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ver the past few weeks, we have seen the best and worst of the Australian media.

Somewhere. in be.tween, the public has stepped in and made their wishes clear, such that the. right outcome. has managed to emerge.

Though people are able co form their own opinions and judgements, the media can definitely influence, inform a. nd educate the. public.

The case of Bronwyn Bishop's infamous helicopter ride and the larger issue of politicians' perks exposed by the Fairfax media, started an interesting debate. The debate began on the note of whether it was overly indulgent of the former Speaker to spend over $5,000 on a helicopter to attend a party fuodraisi.ng ftmction, but moved on to the opaqueness in the system of politicians' entitlements. Doubtless one sympathises

wid1 the 24/7 lifestyle of our politicians where they are under constant scrutiny.

But it is clear that d1ough there have been reviews in this are.a in tbe. past, co date, d1e desire to resolve the issue has not seemed obvious. This extends to both sides of politics. One believes that this is more from a lack of de.sire to change the system, rather than an inability to find a solucion. Until this area is cleaned up, o.ne. suspects d1at there will be more exposes and further embarrassments for the. politicians. All power to the press to keep the politicians honest.

The worst in Austtalian media were d1e feral comments by well-known media personalicies such as Alan Jones, Andrew Bolt and Shane Warne on the bullyiJ1g and booing of APL player Adam Goodes.

With few and incorrect facts,Jones was given multiple platforms to express bis prejudiced views; Bolt bad equally narrow vision on reality and yes, \Xfarne, the sports commentaror on Channel 9, showed us what a twit he is. In this saga, even the Prime Minister went to sleep and rather d1an lead from the front for all Australians, including Indigenous Australians, chose co remain well in the. background. Would it not have been strong of him to shirtfront

Jones when this issue started to ferment?

Ne.ve.rrheless, the public, led by an equally passionate media personality, Stru1 Grant, made. their voice known loud and dear.

The level of support for Goodes on his week off showed all that society will not tolerate. such appalling behaviour. While on the topic of Goodes, it was painful to observe how slowly the APL responded to the whole saga. Perhaps if d1ey had endorsed the Aboriginal dance which Goodes had done, d1en this whole issue. would have been a nonstarter. There needs to be a rule book to be followed by all codes - AFL, NRL, ARU and Cricket Australia as to how to de.al wid1 siruacions like this.

It was delightful co see how NSW Premier Baird and Vicrorian Premier Andrews reacted and voiced their opinion supporting Goodes. Both politicians led by example and need co be. complimented. Premier Baird seems destined to rise to larger platform than his current position.

Media, this paper included, set the cone. and d1e. content for much of our democratic discourse. But they also have a duty to contribute to d1e enrichment of society.

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THE GREENING OF MY WORLD

GETTING YOUR ELDERLY PARENTS TO MIGRATE HERE

In a recent weekend broadcast, Indian Unk Radio's Kashif Harrison (pictured) tackled the problems faced by Indian-origin Australians in getting their elderly parents to move here, with respect to visa regulations. It was a program prepared upon listener request.

It is not easy for parents to join their adult children here in Australia.

There are long waiting periods and heavy fees, and then a Balance of Family test.

A special guest on the show was Arvind Duggal of Adelaide, who has been campaigning hard to introduce a Long Stay Visa for Australian citizens' and residents' parents. His proposal to the Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has now taken the form o f a petition that has upwards of 19,000 signatures, not only from the Indian community but also from other migrant communities.

Parliament personnel have also made suggestions to the initiative.

Shally Relan wrote: This is a common problem. I would like m y parents to stay here longer but the procedures to go about doing this are confusing. The information provided by Arvind Duggal was detailed, as to the 2 visa types and their outcome.

I am glad to hear that his petition is being taken forward with much support. I thank you for this talk, and would like to let you know that I have also 'liked' and 'shared' Arvind's Facebook presence for the benefit of my friends who are in the same boat and who can help raise the numbers to this petition.

Sandhya Shanna wrote: Indeed my own family are currently affected by this issue, and I know of others as well. More discussion on the topic will not only create awareness, but also help them understand how they can contribute in taking these matters further to be recognised.

Kamran Qureshi wrote: Visa problems are complex and proper awareness is crucial. Your radio program can help understand the issues involved, who to contact, and what to do, for people who are doing this for the first time.

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Jyoti Shankar told us about her job as a sustainability officer

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I was a regular reader of Indian Link when I lived in Sydney. I like the magazine as it always gave me the information I needed.

Many a time I found the articles of Jyoti and her husband Uttam very good. I very much like their simplicity and determined way of life. Pray almighty for their health and happiness. lndlan_llnk wrote: Indian, Pakistani troops exchange gunfire despite

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such sadness for the locals lndlan llnk wrote: @shantanumehra Civilians injured at a time when they sh�uld be celebrating. Hopefully tensions over Kashmir can be resolved in our lifetime shantanumehra wrote: @indian_link I'm not so optimistic :( I was there before coming to Australia for studies! It's tragic what both sides have done there!

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Manan Luthra detailed his experience as part of the NSW Youth Parliament program

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Vallaljl wrote: Congratulations Manan for your performance in the

Youth Parliament and your writing about it, which I enjoyed reading and trust will be inspiring other young people.

Dear Manan, I was delighted to read your outstanding essay 'The House is sitting' in the recent edition of Indian Link.

Your words and efforts as a Youth Parliamentarian renew my hope and faith in our nation's future and highlights the enduring strength of your generation's wonderful eagerness to forge the world as it should be.

At a time when there is great cynicism about government and our capacity to bring about positive reforms, I applaud your commitment to promote the duty that we each have to one another and to future generations.

I congratulate you on your success and hope that this is not just a transient episode in your life but rather a springboard to an active career of public service.

You can make a difference, you can help build a better world - and I am counting on you to do just that. The interest that you have already demonstrated is a great start.

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rallied behind a cricketer alleged to have been called a monkey by a visiting team. Some of them are now condemning Adam Goodes for standing up to a similar taunt. It is a part of the game, an overreaction, they say. The hypocrisy is staggering. This is far worse than racism, a continuing saga of insensitivity, vilification and apathy toward Aboriginal Australians. One wonders if they really stood up for Andrew Symonds in the first place or was it another opportunistic mental disintegration technique?

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Embodying the spirit of community work The community felicitates Dr Nihal Agar, who was awarded the OAM this year

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his past January, Prof. Nihal �ingh Agar wm; among 824 Austtalians honoured by the Government for their services to d1e conununity in a variety of fields.

He received the Order of Australia medal "for significant service to d1e Hindu community in Australia, ro the fostering of cross culmral cooperation and networking

and to medical education".

This month, local organisations Vedic Pratinidhi Sabha and Arya Samaj of Australia Inc. held an event for well-wishers and friends to greet the much-respected and much-loved stalwart of the comnrnnity after he won this prestigious honour.

Friends who gathered at Pennant Hills Community Hall on Sunday 2 August, included executi,res of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation Austtalia, Sewa International, VHP Australia, HSS, OFBJP, Gujarati Samaj, Sydney Sanskrit School, India Club and other organisations. Some 200 people from India, Fiji and Nepal attended this celebration to congratulate Prof. Agar.

The occasion was also graced by Michelle

Rowland MP and Senator Sam Dasryari, Bhupat Shah (HSS Australia e x - chief), Bhagwat Chauhan (Director Hindu Council of Australia), Jayendra Shah, EVF Australia and other dignitaries of the Hindu and lndian community.

Prof. Agar's incredible journey in Australia started in 1967 when he -first came to pursue his post-doctoral research in physiology at UNE. His 33 years of academic life inspired the former Head of Physiology and now Honorary Associate in the School of Molecular Bioscience at the University of Sydney, to offer his .services to the community. This journey rook him from VHP to Ekal Vidyalaya and then to HCA where he was head-hunted to act as the Chairman. Re went on to rake ilie annual Deepavali Mela to great heights.

Prof. Agar was also the lead in organising the gigantic and very successful reception for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney as the Chairman of the Indian Australian Community Foundation.

At the Pennant Hills event, a special message from BJP Gen. Secretary, Ram Madhav; was read out for Dr Agar with great pride.

Members of d1e community from Canberra also joined tbe gathering especially to greet Dr Agar, and a message .in Sanskrit was read out for him.

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Agar have been extraordinary. He bas worked as forn1ding President of Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation and Chairperson of Hindu Council of Australia and with his uniting efforts and leadership, these organisations are working very effectively and successfully contributing for tbe betterment of the community and society as a whole. " Prof. Agar himself was characteristically humble.

"I have been vet)' fortunate to work with some very dedicated people and I d1ank d1em from the heart," he said. "It is largely tbeir work and our effort.� as a team, that nu:ned my dreams into reality, such as with the large scale program dming Prime "Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visit. It is such cooperative efforts that have enriched and inspired me community to this distinction.''

As a mentor co bis team, Prof. Agar (Nihal Uncle to many), has been particularly inspirational to me youth in Sydney's Indian community.

"Always friendly and welcoming, he has enthused us to work for me community," said Rajiv Jain, Shareena Jadhav and Arpita Singh, youth volunteers with tbe Deepavali Mela.

For me personally, it has been a similar experience since I was initially contacted

by Prof. Agar to assist with the Deepavali Fair five years ago. That inspiration remains to cbis day - he sparked in me the urge co partake in community service, and it defines the person I have grown to become today.

Balesh Dhankhar, one of Prof.

Agar's close associates, made a special announcement at the evening regarding a new 'Clean India Mission' for which community support was invited. This mission is an initiative co provide sanitation, toilets and clean water to rural India by engaging Indian diaspora in Australia and Rls around the world. A brief engaging promo was also shown with presentation.

It is clear that Prof. Agar's legacy continues within me community.

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First medical cannabis trial Prof Meera Agar will head NSW government's $9 million project

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ssociate Professor Meera Agar, Chief Investigator and Cbair for lmPACCT (Improving Palliative Care Through Clinical Trials), will lead Australia's first medical cannabis trial for terminally ill adults.

The ambitious initiative, announced recentl)� will see the NSW government injecting $9 million into the project, positioning the state at the forefront of world-class research in this area. Medical. marijuana, as it is otherwise known, is a contentious issue that has divided the nation, partirnlarly the research fraternity.

The trial.s aim to develop a deeper insight into ethically sourced cannabis products and its efficacy in aUeviaring pain and improving quality of life in patients with end-stage cancer. le seeks to complement the existing palliative care treatments and therapies patients receive. "\Ve do not waor patients or carers having to play pharmacist - that is why it is so important to explore the safest and most effective ways we can deliver compassionate care," Premier Mike Baird stated.

"This trial could not be in more experienced hands," l'vlinister for 1ifedical Research Pm Goward added. "Professor Agar has led several in1portant research studies into d1e management of patients with terminal illness and rogetber witb her team

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has many years of combined experience."

Agar, who has several academic appointments in palliative medicine at UNS\1?, Sydney University and Flinders University, is the Clinical Director of the Palliative Care Service at Braeside Hospital, Research leader for die SWSLHD Clinical Trials Unit and die Palliative Care Service as well as die Clinical Trials Direcror at

underway early next year, Agar will examine the therapeutic value of two types of cannabis products - vaporised leaf cannabis and a pharmaceutical vetsion , delivered to patients through a routine clinical practice in safe and reliable way. Her study will focus on loss of appetite as a predominant symptom wid1 limited treatment, causing considerable distress not just to patients but their carers

,, Terminally ill patients deseNe quality care. So, it is wonderful that Australia is leading the way in so many crucial areas of palliative care research including clinical trials through government funded initiatives Prof. Meera Agar , , d1e Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research. Her research interests inform clinical care across palliative medicine, wiili d1e primary focus being improvement in qL1ality of life. She has won numerous grants and awards inclucling the prestigious European Association for Palliative Care 2013 Early Career Researcher Award and 201 1 ew Soudi \'{/ales Premier's Cancer Research Award for Innovntion in cli.nical trial�.

"Terminally ill patients deserve quality care," Agar told Indian Link. "It is wonderful d1ac Australia is leading the way in so many crucial areas of palliative care research including clinical trials d1rougb government fonded initiatives."

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and extended family.

"Cancer affects die biology of taste, appetite and hunger and so we hope medical cannabis will work on neural pathways and srinmlate appetite, thereby increasing food taking and sharing food with family;' Agar explained.

It will also assess the potential ability of cannabis to alleviate other symptoms including fatigue, altered taste and smell for food, low mood, weight loss, nausea, insomnia and the ability to provide pain relief and enhance overaU quality of life.

While trial studies looking at appetite have been conducted elsewhere in d1e world, in terms of delivery system, this pilot will clearly put Australia ahead on healthcare map.

''\l?e hope to collect real data to maximise symptom control wid1 minimum harm. This will add to die existing body of evidence­ based research to help better w1derstand and evaluate die potential benefits that medical cannabis products may have for terminally ill patients," Agar noted.

Undertaken in two parts, die trial will also examine ideal dosage, frequency of usage, tolerance thresholds and potential side effects. Blood serum levels will be carefully monicored during the srudy to assess benefits. Mood alterations as well as interaction wid1 od1er cancer drugs are some of die side effects Agar will closely evaluate.

Parr One will enrol approximately 30 patients and is to be conducted at die Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital.

Once d1e results are collated, Part I l (slated for late 2016) could potentiaUy expand ro a broader range of patients across metropolitan and regional hospitals.

The trial will be reviewed by human research ed iics committee and conducted strictly in accordance with the standard ethical process.

The NSW Government has also established the Centre for Medicinal.

Cannabis Research and Innovation co furd1er understanding of cannabis and cannabis products for dierapeutic purposes, and support evidence-based innovation. \\7orking closely wid1 organisations such as the Lambert Initiative, established recently d1rough a $33.7 million donation to Sydney University, it will draw on local and international expertise.

The Centre wiU receive $12 million in funding over four years in addition to die $9 million already committed for clinical trials.

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ustralian biopharmaceutical company, EnGeneIC is poised to make a huge impact in delivering cancer therapies co pati.ents after the recent liri;t clinical trials involving humans (Meso1:niR- l) recorded "startling" results in end-stage , recurrent malignant pleural mesothelioma (M-PM) or asbestos-related lung cancer patienrs. The findings have since been published in the peer-reviewed /lme1ica11 Journal ef Respiratory and Critical Carr Medicine.

Holding more tl1an 160 patents worldwide for platforms emirely developed in-house by founders and former CSIRO researchers Himanshu Brahmbharr and Jennifer McDiarmid, EnGenelc also won the Thomson Reuters Australian Citation & Innovation Award 2015 in recogoition of its proprietary EnGeneIC Delivery Vehicle (ED\/). The award is based on patent innovation, jurisdiction and global importance.

"This innovation award is a wonderful surprise, and we are very excited co be recognised as it foliows the outcome of trials that dosing with the targeted EDV nanocell has enabled a near complete response in an end-stage mesothelioma patient," Dr McDiarmid said.

EDV, a nanocell technology platform, is a novel but potent, bacterially-derived, nanoparticle drug delivery system, designed to directly target and effectively kill trnnour

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cells with minimal toxicity, while at the san1e time stimuJating the immune system's natural anti-tumour response.

The multi-cenrre world first trials, conducted in conjunction with Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI), Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Northern Cancer Institute, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Repatriation General Hospital and tl1e University of Sydney, delivered microRNA (miRNA), a genetic material.

ADRl scientists Glen Reid and Nico van Zandwijk identified these as missing in M-Pl'vf patients.

Cancer can spread when microRNAs, which regulate a number of cell functions, are abnormal or missing. Ir is the first time a targeted nanotberapeucic approach to microRNA replacement is being tested in patients with 1-fPM. The trial is an explorarory Phase 1 study of 'TargomiRs', administered in escalating doses by intravenous infusion in patients with MPM who failed co respond co standard therapy. It aims to establish the optimal dose of TargomiRs and to detect early signs of disease scabilisarion.

TargomiRs consist of EnGeneIC's antibody-guided EDV nanocells packaged with roiR-16-based nucroRt"IAs. To deliver the missing microRi As, the EDV nanoceUs are designed to specificaliy target the epidermal growtl1 factor receptor found on N[PM celis.

After failing three chemotherapy regimens, 51 -year-old plumber Bradley Selmon entered the MesomiR-1 smdy, along with five others. The cohort received eight weekly infusions and was assessed in Week 9.

Ar the end of the study period at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, under rhe care of medical oncologist Dr Steven Kao, a

,, We are particularly pleased with the improvement in quality of life for the patients, given the dose was at its lowest strength Dr Brahmbh ,, near-complete response was evident on Selmon's PET and CT scans, with improved respiratory function. 1.fore significantly, he only experienced nunor toxicities, including shivers, transient chills, low-grade fever, fatigue and headache.

Of the live additional patients in the first cohort, four have achieved stable disease levels and one progressive disease. "\'(/e are particularly pleased with tl1e improvement in guality of life for the patients, given the dose was at its lowest strength. In addition to showcasing the potential of TargomiRs in MPM, d1e results also serve to demonstrate the platform nature and versatility of EnGenelC's targeted EDV nanoceUs. In previous Phase 1 clinical studies, the EDV nanocells have been used to also deliver cytotoxic drugs;' Dr Brahmbhatt told Tndian Link.

How does EDV work where other therapies or drugs have failed before?

Intended to sidestep major drawbacks of standard chemotherapy such as lack of cell specificity, substantial side effects and resistance developed by cancer cells, tl1e EnGenelC method uses minicells generated from mutant bacteria unlike its synthetic counterparts, co deliver a variety of agents to tumor cells, including both anticancer toxins and mechanisms for suppressing the genes that make turnoms resistant to toxins.

Coated w itl1 antibodies that direct them

towards tumour, the mi11.i-cells pinch off small bubbles of cell membrane each time they divide. The tumour cells engulf and destroy the min.icells, a standard defence against bacteri a, and in doing so are exposed to whatever cargo the minicells carry.

The blood vessels arorn1d tumours tend to be leaky, allowing minicelis to enter, e.,-µlained Dr Brahmbhatt. The minicells do not seem to be highly provocative to the immune system, even though d1ey are made of bacterial cell membrane. The reason may be that antibodies with which they are coated mask the aggravating parts of die membrane, be added.

The method of attacking cancer cells has previously proved surprisingly effective in animal tests involving lab rats and later monkeys and dogs with advanced brain cancer. This method is also extremely cost effective.

Buoyed by the success, EnGeneIC is in talks witl1 oncologists and regulators worldwide and plans to undertake clinical trials in several cancer indications in Australia and USA with its lead drug ECFREDVoox· "Pourteen years ago, we embarked on this ambitious journey \Vich just an idea," Dr Brahmbhatt said. "Nature had all the answers; we only harnessed its potential.

This has been ENGenelC's biggest asset."

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The AFL tries to move beyond the Adam Goodes incident with a broader reach at the upcoming Multicultural Round

BY KIRA SPUCYS­ TAHAR

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ith recent controversy surrounding the AFL establishment's handling of the Adam Goode� saga, it is clear char though the inscirurion is trying co endorse the game among the wider Australian community, there remains a need to change public perceprioa about acceptable fan behaviour and just who the game is •'for".

Span plays an undoubtedly huge role in whar many, especially the media, describe as the Australian national identity.

1 ncorporating ·mulriculruralism' within the various sporting codes can be seen from

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1wo clisrincc viewpoiacs: as a marketing tool designed to win a broader sporting code rurf war in terms of fan engagement and participation rates, or ll genuine ideological recognition of the changing demographics of Australian society and che llbilicy co use sport as a bridge between culmres. The AFL Mulriculrurnl Round, which beg:m in 2005, is probably :i little hie of both.

Recognising the changing face of Auscmlia, ic appears the 1\FL has been making a concerced effort for some time co include people of a multicultural background within both the on-lield and m:magedal levels of the sport as well as in rerms oi fan involvement.

According m the AFL, tl1ej• have devdoped a range of rc..�ources under the auspices of the t.[u..lticulmral Program to identify barriers co involvement and develop strategies to create an inclusive environment for those from lnJjgenous backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)

communicies.

The AFL proclaims: "Australian Pootba11 has the extraordinary power to bring pt:ople together regardless of backgrOltnd.

Every rhing's possible when we unite th.rough the love of the game."

1\s pare ot a strategy to strengthen diversity in die game, the AFL J\lulcicultural Program has 10 ,\ lulticuln1ral Development Officers (l\lDOs) based ia Victoria, Western Austrnlia and South Australia, as well as a Community i\mbass:i<lor Program, designed co further engage mrgeced CALD communities.

In 1he !\FL player cohort, 15 per cent arc players of a nmlriculrural b::tckground. ln 2015 there are 12 players, representing 1 1 J\ FL clubs, who have rnken on the role of i\lulticulrural Program Ambassador.

Hawthorn dual Premiership player Paul Puopolo, Essendon's David Zaharakis, Gold Coast Sun's I ick Malceski, and Brisbane Uons' James Aish joined current Australia Post AFL Mulricu.lcural ambassadors Nie 1 aitanui, Bachar Houli,Jobe \Xlatson, J\lipatc Carlile, Stephen Coniglio,Jimmy Toumpa.s. Lin Jong and Patrick Karnczis in promoting the game.

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,, The rebranding of the official A'FL match balls will be complemented by the word 'umpire' being translated into seven languages and printed on the back of official shirts, while the SOm lines on the grounds will be marked to reflect a different language theme at each venue ,, The 2015 Multicultural Round

This y�r's Mulciculniral Round will he held during Round 19 of the Premiership Season, over the weekend of 7-9 August.

The AFL footballs, rraclitionally marked wid1 the lucallr-made iconic Australian brand name Sherrin, will be transformed._ Synonymous with AFL for over a cenmrr, footballs used in the Round will carry the name Sherrin translated inm Hindi, xlandarin or ,\rabic.

The rcbrnnding of the official J\FL march balls will be complemenred by the word 'umpire' being translated into seven languages and primed on che back of official shires, while the 50m lines on tbe grounds will be marked ro re8ec1 a different language theme ar each venue.

All matches wil.l also be broadcast in rhe corresponding language (sec box).

For the first time, this year the AFL has also partnered with the Victorian Govcrnmcnr to host the 'Many Cultures, One Game' Mulciculntral Festival. Held at Yarra Park in 1'1elbournc on 8 August, the festival will take place ahead of the Cnllingwood v Carlmn march at the J\fCG. Designed ro be a family day our, rhe evem will fearure entercainmenr, food sralls and free activities.

"As Ausrralia continues to change and welcome new communities - so must the AFL, and through partnerships with community and Government, we can cominue to be pan of bringing people together, building social capital and acceputncc;' said AFL General Manager Clubs and AFL Operations Travis 1\uld.

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The Dosti (Friendship) Cup

Now an annual event, the Dosci (Friendship) Cup is pL'lyed between an Indian and Pakistani side, exempLifying the healing power of sport.

This year the Bharat Bombers and the Pakistan Shahcens will meet on 29 i\ugust.

After a friendly match held in July, d1e players came rogcthcr and shared a meal, b:uuer and fun. ··Both teams played in great spirits with many acts of sportsmanship shown on the night," Essendon's Multiculcural Development Officer Salim �lahazi said.

"The w11pires did a famastic job and everyone involved really showed a great appreciation for the work die dub is doing \\'ithin b<>th the lndian and other mrrounding mulcicuJmraJ communities."

The Pakisran Shahecns won the match comfortably (84-36). ·'The Shahecns were me better rerun on tlle night, but it was definitely a good learning curve for our boys to find ouc where we are at and whnt we need to work on," Essendon's lndian Content Producer and Coach of the Bhaon Bombers Amandeep Singh said. '·We will go back to die drawing board and look to come out firing on me nexr time we meet."

Embracing India with Essendon

During die 2014 off-season, a concinge.m of Essendon foorball Club players and sraff travelled LO lndia to work wid1 i\FL lncli:i and m support disadvantaged children. One of the J\lelboucne AFL clubs of d1oice for tbe

diaspora Jndian community, Essendon has shown dedication co building relationships with India and a desire to better understand tllc country's culrurc.

PlayersJoe Daniher, Dyson Heppell, Zach Mcnett and David Za.harakis spem 1 () days in ew Delhi and i(olkata. ,\ recent documentary about their c.xpeciences screened on Fox Fomy and is also available to watch online on 'Bomber TV' as part of their dedicated 'Jndia Contem Hub'. ''.As a dub we've been doing a lot of work with the Jndian communil)� me kids and tllc parents certain love d,cir foOC)' and arc passionare about Essendon so J think it's important w learn more about dicir culrure and history," Dyson Heppell said.

Though India is more commonly linked with cricket, d1e efforts of AFL India Lo increase me popularity of rhe game are slowly changing the countr)'s sporting landscape. ·'We clid not expect co see d,e skills that they had," Joe Danihcr said, rcnecting on the special skills clinics Ihe players conducted.

"Obviouslr a few of tllem have seen a foocy before, but :i lot of d1em love soccer and I guess they have the kicking clement bur we were really surprised by the skills of brn h the boys and girls."

As pare of the documcnca.ry launch, Essendon football Club held a special Embracing India \Xleek full of cultural accivicies. The 'Bombers' visited the Cragicbmn Aliskickl'rs Qunior J\FL players) for an evening of footr praccice, had a feast ar the local Gurdwara Temple. officials held an Indian-inspired morning tea, and players were rrcared to tmclicional curries afrer

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weighrs training! Culminating in a 'Super Saturday' fans were treated to Indian music, drummers on rhe dhol, lndi:m cuisine, a demonstration of Kabbadi and more in celebr:uion of the Club's association with India. The gnmc was broadcasl in Punjabi, and even Bollrwood srar Bobby Deol came by co the march!

The special banner produced for 1heir India Week Game Day, creared br imernational smdem volunteers of rhc GLoBJ\LL program, was emblazoned wid, the words, ··Respecr the OpposiLion, Respect the t.: mpires, Respect Each Otllei:'.

Given die recent furore surrounding tllc /\FL, let's hope all fans and players hold these words in special significance.

SPEAKING YOUR LANGUAGE Greek: Adelaide v Richmond

(Adelaide Oval) Hindi: Collingwood v Carlton (MCG) and St Kllda v Fremantle (Etihad Stadium) Mandarin: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide (Etlhad Stadium) and Melbourne v North Melbourne (MCG) Vietnamese: Brisbane lions v Gold Coast (Gabba) Italian: West Coast v Hawthorn (Domain Stadium) Spanish: Geelong v Sydney Swans (Simonds Stadium) Arabic: GWS v Essendon (Spotless Stadium)

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Manpreet Kaur Singh will call two AFL games in Hindi in the Multicultural Round this month

Manpreet at the MCG, and with AFL's team of multicultural commentators

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arenrs ofre□ influence their kids with life decisions small or large. Sometime.� though, it is the other way round.

When J\vtej (.Avi.) Singh began playing Aussie Rules as a primary school kid, he had no idea that his mum would love the game so much that she would go nn to have a profes�ional connection with ic one darTodar, 17-)'t.':lr-old Avi, a Year 1 2 student at J\[e.lbom□e's Caul.field G ramma.r, wears his pt1tka (Sikh head covering) proudly as caprain of his team. He won rhe Besr and Fairest award at school last year and was well on his way to winning it again this rear bm for a knee injury that has kept him off the field in rccenr weeks. He is a supporter of Richmond like the rest of his foory­ mad family (his favourite player is former Caulfield Grammar boy Brett Delidio).

His family initially knew nothing of the game, coming from India. .Mum especially, did nor even wanr him ro pla)' a contact sport for all tl1c usual reasons. As he iarroduced them ro die "game made in heaven", his mwn's passion slowlr grew.

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"l drove my boys around for their games and watched from the sidelines," J\faJlpreet Kaur Singh tells T11di,111 LJ11k. "And I realised what a 9uincessentially Aussie thing ir was, a \licrorian ming, co follow a foot)' team.

So for me, it's a love that bas grown over the years. Even my daughter is a keen Richmond fan - it's great, because this year cliey are doing wdl!"

1'vfanprcet of course, is well known to Australia's lnclian community as exccmive producer and broadcaster for Sl3S Radio iJl Melbourne and as an award-winning journalist.

Her formal association with the game began last r�r when she was invited LO be part of AFL.'s multicultural focus gmup, reaching om ro the lndian commtmiL)' m sec how th-:y could be bcncr involved. ··This, and the trial ru.n i□ 20 l3, were both fantastic cxperie□ccs for me. I learnt more about the game as we took it to tl1c gurudwaras and the temples and ran introductory sessions.'"

The highpoint of :Vfanpreet's involvement with die AFL came when she was asked to call die Essendon vs Bulldogs game last year on Poxrel i n Hindi and Punjabi.

J\n injured Bombers captain Jobe \'Carson sat nlongside her. "l'd never called a match like this before!" l\la□prcet laughs. ''lr was not �trici.Jy ball­ by-ball calling, bur radier, familiarising tlie Indian community with the game. lt

was lots of fun really, especially ilic banter wid1 Jobe. The challenges, on ilie other hand were, remembering r.he names of die plarers • there were 22 of them on the field - as d1e game moved incredibly fast."

This year, Manprcct will call two games in

"Secretly, I hope that diis time round, it's a dashing young lad wearing a brightly coloured footy pot/ea.'' t o pressure, ,\vi!

On the Adam Goodes saga, J\lanprcet, a perennial opcimist,_ will only give die positive spin.

•�rhe solidarity shown by the fans, pucs back the faith. The upsurge of sentiment wc\Te seen has only gone to pro,Te diac die heart is in the game. Regarding 1\dam

, , Manpreet is waiting for the day another Indian-origin player follows the path of former Adelaide player Balraj Singh, the first player of Indian origin drafted by an A'FL club ,, Hindi - Collingwood-Carlmn o n 8 t\ug and St Kilda-Frcmantle on 9 Aug. You'll need t0 download che AFL app ro be able co hear her. l\'lanprect claims ro be a fan of Tiger Alex Rance, who has Lndian heritage. She is waiting for the day another Indian-origin player follows d1e path of former Adelaide player Balrnj Singh, the lirsr player of lndian origin drafted by a□ APL club.

himself, it's fanrastic that he'll be back!''

And co die Indian community, J\lanpreet has a special message: '•The AFL has embraced lndia, and now it's up ro us to return the favour."

Meanwhile, we hope she's brushed up her Hindi for typical microphone cliches such as ··nasry situation", "having an off day", and "couch of the fumbles".

Heck, what i.r the Hindi word for "kick"??

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Inside the Adam Goodes raci · m debate

Australians of all backgrounds should be comfortable enough to celebrate their heritage without fear of retribution

BY RITAM MITRA

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hen Adam Goodes poimed mu a 13-year-old girl in the crowd after she repeatedly called him an "ape" durin,g the course of a march against Collingwe>ocl, on 24 May, 2013, he could scarcely have imagined chc rarnificacions would linger, fester and ultimately reach such a delayed yet explosive crescendo. \�"hile recently performing a eulmral dance to celebrate scoring a goal during rhe AFL's lndigenous Round - almost exactly two years to the day since the game against Collingwood - Goodcs, a two-time Brownlow iledallist. four-Lime AU-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and 2014 Ausrrnlian of tl1e Year. was met with a cacophony of booing and jeering that forced him to cake extended leave from the game.

Bur is ir racism?

To begin with, it is misguided and irrel­ evanr ro suggest, as many ha.Ye, that Goodcs is being booed because of the way he pln)'S tbe gnme. The problem with that line of defence is tl1at there arc dozens of playets who play tl1e game in a more negative fash­ ion than Goode_s, yet don't have to endure torrents of abuse every rime d,ey couch a football. ln any case, Goocles has been play­ ing a niggly, unpopular brand of football for the best pan of a year, yet me jeers and taunts have only taken their current form in the lase montl,, after he began caking in­ creasing pride in his Aboriginal Ausrralian background and raking a stand against rac­ ism. The correlation is damning.

Some argue Goodes has brought public contempt upon himself because c.if the way in whid, he has expressed his herirage. It is almost as if Austmlia has no issues with accepting Indigenous culmre - as long as ir's nor displared in public. it's not in our faces, am.I rakes only the forms prescribed by \'<'hite Australia, such as :tlluwing boomer­ angs and didgecidoos co be sold in souvenir shops, adding a few dor points to rhe school syllabus, and ha\"ing a National Sorry Day. Afrcr all, White Australia is not ac­ customed to seeing Indigenous Ausrralians proudly displaying cl,eir heritage. \'('bite Australia is more accustomed to an ashamed, reclusive and apologeric Indig­ enous population, just as. at vru·ious points in time, Australians from Southern Europe, Asia and Africa have felt compelled ro avoid putting on display rhcir respective cultures.

While the majoriry of those 1\uscralians are now comfortable enough to celebrate

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their heritage ,��thom fear of ret­ ribution, the rem, "Aboriginal" is still created as a dirry word, syn­ onymous with welfare payments, housing commissions and drug and alcohol abuse.

The debare surrounding the issue of racism in sport has invited discussion from the best and brightest minds in the countr}; who are overwhelmingly in support of Goodes. There arc plcmr of encouraging signs that Australia is willing co srand up for one of its own. All 18 AFL team capt�ins have added their voices to rhc campaign, seeking an end co rhe. hoscilicy. The obligatory hashtag #lstandwirht\dam has been wildly successful, and rhere was nn electric atmosphere at the most recent Sydney Swans gnmc, which was as much about celebrating the one man nm playing as it was about applauding the 36 men who were on the field.

Unformnately, as always, wc have also had co endure tl,e sheer ignorance of conservative commcnmtors such as Alnn Jones and Andrew Bolt, who have engaged in a vicious campaign of victim-shaming against Goodes, complete witl1 false assumptions and absurd conclusions. Their vitriol is embarrassing, if only for the fact tbar tl1ese deluded shock jocks ru-e given platforms through whicl1 to disseminate d1e.ir toxjc opinions. Jones lamented Goodes 'campaign of hate' against the 13-ycar-old girl who called him an "ape" - ignoring me fact chat Goodcs implored che public nor to atrack rhe girl, bm rather wanted tl,e simation ro he used as an opportunity to educate. i\fcanwhile, Bolt called for Goodes himself to apologise for his "dangerous and srupid war dance", presumably because the hurling o f imaginary spears injures coUJ1dess white supn:macists every year. o doubt Lhcir greatest fan, former J\-Le3!,>i.1e goalkeeper Griffin i\lcJ\Jasrcr helpfully suggested that Goodes should be deported from Aust..ralia if he doesn't like it, oblivious ro his penchant for brutal irony.

Shane \'(lame, the consummate gentleman whose good behaviour is tl1e envy of the nation, also found himself engaged in a Twitter storm after speaking out against Goodes. Of course Aboriginal Australians should be rold how co beha,,e by privileged white Aust.r:tlians - isn't rhm how ir's always been?

To those who draw comparisons wirb other :ithlctes who arc booed and simply

,, It's a lot easier to "get on with it" when you're the one doing the attacking - so how about you just cut it out? ,, "get on wicb ir", you are in a position of rare privilege to Jack Lhc capacity co understand Goodes's predicament. After all, it is difficulc for those who have not experienced racism LO comprehend the sharpness of its blade. But pleading ignorance is no defence.

Race is che one individual atcribuce a person can be :itracked for char is, simulraneously, something they cannot control, something that is at the core of their very existence, and something that may well define tl,eir identity. if not rhe identity of their family and friends. If you have been booing Adam Goodes e\'ery time he touches rhe ball because: of the way he plays the game, )'Our juveniliry is excused.

But to compare it co booing any other

player for any orher reason is 10 miss the point enti rely.

Lf your actions are perceived as racism, it is not nn opponunicy for )'OU to declare chat rou arc not a .racist. It is not an invitation for you ro stare commendng on how policical correctness has reached untenable levels, or d1ar tl,erc is some underlying reason char justifies rour behaviour.

The Racial Discrimination Acr docs not have regard to a person's intentions in determining whetl1er their behaviour is illegal, so it's fanciful ro expect the person subject t.o that behaviour be expected m underst:md its motivation.

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ressed up like Bo!Jywood stars, and minus the hubby and kids, the yummy mummies came om in droves to spend a day with tbe st1khis (girlfriends), catching up over khana and indulging in a bit of nat1ch-gacm{I. Like every year, they gushed over each other's (designer) outfits, played some ta111bola, bought some trinkets at Meena Bazaar, had someone else cook and serve lwich, and danced the afternoon away in gay abandon at their annual do.

Some 600-odd women congregated as usual at the Croatian Club in Punchbowl for a Sakh.i Celebration on wbat was marked as Friendship Day in many countries.

The event was slightly different thougb, this time round. After 16 solid years, stalwarts Nandini Thadani, Sushma Ahluwalia and Preeci Tbadani were not at the helm of affairs, bur a different team, led by Eha Nankani.

A project manager in data analytics i n her day job, Ekta brought some excellent organisational skills to her new role.

"I was ably assisted by Vidh.isba Khecwani, Malci Kumar, Esha Sharma, Natasha Khushalani and ShaUu Kundra, beside a large terun of volunteers, Ekta told Tndian Li11k. She added, "We wok guidance from Nandini Aw1ty and we are thankful for her input."

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well, with about 500 tickets sold in the first month. The stalls for Meena Bazaar \Vere all taken up within 20 days.

The Umrao Jaan theme was well received too, with guests paying homage to I izaami imperial couture from the Mughal era. Jboomars and side tikkds (head pieces) were brought out, and one bunch of sakhis even wore the cap (,vhich caused some consternation when the 2006 film scarring Aishwarya Rai was released because apparently it wasn't authentic 19'h century Lucknow courtesan apparel).

Expectedly, the salwar kameez dominated in the fashion stakes given the nature of the theme., with warmer colours such as reds and pinks, even though there was a decenc smattering of blues and greens.

Rita Malik, a 65-year-old guest and a first-timer at the Sakh.i event, came dressed in full Umrao Jaan finery, and even performed a dance to the fan1ous In (l(J11kho11 ke m{lsti number. "I've been an Umrao Jaan fan for years," she told Indit111 Link. "When I heard this was the theme, I simply had tO come and dance!"

Other culmi:al items presented included traditional Punjabi dances, but as an innovation this time there were burlesque and rhythmic gymnastics-inspired dances from outside the community.

"To reach out to our much younger guests this time, other novelcies included champagne on arrival, a photo booth for red carpet-type photo opps, and dbol for dancing," Ekta noted.

RafAe tickets for luxury items kept the crowds happy, and a Breast Screen free gift reminded all that certain checks were needed at regular intervals for health and happiness.

For the st1khis though, many of them first-timers, it was the socialising and the chitchatting, the dancing and the

,, The Umrao Jaan theme was received, with guests paying homage to Nizaami imperial couture from the Mughal era.

Jhoomars and side tikkas (head pieces) were brought out, and one bunch of sakhis even wore the cap! ,,

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And yet, as expected, rl1e changing of the guard did cause some feathers to be n1fAed. Sakhi Sangam regulars, some having attended for 15-odd years, reported that the changes rankled with them. The sore points were that the classy decorations and table settings were missing; for the vegetarians, not having the food labelled was problematic, and the male entertainers should not have joined the guests at the tables after their acts.

But perhaps most importantly, the event has become a victim of its own success with numbers way too large, with up to 12 people crammed on each table. This caused

the crowds to be unruly so they didn't pay attention to the events on stage (especially to tl1e lady from Saheli/Pink Sari, who reaJly had an important message to. deliver).

Ail this, for a substantial hike in fee, was far from acceptable to some.

For the largely youngish crowd, though, did these reaJly seem co be an issue?

Apparently not. What mattered more to them was tl1at it was an occasion to .leave the young family behind for a day, get dressed up the nines, shop for some girly smff, and dance till the feet were sore. The hike in price did not matter, given most of them were professionals. For them, it was all about da bling.

Botl1 sides - the old guard and the newcomers - could learn valuable lessons from each other. The old guard must recognise that Gen ext is waiting i.n the wings to take over, and they will do. things differently.

Filled with youthful energy, plenty of confidence, larger disposable incomes and having had an easier time settling in tO tl1e new cotu1try, they wane to enjoy the lifestyle opportunities offered here. At the srune time, the newbies must give credit to tl1e systems that the preceding generation have put in place, working hard to reach every milestone and build their organisations organically. They could learn from the seniors' mistakes, rather than malcing them aJ1 over again (such as, for the Sakhis, not to. exceed 500 guests at me current venue, or find a larger one, a lesson already learnt by expei:ience years ago).

Such lessons are true not only for the Sakhis, but for every community organisation, as the old guard hands the re.ms over.

Meanwhile, Sakhi celebracions will continue: community women will clamour for anyone willing to organise them, to 'bling' it on!

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ere is a story which incredibly links an Australian soldier's gruelling push up regime to an Indian teenager with a profonnd disability, the Tour de France and Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital . . .

Llke any other 18-year-old, Fateh Whig loves sport, but it was only recently in Melbourne that he got to play his first real game of basketball - and tennis and boxing, while also getting to trying out some pretty "cool" physio equipment. All this came about, thanks to a gruelling push-ups regin1e undertaken by Brigadier BiU Sowry in London, which made the Indian teenager's rehab program possible, at Melbourne's Royal Children's' Hospital.

Nearly two decades ago, BiU Sowry was friends with Fateh's father, Major Mol.it Whig, an Indian army officer, who was tragically kiUed in an explosion in Kashmir in 1997.

Born in tl1e Indian city of Chandigarh, Fateh has lived witli Spina bifida all his life, having little or no control over l.is bowel, bladder and legs. Although Fateh received

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excelJent medical intervention in India, with expert surgeries to his spine, brain, bladder and hlore, specialist rehab care was missing. The fanilly looked towards the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne for better management of his condition, bm that would cosr tens of d10usands of dollars.

That's where an old friend, Brigadier Bill Sowry, stepped in and undertook the incredible PUFF challenge - or Pushups for Fateh Challenge - wbich involved foLtr push-ups for every kilometre of the Tour de France. Through generous conrribmions from all around the world, nearly $60,000 was raised, enabling Fateh to receive rehab at tl1e Royal Children's' Hospital in Melbourne, during Jnne and July cl.is year.

The Whig family came co Melbourne with very modest expectations and realistic goals. During his three weeks at tbe Royal Children's Hospital, Fateh was introduced to a new bowel management program, learnt better wheelchair skills and received advanced physiotherapy, even acl.ieving his personal goal of learning how to shave.

Melbourne proved co be a really positive el\-pe.rience for Fateh, who couldn't believe how "child-friendly" the hospital was, and tl1e confidence it helped him build.

Dr Adam Scheinberg oversa\v Fateh's rehab program at the Royal Children's Hospital's Paediatric Rehabilitation Clinic.

Calling Fateh a "bright young boy" who learnt many new skills in a .short period of

,, Fateh has lived with Spina bifida all his life, but to achieve his dreams of becoming a lawyer, he needs to gain independence and be more self­ reliant for his daily needs ,, time, he feels that Fateh bas the potential co gain full independence in the future.

Recounting Fateh's acl.ievements during the program at RCH, Dr Scheinberg said, "Fateh has learnt a new progran1 for his bowel care. \V/e can't underestimate that as an achievement for a young man, and he's a bright boy, he learnt that very quickly. We were very pleased with d1at There were some other goals - they were really nice goals set by Fateh. For instance he wanted co learn how to shave and he achieved that during the time. There was some meal preparation, pressure management and so forth."

Dr Scheinberg added, "I have no doubt that in IO years from now, Fateh can be a

practicing lawyer in India."

Brigadier BiU Sowry, ,vho is Ausa:alia's Defence Attache in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands, believes that this is the start of a journey for Fateh, and feels heartened by the generosity of people around the world, saying, "Whed1er you're a Manpreet or a Bill or a Stefan or a John, people anywhere in the world have goodness and generosity" And he's nlready planning al1ead for Fateh, wanting co buy a new wheelchair with the residual funds, even wanting co fnnd his education. And though he's hoping that it doesn't involve any more push-ups, he says with certainty, "All char Puffing was definitely worth it."

As for Fateh, he was greatly buoyed by his Melbourne ei..-perience. Before coining over for the rehab program, between surgeries and hospital admissions, he had achieved outstanding results (95% marks) in his year 12 exams. He has now won a scholarship in India to pursue a university degree, and will commence smdies in International Law soon. Before leaving Melbourne though, he had a special message for anyone suffering with Spina bifida, or with any other disability, encouraging everyone to dream big.

"It doesn't really matter. You have to carry on with what you're doing. You don't have to think about your disability. Just carry on with what you're doing," Fat:eh said.

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ou know, when I came to Ausrralia in 1970, 1 thought I had come co heaven," Harshad Desai says. "And 45 years later, I still believe I am in heaven!"

Now you might say i[ is i11teresting w bear a devout Hjndu talking about heaven (and hell), but Desai, a well­ known Gujarati community stalwart in Sydney, recoums a number of times in the new book he recemly launched, that the Aus[ralia thar he came to in tl1e 1970s was welcoming of people from all faiths.

Desai, who along with Sona! (Shah) Moore and Samin and Ashak Nathwani has produced a book entitled Ear!J Gujarati Jv[igration to Australia, spoke to Indian Link about bis early experiences.

"1 came here just as the \117hite Australia policy was being phased out and so the local Australian community was keen w mee[ people from other parts of tl1e world," be recaJJs. "They were as keen to know more about our culmres as we were about tl1eirs. In face,

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some of my happiest memories of my early days are of the interactions my family and I had with my boss, Mr Clarke. He would take us out for drives on the weekends and [hen invite us home for lunches and dinners. \�'e're vegetarians and his wife struggled co cook for us till I convinced her that we were happy with cheese and salads and it was acmally tlieir hospitality and company which we enjoyed."

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'There were just two Indian restaurants in Sydney, and Bollyw· ood movies, which now can be seen on the same day of release as in India, took months to reach Australia.

Of course, they came in large spools. Kati Patang was the first Hindi film to be shown in Australia.

"Yet, we accepted these realities as part of our lives. What we missed was more than made up in the camaraderie and friendshjps which we formed in the earlier days."

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first time in Australia at die home o f Dr Gunn Nakar and the l4-16 people there had a great ti.me. In 1973, we celebrated garba at my own home in Ptmchbowl and Gujarati families travelled from all over NS\XT to Sydney. That's how the tradition of Navratri celebrations was born. l t is pleasing co see how tl1e garba, which was first enjoyed in someone's backyard, now has [housands of people enjoying in giant sports balls," Desai writes in the book.

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173 medals at Special Olympics

Banning porn won't work, sex education will: Experts

Terming the government's crackdown on 857 pornographic websites an "acr in baste", the country's top sex and behavioural experts have favoured making sex education mandatory for young Indian teenagers so that crimes like rape or child molestation can be efficiently curbed.

Accorcl.ing co them, a crackdown is not the solution as adults have a right to watch porn in d1e privacy of tl1eir homes and that right should not be taken away.

"Banning porn websites is not the solution at alJ. Educating the youd1 about what sex and related behaviours are must be on the agenda of the present government," Dr Prakash Kothari, one of India's leading sexologists based in Mumbai, told TANS. Tbe ministry of communications and information and technology, in its order of 31 July under section 79(3)(6) of the IT Act 2000, banned the 857 websites terming d1eir content "immoral and indecent".

The ban will only result in a boom for tbe pi.rated porn industry, experts say.

They, however, feel that when it comes to child pornography, prompt action is required.

"Throughout tbe world, child porn is banned and generally stays off the internet.

Problem is that some adult websites have links tllat lead to child pornography and d1ose must be dealt sternly with," noted Dr Samir Parikh, director of mental healtl1 and behavioural sciences at Fortis Hospital in New Delhi.

Objectification of women and child abuse are growing in our society, says Dr Parikh, but there has to be a proper mechanism co ensure tllat young adults do not get easy access to porn. "\Xlid1 the proliferation of technology, kids have easy access co porn and related

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materials and this issue has to be brought co the fo.re," he contended.

Owing co the growth in the srnartphone sector, online porn viewing i s going co see an explosion in tl1e next five years, a recent study said.

According to Britain-based digital market research specialist firmJuniper Research, online porn watching will grow by neatly 42 per cent in the next .five years.

The porn \7ideo hits will grow co 193 billion a year by 2020 from around 136 billion chis year, it said.

Growd1 is caking place in the video chat and webcam content area in the global porn industry tllat is worth $97 billion.

Sexual literacy may be the need of the hour, feel od1ers.

"In the absence of proper sex education, ignorance prevails because porn is a double- edged sword," said Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti, director of world-famous Andromeda Andrology Centre in Hyderabad.

"Responsibility lies with all tile stakeholders - government, media houses, social scientists, doctors, teachers - to ensure that sex education becomes the key to tackle rising cases of sexual abuse," Dr Parikh stressed.

According co Dr Sameer Malhotra, director of d1e department of mental health and behavioural sciences at Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, "age-appropriate and sensitively handled sex education can help in preventing risky behaviour and addressing mytlls" associated widi sexual issues.

"Sex education will actually limit porn viewing among adults," said Dr Manish Jain, senior consultant (psychiatrist) at BLK Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi.

Parental guidance of age-appropriate surfing may also help.

India's team at the Special Olympic World Summer Gan1es 2015 in Los Angeles made die country proud by bringing home 173 medals.

The performance by me Indian contingent has been outstanding.

Athletes won 173 medals (47 gold, 54 silver {Ind 72 bronze).

India had won l 56 medals (56 gold, 48 silver and 52 bronze) i11 d1e last edition of die games held in Athens, Greece.

The Games were held in Los Angeles from July 25 co August 2. It bad competitions in 25 disciplines.

The Indian contingent comprised 275 ad1letes and coaches in 14 disciplines.

Some of ilie outstanding performances

by Indian athletes include that by Ranvir Singh Saini, who created history by becoming tl1e first Indian golfer to win a gold medal.

Roller skating athletes won 39 medals (10 gold, ] 7 siJver and 12 bronze).

A contingent of specially-abled people from me Delhi government-run Asha Ki.ran Home won 7 medals (3 gold and 4 bronze).

Phoolan Devi won the first gold for India in power-lifting (bench press). She also won three bronze medals in power-lifting (alJ lifts, dead-lift and squat lift), while Sonakshi won a bronze in power-lifting (bench press).

Indian athletes won 47 medals in athletics, which was the mai.n contribution to the medal's ralJy.

Two Indians freed from Libya return home

Vijay Kumar and Laxmikanr Ramakrishna, the t\vo Indians released by the Islamic State (IS) militants in Libya last week, remrned in early August to warm welcomes by family and friends.

"I am happy to be. back in India and Bengaluru. The ordeal is over finally," a relieved Vijay Kumar told reporters soon

after landing at Bangalore from Tmusia via Dubai.

A lecturer at d1e University of Sine in Libya, he was freed along with La..'(mikant Ramakrishna, also of Karnataka.

"We are releasing you as you caught our students. You go to India and practice Islam," Kumar cited his abductors telling him while releasing them.

Asserting that their abductors treated them well and did not harm or even couched them, Kumar said they asked him if he was a Muslim. "\Vhen I told that am an Indian have been in Libya for over four years to teach meir students, they .(espected and told we can go to India," KLm1ar said, adding some of d1em (abductors) wielding guns were his students nor long ago.

Vijakumar and Rmnakrislma were abducted on July 29 along ,vith two other Indians - T. Gopikrishna and Balaram Krishna from d1e neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Two other Indians, Gopikrishna and Krishna (both form Andhra Pradesh), who are also lecturers at d1e same university, are still in captivity though safe. Efforts are on for tl1eir release.

"Let us pray for the safe release of otber rwo for whom the university has set up a special committee to convince the abductors that they were not spies but teachers," Kumar said.

Tbe men taught computer science and English at the university. All four were first detained by the IS militants at a checkpoint after d1ey left Sirre in t\vo cars to Tunisia by road to catch a Right to India and were taken to an unknown destination in the ciry.

EU, India to take stock of FTA negotiations

A cop trade official of me European Union (EU) said on 5 August that negotiators from India and the EU will meet in Brussels in September to cake stock of negotiations on a free trade agreement (PTA), which have been i.n limbo since 2013.

"We started negotiations on a free trade agreement wid, India few years ago. We had different levels of an1bitions, so it has been paused for quite some time," l'IU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said.

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A Bengal tiger walks along a road in the jungles of Bannerghatta National Park near Bangalore, on 29 July, Global Tiger Day. India's latest tiger census conducted in 2014 showed a sharp increase in the number of the endangered cats in the wild. The country has nearly three-fourths of the world's estimated 3,200 tigers.

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Malmscrom said chat she met India's i\liinister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sithataman fo Paris earlier chis year to discuss the issue. ''\'X'e discussed chat the chief negotiators' teams would meet in September co t.'lke stock of the progress made and whether there is a similar level of ambition co restart the talks. That doesn't mean it will resume immediately. There will be a stock-taking meeting in September," she said.

India and the EU have been negotiating the bilateral free trade and investment agreement since June 2007, but after 12 rotmds of talks the negotiations were brought to a standstill in 2013.

According ro the European Commission, outstanding issues concern market access for some goods, the overall ambition of the services package and a meaningful chapter on government procurement and sustainable development.

2012 Wisconsin gurdwara shooting commemorated in 18 US cities

A US-based Sikh organisation observed an annual day of seuo (service) across 1 8 cities co commemorate the 2012 Wisconsin gurdwara shooting.

Six people were shot dead at the Oak Creek city gurdwara in Milwaukee county, Wisconsin, on 5 August, 2012. The gunman was later killed and the incident was deemed a hate crime.

The Sikh Coalition - a con:u:nun.ity­ based organisation diac works toward d1e realisation of civil and human rights organised the commemoration. ''\Xlhen .a tragedy like this occurs, the Sikh community feels the pain and suffering that comes from an attack born of hate. We want people to see that this type of attack is not just an attack against one community, it is an attack against all of us," Harjit Kaur, die seva coordinator, told IA S. "The anguish we felt after die Oak Creek Massacre has since transformed into a call for action co end hate," she added.

The coalition organised the "Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Walk and Run" in Oak Creek.

"The Sikh spirit of 'chardi kala' or eternal optimism inspires Sikhs to stay strong even in the face of hate," Jasvir Singh, participant in Detroit's Day of Seva event, said.

"It is what motivates us m combat hate with love and seva, to remain positive and to keep working toward a tomorrow d1at recognises all beings as one human race.

This feeling is ingrained in our seva," Singh added.

The organisation also took up the annual Morning Side Park clean up in New York City.

Indian novelist in Booker longlist

Novelist Anuradha Roy has been nominated for the coveted Man Booker Prize 2015 for her third novel Sieepi11g 011]11piter (Hachette India) which explores the issue of sexual violence against women and children in India.

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when she was told about the listing. "It is satisfying and wonderful to make it to the list," she said.

The book traces d1e journey of die protagonist omita Frederikson from Oslo to make a documentary on Jarmuli, (a fictional place), die Indian temple town by die sea. l t traces I omita's experiences, as a child of violence and sexual abuse.

At die age of seven, Nomita goes to the orphanage in d1e temple town nm by a ,vocld-renowned gu.ru, after losing he!" family in a war. Though she was adopted and ta.ken to i orway, she continues to be haunted by memories of being sexually abused by die guru in the orphanage.

The author also slammed reviews describing die book as an expose on Indian hypocrisies. "I deliberately refrained from specifying the wars and tried co universalise war. It applies to everyone affected by war and displacement," Roy opined.

The book talks about communal violence, war and a larger than life holy man who nirns om co be a sexual predator.

Roy is pitted against the Jil{es of Man Booker Prize-winning Irish aud1or Anne Enright and the Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Anne Tyler among 13 others.

The shortlist will be announced in September and die finalist will be decided in October.

NZ-Indian food scientist wins international award

A noted Indian-origin food scientist based in New Zealand has been honoured for his contribution in improving the quality, safety and processing efficiency of dairy food.

Harjinder Singh, head of Massey University's Institute of Food Science and Technology, was conferred the " lnternational Dairy Foods Association Award" in dairy food processing by the American Dairy Science Association (J\DSA).

Singh is die first recipient from outside

orth 1\merica of the prestigious award, given at a ceremony organised in Orlando, Florida.

"This recognition reAects our innovative and sustained dairy foods research activities at Massey during the past 25 years. Our programmes are characterised by exceUenc science combined wid1 relevance co industry needs," he was quoted as saying.

The award was created to recognise individuals whose research findings have allowed dairy food processors m develop new products and improve the quality, safety and processing efficiency of dairy foods.

He is co-recipient of d1e Prjme i\'Iin.ister's Science Prize (2012), d1e most prestigious science honour in New Zealand.

Singh was elected fellow of Royal Society of New Zealand in 2002 in recognition of distinction in research and the advancement of science.

He ,vas also elected fellow of the 1nrernational Academy of Food Science and Technology in 2006. This fellowship recognises outstanding contributions to the Eeld of food science and advancement of knowledge.

Singh, who has received several international awards, has published over 300 papers in international journals and books and is a co-inventor of 12 patents.

Indian-origin scientists develop new super-thin material

Indian-origin scientists Swastik Kar and Srinivas S.ridhar have developed a new super-thin light-weight material with potential applications in a range of tools iliac we use everyday - from cameras co computers, says a new study.

The new matet:ial spun out of boron, nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen shows evidence of magnetic, optical, and electrical properties as well as diermal sensitivity.

Its potential applications run the gamut: from 20-megapixel arrays for ceLiphone cameras to photo detectors to atomically

thin transiscors that when multiplied by the billions could fuel computers, die study said.

The researchers from Northwestern University jn Illinois, US found the material while working for a four-year project funded by d1e US Army Research Laboratory and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

They were charged with imbuing graphene with thermal sensitivity for use in infrared imaging devices ,5uch as night­ vision goggles for d1e military Kar and Sridhar spent a lot of time crying to get rid of oxygen seeping into their brew, worried that it would contaminate the "pure" material they were seeking to develop.

"That's where the Aha! moment happened for us," said Kar, assistant professor of physics in die College of Science.

"We realised we could not ignore the role diat m,l'gen plays in the way these elements mix toged1er," Kar, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, noted.

"So instead of trying to remove oxygen, we rnought: Let's control its introduction," Sridhar, professor of physics and director of Northeastern's .Electronic Materials Research lnstitme, said.

Oxygen, it turned out, was behaving in d1e reaction d1amber in a way the scientists had never anticipated: It was deterrnining how che other elements - boron, carbon, and nitrogen - combined in a solid, crystal form, while also inserting itself into the lattice.

They named the new material 2D-BNCO, representing the four elements in the mi'-: and the C\Vo-dimensionaliC)' of the super-thin lighC\veighc material, and set about characterising and manufacturing it, ro ensure it was bod1 reproducible and scalable.

The findings appeared in the journal Science Advances.

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oving to London in 1936, Anand Swaroop Jl.,Johan, my mother's maternal uncle, joined the Royal Air Force on \X1orld War Il's outbreak and fought in the Bartle of Britain. Her father, Rewati Raman Bakshi, an Edinburgh-qualified docror, served the war years at command hospitals at Meerut,Jalandhar, Nowshera and other garrison cities. Thousands of families across Inclia and Pakistan will be able to recall similar stories bur these are just a part of the war's impact on d1e subcontinent and its people.

As per conventional, nationalist ruscourse, what tl1e war years are remembered for are the Congress ministries' resignation, the August offer, the Cripps Mission, QL1it India, the Bengal fan1ine, Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army (and the Red Fort Trial) and for military buff, the Battles of Kohima and Imphal - but a1l these, tl10ugh prominent, are only facets of a larger, composite picrure.

What has been overlooked so far, contends Yasmin Khan, writer and professor of history at Oxford University, is the cumulative, comprehensive effect on the Indian "home front'' as the country soon faced a total war and irs manifold demands.

She proceeds to rectify the omission in her second book, Tbe Raj at War: A People's f Histoiy India's Second W'odd fl:7ar (Vinrage/ Random House lnclia).

Her debut The Gre(lt Pmtition: The 1\1(lki11g l,,dia and Pakistan was an incisive account of how partition's politics played .among people and tl1e politicians' wilful, almost criminal lack of knowledge of what it would email.

As she brings out in her new book, the Second World War saw Inrua becoming a huge troop base with personnel from a1l over the world (including a substantial componem of Americans) while facing the social and economic costs of scores of yoaog men being sent overseas to fight - against Italians in Ethiopia, Germans in north Africa, Greece and Italy, and Japanese in Burma and on the Indian borderlands itself. On the other hand, women, most middle class but of other strata too, enjoyed new freedoms as they engaged in war work, as nurses, in industries and auxiliaries, with gusto. And then tl1e cultural impact (remember the Americans).

There was the major expansion in the state's powers and functions, a disruption to the local economies, food shortages and inAation - paradoxically, the same time as industrialisation, infrasttucnire devdopment, and even consumer comforts - refrigerators and tinned food - received a huge boost.

But most significant was in the political realm - the rarucalisation of .a large number of tl1e populace, especially ainong tbe armed forces (tl1e bulwark of the empire), the growing communal divide, the focus of a wider B.ritish audience, which swung from antipathy at moves to scuttle tl1e war effort to sympathy for Indians' aspirations for self-rule and, most importantly, how tl1e experiences shaped the course pf decolonisation, and of Independence and Partition. It must be remembered that

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servicemen) seeking a mme equitable order, ejected the Conservative government of Winston Churchill, which had won the war ,, August 1947 was just rwo years after British voters (a large portion of them servicemen) seeking a more equitable order, ejected the Conservative government of \Xlinston Churchill, which had won the wat.

Considerable responsibility for the acceleration for empire's end can be laid at the door of the heavy-handed Viceroy, tl1e l\fa1·quess of Linlirhgow, who not only unilateraJly took India into the war but also compounded his blunder by never seeking to reach out to the people at large co win tl1eir support (Why his contribution m tl1e freedom struggle is not lauded remains a mystery!)

Anma Asaf Ali, (d1en) Lt.P.S. Bhagat VC,and G.D.Birla are among the familiar people we encounter but Khan in her book also brings om stories of many whose contribution was no less crucial but would have been faced to remain t111sUJ1g - the Lascars, who were tl1e backbone of the merchant marine, and the armed forces' vital supp·orc staff - tailors, cobblers, washermen, nurses, farmers, labourers, even prostitutes.

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Dr Abdul Ka/am spoke exclusively with Indian Link's GAURAV PANDEY during his 2011 visit to Sydney

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r APJ Abdul Kalam, one of India's most loved presidents and the country's best-known scientist, visited Australia in

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A s a guest o f the University of Sydney, he was invited to deliver a lecn.1re under Sydney Ideas, the university's premier public lecture series program that brings some of world's leading thinkers to the wider Sydney community.

During the visit, he also received an honorar y doctorate, his 41st, from the University of Sydney, and met with Sydney's Indian community at a reception held in his honour ar Hotel Shangri-La. Essentially a man of ideas, be impressed with his honesty and absolute conviction.

He took time out to chat exclusively with Indian Liuk.

IL: In I.ndia, the fruits of globalization have not reached the poor. What shouJd be done to improve the lives of the most marginalised sections of India's society?

Dr. Kalam: The problems are still

there. In India, 700 million people, that is roughly 70% of the popLtlation, live in villages. So there is a need to provide facilities in villages which will aid their development. Therefore we have evolved a concept called PURA, or Providin_g Urban Amenities in Rural Areas. There is a need to establish about 7000 PURAs

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in India. Under each PURA, a cluster of about 20 to 30 villages is provided with physical coru1ectivity, electronic connectivity and knowledge connectivity.

This will lead to economic connectivity.

There are number of operational PURA in India initiated by many educational and healthcare organisations, industry and other institutions. The Government of India is already moving ahead with the implementation of PURA on a national scale across several districts, with an intention of establishing two PURAs in every district of the country. So, under this program , the economic prosperity of urban areas will reach the rural areas. Our focus is to empower villages with earning capacity, because unless earning capacity is there, healthcare and other facilities have little meaning. One of the requirements of this program is to spread kno,,, ledge through satellite communication and other media.

For example, mobile clinics in India have t,1ken health facilities to rural areas.

IL: The sub-continent has witnessed widespread violence and civil unrest in recent years. Often these conflicts are a result of the injustice meted out to citizens. What can we do to ensure there is greater harmony in the soc iety?

Dr. Kalam: This problem springs up in different places at different times. It is a world phenomenon. The Arab nations are

going through the some problems. 'TI1ere have been terrorist attacks even in the US. I am convinced that the prosperity of a few nations wiU nor bring prosperity to all the nations.

Therefore, I talk of evolution of enlightened citizens. First, throughout the world, we need to provide education with value system to our citizens. This is missing in today's society. Second, in religion there are two components, o.ne is spirituality and another is theology. Theology .is unique for a religion, but spirituality is common to every religion. So, we can connect religions using the common spiritual element in them. When we are able co bridge religions in this way, tolerance wiU come. Third, we need to alleviate poverty. So, the evolution of ectlightened citizens will happen with the SLU11rnation of education with value system, bridging religions through spirituality and removing poverty. This is what I propose.

IL: You were au eminent scientist and

a well-respected figure, even before you became the President of India. How do we encourage India's intellectual wealth to play a more active role in governance and nation building?

Dr. Kalam: An important incident took

place in India many years ago which can serve a role model for our citizens. In 1954, Dr. Rajendra Pra.sad, the first President of

India, invited Prof. CV Raman to receive the Bharat Ratna. _Prof. CV Raman wrote a letter to Dr. Rajendra Prasad expressing regret that he would not be able to accept the invitati.on as he was guiding 4 PhD scholars, and his priority was to ensure their the.sis was completed on time. This shows that for Prof. Raman his students came first. .

(Prof CV Ra!lla/1 /llas a/llarded the Bhamt Rr1t11a i11 ahsmtia). This is a great example. \Y./e need more such teachers in India. A great teacher should feed creativity. We need this kind of dedication and selflessness in our people and future leaders.

So, to answer your question, we need to feed creativity. Creativity leads to thinking, thinking provides knowledge and knowledge makes you great.

IL: Do you have a message for the Indian comrmmity living in Australia?

Dr. Kalam: My message to Indians living in Australia is, wherever you are, you contribute to the betterment of that country. Your knowledge and experience is important, but it is very important to work for your chosen country. You are the ambassadors of India in dli s country.

Indians here should focus on giving their best here for this coLmtry, and .if they succeed in doing that, their name will spread in both the countries. As human beings, they should have great thoughts, and back those with actions to achieve success.

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PJ Abdul Kalam was doing what he loved best, when he collapsed on 27 July.

He was speaking to a bunch of students.

An enthusiast till the end for sharing ideas with students and youth, he was delivering a lecture at the Indian lnstitute of Management at Shillong when he collapsed

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and died in hospital shortly afterwards.

His .last tweet, sent out a few hours earlier, sounded enthusiastic. "Going to Shillong to r.ake course on Livable Planet earth at UM." (His handle @APJAbdu1Kalam, describes him as "Scientist, teacher, learner and writer.

Served as the 1 1 th President of Tndia (200207). Working for an economically developed

nation by 2020.")

Popularly known as lndia's "J\,Jissile Jv[an", i\vuJ Pakir JainuJabdeen Abdul Kalam crowned an illustrious scienti.6c career with a term as India's first citizen.

He was recipient of India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1997.

As a scientist, academic, writer and president, Kalam was full of ideas on how

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co solve. lndia's problems - on bridging the rural-urban divide through his pet concept l of P JRA ot Providing ·urban Amenities in Rural Areas - for empowering villages, and also to use solar power, nuclear energy and bio fuels in a big way co tide over lndia's energy needs.

Born on October 15, "1931 ar tl1e Hindu pilgrim rown of Rameswararn in Tamil adu, Kalarn specialised in aeronautical engineering from Madras lnstimte of Technology and in 1958, joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

He moved to the lndian Space Research Organisation ([SRO), where he was project direcror of lndia's first indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-TII), which successfully injected the Rohini satellite in the near eartl1 orbit in July 1980 and made India a member of the exclusive Space Club.

1n bis two-decade stint in the space agency, he ,vas responsible for tl1e evolution of ISRO's launch vehicle programme, particularly the PSLV configuration.

He rejoined DRDO in 1982, and planned the programme that produced a number of successful missiles, earning him the ".i'viissile Man" nickname. He rook up the responsibilitr of developing indigenous weapons as the chief executive of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (TGMDP). He was res{)"onsible for tl1e development and operationalisation of Agni and Prithvi missiles.

From 1992 to 1997, Kalarn was scientilic adviser to the defence minister, and later served as principal scientific adviser (19992001) co rhe government with the rank of cabinet minister.

He played a prominent role in the country's 1998 nuclear weapons tests, Pokhran-Il, which estab.lished Kalam as a national hero.

He also gave thrust co self-reliance. in defence systems by progressing multiple development tasks and mission projects such as Light Combat Aircraft.

In I998, Kalam put forward a countrywide plan called Teclmology Vision 2020, which be described as a road map for transforming lndia from a less-developed to a developed society fo 20 years, and called for, an1ong other measures, iJ1creasing agriculmral productivity, technology as a vehicle for economic gro,vth, and widening access to healtl1 care and education.

From November 2001, Kalam was professor, technology and societal transformation at Anna University, Chennai.

He wrote four books, IV'i,�s of Fire, India 2020: A Vision the Nen1 Millei111i11m, N{y jotmJI!), and Ignited Miud.s: Unleashing the po)J)CI"

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One of the most distinguished scientists of India with the unique honoLtr of receiving honorary doctorates frorn 30 universities and institutions, he was awarded tbe Padma Bhushan in 1981, and Padma Vibhushan in 1990 before the Bharat Rama. !ANS

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e majorii:y of Australians say they support organ and tissue onation, bur there still exist a number of misconceptions about the religious and cultural elements of tbe process.

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food

It's August and we're feeling patriotic. Let's have some dal, darl!

BY RAJNI ANAND LUTHRA

t never ceases to amaze me how versatile some of the most traditional ingredients can be in Indian cuisine.

Take the ch011a dal (Bengal gram) for instance. You probably eat it at least once a week in a regular everyday dal form with rice or roti. Well, there's so much more you can do it with it - whip up an entree with it in a cutlet form, or in a kebab by mixing it \vith meat or simply by itself; use it to make a condiment like a chutney; make a curry om of it by combining it with paneer or a vegetable; make a dosa out of it; cook it with rice in a khichidi/ biryani; convert it into a dessert like burfi or pinni; or simply use it as a paratba filling. Mmm, chana dah1-ing, you're worthy of respect!

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3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed 5-6 slices of bread 1 /2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp. chat masala Salt to taste.

Fm·jilling: ¾ cup chana dal

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1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp green coriander, finely chopped Green chillies to taste, finely chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds Red chilli powder to taste ½ tsp garam masala powder 1 tsp chat masala Salt to taste Oil for frying.

Soak bread in water and then squeeze out.

Mix with mashed potatoes. Add salt and chat masala and knead gently. Set aside.

To prepare filling, cook dal, salt added, very lightly, till just done. Ensure the seeds remain whole and slightly crunchy. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add cumin seeds. When they begin to splutter, put in onions and saute brieAy. Add dal, coriander, chillies, garam masala and chat masala. M.ix well to combine. Cool.

To make tildcis (cutlets), take a small handful of potato dough and smoothen by rolling gently between your palms. Flatten somewhat and fill with a tsp of dal filling.

Roll up edges and flatten gently. \'(!hen all tl1e cutlets are prepared thus, shallow fry on a hot tava or pan, till reddish brown on both sides.

SenTe hot with coriander-mi.t1t chutney.

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2 cups chaoa dal 3 tbsp besan (chickpea flour)

1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tsp grated ginger Half a bunch fresh coriander Green chillies to taste Salt ro taste 1 rsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds Red chilli powder to taste 3-4 tbsp peanuts (optional) Oil for deep frying.

Wash and soak dal and tl1en cook in water till 3/4'1' done. Drain, retaining half a cup of water. Grind dal to a very coarse mixture to make it look like meat mince (essentially these are dal-mince kebabs!)

Th.is is best done with a rolling pin, even though it is a laborious process. Add aU other ingredients and the water in which the dal was cooked. Knead to a dough.

Make cutlets of the dough and deep fry.

(Alternately, you may shape them into long kebabs).

Serve bot with tomato sauce or coriander­ mint chutney.

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3 tbsp cbana dal 2 tsp urad dal Dry red chillies to taste 1 sprig cu.try leaves 1 medium sized on.ion 1 tsp crushed garlic 2 tsp tamarind paste

2 tbsp oil Coriander leaves for garnish.

Fry the dais, red chillies, onion and curry leaves in some oil till light brown. Add tamarind and garlic and grind to a coarse paste.

Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds and red chillies and add to tbe ground mixture Garnish with coriander leaves.

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l cup chana dal 1 cup coconm milk 1 cup grated coconm 1 tbsp lemon juice ¼ tsp grated ginger ½ rsp crushed garlic l on.ion, finely chopped 3 tbsp oil Green chillies to taste 1 sprig curry leaves Salt to taste.

Mix together: ½ tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander seeds powder 1 tsp cun1in seeds powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder ¼ rsp garam masala.

Cook chana dal, salt added, till done.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and same onion till pink. 1\dd ginger, garlic, curry leaves, green chillies and the mixed

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powders. Saute till oil separates.

Add one cup water and bring to a boil. Then put in the cooked dal and half of the graced coconut. 1-fi, well, and cook, covered, for about ten minutes. Add in the coconut milk and lll.LX well to combine. Cook to required consistency.

Garnish with remaining gr.aced cocom1t.

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½ cups chana dal 250 gms paneer 3 tbsp oil ½ esp cumin seeds 2 dry red chillies, whole 4 numbers black cardamom 4 numbers cloves 1 bay leaf ½ inch piece cinnamon 2 meditm1 onions, finely chopped 2 L5p crushed garlic 2 tsp grated ginger 3 large tomatoes, chopped 2 tsp tomato paste Salt to tasre ½ esp turmeric Red chilli powder co taste l tsp coriander powder l tsp garam masala Half a b-1.mch green coriander.

Soak dal for about 3 hours.

Prepare paneer by cutting up inco cubes and deep-frying. Alternately, microwave briefly and cut up into cubes.

Hear oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add in ctunin, bayleaf, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. \Vhen they begin co splmter, add in the onions and saute. Add in garlic and ginger and same rill brown. Put in the chopped tomatoes and srir. Add in salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.

When well combined, put in tomato paste and half the fresh coriander; sric. Then introduce the chana daJ and mix gently.

Cover and cook rill Jal is nearly done. Add in the paneer at this stage a. nd cook some more. Serve hot, garnished witl1 the rest of the coriander.

You could omit the paneer and make blrnni daJ by itself.

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l cup chana dal 1 romaco, finely chopped 1 onion, finely diced ½ green capsicum, finely diced ½ a bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped Green chillies to caste, finely chopped

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1 tsp cumin seeds

Salt to taste Oil for frying.

Soak chana clal for 3-4 hours. Grind to a smooth paste using as much water as required, and add salt.

Mix together the chopped up veggies, coriander leaves and ctmiin seeds in a bowl.

Heat the cava or a non stick pan and grease with a little oil. Spread 2 tbsp of the chana daJ batter evenly like a dosa. Sprinkle over this a tbsp of tl1e vegetable mix. Cook briefly and then mm over gently, adding as much oil as required.

Cook both sides till. done. Serve with coriander-niint chutney.

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½ cups chana dal 2 ½ cups long-grained rice 5 cups water

2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise 1 bay leaf '/, tsp cumin seeds 6 numbers peppercorns 6 numbers cloves 3-4 numbers bL1ck cardamom 'Ii inch piece cinnamon stick Salt to taste.

Soak clal for abom 3 hours.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add cuniin, ba)7leaf, cardamom., peppercorns, cinnamon and cloves. \Vhen they begin to splutter, add in the onions and cook till translucent. Introduce the soaked dal and sauce. Add in the rice and fry gently rill both rice and dal are well coated with tl1e oil.

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2 cups long-grained rice 1 cup chana daJ 2 medium onions, finely chopped Green chil.lies co tasre 1 ½ tsp crushed garlic I ½ tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp each coriander leaves and mint leaves 1 tsp poppy seeds 3 tbsp grated coconut 1 0 numbers cashewnurn 4 tbsp butter '/, tsp cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 3-4 numbers black cardamom ½ inch piece cinnamon stick Salt to taste ½ t.�p turmeric powder

½ tsp garam masala 2 tbsp oil l cup milk 1 tbsp cornflour A few strands saffron.

Soak dal for about 3 hours. Soak rice briefly and then cook rill just clone. Soak saffron in hal£ cup warm milk.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauce half the chopped onion till brown. Add green chillies, ginger, garlic, herbs, poppy seeds, coconut and cashewnms and saute.

Cool, and then grind to a paste using tl1e remaining milk.

Heat butter and put in cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon. When they begin to pop, pm in the rem.ai.ni.ng onion and fry rill brown. Introduce the ground paste and fry briefly. Adel turmeric po'.lrder, chana dal, salt, garam masala and enough water to cook the dal rill just soft. Sprinkle corn flour over and cook for a minute. Turn off heat.

Grease a heavy-bortomecl oven dish and spread half the cooked rice in ic. Spread tl1e cooked chana daJ over chis. Top off with a tliird layer of remaining rice. Pour the saffron milk over the rice. Cover and cook in a moderate oven for about ten minutes.

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You have not had it easy and you will be re assessing your life. There are some interesting aspects of work and relationships that you are concerned about. You have to make sure that you are communicating your desires and concerns to your partner; take some time out together. A hobby or interest may bring in extra money.

You seem concerned about your love life and relationship, you have been feeling unhappy and unstable. The cards are indicating a time when you need to relax and go with the flow. There will be some ups and downs, but things will settle. Your career will be going in a positive direction. There may be some department reshuffl ing and you will be offered a new role. You may be seeing a friend whom you have not seen for a long time.

This month you will be feeling a little low and lacking motivation.

You will be feeling a lack of enthusiasm and will need to perk yourself up. The cards are indicating a time when you may be feeling confused and trying to make plans for your future and advance in your career. The month will progress nicely with news of some exciting roles within your company. Relationships will be content and peaceful, but your partner may have some niggling health issues.

This month the cards are indicating a time when you will be thinking of new paths and horizons. Finances will be of great importance to you and you will be planning your future. Travel, meeting new friends and socialising will be high on your agenda.

Your relationship area is not giving you any satisfaction or peace.

There will be a sizzling new romance on the way, but it will be a short fl ing. Take good care of your spiritual health.

You will be concentrating on new work and career this month.

You will also be enjoying a family holiday with rest and relaxation.

There may be some issues relating to one of your children, who may be going through a difficult time. Your partner's business / work will be causing stress ... All in all this month you will need to be counsellor and lover. Your finances will be giving you great rewards as investments you have made will be paying off.

A lovely start to the month, where you may begin a romantic involvement with someone at work. This will be a great distraction for stressful situations going on in your life right now. Work will be busy and demanding. The cards are indicating a time when you will be making a great impression on that all important boss. You need to be careful with your spending and bills. As the month progresses you will be feeling more relaxed and content . .

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Tabu as Meera Deshmukh, expectedly delivers another fine performance after Haider. Here, her transition from a ruthless professional to a heartbroken helpless mother is remarkable. You feel sorry for her. Rajat Kapoor as her businessman husband, has little to offer.

Kamlesh Sawant as Inspector Gaitonde shines with his raw brutal performance of a corrupt of ficer.

On the technical front, Avinash Arun ' s camera work is praiseworthy. With wide angle lenses, he has captured some excellent landscapes of Goa artistically.

The background score is effective in bringing out the mood of the scenes and adds the right amount of intensity

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STARRING: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, lshita Dutta, Mrinal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor and Kamlesh Sawant DIRECTOR: Nishikant Kamat

DRISHYAM

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Based on an original story written by Jeethu Joseph, Drishyam is a family drama with nail-biting suspense that keeps you riveted to the screen.

Set in a fictitious village called Pondolem in Goa, the fi lm is a gripping tale of Vijay Salgaonkar, a local cable operator. His life revolves around cinema and his family; wife Nandini and daughters Anju and Anu.

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With the entry of an unwanted visitor, which leads to an untoward incident, their lives are suddenly in a mess.

The Salgaonkars are strong suspects.

What keeps the suspense going is the resolute behaviour of each member of the family and them adhering to their spoken word. How will the truth unfold is what keeps you hooked.

The script is taut, layered and dexterously crafted. The plot is gripping and the screenplay is near-perfect.

Every character is ordinary, yet well­ etched. And every actor has taken pains to portray their roles naturally and effectively.

Ajay Devgn excels as Vijay Salgaonkar.

In his inimitable style, he is every inch the intense yet amiable patriarch and protector of the family. His is an author-backed character. Constantly underestimated, his self-taught prowess comes to the fore when Meera Deshmukh, the Inspector General of Police says, "Woh chauthi fail zaroor

Initially, Shriya Saran appears to be a misfit in her role as Nandini, with an element of awkwardness which gradually gives way to comfort. As her character develops, you begin to accept her, albeit with some doubts. Ultimately, with her fine histrionics of a fear-ridden nervous wife, she wins you over. She hai, par bahut chalaak hai."

to the narration, especially in the song Oum Ghutha Haia where the montage encapsulates the lyrics beautifully.

With the story made earlier in various other Indian languages, director Nishikant Kamat has a readymade template and has implemented this version cleverly too.

Unfortunately, in a scene or two he has taken the careless approach. Very evident among them is the one before the interval, where the police officers are walking in the background, while the shot is focussed on Tabu. That scene seems obviously staged and a tad tacky.

Overall, though the resolution is a bit implausible, the tale in its context is convincing and the film leaves you enthralled long after you have left the theatre. Of course, the performances have a lot to do with that.

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BAAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING

STARRING: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannah Bhatia, Nasser, Ramya Krishnan, Prabhakar, Rohini DIR ECTOR: S.S Rajamouli � ', \,-

This one has ever ything Indian cinema hasn't witnessed so far.

Baahubali: The Beginning almost places Telugu cinema on par with Hollywood standards with its vision, extravagant visuals and the lavish scale on which it's made. In his attempt to make a world class product, Rajamouli may not have passed in distinction but this attempt, despite its inconsistencies, can't be forgotten easily. But all that glitters is not gold, and although Baahubali is neatly enveloped in a golden wrapper, what you find inside

STARRING: Sanjay Mishra, Richa Chadda, Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi, Saurabh Chadhary, Vineet Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Nikhil Sahni, Bhagwan Tiwari DIRECTOR: Neeraj Ghaywan

MASAAN

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An lndo-French co-production, Masaan is a poignant tale of two young couples, whose lives are intertwined by fate, set against the backdrop of a crematorium onthe ghats of the river Ganges in Benares.

Educated and fairly independent, Devi Pathak - although living in a small town - is unconventional, experimental and unapologetic about her life. While the unexpected death of her lover Piyush has her internalizing her traumatic loss, she simultaneously balances to maintain truce with her father Vidyadhar Pathak (Sanjay Mishra), a former Sanskrit teacher, now selling knick-knacks on the bank of the Ganges. She is in disagreement with her father who is forced to shell out a hefty bribe to the police inspector in order to keep her "shame" under wraps.

On the other hand, Deepak's tale is a tragic romance of a promising engineering student born into the family of corpse-burners. He falls in love with an upper-caste girl, Shalu Gupta, who is willing to elope if her family opposes their

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is not utterly satisfying.

Like most Rajamouli's films, Baahubali too is a regular revenge drama.

The only difference is that it's set in an imaginary world made on a lavish scale and against the backdrop of a royal family.

It's the story of a son vying to avenge his father's death for a kingdom. But Rajamouli is no ordinary filmmaker.

Only he can make a simple tale as entertaining, engrossing and awe­ inspiring as Baahubali, albeit with some minor flaws.

Early on, we're introduced to queen Sivagami (played by Ramya Krishnan), running for her life clutching a baby.

She sacrifices her life for the infant, who is saved and raised by a tribe residing at the foot of a gigantic waterfall. He's named Shivudu (Prabhas), after Shiva, and is as strong and power ful as the lord himself. Raised unaware of his lineage, Shivudu develops great rock-climbing skills. He gets inquisitive about the world beyond the giant mountain that separates his tribe from the other side.

Soon, he starts climbing, in search of a world he envisions.

On the other side of the mountain

is Mahishmati, the mythical kingdom ruled by Bhallala Deva (Rana), a ruler consumed by his own ego; a narcissist who turns his own people into slaves.

He's equally strong and takes a giant bison by the horns, literally. Bhalla keeps Devasena (Anushka), a former princess in his captivity, and she strongly believes her son will come and free her.

Rajamouli's idea of two worlds separated by a mountain is impressive.

He uses it to separate good from evil. If Mahishmati comprises people who kill their own for the throne, people from the tribe go out of their way to save a life.

The fi rst half hardly has anything riveting happening to keep you hooked.

As we follow Prabhas on his quest to learn about his own identity, we meet Avantika (Tamannah), a warrior, who is part of a small rebel group that has chosen her to free Devasena. Instead of speeding up the proceedings, there's a needless romantic track between Shivudu and Avantika, who is initially portrayed as a brave, mission-focused warrior.

And just for a few minutes it was a treat to watch a leading actress perform without the trappings of an archetypal Telugu cinema heroine. Alas, it doesn't last long and we soon see Avantika and Shivudu in a .sensuous song and at the end of it, she's resting on his chest.

Suddenly, she's reminded of her mission as though somebody had the button to the mission bell and had pressed it.

She gets back into her warrior costume, leaves with a heavy heart, only to be

rescued by Shivudu later. The whole point of having Tamannah play a warrior just doesn't make sense. Going by the approach, it appears like she was merely cast to play Prabhas's pair because his fans would like to see him romance somebody.

It's in the second half Baahubali is truly majestic to watch. It provides the kind of visuals, entertainment and action that'll make you fall in love with the fi lm, though briefl y. The 20-30 minutes war sequences are breathtaking, as an army of thousands lock horns on a battle field. Senthil Kumar's spectacular camerawork is another reason why every frame is beautiful and it elevates the whole experience when coupled with great sound. Sabu Cyril and Srinivas Mohan deser ve thunderous applause for creating incredibly realistic sets and life­ like visual effects.

Prabhas and Rana match each other with their solid performances. Rana as the ruthless Bhallala Deva is excellent.

But the pick of the actors has to be Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami, who is effortlessly at ease in her character.

Sathyaraj too shone as Kattapa.

If only Rajamouli had shown half the creativity that he used to choreograph the battle scenes in his writing, Baahuba/1 would've been a much better film. The kind of creativity that turned a fl y into a revenge-seeking character in Eega. It needs the kind of writing that'll make you believe that Baahubali is more than just gloss.

alliance.

For a maiden venture, Ghaywan's Masaan, is a sensitively handled, honest film with some intrepid truths about small towns in India, giving you an insight into the mind of the internet­ savvy youth. These are adroitly woven into the narrative.

Va run Grover's layered script, with a seemingly complex screenplay, oscillates between romance and melodrama. The screenplay unlocks simply, through the realistic lives of the characters, bringing to the fore, societal taboos like morality, sexual exploration and romance in a caste-driven society.

Every character is intricately well­ etched and the actors leave an indelible mark with their power ful but natural performances.

Vicky Kaushal as Deepak, with his boy­ next-door looks, is impressive. A bundle of talent, he slips into his character with unquestionable ease and sincerity. He steals your heart with his coy demeanour when he woos his lady love. You empathise with his pain and frustrations.

The scene where he breaks down before his friends after losing Shalu is heart­ wrenching. He is aptly supported in a realistic performance by Shweta Tripathi as Shalu, a collegian, who falls in love with his simplicity. On screen, they make an endearing pair.

Richa Chadda with a stoically glum and a stubborn demeanour as Devi, borders on being a rebel without a cause. A misfit

in her sur roundings, she tells her father, "jitni chhoti jagah, utni chhoti soch".

While she portrays Devi with conviction, the streak of independence in her character is not entirely substantial.

Sanjay Mishra as Vidyadhar Pathak, the small town Sanskrit teacher and father who is burdened with societal pressures, renders a realistic and brilliant performance.

Plagued by the thought of the ignominy he will bring to his family, Saurabh Chadhary as Piyush, in a small but significant role, is convincing.

Bhagwan Tiwari as the corrupt police inspector, Pankaj Tripathi as Sathyaji Devi's besotted colleague, and Nikhil Sahni as Jhonta - the earnest little boy who works for Vidhyadhar, make their presence felt.

While the story and performances are intense, what breaks the monotony and provides relief, is the humour that is strewn occasionally in the form of taut one-liners and old fi lm songs. The earthy background score along with the soulful songs by the indie band Indian Ocean is soothing and meditative. It encapsulates the flavour of the place and meshes well into the narration.

Cinematographer Avinash Arun Dhaware's camera work brilliantly captures Benares in all its elements. The atmospheric lighting at the crematorium adds to the eerie and aesthetic value of the scenes.

Overall, Masaan keeps you riveted emotionally and haunts you long after you leave the theatre.

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--------HAPPINESS IS A KISHORE KUMAR SONG

Singer Amit Kumar released his latest album Baba Mere on the 86th birth anniversary of his father, the legendary Kishore Kumar, on 4 August.

Renowned for his impeccable voice and versatile acting, Kishore Kumar, fondly known as Kishore-da, gave the Indian film industry several timeless songs and fi lms.

The album has six songs. A video of the title track; Baba Mere, which pays a humble and heart-warming tribute to Kishore-da, was also released. It features Amit's 10-year-old daughter Muktika, as the family keeps the legacy alive of none of India's best-known entertainers.

The album will be streamed by music streaming service Saavn.

Kishore-da immortalised his musical legacy with classic songs like Chalte chalte mere yegeetyaad rakhna, 0

hansini, Aa chat ke tujhe, Pal pal di/ ke paas, Hawa ke saath saath, Chukar mere mann ko and Jahaan teriye nazar hai.

SALMAN FI LM CONTI N U ES TO R ESO NATE

uperstar Salman Khan's on-screen journey from India to Pakistan in the recent Bajrangi Bhaijaan has not only dominated the box office in India, but has crossed borders to reach foreign shores. The Kabir Khan directorial will be screened at the forthcoming Busan International Film Festival (BI F F ) in South Korea.

The 20th Busan International Film Festival will be held between 1 and 10 October.

The film, which has been produced by Salman Khan Films, is fast moving towards the Rs.300 crore mark at the domestic market. It has minted Rs.294.98 crore till now.

Salman Khan Films is excited over the achievement.

"It's an honour for Salman Khan Films that our first film as producers has been invited for Busan International Film Festival for screening in the Open Cinema section where new films, combining both art and mass popularity, along with internationally acclaimed works, are screened to an audience of 5,000," they said in a release.

Meanwhile the film has found an unexpected coincidence with a real-life story of an Indian woman named Geeta stranded in Pakistan. Director Kabir Khan said his team is trying to spread the story across various media platforms so that her family can get in touch.

"There are far too many resemblances, little girl, who can't speak, lost across the border. If we can help in any way to bring attention to this story, then it'd be really good for the case," he said.

The Indian government too has got into the act, sending the Indian envoy to Karachi to meet the hearing and speech-impaired woman, who was handed over to the Edhi Foundation after she accidentally strayed into Pakistani territory in 2003 when 11 years old. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj subsequently said they will bring Geeta home.

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As an actor, he was seen in fi lms like Padosan, Half Ticket and Cha/ti Ka Naam Gaadi. He was renowned for his unmatchable comic timing and effortless dialogue delivery.

Kishore Kumar, who was born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly, started his career in the field of acting, with Shikari in 1946. In 1948, music director Khemchand Prakash gave Kumar a chance to sing Marne ki duayen kyon mangu for the film Ziddi.

He died in 1987.

The Twitterverse lit up with Kishore Kumar tributes this week.

Kunal Kohli: Oodleyie oodleiye eh

hi Ood/eiye ood/eiye ho happy bday #KishoreKumar.

Sujoy Ghosh: Happiness is a Kishore Kumar song. Happy birthday Kishore Kumar. Thank you tor being my instant source of happiness.

Kabir Bedi: Nice! @goog/e felicitated Kishore Kumar on his 86th birthday.

Happy Birthday, Kishoreda. Knowing you was fun.

who were called 'quizzards'. The terms ·geek' and 'nerd' weren't invented then!

Hmmm, a bit hard to think of the stylish richie-rich one-time male model Siddharth Mallya as a geek .... But as a homecoming queen, who knows?

SONAKSHI TO PLAY DAWOOD'S SISTER

Actress Sonakshi Sinha is looking forward to essaying underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Parkar on screen in filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia's upcoming biopic Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai. She says the film has a "brilliant script" and she "can't wait" to take on the role.

Haseena Parkar, the elder sister of Dawood, died in July last year. She shot to fame after some rival gangsters led by Arun Gawli gunned down her husband Ismail Parkar in a gang war in 1991 which led to a spate of brutal retaliatory killings from the Dawood gang at that time.

Subsequently, Haseena was reportedly acting as the don's Mumbai i business head. Though off cially she was not directly implicated in any underworld activities, it is believed that in parts of south Mumbai, nothing moved without her nod.

This is not the first time Sonakshi will be starring in an underworld film. She played Dawood's love interest in Once

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which was said to be based on the life of the fugitive don.

Haseena: The Queen of Mumbai will roll out for shooting early next year. It will bring alive 40 years of Haseena's life and is the emotional saga of a woman and what it meant to be Dawood Ibrahim's sister.

Sonakshi is currently working on

The actor will start shooting for the dark comedy film in Portland, Oregon soon.

Homecoming showcases the life a woman who goes to great lengths for fame and money.

Sid's first film was B Naman, filmed in Bangalore and based on India's quiz culture of the 1980s. Those of us who grew up in that era, before the Internet and smartphones made life easy, will remember the trivia-seekers with oversized glasses and neat hairstyles,

Be it Shraddha Kapoor in Ek Villain, Anushka Sharma in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi or Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, several actresses have shown off their bike riding skills in recent films.

Now actress Taapsee Pannu is doing it in real life. She made an entry on stage recently riding a bike, while at the launch of a new model of Honda Motorcycles & Scooters.

Women can also be good bikers, she said, and women can look just as cool on bikes as men.

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Actor Siddharth Mallya, son of businessman Vijay Mallya, has signed on his second feature film Homecoming.

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Motorbike brides - we definitely need more of them!

MUZAFFAR ALI: BACK AFTER TWENTY YEARS

Cult film-maker Muzaffar Ali of Gaman and Umrao Jaan fame, is back with a new offering, his first in two decades.

His Jaanisaar, based on the love story of a prince and dancer, is all set for an early release on 7 Aug. A musical love story cum historical drama with the theme of the fight for independence in post-1857 India, the film stars Pakistani heartthrob Im ran Abbas, and also marks the debut of Pernia Qureshi, one of India's leading style icons and fashion entrepreneurs.

The UmraoJaan director also has a role in the film, for which Amitabh Bachchan and Naseeruddin Shah were approached.

The film has already been given tax free status in Uttar Pradesh state.

AND WHAT ELSE IS UPCOMING

Some interesting fillums are in the offing, people. There hasn't been a full ori rom-com out lately, and if you're having withdrawal symptoms, look out for Shaandaar, starring romantic hero Shahid Kapoor and everybody's sweetheart Alia Bhatt, and produced by, who else, Karan Johar.

Another one in the same category is Sooraj Barjatya's Prem Ratan Ohan Payo, which stars Salman Khan and Swara Bhaskara, to be out on Diwali this year. Let's see if Salman can recreate his BB magic at this (other festive) season!

If Raju Hirani is more your type of film-maker, you could skip this in favour of Saa/a Khadoos, featuring all-round good guy R Madhavan, releasing in mid­ October. Interesting name...

Looking for something more intense?

Perhaps Wazir is for you then, going by the trailer that's filled with chases and guns and snipers. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Farhan Akhtar and John Abraham, and is directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

And then there's Baaghi, starring Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor.

Not exactly sure where this one will go, but from what we hear, there's some fantastic dance numbers here.

Meanwhile, there's Richa Chadda, who's impressed lately with her strong and independent female type of roles. In much the same genre, are her two new

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So, now you know what to wait for.

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Very satisfied with the response that Drishyam is getting, one of the rare films that gets you collections as well as respect as an actor.

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nly the other day, ] was spending time with another family when die son, J\.fanu, spilt his cup of chocobte milk on the carpet. Out came an expletive in Punjabi from his dad: "Khottr91 dap11tta1;jaajaldi em111 saaf kar de." I am sure he did not realise that he was calling himself a khotta (donkey) in his angry outburst.

We are familiar with "Ulloo da Patthrl' (son of an owl), which is often used as a disapproving gesmre in families across most pares of India. "Soor da br1chha" is another old favourite, but we need to ask ourselves if the specimens from the animal world are being wrongly maligned - one of the avatars of Lord Vis1mu is a vrm1ha (pig). \Vhere Hindi expletives are absent, there are otbet local substitutes in "Tamil, Gujarati or Bengali that are not dissimilar. Almost everyone in North India who needs to curse someone calls him a "hara,1111 zaadrl' (the Urdu equivalent o f bastard).

Most practitioners of psychology acknowledge that outbursts such as these are an essential part of our lives since d1ey act as pressure valves that help us let out the steam witbout resorting to physical force.

Many of us who get hot under the collar, use strong language bordering on vulgarity or obscenity, and an abundant supply of swear words are available to us in any language o f our choice.

We are witnessing a rapidly changing society where in tbe bst 20 or so years our moral standards have continued tO decline. \'(/e see the increasing use of profane words by children as young as eight or nine years old, and diere's hardly a murmur among families. Maybe we all need to introduce a 'swear jar' or 'black badge' in tbe household as a more gentle way of punishing naughry children who misbehave.

Parental dilemmas at home are at odds with correctional techniques diey may

want to use since children pid< up many bad habits from school, on the sporting field or duough what diey see in the media.

Most parents would probably favour more moderate methods o f expressions o f frustration from their children, as opposed to 'hard swearing' as a cool to 'fix' tbings tlrnt are broken. Additionally, tbese parents would do well to turn to more delicate rums of phrase in dieir <facipline of tbeir kids, which can often have greater impact tl1an outright use of expletives. l t makes you wonder why some o f our traditional disciplinary phrases have disappeared. I remember my teacher

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admonishing me with tbe words "jaa chulloo bharparmi mein doob 11Hm1' when I got my simple algebra equation wrong. Is there a way we can resurrect words like "chariyrl' (mad person in Sindhi) or "saa/d' (wife's brother) which look almost benevolent and harmless compared to the language used as profanity these days.

The common usage of "Paagal ho gaye ho k:Jrl' in Hindi and "Madap)'d" in Tamil is a way of calling someone an idio t . \XThen I was young, our PT teacher often called us "bhootnee k!!' (son of a \Vitch) if we couldn't get our shuttlecocks across the net repeatedly.

l a.rn sure girls are used to heating the words "k-1tthiyrl' (bitch) or "Khasma 1100 k/J(l(1nf' (husband kiUer) when d1eir mw11s get angry about burnt roast or when they churn out a saltless daal in the kitchen.

Another term 1 became familiar with in 1fombai is "Ghaatl' (meaning ignoramus) when referring to a dumb remark or retort.

Our lives have plenty of frustrating moments to raise our ire, but wiser counsel needs tO prevail when you point a finger at anyone - which is possible only when you point three ochers at yo11rselves. Perhaps, it points to a greater social need for anger management.

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