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BY A STAFF WRITER

EW JERSEY-A federal judge has ruled that the New York Police Department’s surveillance of Muslims in New Jersey was a lawful effort to prevent terrorism, and not a civil rights violation. In a decision filed on Feruary 20 in federal court in Newark, US District Judge William Martini dismissed a lawsuit brought in 2012 by eight Muslims who alleged that the NYPD’s surveillance programs were unconstitutional because they focused on religion, national origin and race. The suit had accused the department of spying on ordinary people at mosques, restaurants and schools in New Jersey since 2002. Martini said he was not convinced that the plaintiffs were targeted solely because of their religion. “The more likely explanation for the surveillance was to locate budding terrorist conspiracies,” he wrote. The judge added: “The police could not have monitored New Jersey for Muslim terrorist activities without monitoring the Muslim community itself.” Farhaj Hassan, a plaintiff in the case and a U.S. soldier who served in Iraq, said he was disappointed by the ruling.

ical aspiration on the LIVE .COM than their religion,” CCR legal director Baher “I have dedicatedof my career my addition to willfully ignoring the harmGuests The new FIA office-bearers taking oath in the presence theto serving Guest of“In Honor and VIP that our innocent clients suffered from the Azmy said. country, and this just feels like a slap in the face — all because of the way I pray,” he said. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) in New York and the California-based civil rights organization Muslim Advocates, which represented the plaintiffs, also called the decision ‘troubling’.

NYPD’s illegal spying program, by upholding the NYPD’s blunderbuss Muslim surveillance practices, the court’s decision gives legal sanction to the targeted discrimination of Muslims anywhere and everywhere in this country, without limitation, for no other reason

After LLM at 63, he aspires for a doctorate at 67 BY A STAFF WRITER

is advancing age did not deter an Indian American from pounding books to obtain a masters degree in law when

Law school, Temple University, one of the best and premier law schools in the US. Both his daughter, vice-president at Morgan Stanley in New York, and son, a computer software engineer in the US and another Canada-based son are all praise for their father who they said was a self-made man and had set an example for others. Today, Ahuja is lLegal consultant licensed by the Supreme Court of the State of New York. He is a member in good standing of New York State Bar Association. He is an Indian Attorney & Counselor at Law in good standing helping NRIs (settled in the US) for their legal issues back home in India through his associates in different courts, including the Supreme Court of India and may represent clients for all kinds of US Visa services through U.S embassies in India also. “We must have self-confidence, firm determination and be ready to work hard; nothing is impossible in this world,” says Ahuja.

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The lawsuit followed a series of stories by The Associated Press news agency based on confidential NYPD documents that showed how the department sought to infiltrate dozens of mosques and Muslim student groups in New York and elsewhere.

Philadelphia’s missing woman found dead in car

an-Americans vie for top political jobs in the US; elections slate he was 63. Now 67, New Jersey-based Bhagwan Dass Ahuja is still champing at the bit to register himself for a doctorate in Law. At a time when most people hang up their boots, Ahuja, father of four with threee grandchildren, cleared the LLM degree at the age of 63 from James E Beasley School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia, and is now aspiring to register for Ph D in Law on Human Rights even though he is now aged 67, said to be a ‘rarest of rare’ case. Born to poor parents in India in 1947, Ahuja studied under street light and was forced to accept a job at Rs.80 a month after passing out of the high school in 1966. Married in 1969, he raised four kids and worked as a clerk, rose to the post as bank manager before he decided to shift to

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rinceton Junction (NJ) – Quikfoods, the maker of QuikTea®, has announced the national introduction of Choco Vita, a malt food beverage that is healthier than its competitor Bournvita®. Choco Vita contains less sugar and more vitamins, making it the more nutritious choice. For generations, mothers in India and around the world have included a malt-based chocolate powder in milk to enhance the taste and nutrition for children. Based on the recommendation of the National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, and various

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B12 levels and vegetarians are at a much higher risk of low Vitamin B12 concentrations. This lower level of Vitamin B12 can diminish a child’s potential. New studies published also link B12 deficiency to long-term memory problems. Choco Vita contains 200% of the daily recommended allowance of Vitamin B12 in each serving. Cadbury’s Bournvita® contains no Vitamin B12. Quikfoods is offering introductory discount. Ashish Shah, CEO of Quikfoods, said: “Empower your child to be what they want to be, with a nutritious drink that tastes great, and has less sugar and more vitamins.”

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BY A STAFF WRITER

HILADELPHIA — An autopsy showed no sign of injury on the body of a missing woman found inside a car that was parked near Philadelphia’s main train station and had several parking tickets on the window. The police said the autopsy showed no visible sign of injury on the body of 22-yearold Nadia Malik of Delaware County’s Marple Township even as authorities were awaiting toxicology reports. The body of Malik was found lying face-down under a pile of clothes a gym bag in the front seat of a car parked near Philadelphia’s main train station after she had been missing for 11 days. Authorities said the car was first ticketed on February 10 and ticketed repeatedly after it was towed on Valentine’s Day because it was blocking snow removal. The police are likely to question Malik’s boyfriend who is awaiting extradition from Ohio. He hasn’t been charged in the case.

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US can do better, says Jindal The Louisiana Governor lashes out at President Obama over his alleged ‘inaction’ on economy said Jindal, who is term-limited and is considering a White House run in 2016. Slamming Obama for his execu-

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ouisiana’s Indian-American governor, a potential 2016 Republican presidential candidate, has accused President Barack Obama of “waving the white flag of surrender” on the economy by focusing on a limited set of executive actions. “I think there are things we can do instead of waving the white flag of surrender, instead of declaring this economy to be a minimum wage economy,” he said emerging with a group of governors from a meeting on February 24 with Obama that stressed bipartisan cooperation. I think our economy, I think America can do better,”

tive order raising the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 per hour, he said that’s the wrong place for the White House

‘I think there are things we can do instead of waving the white flag of surrender, instead of declaring this economy to be a minimum wage economy’ to be focusing its energies. “The Obama economy is now the minimum wage economy. I think we can do better than that, I think America can do better than that,” Jindal said suggesting that the president rein in regulations and expand drilling on federal lands to boost economic growth. Connecticut’s Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy said Jindal’s comments strayed from the civil discourse that dominated the weekend meeting of the National Governors’ Association, according

to Politico, a media site focusing on politics. “There are differences here, and you just heard what I think ended up being the most partisan statement that we had all weekend,” he said. “I don’t know what the heck was a reference to white flag when it comes to people making $404 a week. I mean, that’s the most insane statement I’ve ever heard, quite frankly,” Malloy was quoted as saying. Jindal cut in with a response. If his earlier statements were the most partisan thing Malloy heard all weekend, “I want to make sure he hears a more partisan statement”: that if Obama really wants to grow the economy, he should delay the Affordable Care Act mandates. “We think we can grow the economy. We think we can do better than the minimum wage economy,” he said, wrapping up his rebuttal.

Curb on book on Hinduism ignites row ‘US military cuts a slap P in the face’ IANS, WASHINGTON

enguin India’s decision to withdraw from publication and pulp copies of an American professor’s book on Hinduism in an out of court settlement has ignited a fiery debate here on freedom of the speech in India. The reactions have ranged from anger to sadness to jubilation depending on which side of the debate one is in. If the influential New York Times branded it “Muzzling Speech in India”, an Indian-American author and activist called it a “moral victory” for Hindus. Pulping of ‘The Hindus: An Alternative History’ by Wendy Doniger, who teaches Hinduism at the University of Chicago Divinity School, “is only the latest assault on free speech in India”, the Times said in an editorial on February 21.

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S Alyssa Ayres, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations was more circumspect. In an article Ayres wrote that Penguin’s decision “came as sad news” to her. “One of the great things about India, in my view, is the wonderful acceptance

of vigorous disagreement.”But now “it is getting harder to reconcile the India that symbolizes robust democracy, pluralism on a grand scale, and the lessons of tolerance, with another India tiptoeing to avert hurt feelings”, she wrote.

Few think Obama is respected internationally WASHINGTON: For the first time since he came to office more than five years ago, more Americans now believe U.S. President Barack Obama is not respected by world leaders than those who do, a Gallup poll found. Fifty-three percent of Americans think world leaders do not respect him, whereas 41 percent think world leaders do respect him, Xinhua reported. Although opinions about a president’s perceived world standing often align with his job approval rating, a majority of

Americans still thought world leaders respected Obama in 2010 and 2011 when his job approval was similar to what it is now, standing at an average 45.8 percent, Gallup found. The recent decline may be more tied to specific international issues from the past year, such as revelations the U.S. was listening in on foreign leaders’ phone calls, the war in Syria and an uneasy relationship between Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gallup said. — IANS

outh Carolina’s Indian American governor Nikki Haley has blasted the Obama administration’s plan to make cuts to the reserve military force while reducing the size of the army to its pre-World War II size. “It really is a slap in the face to anyone who has served over this past decade multiple times and left their life to do this,” said the Republican governor, whose husband is in the National Guard and recently returned from a oneyear deployment to Afghanistan on February 24. “We have active duty, but the active duty hasn’t felt the pain that the National Guard has felt, and this is not how you show your thanks,” she was quoted as saying by CNN. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel unveiled the department’s spending plan for 2015 and beyond, which reduces the size of the Army to its pre-World War II size. All military forces, both active and reserve, would be cut under the budget plan. Speaking at a press conference by the Republican Governors Association following a bipartisan

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New front to take on Congress, BJP Around a dozen political outfits join hands to counter bigwigs Congress and BJP in the coming general elections IANS, NEW DELHI

grouping of 11 non-UPA, non-NDA parties on February 26 announced that they will work for defeat of Congress and BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections and provide an alternative with “secular, federal and pro-people development agenda”. The parties, which include the Samajwadi Party, AIADMK, Janata Dal-United (JD-U), Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), apart from the four Left parties, said it was “time for change and to throw out Congress from power” and “BJP and communal forces must be defeated”. The grouping said they would decide on the prime ministerial can-

Non-bailable warrant against Subrata Roy NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on february 26 issued a non-bailable warrant against Sahara group chief Subrata Roy for failing to appear before it in person as directed at the court’s last hearing. The case relates to the non-refund of money to investors. On February 26, as the court commenced, it enquired whether Subrata Roy and three other directors of two Sahara companies were present in the court.

The Supreme Court on February 20 had asked Roy and three directors of Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Limited (SIRECL) and Sahara Housing Investment Corporation Limited (SHICL) Ashok Roy Choudhary, Ravi Shankar Dubey and Vandana Barghava to be present in the court on February 26. The court was told that the directors of SIRECL and SHICL were present, but Roy could not come as he had to rush to Lucknow to see his ailing mother. The court then issued the non-bailable warrant against Roy and directed him to be present in the court on March 4.

Alliance has been marked by “massive corruption, unprecedented price rise, acute distress of farmers and glaring inequalities”, he said: “We do not want Congress and UPA to continue in power. We will work for defeat of UPA.” The BJP’s basic policies were “no different” from those of the Congress, he said, claiming that on the issue of corruption, the record of BJP-ruled states and that of the National Democratic Alliance government was “as bad or worse as (of) Congress and UPA”. “Today, the challenge before us by the BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is the challenge to the very edifice of secular society,” Karat said. “We need alternative to BJP and (L-R) Sitaram Yechuri, H D Deve Gowda, A B Bardhan, Nitish Kumar, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Prakash Karat and Sharad Yadav in New Delhi on February 26. The leaders resolved to provide an alternative to the two big parties. Congress. Leaders of 11 parties resolved today to work together to didate after the elections expected in resolved to fight upcoming Lok that leaders of 11 parties should present an alternative before the April-May. Sabha elections together,” he said. meet and decide on cooperation and country,” he said, but remained non-committal on the front extendBriefing reporters after the meetThe meeting was not attended by working together,” he said. On seat sharing, Karat said each ing support to the Congress or taking, Communist Party of India- Asom Gana Parishad and Biju JanaMarxist leader Prakash Karat said ta Dal but Karat said the leaders of party will ensure success in their ing support from it. The 11 parties also issued a joint the parties will work to provide an these parties had conveyed in states, while they will “pool declaration which said that the rule alternative to the Congress and advance their reasons for not being resources at all-India level”. Contending the “misrule” of of UPA-II government has been Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre. able to attend. “Keeping in mind “Leaders of 11 parties have Lok Sabha elections, we decided Congress-led United Progressive marked by “all-round problems”.

HC frowns at Sanjay Dutt paroles IANS, MUMBAI

n an embarrassment for the Maharashtra government, the Bombay High Court on February 25 pulled up it up for showing “extra diligence” to convicted Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in the matter of granting him repeated paroles. A division bench of Justice N. H. Patil and Justice V.L. Achliya also report and the state government’s directed the government to form a steps in this regard within four committee of senior officials from weeks, said the bench. the Home, Law and Judiciary Dutt was recently granted a departments, representatives of jail parole extention till March 21 by administration and others to suggest the Pune divisional commissioner amendments to the rules and proce- on grounds that he had to tend to dures related to screening of parole his ailing wife Maanyata. The judges and furlough pleas by convicts. also criticized the bond amount of This committee must submit its `5,000 for granting parole.

Shinde retracts media remark NEW DELHI: Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on February 25 clarified that he did not threaten to crush the country’s electronic media and was instead referring to the social media. “I have specifically said that social media incited violence against students from the North-East in Hyderabad and Karnataka. I have not said anything against journalists. My comments were misinterpreted,” he said. Shinde created controversy on February 23 for allegedly threatening to “crush” the country’s electronic media as he said a section of it was portraying the Congress party negatively. Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari defended Shinde and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, and accused opposition Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party of “hounding the media”.

‘MPs may lose people’s respect’ RAYMOND KHARMUJAI, IMPHAL

ishang Keishing, 94, arguably India’s — and perhaps the world’s — oldest lawmaker who has served four terms in Parliament, laments the depths to which parliamentary proceedings have plummeted but is confident that the younger generation will restore the balance. The four-time Manipur chief minster, escaped many an assassination attempt. Reminiscing about his two terms as a Lok Sabha member, the veteran leader rued the behavior of members disrupting the proceedings as had happened in the last few sessions. “I feel very sad about what we now see in Parliament. It is no longer what it used to be. I remember those constructive, articulate debates which make you think. Members respected the speaker and no one disrupt the

proceedings,” Keishing told IANS. “But these days we see members shouting on top of their voices in the temple of democracy and members rushing to the well of the house instead of spending their valuable time inside the house. I am telling you people are watching what is happening inside Parliament. I am worried that people may not respect Parliament any more and aren’t you worried too?” he asked. At the same time, he has not lost hope as he strongly feels that India’s younger generation “is well-educated and many of them are now taking part in active politics to take the country to a new path of development and to do it further good”. The tribal Thangkhul Naga, who hails from Bungpa Khunou village in Ukhrul district, made his maiden entry into the Lok Sabha on the Indian Socialist Party ticket in 1952.

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Jaya’s mercy trip will scuttle her PM ambition The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister must have known that not only will her attempt to emerge as the champion of the cause of Tamil Eelam be shot down by the Supreme Court but also that she will be regarded with curiosity and distrust in the rest of the country AMULYA GANGULI, NEW DELHI

. Jayalalithaa may have edged ahead of her rivals in Tamil Nadu by her unusual move to try to set free seven people convicted in Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination after the Supreme Court commuted the death sentences of three of them into life imprisonment. But in the process, she appears to have botched her chances of being a serious contender for the prime minister’s post. In retrospect, however, the entire drama looks like a set-piece affair whose prologue and epilogue are known. For a start, the Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa addresses a function in Chennai on February 21.(Photo: IANS)

of their commitment to the sepachief minister could not have believed that she would get away ratist agenda of the Sri Lankan with a highly controversial initiaTamils even if their chances of Jayalalithaa’s tive whose legality was not the success have become remote in move has confirmed that only point in doubt. She must the aftermath of the defeat of have known that not only will the regional leaders are yet to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil acquire the outlook to play a Eelam (LTTE). Nor is it cerher attempt to emerge as the champion of the cause of tain that the Sri Lankan national role. They are Tamil Eelam be shot down by Tamils want to go down that unable to take a broader the Supreme Court but also that fateful road again. view she will be regarded with curiosity But for a chief minister to initiate and distrust in the rest of the couna process by which those involved in try. If anything, Jayalalithaa’s move the assassination of a former prime has confirmed that the regional minister of India will be able to leaders are yet to acquire the outlook view. The kind of chauvinism roam free with impunity cannot but to play a national role. They are so demonstrated by Jayalalithaa can be seem unacceptable to a large body of preoccupied with local issues that expected from smaller parties in public opinion in the country. Even they are unable to take a broader Tamil Nadu which make no secret in Tamil Nadu, it is doubtful how

sizeable is the percentage of the population which will welcome such a move notwithstanding the belief that the AIADMK’s voting percentage will shoot up. It goes without saying that both the ruling AIADMK and the main Opposition party in the state have been guided by crassest of motives in seeking reprieve for those linked to the 1991 murder. The fact that the killers belonged to one of the most ruthless terrorist groups which not only killed Sinhalese politicians but also moderate Tamils groups shows the LTTE does not deserve the high regard with which it is held by some Tamil Nadu outfits.

A ‘volatility’ index in India adapting Chicago model VATSAL SRIVASTAVA, NEW DELHI

he Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffet once said participants should treat market fluctuations as a friend rather than an enemy. Indian investors will now have a product to do just that. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) introduced the VIX futures (volatility index with contract symbol of IndiaViX) on February 26. This derivative can be used by both hedgers who can protect the risks of their equity portfolios and speculators who can take outright directional bets on the expected nearterm volatility. The volatility index is also known as the “fear index” in the Western markets. It was first launched by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993. Although the pricing of VIX is relatively complex and involves a

NSE should also look to introduce a VIX options contract soon deep understanding of implied volatility and the options market, the underlying trading idea is quite basic. The VIX shows the markets

expectation of the next 30-day volatility. Higher the India VIX reading, the more volatility market participants are expecting and vice-

versa. If investors are expecting educate the retail investor about the large sideways movement in equity advantages of trading on this prodindexes, such as the S&P 500 or the uct and shore up the trading volNifty, one trading strategy could be umes. Further, NSE should also to go long on VIX futures. look to introduce a VIX options VIX values of greater than 30 are contract soon. Most fund managers generally associated with large in U.S. and Europe do not take amount of volatility as a result of positions in outright VIX futures to investor fear and uncertainty in the hedge their portfolios but prefer markets, while readings below 20 buying VIX puts or calls as per their signify calmer or less-stressful times strategy. Option contracts, limit an in the market, going forward. investors downside after having However, these levels should not paid a premium. be used as a rule of thumb while Although, trading in VIX began trading. At the peak of the turmoil on February 26, NSE has been givduring the financial crisis of 2008, ing out India VIX data since March the U.S. VIX had hit an all time 2009. For 2014, the India VIX has high of 80. However, during the been range bound. It closed at debt ceiling (fiscal cliff) debate over 15.88 on the first trading day of two years ago, the U.S. VIX stood 2014 and ended at 14.04 last Fribelow 20. The success of VIX day as per NSE data. The India futures in India would be deter- VIX and the Nifty should ideally mined by its liquidity. Over time, display a strong level of negative efforts must be made by the NSE correlation. On days of deep marand other exchanges thatv wish to ket correction, one can expect the launch the product in the future, to VIX to move up sharply.

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Political aspiration on the rise At least 10 Indian-Americans vie for top political jobs in the US; elections slated for November ARUN KUMAR, WASHINGTON

s many as 10 IndianAmericans are eyeing high political office from Governor to Attorney General to membership of the House of Representatives in the November 2014 Congressional and state elections. With two Indian-Americans, Bobby Jindal and Nikky Haley, already holding the Governor’s jobs in Louisiana and South Carolina respectively, a third one, Neel Kashkari, a former top treasury department official, has entered the fray in California. Another Indian-American, Kamala Harris is seeking re-election for attorney general in California, America’s largest state in terms of population which is home to thousands of Indian-American techies. Ami Bera, the only Indian-American Congressman and the third ever, is seeking re-election from the Seventh Congressional District of

(Top L-R ) Neel Kashkari, Kamala Harris, Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Vanila Mathur Singh; (Above L-R) Upendra Chivukula, Manan Trivedi, Amardeep Kaleka, Swati Dandekar and Manju Goel.

California, while Ro Khanna, a former top Obama administration official, is challenging sitting Democrat Mike Honda in the 17th District. Challenging Democrat Khanna, former deputy assistant secretary of commerce, is yet another Indian-

Bobby Jindal and Nikky Haley are already holding the Governors’ jobs

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ikram Singh, a leading Indian-American security expert at the Pentagon, is joining a Washington think tank to oversee its work on national security around the globe, while continuing his focus on Asia. As deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia, Singh is currently the highestranking Indian-American at the Pentagon. He will be officially joining the Centre for American Progress (CAP) as the new Vice President for National Security and Interna-

Kush (right) and Sophia.

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Singh will join the Centre for American Progress as the new vice president for National Security and International Policy in March tional Policy in March. “We’re thrilled to have Vikram Singh lead our national security and international policy team,” said CAP President Neera Tanden in a statement. Vikram is a leading foreign policy thinker of his generation and has tackled the country’s greatest foreign policy challenges during his time at the State Department and the Pentagon. “As we continue to shape a pragmatic foreign policy strategy over the next decade, Vikram’s insights, sharp strategic mind, and experi-

ence will guide our work.” Before his current appointment at the Pentagon, Singh was the deputy special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the State Department. He has also served in the Department of Defense as a senior advisor, representing the department in National Security Council policy reviews of Pakistan and the war in Afghanistan. He later led the development of Pentagon’s post-2014 strategic approach to South and Central Asia.

in New Jersey state assembly, now plans to run for the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 12th Congressional District with party colleague Rush Holt retiring. After losing twice, Democrat Manan Trivedi plans to run for the House of Representatives for the third time in Pennsylvania. Indian-American film maker Amardeep Kaleka is challenging 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan in the first Congressional District of Wisconsin. He is the son of the Wisconsin Sikh Temple (gurdwara) president Satwant Kaleka, one of the six victims of the August 2012 Oak Creek gurdwara shootout. Swati Dandekar, the first IndianAmerican to be elected to Iowa House of Representatives in 2002, is now seeking to enter the U.S. Congress. Indian-American Manju Goel is seeking election on a Republican ticket from the Eighth Congressional District of Illinois.

WASHINGTON: An epic duel running into an astounding 66 rounds between a 13-year-old Indian-American boy and an 11-year-old girl in Missouri ended in a tie as the Spelling Bee organizers actually ran out of words. The battle at a branch of the Kansas City Public Library Sunday was between Kush Sharma, a seventh-grader at Frontier School of Innovation, and Sophia Hoffman, a fifthgrader at Highland Park Elementary, CNN reported. The original pool of 25 students was quickly whittled to just Kush and Sophia. The two will go head-to-head again on March 8 for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington. Indian-Americans have dominated the contest over the years. New York student Arvind Mahankali won the 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Kush and Sophia burned through that list, as well as 20 other words organizers picked from the dictionary when they realized it was possible they might need more words, Mary Olive Thompson, outreach coordinator for Kansas City Public Library, said.

itigroup’s former IndianAmerican CEO Vikram Pandit is partnering with the co-author of the popular ‘Freakonomics’ book series to launch a new consulting business, according to a media report. Aimed at helping companies improve their c ultures and use of technology, Pandit’s new firm called TGG, is promoting “a novel approach to address the challenges that large complex organizations face in compliance, fraud, corruption, and culture and reputation,” according to the Wall Street Journal. “We think the results are transformative for companies looking to cre-

ate a culture of performance and integrity,” Hamid Biglari, one of Pandit’s former Citigroup lieutenants and a managing partner of the new venture, was quoted as saying in an email to top executives at Deutsche Bank. Another plus, according to the email cited by the Journal: Pandit and Biglari’s “domain expertise” from their time running Citigroup. Biglari’s email says TGG’s partners include Steven Levitt, coauthor of the “Freakonomics” series that combines economics with everyday decision-making, and Daniel Kahneman, a winner of the Nobel Prize in economics. Levitt and Kahneman already helped create a Chicago-based consulting firm called ‘The Greatest Good’. The venture is the latest effort by Pandit to bounce back after leaving Citigroup two years ago. TGG’s aim is to use insights into human behavior and so-called big data-the crunching of ever-greater volumes of information more quickly and deeplyto help large, complex companies analyze employee behavior, management decision-making, business models and strategy, the Journal said.

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World community calls for unity in Ukraine South, N Koreas end family reunion

Heavy smoke rises during clashes between demonstrators and riot police in Kiev, on January 23. (Photo: IANS) IANS, KIEV

he international community has called on all sides in Ukraine to preserve the country’s unity and avoid violence after President Viktor Yanukovych was dismissed by parliament following more than three months of protests. Expressing strong support for actions taken by the Ukrainian Parliament, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on February 23 urged all sides in the conflicts to refrain from violence and respect Ukraine’s democratic institutions, Xinhua reported. In a telephone talk with his Russ-

EU mulls financial aid for Ukraine KIEV: The European Union (EU) is considering financial assistance for Ukraine to help it deal with its economic crisis, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said here on February 25. “We are mulling the combination of short-term borrowing and long-term loans,” Xinhua quoted Ashton, who is on a working visit, as telling reporters. She stressed that the EU is standing ready to provide Ukraine with loans, but only if Kiev implements economic reforms.

ian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, he said his country hoped Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and democratic freedom of choice would be respected by all the parties. The top U.S. diplomat also hoped that Russia could join the US and the European Union (EU) to help Ukraine “turn the page and emerge from this crisis stronger, united and moving forward through new elections and critically needed reforms”. On February 23, Ukrainian lawmakers voted to hand over the duties of the president to new parliament Speaker Oleksandr Turchynov, one day after the lawmakers ousted Yanukovych from his post and set an early election for May 25. Considering the escalation of the situation in Ukraine, Russia decided to call its Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail Zurabov back to Moscow for “consultations”. In a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that “Ukraine must quickly get a government capable of acting and its territorial integrity must be preserved”. The EU also expressed its support for Ukraine to stabilize the country’s economic situation and find a lasting solution to the political crisis.

SEOUL: South and North Koreas on February 25 ended the reunion of families separated by the Korean War, held for the first time in more than three years in North Korea’s Mount Kumgang resort. Hundreds of South Koreans returned Tuesday afternoon by bus to a resort hotel in South Korea’s east coastal city of Sokcho, from where they had left for the mountain resort in North Korea’s southeast coast, Xinhua reported citing Seoul’s unification ministry. A group of 357 elderly South Koreans met their long-lost relatives from North Korea at Mount Kumgang for three days through February 25, after the first group of 82 South Korean applicants ended their three-day

Journalists interview an woman during preparations of a reunion in Sokcho. (Photo: Xinhua) reunion event on February 22. Hundreds of Koreans met their family members separated by the 1950-53 war for 11 hours during their three-day stay in the mountain resort.

29 college students killed in Nigeria LAGOS: Police in the northeastern Nigerian state of Yobe on February 25 confirmed that gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 29 students at Federal Government College in Buni Yadi. Sanusi Rufai, the police chief in charge of the restive state, told reporters in Damaturu, the state capital, that the attackers came Monday night and killed 29 students and burnt down 24 staff quarters, including the administrative block of the college.

“Some of the students were burnt to ashes by the insurgents. From the information I got, no female student was killed by the Boko Haram. Only male students were killed,” the police chief added. Military spokesperson for the state Lazarus Eli also confirmed the attack. Located in the northeastern region of Nigeria, Yobe state is one of the strongholds of Boko Haram, a sect which launched an uprising in the west African country in 2009.

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he outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has rejected the Nawaz Sharif government’s call for an unconditional ceasefire, a media report said. “If this is what we have to do, we would have done it 10 years ago,” the Dawn quoted TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid as saying on February 25. “It is the government which has waged a war against us and it is for the government to end it now. Let the government hold fire and we shall follow suit,” he told the newspaper. Shahidullah also blamed intelligence agencies for February 24 killing of TTP’s senior commander Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani. He said Shaheen Bhittani had been on the hit list of Pakistani intelligence agencies for a ling time. The TTP spokesman added that there had been a few other incidents of killing of its commanders and his organization suspected them to be the handiwork of Pakistani intelligence agencies. “This is a drone’s alternative. Now we are being hunted through ground drones,” Shahidullah added.

35 militants killed in Pak air strikes ISLAMABAD: At least 35 militants were killed on February 20 as Pakistan Air Force warplanes pounded their hideouts in North Waziristan region after getting approval of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The bombardment comes a day after Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said a ceasefire can be negotiated upon if the army stopped targeting its members. Official sources told Dawn online that militant hideouts in Dattakhel, Shawan and Mir Ali areas were

targeted. Military sources said the militants involved in the Peshawar cinema blast and an army officer’s killing in frontier region of Peshawar were targeted in Khyber tribal region. At least 172 people, including security personnel and civilians, were killed in 19-day period during the dialogues with the TTP. Sources said the decision over the attacks on militant hideouts in the region was made after three-day meetings between the government and military leaders.

Nepal’s new PM expands cabinet KATHMANDU: Overcoming a row over allocation of the home ministry portfolio with alliance partner Communist Party of NepalUnified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Prime Minister Sushil Koirala Tuesday expanded his two-week-old twomember cabinet by adding 18 more ministers. Koirala administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newlyappointed ministers and one minister of state in the presence of President Ram Baran Yadav at a function in the President Office here. Ending the twoweek deadlock over the expansion of

the cabinet, Koirala’s Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML on February 24 agreed to 10 ministries each following the prime minister’s assurance to allocate the home portfolio to the CPN-UML. Among those administered the oath by Koirala was the deputy prime minister duo of Prakash Man Singh of NC and Bam Dev Gautam of CPN-UML. The ministers from the two parties were sworn-in in the presence of President Yadav, Vice President Parmananda Jha, leaders of political parties, dignitaries and other high-ranking government officials.

Lanka rejects UN report on war crimes COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s government has rejected a call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanetham Pillay to establish an international inquiry to investigate alleged war crimes as the country prepares to face a fresh resolution in Geneva next week, a statement said on February 25. In response to a report compiled by Pillay after a visit to Sri Lanka in 2013 on alleged violations of international humanitarian laws including killing of civilians during the last phase of a three-decade conflict in 2009, the Sri Lankan govern-

ment insisted “conclusions and recommendations contained in her report reflect bias and are tantamount to unwanted interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign state”, Xinhua reported. The permanent mission of Sri Lanka to the UN in Geneva said that “a trajectory that has emerged with regard to the recommendation of the high commissioner for the establishment of an international inquiry mechanism reflects the preconceived, politicized and prejudicial agenda which she has relentlessly pursued with regard to Sri Lanka”.

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‘Kundra open for probe’ Rajasthan Royals says it will cooperate in investigation about co-owner Raj Kundra’s alleged role in IPL betting ABHISHEK ROY, NEW DELHI

ajasthan Royals chief executive Raghu Iyer said the franchisee will cooperate with the investigating agencies if they probe its co-owner Raj Kundra’s alleged role in betting in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Iyer also stated that the IPL revenues will take a hit if the Twenty20 league is shifted out of India. Iyer told IANS that even Kundra has agreed to cooperate in the investigation if asked. As for this year’s IPL, he said if it is shifted to South Africa as once in the past, the revenues will take a substantial hit and hoped for a clear picture to emerge after a working committee meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) slated for February 28. Reacting to Justice Mukul Mudgal’s report on spot-fixing and betting, Iyer told IANS that “the report has not indicted Raj, it has merely said his role in the alleged scandal should be further probed.”“In fact, Raj has also agreed to cooperate with the investigating agencies. As a franchise, our stand is very clear, we will cooperate with the investigation

couple should be suspended from participating in any activity of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), including IPL matches, pending outcome of the probe. “We will abide by whatever the Supreme Court says in the matter next month and the BCCI decision,” Iyer said on the sidelines of a seminar organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Asked whether the BCCI had its checks and balances in place when the IPL was launched, Iyer said: “They were, but maybe certain things go diluted. When the league was launched, only a billion- dollar company could bid for a team. Raj Kundra These were BBCI’s decisions and we can’t complain about it hindsight if they didn’t work.” Iyer said whatev‘We will abide by happened with Rajasthan Royals, whatever the Supreme er whose three cricketers were arrested Court says in the by Delhi Police for their role in matter next month alleged spot-fixing in the IPL, was and the BCCI decision’ unfortunate. “What more can we do to check agencies.” The Supreme Court the bona fides or the morality of a panel headed by Justice (retd) player? Rahul Dravid and I have Mukul Mudgal has come down always been asked whether matchheavily on Kundra and his celebrity fixing will end forever. The answer actor-wife Shilpa Shetty for their is: there will always be some individrole in betting in the IPL. Mudgal in uals who will indulge in malprachis report to the apex court said the tices, these will be isolated cases.”

Saina seeded 7th at England Open BIRMINGHAM: Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal has been seeded seventh in the $400,000 All England Open Badminton Championships to be held here on March 4-9. The World No.7 is the only Indian who has been seeded in the prestigious

Gilmour of Scotland. The Hyderabadi could have a possible meeting with 18year-old P.V. Sindhu in the semifinals. The World Championship bronze medallist will open her round against Yu Sun of China. Parupalli Kashyap and Kidambi

The world number 7 is the only Indian who has been seeded in the prestigious Super Series Premier tournament Super Series Premier tournament which will host its 104th edition at the National Indoor Arena. Saina, whose best performance at All England have been two semifinal appearances in 2010 and 2013, will open her campaign against Kirsty

Srikanth are the only two Indians to have got direct entry into the main draw of men’s singles. There are no other Indians currently in the main draws of any of the five categories. However, a host of Indians will be vying for the main draw by participating in the qualifiers.

India aim to retain No.2 Sodhi’s priority: Defending Asiad title position in ICC rankings IANS, NEW DELHI

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ndia started their campaign in the Asia Cup, which commenced from February 25 in Dhaka, with an aim to retaining the number-two spot on the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings at the April 1 cut-off date. At number two, India is the highest ranked side in the five-team tournament, with 115 ratings points, and will contest the tournament that also features fourthranked Sri Lanka, sixth-placed Pakistan, ninth-placed Bangladesh and unranked Afghanistan. The side that finishes top of the ODI rankings table at the April 1 cut-off date will receive a shield and a cheque of $175,000, while the $175,000. Even if India were to win all their side that finishes second will receive matches in the Asia Cup, including $75,000. India held the number-one rank the final, they would gain only two from January 2013, but ceded the ratings points to move to 117, on top position to Australia after losing par with Australia. But when ratings the recent ODI series against New are calculated beyond the decimal point, Michael Clarke’s side will be Zealand 0-4. Australia are now assured of the ranked higher. number-one ranking on the Therefore, India can at best hope Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings to retain the number-two position on the April 1 cut-off date, with 117 at the end of the Asia Cup, but their ratings points, and will receive the position will be challenged by ODI Shield as well as the cheque of fourth-ranked Sri Lanka.

ndia’s top double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi has a clear cut goal for 2014 — He wants to defend his Asian Games title and do enough at the World Championships to secure a qualifying spot for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Besides the two tournaments, Sodhi has four World Cup meets and the Commonwealth Games to deal with. “It will be a packed year. The training so far has been good. The most

competitive event will be the Asian Games where I defend my title. Not to forget, the World Championships will offer a quota place for the Rio Olympics,” Sodhi told IANS in an interaction here on February 25. Sodhi stressed on the importance of doing well at the World Championships in Grenada, Spain in September. Sixty-four Olympics spots will be up for grabs at shooting’s premier competition. “The worlds have a quota place and if you are able to qualify two years before Rio, you can sit and relax and go about your training in a planned manner,” said the 34-year-

and it is tough to forget what happened in London. I will prepare as hard as I can to not succumb to any form of pressure at Rio,” said the affable shooter. The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee heads to Italy again next month to prepare for the first World Cup to be held at Tucson in the U.S. on April 8-15. “Italy has been like a second home now. Like every year, I will be visiting the country three to four times a year.” He has been one of the four shotgun shooters to have received `50 lakh from the government for exposure and competing in international tournaments. “There is nothing to complain on the gov-

‘Italy has been like a second home. Like every year, I will be visiting the country three to four times a year’ old who still has nightmares about not making the double trap final at the 2012 London Olympics where he was considered a top medal prospect. “I am a human being

ernment front. It is doing a fantastic job and has come up with a policy that will groom shooters till the 2020 Olympics,” he added.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 EAST COAST EDITION

Anushka, Alia vie for KJo’s next

Survival of outsiders tough in B’wood: Neha Sharma

MUMBAI: Anushka Sharma and Alia Bhatt are reportedly vying with each other to star opposite Sidharth Malhotra in Tarun Mansukhani’s remake of 2006 film Priceless. The film is being produced by Karan Johar. “Karan is really impressed with Alia’s acting potential ever since he launched her in Student Of The Year. On the other hand, he is also keen to work with Anushka. Both fit the bill perfectly,” said a source. So the fight is close between the two. “Alia and Anushka are aware that Karan has them in mind. Both the girls are enthusiastic about the role and have their fingers crossed.”

MUMBAI: Actress Neha Sharma says the going gets tougher in Bollywood when you’re an “outsider”. “As an outsider (from a non-film background), survival in Bollywood is difficult as networking is very important...Many get work because of recommendations, but still there are auditions for actors,” Neha said here. The actress started her Bollywood career with Crook in 2010, and has since starred in films like Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum, Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story and Yamla Pagla Deewana. Neha is now gearing up for the release of Youngistaan, in which she shares screen space with Jackky Bhagnani. She says she is happy with her career graph “as I am not from the industry. I am still an auditioning actor and I am very satisfied at the moment.”

Did Kushal quit show because of Ajaz? MUMBAI: Kushal Tandon has reportedly quit TV adventure show Khatron Ke Khiladi and Ajaz Khan claims that Kushal left in a huff because of him. “When Kushal saw me in Cape Town, he quit the show. His entire body was aching... He had to leave,” said Ajaz from Cape Town, where the show is being shot. Ajaz also said that Gauahar, who is close with Kushal, too has threatened to quit the show when she saw Ajaz in Cape Town.

Dad surprised by Alia’s singing skills MUMBAI: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, whose daughter Alia Bhatt has crooned a song in her second film Highway, says he had no idea she could sing as well. “It was a surprise for me! I had no idea that she also sings so well. When she become versatile and goddess Saraswati blessed her, we have no idea,” the 65-year-old said here at an event here. Alia has crooned Sooha saha for the movie, which released on February 21. The 20-year-old is getting a good response for her performance in “Highway”, a road film directed by Imtiaz Ali.

‘Wasn’t case of casting couch’ MUMBAI: Actress Geetika Tyagi, who has used a video on a social networking platform to accuse Jolly LLB filmmaker Subhash Kapoor of “forcing himself” on her and “dragging her” during a party held over a year ago, says it was not a case of casting couch as is being reported in the media. The video posted on YouTube shows Geetika slapping Subhash. She is seen confronting him too. Once the video caught the eye of viewers, Geetika released a statement blaming the media for giving the whole incident a different twist “without checking out the video properly”. “After much contemplation and courage, I took that step of uploading the stronger evidence,” she was quoted as saying.

Kangana relates to ‘Rani’ MUMBAI: Kangana Ranaut’s character Rani from the film Queen lacks confidence, but the actress says she relates to the fighting spirit and “never give up” attitude associated with the role. Directed by Vikas Bahl, Queen focuses on a girl named Rani, her journey of growing up as an individual, and how she rediscovers her identity while on a honeymoon alone.

‘Balika Vadhu is best thing to happen to me’ MUMBAI: TV actor Siddharth Shukla says that a role in popular show Balika Vadhu, which recently clocked 1,500 episodes, is the best thing that has happened to him. “I am really grateful to Balika Vadhu for the recognition I have got because of it. People know me and like me because of it. Balika Vadhu is the best thing to have happened to me,” Siddharth said here. Balika Vadhu went on air 2008 with the launch of channel Colors. Siddharth plays Shivraj Shekhar aka Shiv in the show, which stars Toral Rasputra as the female lead. The handsome actor salutes the show’s writers for managing to keep the audience hooked to it for so long. “It feels good that our show has completed 1500 episodes. Very few shows reach this milestone. Usually, today when there are so many channels and shows, most of them don’t continue for very long,” Siddharth said at a party.

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‘Being self-made has toughened me’ The actor is proud to have carved a niche for herself without the help of any guardian angel ANJURI NAYAR, MUMBAI

n an industry dominated by the Khans and the Kapoors, Priyanka Chopra is proud to have made her own space without the support of any guardian angel. “I came into the movie business with no help and no one to guide me. I take pride in the fact that I am self-made and I have become tough over the years,” Priyanka, whose latest film Gunday released on February 14, told IANS in a telephonic interview from Mumbai. The ‘desi girl’ was born to a physician couple in the Indian Army. Her first brush with showbiz came when she stormed her way to success at the Miss World pageant in 2000. A career in movies was waiting to happen, and she was noticed with the 2003 film Andaaz. In her over 10 years’ association with Bollywood, she has essayed various roles and even pocketed a best actress National Award for Fashion. But Priyanka believes she still has a long way to go in the industry. “There is so much more that I have to do and which I will do. As long as people watch me or want to be entertained by me, I will find ways of entertaining them as I am a performer and that is what I intend to be,” said Priyanka, who has excelled in films like Kaminey, 7 Khoon Maaf and Barfi. For now, the shooting of a biopic on Olympic medal-winning boxer M.C. Mary Kom is keeping Priyanka busy.

Imtiaz not affected by ‘Highway’ response MUMBAI: Director Imtiaz Ali is not affected by the mixed response that his latest film Highway is fetching in theatres. In fact, he believes it just shows that his film is making people think. “I had to make this film and I made it, and put in my best. Mixed reactions mean that people are thinking,” he said in Mumbai at a PVR Cinemas hall on February 22.The director said: “I have no problem with it. It’s good that there are mixed reactions. At least there are opinions. It is actually dangerous when people just say, ‘It’s good’,” he added. — IANS

t is easy to dismiss all films of the horror genre as surplus spook, more amusing and annoying than scary. Once in a while there comes a clutter-breaker among the harvest of scare fests that descend on us annually in batches of boo-startle. Darr@The Mall is done with less stress on savagery than the genre favors. Though the head count does multiply alarmingly as the story progresses, we are pulled into the supernatural mayhem more by intelligent forces that grisly gimmicks. The characters get into the bloody mess without swimming in a tide of hysterical terror. The film is set in an eerily emptied-out mall where various supernatural shapes come and go at will leaving behind a harvest of unfinished business from a past trespass to be dealt with in the present. In a sense, this film is more about guilt and the conscience than horror in the highlands.

Yami relates to ‘Total Siyapaa’ character IANS, MUMBAI

ctress Yami Gautam says she can relate to her character in her forthcoming film Total Siyapaa because she has experienced the same situations in real life. A cross-border love story, Yami is seen as Punjabi girl Asha who falls in love with a Pakistani, Aman, played Pakistani singeractor Ali Zafar. “I think in terms of situations and gravity of the problems, I am little closer to Asha,” Yami said on February 23 here while promoting her film. Directed by E. Niwas and written by Neeraj Pandey, Total Siyapaa also features Kirron Kher and Anupam Kher. It is slated to release March 7.

‘Not portraying Rahul Gandhi’ MUMBAI: Actor Jackky Bhagnani is playing a politician in Youngistaan, but his role is not modeled on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. “I am interested in politics and I have always kept a tab on it. You may find the similarity in the looks, but I am not portraying Rahul Gandhi in the film,” Jackky told IANS. Directed by Syed Ahmad Afzal, the film also featuring late actor Farooque Sheikh and Neha Sharma will hit the

‘Darr@The Mall’: Scarily Yours, Truly Film: Darr@The Mall; Cast: Jimmy Shergill, Nushrat Bharucha, Arif Zakaria; Directed by Pawan Kripalani; Rating:***

screens March 28. Recalling his shooting experience with Farooque, who will be seen in a prominent role in Youngistaan, Jackky said: “Farooque Sheikhji is playing my kind of father. It is a triangle love story between me, Neha and Farooque sir’s character.” Farooque Sheikh died of a sudden cardiac arrest in Dubai in December last year. He was 65. “For Farooque sir’s character, he was our first choice because looking at him you realize, he is the most clean person...he’s so experienced, but he would hardly talk about himself.” — IANS

The narrative moves at an even pace, quickly eliminating characters so that we zero in on the evil core of the malaise without losing time or momentum There are some smartly done set-pieces of terror in the narrative meant to get the audiences riveted to the edge of their seats. A death in a skating rink is shot with austere anxiety. Director Pawan Kripalani goes easy on the gore, focusing rather on building the story up to a rather moving finale where the mystery of the mauling the mall is unravelled. Darr@The Mall is one of the more polished products of the much-abused horror genre.This one tends to hold itself back from the excesses associated with the genre. When was the last time we saw terror pumped without cleavage? The moaning glory is held up without cheap props. And that in itself is reason enough to applaud this film. — Subhash K. Jha

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Spying on NJ Muslims was legal, rules court

BY A STAFF WRITER

“I have dedicated my career to serving my country, and this just feels like a slap in the face — all because of the way I pray,” he said. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) in New York and the California-based civil rights organization Muslim Advocates, which represented the plaintiffs, also called the decision ‘troubling’.

“In addition to willfully ignoring the harm that our innocent clients suffered from the NYPD’s illegal spying program, by upholding the NYPD’s blunderbuss Muslim surveillance practices, the court’s decision gives legal sanction to the targeted discrimination of Muslims anywhere and everywhere in this country, without limitation, for no other reason

After LLM at 63, he aspires for a doctorate at 67 BY A STAFF WRITER

is advancing age did not deter an Indian American from pounding books to obtain a masters degree in law when

he was 63. Now 67, New Jersey-based Bhagwan Dass Ahuja is still champing at the bit to register himself for a doctorate in Law. At a time when most people hang up their boots, Ahuja, father of four with threee grandchildren, cleared the LLM degree at the age of 63 from James E Beasley School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia, and is now aspiring to register for Ph D in Law on Human Rights even though he is now aged 67, said to be a ‘rarest of rare’ case. Born to poor parents in India in 1947, Ahuja studied under street light and was forced to accept a job at Rs.80 a month after passing out of the high school in 1966. Married in 1969, he raised four kids and worked as a clerk, rose to the post as bank manager before he decided to shift to

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Less sugar, more vitamins in Choco Vita, says Quickfoods BY A STAFF WRITER

than their religion,” CCR legal director Baher Azmy said. The lawsuit followed a series of stories by The Associated Press news agency based on confidential NYPD documents that showed how the department sought to infiltrate dozens of mosques and Muslim student groups in New York and elsewhere.

Philadelphia’s missing woman found dead in car

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VIRGINIA TECH STUDENT FOUND MURDERED IN CAR; 3 HELD BY A STAFF WRITER

lmost seven years after the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, the university is once again dealing with another tragedy – the loss of one of its students. Samanata Shrestha, a biology major of Nepali origin was found murdered February 10. The 21-year-old was reported missing after her parents couldn’t reach her. ‘Sam’, an honors student who hailed from Vienna, Va., had dreams of going to medical school. Within 24 hours, Shrestha’s parents reportedly asked Blacksburg, Va., police to check on the aspiring doctor, and soon a homicide investigation began. Investigators found Shrestha’s car abandoned on the side of the road on February 10 and her body was in the rear

Samanata Shrestha

seat wrapped in a sleeping bag. However, Collegiate Times, Virginia Tech’s school newspaper, reported that Shrestha was found in the car with marks around her neck that indicated that she was strangled. Meanwhile, the police have arrested three people for their involvement in the murder. While Jessica Michelle Ewing (22) was charged with one count of seconddegree murder, Keifer Kyle Brown (23), a recent graduate of the school, and Michael Christian Heller (23), a Blacksburg, Va. resident, were both charged with ‘accessory after the fact’. The police have accused Brown of helping to transport, conceal or alter the dead body. However, the police said that the relationship between the suspects and the victim, as well as a motive for the killing, was still under investigation.

Ewing is a senior at the school, double majoring in fisheries science and biological sciences. Brown graduated last August with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. They are both being held without bond. Brown is in the Montgomery County Jail, but Ewing has been transferred to the Western Virginia Regional Jail. In an open letter to the community, Virginia Tech president Charles Steger said that one teacher described Shrestha as a ‘faculty member’s dream’ because of her love of learning. “That an inspiring young woman would lose her life to violent crime hurts beyond belief,” Steger wrote. The Epsilon Sigma Alpha fraternity at Virginia Tech and the Nepalese Student Association were to host a candlelight vigil for Shrestha February 10, but the university was shut February 13 due to the snow storm. Shrestha was active in both these organizations.

Thieves steal safe with Plea to NYC Mayor for Diwali holidays in schools BY A STAFF WRITER $250,000 jewelry

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ARAMUS (NJ)— Using a stolen pickup truck and backhoe, thieves pulled off a brazen heist at the Jewelry Center in Paramus on February 14 morning that netted them about $250,000 in jewelry. Alerted by the alarm, the police arrived at the Jewelry Center--the largest jewelry retailer in the United States with 44 merchants--just before 6 am to discover a series of smashed doors on the western side of the building. “Police determined that the suspects had backed a Ford F350 pickup truck through the glass doors, then attached a steel cable to the truck and a safe that had been located near the doors,” Paramus Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. “The burglars then used the pickup truck to pull the safe out of the building into the parking lot. The suspects used a small backhoe to load the safe into another unknown vehicle that fled the scene.” The backhoe was reported stolen from a Route 17 construction site in Paramus while the pickup truck was believed to have been stolen in Essex County. Both vehicles were left at the scene. At least $250,000 in jewelry was in the safe. At the time of the heist, dozens of snowplows were in the area clearing lots but the police still have no description of the suspects.

ew York (NY) -- A coalition of about 40 New York City organizations and temples has urged Mayor Bill de Blasio to include Diwali alongside the new proposed public school holidays for Eid and Lunar New Year. The Diwali Coalition of NYC has, in a letter sent to the Mayor earlier this week, highlighted the importance of Diwali for the city’s Hindu, Jain, and Sikh communities and drawn his attention toward scors of the city’s public school children who celebrate this popular festival of lights. “Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in our community,” said the Coalition member Dr. Uma Mysorekar, who is also president of the renowned Ganesh temple in Flushing, Queens. “For Hindus, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil and is a time for families to come together to pray for the well-being of all. We hope the Mayor will take our community’s request to heart and include Diwali among the new public

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

school holidays.” Congressman Joe Crowley (NY-14), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, along with Reps. Charles Rangel (NY-13), Grace Meng (NY-6), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), Yvette Clarke (NY-9), and Gregory Meeks (NY-5) have also come out in support of

SAB TV now has largest reach in North America BY A STAFF WRITER

EW YORK -- Sony MSM Network has announced the addition of San Francisco as the next key free-to-air territory for SAB TV through its tie-up with KFTL TV28. SAB TV will be available on Channel 28.10. SAB TV, a 24/7 South Asian television channel in the United States and India’s premier family comedy channel, is already available on channel 23.4 in the US’s largest Designated Market Area (DMA) of the New York metro area and channel 44.4 in the fifth largest DMA of Dallas/Fortworth, TX, with a combined reach of over 10 million households. San Francisco, the US’s sixth largest DMA, adds another 1.7 million households, including key ethnic groups in the Bay Area. This new digital initiative makes SAB TV the first freeto-air South Asian channel with the largest reach in North America. Viewers can now enjoy SAB TV programs for free within the NYC, DFW and the Bay Area areas with no monthly subscription or fees. To access this free-to-air channel, viewers in the coverage area will need a low-cost UHF antenna hooked to their television sets that are

DTV-capable. UHF antennae are available at most electronic retail stores. SAB TV reinforces its brand message ‘Asli Mazaa SAB ke Saath Hai’ with a current programming line-up that includes a host of popular shows such as ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’’, ‘Baal Veer’, ‘Chidiya Ghar’, ‘Jeannie Aur Juju’, ‘Lapataganj’, ‘FIR’, “Pritam Pyaare Aur Woh, and other popular comedy shows. This light-hearted fare makes for an enjoyable family-viewing experience. KFTL’s General Manager, Ian Milne, commented: “SAB TV is a strong addition to KFTL’s high quality line-up of programming reflecting the cultural diversity of the San Francisco / Oakland / San Jose community that we are so proud to serve.”

the inclusion of Diwali. In a letter to Carmen Farina, Chancellor of Education, spearheaded by Crowley, they noted the “increased recognition” Diwali has gained on the national stage. Crowley and other members hosted the first-ever Congressional Diwali celebration in 2013, and the White House has recognized Diwali under successive administrations. Both letters also pointed toward the huge number of temples and gurdwaras in the five boroughs as well as the plethora of Diwali celebrations in the city that drew thousands each year. The Diwali Coalition of NYC also noted that the City Council of New York had last year urged the Department of Education to “establish Diwali as an official school holiday for NYC public students”. Organizations forming the Diwali coalition range the full spectrum, from national groups such as the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and Sikh Coalition to local faith-based organizations like Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus and Judson Memorial Church to interfaith organizations such as the Interfaith Center of New York

10 more US states may legalize online gambling

BY A STAFF WRITER

TLANTIC CITY — A group that tracks gambling-related legislation worldwide says least 10 US states are considering Bills to legalize or expand Internet gambling this year. The study by Gambling Compliance also finds slim chances for a national law to regulate Internet poker. It predicts a major effort by opponents of online gambling to block it in Congress. So far, three states allow Internet gambling: New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware. The report says proposals for new or expanded Internet betting could be considered in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In California, one of the largest potential markets, Indian tribes are trying to agree on how to legalize Internet poker. The report also says Nevada may consider expanding online bets beyond poker.

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Revellers have a ball at Aashiqui V-Day party BY A STAFF WRITER

HICAGO (IL) – “Love is like a magic dollar. Lend it, spend it, and give it away, and you’ll end up having some more”, they say. And that’s the way the Desi community in Chicago related to this emotion. On Valentines’ Day, party animals rushed to Aashiqui Forever Valentine’s Day Party which was organized by Manpasand (Bhavna Modi and Sanjay Modi) and India House Banquets (Ravi Rawat) on February 14 at India House Banquets, 521, W Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg IL. Chicago’s India House Banquet had arranged Aashiqui For Ever Valentine’s Day Party. A Bollywood theme party’ with hit romantic songs of Hindi films was performed by Swar Sarita Group led by Samsuddin and accompanied by Madhuri and Krunal, and the plangent tunes made

Party organizers Bhavna and Sanjay Modi with other guests

MKCA (US) elects new committee

many party-goers dance with joy. There were many dignitaries present who enjoyed the day. Some of them were: Jasbir Suga, Kantibhai Patel; John Lawson; Dr. Khaira; Karl Karla, Suryakant Patel; Heena Trivedi; Rita Singh; Raji Modi; Dr. Indrajeet Patel; Dhitu Bhagwakar; Ravi Rawat; Bharat Thakkar and many more. The party was perfect, thanks to a royal dinner, mood lighting, a huge dance floor with prizes for the ‘Best Valentine Couple’ and a free photo session with ‘Your Valentine’. The sponsors were; Suga Builders, Medstar Laboratories, Air Tours Inc., Axiom Builders and Developers, Shree Restaurant and Catering, Sai Saffron Chat House and Print Point. The key planners of this Valentine event were Bhavna Modi and Ravi Rawat whose entire team ensured the evening was an affair to remember.

5 die in wrong-way crash in Florida

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HICAGO -- The General Body Meeting of the Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association (MKCA) was held at Techny Mission Center on February 15. Elections were held to the Executive Committee for 2014-15 and thereafter there was Celebration of Holy Eucharist celebrated by Rev. Fr. Richard Vaz, SVD. After the secret ballot elections, Fr. Vaz announced the new Executive Committee chosen by the General Body: President Steven D’Souza; Vice President - Ashok Monteiro; Secretary - Roshni Carvallo; Associate Secretary - Stany D’Souza and Treasurer - Mercy Concesso. Following members were chosen for the Board of Directors: Austin D’Souza Prabhu, Lawrence Mascarenhas, Queenie Mendonca, Francis Mascarenhas, Prima Monteiro, Lincoln Pereira, Lin Martis, Theresa D’Souza, Vissia D’Souza and Eric Fernandes. The outgoing President Godwin Rego, thanked his Executive Committee and all the members for their unconditional support in successfully conducting number of programs in the past two years’ term. The incoming President, Steven D’Souza, thanked all the members present for their support and their trust in his

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leadership. He praised the past Executive Committee for its excellent service to the community. He further stated that with the help of the members’ unique strengths, his committee would work hard in taking the Association to new heights. The new committee decided to have following programs for 2014: Annual

Retreat - April 6; Special Fund Raising Event (event yet to be finalized) - June 21; Annual Picnic - August 2; Monthi Fest - September 6; Christmas Around the World - December 6 and Nathal Fest - December 20. The meeting was followed by the celebration of Holy Eucharist at the Techny Mission Center.

Hateful graffiti on churches, mosque baffle cops BY A STAFF WRITER

t least a dozen churches and houses of worship in the northern suburbs were vandalized last week with hateful graffiti. The pastor at Bethel Lutheran told the police his church was targeted but same person is believed to be responsible for the graffiti on all 12 houses of worship. The police said the suspect was not targeting specific faiths as some Christian churches, a Greek Orthodox Church and a mosque were among those vandalized. At Bethel Lutheran Church, doors were spray-painted with upside down crosses and smiley faces. On one door, one can see the remnants of the vandalism, which was cleaned up within hours of it being discovered early morning on February 14.

The first church that was vandalized was Gurnee Community Church, just a mile east on Grand Avenue on February 12, and red upside-down crosses were spray-painted on doors there as well. According to the police, the suspect may drive a silver or light-colored SUV, possibly a Nissan Rogue or Murano. A surveillance photo was taken of the vehicle at the intersection of Washington and Hunt Club Road, just before 2 am on February 17 after another one of the vandal’s attacks. On February 12, leaders from the Greek Orthodox Church and the Islamic Foundation North, which are located right next to one another in Waukegan, stood together against the hateful graffiti depicting an expletive written about their faith along with a smiley face.

Jaseem Anwer, vice-president of the Islamic North Foundation mosque in Waukegan, said he did not feel there was any religious tension in the area and Muslims had never felt threatened coming to pray. “Together, with our local brothers and sisters in the community, we will help even the person who may have done that…we will try to explain it to him the right way,” said Imam Ahmed Ali Syed of Islamic Foundation North. “We’ve never been victim of such hate before,” said Bishop Demetrios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago. Anyone who can identify him, or has information on the incidents should call the Gurnee police or the Waukegan police or Lake County Crime Stoppers and qualify for a cash reward.

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AMPA (FL) -- A sport utility vehicle (SUV) traveling the wrong way on a Florida interstate collided head-on with a sedan early on February 16, killing five people, including four fraternity brothers at the University of South Florida. The accident happened on Interstate 275 in Tampa at 2 am. The SUV was going the wrong way and hit a Hyundai Sonata, which was carrying four members of the fraternity Sigma Beta Rho. The SUV driver was also killed. The brothers were identiifed as Jobin Joy Kuriakose (21), Ankeet Patel (22) Imtiyaz “Jim” Ilias (20) and Dammie Yesudhas (21). The male SUV driver could not be identiifed because of extensive injuries from the fire.

Minor fire at Chicago Children’s Museum BY A STAFF WRITER

HICAGO — About 50 children were evacuated from the Chicago Children’s Museum after a small fire in an elevator. The Navy Pier museum was evacuated after someone noticed smoke coming from an elevator. Fire officials who were called to Navy Pier just before 1 pm on February 13 found a small fire in an “elevator control area.” The light smoke conditions were caused by an elevator motor, officials said later. No evacuation of Navy Pier was necessary, but the museum was evacuated until the smoke was dispersed as an extra precaution..

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MANY PRESSING ISSUES IN PAVE COALITION AGENDA

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HICAGO -- Asian Americans Ad v a n c i n g Ju s t i c e - C h i c a g o (Advancing Justice-Chicago) on February 15 unveiled to community members and activists the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition’s 2014 State Agenda as part of the 10th annual Asian American Leadership Forum (AALF). Advancing Justice-Chicago presented the issues that the PAVE Coalition will fight to get addressed by the Illinois General Assembly this year. The 2014 State Agenda addresses some of the most pressing issues facing the Asian American community, which include passage of the Illinois Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (House Bill 4714), which seeks to ensure basic workers’ rights for nannies, housekeepers, and certain other household workers. “This issue impacts many Filipino Americans working here in Illinois, but it’s really a human rights issue for all people to be protected from abusive work conditions,” said Michael Aguhar, deputy director of Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights & Empowerment (AFIRE). PAVE also gives priority to efforts to make local law enforcement more immigrant-friendly to encourage crime victims and witnesses to come forward without fear of deportation, including ensuring that police and prosecutors assist victims of domestic violence with their U-Visa certifications.

March 15 last date for in-person ‘grace period’ registration for voting

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hose who missed the registration deadline have a ‘grace period’ option to register to vote or update their records for the March 18 Primary. Said Langdon Neal, chairman of the Chicago Election Board: “The grace period is a safety net system. Now through March 15, those who missed the deadline for standard voter registration can still participate, but they must do so in person at the Election Board and be ready to vote during that same visit”. During the grace period, voters must come in person to the Election Board at 69 W. Washington St., in Chicago; present two forms of ID, at least one of which has the voter’s current address, and then cast their Primary ballots during that same visit. In order to register for voting, one must be a US citizen, of 18 years of age or older by November 4, 2014 and must have lived in their loclaity least 30 days before the March 18 Primary polls. By law, voters who register or update their records during the grace period are not allowed to use absentee voting, early voting or election day voting in their local precinct polling places. Grace period registration and voting will be offered at 69 W. Washington St. on the sixth floor every day through March 15. Daily grace period hours are: Monday-Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm

“No family in Illinois should be afraid to dial 9-1-1 because of their immigration status, and I believe everybody wants our local law enforcement to do everything possible to assist domestic violence victims, who bravely seek to get free from their abusive relationships,” said Andy Kang, legal director of Advancing Justice-Chicago. Yet another important issue is passing of Election Day Registration, which will help improve access to voting for many Asian Americans, as well as other minorities and young people. Four of the top five states for voter turnout in the 2012 election allowed voters to register to vote on election day, with the average voter turnout in Election Day Registration states being over 10 percentage points higher than in other states. “Election Day Registration would be a huge boost to the Asian American community’s voting power, because it reduces the headaches and confusion around the voter registration process,” said Kathleen Jung Hee Fernicola, director of policy and programs for Advancing Justice-Chicago. Last but not the least is efforts to protect funding for the “Don’t Let Hepatitis B Win” campaign, an outreach and education pilot program that raises Hepatitis B awareness and encourages screening and vaccinations in the Asian American community and other at-risk immigrant communities. Last year, Advancing Justice-Chicago and

PAVE Coalition has a ‘powerful’ agenda

the PAVE Coalition partnered with the Asian Health Coalition to successfully win $500,000 in the State budget to create this program. “We should celebrate last year’s success in winning State government support for this crucial work, but Asian Americans need to continue to advocate on this issue to defend, and hopefully expand the program,” said Dr. Karen Kim, board president of Asian Health Coalition. Come March 8, the PAVE Coalition will conduct an early voting day at select locations in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Later in May, the PAVE Coalition will bring hundreds of community members to visit their State legislators in Springfield as part of its Asian American Action Day.

Missing Indian student found dead in woodlands BY A STAFF WRITER

HICAGO: A 19-¬year-¬old Indian ¬origin student of the Southern Illinois University (SIU), who went missing after a party on February 12, was found dead on February 19 in a wooded area in Carbondale, Illinois. The police discovered the body of Pravin Varughese, originally from Morton Grove, after conducting visual searches of the area by airplane and helicopter. His family had offered a reward of $15,000 for information on his whereabouts. His 20-year-old sister Priya had told the police that Pravin, his cousin and a roommate had all gone to a house party in West College Street in Carbondale near the campus on February 12 night when his Twitter post read: “Bloody knuckles...guess I was in a fight #backdown.” Pravin called a friend later that night and sounded like he was running or arguing during the phone call. Pravin, a second¬-year student at SIU studying criminal justice, lived in an off¬campus apartment with his cousin and another roommate. According to the police, Pravin got a ride home from a “recent acquaintance,” but after an apparent dispute, he left the

BY A STAFF WRITER

$2.4-m settlement in deputies vs Sheriff Dart case

car and walked into the wooded area. “ The difficult terrain and low temperatures are believed to have contributed to Pravin’s difficulty finding his way out of the woods,” the police said in a statement.

Nurse is accused of stealing injection T LOUIS – A male nurse was caught stealing prescription pain medication that was meant for patients in a Creve Coeur hospital. The police say Brandon Owens, 24, was charged with one count of stealing a controlled substance after police say he

The PAVE Coalition includes Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago, Cambodian Association of Illinois, Chinese American Service League, Chinese Mutual Aid Association and Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community. Also part of the PAVE Coalition are Hamdard Center for Health and Human Services, Indo-American Center, Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago, Korean American Community Services, Korean American Resource and Cultural Center, Lao American Community Services, Lao American Organization of Elgin and Muslim Women Resource Center.

stole several vials of fentanyl. He then injected himself with it while he worked as a registered nurse at Kindred Hospital on December 30 and 31. Hospital officials said Owens worked for an agency and not directly for the hospital and that the state board could take disciplinary action against him.

BY A STAFF WRITER

HICAGO -The Cook County Board is expected to settle a federal lawsuit brought by 21 deputies who allege Sheriff Tom Dart retaliated against them because they backed his political opponent when he was running for sheriff in 2006. The deputies, who will split the $2.4 million settlement after the board voting, were members of an elite-but-troubled unit that specialized in quelling inmate disturbances. But they also drew headlines for rough treatment of inmates, said Dart spokeswoman Cara Smith, who described the settlement as ‘outrageous.’ One member was later convicted of helping five inmates, including a convicted killer, escape from Cook County jail in 2006. The unit was disbanded shortly after Dart—who was then chief of staff to Sheriff Michael Sheahan—was elected. The deputies alleged it was disbanded because they supported Dart’s rival, Richard Reemus. In 2008, they filed the suit claiming they were denied overtime, unfairly punished and deprived of promotions, according to their attorney Dana Kurtz and the court filing. A jury sided against Dart, who was represented by the Cook County state’s attorney’s office. And while Dart’s office said he wanted to appeal the ruling, the county took the case to mediation. A retired federal judge ruled that the deputies should be paid $2.4 million, said Peter Silevstri, R- Elmwood Park, who chairs the county’s Finance Subcommittee on Litigation. “It was a financial decision, based on the cost of litigating the matter and the unpredictability of the case,” said Silvestri, who characterized the deputies’ claim of political retribution as ‘questionable.’ Dart’s office argued that there were problems with the way the case was argued in court.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 EAST COAST EDITION

SOUTH CINEMA

Varalaxmi plays

Shruti croons number for ‘Race Gurram’

Karakattam dancer

CHENNAI: Actress Shruti Haasan, who is equally popular for her singing prowess, has crooned a dubstep number in upcoming Telugu actioner Race Gurram. She says the entire team worked hard on the song. The song is titled Down Down Duppa. “What an awesome shoot for Down Down Duppa! (I) hope you love the song. we have all worked so hard on it,” posted Shruti on her Twitter page. Director Surendar Reddy says it was Thaman’s idea to make Shruti sing. “I don’t interfere in the music department much. It was Thaman’s idea to make Shruti sing as he felt her voice would be apt. The song has come out very well and its catchy tune will keep the audience on their feet,” Surendar told IANS.

The actress would undergo a dance training for her role IANS, CHENNAI

aralaxmi Sarathkumar will be seen playing the role of a Karakattam dancer in National Award winning filmmaker Bala Pazhanisaamy’s yet-untitled upcoming Tamil directorial. The actress will undergo special dance training for her role. Karakattam is an ancient folk dance in which the dancer performs with a pot on the head. “Varalaxmi has been signed for the film. She is a trained dancer and I thought someone

with the dance skills only can even attempt this role. She will undergo training in Karakattam soon. I’m sure her passion for dance will help her to play this role with ease,” Bala told IANS. She also starred in Madha Gaja Raja, which is yet to release. Sasikumar will play the male lead in the film, which will have music by maestro Illayaraja, who has already composed twelve songs. “He composed twelve songs in less than a week. The music will be biggest highlight of the film. It will take back audience to a long forgotten era of folk music in Tamil Nadu,” he said.

‘Legend to be first big summer release in Telugu’ IANS, CHENNAI

f all goes as planned, Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer Telugu political drama Legend, scheduled to release March 28, will be the first big-budget release this summer in the language, says its director Boyapati Srinu. “In all probability, the film will release March 28 worldwide. It will be the first big release in

Telugu this summer. We are almost done with the shoot except for some patch work. We recently completed shooting in Dubai and London,” Boyapati told IANS. “If not on March 28, then it will come out April 4. We have locked these two dates and are planning to release the film on either of these days,” he added.

Amala not yet confirmed for film with Dhanush IANS, CHENNAI

irector Vetrimaaran has clarified that he has not yet signed southern actress Amala Paul for his yet-untitled Tamil thriller with Dhanush, but he is definitely considering her for a role in it. “We haven’t finalized on the leading lady yet. Amala Paul has been considered during our recent discussions, but we haven’t approached her with the story yet. In about a week’s time we should be able to finalize the heroine,” Vetrimaaran told IANS. Amala and Dhanush recently completed shooting for Tamil romanticcomedy Vela Illa Pattathari. Meanwhile, Dhanush recently started shooting for his second Hindi project with filmmaker R. Balakrishnan.

FILM REVIEW | TAMIL

‘Aaha Kalyanam’ -

faithful remake sans creativity

aha Kalyanam, the southern remake of Hindi entertainer Band Baaja Baaraat, is a faithful attempt by debutant director A. Gokul Krishna. But the biggest problem with it is that it’s a frame-toframe copy of the original and that too sans creativity. For all those who have watched the original, the film will turn out to be unsatisfying, while for the rest it’s a decent one-time watch with humor that crackles at regular intervals. Despite solid performances by the lead cast, Aaha Kalyanam misses the soul of the original

and that was to be embraced the most. Sakthi (Nani) and Shruti (Vaani) are two fresh college graduates, who partner up to start a wedding planning venture. It turns out to be successful in a very short span of time. Having championed the art of the business with small-budget weddings, they move to the next level, where they have to lock horns with Chandrlekha (Simran), a prolific wedding planner in the industry. With honesty and dedication, they beat her hands down. When Sakthi and Shruti began working together, they swore not to mix finance with

falls in love with Sakthi, who is worried that he has broken her trust, and, therefore, tries to avoid her. When Shruti comes to learn that Sakthi is avoiding her for reasons she fails to understand, she kicks him out of the company, triggering off rivalry between them. The problem with most Indian remakes is that they try to live up to the standards of the original, when ideally they should be concerned about the reaction of the audience. In its attempt to recreate the original for Tamil audience, Aaha Kalyanam merely reproduces scenes from the former with a Film: “Aaha Kalyanam”; Cast: Nani, different cast. Even with a new cast, some Vaani Kapoor, Badava Gopi and scenes of the film give you the feeling of Simran; Director: A. Gokul Krishna; watching the Tamil dubbed version of Band Rating: **1/2 Baaja Baaraat. romance and that there will be no room for Overall, Aaha Kalyanam is like going to a love in their relationship. But that rule gets colorful wedding and being served tasteless overridden when an incident which brings food. them intimately close. Subsequently, Shruti —Haricharan Pudipeddi

South Special

SOUTH SPECIAL

EAST COAST EDITION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Clarity on Telangana’s formation day soon The Centre summons Andhra Chief Secretary to assess the preparedness of bureaucracy to run the affairs of two states IANS, HYDERABAD

Seemandhra leaders spar over new capital

early a week after Parliament passed a bill for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the central government is yet to decide on the day when two states will formally come into being. The Union Home Ministry summoned Chief Secretary P.K. Mohanty to Delhi on February 26 for a meeting, which is likely to give some clarity on the day when Telangana will come into being. The central officials are expected to gather information from Mohanty about the preparedness of the state bureaucracy to implement the bifurcation. The top bureaucrat will give his report on how prepared is the bureaucracy to run the affairs of the two states and handle law and order, official sources said. The Chief Secretary is also likely to brief the Home Ministry about the preparedness to hold elections in two states. Mohanty already held talks with officials of various departments and gathered information about the cadre to be divided between the two states — Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The centre will issue a gazette notification after deciding the appointed day and this is likely before the Election Commission

People welcome Pro-Telangana Congress parliamentarians who played a crucial role in passage of Telangana Bill at Shamshabad Airport in Hyderabad on Feb.23.

The Centre may impose President’s rule or extend the term of the assembly announces the schedule for Lok Sabha elections. Union minister Jairam Ramesh has already stated that the appointed day will be so fixed to enable preparatory work relating to distribution of cadre, finance, assets and liabilities is completed satisfactorily. He hinted that the appointed day may be three months from the date of notification as in the case of

Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand. The assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh are due along with the Lok Sabha elections. Since it may take three months for the two states to formally come into being, the assembly elections may not be held simultaneously with Lok Sabha polls. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is demanding that the elections should be held in two separate states. The central government may impose President’s rule or extend the term of the assembly by a couple of months before conducting the assembly elections.

HYDERABAD: After unsuccessfully trying to stall bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, leaders from Seemandhra are now fighting for new capital for successor state. As the formation of Telangana state has become a reality with Hyderabad as common capital of the two states for 10 years, the leaders from Seemandhra (Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra) have turned their attention to new capital of successor state of Andhra Pradesh. The bifurcation bill passed in Parliament last week provides that Hyderabad will be the common capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a period not exceeding 10 years It stipulates that central government will constitute an expert committee to study various alternatives regarding the new capital for the successor state of Andhra Pradesh and make appropriate recommendations in a period not exceeding 45 days from the date of enactment. Leaders from south coastal and north coastal Andhra want the new capital in their regions while those from

Rayalaseema are making a strong pitch for Kurnool, which served as capital of Andhra State till 1956 when Telangana was merged to form Andhra Pradesh and the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. Leaders from Rayalaseema have gone to the extent of threatening that if Kurnool is not made the capital, a movement for separate statehood to the region would be launched. Rayalaseema Parirakshana Samithi (RPS) leader Byreddy Rajasekhara Reddy on February 24 launched twoday fast in Kurnool to the demand that it should be made the capital. Minister of State for Railways Kotla Suryaprakash Reddy and state minister T. G. Venkatesh are making a strong bid for Kurnool as the new capital. “Kurnool should be the new capital because Rayalaseema made the sacrifice in 1956 for a united state of Telugus,” said Venkatesh. Chinta Mohan, MP from Tirupati, however wants the temple town to be the new capital. Tirupati is located in Chittoor district, one of the four districts of backward Rayalaseema region.

Congress intensifies efforts Telugus will now have two states to form govt in Andhra MOHAMMED SHAFEEQ, HYDERABAD

IANS, HYDERABAD

he Congress leadership has intensified its efforts to install a new government in Andhra Pradesh following resignation of chief minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy over the state’s bifurcation. The leadership is looking for an alternative arrangement in view of its leaders from both Seemandhra and Telangana opposing the idea of the president’s rule. Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha Monday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi amid reports that the leadership is in search of a successor to Kiran Reddy. Rajanarasimha, who hails from Telangana and is said to be one of the leaders in race for the chief minister’s post, reportedly urged Gandhi to name a party leader from back-

Congress is looking for Kiran Reddy’s successor to hold the baton in Andhra.

ward class as the next chief minister. Congress general secretary incharge of party affairs in the state Digivijaya Singh held series of meeting with state leaders in Delhi on February 24. State Congress chief Botsa Satyanarayana briefed him of the political situation in the state.

s the formation of a separate Telangana state is only a signature away, united Andhra Pradesh is now history. Telugus will perhaps become the only nonHindi community to have two states — Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the residuary state comprising Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra. The existing state with a total population of 84.6 million and 23 districts will be split into two. Hyderabad, one of the 10 districts of Telangana, will be the common capital of the two states for 10 years. Telangana will have a population of 35.28 million. The residuary state will be left with 13 districts — nine prosperous districts of coastal Andhra, and four backward districts of the Rayalaseema region. Despite many commonalities,

People celebrating the passage of Telangana Bill, at Gun Park in Hyderabad.

the people of Telangana and Seemandhra, as Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra are together called, came from different historical, geographical and socio-economic backgrounds. There are vast differences in accent, culture, customs, food habits, festivals and even the deities worshipped.

The people of Telangana always had a grievance that the other regions were not only plundering their resources but also insulting their dialect, culture and customs. They always cite the case of Telugu films, in which only villains or comedians speak in a Telangana accent. Will Telangana prove to be a panacea for all problems?

LIFESTYLE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 EAST COAST EDITION

LIFESTYLE

APARAJITA GUPTA, BALI

A visit to the island will more than quench your thirst. The undulating landscape in Bali is a real treat for the eyes as well as the soul

re you a sea urchin who wants to soak in the sun in a serene ambience? Do you also fancy ancient temples and the fascinating stories around it? Then a visit to the island of Bali in Indonesia — a predominantly Hindu enclave in a country with the world’s largest Muslim population - will more than quench your thirst. Bali’s undulating landscape is a real treat for the eyes as well as the soul. Bali is an Indonesian province where 84 percent of the population is Hindu followed by Muslims and Christians. It has tropical weather conditions and July-August are considered the best months to visit. The picturesque city of Nusa Dua, 40 km from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, points to the aesthetic sense of the its planners. The city is dotted with huge lush green parks. Statues of various Hindu mythological figures and sculptures of dancing women and various tropical animals and birds are spread across the city. During the religious festivals, the Balinese people dress up the sculp-

tures. Even temples put umbrellas over the heads of the statues. A visit to Uluwatu Temple will sweep you off your feet. Located on the edge of a cliff overlooking the blue sea, it has a therapeutic effect on visitors. Constructed in the 11th century, it is one of the nine directional temples meant to protect Bali from evil spirits. Beaches in Bali are a hot spot for swimming, surfing and sunbathing. Since the mercury never dips substantially in this zone, one can travel light.

Airlines). Thence, fly by carriers like Air Asia, Lion and others to Denpasar. Flight time from New Delhi to Kuala Lumpur/Singapore: 5 hours 30 minutes. Flight time from Kuala Lumpur/Singapore to Denpasar — less than 3 hours. * Accommodation: Ranges from `3,000 to `50,000 ($47-$792) per night. For the really high end traveller, there is the Bulgari hotel where a room costs `150,000 ($2,380) a night. A meal for four in a mid-range restaurant will cost `2,000 ($31) without alcohol. Cuisine to watch out for: Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice), Mie Goreng (fried noodles), Opor Ayam (Chicken curry), Tuna Sambal Matah (Seared Tuna with raw Sambal), Sambal Udang (Prawns in spicy sambal sauce).

HOW TO REACH From India, travel through Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia), Singapore (Singapore Airlines and others) or Bangkok (Thai

‘Retain Indianness’ NIVEDITA, NEW DELHI

esigner Rahul Mishra, who is the first Indian to win the coveted International Woolmark Prize (IWP) in Milan, says it is a blend of “deeply rooted Indianness” presented with a modern approach which will drive budding designers to global visibility. Mishra was announced the winner of the 2013-14 (IWP) during the final awards

event held at the Triennale Museum on February 21. The Delhibased designer sounded excited and emotional as he spoke to IANS following his victory at IWP, where international icons Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld have won in the past. “I think at this moment, it is going to inspire numerous aspiring designers of our country to choose a path which is deeply rooted in Indianness, but modern in totality,” Mishra said. His Merino wool collection, which won the prestigious award, attempted to portray the journey of human race and the process of metamorphosis that our planet

has undergone in the last century. The feeling of victory is still sinking in for the designer, who says he got emotional soon after his name was announced. “It feels amazing...it is so surreal and it is still sinking in. It’s like winning at the Olympics! I had gone as an underdog. I am very proud that I could show a new side of Indian fashion and represent India’s craft at the highest level. “These 30 minutes (of presenting my line) in my life have redefined my own brand as well as my

Rahul Mishra with his prize; (far left) Mishra’s creation that he showcased.

support system in terms of handloom and handicraft. I am a very proud Indian now because I could showcase the true India in front of so many people and while competing with the best talents in the world,” he said.

health

EAST COAST EDITION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014

HEALTH

LONG HOURS ON SMARTPHONES

may affect eyesight Over 70 pc men claimed they rarely felt depressed, compared to half of women who admitted to feeling low quite frequently

BEIJING: A woman in China, who spent many hours peering at her smartphone in the dark, found that her right retina had become detached. Liu felt her right eye had been “veiled”. She habitually plays with her smartphone for two to three hours each day in the dark, Xinhua reported

IANS, LONDON

en are healthier and happier about their appearance than women in general, according to a new survey. Health and Happiness, a nationwide study of 2,000 men and women found that men reported a higher rate of happiness when it came to their weight, shape, appearance, and the way they are perceived by others. Women, on the other hand, were found to be more self-conscious and slightly less satisfied with their happiness levels at around 49 percent. Women are also much more likely to try dieting compared to men, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Men don’t feel stressed as often either. Almost 60 percent of male respondents said they only felt stressed once a month, whereas 60 percent of women said they felt anxious once a week or more. Over 70 percent of men also claim they rarely felt depressed or had mood swings, compared to half of women who admitted to feeling low or unhappy at least once a month, if not more. Headaches, bloating or poor digestion were less of a problem among men. Almost half of them said they rarely got headaches, compared to 64 percent women who said they experienced them at least once a month or more. For 70 percent of men, bloating and poor digestion would only occur once a month or less, but almost half of women said it

. The doctor who treated Liu said she suffered a partial retina detachment and blamed using her smartphone in the dark for the trouble. Zhao Bingkun, an ophthalmologist in Zhejiang province, said long hours staring at bright screen in the dark can cause the ciliary muscle to overcontract, affecting its ability to accommodate the changes in the lens when viewing objects at varying distances. Retina detachment can lead to blindness, and ophthalmologists are seeing a growing number of patients suffering from the condition after staring at the screens of computers and handsets for too long. A man in China’s Fujian province, who spent 10 hours each day running a shop at online marketplace Taobao.com, lost vision in his right eye in November last year.

Memory loss could be Alzheimer’s IANS, WASHINGTON

I was a weekly or daily problem. “The general perception is that women are more health conscious, but what this survey shows is that women do actually have more health issues to deal with, especially relating to digestion, mood, anxiety and sleep,” said leading nutrition expert Patrick Holford.

“The results show that respondents considered the absence of disease to be an indicator of good health. But being healthy means more than that - it’s abundance of well-being indicated by good energy levels, a stable mood and a sharp mind, all of which achieve optimum health,” added Holford.

Your week ahead... Aries Be aggressive and colorful, and you will get your way. Opportunities for romance will flourish through travel. Satisfy your passionate mood. Communication will be your best bet.Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Taurus Don’t promise to deliver the goods if you aren’t positive that you can meet the deadline. Try to convince a good friend to take a holiday with you. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Gemini Don’t let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve. Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market. Problems with fire or oil may cause disruptions. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Cancer Your mate could get on your nerves if he or she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time. Don’t let your emotions interfere with moneymaking deals. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Leo Direct your energy into physical entertainment. Don’t be afraid to pursue unfamiliar grounds. If you’ve been really busy, try to schedule some time to spend with loved ones. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Virgo Travel will be favorable. Resist overspending on luxury items. Try to be understanding. This will be a good day for research and for sitting down with some good, informative reading material. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

who notice memory and thinking lapses should understand that these are early markers of risk for Alzheimer’s disease. “We might eventually be able to

f you think you are developing Alzheimer’s, you could be right, warns a study. The study suggests that selfreported memory complaints might predict clinical memory impairment later in life. “Have you noticed any change in your memory since you last came in? That question led to some interesting results,” said Erin Abner, assistant professor at University of Kentucky when she asked 3,701 men aged 60 and higher this simple question. intervene earlier in the aging “It seems that subjective memory process to postpone and/or reduce complaint can be predictive of clin- the effects of cognitive memory ical memory impairment,” Abner impairment,” stressed Abner. added. The results are meaningful Abner, however, emphasizes that because it might help identify peo- her work shouldn’t necessarily ple who are at risk of developing worry everyone who’s ever forgotAlzheimer’s disease sooner. People ten where they left their keys.

(February 27 - March 5) Libra Get thinking about prolonging longevity. Do not trust others with important information. Avoid any hassles. Concentrate on spending quality time with children. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.

Scorpio Don’t count on correspondence to clear up major problems. You may have problems with skin, bones, or teeth if you haven’t been taking proper care of yourself. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Sagittarius Be careful not to overexert yourself. You need to lie back and enjoy a little rest. Don’t evade important issues; you may find yourself backed into a corner. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.

Capricorn Plan to visit friends or relatives. Don’t shy away from potential mates they want to introduce you to. You won’t be admired at home if you haven’t been taking care of your work. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.

Aquarius Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. You must be careful not to reveal secrets or get involved in gossip. A lack of support have been the main problems. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.

Pisces You will easily blow situations out of proportion. Do whatever your mate wants; it really doesn’t matter as long as you’re together. Strengthen your position among your peers. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. —Michael Thiessen

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