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The Begging
Mafia
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metro
Saman Bilgrami
Giving alms to a beggar thinking of it as good Karma is like sowing the seeds of irrevocable "Poverty" in India. Out of the amount given as charity or alms, close to 60% is spent on cigarettes, Bidis, tobacco based products, drugs, cheap liquor and other such vices. These beggars can be seen smoking or half-conscious under the influence of drugs or liquor at traffic signals, under the city flyovers, at metro stations, subways, bus stops and several other public places. It astonishes that despite of witnessing them in this state, people still give them and believe that it’s a benevolent act. The Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959 criminalizes begging. Its aim is to remove beggars from their current illegal profession so that they may be detained, trained and eventually employed elsewhere. The act was adopted by the Union Territory of Delhi in 1960.
It is considered a violation of rights amongst activists and advocates of homeless people. Following is an overview of provisions in the act that are relevant to children between 1-18 years. Under this act, a child is defined as a boy who has not completed 16 years of age and a girl who has not completed 18 years of age. Hence under this act beggars found guilty by a court of law are sentenced to a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years in a Beggar's Home Certified institution. Under the provisions of this act a person who solicited or exploited a child to beg for alms, can be sent to prison for a minimum of one year and maximum of three years. So far no case has been registered under the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959, which was adopted by Delhi about 45 years ago, in 1960. It does not mean that our cities are free of beggars or hundreds of untraced children for years were not forced
to beg by a mafia. Even the statutory 'homes' for beggars set up in the capital are empty. Obviously, the vacancy position is not because begging has ceased in Delhi or the number of beggars has gone down, but it is for the obvious reason that there is no implementation of the Act. This is our ethical responsibility to stop showing humanity by giving alms instead try to be a responsible citizen by choosing to get them to an NGO, Trust or Rehabilitation Centre and truly help them. Unfortunately, despite of such institutions and rehabilitation centers, beggars can still be seen in every nook and corner. The governments have taken no concrete steps to stop begging despite of it being declared as a crime. The upholders of law themselves ignore beggars as a result of which it has become a full-fledged nexus and is growing day by day. Recently, a case came to light in which a gang of six beggars looted a shop in Mumbai. So do they really live of our charity? Are they beggars or a mafia in reality? Do NGOs or activists report such incidents where crimes are
committed by beggars in broad daylight at metro stations, bus stands, traffic signals, places of worship, footpaths or any such public place? According to a study, the annual earning of beggars in India is Rs.180 Crore, which appears to be turnover of an established organization. Yet this figure is not sufficient to improve their condition. Why? Films like ‘Traffic Signal’ encapsulated a microcosm of people who derive their daily livelihood from it. There are beggars (kids and adults), prostitutes, tricksters, eunuchs and others who sell clothes, flowers and trinkets. But hidden behind them is the face of a huge nexus comprising of the mafia and the politicians. It’s high time for able bodies such as government NGOs, activists, women welfare societies, ashrams and old age homes which get massive funds from the centre to educate and provide employment to this class of the society. But we are yet to notice any significant change in these beggars’ lives.
Poor children are not discrim- BJP MPs flout odd-even rule inated against in schools: HC TAC New Delhi: Delhi High Court has asked the Government to provide poor children going to schools free uniforms and study materials to study. The division bench consisting of Justice BD Ahmed and SiddharthMridul said that Government and private schools should not be discriminated and the children studying in both schools must be treated equally. It is common to see the underlying difference between Private School children and Government school children, the rich may afford the high cost of uniforms and study material of private schools but the poor parents may not afford such costs. The court said that the Government must try to think about the psychol-
ogy of the children. Children in the schools may see that their friends are wearing better clothes than they do and hence they suffer from mental agony. The aim of Government should be to bring the poor and rich children at par. “During the hearing, the lawyer Rahul Mehra told the court that Delhi government, elites cannot compete with the private schools that store,but education can assure of getting better, he said, the government for poor children instead of the amount of free learning materials and uniforms are considering.” About two weeks will be decided in this case that the next hearing will be on May 20.
Erum Khan, New Delhi: Parliament began to participate in the final session on the first day arrived member and actor Paresh Rawal appeared trapped. Odd-even in Delhi MP had no information about the train reached the wrong number. When asked by reporters earlier responded angrily and then appeared here and there to see. However, saying that somehow made a mistake the next time I will take care of the redeemed body. It's not his fault alone to break the law, MPs like Paresh Rawal appeared mistake. More important was that most of these were from the BJP benches. Once aware of it, he saw a number of his car were silent. When asked by reporters said the mistake will further atten-
tion. Later on Twitter to keep up, he said, acknowledging my mistake. Paresh Rawal also several other MPs similar mistake. Prahlad Patel, BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh, the BJP MP Ashwini Meena Chowdhury Babu MP FatehpurSikri are also involved in the rule-breakers. Important thing is that the government in Delhi, Kejriwal seeks to enforce this rule is in full swing from the Delhi Congress MP UditRaj also rose from Ewan's car number. However, the Delhi Government to tackle the problem of MPs had arranged to move several buses. Several MPs also raised its wings. MP Ranjan Bhatt praised the system. Just said she was very happy to arrange.
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news corner EPF for NHM employees
Haryana Health Minister, Anil Vij said that monthly Employee Provident Fund (EPF) of about 11,845 employees working on contract basis under National Health Mission (NHM) in the state will be deducted from April 1, 2016. This will benefit them to the tune of about Rs.26 crore per annum. The Health Minister said that the contribution of employees working under NHM will be 12 percent with the government contributing an equal share. He said that there are 10,245 such employees in all 21 districts of the state, whose average monthly salary is Rs.13,000. For these employees, the government will contribute about Rs 1.81 crore per month. Similarly, the government will contribute about Rs.32.67 lakh per month for around 1,600 employees with an average monthly salary of about Rs 15,000. Vij said that the government has divided the EPF organization into four parts for smooth operation of this process in Haryana. The Karnal Division included Karnal, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Yamunanagar, Panipat, Ambala, Sonipat and Panchkula and Gurgaon Division included Gurgaon, Mahendragarh, Mewat, and Rewari.
First conventional submarine in the ocean would come soon the Calvary
The last week of April is going to be the country's achievement. The navigational satellite launch IRNSS-1G achieved great success, based on the traditional French design diesel electric submarine 'the Calvary' is set to hit the sea. According to reliable sources, the Project-75 (code name) is almost complete acceptance test the port and it is ready for sea trials finery. Sources close to the project said,“a member of the supervisory authorities as well as the crew prepared to the Calvary for sea trials. This process will take 5-6 months. " It is said that, on the Calvary for this investigation was to be lowered into the sea last week, but the time was changed at the last minute. After completion of the testing process will be included in the Navy's fleet submarine.
Maneka praises Sonia Gandhi in fighting corruption Maneka Gandhi and her son Varun Gandhi after the close relations of the distances are well known to the family. But all that time to surprise his constituency Pilibhit were left to deal with a case of corruption in the Congress President Sonia Gandhi's example of giving praise. Maneka said, how Sonia Gandhi became aware after a corruption case was processed According to a report in the Indian Express Union Minister Maneka Gandhi in his constituency Pilibhit meeting of officers was taking. Meanwhile, the issue of corruption in the education department came before them.
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Kejriwal government has prepared a bill to give full statehood to Delhi, will poll
The Kejriwal government has prepared a bill to give full statehood to Delhi. The government earlier wanted a public referendum for the said proposal to give full statehood to Delhi but later on abandoned this plan as it might have been tagged as being Unconstitutional. The said draft would soon be placed in the public domain so that suggestions and comments from the public could be sought. It is proposed that thereafter the Bill would be forwarded to Centre, Union Home Ministry for their respective considerations. Statehood for Delhi was one of the poll promises which the Aam Aadmi Party had announced before elections. The Kejriwal Government is hopeful that the Delhi would be granted the statehood; however the Government currently in power at the centre has always been sceptical over granting Delhi statehood. It would be interesting to know as to how the Centre would respond to the said recommendation in form of a draft Bill to give Delhi the statehood.
Uttarakhand uncontrollable forest fires, Army called in Rudraprayag
Dehradun: Uttarakhand forest fire in panic is growing day by day. It is now becoming uncontrollable as far as the fire is spreading.Skyrocketed because of the flames from the house courtyard and farm threshing floor is not safe to travel. The scenic natural beauty of Uttarakhand may just have a short lifespan, as developers and industrial growth poke their ugly fingers at the smallest of towns and villages. A national emergency is being ignored even as a chain of massive forest fires - more than 398 reported cases till last count - have swept the state in the past seven days, leaving in its wake destroyed forests and dead trees running into hundreds of thousands. It was believed that natural causes led to the fires before nature conservationists and environmentalists began to unearth the actual reason of how and why they broke out. Speaking about the recent spurt in cases, a forest official says: "Millions of animals, birds and insects have been charred. You see builders want the trees to burn and die in areas where the locals own forested land. They can only CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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fashion
ABC
Bollywood Actress Lezlie Tripathy
of fascinating world of modelling
Modelling world is so fascinating with its dazzling shine that attracts every heart throbs to be a part of it. There are many a times, I have been asked by many modelling aspirant, models and friends, what they should do to be a model? How to start up with modelling career? Would like to say you friends, modelling is not that easy job that it seems like to be. It needs talent, dedication, consistancy and discipline. Modelling is also not just about being tall, beautiful or handsome; it’s having the uniqueness, talent and drive to back up the looks. Modelling Aspirant should know these questions’s answer before applying for modelling. Who is a model and what work does he do? What is modelling and what type of modelling you want to do? These are the normal question any model or model aspirant needs to know. First of all every modelling aspirant needs to understand the meaning of model and modeling. A model is a person whose role is to promote, advertise commercial products or to serve as a visual aide for people who are creating work for art or to pose for photography. The process of doing it is called modelling.
Dedication and discipline is the key:
Both man and woman work as a model. It takes continuous hardwork, dedication and discipline to be a model. Till the age of 35 yrs a female model and till 50yrs for Male model can work in the Industry (Age may vary as per requirement). The Industry Standards for the male and female models are as follows:- The male model should meet 5'11ft to 6'2ft height where as female model should meet 5'7ft - 6 ft height. Body weight and sizes depends on the type of modelling you do. Male and Female models both can apply for all.
There are different types of model:
Runway Model- They are also called Live Models. The height that is preferred is 5'7 ft- 6' ft. and vital stats required is 35"-23.5"35 (90-6090cm) for female models. For male model height requirement is 5'11 to 6'2 ft. Models showcase clothes from fashion designers, fashion media, and consumers. Runway models work in different locations, constantly travelling between those cities where fashion is well known. During runway shows, models have to constantly change clothes and makeup. Runway model can also work in other areas, such as department store fashion shows, and the most successful models sometimes create their own product lines or go into acting. Plus Size Model- Plus-size models are models who generally have larger measurements than editorial fashion models. The primary use of plussize models is to appear in advertising and runway shows for plus-size labels. Plus-size models are also engaged in work that is not strictly related to selling large-sized clothing, e.g., stock photography and advertising photography for
cosmetics, household and pharmaceutical products and sunglasses, footwear and watches. Glamour Model- Glamour modelling focuses solely on sexuality so there are no requirements to be a glamour model other than the ability to pose seductively. Glamour models can be of any size or shape. There is no industry standard for glamour modelling and it varies greatly by country. Fit Models- Fit model works as a sort of live mannequin to give designers and pattern makers feedback on the fit, feel, movement, and drape of a garment to be produced in a given size. Alternate Models- Any model who does not fit into the conventional model types and may include punk, goth, fetish, and tattooed models or models with distinctive attributes. This type of modelling is usually a cross between glamour modelling and art modelling. Supermodels- These models are the top most highly paid models and are high-profile, fashion models having the greatest prominence in the industry. They have celebrity status and appear on top fashion magazine covers, national advertisements such as commercials, magazine spreads, and at fashion shows. Parts Model- Some models are employed for their body parts. Hand model may be used to promote products held in the hand and nail-related products. (e.g. rings, other jewelry or nail polish). They are frequently part of television commercials. Fitness Model- Fitness modelling focuses on displaying a healthy, toned physique. Fitness models usually have defined muscle groups. The model's body weight is heavier due to muscle weighing more than fat; however, they have a lower body fat percentage because the muscles are toned and sculpted. Fitness models are often
used in magazine advertising. Sometimes they are certified personal fitness trainers. Commercial Print and On Camera Model- Print models generally appears in print ads for non-fashion products, and in television commercials. Promotional Model- Model hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with potential consumers. The vast majority of promotional models tend to be attractive in physical appearance. They serve to provide information about the product or service and make it appealing to consumers. Spokes Model- Spokesmodel" is a term used for a model who is employed to be associated with a specific brand in advertisements. A spokesmodel may be a celebrity used only in advertisements but more often the term refers to a model who is not a celebrity in their own right. Trade Show Models- Models work a trade show floorspace or booth, and represent a company to attendees. Trade show models are typically not regular employees of the company, but are freelancers hired by the company renting the booth space. Atmosphere Model- Models are hired by the
Model: Persian Khan producers of themed events to enhance the atmosphere or ambience of their event. They are usually dressed in costumes exemplifying the theme of the event and are often placed strategically in various locations around the venue. It is common for event guests to have their picture taken with atmosphere models. Podium Model- These Models differ from runway models. They don't walk down a runway, but rather just stand on an elevated platform. They are kind of like live mannequins placed in various places throughout an event.
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Art Model- Model pose for any visual artist as part of the creative process. Art models are often paid professionals who provide a reference or inspiration for a work of art that includes the human figure. The most common types of art created using models are figure drawing, figure painting, sculpture and photography, but almost any medium may be used.
PREPARATION AND EXECUTION:
m Take photographs for your portfolio:- You should include professional-looking headshots: shots of you close ups without lot of makeup and on a plain background. You should shoot them in nice natural light (but not direct sunlight) without a lot of distraction in the photos. These are meant for agencies to get a look at you in a raw state. Consider a head shot, a body shot, and profile shots. m Consider getting some professional photos taken:- Though professional photography can be expensive, it can make the difference between being passed over and getting an interview. Think of professional photography as a worthwhile investment in your career! m Get your favorite professional shots printed into 8x10s. m Take your measurements and know your stats:- This information can help modeling agencies place you. Knowing the information off the top of your head will help you seem professional when you are speaking with an agency or potential client. The most basic measurements to know are your height, weight, and shoe size. You should also know your clothing measurements such as dress size, hip, waist, chest/bust, etc. Your personal stats include information such as hair color, eye color, and skin tone. m Visit a modeling agency: Almost every major city has multiple modeling agencies, and almost every agency has "open-calls" where they look for new talent. Bring your photographs and/or portfolio. Be sure to have your (accurate) measurements as well. You may be asked to walk or pose for a headshot or other photos during an open call interview. If an agency rejects you, don't get disheartened; often an agency is looking for a diverse set of models, so you may just not fit their model lineup right now. m Be wary of scams: Try to research the reputation of a modeling agency prior to an open call or interview. Too many people don't know about the business and end up getting conned. The agency will charge you a commission when you model, but shouldn't get much up front. If they ask for thousands of rupees from you before you do any work, walk away. m Be prepared for a difficult road: The modeling world is jam-packed with pretty faces. Being good looking does not equate to success as a model. The modeling business is not just about looking great; you have to fit the need of specific jobs just in order to get a chance. Modelling is only for serious people who carry unique looks and characteristics. Since there are so many people trying to become models in today's world, it's very challenging to get into the industry. Success will only come with patience and perseverance.
Changing Cinema
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Anuj Shrivastava Author | Filmmaker | Screenwriter | Film Trainer Indian Cinema is one of the most loved and fast growing
entertainment industries in the world. Here a common man gets a chance to become an Actor, then star, which may lead to Superstar and even Mega Star. But over the years, the cinema of India has witnessed some of the remarkable changes or better to say experiments in its content. Started from Mythological to Melodramatic and then Anti-sentimental; Indian cinema, more precisely, hindi cinema aka bollywood is now ready to take off with realism. Filmmakers are now dealing with untold stories or partly heard stories of unsung hero(s). The “Masala” Film, for which, bollywood is famous for, is not turning good in terms of net profit; let
it be a big star movie as well. The viewers have now changed their taste. They might deny a “Masala Film” leading with renowned stars, against a low budget uncommon movie with a unique script. Movies like ‘Margarita, with a Straw’, ‘Talwar’, ‘Masaan’ had offered more than just an entertainment. The trend has now changed to make real stories in form of biopic. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Mary Kom, Pan Singh Tomar, The Dirty Pictures did immensely well on box office. Apart from these famous real stories, movies like Neerja, Rang Rasiya, Main Aur Charles, Manjhi: The Mountain Man too stood up in odds. The watch out movies in the series are Azhar, story of ex Indian Cricket Team Captain played by Imaran Hasmi, M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story, played by Shushant Singh Rajput and biographical Dangal, acted by Aamir Khan. If we analytically look at all these biopics, it can be stated that sport personality’s stories are leading edge over any other personali-
ties. No doubt, controversies are too gifted along!
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IRW: Laxmi Naryan and Mandira Bedi walked Ramp for Jewellery Designer Akassh Actress Mandira Bedi and Transgender Activist Laxmi Naryan Tripathi walked the ramp for Delhi-based Jewellery designer Akassh K Aggarwal at India Runway Week 2016. Actress Mandira Bedi is the show stopper for Akassh K Aggarwal. At the show he launched his new Spring/Summer Collection "The Coeur Collectives". Coeur is a recreation of French Word for core/heart. About the collection, Akassh says, "The collections comes with a social message of Gender Equality & Sensitization refers to the modification of behavior by raising awareness of gender equality concerns , In a male dominating society such as India, the other two kinds{ Female & LGBT} gender are facing their own SOCIAL & PERSONAL issue. I want to bring the Gender Equality message through my collection." With his 'Coeur Collection,' Aggarwal he has showcased assortment of Indian era of grandeur, splendor and preciousness of jewellery vanity. The collection is a versatility to be worn on ethnic as well with
Indowestern. The collection resonates with the symbolism by using fine techniques in filigree motif, stamped light weight metal sheet work, embossed 3D and vibrant metallic colors of gold and silver.
PYAAR, ISHQUE AUR MOHABBAT Amit & Mann Dua's Way
Love has no language, customs, caste or creed. Hotellier couple Amit n Mann Dua proved it right today when they chose the occasion of their wedding anniversary to celebrate UNITY & LOVE IN DIVERSITY". Couple renewed their wedding wows on their wedding anniversary bash. Beautiful Couple got betrothed n made a nuptial bond nine years back in a punjabi way, and their love for customs of Christian wedding today got them to to say YES I DO again. In very soft and sweet way couple sent across the message that all religions have beautiful occasions and customs that should be celebrated and rejoiced. Their friend Sylvie Rodgers made an intervention by playing the role of a priest for them and doing the proceedings of the beautiful themed ceremony. Romance was the essence of the aesthetics and theme when the beautiful couple said their “I dos”.
Naveen Rai & Mamta Rai
Rachel J Amirthraj Amit & Mann Dua
Gunjan & Mukesh Baweja
Singer Anamika
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editorial Quote of this Fortnight
“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” Napoleon Hill
The case of Gifted Kohinoor
“Hum leke rahenge, Azaadi!” Story of slogan raised by JNU’s Kanhaiya “Kya humko mili Azaadi ??”
Sparsh Upadhyay
The recent issue surrounding our beloved Kohinoor needs deep examination and inquiry. What were the circumstances in which it was given to the Britishers? Was it a forced gift or a humble gesture by a king who had been helped in Anglo-Sikh war? Does there appear a moral duty on part of the British Government to return the gift? Lastly, are gift meant to be returned? The questions are many, we must strive to find out the answers to each, and every question associated with the Kohinoor issue. Supreme Court while hearing a petition regarding retrieval of Kohinoor diamond from London U.K., asked the Government’s stand on bringing back the Kohinoor, to which Solicitor General of India Ranjit Kumar replied that it was a gift (and wasn’t stolen or taken by force) which may not be claimed back and if an attempt is made to claim it back, other countries may also demand their gifted items and our museums would soon be empty. However, later the Government changed its stand over the issue of Kohinoor and through a press statement showed its intention to bring back the diamond. The Gem was found in South India and later on looted by a Muslim king Alauddin Khilji. He was also looted and the Kohinoor came into the possession of Mughals and thereafter came in to the hand of Nadir shah who had also looted it. The gem did travel with few other rulers before it finally came into the custody of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and after his death it finally came into the possession of East India Company, the mode of such acquisition is however not clear. The latest account by the Historian William Dalrymple, complicates the matter further, he says it was taken by Britishers through the treaty (Lahore Treaty) which compelled the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh to hand it over to the Queen of England. Who owns it then? If it was taken by the force of Law, couldn’t it be held to be a valid possession by the Queen of England? Amidst all this, a deep problem appears, if it is claimed by India, could it be claimed by Bangladesh as well (which was a part of India then)? As Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, have already showcased their intention to claim back the Kohinoor, do we find any solid answer as to why only the India should be entitled to have Kohinoor back into its possession?
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Erum Khan
This year in 2016, India will celebrate its 70th Independence Day to pay tribute and remember all the freedom fighters who had contributed a lot and fought for the Independence of India. It is the result of life-threatening struggle of our country’s patriotic leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Maulana Azad and patriotic revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Khudiram Bose, Chandra Shekhar Azad that we are breathing in an the air oof open independence. Although the nation has made tremendous progress in many areas, but the growing population and corruption, all these are swept in. Like a lot of people got the freedom to be arbitrary in everything. Of course we get freedom, but what we really are free today? What we got everything that in independent India, whose imagination had been our great statesman and revolutionary? What we fear, and you will still feel safe? What still work in government offices are given-without? What hours it takes us to get to the various government services but will be released from the queue? The two square meals a day, you get used to the poor? What lakhs young people are getting proper jobs? What hospitals, schools and government offices in the smooth working of the public is used to get? The “Azaadi” mantra by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, which has become the heartbeat of a section of the youth today, is not a gift from Kashmir separatists, as is
being assumed. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president, who has been charged with sedition, was back on campus after more than a fortnight and addressing students after being released from Tihar Jail. “Azadi,” they cried. Freedom. “Hum lekerahenge,” he shouted. Once more the crowd replied, “Azadi." The whole fortnight had led up to this moment of audacity. Kumar articulated the components of this azadi. He spoke, once again, of his faith in the Constitution. The #StandWithJNU movement, he said, believed in the principles it enshrined: socialism, secularism, equality. They were demanding azadi in India and not from India, Kumar said. “Is it wrong to ask for freedom from the problems that the country faces?” he demanded. Azadi meant freedom from “jaativad (casteism)” and “Manuvad (the doctrine of Manu)”. It meant freedom for a coalition of the oppressed ‒ Dalits, women, farmers and minorities. It also seemed to mean freedom from the RashtriyaSwayamsevakSangh and the “programme set by Nagpur”, where the Hindutva organisation has its headquarters. If he was adversarial towards government, Kumar tried to reach across other institutional fault lines to build a broader coalition of sympathy. He claimed to have spoken to his jailers, explaining to them what “Lal salaam” (the red salute) and “kranti” (revolution) meant, and to a soldier, discussing what religion meant. Sympathy stemmed from points of identification. The soldiers who died in war and the lower echelons of the constabulary
came from rural, agricultural backgrounds, just like him. “What about the thousands of farmers who are committing suicide?” Kumar demanded, referring to the recent debate of soldiers versus “anti-nationals”. “Do not create a false debate with this binary. People are dying at the frontiers and people are dying in the interiors. But who is making the soldiers fight?” “Our youth today wants freedom from all wrong doing and coming in, so that they improve the generation of independent India “Azadi” could feel in every way to be corruption free India.” Arbitrary freedom If we take a look at Parliament this bitter truth is likely to have on the freedom of arbitrary, our MPs in Parliament by raising issues of public interest rather than stir up noise and hubbub believe their victory. They are ignoring the public interest issues. But when it comes to their own interests, these MPs are one forget all enmity. It happened some time ago, was that all MPs had debated in Parliament on the issue of remuneration increase. All MPs, side by side with an opinion on the issue, the empty MP NanajiDeshmukh as Gandhian as it does not agree to pay was accepted and was outdated. This dual behavior of the highlights of our MPs. Corruption, freedom Corruption is widespread in the country. Most government departments without the work-to would not exist. If you honestly 'Gandhigiri' work and want to do, then you corrupt affair will be arranged so that you think that so much time and wasting fuel and money, instead of ruining best to bribe. Freedom of sophistication? Today everyone is on adulterated food items. Hardly any food or beverage ingredients are not tincture, which will be left. Those who tincture avarice is so dominant that they can go to any extent for money. Coriander, turmeric, cumin, fennel, and heavy objects are being adulterated. This is having an adverse effect on public health. Many people died from eating food contaminated objects are. Many of the body's vital organs are sick and stop working there are so many death upon. The questions are many, and still continue to trouble us. We see that after so many years of independence, how far we have gone. What freedom did, some people began to abuse it is arbitrary. Our older generation had dreamed and what is happening today.
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TAC News: Barring a handful of top Business schools like the government run IIMs and other few, most of 5,500 B schools in the country are producing sub-par graduates who are largely un-employable resulting in these pass-outs earning less than Rs 10,000 a month, if at all they find placements, an ASSOCHAM study has pointed out. Expressing concern over the decay in the standards of these B-schools, many of which are not properly reg-
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B and C category B-schools producing un-employable pass-outs: ASSOCHAM
ulated, the study by the ASSOCHAM Education Committee (AEC) noted that only 7% of the pass-outs are actually employable in India excepting graduates from IIMs. India has at least 5,500 B-schools in operation now, but including unapproved institutes could take that number much higher. The ASSOCHAM report says that only 7 per cent of the MBA graduates are actually employable. Around 220 B-schools had shut down in the last two year in cities
>> from page 3 sell once the trees die as they can then build on the land. Villagers sell the timber and a nexus is formed, this scale of burning all over the state is mind-boggling, and the wood alone from these fires will earn thousands of crores to the illicit timber black marketeers." He added that no one could fight the perpetrators. "They are powerful as long as they buy wood locals will sell it. And we are understaffed. How much can we do? There are right now 16 calls and we are already busy. They are all just eating money." "Protected forests of Kumaon and Garwal have been set ablaze by villagers for many years, they set fire to the forests in order to expect a better growth of grass and the main source of illicit income, the dead trees. but this year, it is a massive offensive and all parts of the state are burning. We have a small bird watchers group in Sattal and we caught three minor boys setting fire to the forest there. We asked them why, and they told us their father had instructed them to set fire to the jungle. We doused the flames with water but the next day it was once agin set on fire," says Rahul Sharma, a bird expert. "Unless the army is deployed immediately, we will have a grim situation on our hands. We need help to fight the fires but none has been sent in a week," says victor, a local resident of Bhimtal. The Pioneer reported that 398 incidents of forest fires, reported till April 29 alone, have damaged more than 674.58 hectares of forest. The fires reached near the commissioner’s office a day earlier and a van stranded in the vicinity of the block office in Pauri was burnt to the ground. They continue to take their toll and have now spread to more than 674.58 hectares of forest land in the Garhwal region, affecting populated areas in the vicinity. Things are grim as both the reserve and civil forests have come under the fire. As per the office of the chief conservator of forests, Pauri, till April 29, 179 incidents of fire occurred in the Garhwal circle and destroyed about 253.70 hectares of forest land while 118 fire incidents affected another 129.50 hectares in the Bhagirathi circle. Besides, 22 fire incidents have affected 57.60 hectares of forests in the Yammuna circle. In the Garhwal forest circle, of the 353.70 hectares of land destroyed, 123.45 hectares were part of the reserve forest and 230.25 hectares of the civil forest area.
such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Dehradun etc. And at least 120 more are expected to wind up in 2016. Low education quality coupled with the economic slowdown, from 2014 to 2016, campus recruitments have gone down by a whopping 45 per cent. “There are more seats than the takers in the B-schools. This is not surprising in the wake of poor placement records of the pass-outs, “ASSOCHAM Secretary General Mr D S Rawat said. In the last five years, the number of B-school seats has tripled. In 201516, these schools offered a total of 5,20,000 seats in MBA courses, compared to 3,60,000 in 2011-12. Lack of quality control and infrastructure, low-paying jobs through campus placement and poor faculty are the major reasons for India’s unfolding B-school disaster. “The need to update and re-train faculty in emerging global business perspec-
tives is practically absent in many Bschools, often making the course content redundant. Only 7 per cent of MBA graduates from Indian business schools, excluding those from the top 20 schools, get a job straight after completing their course, adds the findings of the report. While on an average each student spent nearly Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh on a two-year MBA programme, their current monthly salary is a measly Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. Even the quality of IIM/IIT students coming out now compared to the last 15 years has come down due to the quality of school education. The faculty is also another problem as few people enter the teaching profession due to low salaries and the entire eco-system needs to be revamped. ASSOCHAM said that the mismatch between aspirations of students and their level of preparation are crucial as most of the fresh graduates are afraid of getting their hands
Spoke Vivian Richards ICC rules different for India, the West Indies apart Legendry Cricketer Vivian Richardshas accused ICC of discrimination. Richards said that the ICC has different rules for India and the West Indies. Richards told the Jamaica Observer newspaper that "rules of the ICC, such as connected to the third umpire. Many of these rules and do not believe the ICC has ignored. It has gone on for many years.Richards said that the ICC rules
should be the same for all cricket teams. On the basis of the ICC administration but for some rules and some not. Please tell the ICC T20 World Cup winning team of the West condemned the inappropriate behavior of the players. These skipper Darren Sammy, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels are included. ICC abusive behavior of the players and the game's credibility was also bad habits.
First conventional submarine in the ocean would come soon the Calvary
The last week of April is going to be the country's achievement. The navigational satellite launch IRNSS-1G achieved great success, based on the traditional French design diesel electric submarine 'the Calvary' is set to hit the sea. According to reliable sources, the Project75 (code name) is almost complete acceptance test the port and it is ready for sea trials finery. Sources close to the project said,“a member of the supervisory authorities as well as the crew prepared to the Calvary for sea trials. This process will take 5-6 months." It is said that, on the Calvary for this investigation was to be lowered into the sea last week, but the time was changed at the last minute. After completion of the testing process will be included in the Navy's fleet submarine.
dirty. The flaw lies with the negligible hands-on training provided at Tier 2 and 3 colleges. Mr. Rawat further said that the quality of higher education in India across disciplines is poor and does not meet the needs of the corporate world. Of the 15 lakh engineering graduates India produces every year, 2030% of them do not find jobs and many other get jobs well below their technical qualification. There is clearly a rush towards engineering, that which is engineered largely by parents and the society. Indian economy is not growing at the same rate as the number of engineers. It is only the IT sector that absorbs engineers in large numbers, between 50-75%. There is a large mismatch in the aspirations of graduating engineers and their job readiness. 97% engineers aspire for a job in IT and core engineering. However, only 18.43% employable in IT & 7.49% in core engineering, adds the paper.
Malegaon blast accused acquitted
Mumbai special court, the accused is acquitted all nine Malegaon. Innocence in the 2006 Malegaon blast was filed by a Muslim, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) was charged. The ATS had filed the first chargesheet in the case. NIA special court judge ordered the acquittal of all the accused VV Patil. The four blasts in Malegaon, which is investigating ATS had arrested nine people.
Muslims a minority in army, govt. jobs?
India's Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptullah two weeks ago the Prime Minister said that Muslim participation in government jobs data is sought. In an exclusive interview with BBC Hindi Heptul- cabinet minister said the BJP for the backward-
ness of Muslims in India, but the old governments are responsible. He said, "Modi has sought to know why government jobs and services (army) of the Muslim minority, including how many people are working. Modi wants to know what the reason for the under-representation of Muslims?” For decades, the Congress party MP and senior BJP minister believes HeptullahIndia should focus more on minority communities have been much lower. "The Ministry of Hajj to me and my hard by the fact that last several days Take a senior officer in search of a Joint Secretary Haj case and because there will be coming and going. So I should Muslim officer, who is not getting on to find me."
event Vitara Breeza & Sports Illustrated India celebrated the achievements of Sports Illustrated India Sportsperson of the year
Sports Illustrated India congratulated the SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR and various other sports stars an evening soiree hosted by Vitara Breeza & Sports Illustrated India to celebrate their achievements. The evening held in presence of Chief Guest Nobel peace laureate: Kailash Satyarthi took place at the Peacock Ballroom, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity. Dedicated to acknowledging the best in the domain of sports, the awards was an annual celebration of sportspersons who excel in their field, and serve as an inspiration to their peers and all others. This year the Sports Illustrated India - Sports Person of the Year awards also witnessed an exclusive auction ceremony of personal memorabilia of sporting legends across all sporting genres. Co - hosted by Soha Ali Khan, this award ceremony was a perfect combination of sports and glamour as some of the biggest
names came together to honor the country's best sportspersons and their glorious achievements in recognition for permannces of the past year Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel peace laureate, said, “Playing is integral to childhood, yet why are millions of children deprived of their freedom to play? Another hundreds and thousands of kids toil hard and remain enslaved in the supply chains of sports goods. They cannot even dream to play with these goods. Who's children are they? They are all our children! Let us not neglect the rights of our children and their childhoods.” Mr. Siddhanth Aney, Editor, Sports Illustrated India said, “It is a rare honor to be able to host so many fantastic Indian athletes under one roof. Indian sport is on the move and our hope is to work together with all the other stakeholders to make India a true sporting nation".
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Some of the award categories in which the sportspersons were felicitated were as follows:
nThe Lifetime Achievement Award - Rahul Dravid nThe Sports Person Of The Year Award - Anirban Lahiri nThe Sporting Moment Of The Year Award - Ranveer and Sachin ( gold medallists from the Special Olympics World Games) nThe Athlete Of The Year Award - C.S Santosh nThe Sports Kid Of The Year Award - Subham Jaglan nThe Domestic Performance Of The Year Award - Chennaiyin FC nThe Editor’s Award For Excellence - Manu and Rajesh nThe Team Of The Year Award India Men’s hockey team nThe Surprise Package of The Year Award - India Women’s Hockey Team