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Two blood donation camps by rival parties on Monday proved to be a curious event. While the aim was one — providing lifeblood to the needy, only, P6 the reasons were different.

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The central crime station (CCS) is aflutter, not with crime cases but with complaints against the new deputy commissioner of police PJ Victor. A visit to the CCS brings out that almost all staff in the station are agitated over the ‘abusive’ behaviour of the new DCP. REPORT ON PG 3

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fk=qolr_iba t^qbop What was once the pride of the Twin Cities has SS AI N SAG now been reduced to everyone’s dumping yard. Despite the government’s assurances to restore the Hussain Sagar to its original glory, little has P4 been done.

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Spirit of Twin Cities

COLOURFUL CONGREGATION

Cottonfab 2012

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Head to Sri Sathya Sai Nigamam for Cottonfab 2012, an exhibition cum sale of handloom and handicraft products. The exhibition offers products such as ethnic Gujarat printed kurtis, Rajasthani block prints and much more. Where: Sri Sathya Sai Nigamam, Srinagar Colony When: Ongoing, 10.30am -9pm

Nature and women A painting exhibition by Kumaraswamy B is being held at Beyond Coffee. The painting depicts women with other natural forms such as leaves and butterflies. The exhibition is on till May 6. Where: Beyond Coffee, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 36 When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 2354 5359

Workshop for kids The Literature, Intellectual and Cultural Hub (LICH) and Oxford Bookstore is hosting a workshop for kids called Enrich which deals with mathematics and science. Where: Oxford Bookstore, The Park, Somajiguda When: May 1 onwards Contact: 92461 12461

Solo painting exhibition Ramakanth’s Solo Painting Exhibition which deals with the loneliness of the long distance runner is being held. The exhibition features oil - on - canvas, acrylics and mixed media paintings. Where: Hyderabad Marriott, Tank Bund When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2752 2999

Shifting terrain An abstract painting exhibition by Pandurang Deoghare, is being held at Iconart Gallery. The exhibition is on till May 5. Where: Iconart Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No12 When: Ongoing, 11.30 am onwards Contact: 98499 68797

Food and cricket Great food and a great game of cricket makes for great news. Head to News Cafe to catch the IPL matches live and exclusive along with some great IPL special food. Where: News Cafe, Inorbit Mall, Madhapur When: Ongoing, 8pm onwards Contact: (040) 4010 1236

IPL mela Who said IPL should be only about cricket. Ella Hotel, Gachibowli is

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hosting an IPL special mela. Where: Mocha — Banjara Hills Mocha Express — Inorbit Mall When: Ongoing, 4pm onwards Contact: (040) 6628 8488

Where: Mocha — Banjara Hills Mocha Express — Inorbit Mall When: Ongoing, 4pm onwards Contact: (040) 23350144

Artistic strokes

An exhibition of paintings by Lalu Shaw is being held at Shrishti Art Gallery. The exhibition is on till May 10. Where: Shrishti Art Gallery, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 15 When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2354 0023

A painting exhibition titled Twinkle is being held at Inspire Art Gallery. The exhibition features artwork by R Usha Vinod and B Usha Kumar. Where: Inspire Art Gallery, Hyderguda When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 3062 8447

Scrabble workshop We all love a good game of scrabble. If those long words leave you confused but you still have the inclination to excel at scrabble. Head to Saptaparni for a scrabble workshop being held for kids in the age group of 8-14 years. Where:Saptaparni, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: Ongoing, 10am-12pm, Contact: (040) 6666 7707

Cricket frenzy Mocha and Mocha Express is hosting IPL specials with live screening of the match and various pizzas paying ode to the IPL teams and their spirits.

Painting exhibition

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

Summer Camp Oakridge School presents a summer workshop for children which includes interesting courses such as archery, robotics and much more. Where:Oakridge School, Einstein Campus, Bachupally

When: Ongoing, 9am onwards

IPL in Italian Italian food and great cricket? Does that sound like a unique idea. Head to Via Milano for unlimited food, great snacks along with cricket. Where: Via Milano, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 36 When: Ongoing, 4pm onwards Contact: (040) 6455 6677

Cheer on Drinking to someone’s victory gets a new meaning at Seasons Bar and Lounge. Cheer for your favourite team as you choose from beverages that represent each IPL team. Where: Seasons Bar and Lounge, Taj Banjara, Rd No1 When: Ongoing, 8pm onwards Contact: (040) 6677 6666

Asthama Camp On the occasion of World Asthama Day, Dr Vishnu Rao from Swasa Hospital is organising a special asthama awareness camp to spread awareness. The camp will be held at the hospital premises in Himayathnagar on May 1. Where: Swasa Hospital, Himayathnagar When: May 1, 2pm-5pm

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Abusive DCP rattles CCS POLICE Mohd Subhan mohd.s@postnoon.com

he central crime station (CCS) is aflutter, not with crime cases but with complaints of the new deputy commissioner of police PJ Victor. A visit to the CCS brings out clearly that almost all staff in the station are agitated and worried at the ‘abusive’ behavior of the new DCP, who replaced DCP J Satyanarayana after he was transferred as SP Guntur. Within a week of taking charge, Victor is alleged to have taken an abusive posture with everybody. Discipline in the force is dissuading many from expressing their anger, it is said. One inspector of the CCS told this reporter that everyone from constable to ACPs is utterly worried about the unacceptable behaviour of the new DCP. The desertion of the CCS’ washerman, Arjun Singh, a man of long-standing service, after Victor and his wife abused him is a glaring example of his boor-

ishness. Singh has been the official washerman for 12 years. “In my whole service I have never dis-

pleased my superiors and no one abused me,” said Singh. “But after Victor saab took over he summoned me to his office

and asked me to go to his home and wash clothes. Though I was appointed for CCS and not domestic help, I obeyed. But when I went to his residence, his wife proved still tougher and more abusive.” The washer man said DCP got angry and asked him to be present on duty from 6am to 9pm. He said the officer sued vile language and he was fed up with this behaviour. Singh in turn deposited his identity card to the office refusing to return. Other officers and men are constantly cajoling him to return but he does not want to till the issue is sorted out. After this incident, some officers of CCS went to additional commissioner of police co-ordination Amit Garg to apprise him of Victor’s behaviour. Garg is understood to have advised the officers to wait for a few more days and see what happens. A decision about him would be possible only after AK Khan returns. CCS officers said PJ Victor was the SP of Medak where recently large scale communal violence broke out and he was unable to control it. His shifting, it is said, is a punitive action.

Hi-tech surveillance for Eamcet U Srinivas srinivas.u@postnoon.com

lying squads and surprise checks are a thing of the past. The time is ripe to adopt avantgarde technology to combat malpractice in the EAMCET exams. The police are set to play a prominent role in controlling malpractice during the upcoming Eamcet exam, scheduled for May 12. Hi-tech gadgets and closed circuit cameras will be used to monitor the exams. This is not the only first the exam will see. Students who passed inter 27 years ago are also appearing for the Eamcet this May. This has become a major concern for the police who are investigating the issue and have already identified 2,800 old students from the year 1985 till recent times appearing for Eamcet. Legally, there is no age bar for writing the exam. It may be recalled that in 2010 hi-tech copying was reported. Investigation into the issue revealed that

1. Electronic jammers 2. Fingerprints will be taken. 3. 144 section at exam centres 4. Closure of communication centres 5. Surveillance cameras in the centres. 6. Special monitoring of old students.

it had been in practice for more than four years. Principal secretary of higher education MG Gopal briefed the police on these trends and told Postnoon that they are not taking any chances this time. Eamcet convener Ramana Rao briefed the police about the use of bluetooth earlier. “Recently a wristwatch was used for copying at

Kakatiya university,” Ramana Rao reminded. Apart from thorough checking of the students, no electronic gadgets will be allowed inside the premises. Cell phone jammers will be fixed. Every 20 students will have one invigilator and every 500 students will be monitored by an observer apart from the flying squads. Students appearing for test with late fee of `5,000 to `10,000 will have to come to Hyderabad as they cannot write in the other districts. Earlier, the mass-copying students have been identified to belong to this category, with Kurnool, Kadapa, and Tirupathi being sensitive areas. Gopal said that despite taking all precautions the students were finding different ways to copy and this has become a challenge for the government. Stationery shops, xerox shops, telecom centres around the exam centres will remain closed. Fingerprints of students will be taken before letting them appear for the test.

NEWS BRIEFS Airport security seize bullets from passenger

mmigration wing of RGI airport on Monday detained one Bhushanker Gupta, 35, with two live bullets on his person. He was bound for Delhi. Gupta lives in Singareni Colony, Saidabad and he is doing business. Gupta has a weapon license from Uttar Pradesh, from where he hails, but not in AP.

Woman’s body found in Kapra lake

he body of a 53-year-old woman was fished out from Kapra lake under the Kushaiguda police station limits. Later she was identified as P Laxm, a resident of Moulali, under Malkajgiri police station limits. Said to be mentally imbalanced, she was missing since Sunday. Her family had lodged a complaint with the police.

Mohd Pahelwan finally surrenders

ohammed Pahelwan, accused of attacking Owaisi, surrendered before the court today. He started from the Masjid Aliya near Chandrayangutta crossroads along with his companions and proceeded to Nampally court to present himself before the magistrate. He was granted bail which was cancelled by the HC. Pahelwan told his friends that he was a law-abiding citizen and would fight the case legally.

4 killed in Nalgonda mishap, three of them Hyderabadis

our people, including three members of a family from Hyderabad, were killed in a road mishap at Bhongir bypass road of Nalgonda district on late last night. The victims were identified as Surendra Chary,

Narendra Chary, Raju and Satyanarayana. They were returning home after attending a function at Jangaon when their car hit a divider after the driver swerved to avoid a collision with an oncoming lorry.

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In troubled waters What was once the pride of the Twin Cities has now been reduced to everyone’s dumping yard. Despite the government’s assurances to restore the Hussain Sagar to its original glory, little has been done. Rahul Ramakrishna rahul.r@postnoon.com

nce synonymous with the glory of the Nizams, the Hussain Sagar greeted every newcomer with its sweeping vista of calm water. Constructed in 1562 to provide for the City’s drinking and irrigation, it has faithfully served Hyderabad up until recent times, as the lake slowly deformed into a cesspool of sewage and toxic effluents. Dubbed Hyderabad’s own mini ‘sea’, the Hussain Sagar is now a blot on the landscape as it awaits rescue. Prime among the government intiatives taken up to clean the lake are the Buddha Purnima Project and the Hussain Sagar Lake Beautification Project. Monitored by the HMDA, these projects have over the years promised, on paper, to restore the lake to its previous glory but little change has been seen so far. The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, the GHMC and Hyderabad Urban Development Authority were the key players in a committee set up to give a facelift to the lake. The project came to be known as the Buddha Purnima Project and the Hussain Sagar Restoration and Lake B e a u t i fi c a t i o n Project, governed by the Andhra Pradesh government. Sunil K Gupta, director of the Hussain Sagar Restoration and Lake Beautification project said, “All the reforms and measures taken to clean up the lake have been initiated with the combined efforts of public and private societies. As part of the Lake Beautification Project, the Hussain Sagar is expected to be cleaned up completely by 2016. Efforts are on

to meet the deadline.” Despite the tedious amount of promises on paper, very little has been done for the lake’s sake. Under the Buddha Purnima Project, two 50 MLD Sewage Treatment Plants were to be set up to divert the effluents but have not seen the light of the day so far.

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involved studying the existing water supply network to and from the lake. n 2007: HUDA and World Wide Fund (WWF)-Nature State office sign a Memorandum of Understanding for undertaking a comprehensive study of biodiversity of the lake. The JBIC aided project was promised to be completed by three years. n Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) reports high BOD in the water pouring into the lake. n 2008: Two French companies, Degremont and Viola, and a US company Ionexchange were short listed among 12 other companies to construct a 30 MLD water treatment plant at a cost of `90 crore. This is a part of the JBIC funded project. According to HUDA the lake will be free from pollution by 2010.

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came up with a ‘carbon add’, a world-wide patented powdered combination of chemicals (such as calcium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate) that works on the muddled pool “turning it into water of potable standards.” n 2009: The `300 crore Hussain Sagar Restoration Project aided by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation has made little progress though five years have passed since its launch. Although the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) had allocated a whopping `300 crore for cleaning the Hussainsagar Lake, the authorities do not have the machinery to clean the algae and the hyacinth growth. Due to a failure of machinery, the project now relies on manual labour to clean up the lake.

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Despite Ravi flak TINA saves Kiran POLITICS U Srinivas srinivas.u@postnoon.com

he AICC emissary and union minister Vayalar Ravi’s recent visit to the State, considered a firefighting exercise, is learnt to have suggested a status quo, as change of guard at this juncture is unwise. As of the forthcoming byelections, Ravi is supposed to have suggested Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and PCC secretary Botsa Satyanarayana to go together and wrest as many seats as possible. In fact, Ravi’s stance is not much different from that of Governor ESL Narasimhan’s report to the Centre. One of the senior functionaries of the AICC who was with Ravi in Hyderabad during his visit told Postnoon that the report indicated there is no alternative (TINA)

to Kiran at this juncture. The very fact that both the CM and PCC chief were summoned to Delhi again by the AP in-charge Ghulam Nabi Azad, points out that the report given by Ravi was not a positive one for

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here seems to be no end to the woes of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu now-a-days. He is confronted with problems one after the other since his party faced ignominious defeat for the second consecutive time in 2009. Firstly, he was unable to take any decision on the controversial Telangana issue. With the leaders of both the regions divided and taking strong positions, Naidu was feeling suffocated. If he takes a decision in favour of separate Telangana, he is sure to incur the wrath of leaders of Seemandhra, and similarly, if he supports united Andhra Pradesh concept whole-heartedly, he would lose

‘Three lakh files gathering dust in Secretariat’ POLITICS

Kiran but it gave him an extended life. Ravi, sources said, has advised the Centre against any decision on Telangana now. The elections to the 18 seats are crucial and almost all of them are in Seemandhra. A decision on Telangana at this juncture will only harm the Congress electoral prospects. When it comes to YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, it would be wise not to disturb him before the elections, it was indicated. Taking any action on any of the Congress leaders or Cabinet members would also give advantages to the Opposition and singing a unity song would be the only solution for the time being. The high command is in favour of extending the term of Narasimhan. There will however be an upheaval if the by-election results prove disastrous. In which case a President’s Rule is possible, it is indicated.

There seems to be no end to Naidu’s woes

the support of Telangana leaders and people and the party would be wiped out in the region, as the Telangana sentiment is very strong. This problem has become a headache for him, particularly since the P Chidambaram made an announcement in favour of Telangana State. As though this was not enough, the tussle between the Nara and Nandamuri family is coming to the fore now and then, with his brothers-in-law N Harikrishna and N Balakrishana making open statements opposing Naidu. Needless to say, members of Nandamuri family feel that they are the real heirs of late NTR and hence have a right to take over reigns of the party. The recent developments in Krishna district are also troubling Naidu as Junior NTR was encouraging his friends to join hands with the YSRC. Vijayawada Urban TDP president Vallabhaneni Vamshi openly met the YSRC chief YS Jagan on the day Vangaveeti Radha joined YSRCon April 27. TDP MLA from Krishna district and close friend of Junior NTR, Kodali Venkateshwara Rao was also in line to join YSRC, it is learnt. On top of these two issues, some of the senior TDP leaders bidding good-bye to the party has become a routine affair of late. When he chose Devender Goud and CM Ramesh for Rajya Sabha seats recently, some leaders of the party aired their opposition openly, while some others kept quiet though they were angry. ^dbk`v

emanding that the State government initiate action against those responsible for pending files in the Secretariat, former minister and senior Congress leader P Shanker Rao has alleged that around three lakh files, including thousands of files of the chief minister, were reportedly pending in the Secretariat. Speaking on Monday, Rao alleged that the union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad’s proposal sent to the State on November 14 was thrown in a dust bin scornfully. He said that Azad had forwarded his proposal to the State government to bear 85 per cent expenditure on the new Nursing Colleges and Pharmacy Colleges. He also alleged that the Telangana Commercial Tax officers’ proposal to increase revenue was also consigned to the dustbin. Stating that it was bad on the part of the officials concerned, the former minister felt that this would show its impact on the ensuing by-elections. Questio-

ning who will own responsibility for this, he expressed doubt that there might be a conspiracy behind this criminal negligence and demanded that the chief minister view the matter seriously. While there is administration in the State for running the government, the remotes are in Bengaluru and Chennai and not in New Delhi, he said, adding that the three lakh filed could be cleared if there was will. “We must have confidence in the ministers as well as the officials,” he added. ^dbk`v

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OC mandatory for water connection Postnoon News feedback@postnoon.com

n a major decision which would have a salutary effect on the construction regulation, the GHMC and Water Board have come to an understanding that neither will act alone in giving Occupancy Certificate (OC) to new structures. It was an initiative taken by the commissioner MT Krishna Babu. He sought the cooperation of the Water Board to ensure that the building violators do not get away easily. So far the new structures used to approach the Water Board and get a water connection. But now both will work in coordination but now onward the owner will have to produce an OC. As a consequence, officials have kept in abeyance about 2,000 applications for want of OC. They also wrote a letter to the GHMC town planning officials and requested them to verify if these building owners have OCs to avoid delay in processing of the application. The survey undertaken by the officials found that more than 1,500 applicants did not even apply to obtain OCs as they violated existing rules. “We made a survey following a request by officials. We found that many of these building owners did not apply for OCs,” K Dhananjay Reddy said. The town planning officials have recommended the Water Board issue tap connections to some of these applicants. Central Power Distribution Company Limited (CPDCL), is yet to implement this rule. The officials of the State government recently directed the CPDCL to make it mandatory for the consumers to submit OCs when they apply for a new connection.

(Left) Mayor Mohd Majid Hussain donates blood. (Right) A doctor talks to a man who donated blood at one of the camps.

Bloodshed for a noble cause Two blood donation camps by rival parties on Monday proved to be a curious event. While the aim was one — providing lifeblood to the needy, the reasons were different.

DONATION Md Inkeshaf ahmed ahmed.m@postnoon.com

t was a political one-upmanship but with a difference. This time it was for a good cause — donating blood. On Monday, the City saw two political rivals organising blood donation camps. The Majlis Itehadul Muslimeen (MIM) and its arch rival Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) had separate camps. The reasons for the charity work was, however, different. While the MIM organised the blood camp to commemorate the

Speaking to Postnoon, Charminar MLA Ahmed Pasha Quadri said that over 700 people donated blood on the occasion. “The blood donation camp was organised to commemorate the brutal attack on Akbar Owaisi, who championed the cause of poor people. The donated blood would be handed over to Owaisi Hospital and Esra hospital and would be used for the service of the poor needy,” Quadri said. On the other hand, MBT Leader and corporator Amjadullah Khan claimed that the blood donation camp organised by them attracted large number of people. “Our blood donation camp attracted a lot of attention. We invited representatives of

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‘Centre is not against T state’ nion home minister P Chidambaram has made it clear that the suspension of Congress Telangana MPs from Lok Sabha for four days does not mean that the party is against a separate Telangana state. He termed the suspension as an ‘unfortunate’. Discussions have been held with MPs from the region in a bid to find a solution to the problem of Telangana. If the four major parties gave their opinions on the T issue, then an meeting could be arranged and the issue solved, he added. The announcement negates the senior Congress leader Rayapati Sambasiva Rao’s contention that the suspension of party MPs would send clear signals against T state. AGENCY

first anniversary of fatal attack on AIMIM Floor Leader in AP Assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi allegedly by Mohammed Pehlwan’s followers on April 30 last year, the MBT organised the camp to commemorate the death of Ibrahim Yafai who was killed during the exchange of firing by a gunman of Majlis MLA. Understandably, the MIM camp, by virtue of being the ruling party at the GHMC, saw a bigger gathering where Mayor Mohd Majid Hussain was a donor. Also present were, MLAs Ahmed Pasha Quadri, Ahmed Bin Abudllah Balal, and Virasat Rasool Khan. But this did not dissuade the MBT, who too attracted quite a crowd of donors.

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tanding tall on the banks of the Hussain Sagar Lake, which is popularly known as Tank Bund, Prasads IMAX shares its boundary with NTR gardens. When Prasads IMAX was opened in the year 2003, it was Hyderabad’s first ever multiplex. Since it’s inauguration, the multiplex has created a sensation in the City. The speciality of this place is the big screen. The technology

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used here is the best in the world. The theatre is also has games arcades as well as various entertainment venues like the ‘scary house’. It has a wide range of eateries in it including Subway and Mc Donalds. Prasads IMAX also houses various leading brands, thus making it a popular shopping destination. The movie tickets are also priced moderately at `150 and the movie viewing experience is out of the world. All in all, this is one experience you wouldn’t want to miss.

Thalassemia and Sickle Cell society of Hyderabad to organise this camp. A total of 240 people donated blood during the camp,” Khan told Postnoon. While each camp claimed superiority, there was no rancor or pronounced ill-will and the events proved to have a fair share of success. Incidentally, Mohammed Pehlwan, a supporter of MBT, is going to surrender in court today following cancellation of his bail by AP High Court few days ago. “If only these people did this type of work rather than shedding blood, the City would have been a better place to live in,” remarked one of the donors at the MBT camp.

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Metro work clogs traffic The already busy Punjagutta-Ameerpet stretch is witness to chaotic traffic situations and an increase in pollution thanks to the ongoing Hyderabad metro rail construction SAI RAM REDDY

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ealing with bottlenecks and chaotic traffic is not new to Hyderabadis. But the situation has only worsened with the ongoing metro rail work and commuters are forced to deal with traffic jams on busy stretches. One of the most recent routes to be added to this list is the Punjagutta-Ameerpet stretch. The traffic bottlenecks due to the metro construction here is proving to be a nuisance for people in the area. The road under the Punjagutta flyover leading to Ameerpet is one of the busiest stretches this side of town. With the construction of the metro rail pillar bang in the middle of the road, and a large part of the road cordoned off, the flow of traffic has been hampered so severely that motorists are stuck in traffic for at least 20 minutes trying to navigate past this stretch. The construction has also led to

an increase in dust and pollution due to the constant excavation and residents of the neighbourhood complain that this is causing allergies and health issues. “Every morning I wake up to the loud noise and dust which somehow enters the house despite us keeping all windows and doors closed. My husband is prone to asthma and this constant dust in the air is not doing him any

good. Ever since the metro rail work began in this area, he has suffered two asthma attacks. We’re not asking them to stall construction, they should find a way to reduce the residual dust,” said V Hema, whose apartment is located opposite the construction site. For Sharad K, a businessman, going to Ameerpet is a task he’d love to put off. Unfortunately, he can’t

avoid using the route as his office is located in Ameerpet. “In the mornings, the flow of traffic is less, but post 1pm, the traffic jams are terrible. Since this junction also connects to Banjara Hills and Somajiguda, people heading to these places are also forced to deal with traffic snarls and pollution,” he said. Fed up of the chaotic traffic situation, Sharad has switched to an alternate route. Thanks to these traffic snarls, many shops in this area are reporting a dip in footfall as well. For starters, with the road having gotten narrower, shoppers are robbed of parking spots. The traffic police too have become strict here. “We have seen a considerable amount of drop in footfall in the last week or so. Since this is going to take a really long time to finish, we don’t know how we are going to sustain,” said a worried G Harish, a garment shop salesman. Denizens are hopeful that the increase in traffic jams, debris and dust, are well worth it and that the metro rail pillars will be completed soon and ease out the problems.

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sepia-tone painting of his handsome father Qadar Ali Baig adorns the wall of the reception. Every corner of the little reception has remanents of Mohammad Ali Baig’s artistic personality. As we soak in the persona of the name that every theatre lover loves to take, Baig walks in, exuding a natural warmth that immediately charms you. His confidence in his work and his love for his profession is evident as he opens up to us on subjects that touch him. He tells us about the beginning of his association with Paddy Hayter of the Footsbarn Theatre Company, “I met Paddy in 1992 when he was making a production called Tongues with my brother Moin Ali Baig, and since then, we became good friends. We remained in touch all through, and in 2010, I went to France to share my theatre revival model with him.” Baig is in awe of Footsbarn’s great talent and is proud of his association with them. He says, “Paddy and his wife Frederica once did a special play just for me in Lyon, France. Even in the cold, they stood out to welcome me. How can you not be humbled by that? They live in trucks, carry 15 tonnes of equipment, and perform at every major theatre festival you can think of. And theatre runs in their family, just like ours. This is not just a mere foreign collaboration, but a sharing of legacies. I am proud

that he chose me to make a documentary on Footsbarn, spanning an era of four decades.” Paddy Hayter is the student of the famed Jacques Lecoq, an actor and mime instructor, who Baig holds in high reverence. He tells us, “Apart from Dariofo, Antonin Artaud, Jacques Lecoq is the other name that is legendary. I take inspiration from him and try to make my work as appealing as it can get.” It would not be exaggeration if we were to say that today, Baig theatre festivals are not mere plays, Baig is no less than a brand in itself. How else would you explain packed auditoriums, gate-crashing theatre enthusiasts and those willing to pay a sizeable amount of money just to witness the Baig theatre festivals? Says Baig, “I am proud of where we stand today — and I owe my enthusiasm and love for theatre to my dad. He was a selfless man — he never aspired to use theatre as a stepping-stone to make a foray into films or other ‘popular’ media. I am neither motivated by bedroom comedies, nor aspiring to seek something from theatre. This is what I believe that every other theatre actor should do — it is the love for theatre that should keep them here.” Mohammad Ali Baig as we clearly see, is not a man who believes in conventions, or one who goes by popular definitions and choices. And, with his creative interpretations and representations, we know that he will give to the world many more good reasons to write about.

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City under ‘high tension’

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henever I think about my marriage a chilly incident comes back like a nightmare. A month before the wedding, one of the house painters came in contact with a high tension electric wire and died on the spot,”

hen assessing danger, distance is important. Current research seems to suggest that living further than 400 feet from a transmission line will provide an adequate margin of safety from magnetic fields.

Safe Distance The New York State Department of Transportation defines “dangerous proximity” to high-voltage wires as being within 3 metres of a wire carrying up to 50,000 volts. They advise adding 0.1 meters for every 10,000 volts above 50,000 volts. Transmission wires can carry 500,000 volts. Stay at least 9.5 meters away from them.

recalls Rani K, a home maker. This is not an isolated case. There have been hundreds of third degree burn victims in the City. Ill-maintained and unplanned tension wires continue to take their tolls. Postnoon took a tour from Hitech City to Kukatpally. The 6kilometre stretch has 15 high tension poles. This can be seen in other parts of the City too. “There has not been a direct impact of these poles and wires on us so far, but yes, we have been cautious. During the rains, we do not allow our children alone onto the terrace,” says Prashant P, businessman, Sanikpuri. When one walks into these colonies, the skies are crisscrossed with high tension poles and a labyrinth of cables mark their presence with a constant humming and occasional burst. “We have got used to this humming and bursting sound. During monsoon, it is louder but there is nothing that we can do about this. We have discussed this issue in our colony meeting but nothing is being done about it,” laments Sekhar A, a photographer. Until recently, these residential areas were the ‘outskirts’, but with the City peripherally growing, all these places have become

the nodes and hubs of development. A few major townships are also being constructed around the high tension poles.

“One could call this as the side effect of development. Today the new constructions that are taking place are in the outskirts. Thus,

this is inevitable. However, we leave a measured gap during and after construction. The government should lay down clear rules which are transparent and the common man should be aware of them,” says Phani Kumar Raja, real estate consultant. When Postnoon contacted the officials a blame game ensued. Officials at the APTransco say that the aspect of high tension wires come under the CPDCL (Central Power Distribution Company Limited). While CPDCL denies responsibility and so on. Over the past 30 years, over 25,000 research articles have been published by scientists across the world, on the health effects of non-ionizing radiation. However, City doctors believe that a health hazard due to staying in close proximity to high tension poles is still a controversial issue. “Studies show that magnetic fields can increase the risk of cancer and leukemia among children. This could be an association and not a direct cause and effect. However, these fields have the potential for indirectly inducing harmful reactions. It can disrupt heart pacemakers and defibrillators. Insomnia is also a problem,” says Dr Mahesh Joshi, emergency medicine specialist at Apollo hospital.

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UK court bans Pirate Bay services LONDON: Britain’s High Court has ordered the country’s internet service providers to block file-sharing website The Pirate Bay, the UK’s main music industry association said today. A High Court judge told Sky, Everything Everywhere, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media on Friday to prevent access to the Swedish site, which helps millions of people download copyrighted music, movies and computer games. Music industry group BPI welcomed the order by justice Richard Arnold that the service providers block the site within the next few weeks. BPI chief executive Geoff Taylor said sites like The Pirate Bay “destroy jobs in the UK and undermine investment in new British artists.” The service providers said they would comply with the order. A sixth provider, BT, has been given several weeks to consider its position, but BPI said it expected BT would also block the website. Providers who refuse could find themselves in breach of a court order, which can carry a large fine or jail time. Today’s announcement follows a February ruling by the same judge that the operators and users of The Pirate Bay have “a common design to infringe” the copyright of music companies. In 2010, a Swedish appeals court upheld the copyright infringement convictions of three men behind the site, but it remains in operation. The website, which has more than 20 million users around the world, does not host copyright-protected material itself, but provides a forum for its users to download content through so-called torrent files. PTI

Pursuing passion to make a difference SAIRAM REDDY

Gopi Krishna, co-founder and CEO, Wignite Prudhvi Raju K prudhvi.k@postnoon.com

usiness doesn’t need to be only for profits. It can be actually a platform to innovate new ideas, concepts that can make difference to people lives. Gopi Krishna, an IIT Mumbai alumnus, gave up his well paid job at Microsoft for a passion to do business that can actually make a difference to people’s lives. He did not quit the job after planning. He says, “I figured out that as long as I am in a nice job that will take care of everything I need, I might not push myself to start something on my own. I quit the job in 2009 and started looking at various ideas. The idea had to relate with my passion. I have co-founded a Wignite Software product company with Prasanna Krishnamoorthy with an investment of `10 lakh in 2010.” Talking about the business idea, he says “ I have seen technological changes around the world in terms of social media and at the same, the civic prob-

lems that we were facing in the country. I related both of these ideas and created a citizensocial.com, a social media platform where the individual can raise his civic issues and can get together with the people who are all facing the same problem. They all can jointly work together for achieving the solution for the problem” Gopi had faced many challenges in the way. “The business took more time than I envisaged. There is misconception that people are not proactive in raising the civic issues. It cannot be generalised and applied to every one. They are around 10 per cent of the people who are seriously working to solve the civic issues. The aim is to bring this people together and make their voice heard to the government. “I am trying to connect these people with the problems with the respective corporations and councils. But, few government officials I approached are not quite open to work in that front. However, I got huge support from Lok Satta party in Kukatpally. They are trying to

answer to the problems that people raise in the constituency. They frequently notify where different issues stand and also communicate to the people who raise their civic problems,” says Gopi. Talking about revenues, he says, “The revenues can be generated through advertising and selling it as a tool for councils and corporations. The tool can actually extract all the specific issues that are related to the council. In turn, they council can intercommunicate to solve the issue. It may take little time but the government will be adopting such technology once they see how people are absorbing it.” People used Citizen Social as a tool and solved eight civic problems like encroachment, dumping of garbage, fixing the roads. There is huge success in the communication front, the people in Kukatpally raised around 80 civic issues and got them answered from the ruling officials (Lok Satta). The company has developed Wisiplan, a software application for various colleges in UK, by which the individual academic needs of the student are taken care by the respective tutors. This brings together personal tutors, managers, instructors to a common platform and helps in improving the performance of the each student. Almost 5,000 students in different colleges are using it as an application. Wignite is also developing Wisisocial, a social media tool to attract students to the colleges in the UK, by creating a conversation between students and applicants (potential students). The company got break even in last fiscal. It is expecting to grow at 100 per cent this financial year.

AI, Asiana ink code share deal Woodside sells gas biz stake A

ir India and Asiana Airways have recently entered into a code share agreement. As per the deal, which would be finalised at the earliest, both Air India and Asiana Airways would share the operation of flights with each other in India and Seoul. This agreement would benefit Air India passengers, allowing them to fly between India and Seoul even on flights operated with Asiana Airways.

Asiana Airways has shown interest in exploring opportunities to a few destinations in India, subject to approval from the regulatory authorities. Air India, has proposed to expand the agreement to freely include additional sectors on each other’s network, based on connectivity and necessary approvals from regulatory authorities. Air India is also in the process of entering into similar agreements with other airlines.

ustralia’s Woodside Petroleum has sold a minority stake of 14.7 per cent in its proposed Browse gas export project in Australia to Japan Australia LNG (a joint venture of Mitsui and Mitsubishi) for $2 billion. Woodside said that it is on the verge of striking a longterm sales and purchase deal with the Japanese venture, known as MIMI, for 1.5 million tonnes per year from the

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THUS SPAKE “India has lifted ban on cotton exports. A decision has been taken to remove the suspension of cotton export registration and fresh registration will be allowed,” Anand Sharma Trade minister

SPAIN IN RED Official data has confirmed that Spain has toppled back into recession. According to a data report from the National Statistics Institute, Spain’s GDP shrank by 0.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2012, which equals the slump in the final quarter of 2011. The recession has returned barely two years after Spain emerged from its last downturn.

BIG DEAL On monday, Microsoft invested $300 million in a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary with regards to a venture aimed at grabbing a bigger share of the rapidly growing market for electronic books. The deal is focusing on B & N’s Nook tablet, and its college businesses. The move has ended a long patent dispute between the two firms.

SBH REVISES RATES State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH) has revised interest rates on Non-Resident External (NRE) deposits from May 1, 2012. The interest rates on the NRE deposits for a period of one year to less than two years had been revised from existing 9.40 per cent to 9.25 per cent. However bank did not make any changes on the interest rates for NRE deposits from two years to 10 years.

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Bollywood braves bullets in Syria SWEIDA

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Standing amidst elegant Corinthian columns dating back to the Roman times against the backdrop of pristine blue skies, Amwaj’s mind travels back to Veer-Zaara, a Bollywood film she saw sometime back that left her deeply moved. She tries to recall the name of the movie, but her memory seems to be playing tricks. “It’s a love story, and it’s about an Indian prisoner in Pakistan. I was touched by the film,” she says wistfully. “I love Indian films. They are rich with music, dance and emotions,” Amwaj Sadden Shalgheen, a Syrian

official in Sweida City, located nearly 90 km away from the Syrian capital Damascus, told a visiting IANS correspondent. Sweida, a Druze province in southwestern Syria and a famous wine-producing region that not many outside the region know of, boasts of a 2,000-year-old temple dedicated to Dionysius, the Greek god of wine. Sweida City, home to picturesque locales and spectacular ancient ruins, could in fact make for a perfect setting for a Bollywood love story. European tourists may have deserted Syria after the sanctions in the wake of protests 13

months ago, and conflict in rebel strongholds like Homs and Daraa may have impacted the psyche of Syrians, but hard times have not dimmed Syrians’ passions for Indian films and music. If they know you are from India, Syrians, old and young, will tell you a thing of two about Indian films and their favourite film stars. Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are familiar names in Syria. And Aishwarya Rai is a byword for beauty and glamour. Nasreen, a 20-something pretty girl, is delighted when she is told she looks like

Aishwarya Rai. “I love Aishwarya. She is jameela (the Arabic word for beautiful). I enjoyed watching Devdas,” Nasreen told IANS in her stuttering English, flavoured with Arabic. Walking through the streets of Old Damascus and the bustling souks (markets) flaunting a mind-boggling assortment of candies, spices and dry fruits, one can hear strains of Hindi film music afloat in the evening chill. Yaseer, an expatriate Syrian who has returned to set up a restaurant in the old city, is jubilant at seeing a group of Indians.

Indian connoisseurs take interest in high-end European art work Madhusree Chatterjee

NEW DELHI: Rising disposable incomes, exposure to unique art forms and greater social interaction are opening urban Indian homes to niche British interior accessory art like Amanda Brisbane sculptures, Wedgewood cutlery and Moorcroft objects’d art. As Europe sinks deeper into recession, high end lifestyle art brands from across the continent are looking at India as a wide market to sell their products at cheaper prices in a “reverse trend” of pre-independence Indian economy, when Indian goods were sold for a pittance in Europe, says a leading UK-based home arts promoter of Indian origin. “The Indian economy is growing and so are people’s choices. Indians have become adventurous. We have been exporting haute objects’ d art from England, and

they think that India is a big high-end market for art,” Sunil Sethi, one of UK’s leading Indian collectors of designer objects’ d arts and sculptures, told IANS. He said, “Exporting niche art objects from Europe is easy now because the manufacturers and artists do not impose conditions on sale in developing countries abroad because of the economic slowdown, as was earlier.” “European buyers are not in a position to buy high end art any more and the countries have to find emerging markets. Indian economy is still strong. It is a reverse trend,” he said. Sethi, the founder of Interarts, promotes high end accessory art brands like Wedgewood, Royal Doulton, Moorcroft, Arthur Price, Poole Pottery from UK, Costaboda from Scandinavia, Svaja from Eastern Europe, Versace sculptures, Armani from Italy, Rosenthal from Germany, Lladro from Spain, Felix Valez bronze sculptures, Cyan Glass and Franz porcelain from Spain. An Interarts showcase of home accessory art in the capital this weekend (April 27-28) at the Bikaner House in the capital displayed more than 100 limited edition objects’d art from Europe and the US featuring the best of contemporary crystal, porcelain, bronze and glass sculptures and cutlery. The prices range between `2,500 and `14 lakh.

A section dedicated to coloured glass sculptures by Amanda Brisbane, Will Shakespeare and Richard Golding — a few of Britain’s best glass artists — was the centre of attraction. Brisbane sculpts large forms from nature in single sheets of expensive shaded glass while Shakespeare crafts futuristic shape in crystalline fired glass. Golding, the founder of Okra Glass, fuses metal with glass. The three, along with hot glass artist Ian MacDonald, cameo glass artist Helen Millard, glass revivalist Andrew Potter, glass designer Rebecca Morgan, the Isle of Wight Glass Studio and veterans like Simon Moore, represent UK’s new face of glass art, a tradition which dates back to the country’s ties with glass capitals Venice and Murano in Italy in the early medieval era. However, historians say glass as a medium of crafting was used as early as 1500 BC. “I started collecting in 1992. The first piece of glass that I bought was from Okra Glass. Over the years, my collection has grown and I befriended the artists , glass studios and large glassware chains to set up a export platform,” Sethi said. Sethi with wife Purnima set up Interarts four years ago. He has exhibited and sold British accessory art in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Ludhiana and Chandigarh. When not in India, Interarts conducts business with Indian buyers on the Internet, he said. IANS

When you ask him about India, he starts humming Karoon Main Kyaa Suku Suku, the well-known foot-thumping number from Shammi Kapoor’s film Junglee (1961). Ghassin, a tourist guide, says whenever he finds time, he catches up with Bollywood films which are often shown on Syrian TV channels, dubbed in Arabic. Sitting in the luxurious lobby of a five-star hotel, it was delightful to flip open a Syrian TV channel and find Priyanka Kapoor-starrer Saat Khoon Maaf. It seems there is no stopping Bollywood in these murderous times! IANS

Sikh group app to stop racial profiling WASHINGTON:

The Sikh Coalition, a US-based community group, has launched FlyRights, an innovative mobile application that allows users to report instances of airport profiling in real time. Reports filed through the FlyRights app will be considered official, actionable complaints by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the group said. “FlyRights creates a novel marriage between technology and civil rights activism. It is the first and only mobile application created to combat racial profiling at airports,” the coalition said. The application becomes available for download April 30 in the Apple App Store and the Android market. “Policy will not change unless you make your voice heard. “This application is easy to use and will ensure that your voice will officially be heard by the TSA and DHS,” it added.

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LOVING LABOUR

A labourer uses a sieve to separate grains of wheat from the husk at a grain market on the outskirts of Amritsar on Monday, on the eve of International Labour Day. Countries across the world celebrate May 1, as International Labour Day. TOPSHOTS AFP/ NARINDER NANU

AMU elects first woman member ALIGARH: After being in the news for alleged gender bias, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has for the first time elected a woman to its influential teachers’ association. S Chandni Bi, assistant professor of history, has been elected to the powerful executive council of the AMUTA (Aligarh Muslim Unversity Teachers Association), officials said. “It’s a significant development and I hope to further the cause of women’s emancipation, a cherished wish of the founder of the AMU, Sir Syed (Ahmed Khan). I would say the university is evolving and gradually responding to changing demands and perceptions. The AMU teachers association is an important body and can

effect significant changes,” Chandni Bi told IANS. Perhaps the time has now come for a major push to reforms to change the profile of this great institution, she added. Chandni Bi was unanimously elected along with four other members — Waseem Raja, Abdul Hakim Khan, Inamuddin and Shakir Ali — to the executive council. Ten applications were received for five vacancies of AMUTA’s election commission by chief election officer Saleem Akthar. Five withdrew and the remaining five were elected without opposition, according to Saleem. The AMU has been in the news in the past few months with girls from

various hostels demanding the free right to enter the library and participation in the cultural programmes. “Facilities for women teachers and girl students are lacking in some faculties, especially with regard to toilets,” said a student not wanting to identify herself. Women’s College students have been waging a struggle to be permitted to enter the gates of the university Library, and equal rights on the campus. Activists say that Maulana Azad Library is the best and the biggest but female students from various undergraduate programmes are not permitted entry. Things will change now, said Chandni Bi.IANS

SC asks army to decide trial of its personnel NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today asked the army authorities to decide whether its personnel accused of fake encounter killings in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam should be tried by court-martial proceedings or by regular criminal courts. A bench of justices BS Chauhan and Swatanter Kumar

said that if the army authorities were not keen on court-martial proceedings, then the CBI can seek sanction from the Centre for prosecution of the Army officers. Army personnel were allegedly involved in the killing of 7 persons in an alleged staged shootout at Pathribal in Jammu and Kashmir 12 years ago. In the event of the accused

officers being tried by the regular criminal courts, the Centre shall consider the CBI’s plea for sanction within three months, the apex court said. The bench had reserved its verdict on April 23. Earlier, while concluding their arguments, Additional Solicitor General Harin Raval and senior counsel Ashok Bhan,

appearing for CBI, had reiterated that Army personnel involved in the alleged fake encounter have no immunity from prosecution. CBI had earlier told the special bench that it was a case of “cold-blooded murder and the accused officials deserve to be meted out exemplary punishment.” PTI

A saga of abandoned daughters Ravinder Saini

ROHTAK (HARYANA): A leading medical health institution in Haryana, not far from the national capital, is grappling with a peculiar problem — an increasing number of abandoned newborn girls who were brought there in a critical condition. In the last 10 days alone, four such baby girls have been admitted to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, the hometown of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, 70km from Delhi. “Incidents of abandoned infant females have recently shot up in an astonishing way. Earlier, one or two cases that too over a long period of time would come to the notice of PGIMS,” Ashok Chauhan, medical superinten-

dent (MS), said. In all the recent cases, the condition of the abandoned girls has been very serious or critical. These girls were brought from different parts of the state. “We inform the deputy commissioner’s (DC) office for further action when the condition of baby girl becomes normal. The DC’s office later makes arrangements for shifting the infant to child care homes from PGIMS,” Chauhan said. Haryana continues to be the state with the worst sex ratio in the country with just 877 females per 1,000 males, as per Census 2011. In the 2001 Census, Haryana had fared worse with a sex ratio of only 861 females per 1,000 males. On April 18, an infant female with multiple infections was rushed to PGIMS after being referred from the Civil

Hospital in Bhiwani district. “The baby was found in a critical condition, abandoned at HUDA Park in Bhiwani. Now she is recuperating in the child nursery of PGIMS,” said Jagdish, a volunteer of Hariom Seva Dal, who is

taking care of her. Two days later, another baby girl recovered from a dustbin near Ram Chowk in Gurgaon was brought here. “The girl is now out of danger,” a doctor at PGIMS said. On April 23, a three-day-old baby girl with acute liver infection was admitted to PGIMS by her parents. “While medical treatment was being given to her, the parents abandoned her April 27. The condition of the baby remains critical,” said Subhash Bhatnagar, volunteer of Jan Seva Sansthan, who has been taking care of her. Another baby girl, who was found near a bus stand of Dharuhera town in Rewari district, was rushed to PGIMS April 27. The girl is suffering from multiple diseases but is said to be responding to medical treatment. IANS

NATION AT A GLANCE Simple breakfast for Nupur Talwar in jail GHAZIABAD: Dentist Nupur Talwar woke up early today (Tuesday) and had a simple breakfast of gur-chana with tea after spending a night in Dasna jail in connection with the 2008 twin murders of her daughter Aarushi and the family’s domestic help Hemraj. According to jail superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma, Talwar interacted with her fellow prisoners and claimed innocence.

One killed, 175 injured as tornado hits Tripura AGARTALA: A farmer was killed and 175 injured in Tripura when a tornado, accompanied by rain and hailstorm, hit the state, destroying more than 1,000 houses, uprooting trees and disrupting communication, officials said today. Authorities have stepped up efforts to provide relief to those affected by the tornado.

Sex workers hold a candle march demanding rights and recognition of their profession on the eve of the International Labour Day, in Kolkata on Monday. AFP/ D SARKAR

Families brave rain for missing members’ info DHUBRI (ASSAM): As hundreds of people wait at the banks of the Brahmaputra for information on their family members missing in the ferry capsize, rescuers braving torrential rain search the river at Jaleswar for any signs of survivors. The double-decker ferry broken into two pieces and personal belongings of the victims strewn all around are a grim testimony to the tragedy that occurred last evening. “My wife and two children were in the ferry and till now there is no news about them,” said Nazrul Islam in tears.

Man held for killing, possessing tortoise BARABANKI (UP): A man has been arrested for allegedly killing a tortoise in Jamuria River here, police said today. Arjun Kanjad was arrested yesterday and police recovered seven tortoises from his possession. However, four of them were dead. The police said that Arjun was allegedly involved in smuggling of tortoise.

Dancer-choreographer Astad Deboo performs in New Delhi on Monday. PTI/ AMAN SHARMA

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Russia’s xenophobia problem on the rise MOSCOW: There was a Congolese man, stabbed on the Moscow metro. And a Muslim girl, beaten with a bat by three teenage boys, who told her to get out of their northern Russian city, Kondopog. But perhaps the most disturbing recent example of racial violence was the murder of Muslim activist Metin Mekhtiyev, who was knifed in the neck and face outside his building in central Moscow earlier this month. Police say it was a robbery, since his Vertu mobile phone, money and keys were missing. But the brutality of the crime points to a racially-motivated attack, said Vera Alperovich, an expert in extremism at Moscow’s Sova Center for Information and Analysis. Xenophobia toward nonwhites is rising in Russia, especially toward migrant workers from Central Asia and the restive North Caucasus region, where unemployment is rampant. Polls demonstrate how widespread the problem is. One in five Russians strongly agrees with the slogan “Russia for Russians,” while 43 per cent believe that any measure taken to protect “my people” is good, according to research by Higher School of Economy professor Mark Ustinov. Nearly 70 per cent of Russians have negative feelings toward people of another ethnicity, Ustinov’s research found.

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The growing influx of migrant workers — 13 to 14 million annually by some expert estimates — most of them temporary, from poor former Soviet republics Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan exacerbates the already tense racial and ethnic relations in Russia. Russia is second to the US in migrant arrivals. Many Russians fear newcomers will take over their jobs, towns, and eventually their country. This has led to a spate of attacks on foreigners, and contributed to the rise in popularity of racist political slogans. “Stop feeding the Caucasus,” a slogan coined over the winter by anti-corruption activist blogger Alexei Navalny, gained much resonance with the public. The number of violent attacks on non-white foreigners peaked in 2007, when up to 5 were killed each month. That number has dropped significantly. Thirty-two people were attacked and two killed in xenophobic and racist violence since the beginning of this year, according to Sova, which monitors racism and xenophobia in Russia. The real number of attacks is likely much larger, however, since most go unreported, said Tanya Lokshina, the deputy director of the Human Rights Watch Moscow office. GLOBALPOST

Skinks scurry to survive WASHINGTON: Half of the 24 new lizard species known as skinks, all discovered on the Caribbean islands, may be close to extinction and the other half are also under threat. Researchers led by Blair Hedges, professor of biology at Penn State University, attributed their loss to the mongoose, a predatory mammal introduced by farmers to control rats in sugarcane fields during the late 19th century. “The mongoose is the predator we believe is responsible for many of the species’ close-to-extinction status in the Caribbean,” said Hedges, the journal Zootaxa reports.

“Our data show that the mongoose, which was introduced from India in 1872 and spread around the islands over the next three decades, has nearly exterminated this entire reptile fauna, which had gone largely unnoticed by scientists and conservationists until now,” said Hedges, according to a Penn statement. Primarily through examination of museum specimens, the team identified a total of 39 species of skinks from the Caribbean islands, including six species currently recognised, and another nine named long ago but considered invalid until now. “We were completely sur-

prised to find what amounts to a new fauna, with co-occurring species and different ecological types,” Hedges said. He added that some of the new species are six times larger in body size than other species in the new fauna. Hedges also explained that these New World skinks, which arrived in the Americas about 18 million years ago from Africa by floating on mats of vegetation, are unique among lizards in that they produce a humanlike placenta, which is an organ that directly connects the growing offspring to the maternal tissues that provide nutrients. IANS

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A girl plays amid Iceland poppies in full bloom at a park in Tokyo on Monday. Flower viewing is a AFP/ TORU YAMANAKA popular past time during the spring holidays.

Fight to save Philippine lingo begins Cecil Morella

PORAC, PHILIPPINES: Arnel Valencia felt humiliated at school when he was barred from using the language he spoke at home, part of a decades-long pattern of linguistic destruction across the Philippines. “’Stop talking like a bird. You should use English or the national language,” Valencia, now 39 and a village elder, said his first-grade teacher told him. Valencia belongs to a small mountain tribe called Ayta Magindi that has for centuries inhabited the bone-dry, sparsely forested Zambales mountains just three hours’ drive from the nation’s megacity capital, Manila. There are only 3,000 tribe members left living in and around the small sugar farming town of Porac, guardians to one of the dozens of little-known languages in the Southeast Asian archipela-

go that are under dire threat. The Philippines, with 95 million people, is home to 175 languages, but some of them have just a few speakers left while others are already considered extinct because there are no more peo-

ple at all who converse in them. Up to 50 of the country’s minor languages could be lost within 20 years, according to Artemio Barbosa, chief anthropologist at the Philippine National Museum.

“When they migrate to a certain place and they are assimilated, they no longer speak their own language because their main concern is to have an intelligible language that they can speak everyday,” Barbosa told AFP. Experts say another big part of the problem is that the only two languages taught at school in the former US colony are English and Filipino, which is based on Tagalog that is natively spoken by people in and around Manila. Valencia, who is a local village council member, complained that his children still could not use Ayta Magindi in school, while adults had to learn Pampangan, the main local language, to get factory or plantation jobs. But there is some hope, according to Catherine Young, an endangered languages expert at the US-based Summer Institute of Linguistics who has spent a lot

of time studying many of the little-known languages of the Philippines. “There’s a growing awareness of the value of languages in the Philippines, if you compare it with other countries in Asia where (some minority) languages are publicly discouraged,” Young said on a recent visit to Manila. She highlighted a national government decision to implement mother-tongue education from this year as an important step in that direction. From the start of the new academic year in June, 12 of the most widely used languages will replace English and Filipino as the language of instruction from kindergarten to third grade. The 12 languages have a combined base of more than 63 million speakers, or two-thirds of the national population. AFP

Around the World

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Beyond Borders

Chen case: Hillary heads to Beijing

GLOBE AT A GLANCE Sarkozy sues after Kadhafi cash claim

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PARIS: Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday sued a website that claimed Moamer Kadhafi financed his 2007 presidential election, seeking to spin the charge in the crucial final week before France goes to the polls. Sarkozy on Monday dismissed as a “crude forgery” a document published by leftwing website Mediapart alleging that the former Libyan dictator agreed to give $66 million to Sarkozy’s campaign in 2007.

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads late Monday to China as US officials raced to find a solution to a sensitive row over a top dissident reportedly holed up at the US embassy in Beijing. Clinton and treasury secretary Timothy Geithner had long planned to go to Beijing for the annual meeting between the world’s two largest economies that now is likely to be overshadowed by the case of blind activist Chen Guangcheng. Chen, who riled authorities by exposing forced abortions and sterilizations under China’s onechild policy, made a daring escape last week from house arrest and, according to fellow activists, took refuge in the US embassy. US officials have kept an unusually solid wall of secrecy over the case, refusing even to say Chen’s name. But President Barack Obama and Clinton both said that they would press for human rights in China. “A constructive relationship includes talking very frankly about those areas where we do not agree, including human rights. That is the spirit that is guiding me as I take off for Beijing,” Clinton said. Experts said that they saw few easy ways to resolve the case of Chen, who has said that he and his wife suffered severe beatings for defiantly speaking out after he completed a four-year jail sentence. Chen, 40, is said to want to stay in China, but US officials would be loath to hand him over without iron-clad guarantees. China is preparing for a oncein-a-decade political handover, with the communist leadership eager to preserve calm as Vice President Xi Jinping prepares to succeed President Hu Jintao. ^cm

UN chief Ban holds talks with Suu Kyi

Cyclists block a street in Quito, during a protest to demand regulations for safe cycling, on AFP /RODRIGO BUENDIA Monday.

YANGON: UN chief Ban Ki-moon met Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi Tuesday for talks about the country's political future. It is the first meeting between Suu Kyi and Ban, who left frustrated after a previous visit in 2009 when the generals who ruled the nation for decades refused to allow him to see her.

Qaeda’s erotic terror plan for Europe found WASHINGTON: Hundreds of internal Al Qaeda documents embedded inside a pornographic movie on a memory disk have revealed plots of carrying out attacks in Europe. Terrorist training manuals in PDF format in German, English and Arabic were among the documents found, according to intelligence sources cited by CNN, which said it had obtained details of the documents. The German newspaper Die Zeit was the first to report on the discovery of the documents by German cryptologists inside the memory disk

found on a suspected Al Qaeda operative arrested in Berlin last year, it said. Interrogators questioning a 22-year-old Austrian named Maqsood Lodin, who had recently returned from Pakistan via Budapest, Hungary, and then travelled overland to Germany were surprised to find a digital storage device and memory cards hidden in his underpants. Buried inside them was a pornographic video called "Kick Ass"-and a file marked "Sexy Tanja." Several weeks later, German investigators discov-

ered encoded inside the actual video a treasure trove of intelligence — more than 100 Al Qaeda documents. One document called "Future Works" appears to have been the product of discussions to find new targets and methods of attack, CNN said. German investigators believe it was written in 2009 — and that it remains the template for Al Qaeda's plans. While "Future Works" does not include dates or places, nor specific plans, it appears to be a brainstorming exercise to seize the initiative and reinstate Al Qaeda on front pages.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C/R) at the 26th Exhibition of Military Science and Technology of the Korean People’s Army. AFP

Australia’s ‘Crocodile Dundee’ settles tax case SYDNEY: Crocodile Dundee actor Paul Hogan has settled an eight-year long dispute against the Australian Tax Office allegedly worth millions of dollars, his lawyers said on Tuesday. Hogan, who was catapulted to stardom by the success of the 1986 film about the laconic, knifewielding Aussie, said he was relieved the row was finally over.

Aus to declare Hells Angels ‘criminal’

Noma retains world’s best restaurant title

SYDNEY: Australia’s most pop-

has been named the best in the world for a third year running in an international survey that also gave top rankings to establishments in Spain, Brazil and Italy. The Copenhagen restaurant, serving Nordic specialities in a quayside warehouse, topped the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list compiled by more than 800 experts.

ulous state is set to declare the Hells Angels a criminal organisation after a string of drive-by shootings believed to be linked to gang violence, a report said Tuesday. New South Wales has already banned motorcycle gang members, or “bikies”, from owning or operating tattoo parlours and barred them from wearing their colours at 58 pubs and other venues in Sydney’s red-light area of Kings Cross. But the state is now set to declare the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club a criminal outfit within three weeks, police sources told The Australian. Assistant commissioner Mal Lanyon told the paper that police were working on a decla-

ration, but would not specify the club involved or when it would happen. If made a criminal organisa-

tion, police could then seek to ban individuals from the Hells Angels from associating, and jail them for up to five years if they

failed to comply. Wayne Baffsky, a lawyer for the club, said it would challenge any declaration in court. “Police have acknowledged that it’s only a small number of individuals that are involved in the alleged criminal acts but seek to potentially punish members of all clubs with these laws,” Baffsky said. Sydney has been rocked by dozens of drive-by shootings this year. Homes and tattoo parlours have been sprayed with bullets in what police believe is a dispute between the Hells Angels and another biker gang, the Nomads. Investigators have been frustrated by the reluctance of many victims to cooperate with them. ^cm

LONDON: Denmark’s Noma restaurant

Leftist and anarchist youths burn flares on a rooftop during a “Walpurgis Night” demonstration in Berlin on Monday. AFP

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Fair, free and forthright

Talk back Arushi needs justice It's terrible how the Indian government doesn't take any action even after the courts pass their verdicts. I being a teenager myself when I put myself in such a place I feel so miserable. I simply can’t understand the drama that’s being played out. I think it’s high time Arushi’s case be solved and justice prevail. This is like a black mark on our judicial system. If the government has to prove that it is efficient then it should provide justice to that poor girl. Al least in death let some sense of sanity come to her. Tayyab Jaan Ameerpet

Enjoy wonder years I could relate to everything mentioned in the article as even I am in my final year of my degree now. The wonderful college years are the best time anybody can ever have. The canteen masthi, the bunks, doing assignments in the very last-minute... it was all just like a rollercoaster ride. Once you go back on the road of memories, you realise how much you are going to miss all this in the future. So when in college, have as much as fun you can because these days are not going to come back. Swathi Misra Lakdi Ka Pul

Our movies are great The story on 100 years of Indian cinema has been done beautifully. We are supposed to be proud of all the milestones that we have covered and crossed in the past 100 years. Some might say that Hollywood in any day better and we are pale in comparison to them. But they do not understand that we do not need to be. We have a completely different take on entertainment when compared to the West. For example, a sci-fi movie wouldn't really do as well as one that casts a superstar. We bond and relate to people more than the story itself. India has made some of the finest movies in the past and more than just movies has contributed to the making of few of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Baldev Sinha Kukkatpally

Places for women?

India is a peninsula and has some of the best beaches. There is nothing like a summer on the coast in the end of May or early June. If a column would be done on places in the country where just women can go and vacation, it would be great. Jane Dorthy West Marredpally

Charles Taylor’s crimes THE HUMAN ANGLE Babu Gogineni

n April 26, Liberia’s 22nd President Charles Taylor was convicted in The Hague by the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone on 11 charges including war crimes and crimes against humanity. The flamboyant and theatrical US-educated Taylor was the first head of state to be indicted while in power. Now his conviction is of enormous significance in the on-going fight for global justice because for decades, powerful men were able to establish their tyrannies, set up personal fiefdoms, plunder their countries, disturb world peace and act with impunity without ever facing the consequences of their crimes. Uganda’s buffoon tyrant Idi Amin died without being charged for the eight years of absurd repression he inflicted upon his country. The billions that Mobutu stole from his country Zaire remain untraced, while the loot and plunder of the Philippines by the Marcos has gone unpunished; they all died in happy exile without being tried for the crimes they were accused of. Genocide monsters Hitler, Himmler and Goebbels committed suicide, while Stalin and Mao died in power. Slobodan Milosevic, the thug who ruled Yugoslavia, died during trial by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia for crimes during the wars of Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. Spanish Judge Balthasar Garzón put an end to the spurious defense of sovereign immunity in the Pinochet case — but Chile’s Pinochet escaped after a dramatic arrest in London because he was pronounced medically unfit for trial. To be sure, not all prosecutions have inspired confidence that they were organised fairly. There is criticism that trials are often set up to dispense victor’s justice; the Nuremberg trials of the Nazis were conducted by an International Military Tribunal, while the Yugoslavia and Rwanda trials did not have agreement of the countries involved. The Guantanamo Bay trials by Military Commission are themselves serious violation of human rights. And did Saddam Hussein receive a fair trial? The criticisms stem from the view that making the evil accountable for their actions needs a principled approach. Summary killing is not justice, be it Osama bin Laden or

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Gaddafi. Justice requires due process, transparency, fairness and an appeal system. In this context, the Special Court for Sierra Leone is a standard setter. It was established by the UN in 2000 at the request of the Government of Sierra Leone and its officers are independent and international. The court rejected Taylor’s self-granted amnesty and also the illegal asylum Nigeria gave him after he fled Liberia. He was tried in the Hague for committing crimes against humanity.

What is crime against humanity? Crimes against humanity are those that shock the human conscience and diminish us as human beings. As the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court clarifies, they “constitute a serious attack on human dignity or grave humiliation or a degradation of one or more human beings”. Murder, extermination, torture, rape, political, racial, or religious persecutions become crimes against humanity when carried out as a systematic practice. Charles Taylor’s crimes fit this description well. As one of Africa’s most powerful war lords, Taylor was responsible for the deaths of 300,000 people. He triggered the First Civil War in Liberia, and its Second Civil War too. He fostered the Civil War in neighbouring Sierra

Leone, and supplied arms to sustain the rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) there. To overcome an arms embargo, he traded in blood diamonds — accepting diamonds from the Sierra Leone rebels in exchange for guns in deals that involved Russian arms suppliers. He recruited over ten thousand children and schooled them in brutality. He taught them to maim and kill and eat their opponent’s flesh. He encouraged the children to rape, plunder and to amputate the limbs of civilians, unleashing an unspeakable terror on the population. The children guarded Sierra Leone’s diamond mines, and were branded by having the words RUF carved into their backs to prevent them from escaping. Charles Taylor denied all the accusations, but the evidence was overwhelming. The limbless, the tortured and the raped gave evidence of the gruesome violence, while Naomi Campbell testified to receiving blood diamonds as a gift from Taylor. Others too have been found guilty by the court when it sat in Sierra Leone, but the Samoa-born Judge Richard Lussick found Charles Taylor the person who should bear the greatest responsibility for the commission of the grisly crimes documented in 50,000 papers and testimonies. The nearly 950 million dollars that he amassed remain untraceable, no doubt with the connivance of others. Taylor did not act alone. He was encouraged by Libya and Burkina Faso which ought to pay reparations to Liberia and Sierra Leone, two of the poorest countries of the world. The Russian arms dealers have not been punished. In 1994 Taylor’s business collaboration with American televangelist Pat Robertson was exposed when flights operating for Operation Blessing to bring relief to genocide victims in Rwanda were revealed to have also carried diamond mining equipment! Pat Robertson ought to have been prosecuted by the State of Virginia. The Indian evangelist KA Paul acted as ‘spiritual adviser’ to Taylor and spoke on his behalf before Taylor’s arrest in Nigeria! What spiritual advice did this mass murderer receive from Paul? Taylor is convicted and he will be sentenced in May — his trial took place in The Hague, and his incarceration would be in the UK, per international agreement. This no doubt is a warning to tyrants everywhere, but what a tragedy for Liberia which is the only black African state never to be colonised, that its former president aided and abetted brutalities and enslavement: Liberia was created in 1822 from the resettlement of freed US slaves.

SC REPRIMAND ON 'BLOOD MONEY' is a step in the right direction

WHY WE LOVE... Chen Guangcheng

he tersely-worded directive from Supreme Court to Kerala High Court over the 'out-of-court settlement' in the case involving the killing of two Kerala fishermen by guards of an Italian ship has set legal circles abuzz. The apex court's reprimand raises questions about what all falls under the purview of 'settlements'. Parties agreeing to acceptable solutions are common in civil disputes but when it comes to criminal cases there is ambiguity. While India maintains that the attack on fishermen took place in its territorial waters and has initiated criminal proceedings against the Italian marines under IPC, Rome insists that it was an 'accident' in international waters and its men should be tried in an international court. What the Italian government has done in paying `1 crore each to the families of the deceased can find similarities to the concept of 'blood money' — practiced in several Islamic countries. India is no Saudi Arabia and our laws are different. Also, such deals offer posibility to the high and mighty to bump off people and walk away after paying compensation. The apex court has made a wise call.

or all the might the Asian superpower has displayed with its military and economic progress and the Great Firewall, the blind dissident lawyer has given the slip to Big Brother. It can't get any more embarrassing for China at time when it plans to conduct the once-in-a-decade power transfer without incident.

At the workplace

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How consultancies work

Madhu Joshi feedback@postnoon.com

elationships are important, on all fronts. And as we say, build relationships and make them stronger. That is what Public Relations (PR) does for you. It helps in building a strong foundation and cements a relationship between you and the public. Public relations can be defined as a “strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organisations and their public.” PR plays a very pivotal role in managing a company’s image and thereby building strong brand equity. In fact, today, PR is one of the most important functions in every organisation and its role and responsibilities are a lot more defined and strategic than what it was some years back. In fact, we now have various verticals within the scope of PR, such as media relations, internal communication, crisis management, financial PR/investor relations and even government relations. Each of these verticals has their specific role to play; for example, internal communications is responsible for employee PR, handling internal newsletters, employee engagement activities, etc. At a macro level, the role of PR is building awareness and a favourable image for a company, reputation management by closely monitoring numerous media channels for public comment about a company and its products, managing crisis that threaten company or brand image and building goodwill among an organisation’s target market through community, philanthropic and special programmes and events. Why PR is so relevant in today’s scenario? It’s the age of information, at every step brands and companies are being watched and observed. Opinions are being formed not just through experience but also by word-of-mouth. All this calls for an effective strategy to manage and control opinions or influence people’s perceptions. PR also helps in employee branding. An effective internal communication strategy has been proved useful to create positive perceptions about the company in the mind of employees. Also known as employment branding, it is a strategy to align the organisation’s image with the employee experience so that organisa-

HR speaks Supretha Amancherla

What’s the buzz about PR? PR plays a very pivotal role in managing a company’s image

tional messages are consistent with actions. Crisis management is another very important area which involves managing communication in time of crisis. Here, a pro-active approach helps by drawing a crisis control plan to control the damage as much as possible. What is also important is to maintain integrity and open communication to create a sense of transparency, both internally and externally. Media is the pulse of every PR practitioner. It forms an integral part of any and every PR exercise. In fact, a PR professional assists the media by supplying them with information on a timely basis. The key thing to remember here are respecting media deadlines, providing accurate information. In so many ways, media and PR work hand in hand.

The new age of social media and a sea of channels available to everyone today have led to a strong need for a well defined approach to communication. If managed well, these channels can be a boon for building a brand. Events are also considered to be vital aspects of public relations. Organising various special events helps in building community and social relations. Events in collaboration with NGOs can be organised for fund raising activities. As the role and responsibilities of public relations has grown, so has the need for skilled and trained professionals. What is required is constant polishing and education on the subject at all levels. There has been a growth of good talent entering this industry. There has also been a rise of management

institutions teaching PR as a detailed subject and as an important part of its curriculum. PR is the most cost-effective method for promoting a brand or an organisation as a whole. Quietly but surely, the PR scene in India has undergone a metamorphosis. The Indian PR industry is growing at an annual rate of 32% and will nearly double from its current size of $6 billion to about $10.6 billion by 2012, according to The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India. As much as brand India continues to grow, so are companies and brands and thus the requirement for perception management. The story has just begun… The author is director, Public Relations The Park, Hyderabad

ver the years looking for that elusive job has become a considerably easy task. Getting a job through a consultancy is one of the easiest ways. But before trusting a consultancy do remember to do a thorough background check and be sure about its credibility and placements. Though there are consultancies that can cost you a fortune to get a job, the placement is said to be a hundred percent. This is a profitable investment as a lot of companies opening up and a lot of jobs needed, it’s here that the consultancies step in get their order from the companies directly for their requirements. After having dropped off your resume at the consultancy of your choice, the consultants will act as the HR recruiters for the companies and process candidates accordingly. All though it might be a very tedious process to visit a consultancy and go through a couple of extra rounds of interviews, the candidate will learn a whole deal more about the company he or she is applying to more than they ever could by browsing over the Internet. The tedious process of a walk-in interview can be forgotten as the consultancy will conduct most of the personal interview rounds and the technical rounds for the company. There are however consultancies that do not expect anything from the candidate in terms of a fee as they would be getting paid by the company directly for every offer they make for them. Usually the HR recruiters are very considerate and patient people and will definitely tell the candidate whenever there is a suitable position that opens up in their desired company. Whether with a fee or not, job consultancies and HR recruiters have proven to be a boon to many job seekers. The writer is the head of the creative department, at Etenia Media

H‑Factor

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Holistic view of mind, body and soul

HAIR RAISING If that unexplained baldness is leaving you upset, you might want to check if you’re responsible for ‘pulling’ your hair out Ranjani Rajendra ranjani.r@postnoon.com

Symptoms of trichotillomania n An uneven appearance

our mane is your crowning glory and you’d go to great lengths to groom it, style it and flaunt it. I mean, who doesn’t want a head full of lustrous, gorgeous hair that can be tweaked any which way for a whole new look and a bunch of admiring stares? But imagine a situation where you were forced to cover bald patches using cosmetic tricks. And all this because you have this impulse to pull out your hair! Sounds far-fetched? Why would anyone in their right frame of mind, ever want to pull out their hair? But for several youngsters however, trichotillomania is a reality. “Trichotillomania is an irresistible urge to pull out hair. While the reason is not known, it is known to affect people usually in their adolescence. It is also more commonly seen in women than in men,” says Dr Phani Prasant, consultant psychiatrist at Care Hospital. “The exact reasons for this condition are not known, however, different people give different explanations. The reasons could range from the fact that the act of pulling out hair gives them pleasure to it being a way for people to relieve anxiety,” says Dr MS Reddy, psychiatrist at Asha Hospital. Often people who suffer from trichotillomania don’t even realise

to the hair n Bare patches or all n n n n n n n

around (diffuse) loss of hair Bowel blockage (obstruction) if people eat the hair they pull out Constant tugging, pulling, or twisting of hair Denying the hair pulling Hair regrowth that feels like stubble in the bare spots Increasing sense of tension before the hair pulling Other self-injury behaviors Sense of relief, pleasure, or gratification after the hair pulling

that they have a problem. It is only when people around them begin to notice bald patches, do they seek help. Most often they assume that the hair loss is due to a dermatological or trichological reason and approach a skin or hair specialist. “It is only

when all other reasons are ruled out, do they consider the possibility of it being trichotillomania. The condition falls in the spectrum of obsessive compulsive disorders. One of the most common patterns that we notice in people with trichotillomania is that once they notice a bald patch, they keep tinkering with the area in a bid to make it a perfectly circular patch,” says Dr Reddy. People with trichotillomania go to great lengths to disguise the bald patches. “They will use hair from the other side of the head to camouflage the bald patches or wear an accessory to cover it up,” says Dr Prasant. For some people, trichotillomania may be mild and generally manageable. For others, the urge to pull hair is overwhelming and can be accompanied by distress. Some treatment options have helped many people reduce their hair pulling or stop entirely. “Fortunately, the condition is not too common in our country and we at the most see around one case in a month or two,” says Dr Prasant. In some cases, people do tend to ingest the hair roots as well. “We’ve had cases where a person with trichotillomania eats his/her hair and ends up

Breastfeeding key to keeping infant gut healthy

In some cases, people tend to ingest the hair they pull out leading to a mass being trapped in the stomach Dr Phani Prasant, psychiatrist, Care Hospital with a condition called trichobezoar, a condition in which a mass of hair is found trapped in the stomach, due to ingestion of hair,” says Dr Prasant. “When it comes to treatment, trichotillomania is treated like any other compulsive disorder. The patient is recommended behaviour therapy or relaxation techniques so they can get rid of the habit. If none of this works then tricks like making them wear a cap on the affected areas or using a bandage to tie up their fingers so they cannot pull out their hair helps. While some people respond well to treatment, others do not,” says Dr Reddy.

WASHINGTON: Breast-fed babies have healthier gut than formula-fed infants, thanks to the mother's milk, which encouraged beneficial bugs to grow and protect the infants from illness and pathogens, says a study. The finding has been borne out by a new study that shows that differences in bacterial colonisation of formula-fed and breast-fed babies are involved in infant's expression of genes. The health of individuals can be influenced by the diversity of microbes colonising the gut, which is especially important in regulating both intestinal and immune development in infants, reported the journal Genome Biology. However, little is known about the potential interactions between the host's health at a molecular level, their gut microbes, and diet, according to a Texas A&M University statement. Robert Chapkin from the Texas A&M University, who led this multicenter study, explained, “Our findings suggest that human milk promotes the beneficial crosstalk between the immune system and microbe population in the gut, and maintains intestinal stability.” The human intestine is lined by epithelial cells (covering cavities and flat surfaces in the body) that process nutrients and provide the first line of defence against food antigens and pathogens. Approximately a sixth of them are shed every day into faeces, providing a non-invasive picture of what is going on inside the gut. Researchers based their findings on transcriptome analysis to compare the intestines of three-montholds exclusively breast-fed or formula-fed infants, and relate this to their gut microbes. Transcriptome analysis looks at the small percentage of the genetic code that is a measure of what genes are actively making proteins. Concurrently the microbes (microbiome) were identified by genetic analysis. IANS

H‑Factor

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Holistic view of mind, body and soul

BULLIED CHILDREN more prone to self-harm later in life Children bullied during their early years are up to three times more likely to self-harm than their classmates when they reach adolescence, a study suggests

Jill Langlois

hildren bullied during their early years are up to three times more likely to hurt themselves than their classmates when they reach adolescence, a study suggests. According to Nurse.com, researchers studied more than 1,000 pairs of twins at ages 5, 7, 10 and 12. The children, who were born in 1994 and 1995 in England and Wales, were assessed for risk of self-harm in

the six months before their 12th birthday. The study found that half of 12-year-olds who self-harm were frequently bullied, according to BBC News. The researchers involved in the study, which was published in the British Medical Journal, are calling for more effective programs in school to prevent bullying. The research also showed that children who are victimised and have mental health difficulties or come from troubled fam-

ilies are at greater risk of resorting to destructive behaviour, reported the Press Association. This could also have serious long-term effects later in life. “Bullying by peers is a major problem during the early school years,” they said. “This study found that before 12 years of age a small proportion of children frequently exposed to this form of victimisation already deliberately harmed themselves and in some cases attempted to take their own lives. Frequent victimisation by peers increased

the risk of self-harm,” the study said, according to PA. “This finding is even more concerning given that studies have suggested that early patterns of self-harm can persist through adolescence into adulthood and increase the risk of later psychological problems. Therefore, such maladaptive coping strategies need to be tackled in childhood and early adolescence before they become a persistent problem or lead to serious injury or death.” GLOBAL POST

Gene found to inhibit pancreas cancer PARIS: Scientists have identified a gene that slows the spread of pancreatic cancer tumours, paving the way for targeted treatment of one of the deadliest forms of the disease, said a paper published Sunday. After discovering the gene dubbed USP9X at work in a study of pancreatic cancer in mice, the international research team found it also played a role in humans. “We looked in human tumour specimens and we found that it was missing in a fraction of patients — the patients that did very poorly, the people who died the fastest,” researcher David Tuveson told AFP. “Patients that had a low level of the gene expressed, they died very quickly after their operation and the patients who at the end of their life had lots of metastasis (spreading of the cancer), they had also a very low level of this protein.” The existence of the gene, which is found in all of our cells but goes missing in some tumours, was known before but not its role as a cancer suppressor, said Tuveson. Three other pancreatic tumour suppressor genes are known to exist, but this is the one whose absence “probably causes metastasis — that is what kills people with pancreas cancer,” said the scientist. The discovery means that “we can wake up the gene by using drugs” known as epigenetic modulators, he added. “Our observation allows us to potentially treat people that have lost this gene in the pancreas tumours. It allows us to offer a therapy for the patients that actually have the worst prognosis.” Tuveson said these kinds of drugs have already been developed, “but people haven’t figured out where exactly they would be useful. AFP

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Humans shed their skin

chondroplasia is a form of dwarfism. It is part of the chondrodystrophies or steochondrodysplasias family which makes bones in a human’s skeleton too short or grow too slowly. It often affects the femur and humerus. It is caused by a dominant allele. That means only one parent has to have the gene. This gives a child a 50 per cent chance of getting the condition. If both parents have the gene the chances are increased to 75 per cent, but it is very unlikely that the child would live more than a few months. However, the condition can also occur without either parent having the gene. Achondroplasia is caused by a change in the DNA for fibroblast growth factor receptor 3. This change affects the making of cartilage. Now that the part of the DNA that causes the condition is known, there is hope that new treatments may be developed.

ave a health related question and don’t know who to turn to? Now your phone could come to your rescue. The online source of health information, WebMD now has a phone application to provide you information on the go. The app, which is available on both iPhone and android smartphones, is a huge hit with smartphone users. With this application you can look up symptoms, drug treatment, first aid information and local health listings. The ‘symptom checker’ is extremely interactive and is absolutely free to download.

f you are fed up of having to deal with your pet’s shedding fur, you might want to do a rethink. Your pet isn’t the only one in the house with a shedding problem. Humans shed about 6,00,000 particles of skin every hour. That works out to about 1.5 pounds each year, so the average person will lose around 105 pounds of skin by age 70. Sounds shocking? But it’s actually a normal phenomenon. The skin is constantly shedding to help us get rid of harmful bacteria and viruses. Cuts, burns and even dry cracked skin can bypass this protection lead to infection. When you get right down to it, we’re all a bit flakey. Men have more skin so they’re flakier than women.

Spotlight

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

Who said Mondays cannot be fun? These youngsters at Kismet sure do know how to have a good time. And when the music and company is so great who cares about the blues!

Living the good life SRINIVAS SETTY

Muskaan & Swetha

Thanu & Shruthi

Gearing up for the big prize

Participants at the 7UP Dance For Me- Lemon Gang, audition that was held in the city.

Ritu with a friend

Madhvi Latha

Celebrating the spirit of dance

Dancers, alumni and fans of Shiamak Davar International (India) at the celebration of International Dance Day on Monday.

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The glamour behind the glitz

Amy Jackson joins Yevadu’s cast

T-TOWN TWEETIES

@Actor_Siddharth

@RanaDaggubati “@WilI_Smith: Start everyday with a new hope, leave bad memories behind and have faith for a better tomorrow.”

@shrutihaasan

All eyes on Ram, Tamannaah

am and Tamannaah were the cynosure of all eyes at the audio launch of Endhukante Premanta. The guests, including Srinu Vaitla, Ravi Teja, Shriya and Kajal, couldn’t stop raving about Ram’s dedication towards his work and his on screen chemistry with Tamannaah. Talking at the audio launch, Tamannaah said, “Endhukante Premanta is like a dream come true for me. Ever since I played a cameo in Ready, I had been waiting to work with Ram and Sravanthi Ravikishore. Couple of years ago when I saw Darling, I immediately spoke to Karunakaran and told him that I would love to work with him someday and I am glad that everything fell into place now.” Meanwhile, Ram became quite emotional while addressing the crowd and he said, “After Devdas released, some people approached me with an intention to start a fan club and I didn’t know what to say. Even today, someone came up to me and said that he’ll be my fan as long as he lives. I didn’t have an answer and I must say that I am quite touched by the support and affection which my fans have for me. I promise my fans that as long as I act, I’ll continue to entertain.” A Karunakaran has directed the film and Sravanthi Ravi Kishore has produced it. GV Prakash has composed the music and the film will hit the screens in Telugu and Tamil later this summer.

Richa judged Best Actress at Norway Film Fest

Watching a cricket game live with my mother waving a team flag and yelling like crazy, is a priceless feeling!

my Jackson is all set to make her Telugu film debut in Vamshi Paidipally’s Yevadu. The films has Ram Charan, Samantha and Amy Jackson in lead roles. She joined the film’s shooting in Hyderabad yesterday and we hear that she’ll continue to shoot for the next nine days here. Dil Raju is producing the film. Couple of years ago, Amy Jackson had made her debut in Tamil in A L Vijay’s Madarasapattinam, which was later dubbed in Telugu as 1947 - A Love Story and then she went on to star in Gautham Menon’s Ekk Deewana Tha. She was in the news for plenty of reasons last year including her friendship with her costar Prateik and she even tattooed his name. 2012 began on a positive note for this former Miss Teen World. Mattel, Inc, the manufacturer of Barbie dolls, announced that they are going to unveil a new series of Barbie dolls inspired by Amy Jackson . She was recently made the brand ambassador of Yardley. Apart from Yevadu, she’ll also be seen in Vikram, Anushka starrer Thandavam.

icha is still basking in the glory of Mayakkam Enna, her debut film in Tamil. Directed by Selvaraghavan, the film had Dhanush and Richa in lead roles. Mayakkam Enna was one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2011 and it made Richa a household name in Tamil Nadu. Now, Richa has added another feather to her cap, thanks to her role in Mayakkam Enna. She was judged the best actress at Norway Tamil Film Festival, which was held in Oslo from April 25 to the 29. After Mayakkam Enna, she was last seen in Simbu starrer Oshte, the Tamil ver-

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sion of Dabangg. Currently, she’s acting in Prabhas’ Vaaradhi and her Bengali film Bikram Singha will hit the screens shortly.

Something lovely &nostalgic about walking in the cold with the wind in your face hands in your pocket whilst listening to a great song!

@taapsee Started believing a lot in vastu all of a sudden. Some really nice stuff to b declared very soon. Patience is gonna b worth it.

@sneha_ullal Going to search for #heroineoriented films from now. After #lick and #lld I figured I get to do what I want how I want n it helps me improve.

@richyricha “inner silence promotes clarity of mind, which guides us to the source of peace and inspiration when we are faced with probs and challenges.”

@pnavdeep26 A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized #quotesirelateto.

@sundeepkishan At the risk of sounding beyond my age,I think its time we celebrate every second in life..survival by itself is reason enough to do so...

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The glamour behind the glitz

Sleepless nights for

ver since Bipasha Basu has started shooting for director Vikram Bhatt’s upcoming thriller, the actress has barely slept a night due to her hectic shooting schedule. The 3D film, also starring Emraan Hashmi, is being shot entirely during nighttime to maintain the effects. And the shoot begins only post sunset and wraps up in the wee hours of the morning. The actor, known for being extremely health con-

scious, is going against her own rules for the film’s sake.Though it’s a professional as well as a personal challenge, she isn’t complaining at all. After all, this is the first time she’s working in a 3D film. Bipasha confirms, “The film is an emotionally-taxing drama. For the last couple of days, I’ve hardly slept at all because of the workload. But I’m enjoying the experience because I haven’t worked in a 3D film before.” IANS

Bipasha

B-TOWN TWEETIES

@SrBachchan T 728 - Temperaments, attitudes change according to ones present status - high, embrace... low, reject and ignore !! Life is merciless !!!

@AnupamPkher Sad to hear about actress Achala Sachdev’s passing away. Still remember the song Ae meri Zohra jabin... From film WAQT. RIP.

@udaychopra The World Trade Center today becomes the tallest building in NYC again... it’s a big moment!

@kjohar25 Hey... woke up to such beautiful messages for MNIK (post the channel 4 telecast) thank you for all the love!!!!

Sushant in 3 Mistakes Of My Life movie?

@RGVzoomin

Sunny signs her first endorsement deal

irector Abhishek Kapoor is shooting Ka Po Che, a movie adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s bestseller The 3 Mistakes Of My Life, reportedly with TV actors Sushant Singh Rajput, Amit Sandh and Ragini MMS fame Raj Kumar Yadav in the lead roles. Apparently the three actors were chosen after a whole slew of newcomers 150 in all, were auditioned. The film is being produced by UTV, and Kapoor is currently in Gujarat in a start-to-finish schedule of the film. IANS

fter signing her first Indian movie Jism 2, Indo-Canadian porn star Sunny Leone has also bagged an endorsement deal. She has been named brand ambassador of cellular company Chaze. She will

endorse a slew of Chaze’s mobile handsets. As part of her association, Sunny recently completed her first television commercial for the brand, and shot for it in Bangkok.”I am really impressed by their ideology of bringing out mobile technology for the masses and personally feel connected with their vision,” said the 30-year-old. The Punjabi-origin actor, whose real name is Karen Malhotra, became popular in India after her stint on the fifth season of reality show Bigg Boss. During the show, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt offered her Jism 2, and she accepted it. IANS

Contrary 2 Midday report Ab tak chappan2 last schedule is on 2 b cmpltd by may nd both me nd Nana ar extremley happy with directr Aezaz.

@NeilNMukesh Soldier:”Sir,we are surrounded by enemies from all sides.” Captain:”Excellent we can attack in any direction.” — Attitude Matters.

@FarOutAkhtar Part of me saying “enjoy the break”. The other part, “what are you doing lying around??”. Maybe I’ll sit upright with a busy expression.

@juniorbachchan Chelsea and Mumbai both win last night. And Lakers win 1st game of the playoffs. It’s a good day. #sportsfan #MI #CFC #LAKERS.

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The glamour behind the glitz

Pattinson and Kristen in Vancouver

Judi Dench a big fan of Dev Patel

obert Pattinson, 25, and Kristen Stewart, 22, are back in town. Rob and Kris were spotted separately at the Vancouver International Airport on Sunday afternoon. They returned to Canada to film technical work on the final Twilight installment. Breaking Dawn director Bill Condon recently announced that Rob, Kristen and other members of the Twilight crew were heading back to Vancouver to reshoot some technical work for Breaking Dawn Part 2. He also promised another trailer and a stellar poster that we’re still waiting for.

ame Judi Dench has given her young The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel co-star Dev Patel a huge thumbs up, insisting he’s the most energetic actor she has ever met. The Oscar winner has become a fan of the Slumdog Millionaire star and admits she’ll be watching his career closely. She tells WENN, “He’s probably got more energy than any actor I’ve met in 56 years of being in the theatre. He is a powerhouse, like a very strong battery and he always wants to try new things; each take is never quite the same so it’s very, very exciting. “Plus, he’s utterly delightful and I will watch his career fantastically closely.”

CAMERON DIAZ has a crush on Colin firth

ameron Diaz has her sights set on landing an English gent as her next boyfriend after admitting she has the hots for Colin Firth. The Charlie’s Angels star is currently single after dating a string of hunky Americans, including Justin Timberlake, Jared Leto and Alex Rodriguez, but reveals she may look across the pond for her next romance. Diaz reveals she is impressed by British manners, and sees Firth as the epitome of an English gent. She tells Harper’s Bazaar

magazine, “I love (British men’s) sense of humour and the sense of chivalry and charm. It’s something that is innately a part of the culture — it’s not the same in America. “He’s (Firth) the perfect Englishman. Just enough of the self-effacing to a point that it’s comfortable for other people, but also totally charming and

engaging to where he makes you feel special. He’s got that British honesty. “I love the Brits — I always have. I have a weak spot for them. I grew up on Monty Python. I love Little Britain. My grandfather used to watch Benny Hill all the time.”

Chai Time

KAKURO

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

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Take a shot at the brain game while sipping your cuppa

QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Minister 7 Greeted warmly 15 Stick like glue 16 Liable to lead to sudden change 17 Rational one's thought (Part 1) 19 Vientiane resident 20 Mrs. Garrett of "The Facts of Life" 21 Popular video game franchise since 2001 25 Emulate a tree pruner 27 Angry frown 31 Visual-illusion genre 33 Fuzzy-skinned fruit 36 Color tones 37 Biology classes? 39 Sausage unit 41 Spread hay 42 Rational one's thought (Part 2) 45 Announcement at JFK 47 Deserve 48 Strongly opposed (to) 51 Pie-crust ingredient 53 100 Cambodian sen 55 Apt rhyme for "anticipate" 56 "Nicely done!" 58 Pantyhose woe 60 Match audio and video 61 Basis for financial aid 64 "___ Miserables" (Hugo classic) 66 Rational one's thought (Part 3) 74 Cause hostility in 75 Water-permeable 76 Backed (out of), as an obligation 77 Decreases one's bankroll DOWN 1 What crime doesn't do 2 "Much ___ AboutNothing" 3 Mu ___ pork 4 Sleuth, in slang 5 Dentist's kind of surgery 6 Pertaining to the kidneys 7 Longoria of TV 8 Take one's turn in checkers 9 Suffered from a cut 10 Drizzles or pours

11 Include a document, as with an email 12 Operative's org. 13 Result when builders wing it? 14 California's Marina ___ Rey 18 Catchy guitar riff 21 Harley-Davidson, slangily 22 Breast-beating vegetarian 23 Sailor's cord 24 Tri-level cookie 26 High-quality lager 28 Opposite of an inbox 29 Like Willie Winkie 30 Timothy Leary's hallucinogen 32 Common test answer 34 Mental capacity 35 Andean civilization 38 Just shy of shut 40 Potent Polynesian drink 43 Self-proclaimed spoon-

bender Geller 44 "This just in ..." fare 45 Large species of deer 46 Greek letter after sigma 49 One of seven deadly items 50 Abbr. often following a comma 52 Gift recipients 54 Calm interval 57 Fishing net with floats 59 Some tides 62 "Too many more to mention" abbr. 63 Appointment 65 Cease and desist 66 "Hee" follower 67 Rarebit ingredient

SUDOKU

68 By way of 69 Was ahead of everyone else 70 Valuable rock 71 Persona ___ grata 72 It's chewed in leas 73 The beginning or end of "Spartacus" PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

THOUGHT OF THE DAY Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering and it's all over much too soon. Woody Allen

Chai Time STAR POWER

TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

Your tomorrow today̶Star Power and Tarot THIRUVAIKUMAR

As per Hindu panchang

FOR 2-5-2012

thiruvaikumar@yahoo.co.in 040-27177230 / 9177596118

TAURUS

GEMINI

You need to work hard. You will make more journeys. Employees advised to avoid any confrontation with superiors. Financially it will be a testing time. Government ofﬁcials might get transfer.

You look cheerful. Self conﬁdence lev‑ els will high. You march ahead in the path of growth. Children's health need to be taken care of. Avoid speculative transactions.

Business will improve as expected. New efforts will yield the best results. Realtors will see good proﬁt in the deals undertak‑ en. Financial position looks to be strong. Commission agents will prosper.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Finances look satisfactory. Some are forced to sell their properties. Businessmen might face labour problems. Women might get favourable transfer and pay hike. Avoid speculative deals.

Employees will be recognised for their good work and capability. Promotion and pay hike on the cards. Happy events will take place at home. Businessmen will be successful in new and innovative efforts.

You have to exercise caution and patience in whatever work that is undertaken. Colleagues might create tension; be alert. Rift with blood rela‑ tives likely.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Good events that were held up will now take place and make you and family. Realtors can expect a boom and make good gains. Recently mar‑ ried will be blessed with offspring.

Financial position looks very tight. Avoid new efforts and ventures. Be careful with new friends. Indirect opposition likely. Couples need to be cordial as there are chances of misunderstanding.

Make use of the opportunities. Good events that were held up will resume and get completed now. Some govern‑ ment ofﬁcials to be rewarded with favourable transfer with a pay hike.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Women might feel upset as their expec‑ tations are not fulﬁlled. Government ofﬁcials need to work with caution. Some will get unexpected transfer too. Artists may not get good opportunities.

Businessmen might face a dull trend. Partners will try to take advantage of the situation. Women artists will get good opportunities. Software profes‑ sionals might trouble at work.

Ups and downs are going to exist. Financially likely to be a satisfactory. Those trying for new jobs will suc‑ ceed. Court issues will see good turn‑ ing point and end in your favour.

SUMAA TEKUR

FOR 2-5-2012

tarotreadhyd@gmail.com

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

Understand that there are tendencies and limitations com‑ mon to all people before you judge. Someone – maybe even your partner – is trying his/her best.

Three of Swords – Thereʼs no easy way to break this news. A heartbreak is on the way. It will leave you feeling bad. Donʼt get into the self‑pity route.

Temperance – What is due to you will come to you. You just have to be very patient. Work on your sense of humour.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Ace of Swords – Times have changed and you will need to adapt to the new world around you. Re‑ think your decisions and traditionalism.

Queen of Wands – Donʼt be a nag. Whether itʼs within a romantic relation‑ ship or as a boss‑ subordinate connec‑ tion, nagging some‑ one just wonʼt work.

Page of Pentacles – Get into a physical health routine. Even a 15‑minute walk everyday will do wonders to your mental health.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Two of Cups – Make a relationship com‑ mitment only and only if youʼre ready to take on the rough and tumble that lifeʼs about to throw your way.

Seven of Wands – A youngster in the family is seeking your attention. If you donʼt give it, they will do something dramatic to get it.

The Star – Life will throw some speed breakers to slow you down a little. It will only be so that you can consider and review your decisions.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Knight of Cups – This is a great time for real estate purchases. Take time out to study the market. Donʼt take a very big risk but jump in with your resources.

Knight of Swords – For men, a woman in their life will shift the focus of their decisions. Women will get in touch with other strong women.

Eight of Wands – This is the age of the techie. Not being tech‑savvy is akin to being in the stone age. Brush up your tech skills. It will take you a long way.

For Better or for Worse Stone soup

SOLUTIONS

Boggle COLONEL CAPTAIN CORPORAL

Number game

Suduko

Scrabble

Ink pen

COMICS

Fred Basset

ARIES

TAROT READ

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The games people play

Surya Raghuram in action.

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ROOKIES ON A ROLL Rajesh Ravindran rajesh.r@postnoon.com

hey may be called rookies, yet when it comes to racing, their passion for the sport is second to none. For Kahran Vorha, 12, from Delhi, the MMS Rookie Rotax Max Cup 2012 (Round 1) was his first racing event. Yet he showed immense consistency and finished third in the micro max category, a good start for a rookie. For the much more experienced HB Phaneesh, 10, of Mohite’s Racing, this was like another walk in the park; he dominated four of the five races in the first round of this event and finished on top. When asked if he found the track difficult Phaneesh said no. “This was a slow track, but there was no problem.” Yash Aradhya, who stood second, was also more or less a rookie, for this was his second racing event; but he caught everyone’ eye by starting fourth in one of the races before the last race of this round and finished second; he had to start fourth as he crashed in the previous race. “I suffered bruises, too,” he said pointing to the small purple marks on his forearm. In the Junior Max Category,

Yash Aradhya

From top left: Surya Raguram, Arya Gandhi, Anshuman Chatterjee, Rubeel Saleem and HB Phaneesh.

the main competition was between Surya Raguram of Meco Racing and Arya Gandhi of Rayo Racing. Surya and Arya had won one each of the two races held on Saturday. On Sunday, Surya was in

top form winning two of the three races held. In the last race he could only finish third, as he got off to a poor start. “But I am happy with my consistency,” said Raguram. It was a close affair:

Arya by coming first in the last and final race was tied with Surya on points at 110. But Surya was adjudged champion, as he had more wins (3-2) in this round than Arya. In the senior max category, it was total domination by Anshuman Chatterjee of Rayo Racing till the last race. He had been leading by leaps and bounds putting more and more distance between him and Rubeel M Saleem as each lap passed in the 15-lap race. But his fortunes changed in the last race. His kart suffered an engine failure, apparently induced by a faulty spark plug and could not finish the race. That single glitch cost him the race and first prize. “It’s disappointing to finish second after sweeping all the races except the last,” said Anshuman. “But there’s the second round, and I hope to do better in that.” “He should have come back to the pits and got the glitch fixed,” said Anshuman’s coach and eighttime national kart champion Rayomond Banajee. “At least he could have got some points then. But it’s okay. He has a long way to go and he has learnt his lesson.” Rubeel who had been consistently finishing second became first in the last and final race and emerged champion pipping Anshuman on points. Rubeel, who raced for the first time with the Rotex engine, was not happy with the way he won. “This is not how I wanted to win. Hopefully in Round 2 I will do better,” he said.

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METRE

6 374

Chris Gayle (RCB)

25 4S927

Ajinkya Rahane (RR)

HIGHEST SCORE

103*

Ajinkya Rahane (RR), Kevin Pietersen (RCB)

BEST BOWLER

5-16

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

DC look for second win It’s just about one innings. He’s a big match player, and hopefully, he can turn it around. It’s only a matter of time before he starts hitting the ball well.

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Gautam Gambhir about Yusuf Pathan

Ajinkya Rahane (RR) 416 runs

Morne Morkel (DD) 18 wickets

‘We need to improve batting’ C

hennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming issued a searching critique of his team’s deficiencies after a five-wicket loss Kolkata on Monday. The reigning IPL champions, Chennai suffered their fifth defeat from 10 matches this term after being bowled out for just 139 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The reverse left them five points back from leaders Delhi on the 2012 IPL table, and with work to do if they are to make it two successive titles in the competition, reported sportal.co.in. “We’re not getting enough runs,’’ Fleming said. “We’re not defending well enough ... to keep it to the last over, just to give ourselves a chance.

P DD 9 KKR 10 MI 9 CSK 10 RCB 9 RR 9 PW 9 KXIP 9 DC 8

W 7 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 1

L N/T PT NRR 2 0 14 0.902 3 1 13 0.632 4 0 10 -0.187 5 1 9 -0.029 4 1 9 -0.462 5 0 8 0.163 5 0 8 -0.064 5 0 8 -0.347 6 1 3 -0.713

P-played; W-win; L-lost; N/T-no result/tie;NRR-net run rate; PT-points

DC VS PW AT 4 PM ON SET MAX

SCORECARD

eccan Chargers would hope to erase the ghosts of their past when they take on Pune Warriors India today at the latter’s home ground. The Bulls have put up a miserable show this season - they have been unable to move above the bottom most rung in the points table and their dismal performance on Sunday against the Mumbai Indians, only added to their over-flowing cup of woes. Their batting was in shambles and so were the fielding and the bowling. The only saving grace was Dayle Steyn, who has been a consistent player for the Chargers. His two for 10 from four overs did apply the brakes on the Mumbai innings but goof-ups from the likes of Amit Mishra saw him being devoid of his third wicket. Though there are a lot of young feet and immense talent in the

Deccan Chargers team, the lack of specialists in the side has certainly dented their performance. It took the Bulls seven matches to clinch their first win this edition and this came against the Warriors from Pune. The Chargers would hope to get the right team combination to emerge victorious when they play Pune again. Skipper Sangakkara, who sat out in the match against Mumbai, is most likely to make his way back into the playing 11 and remains to be seen which foreign player would have to warm the benches. Meanwhile, the Warriors would hope to clinch victory on this occasion and this could possibly catapult them to the fourth position in the standings. The Sourav Ganguly-led side, began the tournament on a positive note but the team soon began losing steam, losing matches and see them tumble down on the points table. But if players like Ashish Nehra, Robin Uthappa, Alfonso Thomas and Steven Smith have a good day at office, then it will not come across as a surprise if the raging Bulls are forced to run for cover.

RR vs DD at 8pm on Set Max

CHENNAI SUPER KINGS V KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS Chennai Super Kings innings F du Plessis c †McCullum b Lee 3 MEK Hussey run out (Lee/†McCullum) 18 SK Raina c Pathan b Kallis 44 DJ Bravo c Iqbal Abdulla b Kallis 12 MS Dhoni*† not out 34 RA Jadejac Das b Narine 9 JA Morkel not out 13 Extras (b 1, lb 2, w 3) 6 Total (5 wickets; 20 overs) 139 Bowling O M R W Econ IIqbal Abdulla 3 0 18 0 6.00 B Lee 4 0 34 1 8.50 YK Pathan 1 0 10 0 10.00 SP Narine 4 0 24 1 6.00 JH Kallis 4 0 21 2 5.25 R Bhatia 3 0 22 0 7.33 LR Shukla 1 0 7 0 7.00

Kolkata Knight Riders innings (target: 140 runs from 20 overs) G Gambhir* lbw b Bravo 63 BB McCullum† c Jakati b Ashwin 2 JH Kallis c †Dhoni b Bravo 26 MK Tiwary c Mahesh b Morkel 13 YK Pathan c du Plessis b Ashwin 12 DB Das not out 11 LR Shukla not out 0 Extras (lb 4, w 8, nb 1) 13 Total (5 wickets; 19.4 overs) 140 Bowling O M R W Econ SB Jakati 2 0 17 0 8.50 JA Morkel 4 0 24 1 6.00 R Ashwin 3.4 0 22 2 6.00 VY Mahesh 1 0 11 0 11.00 RA Jadeja 2 0 13 0 6.50 DJ Bravo 4 0 27 2 6.75 SK Raina 3 0 22 0 7.33

Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets

DD hope to repeat Royal fete

elhi Daredevils are undoubtedly the strongest team in the IPL this season. But for two instances, Delhi have always emerged as the victors. The Daredevils have hardly committed any errors on the field. There batting has been impressive while their bowling accurate and fielding just about perfect. Though there have been goofups like in the case of Kevin Pietersen dropping catches on more instances than one, the side has worked together as a unit and have managed to pull themselves out of sticky situations. In their previous match, it looked like the Royals from

Rajasthan would have run away with the match, but Delhi turned the tides in the last minute to sail safely to the coast. Having drawn first blood, DD would look for the same result when they once again clash with the Royals today in Jaipur. However, Rahul Dravid and Co would hope to play partyspoilers and improve their standings in their bid to figure among the top four teams on the points table. While Delhi seems to have the upper-hand, one cannot undermine the Royals who already have been champions of the very first IPL season.

85 DAYS TO GO BOA ban is invalid, rules CAS TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

LAUSANNE: The

Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday ruled the British Olympic Association’s (BOA) lifetime ban on drugs cheats contravened the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. CAS’s decision gave the green light to the likes of British sprinter Dwain Chambers and cyclist David Millar, previously guilty of doping offences, to take part in the upcoming London Olympics should they achieve the qualifying standard and/or be selected by their national governing body. “The CAS Panel has ruled that the BOA bye-law related to the selection of British athletes for the Olympic Games was not in compliance with the World Anti-doping Code,” CAS said in a statement. “Such decision confirms the

Japan beat Brazil in qualifiers KAKAMIGAHARA:

Kenta Tanaka scored a hat-trick as hosts Japan demolished Brazil 11-0 Monday to remain unbeaten after three rounds in the men’s final Olympic qualifying hockey tournament. South Africa also chalked up their third straight win as they beat China 5-2 but Japan stood atop the six-team table with a better goal difference of 20 against 17 for South Africa. Austria beat the Czech Republic 2-1 for their first win in the round robin. The top two teams will advance to the final clash for the one remaining berth in the men’s field hockey tournament at the London Olympics. Both the Czech Republic and Brazil were winless after three rounds.

jurisprudence established last year in the case between the US Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).” BOA chairman Colin Moynihan reacted to the CAS verdict by saying WADA had won a “hollow victory”. The CAS ruling had been widely expected since the IOC lost a similar case in November after their Osaka rule — banning drugs cheats from the next Olympics even if their suspension was completed — was challenged. The case was brought by USOC on behalf of their 400m runner LaShawn Merritt. WADA had fought the BOA’s policy of imposing life bans for the Olympics, arguing it contravened their own code.

John Fahey, the president of WADA, welcomed the CAS ruling but slammed the BOA for “the many hysterical and inaccurate public statements” it had made during the case. “The decision totally rejects the BOA appeal and upholds the WADA foundation board’s declaration of non-compliance,” Fahey said. “WADA has spent the last decade harmonising the fight against doping in sport across the world by creating one set of rules in consultation and in accordance with the wishes of all its stakeholders, both sport and government. “They are not based on emotive arguments or the wishes of any one signatory or individual.” Former European 100m champion Chambers, who won 60m bronze in this year’s world indoor event in Istanbul last month, was banned for two years after testing positive for the anabolic steroid THG in 2004. Chambers’s lawyer, Siza Agha accused the BOA of “colonial arrogance” and said his client would take take time to consider CAS’s decision. “In my view as hosts for the 2012 Olympics, this delicate and emotive issue required international diplomacy, foresight and responsibility. “What we have received has been a crude and defiant display fuelled by misguided statements such as ‘We have standards and the rest of the world doesn’t’. AFP

Dwain’s lawyer pans BOA LONDON: Dwain Chambers’ lawyer accused the British Olympic Association (BOA) of “colonial arrogance” after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday ruled their lifetime ban on drugs cheats contravened the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. CAS’s decision gave the green light to the likes of sprinter Chambers and cyclist David Millar, previously guilty of doping offences, to take part in the upcoming London Olympics should they be selected. Siza Agha, Chambers’s lawyer, reacted to Monday’s ruling by the Lausannebased CAS by turning on the BOA, saying: “What we have received has been a crude and defiant display fuelled by misguided statements such as ‘We have standards and the rest of the world doesn’t’.

“It has in my view been an exposure of colonial arrogance that even the most extreme and blinkered should have realised could only serve to marginalise British opinion on the international stage. Agha added: “Having not been party to the CAS case, Dwain and I will now need to take time to digest and consider the reasoning behind the decision.” Former European 100m champion Chambers, who won 60m bronze in this year’s world indoor event in Istanbul last month, was banned for two years after testing positive for the anabolic steroid THG in 2004. Chambers was prevented from competing at the Beijing Olympics but will now be eligible for selection for the British team at the London 2012 Games.

US coach finds Games draw tough OLORADO SPRINGS: US Olympic basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski said his reigning Olympic champion squad of NBA stars received a tough grouping on Monday in FIBA’s draw for the London Olympics. The Americans were sent into Group A alongside 2000 Olympic runner-up France and 2004 Olympic champion Argentina plus reigning African champion Tunisia and the two top finishers in an Olympic qualifying tournament in June in Venezuela. “Group A is going to be extremely competitive,” said Krzyzewski, the veteran Duke University coach who guided the Americans to an unbeaten gold medal run at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. “It’s a tough draw with a former Olympic champion in

Argentina. France is another powerful team, a veteran team that is extremely talented. Tunisia continues to improve. And then our Group will add the top two teams from the FIBA World

Qualifying Tournament. “Only 12 teams qualify for the Olympics so you’re going to have tough draws, and that’s why winning a gold medal is such a great accomplishment.”

Drawn into Group B from the ceremony in Rio de Janeiro were China, Britain, Australia, Spain, Brazil and the third-place nation from the qualifying event. Russia, Greece, Puerto Rico and Lithuania are among the qualifying favorites in a field that will also include Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Macedonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Jordan, Angola and South Korea. Four teams from each group will advance to the August 8 Olympic quarter-finals after an initial round-robin schedule. Semi-finals are set for August 10 and the medals will be decided on August 12. The Americans have won 13 Olympic gold medals, including four of the past five since NBA talent was allowed to compete in the Games. The US team settled for third in 2004.

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TOUGH TACKLE

Stoudemire injures left hand New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire suffered severe cuts to his left hand after punching a small glass window in front of a fire extinguisher following a 104-94 NBA playoff loss at Miami on Monday. As a result of his actions in a moment of frustration, Stoudemire’s status for the remainder of the first-round Eastern Conference best-of-seven is uncertain. He left the arena with a bandaged hand and his left arm in a sling.

NBA

A player of Kanchangbag tries to stop a player of Murhsad FC during their match in the Peter Thangaraj Memorial Football Tournament on Monday. Murshad FC won 3 - 1. Kanchangbag F C took the lead in the very first minute of the match through their goalkeeper Ashwak who converted a direct freekick from 30 yards. Murshad F C equalised in the third minute through their striker Fahad Bin Osman. Ram Babu scored the second goal in the 22nd minute and Fahad Bin Osman sealed the last nail in the 25th minute.

Historic moment for Real MADRID: Real Madrid visit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday knowing a win would give them their first ‘La Liga’ title in four years, breaking the domination of Barcelona forged by the departing Pep Guardiola. With three games remaining Madrid’s seven point lead over the Catalans mean one more win is all they require, and the trophy would go some way to make up for the disappointment of losing last week’s Champions League semifinal to Bayern Munich. For Madrid coach Jose Mourinho it would be the fourth country in which he

Kiwi coach Wright to resign

ew Zealand coach John Wright will step down from the national side in August after rejecting an offer to extend his contract, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White said Tuesday. In a move White described as “disappointing”, he said Wright will leave the Black Caps after the upcoming tour of the West Indies. “John has been an outstanding servant for cricket in New Zealand over a long time and it is disappointing to lose someone of his calibre,” White said in a statement. “We were keen to see him continue his head coach role, however understand and respect his decision to look for another challenge.”

has achieved such a feat, he is currently level on three with Louis van Gaal who includes two titles in Spain with Barca in his personal haul. It would also be an incredible seventh championship in 10 seasons for the Portuguese coach who started with two titles in his native country with Porto before going on to win two at both Chelsea and Inter Milan. To add to the growing list of achievements Madrid need to win their three remaining games to reach 100 points and break the record set by Guardiola’s Barca in 2009/10 when they got 99 points to beat Madrid by three, then led by Manuel

WITH THREE GAMES REMAINING MADRID’S SEVEN POINT LEAD OVER THE CATALANS MEAN ONE MORE WIN IS ALL THEY REQUIRE.

Pelligrini. Mourinho continued his boycott of the Spanish media after Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Sevilla but his assistant Aitor Karanka talked of the potential of winning the league at his former club. “It would be nice to become champions in San

Mames (Bilbao’s stadium), to win the Spanish league is important because it has taken a huge effort to achieve it and it was a big objective of ours, but it does not make up for missing out in the Champions League,” he said. For their part, Barcelona kick-off against fourthplaced Malaga two hours before and a defeat for Guardiola’s side would hand the title to Madrid before a ball is kicked. The same scenario, however, was the case last Sunday before Barcelona showed no signs of nerves and recorded a 7-0 away victory at Rayo Vallecano.

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He invited me to his box, scored a blinder. His family’s mega, his sister’s cool. Nice one bro. Vive le Belgium. Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher about Man City’s Vincent Kompany.

Tiger fixes swing woes Tiger Woods said he has solved the swing problems that led to his worst professional Masters finish in a video posted on his website on Monday in which he answered questions from fans. Woods accepted questions on his Twitter and Facebook pages, and answered a select few, with one of his responses touching upon the troubles off the tee that doomed his bid at Augusta National.

Golf

Trump says Carter’s childish Snooker Judd Trump accused Ali

Carter of “childish” behaviour following his shock 13-12 World Championship exit at the Crucible Theatre here on Monday. Trump, last year’s losing finalist, was 12-9 in front before his fellow Englishman rallied to win four frames in a row. Carter insisted Trump had all the good fortune in the match and applauded sarcastically when, seemingly by fluke, he was snookered behind brown and yellow during the 46-minute final frame.

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Manchester City’s Belgian footballer Vincent Kompany (4th R) scores his team’s first goal against Manchester United during their English Premier League match at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on Monday. AFP/ANDREW YATES

City wrest lead from Utd MANCHESTER,

ENGLAND:

Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title on Monday after Vincent Kompany’s first-half header powered them to a 1-0 win over bitter rivals Manchester United. Kompany headed home from a corner on the stroke of half-time to settle a highly-charged title duel at Eastlands which saw City go top of the table by virtue of their superior goal difference. The victory means that wins over Newcastle and Queens Park Rangers in their remaining games will almost certainly see City claim their first league crown in 44 years while United would finish the season without a trophy. Kompany’s winner settled an at times ill-tempered duel which was beamed to a worldwide audience estimated in the hundreds of millions but mostly failed to live up to its pre-match hype. The pressure-cooker nature of the occasion was reflected by an ugly touchline bust-up involving United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and his City counterpart Roberto Mancini on 76 minutes. A visibly enraged Ferguson had to be restrained from confronting Mancini after the Italian had marched into the technical

area to complain after Nigel De Jong was booked for a cynical challenge on Danny Welbeck. Mancini later brushed off the spat and insisted United remained in pole position because of their “easy” remaining games against

Swansea and Sunderland. “United have easy games, they play against Swansea and Sunderland,” Mancini said. “We have Newcastle and QPR — one plays for Champions League, one plays for relegation. For them it will be easy,

Clash of the coaches

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accused Roberto Mancini of “badgering” officials after a furious touchline bust-up with the Manchester City boss here Monday. Ferguson and Mancini had to be separated during an

explosive finger-jabbing confrontation in the 76th minute of a highly charged encounter at Eastlands which saw City take control of the title race with a 1-0 victory. Ferguson had leapt from his dugout to protest after an ugly challenge from Nigel De Jong on United’s Danny Welbeck. The 70-year-old United boss later accused Mancini of harassing officials throughout the title duel. “Mancini was badgering the ref and the fourth official all game,” Ferguson told the BBC. “He was complaining about refs all week, but he can’t complain about this one.” However Ferguson had few complaints about a defeat which he admitted had left the destiny of the title in City’s hands.

but we have two strong teams.” City captain Kompany celebrated a famous win after a goal that saw the blue half of Manchester seal a home-andaway season double over United. “It’s far from over and we know that, but to give our fans two wins over United this season... we have to finish it off and we have to do it over the next two games,” Kompany said. A scrappy first half saw City dominate possession and territory but struggle to create clear chances against a United side who had flooded midfield with five men, leaving Wayne Rooney as the lone striker. Samir Nasri brought the Eastlands crowd to their feet with a jinking run on 16 minutes which took him beyond the United defence before the France international played in Carlos Tevez, whose cutback was cleared by Phil Jones. The fractious mood of the evening was reflected at Ferguson’s angry reaction after Kompany was booked for a clumsy challenge that poleaxed Rooney. On 25 minutes Sergio Aguero nearly gave his watching father-inlaw Diego Maradona something to cheer about only for his volley from Joleon Lescott’s flick-on to sail over the crossbar.

‘Mancini? He’s as cool as me’

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM: Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher celebrated Manchester City’s derby victory over Manchester United on Monday with an impromptu postmatch press conference. The 39-year-old wild man startled journalists in Manchester’s press room by emerging from a side door and settling down to take lighthearted questions from reporters following City’s 1-0 win. “What do you want to know?,” the famous City fan asked. “Top of the league. City are back. How about that?” Asked what he thought about City manager Roberto Mancini, Gallagher replied: “I love Mancini. He’s nearly as cool as me.” Gallagher was then greeted by City’s Belgian international goalscorer Vincent Kompany, who earned a ringing endorsement from the singer-songwriter.