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HICAGO, IL -- Popular Carnatic vocalist Unnikrishnan immersed the audience in a devotional outpouring of songs in his delectable style, taking the listeners on a spiritual journey on May 9.

The concert, ‘Rudra: Who Really Is He?--Part 3’, was held to a packed HTGC Sama Rathi Auditorium, and was organized by the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, 10915 Lemont Rd., Lemont, IL. The Rudra Committee team was led

by Lakshman Agadi as chair and Bhima Reddy, president of HTGC Temple, and Dr. Vijaya Sarma and Gopalkrishnan as co-chair and Subramanian Sundaram, finance committee chair.

Dr. Sangita Rangala, physician and director of Anand Dance Academy, was the Master of Ceremonies and Sivaraman Sivasubramanian as fund raising and who organized this event.

The program started sharply at 5:30 pm with Vedic Chant “Om Bhadram Karnebhih Shrinuyama Devah” by Sri Sathyagopal, priest of the temple, which was followed by Dr. Muthuswamy’s brief speech to welcome the artistes. Dr. Muthusamy and his wife were the chief , Broker RAJ PATELguests for the Maharudram event.

Cell: 630-205-6353 Sri Unnikrishnan, a Carnatic vocalist and a national award-winning playback rajeshpky@hotmail.com singer, started the evening with a brisk varnam “Sarasijanabha Maampaahi” in Nattai followed by “Siva Siva Enaraada” in Pantuvarali raga replete with alapana neraval and swaras.

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HICAGO, IL -- WinStep Forward and the Consulate General of India, Chicago, cohosted the 2015 Khorana and Bose Scholars Orientation and the very first Science and Technology, Research Opportunities in India (Sci-ROI) event at the Indian Consulate on May 22.

Consul General Dr. Ausaf Sayeed welcomed the scholars to the US (for many the very first time they had traveled beyond India’s borders) and asked them to consider themselves as part of his own family.

Dr. Aseem Ansari, founder and director of the Khorana and Bose Programs, encouraged the scholars to make the most of this unique opportunity and challenged Sivaraman Sivasubramanian (extreme left), Bhima Reddy, Sri to Unnikrishnan Agadi with them become and the Lakshman next transformative HTGCTemple volunteers and devotees at the concert.

concluded with the crowd-favorite krithi “Thandanana” of Annamayya and a Shiva Bhajan.

The evening’s recital was attractive, divine, passionate, soulful, touching yet scholarly all at once. Unnikrishnan and his team of stalwarts transported everyone to timelessness. Chicago will relive these moments many times over.

“Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, which started as a place of worship three decades ago has transformed into a monumental institution upholding the traditional cultural, religious, and spiritual values that India holds dear” said Bhima Reddy, president of HTGC Temple.

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NSA’s spying powers curtailed US Senate blocks bill on National Security Agency’s phone records collection will lose systematic access to newly created calling records by Americans, at least temporarily, after June 1.

The Senate will reconvene on May 31 to try again.

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he US Senate has rejected a bill that would curb the country’s National Security Agency (NSA)’s bulk collection of telephone data, leaving it uncertain the fate of the once-secret program ahead of its expiration at the end of the month.

The bill, USA Freedom Act, which would have ended the NSA’s bulk collection but preserved its ability to search the records held by phone companies on a case-by-case basis, fell three votes short of the 60 votes needed for passage in the Senate on May 24. The bill, backed by President Barack Obama was passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives early this month.

After Senate’s rejection of the

While the bill would take the government out of the collection business, it would not deny it access to the information.

bill in the wee hours of May 24, another attempt to extend the expiring provision of Patriot Act, which authorizes the NSA’s spying

program, was also blocked in the Senate. The disarray in Congress appeared to significantly increase the chances that the government

But any extension is far from certain to get approval from the House, which is in recess until June 1, with at least one member threatening to block it.

Under the House bill, which passed 338 to 88, the Patriot Act

Perseverance spells success for Indian-American teens IANS, WASHINGTON

T Hillary Clinton’s 296 emails released WASHINGTON: The US State Department has published online 296 emails from former secretary of state Hillary Clinton’s account.

The emails were sent and received in the aftermath of the September 2012 attacks on an American diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, which killed four Americans, including an ambassador.

“The e-mails we release today do not change the essential facts or our understanding of the events before, during, or after the attacks,” the department tweeted after the emails publishing announcement, Xinhua reported. It is reported that the Web address for the first batch of emails was:http://foia.state.gov/search/resul ts.aspx?collection= clinton_email.

The 296 emails are part of the 30,000 that Clinton turned over to the State Department from her private email server.

Clinton was reported to have used this email server to conduct both private and public businesses during her time at the State Depart-

ment. At the same time, the department is reviewing other Clinton emails for later release.

The State Department initially set to release the emails in January 2016.

However, a federal judge instead ordered the department to release the emails on a rolling basis and they should be made publicly in batches before then.

Earlier this week in Iowa, the former First Lady asked the department to speed up the release, saying “nobody has a bigger interest in getting (the emails) released than I do”.

On a second bid for the presidency, the emails have threatened to become a major distraction for Hillary Clinton.

A congressional committee is investigating why Clinton used her private email server rather than the government’s offer. Whether the archive she turned over to the State Department is complete is also being probed.

he impressive performance of Indian Americans at the Scripps National Spelling Bee could be due to their perseverance, hard work, well-educated parents and a milestone documentary that made them realize “we could do this”, says a media report.

“How hard a child works is a very individual factor... But what might be happening (with IndianAmerican contestants) is that there might be perseverance for the National Spelling Bee goal over a longer period of time,” the Washington Post quoted Paige Kimble, the Bee’s longtime director, as saying. The contest, which has been won by Indian Americans for seven years in a row and all but four of the last 15 years, got underway on May 26. In fact, Kimble’s analysis

Sriram Hathwar and Ansun Sujoe were last year Spell Bee winners.

could not be misplaced as of all the Indian American champions in the last 15 years, only one, Pratyush Buddiga, won the contest in his first attempt in 2002. But Kimble is concerned about the racial aspect of the contest. Last year’s champions had to face a barrage of racist comments on social media websites that “indicate that we have a long way to go as a country in embracing all of our immigrant population”, Kimble said.

would be changed to prohibit bulk collection by NSA of metadata charting telephone calls made by Americans.

While the bill would take the government out of the collection business, it would not deny it access to the information.

The debate over the federal program became intense after the government’s extensive surveillance efforts were exposed by Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor. It was complicated by a federal appeals court ruling this month that found the NSA’s bulk collection of phone records illegal.

The odd collection of advocates for change underscored a changing tide in post-September 11 America, where privacy concerns have become as important as national security interests for many people.

Obama offers federal help for Texas flood WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has pledged federal assistance in the rescue and recovery of Texas’ catastrophic flooding. “I assured Gov. (Greg) Barack Obama Abbott that he could count on the help of the federal government,” Obama told reporters on May 26 in the White House, “I will anticipate that there will be some significant requests made to Washington. My pledge to him is that we will expedite those requests.” Obama noted that Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel are already on the ground in Texas, and they will coordinate with state authorities. Rainstorms triggered floods through Oklahoma and Texas, killing at least nine people and left 30 people missing.

Indian-American first vegan contestant on ‘MasterChef US’ IANS, WASHINGTON

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n Indian-American contestant on the competitive cooking reality show, “MasterChef US” season six, is the first ever vegetarian participant on the programme.

Hetal Vasavada, 28, enjoys making desserts with traditional Indian spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander and garam masala, to create something uniquely Indian and American, India West, a leading publication for the Indian diaspora, reported. She cleared the MasterChef audition with an apple

Hetal Vasavada

pastry cup with cardamom whipped cream.

Vasavada’s interest in cooking was piqued while studying at the Uni-

versity of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where most of the students were Indian and longed for good, home-cooked meals.

Inspired, she began cooking for the other students in her dorm.

The Indian-American contestant said she ultimately would like to start her own cookie business and conduct consultations regarding different recipes and their potential for success in business ventures.

The ongoing season six started on May 20. It has a total of 22 finalists and they are bring judged by three world renowned chefs, including Gordon Ramsey.

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AAP legislators criticize Union Home Ministry order giving Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung the final say in matters pertaining to services, police, law and order, during an emergency two-day assembly session called by Delhi government IANS, NEW DELHI

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resolution against the Centre’s decree giving Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung the final say in transfers and postings of bureaucrats was moved on May 26 in the Delhi assembly while an AAP lawmaker demanded that state legislatures should have the power to impeach governors.

Buoyed by the Delhi High Court’s observation that the Lt. Governor must act on the advice of the council of ministers, Aam Aadmi Party legislators took turns to criticize the Narendra Modi government’s order giving Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung the final say in matters pertaining to services, police, law and order.

The May 21 notification had also stripped Delhi’s Anti Corruption Branch of its power to act against central government employees.

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia speaks in the assembly as Kejriwal looks on.

On the first day of the two-day special session of the assembly called by the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government to discuss the home ministry’s notification, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia moved the resolution, saying the Centre had encroached upon the

Black money: Names begin tumbling over IANS, NEW DELHI

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he Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has made public more names of Indian nationals having Swiss bank accounts. The new list includes the name of industrialist Yash Birla, along with two Mumbai-based individuals behind City Limousines scam.

The names have been made public in Switzerland’s official gazette with regard to ongoing tax probes against them in India.

rights of the Delhi assembly. “It (notification) is encroachment on the rights of the legislative assembly of Delhi. They (central government) have tried to dilute the spirit of the Constitution,” Sisodia told the assembly.

He said the BJP-led government

at the Centre was “unconstitutionally trying to impose President’s Rule in Delhi”.

“This government has taken corruption head-on and achieved unprecedented success. The Centre is trying to thwart Delhi government’s attempts,” Sisodia added.

Taking the tussle with Jung a notch higher, AAP legislator Adarsh Shashtri demanded that a resolution be passed in the assembly to amend the Constitution to enable state legislatures to impeach governors and Lt. Governors.

“We should pass a resolution asking parliament to review the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission and the articles 155 and 156 of the Constitution to allow state legislatures to have the power to impeach governors and Lt. Governors,” Shastri said.

AAP lawmaker Somnath Bharti moved a private member’s resolution against the MHA notification.

Heat wave kills 800 across India IANS, NEW DELHI

The others are Gurjit Singh Kochar, son-in-law of late realty baron Ponty Chadha, and a Delhibased businesswoman Ritika Sharma of Blessings Apparel.

Among these, some details have already been shared by the Swiss FTA with India including about Birla and Sharma.

These are in addition to the two other Indians – Sneh Lata Sawhney and Sangita Sawhney – whose names have also been made public in similar manner for being probed by the Indian tax authorities.

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any parts of India on May 26 continued to reel under extreme heat wave conditions as the relentless mercury remained around a scorching 45 degrees Celsius. The countrywide toll climbed to over 800.

Looking at the deteriorating situation, the Andhra Pradesh government announced a compensation of Rs.100,000 for the families of each of the victims.

The Hyderabad Meteorological Centre also warned that the heat wave may continue till Wednesday.

Coastal Andhra Pradesh continued to reel under severe heat wave conditions. Jangamaheswara Puram

in Guntur district sizzled at 47 degrees, while most places in coastal Andhra recorded above 43 degrees temperature.

Parts of Rayalaseema also registered high temperatures. The relentless onslaught of heat had claimed 551 lives in the state till May 25.

In the national capital, the maximum temperature was recorded at 45 degrees Celsius.

NEWS DIGEST Acquitted, Jayalalithaa takes the reins back CHENNAI: AIADMK general secretary J. Jayalalithaa was sworn in as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the fifth time on May 23, within a fortnight of the Karnataka High Court acquitting her in a corruption Jayalalithaa case. Jayalalithaa, 67, was administered the oath of office and secrecy

by Governor K. Rosaiah at the packed Madras University Centenary Auditorium. The governor also administered oath of office to the council of ministers in two batches.

Including herself, Jayalalithaa will head a 29-member government.

VHP wants ban on rafting in Ganga

HARIDWAR: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) wants a ban on white water rafting in the Ganga as it gives rise to “obscene activities” on riverbanks.

During a two-day meet of its national advisory board in Haridwar, the VHP leaders said the adventure sport also “led to many illegal activities” in the holy town of Rishikesh.

They alleged that young people of both sexes come to these rafting camps, “mingle, drink and indulge in objectionable activities on the banks of the holy river, where sadhus and sants gather to meditate”.

The seers at the VHP meet also asked the government to take serious steps for preventing factories and cities along the holy river from discharging their sewage into the holy river.

‘Zero rupees spent by 55 percent Lok Sabha MPs on constituencies’ GANGADHAR S. PATIL, NEW DELHI

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year after they took office, 298 of the 542 members of the 16th Lok Sabha have not spent a rupee from the Rs.50 million (over $780,000) that is set aside annually for them to develop their constituencies, according to data made available to IndiaSpend.

Most ministers of the government figure in the list of members of parliament (MPs) who have not yet utilized their MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) funds, as the money made available to them is called, reveals an analysis of the data (until May 15, 2015)

from the ministry of statistics and program implementation. Among those who have thus far ignored their MPLADS funds: Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Lucknow),

ter for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Kalraj Mishra (Deoria) and Water Resources Minister Uma Bharati (Jhansi).

Others who boast zero-spending

Among those who have thus far ignored their MPLADS funds are Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Ananth Kumar, Kalraj Mishra and Uma Bharti. Others include Sonia Gandhi and Mulayam Singh Yadav Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Ananth Kumar (Bangalore South), Law Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda (Bangalore North), Minis-

include Congress president Sonia Gandhi (Rae Bareli), Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi (Kanpur) and Samajwadi Party Chief

Mulayam Singh Yadav (Azamgarh).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi has utilized 16 percent of the Rs. 50 million.

The present Lok Sabha has 281 members from the BJP and 44 from Congress, the main opposition party. With 52 MPs, Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with zero use of MPLAD money, followed by Maharashtra and Bihar.

Parliamentarians from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal do better with most recommending works under the scheme.

What MPs can do? Modi, Shah have suggestions: Drinking water, sanitation, electricity, roads, com-

munity shelters — these are the kind of things MPs can spend their annual fund on. Delivered in tranche of Rs.25 million, the MPLADs money is meant to fund things that fall in between the administrative cracks.

If the money is not spent in one year, it can be spent during another.

MPLADS works are recommended by an MP, approved by the district collector and implemented by local authorities.

Modi has urged parliamentarians to use MPLADS funds to build toilets, in line with Clean India Mission. Many ignore appeals, especially from large states.

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An 11-year-old Indian-American graduates with three associate degrees in math, science and foreign language studies

ry letter from the U.S. President Barack Obama.

According to Abraham, some of his fellow graduates were “intimidated” by him but “a lot were really happy that there was a kid in their class”.

“Even in kindergarten, he was pretty ahead, a few years ahead -and then it just went from there,” Abraham’s mother, Taji Abraham, a veterinarian, told KCRA-TV. One of the best aspect of his graduation was his college graduation cap. The boy wrote his favorite Toy Story quote on the top of the cap:”2 Infinity and Beyond.” He later thanked his parents for their contributions to his learning — and posted several photos of himself and his family on Twitter having a meal at “my favorite restaurant’ to celebrate his graduation.

Abraham was just four-yearsold, when he was accepted to MENSA; a group for people whose Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is in the top two percent of the population. His younger sister aged four also became a member.

During his childhood, he wrote astronomy blogs for NASA. Abraham is planning to take an eightweek Calculus II course this summer and also a family vacation.

brain connections as a result of learning and experience. But in the new study, the transplanted brain cells created a new period of heightened plasticity that allowed for vigorous rewiring of the adult

brain. In a sense, old brain processes became young again. For the study, the researchers transplanted GABA neurons into the visual cortex of adult mice afflicted with a sight-disorder.

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n 11-year-old IndianAmerican kid, has graduated from a Californian college with three associate degrees in math, science and foreign language studies. At an age, when most kids of his age are busy scrolling through iPads or smartphones, this Indian American is different.

Tanishq Abraham is now the youngest person to graduate from American River College in Sacramento, California, KCRA Sacramento reported.

“This is not much of a big deal to me,” said Abraham, who graduated with a 4.0 score and three associate degrees.

Abraham not only plans to become a doctor, but also win a Nobel Prize. Besides, he wants to become the U.S. president in future. “Three Associate college degrees - Awesome feeling - completed my first few baby steps to my BIG goal- @NobelPrize med

Tanishq Abraham not only plans to be a doctor but also to win a Nobel Prize.

doctor/researcher & @POTUS,” Abraham tweeted.

Last year, he received his high school graduation diploma at a private ceremony in front of his friends and family.

He even received a congratulato-

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team of scientists, including one of an Indian-origin, has devised a method to restore youthful flexibility in old brains, thereby paving the way to new treatments for developmental brain disorders like Autism and Schizophrenia.

Neurobiologist Sunil Gandhi and colleagues from University of California-Irvine successfully recreated a critical juvenile period in the brains of adult mice and in the

process they corrected a sight disorder with which the mice were afflicted with. The scientists achieved this by transplanting a certain type of embryonic neuron into the brains of adult mice.

The transplanted neurons express gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) cells that aid in motor control, vision and many other cortical functions. The researchers pointed out that much like older muscles lose their youthful flexibility, older brains lose plasticity — the rapid and robust changes in

Scientist turns blood into nerve cells TORONTO: Stem cell scientists led

by Mick Bhatia from the McMaster University have successfully converted adult human blood cells into neural cells. The team directly converted adult human blood cells to both central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) neurons as well as neurons in the peripheral nervous system (rest of the body) that are responsible for pain, temperature and itch perception. This means that how a person’s nervous system cells react and respond to stimuli can be determined from his blood.

“Now we can take blood samples and make the main cell types of neurological systems — the central ner-

Plants used for diabetes treatment MELBOURNE: An Indian researcher currently pursuing Ph.D in Australia is conducting a study to test the use of plants in the treatment of diabetes and cancer, a media report said on May 27.

Vandana Gulati, who is currently pursuing her Ph.D at Melbourne’s Swinburne University of Technology and was involved with pharmaceutical research in India after completing her masters in ayurvedic pharmacy, has investigated 12 medicinal plant extracts and their applications in treatment of diabetes and cancer, reported Indian Link newspaper.

New York woman jailed for 24 years NEW YORK: A New York woman who said she hates Hindus and killed a Hindu man by pushing him under a metro train has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.

When Erika Menendez was arrested after killing Sunnando Sen in December 2012, she told the police: “I hate Muslims and the Hindus.”

State Supreme Court Justice Gregory L. Lasak, sentenced Menendez calling her actions “a particularly brutal homicide”.

Richard Brown, the district attorney for New York’s Queens borough, who announced the sentencing on Wednesday, said, “The defendant’s actions clearly show that she is a threat to society and deserving of today’s sentence.”

Menendez had earlier told a New York Post reporter that she had been attacking Hindus and Muslims. “I just wanted to hurt Muslims and Hindus ever since the World Trade Center terror attack by Al Qaeda in 2001,” she told the reporter. “I’ve been beating up Muslims and Hindus for a long time,” she said.

Norms for NRI investment in India made simpler IANS, NEW DELHI

T vous system and the peripheral nervous system — in a dish that is specialized for each patient. Nobody has ever done this with adult blood. Ever,” explained Bhatia, director of the McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute.

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he union cabinet on may 21 approved certain amendments to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to make investments by overseas Indians in the country easier and simpler. Overseas Indians comprise Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).

According to a cabinet communique, the cabinet approved redefining an NRI as an individual resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is an OCI cardholder under Section 7 (A) of the

Citizenship Act, 1955, while PIOs who have registered under the August 19, 2002, central government notification “will be deemed

to be overseas citizens of India”.

Investment by NRIs under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) will be treated as a domestic investment at par with investments made by residents.

“The decision to include OCIs and PIOs under NRIs is meant to align the FDI policy with the government policy and provide parity in economic, financial and educational arena,” the statement said.

“The amendment is expected to result in increased investments across sectors and greater inflow of remittances leading to the country’s economic growth,” the statement added.

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Ireland says ‘Yes’ to equality First country in the world to vote for equal marriage; 62 percent says yes to equality IANS, DUBLIN

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rish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has welcomed the results of May 22 referendum over same-sex marriage, saying that Ireland has become the first country in the world to vote for equal marriage.

“Today Ireland made history. The first country in the world to vote for equal marriage. I welcome that and thank all those who voted yesterday,” Kenny said on May 23 evening Xinhua reported.

“With today’s Yes vote we have disclosed who we are — a generous, compassionate, bold and joyful people,” he said in a statement.

“Today they have their answer.

The people have answered the call of families and friends, of neighbors and new acquaintances, “ he added.

The Irish prime minister said the referendum was “about inclusiveness

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The biggest Yes support was in Dublin, where it was topping 70 percent.

and equality, about love and commitment being enshrined in the constitution.”

He said the decision makes every citizen equal and will strengthen the

institution of marriage for all existing and future marriages. “All people now have an equal future to look forward to,” Kenny said.

With all votes from the country’s

43 constituencies counted, Ireland on Saturday approved same-sex marriage with 1.2 million people voting in its favor.

At Dublin Castle, Returning Officer Riona Ni Fhlanghaile declared that a total of 1,201,607 people (62.1 percent) voted in favor with 734,300 (37.9 percent) against, giving a majority of 467,307. The total valid poll was 1,935,907.

The biggest Yes support was in Dublin, where it was topping 70 percent in some areas.

West Ireland’s RoscommonSouth Leitrim was the only constituency to reject same-sex marriage. The No vote there finished with 51.4 percent.

On Friday, Ireland voted in a referendum -- whether the Constitution should be changed so as to extend civil marriage rights to samesex couples.

DUBLIN: Visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has praised the result of Ireland’s marriage equality referendum, describing it as “truly historic moment”.

“This is a truly historic moment: Ireland has become the first country in the world to approve marriage equality in a nationwide referendum,” Ban said on May 24 after he accepted the Tipperary International Peace Award in Ballykisteen, south Ireland’s County Tipperary.

“The result sends an important message to the world: All people are entitled to enjoy their human rights no matter who they are or whom they love,” he said. Ireland approved same-sex marriage with 1.2 mn voting in its favor.

Pakistan hangs seven Israel strikes Gaza in response to rocket attack death row convicts IANS, ISLAMABAD

KABUL: Ongoing clashes between Taliban and Islamic State militants in western Afghanistan have left at least 27 insurgents dead and 20 other people injured, officials told Efe news agency on May 25.

Afghan military spokesperson Mohamad Hanif Rezaey specified that 15 IS militants and 12 from the Taliban were killed in fighting on May 24 afternoon in three areas within Farah province’s Khak-eSafid district.

Among the injured were 13 IS members and seven from Taliban ranks. “Taliban fighters captured alive 12 alleged IS members, including four women of foreign nationalities, however their nationalities are still uncertain,” the spokesperson explained, adding that Afghan security forces would not intervene unless civilians become involved. Armed feuds broke out just a few hours after NATO’s mission in Afghanistan warned of the growing IS presence in the country, while the government has been at war with the Taliban for 14 years.

The spokesperson of the Atlantic alliance’s Resolute Support mission, Armando Perez, told Efe on May 24 that although the development of the insurgent group was still unstable, “it continues to have aspirations for the entire region” and has been recruiting actively.

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even death row convicts were executed in jails across Pakistan’s Punjab and Balochistan province on May 27, a media report said.

In Lahore Central Jail, two convicts were hanged. Abdul Khaliq had been convicted of murdering a woman, while convict Shahzad was also found guilty of committing a murder, Geo News reported.

Two convicts were hanged in Gujrat District Jail. Naseer Ahmed was found guilty of killing a man in 2002. Faisal Mehmood was sentenced to death for committing a murder in 1999.

I In Vehari District Jail , two prisoners were executed. Abdul Sattar was found guilty of raping and killing a 13-year-old girl in 1997.

Convict Sanaullah had also raped and killed a 11-year-old girl way back in 2001.

sraeli warplanes early on May 27 launched missile strikes on military training facilities in the Gaza Strip in response to earlier firing of four rockets into Israel, security officials said.

Witnesses said that F16 fighter jets had intensively hovered over the Hamas-ruled coastal enclave, while several explosions were heard in southern and central Gaza Strip, reports Xinhua.

Security officials confirmed that around four airstrikes were carried out on the facilities in the southern Gaza Strip towns of Rafah and Khan Younis and also on central

F16 fighter jets had intensively hovered over the Hamas-ruled coastal enclave.

and northern Gaza Strip.

It is the first intensive Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since the end of last summer’s large-scale military air and ground operation Israel waged on the territory for 50-days, leaving more than 2,145 Palestinians killed. There were, however, no reports of any casualty.

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ne month after the April 25 earthquake that killed at least 8,700 people and injured over 70,000 in Nepal, the Himalayan nation is still struggling to overcome the trauma exacerbated by numerous aftershocks and slow relief distribution due to the difficult geographical terrain.

The 7.9-magnitude earthquake rattled 39 of the mountainous nation’s 75 districts — 14 were badly hit with over half a million houses destroyed and over 300,000 houses partially damaged, according to the Red Cross.

Over 1.1 households were affected, and 17,000 people injured and

A girl lights candles in memory of victims one month after the devastating earthquake on April 25 in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 25.

undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Still, hundreds of bodies are believed to be under the rubble

even in capital Kathmandu and remote Singati village of Rasuwa district.

Thousands of people who were rendered homeless continue to live in open spaces in Kathmandu and elsewhere due to fear of aftershocks while around one million people have come to Kathmandu seeking safer refuge.

Though Nepal is yet to prepare a post-disaster needs assessment, a preliminary estimate of the Nepal government shows that the quake has damaged property worth $5 billion. For the developing nation — which was trying to overcome the trauma of a decade-long Maoist insurgency — recapturing an annual growth rate of 5 percent is now going to be a target hard to achieve, said the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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Iraq vows to flush out IS

Mobilization is on in predominantly Sunni Anbar province in a belated effort to push back terrorists of Islamic State captured Ramadi on May 18

170 IS members killed in Syria

Thousands of people have fled Ramadi city since its capture by the terrorists of IS on May 18.

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raq’s government has called for volunteers to fight against Islamic State and help retake the city of Ramadi, BBC reports said on May 20.

A cabinet statement said a voluntary recruitment drive was necessary to fill shortages in squads in the west of Anbar province.

Thousands have fled Ramadi since its capture by IS on May 18.

Meanwhile, the U.S. National Security Council said it was considering “how best to support local ground forces”. Thousands of families have been displaced by the violence in Anbar province in recent

Barack Obama, National Security Council assess strategies on IS WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama met his National Security Council to discuss strategies for the fight against the Islamic State (IS) terrorist outfit in Iraq and Syria, Efe news agency reported.

The meeting follows what the White House has termed a “setback” which led to the jihadis taking control of the Iraqi city of Ramadi in Al Anbar province.

“The president met with his National Security Council to discuss the situation in Iraq and our strategy to

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fghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see both countries working closely together to fight terror, officials have confirmed.

In addition, Afghanistan and Pakistan will fight terrorism jointly and both institutions will investigate the accused behind any terror incident within their respective countries.

The agreement signed in Kabul last week was also officially announced by the Pakistani InterServices Public Relations (ISPR) via its social network late on May 18 night. “MoU signed by ISI and NDS includes intelligence sharing, complementary and coordinated intel operations on respective sides,” the ISPR tweeted. The firstof-its-kind deal between the two

intelligence agencies followed the May 12 visit to Kabul by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The signing of the ISI-NDS agreement was the latest in a series of steps that Pakistan and Afghanistan have taken since the installation of the National Unity govt.

“The memorandum of understanding between Afghanistan and Pakistan is not a new thing. In the past, both institutions had such agreements, but now the focus of this agreement is mostly on jointly fighting terrorism,” says Ajmal Abedi, spokesperson of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

address the threat of IS in Iraq and Syria,” the White House said in a statement on May 19. Obama received information “about the latest developments in Iraq and support to Iraqi security forces and tribal fighters that respond to the situation in the province of Al Anbar”. He also praised Iraq’s decision “to accelerate the training and equipping of local tribes in co-ordination with authorities in Al Anbar, increase Iraqi army recruitment and train the local police,” said the White House.

BEIRUT: At least 170 Islamic State (IS) militants have been killed since Sunday in airstrikes carried out by the US-led international coalition in addition to Kurdish attacks in the Syrian northeastern province of al-Hasakah, Kurdish officials said on May 19.

Naser Haj Mansur, spokesperson for the defense department in the Kurdish autonomous region of alJazira in al-Hasakah, said that “between 170 and 200 IS members were killed in coalition bombings and in attacks of the Kurdish forces and Christian militias on the ground”.

However, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, or SOHR, said the majority of jihadists were killed in the air strikes, as the Kurdish troops

days A more detailed announcement could come within days. President Barack Obama has been briefed by advisers and “reaffirmed the strong US support” for Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

Pro-government forces and police officials said that they had thwarted an IS attack to the east of Ramadi overnight, near to where Shia militias have been deployed ahead of a counter-offensive.

Witnesses earlier reported seeing Islamic State militants setting up defensive positions in the city itself. After a Council of Ministers meeting on May 19, the Iraqi

merely “searched” the territory after the air raids.

The Pentagon, which typically provides casualty figures, did not confirm the information.

Mansur added that the attacks occurred on the outskirts of the town of Tel Tamr, where IS fighters have been clashing with Syrian Kurdish militias and their allies since February.

The Kurds made progress on May 19, taking control of the town of Talon, south of Tel Tamr.

However, Mansur added that there were still a dozen villages in the hands of IS in the southern outskirts of Tel Tamr, despite the siege by the Syrian Kurdish militias.

prime minister vowed to prosecute forces who fled the city in the wake of the IS attacks.

Abadi said the Iraqi people needed to “stand unified” and called for voluntary recruitment to the army. He also pledged to recruit and arm tribal fighters.

The council also issued a fresh plea to the international community to help Iraq’s “war against terrorism”.

The loss of Ramadi, capital of western Anbar province, is a blow for both the Iraqi government and US strategy in the area, says the BBC’s Jim Muir in Beirut.

13 militants killed in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: At least 13 suspected militants were killed on May 20 in airstrikes conducted by military fighter jets in Pakistan’s North Waziristan Tribal Agency, it was officially announced.

An official statement issued by the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) said five hideouts of the militants were also destroyed in the air attack. The Pakistan Army launched Zarb-e-Azb, a comprehensive antimilitant operation, in 2014 against foreign and local terrorists who were hiding in sanctuaries in the North Waziristan tribal region. The operation was launched a week after a brazen insurgent attack on the country’s busiest airport in Karachi.

The tribal region, which borders Afghanistan, has been used as a base by militants over the years.

According to the ISPR, troops have been deployed along its border with neighboring agencies to block any movement of terrorists in and out of the region.

Photo taken on May 19 shows a street market at the ruined Kastamandap temple.

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nocking down thousands of multi-storeyed buildings damaged in the April 25 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks — which are posing serious threat to life and property in urban areas of Nepal — has became a tall order for the Nepal government to manage. On the one hand, the buildings are posing serious threat to life and property and on the other, government officials maintain that they

do not have proper and adequate technology and expertise to knock them down.

On May 13, the Nepal government formed a team led by the ministry of urban development (MoUD) along with the Nepal Army (NA) to demolish quake-damaged buildings in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts in the Kathmandu Valley. 500 buildings in Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts needed to be demolished in the first phase. Later, more buildings were to be demolished gradually.

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yderabad may become the first city in India to be entirely covered by Google Street View after the Internet services giant Google gets permission from the union home ministry.

The company has agreed to a request made by Telangana government in this regard.

Telangana Information Technology Minister K. Tarakarama Rao, who is currently on a visit to the US, held talks with Google Street View team including Manik Gupta, director of product management and Narayana Tummala, ground truth engineering lead for Google.

BRIEFS Kakinada SEZ to get $500mn investment SHANGHAI: Bengaluru based GMR Infrastructure Limited (GMR) on Monday said it has entered into an agreement with GIIC to set up industrial park in its SEZ here in Andhra Pradesh attract an immediate investment of $500 million.

Guizhou International Investment Corporation (GIIC) is a consortium of three leading Chinese manufacturing companies.

In a statement, the company said Chinese companies from various sectors are planning to set up their manufacturing units in KSEZ.

Centre mulls biosafety lab for Kerala THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Centre will seriously consider Kerala’s request for setting up a biosafety lab for virus testing at an estimated cost of one billion rupees, union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Harsh Vardhan was responding to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s request on the occasion of dedicating the first phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) Bio-Innovation Centre (BIC) at the KINFRA Film and Video Park in Kazhakootam area.

“It is the responsibility of the government to ensure public health and safeguard public interest. As soon as I return to Delhi, the feasibility of setting up the bio-safety lab will be examined,” he said.

Harsh Vardhan said the bio-technology (BT) sector has grown 70 percent in India, and in 10 years, it is expected to reach $100 crore, with production pushing it to the third biggest industry.

A view of Hyderabad skyline.

Street View lets one explore places around the world through 360-degree, panoramic and streetlevel imagery.

While it has been extensively used in US, Canada and many European countries, its applications in India have been limited so

far. Google has launched Street View in some of the tourist sites like Taj Mahal, and Qutub Minar in partnership with the Archaeological Society of India.

Google is in talks with the union home ministry to get their permissions for conducting the Street View exercise at a city wide level.

This permission is expected to be given shortly.

“Upon the request made by the minister, Google has agreed to make Telangana the first state which will get Street View for one complete city namely Hyderabad to begin with, with subsequent extension to other major cities and towns,” said the statement.

Google has also agreed to support specific requests made by the

minister to utilize Street View for monitoring of deviations from approved building plans, property tax collection, and mapping of industrial land bank located in different parts of the state.

The delegation led by the minister explained the Google team about the water grid project and how the same duct lines are going to be utilized to provide fiber optic cables to every household.

Google has embarked on a similar project called Google Fiber, which has been piloted in eight cities in the US. It has agreed to study the Telangana model in detail through their country team in India and explore the possibility of contributing to this project, the statement added.

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arnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has warned officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) of stern action if they don’t improve the city’s civic amenities and complete the various infrastructure projects.

“I told the BBMP administration to take up cleaning the filth on a war-footing, clear garbage dumps piling up in almost every ward, fill pot holes, check storm water drainage and repair damaged footpaths to improver the city’s image,” Siddaramaiah told reporters after going through the city and inspecting civic works in progress.

In view of the ensuing monsoon and civic body elections in 198 wards across the extended city in July, as directed by the Supreme Court on May 5, the chief minister

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has decided to make surprise visits and inspect civic works for their timely execution.

“No official, however big or small, will be spared from action if they neglect duty to maintain the city of 10 million people, affected by civic woes and inadequate infrastructure facilities. They must not keep any project pending for want of clearances or funds, as both are made available,” he said.

team of Indian scientists has discovered in the Western Ghats a rare plant which could open up possibilities for cancer treatment.

The plant, with botanical name Miquelia dentate Bedd, is a small climbing shrub producing anticancer alkaloid – Camptothecine (CPT). It occurs sparsely in Madikeri Forests in Kodagu in Karnataka, the researchers said.

The team of scientists from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment, Bengaluru and University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru and Dharwad, who found the plant is now working on its commercial cultivation.

“We plan to introduce this plant

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ndian racing driver Armaan Ebrahim has confirmed his participation in the Blancpain Lamborghini Trofeo Series in Asia.

The 26-year-old Chennai-based Ebrahim will be driving for works team Dilantha Racing in the sixround series that will conclude on November 22 with a grand finale at the historic Sebring International Raceway in Florida.

After a two-season stint in the World GT Championship in Europe, the hugely experienced Ebrahim opted for the Asia series that he believes will serve as a platform for his future plans. The first round of the series is scheduled for

Armaan Ebrahim poses with a super car.

June 20-21 at Fuji, Japan. “I took some time to finalize the road map ahead in Asian racing as there are some phenomenal developments taking place in the region and keeping this in mind, the Lamborghini series is an ideal platform to position

myself for the future,” the JK Tyre Racing brand ambassador said.

“It is a very well packaged and competitive series, and with the past success of Dilantha Racing, I am confident of having a crack at the title.

in coffee plantations and in arecanut gardens. We have been doing some experiments in this regard with some of the planters in collaboration with Forestry College Sirsi as well as University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru,” said one of the lead study authors G. Ravikanth.

“The challenge however is to mass multiply this plant,” Ravikanth, a fellow at Suri Sehgal Centre for Biodiversity under Ashoka Trust Bengaluru, noted.

Telangana IT minister calls on Microsoft CEO HYDERABAD: Telangana Information Technology Minister K. Tarakarama Rao met Microsoft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Satya Nadella at the software giant’s headquarters in Redmond in the United States.

The minister, who is on a visit to the US to attract investment into the newly created state, discussed with Nadella various issues of collaboration.

Rao urged Nadella to expand the operations of the company in Telangana. “Had a good meeting with @satyanadella at Microsoft HQ. Discussed several potential areas of collaboration and growth,” the minister tweeted.

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Mumbai’s Eden moment in IPL Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in an one-sided affair in the final ANURAG DEY, KOLKATA

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ricket’s shortest format is usually said to be suited for the fresh legs and young blood but a number of players in the latest edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) have yet again proved that age is just a number.

If 17-year-old Sarfaraz Khan fearlessly hitting bowlers is a sight to behold, veterans like Ashish Nehra, Chris Gayle and Brad Hogg have turned back the clock and literally made the adage ‘old is gold’ come true. Spearheading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pace attack, Nehra stood out scalping 22 wickets at 20.40 runs apiece.

“I have got three Man-of-theMatch awards this season and that says it all. It is not easy for a fast bowler to pick up that many awards in one season. People are noticing it more because I am 36 and a guy at this age is doing something unbelievable in Twenty20s,” the left-armer said.

Mumbai Indians’ 35-year-old offie Harbhajan Singh yet again

BCCI yet to take a call on CLT20 KOLKATA: The Indian cricket board has not yet taken a final decision on whether to scrap Champions League Twenty20. It would take a call after more contemplation, an official said.

“We have not done away with the Champions League T20. It is all media speculation that the tournament is being scrapped. We are thinking about what to do with the tournament. We will take a call in the interest of cricket,” Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur said here on May 25.

“We will not take a call in the interest of broadcasters. We will take a call in the interest of the fans. If the fans are not interested, there is no point continuing with it.”

The CLT20 is an annual international T20 competition played between the top domestic teams from major cricketing nations.

Thakur also said the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a domestic T20 tournament, will be held before the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction from next year. Asked about media speculations on the coach and director of the Indian team ahead of the trip to Bangladesh, Thakur said: “We have selected a team for Bangladesh. We will decide on the support staff soon.” India will play one Test and three One-Day Internationals (ODI) during their trip to Bangladesh from June 10 to 24.

Mumbai Indians celebrate their victory in IPL 2015 with team’s owner Nita Ambani, team icon Sachin Tendulkar, at Eden Gardens.

showed why he is called a fighter.

The feisty cricketer sizzled with the ball, and at times even with the bat, to play a crucial role in his team winning their second IPL crown. Bowling with his usual guile, the ‘Turbanator’ took 2/26 against CSK in Qualifier 1 to take

Mumbai to their third final.

In the summit clash at the Eden Gardens, he yet again proved to be Chennai’s nemesis, scalping the prized wickets of dangerous opener Dwayne Smith and middle-order mainstay Suresh Raina.

Yet another ‘oldie’ who has

Brett Lee backs Sourav Ganguly as India coach IANS, MELBOURNE

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ormer Australia fast bowler Brett Lee on May 26 said former India skipper Sourav Ganguly would do “a great job” if made India’s new head coach.

Following Duncan Fletcher’s departure, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce its new coach and revamped support staff prior to the team departing for the tour of Bangladesh on June 7.

“I think he would do a great job because he’s got a great wealth of

knowledge behind him with so many games of Test match cricket, one-day cricket and Twenty20 cricket,” Lee Sourav Ganguly was quoted as saying by Cricket Australia (CA). “He’s been there and done it all. Will that make him a good coach? I don’t know. If he’s hungry for it, with his wealth of knowledge he could definitely pass it on. Having the right balance as a coach is the most important thing,” the former pacer said.

Saina set to defend Australian Open SYDNEY: Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is all set to defend her women’s singles title when she takes to the court at the $750,000 Australian Open Superseries, which began here on May 26.

World No.1 Saina has been seeded No.2. and had defeated Spaniard Carolina Marin — who later won the World Championships — to lift the trophy last year. This time she will open her campaign against a yet to be decided qualifier.

Meanwhile, World No.11 P.V. Sindhu is unseeded and has a tough opening match against former World Champion

Yihan Wang of China. Though the twotime World Championship bronze medallist has beaten her formidable opponent once, she had to bite the dust the other three times when the two Asians met.

drawn the spotlight is Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) chinaman bowler Bradd Hogg. At 44 — the oldest player in IPL history — the Australian made full use of the limited chances he was offered.

Besides bamboozling the batsmen, he was also a livewire on the field.

Playing just his second game this season, Hogg took 4/29 to enable KKR canter towards a seven-wicket victory over CSK at home.

CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who took 26 wickets to win the purple cap, is also no youngster. At 32, the Trinidadian was skipper MS Dhoni’s go-to-man and his knack to pick up wickets at crucial junctures powered the team to their sixth IPL final, although they faltered at the last hurdle losing to Mumbai Indians by 41 runs.

Well, it’s not the bowlers alone, in the batting department too, the weather-beaten pros have left their mark. The youngest of the four centurions is RCB’s AB de Villiers, who is 31. The South African skipper notched up 513 runs from 16 matches to be the RCB’s batting mainstay. RCB opener Gayle, at 36, yet again lived up to the billing of being the world’s most destructive batsman. Besides winning the maximum sixes award with as many as 38 hits over the boundary, the Jamaican cracked his fifth century in IPL, scoring 117 against Kings XI Punjab.

Indian soccer player Romeo released by Brazilian club IANS, NEW DELHI

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omeo Fernandes has become the first Indian footballer to play professionally in Brazil. The first Indian footballer picked to play in the coveted Brazilian league has been released by his club after spending just 21 minutes on the field, his manager said.

Romeo Fernandes, 22, was taken on loan by Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense from FC Goa earlier this year following a training partnership agreement with the All India Football Federation.

In his first appearance for the club, the winger came on as a substitute in the 69th minute of the match in the Parana state league last month, but has since been benched.

Indian manager Rhys Mascarenhas confirmed Fernandes, whose six-month contract was due to expire in June with the provision of an extension till December, had returned home.

Fernando had been released to return to Goa with a view to playing for his country in World Cup qualifiers.

Fernando’s move to Brazil had been seen by some “more as a marketing gimmick” than a genuine transfer.

India’s English coach Stephen

22-year-old Romeo Fernandes

Constantine, who left Fernandes out of the national team roster for the World Cup qualifiers, said last week that “the door is open for everyone, but certainly not for a player who has gone to Brazil for somebody else’s benefits.”

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Designers bat for Banarasi weaves Banaras handlooms deserves to be showcased at international platforms, say top Indian designers NIVEDITA, NEW DELHI

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ge-old Banarasi weaves from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency, are poised for a facelift, courtesy a string of high-end Indian designers who are hoping to put their forces behind improving the livelihood of skilled workers and forging the global popularity of the fabric as a Make In India product.

A meeting, led by designer-politician Shaina NC and FDCI (Fashion Design Council of India) president Sunil Sethi, held earlier this week in the presence of union Minister of State for Textiles Santosh Gangwar and noted names from the fashion fraternity, steered efforts towards revival of handloom from Varanasi under Modi’s Make in India campaign.

The absence of Pioneering designer Banaras Ritu Kumar said that “in brocades today’s textile world, internationally is Banaras handlooms hold they do not have a special place” and the correct deserves to be showcased at image’ international platforms — whether this is via ramps or museums.

“They are the only gold and silver patterned fabric reaching out to the Indian subcontinent in its sari and brocaded production. It is one of the textiles which are India’s USPs,” Kumar, who felt a dire need to bring Banarasi weaves into limelight, told IANS. “Handlooms are largely used in India on high glamourized occasions such as weddings, both for grooms and brides. It also has a significant place in Indian formal wear. (But) there is definitely a need to also design the fabrics in a way that they can fit into the ready to wear seg. But the absence of Banaras brocades internationally is due to the fact that they do not have the correct image or exposure,” she added. The attempt via the government’s effort is reportedly also to improve the infrastructure for textile work in Varanasi; to provide support to designers looking to work for the project; to provide yarn at subsidized rates and to set up dyeing centers.

Style up in suede in spring, summer LONDON: From patchwork and color block separates at Burberry to buttery soft suede jackets at Gucci -- suede has emerged as the fabric of the spring and summer season this year.

Since suede doesn’t come cheap, it is advisable to invest wisely.

Here are some tips on how to wear suede, reports mirror.co.uk: THE SUEDE SKIRT: The suede skirt has been causing a bit of a stir and has already been spotted on Alexa Chung and Olivia Palermo.

SUEDE ACCESSORIES: Denim is a huge trend this summer and looks great with suede. A pair of fringed boots and a suede belt will update a pair of skinny jeans.

Make your hair holiday-ready IANS, NEW DELHI

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efore you take off on a summer vacation to a destination of your choice, spare a little time to think of haircare.

Hairstylist Asgar Saboo gives essential tips to ensure your hair is holiday-ready and looks its best during your vacation, said a statement.

Use dry shampoo: Dry shampoo has been gaining popularity

recently. I always encourage the use of dry shampoo during summer for individuals more prone to oiliness. As the name suggests, dry shampoo absorbs the oil in your hair and gives it a softness, and more importantly voluminous shape. It becomes effective after a few days of not washing your hair.

Avoid excessive shampooing: If you have dry hair, it’s probably because you are washing your hair too often. People should cut back a

little on the frequency of washing their hair. The reason behind this is that excessive shampooing can actually remove the natural oils

that are necessary for your hair’s strength. As beach season is upon us, you are not wrong for wanting to wash that sand and chlorine out

A SUEDE FRINGED BAG: A fringed cross body bag will add a boho edge to any outfit. This investment piece will update just about everything in your wardrobe. The ultimate festival fashion accessory of the summer.

THE KIMONO JACKET: The kimono inspired belted jacket is practically identical to the Gucci version. The Italian fashion house showed theirs with silk neck scarves and flared jeans.

COLORED SUEDE: For a modern, stylish twist on suede, the colorful ones are a great alternative. Blue color looks great worn with denim and it will look great as a jacket for spring.

of your hair, however instead of applying shampoo, rinse the hair in the shower with a scalp massage.

This revitalizes the cells and exfoliates them.

Avoid blow drying: People who suffer from dandruff or a dry scalp usually expose their hair to the strong heat of a blow dryer. Excessive blow outs cause the scalp to dry out and without the natural moisture that the oils provide, the scalp becomes flaky, just as skin anywhere else would.

Maintain your color tone: In rolling with the seasons, change is always good. The use of colordepositing conditioners is vital, as they nourish the roots that have been subject to strong chemicals in hair dye.

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Hollywood star is all praise for “super talented” Salman and is keen to do an action film together IANS, MUMBAI

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ylvester Stallone and Salman Khan have a mutual admiration society, it seems. The Hollywood star is all praise for the “super talented Indian superstar”, and has thrown up a suggestion to the Dabangg star to do an action film together.

On May 22, the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor had called upon his 12 million fans on micro-blogging website Twitter to follow the legendary actor as he is their “hero ka hero”.

The Rambo star replied to Salman, tweeting: “Would like to thank the super talented Indian superstar SALMAN KHAN the Compliment he Tweeted!

We should do an ACTION FILM together.”

Stallone has earlier had a Bollywood stint.

He did a

cameo in Sabbir Khan’s Kambakkht Ishq in 2009.

On May 22, Salman posted on his Twitter page: “Agar kisi ko follow karna hai? Bahar ka... Inko follow karo @TheSlyStallone.

Aapke Hero ka hero Sylvester Stallone (If anyone has to follow a Hollywood star, then follow Sylvester Stallone. He is the hero of your hero).”

Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt to star in ‘Shhuddhi’: KJo MUMBAI: Karan Johar’s production Shuddhi, which was to initially feature Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor, now stars Student Of The Year actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, the filmmaker has announced. Karan Johar took to Twitter to make the announcement on the Karan Malhotra directorial. “And finally..SHUDDHI starring VARUN DHAWAN and ALIA BHATT...directed by KARAN MALHOTRA..@Varun_dvn @aliaa08 @karanmalhotra21 @DharmaMovies,” he tweeted.

Just last year, Karan Johar had announced on Twitter that Salman Khan will feature in Shuddhi. However, it seems Varun has been now locked in place of the Dabangg star.

Salman congratulated the Main Tera Hero actor with a tweet: “Kamaal karte ho Varun Dhawan... Made your dad and me so proud of you... Happy

Varun Dhawan

Alia Bhatt

Shuddhi.” To that, Varun responded: “Thank you Bhai @BeingSalmanKhan I promise to make you proud #shuddhi”.” Alia, who “cannot wait” to be a part of Shhuddhi, wrote: “Can’t wait to be a part of Karan Malhotra’s epic vision #SHUDDHI @karanjohar @karanmalhotra21 @Varun_dvn @DharmaMovies”. This will be Varun and Alia’s third film together after Student of the Year and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.

‘Masaan’ honored at Cannes, Bollywood stars delighted CANNES: Emerging Indian director Neeraj Ghaywan’s indie project Masaan, which centers on a group of people in Varanasi, has won the Promising Future Prize at the 68th Cannes International Film Festival.

The film was also honored with the International Federation of Film Critics (Fipresci) award at the festival.

The film was showcased in the UnCertain Regard section at the movie gala, and received a fiveminute standing ovation post its screening here. The film received the awards on May 24.

Actress Richa Chadha, who features in a key role in the film, has thanked fans for their support.

B-Town celebrities are proud of the team too. “This is the best day!

Keeps getting better. MY GOD.#MasaanAtCannes is coming

home with 2 awards. Thrilled. Thank you everyone for the wishes,” Richa tweeted on May 24.

Masaan is set in Varanasi and follows the stories of four people from a small town and how they fit into the moralities.

‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’: watch it for Kangana’s dual magic

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ery rarely do sequels create an impact as the original, but in the case of Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the intensity is as forceful or more than the original. Once again packed with sharp and witty dialogues, fine performances and a feel-good factor, Tanu Weds Manu Returns excels as a scaled-up family entertainer.

This sequel takes off from where it left in the previous edition in 2011 and returns with the lead pair after four years of jaded bliss. Their marriage is now on the rocks. Tanuja Trivedi aka Tanu is as moody as she was and he, Manoj Sharma aka Manu is at the end of his tether.

Still in London, their divorce is inevitable after Tanu manages to ensure that Manu is kept back in

Film: “Tanu Weds Manu Returns”; Cast: Kangana Ranaut, R. Madhavan, Jimmy Sheirgill, Deepak Dobriyal, Eijaz Khan, Swara Bhaskar, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyb, Rajendra Gupta, Navni Parihar, K.K. Raina and Dipti Mishra; Director: Anand L. Rai; Rating: *** St. Benedict Mental Hospital in Twickenham in Britain. She returns to Kanpur to her family.

Manu too returns forlorn to India where he lands up meeting Kusum Sangwan, who is Tanu’s lookalike.

Seemingly in love with Kusum, he decides to remarry.

With well-etched but flawed characters, the performance of each actor is noteworthy. Kangana steals the show with the dual role she essays. In both her characters,

she is distinct in her sartorial style, speech and mannerisms. As Tanu, she is an extension of herself as portrayed in the earlier edition.

But as Kusum Sangwan, a Haryan-

vi athlete, she brings out a sharp contrast, exhibiting her prowess as an actress. R. Madhavan complements her with his overall subtle and restrained performance. He plays the traumatized husband to the hilt.

Director Anand L.Rai’s plot is punctuated with moments of family tension and spiced with great rustic colloquial one-liners that sparkle. Though scene after scene you roll with laughter, they falter at times with forced humour. This is evident in the seminar scene, where Manu is invited to give a medical speech.

The graph of the narration too, is inconsistent. The first half though flighty, is engaging. The second half digresses with lengthy unwarranted scenes.

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ollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha, who has come on board as a judge on singing reality show ‘Indian Idol Junior’, says she wanted to polish her crooning skills but the “desire stagnated” in childhood itself.

“My music teacher taught me Sa re ga ma pa, but did not return after that and that is where my desire to sing stagnated,” Sonakshi said at the launch of Sony Entertainment Television’s “Indian Idol Junior”, which will beam starting May 30.

When Sonakshi shared this desire, the show’s co-judge Vishal Dadlani promptly added: “She is a good singer. We are doing a film titled Akira where Sonakshi is the ‘hero’. I promise you that she is going to sing in that film.” The actor, who delivered a memorable performance in Lootera, says she wanted to sing in that movie.

“I love the song Sawaar loon and would have definitely sung it for myself,” said the actor.

At the launch of her forthcoming show, which will bring talented children on the stage, Sonakshi even gave a sample of her singing skills. She did a little rap to the Yo Yo Honey Singh song Party all night.

Irrfan, Deepika took romance to new level: ‘Piku’ director Sircar

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rrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone’s endearing chemistry in Piku took romance to a different level, says the film’s director Shoojit Sircar.

“During the scripting stage, Irrfan and Deepika’s romance was kept dry and subdued, but both the actors took the romance to another level,” Sircar said during an interaction with film enthusiasts at a workshop.

When Sircar announced the lead cast of the film, the pairing of Irrfan and Deepika seemed unusual. But the film’s success silenced all.

Irrfan and Deepika express their

Every single child is unique:

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iving thumbs-up to video Dear Maa with foreword narrated by actress Juhi Chawla on Down Syndrome awareness, Mary Kom star Priyanka Chopra says every child is “special in their own unique way”.

“It’s a disservice to categorize them. Every single child is special in their own unique way. Do watch this,” Priyanka, who supports Unicef’s adolescent work in the country, tweeted on May 24.

The 32-year-old also posted the link of the three-and-half-minute video, which features the day-today life of children suffering from the genetic disorder.

The video, which was posted on YouTube on May 7, has received close to 13,000 views till now.

In the opening of the video, Juhi said: “Every year, in India, thousands of children afflicted with Down Syndrome are aborted in the womb. The ones fortunate enough to be born are considered a burden by family and society. When, in fact, they are no less capable than a regular child.”

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ntense subjects intertwined with erotic elements are often at the core of movies from the Bhatts’ Vishesh Films stable.

Actress Vidya Balan, who features in their upcoming production “Hamari Adhuri Kahani”, says she never thought she would do a film under the banner.

“I never thought that in my career I would do a film with Vishesh Films because the kind of films the banner makes are very different from other films, for some reason. So I was thrilled when I got a call to be a part of this film,” Vidya said during the promotion of her film at radio station. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film also stars Emraan Hashmi and Rajkummar Rao. It is an intense love story which is inspired by the life of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt’s parents. Vidya is happy that she got the chance to do a romantic film after a long time. “I have not done a love story after Parineeta, but this is a beautiful intense love story,” she said.

emotions through their eyes and gestures in a subtle way while playing the roles of two individuals tied down due to their responsibilities. The director, who has also helmed powerful movies like Vicky Donor and Madras Cafe, has garnered plaudits for bringing out the reality of life and important issues like sperm donation in a very light and entertaining manner. And Piku is the latest addition to his success list.

In Piku, Sircar takes the audience on a journey with a father and his daughter played by Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika from Delhi to Kolkata.

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Modi: one year in governMent

n 125 mn bank A/cs opened for poor n 677 villages adopted by MPs n ‘Bure din’ for corrupt BJP ministers and leaders organize a series of press meets to speak about govt’s one yeara chievements

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rime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26 launched a channel dedicated to farmers to mark his government’s first anniversary while union ministers and BJP leaders held press conferences and public meetings in different parts of the country. The Congress however slammed the government as one of “self, selfies and selfishness”.

In a letter to the people on May 26 Modi said he had devoted every moment of each day and every element of his body and spirit in fulfilling the responsibility entrusted to him by people last year - when he had led the Bharatiya Janata Party to a historic win in the Lok Sabha polls and its first

We’re not repackaging UPA schemes: NDA government NEW DELHI: The year-old Narendra Modi-led government says its schemes won’t leave any sector untouched as it flicks aside a Congress charge that it was repackaging the UPA dispensation’s programs.

With banking schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, mass movement programmes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, and social movements like Beti Bachao, the government says no sector has been left untouched in its commitment for inclusive development.

“We have a very strong commitment to ensuring social security, national security and economic security,” Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told IANS. “No sector will be left untouched, whether it is environment, financial inclusion, or social equality,” he said.

Naqvi strongly refuted the charge that the government was repackaging the schemes of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

“UPA schemes cannot be repackaged because their schemes were

only for corruption and scams,” he said. “Congress must see ground realities and avoid such statements. The problems are old, and they did not solve them...,” he added.

Here is a list of major schemes launched by the NDA government in last one year.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is defined as a national mission for financial inclusion. Under the scheme accounts can be opened in any bank branch even with zero balance. So far over 125.4 million accounts have been opened with Rs.105 bn in accounts.

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan seeks to achieve the goal of Clean India in the next five years. It exhorts people to devote 100 hours every year towards the cause of cleanliness.

Under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana MPs are supposed to adopt and develop villages. So far 491 of 543 Lok Sabha members, and 186 of 246 Rajya Sabha members have adopted villages under the scheme.

full majority in parliament. He also wrote a letter on economic issues, saying that economic growth has been revived and the GDP growth was amongst the fastest globally, but noting there was much more to be done and he was aware of the high expectations.

Modi interacted with the officers of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and praised them for “hard work and dedication”. He also called on President Pranab Mukherjee.

In a tweet later, Modi said he was “deeply touched” by the congratulatory messages and would continue to work to fulfil their aspirations.

A new look website, www.narendramodi.in, was also unveiled which focuses on the government’s accomplishments so far and Modi’s vision for development.

The prime minister also launched the DD Kisan channel at a function in the national capital and called for “big

change” in agriculture — a step seen as a measure to counter the constant criticism of his government being “pro-corporate” and “anti-farmer”.

The BJP began the day with press conference by its chief Amit Shah highlighting the achievements of the government, which he termed “visible and pro-active”.

The BJP has planned 200 press conferences and over 4,000 public meetings to take the government’s initiatives to the people.

On May 25, in a speech marking the first anniversary of his government, Modi pitched his government as “pro-poor” and said it had brought achche din (good days) to people but bure din (bad days) to those who had “looted” the nation.

“Some people are troubled these days. Because achche din have come for many, but for some, bure din have come...I did not guarantee achche din for plunderers,” Modi said.

Governance has largely been on track ANUJ PURI, NEW DELHI

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n analysing the government’s electoral assurances, the actions taken so far and the respective timelines being followed to achieve these, one would say it is reasonably on track in fulfilling its short-term, medium-term and long-term promises.

Importantly, the continuation of the previous government’s policies like Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Bill, and Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill will have significant impact on the realty industry once these are passed by the parliament. India’s historically opaque real estate sector will move towards more transparency with the introduction and implementation of these key policies.

Let us take a look at the progress on some of the promises Narendra Modi’s party made in its electoral manifesto. The promises that are on track: v Transparency: Re-auctioning of coal blocks earned the govern-

A view of the North Block that houses central govt offices.

ment huge revenues v Efficiency: Real-time effort towards rendering the existing institutional frameworks more efficient; an example being the change in FCI’s food procurement and storage mechanisms. v Black Money: The ongoing dialogue with the Swiss financial authorities to disclose secret accounts of Indians abroad is reaping results. v Corruption: Wired (online) transactions are now being encouraged for property transac-

tions. This is a major step forward for curtailing black money. v Investor Confidence: Market confidence has improved with the strengthening of the Indian equity, debt, currency markets and equal tax regime that was promised to both domestic and foreign investors v Positioning India: Via a series of international tours, Modi is helping India rid itself of its anti-investor image and is opening up new avenues of foreign business in India.

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Modi: one year in governMent n Economy looks up n India avoids downgrading in ratings n Sentiment positive

The policy direction set by the Modi govt has improved business sentiments, say industry leaders. Global institutions like IMF & World Bank upgrade India’s growth forecast

RETURN OF ‘FEEL GOOD FACTOR’ R APRAJITA GUPTA, NEW DELHI

ecent reviews of global institutions and the prevailing investor confidence suggest a striking change in the perception about the Indian economy cover the past year. Yet, some crucial agenda remains for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government as it enters its second year on May 26.

There are improvements in several parameters of the economy as well, notably on inflation that is now at historically-low levels, even as the rupee did not fall as much as other currencies against the dollar.

All this led to many global institutions like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank and some UN institutions to upgrade India’s growth forecast to some 7.5-8 percent, calling it the fastest expanding globally, surpassing China.

Even some global ratings agencies

like Moody’s that had not-too-longago warned India of a downgrade, if its policy-makers did not pursue a course correction, changed their outlook for the country to positive from stable. Fitch also reaffirmed its stable outlook.

“Several brass tack issues like Swachch Bharat, financial inclusion and others have considerably improved the country’s macro economic situation in terms of decline in inflation, stability in currency value and made Indian financial markets attractive for the foreign investors,” industry chamber Assocham secretary general D.S. Rawat told IANS. “An economy of two trillion dollars, well integrated with the world, cannot be catapulted into high growth merely with change in the government. However much the government is sincere, the policy tweaking, legislative changes and revival of investment appetite to be followed by increase in consumer

demand would take about two, two and a half years. A lot would also depend on the global markets which are subdued but all the same the government has made a good beginning,” he said.

Another industry captain, A. Didar Singh, secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), told IANS that the business confidence continued to be high and the investor community had begun

gearing up to tap the huge potential of the economy. “India today is in a far better situation than it was a year ago,” Singh said.

“The GDP growth has improved, advance estimates for the current fiscal are higher at 7.4 percent as against 6.9 percent for fiscal 2014.

Industrial growth is slowly picking up. Major improvement has taken place with respect to inflation. Foreign direct investment inflows have seen 44 percent surge during May

2014 to February 2015,” he said.

“The policy direction set by the Modi government has definitely improved business sentiments. The government has given a huge impetus to infrastructure activities and taken several steps to revive the growth of the economy,” he added.

As pointed out by Atsi Sheth, senior vice-president of ratings Agency Moody’s, which had warned India of a downgrade some 18 months ago — that could be a major blow to India and would have rendered junk status to the country’s bonds — there has been much push on the policy initiatives, which is positive for growth.

“But this pace is in line with what we at Moody’s anticipated, given the diverse interests within India’s polity and economy,” Sheth told IANS. The stakeholders were also happy with three other programmes, initiated by Prime Minister Modi during the year —“Make in India”, “Digital India” and “Skill India”.

Opposition unites against government US media skeptical of

Modi’s accomplishments

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he Modi government’s first year in office and its brute majority has spurred the opposition on instead of crushing it. Increasingly, the ruling party has been put on the mat over various issues. In recent months, the move to pass the land acquisition bill has also backfired for the government.

Most major Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Janata Parivar, have re-invented themselves and modified their approach to take on the Modi juggernaut.

“The opposition is co-ordinating its actions not only in Parliament, but also in the state assemblies,” Rajeev Shukla, Congress Rajya Sabha member told IANS. He, however, credited PM Narendra Modi for galvanizing the Opposition into a unified force.

“Modi has managed to be very

Congress president Sonia Gandhi, CPI Gen. Secy Sitaram Yechury, JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav and other opposition leaders outside parliament house.

unpopular in his first year in power.

He made many promises and could not fulfil them. He had made promises without considering the practical reality. Most of his policies are those which Manmohan Singh was pursuing,” Shukla added.

He said that “farmers are unhappy and most businessmen, except

some, are also unhappy” with the current government.

The opposition unity was especially on display when almost all parties came together to protest against the land acquisition bill outside Parliament at the beginning of the just-concluded budget session.

NEW YORK: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government completing its first year in office on May 26, American media has not been very appreciative of the government’s performance.

Various publications have taken a critical view of his accomplishments, saying Modi’s flagship ‘Make in India’ drive is “so far mostly hype” and that job growth remains sluggish amid “outsize expectations”.

The New York Times, in a news analysis, said Modi must face the reality that much of his agenda is still only potential. “From abroad, India is now seen as a bright spot, expected to pass China this year to become the world’s fastest-growing large economy.

But at home, job growth remains sluggish. Businesses are in wait-and-see mode. And Modi has political vulnerabilities, as parliamentary opposition

leaders block two of his central reform initiatives and brand him ‘anti-poor’ and ‘anti-farmer’,” an NYT article said.

An article in The Wall Street Journal is equally critical. “A year after Indian voters handed Narendra Modi a oncein-a-generation mandate for change and economic revival, messy realities are sinking in,” it read.

It said that Modi’s ‘Make in India’ drive, aimed at supercharging manufacturing growth is “so far mostly hype”. It cited economic parameters like exports to say that the “economy is merely limping along”.

But the media has a whiff of praise too. The WSJ report said Modi has allowed more foreign investment in railways and defense and helped cut red tape. The NYT analysis said chief executives feel that since Modi came to power, India’s business culture has “indeed changed”.

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Hope alive, but time’s running out As some of the high expectations with which Modi assumed office begin to erode, he cannot allow the present sense of drift to continue AMULYA GANGULI, NEW DELHI

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o smart cities, no bullet trains, no spike in employment, no visible improvement in infrastructure, continuing logjam over bills in parliament, carping by inhouse critics. Even then, few will say that Narendra Modi will lose if the elections are held in the near future.

The reason is, first, the realization that one year is not long enough to give a definitive judgment on the performance of a government, especially when it is emerging from the black hole of the failures of its predecessor.

Secondly, it is also realized that Modi may have been unable to anticipate the mischief-making potential of some of the troublemakers, including those within the Sangh parivar. It is the appreciation of these difficulties by the general public which explains why he has

passed muster in an opinion poll whereas if the opposition parties are to be believed, his government has failed miserably.

However, it is undeniable that since some of the high expectations with which Modi assumed office have begun to be eroded, he cannot allow the present sense of drift to continue. Unless there is a percepti-

scam-ridden Manmohan Singh government.

But Modi’s spin doctors evidently did not realize that raising expectations too high — for instance, on the recovery of black money — carries the risk of an equally big disap-

Modi’s spin doctors perhaps did not realize that raising expectations too high, such as on black money, carries the risk of an equally big disappointment if the hopes are not met ble upturn in the economy in the next 12 months, the warning bells will begin to ring.

Hindsight suggests that Modi indulged in too much hyperbole during the election campaign. The bombast worked satisfactorily against the dismal backdrop of the

pointment if the hopes are not met.

The risk is all the greater because the BJP’s main base of support at present is the notoriously impatient middle class which believes in quick results. It was this class which gave the Congress 200-plus seats in 2009 on the basis of high growth rates

(although the party’s ‘socialists’ ascribed the good showing to its populism) and then brought it down with a crash to 44 seats when the growth rates tumbled.

The same fate can await Modi unless he pushes the economic reforms with much greater vigor than at present.

Modi's tenure has been marked by a mixture of good and bad luck.

Even as he benefitted from the falling oil prices and low inflation, unseasonal rain aggravated the distress of farmers.

But, in political terms, the government has been a victim of what can be deemed an exceptional case of misfortune since its principal opponent, the Congress, has decided to adopt an unabashedly cussed attitude. As much is evident from the virtual u-turn it has taken on its

own economic agenda, introduced in 1991, by following what finance minister Arun Jaitley has called an anti-growth line.

No less guilty are saffron outfits like the protectionist Swadeshi Jagran Manch and the anti-reforms Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. Modi, therefore, is battling not only the anti-development groups cutting across party lines, but also a widely prevalent mindset which is deeply suspicious of the private sector and pro-market policies.

Whatever the impact of the interventions by the RSS, the government doesn't have much time to lose to fulfil the expectations — probably “unrealistic”, as RBI Guv Raghuram Rajan puts it — of those who voted for Modi in large numbers in the hope that he will bring about India's economic recovery.

India needs to go deeper into Latin America DEEPAK BHOJWANI, NEW DELHI

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rime Minister Narendra Modi has set a crackling diplomatic pace for his government. Barely two months after being sworn in, he was in Brazil in July 2014, where he met 12 Latin American leaders on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. This triggered a more active engagement with a region benignly ignored by India despite its huge potential.

India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan made a landmark visit to Mexico and Colombia from May 17-22. Both countries are important sources of India's crude oil imports. Crude imports from Mexico in 2014 exceeded $3 billion.

Imports from Colombia exceeded $2.6 billion. These figures are set to increase.

Mexico shares an undersea oil belt with southern USA in the Caribbean. Its hydrocarbons industry was nationalized early in the last

India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, seated third from left, at a seminar on doing business with India in Colombia last week, being addressed by former Indian diplomat Deepak Bhojwani.

century. Its government has opened up this sector last year for the private sector, primarily to attract foreign investment and technology to recover flagging oil production, down from a peak of 3.4 million to 2.5 million barrels per day. Mexico's hydrocarbon resources are estimated at 115 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE). Three-fourths

of these are identified as unconventional (shale oil, shale gas and deep waters).

Colombia’s hydrocarbons sector shone bright earlier this decade.

Production of oil and gas crossed the one million barrel per day mark in 2011. At $28.9 billion in 2014, exports of oil and gas constituted 50 percent of Colombia's total

exports. Its relatively low level of proven oil and gas reserves — 2.445 billion barrels and 5.5 tera cubic feet (2013) — is compensated for by a reliable investment regime, backed by a secure economy and stable exchange rate.

With the fall in crude prices, however, several private sector companies are re-evaluating their

investment plans. Colombia seeks more investment and is prepared to offer more attractive terms to upstream investors, as was indicated by officials to the delegation.

High level meetings with his counterparts, and the heads of the national oil companies, enabled the Minister to reiterate India’s interest and reassure his interlocutors about India's commitment to invest capital and technology.

Over 20 percent of India’s crude oil imports worldwide come from five countries in Latin America: Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. India’s energy security has been predicated upon secure supplies, at prices that are as predictable as possible in the volatile hydrocarbons market.

Term contracts concluded with the major Latin American suppliers

by Reliance Industries, Essar and the state-run Indian Oil have been timely. The strategy of Indian companies to invest upstream to secure oil equity has also been successful.

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SIKH WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION UNVEILS SCHOLARSHIP

Al-Qaida supporter now pleads guilty

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AKERSFIELD, CA -- The Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Association, a non-profit organization launched recently, presented its inaugural scholarship of $5,000 to Tarnpreet Kaur of Ridge View High School here.

Tarnpreet has a 4.5 GPA, works part time and is a member of various different clubs on campus such as the Math Club, Link Crew, CSF and Mesa.

The Indian American youth also plays on the tennis team and volunteers at the NICU at San Joaquin Hospital, helps with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, America Cancer Society and tutors children at the local elementary schools.

She hopes to attend UC Irvine in the fall and study biological sciences.

The Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Foundation, co-founded by Indian American Raji Brar, is a first for the city.

Based on the principle of selfless service through community action for the goodwill and benefit of others, it is comprised of women who are teachers, lawyers, doctors, nurses, therapists, business owners and politicians who help newly arrived parents from India cope with the American way of life.

Plans are afoot for establishing a

Man charged in slaying of elderly Indian woman

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NDERSON, S.C. -- An Atlanta man has been charged in the slaying last month of Indian American clerk Mradula Patel at a South Carolina convenience store off Interstate 85.

Anderson County Sheriff John Skipper announced on May 13 that a Crime Stoppers tip resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Justin Jamal Warner.

He is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime stemming from the April 30 slaying of the 59-year-old Patel at a store in Powdersville.

The shooting was captured on surveillance video and the tip came from someone who saw the video aired on local media.

Warner is in the Clayton County Detention Center in Georgia.

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mentoring program at the local high schools so that Indian children, especially

the girls, have role models to help them succeed in life, said a press release.

HICAGO (IL) -- An attorney for a suburban Chicago man accused of trying to join al-Qaidaaffiliated fighters in Syria says her client intends to change his plea to guilty.

Abdella Ahmad Tounisi’s attorney, Molly Armour, told a federal judge in Chicago about the change of plea at a May 27 hearing. She and a prosecutor said the sides expected to seal a plea agreement within a few weeks.

The 20-year-old was arrested at a Chicago airport in 2013 trying to board a plane for Turkey. Prosecutors say the Aurora man hoped to join Nusra Front.

Tounisi earlier pleaded not guilty to attempting to provide material support to a terrorist group. A hearing is set for June 30 for him to change his plea.

Prosecutors typically recommend lower sentences if defendants agree to plead guilty.

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LORIDA -- An Indian American clerk at a convenience store in Florida was shot dead by a teenager on May 19 in an apparent robbery attempt, the second such incident in just over a month.

Manav Deshi, who was in his 30s, was shot in the face by a 16-year-old teenager in St. Augustine.

The incident has sent shockwaves among the Indian American community in Florida.

Deshi, who along with his fiancé recently moved to St. Augustine from North Carolina, died instantly inside the store after he was shot by the teenager who had covered his face with a handkerchief.

The accused, along with his

Manav Deshi accomplice, was arrested by the police after a long high-speed chase. The two face multiple charges.

Deshi had moved to Florida only two months ago and was excited about his

upcoming wedding.

Neighbors placed candles and flowers in memory of the young man most knew only as the “nice guy.”

“He just started here a couple of months ago, but he was always smiling and knew everyone’s name,” according to Lisa Washington, a regular customer at the Tobacco and Beverage Express, told Action News.

The police said Deshi’s fiancé came to the scene briefly but became physically ill from the news of her loss.

Deshi’s parents were on their way to Florida from India.

In April, 39-year-old Sanjay Patel was shot dead by two masked men during an apparent robbery attempt at a gas station in Connecticut.

Face-lift for Gandhi statue in Skokie

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KOKIE, IL -- The Mahatma Gandhi statue at Heritage Park on McCormick Blvd. in Skokie, which has provided peace of mind to thousands of daily passers-by and visitors, is in for a face-lift.

The memorial has strongly withstood the outdoor forces of nature and remained a shining sculpture.

However, the harsh weather of Chicago had taken a heavy toll on the floor surrounding the pedestal of the statue.

The Trustees of the Gandhi

Memorial Trust explored various options and finally decided to get the necessary

repairs done through a trustworthy engineering company.

Now, the Gandhiji’s statue has regained the structural glory which is befitting of the Mahatma’s universal recognition.

Since its installation in 2004, the Trust has successfully managed the maintenance of statue and landscaping with the help of donations provided by the community without any fund-raising event.

On October 2-3, the Trustees are planning to celebrate the 10th anniversary of statue as a large community event.

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HICAGO, IL -- WinStep Forward and the Consulate General of India, Chicago, cohosted the 2015 Khorana and Bose Scholars Orientation and the very first Science and Technology, Research Opportunities in India (Sci-ROI) event at the Indian Consulate on May 22.

Consul General Dr. Ausaf Sayeed welcomed the scholars to the US (for many the very first time they had traveled beyond India’s borders) and asked them to consider themselves as part of his own family.

Dr. Aseem Ansari, founder and director of the Khorana and Bose Programs, encouraged the scholars to make the most of this unique opportunity and challenged them to become the next transformative

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(L_R) Prof. Aseem Z. Ansari, Prof. Bassam Shakhashiri, , Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Consul General of India, Chicago, Keynote speaker Prof. T. K. Chandrashekar, & Dr. Rajiv Sharma

First look of ‘Jazbaa’ is finally revealed

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H I C AG O , I L – T h e Na t i o n a l Pr e v e n t i o n Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues.

Held during May 18-23, staff and volunteers from the Asian Health Coalition and Coalition for Asian Substance Abuse Prevention were at local high schools distributing information about the problems and consequences of teen substance use.

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youths in the US, reveals data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the 2014 Illinois Youth Survey, alcohol is the drug of choice for youths in the community, followed by marijuana and tobacco.

While about 17% of 8th graders report using alcohol in the past year, this number skyrockets to 57% by 12th grade. Similar patterns have also be seen with marijuana and tobacco use.

“Prevention is the key to reducing these numbers. By educating youth and parents, you are providing them with the tools and knowledge to make safe and health decisions.” said Alia Ryan, Substance Abuse Program Manager at the Asian Health Coalition.

“Staff from the Coalition worked with teens from Chicago’s Chinatown community to create a selfie contest which encourages high school students to open the conversation of substance use among their peer and help further spread the awareness”, Alia further added.

These substance abuse prevention initiatives are supported in part by the Illinois Department of Human Se r v i c e s a n d H H S Su b s t a n c e Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration.

thought leader such as Khorzna, Bose or Swaminathan.

The Khorana and Bose Programs are leadership programs that are designed to spark the imaginations and broaden intellectual horizons by introducing the top Indian and US students to scientific and innovation ecosystems of leading US and Indian institutions.

A hundred Indian students in their final year of undergraduate studies were selected as prestigious Khorana and S. N. Bose scholars and will spend 10 weeks at nearly 30 leading US universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Caltech and Midwestern schools such as University of Wisconsin – Madison, University of Illinois –Urbana Champaign, Purdue, University of Michigan.

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ssel Vision Productions Ltd (the content engine of Zee Entertainment Enterprises ZEEL), Sanjay Gupta’s White Feather Films and actorproducer Sachiin Joshi’s Viking Entertainment unveiled the first look of the most-anticipated film of the year ‘Jazbaa’.

After creating a stir at the recent Cannes Film Festival, the team revealed the looks of two formidable protagonists Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan.

‘Jazbaa’, slated to hit theatres on October 9, also includes Shabana Azmi, Jackie Shroff, Abhimanyu Singh, Atul Kulkarni and Chandan Roy Sanyal.

ZEEL has designed an innovative promotional campaign for the release of the film which will surely set new trends in the industry.

Helmed by the maverick director Sanjay Gupta, ‘Jazbaa’ is written by Kamlesh Pandey and Robin Bhatt, with

cinematography by Sameer Arya, editing by Bunty Nagi and Resul Pookutty spearheads the sound designing.

‘Jazbaa’ is by far one of the most soughtafter films from distributors and exhibitors all across the globe.

Penaz Masani to wow ghazal lovers soon

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OLLING MEADOWS, IL -The Zoroastrian Association of Chicago (ZAC) will present a benefit fund-raiser with Penaz Masani, Ghazal Queen of India, on June 7 at The Meadows Club 2950, W. Golf Rd Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.

Penaz is a famous ghazal singer from India whose performances have fascinated audiences around the world. She creates elation what with her melodic voice leaving the audience spellbound.

In 2009, Penaz Masani was conferred the Padmashree Award by the President of India.

Penaz with her glorious voice has the distinction of having a Platinum and three Gold Discs; she is the only woman to have achieved an eminent status in a traditionally male-dominated world of Ghazals.

She has had the honor of being invited by former President Zail Singh to perform at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ZAC was formed in 1975 to serve the needs of the growing Zoroastrian community in the Chicagoland area.

In 1983, the community of about

Penaz Masani 100 families worked hard to raise funds Zoroastrians in Illinois and neighboring and build the Arbab Rustom Guiv Darbe States.

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AN EVENING OF DEVOTIONAL OUTPOURING; ‘RUDRA: WHO REALLY IS HE?--PART 3’

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HICAGO, IL -- Popular Carnatic vocalist Unnikrishnan immersed the audience in a devotional outpouring of songs in his delectable style, taking the listeners on a spiritual journey on May 9.

The concert, ‘Rudra: Who Really Is He?--Part 3’, was held to a packed HTGC Sama Rathi Auditorium, and was organized by the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, 10915 Lemont Rd., Lemont, IL. The Rudra Committee team was led

by Lakshman Agadi as chair and Bhima Reddy, president of HTGC Temple, and Dr. Vijaya Sarma and Gopalkrishnan as co-chair and Subramanian Sundaram, finance committee chair.

Dr. Sangita Rangala, physician and director of Anand Dance Academy, was the Master of Ceremonies and Sivaraman Sivasubramanian as fund raising and who organized this event.

The program started sharply at 5:30 pm with Vedic Chant “Om Bhadram Karnebhih Shrinuyama Devah” by Sri Sathyagopal, priest of the temple, which was followed by Dr. Muthuswamy’s brief speech to welcome the artistes. Dr. Muthusamy and his wife were the chief guests for the Maharudram event.

Sri Unnikrishnan, a Carnatic vocalist and a national award-winning playback singer, started the evening with a brisk varnam “Sarasijanabha Maampaahi” in Nattai followed by “Siva Siva Enaraada” in Pantuvarali raga replete with alapana neraval and swaras.

This was at once absorbing and

Sivaraman Sivasubramanian (extreme left), Bhima Reddy, Sri Unnikrishnan and Lakshman Agadi with HTGCTemple volunteers and devotees at the concert. melodious with scholarly repartees from The soft sancharas around daivatham B Raghavendra Rao on violin. This krithi, and nishadam, janti prayogams, sudden not to mention the entire event organized glides between octaves truly transported

by HTGC, was an appropriate curtain- the listeners to another dimension. Saveri raiser for the main Rudra Homam that raga was compassionately ecstatic for will happen on June 12, 13, and 14.

“Sabesan Sevadi” composed by the genius An immediate change from Pantuvarali the late Dr. S Ramanathan. to Mayamalavagowla came as a surprise The kalpana swaras had such an upbeat as they are close yet farther apart in their quality, with delightfully embellishing raga swaroopa. korvais by Thiruvarur Vaidyanathan on Unnikrishnan brought out the varied Mridangam and Guruprasad on Ghatam, moods of these two ragas skillfully with sending the audience into a dancing enchanting meandering raga phrases at trance! After a short Malayamarutham for “Karpaga Manohara”, an expansive the very start of the alap.

A lively entertainer in “bantureeti and detailed Thodi raga was taken up kolu” had fast yet uplifting neraval in for the epic “Karthikeya Gangeya Gowri “Rama Nama maney”. What followed Thanaya”.

The lightning fast thri-sthayi next was one of the most soulful alaps of the evening in Saaramathi for Thyagaraja’s sancharas were breathtaking. Many audience favorites later, Unnikrishnan spiritual “Mokshamu Galada”.

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concluded with the crowd-favorite krithi “Thandanana” of Annamayya and a Shiva Bhajan.

The evening’s recital was attractive, divine, passionate, soulful, touching yet scholarly all at once. Unnikrishnan and his team of stalwarts transported everyone to timelessness. Chicago will relive these moments many times over.

“Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, which started as a place of worship three decades ago has transformed into a monumental institution upholding the traditional cultural, religious, and spiritual values that India holds dear” said Bhima Reddy, president of HTGC Temple.

Unnikrishnan was honored by Bhima Reddy, president of Temple, and his team was honored by Lakshman Agadi, chairman of the Rudra Committee.

Sivaraman Sivasubramanian was honored by Bhima Reddy for organizing the event, his dedication and devotion.

“I am taking this shawl on behalf of you. This shawl belongs to you” said Sivaraman Sivasubramanian.

This event was organized as a fundraiser for the MahaRudram event happening on June 12, 13 and 14. The event is expected to draw a huge crowd of about 10,000 from all over the country.

Additionally, close to 300 priests from across the US are participating in the Vedic Chanting. Another highlight is the recital of Lalita Sahasranamam by 1,500 women, and the presence of around 30 notable religious heads from all over the world.

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Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: May 29, 8:30 p.m hosted by Sahil, LA.TAN and Star Mantra at Sears Center Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone parkway, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. For more Information call Al Mansoor: 773-764-7576

Tamil Memorial Day 2015: May 24, 2:00 p.m., annual Tamil memorial for Tamil Civilian Victims died in Sri Lanka in May 2009 at Fountainadale Public Library (Bolingbrook), 300 W.Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois. For more information call, Dr.S.Skanthakumar (331) 472-7081 or email skanthakumar@ hotmail.com Gautam Khanna and Mona Malhotra: June 7, 5:00 pm., “A Soulful Evening featuring Chicago Indian Icon Gautam K hanna and CII female winner Mo n a Ma l h o t r a , hosted by Star kids at Viceroy of India, 233 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, Illinois, Tickets at $35, $25 (kids 6 to 12)

Free Breast Cancer Work Shop: Every Thursday, 10:00 a.m through June 25, free “breast Cancer workshops” at Asian Human Services Family Health Centre, 2424 W.Peterson Avenue, Chicago, Come at Scheduled time or Sign -up by calling Ami Shah (773)761-0011 Dr. Gurpreet Dhillon: 773-761-0300 gdhillon@ ahschicago.org

DS-Development Unveiled: featuring WBEZ Journalists Jerome McDonnell and Steve Bynum on their IDS travelogue in India (Feb 2015), May 17, 5:00 p.m to 7:30 p.m., hosted

by India Development Service at The Meadows club. 2950 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Registration $1, RSVP required at info@idusa.org or for more information, call Nilesh Kothari(630)430-7613 or email nileshmanisha87@gmail.com

Pakistan Fashion Festival: May 30, 7:00 p.m., “Pakistan Fashion” with live entertainment hosted by Studio Elite at Belvedere Events and Banquets, 117o W Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

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community news ASQ quality award for Dr Manu Vora FRIDAY, 29 MAY, 2015

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$1,000 reward for clue on monument vandals

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APERVILLE (IL) -- Dr. Manu K. Vora, of Naperville, Illinois, US, was honored by ASQ, the world’s largest network of quality resources and experts, for his innovative contributions and achievements in quality.

Dr. Vora was recognized with 24 others on May 3 in Nashville, TN, ahead of ASQ’s World Conference on Quality and Improvement.

Dr. Vora received ASQ’s Ishikawa Medal for his extraordinary commitment to teams in corporate, academic, professional, and philanthropic domains.

Dr. Vora is chairman and president of Business Excellence, Inc., a global quality management service firm.

He has over 40 years of leadership experience guiding Fortune 500 companies with Baldrige Performance Excellence in the areas of leadership development, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and process excellence.

For over 22 years, he has taught Quality Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management courses at various business schools globally. He is a past vice president of ASQ, ASQ Fellow, and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

St Louis Indians’ mite for Nepal’s quake-hit

O (L-R) Dr. Cecilia Kimberlin, Dr. Manu Vora, Stephen Hacker, & Mike Nichols Dr. Vora has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and MBA with Marketing Management. He is a soughtafter speaker on business excellence and quality management topics with over 440 presentations globally and has published over 50 articles in professional journals.

He has delivered executive education to audiences in Africa, Caribbean, Europe, Far East, Latin America, Middle East, and

the US. Dr. Vora is serving on the Board of Examiners of the International Asia Pacific Global Performance Excellence Award Program since 2004.

He is recognized with numerous honors from ASQ including Grant Medal for quality management training, Hutchens Medal for Social Responsibility, Lancaster Medal for International quality contributions, and Distinguished Service Medal for his life-long service to society.

’FALLON (IL) – The police are searching for the vandals who damaged a monument that honors veterans in O’Fallon, Illinois.

The stone monument, which honors veterans from O’Fallon, was pushed to the ground over the weekend. O’Fallon City employees discovered the damage last week.

“This makes us feel for people who served our county. Veterans are so important to us and we know about that. It makes us feel violated,” said Beth Reidelberger.

Reidelberger served on the committee that worked for nine years to build the monument in 2006. His step-father’s name is on the monument as he served in World War II. The police are offering a $1,000 reward to anyone that has information that will lead to an arrest.

O’Fallon police may be contacted at 618-624-4545.

Farha Anwar mesmerizes Chicago’s music lovers

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Dr.Sharad Parikh Hindu temple fund raising –chair

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T LOUIS, MO – A fund-raising dinner for Nepal earthquake disaster relief was held at Mahatma Gandhi Center on May 15.

The Hindu Temple of St Louis organized this historic event with the support of the Mahatma Gandhi Center, the India Association of St. Louis, the Gujarati Samaj of St Louis, the Telugu Association of St Louis, the Bal Vihar, the Ohmkaram, the NATS and other organizations.

The event started with a welcome by Dr. G. V. Naidu, Hindu Temple chairman, followed by a speech by Nepali association Justin Jamal Warner leader Balram Thapa and representatives from various bodies.

Over 200 members attended the fund-raising dinner which raised $42,000 which will be sent through the Shri Ramkrishan Mission and the Himalayan Family Health care project.

“A very enjoyable night and a fantastic outcome which will help the Nepalese get back on their feet”, said Thapa.

HICAGO, IL -- Deccan Cultural Academy (DCA) & Masti hosted “Farha Anwar Live concert in Chicago” which was a collective effort of Dr. Siraj Ahmed and Mujeeb Ahmed.

The renowned singer Farha Anwar rocked Meadows Club, Rolling meadows, IL on May 16 as Chicago saw one of the finest concerts of all times. Farha mesmerized the enthusiastic crowd for about four hours, singing her own songs and hits from various Bollywood films.

The first-time celebrity show for Masti Grill (Masti) in Chicagoland exceeded all expectations of perfect hosting, fantastic fun and outstanding entertainment.

In Farha Anwar’s first US tour, Chicago was a sold-out.

Established in 2013 by Mujeeb Ahmed, Masti has created a niche for music lovers to show case their singing talent, along with providing flavorful exquisite dining experience.

Masti Grill (Masti) is a group for “Any person” who is an amateur or professional, young or old, male or female, genuinely

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interested in listening and/or singing Bollywood or any Indian/Pakistani melody.

DCA (Deccan Cultural Academy) is a proud supporter of Masti-Entertainment and Chicago Ki Awaaz. DCA, a non-profit organization, was started by Dr. Siraj Ahmed.

The goal of DCA is to support cultural activities of the Indian subcontinent here in the US. Among the sponsors, Iftekhar Shareef

and Bhavesh Patel were very appreciative of the event.

Hemant Brahmbhatt (Hi India), Javaid Ahmed, Babu Patel Sahil, Mayur & Nick Patel (L.A. Tan), Sunil Shah, Babu Varma, Tanveer Rather, Waseem Taher, Hina Trivedi as well as Nasir Shaikh, Jamil Khan from Pakistani community, were recognized as supporters.

Consul General of India, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, was seen at the event with Dr. Siraj Ahmed.

Indian mother wins $4-m lottery prize

ES PLAILNES, IL – Nothing says ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ like a $4-million winning lottery ticket!

Des Plaines resident Priti Shah received three Illinois lottery instant tickets from her daughter for Mother’s Day. “I didn’t win on the first two tickets, but the third ticket more than made up for it!” she said after scratching a $100-Million Money Mania ticket and instantly winning a top prize of $4million.

Shah was at home celebrating Mother’s Day with family when she used a penny to scratch her tickets.

“I think I was in shock when I saw the

Priti Shah $4million prize! After a few days, I went to a store to check my ticket and even when they confirmed it, I still couldn’t believe it was true,” she said when she presented her winning ticket at the Illinois Lottery Prize

Center in Des Plaines.

Shah’s prize will be annuitized over a 20-year period. She will receive $200,000 a year for 20 years, prior to withholding taxes.

She plans to share the money with family and invest.

“The next 20 years of my life will certainly be easier.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Gateway Newstands, 4130A North Harlem Avenue in Norridge. The retailer will receive a $40,000 bonus, 1 per cent of the prize amount, for selling a winning ticket. $100 Million Money Mania is a $20 instant ticket that featured three top prizes of $4 million and 20 prizes of $100,000.

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OMEGA-3 BOOSTS BRAIN POWER AMONG THE ELDERLY Older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids did better than their peers on tests of cognitive flexibility IANS, OTTAWA

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mega-3 fatty acids — found in fish, nuts and certain seeds like flax seeds — can improve cognitive abilities among the elderly, finds a study.

It found that older adults at risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease who consumed more omega-3 fatty acids did better than their peers on tests of cognitive flexibility.

When it comes to fat, there is one type you do not want to cut back on: Omega-3 fatty acids.

Two crucial ones — EPA and DHA — are primarily found in certain fish.

ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds.

“Recent research suggests that there is a critical link between nutritional deficiencies and the

incidence of both cognitive impairment and degenerative neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's

Teenage obesity may double bowel cancer risk

LONDON: Being obese or very overweight during teenage may double the risk of developing bowel cancer by the time one is middle-aged, says a new research.

Elizabeth Kantor from Harvard School of Public Health in the US with her colleagues tracked the health of 240,000 Swedish men, who had been conscripted into the military between the age of 16 and 20 during 1969-76.

The men were then monitored for bowel cancer up to 2010, during which 885 of the men developed bowel cancer.

Compared with those whose weight was within the normal range when they enlisted (BMI or body

mass index 18.5-25 kg/square meter), those who were very overweight (BMI ranging between 27.5 and nudging 30), were twice as likely to develop bowel cancer.

Obesity in teenage, classified as a BMI of more than 30, was associated with 2.38 folds higher risk of developing bowel cancer.

The researchers also found a link between high level of an indicator of systemic inflammation during teenage years to heightened risk of the disease in later life.

Both factors were independent of each other, indicating that teen BMI may influence bowel cancer risk through mechanisms other than inflammation, the study said.

disease,” said lead author Aron Barbey from University of Illinois.

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that optimal nutrition helps preserve cognitive function, slow the progression of aging and reduce the incidence of debilitating diseases in healthy aging populations.

The study focused on 40 healthy older adults between the ages of 65 and 75 who are carriers of a gene variant that is known to contribute to the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

The researchers tested participants’ cognitive flexibility, measured levels of the fatty acids EPA and DHA in their blood.

“We were able to show that higher volume in the anterior cingulate cortex (a brain region known to contribute to cognitive flexibility) was an intermediary in the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and cognitive flexibility,” the authors said.

Cognitive flexibility refers to the ability to efficiently switch between tasks.

Long drive puts you at burnout risk: Study TORONTO: If your daily drive to office lasts more than 20 minutes, you may be at increased risk of burnout, says a new study.

“Stressful commute is linked to three dimensions of burnout: emotional burnout, cynicism and professional efficacy,” said researcher Annie Barreck from the University of Montreal in Canada.

She, however, noted that the “effects of the duration of a commute on a person's mental health vary according to the type of transport used and the profile of the area where the person works”.

“A correlation exists between commuting stress factors and the likelihood of suffering from burnout.

But their importance varies according to the individual, the conditions in which their trips take place, and the place where the individual works,” she said.

The study involved 1,942 people, aged between 17 and 69, working at 63 organizations in Quebec.

The findings showed that there is a significant link between commuting (i.e. the trip between home and work) and the presentation of the symptoms of professional burnout.

The bigger the city, the more stressful was the commute, at least for people travelling by car.

Motherhood brings lasting changes to the brain IANS, WASHINGTON

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ooking at the effects of hormone therapy on females, researchers have found that pregnancy and motherhood could stimulate certain permanent changes in the brain.

Hormone therapy (HT) is prescribed to alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause in women.

“Our most recent research shows that previous motherhood alters cognition and neuroplasticity in response to hormone therapy, demonstrating that motherhood permanently alters the brain,” said researcher Liisa Galea from University of British Columbia in Canada.

The study focused on a specific brain region, called the hippocam-

pus, which has important roles in memory and spatial ability, such as navigational skills.

The researchers investigated whether the different forms of the hormone estrogens could have dif-

ferent effects on rats that had experienced motherhood once and on those who had not.

There are three forms of estrogens: estradiol, estrone and estriol.

They found that estrone-based HT improved learning in middle-aged rats who had not experienced motherhood, but impaired learning in rats of the same age who experienced motherhood.

“Hormones have a profound impact on our mind. Pregnancy and motherhood are life-changing events resulting in marked alterations in the psychology and physiology of a woman,” Galea said.

“Our results argue that these factors should be taken into account when treating brain disorders in women,” she said.

Growing up with smokers doubles fagging risk IANS, NEW YORK

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esearchers have found that growing up in a home with a regular smoker nearly doubles the chances of a child becoming an adult smoker.

“We know that exposure to cigarette smoking as a child is a risk factor for adult smoking because it is a learnt behavior, and our study results corroborate this theory,” said study lead author Elena NavasNacher. The findings are based on

data from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), the largest ongoing study of this ethno-culturally diverse population in the U.S.

The researchers looked at data collected from 13,231 adults between the ages 18-74.

Forty percent of participants reported being exposed to smoking in their homes as children and adolescents, and 20 percent of all participants were current cigarette smokers.

Childhood exposure to household smoking nearly doubled the risk of being a current smoker compared with those never exposed to smoking within the household.

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