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ngland were 298 for four in their first innings at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test against India in Mumbai. Kevin Pietersen was batting on 138. Ashwin picked up the crucial wicket of captain Alastair Cook after he had scored 122. Pragyan Ojha then had Bairstow caught by Gambhir for 9. FLASH

CITY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

SHOW OF FAITH

Exile in the wind A painting exhibition by Sisir Sahna is being held at Kalakrithi Art Gallery, Banjara Hills from November 28 to December 8. tÜÉêÉW=Kalakrithi Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 10 tÜÉåW November 28 onwards, 11am to 7pm `çåí~ÅíW (040) 6656 4466

Sunday brunch Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre,unveils the all new themed Sunday brunch The perfect family Sunday fun-day outing, with soothing live music, excellent beverage selection and great food options. tÜÉêÉW=Hyderabad Marriot and convention centre, Tank Bund tÜÉåW Every Sunday, 12.30pm onwards `çåí~ÅíW (040) 2752 2999

Painting exhibition Anuradha Thakur’s exhibition of paintings titled Serene Harmony will be on display at Novotel, Shamshabad upto November 25. tÜÉêÉW=Novotel Hyderabad Airport Hotel, Shamshabad tÜÉåW Ongoing, 9am onwards `çåí~ÅíW (040) 6625 0000

Expressive art Alankritha Art Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings titled Expressive contemplations by Maredu Ramu, Nirmal Karmakar Nirmala Biluka and Palak Dubey. A preview for the exhibition is being held on November 17 at 6.30pm tÜÉêÉW=Alankritha Art Gallery, Kavuri Hills, Jubilee Hills tÜÉåW Ongoing, 11am onwards `çåí~ÅíW (040) 2311 3709

Public speaking workshop A four-day workshop on effective public speaking is being held at Media Junction. The workshop is being facilitated by Ramachandran, a media and PR personality. tÜÉêÉW=Media Junction, Musheerabad tÜÉåW November 22-25, 6pm onwards `çåí~ÅíW 98488 42471

Kashmiri Wazwan nights A Kashmiri food fest based on the Wazwan cuisine is being held at the Square, Novotel. The fest in on till December 2. tÜÉêÉW=The Square, Novotel,

CINEMAS

A religious procession being taken out in the City on Saturday. Cyberabad tÜÉåW Ongoing, 11am onwards `çåí~ÅíW (040) 6682 4422

Art show Symmetrics in the unknown, an exhibition of abstract paintings by 10 artists is being held at Iconart Gallery. The exhibition is on till December 6. tÜÉêÉW=Iconart Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 tÜÉåW Ongoing, 11.30am onwards `çåí~ÅíW 98499 68797

U never know The play revolves around a teenager Jennings and her journey to heaven. tÜÉêÉW=Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 1 tÜÉåW December 1, 6.30pm onwards `çåí~ÅíW 96427 31329

Krishna Leela calligraphy Krishna Leela showcases a selection of ten images from the series titled Bhagvatam. tÜÉêÉW=Truffles Cafe, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 36 tÜÉåW Ongoing,

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Awadhi food festival

Wind song

Head to the great kebab factory for the Awadhi food festival. The food fest is on till November 30. tÜÉêÉW=The Great Kebab Factory, Banjara Hills Rd No 12 tÜÉåW Ongoing `çåí~ÅíW (040) 2330 2244

Convergence Convergence, an exhibition Of Paintings By Ananad Swaroop Manchiraju is being held at Muse Art Gallery, Tank Bund. tÜÉêÉW=Muse Art Gallery, Marriot Convention Centre, Tank Bund tÜÉåW Ongoing, 11am onwards `çåí~ÅíW (040) 2752 2999

Recent works A show of recent works by Anand Bekwad, Jinson Joseph, Maredu Ramu, Nataraj Saraf, Noopur Parashar, Purna Chandra Prasad, P Venkata Swamy, Swati Vjai, Tanmay Santra, Thirumala Thirupathi. tÜÉêÉW=Kalakrithi Art Gallery, Banjara Hills Rd No 10 tÜÉåW December 1 onwards,

Catch artists Bombay Jayshree and Ronu Majumdar celebrate hindustani and canrnatic music in a unique concert. tÜÉêÉW= Ravindra Bharati, Saifabad tÜÉåW November 25, 7.30pm onwards `çåí~ÅíW (040) 2323 1245

Art exhibition An exhibition by artists such as Akbar Mohammad, Basuki Das Gupta, Baskar Rao B, Kandi Narsimlu, Srikant Kohle, Shayamal Mukherjee is being held. tÜÉêÉW=Gallery Space, Banjara Hills Rd No 10 tÜÉåW Ongoing, 11am to 7pm `çåí~ÅíW (040) 6554 1836

Documentary screening Alliance Française of Hyderabad is hosting Novembre: le mois du film documentaire. tÜÉêÉW= Alliance Francaise, Banjara Hills Rd No 12 tÜÉåW November 26-28 `çåí~ÅíW (040) 2355 4485

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

CITY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Farmer commits suicide

Rail upgrade on cards

ver `8,000 crore will be spent by Indian Railways for modernisation of the signalling system. Train Collision Avoidance system, Automatic Train Protection System, Wi-Fi system on super fast trains will be part of the up-gradation. This was announced at annual day celebration of India Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications.

Sanjeevaiah,35, a debt-ridden farmer of Rudraram village of Ranga Reddy district committed suicide. The victim immolated himself on November 6 and died yesterday. He had taken `1lakh in loan from private financiers but was unable to pay back in time. Sanjeevaiah was under pressure from his creditors. Worried, he took this extreme step.

Parents stage dharna

Teacher abducts minor? Ratna Kumar, a teacher at a private school, is charged with abducting a 14-year-old student of his school.

arents of a final year student, by name Aditya, studying with Polytechnic at Masab Tank, have staged a dharna. The protest was held in front of the institution to demand that he be reinstated. Aditya had been suspended for cheating in the exam. Upset, the student is alleged to have attempted suicide. The parents claim it was a mistaken identity.

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FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, HOWEVER,

Mohd SUBHAN

THE TEACHER CONSENTED TO GIVE HER SPECIAL ATTENTION, AND SHIFTED THE VENUE OF COACHING TO HER HOME.

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35-year-old teacher, father of two children, is charged with the abduction of a 14-year-old student of his school. Ratna Kumar, the accused, is a teacher at a private school at Moti Nagar in Sanathnagar area. The girl, a resident of Erragada, is a Class X student of the same school. She belongs to a poor family. Her mother is a maid servant at the same school. Sanathnagar police inspector S Srinivas Rao said that the girl, along with other children, was being coached on important subjects by Kumar. For the past two months, however, the teacher consented to give her special attention, and

shifted the venue of coaching to her home. The unsuspecting mother believed in the ‘charity and nobility’ of the teacher, and hence acceded to the special tuition. She was blissfully unaware of a relationship blooming between the teacher and her daughter. It is said that the two had fallen in love and finally decided to elope. After the incident, par-

ents and residents held a mass dharna before the school. The leader of the protest, JVS Naidu and many SRC party leaders and cadres demanded immediate tracing of the two and jailing of the man. Four days have passed and the police are yet to get a clue on the whereabouts of the two. The teacher’s family is in dire straits and they too wanted him to be arrested and prosecuted, said the police.

evastated by the suicide of his lover, a young man ended his life in Warasiguda, Secunderabad. The Chilkalguda police said Gopi, 22, was an autorickshaw driver and was in love with a girl in the same locality. The two decided to get married but his parents were against the alliance as the girl belonged to a different caste. Unable to bear the rejection, Gopi’s 18-year-old girlfriend committed suicide two days ago. A depressed Gopi decided to end his life as well. He waited till he was alone at home and hanged himself from the ceiling. Before taking the extreme step, Gopi wrote that ‘no one is responsible’ in oil on the walls of his room. His parents were in for a rude shock when they returned home and informed the police after find-

ing his lifeless body. The police are investigating both the suicides after neighbours told them that the lovers were driven to the extreme step as Gopi’s parents were opposed to their union.

Unique challenge concludes The Creya Ignited Minds Challenge, which was a two-day event aimed at testing the students’ analytical and creative skills, concluded yesterday. Rahul Ramakrishna

ORGANISED BY CREYA LEARNING, AN INNOVA-

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he two-day Creya Ignited Minds Challenge came to an end on Saturday. Over 120 students from 20 schools participated in the event. Organised by Creya Learning, an innovative education company, the event tested the analytical and creative skills of students. The competition, aptly titled the ‘Whole Mind Challenge’, consisted of a gruelling boot camp which on Day 1, trained students in design thinking, engineering manipulatives, and digital media. On Day 2, the children were asked to develop working solutions to ensure prompt and effective response to mitigate the effects of natural disasters and enthuse local communities volunteer for relief efforts. Apart from the Whole Mind Champions, the event also awarded schools who excelled in

TIVE EDUCATION COMPANY, THIS UNIQUE EVENT TESTED BOTH THE ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE SKILLS OF STUDENTS.

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

Right Brain (creative) and Left Brain (analytical) thinking. Meridian School, Banjara Hills, won the ‘Creative Thinking Champion’ award and Scholars

International School won the ‘Analytical Thinking Champion’ award at the event. The students were a beaming lot after the competition, and

were happy and excited about participation more than winning. The event had cash prize of `1 lakh for the teams. The cham-

pionship was judged by eminent persons. The awards ceremony was graced by BVR Mohan Reddy, founder-chairman, Infotech Enterprises. The jury comprised Usha Raman from the University of Hyderabad, Arzoo Mistry, sculptor, and faculty from Srishti School of Art Design and Technology, R Prasanth Kumar from IIIT Hyderabad, Raghavendra Tripathi— Operations Head at Mahindra Satyam, B Prabhakar from IIIT Hyderabad.

CITY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Kiran sarkar gets 5/10 As N Kiran Kumar Reddy enters his third year in power today, bureaucrats from the State rated the chief minister’s two-year regime on the basis of welfare schemes, crisis resolution and leadership qualities.

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s Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy enters his third year in power today, Postnoon conducted a random check with the bureaucracy that controls the fulcrum of governance in the State. It’s bureaucracy which is in the best position to assess a politician. They know the IQ and EQ of a leader better than anyone else. So after tabulating, we bring out the result of our survey — 5 on a scale of 10, which is an average pass. We will bring out the mass-given marks and leaders’ marks tomorrow. This comes as a surprise as against the overall enthusiasm of the Kiran government on it completing two years. However, it is the bureaucratic view, not the mass view. The bureaucrats represent a population of 11 lakh. The leaders explained and defended the marks they gave to Kiran’s governance. “Slow in tackling burning problems” is one comment common for all TJAC. They say Kiran is still on probation, no

matter he has completed two years. The CM failed in retaining his promise to implement the State government’s prestigious Fee Reimbursement Scheme, which was benefiting millions of students pursuing education at various levels. “During former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s period, the scheme did not have any restrictions and students from all communities received scholarships and complete fee reimbursement amounts. But during the last two years, not only has the amount of fee reimbursement been slashed but also many unreasonable restrictions have been introduced, which deprived thousands of students and prevented them from pursuing their academic dreams,” a deputy secretary to the government in the BC welfare department said. The chief minister did not do any good for the welfare of employees like any other past CMs of the State, claim some of the bureaucrats surveyed. “He was very slow in addressing problems of employees. Many issues like separate Telangana issue, implementation of GO No. 610, health insurance scheme are yet to be solved,” says Devi Prasad, president of the seven-lakh member Telangana Non-Gazetted

Journey to a brighter, better future of AP began in November 2010 when we were given the responsibility to run the government. DK Aruna Information minister

Score Board (Out of 10): Mass welfare schemes: Handling stir: Solving employees’ issues: Leadership quality:

Plus points: 5 6 3 5

n Handled agitations well n Good skill in controlling infighting n Not rabidly communal, moderate

Officers’ Association (TNGO). Prasad expressed surprised at the longevity of Kiran’s rule for there had been a lot of infighting in the party and it is a miracle he survived. Prasad gave only three points on a scale of 10 to the two-year rule. President of AP Secretariat Employees’ Union M Hanmantha Reddy expressed similar views. Reddy observed that Kiran lacked the charm of former CM YSR in tackling various issues confronting the government. Secretariat TJAC Employees’ Chairman M Narendor Rao sees lack of team leader’s skills in the CM, resulting in improper implementation of pro-people schemes. “He (CM Kiran) launched Rajiv Yuvakiranalu. But it failed in achieving its goals. Same is the case with many other schemes of the State,” he noted.

Mayor, Congress on collision course The honeymoon period is over and the alliance seems to be crumbling. The mayor refutes all ‘protocol’ allegations and points an accusing finger at the Congress in an interview with Postnoon. Md Nizamuddin nizamuddin.a@postnoon.com

he mayor on Saturday refuted the Congress allegation that ‘no one from the Congress was invited for the job mela’. In an exclusive chat with Postnoon, mayor Majid Hussain, instead charged the Congress with deliberately skipping the show to dump the blame on him and his party. Amid the widening chasm between the two uneasy partners, the meeting of the Congress corporators with the chief minister has only added fuel to the straining relationship. What pinched the Congress more, it is evident now, is the catchy slogan the job mela had, ‘Shaher Hamara, Mayor Hamara (The City is ours, the mayor is ours).’ “Nothing provocative in this slogan, it was carried out earlier also. So why this fuss?” asks the mayor. He cites the example of various schemes

initiated by the great leaders or named after them. As the initiative of job mela, which is a unique concept for providing welfare for youngsters, it was an opportunity to be availed of by the youths. In spite of the likely postponement of the general body

MAYOR MAJID HUSSAIN CLAIMS THAT THE CONGRESS LEADERS DELIBERATELY SKIPPED THE JOB MELA TO DUMP THE BLAME ON HIM AND HIS PARTY meeting on December 1, the mayor is confident. “The general body meeting is for the public issues to be debated. If anyone has complaints against me or my actions they can protest at my office but I do not want the general body meeting to get disturbed,” he maintains.

CONGRESS

UNDECIDED

While the Congress leadership at the GHMC is not clear about the strategy to be adopted for the next general body meeting, the only thing that has them relaxed is the likely postponement of the meeting due to Assembly sessions. The corporators who met the chief minister recently have not zeroed in on any plan of action. “We did not give any formal letter, but only discussed the present scenario with the CM. Within few days, we shall be chalking out what to do in the general body meeting,” said Kaleru Venkatesh, Congress floor leader. But the general body meeting doesn’t seem to be inspiring other parties. “We shall share questions among ourselves and pose them at the council meet. Nothing special,” says a Standing Committee member, affected less by the current political developments. “It is a quarrel between the partners in power, we have little stake,” says an opposition leader.

CITY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Run Hyderabad Run! Syed Shoaib

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OUR, 2, 5, 1, 3, 6... read the bib numbers of the athletes as they reached the finish line of the 10th edition of the Hyderabad 10K Run in the City today. The order was an indication of two things; one, the professional approach by all attached to the event and two, the level of competition in the Hyderabad run. The run was flagged off at the Pearl Plaza at 6.40am by commissioner of police Anurag Sharma and Assembly speaker N Manohar. The event saw participation of people from all walks of life. Also present at the Jamba Cloud Hyderabad 10K Run and enthusiastically cheering the runners was Uma Chigurupati, chairperson, Hyderabad 10K Run Foundation, organisers of the event. Promoters of the event Procam International had put in a fantastic effort in trying to fulfil their promise of elevating the Hyderabad Run to a premier event of the country. Two events marked the day; the 10km Run, open to those above 15 years of age and the 7km Mazza Run, open to those over 12 years of age. The 10K Run was run in the overall category, the Indian category, the veteran category, the senior veteran category and super vet-

eran category. The Hyderabad 10K Run Foundation is a charitable organisation, started in Hyderabad in 2003. Its main objective is to encourage and support various social issues relating to health and fitness. The foundation has been organising the 10K Run in association with the Athletic Federation, School Sports and the Hyderabad Heritage Marathon every year. Timing chips were made available to all 10K runners to ensure they get a timing certificate that ratifies their timing and is recognised in running circles throughout the world. The Jamba Cloud Hyderabad 10K is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and conducted under the auspices of the Andhra Pradesh Athletic Association. The total prize money of `17.5 lakh was divided between the overall category and the Indian category. While the overall category also included foreign elite athletes, the Indian category had separate prizes for Indian men and women athletes. The Hyderabad 10K also raised money for 32 charities. Minister of State for tourism Chiranjeevi, national badminton coach P Gopichand and tennis star Sania Mirza gave away the prizes.

Results with timings Overall Athletes Men: Mosinet Geremew (ETH) 00.27.36; Nicholas Kipkemboi (KEN) 00.27.37; Jackson Kiprop (KEN) 00.28.16; Daniel Yaegon (KEN) 00.28.41; Hillary Kemboi (KEN) 00.28.52. Overall Athletes Women: Yebrgual Melese (ETH) 00.33.21; Beatrice Mutai (KEN) 00.33.36; Sudha Singh (IND) 00.35.18; Kavita Raut (IND) 00.36.01; Kiplagat Eunice Jerotich (KEN) 00.36.13. Overall Indian Athletes Men: Rattiram Saini (IND) 00.30.16 (Overall 8th Position); G Laxmanan (IND) 00.30.30 (Overall 11th Position); Nitendra Rawat Singh (IND) 00.30.54 (Overall 13th Position); Nandraj Singh (IND) 00.30.58 (Overall 14th Position); Jagdish Chandra (IND) 00.31.49 (Overall 16th Position). Overall Indian Athletes Women: Sudha Singh (IND) 00.35.18 (Overall 3rd Position); Kavita Raut (IND) 00.36.01 (Overall 4th Position); Monica Athrey (IND) 00.37.21 (Overall 6th Position); Monica Raut (IND) 00.38.13 (Overall 7th Position); Rohini Raut (IND) 00.38.57 (Overall 8th Position); Reshma Dalvi (IND) 00.43.55. DEEPAK DESHPANDE

NATION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Fire at Bengal hospital KOLKATA: A fire broke out near the paediatric ward of West Bengal’s largest state-run hospital SSKM on Saturday night. There was panic but no casualties or injuries, an official said. The fire has been arrested, said SSKM hospital superintendent Tamal Kanti Ghosh. Around 80 children admitted in the Alex Ward were evacuated through the back door.

‘BJP, AGP raking up issues’

16 killed as bus falls in gorge

GUWAHATI: Assam CM Tarun Gogoi

JAMMU: At least 16 people were

on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Asom Gana Parishad and the BJP, accusing them of raking up the illegal Bangladeshi migrants’ issue for political advantage and of having pushed the problem under the carpet when the parties were in power. “The issue is blown out of proportion by the AGP and BJP,” he said.

killed and 44 others injured when a bus carrying a marriage party rolled down into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Saturday evening, police said. The bus was carrying 60 people to Dudu Basantgarh, about 110 km north of Jammu, when it skidded off the road and rolled down into the gorge.

‘David Headley recced Buddha targets Mamata The senior leader claimed that law and order had Thackeray residence’ collapsed and the state had slipped into anarchy.

New book claims that the 26/11 attack conspirator said that the Shiv Sena chief was ‘a sitting duck’.

umbai terror attack conspirator David Headley, who had surveyed most of the 26/11 targets, had also conducted a recce of Bal Thackeray’s heavily-guarded residence ‘Matoshree’ in suburban Bandra in 2008, and found that Shiv Sena chief was a “sitting duck”. In his soon-to-bereleased book, ‘Headley and I’, about filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s son Rahul’s unusual friendship with Headley during the latter’s stay in Mumbai, author-journalist Hussain Zaidi has revealed how the LeT operative scanned Thackeray’s residence with the help of Shiv Sena activist Vilas, a gym instructor. Pakistani-American Headley frequently visited a gym in south Mumbai where Rahul Bhatt and Vilas

worked out, and befriended them. Headley, according to Zaidi, found loopholes in the late Sena chief ’s security at Matoshree.The book, to be released within a week, also reproduces Headley’s statements recorded by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Chicago. According to Zaidi, the book tells how Headley once even visited Matoshree and photographed it for 15 minutes, posing as ‘a fan’. Post-Matoshree visit, Headley told Rahul that Thackeray was “a sitting duck”. “A small bunch of desperadoes can break that security cover and reach Thackeray. I have no idea why the police are so proud of the protection he has been given,” Headley is quoted PTI as having said.

MUSICAL TRAIL

Hindu devotees play the flute during a religious procession to mark the Ram Tirath Mela , in Amritsar on Saturday, November 24, 2012.

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argeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, senior CPI-M leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday alleged that anti-socials in the state were emboldened after receiving a “message” from the state secretariat that it is their government. “Anti-socials feel this is our men’s government. So far, no message has gone out to them to the contrary. From where have they got the message? This message has come from the Writers’ Buildings (the state secretariat),” former CM Bhattacharjee said at a CPIMarxist programme. “Recollect the reaction from the Writers’ during the Park Street, Katwa and Barasat incidents. The significance of the message is both can co-exist,” he said. With the collapse of law

at the

‘Trinamool lacks a national perspective’

lleging that the Trinamool Congress lacked a national perspective, CPI-M politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday said the party had moved the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha to serve its political interests. “They have no idea of politics at the national level. They lack a national perspective. Ask them why they moved the motion and they will have no answer,” he said at a party programme in neighbouring North 24-Parganas district’s Dum Dum.

airport,

and order, the state had slipped into “anarchy”, said Bhattacharjee. “The overall situation is that of an anarchy and a regressive trend is being witnessed,” he said. Accusing the government of playing the communal card, the leader said the “communal” BJP has strengthened because of that. He told party members to reach out to the Muslims and ask whether they have got anything during the 18 months of the government. The leader said the state had not made any progress either in agriculture or industry. Dubbing the government as “inhuman”, he said it has not paid the salaries and pensions of the staterun transport workers, but hiked emoluments of the IANS ministers.

CLASSIFIED SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

COMPUTERS

HEALTH/ CLINIC

Rain in England: 1 killed LONDON: A woman was killed by a falling tree in southwest England, police said Sunday, as severe flood warnings were introduced in parts of the country already soaked by rain and battered by strong winds. The unnamed woman was taken to hospital, but died later, after a tree fell on her late Saturday in Exeter, Devon and Cornwall police said.

China flight test a success BEIJING: China has conducted the first landing of a fighter jet on its new aircraft carrier in a move that extends Beijing’s ability to project its growing military might in territorial disputes. The Chinese-made J-15 made the successful landing on the Liaoning, a former Soviet carrier, during recent exercises, the defence ministry said in a report Sunday on the flight tests.

121 die in Bangla blaze Firefighters battled for several hours to control the fire, which broke out in the ground-floor warehouse of the nine-storey Tazreen Fashion factory, some 30km from Dhaka. DHAKA: Around 121 workers

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were killed when a fierce blaze tore through a busy garment factory in Bangladesh, forcing people to leap from high windows to escape the choking smoke and flames. Firefighters battled for several hours to control the fire, which broke out in the ground-floor warehouse of the nine-storey Tazreen Fashion factory, 30 kilometres (18 miles) north of the capital Dhaka on Saturday evening. Survivors told how panicked staff, mostly women, desperately tried to escape the blazing building, which made clothes for international brands including Dutch chain C&A and the Hong Kong-based Li & Fung company. “There were more than 1,000 workers trapped in the factory,” one worker who gave her name only as Romesa, 42, told local media from her hospital bed. “I jumped from a window on the fourth floor and found myself on the third-story roof of another building. Several people fell out of the window and died.” The operations director of the fire brigade, Major Mahbub, who uses one name, told AFP that the death toll had been lowered on Sunday morning to 104 from 121. “There was some double counting as different fire

This picture taken on 24 November, 2012 shows Bangladeshi people and firefighters trying to extinguish a fire in a garment factory in Savar, 30 kilometres north of Dhaka. The death toll from a fire at a Bangladeshi factory soared to at least 121 as rescue workers recovered 112 bodies on November 25, the national fire chief told AFP. AFP/PALASH KHAN teams were working on different floors,” he said. “But now we have a total of 104 dead bodies including several who jumped to their deaths. Most bodies were found on the second floor. Most died of suffocation.” The owner of the Tazreen factory, Delwar Hossain, told AFP that the cause of the fire was not yet known but he denied his premises were unsafe. “It is a huge loss for my staff and my factory. This is the first time we have ever had a fire at one of my seven

factories,” he said, confirming that the premises made clothes for Li and Fung of Hong Kong and C&A. The cause was not immediately known but fires as a result of short circuits and shoddy electrical wiring are common in Bangladeshi garment factories, which use cheap labour to produce clothes shipped to Western countries. Such tragedies are not confined to Bangladesh. A blaze in a Pakistan garment factory fire in September killed 289 workers and

injured 110 more. Of the workers who were injured, dozens suffered disabling injuries and about 2,000 other workers have lost their livelihoods. Two of the three Pakistan factory’s owners are facing murder charges and have been sent to jail on remand. Also in Bangladesh, at least 13 people were killed after a flyover under construction collapsed in the southeastern port city of Chittagong. AFP

Arafat’s body to be exhumed today

Egypt: Judges call for nation-wide stir

RAMALLAH: Palestinian officials said Saturday they would

CAIRO: Defiant Egyptian judges hit back at President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday, demanding he reverse a decree giving himself sweeping powers that put him beyond judicial oversight and calling for a nationwide strike. Egypt’s Judges Club, a body that represents judges throughout the country, called for “the suspension of work in all courts and prosecution administrations,” after several hours of emergency talks in response to what they called Morsi’s “ferocious attack on Egyptian justice.” As the judges met, civil groups led former UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei, and former presidential candidates Hamdeen Sabbahi, Amr Mussa and Abdelmoneim Abul Futuh, said there could be no dialogue with Morsi until he rescinded the decree.

exhume the body of their leader Yasser Arafat next week to see if Israel poisoned him with a radioactive isotope. The controversial announcement came as a group of international experts arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah to take samples of the remains of the iconic leader’s bones and clothing for further study in European labs. “The tomb will be opened on (Tuesday) and experts will take samples the same day within a matter of a few hours,” Tawfiq Tirawi told reporters in Ramallah. He said a reburial ceremony would be held with full military honours later the same day in Arafat’s mausoleum at the heart of his Muqataa headquarters. Family members had earlier indicated the exhumation would probably go ahead on Monday.

COMMENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

An eye-opener

English is OK

he story Don’t know Telugu? Tough! is an eye-opener about the shoddy treatment meted out to Indian languages. It is deemed in some circles as beneath them to converse in their mother tongue. It’s a sorry state of affairs. Surya Reddy Vijayanagar Colony

t won’t be a good idea if GOs are issued in Telugu. First of all people from other states are settling here and it would be hard for them to follow it. It would be an injustice to them if that happens. I don’t mean any disrespect, but I think English serves me well. Rahul Varma via email

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EDITORIALS BJP MUST ACT quick The current infighting in the BJP does not bode well for a party that looks for a major upheaval in its fortunes. The General Elections are just a year and some months away and it will be hard for a political entity torn by strife to challenge the ruling UPA. Not that it’s been a great going for the Congressled group: corruption charges, mismanagement and other issues plague it, too, but if the Opposition is to make its way to power, it needs to convince the people that they are the better lot. However, it won’t be easy with the party being led by a person who has been accused of corruption, that person being exonerated of all charges and that decision not being unanimous. What else does the formation of an anti-Gadkari group suggest? Senior leader Ram Jethmalani has been issuing statements to make both the party chief and the higher echelons of the party restless. The latest is his saying that the appointment of the new CBI chief has averted a national calamity. Not two days ago, the BJP had demanded that the appointment be kept on hold, which the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh refused and quite contrary to his usual response, slightly roughly, he made it clear that the BJP’s insinuation is unwarranted. Another jolt the saffron party suffered is anti-Gadkari camp’s getting a shot in the arm by having roped in Shatrughnan Sinha to its ranks. If BJP is to put up at least a fight when the time comes, damage control must be done immediately. Perhaps the first step could be Gadkari’s resignation. Then choosing a leader who is clean. No amount of denial would be enough about its current chief’s involvement in graft. Tough measures must be taken if BJP is to convince the people.

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From the hip SYED SHOAIB

ormula One great Michael Schumacher has decided to end his career at the conclusion of the Brazilian Grand Prix today, irrespective of the outcome of the race. The outcome, he knows best, is not going to make for a ‘going out with guns blazing’ happy ending to his illustrious career. This, despite the fact that the German holds many of Formula One's driver records, including most championships, race victories, fastest laps, pole positions, points scored and most races won in a single season — 13 in 2004. In 2002, he became the only driver in Formula One history to finish in the top three in every race of a season and then also broke the record for most consecutive podium finishes. Most of the seven-time world champion’s victories were with the Ferrari team and his return to the circuit was with Mercedes GP — not the best of starts for the new team. Kapil Dev Nikhanj captained the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup. Kapil Dev was bestowed by Wisden the Indian Cricketer of the Century. As a batsman, he was a natural striker of the ball who could hook and drive effectively. He often helped India in difficult situations by taking the attack to the opposition. A right-arm pace bowler nicknamed Haryana Hurricane, Kapil was noted for his graceful action and potent outswinger, and was India's main strike bowler for most of his career. He retired in 1994, holding the world record for the most number of wickets taken in Test cricket, a record subsequently broken by Courtney Walsh in 2000. Schumacher and Kapil Dev: Two great sportsmen of two much-loved sports, Formula One and cricket, with one common factor — mistimed retirement. Got angry with me, didn’t you? Don’t. Let me explain. While Schumacher’s last victory came in 2004, he retired in 2006 after slipping down the podium — and out of it — in races he participated in after making a comeback in 2010. In the three seasons after his return, Schumacher did not make it onto the podium even once. It took an accumulated points tally through 2012 to as less as 43 for him to realise that he did not have it in him anymore to deliver at the highest level of the fastest sport. Kapil Dev retired in 1994, after formally breaking Richard Hadlee's record for most

Test wickets. The run up to Sir Richard Hadlee’s record of 431 Test wickets, toppling it, and finally calling it a day after getting to 434 was not done in his characteristic smooth bowling action. It was a world record achieved with a lot of huffing and puffing. Having earned laurels through skill, endurance and sportsmen spirit, attracting ignominy through ill-timed retirement is, if anything, unnecessary. Are you listening, Sachin Tendulkar? The Board of Control for Cricket in India recently conferred the Lifetime Achievement award on a certain Sunil Gavaskar. This Gavaskar was the mainstay of Indian batting even when he called it quits and he was not past his best when he did — an epic 96 in a

Test against, of all countries Pakistan, had fans only asking for more. Also, there was nobody that our cricketcrazy country could look up to fill the void his leaving would create. But the shrewd cricketer knew the futility of continuing till one became a burden to the team. Memory of masses is limited, he understood. India is a land of hero-worshippers. Our adulation for heroes of the motherland sometimes pales our love for the land. To exploit this is neither your desire nor is necessary. For today, there are many Kohlis and Pujaras in the wings to take on your responsibility. Before my hero is accused of depriving a youngster, retire dear Sachin, with your dignity intact.

BUSINESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

India ‘grows’ at 5.5%

Dubai plans biggest mall

ndia’s economy logged around 5.5 per cent growth in the last financial quarter, the finance minister estimated on Saturday — a rate that could boost calls for lower interest rates to spur activity. Chidambaram said in televised remarks in the western Indian city of Pune that he expected official data to be released next Friday to show that the economy grew by "5.5 per cent".

ubai, famed for its mega-projects before it was hit by the global financial crisis, on Saturday announced a new development to open the world’s biggest mall and a park larger than London’s Hyde Park. The ruler of the Gulf desert city state, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, announced the plan for a “new city within Dubai."

Walmart staff walk out

almart workers hailed their wage protest Saturday, saying their walkout on ‘Black Friday’ had shown the world’s largest retailer their determination to fight against all odds. Hundreds of protesters targeted Walmart stores across the United States on Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, accusing the bargain superstore of ripping off its workers.

Battered EU budgeting for more painful talks T

he collapse of EU talks Friday without agreeing a seven-year budget is not calamitous, the bloc will continue to function, but it does heap yet more pressure on a divided European Union mired in an intractable debt crisis. “The psychodrama will play in two acts," wrote Belgium’s Le Soir newspaper in the wake of the collapse of the two days of summit talks in Brussels, with a second round of negotiations now needed next year after the EU leaders “shot themselves in the budget." “It’s depressing," said Le Libre Belgique. The failed talks “prolongs an already long list of misses, blockages, retreats, and other avowed European failures.". The leaders of the EU’s 27 member nations predictably beg to differ. There’s “no need to dramatise” the delay, said EU President Herman Van Rompuy as the leaders broke off the talks without reaching a deal. “These budget negotiations are so complex they generally take two gos." “I’ve always said that it is not dramatic if we take only as a first step today," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said as the talks neared breakdown late Thursday. “If we need a second round, then (we must) devote the time to it," she added. But the bickering that killed budget talks came only days after Eurogroup finance ministers failed to agree a compromise on releasing crucial funds to Greece, which is desperate to receive a 31-billion-euro aid slice held up amid feuding by eurozone creditors and the IMF. Those ministers will go back to the drawing board Monday in yet another shot at solving the crisis in Athens. A collapse of the broader budget talks is bad for the EU image, a European diplomatic source told AFP just before the talks ended, while former Prime Minister of Belgium Guy Verhofstadt warned a breakdown in budget talks “would send a bad signal."

French President Francois Hollande and French European Affairs minister Bernard Cazeneuve (left) leave after a press conference at the EU Headquarters, on November 23, 2012 in Brussels, after a two-day European Union leaders summit called to agree a hotly-contested trillion-euro budget through 2020. AFP / BERTRAND LANGLOIS

Long before the debt crisis, agreeing an EU budget was no easy task. It became so tricky that in the 1980's leaders agreed to pool negotiations into multiyear deals to avoid the pain of annual meets. The budget talks for 2014-2020, which many had forecast would last deep into the weekend, instead ended Friday after leaders of richer nations to the north, led by Britain, insisted the EU push through deep budget cuts to match sacrifices made by austerity-hit citizens back home. But have-not nations to the south and east, led by Poland

“IT’S DEPRESSING," SAID LE LIBRE BELGIQUE. THE FAILED TALKS “PROLONGS AN ALREADY LONG LIST OF MISSES, BLOCKAGES, RETREATS, AND OTHER AVOWED EUROPEAN FAILURES.". and Portugal, insisted that cherished cohesion funds — that pay for major projects like highways and infrastructure — remain crucial, especially in a time of recession and crisis. France and Italy meanwhile

defended the EU’s massive farm subsidies, the budget’s most expensive item. “The European spirit can have its feet and body stuck in national politics," opined Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo to La Libre Belgique. “We’ll meet again when there are 10 or 15 points to sort out, not 50," he said. Amid the national demands, many EU leaders such as Merkel and France’s Francois Hollande, still maintain that a closer-knit Europe, including a banking union promised for as early as next year, is what is needed to end the crisis and bring the union forward.

But Friday’s talks collapse only serves to remind that reaching that goal remains far from given. Amid the cacophony, critics, including financial investors, have bet against the European project and the early, unsuccessful end of the budget talks will have done little to change their thinking. “Brussels continues to exist as if it is in a parallel universe," British Prime Minister David Cameron said as he prepared to leave Brussels. Italian Premier Mario Monti counterpunched that he saw “demagoguery” in such attacks and found them “incoherent". AFP

INTERVIEW SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

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he show was over and Baptiste Fournier sat down with a glass of champagne. The guests he had served were slowly leaving the Hyder Hall, ITC Kakatiya. He saw they were pleased both with the food and the wines paired with them. A little while ago he had been standing chatting with every company at each table, basking in the lavish praise showered on him by his guests; one of them quipped that the one-star Michelin chef would get three stars soon. One star means very good; two means outstanding; three means perfection. As she said this, Baptiste’s expression altered, first earnestness, then mild interest and finally modesty mingled with dry wit: “Yeah, right.” Earlier, in the afternoon, Baptiste who was scheduled to talk to us about his coming to India and taking part in this unique programme where French cuisine would be paired with wines from Four Seasons, was delayed by at least 45 minutes. The reason? “He has gone to get the right spices and produce,” said an official at the ITC. If there’s anything that’s makes Baptiste Baptiste, it is this ardour for the quality for the things with which he cooks. “You see, the produce has to be first rate. French cuisine is all about making something tasty retaining the taste of the produce and keeping a balance with the spices. Foremost comes the taste of the produce,” he explained. “And then comes the wine. The pairing has to be carefully done, as the wine complements the food.” Baptiste is just 32,

HE TALKS LIKE A MAN WHO FOUND HIS LIGHT WHEN HE TALKS OF HIS TIME AT ALAIN PASSARD. “I WAS LIKE A FISH IN THE SEA. I LOVED IT THERE.” but he is an expert in pairing, as will Abhay Kewadkhar, chief winemaker and director at USL wines, certify. “When I was in France last year, I had gone to Sancerre (where Baptiste hails from) sometime last year and I told my French friends that I would like to take them out to lunch to a place of their choice. They suggested La Tour. We went there, had a wonderful lunch. I had clamps and Pinot Noir. I thought I should say hello to the chef. This young man walked up to us and greeted us. We got introduced and that’s how this programme

Fresh French surprise Michelin-starred chef Baptiste Fournier was at the ITC Kakatiya to show how Indian wines could be paired with French food. Baptiste talks to Postnoon about his culinary journey. DEEPAK DESHPANDE

happened,” recalled Kewadkhar. There’s an interesting story about La Tour, the restaurant his father ran before Baptiste took over. “My father bought it in 1979 and the following year I was born. I practically grew up in the kitchen and that’s how I started to love cooking,” Baptiste said. There were hard times too. When Baptiste took over from his father after being recognised as one of the six young promising chefs by Gault Millau Guide, the staff would not co-operate. When my father told them something, they would follow. When I did, they loafed,” he said. “It was tough times, because they were not willing to change and slowly one by one, they started to leave, even those who had been working with my father for 20 years. A year after I took over, the Michelin star happened. And we started new branches and all who left came back.” So he proved himself the tough way? “You may say

My father bought it in 1979 and the following year I was born. I practically grew up in the kitchen and that’s how I started to love cooking. Baptiste Fournier that,” shuffling a bit in the seat Baptiste said. Baptiste reminisced of the days at the restaurant of Guy Savoy, the three-star Michelin chef. “The third one came after I joined; not because of me, of course. There I learned the nuances of French cuisine. Oh, I would be yelled at a lot: “Do that! Do this! Not that way! This way! I worked there so hard.” He said it like it’s a “Phew!” But he talks like a man who found his light when he talks of his time at Alain Passard’s. “I was like a fish in the sea. I loved it there. I learned there the various ways you could come up with something brilliant with vegetables,” he smiled. “Passard’s style is like... like...” “Poetry?” suggested the translator with us. “Yes... yes... like poetry.” French cuisine puts no weight on the tummy and not at all plays with your innards. At the wine pairing session, if anything stood out, it was the Fresh French Surprise. That’s pineapple minced, slowly cooked in a low flame, then a dash of rum, served with yoghurt specially treated. You won’t know it’s pineapple. It tingles the tongue to point you feel pleasantly stung, wondering, “What is this?” Baptiste left a clue: slices of pineapple that had been marinated with honey for half a day.

WELLNESS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

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Where: The Spa, Park Hyatt Price: n Scrubs and wraps range between `1,950-`2,650 plus taxes. n Massages range between `3,000-`5,250 plus taxes.

a cubicle nation, with muscles screaming in protest, a spine almost bent from bad posture, The Spa recommends the deep tissue massage aka the Active Renewal. Typically, it’s more forceful and severe than your Swedish or Balinese massages, to help break down chronic muscle tension and any other ailments. Rini, the masseuse, lives up to the challenge, and her solid hands don’t disappoint. With deep palm pressure and elbow manipulations, she steadily works out the kinks in my muscles. When she gets to my shoulders, I want to cry out for my mum but she’s relentless. I thank her for it later when my neck and shoulders are sans the everpresent knots and my joints feel normal, a phenomena I haven’t witnessed in years! Overall, let’s say, it’s not for the fainthearted. But it’s the price you pay for the new and improved you! Speaking of, all good things indeed come at a price but if you want to treat yourself to a taste of how those royals experienced wellness, go to The Spa at Park Hyatt and choose one of their offerings. Look out especially for their (unique) Hydra treatments, the ultimate aromatherapy or marmaroma massages, or their numerous spa baths. If you are looking to go with your partner, The Spa also offers packages custom-made for couples, which include massages, floral baths and more.

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today to mean a luxurious, almost decadent indulgence for the body and spirit. It is from here that The Spa at Park Hyatt derives inspiration. From the attars, pearl rituals, herbal healing techniques and restorative treatments, it borrows the best of the traditions and secrets of the opulent Nizams, and combines them with contemporary innovations for the ultimate experience of well being. Also in the custom of the Nizams, services in the spa are designed around the four pillars of wellness — munzig (purify) meant to detoxify and replenish; musakin (appease) to relax and renew; mukhavi (reform) to awaken and clarify; and mukhiyath (recompose) which is to awaken and uplift. On a dusty windblown afternoon, with the need to detox and purge paramount, I keep my appointment at the spa. Unlike most hotel spas, here natural light wafts in, the clear glass

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ART AND CULTURE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Botero’s ‘Horse’ top seller NEW YORK: Colombian artist

Fernando Botero’s Horse sculpture was the highlight of Christie’s Latin American auction, which also set a record for Cuban-born artist Tomas Sanchez. Botero’s 1999 bronze work with dark brown patina, fetched $938,500 at the sale and Sanchez’s 2005 acrylic on canvas Buscador de Paisajes sold for $626,500.

Monet paintings found

Realistic art at NOLA museum

NEW YORK: The former secretary to

NEW YORK: It's art that tempts you. All those ‘do not touch’ signs are essential. You want to poke at Jud Nelson’s Hefty 2-Ply to confirm that the full trash bag really is carved from marble. You want to touch a tentative fingertip to tiny weeds that seem to sprout from the floor and wall, and to clamber onto a folding chair with a shoulderhigh seat.

Imelda Marcos was indicted on charges of conspiring to sell artwork that the former Philippine first lady acquired during her husband’s presidency, including a Claude Monet water-lily painting. The paintings disappeared around the time Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was forced from power a quarter century ago.

‘Emotions should be free flowing’ Sravanthi Juluri will be holding an exhibition Jaago Stree at Lamakaan on the occasion of International Elimination of Violence Against Women Day to encourage women to change their lives.

AMY ROSE THOMAS

amyrose.t@postnoon.com Why did you name your exhibition Jaago Stree? I want this to be an awakening call, particularly for women. There are still many women out there who suffer from domestic violence, eve teasing and molestation, and just because of the lack of guidance, these women are silent about the atrocities they are sub-

jected to. My artworks depict the violence against women and the girl child. I am holding this exhibition on November 25 for a reason. United Nations has declared this day to be the International Elimination of Violence Against Women Day. The organisation calls for women to come forward for 16 days of activism from November 25. Jaago Stree is my way of spreading awareness about the issue and prompting battered women to bring about changes in their own life. I believe that from the moment a girl child is conceived in the womb, her struggle in life begins. Through these

I don’t believe in following someone else’s style. Each individual has a unique story to tell through their painting and I believe following others and getting inspired will spoil this flow of emotions.

To every age its art

Vienna Secession represented a protest of the younger generation against the traditional art of their forebears.

he Vienna Secession (also known as the Union of Austrian Artists, or Vereinigung Bildender Künstler Österreichs) was formed in 1897 by a group of Austrian artists who had resigned from the Association of Austrian Artists, housed in the Vienna Künstlerhaus. This movement included painters, sculptors, and architects. The first presi-

dent of the Secession was Gustav Klimt, and Rudolf von Alt was made honorary president. Its official magazine was called Ver Sacrum. Unlike other movements, there is not one style that unites the work of all artists who were part of the Vienna Secession. The Secession building could be considered the icon of the movement. Above

its entrance was placed the phrase “Der Zeit ihre Kunst. Der Kunst ihre Freiheit (To every age its art. To art its freedom).” Secession artists were concerned, above all else, with exploring the possibilities of art outside the confines of academic tradition. They hoped to create a new style that owed nothing to historical influence. In this way they

paintings, I want to show women that it is only through her transformation to Kaali that she can change the way men treat her. Did you always want to be an artist? I have been doodling and scribbling ever since I was a kid. But never during my childhood did I think that I would be taking up art seriously. There is this need in me to convey my ideas and messages to the world. And I realized that the best way to convey my message to a large audience is through art. I am not looking for fame or money. And I don’t believe in following the patterns set by my predecessors. During my last exhibition, an art historian advised me that it would not be a sensible career move to work on emotional themes at a young age and that I should stick to painting land-

ART FOR DUMMIES

scapes. However, if I am painting landscapes, I would be wasting my energy in doing something that I do not have my heart in. I believe that for an artist, emotions should be free flowing and restricting these emotions does no good to the works. Why did you choose to work on stained glass? While in Berkeley, California, I saw two people carrying a sheet of blue glass. I was fascinated by the manner in which light passed through glass and thus began my tryst with glass. Is there anyone you look up to in the art field? I don’t believe in following someone else’s style and technique. Each individual has a unique story to tell through their painting and I believe following others and getting inspired will spoil this flow of emotions.

were very much in keeping with the iconoclastic spirit of turn-of-the-century Vienna (the time and place that also saw the publication of Freud’s first writings). The Secessionist style was exhibited in a magazine that the group produced, called Ver Sacrum, which featured highly decorative works representative of the period. The Secession movement was selected as the theme for a commemorative coin: the 100 euro Secession commemorative coin minted on 10 November 2004. On the obverse side there is a view of the Secession exhibition hall in Vienna.

ENVIRONMENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Goals grow more elusive

Algae chows down

NEW YORK: The report by the U.N.

LONDON: When deprived of other

Environment Programme warns that the gap between pledges made by certain countries to help lower their emissions and reverse the trend of global warming and reductions necessary to cap average global warming at 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2020 continues to widen.

food sources, a widespread type of green algae can break down other plant materials and slurp them up as food, a new study finds. It's the first time that a member of the plant kingdom has been shown to break down another plant's cellulose, the biopolymer that gives strength to plants' cell walls, and use it as an energy source.

World Bank report in focus NEW YORK: Climate scientists who have been warning of the dangerous effects of global warming now have the World Bank on their side, after a new report from that organisation calling for action to prevent climate catastrophe. "The World Bank did a great service to society by issuing this report," said Michael Mann, a climate researcher at Pennsylvania State University.

Deforestation in desperation With thousands of pastoralists cutting down trees for charcoal, Somalia runs the risk of turning into a barren desert. But for a country beset with more pressing problems, environmental matters are not a priority. SIMON MAINA / AFP

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assan Hussein cuts down 40 trees every month to fuel his charcoal business, fully aware of the impact his action has on the environment. But for the livestock keeper, the forests are the last remaining resource. And he is not alone. Hundreds of thousands of Somalia’s traditional pastoralist herders do the same, putting their impoverished country on a path of heavy deforestation that risks turning large swathes of it into desert. “I used to keep animals, but I lost my herd to famine and disease and I am the eldest in the family,” said Hussein, 27, adding that he has 10 mouths to feed back home — two children, seven brothers and his mother. Four years ago, Hussein had 25 camels and 300 goats. Now, only three camels and 15 goats from his once respectable sized herd are left. Every morning, with an axe slumped over his shoulder, he sets off in search of wood for charcoal. Once he locates and cuts down a tree, it takes two days of burning, and two more days of cooling the smouldering heaps before he can sell the charcoal, at six dollars (five euros) for a 20 kilogramme sack. The village of Jaleo, in the northern self-declared state of Somaliland, once prided itself on being at the heart of the savannah. British explorer Harald Swayne recounted, in his 19th century memoirs, the adventures he had while tracking and hunting “a large herd of elephants.” But the last elephant was killed in 1958, and were Swayne to retake his journey today, he would only find the smallest of game in a rocky landscape dotted with shrubs and charred tree stumps. “Twenty per cent of the forest has disappeared in the last ten years — definitely, this country is turning into a desert,” Ahmed Derie Elmi, director of forests in Somaliland’s environment ministry, told AFP.

“If the deforestation continues at this pace, this country will be a desert in two or three decades,” said Ahmed Ibrahim Awale of the Candlelight organisation, which tackles environmental and health issues in Somaliland. Charcoal burning has not always been preferred in Jalelo. Three years ago, an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in the Horn of Africa forced Gulf states to suspend importation of animals or animal products from the region, forcing the herders to look for alternative sources of income. But it is urbanisation and a population explosion that are the biggest threats to the country’s environmental well-being. Somaliland’s capital Hargeisa has a population of 8,50,000 people, six times its population in the 1970s, which consumes approximately 250 tonnes of charcoal daily.

MUCH MORE THAN A UN DECLARATION AND A PRESIDENTIAL DECREE TO BAN EXPORT OF CHARCOAL ARE NEEDED TO BRING DEFORESTATION TO AN END. Elmi says that charcoal is the main source of energy, as electricity is rare and expensive for many. The rampant deforestation is not unique to Somaliland. In southern Somalia, Al Qaedalinked Shebab insurgents turned charcoal burning and exportation into one of their major sources of income. In a report, the UN monitoring group on Somalia and Eritrea says the Islamist group made up to $25 million every

year from charcoal trade. Several regions of southern Somalia were declared famine zones by the United Nations last year, with the deforestation contributing to an extreme drought. In a bid to put an end to rampant deforestation, Somalia’s newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in one of his first official duties, banned all exportation of charcoal, in line with a UN embargo in February. However, much more than a UN declaration and a presidential decree are needed to bring the deforestation to an end. “The underlying causes of poverty and the general decline of the size of livestock herds have to be addressed,” said Awale. Alternative sources of energy must be harnessed to cater for the population, massive reforestation campaigns need to

be initiated and some of the pastoralists need to switch to agriculture. In a country where the government faces numerous challenges, environmental matters are not a priority. “The Ministry of Environment has the smallest budgetary allocation that only covers the salaries of 187 employees,” said Elmi. “All the mature trees have disappeared.... In the past one could get six or seven 25 kilogramme sacks of charcoal from a tree. Today, maybe one or two,” Awale said. As a consequence, charcoal prices in Somaliland have doubled in the past four years, to 10 dollars a sack. “Each time I cut down a tree, I am left with a bitter taste in my mouth,” Hussein said. “The future is bleak.... All the trees will have disappeared.”

FOOD SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Caffeine helps the brain

Hostess ceases production

Caffeine helps the brain process positive words faster, according to a study published in PLOS One. Caffeine indirectly boosts dopamine transmission, possibly leading to better acumen with word recognition by enhancing activity in the brain’s left hemisphere. Researchers already know that people who consume normal levels of caffeine perform better at basic cognitive tasks, reported NBC News.

Connoisseurs of American junk food are facing sky-high online prices for the humble Twinkie bar after its manufacturer announced plans to shut shop permanently. And it’s not just Twinkies. Other brands produced by Hostess, such as Ho Ho and Ding Dong cakes, have also soared in price since the firm filed liquidation plans on Friday. Hostess has ceased production at more than 30 factories.

Fat Duck chefs die in crash The Fat Duck, owned by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal, is a triple Michelinstarred restaurant in Bray, Berkshire.Two of its chefs were killed in a car crash in Hong Kong recently. The victims were identified as Briton Ivan Aranto Herrera Jorge, 34, and Swede Carl Magnus Lindgren, 30. The two men were hailed as ‘uniquely talented chefs.’

After the sun goes down Ista’s Sundowner deserves a proud and prominent place among all the alfresco dining places and barbecue nights hosted by restaurants in the City. It promises a night of relaxed fun, music and romance, a feeling hard to find when you are busy running the rat race. DEEPAK DESHPANDE

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his week’s review comes with its own soundtrack — Love will keep us alive by the Eagles. A perfect song to accompany a wonderful moonlit night at the Ista Hotel. Spread beside the poolside is Ista’s newest offering The Sundowner. True to its name, the fun begins when the sun goes down. I cannot but help gush about the ambience at Ista. The sound of rushing water coupled with mellowed strains of music under a moonlit sky are some of the ingredients that make the Sundowner a hit. Bid goodbye to the harsh yellow lights of claustrophobic rooms and revel in the warm glow of candles and dimly lit lamps. Pardon me for going all mushy but the place simply warrants it. And the fact that Mark, the musician for the day, was belting out numbers by Lionel Ritchie and John Lennon just goes to emphasise my point.

Place: The poolside at Ista, Nanakramguda, Gachibowli Timing: 6.30pm-10pm, every Friday Price: Cost per head: Only buffet: `750 + taxes Buffet along with unlimited alcohol (Kingfisher beer, Bacardi breezer: `1,250 + taxes Buffet along with alcohol which includes Sangria: `1,500 + taxes

These are not the things that you hope to see at any bar or restaurant, but believe me, it is the solitude that works like a charm. The whole setting seems to say, ‘enjoy the space’. With tables strategically placed far from each other, you do not have to worry about loud eaters or eavesdropping — it’s just the food, the stillness of your night and you. It was really tough for me to wake up from my romantic reverie, so much so that for a while, I lost track of what the Sundowner team co-ordinator Abhijeet Sawanni was telling me about. The menu reveals, in a very systematic way, what lies in store. But there’s one thing I must make clear — the Sundowner is a place to unwind, relax and feel completely refreshed. The food served here has been chosen to suit the mood. No heavy, greasy, dishes will be avail-

able here. It’s only the presence of biryani that reminds you that you are still in the City. You can take your pick from the Western grills and the Indian grills, each of which has a set of accompaniments. Each course — salads, the grills and desserts — boasts of more than three options. The salad and antipasti menu is impressive and apart from what’s on offer, guests also get to make their own Caesar salad, which is exactly what I did. I next had a taste of the very enticing Western grill, which consisted of cilantro pesto dipped cottage cheese, soft and succulent pieces of dill and dijon mustard marinated fish steak that almost melts in your mouth; fajita spiced chicken breast, shashlik and a hot dog. The fish steak is certainly a must-have. The best part of this grill is its

accompaniments — jacket potatoes with a topping of sour cream and douche potatoes, a Dutch import, made from a mixture of mashed potatoes, sour cream and herbs/spices. For me, these were akin to bliss. A lot more is on offer but for brevity, here’s what the Indian grill had to offer. The chutney aloo, which I found a tad too hard, the anjeer akhrot ki seekh, which my partner tells me was simply delicious, the gosht shammi kebab, (finely minced lamb and lentils) which I reckon anyone will desire a second helping of. The highlight of my evening here was definitely the sangrias followed by the dessert. Sipping on lychee and marmalade sangria while feeling the spices work their magic on my tongue was the best moment of the night.Accompanying the Indian grill is the biryani

with curd and mirchi ka salan. But what gives the Sundowner its edge is the vast number of vegetarian items. For a change, it’s not the usual one or two dishes on offer, but a good plateful. Now coming to the desserts, which the staff says is the highlight of the buffet, you have apple crumble pudding and fudge brownie apart from the icecream. The apple pudding, a mixture of cinnamon and egg and everything nice is what takes the cake. For children, it will be the icecream station which is the main attraction. The City boasts of a number of wonderful eateries, pubs, restaurants and cafes all offering wonderful food. If we had to pick a place that has charm, a wonderful range of dishes, and will make you fall in love all over again it would be the Sundowner at Ista.

FOOD SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 DEEPAK DESHPANDE

Tuscan food festival at Prego one of the most cherished Italian restaurants in the City is a treat for food lovers.

Dum ke roti

Under a Tuscan sky Amy Rose Thomas

among the non-vegetarian dishes is the duck confit. Among the vegetarian dishes, Asparagi, risotto Al Tartufo (Truffle risotto) is a must-have. Mocktails which were served along with the dishes included Exotica, Mango Rush and others.

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here is a certain idea of romanticism associated with the country Tuscany. The land of stunning hilltop villages, breathtaking scenery, cultural highlights forms a perfect romantic setting for a fairy-tale story. With a cuisine to die for, what more can you ask for. So, when a Tuscan food festival is hosted in the City, it is bound to make many excited. Not surprisingly, the Prego that hosted the festival was buzzing with guests on a weekday. Since Tuscany is a country known for its food, guests are bound to keep their expectations quite high and Prego, which is one of the most cherished Italian restaurants in the city, doesn’t disappoint us with the festival. It seems like the chef has taken special care in including dishes that one hasn’t heard of

Place: Prego, Westin Timings: Noon to 3pm, 7pm to 11pm Price: `3,000 (dinner for two) before. This makes the experience of dining at Prego all the more unique. The beans and cheese that was used in abundance in the food are imported from Tuscany. Chef de cuisine at Prego Kaushik Mishra says, “Tuscany is a land-locked country thus unlike other parts of Italy, they use very little of sea food. Duck and pork dishes are

the most popular there.” There are many non-vegetarian delights for one to savour including Pollo Cacciatore (Classic chicken preparation with olives and mushrooms), Taliatelle Fatte in casa, confit danatra e porcini (Duck confit). Vegetarians were also kept in mind with an array of green and cheesy delicacies to dig in. My favourite

The ambience of the restaurant adds to its appeal. Dimly lit, the restaurant allows the guests to see the chefs in action in the kitchen. Prego promises a unique experience for its guests.

Of falafels and shawarmas A bite of the shawarma and then a bite of the chilli they serve at Ghazleh is enough to make you forget all dietary restrictions. Rajesh Ravindran rajesh.r@postnoon.com

he strong of the nose can sniff out the smell of meat roasting from the Ghazeleh shawarma joint ten metres from the turning before Food World at West Marredpally. Now, when you reach there, chances are that you may find their attempts at adornments gaudy and the premises a bit seedy: the joint is just a tarpaulin stretched over a thatched roof erected on poles of wood and the walls

GRUB STREET bright red, and the entrance embellished by tuni bulbs. But the smell’s good… very good. And you will find some people who will swear by the shawarma here. A youngster from Sudan enrolled in a nearby college for BCA is one of them. “It ees very good,” he affirms. Nice? “Very nice,” he reaffirms. Is it anything like the shawarma you get in Sudan? “Yes, yes.” He should

know. Guess what he said is breakfast for a university student in Sudan… shawarma. And Masr, the 19-year-old boy who runs the shop, says proudly their tahini sauce comes close in taste to that you get in Cairo. “A guy from Cairo who visited us told us so,” he beams. The HPS-schooled young entrepreneur who lives in Masab Tank opened shop in Marredpally after noticing on visits to his friends that the place lacked the Arabian flavour. And so he talked to his

mum and she helped him set up Ghazaleh. It’s not just the shawarma that’s on the menu at Ghazaleh. There’s falafel and grilled chicken, which goes well with their tahini sauce. Yet what’s sorely missed is the salad comprising green chilies, carrots, beetroots and cucumbers done in vinegar that comes with the shawarma in countries like UAE. A bite of the shawarma and then a bite of the chilli and the burning feeling sousing in the tender meat as you chew… Ah!

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Procedure: 1. Dry roast the suji for 5 minutes. 2. Soak the suji in milk for half and hour. 3. Make the sugar syrup with 1 cup of water. 4. Crumble the khoya, mix it with sugar syrup and suji. 5. Melt the ghee and add it to the mixture uniformly and take care to avoid any lumps from forming. 6. Mix saffron, kewda water and half of the dry fruits to the mixture. 7. Take a greased tray and flatten the mixture into half an inch medium-sized rounds. 8. Sprinkle remaining finely cut almonds and pistachios onto it. 9. Bake it in a preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, till golden brown and done.

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HISTORY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Nov 26

Dec 2

1922: British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first people to enter King Tutankhamen’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in centuries.

2001: The Enron Corporation files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New York court, sparking one of the largest corporate scandals in US history.

Nov 27

Dec 2

1940: Actor and martial arts expert Bruce Lee is born in San Francisco, California. Lee is best known for his role in Enter the Dragon, a movie that released after his death.

1804: Napoleon Bonaparte is crowned in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, becoming the first Frenchman to hold the title of emperor in a thousand years.

Nov 28

1943: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and US President Franklin D Roosevelt meet in Tehran, Iran, to discuss war strategy during World War II.

Nov 29

1947: Despite strong Arab opposition, the United Nations votes for the partition of Palestine and the creation of an independent Jewish state.

Dec 1

1981: The AIDS virus is officially recognised in the United States. To mark this event, World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year.

Nov 26

Nov 29

2008: A group of Pakistani terrorists attack Mumbai. The attack continues till November 29, killing 164 people and injuring around 300.

2011: Dr Conrad Murray is sentenced to four years’ imprisonment after being convicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of singer Michael Jackson.

Nov 30

1982: Michael Jackson’s album Thriller, which goes on to become the best-selling album of all time, is released.

Dec 1

1955: Rosa Parks is jailed for refusing to give up her seat on a bus for a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks’s act sparked off the Montgomery Bus Boycott, an important landmark in the civil rights movement.

SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 1

Money matters

The eighth Triennial Conference of Associate Banks’ Officer’s Association was organised at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Basheerbagh on Saturday. State Bank of Hyderabad Managing Director M Bhagavantha Rao was the chief guest at the event. 1

1 Maya Shanker, Parvathi 2 Sharlin, Viji 3 Dolly Singh 4 Abhay Kewadkar 5 Chef Baptiste 6 Anita

A gala gourmet evening

Guests were treated to star chef Baptiste’s four-course dinner and Four Seasons’ wine at an event organised by Four Seasons at ITC Kakatiya on Saturday.

Stars Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun and Rajamouli made a beeline to Annapurna Studios where Sai Dharama Tej’s new movie was launched.

It’s showtime

Allu Arvind, Allu Arjun 2 Chiranjeevi, Sai Dharama Tej 3 Raghavendra Rao 4 Pavan Kalyan, Naga Babu, Chiranjeevi 5 Bunny Vasu, Dilraju 6 VV Vinayak 7 Ramanaidu 4

CINEMA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Dalam set to release in December

Sai Dharam Tej’s new film launched

aveen Chandra, Piaa Bajpai starrer Dalam is gearing up for release in December. Directed by Jeeva Reddy, a former protégé of Ram Gopal Varma, the film is about a group of naxals who decide to give up arms and the consequences they face later. The film’s first look received a terrific response and all eyes are on Naveen Chandra, who recently shot to fame with Andhala Rakshahi. Kishore, Abhimanyu Singh, Sai Kumar, Nassar and Subba Raju are playing important roles in Dalam. James Vasanthan has composed music for this bilingual film and Sumanth Kumar Reddy has produced the film.

ai Dharam Tej will soon be seen in a social entertainer to be directed by A S Ravikumar Chowdhary. Bunny Vas is going to produce the film and it’s being backed by both Allu Arvind and Dil Raju. This untitled film was launched yesterday morning in Hyderabad at Annapurna Studios. Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, SS Rajamouli, Vamshi Paidipally, Shyam Prasad Reddy, Sukumar, Naga Babu, Allu Arjun, Allu Sirish, Varun Tej, Allu Arvind and Tammareddy Bharadwaj were some of the celebrities who graced the event. Talking to the media, Chiranjeevi said, “Saidharam Tej is more like a son to me and I am confident that he’ll impress the audience just like the rest of the actors from my family. Geeta Arts is producing his second film and co-incidentally, my son Ram Charan’s second film Magadheera was also produced under the Geeta Arts banner.” Allu Arvind stated that the film’s shooting will be wrapped up within 70 days and the principal shooting of the film will commence from December 5 . Anup Rubens is going to compose the music. The film is expected to hit the screens on May 10 next year.

Saidharam Tej is more like a son to me and I am confident that he’ll impress the audience just like the rest of the actors from my family. Geeta Arts is producing his second film and co-incidentally, my son Ram Charan’s second film Magadheera was also produced under the Geeta Arts banner Allu Arvind

Nayanthara set to romance Udhayanidhi Stalin N

ayanthara is on a signing spree these days. After bagging as many as three Telugu films within months after she made her ‘comeback’ earlier this year, several Tamil film producers are queuing up for her call sheets. After bagging Ajith-Vishnuvardhan’s project and Arya starrer Raja Rani, the latest buzz is that she has officially signed Udhayanidhi Stalin’s next film. Prabhakaran is going to direct the film and Stalin himself is going to produce the film under the Red Giant Studios banner. Nayanthara is currently shooting for Raja Rani, which is being directed by Atlee, in Chennai and she’ll soon be seen in Krish’s Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum which releases on November 30.

CINEMA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Saif is way ahead of his time S

aif Ali Khan, as far as Kareena Kapoor is concerned, is not just the perfect husband but also the perfect actor who can’t be slotted in any genre. Besides, his intelligence and varied work make him stand out in Bollywood. “Saif is a wonderful actor. He is a thinking actor who is way ahead of time. He does some great work, and he is an intelligent actor. He is fun also,” Kareena told said. “He does a Cocktail, an Omkara, an Agent Vinod — that’s what Saif ’s USP is. He can never be slotted in any kind of genre. He is versatile. He is the only Khan, I feel... he is a

AAMIR IS INDIAN CINEMA’S GAME CHANGER

ilmmaker Karan Johar says actor-producer Aamir Khan is a game changer in Indian cinema, given his bouquet of unique, yet mainstream films. “I think Aamir Khan is a game changer. Many of his decisions have made him pioneer the movement of great and yet mainstream cinema,” Karan said here Friday at the screening of Strangers In The Night, a short film by his Dharma Productions in collaboration with Chivas. Elucidating his point, the 40-year-old said: “I think his endeavour starting from 2001 in Lagaan going to the

very intelligent person,” she added about her husband. The couple tied the knot in an elaborate wedding on October 16 after a five-year relationship. But nothing has changed for her post-marriage. “I don’t think anything has changed. If you are in love and you are happy, then that’s all that matters. I believe in the institution of marriage and it’s like a tag to cement the relationship for your friends, family and public. And it is a celebration of the fact that Saif and I are in love and we want to spend our life together,” said IANS the 32-year-old.

urban Dil Chahta Hai to the pathbreaking Rang De Basanti to his own directorial Taare Zameen Par, to every film he has made post that, he has always broken ground and done something different and yet catered to the mainstream. I think Aamir Khan is what you call the quintessential game changer of the film fraternity in India,” he added. Aamir’s upcoming film is thriller Talaash, which releases November 30. It also features Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. His last film was Dhobi Ghat in 2011, while he was also seen in a dance number in Delhi Belly the same year. As for Karan, he is happily backing his short film, directed by Shakun Batra. Karan believes technology will boost the popularity of short films. “This is a new, interesting vertical and today, in these technological times, this concept of short films will grow,” he said. IANS

Never read comics as a child, says Anubhav Sinha A

nubhav Sinha, who directed India’s first superhero 3D film RaOne (starring Shahrukh Khan), says as a child he never read comics, or saw superhero films. Sinha, who traces his roots to Banaras, said that RaOne was a challenge for him because of this. “I never read comics as a child. Nor did I get to watch superhero films then....While making the film, I was influenced by the things which I had seen in the superhero movies (later),” the director said during an interaction at NFDC’s Film Bazaar, on the sidelines of IFFI 2012. “All the superhero films have pretty much same formula... There are some elements which come automatically,” he said, adding that therefore “there is a fear — when movie comes out that it should not IANS look like a copy.”

CINEMA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

fter a commendable performance in Homi Adajania's Cocktail, actress Deepika Padukone is said to be stormed with offers to dance on film's hit song Angrezi beat at award functions. "Many organisers are in talk with Deepika as they want her to perform to the song. Some of them want to recreate the setting of the film on stage, she may also be carrying the same look from the film," said a source. However, with back-to-back films like Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Ram Leela, Kochadaiyaan and Chennai Express, the actress is yet to work out her schedule. Deepika's spokesperson said: "She has been approached to perform to Angrezi beat. However, Deepika still has to work out her dates." Angrezi beat, sung by Yo yo Honey Singh, secured its place as a chartbuster, and is a popular number among the youth. IANS

DEEPIKA PADUKONE

in demand to perform at award functions

A Zayed gets nostalgic over Feroz's song

ctor Zayed Khan got nostalgic listening to DJ Aqeel's remixed version of Kya dekhte ho, surat tumhari, which was originally picturised on his uncle, late actor Feroz Khan in 1980. Zayed was at the launch of Aqeel's new remix album. “This collaboration, especially of this old song of Feroz chacha's has been so close to our heart. We always used to sing this song as kids. It was such a big success,” the 32year-old said. The song featured in the movie Qurbani. “I think I was six years old when this film released and that was a special time. So, to revisit that time in a new century and age is great,” he added. Zayed is quite sure that the song is quite going to be a hit with party goers. “I think there is a new song now on the circuit which will make people groove everytime it is played. I think this going to be new year's hottest song,” Zayed said. Zayed was all praise for Aqeel, who is his brotherin-law. He believes the reason why the celebrity disc jockey is still so popular is because he is still young in IANS his head.

My film has authentic information about 26/11: RGV

ilmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says he has stuck to authentic facts for The Attacks of 26/11, his movie based on the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. A 15-minute sequence from the movie was showcased on Friday.

“As much as possible, I would say that it is a complete, true representation of what happened and the reason for that is most of the sources are either eyewitness accounts or Kasab's (terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab)

confession to police charge sheets to the judgement copy...," Varma said. “So most of it is authentic information. I did not try to suggest anything which is not in the popular knowlIANS edge,” he added.

CINEMA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Affleck, Garner splitting? Rihanna makes time for Brown

ven though singer Rihanna was busy with her 777 tour, she managed to attend exboyfriend Chris Brown's performance here. The singer was promoting her latest album Unapologetic and made sure she marked her presence during the performance and even partied with him after the show. "Rihanna was there for Chris's show and tried to keep a low profile but they went clubbing afterwards to celebrate it going well," dailystar.co.uk. quoted a source as saying. Rihanna has denied any romantic link up with Brown. They dated each other for one year before ending their relationship in 2009.

ctor Ben Affleck and his wife Jennifer Garner are reportedly going through trouble in their paradise. The couple who have three children together are now said to have hit a rough patch because they haven't been able to spend too much time together recently due to Affleck's latest flick Argo. "Ben really wants to win an Oscar for this film, and he's become pretty obsessive about it," showbizspy.com quoted a source as saying. "With Ben on the road promoting his movie, he and Jen are spending a lot of nights apart. They're at a breaking point right now. While Jen is trying to be supportive, friends say they aren't sure how much longer she'll be able â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or willing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to juggle the kids and her career without Ben's help. Is he does win that Oscar, he'd better thank Jen first," the source added. IANS

Bieber gets a medal

t appears that Stephen Harper is a Belieber. the prime minister presented Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber with a Diamond Jubilee Medal on Saturday as announced on the Pm's Twitter. To qualify for a medal, a nominee must have "made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada." While the Statford, Ont. native has certainly made a splash in the world of pop music and screaming preteens, we're fairly certain his wardrobe choices didn't factor into his nomination. The 18-year-old crooner wore overalls (one strap fashionably undone), a white T-shirt and a baseball cap to collect his prize. His outfit was perhaps even more controversial the award, if the deluge of tweets on the matter is to be believed.

CHAI TIME SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

SUNDAY CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Cattle-herding people of Kenya 6 Starbucks order 11 Baseball clubs 15 Cat, informally 20 Atahualpa subject 21 Run in the wash 22 Jibe with 24 In one piece 25 Neutral and first 26 Booth 27 Like dishwater 28 Twin Cities suburb 29 Moon rings (var.) 31 Follows the rules 33 Observance 34 Movie critic Roger – 35 Tracy's garb (2 wds) 37 Face-to-face exam 39 Iron pumper's pride 41 Stadium cheer 42 Making a bow 43 Places 44 Make happen 46 Juicy pear 50 LAX info 51 Le Pew of cartoons 52 Mountain passes 53 Machine teeth 57 Adopt 59 Bank on 60 Non-Polynesian 61 Pitcher – Hershiser 62 Something to slake 63 Bring on board 64 Escapades 65 Lillie or Arthur 66 Garden tools 67 Cross the creek 68 Hollywood's ‘Duke’ 69 Playful, as a puppy 72 Dazzle 73 For argument's – 74 Luxury car, in slang 75 Proceed 76 Rummage event (2 wds) 79 Fleeced 80 Game bird 84 Tarzan's transport 85 Hunts and pecks 86 Frog cousin 87 John – Passos 88 Snake-oil buys 91 Franc's successors 92 Knife handle 93 Rover's restraint 95 Actress – Scala 96 Mobil partner 97 Bingo-like game 98 Town sacred to Apollo 99 Library ID

101 Strong-arm 102 Namath and Montana 103 Fan 104 Gala 105 Sgts 106 Tortoiseshell inlay 107 From, to Fritz 108 Kind of prof 109 Phonies it up 111 Tug 112 Round buildings 114 ‘You don't –!’ 117 Mate's comeback 118 Sotto – 119 Excited state (2 wds) 124 ‘Like – –’ 126 Mosque official 128 First strategy (2 wds) 130 Vast desert 131 Fit for a king 132 Where Kathmandu is 134 Price check location 136 Familiar episode 137 Biscotto flavoring 138 ‘Johnny B –’ 139 Nudges forward 140 Dog- – (shabby)

141 Ill-tempered 142 Nest builder 143 Turkey neighbour 144 Ironically DOWN 1 Prowess 2 Close, poetically 3 Bathroom device 4 Mr Copland 5 Creepy-crawly 6 Deli units 7 Pennsylvania town 8 Item to dunk (2 wds) 9 Doctrine 10 Whirlpool 11 – -relief 12 Plato's malls 13 Fall behind 14 Equinox mo 15 Nubby woolens 16 Moby Dick pursuer 17 Golf score 18 Traffic-jam noise 19 Shrew 23 Stares at 30 Most timid 32 Dense, as fog

36 Summon to court 38 AAA suggestion 40 Yorkshire river 43 Volcano goddess 44 ‘Chain Gang’ singer Sam – 45 Environmental prefix 46 Sell out 47 Lake Ontario city 48 Volleyball player 49 Earth's center 51 Jacques Marquette's title 52 Fairground employee 54 Planets, to poets 55 Nerd 56 Vanquish a dragon 58 – Enterprise 59 Gallop 60 String quartet composer 63 Cod kin 64 Fills the hull 67 Corduroy rib 68 They follow ships 69 Cater for 70 Genetic strand 71 Visa and passport

73 Lacking 74 Fowl for roasting 75 Query starter 77 Cato's 506 78 Attack word 79 Alpine region

80 Traveler Marco – 81 Copes with change 82 Grabs a cookie 83 Casual top (hyph) 85 Prom rentals 86 Cans 88 Week-ending cheer 89 Seine tributory 90 Catches a crook 91 Montreal team 92 Dressy shoe 93 August kid, maybe 94 ‘Born Free’ lioness 96 Hosting 97 Ancient cosmetic 98 Contributors 100 Extreme degree 101 Black as night 102 Minty drink 103 Tree trunk 106 NFC gridder 107 Baroque composer 110 Deadeye Annie 111 Hair ointment 112 Motion detector 113 Went easy on 114 Food wrap 115 Boxing locale 116 Hindu mystics 118 Smoke or mist 119 Kind of godmother 120 ‘Do – – a Waltz?’ 121 Sojourn 122 Heartless 123 Convenient 125 Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer 127 Pet plea 129 Race circuits 133 Deighton or Cariou 135 NASA counterpart PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

CHAI TIME SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

STAR POWER Date 26-11-2012

As per Hindu panchang

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TAURUS

GEMINI

You will be cheerful as all your difficulties will disappear. Unwanted apprehensions will also disappear. Employees will get expected transfer, elevation and pay hike which will cheer them.

Ups and down will be seen in financial matters. Legal issues may be faced with regard to property or chances of getting robbed Be careful with opinions that could drag you in problems.

Good news on the cards. Artists will get good opportunities and earn name and fame with improvement in financial situation. Blood relatives will benefit because of you. Employees do well.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Govt officials to be in harmony with colleagues and avoid inviting trouble. Do not share your personal secrets with new friends. Minor tensions likely while undertaking night journey.

You will take important and correct decisions boldly, which will yield desired result. You will be able to achieve important works with the help of powerful govt officials.

You will face and win all challenges that come your way. You will also gain upper hand in debates. Some will undertake pilgrimage due since long. Travel will increase. Politicians get help of all.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Women are advised not to get into romance issues for the time being. Businessmen will announce new and innovative schemes to add new customers and increase their business.

Till you achieve your goals work nonstop and unrelenting. Real-estate issues will end favourably with decent gains. Your administrative capabilities will improve and get sharpened.

Enemies will be active and try to scuttle your plans. Be stubborn and take calculated efforts to win them over. Try to attend important works on your own without entrusting them to anyone.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Medical expenses of father will go up. Eye problem likely. Misunderstanding with in-laws will be cleared. Avoid unwanted arguments and harsh talks. Unexpected fortune spouse likely.

New techniques adopted by employees at workplace will yield better results. Travel will be frequent but prove beneficial. Be sure of your plans to achieve targeted goals and profits.

Health looks fine. Newlyweds will receive news of arrival of offspring. Mother's health needs attention. Businessmen advised to treat their staff with respect and care in all their plans.

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ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

Six of Swords – A surprise mail/ message comes from overseas contacts. You may even get a job opportunity. But it may involve making too many sacrifices.

Nine of Pentacles – You are financially stable. This gives you confidence to make some important decisions. You are able to rationalise with clarity today.

The Moon – Mother may be driving you up the wall today. Or, she may need you to pay her attention about some homerelated issue. Lend a patient ear.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Knight of Pentacles – Charge ahead with your goals and they will happen. You the willpower, determination as well as luck to making things work in your favour.

Nine of Cups – Your every wish is about to come true. If something has been bothering you for a long time, a resolution is near. Keep a low profile today.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Ace of Swords – You experience powerful emotions. Do not get into taking extreme positions on any matter of importance. Do not make major decisions today.

The Hermit – You need to be left alone to think and plan. Tell loved ones and close friends you need time away and they will respect your need.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Five of Wands – Avoid getting into any conflict situation. You will be tempted to make your opinion known. But only express yourself if absolutely necessary.

Ten of Cups – Spend time with family. Plan a weekend trip to get quality time together. You need to switch off from the office to achieve work-life balance.

Six of Wands – You keep busy with a number of commitments, prior appointments and deliveries both at work and at home. Take fewer coffee breaks today.

The Star – There is a ray of hope that all will go well. A project will get the required push, and you make progress, which increases your confidence.

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AGNES

ARIES

TAROT READ Date 26-11-2012

Eight of Cups – Make a wish and work towards making it true. Nothing is impossible if you work hard and be prepared for when opportunity knocks.

The lighter side of computers Signs that you've had too much computing You try to enter your password on the microwave. You email your son in his room to tell him that dinner is ready, and he emails you back, 'What's for dinner dad?' Your daughter sets up a web site to sell Girl Scout Cookies. You chat several times a day with a stranger from South Africa, but you haven't spoken to your next door neighbor yet this year. Capable candidate The IT director advertises that

he needs a secretary. Necessary skills: document forming, computer knowledge and a foreign language. After a couple of days a dog walks in. "I'm an open minded person," the pale-turned boss stutters, "but I need someone who can form documents. . . " The dog sits down behind the computer and compiles a totally decent business letter. "Yes, but the IT-knowledge. . . " The dog writes a little program. "Well, but foreign language?" the totally amazed director asks. "Meow!" says the dog.

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CINEMA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

LINDSAY LOHAN:

'Liz Taylor and I have a lot of similarities'

Lindsay Lohan has continued to share her admiration for Elizabeth Taylor, saying that she and the classic Hollywood star shared many similarities. At an event promoting her upcoming television film Liz & Dick, about the volatile relationship between Taylor and husband Richard Burton, Lohan spoke to reporters about her affinity with the late actress. She told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think we have a lot of similarities, with growing up famous her whole life and living your life in the public eye." Co-star Andy Hirsch, who plays Eddie Fisher in the film, commented that Lohan and Taylor "led parallel lives at this point in Lindsay's life to a large degree", adding: "They started out so young and were really successful. The press loved, hated them or hounded them so much." Lohan, 25, fought for the role of Taylor despite initially being passed over — at one point even offering to play the part for free. The actress, who has had several troubled episodes in the past including problems with drugs and a "toxic" relationship with ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson, hopes that Liz & Dick will help to relaunch her career, and looks up to Taylor as an inspiration. She added: "It's hard, but there are certain people — I look to her because she got through it."

Coldplay about to take three year break

ickets for Coldplay and Jay-Z's New Year's Eve shows in Brooklyn might just have increased in face

value. Finishing the Australian leg of their latest world tour in Brisbane, Martin told the crowd, "This is the last big show for three years or so," but added, "I don't want to stop." Currently, Coldplay only has three more dates left on the tour

including a concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut and then two final shows at Brooklyn. The latter will be co-headlined by Jay-Z who has worked tirelessly to put the new arena on the map.

Tom Hooper unveils 'Les Misérables'

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Happy Thanksgiving," director Tom Hooper said by way of introduction to an Alice Tully Hall packed with guild and Academy member. He was on hand to present his latest film, an adaptation of the musical Les Misérables, his first effort since the Oscar-winning The King's Speech two years ago and one of the awards season's most anticipated titles. The film had screened for Screen Actors Guild Nominating Committee members earlier in the morning, but Hooper nevertheless made the crowd feel special with a little white lie. "In case you feel you're slow to the party, you are the first audience to see the film," he said. "We finished it at 2am yesterday."

SPORTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Sowmya runs top seed close CHENNAI: Pune-based Woman Grandmaster Sowmya Swaminathan snatched half a point against top seed Grandmaster Sergei Tiviakov of The Netherlands in a third round game in the Apollo Engineering College Commonwealth Chess Championships 2012 at Multipurpose Indoor Stadium here today. Leading the table with 3.0 points is Ahmed Adly (Egypt).

Guerrero emerges winner

Mary Kom to skip Nationals

LOS ANGELES: Robert Guerrero

GREATER NOIDA: Olympic bronze-

retained his World Boxing Council interim welterweight world title Saturday, emerging from a brutal battle with Andre Berto with a unanimous decision. Guerrero knocked down Berto in the first and second rounds, but Berto recovered to take the slugfest to the end where the two battled toe-to-toe in the 12th.

medallist MC Mary Kom will skip this year's national women's boxing championships as she wants some new names to take centrestage in the domestic arena. Mary Kom's last appearance in a National Championship was way back in 2008 in Agra when she clinched the 46kg category gold medal.

Bolt is World Athlete of Year Rudisha, who was named Athlete of the Year in 2010, won the Performance of the Year award for his record setting gold medal run in the 800 metres. BARCELONA: Usain Bolt won

IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) President Lamine Diack (L) hands over the IAAF´s Athlete of the Year trophy to Jamaica's athlete Usain Bolt during the IAAF´s Athlete of the Year Award marking its centenary on Saturday in Barcelona. AFP/ LLUIS GENE

Hyderabad in spot of bother Vs Saurashtra

the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award for the fourth time today over United States hurdler Aries Merritt and Kenyan runner David Rudisha. The Jamaican sprinter, who defended his 100 and 200 meter gold medals at this summer's Olympic Games, had previously won the award in 2008, 2009, and 2011. United States sprinter Allyson Felix took home the women's World Athlete of the Year award. "For me this is a great honor to win a fourth time. I really worked hard and I was really focused this year. This season was one of my toughest. I had my ups and downs, even though we don't like to talk about them," said Bolt,

THE JAMAICAN, WHO DEFENDED HIS 100 AND 200 METER GOLD MEDALS AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES, HAD PREVIOUSLY WON THE AWARD IN 2008, 2009, AND 2011. who thanked his coach and the fans at this summer's Olympics. "The London games were magnificent. Fans were there in the stadium from 10 in the morning, I had never seen anything like that." In 2003, Bolt and Felix won the Rising Star awards for the most promising young athletes of the year.

"Nine years ago I was here with Allyson, now I am back, that means I am getting old, which is slightly worrying," said the 26year-old Bolt. "But I will continue to work hard." Felix won the 200-meter gold medal in London after settling for silver four years earlier in Beijing. "My biggest defeats have come at the Olympic Games. After Beijing I was devastated, I had worked as hard as possible but I came up short," she said. "But I decided to rededicate myself even harder and it was a blessing in disguise. I was able to work harder than ever before and finally it all came together." Merritt won the Inspiration PTI Award.

RANJI TROPHY

Col CK Nayudu Trophy Plate Group

Hyderabad vs Saurashtra

Day 1 Hyderabad elected to bat 190 for 5 in 96 overs (Benjamin (Rtd) 54, Naveen Kumar 35, Dharmendra Jadeja 2 for 54) A Division Two Days League Championship CCOB 325 for 7 (Mirza Maqbool Baig 188, Farhan Farooqi 30, Abdul Manan 35no, Rajender 3 for 63) Beat Galaxy 268 (Nandu 35, Ritesh 82, Avinash Goud 102no, MAR Arshad 5 for 76) A4-11 One Day League Championship Boys Town 299 for 6 (Abdul Khaled Al Quraishi 50, Md Salam 41, Md Abrar 35, Azmath Khan 61, Abdul Ela Al Quraishi 30, Mohd Saleh Amoodi 44, Charan 3 for 64) Beat XI Master 55 (SSA Aziz Quadri 3 for 2, Abdul Ela Al Quraishi 4 for 21, AzmatnKhan 3 for 32) Deccan Blues 110 for 9(Pavan Kumar 35, Mahmood 3 for 27, K Yogesh 3 for 18, Azam 3 for 25) Lost to Red Hills 111 for 2 (MD Adnan 36, Abhiram 31)

Mumbai’s Abhiskek Nayar in action against Hyderbad in their Ranji match at the Uppal stadium on Sunday. Mumbai were 435 for six in 121 overs; Hiken Shah scored 156 and Rohit Sharma 112 while Abhishek Nayar was not out on 55. Hyderabad’s MA Khadeer took two wickets for 50 and Ashish Reddy 2 for 25. M ANIL KUMAR

SPORTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

History beckons Vettel Sunday will also be an emotional day for seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher who will head into retirement. SAO PAULO: Sebastian Vettel (right) is poised to make history on Sunday by becoming Formula One’s youngest ever triple champion, although he needs the fickle Brazilian weather and title rival Fernando Alonso to respect the script. The 25-year-old Red Bull driver goes into the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos with a healthy 13point lead over Ferrari’s double champion Alonso. Vettel goes into his 101st race buoyed by a fine run of recent form which has seen him reel off four straight wins before finishing third in Abu Dhabi, after starting in the pit lane, and then second in Austin last Sunday. On Sunday, all the German has to do is finish in the top four to take his third successive world title. “It is sport and anything can happen,” said Vettel, who won at this track in 2010. Alonso, in dramatic contrast, has yet to taste victory at Interlagos in nine previous visits, finishing second on two occasions. Vettel added: “We have to go step by step, to make sure we get the maximum result. Historically we have been very quick here. We know it is a place where lots of things can happen. We need to be sharp in the moment to see what we can get.” Vettel struck the first blow in Saturday’s qualifying when he secured fourth place on the grid with Alonso down in eighth before the Spaniard was bumped up a spot when Williams driver Pastor Maldonado was handed a 10place penalty. Asked if the championship situation had affected his performance, Vettel replied: “Not too much.”

The starting grid for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday 1st row Lewis Hamilton (GBR/McLarenMercedes) Jenson Button (GBR/McLarenMercedes) 2nd row Mark Webber (AUS/Red Bull-Renault) Sebastian Vettel (GER/Red Bull-Renault) 3rd row Felipe Massa (BRA/Ferrari) Nico Hulkenberg

(GER/Force IndiaMercedes) 4th row Fernando Alonso (ESP/Ferrari) Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/Lotus-Renault) 5th row Nico Rosberg (GER/Mercedes-AMG) Paul di Resta (GBR/Force India-Mercedes) 6th row Bruno Senna (BRA/Williams-Renault) Sergio Perez

(MEX/Sauber-Ferrari) 7th row Michael Schumacher (GER/Mercedes-AMG) Kamui Kobayashi (JPN/Sauber-Ferrari) 8th row Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Toro Rosso-Ferrari) Pastor Maldonado (VEN/Williams-Renault) 9th row Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA/Toro Rosso-Ferrari) Romain Grosjean (FRA/Lotus-Renault)

10th row Vitaly Petrov (RUS/Caterham-Renault) Heikki Kovalainen (FIN/Caterham-Renault) 11th row Timo Glock (GER/MarussiaCosworth) Charles Pic (FRA/Marussia-Cosworth) 12th row Narain Karthikeyan (IND/HRT-Cosworth) Pedro de la Rosa (ESP/HRT-Cosworth)

76ers’ Bynum out ‘indefinitely’ PHILADELPHIA: Andrew Bynum’s (below) troublesome knees will keep the Philadelphia center out of NBA action indefinitely, the 76ers said Saturday in an update on his status. Bynum, a former All-Star with the Los Angeles Lakers who was traded to the 76ers last August in the four-team deal that sent Dwight Howard from Orlando to Los Angeles, has yet to take the court for his new team. Almost a fortnight ago, the 76ers said Bynum might return in January, but on Saturday they said there are “no timelines” for his return. “We’ve said all along that we need some patience, that this is hard to predict this healing process,” 76ers general manager Tony DiLeo said. “Andrew is the indicator how his body reacts.” DiLeo said Bynum has “bilateral bone bruises and a weakened cartilage state” in his knees. In the off-season, Bynum went to Germany to have nonsurgical Orthokine treatment, which uses proteins derived from the patient’s own blood, on his oft-injured knees. In September he was diagnosed with a bone bruise of the right knee, and he hurt his left knee earlier this month bowling.

‘Boxing great Camacho dies’ Hector “Macho” Camacho, shot in the head last week, was declared dead after being removed from a respirator, a doctor said. SAN JUAN: The death of Puerto Rican boxing great Hector “Macho” Camacho on Saturday brings a tragic end to a career that saw Camacho triumph in three weight classes but struggle with drugs and alcohol. Highlights of his career included wins over legends such as Roberto Duran of Panama and American fighter Sugar Ray Leonard, whom Camacho knocked out in five rounds. Camacho, who was 50, suffered a heart attack overnight Friday and doctors later discon-

nected him from life support equipment, said Dr. Ernesto Torres, director of Centro Medico de Rio Piedras, where the boxer was admitted after being shot Tuesday. “There was nothing else we could do for him,” Torres said. Camacho had been declared brain dead on Thursday. His relatives were informed as soon as he was taken off life support Saturday, the doctor said. Camacho’s mother, Maria Matias, said Friday she accepted the doctors’ opinion that the

three-time world champion could not recover. The ex-fighter was shot on Tuesday while in a car in San Juan outside a liquor store. The boxer’s driver, Alberto Mojica Moreno, 49, was killed in the shooting. It is not known if they were deliberately targeted or simply caught up in a random act of violence. The bullet damaged three arteries in Camacho’s neck, crippling the flow of blood to his brain. Camacho was one of the

most colorful boxers of the 1980s, winning world titles at super lightweight, lightweight and light welterweight. Camacho moved with his family as a child to Spanish Harlem in New York. He repeatedly got into trouble and ended in detention at the age of 15. He discovered boxing, did well at the amateur level and went pro. With a record of 79-6-3 with 38 knockouts, he took on all comers, including big names Oscar De La Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez and Sugar Ray Leonard.

SPORTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

India hit back before lunch Scoreboard

‘100 better than double’ G APARNA SAI

in Mumbai Mumbai: England were comfortably placed at 298 for four with Kevin Pietersen unbeaten on138 during the morning session of the third day of the second Test match against India, here, today. Skipper, Alastair Cook and Pietersen tormented the Indian bowlers as they scored centuries on a pitch which provided a lot of turn and bounce. Cook, once again led from the front, playing a captain’s knock as he patiently kept manoeuvring the ball across the field. He reached his century (fourth as a captain) in style, having slammed a four when on 99 before being caught behind by Mahender Singh Dhoni of Ravichandran Ashwin to be dismissed on 122. Cook was well supported by teammate Pietersen, who seemed to have found his form

MUMBAI: Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s lone century maker in the first innings, claimed that his hundred in this match was more valuable than his double ton in the first Test as India were under pressure and needed someone to stay long on the field to steady the innings. “This century is more important as the team needed someone to stay there and play a long innings,” the centurion said. Pujara, who was injured on Saturday when a shot from Cook, hit him on his rib cage, did not come on the field for the morning session today. The nature of the injury is yet to be known. after struggling with the bat in Ahmedabad. It was not long before Pietersen reached his 22nd Test century (his sixth against India) with a four, scoring it off just 127 balls. The batsmen put up 206 runs for the third wicket, steadying England’s innings after they were staggering at 68 for two on

India 1st Innings 327 All out England 1st Innings AN Cook* c †Dhoni b Ashwin 122 NRD Compton c Sehwag b Ojha 29 IJL Trott lbw b Ojha 0 KP Pietersen not out 138 JM Bairstow c Gambhir b Ojha 9 Extras 0 Total (4 wickets) 298 Fall of wickets: 1-66, 2-68, 3-274 Bowling O M R W R Ashwin 33 5 105 1 PP Ojha 29.3 4 95 3 Z Khan 11 4 23 0 Harbhajan Singh 18 0 67 0 Yuvraj Singh 2 0 4 0

Kevin Pietersen drives a Pragyan Ohja delivery through the covers for a boundary on the third day of the second Test between India and England in Mumbai on Sunday. SRINIVAS SETTY Saturday. This was the 11th time that both these batsmen put up a partnership of more than 100 runs. Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers were made to slog from the time they were on the field. Cook and Pietersen kept hitting the ball in every possible area, with the ball going over the

Oz put Proteus on the ropes

boundary rope on two instances. Pragyan Ohja who struck twice on Saturday, managed to clinch Jonny Bairstow’s wicket on the last ball of the session. Ashwin was the only other bowler to have taken a wicket while all the others including part time bowler and comeback man Yuvraj Singh did not have

Windies beat Bangladesh Scoreboard

With the loss of the wickets of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, South Africa are in deep trouble. ADELAIDE: Australia struck two mighty blows with the wickets of Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla to have South Africa in deep trouble in their daunting run chase to win the second Adelaide Test on Sunday. Skipper Michael Clarke declared Australia's second innings at 267 for eight, leaving the top-ranked Proteas an improbable target of 430 runs to win off a maximum of 140 overs to go one up in the three-Test series. Australia grabbed the vital wickets of first innings centurion Smith and Amla in the session before tea. At the interval, Alviro Petersen was on 20 with Jacques Rudolph narrowly avoiding a leg before wicket review to be not out two. The odds are firmly stacked against the South Africans, needing to set a new record for a successful fourth innings run chase at the Adelaide Oval. The existing record is the 315-6 Australia scored 110 years ago to overhaul England. South Africa skipper Smith, who scored 122 in the first innings, was out second ball when he got a thick edge to a

South Africa's Graeme Smith walks off after being dismissed by Australia on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match. AFP Ben Hilfenhaus outswinger and Ricky Ponting snapped up a splendid low catch at second slip. It was also a psychological

blow as the Proteas have not lost a Test match in the previous 25 matches in which Smith has scored a century. Amla was taken at slip by a juggling Clarke off spinner Nathan Lyon for 17, nine balls before tea. Both Smith and Amla were huge scalps for the Australians because of their ability to occupy the crease and bat for long periods. Clarke declared halfway through the fourth day with James Pattinson not out 29 and Ben Hilfenhaus on 18. Mike Hussey, chasing his third successive century in the series, was out in the over before lunch for 54 off 95 balls. It was his 29th Test half-century. Hussey attempted to pull Morne Morkel but the ball came off high on his bat and he spooned a catch to Dale Steyn at midwicket. Clarke, who scored 230 in the first innings, fell leg before wicket to Steyn for 38.

Brief score Australia 550 & 267/8d South Africa 388 & 67/4 (36.2 ov)

much success. India would look to curtail England’s run chase while Dhoni would hope that his spinners could make better use of the “turning pitch”, just like England’s bowlers had. Also, Pujara’s fitness will be a reason for worry for India. The batsman who was struck on the ribs by a shot off Cook on Saturday, failed to make an appearance on the field today.

Bangladesh 1st innings 387 (Abul Hasan 113, Mohammad Mahmudullah 76, Nasir Hossain 52; F Edwards 6-90) West Indies 1st innings 648-9 decl (M Samuels 260, S Chanderpaul 150 not out, D Bravo 127; Shakib Al Hasan 4-151) Bangladesh 2nd innings (overnight 226-6)

KHULNA, BANGLADESH: West Indies won the second and final Test against Bangladesh by ten wickets in Khulna on Sunday, taking the two-match series 2-0. Bangladesh were dismissed for 287 in their second innings. Shakib Al Hasan was the top scorer with 97 while Nasir Hossain made 94. Paceman Tino Best finished with 6-40 and left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul took 367. The West Indies knocked off the required 27 runs without losing a wicket to hand Bangladesh their 65th defeat in 75 Tests. The Test series will be followed by five one-day internationals, with the first in Khulna on Friday. The two teams will also play a Twenty20 international. Match scores: Bangladesh 387 and 287; West Indies 648-9 decl and 30-0

Tamim Iqbal b Best

Nazimuddin lbw b Edwards

Shahriar Nafees c Sammy b Best 21 Naeem Islam b Best

Shakib Al Hasan c Best b Permaul

Mushfiqur Rahim b Permaul

Nasir Hossain b Best

Mahmudullah c Ramdin b Permaul 2 Sohag Gazi b Best

Abul Hasan not out

Rubel Hossain c Bravo b Best Extras (lb3, nb 1, w1)

14 5

Total (all out)

287

Fall of wickets: 1-1, 2-49, 3-51, 4-62, 5-82, 6-226, 228-7, 254-8, 9-269, 10-287 Bowling: Edwards Narine Permaul Best

17-0-95-1 9-0-48-0 20-2-67-3 121-1-40-6

Gayle

4-0-15-0

Sammy

8-3-19-0

SPORTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Real Madrid stunned by Betis Dermot Ledwith

MADRID: Real Madrid suffered a

Real Madrid’s German midfielder Mesut Ozil (L) vies with Betis’ midfielder Benat Etxebarria (R) in their Spanish league football match. AFP

major setback to their Spanish title hopes when they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday, handing Barcelona the opportunity to open an 11-point gap over their bitter rivals on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s side remain eight points behind leaders Barcelona and five off city rivals Atletico who they host in the Madrid derby next Saturday. Betis midfielder Benat Etxebarria’s third goal of the season decided the game on Saturday. All of his goals have been hit from outside the area, and he proved once again why Vicente del Bosque has been including him in recent Spain squads. For Betis, the result comes on the back of a disappointing 5-1 defeat to

their local rivals Sevilla last Sunday and puts them four points behind Madrid in fifth. “I try to be fair when my team lose and not look for excuses but it’s obvious that the side that plays Wednesday (in the Champions League) should not play on Saturday,” said Mourinho. “It’s true that other sides have a control over the calendar that we do not have, but I congratulate Betis who played a great game from start to finish.” Cristiano Ronaldo fired in two shots in the opening exchanges. However, neither side had taken charge of the game when Benat hit what was to be the winner on 17 minutes. Betis had played the ball into the corner only for Angel Di Maria to badly hook a clearance that the little midfielder controlled before evading the challenge of Sami Khedira to fire a

drive past Iker Casillas. Madrid continued to enjoy more of the possession and Di Maria twice went close to making amends for his mistake. When Ronaldo crossed from the left the Argentinian was inches from levelling the game and moments later a Chechu Dorado block looped his goal bound shot over the bar. Mourinho made two changes at half-time, as he has done on a number of occasions this season. Luka Modric and Kaka replaced Khedira and Mesut Ozil as the Portuguese coach searched for more urgency going forward. They started brightly with more purpose and Ronaldo and Kaka forced good saves from Adrian in the Betis goal. At the other end Juan Carlos hit a venomous free-kick just over the bar.

Arsenal held at Villa Park Arsene Wenger’s side created plenty of chances at Villa Park but were unable to strike the decisive blow.

Tom Williams

LONDON: A quick-fire three-

Brendan McLoughlin

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Arsenal were left to rue poor finishing after their Premier League encounter with Aston Villa ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw on Saturday. Villa substitute Brett Holman went closest for the home side with a shot that rattled the crossbar from distance, but the point was still enough for Paul Lambert’s side to climb out of the relegation zone. Arsenal, meanwhile, remain sixth, a point below fifth-place Everton and four points outside the Champions League qualifying places. The visitors made three

Results on Saturday Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 0 Everton 1 (Naismith 12) Norwich 1 (Bassong 90) Man Utd 3 (Evans 64, Fletcher 68, Hernandez 72) QPR 1 (Mackie 52) Stoke 1 (Adam 26) Fulham 0 Sunderland 2 (Gardner 73, Sessegnon 87) West Brom 4 (Gera 30, Long 44, Lukaku 81-pen, Fortune 90) Wigan 3 (Gomez 58, 68, 90) Reading 2 (Morrison 35, Al Habsi 80-og) Sunday fixtures Chelsea v Man City (1600GMT) Southampton v Newcastle Swansea v Liverpool (1330GMT) Tottenham v West Ham (1600GMT)

United storm back

Aston Villa’s Australian striker Brett Holman (C) hits the crossbar with this shot during their match Arsenal at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham on Saturday. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP/ IAN KINGTON changes from their mid-week game against Montpellier as Thomas Vermaelen, Jack Wilshere and Bacary Sagna were dropped to the bench in favour of Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson and Ramsey. Aston Villa coach Lambert made one change from the side that lost 5-0 to Manchester City last weekend, with Karim El Ahmadi replacing Stephen Ireland in midfield. Villa carved out an opportunity in the 13th minute when Ashley Westwood’s cross-field pass picked out Andreas Weimann and the Austria international saw his shot from a tight angle beaten away at the

near post by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. Moments later, Villa forward Christian Benteke laid the ball into Barry Bannan but his ambitious 30-yard shot was comfortably gathered by Szczesny. Arsenal started to find their rhythm as the first half wore on and Alex OxladeChamberlain threatened when he cut in from the right flank in the 21st minute, only to drag his shot wide. The Gunners opened up the home side’s defence again seven minutes later and Ramsey’s low angled shot through a crowd of bodies forced Brad Guzan to make a

smart diving save in the Villa goal. Villa had the ball in the net in the 28th minute when a Bannan free-kick caused a scramble inside the penalty area and Weimann squeezed the ball home, but the assistant referee had already raised his flag for offside. Arsenal missed a golden chance to break the deadlock shortly before half-time when Laurent Koscielny lifted a shot over the crossbar from close range after he had been picked out by Olivier Giroud. The visitors began the second half brightly and the lively Santi Cazorla curled a shot round the post just after the break.

goal salvo saw Manchester United come from behind to beat Harry Redknapp’s new club Queens Park Rangers 3-1 on Saturday, propelling them to the top of the Premier League. Incoming QPR manager Redknapp was present at Old Trafford, hours after his appointment as the successor to Mark Hughes was confirmed, and he saw his new charges take a shock lead in the 52nd minute. Kieron Dyer’s cross-shot from the left was palmed out by Anders Lindegaard and Jamie Mackie found the roof of the net from close range. After losing at Norwich City and Galatasaray in their last two outings, United were staring at the prospect of a third consecutive defeat, but three goals in the space of eight minutes saw them roar into the lead. Jonny Evans headed in the equaliser from close range in the 64th minute and four minutes later, Darren Fletcher marked his first league appearance in over a year by scoring with a thumping header from Wayne Rooney’s corner. Substitute Javier Hernandez then beat QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar from Anderson’s pass in the 72nd minute to kill the game off and lift Alex Ferguson’s men two points above Manchester City at the summit. City are not in action until Sunday, when they visit fourthplace Chelsea and their new interim coach, Rafael Benitez. “We only played for 10 minutes and those 10 minutes were brilliant. I thought Anderson changed the game for us,” said Ferguson.