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Bobby Jindal clashes with rival

An intra-party feud broke out over Affordable Care Act as Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unveiled a plan to replace ‘Obamacare; Jindal said they couldn’t afford entitlement programs ARUN KUMAR, WASHINGTON

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ll the 17 Republican presidential candidates, including Louisiana’s Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal, want to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law, but there is little said about what would come in its place.

An intra-party feud broke out August 18 over the Affordable Care Act with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unveiling a plan to replace “Obamacare” and Jindal immediately attacking it on the campaign trail.

Walker’s plan “makes the mistake President Obama did of creating a new entitlement program at a time when we can’t afford the entitlement programs we’ve got today”, Jindal told a lunch crowd in Le Mars in Iowa, The Advocate news-

Bobby Jindal took exception to the healthcare plan proposed by Walker.

paper reported. “I don’t think that Republicans should be offering Obamacare-lite plans,a¿ Jindal told reporters in Le Mars. “It continues this idea of government dependence.” “For several months now,

Hillary Clinton email saga turns murkier

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I’ve been the only candidate to offer a detailed plan,a¿ said Jindal continuing the tirade at a forum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on August 18 night. “It’s one thing to give a speech, but it’s another to give IANS, WASHINGTON

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illary Clinton’s email problem is getting worse even as frontrunner Democratic presidential contender sought to downplay the controversy surrounding her use of a private server for official work as “political.”

Intelligence officials assigned to review emails from Clinton’s time as Secretary of State have so far recommended that 305 documents be referred to agencies for further consultation, according to a report filed with a federal judge on August 17.

The 305 documents for review were picked “out of a sample of approximately 20 percent of the Clinton emails,” the State Department said in court papers.

After inspectors general for the State Department and for the Intelligence Community raised concerns about the content of the emails, the

details.” Walker’s plan calls for the creation of a refundable tax credit for individuals who do not have employer-based coverage.

That’s what Jindal has pointed to as an “entitlement” in the plan, though he previously has expressed support for some refundable tax credits for health care, the Advocate noted. Jindal later challenged Walker to a debate over healthcare in Iowa, via Twitter and an email blast from his campaign.

“Walker’s plan is getting rave reviews from the conservative movement for being a thoughtful, substantive and viable plan to repeal and replace Obamacare and make health care affordable and accessible for Americans,” Walker’s campaign said in an email to The Advocate.

“The refundable health care tax credits the governor includes have

been supported by many conservatives because they put health care decision-making in the hands of the American people where it belongs.”

Since 2010, Republicans have pledged to repeal and replace Obamacare. The Republican controlled House “has voted 56 times to repeal or undermine the law, but zero times on a plan to replace it”, the Washington Post pointed out.

All the 17 Republicans candidates too have promised to repeal the law, “but most of them have said relatively little about what they’d put in its place”, the influential newspaper noted.

Front-runner Donald Trump, for instance, has said that his replacement would be “something terrific” and that it would involve making an unspecified deal with hospitals to treat the poor and uninsured.

State Department added intelligence staff to assist in the process.

Meanwhile, Senate Judiciary Committee’s Republican Chairman Chuck Grassley asked Clinton attorney David Kendall to explain how he secured three thumb drives containing back up copies of roughly 30,000 emails that Clinton gave to the State Department in printed form last year.

Clinton has said that she and her attorney reviewed all of her emails and destroyed ones that they deemed personal. “It appears the FBI has determined that your clearance is not sufficient to allow you to maintain custody of the emails,” Grassley wrote in a letter sent to Kendall.

Grassley suggested it was unlikely that a safe would by itself be deemed adequate to hold data classified at the “TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information” level.

US FDA approves first Viagra for women WASHINGTON: In what could help millions of women suffering from low sexual desire globally, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first "female Viagra" to treat acquired and generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women.

Named Addyi (also known as flibanserin), the 100 mg "pink Viagra" can be taken once daily at bedtime.

"Patients should discontinue treatment after eight weeks if they do not report an improvement in sexual desire and associated distress," FDA said in a statement released on August 18.

Trump leads race among Republicans, proposes tough immigration law IANS, WASHINGTON

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ew York real estate mogul Donald Trump holds on the top position in the Republican presidential field by a wide margin and has won the party's trust more than any other candidate, a CNN/ORC poll said.

According to Tuesday's survey, 24 percent of Republican registered voters say they support Trump, while the runner-up, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, has garnered 13 percent, reported Xinhua.

The supporting rate for other 15 Republican candidates was stuck in single digits, the survey said.

After the first Republican prime-

time primary debate in August, Trump's favorability rate also increased, rising from about 50 percent in a July survey to 58 percent among Republicans, indicated the survey.

As many as 58 percent of Republicans believe the Republican Party would have a better chance to win in 2016 with someone else other than Trump among the top tier.

Meanwhile, though Trump would not unveil his first batch of policies and governing plans till the second primary debate that starts in September, Republican voters trust him more than any other Republican candidates on several top issues.

According to the survey, 45 per-

cent say they trust Trump most on the economy, 44 percent on illegal immigration and 32 percent on his campaign against the extremist group of the Islamic State.* The debate over birthright citizenship has been given a key role in the 2016 US presidential contest by Trump, who raised the issue in his radical immigration plan.

The draconian immigration proposal that Trump presented on August 16 calls for the deportation of the country's estimated 11 million undocumented migrants -- was seconded Monday by one of his rivals for the Republican nomination, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

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Modi’s Bihar bonanza angers Nitish

After his controversial ‘BIMARU’ comment, Prime Minister announces a massive Rs.1.25 trillion package for election-bound Bihar; attacks Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his ‘arrogance’ IANS, SAHARSA (BIHAR)

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rime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs.1.25 trillion package for election-bound Bihar and attacked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his “arrogance” in returning money meant for victims of the 2008 Kosi floods.

Shortly After Modi ended his campaign speech attended by thousands at Ara town, Nitish Kumar accused the prime minister of spreading falsehood and insisted the money was Bihar’s right and not a favor.

After laying the foundation stones for 10 road projects, Modi told the rally that the package would change the face of Bihar and urged the people to vote the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in the assem-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ‘Parivartan rally’ in Bihar. (Photo: IANS)

bly polls. The prime minister said Rs.400 billion unspent from an earlier aid package to the state would also be given, taking the total central assistance to Rs.1.65 trillion.

Modi recalled that before the 2014 Lok Sabha election, he had promised a special package of Rs.500 billion to Bihar. “But looking at the dreams of a prosperous

Moody’s lowers India’s growth forecast IANS, NEW DELHI

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ears over deficient rains in the current monsoon season and gradual progress of reforms have prompted global credit ratings agency Moody’s to lower India’s growth forecast for this year by 50 basis points to 7 percent.

“As a net importer of commodities, India’s growth outlook benefits from the fall in commodity prices over the past year. It is also little affected by demand from China and more generally slower global trade growth,” Moody’s Investors Service said this week.

“We have revised our GDP growth (for India) forecast down to around 7 percent in light of a drier than average monsoon although rainfall was not as low as feared at the start of the season,” it said in its

latest “Global Macro Outlook 2015-16”.

“We maintain our forecast that GDP will rise by 7.5 percent in 2016”. it said, adding that economic activity will continue to strengthen, with the implementation of

India’s First Lady cremated...

reforms, gradual as they may be.

“One main risk to our forecast is that the pace of reforms slows significantly as consensus behind the need for reform weakens once the least controversial aspects of the government’s plan have been implemented,” it said.

One such reform, as indicated above, is the introduction of a panIndia goods and services tax regime, which is a lengthy process -- beginning with an amendment to the Constitution and approvals by at least 15 states.

At the same time, the agency held out hope that India may overtake its Asian neighbor this year. “In China, Moody’s maintains its baseline GDP growth forecast of 6.8 percent this year and 6.5 percent in 2016, before falling towards 6 percent by the end of the decade.”

Bihar, it was later to give a bigger package.” Modi accused Nitish Kumar of playing political games and of getting only Rs.120 billion for Bihar from the previous Congress-led UPA government.

He also challenged Nitish Kumar’s claim that Bihar was no longer a ‘BIMBARU’ state.

“Our chief minister turned very angry and said who is Modi to call Bihar a BIMARU state. He said with authority that Bihar is no longer a BIMARU state. If that’s true, I will be the happiest person,” he noted.

Later, addressing another rally in Saharsa district, Modi again targeted Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal-United leader and the BJP’s arch foe in the election. “The chief minister returned the money given to help the people affected by the Kosi

floods. It hurt me.”

“At the time of the Kosi tragedy, an arrogant leader was not worried about the pain and suffering of the flood victims,” Modi said.

Miffed over advertisements featuring him and then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and referring to the aid provided by Gujarat during the 2008 floods, Nitish Kumar returned the Rs.50 milliongiven for the purpose.

Modi said the fear of a return of ‘jungle raj’ was rattling Bihar. “A wind for change is blowing in Bihar.

It favors the BJP-led NDA.” Nitish Kumar raised questions about Modi’s package for Bihar.

“While I will wait to hear the details of the so-called package announced by Modi, I emphasize (that) special assistance is our right and not a favor,” he tweeted.

Sushma to visit Egypt, Germany NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to the United Arab Emirates, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit Egypt on August 23. Thereafter, Sushma Swaraj will proceed to Germany.

Terrorism and trade are likely to be top on the agenda of Sushma Swaraj’s talks in Egypt as President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has approved new stringent counter-terrorism laws to fight growing jihadist insurgency in his country.

Jihadist groups have stepped up attacks in Egypt after the overthrow of the then president Mohammed Morsi two years ago, and the government has launched a crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt is also taking ambitious steps towards boosting its economy, with Sisi earlier this month inaugu-

Sushma Swaraj

rating the $8 billion New Suez Canal, a waterway running parallel to a part of the 19th century Suez Canal connecting the Mediterranean and the Red Sea - the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

AAP seeks ‘criminal’ action against power discoms IANS, NEW DELHI

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President Pranab Mukherjee’s wife Suvra Mukherjee was cremated in New Delhi on August 19. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina. A sombre-looking President Mukherjee and his children Sharmistha, Abhijit and Indrajit were present. Vice President Hamid Ansari was also seen. (Photo: IANS)

ven as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party sought “criminal action” against the three power distributors in the capital for allegedly inflating the money due from consumers, the companies said the matter was not just still under audit but also sub-judice.

The party has also demanded rationalization of the city-capital’s power tariff, lower the rates and put a moratorium on future such hikes.

It also said people should get their money back, if they were overcharged.

“We demand criminal action against the power discoms. They should be sent behind the bars,” AAP leader Deepak Bajpai said,

alluding to a preliminary report of India’s official auditor, which was purportedly leaked to a section of the media. The AAP also wanted the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to be made public. The Delhi government refrained from making any official statement. But sources said legal

opinion was being sought to move the high court in this regard.

“We are shocked at the factually incorrect, mischievous and distorted reporting in a section of the media on a purported CAG audit report on the Delhi Discoms,” said the spokesperson for two of the companies — BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna.

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UNF wins Sri Lanka battle

UNP leaders express confidence that they would reach the figure of 113 MPs — needed to form a government — with the help of smaller parties IANS, COLOMBO

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ri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Front (UNF) on August 18 won a keenly fought parliamentary election, winning 106 of the 225 seats.

The opposition led by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa conceded defeat. “Let us together build a civilized society, build a consensual government and create a new country with equal opportunities for everybody,” said Wickremesinghe.

According to final results, the UNF fell just seven seats short of a parliamentary majority. But members from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) loyal to President Maithripala Sirisena are expected to support the UNF to give it a clear majority.

The opposition United People’ s

Indonesian plane crashes; 54 dead WASHINGTON : All the bodies of the 54 people aboard an ATR42300 of Trigana Air Service that crashed have been found, an official said. The flight had left Sentani Airport in Papua region's capital Jayapura at 2:22 p.m. and was scheduled to land in the southern town of Oksibil at about 3:16 p.m., officials said.

The plane lost contact at about 2:55 p.m., Transportation Ministry spokesman J.A. Barata told CNN Indonesia.

Henry Bambang Soelistyo, head of the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) said the bodies were found in Okbape district near Oksibil city.

Tatang Kurniadi, head of Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), said the plane was fit to fly on that day.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe flaunts a victory sign.

Freedom Alliance (UPFA), whose main candidate was former president Rajapaksa, got 93 seats in August 17 polls, a far cry from the majority it was expecting. A sombre Rajapaksa conceded defeat.

Bangkok blasts ‘worst attack on Thailand’ IANS, BANGKOK

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hai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has said the bombing of a shrine in here that claimed 20 lives, including those of three foreigners, and injured 125 others was the “worst ever attack” on the country.

“This is the worst incident that has ever happened in Thailand,” Prayuth said. “There have been minor bombs or just noise, but this time they aim for innocent lives.

They want to destroy our economy, our tourism.”

On August 17, at about 7 p.m., an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near the Brahmin statue at the Erawan Shrine at the Ratchaprasong intersection in central Bangkok, packed with evening rush-hour commuters and tourists, many of whom were visiting the

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96 people and wounding 240.

Without directly referring to the attack, the Council passed a resolution reiterating its stance of a political solution in Syria.

The document demands “all parties cease any attacks against civilians as such”.

ANKARA: The Islamic State militant group posted a video in Turkish on August 18 threatening Ankara and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan by calling on Muslim citizens to join the fight and conquer the capital. The speaker in the video accuses Erdogan of rebelling against God and having opened Turkish soil to “cross worshippers”, which is to say the US.

Fate of n-deal unclear: Khamenei TEHRAN: Iran will not allow US to make inroads into the country after its nuclear deal with big powers, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei asserted, adding that it will con- Ali Khamenei tinue to oppose U.S. policies in the Middle East. Khamenei, the country’s highest authority, has refrained from making decisive statements on the July 14 nuclear agreement, but gave President Hassan Rouhani crucial political cover to pursue talks with the six powers.

Stop pressurizing expats, China warned

shrine, the Bangkok Post reported.

Police revised the toll from the blast from 27 to 20 including two Chinese and one Filipino.

With a powerful flash caught on security video and a boom heard blocks away, the blast from the IED

scattered body parts across the intersection, blasted windows and destroyed motorbikes and vehicles.

Authorities have said that it is too early to determine the possible motives or who the perpetrators may be.

WASHINGTON: U.S. diplomats have warned China to stop using covert law enforcement agents on U.S. soil to pressure Chinese citizens into returning home to face justice, often on corruption charges. U.S. and China have a legal cooperation treaty but officials stressed that it requires Beijing to share evidence and work through the US legal system. China responded saying it was simply fighting corruption.

Pak wants to involve OIC on Kashmir ARUL LOUIS, UNITED NATIONS

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IANS, UNITED NATIONS

he UN Security Council has condemned attacks against civilians in Syria and underscored the need for a political transition to end the conflict that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the country.

The conflict in Syria was discussed in a UN Security Council session convened late on August 16, a day after the Syrian air force bombed the city of Duma, killing

The former president, whose decade-long rule was marred by human rights abuses, told his aides that he expected Wickremesinghe to lure some of his MPs to cobble a majority in parliament.

UNP leaders expressed confidence that they would reach the figure of 113 MPs needed to form a government with the help of smaller parties.

“We intend to keep our promises and develop the country,” UNP leader John Amaratunga said, adding that Wickremesinghe would again take oath as prime minister.

The election results showed that many even in Sinhalese majority areas who had backed Rajapaksa in the January presidential election, which he stunningly lost to Sirisena, had thrown their weight behind the UNF, which is allied with Sirisena.

The main Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), won 14 seats in the northern district of Jaffna. The Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna got four seats. The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) won one seat each.

SHORT TAKES IS urges Muslims to revolt against Erdogan

akistan launched a thinly veiled criticism of India over the functioning of SAARC as it tried to involve the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in the Kashmir dispute at a meeting of the Security Council August 18.

Islamabad’s Permanent Representative Maliha Lodhi told the Council that the OIC “collectively, and in cooperation with the UN” can address the Kashmir dispute, which she bracketed with the Palestine and other Middle East problems.

Maliha Lodhi

“The UN should actively promote cooperation with the OIC in areas such as: mediation and conciliation of disputes; peacekeeping and peace building,” Lodhi said.

“Its members are involveddirectly or indirectly-in the numerous security challenges, which bedevil the Middle East, Africa and beyond,” she said. “Collectively, and in cooperation with the UN, it has the capabilities to address and overcome these challenges-including Palestine and other Middle East conflicts as well as the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.”

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Modi exhorts India to ‘start up, stand up’

In his second Independence Day address, Modi vows to build a ‘new India’, focuses on domestic issues and gives foreign policy a miss IANS, NEW DELHI

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rime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 vowed to end corruption, exhorted India to “start up, stand up”, didn’t announce the eagerlyawaited One Rank One Pension scheme and gave a complete miss to foreign policy.

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the 17th century Red Fort, Modi said in his second Independence Day address that his government was determined to build a new India, including providing electricity to 18,500 power-less villages in the next 1,000 days.

Dressed in a cream kurta pyjama, beige jacket and mustard headgear, Modi said his ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign was the biggest success of his BJP-led government which took office in May last year.

He, however, disappointed thousands of ex-service personnel who were awaiting for a concrete announcement on the One-Rank-

One-Pension (OROP) scheme. He said the government had accepted in principle the scheme, but not give any clear roadmap for its adoption, prompting protesting ex-servicemen in Jantar Mantar to cry out “shame, shame”.

In a first for August 15, the prime minister did not touch upon foreign policy — despite his

month ago in Ufa, Russia, in a landmark move to ease tensions between the two neighbors.

During his one hour and 23minute-long speech, Modi made it clear that there was no place for casteism and communalism in India. He said the country can be free of corruption but we “have to start from the top”.

The prime minister said that a lot had been done in the area of financial inclusion in the past year, and gave the example of his Jan Dhan Yojana, under which some 170 million people have got bank accounts numerous trips — and focussed wholly on domestic issues. There was no mention of India’s neighbors, even Pakistan, in Modi’s speech that began at 7.30 a.m. and ended just before 9 a.m.

The miss is all the more stark as Modi had met Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif just over a

“It can be done... Corruption is eating up our country like termites.

If you want to get rid of termites, you have to inject medicine.” He pointed out that there was no allegation of corruption against his government.

“Corruption had become part of the system. Contractors were run-

ning the nation. We have taken steps to correct the system.”

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), he said, was probing some 800 cases of black money until he took power. Now the CBI was examining 1,800 cases.

Already billions of rupees had been collected from people who had begun to declare their ill-gotten assets, he said.

In his speech, Modi repeatedly used the word “Team India” to denote a united nation. “This is Team India, a team of 125 crore Indians. This is the team that makes the nation and takes our nation to new heights,” he said.

Modi also listed key initiatives of his 15-month government in the area of financial inclusion, fighting graft and inducing transparency, and said true economic progress must touch the bottom of the pyramid.

He said the country’s youth be given opportunities and support to become entrepreneurs in their own

right, notably the deprived. “In the coming days, start-ups will be promoted in every corner of the country. Start up India, stand up India,” the prime minister said.

“All banks in our country must contribute to a start-up revolution.

Each of the 125,000 bank branches must assist one Dalit or one tribal entrepreneur and one woman entrepreneur. They must also become entrepreneurs in the future.”

The prime minister said a lot had been done in the area of financial inclusion in the past year, and gave the example of his Jan Dhan Yojana, under which some 170 million people have got bank accounts. Also, 10 crore people enrolled in social security schemes in 100 days.

“For the poor, the doors of banks were closed. I said this has to change... Bank accounts are essential for integrating the poor into the financial system. That’s what we have done.”

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The Prime Minister pays homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before heading for Red Fort.

Modi interacts with school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 69th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Modi inspects the Guard of Honor at Red Fort in Delhi on August 15.

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independence day special India celebrates 69th Independence Day

Modi exhorts India to ‘start up, stand up’

In his second Independence Day address, Modi vows to build a ‘new India’, focuses on domestic issues and gives foreign policy a miss IANS, NEW DELHI

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rime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 vowed to end corruption, exhorted India to “start up, stand up”, didn’t announce the eagerlyawaited One Rank One Pension scheme and gave a complete miss to foreign policy.

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the 17th century Red Fort, Modi said in his second Independence Day address that his government was determined to build a new India, including providing electricity to 18,500 power-less villages in the next 1,000 days.

Dressed in a cream kurta pyjama, beige jacket and mustard headgear, Modi said his ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign was the biggest success of his BJP-led government which took office in May last year.

He, however, disappointed thousands of ex-service personnel who were awaiting for a concrete announcement on the One-Rank-

One-Pension (OROP) scheme. He said the government had accepted in principle the scheme, but not give any clear roadmap for its adoption, prompting protesting ex-servicemen in Jantar Mantar to cry out “shame, shame”.

In a first for August 15, the prime minister did not touch upon foreign policy — despite his

month ago in Ufa, Russia, in a landmark move to ease tensions between the two neighbors.

During his one hour and 23minute-long speech, Modi made it clear that there was no place for casteism and communalism in India. He said the country can be free of corruption but we “have to start from the top”.

The prime minister said that a lot had been done in the area of financial inclusion in the past year, and gave the example of his Jan Dhan Yojana, under which some 170 million people have got bank accounts numerous trips — and focussed wholly on domestic issues. There was no mention of India’s neighbors, even Pakistan, in Modi’s speech that began at 7.30 a.m. and ended just before 9 a.m.

The miss is all the more stark as Modi had met Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif just over a

“It can be done... Corruption is eating up our country like termites.

If you want to get rid of termites, you have to inject medicine.” He pointed out that there was no allegation of corruption against his government.

“Corruption had become part of the system. Contractors were run-

ning the nation. We have taken steps to correct the system.”

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), he said, was probing some 800 cases of black money until he took power. Now the CBI was examining 1,800 cases.

Already billions of rupees had been collected from people who had begun to declare their ill-gotten assets, he said.

In his speech, Modi repeatedly used the word “Team India” to denote a united nation. “This is Team India, a team of 125 crore Indians. This is the team that makes the nation and takes our nation to new heights,” he said.

Modi also listed key initiatives of his 15-month government in the area of financial inclusion, fighting graft and inducing transparency, and said true economic progress must touch the bottom of the pyramid.

He said the country’s youth be given opportunities and support to become entrepreneurs in their own

right, notably the deprived. “In the coming days, start-ups will be promoted in every corner of the country. Start up India, stand up India,” the prime minister said.

“All banks in our country must contribute to a start-up revolution.

Each of the 125,000 bank branches must assist one Dalit or one tribal entrepreneur and one woman entrepreneur. They must also become entrepreneurs in the future.”

The prime minister said a lot had been done in the area of financial inclusion in the past year, and gave the example of his Jan Dhan Yojana, under which some 170 million people have got bank accounts. Also, 10 crore people enrolled in social security schemes in 100 days.

“For the poor, the doors of banks were closed. I said this has to change... Bank accounts are essential for integrating the poor into the financial system. That’s what we have done.”

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The Prime Minister pays homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat before heading for Red Fort.

Modi interacts with school children after addressing the Nation on the occasion of 69th Independence Day.

Prime Minister Modi inspects the Guard of Honor at Red Fort in Delhi on August 15.

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‘Economic freedom key to independence’

INDIAN TROOPERS UNFURL TRICOLOR

Tamil Nadu chief minister stresses on the urgent need to empower the downtrodden first so that they can utilize the real benefits of economic freedom IANS, CHENNAI

The BSF troops celebrate I-Day at Attar-Wagah border.

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conomic freedom is foundation of independence and the government is taking all steps for the develoipment of the poor, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in Chennai. She also said the state is expected to get an investment of over Rs.100,000 crore at the global investor meet to be held here next month.

Unfurling the national flag on Independence Day, she said: "Economic freedom is the foundation of all types of freedom. For the past four years the government has been taking several steps for the upliftment of the poor."

Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa during the 69th Independence Day in Chennai. (Photo: IANS)

She listed out the various social welfare measures implemented by her government in the field of education and other spheres.

Jayalalithaa also announced

BJP MP raises Gorkhaland issue on Independence Day

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during the 69th Independence day celebration in Kolkata. (Photo: IANS)

KOLKATA: BJP member of parliament from West Bengal’s Darjeeling S.S. Ahluwalia on August 15 raised concerns about a separate state for the Gorkhas even as the nation spoke of unity on India’s 69th Independence Day. “When will the Gorkha say I (the Gorkhas) belong to Gorkhaland”? the parliamentarian said at a programme in the hills of Darjeeling.

He cited the example of the Biharis hailing from Bihar, the Punjabis coming from the land of seven rivers and the Tamils belonging to

Tamil Nadu - all residing in states based on their ethnicity.

The ethnic group of Gorkhas has long been demanding a separate state in north Bengal.

The BJP leadership in the state was quick to distance itself from Ahluwalia’s statements and said the party wants unity in West Bengal.

“Maybe he (Ahluwalia) made an emotional speech,” BJP MLA Shamik Bhattacharya said.

Prime minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech, reiterated the need for unity in India.

increased monthly pension for the freedom fighters and their families. She also gave away the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam award to space scientist Valarmathi.

CHANDIGARH: From border areas in Punjab adjoining Pakistan to towns and cities across Punjab and Haryana, the 69th Independence Day was celebrated in the region on August 15.

Border Security Force (BSF) troopers celebrated the occasion with the hoisting of the national flag and brief ceremonies at the Attari and Hussainiwala check-posts in Punjab’s border districts of Amritsar and Ferozepur respectively.

Events were also held by the BSF at various border out posts (BoPs) along Punjab’s 553-km long international border with Pakistan.

No exchange of sweets took place between the BSF and their Pakistani counterparts at the Attari-Wagah joint check post, 30 km from Amritsar.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal unfurled the national flag at Mohali, adjoining Chandigarh.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, sporting a saffron headgear (pagri) and a saffron half jacket, hoisted the flag in the historic town of Kurukshetra, about 100 km from Punjab.

Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki unfurled the national flag in Panchkula town, adjoining Chandigarh town.

Assam defies militant threats on I-Day IANS, GUWAHATI

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he people of Assam braved militant threats to gather in large numbers across the state to celebrate the country’s 69th Independence Day on August 15. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi unfurled the national flag at the official venue for the celebrations at the Veterinary College ground of Khanapara in Assam.

The anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom

BSF and BGB officials exchange sweets on 69th Independence Day

(Ulfa) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) had called for a boycott of the Independence Day functions and

called a general shutdown on Saturday. “When my government took oath in 2001, the condition of Assam was not good,” Gogoi said, saying development work had halted, there were law and order problems and people felt insecure.

“People wanted a change and ... we have been able to change the situation,” he said addressing a large gathering.

He added violence was the main hindrance to Assam’s progress.

Gaiety, enthusiasm mark I-Day in Odisha IANS, BHUBANESWAR

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he 69th Independence Day was celebrated with gaiety, joy and enthusiasm across Odisha on August 15 amid tight security measures.

Hoisting the national flag at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said Odisha is on development path and this development has opened the gate to fulfil the aspirations of the people.

Informing that the state government has decided to convert all kutcha (mud brick) houses into pucca (concrete) house, he said the

government has already made 5.70 lakh pucca houses under Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana.

He also said the government would implement Odisha urban mission to provide affordable houses to the economically weaker

section people in the urban areas of the state.

Describing youth as major players for growth, Patnaik said the government has aimed to generate three lakh jobs under the manufacturing sector by 2019-20.

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It’s ‘NaMo NaMo’ in UAE

Prime Minister Modi gets a cheering crowd of thousands of Indians to give a standing ovation to Abu Dhabi crown prince for the gift of land for a temple IANS, DUBAI

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rime Minister Narendra Modi on August 17 got a cheering crowd of thousands of Indians to give a standing ovation to the Abu Dhabi crown prince for the gift of land for a temple, and took a jibe at the previous UPA regime for not having visited the Gulf nation in 34 years.

Addressing the diaspora at the Dubai Cricket Ground in his last engagement of the day, Modi even spoke a few lines in Malayalam to send the crowd ecstatic.

The UAE is home to 2.6 million Indians. “Those who indulge in terror must be punished and this is the message that has resonated from here today,” Modi said, referring to the joint statement issued after his talks with Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan here.

In a veiled swipe at Pakistan, Modi said that India and the UAE have come out against terrorism, “without any camouflage, , without caring for anyone, given a clear mes-

Suspect in NRI couple’s murder held WASHINGTON: A 20-year-old man suspected of killing an Indian-origin couple in the U.S. state of South Carolina has been arrested, a media report said.

Joshua Poacher was arrested and charged with the murders of Kantibhai A. Patel, 72, and his wife Hansaben K. Patel, 67, in Jasper county, WJCL News reported.

The Indian-origin couple was murdered on August 16 morning at their hotel in Point South. Their bodies were found by hotel staff who alerted police.

Santosh sentenced to 11 years for theft

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Indian Community Reception in Dubai Cricket Stadium, UAE on August 17.

sage against terrorism”. Modi also got the cheering crowd estimated 50,000 Indians to give a standing ovation to the crown prince of Abu Dhabi for his gesture in giving land in Abu Dhabi for a temple for Indian nationals.

“The crown prince has given land for a temple for the Indians...All Indians should thank him,” he said.

Modi also took a swipe at the past UPA government saying though 700 flights connect India and the UAE it took a prime minister 34

years to come to the country. Modi also announced a welfare fund for the Indian diaspora in the UAE. He said an e-migrant portal has been created to help Indian migrant workers and an online platform “MADAD” to assist the diaspora.

Gandhi statue unveiled in Houston’s ‘Little India’ IANS, NEW YORK

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day after India celebrated its 69th Independence Day, Indian-Americans in Houston, Texas paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by unveiling his bronze statue. Unveiled at the entrance of “Little India” — an area off Hillcroft Avenue in Texas - the monument is a marble structure bearing a bronze engraving of the Mahatma’s face.

“This is a fitting monument,” chron.com news portal quoted Harish Parvathaneni, the Consul General of India, as saying. The Indian community raised $25,000

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to construct the statue and worked closely with the city officials. The first draft that arrived in July did

not look like Gandhi so it was redesigned again, the portal said.

Nearly 125,000 people of Indian

origin live in Houston. “In 1968, there were barely half a dozen Indian families that had made this their home,” Virendra Mathur, trustee and co-founder of a local community centre, was quoted as saying.

Several officials attended the event, including US Representative Al Green (D-Houston), state Representative Gene Wu (D-Houston) and Houston city council member Mike Laster.

“Gandhi is famous for saying, ‘We should be the change that we seek’. It is obvious that this community has taken up this cause,” Green said.

WASHINGTON: An Indian-American has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for stealing more than $100,000 from a former employer and then skipping bail, a media report said.

Santhosh Thomas, 51, who worked from March 2006 till January 2007 as Westmont-based Collaborative Learning Inc’s chief financial officer, stole the amount by illegally withdrawing money from the firm’s bank account and writing checks payable to himself and others without authorization, Daily Herald reported.

Satnam endorsed for council elections WASHINGTON: A U.S. politician has thrown his weight behind an Indian-American industry veteran for the upcoming New York state council elections.

Tony Avella, democratic state senator from the 11th New York senate district, has backed Satnam Singh Parhar. Avella said he was endorsing Parhar because he has a strong record of “getting results”.

“It is time this district elects a candidate who reflects diversity.”

Canadian PM hails Indian diaspora Indians win World of Dance trophy in US TORONTO: Indo-Canadians are the largest and most successful Indian diaspora anywhere on this earth, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper said.

On a visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto on August 17, Harper said: “In this uncertain and dangerous world, it is most comforting to know that Canada has certain friends like India.”

“Canada’s relationship with India is special because despite the enormous differences between our two countries, we have a growing economic relationship,” said the prime minister, the Toronto Sun reported.

The Conservative Party leader said Indian immigration to Canada

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D increased 35 percent since his government took office in 2006.

“We have welcomed over 300,000 permanent residents from India. At the same time, nearly 200,000 Indian immigrants have gone on to become Canadian citizens - nearly double the number under the previous government,” Harper said.

esihoppers, an Indian dance troupe, emerged victorious at the World of Dance competition here, beating 34 competitors from 14 countries.

Indian classical dance moves on fast-paced western music became a hit here when the Desihoppers group of dancers from different parts of India took to the stage here.

Initiated by trio Shantanu Maheshwari, Macedon’D’mello and Nimit Kotian, the race to clinch the trophy was not easy for the Desihoppers.

Cries of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Ganpati Bappa Morya” rent the air and the Indian tricolor was waved at

Desihoppers rejoice after they were declared the winner of the mega event.

the venue, the Los Angeles Convention Center, as the group was announced the winners on August 16 evening. They received a trophy along with a cheque of $5,000.

They also got the ‘Crowd Favorite Trophy’ at the event. “I still can’t believe that we won the first prize.

There were so many tough competitors,” Nimit told IANS.

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K’taka guv gives nod to amend Lokayukta Act

The amendment enables state legislators to seek removal of the Lokayukta if found guilty of misconduct IANS, BENGALURU

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arnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala has given consent to the state Lokayukta amendment bill 2015, paving way for removal of a ‘tainted’ ombudsman through lawmakers and judicial probe.

“The Karnataka Lokayukta amendment bill has been enacted into law with the governor’s consent and the amended Act comes into force,” state Law Minister T.B. Jayachandra told reporters here.

The amendment will enable onethird lawmakers of either house of the state legislature to move a notice to the assembly speaker and council chairman seeking removal of the Lokayukta if found guilty of misconduct or incapacity.

The state legislature passed the amendment bill on July 31 after lawmakers cutting across party lines demanded removal of Lokayukta Justice Bhaskar Rao for the alleged involvement of his son Y. Ashwin

Prisoner dies in shootout at Bengaluru hospital

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala (right) with chief minister Siddaramaiah.

Rao in bribery and graft case in complicity with some unidentified officials of the watchdog.

“Section six of the amendment Act enables the legislature to pass a motion for the Lokayukta’s removal with two-third majority if the ombudsman is found guilty of misconduct or incapacity by the Kar-

nataka High Court chief justice or a nominated judge,” Jayachandra said, citing its new provisions.

A Special Investigation Team, set up on June 30 by the state government to probe the bribery and corruption charges against Ashwin and some Lokayukta officials, arrested Ashwin in Hyderabad on July 27.

Hyderabad traffic police launch body-worn cameras HYDERABAD: For the first time in the country, traffic policemen in Hyderabad will wear cameras on their bodies as part of an initiative to bring transparency and accountability in traffic management.

Telangana Home Minister N. Narasimha Reddy on Friday launched the program by issuing 100 ‘Body Worn Cameras’ to the frontline officers. He said this was for the first time in the country that policemen would have such equipment.

The body worn camera is user

friendly and simple one click record.

Citizens can notice the recording on the front facing 2.5 inch LCD Screen.

Protected files and encrypted log of events makes it free from manipula-

tion, police said. The minister said this was one of the initiatives taken by the Telangana government to modernize policing in the city and to bring it on par with the policing in developed countries.

He said such measures would make police force people friendly and also bring transparency and accountability in traffic management.

Police Commissioner Mahender Reddy said that in the absence of such cameras it was always difficult to establish who was at fault.

BENGALURU: A 22-year-old mentally-ill prisoner succumbed to death late Sunday after he was critically injured in a shootout at a state-run hospital here, police said.

“The under trial, Vishwanath, succumbed to injuries he sustained during the shootout at Nimhans,” Additional Police Commissioner C.H. Pratap Reddy told IANS. In a tweet, Reddy said: “Nimhans prisoner operated upon. Despite the best efforts, he (prisoner) succumbed to the injuries sustained during commando operation.”

The shootout took place around 7 p.m. at the state-run National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans) where Vishwanath locked himself up in a room after firing about 20 rounds indiscriminately with a .303 rifle he snatched from a guard escorting him from the central jail for a check-up.

Known to be a notorious rowdy, Vishwanath was arrested in July 2012 in Bengaluru on a murder charge and lodged in the central jail on the city’s outskirts since then, pending trial.

“After jail doctors recommended treatment for Vishwanath’s mental illness and fiery temper, he was referred to Nimhans for misbehaving with other inmates and turning violent,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) B.S. Lokesh Kumar told

reporters earlier.

According to a witness, gun shots were heard around 3 p.m. from a patients’ ward, resulting in commotion, panic and screaming by many in-patients.

As Vishwanath was being taken inside the hospital, he asked the escorting guard to allow him to go to the toilet.

He suddenly snatched the .303 SLR (self-loading rifle) with chainbelt of bullets from the guard’s hand and threatened to kill him Emerging out of it, he suddenly snatched the .303 SLR (self-loading rifle) with chain-belt of bullets from the guard’s hand and threatened to kill him and in-patients if they tried to capture him.

Police summoned Garuda commandos of the internal security, trained to deal with such situations, to neutralize Vishwanath and take him out alive.

“The commandos cordoned off the building in which the prisoner was holed up after in-patients were shifted to other wards,” Kumar said.

Kerala inks agreement with Adanis for Vizhinjam port IANS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

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he Kerala government on August 17 inked an agreement with Adani Ports for the proposed Vizhinjam port, 25 years after the project was first mooted.

The agreement for the construction of the port was signed between state Ports Secretary James Varghese and Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited CEO Santhosh Kumar Mahapatra in the Durbar Hall of the state secretariat.

The central government too will participate in the project, to be completed in three phases at a cost of

around Rs.75.25 billion. Though the first phase is expected to be ready in four years, Adani Ports officials have told Chief Minister Oom-

men Chandy they would finish it in around two years.

After the signing of the agreement, Adani Ports chief Gautam

Adani said the Vizhinjam port would be made functional in less than 1,000 days.

“We will make Vizhinjam one of the world’s largest mega transhipment container terminals. Vizhinjam is our 8th port in India. We have already initiated the planning and engineering work on this project. We promised to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy that we will kick off the construction on November 1, 2015, the Kerala foundation day.

Our objective is to make the port operational in a record time of less than 1,000 days,” Adani said.

Chandy said it was a historic occasion since the port project was

the largest investment in any one project in the state. “We are committed to clear all doubts and fears about the project. We assure of our complete support for Adani Ports also,” the chief minister said.

Early in the day, Adani called on the top political leaders of Kerala ahead of the signing of the agreement. Adani, who arrived here along with a 10-member team, first called on Chandy and his cabinet colleagues. “This was a pre-agreement meeting. We will go ahead with this project and talk to all those who have expressed concerns about the project. All concerns would be addressed,” Chandy said.

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Blind Indian chess players’ life on camera Britain-based filmmaker Ian McDonald captures their lesser known lives in his documentary ‘Algorithms’ that is releasing across India this week IANS, NEW DELHI

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he world of visually challenged but skilled and calculative chess players in India enraptured Britain-based sociologist and filmmaker Ian McDonald to such an extent that he captured their lesser known lives in his documentary “Algorithms”, releasing across India this week.

“Blindless is not so much a disability, just an alternative way of existence. It is a more humane world,” McDonald told IANS in a telephonic interview from Chennai, where a special screening of the film was held with an audio-described theatrical preview. McDonald, who was himself a chess player, said the idea for the film was born out of “sheer curiosity”.

“I came across a newspaper report, which talked about blind children playing chess. I carried the newspaper report for two years and we did more research, and we contacted Charudatta Jadhav, the general secretary of the All India

“Blindless is not so much a disability, just an alternative way of existence. It is a more humane world,” says the British filmmaker.

Chess Federation for the Blind.

“He invited us to the national blind chess championship in Mumbai in January 2009 where I saw hundreds of blind and visually impaired chess players playing.

That’s why I thought to make a

‘Film like ‘Manjhi’ can’t be viewed on laptops’

film on this subject,” he said.

The film, whose shooting began in 2009, culminated over a period of three years, said McDonald.

“January 2009 was the first shoot and then we invested three years into it. The last shoot was in January 2012. After three years, 250 hours of footage, we have a final product, which is a 100minute film,” he added.

McDonald also stated that “Algorithms”, which was first premiered in India at the International Film Festival in Goa in 2012, is “very much an Indian film”.

“We took it to international festivals. We got selected in 30. It picked up quite a few awards and now we are bringing it to India again,” he said of the movie, which is being released in theaters across India.

Britain-based filmmaker Ian McDonald in Mumbai. (Photo: IANS)

Singer Arijit gets extortion call IANS, MUMBAI

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opular Hindi film singer Arijit Singh on Monday claimed he received an extortion call from gangster Ravi Pujari, who demanded a “ridiculous amount of money”. Reportedly, the “Suno na sangemarmar” singer was asked to give Rs.5 crore. However, without giving any figure, Arijit confirmed the matter via an official statement to the media.

In the statement, he said: “I generally don’t answer unknown num-

bers. That day when Ravi Pujari called my phone was off and he called my manager. He told me he wants to talk to me and made a conference call. Then, I knew from him that he asked for money.

Anurag on Busan Film Festival jury BUSAN: Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be on the jury of the 20th Busan International Film Festival’s New Currents competition in the Asian films section. Since Anurag Kashyap the inception of the fest in 1996, the New Currents section presents current trends in Asian films by discovering and introducing new filmmakers.

‘Brothers’: Action packed family saga IANS, MUMBAI

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ctor Nawazuddin Siddiqui says watching a film like “Manjhi - The Mountain Man” on a small laptop doesn’t justify the purpose of watching a movie of that huge scale and depth.

Interacting with journalists during the film’s promotion, Nawazuddin was asked about business getting hit due to the film’s leak.

“All I can say is that, a story and a film like this cannot be watched on a small laptop. A story where there is a mountain and a person is standing in front of it, the depth of such a visual can’t be seen on a small laptop screen. So it’s my sincere request to people who have

already seen the film that they come to the theatres to watch it again,” he said.

The full version of the film was leaked online a week back.

Nawazuddin said Viacom 18, the film’s distributors, were handling all legal matters related to the incident.

Director Ketan Mehta echoed Nawazuddin’s views. “The film has a huge scale and if people prefer to watch such a film on their laptops, then I don’t know what to say. The experience of such a film is best felt on the big screen.

All I want to say is that we have made the film with a lot of passion and now we only hope is that the film reaches the audience.”

The film, which also stars Radhika Apte, releases on August 21.

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outed as the “MahaMahabharat” of modern times, “Brothers” is a high octane melodramatic action film from the stable of Dharma Productions which uses the fighting ring as the Kurukshetra.

It is a tale of two brothers, David (Akshay) and Monty (Sidharth) from a dysfunctional Christian family whose patriarch is the alcoholic street fighter Gerson Fernandes (Jackie Shroff) aka Garry.

Designed as a traditional fighting film, where the fighters are the usual self-destructive characters, here the fighting, also acts as a setting, more than a world, where the fragility of the relationship builds the tension of the saga.

The two brothers, Akshay and Sidharth steal the show with realis-

A poster of Akshay-starrer ‘Brother.’

tic performances. Their on-screen chemistry is palpable.

Sidharth matches Akshay shoulder to shoulder in the action sequences and in fact scores over him several notches with his natural expressions. He plays the deter-

mined, insecure and easily wounded Monty to perfection and steals your heart.

Overall, “Brothers” is a wellmade emotional drama worth a dekho for the paisa-vasool fight sequences.

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When Kamal Haasan, Trisha exchanged blows

Nargis loses almost four kgs in a month!

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outhern film actors Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan, who will soon be seen in upcoming Tamil thriller “Thoongaavanam”, feature in a realistic fight sequence at a crucial juncture in the film.

“This fight sequence takes places in the kitchen of a restaurant. Kamal and Trisha will be seen exchanging blows. The action has been choreographed very realistically

by French stuntmen trio Gilles Conseil, Sylvain Gabet and Virgie Arnaud,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS. Kamal plays a policeman in the film, which was said to be the official remake of French actioner “Sleepless Night”.

Reportedly, Trisha plays a character unlike anything she’s done before in her film career.

Directed by Kamal’s long-time associate Rajesh M. Selva, the film also stars Prakash Raj, Kishore, Sampath Raj, Asha Sharrath, Madhu Shalini and Yuhi Sethu.

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argis Fakhri eliminated “certain foods that she was allergic to” from her diet and the “Rockstar” fame actress says she has lost a good amount of weight.

“I lost almost four kilos in one month just by eliminating certain foods that I am allergic to out of my diet. And walking 10,000 steps a day! Amazed,” Nargis tweeted on August 16.

The actress has been often tweeting about food.

Nargis had earlier shared about French fries craving and how she overcame it.

“Staying up late nights for shoot makes me so hungry!! Arghhhh help! French fries are calling my name???? Noo stop it! I will not give in to you,” she posted on Twitter.

She even wrote about eating “simple healthy food”.

“Why do places put like a cup of butter on your vegetables? Why is it so hard to have plain simple healthy food?? steamed boiled that’s it,” she tweeted.

Raveena’s ‘bad ending’ to I-Day celebration

Katrina sings ‘Happy birthday’ for Saif

ctress Raveena Tandon, who was in Los Angles(LA) to celebrate India’s Independence Day, enjoyed “two glorious days” but the ending turned out to be quite “bad”. “In LA after two glorious days, of spending the Independence Day celebrations - sadly a bad ending. All was going very well till a drunk man got on stage,” Raveena Tandon tweeted on August 16.

She shared that a man called “Neeraj Agnihotri started misbehaving, and padding silly comments, sadly all security was down and couldn’t get to him first”.

ctress Katrina Kaif sang the birthday song for her “Phantom” costar Saif Ali Khan on the sets of singing reality show “Indian Idol Junior”.

Shot on Saif’s 45th birthday on August 16, the episode will see the “Kamli” diva singing the song. It wasn’t just Katrina who showcased her singing talent as Saif also went behind the mic and sang songs like “My dil goes mmmm...” and “Shukran Allah”. He also strummed the guitar, read a statement.

Saif and Katrina were on the sets of ‘Indian idol junior’ to promote their movie.

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mkara” actor Saif Ali Khan says that director Kabir Khan has similarities with veteran director J.P. Dutta in capturing the rugged essence of the country.

At an interview as part of promotions for his upcoming film “Phantom”, Saif said: “Kabir Khan is like J.P. Dutta sahab. I think there are no other directors who can showcase India’s ruggedness on the big screen.

The way in which the shots of Himalayas were taken or the one showing the rugged landscape of India are brilliant since he (Kabir) knows about these things quite well.

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ctress-politician Hema Malini, who essayed the memorable role of village girl, Basanti in “Sholay”, says even 40 years after the movie was released, there are people who still call her by the character’s name.

“40 years of Sholay and still going strong. So proud I was part of such an iconic movie! People still call me Basanti and transport me to that era yet again,” Hema posted on Twitter.

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Patriotic fervor, gaiety mark

FIA’s grand I-Day Parade and Mela

BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO -IL – The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA)-Chicago kicked off yet another stunning India Independence Day Parade which attracted a mammoth cheering crowd on Devon Ave in Chicago on August 15.

The boisterous patriotic fer vor overwhelmed with confluence of colorful floats, marching bands, music, dancing troupes and the deafening drum-beats of Indian dholaks were robustly irrepressible even under scorching summer weather.

A cheerful chorus of ‘Bharat mata ki jai’ from both sides of the street rent the air as the grand parade encompassing 28 dazzling floats gently advanced, interspersed with three marching bands, dancing groups augmented by the presence of several high-profile elected officials.

The officials included Consul General of India Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, IL Secretary of State Jesse White, IL Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Clerk of Cook County Circuit Court Dorothy Brown and Bollywood Celebrities Upen Patel and Karishma Tanna, Trustee of Schaumburg Village Nimesh Jani joined by Tollywood actress Divya Vani.

An uncontrollable frenzy ensued with a host of FIA leadership team joining the colorful frontline led by FIA president Dr. Indrajit Patel.

As the parade gently passed in front of the reviewing stand, there was uninterrupted commentary depicting the floats led by Iftekhar Shareef Trustee and Events Chair.

There was a pause as the strongman of FIAChicago Niranjan Shah was honored on the parade dais with a colorful shawl presented by Consul General Dr. Ausaf Sayeed and Keerthi Ravoori joined by host of FIA team.

Cheers and shouts continued to erupt as each float majestically passed the streets of

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FIA-Chicago officials, dignitaries & community leaders at I-Day celebration

Mahatma Gandhi Marg creating excitement in the air filled with the unrelenting drum beats of Malayalam group and zestful ‘lazim-dance’ led by Maharashtra Mandal group.

Adding to the enthusiasm was the glaring music from SAHIL/LA Tan float and the Jesse White Tumbler’s team taking the pride of place with its breath-taking acrobatic jumps providing an exciting conclusion to the colorful India Independence Day parade.

There were several new entrants in parade floats, including Hanuman Temple, CTA (Chicago Transit Authority), ComEd, AAPI (Asian American Physicians of Indian Origin) led by its president Dr. Suresh Reddy.

The spirit of celebrations was simply unabated as it continued its joyful frenzy at the Mela hosted by ‘Hi India’ in conjunction with FIA-Chicago immediately after the passing of the last parade unit.

It was a new energetic music and singing that was unleashed at the Republic Bank of Chicago outdoor premises thus marking the beginning of a grand musical Mela which provided an exhilarating conclusion to the weekend of celebrations in honor of the India Independence Day. Iftekhar Shareef, events convener, served as the emcee and conducted the ceremonies on the reviewing stand which was complemented by a host of other Trustees with a singing of Indian national anthem drawing the closure on the parade. The FIA is already planning a large mela in Warren Park next year.

Preceding the grand parade led by Parade Chair Smita Shah, FIA-Chicago hosted on August 14 a glittering Gala Banquet that showcased the exciting blend of musical amalgamation by a talented group from India belting out soulful singing performances activating the atmosphere at the Meadows Club.

The Banquet unveiled inspiring patriotic remarks and musical presentations that lasted late into the night.

Consul General of India Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, chief guest, in his spirited eloquence offered greetings at the banquet and the parade while generously thanking FIA and its team of leaders for hosting grand festivities in honor of India’s Independence.

He praised the Indian American c o m m u n i t y f o r c e l e b r a t i n g In d i a’s Independence with such great pomp and glory all across the Midwest and added that Indian Americans served as a great bridge between two democracies.

Dr Ausuf Sayeed praised the FIA leaders and its legion of guests as pride of India and pride of the US. He admired the burgeoning strength of Indians in the US and significant

appointments of Indian Americans in major multinational companies highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of Indian Americans who, he said, were proudly serving as brand ambassadors of India.

The Consul General said that he would like to convene an annual conference of Indian organizations to foster the integration of the Indian communities.

Dr. Ausaf Sayeed recalled the visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US which, he said, would remain indelible for many generations to come and the visit of US President Barack Obama which, he added,was historically significant in the IndoUS relations.

He applauded the US efforts to include India in the United Nations Security Council.

In conclusion, the Consul General specially complemented the tall leaders of FIA and called on the single flag-hoisting event on the Daley plaza as a landmark event worthy to be cherished.

FIA president Dr. Indrajit Patel said that he was excited and pleased at the success of the three major events. He thanked the supporters, sponsors, and business and community leaders for their steadfast support and for pulling together as a team to host such a memorable celebration.

Dr. Patel said that FIA-Chicago took immense pride in hosting these 2-day festivities that sought to honor India’s Independence while celebrating the reigning spirit of Indian democracy, cultural heritage and thriving Indo-American friendship.

He emphasized on Prime Minister Modi’s doctrine of unity, friendship, cooperation and a sense of community in his remarks.

Several awards were presented at the Banquet held at Medows club led by FIA’s Banquet Chair Neil Patel in recognition of outstanding community services and exemplary leadership contributions.

The awardees included Dr. Bharat Barai, Syed Hussaini of WinTrust, Nakul Singh Chand of Air-India, Dr. Chittaranjan Patel, Dr. Umang Patel, Shri Sahab Singh, of Animal Husbandry in U.P. Government, India and Dr. Prem Raj Yadav a grassroot BJP worker from newly-carved Telangana State. Narendra Patel who was posthumously honoured was fondly remembered for his exceptional contributions to the community and FIA. A special acknowledgement award was presented to Keerthi Kumar Ravoori, immediate past-president, for his meritorious services to FIA. Iftekhar Shareef again reminded the community not to get misled by two individuals who after losing FIA-Chicago

elections in 2010 had formed another FIA manipulating the name of FIA by a few words and conducting events in Schaumburg Village.

They are illegally collecting donations and sponsorships from community in the name of FIA-Chicago and confusing the donors.

Shareef reminded the other group to cease from doing such illegal activities in the name of FIA-Chicago.

FIA-Chicago has no issue if they use other names except FIA as it is a brand created 32 years ago by the founders of FIA-Chicago.

Shareef warned of legal challenges if the other group did not stop such activities using the name of FIA. Dr. Indrajit Patel thanked the Parade team encompassing Kanti Patel, Iftekhar Shareef, Ajai Agnihotri, Babu Patel and Anil Pillai for providing valuable support in hosting the parade while thanking Syed Hussaini of WinTrust and Niranjan Shah of Globetrotters Engineering Corporation for their robust sponsorship support.

He also thanked the Banquet team led by chairmen Neal and Raj Patel along with Veenod Patel, for providing the supervisory support.

Dr. Patel acknowledged the contributions of Harish Kolasani, Kanti Patel, Ajeet Singh, Babu Varma of the executive team and honorable trustees, including Babu Patel, Iftekhar Shareef, Bhailal Patel, Harish Bhatt,Hina Trivedi, Sohan Joshi, Ranjit Ganguly, Sitaram Patel, Satish Gabhawala and Hetal Patel.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Mela team consisting of Mela Chair Ajai Agnihotri, Ajeet Singh and Editor/Publisher of ‘Hi India’ Hemant Brahmbhatt for hosting the inspiring Mela Festival.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of India’s President Dr. Abdul Kalam as well as community figures Naren Patel and Hasan Merchant who passed away recently.

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Naperville’s first India Day parade

BY A STAFF WRITER APERVILLE, IL -- The first India Day parade in Naperville, IL to observe the 69th anniversary of India’s independence from the British was an unprecedented success watched by some 10,000 spectators, many of whom came from neighboring suburbs and states.

A colorful procession of 64 participants with 15 intricately-decorated floats sponsored by various community organizations, businesses and restaurants wended its way along the parade route in Naperville downtown.

Several local and international dance groups representing the diverse dance forms and music of India were part of the procession which ended in Central Park, Naperville.

Thousands of enthusiastic Indian Americans and members of Naperville community lined the procession route waving flags of the United States and India. The parade was aired live by TV Asia and NCTV17.

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of Naperville George Pradel, resplendent in a Rajasthani Pagdi (headgear). Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico and India’s Consul General Dr. Ausaf Sayeed were the chief guests of the event.

Other dignitaries who participated in the parade were Illinois Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, the States’s first Latino to hold the office, State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, IL Senator Michael Connelly, Rep Grant Wehrli, Rep Stephanie Kifowit, Naperville City Council and several local elected officials and leaders.

Naperville Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis and Chief of Police Robert Marshall attended. Aurora Alderman Rick Mervine and Alderwoman Lynne Johnson were enthusiastic participants in the parade as well as the celebrations.

The elected officials who spoke at the event said they were pleasantly surprised to note the overwhelming response to the parade given the fact that this was the first such event by the Indian American community in Naperville.

Sanguinetti said that she hailed the diversity that was being celebrated, adding

Graduation program by Vedic Day Care Center

that there is need for more diverse cultures in leadership so that all the races and colors can be adequately represented.

Krishna Bansal, chairman of the Naperville Indian Community Outreach, said that the parade celebrated the integration of the Indian American community and was the successful culmination of an idea mooted a couple of years ago and actively encouraged by then Mayor George Pradel and the Naperville City Council.

He said that the parade this year was only a beginning and would be surpassed in both magnitude and participation in the coming years. He made a strong plea for greater participation of the Indian American community in the political process.

Mayor Chirico said that the Indian American community was an integral part of Naperville, enriching it with color, music, food and dance. Other speakers lauded the Indian American community for contributing to the business and cultural heritage of the city.

The parade was followed by a ‘mela’ (fair)

and cultural event at Central Park featuring food, jewelry, apparel and music and dance.

While the parade was sponsored by the India’s national carrier Air India, Celebration was sponsored by the consortium of 21 Technology Companies of Naperville with a message that they are instrumental in creating local jobs.

The parade meant many things to many people. For Indians born in the United States, it was an introduction to the diversity of the nation of their ancestors. The very young felt it was “similar to July 4”. For some die-hard residents of the suburbs, it obviated the necessity to travel all the way to Chicago’s Devon Avenue to watch the India Day parade.

The successful culmination of the event was also a tribute to members of the NICO who toiled for days, with many spending sleepless nights to ensure that every minute detail from the space between floats to the vendor booths to scores of volunteers were handled deftly to make the pioneering event in Naperville a memorable one.

Pakistan consulate celebrates I-Day

Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Consul General of Pakistan, Chicago with the community leaders

BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO- IL -- The Vedic Day Care Center, a pre-school and kindergarten facility, celebrated its 21st annual graduation program on August 9 at the Vedic Day Care Center.

More than a hundred people attended the graduation celebration which was a grand success.

The children of the Vedic Day Care recited some slokas from the Bhagavad Gita and performed Krishna dances. The chief guests were Sohan Joshi, Naveen Mehta, Bill Morton (Roger’s Park Chamber of Commerce president).

Lucretia gave an exceptional speech on how the Vedic Day Care in America had done a wonderful job of teaching the children about the Indian culture

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and traditions. It was emphasized that the parents should take advantage of the education provided by the Vedic Day Care.

During the graduation ceremony, the students received trophies and certificates as rewards for the outstanding performances done at the Vedic Day Care.

The children also celebrated the 68th India Independence day by singing the Indian national anthem and other patriotic songs and performing dances.

The awards were given away by the chief guests. The grand finale of the graduation ceremony ended with prayers and distribution of prasadam, which was sponsored by Swati’s (Hansa Ben).

Amongst those who financially supported the Vedic Day Care were Sohan Joshi, Dr. Modi, Kalpesh Patel, Ashok Ghandi, Dr. Gulyani, and Naveen Mehta.

BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO, IL – The Consulate General of Pakistan in Chicago celebrated the 69th Independence Day of Pakistan with traditional zeal and fervor at the Daley Plaza Center on August 14.

Over 500 people, representing the Pakistani, Asian, and American communities, attended the function. The atmosphere at the venue was charged with festivity and vibrancy of the Pakistani culture.

The messages of the President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif were readout on the occasion.

The Secretary of State of Illinois Mr. Jesse White in his message congratulated the government and people of Pakistan on behalf of the US government. He also lauded the services of two hundred and fifty thousandstrong Pakistani-American community living

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in the Midwest in building bridges between the two countries.

While congratulating the Pakistani American community of Midwest on the 69th Independence Day, the Consul General of Pakistan Faisal Niaz Tirmizi wholeheartedly commended the concerted efforts initiated by the Government of Pakistan in countering the evil forces of hatred and terrorism with full force.

Tirmizi recalled that during the Investment Conference held in Islamabad in March 2015, Chicago had sent the biggest contingent of businessmen for participation.

The function was followed by a cultural extravaganza, which was a fairy- tale fusion of the dazzle of energetic dancing and the magic of soulful singing. The exhilarating and exuberant performances of various folk dances brought out the lively, spiritual and colorful life of Pakistan.

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FIA MARKS INDIA’S I-DAY

BY A STAFF WRITER CHAUMBURG, IL -- The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) presented a signature event honoring and celebrating the 69th Indian Independence Day in Schaumburg, with a finale of high-octane fireworks.

Present at the glittering show were some 5,000 people, Bollywood musical and singing legend Bappi Lahiri, actor Sarfaraz Khan, dozens of distinguished community leaders, generous sponsors, a dozen top-ranking elected officers, entertaining emcees and committed FIA officers and volunteers.

Bappi was delighted to see the thousands of cheering crowds. “I am spellbound. I want to come here again, and again,” the rock star said.

“It was certainly magical and enchanting,” said founder-president Sunil Shah. “Our event topped all the celebratory events happened in the last week.”

Shah was instrumental in bringing the maximum number of advertisements and sponsorships for the event. For his exemplary work, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

While acknowledging cheers and accepting a community service award from the FIA, Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, applauded the extraordinary efforts of the Asian Indians.

“The Indian community are creating its positive narrative and life size imprints everywhere, she said.

In his welcoming speech, FIA president and founder, Onkar Sangha, was ebullient on the turnout of the huge crowd. “I am simply speechless to witness the community’s response,” he added. The FIA team felicitated him with an Outstanding Leadership Award.

FIA vice president Neil Khot dedicated his last few months in interacting with the Village of Schaumburg and Boomers Stadium ensuring the event’s smooth operation according to the legal codes.

“It was a complex and tedious job and it needed laser like focus,” Khot said. Later, he was recognized with a “Rising Star” award honoring his industrious work.

Bringing the huge crowd would not have been possible without the extensive support from the Indian news media, mainstream newspapers, and social media.

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Community leaders at I-Day celebrations organized by FIA-Schaumburg

all-the-dos plan to develop a publicity package and it was successful,” said FIA vice president Moon Khan.

The program began with a solemn flaghoisting ceremony performed by FIA officers before noon.

Opening the event, dancers trained at Nrutya Kalashree Dance Academy, Chicago Bollywood Dance School and Junoon Dance Group elevated the heartbeats of the audience.

Displaying similar enthusiasm, FIA secretary Mona Bhalla and singers Sana Khan, Sarang Sane, and Mahijit Singh enthralled the cheering crowd with their melodious songs.

In solo appearances, young singers Sa Re Ga Ma Little Champ Pritesh and Zee TV Contestant Ashley Singh enthused the crowd as well.

Ashley Singh, Sana Khan, and Rita Shah also performed duet songs with Bappida.

One of the main attractions of the colorful event was a parade of all the available dignitaries, sponsors, FIA officers and artists led by a bagpiper band and a look-alike Gandhiji portrayed by Mohammad Wajihuddin.

While the parade was encircling the stadium, Rita Shah recited the Indian national anthem in her sonorous voice. Mira Chotalia sang the American National Anthem.

In order to keep the audience’s eyes glued to the main stage, Swapnil Shah, Gaurav Arora, and Shaan Khan masterfully engaged

the audience with their eloquence and oratory.

While Sahaj Shah, also known as Mr. Shaw, showed his professional talent in deejaying the broadcast.

Admiring the efforts made by FIA in strengthening and popularizing the Indian culture in suburbs, India’s Consul General posted in Chicago, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, expressed his appreciation and satisfaction.

The program went one notch up when a fashion show was introduced by FIA vice president Shalini Saxena with a dozen exquisite models. Mehar Dance models were managed

by Gopi Engineer and Dilli Darzi presenters were coordinated by Noman Khan.

While everybody was watching the glittering programs, FIA officers, Dhitu Bhagwakar, Mukesh Shah, Payal Shah, Hitesh Gandhi, Khaja Moinuddin, Ali Khan, Shital Daftari, Sunny Kular, Ninad Daftari, Manjeet Bhalla were busy making marathon efforts to make the event a success.

Indeed, they devote their energies on coordinating with ticket sales, taking care of all the money related problems, vendor placement, deliverance of food and beverages, organizing rides for children, placing numerous banners, lining up artists, directing volunteers, welcoming dignitaries, managing parking lot issues and guiding technicians to present a spectacular firework show.

The traditional lamp-lighting ceremony brought another focal point in the

program, which was attended by State Senator - Michael Noland and candidate for US Congress, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois State Representative - Fred Crespo, Illinois State Representative -Michelle Mussman, Illinois State Representative - Jim Dirken, and Hoffman Estates Mayor - William McLeod.

FIA decided to honor a few elected officials on this occasion with an award. The awardees were Schaumburg Village president, Al Larson, Oak Brook Village president Gopal Lalmalani, Hoffman Estates Village president William McCloud Raja Krishnamoorthy, US Congressional candidate, and State Representative Fred Crespo.

On this occasion, prominent sponsors were also felicitated. They included Mafat Patel of Patel Brothers, Santosh Kumar of Metropolitan Family Services, Manish Gandhi of Power Plant Services, Ketu Amin of VINAKOOM, Syed Hussaini of Wintrust Bank, Nakul Singh Chand of Air India, Neil & Raj Patel of Medstar, Rob Hodgkiss of New York Life Insurance and Anil Shah of Money Exchange.

Other sponsors feted on the occasion were Sunil Shah of Ayodhia Salwan, president of Hari Om Mandir, Mitchell Sklare, Ramesh Vitha of Vitha Jewelers, Bhavna Modi of Manpasand IMC, Harinderpal Singh of MITS, Brij Sharma of Power Volt, Rita Singh of S.R. International, Pritesh Gandhi of Waterford Banquets, Jagmohan Jayara of India House, Jasbir Suga of Suga Builders, Happy Heer of Maharaja Restaurant, K.C.Patel of CGMT Inc., and Vinod Ghelani of Meghna Jewelers.

FIA also honored its star stalwarts Payal Shah, Dhitu Bhagwakar, and Toral Chaudhari of Nrutya Kalashree Dance Academy.

A new kind of energy spiked up in the audience when winners of Air India roundtrip tickets were announced by Air India Chicago Manager Nakul Singh, Chand. A lucky draw was also held for the shows of Asha Bhosle as well as Talat Aziz, and Arijit Singh.

A large number of volunteers of Association for India’s Development (AID) offered their services under the leadership of Amit Rami.

Also helpful were Viqar Moinuddin, Shanu Khan, Bharti Desai, Raghu Mudumbai, and their family members. Nirav Shah took care of Bappi’s transportation and food.

FIA also acknowledged the contributions of Hi India’s Hemant Brahmbhatt, TV Asia’s Vandana Jhingan, India Post’s Ramesh Soparawala, Asian Media’s Suresh Bodiwala, and Punjab Times’ Amolak Singh Jammu by bestowing upon them community service awards.

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Gujarati drama touches heart-strings

Always standing by promoters of Gujarati programs

BY A STAFF WRITER ARTLETT, IL– Tears rolled down the cheeks of most of the 650-odd guests who watched a heart-rending Gujarati family drama at Jain center, Bartlett on August 7.

The gripping drama, ‘Pappa Aavaj Hoy Chhe’, stars actor Dharmesh Vyas, a well-known TV serial artist known for his excellent roles in Madhubala, Hasratein and Saarthi.

The event commenced with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by Dr. Hemali shah and Chirag Shah of Soul care Service, Inc., Bharat and Rina Suvagia

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(CEO of American Powder Coatings, Inc.) and Sumitra Patel (wife of the late Naren Patel of Med Star Lab).

During the interval, Dhiru Patel (chairman of Senior Citizen Pariwar, Elgin) greeted Dr. Bharat and Dr. Panna Barai with bouquets, while Raman Patel (president of United Senior Pariwar, Chicago) welcomed Dr Bharat and Rina Suvagia with flowers.

While praising Gujarati programs being held in the US, Dr Bharat Barai appealed to the audience to support all Gujarati events. He also urged senior citizens’ associations in Chicago to organize

Actors performing ‘Pappa Aavaj Hoy Chhe’

Hemant Brahmbhatt (extreme left), Niranjan Nathwani and other community leaders at the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony

at least one Gujarati program a year.

Shree Mafatbhai Patel ( Owner of Patel Brothers) could not attend in this drama so He send his Good wishes and help this program.

Hemant Brahmbhatt, editor and publisher of ‘Hi India’, a popular English weekly, presented a bouquet to actor Dharmesh Vyas, who was also the director of the drama. He also thanked all supporters, volunteers and guests for making the show a success.

Shri Niranjanbhai of Big Suchir greet by flowers to Hemnatbhai Bhrambhatt, and Ashok Potdar of shriji Tours and Travel

Greet by flowers to shree Chitrak Shah who is producer of this Drama.

This program was sponsor by Mr. Anil Shah of World’s Money Exchange, and supported by Satish Patel and Associates, Dr. Dhiren and Mrs. Malti Mistry, Care of Soul Inc.,Jayshree Thakkar of New York Life, Patel Brothers, Air Tours Inc., Uru Swati Restaurant of Devon ave, Mrs. Maya Patel Of Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows,Devon Ka Raja, Shree Ganesh Festival, Soul Care Service, Inc. Primisha Pharmacy, Sahara Asian Elderly Care, Bridge Care and Sai Medical Inc.

The audience engrossed in watching Gujarati drama ‘Pappa Aavaj Hoy Chhe’

Indian Consulate celebrates I-Day with gaiety and fervor

BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO, IL -- The 69th Independence Day of India was celebrated by the Consulate General of India with great enthusiasm and traditional zeal with the official flag-hoisting ceremony at the landmark ‘Under the Picasso’ venue at the Richard J. Daley Center on August 15.

The program witnessed an overwhelming participation of hundreds of Indian-American Community members, including children and elderly.

This was the first time that the Consulate General of India organized the official Independence Day celebrations outside of the Consulate.

It was also the first time when a single united flag-hoisting ceremony was held with the participation of all community organizations under the umbrella of the Consulate General of India, Chicago.

The atmosphere at the venue was charged with feelings of patriotism and pride. The celebration kicked off with

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Flag hoisting by Consul General, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed & community leaders

the Consul General, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, hoisting the National Flag, and leading the singing of the National Anthem of India.

The Consul General then congratulated the Indian Diaspora and read out the address of the President of India.

The flag-hoisting ceremony was followed by a cultural program in which children from ‘Balodyan’ sang patriotic songs and students of ‘Kalapadma Dance Academy’ presented colorful Indian dances.

The Illinois Secretary of State, Hon’ble Jesse White, Cook County Clerk, Hon’ble Dorothy Brown, Dr Gopal Lalmalani, Mayor of Oak Brook and Members of the Indian Polo team were among the prominent attendees.

The official National Day Reception was hosted the same evening at the iconic the Union League Club of Chicago.

The gathering of around 400 included prominent local dignitaries, members of the Diplomatic Corps, academicians, business persons and members of the Indian-American community.

The ceremony kicked off with the Independence Day cake-cutting ceremony and playing of National Anthems of India and the United States followed by the customary address by the Consul General.

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BY A STAFF WRITER APERVILLE, IL -- Happy Feet Walkers Club participated in the inaugural India Day Parade held in downtown Naperville on August 16 to celebrate India’s 69th Independence Day. The event featured a dozen beautifullydecorated floats and more than 50 participants showcasing Indian culture, technology, entrepreneurship and cuisines.

In their signature bright red shirts, the Happy Feet Walkers marched and cheered “Fun and Fitness, Happy Feet! Walk with us, Happy Feet,” channeling the positive energy of the crowd that gathered to mark the Independence Day. The Club is a non-profit club founded by friends for friends. Their mission is to encourage women to focus on personal health by emphasizing the importance of fitness and providing a platform to motivate, walk and talk together as friends.

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The club has weekly Saturday walks in the early morning hours at nearby Forest Preserves and trails and daily walks, and challenges to motivate members to walk every single day!

Walking outdoors has many benefits, including reducing stress and improving flexibility. Walk for fun, fitness and friendship. One may join the club at www. happyfeetwalkersclub.org.

Bhagwat Katha, I-Day celebrations held

BY A STAFF WRITER ANOVER PARK (IL) -- Vishwa Shanti Sewa Charitable mission, Chicago organized Shrimad Bhagwat Katha from August 13 to 19 and celebrated the 69th Independence Day on August 15.

Every day, more than 300 people enjoyed the katha with discourses

by His Holiness Shantidoot Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj on August 13,14 and 15.

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On August 15, Maharaj Shri celebrated India’s Independence Day at Nathji Haveli in Addison IL.

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BY A STAFF WRITER EORIA , IL -- Satwinder Singh Bhola, son-in-law of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, was found dead outside his apartment building at midnight last week.

Bhola, 52, received multiple stab wounds, and Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said the injury to his neck might have proved fatal.

When the Peoria police responded to a call at 12:02 am, Satwinder Singh was found dead in a nearby parking lot.

Robbery does not seem to be the motive behind the murder as some $2,000 and a blank check were found in his pocket.

Bhola is the son-in-law of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, an 83-year-old human rights activist who has been on a hunger strike since January 16, 2015, to seek the release of political prisoners who have completed their sentences.

Bhola’s wife Sarvarinder Kaur accompanied her father in India for six months. She returned recently to the US after failing to persuade him to end the agitation.

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New York seniors celebrate I-Day

BY A STAFF WRITER EW YORK -- NY Indian Americans of three generations from age 4 to seniors gathered at Saneeswara Temple on August 15 to celebrate the 69th Independence Day organized by Shashikant Patel /Gopi Udeshi with support from community delegates.

While Queens community coordinator Mohammed Hack and Shashikant Patel read out Mahatma Gandhi’s clarion call and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s message.

Messages of Congresswoman Grace Meng, Chief Minister of Gujarat Anandi Patel and Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio were read by Shashikant Patel and Gopi Udeshi.

All messages laid stress on harmony, love and non-violence and appealed to people to build a strong country to lead mankind towards progress and peace.

Satnam Singh Parhar, Joe Concannon , Celia Dosmantes, candidates running the election from District 23 of Queens Borough, spoke on the Indian Independence Day. Chief guest Dr Vasundhara, along with Hack and others, held flag-hoisting, while

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BY A STAFF WRITER OS ANGELES, CA-- The Association of Los Angeles Physicians of Indian Origin (ALAPIO) has joined hands with Lestonnac Clinics to start the ALAPIO MacArthur Park Clinic here.

According to Dr. Bharat Patel, the Indian American chairman of ALAPIO, the association had pledged at a fundraiser last August with Shreya Ghoshal at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium that ALAPIO would use the funds raised for starting and funding a free medical clinic for the indigenous Los Angeles population.

The MacArthur Park facility, located at 2010 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 801, will offer free services to indigenous patients on Thursdays and Sundays.

ALAPIO has a commitment to provide the physicians and the venue; Lestonnac Clinics will handle the rest of the services.

Patients who want to take advantage of this service should call (213) 438-6322 to find out more about appointments and eligibility criteria.

ALAPIO has a membership vast in its spectrum of specialization, noted a press release, and recently, Drs. Jignesh Patel, Ninna Patel, Bharat Patel, Elizabeth Paul, Joy Paul and Parvin Syal spent time at the Anaheim City free clinic, where about 2,500 patients were examined.

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Man pleads guilty: plot to kill Obama

BY A STAFF WRITER EW YORK -- One of the four men arrested in New York in February and accused of plotting to join the Islamic State group and wage war against the United States has pleaded guilty.

Federal prosecutors say Abdurasul Hasanovich Juraboev has admitted conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Authorities say the 25-year-old posted online threats saying he would kill President Barack Obama in an act of martyrdom.

They say he planned to travel to Syria to fight on behalf of the Islamic State and said he would commit terrorist acts in the US if he couldn’t leave the country.

Prosecutors say he discussed killing the President or planting a bomb on Coney Island.

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national anthems of India and the US was were sung by Kirti Shukla.

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songs.

Everyone enjoyed not only speeches but also patriotic songs from Indian movies even as cultural dances were performed by children and other artists.

Man, cousin convicted of plotting murder of wife

BY A STAFF WRITER A S H V I L L E . T N – Tw o Indian American cousins were convicted of conspiring to commit murder by a jury at a Murfreesboro, Tenn. Court.

Pratik Patel and his cousin Kalpesh Patel, residents in the Nashville area of Tennessee, were held accountable by the Murfreesboro city court on August 13 for trying to arrange the murder of Pratik’s wife Krupa in Rutherford County in 2013.

Both men were arrested in September 2013 after they approached construction worker Chris Robinson from Rutherford County who testified that the Patel cousins asked him to find someone to commit the

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“Kalpesh was asking about having Pratik’s wife killed,” Robinson said.

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Pratik and arrested the duo.

“I feel for the family. I feel for Mrs. Patel. But they tried to kill her. But for Chris Robinson, she would have been dead.

Justice was done,” assistant district attorney general Sarah Davis was quoted as saying after the verdict.

According to Davis, Pratik wanted to get out of an arranged marriage with his wife but had religious objections to a divorce.

“We’re very disappointed in the verdict and plan to appeal the case,” said Ed Yarbrough, who represented Pratik after the verdict.

Both men face prison sentences between 23 and 90 years. A sentencing date has been set for October 16.

Indians grab top spots at National Chemist meet

BY A STAFF WRITER HILADELPHIA (PA) -- Dozens of youth chemists flooded Philadelphia on June 22 for the annual “You Be the Chemist: National Challenge,” and three Indian Americans finished in the top four.

Aum Upadhyay, an eighth grader from Washington; Raghav Ramanujam, a sixth grader from California; and Rafay Ashary, an eighth grader from Texas, finished first, second and third runners-up to 10-year-old champion Daniel Liu, of Ohio.

The 11-round challenge, which grows increasingly more difficult each step of the way, pitted the nation’s top young chemists against each other, with the three Indian Americans being narrowly ousted by Liu, the youngest competitor of the meet and youngest champion ever.

The “You Be the Chemist” Challenge started with nearly 40,000 competitors participating on the local and state levels throughout the previous school year. The top 36 students qualified to compete for the national competition, as 350 friends and family of the contestants cheered on

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For finishing in their respective positions, Upadhyay, Ramanujam and Ashary were awarded $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000, respectively, in scholarships to put

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Designer duo The opening Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra designers Abu showcased the Jani and Sandeep beauty of Khosla presented their journey their beautiful to Jodhpur bridal collection through their titled ‘Varanasi’ collection which was aimed ‘The Mahal’. at paying homage Calling to the holiest city Mehrangarh Fort “such a specof India tacle”, Nikhil told IANS that they had taken reference of the Sheesh Mahal. “The silhouette is also inspired by the shapes of Mahal which is more angular and geometric,” he said.

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