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14 dead in US shooting

President Barack Obama calls the shooting rampage "an act of terrorism"; FBI says the attack appears to have been inspired though not directed by the Islamic State ARUN KUMAR, WASHINGTON

Trump: Bar Muslims' entry to US

nother deadly mass shooting in Southern California left as many as 14 people dead and another 21 injured after a Pakistani origin couple opened fire at a holiday party for the environmental health department in the Inland Regional Centre in San Bernardino city. Hours after the mass shooting at a center for people with developmental disabilities in San Bernardino, 60 miles east of Los Angeles, with a population of just over 200,000 people, the two suspects were shot dead in a gun battle with police. Chicago born Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 27, his Pakistani wife in the US on a visa, were both dressed in tactical gear and armed with rifles, handguns and multiple ammunition magazines for the attack, media reports said. As they strode into an event for county workers in San Bernardino on December 2 morning, the couple opened fire, spraying 65 to 75 rounds and leaving behind an unexploded pipe bomb before fleeing in a rented black Ford Expedition. Later, police found 12 "pipe bomb-type devices" at the suspect couple's home in Redlands, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition. Another set of three pipe bombs

WASHINGTON: Republican presidential frontrunner Donald J. Trump sent shock waves through the political establishment with a call to bar Muslims from entering the US until lawmakers figure out what is going on. "Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on," a campaign press release said. Trump, who has previously called Syed Rizwan Farook

Tashfeen Malik

Pakistan to help in California shooting probe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will share information with the US about the California shooting in line with the international obligations, the country's interior minister said on December 6. "We will help in the investigation," Nisar said at a news conference in Islamabad.

combined into one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and designed to be triggered by remote control from a car, although the device apparently malfunctioned â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was also found at the scene of the mass shooting, the Washington Post reported citing San Bernardino

for surveillance against mosques and said he was open to establishing a database for all Muslims living in the US, made his controversial call in the wake of last week's mass shooting in California by a Pakistani origin couple. Many of his Republican presidential rivals slammed Trump with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush tweeting that "Donald Trump is unhinged and his "policy" proposals are not serious."

Tashfeen Malik belonged to Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab province, according to local media. Her identity card has also been published in some local newspapers. From 2007 to at least 2012, Malik studied in Pakistan's Multan city, where one faculty member recalled

Police chief Jarrod Burguan. US President Barack Obama called the shooting rampage "an act of terrorism" and warned that the terror threat has evolved into a new phase. "This was an act of terrorism,

her as a "Saudi girl" because her religious observance was so much stricter than that of her peers. She obtained her admission as a pharmacy student at Bahauddin Zakariya University under a quota system that reserves seats for the children of expatriate Pakistanis.

designed to kill innocent people," Xinhua quoted Obama as saying on December 6 in his third Oval Office address during his sevenyear presidency. "It is clear that the two of them had gone down the dark path of rad-

icalisation, embracing a perverted interpretation of Islam that calls for war against America and the West," Obama said. The Pakistani origin couple had long been "radicalized" and had practiced at a target range days before last week's massacre, according to the FBI. The attack now appears to have been inspired though not directed by the Islamic State, it said. They "were radicalized and have been for quite some time," said David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles field office on December 7. "The question for us is how, and by whom, and where." Relatives didn't see any red flags, according to David Chesley, an attorney representing Farook's family.

Obama calls Modi to clinch climate deal US Supreme Court to take up college reservation case

ARUN KUMAR, WASHINGTON

n a bid to clinch a deal at the ongoing Paris climate conference, President Barack Obama is working the phones with calls to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders. He spoke on the phone with Modi on December 8 "to discuss the ongoing Paris climate conference," according to a White House readout of the call. "Both leaders emphasized their personal commitment to secure a strong climate change agreement this week and their interest in our countries' working together to achieve a successful outcome," it said. On behalf of the American people, Obama also accepted Modi's condolences for the loss of life in the San Bernardino shootings last week. Besides calling Modi on December 8, Obama conferred by phone earlier this week with Pres-

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ident Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, New York Times cited Secretary of State John Kerry as saying in an interview on the sidelines of United Nations climate change talks in Paris. India and Brazil, along with China and the US, are among the world's top producers of greenhouse gases that warm the planet,

noted the Times. "The role of the four nations in reaching a deal to curb those emissions is crucial to the success of the negotiations." In a separate discussion with reporters on December 8, Kerry said he had also been working the phones to reach a deal, the Times said.

he US Supreme Court is set to take up next week a case challenging the legality of reservations based on race in colleges and university admissions that adversely impact the Indian diaspora. The case questions the use of race as a criterion for admission by Texas University in affirmative action programmes saying it violates the constitutional guarantee of equality for all. Universities say they are meant to help disadvantaged communities like those of African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans and to ensure diversity. The use of race in admissions sometimes turn into racial quotas similar to caste-based reservations in India and hurt Indian Americans and other Asians. Indians, along with other Asians, are treated as the equivalent of a most-forward community and are therefore affected even more than

whites when quotas are used by universities. Because of this Asians have been required by some of the top universities to score much higher than whites in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), a common entrance exam, which is one of the determinants of admission. This is meant to prevent the student body being dominated by Asians, who get higher SAT scores and school grades.

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Herald case: Sonia, Rahul summoned

Congress leaders stall parliament as Sonia, Rahul asked to appear in court on Dec 19; several key bills, including GST, pending

Congress trying to cover up graft: BJP NEW DELHI: Slamming the Congress for disrupting parliament to cover up its corruption, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said it has nothing to do with the National Herald case. “Why is Congress talking about the complainant, and not about the corruption? Everything is before the court, neither Delhi Police, nor CBI, nor the government is involved...,” union Minister for Communications and Information Ravi Shankar Prasad said. “The plea of vendetta is being used for political coverage... Are they settling court scores in par-

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court here on December 8 asked top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to appear on December 19 in connection with BJP leader Subramanian Swamy’s complaint in the National Herald case even as the issue sparked clashes between the two parties both inside and outside parliament. The two houses faced repeated disruptions, and were eventually adjourned for the day, as Congress members protested “political vendetta”. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley hit back at the Congress, saying the National Herald case was a matter of serious corruption and the

India, Iran discuss undersea gas pipeline NEW DELHI: A senior Iranian official said on December 7 that negotiations are being held to build a $4.5 billion undersea gas pipeline from Iran to Indian west coast following India’s rejection of the proposal for an onland pipeline that would pass through Pakistan. “Negotiations are under serious consideration,” said National Iranian

Gas Export Company managing director Alireza Kameli at the World Energy Policy Summit here. The planned pipeline from the Iranian coast via the Oman Sea and Indian Ocean to Gujarat is proposed to carry 31.5 million standard cubic metres gas per day and will be built in two years, from the date necessary approvals and a gas sale and purchase agreement are signed, he said. “We welcome India’s participation. At the moment, Iran is in negotiations with South Asia Gas Enterprise (SAGE) for construction of an undersea line,” he said. As per the proposal being discussed, SAGE will lay the 1,400 km pipeline bypassing the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Pakistan.

government had nothing to do with the matter. A combative Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who briefly spoke to reporters, signalled party’s determination to fight the issue legally and politically. “Why should I be scared of anyone? I am (former prime minister) Indira Gandhi’s daughter-in-law. I am not scared of anyone,” she said. Party vice president Rahul Gandhi, who is touring Tamil Nadu to see conditions after the floods in the

Delhi unveils new odd-even formula for vehicles IANS, NEW DELHI

n a change from its earlier plan, the Delhi government on December 8 said private vehicles with odd and even registration numbers will ply on odd and even dates respectively from January 1. “It will be date-wise,” Transport Minister Gopal Rai said. Rai clarified that odd numbered vehicles

state, said he saw the case as “political vendetta”. “This is the way the government functions. They think they can do this kind of vendetta politics and stop me from asking questions. This is not going to happen. I am going to keep posing questions, keep pressure on the government,” he said. Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi held a press conference in the afternoon and said there was no illegality done by party leaders and the party fight the case

will all its might. “We will make the people realize that they made a mistake by electing Narendra Modi as prime minister,” Sibal said. Singhvi, who appeared for Gandhis in the case before metropolitan magistrate in the morning, said he had told the court that “the accused” were willing to appear at the earliest date. Metropolitan Magistrate Lovleen granted the Gandhis and others exemption from personal appear-

liament? Congress is not saying what are the allegations,” he said. The minister said the case was filed in 2013, before the BJP came to power. “Congress is only trying to cover up corruption charges. Let Congress party explain: Was 2G case a vendetta, or was Coal scam case a vendetta?” he asked.

ance on December 8. The Delhi High Court had on December 7 dismissed the plea of the Gandhis to quash the summons issued to them by a trial court on Swamy’s complaint regarding the acquisition of National Herald and asked them to appear before trial court. Singhvi told the court that the Gandhis were willing to appear but the Delhi High Court order was received late.

SC declines to hear PIL for uniform civil code IANS, NEW DELHI

would be allowed on the roads on odd dates “like 1, 3, 5 and so on” and even numbered vehicles on even dates “like 2, 4, 6 and so on”. The rationing of the huge bulk of vehicles on Delhi’s roads, aimed at curbing alarming levels of air pollution, would not apply on Sundays when all vehicles can ply, the minister said. The restrictions will apply from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The formula would commence from January 1, 2016.

he Supreme Court on December 7 declined to entertain a public interest petition seeking direction to parliament for enacting a uniform civil code to end alleged discrimination being faced by Muslim women, telling the petitioner to approach parliament and not waste the court’s time. A bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice R. Banumathi said that it is for parliament to take a call on the issue and it was not in the

realm of the apex court to issue a direction (to parliament) on this. Chief Justice Thakur, in a disapproving note, told senior counsel Gopal Subramaniam, appearing for the petitioner, that if such petitions were filed without regard to the law, the court will come down very heavily.

Rating agency Fitch says ‘stable’ India to grow at 7.5 percent IANS, MUMBAI

aintaining a stable outlook for India, ratings agency Fitch on December 7 said the country’s economy will grow by 7.5 percent in the current fiscal that will stand out globally, but warned that its business environment would remain weak despite improvements. It has also forecast an 8 percent growth rate for India in 2016-17. The agency said a “BBB-” rating, the lowest in the investment grade, along with a stable outlook and a

strong medium-term growth prospect and favorable external finances, will balance out with high

government debt, weak structurals and a difficult, but improving, business environment.

“Translation of structural reforms into improved indicators and higher real GDP (gross domestic product) growth depends on actual implementation. India’s sovereign ratings continue to be constrained by limited improvement in its fiscal position,” Fitch said. It said even as the government continues to steadily roll out its structural reform agenda, like in liberalizing the foreign equity regime, it is also facing difficulty in garnering support in the upper house of parliament for big-ticket steps, like goods and services tax regime.

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Gentler Modi as parliament resumes functioning After the Bihar drubbing, the BJP has realized that the country cannot be moulded in accordance with what is taught in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakhas or schools. Hence the advice to MPs to avoid being provocative temple in Gujarat for being a Dalit another example of the Gujarat “model”, she said — and the Congress’s demand for the resignation of union minister Gen. V.K. Singh (retd) for likening Dalits to dogs. Apart from such episodes, two trends emerged during the muchanticipated debate on intolerance.

dismissal of the sense of unease among a section of the intelligentsia as “manufactured” or the threat to eliminate all manifestations of Westernization, which include lifestyle matters such as culinary preferences or women staying out late. After the Bihar drubbing, the BJP has realized that the country cannot be moulded in accordance with what is taught in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakhas or schools. Hence the advice to MPs to avoid being provocative and the appeal to the judiciary to decriminalize homosexuality. But the most remarkable change has been in Modi’s conduct. He was always an impressive orator, even “mesmeric”, as Congress spokesman Abhishek Manu Singhvi said. But, now, from being an acerbic critic of his opponents, the prime minister has donned the mantle of a philosopher by his praise of India’s multicultural reality with its 12 reli-

One was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conciliatory approach, marking a dramatic departure from his earlier sarcastic belligerence. The other was Rahul Gandhi’s high-pitched aggression

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his cabinet colleagues at Parliament House on the first day of the winter session. AMULYA GANGULI, NEW DELHI

he good news is that parliament is once again engaged in its business of debate and discussion even if haltingly because of the occasional demonstrations in the well of the house and walkouts. Even then, the people in general will offer a silent prayer of thanks to the

excitable MPs over the dawning of sense among them, though belatedly. The bad news is that the kind of decorum and dignified conduct which should be a normal feature of the two houses is still not in evidence with the Congress’s nominal leader, Mallikarjan Kharge — the real leaders are Sonia and Rahul Gandhi — warning of “bloodshed”

if an attempt is made to remove the words, secular and socialist, from the Constitution. Compared, however, to the purposeful stalling of any transaction of business which marked the earlier sessions, few would be worried by the relatively minor disruptions over former minister Kumari Selja’s claim that she was not allowed to enter a

One was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s conciliatory approach, marking a dramatic departure from his earlier sarcastic belligerence evident in dubbing Rahul Gandhi a shehzada (crown prince). The other was Rahul Gandhi’s high-pitched aggression, which might be the result of his introspection during his 57-day sabbatical in March-April. The BJP appears to have understood the verities of this cyclical nature of politics. It has decided, therefore, to eschew the party’s earlier arrogance evident in the insulting

gions and 122 languages, as he told parliament, and the admission that all previous governments had contributed to the country’s development. This is a far cry from the saffron camp’s routine claim that all of India’s past history was an area of darkness. However, what will be of interest is to see, whether the gentler Modi can ensure the passage of the GST legislation to set rolling the reforms process and, secondly, how the RSS will react to the emergence of a BJP which is deviating from the saffron goal of a Hindu rashtra.

Rajendra Prasad was no rubberstamp head of state PRAVEEN DAVAR, NEW DELHI

he assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, on January 30, 1948, brought Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel, differing on various issues, together. On Nehru’s 60th birthday, 14 November 1948, Patel praised Nehru for leading the nation safely out of the crisis that faced the country during the year and for enhancing India’s image abroad. However, the relations between the prime minister and the home minister in independent India got strained over the choice of the first president. Nehru had wanted the first Indian governor general after independence, C Rajagopalachari, or Rajaji as he was called, to be bestowed the honor. He had, in fact, persuaded, Rajendra Prasad, who was Patel’s choice, to step aside in favor of Rajaji. Nehru called a meeting of

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) members to ascertain their views. The majority, dominated by north Indian MPs, expressed their preference for Prasad. The great democrat that he was, Nehru bowed to the party’s wish

and paved the way for Rajendra Prasad to be the first President. But from the start relations between the new President and his Prime Minister were uneasy. Prasad wanted the day fixed for the declaration of the Republic, 26 January,

changed because his astrologers had told him that it was not an auspicious day. Nehru did not lose the opportunity to tell the President that India would not be run by astrologers, at least as long as he was around. The restoration of the Somnath temple had been approved by the Nehru cabinet soon after Junagadh acceded to India in November 1947. Its reconstruction however was completed only a few months after Sardar Patel had passed away in December 1950. KM Munshi, a cabinet minister, who was the chairman of the official committee of reconstruction of the temple, approached Prasad to inaugurate the temple. Installation of the jyotirlingam was a part of the inaugural ceremony. Munshi was apprehensive that the President might not accept the invitation in view of the fact that Nehru was not in favor of a secular

state associating itself with a religious ceremony. Prasad, however, disregarded the prime minister’s objections and attended the ceremony, which drew scathing criticism from the socialists and communist leaders. The first president was personally and ideologically opposed to the enactment of the Hindu Code Bill. When this bill came before the provisional parliament, Prasad had objected to it on the basis of locus standi and said that since it was not an elected parliament, such an important measure should not be considered and passed by it. Nehru visited the Soviet Union in June 1955 and the reception he received on arrival in Moscow was unprecedented. The feeling in India was one of exultation over the triumphant tour of their national hero. Swept along by the wave, President Prasad decided to bestow Bharat Ratna on Nehru.

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Four PIOs among 100 Leading Global Thinkers

Foreign Policy magazine’s list includes those outstanding individuals who have generated ideas that could promise humankind a better future

Nina Tandon ARUN KUMAR, WASHINGTON

our persons of Indian origin are featured in Foreign Policy magazine’s list of 100 Leading Global Thinkers who have generated ideas that could promise humankind a better future. Featured among ‘Innovators’ is Nina Tandon, co-founder of Epibone, New York City. Typically, to reconstruct bone, surgeons must take bone either from somewhere else in a patient’s body, or from an outside source, such as a prosthesis or a donor.

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But Tandon has created a third way: Growing new bones. A patient’s stem cells are placed in a bone-shaped mold, which is then put into a special chamber that simulates the body’s temperature, nutrient composition, and other conditions. After three weeks, the cells have essentially formed a new bone. Among the ‘Moguls’ are Rajan Anandan, managing director of Google, Southeast Asia and India, and Ayesha Khanna, founder of the Civic Accelerator, an investment fund. While Anandan is included “for lobbying on behalf of the

Bhramar Mukherjee to lead US cancer research WASHINGTON: The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centre has appointed Bhramar Mukherjee as associate director for population science research. She will oversee work on cancer causes, prevention, care delivery and outcomes. “As a biostatistician and epidemiologist, I can bring a lot to this role,” a university release quoted Mukherjee as saying. “We live in a very data-driven world. There are tremendous opportunities, both within the University of Michigan and nationally around big data - using medical records and mining large datasets to manage patient outcomes and care,” she said. “Groundbreaking prevention and health communications research is happening today by using social media and mobile sensors. Data is helping us to better understand disparities in cancer care, delivery and outcomes.” Mukherjee is John D. Kalbfleisch Collegiate professor of biostatistics and professor of epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health. She

also serves as the associate chair for biostatistics. Her cancer research has focused on how the interaction between genes and the environment impacts cancer risk. Mukherjee plans to foster and facilitate cross-collaboration within the population sciences program in the cancer center and across various other units at the University of Michigan, something she has done frequently as a biostatistician.

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unconnected”, Khanna gets in “for nudging women into the corner office”. Anandan “has used his stewardship of Google in India to greatly improve tech access for the poor by successfully lobbying Indian manufacturers to launch low-cost phones, pushing carriers to bring down the prices of data plans, and increasing the translation of Google products into many Indian languages”. In November 2014, Ayesha Khanna and Shannon Schuyler, head of corporate responsibility at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC),

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pooled resources to help women gain access to capital. They have pledged that at least half of future Accelerator-supported ventures will be owned by women. Featured among ‘Challengers’ who have “proved that even sacred cows can be toppled” is India-born Zainab Ghadiyali. In Menlo Park, California, Ghadiyali and Erin Summers, both engineers at Facebook, are running “wogrammers,” a movement to end the “brogrammer” stereotype and highlight the technical accomplishments of their peers.

Entrepreneur conferred UP Ratna award WASHINGTON: Frank Islam, a prominent Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for Frank Islam his achievements and outstanding contributions as a son of Uttar Pradesh. The award will be given by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav at the inaugural UP Pravasi Diwas in Agra on January 4. The UP Ratna award has been instituted to recognize the achievements and contributions of NRIs who hail from Uttar Pradesh, according to state principal secretary Sanjiv Saran. Islam, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has supported a number of civic, educational and artistic causes and institutions. Earlier this year, the foundation started by Islam and his wife, Debbie Driesman — the Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Foundation — pledged $2 million to AMU for the construction of a new school of management at the 140-year-old institution. Other institutions and organizations that have received the support of the Foundation include University of Colorado, Montgomery College, and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, USIP and Brookings Institution.

‘Immigrants critical for both America and India’ ARUN KUMAR, WASHINGTON

wo Indian-American makers of a new film about immigrants in America believe immigration, which has emerged as a key issue in US presidential elections, is “incredibly critical” for both America and India. “We think immigration is incredibly critical not just for America but also for India,” says Rishi Bhilawadikar, writer/producer of “For Here or To Go?” — a comedy drama set against the backdrop of the 2008 recession about many personal battles faced by immigrants. “Indian Americans are key contributors to growth and competitiveness,” he said in an interview with IANS pointing to Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, CEOs of Google and Microsoft respectively as examples. “As artists we hope a story like ‘For Here or To Go?’ humanizes the situation and can contribute towards action in bringing about sensible immigration reform,” Bhilawadikar said. Rucha Humnabadkar, San Francisco-based director of the film, agrees, saying one of their goals “is

Ali Fazal and Melanie Kannokada in a scene from “For Here or To Go?” — a comedy drama on battles faced by Indian immigrants in America

to show that the immigration debate is about people and people’s lives and not just numbers or policy. We hope to put a human face to this largely political issue.” “Immigration is a complex demographic phenomenon and there needs to be a broader discussion that goes beyond the theme of illegal immigration to the US,” she said. “Presidential candidates must take a more comprehensive approach, which involves attracting

and retaining the brightest and smartest minds from around the world, which is what will continue to help this nation to truly remain innovative and drive sustained economic growth.” The film tells the contemporary story of ambition and ambivalence of Desi immigrants, “Americans in mind and Indians at heart,” through the struggles of Vivek Pandit, a young Silicon Valley software professional awaiting the renewal of his work visa.

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Sushma visits Pak, hopes soar high In a sign of improving bilateral ties, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Pakistan next year to attend Saarc conference, Indian Foreign Minister announced IANS, ISLAMABAD

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ndia and Pakistan are set to hold the third bilateral engagement at the top level in less than 10 days with Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj reaching Islamabad on December 8 for a conference on Afghanistan. Following an impromptu meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Nawaz Sharif in Paris on the margins of a global climate change conference on November 30, the national security advisers of the two sides met in Bangkok on December 6 and discussed all major issues, including Kashmir. Sushma Swaraj is expected to take this process forward during her meetings with Prime Minister Sharif and his Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on the margins of what is called the 5th Ministerial Conference on Heart of Asia Istanbul Process. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Pakistan next year, Swaraj

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Heart of Asia conference in Islamabad on December 9. Swaraj was on two-day visit to Pakistan.

said here on December 9. Modi will participate in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit, Sushma Swaraj told the media. Sushma Swaraj said she would accompany Modi during his visit, Geo TV reported. Swaraj said it was time that India and Pakistan displayed maturity in doing business with each other.

“It is time we display maturity and self confidence to do business with each other and strengthen regional trade and cooperation,” Sushma Swaraj said in her address at the Heart of Asia Summit here. On December 8, soon after her arrival here, she attended a dinner hosted by Aziz in honor of the visiting delegates of the Heart of Asia conference.

This is the first ministerial visit from India to its South Asian neighbor since the then external affairs minister S.M. Krishna went to Pakistan in 2012. But Sushma Swaraj’s visit is likely to include more. After the Bangkok meeting between India’s Ajit Doval and Naseer Khan Janjua of Pakistan, along with foreign secretaries S. Jais-

Adani seeks Australian legislation change IANS, SYDNEY

BEIJING: At least two million cars were taken off the road as Beijing rolled out its emergency response plan following its first-ever red alert for smog. A grey haze hung heavy over China’s capital on December 8 after it announced the most severe smog warning under its four-tier system. The alert was active from 7.00 a.m. (local time) on Dec 8 till noon on Dec 10, Xinhua reported. On December 8, the average density of PM2.5 exceeded 234 micrograms per cubic meter in the downtown areas. Schools were closed, work at outdoor construction sites suspended, and factories have been ordered to halt operations. Beijing also closed several highway sections to reduce traffic. The traffic ban, based on the odd or even license plate numbers, takes at least two million private cars off the road. In addition, 30 percent of government cars were subject to travel bans. Authorities worked overnight to ensure smooth public transport.

ISLAMABAD: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on December 9 met Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia Conference here. “Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj are conducting a meeting to discuss bilateral issues on the sidelines of the ‘Heart of Asia’ Conference in the capital on Wednesday,” Dawn online reported. Earlier in the day, Sushma Swaraj

billionaire Indian businessman has reportedly met with Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, seeking new laws that prohibit court actions against controversial environmental approvals for major projects. Gautum Adani put the proposal before the Australian government during an hour-long meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in early November, Fairfax Media reported. The move is in response to continued court action by environmental groups against the proposed $10.84 Carmichael coal project in

Queensland, which includes port and rail infrastructure. “Now it is enough. They cannot continue to challenge the project. They cannot go for judicial review all the time. In OECD countries,

extended India’s hand of friendship to Pakistan at the conference. Later, the Indian minister attended a lunch hosted by Sharif for the Heart of Asia conference delegates.

hanker and Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, she is also expected to take up a host of other issues. A joint statement issued by the two sides in Bangkok said: “Discussions covered peace and security, terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, and other issues including tranquility along the LoC (Line of Control that divides the two counties).”

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you are not given approvals with closed eyes,” Adani was quoted by Fairfax Media as saying. Adani was aiming to ship 40 million tonnes of coal per year to power stations in India during the project’s first phase, which he describes as an important project between Australia and India providing electricity to a minimum 100 million people over the next 100 years. This was despite prices for thermal coal, used in power stations, are continuing its four year slump to reach new 10-year lows of $54 per ton last week down from almost $100 per ton in 2013 as market oversupply continues.

ISTANBUL: At least six refugees were drowned on December 8 as their boat capsized in the Aegean Sea while attempting to reach a Greek island, the media reported. The boat people, seeking better lives in Europe, departed from Cesme in Turkey’s province of Izmir off the Aegean, Xinhua reported. The Turkish coast guards rescued eight asylum seekers who were found with their life jackets on the surface of the sea, the agency said. It was still not clear how many refugees were on the boat. The rescue operations continued to find the missing.

UN Security Council resolution. “We’ve got strong indications that those missile tests did violate UN Security Council resolutions that pertain to Iran’s ballistic missile activities,” said White House

press secretary Josh Earnest said. He pledged the US will work with its world partners “to engage a strategy to try to disrupt continued progress of their ballistic missile program”.

‘Iran tested new ballistic missile last month’ IANS, WASHINGTON

ran tested a new medium-range ballistic missile last month, US media reported on December 7, citing a senior US official. Western intelligence said the test was held on November 21 near Chabahar, a port city in Iran’s Balochistan province near the border with Pakistan, Fox News reported on its website. It cited the US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity,

as saying that the new test was in breach of two UN Security Council resolutions. In October, Iran’s defense ministry said it has successfully testfired the country’s first long-range missile that can be guided and controlled until hitting the target. The White House took notice of the ballistic missile test that month, saying “strong indications” showed that Iran’s test of a new precisionguided ballistic missile violated a

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Actor Radhakrishnan Parthiban involved in flood relief activities in Chennai; (right) a woman at a relief camp. (Photos: IANS) IANS, CHENNAI

ife in flood-hit Chennai was slowly limping back to normalcy, with rains stopping on December 8 morning in Tamil Nadu capital. Shops opened up and a massive clean up operation have been initiated in the affected districts where the water levels have receded. The weather department has forecast heavy rains in coastal Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, due to low pressure in Bay of Bengal. Resumption of auto-rickshaw services and public transport made

people’s life easier after being completely crippled for the past six days. Southern Railways has cancelled some long distance trains at Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore stations. Schools and colleges remain closed in 12 districts of Tamil Nadu. Several localities in flood-hit Chennai, Cuddalore, Thiruvallur and Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu were still marooned even as flood water receded and power supply returned in parts of Chennai. In general, however, life continues to be difficult for almost everyone as they have to battle with contaminat-

ed water - including municipal supply and well and ground water - as well as slush and filth all around their homes. Heavy rains which battered the four districts located close to the sea over the past month leading to floods have claimed 325 lives and derailed the lives of millions. The Met office has predicted more heavy rains in coastal Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced Rs.10,000, 10 kg of rice, a sari and dhoti to those who lost their huts in the unprecedented floods.

International film fest of Kerala begins PRANTICK MAJUMDER, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Bengaluru man travels 3,000 km in self-built solar car IANS, NEW DELHI

he 20th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) - billed as an extravaganza of cinematic and artistic expression - began here in the Kerala capital on a grand note on Friday evening. The chants of “Om” rent the air at the open-air converted Nishagandhi auditorium, where around 1,500 delegates had gathered for the opening ceremony. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the event, said it was “an honor to have so many distinguished guests” at a single place at the festival organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (KSCA). All dignitaries present gave short speeches to welcome the guests. Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor, in a mixed speech in Malayalam and English, said he was “proud to be among some of the

Those in permanent houses and were affected would get Rs.5,000, 10 kg of rice, a sari and dhoti. Special camps will be held for two weeks from December 14 to issue duplicate land title deeds, educational certificates, cooking gas connection, voter identity and Aadhar cards and bank passbooks as tens of thousands of residents lost their precious documents. Voluntary organizations have stepped up their relief efforts in the flood hit areas. Chennai airport was returning to normalcy after resuming operations on December 6.

CHENNAI: Megastar Rajinikanth, who turns 64 on December 5, has requested his fans to call off all plans made to ring in his birthday, Rajnikanth which is usually celebrated like a ritual. This has been done due to the grave situation caused by heavy rains in Tamil Nadu. “As Tamil Nadu is limping back to normalcy after being struck by the worst rains in over a century, Rajinikanth has requested his fans to join hands and help the rain savaged people in relief work,” a source close to the actor told IANS. According to the source, the 63year old star feels extending help to the people of the state is more important than celebrating his birthday. It is also learnt that the official announcement regarding “Enthiran 2”, which was planned to be announced on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s birthday, has been postponed indefinitely.

most knowledgeable people” in the field. Brazilian filmmaker and writer Julio Bressane, who is the chair of the IFFK jury, pointed towards the audience as he said: “Thank you to each one of you”. Stating that his English was “a little rusty”, he said he hoped to judge the films correctly. The star of the show, however, was tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, who set the stage on fire with a

mesmerizing performance. Accompanied by sarangi player Sabir Khan, son of vocalist late Ustad Sultan Khan, Zakir Hussain enthralled the packed auditorium with his percussion. Zakir Hussain said Kerala’s richness in culture and heritage has always enticed him. “I had unique opportunity to perform along with few of the legendary musical maestros from the state,” he said.

63-year-old man arrived here to participate in the first India International Science Fair (IISF) on December 7, using a self-developed solar electric-powered car to cover 3,000 km from Bangalore to Delhi. It took Syed Sajjad Ahmed 30 days to cover the arduous journey, which included crossing the Vindhyas. Born in Kolar, 70 km from Bangalore, the Class 12 dropout says he began his career as a fruit vendor and went on to set up a shop for electronics repair. His work included assembly of electronic goods, starting off with transistors, tape recorders and television sets and antennae. Later, he moved on to computers before attempting to realize his childhood dream to do some-

thing for society. “I had to leave school at 15 to start earning for the family. But the fire to create something that would be of use to humanity kept burning within me.” The break came in 2002. “I told myself that I am 50 now and I must do something before I become too old and infirm.” Ahmed started by modifying a two-wheeler to run on electric power and then a three-wheeler and later a four-wheeler.

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India sweeps SA in Test series India win by 337 runs; the Proteas lost their last five wickets in the space of seven runs IANS, NEW DELHI

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ndia ended South Africa’s second innings at 143 runs to win the fourth and final cricket Test by 337 runs and clinch the series 3-0 at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on December 7. This was the first series victory at home for Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his second consecutive one after the triumph in Sri Lanka in September. India had won the first Test in Mohali and the third in Nagpur earlier in this series. With the series-win, India climbed to the second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the most successful among the Indian bowlers in the second innings with figures of 5/61. Fast bowler Umesh Yadav bagged three quick wickets just after tea to return figures of 3/9. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja returned with 2/26. Jadeja bowled 17 consecutive maiden overs in the second innings. He fell four maiden overs short of the existing record of former India spinner Bapu Nadkarni when Faf du Plesis walloped him to the long-on boundary. A.B. de Villiers was the highest scorer for the visitors with 43. His lengthy partnerships with Amla and du Plessis gave the Proteas genuine hopes of snatching a draw before they suffered a dramatic collapse shortly after the tea break. Resuming at the overnight score of 72/2, de Villiers and Amla con-

Vijender to face Bulgarian boxer MANCHESTER: Indian pugilist Vijender Singh will take on experienced Bulgarian boxer Samet Hyuseinov in a professional boxing bout here on December 19. Vijender Singh will try to continue his unbeaten streak at the Manchester Arena after winning his opening two pro boxing matches. Vijender has steamed through his first two professional opponents, beating Sonny Whiting in his debut in October and followed that up with a one round demolition of Dean Gillen in Dublin last month. The 30-year-old, however, has a tough tie ahead as he prepares himself to fight experienced Hyuseinov who has won seven out of 14 contests.

Team India celebrates after winning the Fourth and the final test match between India and South Africa at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on December 7 (Photo Courtesy: IANS)

Kohli, Ashwin, Rahane dedicate win to Chennai flood victims NEW DELHI: India captain Virat Kohli on Monday dedicated the Test series win over South Africa to the victims of the devastating floods in Chennai. “I dedicate our series win to the victims of the Chennai floods. It has been a very unfortunate few weeks. The kind of situation that has arisen in the city is really bad. My thoughts are with all the people who have

tinued their efforts to deny a victory to the hosts. Du Plessis took 53 deliveries to open his account. He is now third on the list of batsmen consuming most number of balls before opening their account after England’s John Murray (80 deliv-

lost their family members,” Kohli told the media after the end of the fifth day’s play. Ajinkya Virat Kohli Rahane, centurion in both India’s innings, dedicated his Man of the Match award to the flood victims and the Indian Army,

eries) and England’s Stuart Broad (62 balls). Jadeja knocked back Amla’s offstump in the morning session before du Plesis joined de Villiers in the middle and the duo ensured that the visitors did not lose any

for its relentless work in providing aid for the people in distress. “I would like to dedicate this to the people in Chennai who are suffering from the floods and the Indian Army who is helping out...this one is for them,” Rahane declared. Man of the Series Ravichandran Ashwin, a Chennai local, said he would voluntarily help the suffering people.

more wickets till lunch. Jadeja struck another big blow to South African hopes when he trapped du Plessis leg before almost immediately after lunch. Ashwin sent Duminy back to the pavilion before the South African

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on December 8 announced a cash award of Rs.20 million for the Indian team for beating South Africa 3-0 in the just-concluded Test series. India defeated the Proteas by 337 runs in the fourth and final Test to win the series 3-0 at the Ferozeshah Kotla in New Delhi on December 7. Chasing a mammoth target of 481 runs, the visitors were bowled out for 143. India won the first Test by 108 runs at Mohali and the third match by 124 runs in Nagpur. The second match at Bengaluru was rained off. “BCCI announces an award of Rs.2 crore to the Indian Cricket Team for their 3-0 series win against South Africa,” BCCI tweeted on December 7. BCCI’s all top bosses are in the city to attend a governing council meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As a result of the win, India climbed to the second position in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test rankings. South Africa still retain the No.1 position in the Test rankings.

had opened his account to revive Indian hopes just before tea. The Proteas hopes of avoiding defeat vaporised right at the start of the final session when they lost their last five wickets in the space of seven runs.

PBL auction: Saina goes to Awadh, Chong Wei to Hyderabad IANS, NEW DELHI

ndia’s Saina Nehwal and Malaysian veteran Lee Chong Wei were bagged by Awadh Warriors and Hyderabad Hotshots, respectively, for $1,00,000 each in the Premier Badminton League (PBL) players’ auction here on December 7. The third most expensive player was double World championship bronze medallist P.V. Sindhu who was snapped up by Chennai Smashers for $95,000 — $45,000 more than the talented Indian’s base price. World No.9 male shuttler Kidambi Srikanth also received a strong bidding and was sold for $80,000 to Bengaluru Top Guns. His compatriot, No.14 Parupalli Kashyap had to be content with a

price of $35,000. The 2014 Commonwealth Games champion went to Hyderbad. While Srikanth had a base price of $50,000, Kashyap’s base price was $25,000. With $1,00,000 being the maximum bid for a player, the bidding

for the two established players saw several franchises offering the highest purse for them. In the end, according to the PBL rules, a lottery was held and it was decided that Olympic bronze medal winner Saina will play for the Luc-

know-based side while two-time Olympic silver medallist Chong Wei will turn out for Hyderabad. Saina, earlier, played for Hyderabad in the now disbanded Indian Badminton League (IBL). Badminton Association of India president Akhilesh Das Gupta revealed that the auction for Saina and Chong Wei happened on December 6. No auction took place for established doubles players Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa. Among the overseas players, No.12 Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia was bought by Delhi for $74,000 — a jump of $24,000 from his base price. Russian Vladmir Ivanov was bagged by Mumbai for $42,000, while Malaysian doubles specialist Koo Kiet Kan went to Delhi for $36,000.

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My role different from Juhi’s: Priya Banerjee Actress Priya Banerjee, who reprises Juhi Chawla’s role in the remake of 1993 film ‘Darr’, says her role is different from the original IANS, CHENNAI

ctress Priya Banerjee, who reprises Juhi Chawla’s role in the eponymous remake of Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla starrer Darr, says the remake has a different twist. “This is a remake with a twist. Although I play Juhi’s part, our roles are very different from each other and that makes the remake stand out,” Priya, who is paired with Karanvir Bohra in the film, told IANS. She’s aware there will be comparisons, but considers it an honor to be part of a celebrated film.

My next film will be a career game changer: Allu Sirish

“I can already feel lot of pressure and because our roles are being compared, the expectations are very high,” she said. The makers had initially considered Ileana D’Cruz, but destiny worked in Priya’s favor. “They were also in talks with a Pakistani actress, who was almost confirmed. However, things didn’t fall in place and they finally approached me. I was shooting for another film and didn’t have dates,” said Priya, who was moved when the makers adjusted the dates for her. “It was so nice of them to adjust the whole schedule just for me,” she

‘Singam 3’ shoot delayed due to rain IANS, CHENNAI

he principal shooting of Suriya-starrer Tamil actioner Singam 3, which was supposed to start last week in Vishakhapatnam, has been delayed indefinitely due to the grave situation caused by heavy downpour in Tamil Nadu. “The shooting had to be called off due to the rains. Furthermore, Suriya sir was stuck in Indonesia last week as he couldn’t return to the city because of the bad weather. Hence, we decided to postpone

CHENNAI: Actor Allu Sirish, who hasn’t had a film release in over a year, says he has invested a lot of time on his next project, which is currently on the floors. He believes it will be a game changer for his career. “This gap gave me an opportunity to learn a lot and understand what I want to do with my career. It opened some new doors and helped me to see things from a different perspective,” Sirish told IANS, adding that the time taken for his next project is totally worth it. The yet-untitled film, which is currently on floors, is being directed by Parasuram. “This is a big film. I’m sure that it will be a game changer for my career. This is the kind of film that will bring scores of families to the cinemas again. I’ve worked so far only in love stories but this is a family drama,” he said. “The character in this film is very close to my inner self and that got me excited,” he added.

said, adding that when she came on board, she had to juggle between the sets of two films. It was hectic. I had to simultaneously shoot for my other film 3 Dev, which I had signed even before this film,” Priya said. Having completed the first schedule of both the projects, Priya is gearing up for busier months ahead. “I don’t even know how I’m going to manage. When the next schedule starts, I know I’ll be shooting for nearly 20 hours a day or even more,” she said. Last seen in Sanjay Gupta’s Jazbaa, in which she played Shabana Azmi’s teenager daughter, Priya is equally excited about 3 Dev.

the shoot,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS. Not sure about when the film will go on floors now, the source

said it might take a while. “Everybody is busy volunteering, including Suriya sir, whose house here was inundated with knee-deep water. This may take a few weeks or even months,” the source said. To be directed by Hari, the film is the third part in the highly successful “Singam” franchise. Anushka Shetty and Shruti Haasan are playing the female leads in the movie. Harris Jayaraj has been roped in to compose the music for the film, which is being produced by Suriya’s home banner 2D Entertainment.

Taapsee plays a tough character CHENNAI: Actress Taapsee Pannu, who will soon start shooting for Telugu film Ghazi with Rana Daggubati, says she essays a very tough character Taapsee Pannu in the film. This will require her to spend a lot of time in its preparation. “I have decided to go a few days before my shoot because it’s a tough character to get into so I definitely need time,” Taapsee told IANS.

FILM REVIEW | TELUGU

Inji Iduppazhagi: Mildly amusing fitness commercial Film: Inji Iduppazhagi; Director: Prakash Kovelamudi; Cast: Anushka Shetty, Arya, Sonal Chauhan, Urvashi, Prakash Raj, Brahmanandam, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao and Bharath; Rating: **

n “Inji Iduppazhagi”, Anushka Shetty plays Sweety, an overweight woman who finds solace in eating - from keema samosa to jalebi - anything and everything she can stuff herself with. She almost eats through the entire first half; much to the worry of her mother whose only concern is to get her married off to an NRI. Her partner in crime is her diabetic grandfa-

ther, who likes to feed her everything he’s not supposed to eat. At one point, you get the feeling that this old man could be really responsible for her weight. With weight struggles as the core theme of the film, the makers

could’ve handled this story in two ways - attempt a full-length spoof with no compromises, or address the issue as sensitively as possible. The film achieves neither of these things and ends up making a mockery of even the little promise it dis-

plays sporadically, like the wonderful scene between the father and young Anushka at the beginning. While the first half is fairly engaging even with the cliches, the film almost turns into a fitness commercial post interval, especially towards the end, featuring cameo appearances by a bevy of stars such as Nagarjuna, Rana Daggubati, Jiiva, Simhaa, Kajal Aggarwal and Hansika Motwani among others. Despite all the pain she went through to gain weight, Anushka couldn’t save this one from turning into a largely boring experience. And to add to the woes, the makers fooled the viewers into believing that it’s a bilingual, which the film definitely isn’t as it mostly appears like a dubbed Hindi serial on Tamil channel. —Haricharan Pudipeddi

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Race on for best actor trophy

Salman Khan is in the race to get the award with his ‘Prem’ avatar in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ while Amitabh’s endearing role in ‘Piku’ earned him a nomination

Harshaali nominated best debut actress

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MUMBAI: Child artist Harshaali Malhotra’s act as a mute Pakistani girl lost in India in Bajrangi Bhaijaan has earned her a nomination in the Best Actor Harshaali Malhotra Debut - Female category for the forthcoming BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2015. Harshaali is pitted against Akshara Haasan for Shamitabh, Athiya Shetty for Hero, Bhumi Pednekar for Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Sanah Kapoor for Shaandaar, and Anushka Ranjan for Wedding Pullav. Harshaali emerged as one of the main attractions of Kabir Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan after superstar Salman Khan with her innocence.

MUMBAI: Aishwarya Rai has been nominated for the Best Actor in an Action Role-Male/Female category for Jazbaa for the forthcoming BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2015, where she is the only female actress to earn the spot.

Sanjay Dutt to be freed in March 2016

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t will be a ‘big’ battle between cinema icons like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan to Irrfan Khan to bag the trophy for Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Role - Male at the forthcoming BIG Star Entertainment Awards 2015. Amitabh’s act as a Bengali father obsessed with his motion

with the glitz and glitterati of tinsel town here later this month. For the BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Role - Female category, Deepika Padukone for Piku, Kangana Ranaut for Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Priyanka Chopra for Dil Dhadakne Do and Sonam Kapoor for Prem Ratan Dhan Payo are competing against each other.

Other nominations include names like Akshay Kumar for Gabbar Is Back, Arjun Kapoor for Tevar, Varun Dhawan for Badlapur and Saif Ali Khan for Phantom.

‘Neerja’ trailer to release with SRK’s ‘Dilwale’ IANS, MUMBAI

T PUNE : Incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, whose five-year sentence for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts was confirmed by the Supreme Court in March 2013, will be freed from prison by March 7, 2016, official sources said here on Tuesday. The sources indicated that barring last-minute glitches, Sanjay would be released by March 7 after completing the remaining 42month period of his sentence. Dutt was acquitted of terror charges under the TADA, but found guilty of possessing illegal arms, acquired ostensibly to protect his family during the communal conflagration that engulfed Mumbai after the demolition of the Babri Mosque on December 6, 1992. Following the apex court orders, his bail was cancelled and he was ordered to surrender within four weeks, which he complied with on May 16, 2013.

movements in an endearing story by Shoojit Sircar in Piku has earned him a nomination, while Salman is in the race to get the award with his ‘Prem’ avatar in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Irrfan has also been nominated for his role in Piku. Anil Kapoor is also in the race for Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do. The award ceremony will be held

he trailer of Neerja — a biopic on the life of late air hostess Neerja Bhanot, will be attached to Shah Rukh Khanstarrer Dilwale, which is slated to release on December 18. The film’s protagonist Sonam Kapoor is humbled by King Khan’s gesture, and has thanked the team of Dilwale for giving a good start to the movie. The daughter of actor-producer

Anil Kapoor took to Twitter to share the news with her followers. She posted: “Thank you @iamsrk and @RedChilliesEnt for giving the film #Neerja this platform! Catch the trailer of #Neerja with #Dilwale on 18th December!” Neerja is based on the life of a young flight attendant. She was just 22 when she sacrificed her life to save a group of American children aboard a Pan Am flight that had been hijacked on the ground at Karachi in 1986.

Shah Rukh also wished her luck for the film. He responded to her tweet by saying, “It’s our pleasure. All the best for the film”. Directed by debutant Ram Madhvani, Neerja is presented by Fox Star Studios and is co-produced by

Bling Unplugged. The film also fea tures veteran actress Shabana Azm as Bhanot’s mother, and will hit th screens on February 19 next year. Meanwhile, Dilwale brings bac one of the most loved onscreen cou ples, SRK and Kajol, after five year

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fiction narrated in a neorealistic documentary style, Madhureeta Anand’s Kajarya is a crisply told, resiliently chilling story that is both disturbing as well as engaging. The film delves into the implied view of life and conduct with respect to female infanticide in the Indian society. Meera Sharma, a disinterested rookie journalist, working for the National Times, is sent to a small

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Anushka Sharma ‘salute’ armed forces

hile life in flood-hit Chennai is limping back to normalcy with help from the armed forces, actress Anushka Sharma “saluted” the efforts being made by the real life “heroes” to rescue people. Anushka took to Twitter to appreciate the efforts made by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force personnel. Anushka even posted a video in which a chopper can be seen airlifting a pregnant woman. “Chopper airlifts pregnant lady during the #ChennaiFloods. It requires huge skill to airlift while hovering. HATS OFF,” she wrote. “Salute the armed forces for repeatedly coming to the rescue of nation, selflessly, whenever asked, whatever the situation. LET’S NOT FORGET THIS TOO,” she added.

Sonakshi open to pursuing fashion designing in future

ctress Sonakshi Sinha, who started her career as a costume designer, says that she is open to explore fashion designing as a profession in the future. “Not now, but in the future. Never say never. I have studied fashion designing so I feel I can pursue it in the future,” said Sonakshi, when asked if she intended to turn fashion designer. She walked the ramp in a J.J. Valaya outfit at the Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour 2015. Sonakshi, who did a course in fashion designing, reminisced being ushered in as a volunteer for fashion weeks where she would be waiting to watch Valaya’s show.

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ctress Parineeti Chopra has denied reports that she will star alongside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in director Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming film Sultan. Parineeti, who was rumored to be part of the Yash Raj Films project, took to Twitter to clarify that she is not doing the much anticipated film. “Guys, I am not doing ‘Sultan’, please put all rumors and speculations to rest and let me announce my next film when the time is right,” she tweeted recently. Parineeti, who made her Bollywood debut with 2011 film Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, was last seen in Kill Dil.

ctress Chitrangada Singh said on Saturday that she’s currently working on two projects Babumoshai Bandookbaaz and Band Of Maharajas and both will get completed next year. “You should see me next year. There are two projects which will finish this coming year,” said Chitrangada at the launch of Aldo Holiday 2015 collection. “’Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ is coming back on track. It was very unfortunate that Nawaz’s (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) dates went a little haywire; of course he’s doing really well which is great,” she added.

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E3-an ideal networking platform for go-getters

BY A STAFF WRITER H I C AG O , I L - - Ba s e d i n Chicago, E3 Entrepreneurs Inc. is a networking platform for entrepreneurs from all career

walks. Its mission is to support entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, leadership development and networking events. E3 stands for Educate + Empower+ Evolve. It believes that through education people can empower themselves and evolve as better leaders and advance in their careers. E3 Entrepreneurs wants that its members join hands to support each other, to inspire each other and to grow together. There is always strength in unity. Roopali Chand, owner of UR Creations& founder of E3 Entrepreneurs Inc., wanted to create a platform for entrepreneurs like herself who share the goal of enabling and empowering each other to reach the highest levels of leadership and more importantly to fulfil in their own career aspirations. On December 6, E3 Entrepreneurs Inc. hosted its 2nd event titled ‘Holiday Shopping Party’ at Waterford Banquets in Elmhurst, IL. The event brought together members, vendors and supporters for an exciting day filled with inspirational talks, shopping and

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entertainment. Sameer Saini, a successful business owner emceed the event and entertained everyone with his mesmerizing voice along with Nisha Saraswat who sang melodiously. Sneha Dixit of VA Cosmetics and a member of E3 Entrepreneur opened the event talking about the three Es and her journey as a businesswoman. At the event, E3 Entrepreneurs Inc. also gave out awards in three categories: ‘Woman of Influence Award’ which was awarded to

singer Mona Bhalla of Kudi Bindaas, ‘Best Creative Business Award’ which was given to Pankaj Garg of SomruS and ‘Excellence In Entrepreneurship Award’ which was given to Jas Sandhu of Mitandio f or art scarves. The awards were presented by guests Reema Kapur, executive director of SAAPRI (South Asian American Policy & Research Institute); O.P Meena deputy Consul General at Chicago of Community Welfare, Information, Protocol & Culture; and R J Promila of Radio Pani Poori.

MO. More than 300 people attended the event. There was a wide range of cultural programs performed by local talent. Colorful decorations and lighting arrangements set the festive mood for the audience. Dressed in attires reflecting Indian culture and traditions, artists presented programs which drew a huge applause from the audience. Stage decoration and various types of cultural programs presented to reflect the Indian culture and tradition were the highlights of the event. President Sharath Rao reminded everyone of the marvellous success of the past IAS events in both cultural and social service programs and laid out IAS’s plans for 2016. He praised and thanked the parents and kids who were actively engaged in social service programs this year. President-elect Meera Jain and secretary Shailee Saran Varanasi played a key role in conducting the event successfully. Board of Directors Sendil Rathinasabapathy and Krishna Rao Moharir efficiently handled the technical audio-visual and electronic communications, respectively, while cultural coordinator Gayatri Chintakunta coordinated the cultural events. All the participants were awarded IAS certificates. A delicious Indian dinner satisfied the taste-buds of everyone. The event ended with kids enjoying the sparklers. The board of India Association extended thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and attendees to make it a grand successful event.

BY A STAFF WRITER DGEWATER, IL -- A Loyola University student was sexually assaulted while walking near the school’s alumni building and student housing late on the night of November 26. Around 10:30 pm., after the woman had left the Granville Red Line station, she walked eastbound on Granville Avenue before heading northbound on Winthrop Avenue. Between the student housing buildings and the alumni house, the woman was “inappropriately groped twice” by an unknown man. While the victim ran northbound toward Regis Hall, the man fled westbound on Sheridan Road. The man is described as having a dark complexion, between the ages of 30 and 40, and with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a white hat, dark jacket, light gray pants, and white Nike gym shoes, the police said.

India Assoc. of St Louis Indian biostatistician to join cancer center BY A STAFF WRITER celebrates Diwali NN ARBOR, MI -- Bhramar

BY A STAFF WRITER T LOUIS, MO-- The India Association of St Louis (IAS) celebrated Diwali on November 22 in a spectacular way at Mahatma Gandhi Centre in St Louis,

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Mukherjee, an Indian American biostatistician, has been named associate director for population science research at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. In her new role, which she will assume from January 15 next, Mukherjee will oversee the center’s research on cancer screening, detection and prevention, as well as research on cancer outcomes, disparities and new models of cancer care delivery, according to a university statement. Currently, Mukherjee is a John D. Kalbfleisch collegiate professor of biostatistics and professor of epidemiology at the university’s School of Public Health, as well as the biostatistics associate chair. She received her bachelor’s in statistics at Presidency College in Kolkata, her master’s from the Indian Statistical Institute and from Purdue University and her doctorate degree from Purdue. She has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan since 2006. The Indian American professor has received awards for her teaching prowess, including the university’s public health school’s Excellence in Teaching award, as well as the university’s Faculty Recognition award. Mukherjee is also the founding director of a cross-disciplinary summer institute

BY A STAFF WRITER PRINGFIELD, IL -- The state of Illinois is exploring whether to implement digital driver licenses accessed through a smartphone app. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office has announced that it is looking for a company to help determine whether the state should allow the cellphone-based licenses. The app with the license would have the same information as what’s found on a regular plastic driver license. White’s office is seeking bids from companies to determine the cost and feasibility of a digital driver license program. Answers sought include ones about the pricing structure used by a vendor and whether police would be able to access verification information. “This is a preliminary fact-finding process for the purpose of obtaining information of new and innovative services,” according to an announcement from White’s office. Bids sought by White’s office follow formation of a special committee by Illinois lawmakers earlier this year to look into digital licenses. The panel was organized in an effort to bring the state in line with others considering electronic licenses. The special committee is led by state Rep. Karen McConnaughay, R-St. Charles. She said Illinois should be ready for change. “You have a whole new generation that doesn’t want to carry a wallet,” she said. McConnaughay said that hiring a consultant could help with some issues that have come up in meetings. “The more questions you ask, the more you realize that there’s a lot more that goes into creating a paperless drivers license system,” McConnaughay said. Legal questions about electronic driver licenses have come up, according to the Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers. They include questions about the security of the information and the implications of handing a police officer a phone that contains so much other personal information.

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at the School of Public Health, training undergraduates in the intersection of big data and human health. She is also a Fellow of the American Statistical Association. Mukherjee, who focuses her research on how the interaction between genes and the environment impacts cancer risk, said in a statement, “As a biostatistician and epidemiologist, I can bring a lot to this role.” . Her ultimate goal, she added, will be to support the biomedical prevention and cancer care delivery programs at the center, as well as help with new recruitments and initiatives that advance population sciences.

Illinois to resume lottery payments BY A STAFF WRITER PRINGFIELD, IL -- The Illinois Lottery says it will resume paying all prizewinners after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a short-term funding bill. Lottery winners have experienced delays since the beginning of the July 1 fiscal year because Republican Rauner and Democrats who control the Legislature still haven’t agreed on an annual spending plan. Those who won less than $600 have been receiving their money. But large winners were put on hold. The legislation okayed by Rauner includes

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BY A STAFF WRITER H I C AG O , I L – T h e In d i a n American Medical Association of Illinois (IAMA-IL) celebrated a very special 35th Annual Meeting and Gala Banquet on November 21 at the Meadows Club Grand Ball Room at the Rolling Meadows, Chicago. The passing year 2015 has been a very successful year for IAMA under the leadership of its president Dr. Samir Shah. Dr. Samir Shah, the President of IAMA (IL) opened the evening gala, thanking members, executive committee members, board of directors and the sponsors. He stressed the importance of leadership, hard work and commitment to excellence The dignitaries present were Dr. Thomas Anderson and his wife Teresa, president-elect, Illinois State Medical Society, Dr. Gopal and Nitu Lalmalani, past president of IAMA and Mayor of Oak Brook, Mickey Straub, Mayor of Burr Ridge and Raja Krishnamurthy , running for Congress, 8th District and Dr. Arvind Goyal, medical director of Illinois Dept. of Public Aide. The Lifetime Achievements Awards for

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ComEd’s preference center for customers BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO, IL -- ComEd has launched a new customer preference center that gives its customers the option to choose how they would like to receive communications from ComEd. The preference center, along with ComEd’s suite of customer self-service tools, was developed based on direct feedback from customers and is a part of the utility’s efforts to offer customers a premier experience. The new center offers small business and residential customers the ability to receive personalized alerts and notifications for power outages and timing for power restorations, billing and payment information, electricity usage updates, and applicable energy saving tips. Customers can select to receive this information from a variety of communications channels including emails, texts, phone calls, or mobile app notifications. “Our goal is to give our customers more control and choices to manage their ComEd accounts, while providing personalized service that makes their lives easier,” said Val Jensen, senior vice president of Customer Operations, ComEd. “The new preference center is another way ComEd is delivering on the promise to better serve our customers by providing them with convenient options to stay connected and get the information they want in the manner they choose to receive it.” The preference center is the latest enhancement made to ComEd’s suite of customer service tools. Earlier this year, the utility eliminated the $2.50 processing charge for using electronic checks (eChecks), and also provided customers with the option to securely store their payment accounts in

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Farha Sayeed promotes egg art for noble cause BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO, IL -- Farha Sayeed, spouse of India’s Consulate General in Chicago, Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, has been bringing laurels through her love for an array of arts and crafts and her contributions to welfare of the downtrodden, thereby emerging as a role model for women in the Indian Sub-continent. Farha has a passion for creating Fabergestyled exotic Objets d’Art from egg shells of Ostrich, Emu, Goose, Duck, Turkey, Guinea, and Hen. These eggshells are intricately cut, carved, and ornamented, using pearls, beads, crystals, brocade, velvet, satin, golden laces, etc., and finally are mounted on beautiful silver and golden stands, making each end-product a customized masterpiece. Farha, thus, transforms a humble eggshell into a breathtakingly beautiful and precious piece of art, which can adorn even a palace with its elegance and beauty. An interesting aspect of Farha’s egg sculpting is her successful experimentation with the fusion of Indian and Islamic elements in this unique art form, which is otherwise Western. Farha’s collection of decorated eggs was first displayed by the Art Lovers’ Group of a renowned Danish Pharmaceutical Company. This was followed by a series of fullfledged solo exhibitions titled “Eggsperience” in Copenhagen, “Eggcellence” in Jeddah, “Eggxotica” in New Delhi, and “Eggspressions” in Sana’a, to great appreciation. Farha also participated in the Annual Dallas Egg Show along with other international egg artists. A member of International Egg Art Guild, Farha is considered as a pioneer in promoting

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