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World’s most powerful man wants India to become member of UN Security Council

n a statement that is surely making Prime Minister Narendra Modi extremely happy, President Barack Obama has reiterated US support for India’s membership of a reformed UN Security Council as he considers it a foreign policy priority to continue to strengthen India-US relationship. “What the President said was that he said in the context of a reformed Security Council that the President would support the inclusion of India in that process,” White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters.

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“So that continues to be our policy and one that we are certainly aware of,” he said when asked about Obama’s declaration of US support for India’s membership of the Security Council during his November 2010 visit to India. “The President, as we’ve talked about on a number of occasions, genuinely enjoyed the visit that he had to India back in January,” Earnest said referring to Obama’s historic visit to be the guest of honour at India’s Republic Day this year. He “takes very seriously the kind of opportunities that exist in that friendship be-

tween the United States and the world’s largest democracy in India,” he said. “And this is a relationship that continues to strengthen in a way that has both national security benefits for both countries, but also in a way that has important economic benefits for both countries,” Earnest said. “And the President certainly considers it a foreign policy priority to continue to strengthen that relationship,” he said. Asked about the future of the illegal immigrants after a US court stayed the operation of Obama’s executive action to tem-

porarily protect from deportation about five million illegal immigrants, including thousands of Indians, Earnest said they were working through the legal system. “We continue to be working through the legal system to appeal the ruling of the district court judge that prevented the implementation of some aspects of the President’s immigration executive actions,” he said. “And that’s a legal process that’s ongoing. We continue to have very strong confidence in the legal strength of those arguments.”

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Harbhajan Mann To Be Seen In A New Avatar In ‘Gadaar-The Traitor’

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unjabi Cinema has gone a few notches higher. Punjabi Film Industry is now not only about stories & plots based on comedy, romance or for that matter the mixture of both, also popularly called Romedies. Unisys Infosolutions & Saga music is trying to buck the trend by bringing in a fresh new genre for Punjabi films: it will soon be releasing ‘Gadaar - The Traitor’, a suspense thriller. This was divulged in a one of the upcoming film Press Conference held through presentation of four

state-of-the-art, high tech digital poster of the movie. The posters is a slick work of art & has been made using top of the line post production techniques. Said Mr. Sumeet Singh, MD Unisys Infosolutions, which has Produced the film, “We are trying to professionalize Punjabi Cinema. Our company has entered the Punjabi Film Industry on a turn-key basis. We are doing the entire gamut of operations like casting, production, distribution etc in house. Viewers will see good production values

and meaningful Punjabi cinema in all our films. The idea behind our endeavour is to Corporatize Punjabi Film Industry.” Harbhajan Mann, a Pioneer in Punjabi Music & Film Industry with his sterling voice and acting skills, was also present at the event, and will be seen in the lead role in the film. Harbhajan Mann returns to Punjabi Films via ‘Gadaar- The Traitor’ and the talented singer-actor packs a major surprise for his fans– they will see Mann in a completely different look. According

to Mr. Amitoj Mann, Director, “ ‘Gadaar-The Traitor’ has projected him in a new avatar. He is a business tycoon, who loves to live life on the edge. Whenever I make a film with Harbhajan I try to make sure that both the story as well as the character of Harbhajan, are unique, so that the film stands out from the crowd. ” Amitoj Mann who is widely recognized as one of the leading lights of Punjabi cinema started his direction career with Hindi movie Hawayein and then Sunny Deol’s Kaafila. Hawayein arguably is the first attempt made by a director to make a movie on the 1984 Anti Sikh Riots. Subsequently Amitoj returned to his roots by making a super successful, path breaking, award winning and hugely appreciated Punjabi film – Haani. It was an effort to create meaningful Punjabi Cinema. Amitoj is directing Harbhajan Mann in ‘GaddarThe Traitor’ for the second time, the last movie was Haani. Says Harbhajan Mann, “Working with Amitoj is always a great learning experience. Gadaar-The Traitor am sure will change people’s opinion about Punjabi Cinema. My role is quite different and so is the look that I and my team have worked on diligently for the film. Haani showed me in a unique look and Gaddar has

Cam : Photo also presented me in a completely new Avatar, which am sure will be appreciated by the audiences.” ‘Gadaar -The Traitor’ is the work of slick cinematography, special effects and aspects one has never seen before in Punjabi movies. The movie is, packed with suspense and therefore is Punjabi Cinema’s first true Suspense emotional thriller. The film is slated for release on 22nd May Worldwide. So don’t miss this thriller when it comes to your town. The film will be released in Theatres by Seven Colors Friends India Entertainment, A Joint Venture between Seven Colors and Friends India Entertainment.

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Every second woman is anaemic

lood analysis of over 25 lakh women in India has shown that every second woman is anaemic. Women from the western region fare better than their eastern and northern counterparts. Southern India has the least percentage of anaemic women. The findings were based on preventive checks undergone by women between 2012 and 2014 at SRL labs. Doctors say anaemia has been a major public health problem for India. The numbers suggest that overall nearly 60% of women have low hemoglobin levels, which means cells inthe body are deprived of adequate oxygen. Curiously, the eastern region had an alarmingly high percentage of

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anaemic cases (72%). “The causes for the economically backward strata are usually poor nutrition, iron deficiency, excessive menstrual bleeding or undiagnosed thalassemia,” said gynaecologist Dr Duru Shah. “Among affluent women, the reason is lack of nutrition due to dieting or restricted eating.” Threat from anaemia becomes more lethal in pregnant women as deficiency levels can often go up to 80%. “In such cases, a mother can deliver small or premature babies, who may have congenital defects,” said Dr Rekha Daver, head of gynaecology at JJ Hospital.

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Piku is all about Deepika Padukone and her ‘kid’

he much-awaited trailer of Amitabh Bachchan-Deepika Padukone-Irrfan Khanstarrer Piku was released. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Piku is the story of the relationship between a father-daughter duo played by Big B and Deepika. In the trailer, Piku (Deepika) is a working woman who is also dealing with an ageing father who sends

messages like, “semi-liquid motion first, then two days gas and constipation. What should I do?” to her office! This promises to be one of the most funny dad-daughter duo from Bollywood. The trailer promises a sweet family drama where a young woman shoulders the responsibility of her ‘90-year-old kid’ as Irrfan calls Amitabh in Piku.

Talking about the protagonist, played by Deepika, director Shoojit said at the trailer launch, “Piku is a girl like you, like any working person in a cosmopolitan city.” Deepika Padukone, who was also present at the event, said, “Piku is someone who I relate with, a lot. In fact she is very relatable for all women. Women are born to multitask. The situations in the film,

too, I guess are something every one of us will identify with.” Deepika further said that she agreed to do the film just after hearing the first scene. At the trailer launch, Amitabh Bachchan said that working on the film made him miss his family a lot. In an innovative style of promoting the trailer launch, Shoojit Sircar circulated a video on a chat ap-

plication as well as online where Deepika asked parents of journalists and non-media people to meet the cast at the trailer launch of the film on March 25 at a Mumbai hotel. The comedy-drama, that also features Moushumi Chatterjee, Akshay Oberoi and Jishu Sengupta in pivotal roles, is set to hit theatres on May 8.

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place any time of day that is most convenient. It could begin several hours before dawn, or be held during an all night program which goes on until sunrise. Anyone who wishes to be baptized must present themselves to five Sikhs who are the representatives of the original panj pyara. The ceremony takes several hours to complete. The panj pyara prepare the Amrit by stirring sugar into a bowl of water as they recite certain prayers. They administer the Amrit to initiates in a particular manner. Initiates promise not to cut their hair, and to wear the five articles of faith. They agree to follow the tenets of the Sikh faith. A worship program may start off the day at the Gurdwara early in the morning. The worshipers sing popular hymns which commemorate Guru Gobind Singh and focus on drinking Amrit: ”Har sachay takat rachaa-iaa sat sangat mayla|| God has created a true throne where the worshipers gather. Nanak nirbho nirna kaar vich sidhaa khalaa|| God is without form without fear, all are players in his power. Midmorning: In many locations, worshipers meet for a procession. Sikhs carry the Guru Granth out from the Gurdwara and ceremoniously place the scripture atop a float garlanded with flowers and other decorations. The five beloved representatives walk at the head of the parade dressed in saffron robes. They carry swords, and sometimes the Sikh flag or Nishan, which is embellished with the Sikh coat of arms. The first float carries the scripture and several attendants. Sikh devotees follow on foot, or ride on floats, while singing hymns and playing recordings on loud speakers. Performers demonstrate the fighting method of the Sikh martial art, Gatka, with wooden sticks or swords. Spectators hand out drinks and snacks in a festive spirit. Late afternoon:The procession concludes upon returning to the Gurdwara. The Guru Granth is ceremoniously carried back inside the Gurdwara. Worship services continue until the close of the day. Many worshipers volunteer to prepare meals in the Guru’s free kitchen. Food is available to all worshipers throughout the entire day. Harvest Festival Baisakhi is celebrated as a harvest festival by the large farming community in the states of Punjab and Haryana. Since Baisakhi falls in the middle of the month of April (April 13), Baisakhi marks the harvest time of the rabi (winter) crops. Farmers are loaded with CASH at this time and are in full mood and spirit to enjoy the fruits of hard work as they celebrate Baisakhi Festival. Thanksgiving Day Festival of Baisakhi is celebrat-

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aisakhi (Vaisakhi) Celebrations: Vaisakhi is an important historic holiday of Sikhism which occurs in mid April on the first day of the month of Vaisakh according to the scripture based Nanakshahi calendar. Vaisakhi day commemorates the first Sikh baptism ceremony and the creation of the Khalsa by Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh and First Sikh Baptism: On the first Vaisakhi of 1699, tenth Guru Gobind Singh asked for volunteers willing to give their head and created the Panj Pyare, a team of five Sikhs, to administer initiation rites of the Amrit baptismal ceremony. Amrit was prepared from water and sugar stirred with a sword by the Panj Pyare while contemplating the divine. Guru Gobind Singh was the first to receive initiation from the hands of the Panj Pyare. Tens of thousands of Sikhs followed his example. Having established a method of baptism, Guru Gobind Singh created the warrior order of the Khalsa brotherhood. The History of Vaisakhi The Sikh baptismal Amrit ceremony of initiation has its origins in early April of 1699 on the Vaisakhi festival of ancient Punjab. Guru Gobind Rai, the 10th guru of the Sikhs, stood with his sword in hand, and called to a crowd of thousands who had assembled in the Fort of Kesgar at Anandpur. He asked for volunteers willing to give their heads. The five men who stepped forward known as the five beloved ones, or Panj Pyara: Bhai Daya Singh Bhai Dharam Singh Bhai Himmat Singh Bhai Mukham Singh Bhai Sahib Singh The panj pyara gathered inside a tent. They knelt over an iron bowl to prepare Amrit, the immortalizing nectar of initiation. Jeeto, the wife of Guru Gobind Rai, added sugar to the water in the bowl. The five beloved ones stirred the Amrit with a double edged iron sword. Guru Gobind Rai submitted himself to the panj pyara and asked to be baptized. The five beloved ones performed his baptism by giving him the Amrit to drink and initiated him into the order of Khalsa. Afterwards, he and his wife became known as Guru Gobind Singh and Ajit Kaur. The five beloved ones went on to baptize thousands of people. The Khalsa initiates of 1699 drank the immortalizing nectar of Amrit to prepare for battle with Mughals who had been forcing local populations to convert to Islam by sword point. Vaisakhi Day Celebrations: The anniversary of the first Amrit ceremony is celebrated on Vaisakhi Day, in mid April. Sikhs gather for amrit sanchar ceremonies, kirtan PROGRAMS, Vaisakhi parades and other festive events which take place at Gurdwaras all around the world.Early morning:Usually an Amrit initiation ceremony, is held. It may take

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ed as a Thanksgiving Day by the farmers. People wake up early on the day and take bath in rivers or pond water and pay a visit to the temple or gurdwara (Sikh worship place). Farmers thank god for the bountiful harvest and pray for prosperity in future also. Many people also perform charity on the day as a custom. Joyful Celebrations As the day progresses, loud cries of “Jatta aayi Baisakhi” reverberate in the sky as men and women move towards the field to celebrate the harvest festival. As a tradition men dress up in colourful

lungi, kurta and pagri while womenfolk clad themselves in salwar kameez or lehenga. They further adorn themselves with loads of jewellery. Major attraction of Baisakhi celebrations in villages is the performance of energetic bhangra and gidda dance by men and women respectively. This very popular traditional folk dance is performed in-groups on the fast beat of dhol. Dancers perform everyday farming scenes of sowing, harvesting, winnowing and gathering of crops through zestful movements of the body to the accompaniment of

ballads. Later during the day, people exchange greetings with friends, neighbours and dear ones and relish best of world famous Punjabi cuisine. Baisakhi Fairs Colouful Baisakhi Fairs are organized at several places in Punjab to mark the harvest festival of Baisakhi. Performance of bhangra and gidda dance besides other recreational activities make Baisakhi melas a major crowd puller. People also indulge in shopping and eating spree in the numerous stalls set up in the fairs.

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ssential medicines including insulin, hepatitis injection, anti-diabetes drugs, antibiotics and some of the cancer medicines have become costlier by 3.8% starting April 1. The hike could be significant as some of these drugs are already expensive.

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prices of which are capped by the government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As confirmed by the Economic Adviser (Ministry of Commerce & Industry), the annual increase in the WPI works out as 3.849% during the calendar year 2014 over the corresponding period in 2013,â&#x20AC;? NPPA said in a latest office

memorandum. The regulator added, a notification has already been issued for price revision from April 1. The list of 509 medicines include Alpha Interferon injection used to treat hepatitis B and C as well as certain types of cancer, carboplatin injection also used for cancer

treatment, fluconazole capsules indicated for fungal infections, among others. This is the first time that government has allowed a hike in prices of medicines ever since BJP came to power at the Centre. In fact, the hike has its roots in the drug pricing policy which mandates an annual revision of ceiling prices of regulated pharmaceutical products based on the WPI. The government directly caps prices of a total of 348 essential medicines based on the simple average of all medicines in a particular therapeutic segment with sales of more than 1%. Besides, the government also regulates prices of all other medicines and companies are allowed to hike prices of such drugs only up to 10% in a year. Recently, many medicines were also found missing from the market following stringent regulatory measures. While the government has of late made attempts to expand the span of price control and even include medical devices. However, industry experts argue price regulation is not the ideal way bring down prices. Instead government needs to find a middle path for balancing regulation with viability, industry executives said.

Dashmesh Sports Clun Melbourne at a Glance in Sikh Games 2015

he 28th Australian Sikh Games were held in Coffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harbour this year and were a great success for Dasmesh Sports Club Melbourne. As a new sports club, we took four volleyball shooting teams, a soccer team, badminton single and doubles players and a girls netball team to the town of the Big Banana. Coffs Harbour was a beautiful location for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sikh games. The atmosphere at the games and sense of community was wonderful to see. The competition at the Sikh Games was fierce, as players from all across Australia came to compete in sports ranging form Kabaddi to Volleyball. We were fortunate enough to score a Gold and Silver trophy for both of our Volleyball teams and gold in both singles and doubles badminton. The weather in Coffs Harbour was great until the rain began on Saturday which resulted in the soccer finals being cancelled - a shame as our soccer team was in the quarter finals. But the mud and rainy weather did not dissipate the excitement and fun of the many spectators and players. On Sunday there were cheers and huge crowds at each of the games finals. Even the likes of the famous Harbhajan Mann was up at the games watching the Kabaddi tournament. Lastly, girls netball team came third in itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool and won their match against Brisbane Sports Club. A great outcome for the first year of sports club, all of which wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been possible without the hard work of all our players and supporters. We look forward to making more of a bang at the Sikh games next year and encourage any players interested in any

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Kong (2%), Germany (2%), Singapore (2%), Netherlands (2%) and Australia (1%). The four main reasons prospective students prefer to study outside their country of residence include a desire for an international career, the welcoming nature of the study destination, English-language development, and word-of-mouth recommendation. Though the survey does show that published rankings have an influence in candidates’ school consideration, it places rankings overall as the third most consulted information resource for prospective students after school websites and friends and family. “Given the degree to which school rankings dominate the discussion, it is interesting that as their decision making progresses, students themselves say that rankings fall in importance,” said Gregg Schoenfeld, GMAC’s director of Management Education Research. An especially interesting finding focuses on aspiring entrepreneurs, with 28% of survey respondents indicating that they plan to start their own business compared with 19% just five years ago. The survey also indicates that even as business school portfolios of master’s programs continue to diversify, MBA remains the

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Those voices inside your head are actually 10,000 brain cells

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new study has revealed that the voices inside people’s head that tells them to eat or stop eating are actually a cluster of about 10,000 specialised brain cells. The international team of scientists has found tiny triggers inside those cells that give rise to this voice, and keep it speaking throughout life. The new research, done in fish and mice, can’t yet be applied to humans who eat too much or too little. But it revealed how tiny bits of DNA can have a big influence on how the body regulates appetite and weight. It’s the first documentation of exactly how a brain cell gene involved in weight regulation was controlled. The team reports their discoveries on genetic factors key to the brain cells, or neurons, called POMC cells. Located deep inside the brain, in a structure called the hypothalamus, the cluster of POMC neurons act as a control center for feelings of fullness or hunger. They take in signals from the body, and send out chemical signals to regulate appetite and eating. When POMC neurons are absent, or not working correctly, animals and humans grow dangerously obese. Now, the new findings show in animals that the same thing happens when certain genetic triggers inside the POMC cells aren’t working.

The researchers were also able to show the importance of Islet 1 in zebrafish, which also fail to develop POMC neurons when the transcription factor was blocked early in development.

Since zebrafish use different gene enhancers to regulate the reading of the Pomc gene, this shows the true importance of Islet 1 by itself. So far, genome-wide studies

of humans have not shown any relationship between obesity and changes in the Islet 1 gene. Brain imaging that tracks the binding of signals to and from POMC cells could reveal further

clues. And in theory, it could be possible to find drugs to increase the production of Pomc gene products, or to grow replacement cells for malfunctioning POMC cells.

olice in Birmingham are trying to track down the origins of a mystery video which shows a Sikh man being beaten up by two or three assailants. A crowd of onlookers stands around watching the Sikh being assaulted but no one intervenes. “Sadly, that happens quite a bit,” a spokeswoman for West Midlands police said. Instead of attempting to help the victim, at least one person in the crowd filmed the incident on his mobile phone - and the footage has now been uploaded on social media. The video, which has now gone viral, was first uploaded six months ago. So, the attack could have taken place any time before that. But there is no doubt the incident occurred in Birmingham. The victim has not reported the attack to the police, but he has been asked to come forward. An official statement said: “Police in Birmingham are appealing for information after a video - currently circulating on social media - appears to show a man being assaulted outside the Jury’s Inn in Broad Street. De-

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Sikh man thrashed in England, video surfaces

spite comments on the video saying the assault happened this weekend and that it is religiously motivated, officers are keen to stress the video appears to have been first uploaded at least six months ago and that the motivation for the attack remains unclear.” Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Bill said: “We are aware of this video which, for some reason, is only being widely shared now. This assault could have taken place any time before the video was uploaded and we are currently working to establish if we have any existing crime reports which correspond with what happened.” The footage shows the victim trying to cover his face as a man punches and kicks him on Broad Street in Birmingham. Media reports said that the video briefly showed another figure slumped in a doorway. On the Daily Sikh Updates Facebook site, one individual posted: “How many against one? No one there had the courage to step in. Shame on all the people that stood and watched.”

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US court allows woman to file for divorce via Facebook

n a landmark ruling, a US court has allowed a woman to serve divorce papers to her elusive husband through a Facebook message after her

repeated attempts to contact him failed. Manhattan Supreme Court last week granted permission to 26-year-old nurse Ellanora

Baidoo to file for divorce from her husband via a private message on Facebook. The judge ordered that the message shall be repeated by the

woman’s lawyer once a week for three consecutive weeks or until acknowledged by her “hard-tofind hubby”. Baidoo married Victor Sena

Blood-Dzraku in a civil ceremony in 2009, but their relationship crumbled when her husband reneged on his promise to have a traditional Ghanaian wedding ceremony as well, New York Daily News reported. Blood-Dzraku has been elusive ever since. He left his apartment without a forwarding address, has no DMV record, and has no fixed place of employment. The post office has no forwarding address for him, there is no billing address linked to his prepaid cell phones, and the Department of Motor Vehicles has no record of him, the ruling said. “I think it’s new law, and it’s necessary,” said Baidoo’s lawyer, Andrew Spinnell. “We tried everything, including hiring a private detective — and nothing,” he added. The “last address plaintiff has for defendant is an apartment that he vacated in 2011,” Supreme Court Justice Matthew Cooper said. Baidoo “has spoken with defendant by telephone on occasion and he has told her that he has no fixed address and no place of employment. He has also refused to make himself available to be served with divorce papers.” Last year, a man was allowed to serve legal documents related to child support payments on the social networking site.

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One Einstein ring to rule them all

ravitational lensing has produced a spectacular ring from a starburst galaxy nearly 12 billion light-years from Earth. Located nearly 12 billion lightyears from Earth is a galaxy called SDP.81. It’s what is known as a “starburst” galaxy, named for its exceptionally high rates of stellar birth. This produces a lot of light, making starburst galaxies very

easy to see in the sky. Starburst galaxies can be any galactic shape -- but SDP.81 is special, appearing to the Earthbased Atacama Large Millimeter/ submillimeter Array as a complete ring in the depths of space, in the most high-resolution image of the galaxy ever produced. This is because directly in between SDP.81 and Earth, around four light-years from the latter, is

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pile and according to analysts, it has struggled so far in the social media arena against Facebook. Like Microsoft was threatened by Google, Google is threatened by Facebook which is doing a better JOB than any other internet company of competing with Google for user attention and ad revenues. Google launched its own social network Google+ in 2011 but it is nowhere near Facebook in terms of user SHARE and popularity. Rumours that Google is interested in buying Twitter are in the circulation for years and reports suggested that executives of both companies had held talks in 2011, reported.

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mid fresh rumours that Google may launch a takeover bid for Twitter, the micro-blogging site added over $1 billion to its market cap Tuesday amid heavy buying. Two companies are believed to have contacted Twitter with “serious” interest, with Google identified as one of those firms, media reports said. The micro-blogging site has reportedly hired Goldman Sachs as an adviser to spurn the advances. Ten-year-old Twitter has a market capitalisation of more than $34 billion with 288 million monthly active users. Google has a $60 billion CASH

tions include molecular signatures that indicate carbon monoxide and water, providing important details about the composition of this active early-universe galaxy -- details that had not been picked up by other telescopes, such as Hubble and the Mauna Kea Submillimeter Array, studying SDP.81. ALMA’s maximum resolution is 23 milliarcseconds -- the equivalent, the ALMA team said, to seeing a basketball hoop on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France from the observation deck of the Empire State Building in New York, the US. “The exquisite amount of information contained in the ALMA images is incredibly important for our understanding of galaxies in the early universe,” said Charlottesville, Va. National Radio Astronomy Observatory astronomer Jacqueline Hodge. “Astronomers use sophisticated computer programs to reconstruct lensed galaxies’ true appearance. This unravelling of the bending of light done by the gravitational lens will allow us to study the actual shape and internal motion of this distant galaxy much more clearly than has been possible until now.”

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another galaxy, large enough to bend the light coming from behind it, magnifying and distorting it -- lining up so precisely that it turns the light from SDP.81 into an almost perfect circle -- an effect known as an Einstein ring. The combination of gravitational lensing’s magnification and the strength of ALMA allow us to see SDP.81 in such detail. And because it is so far away, the light

we see from the galaxy dates back almost to the beginning of the universe, which is estimated to be around 13.82 billion years ago -- distances that are usually too far to see. “Gravitational lensing is used in astronomy to study the very distant, very early Universe because it gives even our best telescopes an impressive boost in power,” said ALMA Deputy program Scientist Catherine Vlahakis. “With the astounding level of detail in these new ALMA images, astronomers will now be able to reassemble the information contained in the distorted image we see as a ring and produce a reconstruction of the true image of the distant galaxy.” Taken in October last year as part of an ALMA program to test and verify the telescope’s highest resolving power -- achieved when the antennas are at their highest separation, 15 metres apart -- the highest resolution image was made by observing the bright light emitted by the galaxy’s cosmic dust, creating a circle that is almost complete. Other details observed by ALMA in images at slightly lower resolu-

little more than two weeks before the apple watch goes on sale on April 24, the Cupertino-based company has released a first series of “Guided Tour” videos for its smart watch. Pre-ordering begins April 10. The videos available on the Apple website allow you to better understand how to receive and respond to messages on your watch, but also on how to personalize your screen and even share emotions and “tap” your friends. More videos are planned

for between now and its release date, most importantly regarding handling phone calls, listening to music and using Siri. There are two ways to order your watch: either by ordering it directly from the Apple website, or by reserving one at an Apple Store. Unlike for its other products, Apple hopes to make appointments with every future buyer in order to best determine the precise model that corresponds to his or her needs and to provide a quick how-to tutorial before completing the order.

The first generation of the apple watch is available in three model lines: Apple Watch Sport, from $349 to $399, the “classic” Apple Watch, from $549 to $1,100 and Apple Watch Edition, from $10,000 to $17,000. The Apple Watch Edition model comes in 18-karat gold version with a sapphire crystal display. In related news, luxury customization company Goldgenie is already offering diamondencrusted Apple Watch models priced as high as £110,000 (about $164,000).

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he Centre gave the tobacco industry the green signal to sell its deadly wares without the prominent health warnings which were to be notified on April 1. The health ministry decided to defer the mandatory placement of pictorial and text warnings that occupy 85% of the packaging on all tobacco products. This was prompted by the recommendations of a parliamentary panel which called for a review of both the scientific evidence on the health effects of tobacco and the economic impact of such a regulation. In the public debates that followed several key themes emerged: First, conflict of interest, involving an MP, who owns a large beedi factory, participating in its deliberations and contributing to its recommendation to defer the warnings; second, questioning of the tobacco-cancer link, by some members of the committee; third, the need for prominent pictorial health warnings; fourth, obligations under the Indian and international laws, and fifth, the spurious choice between people’s health and loss of employment for those engaged in tobacco farming or manufacture. Some of these issues can be easily dealt with. The conflict of interest involving the beedi baron is too transparent to require a comment. To better appreciate his concern for his employees, it would be helpful to know how many workers in his Rs 250-crore business have risen above the poverty line. The challenge to scientific evidence on the harmful effects of tobacco echoes the early tactics of the tobacco industry in denying a link between smoking and cancer or heart disease. In most parts of the world, the industry has given up that pretence when confronted by a

compelling body of evidence from its own internal documents. Yet, we are now asked whether there is such a link by learned MPs. When challenged, the question was reframed to ask if there was Indian evidence on beedis as distinct from western evidence on cigarettes. Indeed, there is compelling evidence of a link between cancer and heart disease even for beedi smoking from studies conducted by credible Indian institutions for over three decades. It is a pity that the sceptics did not first seek information from the health ministry before stopping the clock on the health warnings or making public pronouncements that better fit the Flat Earth Society. “All smokers don’t get cancer and some non-smokers do. So where is the link?” questioned some MPs. This again had been answered in the past. Smokers, as a group, are at a greater risk of serious disease and death than non-smokers. It is that ratio of higher risk that steers the scientific conclusion of harm and guides public policy. Every car that drives through a red light does not have an accident and some cars which stop at a red light may get hit from behind. Nevertheless, a car which speeds through a red light is far more likely to have an accident than a car that stops. This estimation of risk, based on large numbers, is analogous to risk estimates for smoking and disease. “Why the big warnings? We already have a 40% warning, that should suffice” was another poser. Bigger is better for attention and impact. Who would know that better than politicians who resort to 30foot cardboard cut-outs during poll

campaigns? They do not distribute passport size photos to capture voter attention. In a country, where the poor are the most frequent consumers of tobacco — especially beedis — and also have the lowest levels of literacy and education, prominent pictorial health warnings are the most effective mode of communicating the health risks of tobacco. The current pictorial warnings count for 20% of the front and back surfaces combined. As such, it is less than the 30% minimum recommended by the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to which India is a signatory. Further, many countries have adopted or are moving to warnings around 80%. Australia, Ireland and Britain have introduced plain packaging and prominent pictorial warnings for all tobacco products. New Zealand will follow soon. Similar legislation has been proposed as a Private Member’s Bill in the Parliament by BJD’s Jay Panda. It is painful when the argument of “free adult choice to smoke” is trotted out by some political leaders. Tobacco is an advertised addiction and marketed malady that traps people in a deadly habit when they are not fully aware of the risks. If ‘free informed choice’ is indeed the principle being upheld, why shy away from large pictorial warnings? To say that these warnings will adversely affect business is a tacit ADMISSION that people may make the right choice to stay away from tobacco if risk is effectively communicated. Then there is the biggest smokescreen of all: The bogey of lost employment. Success in tobacco control will bring down prevalence rates over several years — not days. As the population grows, even a de-

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creasing prevalence will still mean large absolute numbers of unfortunate tobacco addicts who will keep the industry alive, even as tobacco deaths mount. It is also self-contradictory to say that we abide by the Indian tobacco control law of 2003 and the FCTC both of which have the goal of reducing the prevalence of tobacco consumption and, at the same time, stall any tobacco regulation on the ground that it will reduce tobacco consumption. Is it the intent of tobacco’s defenders that the industry must be perpetually protected and tobacco consumption forever maintained at a high level because it provides employment? Must the poor continue to spend money on tobacco to provide profit to the industry? Of course, we need to provide economically viable alternative farming options and occupations to tobacco farmers and workers. These will come through affirmative action and not through alibis that perpetuate the trade and threat of tobacco. Such transition has to be steered by

the government with initial marketsupported mechanisms. Beedi workers too cannot remain yoked to poverty to churn out wealth for the industry. They need to be assisted in moving to more gainful and socially beneficial occupations. Political will can create the momentum for concerted multi-sectoral action, to save both lives and livelihoods. That many lives are lost prematurely due to tobacco must not be forgotten. Who holds the brief for the million-plus Indians who die every year from tobacco-related diseases? Who will act to protect the future of young Indians who are being lured to become new tobacco victims? That duty falls upon MPs to rise above party affiliations and sectoral interests to fulfil their commitment to the people. Parliament must take the lead in designing a viable plan for ushering a tobaccofree society in India by 2035, with an immediate start. That is the legacy the present MPs must leave for their children, grandchildren and all of India.

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‘Pak’s growing nuclear arsenal is South Asia’s biggest concern’

escribing nucleararmed Pakistan as “unquestionably the big-

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gest concern” to stability in South Asia, a leading US daily said the world powers that worked on the

Iran deal should now turn their attention to the “troubled region with growing nuclear risks of its

own”. “The world’s attention has rightly been riveted on negotiations aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear programme. If and when that deal is made final, America and the other major powers that worked on it — China, Russia, Britain, France and Germany — should turn their attention to South Asia, a troubled region with growing nuclear risks of its own,” was told in an editorial. The editorial, titled “Nuclear Fears in South Asia”, said the situation in the region cannot be ignored by the major world powers, no matter how preoccupied they may be by the long negotiations with Iran as India, China and Pakistan are moving ahead with plans to deploy nuclear weapons in the Indian Ocean. The editorial said Pakistan is “hardly alone in its potential to cause regional instability,” with China continuing to build up its nuclear arsenal, now estimated at 250 weapons. It added the continuous investments by the country in military arsenal capable of carrying nuclear warheads “reflect the Pakistani Army’s continuing ob-

session with India as the enemy, a rationale that allows the generals to maintain maximum power over the government. “At the same time, Pakistan has sunk deeper into chaos, threatened by economic collapse, the weakening of political institutions and, most of all, a Taliban insurgency that aims to bring down the state,” it said. On India’s part, which has a nuclear arsenal of 110 weapons compared to Pakistan’s 120, PM Narendra Modi has made it clear that Islamabad can expect retaliation if Islamic militants carry out a terrorist attack in India, as happened with the 2008 attack in Mumbai, the editorial continued. “Pakistan has left open the possibility that it could be the first to use nuclear weapons in a confrontation, even one that began with conventional arms,” it said. It added that “even more troubling” is the fact that the Pakistani Army has become increasingly dependent on the nuclear arsenal because Pakistan cannot match the size and sophistication of India’s conventional forces.

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Good education doesn’t ensure a ‘happy life’

f you are well educated, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your chances of happiness in life are better than others,

says a new study. A new mental health research from a US-based university, examined socioeconomic factors related to high men-

tal wellbeing, such as level of education and personal finances. Low educational attainment is strongly associated with mental ill-

ness but the research team wanted to find out if higher educational attainment is linked with mental well-being. The team found all

levels of educational attainment had similar odds of high mental well-being. High mental wellbeing was defined as ‘feeling good and functioning well’. People with high levels of mental well-being manage to feel happy and contented with their lives more often than those who don’t because of the way they manage problems and challenges especially in relationships with others. Sarah Stewart-Brown, a researcher, said that the findings were quite controversial because they had expected to find the socio-economic factors that are associated with mental illness would also be correlated with mental well-being. Stewart-Brown also added that given the well-recognised association between ethnicity and detention under the Mental Health Act and the more general associations between mental illness and ethnicity, they were very surprised to find substantially increased odds of high mental well-being among minority ethnic groups. The team used existing data to reach a certain conclusion. The correlates of high mental wellbeing are different from those of low mental well-being, but the latter closely mirror the correlates of mental illness.

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urpreet Singh, who stepped into Rajeev Khandelwal’s shoes to play Sujal Garewal in ‘Kahiin Toh Hoga’ after his exit, is back on the tube. Last seen in ‘Rangrasiya’, he will feature opposite Bollywood actress

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Gurpreet Singh with Sunny Leone in Aahat

Sunny Leone in ‘Aahat’. He says, “This is the first time I’m doing a horror show. I’m playing a Bollywood hero and Sunny’s lover in this special episode.” While the actor has featured in several shows since Kahiin..., he is still recognised as Sujal.

Does the fact that the character continues to overshadow his present, pinch him? “How can it bother me when all I get for that role is appreciation? Actors are always remembered as their maiden characters. It’s been eight years since my outing as

Vidya Balan to do an Oprah Winfrey-style TV show

Sujal, but people still address me as him while asking for pictures and autographs. It feels nice that the character is still fresh in their minds. My life changed overnight after I bagged the part. I’m happy to be still remembered as Sujal,” he says.

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do TV shows.” Vidya added that she wouldn’t mind doing a talk show: “There are two ideas I was approached for sometime back, but I’ve asked the makers to develop the concept first. If I like the final concept, then maybe I will go ahead. Vidya said she had been offered Nach Baliye 7, which she refused, but added that she “will never rule out television”, the tabloid reported. In another interview, Vidya had said, “ “When the writing gets to a level of Mad Men or Six Feet Under, then I will be more than happy to do television shows. I don’t want to be part of just another reality or fiction show that does not interest me.”

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idya Balan may soon make her television comeback with an Oprah Winfrey-style talk show. Mumbai Mirror reported on Wednesday that Viday Balan is in talks with a Hollywood studio to host a CHAT show for a US television network. Vidya, who made a mark for herself with powerful roles in films such as Paa (2009) and Kahaani (2012), is yet to give a final confirmation to the show producers. Earlier, Vidya Balan had told Hindustan Times, “The 37-year-old says that she may consider TV only if the content matches the level of writing in international shows: “When the writing gets to a level of Mad Men or Six Feet Under, then I will be more than happy to

Gurpreet now wants to play a full-fledged role in a daily soap. “My previous show Rangrasiya was supposed to run for long, but it ended abruptly. Once things fall into place, I will be on the small screen again with a pivotal role,” he signs off.

t a time when people find it difficult to do a single daily soap, actress Sara Khan is working on three shows — ‘Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls’, ‘Zindagi WINS’ and the travel show ‘Kahi Suni’. And she admits that juggling multiple projects is anything but easy. “I am currently shooting for both Thakur Gurls and Zindagi WINS. I have already shot twenty-six epi-

sodes for a travel show and the dubbing is still on. I hardly have any time for my family and myself. However, whenever I get time, I hit the gym and try and organise family get-togethers,” she says. Ask her about whether she is still a practising psychologist and she replies, “I will both act and practise till the time I breathe my last. My practice only took a backseat when I was writing a book.”

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Paneer Capsicum Sabji Pork vindaloo

Ingredients

4 dried red chillies, coarsely chopped 3 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (see note) 60ml (1/4 cup) grapeseed oil 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon garam masala 60ml (1/4 cup) malt vinegar 1.6kg boneless pork leg roast, rind and fat removed, cut into 3cm pieces 2 cardamom pods, bruised 1 cinnamon stick 375ml (1 1/2 cups) water Steamed saffron SunRice Basmati Rice, to serve Mint and cucumber raita, to serve Naan bread, to serve

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Method:

Use a mortar and pestle to finely grind the chilli, cumin, peppercorns, coriander and mustard seeds. Transfer to a food processor. Heat 1 tablespoon of the OIL in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and stir for 6 minutes or until golden. Transfer to the food processor. Add the garlic, ginger, salt, sugar and garam masala to the food processor. Process until a coarse paste forms. Add the vinegar and process to combine. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the remaining oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Cook pork, in 2 batches, for 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining oil to pan. Add chilli paste, cardamom and cinnamon. Stir for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add pork. Stir for 2 minutes or until combined. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until a sauce forms. Stir in the water. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours or until pork is tender and sauce is thick. Serve with rice, raita and naan bread.

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A glass of wine a day may keep depression away

e have all heard that drinking a glass of red wine in moderation may be good for our health. But now, researchers have found that drinking wine may also reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine. Researchers from Spain analyzed 2,683 men and 2,822 women over a 7-year period from the predimed Trial - a study that conducts research around

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nutrition and cardiovascular risk. All participants were between 55 and 80 years of age, with no history of depression or alcoholrelated problems when the study began. They were required to complete a validated 137-item food frequency questionnaire annually in order to assess their alcohol intake, and their mental health and lifestyle was analyzed throughout the study period. The findings of the study

revealed that those who drank moderate amounts of alcohol (5 to 15 g a day) were less likely to suffer from depression. Additionally, those who drank a moderate amount of wine on a weekly basis (two to seven small glasses a week), were found to have an even lower risk of depression. The researchers say these results remained the same even when accounting for lifestyle and social factors, such as marital

status, smoking and diet. However, further findings suggest that wine consumption exceeding seven glasses a week could increase the risk of depression. The study authors add that greater alcohol consumption was more frequently attributed to males, with 88% drinking more than 15 g of alcohol each day. Previous research from the predimed trial has suggested that low-moderate amounts of alcohol could protect against

heart disease, and the study authors say the process may be linked: ”Unipolar depression and cardiovascular disease are likely to share some common pathophysiological mechanisms. Moderate alcohol intake, especially alcohol from wine, has been repeatedly reported to be inversely associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Some of the responsible mechanisms for this inverse association are likely to be involved also in a reduced risk of depression.” Although the study authors say there are many strengths for this study, including the large sample size, they warn of some limitations. “We are not exclusively using a clinical diagnosis of depression. Probably, we are achieving a high specificity at the expense of losing sensitivity,” say the researchers. “Moreover, there is a possibility that patterns of alcohol consumption may be associated with decisions to seek care. If heavy drinkers were less likely to seek medical care, this could result in the rates of depression being under-estimated among heavy drinkers.” Previous research has suggested that wine consumption could promote many other health benefits. A study from the University of Leicester last year found that a chemical in red wine, called resveratol, could help to prevent cancer. Other research from the University of Barcelona suggested that compounds found in wine may even protect against severe sunburn.

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City of Palaces

One of South India’s most famous tourist destinations, Mysuru (which recently changed its name from Mysore) is known for its glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments and buildings. Its World Heritage–listed palace may be what brings most travellers here, but it’s also a thriving centre for the production of premium silk, sandalwood and incense. These days ashtanga yoga is another drawcard, attracting visitors worldwide with its reputation as one of India’s best places to practice yoga.

History:

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The word Mysore is a corrupted version of “mysooru”, which is derived from the word “mahishur” or “Mahishasurana Ooru”, which means the town of Mahishasura in Kannada, the local language. Mysore has been associated with the Puranic story found in the Devi Bhagavatha. According to the story in the Devi Purana, Mysroe was ruled by the demon Kind Mahishasura. Mahishasura was a buffalo-headed monster. In response to the prayer by the Gods and Goddesses to save them from the demon, Goddess Parvathi, took birth as Chamundeshwari and killed the monster on top of the Chamundi hill near Mysore. Hence the hill and the city have the names Chamundi Hill and Mysore respectively.

Folk Art of Mysore

Karnataka has a rich tradition of folk arts and folklore. Different branches of folk art like singing, drama, dance and puppet shows are popular in the rural parts of Karnataka. On different festivals and especially during Dasara these artistes visit the city of Mysore and perform. In the olden days they performed before the King, today they perform on the streets of Mysore or in specially designated areas during Dasara. Presentation of Folk Art by popular folk groups of the state has become an established and regular part of the Dasara celebrations. These folk artistes form part of the famous Dasara procession as well. Bessu Kamsale, Somanakunitha and Yasksghagana the popular folk art of Karnataka form an integral part of the Dasara celebrations and the procession. Beesu Kamasale has been recognized as a leading folk art of India and many leading groups have taken part in national and international cultural festivals. Yakashgana is a nightlong stage play, where the actors enact episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata throughout the night.

Cuisine of Mysore

Mysore is in South India and like all the other states in this part of the country, most of the food is rice based. There is more to Mysore cuisine that the famous dosa and idli that is well known all over the world as the food of the South. Though idli and dosa form an important part of the cuisine of Mysore but the different types of dosas and idlis and chutneys to accompany them will take one by surprise. Traditional Mysore breakfast is simple, wholesome and delicious. Most of them are rice based and are normally served with chutney. Though the all time favourite is dosa with potato filling eaten with sambar and coconut chutney and onion chutney. There are other types of dosas like set-dosa, rava or semolina dosa. Another type of idli that is commonly eaten is ‘thatte idlis’ (flat idlis). The other popular breakfast is ‘uppittu’ (roasted semolina laced with chillies, coriander leaves, mustard and cumin seeds).

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Mysore is a major city of Karnataka. Mysore has a rich and vibrant history and heritage and hence attracts a huge number of tourists. Mysore is known all over the world for its sandalwood and classic silks. Mysore has grand palaces, majestic temples and beautiful gardens all of which retain their old world charm to this day. Mysore is located in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau. The district of Mysore is an undulating tableland that is partly covered by granite outcrops and fringed with lush green forests. The city is at 770m above sea level and 140kms from Bangalore, the state capital. Mysore has an area of 6,268 sq km and a population of 22,81,653 (1991 census). The city is also known as the City of Palaces, Mysore has always enchanted its visitors with its quaint charm.

Culture of Mysore

Mysore has been a city where all religions have co-existed in harmony for many centuries. Even when Mysore was culturally at its zenith under the Vijayanagar Empire and the Wodeyars the rulers always encouraged all religions and cultures without any discrimination. The continuous patronage and support of the Kings in every field led to the evolution of a distinct style known as the “Mysore Style” in the all the fields like painting, architecture, music, poetry etc. Over a period of time as this culture SPREAD far and wide it was prefixed with the word “Mysore” to identify the unique cultural heritage. To this day in Karnataka the best quality jasmine flowers are referred to as Mysooru Maligae (Mysore Jasmine).

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By Road Mysore is 139kms to the south west of Bangalore. The state highway that connects these two cities is very well maintained. Travelling from Bangalore to Mysore by road is a pleasant experience and will take about 3hrs. The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation has excellent bus service to Mysore. By Train Mysore is connected with a number of trains to Bangalore. The super fast luxury train the Shatabdi Express connects Mysore to Madras. The quickest and most comfortable way to reach Mysore is via Bangalore. By Air The nearest airport to Mysore is Bangalore (139 km). All the domestic airlines in the country operate their flights to Bangalore from all the major cities in the country. Some INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES too have flights to Bangalore. Bangalore is to have an international airport shortly.

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efore he made a mark in Bollywood with Aashiqui 2 (2013), actor Aditya Roy Kapur, 29, had featured in supporting roles in Action Replayy (2010) and Guzaarish (2010). Now, after tasting success as a popular lead actor, Aditya says that he never thought he could be the ‘hero’ . “The roles that I played before Aashiqui 2 were not really hero roles. This is because I never imagined myself as a hero. I have not grown up watching Hindi cinema, and my understanding of the industry is very different,” says Aditya. Although he has now carved a niche for himself,

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Monthly Astrology - April 2015 Aries – Mesha This position will make you a busy person. You will have some of your writings published or have correspondences with many people. A number of short journeys you may also have. You will spend a good part of your time in informal studies and also enjoy sports activities., a little bit of a restless period, with increased amount of traveling, fatigue and change of places, and high expenses, there could be some smaller health complications too such as intermittent head or eye pains or excessive acidity and stomach disorders; beware of false allegations as some people jealous of you could make false allegations, if parents are living this is bit problematic month for the father too. Towards the end month the situation will gradually improve.

Taurus – Vrushabha

Except for health- matters, the position is all right. You must take proper care of your health; the health may cause you some concern. Your spouse may become a spendthrift and some of your enemies may remain in your circle in disguise as friends. All these may make you worried and you must remain alert and retain your cool. In other respects it is very good. You may have some improvements in your career; your responsibility will increase and so will be your earnings. You will also have gains from some other sources. You are to avoid speculations. Gemini – Mithuna You will enjoy good health and so will do the other members of the family. Your familylife will be blissful and bright with happiness. Your earnings will receive a boost and you will have new acquisitions which will improve your living condition and increase your satisfaction. Your relationships with relatives and friends will improve. In profes-

sional sphere, things will be in your favor during this period. You will secure favors from persons of rank and authority, besides enjoying many other benefits. Opportunities will come your way and you will make timely use of them in a prudent way. Socially you will gain more popularity and prestige.

You may have to face problems either in relation to health or else people jealous of you creating trouble. You should remain on the alert and leave no scope for this otherwise you may have a setback at the close of the period. During the period however you will enjoy good material prosperity and you may have some journeys in connection with your profession. The relationship with your family- members may come under strain. Your health might be somewhat affected and expenses may considerably increase which could keep you tense. Doing remedies such as Navagraha Shanthi Poojas are good. Libra – Tula

Cancer – Kataka

You will have success in your endeavors and may have gains from various sources. You may have good gains from a new venture and also from prudent investments. Some of your ambitions will be realized and you may secure a lucrative promotion that offers liberal perquisites as well. In academic pursuits also you would gain distinction. You will be fortunate in respect of romantic liaisons. Your familylife will be joyful and happy; some of your children could be a source of pride. You may have journeys in connection with your profession which will be fruitful. You will have success in all your endeavors and may have gains from various sources. You may have good gains from a new venture and also from prudent investments.

Leo –Simha

Virgo – Kanya

Although you may derive benefits from Govt. authorities and gain popularity, the position is not good for your own health; you may suffer from headache and eyecomplaints. The health of your spouse also may deteriorate. By exercising your willforce and putting forward your endeavors you may be able to overcome your problems. You may have new acquisitions which will make your life more comfortable. You will form new business relationships and make new deals. Journeys to distant places and contacts/ collaborations with foreigners will be fruitful.

You will be fortunate in respect of romantic liaisons You will form new relationships and make new deals. Journeys to distant places and contacts/ collaborations with foreigners will be fruitful. You will be moving in high circles and become more influential. You will have new acquisitions and precious adornments which will increase your satisfaction. You will have a pleasant time to enjoy the luxury and comforts of life. You may have some costly acquisitions which will increase your satisfaction and raise your social status. All your efforts during the period will bear fruit and contribute to your progress. You will receive favours from your superiors and secure betterment in career.

Scorpio – Vruschika

You may be benefited by receiving a windfall quite unexpectedly. You will form new friendships and will become very popular in your friends’ circle. Some of your ambi-

tions may be realized and you may have new acquisitions that will add to your comfort. You will lead a prosperous and happy familylife; there could be a celebration in the family. The performance of your children will instill a sense of pride and joy in your mind. You may spend a lot for having some renovations done to your housebuilding. Sagittarius – Dhanu

You will have joyful home-life as your children will make you happy by their successes in academic pursuits and extra-curricular activities. You yourself can receive some acclaim and become distinguished by securing a lucrative promotion or some recognition in academic pursuits . Your earnings will increase considerably but you should avoid speculations for preventing possibility of losses; although you can opt for starting a new venture. You will become very popular in society in general and more so among the circle of your friends. Capricorn – Makara You should take more care of your health as you may suffer from cold or some other obstructive ailments which might lead to complications if neglected. Your familylife may become unhappy as your spouse may not be co-operative and supporting. You might become quite depressed and feel helpless as the things around you are not in proper order. Some of your superiors may be difficult-to-please hard taskmasters who can only be appeased by dedicated hard work and submissiveness. You should ensure that you do not antagonize any of them. Otherwise your professional prospects could become blocked and you may be forced to look for changes. You may have to face many problems in your

Readers please note that the below predictions are given according to North Indian tradition of Hindu Vedic Astrological methods, using your Lagna as the base. home-front and in respect of property- matters. Dealing in land, buildings, or properties could fetch you good returns. But the time is not suitable for speculations. Aquarius – Kumbha This is a favorable position. Your popularity will be high and you will form new relationships. The relationships with your co-borns and neighbors will become very cordial. You may have pleasant short-trips and excursions. Your interest in art and music will increase and you may acquire an object of art or a music system. Your familylife will be joyful and happy. In professional sphere the goings-on will be smooth and progressing. You may receive favors from a person of an authoritative or influential position . Your earnings will increase as you may have gains from newer avenues as well.

Pisces - Meena

You may have wasteful expenditures leading to financial difficulties. You should proper care about your health and you should also avoid speculations. Journeys during this period is far less to be fruitful excepting in the direction of north. Be cautious and go slow. In professional sphere, you may have to overcome some obstacles and impediments; as some of your superiors may become openly enimical and try to block your prospects. Instead of becoming argumentative you should become more diplomatic and tactful by developing a compromising nature.

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ifferent religious faiths only present different routes to the same goal. Hindu is not the name of any religion: the term, broadly speaking, refers to the people who lived near the river Sindhu. Over the centuries, gradually, the size of this population has increased and so also the idea of being Hindu. Several sects emerged with independent thinking and experiences and slowly every aspect of

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that got absorbed in the mind of the inhabitants. The broadness does not get reflected in rejection, it gets broader only through inclusion and that is how Indianness or Hindu-ness emerged and survived. Many gods and goddesses were created and so also many streams of philosophy. And the beauty is that everything survived. There is still so much space to accommodate all the new ideas which are yet to come.

This is evident particularly in a Bhagwad Gita verse which assures further incarnation for the sake of keeping the principle of all-inclusiveness intact – this reflects on the vast conceptualisation and broadmindedness extant in the region. In the backdrop of all such lofty thoughts, religious intolerance and violence appear really contradictory. At the same time, it is also clear that the solution

does not lie in negating religion or spirituality. From an operational point of view, religion is an essential first step and therefore every religion is meaningful. Ramakrishna Paramhansa practiced various religions at different points in time and attained the same experience at the end of every practice. He categorically rejected the idea of glorifying one against the other. If conflicts emerge in the first step itself they would get aggravated further. Narrow and distorted thoughts take us far away from spiritual attainments. Therefore, it requires a great deal of effort to know what is false, what illusionary and what is based on fanaticism. Then comes the greater responsibility. A true devotee has to try for his own spiritual PROGRESS and contribute towards creating a spiritual society where others can also understand and enjoy the importance of spiritualism. Once you are a true spiritualist you are indeed courageous. You have no attachment for yourpossessions nor do you seek fame because you have no fear of losing them. A true spiritualist, therefore, can bring about social reform by speaking out against those acting from a petty mindset. Vivekananda did not advocate staying away from society and turning a deaf ear to human

suffering. An empty stomach will not permit an in-depth understanding of higher values. Similarly some other basic necessities are required to be addressed before one can take to the path of spiritualism. The path cannot be smooth because higher the objective, greater the hindrances. And more protests would come from the powerful ones who have been enjoying and managing resources forcefully, whether in explicit or implicit ways. But one must keep the faith, for courage and spiritualism are inseparable. We do really need public discourse on matters of higher knowledge, and youth need to be involved in questioning accepted beliefs and understanding deeper philosophy. Parental concerns are often exercised for material achievements only. Among friends the topic is avoided because either the topic appears outdated or everyone is too preoccupied with his list of do’s which promise material gains. If that is the way of life we choose then we are certain to approach fragility and vulnerability which can shake the existence of the entire human race. It is high time that we talk about spiritual poverty while we refer to different aspects of poverty on the material plane.

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r. X movie is a story of how a man gets invisibility powers, and becomes a vigilante to take on revenge from people who have wronged him. Emraan Hashmi plays a person who is forced to become a vigilante after he was tried to be murdered. A good cop, Emraan gets entangled in a treacherous scheme and is left to die in a chemical factory by people who blow it up with the intention to kill him. However, as fate would have it, the chemicals in the factory does not kill him but cause a reaction that turns Emraan invisible. Mr. X is visible only in sunlight and neon blue light, but otherwise is invisible. With his newfound powers, he decides to take revenge on those who are not only responsible for his state but

are also hatching a devious, evil plan. He becomes the man who is not afraid to break the law because he wants to protect it. Mr. X is an Indian 3D sci-fi superhero film directed Vikram Bhatt and written by Shagufta Rafique, while Mukesh Bhatt is producing the film. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur, and is a story of how a man gets invisibility POWERS, and becomes a vigilante to take on revenge from people who have wronged him. The film is loosely based on Kevin Bacon-starrer, Hollow Man which is also based on HG Well’s novel, The Invisible Man. Official trailer was out on 5 March 2015. The film will be released in both 2D as well as in 3D formats.

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Akshay Kumar: Bebo is my lucky charm

kshay Kumar, who is currently BUSY with promotions of Gabbar Is Back, was overheard saying that Kareena Kapoor Khan’s song in the

movie, Teri Meri Kahaani, is a treat. Says he, “Bebo has been an integral part of my career; we’ve done many movies together and I hope we do many more.”

According to Akshay, Kareena is the quintessential Bollywood heroine who is also a terrific performer. He adds, “Bebo knows how deeply I appreciate her effort and

expertise. She is my lucky charm. I’m sure viewers are going to love her in Teri Meri Kahaani. She has brought a kindness to our film like no other.”

Gabbar Is Back, that is touted as a summer vacation treat, focuses on an aam aadmi (Akshay, whose screen name is Gabbar) waging war against corruption. While Gabbar is the tough guy, he also has a soft and emotional side when it comes to his family. The actor will be seen romancing Kareena in the soulful number, Teri Meri Kahaani, which happens to be the first song to be launched for this film. This track will take viewers through the emotional journey of the couple. It’s a well-known fact that Kareena does special appearances only for close friends. She had earlier done the ‘Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita...’ number for Rowdy Rathore, co-produced by Shabinaa Khan. And this time also, Akshay and Shabinaa really wanted her in this film. Excited about the song, Kareena said, “I’m an emotional person. For me, relationships in the industry are of prime importance. My song in Gabbar Is Back is for my friend Shabinaa. I had a great time doing a cameo in the Rowdy Rathore song too and shooting for this song was even more fun and enjoyable.” Gabbar Is Back, produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Sanjay Leela Bhansali; co-produced by Shabinaa Khan releases on May 1.

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anika Kapoor takes yet another item number in her stride-’Desi Look’. Composed by Dr. Zeus with minimalistic lyrics by Kumaar, it is-believe it or nuts!-almost a patriotic song (‘Meri desi look pe mar gaye gore gore chhokre’) in tenor complete with sexist terrorism (‘Ek aankh mujhpe / Dooji kurti ke hook pe’)! of course, after ‘Chhil Gaye Naina’ (NH10), this is a sharp comedown in vocal and compositional quality for the singer, but then the transient gimmicky appeal of the song will see it through. Simple guitar riffs begin the Uzair Jaswal-rendered ‘Tere Bin Nahin Laage Jiya’’re-created’ by Amaal Mallik and written by Kumaar. The lyrics are decent, which does not mean fresh (at all), and the tune appeals in the classic contemporary Sufi mould. The melody is familiar, with some good flourishes helping us overlook the over-stereotyped nature of the song and Uzair’s Ankit Tiwari-esque breathless and edgyvoiced rendition. What Amaal has added is that he has got Uzair to sing deeper rather than the superficial singing he has done in his original version, put in some soul and improved on the orchestration. This is evident even more in the other version sung by Tulsi Kumar, Daboo Malik, Aishwarya Nigam and Alam Khan, which is much more melodious. Amaal has mixed in Punjabi and Rajasthani folk and given it an almost LaxmikantPyarelal-esque melodic ambience. The male flourishes help in creating a haunting feel. Amaal also composes the familiar strains of ‘Saiyyan Super-

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star’, which would have been admirable had it been the first of such songs in the last few years. Here is where a smartly-written (Kumaar) song is sung with full zest by-surprise!-Tulsi Kumar, who is normally saddled with lowenergy numbers. The tune is an energetic O.P. Nayyar-meet-Anu Malik number that is however given the kind of tepid desi treatment typical of Vishal-Shekhar and Salim-Sulaiman. Here is where some truly energetic orchestration and punch would have added lots to the number. Tony Kakkar creates the overfamiliar ‘Bhatt’ian ‘Khuda Bhi’ sung by Mohit Chauhan. We feel that it’s high time this term ‘Bhatt’ian was incorporated in Hindi film music lexicon, going by the number of songs that follow this style created for the Bhatts by Pritam and lyricist Sayeed Quadri since Gangster! Here, Manoj Muntashir reworks the concept of the classic 1970 song ‘Khuda Bhi Aasmaan Se Jab Zameen Par Dekhta Hoga’ (Dharti) written by Rajendra Krishan. Manoj’s words ‘Itni anmol cheez de di kaise /Sochta hoga’ replace the simpler, more meaningful ‘Mere mehboob ko kisne banaya / Sochta hoga’. The lyrics have nothing novel, but the placid tones (except when Mohit is made to raise his pitch) and the mood orchestration work for a while. Tony’s other song, ‘Ek Do Teen Chaar’ (sung by Neha and Tony Kakkar) is a gimmicky affair written by Tony himself. Neha tries to be saucy and coquettish, but the composition lacks the strength to let this mood bloom. The intended erotic element (‘Teri ka-

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mar pe mera haath / Haath yeh mera kare shaitaani / Wapas ghar pe chal na yaar’) falls FLAT on its face with its clumsy tastelessness. This is the kind of song normally composed by the likes of Yo Yo Honey Singh or Meet Bros. Anjjan. And surprisingly it is Meet Bros. Anjjan who bring in a novel touch here with ‘Glamorous Ankhiyaan’ (Meet Bros Anjjan, Krishna Beura), with its element of folkmeets-classical-meets a dollop of Western with clever lyrics (Kumaar). Krishna shows the felicity he showed in classics like ‘Main jahaan rahoon’ in Namastey Lon-

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don. You have to listen carefully to Krishna, however, for his vocals resemble that of Himesh Reshammiya in the lower octaves in its nuances! However, Meet Bros. Anjjan are next saddled with a re-creation of Sajid-Wajid’s ‘Deewana tera’ from the top-selling T-Series non-film album ‘Deewana’ (2000). Sung by Arijit Singh (with the composers), it is notable for Arijit trying to salvage the song, a tough task in the absence of the original music composers! The modified lyrics by Kumaar are mundane. Meet Bros. Anjjan next ‘re-treat’ Ismail Darbar’s classic folk adap-

tation, ‘Dholi thaaro dhol’ (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) in the remaining track, ‘Dhol Baaje’ (Monali Thakur, Meet Bros Anjjan, Ved, Ambresh, Ashish). Monali Thakur delivers the classical expertise needed to let the song pick up. But the overall composition fails to impress despite the R.D. Burman-like percussive beats. Overall: Some tracks will help the film, some will be helped by the film, but the rest are largely fillers. With four of the nine tracks being re-creations, the score gets a fillip in theory.

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‘FOREIGN STUDENTS CONTRIBUTED AN UNPRECEDENTED $16.6 BILLION IN 2014’

ew thinking needed to grow international education in Australia. We were recently reminded of the vital importance of international education to our economy with new figures showing foreign students contributed an unprecedented $16.6 billion in 2014 – our fourth biggest export overall. There is no doubt we have the potential to do it but the need for ongoing innovation in the marketing of our brand and delivery of high-quality content, along with continued investment, are critical. In terms of student numbers, latest figures show that enrolments from India are up 55 per cent, Taiwan up 28 per cent, Vietnam up 26 per cent, Philippines up 17 per cent, China up 15 per cent and Malaysia 13 per cent. As part of his inspiring economic transformation plan, Prime Minister Modi has set his country the task of skilling and training 500 million Indians by 2022. India is looking to back its strengths and become the world’s leading centre for low cost, labour intensive manufacturing, under its ‘Make in India’

campaign. It is looking to create hundreds-of-millions of jobs and increase productivity, underpinned by major investments in innovation and infrastructure. We share much in common with India beyond a love of cricket, including democratic institutions and the English language. India – with as many as 350 million English-speaking citizens – is challenging the US as the world’s leading English-speaking country. Sure, we can look to increase the number of students studying in Australia. Last year, we welcomed more than 400,000 from over 150 markets. But, the potential exists to be teaching up to 10 million students within the region – within 10 years – if we adopt a wide range of different models across higher education, VET and secondary levels; the majority requiring some form of presence in the various markets. The ‘study in Australia’ model will only address a fraction of the global demand for higher skills. There are many potential students who cannot travel to Australia but still require skills and training. We know, for example, that employers and their workers don’t always require a full qualification. Often what they want is a partial qualification or proven skill that may or may not be accredited, but which is still delivered with the high quality for which Australian education is renowned. Blended education models will also have increasing appeal where for instance the majority of a course could be delivered in a student’s home country complemented by perhaps a flagship course or semester in Australia. In turn, Australian students can do likewise in a partnership edu-

cational institute. Late last year, for example, the government launched three innovative training products based on Australia’s training packages in India. These look at ways to train and assess workers and will be trialled by a number of Australian public and private providers in India over the next 12 months. These goals demand close cooperation between the sector and governments. I have tasked Austrade to work with Australia’s international education sector during 2015, including with nontraditional players, to develop a long-term market development strategy out to 2025. A spectacular opportunity lies before us. The real test is working out ways to make the most of it. The growth in demand for Australia’s world class educational and vocational training from countries in the Asia Pacific reflects the humanitarian miracle unfolding in our region. The prospects for further growth are obvious but the challenges are also formidable given the competition from our key competitors like the US, UK, Germany, France and Canada. Currently, we have about six per cent share of higher education students globally and have seen 15 per cent growth over the past year. In the vocational education and training (VET) space we have seen 20 per cent growth. The fundamental question is this: Are we in a position to accommodate continued growth of this scale and at the same time increase global market share? While China has long been our number one market the demand from across the region is quickly growing in large part driven by an exploding middle class. The changing face of the market can

be seen in figures showing that over the past 12 years India has gone from our ninth biggest market to second, Vietnam 17th to fourth, the Philippines 38th to 14th and so on. India is our top VET market having grown 27 per cent in the past year alone and the demand for international education that is set to come down the line from the sub-continent over the next decade will be phenomenal. Early this year I led a 450strong business mission to India, which included strong representation from our higher education, training and skills sectors. The determination within India to address its economic development challenges was palpable. In many regards, we can expect from India a repeat of what we have seen from China over the past 15 years. The scope for growth in our overall twoway trading relationship is clear when you consider our two-way trade with India is around $15.5 billion, compared to $160 billion with China – two countries with one billion-plus populations. It explains the logic in us looking to conclude a bilateral economic trade and investment agreement by the end of this year. Services, including education and training are a key focus of our negotiations. As mentioned, in higher education, we have seen 15 per cent growth in the past year, translating into record commencements of about 100,000. We are also seeing a shift in demand towards Masters as opposed to Bachelor degrees. This highlights how the market is forever evolving. Many providers are already beginning to expand their physical footprints off-shore through the development of campuses and partnerships. In secondary education, for instance, Hailey-

bury in 2013 opened a spectacular campus outside Beijing to educate Chinese students through to Year 12. This will be a feeder school through to Australian universities. The challenge for the sector is to engage millions of people in their own country through offshore delivery and by harnessing the power of digital technologies. Australia has wellestablished expertise in distance education, including online, and we can build on that foundation. The advent of Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs a few years ago demonstrates the power of online technology. While the initial emphasis was on tertiary courses, they can be applied to vocational skills and training for overseas students. We also need to work hard at adapting Australian vocational skills and training content to international needs. To their great credit, Australian providers are always trying new ways to deliver their product. As a government we are innovating too; testing approaches that may assist the delivery of Australian skills in-market. During our business mission to India, Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) teams in India and the Middle East briefed me on the opportunity for Australian providers to upgrade the skills of Indian workers who are preparing to work in the Middle East and Gulf States. Lateral thinking will create new opportunities. This will unearth new thinking and initiatives to support the potential for growth. It will complement the work of Federal Education and Training Minister, Christopher Pyne, who is currently finalising a broader national strategy for the international education sector.

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Sardar, Saba receive Padma Shri Award I ndian men’s hockey team captain Sardar Singh and former skipper of the national women’s side Saba Anjum were on Monday conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award by President Pranab Mukherjee at a glittering ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Both Sardar as well as Saba received the Arjuna Award in 2012 and 2013 respectively. The 28-year-old Sardar made his debut for the senior team against Pakistan in 2006 and since then he has played more than 200 international matches and has successfully contributed towards Indian hockey. Sardar is also the most sought-after player in the prestigious Hockey India League. Saba, on the other hand, was one of the most prominent forwards and represented India in the 2002 Asian Games, 2004 Asia Cup, Commonwealth Games in 2002 and 2006 and Junior World Cup in 2001. Congratulating the duo on the honour, Hockey India president Narinder Batra siad: “Hockey India is delighted and proud of both Sardar Singh and Saba Anjum for being conferred with the

Padma Shri Award today. Sardar has been contributing selflessly to the national team and Indian hockey since he started playing for the country and under his leadership India won the gold at the Asian Games last year. “Hockey India also congratulates Saba, who was one of the most prominent forwards of India and the world. Hockey India takes pride in congratulating both of them on this auspicious day.” A delighted and proud Sardar Singh said: “It is a great honour for me and I would take this opportunity to thank Hockey India for giving me the support which boosted my morale. Also, I must give credit of my success to the coaches, who have guided me and tirelessly worked with me during my journey in hockey.” Saba added: “I am honoured to receive this prestigious award from the President of India. I take this opportunity to thank Hockey India and the Government of India for recognizing my efforts and hard work. I would like to thank my coaches, teammates and my family for my success and achievements in my journey.”

Yuvraj is immensely motivated to perform in IPL: Kirsten

elhi Daredevils’ head coach Gary Kirsten said on Friday he wanted Yuvraj Singh in the team because of his great rapport with him during his tenure as the Indian cricket team boss. He also said the flamboyant all-rounder was motivated more than ever to perform in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “I had a great experience working with Yuvraj in the Indian team,” Kirsten said. “He is fit as he has ever been. For me, I really wanted him in this team as he is from this part of the world. I don’t think there is a guy more motivated than Yuvraj.” On the appointment of South African Jean Paul Duminy as the team’s captain, the World Cupwinning former India coach said that the left-hander has leadership credentials. “JP is a fantastic human being,” Kirsten said of his compatriot. “He has already started captaining South African T20 team. We wanted continuity as he has played for the franchise and knows a lot of Indian players. It was a natural choice. He has got good leadership credentials.” Kirsten also admitted he was up to the task of managing an IPL side last year when Delhi finished at the bottom of the eightteam tournament. “Yeah, could be. It’s a good observation. I think I was without a doubt (caught off-guard). I think I learnt a lot from last year that IPL is different to international crick-

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et. It takes a bit of getting used to for any coach,” Kirsten said.

“Physically, it’s a demanding tournament. Last year, we didn’t

have great back-up. But we do have some good combinations

this year. It’s about getting our thinking process right.”

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‘Govt should take note of hockey crisis’

he cash strapped Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is hoping that after the offer by Hockey India to help Pakistan come out of its financial crisis, the country’s government will finally come out of its slumber and release the much-needed

funds for the national game. HI had said that it was concerned with news reports about Pakistan being unable to send their team for the Olympic qualifying tournament in Holland due to financial crisis. HI had also added that it was willing to lend a help-

ing hand. A senior HI official said he could not imagine Olympic hockey tournament without Pakistan and India. “Yes, we got a official note from the Indian hockey officials enquiring from us what they can do to

help us come out of this financial crunch,” PHF secretary Rana Mujahid said. “We have called a meeting on Monday to discuss the Indian hockey offer which is very gracious of them but obviously we want our government to help bail

out hockey at this time,” Mujahid said. “Even though there was disagreement between the two hockey bodies after the incident in the Champions Trophy final which is an issue yet to be resolved, we think this move from HI is appreciable,” he said. The PHF announced last week that it was postponing a national training camp set up in Rawalpindi to prepare for the Olympic qualifying tournament because it could not pay the daily allowances of the players and coaches. Pakistan have also failed to send their team to Malaysia for the traditional Azlan Shah tournament, which started from Sunday due to lack of funds. While scheduled training tours of Australia and Korea as part of the preparations for the Olympic qualifiers late next month are also doubtful. “We need money to send our team for these tours and for the Olympic qualifying tournament in June and right now honestly speaking our financial situation is very-very bad which is why we were forced to temporarily close the national camp,” Mujahid said. “We just hope that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is our patron if chief issues, orders for release of urgent funds now to rescue hockey,” he said.

t’s no coincidence that the three best sides in the World Cup, Australia, New Zealand and India, were captained aggressively. Michael Clarke, Brendon McCullum and MS Dhoni all took the attitude, “Bugger the regulations, taking wickets is what winning-captaincy is all about.” It’s impossible to stifle the best batsmen, as witnessed by some of the extraordinary feats of AB de Villiers, the string of centuries amassed by Kumar Sangakkara and two history-making double hundreds by Chris Gayle and Martin Guptill. When it’s ‘their day’, players of that calibre will still regularly reach the boundary and clear it, no matter where the fieldsmen are placed. So the only hope is to try and dismiss them before the mayhem commences. There were numerous complaints about ODIs being boring, especially in the middle overs. Consequently, a host of stringent playing conditions and gimmicks (like powerplays and super subs), were introduced. None of these were designed to stretch the captain’s imagination and the batting powerplay is a perfect example of how it dulls the initiative. The bulk of the batting powerplays are taken at the compulsory stage, which is either a case of taking the easy way out or thoughtlessness, or a combination of both. With the dominance of bat over ball increasing everyday, it’s now

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become fashionable to retain wickets in order to launch a prolonged onslaught in the last 15 overs that are now treated as an elongated powerplay. What really makes the middle overs boring is when the fielding captain is happy to ‘just’ concede six runs an over and the batting side gratefully accepts the gifts on offer. If little risk is applied to batting, because of deep and meaningless fields, only a desperate or impetuous batsman is going to gift his wicket by holing out in the deep. How many times is it remarked upon that when captains are forced to bring fielders inside the circle by the regulations, a wicket is gained because a batsman holes out trying to loft a ball through the infield? I sympathise with captains having to deal with batsmen armed with lethal weapons that often make third man a more likely catching option than third slip. Nevertheless, Clarke, McCullum and Dhoni showed that, backed by good bowling, the search for wickets throughout an innings can be fruitful. Apart from introducing encouraging regulations - like reducing the field restrictions and having more flexible over allowances for bowlers - the way to improve captaincy is via pro-active selection. If selectors both choose and encourage aggressive captains and sack those who show little initiative, it’ll send a strong message.

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Proactive captaincy will ensure ODIs remain viable: Ian Chappell

A well played ODI should be exciting for the crowd and fulfilling for the players. The format will

remain a viable product as long as the regulations and captains encourage a spirited contest be-

tween bat and ball and there are an increasing number of teams of roughly equal ability.

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I will be able to do better in IPL 8: Virat Kohli

aptain Virat Kohli said Royal Challengers Bangalore’s star-studded batting line-up will be able to express itself better in IPL 8 with the arrival of players such as Darren Sammy and S Badrinath in the team. Besides the Indian player and former West Indies captain, Dinesh Karthik was also being bought at the auction, and the 26-year old Kohli said that it has provided depth to their batting line-up. “This season is pretty different for us because for the last three or maybe four years myself, Chris and AB have played under a lot of pressure because the batting revolved around the three of us. “If you look at the few other teams, they have a lot of depth in their batting which meant the guys could go and express themselves and play freely that worked for them,” Kohli said after the team’s jersey launch on Sunday. Things, this time around, could change for the better for RCB. “We had to be cautious and at the same time look to score runs which sort of put us under pressure at times but this time around we have got Dinesh Karthik, Darren Sammy, Badrinath and youngsters like Mandeep Singh coming into the batting line-up. “It is a very strong batting unit this time and we have got really good depth with great mixture of Indian youngsters and great bowlers from around the world and some good

power hitters. “This season the three of us can play the way we always wanted to play in T20 cricket like you see AB, playing the way he did in the World Cup. I am sure he will be feeling the same and he will be feeling relieved that he can start playing (his shots) from ball one, two or three. That is pretty exciting for us as a team,” he said. Kohli said they have a strong enough team to clinch the Indian Premier League trophy after featuring in two semifinals and final earlier. “We always aim to do well in the tournament. We have played the semifinals twice, played the final once, played the Champions League finals once and it is time that we cross that hurdle and we have a team which can cross the hurdle. “I am sure that the players we have retained and bought in the auction, we can create a good combination which gives us a good chance in the tournament. If 11 players believe that we can WIN then we will surely do well in the tournament.” World Cup Player of the Tournament Mitchell Starc has a knee niggle and Kohli said the Australian left-arm pacer is expected to join the team after three or four games. “He has had a couple of weeks rest and he will be joining us after three or four games. It is a great thing because you don’t want him

to get injured midway of the tournament. He would rather come fresh at the business end. The way he is bowling right now, he is probably the best fast bowler in the world at this stage. “We would love to have him at 100 percent fitness and the way he is bowling, he can turn things around for us later on. I hope he is coming into the good momentum that we create early on and he will only strengthen things for us, when he comes in,” he said. Asked if the players are tired after the long Australian tour, he said, “We have been out for a long time and it was a very high intensity tour with the World Cup, Test series and the Tri series. The body breaks down but as professional cricketers we learn how to recover from it and the 8-9 days break in between has helped us in getting recovered. I am looking forward to the IPL as we have a strong team in all the departments and it is going to be an exciting season for us.” The star batsman observed that the players won’t find it too difficult to adapt to T20 after playing in the World Cup and Test-series as it is easier to play in the shorter version after playing in the longer formats of the game. “It is not that difficult to switch playing from the longer format of the game to T20 cricket because you can be more relaxed and expressive. We have world CLASS players, like I said we have a lot of

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depth and we have taken a lot of batsmen, so we will be able to play more freely. “I think it is very important for a cricketer to play stress free in the shorter formats of the game to better your performance. I think if you switch from T20 cricket to Test cricket, it will be more challenging for the batsman. IPL has always been the tournament where players enjoy their cricket and that is the reason you see a different level of performance from a lot of players, because they are relaxed.” On the changing pattern of one day cricket from the World Cup with batsmen approaching the first

30 overs cautiously and attacking in the last 20 like in T20s, Kohli said he likes to divide the game in phases. “In a tournament like the World Cup, you have to play differently from the other tournaments because the risk taking is less. You know the importance of it. You want to make sure that you are 100 per cent on your game and when you are in form and you are doing well, you want to help the team as much as possible. I think it depends on the individual but I have always believed in dividing the game into different phases which works for me,” he said.

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Adam’s stunner among best in Premier League history

toke City midfielder Charlie Adam scored one of the greatest goals in Premier League history in his side’s 2-1 defeat at Chelsea. With City trailing 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, Adam illuminated a drab evening in west London with an audacious bolt from the blue in the 44th minute.

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Taking possession well inside his own half, the Scotland international looked up to see Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had strayed off his line. Even so it initially seemed nothing more than a reckless gamble when Adam shaped to shoot, yet his incredible drive from 65 yards out arrowed over Courtois, who

could only help the ball into the net as he back-pedalled in a futile attempt to prevent the wondergoal. “It’s a great goal to score. I saw the ‘keeper off his line, tried an effort and it went in,” Adam said. “I always have a look at the goalkeeper’s position throughout a match because these balls

move so much. “When you have that much space and time it’s nice to do something like that. I was just disappointed the keeper got a hand on it! “It was great to get back in the game but the biggest thing is we lost the match.” Adam’s moment of magic

brought back memories of David Beckham’s famous lob from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996, a goal widely regarded as one of the best in the Premier League’s 23-year history. The stunning strike also earned comparisons with Manchester United star Wayne Rooney’s gem against West Ham last season, Xabi Alonso’s goal from inside his own half for Liverpool against Newcastle in 2006 and Maynor Figueroa’s goal from the halfway line for Wigan against Stoke in 2009. “Charlie Adam! He tried that shot from the halfway line 3 times a game at Lfc. About bloody time!” tweeted Adam’s former Liverpool teammate Jamie Carragher. Adam’s rocket wasn’t enough for Stoke to earn a point against the leaders, but Blues boss Jose Mourinho said even legends like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi would have struggled to score a better goal. “It was a fantastic goal, every super player in the world would like to score a goal like that. Diego Maradona to Lionel Messi to all these brilliant players,” he said. “Not all of them did score that goal in their careers. But when my goalkeeper plays in the limit of the box he has to read the game and know the quality of the opponent. “Normally he would anticipate a shot like that from the moment we lost the ball, but it’s a great goal.”

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Health symptoms you can’t ignore

hile a few aches and pains are common, some symptoms might not just be what they seem like. Make sure you don’t ignore certain health symptoms... Recurring bloating While women tend to get bloated more often than men due to their menstrual cycle, if you discover that you’re bloated more often than not, it’s worth getting it investigated. Keep an eye out for gas, pain in the abdomen or difficulty while eating. It could be due to an underlying gynaecological problem, which may need to be checked. What to do: Visit your gynaecologist soon. Excruciating headaches A burst blood vessel in your brain could trigger sudden and extremely painful headaches. Called a ruptured aneurysm, this requires urgent attention. Additional symptoms include chest pain, exhaustion and deteriorating vision, which could indicate cardiac cephalgia or meningitis. What to do: Ask your GP whether you need to do any tests to diagnose the reason for the agonising headaches. Painful toothache A little bit of a sting or pain while having an ice-cream or a chilled drink is okay, shooting pain is not. If you feel like your teeth are feeling extra sensitive, it’s time you make a trip to the dentist. A bad toothache could

mean that a nerve in the tooth has been damaged — a sign of rotting teeth. The more you keep postponing a visit to the dentist, the more the bacteria will spread pain. What to do: Book an appointment with your dentist asap. Pain in the chest Certain foods cause heartburn or indigestion. You need to identify the difference between that and something that could be potentially more dangerous. Don’t let the thought of a heart problem deter you from visiting the doctor. When you feel like there is a load on your chest — quite literally — or pain, it may just be one of the many signs of a heart attack. What to do: Don’t wait — get yourself checked immediately to find out how serious the problem is. Unnatural hair growth While all of us have hair on our bodies, if you notice thick, dark hair on your face, chest, stomach or near your breasts, it could indicate a gynaecological problem Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This occurs when there is an imbalance of female hormones in the body. Other symptoms include irregular periods and trouble conceiving. What to do: Your gynaecologist may ask you to do tests to detemine the cause. Sudden weight loss Whether you’re dieting and ex-

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ercising or not, losing a lot more weight than you should or losing weight suddenly for no apparent reason, is a cause for concern. Unexplained weight loss could be pointing out towards an underlying illness, a sign of diabetes or

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several other health problems. What to do: Don’t procrastinate. Get a check-up done immediately. Problem in the bedroom One of the most common problems, erectile dysfunction hap-

pens to all men at some point in their lives. But if it is a recurring problem, you need to get it checked. What to do: Visit a sexpert or a urologist who will ask you to do some tests.

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o you think women being more emotional means that they are less rational when it comes to taking moral decisions? You are probably wrong. According to an international team of researchers, although women have a stronger emotional aversion to causing harm than men, both genders engage in similar levels of rational thinking about the outcomes of harmful action. “Women are more likely to have a gut-level negative reaction to causing harm to an individual while men experience less emotional responses to doing harm,” said lead research author Rebecca Friesdorf from Canada’s Wilfrid Laurier University. The findings are in line with previous research showing that women are more empathetic to the feelings of other people than men, whereas gender differences in

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cognitive abilities tend to be small or nonexistent. In a large-scale reanalysis of data from 6,100 participants, Friesdorf, along with Paul Conway from University of Cologne and Bertram Gawronski from University of Texas at Austin examined gender differences in judgments about moral dilemmas. Participants were asked 20 questions that posed various moral dilemmas, including decisions about murder, torture, lying, abor! tion and animal research. The findings suggest that men and women engage in similar levels of rational thinking about the outcomes of harmful action. “We found no evidence for gender differences in the rational evaluation of the outcomes of harmful actions,” said the study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.

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For healthy eyes, include these food items in your diet

ola University Health System, has compiled a list of these nutrients and the foods that contain them. *Omega-3: Protection from macular generation is yet another benefit of this remarkable fatty acid, which by now is well known to nutrition-savvy consumers. Good sources include oily fish (sardines, mackerel), flaxseeds and canola oil. *Anthocyanins: These pigments, which range in colour from bright red to blue, can help maintain the health of the cornea and

ietary changes and certain foods can trigger migraines. Suffering from headaches or migraines every now then? Well, you’re not alone as many people complain of such problems. Leaving aside obvious reasons like sinusitis, stress and mental tension, little do people know that their dietcould be a culprit too. Surprised? We tell why you should be more watchful of what you eat to avoid that throbbing pain in your head. Diet A headache is a discomfort or a pressure-like sensation in the head. A MIGRAINE is a common type of headache that usually occurs on one side of the head. Dietician Dr Sunita Dube agrees that one’s diet can affect headaches and says, “A family history of migraine, apart from stress, food and beverages may be responsible for up to 30 per cent of migraines. If you consider some other triggers such as hormonal changes, stress, sleeping habits, and depression, it’s possible that the percentage is actually higher.” One of the most common reasons for headaches due to dietary changes is suddenly switching to a very low calorie diet, in other words, crash dieting. Agrees consultant nutritionist Niti Desai, “This can lead to headaches, especially if these diets cut down or eliminate carbohydrates completely. The brain can only use carbohydrates as fuel. Headaches can also set

in due to low blood sugar levels. Also, if you start skipping meals or have long intervals between your meals, headache sets in. Even a very low water intake can trigger headaches.” Tyramine, a culprit Tyramine is an amino acid that has been thought to trigger headaches by reducing serotonin levels in the brain and affecting the dilation of blood vessels. Because of their connection to migraines, tyramine containing foods are important triggers. These include red wine, cheeses, chocolate, alcoholic beverages, and certain processed meats. Alcoholic beverages Dr Dube says that red wine contains tyramine, phytochemicals called phenols, which may be the real triggers. For some people, drinking any kind of alcohol can bring on a migraine. Other compounds in beer, whiskey, and wine that deplete levels of serotonin (the happy hormone) in the brain could also be triggering migraines. Chocolates They can act as migraine triggers because they too contain tyramine. But at the same time, the connection could be that women tend to crave chocolate during stress and hormonal changes, both of which also may trigger headaches. The amount of chocolate can be an issue too, as migraine patients with the diet highest in fat tended to have more

frequent headaches. Coffee This deserves a special mention because sudden withdrawal of coffee consumption can trigger headaches. Clinical nutritionist Dr Nupur Krishnan explains, “Coffee is mildly addictive and it temporarily enhances mental alertness and concentration. Sudden withdrawal can often cause headaches, irritability and other symptoms that vary in severity from one person

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nyone concerned with maintaining healthy eye function may want to add more broccoli, sardines and blueberries to their diet, according to the recommendations from an expert at Loyola University Chicago. Several nutrients are essential to eye health, and some may even help to improve eyesight and prevent problems such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Dr James McDonnell, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the Loy-

of the blood vessels throughout the eye. Blueberries and blackcurrants are rich in these colorful nutrients. *Astaxanthin: This pigment is a powerful antioxidant with the power to stave off cataracts and even blindness. Seaweed and wild salmon (not farmed) are among the top sources. *Vitamin D: Moderate sun exposure is one way to ensure an adequate supply of Vitamin D, and consuming fish OILS, liver and egg yolks can provide an additional boost. Supplementing with Vitamin D3 has been shown to reduce retinal inflammation and even improve vision. *Zeaxanthin: Found in dark leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, collard greens and spinach, this nutrient may help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. *Bioflavonoids: These antioxidants belong to the polyphenols family and may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. They are found in citrus fruits, cherries, tea and even red wine. *Beta-carotene: Found in carrots, sweet potatoes and butternut squash, this provitamin helps to improve night vision and to prevent dry eyes. *Lutein: Supplementing with this carotenoid, which is found in organic eggs from pastured hens, may help prevent macular degeneration.

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eople can soon cut down the time taken to heal their everyday cuts and burns by half with the help of a new therapy developed by researchers at the Albert Einstein college of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York. Details of the therapy, which was successfully tested in mice, were published online in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. “We envision that our nanoparticle therapy could be used to speed the healing of all sorts of wounds, including everyday cuts and burns, surgical incisions, and chronic skin ulcers, which are a particular problem in the elderly and people with diabetes,” said study co-leader David Sharp, professor of physiology &amp; biophysics at Einstein. The researchers discovered that an enzyme called fidgetin-like 2 (FL2) puts the brakes on skin cells as they migrate towards wounds to heal them. They reasoned that

to another.” For example, in some people who are sensitive to caffeine, it can trigger migraine headaches, while in others it might actually abort a migraine by relaxing the constricted blood vessels that are causing the throbbing head. Sugar Natural sugar is important because all plants and animal store energy chemically as sugar. All form of natural sugar provide about the same energy value —

the healing cells could reach their destination faster if their levels of FL2 could be reduced. So they developed a drug that inactivates the gene that makes FL2 and then put the drug in tiny gel capsules called nanoparticles and applied the nanoparticles to wounds on mice. The treated wounds healed much faster than untreated wounds. FL2 belongs to the fidgetin family of enzymes, which play varying roles in cellular development and function. To learn more about FL2’s role in humans, Sharp suppressed FL2’s activity in human cells in tissue culture. When those cells were placed on a standard wound assay (for measuring properties like cell migration and proliferation), they moved unusually fast. “This suggested that if we could find a way to target FL2 in humans, we might have a new way to promote wound healing,” Sharp said.

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four calorie per gram. Natural sugar is better than artificial sweeteners. Desai says that a very small percentage of people intolerant to the sweeteners suffer from headaches. However, this is more common with the sweetener aspartame and not with the newer sweeteners that use sucralose. So if you suspect the reason for your frequent headaches or migraines might lie in your diet, is advisable to see a doctor.

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something popularity chart are having sex in the shower or in the bath tub. Kinky pleasures also rate high as most 30 plus couples claim to be giving in to their fantasies of bondage, blindfolds and spanking on a weekend of debauchery. This is also the time when women are most likely to befriend gay male pals. Straight women love gay men; gay men love straight women. Swedish research is confirming just why the two groups get along so famously - they both have symmetrical brains. Straight men and lesbians have asymmetrical brain hemispheres. The 30s also mark the arrival of children in a married couple’s life, so the sex drive naturally dwindles. But, Cox points out that during pregnancy, couples have sex four to five times a month. Most put the brakes on their sex lives for about seven weeks after delivery, but four months later are back to four or five times of sex a month. Cox says six months after delivery, the average couple goes back to having sex three to five times a month. But incase you don’t fit the bill, remember getting disheartened ain’t gonna help. Remember it’s just a temporary period, so continue touching and cuddling and if your baby robs you of chances to have sex, indulge in quickies. Most women says Cox in her

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book experience higher orgasm rates. Ninety per cent of women past 30 regularly experience orgasm, compared to just 23 per cent of younger women. 40 something: Men in their 40s are more likely to experience erection problems. Also, this is the age when maximum num-

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while 40-somethings maybe having less sex than ever, the thrust has shifted from how many times in a week to an emphasis on better quality. You are more sure of your sexual needs in this age group and thus more likely to insist on passion play as opposed to a mere making out session.

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ber of men tend to be unfaithful. Also, men are more compelled in their 40s to watch more porn or indulge in sex chats. Women on the other hand get sexually very demanding, often being attracted to younger men. If you thought the 40s were about low libido, think again,

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ur sexual behaviour varies at different times in our lives. Sex guru Tracey Cox in her bestselling book, ‘Sextasy’ reveals the sexual urges and traits of lovers according to their age... 20-something: Most guys just can’t stop dreaming about sex every couple of hours. At this age, girls are usually rebellious in their sexual imaginations. They share same-sex fantasies or want to try out bi-sexuality. A 2006 study of nearly 2000 people discovered that 76 per cent of women who slept with women reached orgasm (for women with men, the figure stands at 50 per cent). The 20s are the time when young boys and girls are most experimental in their sexual positions. One in 10 people claims Tracey Cox have had a threesome in their early twenties. Also, people in this age group have most likely visited a strip joint or a lapdancing club - with their friends or their better half. 30 something: The 30s are a time to experiment, almost all 30-somethings claim to have had sex outdoors. Unlike the teens when making out was the most common form of sexual experimentation, most 30 somethings prefer having sex somewhere semi-public like the beach, in the garden or on a park bench in the darkness. There’s something wildly erotic about these sexapades! Also, high on the 30

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f you tend sleep over 9 hours or less than 6, chances are you might die early. In a new study by Warwick University, scientists have found that adults who sleep more than 9 hours a night were 30% more likely to die early, and the required amount of sleep was between seven and eight hours, the Mirror reported. It was also found that people who slept for less than 6 hours, known as short-sleepers, were also more likely to die earlier than those who gained 7 hours a night. Problems that could stem from too much, or less sleep includes depression, heart disease, diabetes and other underlying health

concerns. According to the analysis by Professor Franco Cappuccio, 30% more of the long sleepers died compared to medium sleepers, while 12% more of short sleepers died in the same period compared to medium sleepers. And it turns out that the significant rise in mortality risk is equivalent to the risk of drinking several units of alcohol per day. Prof Cappuccio says, “Naturally, you have to rely on your memory and you don’t know if you’re reporting time in bed or time asleep and whether you’re accounting for naps, and so forth.”