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Melbourne's weather could not dampen the spirit of Diwali where thousands gathered to celebrate the Victorian festival of Lights, Diwali @ Fed Square organised by Celebrate India in its seventeenth year

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Liberals and Nationals’ healthy

lunches are ready to order

MELBOURNE, Oct 30: Victorian public-school students will receive a free, healthy and nutritious lunch each day in an ambitious plan to improve student health and wellbeing, and to support families with the task and cost of daily school lunches. Providing a healthy lunch not only improves nutrition and energy levels for students but has well documented learning and educational benefits as well. Additionally, with the cost of living continuing to spiral, our plan will help to ease the squeeze on family budgets. Currently governments do not measure how many students go hungry each day, but literature and research suggests that as many as a third of students in some cohorts are either not eating a proper lunch or are experiencing food insecurity at school. Our Healthy Lunches program will: 1. Provide a free quality healthy lunch to students in all year levels (Prep to Year 12). 2. Have meal options assessed by a panel of nutrition experts. 3. Be an opt-in program, with parents choosing lunches via an app or website. 4. Provide a boost to local small to medium businesses to cater to schools. 5. Provide a real solution to food insecurity and cost of living pressures for families.

The Healthy Lunches program will commence as a two-year $300 million pilot, with rollout initially targeted into selected state primary schools in the second half of 2023. It is anticipated that the program could be available to all state schools by 2026. Leader of the Liberal Party, Matt Guy said he is excited at the thought of providing healthy lunches in schools. “As a parent of three boys, I know how difficult it can be to always provide your child with the best lunch option, at the best of times.” “The Healthy Lunches program will take the stress and cost away from parents in providing nutritious food to their children at school. “Healthy lunches is another part of our plan to reward hard-working families and can only be afforded because we are reining in Daniel Andrews’ spiralling debt and cutting waste such as the $4.7 billion West Gate tunnel blow-out.” Shadow Minister for Education, David Hodgett said that educational benefits of providing healthy lunches would be a boost to students having experienced so many educational difficulties over the past few years. “The research in providing healthy lunches clearly demonstrates improved outcomes in learning, concentration, participation in class, academic performance and attendance at school.”

(MEDIA RELEASE)

32,000 Victorians to benefit from new dental voucher scheme

MELBOURNE, Nov 03: Up to 32,000 Victorians needing priority dental treatment will benefit from a new $500 dental voucher scheme to be introduced by a Matt Guy Liberals and Nationals Government. Further, in a major funding boost to public dental services, $200 million in additional funding over four years, will be invested to increase base funding capacity to the sector. Currently, people on the public dental

waitlist are forced to either wait for over two yearsplus until their dental appointment comes up or find $500 or more that they don’t have and go to a private dentist. Our vouchers will allow high priority public dental patients to access private dental services as soon as possible. Under the Andrews Labor Government, the number of Victorians awaiting critical dental care remains unacceptably high at more than 64,000, with the average public dental waiting period now 26.7 months. We will provide $500 dental vouchers to 32,000 Victorians to halve the dental waitlist within two years. The vitally needed $200 million funding boost to public dental services base funding will allow the employment of more public sector dentists and staff to ensure that the

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unacceptably high public dental waiting list numbers under the Andrews Labor Government never happen again. Leader of the Liberal Party, Matt Guy, said the commitment to halve public dental waitlists and to significantly boost public dental funding was an important part of the Liberals and Nationals’ plan to fix the health crisis and provide assistance to struggling families. “As Premier, my first priority will be to fix the health crisis including a boost to public dental funding,” Mr Guy said. “Victorians are struggling under the spiralling cost of living and our dental vouchers will help around 32,000 Victorians to get the dental treatment they can’t currently afford.” “Importantly, the only way we can pay for this is by reining in Daniel Andrews’ spiralling debt and cutting waste such as the $4.7 billion West Gate Tunnel blowout.” Shadow Minister for Health, Georgie Crozier, said only the Liberals and Nationals had real solutions to fix the health crisis and give Victorians the care they deserve. “For years, public dental care has been put in the too hard basket by Daniel Andrews – meaning longer wait times for Victorians in need,” Ms Crozier said. “Only the Liberals and Nationals have real solutions to fix the health crisis, boost public dental funding and halve dental waitlists within two years.” (MEDIA RELEASE)

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Australian Netball to Showcase Victoria to The World

MELBOURNE, OCT 31: Victoria will further cement its status as Australia’s sporting capital with a ground-breaking new partnership between Netball Australia and the Andrews Labor Government – making our state the number one supporter of the Australian Diamonds. In a $15 million partnership with Visit Victoria which will run until June 2027, Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the Diamonds will showcase the nation’s sporting capital with branding on their team kit for home and away tests, while players and coaches will be involved in campaigns to promote Victoria as a fantastic tourism destination. The world’s top-ranked netball team will also play five test matches and hold their high-performance training camps in Victoria between 2023 and 2026. The 2023 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final will be played in Victoria as part of the deal. Alongside promoting netball at the elite level, the partnership will deliver community initiatives to encourage grassroots participation in the sport, particularly in culturally diverse communities.

Netball boasts the highest level of participation among young women for any sport in Australia – and as one of the nation’s most popular national teams, the Diamonds are an inspiration for women and girls across all levels of the sport. The partnership builds on the Labor Government’s significant investments in

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some of the world’s biggest netball events and facilities – including the sold-out Constellation Cup test where the Diamonds emerged victorious over New Zealand, and the redevelopment of the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville. (MEDIA RELEASE)

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Accelerating The Next Generation of Electric Vehicle Chargers

MELBOURNE, OCT 30: The Andrews Labor Government is accelerating electric vehicle infrastructure for businesses and not-for-profits by delivering more chargers across Victoria and investing in innovative new charging technologies. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio announced $1.55 million in grants for 14 organisations under its program for EV Charging for Business and Not-for-Profits. The program will install 58 charging stations at 24 organisations across the state in 2023, helping drive down their

emissions and cut fuel bills. This investment is part of the Labor Government’s $100 million Zero Emissions Vehicle Roadmap – supporting Victoria’s transition to electric vehicles, driving the deployment of EV charging technology and helping make EVs more affordable by growing the second-hand market. Regional Victoria will receive $727,000 and metropolitan Melbourne will receive $827,000, with chargers ranging from 7 to 60 kilowatts depending on location, fleet size and frequency of use.

The Labor Government has also announced a new $3.18 million program to support new Zero Emissions Vehicle Emerging Technologies. The program will support pilots, trials and implementationready projects using innovative EV charging technologies, such as wireless charging and bidirectional, vehicle-to-grid charging. Other eligible technologies include EV charging in high density areas, off-street parking areas and smart chargers that reduce costs or optimise charging during off-peak periods or maximise rooftop solar. The roadmap also invested $5 million for new fast-charging stations across Victoria − ensuring drivers in any Victorian town will be at most one hour away from a charger and as well as infrastructure for local councils and businesses to support their fleets. To put a new ZEV within reach of more families, the Government has invested $46 million in the Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) Subsidy, reducing the upfront cost by $3,000 and driving the creation of a second-hand market. These initiatives will play a key role in helping achieve our target of 50 per cent of all new light vehicles sales being zero emissions by 2030 and help Victoria achieve its ambitious emissions reductions targets. Applications are open until 10 February 2023. For a list of successful applicants, or to apply for the ZEV Emerging Technologies program visit energy.vic.gov.au/renewableenergy/zero-emissions-vehicles

Digital Advances Cut Red Tape, Save Time for Businesses

MELBOURNE, Nov 01: The Andrews Labor Government’s $10 million Business Acceleration Fund is delivering 25 new initiatives to improve digital services and make approvals simpler for businesses – many focusing on local government. The projects will deliver benefits to business by streamlining approvals, reducing permit application times and improving a range of local government regulatory requirements through digitisation. Cutting red tape to save time and money for Victorian businesses, and ultimately benefiting consumers, defines the Business Acceleration Fund. Businesses across the hospitality, agriculture, construction and property industries are among those that can expect to benefit with quicker application processes and less unnecessary hassle. Digitisation is a driving force behind Victoria’s progressive slashing of red tape,

making it easier for businesses to access government services, simplifying interactions with bureaucracy and fast-tracking applications for licences and permits. Business Acceleration Fund support will enable Maroondah City Council, in partnership with Service Victoria, to digitise 19 business permits, while Maroondah will also lead a project involving neighbouring councils to introduce uniform rules for roadside and footpath trading, fitness training in parks and the use of skip bins. Melton City Council and Moira Shire Council will receive funding to offer automatic approvals on the Service Victoria platform for footpath trading, outdoor fitness and placing skip bins, speeding up the time it takes for businesses to get approvals. The City of Greater Geelong will digitise tens of thousands of historical planning files, enabling information requests and new applications to be processed quicker. Hume

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City Council will undertake a similar project. Funding will allow Mount Alexander Shire to expand its digitisation work to include permit processes for planning, building, public and environmental health and local laws. The Mansfield, Murrindindi, Strathbogie and Benalla municipalities will be supported to modernise their systems to accommodate online payments and online tracking of applications. There are more than 90 reforms being delivered through the Business Acceleration Fund and the $40 million Regulation Reform Incentive Fund. These initiatives are expected to deliver an estimated $325 million in benefits annually, with estimated time savings of more than 300,000 days each year. (MEDIA RELEASE)

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Support For Beloved CBD To Bring More People to City’s Heart

MELBOURNE, Nov 01: The Andrews Labor Government is backing Melbourne’s much-loved and rebounding CBD by investing in new initiatives to attract more people to the city. Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll today announced a $50.4 million investment through the Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund – a partnership between the Labor Government and City of Melbourne. The latest round of funding includes $25.4 million for projects to attract businesses from diverse industries and help encourage more people to visit, live and work in the inner city, drawing on insights from industry, local government, urban developers and social and community services experts. To boost the state’s social enterprise sector, a $4 million investment will help create Australia’s first dedicated precinct at Queen Victoria Market to enable the sector to grow, innovate and create around 100 jobs. The city’s creative economy will be backed by $5 million funding to create a pop-up live performance venue, attracting new audiences and activating underused parts of the CBD. This is on top of the $4.5 million

announced earlier this month to expand Melbourne International Games Week in 2023 and 2024 and to establish collaborative games industry workspaces. To enhance the city’s startup economy, the Labor Government will invest $2.5 million to support innovative projects in advanced manufacturing, engineering and design in the Fishermans Bend Precinct. A further $10 million will help cement Melbourne’s status as Australia’s most prominent student city, supporting upgrades

Boost For Multicultural Festivals Across Victoria

MELBOURNE, OCT 28: The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating and supporting the vibrant and diverse cultures and traditions of Victoria’s multicultural communities. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence today announced 269 community organisations will share in almost $1.6 million in funding to run multicultural festivals and events throughout Victoria. The grants will assist multicultural community organisations across the state to celebrate and share their culture with all Victorians. Funding will be allocated towards events between 1 January and 30 June 2023. More than 245 ethnicities will be supported through this program. This includes more than 100 new and emerging migrant community organisations. Events supported by the program include Holi Festival 2023, hosted by the Ballarat

Indian Association, and Whittlesea Colour Carnival, the annual festival of colours that celebrates Holi in communities across Victoria and is hosted by Mission Smile. The African Music and Cultural Festival is also receiving support to host its 10th annual event, which will bring the tastes, sounds and rhythms of African culture to the Immigration Museum. Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival will take place in February 2023, with hosts Sunshine Business Association expecting more than 50,000 community members to join in the festivities. Since November 2014, the Labor Government has provided more than $25 million to support 6,300 multicultural festivals and events across Victoria. For more information visit vic. gov.au/multicultural-festivals-andevents-program

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to the Study Melbourne Student Centre and creation of arrival packs for newly arrived students from around the world. The Labor Government’s $200 million Melbourne City Revitalisation Fund and $100 million Melbourne City Recovery Fund, in partnership with the City of Melbourne, are funding and supporting festivals, events, public infrastructure works and upgrades to bring people into the city. (MEDIA RELEASE)

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Arsonists to be tracked during Australian bushfire season under new laws

CANBERRA, Nov 02: Convicted arsonists could be electronically tracked during the bushfire season under new proposed laws in South Australia (SA). The legislation, which SA Attorney-General Kyam Maher detailed ahead of introducing it to Parliament, would give police the power to seek court orders compelling arsonists previously found guilty of deliberately starting a bushfire to wear tracking devices.

Police already keep watch on convicted and suspected arsonists, but Maher said electronic tracking would boost surveillance of those who pose the greatest risk through the fire danger season, which officially runs from November 1 through to April. "For the first time, once these laws pass, police will be able to apply to electronically monitor those who have been convicted in the past of setting bushfires," he told

reporters. "It will be the police who make the assessment about the risk that someone who's been convicted of this offence will pose, and it will be the court that decides on the evidence presented to them whether to make this order or not. "If they make such an order, it applies indefinitely for the fire danger season." More than 180 people were arrested for allegedly lighting bushfires across SA, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales in 2019. As of 2017-18 SA Police were tracking more than 200 firebugs through their existing means. Maher added that the new laws would only apply to the most dangerous offenders. "It's a handful of people each year who face these charges and are sentenced, so the numbers won't be massive, but it will be targeted directly at those who pose the most risk," he said. "An offender is at liberty, under the legislation, to apply in the future to have that order taken off them but, unless that happens, it applies for every fire danger season."

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Australian housing prices drop for six months in a row

CANBERRA, Nov 01: Housing price in Australia have recorded a sixth-month slump in a row, according to the latest data released. Property analyst firm, Corelogic's national 'Home Value Index' monthly report revealed that across the nation dwelling values fell by a further 1.2 per cent in October from a month earlier, with every capital city and

nearly every region recording a drop in housing values. Among the capital cities, Brisbane saw the most pronounced fall of 2 per cent, while the pace of falls continued to ease across Sydney and Melbourne. New South Wales (down 1.7 per cent) and Victoria (down 1.4 per cent) fell the most, although prices rose slightly in South

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Australia (up 0.1 per cent). Corelogic's Research Director Tim Lawless said it is probably still too early to claim the worst of the decline phase is over. "Despite the easing in the pace of decline, with Australian borrowers facing the double whammy of further interest rate hikes along with persistently high and rising inflation, there is a genuine risk we could see the rate of decline re-accelerate as interest rates rise further and household balance sheets become more thinly stretched," he said. The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased rates six times from May to 2.6 per cent. It is scheduled to unveil the monthly monetary decision on Tuesday with a further 0.25 percentage point increase widely expected. The Corelogic data also revealed that the prices of house continued to fall at a faster rate than the prices of unit across most regions. "With borrowing capacity being hit hard as interest rates rise, it's likely more housing demand has been diverted towards more affordable sectors of the market," Lawless said.

(IANS)

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New 10-yr plan to end domestic violence in Australia

CANBERRA, Oct 17: The Australian government announced a 10-year national plan to end domestic violence. Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social Services, and Katy Gallagher, Minister for Women, along with state and territory officials launched the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. The landmark blueprint for change calls for reforms to how justice systems, the health sector, perpetrators, media, schools and technology companies act, highlighting the

importance of engaging with men and boys to target violence at all levels. It features two five-year action plans, with a separate plan to be developed for Indigenous women and children. The plan suggests more funding be made available for men's behaviour change programs and perpetrator interventions. Kate Fitz-Gibbon, director of the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, described the plan as "worldleading".

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"It sets the ambition to create wholeof-system responses that not only support victim-survivors to survive, but to thrive beyond their experience of violence," she said. "This national plan represents a muchneeded decade-long commitment to eliminate the national crisis of domestic, family and sexual violence." One third of Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 and on average one woman is killed by an intimate partner every 10 days, according to the report. In addition, violence against women and children costs the economy A$26 billion ($16 billion) a year. "Violence against women and children is not inevitable," the report said. "By addressing the social, cultural, political and economic factors that drive this gendered violence, we can end it in one generation." "Current rates of family, domestic and sexual violence are unacceptable," Rishworth said. "We want to make these changes now so the next generation of women and children can live in a society free from violence. We need sustained and collective action across society." (IANS)

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US prioritises ties with India

US President Joe Biden's administration unveiled the US National Defence Strategy 2022 on October 27. It lists plans to boost its defence ties with India to deter Chinese aggression in the region. The latest Defence Strategy states that China presents the most consequential and systemic challenge, while Russia poses acute threats to vital US national interests abroad and to the homeland. "The world is changing. We're at a significant inflection point in world history. And our country and the world, the US has always been able to chart the future in times of great change. We've been able to constantly renew ourselves. And time and again, we've proven there's not a single thing we cannot do as a nation when we do it together, and I mean that - not a single solitary thing," President Biden stated in the introductory note to the strategy. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted the different challenges posed by China and Russia as he unveiled the strategy. According to him the dangers are both conventional -- Moscow's aggression toward its neighbours and Beijing's efforts to gain control of Taiwan -- and nuclear, with Russia possessing an extensive arsenal and China's stocks of atomic weapons growing fast. The strategy likewise places the primary emphasis on China. It further asserts that Beijing is seeking to "refashion the Indo-Pacific region and the international system to suit its interests and authoritarian preferences", describing this dynamic as "the most comprehensive and serious challenge to US national security". The strategy says Chinese rhetoric about and "coercive activity" towards Taiwan, which Beijing has vowed to take control of, by force,

if necessary, is a destabilising factor that risks miscalculation and threatens peace in the area. As for Russia, it says the "acute threat" posed by Moscow has been most recently demonstrated by its invasion of Ukraine. Though the strategy tries to portray the US ties in the Indo-Pacific as the most important one, yet India as a whole is mentioned in the strategy only five times and that too in the context of the Indo-Pacific, and there too it refers to China's campaigns to establish control over the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, South China Sea, and disputed land borders such as with India. It proclaims to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, which could only be achieved if the US builds collective capacity with other countries, like India. It further asserts that no region will be of more significance to the world and to everyday Americans than the Indo-Pacific, yet it fails to demonstrate India's importance to achieve this goal as a partner. The document lists out the US Vision, Washington's role in the global arena, and an overview of its strategic approach to different regional issues. Focussing on Middle East, the strategy talks about tweaking its policy in the Middle East and North Africa by eschewing grand designs in favour of more practical steps that can advance US interests and help regional partners lay the foundation for greater stability, prosperity, and opportunity for the people of the Middle East and for the American people. The strategy sets forth a new framework for US policy in the region based on America's unparalleled comparative advantage in building partnerships, coalitions, and alliances to strengthen deterrence, while using diplomacy to de-escalate tensions, reduce risks of new conflicts, and set a longterm foundation for stability.

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However, it clearly states that the United States will not allow foreign or regional powers to jeopardise freedom of navigation through the Middle East's waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al Mandab, nor tolerate efforts by any country to dominate another, or the region, through military build-ups, incursions, or threats. But if we scrutinise the strategy in a little more detail then we realise the emerging contradictions present in the strategy. When the strategy declares the U.S. commitment to support countries "that subscribe to the rules-based international order", will it include those OPEC countries which recently snubbed the U.S. demands for increased oil production? When it talks about "military build-ups" then does it really mean that the US will halt its longstanding efforts to advance its partners' "military build-ups" in the face of the threat from Iran? Further how could the US achieve the Israeli "dominance" of the Hamas and Hezbollah? Further the strategy lays stress on U.S. diplomacy to reduce tensions "wherever possible", will it translate into normalising ties with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, or meeting with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah? All this double talk on various regional and global issues and inherent contradictions of the strategy leads on to surmise that it is more of a document to placate the American public and not aimed at really achieving or changing substantially the US polices on these issues. Overall, the National Security Strategy 2022 comes out as a bit of disappointment though perhaps packaged coherently for the first time. By Asad Mirza

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'Shark Tank India' locks the sharks for its second season

MUMBAI, Nov 01: 'Shark Tank India' fans have a reason to say, "Ye toh bahut acchi deal hai (it's a good deal)" as the business reality hybrid show is returning with its second season, and to add to that, the show has locked its sharks for the second season. The show, which fired up India's business growth engine and changed the way India looks at entrepreneurship with its first season, will once again provide a platform for business aspirants to chase their entrepreneurial dream with their business ideas to experienced investors & business experts or as they're known as 'The Sharks'

in the second edition. In addition, it also impressed the memer community with the one liners by the sharks as the 'Shark Tank India' memes became a viral sensation with people using them to effectively communicate and make a point in their social and professional circles. Geared up to invest in potential businesses this season, are sharks of season 1 - Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com - People Group), Aman Gupta (Co-Founder and CMO of boAt), Namita Thapar (Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh

(Co-Founder and CEO of Sugar Cosmetics), Peyush Bansal (Founder & CEO of Lenskart. com), along with new shark - Amit Jain (CEO and Co-founder - Cardekho Group, InsuranceDekho.com) The second season of the show will be hosted by stand-up comedian Rahul Dua, who will add the tickle to the complex business discussions. 'Shark Tank India 2' will stream soon on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV! (IANS)

Two-and-a-half feet man finally meets his match

UTTAR PRADESH, Nov 03: Thirty-twoyear-old Azeem Mansuri, who stands twoand-a-half feet tall, finally realised his dream when he married Bushra, two feet tall, at a ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district. Mansuri had been looking for a bride for several years as it was difficult for him to find a match due to his height. He had also approached politicians and government officials regarding his marriage several times. In 2019, he even approached the then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to help him find a bride. "By God's grace, this moment has arrived in my life. It is a happy occasion and I have invited everyone from my locality," he said. Mansuri, who runs a cosmetic store and is the youngest of six siblings from a Kairana-

based family, had a grand wedding with people from Shamli joining in and clicking selfies with the groom. The police had to be called in to control the crowd. "I want to thank everyone who helped me," he added. Clad in a sherwani, Mansuri said, "I am happy that my dream is being fulfilled now. I wanted to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to attend my wedding, but I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Mulayam Singh Yadav because I wanted to invite him for the wedding too." Mansuri met the girl of his dream in March last year and got engaged to Bushra in April 2021. The couple decided to tie the knot after Bushra completes her graduation.

(IANS)

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Protests erupt across Pakistan after attack on Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD, Nov 03: Protests erupted in multiple cities across the country after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and other PTI leaders were injured in a gun attack during PTIs long march in Gujranwala. Imran Khan and other PTI leaders were injured after a man opened fire near the PTI reception camp at the Allahwala Chowk during the party's long march, ARY News reported. Following the gun attack,

Punjab-origin lawmaker addresses Canadian legislature in Punjabi

protests erupted in different cities across the country against the assassination attempt on Khan during the long march, the report said. PTI workers started demonstrations in 17 localities in Karachi against the gun attack on Khan's container. The outrageous party workers blocked roads in north Karachi's Power House Chowrangi, whereas a large number of PTI supporters lodged a protest on Korangi Road. Police contingents rushed to the protest venues and started negotiations with the protesters to clear the roads. Huge traffic jams were witnessed in different areas as protests broke out on many arterial roads in Karachi. The PTI workers also held a protest demonstration at Lahore's Liberty Chowk. Another protest was organised at Murree Road. In Faisalabad, a large number of protesters gathered outside Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah's residence. (IANS)

brief introduction in the house in her mother tongue. The occasion was the Punjab Day, when the present-day state of Punjab came into being on November 1, 1966. In her address, Rachna Singh recognised the sacrifices made by the supporters of a Punjabi speaking region in India.

TORONTO, Nov 02: Rachna Singh, a Punjaborigin Parliamentary Secretary for anti-racism initiatives in Canada's British Columbia, has made history by addressing the legislature in Punjabi. The MLA from Surrey-Green Timbers who is the daughter of a renowned Punjabi scholar Raghbir Singh Sirjana, made a

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She not only thanked the Canadian government for giving opportunities to the Punjabi language to grow in a foreign land, but also expressed her support to the indigenous peoples, who have been struggling to keep their mother languages alive since the time of colonialism in the country. Rachna Singh, who spent initial years of life in Chandigarh, is the granddaughter of the prominent Punjabi playwright, the late Tera Singh Chann. (IANS)

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Rishi Sunak, his spouse wealthiest occupants of Downing Street in history

LONDON, Oct 27: The extraordinary wealth of the wider family of Britain's superrich Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his billionaire heiress wife Akshata Murthy has been laid bare, the media reported.

With an estimated net fortune of 730 million pounds that includes multiple properties in Britain and the US, a string of business interests and even a fleet of cars including a 'high-spec' Range Rover, a 'top-of-therange' Lexus and a BMW, the Oxbridge former Goldman Sachs banker and his Stanford-educated spouse are by far the wealthiest occupants of Downing Street in the history. Indeed, Akshata Murthy is said to be

wealthier than even King Charles III due to her 430 million pounds stake in her billionaire tycoon father Narayana Murthy's IT empire. She has also continued to hold stakes in businesses over the years including a joint venture with Amazon, Cloudtail, in India worth 900 million pounds a year, a project she and Rishi set up together, Catamaran Ventures UK, shares in the firm which runs Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria and burger chain Wendy's in India, and Etonian tailor New & Lingwood, which makes pupils' tailcoats costing 2,500 pounds each. Rishi's father-in-law, dubbed 'India's Bill Gates' due to his role pioneering the country's tech boom, was recently ranked the sixth richest person in India and the 654th in the world after his remarkable success in founding Bengaluru-based IT firm Infosys in the 1980s, now a 9.6 billion pounds multinational that employs more than 3,45,000 people. (IANS)

Kanpur-born CEO to invest $100 bn, create 50,000 jobs in NY

NEW YORK, Oct 28: Sanjay Mehrotra, the Indian American CEO of Micron Technology, has promised an investment of $100 billion over the next 20 years and creation of thousands of jobs in New York. In his LinkedIn post, Mehrotra said he met President Joe Biden and showcased Micron's future plans and the creation of the largest semiconductor fabrication facility in Clay, New York. "I was humbled to meet with President Biden, introduce him to some of the Micron team, and showcase Micron's plans for our future megafab in Clay, New York. This $100 billion investment over the next two decades will create the largest semiconductor fabrication facility in the history of the US," the Kanpur-born CEO said in the post shared on Friday. The top executive said that Micron Technologies will create 50,000 jobs in New York and partner with local colleges, universities and community organisations to build the workforce. Micron Technology is a Nasdaq-listed company that focuses on innovative memory and storage solutions. Mehrotra added that they want to make New York the hub of leading edge semiconductor manufacturing.

In a release, the company said that it will invest $250 million in the Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, with additional $100 million invested from New York, with $150 million from local, other state and national partners. "With @ MicronTech & federal & local partners, we're investing $500 million in Central New York for workforce development, housing, education & more," tweeted New York Governor Kathy Hochul. "Thanks to our Green CHIPS legislation, we'll not only bring 50,000 jobs, we'll make long-term investments in our communities," Hochul added. Mehrotra joined Micron in May 2017, after a long and distinguished career at SanDisk Corporation where he led the company from start-up in 1988 until its eventual sale in 2016 to Western Digital. Prior to SanDisk, he held design engineering positions at Integrated Device

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Technology, Inc., SEEQ Technology and Intel Corporation. Mehrotra was born in Kanpur and completed his education from Delhi's Sardar Patel Vidyalaya. At the age of 18, Mehrotra moved to the US, transferring from BITS Pilani to attend the University of California, Berkely, where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Boise State University and holds around 70 patents. (IANS)

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Getting married in Australia

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Who can marry in Australia Parties to a marriage do not have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia to legally marry in Australia. It is recommended that foreign nationals check with authorities in their own countries prior to entering into a marriage in Australia. Some overseas countries do not recognise a marriage ceremony conducted in Australia as valid, unless other requirements, such as the prior granting of permission from that country’s embassy, are fulfilled. This can have implications for foreign nationals who intend to return to their country following a marriage. In cases where a marriage involves an Australian citizen and a foreign citizen, it is recommended that parties obtain advice about immigration issues from the Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration agent. To be legally married in Australia, a person must not be married to someone else;

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must not be marrying a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling; must be at least eighteen years old, unless a court has approved a marriage where one party is aged between sixteen and eighteen years old; must understand what marriage means and freely consent to marrying; must use specific words during the marriage ceremony and must give written notice of their intention to marry to their celebrant, within the required time frame. Parties to the marriage should contact a celebrant directly to make arrangements for their proposed marriage.

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Mother of All Diwali’s Melbourne's weather could not dampen the spirit of Diwali where thousands gathered to celebrate the Victorian Festival of Lights, Diwali @ Fed Square organised by Celebrate India in its seventeenth year.

here is no secret to Melbourne having her own mind regarding weather, which exactly happened during the Celebrate India Diwali festival last Saturday, 29th October, at Fed Square. Returning after two years of the pandemic, 'Pink Diwali', in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The festival's theme this year, marked a five-day celebration- 25th - 29th October 2022 in Melbourne. The weather did not dampen 24- 28K people's spirits from coming and enjoying the festivities of dance, colour and light. With food stalls, an opening of the Pink Diwali Pavilion to write Diwali wishes and take a photo to share on Celebrate India's page, there were fun facts for children, lots

of dance performances, magic shows, craft workshops, henna art, yoga and meditation, and even saree dhoti-wearing competitions. Sway Dance group got the punters screaming for more when they swayed, dancing in poles on the Bollywood song Galla Gudiya; the acrobats had the fun protocol set from the go. So, we at G'day India had the pleasure of being part of the festivities, but it also gave us a sense of belonging to a home away from home. It's the 17th year for Celebrate India; under the leadership of Arun Sharma, the festival initially started to facilitate a better understanding of the Indian culture among the broader Australian community through celebrating festivals.

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The official Diwali program was launched on 25th October by the Yarra River, and on Wednesday, 26th October, live music and dance performances at the Bourke Street Mall. The festival kicked off with a photo exhibition - 'INDIA thru the Lens", at the Atrium at Fed Square. The idea behind the collection is to gain some community engagement. They received 350 photographs from the community, and the selected images were displayed, capturing the varied colours of Indian diversity. On Thursday, 27th October brought the city to 'The Edge, Fed Square, for a Diwali Concert, ' Geeton ki Shaam Diwali ke Naam.' On Friday, 28th October Film 'Guru' was screened at Fed Square, sponsored but

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Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece "It may be damp in the air, but our spirits are warm with the spirit of Diwali. This superb celebration has grown every year, now in its 17th year, after two years of us not being able to celebrate fulsomely, we are back and making the absolute most of it.

Returning to Saturday, 29th October, the rain continued into the evening, but that didn't stop the cultural programme and sparkles from lighting up the stage. Hon'ble minister for multicultural Affairs Ross Spence, representing the premier Daniel Andrews was gifted a shawl, others including opposition leader Mathew Guy, Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece for the City of Melbourne, and Council General of India, Melbourne Dr Sushil Kumar were all presented with garlands and looked stunning with their pink turbans. Other dignitaries present at the festival were former premier, Ted Baillieu, Hon'ble minister of Women affair, Natalie Hutchins, Multicultural commission chairperson Viv Nguyen and representing the chief commissioner of police, Inspector Gary West.

And has it been a wonderful week at it to the Indians everywhere this week? First, we have the Diwali festival and Rishi Sunak, becoming the first Hindu Prime Minister. And then, it couldn't get any better, India beat Pakistan. And it happened right here in Melbourne. First of all, we had nearly 100,000 people making more noise than has ever been I'm proud to live in Victoria, where Diwali is not only celebrated by some groups and communities but it's embraced and celebrated by people right across our state. And that's demonstrated by the absolute 1000s of guests that have come and participated in the celebration here today. Celebrate India, Arun Sharma and the team that first initiated this event and put all of the Diwali festivals that they have been able to undertake to give us this Pink Diwali. In support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. What a terrific initiative. I would say most of us know someone that's been touched by cancer. And for many of us, that is breast cancer. This is a significant cause. Heartfelt thank you for your time, commitment, and energy in delivering this truly incredible event."

Festival Director Arun Sharma, in his moving speech, talked about how the pandemic has taught us to appreciate our close ones. "In Sanskrit, the Deepawali means row of lamps. Many of you know that. It's effortless. Every year we try to make an effort and bring something related to our community's welfare, which is affecting our community at large this year. We are trying to make everybody aware and raise some funds for National Breast Cancer Foundation because they're doing a great job trying to research and find the cure for it." Arun Sharma's tenure as the festival director of Celebrate India after 17 years couldn't end at an appropriate time with Pink Diwali, and he has complete trust in his hard-working team to deliver unique Diwali celebrations in the future. Representing the premier, Minister of Multicultural Affairs, Hon'ble Ross Spence, said, " I am so happy to be able to join you to celebrate the Victorian festival of Diwali, and it is terrific to see this festival back here at Fed Square after two years of virtual celebrations.

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made before. At the MCG, I was watching one of the most thrilling games of cricket anybody has ever beheld. But the truth is, it was more than just a cricket game.

G’DAY INDIA | NOV 2022 home. This is their home. We want more people in our city, and we want more people to experience it. Happy Diwali."

I have been in Melbourne for three months and have attended many sociocultural events organized by members of the Indian diaspora. I am happy that our community in Victoria continues to enrich this place with religious and cultural traditions. It is heartening to know that not only Indian diaspora is so culturally active here, but the Australian community in Victoria also enjoys Indian culture."

Wasn't it wonderful to see all those people in their royal blue jerseys? And people in green jerseys embracing each other and getting photographed together. I want to shout out to Arun and Jaya for their extraordinary efforts. They have been such great champions to the Indian community, such great advocates of Melbourne. On behalf of the City of Melbourne, I congratulate you all in the city so proud to support this festival.” The Crowd went into a frenzy when Festival Director Arun Sharma cut in between the speeches and proposed to the Victorian government to consider a holiday for Diwali from next year. Hon'ble Deputy Mayor mentioned as a local councillor, he doesn't assign public holidays in Victoria, but he noted that it would be a holiday in the City of Melbourne. Let's see, we are excited. Hon'ble Mathew Guy, leader of the

Mahotsav and, as my friend said, the thrilling victory of India on the eve of Diwali in Melbourne.

Hon'ble Dr Sushil Kumar, Consul General of India, Melbourne. "This is my first Diwali in Melbourne, a truly multicultural city Diwali is unique this year as we are celebrating its post-COVID pandemic during the 75th anniversary of India's independence and Azadi ka Amrit

opposition said, "What a magnificent display of multiculturalism here in Melbourne, the world's most fantastic multicultural city, celebrating diversity like we are tonight, despite the rain, knowing that all of us are part of what is, as Councillor Reece said as one of now the world's great Indian cities as well as how we should be. After this, Ross Spence and I will talk about whoever wins the election. That public holiday may have to happen. The Indian community in this state is doing outstanding work, a great job leading the way in tolerance pace in multiculturalism, in understanding I can just again congratulate everyone for putting on this magnificent effort tonight, but what makes a city is not the weather. What makes a city is people, so I say to all of you that we need more of you. We need your family from India to come to Melbourne to live in Victoria. This is your

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The speeches ended with fireworks sparkling on the stage and, once again, the dancing acrobats’ swaying in the air on a popular Bollywood song from the movie Dil Chahta hai, taking over the space in the middle of Fed Square.

Unfortunately, the fireworks stalled due to the rising of the Yarra River and continuing rain, but it didn't stop the illumination of the iconic buildings like the Museum, Exhibition Building, Fed square and the Indian Consulate all lit in Indian Tricolours. By Nandita Chakraborty

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BMW iX xDrive50 Review BY AMANDEEP SETHI

f you are like me, or anyone else with petrol practically pumping through their veins, the rise of electric vehicles has been a hard pill to swallow. Where is the sound, the drama? With BMW announcing their goal of 50% total electric vehicle sales by 2030, it would be easy to think that the glory days of BMW are behind us. But, the BMW iX xDrive50 has opened my eyes to a future that might not be so bleak. The BMW iX xDrive50 is aimed at the market segment currently buying the X5. The iX is comparable in size to BMW’s best-selling midsized SUV but has an electrifying twist. Outside of the size similarities, the iX takes styling to a new height. While the big grilles and sharp angles might not be for everyone, the iX will almost certainly age well. It’s very hard to ignore the iX’s quirks. From its hexagonal steering wheel to its inset door handles and sustainable leather seats, the iX feels like BMW is experimenting and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. BMW has been stepping up their interior game in recent years, but the iX feels special. Everything feels premium and current, with the exception of the out-of-place finger inserts in the doors which detract from the surroundings a bit. The iX comes equipped with everything that you’d expect from a $169,900 BMW. The curved 14.5” display is the centerpiece, running the newest iDrive 8 software. The full-size wireless charging pad is essentially required at this point but still nice to have. It seems like there is nearly endless storage in the cabin, with ample door storage and a massive centre console. To sum up, the iX cabin is a good place to be, unless you’re in the back seat and want some air, cause the rear windows only roll halfway down. Then there’s the iX’s performance. The dual synchronous AC electric motors, one in the front and one in the rear, blast the iX xDrive50 from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds while still delivering up to 620 km of electric range. In raw numbers, the iX xDrive50 makes 385kW and 765Nm of silent power. The balance between performance and practicality is a defining characteristic of the iX and a large reason why it is receiving rave reviews so far. Quite a few electric cars feel sterile and lack character, a symptom that the iX has avoided by optimizing chassis characteristics. The iX xDrive50 uses a modified version of BMW’s previously developed Cluster Architecture platform, utilizing an aluminum frame and carbon fibre composite body. The lightweight body works to offset the heavy electric

powertrain, improving handling characteristics overall. Even with the light body, the iX is still a heavy car, weighing in at 2510kg. Steering and suspension are really dialed in on the iX xDrive50 which certainly compensates for the weight. Our test vehicle was equipped with the optional Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with electronically controlled shocks that automatically level the iX across uneven surfaces. The air suspension can also be manually adjusted to lower the iX xDrive50 by just over 3 centimeters. Integral Active Steering introduces rear-wheel steering to the iX, making it feel much more maneuverable and responsive than its size suggests. Despite being all-wheel-drive equipped, power delivery is rear-wheel biased, adding a bit of excitement to taking corners quickly. While it is all well and good that the iX xDrive50 is a fun car to drive, that is only half of the equation. The other half is the consideration of practicality and usability. And, being an electric car, a large part of that involves the electric powertrain. The iX xDrive50’s claimed 620km range is impressive, beating out the range of the Tesla Model Y by a significant amount. The extreme range is due to the iX’s large 112kWh

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battery which has a maximum charging rate of 200kWh. Those figures give way to some rather poor charging times, especially when it comes to charging the iX via a wall outlet. BMW claims that it will take around 11 hours to charge the iX fully using an 11kW AC wall box system. Charge times are significantly reduced when paired with a fast charging station. When plugged into a Chargefox fast charging station (of which BMW provides a free 5-year unlimited charging subscription with the iX), the iX can be charged from 0-100 percent charge in 35 minutes. As charging technology begins to catch up to the battery tech, those numbers are bound to decrease. At $169,900, you would expect the BMW iX xDrive50 to deliver solid performance, impressive range and charging capabilities, and provide the luxurious all-around experience that BMW has been known for up to this point. The good news is that it checks nearly every box. While there are a few areas where the iX can be improved, the pros largely outweigh the cons when it comes to the iX xDrive50.

LEGAL

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Ransomware/Extortion Payments – breach of digital data

BY GURPAL SINGH

ptus, Medibank and others sent stark shocks to the Australian community regarding the safety and protection of their electronic data. It is imperative that the issue of data breach will invariably affect every in one way or another. Interestingly the payment of ransomware strictly is not illegal. However, the complex web of the law and sharply articulated insurance policies fails to protect the consumer. The government advises companies not to indulge in ransomware to secure the stolen data; however, fails to provide the proper support and structure to protect digital assets. The obligation to ensure that the digital assets are protected falls on the company with no direct sensitivity of the government in this regard. The companies and businesses in Commonwealth must not collect personal information or consumer data unless the information is necessary for the business activities or functions. Its obligatory for businesses and organisations to ensure that information is up-to-date and protected. Australian privacy rights across the federal, state and territory laws are governed by the Federal Privacy Act 1988 and the privacy principles apply to companies in Australia with an annual turnover of more than $ 3 million and some other businesses such as health service providers and credit reporting bodies. The law requires both public and private companies to notify the data breach to affected people and the Office of Australian Information Commissioner in the event when the data breach involving personal information is likely to result in serious harm. The current regulatory landscape includes the privacy act, security of Critical Infrastructure Act which provides for notification obligations, risk management plan and government directions and intervention powers. Additionally, the industry specific requirements are contained in APRA prudential requirements; My Health Records Act 2012; Consumer Data Right; ASIC Market Integrity Rules and Telecommunication Act 1997. Section 180 of the Corporations Act also imposes duty of care and diligence upon the corporations and the people at the helm of affairs. The organisations and the companies

should conduct due diligence on potential ransomware/extortion payments. In the event a company receives a demand for ransomware, it requires to conduct the due diligence and reach a conclusion as if the actions of the corporation to pay the ransomware is legal, practical, and ethical? The due diligence seeks to make an assessment of legal factors including identifying (a) the Threat Actors – the techniques, tools and codes used to and tied to known threat groups or entities; (b) assessment of payment methods and receiving party (the wallet); (c) the identification of legal obligations; (d) reporting and notification obligations. The second aspect is of practical factors in the sense (a) how to negotiate with the ransomware actor; (b) business expectations, needs and consequential losses; (c) likelihood if the payment will end the extortion threat e.g., the reliability and capability of threat actor; (d) necessary external and internal signoffs; (e) capacity of the corporation or an entity to make such a payment; The third aspect is of ethical factors needs to be considered (a) if the payment sustains the ransomware actors business model; (b) growing extent of government and peak body guidance not to pay ransoms; (c) internal policies and preferred behaviour; (d) reputational risks and harms to impacted data subjects. The other factors include (a) the interplay with insurance policy, and the insurance

coverage issues; (b) engagement with the employees, customers and other stakeholders; (c) engagement of the directors and the board members; (d) engagement of the law enforcement agencies in the process. An interesting question on the construction of electronic and computer policy had arisen in respect of the interpretation of the insurance term ‘direct financial loss’ resulting from ransomware attack in a Federal Court matter of Inchcape Australia very recently. Whether the ransomware paid was a direct financial loss and if the insurer was to indemnify the insured? Or if the term ‘direct financial loss’ was only confined to the cost of actually reproducing the damaged or destroyed electronic data, electronic media or electronic instruction? The claimant made a claimed indemnity for ‘ransomware attack’ on its computer system which encrypted its primary server, deleted the primary and offsite backups, deployed malicious software to laptops and desktop computers and copied data from a shared drive and published it on the dark web. This ransomware attack caused the claimant to incur and continue to incur financial losses in repairing and/ or replacing hardware, software data, investigation costs, hardware and software costs, resources costs, data recovery costs etc. The court however, declined to support the cause of the claimant and held that such a cost is not covered under the insurance policy to be a direct financial loss.

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Motivating yourself to get active again

BY ARCHITA BAWEJA

It’s 6 am, and Alisha’s alarm is ringing loud till she hits the snooze button for the third time that morning. The next time it rings, she finally switches the alarm off and goes back to sleep. Her cozy blanket is far more attractive than the exercise session she had planned to do in the morning. This has not happened with her only today but has been ongoing for the past few weeks. She works from home most weekdays and often gets up a few minutes before work hours, just enough to shower quickly and sit in front of her laptop. A snowball effect of all these things is that Alisha is gaining a lot of weight, most of it was contributed to the lockdown. Her immunity is also low, and she feels lazier and demotivated. Is this only Alisha’s story or have we all felt this? The last two years have been tough for everyone and exercise and physical activity have especially been ignored. Even though the gym has opened again and life seems to be getting back on track the motivation levels which we had before the pandemic haven’t returned. One of the major reasons is that the habit is lost and the routine has been disrupted. Alisha has reached out to a life coach who is helping her get active and back in routine. She has given her a few pointers to help her start this journey. These tips might be helpful

to anyone who wants to get a push in the right direction and get moving again. 1. Start Small: Start with simple goals and then eventually progress to long-term goals. Remember to make your goals realistic and achievable. It's easy to get frustrated and give up if your goals are too ambitious. For instance, in this case, Alisha was advised to exercise in the evening after work and go out for walks during lunch breaks. And eventually when she gets in a routine, she could do the same in the mornings too.

2. Join forces and find your tribe: Find a workout that makes you feel good and surround yourself with people that help build your confidence as much as your strength. What will ultimately inspire you to get up and start moving is a strong, supportive community. The laughs, high fives and words of encouragement from the bonds people make. 3. Add exercise to your routine: Rather than taking that elevator at work take the steps or instead of driving to work, take public transport and then walk from the train/tram to work. When possible, take a small break and go for a walk. This not only refreshes and energises you but also makes you active. 4. Mix it up and do what you enjoy: One workout plan can work temporarily, but it won’t work forever. To keep your motivation running at top speed, periodically change your workouts from gym to dance, Zumba and Pilates etc. It’s also smart to cycle through different fitness classes and modes of cardio and resistance training to see what you enjoy the most. 5. Where is my reward? When you reach a small-term goal, pat yourself on the back and give yourself a few minutes to savour the good feelings that exercise gives you, this will motivate you for your long-term goal. Once you reach that bigger goal, treat yourself to a new pair of jeans or that beautiful dress you always had your eyes on. Hope the points above inspire you to take that first step into getting back in shape and being healthier than ever.

Archita Baweja of Melbourne is an engineer by profession but a writer at heart

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EXPERT SHARES IMMIGRATION- FRIENDLY COUNTRIES FOR INDIAN STUDENTS In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of students who have pursued higher education outside India, especially, in some of the top immigrantfriendly nations such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. As per the records, in the last 14 years, the number of students who moved to immigrant-friendly nations has increased four times. Reasons why Indian students immigrate Ajay Sharma, President, and Founder, of Abhinav Immigration Services Private Limited, said: “These immigration-friendly countries have world-class universities, courses, teaching staff, and facilities. They offer excellent education and provide them with a platform for global exposure and opportunities for employment with attractive salaries. After completing their education, students can even apply for permanent residency, a pathway to citizenship. Having a permanent resident status in these nations means you have access to free universal education for your children at public-funded schools till the age of 18,

including healthcare facilities and medical services. A variety of social security perks range from pension to unemployment allowance, disability allowance to child aid and support care, and more. Countries like Canada, the US, and Australia are some of the top contenders when it comes to Indian students choosing a place for longterm residence. Presence of a large Indian diaspora. Recent changes in immigration policies prefer overseas Indian students over the skilled labour workforce.”

AUSTRALIA Recently, Australia has gone ahead to increase post-study work rights for Indian students from two to four years for some bachelor’s degrees, to three years from five years for Master’s degrees, and to four years from six years for PhDs. Official data suggests that over 90 per cent of Indian students have returned to Australia to continue their education on campus.

NEW ZEALAND New Zealand has started offering Here are some of the top Immigrationscholarships to Indian students, a reason friendly countries for Indian students why it has become one of the most shared by Ajay: preferred study destinations in the world. CANADA Be it world-class facilities for innovation and As per IRCC data, Indian students comprise research, globally recognised qualifications, one of the largest populations of overseas or affordability, a significant number of students in Canada. The number of Indian Indian students have moved to Australia students in Canada pursuing higher in recent years. There has been a 400 per education has increased by 350 per cent cent surge in the number of Indian students between the academic years of 2015 to admitted to universities and colleges in NZ. 2016 and 2019 to 2020. From January to It also offers student-friendly policies like November 2021, near to 1,30,000 Indian post-study work permits, part-time work students were permitted to study in Canada. options, and hassle-free admissions. IRELAND Studying in Ireland means that once you become a resident, you get access to the European Union. Their world-class study institutions, impressive courses, and some of the top global companies housed there with exciting employment potential make it a top choice for Indian students. GERMANY Indians have been, for the longest time, the greatest source of highly skilled immigrants and overseas students for Germany. More than 33,000 Indian students have chosen Germany for studies making them the second largest community at many German study destinations, as per the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

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6 MENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR INDIAN MILLENNIALS THAT ACTUALLY WORK Indian millennials frequently experience stress and anxiety since they belong to a generation that is constantly rushing to finish their tasks and accomplish their objectives. Concentration issues, tiredness, alterations in sleep and food patterns, and feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness are among the common issues. Here’s a look at 6 practical suggestions for the mental wellness of Indian millennials. Disconnect from electronics and social media We must do the same when spending time with family and friends as we do when attending meetings at business by keeping our phones on silent mode. Constant usage of social media can result in negative emotions like melancholy, loneliness, jealousy, anxiety, and general life discontent. A digital detox entails cutting off from technology and social media. It is a time to unwind, partake in enjoyable pursuits, or spend time with loved ones. You can live in the now and engage in meaningful conversations with people by taking a social media sabbatical. By reducing distractions, promoting selfreflection, and even enhancing sleep, taking a break from technology provides you an opportunity to enjoy life. Be honest with yourself Honesty improves mental health. Before you can improve the situation, you must admit there’s a problem. Others are easier to fool, but you must always be honest with yourself and observant of your feelings. Identify your ideal and actual self. Before making tangible, doable adjustments, you must understand where your ideal self comes from. It’s as important to believe in oneself as it is, to be honest with oneself because confidence can do so much. Reflect and adapt Although it may appear that you have no control over the stress at work and at home, there are steps you can take to alleviate the strain and reclaim control. Effective stress management enables you to break stress’s grasp on your life, allowing you to become happier, healthier, and more productive. The ultimate objective is a balanced existence that includes time for work, relationships, relaxation, and enjoyment, as well as the fortitude to withstand pressure and face obstacles head-on. We can handle every new or different situation by reflecting on our

reactions to stress or other stimuli. While having a perfect work-life balance is a myth, it’s important to try new things and figure out what works best by adopting the most effective stress-management techniques. You are precious If you understand that every day is a gift, then you are living life seriously and know that you are precious. We occasionally lose sight of how fleeting life is and how priceless we are because of how busy we are. Only you know the difficulties you’ve faced, and your heart is aware of the amount of bravery you’ve displayed in each situation. Since you deserve to be loved and accepted, accept the precious you. In addition to preventing anxiety and depression, practicing self-love and knowing that you are precious is linked to an increase in pleasure, greater life satisfaction, and greater resiliency. Do not shy away from help It takes courage but is extremely helpful to ask for mental health treatment. We must comprehend the significance of instilling good help-seeking behaviour to create a more compassionate and fulfilling society. This is so because we must erase the stigma around mental health. Our general well-being and happiness can be significantly enhanced by seeking treatment, as well as our personal and professional lives. By asking for assistance,

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one can avoid going through difficult times alone, acquire new coping mechanisms, develop relationships, and enhance your quality of life. Break lagalo Our way of life has taken on the character of the Rajdhani Express, and there is a great deal of pressure to outdo everyone. While maintaining a high level of performance is good, it’s also crucial to slow down. You are aware of what a Porsche with no breaks is capable of. So, unwind and take a break. Take that one day off to rest, and don’t feel bad about it. Shake a leg during the break because dancing and grooving might result in many changes. According to studies, moving causes the production of endorphins, or “happy hormones,” so if your mind is going round in circles, try shaking your leg. Also, give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done since you are the only one who should be aware of and grateful for your efforts. One must seek professional help for counselling if they are still experiencing stress, demotivation, depression, procrastination, or the inability to act decisively at work, which hinders growth at the workplace. By Dr. Neerja Birla (IANSlife can be contacted at ianslife@ians.in)

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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS One of the finest methods to better understand yourself and become the best version of yourself is through meditation. While meditating, you watch your thoughts without trying to fight them or make them go away. Focused concentration, a peaceful mind, clarity of feelings and thoughts, relaxation, rejuvenation, improved inner strength, and the capacity to maintain emotional equilibrium even in stressful conditions are just a few of the many advantages of this age-old practice. Studies have also indicated that meditation can help people with diseases like PTSD, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome as well as depression and anxiety disorders. Even though there are several advantages to this practice, you can frequently find it to be challenging and tiresome, especially if you’re just starting out. Problems with ideas and restlessness are the main causes. It is crucial to realise that even the most seasoned yoga practitioners have these typical problems. You need a little bit of direction to maintain consistency and incorporate meditation into your everyday practice. Tips to Get Started with Your Meditation Practice: The profound technique of meditation involves ceasing all activity and letting go of all effort in order to unwind in one’s actual essence, which is serenity, joy, and love. Given that it helps you feel less stressed, more at ease, healthier, joyful, and pain-free, it is more of a necessity than a luxury in today’s world. So, if you want to start meditating, here are some helpful pointers to keep you motivated and help you live a happy, stress-free life. Don’t Set Any Expectations You must understand that meditation isn’t a quick fix to all your life’s problems. It’ll take effort and time to reap the actual benefits from the

practice. Initially, you’ll find it hard to keep out your thoughts and quieten your mind. However, the idea is to stop resisting your thoughts and embrace them as they come. You may notice things occurring around you, different types of sensations in the body, or possibly judging others or yourself. These are natural responses similar to breathing. When such things happen, notice the thoughts and then take a moment to pause. It’s not required to get your attention back to your breath immediately. Instead, let go of what was distracting you and reopen your attention. Then, slowly bring the attention back to your breath and land again. Find an Appropriate Time As a beginner, you might feel that there must be a specific time to meditate to gain its benefits. However, it’s not. The ideal time for meditation is when you can make it work. If you try to meditate at a time that coincides with your

responsibilities and schedule, you’ll end up feeling unmotivated and frustrated. Instead, it’s always a good idea to choose a time that feels the best for you. But, whatever time you choose, try to stick to it and make it a part of your daily routine. Be Comfortable Sitting still for meditation is an issue with most beginners. Since you are not accustomed to sitting still, restlessness can arise, making it hard for you to meditate. You need to be aware of the fact that the body requires time to feel at rest and settle down. Therefore, it is important to continue with your practice, focussing on your breath for the entire time. Also another thing to consider is to maintain a comfortable position at all times to meditate successfully. While you may have seen people meditating in the lotus position, it’s not necessary that you should do the same. It would be best if you got into a position you can hold for long to continue your practice. Keep Your Practice Going Nothing comes easy in this world. Instead of looking for causes why you cannot keep up with the practice, keep an open mind and explore the difficulties with curiosity. Practicing curiosity and acceptance within meditation can help you translate such feelings easily to daily life. Over time, it will also help you to cultivate awareness during meditation practice. The practice of meditation can be done in any method. You can achieve success in your practice by meditating in the way that suits you the most. So, without holding back, keep experimenting with different strategies until you discover the one that works for you. You’ll know it’s working when you start to experience more joy, peace, compassion, and love. By Dr Deepak Mittal (Founder, Divine Soul Yoga)

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5 LIFESTYLE CHANGES TO KEEP SICKNESS AT BAY

Staying fit and healthy is essential for living life to the fullest. But there are times when we all get sick, such as when the seasons change. But did you know that there are certain techniques to keep the sickness at bay regardless of many other circumstances? This can be accomplished by eating the correct foods. Many factors contribute significantly to the prevention of illness. According to Dr. Rohini Patil, MBBS, and CEO of Nutracy Lifestyle, making the following adjustments in your life will help you avoid being sick as frequently. Having 3 balanced meals a day: Skipping meals can become a huge mess for you if you are working throughout the day. The main function of the meals themselves is to sustain energy. A well-balanced diet will keep you energetic throughout the day. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium in your meals as these reduce your heart disease risk by maintaining blood pressure and calcium will keep your teeth and bones strong. You can get calcium from dark green vegetables like kale and broccoli. Walking 30 mins every day: Walking is a great form of exercise that moves every muscle in your body. chances are you feel fatigued through the day if you are looking for a lifestyle change. Walking helps in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, which leads to heart diseases. It not only improves brain performance and productivity but also is a great way to destress. You don’t have to run or play, just walk for 30 minutes and you’ll see changes in your life. It helps you in strengthening bones and boosts muscles. Starting small with a daily walk is the best way to do so. Hydrate Regularly: Water is a very essential mineral for the body. It is vital for sustaining a healthy body. It helps in regulating body temperature, keeps those joints well lubricated, prevents infections, and ensures your organs function optimally. Drink at least 2 litres of water every day. If you are not fam with plain water, add lemon, mint, and cucumber to it.

problems calmly. Good quality sleep: You might have heard that it’s necessary to take 8 hours of sleep every day but rather than just 8 hours of bad sleep get a good quality of sleep. Don’t compromise your sleep ever. Maintain a proper schedule or time and never have heavy meals at night. Proper sleep decreases the risk of heart ailments, depression, and obesity.

Prioritizing mental health: Numerous factors like heavy workloads, long shifts, lack of physical and psychological safety, lack of social support, and many more can be the reason behind your stress. These can have a negative impact on your health and lifestyle. Stress can increase your blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease. It also causes depression which will impact your health badly, so the best thing you can do is avoid stress. Taking stress won’t change anything, just relax and solve your

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Nothing happens overnight, everything takes time. Making changes in your daily lifestyle can be tough for you but you have to be realistic. Good days and bad all are part of life, maybe sometimes you are very strong and sometimes you don’t even want to get up from bed. You need to stay on track and be consistent. Try with small changes and surely, it’ll become your habit. By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

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FEEL BEAUTIFUL INSIDE OUT Nothing is more significant or exciting than selecting the ideal clothing for the holiday season. Additionally, choosing the right shapewear to go with your particular outfit and give you the ideal shape is just as important as choosing the right outfit. Wearing cozy shapewear is a need for a confident look whether you opt for a sari, lehenga, Anarkali, or kurta combo. “Shapewear is designed to hug your body tightly and contour your body into a more proportioned shape. It will make you feel more confident when wearing your favorite piece of clothing,” says Pooja Merani, COO-Wacoal. Benefits: Appearance: There are primary areas that are addressed by body-shaping lingerie: the bust, waist, hips, and thighs. One big benefit of wearing shapewear is that you instantly get that feminine silhouette without having to lose weight or see a cosmetic surgeon. Improves posture: The elastic nature of shapewear provides compression and encourages you to stand with your back straighter and firmer. The support also alleviates pain, particularly in the lumbar area and the lower back. Builds Confidence: Shapewear can change your outward appearance, it can change your attitude towards weight loss as well. Most women who wear shapewear are encouraged to retain a healthy and active lifestyle. Sporting curves and managing to slip into that slinky

dress also gives you a boost in self-esteem and confidence to wear your desired clothes. Age Halt: Shapewear can aid the body as it undergoes the aging process; and can support symptoms such as humpback, pail waist, fat buttock, flat hip, bulky leg, turnip leg, etc. Lose Inches Instantly: Women who have toiled for hours to reduce their waistline often experience muffin tops even though they are in good shape. Due to the cut of today’s trendy clothes, when wearing low-rise jeans and fitted tops, shapewear can fix this problem. The greatest time to make a shapewear purchase is now if you genuinely enjoy wearing

bodycon dresses and other fitting clothing. Types: Thigh Shapewear: This hi-waist shaper lifts your rear, controls your tummy, defines your waist, and virtually disappears under clothes, making it the perfect foundation for any outfit you build on top. Camisoles work: To hide the muffin top and love handles. They are definitely more comfortable than full-body suits. They completely smooth out your upper body and even manage to hide those awful bra bulges. They are great to wear with trousers, jeans, or a skirt. Bust Shapewear: As the name suggests, bust shapewear shapes the bust area and enhances it. Bust shapewear lifts the breasts, gives them a more firm look, and also works better than your regular push-up bra. High Waist Shapewear: High waist shapewear panties are gaining popularity, thanks to their ability to give a firm look as they effectively tighten the stomach and waist regions to give shape. They can also help in regaining your prepregnancy posture and shape. Long-time use of high shapewear strengthens the abdominal muscles, which can help the internal organs pull back and return to their normal position. High Waist Tummy Tucker: Tummy bulge is one of the hardest things to control. We often try to hide it behind our loose-fitted tops and dresses. Tummy tuckers can help to flatten your tummy as well as love handles and give you a smooth and slimmer look under fitted dresses and tops. Bodysuits: They are full-body suits with a chest cut out. They look somewhat like a swimsuit but are majorly different. You get an overall smoothing effect as they help in smoothing out the stomach, hide the bulges, lift your bosom area and also make your bum look great. They can be worn under any clothing item from casual wear to a traditional or festive outfit.

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CHRONIC BACK PAIN?

Back pain today and especially lower back pain have become a chronic ailment in India. The disease is no longer limited to the elderly but is also increasing among the youth. Long working hours along with a sedentary lifestyle is putting too much strain on our spinal discs and back muscles and has highlighted the need for us to take steps and prevent any long-term complications. Several reasons like sports injuries, excessive stress over flexible joints and congenital spinal problems can cause chronic back pain among children and teenagers. Additionally, substance abuse too can cause adolescents to experience back pain. According to several recent studies, it has been found that adolescents who smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol and are suffering from mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are likely to suffer from back pain more frequently. For instance, 14-15-year-olds who consume alcohol and smoke tobacco experience back pain more than once a week than those who rarely or never had pain.

Therefore, on this world spine day, we share a few tips that can help you maintain spinal health and can prevent back pain.

Maintain a good posture People who work long hours on their computers usually slouch a lot which puts pressure on their back muscles, spine and neck and causes pain. Similarly, the ones who are on their mobile phones, often lie on their stomachs with their necks arched upwards which can lead to spine damage. Hence, maintaining an upright posture in alignment with the neck and the lower back and following the correct desktop monitor or laptop level can prevent damage to their spines.

Taking short breaks Taking short and frequent breaks can help in reducing both work-related mental stress, as well as the physical stress on our spines. Sitting in one position for extended hours is unhealthy and can worsen back pain. Thus, movement while working for longer periods is recommended as it can This combination of back pain along with strengthen the muscles and nerves. unhealthy habits also creates long-term complications in adulthood. The use of Exercise toxic substances in early adolescence Our sedentary jobs weaken our trunk, increases the risk of substance abuse core and lumbar muscles, and spine and and mental health problems in adulthood cause back pain. Exercises like partial and makes the developing brain more crunches, bridge, susceptible to the negative influences hamstring of these substances which also has consequences on our spine. Chronically poor posture during adolescence in rare cases can stretch the ligaments and can give rise to curved or slightly humped back called kyphosis. In a few cases, back pain can also indicate the emergence of unrelated problems to the spine such as Kidney problems that can cause lower back pain problems on either side of the spine. In certain rare cases, back pain can also be caused by a tumour.

stretches, knee-to-chest, cat stretch, and shoulder and neck rolls can help restore the fluidity of our muscles, joints, and spinal discs and can alleviate the pain. Regular brisk walking too

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is an easy-to-do and effective way to relieve back and spine pain. Walking and exercising can also help in reducing weight, increasing blood flow to the muscles of the spine and raising the oxygen and nutrient levels in the blood which rejuvenates the muscles and relieves pain. Adopting a balanced diet Avoid fatty foods and consuming plenty of water can also help you avoid back and spine problems. Consuming low-fat, calcium and protein-rich diets that are filled with essential minerals can help you in keeping your weight in check and can reduce the overall pressure on your spine. Our spine is a marvel of engineering that consists of a series of vertebrae which extend from the skull to the small back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for our thorax and abdomen. It comprises basic structures such as vertebrae, disks, cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and coccyx which are held erect to provide balance to our body. Living in constant pain for a longer period can have a debilitating impact on the quality of life for many patients. Even the simple daily chores will seem like a huge task When the pain becomes persistent even after months of conventional treatments. So, let us pledge this world spine day, that we will take care of our spine and take steps that can help us in leading a healthy life. By Dr. Umesh Srikantha

TECH

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The future is here! ‘Flying Car’ tested in Dubai Flying cars! Dubai recently witnessed this futuristic technology with a Chinese manufacturer made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates. According to Khaleej Times, Chinese technology and electric vehicle manufacturer - Xpeng, tested the world’s first flying electric taxi. To make people’s lives easier, the firm gave a glimpse of what the future could look like with the car. After taking off from Skydive Dubai, the X2 flying car completed its test flight, ushering in a brand-new thrilling era of short-haul trips and intelligent mobility solutions. Khaleej Times reports that the autonomous two-seater flying car has a maximum take-off weight of 760 kg, a 560 kg empty weight, and a 130 km/h top flight speed. It has a 35-minute flight time and is made of premium carbon fibre and is fitted with an airframe parachute. The car can carry two passengers at a time. Well, this is not the first flying car made, many were made prior to this, however, only a handful have been

successfully tested with passengers on board. The most recent version of flying cars is the futuristic electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL), which has autonomous flight capabilities and an intelligent flight control system. The X2 is built for low-altitude cities and produces no carbon dioxide. According to Khaleej Times, flying cars could be available for commercial use in the next two to three years.

Executive director for international offices at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Omar Abdulaziz Al Khan was cited by the publication as saying: “It depends on how fast we can adapt the framework of commercialized urban flying. There will be more tests happening in Dubai, and then it will be commercialized,” he said adding that in his opinion, it can be used commercially in Dubai within the next two to three years. (ANI)

NASA SET TO BREAK SOUND BARRIER AGAIN FOR FUTURE AIR TRAVEL NASA aeronautical innovators are poised to break the sound barrier again, this time in a very different way that could make it possible for all of us to one day travel by air just as fast as any of the X-1 pilots who flew supersonic.

another historic milestone in flight, potentially opening a new era in air travel, where airline passengers might hop on a supersonic jet at breakfast time in Los Angeles to make a lunch-time reservation in New York City,” it added.

NASA’s X-59, the centerpiece of the agency’s Quesst mission, will enable commercial supersonic travel over land.

Seventy-five years ago, a sonic boom thundered for the first time over the high desert of California, when the thunder came from the Bell X-1 rocket plane flying faster than the speed of sound.

Lockheed Martin has designed, built and conducted initial flight tests with the aircraft and the first flight is targeted for 2023. “That first supersonic flight was such a tremendous achievement, and now you look at how far we’ve come since then. What we’re doing now is the culmination of so much of their work,” said Catherine Bahm, an aeronautical engineer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. Through Quesst, NASA plans to demonstrate the X-59 can fly faster than sound without generating the typically loud

sonic booms that led to supersonic flight over land being banned in 1973. The plan includes flying the X-59 over several communities to survey how people react to the quieter sonic “thump” it produces - if they hear anything at all. “Their responses will be shared with regulators who will then consider writing new rules to lift the ban,” said NASA. “And when that happens it will mark

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It was October 14, 1947, and the joint X-1 team of NACA, Air Force (newly formed that year), and Bell engineers and pilots had broken the sound barrier -- an imaginary wall in the sky some said was impossible to penetrate. “With the X-59 flying on the Quesst mission, I think we are ready to break the sound barrier once again,” said Peter Coen, NASA’s mission integration manager for Quesst. (IANS)

DIGITAL

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Users can soon use ‘Message Yourself’ feature on WhatsApp

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TikTok becomes highest grossing social app globally Chinese short-form video platform TikTok was ranked among the top social media apps generating the highest revenue, building on its recent global success. As per the data compiled by Finbold, in September, TikTok generated $2.5 million daily on Android and iPhone devices worldwide, excluding the iPad. The value translates to an hourly revenue of about $104,000 and during the month of September, the social media platform recorded a cumulative revenue of $75.8 million. Notably, TikTok recorded the highest revenue among social media platforms, with the value for Google Play Store standing at $35.14 million to emerge second overall behind the dating app Tinder, which had $37.58 million.

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly testing a selfmessaging feature that would allow you to send messages to yourself more easily. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is now testing some improvements for sending messages to yourself for some beta testers on its beta apps for Android and iOS. WhatsApp is now conducting a small test by rolling out “messages with yourself” to a select group of beta testers following the release of the WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.22.24.2 update. Some beta testers found that WhatsApp is now highlighting that chat by adding “message yourself” as the chat caption after updating to the most recent version of the Android app, according to the report. In this, WhatsApp has a new chat option called “Me (You)” that allows you to send messages to just yourself. Meanwhile, you can still use WhatsApp to message yourself by using the wa.me (Click to Message link) or by creating a group in which you are the only participant. But if you want to send an important message later or transfer files between your devices, then messaging yourself can be a useful feature or the best way to communicate with yourself. (IANS)

On the Apple App Store, TikTok’s revenue also emerged second at $40.66 million behind the gaming app Coin Master, which had $47.96 million. Reportedly, the growth of TikTok has birthed a cultural economy containing

influencers and marketing agencies dedicated to the platform, with the initiatives central to the app’s impressive revenue in a highly competitive social media scene. Meanwhile, the other leading apps by revenue generated on Google Play include Honor of Kings ($24.05 million), Candy CrushSaga ($21.1 million), Puzzle & Dragons ($20.84 million), Disney+ ($19.01 million), Game for Peace ($17.87 million), Genshin Impact ($17.03 million), Monster Strike ($16.34 million), and Tencent Video ($15.43 million). (IANS)

Now ask Amazon Alexa for live cricket commentary, scores

As millions of Indians are glued to TV screens watching the T20 World Cup 2022, Amazon announced that the people can now get official live cricket commentary and scores from virtual assistant Alexa.

Users can ask the device about the recent match information such as schedules, scores, team sheets and player statistics, the company said. This skill is available for free on different devices, including Echo smart speakers, Fire TV, Alexa mobile app and the Amazon shopping app (Android). Users just have to say “Alexa, start live cricket commentary,” to tune in. Additionally, it can be used to set reminders for the matches and to keep track of the favourite team’s fixtures. Alexa can also use information from past matches to analyse the current ongoing matches to tell expected winner, innings scores and much more, the company added. The company said recently that the number of requests to Amazon Alexa in Hindi language had increased by more than 52 per cent in the last year.

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Customers in India interacted with the Amazon Alexa voice service millions of times in a day in Hindi and Hinglish for music, information, cricket scores, smart home control, setting alarms/reminders etc. Earlier, a report said that the global installed base of smart home devices was set to exceed two billion devices this year. According to the report, smart speakers had the most global shipments in 2021, with 195 million, followed by lighting, plugs/ switches and connected health devices. (IANS)

RELATIONSHIPS

In this economy, it’s no wonder young Indian daters are all down for affordable dates! In 2021, Tinder revealed through its Future of Dating report that young singles around the globe prefer keeping dates simple and creative because going outside is expensive. This year, the dating APP found that its members are turning to affordable dates as frugal flirting catches on. Young daters are following suit as 73 percent of them prefer simple dates to fancy ones according to Tinder’s new ways of dating*. Here are some pro tips to get you started and make you cool: Long walks and nature talks- Beaches and parks are free for all! To make your first date a little more romantic, a simple picnic at the park with some yummy snacks or long evening strolls by the sea while you play 20 questions with your date could be exactly what you need. Tinder saw a 2X increase** in mentions of ‘long

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Making First Dates Pocket-Friendly walks’ in bios and requests for date activities from cycling to taking a pottery class in bios. Maybe throwing in a ‘Gola’ binge could make you seem cool in all the right ways? Explore Street Food- Use your chaat-tastic knowledge of street food and challenge your date to a Gol-Gappa competition, or maybe two? They say a way to a person’s heart ?? is from their stomach, so hit up your local chaatstores and go crazy with your taste buds. 42 percent Tinder members share that they love to check out new food joints, so take this opportunity to share some funny stories from your childhood and see the sparks fly! The classic museum date- Make your first meeting as creative as your personality with an art-inspired date. If both of you are into visual art and marvel over the rich history of India, invite your match to a museum date or hit the art gallery to share your knowledge and creativity. Don’t forget to take bomb pics for the ‘gram! Date Night with a Home-Cooked Meal- Take a tip or two from your Maa’s recipe books and make your match a fancy meal right at home! You could also make your date a sous-chef and showcase your flirt game! So, channel your inner Salt Bae and amaze your date with a fancy meal at home and some great music and

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conversation! Hit the thrift shops? - If you’ve only got 200 rupees in your pocket, thrifting is freaking awesome. In fact, that’s probably why mentions of “thrifting” in bios have grown by 56 percent! Take your date to a popular street shopping market and show your quirk with your fashion! This might also be a nice time to get to know what they are into. Try out a weekend day hike up a mountainIf getting dirty and sweaty is your vibe, you can never go wrong with adrenaline-inducing experiences! Maybe starting off small and being one with nature while exploring the great outdoors over the weekend could be your vibe! You can take your date for a mini-trek and watch the sunrise or sunset together. Explore new paths together by hiking up a mountain and don’t forget to bring a snack for you two to share later! Wholesome art day- If you both share a passion for art or want to try something fun and aren’t scared to get messy, invite your date over for an art day! You can showcase your talents and be goofy together. Maybe even turn it into a competition and bring out your competitive sides? (IANSlife)

LIFESTYLE

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Strict parenting may hard-wire depression risk into child’s DNA

Parents, take note. If you are very strict with your child, then you need to stop, as a new study has found that tough parenting can alter how the body reads the DNA of these children. The study, presented at ECNP Congress in Vienna, indicated that these changes could effectively become “hard-wired” to the DNA of those children who perceive their parents as harsh, increasing their biological risk for depression in adolescence and later life.

“We discovered that perceived harsh parenting, with physical punishment and psychological manipulation, can introduce an additional set of instructions on how a gene is read to become hard-wired into DNA,” said researcher Evelien Van Assche, now working at the University of Munster. “We have some indications that these changes themselves can predispose the growing child to depression. This does not happen to the same extent if the children have had a supportive upbringing,” Assche added. For the study, the team selected 21 adolescents who reported good parenting and compared them with 23 adolescents who reported harsh parenting.

All adolescents were between 12 and 16 years old, with a mean of 14 years for both groups. For both groups, 11 adolescents were boys meaning that the two groups were comparable, with a similar age and a similar boy-girl distribution. Many who had experienced harsh parenting showed initial, sub-clinical signs of depression. The researchers then measured the range of methylation at more than 450,000 places in the DNA of each subject and found that this was

significantly increased in those who reported a harsh upbringing. Methylation is a normal process that occurs when a small chemical molecule is added to the DNA, changing how the instructions written in your DNA are read: for example, methylation may increase or decrease the amount of an enzyme produced by a gene. Increased variation in methylation is known to be associated with depression. (IANS)

MINDFUL USE OF SMARTPHONES ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITY

Contrary to the popular belief that reducing screen time may increase productivity, a new study has indicated that mindful use of smartphones, without minimising screen time, enhances productivity.

were required to download a screenmonitoring application to their phones.

The study showed that using existing smartphone applications to monitor cell phone screen time can enhance focused or mindful cell phone usage, leading to higher perceived productivity and user satisfaction.

When the results were analysed, researchers measured the perceived productivity of screen time reported by those surveyed, the amount of screen time and the fatigue associated with selfmonitoring.

“We theorised that individuals who tracked their cell phone usage and set goals surrounding that usage tended to have enhanced productivity and contentment with their productivity as they met their stated objectives,” said researcher Kaveh Abhari from the San Diego State University. “Previous research has shown that goal setting tends to raise performance

This app allowed users to monitor and set limits or goals with their cell phone screen time.

expectations, and we wanted to see if this theory held true for smartphone screen time as well,” Abhari added. For the study, published in the journal AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction (THCI), the researchers surveyed 469 participating university undergraduate students in California, New York, and Hawaii. The three-week survey required all participants to complete four questionnaires and about half of them

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They also reviewed participants’ contentment with their productivity achieved through cell phone screen time. “Self-monitoring appears necessary to encourage the optimized use of smartphones,” Abhari said. “The results suggest that optimizing but not minimizing screen time is more likely to increase user productivity.”

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HEALTH

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Is it safe to fast in pregnancy? An important question which needs to be addressed is should one fast if you are pregnant. Answering this, Shwetha Vijan, Senior Health Coach at Mylo, an ITC-backed leading full-stack platform for new and expecting mothers, says, “Pregnancy is a very vulnerable state. The answer to “can you fast” depends on your pregnancy stage. If you fall under the first and the early second trimester, fasting can be taken up but only after your doctor’s suggestion and recommendations. Rather than taking up the traditional way of fasting, include an early morning balanced meal with good sources of protein and yes, do have some coconut water along with your meals. Also, try including some portions of fruit to keep hyperacidity at bay.” “If you’re in the third trimester, the recommendation is not to take up the fast, as, during this trimester, the baby requires your nutritional support more than the first two trimesters,” Shwetha Vijan adds. You are nourishing not only your body when pregnant, but also that of your unborn child. Your infant will fast if you do. Your blood sugar levels may rise during a fast without food or water, and you could become lightheaded. Fasting on any day is strongly discouraged if you have any pregnancy issues, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, among others as this puts both you and your unborn child in grave danger. While doctors do not recommend staying empty stomach during pregnancy, if you are still adamant about keeping the fast, here are some tips to help you. Take permission from your doctor You have responsibility for yourself and your child’s health and well-being during your pregnancy. Anything that you consume or don’t consume can have direct consequences on your baby. Thus, before you decide to fast for the long life of your husband, make sure you visit your doctor and evaluate whether it’s a viable option for you. Avoid physical activities

Rest is essential for women if they want their babies to be healthy and wish to avoid nausea, discomfort, and swelling during pregnancy. If you are keeping a fast, you should completely refrain from any activity unless necessary during the day. Exhaustion can lead to high blood pressure and create other problems, too. If possible, eat fruit Eat fruit at decided intervals which will replenish your body with nutrients and you’ll still be keeping a fruit fast. Fruit provides fibres, folate, and vitamins, and hydrate your body. Eating fruit or even consuming them as smoothies will keep exhaustion at bay and you and your baby will feel full. Take vitamin supplements According to your doctor’s prescription, do not miss on folic acid and Vitamin D supplements to ensure that your and your baby’s body is nourished. These supplements provide the important nutrients that come from your meals which you will miss because

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of the fast. During pregnancy, you must consult your doctor and consume any medicine only if it is prescribed. Instead of caffeine, have nuts and milk Tea or coffee are drinks that contain caffeine; you might think that it’s liquid and it’ll keep you hydrated but caffeine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, causing stress. Instead, you should have a few nuts every hour, and consume milk, or even coconut water every few hours to stay hydrated and avoid having an empty stomach. It will keep you and your baby in good shape while fasting. However, as a pregnant woman, you must prioritise the health of your unborn child. The first recommendation I would make to you is to completely skip fasting. Modify ceremonies to your current situation if you still wish to follow the custom. By Shwetha Vijan

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LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION MAKING WOMEN FATTER

Scientists are discovering several new ailments triggered by air pollution, and a new study suggests that air pollution is another factor that tips the scale in mid-life women’s weight, body mass index, waist circumference and body fat. Researchers from the University of Michigan in the US found that exposure to air pollution was linked with higher body fat, higher proportion fat and lower lean mass among midlife women. For instance, body fat increased by 4.5 per cent, or about 2.6 pounds, according to the study published in the journal Diabetes Care. “Women in their late 40s and early 50s exposed long-term to air pollution” specifically, higher levels of fine particles, nitrogen dioxide and ozone a” saw increases in their body size and composition measures,” said Xin Wang, epidemiology research investigator at the university’s School of Public Health. Data for the study came from 1,654 white, Black, Chinese,

and Japanese women from the ‘Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation’. These women, whose baseline median age was nearly 50 years, were tracked from 2000 to 2008. Researchers explored the interaction between air pollution and physical activity on body composition. High levels of physical activity was an effective way to mitigate and offset exposure to air pollution, the research showed. “Since the study focused on midlife women, the findings can’t be generalised to men or women in other age ranges,” Wang said. Obesity has been a major global health issue in recent decades as more people eat unhealthy diets and fail to exercise regularly.

(IANS)

Health tip:

Remembering the mundane details of the day in reverse order clears your mind of worries and helps you sleep

The Pros and Cons of Using General Anaesthesia for Sleep Dentistry

leep dentistry answers the need for anxious patients to help them stay calm during dental procedures. A widely used form of sedation for the same is general anaesthesia. Many patients have benefited by using it for getting dental problems solved. Are you planning to go for it too? Well, this article has found you at the right time then. It might be beneficial to weigh all your options before you go under the knife. Let us quickly have a look at the pros and cons of using general anaesthesia for sleep dentistry. PROS 1. Easy to operate General anaesthesia makes the patient completely unconscious. They cannot move by will. This gives dentists the room they much required to operate on patients’ teeth, which must have been difficult had the patient being conscious. Some patients such as children, people with nervous system issues, and anxious people cannot lay still on the dentist’s chair. General anaesthesia makes it an easy experience for both patient and dentist. 2. Amnesia A person under the effect of general anaesthesia may experience amnesia, that is a complete loss of memory for the duration of their dental procedure. Many patients who suffer from past bad experience memories and dental anxiety or phobia might prefer this feature. As the general anaesthesia is the deepest form of sedation, the patients do not have any painful memories of the dental treatment they undergo. 3. Rapid onset General anaesthesia is also preferred for its rapid onset. The time taken for the effects to show is less compared to other sedatives. This is helpful in cases where a quick dental work is required. It is also helpful when a person has met with an accident and has other injuries to be treated too. A lot of time can be saved. 4. Suitable for the majority of patients Sedation dentistry using general anaesthesia is largely suitable for patients with special needs. For example, people who cannot stop involuntary movements due to central nervous system condition, children who find it difficult to keep their mouths open or to stay steady for long durations, wisdom teeth removals, major dental treatments, etc. General anaesthesia sets all these issues aside and helps the patient have the dental care they need. CONS 1. Advanced training is

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required Not every medical professional can administer anaesthesia. A physician or dentist who wishes to administer general anaesthesia must have to complete a professional full-time training in anesthesiology. It requires absolute precision and knowledge to be able to administer general anaesthesia to patients. 2. A trained team is required Along with the training for the anaesthetist, a competent team of anaesthesia assistant and a circulating nurse is required for the administration of anaesthesia at a hospital or dental clinic. If you are planning to undergo sleep dentistry, check if the dentist has the required personnel in his team. 3. Need for proper equipment and facilities When sedated with general anaesthesia, monitoring the unconscious patient becomes necessary. A hospital or dental clinic must have all the equipment needed to perform dental surgery along with monitoring the state of the patient. It takes time to wear off. Patients also require a recovery room wherein to recover after the dental surgery for a short while. 4. Limiting conditions Although being best for many patients, general anaesthesia is not meant for many others. The state and reaction to sedation may vary from person to person. You need to make sure you are the right candidate before proceeding with sleep dentistry by sharing your medical history with the dentist. At Healthy Smiles, we treat each patient carefully and ascertain their candidature for sedation dentistry by carrying out extensive research on their medical history. Also, we have the most advanced and efficient equipment, qualified and practising anaesthetist, and a whole team of experienced professionals to help carry out a general anaesthetic sleep dentistry procedure. Feel free to ask us about your dental care queries, we would be delighted to help. Drop by at our clinic in Blackburn or call us on 03 9877 2035 for more information. Dr Ved Berani BDS(Mum), ADEC(Aust), MBA(Melb), FIADFE, MFGDP(UK) Principal Dentist & Clinical Advisor Healthy Smiles Dental Group 150-152 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn South VIC 3130 Call us: (03) 9877 2035 www.healthysmiles.com.au

HEALTH

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Daily food items that can be helpful in improving eyesight capillaries of the retina, thus it must be included in your diet to improve eyesight. Carrots Toss them in salads or shred them up and add to pancake batter; carrots are widely known to be good for eye health in any form. Similar to egg yolks, carrots have vitamin A and also beta carotene which helps prevent eye infections and other serious eye condition.

Consuming a healthy, balanced diet is crucial in this digital age where the majority of people spend more than half of their waking hours on laptops, desktops, and smartphones in order to combat the myriad eye-related problems that come along with such a lifestyle. In order to have a healthy set of eyes you need to have eating habits that can improve eye problems while improving vision as well. So, here’s a quick checklist of foods that can help you in getting your eyes healthier.

Eggs The vitamins and nutrients in eggs, including lutein and vitamin A, are really healthy for eye function and improve eyesight in the long run. You can cook and consume eggs any way you like and even dare to try them raw. Buddha’s Hand One of the oddest-looking fruits, Buddha’s Hand contributes a lot to eye health. This fruit is rich in vitamin C and it helps in protecting the

Almonds and other nuts Vitamin E and omega fatty acids are important for good eye health and the best carriers of these nutrients are dry fruits like almonds. This is the sort of food you must substitute your snacks for. Just remember to keep an eye on serving size as some dry fruits are high in calories, so try to watch your intake. Fish If you enjoy non-vegetarian foods, choose seafood over the usual chicken and beef because it’s considered one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids which contribute a lot to visual health. Those who are vegetarian can opt for fish oil supplements. (ANI)

GET YOUR POST-WORKOUT PROTEIN BOOST WITH THESE 5 NATURAL ALTERNATIVES Since protein powders are an easy and practical way to get a full serving of highquality protein, they have steadily grown in popularity among gym-goers. While several fitness freaks opt for protein powders as a nutritional supplement, some still look out for natural food alternatives to complete their diet. To refuel yourself straight after a workout, here are some alternatives for those who do not like the taste of protein shakes or simply do not wish to take the processed powder. Milk Be it any milkshake or smoothie, milk is one superfood which is available in almost every household, with plenty of nutrients containing 3.4g of protein per 100ml. So go on and make a cool milkshake for yourself and keep aside these market-based protein shakes. Fish How one can forget about fish when talking about protein? Being an excellent source of protein, this super food can give you a staggering 23.5g of proteins per 100g. Eggs Eggs can be quite inexpensive and the availability of this food is also pretty easy. Be it salad dressings, omelettes, boiled

ones or half fries, eggs are just so amazing and can be a great replacement for such supplements. Peanut Butter Peanut butter can be very useful to add extra protein to your diet, as they are made of peanuts which are a rich source of proteins and provide 29.5g of proteins per 100g. Grab

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a jar for yourself and relish this superfood as and when you want. Lentils Belonging to the legume family, lentils can be served as great superfoods in contrast to a protein shake, they are relatively quick and easy to prepare. (ANI)

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Mediterranean diet improves immunotherapy response rates Eating a Mediterranean diet, rich in fibre, mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, has been associated with improved immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma patients, says a new report. The study, presented at UEG Week 2022, has found that diet plays an important role in the success of immunotherapy and trials are being expanded to investigate outcomes for different tumour types, including digestive cancers. “Our study underlines the importance of dietary assessment in cancer patients starting ICI treatment and supports a role for dietary strategies to improve patient outcomes and survival,” said researcher Laura Bolte from the University Medical Center Groningen, Netherlands. For the study, the team recorded the dietary intake of 91 patients with advanced melanoma, who were treated with ICI drugs and monitored their progress with regular radiographic response check-ups. As well as having a significant association with overall response rate, a Mediterranean

diet was significantly associated with progression-free survival at 12 months. The study also found that eating whole grains and legumes reduced the likelihood of developing drug-induced immune-related side effects, such as colitis. In contrast, red and processed meat was associated with a higher probability of immune-related side effects. (IANS)

TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES LINKED TO LOWER LEVELS OF SEX HORMONES Traumatic experiences are associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes, finds a new study.

levels of estrogens (estradiol, estrone) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and whether this association is affected by sleep duration.

The study, to be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, suggests that they may also be linked with lower concentrations of sex hormones in midlife women -- especially women with shorter sleep.

The researchers found that women with a history of trauma had lower levels of estrogens, including estradiol and estrone than women without such history. There was no relationship between trauma and FSH levels. Findings were not accounted for by depressive or posttraumatic stress symptoms, vasomotor symptoms, or how long a woman had been post-menopausal.

“This work highlights the importance of trauma in relation to health at midlife, particularly given the sensitivity of women’s health to hormones,” says lead author Mary Carson from the University of Pittsburgh. Previous research has shown that psychological trauma can potentially suppress ovarian function and reduce ovarian estrogen secretion. However, the relationship between trauma and sex hormones in midlife women

remains largely unknown. For this study, the team involved 260 postmenopausal women. It evaluated whether traumatic experiences are associated with

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The relationship between trauma and hormones depended on how much women were sleeping -- women with a history of trauma who slept fewer than six hours per night had particularly low levels of estrogens. (IANS)

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RANBIR PRACTISED IDO PORTAL FITNESS METHOD FOR HIS ‘BRAHMASTRA’ CHARACTER

KOLKATA HAS ALWAYS HAD A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART:

ANUSHKA SHARMA Actress Anushka Sharma is currently shooting for ‘Chakda Xpress’ in Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal that is significant in Jhulan Goswami’s journey to reach the summit of global glory. She reveals how the City of Joy has always had a significant place in her heart.

Ranbir Kapoor has admitted that his role of Shiva in the mythological adventure film ‘Brahmastra’ was very complex to put into action and it took a lot for him to give a definite shape to the character. With the film scheduled to drop on OTT after its successful theatrical run, Ranbir said: “Shiva was a very complex character on paper. And we had to do a lot of prep to bring him to life. The way he walks, runs, fights, dances - almost every aspect of his physicality that involves movement- had to be designed.” He further spoke about practising the Ido Portal Method, a form of a physical fitness practice utilising the practitioner’s own bodyweight and movements, rather than external weights and machines, to develop strength, agility and flexibility. Ranbir explained: “Shiva’s relationship with fire needed to be graphed - both emotionally and physically. I trained a lot and did many workshops with Ayan and a few specialists, including Ido Portal, which helped me with that graphing. And it finally translated into the character and journey you see on screen.” (AGENCIES)

“Kolkata has always had a very special place in my heart. The warmth of the city and the people, the delicious food, the beautiful architecture - I love everything about Kolkata and it is a pleasure to be back in the city of joy for Chakda Xpress,” she says. “The last time I shot a film here was for Pari and I have several fond memories from shooting that project here. I had also shot the announcement video of ‘Chakda Xpress’ at the Eden Gardens and Jhulan had dropped by for the same. It was amazing to have her on the set and interact with her.” “She is such a positive soul. So, coming back here is like life coming to a full circle for me and the team.” The hugely mounted Netflix Film, which is tracing the glorious journey of one of the fastest female pacers in the history of world cricket, Jhulan, will showcase how the pacer moves up the ladder despite countless hindrances to fulfil her only dream: to play cricket. Anushka says, “We had a great shooting experience and made memories that will last a lifetime. Jhulan is an icon of India, as well as of West Bengal, and shooting the film in Kolkata and various parts of the state, is a fitting tribute to her legacy and her journey that started here.” Jhulan went on to captain the Indian women’s national cricket team and is a role model for aspiring cricketers in the country. In 2018, an Indian postage stamp was issued in her honour. Jhulan holds

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the world record for the highest number of wickets taken by a woman in an international career.

Anushka has started filming Chakda Xpress which will be shot in India and UK and is being produced by Clean Slate Filmz. (IANS)

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I TOO AM A FIGHTER LIKE MY CHARACTER IN ‘MILI’: JANHVI KAPOOR Actress Janhvi Kapoor says just like her character in the upcoming survival-thriller ‘Mili’, she too is a fighter and has shown perseverance in her own life many a times. ‘Mili’ is directed by Mathukutty Xavier and produced by Boney Kapoor. The film stars Janhvi, Sunny Kaushal and Manoj Pahwa. A remake of the director’s own 2019 Malayalam film ‘Helen’, it follows a woman stuck in a freezer fighting to stay alive. The 25-year-old shot for the movie for straight 20 days inside a freezer in minus 15-degree temperature. Asked if she feels she too is a fighter like her character Mili, pat came a reply from Janhvi: “Yea, I think so. Maybe not on the face I don’t think I am aggressive, but I think that I have shown perseverance in my own life many times.” Janhvi started her journey in Hindi cinema in 2018 with ‘Dhadak’. She was later seen in films as different as chalk and cheese such as ‘Ghost Stories’, ‘Roohi’, ‘Gunjan Saxena’ and ‘Good Luck Jerry’. At 25, how does she pick her films? “I think for me that is what the exciting part about doing what I do is. I get to live so many lives and characters, which are different from my world. I get that much more excited to do it because I get to learn about different people,

different cultures and stories.”

different colours it adds to my life.”

“Through my films I have learnt to ride a chopper, I’ve been to locations like Bateswar. I am learning cricket, I have shot in a freezer and learnt how to speak in a Bihari dialect. I love the

Also featuring Manoj Pahwa and Sunny Kaushal, ‘Mili’ is produced by Zee Studios and Boney Kapoor. (ANI)

LARA DUTTA SAYS MENOPAUSE IS NOT GIVEN DUE IMPORTANCE Actress Lara Dutta, who was last seen in the streaming show ‘Hiccups and Hookups’, feels that women in India particularly don’t have proper access to healthcare facilities, especially reproductive health. Menopause can significantly impact a woman’s everyday life. Yet, conversations about this topic are limited. The actress recently attended an event organised to raise awareness around menopause. She said in a statement, “Being on stage and listening to the panel of doctors has been an eye-opener for me as well. I know this even when I was a goodwill ambassador for the UN -- that women’s health and wellness is barely discussed in the way that it should. In our

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country, unfortunately, the majority of women don’t even have access to proper physical and medical healthcare facilities to even reproductive health, forget about anything else.” The event was organised by pharma company Abbott. The actress added, “Menopause is so back on the burner as a priority that I think it is really fantastic that big Pharma companies like Abbott today are taking these initiatives and making information accessible. As we discussed today - it’s about the ‘Next Chapter’ and not the ‘Last Chapter’. Stories are what drives conversations - shows and movies on such topics should definitely be made”. (AGENCIES)

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LEARNT SOMETHING FROM EACH ONE OF THESE STALWARTS IN ‘UUNCHAI’: PARINEETI Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is a part of Sooraj Barjatya’s next film ‘Uunchai’ which also casts Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Neena Gupta and Sarika, feels blessed to have gotten the opportunity to work with the stalwarts of the industry. Parineeti says, “Uunchai is going to be one of the most special films of my life as I got the opportunity to work with such legendary actors of our industry. Every day I would be super excited to go on the sets and learn something new from these talented actors.”

sweetest people on set and would always look out for everyone.” “It was my first experience with Amitabh sir, and I was a bit nervous initially given the megastar that he is, but it was a dream come true for me to work with him. I have worked with Boman Sir for 4 years consecutively for a commercial, he

“Their passion, their dedication, their commitment towards the craft only motivated me to not only be a better actor but a better person as well.”

surprises me every single time with his versatile performances and always has the biggest smile on his face.” “I didn’t have many scenes with Danny Sir, but the little that I got to meet him, he is such a wonderful human being and extremely humble.” She adds, “I learnt something from each one of these stalwarts, the humble nature of Mr Bachchan, the positive attitude of Neena ji, the effortless acting skills of Sarika ma’am, the passion for the art of acting from Anupam sir and the determination with which Boman sir performs every scene in front of the camera.” “Uunchai is a film about friendship, and I feel so blessed to have worked with them, all who taught me the real meaning of friendship. I would just observe them from far and feel so blessed and grateful.”

Parineeti goes on to say something for all her co-stars, “When I got to know Anupam Sir will be a part of the cast I was thrilled as he is one of the closest friends I have in the industry and I have been wanting to work with him ever since we shared screen space in Daawat-eIshq.”

Parineeti thanks Sooraj Barjatya for giving her this opportunity. She says, “I really want to thank Sooraj sir from the bottom of my heart for giving me this film as I got to work with the stalwarts of the industry who cumulatively have 340 years of experience.”

“I also got to work with Neena Ji again after ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’, she is a powerhouse of talent and it’s always fun to have her on set. Sarika Ma’am was one of the

‘Uunchai’ is releasing on November 11 in the theatres. (IANS)

RASIKA DUGAL ON TWO YEARS OF ‘MIRZAPUR 2’: AUDIENCE LOVE IS EXHILARATING Rasika Dugal has been a game changer after the release of the popular OTT series ‘Mirzapur’, which is all set for a third season. The show garnered immense popularity across the nation, making Rasika’s character Beena Tripathi a household name. On the second anniversary of Season 2 of the show, Rasika shares her experience of being an important member of the ‘Mirzapur’ family. Rasika said: “The love the audience showers on ‘Mirzapur’ is always exhilarating. I enjoy being Beena and graphing her journey over seasons has been such an experience.” “The cast and crew of Mirzapur have been excellent collaborators who make the process of filming as special as the outcome.”

“A lot of gratitude for clocking two years and still being so alive in the minds of our audience. The audience keeps saying they can’t wait for Season 3. I can’t wait to share the new season with them too.”

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Rasika’s upcoming projects include ‘Spike’, ‘Adhura’, ‘Fairy Folk’ and ‘Lord Curzon Ki Haveli’. (AGENCIES)

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‘PATHAAN’ TEASER PROMISES THE RETURN OF SRK WITH A BANG

The teaser of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘Pathaan’ was unveiled on the occasion of the superstar’s 57th birthday. The teaser laced with action, adrenaline boosting chase sequences see SRK in the role of an Indian spy, who refuses to give up and claws his way out of any given situation attributing to his survival instincts.

The teaser begins with a voice-over, presumably of Ashutosh Rana, introducing the titular character. It then spirals into full-blown action saga with SRK beating the baddies. Bollywood star Deepika Padukone also makes a stunning appearance in the teaser followed by John Abraham, whose character is introduced as he fires a grenade launcher. The film, directed by Sidharth Anand of ‘War’ fame, has all the elements of a classic Yash Raj Films action movie. The teaser features evident sequences which remind of the best YRF action films over the years, be it the aquatic chase sequence (Bang Bang), the acrobatics induced fight sequences (War), the bird eye view of cities (War and Fan) or the fight sequence atop a moving vehicle (Dhoom climax). And it also has dialogue from SRK, “Kursi

ki peti baandh lijiye, mausam bigadane waala hai” bearing an uncanny resemblance to exactly what Ranbir said in ‘Sanju’ teaser. Although it was not a YRF movie, SRK doing ‘Dunki’ with Rajkumar Hirani definitely has a poetic connection here. ‘Pathaan’ presents the story of an Indian spy who can get into any system or circle given his stealth and chameleon abilities to merge with

the world that he resides in. The film is the first of SRK’s three films after a hiatus of over four years for the actor. Earlier, he was seen in the 2018 movie ‘Zero’ which tanked badly at the box-office. ‘Pathaan’, produced by India’s premier studio conglomerate Yash Raj Films, will drop in theatres on January 25, 2023. (IANS)

SALMAN KHAN GIVEN Y-PLUS CATEGORY SECURITY FOLLOWING DEATH THREAT Bollywood star Salman Khan, who had previously applied for a weapon license for self-protection, will now be provided with Y+ category security by the Mumbai police as the actor is perceived to be under threat. The Maharashtra state government has taken this step after the actor received a threat letter from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang earlier. Just days after the death of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, Salman and his father Salim Khan received a death threat. Salim’s security team found the letter outside their Mumbai home near the Bandra Bandstand promenade, where he goes for his routine morning jog. After the threat letter, Salman submitted an application to the Mumbai Police seeking a weapon licence for his own protection. As per the information received from Maharashtra Home Department, the reason behind the Bishnoi gang threatening Salman Khan and his father was to create an atmosphere to show their power. Following the incident, the Maharashtra department of Home Affairs

increased the security for Salman. Last month, Delhi Police made a sensational revelation in the case pertaining to the alleged plot to kill Salman Khan. They said that the Lawrence Bishnoi

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gang members tried to befriend the staff of the actor’s farmhouse in Mumbai to ascertain the details about the timings of his entry and exit. (ANI)

FOOD

bon appétit

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Did you know:

Sweet potatoes are an important source of potassium, an electrolyte that regulates heart beat and nerve signals

WHY WE SHOULD NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST

What is the first thing that concerns most people immediately after waking up in the morning? Usually, it’s what to have for breakfast. And believe me when I say that this is one of the best decisions you can make for the entire day. Because after fasting for an average of 6-8 hours while you sleep, breaking the fast is imperative to have the energy to begin the day right. A healthy and fulfilling breakfast is the fuel that replenishes your body energy with nutrients and minerals offering you the necessary boost to get back to work. Here’s a closer look at why you should make it a point to make the first meal of the day a priority, without exception.

If you are keen about losing excess weight, it’s a cardinal dietary sin to skip breakfast regularly. The habit of consuming power-packed, wholesome breakfasts shortly after waking up helps to curb your hunger pangs throughout the day. This further leads to less chances of overeating and helps you consciously make nutritious choices when it comes to your other meals. So, if you are keeping tabs on your weight, a nutritious breakfast is not an option, it IS the only option to keep obesity at bay. A healthy breakfast not only kick starts your day and keeps your health in check but also

decreases the risk of contracting heart disease in the long run. Studies have linked breakfast skippers to increased chances of clogged arteries. That also opens the door to other lifestyle diseases such as high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, and many more, which leads to higher risk of strokes and heart attacks.

hungry and low on energy. Hence, always eat a hearty breakfast to keep your blood sugar, insulin, and energy levels stable in the best way. Since eating breakfast restores your body’s glucose levels, it aids brain constant functioning throughout the day. This way, by making it a habit of eating breakfast on time regularly, you also boost your metabolism in the correct Studies have also proven that having breakfast fashion. reduces the chances of getting Diabetes since it minimises the insulin spikes in your blood By having a nutritious breakfast daily, you and keeps insulin resistance at bay. On the also tend to meet your body’s daily dose of other hand, missing breakfast habitually can be required vital nutrients, vitamins, and minerals correlated to developing Type 2 Diabetes caused as compared to people who tend to skip having by persistent insulin resistance. By skipping breakfast. If you include protein, whole grains, breakfast, you allow your body’s insulin levels unpolished pulses, low-fat dairy and tons of fresh to drop and spike again sharply post lunch - the fruits and vegetables in your breakfast, you are most foolproof way to getting Type 2 Diabetes. all set for a great day ahead. If you eat breakfast regularly, you are giving It is not for nothing that breakfast is considered your brain a necessary boost and thus are as most important meal of the day. mentally sharper to those who skip it. You will notice that your short-term memory is enhanced, Anybody who is serious about sustaining good equipping you with increased concentration and health, maintaining an optimal body weight, productivity levels. keeping most chronic lifestyle diseases at bay must make it a mandatory part of their daily Whenever you skip breakfast, you invariably routine to take time out every morning and have begin to feel hungry later and be drawn to junk a hearty, wholesome breakfast soon after waking food frequently than you would have if you up. Skipping it is not an option! had eaten a healthy breakfast. This is a direct result of the decision fatigue, comes from being By Amarnath Halember

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EXPERT TIPS ON CONTROLLING FOOD WASTE Food waste is defined as food that is not eaten at home and is afterward thrown out. Food that has been thrown away or that has passed its “use-by date” may be the cause of this. Food waste occurs during food production and processing in a variety of ways. A third of the food produced worldwide is reportedly wasted each year. Neelam Chauhan, a dietician of the NIIMS Department of Dietetics, explains ways to reduce food waste at home: Planning and Purchasing Meals Plan your meals and activities for the week based on the foods that need to be consumed. Use up the leftovers by preparing a second dinner. Prioritize using fresh food before using frozen or canned goods. Shop intelligently by first checking your cabinets, freezer, and refrigerator to see what you already have. Make a list before you go shopping. Only invest in what is required. Be careful not to be lured in by promotional materials for things you don’t need. Keeping food fresh Keep your refrigerator set to 5 degrees or less. Transparent containers are best for storing leftovers since they make it easier to see what you have.

rapidly, so don’t chop food until you’re ready to use it.

To promote using older products before they deteriorate, place new foods in the front of the refrigerator and older foods in the back.

Bread is one of the things we waste the most, so freeze it. Why not freeze and toast Control of portions it instead if you don’t think you’ll finish it all 4 When shopping, only purchase what you before it spoils? require.

Avoid storing milk, cheese, and yogurt in the refrigerator door, which has the warmest temperature, to keep them cooler and fresher for longer.

Understanding what dates mean 4 When cooking, prepare only what you The phrase “best before” defines the need or consider how you’ll handle quality of a product; the meal will be at its leftovers. finest before the given date. Beyond this 4 Only serve yourself enough food for date, it might not be at its finest, but it will one meal and only enough to cover your still be safe to eat. Utilize your senses when appetite. making an assessment. 4 Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a transparent container that is easy to see.

Fruits, dairy products, and vegetables that have been chopped may go bad more

Food that has passed its “use by” date should not be consumed because it is no longer safe to do so.

Cooking Use up leftover vegetables: Vegetables like carrots, broccoli, spinach, and tomatoes can be used up in soups, curries, casseroles, and stir-fries. Utilize up meats: Leftover roast dinner meat, such as chicken, turkey, hog, or beef, makes excellent sandwich fillers for the next day’s lunch. Utilize leftover fruit: Ripe avocados and bananas make excellent guacamole or banana bread. By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

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DIET

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Putting a stop to Diabetes

– Is it possible? BY DEEVYA GUPTA

id you know that with lifestyle changes you may be able to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 Diabetes? Being from an Indian ethnicity or background means there is already at a higher risk of developing diabetes and other health conditions. There are some things we can do to try and reduce the overall risk of pre-diabetes turning into diabetes. Lifestyle factors which include making dietary changes and additional physical activity and exercise can help with this. There have been many studies discussing the success of preventing diabetes with these changes. Some specific examples for the Indian population exist to help. Nutritional goals: • A reduction in the intake of carbohydrates (50–60% of total energy/ day) consisting of mostly less processed carbohydrates and low GI foods Examples: Primary sources of complex carbohydrates are cereals (whole wheat, brown rice, etc.), millets (pearl millet [bajra], finger millet [ragi], great millet [Jowar]), pulses (red gram [tur dal], green gram [sabut moong], etc.), and legumes (soya, horse gram [kulthi]) Low GI foods to be consumed most frequently (e.g., oats, unpolished rice, parboiled rice, whole pulses, beans, and legumes and some whole fruits should be preferred High GI foods (refined flour, root vegetables such as yam shakarkand, potato, tapioca, arbi, etc.) should be consumed in moderation • Higher intake of fibre (25–40 g/day) Examples: Minimum of four to five servings per day of vegetables and salads and two serves of fruits • Lower intake of saturated fats (less than 10% of total energy/day) • Lower intake of salt (5g/day for sodium chloride or 2g/day of sodium) Examples: Limit dietary sodium intake from processed foods and from sources such as: pickles, chutneys, namkeens, papads, bakery items, potato chips, popcorn, salty biscuits, preserved meat products, other pre-prepared and preserved foods, soups, cheese, and fast foods • Restricted sugar intake (less than 10% of total energy/day)

• Protein intake 1g/kg/day (10-15% of total energy/day) in sedentary to moderately active individuals • Alcohol recommendations are not defined; non-consumers to continue not consuming, and individuals who consume alcohol may continue to have moderate amounts as currently recommended (less than 10 standard drinks per week or no more than 4 per day maximum) • Water intake 1.5-2L (8-10 glasses per day), increased in hot climates Eating habits to try and include: • Include a healthy regular breakfast • Avoid deep frying foods • Consider cooking methods such as: roasting, grilling, boiling, steaming, broiling, sauté or poaching • Small, frequent meals at regular intervals (gaps between two meals to be 3-4 hours) • Choosing healthy snacks • Avoid sweetened carbohydrates drinks (opt for buttermilk/lassi, coconut water, fresh lime with water, etc.) • Reading food labels to determine sodium content • Include two or more types of oils to ensure an optimal intake of various fatty acids

• Minimise the use and intake of ghee and butter • Avoid partial hydrogenation use of vegetable oils • Partial replacement of animal foods with whole nuts such as pistachios and almonds • Moderate intake of animal foods containing high levels of fat, SFAs, and cholesterol • For non-vegetarians: consumption of 100–200 g of fish (four to six pieces)/week • Minimising the consumption of premixed, ready-to-eat, fast foods, bakery foods, and processed foods prepared in partial hydrogenation of vegetable oils like savoury (namkeen) • Choose low-fat dairy foods Incorporating this along with regular physical activity amounts of 30-60 minutes per day can assist in reducing your overall risk however you should always consult with your GP and Dietitian to give you individual advice and monitoring. Please note this advice is general. If you have any concerns or queries you should get tailored advice from an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and always consult with your General Practitioner before making and changes.

Deevya Gupta is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian in Melbourne | W: www.abcofnutrition.com.au

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RECIPE

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Bhuna Saagwala Ghost Lamb cooked with Greens This tasty, nutritious and healthy Lamb dish is best cooked with fresh Spinach or Mustard greens. The Quality of meat too plays an important role, use meat on the bone or boneless as you may prefer. The more you sauté the meat, the better it tastes. Spinach and the Greens also enhances the nutritive value of the dish. This dish is just Delicious and finger licking good. Try it for yourself

Tip:

Fresh spinach can be replaced for frozen spinach and Mustard leaves can also be used as a great substitute.

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600 g lamb diced 500 g spinach chopped 2-3 tbsp olive oil or ghee 1 cup onions sliced 440 g tomatoes finely chopped 1 inch ginger chopped 4-5 garlic cloves chopped 3-4 green or red chillies chopped 2 bay leaves 3-4 cloves 1 inch cinnamon stick 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground red chilli 1/4 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander salt to taste

Method:

Clean, wash and cut lamb into 1 1/2 inch size inches. Place tomatoes in the grinder and blend the tomatoes until smooth. In a pot, boil the spinach in salted water for 2 minutes, drain and grind with chillies. Set aside. Heat oil in heavy-based pot, fry ginger and garlic for a few minutes. Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon and cumin seeds. When cumin seeds sizzle, add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in the lamb and mix well. Add the remaining spices and cook 5 mins or more. Cover and cook for about 40 mins or more with a little water, until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Pour in the blended tomatoes and stir until mixed well. Cook for about 5 minutes then add the pureed spinach. Stir and cook the meat and spinach until fully blended and tender. - Serve hot.

Garnish:

strips of fresh ginger and dollop of cream

Serve:

With Basmati rice, Roti, Naan, Parartha.

recipe

BY MANJIT SETHI

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ASTROLOGY

G’DAY INDIA | NOV 2022

By D. Narayan (Tantracharya) Mesha (Aries)

Vrishabh (Taurus)

Mithuna (Gemini)

Those having interstate commercial transactions and overseas trade relations would have to face rough weather. In fact, most of you would have to struggle quite a bit to achieve expected gains, and even then you are unlikely to achieve much success. any pending loan applications with banks or financial institutions would not have much chance of approval. This is not a favourable period for you.

A superb month during which not only will you do well financially but also derive a great deal of satisfaction at having done well in your overall social condition. Writer, artists and others of their ilk will have an extremely beneficial time. Most of you would also gain significantly through your association with several gifted people of learning and spiritual stature.

Any dispute on litigation that you might be involved in would almost certainly go against you. Try and get a decision deferred till a later and more favourable period. Those dealing with the government would have to face a rough patch as would people having dealings with foreign countries, or interstate dealings. In short, most of you would have to work quite hard and struggle to achieve planned targets.

Best days: 3, 12, 30 Lucky Colour: Red, Orange, Cream

Best days: 9, 18, 27 Lucky Colour: Green, Blue

Best days: 2, 7, 9 Lucky Colour: Red, White, Yellow

Simha (Leo)

Kanya (Virgo)

Most of you could well find yourselves working quite hard and struggling to realize your pending chores, and not getting anywhere because of a set of adverse circumstances. To top it all, the planets would not be at all encouraging for the expansion of operations or for the launching of new ventures. The times are not favourable, and it would be best to maintain a low profile till the adverse spell is over.

You should do extremely well financially, during the ensuring month, since you face a favourable configuration of stars. Those dealing with or having foreign or interstate commercial connections or so would prosper and gain considerably. For most of you, the existing operations would enable you to realize planned gains during this period.

Best days: 5,3 Lucky Colour: White & Orange

Best days: 3, 12 Lucky Colour: Orange, Green

Dhanu (Sagittarius)

A month that promises favourable financial prospects, There is a distinct chance that you would gain substantially through the good offices of an elderly person. Good fortune would further help some of you in that a partnership or a professional association with a member of the female sex would prove to be extremely beneficial.

Best days: 9, 18 Lucky Colour: Red, Blue

Makara (Capricorn)

An excellent month during which you would have a lot of opportunity to advance your career. The working climate would remain quite pleasant and congenial with no trace of tension or politicking. And in such an atmosphere you would go on to do very well realizing expected gains. writers and social scientist, economists, administrators connected with such tasks, will also do particularly well. A good month for your career. Best days: 1, 3, 4 Lucky Colour: White, Green, Blue

Tula (Libra)

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Karkat (Cancer)

This month the stars are quite helpful so far, as your educational prospects are concerned. Those pursuing performing arts and the other arts would have an inspired spell of work, with some of them going on to score notable success. Beauticians and students of hotel management would also fare extremely well. Most of you would be blessed by an absorbent mental outlook that will make learning quicker and easier. Best days: 9, 18 Lucky Colour: Red, Blue

Vrishchik (Scorpio)

This month your professional pursuits are definitely favourable. Though you would tend to work quite hard the rewards would match your efforts. More important you would have the benefit of a tension-free work climate, that will give much satisfaction to you. There would also be a fair amount of travel which also would be beneficial. The most advantageous direction would be east.

This month, many benefits would come to you from travel, Not only would those who normally travel extensively for their job or business but also those who normally don’t, can look forward to gainful travel. New opportunities could also come your way from this. Indications are that most of the travel would be by train or by road with perhaps a fair measure by air.

Kumbha (Aquarius)

Meen (Pisces)

Best days: 9, 18 Lucky Colour: Red, Blue

This month there are excellent chances that you would have a number of opportunities to advance your financial prospects.Traders in general, would also fare well, and be able to realize their profits in full. In fact, most of you would be able to realize your objectives. The climate could also be quite favourable for investment and the launching of new ventures. Best days: 5, 3, 6 Lucky Colour: White, Green

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Best days: 1, 3, 4 Lucky Colour: Red, Orange

A month during which you would do well to think twice before undertaking any travel for any purpose whatever, since it is unlikely that you would be able to realize this objective. Yet, the circumstances may lead most of you into doing just that, because of a unfavourable stellar configuration. You may lack the drive and motivation required for getting to the top. This would reflect in your performance, and you would have to look inwards for inspiration to correct this. Best days: 2, 7, 9 Lucky Colour: Red, Yellow, White

Have a laug h

HAVE A LAUGH

Once, a Russian Jew was finally allowed to emigrate to Israel At Moscow airport customs found a Lenin statue in his baggage and asked, "What is this?" The man replied, "What is this! Wrong question comrade. You should have asked, 'Who is he?' This is Comrade Lenin - who laid the foundations of socialism and created the future and prosperity of the Russian people. I am taking it with me as a memory of our dear hero" The Russian customs officer let him go without further inspection. At Tel Aviv airport, the Israeli customs officer also asked him, "What is this" He replied, "What is this! wrong question, Sir. You should be asking - Who is this - This is Lenin, the bastard, who caused me, a Jew, to leave Russia. I take this statue with me so; I can curse him every day" The Israeli customs officer, "I apologize Sir, you are cleared to go" Settling into his new house, he put the statue on a table, and to celebrate his immigration, he invited his friends and relatives to dinner. One of his friends asked, "Who is this?" He replied, "My dear friend, 'Who is this' is a wrong question. You should have asked, 'What is this'. This is ten kilograms of solid gold that I managed to bring with me without paying any customs duty and tax" MORAL: Politics is when you can tell the same thing in different ways to fool different audience, and steal their money, and allow yourself to look good in every way possible.

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