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MPSC Exams on Oct. 15 Examinees given outstation centres

FOR OVER ONE LAKH STUDENTS

By Yatin Ingle

ith the students prepared to give their best at the Staff Selection Commission exams (SSC), a strange case scenario has arisen for the students. After the Maharashtra Public Sevice Commission (MPSC) declared the examination centers, the candidates were in for a shocker. The Commission has allotted the exam centers to the students of Mumbai in distant districts of Chandrapur, Nashik, Vidarbha and Aurangabad. This has put the candidates in a huge fix. With just a few days left for the exams, candidates are distinctly unhappy to travel for one single paper to the distant districts. Candidates have requested the commission for a change in the exam centers and

allot the nearest districts or cities to them. Every six months, the MPSC conducts competitive exams for vacancies in various government sectors. This year, the MPSC

exams have been scheduled on October 19 and October 26. On Wednesday, when the students checked their hall tickets and exam centers online, they were shocked to learn that the commission has allotted them centers which actually are distant districts rather

than 'Mumbai' which they had selected in their application forms as their exam center. On the other hand, the last minute booking for tickets has made it difficult for students to secure reservations and confirmations to travel. A candidate, on anonymity said, “I had chosen Mumbai as my center for the exams, and suddenly I have been allotted my exam center in Aurangabad. This is unfair, as at the last minute it is difficult to reserve tickets for travel as well as, we have two exams on different dates, it’s impossible for candidates to visit the city twice for the exams. The commission should find an alternative for the same, or we students would be a fix.” This year, around 1 lakh students will be appearing for the MPSC exam for the posts of

Income Tax officer, Excise Officer and various grade one exams of the state government. Candidates across the state will be appearing for the exams. Pradeep Sawant, Yuva Sena noted, “It is impossible for the students to go for the exams twice to distant cities as such. On the other hand, these candidates are already professionals and have regular jobs which makes it difficult for them to miss their offices and take leave. The commission has to find alternatives and also make it flexible for the candidates to travel to the closest exam centers within the city. Candidates as well the Yuva Sena has already written to the commission and are awaiting their reply as soon as possible.” yatin.ingle@afternoondc.in

1993 Serial blasts accused tells Judge G.A. Sanap and his lawyer Haider Mooman... By Santia Dudi

n an interesting development in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, an accused surprised the proceedings in the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) as he filed an application of no-confidence against the sitting TADA judge G A Sanap and his own lawyer, advocate Haider Mooman. Feroz Abdul Rashid, an ac-

‘I DON’T TRUST YOU!’ cused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, while filing the application stated that he has no faith in the judge and the lawyer as well and requested for the trial to be transferred to another court. Based on this, Judge Sanap

directed CBI to file its reply. The grounds for the no-confidence were not mentioned in the application and it's likely to be an attempt to delay the case and derail the trial. Special Public Prosecutor

D N Salvi told ADC, “A noconfidence application was filed by the accused on Tuesday. But as it was not properly documented, it was rejected at that time, and it wasn't taken on record at that time.”

Sources confirmed the filing of the application. The applicant Feroz Rashid is an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts which resulted in the deaths of 257, and injured 713. According to CBI, the 54-

year-old accused is a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim, and helped land RDX and firearms in Mumbai prior to the 1993 serial blasts. Between 2004 and 2010 (before his arrest in February 2010), Khan divided his time between West Asia and Koparkhairane, a village in Navi Mumbai, and lived under an assumed name. He allegedly made a living forging passports and running a mobile phone business.

Discussing the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

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(LtoR): Minoo Shroff, Yoshimitsu Kawat, Vijay Kalantri, WTC vice-chairman and Chief Guest Bhushan Gagrani IAS-MIDC.

o keep track of the progress and current development of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) in Maharashtra, a session was organised in the World Trade Centre where CEO of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Bhushan Gagrani spoke about the developments in the DMIC project. Gagrani said, “Maharashtra will be part of two ambitious corridors, one being the DMIC and the other Bengaluru–Mumbai economic corridor which has been proposed. Speaking about DMIC, the concept of the corridor is based on the transit approach for cargo, comfortable transfer of goods and movement of goods for other industries. The DMIC will pass through the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, NCR Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. It will re-

duce the distance between Mumbai to Delhi from 60 to 36 hours and 2.3 million jobs will be provided in the areas.” Yoshimitsu Kawata, chief consul of the Consulate General of Japan, said, “Japan has got 4.5 billion dollar for the project DMIC and in the next three years another 3.5 billion dollars will be spent on the project. There are 100 companies which have entered India and we want to increase it to 2,000. There will be 300 Japanese companies to commence in Mumbai.” Speaking about the progress of the DMIC project, Gagrani, said, “Two centres in Maharashtra are taken in the top priority - Shendra in Aurangabad and Dighi Port Industrial area. Four thousand hectares of land have already been acquired. The MIDC has considerately taken in view that land acquisition will not happen without the consent of the farmers.” Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Issue of taxi permits postponed again By Aroosa Ahmed

he Regional Transport Office (RTO) which was to issue 7,800 permits by lottery today has postponed to the first week of November, citing the Model Code of Conduct at its excuse. The permits were cleared by the state government in June, now drivers have to wait another month before they can get their hands on those permits. “With the Governor's rule in Maharashtra and the election code of conduct applied all over the state, releasing the permits will not be done till the election results are out,” said a source in the RTO. He went on to say that the transport department has received applications for taxi permits from three

transgenders – two from south Mumbai and one from the suburbs. The transport department has nearly come to a standstill with the elections on and a majority of the RTO staff being employed for election duty. A.L. Quadros, leader of the Mumbai Taximen's Union is not surprised by this development. He said, “We knew that the issuing of the permits will be delayed because of the elections. The RTO offices function at a very slow pace. There are many licenses to be issued since February when the elections took place.”

CLEANLINESS DRIVE... Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao releasing a Special Cover on 'National Çleanliness Drive' as part of the National Postal Week at GPO, on Thursday.

Dinshaw Mehta re-nominated as member of State Minorities Commission

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FESTIVAL SALE: Dr. P. Nayak, Secretary, Mumbai, of Textiles Commitee, Govt of India inaugurated 'Cooptex Deepavali 2014 Special Rebate Sales' of newly-designed silk and cotton sarees, bedsheets, towels, lungies, furnishings, readymade shirts etc. on Wednesday in the presence of T.N. Venkatesh, MD, Co-optex, at Co-optex showroom No.9, Star Mall, opp. Plaza Cinema, N.C. Kelkar Road, Dadar (West).

inshaw Rusi Mehta, chairman of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP), who has been a member of the Maharastra State Minorities Commission for the last five years and whose term expired on July 30, has been re-nominated as a member of the commission by the Government of Maharashtra for a period of five years from the date he assumes office.

Wow! Brand new currency notes are being distributed? Great, but which party’s candidate did you say?

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Political bloopers

India has six registered national political parties, 36 registered state political parties, more than 650 regional political parties and some 24 up and coming political parties. Politicians are constantly forming and breaking alliances, jumping from one party to another and switching portfolios. No wonder Rahul Gandhi is finding it difficult to keep track of who's who in this

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was very particular what he ate and drank.

Gandhi and karela juice Mahatma Gandhi was always in perfect health. He used to take good care of his body. He was particular about what he ate. Whenever he came to Mumbai he stayed at Juhu with a Gujarati family which was primarily into the shipping business. He used to, every morning, drink a full glass of bitter karela juice. And he did not drink cow's milk, he drank goat's milk. I came very close to Gandhi in the home of the shipping folks. He used to

Preity Zinta

Preity police

“With great power comes great responsibility”, but those drunk with power never know where to draw the line...much like drunk people. Two days ago Preity Zinta cockily quipped on Twitter: “#bangbang be4 Bang Bang ! Had2 throw a guy out of the Theater as he refused 2stand up4 our National Anthem! Can u believe it?Now movie time.” Just a few months ago, a group of Kerala students

hold prayer meetings in the evening just before sunset. I was a newspaper reporter then and I had a close look at Gandhi. What attracted me more was not his face but his bare chest. It was shining bright in the sun. Gandhi must have been quite old then but his skin was smooth and bright. And that could have happened only because he was taking healthy food. Like karela.

were booked for misbehaving during the National Anthem. One of them even faces life in jail. All said and done, Zinta could have been respected if she stuck to what she believed. But she didn't. Instead, she took down that first message and posted this one: “For the record it was not me but the people in the theater who asked him to leave. I seconded it so there would be no trouble.” Then she took this one down too. Right or wrong, stand up for your decisions, Preity.

complex and every-changing political sphere. On Wednesday, he went around calling Narendra Modi the “Opposition leader”. But he did this in India, a land where everyone knows not to take Rahul seriously. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the other hand, has goofed up names of countries, people and pop references internationally since he took office. First he visited Bhutan and called it Nepal. Then he went to

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America and called Gandhi “Mohanlal Karamchand Gandhi” (it's Mohandas). Still in America, he referred to a 'Star Wars' saying – “May the force be with you” – while standing next to the the actor who played Wolverine, a member of the X-men. The winner though is Raj Thackeray who called Narendra Modi the “Prime Minister of Gujarat”, with clear intent and purpose and, not to mention, like a boss.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Halima Ansari W/o Kamrusalam Ansari to Alamnisa Shaikh W/o Kamrusalam Ansari as per Affidavit dated 8/10/2014 C-26961

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I have changed my name from Carol Gabriel D/o Rajkishori Gabriel to Caroldevi Gabriel D/o Rajkishori Gabriel as per Affidavit dated 8/10/2014 C-26962

THANKSGIVING

Thank you Jesus Mother Mary, Holy Spirit, St. Jude, St. Anthony for all the favours granted and your blessing on us. P.B.A. D.B.A. C-26951 Almighty arms of Jesus before you I come, With all my faith begging you for comfort in my difficulties. Do not forsake me, Good Jesus. Open your door in my way that your almighty arms will open an close as you design to give that tranquility that i do desire.(Make your petition for three difficulties). Oh my God, receive that supplication from a wounded heart that is always fighting for life with your divine power, never let me scramble for the want of help. Almighty Jesus assist me to find shelter in your celestial country for ever. Amen. Helen Gomes C-26952 Thanksgiving to the Holy Spirit for many favours received. 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 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 their perpetual glory. To that end and submitting to God’s holy will, I ask from you…(request). Helen Gomes. C-26953 Thanksgiving to St. Jude for many favours received. O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in times of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid, Amen. Helen Gomes C-26954

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I have changed my name from Sarfaraz Ansari S/o Kamrusalam Ansari to Sarfaraz Shaikh S/o Kamrusalam Ansari as per Affidavit dated 8/10/2014 C-26963

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the Public that the Original sale of agreement dated 20th August, 2009 Registration No 4806/2009 executed between Abdul Sattar A. Karim Tanaji & Mrs Shamim Abdul Sattar Tanaji (Purchaser) and M/s. Kamal developers (THE Builder) for the property bearing address at Flat no. 201, 2nd Floor, Anmol house, situated on Plot No 38/A, sector 20, koparkhairane has been lost/ misplaced by me on 30/9/2014 while getting down from BEST bus. The loss of said agreement has been lodged at the Bhandup Police station on 05/10/2014. Complaint no 4084/2014. Hence this notice is hereby given that no person/s should do any legal transaction in respect of said flat without consent of myself and my wife Mrs Shamim Abdul Sattar Tanaji. If any person/s doing the same is doing at her/his/their own risk and for that the Purchasers will not be liable/ responsible. At the same any transaction done by any person in respect of said flat the said transaction will not be binding on the purchaser. Also if the said agreement is found than it should be returned at the below mentioned address within 15 days of the publishing of the advertisement. . Sd/Abdul Sattar A. Karim Tanaji A-wing, Flat No-104 A, Aareel Tower, National high school, Bhandup (W), Mumbai - 78

Place : Mumbai Date : 10/10/2014

CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Laxmi Visanji Gada to Laxmi Visanji Khuthiya vide Affidavit dated 09/10/2014. C-26955 I have changed my name from Sunnada to Sunanda Kishan Adhav as per Affidavit dated 09/10/2014. C-26956 I have changed my name from Rohan Jayanti Shah to Rohan Jayanti Bheda as per Affidavit dated 08/10/2014. C-26957 I have changed my name from Chandrika Kantilal Gandhi to Chandrika Jitendra Shah through Affidavit dated 9/10/2014 C-26958 I have changed my name from Pradeep Rajaram Dhobi to Pradeep Rajaram Kanojia as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-26959 I have changed my name from Bhamani Nita Bahen D/o Bhamani Pyar Ali to Bhamani Nita D/o Bhamani Pyar Ali as per Affidavit dated 8/10/2014 C-26960

I have changed my name from Shaikh Sameena D/o Shaikh Mangru Idris to Shaikh Samira D/o Shaikh Mangru Idris as per Affidavit dated 8/10/2014 C-26964 I have changed my name from Stanly Samuel Reddy, to ‘Stanley Samuel Reddy’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-17456) Dated: 04/09/2014. C-26965 I have changed my name from Asif Ramija Shigalkar, to ‘Asif Iqbal Shikalgar’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-18388) Dated: 18/09/2014. C-26966 I have changed my name from Yasmeen Niyamatullah Hajratullah, to ‘Yasmeen Saheraj Malik’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/10/2014. C-26967 I have changed my name from Ayesha, to ‘Aisha Siraj Patel’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/10/2014. C-26968 I have changed my name from Siraj Mohmad Patel, to ‘Siraj Mahammed Patel’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/10/2014. C-26969 I have changed my name from Manda Yeshwant Wankhede to Manda Yashwant Wankhade as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-26970 I have changed my name from Nanik Hariram Ahuja to Nanikram Hariram Ahuja as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-26971 I have changed my name from Sudha Alkesh Vaishnav to Sadhana Alkesh Vaishnav as per Affidavit No LS 969238. C-26972 I Atul Prakash Sabharwal have changed my minor son's name from Abhishek Prakash Sabharwal to Abhishek Atul Sabharwal as per Affidavit No LH 560132. C-26973 I have changed my name from Alhut Prakash Sabharwal to Atul Prakash Sabharwal as per Affidavit No LH 560131. C-26974

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014 I have changed my name from Anthony J. Fernandes to Anthony Joaquim Peter Fernandes as per Affidavit No LH 496426. C-26977

I have changed my name from Shobhatai Shankar Jadhav to Shobha Ramesh Bendre as per affidavit dated 07-Oct2014. C-26994

I have changed my name from “Ramdevi Lalbahadur Sing” to “Ramadevi Singhkharwar” as per Affidavit dated 09th October’ 2014. C-27010

I Juthika Ruhideb Barai have changed my minor daughter's name from Maumita Barai to Moumita Barai as per Affidavit No LH 496855. C-26978

I have changed my name from Madhubala Lalaji Nagda to Madhuben Vinodbhai Dhulla as per deedpoll Affidavit

We Mr. Suresh Rohidas Patil & Mrs. Surekha Suresh Patil have changed our son’s name from Harshad Alias Himanshu Suresh Patil to Himanshu Suresh Patil as per deed poll Affidavit. C-27011

I Rajesh Prajapati have changed my minor son's name from Sanjaykumar Rajesh Prajapati to Satyam Rajesh Prajapati as per Affidavit No KT 655791. C-26979 I have changed my name from Sameera Afsar Baig to Sameera Afsar Baig Mohgul as per Affidavit No LT 595909. C-26980 I have changed my name from Afsar Ashraf Baig to Afsar Ashraf Baig Mohgul as per Affidavit No LT 595910. C-26981 I have changed my name from Kishan Bhogal to Krishan Bhogal as per Affidavit No LH 496854. C-26982 I Dipesh Panchal have changed my minor daughter's name from Chahna Dipesh Panchal to Disha Dipesh Panchal as per Affidavit No LS 969239. C-26983 I have changed my name from Tajdin Najarali Charania to Tajuddin Nazirali Charania as per Affidavit No LS 969240. C-26984 I have changed my name from Siji Anil to Siji John as per Affidavit No LS 969269. C-26985 I have changed my name from Ankit Kumar to Ankit Dinkar as per Affidavit dated 5 Sept,2014 C-26986 I have changed my name from Veena Kumari to Veena Dinkar as per Affidavit dated 5 Sept,2014 C-26987 I have changed my name from Santoshkumar Sonar to Santosh Sonar as per Affidavit dated 9 Oct,2014 C-26988 I have changed my name from Deevesh Arvind Jain to Divesh Arvind Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit C-26989 I have changed my name from Aravind Jain to Arvind Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit C-26990 I have changed my name from Sangita Mangilal to Sangeeta Arvind Jain as per deedpoll Affidavit C-26991

I have changed my name from Umera to Umera Ansari as per Affidavit No LH 496431. C-26975

I have changed my name from Vandana Dhansukhlal Vora to Vandana Jagdish Shah as per deedpoll Affidavit C-26992

I have changed my name from Faran Munawar Jinde to Farhan Munawar Ansari as per Affidavit No LH 496430. C-26976

I have changed my name from Neeta Shivaji Damri to Neeta Vijay Jadhav as per Affidavit dated 9 Oct,2014 C-26993

C-26995 I have changed my name from Mohammed Siraj Mohammed Hanif to Mohammed Siraj Mohammed Hanif Gujarati as per Affidavit dt. 09.10.2014. C-26996 I have changed my name from Pritesh Ashok Sutar to Pritesh Ashok Mestri as per Affidavit dated 09/10/2014. C-26997 I have changed my name from from Makhdoom Mohiuddin Shaikh (old name) to Magdoom Mohiuddin Shaikh (new name) as per Affidavit No- LU 699226 C-26998 I have changed my name from Khalil Babuchand Shaha (old name) to Khalil Babuchand Shah (new name) as per Affidavit No- LS 969360 C-26999 I have changed my name from “Kaushikkumar Shah” to “Kaushik Shah” as per Affidavit. C-27000 I have changed my name from “Sanjiv Kumar Bhagwatprasad Gupta” to “Sanjeev Kumar Bhagwatprasad Gupta” as per Affidavit. C-27001 I have changed my name from “Dhirubhai Bhavanbhai Patel” to “Dhirubhai Bhavanbhai Savalia” vide Maharashtra Gazette (X-15321) 23/08/2007 C-27002 I have changed my name from “Sandeep Dhirubhai Patel ” to “Sandeep Dhirubhai Savalia” vide Maharashtra Gazette (X- 15322) 23/08/2007. C-27003 I have changed my name from “Ketan Dhirubhai Patel” to “Ketan Dhirubhai Savalia” vide Maharashtra Gazette (X- 15323) 23/08/2007. C-27004 I have changed my name from “Muktaben Gordhandas Chovatia” to “Muktaben Gordhanbhai Chovatia” as per Affidavit. C-27005 I have changed my name from “Gordhandas Ranchoddas Chovatia” to “Gordhanbhai Chovatia” as per Affidavit. C-27006 I have changed my name from “Rajeshkumar Madan Singh” to “Rajesh Madan Singh” as per Affidavit. C-27007 I have changed my name from “Begam Rizwana Aslam Momin” to “Rizwana Begum Shaikh” as per Affidavit. C-27008 I have changed my name from “Lalbahadur Sing” to “Lalbahadur Singhkharwar” as per Affidavit dated 09th October’ 2014. C-27009

I have changed my name from Ashishkumar Anilkumar Mishra to Ashish Anil Mishra as per deed poll Affidavit. C-27012 I have changed my name from Anilkumar Ramdayal Mishra to Anil Ramdayal Mishra as per deed poll Affidavit. C-27013 I have changed my name from Jude Peter Bonny Dlima to Jude Bonny Dlima as per Gazette No. X-23232 C-27014 I have changed my name from Rita Santana Felicidade Duarte to Felci Francis Fernandes as per Gazette No. X-45947 C-27015 I have changed my name from Gazala Parveen Md Ilyas to Gazala Mohammad Rizwan Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 09/10/2014 C-27016 I have changed my name from Bharati Chandra Rambharti to Bharti Chander Ramchand as per Affidavit C-27017 I have changed my name from Shah Sandeepkumar Anandji to Chheda Sandeep Anandji as per Affidavit Dated: 30-09-2014 C-27018 I have changed my name from Mohammed Sabir to Sabir Shaikh as per Affidavit C-27019 I have changed my name from Varsha Vijay Vichare to Shabnam Nasir Khan as per Affidavit C-27020 I have changed my name from Miraj Fatima Gulam Dastagir Shaikh to Mehraj Fatima Gulam Dastagir Shaikh as per Affidavit C-27021 I have changed my name from Mahesh Narsaiya Yella to Mallesham Narsayya Yella as per Affidavit C-27022 I have changed my name from Vasantlal Shah to Vasant Shah as per Affidavit C-27023 I have changed my name from Vasant Kumar Shah to Vasant Shah as per Affidavit C-27024 I have changed my name from Amjad Ali to Amjad Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-27025 I have changed my name from Zohra Abdulla to Zohra Abdulla Hasmi as per Affidavit C-27026

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By Khushboo Panjabi

o introduce better transparency in its e-tendering system, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide each of its contractors with a ‘direct identification number’ which will allow the contractors to submit

bills directly on an online system, starting from November 1. The system will then be introduced to all the departments by the end of this year. The civic body has introduced the system to restrict the involvement of low-ranking civic officials with the contractors.

CR-GM asks IRCTC to consider students’ case on humane grounds By Vishnudas Sheshrao

entral Railway General Manger Brig S.K. Sood on Thursday requested his counterparts in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to consider on humanitarian grounds the case of the students whose tickets are seized by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) as these were booked by unauthorised agents through fraudulent means. Two weeks ago, seven citybased convent schools had

FRAUD TICKETS CASE booked railway tickets for 550 students for a trip to destinations like Goa, Mangalore, Ernakulam and few places in Gujarat. They had booked these tickets through some unauthorised agents who had used a fraudulent software that generated hundreds of PNRs in minutes. Officials identified the schools (Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsi School, Convent of Jesus and Mary School, Fort; Don Bosco High School Borivli; SM Shetty School, Borivli) and negligence was noted on account of the Principal or coordinator of the re-

spective school for the mess as they approached the unauthorised agents. Sood in his capacity as General Manger of Central Railway requested the IRCTC authorities to consider the case of school-going children on humanitarian grounds. A Central Railway official said, “The GM has justified that the students are a vulnerable group. They had already booked the dates with hotels, educational institutes and museums. It would lead to heavy losses for the students and mental trauma. Besides, students had no stake in it, the mistake was committed by the school authorities.” Railway authorities have thus instructed the school authorities to buy fresh waiting list tickets since the previous tickets are in the custody of the RPF and the matter is sub judice. Students will get authority to board the train with fresh waiting list tickets and they will get the berths previously reserved for them. Railway officials said that they will help the school to buy waiting list tickets. The IRCTC also gave a positive nod since the students are getting fresh tickets. The refund of the previous tickets will be given after the court order.

Three fall off local near Mumbra; one dead By Vishnudas Sheshrao

hree people on Thursday morning fell off running local trains at different locations between Mumbra and Kalwa stations on the central line of the suburban railway network in a span of two hours. One of the victims succumbed to injuries and two are still struggling in the hospital. Th first incident took place at 9.20 am at Kalwa station after which the victim was rushed to a local hospital. Police identified the victim as Mehashan Shaikh (25), a resident of Thane. He is currently admitted in Shivaji hospital, Thane. The doctor

said that he is stable and responding to treatment. The second incident was reported between Mumbra and Kalwa at 9.35am where a passenger identified as Khatirjama Abdul (22), a resident of Govandi, fell off a local train. Passengers and local police rushed him to Shivaji hospital and doctors say he is stable. In the third incident, a passenger fell down from a local train at 11.30 am between Mumbra and Kalwa. He was rushed to the civil hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead. The police identified the victim as Shivaji Waghmare (25), a resident of Thane.

“We will be providing individual login id's to the contractors through which they can generate their bills. It will help us to keep an eye on the work undertaken and the time in which it is completed,” said a senior civic official. “We will also restrict the

number of lower rank officials in this system.” At present there are 23 officials under the scanner for scams. The final investigation report is expected to be submitted to the commissioner by October 15. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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E-tendering scams The current e-tendering system was replaced by the previous Civil Works Contracts (CWC) in 2012 with the aim of curbing corruption. The CWC covered day-to-day repair works for roads and other issues carried out through corporators' funds. But alleging large-scale nexus, the corporators had demanded for a test auditor and vigilance officer’s (TAVO) report which found that civic engineers had manipulated the system to favour certain contractors. As reported in the ADC on September 24, the BMC has suspended nine engineers and blacklisted 40 companies in connection with the manipulation.

06 I have changed my name from Jamil to Jamil Hasmi as per Affidavit C-27027 I have changed my name from Raju S Saxena to Raju Suryaprakash Saxena as per Affidavit C-27028 I have changed my name from Roshda Bapa Miyan Kudai to Rushda Saquib Sendu as per Affidavit C-27029 I have changed my name from Idrisi Mahedi Hasan to Mehndi Hasan Idrisi as per Affidavit C-27030 I have changed my name from Rajesh Bhairavlal Halwai to Rajesh Bhairavlal Gupta as per Affidavit C-27031 I have changed my name from Shobha Kashiram Sawant to Anuja Ganesh Rane as per Affidavit C-27032 I have changed my name from Manisha Laxman Ghawale to Pradnya Mahesh Bait as per Affidavit C-27033 I have changed my name from Shetal Deepak Shah to Sheetal Deepak Shah as per Affidavit C-27034 I have changed my name from Laxmi Narayana Chinnaiah Deeti to Laxminarayan Chinnaiah Deeti as per Affidavit C-27035 I have changed my name from Isha Devi Nayak to Isha Rakesh Kumar Nayak as per Affidavit C-27036 I have changed my name from Prawinkumar Yadaw to Pravinkumar Yadav as per Affidavit C-27037 I have changed my name from Mr.Gopalakrishnan Devarajan to Mr. Gopalkrishnan Devarajan as per Deedpoll Affidavit No. LH 485526 C-27038 I have changed my name from Rajesh Nanu Tandel to Rajesh Nanu as per Affidavit C-27039 I have changed my name from Nanu Narayan Tandel to Nanu Narane as per Affidavit C-27040

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Navid Akhter Maqsood Alam Ansari to Navid Akhtar Maqsood Alam Ansari as per Affidavit C-27047 I have changed my name from Maqsood Alam Sakhawad Husen Ansari to Maqsood Alam Ansari as per Affidavit C-27048 I have changed my name from Bashir Saifullah Sahikh to Mohammad Bashir Saifullah Shaikh as per Affidavit C-27049 I have changed my name from Archanaben to Archana Krunal Desai as per Affidavit C-27050 I have changed my name from Sanjivkumar Chandrakant Sheth to Sanjiv Chandrakant Sheth as per Affidavit C-27051 I have changed my name from Dipaleeben Satishkumar Shah to Dipali Sanjiv Sheth as per Affidavit C-27052 I have changed my name from Dipaliben to Dipali Sanjiv Sheth as per Affidavit C-27053 I have changed my name from Mohd Salman to Salman Khalid Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from A Rajesham to Rajesham Mallaiah Adigoppula as per Affidavit C-27067 I have changed my name from Miss Alka Bhiku Shinde to Bhagyashree Baliram Jadhav as per Affidavit Date 9/10/2014 C-27068 I have changed my name from Sukesha Pitalla to Sukanya Devraj Borancha as per Affidavit C-27069 I have changed my name from Sareeta Rajeev Manjrekar to Sarita Rajeev Manjrekar as per Affidavit C-27070 I have changed my name from Sunilkumar Harbanslal to Sunil Harbanslal Oberai as per Affidavit C-27071 I have changed my name from Mohammed Danish Jamal Ahmed to Siddique Danish Jamal as per Affidavit C-27072

I have changed my name from Mohammed Khalid Suleman Sheikh to Khalid Suleman Shaikh as per Affidavit C-27055

I have changed my name from Mukadam Rehmat Bi Shaikh Dawood to Gangrekar Rehmat Ruknuddin as per Affidavit C-27074

I have changed my name from Sheikh Salman Khalid Naseem to Shaikh Salman Khalid Naseem as per Affidavit C-27056

I have changed my name from Dilshad Begam Shaikh Usman to Kazi Dilshad Sattar as per Affidavit C-27075

I have changed my name from Brinda Agarwalla to Brinda Shivkumar Agarwal as per Affidavit C-27057

I have changed my name from Pravin Kumar Mohanlal Kothari to Pravin Mohanlal Kothari as per Affidavit C-27076

I have changed my name from Banu to Banu Asgarali Sarkawala as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Kantilal Bhavanji Shah to Ketan Bhavanji Shah as per Affidavit C-27077

C-27058 I have changed my name from Santoshkumar Chandrikaprasad to Santoshkumar Chandrikaprasad Kurmi as per Affidavit C-27059

I have changed my name from Kamlesh Dhanjibhai Anavadia to Kamlesh Dhanji Patel as per Affidavit C-27042

I have changed my name from Imtayaj Ahmed Anwar to Imtiyaz Ahmed Khan as per Affidavit C-27061

I have changed my name from Dhanjibhai Nanjibhai Anavadia to Dhanji Nanjibhai Patel as per Affidavit C-27043

I have changed my name from Firoza Majid Kagzi to Firozabanu Abdul Majid Kagzi as per Affidavit C-27062

I have changed my name from Arifa Khatoon Ahmed Khan to Arifa Ahmed Khan as per Affidavit C-27046

I have changed my name from A Srinivas to Srinivas Rajesham Adigoppula as per Affidavit C-27066

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I have changed my name from Samshad Begum Amin Shaikh to Shamshad Amin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-27060

I have changed my name from Ramharash Rambaran Tiwari to Ramharsh Rambaran Tiwari as per Affidavit C-27045

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I have changed my name from Maknojiya Ashiya Mohamad Saed to Patel Aasiya Osama as per Affidavit C-27073

I have changed my name from Parvati Nanu Tandel to Parvati Ira as per Affidavit C-27041

I have changed my name from Deepak Ramharash Tiwari to Deepak Ramharsh Tiwari as per Affidavit C-27044

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I have changed my name from Firoza Majid to Firozabanu Abdul Majid Kagzi as per Affidavit C-27063 I have changed my name from Bitla Swamy Kistayya to Swami Kishtaiah Bitla as per Affidavit C-27064 I have changed my name from Bitla Kistayya to Kishtaiah Narsaiah Bitla as per Affidavit C-27065

I have changed my name from Ujawal Kumar Sanjay Kumar Singh to Ujawal Sanjay Singh as per Affidavit C-27078

I have changed my name from Harishkumar Bhanushali to Haresh Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-27085

I have changed my name from Naseembano Farhat Hussain to Naseem Bashir Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit Dt. 25-09-2014. C-27104

I have changed my name from Lilalvanti Bhanushali to Leena Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-27086

I have changed my name from Shabanaben Anvarbhai Vahora to Shabana Zakirhussain Vohra as per Affidavit Dt. 09-10-2014 C-27105

I have changed my name from Samira Ansari to Sameera Ansari as per Affidavit C-27087 I have changed my name from Priyakumari Jain to Priya Bhurmanji Jain as per Affidavit C-27088 I have changed my name from Bhuramal Jain to Bhurmanji Jain as per Affidavit C-27089 I have changed my name from Panditrao Vardekar to Pandit Vardekar as per Affidavit C-27090 I have changed my name from Vandana to Shraddha Mahadik as per Affidavit C-27091 I have changed my name from Mehdi Hussain to Mehdi Mohammad Hussain Haidari as per Affidavit C-27092 I have changed my name from Manikkumar Sanatan Bej to Manik Sanatan Bej as per Affidavit C-27093 We Pramod Kumar Sahu and Geetanjali Sahu have changed our minor sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Abhishek Kumar Sahu to Abhishek Sahu as per Affidavit Dated:4/10/2014 C-27094 I have changed my name from Erina Raymond Almeida to Florina Raymond Almeida as per Affidavit. C-27095 I have changed my name from Seeta Lachharam Choudhary to Seetadevi Lachharam Choudhary as per Affidavit. C-27096 I have changed my name from Suvarna Lawoo Ghagare to Vaibhavi Vishwanath Chavan as per Affidavit. C-27097

I have changed my name from Rekha Devi to Rekha Sanjay Singh as per Affidavit C-27079

I have changed my name from Quaid Shamim Nasikkar to Mohammed Quaid Shamim Ahmed Nasikkar as per Affidavit. C-27098

I have changed my name from Sanjay Kumar Singh to Sanjay Mirtunjay Narayan Singh as per Affidavit C-27080

I have changed my name from Jikriya A Rahiman Chaus to Jikriya Abdul Rahiman Chaus as per Affidavit C-27099

I have changed my name from Abhishek Kumar Singh to Abhishek Sanjay Singh as per Affidavit C-27081

I have changed my name from Mrs. Sumaiyya Khanam Mohd Saifuddin Ahmed Jawwad to Mrs. Sumaiya Mohammed Saifuddin Ahmed Jawwad as per Affidavit C-27100

I have changed my name from Prahlad Lallan Bharadwaj to Prahlad Lallan Rajbhar as per Affidavit C-27082 I have changed my name from Pawan Ashok Jain to Pawan Ashok Mehta as per Affidavit C-27083 I have changed my name from Himansu Harishkumar Bhanushali to Himanshu Haresh Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-27084

I have changed my name from Seema Bano Samdani Shaikh to Seema Rizwan Khan as per Affidavit C-27101

I have changed my name from Shaheena Mohd Hanif Darvesh to Sayna Mohd Hanif Darvesh as per Affidavit. C-27106 I have changed my name from Mr.Suheel Ahmed Abdullah to Mr.Suheel Ahmed Abdullah Khan as per Deedpool Affidavit C-27107 I have changed my name from Harish Pravinchand Jani to Haresh Jani as per Affidavit Dated: 9 Oct 2014 C-27108 I Mr. Shoyeb Sarif Khan have changed my name to Mr. Shoaib Sharif Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/10/14 C-27109 I Mr. Sarif Khan Bhure have changed my name to Mr. Sharif Bhure Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/10/14 C-27110 I Amina Nazaraili Momin have changed my name to Amina Nazarali Karovliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/10/14 C-27111 I Mr. Amin Hasanali Jaria have changed my name to Mr. Amin Hasan Jaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/10/14 C-27112 I Mr. Amir Aliji Mahesaniya have changed my name to Mr. Amirali Alijibhai Mahesaniya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/10/14 C-27113

We Mr. Ajay Sukdev Mandole & Mrs. Pratibha Ajay Mandole our son's printed in birth certificate from Abhishek Ajay Mandole to Ashutosha Ajay Mandole as per as Annexure-E Dated: 15/09/14 C-27121 We Mr. Safdarhussain Aliqasim Sayed & Naseem Safdarhussain Sayed Our son's printed in birth certificate from Zargaammehadi Rizvi to Alimendi Safdarhussain Sayed as per as Annexure-E Dated: 15/09/14 C-27122 We Mr. Safdarhussain Aliqasim Sayed & Mrs. Naseem Safdarhussain Sayed our son's printed in birth certificate from Ahmedali Safdarhussain Rizvi to Ahmedali Safdarhussain Sayed as per as Annexure-E Dated: 15/09/14 C-27123 We Mr. Safdarhussain Aliqasim Sayed & Mrs. Naseem Safdarhussain Sayed our daughter's printed in birth certificate From Sayyed Zainab Safdarhusain to Ummezehra Safdarhussain Sayed as per as Annexure-E Dated: 15/09/14 C-27124 We Mr. Chandrashekhar Dinkar Ghodke & Mrs. Sumangala Chandrashekhar Ghodke have changed our son's name from Varun Chandrashekhar Ghodake to Varun Chandrashekhar Ghodke as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-27125 We Mr. Chandrashekhar Dinkar Ghodke & Mrs. Sumangala Chandrashekhar Ghodke have changed our daughter's name from Madhura Chandrashekhar Ghodake to Madhura Chandrashekhar Ghodke as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-27126

I Sayed Safdarhussain Rizvi have changed my name to Safdarhussain Aliqasim Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27114

I Manikchand Nathamalram Kothari have changed my name to Maneklalnathamalram Kothari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27127

I Sayyed Safdarsayyyed Qasimhussin have changed my name to Safdarhussain Aliqasim Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27115

I Kalindi Ramchandra Bhaidkar have changed my name to Supriya Sureshchandra Naik as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/10/14 C-27128

I Naseembanu have changed my name to Naseem Safdarhussain Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27116

I Renu Nitin Rathod have changed my name to Kishori Nitin Rathod as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/10/14

I Naseembanu Rizvi have changed my name to Naseem Safdarhussain Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27117

I Rohit Manharsing Negi have changed my name to Rohit Manbar Singh Negi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27130

I Mrs. Manishaben Jaria have changed my name to Mrs. Manisha Amin Jaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27118

I have changed my name from Miss. Sudha Raghunath Gole to Mrs. Sandhya Shripad Gokhale as per Affidavit. C-27102

I Ajay Sukhdeo Mandole have changed my name to Ajay Sukdev Mandole as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27119

I have changed my name from Miss. Pramila Gopinath Bhalekar to Mrs. Kavita Kiran Shetye as per Affidavit. C-27103

I Meenadevi have changed my name to Meena Premchand Kanojia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 15/09/14 C-27120

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I Manharsing Ramzasing Negi have changed my name to Manbarsingh Ramzasing Negi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27131 I Rohit Manbar Negi have changed my name to Rohit Manbar Singh Negi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27132 I Vivek Harish Puralkar have changed my name to Vivek Harishchandra Puralkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27133

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Two witnesses testify in Salman hit-and-run case

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However, the statements of the duo appeared weak during cross examination By Santia Dudi

he high profile Salman Khan 2002 hit-and-run case witnessed another development on Thursday as two witnesses gave their statements in the packed courtroom of Sessions Judge D W Deshpande. The first witness, Kalpesh Verma, who was the parking assistant in the J W Marriot hotel told the court that on the night of the incident the actor along with his bodyguard and Kamaal Khan came to the Juhu hotel.

Salman Khan The witness informed the court that the actor also gave him a tip of Rs 500. On September 28, 2002, a Landcruiser ran over the pavement near a bakery in

Bandra, which resulted in the death of one pavement dweller and injury to four others. Allegedly Salman Khan was driving the vehicle. Khan is facing the charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. It attracts a 10-year prison term. While cross-examining, advocate Shrikant Shivade who is representing the actor asked the witness about the exact position where Kamaal Khan was seated in the vehicle. To this the witness said that Kamaal Khan was sitting in the backseat on the left side and also he was behind Salman Khan. Sivade informed the court that Kalpesh Verma was used as a subsidiary witness as Yogesh Kadam, who parked the actor's car in the hotel did

not give his statement. Also, Verma did not mention the 'in and out' time and other crucial details. On these grounds he should not be considered present at the place at that time, Sivade added. The second witness was Amin Sheikh, who used to work at the bakery at the time of the incident. He said that on that night he saw that a white vehicle had rammed into the pavement. He heard people saying 'Salman Khan bahaar aao (Salman Khan, come out)'. The witness said that he was not sure whether he saw the actor or not. The case was resumed after the missing statements of the witnesses and case diaries were traced. The case was adjourned till November 5.

Victim withdraws plea against cancellation of Paraskar’s bail Victim's new lawyer has withdrawn the application which was filed by her former counsel

took another twist on Thursday when the victim's new lawyer withdrew the application filed by her former lawyer Chitra Salunkhe. Salunkhe had filed an application on behalf of her client requesting the court to cancel the bail granted to Paraskar. She had accusing Paraskar of By Santia Dudi trying to bribe and threatening her to go slow on the case. he rape and molestation Advocate Rizwan Mercase filed against senior chant, who is representing police officer Sunil Paraskar Paraskar told ADC, “The case

is bogus. The police might end up filing a B-summary stating the same, in this case.” The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) was granted bail on August 12, 2014. In the last hearing, the victim's sister, on her behalf, requested the court to grant time as she wanted to replace advocate Chitra Salunkhe in the case. Public Prosecutor Kalpana Chavan told ADC, “I have

PoK man released without orders Gets interim relief; suspects conspiracy By Santia Dudi

he Sessions Court on Thursday granted Siraj Khan interim protection till October 14. Siraj, who is accused of violating the Foreigners Act for not having valid documents to stay in India, is married to an Indian woman and has three children. The man from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) who came to India when he was 10 years old was released by the RAK Marg police without release orders on October 3. In his final arguments, defence advocate Yusuf Khan informed the court that Siraj, who was granted a bail in 2009, has never violated any condition of the bail. “The RAK Marg police purposely

released him without release orders so they could frame a false case against Siraj, which they did on the very next day by announcing that he was absconding,” said Khan. “There is no need of custodial interrogation as he will cooperate with the investigation.” After producing an affidavit mentioning the High Court's (HC) order asking Siraj to be present at the RAK Marg police station every morning between 7 am to 8 am from October 10, Khan assured the court that Siraj will abide by the HC's order. Earlier on Wednesday, the Sessions Court Judge, U B Shukla said that the court doesn't want to pass a conflicting order which is why a copy of the HC's order or an affidavit has to be produced. On the grounds of the affidavit filed by Siraj Khan, interim protection was granted to him.

tried my level best; withdrawing the application was the victim's decision. And since advocate Salunkhe had filed the application of cancellation of Paraskar's bail on the victim's behalf, the victim has the right to withdraw it.” A 26-year-old city based model accused DIG Sunil Paraskar of rape and molestation, on July 24, 2014. The alleged incidents took place on December 1 and 7, 2013.

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Vakola police nab member of ‘bol bachchan’ gang By Zuber Ansari

n alert patrolling team of Vakola police has managed to nab a 35-yearold member of the 'bol bachchan' gang known for cheating people by having random conversations with them. The gang has more than 100 cheating cases registered against them at various police stations across the city. The accused, Kiran Ramanilal Shah, a resident of Ghatkopar along with his absconding colleague Nazir Sheikh were caught by two Police Sub Inspectors (PSI) of Vakola Police station while the accused were trying to cheat a 23-year-old youth at Vakola. On Wednesday evening, the accused in Vakola approached victim Jitendra Patil, a resident of Virar. They blamed Patil for molesting their sister. They claimed that their sister had said the person who misbehaved with her had a mobile phone and wore a gold chain with a 'Ganpati' locket. The accused, under the pretext of verifying these

Kiran R. Shah, the accused. facts, examined Patil's mobile phone and later asked him to give them his chain to check the 'Ganpati' locket. However, while Patil was giving his gold chain to them, on-duty police patrolling passed near by and the accused began to run. The police managed to catch Kiran Shah but Nazir Sheikh managed to flee. Sources fromVakola Police station said that PSI Sanjay Pawar and PSI Sanjay Paandre had done an outstanding job of nabbing one wanted accused.

WOMAN RAPED IN HOTEL ROOM UNDER PRETEXT OF JOB By Suresh Golani

leuths of the Navghar police in Bhayandar are on the lookout for a 27-year-old man who raped a 28-yearold woman inside a hotel room after luring her under the pretext of a job interview on Wednesday. According to the police, a complaint was registered at the Navghar police station by the woman stating that a person identified as Datta Ambadas Waghmare (27) raped her inside the room of a hotel in the Indralok area of Bhayandar (E) on Wednesday evening. Initial investiga-

tions into the case revealed that the woman met Waghmare, around two months ago through a common contact. Waghmare befriended the woman by promising his help in getting her a job as a Home Guard. However, under the pretext of a job interview, Waghmare escorted her to a hotel room where he allegedly raped her. “A resident of Vile-Parle, the accused has gone into hiding after committing the crime. We have booked him under section 376 of the IPC and will arrest him soon,” confirmed Senior Police Inspector Abhay Kurundkar.

By Suresh Golani

25-year-old housewife from Bhayandar mustered courage to get her hubby behind bars for capturing their intimate bed scenes on the webcam of his laptop. The police arrested the man on the basis of a complaint filed by his wife alleging that the video was shot without her knowledge and that it had breached her privacy. According to the police, the accused has been identified as Raj Kesarparsad Gaud (27), a resident of Geeta Nagar in Bhayandar (East). In her complaint to the police, the woman stated that she got the shock of her life after stumbling upon some footage stored in her husband’s personal laptop showing their intimate bed scenes apparently shot on the webcam of the gadget. Following the complaint, the police immediately seized the laptop and arrested Gaud. Investigations revealed that after a brief courtship, the couple entered into a registered marriage a few months ago. However, it has been revealed that Gaud not only got involved in filming intimate acts, but also dumped his wife to marry another woman, police said.

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Modi slams Oppn for politicising 5 Indo-Pak border firing issue

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By Prashant Hamine

earing into the opposition for politicising firing by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that our jawans with their finger on the trigger will give a befitting reply to Pakistan and that the prime minister will not have to indulge in slogan shouting. Addressing a rally at Somaiya college ground in north-east Mumbai, he urged Mumbaikars to vote for a full majority government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) so that they can hold the gov- PM Narendra Modi is garlanded at an election campaign rally in Ghatkopar on Thursday. ernment accountable. He reminded the people ferring to coalition government with a landslide mar- Swaraj”, now the time has that on October 15 they have ments, he said that there was gin. He said that during the come to give a call for “Sama golden opportunity to wash no point in electing lame country's freedom struggle purna Bahumat (Full Majorthe sins of the previous Con- duck governments and urged Mahatma Gandhi gave the ity)”. He added that 15 years gress-NCP government. Re- the people to vote a govern- clarion call of “Sampurna have been wasted of Mumbai

BJP to modify TV ad after its parody on social media By Prashant Hamine

ust days after launching its election campaign advertisement – 'Are Kuthe Neun Thevlay Maharashtra Maaza' – on electronic media and social media, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to change its

This poll drive ad of the BJP ('Are Kuthe Neun Thevlay Maharashtra Maaza') will be modified and relaunched shortly. style and theme of its election campaign. The rethink according to sources has been necessitated after the advertisement which dwelt on the misrule of the Congress-NCP regime became a subject of parody on social media platforms. Sources disclosed that the advertisement will be modified in its style and theme and relaunched

again shortly. The BJP had launched the advertisement which focused on themes like water supply, unemployment, farmers suicides, corruption and other issues. The advertisement had been devised by noted adman Piyush Pandey. His earlier advertisement campaign for the BJP during the May 2014 Lok Sabha campaign of 'Aache Din Aanewale Hain' had become the talk of the town, though it too was parodied on the social media. However, a section of the party feels that modifying the advertisement campaign now could send a wrong signal. Some partymen felt that the advertisement campaign appeared more negative in content. Hence the new advertisement campaign will now focus on the positive election campaign. Moreover, the rethink has been necessitated as the BJP has become the target of attacks from its political rivals after it split its alliance with the Shiv Sena. The party now has barely three days in which it has to relaunch the advertisement campaign. As per the election schedule, campaigning will end on the evening of October 13, 48 hours before the poll day on October 15.

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Says stop political blame game; don't discourage soldiers fighting on the border

and Maharashtra during the Congress-NCP rule. Lashing out at Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar, he questioned the sudden love for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the time of elections. He wanted to know as to why the Congress-NCP led government could not construct the grand memorials for Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Mumbai. He said that he wanted to bring water and sewage treatment plants on public partnership mode in Mumbai and give fillip to tourism sector and create jobs for youth. Modi stated that Mumbai does figure in his scheme of developing 500 cities in the country into smart cities. The prime minister wanted to know as to why Mumbai could not be-

come the financial capital of the world and added that he wanted to make the city the 'skill capital' of the country. Earlier, addressing an election rally at Baramati he added that elections may come and go, governments may come and go, but one must not politicise such issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the opposition not to use words that will discourage the soldiers fighting on the border. He further added that this was not the time for political blame game. The prime minister stated that the country never tried to politicise 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. He added that the country has responded with courage to the ceasefire violations. prashant.hamine@afternoondc.in

Sonia makes heated speech By A Special Correspondent

n her first meeting in the state to campaign for the Assembly elections, Congress president Sonia Gandhi made a scathing attack on the BJP. She appealed to voters in the state not to be swayed by the party which spreads hatred in society. The Congress president also said BJP and Shiv Sena might have parted ways prior to the election but in reality they are one and they will join hands for power. Sonia Gandhi was addressing a rally at Kolhapur yesterday. She said, “The real aim of the BJP is to spread hatred in society. Opportunist parties like BJP and Shiv Sena can do anything for power. They may look separate but in reality they are one. The Narendra Modi government is carrying forward schemes of the erstwhile UPA government despite the BJP having ridiculed them earlier. They ridiculed schemes of the Congress government but now are going ahead with the same schemes.” Attacking Modi over his claim about the 'Gujarat model of development', she said, “Our opponents say they will take Maharashtra ahead of Gujarat. In almost

Congress President Sonia Gandhi waves to her supporters during an election rally in Kolhapur on Thursday. all sectors, Maharashtra is ahead of Gujarat. When the polls come, BJP say big things but the reality is different. During the Lok Sabha polls, they made tall promises. What happened to their promise of reducing inflation in 100 days? What happened?” The Congress president also questioned the Modi government over its handling of the escalating cease-

fire violations by Pakistan which have resulted in civilian casualties notwithstanding the government's claim that it was responding titfor-tat to the aggression. “They had spoken of giving a befitting reply to Pakistan. What happened?” she asked. Sonia Gandhi also slammed Modi for invoking the Maratha king Shivaji at his election rallies. “They invoke Shivaji Maharaj during

the elections but when our government planned a grand statue of Shivaji in the Arabian Sea, they opposed it,” she pointed out. “Maharashtra had progressed under the Congress which fought for women, farmers and the backward classes. We made laws to empower them. In future too, we are committed to progress for all,” she clarified.

Uddhav invited Raj to become an ally

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By Prashant Hamine

n a sensational disclosure yesterday Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray claimed that his estranged cousin Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had called him and talked to him about forming an alliance. Speaking to a television news channel yesterday the MNS president said that soon after the SenaBJP alliance broke on September 26, the Sena president had called him to narrate how he had been betrayed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership. This claim has once again set the rumour mills in motion about a possible post-poll alliance between the two parties. Reacting to the development, senior Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut remarked that the stance taken by the MNS president was in the interest of the state. He added that for the betterment

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray and self-respect of the state, all likeminded parties need to come together. Raut however added that the issue will be discussed after the elections are over. It may be recalled that Uddhav Thackeray had even sent his son Aditya to meet the MNS president at the latter's Krishna Kunj residence. The MNS president in his televised interview said, “Uddhav did call me and talked to me on the alliance. Let us talk

on the polls.” Raj Thackeray stated that Uddhav Thackeray had listed three issues – that the two parties should not attack each other during their election campaign, on fielding candidates and about a post-poll alliance. He added that Balasaheb Dangat had told him (Raj) that Uddhav wanted to talk to him. After the initial talk, the MNS president said that he had deputed his party MLAs Bala Nandgaonkar and Nitin Sardesai to hold talks with the Sena. The Sena too had deputed its Rajya Sabha MP Anil Desai and another leader to hold talks. But after that, repeated calls went unanswered and they decided to give up on the alliance talks. Raj Thackeray further stated that as the selected candidates made a beeline for his party office to seek party tickets, and with barely a day left to file nomination papers, he asked Bala Nandgaonkar to issue the AB forms to the candidates.

Ram Kadam granted interim bail FIR for cheating and misuse of religious place for poll campaign was filed against him on October 6 By Santia Dudi

haratiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the coming Assembly polls and ex-MNS MLA Ram Kadam was granted interim bail on Thursday in the courtroom of Sessions Judge P D Ambekar. Advocate Vinod Chate, who is representing Kadam, while making the submission said, “The FIR filed against Ram Kadam is false and frivilious. There is no question of cheating as all the required permissions and NOCs were obtained and the same was granted by BMC and the election commission.” He further added, “Other political parties are behind this, intending to malign the image of Ram Kadam, as he is doing

good work in Ghatkopar. Some anti-social elements and BMC officers along with an opposite party candidate have filed this false FIR.” Chate also mentioned that the Ram Kadam section 420 is not applicable as there has been no cheating. He also said that custodial interrogation in this case is not required and completed his submission requesting for interim bail. Kadam was arrested with two of his

party workers by Ghatkopar police on October 6. Kadam was accused of using a religious place for political purpose. The BJP candidate had set up a pandal outside the temple and used it for campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections. He was charged under cheating and common intent under the Indian Penal Code, in addition to sections 3 (misuse of religious place) and 7 (punishment for misuse) of the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act. Along with section 123 (3) of Representation of the People Act, which specifically means the appeal by a candidate to vote or refrain from voting for any any person on the ground of his or her religion.

Mira-Bhayandar Assembly seat: Religion politics takes centre-stage Fight between NCP and BJP in four-corner battle

By Suresh Golani

ith both the alliances snapping their ties at the eleventh hour, the strength of all four major political parties including the NCP, Congress, BJP and Shiv Sena, has considerably reduced in the Mira-Bhayandar Assembly segment. This has apparently prompted candidates to rely largely on caste, community and religion cards in the run up to the Assembly polls scheduled on October 15. Although this Assembly seat is headed towards a multi-pronged battle, the main fight is among sitting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) legislator Gilbert Mendonca, BJP’s Narendra Mehta and Yakub Qureshi (Congress). On the other hand, Shiv Sena’s Prabhakar Mhatre is yet to gather steam in his campaign. Political observers believe that in the 2009 polls, it was the presence of the MNS candidate which

Gilbert Mendonca (NCP), Narendra Mehta (BJP) engineered an evident split in the saffron alliance votes paving a virtual cakewalk for Mendonca who trounced his BJP rival by a margin of 10,604 votes. While Mendonca garnered 62,013, Mehta stood second with 51,409, followed by 27,220 votes pocketed by MNS candidate Chandrakant Vaity. With an addition of 40,000 new voters, the total electoral strength of the Mira Bhayandar Assembly segment currently stands at

3.64 lakh. Irrespective of his party status, Mendonca has not only managed to establish his supremacy on the local selfgoverning body since the gram panchayat regime, but has also maintained a strong clout over this constituency which is a perfect blend of urban, rural and coastal areas. Even as the break-up of both the alliances has turned the battle into an unpredictable one, the electoral arithmetic of the BJP has gone for a toss as it was largely relying on the combined saffron strength on the virtue of its ties with the Shiv Sena. On the other hand, the local NCP and Congress leadership have always been at loggerheads not missing a single opportunity to spew venom against each other. Moreover by fielding Mendonca’s bête noire Yakub Qureshi, the Congress party has exposed its intent of extracting revenge for the humiliation by the local NCP leadership.

Total Candidates – 15 Raiees Lashkaria Ameet Satam

Andheri (W)

Voters 3,07,289

165

Ashok B Jadhav

May 2014 Lok Sabha Election Alpana Painter Gajanan Kirtikar (Shiv Sena) Lead Margin Jaywant Parab 23,277 votes 2009 Assembly result: Ashok B Jadhav (Congress) defeated Vishnu Korgaonkar (Shiv Sena) by margin 32,158 votes.

Total Candidates – 12 Sandeep Dalvi Sunil L Yadav

Ramesh Latke Suresh Shetty

Akhilesh Singh

Andheri (E) 166

Voters 2,84,036

May 2014 Lok Sabha Election Gajanan Kirtikar (Shiv Sena) – Lead Margin 23,277 votes

2009 Assembly result: Suresh Shetty (Congress) defeated Ramesh Latke (Shiv Sena) by margin 5,153 votes..

Total Candidates – 12 Yogesh Indulkar Krishna Hegde Parag Alvani

Suhas N Shinde

Shashikant Patkar

Vile Parle 167

Voters 2,83,717

May 2014 Lok Sabha Election Poonam Mahajan (BJP) Lead Margin 167 Vile Parle 78,947 votes

2009 Assembly result: Krishna Hegde (Congress) defeated Vinayak Raut (Shiv Sena) by margin 1,704 votes.

Total Candidates – 14 Ishwar Tayade

Khan Mhd Arif Nil

Santosh R Singh Sharad Pawar

Chandivali 168

Voters 4,13,490

May 2014 – Lok Sabha Election Poonam Mahajan (BJP) Lead Margin Chandivali 31,933 votes

2009 Assembly result: Khan Mhd Arif (Naseem) (Congress) defeated Dilip Lande (MNS) by margin – 33,715 votes. Total Candidates – 17 Dilip Lande

Deepak P Pawar Ram Kadam Sudhir More

Harun Y Khan

Ghatkopar (W) 169

Voters 3,00,036

May 2014 Lok Sabha Election Kirit Somaiya (BJP) Lead Margin 65,043 votes

2009 Assembly result: Ram Kadam (MNS) defeated Poonam Mahajan (BJP) by margin 26,228 votes Total Candidates – 15 Rakhi Jadhav

Ghatkopar (E) 170

Prakash Mehta

Voters 2,46,297

Shashank Rao

Kirit Somaiya (BJP) – Lead Margin Ghatkopar East 72,514 votes

Satish Narkar

Jagdish Chaudhari

2009 Assembly result: Prakash Mehta (BJP) defeated – Virendra Bakshi (BJP) by margin 10,415 votes.

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trong allegations, exchange of angry words are being made by the leaders of four political parties who are in the Maharashtra poll fray. The Congress is training its guns mainly on the BJP. Rahul Gandhi has come from Delhi to campaign for his party. His attacks are mainly against the BJP. While the leader takes on the BJP, other Congress leaders are tearing into the NCP which was their ally in the DF government. Both the Congress and the NCP are bringing forth allegations which they had hidden and not made public while in power. The NCP is going all out for its former ally. It minces no words: it becomes clear now that while in power, there was no love lost between the two parties. They had no go but to put up with their ally due to “power compulsions”. Both the Congress and the NCP leaders are also attacking the Shiv Sena. The Shiv Sena itself is campaigning against the Congress and the NCP, but also against its former ally — the BJP. Its chief Uddhav Thackeray is not even sparing Narendra Modi: He says the BJP has backstabbed him. The BJP accuses the Congress and the NCP of corruption and disproportionate assets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing rallies in Maharashtra has said that out of respect for Balasaheb Thackeray, he would not criticise the Shiv Sena. It all boils down to this. There could be a hung house and the chances are if they can muster the numbers, the old allies will come together again and form the government.

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O China's President Xi Jinping has returned home after signing several significant pacts of considerable importance. What has the Indian media got to say about the visit in all its variety? Let us start with The New Indian Express (Sept. 18). It said that despite the inking of those pacts "trust deficit continues to plague India-China relations. Hours before President Xi arrived in India there were signs of aggressive gestures from Beijing. China expressed its displeasure over the India-Vietnam offshore oil exploration agreement. And, said the paper, about the same time there was a standoff in Dechok area of Ladakh with Chinese nomads pitching tents inside Indian territory with the help of the Chinese army. Said the paper: "The Modi government should clear that improvements with China will depend on how quickly China stops provocations on the border and dumping goods in India". It added: "The relationship should be based on equality and reciprocity... Our trade deficit is growing and China must give Indian companies a better access to its market. China and India can be powerful force to counter American influence in Asia".

Border troubles The Economic Times (Sept. 20) took another view of border troubles. It said "disputes about India-China border are fundamentally meaningless". Those borders, said the paper were drawn up in a hurry when the British left India. And to that it added: "Today both India and China are sovereign states with ambitions of becoming super powers in their own right. To get there we must recognise that our present borders are not sacrosanct but drawn up by a colonial power... This government should aim to finish the task without acrimony. Minus the passion that television anchors bring to bear on barren wasteland, the border is the least of our problems". The DNA (Sept. 19) also was thinking out of the box. Recounting all the positive elements exhibited in signing several agreements, the paper said Xi brings in the quiet efficiency of a CEO while Modi plays the role of a charismatic and popular leader. "Despite the differences in their profile" said the paper "both Modi and Xi are propelling the two countries towards greater economic activity and cooperation. It would be wrong, then, to see the Modi-Xi encounter through political lens and count the brownie points that Modi scored in raising the border issue. China is viewing India more seriously than ever. And it would be naive to believe that China is keen to tear India away from either Japan or the US." The Times of India (Sept. 19) took a positive approach too, noting that "both sides didn't

HEN the Buddha gave his first sermon in the Deer Park, he began the 'Turning of the Dharma Wheel'. He chose the beautiful symbol of the wheel with its eight spokes to represent the Noble Eightfold Path. The Buddha's teaching goes round and round like a great wheel that never stops, leading to the central point of the wheel, the only point which is fixed, Nirvana. The eight spokes on the wheel represent the eight parts of the Noble Eightfold Path. Just as every spoke is needed for the wheel to keep turning, we need to follow each step of the path. 1. Right View: The right way to think about life is to see the world through the eyes of the Buddha--with wisdom and compassion. 2. Right Thought: We are what we think. Clear and kind thoughts build good, strong

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allow irritants to dampen enhanced economic cooperation" and signed "a plethora of bilateral agreements" which will serve to build mutual confidence. "New Delhi" said the paper, "needs Chinese investments to mitigate its huge trade deficit with Beijing". Besides, the paper added "the more investment China puts in India's economic growth, the less likely that it will resort to aggressive tactics. New Delhi should continue to pursue economic and cultural ties with Beijing". In conclusion, the paper said: "While it (India) must make all-out efforts to settle the border dispute, it must also be prepared to resist any Chinese blandishments that are in-

MEDIAWATCH M.V. Kamath tended to muscle it out of Southeast Asia". In a separate editorial (Sept. 22) the paper said that on the border issue "it is clear that Beijing wishes to keep New Delhi unsettled". Said the paper: "It is not at all in a hurry to play dentist and relieve New Delhi's toothache... At present the Chinese economy is not only four to five times bigger than the Indian economy, it is also growing faster than ours. India is but a vanishing speck in China's rear-view mirror. To induce greater Chinese respect for Indian sensitivities, Modi must reverse this. Like charity, foreign policy success begins at home". Deccan Herald (Sept. 18) noted that President Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Vietnam has "ruffled feathers in China" and could cast a shadow on President Xi's trip to India. This, said the paper need not be the case if China would do a bit of introspection about its own activity in the region. It said: "it is after all engaged in massive infrastructure building in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). In the circumstances, its objections to India's oil exploration with Vietnam in waters Beijing lays claim too seems rather hypocritical. Allowing India's friendship with Vietnam to impinge negatively on its relations with Delhi would therefore reflect China's double-standards, immaturity, even lack of confidence. Likewise, said the paper, India must not be rattled by Xi's visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Noble Eightfold Path characters. 3. Right Speech: By speaking kind and helpful words, we are respected and trusted by everyone. 4. Right Conduct: No matter what we say, others know us from the way we behave.

MATTER & SPIRIT Before we criticize others, we should first see what we do ourselves. 5. Right Livelihood: This means choosing a job that does not hurt others. The Buddha said, "Do not earn your living by harming others. Do not seek happiness by making

China's influence in India's neigbourhood is mounting but to counter this, India must build stronger bonds with its neighbours..."

Foreign investments The Hindustan Times (Sept. 19) spoke about how foreign investments will materialise only if state governments overhaul regulatory practice. Mr. Modi, said the paper, "has to ensure that state governments, including those ruled by opposition parties buy into his vision of investment-led growth. It said: "Vested interests of all hues who will stand to lose control over their fiefs -- including local satraps, environmentalists, social activists and trade unions -- will find reasons to thwart his plans of making India an easier place to do business in. But the prime minister must take the bull by the horns and push hard to sell his vision to the states. Only then can promised investments, general jobs, prosperity and attract even more investments". The Asian Age (Sept. 20) felt it would be wise on India's part to be more accommodative on the boundary issue. India, it said "could also politically gear itself for a give-and-take of territory to straighten out the Line of Actual Control to mutual satisfaction. If other neighbours of China have sorted out demarcation difficulties "that were left over from history' with China, why, asked the paper "should India table a separate category?" The official pledge of US $4 billion a year for five years for infrastructure and manufacturing in India may not be a huge sum, but, said the paper India "should go for it", even while making sure that India is not denied investments in China and its trade imbalance with the northern neighbour "is righted".

Kamath was a bright, clean journalist Mr. Madhav Vittal Kamath, 93, wrote this article just a few days before his death. Kamath was a bright, clean journalist. He had a successful career in journalism — as editor, foreign correspondent and a political writer. He wrote for ADC every week after his retirement. He worked as a correspondent in Washington and also in other national capitals. He had the courage of his conviction: His belief in democracy was total. When former PM Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency, he protested. He kept writing to the very end. He lived in Manipal after he retired. May his soul rest in peace. — A.R. Kanangi

others unhappy." 6. Right Effort: A worthwhile life means doing our best at all times and having good will toward others. This also means not wasting effort on things that harm ourselves and others. 7. Right Mindfulness: This means being aware of our thoughts, words, and deeds. 8. Right Concentration: Focus on one thought or object at a time. By doing this, we can be quiet and attain true peace of mind. Following the Noble Eightfold Path can be compared to cultivating a garden, but in Buddhism one cultivates one's wisdom. The mind is the ground and thoughts are seeds. Deeds are ways one cares for the garden. Our faults are weeds. Pulling them out is like weeding a garden. The harvest is real and lasting happiness.

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THE Karnataka court rejecting J Jayalalithaa's bail is landmark in a country where corruption has become routine. Jayalalithaa is the first sitting CM to be convicted and this itself is a signal that power cannot protect forever. It is infuriating for us as tax payers that government officials and employees, already paid to do their jobs, demand additional under-the table payments. The alternative for us is an endless wait and repeated trips to the office in question. Jayalalithaa's case, of course, is an example of money-gathering at the highest level. The few hundreds that the average citizens see crossing palms can't hold a candle to the Rs 66 crore in this case. The chief obstacle for petitioners is that cases take inordinately long to be settled, and this sometimes deters people from seeking justice at all. Hopefully though, Justice Johan D'Cunha's judgement will encourage more courts to decide fearlessly in cases of corruption. — Bhagwan Thadani, Pune

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CONSEQUENCE CONTROL: It is time the Centre takes notice of what is going on in Tamil Nadu as a consequence of the landmark judgement by the Karnataka court and does something before the matter gets out of hand. digit scores in our innings with Virat Kohli, as expected, falling for 2. His mind is clearly not in the game and it will be good for him and his team if he continues with his TV commercials. Mohit Sharma gave away 61 runs in 9 overs and did not take any wicket. It is intriguing why he was preferred to Umesh Yadav. And as for the brilliant Fletcher as said by Ravi Shastri, a lot has already been said about him by many. He is totally dumb and dull and nothing registers on his face, particularly the team's loss. He is clearly a misfit as a coach.

Discrimination in KBC After watching all the episodes of the KBC during the past three years, I have come to the following conclusion: only those unfortunate souls from villages, who are undergoing severe financial crunch, facing serious health problems, heavily laden with debt or encountering family discord, can hope to compete for and hit the coveted hot seat. Other normal beings, though eligible, are strictly kept out of consideration. The organisers should at least write this in their terms and condition as the only eligibility criterion so that those who do not fall in these categories would not take the trouble of registering for the show. Also though subscribers of BSNL landline phones are allowed to register, their counterparts from MTNL are barred from doing so. This is a clear cut case of discrimination. — Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

India’s loss to Windies FOR Dhoni's men, the writing was on the wall the minute the Windies were allowed to score as many as 321 runs with an unbeaten century by Samuels and good scores by three others and the 'extras' contributing 30 runs through 17 wides. In contrast there were six single-

QUOTE: Really I am just another actor who loves work and this thing about age only exists in the media. — Amitabh Bachchan

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THE Karnataka HC has rejected Jayalalithaa's bail petition. Even though Bhavani Singh, the government lawyer, did not oppose bail and mentioned conditional bail, the judge rejected the bail petition. Heavens would not have fallen if Jayalalithaa had been released on bail. The Karnataka HC should take total responsibility for any consequences in Tamil Nadu. It is time someone from the Centre took notice and does something before the matter goes out of hand. The AIADMK should also accept realities and accept that Jayalalithaa has to come out only through a legal process and no amount of dharnas, protests and other form of support will do. They should desist from all forms of protest to avoid inconveniences to the public. The learned judge chose to act as per his whims rather than focussing on the legal aspects involved. I hear now that the Supreme Court will be approached which is the correct action. — Jayanthi S Maniam, Sion

politicians. What is however a matter of concern, is that the number of black sheep in the police force is a lot more than what it is in other professions. The police in India — Bikram Banerjea, via email have gained a very bad name on account of their rude, selfish and uncouth behaviour on various occasions. And the worst thing is AFTER unstopped cease fire viola- that our corrupt judicial system tions by Pakistan on all the borders supports them. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili of India’s Jammu and Kashmir, since more than ten days, US president Barack Obama has only advised Pakistan to stop such viAFTER the high drama of disolation and talk to India LETTER OF THE DAY counted prices announced by Flipand solve the problems. Why can’t he destroy all the terror- kart, consumers were eager to place ists’ hideouts, camps, arms, ammunition in Pakistan as well as in PoK? If he can have airstrikes on the ISIS in Syria and the Taliban and ALQaeda on the Pak-Afghan border, why not in Pakistan? Is the Obama administration interested solely in the rural and urban muscular markets of India for all its products, especially its war products and services? crackers. It is extremely agonising to observe how these revellers burn money by creating serious health problems for others in the name of celebration.

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IN light of Pakistan's incessant firing on Indian posts, I would like to imagine a hypothetical situation like this: Had the Jewish state of Israel found itself in the same position as faced by present day India, then what would have happened? First, Pakistan's atom bomb manufacturing installations at Kahuta — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali and Chashmashahi would have met the same fate as that of Iraq’s Osirac nuclear reactor. Second, the theocratic army of barbarians would have been kept busy counting the IN keeping with their perennial polnumber of their soldiers killed dur- icy of spewing anti-America venom, the Reds have cautioned Modi ing the Israeli counterattack. —Arun Malankar, Santacruz against entering into any sort of alliance with the imperialistic (?) country. However they did not find anything objectionable in the variAPROPOS 'Diwali - festival of noise' ous types of understandings reached (ADC, Oct 8), I cannot agree more between India and our giant neighwith the ADC diarist on this vital bour during the recent visit to India piece. In addition to the rising air by the Chinese president. And if topollution, this city undergoes morrow Putin or Medvedev invite hugely sickening noise pollution Modi to visit Russia, one can rest aswith the onset of the festivals. In fact sured, that nothing will be heard the Diwali festival means it should from the ganashakti mandarins. be celebrated by illuminating the These comrades are protesting premises with diyas and not by against USA's policies in the Middle playing with ear drum breaking ob- Eastern region, but remain tightnoxious crackers. During this festi- lipped about the continued Chinese val many senior citizens, children occupation of Indian territory for the especially, suffer from serious and last 52 years. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz irrecoverable ear damage. We need to stringently exercise discipline to contain the noise in order to celebrate with sobriety for an overall pleasant experience. In almost IN India, policemen misuse their every society on Diwali day, a kind powers and take the law into their of competition takes place in re- own hands just because they are spect to the number and effect of supported by thugs and corrupt

orders for their choicest items. But somehow the system crashed and created chaos among buyers. When some of the solicitors of online booking went on a booking spree there was disparity in the rates, therefore people backed out and booked their items through other sites. The e-retailer begged pardon for the collapse on the billion dollar sale they had announced. Anyway the deal dampened the spirits of customers, who failed to log in and others were disappointed because they could not book their desired products. Later Flipkart admitted that the company was not prepared for the mega rush that flocked in and has now sent an apology email to several customers who failed to book their products and conceded the lapse on their part. Flipkart became flopkart on their billion dollar sale day. — Abhisheck Ramaswamy, Sion

THE 'Big Billion Day' sale was a big gimmick to fool customers. These people are into business, not charity. Is it really possible to sell products at Re 1 or at a 90 per cent discount to its cost price? Most products had the 'sold out' tag and many people either failed to log in or complete their transactions. These are marketing gimmicks and such cheap products at 10 per cent the cost could also be substandard, with expired items sold at the price of scrap. I wonder how they manipulate excise duty as some goods offered in the online sale do not cover excise duty amount as well. This is not the way these people should be treating their loyal clientele. Government should order an enquiry into the whole episode so that business ethics are not compromised and people are not fooled in the name of heavy discounts. — S N Kabra, Goregaon

Bachchan turns 72 years

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GOLDEN YEARS: Amitabh Bachchan may be turning 72 years old but he hasn't lost the charm, voice and daunting presence of his younger days. BOLLYWOOD’S iconic celebrity turns 72 years tomorrow. The legendary actor went to Bollywood armed with a letter from Indira Gandhi and was lucky to get a break in the K A Abbas film 'Saat Hindustani'. But since his first films did not fare well he decided to go back to Kolkata where he was employed as a medical representative. Veteran character actor Pran who had a role in Prakash Mehra's 'Zanjeer' put in a word to

him about Amitabh Bachchan in 1973. The film released to blockbuster success and Mehra signed Amitabh for more films and gave him the title 'Angry Young Man'. Son of poet Dr Harivanshrai Bachchan, Amitabh is gifted with a golden voice that is his asset plus his height. He has his own inevitable style of dialogue delivery and he is an actor for the masses, the front benchers. — K V Raman, Malad

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I Mr. Vinal Raguraj S/O G. Parthasarathy Raja have changed my name to Mr. Vinal Parthasarathy Raja as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27176

I Adish Mahesh Kakkad have changed my name to Adhish Mahesh Kakkad as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27160

I Zahir Ahmed Sagir Ahmed Khan have changed my name to Zaheer Sagir Ahmed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27143

I Mr. Balbeer Singh Harbans Singh have changed my name to Mr. Balbir Singh Harbans Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27177

I Maheshkumar Kakkad have changed my name to Mahesh Kakkad as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27161

I Ahmad Shahanabanu Mustkin have changed my name to Shahana Mustaqim Ahmed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27144

I Mrs. Amarjit / Amarjeet have changed my name to Mrs. Amarjeet Kaur as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27178

I Pinakin Keshavlal Shastri have changed my name to Pinakiprasad Keshavlal Shastri as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27162

I Miss. Harshidaben Kanaiyalal Bhojak have changed my name to Mrs. Harshida Hemal Vyas as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27179

I Mududi Shrinivasamurthy Shrikan have changed my name to Shrikanth Mududi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27163

I Mrs. Zubeda Ibrahim have changed my name to Mrs. Zubeda Ebrahim Kasmani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Mr. Narendra Mathuradas Thakkar have changed my name to Mr. Narendra Mathuradas Thakker as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27164

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I Ahmad Mustkin & Ahmed Mustkin have changed my name to Mustaqim Ahmed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27145 I Nannudas Laxmandas Vaishnav & Narendra Kumar Vaishnav have changed my name to Nainudas Laxmandas Vaishnav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27146 I Bimla Nannudas Vaishnav & Vimala Narendra Kumar Vaishnav have changed my name to Vimaladevi Nainudas Vaishnav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27147 I Priyankshi Jayesh Sanghvi have changed my name to Priyanshi Jayesh Sanghvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27148 I Hena Jayeshkumar Sangvi have changed my name to Hena Jayesh Sanghvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27149 I Jayeshkumar Nawnitrai Sangvi have changed my name to Jayesh Nawnitrai Sanghvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27150

I Mrs. Panna Narendra Thakkar have changed my name to Mrs. Panna Narendra Thakker as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27165

I Mr. Mohamed Shafi Ibrahim have changed my name to Mr. Mohamed Shafi Ebrahim Kasmani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27181 I Mr. Ibrahim Suleman have changed my name to Mr. Ebrahim Suleman Kasmani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27182

I Miss. Varsha Narendra Thakkar have changed my name to Miss. Varsha Narendra Thakker as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27166

I Mr. Abidali Bashiruddin have changed my name to Mr. Abidali Bashiruddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27183

I Miss. Divya Narendra Thakkar have changed my name to Miss. Divya Narendra Thakker as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Mr. Manojkumar Mahendra Gupta have changed my name to Mr. Manoj Mahendra Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mr. Dyaneshwar Vitthal Terse/ Dhyaneshwar Vitthal Terase have changed my name to Mr. Dnyaneshwar Vitthal Terase as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-27168

I Miss. Valhyabai Gopichand Garud have changed my name to Mrs. Laxmi Vikram Kolhe as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/10/14 C-27185

Extra ST buses for Diwali season By A Staff Reporter

he Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced that it will run 17,550 additional buses for the Diwali season. That will be an addition of 2,690 buses to last year's Diwali season buses. These will be available in various regions across Maharashtra. MSRTC will start the additional bus services from October 16 to November 9. There will be 3,250 buses available in the Mumbai region which would include

Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Thane and Raigad. There will be 4,700 extra buses in the Aurangabad region, 875 buses in the Amravati region, 775 buses in the Nagpur region, 4,575 buses in the Pune region and 3,375 buses in the Nashik region. Considering the huge demand for buses in the Pune region, 1,985 additional buses will run from various crucial bus stations in Pune from October 19 to 22. However, if there is further demand from travellers, the MSRTC is open to considering it.

Kutch weavers in Mumbai By A Staff Reporter

he first night the weavers of Bagalkot left their village, a panicked call was placed to Kutch. There was trouble with their train tickets and they couldn't speak Hindi with the ticket conductor. They were suddenly facing the world of the unknown, outside their own villages and towns. Seven months later, these brave young weavers are presenting collection of Ilkal saris to the city of Mumbai. Initiated by Somaiya Kala Vidya, an institute for artisans based in Kutch, founded by

the Somaiya Trust, the project demonstrates the effective and efficient power of design in sustaining traditions with an artisan-to-artisan approach. Carrying their techniques to the next phase, weavers of Kutch were the designers and mentors for the less exposed weavers from Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The result, an exhibition held at Artisans' will showcase all new natural fibre saris, dupattas, shawls and stoles, inspired by Ilkal saris, handwoven by seven Bagalkot and Bhujodi weavers, till Saturday, Oct 11. Hand weavers of Bagalkot are imperiled. Their wellloved Ilkal saris today face severe competition from power loom versions. Handloom wages are meagre. Many weavers have left their profession to work in granite quarries. Meanwhile, jacquard looms were introduced to make copies of Varanasi saris, a solution that is costly in terms of equipment and skill development, and devastating for the cultural heritage of Ilkal sari weaving. Hand weavers of Bhujodi, Kutch, have a 50-year history of innovating within their traditions for new markets. Since 2006, 23 weavers have graduated from a year-long design programme pioneered by Kala RakshaVidhyalaya. These weavers have become remarkably successful in reaching high-end markets in India and abroad, and adept at articulating and presenting their work. Somaiya Kala Vidya paired these artisans for a quick, live demonstration of sustainability through design. There were challenges. The looms were no longer geared to cotton, the weavers had used synthetic yarn for so long that they did not understand the properties of cotton, and sources for appropriate materials and colours had to be found. Seeking solutions in Karnataka villages, the weaving partners bonded. "We explored," Chamanbhai related. "I saw Jayantibhai doing research, asking questions about tradition. We didn't know we had so many different skills!" Elder Bagalkot weavers were so happy that cotton had returned, that they invited the Bhujodi team to dinner.â&#x20AC;?

pg 16-17 Brunches, cocktail hours, offers and much more in our weekend planner

pg 18 We review a new brand of wax called Cirepil and give you our verdict

The fesTive home

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Diwali is just around the corner and if you’re looking to give your home a little traditional makeover, Rhea Dhanbhoora & Dev Goswami have the perfect pieces for you. Read on to find out how to add a festive touch to your home and pick from some traditional décor

>> Pair this cushion cover, from www.limeroad.com, with a white or beige sofa to add a traditional touch to your home. Price `799

>> This simple table, from Baaya Designs, has just a hint of embellishment and will be perfect as a side table. Price On request

>> If you want to keep your décor classic and understated, we recommend this chair from Anemos. Price `30,000 >> This beautiful candle holder from www.fashionandyou.com will look charming in an empty corner, or at your dining table. Price `799 >> You can never go wrong with animal sculptures! We love this solid, silver, carved elephant from Amrapali. Price On request

>> Want to go all out? Pick up this cute kullad set from www.fashionandyou.com, which you can use to serve tea to your guests. Price `399

>> We are fans of vintage décor, and if you are too, pick up this lamp shade from HyperCITY. Price `1,799

>> These door handles from www.fabfurnish.com will add a royal touch to your festive décor. Price `1,425

>> These mosaic lamp shades, from www.fabfurnish.com, are the perfect way to light up your home this Diwali. Price `6,818

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>> This Kirman Carpet, from www.obsessions.co.in, with its intricate design an gold and beige border is perfect to add an ethnic touch. Price `11,000 onwards

>> www.india circus.com has a great range of festive décor items. We love their collection of cushions sporting colourful prints. Price `599 onwards

>>These pretty tea light holders, available at www.petricorfragrances.com, are perfect your children’s bedroom. Price `750 each >> This handmade, Rajasthani temple offers great value-for-money. Pick it up from www.fabfurnish.com. Price `2,494

Décor tiPs If you’re not sure how to incorporate traditional elements in your décor, Munawar Sharifi, founder of The Design Company, has some great tips for you. But, before you check out his tips or buy new décor items, read what he has to say about checking for what you might have at home. He tells us, “We usually have several items at home that can add aesthetic value to our décor. These things are often ignored and usually end up in cabinets. One can use them to accessorise their home and add festive cheer.” Apart from that, he gives us these tips: n Traditional fabrics work best as dining table covers, bedspreads and cushion covers. You can also use them as runners to incorporate a traditional element into your décor. n Opt for warm colours with a hint of dull gold/ bronze while choosing curtains. If you have light coloured curtains, draping a bright bandhini sari around them can give them a festive look. Curtains in dull gold/ bronze and reds can lend a the festive vibe to your living room n Put a bowl of water with flower petals and floating candles and use tea lights on your dining table for a Diwali touch. n To brighten up dull areas, you can take strings of fairy lights and put them inside transparent glass bowls. n Vintage mirrors not only add a traditional touch, they can also make smaller spaces look bigger. They will also lend your home a royal look. n Remember that adding too many décor pieces can make your house look cluttered and gaudy. That being said, don’t be extra cautious; play around with elements in your home and accessorise them to add a personal touch to it and make it even more special. n Ensure that you avoid permanent damage to your interiors while experimenting. Painting the walls or furniture can go wrong at times and should be left to experts. Also, make sure inflammable items such as candles are kept out of children’s reach.

>> We absolutely love this table lamp, from www.fabfurnish.com. It is unique, contemporary and perfect for your children’s room. Price `1,250

>> If you want something classy and festive, we recommend these diyas from Episode. Price `775 onwards >> Another stunning option from Episode, we love this one for its lotus-like design. Price On request

>> These votive holders, from www.fashionandyou.com are one of the simplest ways to add a subtle, festive touch to your home. Price `649 (set of eight)

>> These vintage lanterns from Magnolia are our pick, for a simple, but attractive statement décor piece. Price `2,500 each

>> You can add a festive touch to your home with something as small as this desk clock, from www.print venue.com. Price `399

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« InterVIeW ondrej poSpIchaL

Bartending expertise

Yamini Walia talks to Ondrej Pospichal about his bartending style and his trip to India as part of the Grey Goose Beyond the Bar programme n Tell us about your association with the Grey Goose Beyond the Bar programme? This fantastic programme, which Grey Goose has designed, is in its second year and I am extremely happy to be the face of this year. Sharing knowledge and expertise with the Indian bar industry is a very fulfilling experience. n Is this your first trip to India? What are you looking forward to the most? Yes, this is my first time. The Grey Goose Beyond the Bar programme took place in three cities (New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore) and I was extremely excited to try the local food and see the craft and creativity that defines the bars. n Are there any notable differences between the bar industry in India and abroad? Of course there are. These days, we tend to look for exotic drinks and because of social media and its worldwide reach, we forget what our own country has to offer. My aim this year was to show local bartenders what is literally under their nose and how they can use it! n In terms of your career, what would you say has been your

>> Ondrej Pospichal preparing some delectable cocktails at the Grey Goose Beyond the Bar programme

biggest achievement? My biggest achievement is the fact that I succeeded in London at the epicentre of the cocktail culture. n How would you define your bartending style? What do you think sets you apart from the rest? My style is simple, straightforward and incorporates Asian influences. I work with the best ingredients and with local and seasonal produce. What sets me apart is the fact that bartending is not only about creating cocktails, but also tending to the bar, which includes attending to several things even before you open the door. n What suggestions/ tips would you like to give to aspiring bartenders? I would like aspiring bartenders to study and work on themselves in their free time and be determined. More so, they need to stay focused, be humble and help others. n What are your future plans? London is great, but I love travelling, motivating people and helping them grow. So, any type of role in future is possible, especially in Asia, primarily Japan.

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T « FeStIVaL LItomanIa

et ready for Litomania, a festival aimed at celebrating the rise of Indian literature. The festival is unique because it will be celebrating the renaissance of Indian writing in the presence of 50 top authors, on one platform. It will feature writers and authors such as Amish Tripathi, Ravi Subramanian, Ashwin Sanghi, Sanjeev Kapoor, Ravinder Singh, Madhuri Banerjee and Preeti Shenoy. Sangram Surve, CEO of Think WhyNot Group and the festival director of Litomania, tells us, “We have ensured that Litomania features the top 20% authors of who contribute to 80% of the revenues in the Indian publishing industry. The festival will be an annual property and will continue to bring readers and accomplished authors together. Apart from discovering what India is reading, Litomania will also look at trans-media exploration of content through its application and website.” When From October 10 to October 12 Where WeSchool, L N Road, Matunga (central) Contact www.litomania.com

he much-anticipated Indian Super League, a two-month long football championship that aims to promote football talent in the country, kicks off this Sunday with the first match featuring our city’s very own club, Mumbai City FC against Atletico de Kolkata at Salt Water Stadium, Kolkata. Mumbai City FC, which is owned by Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor and chartered accountant Bimal Parekh, is managed by ex-Sunderland (from the Barclays Premier League) manager and football pundit, Peter Reid and boasts of international players such as Nicolas Anelka and Fredrik Ljungberg. While the first match will be played in West Bengal, you can catch the action live, next weekend, at the D.Y. Patil Stadium, which will feature a

derby of sorts with Mumbai City FC squaring off against FC Pune City. The other home games for Mumbai City FC will be against North East United FC (October 24), Kerala Blasters FC (November 2), Delhi Dynamos (November 5), FC Goa (November 17), Chennaiyin FC (November 23) and, the reverse fixture of the opening game, Atletico de Kolkata (December 7). All the games will be played at the DY Patil Stadium at 7pm and tickets are available on Book My Show. For the other games, you can tune into Star Sports, which will be broadcasting all the matches. Tickets On in.bookmyshow.com, from `125 to `2,500 (for the first two games) Website indiansuperleague.com and Facebook.com/MumbaiCityFC

>> The Short & Sweet workshop for children is being organised at The Pantry this weekend

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fun workshop for children between the ages of four and 12 is being organised at The Pantry. The workshop is a great mix of four interesting short films from different countries, such as Big Buck Bunny, Ormie, Pigeon Impossible and Johnny Express. Children can also take part in a cook-out session with Chef Jay, where they can learn to make peanut butter cookies, learn cupcake decoration, make farmer’s market sandwiches and iced teas. Pankhil Shah, co-owner of The Pantry, tells us, “The Short & Sweet workshop at The Pantry, in association with Kidsstoppress and Shamiana Films, is our way of giving back to our youngest guests. Parents and their children will be able to make their favourite dishes under the guidance of our chef and also get the opportunity to watch some specially curated age appropriate short films.” When October 12, from 4pm to 6pm Where The Pantry, Ground Floor, Yeshwant Chambers, Kalaghoda Contact 22678901

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>> Head over to Tao Art Gallery for Ratnadeep Adivrekar’s exhibition titled Parallax Views

atnadeep Adivrekar, a Mumbai-based artist, has had his share of accomplishments in the art world. He has been the recipient of several prestigious awards such as The Governor’s Prize, The Harmony Award for Best Emerging Artist and the BendreHussain Scholarship. After a ten-year hiatus, Ratnadeep is now showcasing his artwork in Mumbai in an exhibition titled Parallax Views. Thirteen pieces of artwork are a part of this show and the exhibit includes video installations, oil paintings and paper work. You can expect a literal and metaphorical representation of the term parallax — a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object, when viewed along two different lines of sight. Ratnadeep’s artwork draws influences from the history of

art, politics, science and philosophy and presents a fair view of life from an artist’s eyes, with visual inspiration from the cultures of Mumbai and Berlin (the two cities that Ratnadeep has spent the most time in). Speaking about his exhibition, Ratnadeep tells us, “While looking at and absorbing different cultures, I realised that no way of seeing the world can be taken as definitively true; but that does not necessarily mean that all perspectives are equally valid, such as the concept of Anekantavada.” When Up to October 24 Where Tao Art Gallery, 165, The View, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli Contact 24918585

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WEEKEND PLANNER

FOOD

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aUthentic maharashtran thali at diva maharashtracha

UnBeataBle cocKtail hoUr at triKaya

Head over to Cupid, at Trikaya, for their tempting cocktail hour. For `1,000 (plus taxes), you can enjoy an unlimited flow of drinks. Sahil Saigal, director at Trikaya explains, “The cocktail hour at Trikaya is a great deal, where you can drink to your heart’s content and enjoy an unlimited flow of selected cocktails and beer, every night, for just `1,000.” Drinks include fresh fruit daiquiris, margaritas, mojitos, caipirioskas, sangria and beer. When Ongoing, from 10pm to 12am Where Trikaya, Meera Apartment, Raya Savid Link Road, Versova Link Road, Seven Bunglows, Andheri (w) contact 65021389

neW flavoUrs at Wafflist

Bandra-based waffle store, Wafflist, has added a brand new flavour to their menu. You can now look forward to Banoffee waffles to satisfy your sweet cravings. Nishita Biyani, the owner of the store, tells us, “I’ve always loved this flavour and this was one of the reasons I decided to add it to the menu at Wafflist.” When Ongoing Where Wafflist, Gagangiri Apartments, Carter Road, Bandra (w) contact 9819680380

Singkong has introduced a new menu dedicated to pan-Asian cocktails including Beijing Belini, made with sparkling wine, lychee syrup and lychee fruit; Thai Basil Martini, made with vodka, fresh basil leaves, coconut syrup and pineapple juice; Kumquet Mojito, made with white rum, mint leaves, lime wedges and pickled kumquat; Singkong’s Martini, made with espresso vodka, old monk, dash of cream and cinnamon powder; Oriental Sunset, made with vodka, cranberry juice, passion fruit juice, fresh ginger and grenadine syrup and Wasabi Mary, made with vodka, tomato juice and wasabi along with a range of mocktails such as Oriental Cooler and Asian Fever. Sameer Uttamsingh, brand manager at Singkong, tells us, “We would like to give our customers the experience of classic cocktails with pan-Asian influences, where the drinks consists of local flavours that are intriguing, fresh and put together with high culinary precision.” When Ongoing Where Singkong, 604, Pinnacle House, P D Hinduja Junction, 15th Road, Khar contact 67094444

Diva Maharashtracha brings you an offer you won’t be able to resist. Their delicious Maharashtran Thali, available vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, is now available at a price of `395 and `495 respectively. The thali, available from Monday to Friday, includes dishes such as Kaju Kothambir Vadi, Chicken Sagoti, Kokani Prawns Tambada Rassa and Bharlele Khekade, as well as vegetarian varieties such as CKP Vaalache Bhirde, Jalgaonche Pandharya Wangyache Bhareet, Watana Batata Pattice, Kaju Kothimbir Vadi, Katachi Amti and Masale Bhaat, Bharleli Wangi and yummy desserts such as Kharvas, Doodhi Halwa, Puran Poli and Shevayachi Kheer. When Ongoing Where Diva Maharashtracha, Takandas Kataria Marg, City Light, Shivaji Park, Mahim (w) contact 24454433

Bar carnival at Boveda

cocKtail hoUr at sancho’s

Andheri bar, Boveda is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. From special offers on drinks and special dishes to a live barbecue and DJs, there’s a lot to look forward to. Tonight, Lynston D’souza and Oozeundut will be playing, while the next two days will feature special offers and live acts. Yasho Sonthalia, a partner at Boveda, tells us, “With Boveda completing one successful year, we couldn’t have thought of a better way to celebrate the occasion. The Bar Carnival is a big celebration, with interesting artists, live gigs and a barbecue. We also have some surprises planned. It’s going to be four days of what we truly believe in — good music, good food and drink and good vibes.” When Up to October 12 Where Boveda, G04, Morya Landmark One, Off New Link Road, Near Infiniti Mall, Andheri (w) contact 67080858

Mexican restaurant, Sancho’s, is offering cocktail hours at its Colaba and Bandra outlets. You can enjoy an unlimited dose of cocktails at `999, exclusive of taxes. Sameer Uttamsingh, brand manager at Sancho’s, tells us, “Head to Sancho’s for an unlimited dose of Mexican cocktails. Cocktails such as the Fruit Caipiroska, Fruit Mojito and Sancho’s Martini, are cocktails that you can’t afford to miss out on.” When Ongoing, from 3.30pm to 7pm Where Sancho’s outlets in Bandra and Colaba contact 65552426

light UP yoUr home With PinaKin

Brighten up your home this Diwali with Pinakin. To celebrate this festival of lights, Pinakin has unveiled a new range of options, with special offers and discounts starting from 15% off on lights and cushions. Piyush Raj, CEO at Pinakin Retail, tells us, “Diwali is the occasion to renew and refresh every aspect of your life, and your home is an integral part of that. Take this opportunity to decorate your house with luxury for less! Our latest collection of stunning lights and exquisite cushions make for splendid statement pieces to complement any setting, as well as treasured gifts for your loved ones.” When Ongoing Where Pinakin, 2nd Floor, Raghuvanshi Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel contact 65002500/ 65002400

festive offers at croma

This October, you can look forward to amazing deals and discounts at Croma, as they are hosting a festive sale. Apart from offers, they have a lucky draw, where 100 customers will win dream gadgets for their home. They also have 5% cash back on HDFC credit cards and every Thursday, will offer 5% off on all MasterCard transactions. Ajit Joshi, MD and CEO, Infiniti Retail, tells us, “Festivals hold a special significance in India and signify prosperity and happiness for all. Croma is very positive about this festive season, which began with Navratri, as there are various positive factors which are in play this year. We are determined to make each year better for our customers and have successfully brought another year filled with various offers and multiple exciting deals in a wide range of electronics from Croma.” When Up to October 31 Where Croma outlets in the city

say cheers With Jim Beam

All you whiskey lovers out there, here is your chance to get hold of Jim Beam’s newly introduced, premium limited edition whiskey. Neeraj Kumar, director of marketing and sales at Beam Suntory, India, says, “India is an exciting, emerging market for premium international spirits and the number of consumers looking for new types of whiskey is growing steadily. With Jim Beam now available at an exciting new price, whiskey consumers will have the opportunity to experience a truly global and iconic American brand and take it home in a collector’s pack. The packs have been launched in Gurgaon and Kolkata and will be rolled out across India.” These celebratory packs, designed with racing cars as the inspiration, will be available from `1,250 onwards. When Ongoing contact www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.

neW cocKtail menU at singKong

SHOPPING

sUnday BrUnch at nido

Head to Nido with your family to enjoy their Sunday brunch, called La Familia Sunday. You can enjoy a five-course meal and while your kids will get to bake their own cookies and flat breads at a live station. The brunch menu consists of small plates, with dishes such as Pan Bronzed King Prawns, Lemon Garlic Butter, Soufflé Button Mushrooms, Truffle Mash and Parmesan & Black Pepper Dust; flat breads such as Pulled Roast Chicken and House Made Mexican Chorizo; soups and salads such as Summer Carrot & Shellfish Bisque and Tomato Salsa, main courses such as Egg White Omelette, Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Fish & Chips and Sumac Fries and desserts such as Fluffy Pancakes, Honey and Belgium Butter Waffle and Chocolate Drizzle. Chef Vikas, executive chef at Nido tells us, “La Familia Sunday is the perfect brunch, which includes a five-course meal, as well as an anti-griddle plate for children and they can make their own frozen lollipops and freeze fruits dipped in chocolate. Come experience an enchanting afternoon with your family this weekend.” The brunch is priced at `2,795 (with alcohol) and `2,495 (without alcohol). When October 12, from 12pm to 4pm Where Nido, 21, Union Park, Khar (w) contact 67706336

KaraoKe at Woodside all day Bar & eatery

Break into a song by participating in Vocal Wednesdays, karaoke nights at Woodside All Day Bar & Eatery. Pankhil Shah, co-owner of Woodside All Day Bar & Eatery, says, “At Vocal Wednesdays, we invite everyone to come and fulfil their dreams of becoming a rockstar. With great deals at the bar and our delicious food, we would like to give diners one more reason to visit this neighbourhood watering hole.” When Every Wednesday, from 9pm onwards Where New Link Plaza, Oshiwara Link Road, Andheri (w) contact 26328963

Perveez aggarWal’s neW collection

This weekend, Perveez Aggarwal, who has been very successful in reviving the traditional Parsi style Gara embroidery, is exhibiting her latest collection called My Beautiful Embroideries. The collection features hand-embroidered garas in fabrics such as chiffon, featuring soothing colours suit modern tastes. She tells us, “I have adapted the summer collection to suit contemporary tastes. This is my most unique collection as the art of gara also upholds some sentimental value since it is a way of keeping in touch with my Parsi roots, which date back about 1,300 years.” When Up to October 11 Where 1st floor Conference Hall, DBS House, Prescott House, Near Cathedral Senior School, Fort contact 40509334

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« website review: riot jeaNs

Such a riot Online shopping is a growing trend and several brands are clamouring to join the bandwagon. But, Riot Jeans should have stayed at home, says Sara Shah

iot, the youthful fashion apparel brand by Suditi Industries Ltd., recently launched their very own online shopping website. Although the fashion chain boasts of stores in several cities including Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai and Goa (which is impressive in itself), their online shopping website was rather disappointing.

First imPressions Ironically, Riot Jeans doesn’t have a denim section for women’. value for money, so if you can get past the limited options, The men’s apparel section on the other hand, does, but with you’ll definitely find something according to your very few styles to choose from. In fact, almost every section on the website had limited options, which is strange, because preferences. They also have a large variety of basics to choose from, which I really appreciated, because for me, basics are a who doesn’t want variety? Their home page and overall website design is boring, life saviour on days when I can’t think of what to wear. I basic and unattractive. The women’s section was bland in lusted over their adorable collection of stylish shorts. I loved comparison to the men’s, which, even with the dull design, the Riot Women’s Printed Hot Pants in pink (`1,099). The men’s T-shirts and shirts were not half as bad and they had did stock some good-looking merchandise. some stylish options to choose from, including the Riot Plain Polo T-shirts (`599), in a variety of colours. The dresses were BroWnie Points pretty and I was drawn to the Sleeveless Blue Denim Dress What I really like about this website is the affordability of the (`1,199). Unfortunately, the selection of dresses was limited as well. products. The clothes are priced competitively and offer

Pepe Jeans has launched its autumn/ winter collection for women, called Essentials. The collection features bold, strong colours, embellishments and a nod to the nocturnal. Inspired by denim, the collection consists of blanket jacquards, specially-colourtreated or acid-washed yarn, pigment-dyed jerseys, and all-over paisley and floral prints. The range also includes soft woven tops, billowy blouses in unique prints, blazers, basic jackets, and knitwear consisting of jerseys and sweatshirts. Where All Pepe Jeans outlets across the city PriCe `899 onwards

Since I had very few options to choose from, I don’t think I’ll be visiting the website again and the boring web design does nothing to help its case. Their sole saviour is the men’s clothing section, decent pricing and the free shipping service. Keeping up to date with changing fashion trends and redesigning their website would make it more appealing. If too many options confuse you, and simplistic design is your thing, then by all means, log on to take a look. Where www.riotjeans.com

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French brand, Perron Rigot, has introduced a range of waxing products called Cirépil. Yamini Walia visited the Taj salon at The Taj Mahal Palace, to experience this new waxing technique

f you wince a little whenever you read the word ‘waxing’, we don’t blame you. The often painful and always troublesome technique has driven both men and women crazy for years. Good waxing salons are almost as hard to find as good wax, so we were very interested when we heard about Perron Rigot. Imagine a wax that doesn’t use wax strips, but still manages to pluck all the hair off your body! The innovative waxing technique, introduced for the first time in India, is available under the label, Cirépil. Perron Rigot is owned by the Thalgo group and is know for delivering the best waxing products to salons and spas across Europe and USA. So, when I got the opportunity to try the wax out, I couldn’t resist it. Cirépil offers different types of waxes, each designed for separate areas. So, there is a specific wax for your face, another one for your underarms and a different one for your stomach or back. I was told that the beauty experts at the salon were given special training to use this wax. I visited Taj salon at The Taj Mahal Palace for the treatment and it’s safe to say I was left extremely impressed. The product is specifically designed for sensitive areas, so it was a godsend for my super sensitive skin. I

opted for the full wax, which included legs, arms and underarms. The process of the waxing treatment is pretty interesting. My waxing expert applied a solution on my skin before layering on the wax, which was heated in a regular wax heater. However, it was the application that surprised me. It works as a peel-off wax, so it was

applied in a circular motion to a particular area, after which it was peeled off. The wax took less than two seconds to dry, but it needed to be applied in at least three coats, so that it peeled off properly. The wax doesn’t hurt at all, but you might occasionally experience a burning sensation. However, the sensation doesn’t last for long, so you don’t need to panic. The wax’s USP is that it fulfils every woman’s dream — it’s a completely painless process! Since peeling it off takes time, it took me around an hour and a half to get only my arms and legs waxed. So, make sure you have ample time in your hand to try out this treatment. The end result, however, was worth the time spent at the salon, as it left my skin glowing. It also did a much better job than normal wax does, reducing my in-grown hair by a large extent. I was so happy with my experience that I’ve already started recommending it to everyone I know. I recommend spending the time and the money to try it out. Price `3,300 and `3,000 for Crystalline and Essential Rose, respectively Where The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder, Colaba Contact 66653366

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disappointment >> The décor at Aqaba doesn’t give off a Mediterranean vibe which is slightly disappointing

awesome aqaba this mediterranean restaurant serves some delicious food and although the ambiance is lacklustre, the food and drink make for a good dining experience, says shirley mistry

sprawling 3,000 square feet area is home to Aqaba, a sight for sore eyes, smack in the middle of a busy, crowded commercial complex. The space is open, with high ceilings and an inviting lawn, but in terms of décor, it does nothing to invoke a Mediterranean vibe. A few colourful cushions and artificial trees >> The Chicken Shawarma was among scattered over the restaurant are all you our favourites off the night will get, but this is where the disappointment ends, because the food buds. The spanakopita was our favourite, with the flaky crust and well-spiced filling that follows, is delightful. The one thing that impressed me is that despite such an making for an excellent appetiser. We paired the platter with two drinks — Aja open floor plan, they haven’t crammed tables together. So, rest assured that while (`250) and Melon Bowl (`525). Aja, a ginger-lemon drink was soothing and you dine, no one is going to eavesdrop! delicious, while the melon bowl, spiked We started off by trying the Ash-E-Jow Barley soup (`350). It was a delicious with white rum was a great drink as well. combination of chickpeas, shredded lamb We were quite stuffed by this point and and barley in a rich, tomato broth; but it regretting it, because the restaurant has so was the preserved lime that took this soup much to offer, that you just don’t want to to another level. With the intense flavours stop at appetisers. We tried samplers of the Spinach and Cheese stuffed Paneer of this warming soup still lingering, we kebabs (`475) which were nothing ordered a mezze platter (`825 for spectacular and followed it up with vegetarian and `925 for non vegetarian). You can choose six items to make up your Iskander Kebab (`700), which was served with a spicy, gravy like sauce. The kebab is platter and we opted for the Spanakopita (a spinach and feta pie), Shish Touk, traditionally a massive chunk of meat on Hummus Ghunam (hummus with bits of the bone, but at Aqaba, they flake it, spiced lamb), Lamb Kibbeh, and Fried season it some more and serve it with Calamari. The platter is accompanied by onion rings and pickles. If you do order piping hot, melt-in-the-mouth pita bread this kebab, we assure you that you’re not and an assortment of sauces. The flavours going to want to share! The flavours are spectacular, as is the quality of the meat. were distinct, yet subtle, and managed to When we thought it couldn’t get any win us over without assaulting our taste

better, we tried the Chicken Shawarma (`750). Served with a pile of fries, one serving is good for two people and the flavours surpass those of any shawarma that we’ve eaten in the city. Lastly, we tried two main course dishes — the Vegetable Moussaka (`550), a layered eggplant dish that didn’t sit right with us because of the strong, overpowering, tart tomato sauce. We also tried Mansaf (`950), a meat dish in a fermented yoghurt sauce. It sounds far from appetising, but the flavours are splendid. Rich in flavour, the acidity of the fermented yoghurt pairs brilliantly with the meat and served with rice, it is a dish worth taking your time to savour. Stuffed to the absolute brim, we had to try a spot of dessert. We sampled the Baklava (`400) and the Rose Petal Ice cream (`350), both of which were extremely sweet, making it impossible for me to eat more than a bite. The food at this Mediterranean eatery is worth indulging in and the warm, attentive servers enhance the experience. The open layout helps maintain your privacy and the food is just what you need after a long week at work. Where Club House, Level P5, Peninsula Business Park, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Meal for two `3,000 alcohol Yes (pint of beer starting at `225) contact 61512222

What’s cooking? Wine days at sofitel Every year, Sofitel hotels across the world celebrate a 40-day wine extravaganza, where you can treat yourself to French wines, paired with an array of gastronomic delights. As part of this event, Sofitel in Bandra Kurla Complex, is currently hosting wine days at all its restaurants. You can look forward to wines from wineries such as Hugel & Fils, Bouchard, Pere Fils, William Fevre, Paul Jaboulet and Dourthe. While the experience is on at Jyran, Tuskers and Pondichery Café, we sampled the experience at their Le Bar, where we tried all the seven French wines, which were paired with progressive, Indian dishes. We tried dishes such as prawn pops, tomato fish ceviche and paneer tikka with white wine, while the chicken tikka, mini vada pavs and structured pathar ke kebab with a brilliant range of reds.

We may have been looking forward to the whites more because of the acidity and freshness that works well on a hot night, but the reds won us over at Sofitel. The Clarednelle in particular, a Bordeaux, that was paired with the lamb (pathar ke kebab), was the star of the night. The wine days at Sofitel promise a relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy a set meal and appreciate varieties of wines that you won’t easily come across otherwise. While we tried their pairing of wine with Indian dishes, we’re really looking forward to what Pondicherry Café, with its predominately French cuisine, has to offer as part of this event. It might cost a little extra, but the experience is well worth it. Where Sofitel, Bandra Kurla Complex Price `3,500 per head

Royal Flavours, located in oshiwara, claims to offer authentic Hyderabadi cuisine. so, yamini walia visited the restaurant to sample their fare

oyal Flavours is located in Oshiwara, opposite Oshiwara Mega Mall. Even though the location is quite central, the outlet is so small that it is difficult to spot. While the restaurant sounds impressive, the first impression itself was rather off putting. The ambience was extremely dull, the tables weren’t clean and there was water dripping from the air conditioner. Looking at the unhygienic environment, I didn’t feel like eating there. But, I took a deep breath and convinced myself to give them a chance. We began our experience by trying their famous Hyderabadi Mutton Haleem (`245), which was excellent. It is probably the best haleem that I have had in the city, so don’t miss out on it for anything in the world. Extremely rich in flavour, the haleem melted in our mouth and was absolutely delicious. Next we tried their Assorted Mixed Grill Platter (`1,399), which consisted of chicken, fish, mutton and prawns dishes. All the dishes were good, except the chicken, which was slightly undercooked. We also wanted to try the Mushroom Tikka but we were told that the restaurant was out of all the vegetarian dishes, which was rather shocking.

>> Apart from one dish, we didn’t like any of the starters at Royal Flavours Talking about Hyderabadi cuisine, how could we leave the restaurant without trying their Chicken Dum Biryani (`245). It was rich in terms of flavour and the spices coating the chicken tasted really good. But the chicken itself wasn’t melt-in-the-mouth. We also gave their desserts, Qubani Ka Meetha (`110) and Zafrani Badami Kheer (`110), a try. I don’t enjoy qubani at all, so I didn’t appreciate this terribly sweet dessert. However, my dining companion seemed to enjoy it. The badami kheer was quite average as well. The staff at the restaurant didn’t seem well-versed with the menu and the service was rather slow, as it took them around 20 minutes to serve one dish. Overall, you should only visit this place for their haleem. With a few tweaks and a lot of cleaning, Royal Flavours could be a pretty good restaurant. However, the less-than-perfect environment and lacklustre food means that it’s not worth visiting. Where Shop No. 2 & 3, Building No. 27, MHADA Complex, Opposite Mira Tower, New Andheri Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (w) Meal for two `800 alcohol No contact 6320600

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Art If you are a connoisseur of art as well as a travel enthusiast, Yamini Walia & Sara Shah tell you about some of the best art museums across the world that should be on your bucket list

o you have an eye for art? Do you think you can walk past a painting without considering it as paint, that has merely been splashed on canvas? Then you should definitely check out some of these renowned art museums, each of which some of the finest art treasures in the world. Read on to find out more .

>> Hermitage museum in Russia, is home to over three million pieces of artwork

Hermitage museum

>> A day is not enough to cover The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York

Founded in 1764, by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is an enormous museum of art and boasts of a collection with over three million pieces from across the world. It houses timeless artwork from artists such as Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Michealangelo and Reubens. Art collections span over an expansive area of six beautiful historic buildings including the Winter Palace that, in the past, served as residence of various Russian emperors.

tHe louvre museum

tHe uffizi gallery

We don’t think The Louvre or Le Louvre, as it’s called, needs an introduction, especially if you are an art enthusiast. Located in Paris, France, it tops the list of the most visited art museums in the world and is also one of the largest, with over 35,000 art pieces on display. To top it all, the museum houses one of the most famous art wonders in the world — The Mona Lisa. But it is bel ieved that the museum is so elaborate and houses so many beautiful pieces that one day is just not enough to see it all.

An absolute must-see when you’re in Florence, the Uffizi gallery houses major Renaissance artwork and showcases the work of artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Boticelli. The artwork here spans over 45 different rooms and the exhibits are displayed in chronological order. The place is almost always jam packed and you have to stand in long queues before it opens, to enter the museum. Two of the most prized possessions at the museum include The Birth of Venus by Sandro Boticelli and Filippo Lippi’s Madonna and Child.

>> Le Louvre museum in Paris, houses the famous Mona Lisa

tHe metropolitan museum of art Just when you think you have ample reason to visit the Big Apple, we give you another one. The Metropolitan Museum or The Met is one of New York City’s most prized treasures and is home to a whopping two million pieces of art, from the past as well as the present. Just like The Louvre, a single day is not enough to cover the Met, so dedicate more days to it in your travel schedule. Some of the must-see art pieces include the Marble portrait of the Emperor Caracalla, from Greek and Roman art, and the Temple of Dendur, from the Egyptian collection. >> The architecture of the Guggenheim museum in Spain, is breathtaking

museum of modern art

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Located in Midtown Manhattan, this is one of the most renowned modern art museums. It houses some really influential modern art pieces such as Monet’s Water Lilies, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Van Gogh’s Starry Night. You can view the masterpieces through various angles, thanks to the maze glass walkways, which are a highlight as well.

This houses the largest collection of art and history in the Netherlands, with over nine lakh masterpieces. It was established in the 17th century, and exhibits pieces by influential artists such as Ruysdael, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer, and Rembrandt van Rijn. A lot of the artwork also dates back to the middle ages. Keep an eye out for the The Night Watch, by Rembrandt.

tHe guggenHeim Before you begin your journey through its amazing artwork, take some time to marvel at the brilliant architecture of the Guggenheim museum, located at Bilbao, Spain. The curved walls are truly a highlight. Once you have taken it all in, you can quench your thirst for art with pieces by renowned artists such as Richard Serra and as well as several local artists.

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Circa 1920 British India, Pindari leader, Prithvi Singh, narrates his story to a Report from London Times about betrayal and deceit at the hands of the British and Madhavgarh’s Raja Gyanendra Singh which led to the massacre of 4500 Pindaris. Although Prithvi sliced off Gyanendra’s right arm, he has sworn to avenge and behead him and two-faced Britishers - who on one hand preach about Justice, Fraternity and Equality, but conquer and rule vulnerable natives - fueling hate and division on lines of religion, and caste. He sends his sons, Veer Pratap and Poonam, to Britain to learn about their devious ways, so that he can conquer Madhavgarh. The duo, despite of Lord Macaulay’s malicious policy to convert foreign nationals to his way of thinking, not only pick up the relevant skills but also slay Yuvraj Sujan Singh, the only son of Gyanendra, much to the joy of the Pindaris. CVO, 9 p.m.

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Rajshekhar lives alone and is wealthy. He meets with Laxmi and both like each other, and they marry. Years later they have three very well-behaved children, two boys, and a girl. Rajshekhar is proud of his children and is shocked to find one day that his eldest son, Ravi is having an affair with the daughter of a prostitute, when Ravi protests, he is asked to leave the house, which he does and finds work as a petrol-pump attendant. Sometime later, money is missing from the household, initially they suspect their servant, Keshav, but then find out that it is their second son, Shashi who is the thief, he too is asked to leave the house, which he does, and finds employment as a peon. Sometime later, Rajshekhar and Laxmi find a suitable groom for their daughter, Babli, but she refuses to marry, as she does not want to waste her life living in her husband’s shadow. Filmy, 9 p.m.

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In modern day Japan, Wolverine is out of his depth in an unknown world as he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality, emerging more powerful than we have ever seen him before. Star Movies, 9 p.m.

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TOP VIEW Financial reform is not difficult — we have the political will to improve... Time to deliver begins now.

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

BUSINESS BRIEFS Commerce, Revenue Secretaries To Meet Today On FTP

Adopt A Wait And Watch Policy

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (October 10, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Thursday (October 09, 2014) a net 117.85 points (1.50%) and closed at the 7960 point level on hopes that the US Fed would not increase interest rates in the near furture. The market opened up with a gap at the 7886 points level and that level itself was the low of the session. It then turned into a range bound movement until 1.19 p.m. The index then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 7972 points level at 2.37 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 86 points and closed above the psychologically important 7900 points level. Sentiment was extremely bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 42 were gainers, while just 8 were losers. All the sectoral indices closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in capital goods, realty, banking and power stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 10.70%. This change is moderate and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 1210 were gainers, 362 were losers and 53 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-sold zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues). RSI Indicator: The RSI rose and crossed above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

MACD Indicator: MACD is below zero but is rising (positive if it continues). 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.

a weak market but with a positive bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7816 points level. The next support is at the 7615 points level. Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 8138 points level. The next resistance is at the 8246 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 = 7940 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 7907; Support (2) = 7854; Resistance (1) = 7993; Resistance (2) = 8026. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors has formed a long white body candle on higher volumes. In fact, yesterday's candle is almost like a white body Marubozu candle. (A White Marubozu forms when the open equals the low and the close equals the high). Moreover, the body of this candle is above and outside the body of the previous candle indicating a range expansion and acceleration. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the index has crossed above its 5 day’s moving average. The index is now above its 5 and 200 day’s moving averages and both the averages are rising. Incidentally, these may be the first signs of a bottoming out pattern. A crossover by the index above the 15 days average will confirm the same. Investors are advised to adopt a wait and watch policy, until a clear reversal signal is visible.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Has crossed above its 5-day average (at 7913) Positive. Is below its 15-day average (at 7981) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 8030) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 7062) Positive.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating

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In a run up to the new foreign trade policy (FTP), secretaries of the commerce and revenue departments will meet today to sort out the issues concerning tax incentives to boost exports and manufacturing. Issues such as further extension of interest subvention scheme and inclusion of more products in the scheme are expected to figure in the meeting of Commerce Secretary Rajeev Kher and Revenue Secretary Shaktikanta Das, sources said. "Most of the issues have already been sorted out between Commerce and Finance Ministry. Few issues which are remaining would be discussed between the secretaries. Both the ministers concerned would also meet before the release of the FTP," said a source. The new five-year Foreign Trade Policy (20014-19) expected to be announced soon seeks to boost manufacturing and exports. Faced with subdued export performance, the FTP would focus on wide range of issues including services sector shipments, standards and branding of products.

Vodafone Seeks Allocation Of Spectrum Urgently

Telecom operator Vodafone India has asked the government for immediate allocation of spectrum that it won in the February auction. The company has also sought extension of the spectrum's validity by six months from the date of allocation. "Vodafone India has formally requested the DoT and regulator TRAI for immediate allotment of the 1800MHz spectrum, which it had won in auctions. Only 7 weeks are left, when as per DoT, the presently deployed spectrum in 900 MHz is to be replaced by 900MHz won in auctions," Vodafone said in an media advisory note. Telecom companies, which won spectrum in the auction and paid for it in the first week of March, are yet to be assigned radio-wave frequencies that are used for transmitting mobile signals. Vodafone's licences for telecom services in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are due to expire in November for which it had to buy spectrum afresh to continue operations.

Intersolar India 2014 To Be Hosted In City

Around 200 exhibitors will showcase the entire solar industry value chain covering photovoltaics (PV), PV production technologies, energy storage systems and solar thermal technologies at Intersolar India 2014 from November 18 to 20. Around 8,500 visitors from various countries are expected to visit the Bombay Exhibition Centre for this year’s event. For the first time, the Intersolar India Conference is also taking place there in parallel, and is expected to attract in the region of 700 attendees and 100 speakers.

Airbus Helicopters’ Introduces Three New Chopper Models

Airbus Helicopters yesterday introduced three new variants of their helicopters for the Indian Oil and Gas sector. “The three helicopters – EC175, EC145 T2 and EC225e – are being projected to meet the increasing needs of the growing Indian market and population. sector is a pillar of development for the Indian economy and helicopters have played a major role in its development. Helicopters have proved to be a critical asset in the entire lifecycle of an offshore oil & gas project,” said Xavier Hay, Managing Director, Airbus Helicopters, India on the sidelines of a seminar “Airbus Helicopters Oil & Gas,” here yesterday.

‘Indian Chem Industry To Touch $190 Bn In Next 2 Years’

Indian chemical industry is likely to touch USD 190 billion by the financial year 2017-18 on account of increase in demand of the chemicals from industries of various sectors, a Tata group firm said in its report. At present, the domestic market size of industry is around USD 118 bn and it is approximately 3% of the global chemical market, according to Tata Strategic Management Group's report titled 'Spurting the Growth of the Indian Chemical Industry'. "It is highly diversified with more than 80,000 chemicals and currently accounts for 15% of manufacturing GDP which makes it very crucial for the economic development of the country," the report added.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Kotak Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on United Spirits CMP: Rs. 2336

Target: Rs. 3200

Centrum calls a ‘Buy’ on FDC CMP: Rs. 150

Target: Rs. 210

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Reliance Industries to complete Rs 20,000 cr investment in MP by March 2016 CCI approves proposed acquisition of Siemens' microbiology testing business by Beckman Coulter RBI cancels licence of Ajmer Urban co-op bank on insolvency Swedish telecom firm, Ericsson bags 4G network deal from Bharti Airtel IDFC's PE arm raises USD 900-mn infra fund.

Sensex had lost over 383 points in the past three sessions, recovers it in a single session By A Business Reporter

100 billion investments from Japan, China and America have applied for visa. Now it is turn of the states to capitalise on the opportunity. The roads are wide open. The states which are ready can walk away with major share." These words from prime minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the Global Investors' Summit in Indore yesterday, coupled with a host of positive global cues resulted in a dramatic turn around on the stock markets yesterday. Snapping it's three-session losing streak, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged by 390 points to close at over one-week high on handsome gains in blue-chip stocks, led BHEL and Hindalco, as US Federal Reserve signaled that there wouldn't be immediate rate hike. Brokers said the trading senti-

ment bolstered on the release of minutes of meeting of US Federal Reserve, confirming interest rates would remain low, triggering allround buying by funds and retail investors. Globally, mixed closing in choppy trade on the other Asian markets and a higher opening of the European stocks, also influenced the sentiment, they added. The IMF's raising India's growth forecast to 5.6 per cent for 2014 from 5.4 per cent earlier. The benchmark BSE 30-share Sensex resumed in positive zone and gathered momentum to touch session's high of 26,688, before settling at 26,637; a rise of 390.49 points, or 1.49 %. This is also Previously, it had zoomed 480.92 points, or 1.81 % on September 18. The Sensex had lost over 383 points in the past three sessions. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty regained 7,900 level by rising 117.85 points or 1.5 % to its highest level in four days to 7,960. Minutes from the Fed's September meeting showed policymakers cautious about rushing into rate hikes, and worried that the dollar is rising too fast. Besides, appreciating rupee which strengthened to

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over two-week high to 60.96 (intraday) against the dollar and easing global crude prices which fell to two-year low, too influenced sentiments, they added. Buying was strong with all sectoral indices led by capital goods, realty, banking, power and metal ending in positive zone with gains of up to 3.01 %. In the 30-Sensex constituents, 25 ended higher led by BHEL (8.37 %), Hindalco (6.01 %) and SBI (2.84 %), while five shares ended lower led by Wipro (down 0.83 %). Sectorally, auto, bankex and consumer durables were the biggest gainers.

Business Optimism Index Rises Over 2% For Q4 2014 By A Business Reporter

he underlying business sentiment continues to be resilient as India Inc's optimism index for the fourth quarter of this year has registered an increase of 2% over last year, says a Dun & Bradstreet report. The Business Optimism Index (BOI), which measures the pulse of the business community, stood at 137.6 for Q4 2014, an increase of 2% as compared to Q4 2013. On quarter-on-quarter basis however, it has witnessed a marginal de-

cline, largely due to a steep fall in optimism with regard to selling prices. "Price competition in the face of subdued demand is deterring firms from raising prices even as input costs remain high. That said, the buoyant sentiment regarding volume of sales and new orders augurs well for future growth," Dun & Bradstreet India President and Managing Director Kaushal Sampat said. Based on the responses received, it was observed that four out of the six optimism indices namely -- Volume of Sales, New Orders, Net Prof-

Way Paved For Sale Of PSU Shares By A Business Reporter

aving the way for sale of PSU shares worth an estimated Rs 60,000 crore over three years, the government has notified rules for minimum 25% public shareholding in listed state-owned firms. To comply with these norms, over 30 listed PSUs will need to raise their public shareholding to minimum 25% by August 21, 2017, as per a notification for amendment to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules. The move would help in promoting wider investor base in listed state-run companies and also provide a boost to the government's plan to raise funds from disinvestment programme. Previously, the listed PSUs were required to have at least 10% public holding, whereas the minimum public holding in nonPSU listed companies is already 25%. The non-PSUs were asked in June 2010 to attain minimum 25% public shareholding within three years. Following the expiry of this deadline in June 2013, 105 listed companies were found to be non-compliant

with these norms and necessary actions were initiated against them by regulator Sebi. "... Every listed public sector company which has public shareholding below 25%... Shall increase its public shareholding to at least 25%, within a period of three years, in the manner, as may be specified, by the Securities and Exchange Board of India," the Finance Ministry has said. The new notification would bring in uniformity among all listed entities, irrespective of their promoter being the government or private sector entities, when it comes to minimum threshold limit for nonpromoter or public holding. As per the current valuations, the dilution in promoter holding in over 30 listed PSUs would lead to the government garnering over Rs 60,000 crore through sale of shares. However, this figure might change as these share sales would take place over a long period of nearly three years. The major PSUs where public shareholding is below 25% include Coal India, SAIL, MMTC, NHPC, NMDC and SJVN, reports PTI.

its and Employee Levels have registered an increase as compared to Q4 2013. "Going forward, improvement in business confidence is contingent on addressing structural issues in areas such as coal supplies and agriculture, simplification of business and taxation rules and resumption of various stalled projects," he added. For calculating the composite BOI, each of the six parameters -net sales, net profits, selling prices, new orders, inventories and employee levels -- is assigned a weight. The parameter weights are then applied to these ratios and the results aggregated to arrive at the Composite Business Optimism Index.

he Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) has set up a special management team to facilitate and fast track investment proposals from Japan. The team, known as “Japan Plus”, will comprise representatives from Government of India and METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), Government of Japan.An outcome of the recently concluded visit of the Prime Minister of India to Japan, the mandate of the “Japan Plus” team runs through the entire spectrum of investment promotion – research, outreach, promotion, facilitation and aftercare. The team will support the Government of India in initiating, attracting, facilitating, fast tracking and hand-holding Japanese investments across sectors. The team will also be responsible for providing updated information on investment opportunities across sectors, in specific projects and in industrial corridors in particular. In addition, the “Japan Plus” team will identify prospective Japanese companies, including, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and facilitate their investments in India.The “Japan Plus” team will also provide assistance to DIPP in undertaking regular benchmarking studies, identifying bottlenecks and areas of concern in sectors of interest to Japanese companies, and analyzing their impact on industrial development production in India. The Government has also constituted a Core Group chaired by Cabinet Secretary on India-Japan Investment Promotion Partnership. This group will comprise of Chairman, Railway Board; Foreign Secretary and Secretaries of DIPP, Economic Affairs, Expenditure, Financial Services, Revenue, Com-

merce, Urban Development, Electronics and Information Technology and others. The Core Group will be serviced by Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion. This Core Group will co-ordinate and closely monitor the process to ensure that investments from Japan as envisaged in India–Japan Investment Promotion Partnership are facilitated in various sectors and opportunities of investment and technology transfer are fully exploited. Incidentally, during the recent visit of the Prime Minister to Japan, the India–Japan Investment Promotion Partnership, as part of the Tokyo Declaration for India – Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership was announced. Under this Investment Promotion Partnership, Japan has offered to invest in India approximately 3.5 trillion Yen (US $ 33.5 Billion) by way of public and private investment and financing including Overseas Development Assistance, over the next five years.India has been rated as the top investment destination by JBIC for the long term. Japan is the 4th largest FDI contributor to India, with major interests in pharmaceuticals, automobiles and services sectors and accounts for 7.46% of total FDI equity inflows into India. As per the JBIC survey report on overseas business operations by Japanese manufacturing companies, 90% of the respondents voted “future growth potential of local market” as the top reason for India’s attractiveness. India is an attractive investment destination for Japanese companies, with 1,072 Japanese companies having 2,542 business bases in India. Over the last decade, the number of Japanese establishments in India have increased by 11 times, reflecting the positive sentiments of Japanese investors for Indian market.

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How do you gauge a genius whose talent is immeasurable? How do you define a person who lives by defying norms? Rajesh V Gaur and Suneel V Gaur try to unravel the enigma that Kishore Kumar was on the occasion of his death anniversary – October 13

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here has been only one such great in the film industry, the multifaceted Kishore Kumar – a man who lived for his one love – music. The real Kishore Kumar always remained an enigma even to his own family and close friends. Abhas Kumar Ganguly better known as Kishore Kumar, nurtured dreams of following in the footsteps of his idol K L Saigal. He visited his by then famous star brother Ashok Kumar, in Mumbai frequently, in the hope that he would introduce him to K L Saigal. But destiny willed otherwise. He was forced into acting and “hated every moment of it”. 'Chalti Ka Naam Gadi' (1958), 'Jaalzaaz' (1959), 'Jhumroo' (1961), 'Naughty Boy' (1962) became successful and that managed to tie down Kishore to a busy acting

AN ENIGMA

schedule, so much so, that for a song in 'Sharaarat', Mohd Rafi had to provide playback for him. Kishore’s ambition of becoming a playback singer was no cakewalk. And then came the chance to sing ‘Marne ki duayen kyon mangu‘ for Dev Anand in 'Ziddi' (1948). His first sad song was from the film 'Kafila' (1952) – 'Who meri taraf yoon chale aa rahe hain' penned by Vrajendra Gaur and composed by Husanlal Bhagatram became a chartbuster. S D Burman, who was always

confident about the potential of Kishore, made him the voice of Dev Anand in 'Guide', 'Gambler', 'Teen Deviyaan', 'Jewel Thief' etc. Kishore Kumar was unstinting in crediting his popularity to the Burmans – father and son. It was S D Burman who made Kishore, the superstar singer of the 70s, when he chose him to sing the super-hit songs of 'Aradhana' for Rajesh Khanna. The chartblazing songs of 'Aradhana' made both, Rajesh Khanna a superstar and Kishore Kumar the number

one singer, overnight. This also marked the beginning of the end of another popular singer, Mohd Rafi. Another composer who placed great faith in Kishore was S D Burman’s son, R D Burman. His ability to mimic combined with his voice flexibility, expression and voice quality, tremendous range gave him great speed and power. R D Burman found these qualities greatly lacking in other singers. Which is why after the decline of Rajesh Khanna, music directors like R D Burman, Kalyanji Anandji and other composers were able to successfully exploit Kishore Kumar’s voice for the new superstar, Amitabh Bachchan. Rajesh Khanna always spoke with unrestrained fondness, of the manner in which Kishore so beautifully reflected his persona’s character. Rajesh would say, “We are like two lives in one body”. He could keep in step with the debonair Dev in ‘Maana janab ne pukara nahin', drench his voice in the excitement and passion of Rajesh Khanna in ‘Roop tera mastana' and clown around for Amitabh in ‘My name is Anthony Gonsalves'. There have been many clones of Rafi but none of Kishore because it is impossible to mimic a genius like him. Kishore Kumar’s eccentricities were probably his way of defending himself from a cruel, confused world through laughter and humor which were his support system. Kishore’s dislikes were telephone calls, tax problems, cigarette smoke, alcohol and the studio routine which were well-known in the film world. Like Lata Mangeshkar once said – “Kishore was a 'Sampoorna Kalakaar'” [A completea artist].

Now ‘Bang Bang’ in Iraq, Lebanon!

fter getting an overwhelming response in 45 countries, Hrithik Roshan-Katrina Kaif starrer 'Bang Bang' is now all set to thrill the people of Lebanon and Iraq. From the coming weekend the film will hit the theatres in the two countries, which are not traditionally considered a market for Hindi films. Till now, only 'My Name Is Khan' (2010) released officially in both the countries, while 'Boss' (2013) released in Iraq. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film has already crossed the 100 crore mark in India.

Vedita Pratap Singh, a super model and actress, did her Bollywood debut in the film ‘Bhendi Bazaar’. She got a lot of audience attention and critical acclaim for her role in the film. Her second film 'Mumbai 125 kms’ is slated for release soon. Vedita has also been a part of some TV serials. Sandeep Hattangadi got talking with the girl from Lucknow about her new film

VEDITA PRATAP SINGH LANDS IN T

‘I don’t own any ISL team’

hough it was being said that Salman Khan will co-own the Pune franchise in the Indian Super League (ISL) along with Wadhawan Group, the Dabangg Khan has clarified that he doesn't own any ISL team. Khan tweeted, ''I do not own any ISL team. My friends Dheeraj & Kapil Wadhawan had asked me to be their partner in FC Pune City. But due to my endorsement contracts with Suzuki and Thums Up which conflict with the League sponsors, I can't associate with FC Pune City.'' ''I wish ISL all success. By creating ISL, IMG-Reliance and Star have put in place an important building block to put Indian football on the global football map. I endorse Nita Ambani's vision in the football grassroots program and will work wholeheartedly in supporting it. The football grassroots program will shape the next generation of Indian footballers,'' he further added. Buzz has it that now Hrithik Roshan will be announced as the co-owner of FC Pune City.

‘MUMBAI 125 KMS’ 'Mumbai 125 kms' sounds like a horror film. Yes. It is a horror thriller about how a party goes wrong with a group of friends who find themselves with a broken car at the milestone of Mumbai 125 Kms and how they find themselves amidst a deadly ghost played by Veena Malik who kills all one by one in the group of friends. It’s a 3D film shot entirely with a 3D camera and it was great fun to shoot with 3D effects. How was it like working on the film? Veena Malik never mixed around or spoke much but Karanvir Bohra, Joe Debroy, and Aparna Bajpai were great fun to work with. Director Hemant Madhukar is a technical whiz and is a big name down South and has directed a super slick horror film.

The film has been in the making for a long time. Yes. The principal shooting was over but the post production with 3D effects and the horror sequences took a long time.

'Bhendi Bazaar' gave you a lot of critical acclaim. Did it help you in any way? Yes. Though it didn’t do too well at the box-office, I was noticed by the industry and I got 'Mumbai 125 Kms', because of my performance in 'Bhendi Bazaar'.

to release.

The directors on your wish list. Imtiaz Ali and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Are you open to television offers? Yes. Why not?

Any future projects? Yes. But I am reading scripts now but nothing has been finalised yet. I am waiting for 'Mumbai 125 Kms'

INTERVIEW

How has your journey from Lucknow to Mumbai been so far? Yes. It’s been great and I have learnt a great deal and made good friends and am working in good films.

Nostalgia Time

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Playing the sole heroine is exciting: Lisa Haydon H

aving found acclaim for her bohemian Parisian girl act in 'Queen', model-actress Lisa Haydon is now looking forward to the release of 'The Shaukeens' in which she is making her debut as a solo heroine. The film, which has Akshay Kumar in a cameo appearance, is the 28-year-old actress' Bollywood venture after 'Aisha', 'Queen' and 'Rascals', which were both multi-starrers. "I did not expect that I would get to work with Akshay as a solo heroine in a commercial film. It has been possible only after 'Queen'. It is really exciting as an actor that I have scenes after scenes in a movie. I just loved that feeling that I was given an acting opportunity such as this," Lisa told PTI. 'The Shaukeens' is a remake of the 1982 film 'Shaukeen' directed by Basu Chatterjee. The new film stars Anupam Kher, Piyush Mishra and Annu Kapoor, who are lusting after a much younger girl, played by Lisa. "I had no hesitation being a part of the movie. Although it is a remake, the concept of our film is completely different from the original. The movie is a very clean comedy. It has a contemporary setting. "And also I got to work with three veteran and prolific actors like Anupam ji, Annu ji and Piyush ji. I could not have asked for more," said the actress, adding she has not watched the original film. 'The Shaukeens' has been directed by Abhishek Sharma of 'Tere Bin Laden' fame and produced by Akshay. It will hit theatres on November 7.

The New Excelsior theatre which used to have a preview theatre on its premises.

ushing across town at rush hour to catch previews of films you don’t particularly want to see, at a swanky but unwelcoming multiplex, is time to miss the good ol’ days; those long-ago preview theatres—the exclusive preserve of industry insiders and journos on the film beat. There used to be one above New Excelsior cinema, which didn’t last too long. Then there was everybody’s favourite Blaze at Colaba, owned by the friendly souls (Freny Variava and Pradeep Upoor) who produced some of the early Shyam Benegal films. This one was probably lost to remodeling. Then Broadway cinema in Dadar was demolished, and some BMC rule dictated that a small cinema had to be built on the new premises, so above the fabric showroom that still stands, was constructed the small Broadway mini theatre, where the press shows were held for many years, till the owners found better uses for its prime real estate. Sunil Dutt had built a small underground Ajanta dubbing studio-cum-preview theatre, adjoining his bungalow, just as Rajendra Kumar had built Dimple next to his house in

Bandra, and the Anand brother had built Ketnav (named after Dev Anand’s banner Navketan or maybe Chetan Anand’s son Ketan). Of the lot only Ketnav still remains, the foyer decorated with posters of Vijay Anand’s films. Prakash Mehra’s Sumeet, at Juhu has been

RINGSIDE VIEW Deepa Gahlot turned into a restaurant, or so one is told. While Farhan Akhtar has set up a smart preview theatre called Lightbox, some of the old ones remain, but not as popular as they used to be. Eros mini, with its sink-in cane chairs and a lounge with fabulous antique furniture. There gloriously art deco Liberty mini – it still looks so ’50s with dragons painted on the walls and antique light fixtures. Famous Studio’s DTS-enabled

theatre with freezing air-conditioning is almost out of press show circuit now. NFDC’s basement in Worli has been jazzed up with 3D projection and all, and a lot of the English film previews are held there. There’s theYash Raj Studio’s red-upholstered swanky affair dubbed Fort Knox by journos because of the hysterical security — that ensures you can come in the out gate and vice versa. Sunny Super Sound has renovated its small preview theatre too. Fun Republic complex in Andheri has one, but not used much for press shows. There’s the Star preview theatre at one of the maze-like lanes in Andheri. Even though the one at Film City (Adlabs before it changed hands) has the best projection, it’s a grind getting there. Bandra has Grace, a small theatre tucked away on the top floor of the Gaiety-Galaxy complex, where even the lift doesn’t go – an auditorium with bold polka dots and squares on the walls, like the shirt of a '70s hero, and lights blinking around the screen, and the nose-wrinkling smell of just-sprayed air freshner. Watching a press show at a multiplex is just not the same thing anymore!

Shah Rukh to do a double role in ‘Fan’

ollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will be next seen in YRF film 'Fan', will be reportedly playing a double role in the film. Sources claim that Khan will play himself as well as a commoner named Rahul (which seems to be SRK's favourite on-screen name) in the film, which is being directed by Maneesh Sharma. It is also being said that the film will have elements of humour and a series of incidents with mistaken identities, resulting in a comedy of errors. The makers are also planning to create a replica of Khan's residence Mannat at Film City for some scenes. The last time the King Khan was seen in a double role was in 'Duplicate', in which he played a naïve chef and a vicious criminal.

Bhansali wanted Rani to play Mary Kom? M

uch has been written film, which was diabout how Priyanka rected by Omung Chopra wowed everyone with Kumar. However, it is her role as feisty boxer MC said that the 'MarMary Kom in Sanjay Leela daani' star had reservaBhansali's production ven- tions about starring in a ture 'Mary Kom', but what film helmed by a debut many might not know is that director and so she Rani Mukerji was the original turned down the role, choice for the lead role! which later went to Sources claim that as Priyanka Chopra. Sanjay had worked with Rani Rani was last seen in YRF in 'Black' and 'Saawariya' and flick 'Mardaani', in which she was quite fond of her, he played a Crime Branch officer wanted the Bong beauty to out to crack a human traffickdon boxing gloves for his ing ring.

Ash planning mega bash for Big B? A

ishwarya Rai Bachchan is Bollywood's 'First Bahu' and this a responsibility she shoulders with style. Her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan will be turning 72 tomorrow (October 11), and Ash is going to make sure that it is a memorable one. She will be throwing a special party for him today (October 10), and this is something she has been planning for nearly three weeks in advance. She had meant it to be a surprise for Bachchan senior, but

he found out about it some days ago. Only close friends and family members have been invited for the do, which will be held in a five-star hotel. To make it special, Amitabh's favourite dishes will be on the menu and all his evergreen hits will be played at the party. Ash is simultaneously gearing up for her big screen comeback with Sanjay Gupta's 'Jazbaa'. Is there anything Aishwarya can't do?

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 841

ENIGMA CODE 841 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.

ACROSS: 1 Wicked light thrown on such a dinner? (9) 6 Good to taste (5) 9 Rescues, without the help of Left, uncivilised types (7) 10 Stopping cracking in ear (7) 11 Stories about raids (7) 12 Girl Ena accepted vile concoction (7) 13 The woman's fish, we hold are needed here, and in what other place? (5,4) 15 Called for someone at the hotel (5) 16 A good man to condemn a whip ! (5) 19 Such vociferous laughter as puts nonsense in flight (9) 22 Area of dead tissue deeply entrenched at court (7) 23 Free indeed, yet treated with scorn (7) 25 Big chap who was catapulted to fame (7) 26 It's different from the established pattern (7) 27 Assume as true that I have a job outside (5) 28 Left at sea to keep an eye on half of crew on duty (4,5)

DOWN: 1 The nut and the crank for instance, in court (5) 2 Make a mistake taking a vehicle over part of Spain (7) 3 In village centre, light coal (7) 4 Boot-repair equipment, according to ignominious racing results (5) 5 But this extension of the board does not come off in Autumn (5,4) 6 Have a meal - fish - brought in during the reorganisation (5-2) 7 Working up quietly to a revolution (7) 8 Canine cannibalism is so ruthless! (3,3,3) 13 Had risen with Martina inside lacking island housework (7-2) 14 It's not a heavy vessel, one anchored with a beacon (9)

The Clue: Overrun

S SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE DIMPLE, MEDDLE, PIMPLE, IMPEDE, MIDDLE, LIMPID, LIMPED

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highfliers at work (7) 21 Drawing in of service recruits? (7) 23 Day ended in port (5) 24 Do they pay their own way with avuncular talk? (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Name, 9 Flare, 10 Axed, 11 Nettle, 12 Tear-drop, 13 Charmers, 15 Quench, 17 Evident, 19 Net-cord, 22 Flight, 24 Acid test, 26 Break-out, 28 Log jam, 30 Hide, 31 Admen, 32 Rome. DOWN: 1 Wave, 2 Gestured, 3 Effete, 4 Baptise, 5 Petanque, 6 Caddie, 7 Demo, 14 Hovel, 16 Curls, 18 Not so bad, 20 Category, 21 Daytime, 23 Grades, 25 Inland, 27 Ruin, 29 Army.

QUICK CROSS 841

ACROSS: 1. Live together: sl. 6. Small altar: L. 7. Big rigs 8. Actor Michael 9. Poisonous snake

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

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MATH PYRAMID 841 17 Annoys by rubbing up the wrong way? (7) 18 Sweet way to put on standard corpulence?! (7) 20 Plainsmen and plainswomen, say,

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Character in Julius Caesar 2. Hill nymph 3. Muggy 4. Certain skirt 5. More lowly

MATHDOKU 841

HIDATO 841

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. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TODAY’S FORECAST

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Aries 2nd Ashwin Krishnapaksha Bharni Mesha (Aries) A.L.I. Red 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Your aspirations regarding your job or career will be met. You will meet influential people who will benefit you in your career and work dealings. If you have been estranged from a friend or a loved one you will be reunited or reconcile your differences. Romance is brewing and a new association could prove happy and lasting. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be of medium height with lovely eyes and ruddy complexion. They are honest, generous, forgiving but can be very obstinate. They generally are good in studies and hardworking. They attain success in their career after considerable effort. They generally lead successful life. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Keep a low profile. Certain developments at office make you apprehensive about your position. Try not to worry much about it. Keep out of power games and politics at work in your own interest and keep to yourself without taking sides. You will be a happier person. You begin to respond romantic overtures of someone who has persistently chased you. Be sure of yourself before getting involved.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Seek short-term benefits. You are likely to gain through speculative ventures. However, you have to be quick in concluding the task as early as possible. You will sign new agreements and contracts on profitable terms. Make sure that all paperwork is in order. You will be spending more time with the family, which will help to strengthen relationships. New associations have a promising future.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Growth in your work is highlighted. Each decision you take, you are moving forward. You have found direction, at last. You are going to be very much in demand for work. News from overseas will be favorable. There are possibilities for travel soon. There is chance for romance while traveling. Small compromises for the ones you love will go a long way in bonding with them. You will be happy with way a relationship is developing.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Payment materializes and money issues are resolved. Financial gains are foreseen through trading or commission. The employed can look forward to news of an increment or promotion. Those keen on going in for higher studies or research will get all the help and support that they need. Spontaneous outings with friends are better than planned ones. Love life is troublesome. Avoid seeking a solution because you will only succeed in confusing the issue further.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): It is better to cultivate good relationships with those that you work with. You are generally good at public relation but somehow you are today prone to commit blunders in your dealing with others today. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and wallowing in self pity. You seem have taken on more responsibilities, which is now the cause for stress and anxiety in your life. Things will ease up by evening.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Financially, the current cycle is bound to give you phenomenal gains in the future. The employed may be called upon to find and discuss ways to improve the situation and finances for the organization. You will achieve a personal goal and some recognition that you were seeking. In dealing with loved ones a softer and more cordial approach could help to get a better response.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Follow your intuition with regard to an important assignment and you will not go wrong. Gains are assured. Do not invest your money on other’s advice, for these are fraught with legal hassles. A trip to expand you business will work out in your favor. You may be keen to develop a new friendship further and are waiting for some response. You will have to make the first move.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You are well-informed in money matters but circumstances demand that you be more careful while dealing with loans and investments. It seems you are more than tempted to make large investment that the rumor in the market says is a sure shot winner. Don’t take any risk. Nothing much seems to be happening in your love life. Not that you are not inclined but other things are appearing to take priority.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): 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.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): There is a tricky work situation but with your experience you will be able to get over it. The future course of work is entirely in your hands. It is for you to make positive decisions and then stick by them. It may require more physical effort on your part. Profits are likely. Personal relationships too leave a lot to be desired. Be patient with those who are unreasonable today. The best of intentions can be misconstrued if not put across properly.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Partnerships and joint ventures may not be working out satisfactorily, but it is wise to stick to present plan for a while. Deal with the situation tactfully yet firmly else you could lose out financially and the enterprise could go into a tail spin. Avoid arguments. Too much stress could make you vulnerable to a difficult situation with a family member. Not being in control of your own emotions is also upsetting for you.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You can take a considered risk in fresh venture now which will lead to substantial gains later. Loans and sanctions come through especially if you want to start an independent business. Matters concerning applications and interviews will have favorable result. Your mate will be in a loving and romantic mood today but you may be more geared to getting some work done. Try to compromise and give in to the charms of your beloved who has eyes only for you.

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ACROSS: 1 Author ___ C. Chaudhuri (5) 6 One of the As of AAP (5) 9 Glutinous (7) 10 Ex-India batsman ___ Ali Baig (5) 11 That group (5) 12 Take pleasure in (5) 13 ___ someone's leg : making fun of or teasing someone? (7) 15 In ___ of : for the benefit of? (3) 17 Marvin and Majors (4) 18 Harden, turn into bone (6) 19 Mild cheese (5) 20 Brawl (6) 22 It is a sin to tell __ ___ : advice to be truthful? (1,3) 24 Like a fox, perhaps (3) 25 Writing implements (7) 26 States (5) 27 Dried plum (5) 28 A threadlike anatomical structure (5) 29 Give as part exchange in a purchase (5,2) 30 __ ___ of : via? (2,3) 14 Covered in green foliage (5) dian river (7) 31 Monetary unit of Zambia (5) 15 Garlic-flavored mayonnaise (5) 21 Sudden commotion (6) 16 In physics force is measured by 22 Playing a part (6) DOWN: 23 Treat badly (6) these units (5) 2 Stain (6) 18 Wind instruments usually of so- 25 A deadly sin (5) 3 ___ of : makes use of, in a way? (6) 26 Rectangular pier (4) prano pitch (5) 4 Prefix involving reversal of action or 19 "Vary cue" anagram for a South In- 28 Fish appendage (3) state (3) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD 5 Frosting (5) ACROSS: 3 Xebec, 8 Reman, 10 Chant, 11 Nor, 12 Rekha, 13 Troilus, 15 Of woe, 6 Examination by the coroner? (7) 18 Map, 19 Refill, 21 Abutted, 22 AOPA, 23 Beas, 24 Broiler, 26 Pierre, 29 Res, 31 Omaha, 32 Keep out, 34 Ozone, 35 Orb, 36 Fermi, 37 Skeet, 38 Blown. 7 Pallid, deathly pale (4) DOWN: 1 Genre, 2 Marimba, 4 Eyes, 5 Echoed, 6 Chaff, 7 Enrol, 9 Moo, 12 Rup8 Large group of mountain peaks (6) ture, 14 Lau, 16 Wiser, 17 Elise, 19 Retiree, 20 Harpo, 21 Apnea, 23 Bespoke, 24 12 Diplomatic messenger (5) Brazil, 25 Lee, 27 Impel, 28 Rhomb, 30 Cubed, 32 Knew, 33 Ore. 13 Entreaties (5)

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2099 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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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SUDOKU 2280 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.

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CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: O equals W

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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Nobody can tell you if what you're doing is good, meaningful or worthwhile. The more compelling the path, the more lonely it is

Afternoon WORD MINE

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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: 30 average; 34 good; 39 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: anode, candle, caned, canned, canoed, clad, clod, cloned, coda, code, cold, COLONNADE, condone, coned, conned, cooled, dale, dance, deacon, deal, dean, decal, dole, done, laced, lade, laden, lanced, land, lead, lend, load, loaned, lode, nodal, node, noodle, olden.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

DHONI BACKS HIS MEDIOCRE BOWLERS,

SAYS THEY DID A DECENT JOB SPORTS

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chase. "We needed a good start to chase that score. We started off really well but after the run out of Ajinkya (Rahane) we could not stop losing wickets," he said. "While chasing 320 if you keep losing wickets in quick succession, it becomes difficult for the batsmen. We lost too many wickets in close succession. It was important to get partnerships going." West Indies started the series as underdogs but the Indian skipper said he was not at all surprised by the performance of the Caribbeans in the first ODI.

OCHI: Barring Bhuvneshwar Kumar all the Indian bowlers leaked runs in the first ODI against West Indies, but home team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has backed his underfire bowling attack despite crashing to an embarrassing 124-run loss in the series opener here. India paid the price for some mediocre bowling as the Caribbeans, who were on the verge of boycotting the ODI, rode on Marlon Samuels' career-best equalling 126 not out to post a mammoth 321 for six at the Nehru Stadium. But Dhoni refused to put the blame on his bowlers, saying they did a "decent job". "What we have to evaluate is how the wicket was? I felt that it was a very good wicket to bat on. There was not much turn. Leaving aside Bhuvneshwar, most of our bowlers gave away runs. Considering this a total of 320 on this wicket, I feel our bowlers did a decent job," the skipper said. "I was quite happy with the death bowling. Our bowlers bowled quite consistently at the death. They maintained their lengths and we were able to put fielders in right areas. Overall, I am quite happy with the bowling," Dhoni said. "We bowled really well in

No threat to West Indies series: BCCI

NEW DELHI: The BCCI made it clear that there is absolutely "no threat" to India's ongoing home series against West Indies despite an acrimonious pay dispute between the visiting cricketers and its parent body which is yet to be resolved. "I want to clarify that there is no threat to the India versus West Indies series. The matches will go on as per schedule. In fact, I have spoken to a few officials from the WICB and have got assurance that there will be no disruption", BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel told PTI. "I got an e-mail from WICB chairman Dave Cameron, who thanked BCCI for playing a proactive role," he said. Patel said that the BCCI will be happy to help the WICB as a "mediator" once the series ends.

the death overs. The ground is not very big, so 320-325 is a par score on wicket like this." Medium pacer Bhuvneshwar was the most economical bowler for India, conceding just 38 runs off his 10 overs but failed to pick up any wicket. If India's bowling was

mediocre, their batting display can be turned as shoddy as the West Indies bundled out the hosts for just 197 runs in 41 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Asked Dhoni about India's batting performance, he said lack of partnerships and losing quick wickets rattled their

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EW YORK: India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the sole Indian sportsman to figure on Forbes' list of the world's most valuable athlete brands, a list that has been topped by American basketball player LeBron James and includes golfer Tiger Woods and tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Dhoni is ranked fifth with a brand value of USD20 million in 2014, slightly down from USD21 million last year. Forbes said Dhoni signed bat sponsorship deals with Spartan Sports and Amity University in late 2013, reportedly worth a combined USD4 million annually, up from the USD1 million Reebok was paying previously. Forbes's Most Valuable Athlete Brands in Sports lists 10 athletes whose endorsement income exceeded the endorsement income earned

by their peers by the largest amount during the past year. James tops the list with a brand value of USD37 million in 2014. The NBA's biggest marketing star pulled in a total of USD53 million from endorsers like Nike, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Upper Deck. The publication said for the first time since 2007, the top athlete brand is not Woods but James, who will be rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers after fours season and two National Basketball Association (NBA) titles with the Miami Heat. James pulled in USD53 million off the court during the past year and his brand is worth USD37 million, which is the amount his endorsement and non-basketball earnings exceeded the average top 10 off the court earners in the NBA. Woods is ranked second and has a 2014 brand value of USD36 million.

"I think they batted really well. They have a fantastic ODI squad. They can bat till nine and they have got proper five bowlers besides a strong bench strength. All of them were quite experienced in bowling in death overs. They bowled consistently in the same areas. They have got the right kind of players," Dhoni said. Asked to analyse the reason behind India's embarrassing defeat, Dhoni said: "They batted really well. We could not get too many wickets with the new ball. "They were hitting the big shots. We

couldn't put pressure on them and gave them easy singles." Vice-captain Virat Kohli's scored just two runs yesterday, but Dhoni backed his deputy to return to form soon. "At the end of the day if you are looking to chase 300 plus runs, one or two players can't achieve it. He (Kohli) is having a lean period and I sure he will come back to form soon We have to give him time. This is something new for him. He will get back to his usual form and score big runs," Dhoni said.

SL NARAYANAN SHOCKS POLISH GM KAMIL DRAGUN 30

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UNE: SL Narayanan has been a regular visitor to Pune for Maharashtra Chess League (MCL) and had gained a reputation for shocking seeded players. In the fourth round of the LIC World Junior Chess championship in progress at Hotel Hyatt, the teenager from Kerala true to his reputation once again upset higher rated Polish GM Kamil Dragun to bring cheer to the Indian camp. In the girls section, Padmini Rout defeated Mona Khaled of Egypt and has once again joined overnight sole leader Daria Pustovoitova at the top of the points tally with 3.5 points at the time of going to press. The top board game between overnight sole leader Daria Pustovoitova and her Russian compatriot Aleksandra Goryachkina in a Slav defence ended in a draw after 38 moves. Maria Ivana Furtado playing with Black pieces held higher rated IM Meri Arabidze to a draw after 35 moves and is trailing half a point behind the leaders. In the open section Cori Jorge of Peru with four points in as many rounds shot into

tics, I tried to play positionally and succeeded” said Shardul. In a Queen’s Gambit Declined game Narayan was better in the Opening stages but lost way mid-way against Dragun. “ Then, I desperately had to try and create complications on the board or risk a loss. Fortunately for me Kamil misplayed and once my knight broke through in the centre, the road to victory was clear” said the shy and un-assuming lad who pocketed the point after 47 moves.

S L Narayanan won against higher rated Polish GM Kamil Dragun at the ongoing LIC World Junior Chess Championship 2014 in Pune. sole lead with a victory over Idani Pouya of Iran even as the encounter between other over-night joint leaders Vladislav Kovalev of Belarus and Wei Yi of China ended in a deadlock. Narayanan, Wei, Kovalev are trailing half a point behind the leader even as other games were in progress at the time of going to press. Vidit Santosh Gujrathi conceded another half

NOTICE TO DEBTORS & CREDITORS UNDER SECTION 17 OF MCS ACT 1960 & RULE 16(3) NOTICE is hereby given that Sultanabad Arafat Co-operative Housing Society Ltd; Plot no.16, Behram Baug Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai - 400102, and Sultanabad Dwar Co-operative Housing Society Ltd; Plot no. 15, Behram Baug Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai - 400 102, have submitted a proposal dated 26/12/2013 to this office for Amalgamation in Sultanabad Ashiyana Co-operative Housing Society Ltd; Plot no. 14, Behram Baug Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai- 400 102. In this regard Notice is hereby given to all the Creditors & Debtors that all three Societies have convened Special General Meeting for Amalgamation of both the Societies viz. Sultanabad Arafat Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. and Sultanabad Dwar Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. into Sultanabad Ashiyana Co-operative Housing Ltd. and a Resolution to that effect has been passed unanimously. The Detail of the Amalgamation is as under: (1) Names of the Society : (i) Societies coming together : (a) Sultanabad Arafat Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. Plot no.16, Behram Baug Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai - 400102 (b) Sultanabad Dwar Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. Plot no.16, Behram Baug Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai- 400102 (ii)Name of the Society in which above Societies are to be Amalgamated: (a) Sultanabad Ashiyana Co-operative Housing Society Ltd; Plot No.14, Behram Baug Road, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai- 400102 (2) The Schedule and details of Assets and Liabilities of the Society to be Amalgamated : Is available in the respective Society’s office or at the office of the concerned Dy.Registrar Co-op. Societies. (3) Names of the committee Members of the Society: Is available in the respective Society’s office or at the office of the concerned Dy.Registrar Co-op. Societies. (4) Names of the Debtors and Creditors : Is available in the respective Society’s office or at the office of the concerned Dy.Registrar Co-op. Societies. Any person whose interest is affected by the proposed Amalgamation, shall approach this office with documentary evidences within one month from the date of this Notice. No option is exercised and if no objection is received within one month, it will be assumed that the interested persons have assented to the decision and shall proceed with the process of Amalgamation. s/d(Mahendra Mhaske) Dy.Registrar Co-op.Societies K-West Ward, Mumbai, 69-A, MHADA Bldg, Bandra (E) Mumbai - 400 051

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a point to Chinese GM Lu Shanglei and has tallied 3 points. 10-year-old Nihal Sarin who created waves in the first three rounds of this tournament co-sponsored by Amanora, ONGC, Jain Irrigation and Everstone was defeated by Rahuri based Shardul Gagare. “ It was a very complicated game and knowing that Nihal is good at tac-

Important Results of Open section (Indians unless specified): Vladislav Kovalev (Blr)- 3.5 drew Wei Yi (Chn)-3.5; Pouya Idani (Iri)- 3 lost to Cori Jorge (Per)-4 ;Vidit Santosh Gujrathi-3 drew Lu Shanglei (Chn)3; N Srinath Vladimir Federov (Rus); Karen Grigoryan (Arm)-3.5 bt Aravindh Chithambaram-2.5 ; Kamil Dragun(Pol)- 2.5 lost to S Narayanan-3.5 ; Ufuk Arat (Tur)-2.5 lost to Mikhail Antipov (Rus)-3.5 ; Gabriel Grigoriy (Sui)-3 drew Ankit Rajpara-3 ; Ganesh R -3 drew Sahej Grover-3 ; Duda Jan-Krzysztof (Pol) Aryan Tari ; Robin Van Kampen (Ned)-3 bt Prince Bajaj-2 ; Diptayan Ghosh Irakli Beradze (Geo); Shardul Gagare -3 bt Nihal Sarin-2.

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Rizvi College with the Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Football shield.

Rizvi defend Mumbai University football crown M

UMBAI: Rizvi College successfully defended their Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Football Tournament crown on Tuesday, when they defeated Pillai College 3-2 in a close final at the Mumbai University sports ground, Marine Lines. Sagar Bedekar, Raunak Killinger, Siddharth Nayak struck a goal each in the team’s victory while Abhishek Ambekar and Rahul Bheke netted apiece for Pillai College. This was Rizvi’s 14th Inter-College title in two decades. In the semifinal, Rizvi College had it easy against St Andrew’s 3-1

while Khalsa College struggled to put up a fight against a strong Rizvi outfit in the quarterfinal played. Trustee Javed Rizvi expressed happiness over the team’s performance. “The football team has been pretty consistent. Their performance and results make us proud. The challenge is to maintain the standard,” said Rizvi. Coach Zakir Hussain was all praise of his players. “We dominated right throughout the game (final). We may have conceded few goals but it was due to our faults. We missed close to five to six chances intially. In the end we are happy with the result,” said Mr Hussain.

‘India should develop hockey from grassroots’

OCHI: Architect of India's memorable hockey win against Pakistan in the Asiad final, goalkeeper PR Sreejesh today said that the quality of domestic players was low and stressed the need to develop the sport from the grassroot level to get more international medals. "The quality of players at the domestic level is very low when they come to the Indian camp. From that level to reach the international level,

they will have to do lot of hard work at the Indian camp," Sreejesh said at a meet-the-press programme. The India vice-captain, who effected brilliant saves in the shoot-out helping the team clinch an Asian Games gold after 16 years, said it would take a year to reach international standards. Sreejesh said that Australia, have maintained their supremacy for quite sometime now.

Nishant Milind Dewulkar ended as the runner-up during the Maharashtra State Ranking Tennis Tournament 2014 at Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association – Colaba for the boys under 10 age group recently. The student of Ryan International School-Sanpada, won the semi final against no.2 seeded Prabjit Chandok and lost to Achal Samanth in the final. He is being coached by Jaywant Nikam.

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UMBAI: I-League club Mumbai FC have added prolific Brazilian striker Josimar Da Silva Martins to their squad to boost up their attack. The 30-year-old forward netted 13 goals in 23 I-League matches for Mohammedan Sporting which was the second highest tally of goals last season. "It's going to be really exciting playing here for this club. Mumbai FC has always been a difficult team to beat. I, along with my new teammates, want to help the club move higher up the table. There are so many good players at this club," said the new signee. "I have always liked playing in Mumbai, it's a beautiful city with enthusiastic people and I look forward to working with (head coach) Khalid Jamil and (manager) Henry Picardo. I am eager to meet my new team-mates. I-League is getting stronger by the season with better players and more professional clubs coming into the fray," he added. Josimar comes with a good mix of experience and his previous clubs include Mohammedan SC, Salgaocar and Prayag United in India and Ponte Preta and Clube De Regatas in Brazil. "Josimar is a fantastic signing for us. He will provide a focal point for all our attacks and I see him scoring a lot of goals for us this season. He is a confident lad," said club's head coach Jamil. "Besides his sterling work up front, his link up play too is really good. Josimar brings with him vast experience of playing in the ILeague as well as robust and consistent performances over the past few seasons," Jamil added. Mumbai FC manager Picardo said, "We all know what Josimar is capable of. We have all seen his exploits at previous clubs. ”

OCHI (RUSSIA): Just days after Jules Bianchi's life-threatening accident at the rain-lashed Japanese Grand Prix, Formula One drives into another controversy this weekend with the opening practice sessions for the inaugural Russian Grand Prix. As the 25-year-old Frenchman battles for his life in Yokkaichi, the Formula One circus has set up camp at a new semi-street circuit created in the sprawling park built to host the 2014 winter Olympic Games last January. To many observers, in the outside world, F1's arrival in the Black Sea resort close to the Georgia border is

a cynical commercial exercise that, by association, endorses Russia's, and president Vladimir Putin's, behaviour in the conflicts in the Crimea and Ukraine this year. To Bernie Ecclestone, the widespread criticism and many calls to cancel this race, are ill-judged and ignored. "We are happy, the sponsors appear to be happy, so we carry on," F1's ringmaster told The Times. "No one has spoken to me about this race or told me that we cannot go. The sanctions do not affect us and what we are doing is not illegal." As the political arguments rage, the sport's leading figures are almost certain to restrict their comments on

the first new circuit introduced in the calendar since Austin, Texas, in 2012, to bland technical assessments while being more engaged by concerns for their stricken colleague and the circumstances of his accident. But amid the confusion, intensified by the prospect of the Russianowned Marussia team arriving without Bianchi and Russia's representative rookie driver Daniil Kvyat reacting to his promotion next season from Toro Rosso to Red Bull, as successor to Ferrari-bound four-time champion German Sebastian Vettel, a new event will unfold.

Actor Hrithik Roshan joins FC Pune City as co-owner Tricia nets brace

UMBAI: Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan joined the Indian Super League (ISL) bandwagon as he became a coowner of FC Pune City, one of the eight franchises that will be competing in the tournament starting Sunday. The Rajesh Wadhawan Groupowned Pune franchise announced its association with the star here. Roshan said, "I am honoured to be associated with the Indian Super League (ISL), which represents India's first effort at professional football. It is definitely the next big sporting brand in our country and will give young football talent a solid platform. I hope my partnership with FC Pune City adds further strength to the team and star players' football expertise." Speaking on the development, Gaurav Modwel, CEO, FC Pune City said, "We are extremely pleased to have Hrithik Roshan as a co-owner

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Bollywood actor and Chennaiyin FC co-owner Abhishiek Bachchan during the launch of the team jersey along with his team players in Mumbai on Thursday. of FC Pune City. He is a youth icon and his association with FC Pune City will give us a huge impetus in connecting with the youth. With

the ISL, we want to make football a household name and the star power of Hrithik will help us drawing audiences across categories."

MUMBAI: Tricia Collaco with a brace and Renee Talati with a goal helped St. Anne High Sch. (Fort) register a 3-0 win over Bombay Int. School in their under-14 girls league match of the MSSA Inter School football tournament at the School Sports Centre here today. Other results: B-14-III-E: Bombay Int.Sch.(Babulnath) (0) drew With Christ Church Int.Sch.(B) (Byculla) (0); B-14-IIIF: St. Mary ICSE ‘B’(Mazgaon) (1) (Arshan Kazi) drew With Activity High Sch. (Peddar Rd.)(1) (Jash Shah); B-14-III-E: Antonio D’Souza High Sch.(Byculla) failed to turn up against Pawar (Bhandup); B-14-III-C: Sacred Heart High Sch.(Worli)(4) (Pratham Shah 2, Shoham 1, Mayuresh 1)) beat Jamnabai Sch. ‘B’(Juhu) (0); B14-III-C: R.N.Poddar (CBSE) (Santcruz) (1) (Aryan Agarwal) drew with Manekji Cooper (Juhu) (1) (Manatt Sawhney).

Duma or Wind Stream for Governor’s Cup

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YSORE: There are eight races today and the first starts at 1.30 p.m. The Governor’s Cup has only six runners. Either Duma with Sainath up or Wind Stream with John up should win the race.

CARD AND SELECTIONS

1. The Shanthinikethan Plate - Div.II 1200 M 1.30 P.M. 1. Princess Of Syria 60 A.Vishwanath 2. Emancipation 59 D.K.Ashish 3. Honourable Empress 58 A.Ramu 4. Simra 58 P.Kiran Rai 5. Tic Tac Toe 57.5 T.S.Jodha 6. Liquid Asset 56.5 A.Ashok Kumar 7. Cute Beast 55 S.Chethan Kalay 8. Mr Charm 55 M.Prasad 9. Red Bud 54 Irvan Singh 10. Sonathegoldengirl 53 S.Mubarak 11. Attractor 51.5 B.Harish 12. Immaculate 51.5 Arshad Alam Win: Tic Tac, Simra 2. The Shanthinikethan Plate - Div.I 1200 M 2 P.M. 1. Fire Storm 62.5 A.Vishwanath 2. Fortunate One 62.5 S.Chethan

Kalay 3. Standing Tall 62.5 A.Ashhad Asbar 4. Super Saloni 62.5 K.Anil 5. Appy's Pride 62 Ajeet Kumar 6. Inspirator 61.5 Vivek 7. Icecream 61 B.Harish 8. Shahraan 61 B.L.Naveen 9. Flirting King (20) 60 Nassar Alam 10. Balance Of Nature 59.5 P.Kiran Rai 11. Silhouette 58.5 Irvan Singh 12. Recordmaker 57 M.Prasad Win: Inspirator, Icecream

3. The Sri V.B.Ramachandran Memorial Trophy - Div.II 1400 M 2.30 P.M. 1. Time To Time 60 Melvyn Maseyk 2. Tiger Eyes 58.5 Afsar Khan 3. Golden Wisdom 58 N.Ramesh Kumar 4. Summer Sensation 58 A.Ramu 5. Lady Charmer 57.5 Withdrawn 6. The Guardian 57 A.Ashhad Asbar 7. You’re Rocking 57 B.Harish 8. Cherry Hinton 56.5 Mohammed Shoaib 9. Nanuk 56.5 Y.S.Srinath 10. Sivanta 56 M.Prasad 11. April Star 55.5 S.R.Santosh

Kumar 12. Above And Beyond 54.5 S.Chethan Kalay Win: Summer Sensation, Cherry Hinton

4. The Smt.Maliniraje Prasad Memorial Trophy 1200 M 3 P.M. 1. Frenemee 65 P.Kiran Rai 2. Will Star 62.5 Y.S.Srinath 3. Rio Grande (82) 61 A.Vishswanath

MYSORE RACES

4. Secret Plan (80) 60 D.Gnaneshwar 5. Cool Hand 58 A.Ramu 6. Alizadeh 55 Withdrawn 7. Azure Fire 55 Janardhan Paswan 8. Click 53.5 S.Chethan Kalay 9. Ben Ten 53 S.R.Santosh Kumar 10. Absolute Pleasure 51.5 Anil Baandal 11. Wind And Flight 51.5 Ajeet Kumar 12. Smooth Glider 51 A.Ashhad Asbar Win: Smooth Glider, Click 5. The Sri V.B.Ramachandran Memorial Trophy - Div.I 1400 M

3.30 P.M. 1. Hatchet Harry 62 B.L.Naveen 2. As Always 58.5 A.Vishwanath 3. Ceasaria 56.5 K.Anil 4. Viva Diva 56.5 A.Ashok Kumar 5. Luc Divine 55.5 Arshad Alam 6. Oriental Image 55.5 D.Gnaneshwar 7. Red Admiral 55.5 Withdrawn 8. Love Is Life 55 A.Ramu 9. Rakshitha 55 A.Ashhad Asbar 10. Young Gallant 55 M.Prasad 11. Little Brown Jug 54.5 Irvan Singh 12. Croziet Deepak Singh Win: As Always, Young Gallant 6. The Governor's Cup 2000 M 4 P.M. 1. Super Storm 60 Saddam Hussain 2. Wind Stream 60 S.John 3. Charlatan 58 Ryan Marshall 4. Duma 56.5 Y.S.Srinath 5. Ambitious Reward 56 D.K.Ashish 6. Spinning Chakram 54.5 V.R.Jagdeesh Win: Duma, Wind Stream 7. The Original Vel B.Ashok Kumar Memorial Cup 1200 M 4.30 P.M. 1. Bourbon Street 61.5 Withdrawn

2. Ice Skater 58.5 M.Prasad 3. Esoterical 58 Y.S.Srinath 4. Mountain Mynah 57.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 5. Tusker 57 J.Paswan 6. Carisa 56.5 P.Kiran Rai 7. Born For Beauty 55.5 Ajeet Kumar 8. Impedimenta 55 Nassar Alam 9. Rising Romeo 55 D.Gnaneshwar 10. Midtown Magic 54.5 Afsar Khan 11. Country's Beauty 54 Saddam Hussain 12. Mother Ewa 54 Shiva Kumar Win: Esoterical, Country’s Beauty

8. The Delhi Plate 1400 M 5 P.M. 1. Strive And Serve 62 A.Ramu 2. Kohinoor Glamour 61 Arshad Alam 3. Indian 59.5 S.Chethan Kalay 4. Sutton Prince 59.5 S.Mubarak 5. Queens Colour 59 Afsar Khan 6. Black Dragon 57.5 Ajeet Kumar 7. Dominica 57 S.R.Santosh Kumar 8. Sharp Girl 56 Dharmendar 9. Natural Nine 53 Irvan Singh 10. Neron 52.5 P.Kiran Rai 11. Belle Etoile 52 A.Vishwanath 12. Rickety Rock 52 V.R.Jagdeesh Win: Natural Nine

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