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Today Match Kolkata Knight Riders V/s Kings XI Punjab (Kolkata 8:00 PM) NDMC officer arrested by CBI in graft case
Agency | New Delhi An Assistant Commissioner of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been arrested by CBI for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 15,000 for favouring the posting of an officer. The officer of Karol Bagh Zone was demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000 from the complainant for posting him as licensing inspector in his zone, CBI spokesperson said.
No official estimate of black money: Govt Agency | New Delhi
There is no official estimation of amount of black money that has been sent to foreign countries by India persons, government said today. “Determination of black money sent to foreign countries by Indian persons is subject matter of investigation and other follow-up actions by relevant law enforcement agencies, including Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, CBI etc, which is on-going.
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Mallya’s resignation from RS rejected Agency | New Delhi
Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya will face explusion from the Rajya Sabha after his face saving move to resign from the Upper House was rejected by the RS Chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari saying the resignation letter does not even bear his signature. “Mr Mallya has been informed that his resignation letter does not conform to prescribed procedures and the original does not even bear his signature,” the Press Trust of India reported on Tuesday evening, quot-
ing the Secretary General of Rajya Sabha. Earlier in the day the ethics committee of the Rajya Sabha recommended that he be expelled from the Upper House. Mallya, the liquor baron who is in self-exile in the United Kingdom after courts and government author-
ities turned on the heat to recover unpaid loans, earlier questioned why the media is calling him a defaulter despite his settlement offer to banks. “Agree Kingfisher Air owes money to banks. I am neither a borrower or a judgement debtor. Why am I a defaulter inspite
of a settlement offer?,” Mallya tweeted early on Tuesday. “In all humility and not in defiance as they report, I would like Indian media to check and verify facts before calling me a defaulter.” Mallya, in a preemptive move against his explusion, on Monday sent his resignation letter to Hansari, also the Vice President of India, saying he does not want his “name and reputation to be fur-
ther dragged in the mud”. “And since recent events suggest that I will not get a fair trial or justice, I am hereby resigning as a member of the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect,” Mallya wrote in his letter. However the letter was rejected saying it did not even carry Mallya’s signature. The Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation are investigating whether Rs 900 crore raised from IDBI Bank by Kingfisher Airlines in violation of an inter-
nal committee has been laundered. The Supreme Court, which is hearing a case of loan defaults of over Rs 9,000 crore has directed Mallya to share his and his family member assets to the banks. The loans taken to run the defunct Kingfisher Airlines have cost Mallya his liquor and beverage empire. Mallya’s diplomatic passport has been revoked as the once King of Good Times has expressed reluctance to return to India citing the outrage against him. “I
am absolutely not guilty of any of these preposterous charges of diverting funds out of Kingfisher Airlines or buying properties,” Mallya said in a four-hour interview to Financial Times in Mayfair, central London. “By taking my passport or arresting me, they are not getting any money,” he said. “Right now, things are flying at me fast and furious. My passport has been revoked and I don’t know what the government will do next,” Mallya told the Agency.
fence giant Finmeccanica, to bribe officials who helped ink a deal to sell 12 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Air Force. AgustaWestland allegedly paid more than Rs 375 crore as bribe to seal the deal, but it was scrapped in 2014 after graft charges surfaced. “He has arrest warrant and that is why he can’t go to India. He is not
free to go. He would like to go and answer everything and tell the truth but not with arrest warrant,” Anjos told Times Now channel from Milan. She said Michel is available to answer all questions in front of a judge if he gets a formal invitation from Indian authorities but he must be assured that he is not going to be arrested.
Kerala Dalit rape: CM Oommen Chandy calls it ‘shocking’, two taken into custody Agusta middleman ready to face probe in India if he’s not arrested Agency | Kochi
Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the rape and brutal murder of a 30-yearold dalit woman at Perumbavoor that sparked protest marches by students and rights activists across Kerala on Tuesday condemning the incident. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy described the crime as “shocking” and said the culprits will be brought to book. Police said two persons were taken into custody and were being questioned by a police team, headed by Ernakulam Range IG
Mahipal Yadav. However, it was not yet known whether they are the real culprits. No details of the ongoing investigation have been revealed by police. According to police, the woman, a law college student, hailing from a poor family was raped and brutally assaulted us-
ing sharp edged weapons before being murdered at her house at Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district on April 28. She was found dead in a pool of blood at her one room home at 8 PM on April 28 by her mother when she returned from work. Kerala State Commission for Sched-
Govinda sought Dawood’s help to defeat me, says Ram Naik to terms with his defeat
uled Caste and Tribes registered a suo motu case into the incident and asked police to submit a report on the progress of the probe by May 28 while the Kerala Human Rights Commission ordered that the probe be handed over to the Crime branch. Taking suo motu cognisance of the case on the basis of media reports, state Human Rights Commission Chairman Justice J B Koshy issued a direction to the state DGP in this regard. “Kerala is shocked by the brutal murder of a young woman. The culprits will be brought to book and the severest punishment will be ensured to those who involved into the incident,” Chandy said.
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Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal, is ready to come to India and face investigators if he gets an assurance that he will not be arrested, his lawyer Rosemary Patrizi Dos Anjos said on Tuesday. Anjos said that Michel is living in Dubai and is willing to speak the “truth”. Michel is among three non-Indian middlemen who were accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of taking commissions worth €70 million from AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of Italian de-
Hardik gives undertaking to HC, not to do anything that incite people or trigger violence
by just 11,000 votes. “I have no hesitation in bringing this on record that Govinda had contacts Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad lent agitation). The court with dons like Dawood adjourned the hearing One dead, 24 and Hiten Thakur, who Jailed Patidar quota stir till tomorrow soon after later became an MLA. He leader Hardik Patel today the government counsel injured as bus used their muscle power assured the Gujarat High sought time to file his reoverturns to poll votes against me Court that if granted bail ply. Hardik is facing two and in his favour,” Naik he would not do anything Agency | Dharamsala cases of sedition. One oir ‘Chaireveti, Chaireve- said. Refuting Naik’s al- by act or speech which Agency | Mumbai was lodged in Amroli poOne person was killed Uttar Pradesh Governor ti’ (Keep Moving) written legation, Govinda said it incite people or triglice station of Surat disand 24 others injured Ram Naik has said in his in Marathi, released here was the people who en- ger violence. The court trict in October last year when a bus overturned memoir that Bollywood recently. Naik claimed sured his victory. “Does was hearing his appeal reply. Hardik’s counsel violence. Mr Bharda said for his alleged on camera in Chamba district of actor and former Member Govinda was a “friend Ram Naik mean that the against the rejection of Zubin Bharda said that in that though the govern- suggestion to a supporter Himachal Pradesh toof Parliament Govinda of Dawood and also Hit- people of the constitu- his regular bail pleas by his undertaking his client ment has sought time to kill policeman rather day, police said. Vikram sought help from under- endra Thakur, who aided ency were sold into the different local courts of has said that though the to reply yet as on date it than committing suicide. Singh, a resident of world don Dawood Ibra- him in terrorising voters” hands of the underworld? Surat and Ahmedabad in agitation of the Patidar was opposing Hardik’s He was arrested in the Tundi, was killed, while him to defeat him in the to defeat him in the 2004 Please do not insult two sedition related cas- Anamat Aandolan Samiti bail plea saying that his case in October from Ra24 were injured when 2004 Lok Sabha elections Lok Sabha elections from anyone by saying such es. The court of Justice A (PAAS) would continue case was different from jkot and has been lodged a Dalhousie-bound pri- in Mumbai North. Govin- Mumbai North constit- things,” the 52-year-old J Desai after hearing the peacefully in democratic his aides Chirag, Ketan in the Lajpore central jail vate bus overturned and da, however, denied the uency. The senior BJP actor said and urged Naik defense side adjourned manner, if granted bail and Dinesh Patel (re- of Surat since then. Two rolled down a road near claim and asked Naik not leader and former Union not to damage his image the matter till tomorrow he won’t do any thing by leased on bail recently of his co-accused in the Pataka (Sinhuta) in the to damage his image and Minister also said he and “create hurdles in his as the state government act or speech which may on written undertaking of case Chirag Desai and film career. Naik’s mem- found it difficult to come film career.” district, they said. sought more time for its incite people or trigger not to involve in any vio- Vipul Desai has got bail. Sub Editor: Dhruvil Makani Office: B/14, Madhav Chamber’s, India Colony, Opp-Vidhyanagar School, Bapunagar, Ahmedababad - 380024 Email: ssdaily2013@gmail.com Mo : 98250 98053
2 / Dt. 04-05-2016, Wednesday Editors’ Picks wednesday, may 04, 2016 Gujarat diverts attention from the core issue by promising quotas to upper castes
The Gujarat government finally buckled before the Patidar agitation by promulgating an ordinance on Sunday providing a 10 per cent quota in government jobs and education institutions for the economically weak among the upper castes. In many ways, Gujarat is a laboratory for a new political experiment: The extension of the reservation policy by challenging its very core rationale of addressing the backwardness of historically disprivileged groups. Why cannot quotas be extended to the upper caste poor, is the question that BJP governments that draw heavily on upper caste support are asking, in a time of economic anxieties, as in Gujarat. This gambit is likely to run into problems. Under the Constitution, the government can only provide reservations for socially and educationally backward groups, not use it as an instrument for economic uplift. This question has come up before the apex court and has been dismissed in the past. In a landmark judgment in M. Nagaraj and others vs Union of India, the Supreme Court categorically held that before providing reservations, “the concerned state will have to show in each case the existence of the compelling reasons, namely, backwardness, inadequacy of representation and overall administrative efficiency”. A 50 per cent cutoff has been prescribed by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney judgment. At present, the OBCs have 27 per cent, the SCs 7 per cent and the STs 15 per cent reservation in Gujarat, taking the total quota to 49 per cent. Additional quotas will breach the ceiling established by the apex court. Beyond the constitutional and judicial barriers, however, the Gujarat government’s move diverts attention from the state’s real problem that also drove the Patidar agitation for quotas: The lack of jobs. Behind the glitz of the state’s high growth numbers lies a tale of collapsing micro, small and medium enterprises that had a much greater potential to create jobs as against the capital-intensive industries that have dominated the state’s economic landscape. Based in semi-urban and rural areas, the MSME sector is dominated by Patels. Data shows that by 2014, one-fifth of all sick MSME units in the country were in Gujarat. The other aspect of worsening private employment in the state has been the low wages paid to workers, which, ironically, has been one of the attractions for investors. Labour Bureau data shows that the average daily earnings of employees in Gujarat in 2012 were significantly lower than the national average. The government would do better to focus on removing such structural constraints instead of holding out the chimera of quotas.
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“I have no hesitation in bringing this on record that Govinda had contacts with dons like Dawood and Hiten Thakur, who later became an MLA. He used their muscle power to poll votes against me and in his favour,” - Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik has claimed that Bollywood actor and former Member of Parliament Govinda sought help from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim to defeat him in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections in Mumbai North.
Karan Singh Grover has a message Read Priyanka Chopra, Varun Dhawan’s birthday wishes for Dwayne Johnson for wife Bipasha Basu Agency | Mumbai Agency | Mumbai
Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu have finally tied the knot on April 30 this year. With a total of three ceremonies, from mehendi to wedding reception, Karan and Bipasha hosted the who’s who of Bollywood. The rumours of them dating each other have been doing the rounds since they started shooting for the 2015 film Alone. After a yearlong courtship, the two are now officially married. Popularly known as ‘Monkey Lovers’, the two had a monkey theme in almost every ceremony. And now that
they are married, Karan has a message for his wife. Karan took to Instagram and shared a picture of Bipasha and wrote, “Thank you for restoring our faith in heaven and the Angels and the fact that divinity walks amidst us mere mortals...you’re beauty and the purity of your
soul is undoubtedly unearthly... (sic)” In this picture, the Jism actor looks stunning in Sabyasachi’s red lehenga and green Kundan jewellery. This is not the first that Karan has expressed his feelings through words. Earlier, he had dedicated a pre-wedding poem to his ladylove.
Kangana Ranaut, Amitabh Bachchan to receive National Awards today Agency | New Delhi
President Pranab Mukherjee will honour Kangana Ranaut, Amitabh Bachchan and other recipients of 63rd National Awards in New Delhi on Tuesday. The National Awards, announced on March 28, were criticised for honouring mainstream films such as Baahubali and Bajirao Mastani while ignoring other critically acclaimed works. Since 2012, the prestigious National Film Awards ceremony is held every May 3 to commemorate the release date of the first Indian movie, Raja Harishchandra, a silent proj-
Kabali teaser: 8 Million views in 2 days Agency | Chennai
The teaser of Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Kabali’, which was released on 1st May at 11:00 AM has gone viral and has crossed over 8 Million views as of now. “Superstar Rajinikanth is the undisputed king, as he proved by shattering all the previous YouTube records for Indian Cinema. The phenomenal reception has been exceptionally heartening,” said the producer of Kabali, Kalaippuli S Thanu. The one-minutesix-seconds teaser went viral across the globe in merely minutes, and was trending in all countries. The 66 second teaser had enough whistle-worthy moments to keep the viewers hooked and craving for more. In the teaser, 65-year-old Rajinikanth is seen asking in his peculiar style, “Do you think that I’m someone who
ect by Dadasaheb Phalke. The best actor nods have gone to Amitabh Bachchan (Piku) and Kangana (Tanu Weds Manu Returns). This is Kangana’s third National Award and Amitabh’s fourth. The first part of SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali was announced as
Priyanka Chopra and Varun Dhawan wished Baywatch and Fast & Furious star Dwayne Johnson on his 44th birthday. The actor wished a “wonderful year and happiness” to Johnson, who turned 44 on Monday, on Instagram. She even shared a photograph of herself with the former WWE star. Priyanka donned a berry pink bodycon dress and Johnson looked dapper in a navy blue vest paired with a navy blue and red shorts. Baywatch is based on the hugely popular 1990s
million. Happy birthday to the most electrifying man in all of entertainment. Dwayne Johnson,” Varun tweeted on Monday night. Johnson, who is currently shooting for the Fast & Furious 8, re-tweeted Varun’s message and thanked him.
Ranaut were approached to play the female lead in the Vipul Shah-directed film. The movie is not
the sequel of hit 2007 film Namaste London, which saw Katrina Kaif romancing the superstar.
Y-Films, the youth films’ wing of Yash Raj Films, is back with another song by the band. In the song the members of band are inspired to fight discrimination and break all social barriers. The song and its chorus are a lighter take on the trademark ‘Ae Raju’, a term used by the Hijra community. In the video, Hrithik motivates the members of the band to unleash their inner superheroes. The video went live on Y-Films YouTube channel on Tuesday, read a statement. “I’ve been following the Brooke Bond Red Label 6-pack Band and when I heard that the band is creating a meaningful message in
a fun, entertaining way, I had to be a part of it. Shooting with them was an amazing experience,” Hrithik said. The “Bang Bang!” star added: “I think that one of the main causes of anxiety in the society as a whole is the feeling of differentiation between people. It’s important to feel connected to people around you and we cannot just reject them just because they are different from us.” Through the association with the Brooke Bond Red Label 6-Pack Band, the brand aims to encourage everyone to be more accepting, overcome social prejudices and make the world a more welcoming place.
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Actor Sonakshi Sinha has been roped in to share screen space again with Akshay Kumar in new film Namaste England. The 28-year-old actress, who worked with Akshay in Holiday..., Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara, Rowdy Rathore, Joker among others, took to Twitter to confirm her presence in the film. “Namaste England... Its official!,” she wrote. There the surprise best feature were reports that Anushfilm winner, even as last ka Sharma and Kangana year’s much appreciated Masaan had to contend itself with just a best debut director award for Neeraj Ghaywan. Sharat Katariya’s debut Dum Laga Ke Haisha, a ‘90s drama set in Haridwar, was named the best Hindi film.
Hrithik Roshan joins hand with transgender band for a cause
Anushka Sharma is calm and pensive in first look from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
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also stars Radhika Apte, Nassar, Kishore, Kalaiyarasan, Dhansika, and Dinesh Ravi in key roles and is scheduled to hit the big screens later this year.
TV series and is currently being filmed. Besides Johnson and Priyanka, the film also stars Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Kelly Rohrbach and Ilfenesh Hadera. Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan also tweeted out congratulations to The Rock. “One man inspired a
Sonakshi to star opposite Akshay in ‘Namaste England’
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plays a sidekick to villain MN Nambiar (late legendary villain in Tamil films)? Don’t mess with me, I’m Kabali da.” The film directed by Ranjith
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Looks like Bollywood’s being taken over by woman power these days. While the industry’s celebrating actor Kangana Ranaut’s third National award, Anushka Sharma’s making her presence felt with the buzz around his upcoming films. Just hours after Salman Khan shared her first look teaser from Sultan, filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted another picture from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which stars Anushka, Aishwarya Rai and Ranbir Kapoor. The picture shows Anushka
reading The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat by Oliver Sacks in what appears to be a cafe. Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Fawad Khan and Lisa Haydon, alongwith Anushka Sharma, the film is slated to hit theatres on July 3. Fawad and Anushka play Pakistani lovebirds in the movie that marks Karan’s return to direction after 2012 hit Student of the Year. Shot in Delhi, New York, London and Paris, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil deals with relationships and heart breaks.
Hrithik Roshan will be seen shaking a leg with the Brooke Bond Red Label 6-Pack Band, touted as India’s first transgender band, in their latest track “Ae Raju’ . The song salutes the unabated spirit of the transgender community, and the actor says he was compelled to be part of the song as it addresses a “meaningful” message in a “fun and entertaining way”. The actor, who has himself successfully battled stammering and more, also shared that “we cannot just reject them just because they are different from us”. Brooke Bond Red Label tea in association with
3 / Dt. 04-05-2016, Wednesday Kotak Mahindra Bank Launches International Banking Unit in GIFT city
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Tendulkar accepts IOA’s invitation to become goodwill ambassador
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TVM Agency | Ahmedabad Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB), today announced the launch of its International Banking Unit (IBU) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT city), District Gandhinagar. The merger of ING Vysya Bank with KMB on April 1, 2015, significantly increased KMB’s network and assets in India, thereby cementing its position as India’s fourth largest private sector bank. Continuing with this growth trajectory, the launch of the IBU enhances KMB’s abilities to now offer foreign currency loans and deposits to corporates. KVS Manian, President – Corporate, Institutional and Investment Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank, said, Indian corporates have expanded business operations across geographies, which in turn has led to increased requirement for financial products and services in overseas markets. Our IBU in GIFT City will cater to this growing demand.
Thailand beckons Indian companies to make its regional logistics hub for ASEAN
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today accepted Indian Olympic Association (IOA)’s invitation to become the country’s goodwill ambassador for the Rio Olympics alongside ace shooter Abhinav Bindra and Bollywood star Salman Khan after the controversial actor’s appointment created an uproar. With Salman’s appointment drawing flak from different quarters, including Olympic bronze medal winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and former athlete Milkha Singh, who had said the honour should be given to top sportspersons, the IOA had approached Bindra,
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Tendulkar and celebrated music composer AR Rahman. Both Bindra and Tendulkar accepted the Indian Olympic Association’s invitation. “Sachin Tendulkar has accepted our request to become goodwill ambassador of Indian contingent at the Olympics. We have received the official communication from him
accepting our request,” IOA Secretary General Rajiv Mehta said. “We are very happy to have an iconic sportsperson like Mr Tendulkar on board as goodwill ambassador. We are thankful to him. We hope his association and the association of other goodwill ambassadors will take Indian sport forward,” he added.
Afridi was also excluded from a month-long training camp announced for the tour to England on Monday by the national selection committee but said he had already informed the board about his non-availability. “I am just focussing on T20 cricket and I had informed the board about my commitment in English county cricket this summer. But I will obviously work hard on my form and fitness in order to make the Pakistan
team,” Afridi said. Chief selector, Inzamam-ulHaq also made it clear at a media conference that Afridi was not dropped and would be considered for future T20 matches but the selectors wanted to focus on young talent. Pakistan plays just one T20 in England and two more against the West Indies in UAE in October. Afridi said he was not Agency | Bangalore aware why Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal Royal Challengers Banwere dropped from the galore all-rounder Stuart Binny on Monday said side. the bowlers let the team down in middle overs and credited Kolkata Knight Riders’ Andre Russel and Yusuf Pathan for taking the match away from them. “We are disappointed with the way we
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SETU Agency | Ahmedabad Thailand has positioned itself as a regional logistics hub for Indian companies to help them cater to the needs of ASIA dynamic markets such as China, ASEAN countries and also the rising of CLMV (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam) countries, said Ms. Suwimol Tilokruangchai, Consul of Commercial Affairs-Royal Thai Consulate-General Mumbai, India said. Trade between India and Thailand is also growing at a tremendous rate, the total trade between India and Thailand for the year 2015 was 8,815/-Million US$ and the total trade between Indian and ASEAN 10 countries for the year 2015 was 68,313/-Million US$, hence there is a lot of trade happening between two countries and trade will steadily grow in the coming years. Centrally located in Indo-China or Mainland Southeast Asia, Thailand is one of the key ASEAN transport and logistics hubs and become networking base of major players like DHL, DB Shenker and Yusen Logistics etc.
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No real talent in Pakistan’s domestic cricket: Shahid Afridi
Pakistan’s flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is concerned about the future of Pakistan cricket and wants the PCB to go back to the basics and work at the grassroots level. Afridi who stepped down as the national T20 captain last month after the team’s dismal shows in the Asia Cup and World T20 said he was worried that there was no real strong talent present in Pakistan’s domestic structure. “The way I see it right now we don’t have that much real talent in the background. I can’t pinpoint any young player with certainty. I think the Board needs to pay attention to school cricket and work at grassroot level,” he said while speaking to Geo Super channel.
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cessful captain MahenThe Indian Cricket Board dra Singh Dhoni to win has recommended Test India’s highest sporting captain Virat Kohli for honour. BCCI sources the Rajiv Gandhi Khel confirmed the developRatna, the country’s high- ment. It is after a gap of est sporting honour, and four years that a cricketer Ajinkya Rahane for the has been recommended Arjuna award this year. for the Khel Ratna. The If Kohli wins, he would prestigious Khel Ratna become only the third award carries a cash price cricketer after the icon- of Rs. 7.5 lakh in addition ic Sachin Tendulkar and to a citation, while the the country’s most suc- Arjuna awardee receives
a cash prize of Rs. five lakh and a citation. Kohli is enjoying a fine run of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League. He was also at the top of his game in the preceding ICC World T20, singlehandedly guiding India to wins over Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. For his exploits, Kohli was named the World T20 Player of the Tournament and skipper of the World T20 team. Rahane equalled the record of holding the highest number of catches in a Test innings during India’s series win against Sri Lanka last year under Kohli’s leadership. According to sources, Kohli is facing competition from squash champion Deepika Pallikal, golfer Anirban Lahiri, Asian Games gold medallist shooter Jitu Rai and runner Tintu Luka.
IPL 2016: Stuart Binny expresses disappointment over RCB bowling
bowled tonight. We have struggled in the middle overs to get wickets. Tonight it was about trying to get wickets. We didn’t bowl too many balls which were full…that was the plan, but the execution was pretty poor,” he told reporters at postmatch press conference in Bangalore. KKR, rid-
ing high on superlative knocks from the blades of Russel and Pathan, tore apart the RCB bowling attack, before they helped snatching the game away from the jaws of the hosts by a margin of five wickets. Batting first, RCB had notched up 185 for seven and then lost the battle to KKR who got 189 for five with five balls to spare. “We needed to get Russell and Yusuf out if we had to have a chance, and it didn’t come off,” he said. He further said the West Indian made the difference by scoring boundaries and sixes in quick time.
the country and these new pictures, shared by Captain Cool MS Dhomother Sakshi, show ni may not be having the just how adorable their best run at the IPL this daddy-daughter bond season, but he has a little is. The endearing phocheerleader who is root- tos, shared on Instagram ing for him. Dhoni’s little last night, show the onebundle of joy, Ziva, has year-old with her daddy been touring with her dad on a flight. The photogfor his matches across rapher is of course Mrs
Dhoni. Look at the little cutie trying to make a point here - And how she brightens up her dad’s face with her little antics - Since they were posted, the two images have collected almost 7000 likes. However, these weren’t the only treats shared by Mrs Dhoni.
India retain second spot in Test rankings, Australia extend stay at the top
Here’s a look at adorable fatherdaughter duo of MS Dhoni and Ziva
Agency | Gurgaon Launched in the year 2002, Dio is the original ‘moto-scooter’ designed for the trend-setting youth which merges the aggressive looks of motorcycle with convenience of scooter. Celebrating Dio’s entry into the exclusive million Customers club, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) announced the introduction of refreshing new Matt Axis Grey colour of Dio with a Noteworthy that Dio is not only delighting young customers of India, but also enjoys global acceptance. Dio is today the No.1 export model of Honda 2Wheelers India; and is exported to Latin America (Colombia), South America (Mexico) and neighboring nations (Sri Lanka and Nepal) with an aggressive plan for future. Speaking as the dispatches for the new Dio commenced, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd said, “In line with Honda strategy to delight our customers by refreshing our product portfolio regularly, the new Dio is Honda’s sixth new model of 2016.
Agency | New Delhi Australia opened up a six-point lead over India to become No.1 team in latest ICC Test rankings announced today. However, the annual update with the results from 2012-13 have not been taken into consideration and outcome from the 2014-15 series being included. India now lead third-placed Pakistan by just one point. Pakistan benefited from
the annual update with the defeat against South Africa by 3-0 in 2012-13 not being counted, while the 2-0 defeat to Sri Lanka in 2014-15 had its weighting reduced 50 per cent. South Africa have dropped to sixth position from third because of their wins over England, Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan in 2012-13 getting dropped from calculations. The annual updation has also af-
fected the West Indies and has dropped from 76 rating points to 65, but have managed to hold on to the eight position. Similarly, West Indies’ victories over New Zealand, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in 2012-13 were dropped from calculations. Due to the new up-gradation system, the gap between ninth placed Bangladesh has been reduced from 29 points to just eight points.
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Foundation Day Celebrations: In Gujarat, a play on Hindu-Muslim marriage, inter-caste ties The play was aimed at showcasing “developed, progressive Gujarat” that is open to the idea of “love between communities”
Saira, a Muslim, and Aryan, a Hindu, intend to marry each other. They were two of the many characters in a play staged by the Chhota Udepur district administration, in association with Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs Department on Sunday. The play was aimed at showcasing “developed, progressive Gujarat” that is open to the idea of “love between communities”. Performed as part
of celebrations of the Gujarat Foundation Day in the presence of Governor O P Kohli and Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, it was loaded with multiple messages against certain customs and superstitions, and asked tribals to take the path of development. Chhota Udepur is a tribal-dominated district. The narrative, penned by Vishnu Pandya on behalf
Gujarat Congress to hold district-wise Lok Darbars Sunvilla News | Gandhinagar
Opposition Congress party will hold Lok Darbars across Gujarat starting from 9 May. The first such programme will be held on 9 May at 2.00 pm at Utkantheshwar Mahadev in Kapadvanj taluka of Kheda district in which Leader of opposition Shankersinh Vaghela and state party president Bharatsinh Solanki will remain present. In Lok Darbar event, Congress leaders will hear local issues from local people. For online submission of issues a website will be opened. Forms are printed for those who want to make offline submissions. A statement issued by Vaghela claims that the issues received during Lok Darbars will be further taken up by his office. Similar Lok Darbar will be held in Banaskantha on
Plan of Multi-Model Transportation Hub at Surat discussed Correspondent | Mumbai
Correspondent | Vadodara
16 May and in Bhuj on 21 May. District level committees are formed to plan such Lok Darbars. Vaghela said, Gujarat Congress has sought appointment of President of India to make representation on GSPC, KG Basin and Education related bill.
of the Youth Affairs and Culture Department, conveyed messages supporting girl child, inter-caste and inter-religion marriages through the characters of Saira and Aryan, and others. The story that traced the growth of the district from the time of the 6th century Chauhan dynasty, showed a group of city-bred Gujarati tourists visiting Chhota Udepur on the Gujarat Foundation day. The group tries to reason with tribals to “change mindsets” towards girl child, inter-caste and inter-religious marriages for a better future. At one point, the narrative focused on the village sarpanch, who became fond of the young tourists and was also grateful to them for showing the villagers
a new perspective towards many social issues. As the sarpanch expressed his gratitude, a girl from the group asked him to promise that Rupla and Rupli, who were in a romantic relationship but belonged to different castes, would be married. Another youngster said, “We celebrate all festivals according to religious customs, but can’t we celebrate the Gujarat Foundation Day without references to castes and creed. If there is a wind of modern technology then why not of new mindsets. Chhota Udepur is on the track of development after foundation of the state of Gujarat and in the last 15 years, it has only seen illumination. You are son of the soil of Gujarat. You cannot afford to pander to castes and creed.”
Ahmedabad
The process for developing Surat railway station as a Multi-Model Transportation Hub (MMTH) has been set in motion with the stake-holders today discussing modalities of the Rs 600-crore project. Indian Railways Stations Development Corp (IRSDC) officials held discussions with the representatives of reputed developers and other real estate players for developing Surat in South Gujarat as MMTH. CEO of IRSDC Sanjeev Kumar Lohia presented the proposed plan and said the project was a golden opportunity of investment for developers and other real estate players. The project is to be built on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (DBFOT) basis through a joint venture of IRSDC, Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) and Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), he said. IRSDC is a special purpose vehicle of the Centre to develop new stations and redevelop existing ones. It is a JV between IRCON and RLDA (Rail Land Development Authority) with a 51:49 equity shareholding
ratio, respectively. “The contract of developing the MMTH at Surat will be awarded to the qualified bidder quoting the highest premium with a concession period of 45 years,
including construction period for the entire project,” said Lohia. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of Indian IRSDC-GSRTCSMC and Concessionaire would be formed and the
process of finalising the holdings of these stakeholders was underway, he said. Outlining the work and scope of MMTH, he said, “The project, which would cost around Rs 600 crore, includes the construction of a new railway station, an international standard bus terminal besides commercial development.” Surat comes under the administrative control of Mumbai Division of the Western Railway (WR). It is one of the busiest railway stations on account of existing passengers and train traffic on WR and falls under A+ category of stations.
liance of country in the area of petroleum. Gujarat has emerged as one and only state that has created gas based economy. Through GSPC, Gujarat has laid huge gas grid and made gas for home and industrial us-
age available at doorstep. Through GSPC, Gujarat has set an example in the area of petroleum exploration. Rs 19,716 crore investment by GSPC is not wasted expense but an attempt to make India self reliant in the area of petroleum. By criticizing such best effort, Congress has again demonstrated its anti- Gujarat mentality. World’s 70% hydrocarbons are relatively more tough Mesozoic reserves.
Gujarat govt refutes allegations pertaining to GSPC Sunvilla News | Gandhinagar
Gujarat government has refuted allegations against Gujarat govt company Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation(GSPC). Following is the statement of Finance Minister and Govt spokesperson Saurabh Patel translated from Gujarat Those who describe the success of GSPC as wasted expenses lack understanding of petroleum exploration. And not just that but they hate self-re-
Bhikhudan Gadhvi receives grand felicitation
Correspondent | Junagadh
As he received the Padma award recently, folk artist Bhikhudan Gadhvi was given a grand felicitation by the city of Junagadh on the foundation day of Gujarat state. 120 bikes and over 25 cars rallied in procession that had a chariot over which Bhikhudan Gadhvi was sitting. The procession started from Gadhvi’s Radhakrushna nagar based residence where Junagadh Municipal Corproation(JMC) officials were present to honor him. Year : 02, Issue : 112 “Sunvilla Samachar” (English Daily) Printed at “Sunvilla Samachar, Daily Printing Press”, Survey No.: 1624-25-26, Final Plot No.F/P/537, Urmila Compound, Opp.Ambica Estate, G.D. School Road, Saijpur Bogha, Ahmedabad -382340 and Published at A-24, Sharddha Apartment, Thakkarnagar Road, Bapunagar, Ahmedabad-382350. Mo.: 9687612324, by Owner, Printer, & Publisher : Aksheshkumar S. Savaliya on date 04-05-2016 (Wednesday), Editor : Kapilkumar M. Hirpara* (*Responsible for selection of News under the PRB act). RNI No. : GUJENG/2014/59629