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News Brief “Siachen Snow Miracle” Honey bees attack tourists in Konark Temple Agency | Bhubaneswar
At least 15 tourists, including four foreigners, were injured after being stung by honey bees at the world famous Sun Temple at Konark today, police said. The injured, including children and women, were rushed to a government hospital at Konark. While nine tourists were discharged from the hospital after preliminary treatment, four foreign nationals and two persons from Chattisgarh have to be admitted, an attending doctor said.
Not doing any Yash Raj film: Taapsee Pannu
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Actress Taapsee Pannu has denied reports that she has has been approached for a yet-untitled film under the YRF banner. The 28-yearold “Baby” actress took to Twitter to set the record straight and said she is doing only two films for now. “For all the speculations and source stories, I’m right now on for #Ghazi and an untitled movie under #RisingSunFilms ONLY *period*,” she tweeted.
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Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad in comatose state, condition critical
Siachen: world’s highest battleground About 2,700 troops from either side have died in the last three decades on the glacier, with the majority of deaths attributed to exposure to extreme weather
Agency | New Delhi Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad, who was miraculously found alive after remaining buried under snow for six days, is comatose and his condition is extremely critical, Army Hospital Research and Referral said after he was flown in to New Delhi from Siachen Glacier on Tuesday. Fortunately, there was no cold exposure-related frost bite or bony injuries to him, a medical bulletin issued by the hospital said. “He has been placed on a ventilator to protect his airway and lungs in view of his comatose state. He remains
extremely critical and is expected to have a stormy course in the next 24 to 48 hrs due to the complications caused by re-warming and establishment of blood flow to the cold parts of the body,” it said. The soldier, who was earlier declared dead by the authorities, was found to be conscious but drowsy and disoriented on Monday after he was located during rescue operation. “He is currently comatose and continues to be in shock with low blood pressure. He has pneumonia and his investigations have revealed liver and kidney dysfunction,” the bulletin read. He was “severely dehydrated,
The condition of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who was miraculously found alive after remaining buried in snow for six days after the avalanche in Siachen, remains critical, according to the medical bulletin
hypothermic, hypoxic, hypoglycemic and in shock. He was immediately resuscitated by the doctors at the site, who had been there for the past five days in the hope of a survivor,” it said. He was treated with warm intravenous fluids, humidified warm oxygen and passive external re-warming. Koppad was flown out from the site on Tuesday by helicopter along with a medical specialist to the Siachen Base Camp, from where he was brought to the Thois air base.
David Headley was asked by Pakistan’s ISI to recruit spies from Indian Army Agency | Mumbai
Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley said on Tuesday that terror outfits LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen were given “financial” and “military” support by the ISI as he made fresh revelations including about an aborted plan to target Indian defence scientists and famous Siddhivinayak temple. On the second day of his deposition through videoconferencing from a US jail before the Special TADA Court here,
He was then transferred to Delhi by a fixed-wing aircraft of IAF along with a critical care specialist of the force and a medical specialist from the base camp. Koppad is being treated by a team of intensivists, neurologist, nephrologist, endocrinologist and surgeons. He has been
administered fluids, drugs to bring up his blood pressure, besides antibiotics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, had visited the hospital earlier on Tuesday. Modi said Koppad is an “outstanding soldier” whose “endurance and in-
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Headley said he was tasked with luring spies from the Indian Army to work for Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). In his response to questions posed by Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, Headley admitted to working both
for the LeT and the ISI. He named three officials of the Pakistan army and ISI - Colonel Shah, Lt Colonel Hamza and Major Samir Ali - besides retired army officer Abdul Rehman Pasha who was closely working with LeT and Al-Qaeda.
domitable spirit” cannot be described in words. “We are all hoping & praying for the best,” Modi added. On his part, Suhag commended the brave heart for his indomitable mental robustness and his refusal to give in to harsh elements of nature. He also conveyed best wishes on behalf of all ranks of the army for his early and complete recovery.
Following a sensible marketing during the just-concluded IPL Auction 2016, one of the newest franchises in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), the Gujarat Lions have roped in former Zimbabwe skipper, Heath Streak as their bowling head coach for the upcoming ninth season of the IPL. Streak, who was a former Zimbabwean seamer is also the present bowling coach of the Bangladesh national
team, and in what seems to be not an exclusive contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), he cannot be barred by the national board from taking the similar job role on Tuesday. Streak has
been a highly successful as his role of the bowling coach. He was appointed as the bowling head coach of Bangladesh in May 2014, and ever since, the teams has been highly successful, espe-
cially in the One-Day International (ODI) format, as the results have improved massively for the team, that included a fair performance in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, and they also fared well in the bilateral series against India, Pakistan and South Africa. Also, the upcoming seamers for Bangladesh in the form of Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed and Rubel Hossain have developed into one of the highly talented seamers under his guidance.
India bundled out for just 101 runs Train crash in Germany kills at least 9, injures 150 as Sri Lankan pacers dominate
A 45-year-old Dalit woman was murdered after allegedly being Agency | Bad Aibling raped, sparking protests Agency | Pune been rested for the series near Daurala area here. ahead of the all important Two commuter trains “The 45-year-old wom- That’s a wicket for Rajitha Asia Cup and World T20. crashed head-on Tuesday an went to collect fodder off his second ball in inDespite Kohli’s absence, morning in a remote area but when she did not re- ternational cricket! I don’t the hosts need not worry in southern Germany, turn till late evening, the know if that stopped on much as openers Rohit killing at least nine people family members with the Rohit a little. He checked Sharma and Shikhar Dha- and injuring some 150, his drive, and spooned it help of villagers started wan have been in good some of whom had to be in the air for mid-off to searching for her. “They team is sky high followlast week, need to win the form of late. The duo will cut out of the wreckage catch diving to his right found her half-naked Team India will be aiming ing a 3-0 hammering of series against Lanka to re- aim to exploit the Lankan and transported across a body with injury marks, to hold on to their current Australia Down Under tain the coveted position bowlers in batting friend- river for medical care, po- hurt have serious injuries, police spokesman Rainer indicating attack by a form when they take on and the T20I series against in International Crick- ly Indian pitches especial- lice said. The two region- he added. It took hours to Scharf told the AP from sharp object, in a near- an injury-hit Sri Lanka in the Island nation will be et Council (ICC) T20I ly when pacer Lasith Ma- al trains crashed before 7 reach some of the injured the scene. The rail line is by sugarcane farm. The the opening game of their ideal for preparations for rankings. While Lanka linga is not in the squad a.m. on the single line that in the wreckage and au- commonly used by combody has been sent for three-match Twenty20 In- the upcoming Asia Cup will also aim to win the due to injury. The return runs near Bad Aibling, in thorities were still work- muters heading to work post mortem,” a police ternational (T20I) series in Bangladesh and World series, if they win it 2-1 of experienced Suresh Bavaria, and that several ing at midday to remove in Munich, and would spokesman said. The vic- at the Maharashtra Crick- T20 in India in March- they will gain the top Raina and Yuvraj Singh wagons overturned, po- the final body from the normally also carry chiltim’s husband has regis- et Association Stadium April. India, who vaulted spot and India will slip to into the squad makes it lice spokesman Stefan train. “Once that is done dren traveling to school, tered a complaint against in Pune on Tuesday. The seven places to first after third position. India’s star more challenging for the Sonntag told The Associ- then the investigators can but they are currently on unidentified persons. ated Press. Fifty of those begin their work,” federal holiday. confidence of the home sweeping aside Australia batsman Virat Kohli has opposition. Corpo. 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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India needs a time-bound resolution of loan defaults (NPA)
The banking sector in India, dominated by stateowned banks or public-sector banks (PSBs), is ridden with multiple problems. One that needs urgent attention is the high level of non-performing assets (NPAs) and restructured assets. Stressed assets (NPAs plus loans that have been restructured) for scheduled commercial banks have steadily increased over the last five years to reach 11.3 per cent of total advances in September. For the PSBs, it was higher at 14.1 per cent. Tackling this has to be a priority because banks, which are gasping for breath today, will be expected to gallop tomorrow when the demand for credit picks up. India’s 29 state-owned banks have written off a total of Rs 1.14 lakh crore between 2012-13 and 2014-15. A newspaper report on Monday about these write-offs only underlines the gravity of India’s problem with bad loans and the consequent constriction of credit flow. To put things in perspective, such an amount would be enough to build more than 11,000 km of national expressways at an average cost of Rs 10 crore per km entirely funded by the government. Likewise, with Rs 1.14 lakh crore, the government could have widened the scope of the rural job scheme by nearly four times. In recent days, mounting bad loans and high default rates by large companies have drawn criticism from experts and regulators, including Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan, who minced no words against those who “celebrate birthday bashes” despite owing a lot money. While one needs to be sensitive to those who default on loans because of genuine, but unforeseen, business reasons, it may be time to take a tough stance on loan defaulters who can pay, but won’t. These are wilful defaulters; the rules should be changed to allow banks to press criminal charges against such black sheep. The banking sector has been beset with loans that have turned bad due to slow economic growth and delays in project implementation. For 39 listed banks, gross non-performing assets (NPAs) rose nearly 27% to Rs 3.4 lakh crore for the quarter ended September 2015 from Rs 2.68 lakh crore in the same quarter in 2014. Of the September 2015 gross NPA figure, more than one-sixth are wilful. There is also an urgent need to come out with a mechanism that would ensure time-bound closure of legal cases pertaining to NPAs, a move that would speed up the recovery process for banks. At present, such cases can drag on in various courts for several years, delaying the recovery process for banks.
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QUOTE “You will not find Goans drunk on the roads or any local girl in wearing exceptional dress OF THE bikini, People who are seen in bikini or - Goa’s CM Laxmikant Parsekar has said are not Goans. They are tourists,” Goans are not to be blamed for “misconceptions” about the state... DAY Salman Khan shares pictures of Keep your awards! Sonam Kapoor she works for the craft his clean-shaven look from Sultan Agencysays | Mumbai
Agency | Mumbai A few hours after Salman Khan’s clean shaven look was unveiled by the official Twitter handle of Sultan, the Dabangg Khan also shared another look from his movie. In the new picture, Salman Khan sports a clean shaven look but his face is smeared with mud and blood. Looks like this image is from the sets when the actor is involved in
one of his fights at the akahara. Salman Khan had been sporting a stubble and handle bar moustache all these months now. And in the week of Valentine’s Day, India’s most eligible bachelor, even at 50, will be seen in his much-loved clean shaven look. In a picture tweeted by Sultan movie’s official Twitter handle on February 8, Salman Khan was seen sporting a clean face reminding one of his look
from Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. Well, we wonder if there is a real life Begum waiting in wings for the Sultan if Bollywood. Anushka Sharma will be romancing Salman Khan in Sultan and the actress has already started shooting for the movie. Sultan is going to release on Eid this year and is all set to clash with Big release ‘Raees’ starring Salman’s close friend Shah Rukh Khan.
Emraan Hashmi gifts ‘Azhar’ first look to cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on birthday Agency | New Delhi
Actor Emraan Hashmi presented the first look of “Azhar” to cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, who is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. The 36-year-old actor, who will be portraying the lead role in the film, took to Twitter to wish the former Indian captain. “Happy 53rd Birthday @mpazhar. Here is my birthday present. Me as You in #Azhar! #HappyBirthdayAzhar @AzharTheFilm,” the actor wrote. In a sepia toned photo, Emraan is seen wearing a white test team jersy. Filmmaker Mahesh
Bhatt, who launched the “Shanghai” actor, said the movie will reinvent Emraan as an artist. “The reinvention of Emraan Hashmi!,” he tweeted along with the first look.
Directed by Tony D’Souza, the film is produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures along with NP Singh and Sneha Rajani. “Azhar” will hit the screens on May 13.
Visaaranai villain to star in Baahubali: The Conclusion
Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is looking forward to her upcoming film Neerja, says she would rather focus on her performance than chasing awards. The Prem Ratan Dhan Payo actress feels awards do give a sense of validation to an artist, but to her, the craft matters the most. “I do not work for awards, I work for the craft...I am okay with recognition. The reason the awards are important is because they give you a validation and encouragement to do more and also push you to do better because it gives a sense of competition,” Sonam said. When asked if Bollywood should start an exclusive award for women to honour and recognise their work, Sonam said, “Yes,
of course, why not. But I think we already have enough awards in Bollywood for recognition... but I hope there are more nominations in these various awards where women are concerned.” Several Bollywood stars have raised concern over the credibility of various award shows while some categorically stay away from attending such events. Sonam feels things will change for the better. “I think it’s going
to change. Once issues start cropping up, things always change. People start doing the right (thing).” She said Bollywood is male-dominated, but is “slowly changing”, and cited an example of how difficult was it for her sister to make her debut film Khoobsurat. Many producers were not willing to back the project and work with her sister, something which has changed today, she said.
lesson in respecting women, no matter which profession,” Sonakshi tweeted. On the other hand, another Twitter user posted a comment that read: “@sonakshisinha Bollywood actresses who sell their skin for money need not lecture us about what is shameless!” Sonakshi shut this user up as well. “@aditi_ca US?? So ur sayin ur in his category ?? What a dhabba on wom-
ankind u urself are for sharing his disgusting line of thought,” she tweeted. While the “Tevar” actress was busy slamming her haters, Varun Dhawan stepped in to support her. “Everyone this girl needs to be trolled. Please educate her,” he tweeted. The conversation, however, has been removed, but the actor owned up his fault and apologised for the same.
role in his four-year-long career. He began his journey in Bollywood with Karan Johar’s Student of The Year and went on to feature in films like Bad-
lapur where he received wide critical acclaim. He was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol-Kriti Sanon-starrer Dilwale (2015).
Sonakshi Sinha slams haters on social media; Varun Dhawan comes to her rescue Agency | Mumbai
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has always supported the right causes and never hesitated to give it back to haters. There have been several instances when the actress has slammed her body shamers on social media. Recently, a Twitter user asked the actress when she would show her body in a bikini and Sonakshi gave a perfect reply to him. “@prateek91 ask your mum or sister the same question you creep. Let me know what they say!” she tweeted. However, the actress removed the tweets later as he had apologised to her. “Im deleting the tweet because he apologised. I hope he and his type learnt a good
Judwaa 2 first look: Varun Dhawan to step in the shoes of Salman Khan Agency | New Delhi
Agency | Mumbai So finally the Bollywood beauty Preity Zinta has decided to settle down, that’s what the talk of the tinsel town. If the talks of gossip mongers are to be believed then during this Valentine’s Day week the popular dimple queen will be getting hitched with her American boyfriend Gene Goodenough. It’s a different thing that Preity Zinta or her American boyfriend has not revealed anything on social media platform with regards to her marriage. There are reports flashing on social media platforms that Preity Zinta’s wedding ceremony
will be taking place in the most happening cities of the world, Los Angeles. As per reports by SpotboyE, the gorgeous Preity revealed that it would be a five day function that is between February 12 to February 16. Apparently she even added, “It would be great if you can join me in my moment of happiness”. Few months ago, Preity Zinta had denied all marriage rumours. There were rumours stating that she will be getting hitched with her beau Gene Goodenough in the presence of her near and dear ones in the beginning of 2016.
Agency | Chennai Recall the menacing cop, played by actor Ajay Ghosh, in Vetrimaran’s Tamil thriller Visaaranai? The actor will feature in SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2 as a dreaded dacoit. “I play a character called bandipotu (dacoit) Veeraya, who is part of Anushka’s kingdom in the film. I have already completed
shooting for five days in the Kerala schedule last month. I will join the sets again in March to shoot rest of my portion,” said Ajay. Excited about being part of India’s biggest motion picture, he says he can’t wait to watch himself on the screen. “It’s a very interesting role. I am very excited and eager to know how audiences will
receive it,” he said. Ajay admits he was teary-eyed in the interrogation scenes. “I was in tears when I had to beat up Dinesh black and blue. Although we used dummy batons, the force with which it was used made me so uncomfortable. But we had to continue shooting, because these were crucial scenes of the film,” he said.
Filmmaker David Dhawan is all set to direct his son Varun for the second time (after Main Tera Hero, 2014). Announcing the sequel to the 1997 hit Judwaa, Varun Dhawan shared his picture on Twitter. While the cast is still to be announced for the sequel to the original which starred Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Rambha, there was a buzz in the industry that it could be Saif Ali Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Kareena Kapoor. However, Varun’s casting is the first official announcement. Judwaa 2 will be the first time Varun Dhawan will play a double
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Agency | New Delhi In a bid to take virtual reality (VR) experience to a new high, Google is reportedly developing a new smartphone-assisted VR headset that will have better sensors, lenses and a more solid plastic casing for its users. According to a Financial Times report, the new device with better Android VR technology will succeed the mobile VR viewer Cardboard that Google launched 12 years back. It will also give tough competition to Gear VR - the flagship headset launched by South Korean electronic giant Samsung, in collaboration with the US VR technology company Oculus, which is now available in India. How is the new Google VR headset going to beat its rivals? According to the report, the company is embedding a new software directly into its Android operating system rather than relying on the app, that is there with Cardboard, for a better VR experience.
Nasa Engineers Use Super Bowl to Decode Aerodynamics
Indians bagged all the five gold medals up for grabs in the recurve event along with two more silver to make a clean sweep of the archery competition in the 12th South Asian Games here today. Having claimed men, women and mixed pair team gold in the morning session, the recurve archers bagged two gold and as many silver in the all-Indian final in the afternoon to sign off in style with a maximum possible of 10 gold and four silver in total. Making a comeback after the 2014 Asian Games, Tarundeep Rai retained his SA Games individual title to finish with a hattrick of
As it happened: India vs Sri Lanka, U-19 World Cup, Semi-final gold along with Deepika Kumari as the duo also bagged the mixed pair and their respective team events. The two-time Olympian Rai, who had bagged the SA Games gold in 2010, held nerve under pressure to down his Army colleague Gurucharan Besra 6-2 in the individual final. Up 4-2 after three sets, Rai shot 19 (10-9) in his first two set of arrows, while Besra also shot an identical
19 (9-10) as the former needed a Perfect 10 under windy conditions at the Polo Grounds. Showing nerves of steel, Rai was bang on target to clinch the fourth set 29-28 en route to retaining his gold as Besra had to settle for a silver. “It’s difficult to assess the wind conditions, but it was my day. The medal means a lot to me as it has given me a perfect start in the Olympic year,” Rai said.
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maan Jaffer’s 16-ball 29 helped Rahul Dravid’s boys reach a formidable total of 267 runs. Asitha Fernando was the pick of the Lankan bowlers with a four-wicket haul while Lahiru Kumara and Thilan Nimesh shared two wickets apiece. Defending a modest total, Avesh Khan got a breakthrough in the very first over
when he trapped Avishka Fernando in front of the wickets off the sixth ball. None of the Sri Lankan batsmen could manage to score a half-century despite some efforts from Kamindu Mendis (39) and Shammu Ashan (38). The latter was looking set to play a big innings before being run-out in the 28th over.
assembled an exciting squad with a good mixture of youth and experience and I am really looking forward to the opportunity that lies ahead.” Kings XI coach Sanjay Bangar said he is confident about Miller’s potential as a leader. “I have watched
David grow as a player. He has displayed outstanding batting abilities and a cool temperament in many high-pressure situations. I am confident in his potential to lead the boys this season,” Bangar said in a statement issued by the franchise.
made a half-hearted appeal before walking back to prepare for his next delivery. The umpires only took action when the crowd reacted vociferously to a replay on the big screen which showed the ball had not hit the ground. The Australian media dubbed it a dismissal by “mob rule” and Smith said he believed the system was wrong. “My thoughts are still the same as last night, the whole process of it needs to improve,” the Australian captain said when
reviewing the match on Tuesday. “I don’t think there should be a replay on the screen before the next ball’s bowled. I don’t think that’s how a decision should be made.” While obscenities were clearly heard on the field at the time of the incident, Smith said the fallout would not impact on the two-Test series starting in Wellington on Friday. “We both play a good, hard, aggressive brand of cricket. It’s going to be another tough series,” he said.
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Agency | Madrid Portugal star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he will stay with his current club Real Madrid for at least another two years. Ronaldo, who joined Real in 2009, was continuously linked with a
switch to either former club Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain. The 31-year-old striker said that he had a contract of two years with Real and would take the decision, whether to continue or not with the club, after 2018. Ronaldo, who guided his side to Cham-
pion League glory in 2008, further said that he wanted to see all his teammates to stay at Real for several years. Earlier, Ronaldo lost his two year grip on the FIFA Ballon d’Or award after Barcelona rival Lionel Messi grabbed the prestigious award for the fifth time.
South Asian Games: All rise for Pakistan hockey stars
South African batsman David Miller was on Tuesday named as the captain of Kings XI Punjab team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season 9. Speaking about his new role, Miller, who has been associated with Kings XI since IPL season 4, said: “I am honoured to lead the Kings XI Punjab squad this year. I would like to thank the franchise, promoters, management and all the team members for the confidence they have in me. “Kings XI have
Australia captain Steve Smith say no Test backlash to ‘mob rule’ wicket Agency | Wellington
Agency | New York A team led by engineers at University of California-San Diego has 3D-printed a tissue that closely mimics the human liver’s sophisticated structure and function. The new model can be used for patient-specific drug screening and disease modeling, thus helping pharmaceutical companies save time and money when developing new drugs. It typically takes about 12 years and $1.8 billion to produce one FDA-approved drug because over 90 percent of drugs don’t pass animal tests or human clinical trials. “We have made a tool that pharmaceutical companies could use to do pilot studies on their new drugs, and they won’t have to wait until animal or human trials to test a drug’s safety and efficacy on patients,” said Shaochen Chen, nanoengineering professor at the UC San Diego’s Jacobs School of Engineering. The team engineered a human liver tissue model that more closely resembles the real thing -- a diverse combination of liver cells and supporting cells systematically organised in a hexagonal pattern.
Ishan Kishan-led Indian U-19 cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the semis to reach the final of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2016. Batting first, India lost wickets of in-form batsmen Rishabh Pant (14) and Ishan Kishan (7) with just 27 runs on board. The Lankans had to wait for their third breakthrough as Anmolpreet Singh (72) and Sarfaraz Khan (59) resurrected the innings with a formidable 96-run stand. Even after losing Khan’s wicket in the 31st over of the innings, Singh stitched another 70-run partnership with next batsman Washington Sundar (43). Ar-
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Agency | Los Angeles Aerodynamics engineers including an Indian-origin scientist are studying sports balls to learn lessons in aerodynamics that will help build aircrafts more earth-friendly and allow spacecrafts to take the most efficient route to Mars in the future. Aerodynamics is the study of how air and liquids, referred to collectively as “fluids,” flow around objects. By understanding how fluids flow around basic shapes such as cylinders and spheres, Nasa’s engineers predict how even minor alterations in these basic shapes change flow patterns and events like Super Bowl come handy. “Sports provide a great opportunity to introduce the next generation of researchers to our field of aerodynamics by showing them something they can relate to,” said Rabi Mehta, chief of the Experimental Aero-Physics Branch at Nasa’s Ames Research Centre - located less than 16 km from the home of Super Bowl 50 - Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The way air moves around different shapes plays a significant role in the flight of all sports balls.
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Agency | Guwahati Talk about hockey and here are some facts which highlight the disconnect between the game and the North-East. No Indian senior men’s team has played a match in this part of the country. No player from Guwahati, or from Assam has ever played for a senior Indian women or men’s team. The most recent achievement of a hockey team from Assam has been the
‘B Division’ title its senior women’s team won in Bhopal two years ago. The All-India sub-junior women’s hockey championship was one of the biggest tournaments hosted here in recent time. As far as the sport of hockey goes, Assam and most of the North-East can be called a backwater though Kothajit Singh and Chinglensana Singh from neighbouring Manipur have donned India co-
lours. In this context, the India versus Pakistan pool match at the Moullana MD Tayabullah Hockey Stadium in Bhetapura was a watershed day for the game in the North-East. The two teams are bound to clash in multiple sports during the 12th South Asian Games, but a hockey match brings with it a history of rivalry which is matched only when the cricket teams of both nations play each other.
Australian captain Steve Smith remained riled on Tuesday over the ‘mob rule’ dismissal in the final ODI against New Zealand but said the fallout would not spill over to upcoming Tests. Smith said that while Mitchell Marsh was legitimately caught and bowled he should not have been given out because the umpires were reacting to crowd pressure. There were heated exchanges on the field between the New Zealanders and Australians after Marsh was bizarrely dismissed when the ball ricocheted from his bat to his foot then back to the bowler Matt Henry. It ignited a batting collapse that saw Australia lose their last five wickets for 27 runs to lose the match and allow New Zealand to take the series 2-1. When Henry caught the ball he
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Almost a year after it inaugurated its car plant in March 2015, US auto giant Ford is unhappy over fiscal incentives offered by the Gujarat government. The company has complained that the draft of government resolution (GR) pertaining to sops does not reflect aspects discussed and agreed in the state support agreement (SSA). Ford India has also requested the government to update the final GR with mutually agreed terms. Voicing its concerns, Ford India has written a letter, copy of which is available, to Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel seeking to re-
To strengthen the aviation sector in Gujarat, the state government has planned to set up the country’s first-ever Aviation Park here having a slew of facilities including an airstrip, training school, helipad and space for setting up small manufacturing units among others. According to officials of government-owned Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Ltd (GUJSAIL), this integrated park aims to raise the awareness about the potential of the aviation
view key issues and make GR consistent with the SSA. “Lack of alignment and issuance of GR is severely impacting our business in the state,” reads the letter dated January 8, 2016. An emailed query sent to Ford India did not elicit any response. The GR does not mention inclusion of time period for
reimbursement, refund of excess input paid against corporate guarantee or bank guarantee and alignment of wordings of SSA for pending GST regime. The company had held several discussions with the government to ensure that commitments made under the SSA were adequately covered in the
100 Million Users to Go Cashless with India’s Latest Payment Solution, ‘The MobileWallet’ Correspondent | Mumbai
With the lightning speed of developments in the Fintech space, now you have The MobileWallet (TMW) making it possible for you to Go Cashless and pay for your daily purchases without having to reach for your wallet. The brainchild of Mr. Vinay Kalantri, Managing Director of The MobileWallet Pvt. Ltd., TMW aims to be a Complete Solution for all payments that a user makes on day to day basis. Put aside all your payment hassles by simply downloading TMW App now available on the
Play Store. Your one-stop solution for making easy payments using just your Mobile Phones, TMW is the latest digital wallet that enables users to make payments in a matter of seconds, by simply scanning a QR (Quick Response) available with all TMW Authorized Merchants from the TMW App. A wonder wallet in the making TMW is safe, efficient, convenient and most reliable. TMW is targeting a Merchant Universe of 1 Million Merchants in the offline space in the next one year and has put together an army of 1200 Merchant relation
Hardik Patel’s sedition case moved to sessions court
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
A metropolitan court, on Monday, sent the sedition case against Patidar quota stir leader Hardik Patel and his associates to sessions court for trial. Hardik and his aides will be produced again on February 22. Patidar stir supporters and lawyers refused to leave the courtroom even when ordered. The chaos escalated to such a level that after asking people to leave the room, the court observed, “Despite written order, lawyers and other litigants did not go out. Looking at the possibility of big trouble in the courtroom, the accused persons should immediately be taken away by the police escort team.” Hardik and three other Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) conveners - Dinesh Bambhania, Chirag Patel and Ketan
Patel were produced before additional chief judicial magistrate, Shilpa Kanabar, amid tight security arrangements. Hardik’s supporters, lawyers and curious bystanders filled the courtroom, as soon as the high-profile accused were brought in by city crime branch officials.The noise made by people disturbed the court to such an extent that the judicial officer was compelled to request all present to remain quiet. But none paid heed. Finally, the judge ordered all lawyers and people not related to the case to leave the courtroom, so that the court could proceed without disturbance or distractions, and court decorum could be maintained. However, the lawyers shouted back that the judge could not order them to leave the courtroom as it was an open court.
executives to achieve the number. It will also target getting 10% of the population of India as users to kick start the initiative of making India a Cashless Society.
proposed GR. “Unfortunately, we have been unable to reach agreement on several significant issues as committed under the SSA by government,” the company has stated in the letter.
Delhi HC dismisses plea for probe into alleged DDCA malpractices Correspondent | New Delhi
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by former Indian cricketers Kirti Azad and Bishan Singh Bedi demanding a court-monitored investigation by the CBI into alleged criminal offence committed by DDCA officials. Justice Manmohan refused to entertain the plea, saying the petition was “premature” while noting that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had already initiated preliminary enquiry on October 23, 2015. “The court is of the view that present writ petition is premature as preliminary enquiry has already been registered,” the court said, adding that court-monitored probe can not be or-
dered “just because union minister was named in the petition”. Azad, a suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, and Bedi had also sought appointment of an independent administrator to look into alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). They had impleaded the central and state governments, the CBI and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) besides all current and former DDCA officials, including its former president, union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Gujarat’s mango farmers do an Amul, start own cooperative
sector among students, professionals, policy makers and business entities. GUJSAIL, which is given the task by the government to carry out the project, has recently identified a piece of land near Bagodara village, about 30 kms from Ahmedabad. According to GUJSAIL CEO Captain Ajay Chauhan, the main aim of this Aviation Park is to raise awareness
about the aviation sector among investors, students and people at large. It will also provide a platform for manufacturing activities and human resources related to the sector, he said. “This will be a first ever Aviation Park in India. There are hardly 3 or 4 such parks in the world. We have identified 60 hectares of land near Bagodara. Now, we will conduct a feasibility
study of that location and hoping to finalise that location after government approval by the end of this financial year,” said Chauhan. Giving details about the entire project, Chauhan, who is also the Director of Civil Aviation, stated that the Aviation Park will serve as a one-stop destination in the avenues of aerospace training, research, recreation and manufacturing.
said. Patel was speaking at the inaugural function of a four-day industrial expo that started in Ahmedabad. The Chief Minister called for creating facilities for training of manpower for largescale industries, especially defence industries that will set up their units in the state in the future, the release said. “The state government has adopted a policy to encourage
women entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprises by creating industrial parks dedicated to them. Such parks are being created in Sanand near Ahmedabad, Bharuch and Halol. “For this purpose, 18.3 hectare land has been earmarked in Sanand industrial estate where 200 plots of 500-1,000 square metres will be offered to such women,” Patel said.
kumbh, it now steps into its 6th year and has been giving a number of sports stars to India and making Gujarat proud. Khel Mahakumbh is to host a number of upcoming games in various cities like: Ahmedabad: Chess, Shooting ball, Skating.
Surat: Taekwondo, Kabaddi, Weight Lifting Baroda: Gymnastic, Rifle Shooting, Hockey, Basket ball, Half Marathon Rajkot: Swimming, Diving, Water Polo. Star sports will make a capsule of Kabaddi semi final and finals and telecast it.
Gujarat plans new ministry for small enterprises Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel has said her government is planning to launch a separate ministry for small-scale industries, and called for suggestions from the industry in this regard. “The state government is thinking of starting exclusive industrial estate and a separate ministry for small scale industries,” a press release quoted Patel as saying. The government will set up multi-level estates within each GIDCs (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) for small-scale industries, which will be the backbone of industrial growth. 36 such GIDCs will have small-scale industiral units spread over 50-100 square metres each, she
KHEL MAHAKUMBH IN FULL SWING ACROSS GUJARAT
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
Lavi Singh Satasia of Dhari tehsil of Amreli district in Gujarat is one happy mango farmer today. Thanks to the budding cooperative movement in mango farming in his district, he has begun to earn twice the price for his kesar mangoes than he did until recently. Gujarat, which took the lead when it came to empowering farmers in dairying, has now started to take babysteps to boost farmer incomes in mango farming. Around 750-800 farmers like Satasia have benefited, thanks to the budding mango cooperatives in the state. “People in my village (Sukhpur and adjoining areas) were cutting down their mango farms to make way for peanut
and wheat cultivation as it was more rewarding. Mango farming is a once a year harvest and the yield fluctuates with vagaries of nature (storm, unseasonal rains etc),” Satasia says. Now that he has started selling his mangoes to a farmer producer company in the Avirat region, he is fetching over Rs 400-425 for 20 kgs (wholesale price) as compared to Rs 200-250 for 20 kgs earlier. A local social worker called Raju Deepti has taken a leaf out of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation’s (GCMMF) initiative and formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) called DISHA, or Dedicated Initiative for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture along with stakeholders such
as Avirat Agro Producer Company, Rukmavati Rural Agro Producer Company and others. The mango cooperative has started mango marketing along the same lines as other cooperatives. DISHA is basically a farmer-oriented multi-stakeholders agri business enterprise, as Deepti calls it. Under the initiative, farmers from Kutch in Gujarat and districts like Amreli came together to market their mangoes under a single brand directly to the consumer, bypassing the middlemen. Last season about 750-800 farmers could sell about 130 tonnes of mangoes. Next season, the target is to bring together at least 2,000 farmers and sell at least 500 tonnes of mango.
Sunvilla News | Ahmedabad
The grand sports festival of Gujarat and the ultimate destination for every sports lover-Khel Mahakumbh is back in the month of February. After completing glorious five years of Khel Maha-
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