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ifted with a resonating magical voice that captivated the refined listeners of Hindustani classical music for generations, Girija Devi played a key part in popularizing and raising the profile of Thumri, that gave her the appellation ‘Thumri Queen. Born on May 8, 1929, in Varanasi, to a zamindar, Ramdeo Rai, Girija Devi began taking music lessons when she was a child of five. Her first guru was vocalist and sarangi player Sarju Prasad Misra, and then Sri Chand Misra. Girija Devi always loved to recount her childhood days in Varanasi, where “I considered myself more as a boy, than a girl”. Rao encouraged her to learn swimming, horse riding and stick fighting, which she loved, but never had much interest in studies. “At the same time, I did play with dolls, and spent time arranging for my doll’s marriage,” Girija Devi said during an interview few years back. At that tender age, she learnt Khayal, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Tarana, Indian folk music and Bhajan. With Varanasi being a hub of both Hindu and Muslim classical singers, the elements from both

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A jewel of Hindustani classical music

Girija Devi, groomed in the tradition of the Benaras and Seniya gharanas (lineage), played a key part in raising the profile of Thumri, that gave her the appellation ‘Thumri Queen’

Born on May 8, 1929, in Varanasi, Girija Devi began taking music lessons at the age of five.

traditions enriched her repertoire and increased her knowledge. In 1949, Girija Devi’s performance was aired by the Allahabad station of All India Radio, which had then just started its broadcast. Recognizing her talent, the AIR authorities treated the 20-year-old at par with established singers Sehnai maestro Bismillah Khan, Hindustani singer Siddheswari Devi and table exponent Kanthe Maharaj.

“During that time there was no system of audition or grading of artists. But I found from the contract forms that I was paid the same amount of money as these artists.” Two years later, Girija Devi gave her first public performance at a music conference in Bihar’s Arrah, alongside the likes of Pundit Omkarnath Thakur and Kanthe Maharaj. In 1952, she paid her first visit

to Kolkata — which became her home two and a half decades later — to take part in the Sadarang Sangeet Sammelan. Groomed in the tradition of the Benaras and Seniya gharanas (lineage), Girija Devi was celebrated for her extensive collection of rare traditional ‘bandishes’. The best in her came out when she performed in the Purabi ang Thumri style, and helped in elevat-

ing the genre. Her rend semi classical forms li Chaiti, and Holi also m the connoisseurs of H classical music. In 1978, after the for the ITC Sangeet Researc my in Kolkata, Girija De base to the eastern m after prodding from the then director Vijay Kichl She immediately fell in the city. “There is a deep love and culture. The musicia of respect. The boys and very keen learners. “But studies take up so their time, they hardly hav time to practise. In contras to practise for five/six hou In the early 90s, she a at the Banaras Hindu U thus leaving behind a larg of students to carry on h She performed extensi in the country and abroa widely feted. Apart from Padma Sh Padma Bhushan (19 Padma Vibhushan (2016 wart was also honored Tansen Samman by the Pradesh government, receiving the Sangee Akademi Award (1977).

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Trump ‘debasing’ US: Bob Corker President Donald Trump attended a lunch at the Capitol Hill with lawmakers to unify Republicans to rally around tax reform but the war of words overshadowed the meeting

Republicans to unveil tax reform legislation next week

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he ongoing feud between Senator Bob Corker and Donald Trump exploded into public after the former accused the US President of “debasing” the country and if given the opportunity again, he would not support him again. Trump attended a lunch at the Capitol Hill with lawmakers to unify Republicans to rally around tax reform, but the war of words between Trump and Corker overshadowed the meeting. According to CNN, the President had earlier accused Corker, who is retiring, of blocking his party’s efforts on tax cuts. Corker said Trump has “great difficulty with the truth” and that “debasing” the US would be his prime legacy as President, adding that Trump has “proven himself unable to rise to the occasion.” “I think many of us, have tried to, you know, intervene, and I have had a private dinner and have been with him on multiple occasions to try and create some kind of aspirational approach, if you will, to the way that he conducts himself,” Corker said. “I don’t think that that’s possible. He’s obviously not going to rise to the occasion as president.” Asked if he thought the President was a role model for children, Corker, the chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee, said, “No, absolutely not.” “I think the things that are happening right now that are harmful to our nation, whether it’s the breaking down of — we are going to be doing hearings on some of the things that he purposely is breaking

Trump has ‘great difficulty with the truth’ and that ‘debasing’ the US would be his prime legacy as President, said Senator Bob Corker. (Photo: IANS)

Less than one third of Americans back Trump’s tax plan: Poll WASHINGTON: Less than one-third of Americans support US President Donald Trump’s tax cut plan, a poll released by market and public opinion research groups showed. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this week, of the adults who said they had heard of the tax reform, 28 percent said they support it, while 41 percent oppose it and another 31 percent said they do not know, Xinhua reported. A budget resolution approved by

down — relationships we have around the world that have been useful to our nation,” he said. “But at the end of the day, when

BRIEFS Trump plans to release US passes sanctions classified JFK docs bill against N.Korea WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has intended to allow the release of classified government documents about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination “subject to the receipt of further information”. Trump’s announcement came before an October 26 deadline set in law by Congress mandating the public release of the still-secret documents — including FBI and CIA files — barring any action by the President to block the release of certain documents, reports CNN. “Subject to the receipt of further information, I will be allowing, as President, the long blocked and classified JFK files to be opened,” Trump said.

WASHINGTON: Aiming to cut off Pyongyang’s links to the global financial system, the US House of Representatives has approved a bill to impose more sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear program. The bill approved this week received 415 votes in favor and 2 against, Efe news reported. It is named after Otto Warmbier, an American student who died in June after spending more than a year in coma in a North Korean prison. The legislation calls on the US Department of Treasury to freeze the accounts of foreign financial institutions that conduct business with North Korea. — IANS

the US Senate last week would add up to $1.5 trillion in fiscal deficit during the next decade, paving the way for Trump’s tax cut plan. The Trump administration, along with congressional Republicans, last month, released a framework for tax reform, which will cut tax rates for businesses and individuals but lacks details about how to consolidate the fiscal position on big tax cuts. The US national debt is over 20 trillion dollars, more than the country’s annual GDP.

his term is over, I think the debasing of our nation, the constant nontruth telling, just the name-calling ... I think the debasement of our

WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Paul Ryan has said that House Republicans will unveil the longawaited tax reform legislation next week and pass the bill by the Thanksgiving week. Ryan laid out the timeline on tax reform during a closed-door meeting of House Republicans, Xinhua cited US-based political website the Hill as saying. The speaker also said the House of Representatives will pass the budget resolution for fiscal year 2018 which went through the Senate last week, paving the way for a vital vote on the tax reform. The budget resolution would allow Republicans to pass their tax reform plan in the Senate without needing to secure any support from Democrats. Without that special procedure, it would become much more difficult for Republicans to get the tax bill through the upper chamber. Ryan told reporters after the meeting of House Republicans that the House is on track to pass tax reform by the Thanksgiving week.

nation will be what he’ll be remembered most for, and that’s regretful.” Trump on Twitter called Corker “the incompetent head of the foreign relations committee”, to which Corker replied saying “everybody sees through” Trump’s “bullying.” Trump also tweeted, “Bob Cork-

“Thanksgiving week is opening week of gun season. So, our goal is to get it out of the House by then. The Senate’s going to be a little slower on their track, because as you know, tax goes first in the House,” he said. US President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have said recently that they hoped to pass the tax bill by the end of this year, but added that it would take time to go through the legislative procedures.

er, who helped President O give us the bad Iran Deal & couldn’t get elected dog catcher in Tennessee, is now fighting Tax Cuts.... Corker dropped out of the race in Tennesse when I refused to endorse him, and now is only negative on anything Trump. Look at his record!”

US ends temporary ban on refugees IANS, WASHINGTON

S President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees entering the country is no longer in effect and the administration will implement a procedure involving greater scrutiny of applications, a State Department official said. “The suspension of processing refugees ended on October 24,” Efe news quoted a State Department official as saying on condition of anonymity. The refugees from 11 unidentified countries will only be allowed into the country under exceptional circumstances for the next 90 days, while the US government conducts a review of those nations. The measures “are designed to

The US is now reviewing refugee requests from 11 unidentified nations.

intensify screening in order to keep nefarious and fraudulent actors from exploiting the refugee process to enter the United States. The measures come at the end of a 120-day ‘pause’ on refugee resettlement, while the United States government

conducted a thorough review of the existing program”, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said. “The security of the American people is this administration’s highest priority and these improved vetting measures are essential for American security,” said Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke. The State and Homeland Security Departments, along with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, “conducted a review of the United States Refugee Admissions Programme application and adjudication process” to determine “what additional procedures should be used to ensure that individuals seeking admission as refugees do not pose a threat to the security and welfare” of the US.

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The two countries have agreed that President Trump’s new Afghanistan policy would be effective only if Pakistan takes action against terror groups on its soil IANS, NEW DELHI

eeping the heat on Pakistan and with an eye on a rapidly-rising China, India and the US on Wednesday said that Islamabad should immediately take steps to finish the terror organizations and terrorist safe havens on its soil and also agreed to work together for security in the Indo-Pacific region. Visiting US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, addressing a press briefing, said both countries have agreed that President Donald Trump’s new Afghanistan policy would be effective only if Pakistan takes action against terror groups on its soil. “We discussed the issue of ter-

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 25. (Photo: IANS/PIB)

rorism at length. This is a big threat for the whole world. We also discussed implementing President Trump’s new Afghanistan and South Asia policy, so that it can

achieve the desired results,” Sushma Swaraj said. “We expressed serious concerns over increasing terror attacks in Afghanistan. It proves even today

there are elements that are providing safe havens and support to terrorists. We agreed that we need to together ensure that no country provides safe havens to terrorists,” she said. She said nations supporting terror should be held accountable. “We also agreed that Pakistan should take steps immediately to finish the safe havens of terror organizations that are there on its soil. We believe President Trump’s new policy can be successful only when Pakistan indiscriminately acts against all terror groups,” she said. Tillerson, who flew in from Pakistan, said, “In the fight against terrorism, the United States will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with India. Terror safe havens will not be tolerated.”

BRIEFS Crossing LoC: Indian soldier pleads guilty NEW DELHI: An Indian soldier who crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and entered Pakistan in September last year around the time the surgical strike was conducted has pleaded guilty, informed sources said on Thursday. Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chavan pleaded guilty before a General Courts Martial (GCM), the sources said.

One arrested in attack on Swiss couple LUCKNOW: One person has been arrested while an FIR has been lodged against four persons over an attack on a Swiss couple in Fatehpur Sikri, police said on Thursday. Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Chandra Prakash said the arrest was made from the Agra-Rajasthan border. —IANS

Finally, Gujarat to vote on Dec 9, 14 IANS, NEW DELHI

fter facing flak over delinking the schedule from Himachal Pradesh a fortnight ago, the Election Commission on Wednesday announced that Assembly polls in Gujarat will be held on December 9 and 14, asserting that the delay was meant to ensure that relief and rehabilitation work in the wake of devastating floods was not affected. Declaring the schedule, Chief Election Commission A.K. Joti said the independence and impartiality of the poll panel cannot be questioned on account of the delay which was on account of the flood situation in north Gujarat. The Election Commission has already announced that the results of the elections for the 182-member Gujarat and 68-seat Himachal

Congress hints at forging pre-poll alliances NEW DELHI: Hinting that it could strike up pre-poll alliances for the Gujarat assembly elections, the Congress on Wednesday said the delay in announcing the state’s election dates was because an already “rattled” BJP had put pressure on the Election Commission so that they could announce more projects. It also mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remark that “he is Vikas” (development).

Pradesh assemblies will be declared on December 18. The date of filing of nomina-

“PM comes to Gujarat quite often these days. Earlier, he used to come once in four months..now he came for five times in the past 35 days. “He (Modi) recently said ‘I am Vikas. I am Gujarat’.... why did he say so? He has reached to that position with the support of social media. However, it is viral on same social media that ‘Vikas has gone mad’,” said Congress General Secretary incharge of Gujarat Ashok Gehlot.

tions for the first phase of Gujarat polls covering 89 constituencies in 19 districts will be November 14

Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti with the Election Commissioners O.P. Rawat and Sunil Arora in New Delhi on October 25.

and the last date will be November 21. The scrutiny of nominations will take place the next day and the last day of withdrawal will be November 24. In the second phase, covering 93 seats in 14 districts, the nominations will open on November 20. The last date of nominations will be November 27. Scrutiny will be done on November 28 and the last date for withdrawal will be November 30.

India approves Rs 2.11 trillion recapitalization plan IANS, NEW DELHI

n a stimulus package aimed to boost flagging economic growth, create jobs and increase credit flow, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.11 trillion recapitalization plan for state-run banks and massive road infrastructure investment of nearly Rs 7 trillion over five years. Indian industry warmly welcomed the steps. Of the support to banks, Rs 1.35

trillion will be raised through recapitalization bonds and the remaining sum through budgetary support and market borrowings, Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar told the media in the presence of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and a battery of Ministry Secretaries. Under the road connectivity programme, the government will construct 84,000-km highways in five years. Of this, the Bharatmala project component will involve an outlay of Rs 5.35 trillion and generate

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

14.2 crore man-days of work. Its funding will be raised as debt from the market (Rs 2.09 trillion), private investments through PPP

(Rs 1.06 trillion) and from accruals to the central road fund and toll collections (Rs 2.19 trillion). Jaitley said the economic blue-

The model code of conduct that bars governments from taking policy decisions and announcing new projects came into force immediately in BJP-ruled Gujarat. Joti maintained that unprecedented rain and floods delayed the announcement because the Commission wanted to ensure that in no way the pace of the rehabilitation work should be hampered.

print to revive growth being presented follows extensive recent discussions on the state of the Indian economy. “You will recall the press conference last time, where I mentioned we will respond appropriately to the situation as it develops,” he said. “We have conducted an analysis within the Ministry and held detailed consultations with the Prime Minister on the state of the economy. We have decided on the steps needed to sustain the growth momentum,” the Finance Minister said. The public sector banks’ recapitalization comes amid increase of their non-performing assets (NPAs), or bad loans, to 82 per cent of their stressed assets.

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A jewel of Hindustani classical music Girija Devi, groomed in the tradition of the Benaras and Seniya gharanas (lineage), played a key part in raising the profile of Thumri, that gave her the appellation ‘Thumri Queen’ SIRSHENDU PANTH, KOLKATA

Born on May 8, 1929, in Varanasi, Girija Devi began taking music lessons at the age of five.

ing the genre. Her renditions of semi classical forms like Kajri, Chaiti, and Holi also mesmerized the connoisseurs of Hindustani classical music. In 1978, after the formation of the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata, Girija Devi shifted base to the eastern metropolis, after prodding from the institute’s then director Vijay Kichlu. She immediately fell in love with the city. “There is a deep love for music and culture. The musicians get lot of respect. The boys and girls are very keen learners. “But studies take up so much of their time, they hardly have any free time to practise. In contrast, we used to practise for five/six hours.” In the early 90s, she also taught at the Banaras Hindu University, thus leaving behind a large number of students to carry on her legacy. She performed extensively within the country and abroad and was widely feted. Apart from Padma Shri (1972), Padma Bhushan (1989) and Padma Vibhushan (2016), the stalwart was also honored with the Tansen Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government, besides receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1977).

Rohingya crisis: Can India play a role? The government is not willing to accept an estimated 40,000 Rohingya refugees in India AROONIM BHUYAN, NEW DELHI

xperts are of the view that it is high time India mediated to find a solution to the burning Rohingya refugee crisis. “Our very wise Foreign Minister has a role to play and a sustainable solution should be found for the Rohingyas,” Rajiv Bhatia, former Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, told IANS. According to the latest figures issued by the UN office in Bangladesh, over 600,000 refugees have entered the country since August 25 after the Myan-

marese army launched a crackdown on the minority Rohingya community following a series of attacks on security personnel in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. The Rohingyas do not enjoy citizenship status in Myanmar and are sparingly given refugee status in Bangladesh. Bhatia added at the same time that since the problem arose on Myanmar soil, the solution too should come from there. “The Myanmar government should create conditions for the safe return of the Rohingya refugees,” he said.

Khin Zaw Win, Director of the Yangon-based Tampadipa Institute that works on policy advocacy and capacity-building in Myanmar, too is of the view that India should play a role. “The first thing New Delhi can do is to convene a tripartite meeting of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar,” Win said over phone from Yangon while pointing out that India and Myanmar enjoyed good ties. “China is trying to mediate, but I would rather prefer India to handle the matter. Remember there is no Rohingya in China, but they are there in India.”

There are around 40,000 Rohingya refugees in India, but the government has sent a clear message that it was not willing to accept them because of security concerns. The Supreme Court on October 13 asked the Centre to strike a balance between national security, economic interests and humanitarian considerations with regard to Rohingya women, children, old, sick and infirm, and listed the next hearing of the matter for November 21. Earlier this month, in an interaction with the media here,

Bangladesh High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali said that India, as the prime mover of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec), should take greater initiatives to resolve the Rohingya crisis. The Bimstec regional bloc comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Bhatia said that India should lend support to the recommendations made in the report submitted by former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan-led Advisory Commission on Rakhine State.

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$200 mn pledge for healthcare Indian-American doctor couple Kiran C. Patel and Pallavi Patel pledges $200 million to a Florida university to advance healthcare in the state and internationally

grant to the United States, I am particularly honored to be able to make a difference in people’s lives around the world,” he said. “This partnership will benefit thousands of patients, students and doctors,” added Dr. Pallavi Patel.

“Over the next 20 years, NSU will train thousands of new doctors and other health care professionals who will directly touch millions of lives, making a real difference.” Patel’s gift will provide support for equipment and the hiring of additional faculty and staff in the Tampa Bay area, as well as an endowment to sustain the operation of the college’s new location besides an endowed scholarship fund for students. The Patels’ goal is to be involved in the training and education of generations of physicians and other healthcare providers who will serve in areas with the greatest need across the country and worldwide. As a result of the Patel Family Foundation’s commitment, beginning in fall of 2019, NSU has applied for a class of 150 osteopathic medicine students to be taught on Florida’s west coast at the new NSU Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater.

cultural centre over 20 acres of land in Sharjah. Of the 20 acres, 10 acres would be to set up a family centre containing apartment blocks besides a

state-of-the-art hospital. The proposed cultural centre would showcase various cultural aspects of Kerala and be a permanent venue for conducting cultural programmes and also an Ayurveda centre. In order to see that the initiatives become a reality, a joint high power committee of officials from Kerala and Sharjah will be soon set up. The Sharjah ruler, is in Kerala since Sunday, has held two rounds of meetings with Vijayan. On September 25 the state government hosted a dinner in his honor which was attended by the cream of the society.

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n Indian American doctor couple has pledged $200 million to a Florida university to advance healthcare in the state and internationally to underserved communities in India and Africa. Zambia-born India-educated cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel announced the single largest donation made by an Indian American individual or family in the US at a press event this week. The largest philanthropic gift in the history of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in the US will significantly expand its programmes in osteopathic medicine and healthcare sciences. The commitment from the Patel Family Foundation includes a $50 million gift and an additional $150 million real estate and facility

Indian American doctors Kiran and Pallavi Patel with their grand children ceremonially presenting a $50 million cheque to Nova Southeastern University in Florida to enhance healthcare in the state, India and potentially Africa.

investment in a future 325,000 square-foot medical education complex in Tampa Bay, about 400 km from here in Clearwater. With the Patels’ gift, NSU has renamed two of its colleges as Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and Dr. Pallavi

Patel College of Healthcare Sciences. “I feel that it is more important than ever to advance the current state of health care,” said Kiran Patel. “It is rare for someone to have the opportunity to impact the world in this way, and, as an immi-

Kerala driving licence to work in Sharjah soon IANS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

riving licenses valid in Sharjah to be issued in Kerala for those going to the UAE, an Arabic Study Centre in Kerala — are among the recommendations accepted in principle by the visiting Supreme Council Member and ruler of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al

Qasimi, said a joint communique issued by Sharjah and the Kerala government this week. As a token of the state’s appreciation for the visiting dignitary Kerala has decided to give land to construct the UAE Consulate, which is currently housed in a rented building in the capital city. Besides the above two proposals, the Sharjah government has also

decided to consider very seriously the demand that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had put before him on September 25 - to construct a family city and a Kerala

Swaraj takes up H1B visas with US Mundra, the petrochemical honcho in Nigeria NEW YORK: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj took up the issues of H1B visas and the rights of illegal immigrant children when she met with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson last week. Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet that Sushma Swaraj “strongly raised the issue of H1B visa and children falling under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) policy with Secretary Tillerson”. He also said the two of them “discussed regional issues, with a focus of Pakistan, Afghanistan and terrorism” and “reviewed all aspects all the bilateral relationship, including expanding our trade and investment relations.”

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A State Department statement said that they “looked forward to convening a 2+2 dialogue” with Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Defense Secretary James Mattis in the near future. —IANS

fter making his name in India, Manish Mundra, the founder of Drishyam Films, is in the news in Nigeria for contributing to its economic growth in several ways: From petrochemicals to fertilizers. Indorama Corporation, the conglomerate Mundra heads in Nigeria, aims to boost the agriculture sector in the West African nation with the opening of a $1.5 billion project to produce 1.5 million metric tonnes of urea fertilizer per annum so as to make the country self-sufficient in the product. Mundra, who has worked with the Aditya Birla Group, Indian Rayon, Indo-Gulf and finally alu-

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minium maker Hindalco, is an MBA with over 20 years of international management and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mundra joined Indorama Group in 2002 in the corporate strategy department. Given his

resourcefulness, he was transferred to Indorama Nigeria as a project manager. There, he supervised the acquisition of the state-owned Eleme Petrochemicals Company Ltd for $225 million. Mundra was appointed Deputy Managing Director of the company in 2007 and Managing Director in 2009. He ran the Nigeria and Senegal operations, especially the expansion projects which are now concluded -- Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Ltd (IEFCL), and ICS Senegal. “I figured that Africa would see a growth in business and demand. Nigeria, the most populated and with the most hydrocarbon resources, was the perfect choice,” Mundra said.

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China reveals its top leaders Xi Jinping, re-elected the party General Secretary for a second five-year term, introduced the new five members of the Politburo Standing Committee which rules the world’s most populous country GAURAV SHARMA, BEIJING

Trump congratulates Xi on elevation

hina on Wednesday announced its five new leaders who will join President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Keqiang in the elite Politburo Standing Committee which rules the world’s most populous country of 1.3 billion. A day after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) ended, Xi Jinping, re-elected the party General Secretary for a second five-year term, introduced the new five members of the Standing Committee. The Standing Committee is the supreme body of the CPC, the world’s largest political body with 89 million members. The five — Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji and Han Zheng — will replace the outgoing members due to the unofficial

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47 killed in Indonesia fireworks factory JAKARTA: At least 47 workers were killed and 46 others injured in a massive explosion at an Indonesian fireworks factory on Thursday, police said. The cause of the fire is said to be an explosion in a pickup mini van loaded with raw materials for fireworks, Denny Hassan, a senior official of the disaster management agency in the city, told Xinhua news agency. “The casualties have reached 47 now,” he said. The incident occurred at around 9 a.m. at the factory located in Tangerang area.

EU deploys team to observe elections in Nepal KATHMANDU: The European Union has deployed a 10-member team in Nepal to observe the elections to the House of Representatives and State Assemblies scheduled for November 26 and December 7. “In response to an invitation by the Nepal authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Nepal to observe the elections,” the European Union (EU) said in a statement on Thursday, Xinhua reported. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has appointed European Parliament member Zeljana Zovko as the Chief Observer, the statement added.

Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: Xinhua)

retirement age of 68. Going by the unofficial retirement rule, all five should retire from the Standing Committee in 2022, which means none of them is likely to succeed Xi who will be 69 then. At the 17th Party Congress in

2007, Xi was announced to succeed Hu Jintao as party’s General Secretary in 2012. There is speculation that Xi is eyeing a third term for the post of General Secretary, China’s top post. Xi has clearly emerged as China’s

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on being re-elected the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). “Spoke to President Xi of China to congratulate him on his extraordinary elevation. Also discussed NoKo & trade, two very important subjects!,” Trump tweeted. He also congratulated Xi for the successful conclusion of the 19th CPC National Congress, Xinhua news agency reported. Trump said the 19th CPC National Congress attracted worldwide attention.

unrivaled leader since the legendary Mao Zedong, who established Communist rule in 1949. Xi’s name and doctrine were enshrined in the party’s constitution, which was amended on Tuesday on the closing day of the weeklong congress. Only Mao and Deng Xiaoping enjoy this status. Going by the numerical order the five were introduced, Li Zhanshu will be no.3 in the Standing Committee. The 67-year-old has been Xi’s chief of staff and may well be the country’s next Wang Qishan — the feared anti-graft czar. Li may also get Chairmanship of National People’s Congress, China’s rubber-stamp Parliament. He has accompanied Xi to the all crucial trips including the US where the President met his American counterpart Donald Trump.

Bailable warrants issued against Sharif IANS, ISLAMABAD

n accountability court on Thursday issued bailable warrants against ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in cases relating to two of his properties, the media reported. The Islamabad-based court wrapped up the first hearing in the Sharif family’s London flats case after grilling the former leader’s guranteer about his absence from the hearing, reports Dawn news. The bailable warrants were issued for the Flagship Investment case and the Al-Azizia Steel Mills

and Hill Metal Establishment case. Meanwhile, the hearing on the Avenfield flats in London was adjourned until November 3. The court had indicted Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and her husband Captain Mohammad Safdar on October 19 in connection with a case pertaining to the Avenfield flats filed against them by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The former Prime Minister was separately indicted in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metal Establishment cases. All three accused pleaded not

Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (File Photo: IANS)

guilty to the charges, Dawn news reported. Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan and Hussain Nawaz were named coaccused in the charge-sheet. Maryam and Safdar appeared before the court on Thursday but Nawaz Sharif failed to appear in as

he is currently in Saudi Arabia with his mother. A five-member bench of the Supreme Court on July 28 had directed the NAB to file cases against Nawaz Sharif and his children in six weeks in the accountability court.

‘Investigate N.Korea’s nuclear linkages’ IANS, MANILA

ndian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said nations that helped North Korea in nuclear proliferation should be investigated and held accountable, even as she did not name any country. Sitharaman was speaking at the Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-plus) being held in the Philippines. North Korea has conducted several tests in recent times. “The nuclear and missile tests conducted by North Korea in violation of its inter-

Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her Singapore counterpart Ng Eng Hen in the Philippines on October 24. (Photo: IANS/PIB)

national commitments, have triggered serious concern,” Sitharaman said.

“India has deplored these tests. We remain concerned about the proliferation of nuclear and missile

technologies which has adversely impacted India’s national security and that of the entire region. It is important that North Korea’s proliferation linkages are investigated and those who have supported its nuclear and missile programme are held accountable,” she said. Pakistan has been accused of transferring nuclear weapons technology to North Korea, and China’s involvement as an ally of Pakistan has also been questioned. Sitharaman called upon all nations in the region to be prepared for conventional as well as non conventional threats to security.

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India beat New Zealand to level ODI series 1-1 India’s Shikhar Dhawan (68), Dinesh Karthik (64 not out) scored handsomely while Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets IANS, PUNE

good batting display helped India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second One Day International at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on October 25. With this result, India equalized the three match ODI series. In the first match, India were defeated by the visitors by six wickets in Mumbai. India’s Shikhar Dhawan (68), Dinesh Karthik (64 not out) scored handsomely for the cause. It was a bad start for India as opener Rohit Sharma (7) departed with just 22 runs on the board. The right-hand batsman was dismissed by pacer Tim Southee in the fifth over. But Dhawan and skipper Virat Kohli (29) then forged a 58-run second wicket partnership before in-form Kohli was dismissed by Colin de Grandhomme in the 14th over. Kohli slammed three fours and one six in his 29 ball

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Its Spain vs England in finals IANS, MUMBAI

Bowlers, fielders were clinical, says Indian skipper Virat Kohli PUNE: Virat Kohli praised his bowlers and fielders for their performance in the second One Day International match. A good batting display from Dinesh Karthik (64 not out) and Shikhar Dhawan (68) helped India beat New Zealand by six wickets. With this result, India equalized the three match ODI series. In the first match, India were defeated by the visitors by six wickets in Mum-

innings. Unperturbed by the fall of Kohli’s wicket, Dhawan smashed the visitors bowlers all around the park to bring up his 22nd ODI half-century. Karthik, on the other hand, kept on supporting Dhawan by giving him the strike and punishing the bad balls. But after adding 18 runs to his half-century, Dhawan was sent packing by

bai. “Pretty good game for us today, exactly what we spoke at toss time. Bowlers were really clinical today and fielders as well,” Kohli said after the match. “Its great to see both the guys (Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah) are coming along nicely. They know they’re going to start more often than not. “Today, with the wicket being slow, it was heartening to see them getting wickets in conventional ways.”

Adam Milne in the 30th over. Dhawan’s 84- ball 68 comprised of five fours and two sixes. Incoming batsman Hardik Pandya (30) then joined Karthik and the duo played sensibly. Both batsmen added 59 runs to make their team cross the 200-run mark. But soon, Pandya was dismissed by Mitchell Santner in the 41st over when the scoreboard read 204.

‘India has potential to play World Cup in future’ IANS, PARIS

hile Spain rode on a brace from striker Abel Ruiz to defeat an impressive Mali 3-1, Talismanic striker Rhian Brewster fired his second hattrick on the trot as England marched to their maiden Under-17 FIFA World Cup final with a clinical 3-1 win over Brazil. Ruiz (19th, 43rd minutes) struck twice for Spain before half-time while Ferran Torres (71st) got the third goal. Lassana N’Diaye scored a consolation goal for Mali in the 74th minute. N’Diaye and Ruiz are now the joint second highest scorers in the tournament with six goals from six matches each. This is the fourth time in the history of the tournament that Spain have entered the final. However, they have never managed to win the title. The reigning European U-17 champions lost by identical 0-1 margins to Ghana and Brazil in the finals of the 1991 and 2003 editions respectively. Nigeria beat them to the title in 2007.

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English player Rhian Brewster celebrate after scoring a goal during the FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 semi final match between Brazil and England.

Spain also finished third in 1997 and 2009. Meanwhile, in other semi final match, Brewster struck a brace in the first half (10th and 39th minutes) before finding the net again in the 77th minute in the thrilling and fast semi-final, that saw an attendance of nearly 64,000 spectators. The Liverpool player had also scored a hat-trick in England’s 4-1 win over the United States in the quarter-final, and now leads the scorers’ list with seven goals. Three-time champions Brazil’s only goal came from Wesley (21st)

and they would now take on the losing semi-finalists in a clash for the third place hours before the final. The game, which was moved from Guwahati to Kolkata due to soggy ground conditions at the Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium following heavy rain, rose to dizzying heights, with both teams playing picture-perfect passes and displaying great ball control. The constant attacks and counter-attacks saw the ball travelling fast at both ends, with the bulk of the spectators rooting for Brazil.

ndia has enough potential to participate in a FIFA World Cup at some point in the future, former England star Sol Campbell said on October 26. “Lots of people in India have a connection to football and FIFA have done a fantastic job here in giving them this tournament. I think that in the future, India would definitely be ready to host a FIFA World Cup. We’re obviously in a cricket-dominated country, but it could be done — the support would be there. “There are over a billion people here, so I’m also sure that there’s enough potential for India to participate at a World Cup at some point in the future,” Campbell, one of the best defenders in the world during his playing days, said in an interview to FIFA.com. Campbell, who is in the city as part of his work with the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) analysing events on the pitch during the ongoing Under-17 World Cup, predicted that Saturday’s final between England and Spain

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would be an even contest. “It will be an even match. Both teams have impressed so far and they already came up against each other at the European U-17 Championship. That game needed a penalty shootout to produce a winner, which shows that they’re evenly matched,” he said. Speaking on the game, Campbell said while Spain passed confidently, the challenge for England will be to manage the game “streetwise”.

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Mallika Dua’s father slams Akshay Kumar Akshay reportedly make a vulgar remark — you ring the bell, I will bang you — at the comedienne IANS, MUMBAI

omedienne Mallika Dua’s father and journalist Vinod Dua on October 25 slammed actor Akshay Kumar for making a vulgar remark at his daughter. “I am going to screw this cretin Akshay Kumar for telling his coworker Mallika Dua that ‘Aap bell bajao, main aap ko bajata hun’ (You ring the bell, I will bang you)... This is his sense of humor and language... Star Plus... Wake up,” Vinod wrote on Facebook. He posted alongside it a clip from the shoot of popular comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, in which Akshay made the remark. Mallika also shared the clip on

Kapil Sharma’s ‘Firangi’ trailer out

Can’t mimic Modi, Rahul, says comedian Shyam Rangeela NEW DELHI: Comedian Shyam Rangeela, a contestant on a laughter show on Indian television, says he was asked to avoid mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi — something he considers his forte. “I got a chance to be a part of this show because of my mimicry. But when I gave my first performance while mimicking Modiji and Rahul

the social media site and wrote: “Hey! Quick question. Does anyone find 5:26 funny? Charming?

(Gandhi), I was informed to do some other act. Then I was informed that I can’t do the Modi act and can mimic Rahul. “So, I started making another script. But after a few days, I was again told not to mimic Rahul also. In the end, I performed the same script in my own voice - with just two days’ rehearsals and got eliminated,” Rangeela told IANS over phone. —IANS

Entertaining? Family entertainment. GEC.” After being targeted by the fans,

Mallika had protected her tweets and deleted the post. Soon after, she replied to the trolls when the controversy started heating up. Vinod told IANS: “I don’t expect an apology from Star Plus as they have not aired this episode.

Nawazuddin faces flak for memoir IANS, MUMBAI

F MUMBAI: Comedian Kapil Sharma on October 24 was present at the trailer launch of his upcoming film Firangi and cleared the air about rumors over Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor being angry with him over cancelled shows. Kapil also said he had wanted former colleague Sunil Grover to launch the trailer of Firangi. “I wanted him (Sunil Grover) to launch ‘Firangi’s trailer. I even asked him to do it but he is in Canada currently. I guess he is performing a show there. So that couldn’t be possible but if he was here he would have definitely been here,” said Kapil. The actor also opened up about his depression and said he feels happy now that he had a chance to talk about it openly. “After reading what all media was publishing about me, I got even more depressed. It’s upsetting that negative news is valued more on any platform. —IANS

Actor Akshay Kumar and Comedienne Mallika Dua.

ormer beauty queen Niharika Singh is upset that her Miss Lovely co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui did not take her consent before sharing their personal equation with the world in his memoir. She says the way he has “painted” her image, it appears he doesn’t mind disrespecting a woman to boost the sales of his book. In a statement, Niharika said: “Nawaz and I had a brief relationship in 2009 during the making of Miss Lovely that lasted less than a few months. So today, when he

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paints me as a woman in fur enticing him into her bedroom with candles, or desperately calling him and mailing other women on his behalf,

I can only laugh. “He obviously wants to sell his book and it would appear that he is willing to exploit and disrespect a woman just to do so.” Excerpts from “An Ordinary Life” (Penguin Random House, 240-page), a memoir that Nawazuddin has come out with Rituparna Chatterjee, have revealed that the National Award winning actor has spoken extensively on his personal life and relationships. One of these is focussed on his bond with Niharika. Nawazuddin has also claimed that she sent emails on his behalf to one of his former lovers.

But I expect an apology from this fellow (Akshay).” Akshay is a Super Judge on the show. He made the remark when Mallika’s fellow judge Zakir Khan asked Akshay that they will also accompany him to ‘ring a bell’ as a mark of appreciation for contestant Shyam Rangeela, who mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This act was not aired on the channel and is part of extra footage, according to a source.

Rani immerses father’s ashes ALLAHABAD: Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji on October 23 immersed the ashes of her father Ram Mukerji at the Sangam here. Rani Mukerji The writer and filmmaker died on October 22. Rani was accompanied by her husband Aditya Chopra, brother Raja Mukerji and other family members. The family took a steamer ride to Sangam to immerse the ashes. —IANS

‘Golmaal Again’ is unbearably unfunny

alf a star extra for this cold turkey of a comedy for not smashing expensive cars. Yes, folks. Rohit Shetty has actually made a Golmaal film without speeding cars crashing into one another. And that’s about the sign of maturity you will see in this franchise which seems designed for the mentally challenged. Car crashes are the least of the worries in this, the fourth and arguably the unfunniest film in the Golmaal series. There are other catastrophes awaiting our attention in this stretched-out horror of a comedy... Don’t look at me. That’s what this melange of comedy and horror aims

Film: “Golmaal Again”; Director: Rohit Shetty; Cast: Ajay Devgan, Tabu, Parineeti Chopra, plus the usual Golmaal gang; Rating: *1/2

to be and ends up being neither. The writing is so frail as to be almost non-existent. From Frame 1 the narrative satu-

rates itself with bright inviting colours in the hope that they would dazzle us into surrender and acceptance.

There is, however, a quivering absence of credibility and self-control in the narration. Equipoise is non-existent in Shetty’s screaming scheme of entertainment. Throughout we see the team’s desperation to get noticed. Hence Tusshar Kapoor mimicry of a mute man’s monosyllabism is twice as insolent as compared to the earlier films in the farcical franchise.

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ctress Priyanka Chopra, who is currently shooting for Quantico, greeted some fans on the set of the third season of the American crime drama series. Michael Seitzman, Showrunner of Quantico on ABC, shared a photograph of Priyanka with her three fans from the set. In the image, the actress is sports a white hoodie paired with blue tattered jeans as she poses with three fans. Describing the Indian actress as a “star”, Seitzman captioned the image: “I told Priyanka Chopra that three girls were outside set in tears that their hero was here. So she invited them in. That is a star. Quantico.”

ctress and fitness enthusiast Bipasha Basu says Zumba is her newfound secret to staying fit and that she has never felt so passionate about working out. “I simply love the Zumba programme. I was first attracted to it when I heard its contagious music and rhythms and decided to take a class with renowned Zumba master trainer Sucheta Pal. I was hooked. I have never felt this passionate about fitness. “It’s all about feeling the music, enjoying the moves and allowing it to inspire you to be fitter and healthier,” Bipasha said in a statement. She feels the dance-based exercise routine also gives an emotional boost. “It is not (only) about physical transformation. The workout actually makes you smile. It’s a great emotional boost to my day and any weight loss is an added bonus,” she added.

Sunny Leone to do fitness show on TV

ctress Sunny Leone will don the avatar of a fitness guru for an upcoming TV show FitStop. The hour-long show, which will air on MTV Beats, will see Sunny motivating viewers to stay fit and healthy with easy-to-do exercises, read a statement. The aim is to bring great music and exercise together. “Everyone should make some time in their daily schedule for some quick exercises. I know exercising can be a chore and to make it exciting for people, I’ve teamed up with MTV Beats to launch FitStop — where I’ll be showing people how to exercise and also treating them to some fabulous music which will help them work up a sweat,” she added.

Rajkummar Rao breaks a leg, literally

ctor Rajkummar Rao has fractured his left leg on the set of reality TV show Lip Sing Battle. On Instagram, Rajkummar posted a photograph in which his leg is plastered, while he poses with the show’s host Farah Khan. “Everyone was asking me to break a leg, specially Farah Khan, and see I’ve literally done that. Two fractures, one surgery, but not that bad. Got to learn some amazing dance moves. “Thank you team Lip Sing Battle and my apologies Kriti Sanon, couldn’t shoot today. Apologies everyone couldn’t finish it today, but very soon hopefully,” he wrote. The actor was to shoot the episode with his Bareilly Ki Barfi co-star.

I believe in destiny, says Zaira Wasim

ctress Zaira Wasim, who turned 17 this week, says she does not have a dream to achieve. Instead, she believes that destiny will guide her way. Zaira, who hails from Kashmir, caught the attention of Bollywood buffs first with Dangal. With Secret Superstar, she has upped the ante with her performance as a teenage girl. “I do not have dreams. I will go with the flow and I believe in destiny. I know if things are meant to happen, they will happen. Your destiny will take you where you belong.” —IANS

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He is the first from the Nepali community to establish himself as a successful entrepreneur in the highly competitive Chicago city. An inspiration for many Asians, Chicago based restaurateur Ramakant Kharel runs two popular eateries – An Indian joint Mt Everest and a newly opened Indo-Chinese place called Red Hot Chili Pepper in Evanston. Kharel has also been instrumental in bringing superlative Indian food as well as introducing authentic Nepalese dishes to the palates of Chicagoans. The seasoned food connoisseur believes that good food combined with great service is the key factor in service industry.

WHILE WORKING FOR RESTAURANTS DURING MY STRUGGLING PERIOD I NOTICED THAT IN INDIAN RESTAURANTS THE FOOD WAS GOOD BUT SERVICE WAS BAD, IN AMERICAN EATERIES THE SERVICE THAT WAS EFFICIENT BUT THE TASTE OF FOOD WASN’T THAT GREAT. MY DREAM WAS TO COMBINE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS AND OPEN A RESTAURANT THAT HAD EXCELLENT INDIAN FOOD AND EQUALLY EFFICIENT SERVICE

THE MAN WHO LIVED A DREAM-

RAMAKANT KHAREL

His newest venture is bringing back the nostalgic fusion flavors of Indian and Chinese cooking that many Indians have grown up eating. A dedicated food industry enthusiast, Kharel runs his business with a lot of passion and hopes to touch lives by feeding people great grub. His real life-story is no less eventful than a Bollywood movie. Restaurateur, Ramakant Kharel, met the girl of his dreams in his hometown of Kathmandu, Nepal. The two got married secretly as the families were opposed to the match. In a quest to give his love a better life, Kharel made the tough decision of leaving his wife back home to come to Chicago, USA. After realizing that his wife’s parents, unaware of their couple status were looking to get her married off, the two revealed their marriage and his wife joined him. The young couple struggled together and made Chicago their new home. After years’ of hard work and many jobs later, Ramakant Kharel rose to become one of the first successful entrepreneurs from Nepal in Chicago.

Today the couple lives happily in Glenview with their two children and is thankful for all the blessings life has brought along. Ramakant Kharel who is exceptionally busy these days managing the operations of his newly opened restaurant Red Hot Chili Pepper, chats with Hi India on everything from his struggles to his success story and the invaluable business advice his wife gave him years ago.

LIFE IN A FLASH BACK Ramakant Kharel who originally belongs to Nepal spent some of his early years in Delhi, India. Almost a global citizen by heart, Kharel admits that as a child when he was growing up in Delhi he always thought that India was his home and country. It was only after he grew up and his dad shifted back to their hometown in Nepal he realized that Nepal is his country too. Kharel laughs, “Today the same is with Chicago. The moment I came here I felt at home. I feel equally connected to India, Nepal and Chicago.” Ramakant Kharel’s life is an inspiring

journey that many immigrants who come to America go through. Detailing his life in his own words, Kharel says, “I came to Chicago back in 1991 as a student. Even though I came under extraordinary circumstances where I had secretly married my love and left her back home, I was determined to make my life a success over here.” Kharel recalls, “I enrolled myself in a college here but due to my financial crisis I could not complete my education. But being a drop out did not break my spirit and I was hopeful that with honesty and hard work I will succeed in life.” He says, “I had completed my Masters in English back home in Nepal when I came here so I had no language barriers. But there were other struggles, as I had no friends, family or guidance on how to shape my life. After my wife joined me in Chicago we undertook this journey together. During this time I worked in many restaurants as a waiter. I always had two jobs, if I used to work in one place during the day, I would work at another during the night. I worked extremely hard during those initial years

and while most of the time I worked as a waiter in many eateries I also dabbled in a few other jobs. I was a bellman at Intercontinental also and even though that job paid well, I had the desire to do something more. I had seen many people who worked, as bellmen would even retire in that job, as it would give them enough money. But my dreams were bigger for my family and myself. During those early years I also worked in customer service and I was also a salesperson. But the job of salesman was didn’t suit me as one had to lie a lot and I wasn’t comfortable with doing anything that was unethical to earn a living. I remember during this phase when I was wondering on what profession should I pursue, my wife gave me a valuable advice. She said that I should do something in food industry as all these years she had observed that I was the happiest when I was working in food business. I would say that advice changed my life.” Kharel listened to his wife and decided to invest his hard earned money in a restaurant of his own. He says, “By 2000 I had saved enough to open my restaurant.

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RAMAKANT KHAREL RUNS TWO POPULAR EATERIES – AN INDIAN JOINT MT EVEREST AND A NEWLY OPENED INDO-CHINESE PLACE CALLED RED HOT CHILI PEPPER IN EVANSTON.

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HIS NEWEST VENTURE IS BRINGING BACK THE NOSTALGIC FUSION FLAVORS OF INDIAN AND CHINESE COOKING THAT MANY INDIANS HAVE GROWN UP EATING

But then, there were other crucial decisions to be made too. Everybody advised me against choosing Evanston as a location for an Indian eatery as it was so close to Devon. But I went with my instinct and by the grace of God there was a line outside my restaurant on the very first day.” He adds,

He adds, “It’s a close, growing community. And many people come to me for advice as I was amongst the first to settle here.” He laughs, “I am amongst the older generations of Nepal here and in Chicago even though I am not that old!” Kharel has also been actively involved in

On the food side too, Kharel does not fail to bring the culture of his place closer to the people in Chicago. He says, “In my Indian restaurant while ninety pecent of menu is Indian there are also Nepali dishes as we would love people to come and try out the food and know more about it.” He

He chose Evanston as the location again for his new place as he thinks that the small University City has a lot of food aficionados and are looking to try more cuisines. In the future, Kharel hopes to open a culinary school to impart the immense knowledge of the food world he has gained

“Evanston was an untapped market as there was a demand for Indian food but no eateries to cater to that. I am glad that I was able to recognize that gap.”

philanthropic activities for his home country. Kharel has been involved with associations such as Non-Resident Nepalese (NRN), Nepal American Centre and Chicago Nepal Friendship Society. When the devastating earthquake struck Nepal, Kharel was involved with the organizations to raise funds for restoration. He says, “I represented Nepal American Centre at that time we met our target of $75000. Together the organizations were able to raise over $150k in Chicago. We all were carefully involved to ensure that the money is put to maximum benefit and it is heartening that a lot of rebuilding and restoration work was carried out.”

says, “We also chose the name Mt Everest as it was a landmark name from the region we belong to.”

over the decades of working.

BRIDGING NEPAL AND CHICAGO Kharel believes that he felt an instant connection to Chicago and the city too has been kind to him. On being one of the first from Nepali community to settle in Chicago, he says, “When I came here there were only about 15 Nepali families. This was 26 years ago, today that number has grown to around 10,000 people settled everywhere around the city and suburbs.”

THE NEW VENTURE About his new Indo-Chinese eatery, Red Hot Chili Pepper, Kharel says it is also a labor of love like his first restaurant. On why he chose Indian Chine fusion cuisine, he says, “I grew up in Delhi where Indo-Chinese fusion is very popular. When we came to Chicago we always missed that food and flavor. The Chinese that we get in America is bland and not the fusion we ate back home. And it’s not just me but a lot of people who grew up in India that have a certain nostalgia attached to that kind of food.” Through his new restaurant, Kharel hopes to serve people that familiarity of comfort food they grew up eating. The passion behind his work is showing results, as his place, which is just a few weeks old, is already attracting a steady stream of customers. Kharel says, “Those who come to dine here are returning back for more meals and that is the biggest compliment for any restaurateur.”

FITNESS FREAK Though Kharel is by his own admission a dedicated worker he is also a disciplinarian when it comes to his fitness routine. He believes just by working for your livelihood you are not doing enough for your body. He says, “One needs to push oneself out of their comfort zone and that is when the body starts reacting to exercise.” On many people who ask for his fitness advice, he says, “I always tell people to start slow. If I were to tell them to exercise for one hour on the first day itself they probably would need to be in bed for seven days. I would say one should start with as little as three minutes and keep on increasing it till you reach your goal of about half an hour an hour per day.” On a personal front, Kharel is happy at the way life has shaped up for him. He says, “My wife has been my support all these years and has inculcated wonderful values in my two children. She is a Krishna devotee and goes to ISCKON. I hope to continue doing good work and inspire many other people.

RAMAKANT KHAREL WHO ORIGINALLY BELONGS TO NEPAL SPENT SOME OF HIS EARLY YEARS IN DELHI, INDIA AND IS ALMOST A GLOBAL CITIZEN BY HEART

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BY DR. NILESH MEHTA ARTLETT, IL -- Shree Jalaram Mandir, 425 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estate, IL organized ‘Raas Garba Ramzat’ to celebrate Ratri after Navaratri on grand scale with international artistes on October 6 at Bartlett Park District, Sports Complex, 700 S Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL. The full-house event featured Damyanti Bardai, winner of Meghani Awards (2017), famous Gujarati playback singer Bhikhudan Gadhvi accompanied by the thunderous voice of Mukesh Solanki and Rocking Band, including Jayanti Kabira (keyboard player), Jitu Hate (Drum Player), Vijay Barot (dhol player), Vasu (octopad player). Shree Jalaram Mandir of Chicago has been organizing such events to promote Gujarati and Indian Culture among new generations and encourage involvement from many other ethnicities. Gujaratis of all ages enjoyed and celebrated the memorable evening. Women participants wore colorful and stunning traditional dresses for this special occasion with matching ornaments and extravagant hairstyles. The evening was full of mesmerizing rhythmic traditional Garba music with equally

passionate and high energetic performance by the swirling dance around Maa Shakti. After the brief break and aarti, the festive music of Dandiya-Raas went on beyond midnight. Prizes were offered for the Best Costumes & Best Performances. Winners were honored with Gift Cards donated by Dalicious Restaurant in Naperville, Thumka Restaurant in Hoffman Estates, Palakhi Boutique in Schaumburg, and Calibre Coffee/Panera Bread in Barrington. The Honorable Judges Vanlila Amin, Falguni Thakkar, Nancy Barot and Falguni Rana

worked very hard to recognize each deserving participant. According to Yogesh Thakkar of Shree Jalaram Mandir, free Raffle prices were also distributed. Five winners were awarded with valuable household items. Raffle prices were sponsored by Silk USA Boutique in Schaumburg. Delicious food was available from Honest and Sai Saffron. Grand Sponsors were Verandah Retirement Community (Dr. Anuja Gupta) while Co-Sponsors were Care for Soul, Inc.

Physician in $19-m healthcare fraud BY A STAFF WRITER PSILANTI, MI -- The US Department of Justice has announced that Dr. Abdul Haq of Ypsilanti, Michigan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud. Haq, 72, a physician, admitted his involvement in a roughly $19 million Medicare fraud scheme involving three Detroit-area providers. Haq admitted that he conspired with the owner of the Tri-County Network, Mashiyat Rashid, and his co-defendants and others to

BY A STAFF WRITER ALLEJO, CA -- The president of an East Bay transportation company that provides rides for disabled people has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for filing fraudulent business tax returns to conceal more than $4.6 million that he used as spending money. Federal prosecutors said Dublin resident Shiv Kumar, 60, who founded A-Paratransit Inc. in 1996, filed the fraudulent returns with the IRS for tax years 2009 and 2010. The $4.6 million in embezzled money caused a tax loss of more than $1.5 million to the IRS. In a plea agreement, Kumar admitted that he misled his accountant by depositing the company’s receipts into three separate bank accounts, while providing his accountant with bank records from only one of the bank accounts. He also acknowledged providing his accountant with false books and records that omitted gross receipts diverted to undisclosed bank accounts. Kumar used the unreported funds for personal expenditures, including purchasing a property in Vallejo. In addition to the prison term, Judge Jon Tigar ordered Kumar to serve one year of supervised release. The judge will determine the amount of restitution Kumar must pay at a subsequent hearing.

prescribe medically unnecessary controlled substances to Medicare beneficiaries.

He further admitted that Rashid and others also directed physicians, including Haq and others, to require Medicare beneficiaries to undergo medically unnecessary facet joint injections if the beneficiary wished to obtain prescriptions for controlled substances, the news release said. Haq was charged along with Rashid, Yasser Mozeb, Spilios Pappas, Joseph Betro, Tariq Omar and Mohammed Zahoor in an indictment unsealed on July 6. Rashid, Mozeb, Pappas, Betro, Omar and Zahoor are awaiting trial. Haq’s sentencing is scheduled for May 29 next year.

Indian couple held after drug haul

Chicago Andhra Assn’s cultural celebrations (L-R) Sunita Shah & Rajesh Shah

BY A STAFF WRITER ONG ISL AND, NY -- The Nassau County Police Department arrested an Indian-American couple in Albertson, Long Island on October 4 for allegedly operating a drugproducing operation in the basement of their establishment. Sunita Shah, 57, and Rajesh Shah, 62, were taken into custody for the alleged illegal activity. The Narcotics Vice Squad detectives, along with Third Precinct Police and the Williston Park Fire Department responded to smell-of-gas alert in the vicinity of 122 Hillside Avenue on October 4 afternoon. Upon arrival, they found a strong odor emanating from the basement of Simply Foot Spa. Soon, the Shahs arrived and opened the business door. The police saw several cans of chemicals along with drug paraphernalia. The building was evacuated and till it was deemed safe. The police said there was an undetermined amount of synthetic marijuana on the premises. They recovered more than 20 pounds of loose synthetic marijuana, and 5,300 bags containing synthetic marijuana. The estimated recovered street value of the marijuana is a quarter of a million dollars Both defendants Sunita Shah and Rajesh Shah were placed into police custody.

BY A STAFF WRITER EMONT, IL – Despite heavy rains in Chicago, Andhra Pradesh people and well-wishers flooded the HTGC’s Samaradhi Auditorium for Chicago Andhra Association’s (CAA) ‘Andhra Pradesh Cultural Day’ celebrations. More than 800 Andhrites witnessed 250-plus kids performing several dances. All the performances reflected not only the Andhra Pradesh culture but also the various traditional art forms from India. Stage decorations reflected the traditional tinge of different classical dance forms of India. The programs reflected the richness of Telugu language and the culture of Telugu

people. The video on CAA’s achievements and CAA president’s speech appraised the allround activities of CAA and the services provided in the Andhra Pradesh state by APDFNA, the service wing of CAA. The video not only recollected the memories of past programs of CAA, but also portrayed the efforts of APDFNA which helps the poor and needy people back home. The various donations done in last 18 months include Kuchipudi Sanjeevani hospital building support fund, distributing sewing machines for women, supporting children and women education and supporting orphanages.

Bill Foster, IL 11th district congressman, chief guest, felicitated Sri. Neelamegam Velayutham of HTGC for his commitment and services to the temple and the community. Community leaders and members from several other organizations showed up to support CAA. The evening ended with the joy of bringing back memories of the Indian culture to the audience with quality programs and great hospitality by the entire team of Chairs, Co-Chairs Youth volunteers of CAA. Secretary Dinkar Karumuri presented a vote of thanks.

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Zee TV’s series on success stories

BY A STAFF WRITER EW YORK, NY -- Zee TV has launched ‘Those Who Made It’, directed by Mayank Tripathi, a series that features an Indian American entrepreneur and philanthropist in every episode. The show follows the individuals as they recount their path to success and share stories from their personal and professional lives. The series premiered on October 14. The first episode followed Sheela Murthy, a successful lawyer who founded the Murthy Law Firm to help other immigrants like herself to manoeuvre through the complicated legal process. Her firm is ranked as one of the world’s leading US immigration law firms. The upcoming episodes will relay the tales of Sant Chatwal, Frank Islam, AJ Khubani, Suri Sehgal, Javad Hassan and Mafat Patel – all of these enterprisers are an inspiration to South Asian immigrants who are pursuing their own American dream. ‘Those Who Made It’ proves that as long as you believe and work hard, you can achieve success. Zee TV, airing programs primarily in Hindi, made its debut in Hollywood by

launching the first-ever English language South Asian reality television show ‘Made In America’. It is no surprise that the largest Indian television network in the world is the first Indian channel to produce content targeting international audiences. Selecting six girls from a pool of 6,000 applicants, ‘Made In America’ followed the contestants for 10 weeks as they competed in various challenges, displayed their individual talents and trained with different coaches. The reality show, which only features second-generation South Asians, is hosted

by Nina Davaluri, the first Indian American to be crowned Miss America. The finale of the reality show aired on October 12. Sameer Targe, CEO of Zee TV America, said, “We realized that there was a need in the marketplace to reach a younger South Asian audience with an enormous desire to be in the glamour world. Zee TV is the flagship television network for South Asians in the US, we decided to launch ‘Made In America’ to fulfil their Hollywood dreams, and create a platform for them to be able to showcase their talents.

Ex-mayor steals from scholarship fund BY A STAFF WRITER ormer mayor of Spotswood, New Jersey, Nicholas Poliseno, was charged on October 10 with stealing money from the Hinal Patel Scholarship Fund, established in memoriam for a young Indian American emergency medical technician who was killed in the line of duty. According to the Middlesex County, New Jersey, prosecutor’s office, Poliseno stole an unspecified amount of money from Patel’s scholarship fund in June 2016, allegedly to gamble with it in Atlantic City. Poliseno, 39, won his seat in November 2012 and served until December 31, 2016, after losing his bid for re-election. On October 10 morning, Poliseno turned himself in to authorities at the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and was charged

(L-R) Ex mayor Nicholas Poliseno & Hinal Patel

with one count of theft in the third degree. He was processed and released pending his initial

court appearance in Middlesex County Superior Court on November 9.

UPCOMING EVENTS in the East Coast area

Rachna Nivas Kathak Dialogue on Thurs 9th Nov-6:00 PM at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Muslim Matrimonial event on Sun 29th Oct-11:00 AM at Antun’s Caterers of Hicksville, 244 West Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801

Diwali Festival: Kathak, Bhangra & Beyond on Sun 29th Oct- 1:00 PM at Flushing Town Hall,, 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 Tkts: $20, $15 Members, $10 Students /Children

Indian on judicial conduct panel

Sujeeth Draksharam

BY A STAFF WRITER UGAR LAND, TX -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced two appointments to the state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct, which includes Indian American Sujeeth Draksharam. Draksharam, as well as other appointee Darrick McGill, will serve on the commission through November 19, 2021. The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office. Draksharam, of Sugar Land, is the president of Sirrus Engineers Inc., which he started some 15 years ago in 2002. Earlier, the licensed professional engineer with a civil engineering focus since 1998 has served as a consultant at various local Texas firms. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Association of State Floodplain Managers. Draksharam also volunteers with various community groups, among them Harris County Street Olympics and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He earned his Bachelor’s in civil engineering at Nagrajuna University in India and a Master’s in civil engineering from the University of Houston.

Samatva- A Night Of Indian Classical Dance & Music on Sun 29th Oct -5:00 PM at Roone Arledge Auditorium, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Bangla Festival - A Rongaloy Presentation on Sat 4th Nov-6:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran School, 40 W Nicholai St New York, Hicksville, NY 11801

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Rajasthani assn’s Diwali Gala BY DR. NILESH MEHTA ILLOWBROOK, IL -- On October 14, the ARA ( Association of Rajasthanis in Chicago) organized Diwali 2017 Mahotsav with a sold-out Grand Gala concert. The 400 guests included Neeta Bhushan (Consul General of India, Chicago), and Prof. R. C. Chhangani (distinguished professor, International Human Rights Law), Dr. Gopal Lalmalani (Oak Brook Mayor). The dinner was provided by Shree Restaurant and the event was hosted at Ashton Place Willowbrook, IL. The highlights included best-dressed, “The ARA Rajasthani Hero” competition for children. The children were quizzed about Diwali to encourage them to learn more about Diwali and the Indian culture. The Association also released a special souvenir, Bandhan, to celebrate the rich heritage of Rajasthan and the success of the community in the US. It honored its old time members, Dr. Badri Taparia for his lifetime Achievement Award of work in supporting the association and past president Ashok Sharma in helping build the organization and growing it in its initial years. All honors were distributed by ARA President, Ram Saini, Mrs. Neeta Bhushan (Consular of General India, Chicago) and Dr. Gopal Lalmalani Oak Brook Mayor. The star attraction for the evening was a

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(L-R) Consule General of India Chicago Neeta Bhusan, Dr. Badridas Taparia & ARA President Ram Saini

All participants and ARA board members, Performer Artist group

performance of traditional Rajasthani dance and songs by the Rajasthani Carvan Group. The new association president is

Rakesh Chaudhary, vice president Nikhil Fafat, Neha Patodia secretary and Anoop Sukhlecha, treasurer.

BY A STAFF WRITER ASHINGTON, DC -- A total of 53 members of Congress have co-sponsored a Bill led by Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md.on October 5 introduced legislation to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate and report on hate crimes. Specifically, the commission would be charged with determining if there had been a rise in hate crimes, the causes of that increase, and how to combat it, Krishnamoorthi’s office said in a news release. The 12-person panel would have one year to prepare its report and its members would be appointed by the House and Senate leadership of both parties with equal representation from the civil rights and law enforcement communities.

Startup founder charged with child sex abuse

PCS’s global Bhangra, Gidha competition BY A STAFF WRITER HICAGO, IL -- Punjabi Bhangra (folk dance) teams including University of Chicago, Spartan Bhangra from Cleveland Ohio, “Raakhe Virse De” from Michigan, SFU Bull Bhangra from Tampa Florida, Nachdi Jawani Folk Loverz from Toronto competed in the 10th PCS Chicago International Bhangra and Gidha Competition held on October 14 at Meadows Club, in Rolling Meadows Illinois. Dr. Bhupinder Singh Saini of Advance Pain Management in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was the grand sponsor. The event was also sponsored by Dr. Narinder S Grewal, Mohina Ahluwalia, PCS chairman Hardial Singh Deol, and Gurdeep Singh Nandra. Anita Lerche, a Billboard Top-5 Charting Artist and an internationally acclaimed awardwinning singer, songwriter and composer enthralled the audience with her melodious singing and dancing. Over 500 PCS supporters defied the inclement weather to enjoy this colorful and

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high-energy cultural showcase. Nearly 100 male and female bhangra performers from all over the United States and Canada and local youth coordinators participated in this event. The next PCS Chicago’s mainstream event is participation in McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on State Street in Chicago downtown on Thanksgiving Day (November 23), with a theme “Punjabi Maharaja wedding procession.”

The PCS contingent will include a decorated float, a dressed up walking unit, Bhangra dance troupe, Punjabi music and live Dhol drum, where thousands of spectators will line up to watch. PCS is an all-volunteer non-profit community service organization devoted to promoting Punjabi culture, performing arts, education, sports, and good citizenship in the Chicago Metropolitan area.

Rare Asia award for Ponnala Lakshmiah BY A STAFF WRITER ARSIPPANY, NJ -- The Indian National Overseas Congress organized a Grand Reception in Honor of Ponnala Lakshmiah for receiving the Global Dignitary of Asia Award at the United Nations on October 21 in New York at the United Nations. The event was also organized to celebrate the Congress Party victory in the recent Gurdaspur by election where the INOC(I), USA president Shudh Parkash Singh campaigned. The event was attended by over 100 people at Parsippany, where Shri Ponnala Lakshmiah lived over 4 decades back. The event was hosted by Bhagwan Pingle

BY A STAFF WRITER AN MATEO, CA- The British founder of a Northern California startup tech company was arrested and charged with assaulting and sexually abusing a toddler. Zain Jaffer, the founder of mobile advertising company Vungle, was also charged with battery of a police officer and emergency personnel. San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Jaffer, possibly of South Asian origin, was charged with two counts of child abuse, against his son and daughter, as well as oral copulation of a person under 14, lewd act upon a child and assault likely to produce great bodily injury. An initial charge of attempted murder was dropped after the district attorney determined there was not enough evidence to support it. The 29-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charges on October 17 in San Mateo County. Jaffer remained in San Mateo County Jail on October 20 on $300,000 bail. San Francisco-based Vungle removed Jaffer as its chief executive on October 19 and placed him on indefinite leave. Rick Tallman, who replaced him as CEO, said Vungle “removed him as rapidly as possible,”media reports said. “The actions of one individual are in no way reflective of the almost 200 dedicated and hardworking people who work for Vungle,” Tallman said. “Everyone at the company is appalled and deeply saddened by these events.” Jaffer, who has degrees from King’s College London, London Business School and University College London, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2012, founded Vungle in London in 2011 and moved its operations to San Francisco shortly thereafter.

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and Rajendar Dichpally and was attended by major Telugu community leaders like

Rajeshwar Gangasani (NATA president), Lakshman Anugu, Ravinder Thota, Shravan Porredy, Chaitanya etc. The special invitee for the event was AICC member Bodireddy Prabhakar Reddy. The Overseas Congress National was represented by vice president Bhudh Singh and treasurer Vineet Nagpal. Shri Ponnala Lakshmiah was awarded the Global Dignitary Man of Asia award for his work as Irrigation Minister, where he helped irrigate lakhs of hectares of land in rural India and also for his role as Information Technology Minister where he was able to convince major companies to invest and set up shop in Hyderabad and Telangana.

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11-yr-old Indian girl top young scientist BY A STAFF WRITER ONE TREE, CO -- 3M and Discovery Education have named an 11-year-old Indian American girl, Gitanjali Rao, as the 2017 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge winner. Rao, a seventh-grader at STEM School and Academy, was chosen from among 10 finalists who included five Indian American kids in capturing the $25,000 top prize and title of America’s Top Young Scientist at the 10th annual event. The remaining nine finalists received $1,000 and a variety of prizes from Discovery Education and 3M. The tween is working to develop Tethys, a sensor-based device that can detect lead in water faster than other current techniques. Rather than using expensive equipment for testing, Rao’s cost-effective approach to water safety uses a mobile app that populates the water’s status almost immediately, according to a 3M and Discovery Education joint news release. Tethys is designed to be portable and easy to use, allowing individuals to test

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water safety whenever needed. She hopes to solve the water contamination crisis and

decrease long-term health effects from lead exposure.

Indian couple held after drug haul BY A STAFF WRITER ONG ISLAND, NY -- The Nassau County Police Department arrested an Indian-American couple in Albertson, Long Island on October 4 for allegedly operating a drug-producing operation in the basement of their establishment. Sunita Shah, 57, and Rajesh Shah, 62, were taken into custody for the alleged illegal activity. The Narcotics Vice Squad detectives, along with Third Precinct Police and the Williston Park Fire Department responded to smell-ofgas alert in the vicinity of 122 Hillside Avenue on October 4 afternoon. Upon arrival, they found a strong odor emanating from the basement of Simply Foot Spa. Soon, the Shahs arrived and opened the business door. The police saw several cans of chemicals along with drug paraphernalia. The building was evacuated and till it was deemed safe. The police said there was an undetermined amount of synthetic marijuana on the premises. They recovered more than 20 pounds of loose

BY A STAFF WRITER ORK COUNTY, PA -- A suspect in York County, Pennsylvania, remains at large days after an October 18 fatal shooting of Indian American convenience store clerk Aditya Anand. Anand was shot in the left arm and chest at the beginning of his shift around 5:45 am on October 18 at an Exxon gas station store in York. The clerk was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead at 6:10 am. Community members remembered the 44-year-old Anand positively. The police said that the shooting and robbery were “unusual”. The shooter, described by police as a black man in his 30s with a large build and a beard, remains at large. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, an olive coat, jeans and white sneakers.

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(L-R) Sunita Shah & Rajesh Shah

synthetic marijuana, and 5,300 bags containing synthetic marijuana. The estimated recovered street value of the marijuana is a quarter of a million dollars Both defendants Sunita Shah and Rajesh

Shah were placed into police custody. The Shahs are charged with criminal possession precursor of a controlled substance, reckless endangerment 2nd degree, and illegal use of nitrous oxide.

Robbery motive behind Trupal Patel’s murder BY A STAFF WRITER ONMOUTH, NJ -- Two suspects charged with the murder of Brick, New Jersey resident Trupal Patel allegedly plotted to rob the young Indian American of his drug stash before killing him. Joseph Villani and his girlfriend Raquel Garajau are currently facing trial for 13 counts of first degree felony murder, robbery, and possession of an unlawful weapon, among other charges. Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Stephanie Dugan noted in court last week that the couple had been dealing in cocaine, marijuana, and Ecstasy for months before Patel’s dead body was found in Shark River Park on February 22. The 29-year-old man had been missing since February 9. Nine months before Patel’s murder, he was arrested for possessing large amounts of marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. The police, who also found $61,000 cash at his

(L-R) Attorney Edward Bertucio with Joseph Villani

home and a 2003 Jaguar was found outside Villani’s home. The suspect confessed to the police: “OK, I did it, I did it. Raquel had nothing to do with it. I told her I done it, but she had nothing to do with it. I want her out. Look, I told you guys what I did.” Villani was wearing Patel’s watch when he

repeated to police several times: “I did it.” But a grand jury found that Garajau, 20, also had a role in the killing, specifically instructing her boyfriend to bleach key evidence. Patel was born in Nadiad, India, and grew up in Brick,NJ. He is survived by his parents Rita and Bharatkumar Patel, and his brother Krut.

BY A STAFF WRITER HOENIX, AZ -- An Indian American man who pleaded guilty in an August 2016 cyber-attack on Phoenix-area 911 emergency systems must serve three years of probation. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says authorities will be able to monitor Meet Desai’s computer while he serves the probation term imposed on October 10 by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge. Four Phoenix-area law enforcement agencies reported receiving hundreds of hang-up emergency calls during the attack, which Desai told authorities was a prank gone awry. Desai was arrested in October 2016 after multiple agencies, including Surprise and Peoria police and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s office, reported an influx of emergency call hang-ups between October 24 and October 26 last year. According to a sheriff ’s office statement, more than 100 hang-up 911 calls were recorded within a few minutes late on October 25. Investigators traced the calls and discovered they originated from a link posted to Twitter, according to the sheriff’s statement. The link was to a site named ‘Meet Desai’ and its domain was hosted out of San Francisco. When the link was clicked, it continually called 911 and would not let the caller hang up. The volume of calls had the potential to shut down 911 service across Maricopa County. Attorney General’s spokeswoman Mia Garcia says Desai cooperated with authorities, expressed remorse and had never been in trouble before.

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Ketamine could treat migraine pain The drug is used to induce general anesthesia, but in lower doses, it also provides powerful pain control for patients with many painful conditions, new research has found IANS, NEW YORK

esearchers have found that ketamine — a medication commonly used for pain relief and increasingly used for depression — may help alleviate migraine pain in patients who have not been helped by other treatments. “Ketamine may Ketamine is hold promise as a commonly used treatment for m i g r a i n e for pain relief headaches in and increasingly patients who have Ketamine may hold promise as a treatment for migraine used for failed other treatheadaches in patients who have failed other treatments. ments,” said Eric depression Schwenk, director of short-term relief, but basis for future, prospective studies orthopaedic anesthesia at it is encouraging that that involve larger numbers of Thomas Jefferson University this treatment might have the patients,” Schwenk said. Hospital in Philadelphia. potential to help patients in the The study was presented at the “Our study focused only on long-term. Our work provides the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2017

High thyroid hormone levels can up irregular heartbeats NEW YORK: Individuals with higher levels of thyroid hormone in the blood are more likely to develop irregular heartbeat, suggesting that the levels could help identify individuals at risk for the condition, researchers say. Irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation occurs when the two upper chambers of the heart, called the atria, beat irregularly and faster than normal. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, dizziness, sweating, chest pain, anxiety, fatigue during exertion and fainting, and can cause stroke and heart failure, potentially associated with lifelong disability and even death. The findings showed that individuals with higher blood levels of thyroid

Keeping nerve damage in check LONDON: Researchers have successfully tested a new molecule that is capable of preventing the development of a nerve damaging condition caused by chemotherapy treatment in cancer patients. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is the most prevalent neurological complication of anticancer treatment and a common dose-limiting side effect. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy experience the neurological complication, said a study published in the journal Neurotherapeutics. — IANS

hormone — free thyroxine or FT4 — had 45 percent more risk of suffering from irregular heartbeat, compared to people with the lowest levels. More modest increases in thyroid hormone were associated with an increased risk, the researchers noted in the journal Circulation.

annual meeting. It found that almost 75 percent of the patients experienced an improvement in their migraine intensity after a three to seven-day course of inpatient treatment with ketamine.

Researchers reveal that Ketamine treatment have the potential to help patients in long-term The drug is used to induce general anesthesia but also provides powerful pain control for patients with many painful conditions in lower doses than its anesthetic use. The researchers reviewed data for patients who received ketamine infusions for intractable migraine

headaches — migraines that have failed all other therapies. On a scale of 0-10, the average migraine headache pain rating at admission was 7.5, compared with 3.4 on discharge. The average length of infusion was 5.1 days, and the day of lowest pain ratings was day 4. Adverse effects were generally mild. The researcher said while his hospital uses ketamine to treat intractable migraines, the treatment is not yet widely available. “We hope to expand its use to both more patients and more conditions in the future,” Schwenk said. “Due to the retrospective nature of the study, we cannot definitively say that ketamine is entirely responsible for the pain relief, but we have provided a basis for additional larger studies to be undertaken,” Schwenk added.

Diabetics at higher risk of POCD IANS, LONDON

esearchers have found that older patients with diabetes may be at a higher risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) than those who are not diabetic. POCD is a major form of cognitive disturbance that can occur after anaesthesia and surgery. “POCD is increasingly recognized as a common complication after major surgery, affecting 10 to 13 percent of patients, with seniors being especially vulnerable,” said Gunnar Lachmann of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Operative Intensive Care Medicine, Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin in Germany. “With POCD, a patient’s men-

POCD is increasingly recognized as a common complication after major surgery, affecting 10 to 13 percent of patients, with seniors being especially vulnerable.

tal ability declines after surgery, compared to their cognitive performance before surgery, resulting not only in increased complications and potential death, but also impairing the patient’s quality of life,” Lachmann added.

In the study, researchers performed a secondary analysis of three studies, comprising a total of 1,034 patients (481 who had cardiac surgery, and 553 who had non-cardiac surgery), to examine whether diabetes was a risk factor for POCD.

Experimental drug may reduce weight of obese people IANS, LONDON

esearchers have found a drug that targets the appetite control system in the brain and could bring about significant weight loss in people with clinical obesity. “The drug reduced hunger but also cravings for food and the sensation of wanting to eat and these had previously been thought to stem from different parts of the brain,” said lead researcher John Blundell, professor of Psycho-Biology at the University of Leeds. “Semaglutide” is a new drug being developed by the Danish

“Semaglutide” is a new drug being developed as a treatment for diabetes.

pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk as a treatment for diabetes. It is in the advanced stages of

development but is not yet available in the market. For the study, published in the

journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, the drug was given to a few people with a body mass index (BMI) range of 30 to 45 kg/m2. The participants were split into two groups — half got semaglutide and the other half a placebo (dummy) substance for 12 weeks. At the end of the 12 weeks, they were invited to a testing centre and offered lunch and evening meal and told to consume as much as they needed to feel ‘pleasantly full’. What they were eating was recorded, along with food preferences and their sensations of liking and wanting food.

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nown as the “king of unconventional” in the fashion world, veteran French designer JeanCharles de Castelbajac is smitten by the “smiles and colors of India”, where he hopes to showcase his craft. After over four decades in the industry, Castelbajac, who has dressed up stars like Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Beyonce Knowles and Madonna, says he still has the urge to get out of the comfort zone and challenge himself. Although he has never been to India, Castelbajac feels he is connected to the country in some way, and rues that his “paintings and art” are not exposed here. “One of my good friends is (fashion designer) Manish Arora. His work is blooming, invading the grey urbanity with vivid colors. He is very talented and represents well for me what is designed in India. “On the other hand, I worked in the past with the amazing Anish

be happy to collaborate with some industries there. Maybe in another life, I lived in Pondicherry, because I have thought about this city all my life but never had the opportunity to get there. “I am sure that I will fall in love with India at first sight because Africans called me ‘Man of Colors’ and India’s treasures are colors and smiles.” The Moroccan-born and Paris-based designMy paintings er took his first step into the fashion and art are world by designing exposed in many for his mother’s countries except company and prein India where I senting his first colFrench designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. (Photo: IANS) look for a lection back in 1970. gallery Kapoor who just copyrights the “Callection” for ChiHe started his own most absolute black color. For me, nese smartphone maker business in 1975, and India is a chrysalis between these OnePlus. gradually made a name for two artists,” Castelbajac told IANS So, can we expect a collabora- himself by playing with colors and in an email interview. tion with an Indian designer? injecting fun into fashion with his “My paintings and art are “I am waiting for proposals. This childhood themes and pop musicexposed in many countries except would be the achievement of a inspired styles. in India where I look for a gallery,” wonderful dream for me,” he said. Castelbajac uses unconventional added the designer, who has “I would love to visit India, the materials for his creations, but his designed an exclusive line titled land of 2,000 colors, and I would focus is always on functionality.

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MUMBAI: Designers Djey Tanwar and Megha Sikchi will showcase their new collection ‘Paradise Ocean’, inspired by nature, and Delhi-based designer Bani Khurana will launch her ‘Dainty Romance’ line at a forthcoming fashion event. Tanwar and Sikchi’s new red carpet collection under their label “The O.F.U” is in black, ice grey blue, gold, red, turquoise, read a statement. The designers have used mesh, sequins, stones and beads to showcase the elements from the sea like the corals and the reefs. They have added frills, spangles and tassles to the cocktail gowns, dramatic skirts with sculpted bodices, crop tops and shrugs. “Nature has always inspired us. It has a myriad of colors and elements. This time we decided to take different elements from the sky and the ocean and capture it in our new collection,” Sikchi said. “The collection is very comfortable and wearable and we are confident everyone is going to love it,” Tanwar added. Khurana will also showcase her new collection “Dainty Romance” at the India Beach Fashion Week 2017. The three-day fashion gala in Goa will start from this week. —IANS

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orried about the habit of daydreaming or a wandering mind during meetings in office or at home? Take heart, it may not be as bad as you think, but a sign that you are really smart and creative, researchers say. The findings showed people with efficient brains may have too much brain capacity to stop their minds from wandering when performing easy tasks. “People tend to think of mind wandering as something that is bad. You try to pay attention and you can’t. Our data are consistent with the idea that this isn’t always true. Some people have more efficient brains,” said Eric Schumacher, Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, US. Higher efficiency means more capacity to think, and the brain may mind wander when performing easy tasks, he said. For the study, published in the journal Neuropsychologia, the team measured the brain patterns of people while they lay in an MRI machine. The researchers then used the data to identify which areas of the brain work together

The findings showed people with efficient brains may have too much brain capacity to stop their minds from wandering when performing easy tasks.

Individuals who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on intellectual and creative ability during an awake, resting state. “The correlated brain regions gave us insight about which areas of the brain work together during an

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