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rotesters demanding the fall of the Pakistani government blockaded parliament and key ministries on Wednesday in the latest round of a week-long political drama that has shaken the restive nucleararmed nation.

Late evening developments however put the situation as having become less tense after the Pakistan Army indicated that it was not interested in staging a coup but was wanting to ensure that there was no irreversible breakdown of law and order.

Earlier, Imran Khan and popular cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri had, on Tuesday, led follow-

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ers in a late-night march on the parliament building, the culmination of a week-long standoff with prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Khan and Qadri contend that last year's general election that swept Sharif to power by a landslide was rigged, and they are demanding his resignation.

Qadri repeated his demand for Sharif to quit and install a "national government", and ordered his followers to stop lawmakers leaving a national assembly sitting called to debate the crisis. His activists occupied the main entrances to parliament but the MPs left the building by a back entrance without incident.

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IN DEFENCE OF ADARSH The Indian Army claims ownership of Adarsh land, while the CHS members produce what they term is an equally valid claim to it

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Elsewhere in Islamabad's high-security government "red zone", followers of Qadri's Pakistan Awami Tehreek movement blocked the entrance to an office complex housing numerous ministries.

Under the gaze of riot police, they said they would not allow any ministers or MPs to leave until Sharif quit.

The showdown has added to the sense of instability in a country struggling with a homegrown Taliban insurgency, a crippling power crisis and a sluggish economy.

Neither protest leader has

wo weeks ago, in a reply to a query raised by Adarsh Housing Society under the Right To Information Act, the Headquarter of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area (HQ MG & G) said it has no infor-

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Pakistani police officers standing guard near the Parliament building to confront the tens of thousands of protesters who entered Islamabad's high-security Red Zone, after arriving in the capital from Lahore in convoys on Wednesday. Inset: Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri and Imran Khan.

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The 47-year-old female was the most critical of all the women who had adversely reacted to the injections

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aslok Hospital on Wednesday organised an International Cochlear Implant Symposium to demonstrate new surgical techniques by Prof Jacqueline Magnan and Prof J M Hans from France and Dr Dillon D'Souza and Dr Sandra Desa Souza from Jaslok Hospital.

Five children, who underwent implant surgeries at this hospital in the last couple of years under Dr Sandra and Dr Dillon, demonstrated their ability to hear and speak during lectures given in the event. Also, three deaf children will be operated today for live surgical demonstrations. These kids hail from Maharashtra and MP. Besides operating live, a lecture was given on Bilateral Cochlear Implantation.

Speaking about the Cochlear Implant (CI), Dr Sandra explained how it will help deaf children hear. “CI is an electronic device whose internal component is implanted during surgery while the external component is later worn on the body as a speech processor. With the implant, children born deaf can hear and be taught to speak while patients who become deaf after acquiring speech are given hearing so that they can continue living normally,” said Dr Sandra, who is also the Director of ENT at Jaslok Hospital.

The implant which costs around Rs 5.32 lakh to Rs 8.5 lakh will be given for free to those who cannot afford it. “The funds for these implants are sponsored by Tata Group, Siddhivinayak Temple Trust, Shirdi Saibaba Temple, Salman Khan etc. Even the PM fund is being used for this purpose,” said Dr Sandra.

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f the 28 women who suffered from an adverse reaction after they were administered ceftriaxone and cefotaxime, antibiotics that are generally used for fever cases, on Monday evening at BMC-run Bhabha hospital in Kurla, one died on Tuesday night.

Saira Sheikh (47) had been rushed to KEM hospital when she, like the others in the women's medicine ward, started exhibiting intense allergic reaction after being administered with the injection.

She started experiencing a burning sensation in her body and uneasiness. Saira was the one whose condition was the most critical and on Tuesday night she passed away.

Noor Mohammad Sheikh, husband of the deceased said, “Saira had been admitted to Bhabha hospital for typhoid. She had started feeling better and was to be discharged soon. On Monday evening, she was given an injection that had an adverse effect on her. And on Tuesday night she died.”

The family alleges that the situation at Bhabha hospital was not well handled and that it was only after a wait of two hours that an ambulance got Saira to KEM hospital.

“Saira was not vomitting like the other women who also suffered from the reaction to the drugs and so was kept on hold for some time for the transfer. Maybe this delay deteriorated her condition further and led to her death,” said Farid Khan, a relative of the deceased.

Saira had to be shifted immediately to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) after reaching KEM

“As the saying goes, the dentist is not expensive, neglect is,” said Dr Varsha Daryanani, paediatric dentist at Crown Corner

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ental problems when detected at a later stage in life can be very expensive and can cause a lot of damage in a person, both physically and financially. The ADC interacted with well known dentists in the city to find out the cause for common dental problems in Indians and probably preventions and solutions.

“There is less awareness about dental problems in India as compared to other countries and that is one of the main reasons for tooth problems at an early age. In other countries, salt is fluoridated and the fluoride level in water is also maintained. Unfortunately in India, the government this is not the case. We organise many check-ups in offices and schools and have noticed that the children in the municipal schools are malnourished and children in private schools have a lot of

hospital.

“We had been told by the doctors at KEM that Saira's condition is very critical and that we pray that she recovers. Her vomit was green in colour and her Saira Sheikh tongue had turned black. We knew that her chances of survival were bleak,” said Noor Mohammed.

The family is awaiting the post mortem report from state run JJ hospital and their statement has been taken by the Kurla Police.

“We will find out what went

some revelations that have come to it from the doctors.

The fact which needs answers is that these drugs have not been administered to the affected women for the first time and have been used at the hospital since July this year and that the same drugs from the same batch had been administered to four men in the men's ward two or three days before this incident happened but they did not have any reaction.

“These are the questions which even we want answered. It is curious that the men did not show any reaction while so many women simultaneously developed such allergic reactions. This was not the first

wait for the report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to check if the problem was in the medicines.”

As far as Saira's death is concerned, Dr Shubhangi Parker, Dean, KEM hospital, said, “She was very critical. Her platelet count had fallen drastically and all her parameters like blood pressure and pulse were unstable. She was in a septic shock syndrome. We did our best to save her but she passed away.”

When asked about the cause of death, Dr Parker said, “The cause of death can be ascertained only after the post mortem report arrives. We are also awaiting the reports of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test that we had conducted on her because she had a history of fever and chills. There is an underlying pathology of fever. So right now, we cannot say for sure if the drug reaction caused the death or the underlying pathology is the cause or the death happened because the drug reaction aggravated the underlying condition. But yes, when she arrived at KEM, her blood reports revealed that Pancytopenia had already set in.”

Pancytopenia is a medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets. According to Dr Parker, it is a symptom for fever cases. Three thousand vials of Vials of the antibiotic drugs Ceftriaxone and Cefotaxime. cefotaxime and 3,714 vials of ceftriaxone from the batch that had these wrong. This is not only about my dose of these medicines for the questionable drugs had arrived at wife. So many others have been af- women as well. So, we need to Kurla's Bhabha hospital out of fected as well. We want justice. We check if any of them showed any re- which 2,320 vials of cefotaxime and will pursue this matter and take it to action to these medicines previ- 2,170 vials of ceftriaxone have been the highest authority,” said Noor ously. These medicines have been distributed at various wards at the Mohammad. Saira, who is originally in use since end of July at the hospi- hospital but how many vials have from Mahabaleshwar and a resident tal and are commonly used drugs been used, is yet to be found out by of Kasai wada in Kurla has two chil- for fever,” said Dr Suhasini Nagda, the BMC. Director of major BMC hospitals. dren Adil (23) and Sanya (21).

As of now, the use of these drugs The BMC has decided to set up a Dr Nagda also said, “From what we has been stopped across all the hoscommittee comprising experts in have gathered from our enquiry, pitals and substitutes are being medicine from the BMC tertiary there have been no slip-up from the used, informed Dr Nagda. hospitals which will look into this hospital's side with regards to either The remaining patients at Sion entire issue and investigate all as- storage of drugs or their administra- and KEM hospitals are alright and pects. The BMC itself is surprised at tion to patients. So now we have to most will be discharged soon.

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Children who underwent Cochlear Implantation also demonstrated their abilities to hear and speak at a symposium

Bhabha Hospital crisis:

The dental solution

Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Jaslok demonstrates CI techniques

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Dr. Taiba Quraishi and Dr. Varsha Daryanani at a Dental Camp, yesterday. cavities, said Dr Daryanani, adding, the dentists cannot recognise a dis“I urge people to get a dental check ease called 'occlusal' which is when up at least once a month or once in they grind their teeth unknowingly.

This is a hereditary factor or could be six months. It is very important.”

Dr Taiba Quraishi, restorative den- caused because of faulty crowns or tist at Crown Corner, said, “Most of stress, and results in the wear and

tear of the teeth. The symptoms include early morning pain in the muscles, tooth fracture and sensitivity of the teeth. One of the basic preventive method we suggest is to wear a night guard. This disease goes unnoticed by people until it gets bad and can have a lot of effects.”

About dental issues with children, Quraishi said, “There are two types of mothers, those who do not bother at all and those who insist on bringing their children to the dentist every month. However, mothers should be aware of the various problems that can occur to their children's teeth.”

Dr Daryanani says that the toothpaste one picks is the most important dental decision. “A toothpaste should be selected based on the age of the person using it. There are many products available and research is being conducted every month. People should be made aware about this.”

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04 CHANGE OF BIRTHDATE I Chandrika Pradeep Jain have changed my Birth date from Fifteenth December Nineteen Seventy-two to Fifteenth December Nineteen SeventySix vide Maharashtra Govt.

Gazette (U-11483) dt. 26.6.2014 – 2.7.2014.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Hiren Bharatkumar Shah to Hiren Bharat Shah as per Affidavit No. LB-758734.

C-19827 I have changed my name from Bharatkumar Ratilal Shah to Bharat Ratilal Shah as per Affidavit No. LB-758733.

C-19828 I have changed my name from Jyoshanaben Bharatkumar Shah to Jyotsana Bharat Shah as per Affidavit No. LB-758736.

C-19829 I have changed my name from Nipulkumar Balvantrai Timbadia to Nipul Balvantrai Timbadia as per Affidavit.

C-19830 I Chandralekha Nemichand Jain have changed my name to Chandrika Pradeep Jain vide Maha. Govt. Gazette (U-94076) dt. 12.6.2014-18.6.2014.

C-19832 I have changed my name from Khiyati Bharat Makati to Khyati Bharatkumar Makati as per Affidavit C-19833 I have changed my name from Aratiben Jayantilal Siddhapura to Aarti Harshad Kanadia as per Affidavit C-19834 I have changed my name from Khan Arshia to Miss. Arshiya Sultan Khan as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-19835 I have changed my name from Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed Abdulla Shaikh, to ‘Mohamed Yusuf Sayyad’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/07/2014.

C-19836 I have changed my name from Shanker Vasudev Haldankar, to ‘Shankar Vasudev Haldankar’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/08/2014.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Westin Lester Misquith (old name) to Westin Paul Misquith (new name) as per deedpoll Affidavit C-19857

I have changed my name from Ruksana Maqsood, to ‘Maswala Ruksana Maqsood’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/08/2014.

I have changed my name from Rameshchandra Jayantilal Shah to Ramesh Jayantilal Shah as per Affidavit dated: 16 Aug 2014 C-19858

C-19843 I have changed my name from Maqsood Abdul Latif, to ‘Maswala Maqsood Abdul Latif’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/08/2014.

C-19844 I have changed my name from Yasser Maqsood, to ‘Maswala Yasser Maqsood’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/08/2014.

C-19845 I have changed my name from Shabana Noor Islam, to ‘Shaikh Shabana Noor Islam’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 16/08/2014.

C-19846 I have changed my name from Sadiya Bano, to ‘Khan Sadiya Khursheed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/08/2014.

I have changed my name from Urmilaben Dalpatlal Kothari to Urmila Ramesh Shah as per Affidavit dated: 16 Aug 2014 C-19859 I have changed my name from Jitendrakumar Singh to Jitendra Singh as per Affidavit dated: 20 Aug 2014 C-19860 We “Mr. Venkatesh Venkat Rao” & “Mrs. Meera Venkatesh Rao” have changed name of our minor son from “Venkatnath Venkat Rao” to “Venkatnath Venkatesh Rao” as per Affidavit date 19th August” 2014.

C-19861 I have changed my name from “Ketaki Sabaji Terse” to “Ketki Sabaji Terse” as per Affidavit dated 04th November’ 2013.

C-19847 I have changed my name from Parekh Prashant Yogendra, to ‘Parikh Prashant Yogendra’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/08/2014.

C-19848 I have changed my name from Lilani Nita Vithaldas, to ‘Parikh Neeta Prashant’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/08/2014.

C-19849 I have changed my name from Niki Vicky Behrani to Shweta Vicky Behrani as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

C-19850 I have changed my name from Maryambi Abdul Karim Ansari to Maryam Abdul Karim Ansari as per Gazette No(X-75172)

C-19862 I have changed my name from “Ku Jaishree Haridas Shah” to “Jayshree Sharad Shah” as per Affidavit dated 10th August 2014.

C-19863 I have changed my name from “Heenaben Vora” to “Heena Vora” as per Affidavit dated 10th August’ 2014.

C-19864

I have changed my name from Mohd. Eqbal Mohabat Ali Shaikh to Eqbal Mohabat Ali Shaikh as per Maharashtra Gazette No.(U-14002) C-19852

I have changed my name from Alim Abdul Sattar Pilpile, to ‘Alimuddin Abdul Sattar Pilpile’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/08/2014.

C-19839

I have changed my name from Kapil Kotnis Todarwal to Kapil Todarwal as per Affidavit dated 30th July 2014.

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C-19854 I have changed my name from Laxmikant Dattatray Karande to Vikrant Dattatray Karande as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X-103426) C-19855 I have changed my name from Zaitunnisa Mohammed Siraj to Jaibunnisa Mohammed Siraj Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19856

I have changed my name from Rahim Khan to Rahimuddin Khan as per Affidavit C-19872 I have changed my name from Rizwan, Rahim Khan to Rizwanuddin Rahimuddin Khan as per Affidavit C-19873 I have changed my name from Danappa to Danappa Wadawadagi as per Affidavit C-19874 I have changed my name from Vanita Chander Hiranandani to Vinita Chander Hiranandani as per Affidavit C-19875 I have changed my name from Ghanshyam Sirumal Haryani to Ghansham Sirumal Haryani as per Affidavit C-19876 I have changed my name from Salim Mansuri to Mohd Salim Mansoori as per Affidavit C-19877 I have changed my name from Nafrunnisa to Zafeera Mohd Salim Mansoori as per Affidavit C-19878 I have changed my name from Mohd Mokeem Mohd Vakeel to Mohd Mokeem Mohd Vakeel Ansari as per Affidavit C-19879 I have changed my name from Sawant Shyam to Sawant Shyamrao as per Affidavit C-19880 I have changed my name from Mohammed Umer Shaikh to Mohammed Umar Patel as per Affidavit C-19881

I have changed my name from Smruti Anand Joshi to Smruti Ramesh Savarkar as per Affidavit C-19865

I have changed my name from Khalique Ahmed Ansari to Khalik Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit C-19882

I have changed my name from Maheshkumar Sudhamomal Kanjan to Mahesh Sudhamomal Kanjan as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Ananthan to Anandan Dewar as per Affidavit C-19883

C-19866

I have changed my name from Senthamarai to Sendhamarai Anandan Dewar as per Affidavit

C-19851

I have changed my name from Priya Kapil Todarwal to Priya Todarwal as per Affidavit dated 30th July 2014.

I have changed my name from Lakdawala Mohammed Humza Abdul Latif, to ‘Lakdawala Humza Abdul Latif’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/08/2014.

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I have changed my name from Abdul Latif Maqsood, to ‘Maswala Maqsood Abdul Latif’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/08/2014.

C-19842

I have changed my name from Ms. Shardaben Khetsi Senghani, to ‘Mrs. Sharda Hiralal Ramani’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 14/08/2014.

C-19838

I have changed my name from Aijaz Abdul Razak, to ‘Memon Aijaz Abdul Razak’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 16/08/2014.

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We, Sanjay Dewaji Chimurkar and Lalita Sanjay Chimurkar had changed our minor daughter’s name from Huma Sanjay Chimurkar to Akanksha Sanjay Chimurkar as per Affidavit C-19867 I have changed my name from Ashishkumar Thakarshibhai Darji to Ashish Thakarshibhai Chauhan as per Affidavit C-19868 I have changed my name from Roohi Ashar Hussain Ahmad to Roohi Ahmad as per Affidavit C-19869 I have changed my name from Kokilaben Nitinbhai Varaiya to Kokila Nitinbhai Varaiya as per Affidavit C-19870 I have changed my name from Abdul Majid Shaikh to Abdul Majeed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19871

C-19884 I have changed my name from Virji Harjibhai Khuman Prajapati to Virji Harji Prajapati as per Affidavit C-19885 I have changed my name from Zahirullaq Musharfali Shaikh to Zahirulla Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19886 I have changed my name from Anizul Haque Sheikh to Azizul Musarraf Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19887

I have changed my name from Mosarabali Anwarali Shaikh to Musarraf Ali Anwar Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19890 I have changed my name from Salimabegum Mosarabali Shaikh to Salima Musarraf Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Riaz Ahmed Munir Ahmed Benglorwala to Riaz Ahmed Munir Ahmed Banglorwala as per Affidavit C-19906

C-19891

I have changed my name from Shahid Ali Anwar Ali to Shahid Ali. Anwar Ali Sayyed as per Affidavit C-19907

I have changed my name from Ayushi Vijay Derasadi to Aayushi Vijay Derasadi as per Affidavit C-19892

I have changed my name from Sanjaykumar Siyaram Seth to Sanjay Siyaram Seth as per Affidavit C-19908

I have changed my name from Abdul Ghaffar Mohammed Ibrahim to Adbul Gaffar Mohammed Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19893

I have changed my name from Simran Ronny Fanceka to Simran Lavina D ' Souza as per Affidavit C-19909

I have changed my name from Tajuddeen Shaikh to Nizamuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19894 I, Nitin Kumar Keshvlal Jain have change my minor daughter name form Aashi Nitinkumar Jain to Avadhi Nitinkumar Jain as per Affidavit C-19895 I have changed my name from Imtiyaz Ahmed Salimullah Shaikh to Imtiyaz Salimullah Usmani as per Affidavit C-19896 I have changed my name from Muddassar Mohad Husen Inamdar to Mudassar Nazar Mohammed Hussain Inamdar as per Affidavit C-19897 I have changed my name from Mohd Husen Inamdar to Mohammed Hussain Inamdar as per Affidavit C-19898 I have changed my name from Muddasar Nazar Inamdar to Mudassar Nazar Inamdar as per Affidavit C-19899 I have changed my name from Shahnavaz Mohd Hanif Shaikh to Shahnawaz Mohammed Hanif Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19900 I have changed my name from Snehabala Mishra to Sneha Mishra as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-19901 I have changed my name from Mohd Altaf Iqbal Jumma to Altaf Iqbal Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19902 I have changed my name from Mohmad Vashi Rasid Ahmad to Mohamad Vasi Rasid Ahmad Shah. as per Affidavit C-19903

I have changed my name from Musharfaali Anwaralli Sheikh to Musarraf Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19888

I have changed my name from Rizwan Mohamad Vasi to Rizwan Mohamad Vasi Shah as per Affidavit C-19904

I have changed my name from Salmabegam Sheikh to Salima Musarraf Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19889

I have changed my name from Makibunissa Mohmad Vasi to Makibunissa Mohamad Vasi Shah. as per Affidavit C-19905

I have changed my name from Ramsamir Satudev Maurya to Ramsumer Satudev Maurya as per Affidavit C-19910 I have changed my name from Ashfak Ishaq Shaikh to Ashfaq Ishaq Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19911 I have changed my name from Akansa Dilip Ranavat to Akansha Dilip Ranavat as per Affidavit C-19912 I have changed my name from Ameya Ajit Keskar to Amey Ajit Keskar as per Affidavit C-19913 I have changed my name from Hemantkumar Komalsingh Mehta to Hemant Komalsingh Mehta as per Affidavit C-19914 I have changed my name from Rekha Hemant Jain to Rekha Hemant Mehta as per Affidavit C-19915 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Singh to Vijay Singh as per Affidavit C-19916 I have changed my name from Imtiyaz Zainuddin Hukkebardar to Imtiyaz Zainuddin Hukebardar as per Affidavit C-19917 I have changed my name from Sipte Hassain to Sipte Hasan as per Affidavit C-19918 I have changed my name from Daina Fernandes to Diana Fernandes as per Affidavit C-19919 I have changed my name from Sumesh Suresh Kutty to Sumesh Sureshchandra Kutty as per Affidavit C-19920 I have changed my name from Supriya Shashidhara Poojari to Supriya Kumari Shashidhara Poojari as per Affidavit C-19921 I have changed my name from Kabir Adir Das to Prabir Das as per Affidavit C-19922 I have changed my name from Mahadev Keshavji Patel to Mahadev Kesha Patel as per Affidavit C-19923

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three to four days, Rs.25,000 for clearance in a week or eight days, while short films got away cheap at just Rs.15,000.

What could a man with just two hands want with 33 watches priced between Rs.40,000 and Rs.2.50 lakh, after taking lakhs and lakhs of rupees in cash? Obviously, greedy to a fault, he pushed his luck a bit too far and ran foul of some crooks like him only. They cooked his goose.

Two very co-operative colleagues, authorized agent Shripati Mishra and advisory panel member Sarvesh Jaiswal, aided Rakesh in 'collections' for a slice of the pie, and so may also share jail space with him.

Indian Hajjis to go hi-tech this year

AROUND THE CLOCK... Workers hang outside the clock face as they clean the Big Ben clock tower at the Houses of Parliament in London. AP/PTI

Facelift for Big Ben

Wearing ear plugs to muffle the chimes of Big Ben, a team of abseilers is busy this week cleaning the clock faces at the Houses of Parliament in London.

Wearing hard hats and armed with buckets and cloths, the four specialist technicians are descending the London landmark by rope to clean and inspect the four clock faces.

The clock faces on the Elizabeth Tower were last cleaned in 2010 and besides getting rid of any dirt that has accumulated since then, the experts are conducting a photographic survey to check the dials for damage.

"Big Ben is one of the UK's greatest icons, and cleaning the Great Clock is a vital part of its maintenance," said Steve Jaggs, deputy keeper of the clock.

"The process is complex and requires a real head for heights.

We have an expert team who will ensure that the clock is thoroughly cleaned and that this piece of our national heritage is safeguarded for future generations."

Each clock face is made up of 312 pieces of white opaque glass, held together by a cast iron framework.

The clock inside the tower continues to keep time during the cleaning process but the hands on the face being washed are set at 12 to make it easier for the technicians to clamber around.

Five days have been set aside for the job - one for each of the four clock faces, with a contingency day in case the weather makes it too risky to work.

Big Ben is the name of the huge bell at the top of the 96-metre high tower, but is often used to refer to the tower itself, which looms over the 19th century Gothic Revival parliament.

The tower was constructed as part of the reconstruction of the

Houses of Parliament by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin following a major fire in 1843.

There are two theories of how the bell came to be known as Big Ben. The most likely explanation is that it was named after Benjamin Hall, the engineer whose name is inscribed on the bell, but some believe it is named after Ben Caunt, a champion heavyweight boxer of the 1850s.

The bell, with its distinctive 'bongs', sounds out the hours over central London with different chimes to mark every quarter of the hour.

33 luxury watches couldn't stop bad times

We were talking about the Big Ben, but this case about the censor board's crooked CEO and his cronies who acted as 'collectors' on Censor Board chief Rakesh Kumar his behalf has also become very interesting.

As have-nots, we are drooling over the loot allegedly stashed away in the Colaba home and lockers of this man, Rakesh Kumar, who had a simple job of watching films and issuing them with Hollywood actor Actor Vin Diesel certificates so that we could in turn has shared a black-and-white watch them. nude picture of him in a steamy We know a lot of stuff has been shower after completing the Ice written about some filmwallahs and Bucket Challenge. the kind of people they mix with In the photo, posted on his and take money from, so once a Facebook page, the water falls on film gets done, there is always a the 47-year-old actor's naked, pressing urgency to get it screened chiselled frame while he throws across the country and globe, so his head back, reported E!Online. that everybody can get his pound Right before sharing the of flesh. snapshot, the action star was This where Rakesh set his roaddoing his part to help raise block. awareness for Amyotrophic lateral He would clear films only after he sclerosis (also known as Lou got gifts in cash and kind. The man, an ex-railway employee, Gehrig's disease) that affects nerve cells in the brain and the reportedly even had a rate card of spinal cord. sorts, stipulating Rs.1.50 lakh for prompt clearance in a span of

More than 1,36,000 Indian Haj pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia this year will benefit from several hightech apps, including Google Maps, to facilitate hassle-free pilgrimage.

According to the Indian Haj Mission, the idea is to use every available tool and gadget to keep pilgrims in our loop of communication.

"We will make use of every form of new-age technology, from Google Maps and smartphone applications, to Facebook, YouTube clips and text messages, to make the journey of our pilgrims as comfortable as possible," Indian Consul General B.S. Mubarak was quoted as saying by Arab News.

"One of the major problems that Indian pilgrims encounter during Haj is losing their way and being unable to find their accommodation, especially in the tent city of Mina, which is where most of the rituals are conducted," Mubarak said.

An Internet-based, user-friendly smartphone application that is compatible with both Android and Apple operating systems has been launched to address this issue.

Dubbed as the "Indian Haji Accommodation Locator", the application has a distinct icon reflecting the colours of the Indian flag.

"Once downloaded, all you have to do is click on the app's icon and enter any pilgrim's cover number or passport number and you will get

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comprehensive details about their accommodation, including building number, tent number or maktab (office) number, plus an easy-to-follow satellite or a regular road map that will lead you to their location, whether in Makkah, Mina or Madinah," Mubarak said.

The consul general said every pilgrim coming from India is provided with a Saudi cellphone SIM card which they activate upon arrival.

"We send short text messages to these numbers to keep our pilgrims informed about important and immediate developments," Mubarak said even though not everyone has a smartphone and has the wherewithal to download the application or understand its complexities.

Of the 136,020 pilgrims arriving in the Kingdom this year, as many as 1,00,020 are coming through the Haj Committee of India, while the rest are being brought in by private tour operators.

The first Indian Haj flight will arrive in Madinah on August 27 from Kolkata, while the first flight in Jeddah will arrive on September 7 from Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

Indian cultural show in Kuwait

India will organise a festival in Kuwait to showcase its rich artistic heritage and boost cultural cooperation between the two countries.

The '9th Cultural Festival' will be organised by Indian embassy in association with Kuwait National Museum and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) of the State of Kuwait. The fest will commence on August 24 and slated to end September 4 at the Kuwait National Museum.

The programme will exhibit photographs showcasing arts and cultural heritage of India.

The opening ceremony will take place on August 24, which will be followed by a dance performance

by Thrissur Association of Kuwait along with daily noncommercial screening of prominent Bollywood films like 'Chennai Express', 'Agent Vinod', 'Talash', 'Ek Tha Tiger' and 'Three Idiots' from August 25 onwards.

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C-19927 I have changed my name from Ahmed Khan Akbar Khan to Ahmed Akbar Khan as per deed poll Affidavit.

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C-19941 I have changed my name from Thressiamma Mathew to Sosamma Mathew George as per Affidavit.

C-19942 I have changed my name from Shaif Ali Ahmadali Shaikh to Saif Ali Ahmed Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-19943 I have changed my name from Sameera Abdul Hamid to Samira Abdul Hamid Kazi as per Affidavit C-19944 I have changed my name from Mr. Deepak Kumar Bafna to Mr. Deepak Bafna as per Affidavit C-19945 I have changed my name from Mohammed Ahmed S/o Mohammed Yusuf to Mohammed Ahmed S/o Mohammed Yusuf Ansari as per Affidavit Dt. 20.08.2014.

C-19946 I have changed my name from Yashin Shaikh to Yaseen Shaikh as per Affidavit Dt. 20-08-2014.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Saravanan Jayaraman to Mr. Saravanan Jayaraman Naidu as per Affidavit LE 176520 C-19930

I have changed my name from Dareya Feeroz Yakub to Deraiya Firoz Yakub as per Affidavit C-19948

I have changed my name from Mrs.Fouzia Hasan Karadia to Mrs.Fauzia Hasan Karadia as per deed poll Affidavit

I have changed my name from Seeba Thomas to Seeba Thomas Pallan as per Notary Date: 20/8/2014 C-19949

C-19931 I have changed my name from Mr.Habibulla Abdul Gafoor Khan to Mr.Habibullah Khan as per deed poll Affidavit C-19932 I have changed my name from Mohammad Arshad Mohd Hassan to Shaikh Mohammad Arshad Mohd Hassan as per Affidavit C-19933 I have changed my name from Dusseja Suresh to Duseja Suresh as per Affidavit C-19934 I have changed my name from Dusseja Jaiprakash Suresh to Duseja Jaiprakash Suresh as per Affidavit C-19935 I have changed my name from Mahananda Ganpatrao Kadam to Manisha Dattatray Mohite as per Affidavit C-19936 I have changed my name from Jayasree Sivasankaran Nair to Jaya Vijayan Pillai as per Affidavit C-19937 I have changed my name from Narendrakumar Soni to Narendra Manilal Soni as per Affidavit C-19938 I have changed my name from Prernaben Narendrakumar Soni to Prerna Narendra Soni as per Affidavit C-19939 I have changed my name from Kanjani Chanderlal to Kanjan Chander as per Affidavit C-19940

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I have changed my name from Malini Vasant Shinde to Priyanka Pankaj Sawant as per Affidavit C-19950 I Bhumik Jitendra Patel have changed my name to Bhumik Yogini Pandya as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/08/14 C-19951 I Mr. Sanjay Kuvarjibhai Chauhjan have changed my name to Mr. Sanjay Kuvarjibhai Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/08/14 C-19952 I Miss. Sujata Chandrakant Pawar have changed my name to Ms. Anjali Harshwardhan Surwase as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/08/14 C-19953 I Mrs. Dipa Vijaykumar Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Deepa Vijay Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19954 I Prathna Vinod Rathod have changed my name to Prarthna Vinod Rathod as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14

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I Meena Mahendrakumar Jain have changed my name to Meena Mahendra Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/08/14 C-19958

I Husnabee Ayaz Ahamad Shaikh have changed my name to Husnabano Ayaz Ahmed Siddiqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mahendrakumar Champalal Jain have changed my name to Mahendra Champalal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 19/08/14

We Mr. Haresh Bhogilal Gandhi & Mrs. Sangeeta Haresh Gandhi Have changed our minor daughter’s name from Vrutiben Hareshkumar Gandhi to Vruti Haresh Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19959 I Mohd Fasal Mohd Salim Qureshi have changed my name to Faisal Mohd Salim Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14

C-19974 I Surekhaben Kantilal Sanghavi have changed my name to Surekha Deepak Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19960 I Tarseela Jahan have changed my name to Supriya Rane as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19961 I Babuali Kutubuddin Siddiqui have changed my name to Mohammad Ahamad Kutubuddin Siddiqui as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-13203 dated: 24/07/14 C-19962 I Manindrakumar Sheshnarayan Gosai have changed my name to Manindar Sheshnarayan Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/08/14 C-19963 I Mohammad Ayyub Ikramullah have changed my name to Mohammad Ayyub Ikramullah Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/08/14 C-19964 I Dilbar Ali Akbar Ali have changed my name to Dilbar Ali Akbar Ali Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19965 I Rishabkumar Salecha have changed my name to Rishab Sanjay Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19966 I Sanjaykumar Salecha have changed my name to Sanjay Bastimal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19967 I Sushiladevi Salecha have changed my name to Sushila Sanjay Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19968 I Venkataraman Kaniyalan have changed my name to Venkatraman Kaniyalan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19969 I Shubhangi Sitaram Gurav have changed my name to Manasvi Mahesh Gurav as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19975 I Kajal Ilesh Savla have changed my name to Kajal Girish Dedhia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19976 I Balpatkumar Champalal Jain have changed my name to Balwantkumar Champalal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19977 I Sangeetaben Hareshkumar Gandhi have changed my name to Sangeeta Haresh Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19978 I Hareshkumar Bhogilal Gandhi have changed my name to Haresh Bhogilal Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19979 We Jasraj Kothari & Asha Kothari have changed our minor son’s name from Unnit Kumar Jasraj Kothari to Unnit Jasraj Kothari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19980 I Anilkumar Premji Shah have changed my name to Anil Premji Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19981 I Dipika Jayantilal Rahtod have changed my name to Deepika Anil Nandu as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19982 I Sundara Tendulkar have changed my name to Sundar Tendulkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19983 I Yogita Surendar Divakar have changed my name to Yogita Surendar Diwakar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19984 I Shubangi Sahadeo Nawalkar have changed my name to Shubhangi Sahadeo Newalkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Ayub Shaikh have changed my name to Mehboob Ayub Hashmi as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X16661 dated: 11/07/2013 C-19989 I Mohammed Mehmood Mohd. Ayub Shaikh have changed my name to Mehmood Ayub Hashmi as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-16662 dated: 11/07/2013 C-19990 I Mohammed Maksood Mohammed Ayub Shaikh have changed my name to Maksood Ayub Hashmi as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-16663 dated: 11/07/2013 C-19991 I Mohammed Mansoor Mohammed Ayub Shaikh have changed my name to Mansoor Ayub Hashmi as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-16664 dated: 11/07/2013 C-19992 I Mohammed Shahzad Mohd Ayub Shaikh have changed my name to Mohd. Shahjad Mohd.

Ayub Hashmi as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-16665 dated: 11/07/2013 C-19993 I Kishankumar Indal Satnami have changed my name to Kishan Indal Chaturvedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19994 I Birjaben Indal Satnami have changed my name to Birjaben Indal Chaturvedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19995 I Dilip Manoharlal Jain have changed my name to Dilip Manoharlal Gundecha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19996 I Krunal Satishkumar Raval Have changed my name to Krunal Satish Raval as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19997 I Mohammed Tarique Irshad Ali Ansari have changed my name to Tarique Irshad Ali Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19998 I Mohammed Asif Mohammed Rasool have changed my name to Mohammed Asif Mohammed Rasool Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-19999 I K. P. Josh have changed my name to Varghese Philipose as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Subhash Ram Ujagir Mali have changed my name to Subhash Ram Ujagir Saini as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Ashok Kumar Rameshwar have changed my name to Ashokkumar Rameshwar Kanojia as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mittal Bhaveshkumar / Bhuvneshkumar Modi have changed my name to Mittal Bhavesh Modi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Shabanabano Bashir Ahmed Shaikh have changed my name to Shabana Yunus Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Tan Siu Yee @ Ahsia have changed my name to Yee Siu Lai as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-19957

I Pancy Patrick Almeida have changed my name to Pansy Patrick Almeida as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Satish Ramprasadsingh Raghuvanshi have changed my name to Satish Ramprasad Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mateen Arif Vora have changed my name to Vora Abdulmateen Arif as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-19955 I Mustakali Sadruddin Maknojiya have changed my name to Mustakali Sadruddin Manknojiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14

I Pathnmma Mahamed Shaikh have changed my name to Fatima Mohammad Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20004 I Kairummeesa Mahamed Shaikh have changed my name to Khairunnisa Mohammad Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20005 I Nafeesa Bano Kattimani have changed my name to Nafisa Shaikh Naveed Anjum Dafedar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20006 I Naveed Anjum T. Dafedar have changed my name to Shaikh Naveed Anjum T. Dafedar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20007 I C. Laxmi @ Chinnapaiah Laxmi have changed my name to Laxmi Krishnan Naidu as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20008 I Faiyaz Usuf have changed my name to Faiyaz Usuf Shimle as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20009 I Joseph Paul Saldhana have changed my name to Joseph Paul Saldanha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20010 I Vishal Kumar Raj Kumar Rana have changed my name to Vishal Raj Kumar Rana as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20011 I Prafullaben Vanmalidas Patel have changed my name to Prafulla Kirti Modi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20012 I Kumari Chafekar Jyoti Moreshwar have changed my name to Manisha Sunil Dabhade as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20013 I Prachi Ashok Chaudhari have changed my name to Kaveesha Ashok Chaudhary as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20014 I Phool Chandra Maha Dev have changed my name to Phoolchand Mahadev Mourya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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ontroversial Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) MLA Ram Kadam has been booked for allegedly threatening to kill a local Shiv Sena leader on Tuesday night in Ghatkopar (W).

The complaint against Kadam was filed by a group of

Shiva Sena workers along with the victim Sudhir More (52).According to Senior Police Inspector (PI) Rajaram Vhanmane of Ghatkopar police station, “As per the complaint, Kadam made a couple of phone calls to More on Tuesday threatening to kill him.

We are probing the case. MNS MLA Ram Kadam

Girls face eve-teasers near school gate Kalina Convent School girls, who have been facing the problem of eve-teasers around their school gate, take a peace march to the Vakola police station

The students march, braving rains, to draw attention to their plight.

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ore than 2,000 school girls of a Kalina-based convent school reported to have faced problems owing to the mushrooming eve-teasers around their school gate.

Fed up with the repeated complaints from the girls and their parents, Mary Immacu-

late Girl's High School on Wednesday held a peace march at Vakola traffic and Vakola Police station to protest against the consistent eve-teasing by these local goons.

The march began from Kalina at around 10 am and

concluded at the Vakola police station.

Talking to the ADC, Dominic D'Sa, chairman of Bombay Catholic Sabha (Kalina) said, “We also have many private vehicles parked alongside the school wall which is very unsafe for girls who board their buses from here.”

“These goondas hide behind these vehicles as people also urinate and excrete behind these parked vehicles thus causing nuisance to our school,” D'Sa added.

A few days ago, a few girls complained of being molested by these goons.

If the illegally parked vehicles are removed from in front of the school gate and police patrolling is intensified, the problem will be solved.

Sources from the Vakola police station revealed that their staff is present near every school in the locality and they will soon act upon this complaint.

3 chain-snatching incidents in 3 locations

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hree separate chain snatching incidents were reported in the city in the last 24 hours under three different jurisdictions – Charkop, Dindoshi and MHB Colony.

The first was reported in Kandivili, on Tuesday night, when a 25-year-old homemaker was walking home at around 7.10 pm. Two boys on a Pulsar bike allegedly snatched her mangalsutra and fled while the woman helplessly called for help. Her mangalsutra weighed around 40 grams and is worth Rs 45,000.

The second incident occurred at Malad, when a 35year-old homemaker was walking home at around 8.10 pm. Two unknown boys on a motorcycle allegedly hit her hard on the neck from behind, forcefully took her gold chain and fled. The victim tried calling for help but it was too late. Her gold chain weighed about 20 grams and is worth Rs 50,000.

Women are being increasingly targetted by chain-snatchers.

In the third incident, a 53year-old NGO worker and her colleague were walking towards Shanti Ashram in Borivili (W) at around 9.15 pm when two boys on a bike pushed them to the ground and snatched their gold chains and fled from the scene.

This time thought, the robbery was witnessed by Bhupendra Dhiraj Trivedi (43) who lives in the same locality.

The complainants lost their

gold chains weighing 24 grams and 35 grams worth Rs 63,000 and Rs 98,000 respectively.

The three police stations Charkop, Dindoshi and MHB Colony police – registered FIRs under section 392 (robbery) of the Indian Penal Code. The cops are checking CCTV footage installed near where the incidents took place, but are as of now clueless about the identity of the perpetrators.

An FIR against him has been registered under section 506 (2) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.”More said, “I wish to contest the upcoming election against Kadam. As part of 'Mission 150' started by Udhhavji, I was collecting information from local residents on the work done by Kadam. I am

also investigating where he has used his MLA fund. When he got the whiff of it he got irritated.”Kadam allegedly made a phone call to More on Tuesday, after 9.30 pm, and asked him to stop “interfering” in his work. More told him that he was just exercising his right and cut the call.An irked Kadam called

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back and said, “Baghun ghein” (I will see you) and “Pot faadin” (I will tear your stomach apart). When contacted for his version of the event, Kadam refused to take our call and did not reply to our SMS.This is not first time Kadam is the news for his aggressive action against politicians.

Women beat marshals to patrol city’s streets Azad Shrivastav | ADC

training that include riding bikes, using firearms, unarmed combat, wire-less communication and other related things. These special squads will patrol 672 vulnerable areas.”

Home Minister R.R. Patil watches a batch of women beat marshals.

By Neel Shah

The 205 female cops are handpicked officers, who tate home minister R R have undergone rigorous Patil on Wednesday inaugurated women beat marshal squads of the Mumbai Police.

This initiative becomes the first of its kind in the country, wherein armed female cops will be seen patrolling across the city's lanes and bylanes on bikes, specifically to tackle crimes against women.

Announcing the inauguration of the beat marshals, Patil reiterated that the safety of senior citizens, children and women has always been the top priority of the government as well as the city's police force.

“If one looks into the statistics, Mumbai and Maharashtra as a whole are considered CHIEF ENGINEER (BM) DEPARTMENT to be the safest city and state Ch.E / BM / 7991 / II HIC Dtd. 20-08-2014 respectively in the country,” said Patil.

Short E-tender Notice Around 205 women beat Department Ch.E/Building Maintenance marshals were introduced on Sub Dept.

Dy.Ch.E/HIC Wednesday and emphasising on the maximum number of Tender No. 7100030941 female cops in the state poSubject Major Structural Repairs of Nurses Staff lice force, Patil said that in the Quarters Building, LTMG Hospital, Sion, coming four years we aim to F/N Ward, Mumbai. recruit another 20,000 female cops in the department.

Tender- Sale 21-08-2014 from 11.00 a.m. to According to city's police 30-08-2014 upto 12.00 p.m. (12 Noon) chief Rakesh Maria, “A Website http://portal.mcgm.gov.in woman in distress will be Concern Person A.E. HIC-City/S.E. HIC-City more comfortable in comName Shri. M. M. Patel / Shri. S. M. Tople municating her problem to a Telephone No. 022-24901936 woman cop.”

E mail id dycehicmcgm@gmail.com Further, said Maria, “There se05hic.pd@mcgm.gov.in are 747 mobile vans and 944 male beat marshals in the Sd/city and the women beat Dy. Ch.E.(HIC) PRO/565/ADV/2014 marshals will be an addiSave Water! Avoid Misuse of Water tional factor in the ongoing patrolling of beat marshals.”

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Take notice that Mulla Abdulhusein Mulla Jaferji Cutlerywala & Asma Mulla Abdulhusein Cutlerywala, Member of Mufaddal Co-op.

Housing Society Limited; situated at Saifee Park, Church Road, Marol, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400059, Is in possession of Flat no. G/02, Holding Share Certificate no. 02, for five fully paid up shares of 50/- each bearing distinctive nos. 06 To 10. The said member has applied for duplicate share certificate as original is Lost/ Misplaced. Anybody having any Claim/ Objection should inform the undersigned within 14 Days of this publication with documentary evidence. Failing which the society will issue duplicate share certificate to the said member as requested.

Any Claim/ Objection received thereafter shall be ignored & treated as waived.

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Narrow escape for 147 IndiGo passengers?

By Aroosa Ahmed

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ndiGo flight 6E-176 from Mumbai to Delhi with 147 passengers including an infant and six crew members on board reportedly caught fire on Wednesday at 3.35 pm while landing at the Indira Gandhi International airport Terminal 1-D here.

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But on Wednesday the Supreme Court, which has played an influential role in Pakistani politics in recent years, ordered Khan and Qadri to appear on Thursday to explain themselves, a court official said.

The ruling came after petitions urging the court to restrain Khan and Qadri from "making illegal and unconstitutional demands", Kamran Murtaza, a senior lawyer, told AFP. There had been fears the protesters' advance on parliament could trigger clashes, but riot police and other security forces looked on without intervening.What's happenContinued from pg 1 ÂŤ

PUBLIC NOTICE The Rajendra nagar Shree Ganesh CHS LTD.bearing the Registration No MUM (MHADB)/WR/HSG/(TC) 10026/98-99/dt17.11.1998.,presently having its office at, Flat No.5, E5 Highway park, ,Thakur complex, Borivali (E), Mumbai-101. Hereby notify that Mrs Mrs. Shalini.Shamnath Bhatkar is the member of the here in mentioned society holding 5 shares of Rs. 50/- each in capital under share certificate No 11,& share dis No from (51-55 ) is a bonafide allot tee of Room No 9/52, Rajendra Nagar Shree Ganesh CHS LTD., Dattapada Road, Borivli (E), Mumbai-66 has expired on 22/6/2014 and has not filled any nomination form.

Ms.Suman.Shamnath. Bhatkar and Mr Vinayak Bhatkar have jointly applied for the claim of transfer of Flat .

Anybody having any claim over transfer of the said Flat are called upon to the Secretary to file a claim at the society's present office address at Flat No5,E5 Highway park, Thakur complex, Borivli (E),Mum-101 within 14 days from the date of this notice along with the original supporting legal documents in support thereof.

Thereafter it will be presumed that there is no claim or charge exist and the Society shall transfer the flat in the name of Ms Suman Bhatkar and Mr Vinayak Bhatkar.

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and has said that these reports are baseless. In fact, the statement reiterated that the Army is in possession of all documents pertaining to the ownership of the land and they have been submitted to the Bombay High Court which is hearing the case.

According to a statement by Cdr Rahul Sinha, CPRO of the defence services, “News articles had appeared recently in various newspapers in which R.C. Thakur, the former Defence Estate Officer and Secretary of Adarsh Co-operating Housing Society had flaunted that the Army has no records of any ownership of Block VI of Colaba Division on which the illegal 31storey Adarsh building stands. The statement by R.C. Thakur, a former Defence Estate Officer, and the Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society which he represents, is misleading. The letter quoted by Thakur was

evacuate all passengers in the interest of passengers and crew safety. The evacuation was done on taxi way after safely landing the aircraft. All the passengers were evacuated by all the right hand side slide-chute and one left hand side slide-chute in approximately 75 seconds.�

According to initial reports,

several passengers sustained injuries. However, Indigo officials said that some of the passengers who suffered minor injuries during evacuation were given medical attention and taken care of by the airport team as well as five members of the Indigo's FAC (Family Assistance and Care) team members.

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fectively stopped them making any plans to do so,� commented journalist Ansar Abbasi.

Abbasi said that the only way ahead for the protestors would be to create a situation that calls for desperate measures from the side of the government. “This can only mean resorting to violence,� he added.

Sharif decides to meet KhanSharif has decided to meet Imran Khan in an effort to end the anti-government protests in Islamabad seeking his ouster. “It has been decided PM (Sharif ) will meet Imran Khan for the sake of country," minister for railways Khawaja Saad Rafique, a close aide of Prime Minister Sharif, tweeted.

Rafique did not give the time for meeting.

However, a statement issued by Indigo airlines denied the fire in the aircraft stating, “There was no fire and the aircraft did not make an emergency or priority landing, the captain got the information about the dense smoke observed from the ATC tower and he immediately ordered the crew to

ing in 'Red Zone' Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) entered Islamabad's high security red zone on Tuesday night after clearing roadblocks placed in their way and on Wednesday morning had assembled in front of parliament house with Imran Khan promising that prime minister Nawaz Sharif would be resigning by Wednesday evening.

"If Nawaz Sharif does not resign, we will enter into the PM House," Khan said while addressing to protesters, outside the parliament.

The rallies led by Pakistan Awami Tehreek and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf marched

into the Red Zone and set up camp in front of the Parliament House, even as the government, opposition members and the army urging all stakeholders to end the impasse via talks.

"Promise me, if something were to happen to me, you will take revenge from Nawaz Sharif," Khan said before starting his march towards the Red Zone that houses important government buildings including the parliament house, prime minister house, president house, the supreme court besides embassies. “The army has warned them from entering the parliament building or any state institution and this has ef-

IN DEFENCE OF ADARSH written by Public Information Officer, HQ Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa Area addressed to RTI Cell, ADG AE, IHQ of MoD (Army) transferring the queries addressed by Lt Cdr (Retd) Gurmukh Singh Grewal, a member of the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society, in response to an RTI application filed by him. The letter brings out that HQ MG & G Area (and not the entire Army) does not have the information sought by him as some of them may pertain to correspondence with higher HQ which is classified in nature. Hence, the queries have been transferred to RTI Cell, ADG AE, IHQ of MoD (Army), who in turn could address it to offices who may be holding the concerned information.

Also, the motive of claiming that the change in Government has finally forced the Army to give the answers is

baseless. In fact, it is not true.�

It further added, “It is reiterated that the Army is very clear that the said land belongs to the Army and all requisite documents have been submitted to the Bombay High Court in the Title Suit filed for claiming possession of the land. A copy of the same has also been served to Lt Cdr (Retd) Gurmukh Singh Grewal who is well aware of the facts mentioned in the ibid suit. Such statements by the Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society are probably being been made with a view to mislead the public and to meet their own vested interests. The public is advised not to take cognisance of such motivated statements by individuals and organisations.�

Meanwhile, after Defence PRO's clarification, Adarsh Society also came up with a counter clarification in

which HQ MG & G clearly says: “It is intimated that no information is held on queries 1,3,4 and 11 with this HQ�. Queries 1,3,4 and 11 pertaining to the documents whether Army has acquired the land or got it transferred, Govt sanction thereto, payment made thereon to procure the same and possession.

The letter further states, “Surprisingly, it is the same HQ MG & G Area, who have filed title suit in the Bombay High Court without these documents pertaining to title. Title documents are not classified documents, but a Public document, and the Army has been avoiding to part with it since the past four years. Ironically, the same HQ MG & G Area, which has filed the title suit in High Court states that information/documents may be held elsewhere. The question is, on what basis they have filed the title suit?� philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Activists pay homage to martyr Dhingra

By Suresh Golani

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ctivists of the Anyay Virodhi Sangharsh Samithi (AVSS) paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Madanlal Dhingra, on the occasion of 'Shaheedi Divas' on Sunday. Born in 1883 in Punjab, Madan Lal Dhingra was a brave revolutionary freedom fighter who while studying in England, assassinated British

official, William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, for the inhuman torture of Indians. At a young age of 26 years, Dhingra was hanged at London’s Pentonville Prison on August 17, 1909. Presiding over the function, AVSS president, Subhash Pandey, said that the motto of organising such functions was to instil the spirit of nationalism into the nerves of today’s young generation.

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“A military coup needs a sacrifice and courage that you can't find in an army without morale.”

— Jalal Talabani

Hectic, critical scenario in Pakistan AST, crucial changing developments are taking place in Pakistan. Cleric F Tahir-ul-Qadri and cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan who are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif are now reportedly to be ready to change their stand. The two opposition leaders have taken a long procession to Islamabad, stood in protest at the two gates of Parliament — not allowing members either to leave the House or enter it.

The Pakistani army has in the meanwhile assured Nawaz Sharif that it would not stage a coup. It, however, wanted from the ruling party ‘more space’. If Imran Khan and Qadri had expected they would get more help from the army, they soon realised they would not get any.

There is little doubt that role the army will be playing will be crucial.

There are as many as 40,000 soldiers all ready to go into action. In the resumption of the crisis, the army will play a big part. One had expected in the uneasy, critical situation, they would take advantage and strike. It has become clear that the Pakistan’s army is not interested in imposing its rule on the country.

The scenario in Pakistan keeps changing. The latest development is Imran Khan has agreed to have a dialogue with Nawaz Sharif. What is finally likely to happen is both Imran Khan and Qadri will calm down and get ready for some sort of settlement. They have to do this obviously because the army is not supporting them. In fact, there could be cooperative understanding between the army and Nawaz Sharif from now on.

And in the meanwhile, while all these hectic developments are taking place, ceasefire violations along the LoC continue to take place.

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IKE the proverbial saying 'rising like a phoenix from the ashes' Congress president Sonia Gandhi has vowed that her party will stage a comeback. She is obviously banking upon the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) dismal show to contain rising prices of essential commodities and the failure of its 'achche din' slogan. She had maintained a steely silence since the party's rout with a paltry 44 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections and the aftermath of party veteran Natwar Singh's book 'One Life Is Not Enough' which provided an insider view on the various machinations of Delhi's political circles and his differences with the party honcho.

The Congress president has asserted that her party will stage a comeback even as she attacked BJP, saying it had shown 'false dreams' and people got caught in the 'trap.'

Lamenting that Congress lost in the Lok Sabha polls despite doing 'so much,' she targeted the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of copying the schemes and programmes of the UPA dispensation and taking credit for the same.

Addressing a convention of the 'Mahila Congress' in New Delhi yesterday, Sonia, along with son and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, sought to reach out to women by promising a larger electoral role for them at all levels and making a strong pitch for reservation for them in Parliament and state Assemblies, reports PTI.

Modi dispensation On the occasion of the 70th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, she said that women members of the Congress should become a 'tsunami' and contribute actively in the battle between ideologies. "We had done so much. Still some people laid a trap and others got caught in it. Our work, our achievements got ignored and those showing false dreams marched ahead," she said, targeting the BJP as she looked back at the Lok Sabha polls.

To buttress her point about performance of the previous Congress-led government, she listed a number of measures initiated for women empowerment and other reforms.

Targeting the Modi dispensation, Sonia said, "those who have come in government today are showing an altogether different picture to the nation in accordance with their habit. They are implementing as their own, schemes and plans which were launched by Congress."

At the same time, the Congress chief expressed confidence about staging a comeback. "Maybe the path of our struggle is a bit longer and we may have to work a little more.

But if all of us work hard and do it together, the day is not far when Congress will regain its peak." This was the first such party convention since the Lok Sabha polls. Addressing the 'Sankalp Diwas' convention, Sonia said her party will put 'full pressure' on the NDA government to pass the Women Reservation Bill as despite being in Opposition her party cannot withdraw from its commitment on the issue.

Rahul asked women to join the party in large numbers to strengthen it in the 'battle

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of ideologies' after the formation of NDA government at Centre.

While Sonia talked about the measures initiated for empowering women by Rajiv Gandhi, Rahul promised a 'tsunami' of measures to empower women within the organization as it urged them to join the party in large numbers in the 'ideological battle' ahead.

"The way the tsunami had come, a tsunami of Mahila Congress is also to come in. Fill the Congress with the strength of women and I will field you from wherever you can fight – be it panchayat, assembly or Parliamentary elections," the Congress vice-president said.

Seeking to draw a contrast between the ideologies of Congress and BJP in respect to women's empowerment, Rahul said, "A government has been formed here. This is a battle of ideologies. This is a battle of the thought process.”

"In their (BJP) thinking, the women should be worshipped. Goddesses should be worshipped but women should not be empowered. In their view, women should not come

IN PERSPECTIVE out of their homes.

"Our thinking is that they should come out of their homes, run businesses. We want their empowerment...You have to fight not only a battle of power but a battle of ideologies."

He said women are suppressed everywhere - at home, at the work place and outside - and this situation can be addressed only by change of the thought process and not merely by laws and the police.

He narrated an incident of Uttar Pradesh where he had seen in the night a man dragging his wife and beating her up for not cooking meals properly. "The same person calls a woman mother and sister and worships her in the form of a Goddess and then beats his wife. You have to change this," he said.

Referring to rape incidents, he said, "prominent people say 'shame shame' but "Law and police cannot check it. Only women can do it. Do not leave it to the men (to address this problem)."

Sonia, who spoke earlier, said that women empowerment was one of the two priorities of late Rajiv Gandhi, the other being taking the country into the 21st century.

She said Rajiv used to say that no country can move forward by ignoring half of its population, she said.

Women empowerment Listing a number of steps taken by Rajiv Gandhi for women empowerment, including reservation for them in panchayats and setting up of a national commission for women, the Congress chief said that the late Prime Minister also wanted that women should get representation in Parliament and Assemblies.

Noting that UPA government took up the issue when it came to power in 2004 and ensured passage of the measure in Rajya Sabha, he said, "Today, we are in opposition but Con-

The process of discovering your being T

HE process of becoming innocent is not really a process of becoming, it is a process of discovering your being. It is a discovery, not an achievement. You don't attain to something new, you simply attain to that which you have always been. It is a forgotten language. It happens many times: you see a person on the road, you recognize him, his face seems familiar. Suddenly you remember also that you know his name. You say, "It is just on the tip of my tongue," but still it is not coming to you.

What is happening? If it is just on the tip of

your tongue, then why can't you say it? You know that you know it, but still you are not able to remember it. And it becomes more difficult because making an effort makes you

MATTER & SPIRIT more tense, and when you are tense you are farther away from your nature. When you are relaxed you are closer; when you are utterly relaxed, it will surface of its own accord.

So you try hard, but it doesn't come, so you

gress will not withdraw from its commitment to women's reservation and we will build full pressure on the NDA government to pass the bill as soon as possible."

The 18-year journey of the Women's Reservation Bill has been marked by high drama and roadblocks in each outing in Parliament before the historic measure cleared the first legislative hurdle in March 2010 when Rajya Sabha passed it during a sitting which saw marshals being used. The bill seeks to reserve 33 per cent of the seats in Parliament and legislative Assemblies for women.

Observing that victory and defeat were part of life, she said, "the real thing is that one should stick to principles and Congress has never sacrificed its principles for power... We do not have to leave any stone unturned in bringing back the glory (aan, baan aur shaan) of the Congress."

She asked women Congress workers to raise the issues of women's exploitation in a big way and help the victims in getting justice from police stations and courts.

Regretting that incidents of female foeticide, domestic violence and rape "make our head hang in shame," she said, "we have to raise our voice against such crimes.”

US wants resumption of Indo-Pak talks

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HE US is engaging with the Indian and Pakistani governments on bilateral talks, which India called off while objecting to the Pakistani envoy's meeting with Kashmiri separatist leaders ahead of the dialogue.

"We are engaging with the governments of both India and Pakistan directly through our embassies to talk about this issue, and again, would strongly support efforts by both countries to improve their bilateral relations," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf told PTI. "So it's really up to them to take steps to improve that relationship," Harf added.

Meanwhile a defiant Pakistan made it clear that it will continue talking to Kashmiri separatists despite India's protestation, saying that the 'bottomline' for Indo-Pak talks on Kashmir issue was to engage all stakeholders and dialogue was not a favour by Pakistan to India or vice versa. At the same time, Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit said his country "attaches enormous importance" to its ties with India and that there was no need to be 'pessimistic' about cancellation of the Foreign Secretary-level talks.

"We need to engage with all stakeholders.

It is not a question of either, or as far as we are concerned. We are engaging with India to find peaceful ways," Basit said during an interaction with foreign journalists here while reacting to India's stand that Pakistan should either choose dialogue with separatists or the Indian government.

Justifying his meeting with Kashmiri separatists, which was objected to by India, Basit said, "We strongly believe that our interaction is helpful to the process itself. It is helpful to find peaceful solution to the problem. It is important to engage with all stakeholders. So that is the bottomline for us."

forget all about it. Then lying down in your bath, or just swimming in the pool, and you are not even trying to remember that man's name when suddenly it bubbles up. What has happened? You were not trying to remember, and you were relaxed. When you are relaxed you are wide, when you are tense you become narrow -- the more tense, the more narrow.

The passage between you and that which is inside you becomes so narrow that nothing can pass through it, not even a single name.

All the great scientific discoveries have been made in this very mysterious way -- in this very UNscientific way, so to speak.

— Osho

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THIS refers to your edit-piece 'Who scuttled the peace talks?' and Arati Jerath's column on the same page 'Modi too has fallen into Pak's flip-flop policy trap' (ADC, August 20). Calling off the proposed secretary-level talks because the Pakistan high commissioner had invited the separatists from J&K for talks was indeed a 'kneejerk' reaction as Anand Sharma had put it – such rendezvous have been taking place with officials visiting India from Pakistan for ages.

It would have been more logical if the government had warned Pakistan that there would be no talks if the ceasefire violations on the LoC continued. The unfortunate fact is the new government is yet to frame a sound foreign policy and the minister for external affairs has all along been a champion of domestic affairs in the Parliament.

She is yet to come to grips with her new portfolio.

— Dr V Subramanyan, Thane

THE Modi government has taken absolutely right decision by cancelling the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan, which was due on August 25. This is the notorious country known worldwide for its untrustworthiness. Why have any talks, cricket, trade or road and railway links open now or anytime in future? Pakistan deserves kicks and not talks.

— Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

Called off too soon

QUOTE: Those who lack courage will always find the philosophy to justify it.

— Albert Camus

FINALLY we have a PM who has the guts to take the call and send a strong message over to Pakistan, that they can't have it both ways.

Bravo! Talking to separatists and interfering in India's internal matter is simply unacceptable.

There is no point in having any bilateral ties or dialogue with the hypocritical country. Modi is already walking the talk. We need to KNEE-JERK REACTION: It would have been more logical if the government had give him time. Any further provowarned Pakistan that there would be no talks if the ceasefire violations on the LoC cation from Pakistan and we continued. should be ready to take the toughest call, which I believe is inINDIA rightly called off the foreign Kashmir separatists on the eve of evitable. Kashmir is a part of India. secretary-level talks with Pakistan, the dialogue, with Pakistan contin- Period.

— Chandrakant Kotian, Vikhroli objecting to its envoy meeting uing its attacks on the border. The

The victorious women’s Indian cricket team

KUDOS to the Indian cricket Eves for a creditable victory against the English in the one-off Test at Wormsley. What was disappointing about the episode was the news was relegated to a remote and obscure corner in the LETTER OF newspapers. Yajurvindra THE DAY Singh says, "I had the privilege of watching Poonam Raut and Harmanpreet Kaur (two players of the Indian team) practicing in Mumbai and the enthusiasm, passion and commitment that they showed along with the company of other young girls was truly inspiring." On

Indian government policy with Pakistan is to encourage Indo-Pak trade and improve relations.

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan failed to yield desired results. Even cinema and TV channels have failed to improve relations. Pakistan's good words are in theory, only to show the world that it supports peace in the region.

The truth is otherwise. Prime Minister Modi rightly said that Pakistan is engaged in a proxy war with India, considering ISI’s involvement in various terror attacks on India and Pakistan’s attitude towards us. Ratan Tata has already severed its business relations with Pakistan, an attitude which the Indian government must practically follow.

— M Kumar, New Delhi

golden year 1971. He was a disciplinarian and even famed spinners – Bedi and Prasanna – were kept on tender hooks during his control as Manager. Dhoni's Dhamaka is over and we need another captain, this time from the South and not Virat Kohli. Both Gavaskar and Shastri are opportunists. Col Vengsarkar or Sanjay Manjrekar would have been

Mixed eleven in cricket

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the other hand, the Adams of cricket played miserably to register their biggest and worst loss in 40 years. The women should be inducted into the men's team to bolster their performance. Just as we have mixed doubles in Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis why not have a "mixed eleven" in Cricket!

— Hemant Hemmady, Virar

Shastri hai hai RAVI Shastri was good in only 'Chapati' shots and not pot shots. At Eden Garden he was booed for his slow scoring under Gavaskar and he was shown 'chappals' in Bombay, and now he is going to be the boss of Indian Cricket. He quit international cricket due to fatigue and is being sent as the saviour of Indian cricket. As a keen observer of the game, I think it needs major generals to oversee the team just like Col Adhikari did during the

KUDOS to the English Team for winning the test series after losing the Lords test. Though the series was expected to be a high-intensity one, it ended up being a onesided encounter. The Indian batsmen failed to make the appropriate technical adjustments, the bowlers, though they bowled well, the fielding negated the bowlers effort. India was utterly shameless – they had no fight, their spin-bowling options are pretty poor and the batsmen don't know how to occupy the crease and gave their wickets away rather cheaply. The real questions: Is Dhoni capable of leading the team in Test matches? What about his keeping, captaincy, tactics and selection of players? Is Fletcher, the right person to coach India? India is no longer a force in world cricket.

— Mahesh Nair, Dombivili

THIS refers to 'Abject Humiliation' (ADC, August 18). There is nothing more to be said about the utter humiliation that Indian cricket, under the charge of 'Captain cool' Dhoni, was subjected to. Any leader of mettle would have quit, even before the presentation ceremony got underway at Oval. But Dhoni is an-

with his producer in resorting to cheap popularity only to promote the film. Amir has secured a place in the minds of the people following his widely acclaimed TV show ‘Satyameva Jayate’ a couple of years ago. Although, as an actor, he has every right to accept or refuse a particular role in a movie, he should always keep in mind that the society expects something more out of him than from any other Bollywood film personality.

— Anil R Torne, Talegaon

Police brutality POLICE brutality is a frightening reality in our country. The very men who are supposed to uphold the law are routinely found misusing their powers. Cops slap motorists even for minor traffic offences. What is equally shocking is that the senior officials ignore complaints of police high-handedness.

— Jubel D'Cruz, Dombivili

Noble gesture by Tata

HATS off to TCS for pledging Rs 100 crore toward financing hygienic sanitation facilities for girl students across 10,000 schools. The Tata group, led by Ratan Tata, is known for its philanthropic work. Other industrial groups – Ambanis, Birlas and their tribe – should take a leaf out of this noble gesture to fund other social projects to build a strong and developed nation.

Cleanliness is the key to building a disease-free country. Just as we do not litter our house like a dustbin, we should follow hygienic manners to keep our surroundings clean. Big better option for this post. business houses should donate for — C K Subramaniam, Sanpada a noble cause so that infrastructure like washrooms, schools, garbage collection and disposal systems, apart from other facilities of public THE controversial poster of Amir utility, are modernised to improve Khan's forthcoming film ‘PK’ has civic facilities in our country. The hurt admirers all over the country carrot and stick theory, too, could and sent waves of disapproval. It is be applied to attain this goal.

— S N Kabra, Goregaon pitiable that Amir should join hands

‘PK’ poster boy

Who’s to be blamed?

THE REAL QUESTIONS ARE: Is Dhoni capable of leading the team in Test matches? What about his keeping, captaincy, tactics and selection of players?

Is Fletcher the right person to coach India? other enigma altogether. He hanger-on, all these years, also claims that he is 'strong enough' needs to be shown the door. But to suffer many more such deba- will BCCI and the Selection Comcles (as Indian Captain). For the mittee under Sandip Patil, have better future of Indian cricket, it is the moral courage to make these high-time Dhoni is divested of urgent changes? That is the moot Test captaincy, to start with. Dun- question!

— V Chandramohan, email can Fletcher who has been a mere

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TRA report ranks Mumbai University at 343 among other institutes in the country

By Yatin Ingle

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hile the Mumbai University (MU) is still struggling with the goof-ups and issues regarding academics and examinations, a report has now also stated that the University is way behind as far as trustworthiness is concerned. In order to give students knowledge and information about MU, the Trust Research Advisory (TRA) conducted a research of educational institutes across India to list the top trusted educational institutes of the country. Shockingly, the colleges of the University were able to book their place in the top 25 positions but the MU has been give the 343rd rank by the TRA report.

The TRA's proprietary 61-attribute Trust Matrix, India's Most Trusted Educational Institutes 2014-15 is India's comprehensive study which was conducted with 7,710 respondents across 40 Indian cities. For the research, each of the respondents, which comprised of students, parents and faculty, were queried on over 700 questions regard-

ing the educational institutes in the country. The study brought out 7 million data points on various aspects of the institutes over 20,000 hours of field work.

Topping the list of the most trusted educational institutes is the Hindu College, Delhi followed by IIT – Delhi at the second position and Loyola College, Chennai ranked at the third position. Being the lone University as a whole, the Anna University, Chennai was ranked at number four.

The Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (Post Graduation) bagged the 12th rank which is

the highest for an educational institute in Mumbai. It has been followed

by Mitthibhai College (Vile Parle) placed at the 22nd rank. The SNDT Women's University was listed at the 86th spot. The TRA had listed 88 trustworthy educational institutes of Mumbai comprising of schools, colleges, education training centers, distance learning, pre-school, high school and smart classes in its report.

Last year, MU had managed to gain entry into the list of top 150 universities in Asia at a rank of 131, According to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings, the varsity went up nine spots from 140 in the previous year.

The ADC contacted N. Chandramouli, CEO, TRA who said: “Education is a fundamental component of the society and quite naturally the quality of educational institute determines the quality of students it creates. Unfortunately, however, there is no research that provides universal metric for comparing different institutes – schools, colleges, universities, coaching classes among others. It is this acute awareness that led us to map the entire education sector topography, hoping to give the students and their parents an universal basis of information for the to choose from the institutes.”

Taximen protest against recalibration workshops

By Aroosa Ahmed

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ore than 200 taxi drivers protested outside the Khadeeja Workshop in Khar and Naaz Metre Workshop in Kurla-Kamani yesterday, against the increased cost of recalibrating and reinstalling the metres.

The cost of installation of a metre is Rs 500, but the workshops were charging the taxi drivers Rs 700 – Rs 900 for the installation.

The Mumbai Taximen's Union had earlier submitted a written complaint

to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) about the increase in the price of installation after the Bombay High Court (HC) order of increased fares

was issued.

Speaking to the ADC, AL Quadros, Leader, Mumbai Taximen's Union, said, “The workshops have been charging anywhere between Rs 500 to Rs 900 and were making out receipts of Rs 500. Therefore we held this demonstration outside the workshops. So now the workshops have given it to us in writing that they will charge only Rs 500 and will return the extra money back to the taxi drivers.

We can now freely install the re-calibrated metres.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE As per provision under section 8(3) C of Maharashtra (urban areas) protection & preservation of Trees Act 1975 (amended upto 3 Nov. 2006) proposals for removal of Trees are received by Tree Authority.

Sr. Location of Site No.

Proposed nos of trees to be removed marked on site

Reasons for removal of trees

Contact nos. of Concern Jr. Tree Officers and Developers

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Proposed construction of building at CTS No. 49, 54, 56 & 58 of village Chembur MHADA Colony, Chembur East

Tree No. 30 to 36, 39 to 44, Coming in construction 50,60,63,69,71,73-75,78, of proposed building 79A,80,81,83,103-105,142A, 197,202,203,212,213,217, 218,221-224,240,241,245249,273-275,286,288-300, 300A,301,372-374,374A, 375,375A,376-379,380-387 Total Trees: 63

Godrej Properties Ltd. 9967055540 Jr. Tree Officer M/W Ward: 9619195032

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Proposed building at CTS No.1996 to 2028 village Ghatkopar, LBS Marg, Ghatkopar (W).

Tree No. 4 & 9 Total Trees: 2

Randive Associates: 9819079800 Jr. Tree officer N Ward: 9763230130

Coming in construction of proposed building

If any objections or suggestions regarding above said proposals same should be submitted within 7 days from date of publishing of this advertisement.

Sd/Supdt. of Gardens & Tree Officer, Office of Tree Authority, V.J.B. Udyan, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Road, Byculla (E), Mumbai-400 027.

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Utter lawlessness!

Burglars use sophistacted gas cutters to burgle jewellery shop in Nalasopara; decamp with cash and ornaments worth Rs.18 lakh

By Suresh Golani

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ausing much embarrassment to the newly formed Palghar district police, a gang of unidentified robbers broke into a jewellery shop in Nallasopara and decamped with a booty of Rs 18 lakh including gold and silver ornaments on Tuesday night.

According to the police, the break-in was reported from Chandni Jewellers, in the Achole Road area of Nallasopara (E). Unidentified robbers gained access by cutting open the rear door and iron grills of the shop by using a gas cutter machine and fled with Rs 5,000 cash, gold and silver ornaments worth more Rs 18 lakh. The break-in was discovered at about 6 am by a nearby tea vendor who informed the jewellery shop owner, Mukesh Nanalal Jain, about the incident. The miscreants who also made an unsuccessful attempt to cut-open the safety locker, fled after leaving behind the two gas cylinders and sophisticated cutter machines. The Close Circuit Tele Vision (CCTV) cameras installed in the shop have captured the

Scenes (top) outside and (above) inside the Chandni Jewellers store, which was ransacked yesterday. images of the robbers, police said. A case under sections 454, 380 and 457 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against unidentified persons in this connection. Police Inspector Sampatrao Patil is investigating the case.

BMC passes Rs 400 cr road fixing proposal By a Staff Reporter

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he Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), during its standing committee meeting on Wednesday, passed a tender of Rs 400 crore for the resurfacing of the roads across the city and in the eastern and western suburbs. The civic body has planned to start work on the minor and major roads of Chembur, Bhandup, Mulund and Kurla soon.This time the BMC has planned to spend a major portion of the money on the roads in the suburbs than in the island city. Rs 153 crore have been assigned for repair of all the minor and major roads and Rs 32 crore to make concrete roads in Chembur. Rs 35 crore have been allotted to repair all the minor roads of Bhandup,

Kurla and Mulund.

According to civic officials, the contracts for asphalting and repairing the concrete roads are likely to be awarded to contractors by the end of the year.

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>> The easiest way to prevent chaffed toes, caused by new ballet flats is to wear the thickest pair of socks and blow dry the shoes

remove Dirt From sueDe shoes using stale BreaD If you love wearing suede shoes, chances are that they get scuffed with mud stains all too easily. Given the poor condition of our roads and public transport, all it takes is a day for suede shoes to get grimy. While suede erasers (that are used by most cobblers to remove these stains) aren’t easily available, stale bread does the job equally well. Use a thick slice of hard, stale bread and slowly rub it on the grimy spots.

You will notice that the stains are disappearing slowly, and you will have clean, new shoes in just a few minutes.

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Ballerina flats are super cute and can make a simple jeans and T-shirt outfit chic. However, anyone who has ever owned these shoes will tell you how painful it is to break into a new pair of ballerina shoes. As comfortable as they look, they are bound to cut into the skin on the back of your heels, and chaff your toes on their first few outings. A simple way to get rid of this painful problem, is by wearing the thickest pair of socks that you own, and plugging in your blow-dryer. Wear the socks and then slip your feet into the shoes. Using your blow dryer at its highest setting, direct the air flow towards the areas that feel really tight and those that usually give you the most trouble. Do this for two minutes on each shoe and then walk around the house in the shoes until they cool down. The heat will help expand the shoes in the areas that they are the tightest. You can also fill resealable bags with water and put one in each shoe. Put the pair in the freezer overnight. The water will expand as it freezes and so will your shoes.

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Dry hanD washeD clothes in a salaD spinner This trick is extremely handy for clothes that come bearing a ‘hand wash only’ tag. The tag accompanies garments that will lose their shape if they are washed in a washing machine.

So, using a dryer or the dryer setting in your washing machine, after hand washing the garment is out of the question. Use a salad spinner instead. It is gentler and while it may not wring out water from your clothes as well as your dryer will, it will get the job done effectively, without your garments losing their shape.

use a pumice stone For pilling

Flip-Flop makeovers

If you’re already confused, let’s explain this. Pilling is the formation of small ball of fibres on woollen fabric. So, no matter how well you take care of your sweaters and woollen clothes, you often can’t stop them from pilling. While you can buy a fabric shaver, the tool is expensive and not worth it when there’s such an easy, inexpensive fix! All you need to do is take a pumice stone and rub it on the outside of your woollen clothes. In a few minutes, they will be as good as new.

Flip flops are essential while you laze at the beach, but they can also be styled to look cute for every occasion. All you need is some fabric and beads to give your trusty slippers a makeover.

Start by wrapping a plain or printed cloth around each strap in order to cover it completely. Then, wrap the fabric between the two straps, until you have made a web of fabric that is an inch or two long. Next, use fabric glue to stick some beads and jewels onto the webbed area. Let the flip-flops dry overnight, and you will have cute, inexpensive slip-ons that will jazz up any outfit. For a variation, once you wrap the fabric around the two straps, tie a knot at the end and leave 8-10 inches of the fabric loose, instead of trimming it. This way, you can make your own tieup sandals!

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A simple way to find out whether you are wearing a well-fitted bra, is to insert two fingers between the band and your back. If the bra still feels comfortable, it is the correct size. But, if it feels too tight or too loose, you need to try a different size or tighten or loosen the band.

If you are the type of person who irons her clothes in the morning, just as she is about to rush to work, this tip is for you. Always let your clothes rest for five minutes after you have ironed them because this lets them set properly. If you wear them immediately, you will be adding more creases to the outfit while it is warm and as the garment cools down, these creases will set, defeating the entire purpose of ironing your clothes!

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Use lace to hide seams on alteRed denims Most women find it extremely difficult to find jeans that fit them perfectly. Usually, it is because they are too long. If you don’t want to fold your jeans every time your wear them, your only option is to have them altered. But, if you despise the noticeable seam that is left behind once your tailor alters your denims, here is a nifty trick to save them.

Use a strip of lace — a fabric that is a big fashion trend right now — and stitch it onto the hem of your denim, so that it covers the existing seam.

You can also use polka-dotted fabric or crocheted fabric. Not only is the result extremely pretty, the unsightly seams will be hidden effectively as well. This also works well if you are altering your jeans at home and don’t want to roll them up and hem them again.

Tired of your new T-shirts feeling stiff until they grow old — after which they’re too faded to wear outside anyway? If you want to strike a good balance between an old T-shirt that feels like second skin and a T-shirt that looks new enough to wear outside, you should turn to salt.

Sounds strange, doesn’t it? The truth is, salt water can soften fabric till it feels as comfortable as a vintage tee. Fill a bucket with two parts water and one part salt. You will have to soak the T-shirt in water for at least three days. Wash it thoroughly before wearing it again to avoid the salt residue from irritating your skin and making you feel itchy.

get Rid of smells with some vodka

Remove Red wine stains with white wine

Tired of coming home after a barbecue and having your clothes smell of food for days? Even if you live in a small house, smells from your kitchen can seep into your clothes — which is not something you want to deal with on a regular basis. But, don’t worry! Before you send your clothes for dry cleaning or throw them in the wash, use a mixture of water and vodka and spray it on your clothes. The diluted vodka seeps into the fabric and soaks up foul odours.

We’ve all lost at least one outfit to red wine. The stains are notorious for being impossible to remove and put most stain removers to shame. However, the next time you spill red wine on yourself or a carpet, white wine can come to your rescue. Simply pour a small amount of white wine on the stain and, using a clean cloth, blot the area (never rub as you will push the stains further into the fabric) gently. It will counteract the effects of red wine and fade the stain considerably, making it easy to wash off later, using regular stain remover.

iRoning with a dRyeR Need to get to a meeting in a hurry, but your iron has conked off?

If you don’t own an iron, then instead of following this tip, please head out to buy one. However, if yours is in need of dire repair, don’t risk burning your clothes. There’s a simple fix that works like a charm — and all you need is a hair dryer, or your shower! If you want to use your shower, hang your clothes up from the shower curtain rod. Seal the bathroom as well as you can and then turn the hot water on. Make sure that the shower/ tap head is not anywhere near your clothes so that they don’t get wet. The steam will help get rid of wrinkles. If all this is too much, simply blow dry your clothes till the wrinkles disappear.

Use cUtleRy tRays foR jewelleRy Cutlery trays are often pretty useless if you’ve got a set of more than 6 knives, forks and spoons.

Instead of trying to stuff them into your kitchen drawers, move them to your bedroom. You can put them in your cupboard to neatly store your jewellery. You can also mount them on the back of your cupboard door, add hooks and hang your necklaces off them in a neat, fun way.

paint cheap jewelleRy Cheap jewellery can stain your skin a blueishgreen colour. However, we know that wearing costume jewellery is sometimes fun, and so, we’ve got a fix for you. Simply buy a few extra bottles of clear nail paint. Use this to paint the insides of your costume jewellery. This will prevent it from getting discoloured or the green stains from rubbing off on your skin.

Do you always end up with a perfectly ironed shirt, but manage to leave a few creases on your collar? If you can’t manoeuvre your shirt correctly in order to get a sharply ironed collar, this trick is a godsend. All you need to do is set your flat-iron on the highest setting, and use it to iron your collar, just as you would straighten a section of hair. It will save a lot of time and leave you with a well-ironed shirt.

Remove deodoRant stains with wipes

Baking soda absorbs smells of any kind and is of great help when it comes to shoe odours. Store your shoes with little cloth bags filled with baking soda. This will help keep them odour-free.

While baby oil takes care of oil spots, baby wipes will help remove deodorant stains.

Gently rub a wipe in a circular motion over the stain. Don’t do it for too long or too vigorously, or you will end up with more marks than you started with.

Baby powder is an effective way of removing oil stains from your clothes without running the risk of ruining them. All you need to do is dab the stain with baby powder, using a paper towel.

Leave it on for around 10 minutes and then rub it off with your fingers.

Beeswax is not commonly available, but if you do manage to procure a stick, keep it in your drawer to use during monsoon. It works brilliantly to rainproof shoes, especially canvas ones. All you have to do is cover the shoes with the wax and then use a hair dryer so it melts, loses its colour and seeps in, without leaving your shoes stained or waxy.

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save laddeRing tights & stockings We’ve told you about this trick before, but it works so well that it wouldn’t be fair not to mention it again. If you realise that your stockings are laddering, just as you are about to leave your house, or if you can’t find another pair to change into, simply spray the laddered area with hairspray or apply clear nail varnish on the region. Both these products will help ho ld the threads in place until you can change into another pair. However, this solution will only last for a few hours, so make sure you have a back-up pair of tights handy.

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the pattern — we go through everything from the engineering of the shoes, to details on the nailing system and the length or thickness of the nail or screw and the quality of the insole. I’ve added a hidden padding that has memory foam inside the insole, which sinks into this cushion when you’re wearing the shoes. I also make the heels by hand, so that the instep and the arch are all in the right place.

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Serene Gandhi is the shoe designer behind the custom footwear label, Cara Pyramids. She talks to Dev Goswami about her fascination with shoes, what her brand offers and much more

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rom shoes sporting tassels and beads to those featuring embroidery using golden thread, Cara Pyramids offers shoes that are unique and eye-catching — see for yourself by checking out the brand’s creations alongside (inset pictures on the right and top right). We speak to the creative mind behind these creations, Serene Gandhi, who tells us about her inspirations and what goes into making bespoke footwear.

If I were to give you an unlimited budget and absolute designcontrol, what shoes would you come up with?

On an unlimited budget — the first thought that comes to mind is working with diamonds! I think that I would get a mold made for a half-boot, made with a single diamond; if possible.

footwear magical. Once I set my mind to it, it took on a life of its own and I found my calling; I can’t imagine doing anything else now.

Acting on my penchant for design and my passion for shoes, I >> Check out products from Cara Pyramids by logging on to www.carapyramids.in

Fashion provides a person with a lot of avenues to showcase their creativity. Why did you choose shoes?

Footwear has always reminded me of a fairytale, where stories such as Cinderella and The Elves & the Shoemaker made me believe that shoes were magical. The need to create shoes and not just buy them took shape when I felt that [when it came to footwear] the same styles and designs were being created enrolled at Footwear Design and over and over again. I wanted to be Development Institute (FDDI) and later trained under a renowned the first person in India to make

industrial professor from Italy, where I mastered the intricate details and cuts involved in crafting a state-of-the-art shoe.

From tassels and frills to embroidery, your designs are extremely unconventional. How do you come up with ideas for each design?

I try to tell a story with every pair of shoes that I create, which is why I rarely design an entire collection, because it puts limitations on what I can do with each design. So, each

and every design that I create has a unique theme.

Tell us what goes into making a pair of Cara Pyramids shoes.

Technique and taste work in tandem, allowing different ideas to come together. Designing something new takes almost a week — we cut the patterns and make a mock design, then do a durability test on the material.

Only then do we start working on the final footwear. Detailing is a process that takes place simultaneously; our work doesn’t stop at creating a sketch or making

What tips would you give a woman who wants to make a statement with a basic pair of black heels?

You can tweak your black heels by adding hot-stick stones, or even an ankle belt that can be stitched through a loop at your neighbourhood tailor. And if the material of the shoe allows it, you can personalise it with a hand painting.

What are your future plans for Cara Pyramids?

I am looking at franchises, where we will offer off-the-rack products and semi-bespoke services. Under semi-bespoke services, clients can mix and match from our off-therack collections, change the materials and play with the colours. The price for these services will be the same as the offthe-rack products listed on our website.

‘TheaTre is challenging’

Actress Richa Chadda, who was last seen in Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela, is returning to the silver screen with her latest film Tamanchey. In a quick chat, she speaks to Rohit Pramar about her role and more Tell us about your role in Tamanchey.

I play a tough girl who is very ambitious, brave and strong. Then, she meets someone (Nikhil Dwivedi’s character) and falls in love with him. It was a different character for me.

The film was supposed to release last year. Why was it delayed?

I think the delay was due to postproduction issues. As an actor, I just do my job and leave. I never ask what, who and why. But, of course, I am really excited that the film is finally releasing. I had so much fun shooting all over India for the film.

You continue to perform in theatre productions. What keeps drawing you back to theatre?

Theatre is like warm-up for me before I start shooting for a film. As an actor, you get to learn a lot through theatre. There is a live audience, so everything is spontaneous and there are no retakes. It is very challenging. But, it is really silly when people expect you to stick to films. If all actors do only films then theatre will die.

When you’re not shooting for films, what do you usually do?

When I am not shooting, I am either busy with narration or I am reading a script. I like to keep myself busy. So, as soon as I finish shooting, I usually rush home. But, when I am completely free, I like to travel.

You’ve played several tomboy characters.

Are you a tomboy?

I am not. It’s just an image that people have of me. If you play a character once,

What’s next for you?

After this, my next film Ghoomketu will release soon. I will also resume shooting for another film in September.

people try to imagine you in that personality only and they form a mindset that lingers for a while.

>> Richa tells us that her theatre performances help her to prepare for her films

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Strands If you are worried about thin, limp locks, read this article, as Yamini Walia helps you out with a few simple tricks to add volume to your hair

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our hair speaks volumes about your personality. So, having healthy hair is extremely important, whether you are heading to a party or going to work. But, because of dandruff, hair colour and dryness, you risk suffering from thinning hair, which is quite unsightly. Read on as we help you solve this problem with some simple tips.

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keeP yourself hydraTed Water keeps you healthy and also prevents hairfall and damage. In fact, dehydration is the primary cause of hairfall. So, make sure that you are well hydrated so that your hair stays thick and healthy.

heaT ProTecTion If you use hair dryers, straighteners or curlers, don’t forget to apply a heat protector on your hair before using them. Heat protectors are usually applied on wet hair to prevent any damage that is by to the heat.

Tease The rooTs Several hairstylists rely on the old tactic of back-combing hair to increase its volume. But, if you are not familiar with the process, here’s what you need to do: gather

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Sunidhi has kept it simple in this pretty pink dress and we love the gold belt that accompanies it — but we’re not fans of the updo. It seems a little too high and a little too much for her outfit.

Kangana’s hair and makeup is terrible, but we love her outfit. The tan skirt and white top are a great combination and we’d love to know where she got that gorgeous belt! Her handbag is boring, but a good match.

sleeP in a Bun Twist your hair into a bun before you go to sleep. Just separate damp, towel-dried hair into large or small sections, and then twist it, securing each section with bobby pins. Do not secure them with elastics as that will cause dents in your hair.

oPT for layers If you are wondering what haircut will make thin hair appear thicker, then opt for layers.

Adding layers to long or short hair adds volume without the hassle of daily maintenance. Also, keep your hair as short as possible, as shorter hair will put less strain on your roots and you’ll get maximum volume.

This is the most convenient trick of all! You need to switch the side of your hair parting for an instant lift. To ensure a deep parting, take a comb and draw a line starting from the edge of your eyebrow, moving diagonally back towards the centre of the crown. This will give your hair instant volume.

Frequently cut your hair in order to avoid split ends. However, don’t cut your hair every two weeks! Cut about ½ an inch every few months to keep your hair healthy and thick.

Using too much shampoo can cause severe damage to your hair, but conditioning it every time you shampoo it will help keep your hair healthy. Also, don’t compromise on the quality of your conditioner, always opt for reputed brands and good quality conditioners, even thought they might sometimes be expensive.

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the hair at the crown of your head and back-comb two to three-inch sections down towards the roots.

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Poor Priyanka. While she usually pulls off questionable outfits with poise, nothing can save this look. From the pyjama lookalike jumpsuit to the garish jacket and purple shoes — nothing is working here. The big grey clutch adds an unnecessary aunty-ish element to the outfit. All we can do is stare at her decently done hair and makeup to avoid looking at the horrendous outfit.

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Shraddha almost nails the casual look with this outfit, but we’re not big fans of the combination of these flared jeans with her layered top and runched sleeve jacket. We like that she kept her makeup simple and opted for simple flats instead of heels.

Farah’s outfit is alright. It’s not one of our favourites, but nothing screams fashion faux pas. The black is slimming and while her hairstyle is boring, it’s neatly turned out. We wish she had opted for a different lipstick shade and ditched the oversized red frames though.

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Picking the right size Just like you pick polka-dotted printed clothes or striped-ones, the size of the chevron print (a zig-zag pattern), should be taken into consideration before you pick an outfit. If you are slim, you can opt for thick and large chevron prints, but, if you are on the heavier side, stick to picking small and fine chevron prints, that will help enhance your silhouette.

2. always accessorise If you don’t want to commit to a chevron print top or dress, add a hint of the trend to your ensemble, with this ring from www.forever21.com. The neon yellow adds a bright touch to an otherwise simple ring.

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work appropriate This simple trend can be channelled into your work wardrobe as well. Pick chevron print blouses in shades of beige, taupe, grey and black and pair them with a solid coloured skirt and/ or blazer. This will add an element of sophistication to your look, without overpowering the rest of your outfit. However, avoid very large prints and extremely bright colours.

3. coral crush If you want to pick a piece of clothing with subtle chevron, try this coral top from Merrell, available at www.myntra.com. Pair it with denim shorts and tan flip-flops for a chic and relaxed look.

Price `849 4. colours of The sea We love the bright, summery vibe that this simple, sleeveless top from Riot gives off.

Available at www.myntra.com, the turquoise and white is a soothing combination.

Price `699 5. Time warP! If you like quirky accessories, keep with the chevron trend by picking up this watch from Style Fiesta, available on www.koovs.com.

The red and white face and pastel pink straps are really eye-catching.

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accessorise!

If you don’t want to wear a dress or top in a chevron print, experiment with the trend through your accessories. There are several bags, watches, rings and statement necklaces available that feature the print beautifully. Buy a chevron accessory to add some spunk to your ensemble. mix & match Chevron prints lend themselves beautifully to Indian wear. Saris with a chevron weave and/ or block-print have been around for several years and look stunning when paired with a solid blouse and statement jewellery. You can also reverse the trend by sporting a chevron blouse with a block coloured sari or picking an anarkali with a chevron printed bust. so overwhelming!

The rule to remember is that bright colours and large prints can be overwhelming. While we have told you how to pick the right size of the print depending on your body’s shape, always try on the garment to see whether the print suits you. Depending on the cut of the dress, the print can overwhelm your frame, especially if you are picking a chevron printed maxi dress or tunic, where the fabric follows a flowy silhouette.

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>> Lesli Mann rocks the red carpet in this gorgeous, semi-sheer, chevron gown

Wet wipes are always a saviour. Not only do they come in handy on a sweltering hot day, they are great for when you need to clean up in a jiffy, when you are out and about. Although the jury is divided on whether you should use wipes to remove makeup, there’s no denying that these wipes from Kara do a great job. It effectively removes basic, every day makeup, without tugging on your skin, or having to scrub it till your skin is sore. Enriched with seaweed and lavender, these wipes leave your skin clean, as well as feeling refreshed.

The hand sanitising wipes are a life-saver too.

For times when you are using public transport, or have been on a long bike ride and are left feeling grimy afterwards, these wipes are both refreshing and cleansing. The best part about using these sanitising wipes, is that they don’t leave your skin feeling dry afterwards, which is a big plus point if you have dry skin. With the wipes delivering on every claim they make, they are fast becoming a handbag staple with me!

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But, I do It Better!

Is this your attitude whenever you are advised to delegate duties or assign projects to your team? Do you get cold feet at the thought of your colleagues messing up a report that you are working on together? If so, you need to learn how to delegate effectively, says Shirley Mistry >> If you are responsible for most of the work in your office, it’s time to delegate some of it

project to a new employee, who has consistently been doing a poor job, doesn’t check facts and makes several mistakes. How will you tackle this situation? a) Since it is clear that they can’t do it, I will take over the project and do it myself. b) I will explain where they are going wrong and let them rectify their mistakes so th at they can complete the project properly. After all, that is how you learn.

When you are swamped with work and someone offers to help you out, what do you do? a) I decline the offer. I’ve coped with heavier workloads earlier; there is no need for me to ask for help now. b) I would gladly accept the offer and ask my colleague to take care of some tasks that are eating into my time.

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t takes a certain level of confidence and belief in your own abilities, as well as those of your team members, to delegate work effectively. Not only does it suggest that you are confident of your own skills, it also shows that you trust your team and know how to manage your time. Wanting to do everything yourself will leave you pressed for time, decrease the quality of your work and give you a bad reputation at work — that of the inhouse control freak! Take this quiz to find out if you need to work on your delegation skills.

If your boss asks you to delegate some work to a new employee to ease your

workload, which of these options would best describe your thought process? a) “Oh no! He thinks I can’t handle my workload. I must step up my game and work even harder!” b) “Let me talk to the new employee, gauge her skill sets and interests and accordingly decide what tasks to delegate to her.”

You assigned some tasks to your juniors and found out that they completed the job as well as you would have and in a shorter time frame. Now, what will you do if they come back to you, asking you for more work? a) I will ask them to do all my mundane

« career advice HoW to deAl WitH A Bossy colleAgue I am working on a project with a colleague same project, you can’t afford to let this be. who also happens to be a good friend. It is a To ensure that you are getting an equal say very important project for my firm and at in all the discussions and are able to first, I was happy to be able to work with a contribute effectively, sit down with her and divide all the tasks equally. Also, before a good friend. However, she has become strange and secretive and never tells me presentation, discuss who will deal with what she is up to. She hogs attention at what topics, so that your clients don’t see meetings and won’t let me get a word in you as clumsy. If her behaviour doesn’t edgewise when we’re speaking with the improve, speak to your boss about it, but only if you can’t convince your friend, client. Not only is she making me look bad, people are beginning to think that I am because you don’t want to come across as slacking and letting her take the reins! Help! someone who is incapable of getting along — Monica Raj, Borivali with a colleague. dear Monica, send your questions to Your colleague may be a good friend, but it womansworld@afternoondc.in before looks like she can be extremely competitive.

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ground work and research, so that I can focus on th e end results of the project. b) I will let them assist me on important projects as it will benefit the company and result in better quality output, while giving them a chance to grow.

Whenever you send out a mail dividing tasks, you always assign the most work to yourself. a) Of course! I have the most experience, so it’s the best option. b) No. I only take on tasks that require a lot of attention and skill, or when my team is absolutely swamped.

If you chose option A for most of the questions, you are in trouble, because you just can’t delegate. You think that your colleagues and juniors are less skilled than you, and are afraid to assign tasks to them, because you’re scared that they will mess things up. Not only are you being selfish and hogging all the limelight by refusing to delegate, you aren’t giving your employees a chance to grow, apart from sending out the message that you don’t trust them at all. Also, if you insist on doing everything yourself, you run the risk of burning out and over time, you will be so stressed that the quality of work will begin to deteriorate. So, take a leaf out of the good boss’ book and learn to loosen the reigns.

Mostly Bs

You seem to understand the importance of delegating work to your employees and do a good job of it. You don’t use delegation as an excuse to shirk work or responsibilities and know how to strike a good balance. You make a genuine effort to understand the skills of your colleagues before assigning duties and don’t think of them as beneath you or unintelligent.

You want to set a good example for your junior team members and take a keen interest in providing them with opportunities that will help them learn and grow. Keep it up!

Consider this situation: You assigned a

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keep floWers fresh

Keeping cut flowers fresh is quite a challenge.

Rhea Dhanbhoora helps you out by giving you some easy tips and tricks to keep your flowers blooming for longer cop out

Copper works as an antibacterial agent. So, instead of buying artificial agents to keep your flowers fresh for longer, use a piece of copper. Add it to the bottom of your vase and then put a little sugar over it.

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This can be used along with other items, and also by itself. Sugar is actually better plant food than store-bought varieties. It even helps open up buds that refuse to bloom. So, mix it with lemon to add a little extra kick to the water that you place your flowers in.

uSe a tablet

Instead of popping an aspirin to alleviate the headache you get when your flowers continue to wilt and die, pop a tablet into the vase instead. No, we’re not crazy! Simply crush an aspirin in the water before putting your flowers in it. The tablet will get absorbed by the stems, keeping them fresh. If you want to keep them for even longer, trim the stems every day.

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What a chore!

When it comes to teaching children about responsibility, one of the most difficult aspects is to get them to help with household chores. If you’re exasperated by how often your children come up with imaginative excuses to avoid doing household chores, Dev Goswami is here to help you

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elling your children that they have to do their chores is easy, but actually getting them to do them on time can be an uphill task — one that often doesn’t seem worth it. But, don’t cave! There are several ways to avoid tantrums, anger and stubbornness and get them to lend a hand around the house, without complaining all the time. If you’re creative enough and know how to keep your children entertained, getting them to help you around the house won’t be a problem at all. Read on, as we tell you how to get your children to pull their weight with household chores.

RewaRd them Promise them a reward when they finish a task within a set time frame. Ensure that the task is not so difficult to perform that they give up mid-way, or so easy that they lose interest. A great way to get children to spend time outdoors on weekends and holidays (which is usually tougher than you think) is to ask them to buy something from a grocery shop. Give them a little more money than they would need and let them buy themselves a treat while they’re buying household supplies. At the same time, make

sure to ask them for an account of all the tougher task, it will seem like a challenge to money they have spent — this will help them them and they will actually be excited about learn how to manage money and the finding it. Similarly, switch up chores every now and then; if you’ve been making them importance of spending responsibly. do the dishes for a week, give them laundry duty for the next week — this ensures that a make it a competition chore doesn’t become, well, a chore for them.

This trick works very well when you have more than one child. Make the task at hand a Give them fReedom competition or game between siblings. You’ll be surprised to see how excited they are to The reason that most children lose interest in finish a chore and the speed with which they doing something is the constant will do it. If you have just one child, you can commentary you might be giving them while still try this trick by making it a competition they are doing the task, saying things like, between the two of you. For example, “Don’t do that, that’s not the way to do it.” If challenge your child to dust all the furniture you are constantly critical while they are around the house before you finish washing doing a chore, your child is probably thinking in his head “Why don’t you do it the dishes. yourself?” So, we suggest you allow them the freedom to do a task the way that they see fit. make it haRdeR If the end result is not what you wanted, you You might raise your eyebrows at this tip — if can point out where they went wrong and they are so unwilling to do everyday chores, make them re-do the chore. This also works they’re hardly going to be thrilled when you as an incentive because, as you might have give them difficult tasks, right? Actually, the noticed, children hate doing something reason that they might not be willing to do more than once. So, the next time you give something in the first place, can be because them something to do, they will try to do it as they find it too easy — which for children, well as they can to avoid having to do it can translate to boring. So, if you give them a again. We think this is a win-win situation.

Your flowers keep dying because they are exposed to too many germs on a daily basis.

You can prevent these germs from affecting them by keeping your house clean, but you can also disinfect the vase with a little bleach. It will prevent mould, keep your vase sterilised and help your flowers stay fresh.

have a dRink

Alright, we were kidding. But, you could give your flower a little more than just water.

Vodka contains properties that inhibit the ethylene production in plants. Ethylene is responsible for making your flowers wilt. So, spritz a little (just a little, because too much alcohol can have the same effect on your plants as it will on you) vodka mixed with water and sugar on your flowers to keep them fresh for longer.

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I have been married to Jason for about three months now. I am very happy! He is a wonderful man and we are very much in love. I love everything about our life together....

EXCEPT!

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>> Video chat is a great way to communicate with your partner if you are in a long distance relationship Hitesh — my husband’s childhood friend... the BANE of my life!

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Building trust in any relationship is hard and when you don’t live in the same city – it gets much harder. So, Rhea Dhanbhoora gives you a few tips to weathering the storm of distance Figure it out

The more in tune you feel with each other’s lives, the more you will trust one another.

First things first — make sure that both you and your partner know where your relationship stands. Never say ‘we’ll see.’ It is SpaCe it out important that the two of you are clear about whether you will be exclusive, how much time you will devote to each other and Give each other space. It’s easy to spend all day talking to each what each of you expect out of the relationship. other on the phone for a few of months and then spend the rest of the year talking once a week. Space it out well enough so that you both have the space that you require to live your lives, while CommuniCate oFten keeping each other in sync with your relationship. Don’t put No, you don’t have to talk on the phone 24/7. In fact, the less pressure on anything and things will be smooth sailing. you talk on the phone, the better your relationship will be.

Sounds surprising, doesn’t it? The truth is, an email or a text Don’t aCCuSe message can convey everything you’re feeling in the moment that you’re feeling it, without disturbing your partner. So, even Never level accusations at your partner. Your relationship will if your partner is busy at work, you can feel like you’re talking to suffer if you accuse him of not having enough time for you, not him. Make sure it is reciprocated though! Video chat at least spending enough time talking to you, or — the one accusation three times a week and make sure that you talk in some way, that ruins all relationships and shatters trust — not being every day. faithful to you. Never accuse your partner of being unfaithful just because you are feeling neglected. If you want to be in a long distance relationship (or any relationship for that matter) Don’t Flake out you have to make a conscious decision to trust your partner.

Being reliable is one of the easiest and most important ways to build trust in a relationship. How can your partner trust you if plan to viSit you can’t even stick to a virtual date? Keep your promises and don’t expect forgiveness to tide you over in a long distance Talk about when you want to visit each other. Being excited relationship. about meeting one another will help build trust in your relationship, because it will keep you from feeling neglected and pushed aside in favour of the new life that your partner is Be involveD leading away from you. Even if he is very far away and you can’t Learn about each other. One of the best ways to build trust is by see each other as often as you’d like, making an effort to plan being involved in each other’s lives and knowing things about your next trip together or meeting each other half way is a good each other. Talk about friends, family, funny incidents — all the way to say that you’re still into each other — enough to make little things that happen in your day that you think don’t matter. long-term plans.

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Dear grace,

My boyfriend is quite insecure and for some reason, he thinks I’ve been cheating on him.

He claims that a friend saw me having what looked like a date and now, everyone I talk to, he thinks I am flirting with. He’s ruining my friendships by fighting with me whenever we’re in public, or analysing my behaviour afterwards. I’ve tried explaining that I’m being faithful, but he says he can’t trust me anymore.

He doesn’t want to end the relationship; he just keeps saying that I need to change —

except I don’t know what he wants me to act like! Is there any way I can convince him to let me be myself and trust me? I really like him.

— Chaaya Singhania, matunga Dear Chaaya, We suggest you give him one last chance to trust you and if he still doesn’t, dump him. Tell him in a matter-of-fact tone that you need to talk to him for a few minutes. While explaining your position, ensure that you don’t come across as desperate; this does not do anything to help your situation and will also

He is not a bad guy (at least that is what Jason believes), but he is so irritating! Like a 6’4” giant, annoying, toddler hyper on coffee!

Man, Mrs. Jase, you are such a beauty!

Have you lost weight?

Your curly hair looks SO nice! The colour of your top really brings out the black of your eyes! Is the erhmm good?!

His compliments reek of insincerity.

He always indirectly calls me fat.

He is crude, loud, brash and rude!

He always butts in; invites himself over and stays on for dinner, uninvited! He monopolizes the conversation and Jason...

The next morning he was coming over.

I got my hair styled, Hahahaha!

I LOVE thisdressed guy! up a bit, bought cupcakes for our coffee break, had conversations with him in my head... Then he rang the bell and I got so nervous, I turned off the lights and pretended not to be at home!

Only laughs and loves him to bits!

hurt your self-esteem. Once you’ve told him your side of the story, explain that he has just two options — to trust his friend and end this relationship, or to trust you. From what you’ve told us, it seems that you’ve given him enough time, so we suggest you make this an ultimatum; if he doesn’t choose either option, we recommend you end the relationship — a relationship without trust and full of insecurities is not worth it!

Send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in

"I don’t like this guy! I want him at a distance, if not out of my life entirely. He is obnoxious! But, every time I bring it up with Jason, he laughs it off. Help!” - F a) You life is now a life shared. He is obviously a big part of your husband’s life.

Don’t make him choose, as he will resent you. Just avoid him when you can. b) Why not try to get to know the friend your husband obviously loves and cares about? A lot of loud, brash people aren’t like that around people that they are close to as they feel relaxed. c) Are you a little jealous?

LAST WEEK: Ula should pick Option A: If this behaviour continues, call her family and get her to seek help.

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A grieving process

What is pre-cum?

What exactly is pre-cum. If man’s pre-cum enters woman’s vagina, can she become pregnant with it? Does pre-cum contain sperms? Kindly clarify.

The pre-cum, better known as ‘pre-ejaculatory fluid’ comes from the “bulbo-urethral glands” located at the base of the penis shaft. It serves

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the purpose of lubrication during intercourse.

Generally this fluid is not expected to have sperms. However, very often sperms are found to be present accidentally in the pre-cum, which can result in pregnancy.

What the cards say: Time for thanksgiving Path: Be kind and giving. Don’t operate from the ego Ally: Virgo will calm you. Avoid Capricorn who will depress you Card for the week: Tarot key no. IX The Hermit. Wisdom and understanding will make you invincible. Be objective and be a little grounded and win the day

What the cards say: You will be at peace Path: Open up to loved ones. Don’t be prejudiced or take things for granted Ally: Libra understands you well. Avoid clingy Cancer Card for the week: Tarot key no. X the Wheel of Fortune. Luck is coming your way

What the cards say: Your ego is not helping you Path: Forgive and forget.

Don’t brood Ally: Libra will give you warmth. Avoid Aries who could fan your impulsiveness Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIV the Temperance which says that balance and healing is at hand

What the cards say: Healing comes in form of a person Path: Things are on the mend.

Don’t expect miracles.

Be realistic and discerning Ally: Taurus will bring peace.

Avoid Scorpio and their intensity Card for the week: Tarot key no. XII The Hanged Man. Surrender yourself to the Divine and experience a release and accept the will of heaven

What the cards say: Sometimes truth comes in many guises Path: Be objective. Don’t be blind Ally: Capricorn will be helpful. Avoid Aquarius and their political ways Card for the week: Tarot key no. V The Hierophant. Look to the society to resolve your issues. Go by their edict.

Received wisdom will come handy

What the cards say: Self interest needs to be looked at Path: Generosity and letting go are two themes this week. Don’t complain or constantly nitpick Ally: Taurus will give you good advice Card for the week: Tarot key no. XII The Hanged Man. Look inwards and surrender to the will of God

I am 26 years old. I got married 2 years ago and last year my wife had sex with another boy in her parents home, she’s even carrying his child...I was a virgin before marriage and sexually weak at that time due to smoking, she was just the opposite. I trusted and loved her a lot, everything was cool till the first year until she got pregnant and ran away. I feel very sad and even cry sometimes. I feel “Why me?”

What should I do?

You are going through a grieving process, grieving the betrayal of trust. It is natural to feel angry and even very sad. The grieving process is in this order – shock and denial, anger, sadness and then finally the thought ‘what do I do now?’ So after you are over your sorrow, it is important to gather your emotions and look ahead. You have an entire rectifiable. So seek a consultation as soon as life ahead of you and you have to take back you can from a qualified sex therapist. control of it.

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What the cards say: Know the truth Path: Get honest feedback. Don’t be justified with clever arguments Ally: Your ally this week Taurus who will be frank. Avoid Aquarius who will allow you to justify Card for the week: Tarot key no. XI Justice.

Whatever good you have done will be rewarded but your wrongdoings will also bring punishment. The sword of Justice will cut through pretences.

The right rigour will bring confidence and clarity

What the cards say: Stalemate Path: Mend your fences.

Don’t hoard but give away Ally: Water sign Pisces show you compassion.

Stay away from Aquarius who could rock the boat for you by radical ideas Card for the week: Tarot key no. XV The Devil. Face your devil and it will wilt…Look at your vulnerabilities and fears and see them disappear.

Differentiate between sensations and feelings , greed and giving

What the cards say: Time for hard work and good results Path: Keep your emotions out of all equations. Don’t waste your time. Use it fully to get the best results Ally: Fellow Librans will understand you.

Don’t tangle with Scorpio Card for the week: Tarot key no. XVII The Star. Insight will bring ease.

Great love will be given and received

What the cards say: Be accepting Path: Go back to your emotional roots.

Don’t be focused on the ego. Focus on love Ally: Virgo will show you things as they are. Avoid Cancer who could encourage your ego Card for the week: Tarot Key no. X Wheel of Fortune is spinning in your favour. Take full advantage of this phase and reset your priorities

What the cards say: You could feel humiliated Path: Compromise and realign. Don’t operate from pride Ally: Libra will help you. Avoid clingy Cancer Card for the week: Tarot key no. VIII Strength. Shows your strength to overcome the baser nature and emerge triumphant. Tame the beast within

What the cards say: Time to be careful Path: Choose a positive approach.

Don’t gloat over others Ally: Seek advice from a Scorpio who will know to calm you down. Don’t go babbling with Aries or all your secrets will be out Card for the week: Tarot key no XV The Devil. Be careful with your ego.

Avoid temptation to lie or cheat anyone. Face your negativity and see the Devil lose ground

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I believe there is enough scope for home prices to come down from the higher perch because of huge inventory pile-up in several markets...In a country where over 60 % of the population lives with less than USD 2 a day, the cost of houses are still pretty high.

RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra BUSINESS BRIEFS Tata Motors To Launch Two Car Models Every Year Till 2020

Profit Booking Drags Nifty Lower

NSE India: S&P CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (August 21, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Wednesday (August 20, 2014) a net 22.20 points (0.28%) and closed at the 7875 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 7915 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 7922 points level at 9.16 a.m. The index then declined into the red on profit booking and turned into a range bound movement until 3.05 p.m. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 7864 points level at 3.29 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 58 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 29 were losers, 19 were gainers and 2 remained unchanged. Substantial buying was witnessed in healthcare stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in oil & gas stocks.

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7471 points level.

The next support is at the 7321 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 7896 points level.

The next resistance is at the 7954 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 = 7888 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (1) = 7853.

Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 7.47%. This change is small Support (2) = 7830.

Resistance (1) = 7910. and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Resistance (2) = 7946.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: all the traded stocks, 874 were gainers, 699 were losers On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after and 44 remained unchanged. having formed a doji pattern has formed a black body candle. In fact yesterday’s candle is almost like a Slow Stochastic Indicator: Black Marubozu candle. (A Black Marubozu forms The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought when the open equals the high and the close equals zone. the low). This is negative.

The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the However, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days slow D line (positive if it continues). moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity RSI Indicator: parameters too indicate strength. Both these indicate a positive bias. Investors are advised to hold long The RSI is above the 60 level but is now declining (negative positions. if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive).

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues).

The ADX is flat while the Market Index is falling. No signal here.

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 7835) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 7731) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 7721) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 6769) Positive.

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

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Tata Motors plans to launch two vehicles every year till 2020 as the company looks to ramp up its product portfolio in the competitive Indian car market. The company yesterday launched its compact sedan Zest in the NCR, priced between Rs 4.64 lakh and Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), is also working to upgrade its sales and service network. "We launched 8 variants across five brands last year. We are looking to launch two new vehicles every year till 2020. Zest is the first model launch this year and will be followed up by compact model Bolt soon," Tata Motors President, Passenger Vehicles, Ranjit Yadav told reporters. The company will also be launching two models next year, he added.

Hyundai Gearing Up To Enter Compact SUV Segment

With an eye on increasing market share in India, Korean auto major Hyundai is gearing up to enter the compact SUV and multi-purpose vehicle segments from next year. Buoyed by strong response to its newly launched hatchback Elite i20 and success of compact sedan Xcent, the company's Indian arm Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is also looking forward to a strong festive season sales. "From this year we have started entering segment where we are not present. We will continue to do this in the coming years to enter segments where we are not present currently," HMIL Vice President Sales and Marketing Rakesh Srivastava told PTI here.

Vodafone Targets Postpaid Users With Vodafone Red

Vodafone India, yesterday launched ‘Vodafone RED’, an all-in-one,integrated, worry-free solution, exclusively for postpaid retail and enterprise customers.

Vodafone RED was developed following extensive research and after gaining deep insights about customer usage and preference. It is a unique and innovative product proposition that goes beyond a conventional tariff plan and eliminates the need for multiple rentals for voice and data and brings in a new concept of integrated solutions across multiple segments to give worry free connectivity to its customers.

T M Bhasin Elected IBA Chairman

T M Bhasin, chairman and managing director of Indian Bank, has been elected as the chairman of the umbrella banking body Indian Banks Association for 2014-15. Bhasin will be succeeding K R Kamath, who is also the chairman and managing director of Punjab National Bank. "The manging committee at the meeting held yesterday elected Bhasin as the chairman for the term 2014-15," the Indian Banks Association (IBA) said here after the annual general meeting. UCO Bank chairman and managing director Arun Kaul, Oriental Bank of Commerce head S L Bansal and ICICI Bank managing director Chanda Kochhar have been elected deputy chairpersons of the association. State Bank of India chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya is the honorary secretary of IBA for the year.

Glenmark Discovers New Molecule; Enters Oncology Segment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has said it has entered the oncology segment with the discovery of a new molecule, which the company intends to develop to treat various types of cancers. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals SA, a wholly-owned unit of Glenmark, announced the discovery and initiation of studies of a novel clinical development candidate, GBR 1302, the company said in a statement.

GBR 1302, which was discovered and developed by the Glenmark Biologics Research Centre located in La Chaux-de- Fonds, Switzerland, is the company's first clinical candidate targeting oncology indications.

Swiss Military Worldwide Enters Mumbai Market

Swiss Military Worldwide, a premium global men’s lifestyle brand yesterday announced its entry into the Mumbai market. The retail launch saw tie-ups with Large Format Retail brands like Crossword, Shoppers Stop, Planet M, Landmark, Om Book Shop and Emerge. The brand also recently opened its 100th store in Jalandhar.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Axis Direct calls a ‘Buy’ on J Kumar Infraprojects CMP: Rs. 327

Target Rs. 410

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Target Rs. 295

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Sensex falls for the 1st time in seven sessions, down over 106 points to close at 26,314 IFC Launches $2.5 Billion Rupee-denominated Bonds for Infra Projects in India Modified draft of Indian Financial Code likely by mid-2015 CBI Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal in 2G money laundering case Govt plans to stop RIL from selling crude.

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hares of Dena Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce plunged up to 5 % yesterday amid concerns related to a suspected scam.

Dena Bank' scrip tumbled 5.06 % to Rs 60.10, while shares of Oriental Bank of Commerce fell by 3.63 % to Rs 264 on the BSE. The government has initiated a forensic audit at the state-run Oriental Bank of Commerce and Dena Bank after the unearthing of a sus-

pected scam, wherein the lenders allegedly misappropriated funds worth Rs 436 crore from their fixed deposit customers. The lenders are alleged to have indulged in siphoning-off the money (Rs 180 crore by OBC and Rs 256 crore by Dena Bank) received as fixed deposits.

Meanwhile, in a clarification to the BSE Dena Bank said that the Malabar Hill Branch of the bank received bulk term deposits from various entities/government organisations between January 30,

2014 and May 5, 2014. Subsequently, term deposits amounting to Rs 256.69 crore were pledged to the bank by the same signatories to obtain overdraft facilities of Rs 223.25 crore (present outstanding 217.17 crore). The funds were surreptitiously transferred out of the bank by creating fake overdraft facility, resulting in a fraud on the bank and the concerned entities/Govt organisations. The bank has lodged complaint in this regard with CBI. The bank has made a provision of

Funds were surreptitiously transferred out of the bank; government initiates forensic audit

Rs 54.29 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and the balance to be provided equally in subsequent three quarters of FY 2014-15. The bank has suspended the erring branch manager and transferred the staff of the concerned branch, it said.

Incidentally, reacting to news Banking Secretary GS Sandhu said the scams happened due to lack of due diligence by officials or non-adherence of the norms or procedures.

He said the ministry has already started work on this through some

expert agencies and investigations are on. “Those people who are involved or responsible have been taken to task. There have been some disciplinary actions taken,� he said on the popular business channel CNBC-TV18.

Speaking to the same channel, Oriental Bank of Commerce managing director SL Bansal said the bank had recovered Rs 110 crore of the Rs 180 crore that was allegedly misappropriated in the fixed deposit (FD) scam.

State FMs Want Lower Threshold Of Rs 10 Lakh For Levying GST

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tate Finance Ministers yesterday resolved to lower the threshold limit for imposing Goods and Service Tax (GST) from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, and asked the Centre to include the provision for GST compensation in the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Empowered Committee of state Finance Ministers on GST which met yesterday in New Delhi, also recommended to the Centre that states be given the legal powers to collect tax from businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 1.5 cr.

"About dual control, Empowered Committee decided to recommend to the central government that for threshold of Rs 1.5 crore, Centre will not interfere in assessment, in audit, in other matters. It will be left exclu-

sively to states. But officials from Centre insisted that only administrative control will be given to the states. The states insisted that legal powers should also be given to the states to the extent of Rs 1.5 crore so far as CGST is concerned," Empowered Committee Chairman Abdul Rahim Rather told reporters.

The contentious issue of dual control of traders - by both the Union government and state governments - in GST structure, would be that taxpayers with annual turnover of over Rs 1.5 crore would be taxed by the Centre, which will later disburse to states their share.

Those with turnover below Rs 1.5 crore would pay their taxes to states, which would subsequently pass on to the Centre its share, reports PTI. "So far as threshold limit is con-

cerned, it was decided that it should be Rs 10 lakh in respect of general category of states and Rs 5 lakh for special category and NE states," Rather said.

As regards the items exempted from the purview of GST, the Committee suggested that they should be mentioned in the Constitutional Amendment Bill. States have already told the Centre that items like petroleum and tobacco would be kept out of GST. On compensation for phasing out of Central Sales tax (CST), Rather said that Rs 13,000 crore has been pending as on March 2010.

Gujarat Finance Minister Saurabhbhai Patel urged the Empowered Committee to take a balanced view in the proposed dual control by both state and Central authorities, along with sustainability of states

Pace Of Broadband Roll-Out Is Disappointing, Says TRAI Chief

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elecom regulator TRAI will invite views of public on issues related to roll out of broadband in the country by end of next month. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is also planning to issue a consultation paper to discuss regulatory framework around Over-the-top (OTT) players like WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, WeChat etc.

The OTT players facilitate free calls and messaging services, making it af-

fordable for consumers to use them.

Telecom subscribers are required to pay only internet charges to their operators for using OTT services.

"Hopefully we will come out with paper on broadband may be by end of next month," TRAI Chairman Rahul Khullar said at a telecom summit organised by industry chamber ASSOCHAM in New Delhi.

Khullar clarified that the paper will be around issues related to rollout of broadband services in the country. TRAI Chairman said the

pace of broadband roll-out in the country is disappointing. In this regard, he referred to the roll out under national optical fibre network which aims to connect 2.5 lakh village panchayat by 2017.

"Our progress has been very disappointing. Of 1.8 kilometers cable that has been ordered, 15,000 km has been delivered which is less than 10%. Of the 6 lakh km for ducting, actual achievement is 2000 km which is about 0.3%...There are lessons to be learnt from this," Khullar said.

Snowman Logistics Plans To Raise Rs 197 Cr; IPO Opens On Aug 26

By Dominic Rebello

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nowman Logistics, an integrated temperature controlled logistics service provider, will hit the capital markets on August 26 with its initial public offer (IPO). The public issue would close on August 28 and the price band is in the range of Rs 44 to Rs 47 per share, while the bid lot is in multiples of 300 equity shares.

The IPO comprises of 25% postissue paid up-capital, valuing the company at around Rs 790 crore at the top end of the price band.

The Bengaluru-based company is planning to offer 4.20 crore shares to investors through its IPO. The objects of the issue is capital expenditure for setting up new temperature controlled and ambient warehouses, long term working capital, and for general corporate purposes. HDFC Bank is the book running lead manager. The equity shares of the company are proposed to be listed on the BSE and the NSE. Snowman Logistics began its business in 1998 and since then expanded its operations to become an integrated tempera-

ture controlled logistics service provider in India. As of March 31, 2014, the operations comprised 23 temperature controlled warehouses.

The products catered to by the company include dairy products, icecream, poultry and meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables, healthcare and pharmaceutical products. Snowman is promoted by Gateway Distriparks and Mitsubishi Corporation, International Finance Corporation and Norwest Venture Partners are some of the other shareholders in the company.

revenues and ease in compliance for small traders while rolling out the GST. Yesterday was the first meeting of the Empowered Committee of state FMs after the presentation of Budget by the new NDA government. The GST rollout has missed several deadlines because of lack of consensus among states over certain crucial issues on the new tax regime. It will subsume indirect taxes like excise duty and service tax at the central level and VAT on the states front, besides local levies.

Earlier this month Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had

written to the Centre that the present GST Bill is unacceptable to the states and also raised concerns on Rather said certain aspect.

Tamil Nadu's concerns are likely to be ironed out with effective compensation mechanism.

The GST Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2011, has lapsed and the NDA government will be required to come up with a fresh bill. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that the government will try to bring in the new GST Bill in the Winter session of Parliament.

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Four magicians each answer a mysterious summons to an obscure address with secrets inside. A year later, they are the Four Horsemen, big time stage illusionists who climax their sold out Las Vegas show with a bank apparently robbed for real. This puts agents Dylan Rhodes of the FBI and Alma Dray of Interpol on the case to find out how they did it. However, this mystery proves difficult to solve even with the insights of the professional illusion exposer, Thaddeus Bradley. What follows is a bizarre investigation where nothing is what it seems with illusions, dark secrets and hidden agendas galore as all involved are reminded of a great truth in this puzzle: the closer you look, the less you see. HBO, 9 p.m.

KBC

SOAPS & SERIALS

The talented Rani Mukherjee who plays a senior inspector fighting evil crimes in the upcoming movie Mardaani met a real life crime fighter, Fatma Khatun on Sony TV’s Kaun Banega Crorepati. A victim of human trafficking, Fatma showed immense courage to fight this crime. Married off at the age of 9 to a man thrice her age, Fatma was subjected to brutal physical abuses by her mother-in-law. Fatma’s in laws and husband dealt in trafficking which she witnessed in her house each day. With time, Fatma got the courage to help 5 women from her own house but in the bargain of being ruthlessly beaten up by her husband.

Moved by her fighting spirit, Rani dedicated a few lines to Fatma, “Ek thi Jhansi ki Rani aur ek ho tum”. Rani also felicitated the brave heart with a Mardaani t-shirt and a medal.

Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

UDAAN

In tonight’s episode we will see that Kasturi hands Chakor a rupee and asks her to buy bananas for herself. She warns her to only use the kachchi sadak to get to the vendor. Kasturi’s neighbour states that Kasturi would not be able to shield Chakor forever from Kamal Narayan. In this episode, we will also be introduced to Kamal Narayan’s family - Ragini, Naina and Suraj.

It is Vivaan’s birthday and he is also slated to top his class. Chakor finds the bananas expensive and decides to go to the market for cheaper ones, climbing the back ladder of a bus.

Chakor is mesmerised by the school’s atmosphere. Colors, 8.30 p.m.

DOLI ARMAANON KI

Having finally taken a stand for herself, Urmi is in no mood to go back on her decision. Everyone at home tries to convince Urmi that her in-laws house is where her home is now. Urmi is pressurized by her family to go back to Samrat and someone in the family speaks up against her that leaves everyone shocked.

Zee TV, 10.30 p.m.

RISE OF THE MACHINES

This landmark action and CGI-driven series reveals the amazing stories behind the inventions hidden deep inside some of the world’s most extreme machines. Discovery will reveal the extraordinary stories behind the inventions hidden deep inside the DNA of some of the world’s most extreme machines that have

VAN HELSING

KBC, Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

enabled them to evolve to become the most advanced of their kind. Each hour-long film unlocks the secrets of ten surprising innovations concealed deep beneath the skin of a different iconic machine, such as a Train, Racing Car, Mega Truck or Helicopter. Discovery, 9 p.m.

MOST EXTREME

The world is full of amazing animals, so how would one choose the best of the best? MOST EXTREME on Animal Planet explores how the best and worst of the human world stack up against the animal kingdom. Tune into the show, as each episode countdown the ten most extreme animals for any given behaviour.

Animal Planet, 7 p.m.

HOW IT’S MADE

Have you ever wondered how things are made? HOW IT’S MADE finds out how the everyday objects people use become the things they are. Discovery Science, 8 p.m.

EK HASINA THI

Sakshi finds out that Dev is the one who is raking up a closed chapter of the past and is aware where Payel is. Sakshi initiates a dangerous plan which she doesn’t share with Akash and even Rajnath. She keeps a hawk’s eye on Dev. Star Plus, 8 p.m

SIMPSONS YEAR 1

After receiving an injection from Dr. Hibbert, Bart becomes temporarily deaf, which makes him impervious to being bullied.

Star World, 8.30 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Van Helsing is in the world to rid all evil, even if not everyone agrees with him. The Vatican sends the monster hunter and his ally, Carl, to Transylvania. They have been sent to this land to stop the powerful Count Dracula. Whilst there they join forces with a Gypsy Princess called Anna Valerious, who is determined to end an ancient curse on her family by destroying the vampire.

They just don’t know how! Star Movies, 9 p.m.

RACE TO WITCHMOUNTAIN

In Las Vegas, the regenerated ex-con Jack Bruno works as taxi driver. During an UFO Convention at Planet Hollywood, the skeptical Jack picks up Dr. Alex Friedman, who will present a scientific lecture in the event. Then he is pressed by two henchmen of his former boss, the criminal Wolff, that wants to talk to him, but Jack does not want to return to the crime life. Jack fights and gets rid of them; out of the blue, he finds two teenagers on the backseat of his cab. They tell that they are siblings, Sara and Seth, and they need to travel to a location outside Las Vegas in the middle of nowhere. Meanwhile the government finds a spacecraft that crashed nearby Las Vegas and is chasing the two aliens; after the investigation of the men of Major Henry Burke, they discover that the two siblings are the aliens.

Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

EK SE BURE DO

Gangster Jagat Dada not only decides to forgive money owing to him by Toti and Tony but also agrees to pay them Rs.1 Lakh provided they steal a treasure map. They agree to do so, collect an advance of Rs.20,000/-, find the map, make a fake copy through Mammu, and present it to Jagat, while they decide to woo two wealthy heiresses, Payal and Gehna, and find the treasure on their own. The hapless duo will not only find their lives in jeopardy when they find that the paternal uncle of the two beau-

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Hasina Thi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..

3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Hasina Thi 8.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

Van Helsing, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

ties is Vikramaditya — the lookalike of Jagat - and also face-off against a vengeful Jagat — who has taken over the latter’s identity; a Daku; a gangster named Gullu; and an enraged police inspector — who blames them for his demotion. B4U, 9 p.m.

THE EXPENDABLES 2

Barney Ross is approached by CIA man Church, who wants him and his guns for hire to go to the former Soviet Union to retrieve something that was on a plane that crashed. Church doesn’t tell him what he is getting. And Church sends a woman, Maggie with him to make sure he gets it. They find the plane and get the thing but some men take one of Barney’s people hostage and the leader tells him to give him what they got or he’ll kill his hostage.

The give it to him but he kills his hostage anyway. Barney asks Maggie what was so important about that thing. She says that it showed the location of a Russian plutonium storage mine. Barney decides to track the man down and deal with him. Pix, 9 p.m.

GAYAB

A very honest, simple and prestigious young man named Vishnu lives with his parents in a Bombay city slum. Everyone including his parents and people around his neighborhood hates his site because of the way he looks, he makes his living by working as a sales man but due to the lack of confidence and education his status could not be raise. He is quite shy and spend most of the time by himself. Then one day he spots a young woman named Mohini and is attracted to her at that very moment, he keeps on staring at her most of the time and sometimes blushes by himself. Filmy, 8 p.m.

House Agents of SHIELD Simpsons Year Trophy Wife MasterChef Australia Big Bang Theory House Agents of SHIELD Simpsons Year Trophy Wife Masterchef Australia House Agents of SHIELD

ZEE CAFÉ

SONY TV

P.M. 12.00 CID 8.00 Ekk Nayi Pehchaan 8.30 Kaun Banega Crerepati 2014 10.00 Maharana Pratap 11.30 Comedy Circus …

5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

ZEE TV

Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaanoon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Pavitra Rishta Qubool Hai Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Pavitra Rishta Ek Mutthi Aasmaan Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00

4.30 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

LISTING

Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Savadhaan India 6.30 Laut Aao Trisha 7.00 Baawre: Chal Jahan Challen Mann Ke Paon Re 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 Nadaan Parinde 9.30 Tumhari Paakhi 10.00 Laut Aao Trisha 11.00 Best of Savdhaan India

5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Ka Re Duraava 9.30 Asmita 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Julooni Yeti Reshmigathi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 4.30

Yeh Mera India : Pack Jungle Hooks: India Hunters The Wild Ones Fit For The Wild

3.00 Aliens Mystery Continues 3.30 Criss Angel Believe 4.30 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 5.30 Kings of Restoration 8.00 Food Tech 9.00 Miracles Decoded 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Kings of Restoration 11.00 Aliens Mystery Continues

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30

In the Womb Monkey Thieves Big Bigger Biggest Lion Battle Zone The Numbers Game Science of Stupid Caught in the Act Animals Gone Wild Science of Stupid Do Or Die Terror in The Skies

STAR WORLD

P.M. 1.50 The Mentalist 2.45 The Good Wife 3.45 American Funniest Home Videos 4.35 Just for Laughs 5.30 Look Who’s Talking with Niranjan 6.00 The Mentalist 7.00 Grey’s Anatomy 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 The Good Wife 10.00 The Mentalist 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30

LAADLA

Raju lives with his disabled mom. One day Raju on his way to a job interview saves the life of a rich textile mill owner who offers him a job in his factory which is run by his ambitious daughter Sheetal . Sheetal’s competitive attitude and open insults result in her making several enemies in the industry. Raju works as a mechanic in the mill and confronts Sheetal several times for the proper treatment of workers. He is also elected as the union leader. Raju meets Kaajal, who also works in the textile mill, and they fall in love. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

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Udaan, Colors, 8.30 p.m.

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Udaan 2.30 Shastri Sister 3.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 3.30 Beintehaa 4.00 Udann 4.30 Shastri Sister 5.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 5.30 Comedy Nights with Kapil 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Uddan 9.00 Beintehaa 9.30 Rangrasiya 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Uttaran 11.00 Shastri Sisters

SAB TV

P.M. 2.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 6.30 Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala 8.00 Baal Veer 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka 9.00 Chidiya Ghar 9.30 Badi Door Se Aaye Hai 10.00 Chandrakant Chiplunkar Seedi Bambawala 10.30 Tu Mere Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi

5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

The Simpsons, Star World, 8 p.m.

Untamed and Uncut AP Safari Most Extremes Yeh Mera India: Jungle Hooks: India Be the Creature The Wild Ones Fit For The Wild Untamed and Uncut

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Strangest Weather on Earth 3.00 Man vs Wild 4.00 Food Factory 4.30 How Do They Do It 5.00 Man Woman Wild 6.00 Africa 7.00 Extreme 8.00 Food Factory 8.30 How Do They Do It 9.00 Rise of the Machines 10.00 Bear Grylls: Extreme Survival Caught On Camera 10.30 What Happened Next 11.00 Best of Discovery

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 Gadget Man 2 With Richard Ayoade 3.00 How It’s Made 4.00 Tech Toys 360 4.50 How Do They Do It? 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 Into The Unknown with Josh Bernstein 7.00 Tech Toys 360 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Gadget Man 2 with Richard Ayoade 10.00 Sniper 11.00 How do they Do It?

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 Food Tech

DOORDARSHAN

9.00 9.30 11.00 11.30

Samman…Ek Adhikaar Grihdaah Rangoli National Programme of Dance : Sattriya by Sri Prabhakar Goswami Samachar.

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

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Close Encounter 2.30 Pro Kabaddi League 14 h/ls 3.00 T20 Triumphs 3.30 The Big Test Countdown 4.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 h/ls 4.30 The Big Test: Eng Ind Review Show 5.00 Close Encounters 5.30 Pro Kabaddi League 14 h/ls 6.00 The Big Test Countdown 6.30 Jai Ho 7.00 The Big Test Countdown 7.30 Pro Kabaddi League 14 h/ls 7.45 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Kolkata vs Patna 9.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Jaipur vs Mumbai 10.30 The Big Test Countdown 11.00 Barclays Premier League 14/15

STARMOVIES

P.M 12.40 Ghost Rider 3.00 Tom Yum Goong 2 5.00 Rambo III 7.00 The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift 9.00 Van Helsing 11.30 The Marine A.M. 8.00 Mama 10.00 The Marine 11.50 Tremors P.M. 12.45 2.30 4.55 6.55 9.00 11.30 A.M. 7.25

P.M. 2.00 3.35 5.30 7.15 9.00 11.00 A.M. 8.30 10.15

Pavitra Bandhan, DDI, 8.30 p.m.

7.00 7.30 8.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Samachar News News Night Aamne Samne Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.30 SA Tour of SL 14 h/ls 1st Test 4.30 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd T20 5.30 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 2nd T20 6.30 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 3rd T20 7.30 Bangladesh Tour of WI 14 h/ls 1st ODI 8.00 Great Centuries: Rahul Dravid 8.30 ICC Cricket 360 9.00 Pak Tour of SL 14 h/ls 2nd Test 11.00 SA tour of Zim 14 h/ls 3rd ODI

ZEE STUDIO

Attack The Block Brave Grabbers The Grudge 3 Race To Witchmountain Sky High

STAR GOLD

MAX

Aaja Nachle: Madhuri Dixit No 1 Mr Perfect: Prabhas Jaani Dushman: Ravi Teja

Kranti: Manoj Kumar

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 12.15 Do Anken Barah Haath: Govinda 2.50 Teri Meherbanian: Jackie Shroff 5.50 Dharam Veer: Dharmendra 9.00 Laadla: Anil Kapoor

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Abhay: Kamal Hassan 5.30 Jheel Ke Us Paar: Dharmendra 9.00 Khamoshi-The Musical: Salman Khan A.M. 9.30 Mother India: Sunil Dutt P.M. 12.30 5.00 8.30 A.M 9.00

FILMY

Awaargi Sultaan Gayab

Janasheen

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Chachi 420: Kamal Hassan 3.00 Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet: Gopi Chand 6.00 Kab Kyoon? Aur Kahan: Dharmendra 9.00 Ek Se Bure Do: Arshad Warsi

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ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Kamaal Mazya Bailochi: Lakshminat Berde 4.30 Aatmavishwas: Nilkanti Patekar 7.00 Touring Talkies: Subodh Bhave 9.30 Mi Shivaji Raje Bhosle Boltoy: Sachin Khedekar

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 5.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00 9.30

Tom and Jerry Tales Comedy Noon with Oggy Oggy and the Cockroaches Pokemon Black and White Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches Johnny Test Courage the Cowardly Dog

Ben 10 Tom and Jerry Tales Tom and Jerry Shiver me Whiskers 11.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches

POGO CHANNEL

P.M. 1.00 Mighty Raju in Hijack 2.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon 5.00 Chhota Bheem Aur Mayavi

PIX

P.M. 1.55 Dhadkan 4.45 Hera Pheri 7.45 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Pre Show 8.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 : Kolkata vs Patna 9.00 Pro Kabaddi League 2014 Jaipur vs Mumbai 10.00 Soldier A.M. 8.25 The Power of Narsimha 10.50 Veerta P.M. 1.00 3.00 9.00 A.M. 7.00

A.M. 7.30 Mr Natwarlal: Amitabh Bachchan

Attack The Block Grabbers

P.M. 2.50 After Earth 4.55 Return To The Blue Lagoon 7.05 Hansel and Gretel: With Hunters 9.00 The Expendables 2 11.15 The Expendables A.M. 7.45 IP Man 9.50 The Lion King 2

STAR SPORTS4

P.M. 2.00 Archery World Cup 2014 2.30 Barclays Premier League 14/15 3.30 Nanjing 14 YOG H/ls 4.00 Liga Bbva 14/15 Season Preview 5.00 Barclays Premier League 14/15 5.30 Inside Grand Prix 6.00 Wimbledon Official Film 2014 7.00 Barclays Premier League 14/15 9.30 Premier League World 10.00 Football Today 11.30 Barclays Premier League 14/15

HBO

Step Up 2: The Streets Jack Reacher Insidious Abduction Now You See Me Stuart Little

Spy Kids 4: All The Time in the World 9.00 Abduction 8.55 Bedtime Stories 11.00 Insidious

TEN CRICKET

DDII (Metro Channel)

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

11.30 Science of Stupid

MOVIE CHANNELS

Race To Witchmountain, Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

Gayab, Filmy, 8.30 p.m.

6.30 7.00 7.30 10.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 A.M. 8.00 11.00 P.M. 1.30 5.30 6.00 8.00

Goran Chhota Bheem Krishna the Great Chhota Bheem Marathon Hanuman and Friends

Thomas and Friends Chhota Bheem Laddoo Chor Maakhanchor

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Gravity Falls Phineas and Ferb Vicky and Vetaal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Doraemon Monster Buster Club

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Avengers Spiderman Iron Man: Armored Adventures 9.00 Big Bad Beetleborgs 10.00 Telebrands A.M. 8.00 Kick Buttowski 8.30 Kid vs Kat 11.00 Kiteretsu

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TV TATTLE Music awards

Join the exciting fight to the finish between Pharrell William’s ‘Happy’, ‘Beyoncé’s Drunk in Love', Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’, Eminem & Rihanna’s ‘Monster’ and many more artistes at the 2014 Video Music Awards. This year’s Video Music Awards promise to be grand, loaded with celebrity performances and purely entertaining!

Find out which of your favourite artists and videos take home the grand Moon man trophy at the 2014 Video Music Awards only on Vh1! Watch 2014 Video Music Awards on August 25, live at 6.30 am and Primetime Repeat at 8 pm only on Vh1.

Awards night

‘SAB Ke Anokhe Awards’ is an unique awards show that celebrates and honors inhouse talent with great festivity. Bundled with power-packed performances by leading television actors and an audience full of industry veterans, 'SAB Ke Anokhe Awards 2014' saw the SAB family coming together to acknowledge the talent within the Indian television industry. This year, the entire show was exquisitely decorated around the vibrant theme of ‘Carnival’ which was seen in the different elements of the show from its inception. The wonderful set to the flamboyant performances of different artists added a festive aura to the entire celebration. The audience also witnessed popular SAB TV actresses take center stage as they.

Movie premiere

Catch the HBO Movie of The Year 2014 and one of 2013's most visually astonishing and an actionpacked spectacle – 'Man of Steel' on Sunday, August 24, at 1 pm and 9 pm only on HBO. Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, and many more. 'Man of Steel' is a rock-solid gritty and realistic take on one of the most iconic superheroes ever. It trails the story of a young man who journeys to discover that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind.

Interesting episode

In the aftermath of the SEC investigation, Jessica and Harvey are taking action to protect the firm. It is time for Louis to take care of his professional and personal matters. Tune in to Comedy Central on Monday, August 25 at 10 pm to watch what happens to Harvey, Mike and Louis in the season finale of 'Suits Season 4.'

Top show

Summer’s hottest medical drama – 'Rush' just keeps getting hotter. The next episode will also see a special appearance by Rachel Nichols (known for her role in 'G I Joe – Rise of the Cobra'), Rush revolves around on Dr William Rush (Tom Ellis), a hard-partying 'medical fixer' who treats a very exclusive client list – those with a lot of cash and a lot of secrets. The highly addictive American medical drama series that premiered on August 7 on MOVIES NOW is fast becoming popular with Indian audiences for its snappy style, stellar cast and unimaginable medical cases. Don’t miss the incredible father-son reunion this Thursday at 11 pm.

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From Saas-Bahu drama to the shows that deal with epic historical tales, small screen has certainly come a long way. From hiring various professionals from Hollywood/Bollywood, TV producers have left no stone unturned in the making of a movie. Of course, as the scope of the show increases, so does its budget. One of the most awaited shows of 2014 – Star Plus’ 'Airlines – har udaan ek toofan,' is all set to roll the curtains up soon. We had a hearty chat with the lead protagonist of the show, Tulip Joshi, playing a pilot

By Sandeep Hattangadi

What is so special about the show?

'Airlines' will be recognised for its outstanding sets designed by veteran art director Narendra Rahurikar who has blockbusters like 'Singham' and 'Chennai Express' in his kitty. The show has been shot at an unconventional location i.e. the Haj Terminal in Delhi and this is the first show ever to get permission to shoot at T3 terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Production House Miditech India is sure that the show will instantly capture the hearts of Indian audiences everywhere due to its distinction and accuracy to detail. Making the show no less than a masterpiece, the makers have heavily invested in technology, for example Bollywood’s favorite ‘Pixion’ has been taken on board to do the visual effects and computer graphics. The show will have extensive use of visual effects and 3-D conversion; 'Airlines' is all set to write a new chapter in today’s time and will be recognised for the technological breakthrough made on Indian television.

What is your character in the show?

I play the pilot of an Indian airlines who has to make it an essentially man’s world and her relationship with her colleagues and family. She also has a love interest in the form of a pilot played by former VJ Yudishter Urs. It also depicts the day to day working of an airline and the intricacies of the airline world.

Has it been shot on a real airline airport or its tarmac?

Touted to be one of the most expensive projects on Indian TV so far, 'Airlines' will feature expensive VFX, larger-than-life sets and elaborate costumes from aviation background. The high production costs are also due to the extensive outdoor shoots that the makers have done. There are around 200 people in the production and creative teams besides another 50 in the graphics team of this show. The aircraft, designed by Narendra Rahurikar, took over three months to be conceptualised, finalised and construct. The first design decision was to make a Boeing 737 aircraft and the challenge was to make the cockpit and passengers’ panel look real – every switch, button, etc needed to be accurate.

To make the aircraft shoot-friendly the side panels of the aircraft can be wheeled away and to get that perfect top angle shot of the passenger cabin the ceiling is made removable. This replica of Boeing 737 needs to be seen to be believed! It has been made at a cost of Rs 85 lakh.

What kind of TV shows do you like to watch?

Generally US shows like ‘Game of Thrones’ and sports based shows and matches.

‘Jhalak’ was a wonderful journey: Kiku Sharda Ashok Amritraj to host show for Doordarshan S

tand-up comedian Kiku Sharda aka Palak, who got eliminated from 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7' recently, says it was getting difficult for him to juggle three shows.

Sharda, however, is happy to have improved as a performer on the reality show with his performances.

"It was a fantastic journey on 'Jhalak'. I am passionate about dance and got to learn show is an Indian adaptation many new dance forms on of the international dance the show. I feel I had given reality show 'Dancing With two-three good perform- the Stars'. ances and was praised by Kiku had been in the danjudges too but still I failed to ger zone for the last two get full marks," Kiku told PTI. weeks and the 'Comedy 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7' is Nights with Kapil' actor says being judged by Madhuri he knew that he would be Dixit, Remo D' Souza and evicted this time. He was pitKaran Johar. The talent hunt ted against Canadian dancer

Tara Jane Popowich in the face-off.

"It became very obvious that I will be evicted after I came in the danger zone for the consecutive third time. I also wanted to get evicted because I was not getting enough time to prepare my acts due to my other commitments. If I am on a particular show I want to give my best," he said.

Kiku, who is a part of three other shows – 'Comedy Nights with Kapil', 'AkbarBirbal' and 'FIR'- says that it was getting difficult to juggle the shoot of these.

"It was getting difficult for me. I was not getting sufficient time to rehearse," Kiku said.

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ndian-Amrican producer Ashok Amritraj, who has produced films like 'Walking Tall' and 'Bringing Down the House', will host a television series on Doordarshan.

Amritraj has collaborated with the United Nation for the eight episode television series titled 'Chance of a Lifetime'.

The show will put young filmmakers from Middle East, India and Singapore in different teams to provide a unified vision to create documentaries based on the priority global issues of the United Nations like universal education, HIV Aids, malaria and access to water.

The first time UN collabo-

ration on a TV series will UN FOOD, among others. allow the contestants full acThe show will also see cess to the archival library of Hollywood stars like George the various organisations in- Clooney and many others as cluding UNESCO, UNF and part of the series promoting humanitarian causes.

Senior UN personnel will be seen communicating with the contestants via Skype during the production of the various documentaries.

"Its been such a wonderful experience working with my friends at the United Nations and watching these young filmmakers from diverse cultures forge partnerships to create socially relevant documentaries," Amritraj said in a statement. The show will go on air on DD National from last Tuesday.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 813

ENIGMA CODE 813

ACROSS: 8 Dizziness experienced without me being unpleasant (4) 9 Admonishes Rip Turner - person captured by communists (10) 10 Dessert causes drooling when the end is removed (6) 11 Acting generously but doing a man in (8) 12 First in the sense of maintaining a military force (8) 14 Arrested for having stolen (6) 16 Eastern retreat, where no-one was dressed (4) 17 Luxembourg's a capital (5) 18 Reap, perhaps, and cut? (4) 19 They love an intricate symphony without you, without love (6) 21 Queen hosting mystery tour of funeral parlour (8) 23 Caledonian will be put out by this cost (8) 26 Blended with care, gosh it is lovely and smooth! (6) 27 A vital qualification in Classical Studies (4,3,3) 28 They may be used to take pot-shots (4)

DOWN: 1 Howl, if faked nothing inside for a change at dawn ! (5,2,3) 2 One slum I refurbish with this? (8) 3 Bush that is split in brief exercises (6) 4 Hastened, like some of London's pedestrians (4) 5 With such a blooming large refusal you might get your own back in Scotland (8) 6 Device for accomplishing end in first act, "Iceman Cometh" (6) 7 A hideaway in the Near East (4) 13 A speechless type, I accepted title (5)

Each colour in our code represents a letter.

When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words.

The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

The Clue: Assemble or surmise

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE DAWDLE, WELDER, DRAWER, REWARD, WADDLE, REDRAW, WEDDED

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22 A large number in the arena competing in track events (6) 24 An actor on a talk show may be expected to explain it. (4) 25 Hard answer for a German boy? (4)

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SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Natant, 9 Larboard, 10 Bits, 11 Ocean liner, 12 Vier, 13 Goat-sucker, 17 Grid, 18 Oriel, 19 Army, 21 Piped music, 23 Ainu, 24 Port of call, 28 Past, 29 Pegs back, 30 Aye-aye.

DOWN: 1 Familiar, 2 Cats cradle, 3 Strong room, 4 Clue, 5 Wren, 6 Loci, 7 Breeze, 14 Adios, 15 Salt-cellar, 16 Crab apples, 20 Minds eye, 22 Isobel, 25 Test, 26 Flax, 27 Ankh.

QUICK CROSS 813

ACROSS: 1. Seminary deg.

4. Chou En-____ 5. Lures 7. Elec. Data Proc.

8. Barn adjunct 10. Army off.

11. On ___, in reserve

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 813 15 Tear off behind alien for a hearing aid (3,7) 17 Deliciously lush? (8) 18 Nominally, she's discretion itself (8) 20 Club with piano, say (6)

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DOWN: 1. Tongue troubles 2. Tit for ___ 3. "Lead" or "led" lead-in 5. Southern lass 6. Big fuss 8. Bot. or biology 9. Ind. Oil Corp.

HIDATO 813

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 813

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

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Gemini Aja Ekadashi Ardhra Mithun (Gemini) K.Ch. Black 4

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You can look forward to a period of growth and prosperity.

The first couple of months are particularly favorable for career and financial matters.

A new investment will yield good results. Students keen on higher studies abroad will set out on their journey soon. The married will enjoy delightful togetherness, while those in love will be overwhelmed by the sensual response of their beloved.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, prominent nose and Charming eyes. Will be healthy and long-lived. Will be responsible, witty, intelligent, critical but helpful. After a good education, career in research, shipping, communications or industry is indicated. Success and gains are indicated perhaps, away from place of birth.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Expansion of work activities could mean planning infrastructure better. There is going to be more demands on your time than bargained for. A white lie or innocent distortion of facts could lead to distrust and hurt in a personal relationship. Be humble and you will win the day.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You are on a threshold of a vital breakthrough which will make way for tremendous growth. Concentrate and move ahead. These are rare moments. Good news you are waiting for is conveyed by evening.

You can look forward to substantial monetary gains coming your way. Be warmer in your love and affection to achieve a better rapport with your beloved. You will be very happy because you have discharged a great responsibility towards your family or someone you love.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Some of you can look forward to a promotion. You will diversify your business interests. This is the right time for you to set your goals for long-term benefits. Success is assured to you. Some favorable news, which you have been waiting for, will be conveyed to you. You can look forward to the good times fun and laughter with your mate or beloved.

You have every reason to feel good about life.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You will be able to pull off much of what you want to do. However you will have to work really hard for it. After a busy day you may want to relax and enjoy all that you have worked for. You may make plans for a movie and dining out with family. Generally when you like someone you expect the other person to understand. In matters of the heart you will have to make your intentions clear.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): There is steady flow in income and you may be tempted to make some investments. Be cautious and keep the amounts small. Plan your budget at home to meet all the necessary expenditure.

You will get some good advice from someone who has more experience than you and will also be trustworthy. There are opportunities to meet a member of opposite sex who is interesting and exciting. A brief romance is a possibility.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Your finances will have to be watched. Deliberate on each proposition and think of alternatives. Seek help if needed for better planning. Think in terms of long-term and not short term profits. Do not discuss problems with friends who are known to take unhealthy interest in such situations.

Travel or a change of scene will help you to relax.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): It is a good time to make new investments. If you get a good offer for business deal, accept it at once for otherwise you can lose out. You will have a strenuous day at home and work.

You are saddled with more responsibilities. Remember you cannot please all and still remain cool. Your plans for the future about love will have to be put on hold. You may be disappointed but it is the best thing to do right now.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Monetary gains from a sale transaction should be re-invested as soon as possible. Someone close could take advantage of your generosity. Deal with the situation firmly else you could lose out financially and emotionally. Avoid arguments at all costs.

Do not to give in to doubts or let others discourage you, even if you encounter a disappointing experience.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You have a fortunate day ahead and if you take a few calculated risks you can make substantial gains. If making money is on your mind go ahead and take some chances. The employed can put forward their demands, which will receive sympathetic hearing. With a lot on your mind you may want to seek solace with your mate.

You will get love support and understanding from the one who loves you.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): This is not a day to mope and feel sorry for you. You may be asked to deal with an emergency at rather short notice and will be well compensated for your efforts. If you have been feeling left out from real and challenging work, you will now be given charge of one. Be more observant.

You are too preoccupied with yourself to notice the caring support you are getting form someone close.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You are good at what you do; you will be given an important task that will raise your stock in the organization. It must be your endeavor to succeed at any cost. Financially it can work out to be profitable day provided you cash in on a tip you receive from an acquaintance. Try not to be judgmental but be good someone who may need your help and support today at work.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Money from a property or a legacy should be invested on a long-term basis for further gains.

Overseas influences are strong. You can look forward to some favorable news perhaps a journey Overseas may be necessary. Family gatherings are enjoyable.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5053

ACROSS: 1 Situation comedy (6) 7 Marked by trouble (8) 8 Current units (4) 10 Burrowing rodent (6) 11 Take upon oneself to complete a job or duty; to take responsibility for (6) 14 Domestic mewer? (3) 16 Even more faintly coloured (5) 17 As ___ as a bee? (4) 19 Badger or bother (5) 21 South African expanse (5) 22 Miscellany (5) 23 Adult tadpole (4) 26 ___ __ a limb (5) 28 Smokin' ___ : Vivian Richard's pet name? (3) 29 Ancient king of Persia (6) 30 Plunder (6) 31 Old time classic movie___ Ara (4) 32 Relating to ruling families (8) 33 Sacred place (6)

DOWN: 1 Sacred beetle (6) 2 Gulf of ___ : gulf off Gujarat coast?

(6) 3 It's a ___ : it's highly recommended (4) 4 Wi-fi zone (3,4) 5 Old time Bollywood hit starring Dilip Kumar and Nargis (5) 6 One whiling away his time (5) 8 Rudiments (4) 9 Hole dug to obtain gravel, coal etc (3) 12 That is to ___ : in a manner of speaking? (3) 13 A subway system (5) 15 Dark (5)

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SUDOKU 2239 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

18 More than appropriate (5) 19 Ireland's ___ Lingus (3) 20 It trains our soldiers, in short (3) 21 Actress Redgrave (7) 22 ___ populi or ___ dei (same word) (3) 23 Food for cattle; seek food (6)

24 480 sheets or paper (4) 25 Male godchild (6) 26 Oxygen compound (5) 27 Across as an abbreviation, as in ___- Atlantic Flight? (5) 28 Carrier to Kyoto (3) 30 Jet speed measure (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Adele, 6 Scans, 9 Illegal, 10 Merci, 11 Top up, 12 Crypt, 13 Schemed, 15 Lam, 17 Thud, 18 Argyle, 19 Osama, 20 Arcane, 22 SITS, 24 Pah, 25 Gnocchi, 26 Sawed, 27 Fiver, 28 Armor, 29 Adjudge, 30 Emits, 31 Ester.

DOWN: 2 Drench, 3 Licked, 4 Eli, 5 Weird, 6 Satpura, 7 Clot, 8 Neural, 12 Cease, 13 Strap, 14 Hunch, 15 Lyric, 16 Messi, 18 Amend, 19 Onwards, 21 Radium, 22 Scares, 23 Throne, 25 Getup, 26 Seat, 28 Age.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2058 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: U equals T

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

U Y F U J

L Y V F W U Y F

J M G U O L Z F

S C J E C F G G

U Y F

Y N P O X

C O L F

U Y F

Y N P O X

C O L F

J W V G

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.

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: 04 average; 05 good; 06 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: DELIRIOUS, dour, douse, duel, lieu, loud, louder, louse, loused, lousier, lure, lured, lurid, rouse, roused, rude, rule, ruled, ruse, slur, soul, sour, soured, sued, sure, used, user.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

RODRIGUEZ ON TARGET IN REAL DRAW

SPORTS

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Arsenal held by Besiktas

Real Madrid’s goalgetter James Rodriguez involved in a midfield tussle with Atletico Madrid’s Gabi.

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ADRID:James Rodriguez Throughout the first half, for Luka Modric. “He did well,” scored in his Spanish Atletico held Madrid in check by Ancelotti said of James. “All the debut as Real Madrid dominating the midfield with dis- second half the team played with earned a 1-1 draw against Atletico ciplined tackling and ensuring at greater speed and intensity, lookMadrid in the first leg of the least two players shadowed for- ing for chances from the wings. wards Gareth Bale and Ronaldo He scored and that’ll give him Super Cup on Tuesday.

Rodriguez came on for Cris- every time a pass was made to more confidence.”

The match was preceded by a tiano Ronaldo in the second half them.

Rodriguez joined Xabi Alonso, tribute to Madrid great Alfredo Di at the Santiago Bernabeu and found the back of the net in the Toni Kroos and Angel Di Maria in Stefano, who died in July. A string 80th minute after he pounced on Madrid’s midfield and was quartet played as the club disa loose ball in the penalty area brought on by coach Carlo An- played large photographs of the following an attempt by Ben- celotti after Ronaldo had been forward and the silverware he seen holding and rubbing his left helped win to the crowd. zema.

Tennis player Rafael Nadal, Raul Garcia equalized for leg late in the first half. Di Maria Atletico in the 87th from a corner. had come on in the second half who this week said he will not be

Joshi beats Shandilya to star in Race for Gold victory M

UMBAI: Devendra Joshi overcame Ashok Shandilya in a pulsating decider to lead Race for Gold to a thrilling 3-2 win over SPG Billiards Punters in the inauguralVideocon Billiards Premier League here today.

After Cyrus Mistry forced the decider for Punters, who trailed 0-2, with an impressive win over Ronnie Daruwala in the crucial fourth tie, Joshi beat Shandilya at the death in a clash between members of the victorious India ‘B’ team at the world team championship in Glasgow recently.

Race for Gold’s closely fought win set the trend for more tight encounters as Maharashtra junior champion Jaiveer Dhingra hit 95 in the decider in WJ Genii’s win over The Rakish Kings and MB’s Shooters beat RRockets.

World team championship silver medallist Dhruv Sitwala hit 114 for Shooters and Australian Open bronze medallist Siddharth Parikh hit 91.

Maharashtra senior champion Arun Agrawal fired 159 for the tournament’s highest break in his team SP Young Guns’ 2-3 loss to Race for Gold earlier.

Scorpions beat SK’s Kannon Masters and SPG Billiards Punters prevailed over Tigers in other ties to register their first wins in the league.

Shandilya missed another century by six points against Nalin Patel in a battle between icon cueists.

MB’s Shooters and WJ Genii enhanced their tally to 23 points to continue to lead the table, followed by Race for Gold (19), Tigers (17), SP Young Guns and RRockets (16), Rakish Kings (15), SPG Billiards Punters (13), Kannon Masters (11) and Scorpions (9).

Results: WJ Genii bt The Rakish Kings 3-2; Scorpions bt SK’s Kannon Masters 3-2; MB’s Shooters bt RRockets 3-2; SPG Billiards Punters bt Tigers 4-1; Race for Gold bt SP Young Guns 3-2; bt SPG Billiards Punters 3-2.

ISTANBUL: Istanbul is inhospitable in footballing terms, and it has been so for English teams for a long time.

Although Arsenal disproved that notion at this stage last year, their second journey to Turkey in as many years proved much less successful, as the Gunners struggled to find their best form in a 00 draw with Besiktas on Tuesday.

Despite keeping a clean sheet in an Ataturk Olympic Stadium that in truth resembled more of a tribal coliseum than a football arena, given the enormous vocal presence by the fans of Slaven Bilic‘s Black Eagles, Arsenal fans have little to smile about and head back to London knowing that opportunities could have been capitalised upon and that a great deal of hard graft remains if Arsenal are to make the group stages of the Champions League for a 17th consecutive season.

defending his US Open title, watched the match from the VIP stand. “Kroos is an important player and a great signing for Real Madrid,” Nadal said at halftime.

The second leg is to be played Friday at Atletico’s Vicente Calderon Stadium.

Despite having scored an away goal, Atletico coach Diego Simeone said his team’s chances of winning the cup were still only 50 percent.

“We are going to find ourselves up against a team with many attacking options and very good players,” he said of the second leg.

Shalakha bags triple at 28th Thane District Badminton Championship

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EW MUMBAI: Thane’s Shalakha Sahasrabudhe overcame the spirited challenge from club mate Sai Ghulane from Syed Modi Badmintin Academy in the under-15, 17 and 19 singles Girls finals to become the only player to win triple singles crown at the 28th Thane District Badminton Championship 2014 which was hosted and sponsored by Navi Mumbai Sports Association, Vashi

The other Thane players who made a mark included Vansh Singh, Aman F Sanjay and Vighnesh Devlelkar who too won triple titles albeit singles and double combined. Navi Mumbai’s Ritika Raj and Amey Pawar too were among the title winners.

The Men and Women’s crown were won by Kabir Kanzarkar and Vallari Bukane.while the Men’s Veteran (45 plus) Doubles title was bagged by Ajay Vig and Ravi Kinnarkar.

In what was a fitting end to the tournament in the Men’s Doubles final last year’s runners-up pair of Akshay Dewalkar / Vighnesh Devlelkar were stretched to the limit by opponents Prashant Bahatre / Abhishek Kulkarni before they prevailed in an edge of the seat thriller that lasted over an hour much to the delight of the hundreds of sporting spectators who cheered the finalists. Akshay who represented the country at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow along with Vignhesh India’s no 2 in the Boys under-19 doubles category made a sedate start to win the first game 21-19.

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IN BRIEF IPL probe panel will not meet Indian players in England

NEW DELHI: The Retd Justice Mukul Mudgalled IPL probe committee today made it clear that they will not be travelling to England to interact with members of the Indian cricket team.”The Committee or any of its members also have no intention of travelling outside the country for any interaction with the players, contrary to some speculations in the media.

The Committee is fully alive of the fact that any interaction with the players during a series may disturb their poise and concentration,” a statement issued by BCCI on behalf of the probe committee said.It also clarified that the panel members did not speak to BCCI president-in-exile and ICC chairman, N Srinivasan, or his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, who was arrested by the Mumbai Police for alleged betting in the wake of the IPL spot-fixing scandal last year.

Glad that IPL shut the door on me, says Alex Hales

LONDON: Having received his maiden call-up in the England ODI squad, hardhitting batsman Alex Hales feels that the IPL snub he got during last edition, helped him turn into a better player.In 2013, Nottinghamshire refused to release him for the IPL and during the last edition, dashing batsman was not picked up by any of the franchises.”Had I got picked up in the IPL who knows whether we would have been having this conversation now,” Hales told the Daily Telegraph in an interview.”I am almost glad that the door shut on me in the IPL and it has given me the chance to work hard on my four-day game. Had I gone to India it would have all been T20 and whacking the ball rather thantechnique and building and compiling innings,” Hales summed up about how he felt about the cash-rich league.

India, Pakistan hockey teams in same pool at Incheon Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India have been clubbed alongside arch-rivals and eight-time champions Pakistan in the 10-nation men’s hockey competition at the 17th Asian Games to be held in Incheon, South Korea from September 19 to October 4.In Pool B, besides defending champions Pakistan and India, the other competing nations are China, Oman and Sri Lanka.Last edition’s runners up Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Bangladesh and Singapore complete Pool A.Meanwhile in the women’s competition, India will compete against title holders China, Malaysia and Thailand in Pool A while the Pool B consists of 2010 runners up South Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan and Hong Kong China.According to information received here, the complete schedule of the hockey event of the Asian Games will be declared soon.

Mumbai lad Mudit Dani wins TT gold

NEW DELHI: India’s Mudit Dani became the first player from Mumbai to win an individual gold in the International Table Tennis Federation global junior circuit, as he went on to bag six medals, in two championships held in Guatemala and El Salvador. 15-year-old Dani of Dhirubhai Ambani International School won the cadet boys individual gold and team bronze in the August 12-15 competition in El Salvador and the cadet boys team gold, individual and doubles bronze and junior bronze in the August 6-9 event in Guatemala.

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Keen competition in Nawab and Faiyaz Husain Memorial Trophy race

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PUNE RACES: HOW THEY RAN ON FRIDAY, SUNDAY

At the presentation ceremony after F.D. Wadia Trophy. Holding the cup is trainer Kartik G. To his left is Mr. Champaklal Zaveri, chairman Stewards Committee. At the extreme right is Mr. Vivek Jain, RWITC chairman.

Presentation after the Her Majesty Trophy race which was won by Rodeo.

Owners: G.B. Nagpal and B.R. Mehra.

Cactus Cash, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Palia being led in after the race. At the extreme left is trainer Magansingh Jodha.

Amay and Shyam Ruia got a double

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newly introduced Trophy race -- the Nawab and Begum Faiyaz Husain Memorial Trophy attracted quite a large number of runners: it was run in two divisions. The Trophy race was in memory of Begum Sheherbanoo's parents Nawab and Begum Faiyaz Husain.

In the first division of the race, the winner was Beforememoryfades which is owned

by Mr. Shyam Ruia and Mr. Amay S. Ruia.

Caruso ran a good race with apprentice Dhanam up.Watch this horse. In the second division of the race, the winner was Josephine.

The Eve champion race was won by To The Manor Born, another horse owned by Ruias.

Fortune Favours was the unexpected winner in the Rajaram Chatrapathi Trophy. Renalds and Shivalik Storm attracted a lot of popular support. A horse which showed some spurt with Yash Narredu up was Zidan. This jockey will soon l shed his apprentice status and became a full jockey.

And it is certain he will be in the list of jockeys who have chance of becoming the champion of the season.

A totally neglected horse was Awesome Smile, trained

by Rehenullah Khan and ridden by Sandesh. It was available at high odds. Two horses trained by Narendra Lagad -Samay Balwan and Gloria -placed second and third in the race. Gloria is fast coming to form and is likely to win before the closedown.

Trainer Pesi Shroff is yet to

Begum Sheherbanoo Lagad receiving the Pune Sub-Area Trophy after the win of Titleist. At her left is Mr. Champaklal Zaveir and at right is Mr. Vivek Jain. pick up form. He has not been as successful as expected so far in the season. Huge losses appeared in punters' pockets as Solomon on whom there was an avalanche of betting failed in the F.D. Wadia Trophy which is over 1400 metres. It has won once only in Mumbai. The winner in the race was War Command which is owned by Dr. MAM Ramaswamy. The horse was ridden by A. Sandesh. Watch Jack Frost.

Shania in the Creme Magazine Glamorous Gallop race was not the favourite. It won without much difficulty. The horse is owned by Mangesh P. Desai and Mr. Diwakar Shetty.

Jockey: Yash Narredu.

Note Victorian, Bezan Chenoy trained horse which ran well in the Dr. P.K. Sandeshmukh Maharaj Trophy-Div I. Its jockey D.K.

55-1: Titleist which won the Pune Sub-Area Trophy being led in by trainer Narendra Lagad.

At the presentation ceremony after the Eve Champion Trophy race which was won by To The Manor Born. Photo shows Mr. Amay Ruia receiving the Trophy from RWITC chairman Mr. Vivek Jain. At his left is Mr. Shyam Ruia and at extreme right is Stewards Chairman Mr. Champaklal Zaveri.

Ashish did not ensure it had a smooth run.

Zoravar and Mountbatten attracted a lot of betting in the Her Majesty Trophy.

Jockey Sandesh on it and low handicap showed it had a good chance. The winner was Rodro -- Sanjay Kholse trained horse -- which was ably ridden by Dashrath Singh. He made a late challenge and beat Spirit of Mercy which won start to finish in the 2000 metre race. A little rest after Mumbai has brought the horse up a great deal. If it is not unduly punished, it has a chance of winning this season.

Runs to remember: Artiste, Zoe, Gloria, Hawker, Jidan, Spirit of Mercy, Victorian Shania, Jack Frost, Beyond Intensity.

Nawab and Begum Faiyaz Husain leading in a winner Yesteryear. Begum Shaherbanoo Lagad has started the Trophy in the name of her parents.

PAUL PLEASED SANDHU HAS EURO CONTRACT SPORTS

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team action would be difficult for the former East Bengal custodian but he must show a lot of tenacity.“In the first year, it will certainly be tough. But he has signed a three-year deal with the club and hopefully he will get more playing time as he

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ubrata Paul, the first Indian goalkeeper to earn a professional contract in Europe was happy that Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had joined the ranks of Norway’s Staebek.“It’s great news for Gurpreet and Indian football.

Indian players playing abroad is always positive news for the

game here,” Paul said at Kolkata where he graced the Indian Super League’s (ISL) grassroots programme.

Stabaek have Sayouba Mande as their first choice goalkeeper, who was part of the Cote D’Ivoire squad at the recently concluded World Cup. Paul acknowledged that first

Djordic negates ‘mercenary’ comments

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UMBAI: Bojan Djordjic, the former Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday player, has negated comments that the Indian Super League’s (ISL) foreign contingent, which feature the likes of Freddie Ljungberg and Robert

Vijayan surprised by Master Blaster’s passion for football

Pires, arejust another bunch of mercenaries who want one final pay-cheque before their playing days fizzle out.He insists they are in the sub-continent to suitably enhance the Indian aspect of football, sharing the same vision of the organizers of the tourney, the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) marketing partners, IMG-Reliance.

The Serbian national, who will also feature in the ISL, alongside stars such as Frenchman David Trezeguet and David James, stressed that the foreign recruits would help edify and refine the basic knowledge domestic players had been taught, so as to ensure their progress.

Podium finish for Bikkani

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OCHI: Former Indian international I.M.Vijayan was taken aback by the interest shown by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in football.Tendulkar co-owns the Kerala Blasters who will feature in the ISL.“I have had discussions with him. I am flattered by his knowledge of soccer, his ideas about the game, and eagerness to know more about it,” Vijayan was quoted as saying.“He is an iconic cricketer. But his interest in the game is praiseworthy,” he added. Vijayan denied claims that he would join the Kochi franchisee in an official capacity.

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ILVERSTONE, United Kingdom: Abhinay Bikkani from Bengaluru, Karnataka won a spot on the podium in the coveted final race at Nissan’s GT Academy International’s 2014 Race Camp in Silverstone. Abhinay finished third after John Muggleton of Australia and the overall winner Ricardo Sanchez of Mexico.

spends more and more time at the outfit,” opined the player who had a stint with Danish side FC Vestsjaelland last year.

The former Pune FC goalkeeper stated that there is a telling difference in the standard of European and Indian

clubs.“The kind of facilities available there are unbelievable. The coaches are also top class and off the field activities are also organized.“I also went to a number of weekly programs where we had to meet kids, sign autographs and watch them play.

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My co-players are also very eager to know about India and that made life easier,” he added.The shot-stopper will be representing Ranbir Kapoor’s Mumbai City FC in the ISL who are expected to kick-start their pre-season later this month.”

32 HI-SAI on collision course EW DELHI: A war of N words have broken out between Hockey India and Sports Authority of India regarding the cancellation of junior women hockey team’s national camp with the SAI accusing HI of overshooting the allocated budget.

The government did not clear the national junior women’s hockey camp that was slated to start in Bhopal yesterday and SAI blamed HI for the cancellation. “Hockey India was allocated a budget of Rs 10.50 crore for its Annual Calendar of Training and Competitions for 2014-2015.

Hockey India was required to determine its priorities for competitions and training within this budget,” the SAI said in a statement.

DHONI’S CAPTAINCY NOT UP TO TEST STANDARD SAYS BREARLEY Afternoon Despatch & Courier

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ONDON: Former England captain Mike Brearley, one of the sharpest cricketing minds to have played the game, reckons that Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s captaincy and wicket-keeping is not up to Test standard.

Brearley, writing in his column for ‘The Times’, said India have been a disappointment in the Test series even though their bowling has throughout been energetic and often skillful.

“In three of the past four Tests, including the one at Lord’s won by India, the pitches have been designed to suit England, and to test

India’s batsmen, but much of the rest of their play, including slip fielding, has been, for the last three matches, poor,” the former England skipper

India suffer 0-2 defeat against Pakistan in football friendly

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ANGALORE: India today suffered an embarrassing 0-2 defeat at the hands of a spirited Pakistan in the second football friendly to end the two-match series 1-1 here today.

Wim Koeverman’s team, which won the first friendly 1-0 on August 17, today looked out of sorts and Pakistan were the better side in

all departments of the game between the Asian Gamesbound sides of the two countries at the Bangalore Football Stadium.

Pakistan richly deserved the accolades for putting up a gritty show and for not allowing the home side to make comeback into the game.

India will need to step up the gas if they hope to go past

the group stage in the Asian Games.

Captain Kaleemullah and Saddam Hussain found the back of the Indian net in the 39th and 90th minutes respectively much to the delight of their coach Mohammad Shamlan who had said before of the match that India were beatable.

Kaleemullah converted a free-kick in the 39th minute, while Saddam Hussain doubled the lead in the 90th minute for the visitors.

Kaleemullah’s free-kick sailed into the back of the net after a Lalrindika Ralte foul, giving Pakistan a 1-0 lead.

Then, in dying moments of the game, Saddam placed the ball into the far post and sealed the match for Pakistan. In the first 14 minutes, both teams had a chance each. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri tested Pakistan custodian Muzammil Hussain, while Kaleemullah’s shot went over the bar.

‘Insulted’ Manoj to file case against Sports Ministry

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ATIALA: Feeling “insulted” after his name was not added to this year’s list of Arjuna awardees, boxer Manoj Kumar today said he would sue the Sports Ministry for the “injustice” meted out to him.

The controversial recommendation of boxer Jai Bhagwan for the prestigious Arjuna Awards stands after the selection committee yesterday decided not to make any changes in the original 15-athlete list.

Sports Authority of India Director General Jiji Thomson, who was part of the Awards committee, said the panel discussed seven athletes in the review meeting

but it was unanimously agreed that no changes were needed.

Manoj said that he had been assured by the sports secretary and Thomson himself that his name would be added in yesterday’s meeting and their backtracking was a “betrayal”.

“When my elder brother met the Sports Secretary on August 13, the Sports Secretary had admitted that there was a mistake on the part of the ministry by mistakenly thinking that I was involved in a dope offence.”

said.

“Mahendra Singh Dhoni has batted with skill and courage, standing out above the rest. He seems able in his

batting and in his captaincy to put much of the past behind him, and to avoid touchy or petulant reactions,” Brearley said. “But his wicketkeeping is not up to Test standard. Nor, I think is his captaincy,” he said.

Brearley also slammed India’s selection vagaries, saying the team has not seemed able to make sane and consistent judgments about the value of Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Stuart Binny.

“Binny played in three Tests, was clearly not rated by his captain as a bowler and cut a sad and solitary figure on the field,” he said.

Terming Jadeja as a “poor man’s Monty Panesar”, Brearley said Ashwin was a better bowler and not only brought some skill as an attacking spinner but is also one of India’s more effective batsmen. The Indian batting was a also a big let down with the top-order faltering consistently on grassy English pitches. Brearley though was more sympathetic than critical for the Indian batsmen.

“And what of India’s highcalibre batting? I have a lot of sympathy for them. They have come up against top-quality seam and swing bowling on the grassiest set of pitches I can remember,” he said.