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GST Launch: 80% items in GST within S W E N 18% rate; to benefit honest people BRIEF GST rollout: Since Nifty ends marginally higher by 17 pts Agency | Mumbai The NSE benchmark Nifty made late recovery to end marginally higher by 16.80 points on buying in FMCG, pharma and PSU bank counters. The opening day of July series derivatives contracts witnessed caution on the eve of launching of historic goods and services tax (GST) regime, while not so supportive Asian market also kept the investors at bay. Asian markets took cues from dismal performance of US markets though Chinese surveys .
Gold falls on poor buying, silver halts 6-day rally, Agency | Mumbai Gold drifted further lower by Rs 15 per ten grams at the bullion market here today, due to lack of buying interest from stockists and retailers. However, silver snapped its six-day long winning run on reduced offtake by industrial units. Standard gold (99.5 purity) eased by Rs 15 to close at Rs 28,620 per 10 grams from Thursday’s level of Rs 28,635.
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they have either been exempt from the unified tax system or that the tax on them has been kept at the current level, prices of daily commodities will remain the same Agency | New Delhi
With the country braced for the landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Friday midnight, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said that the GST will not alter the prices of essentials and daily use items like salt and soaps, reported. Since they have either been exempt from the unified tax system or that the tax on them has been kept at the current level, prices of these commodities will remain the same. Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said that the tax department had been working overtime to inform people about GST and added that it “will bring in transparency, help cut tax evasion and benefit
honest taxpayers”. From the total basket of goods used, essential and daily use items make up for about 80 per cent. Among other daily supply items, unbranded food staples including vegetables, milk, eggs and flour, and health and education services will also be exempt from GST. Meanwhile, tea, edible oils, sugar, textiles and baby formula will attract only 5 per cent tax. Luxury items, which account for about 19 per cent of all taxable items, such as motorcycles, perfume and shampoo will be taxed at 18 per cent or higher. The GST will unify 16 different central and state taxes like excise, service tax and VAT, to create a
‘GST Half-Baked,’ Says Rahul Gandhi; His Party Says Boycott Of Launch Is On
The Goods and Services Tax will be launched with a special midnight session of the Parliament. Agency | New Delhi
uniform rate of tax across the country. Earlier, traders with turnover of above Rs 10 lakh were paying VAT at full rate, but they were exempt from excise. But now, a trader with turnover of Rs 2075 lakh will have to pay 2.5 per cent tax. Businesses with turnover of Rs 20 lakh will be exempt. “For small businesses, we have composition scheme. It is very simple,” Adhia said. Under the composi-
tion scheme where the turnover does not exceed Rs 75 lakh, manufacturers will have to pay 1 per cent of turnover as GST, traders – 2.5 per cent and 0.5 per cent of turnover in state in case of other suppliers. CBEC in advertisements said single tax GST will bring down prices for most household. “GST a boon for households. 81 per cent of items to fall below or in 18 per cent GST slab,” it said.
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I wish my father was around: Presidential candidate Meira Kumar SS News | Ahmedabad
Launching her campaign for the Presidential elections from Gujarat on Friday, Opposition’s Presidential nominee, Meira Kumar fondly remembered her father Babu Jagjivan Ram’s role in scripting a victory for Presidential candidate VV Giri in 1969. “I wish my father was around,” Kumar said after meeting Congress MLAs and MPs at the party’s headquarters in Ahmedabad. “At the time of VV Giri’s election, Mrs Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was one candidate and VV Giri was the other candidate. My father was in charge of VV Giri’s election. VV Giri did not win in the first preference poll. He won in the second
Must adopt culture where sports is appreciated, supported: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the TransStadia Arena, a stadium complex in Maninagar area in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
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after the inauguraPrime Minister Na- tion, PM Modi adrendra Modi on Fri- dressed a gathering day inaugurated the present there and TransStadia Arena, said, “Those famila stadium complex iar with the area in in Maninagar area which this stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmed- is will tell you how abad. The prime different it looked a minister inaugurat- decade ago & how ed the TransStadia it changed for the Arena, almost eight better.” ”The demonths after the termination of our is venue played host sportspersons They to a world sport- admirable. have pursued their ing event. Soon
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preference poll. But he won. I wish my father was around,” Kumar said while replying to a question if her recent appeal to collegium to listen to their “inner voice of conscience” was inspired from the 1969 Presidential polls. Massive defections in the Congress party had resulted in Giri winning the fifth presidential poll. Also Read: My fight is based on Gandhiji’s principles: Meira Kumar at Sabarmati Ashram “Yes, it was popular then,” she said reiterating that she had written a letter to the collegium
of MPs and MLAs where she stated, “As an honourable member of the collegium, you have unique privilege to make history. This is that moment when one should heed the inner voice of conscience and set the course of the nation.” When quizzed if in her poll campaign, she would highlight the fact that Babu Jagjivan Ram as the defence minister (1970-74) had helped guide India to victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war, Kumar said, “The services that my father rendered, were for the country.”
Talks on Sikkim sector row only after India withdraws troops: China Agency | Beijing
passion with great diligence,” he added further. “We must adopt a culture where sports is appreciated and supported, starting from the family,” the prime minister added further. “Khel Mahakumbh has brought a strong shift and further encouraged a sporting culture in Gujarat,” he said.
China today said the diplomatic channels with India are “unimpeded” for “meaningful talks” over the military stand-off in the Sikkim sector but maintained that Indian troops must first withdraw from the Doklam area over which Beijing has “indisputable sovereignty”. “The diplomatic channels for the communication between Chinese and Indian sides remained unimpeded,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a me-
dia briefing here. He said the Indian troops “trespassed” the recognised delineated boundary between China and India on June 18. This is the first time China came out the with precise date about Indian troops entering the disputed Doklam area (referred by China as Donglong) near Sikkim allegedly to stop Chinese troops from constructing a road.
The Congress has from the beginning, dollar; stocks rejected the govern- but like demonetisament’s latest appeal tion, GST is being exan overhang to reconsider its de- ecuted by an incomAgency | Mumbai cision to boycott the petent and insensitive government without The rupee lost 10 midnight launch of KK Venugopal takes over from Mukul planning foresight paise to a fresh one- the Goods and Serand institutional readmonth low of 64.73 vices Tax (GST). Its iness.” The Congress Rohatgi as new attorney general of India against the dollar in vice president Rahul leader said India deon Friday and asked Agency | New Delhi Agency | Srinagar early session today, Gandhi launched an serves a GST rollabout his priorities as Senior advocate KK Living up to tradiattack on the governwith a decidedly the Attorney Generout that does not put Venugopal’s name tion, hundreds of ment on Twitter, aclower start in stocks al, Venugopal said “I crores of its ordinary has been cleared for casting a shadow. cusing it of rushing citizens, small busi- local Muslims on will speak only after appointment as the Thursday extended through with a reform The American unit the notification is isnesses and traders Attorney General for their services as the with great potential found greater tracsued.” He told PTI “through tremendous tion among importers “in a half-baked way pain and anxiety”. first batch of pilgrims 14-km Baltal route. India following the that the notification is decision of Mukul headed to the Amaand banks. Dealers with a self-promo- GST, the opposition “At the close of likely to be issued in Rohatgi to step down Modi on his recent rnath shrine despite tional spectacle”. Mr attributed the rupee’s a day or two. The law the first day, 6,097 party claims is a Confall to fresh demand Gandhi, who is on his gress reform, first heavy rain. A Shri pilgrims had paid as the top law officer. visit to the US, Por- ministry had recently The proposal to ap- tugal and the Neth- referred the file reShrine for the US currency way back to India af- brought when its gov- Amarnath obeisance,” said the point the 86-year-old erlands. “Venugopal lating to the appointand a subdued open- ter a holiday abroad, ernment was in pow- Board (SASB) offiofficial.More than veteran lawyer as the had a meeting with ing in domestic equi- also tweeted, “Unlike er. The party has tire- cial said 4,853 yatri ment of Venugopal as 10,000 pilgrims have successor of Rohatgi Modi before his de- the Attorney General ties. Meanwhile, the demonetisation, GST lessly pointed out that trekked from the 43already reached the was discussed before parture to a three-na- to the Prime Minisbenchmark BSE Sen- is a reform that the the ruling BJP had as km Pahalgam route sex was trading lower Congress has cham- opposition stalled the in south Kashmir base camps and un- the departure of Prime tion tour,” sources ter’s Office for a final Narendra said. When contacted call, sources had said. and 6,435 took the furled the Tricolour. Minister pioned and backed reform. by 154.23 points. Corp. Office: 36 - Shrinath Sarthak Ind Park, Nr. Torrent Power, Ring Road, Nikol, A’bad - 380049 Email: ssdaily2013@gmail.com www.sunvillasamachar.com/en
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Air India is dead, Cabinet agreeing to privatise AI a big step..? For many, Air India has been the touchstone by which to judge the government’s commitment to reform. Even after the airline has received Rs 24,000 crore of free government money over the last five years, there are no signs of a sustainable turnaround. What was shocking was that when the UPA approved the so-called turnaround plan, that projected Air India’s market share rising with its revenue growing at over double—yes, that’s right, double!—the speed of its competitors, Deloitte had said it was ‘ambitious’, ‘conceivable in principle’ but required ‘massive reorientation efforts’ and no relaxation in the ‘competitive scenario’—that is, don’t bring in new airlines while the reality is the competition has increased dramatically since then. But, to protect 27,000 jobs and, more important, to justify buying 111 new aircraft for Rs 70,000 crore, the plan was approved. So it came as a surprise when, despite this, the NDA government looked like it was going to give the ‘turnaround’ another shot—Air India’s new chief spoke of how the airline would do well if the banks converted their loans into equity. To that extent, the Cabinet decision to privatise the airline is welcome, and hats off to aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju and junior minister Jayant Sinha for pulling off the Cabinet approval in the face of obvious pressure. But wanting to sell the white elephant and being able to are two different things—as the aviation ministry put out news of Indigo wanting to buy the airline on Thursday, its share price took a hit. In Air India’s current state, few will want to buy the airline, so a lot will depend upon the sweeteners including wiping off a large part of the debt, generous government-funded VRS, more bilaterals, and so on. How far the government will be able to achieve this will need to be seen. Both Raju and Sinha have a long way to go before declaring victory. Any journey, it goes without saying, has to start with a first step and the one on Air India needs to be applauded, especially since it could signal privatisation of other PSUs as well in the months to come. But just as empowering RBI to act on NPAs in May, bold as the move was, is not the same thing as resolving them—that could take 180-270 days—it is important to keep tabs on the government’s progress. A year ago, CEA Arvind Subramanian stitched together, not just a new apparel package, but also the beginning of a new labour regimen. This involved, among others, the concept of fixed-term employment to take care of industry’s need for flexible employment and removing the need for EPFO-deductions for those earning under Rs 15,000 a month. While the last budget talked about extending this package to the leather and footwear industries as well, the fact is the scheme hasn’t rolled out for even the apparel segment. And despite the 2015 budget talking of allowing people to opt out of EPFO and use NPS instead and optional EPFO-deductions for those earning below a threshold, this hasn’t happened either.
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Chandan Prabhakar returns to Kapil Sharma with jibes about Australia and their fight
Agency | Mumbai Chandan Prabhakar had the perfect start to his second innings on The Kapil Sharma Show as he was welcomed with a standing ovation from the audience as well as from Navjot Singh Sidhu the moment he walked in. The crowd went gaga on seeing Chandan aka
Chandu Chaiwallah and the sense of relief on seeing his friend standing right beside him after a tumultuous phase of life was much evident on actor-comedian Kapil Sharma’s face. Well, we can’t miss the title track of Dharmendra’s movie, Apne, playing in the background.
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“If India wants to be internationally competitive in business, tax framework, it needs to be competitive and modern. GST is that step.” - The government has been very positive about the benefits that will accrue for everybody and highlighting that message was none other than the former Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das while talking about new tax reime today. Das said...
Disha Patani’s Fabulous Photoshoot Is Winning The Internet In Style
Her first Bollywood film, M S Dhoni: The Untold Story opposite Sushant Singh Rajput, released in 2016. This year, Disha featured in Jackie Chan’s Kung Fu Yoga, co-starring Sonu Sood and Amyra Dastur. Didebuted on the big sha Patani has also screen in Telugu featured in the video film Loafer (2015). of the T-Series song
Befikra with her rumoured boyfriend Tiger Shroff. Disha Patani has also been confirmed as the female lead in Baaghi 2 opposite Tiger Shroff. “When we did the look test of both of them together, we were convinced with their chemistry and about Disha being the perfect choice for the role,” said Sajid Nadiadwala, the film’s producer. Baaghi 2 is the sequel to 2016’s Baaghi, which featured Shraddha Kapoor opposite Tiger Shroff.
ing ladies, who are ruling the roost in Bollywood for the film, despite Prabhas being an international star. What we got to learn is that, the makers have
seemingly backed off from walking into the project and same is the case with other actresses like Shraddha Kapoor and Disha Patani. Finally, the unit has settled for Anushka Shetty as its female lead, we hear. Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is playing the baddie in this film, which is said to be the biggest action film in the year 2018.
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Actress Disha Patani topped the trends list on Friday, courtesy her latest photoshoot with a fashion magazine. Disha, known for her role in films like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and Kung Fu Yoga, shared one pic on her Instagram page, in which she’s wearing an Emanuel Ungaro dress with Dior accessories and Christian Louboutin pumps. Disha’s picture has been liked over three lakh times in 13 hours and the comments thread is showered with compliments like ‘nice,’ ‘sexy,’ and ‘pretty.’ Disha posed for GQ, who shared several other pictures
of the actress on their Instagram page. Take a look at Disha’s photoshoot, which is winning the Internet. Disha Patani paired a Temperley London dress with Mimi Holliday and added Louis Vuitton and Hermes accessories. Disha Patani
Did we just miss out on Sonam Kapoor romancing Prabhas in ‘Sahoo’ before Anushka was finally roped in ? Agency | Mumbai
‘Baahubali’ star Prabhas is now completely focused on his upcoming high-octane action entertainer with Sujeeth, titled ‘Saaho’. While it was highly rumoured that a Bollywood actress is going to be roped in for the multi-lingual project with a budget over Rs 120 crore, the makers, however couldn’t bring any of the lead-
approached none other than the style diva Sonam Kapoor, to be part of ‘Saaho’ alongside Prabhas. Due to improper communication, the actress
All Actors Have To Show Return On Investment: Arjun Kapoor Agency | Mumbai
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, son of producer Boney Kapoor and nephew of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, says coming from a film family is futile in the industry if one can’t show returns on a filmmaker’s investment. Arjun spoke about it in an interview for Vogue India’s July 2017 cover story written by Udita Jhunjhunwala. He
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started off as an assistant director and associate producer on films before landing a role in Ishaqzaade, which released in 2012. Arjun says he got it through an audition. “Yes, the casting director knew of me, but I didn’t ask my father to launch me. My father could open the door for me but eventually somebody’s investing in you for a
reason. “If you don’t show a return on the investment, they will
stop investing in you. You have to make the industry and the audience realise that you’re not here just because of the surname.
Ittefaq Or Not, Sidharth Malhotra And Sonakshi Sinha’s Film Is Confusing Twitter Agency | New Delhi
Twitter is a mysterious place. Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha along with filmmaker Karan Johar are building up the suspense for Twitter users around their upcoming film Ittefaq. For the uninitiated, Ittefaq is the remake of Rajesh Khanna’s 1969 film of the same name, which was a remake of Hollywood film Signpost to Murder. Sidharth Malhotra shared the first look of his character in the film, who is handcuffed, and wrote in caption: “Would you believe me if I say it was all just an Ittefaq?” Sonakshi Sinha, who plays the female lead in the film, shared her character’s poster, who looks disturbed, and wrote: “Would you believe me if I say it wasn’t an Ittefaq?” Karan Johar, who is co-producing the film with Shah Rukh Khan, tweeted on behalf of actor Akshaye Khanna, and wrote: “Only he can divulge if it’s an Ittefaq or not!” The
1969 film was a murder mystery directed by Yash Chopra with Rajesh Khanna, Nanda and Bindu in lead roles. Ittefaq 2.0 will be directed by Abhay Chopra, grandson of BR Chopra, who produced the original film. Abhay is the son of Ravi Chopra, who is Yash Chopra’s nephew. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment are backing the remake in collaboration with BR Films. Meanwhile, Sidharth Malhotra is awaiting the release of A Gentleman with Jacqueline Fernandez while Akshaye Khanna stars in MOM along with Sridevi, which releases next week. Ittefaq will hit the screens on November 3.
Shreya Ghoshal Croons Heart-Wrenching Number for T-series Mixtape
T-series Mixtape is back with legendary singer Shreya Ghosal to take music to the higher notes. Pouring the right emotion into her grand performance, Singer Shreya Ghosal is set to redefine your Thursday evening with her melancholy voice. Shreya Ghosal, who has been enthralling all her fans with beautiful renditions of Bollywood and classical songs, is surprising everyone with
her mesmerising version of the evergreen songs Sun Raha Hai Na Tu from Ashiqui 2 movie and Rozana from Naam Shabana movie. T-series Mixtape’s version of these songs has an amazing ensemble of Shreya’s vocal strength with melodic sensibilities and impressive efforts on the cello, violins, and viola. For these songs, they have a grand symphonic setup with The Bombay Strings Sections playing along with all the wonderful musicians on the grand piano, guitars, percussions, drums, bass and the backing vocals. Abhijit Vaghani’s attempt to create cracking soulful melodies inspired from the traditional.
the lives of oppressed Tamils in Mumbai and their fight for equality. Important sequences of the film will be shot in Chennai’s schedule where the makers have erected a set of Dharavi set on a budget of over a crore. Santhosh Narayana is scoring the music, while national award-winning Sreekar Prasad will take care of editing. As the film has been mostly shot against
the backdrop of Mumbai, the makers have decided to simultaneously shoot the film in Hindi. If not every scene, those featuring Rajinikanth and some key supporting cast will be shot in Hindi. Unlike Kabali, the film won’t be dubbed in Hindi, and Rajinikanth is expected to mouth his lines in Hindi and in Marathi at some key junctures.
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Rajinikanth takes a break from Kaala, goes to US for medical check-up
In Kaala, being produced by Dhanush, Rajinikanth plays a slum-lordturned-gangster and he will also have dialogues in Hindi and Marathi. Agency | Mumbai
Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday night flew to the US with his daughter Aishwarya
for a routine medical check-up, amid rumours that the 67-yearold is unwell. A reliable source close to the actor has clarified that he is absolutely fine and has gone to the US for a regular medical check-up, just like he was present there last year around the same time. He is expected to return to Chennai on July 10 and will join the sets of his film Kaala two days later. In
Kaala, being produced by Dhanush, superstar plays a slum-lordturned-gangster and he will also have lines in Hindi and Marathi. The film is tipped to be made as a Tamil-Hindi
bilingual and will also be dubbed in Telugu. The project marks the reunion of director Pa. Ranjith with Rajinikanth after Kabali, and it is believed that Kaala revolves around
3 / Dt. 01-07-2017, Saturday DHFL Organizes First Ever Griha Utsav In Bhavnagar SS News | Bhavnagar
DHFL, one of India’s leading housing finance companies, is organizing a property exhibition called ‘DHFL Griha Utsav’ on July 1 and 2, 2017 at Shiv Shakti Hall, Sarpatni Road, Bhavnagar. ‘DHFL Griha Utsav’ will focus on affordable housing and showcase over 100 affordable housing units starting from Rs 6 lakh onwards. Customers can also avail of a spot sanction on their home loans with the added benefit of pocket friendly EMIs. This property exhibition will be open between 10 am to 8 pm for two days. Entry to the exhibition is free
and no pre-registration required. Commenting on the exhibition, Mr. Harshil Mehta, CEO, DHFL said, “Over the last three decades, DHFL has been providing affordable housing finance to the LMI segment in the tier 2 and 3 towns. The Company has developed unmatched industry expertise, a strong distribution network and deep understanding of the LMI customer.
India’s residential real estate sector holds strong potential, suggests Magicbricks-KPMG in India Report
Agency | Mumbai
2017 - Is housing an investible asset at all? To find an answer to this question, India's No.1 property site, Magicbricks, in association with KPMG in India, today launched a report titled – “Residential Real Estate: An Investible Asset.” The report aims to decode the asset class that spells hope, social status and a definite return on investment. The one-of- its kind report captures and analyses the Indian Housing Market and enlightens home buyers on major factors such as demand-supply dynamics, regula-
tory and economic environment, physical and social infrastructure, which can impact their residential property buying decisions, and also covers key underlying themes. “Residential Real Estate: An Investible Asset” reveals thatIndia was ranked among the best performing markets globally thanks to the fact that real estate property prices have more than doubled over the last decade. Interesting to note is the affordability rate to own properties has come down by 50 percent, as income growth has lagged property price growth.
What the Fish! Watch the super entertaining series ‘Fishing Impossible’ on Sony BBC Earth
Agency | Mumbai
Exploring new destinations, going on adventurous trips with friends, and having great fun on the way – reminded of Bollywood films like DilChahta Hai and Zindagi Na MilegiDobara? Sony BBC Earth brings a new show ‘Fishing Impossible’ for its viewers. Starting July 3 rd @ 10 pm MondayFriday, the show promises to inspire you to plan your next trip with friends! Jay, Ex Royal-Marine, The Blowfish, marine biologist and Charlie, gadget-obsessed airline pilot embark on an ultimate
fishing trip across the globe in this exciting new series. Fishing Impossible is packed with adrenaline-fueled fishing antics, camaraderie, comic moments and a healthy dose of friendly rivalry – not to mention some stunning, never seen before locations world over that will blow your mind and make you feel alive. From the shadow of Himalayas to the freezing Icelandic Atlantic to the crocodile-infested rivers of Zambia, the trio goes the extra mile to get up close to the incredible marine life to showcase entertaining.
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Smriti Mandhana, The New Cricketing Sensation On The Block Smriti's family has cricket in their blood. Her father played at the district level while her brother featured in the Under-16 state team of Maharashtra.
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er who has stolen the show. Smirti got off to a dream World Cup debut when she scored 90 runs off 73 deliveries with a strike rate of 125 against England in India’s tournament opener. In the next match, the left-hander smashed her second ODI century, scoring 106 runs off just 108 balls, which included 13 boundaries and two huge sixes, to help her team thrash the current World T20 champions, the West Indies. It might be early times in the tournament but
her performances has seen rise to second in the list of the top runner getter list for the event, being hosted by England. Born on 18th July, 1996 in Bombay, Smriti’s family has cricket in their blood. Her father played at the district level while her brother featured in the Under-16 state team of Maharashtra. Smriti was selected in the Under-15 team of Maharashtra at the tender age of nine and in the Under-19 state team at the age of eleven.
Rahul Dravid to continue as India A and U-19 coach Agency | Chennai
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that Rahul Dravid will continue to remain the coach for India A and U-19 teams for the next two years. The former India captain was first appointed as the coach for the two teams back in the year 2015 and under his leadership the youngsters have achieved outstanding results, at home and away. In his first assignment as coach, the ‘A’ side won the triangular series in Australia which also had South Africa as the third team. He repeated that success with the Under-19 team as well, guiding them to the final of the World Cup in 2016 wherein they lost to West Indies in a keenly-fought encounter. BCCI acting president CK Khan-
SPORTS ROUNDUP Anju Bobby George asks Indian athletes to compete more in global events
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Lauded by the world and consistently praised by her captain Mithali Raj, who happens to be the second-ranked batsmen in international women’s cricket, Smriti Mandhana is taking the world by storm. She has been in remarkable form in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, starring in India’s consecutive wins in the tournament. At the age of 20, Smriti is one of the youngest players to feature in international cricket for women but has shown maturity at the crease far beyond her years. As the Indian cricket fans looked towards skipper Mithali to take the team far into the tournament, it is the young open-
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we are stuck at where we are because our athletes are still believing only in training, we are not going out for international competitions,” Anju told. “Actually, we are doing only the training part which is the 50 per cent part. But peaking in competitions and peaking in high level competitions through Grand Prix and Diamond League events is not happening in India,” she said. Explaining further how an Indian athlete should go about if he or she wants success at the
global stage, Anju said, “We are still believing that we can train hard in the country and go for World Championships or Olympics. That is not the correct way, that is not going to give you a medal in the Olympics or World Championships. “That is not the way how the Americans or the Europeans are doing. You need to take part in other top level international competitions. I was doing in such a way (like the Americans or the Europeans were doing), that was why I got success at that level,” she added. Asked who will sanction the funds for taking part in these top-level international events, she said, “Sanctioning money is the government’s job but it is also about athletes acting like a professionals.
One of the finest batters in the history of the game, a living legend and a role model for millions of young girls to take up the sport, Mithali Raj is arguably one of the greatest players to have played this game in the modern era. With over 5,500 runs in the international circuit, the stylish right-handed batter is currently the second highest run scorer in the international circuit. Along with shouldering the bulk of the responsibility of the side with the bat, Mithali has also been one of the most astute leaders for the Indian team. Her elevation from the member of the team to the leader of the outfit resulted in the performance of the Indian team scaling to greater heights. The 34-year-old’s ability to remain calm under pressure and guide the
team through difficult situations in high-voltage games is something that stands out. The Women in Blue have been consistently performing well under her leadership at the international level and are currently one of the dominant forces in world cricket. Mithali was handed over the reins of the Indian team just before the 2005 edition of the ICC
Women’s World Cup in South Africa. There was hardly any doubt about her ability as a player, but this iconic tournament also showcased her skills as the captain of the side. She single-handedly led the team to their first ever final of the mega event by scoring a match winning half century against New Zealand in one of the semi-final of the competition.
Srikanth won back-toback titles at Indonesia and Australia in the last two weeks. Gopichand, who took over the reigns of Indian badminton in 2006, was also critical of the level of domestic tournaments and administra-
tion. “Our tournaments and administration is not world class. We still have domestic tournaments which were built in 1991. So for 25 years we have same domestic structure, same nationals, same major ranking, same thinking,” he said. ”When we were state level we were producing the same quality coaches, today even though we are now world class, we are producing same quality.” “Our structure is not sustainable. We have got a lot of support from government and sports authority of India but organisation-
ally we haven’t grown enough to support the system,” he said. “We haven’t done our planning and restructuring, our thinking is not still world class, our thinking doesn’t even know what is world class. It is time to address those issues,” said the 43-year-old. Gopichand, who produced two Olympic medallists in Saina Nehwal (London Games bronze) and P V Sindhu (Rio Games silver), hailed the government for support but said there is a need to plan things better.
Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George says that the Indian athletes will continue to languish at the global stage until they aspire to compete regularly at top level international events. Anju, the only Indian athlete to have won a medal in the World Championships with a long jump bronze in 2003, said that most of the Indian athletes pay emphasis on training rather than going out and competing at the international events. She also feels that the top Indian athletes should now have managers of their own and embrace professionalism just like the Americans and the Europeans have been doing. “Infrastructure is much better now than in our time, but the main thing is that
Skipper: Mithali Raj, one of the greatest captains in Women’s Cricket Agency | New Delhi
na said, “Over the last two years, Rahul Dravid has been instrumental in getting young talent into the mix who have proved their worth on the big stage. We are glad to continue his services for the next two years and are sure that this is a bright sign for Indian cricket which will see many more young talents coming up in the future.” BCCI acting secretary
Amitabh Choudhary praised Dravid for his commitment and wished him good luck for the future. “Rahul Dravid is known for the discipline and commitment he brings to the table. He has been successful in grooming the youngsters in the last two years. I wish him all the very best for his assignments with the two teams for the next two years,” he said.
We are still far away from China : Gopichand Agency | New Delhi
Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Friday made it clear that India is still far away from being a dominant force such as China and said an overhaul of domestic structure and administration will be needed to become a badminton superpower.“I think we are still far away from China. I don’t think it is a fair comparison. We have done well but I would want them to do well in World Championships, Olympics and All England, playing consistently and only
then we can say those things,” Gopichand told . “What we need to do is, when every country does well, it has its athletics going up and together they should also have the coaches and support staff going up, and also government structure and policy going up. “Here, by just our sheer push of energy we have our players going up there but our coaches, support staff, managers they are not of the same level,” said the 2001 All England champion. Indian shuttlers, specially the men’s brigade led by Kidam-
bi Srikanth, have been in rampaging form as they scooped up four Super Series titles out of six till now. While PV Sindhu clinched the India Open, Praneeth lay claim to his maiden Super Series title at Singapore before
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Textile India Exhibition
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Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the exhibition on textile sector at Helipad Grounds Exhibition Centre here at Gandhinagar. Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Vijaybhai Rupani, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister of Textile Smt. Smriti Irani and Minister of State for Textiles Department Shri Ajay Tamta were also present for the inauguration of the exhibition. The exhibition is a part of the first of its kind Textile India Summit 2017. This
maiden initiative is a collaborative effort of 24 Export Promotion Councils under the Ministry of Textiles and with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as Industry Partner. This mega exhibition will showcase India’s strength in the entire gamut of textile and apparel value chain from fibre to fashion. The exhibition is a platform to strengthen the textile
value chain in India and offers a perfect environment for B2B engagements to explore new partnerships, business relationships, investment opportunities and technological tie-ups across various segments. The Textile India Exhibition is being held at Helipad Ground of Gandhinagar and is open to general public from 30 June, 2017
cord by creating 40 ft. x 30 ft. i.e. 1200 feet long envelope mosaic image. Formerly this record was namely created in China during year 2013 which was 721 feet long. The school children have created pictorial depiction of PM Mr. Narendra Modi led Union Government’s various public welfare schemes. These children also have established a world record with creating 2250 feet long Cookies’ Mosaic (image of biscuit). Formerly, this record was namely created in Jordan during year 2016 which was 2000 feet long. This world record was established in august presence
of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani. Representatives from Guinness Book of World Record and District Collector Ms. Shalini Agarwal have jointly handed- over certificate to PM. Dignitories present on the occasion have congratulated District Collector Ms. Shalini Agarwal and Team Aravalli for their inspirational and creative approach towards orphan children. On the occasion, members of State Cabinet Ministry, Senior Officers, office-bearers and huge number of people from Aravalli district were remained present.
Aravalli witnesses two world records on PM’s visit 3000 children from Aravalli created image of world’s biggest envelope: Created history of world’s biggest Cookies’ Mosaic SS News | Gandhinagar
Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi today dedicated and laid foundation stone of four developmental projects worth Rs. 750 crore at Modasa of Aravalli district in presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani. On the occasion two world records have been created on the land of Aravalli. Along with as many as 187 orphan children about 3000 children from Aravalli have created a world re-
Monsoon Rains In Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Modasa To Hinder Modi’s Events SS News | Ahmedabad
With the arrival of Southwest Monsoon over the state of Gujarat, numerous areas have been receiving good spells of rain and thundershowers. In fact, during the last 24 hours, several places recorded moderate to heavy showers such as Porbandar recorded 116 mm of rain, followed by Rajkot 72 mm, Valsad 70 mm, Naliya 41 mm, Dwarka and Okha 34 mm, Surat 33 mm and Ahmedabad 29 mm of rainfall. All thanks to a low pressure area marked over Saurashtra region and a cyclonic circulation off Saurashtra
and Kutch region. A trough is also running from this system to Bay of Bengal across Ahmedabad. With the combined effect of these weather systems, good rains are already pounding over many areas of the state including its capital city, Gandhinagar and nearby district of Ahmedabad. Today as well, Ahmedabad will see few good spells of rain along with light to moderate rains showing up over Gandhinagar. With these constant showers, the weather conditions have flicked from hot and humid to pleasant weather.
to 2 June, 2017. It is spread over 78,000 sq meters area in 13 exhibition halls. More than 1500 national and international exhibitors from the textile sector are exhibiting their products and services. Over 2500 International Buyers and 15000 domestic visitors are expected to attend the exhibition. The Textile India 2017 will have Conferences, B2B-B2GG2G Meetings, Theme Pavilion, Fashion Show, Exhibition, Roundtables, State Sessions, Country Sessions, Investors Meet, ASEAN India Seminar and Signing of MoUs.
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In Gujarat, Patidar leaders are inching closer to openly declaring support for the Congress However, with five months to go before the polls, Hardik Patel’s organisation has not yet made an official announcement about its political leanings
SS News | Ahmedabad
For the past two years, Patidar leader Hardik Patel has been non-committal about the political leanings of his movement demanding caste-based reservations for Patidars in Gujarat, but this may change soon. Since his Ahmedabad rally in August 2015, which ended in riots and a violent police crackdown on Patidar neighbourhoods, Patel’s organisation
– the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti or PAAS – has been actively campaigning against the state’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The Samiti has been exhorting voters to bring down the BJP in the Gujarat Assembly election this November, and has attacked BJP workers during several public rallies. All this while, however, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti’s anti-BJP stance has not translated into cam-
Congress, In Shambles, Has No Answer To Amit Shah Strategy In Gujarat SS News | Ahmedabad
The medium and the message will both be Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Gujarat elections. He will carpet bomb Gujarat with monthly visits extending occasionally up to two days, as the latest one did, with the elections expected at the end of this year. This was Modi’s fifth visit to his home state this year. His chief aide and party president, Amit Shah, has virtually parked himself in the state and even held meetings with booth level workers saying “we have to win 150 plus seats to return our debt to Narendra bhai”. Contrast that with the shambolic Congress campaign. Gujarat state chief
Bharat Solanki put on a brave face and told me, “these frequent visits by the PM are a political compulsion to bolster a weak local state leadership”. But, can the Congress afford to be so complacent? It barely has a leadership in place with septuagenarian Shankersinh Vaghela threatening weekly rebellions. With newbie Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) reviewing its plans to contest the elections in Gujarat
for investors to add to positions in the stock, it feels. “Gas sale volumes should pick up from Q1FY18 by over 20 percent Y-o-Y to 6.4 mmscmd with the fall in LNG costs; margins should improve sharply from Q1FY18 with the full benefit of the price increase taken in March 2017, reduced LNG costs and rupee appreciation; and estimates o 69 percent EPS CAGR over FY17-19, a 21 percent return on
equity and free cash flow yield of 4.2 percent on FY19,” Deutsche reasoned. With the price increase of Rs 2.5/scm effected in March 2017, rupee appreciation of 4 percent in June 2017 versus Q4FY17 and the decline in the spot LNG price, the research house expects a sharp EBITDA margin improvement to Rs 4.6/scm in FY18 from Rs 2.7/scm in Q4FY17.
paigning in favour of the Congress or any other political party. In official rallies and interviews, Hardik Patel and other Samiti leaders have not yet taken a public stand on which party they want their followers to back – even though it is obvious to voters that the Congress is their only real alternative to the BJP. On the ground, rural and low-income Patidars ensured that the Congress won an unprecedented num-
ber of seats in various urban and rural local body elections that were held after August 2015. But for the state-level election, disillusioned community members have been expecting the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti to get into politics itself, and form a third front against the BJP and Congress. Hardik Patel has, however, dismissed all possibilities of directly joining politics or encouraging a third front. But with just five months to go for the Assembly election, Samiti leaders seem to be growing more open about their pro-Congress stance.
AK Jyoti Likely to Be Made Next Chief Election Commissioner
SS News | Ahmedabad
in order to retrieve its only government in Delhi, it will be a direct face-off between the Congress and BJP again. Sources within both the BJP and the Congress point to a very interesting strategy in “Project Vaghela” chalked out by Shah which will be a “tactical strategic win” against the Congress.
AK Jyoti is likely to be the next Chief Election Commissioner after the incumbent CEC Nasim Zaidi steps down on 6 July, reported News18. Jyoti is currently the senior-most official in the Election Commission. He is expected to take charge immediately on 6 July. A 1975-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Jyoti has previously served as Gujarat Chief Secretary, retiring from the post in 2013. He was reinstated into service in May 2015 when he took over as Election
Commissioner, and will serve till next year when he turns 65. He has also served as the state Vigilance Commissioner and worked in various capacities in his cadre, including as Chairman of the Kandla Port Trust between 1999 and 2004 and Managing Director of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).
Reiterate buy on Gujarat Gas on volume growth, margin improvement: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank has reiterated a buy on Gujarat Gas on the back of volume growth and margin improvement and sees 24 percent upside potential with a target price of Rs 925 over a period of one year SS News | Ahmedabad
Deutsche Bank has reiterated its buy rating on Gujarat Gas on the back of volume growth and margin improvement. It sees 24 percent upside potential with a target price of Rs 925 over a period of one year. The stock corrected by 13 percent and has underperformed the broad market over the past three months. This is an opportunity
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