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he financial markets have had a rough start to the year and the volatility in various sectors has worried investors. Even the darling of most investors, the real estate market, is facing challenging times. With cash rates and term deposits floating around the 2 to 3°/,) mark, there seems to be little hope of maintaining a positive real rate of return. \Vhat triggered the market downfall was concern about China and the falling oil prices. The spectre of anotl1er global financial crisis, as evidenced in 2008, has raised its head. Furtl1ermore, as tl1e US Federal Bank raised its interest races by 25 basis points late last year, it also worried investors tliat there will be capital ourAo\v from the vulnerable economies of Asia as investors moved into US funds. All this and fears of underlying weaknesses in tl1e markets, spooked investors who have been on more of a

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Looking at all these factors in isolation, the Chinese market has indeed been growing at a very rapid pace and any correction now gives the market a chance to clean itself. As to how much more needs to be done is anybody's guess, but the important part is tl1at while the economy may not grow at 8 or 9%, it needs to grow at over 5-6% simply to sustain itself. If 6% growth becomes the new paradigm, then the markets will need to move from mere.

Interestingly enough, China's woes have become India's boon as Indian GDP growth hovers over 7%. India seems to be the only brick standing in the BR1CS economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The investment sentiment will be in favour of India over the shore to medium term.

The oil crisis is a self- inAicted one, with Saudi Arabia bringing down tl1e prices co put pressure on not only Iran, but also the United States. There are a \vhole lot of religious and political factors for the oil war beLween tl1e Saudis and me Iranians and other issues about fracking, against the US and while the prices continue to come down, the boon to Australian households is a

saving of about $14 per week on petrol costs as opposed to two years ago.

Those with a more 360 degree vision are fully a,vare mat the oil price downfall is more cyclical rather than long term and permanent.

The biggest driver of the world economy is tl1e US economy. After its meltdown in 2008, the interest rates were down to almost zero ru1d over the past few montl1s, the underlying indicators such as housing, employment and growtl1 in the economy have been strong, such that the Federal bank increased rates i n 2015, a decision which was not w1expected. The markets, always nervy about rate increases, have reacted negatively to this decision.

What is indeed encouraging is that the world's biggest economy is growing.

India is taking its rightful position on the global platform as another super economy to China. For investors, tl1e opportunities are there if they keep their nerve and keep in mind the long term value of investing. As a famous investor has said, investing shot1/d be like 1vatchi11g paint d1y; ifJ'OII like spem/ation, try the casi110.

Canny investors will make money in these turbulent times, the naive ones will be the ones losing real wealtb.

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Richard Branson went back to his roots on a television show and discovered he's of Indian and Australian descent!

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Being 'Australian' does not mean that we should take on Aboriginal culture (the original Australians). Nor does it mean that we should take on the Anglo-Saxon culture, nor any other culture.

Instead, we should focus on being good citizens and good human beings, first and foremost. Being Australian means that we develop in ourselves, a deep affinity for this country, we develop a feeling in our hearts that this is 'my country', my chosen country.

Being Australian means that we look for commonality among all cultures.

Being Australian means that we inculcate core values such as hard work, compassion for the less fortunate in our society, respect for all cultures, equality, justice and fairness in all our dealings, honesty, generosity etc.

Being Australian means thinking less of what this country can do for me and thinking more of what can I do for this country? How can i contribute to a country which has given so much to me?

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At this year's Gandhi Oration, recalling the Mahatma's commitment to the truth, Peter Greste called for journalists to strengthen their role as gatekeepers of democracy

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eace, security and dignity can only be guaranteed when we respect the human rights of all.

This critical notion underpinned Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violent resistance, and is also a fitting articulation of the basis of Peter Gresre's address at d1is year's Gandhi Oration.

Since the inaugural event in 2012, ilie Gandhi Oration is delivered each year by a person whose work exemplifies d1e ideals and values of d1e leader of the Indian independence movement, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Greste is in illustrious company, joining Indigenous leader Professor Patrick Dodson, former High Court judge and human rights campaigner Michael Kirby, Australian writer Thomas Keneally and last year's speaker, anti-apartheid activist and Gandhi's granddaughter, Ela Gandhi.

An award-winning Austra.lian journalist, Peter Greste was arrested in December 2013, along wiili cwo colleagues from Al Jazeera, Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, and Baher Mohamed, on fabricated terrorism charges, following ilie ousting of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Greste spent more than a year in a Cairo jail before his release in February 2015. He has since crusaded for press freedom and was awarded the 2015 Australian Human Rights Commission Medal.

Marking Martyr's Day, the anniversary of the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi in 1948, ilie choice of Peter Greste for di.is year's Gandhi Oration was more d1an fitting. The incredibly htunble foreign correspondent was introduced by Indian High Commissioner Navdeep Suri. What made Mr Suri's remarks particularly pertinent was that his time as India's Ambassador to Egypt coincided wiili

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Greste's incarceration.

Mr Suri shared beautiful insights imo the Gandllian mindset of Peter Greste and suggested d1at he shared with Gandhi a unique sense of moral justice.

Titled Journalism in ilie Age of Terror', Greste's Gandhi Oration explored how governments and extremists are using ilie media as a weapon to further d1ei.r own agendas, damaging global democraC)' in the process, and how the media itself is allowing this exploitation to occur. \X'itl1 a commanding but understated presence, Greste spoke to the capacity audience about how ilie so-called \X'ar on Terror is in fact a war over competing world views where the need to protect the right to criticise remains of utmost importance.

He pointed co the egregious attacks on ilie offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo as an example of the contested space of free speech and liberal ideology. Where we in the \Xlest \7lewed chis as an attack on critical d1ought, several of Greste's ce.llmates, he explained, thought d1at wlliJe the attack \Vas extreme, it was justified because the maga?..ine's transgression, insulting Islam, was in their minds a step too far.

"The batdefield extends co ilie place where ideas themselves are prosecuted - in otl1er words, the media," Greste said.

Recalling the words of Gandhi, who himself was a journalist and proprietor of several newspapers in India, Greste stressed tl1e power of the media as a means of supporting democracy, but also as a destructive force.

Greste analysed several incidents to highlight the ways in which media is being used as a weapon by both sides of the conflict.

The United States bombing of Al Jazeera's bureau in Kabul in 2001 was in an effort co shutdown A.rabic media access to ,5ources in the Taliban and Al Qaeda, Greste suggested.

On the other side, Greste tendered that groups such as the Taliban and now Islamic State are using new media as a meiliod

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of circulating videos of belleadings of captured journalists, executions of aid workers, and acts of martyrdom in order to recruit and terrorise.

"Of course propaganda and censorship are as old as war itself, but that has generally been a struggle co control the story railier than targeting ilie scoryteller," Greste said.

With Western goverrm1ems considering iliemselves increasingly under dueat, attempts are being made to control public opinion through Limiting the means of public discourse. 'Terrorism' is being used as a by-word to control and silence ilie media.

Examining iliree new AustraLi.an laws section 35P of d1e ASIO Act; the Foreign Fighters Bill; and the Data Retention Bill - Greste outlined how "each in ilieir own way has a corrosive effect on the ability of journalists to do the job that basic democratic tl1eory demands of us".

Through the imposition of gaol sentences for reporting security operations, unclear terminology iliac suppresses legitimate media advocacy, and the abiLity for government agencies to gain access to confidential sources through mecadata tracing, these laws will severely impact on media freedom, yet "the media have become increasingly slack in challenging and questioning governments, and in defending the freedom of d1e press," Greste argued.

"Even for Gandhi, ilie most fundamental right - tl1e one that underpins all oiliers was ilie freedom of speech; tl1e right to self-expression," Greste said.

Pointing to the Paris terror attacks of December last year as an example, Greste highLighted how the media has followed the lead of politicians in using tl1e language of ,var to discuss events, rather than measured expressions. This, Greste argued, linurs d1e capacity of the public to give reasoned tl1ought to the wider, higWy complex situation.

"Mahatma Gandhi, with his commitment

,, Governments and extremists are both using the media as a weapon to further their own agendas ,, to journalistic truth, would have demanded to know the detail of what is being done in his name," Greste said.

Journalists have a responsibility to challenge the legal dictates being imposed by governments across the globe and must be wary of playing into the hands of radicals. They must continue to be committed co the truth and a desire to know the facts at the heart of a matter.

"By adopting the language and the posture of war, we are not only failing to tackle tl1e causes of d1e violence - we are feeding it," he said.

Detailing the support he and Ii.is colJeagues received during their time in gaol, Greste said, "Vast support emerged because everyone came to understand iliat we had always remained true to om lughest edlical standards, not just in our reporting of Egypt, but d1roughout mtr careers."

He urged journalists to remain genuinely independent and committed to being fiercely sceptical of our politicians.

Just as Gandhi acutely understood the role and power of me media, so too does Greste. Journalists must preserve d1eir position as tl1e gatekeepers of democracy, to ensure freedom of speech is upheld, because, as Greste said, "Freedom of speech is the right that underpins and protects all others."

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his year, Dr Rasluni Sharma of Canberra became the youngest woman of Indian origin to be honoured with the OAJ\,f.

She was felicitated "for service to medicine, and to professional organisations".

As a clinical practitioner, as a medical educator, and as a member of many advisory committees, Dr Sharma has impressed in many and varied roles.

"It is a great unexpected honour," Dr Sharma tells Indian Link. "I have held public roles where I have tried my best to advocate for my profession as wel.l as build up a successful general practice and teach the future generation of doctors. It is very humbling to have this work recognised by the community I have served. I will continue to work co the best of my ability in my current roles which include national representational roles where I will try and inAuence health policy makers co ensure health policy meets the needs of the community and clinicians."

Her honour comes at a time when a spate of women from our community have been winning acclaim for cheit role in the sciences, and she joins an exclusive club of tbe likes of Veena SahajwaUa, Minoti Apte, Ranjana Srivastava and Nalini Joshi. Luckily for us in the Indian community, many of our young women do take up science as careers, nor only in medicine but also engineering and robotics. StiU, there's no doubt we need more women in the sciences.

But for Dr Sharma, it's breaking through chat glass ceiling that is most motivating.

'1 chink we do pretty well in women pursuing science, there are more women studying medicine in Australia than men, but I chink the issue is the recognition of women in these senior roles," Dr Sharma observes. "We know chat there is a lack of female representation in leadership and governance roles, and chis is magnified when you then look at women of Indian origin. I think d1is reAects on Australian society as a whole where we know gender equity is still an issue and then from an Indian cultural perspective we are stiU breaking down issues of family expectations and stereotypes. Finall)', I thinl, as women we are often too modest when celebrating our successes which means we are often the quiet achievers in the corner. I hope my OAl\if encourages Indian women to tread into the world of

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leadership and national roles - we have a lot to offer and need to push our way forward into this scene."

Dr Sharma moved to Australia in 1993 after finishing med school in UK where she was born. Today, her expertise has seen her contribute in senior roles with the Australian Medical Association, Medical School Advisory Board, GP leadership and training groups, hospital nerwork coilllcils and government committees. She is also currently Adjunct Associate Professor at cheANU. In many of these executive roles, Dr Sharma clain1s she is often d1e only brown face at the cable.

"There just aredt enough of us in high-profile positions. Perhaps because we think we won't get them? Bue we are definitely capable of influencing policy

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She herself does not shy away from Aauncing her Indian heritage.

"I have always enjoyed being able to inAuence the national scene \Vith my Indian side, for example, insisting on pure vegetarian food at my meetings at government deparanencs, declining invites to Parliament House events because they dashed with Diwali, and attending formal events to give our prizes wearing traditional Jndian attire. I have only ever experienced appreciation from my fellow Australians when they see me proud of my culmral background."

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hat would she say, though, ro the oft-quoted lament about the draconian laws about ad.mitring Jndia-qualified (or overseas-trained) doctors?

"Australia has one of the best health systems in the world and part of that is attributable co the high standards it demands of irs health professionals. I myself had to sit the Australian Medical Council exams when I migrated from rhe UK. The standards are there to protect the community rather than shut our doctors from a particular country - we see doctors from India being very successful

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commlmity, some people would want to bide such illness or not get help, or bold it against people.

It was also educational in other ways.

"I learnt that patients can feel very disempowered, not being able to make informed decisions. Having been on both sides of the table, I feel I have learnt how to look after my own patients better."

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in Australia and I have had the privilege of teaching some of them. l agree the process of navigating the system to get through the relevant exams and get qualifications recognised can be complex, but I think people need to persevere, link into local help and see how they go."

There are many instances when doctors don't make it in the fuse go, bur these are probably because of cultural issues, Dr Sharma notes. "During my rime in Canberra I've seen more and more Indians get through and they're doing well."

To young doctors from India who are unable to get a job here easily, Dr Sharma has a few words of advice. "Keep trying.

But remember that there are now large mm1bers of local graduates entering the market and the need is in regional and rural Australia rather than big cities. Life

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in regional and rural Australia can be very rewarding though so certainly worth considering."

Her own early placement was in rural Queensland, aged 23-24. ''I was replacing a senior doctor called Karan Sengupta in a smaJl town with a population of 250. It was a great litde place - very welcoming."

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n increasing trend amongst successful clinical practitioners in the Indian diaspora, are regular forays back to die home colmtry to provide medical intervention in areas that need them desperately.

Dr Sharma has been doing such work herself.

"I think we all have a duty to help those less fortunate than us. Ar the moment we collect a lot of stuff from our surgery

in terms of medical supplies to rake to charitable hospitals in India. In addition we have a patient who has sewn 20,000 (yes, twenty thousand!) dresses for a school in India for underprivileged girls, as well as knitted thousands of jumpers. She is Australian, aged 83, and all the cloth and wool is donated by patients in our surgery."

Dr Sharma has herself sponsored a girl in the school, taking upon herself the care of her educational and medical needs.

Dr Sharma got a unique perspective into what it means to be a patient, when she was herself diagnosed with not one but two forms of cancer, the fust one as an adolescent. "It was particularly interesting to note how the older generation dealt \vith it, especially the implications that had in terms of marriage prospects!"

It was an eye-opener that, within the

hat's a typical day like, for someone so busy? "l have an unusual li£e," Dr Sharma laughs. "I live in Murwillumbah in northern SW with my children Rishabha and Anuradha, husband Smart and my parents on my farm. I commute to Canberra for work. So I spend three days away from home, either in Canberra at my surgery or government departments, and/ or in Sydney and i'vfelbourne doing my government work, and then spend four days at home where J head up GP training for the North Coast region. It's a bit nutty, but 1 enjoy irl I think l get the best of both worlds - a high-powered career as wel.l as fam.ily life - and have managed co create balance. So there is no such thing as a typical day. I love all parts of my job - the joy of looking after my patients, running a private business, teaching the next generation of doctors, assisting in the development of health policy and advocating for my profession."

The farm life, complete with cows, is something Dr Sharma always wanted. "The cows are our pets - we got our fuse cow andi years ago for a tradi rional g1ih1qm111esh (housewarming) ceremony. \Ve want to build a cow sanctuary." o doubt the extended family bad, in India's UP state (Rae Bareli and i\foradabad, to be precise), will be impressed.

To yom1g women in the Indian communil-y, Rashmi Sharma is an impeccable role model, forging bold new pathways at both the professional and personal levels.

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BY TH INKING SMALL Dr Chennupati Jagadish, AC

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n 1 990, when Chennupati Jagadish accepted a two-year contract with the Australian National University (ANU) ro starr up a research program in the field of optoelectronics and nanotechnology, Little did he know that he was embarking on a prestigious trajectory one that would .lead to the nation's highest civilian honour, a Companion of the Order of Australia.

The Vallurnpalem lad, who studied by a kerosene lamp and walked miles to his nearest high school in Khammam district of rural Andhra Pradesh, has been recognised for eminem service to physics and engineering; ro education as a leading academic, researcher, author and mentor as well as pivotal roles with national and international scientific advisory instimtions.

His research interests encompass compound sernkonductor oproeJectronics, nanotechnology, photovolraics and materials science.

From humble beginnings, tbe Nagarjuna and Andhra University alumnus went on to get his doctorate from the University of Delhi, where he was later appointed lecturer i u Physics aud Electronics before being invited for a fellowship at Queen's University, Canada in tl1e late eighties.

As a distingLtisbed professor of physics at the AustraLian National University, he heads a $20 million cutting-edge research facility, has five international parents, 40 PhD students, 45 post-doctoraJ researchers from Australia and overseas, and has 850 papers and several books to his credit. Currently Vice-President of the AustraLian Academy of Science, he fow1ded the Australian Nanotechnology Network and helped initiate tl1e international conference on nanoscience. He is also serving as Director of the AustraLian National Fabrication Facility, besides holding honorary positions at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in Chengdu, the University of Tokyo, Anna University and Nanjing University.

Wei.I recognised as a pioneer in the exciting ne,v world of nanotechnology, Prof. Jagadish's particular expertise is energy efficient nanofabrication which has huge potential in the field of communications, data storage, solar ceJls and medicaJ appLications.

"It is very rare for a scientist to be bestowed this award, particularly someone

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Jagadish told Tndi,111 Link. "This is a wonderful recognition of the work, my research group at the Australian National Universit)' in me field of semiconductor optoelectronics and nanotechnology undertakes."

Prof. Jagadisb has dedicated this award co his two high school teachers, who wholehearted.I)' embraced me motivated student into their lives, inspiring a lifelong passion for science and technology while also instilling core values of simple Living and high tl1inking.

"They taught me self-discipltne, perseverance and dedication. The)' shaped my character and moulded me as a person," he acknowledged.

Never, ever give up, is his sound advice

to aspiring scientists. As a post-doctoral student seeking to widen bis horizons, his appLications were constantly knocked back. So when an opportunity arose in Canada for a new resear. cb experiment, he immediately seized it. Since then, mere has been no Looking back.

Championing the cause of science in AustraLia, Prof. Jagadisb sees himself as an academic father who finds pride and joy in working with bright young minds.

"Science, particularly physics, allows us to discover how things work. lt is very rewarding. It teaches innovation and entrepreneurship, logical thinking, critical reasoning and problem solving - essential quaLities tlrnt ser you up for any future career patlnvay. Today, my students are scanered everywhere and have found success in many unexpected areas," he remarked.

Prof. Jagadish firmly envisions STEM­ enriched education as the future of any knowledge-based economy. While emerging nations value science and technology, i t is too often taken for granted in developed economies, he lamented.

Working closely witl1 Australia India Strategic Research Fund, Prof. Jagadisb and bis wife Vidya have set up an endowment fund to help support students and researchers from developing countries to visit ANU's physics and engineering department.

He hopes to continue ro be a strong statesman and mentor for the next generation of scientists, and is preparing for the 93rd International Optoelectronic conference, from 2-11 February, which will host more than 2500 delegates.

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elbow:ne's Dr Sajeev Koshy has been felicitated by the Governmenc of Australia for his outstanding contributions to the field of dentistry and public oral healthcare in regional Victoria. "l am extremely elated but deeply humbled," Dr Koshy told Tndia11 Link.

"This award is recognition of what we have achieved and the services that I and my team have been able to provide to public dentistry. But above all, I consider it to be inspirational to perforrn beyond one's call of dmy."

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Currently Head of Endodontics at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Dr Koshy is passionate about improving the commuruty healtl1care system and accessibility to timely dental care, especially in regional Victoria. Apart from offering his clinical expertise to several public demal clinics across the state, he also serves as the Director of Dental Services at Boore District TIealtl1 and Clinical Director ac Plenty Valley Communiry Health. He is also the Clinical Accredi tation Surveyor for the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, and a cw:rent member of the Victorian Oral Health Promotion Advisory Group.

Dr Koshy has been strongly committed to comnrnnicy and public dentistry. A native of Trivandrum, Kerala, he completed his graduate studies in dentistry from the Trivand.mm Demal College and almost immediately plunged into the public healtl1 care system of the state. He has served as the President of the Dental Council of Kerala and was an active member of Rotary International through which he has carried out several community projects, both in lndia and abroad.

Providing compassionate care to tl1e disadvantaged has been Dr Koshy's prioriry. As a Rotary Dental Volunteer,

he bas worked on many international projects, including an UNHCR projecr with Vietnamese refugees, Project Amigo with orphans in Mexico, in Guatemala wiili Quechi Indians and with Kikuyu tribes in Kenya. Ir was during this time abroad tbar he began entertaining ilie idea of further specialising in dentistry. I-Te moved to t ew Zealand with his young family and trained in endodontics at the University of Otago. \Vhile there, he also got himself an J\.IDA degree, and became one of the first Australasian doctors to hold a business qualification.

Why would a demist w1dertake an J\.IDA degree? "It has helped me to bridge the gap that exists between clinical practice and tl1e economics of tl1e heal thcare system," Dr Koshy revealed. "It's a decision that has helped me irnmensely by allowing me to Lmderstand the public healili system better and thereby execute effective strategies and change management policies."

Moving to Australia, he was appointed Director of Dental Services at Bairnsdale Regional Health Services. During this time, tl1e average waiting period for a patient in regional Victoria was 57 months. Dr Koshy assembled a highly functional. team and implemented several cost effective and innovative healilicare models whicl1 brought tl1is waiting period down from 57 months to seven months in just two years.

Dr Koshy is no stranger to awards; an entire book wi.U have to be dedicated to the meritorious services that he has performed so far, positions he has held and honours he has received. He was the first recipient of Victoria's Public Healthcare Award in 2007; he claimed the Dentistry Achievernent Award of the Australian Dental Association in 2008, and also went on co receive Victoria's Multicultural Award for Excellence in 2012 for his commendable contributions co the multicultural commmiit:y.

A visionary par excellence and a keen believer in social justice, Dr Koshy's prioriry has always been to provide compassionate care to young children, the disadvantaged, survivors of tortme and bushfire-affected patients. He has also worked extensively to improve the oral healthcare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. \X7hat advice would he give co new migrant doctors and medical professionals arriving in Australia?

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arly on the morning o f 26 January this year, as the nation was reading througb tbe list of the Australia Day awardees for the yeat, Dr Jay --- Chandra was doing what be loves best - fixing someone's eyes.

He had been called in to work at Sydney's Wesrmead Hospital ro deal with an emergency case.

It was midday as he walked out of the operating theatre and cbecked bis phone, only to read many messages of congratulations from family, friends and colleagues.

"It's a significant honour conferred upon me, and I'm grateful," Dr Chandra told liidian Link.

His honour came for significam sen,ice to medicine in the field of ophthalmology as a clinician, and co the international community through eye care programs.

Dr Chandra came to this country in 1964 when his family migrared here, but went back to India to go to medical school. In 1970, he undertook ophthalmology training in Australia, and went on co specialise i□. vitreorecinal procedures here and in the US. He worked at Westmead Hospital where he established, in 1985, a virreoretinal surgical unit, and a fellowship training program.

He also worked at the Nepean Hospital tu1til 2011, and ju private practice which he set up in Penrith in 1980.

He continues to work ar Westmead Hospital to this day, leading the hospital ro become the second centre, only after the Sydney Eye Hospira!, which provides rhese specialised services.

"Only recently in 2013, I was happy co be able ro re-equip the unit with state­ of0the-art technology," Dr Chandra said.

"This came .about after some struggle, thanks to budgetary constraints, bur Jillian Skinner, NSW Minister for Health and Dr Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatra, were invaluable in their support."

Throughout bis career, Dr Chandra bas kept his eyes open for opportunities where he can use his special skills for improving the lives of others.

Back in 2002, Dr Chandra spoke ro Indian U11k about his charitable work in India. At free eye camps organised in the holy ciry

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of Rishikesh, Dr Chandra led a group of doctors and technicians in cataract surgery for people who could not otherwise afford the treatment. The initiative was supported

by Vision Beyond ADS (Piducian Group Limited and Rotary Club of Sydney).

In 2006, his team conducted a similar program in Fiji, working at the Laucoka Hospital. This became an annual program known as the Fiji Eye Care Program and has received support from the Sr Clair Uniting Church in Australia and the Methodist Church Fiji. The region is home to many underprivileged people, many of the.n1 of Indian origin.

Some d1ousand people so far have had d1eir eyesight restored by Dr Chandra's reain.

"This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Fiji program," Dr Chandra remarked. ''Through the years, we've also donated much equipment co the hospital, such as microscopes and examination gear." l t comes as no surprise that Dr Chandra's life and career have been greatly inspired by tl,e legendary Fred Hollows, a dearly loved son of Australia and visionary oph d1almologist.

"I am indebted to Fred," Dr Chandra re,7ealed. "He gave me my first training position at tbe Prince of Wales Hospital."

Working under rl1e man got him hooked on the idea of taking his expertise. straight to the most needy in the community.

"I drove with Fred ro B=ke on many an occasion, to work at bis camps for Indigenous patients. He was a generous, charitable person, not interested in _material gains for himself."

Dr Chandra is supported bj" his wife Shailaja Chanirvedi in his charitable endeavours. As a clinical psychologist, as an executive officer at die Australian Indian Medical Graduates Association (AThfGA) and as a Hindi poet, Dr Chan1rvedi is well­ known in Sydney's Indian community herself.

"I'm no culntre-vulture like my wife," Dr Chandra admitted. "I'm a mechanical­ minded person, and so her backing has be.en matchless."

"My only regret is my mum is nor here ro share this most tecent award with me," Dr Chandra said, wistfully. "My brother and sister both said the same to me, that Mum wottld have been so proud."

Meanwhile, Dr Chandra's charitable work continues. A new passion he is about to embark upon with his wife Shailaja: establishing a retinal surgery unit at Sitapur Eye Hospira! in northern lndia.

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n his first day at Brisbane Grammar School, way back in 1953, a young Thal<ordass Patel was taken aback ro see the students dressed in cadet uniform. '1 don't want to go to military school," the shy student &om Fiji cold his guardian. "I want to be a doctor when I grow up."

True ro his word, after graduating from Brisbane. Grammar in 1959, Thakordass Patel went on to smdy medicine at the University of Qneensland and later went on to become qualified as a general practitioner.

On Australia Day rl1is year, Dr Thakordass Babubhai Patel was bestowed rl1e Government of Australia's OAJ\1 for "senrice co the community for a range of volunteer roles". He is a weU-respecte.d and much-loved GP at tbe Ked.ron Park Medical Centre serving a grateful community in tl,e Greater Brisbane area, and actively participates in many comnmniry roles such as rhe Rotary Club, Indian Culn1ral Association and Interplast to name a few. ''\Vbat an honour to be chosen for the prestigious award," the quietly spoken Dr Patel told lndian Liuk.

He added., "Of course 1 am not going ro rest on my laurels. l have a seven-day working week and I am not planning on retirement despite my 78 years. I intend co keep working as it keeps me engaged and I love seeing the patients in my practice. as they come from a \vide range of backgrotmds."

Dr Patel was born in Lautoka, Fiji. His grandfather Apabhai Patel had migrated from India and established the trading post AJC Patel Bros. The death of his beloved grand.father due co pneumonia fuelled young Thakordass's ambition to become a doctor.

Of course, Australia took some getting used ro, especiallr for a young lad away from his family.

"Jt didn't help that 1 was vegecariai1," he recalled laughingly. "I remember trading the meat from my meals for the other boys' butter!"

But his ultimate goal always remained close at hand.

After graduating with an :NIBBS degree

and completing his medical training, he rernrned ro Fiji in 1964 and opened a surgery in Lautoka. His deep love for community projects was born here. One of his major projects was the formation of tl1e Gujarat Education Sociery of which he became the Founding President.

This organisation established a school for children ro meet their needs for primary education. He also participated in voluntary services for the Lamoka Crippled Children's Hospital and was ai1 Honorary Medical Officer for the Lauroka branch of rhe Red Cross and St John's Ambulance.

In 1969 Dr Patel moved to Brisbane and scarred his own medical practice in Windsor. Alongside bis busy general practice, Dr Patel founded the Indian CL1ln1ral Association and launched an Indian language program on tbe ethnic radio station Radio 4EB. He is also a qualified Justice of Peace and a life member of Royal Australian CoUege of General Practitioners.

Dr Patel is nor new to awards, having won tbe Ethnic Service Award, Citizen of tl1e Year Award from Brisbane City Cow1eil, Australian General Medical Practitioners Award, Patti 1-lai·ris Fellowship Rotary Award and life membership of Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO).

Dr Patel is also known for bis fundraising efforrs as Chairman of the Australian Rotary Healrl1 Re.search Fund to support research into specific health issues, and for speaking up about the need for a greater representation of overseas origin doctors in the training programs for credentialing of new trainees.

Talking about his most recent honour, Dr Patel remarked that he owes credit for aU the support that he has received from his pee.rs, the conmmniry and most importantly his family.

Dr Patel is also passionate about encouraging new migrants to assimilate.

"Look beyond your regional and language cliques, and try and broaden your horizons. Give volLtnteering a go - you will find it ro be immensely rewarding."

He's come a long way from the reluctai_1t young teen he was when he first came to Brisbane.

Vish Chilumkurti

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1en Sudha ata.rajan teamed up with Saro and Veda Srinivasan to ay the foundation for Resourcefo1 Australian Indian Network (RAIN) in March 2006, she paved the way for an ethno-specific, multi-lingual seniors' movement tlrnt would foster dignity, engagement and self-reliance.

More importantly, it rekindled a sense of belonging in their adopted homeland.

Sydney seniors, who were hitl1erro travelling considerable distances just co meet feUow Indians at parks and shopping centres, found new meaning and purpose in tl1eir life. Exactly ten years on, RAI is spearheading new collaborations within tl1e

'' RAIN is licensed to care for 12 seniors each week in the St George area and 10 from the Sutherland region every fortnight ,,

community, tl1rough coUective lobbying.

Growing considerably in size and stature from its humble beginnings as a social group, RAIN has successfuUy forayed imo an array of recreational and aged care services. Funded tluough memberships, generous philaniliropic contributions and government grants, its ain1 is co improve quality of life and re-enable elders by fostering self-confidence.

Acknowledging expertise developed tl1.rough years of eiq:ierience, ilieir sense of independence, and self-determination, RAIN's organisational culture is defined by st:J.·(mg core values.

Its twin goals are co be inventive and inspirational - not merely have good imentions, bm adapt purposeful systematic analysis of opporrunities and create new dimensions iu performance as well as catalyse community members co serve and engage with partners to multiply impact.

Since ilie acquisition of a modest property at Forest Road in Hursrville i11 201 1, RAIN launched its own centre-based day care services. It is licensed to care for 12 seniors each week in the St George area and 10 from tl1e Sutherland region every fortnight. Funding for this project includes community transport and 4 full-time staff.

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based care through Commonwealth Home Support Programme to help frail or elderly people to continue living independently in rneir own homes. In addition, RAIN has a Memorandum of Understanding witl1 the Hurstville Community Food Services co provide traditional Indian vegetarian meals (non-funded) on days of group activities.

RAIN's forte has been its strong leadership, strategic planning and consumer­ directed content.

Cultural performances, in-house presentations, festival showcases, inspirational talks, specialist demonstrations, thematic events and picnics are just some of the activities in tl1eir busy calendar. A

lifelong learning activity and training room is to be added to current lom1ge facilities.

Food being a great drawcard, tl1e newest addition is $40,000 community kitchen initiative iliac fully compLies with OH&S guidelines.

"RAIN has a tmique role and obligation to our seniors. From a core group of 3, we have built an effective, entrepreneurial and passionate volunteer team, a strong and diverse donor base as well as a fom1dation of scalable programming. Here at RAIN, we are an extended family. Embracing individuality and diversity, we constantly learn from each other's experiences," Sudha told Indian Link.

Finding a huge vacuum in tl1e market, tl1e inspiration for a seniors' network was born when Sudha relocated co Sydney to care for he1: father, then afAicted with Parkinson's disease. A decade on, she is still brimming with ideas to make tl1eir l.ives more meaningful.

"My moilier Radhamani is my constant source of inspiration. A multitasking skilful person, even at tl1e age of 85, she contiJmes to be actively involved in day-to­ day management. I often call her my best marketing manager," she quips.

The mming poim for RAJc came when Sydney Bhajan Mandali joined forces in August 2006. "Si.nee men tl1ere has been no stopping us," Sudha observed. "Several of my 'aunties' and 'uncles' from tl1e R.Af family have showered me with kindness and love for tl1e past ten years. They have helped to maintain equilibrium throughout tl1e difficult patches of my journey and helped me derive a lot of personal satisfaction."

Sudha is particularly grateful to Saro and Veda who have been a sounding board for her innovative schemes. "They often water down my over-entlmsiasm and offer sane, level headed support," she stated.

A practising psychologist, Saro has built up the mental health profile of its members, while Veda manages ilie physical wellbeing aspect, tl1ough yoga, breathing exercises and meditation. The RAIN team has also learnt to navigate ilie complex world of funding.

As ilie core com.11littee now embrace the autumn of ilieir own lives, new initiatives like Seniors-Juniors have been launched to tap into tl1e experience and expertise of the generations. Sustaining the strong momenrnm gained over the decade, besides extending current achievements and impact with greater clarity, is their continued goal.

Meanwhile, establishing aa etlrno-specific nursing home, where culmral, religious and dietary needs are catered for, is next on RAIN's ambitious agenda. RAIN has also been trainiJ1g Souili Asian women in aged care services, with 1 6 of iliem now fully accredited.

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WHAT'S ON SPIRITUAL Saraswatl Puja Sat 13 Feb 5pm-8.30pm Sumo Group of Companies with the South Asian Australian Association hosts a puja and grand musical evening featuring bhajan, kathak and Bollywood hits, followed by traditional Indian Prasad. This is a free event but voluntary contributions for puja will be appreciated. Held at St George Girls High School, Kogarat,. Contact: Abhijeet 0470 130 891 or info@ sumogroup.com .au Sri Hayagrlva Pooja on Vasant Panchaml Sat 13 Feb 4pm Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia in association witl1 VCCA celebrates Sri Hayagreeva, and the beginning of a new school year, with a family event at Ermington Community Centre, 10 River Road, Ermington. There will be Prasadam and blessed gifts. Contact: Jayanthi Thilak 0414 349 196 or jayanthit@vhp.org.au Anavaran (unvelllng) status of Shrl Hanuman Sun 14 Feb 9am-2pm Join the Shri Shiva Mandir community for the unveiling of a statue of Shri Hanuman, at 15 foot high, it is the tallest statue of Hanuman in the southern hemisphere. Program includes: Sunder Kaand Paath, Anavaran, Shri Hanuman Yagna, Hanuman Chalisa. Aarti. Donations welcome. Held at Shri Shiva Mandir, 201 Eagleview Road, Minto. Contact: Sneh/Vijay Gupta 0418 415 739 Bhagavad Gita Discourse From Wed 24 Feb 7pm-9pm A weekly discourse on the entire Bhagavad Gita by Sri Vasudevacharya (Michael) who is well known to the Indian community. Held at 8 Boden Ave, Strathfield. Michael is a highly regarded Sanskrit scholar with extensive knowledge of Upanishads.

Bookings essential. Contact: Dr K Bala 9798 9673 (10am-1pm Mon-Fri) or email krishnbala81@gmail.com VCCA Vlshnusahasranama chanting classes Mondays from Feb 6.30pm-7.15pm An initative of VHP, VCCA (Vedic and Cultural Centre of Australia) starts new chanting classes for beginners in February. Students will learn how to chant with proper pronunciation and training. Classes are suitable for children, youth and adults. Held at 81 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield. Contact: R. Subramanian 0425 284 501 or Dr K Bala 9798 9673 VHP Australia classes Sundays A local initiative ofVHP Australia, Sydney Veda Patasala (SVP) holds weekly classes including vedic chanting, advanced veda classes and Sanskrit language program. Bala Samskar Kendra (BSK) holds weekly Sanskrit language lessons as well as a culture and heritage program.

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School, Carlingford; Crestwood High School, Baulkham Hills. Contact: R. Subramanian 0425 284 501

feature alongside Bhangra, Bollywood and fusion music. Contact: Davindar Singh 0416 981 645

Hindi Dada Bhagwan Satsang Every second Sunday 5pm - 8pm Held at Wentworth Community Centre. Hindi Satsang Time: 5pm6.30pm Aarti Time: 6.30pm- 7pm Preeti Bhojan Time: 7pm-8pm Kids Gujarati Language Classes: 5pm-6pm (Kurajong Room underneath Redgum Function Centre) Contact: 0421127 947

YOUTH YSPN Sydney: An afternoon with Jagjeet Singh Bindra Sun 21 Feb 12.30-3.30pm YSPN Sydney cordially invites you to their marquee event featuring keynote speaker, Jagjeet Singh Bindra, former CEO of Caltex Australia and highly regarded company director. Mr Bindra will speak about his amazing career journey, and the role of energy companies in our current social climate. Enjoy a thought provoking afternoon at the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, 36 College Street, Sydney, listening to one of the world's most successful Sikhs in the corporate world, whilst connecting with peers and business executives from various industries. Tickets: $50-55 p/person including a 2-course lunch. Visit: yspn. eventbrite.com

COMMUNITY SAHEU training course Sat 27 Feb, Sat 5 March In celebration of International Women's Day, SAHEL! invites community leaders and interested members of the Indian subcontinent community to a TAFE accredited training course and dialogue on Keeping Families Safe. Held at Granville TAFE, 136 William St, Granville. Registration compulsory

by Fri 19 Feb. Contact: Shantha Viswanathan 0422 082 608, shantha_vish@yahoo.com.au Seniors Information Night 27 Feb 7pm Sri Om Care presents a special information night about retirement living at The Madison Function Centre, 632 Old Northern Road, Dural from 7pm. Details: sriomcare.org.au CIA International Women's Day celebrations and beyondblue bash Sat 5 March 11am-2pm Join the United Indian Associations Women's Steering Committee as they celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year's theme is 'pledge for party - close the economic gender gap'. Dress in blue, as funds raised will go to the charity beyondblue.

A light lunch will be provided, RSVP essential. Held at Parravilla Function Centre, 42 Campbell Street, Parramatta. Contact: sueadvani@ hotmail.com or varsha.tembe@sydney. edu.au Settlement seminar for new migrants Sun 6 March 10am to 12pm Indian Support Centre and Careers Reborn hosts a free seminar on overcoming obstacles related to job/ career search. Resume tips and formats and the current job market will be discussed followed by a Q&A session. Held at Parramatta Town Hall. Seats are limited and pre­ registration is a must. Register at support@indiansupportcenter.org.au.

Contact: Stanley D'Cruz 0412 922 179 or Rakesh Bansal 0408 766 925.

SPORT Sydney Khalsa Sports Inc Dinner & Dance Nlte Sat 12 March 7pm Sydney Khalsa Sports Inc host their annual Dinner & Dance Night at St Mary's Memorial Hall, Cnr Mamre Road and Great Western Highway.

Proceeds raised will fund participation in the annual Sikh Games to be held in Brisbane over the Easter long weekend. Tunes by DJ Guru will

GOPIO GYAAN Sat 5 March 6pm-10pm The Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) each year awards Indian-Australian high school graduates with excellent grades at its signature event, the GOPIO Young Achievers Award Night (GYAAN) to be held at Roselea Community Centre, 645-671 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford. GOPI O Sydney also recognises achievers in their respective fields of specialisation, such as performing arts, sports, film, literature, community service, journalism and public speaking. For tickets visit: http://www.eventbrite. com/e/gopio-gyaan-2016-tickets20325262407?aff=efbevent STAGE Purandaradasa Aradhana Sun 21 Feb 9am-2pm This annual Camatic music event will be held at Ermington Community Hall, 8 River Road, Ermington.

Contact: Rekha Shrikant 0410 993 326 or email purandarasydney@ yahoo.com .au

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MISC Maya Caption Contest Mon 8 - Mon 29 Feb i Maya is a social in tiative launched

by Aei4eiA supporting women's empowerment and economic independence through Indian art. It is supported by CGI Sydney, and in turn supports the Hornsby-Kuringgai Women's Shelter which provides emergency housing for the homeless and domestic violence victims. This competition, supported by Incredible India, asks entrants to write a caption on the theme 'Courage of Women' and 'Indian women' in 25 words or less, emailed to info@aei4eia.com.au.

Entry is free. Winners will be invited to attend a special function to be held in Sydney on 8 March.

Hindi Scripture teachers needed Wednesdays The Meadows Public School (Fuller Street, Seven Hills) is looking for volunteers to teach Hindu Dharma in 2016. If you are available, Scripture is held every Wednesday 8.50am9.50am.

Sarah Redfern Public School (5 Monaghan Street, Minto) is looking for volunteers to teach Hindu Dharma in 2016. If you are available, Scripture is held every Wednesday from 2pm2.30pm. Contact: Akila Ramarathinam on 8814 7016 or akilar@vhp.org.au Hindi teaching In schools We need volunteer parents in the Westmead, Wentworthville, Rosehill and Parramatta areas where there is a significant population of Indian students. To learn how you can help get Hindi teaching started in local schools, please email: aushindicom@ gmail.com or contact: Kamlesh 0410 583 282 Come and learn yoga!

Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) Afternoon class: 12-lpm Evening class: 5:30-6:30 Indian Cultural Centre, Consulate General of India, Level 2, 265 Castlereagh Street Sydney (opposite Museum Station Liverpool Street Exit). Please register at yoga@ indianconsulatesydney.org or contact: Govindaraju Venkatachalam (teacher) on 0468 400 922 Basics In Sanskrit Chinmaya Mission holds Sanskrit lessons on Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm, at Chinmaya Sannidhi (38 Carrington Rd, Castle Hill). Contact: Br Gopal Ji 0416 482 149.

Danceyour way to a healthy heart Resourceful Australian Indian Network Inc (RAIN), in partnership with the South Asian Hindi School, Kogarah, is running Bollywood Dance classes for ladies at St George Girls' High School on Sunday mornings 10 to 11 am.

Contact: Sapna Shah 0402 313 237.

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indian news The Lunar New Year is marked at Kolkata's Chinatown, 8 February 2016. Photo: AP

Why India has the world's most stillborn babies

Shanta (she uses only one name) recounted how her baby, a boy, was born dead. When she felt labour pains, sbe travelled by auto rickshaw 20 km to the nearest district hospital at Hunsur (Karnataka) where they told her the baby had died in her womb, two days ago. Shanta - in her mid-20s was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that endangers the baby if the mother is not diagnosed and treated.

A bony woman called Ambika, also in her mid-20s, saw her baby born dead - a stillbirth in medical parlance - as a midwife and her mother-in-law attended to her.

When Bhavna Ni.ranjankumar, a doctor with Mysore's Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII), an NGO, asked Ambika why she didn't go to the hospital for the delivery, she replied: "It happened very quickly."

Ambika and Shanta are Jenu Korubas (literally, honey shepherds). Like .Ambika, most women of the tribe give birth at home. Their dead-at-birth babies are part of the 592,000 stillborn in India, the largest of an)' country in 2015, according to research published lase month by the L ancet a global medical journal.

A stillbirth is a "baby born with no signs of life at or after 28 weeks' gestation", according to the World Health Organisation.

Worldwide, the rate of stillbirths decreased to 18.4 per 1,000 births in 2015 from 24.7 in 2000. In I11dia, the stillbirth rate fell from 33.3 to 23 over the same period, the same as Uganda, Ghana and Mozambique, ail poorer countries.

The global average annual rate of reduction of stillbirths at two percent is slower than either maternal (three percent) or post-neonatal mortality of children younger than five years (4.5 percent). In lndia too, the annual rate of reduction for maternal (5.7 percent) and neo-natal mortality (4.6 percent) was better than that of stillbirths (2.4 percent) .

Among the risk factors: Lack of timely and quality antenatal monitoring and care; non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes; nutritional factors, such as maternal anaemia; biomedical factors, such as congenital abnormalities, infections, and lifestyle;

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environmental factors, such as drinking and smoking; and social determinants, including poverty, transportation and general living conditions.

Disadvantaged women are twice at risk of having stillbirths, the Lancet smdy said, a factor evident in Nagapura and across India.

Physicians who refuse to touch tribal women - and other reasons for poor health.

Among the reasons that makes Jenu Koruba women shy away from organised healthcare is - they complained - the discrin1ination they feel at health clinics, both government and NGO. They are made co wait for hours, and physicians often refuse to touch them, they said. "When I went to the district hospital for the 20-week scan, no one attended co me. I waited for more than two how:s, no one called me and so I came back without getting a scan."

For a people without public transportation, traveling to a hospital 20 km away is not eas)', and to make the journey, they rely on husbands, who are often away at work in the neighbouring hill district of Kodagu, where they work as daily wage labourers on coffee plantations.

Over che last few )'ears, NGOS, such as PHRII, and government workers have run health camps for pregnant and post­ natal women and infants, handing out information on maternal and child health, and have encouraged tribal women to be regularly checked at primary health centres.

They don't come though, and when they do, the discrimination does not help.

Stillbirths are reducing across India, but there are still too many. States that pay attention co maternal health reduce chances of stillbirths.

The Every Newbom Action Pla11, explained in the Lancet smcly, ain1s to bring the global stillbirth rate to 12 or lower per 1,000 births by 2030 (India in 2014 adopted the India Newborn Action Plan with the aim to reach a single-digi t s tiilbird1 target). That will require empowered women, better healthcare and progress checks.

The dividends are obvious. Indian states that focused on maternal heald1care also had healthier children, IndiaSpend recently reported. Programs such as the Janani Suraksha Yojana OSY), launched in 2005 co ensure safe motherhood, successfully offer cash incentives to encourage instimtional deliveries, the rate of which- to

ail deliveries-increased from 56.7 percent in 2006-07 to 78.5 percent in 2010-11, according co government data.

Karuataka had 94 percent institutional deliveries according co data released recently by the National Family Health Survey.

Uttarakhand and Meghalaya were the worse, with 61 percent and 58.4 percent respectively. The rest were home deliveries, most without trained-health-worker supervision and possibly in nuhygienic conditions. The reported reasons for home delivery were convenience, fear of stitd1es, unavailability of transportation and the inability to afford hospitals.

JSY beneficiaries, since it launched a decade ago, increased from 0.74 million to 10.4 million in 2014-15. But this government review revealed drnc only 15 percent of JSY institutions were equipped to deal wid1 .institutional deliveries.

IT-Delhi alumnus Soumitra Dutta to head Cornell's new business college Soumit:ra Dutta, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technolog y -Delhi, will become d1e dean of a new integrated College of BL1siness being launched by the Corneil University during the 2016-17 academic year. Dutta currently is dean and professor of management and organizations in the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University.

He is considered an authority on the impact of new technology on the business world, especially social media and social networking, and on strategies for driving growth and innovation by embracing the digital economy.

The Ithaca, New York based Ivy League institution aimotmced that d1e new college was aimed at cementing the university's position as a world-class centre of teaching and research for business management and entrepreneurship.

The new College of Business will comprise Cornell's three accredited business programmes: the School of Hotel Administration (SHA), the Chru·les H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and d1e Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Each school will maintain its unique identity and mission, while their collective capabilities will be strengthened by bringing

together faculty, curricular offerings, and programmes within a cohesive College.

The escablisbment of d1e College, through a change in the university's bylmvs, was unanimously approved by the Cornell Board of Trustees at its meeting on Jaimary 30.

The Corneil College of Business will be one of the most comprehensive business schools in the US with 145 research faculty and neatly 2,900 tmclergraduace, professional, and graduate students.

"At the heart of Corneil is a mission to apply knowledge for public purpose and educate the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs co solve some of the world's major d1allenges," said President Elizabeth Garrett.

"Being able to leverage Dyson's strengd1 in international development and agricultural economics, SHA's expertise in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and real estate (through the Baker Programme in Real Estate), and Johnson's depth in economics, l:inance, and executive training will naturally lead to a College of Business that stands ouc for its unparalleled breadth of instructional excellence," said Dutta. ''A more prominent and collaborative platform will elevate oppormnities for faculty to conduct innovative research and be at the forefront of their fields."

"Bringing together Cornell's d1ree business schools will also establish an effective administrative structure that will be immense!)' beneficial to the University's ability to conrurne to attract the best and brightest faculty and students," Dutta said.

DNA barcoding can lower bird strikes, enhance safety: Indian scientists Identification of bi.rel species helps in understanding d1e behaviour of birds .in terms of its habitat, diet and the like. "This data helps in d1e management of birds for air safety management and could lower bird strikes," Yogesh Shouche, a senior scientist at :Microbial Culture Collection (MCC), atioual Center for Ceil Science (NCCS), Pune, told IAt S. Just as shopkeepers scan the si.nular­ yet-clifferent zebra stripes (barcodes) on products to keep track of what they sell and what is in stock, examining certain ubiquitous genetic sequences can differentiate one species from another with high accuracy.

For bird strikes, extreme accuracy is needed since the impact destroys the bodies beyond recognition and fe\V re,nnant.5 are left to work with. Here comes DNA barcoding's precision from a pin-head size sample.

Using this, a DNA barcode database could be built for Indian birds, according to Shouche.

"A database of DNA barcodes is generated using authenticated, well identified bird samples. This helps in easy and quid( identification of remnants obtained after a bi.rd strike. These are in the form of feathers, bloodstains and the like and accurate identif:ication using d1is is not possible othe1wise.

"Currently we do nor have any such database in India, but d1ere are global databases which may not have entries of bird species endemic to India," he added. .According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (I nclia's aviation safety

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regulator), from 378 bird strikes recorded in 2010, incidents of collisions between birds and planes increased to 719 in 2014.

Bird strikes not only result in financial losses, they also Lower mission capability of the ere\\; loss of flying hours, permanent damage co rbe aircraft and, importantly, are always associated with the risk of mortality, the researcher stressed.

Shouche and his colleagues analysed 52 bird-strike samples received from the Indian Navy from 2011 to 2014. "\Ve identified 16 different species and barn owl and red wattled lapwing were the most common species found, probably because they nesr on buildings and due to grassy land near airstrips, food availability is better," he explained.

The procedure also helped the researchers in detecting non-bird species: they found three bat species in the bird strike samples.

Identification of birds involved in strikes was not a regular practice in India.

"However, such identification is difficult if the body of the bird is not folmd. Feathers give Litnired identification and if there are only bloodstains, no identification is possible. Hence barcodiug has advantage," added Shouche.

Assocham secretary general D.S. Rawat told IA S that winrers were ideally the best season across India.

As per Assocham estimates, over 15 lakh domestic and foreign travellers would have visited tourist attractions across India in the winter (December-February).

Most demand has been for Hio1acha.l Pradesh,Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasrhan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Those going abroad prefer Dubai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mauritius, Sci Lanka, Singapore and odier affordable destinations.

"Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore were among the popular international destinations for Indians in winter," said Hari l air, founder and CEO of Holiday IQ. Indians on an average spent Rs.82,000 in 2014. This rose to Rs.100,000 in 2015, said Nair, adding that average trip length of an international destination has gone up by 14 days.

Adventure travel is the biggest attraction among couples. Nair said 52 percent of advennrre travel business goes to couple­ travellers. Families comprise 21 percent and only nine percent are single tourists. He said the top l O winter activities included trekking, wildlife safaris, paragliding, skiing, rock climbing, jet skiing, r. iver rafting and smfing.

Cold is gold for tourism industry

Scientists replicate folding human brain in 3D in lab

Micro light flying in l\fysore, heli-skiing in Auli, scuba diving in Netrani Island, dune bashing iu Jaisalmer, zip Lining at Neemrana Port, spelunking in Meghalaya, bungee jumping in Rishikesh ... All this and more!

The harsh winter is no more an impediment to a grear holiday.

The courism industry comes alive in winter, offering a wide range of adventme activities for those who do not shy away from experimenting.

Winter travellers are by no means rare species any more. More Indians are finding wimer travel exciting. That is perhaps the reason why men and women, with children in tow, make a beeline for the Himalayan spots for a glimpse of the first snowfall, or just to brave tlie chill.

"A winter break has become almost as mandatory for Indians as vacationing in the summer. In fact, Indians have started exploring nor only domestic but also international destinations during the shorter winter breal�," Sharar Dhall., president, Yarra.com.

The popular travel portal claimed that its bookings were 132 percent higher than the previous year in the winter season.

Added Ranjeet Oak, Chief Business Officer-Holidays, Maket\liyTrip.com, India's leading online travel company: ''\Xlinter tourism as a concept has picked up in India. "\Xlith the growing popularity of adventure rourism in India, winter snow sports have become a hot tourist attraction.

Gulmarg (Kashmir) is considered one of the best skiing destinations in the world."

Yacra.com offers special packages like "Alluring Gangtok" (starting from Rs.10,650) to "Manali Super Saver" (starting from Rs.5,999) and "Hilly Escapades in Himachal" {starting from Rs.10,900) to woo travellers.

The Associated Chan1bers of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) acknowledges that winter is the best season for the tourism industry's growth.

Researchers at tl1e Harvard University including an Indian-origin scientist have replicated a folding human brain in 3D, revealing for die first time a simple mechanical frame,vork for how it folds.

Understanding how the brain folds could help unlock its inner workings and unravel brain-related disorders as function often follows form.

It shows d1at while many molecular processes are important in determining cellular events, what ultimately causes the brain to fold is a simple mechanical instability associated with buckling.

Highly folded brains are seen only in. a handful of species including some primates, dolphins, elephants and pigs.

In humans, folding begins in foetal brains around d1e 20th week of gestation and is completed only when the child is about a year and a half. ''\We found that we could miJ:nic cortical folding using a very simple physical principle and gee results qualitatively similar to what we see in real foetal brains," said L. Mahadevan, professor of applied mad1ematics, organismic and evolutionary biology and physics from Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The number, size, shape and position of neuronal cells during brain growth al.I lead co die expansion of dJe grey matter, known as the cortex, relative to the underlying white matter.

This puts the cortex under compression, leading to a mechanical instability d1at causes it to crease locally, said die tean1 that included scientists from Finland and France.

"This simple evolutionary innovation allows for a large cortex to be packed into a small vollllne and is likely die dominant cause behind brain folding, known as Gyrification," added i\fahadevan in a paper published in the journal l an1re Physics.

The team made a 3D, gel model of a smooth foetal brain based on :r,.,[Rl images.

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To mimic cortical expansion, the gel brain was immersed in a solvent that is absorbed by the ourer layer causing it to sweU relative to d1e deeper regions.

Within minutes of being immersed in liquid solvent, the resulting compression led to the formation of folds similar in size and shape to real brains. The key to chose similarities lies in the unique shape of the human brain.

The resea.rch shows that if a part of the brain does not grow properly, or if the global geometry is disrupted, we may nor have the major folds in d1e right place, which may cause dysfunction in the brain, the authors noted.

Indian-origin scientists develop hack-proof chip A tean1 of Indian-origin researchers have developed a new type of radio frequency identification (RFJD) chip that is virtually impossible to hack, thus preventing your credit card number or key card information from being stolen.

According to ChiraagJuvekar, graduate student ia electrical engineering at Massachusetts Iustirme of Technology {1HJ), the chip is designed to prevent so­ called side-channel attacks.

Side-channel anacks analyse patterns of mernory access o.r Aucmations in power usage when a device is performing a cr;1Jtographic operation, in order to extract its cryptographic key.

"The idea in a side-channel arrack is that a given execution of the cryptographic algorithm only leaks a slight amount of information," Juvekar said.

"So you need to execute the cr;1)tographic algorithrn with d1e same secret many, many times to get enough leakage to extract a complete secret," he

explained.

One way to thwart side-channel attacks is to regularly change secret keys. In that case, the RF1D chip would run a random-number generator diat would spit out a ne,v secret key after each transaction.

A central server would nm the same generator, and every time an RF'ID scanner queried the rag, it would relay the results to the server, to see if the current key was valid.

Such a system would still, however, be vulnerab.le to a "power glitch" attack in which the RFID chip's power would be repeatedly cut right before it changed its secret key.

An attacker could then run the same side­ channel arrack thousands of times, with the same key. Two design innovations allow the l\ITT researchers' chip ro tll\vart power­ glitch a tracks.

One is an on-chip power supply whose connection to the chip circuitry would be virtually impossible to cut and d1e other is a set of non-volatile memory cells d1at can store whatever data the chip is working on when it begins to lose power.

For both of d1ese features,Juvekar and Anantha Chandrakasan, professor of electrical engineering and computer science and ochers used a special type of material known as a ferroelectric crystals. Texas lnstruments and other chip manufacturers have been using ferroelectric materials to produce non-volatile memory or computer memory d1at retains data when it's powered off.

Along wid1 Texas Instruments that has built several prototypes of the new chip, the researchers presented their research at the "International Solid-State Circuits Conference" in San Francisco recently.

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The KFC International T20 AUSvlND 2016 cricket series gets a Hindi make-over by Indian Link

BY RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA Ba/mt hi darsba11el!)1a prqyaas mhaa . . .

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Chaturai hham shot. tumte k.a 1m1qahla hai. .. &aft k Cati a11r disha dono11 meiupari11t11ta11. . . .

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D011011 hallebaaz ma11trana karte h11e . . .

Wahaanpar koi kshetra rakshak (fielder) 11ahin. . . . seet11a rekha sepaar aasaa11i se!

Bc,!le ke a11droo11i edge se lagi ball.

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ome wonderful gems of Hindi crid:et commentary were heard at each of the matches held during the recent AUSvIND KFC International T20 series.

A Cricket Australia and Indian Link Media Group collaboration brought to

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the ainvaves the acmkhon dekha haal (live commentary) from Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The broadcast went live to Australian audiences via the CA Live App and cricket.com.au.

Presented by a team of six commemarors - Sanjiv Dubey, Jv[ukesh Madaan, Shriram Iyer, Gopal Ganwani, Chitrang Trivedi and M.anish Raj - each took turns at the mic in different cities. Indian Link CEO Pawan Luthra joined in at regL1lar intervals, while Michael Jones provided technical support.

They called the women's games as well as the men's games on all three march days, seeing series wins for both, and five out of SL"\: games woo.

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he common ground between the commentarors, it was interesting to observe, was not only that th ey all bad a great love for the game of cricket, bur that they were passionate about d1e language as well.

Sanjiv Dubey, an llldian Linker from way back on both radio as well as in the newspaper, has established himself as a Level 2 cricket coach in Sydney's Indian community. As a physical education reacher and founder of the Foot\.vork Sports Academy, Sanjiv has had many young cricketers pass through his hands at various stages in the past seven years.

His intimate knowledge of the game came through brilliantly in the commentary box, and he shared anecdotes from his times in bowling practice ,vim the visiting Indian national team in recent years. The respect that the listeners and d1e others on the commentary ream had for him, became

obvious by the end.

"Cricket is a way of life for me," Sanjiv cold T,,di1m Link later. "I began as a player and tben furd1ered my love for it with higher education in sports and then duough my involvement in cricket coaching and sports teaching. I have also showcased my ability to analyse die game by my writings in both Hindi and English. I do have a talent for Hindi commentary which few people are aware of! I wanted to be a part of dus show at the KFC T20s and I knew I could make a difference with my presence."

Shriram Iyer, well-known in the music circles in Melbourne's Indian community, is a natural performer and claims to have been a 'couch-comruenrnror' for as long as he can remember.

"This exercise was new to most of us but all of us adapted quite quickly," be told Indian Link. "Presence of mind is a crucial trait that I have picked up while performing live, along with other transferable traits.

This was an extension of that and my extreme passion for cricket helped me through."

The Canberra-based Manish Raj brought to the table much experience with community radio. "Add ro d1at, my love for my 111atra-hbcJSha Hindi, and a passion for cricket. A winning combination!"

Melbourne's Gopal Ganwani also confessed a love for both the game as well as the language. "Cricket is the only outdoor sport I have ever played, and I have remained in touch through w11piring, coaching or scoring. Literary activities in Hindi, my favourite language, have included writing creatively and participating in theatre and

stand-ups, and MCing at Indian events."

Sydney's Chitrang Trivedi is always up for new experiences. "I like to push myself to try things outside my comfort zone. I am an avid cricket fan and this was a perfect oppornmit:y for me to connect with rl1e game mac l love so much."

Mukesh Madaan, also from Sydney, claims he found this a wonderful way to channel his love for the game as well as take part in a broad com1mmiry activity.

To find the best Hindi-speaking commentators, a nation-wide search called "Who wants to be a Hindi cricket commentator?" was launched by Indian Link Media Group and extensively publicised across its print, radio, online and social media channels.

Entrants presented commentary based on a provided clip that was Intentionally left mute.

After receiving a number of high quality entries, one from as far as Gurgaon in India, another from a 14-year-old cricket enthusiast, a shortlist of 12 people were asked to undertake a final live audition.

The finalists were judged on their clarity, command of language, technical knowledge and ability to convey atmosphere and ambience.

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Of course, he didn't understand a word of what the commentators were saying. \'v'hy for instance, were there so many "ugly" balls? He knows now, that 11gli is the Hindi wo.rd for "next".

"The high point though, was that everything came together so smoothly," Michael recalled later. "Usuall)� in an outside broadcast, there is some sore of technical bitch and this time it just didn't happen. Another high point was the energy and enthusiasm of all the commentators.

They were all great to work with."

As an avid Australia supporter, Mjchael provided the balance wichjn the team for all the euphoria at India's performance.

Shriram's inceresting tidbits of information (such as women's star Niranjana Nagarajan's nickname "Ninja'') kept the audience entertained d1roughout, as did Gopal's attempt at Sindhi commentary \vhen the game was stopped due co rain. Manish's deep-set bass, put to good use in the exciting moments in that second half of d1e final Sydney game, must surely bave suffered the next day! Mukesh's faithful reporting, matme in style and faultless in delivery, could have matched the best in the business.

Chitrang's studied analyses, and Sanjiv's

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expert comments at each pivotal moment, enhanced d1e listener's enjoyment of the games. Saraahanerya (commendable)!

"Primary among Pawan's guidelines were that we should have ftm while in the commentary box," lY ' fukesh remarked. "W/e definitely did, and we hope mat carried across the airwaves to our listeners."

Callers were able to ring in as well, and chipped in with their own contributions about preructed scores, strategies and so on.

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awan Luthra was guite pleased at the way the elite team shaped up.

"They did superbly and we were able to get a real 'brotherhood' going," he revealed. "I had full fajd1 that we would find our commentary team from within the community - there is great calenc out there. The migrant psyche is such that we come here and delve straight into work, co provide for our families. In doing chis, often we have co sguash down our real passions, or put them away for a while.

Many of our commentary team would probably have gone on to have media careers in India, but here they rujght be in IT or whatever else. But when d1ey are somewhat 'settled' and when an oppornrnicy crops up, they jump at it eagerly. 1 think that's where smal.ler, community platforms like Indian Link Merua Group can play a significant role."

It has been in the past eight to ten years that the Indian commmuty here has really grown. While tbe older settlers, who have been coming here since d1e 1970s, may not crave that much l-lindi commentary, the newer migrants mjss the Hindi cricket scene, which, of course, has grown by leaps and bounds in India the past cen

, , Shriram's interesting tidbits of information (such as women's star Niranjana's nickname "Ninja"), Sanjiv's expert comments at each pivotal moment, Mukesh's faithful reporting and Gopal's attempt at Sindhi commentary, were all simply saraahaneeya ,, years o r so. They've left that behind, and are now lapping up this new service that Indian Link has offered.

Cricket AustraJja has been keen to reach out to the Indian community in recent months. "Providing our Indian community with a locally-produced Hindi broadcast will add to their cricket experience, connecting them more deeply with AuscraJjan cricket," Ben Amadio, Cricket Australia Executive General Manager of Media, Commurucations and Marketing, said.

About the CJ\-lndia11 Li11k partnership, Luthra said, "It's a natural fit. They're a1.l about the game - we love the game!

I think Australia knows chat the Indian comrnuruty can be very good constm1ers.

At last year's World Cup for instance, the stadimns were 'bleeding blue', we had that many Indian spectators in the stalls. So I guess you could say we are surprised why this relationsrup with CA did not happen sooner."

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n a wonderful coincidence, just ahead of die T20 series, news came in from India that legendary Hinili commentator Sushi] Doshy had been picked for the prestigious Padma Shri, a

rare Inruan Government honour. The news made for an added sense of excitement as the Indian Link commentary team was finalised for the exercise, and word got around about the venture.

Cricket Australia and Indian Link Media Group sent out their own media releases and the story was picked up and reported

by ABC Radio, ABC Online, 3AW and The A11stra/ia11 here, and back in India by Hindustan Ti1T1es, DNA, Deccan Chronicle, Business Standard, Ne/II Indian Express, ewsX, ABP Live, Sports Kreeda Cricket and The Spores Campus.

Calls began to come in about how to gain access to die commentary, and various social medfa poses went up abouc how co download the Cricket Aus Live app.

Sush.il Doshy will be pleased to know that the generation drnt grew up listening to his ininutable aankhon dekha haal, alongside other greats like Jasdev Singh and Ravi Chaturvedi, are carrying on the traditions in a land far from home.

To fodian Link's ffindi commentary team, we can only say, paraphrasing their own excited words "Darshako11 111ei11 harsh­ ollaas!" as India won each time - you helped create s111111el/Jaa/011 t11ei11 harsh-ol/aas, and thank you for doing so.

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India 's planned satellite tracking station in Vietnam demonstrates their converging threat perceptions and underlines their growing ties, writes LINSDAY HUGHES

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t bas been reported that India plans co create a satellite tracking and imaging centre in southern Vietnam. It will be linked electronically to another of its u:acking stations iu Indonesia and add to New Delhi's string of similar centres in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, Brunei, Biak in eastern Indonesia and Mauritius. These centres are used to track satellites in the initial stages of their Aighc, according to Indian officials.

India's space programme is increasing rapidly with a launch scheduled every month. The governmenc-owned lndian Space Research Organisation (!SRO) states that the planned $33 million (US$23 million) centre will enhance its tracking capability.

This is undoubtedly true bm incomplete.

The new centre, unlike the others in the region, will also be able to receive and process images from India's observation satellites. Hanoi, it is believed, will have full and direct access co these images without needing to request access to them from India. This is likely New Delhi's way of thanking Hanoi for granting ir permission co

to be used in anti-submarine and anti­ surface ship warfare.

The depth of the convergence between India and Vietnam grows more apparenc when one considers that India is currendy training Vietnamese submariners and has offered Vietnam a $144 million (0S$100 million) credit line to buy patrol boars.

Hanoi has, in mm, offered India the rights to explore for oil in some areas of the South China Sea that it claims. Both countries have disregarded Chinese protestations over chis venture. Boch countries have also fought wars against China, India in 1962 and Vietnam in 1979 and neither trusts China.

TI1e facility gives India a strategic lift in its a.II-but-declared struggle against China.

As New Delhi sees it, if China can make inroads imo South Asia via Pakistan., there is no reason why it cannot use Vietnam to expand its own influence into the South China Sea. For Vietnam, chis does not pose a problem since New Delhi is not a claimant in the territorial dispute 0\7er the Sea. For China, however, India's presence is a.n irritation it could well do without. As

, , As New Delhi sees it, if China can make inroads into South Asia via Pakistan, there is no reason why it cannot use Vietnam to expand its own influence , ,

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set up the facility in Ho Chi Minh Ciry.

While formally said to be a facility used for civilian purposes such as agriculmral, environmental and scientific uses, enhanced technology ensures that Hanoi will also have access co the reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities of India's satellite network. While fairly innocuous on the face of it, d1e full strategic impact of this facility becomes apparent when one considers that it is capable of monicoring not only Vietnam bm also the South China Sea and southern China.

Th.is would enable Vietnam to monitor China's coastguard and naval operations as well as keep crack of events on its newly­ constructed islands in d1e South China Sea. Hanoi could also monitor Chinese intrusions into the area of the South China Sea that it claims. Access co the information this centre provides when coupled with Vietnam's five Russian Kilo-class submarines (the sixth is scheduled to fol.low soon) would give Hanoi unprecedented strike potential against Chinese naval assets.

It was reported in mid-December 2015 chat the first Kilo-class submarine had started patrolling the Somh China Sea. These are among d1e quietest diesel submarines currently available and have been designed

China's Global Times reports, Gu Xiaosong, an expert on Somheast Asian studies at the Guangxi Academy of Social Sciences alleged that India "bas no territorial disputes with China in the Soutl1 China Sea" and wishes co merely "stir up trouble in the region to serve its own ends, which is co counterbalance China's influence". l n China's perception, a t a time \vhen i t has problems with its economic growth, huge amounts of capital exiting the country, Taiwan electing a leader who seeks to slow and possibly reverse d1e country's growing economic dependence on the mainland and the US seemingly returning to the region and forming al.liances anew, India's newly­ developed toehold in Vietnam and Hanoi's enhanced prowess is a distraction it could do without.

While Beijing can counter India and Vietnam indivi dually, ic must surely be concerned by the growing alliances chat are being formed against it by countries both within and beyond tl1e region. India's satellite tracking facility in Ho Chi lVlinh City is only one indicator of these alliances.

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ARUN TIWARI, Chairman and Managing Director, Union Bank India was recently in Australia and caught up with PA WAN LUTHRA to talk about the strength of the Indian economy, issues facing the global economy and future growth plans for Union Bank of India What bringsyou to Australia?

We're setting up an office in Sydney; we will be up and running in the next few months.

Why did it take so longfor Union Bank to come to Australia? What do you hopefor the business?

Ir didn't rake that long! V//e've had a representative office here for a few years now. To graduate from a rep office to a fully operational banking unit takes time. J think the time now is just right, given the growing relationship between India and Australia.

We operate out of Hong Kong, Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and Antwerp.

Going forward \Ve will also be testing the waters in the African continent.

Our hope is thar Union Bank of India becomes the first choice for the community in Australia, on all counts.

What makes overseas offices so exciting?Is there a growing trend oftradefrom India to Australia?

We're always seeking opporrunities in overseas markets, thanks to globalisation and the borderless trade it brings. We look particularly for centres where there are migrant populations, good government and trade relarions, and ease of doing business.

Today, it is less about politics and rnore about economics, and economics should make the politics.

It's been tbreeyem·s sinceyou assumed your position as CMD at Union Bank India. Can you share with us some highlights and challenges?

I firmly believe in competition as it always brings the best out of an organisation. It also gers the best deals for the cusromers!

It keeps us on our roes. You are able to test your abil.ities and strengths when you go through tough times. l say these are not tough rimes, these are exciting ti1nes for the banking industry, globally. Regulation, compl.iance, these are the challenges.

Risk management capabilities, capital requirements, in rimes to come, these issues wiJJ be sorted.

For us in banking, as a critical part of the service industry, trust is sacrosanct.

Whatever we do, it must be in a transpare□r manner. In the competitive market w e have been operating our o f for the past few years, the differenriating factor is what we call in the Union Bank of India the three pillars of BASEL: human capital of the organisation, digital capabilities, and risk management practices. The things that differentiate us, are tbe quality of our product, the ease of using our products, and how competitive we are in terms of our financial charges.

You have recentf;y said the bank willfocus on 1-etail, agricuh:-ure and MSMEs (Micro Small Medium Enterprises) but demand from the corporatesectorhas been I.ow. Is there a change in directionfrom the bank's point ofview?

We didn't quite e..xpect that the economy would not be doing well for so long, it was a global phenomenon. Back in India, if we

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have 4096 brick and mortar branches across India and it is a country of 1.26 billion people, our forte should be retail, MS�ffi and agriculture.

Let's look at agriculture first More than 60% of India's population still lives in areas where the mainstay is agriculture. The share of agriculture in GDP is dwindling now, and the government wants to improve by a few notches.

On MSl'vfEs, there's much hope for Prime Minister Modi's mission of Make 1n India. Globally, in rhe developed economies, the contribution of lvISlvfEs has been the greatest in terms of GDP. It also contributes towards employment, so this is a sector which gives us lots of scope.

And with 1.26 billion people back in India, retail is another area where we have, as of today, about 800 million Indians under 35 who are aspirational, motivated, and gung-ho about their future so this is another area where we see the market growing.

Putting these together, we have what we call the RAM factor: Retail, Agriculture and MSMEs. In the past one year, the contribution of these three segments has gone up from 44% on the balance sheet to 52%. The quality is good, risk-weight is less, retllrn is better, and we have a larger client base so there are more opportunities to cross sell and up sell.

Any movementforward in the corporate sector?

It has been slow for the past few years but in times to come, as the kind of efforts governments have put in over the past 18 months or so get the corporate sector back on track, I see some green shoots where demand from chat sector is concerned. In the next two quarters or so 1 think there will be perceptible demand from the corporate sector.

You have said that 'digital banking will replace branch banking'. Is the hank well positioned in that area?

I take absolute pride in the digital sector where our bank is concerned, we are ahead of the curve among our peers. As of today, 63% of our transactions are e-transactions, whicl1 is one of the highest rates back in India. \Y/e have top-of-the­ line products and with some of them we have been the first on the block to deliver these customer-centric products. Let me give you the simplest example, a 'se!Jie' account. Following the trend of selfies

today, we provide a facility where you take your photograph, a photograph of your docrnnencs, upload them and there you go.

That's quite unique. Union Bank has been working ahead of the cmve and they have reaped the benefits of that.

Click banking will not replace brick banking, d1ere will be a hybridisation. Even if )'OU look at the United States, people are coming back to the branches. Back .in India, with the education levels, there are still many people who are nor very literate.

We have a client base, being a governmenc bank, in the remote areas of lndia, where a customer may come with A debit card, use it at the ATl'vI, but they'll srilJ go inside to make a passbook entry. We have to cake care of all stakeholders.

What do youfeel is the state ofthe worl.d economy?

It's cough tin1es across the globe. Io the recent few months we have seen an uptake in the US economy, but otherwise, most

of Europe or Japan, they're reel.ing under tough times. Having said that, India still remains the sweetest spot.

What do you think is going to be the circuit breaker? What's causing these tough times?Is it still a hangoverfrom the GFC?

It will remain so for some more time.

Again, we always look at the US as that driver or pull factor. Perhaps, with their economy on tbe uptake, .ir will turn around.

Maybe it will, but the US has recendy increased its interest rates which coul.d impact emerging economies. Ho1u will this effect India.I' It's a 25 basis point rate. It was being tall,ed about for some rime, the riming was d1e issue. Markers usually normalise much before with only a 25 basis point rare change. From an lnclian econorn.ic point of view, it will not make an impact, none whatsoever.

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haring a common ideology and the desire to trigger global change, a team of young Australian doctors has developed a new app that could soon overhaul cancer care.

Over the past 14 months, Nikhil Pooviah and Raghav Murali Ganesh of Chris O'Brien LiJehouse, in association with J\kshar Saxena from Liverpool Hospital, have been working closely to deliver an innovative product that targets cancer patients, caregivers, clinicians and healthcare institutions worldwide. The trio have reamed up with Melbourne-based entrepreneurial digital product development company Paperc.loud, to create a prototype, while Lucy Andrews, Marcus Lock,'lrd and I<astoori Hingorani have provided strategic support for the digital platform.

The brainchild of Pooviah, CancerAid seeks ro address inefficiencies in information delivery and patie□r care management by creating a low-cost, high­ \7alue digital tool, thereby saving vital healthcare dollars and improving quality of life. The primary aim of the tool is to help patients feel more connected. Available across all device platforms including web,

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by August 2016, estimates indicate that CancerAid could potentially benefit 25 million cancer patients and 8000 institutions worldwide.

Besides increasing access to care and support, the app seeks to achieve better patient understanding and compliance through in depth clinician-patient interaction and dialogue. ''Being diagnosed with cancer is a long, lonely and disorientating journey and we ,vant to offer all manner of support possible. Free to users, we believe CancerAid has the potential to be the gold­ SL'lndard oncology resource and hope to drive change by empowering patients with knowledge and assistance," Dr PoO\Tiah told Indian Link.

"The prernise for CancerAid began when I discovered the absence of a digital platform (in patient support). Along with my ream, I believed we had the creativity and e.xperience with technology ro design a solution to improve issues that we, as cancer specialisrs, see day-to-day at work."

Each member of the development team has brought unique skills and expertise in oncology to the different aspects of the appLication. Pooviah said, "Our vision revolves around providing a digital health solution that revolurionises cancer tberapy information delivery and management."

"1 have become ver}' passionate about our project to the point where the development process ro date has motivated me to pursue a career in developing applications for

patients," Dr Pooviah added.

"Digital solutions are clearly the way to go in future. They can significantly improve the Australian healthcare system and lower the fiscal burden as a whole," said Raghav Murali Ganesh.

Witl1 an ageing population, health expenditure currently accounts for 9% of Australia's GDP. After cardiovascular diseases, cancer is the largest cause of chronic illness, affecting one in three AustraLians at an estimated cost of $4.5 billion.

This is where tl1e new generation of doctors can help. "By implementing digital solutions, we can definitely drive change and empower patients and carers with knowledge and assistance," Murali Ganesh said. "Having lived, studied and worked in Australia, the UK, New Zealand and India provides me with a multidimensional understanding of the global burden of chronic disease, and l view digiral health tools as an opportunity to overcome this issue. i\,fy passion for implementing this has led me to direct my fellowship training in 2017 cowards patient advocacy aud co=ence further research leading to a higher qualification in this growing sector," he added.

The patient's journey is the focal point of Akshat Saxena's passion for oncology. "Oncology patients are unigue in the mental, physical and psychological clrnllenges that they face. Patienrs from outer metropolit,w areas, rural communities, even tl10se within big cities, have difficulty in accessing care and processing the

complex overload of information," he explained. "Ir was a no-brainer for me to involve myself in a project tl1at has the potential to revolutionise the patient experience and to offer meaningful support during rough times. I am committed to realising our vision of becoming the gold standard cancer application. le allows me to help patients in a way that I never could have as a clinician. " Named in tl1e top 10 ar the Australian­ Shell lnnovation Challenge and runner up in the Health Roundtable Innovation Awards, CancerAid has already made significant inroads by securing venture capital funds and governrnent grants. Endorsed by many specialists, it has also begun collaborations witl1 healthcare organisations and cancer charities. Further negotiations are Lmdetway witl1 a view for equity share.

A research study surveying information­ seeking behaviours, as well as testing the Canceri\id application prototype in a randomised controlled trial, is being carried out in a hospital environment to validate the application and identify improvements prior ro full version release later th.is year. CancerAicl was also accepted as a presentation at the NSW Digital Health Capacity Building Symposium last year.

The team's competitive edge is centred on their expertise and traction within the rnedical fraternity. A telemedicine service for ongoing medical and psychological support, as well as expansion to second­ generation healthcare appLications for other chronic diseases are also in tl1e works.

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his year marks the 67'" anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. For the past four years, the Universicy of SW and the Australia India Institute at the University have marked the day with a Remembrance Ceremony and an invited spe>1ker ro present the Gandhi Oration. Seeing the bust of Gandhiji on one side and Nelson Mandela on the ocher side of the UNSW library lawn brings a fee.ling of immense pride and inspiration that the principle of non-,riolence can achieve lasting results.

The invited speakers come from a broad spectrum of society. Pac Dodson, the well­ known Aboriginal elder; Tom Keneally; the award winning author, and Michael Kirby, the outspoken and sometimes controversial judge were speakers during previous years.

Lase year, the oration was delivered by Ela Gandhi, a soft voiced lady who spoke with firmness and conviction echoing the life of her grandfather. She is convinced that more than ever, that Gandhiji's exaniple is

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relevant in everyday lh7ing as much as it is in global affairs.

This year, Peter Greste was the speaker.

He is che journalise accused of spying and was imprisoned in Egypt until global pressure made the Egyptian government relent and release him. Journalists are the medium through which the world learns abom the atrocities perpetrated in die name of reLigion or ideologies at home and abroad. Greste's examples of freedom of e:<q:iression based on facts should be a wake­ up call ro many journalists to check their facts and their authenticity before writing.

His exposition of three Gandhian principles • non-cooperation widi anything that is humiliating, self-expression, particularly freedom of speech, and the over-riding principle of truth - was brilliant. The rapt audience in the full hall were spellbound as Greste's talk Aowed effortlessly.

How does one apply the principles of non-violence in everyday life? The most effective teaching of Gandhiji is in his status as a role model The importance of translating one's belief into action is so vital in everyday life. Without the living proof illustrated by each one of us, values stand to be discounted. ''When someone slaps you on one cheek, show him me oilier." Metaphorically, this could be taken to mean one should not

retaliate using violence against violence.

As responsible adults, we may follow th.is advice in simple ways every day, such as by ignoring hostile verbal remarks, by not using sarcastic and vilifying language, by listening more attentively and, above all, by showing respect to all irrespective of age, religion, colour of the skin or gender.

These days, society as a whole is very conscious of protecting animals, whether in me wild or as pets. We go to great lengths to protect endangered species. Yee, in many instances, we ignore the plight of our own fellow humans. The disparity in wealth between the haves and have-nots is getting wider. The sense of selfishness is growing exponentially and a sense of powerlessness pervades the millions who comprise tbe 'have-nots' .

Human values are dropping off ar the wayside. No more does tlie selAess, compassionate helping hand reach out co tlie poor and disadvantaged. Yes, ar an individual level, many are generous and altruistic, but there are chose who do not share, even within their own families. At me systemic global level, exploitation of the disadvantaged is prominent. The given wealth of the world, be it minerals, fuel or water, is more than enough to share, but the spirit of sharing is sadly non-existent on the world stage. Countries, sects and geographical borders divide and rule.

Great men like Gandhiji and Mandela lived their values of non-violence, compassion, non-sectarianism in their daily life. Gandhiji was adamant that everyone followed the same rules, be it his wife or daughter or son or a high ranking official.

An adult's behaviour in a domestic situation is a most powerful lesson.

Education of tl1e younger generation to behave with compassion and respect begins at home. Role-modelling is the best teacher.

'Do as 1 say and not as I do,' is a commonly illustrated example in many homes. Sadly, the lesson lea.rut is perpetrated generation after generation because what is said is noc what is shown in action. If children have to show respect, they need to see adults practising such respect. Giving has to be shown in the sharing they see around chem.

Living by me principles of non-violence, truth and fairness can be followed if we put our minds to it. In simple, every day actions and words we can express these ideals very effectively. l e requires conviction, courage and the readiness to defend these principles. Far too many of us, for far too long, have shied away from acting on these principles 'to keep die peace' or tl1e notion that 'one person acting in isolation is not going ro change the world.' le can. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first seep.

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VIKAS DATTA on a new book that takes us into the world of one of Bollywood's best-known baddies

ut of all actors, those portraying villains have it the hardest.

They usually gee their just desserts onscreen bur cbe odium around them doesn't dissipate with the film's end and still influences people, though chis is an abiding reflection of their skills, not character.

This is especially true for Bollywood.

Its iconic and reviled villains were the most respected, and gentle people in the real world, be it Pran, Prem Chopra, Amjad Khan and especially Madan Puri - and we owe a debt of gratimde for their families for acguainting us with the real person and what they thought of their notoriety!

Lr. Col. Kamlesh Puri (retd.) takes us into the world of his dad, in his new book My Fathe,; The Villai11: The Lfa and Ti111es of

Madan P11ri.

But it is not easy ro overcome widespread and pervasive public perception, as this book's title, and a telling anecdote of watching one of his father's unspeakable actions onscreen, indicates.

How you do portray your father if his biggest claim tO fame was his villainy - tl1e portraying of it onscteen, that is? Well, you could cite his simple principled life outside witl1 the professional aspects kept apart, always remaining grounded to his middle­ class moorings and family values and ensuring the children followed it coo.

And Lr. Col. Pmi, tl1e acror's second son, presents an endearing account of one of Bollywood's most accomplished actors, whose presence in movies was so pervasive - and expected - that a popular saying then was "that if you wanted to make a movie tl1en all you needed was an Arriflex camera, some raw film, and Madan Puri".

Puri's career spanned four decades from the heyday of K.L. Saigal to Amitabh

Bachchan and saw him in over 400 films, mostly as an egregious, inveterate and chronic villain - though be had begun as a hero and later �witched to roles of a kindly elder. Tbe account takes us tl1.rough most of this, though not in detail but making it up with some captivacing anecdotes - such as the one abour Dharmendra and tl1e female fan.

Though most people only know Madan Puri as Amrish Puri's elder brother, we also learn be came from a family, broadminded (for tl1ose days) enough not to scorn the acting profession, \Vas not the fust of his siblings ro join and shine in films, and was never seduced by the trappings of the glamour world.

Madan Puri managed his entire career from a place on the carpet (where he also slept) in a modest two-room apartment on R.P. lvfasani Road in Mamnga. This road when the family moved there in around 1945 - had come to be known as Punjabi Gully due to tl1e mm1ber of Punjabi members of die film fraternity living there - Prithviraj Kapoor and his encire family, Manmohan Krishna, Lekh Tandon and J.K Nanda, as we!J as K .Singh, Anil Biswas, Jairaj, Phani .l\fazu.o1dar, Sitara Devi, Manna Dey, Raj Khosla, and Kanhaiyya Lal among otl1ers, and we are treated to a compelling and colourful account of life there at its peak.

Madan Puri, whose first starring performance was a 1936 play at Simla's Gaiety Theatre (where Pra.n ·was tl1e female lead!), moved to Bombay in 1945, when he was helped into films by Saigal, a first cousin. Though he began as a hero, tl1ese films never clicked and he found his niche as a villain - on the suggestion of Dev Anand - and began an eventful career which, among other high points, saw him possibly the only accor to portray a

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,, He saw himself as the aloo-pyaz that can be put in any Bollywood dish ,, villainous Chinese character thrice.

Kamlesh Puri, who also weaves in his and other relatives' life stories in his narracive, confesses that he started coo late - over a quarter century after his father's deatl1 in 1985 - elms robbing him of chances to talk to several of his father's contemporaries who had also departed the world in this

span, bur has still managed a credible job.

It is nor only a rare account of a prolific and multi-facetted character acror who saw himself as "the aloo-pyaz that can be put in any Bollywood dish", but also in essence of the craft of accing itself, and of the development of Bollywood - though tl1e first would be enough for film aficionados.

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Bring in the Chinese New Year with th is sty/ish Inda Chinese dish

BY DHANYA SAMUEL

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e Indians love fusion food; it is our way of embracing tl1e food of another country and making it our own. Indo-Ch.inese cuisine, also known as 'Chindian' cuisine, is a great example.

During the times of the Sino-Indian war, a lot of migrants from China came across the border and settled in the North Eastern srate.s including West Bengal. The community soon realised that food can be a source of livelihood but the traditional Chinese cooking would not work in India due co lack of certain ingredients and also preference for bolder Aavoms given tl1e obsession with spices.

This ,vas the beginning of the modern fusion cuisine which came to be known as Indo-Chinese or 'Chindian'. The earliest Indo-Chinese restaurants opened in Calcucra and oilier parts of \Vest Bengal and soon tl1is cuisine spread like wild.fire ail across the country. Today, lndo­ Chinese food is \"ery popular and restaurants serving this cuisine can be found far and wide, Australia included.

The spicy, sweet and rangy chilli garlic sauce is an aU.-tirne Indo-Chinese favourite. Usually chicken or an assortment of vegetables is used in this dish, but here we are using oats co make delicious kofras co dunk in this sauce.

The crucial part of the dish is handling tlie koftas - some tender loving care is called forl Since there is no heavy coating, tlie koftas have ro be shallow fried with care co avoid breakage. And like all other lndo-Chinese dishes, tliis one too has to be served warm immediately after preparation or tlie koftas will disintegrate in the sauce.

If you do eat egg, then you can coat the kofras in an egg wash, followed by breadcrwnbs and tl1en fry them instead of rolling in Aour and shallow frying.

So come along and celebrate the Lunar New Year with this delic.ious preparation. May 2016 be a prosperous year for you with lots of happy tidings!

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1 ½ cups raw oats 1 large potato 1 medium onion; finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped/grated ½ inch ginger, finely chopped/grated 2 green chilli; finely chopped 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 5 raw almonds; finely crushed 2 tbsp cornflour 3 tbsp all-purpose flour Salt, to season ¼ tsp red chilli powder 6 tbsp vegetable oil, to shallow fry the koftes 12 medium garlic cloves; finely chopped 1 inch ginger; finely chopped 6 long dry red chilli 1 ½ tbsp red chilli paste ½ tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp tomato sauce 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 112 tsp sugar 1 large onion; cubed 1 yellow bell pepper; cubed 1 tbsp cornflour, dissolved in ½ cup cold water

Salt, to season 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 spring onion, both white and green part chopped

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Boil the potato, mash and keep aside.

In a flat pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and saute the onions, garlic, ginger and green chillies along with the turmeric powder till the onions are lightly browned.

Add the crushed almonds and oats; mix well and saute on low heat for about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Add the cooled oats mixture to the mashed potato and mix well to combine.

Shape into small koftas; keep aside.

In a plate, mix the cornflour, all-purpose flour, chilli powder and season lightly with salt.

Coat the koftas lightly with the flour mixture (it should be a light dusting on the koftas; excess flour will affect the taste of the koftas making it doughy).

Heat the remaining oil in a flat pan and shallow fry the koftas; make sure you turn the koftas carefully to avoid breakage.

Drain on a kitchen towel.

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Heat oil in a large wok and add the cubed onions. Stir fry on high heat for a minute and remove.

Next, add the cubed bell peppers to the wok and stir fry for 30 seconds; remove and keep aside.

In the same wok (add more oil if necessary), add the dry red chillies, garlic and ginger. Saute on low heat till the garlic is just starting to brown. (Do this on low heat to infuse the oil with maximum flavour from the garlic).

Next, add the red chilli paste and Kashmiri chilli powder, saute for about 30 seconds and then add all the sauces along with a pinch of sugar.

Mix well and taste. The measurements given for the sauces must only be a guidance as the taste can vary according to the brands used. So taste and adjust balance of flavours.

Next add 1 cup water and bring to boil; add the dissolved cornflour and stir in to thicken the sauce.

Add the onions and bell peppers and mix well.

Finally add the koftes and mix through without breaking. Season with salt if necessary.

Remove and garnish with spring onions.

Serve warm with fried rice or noodles.

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Bhakti music for the Grammys Melbourne-based bhajan singer heads to LA. SAHANA GHOSH reports

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alongside the likes of singing sensation Taylor Swift and rapper Kendrick Lamar, is a "completely strange" feeling.

But Das, who spent eight years learning kJrta11.r and hhajm1s (Hindu devotional music) in India, believes it's time the genre gets its due recognition as an important tradition. "le is completely strange, yes (to be featured as a nom.inee alongside Taylor Swift and others)," he admits. ''Bue then again, this music bas so much more history than pop or R&B. Th.is music has been around for centuries; so is ic not time for

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it to be recognised as a rich and imponant tradition?"

Bhakti IVitho,tt Borden is the debut album from Das, a former HoU>wood enterta.inment executive now working in the Australian film and TV industt·y.

He grew up in the Vaishnava tradition of Bhakti yoga.

Up for Best New Age Album (a category of non-Christian sacred music) for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards to be held on 15 Feb, the record marks only the third time chat a kirta11 album has been nominated; the emerging genre has never won yet.

Featuring 1 1 hhajam, it is produced by weU-known ki1-ta11 artist Dave Stringer. Das sings a duet with a different female vocalise

on each track.

"I describe my music as world music with sacred origins, like the Hindu equivalent of gospel music," Das says.

Born in Germany co an American mother and German father, Das's upbringing was an assimilation of different music genres.

At the age of seven, he went to boarding school in India (in Vrindavan and Mayaput). He spent eight years learning kirtans and hhqjans and becoming fluent in Hindi. He subsequently lived in Ireland, where he was exposed to traditional Celtic music. Film school cook him co the US. It is this mixture of lrish and Indian music that comes through in his album.

Western music influences in the US added to his repertoire to create a blend of country and eastern sounds in the album.

But what about the rag of 'hippie music' that is often shoved on western artistes who pick up such spirimal sounds?

"Perhaps because the first influences of Indian music integrating into the West harks

back to the Beatles and Ravi Shankar, which cook place during the hippie explosion, tl1ere is a tendency to categorise it like that," Das concedes. "And indeed there are still some strong hippie influences in some practitioners of modern kirt,m".

Bue he also acknowledges there is also a "growing movement of authentic western artistes who bave taken tl1e time to study and learn the eastern traditions".

"And they are now creating something that has strong foundational roots in the East while still adding the more commercial broad strokes appeal to people who like \Xlestern music," he e1'lborates.

Ac the moment, the popularity of ki1ta11 music is "exploding" in the US what with hhakti fesri,,als, radio shows and retreats, says Das, adding everyone can enjoy tl1e 111USIC.

"If we can enjoy each ocher's music regardless of faith or culmre, perhaps we can gain some understanding and empathy for each other... then that will put an end to intolerance," he concludes.

Ali profits from the sales of Bhakti !Without Borden are ear-marked for helping underprivileged girls in Vrindavan, Ind.ia, the hometown of Lord Krishna.

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Canadian musician Harry Manx brought his particular brand of fusion and his mohan veena to the MEMO Music Hall in St Kilda

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ward-winning Canadian musician Harry 1fanx looks at first like your typical Blues/ Americana/Folk musician, with his grizzled white beard, black wool hat and blue jeans. Bur look closer, because the slide guitar he holds is in fact not a guitar at all, bur a mohan veena, given to him by Vishwa Mohan Bhatt - its Grammy Award-winning inventor.

The instrument has an extra layer of sympathetic strings, making it a hybrid of western and eastern sound.

As Manx, who starred out in Blues as a "roadie" at the age of fifteen, and started his recording career at the age of 46, plays some opening chords, I almost think I'm imagining the silken sound of a mag. Bur through the song 1 bear Inclian classical 1mends, or slides, mixed with blues, and the finishing chords are distinctly Hindustani.

Manx laughs as he tells me that his music is sometimes described as "lndo-Blues".

This, he says frankly, is mostly so he can be placed in a category, making ir easier for his audience to find his music in a store. In reality, he switches deftly between styles just as be switches bel:\veen moban veena, slide guitar, and banjo on stage. He is in fact more

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abour adding the Aavonr of India rather tl1an a conscious and consistent mixing of Jndian class.ical with western music.

"My time spent in India gave my music a little spice . . .1 can't seem to play any other way now," he says.

Manx originally travelled to India in 1986 in pursuit of meditation, not music.

The links between music and spirituality eventually led to him co Jaipur and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, from whom he learned the mohan veena for five years, practicing five hours a day. The greatest difficulty with learning Hindustani classical, he says, was connecting with the sound as a westerner. ''You don't grow up with tlrnr sound . . . i t sounds very foreign at first," Manx says.

He never had any intention of mixing the two styles, but ultimately he noticed commonalities between some Blues scales and Indian ragas, particularly in night ragas with their "heavy" feel.

Listening co some of bis songs that have been given tlus treatment, I can see what he means, especially as tl1e improvisations of renowned organist and keyboard player Clayton Doley meld, rather tl1an jar against it. On the other hand, I find some songs that have been given the "eastern spice" coo eclectic, almost psychedelic. The sound of these pieces, to my Indian ears, is more reminiscent of hippies and hashish than classical Hindustani music.

However, I respect the fact lvianx is open about the clifficu.lties of presenting true Inclian classical to his almost exclusively western audience.

,, By framing and 'referencing' Indian classical in a Blues context, Mame believes it becomes moTe accessible to western listenen ,, "First of all, I'm not drnt 9ualified to do it, but second of a11, I can't hold their interest for long enough." By framing and 'referencing' Indian classical in a Blues context, be believes it becomes mote accessible to western listeners. He wants the music to connect with them iJ1 the same way he connected witl1 classical music in India.

Looking around curiously at the audience as he performs, I'm not sure how successful he's been. There seems to be a kind of

frozen, polite 9ualiry to the way they listen to his Indianised Blues pieces, compared to the palpable entlrnsiasm he receives while playing classic Bines and Americana songs. And despite his frequent invitation for 9uestions, nobody asks anyt11ing about 1ncliau music.

Bur then again, as someone who lets his music 'unfold' wid1 no fixed approach, Manx is hardly on a mission. In an era where fusion for fusion's sake is 'in vogue', this is refreshing in itself.

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--------------------------------------ARIES March 21 - Apri l 19 February will be very much about socialising and meeting new contacts and friends. You will be feeling very energetic and may even meet someone special. The cards are indicating a time when you will be surrounded by new opportunities for work and career advancement. A very good month for financial planning and making money. There will be some health issues that you may need to take care of, but there will be no serious issues.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20 This month you will be feeling very energetic and happy with things in your life right now. You will thinking of making changes in your career matters. There will be a heightened desire to start new projects and put your plans into action. The cards are indicating a time when you will be single-minded and putting in a lot of effort to get things done.

There is a feeling of achievement and an increase in income. so be thinking of a new regime to take care of your health.

GEMINI May 21 - J u ne 20 You will be feeling a little delicate this month and unsure of where you are going. You may be feeling as though you cannot trust your partner right now. The cards are indicating a time when you need to try and settle your emotions and take things easy. Your work will be a little demanding so there will be a sense of burdens as well as some late nights and hard work ahead.

CANCER J u ne 21 - J u ly 20 This month you will be trying to sort things out in your life and concentrating on your career. There is a senses of wanting to find a better role and also earn more money. The cards are indicating a time when you will be worrying about finances and your future.

You will be thinking about getting a loan or borrowing money, and it is advisable to think twice about this. There will be good luck with your finances.

LEO J u ly 21 - Aug 22 It's time to decide what you want. The cards are indicating you need to take care of your health as you have been rushing around a lot and so it's time to take it easy. There may be some important news on the way to do with study or a loan. You may be looking at purchasing a new home or car. The cards are showing that you will take some time out for a short holiday.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22 This month you will feel like networking and sorting out your social diary as you have not had a lot of time to meet people. There will be some interesting invitations. Work will come in and there will be new projects to consider. Your love life will be harmonious and relaxed.

There may be a slight health issue with a younger member of the family. The cards are showing a time of change and new plans.

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LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Spending more time with family will be a priority for you this month.

Stay close with your nearest and dearest. There will be some financial issues that you will need to be sorting out and you may be asked for a loan from a relative or family member. The cards are indicating a time of happiness and you are feeling very motivated towards change. You may decide to redecorate or renovate your house or a room.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - N ov 21 This will be a passionate month when you will feel like going on holiday with your partner. A good time to plan a getaway and take some time out. A neighbour may come to you for some help and advice. There will be a new short term work assignment offered to you and it may involve travelling. The cards are indicating a lucky streak, you may have a win or luck may shine on you in some way.

SAGITTARIUS N ov 22 - Dec 21 February is a good month to travel and take time out. You will be looking at new opportunities in your career. There may be some news of a new post at work and you will be urged to apply. The cards are indicating a time when your partner may be feeling a little low and needing some support. There will be some news about a birth or marriage in your circle of friends. Take care of your stomach.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19 This month you will be feeling motivated towards making headway with your life decisions. There is an indication of travel and an increase in your finances as you will be looking at new opportunities and changes in your work life. Emotionally you will be supporting a friend who has been going through a diffi cult time lately. There will be good news regarding the health of an older member of your family. Take time out to meditate.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 Your work has been very hectic lately and you will be feeling exhausted. You will be feeling romantic and sexy towards your partner so take some time out and enjoy a relaxing month. There will be some news about a colleague who may be going through some upset at work. The cards are indicating that you may decide to move from your current property. A locality with water and greenery is going to appeal to you.

PISCES Feb 19 - March 20 This month you will be thinking o f going overseas. There will be plans to change your residence and work. You have been feeling a little restless lately. Take some advice and do not rush anything.

There may be some issues around your health which may cause you to make rash decisions. The cards are indicating you need to think and take small steps towards changes. There will be a lot of new opportunities and doors opening.

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Soha Ali Khan in a restrained and nebulous character Riya, Ajay's psychiatrist-cum-partner, is passable.

Tisca Chopra as Raj Bansal's wife and Zakir Husain as the police commissioner, in one-dimensional, stereotypical roles with limited screen

gallantly strides into the action arena.

As a debut writer, director, Sunny Deol is subtle yet blatant. He takes pot-shots not only at the system, but also cleverly insinuates the powerfully rich members of the city.

With a plethora of well-etched characters and up-to-date subplots, he delivers a fairly comprehensive tale with moralistic and inspirational messages like, "galat togon se darna, galat

presence, are wasted.

But the highlights of the film are the four new youngsters; Shivam Patil as Rohan Kriplani, Aanchal Munjal as Anushka Kriplani, Diana Khan as Zoya and Rishabh Arora as Va run Jain. They are bright and energetic talent who are dynamic and sincere.

The only light moment in the fi lm is the song sequence 'Lapak jhapak, lapakjhapak /oa', which is decently choreographed.

With a blend of wide angle shots and close-ups, cinematographer Ravi Yadav's camera captures the film in minute details. And his live frames seamlessly merge with the computer generated images.

The action sequences packed with fisticuffs and chases, are well­ orchestrated on the streets, railways and malls of Mumbai. These backed with the motivational drive and adrenaline boosting sound effects, uplifts the viewing experience.

With a decent production value, the film has a believable and a realistic feel in terms of its setting, but fails in terms of the dialogues, which are packed with cliched and outdated phrases.

Overall, Ghaya/ Once Again is a complex tale that is astutely handled.

It will definitely appeal to Sunny Deol's fans and those who enjoy action films.

hai" and "agar hum sach ke saath hain, toh jeetne tak haar nahin maanni chahiye."

Sunny has managed to extract fine performances from every actor. As an actor with brooding eyes, he emits raw emotions with ease. He is agile, brilliant and appealing in the action sequences.

He is efficiently supported by an able cast that includes: Narendra Jha as the business tycoon Raj Bansal; Om Puri as Joe D'Souza, the former police officer who is now an RTI activist; Harsh Chhaya as Aditya Raj Guru, editor of The Daily Herald; and Manoj Joshi as a politician.

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Sanam Teri Kasam is the intense love story of two diametrically opposite people; Saraswathy 'Saru' Parthsarthy (Mawra Hocane), a Tamilian Brahmin, and her wealthy neighbour lnder (Harshwardhan Rane). While Saru is a bespectacled plain Jane who works in a library, lnder is a cynical rebel who lives

STARRING: R. Madhavan, Zakir Hussain, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar and Nassar DIRECTOR: Sudha Kongara

her heart and soul into her character.

Whether it is fighting with grit in the boxing ring, dancing on the streets with gay abandon, being awe-inspired by her

Saa/a K hadoos is an inspirational sports drama, based on some true incidents.

The film revolves around the theme of exalting women to join and shine as sports stars.

Adi Tomar (R. Mad.havan), an embittered boxing coach, whose boxing career is ruined owing to a devious plan executed by his then coach Dev Khatri (Zakir Hussain), has lost all hope, till he spots a poor local girl Madhi (Ritika Singh) in Chennai who sells fish but is keen on boxing. He then trains her to represent India.

Through the lives of Madhi and her sister Laxmi aka Lux (Mumtaz Sorcar), the film highlights issues like politics in sports, girls being discouraged to take up sports by their families and the fact that girls too are equally talented and can become champions.

R. Madhavan essays the title role playing Adi Tomar, the disgruntled boxing coach full of angst against the system, to perfection. His frustration, bohemian lifestyle, passion for boxing and even the determination to make Madhi a champion boxer, are real. With his dishevelled appearance and boxer­ like physique, he looks every inch the part that he plays and emotes with equal fervour.

Ritika Singh as Madhi is the star of the film, not merely because she is the protagonist, but because she puts

mentor, giving vent to her anger, or her disappointment and agony upon losing a match and letting down her 'Master' she slips into her role with convivial ease and portrays the gamut of emotions with spontaneity and restraint, as the scene demands, delivering an electrifying performance.

Mumtaz Sorcar, as Lux, Madhi's elder sister, ambitious, but not talented enough, who is blatantly envious of Madhi, is equally a delight to watch as an actor in an honest portrayal.

Zakir Hussain as the quintessential corrupt and slimy National Women's head coach, indulging in politicking too, is impressive and does justice to his character, making one sufficiently abhor his unethical ways.

Nassar as the junior coach in Chennai, who takes pride in his students and is supportive of Madhi, renders a fine performance. The rest of the supporting cast although with limited screen time leave an impact.

A simple story, well-told, in a linear narrative, with well-etched characters and right amount of drama, Saa/a Khadoos, is brutally honest. Sudha Kongara's writing and direction is praiseworthy, as she has dealt astutely

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life in the fast lane.

Leading a sheltered life, under the aegis of her strict disciplinarian father, Saru's marriage is the biggest bone of contention in her family as she is always rejected owing to her dowdy appearance and staid personality. One day, in her desperate attempt to transform herself, Saru inadvertently changes her destiny.

With a well-written screenplay and powerful performances by the debutant duo in Bollywood, the film tugs at your emotional chords and makes you empathise with Saru and her plight.

Their love story is credible and their onscreen chemistry is strong.

The dialogues, befitting the characters who mouth them, are not the regular cliches in a love story and offer depth to the narration.

Harshvardhan Rane as lnder, delivers a controlled and poised performance, giving vent to his angst, love, frustrations and sorrow with restraint.

He lights up the screen with his strong and well-chiselled physique and emotes superbly through his eyes. He is equally at ease as the silent lover, as he is in an emotional outburst.

Mawra Hocane, the Pakistani VJ, model and actor, is a delight to watch as Saru. She slips into the demure character with ease and her get-up certainly adds

to her persona. She is confident and her innocence is endearing. You are at one with her in her unrequited love, as in her hour of grief.

Manish Choudhari as Saru's stern father performs his role competently and brings alive the character of the Tamil Brahmin authoritarian patriarch on screen. Murli Sharma as the policeman who is a sucker for love stories performs well too. Anurag Sinha as Abhimanyu Shastry, Saru's colleague and crush, offers a sincere portrayal.

The powerful background score is apt and uplifts the tenor of the scenes. The music by Himesh Reshammiya is soulful and one of the highlights of the film. The songs are penned well and bring out the mood of the film, especially 'Haal-e-dil' and 'Bewajaah'. The only unwarranted song is perhaps the one focused on Vijay Raaz.

With brilliant production values, S anam Teri Kasam manages to draw you into the lives of Saru and lnder and moistens your eyes too.

Perhaps it is the last 15 minutes of the film which drags a bit and, given the few cinematic liberties that the directors have taken, becomes a little mawkish.

But theirs is a love story that will touch your heart without a doubt.

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with the subject with no major deviation.

The screenplay is extremely measured, well-presented and captures the essence of the subject and the relationship between Madhi and her mentor aptly.

With minimal sound design and constrained camera movement, the film offers a realistic feel. The music is nothing to write home about by way

of melody, yet the powerful lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, depict the emotions of the characters in that context flawlessly.

With a thumbs up to woman power, coupled with a strong subject and good performances, Saa/a K hadoos is bound to strike a chord with a cross section of viewers, irrespective of being sports lovers.

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MAKING THE MOST, SAYS 'BLESSED' PRIYANKA CHOPRA

Meanwhile Priyanka Chopra has even more reason to feel #blessed, because not only has she gained a chance to present at the next Oscars, she has also added another achievement to her profile by giving voice-over for an animated character in Marvel Comics, as the voice of Miss Marvel in the online game Marvel Avengers Academy. #Makingthemost, she added. Of the hay while the sun shines, one would expect... You're certainly having a good year, PC - People's Choice, then Padma Shri, then presenting at the SAG Awards, now Oscars and Marvel.

What a marvel.

SUNNY TIMES FOR SUNNY TOO

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ollywood marketing is being taken over by some truly creative trends.

Example, the latest fad created by Sonam Kapoor's team for her upcoming biopic on PanAm hostie Neerja Bhanot. So Sonam's asking her besties and her fans to share info about their biggest fears, using the hashtag #FearVsNeerja.

Everyone's jumping on the bandwagon. Salman Khan talks about his father Salim Khan's advice to him which became a famous line in a famous movie: Jo darr gaya, samjho mar gaya. Hmmmmm....

Priyanka Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Anushka Sharma all share their fears and phobias, but comedian Tanmay Bhatt truly nails it: •My biggest fear is that one day Cold play will ask me to be in their video and I'll be in it for exactly 3 seconds ... .'' LOL! Wonder if the ploy will help. Sonam's PROP dubsmashes in the lead up to that film's release certainly did, so who knows?

Neerja releases on 19 Feb. Meanwhile Alia Bhatt's team is trying desperately to do something similar for her upcoming release Kapoor and Sons. In her task, you've got to record yourself attempting a tongue-twister from the film. Go on, give it a try.

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OK, it's Deol we're talking about this time, not Leone....

Actor-filmmaker Sunny Deol's action directorial Ghaya/ Once Again, which marks his return to the silver screen as angry man Ajay Mehra, collected over Rs.23 crore in its opening weekend alone.

Ghaya/ Once Again which released on February 5, has found. appreciation by critics and audiences alike.

Sunny, who wowed the audience with his role of Ajay Mehra in 1990 film Ghayal, is seen in a similar avatar in Ghayat Once Again, which he has also written and directed.

Praise comes this time round also from estranged step mum Hema Malini who has described it as "a wonderful film".

"Sunny is a beautiful director," she said, and added, "He is very nice human being with a clear heart just like Dharam ji. He has made a very nice film. I want people to watch the film and I wish and pray the film works at the box office."

Her daughter and actress Esha Deol chipped in as well, •1 am happy that the film has got great reviews."

Meanwhile Sunny himself is pleased.

"I'd lost connect with the audience, and would like to reconnect now. I'd like to make maybe three films a year."

Well, the introverted star has certainly proven he's got what it takes, and it will be nice to see him back in action more frequently.

SWARA GIVES VOICE TO WOMEN'S STORIES

Swara Bhaskar is coming up with two releases shortly based on women­ centric stories. In Nil Bate S annata the young actor stars as a much older woman, the mother of a 15-year-old girl. While most of her peers would

shun such a role, the plucky Swara took it on because it was "a challenging role in a beautiful film", which has already won her the Best Actress award at the Silk Road Film Festival in China.

"You've got to watch the film to find out what the title means - it's very interesting," Swara said recently.

The film, to be released in late April, is presented by Anand L. Rai, who brought Swara into the spotlight with his film Tanu Weds Manu. He went to cast her in all his next films like Raanjhanaa and Tanu Weds Manu Returns.

Swara will also be seen very soon in a film called Anarkali Aarawali. "This is the story of singer whose work is based double meaning songs, presented in small town Bihar. It is about an incident which turns her life upside down. This is another beautiful story. It keeps women's issues at the centre and it showcases the world which we haven't seen in Bollywood - nautanki and the world of orchestra parties."

Swara was last seen in the Salman Khan-starrer Prem Ratan Ohan Payo.

ALSO WORTH WAITING FOR

A teaser of the short film Tandav featuring Manoj Baj payee was released recently. The film is based on the life of a police constable who is torn between following the righteous trail and being seduced by the dark path of dishonesty. It shows the struggles and frustration police personnel go through every day on the job. Sounds intense.

Meanwhile, Bhandarkar's next project is said to be based around Bollywood wives. After framing the dark side of fashion world and glossy pages of celebrity calendars for the silver screen, it seems Madhur Bhandarkar will take his camera into the households of Hindi film stars - or so suggests the title of his next film Bol/ywood Wives. The National Award winning filmmaker, who will be conferred the Padma Shri honour in April, made the announcement on Twitter. Going by his cinema slate, one can expect him to infuse the turbulence in the personal life of big Bollywood stars to his film. The movie announcement comes at a time when much news is coming out of tinsel town about relationship breakdowns. And of course, there's always been much www.indianlink.com.au

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intrigue about 'the real housewives of Bollywood'.

The makers of Fitoor meanwhile are trying hard to do their own promotions currently, with the film releasing end of this week.

No major social media campaigns here, but other gimmicks have ensured the film stays in the news. These include having the lead male star Aditya Roy Kapur serenade the female star Katrina Kaif with a truckload of red roses (yes, a truckload), on International Rose Day recently (did you know that was even a thing?) Made for some pretty photos in the newspapers and online... Oh, and they also got the stars to go street shopping at Janpath in Delhi. The cameras followed closely of course, and we got to know that he bought her earrings and bangles and she bought him a scarf.

Anything to get the people talking about the film.

Fito or is Abhishek Kapoor's Indian adaptation of the popular Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations and also stars Tabu.

BOLLYWOOD Kl PATHSHALA

Fancy yourself as a Bollywood actor?

Something you want to tick off on your bucket list? Then try this two-day event called Bollywood Ki Pathshala.

It is an event aimed to give young talented aspirants a chance to enter

showbiz.

It will bring together casting directors, producers, directors and celebrities.

Actors Radhika Apte, Satish Kaushik, Omkar Kapoor and Rakesh Bedi along with filmmaker Anees Bazmee will be mentors at Bollywood Ki Pathshala.

Started by ClapsnSlaps.com, an online portal dedicated to the entertainment industry, the event will take place in Mumbai starting from April 9.

To take part in the event, aspirants will have to register on the Bollywood Ki Pathshala website. Depending on their task performance and position on the site's leader board, the best will be shortlisted for the final event.

These aspirants will be further asked to perform a final video assignment.

The candidates with the best video assignments will be invited to Mumbai, where they will get to perform a 60-second act during the event and will be judged by the casting directors.

Those shortlisted thereafter will be asked to perform a live task in front of the mentors.

Here's your chance, you dreamers.

RIP NIDA FAZLI

Renowned Urdu poet and Bollywood lyricist Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, died in Mumbai on 8 Feb following a massive heart attack.

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He was 78 and is survived by his wife and a daughter.

Fazli was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1998 and conferred with the Padma Shri in 2013.

Born in a Kashmiri family in Delhi in October 1938, his parents migrated to Pakistan after Partition, but he chose to stay back in India.

He went to Mumbai in 1964 hoping to make a career in Bollywood and also wrote for certain top Hindi magazines of that era and later started penning lyrics for Hindi film songs.

His soulful ghazals include the evergreen Kabhi kisi ko mukammal jahan nahin mi/ta (Ahista, Ahista), Tu is tarha se meri zindagime shamil hai (Aap To Aise N a The), Hoshwalon ko

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khabar kya (S arfarosh), Aa bhi jaa, (Sur). He also penned for films like Razia Sultan, Nakhuda, Harjaee, Yatra, /s Raat Ki Subah Nahin, Tamanna and

many others.

Fazli published collections of poetry which include Lafzon Ke Phool, Mor

Naach, Aankh Aur Khwab Ke Darmiyan, S afar Mein Dhoop To Hogi, Khoya Hua S a Kuchh and Dun/ya Ek K hilona Hai.

Australian aud.iences will remember Nida Fazli from his stage appearances with the late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, who collaborated extensively.

WHAT TWEETY BIRD TOLD US THIS WEEK

Match the tweets below to the following stars: Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan The Westin Chennai prepared this special Wazir cake as a welcome ...

Many thanks...

Hello Kolkata. The first Being Human clothing store in ur city is now open. At Acropolis Mall.

Still galloping !!! #BajiraoMastani Proud moment in a father's life, when the Prime Minister pulls your son's ear in jest & calls him a good boy ;) Say hello to Ms. Marvel - I'm her voice & she's my alter ego in MARVEL Avengers Academy!

What's the chitchat here between SHABANA AZMI and AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN? AISHWARYA: I'll do anything to get some more work with you.

SHABANA: How about some acting lessons, then?

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Ready or not, getting teased before a big birthday sets one up for facing a mid-life crisis

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I had been so looking forward to it. I had even been working on a few distinguished strands of silvery grey in my side burns to match this milestone. Each rime I bLtmped into a billboard featuring George Clooney, turiung 40 seemed extremely promising.

Not that it bears any resemblance in my case, but there is hope.

In the past few months, though, people around me have bmst my bubble about mriung 40, by robbing me of an entire year of my life. My current age, my 39th year. l n their heads l have already nuned the big 4-0. Now I am more intent on avenging my 39th year and living it up. 1 refuse to be 40 when I am technically still 39. And it's not just a number, it's a fact!

My dear wife is the biggest culprit bere.

In tl1e past few months, each time I have behaved like a typical man or husband, she has not rnerely told me off, but has made it abundantly clear that I must 'start acting my age'. The age that she keeps referring to is 40. Well, tlrnt's not true. I an1 not yet 40, I often protest, I am 39! She just retorts, "See, that is exactly what 1 an1 saying. You are not bothered about the more serious things I say." So 1 have to apologise for 'not acting my age', even if it's the wrong age . . .

How can I forget my friends, whom I adore? In all their affection, they so politely make it their priority to label me 40 years old in om conversations. I shared with one the otl1er day that I have some sore of niggle in my left knee. "These things happen when you are 40, dude!" was his compassionate response. Another close friend labelled me 40 for a random eyesight lapse while I was rry:ing to read a distant street sign. And any memory fades on my part are aU of a sudden attributed to me being '40' as weU.

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