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SAMVIDHAN This is clearly expressed in the spirit of the Constitution of India that the state and politics should stay away from all kinds of religious beliefs but unfortunately the political scenery and the everyday politics of vote bank to religion is used candidly or clandestinely.

by Saman Bilgrami

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.

When the National Anthem plays…

According to a recent order passed by the Supreme Court all cinema halls across the country are supposed to play the national anthem before the screening of a movie.

People who have come to watch the movie should stand up when the national anthem is being played as a mark of respect. The Bench of Justices comprising Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy said that it is time people expressed their “love for the motherland”.

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Doctors are worried about deaths being causedNow duewash to Chikungunya your sins sitSince Chikungunya is at nothome: a life taking ting orderdisease, doctors are worried as to why so many deaths are being causedholy due to this disease.

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Water scarcity a burning issue.

Does a parched future await us?

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What would one expect from a country founded on the principles of Liberty, equality and Democracy? At least, if not much, a set of pre-requirements ensured by the state for wellbeing of an Individual. But what happens when it fails to com-

In this article we will discuss how to prepare yourself for a modelling interview and tackle the questions being

Mathura burns in Jawahar Bagh fire SP and SHO amongst those killed in clashes between police & encroachers at Jawahar Bagh

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Division is a major problem that India is facing on various scales whether it is land confrontation, State division, Religious confrontation, or Regional, it is very difficult to count that on how many parameters we are divided, i.e society or say whole world. To mention here is water confrontation is a major crises area and may be a cause in coming years of another world war to happen.

SEX AND THE CITY HowIn ironical it is retreat that activities which are banned beating ceremony,

Pakistani audience threw stones on Indians

Harsh Vardhan in the name of of 20 lakh fraud, the government had to take a seat in MBBS quota swindle

Dragon stopped the water of Brahmaputra’s tributary river

or are illegal, flourish right under the very nose of our legal system and our administrative authorities, well within the public domain. Everyone, from the police, the administration, the law enforcement SAI/Amritsar: The uneasiness between India and Pakistan is not cooling down. Sunday evening at Attari border stones were thrown from Pakistani side when beating retreat formality was going on at the border.

ACCORDING TO THE SOURCES, there were Kashmir slogans also raised during the Beating Retreat ceremony. Sources have told that in the VVIP gallery there were few stones thrown but nobody were injured.

On 29th September, India had asked the people who come in 10 kms range of International border with Pakistan to vacate their houses. On Sunday, BSF had allowed some people to witness Retreat Beating.

BSF sources also told that anti-Indian slogans are also being raised from other side of the border.

Sources also told that, BSF officials and Pak Rangers also held meeting in which BSF raised its objection for raising of such slogans. Further, they assured that there will be investigation but Indian believes that it will not be done. The strained relationship has been in place, since the killing of Burhan Wani in the Kashmir valley.

After this, 19 army men were killed in an attack at Uri army base in Kashmir, after this India had also done Surgical Strike in PoK region.

say it is due to celiac disease. Symptoms are very common so it can be mistaken for a problem due to small reason so the disease goes mostly unno-

New Delhi: China has stopped the water of Brahmaputra tributary, it is making a hydro project. It raises concerns for India, as this step of China may affect many countries including India China has did this after India’s decision to cancel the Indo-Pak Sindh river inspection meeting, in the wake of Uri attack. It was India also hinted at re looking at the agreement. This is why; China’s step is seen as a response to India’s decision. This could be a way of China to put pressure on India.

China’s has set up its project over Brahmaputra River’s tributary Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. Around 750 million US dollar has been invested in the said project. This information has been given by China’s government news agency Xinhua. The place is quite near to international border with India, near Sikkim. It is from this place that Brahmaputra River enters Arunachal Pradesh.

It is China’s costliest project. According to reports, this project started in 2014 and

it was expected to be completed by 2019.

It is however not clear as to it will have an impact over India and Bangladesh and on the flow of Brahmaputra.

Last year, 1.5 billion dollar worth of project was started by china, India had raised its concerns, and China has been kept on saying that it knows India’s concern. China’s 12th five year plan indicates that in the autonomous territory of Tibet, China proposes to set up three more Hydro projects.

This year, Central Water resources Minister Sanwar lal Jat had said that the probable problems, due to the setup of China’s Hydro set up, to India has been informed to China India and China are not signatory to any water agreement however both nations have have together made an Expert mechanism related to river flowing on either side of the border. In 2013, a Memorandum of Understanding has also been signed between the two countries.

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Actors are nothing in front of Nation: Nana Patekar

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NDTV CASE AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN RECENT TIMES

The situation in the country is much tensed these days, currently the nation is divided between two sects of people, one who believe that whatever the Government does is right and the other group of people who oppose each and every deed of the Government. The one who are pro Government are always ready to defend the acts of Gov-

TAC News: Mathura | Superinten- firmed a total of 24 people were TAC: Afterdent theofuneasiness at the Police, Mukul Dwivedi and killed. Eight bodies were found durIndo-pak border, is Station uneasiness Farahthere police House Officer, ing a search operation conducted at in the cinema industry as well be- killed in night. These are the bodies of three were amongst those tween the two nations. clashes that Bollywood erupted on Thursday women who died from burns. actor, Nana Patekar, talking More bodies are feared to be betweenwhile the Netaji culttoand the poJournalists said NationJaved comes lice. that UP DGP Ahmed con- found at Jawahar Bagh which first than anything else. Journalists had asked this questioned related to the issues with working of Pakistani actors in Bollywood. Replying to this question, Nana said, he feels that Pakistan and its actor come after my country. I know no one other than nation and don’t even want to know anything either.

He said, that we actors have no value in front of our nation. When asked that some are asking to ban Pakistan actors from Bollywood, he said that he has spent 2.5 years in army and according to him there is no hero other than army personnel. He further said that real heroes are these army men and all else are fake.

After the attacks on army bases in India by Pakistan, Maharashtra Nav Nirman Sena and other organisations had urged to ban all Pakistan actors and asked them to leave the country.

A group of Indian Film producers have banned Pakistani Actors. Also in Pakistan, there has been ban imposed on Indian films and in Lahore High Court, a plea has been filed to ban all the Indian Films.

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COP 22 shouldintransit fromNearly 20 policethe morning. men were injured in the firing and political negotiations to stone pelting. While locals claim the number of injured could be over enforce implementation!

At the opening of the United Nations climate change conference, the first since the international community reached the historic Paris Agreement last year, Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Environment and Energy for the Maldives and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), released the following statement on behalf of the coali50.

Golden Haryana glittered on the occasion of Swarn Jayanti launch celebrations

I woke up the morning after Diwali to witness a strange, uncanny blanket of smog covering the sun and the sky as if draped with a dull grey sheet, which had faded down on the streets of the city reducing visibility to barely a few hundred meters. Even though it was a holiday after Diwali on the occasion of Govardhan Pooja on Monday; a reason enough to rejoice, yet the climate outside turned the festive mood to gloomy and morose.

By Dheeraj Kale

Haryana is celebrating Haryana Swarn Jayanti from 1st November on the occasion of completing 50 years. The celebrations commenced in the form of a grand opening ceremony hosted in Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Gurgaon. Country’s Prime Minister was the chief guest at this majestic program and the presence of millions of people became a testimony to it.

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India Jayalalitha death: Masses mourn 'iron lady'

J Jayalalitha, one of India's most influential and colourful politicians, has been buried in the presence of tens of thousands of mourners.

The 68-year-old chief minister of the southern state of Tamil Nadu suffered a heart attack on Sunday night and died at 23:30 (18:00 GMT) on 5th December 2016-12-07, Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee are among those attending the state funeral.

Her grave is located next to that of her mentor, MG Ramachandran.

Ramachandran, an actor turned politician, was instrumental in introducing her to politics.

The fact that Jayalalitha was buried is unusual, as members of her caste are always cremated.

However, senior members of her party were quoted by Indian media as saying that she transcended caste for her people, and burying her next to her mentor would also give the people a "monument" to remember her by.

A sea of people joined her funeral procession headed to Marina beach in Chennai. Earlier, her body, draped in the Indian flag, was on display at a large public hall.

Extra police have been deployed in the state amid fears of unrest due to the extreme devotion she inspires among

her supporters, many of whom refer to her as "Amma" (mother).

There were concerns that they could resort to self-harm or violence, but crowds have been orderly and disciplined apart from a few minor scuffles.

From the early hours people streamed into the large public park inside which Jayalalitha's body lay in state, wrapped in the national flag.

They converged into the arena from all directions, as the police struggled to control the flow.

It was so intense that you felt there could be a stampede at any moment, as

men and women surged forward in waves, straining to catch a glimpse of their beloved "Amma".

Many were visibly distraught.

"Amma why have you left us," one woman wailed, while another beat her chest.

By the coffin were the VIPs - the prime minister, senior politicians and celebrities.

But those below were the ordinary men and women who formed the bedrock of her support.

"We don't know what will happen to us now," one man muttered, his voice breaking. Another told me he had come from Sri Lanka. "I came to see her because she is my mother," he said simply.

A seven-day period of mourning has been declared in Tamil Nadu.

Jayalalitha had been receiving treatment for months and was last seen in public in September.

She is revered by many but was seen by her critics as having created a cult of personality over the years.

Tributes began to pour in for her as soon as her death was confirmed by the Apollo hospital, which had been treating her since 22 September.

"RIP Jayalalitha" has been trending on Twitter, while Facebook is also filled with elegies for a woman who is widely respected for managing to hold her own in the male-dominated world of Tamil Nadu politics.

Khushboo Sundar, film actress and

Undisclosed income and assets could now be declared under new IDS scheme An Income Declaration Scheme (IDS) was announced in the Union Budget 2016-17 under which declaration of undisclosed income or assetcould be made by agreeing to pay forty five percent (45%) of the declared amount as tax, surcharge and penalty. The scheme closed on 30th September,2016.

On 1st October, 2016, it was announced that declarations totalling Rs. 65,250 crore were received from 64,275 declarants, subject to reconciliation. After final reconciliation the revised figure of actual declarations received and taken on record was Rs. 67,382 crore which had been made by 71,726 declarants.

Among the declarations received, there were two sets of declarations of high value which were not taken on record in the above figure because these declarations were found to be suspicious in nature being filed by persons of small means. A family of four declarants

namely, Mr. Abdul Razzaque Mohammed Sayed (self), Mr.Mohammed Aarif Abdul Razzaque Sayed (son), Shrimati Rukhsana Abdul Razzaque Sayed (wife) and Ms.Noorjahan Mohammed Sayed (sister) who were shown as residents of Flat no. 4 , Ground Floor , Jubilee Court, 269-B, T.P.S-III, Linking Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai, filed a total declaration of Rs. Two lakh crore (Rs. 2,00,000 crore).

Three out of the four PAN numbers were originally in Ajmer which were migrated to Mumbai in September 2016, where the declarations were filed. The other declaration was filed by one Mr. Mahesh

Kumar Champaklal Shah resident of 206, MangalJyot Tower, Jodhpur Gram Satellite, Ahmedabad for an amount of Rs.Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty crore (Rs.13,860 crore).

These declarations from Mumbai and Ahmedabad were kept pending for investigation about the genuineness of the same and were not included in the total value of declarations announced on 1st October, 2016. After due enquiry, it was found that these declarants were persons of suspicious nature and very small means and the declarations could have been misused.

Therefore, after due consideration, the Income Tax Department decided by 30th November, 2016 , to reject these two sets of declarations of Rs.Two Lakh Crore and Rs.Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Crore respectively. The Department has since commenced enquiries against these declarants to determine the intention behind these false declarations.

Congress party spokesperson, told the BBC: "It's very painful for me. Despite our political differences, I had respected her. We were hoping against hope, none of us wanted her to lose this battle.

"She was a symbol of strength for women like me. She fought against so many odds to make a name for herself in a male-dominated profession like politics. We have a lost a great politician, and a great champion of women's rights."

A senior politician of Jayalalitha's AIADMK party, O Panneerselvam, was sworn in as chief of Tamil Nadu within hours of her death, the party's Twitter account confirmed.

Jayalalitha lived a dramatic life, both on screen and off.

She appeared in more than 100 films before turning her hand to politics in the early 1980s.

Jayalalitha later won control of the AIADMK from its late founder's wife, before leading it to victory in 1991, the first of four occasions she would do so.

She was accused of corruption on several occasions, and spent two short spells in prison - most recently in 2014.

But a Karnataka high court order in 2015, which cleared her of involvement in a corruption scandal, paved the way for her return to power.

Jayalalitha's admirers remain unbowed in their admiration for her and argue she has played a key role in the development of Tamil Nadu as one of India's most economically influential states.

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PM wants MPs and MLAs to disclose bank account details

To curb black money and to bring transparency in the Country the Prime Minister has asked all the MPs, MLAs and MLCs to give details of their bank account. According to the sources, PM has asked their MPs, MLAs and MLCs by 1st January of the transaction that they have done from 8th September till 30th December.

According to Anant Kumar,

Chief Secretary BJP, the PM said that ‘We are fighting against black money. For the welfare of poor we have revised IT Act. We want to make India cashless, and for that purpose we need support of all.’ It is to be noted that on 8th November the PM announced that 500 and 1000 rupee notes will not be legal tender anymore.

Since then more than 8 lac crores have been deposited in the bank account of people.

Government expects that this move will uncover black money.

It is expected that this move of asking details of their MPs, MLAs and MLCs will create moral pressure on other political parties to ask their MPs, MLAs and MLCs to disclose the bank details and transaction done in this period.

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SC’s judgement on National Anthem in cinema halls

The recent Judgement of Supreme Court related to playing of National Anthem in Cinema houses is making news but very few have fully read the judgment. Two Judges of Supreme Court have given seven orders and which are to be implemented within 10 days. It is to be understood that apart from these seven orders, Judges haven't said anything else. People on social media are asking what would be the provisions for differently abled and in the event of any accident, what would be the provision of penalties.

The five page Judgement doesn't answers such question. The

Dharm vs Samvidhan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi pays tributes to the mortal remains of Ms. J. Jayalalithaa, in Chennai on December 06, 2016.

Saman Bilgrami

This is clearly expressed in the spirit of the Constitution of India that the state and politics should stay away from all kinds of religious beliefs but unfortunately the political scenery and the everyday politics of vote bank to religion is used candidly or clandestinely.

However, hidden behind the fact that the politics of minorities focus especially on the followers of the religious voters and, I guess that's the age hinge on the condition of minorities is still more or less intact.

The latter part of the eighties and the first half of the nineties indirectly used religion as a part and parcel of political practice.

The majority of society in the country widened the gap between minorities.

Ramjanmabhoomi movement has polarized Indian society based on religious sentiment and as a result we have seen the Demolition. It not only divided the society but also created a rival situation between the two major religious communities of the Nation, fueling suspicion and distrust.

Although the religious discrimination between the two communities affected a small portion but this has gradually increased its scope and now more people participate in it which has proven catastrophic from time to time.

BJP's spectacular rise to power in the late nineties and the main reason behind the Ram Janma Bhoomi movement polarized Hindu voters. Due to the Babri Masjid demolition incident, Muslims were not comfortable and they began to explore options. The Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh was the biggest beneficiary. However, an opposite trend was seen in the last general election. Track record and development of political parties and voters emerged as an issue in the election on the basis of religious issues.

Regional or national political parties contesting the election jolted together to .

JD is an example of Bihar Nitish Kumar's party, an ally of the BJP in the last parliamentary elections were excellent. He all of society, including Muslims, programs for regeneration of disadvantaged communities.

Because of his efforts must be commended, because the law and order, roads, education and health care in terms of

showing the track comes on. Sad thing is that people exploit religious sentiments for personal gain and are trying to divide society. It is not only limited to minorities, but it applies to all religious groups. People who think about the national interest, they should take care of it. Whatever the issue, ignoring the national interest should not be compromised. If a match is India's defeat at the hands of Pakistan, it should not celebrated.

Pakistan cricket match overreached people lit torches and since I have seen expressed happiness bursting crackers. SS: I very much believe in secularism, can not tolerate such views and has passed the whole night without sleep. No Indian will tolerate that.

But these examples are rubbish, so they should not be given special attention. In this case the major religious groups must demonstrate restraint and tolerance. Such things tend to Bhdawa disruptive forces.

Their aim is to weaken India. Such people do not belong to any religion, but there are special classes and can be seen all over the world. Their main purpose is to divide society. I say that global terrorism can be said to be truly secular character, because their actions are not targeted to a specific religion. Speaking on the subject matter of the song Vande Mataram Deoband shown by maturity, the sense of national pride and I appreciate the sentiment. The way Islamic scholars have responded to this issue, it is laudable and it is important that all to emulate.

Initially singing Vande Mataram was told Khilahf Islamic principles, but by the Deoband clerics fatwa about this song Khilahf Muslims stated they will not prevent the national song. This change in attitude by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar to interact Deoband and came after a meeting with Muslim leaders. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said in a press release that was issued by the clerics in their decision to change the Vande Mataram Hindu and Muslim communities is intended to bring together. Should be considered a positive step in the right direction to all parties and should inspire. Described religion and secularism in the Constitution is concerned, the provisions relating to fundamental rights, including the right to religious freedom.

Indian citizens to religious freedom is desired. Article 25 of the Constitution citizens have the right to religious freedom.

Conscience and religion in Article 25 of the Constitution recognize the smooth conduct and thus the freedom to preach is mentioned, public order, morality and health and subject to the other provisions of this Part, all persons of conscience and acceptance of freedom of religion smoothly, will be entitled to conduct and promote equal access to.

Although the preamble of the Constitution in 1976, the 42 th Amendment in secular terms covered by the Act, but the philosophy of the Constitution in the spirit of secularism is involved from the beginning. India is a multi-faith, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural pluralism is a country.

Unity in diversity is the beauty and uniqueness of the Indian ethos. Indian culture is the key to pluralism. Preamble and the Directive Principles of the Constitution on fundamental rights in the secular state of India called. This equality is fundamental.Secondhand citizens are not discriminated against. Rights and duties of citizens and the balance between the obligation of the State to establish that the same social system. As far as India is concerned, the concept of secularism secularism American and European models is quite the opposite.

American and European model is different from the concept of the Indian Constitution. Separation of church and state is different from the model known as the Wall Ohf. In the debates of the Constituent Assembly was discussed at length the concept of secularism. What about our Constitution, it was the secular state, it is a good source of information. The debates of the Constituent Assembly to closely study shows that the concept of secularism and the direction in which the issue should be taken about the consensus. After all, this is all based on the principle of equal respect. It also says respect to all religions.

It gained widespread acceptance and make it part of the Constitution. The spirit of secularism adopted by all the Indians of the Constitution, which is based on the spirit of respect to all religions, must respect.

Mahatma Gandhi always preached this sense, Ishwar allah tere naam. Sab ko sanmati de bhagwaan.

National Anthem can not be used for any commercial purpose by which some one can earn profits, either directly or indirectly. The National Anthem can not be used for a dramatic purpose and it could not be used for any entertainment purpose. This is because when the Anthem is played, all are expected to show respect to it and it is also the duty of people present at that moment.

The National Anthem or any part of it, cannot be published on any object or can not be showcased at any place where it may be seen in disrespectful manner. The playing and recitation of Anthem

has several ethical norms which must be followed, and with which our Identity, Unity and Constitutional Nationalism is attached.

Every cinema hall in India has to play National Anthem and every person present there has to stand and show respect toward the Anthem. The doors of the hall must be closed before playing of the Anthem so that either no one can make entry or can exit and thus cause any disruption. After it has been played, the doors could be opened. When the Anthem is being played, there must be national flag being showcased on the screen.

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International tourists and folk artistes start flocking the Brahma Sarovar at Kurukshetra

Chandigarh: Brahma Sarovar at Kurukshetra, the venue of International Gita Mahotsav-2016 to be held from December 6 and 10, 2016, has already come alive with tourists and folk artistes from across the globe arriving to participate in the grand event celebrating the creation of Shreemad Bhagavad Gita. The early arrivals include international boxer, Mr. Manoj Kumar, who went around the venue and got a tattoo symbolising the festival painted on his hand today. He described the tattoo as not only a warm invitation to participate in the celebrations, but also as a symbol of the cultural heritage of the State. Expressing joy over the opportunity to participate in the Mahotsav, other visitors also said that the colourful atmosphere lent an added charm and excitement to the festival. The venue is already chock-a-block with tourists, folk artistes, artists and other people from different walks of society.

Water capacity of Western Yamuna Canal to be increased to benefit Delhi and NCR

Chandigarh: With a view to provide water to the southern regions of the State, the Haryana Government has decided to remodel and increase the capacity of Bhalaut and Jhajjar sub branches of Western Yamuna Canal.

While stating this here today, an official spokesman said that the proposed project was a part of the cherished vision of the CM Manohar Lal, for ensuring water security to the National Capital Region, and particularly to the national capital Delhi. He said that the project to increase the capacity of Bhalaut and Jhajjar sub branches would ensure utilisation of water of river Yamuna during monsoon by carrying it to southern Haryana for irrigation and recharging of ground water. For this purpose, it has been proposed to increase the capacity of Bhalaut Sub Branch from RD 0 to 156014 from 2,052 cusecs to 2,596 cusecs at head, which would be carried further through Jhajjar Sub Branch from RD 0 to 160986, he added. He said that the Chief Minister had accorded administrative approval for taking consultancy services from WAPCOS for the project. The scope of work to be carried out by WAPCOS includes design of L-Section, head regulator at Khubru head for Bhalaut Sub Branch and intervening structures, safe working head of different take-offs already functioning and design of pump house at tail of Jhajjar Sub Branch, he added.

Essential commodities to be distributed manually at fair price shops by Govt.

Haryana Government has decided to distribute manually essential commodities for Nov & Dec, 16 at fair price shops where point of sale (POS) devices have not been installed or are not functional due to any reason.

While stating this, Minister of State for Food and Supplies (Independent Charge), Karan Dev Kamboj, said that a decision to this effect was taken during a meeting presided over by CM Manohar Lal. He said that under the Public Distribution System, the State Government was distributing ration after biometric authentication of the beneficiaries through FPS automation. However, reports had been received from various places that distribution of commodities was being delayed due to technical issues with the point of sale devices and servers and other related issues.

When the National Anthem plays…

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According to a recent order passed by the Supreme Court all cinema halls across the country are supposed to play the national anthem before the screening of a movie. People who have come to watch the movie should stand up when the national anthem is being played as a mark of respect. The Bench of Justices comprising Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy said that it is time people expressed their “love for the motherland”.

Although this order passed by Supreme Court may be fair in all respects but it has given enough fuel to the people to raise several questions and debate over this. Some people are of the opinion that there is no harm in standing up before a film for a minute or two and express our solidarity and love towards the nation. After all it’s our national anthem and we shouldn’t be offended or raise any questions about it.

On the other hand some sections of the society are also ridiculing this deciThere are no two ways about it that the Indian markets have seen a sea change post 8th November. This change has brought along with itself a mix of positive as well as negative reviews. If we talk about the negative affects then the traders who have been following the traditional method of cash transactions mainly are affected in negative terms. A major part of an economy reeling under the paucity of cash is primarily driven by businesses based on cash transactions.

Besides small traders, shopkeepers too who sell items of daily needs do most transactions in cash only.

In the event of demonetization, online and mobile banking is also standing by the government and giving its full support. The biggest positive which has emerged overnight in this situation is that people are inclining towards mobile and online payments. Leaving aside the traditional method of using cash the country is now moving towards plastic money. Apart from metros now even villages in various parts of the country are becoming cashless where besides plastic money payments are now being made through mobile phones. Standing in the long queues of ATMs, people have begun to realize that there is a dawn waiting at the end of every dark night.

The light of banking systems is eradicating the darkness of cash based black money. The country is changing and so are the methods of paying.

Although the decision to stop 500 and 1000 rupee notes was taken with the intention to stop generation of black

sion. They are of the opinion that when people had come to a movie theatre to watch a movie they have come with a completely different bent of mind. It is purely entertainment which is playing heavy on their mind and not patriotism.

Now, imagine if you have to stand for your national anthem before a Sunny Leone movie or if one has to display an extreme serious and patriotic emotion especially when the soon to follow comedy or horror or sci-fi has already clouded his or her mind to such an extent that the national anthem is a mere formality and the sooner it ends the better. Won’t it be unfair or plain disrespect for the national anthem and the spirit of patriotism in that case? It is as if you are being forced to sing and dance on a gun point or as if you are being forced to show your patriotic fervor in the middle of the night just because it is an order by the Supreme Court. There is no denying it; it certainly has some amount of humor hidden in it. What if the Supreme Court takes a decision tomorrow for the national anthem to be played and people made to stand before a wedding ceremony or at a night club before

the loud music begin or perhaps at a social get together? The point that both the things are unrelated and out of context is definitely a matter of debate in itself.

On the other hand some intellectuals have also come forward with their own set of questions and doubts like What If

One Doesn’t Stand or Who’s Watching?

Can anyone be penalized or asked to leave the cinema hall if one doesn’t comply? The order passed by the Supreme Court also says that the all exit doors should be closed while the National Anthem is being played. Isn’t the Supreme Court contradicting its own ruling after the Uphaar tragedy as per which the entry and exit points to an auditorium should never be closed while the film is in progress? Every individual has his or her own viewpoint and a personal list of queries. They may be right or wrong. They may be sensible or absolutely illogical. They may or may not be objectionable. But one thing is clear that after all being said and done, the Supreme Court has indeed left many questions unanswered and a lot of scope for an open ended debate.

Heading towards a cashless economy post Demonetization

money, but in the current situation, new trends of digital payments, cashless means such as Paytm, online and increased use of Debit & Credit cards is taking the country’s economy in the direction of becoming cashless. Only time will tell what will be the future of our cashless economy.

It’s a tough challenge

If we consider the present infrastructure of the country, then we will find that currently we are not completely equipped to go cashless. Leave aside villages, but in metro cities too you will be easily able to find people looking for help to withdraw cash from ATMs. In a country where so many villages are yet to receive electricity, internet is a far fetched dream. The biggest hurdle in digital transactions is the ignorance and illiteracy of our country’s people. On one hand, where in remote areas the purpose of educating a child has been reduced merely to getting a mid-day meal and a couple of other facilities, on the other hand, even in the capital city the standards of education and distances are not in a very favourable state. 74% school

going kids of Delhi are unable to read even their own syllabus says a report released by Delhi government only. Under such circumstances, expecting mobile banking and digital payments from these kids will be in vain.

An effort towards encouraging and making people aware about digital payments is underway on a war-footing basis. Where on one hand the government is planning to award district officers, panchayats and talukas on promoting digital payments on the other hand the government is also arranging for money from the MP funds. For this the digital payment should be made through one method out of five. These five methods are – United Payment Interface, USSD (*99#Banking). Payment through Aadhar, ewallets and debit / credit / prepaid cards.

So come, let us contribute in making our economy cashless.

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Can anyone be penalized or asked to leave the cinema hall if one doesn’t comply? The order passed by the Supreme Court also says that the all exit doors should be closed while the National Anthem is being played.

SC allows women to enter Haji Ali Dargah

After getting permission from Supreme Court, women enter the Haji ali dargah for the first time in recent years.

Earlier it was allowed to let women in the premises of Haji Ali but later the Dargah Management decided to stop their entry in Majar area. The case reached the court of law and firstly Bombay High court and then Supreme Court allowed the entry of women.

Sanjay Chopra Chartered Accountant chopraca@hotmail.com

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A Reflection of the True Ethos of India

The subject of Indian folk paintings is as diverse as the Indian cultural milieu itself. Indian folk art painting includes a brilliant battery of calendar and wall paintings, oil, canvas and cloth paintings, cave paintings, miniatures and so on. Some of the famous types of Indian folk art paintings include various ancient Indian art forms such as Madhubani, Phad, Kalamkari, Orissa Paata, Warli paintings etc.

Artist Archana Jha is one of those finest artists in whose work one gets to see the reflection of Indian ethos and beauty in the form of her paintings. Archana’s work is based on the fusion of two famous folk arts which are Madhubani and Gond Art. Her work on Folk Art is unique and carries a distinct vibe as if the fragrance of soil itself. “Painting is not my hobby. It is my passion” says Archana. Archana Jha has been creating magic on canvas for nearly 14 years now and has been drawing inspiration each and every single day for her new creations. The liberal and vibrant use of colours, the strokes and layers of paint brings out the whole essence of folk art in her paintings and lays a mesmerizing affect on the viewers of her paintings.

That is one of the distinct features about her paintings and distinguishes her from her contemporaries working on similar art form.

Archana is also the winner of Gold medal awarded by the Agnipath Art Society in the years 2014 and 2016 at the National Level.

Turning a Passion into a Profession According to Yasmin Sultana Art is a kind of meditation and can also be used to relieve stress.

Yasmin Sultana believes that Art is a kind of medication which helps in relieving one of stress and tribulations of life. That’s exactly why she has chosen Art as her profession which was her passion since her childhood days. She has only one motto in life and that is "Art is the way to move on and on."

Yasmin Sultana is self-taught and self-made artist who began her career as an artist in 2010. Even though she always wanted to work in this field and art for her was everything but she never thought if she would ever be able to step into this field as a professional. In the past six years Yasmin has engaged the All India Art Exhibition & workshop connect and is currently handling the job of Art Curator.

Yasmin believes that art is not a subject and it cannot be taught or learnt. It is a god gift and an artist is born. She does not work on a specific media or a format. There is a variety of media she has used for working on starting right from oil on canvas and acrylic to plaster of Paris. Presently, she is working on a sculpture, “The reality of life”, which is the theme of her art subject.

She is also a social activist and running a free education centre IBTIDA - "The beginning" from 2012 which is providing quality education to the underprivileged children in East Delhi. She has been awarded several times for social service and arts.

Remembering a true leader Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Faridabad (NCR) | 01-15 December, 2016 www.theasianchronicle.com

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6th December is a day which is a very sad day in the History of India; it was the day when B.R. Ambedkar had died. But what didn’t die with him was his idea, his idea that everyone must be equal and prosperous. He had been a very significant leader, even today his thoughts are alive and their utility could still be traced in modern times. On this auspicious day I remember him as a leader who made the Constitution of India and made it possible for the people to have their inalienable rights in modern independent India. I look back at history and find two instances which are worth mentioning for the readers of present times. We would find a glimpse of Ambedkar’s thinking and his ideology regarding social reformation and the second instance where the parliamentary democracy looked prosperous back then but at the same time its danger could also be seen by the leaders. The second instance showcases the dream of Ambedkar, Parliamentary Democracy and ‘Samvaad’ in parliament, getting lifeline through leaders such as Jay Prakash.

A whole lot of debates, deliberations, opinions, suggestions, critiques were being put forth and were being discussed and there were so many things happening at the time when India, as a country, was still in its premature years of Independence, the task in the era of 1950s and 60s was to make sure that this newly ‘Civilization turned Nation’ remains concrete.48 series of entangled and dynamic happenings have affected India’s Politics post enactment of the constitution, the country has come a long way since the sati system and other social prejudices and has off lately seen the emergence of new sort of politics, the rise of BSP in Uttar Pradesh. A woman was seen coming to the power and that was the zenith

of Ambedkar’s dream, the materialization of Dalit politics has unveiled that the oppressed are rising and proving to be a challenge to Hinduization of Poltitics. This victory, back in 2006, had carried with it, the discourse of equity and retributive justice as an agenda of political parties, to a new heights49, quite evidently the wind of change was seen in Uttar Pradesh. But how did we come to such a Juncture? The inquiry would need a thorough investigation of the kind of social structure we all evolved from. We will now look at both the instances.

In 1887, ‘MahadevGovind Ranade’50, a social reformer, launched a party named ‘The (Indian National) Social Conference’51 in 1887 and it was to grease the wheels for Indian National Congress which was formed in 1885. It was manifested that while Congress’ aim would be to bring in Political Reforms, the ‘Social Conference’ would focus on social reforms and thus would assist the INC in its purposes52. The initial years of this collaboration did work, and many a reforms were sought to be taken up, but this soundness of walking together didn’t last long and they soon parted their ways on the issue of ‘Social Reform VsPolitical Reform’53. Many a personage as of B.G. Tilak were resolutely opposed to social reforms54 as he thought that these changes are ‘either British sponsored or are oriented by the liberals’55. And there began huge amount of discussion regarding ‘whether or not social reform should precede political Reform’56 and many a allegations were made from Ranade’s side that The Hindu who were well educated do not want any reform to happen and they are just thirsty for political power, he argued that there could be no Political Reforms until and unless there are social reforms happening, Even Ambedkar was of the same view, he started his speech in ‘AOC’ with this happening of late 19th century. In my opinion there wouldn’t have been any Politics had there been no society needing it, while it is true that Politics does bring in the change, it is also true that social reforms are necessary in order to attract the reforms that are political in nature so when Our very own Prime Minister talks about the reforms, which he says, would come with the involvement of people57, one thing should be kept in mind that, the things governments have understood today and are able to talk/debate upon them, weren’t given due importance back in around 1900 and that was the time when social reformers could actually look beyond time. The reforms in turn always benefit the people only. And this isn’t very hard thing to perceive, it is straightforward, i.e. social reforms improve the overall living condition of the people and this enrichment does the trick for the people only. The Ongoing ‘Abhiyans’ are perfect example to extend the claim which I have made. Even the Governments have started opining about the need of social reforms and have been indulging into various interpretation of insufficiency of welfare programs, which sometimes lead to different consequences58 but the governments with mutual

discussion and negation between the Centrestate could be fruitful and in the process full attention drawn towards the lower class people is to be drawn, the ‘debate-talk-discuss’ aspects of Democracy59 here comes into the picture The second event is an example where again the same dilemma appeared in around the time of Independence but this time the notables were different and ultimately the cause of Social Reforms did get notice. When Jai Prakash Narayan60, a congress men and a close ally of Nehru61 formed a party named Congress Socialist Party, in accordance with the encouragement given by Nehru, it was for a cause to bring in as many reforms as possible. Just before the Independence and after the independence J.P along with Lohia, Kriplani turned into a pure socialist ideologists, and wanted a core socialist society, there began a silent cold war between JP as Nehru had something different in his mind, he had a different opinion regarding socialism, he understood Socialism as a process, which needs a continuance of efforts, and not just an event62. And believed that it would take a long years of efforts; he didn’t negate the possibility of such a society. He even invited J.P to craft a socialist agenda I 1952, in reply to which he suggested several reforms such as nationalization of banks, land reforms and abolishment of, however these suggestions were not implemented but in surprising turn of events Nehru’s daughter implement many of his suggestions when she came into power63. The importance of social reforms cannot ever fall short as without it society cannot run. Even the governments are nowadays trying to come more close to the public64 so that they can realize what needs to be improved in terms of their efforts, and social reform is one such thing which requires a proper understanding so that be it any reform the government can implement its policies efficiently. The emergence of socialist lobby had paved way for the governments to implement policies that are advantageous for the lower class people but the same end has been achieved everywhere, the policies aren’t working for the deserving class, policies should not be vote driven but they need to be for the welfare of all. In Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Samajwadi Party announced the distribution of laptops to all the 12th passed students, if they come into the power65, they came into power and as they lost the parliamentary election they withdrew the scheme saying that the people didn’t vote for them in LS Polls so is better that we stop the distribution. Such sort of politics has continued to demolish the hopes that the voters have and in my opinion when people have no other alternative than voting for a change, then the responsibilities of the political parties further increase.

Today there is an immediate need to strengthen the structural part of the Democracy to fulfill Ambedkar’s dream, while equality is sought to be ensure, it must be ensured in actuality. While being in so much diverse

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society, it may never be possible to reach to a common principle of justice; there could be instance when justice for one would injustice to others but logic that should work behind it must be logical. As I conclude I would end by saying what JP said to Jawarhar-lal Nehru, while the context in which it was said was different, yet it rightly fits into the present scenario in many senses, and this stands true for all the Political leaders and parties…

“The verdict is inescapable that the present political system has proved a failure. Therefore, the need after the elections is for the leaders of the country to get together in order to find out if there is a better alternative. I think there is and, in the larger interest of the country, we must seek it out. It is here that your leadership is most needed, because without you this cannot be done.”

Sparsh Upadhyay Email ID -13bal055@nirmauni.ac.in

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Scientific advances still not enough to eradicate AIDS

You can do your bit to halt the infections by creating awareness

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. Ccampaigns through social organizations and social media channels are all about raising awareness and knowledge of HIV. If people have a better understanding of HIV, how it does (and does not) get transmitted, and how to live healthily with it, then we can reduce the stigma that surrounds it, reduce new HIV infections, and improve the lives of those living with HIV. A recent U.N. Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) report released ahead of World AIDS Day has announced that though almost 18 million people living across the world have access to medical help and antiretroviral drugs, but young and adolescent girls are at increased risk of the disease, according to their Worldwide HIV/AIDS Statistics.

Simultaneously, the report has also released encouraging statistics indicating that for the last six months which is from January 2016 to June 2016 about 1 million more people have had access to HIV treatment. According to the data recorded until June 2016, about 18.2 million people including 910,000 children were on life-saving medica-

tion.

Earlier their reports had said that only 15 million people had access to antiretroviral medication until two years ago. The scenario has not only improved significantly but new HIV infection in children has also fallen drastically. Efforts to eradicate AIDS are on but the danger posed for our future generation is far from over.

There are some simple ways you can support campaigns at your level, simply by engaging with citizens of all age groups, students and community, to increase knowledge, ensure everyone has the knowledge they need to make informed choices.

Scientific advances have enabled people with access to treatment to live long and healthy lives with HIV. At the same time, advocacy and campaigning have raised awareness and understanding of what’s possible, and of the inequalities and related crimes around the world. These inequalities continue to make it a difficult challenge to access the information to prevent HIV, and to provide support and treatment for those living with HIV, in many parts of the world till today, although the world thinks that the reach has touched corners but people are still awaiting justice with issues related to AIDS. Strong global response to beat HIV is prevalent but in remote places HIV is still wears the ugly veil of stigma and discrimination, and a cure for HIV

World remains stubbornly out of reach to one and all.

Twenty One lakh people with HIV/AIDS in India are still waiting to be protected officially under the new awaited laws. India had a draft floated earlier this year on the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, only last week NACO announced that the Union Cabinet in New Delhi approved it only for passing it for the Winter parliamentary discussions during sessions. It is still at a stage just away from becoming a law. If passed, it will be the way forward for caretakers and infected persons, as no one will be forced to reveal their HIV status without their legal consent. People living with HIV will be protected for sure. Of course its enforcement will see it enacted to the fullest by all the communities, organisations, NGOs and health care takers and most of all, the infected.

Research also reveals that the new HIV infections are down in India, with the world’s secondmost populous country accounting for an estimated 89,000 of the world’s 2.1 million people newly-infected with the virus that causes AIDS in 2015.

India has shown a decline in new infections said a new UNAIDS report released but how far away is complete eradication is a far cry.

Globally, there are roughly 36.7 million people worldwide who are living with HIV, which led to 1.1 million AIDS-related deaths in 2015, said a new UNAIDS released on Monday ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1.

NACO facilitates Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres which are integrated in the programme and facilitate prevention through promotion of condoms, counselling and testing for HIV (ICT Centres), prevention of parent to child transmission (PPTCT), treatment and cure for sexually transmitted diseases and management of opportunistic infections. ospitals providing HIV services are linked to NGOs/CBOs which play a significant role in providing peer support services and home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS. CBOs also facilitate follow-up with children born to HIV positive women, support at the community level and outreach to services at the district level. Despite recent improved access to antiretroviral treatment in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claims an estimated 2 million lives each year, of which about 270,000 are children.HIV diagnosis rates continue at unacceptably high levels says NAT (National AIDS Trust).

Only last month, Public Health England had released new data on diagnoses of HIV in 2015. The data shows that rates of HIV diagnosis remain stubborn at over 6,000 per year and that testing efforts need to increase. In the United States, about 44,000 people get infected with HIV every year, .

So, the only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. It’s important that everyone in the age groups 15 to 65 gets tested for HIV at least once.

Some people may need to get tested more often.

National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) envisions an India where every person living with HIV has access to quality care and is treated with dignity. Effective prevention, care and support for HIV/AIDS is possible in an environment where

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human rights are respected and where those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS live a life without stigma and discrimination. For this NACO has taken up measures to ensure that people living with HIV have equal access to quality health services.

By fostering close collaboration with NGOs, women’s self-help groups, faith-based organisations, positive people’s networks and communities, NACO hopes to improve access and accountability of the services. NACO hopes that the Digital Resource Centre will be a one-stop point where all resource materials on HIV/AIDS can be made available in digital format for access by audiences from India and across the world. For NACO, the Digital Resource Centre will be a repository of all materials developed by NACO, SACS, donor partners, international agencies, UN Agencies, Indian NGOs, research and academic institutions.

If you are still wondering if there is a cure for AIDS despite of so much advancement in science?

The answer is No. But with good and continued adherence to ART, the progression of HIV in the body can be slowed to a near halt. Increasingly, people living with HIV can remain well and productive for extended periods of time, even in lowincome countries. WHO now recommends treatment for all people living with HIV. Climate Change has always affected health.

Changes in infectious disease transmission patterns are a likely major consequence of climate change.

According to ‘WHO’, we need to learn more about the underlying complex causal relationships, and apply this information to the prediction of future impacts. There is so much help towards HIV infected people, however some of this progress may be lost as the planet changes with extreme weather events and higher average temperatures cutting food security, creating refugee crises as people flee stricken regions and spread the disease. Desertification, Migration, poverty and food scarcity may spread the disease.

Elsie Gabriel

[The writer is an award winning environmental author, founder of the NGO Young Environmentalists Programme and has been writing on Environment and Climate Change for the last 15 years.]

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Sunrise Learning hosted second annual special sports meet on World Disability Day

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Randip Dhingra, Simran Dhingra Mia Lakra, Vishal Reddy

Karan Bhangay, Swati Singh, Sakshi

Tarannum Jahan, Riz Qureashi

Akassh K Aggarwal

Surbhi Suri, Anuj Lalwani

grand launch of ‘BOA village’

It sure was a grand affair at the launch of BOA Village, Civil Lines where the city’s glitterati witnessed the unveiling spectacle of a new destination restaurant set out to make its mark on the culinary map of the capital. Best of Asia - the neighbourhood Village is developed on the lines of Asia’s cultural heritage, variations of food and historical background which brings you a very well curated selection of the best dishes from the entire Pan Asian region in an ambience that is truly heavenly.

Liza Verma, Gaurav Soral

Glitzy Success Party for ‘The Indian Luxury Expo’

Entrepreneur Karan Bhangay hosted a glitzy success party for the recently concluded ‘The Indian Luxury Expo’ at Twist, DLF Cyber Hub in Gurgaon.

The Indian Luxury Expo, a oneof- its kind Travelling Exhibition, showcases outstanding luxury brands to an elite and discerning target audience in an ideal mood of opulence, awe, fun and shopping.

Seen at the do were designers Shalini Chauhan, Akassh K Aggarwal, Fashion Stylists Harsh Khullar, Anuj Lalwani,

Fashion Choreogrpaher Liza Verma, Socialite Ranjana Obeori, MTV Splitzvilla Famed Mia Lakra, Entrepreneurs Nikhiel Kumar, Vishal Reddy, Shantanu Saharan, Varun Kumar Chadha; Restaurateurs Shivkaran Singh, Randip Dhingra, Gaurav Soral, Actor Riz Qureashi, Himani Thapa, Dushyant Singh, Rishav Trivedi & Vikkas Sharma amongst many others.

The soiree which went on till wee hours of the morning sure didn’t let demonetization come in the way of fun & merriment!

Rajesh Mohan, Arushi Gupta, Ayush Gupta

Amit Talwar, Monika Yadav

The Journal Committee of Institute of Law, Nirma University hereby invites articles/ research papers, case studies, and book reviews on the theme 'Exploring contours of human rights in India' for publication in the Nirma University Law Journal (March 2017 Issue) bearing ISSN Number 2249-1430. The deadline for the same is 01st of February, 2017.

Onkar & Harsh Khullar

Dolly J, Varun Katyal

Showcasing Handloom in Style

Deepak & Rashmi Tandon

Swati Mehrotra

Sunrise Learning (A Unit of Sunrise Learning Foundation) hosted second annual special sports meet on World Disability day for children with special needs at Kothari International School, Noida.

Children in the age group of 3 years to 16 years participated in competitive event on the sports meet. Winners were crowned with special prizes and certificates and medals were awarded to all the participants to boost their confidence and leaning skill.

Varanasi based fashion designer Sakshi Kohli known for her handwoven designs showcased her latest line of ensembles in a collection titled ‘HathKargha’ at the just concluded Asian Designers Week at the Talkatora Stadium in Delhi. The show choreographed by Mumbai based Pranav Hamal, comprised of handwoven Anarkalis, Lehengas, saris, kurtas and long dresses.

Sakshi Kohli

Munish & Shuweta Kapoor

For more information, kindly contact: Sparsh Upadhyay +917820030880 or visit: http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/ilnu/NULJPublications.