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Gujarat elections: BJP’s first list of 70 candidates 7 killed in car-bus collision has CM Rupani, Deputy CM, five Congress rebels in Mehsana Unjha Highway ⁄ Besides the names of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and deputy CM, names of Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani and several cabinet ministers feature in the party’s first list
SS News | Gandhinagar
The Gujarat BJP on Friday declared candidates for 70 assembly constituencies for the two-phase state elections starting December 9. Besides the names of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and his deputy Nitin Patel, names of Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani and several cabinet ministers feature in the party’s first list. Significantly, five former MLAs who were among the 14 to quit the Congress and join BJP in the
NEWS BRIEF Prisoner escapes from police custody in Punjab Agency | Ferozepur
A prisoner today escaped from police custody while he was being taken to Zira sub-division court here for a hearing in a case, police said. Balwinder Singh alias Golu, a resident of Shah Abu Bakkar in Zira, was under trial in the Faridkot Jail following a case lodged against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in 2015 for drug peddling, they said. Chandigarh police bust gold chain snatchers’ gang
Agency | Chandigarh
The Crime Branch of the Chandigarh Police today claimed to have busted a notorious gang of criminals who were allegedly involved in several incidents of chain snatching and auto lifting. Naman Sehgal and Shubham Sehgal of Jalandhar, both brothers, were arrested by the police, the police said. Gurdeep Singh, a drug peddler, their alleged accomplice, has also been nabbed, they said. ”During the interrogation of these accused it has come to light that they are involved in several cases of gold chain snatching.
run-up to the highly controversial Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections in August this year, are also named. All five are senior leaders who wield a lot of influence in their respective constituencies. Among the Congress rebels in the list is Ramsinh Parmar, the chairman of Amul Dairy, who would always be seen sitting in the first row
of the Gujarat Assembly on the Opposition benches. Parmar, who resigned from Thasra constituency as Congress MLA, has been fielded from the same seat. Former Congress MLA Raghavji Patel has been nominated from Jamnagar Rural constituency. Raghavji had earlier defected to Congress from the BJP and was consid-
ered a loyalist of former Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela. The three other former Congress MLAs whose names have been announced by the BJP are Dharmendra Jadeja, Mansinh Chauhan and C K Raulji from Jamnagar North, Balasinor and Godhra constituencies, respectively. The first list of nominations also indicates an attempt on the part of the BJP to instill confidence among the state party leadership with 15 ministers from the cabinet of Vijay Rupani having been named from their respective seats to seek re-election. These minis-
Moody’s backs Modi’s policies, lifts India’s rating after 14 years
Agency | Chennai
lifted ratings on InMoody’s Investors dia’s sovereign bonds Services upgraded to Baa2 from its lowIndia’s sovereign rat- est investment grade ing for the first time of Baa3, and also in nearly 14 years changed the outlook on Friday, saying the for the country’s rating country was poised for to stable from positive. fast growth because Sovereign credit ratof wide-ranging eco- ings are a barometer nomic and institution- of a country’s credit al reforms by Prime profile and regulatory Minister Narendra climate. A favourable Modi’s government. rating helps governThe US-based agency ments and companies
raise capital in global financial markets. Also, institutional investors rely on ratings for an indication of a country’s socio-political environment before making investment decisions. The rating upgrade seen as an endorsement of a range of bold economic decision made by Prime Minister Modi, including the rollout of a landmark Goods and Services Tax that forged India into a unified market. It comes just weeks after the World Bank moved India up 30 places in its annual ease of doing business rankings.
ters include Shankar Chaudhary (Vav), Keshaji Chauhan (Deodar), Dilip Thakor (Chanasma), Bhupendrasinh Chudasama (Dholka), Jayesh Radadiya, Chiman Shapariya (Jamjodhpur), Jashabhai Barad (Somnath), Atmaram Parmar (Gadhada), Jaydrathsinh Parmar, Bachubhai Khabad, Rajendra Trivedi (Raopura), Shabdsharan Tadvi (Nandod), Ishvarsinh Patel (Ankleshwar), and Ganpat Vasava (Mangrol).
Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) national convenor Hardik Patel on Friday launched a veiled attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged sex CDs circulating in the market in which the Patel community leader has been shown in bad light. Subverting the lyrics of the song ‘Ramchandra Keh Gaye Siya Se’ of 1970 Bollywood film ‘Gopi’ on his official Twitter handle, Hardik attacked PM Modi
At least seven people were killed after a car and bus collided with each other in Gujarat’s Mehsana on Thursday night. The incident took place near Mehsana-Unjha highway. Police have registered the case and has initiated investigations into the matter. Meanwhile, the cause of accident is being ascertained. Police immediately reached to the spot and removed bodies to Mehsana civil hospital, where doctors would carry a
post-mortem on them. Police have registered the case and initiated investigations into the accident. “The cause of accident is being ascertained,” a police official said. Deadly road accidents are common in India of-
ten due to overloading, bad condition of roads and reckless driving. According to an official report released recently, on average India witnessed over 400 deaths in road accidents every day in 2016.
ministers in the state cabinet. What catches the attention most, however, is the names of five former MLAs who had quit Congress and joined BJP in the run up to the highly controversial Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections in August this year. All five are senior leaders who hold a lot of influence in their respective constituencies. The first in the list is Ram-
sinh Parmar, chairman of Amul dairy. Parmar is a big name in the co-operative sector of Gujarat who used to sit in the first row of Gujarat Assembly on the side of Opposition. Parmar had resigned from Thasra constituency as Congress MLA and now BJP has nominated him for the same seat as its candidate. The other name is Raghavji Patel
who has been nominated for Jamnagar Rural constituency. Raghavji is originally a BJP leader who had defected to Congress and who is considered as a loyalist of former Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela. Raghavji is also one of the 14 Congress MLAs who revolted against the party during the Rajya Sabha elections in August.
ruling of two-year jail for three others in the case. In 1994, Mr Natarajan imported a new Lexus car forging the papers to show that it made in 1993 and thus evaded a duty of over Rs. 1.6 crore. The CBI had registered a case
against Natarajan, his nephew V Baskaran, Balakrishnan, his son Yogesh Balakrishnan and two officials of the Indian Bank, of which one turned approver. With Balakrishnan on the run, the case was proceeded against the remaining four who were convicted by the CBI court. They moved the Madras High Court against it.
back. Its such a happy moment. Mothers prayers answered by Almighty. Sincere request to all the boys who have picked up arms. Return to your mothers,” a senior police officer wrote on social networking site Twitter. The joining of Majid into the militant ranks had left his friends shocked as he was the only son of his parents. Police say Majid has joined Lashkar-e-Taiba and had already some links with the over-
ground workers of the militants. A second year commerce student at Degree College Anantnag, his friends say after his close friend Yawar Nissar was killed in an encounter with forces in south Kashmir in first week of August his life changed. Addressing media, Major General BS Raju said it was a very brave decision by Majid Khan and assured that he will be able to get back to normal life very soon.
BJP’s first list has five Congress rebels, 15 ministers from Rupani Cabinet
SS News | Gandhinagar
In the run up to the Gujarat assembly elections scheduled next month, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday declared the first list of its candidates for the 70 assembly constituencies. Out of the 70 names, 42 are of seats that are going to polls in the first phase (December 9) and 28 are for those constituencies which go to polls on December 14 in the second phase. The list includes Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel and Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani along with several
Court Confirms Jail Term For VK Sasikala’s Husband In 23-Year-Old Case Agency | Chennai
The Madras High Court on Friday confirmed the twoyear jail term awarded to M Natarajan, husband of jailed AIADMK leader V K Sasikala, for evasion of customs duty on the import of a luxury car. The court also confirmed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) next month on De- Special Court 2010 cember 9 and 14. PAAS co-convener Dinesh Bambhaniya has alleged that the Agency | Srinagar top leadership of the Gujarat BJP hatched Young footballer Maa conspiracy to frame jid Arshid Khan who the quota stir spear- had joined militant head in a rape case. ranks seven days ago Bambhaniya alleged has returned and is that the “conspiracy” now with police. On was hatched follow- November 10, Khan a ing directions from resident of Anantnag Chief Minister Vi- town announced his jay Rupani and state joining of militancy party president Jitu on the social networkVaghani and that the ing site Facebook. PAAS will take legal Carrying an Ak 47, recourse against this. everyone recognized Addressing a press him as Khan was a conference in Gand- popular sportsperson hinagar on Thursday, and also worked with an NGO. ”We got him Bambhaniya said.
Hardik Patel takes poetic dig at PM Modi, BJP over alleged sex CDs
Agency | New Delhi
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After appeals, Kashmiri footballer who joined Lashkar ranks returns
and BJP over a host of issues like the temple being built by the right-wing outfit Hindu Maha Sabha in the name of Mahatma Gandhi’s killer Nathuram Godse in Gwalior, mob lynching and Ram temple issue. He also referenced Jashodaben Modi, PM’s estranged wife in his poetic dig. Three
videos purportedly showing Hardik in the company of women have gone viral in the recent days. However, PAAS has claimed that the BJP might release 52 more ‘morphed’ video clips of the Patidar leader and his aides to defame them ahead of Gujarat Assembly elections, which will be held in two phases
2 / Dt. 18-11-2017, Saturday Editors’ Picks saturday, 18 november, 2017 Rahul Gandhi is playing checkers in Gujarat, but it’s chess for Modi and Amit Shah
Sometimes the very nature of political narrative reveals a lot about the art and state of politics. The stories you hear, the editorials you read, convey a sense of the artificial. It is as if the elections on the ground are not real, the excitement seems simulated. The press appears to make a concerted effort to convey excitement, but the excitement seems staged. Even cameo characters like Hardik Patel hardly dent the BJP prospects. This does not mean that these are not potential threats, but in their present state appear like mere irritants. The Gujarat elections otherwise appears like a thought experiment, a simulation conducted by Amit Shah to test out the prospects for 2019, a symbolic act of testing future waters. The narratives from the ground and those from an overall perspective appear starkly different. Cameos of Patel or even Rahul Gandhi make them appear like part-time actors, as distractions. Next to these storms in a small teacup, Shah is presented as urbane, in command, a grandmaster of political chess who has already worked out the vital combinations. One then realises that numbers in the Gujarat election have a symbolic function. Shah’s grasp of politics, his knowledge of Gujarat is not in doubt. What is in doubt is the dramatic power of these contests. Another fact which adds to the symbolic power of Modi is the support he is receiving from spiritual gurus like Murari Bapu, and the head of the Swami Narayan sect. These men wield tremendous influence, know the impact of their power and have mastered the subtlety of its use. It conveys a command of the whole, even if the behaviour of some parts is embarrassing. The media expands bit roles into future prospects but it knows the realism that eventually haunts political choices. As an observer added, “The RSS at the ground level is as real as you can get.” Shah has another advantage here. The Congress has not been in power for decades. In fact the younger generation may have few memories of the Congress. The interesting aspect to this demographic fact is that this generation celebrates the power of social media. Gujarat is displaying the dynamic role of digital democracy. In fact the digital politics of Gujarat maybe more dynamic, quarrelsome than the conventional dramas.
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Hina, Benafsha and Bandgi don swimsuits, new captain gets announced
Agency | New Delhi
The Friday wali feeling is not just contained to us but also the Bigg Boss 11 housemates. With the party mode on, the inmates are going to have a blast in tonight’s episode. With winter setting in and the warm sunny rays making the pool attractive, the contestants will decide to go for a dip. And before we would know, it would turn out to be a sexy pool party. Also tonight, the new captain will be announced paving way for more drama and excitement. The
ladies of the house, Hina Khan, Benafsha Soonwalla and Bandgi Kalra will slip into their bikinis and swimming costumes setting the temperatures soaring. Adding to that, Arshi Khan will join them in a pink saree, trying her best to match up to their sexy avatars. While the boys would be in for some visual treat, Priyank Sharma and Luv Tyagi will also not stop at showing off their well-built bodies. Adding to their fun, Bigg Boss will play some peppy dance numbers.
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Hollywood-Bollywood Aksar 2 movie review: Zareen Khan, Gautam Rode’s film is a damp squib Agency | New Delhi
Aksar 2 has finally hit the screens. The thriller is directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan and is a sequel to 2006 film Aksar. The lead stars in the film are Gautam Rode, Abhinav Shukla, Zareen Khan and Mohit Madaan. Aksar 2 not only marks popular TV actor Gautam Rode’s debut in Bollywood but cricketer and controversy’s favourite child S Sreesanth is also set for a new innings in Bollywood with the erotic thriller. Aksar was a musical hit with chartbusters like “Jhalak Dikhla Ja” and “Soniye” composed and
sung by Himesh Reshammiya. The film found its place among the popular movies back in 2006. We are looking forward to see how Aksar 2 does at the box office. Zareen Khan flaunts her sensuous avatar in the film and the film is a clear tale of love, conspiracy and deceit. Talking about Sreesanth, well he is not new to the entertainment industry. He has been a part of a dance reality show, and has acted in a Malayalam film titled Team 5. He has also worked in a film by Pooja Bhatt, which will release some time soon.
Ishqbaaaz couple Shivaay and Anika’s intimate scene goes viral
Agency | New Delhi
Ishqbaaaz lead pair Shivaay Singh Oberoi (Nakuul Mehta) and Anika Shivaay Singh Oberoi (Surbhi Chandna) and their onscreen chemistry have created a lot of buzz. The couple has a huge fan base and is one of the most favourite couples on television. And now, fans will be treated with an extra dose of Shivaay and Anika’s hot chemistry soon. Producer Gul Khan has shared a video of an upcoming sequence from the show on Instagram, which is going viral now. In the video, the lead pair is seen romancing with Laal Ishq Malal Ishq from Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s film, Ram Leela in the background. The couple’s intimate scene will leave viewers surprised. Nakuul and Surbhi’s cute romantic moments have been welcomed by fans so far.
In other news, Ishqbaaaz recently completed 400 episodes and it was indeed a joyous moment for the team. Khan had posted a video of the team’s achievement on Instagram. “Interesting discussion on future of television and great interaction with the viewers but the real joy was to see you get mobbed Mr Mehta ! And it was amazing to finally catch up on a cup of coffee peacefully! It took us 400 episodes to manage time for that one cup of coffee,” she captioned the post.
‘Padmavati’ row: protesters block tourist entry to Chhittorgarh Fort
Agency | Jaipur
Protesters on Friday blocked the entry to the Chhittorgarh Fort, which houses Padmini’s Palace, amid protests against Hindi film Padmavati across Rajasthan and various parts of the country. However, SP of Chhittorgarh Prashan Kumar Khamsera said the fort, a world heritage site in Rajasthan, is not officially closed. “We have been in-
formed by the protesters that entry to the fort will be blocked for tourists. We have made ample security arrangements to deal with the situation,” he said. Member of Sarv Samaj Sangathan and president of Jauhar Samriti Sansthan, Ummed Singh said, “A dharna demanding a ban on Padmavati is continuing for the last eight days at Padan Pole. The Chhittorgarh Fort will
be closed for tourists today.” The Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have termed a song in the film, which shows actor Deepika Padukone as Queen Padmini dancing in a courtyard, “crossing dramatic license”. The Karni Sena had alleged distortion of historical facts in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film starring Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.
This sequel to 2006 film Aksar has Gautam Rode, Abhinav Shukla, Zareen Khan and Mohit Madaan in lead roles. S Sreesanth is also set for a new innings in Bollywood with Aksar 2
Anushka Shetty’s Bhaagamathie set for January 2018 release Agency | New Delhi
Anushka Shetty, the queen who stole hearts with her performance in Baahubali 2, will next be seen in a thriller titled Bhaagamathie. The makers of the film announced the release date on Friday. The film, produced by UV Creations will make it to the screens on January 26, and will encash on the Republic Day weekend. The film will be released by Studio Green in Tamil, and will also see a Malayalam release. This film also stars Unni Mukundan opposite Anushka Shetty. Directed by G Ashok, this film has been in the works since 2014, when Baahubali had released. Reportedly, Anushka had to lose almost 20kg weight for her role in the film. Anushka got a great response from audience and the film fraternity when the first lookof her film was released on November 6. After having worked on films like Rudhramadevi and Size Zero, Anushka is back again with yet another project as the protagonist. Other than this, Anushka will be working with director Gautham Vasudev Menon on the film titled Ondraga.
Taapsee Pannu – Vicky Kaushal to come together for Anurag Kashyap’s Manmarziyan?
Agency | New Delhi
From directors to actors to other details, the Anurag Kashyap film Manmarziyan has been facing several woes since its inception. From Bhumi Pednekar to Sanya Malhotra, Ayushmann Khur-
rana to Nawazuddin Siddiqui, there are many names that are being tossed around for the film. However, now we now hear that Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal are being roped in as the leads. The film, which was
earlier meant to be made, is now being completely made as a new film. Sources say that the film has a new script which has been crafted under the supervision of the filmmaker Anurag Kashyap himself.
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Ricky Ponting could make his IPL return as head coach of Delhi Daredevils Agency | New Delhi
Daredevils, whose ten-year partnership with team director TA Sekhar has come to a close, might look to avail the services of the Australian legend for his expertise and eye for spotting talent to revive their fortunes — the Delhi-based franchise has failed to reach the playoffs in previous five editions. The three-time World Cup-winner was instrumental in not only shaping the 2015-16 Mumbai Indians squad but also for unearthing and nurturing talents like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya who
are now regulars in the Indian cricket team. He also played an important part in supporting and marshalling players like Jos Buttler and Krunal Pandya to get the best out of them. However, amidst rising speculations about Ponting’s appointment, the Daredevils CEO Hemant Dua reportedly said, “We’re in talks with several people.” Ponting briefly joined the Australian coaching staff for the Sri Lanka series in January this year, and has proved his coaching credentials with his earlier stint with Mumbai Indians.
HAIER INDIA INAUGURATES FIRST INDUSTRIAL PARK, INVESTS INR 600 CRORE
Agency | New Delhi
Haier, the global leader in Home Appliances & Consumer Electronics and World’s Number 1 brand in Major Appliances for the 8th Consecutive Year*, today announced the inauguration of its first Industrial Park in the country,at the official inauguration ceremony conducted in the factory premises in Ranjangaon, Pune. With this new development, Haier will be generating 2000 new direct jobs along with 10000 indirect employment opportunities in the ecosystem. The event was presided by the Hon’ble Chief Min-
ister of Maharashtra, Mr. DevendraFadnavis, Mr. Liang Haishan, Executive President of Haier Group, Mr. Song Yujun, Managing Director, Haier Appliances India and Mr. Eric Braganza, President, Haier Appliances India. To grace the occasion, other dignitaries such as Mr. ZhengXiyuan, Chinese Consul-General in Mumbai, Mr. Li Baijun, Economic and Commercial Counselor of Chinese Embassy in India and Mr. Wang Shicai, Commercial Counselor at the Consulate General China in Mumbai, were also present at the event.
Expense management key priority for India Inc.: American Express-IMA Study
Agency | New Delhi
A recent research undertaken by American Express has found that expense management is the priority focus area for businesses in India after revenue growth. The research titled Travel Expense Management: Rising Focus, conducted by IMA for American Express, reveals that about 89% of companies are prioritising on expense management in line with their aspirations of revenue growth, ensuring
efficient cost management of controllable expenses like travel. Moreover, with amalgamation of automated expense management solutions and corporate cards, business travel is expected to evolve, bringing greatest ROI and business advancement in the long run. In line with business and revenue growth, 64% of CFOs interviewed expressed a growth in business expenses by up to 10%, and hence the need to control these expenses.
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Sardar Singh Dropped From FIH Hockey World League Final Squad; Rupinder Pal Singh, Birendra Lakra Return Sardar Singh was part of the Indian team that won the Asia Cup last month in Dhaka but has been left out from the Hockey World League Final squad
SPORTS ROUNDUP Want seven children and seven Ballon d’Ors, says Cristiano Ronaldo Agency | New Delhi
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Veteran midfielder Sardar Singh was on Friday dropped from India’s 18-member squad for next month’s FIH Hockey World League Final, while the fit-again Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra made comebacks for the season-ending tournament to be held in Bhubaneswar. The biggest omission from the squad was this year’s Khel Ratna Award winner Sardar, who was part of the team that won the Asia Cup last month in Dhaka. The exclusion might just mark the end of the former skipper’s
illustrious career. In the Asia Cup, Sardar shunned his playmaker role in the midfield for young skipper Manpreet Singh and played as the ‘free defender’. But the ouster from the HWL Final might mean that Sardar doesn’t quite fit into the scheme of new chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, who took the reins of the team before the Asia Cup following Roelant Oltmans’s ouster. Rupinder and Lakra’s return will be big boost to the India’s fragile backline. Rupinder will return to the team after a five month lay-off
due to a hamstring injury while Lakra has been in and out of the side after missing the Rio Olympics due to a knee injury. While Rupinder last played for India in the Europe tour before the HWL semi-final, Lakra was part of last year’s Asian Champions Trophy and December’s four-nation Australia tour squad before being kept out to regain full fitness. Hockey India selectors have retained Manpreet Singh as the captain of the 18-member squad, while Chinglensana Singh has been named his deputy.
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday said that his side Real Madrid, who went down against Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month, do not fear Paris Saint Germain and that he wants seven children and as many Ballon d’Ors. The defending champions have chances of finishing second in Group H, which means that they might pit against a European powerhouse. Having already qualified for the knockout stage with two matches remaining, PSG stand as a strong potential opponent in the last 16. However, Portugal captain Ronaldo says that they do not see the French
tional role in bringing communities together,” Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, said. Out of these 35,000 participants, 13,216 (elite and amateur together) will run in the half marathon (21.097km)
team as a threat. The four-time Ballon d’Or winner said to L’Equipe that he is not scared. “I’m not afraid of PSG. We’re the defending champions, two years in a row, we have to respect that. We would prefer to finish first in the group, but the most important thing, first of all, is qualification.” Talking about the probability of winning next Ballon d’Or, Ronaldo said, “I’m not wor-
ried about it anymore. I’m 32, nearly 33. My world isn’t only about football. There are other important things. With the Ballon d’Or, I know the panel is still voting. I’m confident. I’m confident of winning, not worried.” “If you ask me if I want to win it, I’ll obviously tell you yes. I know what a fifth Ballon d’Or would mean for posterity. I want seven children and as many Ballons d’Ors.
all out after opting to bat in Surat. The defending champions then went to stumps on 90 for 1, after they lost Samit Gohel (46) in what turned out to be the last delivery of the day. In the morning, Rajasthan never really recovered after Gaja cleaned up opener Amitkumar Gautam off the third ball of the day. Thereon, the visitors went from 32 for 3 to 62 for 6, with the dismissal of Siddharth Dobal giving Gaja his second five-wicket haul. The 23-year old was playing his ninth first-class game. Rajasthan’s only partnership of substance
was between Rajesh Bishnoi (43*) and Tajinder Singh (45) - 70 runs for the seventh wicket. But, things unraveled quickly once Tajinder was dismissed by Gaja. Seven wickets between seamers Mohammed Mudhasir (4 for 34) and Ram Dayal (3 for 35) helped Jammu & Kashmir reduce Haryana to 119 for 7 in Lahli. On a day when only 45 overs were possible before bad light stopped play, Haryana were put in and lost their top three within 11 overs, Mudhasir taking all of them out to leave the score at 23 for 3.
Gujarat seamer Chintan Gaja’s 8 for 40 destroyed Rajasthan as they crumbled to 153
Agency | New Delhi
bers have touched 35,000 this year, according to race organisers, Procam International. “It’s great to see that how event registrations close much before the stipulated date and we are glad that ADHM has played a transforma-
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo says that as long as he plays, he will have the ambition to win all he can
Gujarat seamer Chintan Gaja’s 8 for 40 wrecks Rajasthan Agency | New Delhi
Despite Pollution, Record 35,000 Runners Register For Delhi Half Marathon
The city might be reeling under severe air pollution but Delhi Half Marathon organisers claim it has not affected registration for the event, where 35,000 people have signed up for participation -- a 1,000 more than last year. The 13th edition of the race, one of the top half marathons in the world, has been mired in controversy after the Indian Medical Association called for its cancellation owing to the smog in the national capital. Around 30,000 had taken part in the race in 2015 and the num-
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distance, while the remaining will take part in five categories of Great Delhi Run, Timed 10K Run, Senior Citizens Run and Champions with Disability Run. Among the elite runners are 24 top contestants from abroad.
Sindhu Suffers Shock Defeat In Quarters PV Sindhu has been playing continuously for the last three weeks, participating in the Denmark Open, French Open and the National Championship in Nagpur Agency | New Delhi
PV Sindhu’s title defence lay in tatters after suffering a shock straight-game loss to hitherto unknown Chinese Gao Fangjie in the quarterfinals of the China Super Series Premier on Friday. Sindhu seemed completely off-colour during her 38-minute duel with the 19-year-old Fangjie, who upstaged her fancied World No. 2 rival 21-11 21-10 in
a lop-sided contest. Sindhu’s loss drew curtains on India’s campaign at the China Open, following the ouster of Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday. The 22-year-old from Hyderabad, who has been playing continuously for the last three weeks, participating in the Denmark Open, French Open and the National Championship in Nagpur, found the going tough in
the quarterfinals. She seemed exhausted and struggled to anticipate her opponent’s moves even as Fangjie kept varying the length of the shots and engaged in long rallies to dominate the proceedings. In the first game, Sindhu opened up a 2-0 lead before Fangjie showed her fighting skills and turned the tables at 4 -3. Though Sindhu played a few smart drops and smashes to gather points, Fang-
jie entered the break with an 11-9 lead. After the mid-game interval, the Chinese teen just raced away, gathering 10 of the next 12 points to pocket the opening game. The second game too was a oneway traffic as Sindhu found it hard to read Fangjie’s deceptive strokes. The Indian’s movements were also not as smooth and that resulted in Fangjie jumping to an 11-6 lead at the interval.
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Omkar Realtors’ to launch biggest residential project Somany ceramics launches their in post-RERA era in Mumbai’s prime micro market latest TVC campaign aptly titled onwards (355 sq.ft SS News | Ahmedabad ‘Apka style, Somany style’ Mumbai based Om- -710 sq.ft carpet kar Realtors & Developers, one of the country’s leading brands in redevelopment, boutique and luxury housing, is launching a 1200-strong residential project in end-November 2017. This low ticket sized boutique inventory offering will be the biggest realty launch across pan-India market post-RERA. The RERA compliant project, currently codenamed “Passcode Andheri Highway”, consists of 1/2/3 bhk units with the ticket size ranging from Rs. 87 lakh to Rs 1.6 crore
area). The project located on the western express highway of Andheri-Jogeshwari east corridor comes with a record 30 plus amenities and an inventory of 1200 plus apartments as part of Phase 1 launch. According to Mr Devang Varma, Director, Omkar Realtors : “The project with a fair share of inventory under subRs. 1 crore bracket holds strong attraction for pan-India customers and investors looking at buying in country’s primary realty market. Not only does this ticket sizing com-
Reinforces Brand’s Philosophy of Catering to Diverse Consumer Personalities
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pare well with key Gujarat markets; it holds attractive ROI proposition at the current pricing level.” “The Gujarati business community both in Mumbai and from key centres of Gujarat are the biggest investors in Mumbai market and also Omkar projects. In fact, there has been an upswing in recent times with the trading corridor
getting additional infrastructural boost. Mr. Varma added that the buyers are eyeing inventory in areas with upcoming infrastructure developments such as Metro, Mono rail, new link roads connecting the East -West Corridors etc., and Andheri-Jogeshwari is one such key location in Mumbai. It augurs well for the trading and
SME communities from Gujarat, especially Ahmedabad, Umbergaon, Silvasa, Surat, Baroda, Rajkot. The project strategically located on the Western Express Highway enjoying easy access to domestic and international airports comes with flexible payment plans and minimal down payment options.
Ceramics Expo inaugurated by Jackie Shroff in Gandhinagar
SS News | Gandhinagar
India’s ceramic industry, situated mostly in the Morbi region of Gujarat, holds the second spot globally. Film star Jackie Shroff on Thursday inaugurated the official mascot of the
four-day Ceramic Expo here and said he was hopeful that with the industry’s efforts, it will become the world leader. Jackie said: “There is huge development in Gujarat and in the ceramics industries too.
With my friends here who are working hard to bring changes in the industry, it will certainly take it to the top in the world, beating China.” Asked about the current controversy regarding the film “Padmavati”, he refrained from making any statements. He said, “Live peacefully, love one another, respect one another, that is development.” The veteran actor
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rat and said that plans were afoot to expand that. “I hope that like in other industries, Gujarat will become number one in the film industry as well.” Around 400 ceramic brands from 65 countries are participating at the Vibrant Ceramics Expo. Around 100 cities of India are also participating.
to the needs of these home owners.” He further added, “The campaign will have a 360° reach and will be activated across all touch points like outdoor, airports, television, cinemas and digital. With this campaign we intend to strengthen our position as the first choice for Indian consumers for all their tiling needs to make their dream homes come to life.” Ajay Gahlaut, Deputy CCO, Ogilvy India, says “Building or renovating one’s house is an extremely personal experience as home owners want to leave their stamp all over their house.
and the exclusive 3D photo feature. These unique features will enable users to explore a whole new side to the world of visual experience and photography. With the launch of M7 POWER, Gionee furthersolidifies its positioning in the Indian market after securing a loyal customer base of 1.25 crore Indians. M7 POWERdistinguishes itself with next-generation full-view display, long-lasting battery
and super performance.Equipped with a built-in 5000mAh high-quality Battery powered by intelligent management system, the phone possesses a 4GB RAM and a 64GB ROM to offer an upgraded user experience, assisting to multi task without latency. This predominantly consumer friendly and durable device will be competitively priced at INR 16,999, and will be available in three striking color options, i.e. Blue, Gold and Black across all retail stores in India starting November 25th, 2017.
Gionee launches M7 Power; allows users to ‘Do More - Be More’
Agency | New Delhi
Bolstering its product portfolio in the Indian market, Gionee India –one of the leading handset manufacturer in the country, unveiled its latest mobile marvel Gionee M7 POWER in India today.Bringing its brand ethos to life i.e. of launching products that are as unique as the people who use them, Gionee India is all set to launch its first handset that offers FullView Display
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also wished to work in Gujarati films. He said: “It is my wish to do a wonderful role in a Gujarati film, being a Gujarati. I am not the age to do a hero’s role, but any good significant and interesting one can do. I am waiting for offers.” a part of its Custom- He also told the meer Engagement Pro- dia about his upcomgram. The Customer ing film city in GujaEngagement Program is built on core principles of partnering with customers to deliver awesome expe- SS News | Gandhinagar riences. The program Ahead of Gujarat serves as an advisory elections, amid the council to facilitate numerous controverfeedback, in order to sial videos floating on help better meet cus- social media, another tomer needs. GoDad- video with commudy continues to use nal overtones has the Engagement Pro- surfaced. A human gram to engage with rights advocate from customers to better Ahmedabad has writunderstand barriers to ten to the Election security adoption, and Commission to stop provide educational its circulation, claimresources for securi- ing the video can be misused to polarise ty-related topics.
voting and invoke hatred against ‘Muslims’ in the state.’ In the video, a young girl is shown walking hurriedly on a public road as a sound similar to azan, the Muslim call for prayer or namaz, is heard in the background. At the same time, a couple, supposedly the parents of the girl, are shown waiting anxiously in their house.
The 1.15-minute long video, in Gujarati language, flashes this statement — ‘Gujarat ma sanjhe 7 pachhi avu thai shake chhe. (This can happen in Gujarat after 7 in the evening)’ — right
in the beginning. An idol of Lord Krishna is also shown in the background of the girl’s house. As soon as the girl reaches home, her mother hugs her while her father pats her on
head. After this, the girl’s mother faces the camera and says, “Ek minute, kem navai lagi ne ke aa Gujarat ni vaat chhe? (One minute, are you surprised to see if this is Gujarat?)” The girl’s father says: “Bavis varsh pehla pan avu j thatu hatu. Ane avu thai shake chhe. Jo e loko avshe to. (Twenty two years back, this used to happen.
extremely confident of making the cut. Chhota Udepur Superintendent of Police, P C Baranda, who has taken voluntary retirement from the Indian Police Service (IPS) to take the political plunge, is overtly confident of bagging the Bhiloda ticket as a BJP candidate even before the BJP
could come out with its first list of candidates ahead of the December elections. Baranda’s resignation was approved by the state government on Wednesday. He has sought a BJP ticket to contest from Bhiloda constituency in Aravalli district. Sources close to the 2007 batch IPS officer said that Baranda
in Aravalli district. I quit the job of an IPS officer because I want to work for my native town, which is tribal-dominated and has not been able to reap the benefits of development so far.” Baranda added that he wants to side with the BJP because he is impressed with the work done by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi. According to Baranda, development has failed to reach the tribal town of Bhiloda because of its Congress MLA, who has occupied the seat for too long a period. Anil Joshiyara of Congress has been the MLA of Bhiloda since 1995, except for 1998, when BJP’s Upendra Trivedi beat him. While the Con-
gress had got a whiff of Baranda getting a BJP ticket in the 2017 Assembly elections, former minister Naran Rathwa sought his transfer after raising questions over his neutrality. Over the past few months, Baranda has been a regular at both Gandhinagar and Bhiloda, lobbying for an Assembly ticket. P C
Baranda completed his higher education in law from Modasa in North Gujarat and even secured a Diploma in Physical Education from the C N Vidyalaya in Ahmedabad. He was employed as a Physical Education teacher at Navyug School in Vadodara before joining the Gujarat Police.
Godaddy announces online security awareness program for small businesses in india
Agency | New Delhi
Somany Ceramics Limited, a leading player in the Indian ceramic industry, launched their latest 360° brand campaign - ‘Apka style, Somany style’. The fresh and peppy campaign reinforces the brand’s commitment tomeet thediverse consumer personalities and requirements through their vast product portfolio. Through this campaign, the brand successfully communicates how the homes of consumers are essentially an extension of
their own selves and the wide-ranging Somany Ceramicsportfolio enables them to personify their quirks and fancies. Mr. Abhishek Somany, MD, Somany Ceramics, said,“Somany Ceramics is a home grown brand with over five decades of experience which we have successfully harnessed to offer products and services to suit the diverse personalities of consumers. The thought of our campaign stems from the insight that for every person, their home is an extension of that personality and Somany, with its wide range of tiles is best suited to cater
Another video with communal overtones surfaces in poll-bound Gujarat, lawyer goes to EC, police
Gujarat Cop Trades Khaki For Khadi, Confident of Scoring BJP Poll Ticket SS News | Ahmedabad
While a delay in the BJP list of candidates for Gujarat Assembly elections is giving some anxious moments to sitting MLAs and ministers, an IPS officer seems
has a good chance of bagging the Bhiolda BJP ticket as it is his native town. The apprehension has already made him quit even before the party could confirm the development. Speaking to News18, the exIPS officer said, “I am extremely confident that I will get a BJP ticket from the Bhiloda constituency
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