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NO ‘PK’ PROBE, SAYS CM Fadnavis ensures smooth screening of the film, rejecting Minister of State Ram Shinde’s order for an inquiry into the film’s content

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aking a firm stand and refusing to succumb to any pressure, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis yesterday clarified that there will be no probe against Amir Khan starrer 'PK'. A day after the Minister of State for Home Ram Shinde ordered an inquiry into the film's content, the CM categorically rejected any probe and ensured the smooth screening of the film.

Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said, “There will not be any inquiry into the film. The shows of 'PK' will continue all over the state and we will provide necessary protection to ensure the smooth screening of the film. The shows of 'PK' will continue in Maharashtra.” Amid protests by rightwing groups like Bajarang Dal and Visha Hindu Parishad demanding a ban on the movie, which takes a swipe at Hindu gods, godmen and supersti-

Bajrang Dal activists burn posters during a protest against screening of the film 'PK', in Jaipur on Wednesday.

tions, the Minister of State for Home Ram Shinde on Tuesday said that he had asked the police to probe contents of the film. Shinde had asked IG (Law and Order) Deven Bharti to look into objectionable scenes, if any, in the film and promised necessary action if any wrong was found.“The censor board may have found the film fit to be released and hence they cleared it from their end. But after the release some organisations have objected to some parts of the film. The government will step in if the issue snowballs into any law and order problem,” Shinde had pointed out. However, Fadnavis overruled the decision of probe and gave a blow to his own colleagues. A week ago, the right-wing Hindu groups took to the streets, staging protests that have turned violent in some places including BJP-ruled Gujarat where theatres have been vandalised. Protests have also taken place in several states including Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Haryana and Delhi, besides Hyderabad and Mumbai. Leela Samson, chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, has already calrified that the board will not remove any scenes from Continued on pg 8 «

RING IN THE NEW YEAR...

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ADIEU, TO THE YEAR BYGONE... A group of girls take a selfie, while youngsters play music and sing songs on New Year's eve at the Marine Drive promenade on Wednesday.

Enter the New Year with controlled revellry People found behaving indecently in public spaces will be dealt with strictly By Zuber Ansari

o maintain law and order in the city during the New Year celebrations last night, the Mumbai traffic police had framed certain guidelines for hotels, restaurants, clubs, resorts, organisations, institutions, as well as the general public. But after this order, most of the students, youngsters and hard drinkers went out of the city to celebrate in order to avoid action from the cops. The New Year functions organised by hotels, restaurants, clubs, re-

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sorts, and other entities within the city had come up with various guidelines and rules to have a responsible celebration. Those found violating the rules would be dealt with strictly, it was stated. So many revellers were seen going off to Goa and other adjoining places. The young Mumbaikars are of the opinion that the cops have been unjust to them by issuing these guidelines. One young lad said, “How can we celebrate New Year without getting drunk? And if we drink too much, then the cops will catch us. This is not a time to fear, so most of my friends have decided to leave the city. “ One traffic police officer said that students and other youngsters found behaving indecently on the roads will be strictly dealt with. People pick up crates of beer that spilled out of a truck which overturned near Kharegaon “Whatever guidelines we have is- toll naka in Thane on Wednesday.

ADC’s reporter Shwetha Kannan felicitated

sued is for the betterment of society. It is in the favour of the common man.” In case of parties organised by hotels and restaurants, it is their responsibility to keep watch on the drinker. “If a person is not in the position to stand straight at the end of the night, it is the responsibility of the of the hotel to drop the people to their homes,” said the officer. One youngster said, “This time the cops will not let us go easily if they catch us. We did not want to start our New Year with a bad day, so we've decided to stay home and drink as much as we want to.” Joint Commissioner of Police Dr BK Upadhyay said, “We have strictly warned every hotel and pub owner to follow the rules and regulations which we had laid down for the celebrations.”

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Shwetha Kannan, Health Reporter with the ADC, with Lilaben Ankola (right) and Dr A.L. Sharada, the programme director of Population First, at the award ceremony on December 24 , at Ahmedabad.

he Afternoon Despatch & Courier's Health Reporter, Shwetha Kannan, was honoured with the 'Laadli Media and Advertising Award' for Gender Sensitivity 2013-14 for her feature 'Even Men Are Vulnerable' that touched upon the issue of sexual assaults on men. Her feature was adjudged the Best Feature in the Print category for the Western Region comprising Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa. The award winning story was a part of a series titled 'It's Rape' that brought to light certain other aspects of sexual assault like marital rape, sexual assaults on transgender and on men. Shwetha was presented the award by Lilaben Ankola, the Gujarat state commission for women chairperson, in a ceremony held on December 24 at the Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute in Ahmedabad. This was the sixth edition of the Laadli awards which was

Shwetha Kannan receiving the Award from Lilaben Ankola. held by Population First, a not-forprofit that works towards raising awareness on gender issues, along with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Gender Resource Centre.

Sir, why don’t you come tomorrow? Following New Year’s celebration the employees need to ‘recharge themselves today!

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Most well-known hotels, pubs and restaurants across the city displayed catchy hoardings to welcome their customers for the New Year 2015 celebrations, wishing them 'Peach, Love and Joy'.

Capturing a cancelled wedding

One of the many pictures clicked at the ‘trashing the dress’ ceremony.

NOT all relationships are meant to last and in one such story, it was called off just before the wedding was scheduled to happen. A 23year-old girl faced a cancelled wedding just a few days before she was meant to tie the knot with her partner for two years. But the twist is that this girl handled it in the best way possible. By gathering her parents, her bridesmaids, and her photographer together and staging one of the best photo shoots. Her story and the accompanying photos are currently going viral on social networking sites. She and her ex-fiance met in 2011. During 2012, they found themselves trying to make a long distance relationship work. But by March of 2014 they got engaged and began planning a November wedding. Five days before what was originally meant to be the wedding date, he called the whole thing off. He apparently was no more in love with her. She spent the following days calling guests, cancelling all the wedding services they had arranged, and working living arrangements. Her family and friends

were supportive; as the day itself approached, though, neither she nor they were totally sure what they should do. A few people, including the wedding photographer brought up the idea of 'trashing the dress'. So her family and her bridesmaids got all dolled up in their wedding finery, brought a whole bunch of paint with them, and had the

photographer capture not a wedding ceremony, but a riotous, colourful, paintstrewn afternoon. The painted dress is currently on display at a bridal salon in the town; through the beginning of 2015, a portion the proceeds from each wedding dress sold there will go to Be Free Revolution, a non-profit that helps other women learn how to find their inner strength.

The Parsi legend

THE governmentcommissioned Jiyo Parsi programme has been running a lot of promotional material in media publications, encouraging the Parsi people to have children so that the community does not die out. One of the ads in the series mentions a legend in which the Parsi people made a

promise to an Indian king. The one-liner of this particular ad is: “The milk is in grave danger of running out of sugar.” This diarist came across some people who knew nothing of the said-legend, non-Parsis, of course. And legends are always interesting. So we thought we'd use this space to enlighten readers of the said legend, just in case you don't already know it. Modern-day Parsis recount a folktale of the Zoroastrian arrival in India, their ships arriving in Sanjan and being met by the local raja. Lacking a common language, the raja presented the refugees with a full glass of milk, indicating that there was no place for them. The Zoroastrians responded by adding a spoonful of sugar to the milk, demonstrating that they would blend into their surroundings and sweeten

the proverbial glass of milk without causing it to overflow. Ultimately, the Zoroastrians were allowed to settle in India with some provisions: First, the mobeds, or priests, were to explain their religion to the raja At the rajas request, weddings were to be performed after sunset, like the Hindus in that area The immigrants were to speak the local language The women were to wear the sari

The result was the development of a distinct Parsi community, characterised by selective assimilations and by its creative contributions to an adopted homeland. But now, as the ad says, the milk is in grave danger of running out of sugar.

THANKSGIVING

Thank You St. Jude for all the favours granted. St. Jude the helper of the hopeless pray for us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. From Glenda C-40482 Thank You St. Jude for all the favours granted. St. Jude the helper of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. From Glenda C-40483 Thank you St. Jude for specific favours granted. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever more. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy Kingdom come, St. Jude, worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, Pray for us. (Ask whatever you need however hopeless it is, it will be granted) (Must publish when Prayer answered) Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals, you who gives me the Divine gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instincts of my life are with me, I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be, I want to be with you and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen (Bessie). C-40484 Thank you St. Jude for specific favours granted. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever more. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy Kingdom come, St. Jude, worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, Pray for us. (Ask whatever you need however hopeless it is, it will be granted) (Must publish when Prayer answered) Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, you who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals, you who gives me the Divine gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me, and you who are in all the instincts of my life are with me, I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be, I want to be with you and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen (Deepa). C-40485

CHANGE OF NAME

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Naznin Abbas Lakdawalla to Zainab Abbas Lakdawalla vide Govt of Maha. Gazette No. (X-35363). C-40488 I have changed my name from Abdul Gafoor Nizamuddin Shaikh to Abdul Gafoor Nizamuddin Kazi vide Govt of Maha. Gazette No. (X-34190). C-40489 I have changed my name from Vimal Babubhai Updhyay / Upadhyaya to Vimal Babubhai Upadhyay as per Maharashtra Gazette No. U-20130 dated 9/10/2014. C-40490 I Shamim Banoo have changed my name to Mrs. Shaikh Shamim Banu Mohammed Kasim as per Affidavit dated 31.12.2014. C-40491 I have changed my name from Mehboob Pasha Shaikh to Mehboob Basha Shaikh as per Affidavit No. 797947. C-40492 I have changed my name from Indra Phatandas Malani to Indira Phatandas Malani as per Affidavit. C-40493 I have changed my name from Kushal Kumar Babulal to Kushal Kumar Babulal Rawal as per Affidavit C-40494 I have changed my name from Babulal Pannaji to Babulal Pannaji Rawal as per Affidavit C-40495 I have changed my name from Radha Babulal to Radha Babulal Rawal as per Affidavit C-40496 I have changed my name from Poonam Kumari Kamta Ray to Mrs. Poonam Jai Rai as per deed poll Affidavit C-40497 I have changed my name from Abdul Razzak Mohamed Siddique to Abdulrazzak Mohamed Seliya as per Affidavit dated 29/12/2014. C-40498 I have changed my name from "Sagar Dharampal Rajani" to "SunilDharmpal Rijhwani" as per Affidavit Dated 31st December" 2014. C-40499 I have changed my name from "Chandra Shekhar Janu Kotiyan" to"Chandrashekhar Shetty" as per Affidavit. C-40500 I have changed my name from "Mohd. Arif Rafiquealam Shaikh @ Mohd.Arif Shaikh" to "Arif Rafique Alam Shaikh" as per Affidavit. C-40501

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I have changed my name from "Babu Sheikh" to "Babu Shaikh" as per Affidavit. C-40504

I have changed my name from Aravind Suman to Arvind Rajaram Suman as per Affidavit C-40521

I have changed my name from "Mohammed Hussain Shaikh" to "ValiMohammed Shaikh" as per Affidavit. C-40505

I have changed my name from Martha Francisca Placid Dsouza to Martha Francisca Gonsalves as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from "Rimjhim Kumari Rajhans" to "RimjhimPradeep Rajhans" as per Affidavit Dated 31st December" 2014. C-40506 I have changed my name from Uma Raghu Shastry to Uma Raghu Shankar Shastry as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-40507 I have changed my name from Lishy Chullickal Antony to Lishy Rana as per Affidavit dated 18th Dec 2014. C-40508 I have changed my name from Dhirendra Kantilal Dharod to Dhiren Kantilal Dharod as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-40509 I have changed my name from Jehmina Rashid Fateh Bahadur Shaikh to Tehmina Rashid Fateh Bahadur Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-40510 I have changed my name from Juned Javed Ansari to Junaid Javed Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-40511 I have changed my name from Simran Abdul Razak Shafi to Simran Chauhan as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-40512 I have change my name from Seema Swapan Dutta to Maryam Mubin Alsulkar as per deedpoll Affidavit dated 19th Dec 2014. C-40513 I have changed my name from Zahir Abbas Iqbal Jagga to Zahir Abbas Iqbal Zaga by deed poll Affidavit. C-40514 I have changed my name from Mohamed Iqbal Essa Jagga to Mohamed Iqbal Essa Zaga by deed poll Affidavit. C-40515 I have changed my name from Heematmal Bhaktawarmal Jain to Himmatmal Bhaktawarmal Jain as per Maharashtra Gazette No.(U -24852) C-40516 I have changed my name from Hasan Ali Abdul Latif to Hasan Ali Abdul Latif Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-40517 I have changed my name from Safeeq Ahmed to Shafique Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit Dated: 30/12/2014 C-40518

I have changed my name from Saikat Bhabotosh Chatterjee to Saikat Bhabatosh Chatterjee as per Affidavit Dated 24/12/2014. C-40486

I have changed my name from "Mohammad Sohrab Ansari" to "MohammadAli Hussain Mohammad Zamir Ansari" as per Affidavit. C-40502

I have changed my name from Ruksana Begum to Rukhsana Shafique Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit Dated: 30/12/2014

I Sayyad Irfan Sayyad Hussain have changed my name to Irfan Hussain Sayyed as per Affidavit dated 30th Dec, 2014. C-40487

I have changed my name from "Beepasha Ismal Sayyed" to "MunnibegamIsmail Sayyad" as per Affidavit. C-40503

I have changed my name from Mo Reyaz Shaikh to Mohammad Riyaz Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 30/12/2014 C-40520

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C-40522 I have changed my name from Lareen Gonsalves to Lareen Stewart Gonsalves as per Affidavit C-40523 I have changed my name from Shaikh Babu Umer to Umar Ali Shahdullah Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40524 I have changed my name from Mohammed Ali Babu Umer Shaikh to Mohammed Ali Umar Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40525 I have changed my name from Shaikh Nasim Begum Babu Umer to Nasim Banu Umar Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40526 I have changed my name from Aanam to Anam Raees Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40527 I have changed my name from Raees Ahmed Vajir Qureshi to Raees Vajir Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40528 I have changed my name from Sufia to Sufiya Raees Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40529 I have changed my name from Rahis Ahmed Vazir Ilahee to Raees Vazir Ilahee Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40530 I have changed my name from Rais Ahmed Qureshi to Raees Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12//2014 C-40531 We. Raees Qureshi and Mrs. Sufiya Raees Qureshi our minor daughter Alina Raees Qureshi formerly called as Alina Raees Ahmed as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40532 I have changed my name from Sufiya to Sufiya Raees Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40533 I have changed my name from Rais Ahmad to Raees Qureshi as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40534 I have changed my name from Sajeda Khatoon to Sajida Khatoon Wasim Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40535 I have changed my name from Shaikh Sajda Khatoon Wasim Akhtar to Sajida Khatoon Wasimn Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40536

I have changed my name from Aisha Wasim Shaikh to Aisha Wasim Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40537 I have changed my name from Sajeda Khatoon Maqubool Hossain to Sajida Khatoon Wasim Akhtar Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 31/12/2014 C-40538 I have changed my name from Absar Ahmad Abrar Ahmad Shaikh to Afsar Abrar Ahmad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-40539 I have changed my name from Tanveer to Ishrat Tanveer Azizur Rehman Ansari as per Affidavit C-40540 I have changed my name from Ansari Azizurraheman to Azizur Rehman Ansari as per Affidavit C-40541 I have changed my name from Farooqi Mohd Nasir Mohd Qasim to Mohammad Nasir Mohammad Kasim Farooqui as per Affidavit C-40542 I have changed my name from Ansribano to Ansari Bano Mohammad Kasim Farooqui as per Affidavit C-40543 I have changed my name from Aravind Suman to Arvind Rajaram Suman as per Affidavit C-40544 I have changed my name from Martha Francisca Placid Dsouza to Martha Francisca Gonsalves as per Affidavit C-40545 I have changed my name from Lareen Gonsalves to Lareen Stewart Gonsalves as per Affidavit C-40546 I have changed my name from Khan Jainuddin to Shaikh Jainuddin as per Affidavit C-40547 I have changed my name from Khan Aksarali to Shaikh Asgarali as per Affidavit C-40548 I have changed my name from Khan Sahida to Shaikh Sajida as per Affidavit C-40549 I have changed my name from Santosh Krishanlal Karwal to Santosh Rani Krishanlal Rajput as per Affidavit C-40550 I have changed my name from Krishanlal Baburam Karwal to Krishanlal Baburam Rajput as per Affidavit C-40551 I have changed my name from Mukesh Kumar Hukumraj Kothari to Mukesh Hukumraj Kothari as per Affidavit C-40552 I have changed my name from Sherry Angel Rajakumar to Shery Angel Thirumal as per Affidavit C-40553 I have changed my name from Mohd Karim Khan to Mohammed Karim Shah as per Affidavit C-40554

I have changed my name from Tasleem Arif Khan to Fatima Arif Khan as per Affidavit C-40555 I have changed my name from Arti Maruti Digrajkar to Aarti Maruti Digrajkar as per Affidavit C-40556 I have changed my name from Bhavin Kiritkumar Chauhan (Darji) to Bhavin Kiritkumar Chauhan as per Affidavit C-40557 I have changed my name from Kiritkumar Manilal Darji to Kiritkumar Manilal Chauhan as per Affidavit C-40558 I have changed my name from Savitriben Kiritkumar Darji to Savitriben Kiritkumar Chauhan as per Affidavit C-40559 I have changed my name from Ravindra Trilokchand Jain to Ravindra Trilokchand Porwal as per Affidavit C-40560 I have changed my name from Babita Ravindra Jain to Babita Ravindra Porwal as per Affidavit C-40561 I have changed my name from Abdul Aleem Sayed to Sayed Abdul Aleem Dargah as per Affidavit C-40562 I have changed my name from Sabee Rujari Dsouza to Saby Rosaria Dsouza as per Affidavit C-40563 I have changed my name from Hatim Bakirbhai Kuvajarwala to Hatim Bakirbhai Kuwajarwala as per Affidavit C-40564 I have changed my name from Manisha Vasudev Barambe to Srushti Sandeep Kadam as per Affidavit C-40565 I have changed my name from Dilipkumar Jain to Dilip Jain as per Affidavit C-40566 I have changed my name from Laxminivas Sitaram Ahir to Laxminivas Sitaram Yadav as per Affidavit C-40567 I have changed my name from Mohd Anis Mohd Rais Shaikh to Mohammad Anis Mohammad Rais Shah as per Affidavit C-40568 I have changed my name from Manohar Harishchandra Mistry to Manohar Harishchandra Mestry as per Affidavit C-40569 I have changed my name from Mamta Manohar Mistry to Mamta Manohar Mestry as per Affidavit C-40570 I have changed my name from Sarfaraz Ahmed to Sarfaraz Abdul Rauf Ansari as per Affidavit C-40571

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present there are 1,19,604 service voters, of which he Election Commission 84,133 are male and 35,471 of India (ECI) is take a are female. The maximum step towards extending number of service voters Aselectoral democracy to personsembly constituency-wise are nel of all the defence services as follows – Chandgad (Kolwith effect from today. The ECI hapur district) – 3,517 voters, has announced De Novo (InKoregaon (Satara district) – tensive Revision) of the last 3,482 voters, Kagal (Kolhapur part of its electoral rolls relatdistrict) – 2,789 voters, Parner ing to service personnel. Provi(Ahmednagar district) – 2,373 sions have been made for voters and Shrigonda service personnel from all the (Ahmednagar district) – 2,283 wings who are over 18 years as voters. on January 1, 2015 to be cateThe ECI has issued orders gorised as 'Service Voters'. The to the Chief Electoral Officer service personnel will now be of Maharashtra to hold a speable to cast their ballot either cial three-day camp at all by postal or proxy vote. cantonment boards, regiPersonnel from the three mental headquarters, comservices, besides those from dustrial Security Force (CISF) and cantonment, and will ment boards in Maharashtra mands. The ECI staff, with Assam Rifles, Central Reserve and Government of India of- rope in the station officer, under the southern com- the help of a designated offiPolice Force (CRPF), Border ficials working outside India record office, office of the mand of the Ministry of De- cer, will brief the service perSecurity Force (BSF), Indo-Ti- will be categorised as Service Chief Electoral Officer, fense, which comprise sonnel about how to use betan Border Police Force Voters. The ECI drive will deputy electoral officer and Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, postal ballot and proxy vot(ITBPF), Border Roads Or- cover the regimental head- electoral registration officer. Dehu Road, Deolali, ing. These facilitation centres ganisation (BRO), Central In- quarters, corps, commands There are seven canton- Kamptee, Kirkee and Pune. At will remain open till January

31, 2015. A separate 'Form 2', along with format of declaration for service personnel under Form 13, will have to be filled. The ECI will set up a special help desk on the occasion of Army Day on January 15 at all the venues. It has decided to rope in the services of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA), Naval Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) and Paramilitary Forces. A special two-day drive from January 23 will also be launched at schools run by services in cantonment boards. Interestingly enough while the wives of service personnel will be eligible for postal and proxy voting, the husbands of women service personnel living with them shall not be eligible for the same entitlements. Pic for representational purposes only

BMC hydraulic dept reaches highest optimum revenue collection By Vishnudas Sheshrao

to this level because of Abhay Yojana, a scheme to encourhe Hydraulic Engineering age defaulters to pay their Department of the Brihan- outstanding bills of water tax, mumbai Municipal Corpora- they added. The civic body had started tion (BMC) which is entrusted with responsibility of water the Abhay Yojana in June 2010. supply had a reason to cheer Under this scheme, any conas its revenue collection sumer who has not cleared his reached the 'highest optimum water bill, can pay the entire level' this year. According to bill amount and get a rebate of officials, the revenue collec- two per cent additional charge tion reached Rs 234.87 crore per year levied as a penalty for the delayed payment. till November 2014. The collection could reach The deadline was set as Oc-

tober 15, 2014. Total dues were Rs 1,128 crore of which only Rs 168.17 crore was recovered till the deadline due to on elections. The BMC had lent its officials staff including Hydraulic Engineers to the Election Commission for Assembly election polls. To give a fair chance to defaulters, the BMC had extended its deadline to November 21, 2014 so that the remaining defaulters can repay their dues.

Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Special Engineering) and Hydraulic Engineer, Ramesh Bamble, said, “By the end of the final deadline November 21, 2014, the total revenue of Rs 234.78 crore was collected.” He described it as the highest optimum collection. When asked whether the scheme will be extended again he said, “No plan of it as of now. It is already extended from October to November.”

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IS SOMETHING FISHY?... Damodar Tandel, president, Akhil Maharashtra Machhimar Kriti Samiti, opposing the upcoming amphibian plane service and floating hotels off South Mumbai coast, at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, on Wednesday. Tandel alleged that these projects will jeopardize the safety of Mumbai coast and will affect fishing, which is the livelihood of thousands of fisherfolks.

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Abdul Rauf to Abdul Rauf Mohiuddin Ansari as per Affidavit C-40572 I have changed my name from Tehseen Bano to Tehseen Bano Abdul Rauf Ansari as per Affidavit C-40573 We Mr. Ramaswamy Krishnaswamy & Mrs. Rajeshwari Ramaswamy have changed our son’s name from Akshay Ramaswamy to Akshay Ramaswamy Bharadwaj as per Affidavit C-40574 We Mr. Ramaswamy Krishnaswamy & Mrs. Rajeshwari Ramaswamy have changed our son’s name from Aditya Ramaswamy to Aditya Ramaswamy Bharadwaj as per Affidavit C-40575 I have changed my name from Madhu Laxmandas Jasani to Jyoti Rajesh Bathija as per Affidavit C-40576 I have changed my name from Riyaz Ahmad Khan to Riyaz Ahmed Khan as per Affidavit C-40577 I have changed my name from Hareshlal Gopaldas Motwani to Haresh Gopaldas Motwani as per Affidavit C-40578 I have changed my name from Samina Mohammed Hanif to Samina Mohammed Hanif Qureshi as per Affidavit C-40579 I have changed my name from Arati Kishanlal Nahar to Aarti Kishanlal Nahar as per Affidavit C-40580 I have changed my name from Devendrakumar Punjiram Parmar to Devendra Punjiram Parmar as per Affidavit C-40581 I have changed my name from Jalamji Raguji Thakor to Jalamsingh Raguji Darbar as per Affidavit C-40582 I have changed my name from Kishorebhai Shah to Kishor Shah as per Affidavit C-40583 I have changed my name from Ramesh Murubhai Jatiya to Ramesh Murubhah Ahir as per Affidavit C-40584 I have changed my name from Natvarlal Bachubhai Makvana to Natubhai Bachubhai Makvana as per Affidavit C-40585

I have changed my name from Nirajkumar Girdharilal Purohit to Niraj Girdharilal Purohit as per Affidavit C-40589

I have changed my name from Chander Sekhar to Chander Shekhar Sharma as per Affidavit C-40607

I Ashvin Babubhai Patel have changed my name to Ashwin Babubhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/12/14 C-40624

I Heera Pitha Maheria have changed my name to Hira Pitha Maheria as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/12/14 C-40638

I Mrs. Sadaf Sajjad Dholakiya have changed my name to Mrs. Sadaf Dholakia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40655

I have changed my name from Mohmad Arsi Sardar Husain Saiyyad to Mohd Arsi Sardar Husen Sayad as per Affidavit C-40590

I have changed my name from Singh Ramchandra to Singh Ramchandra Prasad as per Affidavit C-40608

I Rekhaben Vrajlal Desai have changed my name to Alpa Hitendra Joshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/14 C-40639

I Miss. Shaista Dholakiya have changed my name to Miss. Shahista Dholakia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40656

I have changed my name from Sardar Husain Saiyyad to Sardar Husen Sayad as per Affidavit . C-40591

I have changed my name from Shri Bhagawantrao Dalal to Achyut Bhagwan Dalal as per Affidavit. C-40609

I Reeta Vinodbharathi Goswami have changed my name to Rita Rampuri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/14 C-40625

I Zankhna Hitesh Upadhayay have changed my name to Zankhana Hitesh Upadhyay as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40657

I have changed my name from Sabiyakhatun Sardar Husain Saiyyad to Shabiyakhatun Sardar Husen Sayad as per Affidavit C-40592

I have changed my name from Achyutrao Alias Shri Dalal to Achyut Bhagwan Dalal as per Affidavit. C-40610

I Luviza Manvel Fernandes have changed my name to Luiza Joseph Mascarenhas as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-27938 Dated: 14/04/2005 C-40640

I have changed my name from Manishaben Mahendrabhai Patel to Manisha Mahendra Patel as per Affidavit C-40593 I have changed my name from Mahendrabhai Khetabhai Patel to Mahendra Khetabhai Patel as per Affidavit C-40594 I have changed my name from Suruchi Rohan Deshmukh to Madhra Rohan Deshmukh as per Affidavit C-40595 I have changed my name from Sunilkumar Shivdhar Chakradhari to Sunil Shivdhar Chakradhari as per Affidavit C-40596 I have changed my name from Bipinkumar Sadanand Tiwari to Vipin Sadanand Tiwari as per Affidavit C-40597 I have changed my name from Vindhavasinidevi to Vindhvasni Sadanand Tiwari as per Affidavit C-40598 I have changed my name from Javeed Ahmed Alamgeer Momin to Momin Javed Akhtar Alamgir as per Affidavit C-40599

I have changed my name from Ivan Ignatius Abreo to Ivan Victor Ignatius Abreo as per Affidavit. C-40611 I have changed my name from Master Kutbuddin Husain Mhaldar to Kutbuddin Husain Maldar as per Affidavit C-40612 I have changed my name from Jamila Bi Abdul Gani to Jamila Bi Abdul Gani Chaudhary as per Affidavit C-40613 I have changed my name from Mojeeb Ahamad to Mojeeb Ahmed Shah as per Affidavit C-40614 I have changed my name from Mr.Mohd Shahid Azim to Mr.Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-40615 I have changed my name from Mr.Mohd Shahid to Mr.Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-40616 I have changed my name from Mr.Mohd Shahid Miya to Mr.Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-40617

I have changed my name from Momin Hina Kawser Bint Maheboob Ahmed to Momin Hina Kausar Javeed Akhtar as per Affidavit C-40600

I have changed my name from Mr.Emaad Mohd Shahid Seikh And to Mr.Mohammed Imaad Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-40618

I have changed my name from Shyamsundar Gopinath Sakharkar to Shyamsunder Gopinath Sakharkar as per Affidavit C-40601

We Mr. Mohammed Shahid Shaikh and Mrs.Nahid Parveen Mohammed Shahid Shaikh has changed our daughter name from Ribah Mohd Shahid to Ribah Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-40619

I have changed my name from Dharmendrakumar Premshankar Yadav to Dharmendra Premshankar Yadav as per Affidavit C-40602 I have changed my name from Sarvesh Kumar to Sarvesh Kumar Gupta as per Affidavit C-40603

I have changed my name from Viwek Vasantrao Mhatre to Vivek Vasant Mhatre as per Affidavit C-40586

I have changed my name from Bapurao Dnyandeo Mankumare to Bapusaheb Dnyandeo Mankumare as per Affidavit C-40604

I have changed my name from Dixit Kanakraj Parekha to Dixit Kanakraj Parekh as per Affidavit C-40587

I have changed my name from Ku Dilip Kranti Surati to Dilip Kanti Surti as per Affidavit C-40605

I have changed my name from Mayurkumar Uttamkumar Jain to Mayur Uttamkumar Jain as per Affidavit C-40588

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I have changed my name from Jovita Maria Jerald Mendonca to Jovita Jerald Mendonca as per Deedpoll Affidavit/Annexure 'E' C-40606

I have changed my name from Ganeshprasad Sukhraj Vishwakarma to Ganesh Sukhraj Vishwakarma as per Affidavit C-40620 I have changed my name from Ujvala Chandrakant Parkar to Pradnya Pravin Munj as per Affidavit C-40621

I Mr. Rita Rampuri Goswami have changed my minor son’s name from Mitesh Vinodbharathi Goswami to Mit Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/14 C-40626 I Shahid Nasim Shaikh / Shahid Ahmed Shaikh / Shahid Nasim Ahmed Shaikh / Shahid Ahmed Naseem Ahmed Shaikh have changed my name to Shahid Naseem Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 29/12/14 C-40627 I Nalinkant Indulal Bhansali have changed my name to Nalin Indulal Bhansali as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/12/14 C-40628 I Udeet Harish Shah have changed my name to Vir Harish Shah as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U24641 Dated: 18/12/14 C-40629

I Vijaykumar Vasanji Gala have changed my name to Vijay Vasanji Gala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40642 I Sakira Khatun Ansari have changed my name to Sakira Khatoon Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40643 I Meena Muneshwar Tiwari have changed my name to Munni Muneshwar Tiwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40644

I Miss. Kunda Pandurang Munankar have changed my name to Mrs. Seema Shrikrishna Manjrekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/12/14 C-40630

We Mr. Sunil Mahavirprasad Saini & Mrs. Kanchan Sunil Saini have changed our minor daughter’s name from Aditi Kumari Sunil Saini to Aditi Sunil Saini as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40645

I Shanawaz Bheryani have changed my name to Shanawaz Barkatali Merchant as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/12/14 C-40631

I Kum. Kanchan Lata Saini have changed my name to Kanchan Sunil Saini as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40646

I Mr. Ramdev Lalji Kurmi have changed my name to Mr. Ramdev Lalji Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/12/14 C-40632 I Aarti Jagdish Bhogate have changed my name to Jayani Jagdish Bhogate as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/12/14 C-40633 We Mr. Shaikh Zahir Aziz & Mrs. Shaikh Jarina Zahir have changed our minor son’s name from Abdul Rashid Zahir Shaikh to Rashid Zahir Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/12/14 C-40634 We Mr. Shaikh Rais Aziz & Mrs. Shaikh Arshiya Rais Have changed our minor son’s name from Mohammed Ramees Raees Shaikh to Rehan Rais Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/12/14 C-40635

C-40622

I Jafari Nilofer Asgar Ali have changed my name to Patel Nilofar Mehboob as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/12/14 C-40636

I Sharadkumar Ravichand Sanghavi have changed my name to Sharad Ravichand Sanghavi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/14 C-40623

I Shataben Jayantilal Parwadiya have changed my name to Shantaben Jayantilal Parwadiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/12/14 C-40637

I Vijaybhai Rasikbhai Vora have changed my name to Vijay Rasikbhai Vora as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/14

I Mrs. Divya Ritesh Kunnoth Tattaliyath have changed my minor son’s name from Tattaliyath Atharv Kunnoth to Atharv Kunnoth Tattaliyath as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/12/14 C-40641

I Raghuvanshi Dubey have changed my name to Raghuvanshmani Dubey as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40647 I Bhavesh have changed my name to Bhaveshkumar Dadhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40648 I Sheetal have changed my name to Sheetal Bhavesh Dadhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40649 We Mr. Bhaveshkumar Dadhia & Mrs. Sheetal Bhavesh Dadhia have changed our minor daughter’s name from Kritika Bhavesh to Kritika Bhavesh Dadhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40650 I Mrs. Bhanumatiben Jagdishbhai Prajapati have changed my name to Mrs. Bhavana Jagdishkumar Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40651 I Mr. Jagdishbhai Prajapati have changed my name to Mr. Jagdishkumar Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40652 I Miss. Anita Motilal Rajbhar have changed my name to Mrs. Nagma Imran Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40653 I Mr. Santosh Prakash Bhosle have changed my name to Mr. Santosh Prakash Bhosale as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40654

I Mo. Rubina Mo. Naseem have changed my name to Rubina Ayazuddin Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40658 I Sudarshan Suryakant Gupta have changed my name to Sudershan Suryakant Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40659 I Piyushkumar Manilal Chheda have changed my name to Piyush Manilal Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40660 I Pratit Rupnarayan Dube have changed my name to Pratik Rupnarayan Dube as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40661 I Surekha Muttappa & Surekha Muttappa Derber have changed my name to Surekha John Clement as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40662 I Muttappa Pundalik have changed my name to Muttappa Pundalik Derber as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40663 I Krishnabai Muttappa have changed my name to Krishnabai Muttappa Derber as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40664 I Jashwantlal Lallubhai Sheth have changed my name to Jashwantrai Lallubhai Sheth as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40665 I Shaikh Mohammad Kaleem have changed my name to Shaikh Mohammad Kaleem Kureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40666 I Anilbhai Raghunath Gawahale have changed my name to Anil Raghunath Gawahale as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40667 I Jyotiben Anilbhai Gawahale have changed my name to Jyoti Anil Gawahale as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40668 I Ajgar Ali have changed my name to Asgar Ali Cutleriwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40669 I Jueger Ajgar Ali have changed my name to Jujer Asgar Ali Cutleriwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40670 I Arva Ajgar Ali have changed my name to Arwa Asgar Ali Cutleriwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40671 I Azgarali Fakruddin Sayyed have changed my name to Asgarali Fakruddin Cutleriwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40672

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V.P. Road Police’s search for housebreaking accused, net 3 murderers; 6 more on the run By Zuber Ansari

hile the VP Road police, following information, on Monday set out to apprehend a wanted accused in a house-breaking case, two murder cases unraveled in front of them. The police could not get hold of the accused in the house-breaking case at the suspected location but instead found three others who were to meet him. During interrogation, these three revealed that they had killed one youth in the Shakti Mills compound in Mahalaxmi in 2011 and another teenager in the Pattharwadi area near Marine Drive in July 2014, after performing

Three persons arrested by V.P. Road Police in connection with two cases of unnatural sex and cruel murder of young boys on Wednesday. unnatural sex with both of them. In the Shakti Mills murder in September 2011, the trio

killed the youth along with at different locations inside three other men. They report- the mill. edly chopped his body and The three arrested have threw the various body parts been identified as Rajkumar

Singhraj Raaapannan alias Kaali Anaa (23), Sunil Nandkishor Kumar (30) and Vishal Shaaligram Pagdhaam while the three accomplices are Siraj, Raj Chikna alias Mustafa and Kiran. The police suspect that Siraj is likely to be the same person who was involved in the Shakti Mills gang-rape case that took place in August 2013. The teenager that the trio claimed to have killed in Pattarwadi in July 2014 also involved three other men called Raja Bhaiyya, Devthapa and Raja. They killed him by strangulating him and later threw his body into the sea. In both the murder cases, the victims were unknown to the accused. According to Police Inspector (PI-Crime) from VP Road police station Sanjay Kamble, “We were shocked when the trio revealed about the double murder on December 29. We had gone to Gulalwadi to catch an accused in a house-

breaking case who was supposed to meet these three criminals.” “As per their confession, we searched the crime records in the NM Joshi Marg Police station since Shakti Mills falls under this police station jurisdiction. We then got to know that in September 2011, one murder has been registered here but the identity of the victim was not established.When we contacted Marine Drive Police station, we came to know that in July 2014, the police had found a 16-year-old's dead body from inside the sea and they had registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in this case,” Kamble added. With the arrest of the three accused, the names of six more culprits involved in the two murder cases have surfaced and the hunt for them is on. The accused have been handed over to the Marine Drive police station for interrogation in the minor's murder.

Duo arrested One dies in three-container for possession collision at Mumbra bypass of ‘Meow Meow’ T By Priyanka Dhomse

By Priyanka Dhomse

from their spot. A case has been filed he Thane anti narcotics against the two at the Mumcell arrested a duo for bra police station. They were possessing the Meow Meow produced in court and have

wards Panvel collided with two containers moving towards he collision of three con- Thane. The diesel leaking from tainers at the Mumbra by- the one of the containers led to pass on Tuesday killed the a huge fire which engulfed all driver of one of them which three containers. The driver of caught fire and injured one one container going towards cleaner. The incident took Thane, named Hakimmuddin, place at around 10:15 pm died in the fire while the when a container going to- cleaner of the same container

escaped with an injury. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Mumbra. A team of fire brigade with one water tank and the disaster management cell of the TMC reached the spot soon and released the traffic. “The cleaner is shifted to Kalshekar hospital, Kausa, Mumbra,” said S Kadam, head

of disaster management cell, TMC. The accident affected the traffic in the area from Anand nagar check naka to Shilfata. There was a jam for six hours. “A case has been registered against Hakimuddin at the Mumbra police station and the investigation is on,” said a police official. PTI

(mephedrone) drug on Tuesday at around 12 pm, from Mumbra's Darga Road in Amrut Nagar. The anti-narcotics team laid a trap after receiving information from their source. Both the accused – Mohammed Nadim Shiakh (30) and Mohammed Mubarak Bashir Khan (34) – were found in possession of the drug and were selling it openly. They were grabbed

been remanded to police custody for three days. “Nadim is a historysheeter and has been involved in selling the drugs from the past six months. He is jobless and addicted. The other one works as a labourer in Mumbra and is a drug user as well,” said M Dharmadhikari, senior police inspector at the anti narcotics cell in Thane.

Firemen inspect after three containers collided with each other triggering a fire that left one dead in Mumbra in the wee hours of Wednesday.

CHANGE OF NAME

I Sakina Azgarali Sayyed have changed my name to Arwa Asgarali Cutleriwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40673 I Taher Azgarali Fakruddin Sayyed have changed my name to Taher Asgarali Cutleriwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40674 I Shehnaz Bano Abdul Samad have changed my name to Shehnaz Jilani Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40675 I Uttam Ramchandra Malaye have changed my name to Uttam Ramchandra Pujare as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40676 I Mr. Ahwinkumar Arjan Dhollu have changed my name to Mr. Ashwin Arjan Dhollu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40677 I Khan Ahmadullah have changed my name to Khan Ahmedullah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-40678

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MBMC by-polls: 5 nominations held back

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ense moments were witnessed in the office of the Returning Officer (RO) for the by-elections to ward 2 (B) in the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, after the validity of nominations filed by five candidates, including BJPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adv Ravi Vyas and Janta Dalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Milan Mhatre, were held back after their rival Charudutt Aitoda (NCP) raised objections during the scrutiny process. Out of the seven nomina-

tions, RO Vasant Rane cleared the candidature of Charuduut Aitoda (NCP) and Rajkumar Chaurasiya (Ind). However, following the objections, the candidature validation of five others including those of Ravindra Jain (RPI), Hirendra Shah (BVA) and Sudha Vyas was postponed till

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Thursday. After considering the arguments from both sides, Rane issued notices to the concerned candidates allowing time for an official rebuttal till 1 pm the next day. The objections included â&#x20AC;&#x201C; absence of mandatory signatures, non-disclosure of immovable assets,

misrepresenting of facts and non-payment of property tax-arrears. The elections were necessitated following the resignation of sitting corporator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adv Ravi Vyas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who had wrestled the ward on an NCP ticket but had tendered his resignation as corporator to jump into the BJP band-

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wagon ahead of the Assembly elections. After final scrutiny on Thursday, withdrawals will be accepted on January 2, 2015 while elections are scheduled to be held from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm on January 18. The results will be declared on January 19.

NCP activists go on rampage in Mumbra By Priyanka Dhomse

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resident of the Vasai City Congress Committee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael Furtado yesterday lead a morcha to the office of Vasai Tehsildar against the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move to cancel reservations for Muslims. The morcha reached the Tehsildarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at 10.30 am after a half hour of slogan shouting urging the government to maintain restraint and waving Congress flags. Michael and a core group presented a memorandum of demands to Tehsildar Sunil Koli, who assured them that he would convey their message to the government. Advocate Noel Dabre, who happened to be at the court next door, was critical about the Congress party. He said that this situation would not have arisen had the Congress ruled properly.

Members of the Vasai City Congress Committee, led by president Michael Furtado, hold a demonstration at Vasai Tehsildarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, yesterday. If the minorities have to come out of their predicament, there should be an in-

fusion of intellectuals and respectable people in the party.

Pedestrian run over by Shivneri bus By A Staff Reporter

the bus and its driver, pelted stones and broke the windpedestrian was report- screen of the bus. edly run over by a MahaThe bus was travelling rashtra State Road Transport from Swargate to Thane. The Corporation (MSRTC) Shiv- man was rushed to the Navi neri bus at 12 p.m. yesterday Mumbai Municipal Hospital while he was trying to cross where he was declared dead. the road. Following the acci- None of the 28 passengers dent, a huge mob attacked were injured.

An MSRTC official said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The man could have used the skywalk to cross the street. What has happened is not the driver's fault. The man should have been careful while crossing knowing it is a highway and there would be heavy vehicles on the road.â&#x20AC;?

hile people were busy planning their New Year's celebration on one side of the town, another part of Mumbra witnessed a violent protest yesterday, led by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), protesting against the govt. On the issue of the reservation for Muslims, NCP leader Jitendra Ahwad had announced the Mumbra band in a press conference at Thane last Friday. He said they are protesting against the role of the BJP government, who has been deficient when it comes to taking a decision regarding the Muslim reservation. The whole of Mumbra witnessed a bandh as the shops and markets were closed all day. Two TMT buses, one ST bus and 1012 auto rickshaws were targetted by the activists, in which nobody was injured. They also set on fire the statue of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. A case against three people has been registered in the Mumbra police station, but arrests have been made.

No â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; probe, says CM Continued from pg 1 ÂŤ the film. Aamir has also trashed accusations of him having insulted the Hindu religion because he is a Muslim, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We respect all religions. All my Hindu friends have seen the film and they have not felt the same.â&#x20AC;? Director Raj Kumar Hirani has also said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am deeply saddened and concerned about the protests by some groups against our film 'PK'. On behalf of the entire team of 'PK', I would like to clarify that we respect all religions and faiths. I would like to thank the millions of deeply religious people who have loved the film and expressed their feeling that the film in fact upholds the spirit of true religionism and condemns only the abuse of it.â&#x20AC;? In spite these clarifications from Hirani and Aamir Khan the agitators are in no mood to relent. As a result now the government has made its stance clear.

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MU errs yet again Issues study material full of mistakes to its IDOL students By Yatin Ingle

D.K. Mittal Committee has recommended increasing the highly subsidised and loss-making suburban train fares

hile the University of Mumbai (MU) has been trying its best to get rid of its varied problems, it has given another chance to critics with its study material issued to the students of the Institute of Open and Distance Learning (IDOL). This study material carries numerous errors in spellings, sentence framing, grammar, punctuation and overall content. The content is haphazardly put down into books, with shabby or no editing and review, complete with factual errors too. This has caused major irritation to the students, most of whom are already likely to be burdened with jobs, considering they are undertaking distance learning courses. The IDOL is an institute for correspondence studies and provides books for self study. The charges for these books are included in the fees. After collecting the books from the institute, students got a shock as they came across consistent errors in all of the subject books. The ADC spoke to one such student (studying MA Part II – Sociology), who said, “The study material is as good as useless as the mistakes make it highly irritating to understand the

matter. The University should stop being so negligent. Being a working person, I also don't have the luxury and time to hunt for other notes.” Last year, a similar complaint had come from the IDOL students regarding errors in the study material but

Mahesh, Pooja Bhatt mourn Isha Mantry’s death F

ather-daughter duo Mahesh and Pooja Bhatt today mourned the death of costume designer Isha Mantry, who died allegedly due to drug overdose in Goa. Mantry (28), who worked on films like Priyanka Chopara starrer 'Mary Kom', medical thriller 'Ankur Arora Murder Case', 'Dangerous Ishq' and 'Hate Story 2' was brought dead on December 29 at a hospital. She was in Goa to participate at a recently concluded electronic dance music event. "Amusing yourself to death! Do you know that when Isha Mantry, our designer, dropped to the dance floor and died, the music did not stop? Tragic!," Mahesh posted on Twitter.

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Pooja too condemned the music festival and wrote, "Isha Mantry I can't believe you have left us so early. You with the dancing eyes and shy smile! Why my love? WHY?... What appalls me is the damn music did not stop at EDM even after Isha's body was carried off the floor. Are we that blase? That brain dead?" The 'Jism 2' director called on youngsters to not to take drugs. "Stick to alcohol if you must guys! Smoke a damn joint! But for God's sake, leave the chemicals BEHIND. Life is too damn precious (sic)," she tweeted. Actress Richa Chadha tweeted, "RIP Isha. Gone too soon. Heartbreaking news this morning." PTI

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the institute did not pay any heed to it and has repeated its mistake. Dr Harishchandra, Director, IDOL, said, “Till now the institute has not received any complaints about the errors. We will definitely look into this matter thoroughly now.”

EW DELHI: A hike in passenger train fares, particularly in suburban service, and increase in the minimum distance to be covered in passenger and express trains are among the recommendations made by an official committee in its report submitted to Railways. The D.K. Mittal Committee, formed on December 4 this year to suggest ways and means to raise the revenue of Indian Railways, has made out a strong case for increasing the highly subsidised and loss-making suburban train fares, reports PTI. According to the recommendation, the suburban fares need to be increased by 2 paise per km every two months till they reach a break-even point. However, it did not specify the quantum of hike needed to be made in long-distance mail/express train services. The committee yesterday submitted its report to Rail-

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu way Minister Suresh Prabhu. The committee also said the minimum distance of travel in passenger train should be increased from existing 10km to 20km and in mail/express segment it should be increased from 50km to 100km. Currently, even if a passenger travels less than 10 km he is charged for the 10km in a passenger train and 50km in mail/express trains. The expert panel has observed that the current suburban fares is 60 per cent less than road travel cost and emphasised the need for increasing fares in a gradual

manner. The committee has also suggested that railway PSUs should be given the task to execute the rail projects. "The PSUs should be given a free hand to raise funds from the banks and after completion of the projects, they would be handed over to railways," said a senior Railway Ministry official who was privy to the report. The committee's report is crucial for railways as its recommendations is expected to help the ailing national transporter to take certain concrete measures which would be presented to Parliament in the rail budget for 2015-16 in February. Railway Ministry had set up the nine-member committee on December 4 under the chairmanship of former Secretary (financial services) D K Mittal to examine the existing revenue structure and recommend ways to raise fund for the public sector behemoth facing cash crunch. The committee, in its report, has given a detailed study on the efficacy and sufficiency of the existing revenue structure and avenues for raising income besides identifying its leakages. On expenditure front, the committee has suggested certain measures for reduction in spending.

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N no time at all, the Congress Party is likely to be a complete non-entity in the country. There are some states where it still rules. It is certain the end is near. The leaders wonder how the total collapse of the party took place. Some of them hold the view that Nehru-Gandhi dynasty does not draw crowds anymore. This is becoming more and more clear: In Jharkhand, in eight polling segments, Rahul Gandhi carried out extensive campaign. The Congress got only one seat. He did not pull crowds. The same thing can be said about Congress president Sonia Gandhi. They will not, however, give up. And strangely enough, the party leaders do not want them to go. It looks like they feel orphaned without the dynasty family. And it is a fact that none in the party is ready to assume leadership. There is now one more effort not to hold Sonia and Rahul responsible for the defeat: Some party leaders have started saying that secular card has been overplayed with the result that a pro-minority image has been created. This has led to the rejection of the Congress by the majority committee. The situation has become so hopeless for the Congress that it cannot win anywhere in the country. One thing has become certain: The revival of the Congress with Sonia and Rahul at the head is a remote possibility.

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VERYTHING in life becomes outdated after its stipulated time-frame and has to disappear to give space for the new comer. As dried leaves falls to allow now leaves to grow, a fading year also has to go behind the thick curtain of history to make room for the New Year. Today, we bid a goodbye to 2014 and get ourselves prepared to welcome 2015 with a great hope and aspiration. Year after year pass by and we keep regenerating our resolutions and keep the hope alive to welcome the coming year. A lot is already spoken and written about the year 2014 that has become a part of history. Instead of spending time and energy on what happened in the past, let’s deliberate what does future hold for you and what do you expect from the New Year.

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the Modi government establishes comfortable majority in both the Houses, it can pass any legislation without many obstacles. This means, the government would not have to wait and bank on ‘outside’ support and in return agree to some of their demands. That’s the hope for tomorrow. The UPA rule from 2004 to 2014 always had to depend on outside support for its working. Earlier the support was rendered by the group of left parties led by CPI(M) and in the second innings, that role was played by Mulayam Singh’s Samajwadi

Difficult phase

Political stability 2014 saw the most significant and epochmaking Lok Sabha elections, those threw away the sitting government of United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Congress. This was followed by State Assembly elections in four states of which the BJP unseated Congress in three states and is No,2 in Jammu & Kashmir. However, in the by-elections for various State Assembly elections in UP, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan, the BJP did not do well. In short, the whole year saw only elections after regular intervals, 2015 would be no different. The Delhi Assembly elections are round the corner, followed by Bihar, UP, Punjab would be in queue. In short, this year will also have many extravaganzas of election campaigns and TV channels would have a good time for its coverage. If BJP continues to win these elections too, it would establish it’s complete control over the national politics and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would emerge as the supreme leader of the nation having his sway all over. Moreover, the verdict of the ensuing Assembly elections would also determine the BJP’s strength to pass bills in both Houses of the Parliament without taking support of any other party. Today, though BJP has a mammoth majority in Lok Sabha, it still falls short in reaching the half-way mark in Rajya Sabha. The possible win the next elections, particularly in Bihar and UP would give a steep rise to BJP’s number in the Upper House. This will hopefully bring in a political and executive stability to the government. Once

THINKING ALOUD Bharatkumar Raut Party and M. Karunanidhi’s Dravid Munnetra Kalagham (DMK). Both the partners in power demanded and snatched their ‘pound of flesh’ in return of support to the government on the floor of the Parliament. If BJP assumes full control, there is a flip side to this story also. Going by the mindset and style of functioning adopted by Modi, it is difficult to believe that he would remain as democrat as a Prime Minister of this nation should be in future. This would bring in post 1971 era of late Indira Gandhi, when she was enjoying unabated power in the Parliament and in her party. In case of Modi, he has already taken the driver’s seat in his BJP. He would become a unitary leader of the country, if he assumes similar majority in the Parliament too. In a Parliamentary democracy like India, there are built-in checks and balances. But this system also has its limitations. A mammoth majority and people’s mandate can bulldoze all norms and systems as was witnessed during Indira Gandhi’s regime. The bygone year was a decisive year in this context. The country is passing through a difficult phase when Modi took over the reins of the government. Our economy is on the verge of collapse and the socio-cultural fabric in a

A promise to act on self-improvement New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. We all come up with the regular resolutions for the upcoming year, but often our ideas of what should change are too broad. This New Year, we should all vow to take a closer look into our lives and make decisions about ourselves. However, a New Year's resolution is a secular tradition in which a person makes a promise to act on self-improvement or something slightly nice, beginning from New Year's Day. Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmen-

fragile state. Now that he has already completed more than six months in office, his honeymoon time is over. Now the people, who voted him in with a great expectation, will demand results. Unfortunately, the state of affairs in the Finance Ministry is such that it cannot live up to even a minimum expectation of any. Whether multi-billionaire industrialist or a man living below poverty-line on the pavements of Mumbai; the government has no remedy to live up to their expectations. The ensuing Union Budget in March to be presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will be his acid test. In the absence of Planning Commission, only Finance Minister will be held responsible for all the hard decisions that the ministry would be bound to take and execute to save national economy.

tally responsible. However, these are the few New Year’s resolutions every person should make: Improve physical well-being: Eat healthy food, lose weight, exercise more, eat better,

MATTER & SPIRIT drink less alcohol, quit smoking, stop biting nails, get rid of old bad habits Improve mental well-being: Think positive, laugh more often, enjoy life Improve finances: Get out of debt, save money, make small investments Improve career: Perform better at current job, get a better job, establish own business Improve education: Improve grades, get a

The question is will the government be able to face and ride this tide. If yes, Modi would be assured to rule the country for one more term, but in case if he fails to deliver, it would be difficult for him even to complete the term. It was Modi himself and none else who would be in the ‘accuse box’ in case, the government fails to live up to people’s expectations. This is because it was none else but Modi himself, who had hyped people’s expectations. He, while running a singlehanded campaign for Lok Sabha elections, had assured people the sun, the moon and the earth; and all three together; that too in quick succession. Therefore, people don’t wish to wait nor do they have any patience. To worsen Modi’s plight, the rain god was not very generous this monsoon. Half of the rural India is reeling under acute drought-like situation; it would further deteriorate as the summer approaches. The water level in many dams has already started reaching alarming level. This would result in acute shortage of drinking water and fodder for cattle-heads. That would be an unfortunate horror scene. This type of natural calamity is taken as a ‘God-sent’ opportunity by traders and businessmen. It all depends upon how the Modi government and various state administrations handle the situation. If they fail to deliver, not only the population, but Modi himself will have a tough time to face people. In short, the first few months of 2015 will determine and design the fate of not only the nation but also the its rulers. Thus, let’s keep our fingers crossed and pray to wish all of us: A Very Happy New Year! Twitter : @BharatkumarRaut better education, learn something new, study often, read more books, improve talents Improve self: Become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent Take a trip to out of town Volunteer to help others, practice life skills, use civic virtue, give to charity, volunteer to work part-time in a charity organization Get along better with people, improve social skills, enhance social intelligence Make new friends Spend quality time with family members Settle down, get engaged/get married, have kids Try foreign foods, discovering new cultures Pray more, be closer to God, be more spiritual Be more involved in sports or different activities.

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THIS refers to 'MSD hangs his Whites' (ADC, Dec 31). Mahendra Singh Dhoni has done a huge disservice to Indian cricket, by retiring from the longer format of the game, mid-series. Even though Dhoni has the most dismal record as Test captain outside Asia, with a poor 20 per cent win record, it was incumbent on him to wait till the end of the Sydney Test match, which is just one week away. No knowledgeable Indian cricket enthusiast will miss Dhoni in the Test arena, either as captain or player. But his gross irresponsible act of retiring midway through the Test series in Australia, has made India a laughing stock in the cricket world. It has also heaped a lot of unnecessary pressure on young Virat Kohli and his team mates prior to the Sydney Test. The Australians, masters of sledging, are not going to miss this opportunity to rile the Indians at Sydney, because of the indiscretion of Dhoni. DHONI'S DILEMMA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has been leading the Indian The BCCI and the Indian selectors cricket team for quite some years now, in a shocker to all, announced his decision to need to think many times before retire from Test cricket. continuing a self-centered Dhoni as the ODI captain, because it is Dhoni has not been a great Test ing scandal. However, it has been clear that he does not have the best captain for some time; his form has established that Dhoni was not interests of Indian cricket in mind. been abysmal, his wicket keeping wholly honest with the Mudgal — V Chandramohan, via email below par. Dhoni, distinctively cool Commission, which investigated in the mind, could have been help- the scandal. Maybe Dhoni decided ful in propelling Kohli in his early he couldn’t take any more. IntriguIT is exceptionally pathetic that In- days as captain. Frankly speaking, ingly, though, his retirement is not dian captain M S Dhoni has artic- Dhoni’s retirement could hurt a huge blow to those who’ve known ulated his retirement from first India most. No doubt he has been him. Either way, Indian Test cricket class tests after the draw of the under much heaviness in recent has lost the man who re-energized third Test at Melbourne. Dhoni’s months. Apart from his captaincy, it in the first five years he played it. — K V Raman, Malad best as captain was behind him, he’s been under pressure because the team was stagnating and of his propinquity with Srinivasan, Kohli’s captaincy and batting in the who has been under a cloud due to first Test at Adelaide was dazzling. his role in the betting and spot-fix- ALTHOUGH Dhoni is likely to cap-

Dhoni dhamaka ends

New year, new hopes THE New Year has dawned. It is now 2015 and we have another 365 days of opportunities ahead of us. New Year’s day according to the Gregorian calendar (January 1) is one of the most popular occasions in India. Many people throughout India celebrate this festive occasion with loved ones or in large gatherings. People greet and wish each other. Exchanging messages, greeting cards and gifts are a part and parcel of the New Year celebration. The media covers many New Year events which are showcased on prime channels for most of the day. People who decide to stay indoors resort to these New Year shows for entertainment and fun. The age-old tradition of planning new resolutions for the coming year is a common sight. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili

EVERYWHERE, there has begun a kind of stock-taking of events good and bad, as is customary at the end of the year. This is also Christmas season, and the Christian message of the meek inheriting the kingdom of God comes to mind in one of the finest examples of nobility displayed even in death. Jacintha Saldanha, the Indian-origin nurse at King Edward VII hospital in London

HAPPY NEW YEAR: With a new year come new resolutions, wishes and hopes for a better tomorrow. Wishing all a happy new year 2015! caring for the Duchess of Cambridge at the time, committed suicide after being duped by a hoax call by an Australian DJ, posing as the Queen. It has been two years since the suicide in December 2012, and the inquest into it has concluded in September 2014 that it was a 'suicide' and left it at that. Hours before her death, distraught at having breached protocol, Saldanha wrote an e-mail to her matron that she was ready for any punishment and 'please do not blame the other nurses for this'. One cannot but salute this noble soul who is one of the finest examples of a shining Christian spirit. Let's not forget her message. — G S Vaidhyanathan, Dahisar

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IT is clear now that the BJP is also playing vote bank politics – just like most political parties especially Congress – as in view of forthcoming Delhi Elections it has regularised unauthorised colonies. Just

tain the rest of the series, it is abundantly clear that Kohli will be the next captain. But this would be a mistake. Kohli has demonstrated that he is the best batsman in the team. Burdening him with captaincy would not augur well for the team. In fact India would have done much better if Gavaskar and Kapil were not captains and allowed to just do what they are best at. We had other seniors like Kirmani, Amarnath, Vengsarkar. Who should be captain? Someone who walks into the team but is not a star. Apart from Kohli we have Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and R Ashwin, as possible contenders. The appointment of the first two can create unnecessary bad blood, given personality clashes in Indian teams. Should Ashwin or someone else be groomed as captain? Kohli should be a perpetual vice-captain, just as Neil Harvey and Conrad Hunte were, so that he can just concentrate on his batting.

planned it well to go at such an option long back. He could not win much of the matches when out of India and his batting was suspect against top class pace bowling. Again, he ought to have batted higher up in the batting order to give the side the much-needed confidence. Over and above his team selection appears partial as he picked up only those who support him and not go for talent search as other country captains do. In the history of Indian Test cricket, no Indian captain has such a poor record overseas across four consecutive Test series. After leading the team for so long, Dhoni is still a beginner. — C K Subramaniam, Sanpada

THE sudden and immediate retirement in the middle of the Test series in Australia by Indian test Captain M S Dhoni from the Test match format has surprised every — T R Ramaswami, Kandivali body across the world. I strongly feel that the poor overseas per formance for last two years in SKIPPER Mahendra Singh Dhoni which he lost maximum test retired from Test cricket and it is a matches to various home countries shocker for Indian cricket. With and some things in the dressing stars like Dravid, Sachin and Lax- room of the team which he is hidman quitting the game under pres- ing, has forced him to retire sudsure, this abrupt end of the test denly. His retirement in the middle career of MS is a matter of surprise. of the series in Australia has deIn Australia he failed as a batsman moralised the entire team which is as well as a captain to enthuse a already struggling to win the young side. Our overseas record match. It is high time that the truth under Dhoni is very poor and in must come out and the main reathe last 23 matches, Team India son behind his sudden retirement lost 14, drew 7 and won 2 matches which has shaken the entire Indian – a poor 8.69 per cent to show his cricket team. — Bhagwan Thadani, via email captaincy skills. He ought to have

THE acceptance of the bail application of Lakhvi by a Pak court clearly shows that the theocratic regime of Islamabad had deliberately acted in such a way so as to allow the dreaded terrorist to walk away scotfree. In this connection, I am reminded of the Ottavio Quattrochi episode. When the Interpol had issued a red alert against him and he was under arrest of the Argentine authorities, the then GoI under the UPA rule, reportedly asked the CBI to go slow in the matter. Their obvious intention was to allow the ele- Yoga guru Baba Ramdev ment of time lapse to take effect; so that the international smuggler our country. Baba (very maligned — M Kumar, New Delhi could escape the clutches of the In- word) Ramdev called the government to ban Amir Khan’s film ‘PK’. dian laws. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz This man who had run away by wearing a salwar kameez, is telling SINCE the state is under the rule of that the film depicts Hindu religion a devoutly 'secular' party, the first and Gods in a poor light. Persons needle of suspicion would naturally THANKS to a few newspapers for like him should know that the said be pointed out towards the involve- publishing my suggestion on film has been attracting the audiment of a Hindu terrorist (?) outfit women's safety in December 2014 ence like anything. The same kind in detonating the explosive device. which was accepted by Gurgoan of reaction had come when ‘Oh My — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali police as per press reports. I sug- God’ was released. RSS and its affilgested that “regulating more con- iates which were dormant during trols in the public transport system the UPA government have been unlike having alarm signals connected leashed by the BJP to create unrest to the police control room or a loud in the society. On one hand we say siren for the public alert, should be that Hinduism is not a religion but installed in cabs.” The Gurgoan Po- a way of life, on the other hand lice has now decided to launch these fringe elements are vitiating autos equipped with a light and the atmosphere in the name of alarm button – a safety feature. On Hindu religion. What they should pressing the alarm button, a siren have complained is that our way of on the auto will blare and a light will life is being ridiculed. If pseudostart blinking, indicating that the baba Ramdevs and Asarams are the commuter is in danger. Such a sys- representatives of Hindus, I , too, tem of security I repeat is the need want to change my way of life. of hour in all commercial vehicles. These are the curses on Indian soci— Mahesh Kumar, New Delhi ety. Instead, Ramdev should ask his government to bring back black money from abroad as boasted by him before the election. 26/11 mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi IT is not known as to who is running — Maneshwar Nayak, via email

for votes, unauthorised colonies are regularised which results in disastrous situation later on as infrastructures are inadequate and an action of illegality is legalised that encourages unlawful activities. The worst situation arises because of corrupt officers and the corrupt public. Unless there is some accountability and responsibility and strict action is taken against corrupt officers such a situation may again occur. For strictest penal action is to derecognise all illegal colonies made authorised just before election time as in Delhi on the eve of forthcoming elections.

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PM Narendra Modi emerged as star performer on world stage

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EW DELHI: Emergence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a star performer on the world stage was the highlight of Indian foreign policy during 2014 which was described by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj as truly a "Year of Breakthrough Diplomacy". Modi's diplomatic outreach was evident the moment he took over as Prime Minister with the leaders of SAARC countries attending his swearing-in ceremony. His visit, thereafter, to the US, Japan and seven other countries confirmed his status as major global figure, reports PTI. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif were among his special guests but relations between the two neighbours actually soured later over ceasefire violations, that country's involvement with Kashmiri separatists and kid glove treatment A screen displays PM Modi addressing the audience during a reception organised in his honour by the Indian American Community given to key conspirators of Mumbai Foundation at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during World Diamond Conference in New Delhi.

India's diplomatic efforts. Noting government's 'neighbourhood first' policy, Swaraj said India was in forefront of helping its neighbours- be it Maldives which faced a grave water crisis or 'Made in India' defence exports to Nepal. "They are all a reflection of our government's vision of India's shared future as an integral part of a peaceful, secure and prosperous comity of nations in South Asia, and the world beyond," she said. Modi's summit level engagements with strategic partners like the US and Russia with major substantive outcomes, were a major part of our diplomatic success story of the past six months, the minister noted. However, Swaraj expressed concern over the fate of Indians held hostage in strife-torn Iraq. "As 2014 draws to an end, the uncertainty about the fate of 39 Indians in Iraq continues to weigh deeply on all of us. Our efforts will continue unabated," she said. The government was also involved in rescue mission for Indian citizens in Libya, Iraq and Lugansk in Ukraine since it took over in May. "Over the past six months, we have successfully secured the release of more than 550 Indian fishermen from the Sri Lankan jails," the External Affairs Minister said in her foreword for an e-booklet highlighting ministry's initiatives. "2014 has truly been a Year of Breakthrough Diplomacy. India's star is today shining ever brighter on the global firmament... "With 'Diplomacy for Development' as the overarching theme of our global engagements in 2015, we will pursue the vision of a Rising India, with new vigour and even greater resolve," she added.

PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping sitting on a traditional swing on the Sabarmati River front in Ahmedabad. terror attacks in Pakistan. Pakistan will remain a challenge for Modi government's diplomacy in the year ahead with experts maintaining that Islamabad will only talk about the dialogue with India but will not do anything "spectacular" to make it happen. "I don't expect any spectacular engagement of Pakistan with India even though that country will keep talking about dialogue. They will not act against terror groups like Jaish and Lashker and we need to keep a watch on the ground," former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan G Parthasarathy said. "Pakistan will remain a challenge given its internal political dynamics and role of its military in the foreign policy," he added when asked the reasons for Pakistan's particular approach towards India. He also talked about the increas-

ing involvement of Pakistan with Afghanistan, a strategically important neighbour of India and vulnerable in terms of security situation after the withdrawal of combat NATO troops. While Pakistan will remain a challenge, India also has to trade carefully while dealing with China, whose President Xi Jinping was yet another high-profile guests of Modi while the Chinese troops carried out incursions in Chumar sector of Ladakh. Summing up the Modi government's diplomacy in 2014, Swaraj said, revitalising traditional ties, re-setting strategic relations and reaching out to Indians abroad have been primary to

Modi beating a traditional Taiko drum during inauguration of TCS Japan Academy in Tokyo .

Modi shares a light moment with a child during his visit at Golden Pavilion, Buddhist temple in Kyoto Japan.

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Like every other year, 2014 saw its fair share of fashion trends taking centre stage. While some became wardrobe staples, others made their way out of our closets faster than we could get around to doing one load of laundry. Shirley Mistry & Yamini Walia bring your their verdict on which fashion trends you should hold on to, and which ones it’s time to bid adieu to

Crop Tops

>> Sheer clothing is definitely a trend to carry forward into the New Year

Let’s get this out of the way immediately. While crop tops did take the fashion world by storm — and we admit to jumping on to the bandwagon ourselves — quite honestly, this is one trend that we’d like to see go away now — unless you’re on a beach and want to wear something between a tshirt and bikini. We do have a soft spot for fitted crop tops paired with knee-length pencil skirts, but too much of a good thing can be bad, and after sifting through endless racks of crop tops at clothing stores, we think that change is in order. Apart from sheer boredom, crop tops don’t flatter all body types, which is another reason why we aren’t completely sold on the trend. Expert speak Designer Nidhi Munim isn’t a fan either. She tells us, “A crop top is too short to be called a top, but too long to be called a bralette. This trend was just a fad, because it isn’t really wearable.”

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We love sheer clothing. From saris with sheer pallus, to a simple top with sheer sleeves or a panel at the base, this style screams elegance and can elevate your look when it’s worn right. While a dress or top that is entirely sheer might be too risqué and is certainly not our cup of tea, we love how you can take a sheer panelled top or skirt and pair basics with it to create a look that is effortlessly chic. Expert speak Nidhi explains that sheer clothing had a major moment on the runway this year. Telling us about the best way to rock the trend, Nidhi explains, “Sheer clothing works great when it’s paired with a non-sheer layer underneath.”

WidE-lEg TrousErs We’re divided on this one. While wide-leg bottoms are reminiscent of the ’80s — in a pretty unpleasant way (unless your style is iconic retro) — wide-leg shorts, are super cute. They add an element of interest to an otherwise boring, staple clothing item and flatter most body types. In fact, if you have

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broad hips or a heavy bottom, the flare can actually work in your favour by drawing attention away from it and balancing out your figure. Expert speak While we aren’t completely in favour of wide-leg pants, Nidhi seems relatively happy with this trend. She explains, “This style gives you the chance to step out of your regular slim look, especially, when you feel bold enough to wear something unique.”

FringEd CloThing We’re on the fence about this trend. While everything from tops, shorts, skirts, shrugs and cover ups came bearing a fringed end, the fad isn’t spectacular. Unless you are looking to jazz up a simple t-shirt and jeans outfit with a fringed kimono shrug, or sport a similar style, we don’t understand the appeal of wearing a fringed outfit — unless you’re going to perform a salsa routine that involves a lot of sashaying. Expert speak Nidhi isn’t a complete believer in the fringe trend

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>> While fringes get a thumbs down from us, our expert believes that they add a boho-country vibe to an outfit

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Culottes are wide-legged, high-waisted pants that end right above, or slightly below your knees. We aren’t big fans of culottes, simply because they pair with a limited number of tops and look flattering only on very skinny women. If you are bottom heavy, stay away from them as the high waist and the short length will only highlight your problem areas. But, for everyone else, you now have an alternative to your much-loved skinny jeans! Expert speak While we want this trend to stay in 2014, our expert doesn’t feel the same. Nidhi says, “They might not be feminine, but culottes do carry a certain level of sophistication in spite of their casual feel. This style has an understated elegance.”

More of a silhouette than a fashion trend, we’re all onboard with the comeback of shift blouses. The boxy tops and elbow-length sleeves, which makes them perfect for everyday wear. Whether you experiment with embellishments, pastels, florals or graphic prints, the silhouette lends itself beautifully to almost every style. Expert speak The shift blouse was quite a rage in 2014. Nidhi tells us, “The shift blouse could serve as a dressy tee or a casual yet hip blouse in 2015 too and help your transform a day look into a night one with ease.”

>> While we would leave overalls in 2014, our expert thinks that this trend still has potential

PastEls Baby blues, icy pinks, pale yellows and minty greens — pastels are soothing and look very chic, making this a trend that we absolutely adore. They can be worn as is, or paired with graphic prints and metallics if you are looking to switch up your look, which is why we definitely recommend adding a few pastel pieces to your wardrobe. Expert speak A believer of the trend, Nidhi says, “Pastels are hotter than ever! From sporty to glam, this classic trend will remain a fashion trend this year as well.”

tEa-lEngth skirts We did an entire feature on tea-length skirts at the beginning of 2014 and our love for them hasn’t faded one bit. They’re ideal to wear to work, to a party or on a casual day out and they flatter all figures and body types. They aren’t too short or too long, hitting your calves at a flattering spot. They can be dressed up or down to suit all occasions and are a must-have. Expert speak In Nidhi’s opinion, this voluminous, ladylike silhouette is here to stay. She adds, “They are back in an array of prints and pretty florals.”

either. She tells us, “Fringes give dresses a very boho-country look. It’s definitely a popular trend this season, but it is not a classic style statement that will last!” Tops, skirts, trousers, bags and even shoes came bearing faux-jewels and intricate embellishments in 2014, and we couldn’t be happier. Wearing an embellished accessory or item of clothing instantly jazzes up your look and is our go-to fashion hack for when we have to go to party but can’t be bothered to make too much of an effort. We especially love tops with jewelled, embellished necklines, which make you look like you’ve worn a necklace and eliminate the hassle of finding matching accessories. What’s not to love?! Expert speak Whether it’s embellished clothes, shoes or accessories, Nidhi agrees with us and is also a big fan of this trend. She says, “Embellishment is always classy, and a good way to enrich both day and night wardrobes.”

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A timeless trend that often makes a comeback as seasons change, we think florals are a timeless style. Whether in watercolour finish or in bold, neon colours, they pair well with most other fashion trends and minor variations in the size of the floral print ensures that they suit every silhouette. We love vintage-inspired floral top and pencil skirt twin sets and think that this trend can be adapted to suit casual wear and work wear alike. Expert speak In Nidhi’s opinion, florals are absolutely stunning and definitely timeless. She says, “Floral clothing marks a new dawn for femininity. Small or large, subtle or bold, these prints will remain a favourite in 2015 as well.”

If you grew up in the ‘90s, overalls were a wardrobe staple. Everyone had at least one overall dress/ skirt or shorts to throw over a basic t-shirt. After all, we were young then and didn’t know better. But, now that we do, we would relegate any overalls to the back of the closet, reserved solely for spring cleaning. They are not very flattering and unless garage-chic is your style of choice, we recommend staying away from them, especially if you’re going to pair them with a crop top! Expert speak Disagreeing with our opinion on overalls, Nidhi thinks that the trend made a chic comeback this year. She tells us, “Celebrities such as Allessandra Ambrosio have been taking this one-piece outfit from practical to posh.”

bombEr jaCkEts Bomber Jackets were a fashion staple this year. They have multiple uses as they can be worn over any outfit and suit almost any occasion. For instance, the combination of a leather brown bomber jacket with a maxi dress is a classic option for a casual day out or even a romantic date. Expert speak Designer Swapnil Shinde believes that bomber jackets are a must in everyone’s wardrobe. He explains, “Bomber jackets feature in the grunge/ rock-chic category, which automatically makes you look pretty ‘cool’.”

>> Tealength skirts are voluminous, but look super elegant

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Shuchi Pandya & Komal Goel are the names behind Pipa+Bella, a jewellery website that has caught the fancy of many. Shirley Mistry speaks to them about their venture, as they tell us about the concept and their exciting collaborations

ou may not want to break out your ancestral diamond set every time you head out to a dinner party or for a night of dancing, which is where affordable, stylish fauxjewellery comes into play. But, Pipa+Bella is not just a run-of-the-mill e-store for jewellery junkies, it also provides employment to women who are looking to get their career back on track. Curious? Read on as founders Shuchi Pandya and Komal Goel open up about their pet project. n Tell us a little bit about Pipa+Bella.

In colloquial Spanish, Pipa, means someone who is daring and adventurous. In Italian, Bella means demure and graceful. So, Pipa+Bella is, in a way, a reflection of one’s own personal style and life philosophy. You could wake up one day feeling as though you can take on the world, and at other times feel more introspective. Whoever you are, our brand promotes the ideology that you should own your style and feel confident and comfortable in what you wear. n Tell us a little bit about how you

came together to start Pipa+Bella. Having grown up together as cousins, and after being surrounded by jewellery for so many years (our families are in the diamond jewellery business), starting a fashion jewellery brand was a natural fit. When we started out, we were trying to solve a common problem — we found that several Indian women take a break from their career to raise a family and then find it challenging to go back to work. That’s when we realised that we could combine our love for jewellery with a flexible, rewarding career opportunity for them.

this a conscious move? Our experience to date tells us that this particular segment of fashion jewellery is a clear opportunity. The market is currently saturated with high-end brands on one end and low-end, poor quality ones on the other. Our goal is to become the ultimate fashion jewellery destination for women who are looking for accessories that are right on trend, but don’t hurt the pocket. n Tell us about your association with

Malini Agarwal and your more recent one with Kiara Advani. We’ve recently launched a limited edition collection of social media and lifestyle-inspired charms with MissMalini. Kiara Advani’s collection is based on her daily life, and includes inspiration from her gym routine, family time and red carpet events. The designs include everything from crystal earcuffs to head chains. Both offer very different products, but are right on cue with international aesthetics. n Your website has a ‘be a stylist’

section. Tell us a little about it. As a PB Stylist, you sell Pipa+Bella accessories through your own personal website, trunk shows and social media websites such as Facebook. We currently offer two sign up plans: The On-The-Go Stylist is a free plan that gives the stylist her own personalised online store to sell Pipa+Bella accessories. The Premium Stylist plan costs `1,299 a year and not only lets you create your own website, it also allows you to design samples for trunk shows and exhibitions. In addition, the Premium Stylist gets added incentives and benefits including free gifts and rewards.

n What was the goal you started out

with? Has it changed over time? We started our business with the goal of signing up stylists, who we define as women who are typically in their mid-20’s with a love for fashion, but who also have an entrepreneurial bug. Having started multiple businesses in the past, we knew about the struggles and challenges, not to mention the heavy investments that are part of starting a brand. Today, we have over 200 stylists signed up on our portal, who earn anywhere from `1,000 to `40,000 a month in commissions, with very little investment from their end. We have also come to learn that there are more ways than one to sell a good product. Our jewellery is different and of great value, but we want to sell a unique experience, not just fabulous accessories. n Your website showcases budget-

friendly, stylish jewellery. Was

n Tell us about your favourite

accessory from your website. We’re currently obsessed with the Delta Hand Harness and the Dynasty Earrings. n Give us your picks for five

accessories that any girl must own. Every girl should own: A cocktail ring, statement necklace for parties and evening looks, delicate necklace for day wear, basic hoops, and a gold cuff. Our picks from the website are: Clique Strand Earrings, The Cleo Necklace, Sun down strand necklace, Laurel Wreath Bracelet and the Inception Ring. n What other collaborations and

collections can your customers look forward to in the future? We can’t reveal any of them just yet, but we’ve got some really exciting collaborations in the pipeline. You’ll just have to wait and see what comes up!

>> Shuchi (right) and Komal (left) want Pipa+Bella to become a destination for woman who are looking for trendy, wellpriced jewellery

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If you don’t think you can carry off a pair of jewelled shoes, don’t worry! Yamini Walia tells you how to pull off this trend with élan

Stay neutral Since most jewelled shoes are quite sparkly, balance your look by applying minimalistic makeup and wearing an outfit that isn’t too embellished. This will keep the focus on your shoes, helping them to highlight your look.

4. cLaSSy twoS These flip-flops from Zara exude class. They look perfect, especially when paired with a an allwhite look, whether it’s a white dress or a combination of a white top and white A-line skirt. price `2,290

Metallic finesse Whether it’s a metallic bomber jacket, a metallic skirt or a metallic top, they will all look perfect with a pair of jewelled shoes. Wear your favourite sunglasses, a metallic bomber jacket and a mint skirt with sparkly shoes and you’re all set for a stylish day!

5. ethNic choice Available at www.koovs.com, these golden pumps will work well with ethnic outfits, whether it’s a sari or an anarkali suit. However, make sure your outfit isn’t too embellished, in order to balance out the look. price `3,500

>> Actress Emma Roberts looks stunning in this mint dress, paired with white and gold jewelled shoes

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We know that modern silhouettes and edgy styles are in, but this green gown is anything but fashionable! The bulky shoulder stand out a little too much in contrast with the sleeveless side and the sheer panelling, cut-out neckline and pleats down the front make the entire look pretty garish. Even her hair is failing her here! We do like the pretty gold clutch and the gold hand harness that she’s worn though.

Think of a big dollop of pink custard and you’ll have this look down well enough. Statement rings seemed to be the accessory for the night and we like hers, but nothing else here works for us. She looks like she’s been uncomfortably wrapped in stiff, pink fabric and what’s worse is that she looks like she’s holding a child’s purse!

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Admittedly, this is more of a skincare related step. However, without it, the rest of these makeup tricks are going to fall flat. Dry patches and flaky skin around your nose will be highlighted if you apply makeup on top of it, so, start off by using a face scrub. Make sure that you pick a gentle one — after all, you don’t want to make your already tender skin feel worse.

Whatever you do, avoid dark eyeshadows and don’t even think about sporting a smokey eye. Your eyelids are going to be droopy, and wearing dark eyeshadow will only weigh them down further. We suggest skipping the product completely. Instead, line your upper lash line with a black eyeliner and apply a few coats of mascara to open up your eyes. You can also skip your usual kohl pencil and pick a nude eye pencil to line your lower waterline. This will hide any redness and help you look more awake.

FouNDatioN FirSt Even if you don’t apply foundation regularly, we highly recommend keeping a BB cream or foundation handy for days when your skin looks pale or ashy because of your cold. Pour a coin-sized amount on to the back of your hand and use a damp makeup sponge to apply it on to your face. This will help even out your skin tone, give you a dewy complexion and ensure that you don’t look like you’ve piled on too much makeup.

LBD love Everyone owns a LBD and if you aren’t sure how to style it this season, jewelled shoes are your best bet. Also, if you’re still confused about your New Year’s Eve dress, we suggest you opt for this simple, safe combination.

Choose a dusty pink blush to add colour on to your face, especially if the cold has stripped your skin of its natural colour. However, steer clear of corals and bright pinks as they look unnatural. Pick a subtle shade of pink that will give your cheeks a hint of colour and balance out your complexion, especially if you have liberally applied concealer and foundation.

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3. SiLver DeSire These wedges, from Urbane, available at www.myntra.com, will help brighten up all your party outfits. Team them with a sheath dress and simple jewellery for maximum impact. price `2,199

No sheer We know that sheer is a big trend, but pairing it with jewelled shoes is a big no-no, to ensure that you look trendy and classy. Instead, opt for opaque fabrics such as felt.

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1. weDGe it out Get noticed in this pair of wedges by Blue Button, available at www.jabong.com. Sporting a multi-directional grip and comfortable sole, this pair will allow free movement. Play with opaque fabric in your outfit in order to rock this pair. price `2,999 2. BLack MaGic We absolutely love these black jewelled pumps, mostly for their versatility. Available at www.asos.com, these shoes will look classy with any outfit, whether you’re wearing it to work, a party or on a casual day out with friends. price `3,000

Simple accessories Wearing jewelled shoes with sequinned bags or bracelets can make you look like a showgirl. So, pick subtle accessories, to ensure that your look isn’t over-the-top. Carrying a small clutch or wearing understated earrings is the perfect way to compliment your shoes.

Not literally — that’s actually bad for your health! While sneezing and sniffling through the course of a cold is unavoidable, what you can do, is hide it. To avoid looking like you’ve just dragged yourself out of bed when you step outdoors, Shirley Mistry gives you some makeup tips so that you can look better than you feel atery, bulging eyes, flaky, pale skin and a perpetually red nose — sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Within a few hours of contracting a cold, your face can go from looking dewy and healthy, to becoming a dead give-away of your illness. But, we’re firm believers of the fact that the way you feel reflects on your face — so in order to feel good, you’ve got to look good!

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eyes, and will have to blow your nose often. So, to ensure that your makeup lasts all through the day, carry the products that you used along with you. Touching up your makeup every few hours is an easy way to hide a cold.

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When you contract a cold, you’re going to be tempted to rub your

Even if you don’t have dark circles, adding concealer to your makeup

routine while you have a cold is a great idea. Apply it in an inverted triangle shape below both eyes and blend it in to make your face seem brighter and to balance out puffy or watery eyes. Remember to conceal the area around your nose as well, in order to prevent redness from peeking through. Since you will be blowing your nose a lot, applying concealer over your foundation will help make it last longer.

Move over Matte Since your skin is dry and parched, in all likelihood, your lips are going to feel chapped and dry as well. So, instead of reaching out for your favourite matte lipstick, pick a tinted lip balm or a moisturising gloss instead. A matte lipstick will draw attention to your chapped lips, while a lip balm will soothe dry skin, reducing their cracked appearance.

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Alia Bhatt has been sporting several pretty dresses off late and we’re getting really fond of her style. The tousled hair and halter neckline is perfect for her youthful look and the minimal accessories (minus that gorgeous statement ring) make this look a winner. The skirt of the dress is a little bulky, but it works with her look.

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Priyanka is a fan of dangler drop earrings and with her hairstyle and makeup, we love how they look on her. We’re not really sure about this gown though. She looks great, but the side-styled zip ending at the thigh high slit seems unnecessary and her shoes are run-off-the-mill. However, she manages to pull off a red-carpet worthy appearance.

kiara aDvaNi

We normally don’t like skirts with too many layers and too much work, but Kiara really stands out in this ethereal gown. For once, the matchy-matchy clutch does not ruin the outfit and the bodice work, although a little much, looks great because of the soft, pastel shade of the dress and sheer panels on the top. We would have preferred if she had let her hair down or kept it in a lose chignon.

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 >> Don’t stray from your list when you’re trying to shop within a budget

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DECOUPAGE COASTERS Whether you want to make them as thoughtful gifts or just spruce up your décor this year, these decoupage coasters are impressive looking and extremely easy to make. Rhea Dhanbhoora explains how they were made materials

Decoupage glue such as modge podge (you can use a mixture of flour and water for a homemade version of glue if you can’t find this); ceramic tiles/ sheets or shaped craft wood or old coasters; paper (decoupage paper works best but you can use gift wrap, maps, pictures, letters — whatever you want!); foam brushes; felt or cork (optional); all-purpose glue (optional); decoupage varnish and a ruler to measure your paper.

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a budget With attractive displays and a slew of never-ending deals and promotions, sticking to your budget when you’re at a supermarket can be difficult. If you identify with this problem, Dev Goswami has some great tips for you

Yes, we know that it’s more convenient to pay by card instead of carrying cash everywhere. However, paying by card doesn’t allow you to keep track of the money that you’re spending. So, instead, carry a fixed amount of cash that corresponds to your budget and use only that money to pay the bill. This will make it easier for you to realise when you’re exceeding your budget.

Use smaller Carts This is a great psychological tip — using a smaller shopping basket or trolley means that you’ll be less likely to buy everything that catches your eye, because after you put in all your essentials, you probably won’t have space in your shopping cart. Of course, this tip only works for when you need to shop only a few items, and not when you’re buying an entire month’s supply.

make a list — and CheCk it twiCe! Santa isn’t the only one who needs to make lists through the year! We often make detailed lists for our partners in order to ensure that they come back from the store with everything we want — apply the same rule to yourself. You can use this trick to help yourself stick to a budget when you

shop. Make sure that you pick up only the items that are on the list and make a conscious effort to avoid everything else. So, if you’re thinking of picking up those new room fresheners, because you saw the buyone-get-one-free tag, remember that there’s a reason why room fresheners aren’t on your list. If you do need a room freshener and forgot to put it on your list, don’t worry about picking it up. However, if you absolutely need to stick to a budget that you’ve planned out in advance, everything you forgot can throw you off course. To ensure that you’re not justifying overspending by picking up things you ‘forgot’ to add on, check your list thoroughly before you leave the house

Compare right Don’t make the mistake of using prices of everyday items such as milk, eggs and flour as a base to compare those between different stores and supermarkets. The difference in prices for these items will usually be negligible. Instead, focus on an exhaustive list of items ranging from snacks and condiments, to soaps, cleaners and other household items, and then find the store that offers the best deal for a majority of those that you are likely to pick up most often.

read labels CarefUlly We’re talking about labels that prominently display various deals and offers. Read them carefully to ensure that you pick up the correct item. For example, a discount on a certain perfume might only be applicable on a 60ml bottle and not on the 150ml one that you were going to put in your basket.

piCk store brands When it comes to flour, spices and grains, several supermarkets have their in-house brand on offer, which are cheaper than other popular brands. They can be a great way to save money, but make sure to try them once or twice to ensure that they are of good quality.

n Cut your paper into the same shape (as close as you can get) as your coasters. To make the process simpler, we chose to keep our wood square. Cut the paper to the exact size (a little smaller is alright) of each coaster. Cut all of it at once so that you don’t mess it up once your hands are dirty. n Remember that this is a messy project, so before you start this step, cover your workspace with an old cloth (the glue will stick to paper, tearing your decoupage paper off the coaster) and then brush the shapes with decoupage glue. n Place the paper carefully in the middle of the shape (you can’t shift it around too much so be very careful with this step) and smoothen it out so as to avoid creating any air bubbles. Once it’s stuck on, wait for ten minutes and then brush (use your foam brush) a layer of glue over the paper, to hold it in place, keeping brush strokes to a minimum to avoid creating a pattern over your design. n Do this repeatedly in two or three coats or until it’s completely stuck and immovable. It should look as though it’s part of a design on the tile and not like paper stuck on top of it. n Apply varnish in a clear coat to avoid air bubbles. Let one layer dry completely before you apply another — we applied three coats to get the look that we wanted. n Cork is difficult to find, but don’t worry, you can use felt (glue it to the bottom with all purpose glue) instead. However, we used the coasters without any base and they worked out just fine.

avoid taking yoUr Children along From asking your children to wheel the cart around, to asking them to stand in the queue while you finish shopping, bringing your children to the supermarket can make shopping easier. But, if you can’t say no when they ask you to buy things that catch their eye, it’s best to avoid taking them along. Shopping on your own is your best bet if you’d like to ensure that you don’t exceed your budget.

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n While this is a very easy DIY project, it does require a little patience. If you’ve got hold of sheets of craft wood, you will have to get them cut. You can do this yourself, but we suggest heading over to a carpenter and asking him to cut it into a few interesting shapes. If you are using ceramic tiles, old coasters or pre-cut wood, skip this step.

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THE BIG I

Maintaining your independence in a relationship — whether you’re married or dating — is extremely important. Dev Goswami tells you how to ensure that your quest for a stable ‘we’ doesn’t have you losing your identity or independence

hat there is no ‘I’ in team is an adage that’s commonly referred to in order to build healthy relationships, whether it’s with your colleagues or with your partner. However, while working in tandem with your partner is healthy for your relationship, becoming too dependent and starting to resemble each other isn’t a good idea. Having your own independence in a relationship is extremely important as well. At the risk of sounding corny, we have to emphasise that the trick to a happy, fulfilling life is to ensure that there’s a balance between your relationship and your individuality. Read on as we bring you tips that will help you to stay independent in your relationship.

Be inDePenDent Yes, we know that this is the point of the story, but it is impossible to be independent unless you make a conscious effort to do so. Expecting your partner to pick you up and drop you wherever you go may be convenient, but it’s an easy way to lose the ability to do things on your

own –— unless you need to for safety of course. Don’t make your partner tag along with you when you go shopping, or when you want to watch a film that he might not be interested in. Being dependent on your partner (or anyone else for that matter) for such things, can lead to situations where you aren’t able to do what you love simply because you can’t find anyone to give you company.

Say no You’re going to a party with your school friends and your partner asks you if he can come along. What do you do? Well, if you value your independence, you need to learn how to say no. Similarly, you also need to learn how to take no for an answer. This will help you stay independent, and will also strengthen your bond with your partner, benefiting your relationship in the long run.

take a Break We don’t mean that you should take a break from your relationship and date

>> Maintaining your individuality is just as important as spending time together other people. We’re talking about a break where you go on a mini-vacation or spend a weekend by yourself. Not only will this rejuvenate you, it will also help boost your confidence and help you realise how easy it is to be independent. And, it should go without saying that while you’re at it, you should handle all the planning and logistics by yourself, without any help from your partner.

a SeParate life One of things that lead to you becoming too dependent on your partner is a shared personal life. If all your friends are his friends as well and if you only indulge in hobbies that you both find appealing, you’re going to have a hard time maintaining your individuality. So, follow your own interests and make sure that you keep up with your hobbies, even if they are not his. A good way to start this is to set a day or two aside during the week where you indulge in activities that please you — all by yourself.

relationship won’t be able to take such a hit. But, I really want to switch things up in my life. What do I do? — Pearl D’souza, Byculla Dear Pearl, It is human tendency to want more out of life. And while nobody can blame you for wanting more, the first thing you need to do is come clean to your partner. If you think you need more in life and are willing to work for it, then now is the time to go

In office, I told Neha, who’s husband’s is Curly’s friend, about our date and I was a little surprised at her and Tanya’s (also a good friend at work) reaction. They started giggling! At first, I thought it was because they were secretly fixing me up at the party... Then Tanya began guffawing...

Draw the line When it comes to things such as maintaining your independence, people often skip over the role that your partner can play in it. A possessive or intrusive boyfriend can make it really difficult for you to have any sort of independence. So, it is important to make the concept of personal space clear from the very beginning of your relationship. Explain that the two of you need to make an effort to ensure that the compromises that you make for your relationship don’t end up hampering your individuality.

« DEar GracE, I HavE a proBlEm... Dear Grace, My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for almost five years now. While I really love him, I can’t help but feel a lack of purpose and direction in my life. I recently finished my undergraduate studies and want to study further, in another country. I’d love it if he came with me, but asking him to leave everything behind is too much to ask. However, I also think that a long distance relationship might be too much to handle and our

He left quite early to go to another party, but before he did, he asked for my number. Two days ago, he finally texted me to be his date for a post New Year bash! He apologised for being so last minute but I was thrilled! I cancelled my previous (dateless) plans and fixed it up with him! I really like him and know that being his date at a party must mean that he’s into me, right?

ahead with it. Try talking to your partner. There are couples who have attempted to pursue a long distance relationship and have succeeded in doing so. So, don’t be intimidated by the risks that surround it. Also, while you’re at it, you should ask him if he’d accompany you. He might want to study further as well. If he doesn’t, then whether to leave or to stay is a decision only you can make. Send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in

And Neha said... Well, at least someone said yes... God knows he’s been bugging me all of last week for my phone book. Trying his luck with everyone! Ha! Tanya just said no! You are too sweet Meghna! HAHAHAHA!

“So, it turns out that he hadn’t been thinking of me, and didn’t really want me to be his special date. He just wanted not to be stag at this party, because stags don’t get in anywhere! I feel so stupid and now I am not looking forward to it at all. What to do?” — Meghna Ulu a) Cancel the date! Don’t feel bad about ditching him last minute. You already know he has more phone numbers! b) How does it matter?! It’s just a date. Don’t expect too much vis-a-vis a relationship, but go and have fun! Maybe you’ll meet someone who genuinely likes you there! c) Go and make sure he pays for everything. LAST WEEK: TiredDad should pick option C: What you can do is create neutral family scenarios where they can be together without any issues coming up.

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NEWS IN BRIEF President condoles passing away of B.G. Verghese

PRESIDENT Pranab Mukherjee yesterday condoled the demise of noted journalist B.G. Verghese saying that the nation has lost an outstanding scholar, influential opinion maker and a crusader for civil rights. “I am saddened to known about the passing away of your husband, B G Verghese. Verghese was one of India’s most eminent journalists and a relentless champion of freedom of the press. A prolific writer, Verghese made significant contribution to the world of journalism and was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay award,” Mukherjee said in his message to Verghese’s wife Jamila Verghese.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill okayed

THE Constitutional amendment Bill that seeks scrap the collegium system of appointing judges to higher judiciary has received Presidential nod. The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) bill passed by Parliament in August this year has received President’s assent, official sources said. The new law facilitates the setting up of a commission for appointment of judges, replacing the 20-year-old collegium system. It paves the way for the setting up of NJAC, which will appoint and transfer judges to the Supreme Courts and the 24 High Courts.

First woman IAS officer to head DGCA

M SATHIYAVATHY, an Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor to the Civil Aviation Ministry, will head Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Sathiyavathy, 56, who will succeed Prabhat Kumar, will be the first woman to become the chief aviation regulator, official sources said, adding that the formal order is likely to be issued today. Sathiyavathi, a 1982-batch UT cadre IAS officer, will remain at the helm of DGCA for three years till 2017, they said.

Live TV coverage of antiterror ops may be banned

LIVE coverage of anti-terror operations by television channels is likely to be banned soon as the Home Ministry has asked the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to amend the rules to stop such telecast. Citing the unpleasant experience during 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks when news channels broadcast NSG operations live, the Home Ministry told the I&B Ministry to amend the Programme Code under the Cable Television Network Rules so that no terror-related operation is telecast live in future.

AMMU: Invoking Atal Behari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday appeared to be giving clear signals that it may not be averse to discussions on government formation with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which welcomed the gesture. Mehbooba Mufti, leader of the PDP which has emerged as the single largest party with 28 MLAs in the 87-member Assembly, met Governor N.N. Vohra and later said the “decisive but divided” mandate in the state was both a challenge and opportunity for Prime Minister Modi who has been talking about development. The PDP chief met the Governor in response to his invitation for discussions on government formation while the leaders of the BJP, with 25 MLAs, will meet him today. “For NDA government, it is a big responsibility. For Modi, it is a big responsibility. Jammu and Kashmir has been the biggest challenge for any PM right from Nehru till date,” Mehbooba told reporters in apparent signals to the BJP that the two can discuss contentious issues that come in the way of the two parties coming together. Whatever formation is firmed up, it should respect the mandate of the

had “started a political process. Vajpayeeji agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan. He had started unconditional dialogue with Hurriyat. He had started a dialogue with Pakistan when L K advani was the Deputy Prime Minister. We got generous economic package. UPA continued it for some time and then stopped it.” Welcoming her remarks, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said, “an initial contact has been established between the two parties” and her comments will help take forward formal discussions. “We appreciate Mehbooba Mufti’s gesture through media. We await formal initiation of dialogue,” he said. Without giving details of what exactly she discussed with Vohra, Mehbooba said, “PDP’s priority is not to cobble up a majority for the sake of government formation.” Mehbooba Mufti, president-PDP, addressing media at Raj Bhawan in Jammu on Wednesday. Answering questions, she cited media reports to say that PDP has people and have the principle of dressing the problem of unemploy- the support of over 55 MLAs. “reconciliation”, she said, adding ment. “But we cannot have develAsked why her party was not “till that is not taken along, opment without peaceful forming a government, she said, “It forming any government will be atmosphere on the ground,” she is not about BJP, NC or Congress but useless”. said. respect for PDP’s agenda for reconWhile talking about the opportuShe said “It (development) is not ciliation. If leadership rises to occanity provided by the mandate for possible till Vajpayeeji’s political sion and takes this mandate head both the NDA and Congress leader- process is taken forward.” on, then government formation is a ship, Mehbooba referred to Modi’s Mehbooba noted that for peace matter of 15 minutes,” the PDP “dream” of development and ad- in Jammu and Kashmir, Vajpayee chief said. Pics: PTI

LPG consumers to get cash subsidy in bank a/cs from today N

EW DELHI: Starting today (January 1, 2015) LPG consumers across the country will from get cash subsidy directly into their bank accounts so that they buy the cooking fuel at market price. Domestic LPG users will get Rs.568 in the bank account the moment they join the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme for LPG, which has now been renamed PAHAL. They will have to use this money to buy 14.2-kg refill at the market price. Currently, the subsidised LPG costs Rs 417 per 14.2kg cylinder while a market-priced refill costs Rs 752 in Delhi. It will be priced higher in other cities depending on local taxes. PAHAL or ‘Pratyaksh Hanstantarit Labh’ was rolled out in 54 districts will extend to rest of the country from January 1. OH, GOD.... A notaphilist displays misprinted Rs.2 and Rs.5 currency notes in Moradabad on Wednesday.

HAPPY NEW YEAR... A tourist wears a hat carrying a new year greetings in Agra on the eve of New Year.

Amendments to 5 green laws

EW DELHI: The government will bring amendments to five key environment laws enacted between 1971 and 1986 in the Budget Session of Parliament, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. He said bringing changes to the green laws, which were reviewed by a high-level panel, is in line with “current requirements” and it is the priority of his ministry in the new year. “We now have the high-level committee report with us. There is an urgent need of revamping laws and rules. All the five laws related

to environment needs some correction to protect effectively the environment and allow sustainable development. “To that end we want to change laws and rules. So that becomes our first priority. We aim to bring those changes by April in the session, which will go to the Standing Committees and thereafter in 2015, the new regime will be out,” the Minister told PTI, while speaking on his ministry’s plan for 2015. These laws were reviewed by a four-member panel headed by former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subramanian.

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At a time when manufacturing output has been declining by over 4% (in October) with consumer durables reporting a huge drop of over 35% and motor vehicles segment a fall of 9.8%, bringing these segments into higher excise duty regime will spell a death knell for consumer demand and industrial growth. This is not surely in keeping with the spirit of Make in India. The Make in India’s first priority should be to revive industrial growth through lower cost of production and lower price tag for the consumer so that demand can be revived.

Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Coal Ministry Taking Steps To Boost Coal Supplies

Nifty Edges Higher

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (January 1, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Wednesday (December 31, 2014) a net 34.45 points (0.42%) and closed at the 8282 point level. The market opened down at the 8243 points level and that level itself was the low of the session. It then rose sharply into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 2.45 p.m. The index then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 8291 points level at 3.03 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 47 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 36 were gainers, while 14 closed in the red. All the sectoral indices barring auto closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in infrastructure, power and realty stocks.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market with a positive bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7909 points level. The next support is at the 7831 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8334 points level. The next resistance is at the 8581 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 8272 (This is the level where the trend is likely TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: to change during intra-day). Volume: Support (1) = 8254. Volume (Qty shares) increased 4.07%. This change is small Support (2) = 8225. and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Resistance (1) = 8301. Resistance (2) = 8320. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: all the traded stocks, 981 were gainers, 492 were losers On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after havand 37 remained unchanged. ing formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a small white body canSlow Stochastic Indicator: dle on higher volumes. This is positive and indicates The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the market. slow D line (positive if it continues). Further, the index is above its 5, 15 and 200 days moving averages. Moreover, the 5 days moving average is RSI Indicator: above the 15 days moving average. The velocity paThe RSI is above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if rameters too indicate strength. All these indicate a it continues). positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions. MACD Indicator: Work with strict stop losses on all positions The MACD is below zero but is now rising (positive). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line but both lines are converging (positive if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8230) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 8221) Positive. Is below its 25-day average (at 8335) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 7621) Positive.

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The Coal Ministry yesterday said it is working in tendem with the Railway Ministry for expeditious laying of three critical rail lines in three states to transport the dry fuel. The state-run miner has been asked to ramp up production and supply of coal as the country is grappling with short supply of dry fuel with as many as 41 thermal power plants facing significant coal shortages. In an effort to expedite laying out of three critical railway lines for coal transport in Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, both Ministries of Coal and Railways are working in tandem and monitoring the projects frequently, an official statement said.

Sebi Notifies Rules On Launch Of New Mutual Fund Schemes

Market regulator Sebi has notified new rules that allow launch of two new schemes in a year by mutual fund houses with net worth below Rs 50 crore. However, such permission would be considered on a case-to-case basis, depending on such Asset Management Companies (AMCs) demonstrating that serious efforts are being made by them to meet the net worth requirements within the prescribed timelines. The move will come in force with immediate effect.

IBEX - India 2015 To Be Held In City From 15 To 17 January

The 5th Edition of IBEX – India 2015, the premier banking industry conferencecum-exhibition is scheduled to be held at the MMRDA Grounds, in Mumbai, from 15 to 17 January, 2015. The 1st Edition of IBEX – INDIA was organized in December 2011 and is the only exhibition of its kind for the banking industry in India that features three days Trade Exhibition and a high level conference. The 3-day trade show will address a spectrum of issues across all banking functions, including “financial inclusion” and literacy agenda. The event will showcase the best in banking technology from Indian & international exhibitors. The conference will deliberate on a range of topics that will focus on ‘Innovative technologies to deliver banking to the unbanked’.

LPG Consumers To Get Cash Subsidy In Bank A/Cs From Today LPG consumers across the country will from tomorrow get cash subsidy in their bank accounts and will have to buy the cooking fuel at market price. Domestic LPG users will get Rs 568 in the bank account the moment they join the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme for LPG, which has now been renamed PAHAL. They will have to use this money to buy 14.2-kg refill at market price. Currently, subsidised LPG costs Rs 417 per 14.2-kg cylinder while a market priced refill costs Rs 752. The ambitious plan, launched by the previous UPA government in June 2013 but abruptly stopped earlier this year following court orders, has been modified to exclude the requirement of unique identification number (Aadhaar) for availing the cash subsidy.

Hyundai Posts Record Sales In 2014

Korean auto major Hyundai has posted record sales of over 4.1 lakh units in India in 2014, a growth of over 7.5% riding on new launches, including compact sedan Xcent and premium hatchback Elite i20. Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has set record sales in 2014 at over 4.10 lakh units, the company said in a statement. In 2013, HMIL had sold 3.8 lakh units in the domestic market. Commenting on the company’s performance, HMIL Managing Director and CEO, BS Seo said: “We surpassed our targets of selling 4 lakh vehicles in the domestic market by adding new products like Xcent, Elite i20 and Santa Fe to our robust product portfolio.”

Ascendas To Invest Rs 600 Cr In Paranjape SEZ Project

Realty player Paranjape Schemes (Construction) yesterday said Ascendas India Trust (a-iTrust) will invest over Rs 600 crore in its SEZ project in Pune over a period of about two years. The investment includes immediate infusion of Rs 260 crore via listed non-convertible debentures and balance by way of purchase of shares of SEZ phase II company, a release issued here said.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Motilal Oswal calls a ‘Buy’ on Ultratech Cement CMP: Rs. 2675

Target Rs. 3160

Kotak Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on AllCargo Logistics CMP: Rs. 328

Target Rs. 390

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Stock Market Investors Got Richer ‘Start Of A Golden Era, Not By Rs 28 Lakh Crore In 2014 NEWS FLASH

November core sector output at five-month high of 6.7% Fiscal deficit in Apr-Nov touches 99% of Budget estimate UTI MF’s focussed equity fund garners Rs 900 cr Sebi allows foreign venture funds in infra investment firms M&A of PSU banks to be a key theme at PM’s ‘Gyan Sangam’ on January 2-3 PE investments up 11% to USD 11.42 bn in 2014.

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tock market investors became richer by a whopping Rs 28 lakh crore in 2014 as a record market rally boosted the valuation of all listed firms to Rs 98.36 lakh crore at the end of year. This was the fourth consecutive year of rise in investor wealth. The year also saw investor wealth hitting Rs 100 lakh crore mark. In 2014, the benchmark Sensex rose by 6,328.74 points or 30 per cent and recorded a record high of 28,822.37 on November 28. This is the highest annual gain since 2009 when it had rallied by 7,817 points. The 30share gauge ended the year on a positive note at 27,499.42, up 95.88 points. The broader CNX Nifty of the

National Stock Exchange also firmed up by 34.45 points to end at 8,282.70. It has risen by 1,978.7 points or 31.38 per cent for the year 2014. The rise in investor wealth was also on account of the continued rise in the number of listed firms. At present, the total number of listed companies stands at 5,542. Analysts said that Indian stock market saw an excellent year riding high on robust investor sentiment, impressive foreign fund inflow, formation of a new majority government at the Centre and economic reforms. “Markets rode higher on the back of hope of structural reforms driven by a decisive political mandate and improving macro-economic balances. The new government reinforced its position in the elections in

some of the important states and initiated the reforms in a gradual manner including those on FDI norms, direct transfer benefit, diesel de-regulation, labour reforms, coal allocation, ordinance on land acquisition, the ‘Make in India’ initiative,” said Devendra Nevgi, CEO, ZyFin Advisors. In the stock market, TCS continued to remain the most valued firm as its market valuation stands at Rs 5,00,396.24 crore. TCS is followed by ITC, ONGC, RIL and CIL in the top five companies list. In 2014, shares of Tata Motors zoomed 31.8 per cent, ONGC surged 18.22 per cent, TCS gained 17.67 per cent) and ITC firmed up by 14.55 per cent. Foreign investors have infused over USD 16 billion into equities this year.

MFs Pumped In Rs 23,500 Cr Into Stocks By A Business Reporter

utual funds pumped in more than Rs 23,500 crore in domestic equities in 2014 mainly on account of rally in stock markets. This was in sharp contrast to net withdrawals of over Rs 21,000 crore in 2013. Fund houses are upbeat about inflows for the next year as equity markets are expected to deliver further. “The next year (2015) will be a very good year for the mutual fund industry,” JP Morgan AMC Managing Director and CEO Nandkumar Surti said. According to the data released by cap-

ital market regulator Sebi, mutual fund (MF) houses infused a net amount of about Rs 23,530 crore in the domestic equities in 2014. Industry experts attributed the inflows in equities to improvement in market sentiments and increased participation from retail investors, primarily due to change in the government at the Centre. The money in equities started coming in from the second half of May, after the announcement of General Election’s verdict, and the momentum has continued till date. Prior to May, mutual funds had been net sellers in the stock market since September last year. MFs were

net buyers of shares worth Rs 1,607 crore in August 2013. “Optimism of investors is one of the main reasons why the industry has seen inflow this year. The new government coming into power with majority on their own gave sense of stability and hope that this will will bring economy back on track,” Quantum AMC CEO Jimmy Patel said. Mutual funds collect money from investors and later invest the same into various market segments including stocks, IPOs (primary market) and bonds. The net inflow in the equity market is in line with the benchmark BSE index Sensex gaining more than 29 per cent in 2014.

‘Make In India’ Promises To Reignite Growth, Says Cyrus Mistry By A Business Reporter

eeing opportunities in a challenging environment, Tata group Chairman Cyrus Mistry yesterday said the Modi government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign holds the “promise of re-igniting growth in the years to come”. In his New Year message to the employees of the over USD 100 billion Tata group, Mistry also stressed upon the need for firms of the conglomerate to keep pace with fast evolving technologies and develop a technology roadmap to effectively serve the evolving customer needs in the new age. “Amidst a complex and unpredictable geopolitical environment, we find that new opportunities have emerged, but equally, several challenges persists. In India, recent policy measure and strategic direction defined by the government, especially its ambitious ‘Make in India’ campaign, hold the promise of reigniting growth in the years to come,” he said. Reflecting on the year that has gone by, Mistry said: “Globally, major markets seem to be

on two different growth tracks. new technologies, which will beSome countries, such as the US and come an integral part of our comthe UK, continue to show signs of panies’ strategies”. recovery and growth. “On the other hand, the large economies of China and Europe fell short of growth expectations. This has led to a fall in global commodity markets, which offers both challenges and opportunities, he said“ Highlighting the need for the group firms to be prepared to serve customers in a fast changing environment driven by technological developments, he said: “The customers and the markets we know are evolving. Today, emerging technologies in the digital and physical space are transforming business at a pace never seen before. “We must deepen our understanding in several areas such as digitisation and big data analytics, and develop an innovation and technology roadmap to effectively serve evolving customer needs.” In his letter to nearly 5.82 lakh employees, Mistry said that “keeping with our pioneering spirit that is core to the group, we look to continue to invest in R&D and in the development of

Just For The Markets, But Also The Indian Economy’

By A Business Reporter The “Indian markets have witnessed a buoyant trend that indicates better profit growth prospects for 2015. The Indian markets have outperformed its Asian and global peers. The Sensex is now up over 30%—a whopping 6,000 points this calendar year. Our market remains the hot investment option. And this growth is expected to continue as cyclical, rate-sensitive and investment-oriented stocks find flavour with investors. This seems to be the start of a golden era, not just for the markets, but also the Indian economy. India is the only major country that is projected to see a pickup in growth momentum. The growth cycle moved from slowdown to a recovery mode – last seen in 2009. And the industrial sector is expected to lead this recovery. This may start out gradually, but growth will pick up speed in the coming years. A significant development that could have an impact on India is the dramatic fall in global crude oil prices. India imports nearly 70% of the oil requirement. An over 40% fall in oil prices is good news for inflation. Retail inflation has moderated to 5-6% from double digits last year. Markets expect the economic growth to be higher at 6.57% over the next 3-5 years. Financial savings (at around 7% of GDP) and loan growth (at around 10%) too have bottomed out, and can only head north. Our advice to retail & first time in-

vestors is to buy fundamentally strong stocks or which are part of index (Sensex/Nifty) with an average weightage in it, set a target price and exit once that is reached. For mutual fund investors, our advice is to continue “SIP” schemes and /or they can even invest in vision/growth funds with a horizon of 2 to 3 years as lot to come in the coming year, says Kamlesh Rao, CEO, Kotak Securities” In agreement is Jayant Manglik, President - Retail Distribution, Religare Securities Ltd. According to him, “Markets loved Modi and this saw FIIs pumping in close to $16bn in equities during the current year. The BSE touched new highs in 2014 and are likely to carry this momentum in the coming year too. The caveat, of course, is delivery on domestic policy implementation and relative global economic stability. The government’s focus on increasing retail participation in equity markets should see some clearer guidelines and will be reinforced with continuing optimism. Money from foreign and domestic sources should continue to flow in as everyone will like to get a slice of the India growth story. Rupee has been toggling at 62-64 and that may not necessarily be a bad thing though a steep fall could spook investors for a part of 2015”. “We expect FY15/FY16 earnings growth of ~15% each and the best case scenario of 30,000 for the Sensex in case of a market-friendly budget. Overall the new year looks good with significantly reduced inflation and signs of policy decisions being taken in earnest” he added.

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BLUE LAGOON: THE AWAKENING

Emma and Dean are two high school students on a class trip to Trinidad to build a school for children and explore the island. The two have little in common. During a boat party, Emma falls overboard when the party is interrupted by a police raid, Dean jumps in the water to save her. The pair drifts in a dinghy to a deserted island, and their parents desperately search for them. Wondering if they will ever be rescued, Emma and Dean must rely on each other to survive. At first they’re friends, but as time goes on their feelings start to blossom and it evolves into a romantic relationship. After being stuck for over 100 days, they are rescued by a tourist helicopter and taken back. They are met by family, friends, and the media. After Emma is thrust back into a more popular position in school, Dean still somewhat of an outcast, still longs for her. Emma attends the prom, and Dean eventually decides to go as well after being persuaded by his father. Emma and Dean kiss passionately there and dance. Star Movies, 11.30 p.m.

SOAPS & SERIALS

MERI AASHIQUI TUM SE HI

Disha’s sangeet ceremony is about to start. During the party Ishani tries very hard to get a chance to talk to RV but he ignores her and instead welcomes Ritika to the party. RV then starts humiliating Ishani by asking her to get a drink for him and also serve drinks to all the guests. When one glass falls to the floor by mistake, RV humiliates Ishani even more by asking her to clean the mess. Nitin tells RV to understand Ishani’s condition and give her a chance to speak and explain herself. Colors, 10 p.m.

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SAPNE SUHANE LADAKPAN KE

Despite being in the same neighbourhood, KT refrains from meeting Rachna. At the New Year eve’s Masquerade Party will destiny play its game and make KT come face to face with Rachna and the Gargs? Zee TV, 7.30 p.m.

THE SIMPSONS SEASON 20

After winning the “Austin Celtics” in a game of poker, Mr. Burns builds a new stadium in Springfield in the same place where Lisa has built a bee colony to save honeybees from extinction. Star World, 8 p.m.

WILDWIVES OF THE SAVANNAH LANE

Based on real observations and scientific data WILDWIVES OF SAVANNAH LANE portrays the animals as characters from a certain social group, and challenges the chauvinistic view of the African plains. Don’t be surprised to discover that the animal kingdom bears astounding similarities to the human world. Animal Planet, 11 p.m.

AMERICAN DIGGER

AMERICAN DIGGER focuses on Savage and his crew as they travel across the United States searching for buried artefacts. Searching historical documents, the team attempts to find locations that may contain artefacts that can be located using a variety of tools including shovel and metal detectors. The crew has to negotiate with the various land owners for permission to dig on their land. When valuable artefacts are dis-

THE LAST AIRBENDER

Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, Colors, 10 p.m. covered they are taken to various collectors and sold at which time the money would be split between the land owner and Savage. Discovery, 7.30 p.m.

THE GADGET SHOW

THE GADGET SHOW on Discovery Science reviews all the latest and future technology to give the viewers an insight into tomorrow’s gadgets today. Follow the Gadget Show team of experts as they test a variety of consumer products in its own unique style, making them entertaining and accessible to the viewer. Discovery Science, 9 p.m.

WHO THE BLEEP DID I MARRY

WHO THE BLEEP DID I MARRY on ID – Investigation Discovery showcases spouses of liars, cheaters, and thieves, whose women have unknowingly signed up for much more than a happy honeymoon and a new last name. Don’t miss the show as it each episode tells the story of an “I do” turned “You did WHAT? ID, 10 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

The world is divided into four kingdoms, each represented by the element they harness, and peace has lasted throughout the realms of Water, Air, Earth, and Fire under the supervision of the Avatar, a link to the spirit world and the only being capable of mastering the use of all four elements. When young Avatar Aang disappears, the Fire Nation launches an attack to eradicate all members of the Air Nomads to prevent interference in their future plans for world domination. 100 years pass and current Fire Lord Ozai continues to conquer and imprison anyone with elemental “bending” abilities in the Earth and Water Kingdoms, while siblings Katara and Sokka from a Southern Water Tribe find a mysterious boy trapped beneath the ice outside their village. Upon rescuing him, he reveals himself to be Aang, Avatar and last of the Air Nomads. Zee Studio, 10.50 p.m.

TERMINATOR SALVATION

In 2003, in the Longview State Correctional Facility, the criminal Marcus Wright is on death row, and is convinced by the cancerous Dr. Serena Kogan to donate his body to her research and he accepts. In 2018, after an unsuccessful attack to a Skynet facility, only John Connor survives, but he discovers that Skynet is developing the powerful new model T-800. Out of the blue, Marcus appears naked and with amnesia in the location. Marcus befriends the teenager Kyle Reese and the girl Star who help him to survive the lethal machines and they travel together in a Jeep. Meanwhile the resistance discovers a signal that might turn-off the machines and John offers to test it. When Kyle is captured by a machine and brought to the Skynet headquarters, Marcus decides to help the youngster and heads to Skynet; on the way, he saves Blair Williams who suggests to him that he should meet John Connor first. Pix, 9 p.m.

SINGHAM

Following charges of corruption, Colva’s (Goa) Police Inspector Rakesh Kadam kills himself, leaving a devastated wife, Megha, and son, Nitin. She takes it upon herself to canvas support that her husband was framed by a gangster, Jaykant Shikre, and vainly insists on a CBI Inquiry. When the High Court requires Jaykant, on unrelated charges, to present himself at Shivgad Police Station, which is located at the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, he refuses to do so, and the local Inspector Bajirao Singham, who has recently fallen in love with stunning Kavya Bhosle, summons him. An enraged Jaikant does appear along with an army of goons, but is no match for Bajirao, who has support from the entire com-

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Everest 2.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 3.00 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Tu Mera Hero 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 8.00 Tu Mera Hero 8.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Everest 10.30 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

The Last Airbender, Zee Studio, 10.50 p.m. munity. Humbled and humiliated, Jaykant returns to Goa, and ensures Bajirao gets transferred there. Star Gold, 8 p.m.

ROCKSTAR

The film follows Janardhan Jhakar in a series of flashbacks and flash forwards, how the small collage boy became an international rock sensation “Jordan”. To chase his dreams of a rockstar, the wanna-be singer his counseled that music and feelings only come with pain. In the process of which, he meets Heer, a tough on the outside and popular college girl, the both become friends, and as time passes by his dreams of music fade away as they spend time together. When heer moves away, Janardhan is thrown out of his house because of family misunderstandings. As he bides his time at a local mosque, his passion for music comes back to life. He is soon signed by a record label, where he makes more enemies than friends, his tour takes him to Prague, where he is reunited with a married Heer. CVO, 9 p.m.

KARZ

Sir Juda plans to take over the vast estate of Ranimaa, but finds out that the beneficiary is her son, Ravi Verma. He asks Ravi’s girlfriend to marry him, and then have him killed accidentally, which she does. This devastates Ranimaa, and leaves the estate open for Sir Juda to take over. Years later, Monty Oberoi, who is a popular singer, surfaces into this story. He has visions of a murder taking place, and is unable to comprehend the meaning of these visions. His travesl take him to Ranimaa’s estate, and it is then that he realizes the reason and motive of his birth. Zee Classic, 9 p.m.

Modern Family House Revolution Simpsons 2 Broke Girls Monk House Revolution

ZEE CAFÉ

SONY TV

P.M. 12.00 CID 7.00 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 7.30 Box Cricket League 8.30 Humsafars 9.00 Tum Aise Hi Rehna 9.30 Hum Hain Na 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 11.00 Box Cricket League

5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.30

Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

Comedy Classes Mahakumbh Pukaar Ajeeb Daastan Hai Ye Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali Mahakumbh Laut Aao Trisha Ajeeb Daastan Hai Ye Comedy Classes Savdhaan India: India Fights Back Mahakumbh

6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 8.00 Honor Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Ka Re Duraava 9.30 Asmita 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Ka Re Duraava

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Wild Brazil Extreme Animals Ultimate Killers Most Extreme AP Safari Hunter’s South Pacific Be The Creature United Colors of Wild Wildwives of Savannah Lane

P.M. 2.00 Science of Stupid 3.00 Chef on the Road: India 4.00 Do Or Die: Deadly Mudslide 4.30 Money Meltdown: No Country For Gold Men 5.00 Caught In The Act: Life and Death 6.00 Science of Stupid 10.30 Inside: Obama White House 11.30 Monkey Thieves: Paradise Lost

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Secrets of Stepford Wives 2.30 Dates From Hell 3.00 Disappeared 4.00 Fatal Encounters

ZEE TV

Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaanon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Maharakshak Aryan Qubool Hai Bandhan… Saari Umar Doli Armaanon Ki Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Satrangi Sasuraal Bandhan… Saari Umar Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Chitrageet 3.30 Special programme on Vamanashram 4.00 Sankat Mochan Hanuman 4.30 Karan The Detective 5.00 News in Marathi 5.05 Chandramukhi 5.30 Matiche Rang 6.00 Krishi Darshan 6.55 Patla Tar Ghya 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Smart Sunbai 8.00 Khamosh Sa Afsana 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan 9.00 Zindagi…Ek Bhanwar 9.30 Dard Ka Rishta

P.M 1.30 4.00 7.00 9.00 11.30

STARMOVIES

The Wolverine The Hulk Thor 2: The Dark World Iron Man 3 Blue Lagoon: The Awakening

A.M. 8.30 My Best Friend’s Wedding 10.30 Jumanji

P.M. 12.45 3.15 4.45 6.45 9.00 11.05

HBO

Man of Steel The Animal Conan The Barbarian War of the Worlds The Conjuring The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

ZEE STUDIO

PIX

Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Zee TV, 7.30 p.m. Secrets of Stepford Wives, ID, 10.30 p.m.

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Udann 2.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 3.00 Comedy Nights with Kapil 6.00 Udann 6.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Uddan 9.00 Bigg Boss 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Uttaran 11.00 Shastri Sisters

P.M. 2.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

SAB TV

Taarak Mehta Ka Family Antakshari Yam Hain Hum Badi Door Se Aaye Hain Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka.. Chidiya Ghar Badi Door Se AayeHai Yam Hain Hum FIR Taarak Mehta Ka….

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Ka Re Duraava 2.30 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juloon Yeti Reshimghathi 4.00 Asmita 5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ka Re Duraava

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00

DISCOVERY

Factory Made Man Woman Wild Wildest India Body Bizarre India Revealed What Happened Next American Digger Food Factory Human Universe You Have Been Warned 11.00 Rampage

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 The Gadget Show 3.00 How It’s Made 4.00 Strangest Weather On Earth 5.00 Best of Discovery Science: Showdown: Air Combat 6.00 The Gadget Show 7.00 Massive Machines 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 The Gadget Show 10.00 How The Earth Works 11.00 Frontline Battle with Mike Brewer

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 Food CIA 2.30 Counting Cars 3.00 Stan lee’s Superhumans 4.00 Cosentino 5.00 Pawn Stars 8.30 Counting Cars 9.00 Dynamo: Magician Impossible 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Baggage Battles 11.00 In Search of Aliens

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M. 12.30 The Avengers 3.25 G I Joe The Rise of Cobra 5.50 Transformers: Dark of the Moon 9.00 Kung Fu Panda 2 10.50 The Last Airbender

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Desperate Housewives 4.00 America’s Funniest Home Video 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 5.30 Just For Laughs 6.00 Rizzoli and Isles 7.00 Hostages 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two And a Half Men 9.00 Desperate Housewives 10.00 Rizzoli and Isles 11.00 The Big Bang Theory: The Classified Materials Turbulence

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

LISTING 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30

Samachar. Mid Day News Sports News Genext Samachar News Samachar Business News News Headline Metro Scan Desh Pardesh

8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Tehkikkat Fatal Encounters Redrum I Was Murdered Dates From Hell Secrets Live of Stepford Wives Disappeared Fatal Encounters Who The Bleep Secrets of Stepford Wives Who The Bleep Did I Marry

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00

5.00 5.30 8.00 8.15 8.20 10.30 11.00

Team Talk Close Encounters Great Spells Team Talk Cricket World Cup : Capturing the Cup 1999 Barclays Premier League 14/15 Top 100 with Star Sports Fillers BPL Pre Show Barclays Premier League 14/15 Rahul’s 15 Cricket World Cup : 2007

STAR SPORTS3

P.M. 1.00 Top 100 With Star Sports 3.30 Great Spells: Shoaib 4.00 Team Talk 4.30 Top 100 With Star Sports 5.00 Great Knocks 5.30 Close Encounters 6.30 Great Spells: Shoaib 7.00 History of the Cricket World Cup 8.00 Top 100 with Star Sports 10.30 Star Power 11.00 Team Talk

TEN CRICKET

Jab Jab Bahar Ayee Paltan: Curtain Rise Rangoli National Programme of Dance: Mohiniyattam by Gopika Varma

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.05 6.30

5.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

Mohiniyattam by Gopika Varma, DDI, 110.30 p.m. 7.00 7.30 8.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Janadesh 2014 News News Night Aamne Samne Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.00 Simply the Best VVS Laxman 2.30 Aus Tour of Pakistan 14 h/ls 2nd Test 4.30 Great Centuries: Ab De Villers 5.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 2nd Test 7.00 Best of the Tests: 1st Test SA vs Aus 2011 8.00 NZ Tour of Pak 14 h/ls 2nd T20 9.00 ICC Cricket 360 9.30 Great Centuries: Joe Root and Dinesj Ramdin 10.00 Tri Nation 14 Zim, SA, Aus h/ls Final : Sa vs Aus

P.M. 2.05 Ghost Rider 4.05 Wall-E 6.10 Captain America: The First Avenger 9.00 Terminator Salvation 11.30 The Terminator A.M. 8.55 The Smurfs 2 11.05 Robocop

P.M. 1.40 4.50 8.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 10.50

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 4.30 7.00 9.30

Teen Bayaka Fajiti Aika Dhaagedore Dhadakebaaz Mast Chalalay Aamcha

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 7.30

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroaches Johnny Test Bas Karo Henry Ben 10 Omniverse Haddi Mera Buddy Oggy and the Cockroaches Tom and Jerry Tales Kid Krrish Mystery in Mongolia 9.00 Ben 10 Alien Force 10.00 Johnny Test 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Ben 10 8.30 Johnny Test 9.00 Tom and Jerry Kids Show 10.00 Haddi Mera Buddy

POGO CHANNEL

P.M. 1.30 Bheem and Friends2.00 Bheem Ki Jai Ho 3.00 Dholakpur K aBodyguard

STAR GOLD

Wanted Hungama Singham Gangaajal Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge Gharwali Baharwali

MAX

The Terminator, Pix, 11.30 p.m.

P.M. 1.00 Mohabbatein: Shahrukh Khan 5.00 Goliyon Ki Raasleela RamLeela: Ranveer Singh 9.00 Dhoom 3: Aamir Khan A.M. 10.00 Koi Mil Gaya: Preity Zinta

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 1.30 Mr India 5.00 Players 8.00 Aar Paar: Judgement Day A.M. 8.15 Lets Change 10.35 Jaan Se Pyaara

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai: Hrithik Roshan 5.30 Rangeela: Aamir Khan 9.00 Rockstar: Ranbeer Kapoor A.M. 9.30 Sunday: Ajay Devgan

FILMY

P.M. 12.30 Tathastu 5.00 Main Hoon Yoddha 8.30 Meri Zabaan

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Cocktial: Saif Ali Khan 3.00 Mein Rakhwala: Pawan Kalyan 6.00 Dushman: Sanjay Dutt 9.00 Chandramukhi Ke Hunkaar: Rajnikanth A.M. 7.30 Jai Maa Vaishonodevi: Arun Govil

P.M. 2.40 6.10 9.00 A.M. 8.15 11.30

All programmes on this page are as per the official schedules of the various channels. Afternoon is not responsible for any last minute changes.

ZEE CLASSIC

Professor Bombay To Goa Karz Pardesi Gopal Krishna

Rockstar, CVO, 9 p.m. 3.30 4.30 5.00 8.00 9.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00

P.M. 2.30 4.00 4.30 5.00

Phata Poster Aaya Bheem Bheem Boss Fundoo Friends My Name Is Raj My Name is Raj II MAD Richie Rich

DISNEY CHANNEL

Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Gravity Falls The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir 5.30 Best of Luck Nikki 7.30 Doraemon 9.30 Phineas and Ferb A.M. 9.00 Ishaan 9.30 Best of Luck Nikki 10.00 The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir 10.20 Art Attack

DISNEY XD

P.M. 1.30 Kiteretsu 5.30 Hulk and the Agents of SMASH 6.30 Spiderman 8.00 Iron Man: Armored Adventures 9.00 Big Bad Beetleborgs 10.00 Telematches A.M. 8.00 Kick Buttowski 8.30 Kid vs Kat 9.00 Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow 11.00 Kiteretsu

Afternoon Despatch & Courier www.afternoondc.in

MUMBAI | THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2015

Archana Pooran Singh has done many things on television. She has acted and has judged comedy reality shows. She is also popular with films, like ‘Raja Hindustani’, in her kitty. Now she returns to fiction shows with ‘The Great Indian Family Drama’ on Sab. The ADC’s Sandeep Hattangadi spoke to the versatile artiste about her new show

Funny woman Archana

plays Begum Paro

Shammi special for New Year Z

ee Classic is all set to entertain its viewers with back to back movie marathon of the effervescent Shammi Kapoor on New Year’s day. As part of its New Year ppecial programming, viewers can watch Shammi Kapoor’s biggest hits – 'Prince', co-starring Vyjayanthimala, and 'Professor', co-starring Lalita Pawar and Kalpana, today on Zee Classic. Embellished with peppy chartbusters like ‘Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huye’, 'Prince' (1969) is a charming film about an arrogant prince having a change of heart after living the life of a commoner. The film also boasts of melodious music from legendary duo ShankarJaikishan. Another swinging sixty’s blockbuster 'Professor' (1962) is a hilarious film about a young man inadvertently disguising himself as an elderly professor to meet the employment criteria set by the strict Aunt Lalita Pawar. What follows is an entertaining turn of events of Pritam's double-life as the old, single professor who charms the otherwise tough aunt, and the young man who woos her beautiful niece. Viewers are in for an enjoyable day this New Year with 'Prince' airing at 11.45 am, followed by 'Professor' at 2.45 pm. With a line-up of such captivating movies, Zee Classic invites the viewers to be part of Bollywood's most melodic and sparkling era. So don’t miss out on the festive fervour and tune in today to catch Shammi Kapoor’s greatest hits.

You are making a comeback in fiction shows. Yes. For ten consecutive years I was judging a popular comedy reality show. Then when I got this offer of ‘The Great Indian Family Drama’ I was thrilled because it is not just a sitcom, but also a family drama. I immediately gave my nod. What is the show all about? The show features Nawaab, played by Satish Kaushik, who is a living soul that has never worked a day in his life. He lives in a world of fantastical imaginative ideas. The story revolves around the concept of how Nawaab Saab and the love of his life, Begum Paro, played by me, deal with day-to-day circumstances with humourous quarrels and disagreement as part of their marital life. They also have another family member Sikandar, played by Raj Shandilya, who has written the show, living with them and working for them for years. Sikandar is an integral part of this family and his pranks often lead to hilarious situations in Nawab’s life. He also aspires to become a superstar singer but is never able to leave the family

due to his love for them.

How did you work on your character? I am from UP, now Uttarakhand, and have observed characters like Begum Paro. I can speak the Urdu spoken in those parts. I also know about the lifestyle of the decadent nawabs after seeing films and TV Shows, which helped me a lot while portraying Begum Paro. What was it like working with the cast? Satish and I have been friends for the last 28 years, since we worked in my film ‘Jalwa’ together. Working with him brought back memories and we had a great time shooting for the show. Rauf Lala is one comedian I really admire. Raj Shandilya, of course, is the writer of the show. And Rana Jung Bahadur and Navneet Nishaan are proven artistes. What is your opinion about comedy shows currently on air? Kapil Sharma’s show was excellent, and shows like 'Comedy Ke Superstars' are making the stressed out viewer happy after a hard day’s work. What kind of shows do you personally like to watch? Shows like ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Friends’ are my favourites. 'The Great Indian Family Drama' will hit the tube on January 3 at 9 pm on Sab TV.

TV stars celebrate the

NEW YEAR

Roopal Tyagi (from 'Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke') “My New Year's resolution this year is to take care of my health and keep it as a top priority. For New Year’s Eve, I will either be in Bangalore or in Mumbai depending on my shoot schedule. I would like to wish all my viewers a very Happy New Year! Stay healthy. Stay happy.” Mohit Malik (from 'Doli Armaano Ki') “I have thought quite a bit about my New Year's resolution. I want to work on my daily habits and would try to become an early riser. I want to learn to swim. Last, I want to sing, because it is a really good de-stressor. For New Year’s eve, if things work out, I might be planning a destination holiday abroad that I’m really looking forward to. I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Smile and laugh a lot because life is short. So, spread happiness as much as you can!”

Neha Marda (from 'Balika Vadhu') “Every year we celebrate my mother’s birthday, which is on January

1, and New Year together, because of which I’m always in Kolkata with my family. My New Year's resolution would be to work for 12 hours and not more than that. I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and a fruitful start with happiness and success. Spread the love!”

Surbhi Jyoti (from 'Qubool Hai') “New Year’s eve is that time of the year where one can sit and introspect what went wrong and how things can be made better in our lives. I believe we should utilise this time to do the same. My brother has recently shifted to Mumbai. I am very happy and excited as this is going to be his first new year in the city with me.”

Ravi Dubey (from ‘Saas Bina Sasural’) I haven’t decided on any New Year's resolution till now, but I will try and be a slightly better individual and eliminate the negatives from my life. I might go to Goa with Sargun and a few friends as I am really looking forward to it. It is a time for celebration, time to cheer and party, but at the same time one shouldn’t lose out on opportunities to help someone in need and make their day too.

TV TATTLE Interesting twist

HE is considered the upholder of justice. So much so that he shot and killed his own psychotic son when he got involved with criminals. But ACP Pradyuman, played by Shivaji Satam, in 'CID' on Sony is in for a huge shock when he sees his own dead son Nakul standing in front of him. Nakul has come back from the dead to seek revenge against his own father. He is now an integral part of an international terrorist gang and is wreaking havoc across the globe. He is responsible for bomb blasts in 15 countries and is continuing the terror trail in Mumbai. As ACP Pradyuman comes face-to-face with his son, Nakul doesn’t even think twice before pulling the trigger on his father and shooting him dead in the middle of the sea.

Rode’s entry

Viewers have been eagerly waiting for Gautam Rode's entry on the recently launched show 'Mahakumbh'. We hear that a build up was been planned on Monday and Tuesday which led to Gautam Rode's entry on Wednesday, December 31. Gautam's fans have already taken to social networking websites as soon as the show had started and have been eagerly waiting for the actor's entry to the show.

Celebrating comedians

'Masti Dhamal – Aaya Naya Saal' showcases the journey of comedians of India cinema, featuring Johnny Walker, IS Johar, Premnath, Bhagwan Dada, Kishore Kumar, Keshto Mukherjee, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav and others, the first comic actors of the Indian cinema. Doordarshan welcomes the year 2015 with a programme 'Masti Dhamal – Aaya Naya Saal', on DD National Network since yesterday. This New Year programme also celebrates the journey of these Indian cinema’s comedian through short AVs and dance melodies, performances by Sandeep Soparrkar’s Dance Troupe depicting the golden era of the most watchable, hilarious and unforgettable cinema.

100 episodes

Pal channel is getting ready to celebrated the 100-episode mark across all its shows. The shows that will hit a century today are – 'Sinhaasan Battisi', 'Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi' and 'Hamari Sister Didi'. The charming brand ambassador Juhi Chawla connected with fans as a woman who is empowered, extremely warm and amicable. Pal shows stand out for progressive storytelling, positive concepts and moments of selfexpression, thereby defining every Indian woman. With the theme ‘Yeh Pal Hamara Hai’, Pal is every woman’s moment to shine, evolve, excel and achieve.

Iconic sequence

Recently lead actors Priyansh Jora and Sonia Balani, who play Titu and Panchi respectively on Star Plus’ 'Tu Mera Hero', emulated the iconic 'Titanic' scene on screen for a dream sequence. The actors had to watch the particular scene from the Hollywood blockbuster 15 times to get the expressions and pose right and to give the perfect shot. In the show, Panchi is a diehard romantic and Bollywood buff who always dreams of a fairytale love story. She is the perfect daughter and perfect sister. However Panchi falls in love with Titu who is a lazy boy. Sonia Balani says, “I was very shocked when the director told us that we would be doing the 'Titanic' scene for a dream sequence where my character Panchi dreams about Titu.”

Show ends

Colors’ flagship show 'Uttaran' will draw its curtains on January 16, 2015, after six years The show which kicked off as a journey of two friends, Ichcha and Tapasya, belonging to two different socio-economic classes raked in some strong feedback from the viewers. Tina Dutta, who essays the role of Meethi on the show, exclaims, “My experience of working on 'Uttaran' can only be described as awesome! Uttaran was my debut in a lead role on television because of which the show will always remain very close to my heart.”

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

COFFEEBREAK

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 888

ENIGMA CODE 888

ACROSS: 8 Having no sense of coming up with an allround student (4) 9 Record notes about an element of protein (10) 10 Awkward test involving former musical group (6) 11 Honestly, how do the young expect their parents to react? (8) 12 Something to feed the skeleton staff? (4-4) 14 Anticipate a further increase (6) 16 A guy can rely on for support (4) 17 Artist making top military officer corrupt (5) 18 A pound to chew (4) 19 Exult, having daughter and son as hosts (6) 21 Intermittent disturbance of PC radios (8) 23 Very upset, I bet, about it all (5,3) 26 Tom, before a game of cards, has a sleep (6) 27 Will he cure plant-sickness? (4-6) 28 Have an impact, say (4) DOWN: 1 Merry monarch meets stout songwriter (4,6) 2 This lyre composition is slippery (8) 3 One might get it in the neck from that sort of a tree (6) 4 Drops down after washing up? (4) 5 Presumptuous pet in mud, shaken (8) 6 Cover up a new arrangement to strike (6) 7 It's not bright when some Romans take a turn inside (4) 13 Decoys that break the rules (5) 15 Judge a friend severely (10) 17 Chef goes outside, as a pencil is needed for business record (8) 18 Lot of the wharf retains an unusual tint (8)

Each colour in our code represents a letter. When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words. The clue to first word is given to help you get started. The Clue: Take a chance

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE SILVER, VESSEL, SLIVER, SERIES, LESSER, SERVER, SEVERE

24 Change for Victor first coming in contact with mad Ray (4) 25 Bag carried appears to be hump (4)

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Hath, 9 Initiation, 10 Psyche, 11 Piedmont, 12 Ufos, 13 Achievable, 17 Gilt, 18 Dover, 19 Vary, 20 Best-seller, 22 Shag, 23 Invested, 27 Matron, 28 Parking fee, 29 Nine. DOWN: 1 Bags of time, 2 Thickset, 3 Side-saddle, 4 Wisp, 5 Kine, 6 Stemma, 7 Gown, 14 Hovel, 15 Ear trumpet, 16 Lorna Doone, 19 Visiting, 21 Tweaks, 24 Naan, 25 Tons, 26 Duff.

QUICK CROSS 888

ACROSS: 1 Argentina's Peron (3) 4 Cleaning cloth (3) 5 Stretch, as the neck (5) 7 Must, with to (3) 8 Maharashtra, e.g. (5) 10 By.___,.without.music (3) 11 ___ of God (3)

The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

MATH PYRAMID 888 20 Aggravate the dispute rejected by the senator (6) 22 Suggests itself to, as it happens (6)

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TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Edit, perhaps (5) 2 Delivery truck (3) 3 ___-old, long standing (3) 5 Pie, for one (5) 6 "I smell a ___" (3) 8 Arabian, Black or Red (3) 9 Tic-___-Toe (3)

HIDATO 888

The goal of Hidato is to fill the grid with consecutive numbers that connect horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from first to the last number in the grid. The first and last numbers of a puzzle and a some other numbers are already filled in. TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 888

Place numbers into the puzzle cells in such a way that each row and column contains each of the digits from 1 up to the size of the puzzle (4,5 or 6). Like a Sudoku puzzle, no number is repeated in any row or column. Each bold-outlined group of cells contains a hint consisting of a number and one of the mathematical symbols + x - /. The number is the result of applying the mathematical operation represented by the symbol to the digits contained within the domain. The solution to each puzzle is arrived at logically and is unique. TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

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MOON : Moon in Aries till 11.46 a.m./ Mercury in Capricorn TITHI : Putrada Ekadashi NAKSHATRA : Krittika RASHI : Mesha (Aries) A.L.I. LUCKY COLOUR : Yellow and White LUCKY NUMBER : 4

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will be very optimistic about your future and the success you achieve vindicates your beliefs. An increase in income and profit is assured. You will travel overseas for work that gives a further boost to your career. Home and family life is happy. Youngsters will enjoy the delights of a passionate romance. Your health is fine and you will be full of vitality and vigor. BABIES BORN TODAY: Middle stature, compact body, and handsome, with prominent nose and bright eyes. Will be aggressive, gregarious and very independent. Would make a good advisor or consultant rather than take a regular job. Will find routine of any kind boring. Will be fortunate, sensitive and attached to family. Success, fame and happiness are indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Aim for higher profits and long range benefits, for you are poised for success. Money due to you that you had almost given up on is recovered, enabling you to repay your loans and manage other expenses. You will make rapid progress in your work sphere. There will be distances between you and your beloved, real or imagined but they will be there. You will have to find away to be together.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): There is nothing much you can do about the way things are. But some good news about your success will be conveyed to you soon. You will be expected to manage your own work and also be prepared for any contingencies that could crop up. Be prepared for extra expenses. The single may also come across someone interesting today. Some may make a commitment.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will be making an important career decision, and may have to reevaluate a few things. Money matters and finance come to the fore. Fresh projects will require more funds than you had envisaged. You are advised not to go in for large borrowing right now. Those who have been away from your beloved will be making up for lost time. You can look forward to exciting times together.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Take risks and make the most of a good day. Cautious trading will lead to extra money. You will be very lucky at a game of chance. A tip from reliable source will lead to tremendous gains. An earlier assignment will bring in monetary gains and acclaim. Members of the opposite sex find you exceptionally attractive. You will make new friends and enlarge your social circle.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You have a good day at work. Fresh work offer holds promise of steady growth in your career. It will also be financially viable and profitable. However it may also require a change of location at a later stage. You may have to start making plans almost immediately. Personal relationships are happy and congenial. Someone you care about will be in touch. Your love life seems to be getting more exciting as you make plans for your future.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Your uncanny sense in judging a difficult situation will bring sufficient financial rewards that will be much more than even you had expected. You will get good news about a new posting or a long awaited promotion. Financial gains will follow later. A happy and cheerful atmosphere at home makes love grow in a relationship. Those in love can look forward to happy times together.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Your will be Made aware of some information which could go against you, but with right advice your may be saved from an embarrassing situation. At an outing or get-together you may come across another person who shares your interests. The possibilities are phenomenal but take one day at a time.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Plans for a journey are afoot. News from distant lands concerning work will also be favorable. You have a busy but rewarding day. You will be entertaining this evening, which will be quite a success. You will have to grab whatever quality time you find to be with your beloved whenever possible.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You will be in a positive and aggressive frame of mind. Completing reports, preparing for meeting or seminar or exhibition, sale and purchase, are some of the activities of the day. You seem to be on the right track but watch out for a tendency to be overconfident. You will share moments of intimacy and togetherness with your beloved. If single and eligible you will now decide to settle down happily.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Your work gets appreciated making you optimistic. Gains through government or someone important are likely. Any opposition that you may have will be overcome easily. Forces that have opposed you will now be redundant. In a personal relationship, make the first move towards making peace. Nostalgia gets the better of you and you may want to revive those moments with one you love. Plan an exclusive evening just for love.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Backlog of work gets cleared and you will soon be in a position to accept new offers of work. The signing of a new contract with a foreign concern may require you to travel more frequently. Speculative trading will bring in extra money. You will be particularly lucky at a game of chance. In a misunderstanding give the other person the benefit of the doubt and begin again. Do not let hurt pride spoil things for you.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Everything is moving in the direction that you want. Watch your tendency to be bad tempered in your enthusiasm to do too many things. Your confidence could be misread for arrogance, so be careful. Financial gains accrue from new ventures, trading or commission. You may feel that you cannot put off indefinitely, decisions regarding the emotional aspects of life. The guidance of senior could be useful.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5164 ACROSS: 4 Office of a curate (6) 7 Omar of J&K (8) 8 Small units of weight (6) 10 Narrow valley (5) 13 Vocalize melodically (4) 14 Actress Martinelli (4) 15 Clayey fertiliser (4) 16 Be unwell or sick (3) 17 Study hard and hurriedly (4) 19 Hop-drying building (4) 21 Somnambulate (9) 23 Small insect (4) 24 Language of Pakistan (4) 26 Bashful (3) 27 Become or be different, modify (4) 29 Willing (4) 32 Star Wars princess (4) 33 Nucleus of a regiment (5) 34 Intolerance of another race (6) 35 Overshadowed, surpassed or obscured (8) 36 Censured, charged or condemned (6)

DOWN: 1 Effeminate male (5) 2 John Quincy ___ : 6th President of the U.S.? (5) 3 Vamoose (4) 4 Church singers (5) 5 Telephoned (4) 6 ___ cards : they authorize their holders to purchase goods without immediate cash payment? (6) 9 ___ the cargo : get the truck ready for another cargo? (6) 11 ___ Nick : the Devil or Satan ? (3) 12 Swiss city on the Rhine (5) 13 Mountain range in Central India (7) 15 "The Simpsons" bartender (3) 16 Interrogate or question (3) 18 Converts yarn into fabric, in a way? (6)

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SUDOKU 2350 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: K equals N

The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another.

20 False wing (5) 21 Cunning (3) 22 Twisted or distorted (3) 23 Once and __ __ : in a final manner, especially after some hesitation or uncertainty? (3,3) 25 Ireland's ___ Lingus (3)

28 Directed a gun (5) 30 i.e. (2,3) 31 Wards off; shifts or provides (5) 32 ___ O'Flaherty : famous Irish author of "The Informer" fame? (4) 33 Excerpt (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Stance, 5 Abe, 8 Amid, 9 Lilt, 10 Yehudi, 11 Interests, 13 Evil, 15 Eau, 16 Suing, 17 Assay, 20 A ta, 22 Thu, 23 Ensue, 24 Metoo, 26 Tea, 27 Boor, 28 Pronounce, 31 Oology, 32 Figs, 33 Foci, 34 Has, 35 Knifed. DOWN: 1 Styles, 2 Atheists, 3 Cadi, 4 Eminent, 5 Adieu, 6 Elke, 7 Plateau, 12 Tag, 14 Luau, 18 Stob, 19 Shook off, 20 Android, 21 Peacock, 24 Men, 25 Brayed, 26 Tuffs, 29 Nosh, 30 Eoin.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2169 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

K K

B I R

A O

Y Q

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?

Afternoon WORD MINE

N T

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 12 average; 14 good; 16 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: entry, envy, evenly, every, FERVENTLY, flyer, freely, leery, lefty, lyre, nervy, rely, teeny, tyre, very.

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Yesterday’s

DHONI LED BY EXAMPLE NOT BY RHETORIC: DRAVID N SPORTS

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EW DELHI: Lavishing praise on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has shocked the cricket world by retiring from Tests, former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid said the stumper-batsman would go down as a captain who led "more by example than by rhetoric or by words". "He was a captain I enjoyed playing under," Dravid told 'ESPNcricinfo'. "One of the things I liked about MS was, what you saw was what you got. Very uncomplicated, always led by example. One of the things I really liked about playing under MS was that he never asked you to do anything that he himself didn't do," he explained. Dhoni retired from Test cricket at the end of the third Test against Australia, which ended in a draw yesterday. The retirement was a bolt from the blue given that Dhoni had dropped no hint of such a big decision leading up to the match. Dravid said Dhoni earned the respect of his teammates by setting an example with his own performance. "The reality was he was having to transition a senior group of players and build a younger group who were coming through," Dravid said. "In a sense he was not the most communicative of captains, but he tried to earn your respect by walking the talk. He never took a backward step, and led more by example than by rhetoric or by words. More by actions," he added. Dravid said Dhoni deserves credit for inspiring a whole generation of small-town cricketers. "For someone to come from a small town like Ranchi, to go on and captain

India and play 90 Test matches, to do it the way he has, I think he brought a lot of dignity to the job of captaincy," Dravid said. "He (Dhoni) might not be everyone's cup of tea, but he was his own cup of tea and he led with a lot of success and that can never be taken away from him," Dravid further stated.

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In a sense he was not the most communicative of captains, but he tried to earn your respect by walking the talk. He never took a backward step, and led more by example than by rhetoric or by words. More by actions. He might not be everyone's cup of tea, but he was his own cup of tea and he led with a lot of success and that can never be taken away from him.

RAHUL DRAVID ON MS DHONI

"And he's been an inspiration. If there are kids in small towns today dreaming and aspiring for great things, not only in cricket but in various fields, then MS Dhoni has a lot to do with it," he added. Dravid said Dhoni's retirement was a shock to him as well. The former batsman said had the series, which India have already lost by conceding a 2-0 lead to Australia, still

been alive Dhoni could have waited to take a call on his career. "I guess it was unexpected that he would do it in the middle of the series. I expected him to review it at the end of the series, without India playing Test cricket for the next seven or eight months," Dravid said. "Knowing MS, if the series was alive, I don't think he would have taken the decision in the middle of the series, but

having seen that the series was already gone, maybe he felt that if he was going to go, then maybe this was the time to do it, and to give Virat Kohli a Test match in Australia to captain, Wriddhiman Saha another opportunity in a Test match, and to start the process of taking India's Test team forward." Dravid lauded Dhoni's leadership style and called him an attacking captain. "He

was never defensive when captaining in India. When he had spinners, he was always attacking, on turning tracks, he was willing to force the game. It's just overseas, and over the last three or four years, that I just think he maybe felt he didn't have the bowling resources to be able to take 20 wickets, and he found himself, at many stages, always behind the four-ball," Dravid said.

Indian team arrives in Sydney but Dhoni speculation continues By Chetan Narula

YDNEY: The Indian cricket team flew in here and largely spent the day indoors even as there was intense speculation over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's decision to quit the Test format with immediate effect, which surprised the cricket fraternity. A day after the BCCI announced Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket, citing strains of playing in all three formats, the Indian team management chose to remain tight-lipped on the development. Dhoni, who himself did not speak about his retirement in the post-match press

conference and the preceding presentation ceremony, travelled with the team but did not interact with the media. The 33-year old Dhoni's retirement came as a bolt from the blue as the Indian captain had not given any hint about his impending decision although pressure was mounting on him to give up Test captaincy in view of his poor overseas track record. The timing of Dhoni's retirement and the manner in which it was announced has triggered widespread speculation over what could have prompted him to take the decision. There is speculation that all is not well in the In-

Fans of former Indian Test Captain MS Dhoni, exhort him to reconsider his decision to quit Test cricket, in Ranchi on Wednesday. dian dressing room, which led the captain to quit Test cricket.

His decision invited criticism from former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, who

said, "the decision to give up captaincy was right though the decision not to play Test cricket is an incorrect one." "I would be brutally honest that I am surprised by the decision in the middle of the series. Three Tests are over and it was a question of one more. He could have finished it off," Ganguly added. "None of us know whether this decision in the middle of the series could have happened because of an injury, which would have ruled him out of the next Test. He did come into the series with a finger injury and none of us has an idea whether that had become worse," Ganguly said.

places to 15th spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings after his good performance in the drawn third cricket Test at Melbourne. Kohli, who scored 169 and 54 in the first and second innings of the justconcluded third Test, is the best-placed Indian batsman in the list with 737 ranking points. Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay are the next best Indian batsmen in the list at 19th and 20th spot after losing two and one place respectively. Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 147 and 48 in the third Test, also made a jump of 15 places to reach 26th spot. Australia captain Steven Smith, who scored a Test best 192 in the first innings, has gained two places to claim fifth spot for the first time in his career. He now trails number-one ranked AB de Villiers, who has regained the top spot from Kumar Sangakkara. Also moving in the right direction are Chris Rogers of Australia (24th, up by four places), Kraigg Brathwaite (37th, up by 11 places), Marlon Samuels (37th, up by seven places) and Dean Elgar (50th, up by 13 places). In the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Shami improved eight places each to be placed at the 36th and 38th spot in the list which is still headed by South Africa's Dale Steyn. Australia's Ryan Harris has moved up two places to second following his six wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), while Trent Boult has achieved a best-ever ranking of seventh after rising two places. Boult had figures of three for 25 and four for 100.

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Australian coach Darren Lehmann indirectly said that his team would come harder at the new Indian skipper Virat Kohli [in pic] during the Sydney Test.

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any criticism of his team's late declaration on day five of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts had declared their innings closed at 318/9 at lunch and set India a target of 384 runs in 70 overs for victory. The visitors finished at 174/6 with Dhoni holding fort at stumps.

ELBOURNE: Not the least bit annoyed with Virat Kohli's aggression both on and off the field, Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann said the home side is liking the charged up atmosphere created by the newly-appointed Indian captain. Kohli will lead the side in the fourth and final in Sydney starting January 6 after Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced a shock retirement from Test cricket after the drawn third Test here yesterday. India have conceded an unassailable 2-0 lead to Australia in the four-match rubber. When asked if the Aussies had elicited a similar response from Kohli in Melbourne as the Indians got from Mitchell Johnson in Brisbane after sledging him, the Lehmann teased, "Oh we haven't even started with Virat Kohli yet." After the laughter died down, he added in a serious tone, "It has been an interesting series. As long as it stays on the field though, we don't mind. In fact we are happy that both sides are going to play hard cricket. It is pleasing from an Australian point of view because that is how we want to play. But we also want to leave it on the field and not bring it outside." "What transpired was between Kohli and Mitchell Johnson. As long as there are 90 overs bowled in a day, and the players stay focussed on the game, these things can go on. The series is being played in a tough, competitive spirit and I am fine with it," he added. Lehmann then brushed off

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Marsh and he ended up getting run-out on 99 runs. Lehmann confirmed that India's batting strength was one of the factors in the decision to declare. "He played beautifully on day five and even better on day four. India bowled very well and kept us under check. They were reversing the ball a lot and set us back a little bit. It has been an Marsh batted well with Ryan interesting series. As Harris and help us set up the long as it stays on the game," he said. "They are a very good side. field though, we don't They would have chased mind. In fact we are whatever target we gave them happy that both sides and Steve Smith was very confident that they would go for are going to play hard what we gave them. And I cricket. It is pleasing agreed with him. Look, they from an Australian point changed their batting order to of view because that is do that yesterday and played some aggressive cricket. But in how we want to play. the end, we drove the game But we also want to because they haven't taken 20 leave it on the field and wickets in any match in the series so far," he added. not bring it outside. Talking about his team's DARREN LEHMANN young skipper, the coach was ON VIRAT KOHLI full of praise for Steve Smith. "Steve chatted with me the "We won the series, didn't same (about the declaration), we? That was pretty impor- like Michael Clarke would tant on the day for us. But have done. I am a firm believer were we really defensive? Or in that captain should make were India defensive with the decision. In the end we their tactics? They had five needed 20-30 more overs to men on the fence, instead of get the win. But we lost the letting us score and declare game in the first innings when quickly and getting on with we dropped all those catches chasing the game," said the and Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane coach. "India didn't even then went on to get big huntake the new ball. We would dreds. But the captain made have definitely taken the new the right decision." ball. They had a lot of fielders on the fence and we could SURPRISED TO BE CALLED only score 1-2 runs per over. FOR TEST DUTY AGAINST That's not what we would INDIA: AGAR have done in that situation. Never doubtful of his ability to That's not how we play. But it be in the Test squad but Ausis not my team," Lehmann tralian left-arm spinner Ashadded. ton Agar was nonetheless Australia declared at the surprised at being call into the stroke of lunch, bringing squad for the fourth and final about a sudden rush in the cricket Test against India startbatting approach of Shaun ing here on January 6.

Dav Whatmore confirmed as new Zimbabwe coach

HARARE: Dav Whatmore has been unveiled as the new Zimbabwe coach with the Australian agreeing to an initial contract that runs until the end of the World Cup early next year. Whatmore, who coached Sri Lanka to the World Cup title in 1996, will take charge of his fourth international side having also led Bangladesh and Pakistan. The Sri Lanka-born 60year-old, who played seven tests for Australia in 1979, believes there is plenty of potential in the Zimbabwe squad. "I know this team, I have seen them beating Pakistan, so the potential is there," Whatmore told reporters on Tuesday. "What we all require is a genuine effort, a duty of care to the employer and a collective effort. There are challenges with every position. Coaching is what I do and I enjoy doing it. That's why I am here." A batting coach will be appointed to assist Whatmore, while incumbent Douglas Hondo will remain as bowling coach. Zimbabwe Cricket and Whatmore will discuss the possible extension of his contract after the World Cup, to be played in Australia and New Zealand from Feb. 14-Mar. 29.

2007 World Cup exit one of my all-time career lows: Tendulkar

UBAI: Legendary batsWe had a fantastic man Sachin Tendulkar considers the early exit of the team but it was not to Indian team from 2007 cricket be! My pursuit to be a World Cup as one of the worst part of the World Cup moments of his illustrious career and says the disappoint- winning team ment in the West Indies continued. The served as a boost to prove critdisappointment in the ics wrong four years later. "The most forgettable ICC tournament served as a Cricket World Cup for me has boost to prove many to be 2007 edition in the West naysayers wrong. Indies. The early exit from the tournament ranks among the SACHIN TENDULKAR worst moments of my cricketing career," Tendulkar said in a column he wrote for the ICC in Zealand. the run up to the 2015 World "We had a fantastic team Cup in Australia and New but it was not to be! My pur-

suit to be a part of the World Cup winning team continued. The disappointment in the tournament served as a boost to prove many naysayers wrong," he added. Tendulkar, who is also an ICC ambassador for the 2015 World Cup, said winning the 2011 edition at home was the highest point of his career. "In defeating top sides like Australia, Pakistan and eventually overcoming Sri Lanka in the final, India emerged as the first nation to win the World Cup on home soil. It was even more special as I had finally been part of World Cup winning team after 22 years of

pursuit. The victory in 2011 was the highest point of my career as a nation unified in its celebrations," the iconic cricketer, who participated in record six World Cup editions, said. Tendulkar, who retired last year on a pile of runs and records, recounted his journey from a World Cup 'ball-boy' to a World Cup winner. "On June 25, 1983, India cricket team won the ICC Cricket World Cup 1983 and images of the team holding the trophy were inspirational for the entire nation. I was just 10 years of age and have fond memories of that victory. My parents allowed me to cele-

brate the victory till late in night. I was also inspired to take up playing the game with the season (hard) ball after the World Cup victory," Tendulkar, who played 45 World Cup matches scoring 2278 runs, said. "My first 'live' piece of World Cup action was during the 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup, which was co-hosted by India and Pakistan. I was fortunate to be among the volunteers to be picked as a ball boy for the matches played in Mumbai. As I stood there watching Indian greats on the field, I kept telling myself that I need to be a part of action in the middle," he added.

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MUMBAI RACES: HOW THEY RAN LAST WEEK

Amzing Grace which won the Jewel Royal Maharaja Jiyajirao Scindia Trophy being led in by (right) trainer Pesi Shroff. The horse is owned by Dr. and Mrs. Vijay Mallya.

Pesi Shroff, trainer of Solomon receiving the Trophy after the race. The horse is owned by Dr. Vijay Mallaya. At centre is Champaklal Zaveri.

K.N. Dhunjibhoy receiving the D.P. Shah Trophy. The horse is trained by Janardhan. Other owners of the horse Mr. and Mrs. Vijay Shirke and B.M. Desai.

Trainers Bezan, Imtiaz, Malesh do well By Timur

his season, on every race day, a couple of horses have been showing their class and indicating they have a chance of making it in the Derby and Poonawalla Multi-Million. Last week, an excellent run was by Amazing Grace which won with the greatest of ease. This horse has shown distance is no problem to it. In Pune, it won the 2800 M St. Legend. Amazing Grace which is owned by Dr. Vijay Mallya is evidently a top-class filly which is trained by Pesi Shroff. It won thrice in Bangalore, twice in Pune and once in Mumbai. It won the Jewels Royals Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy easily. Solomon has a good chance in the Poonawalla

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here are 9 races today and the first starts at 1.15 p.m.

1. The Thunder Bird Plate (Class V) 1200 M 1.15 P.M. 1. Home Factor 59 (26) R. Shelar 2. Mighty Splendor 59 (26) Kavraj Singh 3. Theory 59 (26) Bhawani Singh 4. Acker Bilk 58 (24) Ishwar Pardeshi 5. Gold Streak 58 (24) K. N. Bhati 6. Diamond In The Sky 56.5 (21) Anil Baandal 7. Good Memory 56.5 (21) S. Mosin 8. Admiral Gray 54.5 (17) I. Pasha 9. Mahima 53 (14) D. K. Ashish 10. Snow King 52.5 (13) S. G. Prasad Win: Gold Streak 2. The T M Goculdas Plate (Class II) 1000 M 1.45 P.M. 1. Solomon 60 (82) D. K. Ashish 2. Celsius 59.5 (81) C. S. Jodha 3. Saints N Sinners 59 (80) Kishore Kadam 4. Wild Waves 58.5 (79) Prabhu Naidu 5. In The Limelight 58 (78) S. J. Sunil 6. Deep Diver 57 (76) Bhawani

Million which Amazing Grace will be a strong contender in the Derby. Trainer Pesi Shroff has been doing well in Mumbai. He won as many as five winners last week. The run of all these horse showed that they can win again. Trainer Bezan Chenoy also has started doing well. One of our best trainers, he appears to be taking it all easy. He told me once he is not in any competition and he takes only a few horse of his friends. He is one of those trainers who can look back on his performance with satisfaction. Trainer Imtiaz Sait has also started doing well in Mumbai. During the season, it can be expected Malesh Narredu will be successful with quite a few horses.

Fast Lady which won the Crow Gaming Chrimtas being led in after the races. Trainer Imtiaz Sait is on the left. The horse is owned by Y.K. Hamid and others. has already won some of them. Two horses, owned by Mr. Merchant of Venice owned by Khushru Dhunjibhoy (holding the reins on Khushru Dhunjibhoy — the right) Z.K. Dhunjibhoy and Milan Kusumgar. which have impressive names — won on Sunday — The Narredus — Malesh, trainer as well. Suraj has al- Merchant of Venice (trainer: Suraj and Yash — are all likely ready won many classics and B. Prakash) and fibonacci Seto fare well this season. Talent finally Yash got rid of the quence. — it is in the family. Malesh whip long ago and riding The Derby and the PoonNarredu who was a great well. It look like Malesh is tar- awalla Multi-Million races are jockey is doing well as a geting the classic races. He not far away. These two races

attract the maximum crowds. There is celebration on these days. And we have the Invitation Cup run during the season when top class horses from all cnetres take part. Runs to remember: The Big Bull, Amazing Grace, Wentworth, Mountbatten, ravelion, Al Shamsheer, Zarar, Zandar, Mulinda, Savage Garden.

Singh 2. Staying Alive 55 (32) I. Pasha 3. Victoire 55 (32) Vikash Tamang 4. Alectar 54.5 (31) D. K. Ashish 5. Flash Drive 54.5 (31) S. Sunil 6. Minister 54 (30) Santosh G. 7. Answer My Prayer's 53.5 (29) Bhawani Singh 8. Brown Dynamite 53 (28) Vikram Jodha 9. Laurus Pride 52.5 (27) Amyn Merchant 10. The Other Song 52.5 (27) S. Zervan 11. La Traviata 51.5 (25) Yash Narredu 12. Izarra 50.5 (23) K. N. Bhati 13. Maqsad 49.5 (21) C. S. Jodha 14. Resilient 49.5 (21) S. J. Sunil Win: Alectar, Answer My Prayers 8. The Little Caesar Plate Division II 1200 M 4.45 P.M. 1. Alderley Edge 56 (30) Yash Narredu 2. Big Bang 56 (29) Kishore Kadam 3. Spanish Saga 56 (31) Dashrath Singh 4. Tomasz (Ts) 56 (30) Bhawani Singh 5. Earl Grey 54.5 (27) C. S. Jodha 6. Ensign 54.5 (27) Satish Nayak 7. Goldilocks (Ts) 54.5 (27) S. Zervan 8. Hugs And Kisses 54.5 (26)

Akshay 9. Miss Senorita 54.5 (27) Sandeep Jadhav 10. Rapid Girl 54.5 (27) D. K. Ashish 11. Sofia 54.5 (26) S. Sunil Win: Spanish Saga, Goldilocks

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Chance: Alecta, Quest for Love

Singh 7. Manakel 54.5 (71) T. S. Jodha 8. Wings Of Glory 50 (62) K. N. Bhati

3. The Little Caesar Plate Division I 1200 M 2.15 P.M. 1. Belgian Blue (Ts) 56 (30) Akshay 2. Cool Runnings 56 (33) Anil Baandal 3. Hoshiyaar 56 (30) S. Zervan 4. Indus Prince 56 (28) Satish Nayak 5. Play Fair 56 (28) I. Pasha 6. Soul Speak (Ts/Blk) 56 (30) Dashrath Singh 7. Dia 54.5 (27) Santosh G. 8. Gold Bag 54.5 (30) Kavraj Singh 9. Innocent Affair 54.5 (26) Bhawani Singh 10. Red Velvet (Ts) 54.5 (27) C. S. Jodha 11. Sabiq 54.5 (27) Sandeep Jadhav Win: Belgian Blue, Gold Bag 4. The New Year's Cup 1400 M

2.45 P.M. 1. Aeolus Maximus 55 (--) Akshay 2. Aliboxer 55 (--) Dashrath Singh 3. Gunga Din 55 (--) S. Zervan 4. Ireland 55 (--) D. K. Ashish 5. The Messiah 55 (--) S. Shinde 6. Jeena 53.5 (--) S. Mosin 7. She's An Ace 53.5 (--) Yash Narredu 8. Spirited Touch 53.5 (--) C. S. Jodha Win: She’s An Ace, Jeena

5. The Warsaw Pact Plate (Class IV) 1200 M 3.15 P.M. 1. Rashun 60.5 (46) T. S. Jodha 2. Millenium Falcon 58.5 (42) Dashrath Singh 3. National Pride 58 (41) S. Zervan 4. Star Is Born 57 (39) R. Shelar 5. Summer Express 56.5 (38) S. J. Sunil 6. Adams Spirit 55 (35) Kavraj Singh 7. Grand March 53.5 (32) Kishore Kadam 8. Magic Vision 51.5 (28) A. Ashhad

Asbar 9. Cold Play 50.5 (26) Amyn Merchant Win: Summer Express, Adam’s Spirit

6. The Kusumben Dhirubhai Shah Trophy (Class III) 1600 M 3.45 P.M. 1. Hail The King 59 (61) Akshay 2. La Femme Fleur 57.5 (58) S. Zervan 3. Woven Dreams 57 (57) Anil Baandal 4. Quest For Love 56.5 (56) S. P. Ranjane 5. Helping Hand 56 (55) Dashrath Singh 6. Lorelei 52 (47) R. Ajinkya 7. Vixen 51.5 (46) I. Pasha 8. Legend Of The Seas 51 (45) Yash Narredu Win: Hail The King, Quest For Love 7. The Rao Saheb D K Parkar Trophy - Division II (Class IV) 1400 M 4.15 P.M. 1. Targetmaster 60 (42) Dashrath

9. The Rao Saheb D K Parkar Trophy - Division I (Class IV) 1400 M 5.15 P.M. 1. Dhanyavaad 61.5 (45) Vikash Tamang 2. Highraz 61.5 (45) Bhawani Singh 3. Beyond Horizons 61 (44) S. J. Sunil 4. Santa Ana 61 (44) Prabhu Naidu 5. Glorious Reward 60.5 (43) S. Zervan 6. Wish Upon A Star 60.5 (43) Dashrath Singh 7. Mambo Magic 60 (42) S. Mosin 8. Savannah Sound 60 (42) Yash Narredu 9. Crowned Princess 59.5 (41) Akshay Gaikwad 10. Midnight Run 58 (38) Kishore Kadam 11. Penny Lane 57.5 (37) Y. S. Srinath 12. Affirmation 57 (36) Santosh G. 13. Straight Six 56.5 (35) S. G. Prasad 14. Dancing Splendour 55.5 (33) Zameer Sayyed 15. Gates Of Heaven 55.5 (33) Ishwar Pardeshi

MUMBAI TAKE THREE POINTS FOR DRAW AGAINST BENGAL

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points from four matches to be in the second place behind Karnataka, while Bengal (4) are all set to slip to the bottom of the Group A table. "The outfield was wet and soggy and there were some damp patches in the bowling runup... We can't risk injury so we had to abandon the day's proceedings," Chaturvedi said.

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OLKATA: The iconic Eden Gardens' inadequate drainage system once again came to fore when the final day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy Group A cricket fixture between Mumbai and Bengal was called off without little or no rain in the day.

There was light drizzle in the night -- 0.1mm according to the Met Department -- but it was enough to render the conditions "unplayable" as Bengal were happy to pocket one point after being followed on by Mumbai who return home heads held high with three points.

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There were five inspections in the day and match referee Sunil Chaturvedi took the final call at 1.30pm local time. It was a blessing in disguise for Bengal who were 129 for no loss in their second innings after being followed on, still trailing by 75 runs as a loss was looming large. Mumbai now have 10

Mumbai cricketers Iqbal Abdullah and Siddhesh Lad take a selfie as gloomy weather conditions prevailed during the final day of their Ranji Trophy match against Bengal at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

At Agartala - Goa 251 and 238/9 decl drew with Tripura 265 and 131/1 At Lahli - Odisha: 232 for 9 dec and 41 for 3 in 13.1 overs bt Haryana 127 and 143 by seven wickets At New Delhi – Delhi 425/6 dec bt Gujarat 150 & 166 all out 58.4 overs by an innings and 109 runs At Guwahati - Himachal Pradesh 549/4 dec bt Assam 218 & 198 all out in 79.5 overs by an innings and 133 runs At Hyderabad – Services 306 & 285 drew with Hyderabad 338 &

52/1 in 14.0 overs At Dhanbad – Jharkhand 337 & 337/5 in 98.0 overs drew with Kerala 383 At Gwalior – Baroda 358 drew with Madhya Pradesh 178 & 119/6 in 41.0 overs. At Chennai - Tamil Nadu 213 & 133/3 dec drew with Railways 236 At Agar tala – Goa 251 & 238/9 dec drew with Tripura 265 & 113/1 in 31.0 overs At Kanpur - Uttar Pradesh 299/5 dec drew with Jammu & Kashmir 199/8 in 65.0 overs

The local curator however said there was nothing wrong in the drainage system and went on to blame gloomy conditions. "We needed at least two hours of sunshine to make the ground to be ready. But the conditions were overcast and I couldn't help," Mukherjee said. As a matter of fact, the entire ground can be put under the giant cover, something that could have avoided the field being wet but the curator thought otherwise. "Unless there's rain no one covers the entire ground at night," Mukherjee said. In fact, the players had given up hope for the play to start and Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary was seen in his denims and not in the team jersey as the India hopeful made use of the time discussing batting with Mumbai coach Praveen Amre. Brief Scores: Mumbai 414 drew with Bengal 210 and f/o 129 for no loss (Arindam Das 80 not out, Rohan Banerjee 44 not out). Points Mumbai 3, Bengal 1.

Salgaocar beat Shillong Lajong 2-1 in Fed Cup

VASCO: Salgaocar FC beat Shillong Lajong 2-1 to score their first win in the tournament in a Group B league match of the Hero Federation Cup at Tilak Stadium. Salgaocar scored through Bikash Jairu (58th) and Gurinder Kumar (64th). Shillong Lajong, who were at the receiving end for most part of the match, scored a consolation goal in the injury time through Jacob Lalrawngbawla (90+3). Salgaocar, who lost their first match against Bengaluru FC, have three points from today's win. Shillong Lajong, who suffered their second defeat, are yet to open their account. Salgaocar started promisingly as they looked for an early goal but the rival keeper came out with some good saves to deny Pierre and Duffy early success. The Durand Cup champions Goan side probed more often into the rival box but were frustrated by the rival keeper Vishal Kaith who twice denied Bikash Jairu from taking the lead.

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