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Gaurakshaks ‘anti-social’: PM Modi PM Modi also added, “I’ve seen many people who carry out anti-social activities all night, and during the day they wear the garb of ‘gau rakshaks’ (cow protectors).”
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Sardar Sarovar Dam across Narmada river has started overflowing at Kevadia in Gujarat’s Narmada district, following the release of water from Omkareshwar dam in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, officials said. “Water level at Sardar Sarovar dam has reached 122.40 metres and is likely to increase up to 125.20 metres by tomorrow night,” Superintending engineer of Sardar Sarovar Nrmada Nigam Ltd (SSNL), Rajendra G Kanungo said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Townhall interaction with the nation on Saturday evening at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi said, “I feel angry when people, in the name of cow protection, do business”. The PM said, “I feel angry when people, in the name of cow protection, do business. Many people claim to be cow protectors just to hide their
Policeman arrested for raping girl at gun point
(H.S.) | Osmanabad A police sub-inspector from Osmanabad has been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl at gun point here, police said today. Prem Sukhdev Bansode (26), presently posted at Vishrambaug police station in Sangli district, was arrested here late last night, Additional SP Deepali Ghadge said. The victim along with her family was staying on rent at the accused’s house here, where the incident took place yesterday.
Girl dies after being hit by vehicle (H.S.) | Jaipur
illegal trade. Cows mostly die of eating plastic bags and these cow protectors should urge people not to throw plastic on roads, this will be a big service. (Kaafi log jo Gau rakshak hain, woh gau raksha sirf apne kaale dhandhe chupane ke liye karte hain. Gau raksha ke naam pe jo log dukaan khol ke baithe hain, mujhe unpe bada gussa aata hai).” PM Modi also added, “I’ve seen many people who carry
out anti-social activities all night, and during the day they wear the garb of ‘gau rakshaks’ (cow protectors).” There have been a spate of attacks by these so-called cow vigilantes over the past few weeks, with Dalits as well as the minorities facing the brunt of such activities. However, the BJP too has faced the repercussions following the flogging of some Dalits who were skinning of Gujarat. With Dalits against the government’s a dead cow in Una district across the state up in arms handling of the issue, the party could face the heat in the elections next year. Also, chief minister Anan-
Defamation case: Assam court summons Rahul Gandhi over remark against RSS (H.S.) | New Delhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by Kamrup Metropolitan court (Assam) in connection with a defamation case for his remark against RSS. He has to appear before the Court on September 29. A magisterial court in Guwahati had earlier deferred its decision on whether to issue summons to Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in a case of criminal defamation against him. An RSS volunteer Anjan Bora had filed a criminal
defamation case against Gandhi in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kamrup, claiming he had tarnished the organisation’s image by saying he was not allowed by its members to enter Barpeta Satra, a 16th century Vaish-
navite monastery, in Assam on December 12, 2015. Bora said Gandhi was supposed to go to the Satra but he did not do so and instead took part in a padayatra. Two days later on December 14 Gandhi told a press conference in Delhi that
Academic and activist: Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani rises in Gujarat Sunvilla News | Dholka
Ram Parmar had no idea about the young man on the dais, but the daily-wage labourer was impressed by the speaker’s raspy voice. More importantly, the core subject was close to his heart: atrocities on Dalits. Listening to that speech in his central Gujarat village on Friday, Parmar cheered every time there was a criticism of the government for continued attacks on his community. By when the crowd at the wedding hall in Dholka saw off the activist, Parmar had become his bigtime fan. Jignesh Mevani, a bespectacled lawyer, is earning admirers and followers in a big way across the western state. The 35-year-old resident of Ahmedabad is leading
A six-year-old girl was killed when an unidentified vehicle hit her on tonk road in the city. The victim, named Payal, belonged to a nomadic family and used to live on the footpath near B-2 bypass. Last night, a speeding vehicle hit her when she stood near the footpath, police said today. She was rushed to Jaipuria government hospital where the doctors declared her dead. “The matter is being investigated,” the police said. Sub Editor: Dhruvil Makani
he had tried to enter the Satra but was prevented from doing so by its elected members and RSS supporters. Dubbing the Congress leader’s assertion as a “blatant lie”, the RSS swayam sevak said in his petition that a lot of people, including women and elected leaders of the Satra, kept waiting for Gandhi on December 12 but he did not turn up. Gandhi’s claim in Delhi had brought down the image of RSS in society, Bora alleged. The court had examined several witnesses, including elected members of the Satra With agency inputs.
diben Patel too stepped down this week, in what many see as an attempt to douse the flames. The PM who also spoke on democracy said that the spirit of a democracy is incomplete if one thinks the citizen’s role stops at voting as participative democracy is essential. Answering questions from citizens from across the nation and abroad asked via video conferencing, Prime Minister Modi said, “‘Last mile delivery’ is as important as policies. The benefits must reach the
intended beneficiaries. If good governance is not stressed on then regular life of a citizen won’t change, won’t develop. If we don’t focus on good governance then lives of normal people will not change.” “Development and good governance should have a balanced relation, even for a small incident anywhere, Prime Minister is targeted. Holding Prime Minister responsible for everything that happens at every level in the nation can be good politically or for TRP.
Here are the top 8 quotes of PM Modi at the MyGov.in event
1. If democracy is limited to voting & choosing a Govt then the spirit of democracy would not develop. If good governance is not stressed on then regular life of a citizen wont change, won’t develop. 2. Development and good governance should have a balanced relation, even for a small incident anywhere, the PM is targeted. Holding PM responsible for everything that happens at every level in the nation, it can be good politically… or for TRP. 3. Grievance redressal is an essential component of democracy, every citizen should have their problems addressed and responded to Technology and good governance will benefit farmers. Most powerful thing in democracy is Grievance Redress System. 4. The world is in recession. Despite the purchasing capacity of world going down, we have a growth rate of 7.6%. 5. Tourism will boost our economy, we should try and drive our economy. If we achieve 8% growth rate for 30 years then, we will be at the top. 6. We need to focus on preventive and affordable health care. 7. So much money is spent on advertising about the importance of vaccinations, and even then so many children aren’t vaccinated. Health Department is reaching out household to household to reach everyone. We have introduced insurance in budget, so that the poorest of the poor receives good health care. 8. Cows mostly die of eating plastic bags and these Cow rakshaks should urge people to refrain from throwing plastic on roads. I’m angered by those who carry out activities in the name of Gau raksha.
Gujarat’s newly formed Cabinet will ensure it remains progressive: BJP (H.S.) | New Delhi
BJP leader Nalin Kohli said the new Gujarat cabinet’s strategy will be nothing but to continue the already good work in the state by the previous government
Following the appointment of state unit chief Vijay Rupani as the next Chief Minister of Gujarat, the Bharatiya Janata a foot-march to down- dat Samiti which is fight- Party (BJP) asserted that south Una, where cow ing against the July 11 the newly formed cabiprotectors thrashed four incident in Gir Somnath net will continue the deDalits last month. A vid- district, Mevani has be- velopmental work in the eo of the July 11 flogging come a rallying point for state and ensure that Gu- senior leaders and they Prime Minister Narendra of the state. I thank PM in the Saurashtra town those seeking renewed jarat remains one of the were there also as ob- Modi and BJP president Narendra Modi & BJP spurred Mevani to orga- discourse on Dalit is- high-progressive states servers. Now the Chief Amit Shah for reposing president Amit Shah for nize a Dalit mahasabha sues. The stubble-sport- in the country. BJP leader Minister, the Deputy faith in him, Rupani as- reposing faith in a hum(grand assembly) in ing leader might be from Nalin Kohli said the new Chief Minister, the Cab- serted that his team is ble karyakarta like me the state capital. That a middle-class family, Gujarat cabinet’s strat- inet that will be formed, fully committed to har- & giving me this oppor20,000-strong rally on but his ability to strike a egy will be nothing but they will start working nessing aspirations of tunity,” Rupani said in a July 31 saw Dalits taking chord with the poor in his to continue the already towards Gujarat and con- the poor, marginalised, series of tweets. He also a vow to discontinue with community was evident good work in the state tinue the work happen- farmers and youngsters. thanked the leadership of their age-old practice of in the mahasabha that by the previous govern- ing there and ensure that “Humbled and honoured his predecessor Anandiremoving cow carcasses was the biggest gathering ment. “This is a decision Gujarat remain one of at the opportunity to ben Patel saying that she and manual scavenging. for the cause of the Dalit of the legislative party. the high progressed state serve the state of Gujarat had led Gujarat and enAs the convener of the community in Gujarat’s The Central party had in the country,” he said. and work for the welfare riched the development Una Dalit Atyachar La- recent history. thanking & all round development journey of the state. already authorised our Meanwhile, Office: B/14, Madhav Chamber’s, India Colony, Opp-Vidhyanagar School, Bapunagar, Ahmedababad - 380024 Email: ssdaily2013@gmail.com Mo : 98250 98053
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The ecosystem created by GST will facilitate manufacturing hubs
India’s post-independence history has seen a few game-changing reforms like institutionalisation of centralised planning, the green and white revolutions, bank nationalisation, economic liberalisation, savings rate deregulation, FDI liberalisation and the golden quadrilateral project. These have exalted India’s economic status. The latest move by the government to pass the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill is a jewel in the crown of economic reforms. The GST will unify and strengthen India’s tax architecture and bring it in sync with some of the best tax systems in the world. It will make manufacturing efficient and boost the ease of doing business. In doing so, the GST will usher a virtuous growth cycle in India for several decades. A landmark change like the GST involves assiduous consensus-building in a federal political-economic structure. Countries that have implemented the GST have gone through a similar experience. The Narendra Modi government has, in fact, in a short span of a little over two years displayed deft floor management and outreach skills. It has brought together various stakeholders who now agree on the contours of the GST. The implementation of the 14th finance commission’s recommendations and gradual harmonisation of tax rates in the manufacturing and service sectors clearly gave a fillip to the consensus-building process for the GST. Policymakers will now work towards building the facilitating architecture in order to roll out GST from April 2017. Implementation of GST is expected to create a shift from a complex, multi-layered and cascading indirect tax system to a single unified indirect tax system that permits tax set off across the value chain, both for goods and services. This will lower the cost of production, making Indian goods competitive, visa-vis imports and enhance their profitability. Efficiency will drive economies of scale, leading to harnessing of inflation. Inter-state barriers to the trade of goods in the form of location-based tax requirements have led to deadweight losses with respect to transportation transit time. This has created inefficiencies in the supply chain. GST is expected to reduce the compliance scrutiny thereby leading to seamless movement of goods between states. Restructuring of inter-state transactions is expected to create a level playing field with the creation of a common national market. In this context, the government’s decision to scrap the one per cent inter-state levy was correct as it would have undermined the true benefit of GST by increasing compliance costs. Statistics suggest that, on an average, truckers lose about six hours daily in tax compliance-related matters at various entry points, adding to inefficiencies in logistics and transportation. Presently, all decisions with respect to supply and distribution are guided by the need to minimise the impact of indirect taxes. With the advent of GST, the supply chain decisions are likely to be a function of economic factors such as costs and proximity to markets rather than non-economic factors such as the VAT rate differentials between states. This shall lead to efficient reallocation of resources in the economy. The government’s push at making India the global hub for manufacturing is likely to be founded on the ecosystem that GST will create. A favourable environment for supply chains, seamless movement of goods between states and improved efficiency will foster higher growth in the manufacturing sector.
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“If democracy is limited to voting & choosing a Govt then the spirit of democracy would not develop. If good governance is not stressed on then regular life of a citizen wont change, won’t develop”, - In one of the first such initiatives, PM Narendra Modi interacted with the nation today in a town hall event held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Sonakshi Sinha’s Noor to release on April 2017 (H.S.) | Mumbai
Actress Sonakshi Sinha-starrer Noor, which will see her playing a journalist, is set to arrive in theatres on April 7 next year. Noor, a crime thriller comedy, is an adaptation of Pakistani novel Karachi, You’re Killing Me! by Saba Imtiaz. “The date is set! #Noor arrives 7th April, 2017 #LifeIsGood #GotMyGlowOn #Yay @NoorTheFilm @Abundantia_Ent @TSeries,” Sonakshi Sinha tweeted. The film is being directed by Sunhil Sippy. It centres around a 20-year-old reporter Ayesha Khan, living in Karachi, and her
misadventures and finding a nice lover. In the one minute trailer of the film Noor, one got a glimpse of the many moods of Sonakshi Sinha. The book Karachi ,You’re Killing Me!, tells the story of a young journalist, who is unable to tolerate the elite people of Pakistan. With the profession of a jour-
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all the way for a six. MS Dhoni: The Untold Story first teaser showed Sushant as a railway ticket checker walking among a group of commuters on the railway station. Thus giving us an insight of Dhoni’s inspiring journey in a one-minute long video. While MS Dhoni fans are eagerly waiting for the trailer, they will also be treated with two other Bollywood biggies Mohenjo Daro and Rustom, which are also releasing on the same day. Direc-
tor Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama Mohenjo Daro stars Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, whereas Neeraj Pandey’s Rustom also Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz, Esha Gupta and Arjan Bajwa. In MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sushant Singh Rajput plays the titular role alongside Kiara Advani who will be playing the part of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife Sakshi. The movie is slated to release on September 30.
Tiger Shroff: Cable work for stunts difficult
(H.S.) | New Delhi Actor Tiger Shroff, who has performed daredevilry in films like ‘Heropanti’ and ‘Baaghi’, says he used cables for the first time for stunts in ‘A Flying Jatt’. He feels it’s an art to perform action with cables. ‘A Flying Jatt’ is my most challenging film and I am very happy that Remo (D’Souza) sir
Haryana bans comedy film ‘The Legend of Michael Mishra’ (H.S.) | Chandigarh
A day after the Punjab government imposed a ban on the screening of comedy film “The Legend of Michael Mishra”, the Haryana government on Friday announced a similar ban in the state. “The Haryana government has banned the screening of the film ‘The Legend of Michael Mishra’ in the state till further orders,” a Haryana government spokesman said here. “The decision to this effect was taken in view of the reports that there was resentment among members of the Valmiki community regarding some objectionable utterances in a part of the film,” he said. The film, released on Friday
(August 5), stars Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari and Boman Irani. “The Haryana government had received information that certain organisations and individuals were protesting against the exhibition of this film, as the lead actor, Mr. Arshad Warsi, in a scene utters objectionable words which have the potential to outrage the religious feelings of the Valmiki community,” the spokesman said. The ban was imposed after a committee, set up by the Haryana government,
watched the film and recommended that the film’s screening be stopped. “The committee recommended that it was essential to take necessary action in stopping the release of this film in cinema halls and multiplexes as its release could cause communal violence and damage to public and private property, causing a serious law and order situation,” he added. The Punjab government had on Thursday announced a ban on the screening of the comedy film.
cess of her latest release ‘Dishoom’, an action-adventure film which also features Varun Dhawan and John Abraham, says it is a “dream” to work with superstars like Shah Rukh and Aamir. “They are legends,” she said and added: “It’s about grow-
ing and learning as an actor, so definitely, I would love to work with them.” Jacqueline is currently gearing up for her next release ‘A Flying Jatt’, directed by Remo D’Souza. The film also stars Tiger Shroff and is set to hit the screens on August 25.
on the screen, it has to be Nawazuddin Sididiqui. After impressing fans and critics alike with Manjhi and Raman Raghav 2.0 this year, he’s back with another blockbuster role, as Freaky Ali in Sohail Khan’s film by the same name. Sharing Nawaz’s picture, Salman tweeted, “The Freak Nawaz, poor man in the rich man sports who became the game changer #Freakyali” The first look of the film was
released on Friday. The picture has Nawazuddin ditch his usual rustic looks and play a suave golfer. The film traces the story of an extortionist who turns into a star golf player in a bid to win the love of his life, played by Amy Jackson. Arbaaz Khan will also be seen in the film. Brothers Salman, Arbaaz and Sohaail will launch the first trailer of Freaky Ali on Sunday at a grand event in Mumbai. “I’ve been practicing the game (golf) for the last one year and it has taught me the virtue of patience. That’s where the concept of Freaky Ali struck me. It was delighting to have wrapped up the film in 40 days with shoots in Mumbai, Delhi and Pune and within a certain budget. This is the first time my production costs have run into single digits,” Sohail said.
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nalist in one of the most dangerous cities in the world, Ayesha Khan’s job often includes turning up at spots where an explosion took place and thereby get a horrific view of the scattered body parts. Ayesha struggles to deal with her life but deep within she wishes to find a nice lover for herself.
MS Dhoni poster: Sushant Singh Rajput as Dhoni hooks a full-blown cricketing avatar
The Untold Story trailer, which is releasing on August 12, will unfold the journey of the cricketing legend MS Dhoni which many are not aware of. And ahead of the trailer launch, the makers of the film have released another poster featuring Sushant Singh Rajput as the iconic MS Dhoni. The poster showcases the actor in a full-blown cricketing avatar, adopting the batting stance and swinging the hook shot of MS Dhoni. Sushant has worked hard to fit the bill of this cricketing legend. He also faced injuries while practicing MS Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot, which makes the ball disappear from the stadium going
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has given me this challenge and that he let me become his superhero,” Tiger said. “There was a lot of preparation for the action and the character. We are trying to show a different kind of action and this is the first time I have used cable work. I used to think that ‘I can do stunts, I don’t need to do cables’. “But when I actually used some ca-
bles for the first time, I realised that it is an art in itself. It is very difficult to maintain one’s body language on cables, so it is not easy being a superhero,” Tiger said at the launch of the song ‘Beat pe booty’. A Flying Jatt’ will see Tiger in the role of a superhero who deals with several weaknesses which create comical moments. “I have done action in my past two films and here I got the chance to tap into some humorous action. So that is a very difficult genre to express. But thanks to my director, who was very clear, and who told me exactly what I needed to do... That made my job easier. Hats off to legends like Jackie Chan, who make it all look so easy,” he added.
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who starred with superstar Salman Khan in the 2014 actioner ‘Kick’, now wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Asked if she is keen to work with Bollywood’s other two popular Khans, Jacqueline told agency: “Absolutely. I think that is on everyone’s wish list... It enriches you as an actor... More the actors you work with, you learn a lot.” The 30-year old actress, who is currently riding high on the suc-
Salman Khan shares Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s first look from Freaky Ali
(H.S.) | New Delhi Looks like Salman Khan is on a promotional spree these days: After urging fans to watch Akshay Kumar’s Rustom next Friday, the Dabangg star has now shared the first look of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Freaky Ali. But here’s the catch: Freaky Ali is helmed by Salman’s brother Sohail Khan. If there is one actor in Bollywood who could make any character come alive
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Kids with autism may increase siblings’ risk of disorder
Agency | New York The risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder is 14 times higher if an older sibling has the disorder, says a study. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairments in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour. The findings showed that children with older siblings who had autism had the disease rate of 11.3 per cent compared to 0.92 per cent for those with unaffected older siblings. The risk level was found consistent across gestational age at birth. Younger siblings who were born at preterm (28-36 gestational weeks) and had an older sibling diagnosed with autism were at 10 times increased risk for developing the developmental disorder. “Our study provides additional insights into how autism affects siblings,” said Darios Getahun, Scientist at Kaiser Permanente – a US-based health care company.
www.sunvillasamachar.com England vs Pakistan: Shoaib Mohammad backs Pakistan to create Edgbaston Test history (H.S.) | Karachi
Former Test player Shoaib Mohammad has called on Pakistan to put relentless pressure on England in the third Test if they want to create history by becoming the first Asian side to win at Edgbaston. In reply to England’s first innings score of 297, Pakistan scored exactly 400 to take a lead of 103 before Alastair Cook (64) and Alex Hales (50) showcased a solid opening to propel their side to a 17-run lead at stumps on Day Three. Shoaib, who believes Pakistan are still slight favourites to win this Test, urged the Misbah-ul-Haq-led side not to allow England fight
back in the remaining two days, the Express Tribune reported. The highlight of the Pakistan’s innings was Sami Aslam (82) and Azhar Ali (139) sharing a huge 181-run stand for the second wicket. Reflecting on the same, Shoaib said he is more impressed by Aslam’s innings than Azhar’s ton because he displayed better tech-
niques and plans and left the England bowlers frustrated by leaving good deliveries. The four-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1 following England’s massive 330-run win over Pakistan in the second match at Old Trafford. Misbah’s side won the first match by 75 runs at Lord’s for the first time in 20 years.
the wind. It was difficult to follow and understand. I shot the arrow and it was a miss. Of course is not what I expected, but there’s nothing I can do about it now,” Deepika said after the event.The wayward performance will affect India’s medal prospects as a top four-finish would have given them a bye to the quarters but the team, which logged 1892 points together, will now begin the elimination stage from the first round of 16 on Saturday. They will open their campaign
against Colombia who were ranked 10th. If they manage to advance, India may face second ranked Russia and third ranked China in their prospective quarters and semifinal clashes. The double Commonwealth Games gold medalist led by one point after 30 arrows only to slip in the sixth end when she shot a poor 49 with scores of 9,9,8,8,8,7. The worst happened in the last arrow of the seventh end when she drew a blank by completely missing the target. Deepika raised her game from the next five ends by securing 13 perfect 10s from 30 arrows but it could only raise her ranking up to 20. In the individual round, Deepika will face 45th ranked Kristine Esebua of Georgia, while Bombayla will take on 41st ranked Laurence Baldauff of Austria and Laxmirani’s first round challenger would be Alexandra Longova of Slovakia.
The BCCI had at its working committee meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday announced the four-member panel, only to be told by the Lodha committee that it had asked only the board president and secretary to meet it on August 9. According a senior board member who attended the SGM, Katju’s role would be unofficial and only president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke would meet the Lodha panel. However, BCCI officials were tight-lipped about what role Katju would play. “We have not decided yet who will
meet the Lodha committee. We will let you know when we decide,” Shirke told HT. However, there is scepticism among the officials. Some feel the BCCI was poorly advised to form a legal panel. “This is pure stupidity. They are inviting fresh trouble for all of us. I don’t know who is advising them,” a senior BCCI member said. Sources within the Lodha committee feel the forming of such a panel would be in contempt of the Supreme Court’s July 18 order ratifying the report on reforming the sports body. The judgement clearly says the Lodha committee would implement its recommendations over six months and BCCI must assist in that overhaul. Para 92 of the order says, “Needless to say that the BCCI and all concerned shall cooperate and act in aid of the committee and its directives.
Apple falters in India as Android continues to grow; why iPhones don’t sell
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While several smartphone companies are looking at India as a leading emerging market, Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook seems to be more interested in China at the moment. And that is apparent from the sales of the iPhone in India, the world’s second most populated country and the world’s third largest smartphone market, after China and the United States. According to a data released by market research firm Strategy Analytics (via BusinessWire), Apple’s iPhones sales in India have plummeted in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, while that of its rivals — Android phones — saw a huge growth. According to the report, total smartphone shipments in India grew 19 percent annually from 25.8 million units in Q2 2015 to 30.7 million in Q2 2016. It says that 29.8 million or 97 percent smartphones run on Google’s Android. The share of Android in the Indian smartphone market was 90 percent last year.
Archer Deepika Kumari expressed bewilderment after a dismal show during the women’s team event where the Indian team finished a dejecting seventh in the qualification round of the Rio Olympics. All Deepika managed was 640 out of 720 which was good enough for a 20th position while experienced Bombayla Devi Laishram shot 638 to finish 24th and Laxmirani Majhi finished 43rd with 614 points. “Nothing was wrong apart from
Central bank should enjoy autonomy: Kaushik Basu
Fearing legal backlash, BCCI prunes legal panel
Agency | Kolkata Stressing upon the fact that a Central bank should enjoy autonomy, World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu said on Friday that ensuring the same is very important. Asked about the proposed monetary policy panel, Basu said, “In general it is extremely important that the central bank has autonomy,” Basu said on the sidelines of an IIM-Calcutta lecture when asked about the proposed monetary panel. The panel aims to institutionalise decision making on interest and inflation. The monetary policy committee or panel is likely to be composed of six voting members: three from RBI and three government-appointed members with Governor having overriding power with casting vote in case of tie. Basu, who is rumoured to be in the race for the RBI’s top job, declined to comment. According to reports, Basu, who is stepping down as the World Bank’s chief economist, made it to a shortlist of candidates to take over as RBI Governor after incumbent Raghuram Rajan’s term expires on September 4. RBI deputy governor Urjit Patel, former deputy governor Subir Gokarn and State Bank of India Chair Arundhati Bhattacharya are also in the fray, the reports suggested.
(H.S.) | New Delhi The Indian cricket board has made a quick retreat following adverse reaction to its naming a four-member panel of legal experts headed by former Supreme Court judge, Markandey Katju, to tackle the Justice RM Lodha committee recommendations. Aware of another legal backlash and possible contempt of court, BCCI on Friday informed its state associations at its Special General Meeting (SGM) that it would only be a one-man panel with Katju the sole member.
SPORTS ROUNDUP Rio 2016 Olympics: High expectations from Indian shooters
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The Maracana stadium in Brazil hosted one of the most glittering Olympic opening ceremonies on Friday, August 5. Greece led the Olympic parade followed by other countries with the hosts, Brazil, concluding the march-past. A total of 207 countries and a refugee team will be participating in this year’s Olympics. The Indian contingent has sent their largest ever contingent to Rio 2016 Olympics. Medal hopes are already running high as the Indian men’s hockey team start this year’s Gold conquest against Ireland on Saturday, August 6. The first medal events at the Olympics
will see sports in Archery, Road cycling, Fencing, Judo, Shooting, Swimming and Weightlifting vie to bring the tally underway. While the hype will be centered around the Indian hockey team, the shooting contingent will be looking to make a mark in Rio. For India, Jitu Rai, Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul will kick start the 10 metre air rifle event at the National
Shooting Centre on August 6. Also involved in shooting on August 6 will be Gurpreet Singh in 10 metre air pistol. Jitu was the first shooter to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics after a silver medal at the 51st Shooting World Championships in Spain. Jitu Rai, 29, is possibly India’s biggest medal hope in the shooting event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
clinical in their approach while bolwing in the first innings. Rangana Herath’s hat-trick in the first innings put the base of Sri Lanka’s win. Courtesy Hertha’s spell, the vistors were bundled out for a mere total of 106 runs. Sri Lanka in the second innings began the proceedings in aggressive fashion. Though, the wickets kept on tumbling but their run-rate never genrally dropped. they ended their second innings at 237 runs to set Australia a target of 413 runs. Australia had the most miserbale starts as they were left tottering at 10/3 losing opener Adam Voges, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon early during the
course of the chase. Kangaroos then ended day 2 at 25/3 with skipper Steve Smith and David Warner at the crease. Day 3’s start saw a different strategy from the Australian captain and his deputy. They tried to take on the bowling attack and were a bit successful as well. But soon the pair was undone by Perera’s spin web. Australia saw a flurry of wickets and more than half a side was back in the hut before lunch on day 3. Not much of a time was wasted by the Sri Lankan bowlers as they bowled Australia out for 183 to win the match and series. Perera bagged a total of 10 wickets in the match while Australia had something to cheer about as the Aussie quicker bowler had 11 scalps in the Test match. This is Australia’s 8th loss on the trot in the sub-continent. Sri Lanka will be the holders of the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy for the first time since its inception
nav Bindra, marched their way out in the middle as the Rio Olympics kicked off in a spectacular fashion with a colourful opening ceremony at the Macarana Stadium. The opening ceremony started off with lively performances depicting Brazilian cul-
ture and tradition. With the theme of world peace and environment, the programme retraced the history of Brazil – the arrival of the Portuguese, the African influence on its culture, the immigration of Arab and Japanese communities and the rise of great cities.
Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera’s spin web anchor Sri Lanka to historic series win
(H.S.) | Galle Sri lanka registered a historic series win at Galle over Australia after the home team clinched victory by 229 runs. This is the the first ever time when Sri lanka have won a Test series against the Aussies. Riding on unsung hero of the side Dilruwan Perera who bagged six wickets in the second innings, the Lankan lions started demolishing the Australian batting right from the beginnings. Sri lanka now lead the threematch Test series 2-0. Earlier Sri lanka after winning the toss, elected to bat first and scored 281 runs, in reply, Australians were totally outplayed by the hosts. They were
Rio 2016 Olympics: Good luck team India, says Rahul Gandhi (H.S.) | New Delhi
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday wished good luck to the Indian contingent participating at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying that the entire nation was standing behind them. “Good luck Team India for #Rio2016! A special shout out to all our athletes with events today. You have a billion hearts beating for you!,” the Office of Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet. Earlier today, Indian contingent, led by ace shooter Abhi-
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Fawad Khan: “I was an angry young man!”
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‘All good things come to an end’ as will the #FawadFestival presented by Zindagi, as it reaches its finale this Sunday. Spend an entire day watching Fawad Khan, as the poignant WaliBakht in back to back episodes of Numm on 7th August 2016, from 12.00 noon onwards, only on Zindagi. Fawad’s character Wali in the show is entangled in age old customs that affect him and his relationships. Wali tries to break the barriers of old traditions and rebels in his own quiet way when forced to abide by the decisions made by
his grandfather. What not many people know however, is that like Wali, Fawad too was quite a rebel in his youth, especially during his college days. Talking about his teenage days, Fawad said, “I was an angry young man, a rebel without a cause and I channelised my emotions into my music. I felt that I could actually make a difference, set new trends and send out messages that departed from the usual romantic odes.” Numm is a story of family, love, politics, feudal rituals and customs. The story shows the impact of strict customs and rituals of the feudal world
on the inter-personal relationship of the three main characters, Wali (Fawad Khan), Mahjabeen (Sania Saeed) and Neelam (Kanza Wayne). WaliBakht is already married to Mahjabeen for the past 17 years as part of the punishment (Wani) for the crime that her family has committed against Wali’s family. Wali’s grandfather reasons with Wali that as per the feudal diktat, Mahjabeen can never be his rightful wife, hence he must marry Neelam and provide him with a lawful heir. Here begins Wali’s struggle as he is caught between his two wives, with Neelam’s resistance to make a place for herself in the family and Mahjabeen’s great efforts to sustain her importance in the household affairs. Will Wali be able to provide justice to his wives and stand up against the feudal system?
Max Celebrates The Beginning Of Festive Season With Its Gujarati Family Launches ‘Farva ni Majja’ Sunvilla News | Rajkot
India’s leading value fashion brand, Max celebrates the beginning of festive season with its family in Gujarat. With the new campaign ‘Farva ni Majja’, Max is trying to connect with all families in Gujarat and build excitement with its consumers. Max has 7 stores in Gujarat and is looking to expand by next year. With 3 stores in the city, Max is the largest shopping destination for Vadodara. Piyush Sharma, Regional Manager (West), Max says, “This is the apt time to engage with our shoppers in Gujarat as this month is when all Gujaratis start planning their travel for the festive season. Through our new campaign we will be taking different occasions and celebrating these festivities with families. Gujarat is an important market for us; we have
over 2000 looks available under Rs. 599 for all our families here.” Max is running several offers during the celebration - Customers can participate and get a chance to win all expense paid trip to Thailand. Through a slogan contest, every month (August – Sept) one winner will win a National tour. In association with Sterling Holidays. All National Winners will be eligible for the grand prize too Movie Vouchers (Inox Gift Vouchers worth Rs. 600) to be won every weekend in all the stores. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday the highest shopper will win couple movie passes. Hoodies, Jeans, Boots, a nip in the air and flushed cheeks, as the weather turns cooler Max brings you it’s All New Autumn collection! The new collection is all about giving you the nudge to do what you always dreamt of doing.
Gujarat Dalits to dump ‘armed’ gods, says activist Prakash Ambedkar
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The leaderless Dalit uprising in Gujarat has come as a surprise to many but no one has been more stunned than Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr B R Ambedkar, the Dalit icon and father of the Constitution. Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, Prakash said, “Our experience with Dalits in Gujarat from the times of my grandfather was that they are passive and unmoved by calls to agitate. Babasaheb and even my father (Yashwant Ambedkar) held many meetings in Gujarat and tried desperately to organise them into one unit. But while they would attend their meetings, they would just quietly go back and do nothing.” But now, ever since cow vigilantism
victimised four Dalits who were skinning a dead cow in Gir Somnath district, there has been an upsurge of anger that culminated in a huge demonstration in Ahmedabad on July 31 and a unique protest by either dumping cow carcasses in front of government offices or refusal to lift those carcasses at all. Prakash is
now stunned by the larger social churning in Hindu society that is being unleashed in Gujarat. He believes that churning will spread across India and lead to a religious realignment of sorts. For when he travelled across Una and other parts of Gujarat where Dalits are up in arms against dominant castes, he discov-
peaceful gods like Ganesha, Laxmi, Saraswati, Kuber and their own local gods and saints who do not hold weapons in their hands.’’ Prakash stresses this by no quarter means that Dalits in Gujarat are finally ready for a conversion to other religions– like Buddhism, to which Dalits in Maharashtra took in a big way in the footsteps of Babasaheb Ambedkar. Dalits in Gujarat had resisted such conversions even then and they are still not ready to quit the Hindu fold now. “But they wish to redefine Hinduism as a religion of peace rather than violence.”
ered the beginnings of a movement to render Hinduism a more peaceful religion and society than is visible now. “They are organising themselves to give up Hindu gods who are traditionally weapon wielding – like Rama, Shiva, Krishna and Durga among others. They will Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad henceforth only worship A tree plantation drive the non-weapon wielding to pledge support to the green cause and motivate the youth to take proactive steps and preserve the environment was touched a 52 week high of Rs. 99 initiated by the Strateon 13-Jul-2016 and a 52 week low gic Youth Group (www. of Rs. 65.5 on 25-Aug-2015. Last businessactivist.in) toone week high and low of the scrip day. Christened “Tree for stood at Rs. 92 and Rs. 89 respec- Life” led by Deependra tively. The promoters holding in the Jaisalmeri, similar drives company stood at 58.21 % while In- are scheduled to be repstitutions and Non-Institutions held licated across 25 states. 26.55 % and 15.24 % respectively. To mark the day, an exThe stock traded above its 50 DMA. clusive song ”Main” dedicated to Mother Nature was released, supported by Hhara Charitable trust. Present on the occasion was Shri Sanjay Agarwal, Green Man and President of Akhil Bharatiya Vyapar Mahasabha who has taken an oath at Global Warming Summit, Del-
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Breastfeeding: Cornerstone of Child and Mother’s Well Being, Say Doctors Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Breastfeeding has myriad benefits for both the baby and the mother. Breast milk is undoubtedly the best nutrition for newborns. Not only does it help to strengthen the mutual bond, but also brings in a sense of wellness for both, say medical experts. This view has been endorsed by international and national agencies that support mother-andchild health. reastfeeding has been said to be the cornerstone of the child and the mother’s well being. “Breastfeeding is not just healthy for the baby; it does the mother good too. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer and helps reduce unnecessary weight gained during pregnancy. Women have reduced chances of heart disease and diabetes too. It also regulates of blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This is a practice which should be made near-universal and nur-
tured at all levels of the society,” Dr. Monika Patel, Consultant Gynecologist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Ahmadabad underlining the significance of breastfeeding in both mother and children. Breast milk builds bones, baby’s brain and nerve function. Its primary role though, is as an immune-booster, protecting baby from infectious diseases. “Mother’s milk is made by nature in a composition that easily digested by babies. Colostrums, the first milk produced within 2-4 days after the child is born, forms a protective layer over the mucous membranes present in the infant’s nose, mouth and intestines; hence protecting
it from harmful germs,” Dr. Monika Patel In terms of maternal health, studies now reveal that it actually helps to prevent osteoporosis in women, provided the mother gets adequate nutrition and an enhanced supply of calcium at this time. “It is important for the mother to eat a well balanced diet. This is because the infant also gains nutrition from what the mother eats or drinks. Nursing mother should not drink alcohol, restrict caffeine, and should avoid foods that are extremely spicy or oily or high in toxins (junk food). They should eat home-cooked fresh food with lot of fluids and fruits and vegetables.”
WWF-India and Discovery Kids today announced their partnership to host the 2016 edition of the Wild Wisdom Quiz - India’s biggest and only national-level wildlife quiz. Focusing on the theme of ‘Evolution and Biodiversity’, the quiz not only tests children’s knowledge about the planet and its various facets but also aims to build awareness and knowledge among children about the
constantly evolving biological diversity that makes our planet special. Discovery Kids & WWF-India’s Wild Wisdom Quiz 2016, reaching out to more than 15,000 schools and over 40,00,000 children,will be conducted in 13 cities across India,. Supported by theCentral Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the quiz will be conducted at the primary,middle and senior level. The National Finale will be held in New Delhi in October during the Wildlife Week (Oct 2nd-8th). The top 3 winning teamswill be taken on an all-paid trip to a
conservation landscape to witness on-ground activities as well as experience wildlife and nature like never before. Commenting on the association, Rajiv Bakshi, Vice President, Discovery South Asiasaid, “We are proud to associate with WWF India for the Wild Wisdom Quiz 2016. It is the ideal platform to engage young minds to learn about the rich natural heritage of our country. Our objective is to spread the message of a healthy and sustainable environment and encourage children to participate and take pride in our bio-diversity.”
hi to plant 20 crore trees across India, out of which they are planning to plant 1 crore trees in Gujarat. The Strategic Youth Group also contributed to the effort and an aggressive plantation drive will now cover the whole of Gujarat beginning from Ahmedabad on August 6, 2016. Shri Sham Sundar Jaju, the National Vice President of BJP and Ahmedabad Mayor Shri Gautam Shah graced the event among 500 other dignitaries. Commitment letters from all the par-
ticipants and business groups were signed to take forward the activity. Among the leading corporate entities who have come forth include Hhara Charitable Trust, The Grand Bhagwa-
ti (TGB), Young Indian (CII), Rotary Supreme, Super Bread, Shree Balaji Group, NCB Healthy Campus, Hidden Brains, Seneca Media, Chitra Publicity,Asian Bariatrics and many more.
DISCOVERY KIDS & WWF-INDIAPARTNER TO BRING INDIA’S BIGGEST WILDLIFE QUIZ’WILD WISDOM QUIZ 2016’
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Gujarat Industries signs Power Purchase agreements with Solar Energy Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited has signed Power Purchase agreements with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited for 2 x 40 MW Solar Power Projects in Gujarat Solar Park, Village Charanka, Dist. Patan, Gujarat under National Solar Mission (NSM) Phase-II, Batch IV. Gujarat Industries Power Co Ltd
ended at Rs. 90.75, up by Rs. 0.75 or 0.83% from its previous closing of Rs. 90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 90 and touched a high and low of Rs. 91.2 and Rs. 90 respectively. A total of 43620(NSE+BSE) shares were traded on the counter. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 1372.59 crore. The BSE group ‘B’ stock of face value Rs. 10
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