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Engaged in efforts to change the image of the Congress, led by Sonia in Raebareli worship

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Now wash your sins sitting at home: order holy water of Ganges online

NGT’s major blow to Sri Sri Ravishankar, ordered to deposit 4.75 crorein a week

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

Harsh Vardhan in the name of of 20 lakh fraud, the government had to take a seat in MBBS quota swindle TAC News: Mathura | Superintendent of Police, Mukul Dwivedi and Farah police Station House Officer, were amongst those killed in clashes that erupted on Thursday between the Netaji cult and the police. UP DGP Javed Ahmed con-

firmed a total of 24 people were killed. Eight bodies were found during a search operation conducted at night. These are the bodies of three women who died from burns.

More bodies are feared to be found at Jawahar Bagh which

stretches across 300 acres. The search operation continued till two in the morning. Nearly 20 policemen were injured in the firing and stone pelting. While locals claim the number of injured could be over 50.

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nation Dadri violence: Akhlaq's family will file cases against villagers The politics of the country's earthquake bring BisahdhaAkhlaq murder after forensic report is showing once again deteriorating environment. After the report is confirmed beef villagers are going to lodge a complaint against the family of Akhlaq. Rana family and the people indicted in the case, said AkhlaqBisahdha family suffered because of their image.

The BJP leader Yogi AdityanathAkhlaq's family is demanding compensation for withdrawal. "The forensic report has revealed to be beef. Akhlaq's family is constantly misled everyone. UP government should withdraw their compensation.

In this case Mathura forensic lab report was presented in court, which said that was recovered from the house of Akhlaq meat is linked to its progeny

NGT’s major blow to Sri Sri Ravishankar, news corner Kejriwal government shutdown, Sheila ordered to deposit 4.75 crore in a week Dikshit schemes National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rejected the proposalof the 4.75 crore bank guaranteed by the Art of Living.

During the World Culture Festival in Delhi, Sri SriRavishankar’s organization Art of Living had ignored the rules of the organization and hence the NGT had imposed fine of 5 crores, of which the institution has only deposited Rs 25 lakh and did not deposit the remaining 4.75 crores. Art of Living isntead spoke of bank guarantee.

NGT also expressed

Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Kejriwal government started plans run by the social services association has issued an order to close. Congress has raised objections against the decision of the Delhi government.

Kejriwal said the Congress government in Delhi over the previous government dispensary opened "Mohalla clinic launched and the plan is to lock.

displeasure

During the hearing, the NGT rejected the plea of AOL and said that the program was allowed on the condition that you

will pay the money on time. But instead you repay the amount back on his word and then do the sums you may have to pay a lot for it imposed petitions.

In the case of disproportionate Kejriwal accuses CBI of red in the Secretariat, said assets Himachal CM not relieve officials gave him ugly-ugly abuses Himachal: Disproportionate assets case, HP CM Virbhadra Singh and his wife have not found relief from the High Court. Court Enforcement Directorate (ED) has refused to stop the action.

In the case of disproportionate assets by Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court. The ED's action to seize their property, seeking to ban you.

Virbhadra CBI filed a criminal case in September last year to take note of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, has been charged

by ED. ED's probe will be detected by the chief and his family members between 2009 and 2011 more than 6.1 million known sources reportedly finally collected. During this period, he was Union Steel Minister.

Chief's son and daughter had moved a petition in the High Court proceedings to seize his assets should be stopped because of the FIR in the disproportionate assets case, was not named Virbhadra Singh's son and daughter. Therefore, the High Court had granted relief to the son or daughter.

TAC News: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a court for PM 'Psychopathy' to use the term in the case of relief, while in the evening a program Kejriwal attacked Modi over again.

India International Centre on CBI's independence in a program opening speech, Kejriwal said that whichever party is in power, he is abusing the CBI. Red made at my office on 16th December. Prime Minister, because they think the country is the most corrupt man Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal said he had served in the Income Tax raid and has also

Now wash your sins sitting at home: order holy water of Ganges online Reena Arya

It is a popular saying in India that no matter how many sins you have committed, you can rid your conscience of all of them and attain salvation by just one single dip in the holy river, Ganges.

But in this fast paced life who has the time to visit the holy river over and over again to wash their sins. The world has turned hi-tech, so there has to be a hitech way of washing sins too. Perhaps, that’s why honorable prime minister, Shri Narender Modiji has initiated this unique idea of ordering the holy water of Ganges online.

Yes of course, you can now get The

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Ganga water right from the comfort of your home. Infact, Indian Postal services has taken up the responsibility of delivering The The Ganga water to your doorstep. You must be wondering what could be the connection between The The Ganga river and Indian Postal Department. But let us assure you that a connection has already been established by the Department of Telecommunication. As a matter of fact, it has been communicated by the minister for communication, Shri Ravishankar Prasad that the holy water will be delivered to every home by the Indian Postal Order.

All you have to do is just place an order on the internet.

Recently on the occasion of complet-

worked in the squad. They could not even afford the red because red CBI raid team found nothing.

Kejriwal did not stop

ing its two years, the Modi government has announced this highly ambitious scheme of making available the holy water of The Ganga River to citizens in every nook and corner of the country through online booking.

How will you get the The Ganga water at your home?

You must be feeling odd that till now you only used to get commodities like

there, he also said that 15 days after the raid happened, he was even more terrifying.

15 days, the agency had been to call our individual officers. During their interrogation, they were uglyugly abuses and how they work in my office and ask who does..

Arvind pointing to corruption in the CBI said they do not think the agency can sometimes work independently, because there is no honest person in the country to the top. The prime minister will not be a completely honest person will not be free until CBI.

Engaged in efforts to change the image of the Congress, led by Sonia in Raebareli worship

The two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency of Sonia Gandhi, who is two in the morning and evening of the inauguration. In both cases, there was a similar thing. That was before the opening prayer. Dalmau constituency building from the beginning of the Nagar Panchayat. Commentary by the priest before the arrival of her prayers were waiting for them with content. On the same side of media cameras, which enables her to be imprisoned in the rituals properly.

She sat at the head drape came pouring in worship, breakfast fastened priest, chants, and she had coconut in hand. She also broke his right hand once the coconut, nut-made offerings, were to inaugurate the panchayat.

Something like a road in the area, in the opening scene in the evening Mnhruarea also found. Sage waited there with veneration.

Sonia came and worshiped like the morning after opening..

Usually, if someone in my constituency before Gandhi looked a faith fides, then the tour program with other religions or religions seemed.

clothes, shoes, smart phones, watches etc. , but how can one order and get The Ganga water online? The procedure introduced by Modi government for this is very simple and easy. Whether you are in Kashmir or Kanyakumari or in any part of the country, you can easily get The Ganga’s water sitting right at your home by placing an order online.

For ordering it online you will have to visit the Indian Postal Service’s website and simply register your name, address and quantity of the holy water you require. After online registration you will get the holy water by speed post in a couple of days. Initially, sealed packs of The Ganga’s water will be sent from Rishikesh and Gangotri and payments will be made online.

But it is not the case that if you are not internet savvy, you can’t get the holy water right at your doorstep. This problem has also been taken care of. People who are unable to place an order online, they can walk into the nearest post of-

fice and book an order directly from there. As the Indian Postal Service operates throughout Indian therefore you can easily get The Ganga’s water from any post office.

If considered thoughtfully, this scheme is quite interesting and challenging in itself. If it became successful, the Modi government will have another feather in its cap to show off. That’s not all, the old and disabled persons who are spending the days of their lives in the hope of drinking or bathing in the holy water but are unable to do so because of physical inability will benefit the most from this scheme. Access to The Ganga’s water from the comfort of home will not only offer employment opportunities but an online platform to individuals for riddance from their bad deeds or sins in this age of technological advancement. However, we will have to wait and watch to find out how this ambitious plan from our hi-tech prime minster fares in the days to come.

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haryana

Congress to blame for violence in Haryana: Capt. Abhimanyu

Haryana Finance Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu said that the recent violence in the State was not castebased or related to the issue of reservation, but the leaders of the Congress had used the youth of the State to spread unprecedented political and criminal violence in a well-planned manner. Capt. Abhimanyu, who was addressing a press conference, said that former Chief Minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, had mentioned his kinship with him, but did not give any details regarding his ties with Sudeep Kalkal. He questioned Hooda to explain his business and family ties with Sudeep Kalkal, who gave him a job in the agency of Ford, who got his wife appointed in Khanpur College, who got his motherin-law appointed as member of Consumer Forum and who instigated the riots after gathering 35 community members and lawyers. Replying to another question, he said that the committee constituted under the chairmanship of former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police, Mr. Prakash Singh, had submitted its report to the Government, which was studying it at its own level. He said that the supporters of the Opposition were exerting pressure to make this report public. He said that the committee had completed its investigation at a rapid pace and action too has been taken at a rapid pace, which was unprecedented in the State.

Section 144 imposed in Sonipat to ward off violence

The District Magistrate, Sonipat, Mr. K. Makrand Pandurang, has imposed Section 144 in the district to ward off any tension, fights, threats to human life, damage to property and deterioration in the lawand-order situation. In his orders, Pandurang said that there were chances that some agitators, hooligans and anti-social elements may cause damage to roads, railway tracks, water sources and power houses in view of the stay ordered by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the Haryana Government’s decision to grant reservation to Jats and five other communities in jobs and educational institutions under the newly created Backward Class ‘C’ category. Under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) 1973, there would be a complete ban on the gathering of five or more than five persons at any place and carrying sticks, axe, sword, knife or any other sharp weapons. These orders shall not be applicable to on-duty government employees and would remain effective for 60 days from May 28 to July 27, 2016, he added.

ACB launches robe

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Premium bus service scheme:

TAC: The Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) of Delhi Police has launched a probe into the premium bus service scheme notified by the Arvind Kejriwal government, allegedly without obtaining the permission of Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, a development that could trigger a fresh bout of sparring between the two.

ACB chief MK Meena said that the probe has been launched on the complaint of Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta, who has alleged that the government is "trying to benefit" a Gurgaon based private bus aggregator.

"There are allegations that no prior approval of Lt Governor was sought before launch of the scheme and that it was aimed at benefiting a private company," he said.

The premium bus service scheme was notified on May 20.

"The Lt Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to notify that all premium buses which ply in Delhi in conformity with guidelines specified in the appbased premium bus services scheme shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of reducing pollution and shall be exempted from provision of sub section (1) of Section 66 of the

ACB chief MK Meena said that the probe has been launched on the complaint of Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta

said Act (Motor Vehicle Act 1998) to such an extent as may be necessary for operation of such buses," read the notification signed by Delhi Transport Commissioner Sanjay Kumar.

Citing media reports Gupta said in his complaint that the Lt Governor's office had clarified on May 28 that no "approval" was given by him for the premium bus service.

"It calls for criminal probe into how the AAP government under the signature of Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Transport) could misuse Lt Governor's name in this manner," he said.

Power on power companies will cut fine

The Leader of Opposition alleged the AAP government "seems to be in extraordinary hurry to approve the Premium Bus Service Scheme and the procedure adopted leaves many questions unanswered."

The entire scheme has been "designed to favour one particular Gurgaon-based bus aggregator platform that is already "illegally operating contract carriage buses in Delhi" as on date also, Gupta claimed in his complaint.

The rules and regulations were "deliberately bypassed" that "smack of malafide intentions" of the decision making authorities in the gov-

TAC News: The Delhi government will put penalty on power companies forpower cut of more than two hours on each day. The penalty in the first two hours and then Rs 100 to Rs 50 per hour will be given to users in the electricity bill in form of bill rebate.

Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) regulations under the Delhi Electricity Supply Code of 2007 is amended notification. Under the private power companies will be fined for the power cut.

The problem is solved in two hours, transformer

Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (Building and Roads) Department, Hardeep Kumar exchanging documents of MoU signed between Haryana Government and Union Ministry of Railways, with V.P. Dudeja, Executive Director (Works), Railways in the presence of Chief Minister, Manohar Lal and Union Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhu. The MoU has been signed for formation of a joint venture company for implementation of various rail projects.

According to the latest notification under Section 108 of the Electricity Act 2003 penaltyhas been fixed. Accordingly, more than two hours of power cut will allow. The transformer in the event of failure to rectify it within two hours, or 72 hours to remove any other alternative. If power companies fail to do so for the first two hours of every customer they Rs 50 to Rs 100 per hour, and two hours later will forfeit.

Penalty to be paid through

electricity bills

Breakdown of flying and service line fuse such complaint be resolved within three hours. Failing to do so in case of Rs 100 will fill every hour of every consumer. All fines must be paid by companies to consumer’s monthly electric bill.

ernment, he alleged.

"The manner in which the decision was approved in the Cabinet without bothering to ensure that the due procedure was followed leaves no one in doubt that there was criminal intention to provide unprecedented benefit to the private operator," he alleged.

"The government in place of penalizing an operator who is flouting law with impunity has chosen to legalize the system. It smacks of a big scam," he alleged and demanded a thorough investigation into all aspects of the scheme and its notification.

Fee reimbursement hiked for schools giving admission to poor students

TAC News : Haryana Education Minister, Ram Bilas Sharma has announced to increase the reimbursement of fee given to private schools which provide admission to meritorious poor students under Section 134A. Apart from this, he also announced to extend the temporary recognition of private schools by one year. The Minister was presiding over a meeting with representatives of various associations of private school managements here. Interacting with media persons after the meeting, the Education Minister said that under Section 134A, students of classes II to V in private schools in rural areas which provide admission to meritorious poor students would be given Rs 300 per month and those in urban areas would be given Rs 500 per month as reimbursement. Similarly, students of classes VI to VIII in private schools in rural areas which provide admission to meritorious

poor students would be given Rs 500 per month and those in urban areas would be given Rs 700 per month as reimbursement. The amount would be credited directly into bank accounts of these students, he added. He said that recognition period of the private schools which have already been granted temporary recognition would be extended by one year. The Minister said that a Coordination Committee comprising officers and private school operators has been constituted for redressal of problems being faced by the private schools. This Committee would meet at least once in a month, he added. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, School Education, P.K. Das, Director, Secondary Education, M.L. Kaushik and Director, Elementary Education, R.S. Kharb were also present in the meeting.

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fashion It is more than walking or posing

Prepare well for modelling interview Model: Ioana I have written about ABCof modelling in my last article. I had mentioned about the procedure of modeling, types of modeling, how to apply in this field and few questions that a model should ask himself or herself before applying for modelling. In this article we will discuss how to prepare yourself for a modelling interview and tackle the questions being asked by the Agency.

There are few important questions that a modelling aspirant should ask himself or herself –

A How to prepare for a modelling interview?

A Are interview follow-up emails important?

A What would be asked on a followup phone interview?

A How to follow-up after a final-round interview?

Working through an agency is the most common way for a model to get work.

While doing well in a modeling interview is the key to getting your foot in the door. Whether you are contacted by the agency or are going in on your own, you need to present yourself in the absolute best light to make a lasting impression. This means you'll have to rely on more than just your good looks to ace the interview. Of course Communication is very important in any field you work on. Some teachers of Fashion teach that communication skill is not so

Anuj Shrivastava Author | Filmmaker | Screenwriter | Film Trainer | authoranuj@gmail.com

The most popular term in our nation to define an actor is ‘Hero’. Traditionally, the term refers to someone who has great looks or personality, as equal to the one who appears on celluloid. Generally, if we deal with the terms ‘Actor’ & ‘Hero’, they’re synonymous in public domain but looking critically, they are two different nodes of same line. An actor is a person who portrays or lives a character, may be real or fictional and becomes a semiotic device. He’s just responsible for acting along with its dimensions that allows him to establish intra-scenic & extrascenic relationships. Contrary to this, a ‘hero’ is someone who has fantastic looks, great physics, appealing body language and a definite style.

Sadly, now the definitions of these two terms have been foggy in film industry, especially in aspirant actors. Misconception of having very good looks to become a successful actor is so widespread now that out of 10, 9 have heavy body, fair looks, great hair and good height. But the main, that needed i.e. acting, would be missing. They don’t have any clue what the mechanism is acting? What’s been its history? From where it had started? What are the techniques used for acting? How to differentiate & develop characters? What character’s arc is? and so on.

To become an actor, you need acting skills. You need to give time to your acting. You need to understand the significances and limitations of platform you’re acting for. pletely natural.

Prepare a Resume/ Profile

This document provides the interviewer with the most pertinent information about you at-a-glance.

It consists of your past modeling work, any acting training or credits and a list of shows or publications you important in this field but in have appeared in, as well as today’s scenario if a model any educational background don’t communicate well, he you have in fashion or reor she may lose many opporlated field. Your measuretunities to grow in career. In ments, including height, fashion industry right attitude, looks and better communica- Persis Monalisa weight, bust, waist, hips, inseam, dress size and shoe tion skills are must. size will have to be mentioned, although some agencies require you to put this inDo your research If you are planning for a modeling formation on a separate document carrier, research about the agency you called a "COMP CARD". want to join. This gives you the idea Take care of your appearabout kind of models they represent as ance well as what their body style, portfolio Your hairs, nails and skin must be and other requirements are. This ensures you fit the criteria and are well- clean, neat and free of blemishes. You prepared for the interview. Many want to look as natural as possible, so agencies put this information on their use a sparing amount of makeup. This may include a little bit of foundation, website, but you can also call. mascara, eye shadow and lip gloss.

Unless the agency specifies a particuPrepare a professional portlar outfit, wear something similar to the folio A portfolio is one of the most effective clothing you used for your portfolio imtools an aspiring model has. Agencies ages so the interviewer can see your may specify the number and type of body shape. Fitted shirts and jeans in photos you need to have in your portfo- solid colors and simple patterns work lio, but the minimum is generally one best (Mostly prefered a skin fit jeans head shot and one standing body shot. with a tank top for both male and feYou can also include simple poses such male). Ladies should wear heels (stelas sitting, profile and looking over your letoes). shoulder. You usually don't have to Practice modeling (walk & smile, but you can have some pictures poses) with varying facial expressions to show The interviewer will assess how well versatility. The clothing you wear should be tight-fitting, such as swim you pose and walk, so practice beforewear, tank tops and skinny jeans. Do not hand to make sure you have at least got wear any makeup in the shots, as the the basics knowledge. Watch out videos agency needs to see how you look com- and look in magazines to get ideas for

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Main hoon Hero Tera!!

Just dialogue delivery is not acting! Acting is a complete package. It’s a kind of dish with multiple layers and coating where each coating possesses unique flavour. Actors are not prepared over night. It’s not something you take a pill and wait to turn out to be an actor. You need to explore acting, eventually the actor in you.

Acting is a serious business. You only got one face and need to perform many characters. From head to toe, you’ve to be different to differentiate from last character you play.

Just think about Deepika in Chenai Express & Deepika in Bajirao Mastani. The same face but entirely different personalities.

poses, facial expressions and how to walk a runway. Try things out in a mirror to make sure it looks good, and then ask family members and friends to watch and give you some pointers.

Practice maintaining your composure when you mess up. Try on to give your best.

Prepare for the questions

Think of answers to common questions Modeling interviews usually involve some standard questions. These most often include: - How long you have been in this field?

- Any especially notable shows or publications you have appeared in.

- The type of modeling you want to do (e.g. commercial, fashion, etc.), and - Why you want to work with that particular agency. The interviewer may also ask about your long-term goals, exercise and nutrition habits and any limitations you have.

There are a lot of different jobs in the fashion world. A lot of the interviewer’s decision is going to be based on your portfolio, or your experience working in the field. Yet for some jobs, such as fashion assistants, fashion designers, and so on, you will also be judged on your personality, since your personality is part of what will help you become successful in the fashion industry.

MMWhat are the current and future trends in fashion?

MMHow do you think your education has prepared you to work in fashion?

MMDefine “Fashion.”

MMHow do you handle stress?

MMHow comfortable are you working hands on with models and designers?

MMWhat qualifies you for a career in fashion over other candidates?

MMHow do you handle conflict?

MMHow do you describe your personal style?

MMWhere would you like your career in fashion to lead you?

MMHow would you deal with an arrogant client?

MMWhat are your hobbies that you can co-relate with the fashion industry?

Other professional questions may base upon your work type and years of experience.

All the best Guys! Do well.

Hope this will help you to give your best for your next Interview.

Questions asked by Agency

MMWhat made you to decide to pursue a career in fashion industry?

MMWhat do you consider the most important facets of the fashion industry?

Model: Manju Gautam

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Date of of Publication: Publication: 29th 29th May May 2015 2015 || Number Number of of Pages: Pages: 162 162 Pages Pages Date ISBN: 978-93-52013-24-7 978-93-52013-24-7 || Genre: Genre: Fiction.

Fiction.

ISBN:

Reviewed by Roy DSilva, Creative Writer at Blue Magic Films and 9X Media Pvt Ltd.

Abir Mukherjee was born and brought up in Bardhaman, a small town of West Bengal. He is currently based in Bangalore having completed more than 10 years as an IT Professional. He has completed his B.E. in computerscience and engineering in 2005 and started working in different software MNCs. ‘S.O.A.R’ is his secondnovel. Blackbuck Publication has published his first novel, ‘As Life Has No Undo’.

He loves to sketch and write in his spare time. He writes to entertain people, not to teach them how to live life, how to be successful in life or any other philosophical lessons.

Mail to: abir.mukherji@gmail.com

dian but even foreign authors.

S.O.A.R.S requires a hat tip just for that.

The one thing that rankles though is the manner in which the writing style dithers as the book progresses. What starts as an interesting style that speeds through the incidents to one that turns verbose and includes too much of jargon.

This is just the book that Indian fiction needs today, one of those that make the readers interested in what the author has written earlier and will be writing next.

Review by Roy DSilva, Creative Writer at Blue Magic Films and 9X

S.O.A.R

by Abir Mukherjee/ Frog Books (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.)

Success Over Adversity Reigns!

Mystery books from Indian authors are few and far between, so any such book should interest the average reader just by being. S.O.A.R is not just a mystery book but is actually a mystery set in the modern world and could be tagged as a ‘business-thriller’. This is the complete review of S.O.A.R written

by Abir Mukherjee.

S.O.A.R begins with the story of a young man, newly married, who is working in the United States, and living with his wife. The reader is introduced to the kind of life that the man lives in the US and the cracks that are forming in his married life. And just when the readers think that all of it is going to implode, he is summoned immediately to India to help out his friends and cofounders of a business that he had bid goodbye to years ago.

Abir Mukherjee weaves an interesting tale that is a mixture of intrigue, drama, bittersweet life memories and emotions.

Everything that a seasoned writer would have is there — the road less traveled one, that of non linear storytelling, the filling of characters by just telling the readers about incidents from their life,

both past and present and other such nitty-gritty that makes S.O.A.R an interesting read.

The best part of the writing is that Abir pays equal attention to the times when the protagonist was growing up with his group of friends, his love story back then, the tumultuous relationship that he has with his friends and wife now and the mystery that threatens to capsize their lives forever.

It is evident from the beginning that Abir is not a lazy writer. Not only does he work hard to tell the readers about how exactly the life of a IT professional is, he also goes on to explain the entire process of how the friends set up their own product — which is the one that finally throws them into the jaws of trouble.

And just because he can, the author also gives a brief insight into the legal system and how a person can fall into a legal tangle in this big bad world.

The book is a decent mystery that has the right answers for anyone interested in what would be considered to be a digital crime — one concept that is even now just being tackled by not just In-

Media Pvt Ltd.

Blurb of the book:

Frustrated with their current jobs, Uday, Adhyayan, and Rajasekaran team up to start an innovative business, nonexistent in India until then. Ignoring all pragmatic aspects of life, they chase their dreams with immense pleasure.

However, their journey is no cakewalk, as they confront financial crisis and rejections soon. Uday plays a business trick to triumph over that uninfluenced market; it works initially, but soon boomerangs, blowing the team apart.

The police arrestUday accusing him of illegal activity by his organization.

Were there any blemishes in their plan or was it just a typical Indian market, reluctant to accept an un-experimented concept? Will they be successful in implementing their innovation, staking their hard earned money, stable jobs, relationships, and life ‘S.O.A.R is the story of chasing a dream, quandary between desire and responsibility, friendship and love.

Join the gutsy journey of three young entrepreneurs.

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FASHION is Expressing Your Aura Author Anuj in conversation with Fashion Designer BannuSreeTeja Q. What’s the very first thing comes in your mind when I say ‘Fashion’?

Ans. Fashion is about expressing your identity, something we deal with everyday. Fashion is a language which tells a story about the person who wears it. Fashion - is about you.

It is your distinctive expression. Fashion is a huge business. Many people are involved in buying, selling and production of clothing like any other business in the world. Every day, millions of workers design, sew, glue, dye, and transport clothing to the stores.

Q. You’ve designed for many celebs and award functions. Tell us about your journey little bit.

Ans. I’m a fashion Graduate from NIFT, Hyderabad. I started my career as assistant fashion designer. I did four to five projects under the same designation. Later, I upgraded myself to be the main designer of the project.

I designed for celebs & movies. And now I’ve LOUKYAH in my cart.

Q. You recently started your own brand LOUKYAH. Tell us about it.

Ans. LOUKYAH specializes in occasion wear with a keen focus on minimalistic embroideries, innovative cuts and surface textures. It’s just for women. LOUKYAH is much more than just clothing. It’s an attitude cum persona which presents a lady in her best way. LOUKYAH has something for everyone.

Q. Many youngsters are now looking at Fashion Designing. But they, especially their parents are unsecured & confused about it to make it a prime career. What’s your suggestion or advice to them?

Ans. The fashion industry is all about creativity, skills, awareness of trends, and a good business sense.

There are many career options for you to choose from, and the right one for you depends on your personal goals.

It’s a huge industry and there are a multitude of jobs available; you can find one that suits to your temperament and talents.

Q. You’re an inspiration for youth. A self made person. Yours Success Mantra?

Ans. My success mantra is not to expect results. Keep focusing on the goal. May it be positive or negative, keep doing what you are doing. Follow your heart! The biggest adventure you could take is to live the life of your dreams.

Q. Every Successful man has a woman behind him. Does it apply on woman as well? Who’s behind your success?

Ans. Yes it does apply on women as well. In my case, my father is that strong man.

Q. Tell us about your upcoming projects.

Ans. I’m currently committed to Telgu & Malayam projects. Few fashion shows are there along with the expansion of LOUKYAH. Some are confidential which I don’t want to disclose here.

Q. A piece of style advice that never fails.

Ans. Always dress according to your body type.

Q. Tell us about your personal styling.

Ans. My look is subtle & understated.

Q. Your wordings for the readers.

Ans. It’s nice to interact with you Anuj. For readers I would say, how you represent yourself, speaks about you. Clothing is a silent communication. People tend to have opinion about you by your dressing. It’s for everyone. I want to thank The Asian Chronicle to have a fantastic Conversation and giving me space to talk about fashion & LOUKYAH. Dress Well. Confident. Be Stylish.

Rapid Fire

MMSports or Politics?

None

MMBollywood or Tollywood?

Bollywood MMFilms or Fashion Shows?

Films MMLuckybannu, LUBA or LOUKYAH? Luckybannu

MMSanjay Leela Bhansali, Mani Ratnam or Karan Johar Mani Ratnam sir

MMYour first crush?

At School

MMA director you want to work with?

Mani Ratnam sir

MMAn Actress you want to work with?

Deepika Padukone

MMYour inspiration?

My Mother

MMYou can’t live without?

Nothing as such.

A life less ordinary

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Saman Bilgrami

There is a very insightful documentary on the subject titled "Kiss the Moon" by director Khalid Gill.

Hijras have been portrayed on screen in Indian cinema since its inception, historically as comic relief. Deepa Mehta's Water features the hijra character "Gulabi" (played by RaghubirYadav), who has taken to introducing the downtrodden, outcast widows of Varanasi to prostitution.

This has nothing to do with a persons faith believe or religion because Transgender is that mismatch between a persons gender identity expression, and their assigned sexthey have conventional sexual orientation labels inadequate or inapplicable. They do not feel genuine, authentic, and comfortable within their external appearance as well as internal requirements now a days there are several medical reatments such as hormone replacement therapy, sex reassignment surgery, or psychotherapy.But the improper living condition economic deprivation isolation led them to live a miserable life.

Gender identity issues, dual role , discomfort in an assigned gender, physical and psychological problems, hormonal imbalance, distress, disability , mental and emotional trauma due to rejection and so on.

The social stigma attached to this specific human race still goes on even though its been six decades since our country gained independence and yet there is one important minority that still continues to live in constant fear and daily humiliation.

It's that sect whose very existence is treated as a crime. They are between us still they are seperated and seen as distinctive creature and this minority belong’sto all those who have alternative sexualities-lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT).

‘Gazal Dhaliwal takes you back into a time when she was a girl trapped in a male body. She was taunted and humiliated in school and college but with her parents' unconditional love and support, she underwent a biological sex reassignment surgery and is a confident woman today’

The oppression and humiliation faced by gays and lesbians is no less tragic. They become aware of their different sexual orientation in a very homophobic society.

The resultant confusion, fear and guilt haunt them through their youth but the society they belong to the lack of adaption by society as considering them being normal with what they are born.

Deepak Kashyap, a counseling psychologist, experienced this first-hand while growing up—the fear and trauma even making him contemplate suicide.

Despite associations of psychiatrists and psychologists all over the world stating that it is a normal human variant. Since heterosexuality is regarded as the universal norm, Some parents force heterosexual marriage on their gay son or daughter. The result is catastrophic not just for the individual but also for the person they are married to.

However, some gays and lesbians have received love and support from their families who accepted their sexual orientation and this has been crucial for them to find happiness Some serial are continuously supporting and trying to educate puplic about the third gender as normal and should be adopted as what there orientation is.

Many transgenders have with great courage completed their education despite the harassment, but are denied jobs or discriminated against. Hirak Dey, who has her own beauty parlour in Raipur, and Veena Sendre who works as a beautician, prove that transgenders can all be gainfully employed and socially integrated.

Today all of us have to be involved in the struggle against the discrimination and torture faced by the LGBT community. The biggest obstacle to equality for the LGBT community comes from the law.

To our eternal shame, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code still criminalizes homosexuality— even among consenting adults. It is considered to be 'against the order of nature' and such acts are punishable for a term which may extend to upto 10 years. This law is a blot on modern India and must be amended.

According to 2014 survey the third gender in the country is counts for 4.9 lakh. While transgender activists estimate the numbers to be six to seven times higher, they are thrilled that such a large number of people identified themselves as belonging to the third gender, despite the fact that the census counting happened well before the Supreme Court order gave legal recognition to the third gender in April 2014.

Countries Giving Transgender People Fundamental Rights

In total, seven countries now offer an alternative option on their legal documents, till 2014 the U.S. government does not allow for a third, non-specific gender option on legal documents.Particularly in Asia, countries like Australia has ruled that the government should recognize a third, neutral and non-specific gender besides the traditional "male" and "female" categories. With this landmark ruling, Australia also became the world's sixth country to recognize a third gender option for its citizens. The first to do so on its census forms was Nepal, fol-

lowing a 2007 decisionSupreme Court landmark decision ruling against gender identity discrimination. Nepal is believed to have become the world's first country to include a third gender option on its census forms, which it initiated in 2011. India has long recognized a community of five to six millions Indians as "hijras," citizens who don't identify themselves as either male or female. For years all such Indians were grouped together broadly under the term "eunuchs," despite the fact that only 10% of them identified as such. However, this changed in 2009, when the nation's election authorities decided to formally allowan independent designation for intersex or transgender voters. The move meant that Indians could choose an "other" category indicating their gender in voter forms. Other countries in row are Pakistan, Bangladesh, Germany, New Zealand, Australia to recognize the third gender as a specific Gender.

Remembering the traffic instruction advertisement by the eunuchs, and similar to that was a seat belt awareness advertisement

Bursting myths

Hijras are often encountered in streets, trains and other public places, demanding money from young men. If refused, the eunuchs may attempt to embarrass the person into giving money, using obscene gestures, profane language and even sexual advances. There are several myths surrounding the eunuchscommunity. Hijras are considered dangerous. They are known for bestowing blessings, but they can bestow not only blessings but curses too.

The curse of childlessness is wielded as a weapon against anyone who refuses to give them money or makes fun of them. These eunuchs perform religious ceremonies at weddings and at the birth of male babies, involving music, singing and sexually suggestive dancing. These are intended to bring good luck and fertility.

Although the eunuchsare most often uninvited, the host usually pays them ‘Many fear the eunuchscurse if they are not appeased, bringing bad luck or infertility, but for the fee they receive, they can bless goodwill and fortune to the newly born.

Hijras are said to be able to do this because since they do not engage in sexual activities, they accumulate their sexual energy which they can use to either ‘bestow a boon or a bane.

Of the hijras we interviewed, Humaira narrates, “The notion widely held is that when we curse

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In August, 2015, a music video Infeaturing August, 2015, video 7 hijrasa music dressed in featuring 7 hijras dressed in outfits or uniforms of various outfits or uniforms of various professions and singing theNprofessions and singing ational Anthem of IndiatheNcreational Anthem of India created by a YouTube channel ated by aPictures YouTubewent channel Yathartha viral Yathartha Pictures went for being the first Nationalviral Anfor being thesung first National them video by hijrasAnin them video sung by hijras in India.Thehijras featured in the India.Thehijras featured in the video were brought together video were brought together by the Humsafar Trust, a by the Humsafar Trust, a Mumbai-based NGO which Mumbai-based NGO which promotes LGBT rights. promotes LGBT rights. people, it is accepted by God but we do not curse them very often. We are instructed by our gurus not to curse people except in very extreme because our prayers go directly on arsh; our curses are accepted by Allah”.

Another myth that is known about the hijras is regarding the burial of their dead bodies. While most of the eunuchs interviewed during the research seemed apprehensive and reluctant to the question relating to the burial of their dead bodies, only one of them talked very briefly about it. According to Saima, (one of the eunuchs interviewed), the hijras bury their dead bodies at night and not during the daytime. This is so because although they bury their dead bodies in the same graveyard where all individuals/Muslims do, it is a widely believed notion that since the eunuchsannot give birth to a child, anyone who sees their dead body will tend to suffer from bad luck and infertility for the rest of their life. Thus it is evident that the identity of eunuchsis fabricated with myths and portrayals that might or might not be true.

Due to illiteracy and societal rejection the large number of LGBT are involved in such activities which harnesses them into the risk of HIV/AIDS, sex workers,

Transgender people in Indian politics

Long history of transgender in Indian politics, in 1996 Kali stood for elections in Patna Munni ran for the elections in South Bombay that year. KamlaJaan run and win the position of the mayor of Katni in MP. Then there was ShabnamMausi, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2002 as well. Heera won a seat at the city council of Jabalpur, Meera won a similar position in Sehora, and so did Gulshan in Bina. In December 2000, Asha Devi became the mayor of Gorakhpur, and KalluKinnar was elected to the city council in Varanasi. ShabnamMausi is the first transgender Indian or hijra to be elected to public office. She was an elected member of the Madhya Pradesh State Legislative Assembly from 1998 to 2003.In 2000 ShabnamMausi became India's first eunuch MP on 4 January 2015, independent candidate MadhuBaiKinnar was elected as the mayor of Raigarh, Chhattisgarh becoming India's first openly transgender mayor. ManabiBandopadhyay became India's first transgender college principal,On 5 November 2015, K. PrithikaYashini became the first transgender police officer in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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Girls fared better than boys in HBSE’s senior secondary and STC examinations

TAC News Haryana Board of School Education declared the results of Senior Secondary (Fresh) and Subject to Be Clear (STC) / Credit Transfer Policy (CTP) examination of Haryana Open School April -2016 conducted by it. The candidates can check their results on Board’s website www.bseh.org.in. While stating this in a joint statement issued, Board’s Chairman, Dr. Jagbir Singh and Secretary, Pankaj said that the pass percentage of Senior Secondary Open School (Fresh) April-2016 is 43.85 whereas that of Senior Secondary Open School STC or CTP April 2016 is 55.24. They said

that 30,361 candidates had appeared in the examination of Senior Secondary (Fresh) of which 13,314 candidates passed and 16,425 candidates got STC. In this examination, 22,468 boys had appeared, of which 9,455 passed and their pass percentage is 42.08 whereas, out of 7,893 girls, 3,859 passed and their pass percentage is 48.89. The pass percentage of girls over boys has achieved an increase of 6.81.

While the pass percentage of students of urban areas is 44.37 and of rural areas is 43.63. They said that as many as 11,583 candidates had appeared in the examination of Senior Secondary Open School (STC or CTP), of

30,361 candidates had appeared in the examination of Senior Secondary (Fresh) of which 13,314 candidates passed and 16,425 candidates got STC. In this examination, 22,468 boys had appeared, of which 9,455 passed and their pass percentage is 42.08 whereas, out of 7,893 girls, 3,859 passed and their pass percentage is 48.89.

The pass percentage of girls over boys has achieved an increase of 6.81.

which 6,398 candidates have passed and 4,926 candidates got STC. In this examination, 8,635 boys had appeared, of which 4,763 boys passed and their pass percentage is 55.16 per cent. Out of 2,948 girls appeared in this examination, 1,635 girls passed and their pass percentage is 55.46. They said that the pass percentage of girls over boys has achieved an increase of 0.30 per cent whereas the pass percentage of students of rural areas is 55.15 and of urban areas is 54.22.

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Pothole free roads for Ambala residents during monsoon

TAC: Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Anil Vij said that roads in Ambala Sadar area, including 56 roads of Municipal Corporation, are being reconstructed at a cost of Rs 23 crore.

Anil Vij, who also represents the Ambala Cantt. Assembly Constituency, has directed the officers of Municipal Corporation and Public Works Department to complete the ongoing works at the earliest so that the people do not have to face any difficulty during monsoon. He said that negligence in this regard would not be tolerated and strict action would be taken for causing delay deliberately. He also issued orders to carry out beautification of main roads of the city.

Haryana police appeals to Pipli blast bus survivors to testify

TAC: In view of the recent blast in a Haryana Roadways bus in Pipli, the Haryana Police has appealed to the passengers of that bus to fulfill their social responsibility by cooperating in the investigation into this incident. While stating this, a Member of Special Investigation Team constituted to investigate the incident and Superintendent of Police (SP), Kurukshetra, Mr. Simardeep Singh said that these passengers should contact the Police with any information regarding the incident which may help in identifying those behind the blast. He

Haryana police on full alert for Jat agitation TAC News: Haryana Additional Director General Police, Law and Order, Mohd.

Akil said that the Police was fully prepared to deal with the agitation by the Jats, announced to commence from June 5. Akil, who was interacting with media persons here, was asked to comment on the threat given by a section of the Jats to restart the agitation. He said that the Police would try to make the protesters understand and not resort to violence, but if they do not understand, the Po-

lice would use force against such protesters, without any consideration of caste or community. In reply to a question concerning the blast in a State Roadways bus yesterday at Kurukshetra, he said that Special Investigation Team has been constituted and it has already stated its work. The investigation would reveal how many criminals were involved and who they were. Even earlier there were two low intensity blasts and this third was of the similar kind, he added.

said that an award of Rs 10 lakh has already been announced to those who provide information leading to arrest of culprits. The identity of the informer would not be revealed. He said that the passengers may contact him at 070567-00100 and 01744220320, and Station House Officer (SHO), Pipli Sadar Police Station at 070567-00112. He said that the passengers may also contact Inspector General of Police, Karnal Range at 01842283222, SP, Panipat at 0180-2699100 and SP, Sonepat at 0130-2222906.

Delhi Govt. not to increase school fees remained on the ground

Association of private schools of Delhi by the Delhi High Court has asked the state's private school affidavit not increase their fees. The union petitioned the High Court of schools in three years on May 31, the last date for filing returns extended to July 31 had sought.

The court also imposed a condition that the school accepted their demand to increase their fees. According to the court filing by July 31 schools that the government will decide whether to allow schools to increase fees.

The government circular on April 16 in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal had drawn remained on the ground that the government cannot raise private school fees without government permission.

“JUST SHAHNAZ” Shahnaz Husain Franchise Harsh Vardhan in the name of of 20 lakh fraud, the Retail Outlet Opens in Bhubaneswar and Hissar government had to take a seat in MBBS quota swindle

TAC: “Just Shahnaz” Franchise Retail Outlets have opened in Bhubaneswar in Odisha and Hissar in Haryana. The outlets house exclusive Shahnaz Husain organic/ herbal formulations, based on Ayurveda, all under one roof. Trained Beauty Advisors help to sell and educate the end consumers about the products. Over the last four decades, the Shahnaz Husain brand has grown from strength to strength.

Shahnaz Husain is internationally acclaimed for organic beauty care, based on Ayurveda, manufacturing and retailing 375

formulations for beauty and health care in India and abroad. Shahnaz Husain offers the opportunity to share the global success of her brand and formulations, by becoming a part of “JUST SHAHNAZ,” Chain of Franchise Retail Outlets.

The Shahnaz organic formulations, comprising of highly specialized products for general care and specific skin and hair problems, contain herb, flower and fruit extracts, essential oils, precious metals and gems. The Stores offer these exclusive benefits of Ayurveda with the legendary Shahnaz Husain name.

TAC New Dellhi: Rs. 20 lakh in the name of former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan sensational case of fraud has come to light. It is alleged that an employee of the Directorate of Health Services of the PA by telling himself, then Union Minister Harsh Vardhan swindled Rs 20 lakh from a businessman in Tamil Nadu.

Under the Health Ministry would arrange them in every state MBBS "free seat" is the quota. "Minister" said the Rs 20 lakh will be able to get a seat. Rs 15 lakh for the first time, in two installments, half-half lakh recovered.

The complainant, Mr. C. Krishnan, the shocking allegation that the full payment of the then minister

was accused on Tees January Marg official residence. However, a police official said the fact has not been confirmed yet.

PA telling himself, a man named Satpal was posted to the Directorate of Health Services. According to the charges, he was taking payments minister's official residence. VIP admission quota in return confirmation letter (which later turned out to be fake) was given. Businessman iota of doubt is why, for admission in MBBS in Tamil Nadu, while he himself runs a consultancy company.

The entire dealing between November 2014 and December 2015.

After full payment Satpal pick up the phone closed. According to

sources, the FIR in the case was not easy to enter. After all the efforts businessman appealed to the court, the hearing before the South Avenue at the direction of senior police officers at the police station on May 29 lodged FIR under IPC 420/468/34 time. According to a senior district police officer investigating the case has been initiated.

The complainant in the case, Mr. C. Krishnan entire gang allegedly involved in the racket. Through some of his peers who worked in the canteen of the building were met by a man who then health minister of the PA as Satpal was mixed. 5-6 people were involved in the entire chain. It shows that the quota was working both on the whole gang.

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“Krishan Vs Kanhaiya”

A Thought Provoking play about an Atheist Battle with God !!

A still from Krishan Vs Kanhaiya

Producer Priti Gupta hosted the Premiere of

Dharmender Kumar, UDM Events in collaboration with “Indian Water Foundation” presented an extravaganza play by renowned Hindi film actor Shri Paresh Rawal titled “Krishan Vs Kanhaiya”- a thought provoking play about an Atheist Battle with God took place at Siri Fort Auditirium on 21st May 2016.

The event was organised to promote the noble cause of “Water Conservation” as the country reels from severe water shortage and poor farmers suffer crop losses. To further promote this awareness, Dharmender Kumar is proudly associated with the cause and takes this social cause to the masses.

Some of the guests present at the event were Amar Singh- Ex MP, Actress Jaya Prada, M.S Bitta- Chairman of AIATF, Actor Parvin Dabas, Actress Shilpa Shinde, Actor Manjot Singh, Actor Master Omkar Kapoor, Actor Karan Oberoi, Actress Preeti Jhangiani, Actress Prachi Tehlan, Singer Vishal Srivastav, Ghazal Singer Satish Babbar, Beauty Expert Shahnaz Husain to name a few.

alities of Delhi @ PVR Director’s Cut Vasant Kunj Ambiance Mall.

People spotted at the event were Ramola Bacchan, Designer Smanat Chauhan, CCl Chandighar team Owner Gurpreet Singh Model & Actor Rhythm Dutta, and others..

Priti Gupta & Anu Menon

Jaya Prada, Amar Singh & Dharmender Kumar

Preeti Jhangiani

Kareena Kapoor Khan is 3 and a half months pregnant?

Kalki Koechlin

Naseeruddin Shah

Prachi Tehlan & Karan Oberoi

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Waiting

Producer Priti Gupta the banner of Ishka Films and Drishyam Films events and Entertainment Company hosted the Premiere of Waiting Movie with Naseeruddin Shah and Kalki Kochlien along with Director of movie Anu Menon and prominent person-

Omkar Kapoor & Sunny Singh

Gurpreet Singh & Sonia Singh

Kat in the dark of the night was why the hospital, revealed the secret

Katrina Kaif were seen in a Mumbai hospital at midnight. At midnight on hospital Kat became pensive and want to take the news began to flutter. But, setting aside all concern reports that the sick and the hospital reached Kat season.

Indeed, with its X Jagga detective Katrina shooting continuously Morocco, has had to come to Mumbai and London. No heat in winter season filled with sometimes they were quite upset. Season like his body was badly affected and have to go to hospital.

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MS Bitta

Praveen Goel

Reports of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan expecting their first baby together has been doing the rounds for a while now. Although Bebo has refuted rumors of her pregnancy, the buzz just doesn't seem to die down. Now, a report on Spotboye.com states that Kareena is supposedly 3 and a half months pregnant. A source from London told the portal that the Nawab and Begum are expecting their first child together and that their recent London trip was purely meant for relaxation. However, official confirmations are awaited.