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he first man to set foot on the moon, renowned US astronaut Neil Armstrong, has died, his family announced on Saturday, prompting glowing tributes to his achievements and notably humble character. Armstrong, who inspired a generation to reach for the stars, underwent cardiac bypass surgery earlier this month after doctors found blockages in his coronary arteries, but he died following subsequent complications. He was 82. PG 10

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Hyderabad came out in force to participate in the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon on Sunday morning. Anil Thakur won the full marathon clocking 2hr 52min. Ramesh Kishani won the half-marathon.

RUN CITY, RUN DEEPAK DESHPANDE

17TH CENTURY DUTCH COINS FOUND

hepherds stumbled upon three precious 17th Century gold coins with markings of the Dutch East India Company in Hayatnagar village. The coins, each weighing 300 grammes, were made of panchloha. They are engraved with images of Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman on one side. The find has created a stir in the area. PG 3

JENKINS DENIES AFFAIR RUMOURS

inger Katherine Jenkins took to Twitter to deny rumours that she’s having an affair with soccer stud David Beckham. “Dear Twitter friends, I’ve read some horrible rumours on here & want u 2 know I absolutely deny I’ve had an affair with David Beckham,” the former Dancing with the Stars contestant said. PG 25

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CITY SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

STANDING TALL

National Silk Expo The Gramin Hastkala Vikas Samiti is organising the”National Silk Expo” from August 18 to 26. The expo will feature various silk products from around the country such as printed silk, kantha and many more. Where: Sri Sathya Sai Nigamagamam, Srinagar Colony When: Ongoing, 11am to 9pm

Ethical hacking Oakridge International School is organising a 2-day ‘Workshop on ethical hacking and online security” by ethical hacker and computer security expert, Ankit Fadia. The workshop is open for students and people interested in technology. Where: Oakridge International School, Gachibowli When: August 25 and 26, Contact: 1800 200 8171

World Cuisine fest The food festival brings together various speciality cuisines from across the world. The festival includes a live kitchen where one can see dishes being prepared and plated. Where: Saffron Soul, Hotel Marigold, Greenlands When: Ongoing, 12.30am onwards Contact: (040) 6736 361

Taj Khazana Sale For six days, there will be a special offer on magnificent collection of sarees, western ensembles, pashminas, hand-picked costume jewellery, men’s garments and much more. Where: Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills Taj Falaknuma, Falaknuma When: August 20-29, 10am – 9pm Contact: Taj Krishna (040) 6629 3248 Taj Faluknama (040) 6629 8600

World class cocktails Select from a list of unusual concoctions like Frozen Gold. Buy two and get a world class cocktail book and experiment with a wide range of drinks yourself. Where: Marco Polo, ITC Kakatiya, Begumpet When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 2340 0132

Sunyata An exhibition of paintings by Suniyata Khanna will be held from September 1. A preview for the

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The 50ft tall Ganesh idol at Khairtabad being prepared for the upcoming festival. exhibition will be held at 6pm on September 1. Where: Alankritha Art Gallery, Kavuri hills, Jubilee Hills When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2354 0023

Elegance Artist Snehlatha Prasad presents her interpretation of the Radha and Krishna myth through her canvas. Where: Shrishti Art Gallery, Jubilee Hills, Rd No 15 When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 2752 2999

Punjabi food festival Head to Taj Deccan for a Punjabi Food festival. The food festival offers a variety of Punjabi delicacies such as saag and makke Ki roti along with the specialities such as Nukkad da Kukkad. Where: Taj Deccan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 1 When: Ongoing Contact: (040) 6666 3939

Deep in the wood The exhibition displays woodcut art prints by 22 artists.These art works are from the woodcut workshop conducted by Earth Art Gallery. Where: Earth Art Gallery,

Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: September 2 onwards

39 Step Play lovers, keep your dates free for September 1 as the award winning play The 39 Step will be presented on September 1. Where: Ravindra Bharati, Saifabad When: September 1, 7.30pm onward Contact:(040) 2323 1245

Image and imagination A painting exhibition by various artists titled Image and Imagination. Where: Kalakrithi Art Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 10 When: Ongoing, 11am onwards Contact: (040) 6656 4466

Painting exhibitions Two painting exhibitions, dealing with cities and sustainability will be displayed at Vidyaranya. Where: Vidyaranya High School, Saifabad When: Ongoing, 10am onwards Contact: (040) 2323 7789

Colours of change An abstract painting exhibition by Jayanthmanda titled Colours of

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change is being held at Icon Art Gallery Where: Iconart Gallery, Banjara Hills, Rd No 12 When: Ongoing Contact:(040) 2323 1245

Baghdad Wedding The play Baghdad Wedding dealing with weddings in Iraq will be presented at Ravindra Bharati. Where: Ravindra Bharati, Saifabad When: August 31, 7.30pm onward Contact:(040) 2323 1245

Satellite City The play is the kaleidoscopic world of a motley bunch of characters and their struggle to make their lives about something. Where: Ravindra Bharathi, Saifabad When: September 2 7.30pm onwards Contact: (040) 2323 1245

Theatre time The plays 30 Days in September and Tabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum will be presented at Nift on August 26. Where: Nift Campus, Madhapur When: August 26, 7.30pm onwards Contact: (040) 2311 4537

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, AUGUST 26, 2012

Jubilee Hills blackout

Unesco tag for Charminar?

everal parts of Jubilee Hills were plunged into darkness just after midnight and residents had no clue as to the reason for the unscheduled power outage. Power was restored in the area only several hours later, at around 10am on Sunday. Kalyannagar sub-station that serves the area sent out confusing signals to consumers.

UK parlimentarians in City

harminar and Golconda Fort will be inspected by a Unesco panel next month for their possible inclusion in the World Heritage List. The visit by the panel is mandatory before Unesco takes a call on whether these sites are eligible to be inscribed on the World Heritage Sites list. The government is refurbishing these monuments ahead of the panel’s visit

high-level delegation comprising 14 Members of Parliament of United Kingdom visited Uppal Circle to study the activities of urban self-help group women and activities of UCD wing. Nadendla Manohar, Speaker, AP Assembly, M Maheedhar Reddy, minister for MA & UD, B Raji reddy, MLA, Uppal and others accompanied them.

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Housewife’s suspicious death leads to traffic jam

Coins of 17th century found

Villagers blocked traffic alleging that police highhandedness caused the deaths of the woman and her children.

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askal village in Pargi (RR district) erupted today, with villagers blocking traffic following the alleged suicide of a young mother and her two young daughters after her husband was arrested in a theft

case. The woman was identified Laxmi, 25, wife of one Raju, who was held for a reported theft in the village a fortnight ago. According to villagers, Raju was an honest labourer, and was framed for the crime. Villagers alleged that the inspector had gone to Raju’s home and thrashed his wife, which led to the tragedy. A huge traffic jam led to tension as locals blamed police of torturing Raju that led to the

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death of his wife and daughters. Initial reports by Pargi police inspector Shiv Shanker Naik said the woman had allegedly taken the extreme step as she felt publicly humiliated with her husband being held for theft. Laxmi and Raju were married five years ago. Naik denied torture and said that Raju, along with one Ramulu and Baba, had committed theft. He said that stolen property worth `30,000 was seized from their possession.

The theft was reportedly committed in one Fakirappa’s home. Laxmi and her daughters allegedly jumped in the well and committed suicide. When villagers gathered to the village well to fetch water in the morning, the found the three bodies that stirred the whole village. Villagers believe that it was the police highhandedness that led to the destruction of a whole family and they marched to the road in hordes and blocked traffic in the morning.

hepherds stumbled upon three precious gold coins of the 17th century with markings of Dutch East India Company 1616 in Hayatnagar village. The coins, each weighing 300 grams, are made of panchloha. They carry engravings of Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman on one side. The shepherds’ find created a stir and someone advised them to hand over the coins to the collector. Accordingly, deputy collector Y Surendra Rao was informed. He rushed to the spot and took over the valuable coins. Officials are preparing for an investigation as the coins throw light to the historicity of the City and its rich cultural past.

Leaders jostle for Cabinet berth Kiran is in an upbeat mood and leaders are gate-crashing his residence lobbying for a Cabinet berth in view of an impending reshuffle. Inkeshaf Ahmed ahmed.m@postnoon.com

t last, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy has a relatively free hand to refurbish his bandwagon. Kiran, buoyant with the recent green signal he got from the central leadership to drop tainted ministers and induct fresh faces, is learnt to have submitted a list of new hopefuls for the Cabinet berth. Sources say that the chief minister would be rewarding those who stood by him. During his two-day Delhi tour, the CM met

with many party leaders and Union ministers like P Chidambaram, AK Antony and Jairam Ramesh. During his parlays with these leaders, Kiran Kumar Reddy is reported to have stressed the need to remove tainted ministers from the Cabinet besides inducting new faces. The names making the rounds for induction included the chief whip, G Venkata Ramana Reddy from Warangal district, whips Arepally Mohan and T Jayaprakash Reddy, who hail from Karimnagar and Medak

districts respectively. Speaking to Postnoon, Mohammad Jani confirmed the news and said he was in the race for the minister’s post. “I am a senior Congress leader and I think I deserve a Cabinet post.” Meanwhile, a score or more MLCs and MLAs are making a beeline to the CMO and are zealously trying to please Kiran with the hope of getting a seat. The buzz says that the Cabinet reshuffle will take place immediately after the conclusion of the ongoing Parliament session.

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CITY SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Unions park themselves on GHMC property

Most GHMC’s leased properties in Tankbund are occupied by unions whose lease period is long over. THIS CAME TO LIGHT WHEN ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER (ESTATES), GD PRIYADARSHINI, VISITED THE PROPERTIES IN THE PREMISES OF THE GHMC MAIN BUILDING.

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t came as a surprise that the lease of most properties inside the main GHMC complex at Tankbund has expired, and yet has been renewed, causing revenue loss to the corporation. As they are now ‘unauthorised’, lessees will be evicted and the properties would be freshly leased out in an auction soon. It did not come out in the normal ways from record, as they should have been. Instead, it came to light when additional commissioner (estates), GD Priyadarshini, made a surprise visit to the properties in the premises of the GHMC main building. As per court orders, lease of most of the spaces has expired and hence lessees are unauthorised. The three-month time given by the court will expire in September. According to the additional commissioner, around 30 spaces she visited were found to be in unhygienic conditions. Since

most of the spaces are being availed by union offices for various employee unions, it would be an uphill task to evict or extend their lease officially. Though

many have agreed to hand over, it is on condition that the ‘same yardstick’ be used for every union. If they found discrepancies and pressure tactics are

used, they may protest eviction. “The GHMC property can be given for lease only for one year, whose extension can only be made to three years with the

approval of the standing committee. Else lease deed will not be valid,” clarified Priyadarshini. She would compute to find out how much money the GHMC has lost due to official lapse. With many a park spaces encroached in various localities, the details on open spaces in layouts would be sought from other departments like town planning. “We want to make information available for public scrutiny and transparency,” said Priyadarshini. During the inspection, she ordered seizure of many spaces which were found to be empty during her visit. Most of them are union offices, where barely the chairs are used. Some of the spaces, like canteens, were ordered to maintain hygienic surroundings.

Power cut timetables go for a toss Residents are up in arms about the irregular power cuts they have been facing in addition to the scheduled ones. Sub-station officials blame sudden load increase for it. Rahul Ramakrishna rahul.r@postnoon.com

he many assurances by the CPDCL of sticking to the prescribed power cut timetable have come to naught. In many parts of the City, residents complain of irregular power cuts that breach the one-and-a-half-hour power cut slabs that have been imposed. In view of the power crunch, it was decided that a three-hour power cut will be imposed in one-and-a-half-hour durations. Timetables stating the area and time period of each power cut were promptly published and made public. However, nothing has gone according to plan so far, neither the schedule nor the duration of the power cuts. Somajiguda, Khairatabad, Lakdikapool, Basheerbagh, Himayatnagar, Narayanguda, Abids, Nallakunta have all registered irregular power cuts.

Because of peak consumption, we are forced to cut transmission of power for a few minutes, otherwise it will trip the entire grid. Sub-station manager Random 20-minute power outages in the nights and early mornings have irked residents no end. Secunderabad, Alwal and Marredpally areas are prone to these arbitrary power cuts. Sandeep Kumar, a resident of Narayanguda, said, “Yesterday and today, we had an additional two hours of power cut. When I called the sub-station, I was not given a complaint number. I was told that there was a feeder problem in the local substation area.”

Narayanguda and RTC Crossroads areas are perhaps the worst affected. The scheduled power outage is between 11am and 12.30pm, and 4.30pm and 6pm. However, the power goes off at 20-minute intervals. Local officials at sub-stations said that the power cuts were because of sudden load increase. “Because of peak consumption, we are forced to cut the transmission for a few minutes, otherwise it will trip the entire grid. Also, there seems to be a problem with the feeder units in the Narayanguda area,” said a substation manager. Even as the government readies itself to accept an extra 500 MW power supply to meet the City’s demands, there has been no decision as to how the demand-supply gap will be closed. Even projects like power generation through garbage dumps and other renewable sources of energy have failed to take off.

CITY SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

Rain couldn't dampen the spirits of those who participated in the Hyderabad Marathon on Sunday.

RUN CITY, RUN

Rajesh Ravindran

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nil Thakur won the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon full marathon on Sunday, clocking 2hr 52min. Second came Richard McDowell (2hr 59 min) and Jagadeshan Munisamy finished third with 3hr 1min. In the half marathon, Ramesh Kishani came first. He clocked 1hr 12min 52sec. Soji Mathew came in second at 1hr 12 min 34 sec and Sanjeev Kumar stood third at 1hr 12min 27sec. In the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full marathon, Sudha More stood first followed by Indresh Dheeraj and Neera Katwal. In the half marathon, Seema took the title. At second place was Vaishali Kasturi; Jessica Frank was third. The prizes were given away by Governor ESL Narasimhan to the men and Mrs Narasimhan to the women at the GMC Balayogi stadium.

About 3,500 runners took part in the event. There were participants from across the country; there were runners from the US and the UK too. Participants came from all walks of life, from all age groups and all who finished got medals; the full marathoners got gold, the half marathoners silver; and the corporate relay runners bronze, making the event more about participation than winning. Vishwanathan J, famous in running circles as the 'Hubli Passenger', was also here. The 50-year-old, who ran barefoot, bare-chested, dressed in shorts woven from khadi he spun himself, was a spectacular sight. The event started as per schedule â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the full marathon at 5am and the half marathon at 6am. Halfway through the race, what had been a slight drizzle became a steady rain. Many kept up the pace despite the rain, some jogged and some walked, but no one stopped.

NATION SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Better rains in September

Rafale purchase on track: Govt

NEW DELHI: With chances of El nino

NEW DELHI: Addressing questions raised over the process of selecting Rafale jets, the government is going ahead with the procurement of 126 French combat aircraft and effort is being made to complete the deal within this financial year. Contract negotiations for the deal will resume soon, official sources said. Questions had been raised over the process by an MP besides some other quarters.

weather pattern receding, the Agriculture Ministry hopes that rainfall in September would be better than earlier forecast, helping in bridging the shortfalls in sowing area to some extent. Early this month, India Meteorological Department had pegged below normal monsoon in September due to likely warming of the Pacific Ocean, popularly known as the El Nino phenomenon.

CLASSIFIEDS MUNCIPAL APPROVAL

Kejriwal & Co. detained, released “When Raj Thackeray takes his supporters without permission for a protest, police provide protection. What kind of politics is this?”

Power Grid plans aerial patrolling NEW DELHI: State-run Power Grid Corp plans to deploy helicopters for aerial patrolling of electricity transmission lines, a move aimed at checking their safety and security in the eventuality of natural disasters or sabotages. The plan has been under consideration for quite sometime. The failure of power grids for two straight days last month impacted more than half of country’s population. Power Grid runs the five electricity grids in the country — Northern, Eastern, North Eastern, Southern and Western. In its 2011-12 annual report, the company has said that it has state-of-the-art Emergency Restoration Systems (ERS) at strategic locations for restoration of collapsed transmission line towers in case of eventualities such as earthquake, fire, cyclone, landslides and sabotage. PTI

NEW DELHI: Erstwhile Team Anna members Arvind Kejriwal and five others today surfaced in front of the residences of the Prime Minister and Congress and BJP party Presidents for a protest on the coal block allocation issue but were detained. All the six — Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai, Kumar Vishas, Sanjay Singh and another person — were later released from custody after being detained for about an hour at the Mandir Marg police station where their supporters staged a protest and prevented police from taking them to Bawana. Kejriwal and Gopal were picked up from outside Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s residence while Sisodia and Vishwas were detained from outside 10 Janpath, the residence of the Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Sanjay Singh and another person were detained from outside BJP chief Nitin Gadkari’s residence. The activists had announced the gherao of the residences of these three leaders alleging that Congress and BJP were hand-inglove in corruption and involved in the allocation of coal blocks. Delhi police had warned against staging a ‘gherao’ at these places citing violation of prohibitory orders.

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Though the activists had announced that they will gather at Jantar Mantar and march towards the residences of the leaders, Kejriwal and his aides took others by surprise and came to the protest venues where they were detained. “What wrong are we doing? We are just sitting quietly on the footpath. At least we should be told why we are being detained,” Kejriwal said. A spokesperson for the protesters said they did not violate prohibitory orders as only two persons had gathered at the spot.

“When Raj Thackeray takes thousands of his supporters without permission for a protest, police provide protection. What kind of politics is this?” he said. Kejriwal said, “we will gherao again. We want to give message to Congress and BJP”. Meanwhile, six metro stations in central Delhi, which were earlier announced to be closed due to security concerns over the protest, will now remain open throughout the day. A DMRC spokesman said the stations will remain open PTI throughout the day.

Rahim Chacha is no more MUMBAI: Hailed once as the ‘uncrowned king of theatre’, AK Hangal was not very keen to join films but ended up playing roles of the loving father or grandfather and doting servant of Bollywood with elan. He played roles in films like Sholay, Shaukeen, Namak Haram, Aaina, Avtaar, Arjun, Aandhi, Kora Kagaz, Bawarchi, Chitchor”, Guddi, Abhimaan, Anamika and Parichay. He was also a regular in Rajesh Khanna’s starrers like Aap Ki Kasam, Amar Deep, Naukri, Thodisi Bewafaii and Phir Wohi Raat.

Playing the role of Rahim Chacha in Sholay, he uttered those famous words, “Itna sannata kyon hai, bhai.” In his autobiography The Life and Time of AK Hangal”, he recounted how he ended up joining films and how he struggled to shake off his ‘gentleman’ image in Bollywood though without much success. “I never had ambitions about pursuing a career in films and was quite content with my amateur theatre work... Circumstances pulled me into the film world, though I am not unhappy because of it. Here, I mingled with people

from completely different sphere, called ‘Show Business’, and even after many years in it, sometimes I feel like an outsider,” he wrote. Born as Avtaar Veenit Kishan Hangal into a Kashmiri Pandit family in Peshawar, he was an active member of the Communist party there while working as a tailor. He actively participated in union activities and was arrested. Hangal moved to Bombay in 1949 after spending two years in Pakistan prison. He came in the city of dreams at the age of 21 with `20 in his PTI pocket.

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COMMENT SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Sport of pride

Party prince: Gimme a break!

am all excitement knowing that the polo season will soon get underway. It’s nice to know that there’s something to look forward to than cricket. It’s a grand sport, expertise in which comes from years of practice and dedication. Polo’s not about money, but pride. Shahina N Via email

EDITORIALS A home is sacrosanct, take stir elsewhere The decision of former Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal and his anti-graft crusade buddies to protest outside the houses of the prime minister and the BJP chief is bereft of reason. If these men have done something to irk the activists, they have done it in their official capacity. Therefore, protesting in front of their homes is nothing short of an irrational publicity gimmick. Does Kejriwal expect Manmohan Singh’s or Nitin Gadkari’s family members step out and give answers? What about the security problems that are being created when a crowd tries to barge in to a Z-category security zone. Every person has a right to an undisturbed life in the privacy of his home and this space is sacrosanct. By resorting to this subtle thuggery, Kejriwal has shown that there is nothing much ‘civil’ about his civil society campaign. Now that the IAC has decided to take a plunge into the murky waters of politics, one see clearly that the moral high ground the movement once had has been ignored.

WHY WE LOVE... Neil Armstrong Few people have captured our imagination like astronaut and first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong. Albeit spurred by the space race at the height of the Cold War the Apollo 11 mission that saw Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first human beings to set foot on the moon was the zenith of man’s journey to the stars. It was supposed to be the stepping stone to human exploration of our solar system and who knew, maybe even the galaxy. But Armstrong died knowing that his beloved Nasa has been reduced to a mere shell of its former self. The stars are further away than ever before. But Neil, he’s one with them now.

or the love of God, leave them celebs alone. There are more pressing matters like poverty, economic slowdown, war, racism, social inequality (I could just go on and on about them) than some mad prince covorting in the nude. Why make a big deal of it, anyway? Tarun Gandhi Via email

EDITORIALS Readers’ views We invite you to write to us comments, suggestions, viewpoint or just about anything to feedback@postnoon.com or #1246, Level 3, Jubilee Casa, Road No 62, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033 or even by way of a call on 040-4067 2222.

What a woman!

ne rarely comes across people like Uma Chigurapati. A Guinness world record holder, about 26 marathons and 15-16 countries — that is indeed “running the length and breadth of the globe”. And absolutely no airs about her achievements: what a woman! David Jones Via email

Time to render rumour armour fragile From the hip SYED SHOAIB

anic prevailed in parts of old Hyderabad on the night of Wednesday, after a rumour of possible death of children if they slept that night started making the rounds. Anxious parents woke up sleeping children and kept awake ones out of their house to prevent them from sleeping. The rumour of a baby girl born to a family in Shaheennagar area of Old City predicting death of children if they sleep the night of August 22, 2012 spread thick and fast, snatching sleep of children and their parents for at least four hours. People began making frantic calls to friends and relatives fuelling tension. Concerned parents from abroad also called in their families here. Many families in areas of Yakutpura, Amannagar, Misrigunj, Falaknuma, Shaheennagar, Hafeezbabanagar, Khilwat and a few western areas of the City were seen sitting outside their houses at odd hours of the night. Announcements made from local mosques not to believe in the rumours had little impact. Carried away by the rumours, a large crowd gathered near the St Ann’s hospital, popularly known as ‘Gudi-kadawakhana’ in Jahanuma, after rumours of the girl who predicted it being admitted there. Driven by curiosity, hundreds of people gathered here leading to tension in the area. A handful of policemen who reached here faced a tough time dispersing the public. Rumour mongering is not new to Hyderabad or for that matter, India. Welcome to a land where Lord Ganesha drinks milk, Mother Mary sheds blood tears and Allah manifests on a goat’s body.

More recently, hordes of Indians from the northeast went back in response to an alleged threat call by fringe groups. Rumours flew thick and wild on how many north-eastern people had disappeared or were beaten up. The late Rajesh Khanna, during his final stage of cancer was forced to wave out frailly from the balcony of his house in order to assure the hundreds of fans collected before Ashirwad that he was indeed alive, and that his death was only a rumour. Welsh classical singer Katherine Jenkins has denied she had an affair with footballer David Beckham after rumours were circulated on Twitter this week. Bangalore was once haunted by the rumour of “Nale Baa (come tomorrow),” where hundreds of residents left this message on their doors in response to an alleged ghost visitor. Aishwarya Rai was declared pregnant, by some reputed

national dailies before the inevitable actually happened. Rumours thrive best in the film world. The ipad mini is rumoured to be 7.85 inches and to debut under $200 in the US in September, according to a report in Mobilesyrup.com by Daniel Bader on Friday. The report ends with how several sources have confirmed the rumours to be true! Another hot rumour is that production hiccups might limit supply of Apple’s new iphone. A Rumours Archive itself welcomes you about the National Basketball Association, on most Fridays at news stations. The stock market in India is most vulnerable to rumours on diving stocks and plunging Foreign Direct Investment. Hyderabad police will tell you how the hot topic for rumour mongering is Jagan Mohan Reddy, only to be followed by post polio vaccination deaths. Rumour mongering results

in `herd mentality’, which is seen in mass exodus or irrational behaviour amongst otherwise, rational people. Rupa Subramanya questions in an article in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, “Why do people give credence to rumours? And how can rumours spread so quickly through a population?” She quotes Abhijit Banerjee, an economics professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who built a conceptual model on the spread of rumours — the probability of “infection” increases in proportion with the number of people who have already been infected, meaning we have the makings of an epidemic. So you have Rumour Jewellery, Rumour Records, Rumour Service, Rumour Mills and Rumour Networks. But the most deadly of all is Rumour versus News. The social media has given a new impetus to Rumour Journalism. Long live Veracity!

BUSINESS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

WTO to take up India plea

South tops education loans

outhern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka account for about 50 per cent of education loans disbursed by public sector banks. Of the total outstanding education loan of `49,069 crore as of March 2012, these four states among 35 states and union territories account for as much as 54 per cent of the total disbursement.

he WTO's dispute settlement body will take up on August 31 India's complaint against duties imposed by the US on imports of some Indian steel products, the multi-lateral body has said. In April, India complained that the US had wrongly imposed countervailing duties, a kind of restrictive duty, on certain hot-rolled carbon steel flat products from India.

Investments dip 50%: RBI

he Reserve Bank has said growth deceleration that began in the past fiscal when GDP growth had slipped to a nine-year low of 6.5% and continuing in this fiscal, has been primarily led by a near 50 per cent dip in new investments in large projects. Total fixed investment by large firms in new projects dropped to about `2.1 trillion from `3.9 trillion a year ago.

Apple win may reshape sector, slow Google Android devices have grabbed more than 50% of the US smartphone market.

pple’s decisive victory in a landmark US patent case against Samsung could reshape the hot sector for mobile devices and slow the momentum of Google and its Android system, analysts say. Apple won more than $1 billion in the case Friday, after a California jury found the South Korean electronics giant infringed on dozens of patents held by the iPhone and iPad maker. Although Google was not a party in the case, it makes the Android operating system which was central to the case — a system which Apple’s late cofounder Steve Jobs called a “stolen” product. Apple has been battling as Samsung and other manufacturers of the free Android system eat away at its market share in the sizzling market for smartphones and tablet computers. “I think this will force a reset on Android products as they are reengineered to get around Apple’s patents,” said Rob Enderle, a technology analyst and consultant with the Enderle Group. But Enderle said other companies may benefit from the decision, including Microsoft, which has been lagging in the mobile sector, and Blackberry maker Research in Motion, which has been hit hardest by the rise of Android devices. The court ruling, said Enderle, “should provide a stronger opportunity for both of Microsoft’s new platforms — Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 — because they come with indemnification against Apple, suddenly making them far safer and possibly a faster way to get product to market.” The decision also “will make RIM far more attractive as an acquisition because RIM’s patents are thought to be strong enough to hold off Apple,” Enderle said. “Both Samsung and Google may make a play for the compa-

ny, and both Microsoft and Apple may move to block them.” In recent months, Android devices have grabbed more than 50 per cent of the US smartphone market to around 30 per cent for Apple, while RIM’s shares have slid to around 12 per cent. The patents at play include software such as the “bounceback” feature for smartphone users when scrolling and pinchzooming, which are featured on Android devices. Florian Mueller, a consultant who follows patent and copyright issues, said Friday’s court ruling was “a huge breakthrough.” “The jury essentially concluded that Samsung is a reckless copycat and, since some of the infringement is Google’s responsibility, basically agreed with Steve Jobs’s claim that

Android is a stolen product,” he wrote on his blog. Still, a lot hinges on what happens next in court, with the case likely to be tied up in appeal for some time. Judge Lucy Koh set a September 20 hearing where she will consider whether to overturn or modify the jury verdict, whether to impose “punitive” damages which would triple the award and whether to issue injunctions against Samsung. A critical factor will be whether Apple will be able to obtain a permanent injunction, or halt in sales on infringing Samsung devices, and whether this would be enforced during the appeal. Dennis Crouch, a University of Missouri patent law specialist, said the judge will have

broad discretion. “Some courts have issued broad injunctions that essentially say ‘stop infringing the patent,’ others issue much more narrow orders directed only toward the particular products that are adjudged to infringe,” Crouch said on his blog. “The reality is that Samsung has been planning for the likelihood of injunctive relief and is surely ready to stop selling any of the infringing products and replace those products with ones that at least have not yet been adjudged as infringing.” This could lead to more legal battles, since Apple has another lawsuit pending on Samsung’s newer handheld devices. Samsung has pledged to keep fighting the case, and said that if it stands “it will lead to fewer

choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices.” Samsung called it “unfortunate that patent law can be manipulated to give one company a monopoly over rectangles with rounded corners, or technology that is being improved every day by Samsung and other companies.” Analysts say that aside from Samsung, Google could be the big loser, especially if Apple pursues its litigation against other manufacturers. “Google cannot stop Apple. It is now on the run and will have to scramble to make software changes to Android,” Mueller said. “In a few years, the San Jose jury verdict may — I repeat, MAY — be remembered as the tipping point that sent Android on a downAFP ward spiral.”

WORLD SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Syrian death toll 370

Britons back Prince Harry

GOP convention delayed

DAMASCUS: The death toll in Syria was

LONDON: More than two-thirds of

370 on Saturday including at least 200 in the town of Daraya southwest of Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The monitoring group, which had earlier reported the discovery of dozens of bodies in Daraya where troops have been waging a fierce assault against rebel holdouts, said 80 victims had been identified.

adults in Britain thought Prince Harry cavorting naked with women at a Las Vegas party was acceptable behaviour, according to a poll out Sunday. The YouGov survey in The Sunday Times newspaper found that 68 per cent thought the third in line to the throne's antics were acceptable for a young, single man having fun.

TAMPA: Tropical Storm Isaac barreled toward Florida and was predicted to become a hurricane on Sunday, forcing a one-day delay to the Republican convention, after leaving four people dead in Haiti. With winds reaching 95 kilometres per hour, the storm left Haiti late Saturday, as the National Hurricane Center reported it would probably reach Florida within 24 hours.

Goodbye Neil, we’ll see you on the dark side of the moon US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, has died at the age of 82 from complications following heart surgery.

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WASHINGTON: The first man to set foot on the moon, renowned US astronaut Neil Armstrong, has died, his family announced Saturday, prompting glowing tributes to his achievements and notably humble character. Armstrong, who inspired a generation to reach for the stars, underwent cardiac bypass surgery earlier this month after doctors found blockages in his coronary arteries, but he died following subsequent complications. He was 82. Praising Armstrong as a “reluctant American hero”, his heartbroken relatives expressed hope his legacy would encourage young people to “work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves.” Armstrong and fellow Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed on the moon’s desolate surface on July 20, 1969. His first words upon stepping on the lunar surface have since been etched in history: “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.” The estimated 500 million people who watched the grainy black and white broadcast breathed a sigh of relief when Armstrong told mission control the module had landed safely, saying: “Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed.” But the lunar pioneer, who was decorated by 17 countries and received a slew of US honors, was never comfortable with his worldwide fame, shying away from the limelight. Armstrong even stopped signing memorabilia after learning his autographs were being sold at exorbitant prices. John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, recalled Armstrong’s legendary humility. “He didn’t feel that he should be out huckstering himself,” the former Ohio senator told CNN. “He was a humble person, and

World pays tribute to a ‘reluctant American hero’ Arthur MacMillan

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama and astronaut Buzz Aldrin led tributes Saturday to the famed Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, lauding him as a reluctant but true American hero. “When he and his fellow crew members lifted off aboard Apollo 11 in 1969, they carried with them the aspirations of an entire nation,” said Obama, who was two weeks short of his eighth birthday when the his-

toric mission succeeded. “They set out to show the world that the American spirit can see beyond what seems unimaginable — that with enough drive and ingenuity, anything is possible,” he added in a statement. “When Neil stepped foot on the surface of the moon for the first time, he delivered a moment of human achievement that will never be forgotten.” The third Apollo 11 astronaut — Michael Collins, the command module pilot who orbited the moon while his crewmates landed — said Armstrong “was the best, and I will miss him terribly.” Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Armstrong’s death “marks the end of an amazing era in human progress.” “His example of service, accomplishment and modesty... will never die,” she added.

that’s the way he remained after his lunar flight, as well as before.” Aldrin said he had hoped that he, Armstrong and Michael Collins, the third astronaut on the mission, would have met up in 2019 for celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. But the occasion will not come to pass. Born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on August 5, 1930, Armstrong had an early fascination with aircraft and worked at a nearby airport when he was a teenager. He took flying lessons at the age of 15 and received his pilot’s license on his 16th birthday. A US Navy aviator, he flew 78 missions in the Korean War. Armstrong joined Nasa’s predecessor agency, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, in 1955. As a research pilot at Nasa’s Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, he flew on many pioneering high-speed aircraft, eventually flying over 200 different models, including helicopters, gliders, jets and rockets. He reached astronaut status in 1962, and was assigned as command pilot for the Gemini 8 mission, during which he performed the first successful docking of two vehicles in space. After retiring from Nasa in 1971, Armstrong taught aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati for nearly a decade and served on the boards of several companies, including Lear Jet, United Airlines and Marathon Oil. He also worked as deputy associate administrator for aeronautics at Nasa headquarters, coordinating and managing the space agency’s aeronautics research and technology tasks. His family said they had a simple request to people in memory of Armstrong’s life. “Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink,” it said.

The day the Earth stood still Dave Clark

WASHINGTON: At 9:32 am on July 16, 1969 a 2,900-tonne Saturn V rocket blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida carrying the Columbia lunar command module and the dreams of a generation. The mission was Apollo 11, the commander was 38year-old former navy pilot Neil Armstrong and the destination was the Sea of Tranquility, on the moon. The huge rocket carried Columbia and its crew — Armstrong and fellow NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins — into Earth’s orbit before the third and final booster stage catapulted them toward the moon. On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin uncoupled the Eagle and began their descent. With co-pilot Aldrin calling out flight data, Armstrong guided the craft, touching down at 2017 GMT in a 300-meter wide crater with only 25 seconds of fuel left. He and Aldrin began to work through their landing checklist. “We copy you down, Eagle,” called out ground commander Charles Duke. Armstrong confirmed his engine was off before responding with the now legendary phrase: “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” The commander jumped from a short ladder onto the lunar surface, the first human ever on an alien world. “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind,” he said.

GOLDEN YEARS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

THE AGE BAR

Despite nationwide age eligibility for a senior citizen being 60, the State government is yet to bring it down from 65 years in AP. RAHUL RAMAKRISHNA

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hile some feel it is only fair to make such an amendment, others feel that age is just a number and that it holds no true value for being an eligibility factor. The benefits doled out by the Central government for senior citizens are many. Financial concessions, reservations, fair banking policies are some of the benefits. But as that may be the case, some feel that the State government has not done its bit in helping the aged. The current State government’s dilly-dallying over the 60 years vs. 65 years age rule has faced flak constantly from the senior citizen populace in the City. Kishorenath Kumar, a retired civil servant, says, “The Railways had been more considerable when they had proposed to drop the age limit for senior citizens from 60 to 58. But our State government has not done much for us. We have no provision in the State government’s budget allotted to us, neither do we have a separate department or ministry that caters to us exclusively. This is indeed shameful.” A Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed by senior citizens has listed seven agendas in its charter of demands.

All of them draw attention to the absolute disregard that the State government has had for its senior citizens. Their hardships have failed to move the State’s policy for the aged and the elderly. But some think that there are good times in store. MS Sainath, a former State government employee, said, “The fact that a Lok Adalat will be set up exclusively for the aged is surely a sign of better times for us senior citizens. While it may be just the first step in rehabilitating the thousands who face bitter treatment, a lot more needs to be done. But personally, I think it is time that the government dropped the age bar from 65 to 60.” It might indeed be a problem for the aged who have strived through their years but some think that it is only a number. “What difference does a fiveyear gap make? I personally think it is a choice between being productive for five more years before retiring to the walking sticks. It is just a number after all, and those people who are striving for the age gap to be dropped may perhaps have separate and strong reasons, but I think it does not make much difference,” says Gauri Shanker Nath, a former advocate. While people like Gauri Shanker are hard to find, it is evident that the ‘60 vs. 65’ issue is ambiguous in nature, whose problems can only be resolved through consent and discussion and not through an apathetic outlook. Let us hope that the State government is listening.

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ART AND CULTURE SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Rembrandt etching lost

Beatles art work up for sale

painting done collectively by all four Beatles when the band was in Japan in 1966, plus original artwork by rock legend Frank Zappa and a black leather jacket from the late rapper Biggie Smalls (aka The Notorious B.I.G) will be up for offer at a three-day auction scheduled by Philip Weiss Auctions in New York.

Norwegian art gallery lost a Rembrandt etching worth $8,600 in the mail after trying to save money on courier and insurance costs, the gallery's chief said. The Soli Brug Gallery purchased a copy of Rembrandt's Lieven Willemsz, van Coppenol, Writing-Master made in around 1658 from a British dealer, only to have it lost in the postal system.

Seattle supports the arts

eattle has launched a new programme, Arts Mean Business, which aims to distribute $250,000 to jobs that keep Seattle’s arts and cultural organisations financially afloat. Non-profit institutions can apply to the city’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs until September 10 for funds for jobs that have a “strategic importance” in generating revenue for them.

Celebrating life’s myriad hues Anjani Reddy spent 25 years moulding creative individuals into artists and now she devotes herself to sharing her experiences on canvas

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rowing up in Nandi Kandi, an agrarian village in Telangana, Anjani Reddy spent idyllic days playing within the courtyard of the 10th century Sri Ramalingeswara Swamy temple. Those early impressions of the Chalukya dynasty temple instilled in her a deep respect for its awe-inspiring statues and intricate carvings, and a strong appreciation of art and attention to detail. That, compounded by her parents’ love and encouragement for artistry in their surroundings was perhaps Anjani’s earliest initiations to noticing the beauty around her. She chose to pursue art instead of medicine or engineering, the more obvious career choices in those days. The former professor and head of department of painting at the College of Fine Arts, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture

The means of expressing creativity are boundless. Whether it’s paintings, installations, video installations or even art performances, ultimately it’s all about how well you can express your feelings. That’s what’s important. Anjani Reddy

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and Fine Arts University, who retired from her post in November last year after 25 years of teaching, still devotes her time to doing what she loves best — expressing herself through her art. “My experiences invariably find form on my canvases. An artist’s work is the expression of his or her feelings and perceptions of the world. It takes shape into a form that is gradually built up with the help of lines, textures, design, tone and colour into a work of art,” she says. Anjani’s subject matter predominantly consists of empowering women: “I enjoy creating

beautiful compositions that transport the viewer into my world, where graceful female figures embrace their natural environment and are pervious to the many vivid colours around them, the rituals, festivities and all-embracing day to day activities.” Having educated aspiring artists for more than two decades, Anjani still misses teaching, “I enjoyed my work immensely. I’m blessed to have had the opportunity to pursue my vocation. It never felt like a job, it was always an extension of my creativity.” But can art really be taught? Anjani explains, “True, creativi-

ty cannot be taught, but it’s possible to steer a person toward developing an artistic vision. We can only teach them how beauty lies in the mundane things around us, and it’s up to them to further build on that vision. Nowadays art has crossed the boundaries of technicalities. Artists are using different mediums and ways of expressing aesthetics —be it paintings, installations, video installations, art performances — the means of self-expression are boundless. It’s all about how well you can express your feelings. That’s what is important.” With a career spanning over four decades, immense national and international recognition and a large repertoire of work displayed at many prestigious museums, academies, art societies and private galleries both home and abroad you can’t help but wonder, how does she manage it all? “It’s a tough balancing act for women as we have to fulfil multiple family and social obligations. There are some women artists who are childless by choice or prefer a bohemian lifestyle, but I think I’ve become more enriched as an artist due to these roles — be that of a wife, mother or teacher. They’ve all added to my wealth of life experiences. Embracing all these facets and making the best of them depends on a lot of self-discipline and effective time management,” she adds.

ENVIRONMENT SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Benefit for agriculture

Ecuador volcano erupts

Increased temperature and rainfall due to climate change could benefit South-East Asian agriculture, suggests a study by scientists from the International Water Management Institute. Production will be hardly affected in the southern areas, whereas in central and northern Myanmar, the increase in precipitation will boost crop production, say scientists.

Rhino poaching problem

Fire and large clouds of gas have been erupting from the mouth of Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano. The volcano has been erupting intermittently since 1999, but increased activity since August 12 this year prompted authorities to raise the security alert from 'moderate' to 'high'. Over a 100 families have been evacuated from the vicinity of the volcano so far.

The increase in rhinoceros poaching in South Africa has been attributed to Vietnam's insatiable demand for rhino horn, which is considered a medicine to combat hangovers and cancer. Early this year, rhinos were being killed at the rate of two a day, and forest officials believe that the total number of killed rhinos could be as high as 515 this year.

SAVING THE OCEANS

Sierra Leone has the unhealthiest seas in the world, according to a new index which takes into account biodiversity, food provision and ability to support livelihood.

eychelles and Germany have the healthiest seas of any inhabited territory, while Sierra Leone has the unhealthiest, according to a new index that says many oceans score poorly for biodiversity and as a human resource. Topping the list with a score of 86 out of 100 was the uninhabited South Pacific territory of Jarvis Island, owned by the United States, as well as a clutch of other unpopulated Pacific Ocean islands. The Seychelles, one of only two developing nations in the top 12, ranked fourth with a score of 73 out of 100 — the same as that of Germany. The index was devised by researchers in the US and Canada who measured whether the world’s oceans are able to provide food and recreation

while also sustaining sea life. They examined the overall condition of 171 exclusive economic zones (EEZs) — sea areas managed by coastal countries and stretching up to 200 nautical miles into the ocean. The 171 EEZs represent 40 per cent of the world’s oceans, but yield the bulk of sea-derived food, recreation and means of livelihood. Put together, the EEZs scored 60 out of 100, suggesting “substantial room for improvement”, said a report in the journal Nature. “Humans undoubtedly have substantial negative impacts on the ocean, and index scores are negatively correlated with coastal human population,” it said. Nearly half of the world’s seven billion people live near the coast. Developing countries in West Africa, the Middle East and Central America generally

THE SEYCHELLES, ONE OF ONLY TWO DEVELOPING NATIONS IN THE TOP 12, RANKED FOURTH WITH A SCORE OF 73 OUT OF 100 — SAME AS THAT OF GERMANY. scored poorly, while richer nations in northern Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan had higher scores. There were some notable exceptions, with developing country Suriname joining Seychelles in the top 12, while Poland and Singapore from the first world were ranked among the worst performers. The lowest score of 36 went to the West African state of Sierra Leone. The researchers mea-

sured the oceans in 10 categories, including food provision, ability to support coastal livelihoods and economies, clean water, coastal protection, artisanal fishing, carbon storage, tourism and biodiversity. “The index is an important tool to assess where we’ve been and where we want to go,” study co-author Benjamin Halpern, of the Center for Marine Assessment and Planning at the University of California at Santa Barbara, said. “This is the first time that we can quantitatively and directly compare and combine hugely different dimensions — ecological, social, economic, political — that define a healthy ocean.” He added the index only looked at how each nation managed its own EEZ, not on how they were affecting AFP those of other countries.

he Ocean Health Index gives the world’s oceans a 60 out of 100. The index charts new territory, and for the first time ever, sets up a world standard for gauging ocean health. Scientists and marine experts calculated sustainable standards for the many ways we use the ocean, and offer hard numbers to show how close or far each country is to a balanced use of the sea. Researchers hope that the Ocean Health Index builds awareness of the state of the world’s ocean, and works as a catalyst and guide for business and government decisionmakers to develop effective policies promoting ocean health.

FOOD SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Sugarpova candy

Chocolate World goes green

Frosteas and Lemonades at CCD

aria Sharapova, the leading name on tennis circuit, has launched Sugarpova, her own candy brand comprising a dozen sweet and sour flavours with names such as Sporty, Cheeky and Flirty. “I’ve learned so much from different brands, whether it’s advertising or marketing,” Sharapova said. “Their knowledge kind of came together in my brain and it was that inspiration that led me here,” she added.

he Hershey Co. added to its array of environment-friendly innovations Tuesday when officials flicked the switch, turning on a solar array at Chocolate World.The Derry Township company installed 1,092 solar panels on canopies over a walkway in the parking lot in front of Chocolate World and 182 panels on the roof of the Technical Center a few miles away.

afé Coffee Day (CCD) has launched a new range of ice-cold beverages — Frosteas and Lemonades. The range will be available at all CCD outlets. Frosteas are lemon iced teas but with a difference. They come with a dash of spunky pomegranate, tangy cranberry or cool cucumber and are designed to uplift one’s spirit at any time of the day, according to a press release issued by the company.

Coffee and much more A quiet corner to unwind and get your caffeine fix, Testa Rossa Cafe in Jubilee Hills proves to be more than just another coffee shop. is excellent and extremely satisfying. Though vegetarians have a plethora of options in the starters and pasta sections, there aren’t many vegetarian dishes when it comes to the main course. However, we were told that the cafe plans to revamp its menu soon, adding more main course dishes, mocktails and starters. We vote for the Vegetables with Polenta sizzler, which has an unusual but delicious polenta patty drenched in creamy sauce. Meat eaters will be pleased with the Chicken Steak in Pepper Sauce, featuring grilled chicken steaks surrounded by a pool of flavour-

Testa Rossa Cafe Place: Road No 10, Venkatagiri, Jubilee Hills Meal for two: `1,000

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t was raining when we walked into Testa Rossa cafe in Jubilee Hills. The weather outside was grey, but the sprawling white space, done up in shades of brown and reds, lifted our spirits. The cafe has a charming outdoor seating on the terrace. Just the place to spend a lazy evening with friends. We were relaxing on a comfortable black couch when our drinks arrived. One sip of the affogato, and it was clear why the cafe prided itself on its coffee. The strong expresso was mellowed by a dollop of vanilla ice cream floating in it. For chocolate aficionados, we recommend the hot chocolate, a warm cup of thick, almost pudding-like semi-sweet chocolate. It tastes like something Willy Wonka would have whipped up. If you still want to indulge your chocolate cravings, try the truffle shake. Really, it doesn’t get any better than this.

And if you want something to munch on, try the home-made nachos. Though we weren’t really impressed by the cheese sauce, the fresh flavours of the salsa had us wanting more. The cheese fingers were excellent as well, delicately flavoured and cheesy to the hilt. The bruschetta was humdrum and the chilli cheese toast was not made for the mild palate. However, they were accompanied by wonderful home-made mayonnaise, the real star on the plate. For the non-vegetarians, the chilli prawns are a must try. The chicken skewers and batterfried prawns are avoidable, but the cajun-style chicken fingers, which aren’t on the menu, are a delight. The stone-baked pizza, with a crisp thin crust, is brilliant. Fresh ingredients, fresh flavours... it is certainly worth a try. Try their Chicken

Alfredo for an unusual white sauce-based pizza. The pastas are delicious, but fairly predictable. One of their more unusual offerings is the Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino, a dry pasta with an olive oil dressing. Though not for those who love their pasta drenched in creamy sauce, the dish is a winner. The generous portion of lasagna

some pepper sauce and delicate long grained rice, which round off the dish perfectly. And if you have any place left (we know we didn’t), end your meal with another burst of chocolate — the volcano. Apart from their Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills outlet, the international chain also plans to open a new one at Tivoli in Secunderabad. So if you want some place to meet your friends, drink great coffee, eat a few Italian classics and unwind, the Testa Rossa cafe is a good bet. Just remember to walk off your meal afterwards.

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he harvest festival of Onam is days away and so, the chefs at Promenade, Aditya Park, decided to celebrate the festival in style with a scrumptious buffet. The food festival is titled ‘Kerala served on a platter’. Which is aptly so as the spread is a fusion of Travancore, Thrissur, Moplah and Nasrani cuisine. The entrance was decorated with the traditional pookulam (floral arrangement) and ladies dressed in gold-bordered off-white saris welcomed guests. The bearers were also dressed in shirts and mundus, adding to the charm. Soothing Carnatic music ensured that one did not feel impatient at the crowd that hovered at the buffet table. When we finally got our turn, we were spoilt for choice. The chicken soup had flakes of coconut in it with a generous helping of pepper and garam masala, which works wonderfully. We began our feast with banana chips, tapioca chips, sharkara upperi (raw banana chips coated with jaggery) — must haves for Onam. Soon to follow were the appams — the fluffy, bowl-shaped bread of Kerala — and ulli theeyal, which comprised tiny shallots cooked in burnt coconut gravy. Other dishes that one must sample include avial, karimeen porichattu (fried fish), Malabar biryani, kumbalanga kalan (a curd-based dish), and fish curry. There is an ample spread for vegetarians as well, including kadala kari (a chick-peas curry), kuthari chor and more. The desserts too deserve a mention and the highlights of the evening were the palada payasam and the nei halwa. The payasam is just sweet enough to make you want a second helping. The only hitch was the lack of proper service, which we believe will be rectified as the festival goes on. Being in another state during Onam is not a pleasant experience, especially if you crave homestyle food. The chefs at the Promenade have taken care of that with their authentic dishes. Place: Promenade multicuisine restaurant Aditya Park hotel, Ameerpet Time: Dinner buffet on till September 2 7pm onwards Special Onam lunch: August 29

FOOD SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Nawabi Korma

AMY ROSE THOMAS

amyrose.t@postnoon.com Kids sitting around drawing, painting and while others playing catch and their parents catching up over cocktails and drinks. A magician at a corner moves from family to family entertaining and stunning them with his tricks. This is the imagery that invites you in to the Sunday Brunch at Radisson Blue Plaza Hotel, Banjara Hills. You just need one Radisson Blu experience to get hooked on to the place. You are spoilt for choices, lured by the interactive and fun activities organised at the place add to this the affordable price at which the buffet is served and then the inevitable happens — you promise yourself to return back for one more of such experience. When you enter the hotel, you are shown around the five eateries — Chill that serves International brunch with Indian and continental buffet, Terrace@Chill with regional and international barbeques and freshly made hand rolled Pizzas, Holy Basil — Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes, BAR 41 where you get unlimited flow of liquor, cocktails and mocktails and Dilmah T bar that serves selected variety of single Origin Teas, tea shakes, tea based cocktails and mocktails.

Noor’s Kitchen NOOR JAFRI The Nawabi Korma is a special lamb curry, rich with nuts, and a speciality of Nawabi cuisine . Ingredients 1. Tender medium sized pieces of

lamb - 300 gms 2. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp 3. Roasted Cashew nut (Kaju) paste 2 tbsp 4. Onion - 1 medium sized 5. Chilli Powder - 1 tsp 6. Garam Masala Powder - 3/4 th tsp 7. Whole garam masala - 4 to 5 cloves and a small piece of cinnamon stick 8. Salt to taste 9. Ghee or Oil - 50 ml 10.Fresh Cream, coriander leaves & lemon wedges for garnishing.

Procedure 1. Wash and clean the mutton pieces.

2. Marinate it with salt, ginger-garlic, cashewnut paste, fried and crushed onions, chilli powder & curd.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT TRYING OUT THE DELICACIES, YOU CAN VISIT T STALL OR BAR 41 TO WIND OUT BEFORE YOU HEAD TO FOR YOUR NEXT FILL. Once you are at the hotel, you realise that four hours from 12 pm to 4 pm is too little a time to experience the array of delicacies served at each of the restaurant. With five eateries under roof and more than 200 dishes on the menu, there are many delicacies that you fall in love with. Stir-fry, crunchy Arbi Fry, Gremolata crusted seared with leeks and saffron confit and paneer escalope with dry velvety gravy are the few that one shouldn’t miss . A musttry at Holy Basil is the delicious, fresh prawn and salmon sushi. There were times when you had to fight your way through the crowd to get another bite of your favourite dish. And these dishes disappears as soon as they are replaced. When you are not trying out the delicacies, you can visit t bar or Bar 41 to wind out before you head for the next fill. One must not leave the hotel without trying out the tea cocktail served at the t stall. The one area where the management can improve is the pace at which tables are cleaned. Blame it on the crowd; there weren’t many free, clean tables in the restaurant and many had to wait for the tables to be cleared.

3. Heat the ghee/oil in the pan, add one or two cloves and cinnamon stick; 4. To this add the marinated mutton pieces, stir it for some time.

Delicious Sunday treat With an array of dishes from four restaurants to choose from, Sunday Brunch at Radisson Blu spoils you.

5. Add little water, cover and cook it till it gets tender. 6. Sprinkle the garam masala powder, mix it well, simmer it for a while and switch off the gas. 7. Garnish with fresh cream, coriander leaves & lemon wedges.

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The Nawabi Korma is a special lamb curry, rich with nuts, and a speciality of Nawabi cuisine . It’s a dish high in calories as it is made with ghee, can be served with paratha or rice.

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HISTORY SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

August 27

1789 — The Declaration of the Rights of Man was adopted by the French National Assembly.

August 27

1883 — The most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history occurs on Krakatau (also called Krakatoa), a small, uninhabited volcanic island located west of Sumatra in Indonesia.

August 28

1963 — Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at a civil rights rally in Washington DC. More than 200,000 people attended.

August 28

1996 — A divorce decree was issued for Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana. This was the official end to their 15-year marriage.

August 29 1958 — Pop star Michael Jackson is born.

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August 31

2003 — Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane.

1998 — Titanic becomes the first movie in North America to earn more than $600 million.

September 1

1939 — German forces bombard Poland on land and from the air, as Adolf Hitler seeks to regain lost territory and ultimately rule Poland. World War II had begun.

September 2

1666 — The Great Fire of London broke out. The fire burned for three days, destroying 10,000 buildings, including St Paul's Cathedral. Only six people were died.

1918 — After speaking at a factory in Moscow, Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin is shot twice by Fanya Kaplan, a member of the Social Revolutionary party.

September 2 1973 — Author JRR Tolkien, best known for his fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, dies at the age of 81.

SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

DEEPAK DESHPANDE

TREAT FOR THE

LADIES

Ladies enjoyed a day of pampering at Taj Krishna where members of Taj Krishna Ladies Club were offered Estee Lauder services. Spotted were Manjula Narsa, Shalini Badruka and others. 4

A starry launch 1 Manjula Narsa 2 Shalini Badruka 3 Namita Kanodia,

Usha 4 Ashu, Bharathi

5 Deepa Gupta,

Sunila 6 Anju Jain 7 Manjusha 8 Anjali

A new branch of Kalyan Jewellers at Kukatpally was launched in style. Actor Nagarjuna was present at the do. He is also the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand ambassador.

CINEMA SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

amannaah might soon team up with Naga Chaitanya in the Telugu remake of Vettai, if all goes well. Buzz is that she's going to replace Hansika in the film. However, there's still some confusion whether Tamannaah has been signed for the film or not. When we contacted Kishore Kumar, the director of the film, about this latest development, he said, “Yes, we have been in talks with Tamannaah; however, there's still some confusion whether she'll be part of the film or not. We'll make an announcement soon. As of now, Hansika is still part of the film.” Tamannaah and Naga Chaitanya had earlier teamed up in Sukumar’s 100% Love and that film was a huge hit. It remains to be seen if they team up again. Naga Chaitanya and Sunil are playing the lead roles in this action entertainer. Andrea Jeremiah is paired up with Sunil. Bellamkonda Suresh is producing the film. Thaman is composing the music.

Anushka

returns from Georgia A nushka has finally returned from Georgia after almost two months of continuous shoot Selvaraghavan's Brindavanam Lo Nandakumarudu. The film unit shot under extreme conditions in Georgia and at one point of time, they were stuck in a snow storm. Despite all the troubles which everyone had to go through, Selvaraghavan was reportedly quite impressed with Anushka's professionalism throughout the film's shooting and he threw a small farewell party before she wrapped the film's marathon schedule. Anushka is currently in Chennai where she's shooting for Karthi's Alex Pandian. In Tamil, she'll soon be seen in Thaandavam and Alex Pandian this year and in Telugu she's awaiting the release of Damarukam and Prabhas' Varadhi is finally back on floors after a long gap.

Tamannaah in talks for Naga Chaitanya's film? Sudigadu opens big at BO

llari Naresh's Sudigadu, which released couple of days ago, has taken a flying start at the box office. Even the producers and trade analysts in the industry are surprised with the opening numbers which the film posted on the day of its release. We hear that, even in smaller towns of the state, massive crowds thronged to the theatres to watch the film on par with a big hero's film. The prerelease buzz surrounding the film has ensured that the film took the best opening in Allari Naresh's career and if the film maintains the momentum, it'll be the biggest hit in Allari Naresh's career. Directed by Bheemineni Srinivasa Rao, the film had Allari Naresh and Monal Gajjar in lead roles.

CINEMA SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Jimmy on a weight loss spree

I'm different, but being myself: Kalki

immy Shergill is on a strict weight loss spree to look younger for his role in a new movie. The actor has hired a dietician and a personal trainer to get into shape for his role, said a source. He is currently following a regular diet and workout regime for two hours every morning. Jimmy has even put aside his neck and spine problem and is working towards preparing for his role as a young village boy. The film is a satire based in Chambal Valley. It is being directed by debutant Karan Bhutani and produced by Sunit Jawadekar. Paan Singh

Tomar director Tigmanshu Dhulia is the creative producer IANS of the project.

ctress Kalki Koechlin, known for bringing freshness to her roles with movies like Dev D, Shaitan and That Girl In Yellow Boots, says even though people perceive her as being different, she is always just herself. “I am myself. It’s not that I try to be different. I am myself. My upbringing and everything has made me different,” Kalki, whose style and choices are different from a conventional Bollywood actress, said. “No matter how much I try to blend in, I am never able to blend in. I have accepted that and am celebrating it,” Kalki added. The actress has just wrapped up shooting for Vishal Bharadwaj’s Ek Thi Daayan and is busy shooting for Ayaan Mukherjee’s Ye Jawani IANS Hai Deewani.

I don't think I can get better than Raaz 3: Bipasha B ipasha Basu admits she has given her best shot for Vikram Bhatt’s Raaz 3 and says she doubts if she can deliver a better performance than this. “For me, in my filmography of work, this is the most challenging role I have done and I don’t think I can get better than this,” said Bipasha. “Every day was a struggle, I was emotionally drained, exhausted. I wanted to finish it soon because it was really disturbing me,” she added. Raaz 3, slated to release on September 7, deals with the subject of black magic. Bipasha says while everyone on sets was under a lot of pressure for different reasons, her costar Emraan Hashmi was the only one most relaxed. “Everyone was very lost on the sets. Vikram (Bhatt) was under a lot of pressure because he had to make a film better than Raaz. I had taken the challenge of playing Shanaya, which is the darkest character that any Hindi actress has ever IANS played on screen”, she said.

CINEMA SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Sridevi, the new artist!

ollywood’s Sridevi is making a comeback after many years of marriage and parenthood with Gauri Shinde’s directorial film English Vinglish. It is a light-hearted comedy where she will be seen playing the role of a lady who can’t speak English and the sequence of hilarious events that ensues in the process of learning the language forms the rest of the story. The film is all set to release on October 5. Celebrities often occupy

themselves in some way or the other between short breaks; everyone has their own way of expression. Considering the fact that there was ample of free time, there was a lot of fun and masti between the shots on the sets of English Vinglish. Sridevi was always excited and thrilled, and during the rehearsal breaks that were taken in between the shots, Sridevi utilized her time perfecting her all-time favourite pastime, sketching.

Sonam to be part of JNU theatre group? T

Ameesha, Sunny in Bhaiyyaji Superhitt A

ctress Ameesha Patel is enjoying working with her Gadar — Ek Prem Katha co-star Sunny Deol after over a decade for Bhaiyyaji Superhitt, and says the audience will get to see a new side of them in the new movie. “After (over) 10 years, Sunny (Deol) and I comeback post Gadar for Bhaiyyaji Superhitt and the film is turning

out phenomenal. It’s got Sunny and me in a completely new avatar,” Ameesha said. “It’s not like Gadar Part 2. It’s a comedy, it’s a masala film and it’s got Sunny in a double role... So that’s really exciting,” added the 37-year-old actress. Ameesha is herself set to play a double role in her home production Desi IANS Magic.

he news that Sonam Kapoor is starring opposite Dhanush has gone viral. The actorsinger Dhanush and the fashionista will be seen playing the lead roles in Anand Rai’s next film Raanjhnaa. Sonam plays a happy-go-lucky girl in the film. She has given diverse performances in her films and has done street plays in order to prepare for her role as a student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Stepping into a new environment, she underwent training with Bahroop Arts Group and IPTA, both of which are in-house theatre groups of JNU since 15 years. And now that the training period is over, the theatre people of the university want her to be a part of their theatre group and she was asked to join them.

CINEMA SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

sher is a happy dad right about now. That’s because an Atlanta judge has awarded the “Yeah!” singer primary custody of his two sons with ex-wife Tameka Raymond, E! News has learned. An insider close to Usher (full name Usher Raymond IV), tells E! News that “it has been a long and difficult process for everyone but it’s good to see that an independent third party has made a decision.” While the 33year-old R&B star retains primary physical custody, a Fulton County Court official adds however that both parties will continue to share legal custody over 4-year-old Usher Raymond V and 3-year-old Naviyd Raymond.

inger Katherine Jenkins took to Twitter today to deny the rumours that she’s having an affair with soccer stud David Beckham. “Dear Twitter friends, I’ve read some horrible rumours on here & want u 2 know I absolutely deny I’ve had an affair with David Beckham,” the former Dancing with the Stars contestant recently tweeted. “I’ve only met David twice: once at the Military Awards in 2010 & on a night out in the West End in Feb 2012. We were out in a group of friends and it was just a normal fun evening out. Just so we are clear I have never been on my own with him and never arranged to meet up.” The original rumour is said to have originated from an Australian report.

JENKINS DENIES AFFAIR RUMOURS

Katie gets very little from Tom Cruise D

etails about Tom Cruise’s settlement with Katie Holmes have emerged. TMZ reports that divorce documents filed in court show that Holmes will get child support, but no spousal support, and close to nil of her estranged husband’s $250 million fortune, as per their prenuptial agreement. According to the papers, Cruise, 50, will pay Holmes, 33, a total of $4.8 million over the next 12 years, which breaks down into $400,000 per year in child support for 6year-old daughter Suri until she turns 18. The settlement also holds Cruise responsible for any expenses that Suri may incur, like health, dental and tuition costs, and prohibits Suri from attending a “residential school” of any sort — including ones like the Sea Org Scientology school the Mission Impossible actor was allegedly eyeing for Suri.

Usher awarded primary custody

CHAI TIME SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

SUNDAY CROSSWORD

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1 Meat and potatoes 5 Suffuse 10 Muppet drummer 16 Raison — 21 Brownish tint 22 Roger or Dudley 23 Full of ginger 24 Flashlight carrier 25 To — — (exactly) 26 Escapade 27 First game 28 Looked after (2 wds) 29 Kind of float (2 wds) 31 Bask 33 Popsicle holder 35 Respond to an SOS 36 Penn and O'Casey 37 Jiffies 40 Queen beater 41 Realty unit 42 Hem up 45 Environmental prefix 46 Lb and oz 48 Rock band's need 50 Had a bite 52 Well-being 54 Approach 55 Gangplank locale 57 Beret cousin 58 Cherbourg shes 59 Accident reminder 60 Pork selection 62 Be evasive 66 Helen of Troy's mom 67 Napoli's nation 69 Jazz fan 71 Organise 72 Victorian fashion (2 wds) 74 High dudgeon 76 Insect stage 78 Bleacher shout 79 Tee-hee kin (hyph) 80 Abelard's love 83 Mineral in limestone 85 Pampas backdrop 88 Wherewithal 89 Hologram maker 90 Badge wearer 93 Rows 95 Nose stimulus 97 Kyushu volcano 98 Tijuana farewell 100 Buckeye st campus 101 Defied gravity 106 Hired labourer 108 New York island 110 Goes diving 112 Feeling 113 Hit the sack 115 007's alma mater 116 Vaccine type 117 Kind of toast 118 Jean- — Picard 120 Tiff 122 Plagiarise 123 Plankton strainer 124 Gin-flavoring berry 128 Chem or biol 129 DJ's platters 130 Family mem 131 JFK followed him 132 Paleozoic and Mesozoic 133 Flour holder 135 Filled tortilla 137 Strongman of myth 139 Wool giver

140 Jaguar relatives 142 Explain further 144 Remote 148 As good as won (2 wds) 150 Winter apparel 153 Boxer — Griffith 155 Libertine 156 Prospector, maybe 157 Made level 158 Trainee in business 159 Sigmund's daughter 160 Aerie builder 161 ‘— Rides Again’ (1939 Western) 162 Home appliances 163 Duke or count DOWN 1 Cold feet 2 Prefix for pod 3 Hydrox rival 4 Recital pieces 5 Kick out of office 6 Rita of the movies 7 Male guinea pigs 8 Coffee brewer 9 Blondie's shrieks 10 Without company 11 Pinch 12 — been had! 13 Type of wear

14 Prince Val's wife 15 Half of a song 16 Nightfall 17 NASA counterpart 18 Wallop 19 Stop working 20 Formed a gully 30 Root vegetables 32 Glasnost initials 34 Bronze coin 38 Spending limit 39 Beam 41 Peaks 42 Closet nicety 43 Moray catcher 44 Ralph — Emerson 46 Affluence 47 Japanese sock 49 Showbiz mag 51 Long sigh 53 Removes by percolating 54 Campus sports org 56 Costa — 59 Ancient colonnade 61 DEA operative 63 Lessing or Day 64 Fireplace 65 Knockout gas 67 Berlin pronoun 68 Pilot's flap 69 Abominable

70 Rural elec provider 73 Cracked buckwheat 75 Jungle warnings 77 Mete out 81 Cassowary kin 82 U-turn from NNE 84 Old sailing vessel 85 Bombay nannies 86 Type of spray 87 Monotonous sound 91 Classified items 92 Lo-cal 93 Lens settings (hyph) 94 Noisy gulps 95 Almond-shaped 96 Bad-mouth 99 Horse feed 102 Online auction 103 Installed ceramic 104 Dwindled 105 Colonial diplomat Silas — 107 Salami sellers 109 Legislate 111 Fly the — 114 Kind of tent 117 African tribe 119 Philippine island 121 — Maria liqueur 122 Clump of dirt 123 Military lodgings 124 Composer — Kern

125 Muse of astronomy 126 Fingering 127 Skirted the basket 130 Hot, perhaps 134 Easily conned 136 Fudge 137 Whisper on stage 138 Watchband 140 Dijon dad 141 Fr holy women

143 Retro art style 145 Top-notch (hyph) 146 Viking letter 147 Fiscal period 149 Cartoon frame 151 Amatol ingredient 152 Poet's always 154 Dallas NBA player PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

CHAI TIME SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

STAR POWER Date 27-8-2012

As per Hindu panchang

THIRUVAIKUMAR

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TAURUS

GEMINI

Tension and troubles will disappear. Litigations in getting ancestral property will be over. Court verdicts will go in your favour. Success likely in all work. You spend happy moments with family.

Avoid anger and talking about bitter experiences faced by you again and again. Opposition will reduce. Likely to face memory loss but will resolve soon. Politicians get close to high command.

Couple will be cordial and in happy. Money will come from all the sources as expected. Businessmen will hold discussions regarding making new investments for expansion.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Honorary post likely for some. Your stock is set to pile up. Politicians will get support even from their opponents, which will surprise them. Women will cheer the expansion of friends’ circle.

Enemies will be upset with your attack. Some have a chance to get a govt job. Unexpected financial opportunities likely. Journey will prove beneficial. Improved financially situation likely.

You will help those who seek help at a right time. Avoid emotional approach in solving problems. Financial inflow will be very good which will relax you. Some will undertake pilgrimage.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Avoid interfering into others’ personal issues voluntarily. Adopt the slow-andsteady policy. Do not make bigger investments and get disappointed with the advise of unknown persons.

Financial position will improve for better. Postponed marriage talk will resume and progress well to end in a favourable manner. Politicians meet senior party men and discuss critical issues.

Your stock is set to pile up and influence is set to increase. You will finalise son's marriage and perform it in a grand manner. You might feel frustrated at times; practice yoga.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Don't expose anger and be in harmony with everyone. More journeys need to be undertaken. You will be able to resolve issues amicably. Happy events will be performed at home.

Govt work will end favourably at a fast pace. You will come out of major financial crisis by selling an immovable asset. You will feel upset for making huge unwanted debts.

Religious thoughts will occupy your mind. Chances of purchasing a new house or plot in the outskirts. You will get a chance to understand strengths and weaknesses of persons around you.

ARIES

King of Swords – Gain more depth in your thought. By just skimming the surface, you run the risk of making people not take you too seriously.

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TAURUS

Eight of Wands – A great day for cooking and trying out new recipes. Do what you love and experiment with an open heart without focusing on results.

GEMINI

Nine of Swords – Learn some new skills if you want to grow. Go ahead and enroll in a workshop to both network be updated about your field.

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Four of Swords – You have the tendency to gamble at this time. Be careful because the addiction may get worse. Get off the hook when you can.

Five of Cups – You are in the mood to travel. List all places you would like to see and plan accordingly. Planning is crucial to all travel, especially personal travel.

Seven of Cups – You might find some interesting handicrafts and household items at a flea market. Open yourself to surprises. But don’t go buying everything.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

Ace of Pentacles – Avoid a shoe bite from new sandals by rubbing oil on the inside, or by leaving the shoes out in the sun. You need to take precautions.

Page of Cups – You are lucky to be surrounded by some wonderful people. They will help and support you but you also need to be grateful.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

The World – There are some hazards that cannot be avoided and some hazards that can. You face roadblocks that can be avoided. Do so with confidence.

Queen of Cups – You feel like a tourist in your own city. There are times when you wonder where you belong. You mull deeper philosophical questions on life.

The Star – There is need to think positive and feel fortunate about the current space you are in. Remember that it could have been worse.

For Better or for Worse Stone soup

Three of Swords – If you’re feeling unhealthy, you can correct it by eating right. Eat soup and salads and feel your body respond to health foods.

For laughs and giggles

was having dinner with Garry Kasparov (world chess champion) and there was a check tablecloth. It took him two hours to pass me the salt.

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ARIES

TAROT READ Date 27-8-2012

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I backed a horse last week at ten to one. It came in at quarter past four. I swear, the other day I bought a packet of peanuts, and on the packet it said ''may contain nuts.'' Well, YES! That's what I bought the buggers for! You'd be annoyed if you opened it and a socket set fell out!'' My phone will ring at 2 in the morning, and my wife'll look at me and go, ''Who's that calling at this time?' ''I don't know! If I knew that we wouldn't need the bloody phone!''

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CINEMA SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

James Franco to play gay again A ctor James Franco is preparing to go gay once more in a new project based on filmmaker William Friedkin’s controversial movie Cruising. The 34year-old, who played Sean Penn’s character’s lover in Milk, has been inspired to shoot his own version of the 1980 film, which starred Al Pacino as a New York cop searching for a serial killer in the city’s gay underground. However, Franco’s Cruising will not be a remake because the direc-

tor could not secure the rights to the movie, reported Daily Express. Franco hired director Travis Mathews to shoot the film and he has warned fans to expect a lot of gritty and sexually explicit imagery. PTI

ctor Charlie Sheen has invited actress Eva Longoria to do a cameo in the next season of his sitcom Anger Management. The 46year-old who plays the role of a former baseball player-turned anger management therapist was congratulated by Longoria on Twitter, reports contactmusic.com. “Hey Charlie Sheen great show tonight! Loving (Anger Management),” Longoria tweeted. Sheen replied asking the actress if she would want to do a guest appearance in the next season. “You’re awesome!! Guest star next season?,” Sheen tweeted. The show went on air June 28 and was anticipated after the actor was fired from his previous sitcom Two And A Half Men. IANS

Singer Celine Dion poses topless

inger Celine Dion has posed topless at her Florida home for a spread in travel magazine. The 44-year-old My Heart Will Go On hitmaker can be seen wearing just long black gloves and tight trousers and covering her modesty with her arms. The singer says she was unsure about peeling off for the photos at first but is pleased she took on the job, reported Femalefirst online. “I was scared a little bit because this is so different for me, but I’m glad I did it. Usually there’s always a reason when I do a photoshoot, here’s not the opportunity to go crazy,” PTI she said.

Sheen invites Longoria for a cameo

SPORTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Seeded players have it easy KOLKATA: Most top players in the men’s and women’s sections entered the prequarter final of singles in the All India Inter Institutional Table Tennis Championship here on Saturday. There were two upsets in the men’s section with No 9 seed Devesh Karia of CRSB and No 13 S Chakraborty of PSPB lost to unseeded Sivananda Seshadri of FCI and Souvik Basu Roy of RSPB respectively. It was easy going for holder A Amalraj and runner-up AS Kamal too.

South railways are champs

Michelle leads chess event

BHOPAL: NK Sizi (right) of the Western

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s Michelle

Railway won the women’s high jump event during the 78th All India Railway Athletics Championship in Bhopal on Saturday. Sizi won the gold medal with a new record in the event. Olympian Ranjith Maheshwari of the Western Railway participated in his first competition after the Olympics in the men’s long jump event. Ranjith won the gold medal. The Southern Railways team won the Overall Championship.

Catherina grabbed the sole lead with eight points after beating state mate M Mahalakshmi in the penultimate round of the Amity 39th National Women Challengers Chess Championship here on Saturday. Playing with black pieces, Catherina exploited Mahalakshmi’s weakness in the centre and gained a vital pawn in the twenty-fifth move. She maintained the pawn advantage till the end to seal the match in 66 moves.

Isner beats Berdych to Winston-Salem title Isner successfully defended a title for the second time this season to go into the US Open starting on Monday at Flushing Meadows on a roll.

WINSTON-SALEM: John Isner

(top) won his second straight Winston-Salem ATP title Saturday, surviving three match points en route to a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11/9) victory over second-seeded Tomas Berdych. The towering American, who also retained his title at Newport this year, fired 22

aces and also got a little bit of luck in the third-set decider as a forehand struck by Berdych hit the netcord and bounced high and wide to give Isner a second match point at 10/9. Isner made the most of his opportunity, sealing the victory with a forehand win-

ner after two hours and 26 minutes. “It’s a great feeling. Both my titles this year are the exact same titles I won last year,” Isner said. “Defending a title is not easy. There’s pressure on you coming into the tournament so I think for me to do that, at both

Newport and here in WinstonSalem, it should help me a lot going forward in the coming years. I’m absolutely thrilled. “It was a very good match, an incredible atmosphere. It was a lot of fun to play out there,” added Isner. “There were certainly some tense times all throughout the match. At times probably wasn’t the prettiest of tennis, but I was able to gut it out and am very, very proud of that.” Berdych, who had three chances to put away the match in the tiebreaker including one on his own serve at 6-5, looked stunned. After the players had shaken hands and returned to their chairs to pack up his frustration boiled over and he slammed his racquet to the ground. “I won a couple of matches, which was the goal and the (reason) why I wanted to come here,” Berdych said. “I made it pretty successful, but still one I was missing.” The Czech, a late wild card entry into the draw, had won three straight points to take a 5-3 lead in the tiebreaker, two of those points coming AFP on errors by Isner.

Kvitova wins New Haven NEW HAVEN: Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova (right) claimed her second title of the season by beating Maria Kirilenko 7-6 (11/9), 7-5 in the final of the WTA Tour’s New Haven Open on Saturday. The 22-year-old second-seeded Czech earned her ninth singles title by hammering seven aces and winning 56 percent of her first-serve points in the two hour, seven minute match. The tournament serves as a tune-up for the US Open. Kvitova, who won Wimbledon in 2011, outlasted Kirilenko in a marathon opening set that took more than an hour. She then rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the second by winning five consecutive games. “In the tie-break I just played point by point — I wasn’t thinking about the score,” Kvitova said. “In the end it was pretty close and I’m really glad I won it.” “After that, I was down physically, without energy,” she said. “It seemed like I was walking, not running. I made a lot of mistakes and went 5-2 down — but then I tried not to think about my shots or tactics and started putting the ball into the AFP court more.”

Federer targets record 6th US Open Dave James

NEW YORK: Roger Federer aims to cap his dramatic renaissance by becoming the first man in 87 years to win six US Open titles when the season’s last Grand Slam event takes place from Monday. World number one Federer currently has five New York wins, a mark he shares with US legends Pete Sampras and Jimmy Connors, an equal-best performance in the Open era. But the last man to win six was Bill Tilden, who achieved the feat in the strictly amateur days of 1925 before finishing his

career with seven in 1929. Having just turned 31, Federer is back at world number one thanks to a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title, his 17th Grand Slam trophy. He was a silver medallist at the Olympics and has six tour titles in total this year, a statistic capped by a record fifth Cincinnati Masters where he swept past Novak Djokovic in the final. Federer won his five straight US Open titles between 2004 and 2008 but missed the chance of a sixth in 2009 when he lost a fiveset thriller to Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro.

Roger, Murray, Stosur to play on day one World number ones Roger Federer (right) and Victoria Azarenka, Olympic men’s champion Andy Murray and defending women’s champion Samantha Stosur are among the tennis stars playing on Monday at the US Open. Three-time US Open champion Kim Clijsters, playing in the final event of her career, and Russian beauty Maria Sharapova are also in action on day one.

Rafael Nadal, missing through injury this year, and Djokovic claimed the 2010 and 2011 editions. Federer’s record at the majors remains one of outstanding consistency — he has reached the quarter-finals or better at 33 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments. A year ago, he squandered match points and lost to Djokovic in the semi-finals in New York, but has gone 56-7 in 2012. “There have been a lot of sacrifices,” said the top seed, adding. “I took some time to assess the situation and how should I move forward.”

SPORTS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012

Garcia storms into solo lead Garcia, who shared the lead with Nick Watney in the first event of the US PGA Tour’s playoffs, had a 54-hole total of 10-under par 203.

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK: Spain’s Sergio Garcia (left) held his own at demanding Bethpage Black Saturday, firing a two-under 69 to seize sole possession of the lead after three rounds of The Barclays. Garcia, who shared the overnight lead with Nick Watney in the first event of the US PGA Tour’s playoffs, had a 54-hole total of 10-under par 203, two strokes in front of Watney. Garcia, who has the Ryder Cup in his sights after his victory in last week’s Wyndham Championship, survived Bethpage’s fast, slick greens which caused plenty of trouble for others, including Tiger Woods. Woods appeared to be over the sore back that bothered him on Friday, but the 14-time major champion had four threeputts in a one-over par 72. “I hit good putts, but my speed was awful,” said Woods, who was tied for 10th at four-under par. “That was a bit of a shocker. It was slippery out there. I played a beautiful round of golf, unfortunately didn’t clean it up on the greens. “It was unbelievable how fast it got. Some of the greens have grass, some of them are on the dirt side. They’re right at the limit. They’re slippery once you start putting.”

Garcia finished the day with five birdies and three bogeys. “The course is extremely firm,” said Garcia, who was the only player among the last 18 on the course to shoot under 70. “The greens, just probably some of the fastest greens I’ve ever played. Just one of those days where you knew it was going to be tough and you have to hold on very tight, and just kind of hope for the best.” Watney’s five birdies were exactly balanced by five bogeys, the last a three-putt at 18. “The course just kind of beat you up,” said Watney, who had some consolation after making a 35-footer for a rare birdie at the par-three 17th. Kevin Stadler shot up the leaderboard into third place with a bogey-free sixunder 65 for 206. Stadler had the advantage of playing early, before the greens dried out. Brandt Snedeker carded a 68 to share fourth place with Bob Estes (72) on 207. Slugger White, the tour’s vice president of rules and competition, acknowledged that some of the greens became “crusty” in the afternoon heat, but said the course remained playable. “The golf course is not unplayable,” he said. “Players always want firm and fast,” he added.

Armstrong is back in the saddle Rebecca Bryan

LOS ANGELES: Lance Armstrong, branded a drug cheat and banned from cycling by the US Anti-Doping Agency, was back on a bike in Colorado on Saturday and loving every minute of it. “Had a blast racing the #poweroffour this morning,” Armstrong tweeted after finishing second in the Power of Four mountain bike race, a mostly local affair featuring tough climbs and descents on four peaks in the Aspen-Snowmass ski resort area. “Got whooped up on by a kid young enough to be my son! Keegan Swirbul — remember that name!” added Armstrong, a father of five who finished second behind 16-year-old Swirbul in the race. Armstrong, now retired from elite level cycling, was making his first public appearance since USADA announced on Friday that he would be banned for life from cycling’s top pro events and stripped of his seven Tour de France titles. “I’m more at ease now than I’ve been in 10 years,” Armstrong said after the race in comments quoted by the Denver Post. “I have five great kids and a wonderful lady in my life. My foundation is unaffected by all the noise out there.” USADA said Armstrong will forfeit all titles, medals and prizes earned from August 1, 1998.

It’s unanimous, Abraham is new WBO champion BERLIN: Germany’s Arthur Abraham (pictured on left) is the new world WBO super middleweight champion after his unanimous win over compatriot Robert Stieglitz on Saturday. Abraham, 32, who defended his IBF middleweight title 10 times between 2005 and 2009, is now the world champion at the heavier weight after the judges scored the fight 116-112, 116-112, 115-113. “This is an emotional moment for me and it’s hard to describe how I feel,” said Abraham. “I always wanted to be the middleweight world champion and now I am the super mid-

dleweight champion too. “I trained hard for this and I had to box cleverly against such a good champion.” Having held the title for three years, Stieglitz was well beaten with heavy bruising and cuts around both eyes at the end of the punishing title bout, while Abraham was left relatively unmarked. Abraham lived up to his ‘King Arthur’ moniker and the new champion now has a record of 27 knock-outs in 35 wins and three defeats. Having laboured to a points win over Piotr Wilczewski to defend his European WBO title in March, Abraham was back to

the best fighting for the world title. Abraham started the stronger of the pair, but the champion twice pinned the challenger to the ropes in the second and started to exert his authority. Stieglitz raised the tempo in the third and Abraham fell clearly behind on points going into the fourth, but responded with some body-head combinations and one sharp hook left Stieglitz with swelling above his left eye. By the fifth, Stieglitz’s face was marking noticeably while Abraham started to let his guard drop to lure the champion as he landed some punishing shots.

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Shower cover no more for Kiwis

Hopes for the New Zealand team to save the first Test took a beating with the stoppage of rain and resumption of play at 11am. G APARNA SAI

aparna.s@postnoon.com HYDERABAD: New Zealand moved to 81 for one from 41 overs in their second innings of the first Test match against India being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. They resumed their innings at 41 for one after a sudden downpour saw the match being called off on Saturday. New Zealand, who were forced to follow on, put up a much disciplined show unlike what they had done in their first innings. Brendon McCullum was unbeaten on 32 while Kane Williamson scored 18. The Indians bowled a tight line to keep the runs in check. While the fast bowlers did not give away too many runs, yet they failed to impress as they managed to get only one wicket from the 11 wickets which fell in both the Kiwisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; innings unlike the spinners who shared 10 wickets. Earlier, rain delayed the start of the match for the third consecutive day. The match which was scheduled to start by nine in the morning (to make up for time lost yes-

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TOWNSVILLE (AUSTRALIA): India moved to 165 for 4 off 40 overs while chasing Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive 225 in the final of the ICC Under19 Cricket World Cup here today (Sunday). India frittered away the early advantage as defending champions Australia recovered from a shaky start. Electing to field after winning the toss amid overcast conditions, the Indians had the Aussies on the mat at 38 for 4 before host skipper William Bosisto (87 not out) rebuilt the innings with the help of some notable contributions down the order. Both teams named the same XIs that had got them through the knockouts. While Australia, aiming for a fourth title, entered the final undefeated, India had lost one game in the first group stage to the West Indies. Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for India, grabbing four.

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A 2 & 3 Divisions two days league championship Sayi Satya 316 for 6 drew with HBCC 34 for 2 Jai Bhagwathi 389 drew with Zinda 41 for 5 (Shashidhar Rao 4 for 13 including a hat-trick) CCOB 60 (M Yashwanth Reddy 5 for 31) lost to Continental 61 for 4 (Harish 32) Zinda 286 (Md Hussain 81, Kaleem 42, Sattar 4 for 76, Amir 4 for 70) bt Ours 63 (Syed Ehtesham 5 for 23, Shravan Kumar 4 for 22) Saleemnagar 287 (Sami Ansari 53, Ralhnesh 96, Krishna Charit 4 for 96, Charan Sai Teja 3 for 38) lost to Kosaraju 292 for 9 (Ajay Patwari 40, Sai Charan Teja 101no, Y C Kalyan 3 for 26)

NEW ZEALAND

INDIA 438 ALL OUT (134.3 OVERS) KIWIS 159 ALL OUT (61.3) KIWIS 2ND INNINGS (FOLLOWING ON)

India let Oz off the hook

terday) could not begin until 11. The covers were on the field for a large part of the session. On Saturday afternoon, the areas in and around the stadium were blanketed by a thick cloud-cover, making 2.30pm seem like 6.30 in the evening as the rain came pouring down resulting in the match being called-off for the day. It was a near same situation earlier in the morning today. The covers were out for

a major part of the first session. While the rain Gods were kind enough to cease the drizzles by nine, clearing the ground off the water was the hard part. The ground staff worked relentlessly in their bid to make the field worthy of playing a match. The players, both from India and New Zealand, made the best use of this time and indulged in some warmup exercises and a few football (read rugby) sessions.

The crowds which initially seemed to have kept themselves away from the stadium due to the rain, soon began filling the stands. While it first looked like there were just a few 100s present, by 12pm, there were around 11,350 spectators who had come to see the match. Like it happened on the previous two mornings, they cheered on with excitement as the covers were removed and the players made their entry onto the field.

Venus Cybertech 280 (Sanjeev Kumar Patel 92, Albert B 46, Munawwar Khan 35, Srinivas 41no, Surya M 3 for 67, Md Ali Qureshi 4 for 71) bt Pasha Beedi 162 (Md Faizan 50, Srinivas 3 for 36) Telangana 118 (Praveen 43, Rajeev 3 for 20, Ritesh Negi 3 for 17) lost to AOC 121 for 7 (Fatima Reddy 4 for 48, Mahesh 3 for 38)

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Torres sinks Newcastle Torres struck his second goal of the season on the stroke of half-time after earlier winning a penalty that Eden Hazard converted as the European champions made it three successive wins.

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LONDON: Blackburn boss

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LONDON: Fernando Torres (right) announced his return to form with a superb display in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday, as Roberto Di Matteo’s side cemented their position on top of the Premier League. Torres struck his second goal of the season on the stroke of half-time after earlier winning a penalty that Eden Hazard converted as the European champions made it three successive wins. Hazard also maintained his superb start to the season with his first goal for the club and a clever assist for the Torres strike. But it was the quality of Torres’s goal, together with his all-round display, that took the spotlight and suggested the Spaniard’s troubled first 18 months in west London could soon be a distant memory as he steps out of Didier Drogba’s shadow following the Ivorian’s move to China. Chelsea presented new signings Victor Moses and Cesar Azpilicueta to the home crowd to add to the upbeat mood before kick-off at Stamford Bridge. The pair cost a combined fee of around £16 million ($25.3 million), taking the club’s expenditure to over £80 million since the end of last season — a powerful statement of intent coming on the back of their Champions League triumph last May. Hazard has so far been the Blues’ stand-out performer, confirming why the club paid £32 million to Lille with his displays in the opening games.

Collated English Premier League results on Saturday Aston Villa 1 (El Ahmadi 74) Everton 3 (Pienaar 3, Fellaini 31, Jelavic 43)

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Chelsea 2 (Hazard 22-pen, Torres 45) Newcastle 0

Southampton 0 Wigan 2 (Di Santo 51, Kone 89)

Manchester United 3 (Van Persie 10, Kagawa 35, R Da Silva 41) Fulham 2 (Duff 3, Vidic

Norwich 1 (Jackson 11) QPR 1 (Zamora 19)

Swansea 3 (Rangel 20, Michu 29, Graham 64) West Ham 0

Tottenham 1 (Assou-Ekotto 74) West Brom 1 (Morrison 90) POSTPONED: Sunderland

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PLAYING SUNDAY: Stoke

Arsenal (1230GMT) Liverpool v Manchester City (1500GMT)

Juventus make a winning start ROME: Juventus overcame a sluggish first-half display to kick off the defence of their Serie A crown with a 2-0 victory at home to Parma on Saturday. A pair of quick-fire goals shortly before the hour from Stephan Lichtsteiner and Andrea Pirlo proved the difference between the sides, after Arturo Vidal had seen a firsthalf penalty saved. Juve have not lost in the league since May 15, 2011 and their unbeaten run now stands at 24 victories and 16 draws, which is a record in the Italian top flight. The champions’ preparations were nonetheless seriously undermined when coach Antonio Conte was handed a 10month ban for failing to disclose information about match-fixing during his time at Siena in the

2010-11 season. In his absence, Massimo Carrera has been promoted to take control of first-team affairs

on match days but he saw his charges make an uncertain start to proceedings at Juventus Stadium.

Kean calls for calm

Largely devoid of inspiration, the hosts managed to win a penalty in the 33rd minute when Lichtsteiner was fouled by visiting goalkeeper Antonio Mirate, but Vidal’s spot-kick was saved. Things improved after the interval, and Lichtsteiner gave Juve the lead in the 55th minute when he converted a cut-back from the excellent Kwadwo Asamoah, who was making his Serie A debut after a close-season move from Udinese. Pirlo, star of Italy’s run to the Euro 2012 final, made it 2-0 with a low free-kick three minutes later, although Parma’s players protested that the ball had not crossed the goal-line. The margin of victory could have been more handsome had Sebastian Giovinco shown more accuracy with a right-foot shot in the 68th minute.

Steve Kean called on the club’s Indian owners to see the funny side of Morten Gamst Pedersen’ cheeky goal celebration in their 2-1 win over Leicester. Pedersen’s superb strike on Saturday confounded Rovers’ global adviser Shebby Singh, who earlier this month labelled the Norwegian “a pensioner”. The 30-year-old midfielder celebrated his strike by grabbing a walking stick from the touchline in a humourous dig at Singh’s criticism. “I don’t know where he got that from or if he preplanned it with our kitman but it’s just a bit of tonguein-cheek and it should be taken the way it’s meant to be,” said under-pressure Kean. The Rovers boss admitted his side weren’t at their best, but saw promising signs for the future following last season’s relegation from the Premier League. “I don’t think we were in full flow, but it’s the sign of a good team if you’re not right at the top end of your game and you can still win and grind out results,” he said. Blackpool manager Ian Holloway shrugged off suggestions in-form winger Thomas Ince might be on his way out of Bloomfield Road after turning in another eye-catching performance in the Tangerines’ 60 demolition of Ipswich. Ince scored twice and set up three goals, but Holloway remains confident that former England captain Paul Ince will convince his son that his immediate future remains at Blackpool. “The transfer deadline doesn’t bother me because he’s got his dad who understands what is best for him,” said Holloway. “He knows that Tom needs games to develop and he’s at a very good place at Blackpool to do that. I had a conversation with his dad and he wants his boy to stay here.” Ipswich boss Paul Jewell suggested that the 6-0 scoreline was cruel on his team, but he expects Blackpool to be near the top come the end of the season. Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones paid tribute to unsung striker Chris O’Grady as the Owls retained second place after coming from behind to beat Millwall 3-2 at Hillsborough.