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Veteran Congressman and Indian freedom fighter, Konda Laxman Bapuji, passed away today at his residence. He was 97. He was instrumental in the Telangana freedom movement and started the Nava Telangana Praja Party in 2008.

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MAKEOVER MEN The City’s traffic police are all set for CoP and they’ve got a new uniform to make sure they look great doing their job.

M ANIL KUMAR

STATUES FORGOTTEN?

Just a month back Hyderabad looked different. Today, it has got a makeover with painted flyovers and dividers, new roads and a variety of other features. While the officials have been on their toes to make sure everything is spic and span, one thing they have missed 2012 out is the Tank Bund road. This was brought up by a student from one of the City’s leading hospitality management institutions who questioned the CM on why statues demolished during the ‘One Million March’ had not yet been restored, especially as the biodiversity meet was just around the corner.

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REPORT ON P4 The Hyderabad Heritage Marathon on September 23 is truly a run through history. From Chowmahalla Palace to the Qutub Shahi Tombs, it will be a crash-course in all that the great City stands for. We bring you the route map in all its glory.

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ART EXHIBITION

Eminent artist Vijit Pillai’s solo art exhibition will be held at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Banjara Hills. The exhibition titled Blu Nirvana — a unique illustration of tranquility and colour, will be open all day long from September 22 to September 28.

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ART Recent and retrospective An exhibition of Ikebana and Painting wherein you can witness a fusion of metal, petal and paint. It’s a journey of scrap in the arms of petals and paint by Sharmila Agarwal. Where: Rainbow Art Gallery, Balyogi Paryatak Bhavan, Begumpet When: September 25 onwards, 11am to 7pm

Recent and retrospective A painting exhibition by artist Sudip Roy will be held at Kalakrithi Art Gallery from September 28. Where:Kalakrithi Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: September 28, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 6656 4466 Kerala murals A group painting exhibition featuring Kerala Temple murals by Prince Thonnakkal, Ragini Krishnan, Sangeetha and Viji Murugan will be on display at Shrishti Art Gallery. Where:Shrishti Art Gallery, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 15 When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2354 0023

Life together Iconart Gallery is hosting Life Together, a group show featuring sculptures, paintings and prints by 22 artistes. A preview will be held on September 28. Where: Iconart Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: September 28 onwards, 11.30am to 7pm Contact: 98499 68797

DINING

Photo exhibition An exhibition titled Imagine is being held at Alliance Francaise De Hyderabad. The exhibition will feature work by Manohar Chiluveru, Srinath Vadapalli, Satya Sai Mothadaka and Shivaprasad Chiluveru. Where: Alliance Francaise, Marredpally, Secunderabad When: Ongoing, 9am to 6pm Contact: (040) 2770 0734

Food and wine Park Hyatt brings masters of food and wine to Hyderabad from September 19 to 22 (for lunch and dinner) bringing the finest of global gourmet from two Michelin star chef Koldo Royo, veteran Thai chef Maitree Polboon and French cheese affineur Eric Mickael. Where: Park Hyatt, Banjara Hills, Rd No 2 When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 4949 1234 POLITICAL ACTION: A TRS MLA Etala Rajender being removed by marshals M ANIL KUMAR from the CM’s chamber where he was protesting. Mudra in style An exhibition of paintings featuring various forms of Lord Ganesha will be held at Iconart Gallery. A preview for the exhibition was held on

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SHOWS Wordplay Qadir Ali Baig Foundation presents the next session of its Celebrating Theatre series, Wordplay: Mohammad Ali Baig and Sagar Sarhadi in an on-stage conversation on play and screen Writing. Where: Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 1 When: September 21, 7.30pm onwards Life of others A German film Leben der Anderen (The life of others ) directed by Floren Henckel Von Donnersmarck wil be shown on September 21. Where: Goethe Zentrum, Banjara Hills, Rd No 3 When: September 21, 4pm onwards Contact: (040) 2335 0443 Play time Lamakaan will be hosting Manch Theatre’s A Plateful of Plays on October 6. This 120-minute offering is a collection of humorous plays. Where: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 1 When: October 6, 7.30pm onwards Contact: 96427 31329

Mediterranean food fest Take a trip and experience a variety of Mediterranean delights such as bruschetta and seafood marinara pasta, bruschetta and antipasto at Truffles cafe. The fest is on till September 30. Where: Trufﬂes Cafe, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 10

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Dowry deaths rising despite ironclad laws

Despite stringent laws against dowry harassment, there are several cases registered in City. Mohd SUBHAN mohd.s@postnoon.com

espite stringent anti-dowry laws which make it a non-bailable offence, tragic deaths of hapless women are occurring in the City. In the last four days alone three women committed suicide, a fourth one is battling for life in hospital, and in another instance, a heartbroken father killed himself — all due to dowry harassment. Naheeda Begum committed suicide by hanging herself at her in-laws’ house in Meraj Nagar, Borabanda. The 23-year-old woman was married to Syed Hussamuddin only 14 months ago and her parents had given them some gold and `7,000. Soon after marriage the woman was allegedly tortured mentally and physically for more dowry. Based on parental complaints, the Sanatnagar police has booked a case against the in-laws. In another case, Anjum Fatima killed herself by consuming poison at her home in Asadbaba Nagar in Kishanbagh. Anjum had lost her father a few years ago and had been working as a domestic help. Her

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wedding had been fixed by her mother and her uncle. However, the groom’s family demanded a bike, cash, and gold, which the bride’s family could ill afford. In a separate incident, T Nagakrishna Soumya, an IT professional hanged herself to death. The 26-year-old woman had been married to T Venkatramna only 5 months ago and her parents had given `5 lakh, gold and other articles at the time of marriage. Her husband who wanted to move to UAE demanded that her parents meet the expenses, which they couldn’t afford. K Shanta of Borabanda faced a similar predicament when her mother-in-law Yadamma and sister-in-law Prabha harassed her for dowry. The 33-year-old woman set herself on fire and is currently battling for life with 60 per cent burns. The burden of dowry harassment often takes a toll on the girl’s parents as well. Mohd Jeelani of Sanathnagar was unable to see his daughter Shabnam being tortured by her husband and in-laws for additional dowry. Heart-broken, he consumed poison and died. While cases have been booked, the practice continues to prevail.

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IS BANDH A SOLUTION FOR EVERY ISSUE?

AICF leader to fast for Dalit Christians

ll India Christian Federation (AICF) national president G Vijayaraju is taking up 48-hour hunger strike on October 2 at Indira Park here demanding the State gov-

ernment to mount pressure on the Parliament to make a law providing SC status to Dalit Christians. In a press note, AICF organising secretary P Ravi alleged that the State Assembly

had unanimously passed a resolution on the issue in 2009, but failed to bring it in the form of law. He alleged that the issue was buried after Kiran Kumar Reddy became the CM. NSS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Countdown to Co P LAST YEAR... HERE

Smart traffic cops get ready for green event

Strike kills auto driver

ast year we had reported how a fresh bout of the Telangana agitation violence resulted in the death of an auto driver. The Telangana agitation saw the APSRTC staff go on strike. To tackle this problem bus drivers were hired. The auto driver was killed after the bus driven by a hired driver ran over him. The angry public blocked the roads at the site of the incident.

Considering cops are the face of the government, traffic police are getting ready with new sets of uniform and some exercise to keep them fit for the upcoming CoP.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

M ANIL KUMAR

We will do it again [vandalise the statues]. Statues are lifeless so it makes no difference but we have lives and we are giving our lives for a separate state. Krishank Manne, OUJAC See page 5

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

Despite laws, dowry harassment cases continue. It appears that implementing and passing laws is still not enough to eradicate various social evils. The increasing number of dowry harassment cases despite a strict anti-dowry law is proof.

A year later, remains of the Million March remain. The Million March last year saw many statues being vandalised. Inspite of a budget allocation no repairs have been carried out.

It’s not only the City but cops too get a makeover. The City may be getting spruced up for the CBD, but the cops too are not far behind. Etiquette classes and uniforms are on the list.

ECBC to bring relief by reducing electricity bills. The ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) which will be implemented in the City will hopefully help trim our inﬂated bills.

GHMC’s ‘unique’ beautiﬁcation programmes. While trees are being felled in many areas, the GHMC is busy with its beautiﬁcation programmes which involves placing potted plants all over the City.

Mohd SUBHAN mohd.s@postnoon.com

t’s not just the Cityscape that is getting a set for the gala CBD; traffic cops too are getting a spruced up, with a smart look for the eye of the world. In place of the usual out-ofshape traffic policemen in crumpled uniforms looking away from the traffic snarlswould be smart men and women in freshly-made, well stitched uniforms — complete with a cellphone, walkie-talkie, helmet and mask — at least for 19 days — from October 1. The additional commissioner of police (traffic) CV Anand is giving final touches in the greenroom for his men and women who will be facing thousands of delegates from India and abroad. New uniforms are being stitched. The government has drafted some 3,000 traffic policemen for the world meet. They are drawn from different departments but one thing in common is the smart-look and smart behaviour. “As per our plan, we have completed road works with traffic angles, and 14 routes are identified for CBD. Some 145 buses from Hyderabad and 100 buses from Cyberabad are being arranged for the delegates, Anand said. Nearly 300 uniformed scouts

will be fully devoted for the delegates and their buses. They will be clad in Navy blue pants and light blue shirts and will be trilingual to handle both Indian and foreign delegates. Those facilitating the CBD must know Hindi and English as thousands of Indian delegates from different states will be speaking either in Hindi or in English. These scouts are being given a 10-day crash course on manners and language and also some insight into what the CBD means. Anand agreed that the term biodiversity is Greek to many

New uniforms are being stitched. The government has drafted some 3,000 traffic policemen for the world meet. and that was the reason for imparting some understanding about what constitutes biological diversity and how it is crucial for human survival. While taking care of the look of his men is within his powers, he is powerless when dealing with the happy-go-lucky

GHMC. “I have been telling them to get the road networks and other infrastructure ready but they did not react. But they are hurrying now,” rued Anand. “When I got a chance to visit the Olympics that were held in UK, I found they had completed all preparation till the last detail one year before the event. But here, the authorities are still out with spade and bucket just 10 days before the function to roll on,” Anand said. “CBD is a great opportunity to showcase our City and its ability to handle a mega event. Nobody should take it lightly,” he believes.

NEWS BRIEFS Senior citizen killed in Nizamabad

Class IV student killed in hit-and-run incident

26-year-old woman electrocuted, dies

State all set to fund Telugu meet

n a freak incident, a mentally ill man, who has been identiﬁed as Narayana, attacked a senior citizen, N Ganesh, without provocation. The incident took place while N Ganesh was having tea at a restaurant in Nizamabad yesterday. Ganesh died of his injuries and Narayana was beaten and tied up by people and handed over to the police.

n a hit-and-run case, a student, Akash, was killed and his two friends, Ankush and Jani Baba sustained injuries when a speeding car rammed into their bicycles at Pahadishareef on Thursday. They are class IV students studying at a government school in Shamshabad. The car driver sped away after the incident.

pregnant woman, T Ratna Kumari, 26, was electrocuted in her residence at Sitaram Bagh under Mangalhatt police station limits on Wednesday evening. She was doing household chores when the incident took place. She came in contact with a live wire, police said. She was shifted to hospital immediately but died soon after.

M Kiran Kumar Reddy today announced the State funding of the World Telugu Conference to be held at Tirupati in December. The three-day conference will be allotted `25 crore. Culture minister Vatti Vasanth Kumar said `5crore has already been released for preparatory works. Some 115 cultural organisations will participate.

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Hyderabad 2012 Mayor takes stock of CoP works in the City

Md NIZAMUDDIN nizamuddin.a@postnoon.com

works pertaining to re-carpeting of roads, development of greenery, development of traffic islands, central medians, footpaths, illumination of main roads and development of water fountains all over the City. He lauded the efforts of the GHMC and noted that the officials were striving hard and working day and night to complete the works. While acknowledging that due to heavy rains the works were going in a slow pace, he noted that almost 70 per cent of the works have been completed. Sam Bob, Principal Secretary, MA&UD, Neerab Kumar Prasad, commissioner, HMDA, MT Krishna Babu, commissioner, GHMC, Shyamala Rao, MD, HMWS&SB and other officials accompanied him.

Interactive fair to be held

he Interactive Fair for Biodiversity, that will take place in Hall-2 at Hitex Centre, will provide for presentations and interaction about biodiversity. At the fair, national and local governments, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, nonprofit organisations, academic institutions, private enterprises, and many other exhibitors will present their projects, ideas and issues. Exhibitors will be encouraged to learn about the successes and challenges of others and gain inspiration to continue implementing their projects. When: October 1 – 19 Timing: 11am– 4pm Venue: Hall – 2, Hitex Centre, (adjacent to HICC, venue

While work is on in full swing to prep the City, statues that were vandalised last year are left ignored SUDESHNA KOKA Sudeshna.k@postnoon.com

inister for urban development, M Maheedhar Reddy and mayor Mohammed M Hussain, took stock of the works that were under way for the CoP-11 on Thursday. A team of officials accompanied them. Works of the bridge at Lakdikapul were found to be progressing well. The GHMC commissioner informed the minister about the ongoing road widening works near Kavuri Hills Junction. Later on, the minister along with Sri Bikshapathi Yadav, MLA, Serilingampally, the mayor and deputy mayor took part in the plantation programme at Ayyappa Society Road, HiTec City. The team also visited and inspected the ongoing works from mini Charminar, NAC premises, the lake near Novotel hotel and proceeded to Rayadurgam and inspected the site. The minister for municipal administration while interacting with the media said that the CBD was a big event which will bring credit to the City. “We must feel proud for organising such a big event where 10,000 delegates from 193 countries are likely to be participate.” The GHMC has taken up various developmental

Statues forgotten?

for CoP-11)

PROGRAMME OF THE FAIR

There will be display booths from various exhibitors and a dedicated networking lounge for interactions, all intended to encourage visitors to explore and learn about biodiversity and commit to conservation of biological diversity.

NETWORKING LOUNGE

A variety of organisations will report the results of their projects, exchange views, and hold discussions on biodiversity.

OTHER EVENTS

Many attractions will be held, including biodiversity programmes for children and general visitors, as well as booths offering a rich variety of foods.

ust a month back Hyderabad looked different. Today, it has got a makeover with painted flyovers and dividers, new roads and a variety of other features. While the officials have been on their toes to make sure everything is spic and span, one thing they have missed out is the Tank Bund road. This was until a student from one of the City’s leading hospitality management institutions questioned the CM on why the statues that were demolished during the ‘One Million March’ had not yet been replaced, especially as the biodiversity meet was just around the corner. “Our leader NT Rama Rao had installed these statues with so much passion. Look at what has happened to them now. It’s such an insult to him and our national leaders,” said T Prakesh Goud, Rajendranagar, MLA. Tank bund is located in the heart of the City and acts as a bridge between the twin cities. It’s also one of the most visited places making it obvious that international delegates are sure to pay a visit to it. The Tank bund road has 33 statues of Telugu scholars, poets, leaders

PM to inaugurate plenary

rime Minister Manmohan Singh is billed to open the Plenary of the High Level Segment (HLS) in the CoP-11 of the World Biodiversity Conference that will be held in Hyderabad on October 16. The opening ceremony will be held at 3.30pm followed by the opening statements by the prime minister and other dignitaries including CM of Andhra Pradesh; president of CoP-11; executive secretary of CBD; GEF CEO and executive director of UNEP, says ministry of environment and forests.

Students who allegedly had a major role to play in vandalising the statues are again planning a rally, two days before the event. and freedom fighters. Of these 33 statues, as many as 16 statues were allegedly vandalised by T-supporters during the ‘Million March’ called by pro-Telangana groups about a year-and-a-half back. Ever since, these statues have

not been replaced. “The corporators and floor leaders have raised this issue with the CM several times. In fact, we have also given a written representation and he responded to it. However, nothing is being done about it. At lease before the CBD meet they should have done it. It shows Hyderabad and it’s culture in the wrong light,” said J Hemalatha, corporator, Himayathnagar. Students who allegedly had a major role to play in vandalising the statues are again planning a similar rally just two days before the main CBD event, from September 27 to 28. Talking to Postnoon, Krishank Manne, OU JAC spokes person said, “We will do it again. Statues are lifeless so it makes no difference but we have lives and we are giving our lives for a separate state. Last time what happened was mob mentality. We were angry and we may break statues this time too. For the CBD, the government is painting a fake picture. We will make sure that the true picture will be shown.” In May 2011, the government had sanctioned `75.70 lakh towards re-installation of the statues but we wonder what has happened to that money and the plan.

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POLITICAL

Assembly score: 4-0, turmoil continues

Current session is set to go down in history as a complete wash out, with not a single issue being raised. INKESHAF AHMED ahmed.m@postnoon.com

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Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh BC Welfare Association, met Vijayamma on Thursday and asked her to mount pressure on the government to amend the law on the BC reservation.

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he State Assembly drew a blank even on the last day of this session. As the Assembly was convened at 9am, TRS members rose to demand adjournment motion on Telangana. Not contented with slogan shouting, they surrounded the podium gesticulating at the Speaker to take up the discussion. For a change, other Opposition parties — TDP, BJP, Leftists — remained calm today. However, the throaty slogans of the TRS did not allow any business to be conducted and the Speaker adjourned the House for one hour. When resumed, the scene remained same. With a determined TRS, the Speaker found little sense in allowing the chief minister to make a statement. He adjourned the House again for one hour and convened a meet-

BC leaders meet Vijayamma

INTERIORS

The throaty slogans of the TRS did not allow any business to be conducted and Speaker was forced to adjourn the House for one hour.

ing of the legislature affairs minister D Sreedhar Babu and chief whip to discuss if the Chair should suspend TRS MLAs for a day. At the time of going to press no decision was taken. Meanwhile, news of veteran freedom fighter Konda Laxman Bapu’s death reached the House and it is likely to be adjourned.

CIVIC

Inching towards a smart city? Md NIZAMUDDIN nizamuddin.a@postnoon.com

he Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), which intends to trim the electricity bills with energy-efficient building designs will be introduced in the State soon. Hyderabad will see its implementation in full scale. In a high level meeting held on Tuesday, the road map developed by ASCI (Administrative Staff College of India) and NRDC (Natural Resources Defence Council) was reviewed. Focused on advancing the implementation of ECBC, the government also expressed its keenness to promote Energy Efficiency in buildings being constructed under Rajiv Avas Yojana. Benefits of Building Energy Efficiency include saving $696 billlion worldwide by 2030. Reducing lifetime operating costs of buildings, reducing peak electricity demand, reduced need for more power plants, reduce greenhouse gas

emissions and to spur innovation in the construction and building materials sector. The measures together with Information Communication Technology (ICT) could change the face of the City for better, officials believe.

IMPLEMENTATION

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) publishes ECBC and forwards it to the Ministry of Urban Development, which issues a directive to state and local level bodies to start implementing. At state level Urban Development Departments (UDDs) develop

General Development Control Regulations (GDCR). Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) write building codes complaint with ECBC. Later BEE approves any provisions in local GDCRs and bylaws where they are different from ECBC. State legislature approves and Urban Local Bodies enforce those codes at city and town level. Apart from Andhra Pradesh; Rajasthan, Orissa, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and West Bengal will be among the list of ECBC adoption of 65 per cent by 2017. For the implementation of the ECBC, the government would be giving time for the designers, builders and code officials to obtain knowledge and experience. The Energy Efficiency Requirements will be broken down into multiple phases (tiers), based on the energy saving potential and level of skill training required. Besides this, hiring third party contractors for Inspection and Plan Review is on the cards.

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Power saving? Not for MLAs Lights, ACs and no action. This is the scene in the Assembly building, where the CM’s directives for saving power are flouted with impunity. Their rationale? The guidelines don’t apply to public representatives. MISMATCH IN THEIR WORDS AND DEEDS IS SHOWING Long, long ago, someone called Mahatma Gandhi had said, “My life is my message.” Well, our current crop of netas can’t be faulted for not reading him because that is in a forgotten past. But mediapersons were in for a mild shock when the other day, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy addressed a press meet in his Assembly chamber with all the air conditioners and lights on, though it was broad daylight. The Assembly building has a centralised AC system and an additional AC is not required. Even otherwise, where was the need of keeping ACs on when the temperature was 28 degrees C? Postnoon remembers it was the CM’s directive to all government departments to conserve energy and curb wastage of electricity in view of the power crisis. When we reminded the deputy secretary of the Assembly about the CM’s directive, he said that the directives were meant for government staff and offices and not for public representatives. “The Assembly buildings used by MLAs are exempted from such directives,” he said, while

An MLA’s attempt to show his loyalty to the chief minister seems to have misfired, to say the least.

asserting that there was no violation of any rule. Commenting on the incident, Loksatta MLA Jayaprakash Narayan pointed out that the Assembly building does not have proper ventilation. “We blindly try to ape Western and African countries when it comes to building structures. But in a country like ours, where the sun shines almost throughout the year, our buildings should reflect the environment.” It was not just the CM’s office; the adjacent building, which houses offices of the floor

leaders of the Congress, YSRCP, TRS and MIM were not behind in wasting energy. A lot could have been saved if these worthies had some respect for the words they utter, say concerned officials. IA

A POTTY CIVIC ADMINISTRATION Cutting trees and putting them in pots is, in sum, the beautification works of GHMC to greet the world biodiversity conference. The GHMC did not raise a finger when a massive banyan tree was slashed in Punjagutta on Sunday

because it was “sucking water from the borewells around”. What better sign of illiteracy can one think of? A row of trees on Madhapur road were also cut down to get ready for the world biodiversity conference. Can one think of a bigger folly? The GHMC ought to be put in first standard science class to know some basic facts. They hardly know that the banyan tree is India’s national tree. Its importance is not just biological but cultural too. It is closely associated with Lord Krishna, for instance. This apart, banyan tree (Indian fig tree) feeds birds and provides shade. The area around a banyan tree gets more breeze. It has several medicinal qualities too. In fact, banyan tree preserves and purifies underground water. All this while, the GHMC, in its eagerness to assimilate the `300 crore allotted for decking up the City for CBD, has been busy putting up potted plants and nursery grass. But it doesn’t realise that potted plants are of little value environmentally. Only adult trees supply oxygen and preserve ground water. PK

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HORIBLE CM

Was it a slip, or was the pun intended? On Chief Minister

Kiran Kumar Reddy’s birthday, MLA Ranga Reddy decided to prove himself more loyal than the king. He fitted his vehicle with a large banner wishing the ‘Horible Chief Minister’ a happy birthday! Now, Postnoon is sure that many are in agreement, for instance, the TDP and the Left parties. But the leader may not have been amused. While loyalists frowned upon the banner, it brought a smile on the lips of countless along the way. Some public service, this! SS

HOLIDAYS

A wit wanted to know if citizens too should not get ‘tax holidays’ in view of public servants enjoying numerous holidays. In India, where religious freedom is guaranteed, a never ending procession of religious holidays march on, turning every second day into a holiday. A citizen, after seeing a closed office on Wednesday, wanted to sue the government. But he was told it’s in the Indian Magna Carta. Gnashing his teeth, he walked away. MN Contributed by Inkeshaf Ahmed, Srinivas Setty, Md Nizamuddin, and PK Surendran.

KNOW YOUR LEADER

Robed minister of Kiran’s team The youngest minister in the Cabinet, D Sridhar Babu’s strong public relations skills serve him well. INKESHAF AHMED ahmed.m@postnoon.com

e once dreamt of becoming a sensational lawyer. He planned to set up a corporate legal firm and employ scores of legal brains. But destiny had other plans for the 43-yearold civil supplies and legislative affairs minister, D Sridhar Babu. His father’s untimely death forced him to make his foray into politics in 1999. Babu’s father, D Sripada Rao, was a renowned Congress leader from Karimnagar district. Sripada Rao was the AP Legislative Assembly Speaker and created a niche for himself in State politics. Naxalites cut short his life in 1999. “I was successfully practising as a High Court lawyer when I lost my father. The responsibility to fill

the vacuum created by him fell on me. I accepted it to carry his legacy forward and fulfill his dreams of developing Karimnagar, especially his assembly constituency Manthani,” Babu said. The youngest minister in N Kiran Kumar Reddy’s Cabinet, Babu maintains strong public relations with all kinds of people. He never seems to tire of solving public problems and reaching out to people in need. “People in distress visit me. Those who are rich, they don’t come to me. So, whoever comes to me, I will try my level best to solve their problems,” Babu says between the numerous telephone calls he attends. The minister meets around 600 people every day. His strong public relations skills helped him make a hat-trick in his constituency.

Reminiscing about his childhood, Babu says he had a regular upbringing. Being the fourth among six siblings, he had the good fortune to pursue his studies. “My father never intended us to get into politics. He wanted all of us to pursue higher education.

My mother looked after our education,” he said. The minister is an avid cricketer as well. He represented Nizam College and University of Hyderabad during his college days. Babu says that even becoming a Cabinet minister is a big achievement in his life. He is also a realistic man when it comes to politics. “You never know.” He rues the fact that, being a politician, he does not get any time for his family. “Thank god my children are very young. If they are old enough, they could have complained that I am not spending quality time with them,” he adds. After becoming an MLA, Babu married Shailaja Ramaiyer, an IAS officer of AP cadre and the couple has two children. The minister vows he will set up his law firm in two years.

Profile Father: Late D Sripada Rao, former Speaker, AP Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad Constituency: Manthani, Karimnagar district Qualifications: MA (from HCU); LLB (from DU School of Law) Spouse: Shailaja Ramaiyer, IAS officer Children: Two (A daughter and a son) Portfolio: Minister for civil supplies dept, legislative affairs Contact number: 040-23453241

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NAILING TRADITION

Speaker of the House John Boehner, left, finishes hammering a nail into a plank with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi during the First Nail Ceremony for the official launch of construction of the Inaugural platform where the President of the US will take the oath of office.

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The Himalayan Horsemen

Around 50 cavaliers from tiny villages dotted all over the Himalayas prepare to run the perilous course, a narrow strip of rocky river bed 14,107 feet above sea level. UPPER DOLPA: The clansmen and monks of the mystical land of Upper Dolpa first gathered eight centuries ago to pray, feast, fight over property and vie for the title of fastest horseman in the Himalayas. They have met every 12 years since in the Tibetan Year of the Dragon for a festival in modernday Nepal centred around the world’s highest horse race, although these days they ride for honour rather than land. Around 50 cavaliers who have come from tiny villages dotted all over the Himalayas prepare to run the perilous course, a narrow strip of rocky river bed 4,300m above sea level in the rarified air of the world’s tallest mountain range. A horn signals the start and men in silk head dresses, leather coats lined with yak fur, golden chains and icons of the gods of animistic folk religions swinging from their necks gallop away on their ornately adorned ponies. Thousands of monks and other devotees who have walked for days to the Shey Dragon Festival roar on their favourites and wave the flags of their gurus. The 1.6 km course is essentially a ravine studded with boulders, ditches and a not inconsiderable stream of treacherously cold water. It is not long before the riders succumb to the hazardous terrain. After the halfway turn three of the runners lose their balance, stumbling on the rocks along the jagged bed of the stream before a pile-up takes out another five near the end. One horse tumbles to an almighty splash after clattering into a felled co-competitor, braying loudly as if to let the crowd know straight from the horse’s mouth how unpleasant the icy stream feels. The winner, by a

Nangchen horses, bred pure in the Kham region of northern Tibet since the 9th Century. Scholars believe some breeds, unknown to the West until the 1990s, may be the “missing link” between the Przewalski horse, a Mongolian animal with neolithic origins, and modern ponies.

DISPUTES TAKEN TO THE SPORTING FIELD

Riders in traditional dress as they compete in the world’s highest horse race in the remote Himalayan region of Upper Dolpa, some 500 kilometers (300 miles) from the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, on September 1, 2012.

clear distance, is a 23-year-old farmer named Tenzin Gurung, whose mount, a chestnut brown Tibetan pony called Tika, has ridden the race of her life. The organisers consider the idea of gambling and big cash awards somewhat “unBuddhist” but Gurung’s prize is to run Tika in a meadow dotted with around half a dozen 1,000rupee notes ($11.50), provided by the organisers. He is allowed to keep what he can pick up without dismounting or slowing down and manages to bend down and scoop up 3,000 rupees, enough to pay for a child’s education for a year. “I’m feeling good, I’m very happy. I’ve won other competi-

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Peerless ponies

he race is not really a test of endurance or speed, but of exploding force and surefootedness. Even Sea Biscuit would be no match for the Tibetan pony in these aspects. Some are simple, hardy mountain ponies developed from Mongolian stock while other riders mount swift and agile Nangchen horses, bred pure in the Kham region of northern Tibet since the 9th Century. Scholars believe some breeds, unknown to the West till the 1990s, may be the “missing link” between the Przewalski horse, a wild Mongolian animal with neolithic origins, and modern ponies.

tions in Mustang with this same horse,” he said. “I didn’t even have to buy her — she is bred from another horse I owned. She is a very good ride but if I could use the horses they use in the West I’d be even better.” This seems unlikely, given the extra strain the thin mountain air puts on the animals. The race is not really a test of endurance or speed, but of exploding force and surefootedness and Frankel or even Sea Biscuit in his prime would be no match for the stout and powerful Tibetan pony. Some are simple, hardy mountain ponies developed from Mongolian stock while other riders mount swift and agile

at the

The Shey Dragon Festival, ostensibly a religious affair, is among the last of the great Himalayan clan gatherings that hark back to a time when warring tribes would meet over a week-long armistice to take their disputes to the sporting field. Under the Tibetan Yarlung dynasty there was a large migration in the 8th century towards Dolpa, which changed hands between the Purang, Guge, Mongolian and Lo kingdoms over the following 800 years before being swallowed up by Nepal. The festival, one of the most important events for Buddhist pilgrims, has taken place under all these regimes, with around 15,000 from across the world celebrating this year, over five days straddling August and September. “We wanted to develop our knowledge of the Tibetan culture and of how people here live and spend their time,” said Italian lawyer Enrica Senini, 39, who had trekked for five days with companions from across Europe. “Coming to a festival like this is a unique opportunity to do that.” During the festival, prayers are conducted by Tulku Lama Rinpoches and pilgrims embark on an eight-hour walk, known as a “kora”, around the sacred Crystal Mountain overlooking the festival site. AFP

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Business

ITALY SLASHES 2012, ‘13 GROWTH FORECASTS

Italy slashed its economic growth forecasts on Thursday saying it was now expecting contractions of 2.4 per cent for 2012 and 0.2 per cent for 2013 due to “a deterioration in the international environment.”

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CRR and Repo explained If the repo rate is reduced, people will be able to borrow at a cheaper rate. MONEY MATTERS Nupur Pavan Bang

he Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced on Monday, that they with keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 8% and cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 0.25%, to 4.5%. What does this mean for you (the readers)? The repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends money to the commercial banks. Using this rate as the benchmark, the banks decide their Prime Lending Rate (PLR). PLR is the rate at which a bank lends to its most credit worthy customers. They add basis points (one basis point is 0.01%) to PLR, if a customer’s credit worthiness is lower. The credit worthiness of a customer is determined by the repayment capacity of the customer, repayment of both interest and principal. It is also determined by the past record of the customer with respect to payments. For example, does the customer pay his credit card bills on time, does he pay his loan installments on time etc. There is an agency called Credit Information Bureau (India) Limited (CIBIL), which assigns a credit score to each individual depending on

TAX DEMAND

Vodafone ready for discussions

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Thursday said it was willing to discuss a tax demand of `11,000 crore but remained non-commital on paying a lesser amount if the interest and penalty are waived. “I don’t know,” Analjit Singh, non-executive chairman, Vodafone India, told reporters after a meeting with tax officials here, when asked if the company would be prepared to pay the `8000 crore were the government ready to waive off the penalty and interest. “No, I am saying we are ready to discuss. Vodafone is not a company that is confrontationist, that is controversial. This is not Vodafone’s business. It is building telecom. So, Vodafone is definitely willing to discuss,” he said. IANS

the past payments records. Banks use this score when determining the creditworthiness of an individual. Now back to repo rate. So when repo rate goes up, our loans get more expensive as the banks will raise the PLR and if the repo rate goes down, our loans will get cheaper. RBI has kept this rate unchanged at 8% this time. CRR is the percentage of money that the

banks are supposed to keep with the RBI to meet the withdrawal demands for fixed deposits or any other time liabilities. The CRR is a percent of the Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) of the bank. When CRR is high, banks have lesser money with them to lend out. On the other hand, when CRR is reduced, the banks have more money with them to lend. This brings in more money supply in the market. Since RBI has reduced the CRR, the money supply should go up in the market. What is meant by money supply going up? It means that the banks will have more money to lend, and hence more people may be able to get loans. This means that more money will be circulating in the economy. A few banks may decide to decrease the interest rates for auto or home loans. Though it is unlikely as the repo rate is same. Why did the RBI not reduce the repo rate as well? That’s because they are being cautious. They are worried about inflation. If the repo rate is reduced, people will be able to borrow money at a cheaper rate. This will encourage them to borrow and spend. If they borrow and spend, the demand for goods and services will go up. If demand goes up, prices will further go up. Hence, the RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged.

WORLD ECONOMY

IMF to lower global growth forecasts WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund will lower its growth forecasts for the global economy next month, an IMF official said on Thursday. “The global economy has weakened. We are shaving off our forecast for global growth by a few decimal points,” said Hoe Ee Khor, assistant director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department. In its last estimates the Washington-based global lender projected global growth of 3.5 per cent in 2012 and 3.9 per cent in 2013.

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It is slated to unveil new forecasts on October 9 at the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Tokyo, Japan. “We expect the global economy to recover gradually over the next year,” said Khor, who is the IMF mission chief for South Korea. On Thursday, the IMF cut its growth estimate for South Korea to 3 per cent, from a June forecast of 3.25 per cent, citing the eurozone crisis and high household debt problems. AFP

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Apple’s iPhone 5 hit stores in a festive global rollout on Friday, with long queues of devotees undeterred by a lukewarm welcome from experts for the smartphone and complaints about its new mapping system. Apple said it had received more than two million orders online. Australians were the ﬁrst to get their hands on the device.

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is the fine a US judge imposed on Taiwan’s AU Optronics for rigging prices of displays for smartphones, computers and other gadgets.

RELIEF FOR PONZI VICTIMS Victims of Bernard Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme will soon receive $2.48 billion in checks to help cover their losses, the trustee handling the case said. Checks ranging from $1,784 to $526.9 million were sent by mail Wednesday to 1,230 formers customers of Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities, said court-appointed trustee Irving Picard.

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RAJAPAKSA VISIT: MDMK MEN SNEAK INTO BHOPAL Despite heavy security, a group of MDMK supporters sneaked into Bhopal through rail and air routes last night to protest the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is arriving here today, police said. They have not been arrested or detained yet.

COALITION CRISIS

ANNA PRAYS FOR CORRUPT

It’s Mulayam to the rescue Trinamool adamant on rollback, ministers to quit by 3pm. NEW DELHI: In a major relief to the embattled UPA government, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav announced that he will support the government to keep “communal forces away”. He, however, said the support should not be seen as his endorsement of the ruling coalition’s economic policies. The SP supremo asserted that his support was not for long term and that he was counting on the Third Front to come to power after the 2014 General Elections. Mulayam was silent on queries about the SP joining the Union government in the reshuffle that is expected in the coming week. Meanwhile in Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress on Friday

SHOWBIZ

Nithyananda in Bigg Boss 6? MUMBAI: Controversial spiritual leader Swami Nithyananda is likely to be a part of reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ this season. Swami Nithyananda was in news after southern actress Ranjitha accused him of raping her more than 40 times. There were allegations of sexual harassment by some of his other disciples also. There is a buzz that the selfstyled godman is all set to participate in ‘Bigg Boss 6’.

Swami Nithyananda was in news after southern actress Ranjitha accused him of raping her more than 40 times. “I have been told the godman has been approached earlier. It is too early to confirm or deny,” his spokesperson Dale Bhagwagar said in a statement. Notably, during the last season of the show, Swami Agnivesh entered ‘Bigg Boss’ house to promote and create awareness on social issues including corruption for a brief period. PTI

called it “unethical” on the part of the minority UPA government to notify FDI in retail, and wondered why the government was in a “hurry” on the issue. Iterating that it would hand over its letter of withdrawal of support to the ruling UPA to President Pranab Mukherjee today, railway minister Mukul Roy told mediapersons: “It is unethical for... the government which does not have the majority on the floor of the Lok Sabha to push for FDI. We don’t understand what is the hurry.” Ruling out any compromise, Roy said: “We are committed to the decision unanimously. We will submit their resignation to prime minister at around 3pm. Later we are scheduled to meet the president,” he said. PTI

Congress core group to meet this evening NEW DELHI: With Trinamool Congress set to exit the UPA, the Congress top brass, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi, will meet this evening to decide the future course of action. A meeting of the Congress Core Group headed by Sonia is scheduled in the evening. This is the second meeting of the Congress Core Group which had met only two days back, a day after Mamata Banerjee announced the withdrawal of support. Government managers are

confident of the numbers even after the withdrawal of support by the 19-member Trinamool Congress, which has been the second largest constituent of the 15-party ruling alliance. After Trinamool’s withdrawal of support, the UPA government’s support in Lok Sabha will come down from 273 to 254 and the coalition will be heavily dependent on Samajwadi Party (22) and BSP (21) for its majority in the House. For a simple majority, government needs the support of at least 273 MPs in a House of 545. PTI

Social activist Anna Hazare visited a Ganesh temple last night during a brief halt in Pune on his way to Ralegan-Siddhi from Delhi. Hazare, who had formally announced parting of ways with his erstwhile team members wanting to form a political party, refused to comment on the issue after performing ‘aarti’ at the famous Dagdusheth Halwai temple. “I am in a temple and cannot comment on such issues,” he said, adding that he prayed to the Lord to “give wisdom to those who indulge in corruption”. On September 19, Hazare announced the split with Kejriwal-led group, which is going to form a party, saying they should not use his name or photograph.

NEWS BRIEFS Seven militants arrested in Manipur IMPHAL: Seven militants belonging to different organisations were arrested during combing operations by police and security personnel in Manipur. Assam Rifles nabbed two militants. In another incident, police commandos arrested two militants In yet another combing operation, police and security personnel arrested three militants of Hmar People’s Convention.

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Restrictions in Srinagar, Anantnag SRINAGAR: Authorities today imposed strict restricts on the movement of people in old Srinagar city and Anantnag town in south Kashmir, fearing law and order problems over the anti-Islam video made in the United States. Restrictions under Section 144 CrPC, which bans assembly of four or more people, were imposed in five police station areas in the Old Srinagar City, police sources said. Similar restrictions were also imposed in Anantnag town in south Kashmir, which has witnessed protests against anti-Islam video made in the US, the sources said.

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Maoists kill BJD ward member NABARANGPUR (ORISSA): A BJD ward member was shot dead by Maoists who suspected him to be a police informer in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district. Lahidas Gond, ward member of Rajpur village under Kunduku gram panchayat of Raighar block, was kidnapped by four armed Maoists from his house last evening and later shot dead, the police said today. The Maoists claimed responsibility for the killing.

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JUDICIAL REDRESS

GREEN MOVE

Goa to shut down mines polluting reservoir Selaulim dam has 19 mining leases operating within few kilometers of its periphery.

government has finally resolved to shut down the mines pouring manganese and iron ore in the Selaulim reservoir, the source of potable water for 55 per cent of the state population. The state will have to shut down the mines operating within the river zone of Selaulim dam, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told reporters yesterday. “We have to stop all mines pouring in material (iron ore and manganese) in Selaulim reservoir,” Parrikar said. Situated about 100 km south of Panaji in Sanguem taluka,

The manganese content in Selaulim water has reached alarming levels. The state PWD had admitted that it was six times more than permissible levels.

Court wakes up babus, Chandigarh not disturbed A plea had contended that the tag was a hurdle for the tourism industry.

fter about three decades, Chandigarh has ceased to be a disturbed area with the Punjab and Haryana High Court holding that the notification declaring the Union Territory disturbed has ceased to have any relevance in the present times. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a division bench of the court comprising acting Chief Justice Jasbir Singh and Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain on Wednesday minced no words in holding that the Chandigarh Administration had failed to justify the relevance of such notifications in present times, particularly when no terror incident had been reported in the city for the past many years. The court also observed that chances were that the tag was acting as a deterrent for tourists. So many of them would obvi-

With the HC quashing the disturbed area notification, officials of the administration and police are set to lose the extra security cover, allowances and perks.

ously be reluctant to visit the city after finding it labelled on the internet as a disturbed area, the bench held. The development assumes significance as the Chandigarh Administration just about three days back, made clear its intention of not withdrawing the notification declaring Chandigarh a disturbed area. The disturbed area tag was

given to Chandigarh in 1983 during the dark days of militancy in Punjab to give special powers to the Administration, police and security forces for effectively dealing with the militancy between 1981 and 1992. Punjab had given up the title in 1997, nearly two decades after militancy was wiped out from the state, Chandigarh refused to let go the “disturbed” status. With the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashing the Chandigarh disturbed area

notification, officials of the UT Administration and police are set to lose the extra security cover, allowances and perks. Meanwhile, UT Administrator Shivraj V Patil, while reacting on the court directive, said that the Administration had to follow the direction. “The tag had been retained for some specific reasons. There have been intelligence reports regarding infiltration from border areas. If anything untoward happens in the future, who will be responsible for it,” he had said. UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar said that the Administration will analyse the judgement and then hold a meeting to decide the future course of action. Petitioner Surinder Bhardwaj had contended that the disturbed area tag was a hurdle for the tourism industry. PTI

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Selaulim dam has 19 mining leases operating within few kilometers of its periphery. These mines were permitted based on the wrong facts provided to get environment clearances (from the Centre), he said adding that they have dumped the ore along the Selaulim dam, which is washed in the reservoir. “Our report indicates at least 15 feet of the usage section of the storage is already filled with mud, that is more serious,” the CM conceded. Recently, the manganese content in Selaulim water had reached alarming levels. The state PWD had admitted that it was six times more than permissible levels. Parrikar said although the manganese content has increased in the reservoir, there is nothing to worry about. “All manganese compounds are not soluble in water and though the content is there, it is free floating,” he said. “The chemical manganese which can be absorbed in the stomach is within control,” Parrikar added. Incidentally, the area around the dam is a part of Netravali wildlife sanctuary, where mining has to be completely banned. PTI

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture of “Nuakhai Juhar” at Puri beach on the eve of Odisha’s famous Nuakhai festival.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

World

S. KOREAN PREZ ACCEPTS RETIREMENT HOME PROBE South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak accepted an independent investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding a now-defunct project to build his retirement home after he leaves office. The probe is potentially embarrassing for Lee’s party with the presidential elections just months away.

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German magazine adds to Islam controversy Satirical publication gives backing to French weekly which published caricatures of Prophet Mohammed, but refrains from reprinting them. BERLIN: A German satirical magazine has entered the row over an anti-Islam Internet video made in the United States and the publication by a French weekly of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed. Titanic presented the front page of its October edition showing a photo montage of Bettina Wulff — wife of former German president Christian Wulff — being embraced by a Muslim fighter wearing a turban and brandishing a dagger. The headline says: “West Rises Up: Bettina Wulff Makes Film About Mohammed.” The magazine, which prints 100,000 copies a month, comes out on September 28. Editor Leo Fischer said in an interview with weekly Der Spiegel: “Now Mohammed is on everybody’s lips and we are reacting.” Bettina Wulff, who does not shy away from media attention, has been in the news over the past few days after the publication of her autobiography, in which she denies stories about an alleged previous life in which she worked as a call girl under the pseudonym “Lady Viktoria”. Titanic gave its backing to French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, but decided not to publish the caricatures. Meanwhile, police said several German cities will host protests against the amateurish US-made anti-Islam film “The Innocence of Muslims” on

Japan’s ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) will vote in a leadership election Friday afternoon, with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda widely expected to remain in his post. DPJ lawmakers are scheduled to cast ballots at 2pm (0500 GMT) with three candidates challenging Noda’s re-election as party president, which currently comes with the post of premier. Election results are expected to be announced later in the day. Noda is widely expected to win.

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The number of people arrested for their involvement in an attack on the US embassy in the capital of Tunisia. They will be tried in a military court, Xinhua reported.

A HYPNOTIC THIEF

Pakistani protesters burn a representation of a US flag and an effigy of US President Barack Obama in the border town of Chaman, close to the Afghanistan border on Thursday.

Friday and over the weekend. Around 800 people are expected to demonstrate Friday at Freiburg im Breisgau in the southwest; up to 500 in the northern city of Hanover on Sunday; and others in the northern city of Cuxhaven over the weekend, police said. Police are acting on the basis that these will be peaceful

protests but were ready for any possible trouble, they said. An opinion poll carried out by the N24-Emnid institute said Thursday that 72 per cent of Germans were against the film being shown in public, with just 21 per cent being for it. The poll was taken among 1,000 people on Wednesday. The German interior min-

istry meanwhile announced that a government poster campaign against the radicalisation of some young Muslims had been delayed. Following federal police warnings “about current dangers”, the start of the campaign, scheduled for Friday, had been put off and no new date had been set, the ministry said. AFP

James Murdoch to oversee Fox Networks

Last US surge troops leave Afghanistan

Woman stabs boyfriend to death over pet rat

Two Boko Haram leaders killed in Nigeria

LONDON: News Corp is planning to give James Murdoch responsibility for its US television businesses, the Fox Networks Group, the Financial Times reported. Murdoch, who is already deputy chief operating ofﬁcer of News Corp, will oversee the group which includes Fox network and cable channels such as FX and National Geographic.

WASHINGTON: The last of the 33,000 US soldiers that President Barack Obama sent to Afghanistan nearly three years ago as part of a military surge have left the country, US defense ofﬁcials said. It follows an unprecedented number of NATO soldiers being shot dead and comes as anti-Western protests sweep Muslim countries.

MOSCOW: A woman in Russia stabbed her boyfriend to death in a quarrel over a pet rat, ofﬁcials said. The 24-year old woman accused the 45-year old man of getting rid of her pet rat, whom she could not ﬁnd in her apartment. The woman then stabbed him to death with a glass shard. The woman faces up to 15 years in jail.

ABUJA: Two top commanders of the Boko Haram outﬁt have been killed in an operation in Borno in Nigeria, the military said. The outﬁt commanders, who were not named, were killed in an operation by the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, Xinhua reported, citing JTF spokesperson Lt Col Sagir Musa.

NEWS BRIEFS

A Roma gypsy woman has been detained in Russia’s Siberian region on suspicion of hypnotising a clothes store owner in Omsk city into giving her seven fur coats, RIA Novosti reported. “The culprit was looking intently into the eyes of the shop director when she offered to hand the seven coats over to her friend so she could try them on,” police said. She left, saying she would bring the coats back the next day. The mink coats were worth some 400,000 rubles. The woman faces fraud charges which could land her in jail for up to six years.

We both have daughters, and our wives are more popular than we are. So, you know, we’ve got a little bond there. It’s hard, but it’s okay. Barack Obama on Jay-Z

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Comment Money won't buy happiness, but it will pay the salaries of a large research staff to study the problem. Bill Vaughan Author & columnist

Choice is king, we are royalty THE HUMAN CONDITION Dean Williams

hen news of the Centre’s decision to push through the FDI in multi-brand retail emerged, one eager beaver piped up: “Cool! Soon I can shop at Ikea”; another reminisced on the joys of shopping at Tesco and couldn’t wait to relive it in India. And therein lies the rub. To many of the middle-class and other social-aspirers, the entrance into the retail market of large global retail chains holds no fear, quite the opposite. For years we have been asked to pay exorbitant prices for products that are available for a pittance anywhere else in the world. All this, hopefully, will be a thing of the past when the market turns more competitive. I say hopefully, as it’s likely that the FDI will hit the skids again thanks to political wrangling to appease vote banks. Will there be a fallout if retail FDI is passed? Indeed: just like when the auto industry opened the floodgates to global brands. But people adapt, that’s the beauty of being human. We have to evolve… constantly and consistently, and while the slew of reforms may merely be pre-election eyewash, it’s sorely needed to bolster a flagging economy. India’s burgeoning middle class can be blamed for many things: the rise of neo-conservatism; the spate of intolerance and hyper-sensitivity, but that doesn’t mean we can’t decide what’s good for us. The government should concentrate on governing, and strive to give us a market where choice rules and the consumer is king. The writer is the editor, Postnoon.

HIGH-FLYING THOUGHTS Pssst, up here! Have we got a scoop for you. HFT, who as you know, has spies in every government across the globe, and props up a few tyrants too, has learned that Bibi Netanyahu has been asked to become the Republican candidate for US president. Don’t believe us? Check out Youtube! President Bibi...Oy vey!

ANTI-US PROTESTS

Use economics to target free-speech abusers ANONYMOUS ALIEN

ast week, a disgusting and offensive movie ostensibly made by an American about the Prophet Mohammed began circulating on the internet, and sparked violent uprisings in many Muslim communities mostly against American Embassies and Consulates. Yesterday, a French magazine published equally disgusting and offensive cartoons which, again, depicted the Prophet. Violent protests have already begun to erupt against French Embassies and Consulates. The two above events are not unrelated. The free-speech loving editor of the French magazine, upset by the violent uprisings against the American film, seems to hope that he will start a deluge of satirical publications around the world all mocking the Muslim religion. His logic appears to be that Muslims cannot possibly start violent protests against everyone. Now, more information is coming out about the very film the French magazine was looking to defend. It may very well be that the movie — marketed and shot to look like a low-budget independent film — actually

has powerful and wealthy backers with a specific political agenda who knew and wanted exactly the kind of response the movie has garnered from the Muslim community. To what ends, remains unclear. I am a big fan of free speech. Is it sometimes abused? Of course. But here’s the problem: what’s abuse of free speech to one person is a just political statement to another. In America, I have seen people burn the American flag — an incredibly offensive act to some, a political statement to others — done in the name of free speech. I have witnessed, first hand, Judaism, Catholicism, and Mormonism all mocked mercilessly in cartoons, magazines and night-time television, again, all in the name of free speech. Was this right? Proper? In good taste? Probably not. Now, in recent years, Islam is becoming the target of this kind of mocking. And the response has been violence. What is the goal of a violent response? Is the goal to stop free speech? If it is, I say to those committing acts of violence to be careful for what you wish, because who’s to say that the next free speech to be shut down won’t be your own right to pray. Or perhaps the goal is to make people specifically fearful of mocking the Muslims?

There are two problems with this idea: first, this tactic risks making people fearful of Muslims in general, not just of Muslims protesting offensive movies and cartoons. And second, the tactic isn’t working, as the French magazine has already proved. I have a suggestion. First off, let’s get rid of the violence. It’s getting an idiotic and badlymade movie way more attention and views than it deserves, and it’s getting innocent people killed. And second, if you want to really put a stop to totally offensive publications and films, hit the creators of such content not with violence, but with economics. If all the Muslims in France

(peacefully) boycotted the magazine that published the offensive cartoons and its advertisers, than I assure you, the magazine would think twice about running such idiotic content in the future. And, when the names of the backers of the film finally emerge — and I assure you, they will — boycott and even peacefully protest their businesses too! Will this end religious mocking? Of course not. But it will slow it at least as much as a violent response, without countless innocent lives being taken and an environment of fear permeating our planet. You can reach The Anonymous Alien at AnonymousAlieninIndia@gmail.com

EDITORIALS Bring in FDI for infrastructure and utilities Remembering Caligula

conomic Reforms’, ‘Special Economic zone’ are the latest phrases for the UPA. But what the common taxpayer does not understand is why the Congress government is eager to usher in FDI in retail stores while areas that badly need FDI and reforms such as media, airlines, utilities, and infrastructure go abegging? FDI in infrastructure, especially in non-conventional energy production and transport will prove a boon. But it is futile to argue where intentions are unholy. It is now clear that the aims of the UPA are to bury the cancerous coalgate and bag the massive freebies coming from a grateful retail giants of the West. It is obvious that India is not in dire need of FDI in retail where millions eke out a living. Displace them and you have a social disaster on your hands. The UPA government has no right to barter millions' right to live for a cache of dollars.

READERS’ VIEWS

indy Lee Garcia’s statement she had no clue that Innocence of Muslims was going to be an antiIslamic film, takes us back to a similar incident in 1979 (though by no means as earth-shattering) when a cast of Malcolm McDowell, Peter O’Toole and John Geilgud starred in what was supposed to be a film about the life of the notorious Roman emperor, Caligula. The film turned out to be a soft-porn venture into history, with couples fornicating in the background while the stellar cast delivered their lines oblivious to what was going on behind them. Needless to say, they were not impressed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Music

GREEN DAY’S ¡UNO! TO RELEASE

¡Uno! is the upcoming ninth studio album by American punk rock band Green Day. It will be the first of three albums in the ¡Uno!, ¡Dos!, ¡Tré! trilogy, a series of studio albums to be released from September 2012 to January 2013.

WHILE HIS GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS

STRING THEORIES

WHILE ON TOUR

In a tête-à-tête with Postnoon, the guitar virtuoso Ravi Iyer opens up about Indian bands, his love for music and his upcoming album Bends RAHUL RAMAKRISHNA rahul.r@postnoon.com

t is not often that all musicians make good conversationalists. More so when the lack of real facetime and a cranky phone line connection make a constant vacuum in the conversation. But Ravi Iyer, the guitar playing, tube amplifier and hollowbody guitar maker, who also teaches music, breaks the ice by saying, “The most common question I have been asked so far is how my journey in music has been so far.” After the ensuing laughter and the eventual common realisation that John McLaughlin and Shakti made pioneering contributions to jazz-rock-fusion world wide we settle for

dios because I dont trust the studios with their equipment. I also use an overdrive pedal that I have designed.

a good plate of guitar playing, tech gear and the importance of the Internet. How did you feel when you left a Degree in Physics behind to embrace the strings? Actually, I did take up a job in 1993. Discontinued music for four years and then I got back into in 1997. And I have been playing ever since. We have heard that the album of your first fusion music project is coming out soon? Yes, it is called Bends. It is a live album and has been very much inspired by Shakti. And ofcourse, John McLaughlin. How right is the audience in judging bands by saying that they all try to sound a lot like their influences? How does a band make original music? That phase of sounding like a copy is always there. But as we learn to play and explore, we must realise

that our aim should better than covers. This transition will happen, with practice over a due course of time. But I never think too highly of the crowd, they have turned into a horde blindfolded by social activity. Tell us about your gear and a little bit about your fetish for light tube amps. I play with my Greg Bennet hollow body jazz guitar, a Godin La Patrie nylon stringed classical and also an American Paul Reed Smith 531. Apart from that I have also designed and made my own double neck custom guitar for the fusion music project.

I prefer tube amps because they sound very clean, especially the vintage tube amps. I usually record with a Fender 30 tube amp at home and also carry it along to the stu-

iTUNES Top 10 songs 1 GANGNAM STYLE PSY

Fun

6 TOO CLOSE

2 WE ARE NEVER EVER Alex Clare 7 WHISTLE GETTING BACK TOGETHER Taylor Swift

3 ONE MORE NIGHT Maroon 5

4 YOUR BODY Christina Aguilera

5 SOME NIGHTS

Flo Rida

8 WANTED Hunter Hayes

9 TRY P!nk

10 GOOD TIME Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

Since you mentioned studios, how good are the recording services so far, in your experience? They have been alright, but our people should learn how to record live from an amplifier. These days everything is being triggered or programmed. Musicians are fussy about their sound and tone, and one cannot replicate a light tube amp’s sound anymore.

Top 10 albums 1 NORTH

Maroon 5

7 BASED ON A T.R.U STORY

2 NIGHT VISIONS

2 Chainz

3 GRAVITY Lecrae

4 NOW 43 Various Artists

5 BLOWN AWAY

8 EYE ON IT tobyMac

9 CHAPTER V Trey Songz

10 SUN Cat Power

Rihanna’s backstage dressing room must be provided with a six-foot couch (white, cloth, plush but not leather), a large throw rug (animal print only, cheetah or leopard), Archipelago-brand “Black Forest” candles, and “small, clear square vases” with white tulips. The glass on the coffee table must be frosted. Lights cannot be ﬂuorescent, and any lockers and brick walls should be covered in white chiffon cloth. Oh, and the toilet must get a “DEEP CLEAN” (Caps theirs).

DID YOU KNOW?

Beyoncé Jay-Z are in to help President Obama win it in his second bid for the White House. Knowles made an online pitch on Obama's behalf on Thursday, sending his supporters an email with an "amazing invitation" to meet.

TRENDING...

Tell us how Bends is going to be released. Will it be available online? Yes, thanks to the Internet, there are now websites that allow musicians, artistes to put up their songs for sale. Bends will hardly have more than a 100 hard copies. It is going to be released online. The thing with the Internet is that it has too many things. But the challenge is to stay focused and stick true to your choice.

Bollywood Top 10

matchbox twenty Imagine Dragons

Why is it that local bands slip away into oblivion after releasing a couple of albums? Right now, the entire music industry is about marketing and PR. It is not about music anymore. Bands that are really good are dropped in the favour of the most noisy sounding ones. And there is no point in releasing albums because they eventually turn into visiting cards and have to be given out for free. Nobody earns from an album, not in India and it takes a lot to get out of this vicious cycle of the trade.

Diva demands

1. GUSTAKH DIL 6 RADHA English Vinglish Student Of The Year

2. AASHIYAN 7. NAVRAI MAJHI Barfi! English Vinglish

3. PHIR LE AYA DIL 8. THE DISCO SONG Barfi! Student of the Year

4. BARFI! 9. TUJHPE FIDA Barfi! Heroine

Carrie Underwood

5. BADLA NAZARA 10. SAIYAAN

6 OVEREXPOSED

English Vinglish Ishkq in Paris

Shakira is expecting her ﬁrst child, with her Spanish soccer player boyfriend Gerard Pique. Earlier this week the singer, along with R&B star Usher, were conﬁrmed to replace Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green for the fourth season next year of NBC's hit singing contest "The Voice."

Lea Michele has belted out some of the biggest ballads as Rachel Berry on "Glee," but now the singer/actress is ready to make some hits of her own. Michele has announced that she is prepping music for her debut album. The announcement comes as the fourth season of "Glee" is underway.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

spotlight 1

GROOVE THE NIGHT AWAY

Head to 10 Lounge & Night Club, Secunderabad where DJ Nonolove from Africa will be spinning the best of hip hop, Afro & Ibiza music all night long.

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

MAKE SOME NOISE

SING ALONG

Revelers were seen cheering for the participants of Karaoke World Championship at 10 D on Thursday night. M Steven and Aisha were declared the winners.

1 Aishwarya, Tanvi

5 Shruti, Rohini, Monica

2 Linat, Ali 3 Satyashree, Ajay

6 Cassy, Becky 7 Kriti, Bony, Padmini

4 Amala

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

FEELS LIKE SILK

Cotton Silk Weavers Welfare Association is organising Weaves of India from September 15 to 23 at Shri Sathya Sai Nigamagamam, Sri Nagar Colony.

AN ARTY AFFAIR

Art lovers made a beeline to Beyond Coffee where artist Pooja Kapur exhibited some of her works.

1 Mamta 2 Pooja, Sherry Javeri 3 Meera 4 Aaleem 5 Neelesh, Sunita Eti

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

health

'VENOM FROM SNAKES COULD SAVE LIVES TOO' Snake venom could become the source of life-saving drugs for various ailments. Researchers discovered that the toxins that make snake and lizard venom deadly can evolve back into completely harmless molecules, and potentially be developed into drugs.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Living with cystic fibrosis

Every so often one comes across a potentially life-threatening ailment. But do you let it overtake your entire life or do you learn to deal with it. Read on… RANJANI RAJENDRA

ranjani.r@postnoon.com

earning that your child has cystic fibrosis is probably the hardest thing for a parent to deal with. The fact that the child looks perfectly normal otherwise but has trouble with his respira-

tory and digestive systems – a trouble that could eventually lead to death, is shattering. But getting over that initial shock and arming oneself with knowledge and tips to deal with the ailment is the only way to ensure that your child has a better quality of life and can outlive the age set by medical experts. A decade or so back, a patient with cystic fibrosis usually lived only up to the age of 17. But with the

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rapid developments in medications and treatment options it is now possible for a cystic fibrosis patient to live up to their 30s. But what it really takes is patience and perseverance – not just from the patient but from the family and doctor as well. “Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and the digestive system by causing thick mucous to build up, leading to infections. Patients are more prone to recur-

HOUSECALL

rent respiratory infections. So it is very important for them to ensure that they follow a healthy diet, get proper nebulisation treatments and most importantly do their chest physiotherapy,” says Dr Mohd Samiuddin, consultant pulmonologist at Global Hospitals. Antibiotics are also one of the mainstays of treatment for cystic fibrosis. Since cystic fibrosis is a multi-systemic involvement, a

DID YOU KNOW?

Anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS)

Each nostril smells things differently

Antiphospholipid syndrome refers to an autoimmune disease. It is said to be one of the most common treatable cause of recurrent miscarriage. It is also known as Hughes Syndrome. People of any age and gender can be affected by antiphospholipid syndrome although it is more common among women. A blood test can diagnose the condition.

It is said that each nostril registers smells in a different way. Smells made from the right nostril are more pleasant than the left. Even accuracy varies. Smells can be detected more accurately when they are made by the left nostril.

team of doctors including a pulmonologist, nutritionist, physiotherapist and a gastroenterologist, need to work on a patient. Considering the mucous build up is massive in the digestive system as well, it leads to infections, sometimes severe, and also malnutrition. “The mucous that gets stuck in the windpipe often causes recurrent infections and the scarring can affect the lung quality. Parents usually realise the gravity of the condition and the risks associated with it. So after the initial set back, most of them arm themselves with the technique to perform a chest physiotherapy and knowledge about the kind of medication their child will be requiring. Once they learn how to do the physiotherapy they can continue doing so at home. Typically a patient will require the physiotherapy to be performed three to four times a day,” says Dr Samiuddin. He adds, “For babies humidifiers can also help loosen the mucous. It can even be made at home by using hot water to create the steam to thin the mucous. A family also needs to make a lot of adjustments to fit the child’s health needs into their lives. They need to rearrange their lifestyle to ensure there is always a caregiver around the child. Since the digestive system is affected by cystic fibrosis, a healthy, non-oily diet needs to be followed, so that means changing food habits as well. Since the child is prone to respiratory infections, there are vaccines available that they can give their child to reduce these.”

PIONEERS Julius Wagner-Jauregg Julius Wagner-Jauregg was an Austrian physicist and nobel laureate. He is known for studying the treatment of various mental diseases by inducing fever. This approach was known as pyrotherapy. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine for his research of inoculation of malaria parasites to treat dementia. He wrote a book Verhütung und Behandlung der progressiven Paralyse durch Impfmalaria.

health FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

WEIGHT LOSS

RESEARCH

Alzheimer’s sabotages brain wiring?

Weight loss surgery may have long-term benefits While short-term benefits of gastric bypass are proven, a new study has found long-term improvements in diabetes and cholesterol.

ccording to new research weight loss surgery has long-term health benefits lasting well beyond the procedure. While short-term benefits of gastric bypass surgery for obese people are proven — with three quarters of recipients losing at least 20 per cent of pre-surgery weight and keeping it off — a new study found long-term improvements in diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol, Reuters reported.

The Utah study, published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, indicated good results from bariatric surgery even after six years. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, a majority of patients who had Type 2 diabetes before surgery were in remission and also had lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. “It confirms other studies that have demonstrated bariatric or weight-loss surgery appears to be the

most successful treatment or therapy for severely obese individuals,” the Tribune quoted Ted Adams, a faculty member at the University of Utah School of Medicine, as saying. According to a report in US News and World Report, he said, “Individuals who have gastric bypass surgery lose a significant amount of weight. At two years, they had lost 35 per cent of their initial body weight. At six years, it was about 28 per cent, which shows a pretty

durable weight loss. At six years, in those patients who had type 2 diabetes prior to surgery, 62 per cent no longer had a diagnosis of diabetes. There was also significant remission in high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides.” Bariatric surgery is typically recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40, or — where they also have diabetes or severe sleep apnea — at least 35, according to Reuters. GLOBAL POST

WASHINGTON: Alzheimer’s could actually sabotage the working of several of the brain’s networks, says a study. Beau Ances, assistant professor of neurology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, who led the study said: “Communications within and between networks are disrupted, but it doesn’t happen all at once.” “There’s even one network that has a momentary surge of improved connections before it starts dropping again. That’s the salience network, which helps you determine what in your environment you need to pay attention to,” added Ances. Ances and colleagues analysed brain scans of 559 subjects. Some of these subjects were cognitively normal, while others were in the early stages of very mild to mild Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists found that all of the networks they studied eventually became impaired during the initial stages of Alzheimer’s. Researchers identify networks by determining which brain areas frequently become active at the same time, but anticorrelated networks are noteworthy for the way their activities fluctuate: when one network is active, the other network is quiet. This ability to switch backand-forth between networks is significantly diminished in participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The default mode network, previously identified as one of the first networks to be impaired by Alzheimer’s, is a partner in two of the three pairs of anti-correlated networks studied. It’s not practical to use these network breakdowns to clinically diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, Ances notes, but they may help track the development of the disease and aid efforts to better understand its spread. Ances plans to look at other markers for Alzheimer’s disease in the same subjects. IANS

AILMENTS

‘Chronic fatigue is not caused by virus’ A new study reports chronic fatigue syndrome is not caused by XMRV and pMLV viruses

JENNIFER MATTSON esearchers from Columbia University, the National Institutes of Health, and other key institutions “examined 147 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome from sites across the country and compared them to 146 healthy patients.”

The much anticipated results reported the journal mBio found “no link between the illness, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis, and mouse leukemia retroviruses, including one called XMRV,” the New York Times reported. Studies have previously

found those with chronic fatigue syndrome had high levels of the virus. About 1 million Americans suffer from the condition, which causes massive fatigue.Women often suffer in higher proportion, which also affects memory and causes some joint and muscle pain. GLOBAL POST

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Entertainment

SAIRAM’S NEW FILM LAUNCHED Sairam Shankar’s new film to be directed by Jaya Ravindra was launched yesterday in Hyderabad. Jasmine is playing Sairam Shankar’s love interest in this romantic thriller.

CINE BYTES Baadshah's song leaked!

ne of the tracks from NTR, Kajal starrer Baadshah is already doing rounds on the Internet, much to the dismay of the ﬁlm’s team. "Very sad to hear tat the #Baadshah song has been leaked I request all fans not to encourage this pls help us guys by not supporting this :( (sic)," Thaman posted on Twitter. Sreenu Vaitla is directing the ﬁlm.

Nithin Reddy's new film goes on floors

he principal shooting of Nithin's next ﬁlm Gunde Jari Gallanthayyindhe began yesterday in Hyderabad. Nithya Menen and Isha Talwar are his co-stars in this romantic entertainer. Vijay Kumar is going to direct this ﬁlm. Anup Rubens is going to compose the music

TIME FOR A SPOOKY THRILLER

‘I look forward to challenges in life’ Harshvardhan Rane talks about working with director Ravi Babu, his next outing Avunu, which is a horror movie, and much more HEMANTH KUMAR hemanth.k@postnoon.com

here's a certain amount of quirk in almost every Ravi Babu's film. His latest film Avunu is no different. The film, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Poorna, narrates the story of a couple who begin to witness strange incidents in their house after they move to a new neighbourhood. Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in Naa Ishtam, can't stop raving about Ravi Babu. “When I was shooting for Thakita Thakita, people used to tell me that the day I act in a Ravi Babu's film, I will understand how hard it is to act. In a way, I had this mental picture that he's an extremely strict director. When I finally met him, I realised that his real persona was a complete contrast to what I had heard about him,” Harshvardhan Rane says, adding “I have always looked forward to challenges in my life and I didn't think twice before accepting the offer.” Fear is the central theme in Avunu. Unlike most other horror films which rely too much on camera movements and sounds, Ravi Babu took a

completely different approach to shoot Avunu. “Ravi Babu told me that he was casting me because I was a theatre actor. Avunu is a unique film in this genre because Ravi Babu wanted to keep the camera static and he never used any of the conventional techniques. There's so much scope to perform under such circumstances because it's almost like a play,” Harshavardhan says. So could he relate to the theme of the film? “I am not a big fan of horror films either. It took me seven years to get over the experience of watching Raat,” he recalls and assuring us that there's no monster in the film. So what is it that the protagonists in the film are afraid of? “There's no face to the fear in our film. But when people watch the film, I am sure they can relate this fear to some incidents which might have occurred in their life. You can feel it everywhere around you. It may not harm you, but the idea that someone is watching

you when you are alone is itself quite spooky,” he adds. The film was inspired from a real incident which Yami Gautam had narrated to Ravi Babu during the shooting of Nuvvila. Ravi Babu has been going gaga over Poorna, who's playing Harshavardhan's wife in the film. After making her debut in Seema Tapakai last year, Avunu might very well turn out to be her breakthrough film in Telugu. “Poorna is the best part about the film. She's very sharp and one of the most mentally strong people I have ever met,” he confesses.

Mahesh Babu does it again

ost of the celebrities in tinsel town have their own quirks and we hear that Mahesh Babu has a penchant for number 9. He was born on August 9 and a little birdie tells us that Mahesh Babu makes it a point to have 4005 as the last four digits on all his cars’ registration plate. Recently, he bought a brand new BMW and got this registration number.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

fashion

PRADA RELEASES A SPECIAL FASHION WEEK BAG

FALL'S PRINT seen around the world has made its way onto a classic doctor's bag just in time for fashion month and will only be available in cities hosting big-calendar weeks: New York, London, Milan, and Paris. New Yorkers can pick one up for $1,995 from the Broadway location at the end of the month.

LONDON London is a talent pool where majority of designers seem to emerge from. Having a top ranking design school situated in London helps in having the young graduates show at this fashion week. For spring/ summer 2013 the collections are bright, bold and immaculately tailored. Here is a selection of designers and brief description of their runway shows

Erdem

Mary Katrantzou

rdem is a designer who is recognised for his romantic, ladylike dresses and prints. He won the prestigious BFC Vogue Designer Fashion Fund in 2010 after beating some big names. This collection had his signature floral shapes in form of embroidery and prints mixed with a harder snakeskin print and ladylike solid pastel shades.

orn in Athens, Greece Mary attended Rhode Island School of Design and then completed both her BA and MA at Central Saint Martins. Her popularity skyrocketed in the past two years when she showed a collection that eerily looked like upholstery and lamp shades and won the hearts of editors and style pioneers. Spring/summer 2013 is inspired by world history, global exploration and Guilloche pattern play.

SURABHI CHAUHAN feedback@postnoon.com

David Koma

Giles

eems like the Olympic fever is still spread in UK as edgy designer David Koma was inspired by a female tennis player for this collection. But these are not the cute tennis dresses and skirts you find in sports shops. Brilliantly cut with new found tailoring of cut out tops and pleats on skirts, this collection is for the most fashion forward sportswoman in Summer 2013.

ritish designer Giles Deacon founded his eponymous label in 2003. He is one of the most talented designers to hail from London and to have stuck to London while most leave to show in Paris or Milan. This collection was inspired by shattered glass, where he interpreted the textures onto fabrics and cut outs like never seen before.

Michael van der Ham

nly six collections old, Michael has proved his caliber early on in his career with a collection of separates for the urban women who care about traditional prints. His skills come from experience working with design houses of Alexander McQueen and Sophia Kokosalaki before taking a place on the highly coveted Central Saint Martins MA course.

FASHION DOCUMENTARY

THE EYE Has To Travel follows Diana Vreeland through her half-a-century long career in fashion as its first lady. The former editor of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue magazines and consultant to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Vreeland had a radical view of fashion — she believed that "you can even see an approaching revolution in clothes."

DREAMS Burberry Prorsum

Paul Smith

erhaps the biggest fashion house based out of the UK, Burberry takes great pride in celebrating British heritage. And the credit goes to Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, Christopher Bailey who is responsible for the design of all Burberry collections and products, as well as all advertising, corporate art direction, architectural design, multimedia content and overall brand image for Burberry. They have managed to update the classic designs into something super modern that is worn by young actors, musicians and models for many public appearances.

22&23

egendary British designer Paul Smith continues to present a new season collection in line with his signature styles but with new shapes and prints. Prints are something that is synonymous with this brand. For spring-summer Paul Smith introduced shirts with half print and half solid colour fabric paired with high-waisted fitting trousers.

House of Holland

favourite of the young London cool crowd, Henry Holland likes to have fun via his creations. Mix and match of prints, colours and slogans is his signature design style. This collection had long dresses worn over trousers in the same print but different colours. The blazers and dresses fit close to the body with bustier and belt detailing. Seems this collection was more ladylike but with the splash of wild sense and acid colours.

Ashish

orn in New Delhi, Ashish Gupta set base in London after graduating from the prestigious Central St Martin’s for an MA. His signature style is to use sequins every season. The interpretation is far from the bling-Barbie doll style. His style is very grunge with fabrics and silhouette references from 80s sportswear. Sequined tank top, and sweat pants, acid wash denims and deconstructed white mens shirts were seen on the runway.

Christopher Kane

designer to look out for, Kane has drawn the fashion experts’ votes every season. With clever interpretations from the strangest inspiration sources, Kane has a way of making extremely womanly creations. This time he was inspired by the character of Frankenstein with literal prints of his head and then subtle references of nuts and bolts replacing zips and buttons on garments and shoes.

Entertainment FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Chai Time

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

The first question I ask myself when something doesn't seem to be beautiful is why do I think it's not beautiful. And very shortly I discover that there is no reason. John Cage

KAKURO

QUICK CROSSWORD

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

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1 The smallest of three famous ships 5 It might end with ‘Beverages’ 9 Egg producer 14 Pop star, to some 15 Spooky sign 16 Picture falsely 17 ‘Calm down!’ 20 Topeka native 21 Poor-but-passing grade 22 Nursery population 23 Aged 24 Deg for a corporate climber, perhaps 26 Surfing need 28 Small paving stone 30 It might be cut by a politician 34 Site of mineral waters 37 Burn-soothing plant 39 A Muse 40 Patient one's proverb 44 Be of use 45 ‘Buona ___’ (Italian greeting) 46 Costa del ___ 47 1940s jazz fan 49 ‘Dear’ men 51 Group of toads 53 ‘I’ problem 54 '80s sitcom extraterrestrial 57 Hit the bottle 60 Payment to a broker 62 Earhart of the air 64 ‘Hold on there!’ 67 Baffled 68 Itar-___ news agency 69 Large, and then some 70 Sun-shielded 71 Part of aka 72 Olfactory trigger

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1 Japan city famous for shrines and temples

2 Absolutely perfect 3 ‘... with ___ in sight’ 4 European peaks 5 Bit of light at midnight 6 Three-toed ratite 7 Dweeb 8 Remove stitches from 9 ___-Wan Kenobi 10 Bone in a column 11 High male voice 12 Cause of a lockdown 13 Cravings 18 Thanksgiving dish 19 Try, as a case 25 Book of maps 27 Aspect 29 Quick puffs 31 Low male voice 32 Camp Swampy pooch 33 ‘The First ___’ (Christmas carol) 34 Iranian ruler exiled in 1979 35 Put blacktop on 36 ‘Chop-chop!’ in a memo 38 Weirder than weird 41 Fined for speeding 42 Enthusiastic liveliness 43 Sea named for its seaweed 48 Protein source for vegetarians 50 Vague quantity 52 Seed coating 54 Verbally 55 Special vocabulary 56 Audio engineer's controller 57 ‘Jabberwocky’ beginning 58 Solemn promise 59 Leaning Tower city 61 And others, for short 63 You've heard it before 65 Crested, largely blue bird 66 Aesop's thistle-eater

Chai Time FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 Thiruvaikumar

STAR POWER for 22-9-2012

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

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Peaceful atmosphere will prevail at home. You will perform sister's marriage in a grand manner and earn appreciation. Your administrative capabilities get sharpened. House construction plan will get approval and the work will start soon.

Unexpected delays likely in govt-related work and in court case. Financial position will be satisfactory. Ego clashes with spouse will disappear. Be careful while expressing your opinions as there are chances that you might be misunderstood.

Govt work will progress well and get completed as per expectations. Court verdict will go in your favour. Politicians advised not to criticise the opposition beyond their tolerance level. Businessmen will see unexpected fortune.

QUICK CROSSWORD FRED BASSET

Maternal relatives will extend support and help you financially. Govt work will end favourably. Loan gets sanctioned. Misunderstanding with siblings will be over. Court verdicts will go in favour. Realestate deals will bring gains.

Share market deals are likely to bring decent gains. Businessmen can expect govt sops. Travel likely as you will involve in helping blood relatives. Politicians will be in limelight and they will be supported by fellow party men.

You will attend celebrations at a relative’s place and feel happy at meeting close relatives and friends. Benefits through spouse likely. Purchase of new electronic gadgets likely. Those jobless will get a new job soon.

Some have a bright chance to buy house or land. Jobless blood relatives will receive good news soon. Minor misunderstanding with father likely; avoid such situation. You will be able to clear major portion of debts which will cheer you.

Good news from a distance on the cards. Some have a bright chance to buy a new house by selling their old one. Some might change residence to a more comfortable one. Certain dilemmatic situation will put you in a fix but you will come out.

Chances of separated couples reuniting. Marriage talk will end favourably. Vehicles might need repair and expenses will increase. You might feel exhausted and lazy. Expected money will come. Misunderstanding with friends will get over.

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ARIES:

GEMINI:

The Lovers – Those in employment may be thinking of starting a business. Spend a lot of time doing your research so that you’re very sure what’s at stake.

LEO:

Strength – Your biggest strength is your willpower to complete a task. You will not give up unless it’s done to your satisfaction. Bosses admire this quality in you.

LIBRA:

STONE SOUP

Justice – Everything that is going wrong will start becoming right. All you have to do is obser ve and note the changes around you. Do not react to anything.

SAGITTARIUS:

The Sun – This is a lucky time when things happen in your favour. Guard against getting too happy when things go well and too sad when things go wrong.

TAURUS:

Three of Swords – Not everything is going as per plan, especially in a relationship. You will end up feeling dejected and wanting more out of it. Share thoughts.

CANCER:

The Fool – You will have to start over on a project because it will need new perspective and new structure. Forget everything you’ve done so far and think anew.

VIRGO:

Six of Wands – It’s best to not be too rigid about your schedule today. There will be changes and you have to be open to the idea of going with the flow.

SCORPIO:

Two of Swords – Extremes are going to work against you. There will be times when you cannot take either side and will have to make do with being a fence-sitter.

CAPRICORN:

Eight of Swords – You are restricted only by your own mindset. Free your thinking, set yourself free, and see the changes that unfold before you.

SOLUTIONS

PISCES:

The Moon – Mood swings are likely. You cannot help how you feel but you can certainly ensure that others around you do not get affected by your moods.

NUMBER GAME

– Wait before you make a decision on something important. You may not have all the facts with you to make the right decision. Keep ego in check.

SCRABBLE

AQUARIUS: Two of Wands

INK PEN

Financial position will improve gradually. Real-estate deals will bring decent gains. Expenses will be more and hence you need to monitor and keep them under control. Politicians advised not to waste their time in unproductive work.

for 22-9-2012

Five of Pentacles – This is not the best time to start a new venture. Guard money and take note of financial condition before embarking on something adventurous.

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

Govt work will end despite an unexpected delay. You might change the lawyer who is dealing with your legal case. Financial situation will be satisfactory. Politicians might face an uphill task to fulfill commitments given to them.

SUDUKO

Financial position looks strong. Some have bright chances to buy immovable asset. You will be given importance in functions. Friends and relatives will put you in an embarrassing situation. Wasteful expenditure likely. More travel on the cards.

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Entertainment FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

A SWEET START

CINE BYTES

Barfi! R makes merry at the box office

anbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana starring Barfi! has just hit the jackpot. Apart from making it to the shortlist of the movies that are to be sent for the Oscars, the film has made a whopping total of `54.35cr till Wednesday. The film despite being stuck in lawsuit regarding the usage of ‘Murphy Munna’ has not dampened the audience’s enthusiasm from going for the movie. Barfi! started gathering rave reviews during the promos itself. Most of the movie is inspired from Charlie Chaplin’s films and scenes from another film, The Notebook can also be seen.

While Anurag Basu is left laughing his way to the bank, a part of the audience is fuming at the blatant copy of scenes from these movies. Ranbir and Priyanka especially have been commended for their brilliant portrayal of a deaf and dumb boy and an autistic girl. Southern star and Goan beauty Ileana D’Cruz too deserves mention for not being just a wallflower. In other news, rumour has it that Ranbir Kapoor is to play music legend Kishore Kumar in Anurag Basu’s next venture. In Barfi! Ranbir earned accolades for imitating Charlie Chaplin to the hilt.

Heroine in safe zone

ll geared up for Heroine, which uncovers the truth behind an actress' life, director Madhur Bhandarkar is confident the movie is in a safe zone in terms of earning profits. "The film is made on a moderate budget of around `22 crore to `23 crore and adding the marketing and promotion costs, it rounds up to around `32 crore. As long as making profit is concerned, 'Heroine' is in a safe zone," Bhandarkar said. IANS.

No delay in 'Dhoom 3' shoot: Uday

ollywood actor Uday Chopra, who has ended up with a fractured foot during the shoot of upcoming ﬁlm Dhoom 3, says the shoot of the ﬁlm will not suffer. "I fractured my foot trying to do a stunt. Guess I should leave stunts to stunt men. Well, I guess I have eight weeks to really learn this lesson," Uday tweeted. "'Dhoom 3' will not get delayed. Apparently man invented pain killers for this very reason," he further posted. IANS

I never wanted to be an actress: Nargis Fakhri

argis Fakhri says she was never inclined towards acting, but the "beautiful" script of Rockstar, her debut movie, propelled her to change her mind. "I wasn't supposed to be an actress, but when I heard the story of 'Rockstar', I was like 'Oh my god! I so wanted to do this'. (So) acting happened by accident," Nargis said. IANS

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Tiger, Justin share lead Woods, who can capture the US PGA season playoff championship with a victory, and Rose, who dropped in a 50-foot birdie effort at the 18th, holed six birdies each. ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Tiger Woods (right) and England's Justin Rose each fired four-under par 66s on Thursday to share the lead after the first round of the US PGA Tour Championship. Woods and Rose each fired six birdies and took two bogeys in the 30-player showdown at East Lake. "I played well," Woods said. "It was a very consistent round. I hit the ball well, made a few putts, got around well." Woods sank a long birdie putt at the par-3 second and a six-footer for birdie at the par-4 third. After a bogey at the fourth, Woods finished the front nine with a birdie and made another with a long putt at the 12th. Woods, in the final group, took a bogey at the 14th but answered with birdies at the par5 15th and par-4 16th to claim a share of the lead. Rose, who has not won since March at Doral, answered a bogey at the second with a birdie at the next hole and a bogey at the seventh with back-to-back

I've gotten more comfortable playing with him. You get more comfortable being around somebody. We've been around each other a lot in these playoffs. World No 1 Rory McIlroy on Tiger Woods birdies to conclude the front nine and again at the 14th and 15th before closing with his impressive birdie. Sharing third on 67 were Americans Steve Stricker, Matt Kuchar, Bo Van Pelt and Scott Piercy with Americans Hunter Mahan, Brandt Snedeker, Zach Johnson, Robert Garrigus and Australian Adam Scott on 68.

World No 1 Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, who has won three of his past four starts, fired a 69. McIlroy, who played alongside Woods in round one, can also claim the playoff title with a victory as can Snedeker, Nick Watney and Phil Mickelson. Mickelson opened on 69. Watney fired a 75. McIlroy laughed off comments by retired Aussie star Greg Norman that McIlroy intimidates Woods, who once boasted such an aura on his way to winning 14 major titles, the most recent of them in 2008. Thursday's pairing was the fifth time in four tournaments that Woods and McIlroy have played together and the eighth time this year. "I've gotten more comfortable playing with him. You get more comfortable being around somebody. We've been around each other a lot in these playoffs." "Tiger shot a little better than me, but the quality of golf out there was high," McIlroy said.

BOXING DRUG BUST

NBA

Chavez Jnr tests positive for marijuana LOS ANGELES: Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez Jnr (right) tested positive for marijuana after losing his World Boxing Council middleweight crown to Argentina's Sergio Martinez, promoter Bob Arum told reporters on Thursday. The Los Angeles Times and ESPN reported that the Nevada State Athletic Commission told Arum's Top Rank firm of Chavez Jnr's urine test results after the Mexican's unanimous decision defeat last Saturday in

Las Vegas. The Mexican fighter faces up to a one-year suspension or possible revocation of his boxing license and a fine that could take all of his $3 million purse from the bout from the Nevada authorities. A factor that will weigh into consideration of Chavez Jnr's punishment is a prior positive doping test for the Mexican in Nevada. In 2009, he tested positive for a diuretic and was hit with a seven-month ban. AFP

Chavez was arrested on a drunken driving charge last January just two weeks before a successful title defense. He reached a plea deal in that case three months ago that included three years of probation.

TRACK WORK IN HYDERABAD

Sheer Genius, Ring of Fire look good HYDERABAD: Sheer Genius and Ring of Fire look good Sheer Genius, Ring of Fire, Winning Strides and Toli Toli Toli impressed when the horses were exercised here this morning (Friday). Sand Track 800 Metres: Divine Ganges (Ramana) 1-0, 600/42.5 Moved well. Pentita (Umesh) 58.5, 600/43 urged. Friendly Equation (app) 59,

600/45 Easy. Wolverton (S Nayak) 1-0, 600/45 Moved freely. Twentyfive Pips (Nitin Singh) 58, 600/44 Moved freely. Seno Rita (K Alma) 1-0.5, 600/45 Easy. Flowers of Music (rb) 59.5, 600/45 Unextended. Pavan (app) 1-0, 600/45 Easy. Craven Cottage (rb) 58, 600/44 Moved well. All Pepper (rb) 1-1.5, 600/46 Easy. Street Magic (K Alam) 1-2, 600/48 Easy.

Kohinoor Vikrant (Ajit Kumar) 55.5, 600/43 Pleased. Sand Track 1000 Metres: Winning Strides (rb) 1-10, 1800/54.5, 600/42 Moved attractively. Ice Rain (rb) 1-15, 800/57.5, 600/42 Moved well. Aegis (Joshi) 1-15, 800/59, 600/44 Easy. Toli Toli Toli (rb) 111.5, 800/54.5, 600/42 Pleased. Sand Track 1200 Metres: Rose Queen (Culhane) 1-32,

1200/400 in 56 Eased. Sheer Genius (rb) 1-26, 1000/1-7, 800/53, 600/40.5 Caught the eye. Allendale (rb) 1-33, 1000/118, 800/1-3.5, 600/48 Easy. Swift Arrow (K Alam) 1-30, 1200/400 in 57 Easy. Ring Of Fire (Joshi) 1-27, 1000/1-11, 800/56.5, 600/43 Shaped well. Aphrodisiac (Chary) 1-26.5, 1000/1-10.5, 800/57.5, 600/44 Moved on the bit.

Enlarged heart keeps Frye out

PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye (above) has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and will be sidelined until at least December, the NBA club announced on Thursday. Doctors discovered the condition during a routine echocardiogram and will monitor Frye ahead of a re-evaluation in December before allowing him to take part in basketballrelated activities. "Nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our players. Channing and his family have our full support," Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby said.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

T20 WORLD CUP

Zimbabwe out of T20 WC

Zimbabwe crashed out of the event after slumping to their second defeat in the tournament having lost to hosts Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the opener. HAMBANTOTA (SRI LANKA): South Africa produced a clinical performance to knock Zimbabwe out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a comfortable 10-wicket victory in a lopsided Group C match here today. Zimbabwe crashed out of the event after slumping to their second defeat in the tournament having lost to hosts Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the tournament opener. As expected, both Sri Lanka and South Africa, who face each other in their last group match here on Saturday, have progressed to the Super Eight stages from the pool. Opening their campaign in tournament, South Africa first restricted Zimbabwe to 93 for eight after inviting the opposition to bat and then piled up the runs without breaking a sweat. Richard Levi smashed his way to a 44-ball unbeaten 50 while Hashim Amla remained not out on 32 from 33 balls as South Africa chased down the

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis (L) celebrates after dismissing Zimbabwe’s Graeme Cremer (R) during their ICC T20 World Cup match in Hambantota on Thursday. AFP/ISHARA S.KODIKARA

target with 44 balls to spare. With South Africa just needing six to win, Zimbabwe squandered the only chance of picking up a wicket the got in the match when Vusi Sibanda dropped Amla at point of Kyle Jarvis. Earlier, Jacques Kallis stole

the show with four wickets as a pace inspired South Africa restricted minnows Zimbabwe to the paltry total. Kallis utilised the lively pitch at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium to perfection and scalped four wickets for 15 runs

THE PIETERSEN SAGA

Kevin talks on-going: Cook LONDON: England captain Alastair Cook revealed on Thursday that Kevin Pietersen (right) remains in talks with ECB officials as the controversial batsman fights to save his international career. Pietersen has been in exile since sending text messages to South Africa players that contained criticism of then England skipper Andrew Strauss during the recent Test series. With reports circulating that Pietersen had also fallen out with several team-mates as a result of his behaviour, he was axed for the final Test, the subsequent one-day series and the current World T20 tournament in Sri Lanka.

England managing director Hugh Morris claimed there are still issues to be resolved with Pietersen before he can return to the fold and Cook confirmed there was still some distance between the two parties as talks continue. Morris and ECB chief executive David Collier have been in

Sri Lanka, where Pietersen is working as a television pundit for the Twenty20 World Cup, and it is believed they met the exiled star in a bid to continue the peace process. “I did have a meeting with Kev and I have been involved in meetings. Clearly the issues haven’t been resolved and that is why he is not available for selection at the moment,” Cook said on Thursday. “Time hopefully will be a healer and we will be able to move on, but the issues will still have to be resolved before Kevin plays for England again. “At this present time the issues haven’t been resolved and he can’t be selected.” AFP

to rock the Zimbabwe innings. He was ably supported by pace duo of Morne Morkel (2/16) and Dale Steyn (1/9), who produced a lethal opening spell to dismantle the Zimbabweans. Zimbabwe’s struggle can be ascertained from the fact that only two of its batsmen — Craig Ervine and Stuart Matsikenyeri — managed double figures. Put into bat, Zimbabwe found the going tough as Morne did the early damage by picking up two wickets in his first two overs. Morne first went through the defence of opener Sibanda in the second over and then came back to induce an edge from Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor which was gleefully accepted by South Africa captain AB de Vielliers. Morne’s brother Albie also found himself among wickets in his opening over when he had Hamilton Masakadza caught by Levi at mid-on as Zimbabwe slumped to 16 for three. PTI

S Africa vs Zimbabwe Zimbabwe innings H Masakadza c Levi b JA Morkel 6 V Sibanda b M Morkel 0 BRM Taylor*† c †de Villiers b M Morkel 4 CR Ervine c †de Villiers b Kallis 37 S Matsikenyeri c Peterson b Kallis 11 E Chigumbura lbw b Kallis 0 AG Cremer c †de Villiers b Kallis 6 P Utseya c †de Villiers b Steyn 5 RW Price not out 7 KM Jarvis not out 9 Extras (lb 3, w 5) 8 Total (for 8 wickets in 20 overs) 93 Fall of wickets: 1-2 , 2-6, 3-16, 4-51 , 5-51 , 6-60 , 7-75 , 8-77 Bowling O M R W DW Steyn 4 0 9 1 M Morkel 4 0 16 2 JA Morkel 4 0 26 1 J Botha 3 0 16 0 RJ Peterson 1 0 8 0 JH Kallis 4 1 15 4 S Africa innings RE Levi not out 50 HM Amla not out 32 Extras (b 3, lb 5, w 3, nb 1) 12 Total (without loss in 12.4 overs) 94 Bowling O M R W KM Jarvis 3 0 20 0 BV Vitori 2 0 21 0 RW Price 3 0 19 0 P Utseya 2 0 13 0 AG Cremer 2 0 10 0 S Matsikenyeri 0.4 0 3 0

T20 PREPARATION Darren Bravo aims to keep it ‘simple and smart’ COLOMBO: Elegant West Indies batsman Darren Bravo says playing “smart” cricket will be the key to success in the ongoing World T20 in Sri Lanka. “The aim is always to get better at what you do. If you keep it simple and play it smart you will get success,” Bravo, 23, was quoted as saying in a West Indies Cricket Board statement on Thursday. “I have played some good innings in the past and that has given me the confidence to go out and perform. It is important that I continue doing what I have been doing and that I believe in myself.” Bravo, cousin of West Indies batting great Brian Lara, is not a

big-hitter like team-mates Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard but is capable of scoring briskly with his exciting stroke-play. “There are a lot of power-hitters in the team, so it is important that when I get my chance, I look to settle down and bat around the others,” said Bravo. Bravo, who caught the eye with three centuries in four Tests on his team’s tours of Bangladesh and India last year, said he was aware of his “role and responsibility” in the shortest form of the game. “People tend to think that 20 overs is not a lot of overs but I tend to look at it as balls — there are 120 balls in an innings and that is a lot of balls when you think about it,” he added. P

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

T20 PREVIEW

Bangladesh look up to Shakib for NZ upset The 25-year-old left-hander has been promoted to number three in the last few matches to give an ideal start to the innings which is opened by another aggressive left-hander Tamim Iqbal. PALLEKELE: Bangladesh will be hoping star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan shines with both bat and ball if they are to have a chance of upsetting New Zealand in the World T20 Group D opener here on Friday. The dashing 25-year-old lefthander has been promoted to number three in the last few matches to give an ideal start to the innings which is opened by another aggressive left-hander Tamim Iqbal. Hasan is also an effective left-arm spinner, often picking up some much-needed wickets in the middle overs. Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said Hasan’s presence gives strength to the team. “Hasan is our best cricketer,” said Rahim. “Hasan is now playing more freely than ever before, not just with the bat and ball but also on the field and off it as well. His presence means a lot.” Rahim, who replaced Hasan

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has said that Shakib Al Hasan’s presence gives strength to the whole team. as captain last year, is confident his team will get through the group stage, where they will also meet 2009 champions Pakistan. “We are confident of going through to the Super Eight. We are in a tough group. But our team is quite balanced so we need to get the basics right and if we execute our plans then we can beat any team in the world,” said Rahim. The top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the Super Eight stage. Bangladesh have bitter memories of the only Twenty20 played between the two teams

two years ago. They lost the match in Hamilton after being shot out for 78. New Zealand will wait on the fitness of Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee and Rob Nicol after the

trio suffered gastric problems. Captain Ross Taylor hoped all three would be fit for the match. “We don’t know whether we will have the full quota of play-

MINNOW POWER

Gutsy Afghans light up WC

The Afghanistan team have become the unlikely flag-bearers for the minnow nations at the World T20 COLOMBO: Afghanistan’s cricketers have become the unlikely flag-bearers for the minnow nations at the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka with an eye-catching, fearless display in their opening game against India. The part-timers from the war-ravaged nation, many of whom took up cricket in refugee camps in Pakistan, gave India’s multi-millionaires a scare in their opening match in Colombo on Wednesday before lack of experience cost them. At the Premadasa stadium, they let India off the hook with

Afghanistan cricketers celebrate the dismissal of India’s Yuvraj Singh during their ICC T20 World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on on Wednesday. AFP/LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI

four dropped catches and 14 wides but still restricted one of the most formidable batting lineups in world cricket to a manageable 159-5. In reply, Afghanistan raced to an impressive 75-2 in the 12th over before a late collapse saw the non-Test side bowled out for 136 with three balls to spare, losing by 23 runs. With Ireland and Zimbabwe crashing to big defeats in their opening matches in the 12-team tournament, Afghanistan’s gritty display was a strong statement of intent from the lower-ranked teams. AFP

ers because every couple of hours they are feeling a little better. The weather is bit colder so hopefully they can gain some energy and be available to play,” said Taylor. In contrast to Bangladesh’s reliance on spinners, New Zealand will look to seamers for wickets. “I guess we will be looking to our seamers to have a big play in the tournament. A few of our players played in the Sri Lankan league (in August this year) and had some success,” said Taylor, who believed the Bangladeshi left-arm spinners would not pose problems for his batsmen. “We played a lot of left-arm spin in the nets because we will be playing at least 12 overs of left-arm spin. We need to play them well,” said Taylor of Bangladesh’s frontline spinners Hasan, Elias Sunny and Abdur Razzak. AFP

LEAGUE CRICKET A-3 and 3 division two days Continental 182 (G.A. Shashidhar Reddy 93 n.o., S Ramesh 4/17, Akram 3/40) vs Telangana 41/3. Pasha Beedi 169/5 (Pratheek Chandra 30, Rajath Kumar Choudhary 37, Sanket Karkare 54 n.o.) vs Oxford Blues. Sultanshahi 278/8 (Meher Prasad 50, Akhil 49, Vamshi Raghava 38, C.H. Prasad 35 n.o.) vs Brothers XI. Gemini Friends 343 (Amit Yadav 45, Navdeep Singh 45, Mohanlal Choudhary 46, Vivek Mohan 59, Raghav Reddy 3/36, Md Javeed Ahmed 3/39) vs Galaxy XI. Sporting XI 138/8 (Pratyush Reddy 41, Krishna Charit 3/46, Naveen Kumar Chary 3/19) vs Kosaraju

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

sports EUROPA LEAGUE

Spurs forced to settle for Lazio draw

LONDON: Andre VillasBoas is still waiting for his first home win as Tottenham boss after his team were held to a 0-0 draw by Italian side Lazio in the Europa League on Thursday. After Spurs cruised to a 3-1 win at Reading on Sunday to give Villas-Boas his maiden success with the north London outfit, the former Chelsea manager must have hoped for a first taste of victory in front of his own fans at White Hart Lane. But Tottenham’s luck was out as Villas-Boas’s side had three goals disallowed and Lazio emerged

with a point from the Group J opener despite being out-played for long periods. Spurs have now won just once in the first five matches of the Villas-Boas era and the Portuguese coach, sacked by Chelsea after just eight months, will be desperate to end his barren home run when QPR visit White Hart Lane in the Premier League on Sunday. All eyes were on Tottenham goalkeepeer Hugo Lloris early on as he was chosen ahead of Brad Friedel. The £8 million debutant seemed nervous when he bowled the ball out to a shocked Kyle Naughton, but the full-back was fouled by Ogenyi Onazi and Spurs escaped. Tottenham’s best chance of the first half came when Jermain Defoe clipped a lofted ball to the back post where Gareth Bale was waiting, but the Welsh midfielder headed straight at Federico Marchetti. Bale thought he had made amends for his miss moments later when he delivered a pinpoint cross which Clint Dempsey converted with a diving header, but the linesman flagged for offside. AFP

MIKEL SHUTS TWITTER ID AFTER RACIST ABUSE

Chelsea's Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel was forced to close his Twitter account on Thursday after suffering a barrage of racist abuse prompted by his costly mistake against Juventus. Mikel removed his profile less than 24 hours after his blunder contributed to Juventus's late equaliser.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW Ivanovic warns Chelsea to get tough

IAN WINROW Agence France-Presse LONDON: Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has warned his team-mates that the European

champions are in danger of becoming a soft touch this season. Ivanovic was left frustrated after Di Matteo’s side blew a twogoal lead to Juventus in the midweek CL draw with the Italian club.