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Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the government, singer-turned-actor-politician Sidhu Moosewala, with a huge fan base running into millions, was shot dead by gangsters close to his ancestral village in Mansa in Punjab in broad daylight on Sunday, police said. He was 29 years old. He was on the wheel in Mahindra Thar SUV when the assailants, believed to be 10-12, fired more than 20 rounds at point-blank range at the singer and his two friends, who got grievous injuries. Moosewala got seven-eight bullets. It is learnt that AK-47 assault rifle was used in the crime as its shells were recovered from the crime scene. Moosewala was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. The civil surgeon at Mansa
hospital said Moosewala was brought dead, while the two others were referred to another hospital for treatment. The incident happened a day after Punjab Police ordered the withdrawal of security of more than 420 people, including former legislators, Jathedars of two Takhts, heads of deras and police officers. Two of his four gunmen were withdrawn with the new government order. Moosewala was without security when the crime happened. Also he was travelling in a vehicle that was not bullet proof. Normally, he used his bullet-proof Toyota Fortuner for commuting, police said. Leaving behind his celebrated tag of a top Punjabi rap singer with fans across the globe, Moosewala, belonging to native Moosa village, made his electoral debut as a Congress candidate from Mansa for the February 20 Assembly polls. Moosewala, who was often caught on the wrong side of the law but broke several records, did not mind in singing couplets of his songs and posing for countless selfies with the electorate, largely first-timers, during his campaigning. Many of his songs featured in the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 charts. With assets of Rs 7.87 crore as per his nomination affidavit, the singer-turned-politician, who loved to ride on an open jeep, was facing
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With the coming of the Labor government to power, the ties between Australia and India are likely to grow stronger. There is a good reason to believe so given the new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s tweets following his meeting with the Indian Prime Minister on the sidelines of the Quad Summit. Albanese had tweeted, “Warmly welcomed my meeting with @narendramodi for an engaging discussion on Australia and India’s full strategic and economic agenda, including on clean energy technology. AustraliaIndia ties have never been closer.” Modi also tweeted after meeting Albanese. “India’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia is robust and benefits not only the
people of our nations but also the world,” Modi tweeted after his meeting with Albanese. “Was delighted to meet PM @AlboMP and take stock of bilateral ties. We discussed ways to add even greater momentum across key sectors.” Earlier before the May 21 election, as Labor leader Albanese assured the Indian community of a closer economic ties and trade with India. During one of his election campaigns Albanese had addressed the Hindu Council of Australia in western Sydney, saying his government would strengthen the IndianAustralian economic dialogue and support India in joining APEC and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. "We certainly would continue to support the comprehensive economic dialogue agreement. We think that it isn't comprehensive enough," Albanese had said.. While supporting an IndianAustralian economic dialogue meeting every year, Albanese had highlighted that "the relationship between Australia and India has only been one that strengthens both of our economies going forward." The recent announcement of $3.5 million funding for 'Australia India House' in Brisbane after the Albanese Labor Government is elected is a boost to the ties between Australia and India. Albanese also emphasized the
aspirations of multicultural communities saying, "We need to continue to provide opportunity. To make sure we go forward (and) as we go forward, we remain a country of aspiration and a land of opportunity." Following the meeting of Australian and Indian Prime Ministers recently on the sidelines of the Quad summit Modi welcomed it as “fruitful discussions” as the two leaders “affirmed their desire to continue the positive momentum in the bilateral relationship”, according to the Indian Prime Minister’s Office. Since Australia’s policy towards China is unlikely to see any major shift, India provides a viable alternative to augment Australia’s interests in Asia. The inking of the historic bi-lateral trade agreement between the two countries under the previous Australian government, which has been supported by the Labor government as well, is a step towards taking Australia-India ties to a new dimension. Moreover Prime Minister Albanese is no stranger to India. “PM Albanese has travelled to India as a backpacker in 1991 and also led a parliamentary delegation in 2018. He is no stranger to India. During the 2018 visit he had campaigned that he was committed to deepen IndiaAustralia, people to people links,” tweeted Barry O’Farrell, Australia’s High Commissioner to India.
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While analysts discuss many factors that brought about victory for the Labor government in the May 21 Federal elections, promises made by Anthony Albanese’s party may be one of the key factors. Albanese had made many promises, most important being greater representation for women and indigenous people, his assertions of ensuring ‘full employment’, upscaling health access and combating climate change. Among these promises, the one on climate change seems to be the most challenging one. This is evident from the fact that the Albanese government has laid emphasis on climate change diplomacy as its priority.
Addressing Quad partners – India, the United States and Japan – Albanese stressed the importance of tackling climate change for national security, as it will build “a stronger and more resilient Indo-Pacific region”. Wong visited Fiji to provide development assistance to the region already reeling under the impact of climate change. However, Australia has to boost its national emissions reduction targets. The previous government’s climate target to reduce emissions 26-28% compared to 2005 levels was widely seen at home and overseas as an insufficient contribution to the goal of limiting global warming to below 2 degree Celsius. Labor has vowed to boost the 2030 target to a 43% reduction but it falls short of the 45% target the party pledged in the 2016 and 2019 elections. Moreover, this target is far behind those set by the Greens and teal independents. Australia’s climate policy record is not likely to improve if its reliance on being one of the world’s top fossil fuel exporters is not reduced. Morrison government had refused
to join a coalition of countries to phase out coal at last year’s UN climate summit. While Labor’s energy policy aims to reduce Australia’s reliance on coal, it has fallen short of committing itself to a phase-out. However the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report has found that keeping temperature rise to 2 degree Celsiusor below will require “cancellation of new coal power projects and accelerated retirement of existing coal plants”. One of the important reasons why the Australians have voted a new party to power is their message to the government that more frequent and severe, fire, flood, drought and intense heat events represent an immediate security threat. While neither of the two major parties envisaged that this election could turn out to be a climate election, the election results highlight that climate change was high on people’s agenda and influenced their pattern of voting. The new Labor government has to take affirmative steps on the matter of climate change to satisfy the electorate.
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Kathmandu, May 31 (IANS) The bodies of all the 22 people, including four Indians, who died in a plane crash in Nepal have been accounted for after the last one was found on Tuesday, the army said. "Last dead body has been recovered. Arranging to bring remaining 12 dead bodies from crash site to Kathmandu," Brigadier General
Narayan Silwal, spokesman of the Nepal Army, said in a tweet. Tara Air's 9 NAET twin-engine aircraft carrying 19 passengers and three crew members, flying from Pokhara to Jomsom had lost contact on Sunday morning, minutes after it took off. The Nepal Army found the crash site in a remote hilly area in Mustang district, where Jomson is located, on Monday morning with 21 bodies recovered and 10 airlifted to Kathmandu. A preliminary study has revealed that bad weather conditions caused the plane to crash. But the details will be probed by a five-member investigation team, Deo Chandra Lal Karn, spokesman of the Civil
Aviation Authority of Nepal, told Xinhua. The Indian nationals identified as Vaibhavi Banderkar, Ashok Kumar Tripathy, Dhanush Tripathy and Ritika Tripathy are believed to be from Pune. Likewise, seven members of a Nepalese family were also killed in the crash. According to the Nepal Army, the bodies were scattered over a 100-metre radius from the main impact point. The search for the plane began shortly after it lost contact on Sunday morning. But it could not be traced. It takes 20 minutes to reach Jomsom from Pokhara. But within 12 minutes of taking off, the aircraft lost contact.
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Labor govt’s bid to strengthen foreign policy initiatives By IndianAbroad Newsdesk
Australia has shown intent to strengthen its role overseas, besides boosting its domestic policies. This is evident from the new Labor government’s choice of Penny Wong as Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. Wong is a strong Australian Labor Party leader with 20 years of parliamentary experience under her belt. She has also been the Opposition spokesperson on foreign affairs for the last four years. She is known to the international community as well. This will help her build rapport with international leaders paving the way for better appreciation of Australian policy abroad. Unlike in some other countries, foreign policy in Australia is without unnecessary politicization, which allows the country to forge strong relationships with partners in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. This was obvious during an election debate between Wong and former Foreign Minister Marise Payne in which the two leaders cutting across party lines calmly discuss important issues of state capability, budget, and leadership. Their debate also included a discussion on how Australia had managed its relationship with China. This implies that Australia’s foreign policy will continue to be the same as was pursued by the Morrison government. Australia will, therefore, still express its concerns over China’s increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The militarization of the South China Sea, China’s security arrangements with the Solomon Islands, and the issues of cyber security and
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technology are likely to be raised by this government as these are areas that need to be dealt with effectively. Quad will feature prominently in China’s foreign policy initiatives and with it Australia’s focusing on ties with the US, India, and Japan. Australia’s voice in G20 is also going to be significant in the emerging international economic scenario. But Australia’s approach to foreign policy seems to be changing in a more subtle manner. When Albanese appointed Malaysia-born Penny Wong as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister was sending a message across to the world that his government prioritizes Australia’s multiculturalism, brushing aside claims that Australia emphasizes only its English colonial history. Wong’s leadership is likely to give importance to the threat of climate change as was emphasized at the Quad Summit. Australia looks upon climate change as one of the biggest threats confronting the IndoPacific and it has been termed as a ‘security threat’ with much applause from the Indian Prime Minister since India itself has seen extreme weather conditions lately. Another aspect that is likely to improve is Australia’s approach to diplomacy under Wong. She has stressed on Australia’s intent to ‘listen because we care what the Pacific has to say’. This listening-first style of diplomacy will go beyond the Pacific and include relationships across Southeast Asia and other parts of the world.
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WAR IN UKRAINE
Russia to continue military operation in Ukraine until ‘all goals met’ Moscow, May 25 (IANS) Russia will continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine despite the sanctions and increased Western assistance to Kiev, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said. "We will continue the special military operation until all objectives are accomplished, despite the large-scale Western assistance to Kiev, and the sanctions pressure on Russia," local media reported, citing Shoigu during a meeting of the Council of Defence Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty
Russia to deepen economic ties with China as West takes a dictatorial stance
Organization. Shoigu added that Russia was intentionally slowing its offensive in Ukraine "to avoid civilian casualties", Xinhua news agency reported. "Silence regimes are being introduced and humanitarian corridors are being created for the evacuation of civilians from nearby settlements," he said. Russia started its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24.
Putin suffering from several serious illnesses, claims Ukraine intel chief
Kiev, May 24 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin is suffering from 'several serious illnesses' including cancer, but 'will not die tomorrow', a Ukrainian intelligence chief has claimed, Daily Mail reported. Kiev military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said he fears the Russian leader still has a 'few more years' left
in him. The major-general claimed Putin was the target of an assassination attempt shortly after launching his invasion of Ukraine. He said the abortive bid was by representatives of the Caucasus, but gave no further details, Daily Mail reported. In an much-heralded interview
with Ukrayinska Pravda, Budanov, 36, confirmed that the Ukrainians believe Putin is suffering from cancer, but did not add to an advance excerpt from the interview which revealed an apparent assassination bid on him. "He has several serious illnesses, one of which is cancer. But it is not worth hoping that Putin will die tomorrow. He has at least a few more years. Like it or not, but it's true," he said. Budanov claimed Putin was in a 'confused' state mentally. "Here we can argue a lot about the state of the dictator, who thought he would capture the whole country [Ukraine] in three days and raise the Russian flag on the administration building in Kiev," he said, Daily Mail reported. "And for the third month in a row, declaring that he has the second and sometimes the first army in the world, he cannot cope, in his words, with backward non-state Ukraine," Budanov said. Putin has 'significantly reduced people's access to people'. He allows in 'quite a small number of people' and 'keeps everyone else at a distance', he added. Asked if he believes Putin is grooming a successor, he suggested his medical condition has made him 'manic'.
Moscow, May 24 (IANS) Moscow expects increased economic cooperation with China as the West takes a more dictatorial stance in global affairs, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Russia intends to build relations
with independent countries and will decide how to deal with the West if and when it comes to its senses, he added, RT reported. "Now that the West is taking the position of a dictator, our economic ties with China will grow even
faster," Lavrov told students at the Primakov School, an elite Moscow educational institution named after one of his predecessors. Evgeny Primakov served as foreign minister from 1996-98 and after that as prime minister. "In addition to direct income to the treasury, this will give us the opportunity to implement plans for the development of the Far East and Eastern Siberia," Lavrov said. "The majority of projects with China are concentrated there. This is an opportunity for us to realize our potential in the field of high technology, including nuclear energy, but also in a number of other areas," he added. If and when the West comes to its senses and wants to offer something in terms of resuming relations, Russia will "seriously consider whether we will need it or not," the foreign minister told the high-schoolers, RT reported. Moscow isn't just implementing a strategy of import substitution in response to anti-Russian sanctions, but "must stop in any way being dependent on the supply of anything from the West" and rely on its own capabilities and those countries that have "proven their reliability" and act independently, Lavrov explained.
Zelensky visits frontline in Kharkiv
Kiev, May 30 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian military during a working
trip to the eastern city of Kharkiv, the presidential press service reported. During his visit on Sunday, the
President inspected destroyed residential buildings in the city and heard reports from the military and law enforcement agencies on the situation in the region, according to a statement on the Ukrainian presidential website. Zelensky said the Ukrainian authorities would work to modernise the country's infrastructure, adding that new residential buildings in Ukraine would be equipped with bomb shelters, Xinhua news agency reported. “We have to find funds, credit lines. The state must ensure this in terms of guarantees, and the leaders of cities and regions must find great projects and money,” he added.
Amid chants of ‘Bharat Mata ki Deity at Qutub Minar survived Australia’s man of the moment By IndianAbroad Newsdesk Jai’, Modi gets rousing increasingly realized. But curry for last 800 years without diplomacy may not work in the absence of substance on the ground. reception in Shimla The Indian diaspora would rather worship: Delhi court want to see the new government
Shimla, May 31 (IANS) Amidst the chants of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached the Himachal Pradesh capital to participate in the Garib Kalyan Sammelan. On arrival, he was extended a rousing reception by party workers and sympathizers, some donning traditional dresses, who were awaiting his arrival for several hours. Many women were present en route, waving their hands at the Prime Minister’s arrival. During the roadshow, Modi came out of the cavalcade and accepted greetings of the people by taking a stroll on The Mall. Chief Minister Jairam Thakur was accompanying him. The focus of the visit is the Assembly polls, which are slated later this year, in the hill state. Modi often recalls his special bond with the state. He is also trying to keep
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his party’s ‘double engine government’ on the track by recapitulating milestones the state achieved through Centre’s welfare schemes. The Garib Kalyan Sammelan, which marks the completion of eight years of the government led by the Prime Minister, is being organised across the country at state capitals, district headquarters and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. It conceptualises elected public representatives across the country directly interacting with the public in an endeavour to get feedback about the various welfare programmes being run by the government, an official statement said. Elated over the visit, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, who himself was supervising the preparations related to the Prime Minister’s visit, told the media, “We are grateful to the Prime Minister for selecting this state to mark the eighth anniversary of the NDA government at the Centre.” “It is a historical event when the Prime Minister will interact with the beneficiaries of 16 Central schemes, to be watched by 17 lakh people across the country,” he added. At about 11 a.m., with the Prime Minister joining the Garib Kalyan Sammelan from Shimla, various state- and local-level programmes will get coverage and make the programme national. During the event, the Prime Minister will directly interact with the beneficiaries of different programmes of nine Ministries or Departments of the Centre.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday observed that the deity at the Qutub Minar Complex has survived for 800 years without any worship, and "let it survive in that way". The oral remark of Additional District Judge Nikhil Chopra of Saket Court was during the hearing of an appeal challenging the rejection of a suit alleging that the Quwwat-Ul-Islam Masjid situated within the Qutub Minar complex in Mehrauli was built in place of a temple complex. The appellant alleged that 27 Hindu and Jain temples were desecrated and damaged in 1198 under the rule of Slave Dynasty Emperor QutubDin-Aibak raising the construction of the said mosque in place of those temples, seeking restoration of the
worship place. During the course of the hearing, petitioner's counsel, advocate Harishankar Jain argued that if the deity survives, the right to worship also survives. However, the court orally remarked: "The right to worship can be restricted over public order." "On a lighter side, the deity has survived for last 800 years. Let it survive!" the judge said. On the other hand, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submitted: "The basic principle of protection/conservation is not to allow starting of any new practice in a monument declared and notified as a protected one under the Act. Revival of worship is not allowed wherever it is not practiced at the time of protection of a monument." "It will be contrary to the provisions of the AMASR Act, 1958 (Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act) to agree to the contention of the Respondents or any other person claiming a fundamental right to worship in this centrally protected monument," read the affidavit filed by ASI. During the course of the hearing, the ASI's counsel submitted that the apprehensions of the appellant were misplaced as the agency was not contemplating any removal or shifting of the idols as of now. Shifting of the idols would involve various permissions from different agencies, and have national implications as it would amount to a policy decision, counsel clarified.
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Albanese is perhaps the right man at the right time. He has come at a time when the whole world is faced with economic and political turmoil. Australia is itself facing economic hardships compounded by the pandemic just as any other country. At such a time the country needs a leader who could bring a calming effect. That Albanese is not outright flamboyant or bombastic as his predecessor was, is well known. But he exudes a kind of modesty that is unparalleled in today’s political life anywhere in the world. His dogged determination and tenacity of purpose raises him above many leaders. He is good at bringing about a consensus when none seems possible. In sports terms, he is a marathon runner, rather than being a sprinter. He has already made the right moves and has signaled that he wants to be a collaborative Prime Minister, the one who is prepared to listen to others. He has shown admirable tolerance to alternative viewpoints, which is essential in a good democracy. That Albanese will not cook curries like his predecessor is being
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showing more compassion to it following the problems that Covid-19 brought along with it. Albanese is perhaps the answer to such problems. Of course Albanese’s type of leadership will require his followers to keep patience. Sometimes in trying times people wish to see a more vocal leader. It is at such times people should realize different leaders have different styles of performing their tasks. Albanese is a sort of leader who would like to quietly bring about the necessary reforms in Australia. For instance many will become impatient that the newly elected government is not doing enough on climate change. But this may not be true, for the government may be bringing about the much needed reforms gradually. Albanese wants that a change should come in the way politics is done in the country. No wonder he wants a more inclusive government that is prepared to incorporate the views and opinions of the citizens into framing the policies of the government. This is expected of a good democratic government. The people of Australia also need to get used to his style of leadership and politics which is open to change. Australia needs reforms in the way leadership is done in the country. People were showing a lack of interest in politics. But since the Labor party’s coming to power and its new style of leadership, people are showing signs of being again interested in politics.
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MOOSEWALA MURDER Moosewala’s loss shocking, irreparable: Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Former Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh on Sunday condemned the broad daylight murder of prominent Punjabi singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala. Expressing condolences to the bereaved family, he said, this loss was too shocking and quite irreparable. Amarinder blamed the continuously deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab for the brutal murder of
the young singer. "This government has been a complete failure on the law and order front and I have been saying it right since the beginning," he said in a statement here. The former Chief Minister alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party government in the state was completely clueless as to what was happening here. "Moosewala's murder was not the
first during last two months and I am afraid this might not be the last one," he said, adding, the criminals have no fear of law as the government has ceased to exist and there was total anarchy. He criticised the Punjab government's mindless decision to withdraw Moosewala's security without assessing his threat perception. Responsibility must be fixed as to why his security was withdrawn. "After all he was not a routine leader or a party candidate, but a world renowned singer under continuous threat to his life," he pointed out, while asking the government to fix the responsibility for the loss of a precious and promising life. In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the government, Moosewala, 28, with a huge fan base running into millions, was shot dead near his village in Mansa district. Moosewala was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. The civil surgeon at Mansa hospital said Moosewala was brought dead, while the two others were referred to another hospital for treatment. Many of his songs featured in the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 charts.
Sidhu Moosewala was on the radar of gangsters for a long time
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Few hours after the killing of popular Punjabi singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moosewala on Sunday, a Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar has taken the responsibility for the murder. The name of Lawrence Bishnoi has also come to the fore in the killing. Brar took to his social media account
tweeted. In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the government, Moosewala, 28, with a huge fan base running into millions, was shot dead. Moosewala was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared
dead. The civil surgeon at Mansa hospital said Moosewala was brought dead, while the two others were referred to another hospital for treatment. Many of his songs featured in the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 charts.
Punjab CM appeals for calm over Moosewala’s killing Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed shock over the killing of singer-turned-actor-politician Sidhu Moosewala and appealed to the people to stay calm. "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the gruesome murder of Sidhu Moosewala. Nobody involved will be spared. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his fans across the world. I appeal everyone to stay calm," Mann tweeted. In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the
government, Moosewala, with a huge fan base running into millions, was shot dead by gangsters close to his ancestral village in Mansa in Punjab in broad daylight on Sunday, police said. He was 29. Moosewala was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. The civil surgeon at Mansa hospital said Moosewala was brought dead, while the two others were referred to another hospital for treatment. Many of his songs featured in the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 charts.
Now, a call from Tihar under lens in Sidhu Moosewala murder case New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) An alleged phone call made by an inmate of Tihar jail, Shahrukh, to Canada has been detected by the Delhi Police's Special Cell. During the probe into the murder case of Sidhu Moosewala, a call was reportedly traced to have originated from the Tihar jail, said sources. Sources said Shahrukh was allegedly using a mobile application to talk to Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, who has claimed the responsibility for killing Sidhu Moosewala. www.indianabroad.news
Soon after the detection, Shahrukh was brought to the Special Cell office for questioning. Gangster Kala Jathedi and his aide Kala Rana were already being questioned in the murder case. Now Shahrukh is also being confronted with them. A team of Punjab Police was in touch with the officials of the Delhi Police. The sources have suggested that the Punjab Police might reach the Special Cell office to record the statements of Jathedi, Rana and Shahrukh.
treatment. What was the bone of contention? One Vikramjit Singh Middukhera, 33, a Youth Akali Dal leader popularly known as Vicky Middukhera was shot dead on August 7, 2021. There were allegations that Moosewala had directed his manager Shagunpreet Singh to execute the killing. It was alleged that Singh hired the members of Kaushal gang to execute the killing of Middukhera. Singh in April this year fled to abroad after his name cropped up during the course of investigation. Anil Kumar a.k.a. Latth, Sajjan Singh a.k.a. Bholu and Ajay Kumar a.k.a. Sunny, members of KaushalBambhia-Lucky Padial gang were held by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. They were later handed over to the Punjab Police. They had told the police that Bhuppi Rana and Amit Dagar were involved in giving direction for the murder of Middukhera. Moosewala had been on the radar of Brar and Bishnoi gang since then.
Moosewala was threatened by gangsters: Slain singer’s father
Book Punjab CM over Moosewala’s killing: Sirsa Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Coming down heavily on the Punjab government over the killing of singer-turned-actor-politician Sidhu Moosewala by gangsters close to his ancestral village in Mansa in Punjab in broad daylight on Sunday, BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa demanded registration of case against the Chief Minister. "We have been warning Punjab Govt to pay attention to Punjab's situation. I demand an FIR against Bhagwant Mann for negligence of his Chief Ministerial duties which has cost the life of #sidhumoosewala. Bhagwant Mann along with @ ArvindKejriwal should be booked u/s 302," Sirsa tweeted. A day earlier, Sirsa questioned the Punjab government over the alleged leakage of the list of people whose security had been withdrawn. "How did such a sensitive document of @PunjabGovtIndia become public!! I demand strict action against those who leaked the confidential list of people whose security was withdrawn by Govt of Punjab. "First, you withdrew security & then you make them vulnerable by leaking their names!" he had
to claim the responsibility, writing that "he and Lawrence Bishnoi group was behind the murder". "Today, Moosewala was killed in Punjab, I, Sachin Bishnoi, Lawrence Bishnoi take the responsibility. It's our work. Moosewala's name surfaced in our brother Vikramjit Singh Middukhera and Gurlal Brar's murder, but the Punjab Police did not take any action against him. We also came to know that Moosewala was also involved in the encounter of our associate Ankit Bhadu. Moosewala was working against us. Delhi Police had taken his name but Moosewala used his political power and saved his skin each time," Goldy wrote on his social media post. In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the government, Moosewala, 28, with a huge fan base running into millions, was shot dead near his village in Mansa district. Moosewala was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. The civil surgeon at Mansa hospital said Moosewala was brought dead, while the two others were referred to another hospital for
Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Slain singer-turned-actor-politician Sidhu Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh on Monday registered a complaint with the Punjab Police, saying the singer was threatened by gangsters over the phone. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi had threatened him many a times and that was why he had kept a bulletproof car, he said. Accompanying two security personnel, Balkaur Singh said he was travelling in another car when he saw a sedan with four people on board intercepting Moosewala's Thar vehicle. "When the Thar reached near the outskirts of Jawaharke village, there was a white-coloured Bolero parked there with four youths occupying it. Soon, there was firing, and four youths in each Bullero and Corolla fled the spot. "I reached the spot and raised an alarm. I took my son and both his friends to Mansa Civil Hospital, but couldn't save him," he said. In a missive to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the 29-year-old singer's father demanded the killing of his son should either be investigated by a sitting High Court judge or by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Punjab Police have registered an FIR under charges of murder and the Arms Act.
Balkaur Singh also took exception to Director General of Police (DGP) V.K. Bhawra's assertion that the killing of Moosewala, with a huge fan base running into millions, seems to be an inter-gang rivalry. "Prima facie, it seems to be an inter-gang rivalry between the Lawrence Bishnoi group and the Lucky Patial group," Bhawra told the media on Sunday. "The Lawrence Bishnoi group has taken the responsibility of Sidhu Moosewala's murder citing it be the retaliation to the killing of Vicky Midhukhera," he said. In less than 24 hours after his security was curtailed by the government, Moosewala was shot dead by gangsters close to his ancestral village in Mansa in broad daylight on Sunday, police said. He was on the wheel in a Mahindra Thar SUV when the assailants, believed to be 10-12, fired more than 20 rounds at point-blank range at the singer and his two friends, who got grievous injuries. Moosewala got seven-eight bullets. It is learnt that the AK-47 assault rifle was used in the crime as its shells were recovered from the crime scene. The DGP said three shooters -- Sunny, Anil Lath and Bholu, all residents of Haryana -- have already been arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell in connection with the murder of Midhukhera, while, another accused identified as Shaganpreet, who was manager of Moosewala, was also nominated as accused in the FIR registered regarding the murder of Midhukhera. Shaganpreet has escaped to Australia and is wanted by the police. The police suspects that Moosewala killing was done to avenge the murder of Midhukhera, sources said. Regarding the killing of Moosewala, the DGP said preliminary investigations revealed three weapons, including 7.62 mm, 9 mm and 0.30 bore weapons, were used in the crime. It is still under investigation,
he added. On the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to ensure effective and speedy investigation of the murder of Shubhdeep Singh alias Sidhu Moosewala. The SIT members include SP Investigation (Mansa) Dharamveer Singh, DSP Investigation (Bathinda) Vishawajeet Singh and CIA incharge (Mansa) Prithipal Singh. Moosewala, who left his house around 4.30 p.m. along with two persons -- Gurwinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh (cousin) -- was shot dead by some unidentified persons. Moosewala was driving his Mahindra Thar vehicle. DGP Bhawra said when Moosewala reached Jawahar Ke village they were followed by a white Corolla and they were intercepted from the front by two cars, including a white Bolero and a dark grey Scorpio. "There was heavy firing from the front on Sidhu Moosewala and his friends, where all sustained bullet injuries," he said, adding that the police team reached the spot immediately and the trio were taken to the Civil Hospital in Mansa where Moosewala was declared brought dead, while his cousin and his friend are in stable condition and they have been referred to Patiala for further treatment. On withdrawal of Moosewala's security, the DGP said in view of Ghallughara week the police had temporarily withdrawn only two security personnel of Moosewala for law and order duty, while he had two police personnel from Commando Battalion deployed with him. "While leaving home, Sidhu didn't take along his two police personnel and also left his private bullet-proof car at home," he said. The DGP directed the IG (Bathinda range) Pradeep Yadav, the SSP (Mansa) Gaurav Toora and the SSP (Bathinda) J. Elanchezian to camp in Mansa, while the Additional DGP Law and Order has mobilised the required force to nab the murderers of Moosewala.
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four criminal cases, including two for obscene scenes. Controversies were not new to Moosewala. He created stir by allegedly misusing the name of 18th century Sikh warrior Mai Bhago in his track 'Jatti Jeonay Morh Di Bandook Wargi' with panthic bodies demanding his arrest for hurting Sikh sentiments. He later apologised. Moosewala, who was facing charges of promoting violence and gun culture in his song 'Sanju', had joined the Congress on December 3, 2021. Moosewala, who created a niche for himself with his unique rapping
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style, was known for hit tracks like 'Legend', 'Devil', 'Just listen', 'Jatt da Muqabala' and 'Hathyar', among many others. He played the protagonist in Punjabi film 'Moosa Jatt'. His another film 'Yes I Am A Student' was a story that sheds light on the hardship of international students but inspires them to never lose hope. "I am not entering politics for status or to earn praise. I want to become a part of the system to transform it. I am joining the Congress to raise the voice of the people. I am joining the Congress as the party has leaders who have come from common families," Moosewala, who went to
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Canada in 2016 as an international student, had said on the day he joined politics. Responding to the crime, former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the brutal murder of Moosewala was shocking. "My profound condolences to the bereaved family. Law and order has completely collapsed in Punjab. Criminals have no fear of law. @ AAPPunjab government has miserably failed. Nobody is safe in Punjab!" BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa slammed AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal over the decision to withdraw security cover of the Punjabi singer.
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Kashmir and the sin of silence
Two days after Rahul Bhat was killed in a government office in Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, the building was reopened and all his colleagues, officers and subordinates trooped in and have been working silently since then. None of his colleagues or seniors even condemned the killing, or showed any sympathy, according to Bhat’s family, which has been pointing fingers at them. TV actress Amreena Bhat was shot dead by terrorists and her 10-yearold nephew injured in his arm at Chadoora in Kashmir’s Badgam district. Her family and relatives shed tears and some even took to social media. But no one came out to protest -- neither her colleagues, nor her neighbours. All went silently back to their usual routine. Not long ago, the picture of little Safa in blood-soaked clothes, lying alone on a stretcher in a hospital and staring blankly, went viral. Safa got a bullet injury when her father, J&K Police constable Saifullah Qadri, 45, was killed by terrorists outside their home in Soura, on the outskirts of Srinagar. The family is struggling to come to terms with this. Safa’s pictures was shared a thousand times, and a few concerns were expressed, but silence has descended on her locality. This silence is deafening. As one stands on the Shankaracharya hill in Srinagar, a vast expanse of homes interspersed by greenery and water bodies lie ahead. The surrounding silence seems meditative from above, but as one moves on the roads and the streets below, things don’t seem normal. Three decades ago, it wasn’t like this. Even a small incident would evoke curiosity and neighbours and unknown people would come to help and stand by the victim’s family. Today, there is no reaction, no empathy; the only overwhelming presence is that of silence. In all the incidents of terrorism, whether a Muslim is killed or a minority community member, or a non-local is targeted, silence seems to be all-pervasive. No one protests, no one comes on roads to raise slogans and no one points out the identity of the killers. The neighbours, colleagues and even the affected family’s relatives choose to remain quiet. In a majority of these terror incidents, the perpetrators just come, kill and escape without any hindrance, and there never seems to be any eyewitness. Rahul Bhat’s is a case in point. He was working in a secured government building with a CRPF picket nearby. Despite the security and the checks, the killers walked straight into his office and pumped five bullets into him while he was at his desk. Several questions are bound to arise: Why were the weapon-wielding men not detected as they entered the building? How did the killers know where Rahul was sitting? When they were leaving, why did no one raise an alarm or alert the picket guards? Everyone in Rahul’s office has slipped into a questionable silence, indicating either collusion or fear. Similar questions arise each time a targeted killing happens in Kashmir. “Your very silence shows you agree” Perhaps, the answers to these disturbing questions are to be found in this quote from Euripides, one of the greatest exponents of Greek tragedy. Targeted killings can be ‘successfully’ executed only when pinpointed information is available and those present at that time keep silent. On October 7, 2021, terrorists entered the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Idgah, Srinagar, and fired point-blank at the principal, Supinder Kour, 46, a Sikh, and a www.indianabroad.news
Kashmiri Pandit, Deepak Chand, 38, who had migrated back to the Valley from Jammu. No one protested the killings and the school went back to its business a few days later. All the targeted killings or other terror acts are always claimed by various terror outfits. Security officials say that targeted killings are difficult to prevent, but if there is a public outpouring of anger, then pressure can be built up against the perpetrators. In Kashmir, however, any act of terror fails to generate the widespread public outcry it should. Recently, when the separatist Yasin Malik was convicted in a terror funding case and sentenced to life imprisonment, protests and incidents of stone pelting took place. Though the police arrested ten people near Malik’s home, the fact is that people did attempt to gather in support of a convicted terrorist. If people haven’t forgotten to react, then why do they so selectively and not in all the terror-related cases? No one can forget the lynching of DSP Ayub Pandit outside the gate of the Jamia Masid in Srinagar on June 22, 2017, when people were observing Shab-e-Qadr. The victim’s family and friends did try to raise their voice but were silenced by the ‘on-ground workers’ (OGWs) of the various terror outfits. A few videos showing this had gone viral and were much discussed. Security analysts have been blaming the rampant radicalisation in the valley for the support being extended to terrorists. More than the fear of the gun, it is radicalisation that is helping the terror outfits and their sponsors in Pakistan to keep the terror momentum high in the valley. The reasons for the silence may be varied, but the reality is that this silence has ruined Kashmir. The majority silently saw the persecution and exodus of the minorities from the valley; they have been quiet on the killing of moderates, they don’t raise their voice when girls are raped by terrorists; they don’t react when terrorists forcibly live in their homes; and they never question the killings. The silence is now weighing upon the majority, which is failing to raise its voice against the drug menace, kidnappings, incidents of gang rape and acid attacks, which were unheard-of in the valley before the advent of terrorism in the late 1980s. Abraham Lincoln had said, “To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.” This sounds so true in Kashmir today. Two days after Rahul Bhat was killed in a government office in Jammu and Kashmir on May 12, the building was reopened and all his colleagues, officers and subordinates trooped in and have been working silently since then. None of his colleagues or seniors even condemned the killing, or showed any sympathy, according to Bhat’s family, which has been pointing fingers at them. TV actress Amreena Bhat was shot dead by terrorists and her 10-yearold nephew injured in his arm at Chadoora in Kashmir’s Badgam district. Her family and relatives shed tears and some even took to social media. But no one came out to protest -- neither her colleagues, nor her neighbours. All went silently back to their usual routine. Not long ago, the picture of little Safa in blood-soaked clothes, lying alone on a stretcher in a hospital and staring blankly, went viral. Safa got a bullet injury when her father, J&K Police constable Saifullah Qadri, 45, was killed by terrorists outside their home in Soura, on the outskirts of Srinagar. The family is struggling to come to terms with this. Safa’s pictures was shared a thousand times, and a few concerns were expressed, but silence has descended on her locality. This silence is deafening.
As one stands on the Shankaracharya hill in Srinagar, a vast expanse of homes interspersed by greenery and water bodies lie ahead. The surrounding silence seems meditative from above, but as one moves on the roads and the streets below, things don’t seem normal. Three decades ago, it wasn’t like this. Even a small incident would evoke curiosity and neighbours and unknown people would come to help and stand by the victim’s family. Today, there is no reaction, no empathy; the only overwhelming presence is that of silence. In all the incidents of terrorism, whether a Muslim is killed or a minority community member, or a non-local is targeted, silence seems to be all-pervasive. No one protests, no one comes on roads to raise slogans and no one points out the identity of the killers. The neighbours, colleagues and even the affected family’s relatives choose to remain quiet. In a majority of these terror incidents, the perpetrators just come, kill and escape without any hindrance, and there never seems to be any eyewitness. Rahul Bhat’s is a case in point. He was working in a secured government building with a CRPF picket nearby. Despite the security and the checks, the killers walked straight into his office and pumped five bullets into him while he was at his desk. Several questions are bound to arise: Why were the weapon-wielding men not detected as they entered the building? How did the killers know where Rahul was sitting? When they were leaving, why did no one raise an alarm or alert the picket guards? Everyone in Rahul’s office has slipped into a questionable silence, indicating either collusion or fear. Similar questions arise each time a targeted killing happens in Kashmir. “Your very silence shows you agree” Perhaps, the answers to these disturbing questions are to be found in this quote from Euripides, one of the greatest exponents of Greek tragedy, Targeted killings can be ‘successfully’ executed only when pinpointed information is available and those present at that time keep silent. On October 7, 2021, terrorists entered the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Idgah, Srinagar, and fired point-blank at the principal, Supinder Kour, 46, a Sikh, and a Kashmiri Pandit, Deepak Chand, 38, who had migrated back to the Valley from Jammu. No one protested the killings and the school went back to its business a few days later. All the targeted killings or other terror acts are always claimed by various terror outfits. Security officials say that targeted killings are difficult to prevent, but if there is a public outpouring of anger, then pressure can be built up against the perpetrators. In Kashmir, however, any act of terror fails to generate the widespread public outcry it should. Recently, when the separatist Yasin Malik was convicted in a terror funding case and sentenced to life imprisonment, protests and incidents of stone pelting took place. Though the police arrested ten people near Malik’s home, the fact is that people did attempt to gather in support of a convicted terrorist. If people haven’t forgotten to react, then why do they so selectively and not in all the terror-related cases? No one can forget the lynching of DSP Ayub Pandit outside the gate of the Jamia Masid in Srinagar on June 22, 2017, when people were observing Shab-e-Qadr. The victim’s family and friends did try to raise their voice but were silenced by the ‘on-ground workers’ (OGWs) of the various terror outfits. A few videos showing this had gone viral and were much discussed. Security analysts have been blaming the rampant radicalisation in the valley for the support being extended to terrorists. More than the fear of the gun, it is radicalisation that is helping the terror outfits and their sponsors in Pakistan to keep the terror momentum high in the valley. Abraham Lincoln had said, “To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.” This sounds so true in Kashmir today.
Taliban in a bind
The latest international conference to discuss the evolving situation in Afghanistan and also review the response of the neighbouring and regional countries to the latest Taliban decisions, took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, last week. National Security Advisors (NSA) from Tajikistan, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and China, with Pakistan abstaining as it currently has no NSA, attended the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. It is believed that all the NSAs highlighted the need to find constructive ways to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan and combating risks from terrorism emanating from the region and particularly ensure that Afghanistan doesn't become a terror hub again. This has been a primary concern for India since the Taliban took over the country, besides the rights of Afghan citizens, especially women and minorities. India has already closed down its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan, which the Taliban keenly wants to be reopened. Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), said at the meeting that certain countries in the region and beyond were transferring Takfiri terrorists to Afghanistan, adding that terrorism and extremism are among the main causes of insecurity in Afghanistan. Talibani Diktats However, what concerns the international community more are the series of Taliban diktats on social issues, targeting women and specific Muslim sects in particular. On May 9, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) ordered women and older girls to cover their faces when in public. The order further said that punishments for violating the decree would be inflicted on their male family members. Taliban leaders responded to public outcry by insisting that the decree is not
mandatory, but so far their own enforcement efforts contradict those statements. Further, on May 21, the IEA's Ministry of Vice and Virtue ordered all women television presenters to cover their faces, stating "the decision was final and that there was no room for discussion". Heather Barr of the Human Rights Watch described these new diktats as blatantly violating women's rights to freedom of expression, as well as personal autonomy and religious belief. In response to the order, male presenters at several major news channels in Afghanistan started wearing face masks on air in solidarity with their female colleagues, an act that prompted the #FreeHerFace campaign on social media. As one women's rights activist wrote, "Afghan men showing up for Afghan women is not just a gesture. It's a turn in the story that will change everything. Brave brothers". This latest order is part of a steady flow of Taliban actions that have blocked girls' secondary education, pushed women out of most employment, curtailed women's freedom of movement, obstructed women's access to health care, and abolished the system designed to protect women and girls from violence. They have gradually imposed more restrictions on Afghan women and Shia community. After banning them from acquiring certain government jobs, getting education, and travelling alone outside their cities, they have now ordered them to wear the burqa or to cover themselves from head to toe in public. Taliban rationale All these developments preplexes one to wonder as to why the Talibanled IEA is hell bent on imposing those restrictions, which were introduced in its earlier stint also and to which they had vowed not to revert again.
It seems that Taliban have no intentions of transforming them into a modern-day political entity and change their views. In fact they have slowly started implementing their real agenda, based on skewed political motives and controversial ideological beliefs. Afghanistan of present might become a nation with contradictory notions of personal freedom as viewed by them in contrast to internationally recognised definition of personal freedom. They very well understand that international recognition will bind them to certain western norms and obligations, on human rights in particular, and as those would completely contradict their self-defined ideology or interpretation of Islam, they are ready to ignore it for the time being. They might have thought that they would be able to deceive the international community by making shallow promises regarding female education and introducing an inclusive political structure. With US unfreezing their sovereign funds and after some key Islamic states formally recognised them, they would go about enforcing their actual agenda. The international observers' hope was that the members of the Afghan delegation based in Doha might be able to influence their counterparts in Afghanistan, to follow the international demands. But in reality these moderate elements were sidelined in the new government and the hawks amongst them took control based on their ideological beliefs. Justifying their initial actions, some supporters pointed that their conservative mindset would take time to adjust to global realities. But the truth is that they have even failed to address the security concerns of their immediate neighbours. So far they have even been unable to control the militant Islamic organisations like IS-Khorasan, which is present in some key Afghan provinces. This inaction on their behalf gives goose bumps to their immediate and regional neighbours, both. Similarly, they have been unable to reign-in Tehreek-i Taliban Pakistan, which in fact enjoys full support of the IEA regime. The irony is that Taliban's supporters, who were sincerely ready to offer them a second chance are dismayed by the double meaning actions or inactions by the IEA, as it puts the future of a vast majority of common Afghani on the block and does not bode well for the country's future. Besides pushing those supporters into a tight corner.
Not walking alone: A bond and macro update
The government announced a series of steps aimed at providing some relief against the unprecedented commodity price shocks being felt post the geopolitical escalations. Chief amongst these was a Rs 8 and Rs 6 cut, respectively in excise duties on petrol and diesel prices per litre. Apart from these, a Rs 200 subsidy on LPG cylinders has been provided under the Ujjwala scheme. Additionally, customs duties are being cut on some inputs for plastic and steel. Finally, export duties are being hiked on items like pellets, iron ore, and some steel products. All told, these constitute a substantial set of measures and come at just the time when monetary policy was turning quite wary of the developing supply side inflation dynamics. Importantly, this also constitutes a signal that government is equally committed to the battle against inflation (media reports suggest more measures may be taken later if required). Some Observations
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A government unwilling to expand fiscal deficit through resisting subsidizing parts of the consumer basket should ordinarily be seen as complementing monetary policy action in curbing inflation. This is because monetary policy acts to curb aggregate demand by weighing down on parts of its components (Private consumption, Investments, Government consumption, Net exports). As can be seen, an expansion in government spending works at cross-currents to this. Thus by extension, a government unwilling to expand deficit is working in tandem with monetary policy. However, a different approach may have been required in case of fuel items and some other essential inputs owing to the risk of cascade of these prices through the entire manufacturing value chain. It is for this reason, presumably, that RBI/ MPC members seem to have been encouraging the government to act. If media reports are to be believed, it is disappointment on this front that may have led monetary policy to come on the front foot on rate adjustments. A theoretical question may be asked to clarify the point: Would the inter-meeting hike have occurred if the government had announced these steps ahead of that meeting? We don't really know the answer to the above question. Notwithstanding that, with a government now seemingly also focussed on bearing the burden (and after having made a hefty 'down-payment' on the same with these latest measures) the pressure on monetary policy should
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lessen, ceteris paribus. Now this statement needs to be interpreted carefully. After the April policy and before the May inter-meeting hike, the market as per the swap curves was pricing in 275 bps hikes over two years from the overnight rate of 3.75 per cent then. Around 75�100 bps of these were expected in year two. Post the inter-meeting hike, however, the market started discounting all these hikes (and a bit more) in year one itself. It is possible, though not immediately observable, that the market unwinds part of the frenzied pace of hikes in year one that has been priced in post the inter-meeting hike. On the bond curve, post the inter-meeting hike there was flattening between 1 and 4 years and between 4 and 10 years. While this makes sense, the residual spread left between 1 and 4 years was still quite large given that the spread between 4 and 10 years had reduced materially. If market was bringing forward all its tightening expectation to the next 1 year, then the maximum flattening pressure should have been felt on the spread between 1 and 4 years. Instead it is 4 to 10 year spread that reduced aggressively while leaving 1 to 4 years reasonably positive sloping. This implied two things: Market was still pricing in higher forward rates (2 years and 3 years rates 1 year from now versus where they were currently), thereby still expecting year 2 rate hikes unlike the swap curve; If the reason for this steepness was just bond Continue on Page no. 28
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‘Dawood is in Karachi’, ED quotes don’s nephew in charge sheet
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) In a latest development in connection with the money laundering case lodged against Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed in its charge sheet that the underworld don's nephew Alishah
Parkar has said the don was 'living in Karachi. Alishah, who is the son of Haseena Parkar, has also said that he wasn't in touch with Dawood. The ED recently filed the charge sheet in a Mumbai court. This is the same case in which NCP leader Nawab Malik is also facing prosecution. The ED charge sheet claims that Dawood's wife Mehajabin used to contact the Parkar family during festivals like Eid. Alishah was grilled by the ED earlier in February. His statement has been furnished along with the charge sheet as a part of proof. Salim Qureshi, an aide of Chhota Shakeel, was also interrogated by the team of the centre probe agency. The ED has claimed that Qureshi went to Pakistan several times on
the basis of a forged passport. He also allegedly works at the behest of Dawood and Shakeel. The ED initiated money laundering investigation against Dawood Ibrahim and others, on the basis of an FIR registered by the NIA on February 3, 2022, under section 120B of IPC read with section 17, 18, 20,21,38 and 40 of UAPA. In the aforementioned FIR, Dawood Ibrahim, Haji Anees alias Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Shakeel Shaikh alias Chhota Shakeel, Javed Patel alias Javed Chikna, Ibrahim Mushtaq Abdul Razzaq Memon alias Tiger Memon were named as accused. The FIR also stated that Dawood Ibrahim, after leaving India, started controlling his criminal activities in India through his close associates such as Haseena Parkar alias Haseena Aapa and others.
Properties of Vikas Dubey being sealed
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 25 (IANS) The process of sealing of properties of a slain gangster Vikas Dubey and his relatives, has begun. According to official sources, property worth Rs 50 crore has been sealed. Nearly 653 sacks of foodgrains of the slain gangster kept in the Panchayat Bhawan in the tehsil auditorium were also auctioned.
Most of the seized properties are agricultural land. Tehsildar Bilhaur, who is a receiver, has sealed and deposited the keys in the 'malkhana' of the police station. The court of district magistrate Neha Sharma had recently issued an order to confiscate the properties of the slain criminal Vikas Dubey in Kanpur, Lucknow and Kanpur Dehat worth about Rs 67 crore. Tehsildar Bilhaur was made a receiver. The tehsildar sealed the properties of Vikas Dubey, his father Ram Kumar Dubey, wife Richa Dubey, their sons Akash Dubey, Shantanu Dubey, brother-in-law Dinesh Kumar Tiwari, sister Chandrakanti, Rekha Dubey and a close friend Govind Saini. The police have locked the houses of the gangster and his relatives. Tehsildar Bilhaur, Laxmi Narain Bajpai, said that the agricultural land in Khodan, Rampur Sakhrej, Basen, Bhiti, Bikru, Sakarwa and plots in Chaubepur Kalan and Malou have
been sealed. The agricultural land has been sealed by installing wooden logs with a red ribbon all around. Similarly, 10 vehicles, including two cars, two tractors, trolley, thrasher, rotavator, motorcycle, cultivator have been sealed and dispatched to the Chaubepur police station. Regional food officer Hemant Kumar, meanwhile, said that in the auction process, 608 bags of wheat and 45 bags of rice were auctioned for Rs 1.5 lakh. The price of the food grains was Rs eight lakh in the market but due to the poor upkeep they have been damaged. Reminders will be sent soon in Kanpur Dehat and Lucknow so that other properties can also be auctioned. Vikas Dubey , the main accused in the massacre of eight police personnel on July 3, 2020, was shot dead in an encounter with the police, a week after the incident.
46 held for violence, additional forces rushed to Andhra town
Amalapuram (Andhra Pradesh), May 25 (IANS) The police in Amalapuram town of Andhra Pradesh have arrested 46 people in connection with Tuesday's largescale violence in which houses of a minister and MLA were set afire, a senior official said on Wednesday. Police tightened the security with the deployment of additional forces called from various districts to prevent further flare-up amid reports of more groups planning protests in support of the government proposal to rename Konaseema district as Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. District headquarter Amalapuram was rocked by mob violence during the protest called by Konaseema Sadhana Samithi (KSS) on Tuesday to oppose renaming of the district. The protesters indulged in violence at several places, pelting stones on
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) The CBI has taken custody of four persons allegedly involved in the 1993 Bombay serial blasts, after they were apprehended held by Gujarat's AntiTerrorist Squad on May 12 - nearly three decades after the March 12, 1993 terror outrage which left 257 died and over 700 others injured. A source told IANS that a Mumbai court has given the probe agency seven days custody of the four, identified as Abu Bakar alias Abdul Gafoor, Syed Qureshi alias Rahat Jan Qureshi, Mohammad Shoaib Qureshi alias Shoaib Bawa, and Mohammad Yusuf Ismail alias Yusuf Bhatka for its investigation.
The source said that all the four accused were from Mumbai, but on their passports their addresses were shown as Mira Road (Maharashtra), two from Bengaluru, and one from Tamil Nadu. The Gujarat ATS had been working on secret information, which they developed further. Acting a tip-off about the presence of four suspicious persons in Ahmedabad, a team was formed under Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kanubhai Patel, which detained the four persons from the Sardarnagar area on the evening of May 12. Initially, the four accused were booked for carrying forged Indian
BJP leader hacked to death in Chennai Chennai, May 24 (IANS) BJP SC/ST morcha south district president in Chennai, Balachandran, was hacked to death on Tuesday night after a three-member gang attacked him while he was having tea at a wayside tea stall here. The incident occurred at Chindarapet in Chennai. Balachandran was facing life threats and was provided a personal security officer (PSO) by the Tamil Nadu home department. www.indianabroad.news
The murder of Balachandran has raised serious issues of law and order in Chennai as a small-time financier was hacked to death publicly in a busy traffic junction. Leader of Opposition E.K. Palaniswami of the AIDMK came out strongly against the failure of the state police department, stating that Chennai has turned into a murder city with 18 killings in the past 20 days.
especially in view of the ongoing intermediate exams. He said the police spoke to the leaders of various groups and sought their cooperation in maintaining peace. The groups were urged to solve the problem amicably through talks. He appealed to the parents to counsel their children to remain indoors and abide by the law. Hundreds of youth had participated in the protest called by the KSS on Tuesday. While police allowed a delegation to meet the district collector and submit the representation, a large number of protesters took to the streets and resorted to violence. The Konaseema district was carved out from East Godavari with Amalapuram as its headquarters. It was one of the 13 districts created on April 4, taking the total number of districts in the state to 26. Following demands from various sections, the state government on May 18 issued a notification inviting objections and suggestions on the proposal to rename the Konaseema district after Dr Ambedkar. It sought suggestions and objections from the people residing within Konaseema. People were urged to send objections and suggestions, if any, to Konaseema district collector within 30 days. However, opposing the proposal KSS called for protest, which turned violent on Tuesday.
Yasin Malik sentenced to life in terror funding case New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who has been convicted in connection with a 2017 terror funding case, was sentenced to life on Wednesday by a special NIA court here. Special Judge Praveen Singh pronounced the verdict under relevant sections of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act which will be concurrent and it will run till life. The quantum of punishment for the offences in the terror funding case, was pronounced amid tight security at the Patiala House Courts. During the course of the hearing, Malik said: “I will not beg for anything. The case is before this court and I leave it on the court to decide it.” “If I have been involved in any terrorist activity or violence in 28 years, if Indian Intelligence proves this, then I will also retire from politics. I will accept the hanging... with seven Prime Ministers, I have
CBI gets 7 days custody of four 1993 Bombay blast accused passports. The arrested persons had Indian passports with the following names -- Javed Basha alias Qasim Saab, Syed Abbas Sharif alias Syed Abbas, Syed Yasin alias Abdul Rahman, and Mohammad Yusuf Ismail alias Sheikh Ismail Noor Mohammad. However, they were later identified as Abu Bakar (Basha), Syed Qureshi (Abbas Sharif), Shoaib Qureshi (Syed Yasin), and Yusuf Ismail (Yusuf Ismail). Additional Director General of Police, Gujarat ATS, Amit Vishwakarma had said on May 12 that all the four accused were booked under Passport Act, as they were accused of obtaining passports on the basis of forged documents and fake information, so as to flee the country. The Gujrat ATS had duly informed the CBI regarding their arrest and had shared all its information, adding that they would be handed over to the agency after their remand ends.
police and setting fire to vehicles. They also torched the houses of state minister P.Viswaroop and Member of Legislative Assembly Satish. Dozens of people including policemen were injured in the violence. Amid reports that the groups, which favour renaming of the district, are planning counter protests, additional forces were rushed to the violence-hit town to beef up security. Police have imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC, banning meetings and rallies. Buses coming to the town have been cancelled. Police were keeping a tight vigil on the roads leading to the town to prevent any possible protests. The mobile phone service, which was snapped to stop further spread of the violence on Tuesday, was yet to be fully restored. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Eluru range, Pala Raju told the local media that the police have so far registered six cases and picked up 46 persons. "We have identified many persons involved in yesterday's incidents with the help of CCTV footage and also the video recordings by the media and special branch. The process of rounding up them is on and we hope to complete it today," the DIG said. The official said the situation was now peaceful, but the police remained alert to prevent untoward incidents and ensure peace,
worked,” he told the court. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) told the court during the hearing that the accused is responsible for the Kashmiri Pandits’ exodus from the Valley. The Central probe agency also argued for the death sentence for Malik. On the other hand, the amicus curiae sought life imprisonment as a minimum punishment in the case. Malik had pleaded guilty in the matter earlier. In the previous hearing, he told the court that he was not contesting the charges levelled against him, including section 16 (terrorist act), 17 (raising funds for the terrorist act), 18 (conspiracy to commit terrorist act), and 20 (being member of a terrorist gang or organisation) of the UAPA and sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy) and 124-A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code.
‘Tarikh pe tarikh’: 2 Mumbai rail staffers acquitted in theft case - after 36 years!
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) In an instance proving 'justice delayed is justice denied', two Western Railway ex-employees - charged for a minor theft of rail property, have been finally proved innocent and acquitted - after a staggering 36 years. The duo is Javer Bachubhai Merchant of Jogeshwari in Mumbai, and Gajadhar Prasad Verma of Uttar Pradesh, said their lawyer Mahendra D. Jain. Metropolitan Magistrate J.C. Dhengale of 36th Court, Mumbai Central, pronounced the verdict as "acquitted" for the duo on March 30 - and it also became a long-awaited 'birthday gift' for Merchant, who was born that day in 1947. Way back on March 3, 1986, they were caught and booked for allegedly stealing some copper cables and wooden plans from the Western Railway's Mahalaxmi Depot, along with three others - Arun F. Parikh,
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Sachin P. Parikh, and Ramesh Ramakant Kadale. They were arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and charged under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966, with the relevant sections providing for a maximum sentence of 5 years if proved guilty, said their advocate. In the early stage of the trial, the two Parikhs pleaded guilty and were convicted with a one month jail term while Kadale was discharged from the case. Merchant and Verma pleaded 'not guilty' and were prepared to stand for trial, which started with the initial hiccups and delays. At the time of the incident in which they got willy-nilly trapped, Merchant was a Chief Traction Foreman and Verma was a truck driver, and had secured bail post-arrest. Citing reasons for the delays, Jain said some accused had applied for discharge and only one got it, besides other big and small aspects that led to the postponements and "tarikh pe tarikh" with the legal cycle finally ending after 36 years. At present, both the aged ex-WR employees - Mechant, 75, and Verma, 72 - are living in Mumbai, and somehow managed to survive all these years under the scar of the accusations from which they are
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finally relieved. "It's a truly sad thing that the case reached its logical conclusion after 36 years, and reflects on the stark reality of how pendency of cases can affect innocents, ruin their lives, shatter their families and suffer the social trauma of being an 'accused' they are not," Jain told IANS. Even after so many years, there's a hanging sword with the possibility of the prosecution going in for appeal against the Magistrate's verdict within the 6-month period, which could add to the woes of Merchant and Verma, especially for the latter whose health has deteriorated badly and he can barely move without support. "The prosecution has not able to prove that the copper cable which was recovered from the godown of Cable Sales Aid, Deonar and the wooden planks recovered from Room No. 524, Building No. 27, Samata Nagar, Kandivali, was railway property. The prosecution has also failed to prove that the property was stolen by the accused (Merchant and Verma)," Magistrate Dhengale said in his order. Jain says that this could probably be one of the longest such trials in recent times involving a small case with mild charges, though some other complicated matters with multiple accused in very serious cases have gone on much longer.
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K’taka Cong MLA eats food Azam Khan finally released, greeted by Shivpal removed from Dalit seer’s
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), May 20 (IANS) Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan walked out of jail after 27 months on Friday morning. He was received by senior party
leader Shivpal Yadav and Ashu Malik and scores of supporters. His sons were also present on the occasion. From the jail, he went straight to the residence of SP MLA Anup Gupta and later left for Rampur. A heavy posse of policemen was posted outside the Sitapur jail to control the crowds. Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia (PSPL) president Shivpal Singh Yadav had left for Sitapur early on Friday morning to receive Azam Khan on his release. "A new sun is rising on the state's horizon," he tweeted. "He does not want any fanfare outside the jail and will go to his home in Rampur," said an aide of the
MLA. His wife Tanzeen Fatima thanked all "those who visited us and extended their support to us in our hour of crisis". Azam Khan was booked in a total of 89 cases related to book theft, buffalo theft, goat theft, land encroachment, land grabbing, forgery, fraud and power theft. The Supreme Court had granted him interim bail on Thursday, giving the much-needed respite to the veteran leader. His son Abdullah Azam tweeted that his father's release would bring him "like a sun out of the jail and the morning rays would eliminate the darkness of tyranny".
Yogi promotes organic farming along banks of Ganga
Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is promoting organic farming and afforestation along the banks of the Ganga in order to make the river cleaner, free of pollution caused by chemical fertilisers and toxic pesticides and ensure its uninterrupted flow. Moving a step further from the initiative launched in this regard during its first term, the government seeks to encourage organic farming within a radius of 10 km on both the banks in 27 districts through which the Ganga passes in the state.
The government has set afforestation target on 6759 hectares along the banks of Ganga, spread over 503 places in different districts through which the river Ganga flows in the next six months. This will not only help in increasing the forest cover and improving climate, but also prevent soil erosion reducing severity of floods in these areas. The government has already launched plantation drive in Kasganj and some other areas in this context. The maximum area of organic farming in Uttar Pradesh falls in the Gangetic plains only.
The Chief Minister started organic farming by 103,442 farmers in 3,309 clusters covering an area of 63,080 hectares falling under Namami Ganga Yojana of a total of 4,784 clusters covering 95,680 hectares and involving 175,000 farmers. In organic farming, chemical fertilisers and toxic pesticides are replaced by completely organic products for increasing the yield and protecting the soil. Since the soil of Gangetic Plain gets changed due to floods every year, there is a lot of potential for organic farming in the entire region. The state government has also planned intensive afforestation drive not only along the banks of Ganga but also along the banks of its tributaries. It aims to plant saplings of medicinal, rare and traditional plants along the banks of river Ganga and its tributaries. The larger part of the Gangetic Plain within India is located in Uttar Pradesh. The river flows through 27 districts including Bijnor, Badaun, Amroha, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur city, Kanpur Dehat, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Ghazipur, among others.
10th century Chola period ancient wells unearthed in TN’s Thanjavur Chennai, May 23 (IANS) Seven ancient wells lined with terracotta rings were unearthed over the last few days while desilting the Karunaswamy temple tank in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district. The ring wells, according to archeologists, date back to the 10th Century CE during the Chola period. Dr. M. Murugan, researcher of Chola period architecture and renowned archeologist, while speaking to IANS said, "These terracotta ring wells were built to benefit humans and cattle in summer and that the total number of wells used to be in odd numbers." The ring wells were noticed when silt was being removed at a depth of about four feet and seven ring wells were unearthed.
The temple tank is spread across five and a half acres of land and that tank has not been in use for the past many years. According to the temple authorities, the inlet canal that brought water from the Vadavarur river was damaged. It was included under the Smart City project of Thanjavur and delisting was again conducted as the flow of water was low. During the delisting, seven terracotta ring wells were found and the exact date and period of the wells will be found in the coming days, according to the Smart City authorities. The Tamil Nadu Archeology Department is doing the excavations with the support of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
Punjab CM wants more international flights at Mohali airport
Chandigarh, May 23 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday directed the state Civil Aviation Department to tie up with
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the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for starting direct international flights from the Mohali International Airport to Canada, the US and Britain. At present, only two international flights are operational from the Mohali International Airport to Dubai and Sharjah. Chairing a meeting here, Mann said since the major chunk of Punjabi population is settled in various countries, including Canada, the US, Britain, New Zealand and Australia, this initiative would facilitate the Punjabi diaspora settled abroad to visit their native places in Punjab in a seamless manner.
To give impetus to the agro and food processing industry in the state, the Chief Minister also asked the department to immediately start cargo flights from the Mohali International Airport so as to make Punjab as open market. Highlighting the significance of civil aviation to propel industrialization across the state, the Chief Minister also underscored the need to make international civil enclave at Halwara to be operational at the earliest so that the trade and industrial activities in the vicinity of Ludhiana, state's industrial hub, could get a major boost.
mouth, video goes viral
Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) The video of Karnataka Congress MLA B.Z. Zameer Ahmad Khan feeding a Dalit seer food and later eating the same after forcing him to remove from his mouth has gone viral in Karnataka.
The Congress MLA claimed that he did this to show that there was no difference of caste and religion among the people. However, the video has evoked mixed responses on social media.
The incident took place on Sunday when Dalit seer Narayana Swamiji was attending a function to celebrate Dr Ambedkar Jayanthi and Eid Milad. While delivering a speech Zameer became emotional and before the audience could realise what was happening, he shocked everyone with his experiment. After eating the food which was removed from the mouth of the Dalit Swami, Zameer stated that 'humanity binds all human beings and is above caste and religion'. Zameer also served food to the civic workers during the function. He also took food from a Muslim Moulvi and ate it. He said that the true religion was to live like human beings. He further stated that caste and religion will never interfere with human bondage. "All of us should live like brothers," he said.
Investment Incentive pact to continue US investment support in India: MEA
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden has welcomed the signing of the Investment Incentive Agreement which enables the US Development Finance Corporation to continue providing investment support to India in sectors of shared priority such as healthcare, renewable energy, SMEs, infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi had a warm and productive meeting with President Biden in Tokyo on Tuesday, resulting in substantive outcomes which will add depth and momentum to the bilateral partnership, it said. The meeting marks a continuation of the regular high-level dialogue between the two leaders who met in-person in September 2021 in
Washington D.C and interacted at the G20 and COP26 Summits thereafter. Most recently, they had a virtual interaction on April 11,2022. The India-US Comprehensive Strategic Global Partnership is underpinned by a shared commitment to democratic values, rule of law, and a commitment to uphold a rule-based international order. The leaders expressed happiness with progress made across sectors in the bilateral agenda. "Both sides launched an India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) to facilitate outcome-oriented cooperation. Co-led by the National Security Council Secretariat in India and the US National Security Council, iCET would forge closer linkages between government, academia and industry of the two countries in areas such
as AI, quantum computing, 5G/6G, biotech, space and semiconductors," the MEA said in a statement. Noting that defence and security cooperation is a crucial pillar of the India-US bilateral agenda, both sides discussed how they can further strengthen collaboration. In this context, the Prime Minister invited the US industry to partner with India to manufacture in India under the Make in India and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) programmes which can be of mutual benefit to both countries. Taking forward their growing collaboration in the health sector, India and the US extended the longstanding Vaccine Action Programme (VAP) until 2027 to continue joint biomedical research which had resulted in development of vaccines and related technologies, the statement further reads. The two leaders exchanged views on regional issues of mutual interest, including South Asia and in the Indo-Pacific region, reaffirming their shared vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, while PM Modi welcomed the launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) and stated that India is ready to work closely with all partner countries to shape a flexible, and inclusive IPEF taking into consideration the respective national circumstances. They agreed to continue their useful dialogue and pursue their shared vision of taking the India-US partnership to a higher level, the MEA further said.
Delhi HC notice on PIL for equal status to ‘Vande Mataram’ with ‘Jana Gana Mana’
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Centre's stand on a plea seeking directions for 'Vande Mataram', a poem which had played a historic role in the struggle for India's freedom, to be "honoured equally" with 'Jana Gana Mana' and be given an "equal" status. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay sought direction to respondents, including the Central government and Delhi government to ensure that 'Jana Gana Mana' and 'Vande Mataram' are played and sung in all schools and educational institutions on every working day. Issuing notice in the matter, a division bench presided over by Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Sachin Datta directed
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the central government to file its response within six weeks. After hearing the submissions of Upadhyay, the bench posted the matter for November 9. During the course of the hearing, the petitioner submitted that there are no guidelines and 'Vande Mataram' is being played in distorted manner which is contrary to the statement made by Dr Rajendra Prasad in the Constituent Assembly. The PIL contended that on January 24, 1950, Constituent Assembly Chairman Dr Rajendra Prasad said: "There is one matter which has been pending for discussion, namely the question of the National Anthem. At one time, it was thought that the matter might be brought up before the House and a decision taken by the House by way of a resolution. But it has been felt that, instead of taking a formal decision by means of resolution, it is better if I make a statement with regard to the national anthem. "Accordingly, I make this statement. Composition consisting of the words and music known as 'Jana Gana Mana' is the 'National Anthem of India', subject to such alternations in
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the words, as the Government may authorise as occasions arises; and the song 'Vande Mataram', which has played a historic part in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with 'Jana Gana Mana' and shall have equal status with it. I hope this will satisfy the members." The plea stated that 'Vande Mataram' is the symbol of our history, sovereignty, unity and pride. If any citizen by any overt or covert act shows disrespect to it, it would not only be an anti-social activity but it would also spell doom to all our rights and very existence as a citizen of a sovereign nation. Every citizen must therefore not only refrain from any such activities but also do his best to prevent if any miscreant tries to show any disrespect to 'Vande Mataram'. "We must be proud of our Nation, our Constitution, National Anthem and National Flag and put national interest above our personal interests and only then will we be able to protect our hard-earned freedom and sovereignty. It is the duty of the executive to frame a national policy to promote and propagate 'Vande Mataram'," it read.
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Monkeypox spreads to more European Australia’s largest supermarket chain countries, Australia, Canada to transition to 100% green energy
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Italy, Sweden, Australia and Canada have joined a slew of countries with confirmed cases of monkeypox, signalling a global outbreak. Health officials in Australia have confirmed a case in Victoria and another likely case in New South Wales (NSW). According to Victoria's Department of Health, a man, in his 30s, fell ill after returning from travel to the UK earlier this week. He remains in isolation at The Alfred Hospital in a stable condition with mild symptoms. NSW Health has also detected a possible case of monkeypox in a man in his 40s who recently returned from Europe. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) had also confirmed two cases of monkeypox in Quebec. Health authorities are investigating about 17 people for potential cases of the virus. According to the Swedish Public Health Agency, a person in the Stockholm region has been confirmed infected with smallpox. "The person in Sweden who has been confirmed to be infected with the virus is not seriously ill, but has received care. We do not yet know
where the person became infected. Investigation is ongoing right now," said infection doctor and investigator Klara Sonden at the agency, in a statement. Italy has also confirmed a case, in a young individual who had recently returned from the Canary Islands, the local media reported. The French Health Ministry said it suspects a potential case in the Paris/Ile-de-France region. The US has confirmed the first case of Monkeypox in a Massachusetts man. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is monitoring six people in the country for possible monkeypox infections after they sat near an infected traveller who had symptoms while on a flight from Nigeria to the UK in early May. The first case of the disease was reported on May 7 in the UK. The patient had recently travelled to Nigeria, where they are believed to have caught the virus before travelling to England, the UK Health Security Agency said. The confirmed cases in the UK have now risen to nine. Majority have been detected in gay and bisexual men. Earlier, Spain also announced that it was investigating eight suspected
cases a" all in gay and bisexual men. Portugal said it was investigating more than 20 suspected cases, five of which have already been confirmed. Northern Ireland has also reported a confirmed case. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the source of these infections has not yet been confirmed but cases seem to have been "locally acquired". According to the European Infection Control Agency (ECDC), virus transmission appears to have taken place through sexual contact between men who have sex with men in the case of cases in the UK. "The infection is not considered highly contagious, but close contact is required for it to be transmitted. Sexual contact is a risk," the ECDC said. The most common disease symptoms in monkeypox are fever, swollen lymph nodes, general malaise and rash with blisters. In European cases, the skin problems have often been reported to be localized to the genitals, groin and the skin around the anal opening. The UKHSA has urged gay and bisexual men to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions and to contact a sexual health service without delay. There is no vaccine approved for Monkeypox in Europe, but the US Food and Drug Administration had in 2019 approved a vaccine called Jynneos to prevent monkeypox infections, which also protects against smallpox. Sweden plans to classify "smallpox as a generally dangerous disease", and Spanish health authorities have reportedly purchased thousands of smallpox vaccines to deal with the outbreak, according to Spanish media.
Canberra, May 17 (IANS) Australia's largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, announced on Tuesday that will transition its stores in one state to 100 per cent green energy, a trial run for going fully green nationwide by 2025. The retailer announced that from July all of its operations would flip the switch to carbon neutrality in South Australia, reports Xinhua news agency. "This is the way the world is moving.
Private capital is now leading the charge in backing clean energy, which presents a big opportunity for South Australian jobs," said South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas. Woolworths Group CEO Brad Banducci said the state-wide transition would be the first step in the leap to all the stores across the nation converting to green energy by 2025. "South Australia has helped lead
Australia’s longest road tunnel to be built in Blue Mountains
Australian medical body calls for return of face masks
Canberra, May 18 (IANS) The Australian Medical Association (AMA) on Wednesday called for a return of face masks to mitigate an impending spike in Covid-19 and influenza cases. Chris Moy, Vice-President of the AMA, warned that a double blow of Covid-19 and the flu would put "enormous pressure" on the country's health system, reports Xinhua
news agency. Australia reported fewer than 30,000 influenza cases in 2020 and 2021 combined, with Covid-19 restrictions preventing its spread. In comparison, there were more than 300,000 cases in 2019 and 953 deaths. With coronavirus restrictions now lifted across the country, experts have warned of a potentially devastating winter flu season.
"We are heading into winter for our first real flu season in a couple of years," Moy told local media. "People need to consider, particularly in indoor areas where it is not possible to physically distance, to get back to basics, such as wearing masks, to minimise the spread of both those infections." Australia on Wednesday recorded more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections and over 50 deaths. Asked about the ongoing response to the pandemic while campaigning for Saturday's general election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said rising case numbers were "always going to happen". The number has risen and that's what was always going to happen, he said on Wednesday. "What you see when you have case numbers of that level is that people, when they pass away, from many other causes, they will die with Covid, and their deaths are recorded as Covid deaths, but that doesn't necessarily mean ... that they passed away because of Covid, that's a very different proposition."
Sydney, May 17 (IANS) The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has committed to the construction of what will be the nation's longest road tunnel that will stretch across the Blue Mountains on Sydney's western edge. The proposal confirms an 11-km, toll-free tunnel, from Blackheath to Little Hartly, and promises to reduce travel time by up to 30 minutes, Xinhua news agency reported on
Tuesday. "This is a history-making legacy project that will deliver safer and more efficient journeys for locals, tourists and freight traveling between the Central West and the East Coast," Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said. He said the tunnel would reduce congestion and improve safety for locals, and allow easier access for freight being delivered into the state's rural centre.
Sydney, May 24 (IANS) Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state is gearing up to institute its total ban on single-use plastic bags as it looks to slowly phase out all single-use packaging.
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Overall, the staged phase-out of plastic is projected to prevent almost 2.7 billion plastic items from entering the environment over the next 20 years. The state has already begun to support over 40,000 small businesses with the phase-out. "The NSW government has worked with stakeholders to support small businesses to understand how they will be affected, how to comply with new laws and what alternatives they can use to single-use plastics," said state Minister for Small Business Eleni Petinos. The ruling makes NSW the last Australian state or territory to put into effect its ban of single-use plastic bags. As a nation, Australia is set to phase out "problematic single-use plastics" by 2025.
The tunnel would cut through a series of mountains with two lanes in each direction, providing an alternative to existing winding and steep roadways. The Blue Mountains is home to Australia's most visited national park. Before the Covid pandemic, the park saw an estimated 4 million visitors per year, according to a report from the Blue Mountains Economic Enterprise. The state's Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the Blue Mountains tunnel would help connect Sydney with western NSW while also boosting tourism and population growth in the region. "The straighter alignment will improve road safety through the mountains and the tunnel will help unlock the potential of western NSW, for the benefit of all residents and businesses in this important part of the state." The construction of the tunnel will begin at the start of next year. The NSW government is due to hold a series of information sessions for local residents this month, and will later hold formal consultations with community stakeholders.
Indigenous Australians hold just 0.7% of executive jobs: Report
NSW to ban single-use plastic bags From June 1, all single-use bags would be banned in the state, meaning businesses and individuals will need to find alternatives in reusable plastic or non-plastic bags, reports Xinhua news agency. NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin said single-use plastics make up 60 per cent of all the state's rubbish, and as such it would be crucial to transition away from them. "I think all of us can see the impact plastic pollution is having on our environment, which is why we're making major changes in New South Wales this year." The state will also ban a slew of other single-use plastics from November, among them is plastic cutlery, plates, polystyrene cups, plastic straws, and cotton buds. "We each have the power to make positive environmental change at an individual level, and I encourage everyone to choose to go plastic-free as often as they can."
the transition to renewable energy in Australia, combining solar, wind and batteries to enable us to make this leap forward in our mission to be powered entirely by renewable sources by 2025," said Banducci. The transition of 87 stores would be made possible by the Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park, which as the largest wind and solar hybrid project in the Southern Hemisphere has 50 wind turbines and 250,000 solar panels. The project produces on 900 MW of renewable energy each year, enough to power an estimated 180,000 households. Following the transition in July, the chain is poised to gradually replace existing traditional energy contracts across the country, which will convert an estimated 1 per cent of Australia's total energy going green. "We're proud to be making tangible changes today that will create a better tomorrow for generations to come and we look forward to building on this in other states over the next three years," added Banducci. The supermarket has also pledged to transition its entire supply chain to net positivity by at least 2050.
Canberra, May 24 (IANS) Indigenous Australians, comprising of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are "almost entirely absent" from corporate executive roles, a report has revealed. The Perth-based non-profit organization, Minderoo Foundation launched the Indigenous Employment Index (IEI), the first comprehensive snapshot of Indigenous employment representation ever carried out in Australia, reports Xinhua news agency. It revealed that only 0.7 per cent of senior leadership positions in
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corporate Australia are held by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. As of 2018, less than half, or 49.1 per cent of working-age Indigenous Australians were in some form of employment, compared to 75.9 per cent of non-Indigenous Australians. Worryingly, that gap only closed by 1.3 per cent during the decade to 2018, said the report. The average Indigenous employment rate among 42 organisations that participated in the survey was 2.2 per cent, with a low of 0.17 per cent and a high of 10.9 per cent.
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Shelley Cable, Director of Minderoo's Generation One initiative, described the disparity as disappointing. "Today, less than half of working-age Indigenous Australians are employed, compared to three-quarters of non-Indigenous Australians. At the current rate, it will take 200 years to close the gap," Cable said in a media release on Monday. "Among its key recommendations, the Indigenous Employment Index finds that one-off measures to create Indigenous jobs must give way to a more comprehensive and systemic approach. Authentic commitments, tailored strategies with targets, and a broader definition of Indigenous employment success that includes retention, safety, progression, and partnerships are critical to better Indigenous employment outcomes." Over 50 per cent of Indigenous employees who were surveyed for the report said they have experienced direct or indirect racism in the workplace. Three-quarters of participating organisations, which included Rio Tinto, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and retail giants Wesfarmers and Woolworths, have Indigenous employment targets but only 67 per cent report regularly on their progress.
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Google’s Russia subsidiary plans to file for bankruptcy as can’t pay salaries
San Francisco, May 19 (IANS) Google's Russia subsidiary is set to file for bankruptcy after its bank accounts were seized by Vladimir Putin's government in the wake of the Ukraine war. The company said it is unable to pay salaries of over 100 employees as well as other bills. The tech giant, however, said that it will continue to keep free services such as Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, Android and Play available in
the country. Google's Russia operation generated $2 billion in revenue last year. "Russian authorities' seizure of Google Russia's bank account has made it untenable for our Russia office to function, including employing and paying Russia-based employees, paying suppliers and vendors, and meeting other financial obligations,a the company said in a statement to The Registrar on
Thursday. "Google Russia has published a notice of its intention to file for bankruptcy," the company spokesperson added. Most employees have opted to move to Dubai as Google began relocating workers in March, just after Russia launched a full invasion on Ukraine. The war has worsened already tense relations between Russia and the search giant. Google suspended its ad operations in Russia and halted advertising booked globally by Russian organisations. Russian Android users can no longer purchase any apps and services via the Google Play Store. "We previously announced that we paused the vast majority of our commercial operations in Russia," the Google spokesperson was quoted as saying. Alphabet, Google's parent company, has been under tremendous pressure in Russia for failing to delete alleged illegal content after the Ukraine war began on February 24.
Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history
Colombo, May 20 (IANS) Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years, BBC reported. It comes after a 30-day grace period to come up with $78m of unpaid debt interest payments expired on Wednesday. The governor of the South Asian nation's central bank said the country was now in a "pre-emptive default".
Later on Thursday, two of the world's biggest credit rating agencies also said Sri Lanka had defaulted. Defaults happen when governments are unable to meet some or all of their debt payments to creditors, BBC reported. It can damage a country's reputation with investors, making it harder to borrow the money it needs on international markets, which can further harm confidence in its currency and economy.
Asked on Thursday whether the country was now in default, central bank governor P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said: "Our position is very clear, we said that until they come to the restructure (of our debts), we will not be able to pay. So that's what you call pre-emptive default. "There can be technical definitions... from their side they can consider it a default. Our position is very clear, until there is a debt restructure, we cannot repay," he added. Sri Lanka is seeking to restructure debts of more than $50bn it owes to foreign creditors to make it more manageable to repay. The country's economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, rising energy prices, and populist tax cuts. A chronic shortage of foreign currency and soaring inflation had led to a severe shortage of medicines, fuel and other essentials. In recent weeks, there have been large, sometimes violent, protests against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his family due to the growing crisis, BBC reported.
Pakistan bans import of non-essential luxury items to stabilise economy Texas shooting: 21 dead, including 19 kids in primary school attack
Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) The Pakistani government has imposed a complete ban on the import of more than three dozen non-essential luxury items as part of an emergency economic plan to stabilise the
national economy. On Thursday, Information and Broadcasting Minister, Maryam Aurangzeb said, "There is an emergency situation and Pakistanis will have to make sacrifices under
the economic plan. This will have a quick impact on the country's foreign reserves." Pakistan will have to reduce its dependency on imports to put the country on the path of economic stability and progress, she said, adding that the government has been working to introduce an export-oriented policy, which will benefit local industry and producers, and generate employment, Xinhua news agency reported. The development came after the Pakistani rupee continued to sink over the past few weeks, hitting a historic low value of 200 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday, depreciating 0.81 per cent as compared to that on Wednesday. The decline of the Pakistani rupee is attributed to the rising import bill, growing current account deficit and depleting foreign exchange reserves, according to economic experts.
Fiji’s economy rebounding strongly: IMF
Suva, May 23 (IANS) Fiji's economy is rebounding strongly this year, and this is encouraging for a developing island nation, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Monday. In his meeting with Governor of Reserve Bank of Fiji Ariff Ali earlier in the day, IMF Deputy Managing Director Li Bo said Fiji like all other nations will have to strategically
deal with global inflation, reports Xinhua news agency. Li said the rise in energy and food prices will affect ordinary Fijians if proper policies are not implemented. He added that a combination policy is needed to deal with this kind of situation including fiscal policy and other public policy. A lot of vulnerable people are impacted by this high
price in food and energy. "In this kind of situation, we think a targeted fiscal policy that will support the vulnerable group, we think it's important." The fiscal policy needs to be designed properly to ensure it targets the right group without creating additional pressure on government debt, Li said, adding that the Fijian government will have to carefully consider balancing the two extremes. Meanwhile, Aaron Batten, regional director of Asian Development Bank's Subregional Office in Suva, said on Monday that Fiji has done tremendously well ever since re-opening its borders for international visitors last December. The economic outlook for Fiji is strong and the surge in tourists coming back indicates Fiji's economic revival, he added. Fiji's economy is expected to grow by 11.3 per cent this year.
New Zealand PM to visit US for trade, tourism Wellington, May 23 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a trade mission to the US this week as part of the government's reconnection strategy to support export growth and the return of tourists in the postCovid-19 era, according to an official statement on Monday. The business delegation will promote trade and tourism opportunities in New Zealand's third largest export and visitor market, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. Ardern will also deliver a commencement address at Harvard University during her visit. www.indianabroad.news
The Prime Minister departs on Monday evening and will be accompanied by the trade minister and business leaders from technology and tourism firms as well as innovative food companies Silver Fern Farms, top milk and kiwifruit producers Fonterra and Zespri. The US is New Zealand's third largest trading partner and its largest market for services, Ardern said. She added that the US was also New Zealand's third largest tourist market for arrivals before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Washington, May 25 (IANS) Nineteen young children and two adults have died in an alleged shooting at a primary school in south Texas. The 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in the city of Uvalde before he was killed by law enforcement, officials said. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and high-capacity magazines. The teenager is suspected of shooting his grandmother at the start of the rampage, the BBC news reported. Local media report say that he may have been a high school student in the area. Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Chief of Police, Pete Arredondo said the shooting began at 11:32 a.m. on Tuesday, and that the investigators believe the attacker "did act alone during this heinous crime". Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the shooter, whom he named as Salvador Ramos, abandoned a vehicle before entering the school to "horrifically, incomprehensibly" open fire. One of the adults killed was a teacher, who has been named in US media as Eva Mireles. Her page on the school district's website said she has a daughter in college and loved running and hiking. Just under 500 people are enrolled in the predominantly Hispanic school nearly 85 miles (135km) west of the city of San Antonio. Robb Elementary teaches second, third and fourth grade students, aged between seven to 10-years-old. The Associated Press news agency
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reports that a US Border Patrol official who was nearby when the shooting began rushed into the school and shot and killed the gunman, who was behind a barricade. Border Patrol is a federal agency that guards US ports of entry. Uvalde, which is fewer than 80 miles from the border with Mexico, is home to a Border Patrol station. Two border agents were reportedly shot in an exchange with the gunman. One agent was shot in the head, officials say, adding that both were now in a stable condition in hospital. According to CBS News, the attacker was wearing body armour as he carried out the attack. Another 18-year-old who is suspected of attacking a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, on May 14 was also wearing body armour and carrying a semi-automatic rifle -- both of which are commercially available in the US. The Uvalde Memorial Hospital posted on Facebook earlier that 13 children had been taken to hospital "via ambulances or buses". A 66-year-old woman and a 10-yearold girl were in a critical condition at a hospital in San Antonio, University Health hospital officials say. Just a few blocks from the Robb Elementary school, a small vigil was held for the victims and survivors of the attack. Karla Bohman's voice cracked as she told the group about a family friend whose young daughter, a student at the school, was among those still unaccounted for. "They don't know if she's in surgery or one of the fatalities, but they know she's a victim of some sort because she's missing," Bohman
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cried. "I can't believe this." Cheryl Juhasz, a lifelong resident of Uvalde, quietly wept during the prayer. "You can't comprehend evil like this. No matter where it happens, but it's harder when it happens at home." In a speech from the White House, US President Joe Biden said he was "sick and tired" of responding to mass shootings, as he called for gun control. "How many scores of little children who witnessed what happened -see their friends die, as if they're in a battlefield, for God's sake," he said. "They'll live with it the rest of their lives." He ordered that flags at the White House and other US federal buildings be flown at half-mast in honour of the victims in Uvalde. The last day of classes for students in the school district was scheduled for Thursday. But all classes and activities have now been cancelled for the remainder of the year. School shootings have become recurring emergencies in the US, with 26 recorded in 2021, according to EdWeek, an education trade publication. Active shooter lockdown drills are a common part of the school curriculum, from primary to high school. The 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut was the deadliest such attack. Twenty of the 26 victims were between the age of five and six. Speaking on the floor of the US Senate in Washington DC on Tuesday, Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy begged his colleagues to pass gun control legislation. "These kids weren't unlucky," he said. "This only happens in this country. Nowhere else, nowhere else do little kids go to school thinking that they might be shot that day." But Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican, rejected the calls for gun control. He said restricting the rights of "law-abiding citizens... doesn't work. It's not effective. It doesn't prevent crime." Guns overtook car crashes to become the leading cause of death for US children and teenagers in 2020, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in April 2022. On Monday, an FBI report found that "active shooter" rampage attacks have doubled since the coronavirus began in 2020.
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Indian Cooking with Lata Modi EGG CURRY
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ello and Namaste friends! We all just celebrated a very special day last weekend. Mother’s Day always comes as a beautiful celebration with children and grandchildren. All mums get spoilt by their kids. I happen to be one of those lucky ones who got spoilt in a very surprising way. My family loves egg curry and every now and then I cook curry for my family. My daughters-in-law have lots of my printed recipes, which they follow precisely. But
this time my sons got the recipe out and they cooked the famous egg curry on Mother’s Day . This was the biggest gift I could ever imagine. It was the most delicious curry with just the right amount of spices and the love in the curry was very obvious. So that made my Mother’s Day, really a very happy one. I hope all the mums out there had an amazing Mother’s Day. Try this recipe and you will enjoy it.
Ingredients For 4-6 people: 8 hard boiled eggs, two tablespoon oil, two medium size onion, fine chopped; 8 garlic cloves grated, small pieces of fresh ginger grated, two medium size tomatoes very fine chopped, two fresh chillies chopped, one cup natural yogurt ( thinned ). In a mixing bowl put yogurt and add salt and chilly powder to the yogurt, keep it aside. Use fresh chopped coriander for garnishing. Spices: One teaspoon turmeric powder, one teaspoon coriander, and one teaspoon cumin powder, one teaspoon garam masala powder, one teaspoon kitchen king masala ( optional)
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Punjabi Wadi and Aaloo Subzi
Method: In a frying pan, heat one spoon of oil and fry the full boiled eggs until golden brown. Keep them aside. Now in the same pan add another spoon of oil. Put cumin seeds into it. Now fry onions until golden brown. Now add ginger and garlic. Stir for a few minutes. Add tomatoes and fresh chillies. Add all the spices (except garam masala). Add salt to taste. Once the mixture looks all cooked, add yogurt mixture . Stir for 2-3 minutes, then add water. Once the water starts to boil, simmer for couple of minutes. Now add eggs. (You can either use whole egg or halved egg) Cover and simmer on medium heat until the gravy is thick and cooked. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and garam masala powder. Serve with fresh chapati.
Ingredients For 4-6 people: 4 big Wadi, 6 potatoes, 3 big tomatoes, 3 fresh chillies, one cup yogurT Spices: One teaspoon turmeric powder, one teaspoon cumin seeds, two teaspoon coriander powder, salt and red chilli powder to taste; fresh chopped coriander for garnishing; one big spoon oil Method: In a big saucepan, heat oil and fry the wadi on both sides on medium heat. Take it out and put it aside. Now in the same pan add a bit more oil. Put cumin seeds. Let it sizzle. Add chopped tomatoes and green
chillies. Sauté it for couple of minutes. Now add all the spices and salt. We need to break the fried wadi into small bite size pieces. I normally use the rolling pin to do that. It’s very soft so do it gently. Add cut up potatoes and wadi pieces. Stir and then add yogurt. Add one to one and a half cups of warm water. Cover and simmer until potatoes and wadi are tender and cooked through. The gravy should be nice and thick. Transfer it into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Ready to serve with chapati.
AIBC hosts online session on Aussie-India trade engagement
Griffith University Alumni held its Alumni Networking event at SkyPoint Australia recently. On the occasion conversations were held with Andrew Frazer, a proud Griffith alumnus, who will also be the sixth Chancellor of Griffith University in October following the retirement of Henry Smerdon AM. The guest speaker at the event was Captain Jan Becker AM, a recipient of Griffith Sciences' 2021 Outstanding alumnus - Masters of Aviation Management.
A special online session on "Australia India Business Trade Engagement and Ongoing Bipartisan Support" was hosted by the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), on May 18 which featured guest speaker Madeleine King MP. The event was moderated by AIBC National Chair Jim Varghese, AM, with a welcome note from AIBC NSW Chapter Chair Malik Irfan.
Madeleine King MP talked about the great relationship between Australia and India, and the range of opportunities to further deepen the strategic relationship. During the Q&A session hosted by AIBC, Immediate Past National Chair Sheba Nandkeolyar and Madeleine King MP also responded positively to further engagement, with an overall message of an optimistic
future of growth. It has been the endeavour of the AIBC to host events to further its 35 year and ongoing mission to promote trade dialogue between India and Australia through nurturing and maintaining close relationships in both Australia and India, with Federal and State government agencies, the diplomatic corporations and industry bodies.
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Indian Trade Fair Organized The Indian Trade Fair was organized on May 22 at the Robina Community Centre in Queensland. A group of 10 business women organized this exhibition for the first time in Queensland. All exclusive brands from Brisbane and Gold Coast participated in this event. Businesses and communities were brought together to celebrate the festive shopping in Brisbane, Queensland. The Expo exhibited and sold elegant
Indian attires, sweets and savoury snacks, jewellery, home décor and accessories. It was a free entry. Besides, there were stalls at the event that showcased the local experience of India, in Australia. The event was an exhibition of Indian heritage through traditional clothing, jewellery, home décor, mithai, Bollywood music, and a host of other things.
National Volunteer Week Celebrated The city of Gold Coast celebrated the 'National Volunteer Week' recently. The theme of this year was ‘Better Together’. The underlying message was that volunteering helps in bringing people together and it builds communities which are instrumental in creating a better society for everyone. There are about 67,000 volunteers on the Gold Coast and this week was celebrated in recognition of their selfless work. The Queensland Country Women's Association also celebrated 100 years of serving the community this year. Thia Taylor, President of Kusuma Indonesia Community Australia -KICA shared with the audience her volunteering journey in Australia.
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$ 3.5 million funding for Australia India House Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann MP, and Federal Member for Oxley Milton Dick MP have announced a $3.5 million funding for 'Australia India House' in Brisbane.
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India retains top spot as fastest-growing major economy: UN report
United Nations, May 19 (IANS) With economic growth forecast at 6.4 per cent for this fiscal year, India will be the fastest-growing major economy, according to the UN. "We expect Indian recovery to remain strong in the near term in the next year, and two," Hamid Rashid, the chief of the UN's Global Economic Monitoring Branch, said on Wednesday at the release of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) mid-year report. India's growth contrasts with the global growth rate that is forecast at 3.1 per cent this year and the next, according to the report. Its gross domestic product (GDP), the overall indicator of the economy, is expected to go down to 6 per cent in the next fiscal year, according to the WESP. Last fiscal year, India's economy grew by 8.8 per cent, slightly less than the January forecast of 9 per cent, the report said. It attributed the lower growth projections for 2022-23 compared to the previous year to "higher inflationary pressures and uneven recovery of the labour market (that) will curb private consumption and
investment". Amid the global turbulence from the Ukraine conflict, the forecast for the current fiscal year has been reduced modestly by 0.3 per cent since January. Commenting on the total global picture, Shantanu Mukherjee, the director of Economic Policy and Analysis, said: "The war in Ukraine has upended a fragile economic recovery from the (Covid) pandemic (and) global economic prospects have changed dramatically since our last forecast in January when we were expecting 4 per cent growth in 2022." He said that the "deterioration in growth prospects is broad-based" and affects the world's largest economies including the US, the European Union, China and many developing countries. China, which ranks as the second-fastest growing large economy, is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent this year and 5.2 per cent next year. The US is projected to grow by 2.6 per cent this year and 1.8 per cent the next. Asked about India's better economic
performance and prospects relative to the other major economies, Rashid attributed it to the relatively lower inflation there which does not require monetary tightening to the same degree as many of the other countries. "Almost all the regions in the world record high inflation except for East Asia and South Asia," he said. "So India is in that sense, is in a little better position in that they don't have to aggressively pursue monetary tightening" like some other countries, he said. But Rashid also added a note of caution: "We can't completely discount the downside risk from external channels, so that that risk is still there." For the South Asia region, the WESP projected growth to be 5.5 per cent this year - 0.4 per cent lower than the January forecast. "The outlook in South Asia has deteriorated in recent months, against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in Ukraine, higher commodity prices and potential negative spillover effects from monetary tightening in the United States," the report said. South Asian countries faced risks from higher prices and shortages of farming inputs including fertilisers, it said. "This will probably result in weaker harvests and exert further upward pressures on food prices in the near term", according to the WESP. It added: "Consumer price inflation in the region is expected to accelerate to 9.5 per cent in 2022, from 8.9 per cent in 2021." The UN's projections for India are lower than those made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) last month before the full impact of the Ukraine war was beginning ot be felt. The IMF had forecast a growth of 8.2 per cent and the WB 8 per cent. (Arul Louis can be reached at arul.l@ ians.in and followed @arulouis)
Netflix actually losing long-term paid subscribers: Report
San Francisco/New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Netflix is fast losing long-term subscribers -- who have been with the streaming service for more than three years - further adding to its woes as the company faces stalled growth amid revenue slowdown. According to a survey report by The Information, new data show that people who have been subscribers to Netflix for more than three years accounted for 13 per cent of cancellations in the first quarter this year. The Information received data from US-based analytics firm Antenna. The data showed that overall
cancellations hit 3.6 million people in the January-March period - a massive jump from 2.5 million cancellations in the past five quarters. Amid the cancellations, new accounts make up for a smaller share, another worry for Netflix that is struggling to retain users for longer periods of time. Nearly 60 per cent of cancellations were done by new subscribers in the last quarter, according to the report that came out on Wednesday. Amid slow revenue growth, Netflix has laid off nearly 150 employees, primarily in the US. "As we explained on earnings, our
Europe, UK markets fall as growth fears rattle investors
Modi meets industry leaders in Japan, invites them to invest in India
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Tokyo on Monday on a two-day visit, met three important business leaders of Japan and invited them to invest in India. Shortly after his arrival, Modi first met Nobuhiro Endo, the Chairman of NEC Corporation. The Prime Minister lauded the NEC's role in India's telecommunication sector, especially in undertaking Chennai-Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and KochiLakshadweep Islands (KLI) OFC projects. He also highlighted India's investment opportunities under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. During the meeting, they discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business in India including in industrial development, taxation and labour. They also discussed opportunities in India
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in new and emerging technologies. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Endo spoke about opportunities in India in areas such as smart cities, emerging technologies and an innovative effort to encourage learning of Japanese in India. Modi also met Osamu Suzuki, senior advisor of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, and discussed further investment opportunities in India including setting up of production facilities for electric vehicles and batteries as well recycling centres, for realizing the goal of sustainable growth. They also discussed strategies for building the local innovation system in India, including skill development through Japan-India Institutes of Manufacturing (JIM) and Japanese Endowed Courses (JEC). Recalling Suzuki's association and contribution in India, Modi
appreciated the transformational role of Suzuki Motors in the automotive industry of India. He also appreciated that Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd were among the applicants approved under Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme in automobile and auto component sector. According to the officials in PMO, after meeting Modi, Suzuki said: "Reforms undertaken by PM Modi are indescribable and these reforms are changing India into a 'Model Landscape' while the self reliance (Aatmanirbhar) theme is supported by the Japanese's investors very strongly." Modi also held two other meetings with Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of Uniqlo, a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer; and Founder of SoftBank Group Masayoshi Son. During their meeting, Yanai appreciated the entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India and said: "We can focus on end to end products i.e. from plant to design to fabric. We want to make growth in India. IT talent in India is excellent... I just want to say, 'Let's Do it'." On his part, Modi asked Yanai to take part in the PM-Mitra scheme aimed at further strengthening the textiles sector. said the PMO. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister and the Softbank Group founder discussed subjects like India's strides in the world of StartUps, opportunities in research, technology and ways to boost investment linkages. Modi arrived here on a two-day visit at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. He is scheduled to participate in the third Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo on Tuesday along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Kishida. Modi and Kishida will also hold a bilateral meeting.
slowing revenue growth means we are also having to slow our cost growth as a company. So sadly, we are letting around 150 employees go today, mostly US-based," a Netflix spokesperson was quoted as saying in reports on Tuesday. "These changes are primarily driven by business needs rather than individual performance, which makes them especially tough as none of us want to say goodbye to such great colleagues," the company added. Netflix saw its stock tumbling by 20 per cent after it reported a loss of 2 lakh paid subscribers in the first quarter of 2022, its first subscriber loss in over a decade. Moreover, it now forecasts a global paid subscriber loss of 20 lakh for the April-June quarter (Q2). Netflix last month laid off several experienced journalists and writers working for its entertainment site Tudum which it launched only in December last year. To brighten up its future prospects, Netflix is reportedly planning to live stream its upcoming slate of unscripted shows and comedy specials. Netflix has also fast-forwarded its plans to bring ads right into its TV shows and movies, along with curbing password sharing.
London, May 19 (IANS) Fears about rising prices and slowing economies have spread to the UK and European stock markets following sharp falls in the US and Asia, BBC reported. The FTSE 100 index of leading companies sank 2.5 per cent on Thursday while the main stock markets in France and Germany saw similar declines.
On Wednesday, US shares recorded their biggest one-day drop since the early days of the Covid pandemic in 2020. Markets were spooked by gloomy forecasts from major US retailers. Countries are also grappling with steep rise in inflation -- the UK's reached a 40-year high of 9 per cent in April -- and there are concerns that some economies are
heading for a slowdown as interest rates are increased in an attempt to counter price rise. "A red wall of worry has built up across financial markets with investors increasingly nervous that economies are set to career into recession," said Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, BBC reported. The FTSE 100 fell steadily through Thursday morning to stand 185.81 points lower at 7252.28, while France's Cac-40 index and Germany's Dax dropped by 2.2 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively. In Asia, Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed down 1.9 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 2.5 per cent. That came after the S&P 500 index in the US, which tracks shares of a wide swath of America's biggest companies, plunged more than 4 per cent on Wednesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.5 per cent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 4.7 per cent. The falls added to weeks of declines on US financial markets.
Kannur Airport reeling under heavy losses
Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IANS) Kerala's fourth and the biggest of all airports -- the Kannur International Airport Limited ( KIAL) -- is reeling under heavy losses. After four years since opening, the losses have now crossed Rs 300 crore, sources said. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in 2018 and has turned out to be a big relief for all political leaders hailing from Kannur, including Vijayan and numerous others, who had to earlier take a flight to the state capital from the neighbouring Kozhikode district. One reason why KIAL is lying in the red is because just as the airport was getting traffic, the Covid pandemic hit and since then it has been struggling despite the best efforts of getting more airlines to operate domestic and international flights from there. Authorities expect that things will change if more and more domestic and international flights begin operations from the the Kannur International Airport.
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Healthtech platform mFine lays Adani, Karuna Nundy, Khurram Parvez among TIME’s ‘100 most off over 50% of its workforce
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) After healthtech platform mFine laid off over 50 per cent of its total workforce (more than 500 employees), Prime Venture Partners which is one of its existing investors said on Monday that this restructuring will give the platform an opportunity to pull through and continue to provide access to quality healthcare. mFine, which raised $48 million (over Rs 356 crore) in Series C
funding co-led by Moore Strategic Ventures and BEENEXT with participation from existing investors like Prime Venture Partners in September last year, has let go half of its total workforce and the fired staff is from operations, product and marketing verticals, according to sources. The Bengaluru-based startup has raised close to $75 million across three equity and debt rounds to date.
Shripati Acharya, managing partner, Prime Venture Partners, told IANS that we are in unprecedented times and the steep change in macro-conditions is particularly difficult on companies who are in active fundraise right now. "Unfortunately, restructuring and layoffs are inevitable in such scenarios and are very hard decisions for entrepreneurs to make. MFine has built a great product which is being used by millions of people and has built a huge hospital network with esteemed doctors," Acharya said. This restructuring will give mFine "an opportunity to pull through and continue to provide access to quality healthcare", Acharya told IANS. With the layoffs, mFine joins a growing list of startups that have laid off employees as investment shrinks and mindless cash burn comes back to haunt them. Recently, Vedantu, BYJU's-owned WhiteHat Jr, Unacademy, CARS24 and more have cut workforce amid high uncertainty in the overall market conditions.
Hackers hit top crypto data websites amid crypto meltdown
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) As the crypto market suffered a meltdown, several top crypto data websites were hit by cyber attacks where a malicious pop-up prompted users to connect their crypto wallets. Crypto data websites Etherscan, CoinGecko, DeFi Pulse and others reported such phishing attacks, reports CoinDesk. The phishing attack appears to come from a domain displaying the Bored Ape Yacht Club logo.A
"The situation is caused by a malicious ad script by Coinzilla, a crypto ad network - we have disabled it now but there may be some delay due to CDN caching. We are monitoring the situation further. Do stay on alert and don't connect your Metamask on CoinGecko," CoinGecko said in a tweet on Saturday. In a tweet, Etherscan urged users to "not confirm any transactions" that popped up on its website. "We've received reports of phishing
popups via a 3rd party integration and are currently investigating. Please be careful not to confirm any transactions that pop up on the website," Etherscan said. The phishing attack on crypto data websites came as stablecoins like Terra Luna crashed and Coinbase suffered a huge outage. Earlier, leading crypto exchange Coinbase suffered a major outage amid crypto mayhem especially with the cryptocurrency Terra Luna, heightening fears among the investor The Coinbase outage came as Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, suspended trading of Terraform Labs' Terra (Luna) and TerraUSD (UST) tokens, which crashed 98 per cent, wiping out the life savings of its investors. On Thursday, over $275 billion were wiped off from global crypto market cap within 24 hours and Bitcoin dropped to nearly $27,000, a level it saw in December 2020. The world's second largest cryptocurrency Ethereum joined the cryptocurrency crash, plummeting in value by 20 per cent.
$1.6 bn worth Ethereum cryptocurrency lost forever since its ‘presale’
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The owners of Ethereum,, the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, have lost their crypto wallets containing 532,426 Ethereum with a current market value of $1.6 billion since its “presale” in 2014. According to new research from CryptoAssetRecovery.com, the largest of these lost wallets holds over $60 million worth of Ethereum. Ethereum is currently priced at about $2,000 amid the current crypto mayhem. In 2014, when it was first offered for ‘presale’, it cost around 30 cents.
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Researchers recently discovered that nearly 7 per cent of the Ethereum bought during the ‘presale’ has never moved from its original wallets, likely meaning that the owners have lost control of their private keys. “The Ethereum presale was literally a sale of Ether to investors before Ether existed. Investors could buy Ether with Bitcoin, even though the Ethereum blockchain did not yet exist, and the genesis block had not yet been mined,” according to the team. Following weeks of speculation, Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum
founder, had announced the sale. He informed potential investors that Ether (his company’s transactional token) would be available in the presale at a discount price of 2,000 Ether (ETH) per Bitcoin (BTC). “The sale will last 42 days, concluding at 23:59 Zug (Europe) time September 2 (2014),” he wrote. “If you purchase Ether, DO NOT lose your wallet file or your password, or you will never be able to access your ether.” Sometimes things went wrong during the presale. For instance, a Washington D.C. family claims that it’s struggling to access about $6 million locked away in an Ethereum presale wallet. An Ethereum presale wallet is only considered “lost” if funds have never moved since they were received from the “genesis block”. Since the genesis block, 630 of the 8,893 addresses, representing just over 7 per cent of the presale wallets, have never moved. “While 7 per cent of these wallets may seem small, the amount of Ethereum stored away in these wallets is staggering. Locked away are 532,426 Ethereum, valued at roughly $1.6 billion at current market prices (April 2022),” the researchers from CryptoAssetRecovery.com noted. Of the 630 wallets that have never moved, the average wallet value is just over 845 Ethereum (roughly $2.6 million at current market price).
influential people of 2022’
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Industrialist Gautam Adani, Supreme Court lawyer Karuna Nundy and Kashmiri rights activist Khurram Parvez are amongst the TIME Magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People of 2022, according to the announcement made on Monday.
The list also includes an Indian American businessperson, Bela Bajaria, who is currently the head of the Global TV at Netflix. Adani is an industrialist, who had just last month, edged past Warren Buffet to become the 5th richest man in the world, is owner of multiple top-brands across sectors. "Adani's once regional business now spans airports, private ports, solar and thermal power and consumer goods," read his profile by TIME. Karuna Nundy, Supreme Court lawyer, known for several landmark cases vis-A-vis gender and women's rights, was described by TIME as "not just a lawyer but also a public activist who ably and bravely uses her voice both inside and outside the courtroom to bring about change." The profile for Khurram Parvez, chairperson of the Asian Federation against Involuntary Disappearances, was authored by journalist Rana Ayyub. "Startled and most deeply honoured to be on #ime100, with
and for the multitudes of people, the court systems, the lawyers, the movements, and the rights I represent. Thank you each of you who has offered support along the way, you know who you are (sic)," Nundy tweeted as the news broke late on Monday evening. "Bajaria is helping create the future of television. The shows she has shepherded have become global phenomena," the TIME profile of Bajaria said. The 100 people in categories such as Icons, Pioneers, Titans, Artists, Leaders and Innovators. Top global leaders include US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Some of the Titans include Apple CEO, Tim Cook, US television show host Oprah Winfrey and Indonesian Michelle Yeoh; Icons included tennis pro Rafael Nadal, while Artists included actors Mila Kunis and Sarah Jessica Parker of the Sex and the City fame.
Crypto mayhem: $3.5 bn worth Bitcoin in Terra reserve just evaporated
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The global crypto mayhem last week wiped out Bitcoin worth $3.5 billion -- created to defend and support the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin which saw a total crash -- and no one has any idea how such a large sum of funds disappeared. Nearly 80,394 Bitcoin worth $3.5 billion were purchased by the Luna Foundation Guard, the non-profit organisation set up to promote the growth of the Terra ecosystem this year, according to Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. CoinDesk reported that while untold billions in value and wealth were lost when those reserves proved inadequate to prevent a "depegging"
last week, what no one knows is what happened to those reserves and where they are now. Terra Labs CEO Do Kwon tweeted that they were "currently working on documenting the use of the LFG BTC reserves during the depegging event. "I've spent the last few days on the phone calling Terra community members - builders, community members, employees, friends and family, who have been devastated by UST depegging," Kwon said in a tweet thread. The UST coin is designed to retain a value of one US dollar at all times but was depegged last week, and fell to just 17 cents. Luna's value
collapsed in one of the most stunning crypto crashes ever recorded. In total, over $15 billion in cryptocurrency value was wiped after the TerraUSD stablecoin collapsed. In the case of Luna Foundation Guard, Elliptic followed the money to major exchanges Gemini and Binance. According to the Blockchain analytics firm, 52,189 BTC was moved to a single account at US crypto exchange Gemini, via several Bitcoin transactions. The remaining 28,205 Bitcoin in Terra's reserves were "moved in their entirety, in a single transaction, to an account at the cryptocurrency exchange Binance". "It is not possible to identify whether these assets were sold or subsequently moved to other wallets," Tom Robinson, co-founder and chief scientist at Elliptic, was quoted as saying. "All we can see is it going into these exchanges," Robinson told CoinDesk. The whereabouts of $3.5 billion still remain a mystery. " Neither I nor any institutions that I am affiliated with profited in any way from this incident. I sold no Luna nor UST during the crisis," according to Kwon, Terra Labs CEO.
Ex-Meta crypto head David Marcus announces Bitcoin startup
San Francisco, May 15 (IANS) David Marcus, former head of Meta's crypto unit, has launched a Bitcoin payments startup that is backed by venture capitalist firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Paradigm. Marcus will serve as CEO with several ex-Meta crypto team members, reports TechCrunch. The startup is aiming "to explore, build and extend the capabilities and utility of Bitcoin." Bitcoin's lightning network allows for cheaper and faster transactions
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than the base level network allows, making it a more ideal platform to leverage for payments and decentralized apps. Marcus, who was also Facebook Messenger head, offered some details on his next company Lightspark that will build Bitcoin's Lightning network. The startup did not disclose the funding amount but said it is led by a16z Crypto and Paradigm, with participation from Thrive Capital, Coatue, Felix Capital, Ribbit Capital, Matrix Partners and Zeev Ventures.
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As Facebook aims to move towards metaverse, several high-profile executives have quit the company. Meta's cryptocurrency head Marcus announced in December he will be leaving the company. His departure came after the company tried and failed to launch a cryptocurrency that could be used to send money online to anyone in the world via Facebook products; Marcus joined Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, in August 2014 after a two-year stint as president of PayPal. His initial role at Facebook was as vice president in charge of the company's Messenger service. He left the Messenger division to launch Facebook's financial projects unit in May 2018. That division announced the company's Libra blockchain currency and the Calibra digital wallet in June 2019, saying that the hope was for both projects to go live in 2020. Neither project saw the light of day after Facebook faced a stiff backlash against and regulators worldwide. It finale shelved all crypto plans.
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Saudi Arabia bans citizens from travelling India to mark NRI festival as part of to 16 nations, including India Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations
Riyadh, May 23 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from travelling to 16 countries, including India, over the Covid-19 situation in those nations, the media reported The General Directorate of Passports said that the list of countries comprised Lebanon,
Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, and Venezuela, The Express Tribune reported. The Directorate emphasised that the validity of the passport of Saudis
who intend to travel to non-Arab countries must be more than six months. Further, the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has assured the public that there were no monkeypox cases detected in the country so far. Abdullah Asiri, Deputy Minister of Health, has said that the Kingdom has the capability to monitor and discover any suspected monkeypox cases and also to fight against the infection if any new case emerges, The Express Tribune reported. "Until now, cases of transmission between humans are very limited, and therefore the possibility of any outbreaks occurring from it, even in countries that have detected cases, are very low," he added. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found.
KTR seeks Indian diaspora’s support for development of T’gana
Hyderabad, May 21 (IANS) Telangana's minister for industries and information technology K.T. Rama Rao has urged the Indian diaspora to support the state to continue the progress. Currently on a visit to the UK, the minister addressed the Indian diaspora at a 'Meet and Greet' event in London on Saturday. In his speech, he highlighted the achievements of Telangana government in the past eight years. KTR, as the minister is popularly known, noted that the members of Indian diaspora have supported the Telangana movement and have always promoted Telangana wherever they are in the world. He thanked the Indian diaspora members for their continued support. He stated that the Telangana delegation had fruitful meetings with
heads of various companies during the official visit. "My job is to promote Telangana and bring investment and create jobs for the people of Telangana. We will establish deeper connections with the UK in the days to come," a statement issued by his office in Hyderabad quoted him as saying. "If you are thinking of setting up your company in Telangana, I urge you to think of setting up your offices in tier II towns and not just Hyderabad," Minister KTR said. "Contribute back to your motherland by supporting us in creation of wealth, employment opportunities, and ensure we motivate others back home. Let's ensure the growth story continues," KTR said. The minister mentioned that the Telangana government has already inaugurated IT Towers
in Khammam, Karimnagar and will soon inaugurate IT Towers in Mahabubnagar and Nizamabad. He also added that there is a great IT sector presence in Warangal. He highlighted that Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) was constructed in less than four years and is providing water for irrigation to lakhs of acres. He stated that KLIP is the world's largest lift irrigation project and everyone should feel proud that it is in India. KTR told the Diaspora that the world's largest Amazon campus is situated in Hyderabad. He said: "Google, Facebook, Micron, Apple, Qualcomm, Uber, Salesforce, and Novartis -- all of their second largest campuses are in Hyderabad and they all have come in the last six years. They have chosen Telangana because of its stable leadership and able governance." He pointed out that Telangana's per capita income, which was Rs 1,24,000 in 2014, rose by 130 per cent to Rs 2,78,000 in seven years. The GSDP, which was Rs 5.6 lakh crore in 2014 grew to Rs 11.54 lakh crore during the same period. These are the numbers given by the Ministry of statistics and program implementation of Government of India. "Telangana is the 11th largest state geographically and 12th largest as per population. But according to the Reserve Bank of India, Telangana today has emerged as the 4th largest contributor to India's economic growth," KTR added.
Take forward the campaign of ‘Bharat Chalo, Bharat Se Judo’, says Modi in Tokyo
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited the Indian community in Japan to join and take forward the campaign of <?> Bharat Chalo, Bharat Se Judo (come to India, join India). Addressing over 700 members of the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, the
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Prime Minister appreciated the Indian community members for their skill, talent and entrepreneurship and their connect with the motherland. Invoking Swami Vivekananda and Rabindranath Tagore, Modi underlined the deep cultural ties that exist between India and Japan.
Highlighting the various socio-economic developments and reform initiatives taken in India in recent years, he said that these reforms have been taken particularly in the domains of infrastructure, governance, green growth, and digital revolution. Before the event, Modi met Japanese indologists, sportspersons, and cultural artistes who are contributing to promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges between India and Japan. He also met the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees in Japan. The Indian diaspora in Japan is estimated to be over 40,000. Modi arrived in Tokyo on Monday morning on a two-day visit on the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He is scheduled to participate in the third Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo on May 24 along with other Quad members. The Prime Minister will also hold a bilateral meeting with Fumio Kishida on May 24.
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Nonprofit Rejoice Health Foundation will be holding a series of events as part of an NRI festival to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence of India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements, The six-month long festival, to be celebrated between July and December, will be held in Delhi-NCR and in different states. It will have a special emphasis on the 32 million large Indian diaspora population living outside India as they have also been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey. It will also ensure participation of diaspora youth and talent across various activities which include classical dance, popular Indian team
sports and yoga. "Through the NRI festival, we want to not only reinforce in the minds of all Indians living outside, the achievements we have made while we celebrate 75 glorious years of Independence, but also showcase our rich culture and tradition which has played a role in getting India on the international map, be it in the field of Yoga, Classical Dance, Music or Sports," Dr Naval Verma, Chairman of Rejoice Health Foundation told IANS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is about awakening of the nation and of global peace and development, and an elixir of atmanirbharta. Addressing the Indian community in Tokyo, recently, he also urged
everyone to join and take forward the campaign of 'Bharat Chalo, Bharat se Judho'. India's Covid vaccination programme has been one of the most successful and largest vaccination programmes compared with the many developed western nations that have significantly lower population, and the country is now open to welcoming tourists with ease and comfort. The Indian diaspora had extended its support amid a brutal second wave of Covid-19 Many Indian doctors in the US were offering their services, others were organising donation drives and generating awareness. According to a Ministry ofA External Affairs report, there are 32 million NRIs and overseas citizens of India (OCIs) residing outside India and overseas Indians comprise the world's largest overseas diaspora. Every year 25 lakhs Indians migrate overseas, which is the highest annual number of migrants in the world. The Rejoice Health foundation with the help of other organisations will be inviting a large number of the Indian diaspora for each of the activities in commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. "We expect a few millions to either directly participate or view various activities over the next six months," Verma said.
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir to open doors by Feb 2024
Abu Dhabi, May 27 (IANS) BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, marked a significant milestone in the construction journey with the 'MahaPeeth' ceremony -- laying the first stone of the first floor of the Mandir. Thus far, the foundation and the ground floor consisting of 14 layers of stone have been completed and this ceremony marked the start of the next stage in the construction of the Mandir which is set to open its doors in 2024. Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the upcoming mandir, and Swami Akshaymunidas Swami who oversees international mandir construction, graced this event, along with over 500 distinguished guests of the UAE including the Ambassador of India to the UAE His Excellency
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Sunjay Sudhir, community leaders and members of the congregation. The excitement of the architects, technical consultants, community officials and volunteers who attended this event was palpable. The construction of the first floor of the Mandir is an important feature as it will shape the 'Garbhagruha' (inner sanctum) which is the central shrine in a Mandir which houses the Deities. In addition to the intricately stone-carved Mandir, the complex spread over 55,000 square meters will also include a large amphitheater, an exhibition hall, a library, a food court, a majlis and two community halls with a total capacity to seat 5,000 people. With seven spires to represent each of the UAE's emirates, the place of
worship will be 32 metres tall when it opens in 2024. Architects and engineers pore over large floor plans to match columns and carvings sent from India to the exact slot at the temple site. Work on the ground floor facade is almost complete. Construction will start soon on the first floor with engravings that depict the lives of Hindu gods, along with friezes decorated with musicians, dancers, peacocks, camels, horses and elephants. More than 1,000 carvings of deities will be added to brackets across the temple's exterior, with at least 30 planned of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. The steps leading to the temple will portray teachings from other ancient civilisations, such as the Mayans.
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Sidhu to surrender in Patiala court Modi’s success mantra to BJP: Work hard
Chandigarh, May 20 (IANS) Former Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu will surrender before a court in his hometown Patiala in Punjab on Friday in a 1988 road rage case in which the Supreme Court convicted him and sentenced him to a oneyear rigorous imprisonment. A few party leaders reached his residence before his surrender to extend moral support to Sidhu, 58, a former legislator from Amritsar (East) and a three-time Amritsar MP from the BJP. Sidhu was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Narendra Modi government in April 2016. He joined the Congress party just days ahead of
the Assembly elections in February 2017. Earlier, Patiala District Congress Committee chief Narinder Pal Lali said Sidhu would reach the court at 10.30 a.m. for surrender and asked the supporters to reach the court complex around 9.30 a.m. It is now learnt that he will surrender postlunch in the court. Sidhu's wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who represented Amritsar (East) as the SAD-BJP combine candidate from 2012-17, reached Patiala from Amritsar on Thursday night. With the apex court imposing the imprisonment, Sidhu said he "will submit to the majesty of law". "Will submit to the majesty of law...," Sidhu, who is not averse to even sharp criticism of his own party and its policies and leaders, said in a tweet on Thursday. The judgment came when Sidhu, riding on an elephant, was staging a protest, along with party workers, against price rise in Patiala where the incident of road rage was reported in 1988. The apex court, which reserved the judgment in March, overturned its 2018 judgment, which had reduced the punishment for Sidhu in the case, after a review petition was filed by the family of Gurnam Singh, who had died in the incident.
On December 27, 1988, the cricketer-turned-politician and one of his friends, Rupinder Singh Sandhu, had on December 27, 1988, hit Gurnam Singh, 65, on his head near the Sheranwala Gate crossing in Patiala. Police said Sidhu fled from the scene after committing the crime. Gurnam Singh was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead. Sidhu said Gurnam Singh died of a cardiac arrest and not because he was punched in the head. Sidhu was acquitted of the murder charges by a trial court in September 1999. However, the Punjab High Court reversed the verdict and held Sidhu and his co-accused guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in December 2006. It sentenced them to three years in jail and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. Both Sidhu and Sandhu filed an appeal in the Supreme Court, which stayed their conviction in 2007. In 2018, the Supreme Court acquitted him of culpable homicide and convicted him of causing hurt in a road rage case in which one person died. In February 2022, the apex court agreed to hear a plea seeking review of its May 15, 2018 verdict, where it let off Sidhu with a mere Rs 1,000 fine.
‘Right man in right party’, Amarinder on Jakhar Chandigarh, May 19 (IANS) Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday congratulated former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar for joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that the "right man is in the right party". He said more leaders are likely to desert the sinking ship of the Congress in the coming days. In a statement issued here, Amarinder Singh said the exodus from the Congress will continue and the party is headed for an imminent doom. "Honest and upright leaders like him (Sunil) cannot breathe in the Congress anymore," he said, adding,
"That space (in the Congress) has become too stifling and too suffocating." The former Chief Minister recalled how within the span of less than a year, the Congress has completely collapsed in Punjab due to one wrong decision. "I was the Chief Minister, while Sunil was the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President, and everything was going so well. We were headed for repeating the government just less than a year ago," he said, adding, "One wrong decision by the leadership proved suicidal for the party that is now staring at its own doom in Punjab and elsewhere in the country."
UP Assembly ready with ‘new look’
Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) The Budget Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly that is scheduled to begin on May 23, will have a completely new look. The state Assembly is now the first e-Vidhan Sabha in the country and has gone completely paperless. This will be more than a year after the Yogi Adityanath government, during its first tenure, turned the state cabinet paperless.
Each member will have a tablet fixed on his seat and the agenda of the proceedings of the House will be available on the tablet itself. Apart from this, the questions asked by the members and the answers given by the government during the Question Hour will also be displayed on the tablet. A two-day orientation and training for all the members and officers of the legislative Assembly and
secretariat began on Friday to equip them with the e-Vidhan Sabha. The state Assembly, this time, will also have a new complexion since major players like Congress and Bahujan Samaj Party have been reduced to being non-players. The Congress has just two members and the BSP has one -- both parties have not been allotted rooms for their party members in the assembly complex. This is ,perhaps, the first time in history that the Congress presence in the Assembly is negligible. Smaller parties like Apna Dal have 12 members, RLD has eight, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), has since and Jansatta Dal has two. Both, the Congress and BSP do not even have representation in the business advisory committee. Meanwhile, the Vidhan Bhawan complex has also been given a makeover and looks swankier than ever.
Nitish calls all party meet on caste census on May 27
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not replied to the call of the state government so far. We are waiting for their response," Nitish Kumar said. "We want to discuss each and every issue related to caste-based census. The leaders of different political parties will give their suggestions which will be a great help," he said. With this statement of Nitish Kumar, it is clear that caste-based census is likely to take place in Bihar soon and its expenses will be borne by the Bihar government. In Bihar, parties like the JD-U, the RJD, the Congress, the Left parties and the AIMIM are in favour of the caste census. The BJP, however, has raised objections. Sources said that the BJP is not likely to attend the
all party meet called by the Chief Minister. Tarkishore Prasad, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar said: "The Chief Minister has told us about the date of meeting for the caste-based census. We are discussing this matter within the party (BJP). We will soon take a call on it." Caste-based census is a long-standing demand of political parties minus the BJP. An all-party delegation headed by Nitish Kumar had also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi eight months ago but actual progress on it was not visible on the ground. In the last one month or so, the situation seems to have changed and Nitish Kumar is firm on his decision.
to meet expectations of 130 cr Indians
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exhorted the BJP workers to work hard to meet the expectations of the 130 crore Indians. He was addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national office-bearers meeting here which Modi attended online. "Even the world looks at India with great expectations," he said. "This aspiration of the people of the country increases our responsibility. The country is setting the target for the next 25 years for itself, the BJP should also set the target for the coming years. The expectations of the people of the country have to be fulfilled. The challenges before the country have to be defeated together with the people." Modi said, "Our philosophy is
the integral humanism of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. Our mantra is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and everyone's effort." Targeting the Congress, Modi said that there was no accountability left of the previous government and the people also did not expect from their government (in Rajasthan). "After 2014, the BJP has brought the country out of despair. Citizens of the country want to get and see the results before their eyes. I consider this a huge positive change apart from the political gains and losses. When the expectations of the people increase, it is necessary for the government to act." Modi said, "The public awareness also creates pressure, it also inspires. When expectations rise, so does the urge to culminate in hard work to bring about results. This spirit will take the country to new heights." "As BJP workers, we have no right to sit in peace. There is a BJP government in 18 states, more than 1300 MLAs, more than 400 MPs. Looking at these successes, one would feel that enough is enough, but if we had to enjoy the power, then one can think of taking rest. We do not accept this path. Even after hoisting the victory flag, we are restless,
impatient, eager because our goal is to take India to the heights which were dreamed by those who died for the country's Independence. "Some political parties find loopholes in society and cash in on the weakness at times of casteism... regionalism..., etc. We need to be aware of such people... We have to move ahead with the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat goal. "There will be attempts to divert you, but you have to stand firm for the country's development. "Some party ecosystem is working to divert attention from main issues...we need to avoid getting entangled in such a trap... "We need to stay on development issues...with this we will be able to focus on development based politics...we need to connect more and more people with the BJP." He also warned the people to stay away from the parties which are based on family politics and said they have damaged the country and lost valuable time. "Their life starts from the family and everything goes for the family... BJP will have to fight against these parties...This is dangerous for democracy..." he said.
Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict’s release stokes embers of Tamil sub-nationalism
Chennai, May 22 (IANS) The ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK are vying with each other to take the credit for the release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict, Perarivalan who was freed by the Supreme Court on May 18. Immediately after the release of Perarivalan, AIADMK leaders and former Chief Ministers O. Panneerselvam and Edappadi K. Palaniswami in a statement said that his release was a <?> victory wholly' for the party. The leaders said that it was the former Chief Minister and AIADMK leader, late J. Jayalalithaa who had in a declaration in the state assembly in February 2014 said that if the central government did not take a decision immediately for the release of the seven convicts, her government would go ahead with the decision of the state cabinet to release all the seven convicts. The AIADMK leaders said that the government led by them had in 2018 decided <?> boldly' to release all seven convicts and that it was that decision of the AIADMK government that has formed the basis of the Supreme Court judgment. The ruling DMK went one step ahead with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin hugging Perarivalan hours after he was released and claiming the Supreme Court judgment as <?> historic' and that his release after
spending 31 years in prison was a huge victory for the state. Stalin met Perarivalan and his mother Arputham Ammal at the Chennai airport lounge hours after the Supreme Court verdict on his release. Apart from the two big Dravidian parties, smaller political parties that were constituted on the basis of Tamil nationalism also welcomed the release of Perarivalan. AMMK leader, TTV Dhinarakan said that the release of Perarivalan was a welcome decision of the apex court. The Dravidian political parties in Tamil Nadu want to capitalise on the euphoria created by the release of Perarivalan among the local Tamil populace. They know that if they don't move along with the sentiments of the Tamil populace, they will lose ground. The major and minor Dravidian parties know that Tamil nationalism that is inbuilt in the psyche of an ordinary Tamilian will backfire on them if they don't go along with the sentiments and the ground realities. There was a perception among the Tamil people that the decision of Rajiv Gandhi to send the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka was a wrong decision and that the Tamils there were at the receiving end of the IPKF. C. Rajeev, political analyst, and Director, Centre for Policy and Development Studies, a think tank based out of Chennai, told IANS the "death sentence is not a solution to any issue but the celebrations after the release of Perarivalan and the rush by both the AIADMK and DMK leadership welcoming the release is a clear political move aimed at the Tamil diaspora and to highlight before the Tamil diaspora and general Tamil community that they were really caring about Tamil and Tamil populace across the globe." However the two major national political parties in Tamil Nadu,
the Congress and the BJP came out strongly against the action of the Chief Minister and the Tamil political parties openly supporting the release of Perarivalan. Congress Tamil Nadu state president K.S. Alagiri immediately after the Supreme Court order releasing Perarivalan said, "Perarivalan is not innocent, the Supreme court has released him on some legalities". BJP Tamil Nadu state president, K. Annamalai said the DMK was glorifying a murder convict who has been released by the Supreme Court using its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution. He said that 17 people were killed along with Rajiv Gandhi and the dead included eight policemen. Annamalai said that the BJP while accepting the Supreme Court judgment was firm on its stand that all seven convicts are grave offenders. While both the BJP and the Congress have come out strongly against creating a hype over the release of Perarivalan, the Dravidian majors and splinter Tamil political parties are creating a hype over the release to whip up Tamil regionalism. Dr R. Padmanabhan, Director, SocioEconomic Development Foundation, a think tank based in Madurai, told IANS, "Tamil regionalism is coming to the fore over here and regional political parties are trying to whip up Tamil sentiments to try and increase their support base. The Tamil cause in Sri Lanka has always been a matter of sympathy in Tamil Nadu and the regional parties are trying to follow this while the national political parties cannot take such a position in this case." With the release of Perarivalan, calls for the release of the other convicts in the case are also being raised in the state with the octogenarian mother of Nalini, another convict, demanding her release.
Navneet Rana to present her case before Privilege Committee
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Amravati MP Navneet Rana will on Monday present before Privilege Committee of the Lok Sabha, her charges against Maharashtra Police for "illegally arresting" and "manhandling" her over the Hanuman Chalisa row.
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Navneet, along with her MLA husband Ravi Rana, was arrested after she announced to recite Hanuman Chalisa in front of 'Matoshree', the residence of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackarey. In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker
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Om Birla, she had accused the Maharashtra government and the state police of misbehaviour. On May 4, the Mumbai Court granted conditional bail to the couple. After being released on bail, Navneet Rana came to Delhi and met the Speaker of Lok Sabha on 9 May and briefed him about the whole matter. The duo was booked and arrested by Khar Police Station on April 23 and slapped with several charges, including sedition, breach of public peace, making inciting statements, and other sections for their plans to chant Hanuman Chalisa outside the Thackeray's personal home in Bandra east.
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5 reasons to buy diamonds
Diamonds are the symbol of ultimate sophistication and commitment for generations. This precious gem has stood the test of time and endurance for billions of years. It represents strength, resilience and the power to overcome obstacles. Nothing else signifies the natural wonder, uniqueness and beauty of mother nature, as does a diamond. Here are five reasons to buy diamonds shared by Toranj Mehta, Director, Marketing, De Beers India: The epitome of purity When you contemplate the rarity and clarity of diamonds, it is no surprise that the gems have been more than just sparkling accessories over the course of history. Through their journey on earth, diamonds have stood strong during natural disasters. Formed by the extreme heat in the Earth’s mantle diamonds go through a myriad of other stringent processes and checks before they’re ready to be held in the hands and hearts of a customer. Thus, with its everlasting brilliance, the diamond symbolises purity and
strength making it a popular choice. Diamonds are forever Owning diamond jewellery is definitely a superior style statement. Diamonds are, without doubt, the world’s most precious, beautiful and rare gems that are inherently valuable. These forever cherished pieces of carbon have evolved to become symbols of status, power, and eternal love and reflect a sense of gratitude and acknowledgement. Trends have changed over the decades but the growing interest in diamond jewellery has only increased, making it one of the most aspirational purchases. After all, nothing is “forever” more than eye-catching diamond jewellery. Therefore, in more ways than one, a diamond is forever. The ultimate symbol of a meaningful gift Diamonds have always symbolized love, commitment, intimacy, achievement and self-expression. That is why they top the gift lists across the world, surpassing other luxury goods. Consumers have
come to attach a deep sentimental connection to diamond jewellery they own or gift to their loved ones. When it comes to buying gifts on special occasions, people are now drawn to make quality purchases that are real, valuable, long-lasting, and that define a deep meaning and commitment. Thus, diamond jewellery becomes a timeless gift and a strong icon of power and eternity. Enduring value Because of their enduring value, diamonds are often seen as a special gift which can be passed down through generations. Diamonds reflect a sense of gratitude and acknowledgement. When you purchase a diamond you are holding a piece of history that’s forever captured - an irreplaceable emotion or a priceless memory. And in a world of short-term fixes where so much is disposable, symbols of enduring value and strength are more important than ever. Diamonds are a piece of eternity Diamonds hold memories of your achievements and accomplishments, reminding you to continue to aspire, achieve and celebrate each milestone in your life. They hold stories of romance and commitment passed on to the next generation and serve as a reminder of your sparkling life. Be it of any size or shape, diamonds will never go out of style. Therefore, when you buy a diamond, you are also purchasing a piece of eternity, making life brilliant for generations.
Cannes with Bollywood captioned the photos she shared, "#cannes2022 #frenchriviera." Tamannaah Bhatia
Adding more glam to the event May 19, 2022 (IANSlife) It's time for the Bollywood celebs' red carpet looks, where some made their dream debut at the fest, some added more glam to the event, and many simply stole the show with their presence at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Helly Shah
This year, TV actress Helly Shah made her Cannes Film Festival debut. She styled a green-hued ensemble with a risque thigh-high slit perfectly for the occasion. Helly posted the glamorous photos to her Instagram account with the caption, "Thankful and Grateful Debut at Cannes couldn't have been a better one ... Thank you @lorealparis for making it the PERFECT #festivaldecannes #cannes2022 #cannes." Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
On Day 2 of the film festival, Bollywood's biggest star, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, turned heads in two different yet majestic looks.
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The actress wore a pink Valentino pantsuit for the first look and exuded charm. Aish walked the red carpet in a stunning black gown with embellished flower sleeves for the second look. Pooja Hedge
Pooja looked stunning in a stunning pink sleeveless gown. She wore her hair in a low rise ponytail and added some make-up to steal the show. Hina Khan
Hina Khan's first look for the 75th Cannes Film Festival wowed everyone. The actress chose a stunning strapless red gown as her outfit of the day. She wore minimal makeup and had a flawless base. Hina
Tamannaah's Cannes photos went viral, with many social media users praising her appearance. She was dressed in a monochrome black gown with a long trail. Urvashi Rautela
Urvashi Rautela made her Cannes dream debut in a white off-shoulder ruffle gown, and she once again steals the show with her good sense of make-up and looks mesmerising. Kamal Hasaan, AR Rahman and many more
Many celebrities, including Kamal Haasan, AR Rahman, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, R Madhavan, and others, were part of the Indian delegation at Cannes 2022, and we must say that these men looked dapper.
80s crimped hairstyle trend is here to stay
Began in the 1980s and became popular in the 1990s as a result of celebrity endorsements, crimped hairstyle is a kind of hairstyle that has been styled into tight, meandering waves, creating a crumpled, wavy appearance. Frizzy-crimped hair can be styled in a variety of ways, ranging from 90s-inspired looks to more delicate looks. Rayed Merchant, SSIZ Director of Marketing, shares some crimped hairstyles to try, such as a tempting-wavy voluminous pony, Instagrammable zig-zag curls, and a modern take on elegant Hollywood waves. Natural-looking crimped hair: We've been plagued by the more modern, and let's be honest, more wearable, crimped hairstyles that we've seen all over the world. Choose a style with a centre parting to give the crimps a more natural
and non-uniform appearance. Vintage wavy crimped hair: Hair crimpers frequently give hair a distinct zig-zag finish, but if you prefer larger 'kinks', you can achieve a more subtle effect with Ikonic's crimp and style hair styler, which has a wider wave plate. Side-swept glam look: You like the retro look of Hollywood and want to show off your vintage charm. The side retro-glam look is ideal for you. Simply curl your hair with a crimper machine to achieve this look. Then, make a deep part and place the hair on the brow. Set the hairstyle for a few minutes with mousse. That's it. Finish the look with some dazzling hair clips, and you're ready to embrace your inner vintage diva. Crimped and elegant: Out with the crimped, wild hairstyles and in with more lustrous, refined looks like this elegant updo. Working on small
sections with the subtle crimped finish while wearing blonde balayage tresses in a low ponytail to make these kinky sections really stand out. The classic crimp: Go for this look that gives you the perfect charm, with the long blonde tresses loosely curled and then crimped in sections. The new crimp on the block: Get Ariana Grande's hairstyle, which features a super-soft, pulled-back look and brow-grazing fringe, with a generous, lightly crimped ponytail for a retro twist! The perfect ponytail: What's more classic than a ponytail? Curled ponytails, on the other hand, maybe the best bet if you're tired of regular ponytails and want to add a little zing to your hairstyle. Simply use a professional hair crimping machine to curl your hair. Then, using a rubber band, secure the hair. Take a few strands from your hair and trim your face. This look works well with a variety of outfits and is ideal for both parties and casual day trips. The half up -- half down look: Do you want your free spiritual attitude to be guided by your hairstyle? This half-up, half-down style is ideal for you. Curl your hair with a hair curler machine to achieve this look. Then, tie a ponytail at the top of your hair. Pull some front strands out to frame the face and add personality. Apply hairspray to your hairstyle and get ready to rock this chic and trendy look.
Three definitive trends to nurture the philosophy of diamond jewellery in 2022 May 13, 2022 (IANSlife) "The memory that a piece of jewellery holds is potent. In the past, we bought jewellery for an occasion, a birthday or anniversary, but now when I buy jewellery I'm constantly thinking about my daughter--what she would like, and what she would want to wear. I think that's one of the differences between the old heirlooms and the new. In fact, new heirlooms are made to be personal, more wearable, and set with a purpose," says Roohi Oomerbhoy Jaikishan, Entrepreneur and Fashion Icon. Jewellery is a form of self-expression for the younger generation, and they want to tell their own stories with a dash of whimsy and glitz -- truly representative of what natural diamonds stand for. Keeping in mind the impact of the cultural transformation over the last year on consumer behaviour, jewellery purchase has seen a shift towards exploring classical timeless designs intertwined with an edgy appeal that can seamlessly fit into everyone's new routine. The second edition of the jewellery trend report by the Natural Diamond Council in India and the United Arab Emirates offers insight and predictions on the natural diamond jewellery that is set to make statements in 2022. Richa Singh, Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council India & The Middle East, said, "Natural diamonds continue to be the epitome of luxury and celebration of personal milestones. The past two years have redefined the way we express ourselves through fashion and jewellery and our trend report conveys the invaluable experiences that have set the tone for the year. It reflects a whimsical spirit that is grounded in vintage choices, to create means of self-expression, adding a sense of playfulness and glamour to your personal style; a true definition of the charisma that younger millennials and GenZ audiences demonstrate. Curated by the best minds in the field of fashion and style this is an exceptional compilation of invaluable insights into the preferences of the wearer as well as the times we live in." Encapsulating the sensibilities that define the aesthetics of today, Bibhu Mohapatra, Global Fashion Designer, said, "Fine jewellery has the ability to tell stories -- that's what makes them heirlooms. They can be passed through generations, each time telling the stories of those who once owned and wore the pieces. It's like the story of a natural diamond, which is formed over billions of
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years and lives eternally." According to the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and Style Collective, three definitive trends will nurture the philosophy of diamond jewellery in 2022. "Hoops with a Twist", is the first trend to define this year's jewellery, the hero earring silhouette when studded with natural diamonds seamlessly transforms the classic, flirtatious accessory into a riveting pair that lights up the red carpet. The current renditions of the classic hoops represent innovation and whimsy, clustered diamonds, interlinked details, and a variety of shapes that, quite literally, reinvent the wheel. Rhea Kapoor, Film Producer and Stylist, said, "A hoop is not an earring that takes itself seriously -- and I love that! One of the first pieces of diamond jewellery I bought myself was a pair of diamond hoops. Even as a child, I would steal my mom's gold hoops from the 1980s and wear them. I like classics but there is always a slight irreverence, so I gravitate towards irregular hoops, that have some personality and character, that is not perfect."
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Another trend to mark this year's fashion expressions is "Mismatched Diamonds", allowing the wearers to make a statement with subtlety. Combining a variety of differently cut diamonds in one piece of jewellery defines their personal style and presents an opportunity to get creative with their own pieces and add to their collections.
Lastly, "Vintage Cuts", are to be making a resurgence this year with a special focus on "Briolettes" and "Rose Cuts". When live red-carpet events resumed, after the mandated break during the pandemic, Briolettes remained a mainstay on some of the most glamorous looks. The lending movement to a piece, the drop-shaped diamond mirrors the new era of audiences who express their personality with style and independence. Rose-Cut diamonds, one of the oldest cuts in the world, exuberate an understated elegance and a vintage aesthetic. Unique, delicate, radiant and one of the most coveted diamond cuts, the rose cut is starting to become a cut of choice for engagement rings. They take me back to those times of uncomplicated happiness and hope, of a lightness of being.
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LEAD STORIES BEAUTY
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15, 2022
10 steps to successful teenager skincare
Acne is a common teenage problem May 6, 2022 (IANSlife) Ever wondered why we have a special name for a certain number of years in our life? That’s because this period is truly unique. It is what we call teenage years. While these are some of the best years of life before you hit adulthood, this time is also characterised by loads of stress. The stress could be related to examinations, friends circle, personal image or the changing physical self. All this takes a heavy toll on teenage skin which calls for a dedicated regime to protect and nourish it. Dr. Gagan Bhatia, founder of Uniqaya said, "Typically, teenage skin can encounter issues such as acne breakouts, excessive oil production, blemishes, whiteheads and blackheads, sunburns or even eczema. Teenage skin becomes sensitive due to changing hormonal structure of the body and thus requires extra attention". Follow these few steps which to maintain excellent skincare and thus be confident and comfortable
in your skin shared by Dr. Gagan: Gentle Cleansing: It is important to first understand your skin type and use a good cleanser that complements it. You should always use a gentle circular motion while cleansing your skin as rubbing it too harshly would rob your skin of its moisture, leaving it dry and itchy. You should always avoid using soap and go for a mild cleanser instead. Moisturising Your Skin: You should always apply a moisturiser at least twice a day to maintain the hydration levels of your skin. This is an important step to keep your skin soft and supple. You should invest in a good moisturiser that not only protects your skin but also repairs it from within. Sunscreen: Sunscreen protects your skin even inside the house and not just when you are out in the sun. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 should be a mandatory part of your skincare routine. Exfoliation once a week: Hormonal changes usually cause your pores to clog due to excessive oil production. Exfoliation is a game-changer when it comes to unclogging them but one should be mindful not to overuse it. While there are plenty of exfoliators available in the market, there are some excellent homemade scrubs too. Acne Treatment: Acne is the common teenage enemy. It is always a good idea to check with a skin specialist who can prescribe a chemical composition suitable to your skin type. There are some very famous anti-acne compositions available like salicylic acid, benzoyl
peroxide etc. Do not sleep with the makeup on: One cannot stress enough how important it is to wash your face before bed. It is a well-known fact how your skin repairs itself at night. Leaving makeup on or sleeping with all the accumulated dirt on your skin may prevent the skin to heal, thus causing more acne breakouts. Avoid touching your face too often: Be mindful of the fact that every time you touch your face, you are introducing more dirt and bacteria and spreading the oil. This simply means more chances of a breakout. It is also important to never pop your pimples. This increases inflammation and spreads infection on the skin. Nighttime skincare routine: The skin repairs itself at night. Using the right products on the skin before bed can enhance the healing process. It is important to wash your face, apply a moisturiser, a lip balm and then hit your bed. Eat a balanced diet: You should add loads of green vegetables to your diet. Consuming fried and oily food will only create more room for problematic skin and aggravate all existing skin troubles. A well-balanced diet is a key to good skin. Follow a healthy lifestyle: Being responsible for your body as a teenager will not only bless your teens but also pave the way to good adulthood ahead. Your skin is what you eat and how you feel. It reflects your overall health. Following a healthy lifestyle enriched with a good diet, exercise and good sleep will show on your skin and make you glowing and radiant.
Nail Art trends for 2022
A new year ushers in a slew of fresh fashion trends. With the sweltering winter coming to a close and spring on the way, it's crucial to keep an eye out for the new year's nail trends. Our nails have become as significant as our makeup and clothing. It brightens up one's entire appearance and gives a complete polished appeal. Here are the trends for 2022: Colourful French manicure Make a more tasteful version of the most elegant and classic manicure. One of the most popular summer nail designs will be coloured French tips in a variety of colours ranging from blue to yellow to pink. The classic French manicure had fallen out of favour, but it has been revived by celebrities and models, and it now looks better than ever. In no time, you’ll be set for your summer vacation with these bright nails.
Bold patterns With the y2k trend in 2021, we'll be back in the early 2000s. This year, we'll take a step forward and look to the late 1990s for inspiration. Squiggly designs and bright colours, as well as geometrical patterns like squares and circles, will be popular. It's a distinctive and colourful style that will help you stand out and get people's attention. Minimalism It's true that a little goes a long way. Nude tones, pastel colours, and a medium length nail are shown on the minimalist's nail. It's ideal for
Why You Should Ditch Shampoo and Co-Wash Your Hair Instead
Today, shampoos of various kinds in the market offer multiple benefits and make tall claims when it comes to hair care. However, there are very few brands that are providing chemical-free organic hair care solutions, and the numbers get further restricted amid the increased quest for vegan and nature-oriented personal care solutions of the end consumers. However, more often than not, the users tend to opt for products that might meet their needs, but compromise on certain key aspects. To overcome this dilemma, users must be made aware that co-washing is also a technique which can replace the need for shampooing and is far much better and more effective for the hair care process, especially for a few hair kinds. Clelia Cecilia Angelon, the founder and CEO of global vegan personal care brand Surya Brasil shares in-depth technique: What is the co-washing technique? Clelia: Co-wash is a technique for cleaning the strands in which you
wash your hair using a conditioner without petrolatum or mineral oils. The main benefit of co-washing is to clean the strands without causing them to dry out, which is a common case when you use a shampoo laced with chemicals or when you do not maintain the apt frequency for it. Co-washing is a less aggressive cleaning technique that preserves hair's natural oiliness and can be done by anyone who has naturally dry hair or who has dry or fragile hair. However, it can be used for any type of hair depending on their health. This technique should be avoided on greasy or oily hairs. Who is most benefited by this technique? Clelia: Though it can be used by anyone with any length of hair, it is especially suitable for chemically treated hairs that are highlighted, dry, curly and frizzy. Shampoos with chemical content, especially the anti-dandruff ones, are mostly stronger in chemical composition and tend to reduce the colour content of dyed hair quickly as compared to regular
shampoos. Hence, co-washing the hair with an organic natural or vegan product helps your hair retain colour for a longer period of time due to the gentle and natural composition of these conditioners. Who should avoid the co-washing technique? Clelia: People with any kind of skin irritation or scalp related ailments should avoid not just co-washing but every other hair care treatment and should consult their physician for the hair care processes. Scalp ailment such as seborrhoea is one of the conditions where co-washing is strictly avoidable. In this case, it can develop fungi or bacteria that cause the hair to fall out, so it is strongly advised not to adhere to this practice without proper consultation. However, there are not many rules regarding the number of washes. However, if shampooing gives you a sense of better cleanliness you can also alternate the co-wash, with washes with sulphate-free shampoos. Most effective Co-wash process: The cleaning process is very simple. Simply replace shampoo with co-wash in routine hygiene. Wet hair with warm water and massage for a few minutes. Remove excess water. Apply the hair mask and massage for a few minutes. Rinse your hair with water thoroughly. Apply the conditioner at the root and along the entire length to the ends, massaging well. Massage the strands from top to bottom to clean the strands with the conditioner. Then, rinse without leaving the excess conditioner in the hair.
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Long Nails Long nails will be in style this year, so say goodbye to those short ones. Short nails are no longer fashionable, and long nails can be seen on practically every fashionable person’s hands. The most popular long nail forms are almond, oval, and square. These nails will make you feel confident and powerful, and will aid you in achieving all of your 2022 goals.
someone who doesn't want to put too much thought into their manicure but yet wants to look flawless. This nail design is incredibly delicate and sophisticated, and it will add a little something to every clothing you wear. Rhinestones People have always enjoyed a dash of sparkle and glam, and this tendency isn't going away anytime soon. Flowers, French tips, or a simple abstract pattern on your nails will not only make you feel dressed up, but they will also make you look dressed up. This manicure will have you ready and glammed out for any major events or parties. Matt nails People have always been drawn to a bit more bling and glamour, and this trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Flowers, French tips, or a simple abstract design added to your nails will not only make you feel dressed up, but they will also make you look dressed up. This manicure will have you looking polished and ready for any big events or gatherings.
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Revive Your Lips
Do you want your lips to be soft and beautiful, with a perfect glow on your face? "As lips do not have sebaceous glands, they may become dry and chapped easily. On the contrary, our skin remains soft and supple because of the presence of the sebaceous gland which is responsible for the secretion of oil. And this is the reason why people have a tendency of licking their lips which makes them even drier", says beauty expert Shahnaz Husain. Winter dryness can cause the lips to develop cracks and become flaky, while during summer lips may get dehydrated or sunburnt. So, pay attention to your lips all year round with an orderly care routine. Continue reading to learn Shahnaz's various lip-nourishing tips: Begin with Exfoliation Dead cells may not be visible to our naked eyes but it is present on undernourished lips, just as they are in the rest of your body and this is when exfoliation comes in handy. Exfoliation improves blood circulation to the lips, allowing them to receive enough oxygen, resulting in younger and healthier-looking lips. However, do not use a facial exfoliator on your lips. To remove dry skin, simply rub the lips with a soft, moist towel. Before you begin the exfoliation
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process, make sure that the surface of the lips is properly cleansed. There are several ingredients available that will give you incredible results such as: Ground oats, sugar, honey and vegetable oil Sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon and honey Orange peel powder, brown sugar and almond oil Coconut oil, honey, brown sugar and lukewarm water Ground coffee, sugar, honey and almond oil Lemon juice, petroleum jelly and ground sugar The ingredients mentioned above are inexpensive and abundant in vitamins and minerals. Not only are they going to provide your lips with much-needed moisture and nutrients, but will also have antiseptic benefits. While scrubbing your lips, be extremely gentle with grainy substances, in order to prevent cuts or bleeding. Use a lip mask After getting done with scrubbing, the surface of the lip becomes a fertile ground to accept nutrients. The type of lip mask that one should apply would be heavily dependent on their need such as tending to
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dry lips, colouring, brightening, simply nourishing, etc. One simply needs to mix up all the ingredients mentioned below, gently apply it on their lips and let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes. So if you are someone with complains of having dry and chapped lips all the time, here are the ingredients that you need to mix: Mashed avocado and honey Honey, curd and olive oil Honey and lemon juice Coconut oil Pure almond oil These ingredients will nourish the skin of the lips, making them softer and smoother. If you want to shower your lips with organic colour, then use the following ingredients: 6 Rose petals and milk Beetroot juice and honey Mashed strawberry, almond oil and honey Filled with copious amounts of nutrients and antibiotic properties, the results of using a lip mask on a regular basis can be beneficial. Apply moisturiser Instead of using artificially manufactured lip balms, switching to homemade lip balm will not just enrich your lips with proper moisture but also tend to the sensitivity of lips. The simplest lip balm to make is a beetroot lip balm which will require just a beetroot and ghee. Beetroot is rich in Vitamin C, which will help in protecting and healing lips. And ghee will replenish the moisture. Here is how you can make it: Take half a cup of beetroot juice, mix it with 1-2 teaspoon of ghee and refrigerate it until it solidifies. Be careful about storing the beetroot lip balm inside the refrigerator when you are not using it, otherwise, it will be spoilt because of oxidation.
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LEAD STORIES SPORTS
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15 2022
Determined Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to win maiden IPL title
Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) A determined Gujarat Titans made their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) season an unforgettable one by lifting the 2022 title with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in front of a roaring home crowd of 1,04,859 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. By finishing off a chase of 131 with 11 balls remaining and defeating Rajasthan for the third time in IPL 2022 after losing the toss, Gujarat have capped off a season where they exceeded everyone's pre-tournament expectations to become champions in their debut season of the competition. Chasing 131 wasn't going to be easy for Gujarat on a slow, dry pitch with variable bounce, where Hardik Pandya had taken a fantastic 3/17 in the first innings. But with a below-par total to chase down, Gujarat paced their chase in a clinical manner to clinch the trophy. Wriddhiman Saha was clean bowled by a quick inswinger from Prasidh
Krishna while Matthew Wade flicked straight to mid-wicket off Trent Boult. After Gujarat could amass just 31/2 from power-play, Rajasthan's bowling continued to be incisive from both ends as Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya struggled to break free despite some boundaries here and there. Gill, who was dropped on fourth ball of the innings, earned another reprieve in the eighth over when a hoick down the pitch wasn't caught by a diving extra cover. But the introduction of Ravichandran Ashwin brought Pandya the chance to find his groove, taking the off-spinner for a four with a thick outer edge past the keeper and followed it up with a six over wide long-on. The 63-run stand off 53 balls between Pandya and Gill ended when Yuzvendra Chahal took out the former with the one turning away and taking the outer edge, giving a catch to slip. It seemed like Pandya's dismissal would leave Gujarat in a spot of bother.
David Miller, one of their key players in the season, began by driving Obed McCoy through extra cover for a boundary and then dispatched an overpitched ball from Ashwin over long-on to make the equation 22 runs off the last four overs. The left-hander took two boundaries off Krishna's final over, a pull swivelled over fine leg followed by a thick edge through third man. Gill finished off the innings in style with a swivelled six off McCoy over deep square leg to make Gujarat IPL 2022 champions. Earlier, Pandya recorded his best IPL bowling figures to restrict Rajasthan to a low total in the title clash. With the crowd firmly behind him, Pandya took out Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer in a tight bowling display by the bowling unit. Yashasvi Jaiswal began by playing seven dots before clearing Mohammed Shami over mid-off for a boundary, followed by an emphatic lofted drive over cover for six. He
went on to hook Yash Dayal for a six over long leg, but the left-arm pacer struck on the very next ball, cramping the left-hander for room and miscuing the pull to deep square leg. Despite the Jaiswal blitz, Gujarat kept Rajasthan on a tight leash in power-play, with Lockie Ferguson bowling the fastest ball of the tournament with a wide yorker going past a circumspect Buttler's bat. After Rashid Khan didn't leak any boundary in his first two overs, including getting turn from his googly, Buttler made full use of the width from Ferguson to smash back-to-back boundaries. Samson tried to up the ante but miscued the pull off the outer edge to backward point off Pandya. He was nailing his hard lengths against Devdutt Padikkal, which eventually forced the left-hander to end his misery by cutting to short third man off Khan. Pandya's seam up delivery on back of the length worked again when Buttler nicked behind to Saha. Hetmyer carted Pandya for boundaries through off-side in the 15th over. But the Gujarat skipper had the last laugh when the left-hander defended too early on a back of the length ball and popped a simple return catch back to the bowler, effectively breaking the back of Rajasthan's innings. With R Sai Kishore taking out Ravichandran Ashwin and Trent Boult, Riyan Parag and Obed McCoy produced a boundary each to take Rajasthan to 130 before being dismissed in the final over, paving the way for Gujarat to take the trophy. Brief Scores: Rajasthan Royals 130/9 in 20 overs (Jos Buttler 39, Yashasvi Jaiswal 22; Hardik Pandya 3/17, R Sai Kishore 2/20) lost to Gujarat Titans 133/3 in 18.1 overs (Shubman Gill 45 not out, Hardik Pandya 34; Trent Boult 1/14, Yuzvendra Chahal 1/20) by seven wickets.
IPL displays world’s largest cricket jersey, Winning trophy fantastic, really happy for the guys: Gary Kirsten enters Guinness Book of world records
Ahmedabad, May 29 (IANS) The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League has taken a giant leap by getting itself registered in the Guinness Book of World Records after
displaying a giant jersey during the closing ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The former India head coach Ravi
Shastri who was doing presenters' duties, announced about it. The jersey was numbered 15, representing the 15th edition of the tournament. It also held the symbols of all the 10 teams that participated in IPL 2022. Later, the IPL took to Twitter and shared a video of the jersey launch at the world's largest cricket stadium. David Miller, the middle-order batter and one of the key persons behind Gujarat Titans' success, wants to soak in the atmosphere of the final in a completely packed stadium. "It's been a long time, these finals don't come around too many times. The beautiful atmosphere here, I want to soak it up and I'm very excited," said the left-hander in a pre-final chat with broadcasters Star Sports.
Asia Cup hockey: Playing aggressive hockey in second half helped us come back against Malaysia, says Rajbhar
Jakarta, May 29 (IANS) A timely switch in tactics by India coach Sardar Singh at half-time helped the Indian men's team make a superb comeback against Malaysia in a thrilling 3-3 draw in a Super 4s match in the Asia Cup hockey competition here on Sunday. India were totally subdued in the first half of the match as Malaysia scored once in each quarter to take
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a 2-0 lead. India came back strongly in the second half and took 3-2 lead before the Malaysians scored a goal five minutes before the end of the match to draw the match The draw meant that India were tied with Japan with four points from a win and a draw. However, they were placed second in the table on an inferior goal difference but remained on course to play in
the gold medal match. Asked what changed between the two halves of the match, Indian player Pawan Rajbhar said coach Sardar Singh switched the tactics at half-time. "In the first half, we were very defensive. At the half-time, the coach sir told us to play more aggressively. He told us not to get bogged down by the score and to play our natural game. We did just that and it helped us to make a comeback in the match," Rajbhar told the official broadcaster after the match. Rajbhar, gave an example of self-less play when he set up senior forward SV Sunil for the second goal with a superb pass after doing the spadework, said every player was pumped up after the first half and tried to do their best in the second. Rajbhar was adjudged the Player of the Match for his superb performance.
Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) Gary Kirsten, the mentor of Gujarat Titans, was understandably a happy man after the side defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in front of a roaring home crowd of 1,04,859 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. In a tournament which almost ran for two months, Gujarat made big splashes by being the most consistent side, topping the table, securing a direct ticket to the final and eventually winning the trophy. "It's fantastic, really happy for the guys, they've put a lot into the tournament, great for Ashish (Nehra, head coach) and Vikram (Solanki, director of cricket) as well. You're looking for good balance, good depth in the auction but most importantly you're looking for players who can different roles, the one thing we've learnt with Ashish is finding guys who were versatile, and at 4, 5 and 6 - we've got that," said Kirsten to broadcasters Star Sports after the match. For Gujarat, there were different players who stood up at various moments to take the side home, something which pleased Kirsten. "We all got energy out of it, we've had a great bowling attack - through the end we went a bowler strong and a batter light, but we were always confident, just to get good balance in
the team. Sai Kishore came into the team as a left-arm spinner and did really well as well." Asked about his experience of working alongside captain Hardik Pandya, Kirsten had words of appreciation for him. "He has been fantastic; I've looked working with him. He's a high-profile player in India but he's incredibly humble, wanting to learn as a leader and engage with his players which I thing is really, really important. He's tried to help the youngsters, he's come in and played a different responsibility. You never stop learning as a coach, every IPL is a learning experience, that's what I enjoy." Apart from Pandya, Kirsten also enjoyed his reunion with
Ashish Nehra, after being together at Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2019. "I've loved working with Ashish, he's really strong tactically trying to put a gameplan together on the fly is not easy. There are so many variables in each game, but what I've enjoyed has been the responsibility players have taken to win games for us." Kirsten signed off by saying that it was ironic for them to win the trophy at their home ground, where they kicked off their pre-season training in March. "It is amazing to win in our first season. We came out here pre-season to do a bit of training and it was empty, you could hear an echo here, so it is great to come back and get a full stadium."
Australia to tour India for white-ball series ahead of Men’s T20 World Cup
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Melbourne, May 30 (IANS) World T20 champions Australia will play a white-ball series in India this September ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the dates for which are yet to be announced. Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday announced an action-packed summer schedule, with the T20 World Cup on home soil between October 16 and November 13 the standout. They will also play home series against the West Indies and England
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ahead of the showpiece event. CA announced that Australia will play two matches against the West Indies on the Gold Coast and three matches against England in Brisbane and Canberra in the run-up to the 20-over showcase. Australia will also host England in a three-match ODI series after the T20 World Cup, before back-to-back Test series against the West Indies and South Africa starting at the end of November.
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Praggnanandhaa wants to beat Carlsen in classical format too Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Having got the better of the likes of World No 1 and World Champion Magnus Carlsen, top Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, and World No 22 Wei Yi of China to secure a runners-up place in the Chessable Masters, wonder boy of Indian chess R Praggnanandhaa on Friday said he would like to emulate his recent success in rapid chess into the classical format, the longer version of the game and one day beat them in that also. Pragg, as he is known fondly in the circuit, had to appear for his Class XI exams from the quarterfinals onward in the Chessable Masters, the fourth leg of the nine-event online rapid tournament, Champions Chess Tour conducted by the Play Magnus Group. Pragg had earlier participated in the first on-the-board event of the Tour in Oslo. In the last three months or so, he has beaten World No 1 Carlsen twice in the rapid format. Pragg lost to China’s World No 2 Ding Liren in the two-day, two matches final in the tiebreak, having fought back after losing in the first match to level scores on Thursday before losing in the blitz playoffs. He said he got good results against the top players in rapid chess having played against them many times in recent months. “I need more games to (play against them). I have got lot of experience playing them in rapid chess as I
have been playing them a lot, thanks to the Champions Chess Tour which is a good thing. I just hope that I will get to play them more in classical and hope to translate the success in that format also. But I think in classical games you have to play much smarter and I hope to do well in that also,” said Pragg during an online press conference organised by the All India Chess Federation (AICF). The 16-year-old school student said he loved playing and winning against the top players but was not elated by the results as winning a match against them is “nothing compared to what they have achieved”. “I don’t try to celebrate at all after I win these matches as I think this is nothing compared to what they have achieved. It’s definitely is a big thing but not something like they have all achieved so much,” he said. The 16-year-old Pragg, a former age-group world champion who became an International Master at the age of 10 and Grandmaster at 12, the second youngest to do so before others went on better his record, had to play tough matches well past midnight, wake up and rush to his school after 3-4 hours sleep to write his exams before rushing back home to take some rest and get ready the next match, usually played late evening and night as per European time zone. Thus, most of the questions centered around his attempts of playing Chessable Masters in between exams. Pragg said initially he thought it would be easy and that he would play in the night and study during the day but in the end, it turned out to be tough. He said it was a good thing that he had prepared a bit before the tournament and then there was some gap between exams, which gave him time and the opportunity to manage things. He said he has to analyse his games in the Chessable Masters to find where he went wrong and learn
IPL 2022: Bangalore were very much in a position to get potentially 175-180, says Hesson
Deandra Dottin’s all-round show leads Supernovas to Women’s T20 Challenge title
Ahmedabad, May 28 (IANS) Mike Hesson, the Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bangalore, admitted that the side were in a good position to get 175-180 on board in their Qualifier 2 loss to Rajasthan Royals. Bangalore were at 123/3 at the end of 15 overs and looked set to reach at least 170. But Obed McCoy and Prasidh Krishna stalled their march in the death overs, with Bangalore getting just 34 runs off the final five overs, losing five wickets to be 157/8 in 20 overs, eventually proving to be a big factor in their seven-wicket loss ending their quest for their maiden IPL trophy. “It’s a fair reflection; 123 for 3 with five overs to go, we were very much in a position to get potentially 175-180 with (Glenn) Maxwell set along with (Rajat) Patidar. We lost those two wickets and then in the last three overs, Obed McCoy and (Prasidh) Krishna bowled nicely, and we struggled to get any momentum. We only got 30 odd off the last five, probably leaving us 20 short,” said Hesson in the postmatch virtual press conference. Hesson felt that loss in Qualifier 2 was just a one-off day for Bangalore in last five overs with the bat. “You are always after more power hitters. I think between Maxwell, who was well set after 15 overs, Patidar has got power, Lomror has power, Shahbaz Ahmed has shown he’s got power. We have had a number of guys stand up along with Dinesh Karthik who has been outstanding. “In the last five overs of the innings, our death run-scoring throughout the season has been exceptional. It’s probably more at the top end where we didn’t get that momentum, but other than today, we’ve pretty much nailed the last five overs of most innings.” Now with Bangalore’s season over, Hesson pointed out that the side weren’t dependent on just two or three players to carry them throughout the tournament, which generally has been the case with them in previous seasons. “If you rely solely on two or three players, you’re not going to make it to the playoffs. The beauty of our
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side has been we didn’t necessarily rely on all of our retained players. We built a squad around our retained players, but we didn’t necessarily have to rely on them for every game. That was probably the most pleasing aspect, the fact that so many different players stood out. “Mohammed Siraj is a fine bowler; he didn’t have his best tournament, but we know that he will come back strong. He just quite didn’t get those new ball wickets, didn’t get the ball swinging, and lost a little bit of confidence, but as I said, he will bounce back. “Glenn Maxwell had a good allround season with both bat and ball - very high strike rate, average close to 30, strike rate of 170 and went for seven an over with the ball. Sure,
you always want more, but he’s had a pretty good tournament. “At the top of the order, Virat (Kohli) and Faf (du Plessis). Obviously, we started with Virat at three and moved him to the top and he certainly got better and better as the season went on. Look, he was in really good touch in the last four or five innings.” “There are always things you want to tweak, when you get knocked out of a tournament, there are always areas we need to improve, but all in all, pleased with the way the team gelled this season,” concluded the former New Zealand head coach.
Pune, May 29 (IANS) West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin’s impressive performance with both bat and ball powered Supernovas to the 2022 Women’s T20 Challenge title with a four-run win over Velocity in a thrilling final at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, here on Saturday. It was the third title for Harmanpreet Kaur led Supernovas, who had earlier won the first two editions of the tournament in 2018 and 2019 before losing to Trailblazers in the final in 2020. The tournament was not held last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dottin’s attacking fifty (62 off 44) guided Supernovas to 165-7 in 20 overs after being put in to bat. With the ball, she took two wickets for 28 runs in her four overs to play a crucial role in restricting Velocity to 161 for eight. Chasing a target of 166 runs for victory, Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia got Velocity off to a brisk start in the chase. However, Shafali had to depart for an 8-ball 15 in the third over bowled by Dottin. Bhatia scored a boundary off Ecclestone but she handed a catch back to the bowler soon after. Kiran Navgire, who played a match-winning knock in her last game, couldn’t do anything as she was bowled by Ecclestone for a 13-ball duck. After a couple of quiet overs, South African batter Laura Wolvaardt eased the pressure a bit by scoring
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from those mistakes. “Many things to learn, I have to go through the Games again to analyse them, to see where I went wrong. I think in the first match of the final, the two games I lost, there are some mistakes I made so there are some things that I can learn. I was completely outplayed in one of the games, it shouldn’t happen so easily. I will have to work on that. Yeah, there are many things and I will work on them before my next event,” said Pragg. His trainer RB Ramesh said Pragg has made steady progress over the
two boundaries off Vastrakar in the ninth over. But Chantham was out lbw in the same over and by the time the 11th was completed, Velocity had lost half their side with their captain Deepti also making it back to the hut in King’s first over. Velocity went without a boundary for 22 deliveries before Rana played a sweep off King for a four in the 13th over. But Velocity were still playing catch-up, with as many as 91 required off the last seven overs. Wolvaardt and Rana tried to keep up, scoring some much-needed boundaries, but Alana King bagged the wickets of both Rana and Radha in the same over while Dottin picked up her second by sending Kate Cross (13 off 7) back after being hit for two fours, to further dent Velocity’s chances. However, Wolvaardt (65 not out off 40) and Simran Bahadur (20 not out off 10) struck a six apiece off King in the 18th over, which brought the equation to 34 off the last two overs. Vastrakar, who bowled the penultimate over, gave 17 runs as Wolvaardt and Simran hit crucial boundaries. Velocity needed 17 runs from the final over but left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (2/28), the No. 1 ranked T20I and ODI bowler, conceded just 12 runs to win the match despite Wolvaardt hitting a six off the first ball. Earlier, Dottin stitched 73 runs for the opening wicket with Priya Punia (28) and added 58 for the second wicket with in-form captain
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years and would have been in a better position in terms of strength and ranking if he had not lost two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He said the main quality that sets him apart from other young players is his ability to understand that he still has to work hard on various aspects of his game. Pragg said he is looking forward to playing in the 44th Chess Olympiad at his hometown Chennai just over a month’s time away. He said he is looking forward to taking part in the camps for the Olympiad and do his best in the event.
Harmanpreet Kaur (43 off 29 balls). Despite Dottin getting out to Deepti, bowled by the Velocity captain, the Supernovas were well-placed to finish in the vicinity of 180, having reached 131/2 at the end of the 15th over.But a collective bowling effort by the opposition bowlers in the last five overs dented their innings and Supernovas finished with 165-7 on the board. Captain Deepti Sharma, Kate Cross and Simran Bahadur took two wickets apiece, while Ayabonga Khaka got one for Velocity. Brief scores: Supernovas 165/7 in 20 overs (Deandra Dottin 62, Harmanpreet Kaur 43; Deepti Sharma 2-20, Kate Cross 2-29) beat Velocity 161/8 in 20 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 65 not out, Simran Bahadur 20 not out; Alana King 3-32, Sophie Ecclestone 2-28, Deandra Dottin 2-28) by 4 runs.
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Girls trip to Switzerland? Try these experiences
Yoga and sailing in Switzerland is a unique activity that offers an hour of yoga every morning, followed by a sailing lesson on a yacht in the blue waters of Lake Constance Book that all-girl vacation that has been pending and explore this diverse country with your gang and sign up for the adventure of a lifetime. From hiking, biking, climbing, paragliding to skiing- indulge in life-changing experiences in the breathtaking vistas of Switzerlandthat will not only bring you closer but also help discover yourself and inspire several others! Here are some activities you can experience with your girl tribe in Switzerland: Climbing and mountaineering: With such a spectacular landscape as Switzerland's, scaling its magnificent mountains is a given. Depending on the skill level of the group, groups can choose from single or multiple day alpine tours led by female guides! A 2-day tour to climb the Briethorn is the perfect introduction to mountaineering for newbies where women get to learn all the tips and tricks from the experts -to move around in this primaeval landscape with broad glaciers, jagged ridges and steep flanks. Once at the summit of this 4000m peak, the climbers can proudly bask in their achievement, while enjoying fantastic views of the Monte Rosa Massif. Trail Running: Running through breathtaking scenery and on every
imaginable type of terrain is part of the appeal of trail running in Switzerland. And Experiencing this with your friends will make this extra special! Choose from trails in the lush greenery of Arosa, idyllic Saas-Fee, or the car-free town of Zermatt. The benefits of trail running in Switzerland include not only breathtaking views and meeting like-minded people, but the courses offered here will also improve your running technique, help you eat healthier, and listen to your body. With workshops tailored to different levels; some courses are geared more towards beginners- while some courses will work for everyone regardless of experience. The Swiss Alps are the perfect setting for kicking off your running journey with empowering female friends!
Hiking: The Swiss love to hike, and with over 65,000km of marked trails showing off magnificent Alpine
views, it's not difficult to understand why. With 100% Women, hikers of all abilities and desires can find a hiking experience to suit their needs. From a regular hike to wellness hikes that combine walking, yoga, qigong, meditation, mindfulness, and breathing exercises, all with the backdrop of the most spectacular landscape of mountains, forests, hills, and lakes around. Cycling: If there is anything the Swiss love even more than hiking, it’s cycling! There are more than 12,000 km of standardised, sign-posted cycling routes throughout Switzerland! The many attractive paths along riverbanks and lakeshores, with only minor uphill sections, are a special highlight. Led by an experienced female guidesome cycling experiences include a culinary aspect or yoga, as well as repair workshops to teach cyclists to patch up their bikes themselves!
Water sports: Whether it’s the altitude, the crystal-clear water or the beauty of the surrounding landscape, there’s something extraordinary about the sparkling lakes of Switzerland all 1500 of them! You might not know it yet, but there’s nothing like sailing to help bond a group- the yoga and sailing in Switzerland is a unique activity that offers the group members an hour of yoga every morning, followed by a sailing lesson on a yacht in the blue waters of Lake Constance. With direct flights from Mumbai to Zurich with SWISS, why wait any longer? Plan that girl’s trip today!
Say Goodbye to Travel Anxiety
Set aside at least ten minutes each morning to sit in silence, says Jenil Dholakia, Holistic Yoga and Well-being Coach We all enjoy travelling, and now that the world has opened up as a result of the pandemic, everyone has a reason to travel even more, almost with a vengeance! However, travel can be very stressful on both the body and the mind. Travelling disrupts our routine, time zone differences can disrupt sleep patterns, and simply being in a new location can push us out of our comfort zone. Anxiety begins to creep in at this point, causing imbalances and disturbances in our physical, emotional, and mental bodies. Jenil Dholakia, Holistic Yoga and Well-being Coach shares five ways in which yoga can help you manage travel anxiety: Take deep breaths: Allow the
breath to be your best friend before and during your journey. Simply remember to take deep belly breaths whenever you feel overwhelmed by any situation. Deeply inhale through the nose and slowly exhale through the mouth. After 5-10 breaths, you will be in a much better position to deal with the situation. Yoga on the go: Long flights and car/ bus rides can cause stiffness and soreness. Stretches and poses for stress relief include neck rolls to the left and right, shoulder rotations clockwise and anticlockwise, spinal stretches - lateral and twisting, seated marjariasana/cat pose, Uttanasana/standing forward fold, and Adho mukha svanasana/ downward facing dog pose. It is critical to restore joint mobility after prolonged sitting.
Mindful mornings: Set aside at least ten minutes each morning to sit in silence. Simply close your eyes and bring your attention to the present moment. Beginning the day in this manner will assist you in calming your thoughts, controlling your anxiety, and preparing you to go through the day in a balanced state of mind. You can conclude the meditation by saying aloud, "I am ready to face the day and I choose to go with the flow." This will train your subconscious mind to be mindful all day. Viparaita Karni / Legs up the wall pose: After a long day, this is a great pose to jump into when you're exhausted, especially if your legs are tired from all the walking. Simply lie on your back on the floor and raise your legs to form a capital L shape against the wall. If you hold this pose for 5 minutes before going to bed, you will fall asleep like a baby. Nature connection: Spending time in nature is the most healing thing you can do. Spend some time outside of your daily routine in a park or near a natural body. Turn off your phone and surrender with all of your senses. See the various colours and patterns around you, listen to the sounds of birds, waterfalls, and rivers, smell the various fragrances of flowers and trees, touch the soft grass and leaves, and fully immerse yourself in nature's beauty. Allow nature to heal, recharge, and uplift you.
Still stuck in pandemic blues? Here are some adventure sports that will make you feel alive again
National Train Day: Experience unique railways around the world It's also only an hour's drive from Melbourne, so bring a picnic for a relaxing and whimsical afternoon in the bush. Make this highly-rated apartment in Melbourne's South Yarra your home base.
Trains are an excellent way to travel the world, taking you through truly spectacular scenery that is often inaccessible by other modes of transportation and at a pace that allows you to take in the scenery. On the eve of National Train Day, Booking.com shares a list of stunning train destination landscapes from around the world for everyone to enjoy. From straw mats on a bamboo track to a coal-powered steam train chugging through the Himalayas, save these incredible train journeys for your next trip. Darjeeling 'Toy Train', India: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway rumbles through the misty mountains with a shrill whistle and plumes of steam and smoke billowing from its coal engine. This locomotive, affectionately known as the 'Toy Train,' has been transporting tea and passengers up the steep inclines of the Lower Himalayas since the late 1800s; an engineering feat at the time that still impresses today. The blue carriages of the train skim buildings and traffic by inches along the old Hill Cart Road as it travels from Darjeeling to Ghum, India's highest train station. Stay at the Dekeling Resort, which has a view of the Darjeeling Hills and the Kanchenjunga Range.
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Battambang Bamboo Train, Cambodia: The Battambang Bamboo Train is a warm-weather toboggan ride powered by a small motorcycle engine. The infamous 'bamboo train,' located in the northwestern part of Cambodia, is a piece of back-tobasics engineering for thrill-seeking travellers. You'll be hurtling through rice paddies and over rickety bridges at up to 40km per hour while perched on straw mats laid across a bamboo platform. Hold on tight with the wind in your hair and try to take in the tropical Cambodian scenery as you speed by. Ramchang is a budget-friendly, orange-and-yellow-painted guesthouse in the heart of Battambang.
Puffing Billy, Australia: Puffing Billy in Australia is an unforgettable experience because you can dangle your legs out the window of an old steam train as it chugs through a verdant mountain range. The path takes you through the Dandenong Mountains and the Yarra Valley, past cascades, creeks, and lime-green ferns, with sunlight filtering through tall, thin gum and mountain ash trees. The Monbulk Trestle Bridge, an old timber bridge that carries the train out of Belgrave and towards Menzies Creek, is probably the most photogenic part of the train journey.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, USA: The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway tracks follow the Animas River through wilderness inaccessible by road, and are a heritage railroad cutting through some of Colorado's most epic scenery. The railway was built in 1882, but steam locomotives are still used today, albeit for tourists who want to take in the breathtaking scenery. Choose from open-air viewing gondola carriages to take in the fresh mountain air, or sit in one of the Historical Narration cars to hear on-board narrators in period costume discuss the railroad's and the region's history. The journey takes three and a half hours each way, and you can board at either end, so plan accordingly. The Presidential Train, Portugal: Portugal’s crown jewel, has hosted kings, presidents, heads of state, and popes. The Presidential Train, built-in 1890, is a time capsule in which passengers travel through history with a special aroma and purposeful music. The Presidential Train, which travels from Porto to Quinta do Vesuvio on the eastern shore of the Douro Valley, brings together the world’s best chefs with the world’s freshest food, paired with wines from the region. While waiting for meal service, passengers can unwind in private cabins and gaze out the windows at the golden valley.
After all, "A life lived without adventure is a life wasted." Adventure sports have always been an escape from mundane life. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a worldwide lockdown as restrictions forced people to stay indoors. The global health crisis had a huge impact on the adventure sports market, as the aviation and hospitality sectors also bore the brunt. However, with the adventure sports activities gradually opening now, it is time to set yourself free! India is home to some stunning destinations, which in the last few years have been developed to house some thrilling adventures. Niharika Nigam, Director, Business Development at Jumpin Heights shares adventure sports activities that will help you beat the pandemic blues and get your adrenaline pumping while exploring some gorgeous landscapes in the most novel ways possible! Bungy jumping: Quite popular among adrenaline junkies, this extreme adventure sport will make you forget all your worries as you see the world 'upside down' (literally!). Rishikesh in Uttarakhand touted as the adventure capital of India is home to India's highest Bungy platform standing mighty tall at a height of 83 meters. After operating over 1 lakh jumps there - a global record for adventure tourism in India, they have recently opened their second location in Goa with a whole different vibe of bungy jumping over Mayem Lake in North Goa. Run by ex-Army officers, and with jump masters trained extensively under experts from New Zealand, they follow Australia and NZ safety standards for Bungy operations. Besides, Rishikesh and Goa offer safe and professionally conducted
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bungy jumping amidst breathtaking views. So explore the valleys of Rishikesh or the azure lake of Goa while jumping into their infinity! Take that 'leap of faith' and earn some serious bragging rights!
Giant Swing: This is another extreme adventure, and it can be done solo as well as with two people in tandem. You can try this exhilarating activity with your friend, spouse, sibling, or family members and have once in a lifetime memory to be cherished for a long time! Jump is done from the same Bungy platform in Rishikesh. This is India's most extreme Giant Swing. You are fitted with a seat and chest harness which is connected to the fixed wire ropes. On jump, after an initial free fall, the ropes will smoothly swing you like a pendulum as you are left suspended in the mid-air. This adventure sport allows you to enjoy double the freefall of the Bungy, with considerably more speed, and almost as much fear. Flying Fox: Imagine yourself taking in the bird's eye view of the scenery around you, while being harnessed to the wire on a zip line. Asia's longest flying fox is in Rishikesh where you can fly at 140kph. Accelerate up to speeds of 160 kmph and feel the air gushing past, while you are lowered down to just 7 meters above the river level.
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River rafting: Summer is here, with scorching heat increasing day by day, and what would be better than river rafting in white waters at Rishikesh or Manali! The excitement and adrenaline rush you get while riding and tumbling down the white waters is simply unmatched! Since it is a team sport, it is great for mental health as well as overall well-being. And basically having a splendid day out in the river! In addition to this, there is paragliding, skiing, and trekking - all available in the country - which can help rejuvenate your senses. These adventure sports can be enthralling but physically demanding as well. It is advised you do not go for these activities under peer pressure or in questionable settings. Ensure your safety by researching the organisation handling these sports. Make sure they have solid rescue operations and safety procedures in place. Be certain of the expertise of their experts and know your own limits. It is also important to do your own research and see what criteria each of these sports demands. The pandemic took a toll on overall physical and mental health as lockdown meant a sedentary and restricted life for most of us. Adventure sports can make you feel alive again and help you challenge yourself as these activities are a true test of mental strength. After all, "A life lived without adventure is a life wasted."
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Superfoods for healthy Healthy Ingredients skin during Winters
Your food habits have a huge impact on your energy levels and even show on your skin. The dietary choices we make every day can either make us feel energetic and look good or can make us look older than our actual age. Healthy eating is beneficial for maintaining proper body weight as well as boosting the immune system. It rejuvenates your skin and improves your hair quality, thereby leaving you with glowing skin and reduced hair fall. Apart from that, it also helps to smoothen the skin, curb wrinkles and strengthen nails. Skin, during winters, can become dry, and one might not be able to protect it in the right manner despite moisturizers. Certain superfoods can help healthily protect the skinWater: This one is one of the most important elements in our daily diet. Water gives our body and skin the much-needed boost of hydration. Consuming ample water makes
the skin soft, smooth and supple. If the opposite is done, it can lead to dryness, clogged pores, wrinkles and blemishes. Further, drinking less water leaves you dehydrated that can trigger fatigue and make you look older Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids found in walnuts, flax seeds, and fish like Salmon and Mackerel help in keeping the skin nourished. These polyunsaturated fats accelerate the production of the skin’s natural oil barrier, which is critical in keeping your skin hydrated. It even makes it plumper, and younger-looking Carrots: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and lycopene that protect skin from UV damage. Although the sun is not too bright in winters, UV rays are still present all around us. Carrots are also packed with Vitamin A, potassium and antioxidants that keep dry skin and uneven skin tone issues at bay. Citrus fruits: Winters are the time
when fresh juicy and refreshing citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerine, grapefruit, and lime are available in abundance. These vitamin C rich fruits can be excellent winter superfoods. Some common benefits provided are Vitamin C can help boost immunity, the water content can help keep the body hydrated, and fibre can help improve digestion. Sweet Potatoes: A winter special is loaded with tons of benefits. Sweet Potatoes are loaded with fibre which keeps the stomach full for a longer time. The high levels of beta-carotene found in sweet potatoes not only nourish the skin but also makes it glow from within. They are essential to boost immunity and help in safeguarding the body against minor ailments. The change in weather demands a change in diet. With COVID cases on a rise again, it poses a lot of health problems as we continue to work from home and there is less physical activity. Joint problems, weight gain, vitamin D deficiency, constipation are some of the common problems people are facing during self-quarantine. With winter stepping in, dry skin and hair fall also become a cause of concern. Enriching your diet with nutrient-rich foods may help deal with all these problems and let you enjoy good immunity, good skin and overall good health. (Rohit Shelatkar, VP at Vitabiotics, Fitness & Nutrition Expert)
People across all walks of life are experiencing a change in their day-to-day lifestyle; among all, corporate employees have seen a major transformation due to work from home setup. People now are inclined towards prioritising their health like never before. Hence there is an immense amount of innovation happening in the corporate kitchen to make the food at work exciting as well as healthy at the same time. The organisations are recognising the importance of employees' health and how food is linked to their productivity at work. Food items that are served educate them with the number of calories it carries along. The workplace should encourage employees to buy foods that have been physically and chemically modified, such as salt-reduced cheese and skimmed milk, supposedly to make them healthier. This is mainly backed by the dual
reason of ensuring good health of employees and enabling optimum productivity at work. Looking at the larger picture, the change that the pandemic has brought in has enabled people to have a positive outlook towards healthy eating, which was considered dull and boring. Foodservice providers have included ingredients like milk with turmeric or masala milk with dry fruits to keep the cold at bay, deserts with honey and ginger to keep the itchy throat in check, tonic water to keep your stomach from indigestion, provide healthy soup options for snack time to avoid employees indulging in unhealthy eating habits or mix dry fruit sweets to keep the sweet craving in check and many more similar ingredients or recipes are prepared to keep the employees' health in check considering the pandemic.
Benefits of Spiced Teas in Winter
Choose the right cooking oil to stay healthy
In the midst of the pandemic, a healthy diet can help to boost your immunity, aiding protection from various diseases. However, making healthy food a part of your diet can be difficult, due to several reasons. For instance, snacking has increased considerably during the present lockdown, not only at evening chai breaks, but also in between meals to power through the day. Given the paucity of time, we end up looking for options that need less effort. While we all know that it is necessary for us to make mindful choices in current times, juggling between work-from-home and family duties makes it difficult to put health first. Making small changes in daily cooking can go a long way in making your diet healthy, without adding any extra burden on you. An easy step is to use the right cooking oil. You may ask, why cooking oil? If you think about it, cooking oil is one of the ingredients, which we probably use while cooking almost
every meal, and among all options, it carries highest calorie per gram. In effect, using the right cooking oil can make every meal a bit healthier. Now when we think of cooking oil, the first thing that comes to our mind is to reduce the usage of oil, however just that might not be sufficient.
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal breaks it down. Cooking oils are fats, and just like protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins, are very important macronutrients. Cooking oil
typically consists of 3 types of Fatty Acids: Monounsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA), Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) and Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA). As per guidelines from National Institute of Nutrition, healthy oils should have a good balance of all three fatty acids. Most single seed cooking oils available in India which we normally use, are unfortunately rich in either MUFA or PUFA. This is the reason doctors and nutritionists ask you to keep changing your oil. But unfortunately, just alternating between different oils without understanding the fatty acid ratios of individual oil will not help you get the benefit you seek. A great way to get the right balance of MUFA and PUFA easily, is to use blended oils. Blending is a scientific process that cannot be achieved at home by just mixing oils; the oils are carefully chosen in ratios that are scientifically tested, so that we get the benefits of individual oils as well as the right fatty acid profile. These oils offer a lot of health benefits. Blended oils combine the benefits of two oils, to provide a synergistic effect, which helps to build immunity. It is also great for your heart health, as it helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL). They also have a high smoke point making it ideal for all types of cooking (frying, sauteing, etc.). Some of them also come with LoSorb Technology that help food absorb lesser oil, keeping it light on your stomach. There are many options of blended oils available in the market like Saffola, helping with heart health and overall health.
Because they keep the body warm from within, hot beverages are synonymous with winter. Wearing your cosiest woollens and sipping a steaming hot beverage on a bright and sunny day is the order of the day this season. Did you know that adding a few spices to your tea can be extremely beneficial to your health? In the winter, a hot cup of spiced tea can provide your body with much-needed warmth to combat the bone-chilling cold. Spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, saffron, and ginger warm the body while also increasing metabolism and immunity. Spices have been used in tea for nearly as long as tea has been consumed, and there are many different spiced tea drinks to choose from. Three of the most well-known spiced teas that should not be overlooked in the winter are: Masala chai, also known as "chai tea," is a popular spiced beverage.
It can be made with a single spice (such as ginger or cloves) or with a combination of spices. Despite its origins in Northern India, chai is now consumed in a wide range of locations worldwide. Ginger tea, many spiced tea blends and freshly brewed spicy teas contain ginger tea. Green tea, black tea, puerh tea, and even oolong tea complement ginger well. It gives teas a warming, tangy, slightly sweet flavour. Ginger has been used in tea since antiquity and can now be found in teas all over the world. Cinnamon tea, Cinnamon is usually used to flavour black teas, but it can also be used to flavour green, oolong, or puerh teas. It has a sweet, warming taste that goes well with fruit ingredients in tea drinks. Some of the few benefits of having spiced tea in winter season are Boosts Immunity: Antioxidants in spiced tea help to boost the body's immune system and fight cold and
flu symptoms. Inflammation: Warm blends aid in the reduction of inflammation and pain. It is said that drinking saffron-infused tea or putting a few cloves in a boiling kettle of drinking water can help relieve pain by lowering inflammation in the body. Weight Loss: Because spiced teas are low in calories but high in nutritional value, they are an ideal beverage for anyone looking to lose weight. Squeezing a few drops of lemon juice into your tea acts as an excellent body tonic and aids in hunger control. Blood Circulation: Due to a lack of activity, our bodies stiffen and blood circulation weakens during the winter months. Cinnamon tea improves blood circulation while also controlling blood sugar levels. Improved digestion: During the winter, heavier foods, as well as a tendency to sit and avoid movement, increase the risk of digestive problems. Tea steeped with ginger, mint, or star anise can aid digestion and relieve gastric distress, especially when consumed after or in between meals. Boosts energy: Because energy drinks frequently contain high amounts of caffeine, which can be harmful to one's health, spiced tea can be used as a natural energy booster with few to no negative side effects because it is high in critical nutrients and minerals. (Bala Sarda, Founder & CEO, VAHDAM India)
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A healthier food menu not only makes the employees happy; it increases their productivity level, so they feel more energetic and motivated. Kitchens should prepare a food menu that includes healthier options that are not heavy on dairy, pasta or fattening sauces, include grilled, broiled, baked or steamed foods, and limit items that are fried or sauteed have been shown to help people be more productive for longer. As a practice, the variety of food served at the workplace is now limited as compared to the preCovid era and more importance has been given to the nutritional value. Along with food, varieties of teas and a healthy concoction of herbs to strengthen and calm the immunity, wherever applicable. Portion control is also essential for employees as it is one of the most lethal factors that causes almost every health problem. As we foresee, there are a plethora of innovations we expect to come up in the next few years where there will be more importance given to individual dietary preferences that will be mapped through artificial intelligence. Going ahead every food service provider will highly consider the health and wellness of the employees while they are curating foods along with dietary solutions as it has a big impact on the workplace. (DRE Reddy, CEO and Managing Partner at CRCL LLP)
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LEAD STORIES ART & CULTURE
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15, 2022
Mafia, murder, and other misdeeds: Travails of a Sicilian policeman
Notoriety can become all-encompassing -- and eclipsing. Colombia, for example. In popular imagination, it is so identified with the illicit drug trade -- and consequent lawlessness -- that leave alone its vibrant culture (Gabriel Garcia Marquez), we tend to forget that there are millions of normal citizens living there too. Sicily, the homeland of the Mafia, is another. Happily for the sunny, yet dark, Italian island, it had a remarkable chronicler. Through the eyes of Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Salvo Montalbano, we can see a vibrant and variegated milieu of life there, through various characters, situations, and settings. Of course, crimes do predominate since our hero is a policeman -- and there are malefactors beyond the Mafia and some of these can even prove to be more vicious. But let's begin with the author. The Sicily-born Camilleri (19252019) came to writing considerably late in life. Having studied stage and film direction at the Silvio D'Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts in Rome, he worked as a play director and screenwriter, before switching over to working on TV productions for Italian state public broadcaster RAI. In 1977, he returned to his alma mater, where he held the chair of Film Direction for the next two decades, and it was only then that he began writing. Camilleri's first two books, out in 1978 and 1980, did not wake any waves, and he put this endeavour on hold till 1992, when his "The Hunting Season" (English in 2014), a standalone historical murder mystery, became a best-seller. He began the Inspector Montalbano series in 1994, and six of them appeared in Italian till 2002, when the English translations, starting with "The Shape of Water" (2002), catapulted the series to global attention. All this was courtesy of Stephen Sarterelli, who perfectly rendered Camilleri's mix of Italian, Sicilianised Italian and Sicilian dialect, and provided notes explaining some particular Italian/Sicilian references. Camilleri was a prolific author with a new Montalbano novel coming out almost every year, and sometimes twice a year, save one three-year gap in the early days. He admitted, however, that his most famous creation -- like many other famous authors' (Sherlock Holmes for one) -- was a "serial killer of characters", demanding greater attention from his author to the detriment of other potential books and characters.
There have been other Italian police procedurals -- by both Italian and foreign writers -- such as Michael Dibdin's peripatetic Inspector Aurelio Zen, Donna Leon's Commissario Guido Brunetti, or Grace Brophy's Allesandro Cenni, or for that matter, policeman-turned-novelist Michele Giuttari's nearly-autobiographical Chief Superintendent Michele Ferrara, or Valerio Varesi's Commissario Soneri, but Camileri's Montalbano outpaces all of them in both volume and scope. The TV series based on the series further boosted its popularity. Set in the fictional town of Vigata (based on Camiller's own hometown of Porto Empedocle), the series, which totals 30 (in English, 20 novels and two collections of short stories) offer some engrossing mysteries, concerning some gruesome, unconscionable crimes, verging on the macabre and noir, murky politics, Mafia depredations (the town has two rival clans), revenge and vendetta, financial scams, organ harvesting, human trafficking, intelligence operations, and so on. All this is enlivened with some pointed social and political commentary (then Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and the fluidity of Italian politics is a frequent target), as well as subtle observations on relationships, loneliness, and aging but still maintaining a light touch, and even comic -- spanning from pure slapstick to surreal. Then, they can boast of some singularly unforgettable characters, right from the quirky Montalbano, whose name is homage to Spanish mystery writer Manuel Vazquez Montalban, and who, like the latter's private investigator Pepe Carvalho, is a gourmet. A "loose cannon" for most of his rule-bound bosses and peers, he is efficient in his odd combination of lethargic cynicism and active commitment, and use of unorthodox approaches -- unlikely to be found in any police manual -- to both solve the crime and ensure the guilty. In various outings, Montalbano lies to or lays clever traps for suspects, hides crucial evidence from his superiors but takes advantage of it, including leaking it to the media. Personally, he can be rude; he can get depressed -- for which he takes solace in drink to the point of insensibility; he's often ensnared by women -- suspects, witnesses, or even others, to the point of infidelity to his long-distance love interest, Livia; he can be brusque with his subordinates but also impish and mischievous; and he has various other quirks that make
him unforgettable. And there are his dreams, his morning routines. Montalbano has equally idiosyncratic colleagues -- the amorous Mimi Augello, the capable but bureaucratic-minded Fazio, the police station receptionist Catarella, who can't remember names or numbers without mangling them or shut doors properly, but is a computer whiz, the irascible pathologist Pasquano, and more. Then there are the bosses -- initially, the understanding Commissioner Burlando but then his pompous replacement Bonetti-Alderighi, fixated prosecutor Lo Bianco and his sexcrazed replacement Tommasino, his confidante Ingrid, whom he saves from being framed in his first outing, his journalist friend Nicolo Zito, enemy journalist Pippo Ragonese, aged Mafia don Balduccio Sinagra, and a host of other endearingly eccentric characters. It is not possible to sketch out all the books in the series. Some representative ones could be the multi-themed "The Terracotta Dog" (2004), where a violent feud is overtaken by an old murder case our Inspector chances open and seeks to investigate before anything else; "The Snack Thief" (2004), where what seems like a straight-forward crime turns out to be tied to murky intelligence operations; "Excursion to Tindari" (2006), which deals with a ghastly crime, and how the inspector orchestrates an end to his deputy's love life. Then there is "The Wings of the Sphinx" (2009) for one of the best examples of his technique to put suspects in a spot; "The Potter's Field" (2011) for its intricate plot; "The Age of Doubt" (2012) for its marvellous opening scene; "A Voice in the Night" (2016) for how he plays loose and fast with procedure to achieve his aim; "The Safety Net" (2020) for both its opening part about how the filming of a joint Italian-Swedish period drama shakes the town and upends Montalbano's routine, and then, the rare crime -- and the guilt it engendered -- that is brought to his notice. There are a few that are not so good, especially in the latter stretch, and they show some minor discrepancies too -- a lawyer who is shown as representative of one of the two feuding Mafia families throughout the series is attributed to the other one once, one story has no clarity on the fate of a missing person, and so on. With Montalbano debuting as a fully-formed character, what is lacking is insight into issues like how he and Livia met each other and began their relationship -- given they live and work in opposite ends of the country. Then, while one of the stories -- in the only two anthologies in English, providing translations of just a mere handful of the dozens of short stories Camilleri penned -- deals with his initial career and his eventual posting to Vigata, there is no account of his initial meeting with his subordinates. With Camilleri passing away, these will remain unsolved mysteries of literature.
My relationship with Gujarat is over 27 years old: Daler Mehndi
Daler Mehndi Evolving day and day, the Gujarati film industry is now showcasing a variety of subjects and music - for which it is attracting talent from elsewhere too. “Sonu Tane Mara Par Bharoso Nai Ke?”, which is going to be released soon, sees ‘Bhangra King’ Daler Mehndi lend his voice to a Gujarati film for the first ever time. In an exclusive chat with IANS, Daler opened up on his experience of singing a Gujarati song and revealed his long association with the state. Here are some excerpts. Q: How was the experience of singing Gujarati songs? A: My albums started coming around 1995. Ramjubhai from Kutch has played Dhol in my every song whether it is “Bolo Ta Ra Ra Ra” or “Rab Rab Kar Di” or any of my shows in the world. My relationship with Gujarat is older than 27 years. There are many Gujarati artists in my band too. I wanted to sing a Gujarati song since many years. But it will be more
fun if someone themselves offer a good song. I was very happy when Sachin Jigar and the producers of the “Sonu Tane Mara Par Bharoso Nai Ke?” contacted me. I loved listening to the song and thought it would be a party anthem in upcoming days. Q: Have you heard or sung any Gujarati songs before? A: In my Gujarat show or in a show where there is a Gujarati audience, I often sing “Odhni Odhu Ne Udi Udi Jay” and “Tame Ketla Bhai Kunwara Raj...Achko Machko Kareli”. I have been singing such songs. Q: In how many languages have you sung before? A: I have previously sung the title song for “Bahubali” in Tamil and Telugu. Those languages were very difficult for me, in comparison, I found Gujarati very easy to learn. It was a bit difficult to understand some of the pronunciation and expressions, but it was a lot of fun recording the song. Q: A few years ago, “Sonu Tujha Majhyavar Bharosa Nay Kay”, a Marathi song, became popular, have you heard it? A: No, I haven’t heard that song and I have no idea. It is a good thing that this song and film has been made from a popular song. Let’s hope that this song will spread in the whole Gujarati audience in the same way since this is a big budget song. Q: Do you think that the trend of
Punjabi infused Hindi songs has increased in the last few years? A: I’m glad that my songs started that trend, and that trend revolves around me even today. My music style and the tunes have been copied by artists from many states including UP and Bihar. Since 27 years there won’t be any party or Barat in which my songs would not have been played. I like that the originality and creativity with which I worked is still being used by other artists. Q: How do you prepare your body to sing with so much energy and powerful voice? A: I am very careful about my diet. I walk regularly and work out in the gym three days a week. Other than those I do Riyaaz a lot. I consider myself lucky that my Guru Rahat Ali Khan from Gorakhpur trained me on one condition that I should never get drunk. I haven’t touched alcohol yet. I don’t have any bad habits. Q: What kind of songs do you personally like to sing or listen to? A: I love singing ghazals and thumris with tanpura for my own pleasure when I do Riyaaz. I like listening to ghazals of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saheb, Rahat Ali Khan Saheb, Mehndi Hasan, Nazakat Ali Saheb. I love to sing songs of Kishore Kumar, Rafi Saab and Manna Dey from Bollywood. In some of my shows I also sing spiritual hymns and songs.
Under construction Agra museum to showcase Braj culture in all its grandeur (Int’l Museum Day)
Despite change of name from Mughal Museum to Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Museum in 2020, the Rs 170 crore mega project in the Taj city is showing no signs of early completion. Work on the museum has been going on for the past several years, after then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav laid its foundation stone on January 5, 2016. The decision to change its name was taken in September 2020 by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath following a review meeting with the officials from Agra. The initial cost of the project was estimated at Rs 140 crore, but now it has escalated to Rs 170 crore. The ambitious project is located around 1,000 metres from the iconic Taj
Mahal. Originally, it was planned to focus on Mughal era weapons, dresses, culture, and related activities, but the Yogi government has now widened its scope and so the museum will showcase the comprehensive history of the Braj Mandal. The museum will have indoor auditoriums and open-air theatres for programmes reltaed to the local culture. A library on archaeology and history will an added attraction. The UP Rajkiya Nirman Nigam has given the contract to the Tatas, and more than 60 per cent work has been completed. Pre-cast concrete structures are being fabricated to speed up work on the project, according to the guidelines provided by eminent museum experts from
France and the UK. Once ready, tourists will have another reason to extend their stay in Agra, feel tourism industry leaders. Meanwhile, heritage conservationists have urged the Uttar Pradesh government to shift some of the valuable antiques and Buddha statues from the Mathura Museum to the upcoming Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Museum. The Mathura Museum has one of the best collections of Buddhist artefacts and Buddha statues in the world. But they have no space, so the valuable antique pieces are carelessly lying around in the open. The Mathura Museum founded by the then Collector F.S. Growse in 1874 has a rich collection of artefacts, pottery, sculptures, paintings, coins and a large number of collections by eminent colonial archaeologists. Statues from the Kushan and Gupta periods, from the 3rd century BC to 12th century AD, are conserved there. But lack of resources and space have been major constraints. But now with the Agra museum taking shape, this problem will be sorted out, conservationists hope.
Mumbai’s Kanheri Caves to come alive with 3D virtual tours
Mumbai's ancient centre of learning, the Kanheri Caves - located on hills deep inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali - will now come alive with a 3D virtual tour of its sprawling monastic complex along with an Interpretation Centre. The newly-inaugurated Interpretation Centre will facilitate visitors' engagement by highlighting the outstanding features and uniqueness of the principal caves with the help of 11 illustrative panels.
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The trail map of Kanheri Caves, situated on several hills around 1,550 feet tall, will help visitors save time and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is finalising a 3D virtual tour of the entire complex. Launching a host of tourist amenities here on Monday, Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy said Kanheri Caves are a part of our ancient heritage as they provide evidence of evolution and our past. "It's a privilege to inaugurate the
works here on the occasion of Buddha Purnima today... Lord Buddha is relevant even today in addressing challenges such as conflict and climate change," he said. Stressing on the PPP model for protesting, preserving and propagating the heritage treasures for the future, he said that Indian Oil Foundation is providing the upgraded tourist facilities - a pavilion, a custodian quarter, booking office, landscaping, etc, here in collaboration with the ASI. As the 1,200-2,200 year old caves fall in the core area of the forest, electricity and water supply were not available but now power is supplied through solar energy sources. The Kanheri Caves, one of the major tourist attractions in the country's commercial capital, are chiselled out of a massive basaltic rock outcrop and demonstrate Buddhist style of art and architecture in its sculptures, pillars, stupas, relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions. Dating between 1st CE to 10th
CE, the complex has around 109 caves, mostly monasteries, some chaityas and viharas, and flourished as a centre of learning under the Satavahana, Triakutakas, Vakatakas and Shilaharas rulers and donations by merchants of that region.
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LEAD STORIES LITERATURE
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15 2022
Big B unveils Mumbai Joint Commissioner’s book on 26/11 attacks Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a picture where he unveiled Mumbai Joint Commissioner Vishwas Patil's book on the 26/11 attacks. He shared the picture on Instagram, where the two personalities can be seen smiling at the camera. Amitabh and Patil are seen holding the book 'Head Held High' as they posed for the camera. Alongside the image, Amitabh wrote: "An Officer and a Gentleman .. but .. When duty calls a fierce policeman to fight and defend the City .. 26/11 .. 'Head Held High' by Vishwas Nangre Patil ..Keeping moto of the Police alive & pertinent !... To protect Good and to destroy Evil" 'Head Held High' is set in the backdrop of events from the 26/11 attacks in 2008. Resharing the same photo, Patil thanked Big B for his blessings. He wrote, "Thank you sir for your kind words and blessings! Forever grateful." On the work front, Amitabh will be seen in 'Uunchaai' and 'Brahmastra'.
Inspirational Books for teens
New Delhi, May 20 (IANSlife) When children reach adolescence, they often experience a wide range of emotions and begin to think about their future. Books are an excellent resource for navigating these thoughts and feelings, and the more inspiring they are, the more hope they provide. Because each child is different, the best inspirational books for teens vary greatly. Just as You Are: A Teen's Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteem Building high self-esteem is extremely difficult for many teenagers, and this book is written to help them navigate the topic. The tone is upbeat throughout, encouraging readers to value themselves, stop comparing themselves to others, and silence the critical voices in their heads. It is written by a clinical psychologist and teaches
self-awareness, and self-compassion, and assists readers in developing their own plans of action to stay positive in the future. Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To Living Your Best Life Shoot Your Shot is a book for teenagers who enjoy sports. It is written in the context of basketball and is divided into "quarters" in the manner of a basketball game. "Shoot Your Shot" aims to inspire readers to succeed in whatever they do in life, whether it's sports, academics, the arts, or something in between. The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless Body positivity can be extremely difficult to achieve, particularly during adolescence. This book, written by a psychologist and body image expert, is intended for children aged 9 to 15. It offers words of wisdom and
encouragement, as well as hard facts, on a variety of topics such as mental health, self-care, diet culture, and the effects of social media on body image. It also includes real-life stories from girls who have struggled with their body images, as well as tips for maintaining both their physical and mental health, as the two are inextricably linked. A Year of Positive Thinking for Teens As an adult, it can be difficult to remember how difficult life can be during the teen years, but it is very real. This self-help book for teenagers not only acknowledges how difficult this stage of life can be at times but also provides daily doses of motivation and inspiration to last an entire year. It's intended to assist teens in developing a more positive mindset, reducing stress and anxiety, and working through some of the challenges they face, such as navigating friendships, navigating social media, and staying focused and motivated. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens The adult version of this book has been a huge success over the years, so it's no surprise that a teen edition was created. It's intended to be a "road map" for teens, teaching them what they need to do to achieve success in all aspects of their lives. And, let's face it, as teenagers grow into adults, it never hurts to have a little extra guidance.
The Most Awaited Reads
New Delhi, May 23 (IANSlife) Don't let the weather dampen your spirits and weigh you down, pick up one of these books and dive head first into a great read. Here's our list for the month. The Wait And Other Stories (From the 2022 Jnanpith Award winner): Damodar Mauzo Publisher: Penguin India A cab driver, who assumes the identity of whoever his clients want him to be, finds himself in a tricky situation with a passenger. A latenight call leads a doctor down a path of lust and desire, but with unexpected results. A writer acquaints himself with a thief who had broken into his house. A migrant worker falls in love but wonders how he can present himself as a suitor. A young man, having lost the love of his life, takes it upon himself to resolve another couple's dilemmas. Konkani writer Damodar Mauzo's sometimes bizarre, sometimes tender stories, set largely in Goa, create a world far removed from the sun and sand and the holiday resorts. Here you find villagers facing moral choices, children waking up to the realities of adult lives, men who dwell on remorse, women who live a life of regret and communities whose bonds are growing tenuous in an age of religious polarization. Probing the deepest corners of the human psyche with tongue-in-cheek humour, Mauzo's stories reveal the many threads that connect us to others and the ease with which they can be broken. Written in simple prose and yet layered in nuances, The Wait is a collection that brings to the anglophone world one of the doyens of Konkani literature. Nireeswaran (Vayalar and Kerala Sahitya Akademi winner): V.J. James Publisher: Penguin India Is it possible for society to exist without religion? Nireeswaran, the most celebrated of Malayalam
novelist V.J. James’ works, uses incisive humour and satire to question blind faith and give an insight into what true spirituality is. Three atheists, Antony, Sahir, and Bhaskaran, embark on an elaborate prank to establish that God is nothing but a superstition. They install a mutilated idol of Nireeswaran, literally anti-god, to show people how hollow their religion is. Their plan starts turning awry when miracles start being attributed to Nireeswaran, a man waking up from coma after 24 years, a jobless man ineligible for government employment getting a contract, a prostitute turning into a saint-leading hordes to turn up to worship the fake deity. The trio is put in a quandary. Will they fight their own creation? Is their intractable minds an indication that atheism is a religion in itself? Belief and disbelief, it is possible, are two sides of the same coin. I am Onir and I am gay : Onir with Irene Dhar Malik Publisher: Penguin India The award-winning filmmaker Onir, whose directorial debut, ‘My Brother Nikhil’ (2005), broke new ground in LGBT representation on the Indian silver screen, opens up fully for the first time. From his childhood days in Bhutan to when he was a young man with no connections in the Hindi film industry who dreamt big and fought to carve a niche for himself, Onir takes the reader through his struggles and triumphs to offer an intimate glimpse of his fascinating journey to success. Now one of the few openly gay directors in Bollywood, Onir remains fearless about his identity and passionate about his role as a filmmaker in opening up the road to difficult conversations about identity and resilience. Written with his sister Irene Dhar Malik, I Am Onir and I Am Gay is an emotionally gritty and unabashedly honest personal story is a
pathbreaking narrative of hope, love and the pursuit of dreams. Generation XL (Dr. Sanjay Borude) Publisher: Penguin India India has a paradox of malnourishment as well as morbid obesity. While children have fewer weight-related health and medical problems than adults, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight adolescents and adults, placing them at risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes later in life. They are also more prone to develop stress, sadness, and low self-esteem. The contributing factors could be many, besides genetic makeup and medical factors like hypothyroidism and Cushing’s Syndrome. Children today spend far more time on screens than playing games outdoors, more so in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Energydense foods and drinks are more readily available now than before. Psychological factors like stress also lead to overeating and increase the risk for obesity in childhood. The book is a comprehensive roadmap for prevention and management of childhood obesity by one of India’s top bariatric surgeons. With real life case studies and examples, the book helps parents and children chart a roadmap to recovery and a fitter, healthier life. Without corrective action, there could be serious implications for future generations. Open House with Piyush Pandey (Piyush Pandey) Publisher: Penguin India In Open House, Piyush Pandey takes the readers on a journey into his mind-his work, thoughts and experiences. He answers questions posed to him by people over the decades. Serious questions, incisive questions and frivolous questions. Is advertising a good career option? Should ad agencies work for political parties? Why does Ogilvy work for the BJP? Should citizens take the law into their own hands if they don’t like the advertising? Is Ogilvy a lala company? What is the future of advertising? Is Piyush Pandey too old to be in this business? Honest, irreverent and informative, this is a roller-coaster ride with Piyush Pandey and Anant Rangaswami who has skilfully curated the book. With its practical wisdom and deep insights, Open House will both entertain and enlighten you.
KLF introduces book awards in 11 regional languages from this year
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The 2022 Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) Book Awards are now open for nominations. The awards have been instituted to recognise and celebrate prolific and inspiring writers and poets, and an international jury has been instituted to nominate and finalise the awardees. The awardees will be chosen keeping in mind their contribution to their specific language and genre, as well as the contemporary appeal and relevance of their work. From this year onwards, KLF will give awards in 11 regional languages:
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Odia, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati and Maithili. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder and President of KLF highlighted the need to focus on literature, especially history, Indic Literature, music, dance, and spiritual literature. He expressed happiness about the huge positive response that the last seven editions of KLF have received from audiences across India and the world. The book awards ceremony will be held every year during the annual KLF held in Bhubaneswar.
Books must have been published in the calendar years 2021 or 2022. Submissions in each category are assessed by an independent jury based on overall content, quality of design and production. The award consists of a prize, a trophy and a specially designed citation for display on the award-winning books. The shortlisted titles in each category will be released in early October. The winners will be announced by October end of 2022. Different categories for the awards include 'Fiction Book Award' (three awards), 'Non-Fiction Book Award' (three), 'Poetry Book Award' (three), 'Women/Dalit/Tribal Literature Book Award' (two), Children Book Award (two), Business Book Award (two), Translation Book Award (two), Debut Book Award (one), Lifestyle & Emerging Trend Book Award (one), KLF Bhasa Book Award: Odia, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Nepali, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Maithili (One book for each language) and Special Citation (Selected by KLF team).
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LEADSCI-TECH STORIES
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15, 2022
Big Tech haemorrhages as six ‘killer’ bills loom large
New York, May 25 (IANS) Google, Meta, and Amazon may have to spin off masses of their advertising businesses under the US Congress's latest bill targeting Big Tech, the four senators behind it said. The bipartisan bill introduced late last week by Senators Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, Ted Cruz and Richard Blumenthal, trains the gun into the treasures of the world's largest digital advertising giants - punishing them for owning multiple parts of the advertising stack that makes up a vast and sprawling online ecosystem. Although five preceding bills have sullied investor sentiment, the latest legislation on Thursday has brought Meta down around 9 per cent. Alphabet, the parent of Google, has fallen in equal measure. Amazon and Apple have done just a shade better. The drops have been around 7 and 5 per cent respectively. "The bill would most likely require Google and Facebook to divest significant portions of their advertising businesses - business units that account for or facilitate a large portion of their ad revenue. Amazon may also have to make divestments, and the bill will impact Apple's accelerating entry into third-party ads," a brutal explanatory on Senator Lee's website stated. "Several smaller ad tech competitors would also fall under the best interest and transparency requirements, but industry experts have confirmed that any compliance burden would not impair their ability to compete," it said. When a web user visits a website or opens an app, a real-time auction serves an ad on the website or app. The auction takes place in a fraction of second, in much the same way that electronic securities trading functions. Billions of times every day, publishers use supply-side brokers and advertisers use demand-side brokers to connect with one another in the ad exchanges, which is a real-time auction marketplace. "As Google's own employees have said "[t]he analogy would be if Goldman or Citibank owned the NYSE," the explanatory said. "Competition Problems in Ad Tech Digital advertising is dominated by Google and Facebook. Google, in particular, is the leading or dominant player in every part of the ad
tech stack: buy-side, sell-side, and the exchange that connects them. For example, Google Ad Manager is used by 90% of large publishers, and in the third quarter of 2018 it served 75% of all online display ad impressions." "Google uses its pervasive market power across the digital advertising ecosystem, and exploits numerous conflicts of interest, to extract monopoly rents and stack the deck in its favour." "These monopoly rents function as a tax-upwards of 40% - on every ad-supported website and every business that advertises online, collectively a huge segment of the modern economy." Google is not the only company that operates on both sides of the ad tech market, the lawmakers noted. "Rules to address its (Google's) bad acts need to apply broadly to avoid replacing one abusive monopolist with another," they explained. The Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising (CTDA) Act claims to restore and protect competition in digital advertising in two ways. First, CTDA prohibits large digital advertising companies from owning more than one part of the digital ad ecosystem if they process more than $20 billion in digital ad transactions. So, ad exchange owners won't be able to own supply-side platform or demand-side platform. Supply-side platform owners won't also own a demand-side platform, and vice versa - and sellers of digital advertising won't own a demand-side platform or supply-side platform (except to sell their own advertising inventory). Second, it requires medium-sized and larger digital advertising companies that process more than $5 billion in digital ad transactions to abide by several obligations to protect their customers and competition. These include acting in the best interests of their customers, including by making the best execution for bids on ads. Likewise, providing transparency to their customers so that customers can verify they are acting in their best interest. If allowed to operate on both sides of the market, the company will be legally bound to erect firewalls to prevent abuse and conflicts of interest. Finally, they need to provide fair
access to all customers with respect to performance and information related to transactions, exchange processes, and functionality. "These restrictions and requirements mirror those imposed on electronic trading in the financial sector - an industry to which Google itself has compared its technology," the lawmakers said. CTDA would be enforced by the Department of Justice and state attorneys general. It also includes a private right of action for violations of the best interest, transparency, and other requirements imposed at the $5 billion threshold when committed by companies over the $20 billion threshold. For context, in the first quarter of 2022 alone, Alphabet generated $68 billion in total revenue, with nearly $55 billion, or 81 per cent, coming from Google's ad business. The bill thus threatens Alphabet's primary source of revenue and its business model. Google spokesperson Julie Tarallo McAlister pushed back. "Advertising tools from Google and many competitors help American websites and apps fund their content, help businesses grow, and help protect users from privacy risks and misleading ads. Breaking those tools would hurt publishers and advertisers, lower ad quality, and create new privacy risks. And, at a time of heightenedAinflation, it would handicap small businesses looking for easy and effective ways to grow online," she said. She warned that, should the bill pass, "low-quality data brokers" will flood the internet with "spammy ads". Alphabet asserts that this piece of legislation is the "wrong bill, at the wrong time, aimed at the wrong target". Five other pieces of bipartisan legislation have been pending in Congress. One, the American Innovation and Choice Online Act would bar companies from discriminating against smaller competitors, such as by prioritizing their products ahead of others. Two, the Platform Competition and Opportunity Act that would empower regulators to block dominant companies from acquiring potential competitors. Three, the Ending Platform Monopolies Act that would prohibit companies from taking actions against smaller competitors that would restrict fair and free online competition. Four, the Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching Act that would make it easier for new companies to enter the market by changing requirements that affect costs for businesses. Five, the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act that would update the filing fees for mergers, intended to assist regulators in enforcing antitrust laws.
Monkeypox doesn’t spread easily by air like Covid: US CDC
Washington, May 25 (IANS) Amid the recent scare of monkeypox spreading rapidly to over a dozen countries, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dispelled fears saying that the virus doesn' spread via air as Covid-19. The CDC noted that the monkeypox virus transmission requires close contact with an infected person, CNBC reported. Although it can spread through respiratory droplets as well, but not nearly as easily as Covid-19, they said. A monkeypox patient with lesions in their throat or mouth can spread the virus through respiratory droplets if they are around someone else for an extended period of time. However,
the virus does not spread easily that way, Dr Jennifer McQuiston, a CDC official was quoted as saying. "This is not Covid," McQuiston said, adding "Respiratory spread is not the predominant worry. It is contact and intimate contact in the current outbreak setting and population." For example, nine people with monkeypox took lengthy flights from Nigeria to other countries without infecting anyone else on the planes, according to McQuiston. "It's not a situation where if you're passing someone in the grocery store, they're going to be at risk for monkeypox," she said. It is primarily spread through sustained physical contact such as skin-to-skin touch with someone who has an active rash, CDC officials said. The virus can also spread through contact with materials that have the virus on it like shared bedding and clothing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current outbreak of the monkeypox virus is primarily spreading through sex among men, as seen in several cases in many European countries, particularly the UK and Spain. While the virus itself is not a
App Store rule for easier app account, data deletion kicks off from June 30
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Apple has reminded developers that apps that support account creation must let users initiate deletion of their account, along with personal data, within the app starting June 30. Apple offering paid online group services will also have to use Apple's in-app payments from June 30. The tech company, which just announced to kick off its flagship annual developer conference
�WWDC 2022' from June 6, said in an update that account deletion requirement starts from June 30, as described in App Store review guidelines. "This deadline was extended to provide additional time for implementation of this requirement," Apple said late on Monday. "The account deletion option should be easy to find in your app. If your app offers Sign in with Apple, you'll need to use the Sign in with Apple REST API to revoke user tokens when deleting an account," the company informed developers. "It's insufficient to only provide the ability to temporarily disable or deactivate an account. People should be able to delete the account along with their personal data," Apple emphasised. Apps in highly-regulated industries may provide additional customer service flows to confirm and
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As shared on Twitter, these new Real Tone filters are rolling out now to Google Photos users on Android, iOS, and the web. Once the feature is live, users should have a suite of new options in the "Filters" tab of the Google Photos editor, with choices like Playa, Isla, Honey, and Desert. According to Google, the filters were specially designed to "work well across skin tones". If the filter users have selected is one of the new ones, they should see an overlaid mention of "Made with Real Tone". Each filter should also have adjustments users can make, to deeply refine any given picture.
facilitate the account deletion process. In January, Apple pushed the deadline for both App Store changes to June 30, saying it would provide developers more time to update their apps. Meanwhile, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 9WWDC) will kick off from June 6 for more than 30 million Apple developers around the globe. WWDC22 helps developers and designers explore the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Throughout the week, developers will be able to connect directly with Apple engineers and designers through labs and Digital Lounges for guidance on building innovative and platform-differentiating apps and games.
Experts warn of unusual monkeypox outbreak in Aus
Google Photos rolls out new filters for skin’s ‘real tone’ San Francisco, May 25 (IANS) Tech giant Google has added new filters in Google Photos that will help users show their skin in its true shade. According to 9To5Google, with the Pixel 6 series, the tech giant worked to adjust the phone's camera to more accurately capture the wide variety of human skin tones, so that people can see their true selves in photographs. At Google I/O, the company released the Monk Skin Tone Scale, an opensource library to help make machine learning of images more inclusive by better interpreting tones and shades. At the time, the company announced that the Monk Scale would soon be put to use within the Google Photos app to offer specialised filters that tweak the skin tones of people in photos users have previously taken.
sexually transmitted infection, which are generally spread through semen and vaginal fluids, the most recent surge in cases appears to have been spread among men who have sex with other men, WHO officials said, emphasising that anyone can contract monkeypox. The lesions that characterise monkeypox are the source from which the virus spreads, and people are most infectious when these lesions appear on the skin, Dr John Brooks, a medical epidemiologist at the CDC's division for AIDS prevention, was quoted as saying. However, Brooks said front-line health-care providers should use the standard precautions for infectious diseases when treating a patient with monkeypox, including wearing a N95 respirator mask, gloves and a gown if contact with the patient is particularly close. The WHO has identified about 200 confirmed or suspected cases. No-associated deaths have been reported so far. While the global health body has warned of a surge in cases even as surveillance increases, it has assured that the virus is also containable.
Canberra, May 23 (IANS) As Australia records its second case of monkeypox, local authorities and experts are readying for what they called a "highly unusual outbreak" of the disease, which in recent weeks has been spreading across the globe. Last week, the state of New South Wales (NSW) recorded the nation's first case of the virus, and a second case was later confirmed in the Victoria's state capital Melbourne, reports Xinhua. Over the weekend the World Health Organization (WHO) held a meeting to discuss what has been Europe's worst outbreak of monkeypox in history. Head of the Biosecurity Program at the University of New South Wales' (UNSW) Kirby Institute, Professor Raina MacIntyre, who has played
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a major role in the nation's fight against Covid-19, has hit the ground running to inform the public and called on the government to ready itself for a potential outbreak. In an article published on UNSW's website on Monday, she reiterated that the initial cases were not a "cause for panic" but a reminder for people returning from overseas to "remain vigilant". She said that while the variant of monkeypox appears to have a similar fatality rate to Covid-19 of around 1 per cent, it was nowhere near as contagious. "It is a respiratory virus and can also spread to humans without contact, probably through aerosols," said MacIntyre. "However, it does not usually spread easily between humans, and typically only in close
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contacts. Studies have found about 3 per cent of contacts of a monkeypox case will be infected." Several weeks after being infected, individuals may experience symptoms including fever, headache, swelling of the lymph nodes, muscle aches, which are followed several days later by the highly-distinctive pustule rash. The monkeypox virus was first identified in humans in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1970, but scientists are puzzled as to why it is now spreading outside of the African continent. MacIntyre said waning immunity provided by the smallpox vaccination, which stems from the same virus that is causing monkeypox and was administered en masse before it was eradicated in the 1970s is likely a key factor. A 2018 report published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal estimated that just 10 per cent of Australia's population were vaccinated against smallpox. MacIntyre called for contact tracing, quarantine of close contacts, and "ring vaccination", where contacts of confirmed cases are vaccinated as opposed to the entire population, citing the fact that Australia is unlikely to have a large supply of second and third generation smallpox vaccines. "Given the unusual nature of this epidemic, it would be wise to ensure we have a stockpile of antivirals and enough of both types of vaccines."
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LEAD STORIES FOOD & CUISINE
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15 2022
World Cocktail Day: Channel your inner mixologist JIM BEAM ORANGE CRUSH I Beam Suntory
Little did we know two centuries ago that cocktails will evolve from just being the celebratory element at events to a drink we enjoy on a regular basis. Since May 13, 1806, when the term “cocktail” was formally defined, the day has been celebrated with easily accessible ingredients that can be mixed with your favourite spirit, whether it be scotch, vodka, or gin. This World Cocktail Day, embrace your inner mixologist and beat the summer heat by crafting some palate-pleasing cocktails from Beam Suntory, Diageo India, Belvedere, Hennessy, Fairmont Jaipur and Glenmorangie. A flavour to impact, a glass of these treats is bound to soothe your palette. SOUL REVIVER, FAIRMONT SIGNATURE I By Anjum, Fairmont Jaipur
INGREDIENTS: > The Botanist Islay gin 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) > Patron Silver Tequila 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) > Cointreau 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) > White wine 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) > Blackberry syrup 1/4 OZ (7 1/2 ML) > Lemon juice 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) > Garnish lemon wheel PREPARATION: > Combine Botanist Islay dry gin, patron silver, Cointreau, white wine, lemon juice, blackberry syrup, and absinthe (For rinse) in a cocktail shaker. Add ice cubes until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist if desired. > Based on the Corpse Reviver, a drink whose popularity soared with its appearance in The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930, this version is equally adept at livening up the mood. Blackberries and lemon juice provide a burst of sweet and sour, while a masterful mix of Botanist gin, Patron Silver, Cointreau, and white wine is poured into an absinthe rinse. If this doesn’t kick-start one’s heart, little else will. ROKU GIN’S EARLY AUTUMN I Beam Suntory
INGREDIENTS: > ROKU > Chocolate Liqueur > Heavy Cream PREPARATION: > Add 40ml of ROKU, 20 ml of Chocolate Liqueur and 20 ml of Heavy Cream. Shake well and enjoy your evening.
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Rendezvous with Michelin Star Chef Yves Mattagne
DERBY BIRD I By Anjum, Fairmont Jaipur
INGREDIENTS: > Jim Beam Orange 1.5 ml > Orange juice 0.5 ml > Lemon juice 0.75 ml > Simple syrup 0.5 ml > Soda water > Orange wedge and mint sprig for garnish PREPARATION: > Add all ingredients (except soda water) to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with soda water and gently stir. OAKSMITH ASSAM I Beam Suntory INGREDIENTS: > Fairmont Signature recipe > Woodford Reserve Bourbon 1 1/2 OZ (45 ML) > Campari 3/4 OZ (22 1/2 ML) > Simple syrup (1:1) 1/2 OZ (15 ML) > Lemon juice 1/2 OZ (15 ML) > Orange juice 1 1/2 OZ (45 ML) > Garnish mint sprig PREPARATION: > In a cocktail shaker fill half of the ice, pour the Woodford reserve bourbon whiskey, Campari, orange and lime juices, and simple syrup, shake it vigorously and strain into a highball glass with crushed ice, garnish with a pineapple wedge adorned with fresh mint sprig. > Watching the birds; flit about while sitting at the Aviary Bar, Kuala Lumpur was a moment in time, never to be repeated. The Jungle Bird was the bar’s signature cocktail and the inspiration behind this drink. Woodford Reserve bourbon happily pairs with Campari and orange and lemon juices for a cocktail that recalls the tiki kitsch of the 1970s, with a fresh and modern vibe. THE HENNESSY GINGER COCKTAIL
The Chambers, India's very first exclusive business club, presented a Rendezvous with Michelin Star Chef Yves Mattagne featuring an immersive culinary soiree showcasing signature flavours from La Villa Lorraine, by Yves Mattagne, paired with a handpicked selection of beverages as part of its Rendezvous series. The evening was the ideal combination of world-class cuisine, meaningful conversations, and delightful interactions with the culinary maestro – Yves Mattagne, a highly acclaimed and award-winning Chef who specialises in exquisite seafood presentations, contemporary world cuisine, and eclectic gastronomical experiences. Burned Avocado
The highly engaging culinary experience was created at Albero, the exclusive and beautifully designed restaurant at The Chambers, a magnificent venue at Taj Mahal in New Delhi with towering views of the Capital and green surroundings. Rendezvous is a series of curated events based on three pillars – Epicurean, Engage, and Entertain – that offer a variety of experiences ranging from culinary delights and drinks to moderated panel discussions and performances by the best in Art & Culture, Music, and Stand-Up Comedy. Watermelon
Canette Des Dombes
INGREDIENTS: > Oaksmith® Gold 50ml > Black Pepper and Ginger Syrup 25ml > Kali Neemu Juice(Black Lime Juice) 20ml > Carbonated Orthodox Assam Tea Brew 200ml PREPARATION: > In a Soda syphon, add the tea and black pepper, and ginger syrup and charge with one CO2 charger. > Now in a tall glass with ice, add Oaksmith Gold and stir to chill the whisky. > Now top up the glass with carbonated ginger and Black Pepper Assam Tea Soda. Garnish with a slice of Kaali Neemu.
The exquisitely curated menu featured signature flavours such as Hirame - oyster maki, Dauricus caviar, Granny, hazelnut, dill; Hamachi - cherry, yuzu ice cream, wasabi, zist; Smoked Eel & White
Glenfiddich Experiments with Tea
TANQUERAY BASIL I By Ajay Nayyar, Brand Ambassador, Diageo India INGREDIENTS: > 40 ml Hennessy Very Special > 100 ml Ginger Ale PREPARATION: > Pour the Hennessy cognac into a highball glass. > Add ice cubes to fill the glass. > Top with ginger ale. > Garnish with a lime wedge or slices of fresh ginger. BELVEDERE LAKESIDE
INGREDIENTS: > Belvedere Lake Bartezek 45 ml > Fino Sherry 15 ml > Fresh Lemon Juice 25 ml > Honey Water (1:1) 25 ml > Cucumber 2 chunks > Lemon Juice (optional) 10 ml > Cucumber slice to garnish > Add all ingredients to shaker over cubed ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into a chilled coupette. Garnish.
Eggplant; Jumbo Prawns flamed with single malt and delectable vegetarian creations such as Burned Avocado - coconut milk, fermented Jalapeños, red shiso, cucumber; White Asparagus - smoked ratte potato butter, ‘terre végétale’ with truffle, parsley chlorophyll and Kimchi Coal, Hardy Pear Parmesan, combava, dill; Sand Carrots. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Satyajeet Krishan, Area Director, New Delhi and General Manager, Taj Mahal, New Delhi, said “Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been a preferred hospitality destination in the heart of the Capital for over four decades offering timeless experiences and warm service. We are privileged to welcome Chef Yves Mattagne to the Hotel and present a special Rendezvous where Chef unravels the culinary secrets of a contemporary world as he recreates the spirit of La Villa Lorraine for our guests.”
INGREDIENTS: > Tanqueray London Dry Gin 45ml > Basil 5 to 6 Leaves > Honey 1 TSP > Lime Juice 10ml PREPARATION: > Add 4 cubes of ice along with all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake well > Double strain the liquid into the glass > Garnish and serve> Garnish with a lime wedge or slices of fresh ginger. GLASSWARE: Old Fashioned Glass GARNISH: Lime Wheel or Basil Sprig
This World Whisky Day immerse yourself in the unique experience of innovation and experimentation with one-of-a-kind cocktail recipes shared by Angad Singh Gandhi, Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich India. These unique sensorial serves have been curated as a part of Glenfiddich’s recent ‘Glenfiddich Experiments with Tea’ campaign for whisky enthusiasts and novices to cherish. India is a tea-drinking nation and the second-largest producer of tea. Complementing the tasting notes of Glenfiddich's ‘Our Original Twelve’, the sensorial serves will create distinguished experiences for the single malt lovers driving an emotional connection with India’s most loved beverage ‘Tea’ and the water of life. Threefold Fashion
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Ingredients 60ml Glenfiddich 12yo Firdaus- Anandini Himalayan Tea Sugar Aromatic bitters Cinnamon Stick Applewood smoke (use a smoke gun or smoke top) Preparation Infuse Firdaus Anandini Himalayan tea to 60ml Glenfiddich. Fill the mixing jar with lots of ice and pour the infused whisky in. Add 10ml of tea-sugar cordial (Boil 1:1 ratio of Anandini Himalayan tea and sugar with water) and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. Add applewood/ hazelwood smoke while continuously stirring the drink for 25-30 seconds. Finally, strain it over a big cube of ice in an old-fashioned glass and garnish with a small cinnamon stick. Paradisiacal Highball
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Ingredients 60ml Glenfiddich 12yo Firdaus- Anandini Himalayan Tea Lime Juice Club Soda Dehydrated fruit – Apple/Pear Preparation Add Infused Firdaus Anandini Himalayan tea to 60ml Glenfiddich in a highball glass over a big cube of ice. Add a few drops of lime juice. Serve with club soda and garnish with your preferred dehydrated fruit. Glenfiddich’s signature malt, ‘Our Original Twelve’, is matured in the finest Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks and uniquely married in oak tuns for at least 12 years, to give a beautifully balanced nose complemented by refreshingly rich and complex notes of fresh pear and subtle oak, making it an ideal and classy gift for the whisky aficionado. Price: INR 3860/- (Delhi) Availability: All leading liquor stores in the country
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LEAD STORIES SPIRITUALITY
Vol 2, Issue 8, June 1-15, 2022
Buddha Dharma: The perennial wealth
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The rise of the great civilisations of the world witnessed the development of literature, art and sophisticated philosophical systems from the Greeks to the Indian system. One of the great teachers of all times is the Buddha Shakyamuni who was born as prince Siddhartha in the kingdom of Magadha (now India) and taught the 8,4000 teachings to unravel the mind's true nature to help alleviate the suffering of the sentient beings through the rigorous practice of learning, reflection, and meditation. Contemporary to Buddhism, other Indian schools of thought like Vaishesika, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimansa,
Vedanta, Carvaka, Jainism, etc. flourished making the Indian sub-continent a great centre for learning for subjects like Philosophy, Mathematics, Cosmology, Astrology, Metaphysics, Logic, Art, Poetry, etc. In Dhammapada, the Buddha says: "The Mind is the chief and precedes all phenomena." And further the Buddhist philosopher Vasubandu (4th -5th century C.E.) of erstwhile Nalanda University who was a great light at the peak of India's resplendent Gupta empire, in his text Abhidharmakosakarika said: "The diversity of the world arose from karmas, which in turn is, the intention and its actions. Intention is the mental karma;
what gives rise to by (the intention) are physical and verbal." Further exploring the mind-brain paradox, the great Indian Buddhist logician Acharya Dharmakirti (7th Cent C.E.) in pramanavarttika (Commentary on Valid Cognition) Chapter 2 (pramanasiddhi) which is a commentary on Acharya Dignaga's words of salutation to the Buddha in Pramanasamuccaya has given valid logical reasoning to establish that the mind and the body are two distinct entities. One of the questions that His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, a Noble Peace Prize Laureate 1989, is frequently asked during his Public Talks around the world is, "What is
the purpose of our life?" To which he simply answers "To be happy." Through the platform of Mind and Life Dialogues between the Buddhist scholars and the experts in the disciplines such as Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, Psychology, etc., unprecedented research is being done in the field of consciousness studies and Mapping of Emotions (Emotions Revealed by Professor Paul Ekman). In Neuroscience, Prof Richard J. Davidson, University of WisconsinMadison and Founder and Chair of the Center for Healthy Minds said: "Buddhist monks have known for centuries that meditation can change the mind. Now we are inspired by His Holiness to examine with our technology the precise brain changes that occur with practice... The unique collaboration on meditation is just beginning." In his paper Buddha's Brain: Neuroplasticity and Meditation he mentions: "The findings from studies in this unusual sample as well as related research efforts, suggest that, over the course of meditating for tens of thousands of hours, the long-term practitioners had actually altered the structure and function of their brains." While modern science is still struggling to understand the brain's full potential, it has also crossed the frontiers of its discipline to ask questions about the mind or the subjective experience of humans. In the contemporary phase of modern Neuroscience, we have the term qualia or phenomenal subjective experiences which has been the subject matter of the ancient Indian
wisdom for centuries. In Quantum Mechanics 'A double-slit optical system was used to test the possible role of consciousness in the collapse of the quantum wavefunction. The ratio of the interference pattern's double-slit spectral power to its single-slit spectral power was predicted to decrease when attention was focused toward the double slit as compared to away from it.' Michio Kaku, a professor of Physics at the City University of New York in his book The Future of the Mind unveils the astonishing research being done in top laboratories around the world- all based on the latest advancements in neuroscience and physics and looks towards a day when humans achieve the ability to upload the human brain to a computer, project thoughts and emotions around the world on a brain-net, send our consciousness across the universe and push the very limits of immortality. The presentation of the mind in Buddhism can also lay the basic ground for the AI industries catering to the philosophical challenges as to where do we draw the line between a human and AI. Perhaps, no other tradition East or West present a more sophisticated and extensive view on the mind and mental phenomena, and on the nature of reality of existence than Buddhism. India has so much to offer to the world. The Wisdom of Non-duality, pratityasamudpada (dependent arising), tathagathagarbha (Buddha Nature), Buddhist Psychology, etc.; There was a time when the Doctrine of Buddha was vibrant and spread to different parts of the world.
Buddhism was propagated to Sri Lanka by King Asoka's two children Mahinda and Sanghamitta, and to the north-west of India during the reign of King Kanishka. The Tibetan King Jnanaprabha sent gold requesting the Nalanda Saint Scholar Atisha Dipamkara from Bengal to go to Tibet to teach the Dharma in the 11th century C.E. According to Chinese chronicals, in the 405 C.E. the Indian Buddhist scholar Kumarajiva, who was held captive and taken to China, was revered by the King of Tsin dynasty for his scholarship was assigned with a Translation Bureau under the patronage of the Imperial House and propagated Buddhism in North China. In 526 C.E., Bodhidharma left for China from India and propagated Buddhist Meditative School in Southern China from which Japanese Zen Buddhism is derived. The rich legacy of the Buddha's teaching spread far and wide and has stood the tests of all eras assimilating different cultural contexts without losing its essence; more so becomes most relevant in the 21st century when modern scientific and technological advancement has posed serious ethical questions before us. Today as we are faced with challenges like climate crisis, war and terrorism, pandemic, gender disparity, communal disharmony, etc., this great perennial wealth of wisdom can be an eye opener to the world. The pertinent question being: how can this wealth can be delivered to the world?
Kolam: a ritual art form and its philosophical meaning
By Paddy Krishnan Kolam (meaning form or beauty) is an art form common in Tamil Nadu where women draw these patterns every day. The idea of kolam is not unique to Tamil Nadu. For instance, in Andhra Pradesh the muggulu which is very similar to the Tamil kolam is common during Makara Sankranti. In North India rangoli from rang (colour) and aavali (row), is common for festivals like Diwali while in Kerala the pookolam (patterns created using flower petals) is common during Onam. Other places like Rajasthan, Bengal, and Odisha have their own versions called mandana, alpana and chita respectively. Special places like the pooja mandap (dais) or entrance to temples always
have something like a rangoli or kolam. One of the key features of a kolam in Tamil Nadu is that it is drawn daily. Kolam need not be associated with special events or places although there are special kolams, e.g., small feet drawn at Janmashtami to signify the welcoming of Krishna. The patterns associated with kolam have been studied by ethnographers with a view to understanding the significance of different shapes and computer scientists with a view to understanding the properties of different classes of kolam. Traditionally, a kolam is drawn, using ground rice flour, just outside the house every morning. The threshold of the house represents where the public life and private life of the house meet. Thus the kolam represents the importance of having a good public and private life. Most kolams are related to honouring gods like Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth) or Bhudevi (mother earth). As all human activities disturb the earth, honouring Bhudevi is a common theme. One asks for forgiveness for all the disturbances one causes to mother earth. This is similar to the ritual performed by dancers when they seek forgiveness for stomping the earth. Another theory is that the space occupied by one’s house would have previously been occupied by many living entities. By building one’s
house on their property, one has displaced them. Drawing a kolam using rice flour provides food for many living beings including those who may have been displaced. So a kolam is a symbol of atonement for taking over property that “belonged” to others. Some scholars have suggested that drawing a kolam is to remind one that one should be generous to the less fortunate even if they are strangers. That is why the kolam is drawn outside suggesting that those who are in need are welcome. Pragmatically, a rice flourbased kolam can prevent insects from entering the house as they have enough food outside. Using marble dust-based kolam or sticking plastic kolam patterns defeats this practical purpose. Drawing a fresh kolam every day also signifies the ephemeral nature of this world. One is supposed to meditate while drawing the kolam and connect with the divine. That is, the meditation acknowledges that the body is finite and one needs to go beyond one’s body to connect with the Supreme being. The kolam represents this Supreme entity and thus provides Darshan (vision of the divine) to the devotee. This Darshan is available to both the person drawing the kolam and the passers by who see the kolam. As kolams are a very ancient art, it perhaps pre-dates having village temples. Thus kolams were symbolic
representations of the Gods. In the absence of local temples, there was no need to travel long distances to get Darshan at a temple. Modern writers suggest that drawing the kolam everyday improves one’s health. Because kolams were drawn while standing, all the bending and stretching provided relevant exercise. I do not necessarily buy this argument as the women folk did lots of physical work (e.g., getting water from the well, making flour by manually grinding using stone implements). So there was no need to have extra exercise for the women folk. Drawing a kolam is also a ritual to demonstrate that the household is doing well (both materially and spiritually). For instance, there are kolams that are related to specific aspects of life. These include the birth of a child, wedding or coming of age for girls. When one is in mourning, no Kolam is drawn. If one sees a house where there is no Kolam, one could conclude that the household was going through a painful situation. In the case of a death of a family member, no kolam is drawn for the duration of mourning (e.g., 13 days in some communities). Special kolams were also drawn to indicate that someone in the household had communicable diseases like chickenpox. This was to warn others not to enter the house.
Let’s talk about number 1 Hello everyone! We already learnt about numerological calculations last week. We can take the help of numerology in almost every aspect of our lives. In further articles I will talk about each number in detail so that all of you can benefit from it. Every number has some positive and negative traits, and also certain career choices connected with every number. In the following article we are going to explore all such aspects of No1 in detail. Traits: People who are born on 1st,10th, 19th or 28th of any months are ruled by number 1. Number 1 is one such number through which all other numbers are derived. Number 1 represents the planet Sun, which is considered as the father of the solar system. It has tremendous energy and all other things on the earth derive energy from it. No matter what, you cannot ignore the presence of the Sun. Similar are the traits of the people who are blessed with this energy. > They are the source of motivation
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for others and people look up to them. > They acquire top positions in companies because of their natural ability to be at No1. > They have charismatic personalities, which draw everybody’s attention to them. You cannot ignore them. These people can attract large crowds towards themselves. > They are highly independent and love their freedom. They are very determined, positive and
competitive. > They are versatile people and are go-getters. They can create magic for themselves. If they affirm to achieve something they definitely achieve it. Some examples of No1 are Mukesh Ambani, Miss Universe Sushmita Sen, Sunil Gavaskar and many more. When vibrations are disturbed: > Sometimes they can be egoistic and cannot take others’ opinions. > They can change their dreams
into reality, and if sometimes they fail in their attempt to do so, they become very harsh. > They can be very rigid. > Can have back trouble or can become less expressive. > Lose confidence. No 1 also represents new beginnings e.g. the first child, the first day of school, the first job and the first day of the month etc. Even if you take card no 1 in Tarot it’s The Magician card. This tells us that you can create magic for yourself as you have the potential for the same. Repetitive sighting of No 1: When we say numbers influence our lives in big ways, it also means
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Kolams come in different shapes and forms but they usually have a rigid framework. Kolams drawn with simple lines are called vari (Tamil for line) and date back to around 400 BCE to 200 CE. Initially only straight lines were used. But soon, kolams with curved lines also appeared. These were also kambi (cable) kolam. It is believed that all the kolams followed a rigid set of rules dictating what could
be rotated, stretched and how the different lines had to be drawn around dots. This seems to suggest that kolams were mainly an art form that followed a set of rules. These days the most popular form of kolam is a pulli kolam based on a grid of dots combined with a kambi. That is, one first draws a grid of dots and then draws a loop(s) that enclose(s) each dot without touching the dots.
we get impacted by the numbers that are around us rather than getting impacted only by our date of birth numbers. Sometimes a pattern is formed or you will see a certain number chasing you. Could be your Roll No, seat No, vehicle No or in any other way. When these numbers appear, they can also represent that you are about to see a new beginning in your life. Career for No 1: These people are very creative and convert dreams into reality. They also love to work with full freedom so the best career option for them is their own business or they can work at a top position in any company. Others: Military, Politics, Law, or food /restaurant also suits them a lot. Love life: Just because you love to lead and don’t like to give answers your love life may suffer. Your partner may feel that you don’t care for their feelings. It’s important that they get a complete analysis done before entering into wedlock. Lucky Colours: Yellow, Golden, Orange
Crystal suggestion: Sunstone or Red Jasper
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Ridhi Mehta Ridhi Mehta is a practicing numerologist,healer,tarot card reader, crystal expert and hypnotherapist.She entered the field of occult around 5years back. She has her Youtubechannel by the name Insights by Ridhii. Ridhi comes from a corporate background having an experience of more than 10 years.However, she has always inclined towards the world of divination. So, she followed her heart and after taking professional qualifications she started practicing the science. She also taught over two hundred students in the above fields. She has many success stories and believes that if we understand to work with energies then there are many things that we can alter in our lives. She can be contacted on ridhi22_mehta@yahoo.co.in / +918054317326 for any queries/ consultations/ classes.
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supply premium on yields, then the 10 year and beyond was heavily ignoring this supply premium. Going Forward If some of market's upfronted rate hike expectations were to unwind going forward, then it is logical to expect some giving away also on the 4<?>10 year flattening that has occurred just over the past month. In fact, the market will likely have to price in a larger bond supply premium as well given the new fiscal uncertainties down the line post these (and later may be more) fiscal measures. This will likely put more pressure for this spread to expand. It is to be noted that basis
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recent action, this spread is now largely in line with the pre-Covid era and is almost completely ignoring the additional bond supply premium that needs to be built in for the new regime of higher government deficit over multiple years. Our long standing overweight 4 <?> 5 year strategy has been stressed heavily over the past month owing to the market dynamics as discussed above. However, basis our view going forward we think this segment should now start to enjoy a relative tailwind as market partly unwinds rate hike fears and builds back bond supply premium. To be clear, there is little change in our underlying expectation about the likely rate hike trajectory ahead.
We continue to think that monetary policy makers want to achieve a position of relative neutrality soon enough. This they seem to have defined around the pre-Covid repo rate of 5.15%. However, unlike the market consensus, we continue to think that the pace of hikes thereafter will be much more measured with the repo rate probably peaking out under the 6% mark. The premise of this expectation, as discussed many times before comes from our assessment of India's total fiscal and monetary policy response post Covid and the normalisation already underway for monetary policy; Our underlying growth trajectory and the characterisation of most of the inflation currently in play; Central
banks' having to hike in what is a clearly slowing global cycle and the related point that most of them are unlikely to have a multi-year adjustment runway. Another observation is noteworthy basis the above. We find a lot of favour in the market today for strategies anchored around the 1 year point. While these may sound 'surer' in an otherwise volatile environment, there are nevertheless 2 deficiencies in the argument here in our view: As noted above, 1 to 4 years spread is still very large thus implying quite steep forward curves (3 years 1 year from now, or 2 years 2 years from now if one were to consider 2 years to 4 years spread currently). By
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focussing on just 1 year (or 2 years) investors are effectively not choosing to 'own' these steep forward curves. Investors are potentially courting re-investment risks 1<?>2 years down the line by ignoring 4<?>5 years in favour of 1-2 years. Even if one were to consider swap pricing (which is excessive in our view) the rate hike cycle will probably be done by year 1. Most likely, given what we think and what we are observing of the global macro cycle, by then the narrative on many central banks would have materially changed. The point about reinvestment risk is especially applicable since, as noted above, the forward curves are so steep. On a related note, tactical
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products like floating rate bonds may have limited shelf life as well given the nature of this cycle as analysed above.
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NEW RELEASES JUGJUGG JEEYO SHER BAGGA
PRITHVIRAJ
RELEASE DATE: 3 June 2022 LANGUAGE: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu (With English Subtitles) PRODUCER: Yash Raj Films DIRECTOR: Chandraprakash Dwivedi CAST: Akshay Kumar, introducing debutant Manushi Chhillar, Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood SYNOPSIS: Yash Raj Films is making its first historical with Prithviraj, which is based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Superstar Akshay Kumar is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly against the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor. Akshay unveiled the teaser of the film via social media and saluted the daredevilry of the braveheart. Akshay says, "The teaser of Prithviraj captures the soul of the film, the essence of the life of the legendary warrior Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan who knew no fear. This is our tribute
to his heroism and his life. The more I read about him, the more I was awed by how he lived and breathed every single second of his glorious life for his country and his values." The superstar adds, "He is a legend, he is one of the bravest warriors and he is one of the most upright kings that our country has ever seen. We hope that Indians worldwide love our salute to this mighty braveheart. We have tried to present his life story in the most authentic way possible and the film is a homage to his unmatched bravery and courage." The gorgeous Manushi plays the role of his beloved Sanyogita and her launch is definitely one of the most awaited debuts of 2022. Produced by Yash Raj Films, Prithviraj is being directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi who directed the biggest television epic Chanakya - based on the life and times of the most influential political strategist of India and the multiple award-winning Pinjar.
RELEASE DATE: 24 June 2022 LANGUAGE: Hindi (With English Subtitles) PRODUCER: Dharma Productions, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures (IN) DIRECTOR: Raj Mehta CAST: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani,
Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor SYNOPSIS: It's a tale of two couples from different generations and revolves around post marriage issues. The drama merges the generation gap, and puts out a unique point about love, with ample humor.
LOVE YOU PAPA
RELEASE DATE: 10 June 2022 LANGUAGE: Punjabi PRODUCER: Daljit Thind, Ammy Virk DIRECTOR: Jagdeep Sidhu MUSIC: Avvy Sra, Jaymeet, Sunny Vik, Oye Kunaal LYRICS: Happy Raikoti, Shera Dhaliwal & Kiran, Raj Fatehpuria, FARMAAN MUSIC ON: Burfi Music SOUND DESIGNER: Pranam Pansare BACKGROUND SCORE: Sandeep Saxena Team DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Navneet Misser EDITOR: Manish More DI: PixellD Studio VFX: Shudhanshu Jaiswal CHOREOGRAPHER: Mehul Gadnani, Arvind Thakur (India), Shruti Shah & Rohan Shah (Bollywood Dance School U.K.)
COSTUME DESIGNER: Roma Sharma Art Director : Rommy Arts(India), Sameer Mahajan (UK) VISUAL PROMOTIONS: Just Right Studioz NX Poster Stills: K Raj Famous Films POSTER DESIGN: Vitamin V & VIGGFX INDIA RELEASING BY: Thind Motion Films OVERSEAS RELEASING BY: White Hill Studios CAST: Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa, Deep Sehgal, Nirmal Rishi, Kaka Kautki, Baninder Bunny, Rup Khatkar, Jasneet Kaur, Gurdiyal Singh SYNOPSIS: Sher Bagga is an upcoming Punjabi movie. The movie is directed by Jagdeep Sidhu and will feature Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa as lead characters.
JUGJUGG JEEYO
NIKAMMA
RELEASE DATE: 17 June 2022 LANGUAGE: Gujarati (With English Subtitles) PRODUCER: Vihaan Dand DIRECTOR: Akhil Kotak SYNOPSIS: Love you Papa is a Gujarati musical film. Blissful
couple Ansh and Shikha give birth to an adorable daughter, soon after Shikha's death Ansh is thrown into a situation where he has to raise up his daughter all alone. Watch how Ansh meets up his daughters expectations along with the hardships.
JANHIT MEIN JAARI
RELEASE DATE: 17 June 2022 LANGUAGE: Hindi (With English Subtitles) PRODUCER: Sony Pictures Films India, Sony Pictures International Productions DIRECTOR: Sabbir Khan CAST: Shilpa Shetty, Abhimanyu Dassani, Shirley Setia, Samir Soni, Sunil Grover SYNOPSIS: An action entertainer set in Lucknow that brings us up close with the carefree world of Adi (Abhimanyu Dasani) a pampered no-gooder who has lived all his life under the protection of his elder www.indianabroad.news
brother, Raman. The loving bond between two brothers is strained when Raman decides to get married to Avni (Shilpa Shetty). Avni is a no-nonsense woman of today and lives her life with tremendous integrity. As she enters Raman’s life, Adi loses his primary importance leading him to despise his sisterin-law from the bottom of his heart. However, fate has other plans, Adi and Avni find each other at loggerheads in a brutal, lawless town. Will they survive? Can they drop their differences and stand up for each other and most importantly will they live to see another day.
RELEASE DATE: 2022 WRITERS: Utsav Sarkar, Raaj Shaandilyaa PRODUCER: Kamlesh Bhanushali · Vinod Bhanushali · Shradha Chandavarkar · Vishal Gurnani · Vimal K. Lahoti · Bunty Raghav DIRECTOR: Jai Basantu Singh CAST: Nushrratt Bharuccha, Vijay Raaz, Anud Singh Dhaka
SYNOPSIS: The story of a young girl, a crusader who takes up a challenging job selling condoms in a small town in MP, India. The film takes one through the journey of the challenges she faces amidst the social taboo and how she takes on the resistance from her family and the entire town. All told through the trademark Raaj Shandilya humour.
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It’s a tale of two couples from different generations and revolves around post marriage issues. The drama merges the generation gap, and puts out a unique point about love, with ample humor. RELEASE DATE: 24 June 2022 LANGUAGE: Hindi (With English Subtitles) PRODUCER: Dharma Productions, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures (IN) DIRECTOR: Raj Mehta CAST: Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor STORY: Anurag Singh
SCREENPLAY AND DIALOGUES: Rishhabh Sharrma MUSIC SUPERVISED: Azeem Dayani MUSIC: Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Kanish Seth & Kavita Seth, Diesby, Pozy Lyrics by Mithoon, Tanishk Bagchi, Dhruv Yogi, Diesby, Ginny Diwan
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Taapsee Pannu set to produce Fatima Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’ trailer promises more BO action from down South Sana Shaikh-starrer ‘Dhak Dhak’
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu is all set to produce the film 'Dhak Dhak', a story of four women and their life changing journey to the highest motorable pass in the world, through her production house Outsiders Films in collaboration with Viacom18 Studios. The film stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza and
Sanjana Sanghi as the protagonists. 'Dhak Dhak', is co-produced by Taapsee, Pranjal Khandhdiya and Ayush Maheshwari. The film is co-written by Parijat Joshi and Tarun Dudeja & directed by Tarun Dudeja. Taapsee says: "We have attempted to give audiences a visual experience that they have rarely seen on screen. 'Dhak Dhak' narrates the story
of four women who realise that freedom has to be owned and never given. "Viacom18 Studios has been a crucial part of my journey in the film industry from 'Chashme Baddoor', 'Shabaash Mithu' and now to 'Dhak Dhak'. I am sure that this ride will be an enriching one." Commenting on the association, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios says: "'Dhak Dhak' is a heart-warming story of four women undertaking a trip breaking out of their cocoons & discovering themselves through this journey of introspection & adventure. This was the perfect script and resonates well with the DNA of our storytelling." Producer Pranjal Khandhdiya adds: "'Dhak Dhak' is a first of its kind story about four strong characters and a memorable bike ride in the picturesque locations. 'Dhak Dhak' is sure to captivate our audiences." The film is now under production and will hit cinema screens in 2023.
Akshay Kumar on scale of action in ‘Prithviraj’: ‘I was like a kid in a candy store’
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Prithviraj’, was bowled over by the script of the film, particularly the action sequences. The actor, who will portray king Prithviraj Chauhan in the film, admitted that he felt like “a kid in a candy store” when he got to know the scale of action that he will get to perform in ‘Prithviraj’. Talking about the scale of the film, which happens to be YRF’s first historical film, Akshay said in a statement, “’Prithviraj’ is mounted
at a scale that will wow people and action plays an integral part in heightening the entertainment quotient of the film. ‘Prithviraj’ is a big screen action extravaganza that awaits to unfold in front of the eyes of the audiences.” “It will give numerous highs given how Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan took on the responsibility of protecting the country and its people from the merciless invader Mohammad of Ghor. I was like a kid in a candy store when I realised the scale of action that I will get to perform”, he added.
Akshay is known to be an action junkie and the original action star of Hindi cinema as he has performed many daredevil stunts on his own, in the past. Commenting on the same, he mentioned, “I have always loved action films and doing action in my own projects gives me a high. So, for me, the film presented me with an opportunity to explore something I love.” Speaking about the experience of pulling off the war sequences, he said, “It was really tough to pull off these elaborate war sequences, wearing heavy armour in the sweltering heat but I knew that these scenes will look spectacular on the big screen and add to the extravaganza ‘Prithviraj’ is a film that’s high on patriotism, given the valour and sacrifice of the mighty king.” “It needed to be presented in a way that will make people gasp with excitement and I think we have achieved it. I’m proud of how ‘Prithviraj’ has shaped up and hopefully it will entertain people thoroughly (sic)”, the actor concluded. ‘Prithviraj’, directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi, also stars Manushi Chhillar. The film is set to release on June 3 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Chennai, May 15 (IANS) The much-awaited trailer of Kamal Haasan's latest theatrical outing, the Tamil action thriller "Vikram", was released on Sunday, much to the excitement of the superstar's
fans and movie-lovers. Kamal's last movie, "Viswaroopam 2", was released in 2018. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, "Vikram" is being theatrically released on June 3 and later streamed
on Disney+ Hotstar. The film, which is unrelated to the one released in 1986 with the same title and Kamal in the lead role, has a stellar star cast led by Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil. The trailer promises a triangular face-off in terms of action and histrionics pitting the three accomplished actors against each other. Lokesh Kanagaraj is a hit director whose previous two movies, "Kaithi" and "Master", had hit the bull's eye at the box office. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the movie. Its first single, "Pathala Pathala", with lyrics by Kamal, is already a chart-topper. The makers of "Vikram" are Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International and Udayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies.
Ranveer goes fresh for FreshToHome’s latest campaign New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Addressing consumers' growing need for fresh and preservatives/ chemicals-free meat and seafood items, FreshToHome recently launched a new ad campaign, #NoShortcuts, featuring Bollywood star Ranveer Singh in a new avatar. In this campaign, Bollywood's fashion icon is playing the role of a dubious salesman who is trying to sell shortcuts/preservatives/chemicals to FreshToHome-related people with a promise to grow chicken faster and to keep seafood fresh for several days. However, after receiving a dose of his own 'medicine', he realises that nothing can shake the brand's dedication to selling healthy and fresh meat and seafood items to consumers. Hence, the campaign's name, #NoShortcuts. Over the years, the company has introduced multiple campaigns like 'Apne App se ya App se' and 'Totally Fresh', each promoting the brand's commitment to providing only those products that are without any artificial preservatives, antibiotic residue, and chemicals. The latest campaign, #NoShortcuts, has created a buzz within the industry, provoking discussions on the importance of fresh and chemical-free packed meat and fish products. Shan Kadavil, Co-founder, FreshToHome, in a release talked about the brand's approach behind the latest campaign. "We began our journey with the desire to find safe and hygienic fish & meat to consume. That's the core of everything
we do, and it's been our rallying cry to deliver only '100 per cent Fresh, 0 per cent Chemical' products to the consumers. We take no shortcuts and believe it's the small, steady steps that make all the difference." Speaking about the campaign, Ranveer expressed his views on the campaign and talked about how FreshToHome has been delivering only fresh, preservative, chemical-free meats and seafood products to its consumers. "I am glad to be associated with FreshToHome, which is the preferred platform to buy fresh meat and seafood. It feels good to be a part of their successful journey. While we often resort to taking shortcuts, whether on-road on the road, at work, or in uncomfortable situations, FreshToHome does not believe in taking the easy way out. They sell produce directly procured from dedicated farmers and fishermen and go the whole hog to deliver fresh, preservative,
chemical-free meats and seafood. Nothing can shake that resolve, and that's extremely commendable," the actor said. Since its inception, FreshToHome has focused on providing consumers with safe and hygienic fish and meat products. Keeping the same in view, FreshToHome only lists products that are directly sourced. With more than 100 quality checks, the brand refuses to take any of these shortcuts to use to pass off things as fresh, natural, and high-quality. Other than the ad campaign, the company recently renewed its packaging that resonates with its commitment to 'owning the source,' procuring directly from farmers and fishermen sans any intermediaries. The illustrations on the new packaging capture this sourcing strength by depicting hand raised chicken, pasture-raised goats and lamb, and fish caught by local fishermen on small boats daily.
‘Dhaakad’ title song released in Varanasi, Ganesh Acharya was on his toes for ‘Dehati Disco’! played on floating LED screen
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) 'Tu Hai Dhaakad' from the Kangana Ranautstarrer 'Dhakaad' was released here amid much fanfare. The song was played on a floating LED screen on the banks of the river Ganga. The film's title song has been set to the tune by veteran advertising and film composer Dhruv Ghanekar. It is penned by actor and writer Ishitta Arun and performed by the jazz artiste Vasundhara Vee. Talking about the song, Kangana Ranaut said, "We have released 'Tu Hai Dhaakad' during the last leg of our promotional campaign as this song sets the tone of the film. It showcases Agent Agni as an unstoppable force who embodies
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the never-say-die attitude. The song has an anthem-like quality to it and encompasses my character's grit and gumption in herself and her abilities." 'Tu Hai Dhaakad' personifies and embodies Agent Agni's fierce yet vulnerable characteristics. Through the lyrics and the tune, the song underlines the titular character's journey in the film. Talking about the song, director Razneesh Ghai added, "I wanted a song which had a rousing aspect to it. I reached out to my friend from the advertising world, musician Dhruv Ghanekar, who has composed many songs in the past. I knew that he would be able to
understand what I had in mind and translate it into a tune." He added, "The song is inspiring and instils a sense of how one can achieve things against all odds and should never accept defeat. Ishitta Arun has written lyrics which do full justice to the spirit of the film's story and Agent Agni's fortitude. Vasundhara Vee's vocals elevate the song to a whole new level and her singing style makes the song soar and how." Producer Deepak Mukut said, "The song 'Tu Hai Dhaakad' is inspirational and really apt for the film's theme and story. It feels wonderful to see that the film which we have made with our blood and sweat, is also scoring high musically. This song highlights the film's theme and Agent Agni's spirit, and it will deeply connect the audience to Kangana's character." "All the songs in the film have been composed beautifully and flow organically into the film's narrative. Soham Rockstar Entertainment is also launching its own music label, SRE Music with Dhaakad, and we are beyond proud to have the film's album as our inaugural project. Its music will resonate with every audience member and will stay with them long after leaving the theatres," he concluded. Presented by Soham Rockstar Entertainment, produced by Deepak Mukut and Sohel Maklai and co-produced by Hunar Mukut, 'Dhaakad', which also stars Arjun Rampal and Divya Dutta, is arriving in theatres on May 20, 2022.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya along with 'Dehati Disco' director Manoj Sharma and Saksham Sharma were in the capital to promote their film. Ganesh talked about the movie, its title and his shooting experience and his bond with 11-year-old 'Super Dancer 3' finalist Saksham Sharma. While talking about the title, he asserts: "'Dehati' means village for
everyone but for me 'Deh' is body and 'Ti' is soul, so it means our culture and disco is western culture. So, this movie reflects conflict between two cultures and it also reflects my love for our Indian culture." The entire movie revolves around father-son bond, and Ganesh has all the appreciation for Saksham, who plays his son and Saksham is in awe as he got an opportunity to work with Ganesh Acharya.
Saksham, who is fascinated to work with Ganesh, shares: "I learned a lot from Ganesh sir. He is a legend. I was very nervous initially. He taught me that on beats it is not always necessary to do fast steps but to perform in a smooth and soft way. I just hope everyone likes my performance." Ganesh praised him saying: "Saksham is mini Ganesh. I was like him only as a child." He adds: "This movie is very close to my heart as it is about father-son bond. My father died when I was just 10 and he was a great dancer. My father always wanted to be a choreographer and after his death I fulfilled his dream. So, I really connect with this film. After 'ABCD' when Manoj ji approached me to work for some other movie, I said 'I am a choreographer and acting is not my job'. Then I told him this story of a father and son and told him to make a movie on this subject." Ganesh, who has also choreographed for 'Pushpa: The Rise' says he hopes the south film industry also supports his film like they loved his choreography in the film.
Kiara Advani not approached for Prabhas-starrer ‘Spirit’
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Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Kiara Advani has denied being approached for superstar Prabhas' next titled 'Spirit' directed by 'Arjun Reddy' fame Sandeep Reddy Vanga. A statement issued on behalf of Kiara by her spokesperson stated: "In the wake of recent reports and speculations about Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film starring Prabhas, as Kiara Advani's spokesperson would like to clear the air
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about the matter." "Kiara has not been approached for the film nor has there been any conversation about the same." Kiara is currently busy promoting her upcoming film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', which also stars Kartik Aaryan and Tabu. 'Spirit' will hit the floors once Prabhas wraps up his current commitments - 'Project K' and 'Salaar'.
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Gaurav Arora on shooting in icy cold in Kashmir for ‘Aadha Ishq’
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) 'Broken But Beautiful' fame Gaurav Arora talks about bagging the lead role in the web series 'Aadha Ishq' and shares his working experience in the harsh winters of Kashmir. He shares: "While shooting for season 2 of 'Asur' I got a call from Mukesh Chabbra for this web show. So, I met the producer and the director and upon the first meeting they told me that the one liner of the show is the mother and the daughter fall in love with the same men so that actually got me interested in it. I mean it's a plot that you don't really see very often." "In times like this when the OTT space or in general everything is filled with murder mystery you know thrillers, documentaries so romantic stories its a intense romantic story it just a breathe of fresh air. So, I just jumped upon the
opportunity and I mean it's great to be playing Saahir. "I always wanted to do an intense love story but it's not just that there's lot and lots of twist and turns that will keep you hooked till the very end and it is based on two timelines 10 years ago and the present so there's this huge a big arc to the character i mean there's a range of emotions that he portrays." The actor who started his journey with modelling and made a debut in films with Vikram Bhatt's film 'Love Games', shares about his character in the web show. "My character Saahir is very charismatic. I have tried to add a lot of mystery to it so as to build a lot of interest when you watch the show. He is a painter and he also does a lot of shayari and poetry. He is very intense and throughout the series what keeps you hooked is Saahir's next move." He shot at minus 3 degrees temperature in Kashmir. How challenging it was and he replies: "I shot in minus 3 degrees in Kashmir. It was minus 10 degrees the moment we went to Gulmarg. It was freezing and it was snowing every single day so basically there's the local term called Chillai Kalan, 40-day period of harsh winter in Kashmir. I had to give shots in ganjis and we had to roll in the snow. It was very difficult from the very beginning. Director Nandita maam said that 'you know it's gonna be a tough ride please be prepared'. But as an actor it's part of my job." On his experience of sharing the
screen space with Aamna Shariff and Kunal Roy Kapoor, he shares: "It's been an amazing journey. We went to Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Srinagar and Gulmarg then back to Srinagar. When I first met Aamna, it was very cordial but as soon as we got it into workshops, reading sessions we realized the expectations that the makers had from us and we really worked hard on it. She is very hardworking and dedicated." "Kunal is a wonderful person. He is very soft spoken and humble. He has been associated with good people. He has done really nice work though we don't have many scenes together but behind the camera we shared a great friendship." 'Asur 2' is also coming and he is happy to share the screen with Arshad Warsi again. "'Asur 2' is shot on a massive scale. It looks grand. I haven't seen the final product but yet I hope everything in terms of storytelling, screenplay, direction and performances fall in place and we have a much bigger and better show that we had last time and sharing screen space with Arshad was phenomenal." "He is such a powerhouse of talent but when you're shooting with him on location and the director says action and it's just two of you in the frame that is when you actually get to see the real craft of that genius and it was a great learning experience," he concludes. 'Aadha Ishq' is streaming on Voot.
Big B brutally trolled over morning social media post, actor clarifies he was working late at night Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan recently had an unpleasant experience on social media as he was trolled for one of his posts where he wished everyone a very good morning at 11:26 a.m. The 'Shahenshah' actor after putting up the post at 11:26 am, was mercilessly trolled by social media users in the comments section as they thought that Big B lost track of time in an inebriated state. As the trolls took digs at him for waking up late. He replied personally to many of such comments and revealed that he had been working all night. One user asked in Hindi, "Aaj bahot der mein utri. Lagta hai desi pi aa gaye hain. Aajkal 11:30 baje pratahkaal (it looks like he had local liquor that he had a morning at 11:30 am)." Amitabh replied that he doesn't drink himself, though he entertains others with it as he made a wordplay of the title of his late father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan's hugely popular poem, 'Madhushala'. The senior actor replied that he doesn't drink himself, though he entertains others with it, "Swayam nahi peete, auron ko pila dete hain madhushala." Another one wrote, "Don't you think you have wished a good morning very early? (sic)" to which the actor replied, "I am grateful for the taunt. But I was working late night, shooting wrapped up this morning. I
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Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) Sonal Chauhan plays a pivotal role in the upcoming ‘F3’ which she believes was intentionally kept aside in the theatrical trailer which was released a couple of days ago. The actress, who has previously appeared in Telugu films such as ‘Legend,’ ‘Pandaga Chesko,’ ‘Dictator,’ and ‘Ruler,’ shared her thoughts on
the comedy entertainer at a media interaction. Talking about her role in ‘F3’, Sonal said, “There’s a reason why the trailer makes no mention of my character in ‘F3’. It’s a role that will catch you offguard. There is a twist in my character.” “That’s why my character’s nature is hidden in the trailer. My character, I
am confident, will keep the audience thoroughly entertained”. Having tried a role with full-length comedy, Sonal mentions that making people laugh is no joke. “This is my first major comedy role. Playing a role that was purely entertaining was difficult. To be able to entertain with comedy isn’t a joke”, Sonal said. Sonal also mentioned, “Because this is my first comedy role, I was a little nervous. Before we started shooting, I asked the director if I should watch some comedies. He told me to unwind and enter the set without doing any homework. He is the type of director who takes on our roles and emotes every scene.” “I am confident that the audience will be thoroughly entertained by my character”, Sonal conveyed. Anil Ravipudi’s directorial ‘F3’ starring Venkatesh and Varun Tej will release in theatres on May 27.
Gauahar Khan, Zaid Darbar come up with new music video ‘Khair Kare’
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Gauahar Khan alongside her husband actor Zaid Darbar has released a new music video 'Khair Khare' which depicts a beautiful love story through the song. Produced by Tips Punjabi, the song 'Khair Kare' is sung by Afsana Khan and Sidhu Moose Wala. It is composed by lyricist Raj Fatehpur. The music of the song has been given by
Sunny Vik. Sharing her experience, Gauahar Khan says "Working with Tips Music was an honour. I had a great time shooting in the mountains. The story, the video, music and lyrics are put together to perfection. Anyone in love will be able to strongly connect to this one" Zaid Darbar calls it a wonderful experience and said, "More than
work, it felt like a holiday in the mountains. For those who have battled their way through love, 'Khair Kare' will resonate with them." Afsana who lent voice for the song said, "What is love if you don't go against the world for it. 'Khair Kare' is my personal favourite. A beautiful track which makes you want to break through the rules for that one person you love the most." The composer of the song Sunny Vik said, "The song will leave an impact for its unique arrangements. We have tried to explore emotions of sadness and love in different ways, hope the audience likes it as much as we do." Lyricist Raj Fatehpur added "The lyrics are beautifully sprinkled with an essence of true love. The song signifies love, faith and devotion. It does not give momentary pleasure, it makes your soul happy." The video is released on the official YouTube channel of Tips Punjabi.
Sonu Sood on hosting ‘Roadies 18’: As a host my responsibility is to keep the soul of ‘Roadies’ alive
got late in waking up, so sent wishes as soon as I did. If it hurt you then I apologise (sic)." The veteran actor seemed in no mood to spare the ones making disrespectful comments. One such comment by a user read, "Abe buddhe dopahar ho gayi (It's noon old man)." Amitabh responded as he wrote, "I pray that you have a long age but no one insults you by calling you a 'buddha' then." Another social media user trolled him by calling him "Mahanalayak", which is a derivative word made
from the fusion of Hindi words 'mahanayak' (superstar) and 'nalayak' (worthless). The user wrote, "Yeh kaun si pratahkaal hai mahanalayak Ji (What morning is this Mahanalayak Ji)". Amitabh replied calmly, "I was working all night, so woke up late, Layak ji (worthy man)." On the work front, Amitabh will be next seen in the Ayan Mukerji directorial 'Brahmastra', which also stars newly-wed couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Rajesh Khanna, Big B’s iconic film ‘Anand’ set for a remake
Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic 'Anand', starring the then superstar Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh
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Bachchan, is set for a remake helmed by Sameer Raj Sippy, grandson of the film's original producer, N.C. Sippy, and Vikram Khakhar.
Sharing his excitement on the development, producer Vikram Khakhar said in a statement: "Digging into our own classics, we will find invaluable gems rather than scouting for stories, internationally or regionally. Placing Anand in the post-Covid era, where we emphasise on the value of life, will enhance the story of Anand." The 1971 original featured Rajesh Khanna as a terminally ill cancer patient, Anand Sehgal, the onus of whose treatment is taken by Amitabh. However, destiny has its own plans as Anand's cancer reaches its final stage and he passes away but not before touching the lives of many people.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Bollywood actor Sonu Sood says it was not easy for him initially to step into the shoes of host Rannvijay Singh on the reality show MTV 'Roadies Journey to South Africa'. According to him it was not an easy task to make a proper communication with the contestants and develop a bond with them but later he did it perfectly. Sonu says: "When I was approached for the show, there were many things in my mind. Whether I will be able to carry on the legacy of this show and I will be able to speak to the contestants. I thought it's not my cup of tea." "Then I thought about the concept of this show. As a host my responsibility is to keep the soul of 'Roadies', repackage it and make it a very positive and inspiring journey. After shooting for 40-45 days in South Africa I realised that I connected with the ex as well as new roadies and it was like a family reunion." The actor further shares that he is very happy with the response he is getting from his fans post he joined the show as a host. "I've been getting so many calls and so many messages. In fact, when I travel, I meet so many people who say that they are watching Roadies together as a family - mother, father, sister and this is the first time that they are experiencing this. It's very positive and inspiring." Ask him about his overall experience and how he finds the roadies on the show, he replies: "I am really able to connect with all the Roadies. Spending so much time together. You have seen them grow and change, away from families with no
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money and isolated places in tents and different locations and in tough conditions also so I think that brings the real roadie." "I'm really happy to see them getting the feel of real life. In fact, they also confess that they are different individuals. By the time the whole thing ended they had different temperaments." "They were aggressive. Sometimes they would fight but when our whole journey came together they felt they have grown as individuals and human beings. I think that was the real win for us," he says. On the question of what viewers can expect in the coming episode, he says: "Lots of fun tasks, lots of beautiful locations, bonding like never before. And of course, the judge, the host and the Roadies will all be in the same space." "The whole journey was like that we all learned together a lot and kind of stunts, the kind of tasks that we did really inspired a lot of people to try next time. And of course, people who have seen that, they would say we need to experience it once for sure in our lifetime." While sharing a few BTS moments, he reveals: "All the tasks are at different locations whether it's Bungee Jumping, Skydiving or anything, every place was different geographically, the temperature to
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the whole look of the episode." "So, yes, Roadies are pretty excited and nervous to do Bungee Jumping and Skydiving. Roadies is all about overcoming your fears and you believe you can do something that was destined to happen and you just overcome your fear. Then you take that plunge." As a host, Sonu has to be neutral towards all the contestants and observe their games, he feels that each contestant is giving their best and it is difficult to mention any one. "I can't point out one roadie, every roadie has their own quality. They have their own style, their own temperament. I feel every single roadie on the episode was something who people will look upto." Sonu goes on: "In one episode you feel Soundous Moufakir or Kevin Almasifar is good, in the next time Baseer Ali or Kavya Khurana will perform better, in the next someone else will perform better." "So, they always used to surprise the way they used to handle the situation and they kept on changing because that's the way they programme and nourish themselves. The show reveals new heroes every week." Sonu says: "So, the whole roast is totally improvised. I actually never realized what roast is all about. We used to do it in college with friends. So when I shot today, this is something people weren't expecting. It came quite naturally to me." "It is important to stay fit because only then you can enjoy what you have worked hard for. So yes, stay fit. There is a very special line in Roadies, ki ab rukna nahi hai. So don't stop and keep giving your best and rest God will guide you," he concludes.
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