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Cotton and silk mela Bring out your shopping bags. Lepakshi Cotton and Silk Mela is on at Kalinga Cultural Centre. Choose from a variety of cotton and silk sarees and dress materials. Where: Kalinga Cultural Centre, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12. When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2330 3889
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Wedding shopping on your mind? Head to Celebrate Vivah 2012 — Wedding Exhibition, a luxurious wedding exhibition. The exhibition is being held from March 16 Where: Hyderabad Marriot Hotel and Convention Centre, Tank bund When: March 16 onwards, 11am Contact: (040) 2752 2999
Acting workshop Samahaara — an acting and dancing workshop is being held. The workshop focusses on a variety of topics such as understanding the basics of stage acting and character analysis, stage. .Where: The Actor’s studio, Madhapur When: Ongoing, 7pm to 9pm Contact: 98854 04784
Women in India Women changing in India is an exhibition of books and paintings that depict women. The exhibition is being presented by Magnum Photos and Zubaan. Where: Kalakrithi Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 10 When: March 10 onwards, 11am Contact: (040) 6656 4466
Go Splash Splash lounge is the perfect leisure destination for you to unwind. During the evenings, theirs great music, martinis and aperitifs. Where: The Westin, Mindspace Madhapur When: Monday - Friday, 5pm - 10.30pm Weekends, 8am - 10.30pm Contact: (040) 6767 6828
Kian live Heart Cup Coffee hosts Sanama Sufi Fusion Night with Kian Art Group from Iran. Get set for an evening with a variety of songs in Hindi, Persian and Urdu and also Sufi masterpieces by Rumi and compositions by Nooran. Where: Heart cup Coffee, Kothaguda, Kondapur When: March 10, 8pm Contact: (040) 6555 5254
Temple Art An exhibition titled, Temple town is on display at Iconart Art Gallery. The exhibition presents art work by Karunakaran & Satheesh Kanna. Where: Iconart Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: 98499 6879
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Daiquiris And Margaritas Head to Seasons Bar for Daiquiris And Margaritas with flavoured cocktail recipes. Where: Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills, Rd No 1 When: Ongoing, 12 pm Contact: (040) 6666-2323
Bengali food festival A Bengali food festival is being held at Firdaus, Taj Krishna. Sample a variety of Bengali delicacies.
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Momo Cafe Momo Café at the Marriot presents a new A-La-Carte Menu with delicacies such as Thai, Classic Western, Oriental and South Indian. Where: Hyderabad Marriot, Tank Bund When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 2752 2999
Celebrating vivah
Aiana — Reflection of Women, a painting exhibition is being conducted at Kala Bhavan, Saifabad. The exhibition is by Bhavana and Sindoor. Where: Kala Bhavan/ ICCR Art Gallery, Saifabad When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2323 6398
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Technical fest Where: Firdaus, Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills, Rd No1 When: Ongoing, 11.30am onwards Contact: (040) 6666 2323
Voice and Ventriloquy Gallery Space presents Voice and Ventriloquy — a solo show by Subroto Chowdhury. The exhibition is on till March 10. Where: Gallery Space, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: Ongoing, 11am to 7pm Contact: (040) 6554 1836
Kalighat Victoria Memorial and London’s Victoria hall and Albert museum present Kalighat, an exhibition of paintings from
Kalighat.The exhibition features 100s of paintings by 15 contemporary artists currently working in rural Bengal. Where: Salarjung Museum, Charminar When: Ongoing, 10am Contact: (040) 2452 3211
Midnight Buffet Midnight hunger pangs? Head to Best Western for it’s midnight buffet where you can enjoy Hyderabadi dum biryani and live dosa with chicken curry every night. Where: Best Western Jubilee Hills, Rd No 36 When: Ongoing, 10.30pm - 2.30am
The Osmania University Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering will host Aakruthi 2012, a national level technological symposium. Where: Osmania University College of Engineering, Tarnaka When: March 9 and 10, 9am Contact: (040) 2709 8501
Mystic Five Alankritha Art Gallery presents Mystic Five. The exhibition of paintings by Anand Panchal, Arvind Kolapkar, Dilip Chaudhury, Nityam Singha Roy and Sanjay Raut is on display till March 17. Where: Alankritha Art Gallery, Jubilee Hills When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2311 3709
Big Cinemas, Ameerpet, 30581470; Cinemax, Banjara Hills, 44565555; Cine Planet , Kompally, 61606060; INOX, Banjara Hills, 447677770, Prasads, Tank Bund Rd, 23448888; PVR, Punjagutta, 08800900009; Talkie Town, Miyapur, 40214175; Tivoli, Secunderabad 27844973
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CITY SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Tension at Sanghi Industries
Gambling den busted
Two arrested for liqour sale
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ension gripped Umarkhanguda in Ranga Reddy district when officials of different banks descended to auction the properties of Sanghi industries, of which Congress member in Rajya Sabha Girish Sanghi is also part. Labourers working in the Sanghi industries, however, launched an agitation in protest against the proposed auction.
outh Zone Task Force last night busted a gambling den and arrested five youths after raiding a house situated at Yakuthpura. Police identified the team leader as Shaukath and seized `2500 and playing cards. They were holding this illegal den regularly, said Inspector Task Force S Mohan Kumar. The arrested have been handed over to Reinbazaar police.
wo men, who taking advantage of a liquor holiday on Holi Day sold liquor in the black, landed in police custody. Srinath Goud of Uppuguda Chatrinaka and A Raju of Falaknuma were arrested by South Zone Task Force team while selling illegally liquor on the occasion of Holi. Task Force seized different brands of whisky, beer, and `800 in cash.
No more resignations for T U SRINIVAS
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eople in Andhra Pradesh are being punished for no fault of them by the politicians who play their own game. Murmers of protests are heard from different quarters. Two rounds of elections are due in Andhra Pradesh. One will be on March 18 and the other is yet to be announced. The State has been facing byelections year after year and most of them are
in the name of Telangana . Taking into account the growing disenchantment of people against frequent byelections, the BJP has decided that no one would hereafter resign in the name of Telangana from his party. “In case they resign for Telangana they must not contest again,� BJP President Kishen Reddy said. He gave a call to the people not to entertain the leaders who resign and want to contest again.
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n The first by-polls to two Lok Sabha seats in the name of Telangana were held in December 2006. TRS president K Chandrasekhara Rao
resigned from Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat and won it in bypolls. n In 2008, byelections were conducted to 16 assembly seats and four MP seats , after the TRS members resigned
demanding a separate state. However, the TRS could retain only seven assembly seats and two MP seats as the people were fed up. n In July 2010, 12 Assembly constituencies in Telangana went to polls again with the resignation of 11 TRS legislators and one BJP MLA. n In October 2011, there was a byelection to Banswada Assembly seat in Nizamabad. Pocharam Srinivasa Reddy contested on the TRS ticket and won with a less margin. Now, the byelections are back with the resignation of three TDP members and two Congress members and they are fighting on TRS tickets. TDP
member N Prasanna Kumar Reddy from Kovvur constituency in Nellore resigned to join YSR Congress, while an independent MLA P Rajeshwar Reddy from Mahbubnagar died of heart attack. TDP leader E Dayakar Rao talking to Postnoon said that more than winning the election, resigning and not contesting further will make a huge impact on the Centre. This would force them to think about Telangana. Congress leaders from City, Danam Nagendar and Mukesh said that the people will not entertain these resignations. The byelections are due to 17 more seats.
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Wanted: a tall, veggie bride! Hyderabad zoo’s only male giraffe is desperately looking for a mate. But locating a suitable one for our lonely George is taking zoo authorities on a worldwide hunt P K SURENDRAN
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f he could, he would put out a matrimonial ad like this: I am a peace-loving, lonely gentle creature of 7.5 years, residing at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. Invites an alliance from a very tall (20 ft), young, vegetarian and a mottled beauty. Caste, nationality, no bar. No dowry demands. The lonely male giraffe, the only one in the City zoo, has been waiting for many years for a mate. The search has been taken out globally. This one, the only surviving spotted gent of the five brought in from Africa a few years ago is unable to mate and procreate for the lack of a female species in the zoo premises. The zoo’s official for public relations, Hanifulla says, “Every effort is being made to locate a mate for him, if not from Africa, then from Europe at least. Some encouraging news has come in from Europe but it is still too early to disclose anything.” He said that the zoo had been successful in replenishing the stock of Cheetahs by securing three of them from Czech Republic recently in exchange of two lions and five crocodiles. But, getting a giraffe, and that too a female, is no mean task. “The procedure of securing a giraffe is also extremely tedious and long,” he said. A giraffe’s lifetime usually extends to 20 years. It’s the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. This one has to get a mate without
delay as 7.5 years is considered nearly middle age in giraffe years. Veterinarians say loneliness induced stress could prove debilitating in the long run. “For humans sexual desire is throughout a lifetime so he can control it. But for animals it is traumatic if they fail to mate. That’s why elephants run amuck in heat. A giraffe’s failure to find a mate can sexually and mentally disable it,” said founder presi-
Giraffe factfile, and what a fact! The giraffe has an advantage. The super predators like lion, tiger do not attack an adult giraffe (they seem to be in awe of it) but they have no qualm in stealing its cubs. Drinking is the most strenuous task for this animal. To drink from a waterhole it must spread its legs and bend down in an awkward position. Mercifully, Giraffes only need to drink once in a week or so. Female giraffe give birth standing up. Her new-born endures a rather rude welcome into the world by falling more than 5 feet to the ground at birth. But, look at Mother Nature’s magic. These infants can stand in half an hour after birth and can run with their mothers ten hours later!
dent of VSPC (Visakha Society for the Protection and Care of Animals), an NGO that stands for protection and care of animals. “Appeals have gone everywhere, let us hope. We too don’t want to see him suffer,” said Hanifulla. Meanwhile, the lonely George, as we may call him, keeps ruminating and meditating, looking at the visitors with a bored expression.
After Mr Nookayya is Facebook next? Mr Nookayya has landed in a soup after Nokia filed a petition in Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement. Will RP Patnaik’s film Facebook go down the same road? HEMANTH KUMAR
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anchu Manoj-starrer Mr Nookayya is in news for all the wrong reasons. A legal battle between the makers of Mr Nookayya and Nokia Corporation has begun and it could spell doom over the boxoffice status of the film. On February 6, 2012 Nokia Corporation & Nokia India Pvt. Ltd filed a petition in the Delhi High Court alleging trade mark
infringement on the film which was earlier titled Mr Nokia. Nokia has also claimed damages worth `20,05,000 from Movie Express, Shailendra Movies and DS Rao, the producer of the film. Although, the film’s title was changed to Mr Nookayya, the Delhi High Court passed an order on March 7, to restrain the film’s release. Despite the court order, the film was released all over the State and Manoj is happy with the response. Addressing a press conference yesterday, Manoj said, “I am extremely happy that the film is doing well, but I am not able to enjoy the success completely due to the court order.”
The film’s screening was stopped in a few multiplexes. “It’s funny that these corporate guys conclude that Nookayya sounds similar to Nokia. Nookayya is the name of one of our Gods. I request Mrs Nokia (wife of head of Nokia Corp) to tell Mr Nokia that I am not your mister, I am Mr Nookayya. Corporate system is good but they should work towards progress and not try to sabotage our films. There’s nothing in the film that will remind you of Nokia. We don’t need to use their name. We have other brands. In fact, till Nokia filed a case I didn’t know that such a company existed. You (Nokia) have come to our State to make
money and need us more than we need you,” Manoj says. When quizzed if they’ll take Nokia head on in court, Manoj said, “Yes, of course. We are not going to take this lying down.” Throwing a gauntlet at Nokia, Manoj remarked, “Detthadi Pochamma Gudi. Let’s see who wins. If we don’t find a solution, there won’t be any Nokia showroom in the State.” Another filmmaker RP Patnaik is making a film titled Facebook. When asked if he’s contemplating to change the title, he said, “I am trying to get in touch with Facebook. If they have an objection, we will look for another similar title.”
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A viral campaign to bring accused Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony to justice has sparked a growing storm, with millions viewing an online video whose makers deny it oversimplifies the facts
BATTLEFIELD INTERNET Leila Macor
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he hashtag “#stopkony,” about the fugitive head of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group, has surged on Twitter and a 30minute video has been viewed by over 40 million people in barely three days. The White House has praised the campaign, while a string of celebrities have weighed in by tweeting links to the emotional video, “Kony2012,” and promoting the initiative by Californiabased non-profit group Invisible Children. “Here’s the biggest problem. Do you wanna know what it is? Nobody knows who he is. He’s not famous. He is invisible,” said the documentary’s maker Jason Russell. “Here is how we are going to make him visible.” The film has triggered a growing wave of support from the rich, famous and influential. “Good to see such strong interest in #stopkony - a key step to helping those most vulnerable,” tweeted Microsoft boss Bill Gates. “Dear Joseph Kony, I’m Gonna help Make you FAMOUS!!!! We will stop YOU #StopKONY ! All 6,OOO,OOO of my followers RT NOW!!! Pls!” fashion mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs said on his Twitter feed @iamdiddy. White House spokesman Jay Carney recalled that President Barack Obama announced in October he was sending some 100 military advisors to help Uganda and neighbouring countries hunt down Kony, as part of a wider response. “And I think that this viral video .. is part of that response — raising awareness about the horrific activities of the LRA,” Carney added. But the Stop Kony campaign has not been without controversy. The group has been criticised for using funds raised — some 70 per cent or more by some accounts — for salaries, travel expenses and filmmaking. Watchdog Charity Navigator gave it
a low two-star rating for lack of financial accountability. Others question the timing of the campaign — coming six years after Kony and a diminished army of several 100 fighters left Uganda — a fact mentioned in passing halfway through the 30-minute film. “Why now? What does it profit to market the infamy of a man already famous for his crimes and whose capture is already on the agenda?” Ugandan writer Angelo Izama wrote on his blog. “To call the campaign a misrepresentation is an understatement,” he added. “While it draws attention to the fact that Kony, indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court in 2005, is still on the loose, its portrayal of his alleged crimes in Northern Uganda are from a bygone era.” Responding to the criticism, Invisible Children put a statement on its website saying it had been “publicly denouncing (the) atrocities” of the LRA since they left Uganda in 2006. And it denied oversimplifying the facts, saying: “In our quest to garner wide public support of nuanced policy, Invisible Children has sought to explain the conflict in an easily understandable format.” To this end the campaign has focused “on the core attributes of LRA leadership that infringe upon the most basic of human rights,” an online statement said. As for its finances, the group, founded in 2003, explained that its accountability and transparency score is currently two stars because it does not have independent voting members on its board of directors. “We currently have four. We are in the process of interviewing potential board members,” it said. For the tens of thousands of people who have expressed support after viewing the video, the questions don’t appear to be a problem. “Either way, I support the movement,” said a Twitter user with AFP the handle @MDeGuuzzY.
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Seven killed as bus overturns
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and 70 others were injured when a bus overturned near Ausgram in Burdwan district in the early hours today. The bus carrying members of a marriage party from Kolkol village in Burdwan district to Birpara in neighbouring Birbhum district overturned when the driver lost control over the speeding vehicle at around 3.30am, police said.
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Rail Budget likely to cater to TMC aspirations NEW DELHI: The seven northeastern states, which hold the key for Trinamool Congress to emerge as a national party, could be bestowed with a slew of new rail projects in the upcoming Rail Budget. The Railway portfolio, which falls in its kitty, will be utilised by the party to make inroads in these states, where it has already made some gains by opening its account in the Arunachal Pradesh assembly and is eyeing the forthcoming polls. TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi had visited Nagaland, his first state visit, after becoming Railway Minister. Trivedi is expected to make a special mention of the need for improving connectivity in NorthEast. PTI
BURDWAN: Seven persons were killed
postal department employee at nearby Kooothupatty village who allegedly siphoned off `16 lakh from recurring deposit accounts. The man had siphoned off the money from 117 accounts, police said. Following a complaint from a depositor, police launched investigations.
Clinton hails Indian NGO Chintan's work WASHINGTON: Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has hailed the work of Chintan, an Indian NGO chosen for America’s first Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls, for eliminating child labour from recycling. “Chintan, an Indian nonprofit, is working on the ground to train and organize waste pickers and to eliminate child labour from their ranks,” she said formally announcing the award funded by the Rockefeller Foundation on Friday. “It seeks to identify and support innovative ideas that hold the promise of transforming the lives of women and girls around the world,” Clinton said.
“This group is advocating for those who work in the informal sector, pushing for recognition, basic protections, and fundamental dignity.” “Chintan's efforts have reached more than 20,000 waste pickers in India in the past five years. More than 2,000 children have been pulled out of the trash heaps and put on a path toward education and opportunity,’ she said. “Chintan's work in advocacy and research has expanded beyond local concerns and is helping change the way we understand informal labour sectors around the world,” Clinton said. The three awardees from India, Kenya and Tanzania,
representing “scalable innovations in the sectors of agriculture, technology, economic empowerment and the
Cong pays for folly AMRITSAR: Former deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly, Darbari Lal feels that the Congress has suffered a drubbing in the Assembly elections due to “wrong allocation” of tickets by the State party unit. Lal, says, “The major reason for the party's defeat is that, most candidates did not deserve party tickets as they were not fit to contest elections.” Lal had
earlier successfully contested Assembly polls on Congress ticket. He claimed that five Assembly seats in Amritsar, which were Congress strongholds, were lost as the tickets were given to undeserving candidates. Similarly, seats in Gurdaspur and Pathankot districts were lost as the state leadership did not lis-
ten to experienced politicians who were capable of guiding the party, he said. He also praised SAD chief Parkash Singh Badal for distributing party tickets well before the elections.He said Congress distributed tickets just a few days before the polls, as a result of which a majority of the candidates were not prepared to contest elecPTI tions.
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Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa distributes chocolates among children in Chennai on Friday. PTI
'green' economy” will each receive $500,000. The Rockefeller Foundation president, Dr Judith Rodin, said “Chintan's innovative work on green jobs and advocacy and organizing in India is an incredible example of really bringing all of these things together.” Chintan's founder, Bharati Chaturvedi, said her organisation “creates green jobs. We convert waste into social wealth, not just wealth.” Chaturvedi said they “will use this award to get a lot of young girls into school out the trash heaps, but also create more and more green jobs for women waste pickIANS ers.”
Woman paraded naked in Faridabad FARIDABAD: A group of armed men allegedly assaulted a woman and paraded her naked in a village in Faridabad district, police said. The incident took place in Raipur Kala village yesterday. According to police, a villager Ishwar Singh had fixed the marriage of his minor daughter on March 11, but it was called off after local authorities intervened following an anonymous complaint. Ishwar suspected that his neighbour Balihar Singh had complained to the authorities and vowed to take revenge. On the day of Holi, Ishwar along with around 30 armed men barged into Balihar's house. Not finding him there, they allegedly assaulted his mother and sister, Faridabad DCP Rajkumar said. Later they blackened the mother's face and paraded her naked in the village. On the complaint of the victim, the police have registered a case under IPC sections 323, 148, and 506 among others. PTI
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Students protest against DSK
Harry wins over Brazil
Mexican drug chief nabbed
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cuffles broke out on Friday at Cambridge University as about 200 protesters demonstrated against a speech by Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former IMF chief accused of sexual assault. Angry students shouted “DSK, go away” and “shame on you” outside the debating society building where he made an address on the global economy.
rince Harry launched a high-profile campaign in Brazil on Friday to promote all things British ahead of the 2012 London summer Olympics on his first visit to the South American economic power. Making his first solo tour, he flew into the “Marvellous City” earlier in the day for a three-day official visit following his tour of Belize, the Bahamas and Jamaica.
exican authorities announced on Friday they had captured the leader of the Jalisco New Generations drug cartel in Guadalajara, along with a top lieutenant. Military officials identified the man as Erick Valencia Salazar, alias “El 85.” Officials also seized over 30 rifles, grenades, magazines and cartridges of different calibers.
Israeli air strikes claim lives of 12 Palestinians, 20 injured GAZA CITY: Twelve Palestinians, most of them fighters, were killed and at least 20 wounded in a series of Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics said early on Saturday. The Israeli raids came as Palestinians fired dozens of rockets and mortar rounds into southern Israel starting on Friday morning, injuring four people, one seriously, Israeli military sources said. One Israeli strike, on a car travelling in the Tel El-Hawa neighbourhood west of Gaza City, killed the head of the militant Popular Resistance Committees, Zohair al-Qaisi, and fellow member Mahmud Hanani, the group said. The PRC threatened to retaliate for Qaisi’s death, and around 40 rockets and shells were subsequently fired on southern Israel. The Al Quds Brigades, the military arm of Islamic Jihad, said later that strikes had killed 10 of its members. The PRC and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, an armed offshoot of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah movement, issued statements claiming to have fired rockets into Israel on Friday. The official Palestinian WAFA news agency quoted a statement by the Fatahdominated Palestinian Authority condemning the Israeli retaliation, saying it had created a “negative environment” that would “escalate the circle of vio-
AFP. Hamas’s military wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, also warned of retribution. “Al-Qassam Brigades mourns the martyr leader Zohair Qaisi
Al-Qassam Brigades mourns the martyr leader Zohair Qaisi and martyr Mahmud Hanani and confirms that their blood will not be wasted, the enemy’s crime will be a curse on him.
A Hamas policeman inspects the remains of a vehicle after it was targeted by an Israeli air strike that killed the head of the Popular Resistance Committees militant group in Gaza City on Friday. AFP/MOHAMMED ABED lence in the region.” The Israeli military said Qaisi “was among the leaders who planned, funded and directed” a deadly cross-border attack into southern Israel from Egypt’s Sinai last August. In that incident, gunmen carried out a coordinated series of shooting ambushes on buses and cars on Route 12, which runs along the Egyptian border 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of the Red Sea resort of Eilat. The shootings took place over several hours, leaving eight
Potter inspire’s protest slogans MOSCOW: Witty and making bold contemporary references, the banners that mocked Vladimir Putin in mass protests have already coined famous new slogans and even become the subject of a Moscow exhibition. Taking inspiration from subjects as diverse as the Harry Potter novels and cosmetic surgery, the slogans brought a sense of fun to the protests and ripped apart taboos over criticising the Russian strongman in public. The Russian word for Botox has even become a hashtag for Putin on Twitter social networking site. “Volodya, save your face!” one reads, using the familiar version of Putin’s first name. “Send Wizard Churov to Azkaban” another says, referring to a magical prison in JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
dead and more than 25 wounded. The military statement said Qaisi was also involved in a 2008 attack on a terminal for pumping fuel from Israel into the Gaza Strip, in which two Israeli civilians were killed. The statement added that both the dead men were “responsible for planning a combined terror attack that was to take place via Sinai in the coming days.” It said that other strikes were aimed at men about to fire rockets into Israel. Hamas, which rules the Gaza
Strip, has maintained a tacit truce with Israel, but other armed Palestinian groups regularly fire rockets and mortars across the border, which can spark air strikes in response. The relatively small Popular Resistance Committees is one of the most active, and it pledged to avenge its men’s deaths. “We are not committed to the truce; we will respond very strongly to this (Israeli) crime,” Abu Ataya, a spokesman for the PRC’s military wing, the AlNasser Salahadin Brigades, told
Ex Obama aide rips Japan’s Hatoyama WASHINGTON: A former top aide to US President Barack Obama in a new book sharply criticizes Japan’s leader after landmark 2009 elections, saying that even Vietnam was worried about his strategic thinking. US officials have made no secret of their dislike of former prime minister Yukio Hatoyama, who urged a foreign policy more independent from the United States after his center-left party swept out long-ruling conservatives. In a memoir, Jeff Bader, who served as Obama’s adviser on East Asia until last year, said the White House had expected “at least some minor turbulence” after Japan’s August 2009 election but soon found Hatoyama’s policies outright “disturbing.” Bader’s book is titled Obama and China’s Rise.
Hamas’s military wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades
and martyr Mahmud Hanani and confirms that their blood will not be wasted, the enemy’s crime will be a curse on him,” it said in a statement. Its political leaders were more restrained. “The recent Zionist escalation is an unjustified crime, it comes as a part of the destabilisation of a stable security situation in the Gaza Strip” the Hamas-run Gaza government’s interior ministry said in a statement. “We hold the international community fully responsible for AFP the attacks.”
Child porn ring culprits sentenced WASHINGTON: Three US men were on Friday handed prison sentences for their involvement in an international child pornography ring, officials said. Andrew Scott, 31, from Michigan was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty in 2010 to participating in a “child exploitation enterprise” and two counts of production of child pornography, the US Department of Justice said in a statement. The other two, 68-year-old Woodrow Tracy from California and Justin Lee, 34, from Texas, were given prison time of eight and five and a half years. Their sentences were the result of an international investigation into the “Lost Boy” online bulletin board, said the department in a statement.
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COMMENT SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Dravid will be missed
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read a poster which said that when the temple doors are closed even God is behind the Wall. This seems so true in the case of Rahul Dravid. A cricketer of his calibre was criticised so much, it almost amounted to insult. No one vouched for Rahul, who has many a time saved India from defeat. Lucky Singh Secunderabad
would like to congratulate you for the Young at Noon page. Of late you have been carrying articles on Greek Gods. I always encourage my kids to read this. It is informative and fun. You could also consider including a crossword for children as it will help increase their knowledge. Mohan Kumar Banjara Hills
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he article on the world’s richest was a nice concept. Usually papers inform us only about winners. But your article had much more. It was a wonderful peek into these rich men’s lives. I was also surprised not to see any Indian in the top 10 list. Karishma Singhal Punjagutta
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EDITORIALS RELIGION NEEDS TO get real, fast It’s a bizarre scenario when the head of an organised religion uses an international stage to talk about ‘gay marriage’ rather than condemn the blood spilling across the globe; or call on the world to save the millions dying of starvation. In a speech at the Vatican yesterday to visiting American bishops, Pope Benedict XVI, said that “powerful political and cultural currents seeking to alter the legal definition of marriage”. In this day and age, does the issue of same-sex marriages take priority over the poor and the disenfranchised? As a growing number of people across the globe identify themselves as agnostic or atheist, organised religion is swiftly losing touch with reality. Its leaders are regressing into a fantastic state where they seek to deflect criticism of their archaisms by focussing on topics that hold no water. Religion is an excellent deliverer of hope to those who believe, but it should also offer them an enlightened view on the harsh realities of the 21st Century. It’s time religious leaders awoke to the brave new world where faith is as much a question of sensitivity and tolerance, as it is of belief in the intangible.
WHY WE LOVE... the facebook There are many reasons to love the social networking site, but when two women ‘friended’ each other only to find they were married to the same man, facebook’s subtle crime-fighting ability came to the fore. Needless to say the man has been arrested on charges of bigamy. So the next time you click on ‘Friends You may Know’ make sure you’re not a bigamist, or worse, because you never know; your face is very often an open book.
Instant nirvana offer at Spirituality Inc Soul Curry SUMAA TEKUR
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he shrill ringing of the fixed-line phone startled me on a busy weekday when I was furiously typing away at my laptop. Grumbling about having to break my flow of thought, I walked up to the phone and answered. An unsure female voice on the other end of the line said, “Hello?” and waited with a long pause to see what I would say next. I decided this had to be one of those telemarketing calls because she sounded like she didn’t know who she was calling. She had clearly dialled a random number. I said, “Yes?” in a matter-of-fact tone. Her voice turned friendly. “Hello
ma’am. I’m calling from…” she continued, and introduced the company she was representing. I wasn’t entirely shocked. But it doesn’t cease to amaze me how spirituality has turned into a major profit-churning industry in India. The call was from a reputed international religious organisation. The caller was urging me to become a member of a prestigious fold of her esteemed organisation. I said, “No, thank you,” and hung up. But the phone call continued to bother me long after. Spirituality organisations in India run call centres; they have HR processes for their recruits and run efficiently and in a cold-blooded manner. Nothing wrong with that. If people want an emotional connect and if there’s an organised way to do that, who am I to judge? And they probably need to organise themselves better when the fold grows larger.
However, how will I be able to trust an organisation that gives priority to process and structure over more humane emotions? It’s the classic debate of how one thinks versus how one feels, and spiritual organisations are increasingly leaning towards the former, which is a troubling thought. They have chief executive officers, regular office hours, set time tables for spirituality courses and sales staff with ‘targets’ to meet (read number of recruits to their courses/ organisation). Does the essence of the Guru’s teaching then lose steam in the midst of this structure? I was walking on the streets of Miami a few months ago and was approached by a Cuban with the Bhagvad Gita in hand urging me to make a donation to this organisation and buy a copy of the Gita. I was kind at first. But when he refused to see reason and even hear me out about where
I’m from or why I don’t need another copy of the Gita on my bookshelf, I lost patience and was forced to be rude to him. And this is not the first time this has happened to me in a foreign country. There’s no doubt that marketing genius can make or break a brand — in this case the spiritual guru. But there’s also no denying that their teachings may have helped millions find what they’re looking for. They’re popular because their teachings strike a chord with people somewhere and fill that void. People wouldn’t otherwise be patronising them. At the same time, I also wonder where these organisations should draw the line and allow destiny to take over and chart the course for their teachings and belief systems. It’s for each of them to decide, at the end of the day. (The writer is a Bangalorebased commentator)
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COMMENT SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Why doesn’t TRS contest all seats in Telangana? Politricks A SAYE SEKHAR
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hy has the vociferous Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) suddenly been finding itself on the defensive? Why has it always balked at the idea of contesting all the Assembly seats in the region? Reacting to the resounding victory of the Yadavs in Uttar Pradesh, Telugu Desam supremo N Chandrababu Naidu once again reiterated, wittingly or unwittingly, that he had no problem even if the Centre carved out Telangana as a separate State by 2014. The TRS, which normally rips such statements of Naidu apart, maintained a stoic silence. When the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) unleashed its senior leader Motkupalli Narismhulu against TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), the TRS could not pit anyone against him to engage in the slanging match. Narsimhulu is harping on his personal credibility and
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political steadfastness he earned in three decades. And, he has nothing to lose either. Except for making a political compromise to sail with Chandrababu Naidu in the changed circumstances after the demise of the legendary NT Rama Rao, there is hardly anything that portrays Narsimhulu in poor light. That came in handy for Chandrababu Naidu to place the valiant Narsimhulu in the infantry to lead the war against KCR from the front. The TDP upped its ante against KCR exactly when the latter found the ground under his feet slippery and is unable to sustain the steam of the separate State agitation, over which he lost control. KCR must surely be repenting now for juxtaposing the political joint action committee and the TRS together on the same footing and handing over the JAC’s reins to a theorist, without keeping its reins with himself. Mahbubnagar district, where the TRS hasn’t been as strong as it is elsewhere, has put the slogan of sentiment and its bondage with the fundamentals of the TRS as a political forma-
UNLESS THE TRS CONTESTS ALL SEATS OF THE ASSEMBLY, THE LOK SABHA AND LOCAL BODIES IN THE REGION AND WINS AT LEAST HALF OF THEM, IT CAN NEVER PURSUE ITS POLITICAL DEMAND. tion to a test in the upcoming byelections. The local political JAC wants to sail with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), constraining M Kodandaram, convener of TJAC, to make a tongue-in-cheek statement that people could vote for either the TRS or the BJP and that the JAC would not take any side, as both parties were fighting for the cause of a separate Telangana. Kodandaram, on his part, must be thinking that it’s an opportunity to checkmate the tyranny of KCR. Whether the BJP enjoys so much of strength to win the seat in a four-cornered contest is yet to be seen. If it does, it will certainly be a political shocker to many.
Chandrababu Naidu, who always prefers to stand on a high moral ground while burying his past underneath, is sparing no efforts to turn the situation to his advantage. The Congress, on its part, apparently gave up on the contest in the region. The chasm between the Telangana Congress MPs and ministers from the party in the region widened so much that they began pursuing two different agendas. For now, the MPs stayed away from the campaign of byelections. Now several questions, which remained unanswered for more than a decade owing to the emotional quotient involved in the Telangana issue, are surfacing. Those who are opposed to the demand of a separate state are now mustering strength from the affront launched by Narsimhulu and the TDP brigade which blew the bugle against KCR. The first question, which KCR may always desire to skip is that why doesn’t his party contest all the 119 Assembly seats in Telangana region. After raising the banner of revolt against Chandrababu Naidu and forming the TRS, he never fielded his party candi-
dates from all the Assembly or Lok Sabha seats in the region. While he had a poll truck with the Congress in 2004, he moved in the diametrically opposite direction and sailed with the TDP, which he himself branded as an Andhra party, in 2009. KCR’s acerbic tongue, on more than one occasion, found him in an embarrassing situation. His ‘calculated risk’ of staying away from the elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) too exposed the shallowness of his party’s strength among the urbane electorate. Unless the TRS contests all seats of the Assembly, the Lok Sabha and local bodies in the region and wins at least half of all of them, it can never gain the moral strength to pursue its political demand. As a political observer pointed out, any agitation would reach its logical end only if it is pursued relentlessly without holidays and vacations and only when wine shops are not exempted in the garb of ‘essential services’ from bandhs, the TRS too has to rework its strategy or remain a permanent whiner. The writer works for Postnoon
MODERN An urgent need MACHINE for band of sisters La femme ALEX PEARLMAN
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he glass ceiling has been cracked — that much is certain. But there are only 18 women at the helm of Fortune 500 companies, just 20 per cent of parlimentary seats globally are held by women, and female members of senior management are few and far between, despite all the magazine covers that have declared one year or another ‘The Year of the Woman’. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg moderated Friday morning’s first panel at the third annual Women in the World Summit, “Where are the Women at the Top?” Other questions addressed: What happened to the gender revolution? Has it stalled? And if so, why? Shelby Knox, director of women’s rights organising for Change.org said, “We were told we were equal, and that there were no barriers — then we got
into the workplace and found barriers and thought it was our problem as individuals. This generation’s young women have looked at themselves like they’re the problem, like there’s something wrong, personally, when they can’t move forward.” Young women need to work as a collective, was the sense of the panelists, banding together and helping each other up the corporate ladder. As Madeleine Albright said at Thursday evening’s opening event, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help each other.” Jill Abrahmsom, the executive editor of the New York Times, worked under the first female bureau chief of Time magazine, who once said, “No woman will ever be the editor of the New York Times.” Abrahmsom is the first woman to hold the position, and proudly stated that close to 40 per cent of senior management at the Times is women. “The lack of strong women is working against the grain,” said Steinem. “After all, the last time a lot of guys saw a powerful woman, they were eight.”
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BUSINESS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
FICCI wants duty on LCD/LED to go he Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry wanted the customs duty on LCD and LED panels to be brought down to zero per cent and the enduser condition must be waived. It also sought hike in import duty on set top boxes to10 per cent from the present five per cent and wanted duty on DVD writers to be nullified.
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he Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 0.75 percentage points cut in its key policy ratio to pump `48,000 crore in the economy, but the move may not lead to immediate reduction in lending rates. The CRR — the portion of deposits banks require to keep with the RBI — cut from 5.5 to 4.75 per cent will ease the liquidity situation.
aptain RS Dhillon, general manager (operations and training) has assumed charge as head of training, Central Training Establishment, Air India at Hyderabad, on March 7. He has taken over from Captain Rakesh Anand who has now moved as executive director, flight safety. Capt. Dhillon is a master of fleet with an experience of more than 21,000 hours of flying and has flown various aircraft which include Fokker F-27, Avro HS 748, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family aircrafts (A319, A-320, A-321) and Airbus A330 aircrafts.
Event will also witness participation of UAC – SUKHOI with one chalet and the aircraft display of their much-anticipated Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
Eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be showcased for the first time in India.
6000 sq metres of exhibition space — 18 hospitality chalets — and more than 25 aircraft on display
Piaggio Aero will be part of the air show with aircraft participation and hospitality chalet.
Renowned Russian aerospace organization, IRKUT, will be participating for the first time in India Aviation 2012 with 300 sq. metre exhibition space. Leading business and commercial aircraft manufactures will all be a part of the air show. a. Airbus b. Boeing c. Bombardier d. Dassault e. Embraer f. Gulfstream g. Hawker Beechcraft h. Piaggio Aero i. UAC – Sukhoi j. IRKUT - Beriev
HIGHLIGHTS OF HYDERABAD AIR SHOW Major aircraft engine manufacturers like GE, CFM, Safran, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce and IAE have also confirmed their participation at the show.
Insights from Government of India’s policy makers, business leaders and market experts, networking opportunities with global aviation players will be available Partner country: UK; focus country: France; guest country: USA
The event will witness the presence of a major helicopter manufacturers like a. Augusta Westland b. BELL – Textron group c. Eurocopter - EADS d. UTC Sikorsky
Leading aircraft simulation organizations like CAE, Canada, ELITE, Switzerland, MPS, Netherlands, Mechtronix , Canada will be displaying their products and services at the show.
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he City is being spruced up for the third edition of India Aviation show on civil aviation, being jointly organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation, and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The conference is happen-
ing at a time when the civil aviation industry in the country is bleeding with the top three players – Jet Airways, Air India and Kingfisher – are embroiled in severe financial problems. The air show, as it is famously known, will happen from March 14 to 18. The conference will provide
a forum for global players to tap the emerging opportunities in the Indian civil aviation market and for Indian players to interface with their global counterparts. It will be an ideal platform for knowledge sharing and showcasing the growth of civil aviation in India and act as a
medium for deliberation and discussion on various policy matters. The conference will examine the global outlook towards civil aviation, with particular focus on addressing the challenges faced by the industry and preparing for future opportunities.
Conference theme Theme of this year’s conference will be ‘India, the emerging aviation hub’ and the conference would deliberate on unlocking the potential of the sector and making it commercially successful. The India Aviation 2012 will focus on the need to make India an aviation hub.
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MOTORING SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Auto sales in China fall
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utomobile sales in China fell 6 per cent in the first two months of the year compared with a year earlier, prompting a top autoindustry representative to express concern about the growth outlook for the world's biggest auto market. The slow start suggests China won't afford auto manufacturers the explosive growth of earlier years.
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azda, battling four years of losses, is offering voluntary buyout packages to US workers and raising the specter of dismissals in an effort to cut costs. Mazda is "in the midst of an extremely challenging business environment," said Jim O'Sullivan, CEO of Mazda North American Operations, in a March 7 memo to employees.
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razil is pushing Mexico to slash its auto exports to Latin America's biggest economy by more than a third to about $1.4 billion a year as it attempts to shield its own struggling industry from a strong currency. The export quota, proposed in a letter to Mexico's government, is one of several Brazilian demands to rework a bilateral automotive trade deal.
Neighbour’s envy, owner’s pride It roars like a beast waiting to be unleashed. And once you’ve pressed the start button, it is the beginning of one of the best rides of your life OSAMA SALMAN
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ne of the first things you will notice about the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG is the engine roar. Ah! Pure unadulterated engine music. Revving up the 6.3 litre 457bhp powered beast is like bliss. And the ride has only just about begun. In direct competition to the BMW M3, the advanced version of the C-class is, well, better and faster too. No doubt the M3 is a splendid car. But then with C63, and you’d never look beyond the Mercedes because that is what it gives you — raw power. The AMG Bi-Turbo engine comes in the C-class guise and if this were ever on the road, you’d pass this off as a regular C-class. But don’t go just by appearances. I can’t help but rave about the engine roar because it truly sets you in the mood for racing. If you ever heard the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG start (yes, the same car that was featured in Transformers 3), you’d know what the sound of the C63 exactly is. As I sat on the bucket seats aka my racing seats and buckled my seatbelt in, they strangely tightened themselves. The moment finally came where I turned the ignition key of the V8 engine and I knew I was
going to be subjected to everybody’s envy. I drove the car on a slightly less crowded road, Road no. 45 in Jubilee Hills. There is enough open road to test the speed and enough traffic to know its practicality for regular use. Upon reaching it, I changed the driving mode to sport, which made the suspension stiffer. I pressed the accelerator as hard as I could and the turbo pushed me back to my seat. I could feel the excessive power coming to me and nervousness of driving this car took a backseat. The car wastes no
time in responding to you and accelerates from 0-100kmph in a neat 4.4 seconds. The handling in the C63 AMG is fantastic and with the stiffer suspension, I could feel every bump on the road. The monster hugged the road and never let go of it even once, as if it were glued to the tarmac. Handling is definitely the key strength of the C63. This German machine makes maximum use of its power by changing its 7-speed gearbox only after the car passes the 6000rpm
mark. What you get in return is bad fuel economy which makes the car impractical for everyday use. But then it’s one beauty you will be dying to show off in your garage. When you talk about this car, everything apart from the drive can go for a toss. Because once you’ve driven the C63 AMG, you wouldn’t want to talk about anything else. At the end of the ride, I was sweaty, gasping for breath. This is exactly how the F1 drivers feel like after each race. If there ever were a word to describe the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG, it’s wow! Trust me, this is nothing like you’ve seen before. Ever.
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ercedes-AMG GmbH, commonly known as AMG, is a subsidiary of the Mercedes-Benz car company specialising in high-performance luxury cars. AMG models typically have more aggressive looks, higher performances, better handling and better stability, and more extensive use of carbon fiber than their regular Mercedes counterparts. AMG models are typically the most expensive and highestperformance of each Mercedes series, with the exception of nonAMG V12 models found in the most expensive ranks of the Mercedes line-up.
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TECHNOLOGY SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK www.pininterest.com s websites go, it doesn’t get better than this. Simply put, pin interest is an online pin board that allows you to share and organise things you love. Quotes to recipes, pets to people, there’s nothing you cant find here.
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PROCESSOR
The processor is an Apple A5X ARM-based unit - it has quad-core graphics but is still a dual-core based unit. Apple reckons it's "twice as fast" as Tegra 3, and offers four times the graphics performance of Nvidia's chip.
SCREEN
The new iPad has a great retina display — as on the iPhone 4 and 4S you can't distinguish individual pixels and the resolution is a stunning 2048 x 1536 pixels. As expected, it's the same 9.7-inch size. It's only 264ppi and has a million more pixels than HD. Phew! There's the fingerprintresistant oleophobic coating from before as well as support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously.
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You can now record 1080p video on this iPad with an iSight camera. The rear camera is set at 5 megapixels and has a 5-element lens plus auto face-detection, auto focus lock and image stabilisation for video. Once again there's tap-to-focus as well as photo and video geotagging.
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xperts believe that the new iPad is fantastic, much better than the previous one. However, if you’ve already brought yourself the iPad 2, you might want to wait for the iPad 4. Yes the screen is better, and it’s faster too with a far better camera, and far more enticing not to buy. But essentially, unless you are a gadget-freak, you can still hold onto the iPad 2. Easier said than done, we suppose!
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The wait is finally over. After much speculation, Apple finally unveiled the next generation of the iPad in San Francisco. It’s been called ‘The New iPad’
DICTATION
Dictation is now included within iOS 5.1 on the new iPad. Instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the keyboard, then say what you want to say. Tap done, and iPad converts your words into text. You can use dictation to write messages, take notes, surf the web and more.
at 73mbps. You can also use the new iPad as a personal hotspot via wi-fi, bluetooth or USB. All models feature bluetooth 4.0.
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Apple has announced iPhoto for the iPad. It looks terrific and seems like a semi-pro tool — there are some really professional photo editing tools in there. iMovie can now deal with 1080p video. Infinity Blade Dungeons and Sky Gamblers Air Supremacy were also shown off as was a new version of Garage Band.
CONNECTIVITY
4G LTE is included in the new tablet. That is, well, faster than 3G. Much faster, actually. There's also 21Mbps HSPA+, DC-HSDPA offering 42Mbps. LTE clocks in
CRAZY
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n Wealth of content, brilliant graphics, excellent simulation. n Tight controls, highly customisable.
f you’d like to have news delivered to you on your tablet, get Pulse. The news reader takes all your favourite websites and turns them into an interactive mosaic. It works on iPad, iPhone Android, Kindle and Nook!
Get ready for some screen magic
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VIDEOGAME REVIEW THE GOOD
APP OF THE WEEK
I have always been a huge fan of Apple, especially the iPad. The new iPad is awesome. The display is to die for! Gaming and movies are going to be so much fun on this. I have already asked my friend to preorder it. The pricing is not too high either.
LIFE
The new iPad delivers the same battery life as the iPad — that's 10 hours - with 9 hours if you're using LTE. LTE is a big power drain, so that's an impressive stat.
DIMENSIONS
The new iPad is 9.4mm thick and 652g in weight (662g for the WiFi+4G version) — the footprint is 241 x 186mm. As before, there's still the 30 pin dock connector. Forget the rumours about having microSD, mini Display Port and Thunderbolt — they aren't here.
PRICING
Pricing remains the same as previous generation iPads, with 16/32/64GB models in Wi-Fi for $499, $599, and $699 and 3G/4G LTE models for $629, $729, and $829. Apple wins hearts, yet again. And this time, the new iPad really stands out. With a retina display, superb camera, and 4G (which will take ages to come to India), this is a winner. Steve Jobs would have been a happy man. Oh! Before we forget, it’s going to be out in the market on March 16 (that’s six days from today) in 11 countries. Happy savings!
ABOUT THE I PAD
I have an iPad and didn’t think it was necessary to upgrade to iPad 2. But it’s time I get myself the new iPad. It’s awesome. I love everything about it. It certainly is going to set ERSHAN a new benchmark. But LAKHANI few can reach the stanstudent dards of Apple.
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As soon as I read that it iwas being launched, I called my brother up in Australia and asked him to buy me one. It might be a tad expensive, but with a device like this, every penny is worth it. While the 4G might not be of any use in India, the superfast processor more than makes up for it.
TECH SPEAK MG SIEGLER, Columnist for TechCrunch “Yes, it largely looks the same as the iPad 2. Yes, it’s ever-so-slightly, but noticeably (for those who use their iPad a lot, like me) thicker. I couldn’t tell a difference in weight (though it does weigh slightly more). What really matters, of course, is the screen. It’s glorious. The new camera is much, much, much, much, much better.”
DONALD BELL Cnet’s senior editor of Tablets “The iPad's new screen is a stunner. As far as disappointments go, Apple could have been more aggressive with its processor performance, or perhaps brought the iPad's cameras up to iPhone 4S specs. Perhaps it could have gone thinner or done more to extend its lead in battery life, which Apple claims is still 10 hours, or 9 hours on 4G.”
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ANIMAL KINGDOM SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
PET NEWS Hero of the day
Cosmetic surgery
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leven-year-old Austin Forman,from British Columbia has an angel on his side. Austin was attacked by a cougar from less than 10 feet away. Angel, his golden retriever jumped directly into the big cat's path and bore the brunt of the attack.
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pet in Britain has been given a facelift with a cosmetic surgery worth 10,000 pounds for treating his excess skin over his face. Jowly dog Junior, has been transformed after having his second operation.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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040-2779 7458, 9848645350 Claws & Paws 98662 82772 All Creatures Animals Clinic 040-2773 0885 BIRDS Govt Veterinary Hospital 040-2331 9656, 2753 5755 Bird Watcher’s Society 040-2355 6166 Friends of Birds9391048315 SNAKES Friends of Snakes 8374233366
CATS AND DOGS The Animal Care Clinic 040-2335 2474 Pet’s World Dog Clinic 98856 46259 Blue Cross of Hyderabad 040-3298 9858, 23544355/ 5523 Vet-N-Pet 040-6553 9535, 93463 05890 Bluplus Pet Clinic 040-2712 1739, 2716 2636 Sri Sai Pet Clinic
MEAGAN
While it is time for us to bring out our summer clothes and sunscreen, let’s also spare a thought for our pets. Summer is naturally not among their favourite seasons. We share a few tips to keep your pets bright and sunny this season
Pug care
Help your pets beat the heat INDIRA ATLURI
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hen we spoke to a few vets and pet owners in the city, we found out that summer heat is as disliked by our pets as it is by us. Amar Gurthu, a city-based vet is an ardent pet lover, and the owner of two Labradors. He tells us, “My boys Lance and Rocky prefer to stay indoors mostly. But that doesn’t mean I think they are fine. From simple things like refilling their water bowls to ensuring that their morning walks are taken
earlier during the day, I make sure they are kept hydrated in the summers. The roads get hot too quickly in the summers and it may burn their paws.” He adds, “It may come as a surprise, but pets can also get sunburned, and so it is wise to apply sunscreen on areas like their ears and also on their nose. Any sunscreen we apply can be used on the dogs.” Much as dogs love to cool off in pools and kiddie pools in summer, it is not advisable to leave them in the water for long. Summer is a perfect time for the breeding of ticks, so make sure you dry off your pets after their dip in the pool. A high quality diet, teamed with regular checks
on their skin condition is a good tip to follow in summer. Charu Rao, a university student in the city adores her little pug, Itsy. She explained to us, “Thanks to the Vodafone advertisements that kept coming on TV, I started wanting to own a pug. And when my friend told me of her cousin’s new-born pug, I bought him with my pocket money and brought him home in a basket. My mum was furious, but a month later, she is the one who is more concerned about Itsy’s health than I am. “Our vet had told us that if pugs are exposed to severe heat, they could have a tough time breathing and could even suffer from heart attacks. An indica-
tion of this is when the dog starts breathing heavily. So we make sure to keep him indoors mostly, and during walks, take a bottle of water and a bowl to let him drink at regular intervals.” The age of the dog is another factor that could determine how it will do during summers. Dr. Laxmi Acharya, a veterinarian tells us more. “Dogs that are usually resistant in their younger days are more susceptible to being affected in summers as they age. Indications such as a faster heartbeat, warm skin and panting are meant to be taken seriously, as this is the way your dog is trying to tell you that something is wrong, she advises.
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BOOKS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
SHORT READS Title: The woman who went to bed for a year Author: Sue Townsend ISBN: 9780718157159 Publisher: Michael Joseph he day her gifted twins leave home for university, Eva climbs into bed and stays there. For 17 years she's wanted to yell at the world, 'Stop! I want to get off'. Finally, this is her chance. Perhaps she will be able to think.
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Title: Saved by cake Author: Marian Keyes ISBN: 9780718158897 Publisher: Michael Joseph t is an extremely honest account of Marian Keyes' battle with depression, and how baking has helped her. A complete novice in the kitchen, Marian decided to bake a cake for a friend and that was it - she realised that baking was what she needed.
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Title: Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation Author: Elaine Pagels ISBN: 978-0670023349 Publisher: Viking Adult laine ‘s new book, tackles a text that is firmly, dramatically within the New Testament canon: The Book of Revelation, the surreal apocalyptic vision of the end of the world . . .
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Title: The Expats Author: Chris Pavone ISBN: 978-0307956354 Publisher: Crown ate Moore leaves her double life as a wife and mother and a covert operative in the CIA when her husband, Dexter, gets a job in Luxembourg. But she fears that her past will come back to haunt her. Soon her new life as an expat begins to unravel.
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Till death do us part Regular readers of JD Robb can dare. But first-time readers venturing into the series with Celebrity of Death are advised to stay away...far, far away characters. A first time reader will be left clueless as to why otherwise rational people would behave as they do. And that’s only the beginning. I say, let’s get to the bottom line. The pace is slow, the writing insipid, the plot uninspired and the characters boring. Regular readers of Robb/Roberts can dare. Others, I'd advise to find a quicker and less painful mode of death.
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ver the years, I have come to become somewhat of a cautious reader. It’s a direct consequence of the fact that with each passing year, I get less and less time to read, making me feel that I have to make each book count. So I consciously quench the urge to pick a book at random, afraid that it will be a disappointment. Instead, I find myself leaning towards authors I trust implicitly, or reads that are making news in the literary circles. Or, more recently, banking on best-seller lists. I should have known better. Best-sellers, don't and have never meant, good books. All they mean is that they are popular. Celebrity in Death, currently sitting at the top of New York Times Best-seller List just reminded me that, the hard way. All my caution, as it turns out, was most needed here. A little research would have revealed, the JD Robb on the cover is — surprise, surprise — Nora Roberts. And the book, it seems, comes from an illustrious line of “best-sellers” in the In
Death series started in 2001, which follows the story of Eve Dallas, a tough cop with a dark past and her uber rich, uber handsome and mysterious love interest, Roarke. Celebrity in Death —believe it or not — is the thirty-fourth book in the series. Eve Dallas is
playing Miss Congeniality. The Icove Agenda, a film based on one of her famous cases is being released. Each member of the cast is a uncanny reproduction of the people in her life. Things turn ugly when at a pre-release party, the actress playing Peabody (Eve's sidekick) is
found dead in the pool. Now Eve has to find the bad guy, solve the crime and save the day. Or so we should believe. Robb/Roberts writes assuming that we would, or should, have read at least some of her previous masterpieces and therefore be well aquatinted with the
Another chance at love Ranjani Rajendra ranjani.r@postnoon.com
‘If two people are meant to be together, eventually they’ll find their way back.’ Best of Me talks about just that
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he Best of Me has got all the trappings of a typical romance novel — the protagonists Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole are irrevocably in love and dream of a beautiful future together. For Dawson, Amanda is the ray of light and joy that he'd always dreamed of. She brings out the best in him. For Amanda, the broody and reticent Dawson is like an irresistible charm. But there's a hitch — the two come from opposite sides of the tracks; while Amanda belongs to a well-to-do family, Dawson comes from one
Name Best of Me Author Nicholas Sparks Pages 292 Publisher Hachette India of the most notorious families in town. It's these very differences that attract and then force apart the high school sweethearts. Both Dawson and Amanda eventually move on, but neither can ever truly forget their one true love — the kind of love that they know they'll never find ever
Name Celebrity in Death Author JD Robb Pages 400 Publisher Putnam Adult
again. But fate has other plans and after decades the former lovers come together once again. Despite initial reluctance, they find they've never stopped loving each other. How they deal with the situation and their feelings forms the crux of this heartrending story. The ending may be predictable, but the love is so heartwarming that it overshadows all else. Nicholas Sparks has an uncanny ability to bring alive each situation for his reader. He strikes all the right cords. Pick up the book if you're in the mood for a little romance, but don't expect anything overtly mushy. The Best of Me, is an honest interpretation of true love and how it stands the test of time — not in the way you'd expect it to though.
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Apple and US publishers A to face DOJ’s wrath
Talia Ralph
The US Justice Department has warned Apple and five major publishers that it is planning on suing them for collaborating to raise the price of electronic books
Justice Department lawsuit over e-book pricing is on the horizon for Apple and five major US publishers, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Justice Department warned the companies that they would face legal action for collaborating to raise electronic book prices, the Journal found. The five publishers involved in the case are Simon & Schuster, Hachette, Penguin, Macmillan, and HarperCollins. Some of the publishers are in talks to settle the potential antitrust case, which could result in cheaper e-books for consumers, Reuters reported. Traditionally, publishers sold physical books for half the cover price, which enabled retailers to set their own store price, Slate reported. However, when Apple introduced its first iPad in 2010, the company moved to an "agency" model, allowing publishers to set book prices and give Apple a 30 per cent cut, which upset many publishers. Apple also reportedly stipulated that publishers couldn't let rival retailers like Amazon sell the same book for less, which made the agency model an industry standard, Slate reported. Justice Department lawyers argue that both Apple and the publishers violated federal antitrust laws by putting their ebook plan in place, the Journal reported. Apple and all five publishers declined to comment on the proceedings, as did the Justice Department, according to the Journal. The publishers have denied acting together to raise prices, Reuters reported. They told investigators that the shift to the agency pricing model enhanced competition in the industry and allowed electronic booksellers to thrive. In December, the European Union opened formal antitrust proceedings to investigate whether the same publishers had “engaged in anti-competitive practices affecting the sale of e-books” in Europe, the Washington Post reported. The announcement of the lawsuit came after a series of surprise raids at e-book companies last March by European antitrust officials, according to the Post. GLOBAL POST
WHAT’S SELLING Walden’s best in fiction
Walden’s best in non-fiction
New York Times’ best in fiction
New York Times’ best in non-fiction
n Tea for two and a piece of cake by Preeti Shenoy
n Confessions Of A Serial Dieter by Kalli Purie
n Celebrity in death by JD Robb
n American Sniper by Chris Kyle
n Most And More by Voice Ra
n A perfect blood, by Kim Harrison
n Aleph by Paulo Coelho
n Abundance, by Peter H. Diamandis
n Switched by Amanda Hocking
n Art of StressFree Living by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
n Kill Shot by Vince Flynn
n Killing Lincoln, by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
n The Litigators by John Grisham
n Jewel In The Lotus by Sri M
n Private Games by James Patterson
n Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson
n Time Of My Life by Cecelia Ahern
n Bounce by Matthew Syed
n The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice
n Indivisible, by James Robison and Jay W. Richards.
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Breaking barriers DEEPAK DESHPANDE
Arshia Ayub may be more famously known as cricketer Arshad Ayub’s wife, but she’s carved herself a niche as a champion of women’s rights. Today, Arshia’s name features prominently among a host of NGOs Osama Salman salman.o@postnoon.com
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s we walk into Arshia Ayub’s office in Banjara Hills, she welcomes us warmly. Her pleasant demeanour and ability to charm is immediately obvious. But that’s only just the tip of the iceberg, as we find out, during the course of our conversation. After having been in the US for 13 years, Arshia returned home to complete her graduation in commerce. Her fascination for ‘arm chair psychology’ led her take up the profession seriously. Arshia is a counsellor and has been practicing for the past 10 years. She trained under Dr Sujata Potay, a leading psychologist in the city, before she completed her postgraduation in psychotherapy and counselling. Philanthropy, however, came naturally to Arshia. One of the many NGOs she has worked for is the Hyderabad Zakat Foundation which works towards the upliftment of the underprivileged and helps educate children who can’t afford to go to college.
Mushy women or macho women? All About Eve
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Another project that she is passionate about has to do with the Henry Martin Institute (HMI), an NGO that promotes peaceful living. Here, she trains teachers to break stereotypes and do away with prejudice among students, by practicing peace education in the classroom. “People often ask me why being a Muslim, I am involved with a Christian organisation and I always tell them I am involved because its main intention is to bridge gaps between religions and break stereotypes,” she said. Talking about how she came to work with HMI, Arshia said, “I was fortunate enough to attend a conference with Dr Ron Kraybill, HoD, conflict resolution in the University of Virginia. He noticed my interest and advised me to take it up full-time. The then director of HMI told me that they have openings and said that it’ll be good if a woman talks about Islam and the Hijab. He persuaded me to take it up and that is when I realised I had a keen interest in the subject.” Arshia aims to bust the stereotypes associated with
Muslim women, in that they are suppressed. “I have a real desire to talk and spread awareness. It also gives me the satisfaction, energy and drive to educate people about Muslim women better,” she says. She is not very vocal about her involvement in voluntary
THE CV First job: Paper delivery girl at the age of 9 Last book read: I don’t remember. The book I am reading currently is by John Grisham Last movie seen: The Artist Inspiration: Parents and Grandfather Motto in life: To live in a way that I can have a clear conscience when I go to bed
organisations. Her humility doesn’t allow her to. “I am not involved as much as other people in the same field. But I have great admiration for them,”says Arshia, modestly. The ultimate satisfaction, she says, is when teachers tell her that they liked her training, because that would mean that a lot of children in turn would be influenced through them. There’s another interesting facet to the lady’s personality. A little known fact about Arshia is that she wants to go bungee jumping. “I refuse to accept that I am an adrenalin junkie. But I have had a go at skiing, and white water rafting in Bali,” she concedes. Arshia is also the first to admit that she’s not perfect. “I have a foul temper and I have a really bad habit of forgetting things,” she quips. Being the wife of a former cricketer, Arshad Ayub, Arshia is often asked if she feels overshadowed. She replies saying that she finds support from her husband in all her pursuits. “We support each other. I supported him through his cricketing days and now, he has done the same for me,” she affirms.
rrespective of how women are celebrated on International Women’s Day or any other day for that matter, how progressive we claim to have become, one thing continues to be true — it’s a man’s world. So what does a woman do to survive in this world? Charm him? Or does she equip herself with ‘certain’ qualities that will help her survive? I would prefer the latter, but I have come to the conclusion that my skills such as selfconfidence, assertiveness, dominance, etc, does not seem to go down to well with the opposite sex. I am then perceived as displaying stereotypical ‘male’ behaviour. Why do men feel the right to inherit these qualities but not women? Women who have these qualities are perceived negatively, because they are refusing to adhere to their set gender roles. My question is why can’t men understand something as simple as the concept that when a woman is working she tries to seem like her counterparts, as that is the need of the hour. And when she is out of the professional setting, she is still the sensitive, compassionate and caring person — the ‘woman’ she is meant to be. It’s appalling to see that one is promptly given the tag of a ‘manly’ woman and therefore men never feel the need for chivalry with her! For instance, when it comes to making decisions or or going out there and slogging it out— can she do it? Yes, she can. But I say, there is no harm in taking the bill once in a while or opening the door before she does, or waiting to ensure that your female colleague, who is working all alone till late in the night, is safe. After all, it not only makes you a gentleman, it makes you human.
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Glittering star
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shirodkar unveiled the opulence seasons collection of diamond jewellery at the Taj Krishna on Friday.
SHEDDING SOME LIGHT
SS Rajamouli
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In a bid to raise awareness about Glaucoma, some members of the film fraternity like director SS Rajamouli and composer MM Keeravani participated in a walk organised by the LV Prasad Eye Institute. People from all walks of life also took part in the event.
Behind bars
Radio Mirchi and Big Bazaar have set out to create awareness about the hazards of a harmful eco-system. RJ Hemant enacted a mock arrest for a cleaner Hyderabad at Big Bazaar in Kachiguda on Friday.
Three days of fun
pringSpree, the annual cultural festival of NIT Warangal is being held this year from March 9 to 11. The inaugural day saw events like the War of the DJs, which was followed by
a music competition. Some of the other events that took place at the festival were a photo exhibition, face painting competition, a spelling bee, a dance and gaming competition, workshops on ethical hacking
and cartooning and much more. But the best has been saved for the last. Performances of bands like Xerath, a metal band, Paradigm Shift and Skrypt is set to be the highlight of the festival.
Sara Sharma & Nikhil
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WOMEN HAPPIER IF MEN FEEL THEIR PAIN
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am a 21-year-old girl and have lived in hostels throughout my student life, now also I am studying in a women’s college. For a long time I have been trying to talk to boys my age but I get cold feet as soon as I see them and I end up making a fool of myself. All my friends make fun of me and often tease me in front of boys. What should I do?
Dear depressed girl, First thing you do is to find a new set of friends. Problem solved, new friends and no one will know how chickenhearted you are. For god sake they are boys not dragons. Anyway the pressing problem is your confidence level. Try holding a conversation with a boy for 10 minutes and see if he runs away from you. If he doesn’t then girl you are on the right track. Go out for some time with friends who are boys and maybe try and initiate a conversation, and then you will get an idea how to behave.
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en like to know when their wife or girlfriend is happy while women really want the man in their life to know when they are upset, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. The study involved a diverse sample of couples and found that men's and women's perceptions of their significant other's empathy, and their abilities to tell when the other is happy or upset, are linked to relationship satisfaction in distinctive ways, according to the article published online in the Journal of Family Psychology. Source: Science daily
PETER JOHN A.
Parents are always planning to spend quality time with their little ones. And yet, they’re missing out on a vital bonding opportunity that is staring them in the face all the while
Loud & Proud
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In bed with the baby MINI SINGH
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ne of my favourite parts of the day (rather, the night), is when I am drowsy, cuddling in bed with my kids. We may quarrel all day about silly things like completing homework, or getting the socks off the floor; but bedtime is bonding time. Research proves that our brainwaves change constantly during the day as well as night. One of the biggest misconceptions about sleep is that it is just a matter of our bodies ‘turning off ’ for several hours, followed by our bodies ‘turning back on’ when we wake up. Nothing could be further from the truth. When we’re relaxing and our brainwaves shift from the active beta to the alpha and theta stages, we’re letting our guards down and forging significant emotion-
Queer women & sexuality
al bonds. This is all the more true for babies and children, for whom this theta-wave bonding time can create lasting lifelong bonds which probably nourish them for years to come. That is why it is so confusing for me that co-sleeping is even an issue in some places. For me, it’s a no-brainer that co-sleeping is not only desirable, but is vital to the emotional well-being of the baby; not to mention, the parent. In fact, I’d go a step further and state that it should be illegal to let a baby or child sleep alone in a crib, let alone an entire room. It’s simple logic that people; especially babies or very small children get attached to and feel close to people they sleep near. In the absence of people, they develop an unnatural attachment to a blanket or a soft toy. Parents usually expend a lot of energy and time in planning how they will spend quality time with their little ones, so that they feel emotionally bonded. And yet, they’re missing out on a vital bonding opportunity
IT IS THE MOST INAPPROPRIATE THING IN THE WORLD TO EVEN TRY AND INITIATE SEXUAL CONTACT IN THE SAME ROOM AS A SLEEPING CHILD. THAT’S WHAT THE OTHER BEDROOMS ARE FOR! that is literally effortless and is staring them in the face all the while. Simply have the little ones sleep in the same bed as you. It is as relaxing for you, as it is for the baby. Sleeping near your baby has the same effect on you that petting a cat or dog has on a hyperactive child. It calms you down and makes you feel relaxed. True, concerns regarding cosleeping are not entirely unfounded. But they can be worked around. For instance, initially I was convinced that I’d crush my newborn to death if
she slept near me. I was pretty sure that if I put my arm over her, I’d interrupt her breathing. But I was reassured when I didn’t kill her 10 days in a row. She’s still alive, so phew! We learn with experience. Also, there’s the other problem of what to do when you want to have sex. It is the most inappropriate thing in the world to even try and initiate sexual contact in the same room as a sleeping child. That’s what the other bedrooms are for! Look at it this way — are you making your baby sleep alone for something that might happen once a week (okay, maybe once in three days) for half an hour (okay, maybe one hour). You can have your half-hour adventure by creeping out into another room, and then come back to your baby. You get zero-investment rich returns for snuggling with your baby. And anyway, the spouse is not as cuddly and sweet-smelling as the baby, is he now? The writer is a Hyderabadbased commentator
s a child growing up in a conservative orthodox Hindu family there was no question of sex education at home. I don’t know anyone in India whose parents ever sat them down to tell them about the 'birds and the bees'. Any talk about sex was frowned upon and unheard of and when they showed female actors on television gyrating to the latest beats, we were usually given some errand to run and our parents ensured we left the room. They were ready to do anything to keep the word ‘sex’ and ‘sexuality’ out of our lives. So, it was not surprising that the topic of sexuality was never brought up. If my parents noticed something amiss, they never talked about it. When they discovered that I stayed with my partner in a different city they tried to brush it off. They adhered to the old adage — ignorance is bliss. Today, close on the heels of International Women's day when people talk about women's liberation, her right to live independently and make choices, they completely ignore the bigger picture. The heteronormative society is ready to make a leeway for certain things and let the woman be independent but it is within boundaries. Her independence is confined to earning for the family but there is no allowance for independent choices. Furthermore, if you are a lesbian then your independence is curbed because, you dared to think about your sexuality and had the audacity to reflect on your sexual preference. If the Supreme Court verdict is in favour of the queer community, the lesbian and bisexual women have another cause for celebration. After having won the battle against inequality and the struggle for equal wages they will now win the right to be with the person they love irrespective of their gender or sexual identity.
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T-TOWN TWEETIES @RGVzoomin “@Riteishd: He who laughs last is the joker who’s the last to get the joke.”
@shrutihaasan
Midnight in paris... such a fabulous film :) sa splendide !!!! I’m happy and off to bed.movies are magic :)
@shraddhadas43
@Actor_Siddharth
Every1s askin me about the hero of Rey, it's Sai dharam tej,nephew of Chiranjeevi sir n the next big thing to hit the telugu film industry!
Saw the far fetched but quite well mounted and acted 'anonymous'... nice masala movie begging to be taken seriously;)
@sneha_ullal
@me_sushanth
@actressanjjanaa
@mamtamohan
A channel wants to shoot something interesting with me and @sarathshetty... any nice locations in hyd u can think of?
We love Sachin & Laxman too, but in tests Dravid has been our most valuable batsmen this past decade or so... that means something!
Rahul dravid to quit international cricket, its surely an appreciatable cal, n yes it also is a clear indication tat d new gen has arrived.
The hubby n I r off to Scotland and then to London for a week. Yippee... a holiday b4 plunging in2 a pool of work tht awaits me.
Ram, Bommarillu Bhaskar’s film launched R
am and Bommarillu Bhaskar have teamed up for the first time for an untitled film. BVSN Prasad is going to produce the film and it’ll go on floors from April10. A new heroine might be cast in the film. Sravanthi Ravi Kishore, Bommarillu Bhaskar, Ram, BVSN Prasad, SS Rajamouli and Rama Rajamouli graced the film’s launch yesterday morning. Talking about the film, BVSN Prasad said, “I have been thinking about producing a film with Bhaskar
ever since he began working on Bommarillu. Right from the beginning, I had a gut feeling that he would become a good director. This film is going to be a good entertainer and we are planning to release the film in August.” A Venkatesh is the cinematographer and GV Prakash is going to compose the music. Meanwhile, Ram’s upcoming bilingual film Endhukante Premanta is on the verge of completion and it’ll will release in Telugu and Tamil in April.
Eega’s flight delayed R
ajamouli’s upcoming magnum opus Eega is in the last stages of post-production. The film has already begun making waves about the standard of visual effects being used in the film and Rajamouli is leaving no stone unturned to make Eega the biggest spectacle of the year. The film’s audio and trailer were supposed to be launched on March 22, but the team has decided to postpone the audio launch to March 30 since the CG shots in the trailer required more time. Now, we hear that the film’s release might be pushed to a later date and the buzz is that Eega might hit the screens on April 12. Nani, Samantha and Sudeep have played the lead roles in this film and MM Keeravani has composed the music.
Allari Naresh back to spoofs A
llari Naresh has been part of several films which took a dig at several popular film scenes and actors and one of his upcoming film promises to be even more entertaining. He’s playing the lead role in a film tentatively titled Sudi Gaadu which is reportedly a spoof on Telugu films in general. Bheemineni Sreenivasa Rao is directing and producing the film. A remake of a superhit Tamil film named Tamizh Padam, the film makes fun of every cliche in Telugu films. Sources say that Bheemineni Sreenivasa Rao has made several changes to the script and the film has already become a topic of hot debate in the industry. From Chandrabose to M M Keeravani, everyone seems to be saying the same thing — Sudi Gaadu is going to be a laugh riot.
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B-TOWN TWEETIES @rampalarjun
@NeilNMukesh
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@FarOutAkhtar
Last few weeks left on Heroine shoot, workouts, innovative recipes to support that, seeing more of the gym these days than anyone else.
My sister and indias biggest casting director shanoo sharma and niharika had a swell party with people who mattered. Lots of love to them !
Returning frm Raaz 3 shoot n heading straight 2 Gym! Wrking on my new work out routines fr my 2nd Fitness DVD!
To Rahul Dravid. Thank you for not just being a great cricketer but also by far, the most admirable ambassador of the game. All the best.
@SrBachchan
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@juniorbachchan
T 678 - I am fast moving towards the concept of ‘sync sound recording’ on film than dubbing sound later .. somehow originality suffers ..!!
Promises r just our need to control the future & to diminish the risks of life’s erraticism somehow.u can’t bind the future, live fearlessly.
Just did a reading with @hankypanty for his book the Wednesday soul. You guys must read it. HILARIOUS!
@sonakshisinha Dabangg 2 shoot starts today!! I join them on the 18th... Can’t wait to get back to where it all started! All the best…
Not worried about being overshadowed, says
Shazahn S hazahn Padamsee, who will soon be seen in the multi-starrer Housefull 2, says she never feared being overshadowed by the presence of other big names in the forthcoming comedy. “That thought never crossed my mind. I never felt like I would be overshadowed because it’s such a big opportunity for me — working with Sajid Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala.
Since I watched Heyy Babyy, I had dreamt of working with Sajid Nadiadwala and today I am here,” the 24-year-old said in an interview. “For me, it’s a dream come true. Just to be part of such an amazing, huge film on such a big scale, I am not even thinking about being overshadowed at all. For me, being on this poster is more than enough,” she IANS added.
Actor John Abraham detained B
ollywood actor John Abraham, sentenced in a 2006 hit-and-run case, was detained on Friday pending a hearing on his bail plea in the high court, police said. A magistrate’s court had in 2010 sentenced him to 15 days simple imprisonment and fined him `15,000. He had appealed in a sessions court and obtained bail. It was not immediately clear whether the prosecution would seek enhanced punishment for Abraham. Two people were hurt in the 2006 accident. IANS
Veteran actor Joy Mukherjee dead
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ollywood veteran Joy Mukherjee, who acted in films like Love in Simla, died at the Lilavati Hospital on Friday, his spokesman said. He was 73. He is survived by his wife Neelam Mukherjee and three children — two sons and a daughter. “He died at 9.30 am. His wife was by his side,” Mukherjee’s spokesperson RR Pathak said. “The place and time of cremation is still to be decided. But people have started gathering,” he added. Mukherjee’s body will be taken to his residence after the hospital formalities are completed. The yesteryears star was
admitted to the hospital on Monday in a critical condition and was put on a ventilator. Mukherjee stepped into showbiz with 1960 hit film Love In Simla. His popularity soared with projects like Shagird, Love In Tokyo, Ziddi, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon and Ek Musafir Ek Hasina. He comes from a family that has been in films — his father Sashadhar Mukherjee, who was married to legendary actor Ashok Kumar’s sister Sati Devi — was the co-founder of Filmalaya Studios. He was also the paternal uncle of actors Kajol and Tanisha Mukherjee. IANS
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Another split for
Eva Longoria?
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ctress Eva Longoria has reportedly split from singer boyfriend Eduardo Cruz. The two were first introduced at a party hosted by Eduardo’s sister, actress Penelope Cruz, before stepping out together as a couple in February 2011. The 36-year-old, who divorced Tony Parker in 2010 after three years of marriage amid allegations he had cheated on her, is said to be focusing on her work in the wake of the “mutual” split. “It was mutual decision. They are staying friends. She’s focusing on work and the end of Desperate Housewives,” showbizspy.com quoted a source as saying. IANS
Duchovny in legal spat with psychologist
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avid Duchovny’s lawyer has ordered a psychologist to stop using the actor’s name in association with a new book on sex addiction. The X Files star has talked candidly about his sex addiction issues in the past after he split from his wife Tea Leoni in 2008 and enrolled in a rehab programme to treat his personal problems. Clinical psychologist David J. Ley has written a new book on the subject, titled The Myth of Sex Addiction, and he used Duchovny as an example in an article published in the New York Post over the weekend. The actor’s attorney, Stanton L. Stein, subsequently sent a letter to Ley and ordered him to stop associating the star with his research, writing, “We understand that your book characterises sex addiction as a ‘fictitious disease’... used as an excuse for irresponsible behaviour. Mr. Duchovny objects to being associated with your book in any way.”
Lana confirmed for Isle of Wight Festival
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ana Del Rey has been confirmed to play this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. The singer will perform in the Big Top on Friday, June 22, alongside acts including Elbow, Example and Feeder. She will perform tracks from her debut album Born To Die, which topped the charts earlier this year and has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide to date. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Elbow, Labrinth, Enter Shikari and Kelis are among the other acts confirmed for the event. This year’s Isle of Wight Festival takes place between June 21 and June 24 at Seaclode Park, Newport. Tickets are on sale now. Del Rey recently announced details of her new single Blue Jeans, which will officially release in the UK on April 8.
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Britney Spears OFFERED $10 MILLION FOR X FACTOR
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ritney Spears will likely fill one of the vacant mentor/judge seats next to Simon Cowell on The X Factor. I have learned that, following an overture by Cowell and an initial discussion, the pop star has received a $10 million offer to join the second season of Fox’s singing competition. The recruitment of Spears would bring the star power Cowell & Co. had been looking for after their
decision to replace first-season X Factor judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. The offer also would catapult Spears to the top tier of reality series talent as it is in line with what Spears’ former Mickey Mouse Clubhouse cohort Christina Aguilera will be making on the third season of The Voice and just below the $12 million Jennifer Lopez received on American Idol last season.
Jake backs out of Motor City A
nother one bites the dust. Though it looked yesterday like Jake Gyllenhaal would be replacing Dominic Cooper in director Albert Hughes’ Motor City, the deal has reportedly fallen apart due to scheduling conflicts, according to Deadline. Gyllenhaal allegedly wanted to push the start of principal photography to fit his calendar, but financier Dark Castle scoffed and the actor walked. The actionthriller, about a wrongfully-imprisoned man who hunts down those responsible for framing him after being released from the slammer, has now lost two leading men in a short period of time.
Adele buys home in Brighton with Simon Konecki A
dele has reportedly purchased a £2.5m home in Brighton with her boyfriend Simon Konecki. The Someone Like You singer has been seen house-hunting around the costal resort and neighbouring Hove in the past few months, finally settling on a luxury property with a “gorgeous view” of the ocean. It was previously reported that Adele had become convinced her rented £7m mansion in Sussex was haunted. “Adele fell in love with the house she’s buying immediately,” a source told The Sun. “It’s not as big as the rented place but it’s beautiful and they have a gorgeous sea view.” The 21 songstress recently insisted that she will never move out of the UK, saying she is “proud to be British”. She has been tipped to become engaged to Konecki this year and was seen wearing an diamond band on her ring finger at the Brit Awards last month.
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How to play Kakuro
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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.
Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems. – Rene Descartes
QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Word in some university names 6 31-Across, at a sushi restaurant 11 Physics unit 14 Ancient Greek poet associated with a dolphin 15 Addition conclusion 16 Abbreviation on a TV remote 17 The end-all neat freak portrayer of classic TV 19 Poetic homage 20 Teaches 21 Become conscious 23 Long ___ and far away ... 24 Bible distributor 25 The end-all ‘The Big Sleep’ star 31 Elongated fish 32 ___- Croatian (Slavic language) 33 Lollipop portions 37 Fat measure 39 Artillery outburst 41 Lessen, to the Bard 42 Submarine sensing system 44 Zigs or zags 46 It’ll float your boat 47 The end-all ‘The Godfather’ actor 50 Asserts authoritatively 53 When French fans circulate? 54 Hellos and goodbyes on the Island 55 Dante’s love 60 Fifth month 61 The end-all redhead of classic TV 63 Lennon’s wife 64 Counting everything 65 Hindu music pieces 66 Long-eared equine 67 First name in skin care 68 Mountain feature DOWN 1 Appease fully 2 Tramped or trampled 3 Aboriginal Japanese
4 Matchbox racer 5 Angers 6 ___ Reader (alternative magazine) 7 Agrees nonverbally 8 ‘Now ___ theater near you!’ 9 Classic arcade game with tractor beams 10 Animosity 11 Arouse, as feelings 12 Riding and roping event 13 Space traveler of 1962 and 1998 18 Does penance 22 Speak off-the-cuff 25 Trio for grand pianos 26 Word with ‘dynamic’ or ‘space’ 27 ___ Bator 28 Atlanta pro 29 Better equipped 30 Crave, biblically
and King 34 Cuban’s house 52 Shows wild instability 35 ‘Hooked on Classics’ 55 Liver production co. 56 Fashion mag 36 Animal that honks 57 Othello heavy horns 58 Thunder sound 38 Waterlogg ed 59 Word after ‘who,’ ground ‘what’ or ‘where’ 40 Severe test 62 Natural bird-watcher 43 Gershwin musical adapted by PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER Cole Porter 45 Mill associated with gold discovery 48 Ship’s petty officers 49 Expressed out loud 50 Land of Pago Pago: American ____ 51 Shepard
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CHAI TIME SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
Taurus
Aries
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Knight of Swords
The Chariot
The High Priestess
The High Priest
The Sun
The Hanged Man
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ork – You manage to circumvent your boss’s unreasonable demands at work and still deliver beyond expectation. You do fantastically well. Romance – You’re hardly in the mood for romance with all its trappings of candlelight dinners, flowers and perfumes. You’re open to a fast fling, though. Health – Watch your diet, avoid overexertion, don’t take on more stress than you can handle, and you can manage a healthy balance. Money – You finish paying up remaining EMIs for a car or bike. You’re saving a lot more now and look out for a new buy. Tarot message – You’re in the middle of a journey of self-discovery. This is an exciting time you learn new things about yourself.
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ork – You find intuitive and creative solutions at work. You will be respected and looked up to for advice by your colleagues. Romance – You discover your own self through a special relationship. Singles find their soulmate and those in relationships find new meaning to their partnership. Health – If a health problem has been troubling you, slowing you down, then take a second opinion. You may need to change your doctor. Money – Don’t rush into financial deal. Shop around some more for an investment option that best suits your requirement. Tarot message – Things may seem slow on the surface. But a lot is brewing just beneath the outer layer.
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ork – You use your instincts to solve work problems. Sometimes it may come across as weird to those around you. Romance – You’re not looking for love at the moment. You’re happy with where you are, emotionally, and are not missing something sorely. Health – Beware of overeating or partying over the top with fried foods and you should be fine. Take a break from work and don’t let the stress get to you. Money – Money flow is stable and there’s nothing to worry about on that front. Take care to protect whatever you’ve earned so far. Tarot message – Strange, occult experiences take you off your feet and you feel powerful and renewed. These experiences happen once in a lifetime.
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ork – An outing with colleagues is going to be fun. It’ll be more useful and creative than you expected it to be. Romance – Powerful emotions are in focus. You and your partner feel for each other very strongly and that sometimes clouds your judgement. Health – Eating right is really half the job done when taking care of your body. But exercise is also a must. See a doctor and carve out a routine for yourself. Money – You’re in good shape and so is your bank balance. Despite the additional expenses in the previous weeks, you’ve managed quite well. Tarot message – You have tremendous positive energy and it’s beaming outward to those around you.
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ork – You may be coming across to your colleagues as too aggressive. Watch your tongue and do what it takes to correct your image. Romance – You need some space for yourself to think things through. Explain this to your partner. If you’re single, you feel restless and uneasy. Health – Meditate or get into any alternative therapy that makes you feel more centred and connected to the world around you. Money – There are no major issues with finances with the inflow and outflow staying pretty much the same. You need to take proactive measures if you want to increase your income. Tarot message – Have faith in your abilities and this faith will carry you to new heights.
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Libra Seven of Pentacles
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ork – Your hard work is about to pay off through the promotion or hike. Beware of jealous coworkers who try to thwart your efforts. Romance – You review your current relationship status and make changes to either end the relationship or deepen the commitment. Change is on the way. Health – The old ailments are back to haunt you. A migraine, aching joints, skin rashes, etc. Maybe a minor change in your lifestyle can heal you. Money – Take a calculated risk by investing in a new area. Patience will ultimately pay off. Choose your advisors carefully. Tarot message – You find new inspiration from youngsters around you and it urges you on to do more good work.
Scorpio Three of Cups
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ork – You’re being recognized and appreciated for your talent and hard work. You use this success as a springboard to other ventures. Romance – You find the perfect balance and harmony with your partner. You know when to give each other space and when to stay close. Health – You listen to your doctor’s advice about maintaining your diet and exercise and it bears good results. Money – You’re offered a raise and a bigger position. You feel ecstatic and want to continue doing what you’re good at. Tarot message – You learn to celebrate life and share all the joys it brings with those around you. You’re also headed to finding inner peace.
Sagittarius Queen of Pentacles
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ork – Use your position of authority and the trust your colleagues place in you to improve the quality of work your team produces. Romance – Love is in the air. You have settled into a harmonious rhythm where you understand the needs and feelings of your partner. Health – Pay attention to any niggling health problems and do not allow them to grow unchecked. Go to a doctor for sure. Money – All your needs are well taken care of and there is no cause for worry where finances are concerned. Tarot message – You are in a stable position, emotionally and financially. Make use of this time to reflect on your life’s objectives.
Capricorn
Date 11-3-2012
Aquarius
Nine of Pentacles
Six of Wands
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ork – You’ve been waiting for a long time for the perfect job to come your way. It’s almost here. Don’t be too arrogant about your experience or knowledge. There’s more to learn. Romance – You know when to get closer to your partner and when to back off. You and your partner develop an easy understanding of each other. Health – Smokers need to quit immediately to reduce the risk of major health issues. Diet plans need reworking. Consult an expert. Money – A bonus or an extra payment for a job makes you confident about your finances. You’re okay with EMI payments for some more time. Tarot message – Realise what’s in your control and what isn’t. You need to be more open.
ork – You’ve worked yourself into a strong position where you can say no to uninteresting projects, especially if you’re self-employed. Romance – If your partner is away, that deepens the bond between you two. Absence indeed makes the heart grow fonder. Health – You need to do things that make you happy – reading, gardening, cooking, taking care of pets, etc. Take some time out alone, if you feel like it. Money – Finances are looking great. You’re on a roll when it comes to investing correctly and putting money away for a rainy day. Tarot message – You’re on the right track when it comes to decisions. You know how much to do and when to hold back and rest.
ork – There’s a temporary stalling at work – of both projects and your raise/promotion. Don’t get perturbed and take rash decisions. Wait. Romance – If you’re single and lonely, you won’t be for long. You meet someone interesting and things move forward rapidly. Health – You’re determined to go through a stepby-step process to improve your health. Will power will go a long way in keeping you from that yummy chocolate cake. Money – Your own mental block against a new investment idea is stopping you. Get over it and try something new for a change. Tarot message – Adjust your point of view and reverse your established order of doing things. There’s more to a story than you can see.
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Pisces Seven of Cups
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ork – There may be some confusion when it comes to what’s expected of you. You may have misunderstood something. Romance – You and your partner need to set realistic expectations of each other. There are times when you feel it’s not working out. Health – You feel restless and anxious about not knowing what the future holds. You need some time to relax and de-stress. Meditate. Money – Finances have been your concern for some time now and they are sorted out quite well. Tarot message – Don’t stress about having it all right now and knowing everything there is know. There is joy in not knowing as well and you need to discover that joy.
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THE SATURDAY QUIZ SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE lar as “Scarface”, was known by what other nickname? 13. Which network has the broadcasting rights for telecasting the Academy Awards until 2014 ? 14. Which is the only South American country that uses English as its official language?
IDENTIFY THESE FORMER PRESIDENTS
IDENTIFY THESE FAMOUS BETTER HALVES
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She was a singing sensation and was part of a group called the Spice Girls. She is also known as Posh Spice. Her husband on the other hand is a master at football. He is now father to their two children. Who is he?
Basanti...in kutton ke samne mat nachna
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Let’s get married,” he said one night over dinner at a local hangout, to which Nancy replied simply, “Let’s.” She had a strong influence on her husband and played a role in a few of his personnel and diplomatic decisions. He was one of the presidents of America. He died of Alzheimer’s disease. Who is he? 1. David Beckham 2. Napoleon Bonaparte 3. Ronald Reagan
Answers Answers 1.Bill Clinton 2 Chandrika Kumaratunga 3 Boris Yelstin 4. APJ Abdul kalam Azad
Name the first cars to be launched in India.
Which is the largest Buddhist monastery in India? Who founded the city of Allahabad?
with Santosh Ghule Find the woman in the picture
Answer for
Name the river that flows through a rift valley?
PICTURE PUZZLE 5
4: The boat and the hills make up the fish
3 4 5
Main apni favourite hoon Sara sheher mujhe loin ke naam se jaanta hai
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Na talwaar ki dhaar se na goliyon ki bauchaar se…banda darta hai to sirf parvardigaar se
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Jeet ke haarne wale ko Baazigar kehte hain
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Jali ko aag kehte hai, bhuji ko raakh kehte hai..aur jis raakh se barood bane..use Vishwanath kehte hai!
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote the book Discovery of India when he was in jail. Name the jail.
Arri oh Pushpa, Arrey I hate tears re
WHO AM I? I was very popular with children. When I was studying in Britain, my nickname was Joe. Mahatma Gandhi had declared me as his successor. I was the first prime minister of independent India.Who am I?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
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IDENTIFY THE FILMS FROM WHICH THESE DIALOGUES HAVE BEEN TAKEN
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A marriage of convenience, at age 26 he took a fancy to Josephine. An older, prominent, and most importantly wealthy woman. As time drew on, they fell in love but that didn’t deter the adultery on both sides. They eventually split, as he wanted an heir. Who was he ?
KNOW YOUR COUNTRY
MOVIE GURU
1. Sholay ( Dharmendra) 2. Amar Prem ( Rajesh Khanna) 3. Jab We Met ( Kareena Kapoor) 4. Kalicharan (Ajit) 5. Tiranga (Raj Kumar) 6. Baazigar ( Shahrukh Khan) 7. Vishwanath ( Shatrughan Sinha)
FAMOUS SPOUSES
as the Giant of Africa? 10. Where was the assault rifle invented? 11.It has the thickest fur in the animal world. It does not have a layer of blubber to keep itself warm. It is the largest member of the weasel family. What is it? 12.Gangster Al Capone, popu-
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Europeans in 1807 where is it located? 6. Which hormone, released when danger threatens, is known as Emergency hormone ? 7. What is the study of mountains known as? 8. What is a capon? 9. Which nation is referred to
1.Mogadishu 2. Coffee 3. Strait of Gibraltar 4 Genoese (Italian) 5. In Mali-in Africa on the southern boundary of the Sahara on the river Niger 6.Adrenalin 7.Orography 8.A castrated domestic cock fattened for eating. 9.Nigeria 10. Italy 11. Sea Otter 12. Snorky 13. ABC network 14. Guyana
1. What is the capital of Somalia? 2. Arabica, Robusta and Liberica are the varieties of which popular beverage ? 3. Which water body separates the Africa from the Europe ? 4. What was the nationality of Christopher Columbus? 5. Timbuktu was discovered by
1.Plymouth Car 2. Ahmednagar Fort Jail 3 Narmada 4.Tawang monastery ( Arunachal Pradesh) 5.Akbar
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SPORTS SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
India waking up: Blatter
Dravid’s son wields bat after him
French eye English victory
NEW DELHI: FIFA president Sepp
BANGALORE: It was a poignant moment for India’s
PARIS: France will seek to keep their
Blatter on Friday said “sleeping giant” India is slowly waking up and promised that he won’t leave football’s world body until the game is established in the country. On his second visit here, Blatter said he was happy that India, which he termed as a sleeping giant, is slowly waking up. “I want to see the sport established here.”
cricketing icon Rahul Dravid to watch his seven-yearold elder son Samit wield the bat at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on the day (Friday) he bid adieu to the game, which earned him sobriquet of being the ‘Wall’. As Dravid settled down for lunch with his wife Vijeta and proud parents Sharad and Pushpa in the pavilion, young Samit chose to play, while his three-year-old sibling Anvay watched a staffer of the KSCA bowling on a sunny afternoon.
Six Nations title hopes alive by beating old foes England at the Stade de France on Sunday. With Wales expected to make it four wins from four away in Italy on Saturday the French cannot afford a slip-up against England after the 17-17 draw with Ireland last Sunday ended their hopes of a Grand Slam.
Azarenka advances at Indian Wells INDIAN WELLS: World number one Victoria Azarenka survived an opening-match scare, outlasting Mona Barthel 6-4, 67 (4/7), 7-6 (8/6) at the Indian Wells tournament on Friday. Azarenka arrived in Indian Wells riding a 17-0 match win streak and having reached the final of her last five tournaments, but the unseeded German made her work for the victory. This was the third time Azarenka and Barthel had locked horns this season. Azarenka beat Barthel 6-2, 6-4 en route to the Australian Open title in January and 6-1, 6-0 last month in Doha. Azarenka clinched the match on her second match point of tie-breaker after rallying from a four games to one deficit in the third set.
Watson fires 62 to seize WGC lead at Doral MIAMI: Bubba Watson fired a 10-under 62 to seize the secondround lead at the Cadillac Championship on Friday as he and playing partner Justin Rose delivered a barrage of birdies at Doral. Watson had a 12-under total of 132, while England’s Rose, who carded an eight-under 64, was in second place on 11-under 133. Watson and Rose combined for a total of 17 birdies. Rose had eight of them with no bogeys while Watson had nine birdies and an eagle and just one bogey on another windy day in south Florida. “They did everything right,” said Mark Wilson, who had a ringside seat to the show as the
third man in the group. “It was some of the best golf I’ve seen collectively between them.” Watson’s eagle came at the par-five eighth, where he was in the fairway but decided his best line to the green was just past a palm tree. He smacked a threeiron that just missed the tree, carried the water and left him a six-footer. “I took it right up the edge of that tree. There’s a little tree there and it actually nicked that limb a little bit,” Watson said. “I hit it as hard as I could, just a low, what everybody calls a stinger. Hit as hard as I could low and knew it wasn’t going to slice. So all I was protecting was the draw and it went dead straight and came off perfect.
And the rest is history.” The eagle moved Watson one ahead of Rose, whose eight birdies included four in five holes around the turn, which the group made at 18 after teeing off on 10. Even though he had his own great round going, Rose admitted he enjoyed watching Watson. “I don’t let it influence my game plan, the way I play the golf course, but definitely you keep one eye on him just out of interest,” Rose said. “He’s a fun guy to watch play golf. “When he hits tee shots, there’s a bit of disbelief and stuff like that, or he curves one, starts one in the trees and there’s ‘Ooohing’ and ‘Aahhhing’ when it goes back AFP into the fairways.
AZARENKA ARRIVED IN INDIAN WELLS RIDING A 17-0 MATCH WIN STREAK AND HAVING REACHED THE FINAL OF HER LAST FIVE TOURNAMENTS. Earlier in the tie-breaker Azarenka allowed Barthel to level it at 4-4 when the top seed delivered her 12th double fault of the match. Azarenka, who claimed her first Grand Slam title at the Aussie Open, moved into the third round, where she will face Svetlana
Kuznetsova. The Russian advanced after Swiss Timea Bacsinszky pulled out of their match with a wrist injury. Azarenka, who withdrew from the WTA event in Dubai last month with an ankle injury, won despite struggling on her serve in the three hour marathon match on centre court. She double faulted eight times in the third set and won just 62 percent of her first serve points overall compared to 68 percent for Barthel. Barthel, who is ranked 37th in the world, had her finest moments in the second set. She lost the first set 6-4 then forced a tiebreaker after being down 5-1 in the second. AFP
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McLaren turns its nose up at F1 rule change PARIS: No new Formula One season would be the same without a raft of complex rule changes prompting teams to try and find any potential loophole in a bid to gain that vital extra miilisecond over their competitors. For the 2012 campaign, which gets underway in Melbourne on March 18, the most obvious difference to last season is the car’s nose — described unflatteringly as ressembling that of a platypus. Revision to F1’s code book — a weighty tome full of enough technical jargon to give even the most committed petrolhead a headache — stipulates the lowering of the maximum height of the nose to 55 centimetres from 62.5cm above ground. Hence the facelift adopted by all teams with one notable exception — McLaren. Discussing his team’s decision to cock a snoop at the new noses Jenson Button told BBC: “In terms of looks it’s great. “In terms of performance, McLaren go their own way in terms of aerodynamics and downforce and design philosophy so I’m hoping that our direction is right. “And even if it’s not better I’m hoping that we’ve just gone
In terms of performance, McLaren go their own way in terms of aerodynamics and downforce and design philosophy. Jenson Button
in a different direction to other people.” Another major difference this year concerns the device
which creates downforce by forcing fuel through the engine to produce exhaust gasses and directing it over the diffuser
Magic hold on for big road win over Bulls CHICAGO: The Orlando Magic
let a nine-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate but toughened up in the waning minutes to claim a 99-94 NBA victory over Chicago that snapped the Bulls’ eightgame winning streak. Dwight Howard (right) finished with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocks — all game-highs. “We had to commit our whole team to him,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. The Magic had led by as many as 18 in the second quarter of Thursday’s contest. But Carlos Boozer’s jump
shot gave Chicago a 91-89 lead with 2:55 remaining. Orlando then lost Jason Richardson — who made four of their 11 three-point shots — to a
sprained left ankle suffered in a collision with teammate Jameer Nelson. Nelson shrugged off the incident to connect with Dwight Howard for an alley-oop dunk to knot the score, and forward Ryan Anderson drained a 3-pointer to put the Magic up 94-91. Anderson added two freethrows with 46.7 seconds left as the Magic finished the game on a 10-3 scoring run. The Magic rebounded in a big way from their disappointing loss to NBA stragglers Charlotte AFP beating Bulls.
when the driver was not applying the throttle. Allowed in 2011, they have been banned for the upcoming
season. Cars for the first time are subjected to compulsory crash tests, a change that caught out new team Marussia, which had to sit out the final batch of testing in Barcelona after failing the test. After completing the vital hurdle before being able to compete Marussia technical consultant Pat Symonds said on Wednesday, “We were all thrilled to see the new car out on track over the past two days and whilst we have a lot of catching up to do, we take heart from the fact that everything is back on a more positive trajectory. “We now look forward to the challenge of the season-opener in Melbourne next weekend.” In-season testing, banned since 2009, returns with a test AFP scheduled in May.
Vettel still the smiling champion
Tim Collings
LONDON: Sebastian Vettel may have won two world championships and experienced a life transformation that few people can dream of,
but he remains the same easygoing young man he was five years ago. Then, talked of as a potential star, breaking records as a 19-year-old wunderkind and known as much for his love of British humour and relaxed nature, he was still able to stroll around the paddock without being mobbed. The boy from Heppenheim was that rare kind of German — a German who ‘got’ English jokes, laughed at John Cleese and old Monty Python sketches.
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Last-gasp Inter give Ranieri reprieve Barnaby Chesterman
Inter Milan’s Argentine defender Adrian Samuel (L) scores during the Italian Serie A football match against Chievo Verona on Friday. AFP/ OLIVIER MORIN
ROME: Argentines Walter Samuel and Diego Milito struck inside the last three minutes to give Inter Milan their first win in 10 games in a 2-0 success at Chievo on Friday while Napoli thumped Cagliari 6-3. Inter gave coach Claudio Ranieri a vital boost ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League second round, second leg clash with Marseille at the San Siro. The Italians, who won the competition two years ago, trail 1-0 from the first leg in France
and many in Italy believe Ranieri’s job depends on progress to the quarter-finals. Ranieri was a relieved man at the end and urged the club’s fans to get behind the team to help them progress on Tuesday. “I’m happy for the lads, they played really well right from the beginning of the game and they deserved it,” he told SkySport. “It’s been a month (and a half) without a win and with everything we’re going through I’m satisfied for them. “It’s a result which gives us a morale boost. We said in the dressing room that we need to
carry on from the second half against Catania (where they pulled back a 2-0 deficit). “I hope the San Siro will be full and the fans get behind us because it won’t be easy but we’re ready to give it a go. “The next step is to look for qualification, we know very well how important it is to everyone. “This win gives us joy, for a team like Inter to not score in a month is not easy. We need to find motivation from within and this win comes at just the right time, it gives us enthusiasm. The win moved them up to sixth in Serie A.
City aim for perfect finish Manchester City are looking to bounce back from Thursday’s round of 16 first leg 1-0 Europa League defeat to Sporting Lisbon in Portugal Neil Johnston
MANCHESTER: Nigel de Jong says Manchester City must win their remaining 11 games if they want to win the Premier League. City manager Roberto Mancini expects neighbours Manchester United to be successful in all their matches between now and the end of the season. And De Jong believes leaders City, who boast a slender twopoint lead over their nearest rivals, cannot afford to drop another point as they look to secure a first top-flight title since 1967-68. “From this stage every game is like a final,” said the Netherlands midfielder ahead of City’s tricky away game at Swansea on Sunday. “That means we have to win every game. If United win every game, we can’t drop any points. It’s a challenge but without a challenge you’ll never win anything.” City are looking to bounce back from Thursday’s round of 16 first leg 1-0 Europa League defeat to Sporting Lisbon in Portugal. Although Swansea start the weekend 14th in the table, the Welsh club have won an army of new admirers since clinching promotion last May with their free-flowing passing game. Mancini expects his team’s
title credentials to be severely tested by Swansea, who have recorded some impressive results, including a 3-2 home win over Arsenal in January and a 11 draw against Chelsea. “They are playing very well, they play good football,” said
City’s Italian manager. “They started the season very well and they have continued to play good football. I think it will be a tough game.” Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers was recently mentioned as a potential Chelsea manager,
and Mancini believes he has the ability to go far in the game. “I think that he is a good manager,” added Mancini. “It is clear it is totally different, playing for the title compared to avoiding relegation, but I think he has the capacity.”
Manchester City's squad poses before their Europa League round of 16 football match against Sporting at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on Thursday. AFP/ FRANCISCO LEONG
City will definitely be without captain Vincent Kompany, who pulled up with a calf injury during the defeat in Portugal. In addition, Pablo Zabaleta is also nursing a thigh problem while Mancini has doubts over defenders Joleon Lescott (groin) and Micah Richards (thigh). Striker Carlos Tevez is still building up his match fitness. Swansea are without Nathan Dyer, a key player for them this season, who starts a three-match ban. Swansea’s Spanish rightback Angel Rangel has warned City that Swansea have come a long way since losing 4-0 to Mancini’s expensively-assembled side at the start of the season. “We didn’t create too much that day, but we are more confident in our attacking play now,” said Rangel. “Sunday will be interesting because we have been very strong at home and it’s a chance for us to show them how much we have matured in this league. “Of course, they have top quality all over the pitch - and on the bench too. They probably have around £200 million of talent sitting on the bench every week, so they have plenty of options. “The difference in these games is that you have to be clinical. You won’t get many chances, and if you get one then you have to take it.”
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United ready to launch title sprint: Fergie
Graham Chase
MANCHESTER: Sir Alex Ferguson believes that West Brom’s visit to Manchester United starts a crucial period in his attempts to keep the Premier League title at Old Trafford. United were beaten 3-2 by Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie at home on Thursday night. But their form in the Premier League has been imperious since their 3-0 defeat at Newcastle on January 4. They have dropped just two points — coming from three goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Chelsea — in the last seven games. After West Brom, United face Wolves, Fulham, Blackburn, QPR, Wigan and Aston Villa in the build-up to the vital match at Premier League leaders Manchester City on April 30. Ferguson claimed that last week’s trip to
Tottenham, which produced a 3-1 win, was going to be crucial for setting up this phase of fixtures and if they can achieve maximum points from these seven matches they will pile the pressure on City. The United manager, whose team have won 10 of their 13 home matches this season, has admitted that the deficit ahead of next week’s trip to Atletic could cause him to rest players against West Brom. But he will be desperate for a victory to keep up with City, who have a twopoint advantage ahead of their trip to Swansea. He could recall Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes for the home game against the Baggies, who have won their last three matches. “The players know the challenge is there and we have a great opportunity to kick on after the great result at Spurs and hopefully we’ll manage to do that,” Ferguson said. “I’ll make one or two
changes. Scholes is available and so are Nani and Rio Ferdinand to get the freshness back in. “West Brom are in a bit of form. But we’re at home and we’re expected to win our games at home and hopefully we can put Thursday’s result behind us.” Chris Smalling is doubtful with a head knock and the game is likely to come too soon for midfielder Tom Cleverley, who has been out with an ankle injury. Antonio Valenica and Michael Owen are still out, while Nemanja Vidic and Darren Fletcher have both been ruled out for the rest of the season. James Morrison has challenged West Brom to target a Europa League spot within the next year and hopes such ambitions will be enough to persuade Roy Hodgson to remain at the helm. Head coach Hodgson continues to be linked with the England job vacated by Fabio Capello and is viewed as a viable alternative to favourite Harry Redknapp. The 64-year-old has turned around the Baggies’ fortunes since his arrival 14 months ago but is out of contract in the summer. “In recent weeks people have just been focused on playing football,” said Morrison. “The results overtake the manager’s situation. If we were losing then maybe it might come into things. “But I think the gaffer is shrewd enough to know what he’s doing. I think he is really enjoying it here. So if everyone can stay together I’m sure the gaffer will be here. “We finished 11th and we’re tenth now, with a quarter of the season still to go. If we can kick on from there you never know what might happen next season. “The Europa League is definitely something we can look towards next year if we can get more players in. If we got into Europe I’m sure the gaffer would be satisfied with that job.” Hodgson will be without Steven Reid due to an ankle problem.
Dalglish would settle for ugly Liverpool win Graham Chase
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish will be more than happy if his team maintain their ugly away form at Sunderland. The Reds manager has been battling a frustrating home record all season and although last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal was their first loss, Liverpool have won just four of their 13 Premier League games at Anfield. They have suffered six defeats on their travels but six wins and a draw means that 19 of their 39 points have come away from Merseyside. Dalglish insists his team, who are looking to
close the 10-point gap to fourth-placed Arsenal at the Stadium of Light, are always positive despite managing just 10 wins from their 26 matches. “We don’t change too much - we always go into
a game wanting to win it. At home we’ve put in some really promising performances and not got the results we’ve deserved,” he said. “Maybe away from home we’ve had better results.”