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ore than 2,000 nurses from state government run hospitals and medical colleges, including J.J., St. George, Cama and GT hospitals, plan to go on an indefinite strike from February 24, as they are tired of their demands not being looked into and fulfilled by the government. “This strike is for all nurses, especially those who are posted in rural hospitals, where even basic facilities are not available. Our demands are about decent pay, security and the availability of basic facilities in hospitals. We are not asking for anything out of the way,” said Kamal Vaykole, General Secretary, Maharashtra Government Nurses Federation. “We have waited enough for the government to do something for us, but nothing happens. This time, we decided that a step like this will shake the government,” said Anuradha Athavale, President, Maharashtra Government Nurses Federation. According to Ranjana Khandagle, sister-in-charge, J.J. Hospital, Byculla, patient care will be affected because of the strike. “There will be student nurses, but the absence of senior nurses will definitely be felt,” said Khandagle. The nurses have 23 demands, out of which a few are a separate Continued on pg 8 «

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AND WHY ARE MODI, BJP MUM OVER KG BASIN SCAM WHICH IS BIGGER THAN BOFORS? ASKS AAP'S ANJALI DAMANIA

By Prashant Hamine

am Aadmi Party (AAP) national executive leader Yogendra Yadav yesterday questioned the BJP and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over their silence on what he alleged is a massive scam in the KG Basin gas reserve. Speaking to media persons here at AAP's Andheri office, he stated that normally the BJP, which is quick not to let go any opportunity, is now maintaining a deafening silence over the entire issue. The AAP leader maintained that the party had enormous evidence with it on the issue and termed the Bofors scam is small change when compared with this scam.

Adding to his statement, Maharashtra AAP leader Anjali Damania announced that the party will make an expose on Thursday on the electricity situation in Maharashtra. She claimed that several ministers and distribution companies are involved in the scam. Replying to queries over opposition from within the party to her candidature from Nagpur, she remarked that one Mohan Shivtare, who has made some allegations, is all alone and is linked to a pro-Hindutva organisation. “He is being propped up by the BJP. He is not even a member of the AAP. Nitin Gadkari is already feeling scared of the electoral battle ahead and is indulging in such acts,” she said. To which Yadav added that this Lok Sabha

Jai Shivaji at school! State education department cancels Shiv Jayanti holiday, orders schools to conduct events, competitions based on Shivaji By Yatin Ingle

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hile schools had already declared a holiday on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti today, the education department sent a government resolution (GR) to all schools late in the evening yesterday, cancelling the holiday. The GR stated that schools should encourage students to attend classes and be a part of the traditional events. The department has asked schools to conduct events like drama, folk dances and singing signifying Shiv Jayanti. Uday Nare, senior teacher, Hansraj Morarji Public School, Andheri

said, “It is unfair and inappropriate to cancel the holiday at the last minute. How can schools set up and conduct events in just a matter of 12 hours? This day has always been a holiday and this cancellation has increased the work, resulting in confusion for school authorities.” The GR further stated that schools should conduct rallies and essay writing and elocution competitions themed around Shivaji. Dinkar Patil, Director General, Education department said, “The GR has been brought out as per the protocol and schools across the state will have to follow these instructions.”

election will be fought on national issue of corruption. “Nitin Gadkari is the symbol of corruption. And she (Damania) is the symbol of our fight against corruption. We had been constantly asking her to accept the offer of contesting from Nagpur,” added Yadav. Yadav arrived in the city to kickstart the party's 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign in Andheri today. Replying to queries over BJP's accusations of AAP making half promises and staging dharnas in Delhi, he stated that just like there is scrutiny of promises kept by AAP, one should also take stock of Modi’s promise of

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KAMBLE TAKES CHARGE AS THANE CP Manoj Singh

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Incoming Thane Commissioner of Police, Vijay Kamble (at right), receiving a bouquet from Joint CP Bipin Kumar Singh, at the police headquarters yesterday evening.

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By Yatin Ingle

grade IV employee of the BMC, Saddanand Raju Pujari, recently represented Maharashtra at the All India National Masters Athletics held in Karnataka and made the state proud by wining a number of medals at the event. Pujari (32), who works in the Water Department at Santacruz - H ward, earlier worked in a canteen of the High Court. After passing his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in March 2013, he secured himself a job with the BMC. In December 2013, he participated in the zonal and state level Athletic Meet organised by the Athletics Master of India in Thane. Pujari ran in the running events of 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and 1,500 meters and finished with top

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BMC's Grade IV employee who cleared his SSC exams last year, bags a silver and two bronze medals at the National Athletic Meet

positions. These victories led him to represent the state at the national level. In all, 5,000 athletes participated at the National Level championship from across India. Pujari, however, ran the distance without shoes. He bagged a silver medal in the 5,000 meters race, a bronze in the 10,000 meters race and was picked in the spot for the 4x400 meters relay where he won another bronze. It is my dream to represent India at the Olympics. I cannot afford coaches or trainers; but if I ever have proper guidance, I can grab a medal at the international events too”, Pujari said. “I am happy. It feels like I have achieved one of my dreams and will keep on trying for more to make the state and the country proud”, he added.

Working dangerously By A Staff Reporter

where they demanded that they should be shifted to the newly conhe dilapidated condition of structed building in the hospital the four-storeyed main hospi- premises. Mahesh Dalvi, Secretary, tal building of the Sewri TB Municipal Mazdoor Union, said, Hospital, made around 250 staff “The building is in a very bad conmembers – comprising clerks and dition. It looks dangerous. Working class IV workers – stage a protest, there is a threat to life as the struc-

ture has become really weak. We have been requesting the authorities to shift the clerks and other administrative staff to the newly constructed canteen which is not in use. Infact, we have also been given permission to work from the new building by the Executive

Sewri TB staff protest against being made to work in dilapidated hospital building

Health Officer Dr. Arun Bamne, but we are still being forced to be here.”Dr. R. Nanaware, Medical Superintendent, Sewri TB Hospital, remained unavailable for comment The issue will be taken up and discussed with Dr. Bamne by the union on Thursday. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

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STAUNCHLY DEVOUT... Thousands of devotees lined up at Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi to seek blessings of their beloved Lord Ganesha on the occasion of 'Angarki Chaturthi' which was observed on Tuesday.

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t one time in our history, the bullock cart was the main form of transport for man and his produce. Horse carriages were reserved for the nobility, their armies, their hirelings, and some landowners. Even today, it is the main mode of conveyance in rural India. The wheels, all handcrafted from wood, right from axle to hub to spokes, are fascinating artifacts that can withstand the severest conditions of staggering weights on the most difficult of roads. The wheels on this page, courtesy our ace photographer, SUSHIL KADAM, are the magical output of a family that has been living in Panvel for over 300 years. Apart from heavy load-bearing carts, the family also creates sturdy chariots, doors, palkhis (palanquins), which are made against orders from far-off places like Assam, Karnataka, Gujarat, apart from cities like Pune, Satara, and elsewhere. Intricately carved and designed, they are recognised as works of art and are on display at JJ School of Art in Mumbai, and the Watchtower Museum in Dubai.

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I have changed my name from Sarla Sundarji Shah to Sarla Sundarji Lalan vide Gazette No. U-62002 dated 23.01.2014 C-35494 I have changed my name from Rakesh Kumar Jain to Rakesh Dhanraj Jain as per Affidavit. C-35850 I Afshan Nazir Khan residing 4/B Attarwala Bldg., Mori Road, Mahim, Mumbai-16, have changed my name to Afsha Javed Khan vide Affidavit dated 17-2-2014. C-35851

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No. DUBA/434/01/14(31) dated: 17/02/2014 Mr. Agaja Bimbo Brian S/o Bim Japhet Resident of type 3B, 56/525, RCF Colony, Chembur, Mumbai, India Present Address Post Box No 75157 Dubai UAE and Miss. Jeana Abuzo Gultiano Daughter of Isidro G. Gultiano Resident of Butuan City, Philippines 8605 Present Address Post Box No 75157 Dubai UAE Indian National and Philippine National presently residing in Dubai and have given notice of intended marriage between them under the Foreign Marriages Act. 1969. If any one has any objection to the proposed marriage He/She should file the same with the undersigned according to the procedure laid down under the Act/rules within thirty days from the date of Publication of this notice. Sd/- (Dinen K. Bordoloi) Consul Passport & Marriage Officer, Consulate General of India P. O. Box: 737, DUBAI (UAE) Fax N0.0097143970453 Email:cgidubai@emirates.net.ae Homepage:www.cgidubai.com C-35879

I Preeti Vinod Gagwani has changed my name to Preeti Gagwani as per Maharashtra Gazette No ( X-62263). C-35852 I have changed my name from Tanya Amelia Albuquerque to Tanya Amelia Arland as per Affidavit. C-35853 I have changed my name Ketna Ranchodbhai Parmar to Kalpana Mukesh Pithadia as per Affidavit. C-35854 I have changed my name Ramesh Chandra Dashrath to Ramesh Chandra Dashrath Gautam as per Affidavit. C-35855 I have changed my name from Rahela Tarannum Saeed Ahmed Shaikh to Rahela Tarannum Faisal Ahmed Qureshi (Gazette No. X- 66887) C-35856 I have changed my name from Nitinkumar Amrutlal Desai to Nitin Amrutlal Desai as per Affidavit dated 13.02.2014 C-35857 I have changed my name from Miss Dagdi Rambhau More to Mrs. Kavita Balaram Pawar as per Affidavit dated 14.02.2014 C-35858 I have changed my name from Yuvaraj Shingappa Sisal to Yuvraj Shingappa Sisal as per Affidavit dated 18.02.2014 C-35859 I have changed my name from Yogeeta Yuvraj Sisal to Yogita Yuvraj Sisal as per Affidavit dated 18.02.2014 C-35860 I have changed my name from Shushila Maruti Malgunde to Yogita Yuvraj Sisal as per Affidavit dated 18.02.2014 C-35861

CHANGE OF RELIGION I, Chetan Choudhary have changed my Religion from Hinduism to Islam. As per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 47328) Dated: 17/10/2013. C-35878

CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Bilal Ahmed Mohammed Ansari to Bilal Ahmed Mohammed Shaikh as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-36361 dated February 7, 2008. C-35848 I have changed my name from Ushaben Jilajeet Rajput to Usha Jilajeet Chauhan as per affidavit No. KH-580922. C-35849

I have changed my name from Chetan Rattanlal Choudhary, to ‘Abdullah Rattanlal Choudhary’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 47329) Dated: 17/10/2013. C-35862 I have changed my name from Sana Mohd. Rashid Salmani, to ‘Sana Rashid Ahmed Salmani’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/02/2014. C-35863 I have changed my name from Amonkar Milan Sitaram, to ‘Sana Rashid Ahmed Salmani’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/02/2014. C-35864 I have changed my name from Rashid Rafiq Salmani, to ‘Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Rafiq Salmani’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/02/2014. C-35865

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MUMBAI | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014 I have changed my name from Mohd. Rashid Mohd. Rafiq Salmani, to ‘Rashid Ahmed Mohammed Rafiq Salmani’ as per Affidavit Dated: 17/02/2014. C-35866 I have changed my name from Shafi Ahemed Shaikh, to ‘Shafique Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 64776) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-35867 I have changed my name from Mohmmadi Miyajiwala, to ‘Mohammed Hatim Miyajiwala’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2014. C-35868 I have changed my name from Rahaman MD Ataur, to ‘Rahaman Ataur’ as per Affidavit Dated: 20/11/2013. C-35869 I have changed my name from Neerav Kantilal Patel, to ‘Neerav Kantilal Katrodia’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-65151) Dated: 06/2/2014. C-35870 I have changed my name from Abdul Hamid Abdul Karim, to ‘Abdul Hamid Abdul Karim Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2014. C-35871 I have changed my name from Shamimbanu Abdul Hamid, to ‘Shamimbanu Abdul Hamid Shaikh’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2014. C-35872 I have changed my name from Omman Koshy, to ‘Oommen Koshy’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2014. C-35873 I have changed my name from Mohammed Jafar, to ‘Mohammed Jafar Mohammed Haji’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2014. C-35874 I have changed my name from Mohammed Khaja Husain, to ‘Mohammed Khaja Mohammed Haji’ as per Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2014. C-35875 I have changed my name from Shabbir Husain Ali Mohammed, to ‘Shabbir Husain Ali Mohammed Tinwala’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 66328) Dated: 13/2/2014. C-35876 I have changed my name from Fazlur Rahman s/o. Matlubur Rahman Yaqoob Khan, to ‘Fazlur Rahman’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 51530) Dated: 05/12/2013. C-35877 I have changed my name from Jaya Amit Khaturia to Prapti Amit Khaturia as per Affidavit. C-35880 I have changed my name from Jaya Suresh Madhyan to Prapti Amit Khaturia as per Maharashtra Gazette No (U-5337). C-35881 I have changed my name from Amit Lekhraj Kathuria to Amit Lekhraj Khaturia as per Affidavit. C-35882 I have changed my name from Vadami Sohanlal Sutar to Badami Sohanlal Sutar as per Affidavit dated 15th Feb, 2014. C-35883

I have changed my name from Badan Sohanlal Sutar to Badami Sohanlal Sutar as per Affidavit dated 15th Feb, 2014. C-35884

I have changed my name from “Mrs. Sharddha Gopal Ghosh” to “Mrs. Shraddha Gopal Ghosh” as per Affidavit dated 11th February, 2014. C-35901

I have changed my name from Zeshan Kamaluddin Thakur to Zeeshan Kamaluddin Thakur as per deed poll Affidavit. C-35885

I have changed my name from Puja Pankaj Shah to Pooja Pankaj Shah as per Affidavit C-35902

I have changed my name from Dipika Vijay Nimbre to Deepika Vijay Nimbre as per Affidavit Dated 18/02/2014. C-35886

I have changed my name from Rachna Bipinchandra Parekh to Rachana Girish Parmar as per Affidavit C-35903

I have changed my name from Abdul Sattar Mohammed to Abdul Sattar Mohammed Khan as per Maharashtra Gazette No (U-5984). C-35887

I have changed my name from Omkar Ganesh Suresh Kakade to Ganesh Suresh Kakade as per affidavit C-35904

I have changed my name from Shekar Govind Poojary to Shekhar Govind Pujari as per deed poll Affidavit. C-35888 I have changed my name from Kamlakar Manohar Malvankar to Kamalakar Manohar Malvankar as per deed poll Affidavit. C-35889 I have changed my name from Renita Valentine Miranda to Renita Denzil Moras by virtue of my marriage as per Affidavit dated 03/02/2014. C-35890 I have changed my name from Ansari Muhammed Akram Muhammed Saeed to Shaikh Mohammed Akram as per Affidavit. C-35891

I have changed my name from Mohd Jahangir Mohd Mustaqeem to Mohd Jahangir Ansari as per affidavit C-35905 I have changed my name from Vidya None Manimamallan to Vidya Rani Mani Mamallan as per Affidavit C-35906 I have changed my name from None Manimamallan to Mani Mamallan as per Affidavit C-35907 I have changed my name from Mr.Aaqeeb Aziz Madre to Mr.Akib Aziz Madre as per deedpoll Affidavit No-KL 838668 C-35908

I have changed my name from Nitesh Rajkumar Menghwani to Nitesh Rajkumar Meghwani as per Affidavit. C-35892

I have changed my name from Mrs.Sheneez Aziz Madre to Mrs.Shainaz Aziz Madre as per deedpoll Affidavit No-KL 838669 C-35909

I have changed my name from Soeb Abdul Latif Sayed to Shoeb Abdul Latif Sayyedas per deed poll Affidavit. C-35893

I have changed my name from Mr.Mohseen Yusuf Khan Pathan to Mr. Mohseen Yusuf Khan as per Affidavit C-35910

I have changed my name from Abdu Latif Monhammad Hanif Sayed to Abdul Latif Mohammad Hanif Sayyed as per deed poll Affidavit. C-35894

I Mrs.Deepa Mahesh Modi have changed my minor daughter name from Thea Akash Jhunjhunwala to Thea Modi as per Affidavit C-35911

I have changed my name from Virendra Kaur to Varinder Kaur as per deed poll Affidavit. C-35895

I have changed my name from Deepa Akash Jhunjhunwala to Deepa Mahesh Modi as per Affidavit C-35912

I have changed my name from “Sunita Sharma” to “Bhoomi Sharma” as per Affidavit dated 18th February, 2014. C-35896 I have changed my name from “Harun Adam Rajmohammed Palasra” to “Harun Adam Palasra” as per Affidavit dated 18th February, 2014. C-35897 I have changed my name from “Arun P. Thakur” to “Arunsing Papasing Thakur” as per Affidavit dated 18th February, 2014. C-35898 I have changed my name from “Hajraben Abdulrazak Badarpura” to “Hajra Abdulrazak Badarpura” as per Affidavit dated 18th February, 2014. C-35899 I have changed my name from “Miss. Saira Suleman Wadiwala” to “Mrs. Sharddha Gopal Ghosh” as per Affidavit dated 11th February, 2014. C-35900

I have changed my name from Miss. Abigail Vanessa Edwiges Minezes to Miss.. Abigail Vanessa Menezes as per Affidavit C-35913 I have changed my name from Nilesh Ramanlal Doshi to Nilesh Doshi as per Affidavit C-35914 I have changed my name from Badami Kumari Doshi to Badambai Tekchand Sakhala as per Affidavit C-35915 I have changed my name from Soeb Bashir Khan to Shoeb Bashir Khan as per Affidavit dated 17.02.2014 C-35916 I have changed my name from Nasir Ahmed Rehmat Ali to Nasir Rehmat Ali Choudhari as per Affidavit dated 19.02.2014 C-35917

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MBMC chief cracks the whip on late comers and truant babus, withholds salaries By Suresh Golani

ment of a database containing their bio-metric section of habitual data. late comers in the Given the advantages of Mira Bhayandar Mu- this system, the civic nicipal Corporation body’s administrative wing (MBMC) headquarters ran linked it with their attenout of luck, when munici- dance muster to work out pal commissioner Suresh salary payments on the Kakani, withheld the basis of the system records. monthly wages of employ- However, top officials, inees – including those of cluding a couple of deputy high ranking officers – who municipal commissioners had failed to register them- (DMCs) and city engiselves in the bio-metric neers, had reportedly rescheme – a thumbprint fused to participate in this based attendance record- scheme. ing system. Taking note of this irregIn an attempt to curb ularity, Kakani ordered that absenteeism and instill errant officials be pediscipline in staffers, the nalised by having their MBMC – under its e-gover- wages witheld. These innance programme – has cluded DMC, Deepak Kuinstalled 12 bio-metric at- rulekar, Executive tendance machines at the Engineer, Suresh Vakode, main administrative build- City Engineer, Shivaji ing, ward offices, local Barkund, Asst. Commisbody tax office and fire sioner, Deepak Sawant brigade wings of the cor- amongst others. “ While poration. Subsequently, all deductions were imposed the 1,150 employees were on late comers, some offirequired to use a biometric cers had their entire salary time clock in order to sig- for January withheld, folnal their attendance at lowing which, most of work, and were ordered to them fell in line and comprovide their fingerprints plied with the scheme,” and agree to the establish- confirmed the civic chief.

ix days after the Bombay High Court put the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on notice while hearing a public interest litigation which wanted the murder case of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar probed by an independent agency, Dabholkar’s daughter Mukta Dabholkar was allowed by the High Court to intervene in the PIL by filing an intervention application. It will be recalled that Dabholkar, who spearheaded the anti-superstition movement in Maharashtra, was shot dead in Pune on August 20, 2013. In the last hearing, the division bench headed by Justice P.V. Hardas and Justice

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he husband of Canadian actress of Indian Origin has filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Branch in Bandra-BKC against the lady who allegedly revealed his wife's name on her Twitter account, knowing fully well that she was a victim of a sexual harassment and has filed a case at the Mahim police station. The matter is due for investigation and is subjudice, and here is a lady making defamatory statements with malafide intentions on social media about a victim. One can not malign or reveal the name of a victim in any form on any social, print or electronic media as per the new laws. The complainant, Vikram

Ramakrishnan said, “I was shocked when I came to know some woman has put many things about my wife, who is a Canadian actress, on her Twitter account. Many persons called me up and began asking about the post, so I personally checked the Twitter account id@rajeshwariomatic and found out. Sources from Cyber Crime said, “We have received a complaint in writing against a Twitter activity and we will investigate the matter.” The Canadian actress had filed a case against Suhas Awchat, the owner of Goa Portuguesa, a restobar in Mahim, in which she alleged that he had sexually harassed her at his restaurant last Monday.

A.S. Gadkari had issued the notice while hearing a plea filed by former journalist Ketan Tirodkar and was allowed to amend his petition and include CBI as a respondent instead of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). During the hearing on Tuesday, Mukta Dabholkar’s lawyer told the court that Mukta had given certain details about Dabholkar to Pune police probing the murder, but since the investigators did not look into them Mukta Dabholkar the kin of the slain rationalist wanted to intervene in the Meanwhile, police submitPIL. ted case diaries and progress However, Justice P. V. report in a sealed cover to the Hardas asked the lawyer to court. However, the judge file a written application asked them to produce these seeking permission to inter- files on next occasion. vene and posted the matter Tirodkar had urged the after two weeks. court that he wanted to

amend the PIL to include CBI as a respondent as the NIA had restricted jurisdiction as it was involved only in cases of terror, but CBI had wider powers as it probed serious crimes. Tirodkar had argued that the high court had earlier handed over important murder cases to CBI such as the killing of RTI activist Satish Shetty and builder Amit Rane, both from Pune. The Pune police had informed the court that there was no evidence suggesting the involvement of right-wing extremists in the killing of Dabholkar. Police also said the deceased was not facing any threat and so there was no question of police preparing a perception report (prior to the murder) and monitoring his activities. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

HC tells Lata to reply to charge State to enact new law to that she violated rules regularise slums till 2000 By A Staff Reporter

he Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked singer Lata Mangeshkar to file rejoinder to a Maharashtra government affidavit alleging that she had violated conditions imposed by authorities to regularise her scheme for reserving

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Lata Mangeshkar houses for people below poverty line on her land in Kolhapur. Mangeshkar denied allegations that she had violated conditions as stated by government, following which the court asked her to file a rejoinder within a fortnight. The matter has been posted for hearing after two weeks before a bench headed by Justice Abhay Oka. The court was hearing a petition filed by Mangeshkar challenging a notice issued to her on January 4 this year by a state body, saying that she had to obtain permission before selling immovable property on her land at Kolhapur, reports PTI. The government said in an

affidavit that the time limit to implement the housing scheme proposed by the singer was to end on July 2011. At her request, the state extended the time frame to October 2014. However, while extending the time limit, the state said that it had also penalised Mangeshkar by asking her to pay Rs 5 per square foot per year, from 2011 to 2014, on the underdeveloped land, but she chose not to pay, thus violating the condition. Her lawyer argued on yesterday that she had refused to comply with conditions since they were 'unreasonable'. He denied that the singer had "violated" them as alleged by the state. Thereupon, the court asked the lawyer to file a rejoinder within two weeks. The singer has sought quashing and setting aside the January 4 notice issued by the Competent Authority under the Urban Land Ceiling Act. Mangeshkar owns land admeasuring 38,623 square metres in Kolhapur and wanted to give it to Vikesh Oswal to develop residential and commercial tenements. However, Competent Authority under the Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) Act had declared that 23,889 square metres land is 'surplus'. Mangeshkar then proposed a scheme under section 20 of the ULC Act which was approved by the authorities on July 2, 2007. The scheme envisaged giving some houses to the government at subsided rates, but she did not execute the scheme, since the ULC Act was repealed in November 2007, her petition said.

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or fulfilling its longpending promise, Congress-NCP government in Maharashtra would enact a new legislation to regularise slums that came up till the year 2000.The proposed draft will be cleared in the next cabinet meeting to be held this Sunday before the start of the budget session, sources told PTI. The issue was discussed in Tuesday's cabinet meeting, in which ministers spoke about the urgency of

implementing the electoral promise, as well as the cluster development policy. Congress MPs and MLAs have met Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan during the weekend and demanded that party's interests in Mumbai have to be safeguarded at any cost. They also lamented over the delay in fulfilling the election promise. Sources said that pending issues regarding Mumbai, including power tariff, are likely to be taken up in the next cabinet.

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n view of growing urbanisation and industrialisation, Maharashtra government will implement a river conservation scheme, under which sewage water will be treated for reuse in industry and agriculture. The scheme will be implemented in class 'D' municipal corporations, councils and villages with population up to 15,000 that are situated along the rivers, reports PTI. According to officials, urbanisation and industrialisation are adversely affecting the water sources. 70 per cent pollution in rivers is because of sewageand 30 per cent because of industrial effluents. The scheme will focus on curbing pollution in rivers and improving the quality of river water, besides identifying polluting belts. Reli-

gious, historic and important sites will be given priority.

Bonus on paddy Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to provide bonus of Rs 200 per quintal over and above the minimum support price (MSP) fixed by the Centre for paddy during the kharif season 2013-14. The MSP for paddy procured in 2013-14 is Rs.1,310 and for 'A' grade paddy, the MSP is Rs 1,345. The state government will give additional Rs.200 per quintal. "The state exchequer will bear burden of Rs.70 crore," officials told PTI. According to them, excessive and unpredictable rains, wide gap in crop procurement rate and production costs have prompted the decision.

06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Ashfaq Ilyas Shaikh to Ashfaque Ilyas Shaikh as per Gazette No. X-126996 C-35918 I have changed my name from Mansoor Usman Kotwala to Mansoor Usman Coatwala as per Affidavit dated 15.02.2014 C-35919 I have changed my name from Mr Kariyattil Rapai Antony to Mr Kariyattil Rapai Anthony as per Affidavit C-35920 I have changed my name from Tanveer Abdul Kadir Rohe to Tanvir Ahmed Rohe as per Affidavit C-35921 I have changed my name from Rushana Irfan Farid to Rushna Sabi Korde as per Affidavit C-35922 I have changed my name from Sabih Iqbal Korde to Sabi Iqbal Korde as per Affidavit C-35923 I have changed my name from Maya Rajeshwar Kumhar to Maya Rajeshwar Prajapati as per Affidavit C-35924 I have changed my name from Rajeshwar Khunkhun Kumhar to Rajeshwar Khunkhun Prajapati as per Affidavit C-35925 I have changed my name from Chaya Ramchandra Ghosalkar to Chhaya Babaram Shinde as per Affidavit C-35926 I have changed my name from Bhansali Shaila Hiralal to Sahatiya Jaywanti Parshuram as per Affidivit C-35927 I have changed my name from Rayees Ahmed Mukhtar Ahmed to Raees Mukhtar Shaikh as per Affidivit C-35928 I have changed my name from Noorjahanbee Allikhan Dalwai to Noorjahan Abdulla Dalwai as per Affidivit C-35929 I have changed my name from Nasera Naaz Shams Tanveer to Nasera Naaz as per Affidivit C-35930 I have changed my name from Shams Tanveer Shamsulhuda to Tanveer Shams as per Affidivit C-35931 I have changed my name from Mohammed Yunus Mohammed Qassim to Qureshi Mohammed Yunus Mohammed Qassim as per Affidavit C-35932 I have changed my name from Yunus to Qureshi Mohammed Zubair Mohammed Yunus as per Affidavit C-35933 I have changed my name from Wasim Murad to Juwale Wasim Murud as per Affidavit C-35934 I have changed my name from Bahgdadi Mohomed Yusuf Abdul Sattar to Bagdadi Mohomed Yusuf Abdul Sattar as per Affidavit C-35935 We, Mr. Syed Mukhtar & Mrs. Syed Sana Mukhtar changed our minor daughter's name from Syed Zayna Mukhtar to Syed Zikra Mukhtar as per Affidavit C-35936 I have changed my name from Chetan Prakash to Chetan Sitaldas Gyanchandani as per Affidavit C-35937

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Meena Chetan to Meenakshi Chetan Gyanchandani as per Affidavit C-35938 I have changed my name from Rajiv Chetan to Rajiv Chetan Gyanchandani as per Affidavit C-35939 I have changed my name from Rajiv Chetan Gianchandani to Rajiv Chetan Gyanchandani as per Affidavit C-35940 I have changed my name from Vidya Ramkrishna Bhokre to Vidhya Neelratan Mirlekar as per Affidavit C-35941 I have changed my name from Suvarna Rangnath Mundada to Seema Shailesh Somani as per Affidavit C-35942 I have changed my name from Rahim Rahman Sayed to Rahim Rahman Sayyed as per Affidavit C-35943 I have changed my name from Mohammed Islam Rehmat Hussain to Mohammed Islam Rehmat Hussain Khan as per Affidavit C-35944 I have changed my name from Shaifuddin Rampurawala to Saifuddin Taherali Rampurawala as per Affidavit C-35945 I have changed my name from Kartik Velidudum Naidu to Karik Velaytam Naidu as per Affidavit C-35946 I have changed my name from Md Zaheer Shaik to Mohammed Zaher Shaikh as per Affidavit C-35947 I have changed my name from Fernando have changed our minor child name from Maschio Anthony Kumar to Maschio Anthony Kumar Fernando as per Affidavit C-35948 I have changed my name from child name from Nirali Dhanji Saraiya Patel to Nirali Dhanji Saraiya as per Affidavit C-35949 I have changed my name from Rafique Siddiqui to Rafique Siddique as per Affidavit C-35950 I have changed my name from Hiteshbhai Prabhulal Thakkar to Hitesh Prabhulal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-35951 I have changed my name from Heenaben Hitesh Thakkar to Heena Hitesh Thakkar as per Affidavit C-35952 I have changed my name from Puspinder Kaur to pushpinder Kaur Sartaj Singh Bal as per Affidavit C-35953 I have changed my name from Sumiaya Yusuf Zhambarkar to Sumaiya Tausif Pansari as per Affidavit C-35954 I have changed my name from Afjal Husan Laskar to Afjal Hussain Laskar as per Affidavit C-35955 I have changed my name from Suresh Nagnath Kapilkar To Suresh Nagnath Kamplikar as per Affidavit C-35956 I have changed my name from Rahul Suresh Kapilkar to Rahul Suresh Kamplikar as per Affidavit C-35957

I have changed my name from Najmul Hussein Ismail to Najmul Ismail Mastan as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. U-52427 C-35958

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I have changed my name from Shabbir Stovewala to Aziza Shabbir Primuswala as per Affidavit. C-35959

I have changed my name from Tulsidas Lakhmasi Patel to Tulsidas Lakhmasi Bhawani as per Affidavit. C-35978

I have changed my name from Dhasharath Ragho Madhvi to Dasharath Ragho Madhavi as per Affidavit. C-35960

I have changed my name from Damayanti Tulsidas Patel to Damayanti Tulsidas Bhawani as per Affidavit. C-35979

I have changed my name from Veda Vishwanath Shetty to Vedha Vishwanath Shetty as per Affidavit. C-35961

I have changed my name from Pravinkumar Tulsidas Patel to Pravin Tulsidas Bhawani as per Affidavit. C-35980

I have changed my name from Antoany Varghese Koonan to Antony Varghese Koonan as per Affidavit. C-35962 I have changed my name from Mr. Mohmad Tahir Hussain Qureshi to Mr. Tahir Husain Qureshi as per Affidavit. C-35963 I have changed my name from Mrs. Yasmeen Tahir Qureshi to Mrs. Yasmeen Tahir Husain Qureshi as per Affidavit. C-35964 I have changed my name from Miss Arsiya Banu Abdul Rahim Fatekhani to Miss Arshiya Banu Abdul Rahim Fathekhani as per Affidavit. C-35965 I have changed my name from Nazara Begam Kabir Shaikh to Nazma Kabir Shaikh as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. U-55455 C-35966 I have changed my name from Gulam Yakub Shaikh to Kabir Yakub Shaikh as per Govt. Maha Gazette No. U-55456 C-35967 I have changed my name from Kishangopal Sharma to Kishan Sharma as per Affidavit. C-35968 I have changed my name from Nadim Abdul Hannan Mansoori to Nadim Mahamad Abdul Hannan Mansoori as per Affidavit. C-35969

I have changed my name from Krishana Shankar Bhor to Krishna Shankar Bhor as per Affidavit. C-35981 I have changed my name from Namadev Jayappa Samagar to Namdev Jayappa Saudagar as per Affidavit. C-35982 I have changed my name from Mohammad Faisal Mahmood Khan to Faisal Mahmood Khan as per Affidavit. C-35983 I have changed my name from Sharon Dona Roche to Sharon Roche As per Affidavit. C-35984 I have changed my daughter's name from Reba P. Biju to Reba Biju as per Affidavit. C-35985 I, Mr. Biju Baby have changed my daughter's name from Liji P. Biju to Liji Biju as per Affidavit. C-35986 I have changed my name from Donald Stanley Baretto to Donald Baretto as per Affidavit. C-35987 I have changed my name from Gadhave Santosh Gajanan to Godave Santosh Gajanan as per Affidavit. C-35988 I have changed my name from Kharbharanram Kanoujiya to Kharbhan Kanojiya as per Affidavit. C-35989

I have changed my name from Fatima Nasruddin Shaikh to Fatima Begum Nafisullah Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-35970

I have changed my name from Saeedunnisa Anwar Ali to Sahirunnisa Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-35990

I have changed my name from Anita Jagannath Paranjpe to Neha Sandesh Chitnavis as per Affidavit. C-35971

I have changed my name from Kismatrao Arun Balkrishna to Khismatrao Arun Balkrishna as per Affidavit. C-35991

I have changed my name from Nanda Ambo Patil to Sunanda Ramesh Gaikwad as per Affidavit. C-35972

I have changed my name from Annieruth Francis Fernando to Anitha Francis Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-35992

I have changed my name from Aashok Krishnarao Kulkarni to Ashok Krishnarao Kulkarni as per Affidavit. C-35973

I have changed my name from Babinad to Babin Sohanlal Varma as per Affidavit. C-35993

I have changed my name from Ms. Sakinabahem Noormahammed Musa to Mrs. Sakina Zakirhussain Agharia as per Affidavit dated 18/02/2014 C-35974

I have changed my name from Sharadkumar Ratanchand Jhaveri to Sharad Ratanchand Zaveri as per Affidavit C-35994

I have changed my name from Kishor Kumar Krishna Shetty to Kishor Krishna Shetty as per Affidavit. C-35975

I have changed my name from Jayshree Sharad Jhaveri to Jayshree Sharad zaveri as per Affidavit C-35995

I have changed my name from Punam Tukaram Phadke to Poonam Bhushan Thakur as per Affidavit. C-35976

I have changed my name from Khan Jafar Ali Shamsullah to Jafar Ali Shamsullah As per Affidavit. C-35996

I have changed my name from Aakhtar Ahmad Azeemuddin Jawre to Akhtar Azeem Jaware as per Affidavit. C-35997 I Mr. Prosenjit Gopal Singha have changed my name to Mr. Sudip Gopal Singha as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-35998 I Mr. Alpeshkumar Sureshbhai Gandhi have changed my name to Mr. Alpesh Sureshbhai Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-35999 I Miss. Bhadrikabahen Nanalal Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Minal Alpesh Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-36000 I Mr. Alpeshkumar Sureshchandra Gandhi have changed my name to Mr. Alpesh Sureshchandra Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-36001 I Mrs. Minalben Alpeshkumar have changed my name to Mrs. Minal Alpesh Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/02/14 C-36002 I Mrs. Minalben Alpeshkumar Gandhi have changed my name to Mrs. Minal Alpesh Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-36003 I Mr. Alpesh Sureshbhai Gandhi have changed my minor sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Keval Alpeshkumar to Keval Alpesh Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-36004 I Mr. Alpeshkumar Sureshbhai have changed my name to Mr. Alpesh Sureshbhai Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/02/14 C-36005 I Ms. Heena Govardhan Rabadia & Ms. Hina Govardhanbhai Rabadia have changed my name to Mrs. Heena Niketan Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 18/02/14 C-36006 I Mrs. Darshana Deepak Shah have changed my name to Miss. Darshana Hasmukhbhai Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 31/01/14 C-36007 I Khusboo Dipak Zaveri have changed my name to Khusboo Dipak Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 18/02/14 C-36008 I Heena Navinchandra Bagadia have changed my name to Hina Bharat Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/02/14 C-36009 I Narangi have changed my name to Narangi Champalal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 18/02/14 C-36010 I Mamata Jayantilal Jain have changed my name to Mamta Rajendra Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 18/02/14 C-36011 I Rajendrakumar Champalal have changed my name to Rajendra Champalal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 18/02/14 C-36012

I Champalal have changed my name to Champalal Chaganmalji Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 18/02/14 C-36013 I Abdul Nabi Peer Mohammed have changed my name to Abdul Nabi Peer Mohammed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36014 I Shigavan Sanjay Shridhar have changed my name to Shigwan Sanjay Shridhar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36015 I Mohd. Rafiq Iqbal Patel have changed my name to Rafiq Iqbal Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36016 I Ranjana Gangaram Sable have changed my name to Riddhi Ankush Mandavkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36017 I Rita Girish Mehta have changed my name to Mrs. Ritu Girish Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36018 I Dilip have changed my name to Dilipkumar Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36019 I Bilkish have changed my name to Bilkish Dilipkumar Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36020 I Agnello Joackim Rodricks have changed my name to Agnello Rodrigues as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36021 I Julie Rodricks have changed my name to Julie Rodrigues as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36022 I Miss. Asha Anant Sawant have changed my name to Mrs. Prachi Deepak Bane as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36023 We Mr. Sachin Hanumant Sarode & Mrs. Manju Sachin Sarode have changed our minor daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Hryena Sachin Sarode to Hreyna Sachin Sarode as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36024 I Khaliquie Abdul @ Abdul Khaliquie have changed my name to Abdul Khalik Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36025 I Mahamad Anwar Bashumiya have changed my name to Anwar Shaikh Mohammed Rasul as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36026 I Ratnesh Chhotelal have changed my name to Ratnesh Chhotelal Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36027 I Chhotelal have changed my name to Chhotelal Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36028 I Vinda Devi Chhotelal have changed my name to Vinda Chhotelal Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36029 I Huzaifah Abdul Wahid Mukhi have changed my name to Huzaifa Abdul Wahid Mukhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-36030

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Social activists and criminal lawyers believe that the state government and Home Department's decision to extend actor Sanjay Dutt's parole shows partiality

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fter Sanjay Dutt's parole was extended by one more month yesterday, several social activists and criminal lawyers have alleged that the state governement and Home Department are being partial to the actor, who is also the brother of Congress MP Priya Dutt. Dutt's parole was extended on Tuesday afternoon, after the Mumbai Police received a medical report stating that Dutt's wife, Manyata, was unwell. Dutt was supposed to go back to Yerwada Jail in Pune on February 21. However, the actor's request for an extension was approved yet again, making this the third time from December. Dutt had earlier secured parole on December 21, 2013 which was extended to February 21, as Manyata was to undergo a surgery. This time, Dutt requested the parole to be extended for another month, so that he could be by his wife's side while she is recovering. Manyata was reportedly suffering from multiple ailments of the heart

''The state government's order that Dutt be granted parole shows that preferential treatment is being given to him. The other accused in the same case are not so lucky. The parole application of Zaibunnisa Kazi, a 65-yearold woman who has been convicted with Dutt in the same case, is still pending with the Home Ministry for the last two weeks. The state government's procedure in granting parole to convicts has tones of partiality.” Apart from parole on the grounds of his wife's sickSanjay Dutt ness, the actor had taken his first parole for two weeks in and liver and was admitted to October as he had fallen sick, Global Hospital in Parel in which was extended by 15 January. days. Talking to the ADC, Abha Vikas Sonawane, Senior Singh, Social Activist and for- Police Inspector, Khar Police mer IPS officer, said, “Dutt is station said, “We submitted taking advantage of the rule. Manayata Dutt's medical reSo many prisoners in Arthur ports after we were asked to Road and Yerwada jails are by the Yerwada Jail authorinot given parole even once. ties. After medical examinaThis is discriminatory. The tions were conducted at J.J. Nagpur bench of the Bomby Hospital, we attached the High Court recently stated medical report from Global that this rule needs to be Hospital in Parel where she changed.” was admitted, and forwarded Noted Criminal Lawyer, it to the authorities last Advocate Ejaz Naqvi said, week.”

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many were allowed and re- said. The petition was menjected and how many times tioned before a division PIL was filed in the Bom- extension was granted on bench of Justices N H Patil bay High Court yesterday three occasions as in the and V L Achliya, which has challenging the extension in case of Sanjay Dutt," Pabale's posted it for hearing on Febparole granted to Bollywood advocate Nikhil Chaudhari ruary 25. actor Sanjay Dutt. The PIL also alleged that the Superintendent of YerPRABODH DAVKHARE OF NITRO FITNESS awada Jail and Pune DiviORGANISES PARTY FOR WORLD 8-TIME sional Commissioner have WINNER ‘MR OLYMPIA’ RONNIE COLEMAN abused their powers in extending parole to the 53-yearold actor. On Tuesday, the third consecutive extension in parole was granted to Dutt. According to a PTI report, the petitioner Tushar Pabale argued that the Superintendent of Yerawada Jail and the Divisional Commissioner abused their discretionary powers by extending the parole and prayed for framing of guidelines while considering parole and furlough applications of convicts. "The petition also seeks for information from the authorities regarding the numPrabodh Davkhare organised a party at Boveda where Tanisha ber of applications received Singh,Vishal Kanoi,Brinda Parekh,Poonam Jhawer and Harish by it from convicts seeking came to meet World’s 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. parole or furlough, how

A view of the Vakola building in Santacruz, where the Rs.85-lakh robbery took place.

SHOES GAVE THEM AWAY Matching footprints help police crack Vakola house-breaking case By Zuber Ansari

who assisted him to commit the robbery. Almost 50 per he Vakola police has cent of the valuables have claimed to have solved been recovered. Two of the the 85 lakh robbery case in four accused, identified as Vakola with the help of the Afzal and Arvind Mishra, who footprints found on a dusty drtove the rickshaw used in window pane, from where the robbery, are still abscondthe robber entered the ing. A police team has headed locked house. The NRI busi- for UP to nab them. The United Kingdom (UK) nessman's trusted driver for several years looted the based businessman, Harjivaluables with the help of a vandas Karia and his wife, carpenter who cut open the both senior citizens have their house on the ground window grill for entry. The detection staff of floor of Nutan Deep ApartVakola police found the foot- ment, Prabhat colony, Sanprints and interrogated sev- tacruz east. The couple had eral people who were come to Mumbai for a short possible suspects, including visit from the UK where they the driver. A pair of shoes live for most of the time. found at the driver's shanty When Karia and his wife matched the footprints found visited their Santacruz at the crime scene. The police house on February 14, they then registered a case and ar- were shocked to see all their rested the driver, Sumit valuables which included Ramtej Pandey (24) and the two kg gold jewellery, cash, carpenter, Hasmukh Sharma, diamonds and foreign cur-

rency missing from the locker. Karia then filed an FIR with the Vakola police. A police officer said, “Based on the complaint, we filed a case under section 457 (Lurking house-trespass) and 380 (Theft in dwelling house) under the IPC. The total of valuables missing is estimated to be around Rs.one crore. Karia's driver, Sujit Singh was the main suspect as he was the closest to the family. So we rounded him up along with the society's watchman and other staff.” After sustained interrogation, Sujit confessed to the crime and was arrested along with the carpenter who had aided him in the robbery. The police is now searching for three more accused who, Sujit had confessed were also involved in the crime.

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ROUND UP - NEWS IN BRIEF In a tragic incident, a three-year-old boy fell to death while playing on the terrace of his three-storeyed building in Naigaon village near Vasai on Monday evening. Dhruv Pramod Bhagat was playing with his friends on the terrace of Samarth building in Chandrapada region, when he accidentally slipped from the parapet wall. The profusely bleeding child was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead on arrival, police said.

Senior citizen electrocuted

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Kid falls to death from building terrace

In a shocking incident, a 75-year-old woman was electrocuted after coming into contact with the iron safety grills of a building near her tenement in Papdi village on Monday. Electric current had apparently passed on to the grill due to snapped wire, cops suspect. Investigations were on to track the source of power supply which led to the flow of current in the iron grill leading to the death of the senior citizen.

Unidentified youth found murdered Sleuths of the Valiv police in Vasai have recovered the body of an unidentified man who was brutally murdered by unknown assailants. Locals informed the police about the body lying at a secluded area in Gavraipada at about 8 am on Tuesday. Police suspect that the deceased who seems to be in his early twenties was stoned to death, following a drunken brawl as broken beer bottles were also found near the crime spot. While the body has been sent for a postmortem, the police are trying to ascertain the identity of the deceased. A case under section 302 has been registered against unidentified assailants. API Ganesh Mali is investigating the case.

Estate agent missing for 20 days A Mira Road based estate agent, Govind Nanda (32), has mysteriously disappeared from his residence in Sheetal Nagar 20 days ago. Nanda had left his house in Sheetal Plaza building on January 30 saying that he would return after collecting some payments from his client. A case in this context has been registered at the local police who said that Nanda’s last known location was found to be in Mira Road itself. Police personnel Bhamte is investigating the case. By Suresh Golani

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with the office.” On being asked about the directorate and separate probable plan in place to funds for nurses, the option of manage the hospital in the choosing transfer locations, absence of nurses, Dr. Daver paying nurses according to said, “If student nurses are the Sixth Pay Commission's available, we can manage for recommendations, life insur- a few days. We also have stuance, the filling up of vacant dent nurses who are fully posts, an improved ratio be- qualified but pursuing their tween teaching nurses and post-graduation. If the need students, and better security, arises, we will seek the help of to state a few. other institutions where Dr. Rekha Daver, who is nurses are not on strike. It all currently the dean-in-charge depends upon the nature of at J.J. Hospital, said, “I have the strike and on the number not been informed about any of days it goes on for.” shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in such strike as yet. I will check

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building 50 lakh homes in Gujarat. So also scrutiny should be done of promises given by BJP state governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Replying to queries over corporate funding of elections and their targeting certain business houses, he said that the party was not against all business houses in the country. Yadav said that his party was against crony capitalism which gave rise to private monopolies. Earlier, he argued that the BJP, which was trying to offer another al-

ternative to the Congress, was in fact a product of the same governance model which in the last 15 to 20 years has resulted in corruption and loot and is just another face of the same political system. Yadav added that the AAP was not trying to offer a substitute, but an alternative to the present set up. Yadav felt that the 2014 Lok Sabha elections will centre around corruption, communalism and dynastic politics. He added that the party was not interested in occupying the seat of power and that their ultimate goal was to attain Swaraj.

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Sharad Pawar and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. ndia's tallest flagpole, towering at 225 It was a dream of Thane MP, who feet, was inaugurated yesterday in worked for 19 long years to get this projthe satellite city of Navi Mumbai. The ect completed. The pole was installed inauguration was done by NCP chief on Thursday and a trial of hoisting the

flag was done by the civic officials. Abasaheb Jarhad, civic commissioner, said, "Keeping in mind the speed of the wind, special attention has been given to the quality of fabric for the flag".

Oral surgery gives 7-yr-old new lease of life By A Staff Reporter

hospital authorities told PTI. Her father Ghanshyam Yadav, a poor octors at the Kalwa civic hospital labourer, had lost hope for his minor in Thane gave a new lease of life to daughter, who could not open her a seven-year-old girl, who had a tiny mouth until now due to left temporomouth opening since birth, rendering mandibular jaw ankylosis, a condition her incapable of consuming normal in which the lower jaw gets fused to the food. upper jaw and the patient is unable to Roshni Yadav was operated upon by eat a normal diet due to limited opena team of doctors led by Dr. Vivek P. ing. Soni (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon) The Yadavs, who are happy to see at the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hos- their daughter limping back to a norpital during the weekend free-of-cost, mal life after opening her mouth for

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wenty-three new designers, including TV host and actress Mandira Bedi, will make their debut at the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) that is scheduled to begin next month. "I am excited that I got a chance to showcase my collection. I am nervous as it's for the first time I will present my collection on a big platforms like LFW here. We will have light regular sarees and go with summery colors," Mandira told PTI. Bollywood's favourite designer Manish Malhotra will kickstart the event this season, while Rajesh Pratap Singh will present his collection as the grand finale designer. UK-based accessory designer Mawi Keivom will mark her debut at LFW. Well-known designers this season, who will display their collection, include Anita Dongre, Neeta Lulla, Anju Modi, Tarun Tahiliani, Krishna Mehta, Gaurav Gupta and others.

the first time, could not thank enough the doctors for performing this complex operation. According to a hospital spokesperson, the surgery will prove to be a boon for Roshni's further growth and development as she would be able to consume normal diet. Dr. Vivek was assisted in this rare surgery by Dr Prabhavati M Jadhav, Dr. Pallavi A Khale, Dr. Ramya Premchandran, Pravin Poojary and anaesthetist Dr. Dilip Chauhan.

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Celebrations to begin on February 28 with Food & Culture Festival; GTDC expects 2.5 to 3 lakh tourists

that during the Christmas to New Year period last year it drew between six to seven lakh tourists. To add that element of glamour and excitement to the proceedings, a Brazilian troupe will be especially flown in for an electrifying Samba performance. Prominent musicians including the Raghu Dixit Project, Strings and some famous home-grown bands will perform at the festival too. It is expected that a fashion show and a fire display will also be included in the celebrations. The event also saw actors Jackky Bhagnani and Neha Sharma, who star in the up(LtoR): Anselm Pereira, MD-'Bungalow 9', Nikhil Desai, MD-GTDC, Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar, coming movie 'Youngistaan', Neha Sharma and Jackky Bhagnani. speaking to the media about their experiences in Goa and By Dominic Rebello highlight of our annual calen- cultural lineage of our state.” association with the Carnaval. dar and we want to ensure “Our Carnaval is distinct 'Youngistaan' is the official he Minister for Tourism, that this will be an unforget- due to the Goan lifestyle and movie partner for Goa CarGovernment of Goa, table experience for locals as socio-cultural themes which naval 2014. Goa Tourism is taking Dilip Parulekar, on well as visitors to the state. are a tribute to the diversity of Monday announced the plans Our vision is to see that the Goa’s population and her- measures to ensure that high that the state has drawn up to Carnaval here becomes as itage while spreading the standards of safety, hygiene celebrate Carnaval 2014. The popular as the legendary message of peace, unity and and cleanliness are mainfestivities will begin on Feb- Brazilian Carnival.” The Min- harmony,” he said, adding tained in the state. Nikhil ruary 28 with the inaugura- ister also added that Goa tion of the food and culture Tourism is keen on promotfestival and wind up on ing the state as a place for celMAYOR SUNIL PRABHU LAUNCHES March 4. The Minister also ebrations. “Goa is a place that SANCHITI SAKAT’S DEBUT ALBUM added that this year’s event induces a contagious celewill be one of the most bratory spirit, right from ‘AAMCHI MUMBAI’ colourful and vibrant editions weddings to festivals everyof the Carnaval. The event is thing here is celebrated with Goa’s tribute to its diverse pomp and fervour. This is population and heritage; it why we are also promoting aims to spread a message of and packaging festivals and peace, unity and harmony. events like the Carnaval 2014 The Tourism Department is followed by Cashew & Coexpecting between 2.5 to 3 conut Festival, Goa Internalakh tourists during this pe- tional Travel Mart. Others like riod. The Carnaval heralds the Shigmo, Sao Jao, Bonderam beginning of the 40-day Lent and Tirpurari Purnima have season for Catholics around some quaint traditions assothe globe. ciated with them that are a While addressing a gather- testimony to Goa’s rich his13-year-old Sanchiti Sakat decided to dedicate her first song to BMC ing of media Parulekar said, tory. It is also our effort to as her father is a civic worker. Sanchiti sang the song ‘Aamchi Mumbai’ “The Goa Carnaval is the preserve the heritage and in five languages and made a video also. Mayor Sunil Prabhu launched her album. South actress Tanisha Singh, lyricist Sudhakar Sharma, Gujarati actress Ekta Jain, Raju, Swati and Rahul Sakat were also present at the launch organised at Mayor's house. The music for the album is given by DJ Sheizwood and released by SRK Music.

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Desai, MD of GTDC, and Director of Tourism, Government of Goa, said, “We have taken measures to ensure 100 per cent safety for everyone

and have increased the deployment of police force at tourist spots. We are also in the process of increasing room inventory for tourists.”

SHAMROCK INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LIMITED

Regd. Office: 146, Takai Adoshi Road, Village - Dheku, Dist. - Raigad, Maharashtra. PART I : Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter / Half Year Ended 30/09/2013 (` in Lacs) Half Year Ended Year Ended Quarter Ended Sr. 30-09-2013 30-06-2013 30-09-2012 30-09-2013 30-09-2012 31-03-2013 PARTICULARS ( Unaudited ) ( Unaudited ) ( Unaudited ) ( Unaudited ) ( Unaudited ) ( Audited ) No 1. Income from Operations (a) Net Sales / Income from Operations (b) Other Operative Income 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Income 2. Expenses (a) Cost of materials consumed (b) Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress & stock in trade 0.18 0.36 0.42 (c) Employee's benefits expenses (d) Depreciation and amortisation 0.01 expenses 1.09 0.09 0.72 0.93 0.16 1.42 (e) Other expenses 1.09 0.27 1.08 0.93 0.16 1.85 Total Expenses 3. Profit / Loss from operations before other income, finance costs (1 - 2 ) (1.09) (0.27) (1.08) (0.93) (0.16) (1.85) 4. Other Income 5. Profit / Loss from ordinary activities (1.09) (0.27) (1.08) (0.93) (0.16) (1.85) before finance costs (3 + 4 ) 6. Finance Costs 7. Profit / Loss from ordinary activities (1.09) (0.27) (1.08) (0.93) (0.16) (1.85) before tax (5 - 6 ) 8. Tax expenses 9. Net Profit /(Loss) from ordinary (1.09) (0.27) (1.08) (0.93) (0.16) (1.85) activities after tax (7 - 8 ) 10. Extraordinary items (1.09) (0.27) (1.08) (0.93) (0.16) (1.85) 11. Net Profit/Loss for the period (9-10) 12. Paid-up equity share capital 542.84 542.84 542.84 542.84 542.84 542.84 (Face Value of Rs. 10/- each) 13. Reserves excluding Revaluation Reserves as per balance sheet 235.31 235.31 235.31 235.31 235.31 235.31 of previous accounting year 14. Earnings per share (before extraordinary items) (0.02) (0.00) (0.02) (0.02) (0.00) (0.03) (Basic & Diluted Rs.) 15. Earnings per share (after extraordinary items) (0.02) (0.00) (0.02) (0.02) (0.00) (0.03) (Basic & Diluted Rs.) PART II (A )PARTICULARS OF SHAREHOLDING 1 Public Shareholding 3095053 3095053 3095053 3095053 3095053 3095053 - Number of Shares 57.02 57.02 57.02 57.02 57.02 57.02 - Percentage of shareholdings 2 Promotors and Promotor Group Shareholding a) Pledged / Encumbered Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil - Number of shares - Percentage of shares (as a % of the total shareholding of promotor and promotor group) - Percentage of shares (as a % of the total share capital of the company) b) Non - Encumbered 2333361 2333361 2333361 2333361 2333361 2333361 - Number of Shares - Percentage of shares (as a % of the total shareholding of promotor and 75.39 75.39 75.39 75.39 75.39 75.39 promotor group) - Percentage of shares (as a % of the 42.98 42.98 42.98 42.98 42.98 42.98 total share capital of the company) (` in Lacs) STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES Note : As At As At S 1 The above unaudited financial n 30.09.2013 31.03.2013 results have been reviewed by the Particulars o (Unaudited) (Audited) audit committee and taken on I. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES record by the Board of Directors 1 Shareholder's Funds of the Company at its meeting 542.84 542.84 held on 15th November, 2013. (a) Share Capital 235.31 235.31 2 In terms of amended clause 41 (b) Reserves & Surplus 778.15 778.15 of the Listing Agreement, details Sub Total Shareholder's Funds of investors's complaints for the 2 Non - Current Liabilities quarter ended 30th September, 868.57 868.57 (a) Long Term Borrowings 2013 : Opening - Nil, Received 3.27 3.27 Nil, Disposed Off - Nil, (b) Deferred Tax Liabilities - Pending - Nil. (c) Other Long Term Liabilities (d) Long Term Provisions For Shamrock Industrial 871.84 871.84 Sub Total Non - Current Liabilities Company Limited Sd/3 Current Liabilities Kamlesh R. Khokhani (a) Short Term Borrowings Director 135.59 135.59 Place : Mumbai (b) Trade Payables 11.61 11.03 Date :15th November, 2013 (c) Other Current Liabilities 0.91 0.97 (d) Short Term Provisions 148.11 147.59 Sub Total Current Liabilities 1798.10 1797.58 Total ( Equity and Liabilities ) II ASSETS 1 Non-Current Assets 104.88 104.88 (a) Fixed Assets 308.60 308.60 (b) Non-Current Investments 342.35 342.35 (c) Long Term Loans and Advances (d) Other Non Current Assets 741.52 740.43 Sub Total Non-Current Assets 1497.35 1496.26 2 Current Assets (a) Inventories 95.60 95.60 (b) Trade Receivables 1.21 1.78 (c) Cash & Bank Balances (d) Short Term Loans & Advances 203.94 203.94 (e) Other Current Assets 300.75 301.32 Sub Total Current Assets 1798.10 1797.58 Total ( Assets )

Cong, Left on shaky ground in Kerala

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Ponder awhile… “An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.” — Mae West

One track objective of Cong: To get 16 T seats N

ever before in the history of parliament a bill was passed in the way it was yesterday. The bill was passed behind closed doors of the parliament. The Lok Sabha Live TV and other channels were closed, an important bill like the Telangana bill was passed by voice vote amidst uproar. Amendments were not taken up as they should as per parliament rules. While some small parties like Trinamool, JD(U) walked out, the Samajwadi Party and the BSP stayed in the House. The BJP supported the bill but it said, it should have been passed in a more democratic manner. The Congress is claiming complete credit for the passing of the bill. Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde who moved the bill was all praise for the effort to create Telangana. The Congress perhaps hopes to get all the 16 Lok Sabha seats from the region. The BJP has seen through Congress game and it is proposing to support some amendments like the one on the future of Hyderabad in the Rajya Sabha. If it can get the amendment accepted, the bill has to come back again to the Lok Sabha. While there is great celebration in Telangana, there is likely to be a bandh in Andhra Pradesh. Jagmohan Reddy who has called for a bandh tomorrow is not likely to accept the arrangement, but will launch a statewide agitation. The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh will resign today. The Congress MPs and MLAs are expected to meet and decide on future action, What is certain then is likely widespread violence and unrest both in Telangana and Seemandhra regions. Hyderabad could be the centre of violence: there is likely to be continuing clashes between Telangana and Seemandhra groups. There was no need for rushing the bill. There should have been more consultations, peaceful persuasions. The Centre should have taken both the Seemandhra and Telangana groups on board and produced a solution. Obviously, the Congress government at the Centre did not do it: It had a one-track objective: To grab those 16 seats in the Lok Sabha elections – from Telangana.

HE ground seems to be shifting dangerously under both the Congress and the CPI(M) in Kerala as elections approach. In the Congress, there’s a full-scale rebellion on and it’s led by none other than chief minister Oommen Chandy. He is so upset over the foisting of Rahul Gandhi’s handpicked man V.M. Sudheeran as state unit president that he didn’t bother to extend the usual courtesies to Sonia Gandhi when she flew to Kochi last week for a party convention. He did what no Congress CM has dared to do: he didn’t receive Sonia at the airport, nor did he send word by way of an apology for his absence. To make matters worse, word has reached the Congress high command that Chandy met Narendra Modi when the BJP prime ministerial candidate visited Kerala to address a rally recently. It wasn’t a private meeting. The local BJP unit hosted a reception for Modi and Chandy attended it. But his presence has set tongues wagging in Congress circles which see his actions as a precursor to a possible revolt. Are the rats getting ready to desert a sinking ship? There’s trouble brewing in the Left as well. Aam Aadmi Party is wooing former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan in a determined manner. The elderly leader, who is known for scrupulous honesty, has been a disgruntled comrade ever since he lost the battle against Pinayari Vijayan, implicated in the Lavalin corruption scandal. According to reports, AAP leader Prashant Bhushan is trying hard to get Achuthanandan to join his party. General political wisdom says that if Achuthanandan does dump the Left in favour of AAP, political equations in Kerala will change dramatically. AAP has already made inroads in the state, winning over well known women’s rights activist Mary Roy and several environmentalists. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s book, Swaraj, is said to be a runaway hit. Its Malayalam edition is twice sold out and heading for a third print. Is Kerala poised for paradigm change in its Left and Congress led bipolar polity?

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in the Capital last week provided fodder for much chatter on social media and in drawing rooms. The book, authored by Sameer Kochchar, was a eulogy to Modi’s Gujarat model with the title ``Modinomics: Inclusive Economics, Inclusive Governance’’. Everything was set for the launch and given Modi’s high threat perception, the venue was sealed off from early in the morning, causing huge inconvenience to all varieties of visitors. Just before the function was due to start, word came that Modi would not attend. Apparently, his backroom boys made a last-

POWER TALK Arati R. Jerath minute discovery that in 2013, Kochchar had written a book in praise of finance minister P. Chidambaram, entitled 'Agenda for Growth: Essays in Honour of P Chidambaram'. The book was even released by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in July that year. To make matters worse, his book on Modi drew comparisons between the Gujarat CM to Chidambaram, all favourable of course, but Modi certainly doesn’t want to be put in the same box as Manmohan Singh’s finance minister. It’s not just a question of Congress versus BJP. Modi believes he stands in a category quite apart from the rest.

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Yogendra Yadav's smart choice

AAP ideologue and strategist Yogendra Yadav may be a political rookie but he’s a highly experienced psephologist who’s done countless election opinion polls. He has chosen his constituency for the 2014 Lok Sabha election with great care. The seat is Gurgaon in Haryana and it is said to be a sure-fire winning seat for Yadav. Apparently, Gurgaon has the highest number of AAP members. The enrolment figure stands at around 1.5 lakh. With each member capable of pulling in at least two to three votes, Yadav starts out with a base of around ITH cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin 4 lakh. This is even better than what a BSP abandoning Moradabad in UP for a candidate brings in UP. If he manages to pull JP prime ministerial candidate Narendra safer Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, it seems off a victory, Yadav will be an interesting adModi’s no-show at a book release function actor Jaya Prada has put in her claim for the dition to the Lok Sabha.

Modi feels he is incomparable

Jaya Prada set to join Cong

Chhatrapati Shivaji and his ideals

Singh to defeat Shivaji. After a few skirmishes, he thought it was wise to accept the emperor’s sovereignty. But then he was soon EBRUARY 19 is Shivaji Jayanti or the birth- on him as he was introduced to Indian epics house arrested in Agra. With his intelligence, day of Shivaji Maharaj, which is celebrated of Mahabharata, Ramayana and other holy Shivaji successfully escaped from Agra, he on a grand scale in Maharashtra. His parents books by her. At the age of 17, he attacked gradually rebuilt his empire and within six Jijabai and Shahaji Bhonsle named him Shiv- and captured Torna Fort of Bijapur and by months he recovered much of his lost aji after local Goddess Shivai. He was the cre- 1647 he took control of Kondana and Raigad ground.Shivaji extended his empire further ator of the Maratha nation and was Forts. The Western Ghats along the Konkan towards south to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. instrumental in uniting the Maratha chiefs of Coast were also under his control by 1654. In order to regain one of his forts, Kondana, Mawal, Konkan and Desh regions. His mili- His achievements he appointed his most trusted general Tanaji tary and civil administration was of greatest In order to sabotage Shivaji’s rise to power, Malusare. The battle that followed between importance. Shivaji was successful in carving the Marathas and the Mughals came to be out a kingdom by defeating alien powers. known as the Maratha war of Independence Chatrapati Shivaji is a hero not only for the where the Marathas were successful in repeople of Maharashtra but for those of India Adilshah arrested Shahji, his father by deceit- gaining the control of the fort. as well.On the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti sev- ful means and had armies sent against Shivaji Chhatrapati Shivaji eral processions are taken out and people and his son Sambhaji. Eventually Bijapur’s Shivaji was formally crowned as a Chhatradress up like Shivaji and his associates. The armies were routed in the famous battle of pati in 1674 at Raigad fort and henceforth birthday is celebrated on a huge scale and Pratapgarh in 1659 and Shivaji turned into a came to be known as Chhatrapati Shivaji. The various programmes remembering the hero of the Marathas. brave warrior died in 1680 but is still known achievements of the great ruler are organised. Shivaji also fought with the Mughals, he at- for his courage and intelligence. He laid the Early days tacked the army which was led by Shaista foundation of a Hindu empire which lasted Shivaji was born on Februray 19, 1627, in Khan under the Mughal emperror Au- for over two centuries. Also, Shivaji will alShivneri Fort, 60km north of Pune. His father rangazeb. However, Shivaji lost many men ways be known as a source of inspiration and Shahaji Bhosle was the chief of the Bijapur against a well trained and disciplined Mughal pride for generations for his courage and milkingdom. His mother had a great influence army. The Mughal emperor then sent Jai itary acumen.

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constituency. She is hoping to be the Congress nominee for the seat. It seems the Telegu star is all set to join the Congress in a deal brokered by her mentor and former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh. Prada had hitched her star to Amar Singh’s wagon when the SP expelled him. She quit the party and has been waiting for Amar Singh to negotiate her political rehabilitation somewhere. Given the Congress party’s downslide in UP, political circles are surprised by Prada’s brave move to fight on its ticket. Apparently, the calculation is that she will be one of the two Hindu nominees for the seat, the other being the BJP candidate. The BSP and SP will field Muslims. And since she feels that she enjoys a good image among Muslims, she is hoping that Hindus plus Muslims will help her past the finishing post. Azharuddin is not the only sitting Congress MP who wants to switch his constituency. Raj Babbar, who won from Firozabad in UP by defeating Akhilesh Yadav’s wife, Dimple, in a bye-election, is also on the lookout for a safe seat. His victory was a fluke in the flush of a Congress wave in UP in 2009. This time, he knows he won’t be so lucky. He is said to be eyeing Ghaziabad which BJP president Rajnath Singh is fleeing. Rajnath is wanting to contest from Lucknow but fears a Muslim consolidation against him.

MATTER & SPIRIT

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How can the CP protect every child? I refer to the front page edit by Ms. Andrade (17th Feb.), addressed to the new Commissioner of Police. She speaks of the spate of crimes against women and young children, and concludes that preventing them is a police matter ... “The Mumbai police can do it ..." Unfortunately she has fallen into the trap of 'mindless thinking' that is a common plague. How does the police prevent a child being molested by a trusted family member/ friend? By posting a policeman 24 hours in every household with a young girl? How does the police prevent a child being molested by the school bus driver/ cleaner? By posting a policeman in every school bus that runs? I think it fitting that at least a person in a position to shape public thought should -nay, must think carefully before publishing. The solution does not, and cannot, lie with the police. (Inciden-

DISTURBING FACT: Preventing crimes against women, children is a police matter. tally, to forestall another unthinking argument, neither can the blame be laid at the door of Indian cinema, since these things happen all over the world, not just in India.) The solution can only lie with the parents ... teach your child that

if anyone 'touches you here or here', immediately report it to an elder or a teacher. Do not be scared if they threaten you -report it. You have not done anything wrong ... I'm on your side ... don't be ashamed -- report it. — Shiv Mathur, Mumbai

THIS refers to 'McCullum's rearguard ton keeps NZ afloat' (ADC, Feb 17). Is M.S. Dhoni destined to be the 'eternal bridesmaid', with nothing to show, on foreign turf? It is more likely now, except for a miracle, from the Indian batsmen. Dhoni needs to understand that 'being pro-active' in a Test match, does not mean that he has to frequently change fielding positions. He seems to suffer from a hangover of the shorter versions of the game. He compounds these mistakes by taking very arbitrary decisions, as there is nobody to question him. Does Dhoni have any sane explanation for handing over his wicket keeper's gloves to Kohli, and deciding to bowl just one over, when the McCullum-Watlin partnership was worth almost 350 runs? If Dhoni had fancied himself to break that mammoth partnership, and become a hero; he should have bowled at least a couple of overs more. This silly action showed that he was a totally confused man, being theatrical, at a crucial juncture of the match! — Chandramohan, Ghatkopar

Maria is the right choice APROPOS 'CM had cleared Maria's appointment on Jan 20 ' (ADC , Feb 17), it is indeed a great relief to learn that after more than a fortnight long state political drama, the city police force is provided with its head. Maria, a Xaverian of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is an IPS of 1981 batch and he enjoys the credit of solving certain critical problems during the 1993 serial blasts followed by 2003 in the Gateway and Zaveri Bazar blasts and then of the 2008, 26/11 gruelling terror attacks of the Taj Hotel and the CST. He is now saddled with mainly restricting the crimes committed on women in the streets and ensuring the general safety of the public at large. In a short while from now, he has to shoulder the huge responsibility of observing a trouble free Lok Sabha election , which is already turning to be exciting and hot. However, the Mumbaikars need to co-operate as well with the police force to render their presence to be effective. Mumbai police needs to safeguard all the passengers arriving from out station -- both domestic and from overseas at any time, especially in the wee hours when the culprits are on the prowl.

good post for fly swatting. And the DG of the Security Corporation. Does the media even know where his office is? What is his staff strength? Evidently these posts have been created to shunt inconvenient but efficient people who have to be promoted but are unpopular with the politicians. Does the public know that one of the officers gives his entire salary to the police welfare fund? — T.R. Ramaswami, Kandivali

Team India touches new low NEW Zealand captain Brendon McCullum reduced Indian bowling to a farce as team India fetters advantage to level the Test series at Wellington and would now have to be content with an honorary draw when at one time it looked we were in the driver's seat. Our bowlers

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

THE media has reported that two police officers have gone on leave as they are unhappy with their postings and even promotion. In the army such officers would be court martialled. Javed Ahmed has been promoted as a DGP. The first question that arises is – will the rank badges that he wears on his shoulders change? If not then what is the nature of promotion? Can people in different grades wear the same rank badges? Isn’t this absurd? The police have made nonsense of rank badges. In fact civil services like the police should not be allowed to have the same rank badges as the army. The next question is – does the Maharashtra Police require people of DGP rank to be in charge of Home Guards? In fact there is a DG and also an Additional DG! And after that not a single IPS officer or even a police sub-inspector! All the Home “Guards” are factory workers and other government employees. It is a

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GAME CHANGER: With his swashbuckling unbeaten double ton, Brendon McCullum took away the winning advantage that the Indians had in the second Test. bowled poorly though one must mention it was a top innings from McCullum. Watling too played superbly as he along with his captain Brendon came up with a world record sixth wicket stand to take the game away from the Indians. Indian bowling

must be the weakest in the world and bowling well in patches is not going to win you matches at the international level. Our team looked tired and fatigued as too much cricket is affecting our boys as they go through the motions without any motivation. Cricketers are not robots and our cricket board should not be penny wise and pound foolish and overwork our players at the expense of performance. Well played New Zealand and one could gauge the zest in their feet as they looked fresh and lively on the field as this country must be playing the least number of games in a calendar year compared to other international sides. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

TEAM India is the best available team if an international batsman is out of form and needs a big score to boost his morale. Likewise, for a debutant Team India is the best side to strike form from the word go. And again, Team India bowlers generally see that the opposition team wicket keeper should be made to score good runs on the way to recovery of their side. New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum struck a second double century in successive tests to take his side to safety at the end of the fourth day of the second test against India at Wellington's Basin Reserve.. McCullum was on 281, his highest test score and the second highest by a New Zealander, at the

Chidambaram at his very best THIS refers to your edit-piece 'A budget before Lok Sabha poll' (ADC, Feb 18) which is a comprehensive, objective review of the UPA government's last budget and you have been, mercifully, not too critical of it. Our finance minister, P. Chidambaram, is arguably the best in the business and his preamble to the media persons during his interaction with them was the best in some 50 years -- professorial in a way, couched in excellent English, without any fumbling for words or figures. It needs to be appreciated that he is not a performer wielding a magic wand and is obliged to operate within his constraints. The rate of our growth did indeed touch 8.2 not long ago and is pickling up after sliding somewhat. He is optimistic of our economy moving to the third place after US and China and that is something to be happy about. All in all, an impressive presentation, notwithstanding the opposition's expected criticism. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

THE interim budget tabled by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram proposes cheaper automobiles. This will lead to import of a large number of foreign made cars on the roads all across India, resulting into not only long traffic jams,

close of play after having shared a world record stand for the sixth wicket with wicketkeeper BJ Watling who was dismissed for 124 in the third over after tea. Debutant Jimmy Neesham was on 67 at the close of play with the hosts on 571 for six, a lead of 325 runs and seemingly in a position where they cannot lose the match and series with a day's play remaining. . Both Brendon McCullum and Walting played as wicket keepers and shone well with the bat when the chips were down. — C.K. Ramani, Sion

PLAYING in overseas conditions pose too many problems for Team India and the team management should be up to the task and prepare themselves well before disembarking a foreign tour. Team India took things rather lightly and paid price for it in the last four overseas tours. We could not match the wits of the home team on tour and with the result we could not win a single game in the last two tours. It is a matter of great concern for the cricketing fraternity in India but the officials of the Board are not bothered much about the poor standard of the game in India and worry more about the IPL season commencing in April. Thus we are on the back foot most of the time on tour and when we get a right opportunity we bungle it with poor display of team work. Having watched Indian cricket for the last 50 years and witnessed the matches live from the stadiums all over India, I feel that the old weakness continues to haunt the side and it is very difficult to come out of the rut in the next few years. To top it all, the World Cup win in April 2011, changed our out cricket too much and reached a stage of non-performance without scope for improvement. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion

across our nation for their own unknown fears. Finally, the provision for the food security is a prepoll bribe offered by the corrupt party, of course for votes. But all cannot be fooled all the time. — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

EXCELLENT: Our finance minister P. Chidambaram is arguably the best in the business. but also unbearable air pollution. The proposal of cheaper cars and trucks with reduced excise duty will reduce India’s foreign exchange balance adversely, to a great extent. This proposal gives the pro-foreign economic policies of this government, as usual. The 10 per cent hike in the defence expenses is of no use, because our rulers have an anti-national habit since long to demoralise the security forces’ exemplary courage by tying their hands, and not giving free, iron hand against the untrustworthy Pakistan-backed terror attacks all

AS reported, the budget is announced which is rather more of a routine customary and mandatory exercise, retrospectively speaking, without any efficient or serious steps to give fillip, energy and life to our national economy, control inflation and go for better living of citizens. In fact, the budget has lost its importance and value. Economists and politicians will as usual praise it as a wonderful and growth oriented budget. The aam admi would like to question if it was such a good budget then why it was not implemented earlier and if economists or politicians are sure of success of the budget will they they take complete responsibility for their failure and commit harakiri otherwise. Policies, rates and taxes change and increase at any part of year or rather several times a year. Retrospectively speaking, the budget as usual will be very defective and not growth oriented. There will be deficit financing due to faulty planning, corrupt, ineffcient and incompetent government. — S.P. Sharma, Mumbai

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ihndI saMpUNasaUcanaa: Sauw BaaYaa evaM sauvaacca laoKna Apoixat hOM.

} iknhI dao vaa@yaaoM kao Sauw krko ilaiKe. 02 1 iptajaI nao khaÐÊ “ramaU tuma yahaÐ sao calaI jaaAao.” 2 Aaja kI ijavanaSaOlaI ]pBaao>a saMsÌit ka hO. 3 inaraYaa nao pnaah lao ilayaa. Aqavaa inamnailaiKt vaa@yaaoM maoM yaaogya ivaramaicanh ka p`yaaoga krko vaa@ya ifr sao ilaiKe. 1 inama-la kh rhI hO pagala tU khaÐ calaa gayaa qaa 2 baap ro iktnaa baD,a saaÐp baccaaoM nao ek saaqa kha 3 saMnyaasaI nao ]%tr idyaa nahIM yah ršsa nahIM hO ek baDo maMidr ko mahMt hO saaQau hO

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p` 1 A sahI pyaa-ya caUnakr pUra vaa@ya ifrsao ilaiKe. 02 1 ivadoSaI ivaWana raYT/pit Bavana maoM phucao tba…………. A zIk dsa bajao qao. ba zIk baarh bajao qao. k zIk caar bajao qao. 2 baccao TaookrI sao tba Alaga hao gae jaba ……………. A TaokrI ka Baaojana samaaPt hao gayaa qaa. ba maMgalaI nao ]nhoM samaJaayaa. k ]naka poT Bar gayaa qaa.

Phalashruti Shikshan Mandal Phalashruti Shikshan Mandal, Mumbai, is an educational organization that has been rendering guidance to students appearing for the SSC Board exams for the last two decades.

Aa ir> sqaanaaoM kI pUit- pazya pustk ko AaGaar pr krko pUrk SabdaoM kao roKaMikt kIijae. 03 1 baap Ubainae qao¸ Apnao ……………… pr ]nhoM gava- qaa . 2 rajyastr kI ek maIiTMga mau#yamaM~I kI ………… maoM hI haonaI qaI. 3 Gar kI sajaavaT pr hI ………… Kca- ike jaa rho hOM. [ inamnailaiKt p`%yaok p`Sna ka ]%tr pazya pustk ko pizt pazaoM ko AaGaar pr ekek pUNa- vaa@ya maoM ilaiKe. ³kovala tIna´ 3 1 pÌit ko ilae kamayaabaI ka Aqa- @yaa hOÆ 2 saahba ko baD,o baoTo kao doKkr ivanaayak baavaUkao iksakI yaad Aa[-Æ 3 rat ko AMQakar maoM dsa baarh manauYya @yaa kr rho qaoÆ 4 caprasaI ko Anausaar iksamaoM Ba`YTacaar nahIM haotaÆ 5 svayaMsaovakdla iksa ilae banaayaa gayaa qaaÆ š´ inamnailaiKt vaa@ya iksanao iksa saMdBa- maoM kha hO ³kovala ek´ 2 1 “Aba Aap Asaur kI kivata sauinae.” 2 “laoikna saaba …………… kla sao tIna baar tao caonja hao gayaa hO ºº…………….” D´ inamnailaiKt paÐca p`SnaaoM maoM sao iknhI tIna p`SnaaoM ko ]%tr paz\yapustk ko AaGaar pr lagaBaga saazsa<ar SabdaoM maoM ilaiKeÁ 09 1 pÌit maaoMgaa nao baccaaoM kao @yaa saMdoSa idyaa hOÆ 2 ‘rajaa hirScand` ko AaÐsaU’ [sa khanaI ko SaIYa-k kI yaqaaqa-ta spYT kIijae. 3 ihmaalaya sao Qama-vaIr BaartI nao @yaa @yaa pàPt ikyaaÆ 4 gaaMQaIjaI ko bata-va ka hirvaMSaraya baccanajaI pr @yaa Asar pD,aÆ 5 saMnyaasaI nao mahMt ko baaro maoM AaOr kcahrI ko saUbaodar ko baaro maoM rajakumaar kao @yaa jaanakarI dIÆ } inamnailaiKt pizt gaV pircCod pr Aaklana hotu ide gae p`SnaaoM ko ]%tr ilaiKe. 03 plaaSa pNa-patI vaRxa hO .Aqaa-t vaYa- maoM ek baar [sako saBaI p%to igar jaato hOM AaOr yah pNa-ivahIna hao jaata hO. saamaanyatyaa saidyaaoM ko maaOsama maoM [sako p%to igarto hOM AaOr gaima-yaaoM ko maaOsama maoM fUlaaoM ko samaaPt haoto¹haoto nae p<ao inaklanao lagato hOM. plaaSa ka vaRxa jaba tk ek CaoTI JaaDI ko $p maoM haota hO¸ tBaI [samaoM baD,o¹baD,o p%to inaklanao lagato hOM . saamaanyatyaa yah doKa gayaa hO ik jahaÐ fUla inaklato hOMÊ vahaÐ p%to nahIM inaklato AaOr jahaÐ p%to inaklato hOMÊ vahaÐ fUla nahIM inaklato. p`Sna: 1 plaaSa kao pNa-patI vaRxa @yaaoM kha jaata hOÆ 2 sadI- AaOr gamaI- maoM plaaSa¹vaRxa kI @yaa isqait rhtI hOÆ 3 pircCod maoM plaaSa kI kaOnasaI Kaisayat saUicat huš hOÆ p` 2 A inamnailaiKt va@yaaoM k ir@t sqaanaaoM kI pUit- pizt pVpazaoM maoM p`yau> SabdaoM sao kIijae evaM ]sao AQaaoroKaMikt kIijae. 3 1 Qauna isaf- hO calanao kI ApnaI…………………maoM gaata hO. 2 JaUma¹JaUmakr malaao …………… ko gaulaala kao. 3 daostaoÑ Aba maMca pr………º………. Aa inamnailaiKt p`SnaaoM ka ]%tr paz\ya¹pustk kI kivataAaoM ko AaQaar pr ekek pUNa- vaa@ya maoM ilaiKeÁ 03 1 daimanaI khaÐkhaÐ dmakIÆ 2 inaJa-r hmaoM @yaa khta hOÆ 3 Kga calato¹calato imaT gayaa¸ tao @yaa hao gayaaÆ [´ inamnailaiKt pizt pVaMSa pr Aaklana hotu ide gae p`SnaaoM ko ]%tr ilaiKe. 03 1 “SaaoiYat kaoš khIM na jana rho¸ pID,naAnyaaya Aba na mana saho¸ jaIvanaiSalp p`qamaÊ p`Gaana hao.” p`Sna Á 1 yah pVaMSa iksa pV sao ilayaa gayaa hOÆ

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[- inamnailaiKt pizt pV KMD ka sarla gaVaqa-Àmaittaqa- ilaiKe. [sa saD,k pr [sa kdr kIcaD, ibaCa hO¸ hr iksaI ka paÐva GauTnao tk sanaa hO.

]´ inamnailaiKt p`SnaaoM ko ]%tr pazya¹pustk kI kivataAaoM ko AaQaar pr lagaBaga saaz sao sa%tr SabdaoM maoM ilaiKe. ³kovala dao´ 06 1 'maoGa Aae' kivata maoM Aitiqa ko Aagamana pr ijana rIit¹irvaajaaoM ka ica~Na hO ]saka vaNa-na ApnaI BaaYaamaoM ilaiKe. 2 ‘Aaja saca khnaa Ktro sao KalaI nahIM hOM.’ eosaa kiva duYyaMt kumaar @yaaoM khto hOMÆ 3 vat-maanakala kao naš idSaa donao ko ilae kiba baalakaoM kao @yaa salaah dota hOÆ 4 kiva inarjajaI sadOva Aagao baZ,nao kao @yaaoM khtoM hOMÆ p` 3 inamnailaiKt maoM sao iknhIM dao p`SnaaoM ko ]%tr pUrk pzna ko pazaoM ko AaGaar pr lagaBaga satr¹AssaI SabdaoM maoM ilaiKe. 08 1 TosaÌ qaa^masa kaOna hOÆ ]nako kaya- AaOr imasaa[la pòma kao spYT kIijae. 2 1897 kI Plaoga baImaarI maoM svaamaI ivavaokanaMd nao doSavaaisayaaoM kI saovaa iksa p`kar kIÆ 3 BaUtana jaato samaya BaartIyaaoM kao Da^lar KrIdnao ka JaMJaT @yaaoM nahIM rhtaÆ 4 tulasaI ka p`Baava BaartIya janajaIvana AaOr janamaanasa pr kOsaa pDta hO spYT kIijae. Aqavaa inamnailaiKt maoM sao iksaI ek ka saaraMSa lagaBaga ek saaO pcaasa SabdaoM maoM ilaiKe. 1 ApnaI¹ApnaI baImaarI 2 'TosaI qaa^masa' p` 4 A inamnailaiKt dao SabdaoM maoM sao iksaI ek Sabd ka Aqa-pUNa- vaa@ya maoM p`yaaoga kIijae . 01 1 Agar 2 Aaor Aa inamnailaiKt vaa@yaaoM ko AQaaoroKaMikt SabdaoM ko SabdBaod ilaiKe 01 1 Aihsta¹¹Aihsta jaanaovaalaa kCuAa maMijala pr phÐuca gayaa. [ iksaI ek vaa@ya ka kala¹pirvat-na krko ifrsao ilaiKe. 01 1 maMgala ko idna BaarI vaYaa- huš. ³BaivaYyakala´ 2 pZaš ka kama pUra hao gayaa hO. ³ApUNa- BaUtkala´ [ iksaI ek vaa@ya maoM p`yau> sahayak iËyaa phcaanakr ilaiKe. 01 1 iBaStI kao turMt pkD, laao. 2 bakrI malabao ko naIcao dba gaš qaI. Aqavaa iksaI ek iËyaa ka sahayak iËyaa ko $p maoM Aqa-pUNa- vaa@ya maoM p`yaaoga kr ]sao AQaaoroKaMikt kIijae. 1 saknaa 2 laganaa ]´ iksaI ek iËyaa ko p`qama tqaa iWtIya pòrNaaqa-k Ép ilaiKe. 01 1 daOD,naa 2 baaolanaa Aqavaa iksaI ek vaa@ya maoM p`yau> pòrNaaqa-k iËyaa CaÐTkr ]sao p`karsaiht ilaiKe. 1 marIja kao saovak sao dvaa iplavaa[2 maasTrjaI nao paz pZayaa.

e inamnailaiKt mauhavaraoM maoM sao iknhIM tIna mauhavaraoM ko Aqa- ilaKkr ]naka svatM~ evaM saaqa-k vaa@ya maoM p`yaaoga kIijae. 03 1 baaT jaaohnaa 2 pda- faSa krnaa 3 iSakar haonaa 4 krvaT badlanaa 5 saImaa na rhnaa Aqavaa inamnailaiKt vaa@ya maoM AGaaoroKaMikt vaa@yaaMSaaoM ko badlao kaoYzk maoM ide gae mauhavaraoM maoM sao yaaogya mauhavaro ka p`yaaoga krko SauQd vaa@ya ifrsao ilaiKe. 1 kuTuMba p`mauK kI maR%yau haonao sao pUra pirvaar baosahara huAa. 2 bahut saalao ko baad ivadoSa sao laaOTo Apnao baoTo kao doKkr maaÐ ka Pyaar ]maD, gayaa. 3 mahMgaa[- [tnaI baZ,I hO ik baD,o baD,o ]VaogapityaaoM kao BaI pOsaaoM kI kmaI mahsaUsa hao rhI hOM. ³tMgaI Aa jaanaaÊ TUTsaa jaanaaÊ AMdaja,a lagaanaaÊ AaÐKaoM sao snaoh JarnaaÊ mana naM laganaa´ p` 5 inamnailaiKt ivaYayaaoM maoM iksaI ek ivaYaya pr lagaBaga pcaIsa¹tIsa pMi>yaaoM maoM inabaMQa ilaiKe ³ 250 SabdaoM maoM´ 10 1 vaRxa lagaaAao¸ doSa bacaaAao 2 iSaxaa ka mah<va 3 saOinak kI Aa%makhanaI 4 maora Pyaara %yaaOhar p` 6 A inamnailaiKt p~ ka namaUnaa tOyaar kIijae. 04 maaonaaÀmaukoSa laaKanaI ivaVaqaI- pìtinaQaI¸ maº gaaMQaI ivaValaya¸ maalaaD ³pº´ mauMbaš sao vyavasqaapk¸ naoh$ saayansa saoMTr¸ varLI¸ mauMbaš ¹ 400026 ko naama p~ ilaKkr saoMTr doKnao kI [jaaja,t maaMgatIÀmaaMMgata hO. Aqavaa AMiktÀAMikta ivaranaI¸ 41¸ d%tÌpa¸ saayana ³pº´¸ mauMbaš ¹ 400022 sao p`Qaanaacaaya-¸ saaQanaa ivaValaya¸ saayana¸ mauMbaš ¹ 400022 kao Apnaa prIxaa Saulk maaf krnao kI pàqa-naa krtaÀkrtI hO. Aqavaa saMgaNakÀkmpyauTr iSaxak ko @laasa maoM p`vaoSa panao ko ilae iva&apna tOyaar kIijae. Aa inamnailaiKt $proKa ko AaGaar pr khanaI ilaiKe AaOr ]sasao pàPt saIK ilaK kr khanaI kao ]icat SaIYa-k dIijae. 04 BaID ko laaogaaoM ka ek AadmaI pr p%qar foMknaa……… ek maha%maa ka Aanaa……… laaogaaoM Wara ]sa vyai> ko papaoM kIM iSakayat………… maha%maa sao nyaaya kI maaÐga ………maha%maa ka nyaaya……… 'zIk hO¸ p%qar maarao¸ pr phlaa p%qar vah ]zaegaa jaao pUNa- inaYyaap hO……… iksaI ka Aagao na baZ,naa………BaID ka caup rhnaa………maha%maa ka ]pdoSa’ [ inamnailaiKt $proKa ko AaQaar pr gaVKMD pr Aaklana hotu caar eosao p`Sna tyaar kIijae¸ ijanako ]%tr ek¹ek vaa@ya maoM haoM. 04 ijasa p`kar Anna AaOr jala manauYya ko SarIr ko ilae Baaojana ka kama doto hOM¸ ]saI trh pustkaoM ka AQyayana Aa%maa kI tRiPt krta hMO. pustkaoM kI Ìpa sao manauYya kI Aai%mak BaUK Saant haotI hO ijasasao ]sao Apar Saaint imalatI hO AaOr vah saaMsaairk duKaoM sao jara BaI nahIM Dgamagaata. pustkoM manauYya ko saccao ima~ hOM. yao [tnaa klyaaNa kr saktI hOMÊ ijatnaa Pyaaro sao Pyaara ima~ BaI nahIM kr sakta. jaba caaraoM Aaor sao ivapi%t ko baadla Ca jaato hOM AaOr bacanao ka kaoš sahara idKaš nahIM dota¸ tba pustkoM hI ek saccaa sandoSa saunaakr rasta idKatI hO AaOr kt-vya sao iDganao nahIM dotI. [samaoM sandoh nahIM ik saarI pustko laaBadayak nahIM haotI. ijasa p`kar saMsaar maoM iBanna¹iBanna p`kar ko manauYya hOM¸ ]saI p`kar iBanna¹iBanna p`kar kI pustko hOM. AiQakaMSa pustkaoM kI rcanaa Balaaš ko ilae haotI hO¸ kBaI¹kBaI eosaI pustkaoM sao BaI vaasta pD, jaata hMO¸ ijasakI naIMva svaaqaevaM Aa%mailaPsaa pr rKI haotI hO. eosaI pirisqait maoM ]laTo laonao ko donao pD, jaato hOM AaOr ek baar rasto sao BaTk jaanao pr laaOTkr jaanaa kizna hao jaata hO. [sailae p`%yaok kao pustkaoM ko caunaava maoM ivaSaoYa saavaGaanaI sao kama laonaa caaihe tBaI laaBa hao sakta hO.

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Economics isn’t a subject that is restricted to the boundaries of a classroom, but is rather a field that encompasses everything and everyone without any exceptions. Reports Sharada Iyer

hen one thinks of economics, there are a lot of explanations that can be found to describe the subject. But many a times, quite of a few of these explanations turn out to be quite vague masking the subject’s significance and its relevance. Despite this, it’s an important subject with its fundamentals taught right at the school level. Economics still retains its aura of mystery, making it a very interesting subject to explore and understand. Contrary to many common perceptions and beliefs, economics isn’t a subject that is restricted to the boundaries of a classroom. But rather is a field that encompasses everything and everyone without any exceptions. Though defined as a social

sary in the global domain, calling economics as ‘household management’ isn’t misplaced at all. Thus, Professor Bhatt adds, learning economics provides individuals with the fundamental knowledge and understanding of how to balance available resources. “From scientists to laymen, economics influences everyone. At the end of the day, it can be summed up that anyone who learns and studies economics can guide the entire state”, he explains. The aspect of guiding or leading an entire state comes under the branch of economics commonly termed as ‘macro economics’ while the simple concepts of demand and supply are outlined in the various ‘micro economic’ theories. In the large educational framework in academic curricula in colleges, students get to learn both concepts with more emphasis laid on the former as compared to the latter.

science, economics essentially is a science that determines societies’ way of life. To put it more simplistically, economics is essential for the smooth functioning of day-to-day life. As Professor Nitin Bhatt puts it, “Economics is technically not just a subject, but a way of life. It tells us how to manage our unlimited wants with limited means. Its existence goes back to the earliest days of evolution of society. As such economics is also household management”. Considering that economics is as relevant in the domain of household affairs as much as it is neces-

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Alongside these more conventional economic concepts taught in colleges, econometrics is another aspect that is gaining a strong foothold in the educational paradigm. Econometrics combines economics with knowledge of mathematics and statistical components providing an education for those interested in taking up careers in data analyses not only in multinational companies, but also in leading banking institutions. While there is no restriction on anyone who’s interested in the subject to specialise in it, there’s no denying that those with an intuitive and logical bent of mind will find the subject easier. “Economics is also a science of reasoning. Thus, anyone who’s good at logical reasoning can and should opt for economics as a stream of education and career specialisation”, adds Professor Bhatt. In terms of career opportunities available, individuals have a lot of options to choose like teaching, working in financial and corporate institutions and even engaging in advisory positions to leading corporate and commercial establishments after completing their Masters or Doctorate in economics.

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Dear madam, I am working in the IT field while I have graduated in Commerce. I am doing a certificate course in IT. Is it possible for me to now do an MBA in IT? —Virendra S. You are eligible to study management and specialise either in IT or Systems. You can either study as a two-year full time/correspondence course or three-year parttime after having two years of work experience. If you have secured at least 50 per cent in your Graduation, cleared the entrance exam as well as the selection process, your chances of getting selected for the course would be higher. For more details please log on to www.dte.org.in I am studying in FYJC Commerce and want to do something in IT. Can you tell me about the available courses and the required qualifications? —Dilip Goud To enter the IT field, you can take admission for BSc-IT [if you have taken Maths] after class XII or can enroll yourself in a private computer institute for any software related course or enroll for Microsoft certified courses. You can pursue any of these courses simultaneously with your Graduation. I’m studying in Class XI. Is Maths necessary if I wish to pursue Culinary Arts or Hotel Management after my HSC? Will SP suffice? —Herukh Shahani You need not study Maths at your 10+2 level for seeking admission to Culinary Arts, Hotel Management. I am in TY Bsc. Zoology. Where can I work after graduation? What can I post graduate in? I am interested in doing my post graduation in computer science (Bio-informatics). - Salim Sheikh

BSc Zoology indeed is a specific field and hence majorly opens up opportunities in Research, Analysis, Teaching, Wildlife management, Pet parlors, Pet trainers and so on. You may have to do relevant masters in the fields mentioned above for gaining in-depth knowledge. There are several institutes that offer Masters/PG Diploma course in Bio-informatics you can chose to opt for a shorter duration course in case time and money are constraints. All the best. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

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Economics doesn’t get the credit it deserves Continued from pg 13 « Despite these myriad career choices, most of them extending in the financial sector, it’s very surprising that economics doesn’t get the credit that it deserves. Prof. Bhatt explains that this is mainly because the commercial value of the field hasn’t been exploited at its depth. “Economics may be connected to the financial sector, but on the whole because it’s not directly related to the other prevalent money-related professions, very few individuals take up economics as a first choice of specialisation. Once the field’s commercial significance is realised and felt, it will undoubtedly find more takers”, he concludes.

ENERGY ECONOMICS

Dr. Deepak Sivaraman, Research Fellow, University of California Energy economics analyses the demand and supply of energy. An energy economic framework thus helps to monetise environmental emissions from energy generation and determine the true cost of energy generation. Energy economics is a very important field applicable and necessary in all countries in the world. It basically includes interdisciplinary subjects of economics and energy and people interested in taking up energy economics need to have educational backgrounds in maths and engineering alongside economics.”

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I am interested in applying for a Masters in Management Information Systems in the US. What are the top schools and what are the admission criteria? —Neha The MS-MIS is a specialized degree that prepares a student for a career in information management in roles such as software developer, information technology manager and business process analyst. The program integrates information systems foundation with appropriate business skills. The primary criteria for admission are high undergraduate

GPA (minimum 3.0) and a high GRE/GMAT score. Some universities prefer candidates with relevant work experience. The personal statement and letters of recommendation from professors or employers are also taken into consideration during evaluation. The top few programs are at University of CaliforniaBerkeley, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Maryland and George Washington University.

“What should one include in their portfolio when applying to undergraduate art schools abroad?” Every school abroad has its own unique set of requirements, so make sure to first research each school’s requirement in detail before putting together your portfolio. It is very important to create original work from direct observation; this means that you should not copy your work from photographs or other paintings. Having a variety of subject matter demonstrates a willingness and interest to work with different topics like self-por-

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I am a second year BMS student starting to think about my post-graduate studies. I am confused about whether I should do a Masters or an MBA. What is the difference in job prospects, requirements, and type of program? —Poonam The most relevant Masters programs for you are in Finance, Strategy, HR, Marketing, or Management and these exist mostly in the UK. The US does not have many Masters Programs in these fields – instead, most US students interested in business end up doing an MBA. You need at most a year’s work experience to apply to a Masters, and you could also apply to go straight after your undergraduate program, whereas an MBA requires a minimum of two years work experience, with 3-4 years being the average. Also, Masters programs are generally one year

long, whereas most MBA programs are two years long, though there are a few exceptions. An MBA generally offers better job prospects and trains you for a variety of business roles, whereas in a Masters, you’ll specialize in a particular aspect of business like HR or Marketing, which can limit the types of jobs available.

K.C. College’s National Media Conference

epartment of Mass Media of K.C. College is organizing an annual event, a two day National conference, titled, ‘Media Summit’. The objective is to bring together academicians, researchers and practitioners in the field of Mass Media from all over India and to exchange information and contributions in the fields of trends in media, media development and media education. In today’s world of cutthroat competition, there is a dire need of an ‘expert’s advice’ for the students and so comes the K.C. College’s ‘Media Summit’ in picture. The title for this year’s conference is ‘Media and Globalization’. The growth of Digital Media, the dynamism of social networking sites, the continuing importance of radio and television and of course print still continuing to be an imperative medium in our country are the debatable fields for this conference. The conference will focus on various topics related to media right from ‘Digital platforms’ to ‘Regional language Media’ exploring new dimensions and giving out unsullied ideas. There is also a session based on the different types of Music, covering Hindustani Music, Karnatic Music and Classical Music. The conference tries to exhibit the significance of Indian music and how still it is imperative in the lives of the Indians. The conference also has a panel discussion on the second day focussing on the challenges of managing media convergence including panellists Prahlad Kakkar, Krishna Vilasini, Ruchi Bhimani & Harini Calamur. The ‘Media Summit’ is the first national conference of its kind in the city. It will be attended by eminent personalities who would deliver knowledge as well as information to the students coming from several colleges of Mumbai. The Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony is Raj Nayak, CEO, COLORS and the Keynote Speaker being Dr. Indira Parikh, President, FLAME, and Pune. The conference will witness sessions from invited speakers like Sanjay Pugalia, Geetha Seshu, Neela Bhagwat, to just name a few. The Chief Guest for the valedictory Session is Srinivasan Jain, Bureau head, NDTV Mumbai.

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OLLEZIONE 2014 - an annual fashion show by the graduating students of Rachana Sansad SFTD (School of fashion and textile Design) was carnival like in the previous years. The long runway, dazzling lights and efforts of 27 graduating designer students enchanted the audiences with their portrayal of conceptual collections conveying their design thoughts. The showcase portrayed their collections which were drawn from variety of ideas and out of the box themes. Some of the exciting themes they had

worked on were Retro Kitch, Abandoned Genesis, Rendezvous with Fairy Tail, Raventale, Gothanatomy and many more. These young designers got a chance to showcase their creativity on models such as Alesia Raut, Candice Pinto, Sucheta Sharma and many more. The event was a glamour packed affair mix of glitz with eminent personalities with jury such as Pooja Salvi, Archana Kochhar, Swapnil Shinde, Sangram Salvi, Meher Castellino, Lina Tipnis, Manali Vengsarkar and many more.

subjects such as Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Negotiation Skills, Presentation Skills and Business Ethics. The students were also taught to create their own resumes. Volunteers from the Rotaract Club of H.R. College underwent training and an orientation by Singapore Management University to be able to impart valuable knowledge to the students. A total of 88 students from Varwandi went through the program and formulated their own business modules, which included business plans ranging from the setting up of a wedding management business to metal fabrication. Seed capital was awarded to start off three business modules, which were selected after consulting the village sarpanch and other rural business owners. The fabric changes completely. modules that were awarded were, a Ahmednagar district has been spice grinding service, a tailoring plagued by drought for years and and fashion designing business, there has been a steady increase in and a women’s beauty and shopthe number of youngsters abandon- ping parlour. “I have never seen such a transforing the village for greener pastures, only to realize that they are under mation in the attitude of the students and that too within six days. qualified for jobs in the city. To bridge this gap, the course All of them are ready to stand on material, which was made in collab- their own feet. This program has oration with Singapore changed their mindset,” said Management University, was Rajendra Gaikwad, sarpanch, designed to teach the students core Varwandi.

In Her Shoes

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and Shirley Maclaine

f you’re looking at catching a real chick flick this weekend, give ‘In her Shoes’ a dekho. This one stars Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and Shirley Maclaine in super performances. A romantic comedy this one deals with the complicated relationship that sisters share and how they find each

Gazaab Maharashtra indeed! A

ccording to the 2011 Census of India, nearly 70 per cent of the national population lives in rural regions. Believing that this is where the future of India lies, the Rotaract Club of H.R. College conducted 'Gazaab Maharashtra' – a 6-day entrepreneurship program for the students of Varwandi village in the drought affected district of Ahmednagar. The students of Standard 11 were put through a 6day entrepreneurship program and

were mentored to present their own business plans that they wish to start up. The Rotaract Club of H.R. College provided seed capital and funding for three of the rural entre-

« HAPPENING SHAPPENING preneurship programs in conclusion of this project. A five hour long drive away from Mumbai, the landscape and social

MOVIE REVIEW Gayatri Sahasrabuddhe

other through it all. This movie has got its share of sibling and other love, comedy and emotions! If you have a sister, make sure you watch it with her over a tub of popcorn and ice-cream!

GEMOLOGY A COLOURFUL CAREER

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

By Mr. Gaurav S Issar, Founder and Managing Director of Institute of Diamond Trade, India

he magical gems portray the colourful elements of nature; yellow sapphire resembles the sizzling sun, emerald - the verdant greenery, turquoise - the rippling ocean, ruby – colours of the rainbow and diamond the twinkling stars in the sky. These precious stones have a great value in Indian civilization. Both precious and semi-precious gems are a rage in our country. The art and profession of finding, evaluating and processing gemstones is known as gemology. Gemology has become a booming career option in India. Every customer, now-a-days seeks for genuine quality stones and this has escalated the demand for Gemologists. Right from designing, research to owning a jewellery shop, a gemologist can explore various career options in this field. From the time of kings and queens this was considered as a favourite pastime, although knowing the fact that, only the rich could afford them. It is also believed that certain kinds of gemstones can influence our behaviour and our fate as they believed to possess some magical powers. So, the profession of gemology has been in existence, albeit unofficially, since so long. When a precious gem moves from a mine to a brightly lit jewellery store in a local town, a gemologist plays a role each step of the way. Gemologists not only identify the flaws and qualities of gems, but they also buy and sell gems for stores and help customers pick out the stones that are best for them. So one can say that gems are an important part of Indian culture and they are also looked upon as symbols of power and prosperity. Nothing much has changed as far as the utility of these precious materials goes. However, the art of finding gemstones, grading, evaluating them and processing them for the end user has changed radically. Now-a-days everyone seeks quality assurance and the gems industry is no different. The owners want to posses the best of gems to showcase it to their prospective buyers or retailers. The retailers on their part want to give the best to the customers and outdo other competitors. Finally, the end-user also wants genuine and high quality gems and gem encrusted jewellery for personal use. To be an accredited gemologist, one needs to have adequate knowledge of minerals and other organic materials

such as amber, corals and pearls that are used in jewellery making to be able to distinguish natural gemstone from the fake one. People who want to be gemologists, should have a discerning eye so that one can identify even the minutest of changes in the constitution of different gemstones to

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grade them and evaluate their price is thus an important prerequisite. Also, one must be prepared to work for long hours in gemological laboratories and units where cutting and polishing or treatment of gems takes place. Good handeye coordination, patience and concentration are required in great measures because the work is precise and delicate in nature. A course in gemology covers various aspects like occurrence of the stones, its identification and colouring, design methodology, ornament making and understanding physical and optical properties of the stones along with various metallurgical processes. To take up a short-term certificate or diploma in any gemology related study programme you must have completed your schooling or 10+2 level and must be at least 18 years old. These courses provide basic information regarding the identification of different gemstones. Also, principles of evaluating and grading cut gems are a part of these

study programmes. Some of these short-term courses are: Gem Identification Certificate course, Diamond Grading Certificate course, Certificate course in Cut Design and Analysis, Pearl Grading, Polished Diamond Grading course. Apart from these short-term courses, you can go for a diploma in gemology. The duration of these study programmes can range from anywhere between nine weeks to one-year. The curriculum of these programmes incorporates the study of various techniques and instruments that are used in the gemological industry. These courses also provide you with hands on experience on gemological related tools and instruments by way of practical tests. Good communication skills, ample knowledge of technological advancements in this field and

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The art and profession of finding, evaluating and processing gemstones has of late become a booming career option in India exposure as well as experience. The earnings of a gemologist usually vary, depending on expertise and the organisation working with. Self-employed gemologists can earn much more, again based on their skill and marketing capabilities. A gemologist can earn Rs.2.5 to3 lakh per year as starting salary. So a career as a gemologist is a great choice for individuals interested in a variety of gemstones that are natural or synthetic. Gemologists must have good hand and finger dexterity, patience, good eye-hand co-ordination, and

‘Education polishes a person,’

be a DJ at night. Party and study was my mantra. I feel that the Delhi crowd is a party in itself. I had my favorite eating, meeting, and socialising places and my college canteen and Saket PVR Delhi were our favorite joints. Food Point and Lake City Walk were fun places to be at with friends. My friend circle consisted of 18 people, thirteen boys and five girls. The jokes, pranks, joys, fun, sorrows and childish issues we shared, were all a part of my college life, making it more like a picnic. One gets emotionally mature in college as there is lot of independence and responsibility. Yes, I had my share of pranks. I was a very shy person. In my second year, I noticed a girl and I was attracted towards her. My friends actually dared her to ask me out. I couldn’t answer as I really liked her, but she was just doing it as a challenge. Whatever one does in college one should not cross the limits. Conversations and friendships are an important part of college life. I am an MBA and it gives me a secure life. I can work in the corporate section whenever I feel the need to. Education polishes a person. I have knowledge of managing many aspects of my life because of my business education. Education opens so many doors to the real world, and with so much of insecurity and unpredictability it helps to be educated. One must have alternate career options in mind. I feel that everyone should focus on education first leave a life time impression on a student. I was an above average student, and although I studied only before opting for careers, particularly in the case of during my exams, I managed to do well. acting. More than one career option is a must in I was interested in knowing and learn- today’s times. My education has helped me in playing ing, but was not very interested in my character Shourya in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’. memorizing. I realised that one must work on things My education in commerce and MBA in marketing logically because cramming does not help in the long has helped me make the right decisions and conduct run. Since I was working during college, life was hec- my work more professionally. tic. I was a DJ, so I would go to college in the day and As told to Monarose Sheila Pereira

did my B.Com and MBA in Marketing from the College of Vocational Studies in Delhi. My college was a modern building, with all amenities and was a great place for sports. It had good infrastructure for cultural activities, ample space, good facilities and a homely atmosphere. The spunk and liveliness was perfect. I feel nostalgic when I think about college because of all the memories associated with it. The first day of college was very good. Since I was a kid, I was eagerly waiting for college life. I had started working out to look good and had grown my hair to look like the college hunk. I portrayed myself to be a very stylish person. I was a DJ, and thus was considered quite cool. I used to like every pretty girl around me, and my buddies would pull my leg saying that I fall in love all the time. I wanted to be the hero and be liked by all. It was so much fun. I was not ragged; I already had friends and a very strong personality. I ragged people, but obviously, it was all healthy. Ragging should be just an introduction and extreme ragging should be avoided. College life is for growing up and learning. One must have good memories associated with college and not bad ones. I had nice professors that I relied on, and learnt from. My favorite was Mr. SK Bhatia, because of whom I passed my accounts exam. A good professor can

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Karjat had invited Ben Nikaido, an Aerospace Scientist belonging to (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NASA Ames Research Center of USA to visit India on account of ‘Global Village Project’ hosted by the school. Govind Bhanushali, the trustee and one of the founder members of IFFS said, “The ‘Little Scientist’ is a project initiated by IFFS. It is a perfect companion in providing hands-on experience to the students. The IFFS batch of standard VIII and IX will be exposed to Air Plane making under proper guidance. This project will help the students to get the best education and the better future. We

oing by the philosophy of ‘Education beyond Books’, Karjat-based residential school IFFS had organised a novel workshop on Aero Modelling for 150 students from Maharashtra and Gujarat. With a vision to develop global outlook for students, India First Foundation School (IFFS),

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAM REGISTRATIONS OPEN

High School students throughout India can now register for College Board’s Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exams in 22 different subjects. AP Exams are scheduled for May 5-16, 2014, and the deadline for registration is March 26, 2014. The AP Exams are securely administered at authorized USIEF centres and schools in 11 cities across India – Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Rajkot. The test centre in Mumbai is US-India Education Foundation (USIEF). The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables motivated students to pursue universitylevel studies while still in high school. Indian students thinking of heading to the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Singapore or other countries for undergraduate studies are eligible to receive university credit or consideration in the admissions process for qualifying AP Exam scores. In 2013, 2.2 million students took approximately 4 million AP Exams worldwide, and sent scores to over 3,300 universities in more than 60 countries. Taking AP courses help students stand out in the college admissions process, by demonstrating to admission officers that the student has sought the most rigorous curriculum available to him/her. Students with successful AP scores (defined as a score of 3 or higher on the 5-point AP Exams scale) also have the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both at a majority of colleges and universities. This can enable them to move into upper-level courses sooner,

pursue a double major, graduate early, and save on tuition and fees. In addition, students who earn qualifying scores on their AP Exams can earn academic scholarships and awards. AP courses and exams also help students to develop the critical thinking, reasoning and communication skills that are essential for college success Research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater overall academic success in college. Many universities across the U.S. offer credit, advanced placement or both in one or more subjects for qualifying AP Exam scores. Additionally, nearly all leading universities in Canada and UK recognize AP for admission, credit or placement, as do many European universities. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) also grants equivalence certificates to students taking AP courses and exams as part of their high school diploma requirement, to help them enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in India. Students can learn more about AP in India, including the exam schedule, exam fee, exam centers and how to register and prepare for AP, at www.ap-india.org.

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p e r s o n a l integrity when making high profile transactions in the gem market are also equally important. Though these courses give you knowledge, gems require experience for identification and testing, so training with jewellers before taking the final plunge will give you the needed

KRUTIKA (NITA) JAGGI

says Yash Gera, Model, Actor, Anchor and DJ

India First Foundation School flags off ‘Little Scientist’ project G

excellent concentration. A successful gemologist should have an artistic sense, sagacity of design and admiration of quality. First-rate inspection capability, attention to detail, precision, good sense of colour combination, imagination power and hand-eye coordination are the other requirements.

I HAVE STARTED HAVING CONVULSIONS AFTER A FALL

BRITISH COUNCIL IELTS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2014

The British Council, UK’s international organisation for educational and cultural relations, invites applications for the British Council IELTS Scholarship Award 2014. Eight successful winners will receive an award of Rs.3,00,000 each towards the cost of tuition fees. The winners will need to begin a full-time programme at any overseas university that uses IELTS as a measure of

is an M.Ed in Learning Disability from S.N.D.T University. She also happens to be India’s only female crossword creator!

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I am studying in class X. I had a fall two years ago, after which I started having convulsions for which I have been taking medicines regularly. However, I am unable to retain information and my marks have gone down. I was a very bright student earlier. Firstly, undergo a psycho-educational assessment at the earliest. Sometimes after an accident, it gets difficult to learn and retain things in the memory system. On assessment you will know the problem areas. Till then, try out some memory strategies like mnemonics, repetition, generating your own examples and monitoring your comprehension. Please take the help of a special educator who will be able to teach these strategies. If you have any queries for this column, contact us on education@afternoondc.in

aim to go beyond conventional education and develop students into well rounded individuals”. On March 22 and 23, IFFS has invited students from various schools of Mumbai for a free workshop on Aero Modelling. Schools from Mumbai can nominate two students from their school for the workshop. Participation is free including food and stay at the residential school. This is a part of global village activity of the school. Ben Nikaido, NASA Scientist, while on his visit to the school said, “I am honoured today to be a part of IFFS’s Aerospace Day. Such concepts of 'Education beyond Books' need to be replicated in other parts

English language proficiency as part of their admission process. To be eligible for the Scholarship, a candidate must: - be a resident and citizen of India - have taken the IELTS test with the British Council recently - have a minimum overall IELTS band score of 6.0 - produce a valid letter of acceptance / offer letter from a recognised education institution that accepts IELTS as part of its admissions criteria - begin an under-graduate or post-graduate programme outside India in the 2014 academic year Further details and application forms are available on the British Council website www.britishcouncil.in/exams/ielts/scholarships. Interested students, who meet the application criteria, may send in their completed applications to the British Council by 30 June 2014.

of India as well. I firmly believe that the best way to learn is to fail. Failure is good if you learn something”. A three-feet tall RC design aircraft making project was commenced for the students of IFFS under the guidance of physics teachers from the school. The project will be completed in six months. The project of airplane making was launched on February 14 under the able guidance of Dr. J.J. Rawal, Dr. Krishnasastry and Rahul Mav who have been awarded for best aeroplane making held amongst 69 countries.

with a verifiable certificate of course completion. As part of the initiative, high quality training and placement centres will be set up across India in the name of Tally Institute of Learning (TIL). TIL is envisioned to deliver industry endorsed course content, scientifically designed teaching methodology, online assessment, certification and unmatched quality of placement assistance. Tally Education will also give online assistance to the students, franchisees and employers through their specialized job and student portal.

HBS’S EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Harvard Business School (HBS) will host an executive education program, Building a Global Enterprise - India, from April 28 to May 1, 2014 at the HBS style classroom, Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This leadership development program is designed to help organizations gain a EMPOWERING INDIA: TALLY strategic advantage in the current global economy. It LAUNCHES TALLY INSTITUTE OF offers insight into key trends in India and emerging marLEARNING kets while examining the major challenges faced by Tally Education Private Limited (TEPL) today announced leaders of companies that seek to build scale. The prothe launch of Tally Institute of Learning, an education gram will help not only Indian organizations that are initiative that is envisioned to transform the vocational expanding globally but also multinational companies training landscape of the country. This franchise initia- entering India or growing their presence in the market. Designed for senior executives of large growing Indian tive of TEPL will commence from 9th Feb, 2014 and stucompanies, multinational companies and executives of dent training will commence from 1st April, 2014. Tally’s education services are designed to empower large established firms based outside India, this program the current and next generation of employees to con- is also beneficial for leaders or private investors with subtribute in greater measure to their work, even while find- stantial current or planned exposure to India. As with all ing personal success. The program offers a bouquet of HBS Executive Education programs, the India portfolio will courses for a student to choose from – ranging from 1- be taught by members of the School’s own full-time fac6 months – at the end of which the student is awarded ulty using the renowned HBS case method.

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The joy of classical dance tions with the guidance of my revered guruji. The Bharata College of Fine Arts offers diplomas, Bachelors and Masters and Phd degrees in Bharata Natyam, Odissi and Kathak.

India is internationally accalimed for its cultural heritage, but there indegenous art is neglected. While Western culture continues to sway the children and youth, there is a fraction that is completely dedicated to classical art and culture. In an interview with Dr. Sanddhya Pureccha, renowned Bharata Natyam exponent, teacher, scholar and choreographer, and the principal of Bharata College of Fine Arts and Culture, Vijay Shanker throws light on the relevance and significance of dance education, performances, workshops for the underprivelged, and pursuing classical dancing as a career. How were you initiated to classical dance? As a child, I had an inclination to dance, and am glad my parents understood it. I was enrolled as a student, started learning folk dance under the guidance of Purav sir, and was later introduced to the veteran Acharya Parvati Kumar.

in classical dance. You need a lot patience, perseverance and hardwork to become a fine classical dancer.

Tell us about your doctrate degree? Based on the Natyashastra, the theory and practise of Angika Abhinaya in Bharata Natyam Angika Abhinaya, refers to varied bodily movements, commencing from the head to the toe. These may be symbolic according to the theme. For instance, if I have to show a deer, my gait and the jumps should be like the deer itself.

How lucrative is classical dance as a career? If you think you can earn a lot of money, it is better to do some busi-

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At what age should a student learn classical dance? The ideal age is four or five, because a minimum of 10 years is necessary to learn classical texts like the Natyasastra and the complete 'margam' for a full fledged performance. Initially, it is painful, but one should be able to deal with the pain. Once you pass through that phase, it is sheer joy. Classical dance is completely different from break dancing or ballet. It is the expression of the soul, wherein various bodily movements are used to portray a story from Hindu mythology to reach out to the supreme. There is no short cut

‘FilmIt’ encourages young film-makers S

tudents from eight city schools participated in a unique children’s film festival ‘FilmIt’ – an international collaborative project organised by INTACH and the Helen Hamlyn Trust (UK) in the country. Thanks to this initiative, children from Bombay Scottish (Mahim), Lilavati Podar, Arya Vidya Mandir (Bandra West), Arya Vidya Mandir (Bandra East), Arya Vidya Mandir (Juhu), Nalanda Foundation, Podar International and Municipal School (Byculla) got a chance to make short movies and learn about the importance of preserving local heritage in a fun and educative way. Each school was provided with a video camera and the training to make the films. The Mumbai chapter had students make films on a diverse range of topics right from the Shivaji Park Gymkhana, Khotachiwadi and the David Sassoon Library etc. Each school made a minimum of five movies which were uploaded and shown to students in the UK in an attempt to promote cross-

cultural understanding, awareness and respect. Not only did students get a chance to learn about film-making but also an opportunity to share their ideas and views with other children. Filmit was initiated in 2008 with schools participating from Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Chennai. Every year they have a different theme and primarily focus on creating heritage awareness. This year’s theme was caring for animals and around 60 films were made by students from Mumbai schools alone. Mumbai schools are participating for the second time, with an additional four schools joining in the fest this year. What’s interesting to know is that the fest has a mix of public and private schools participating giving both set of students a new and different perspective and a chance to engage and share their ideas. The organisers hope to slowly expand and include more schools, as per the available funding.

“FilmIt is all about creating heritage awareness. If we are to make a difference we need to look at it from their (children’s) perspective. By giving them something they like, like a video camera, we are actually making them realise that old is gold,” said Purnima Datt, Principal Director, Heritage Education and Communication Service, INTACH. The young film-makers were recognised with certificates at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in this non-competitive festival recently. The movies have made an impact not only on the children from the different schools who viewed them but have gone on to receive international recognition as well. Some of the movies received awards at the International Children’s Film Festival held in Hyderabad in November last year. A film made by Nigam Pratibha School (Chaukhandi Delhi) called ‘Phoolwati Amma’ was also awarded as the second best movie made by Little Directors across the world.

Are you happy personally, professionally and financially as a classical dancer? I am happy. My concern is not to earn a lot of money, but to lead a comfortable life and to be rich in terms of my art form. I am fortunate to recieve the prestigious Maharashtra Award and many other awards too. I also organise programmes with the support of the Government of India and the Governmentof Maharashtra too.

ness, where the bottomline is profit. Classical dance is priceless and cannot be measured with money, as it is a divine art form which is above money. Initially, it is not easy to make money as there are a lot of classical dancers but the platforms are few. But if you are a fine performer, you will start getting a lot of invitations to perform. Performing in America or in other European countries if definitely more lucra- Is dance education relevant today? tive. It is relevant especially if you want to become a professional dancer or Tell us about the Sarfojiraje teacher. Besides the job as a Bhosale Centre and Bharata teacher, if you perform abroad, College? The Sarfojiraje Centre is named people will want to know more and after Sarfojiraje Bhosale who was a more about classical dance. Infact, great exponent of classical dance there are foreigners who learn and music and the former ruler of Indian classical dance with a lot of Tanjavur state in Tamil Nadu. Both passion and become professionals Sarfojiraje and Shahiraje, the too. father of Shivaji, have written several musical compositions in Is classical dance on the Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil and decline? Telugu. I have been fortunate to No, classical dance is like the sun, do reasearch on these composi- bright, illuminating and eternal.

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« ALERTS LEARN WHILE YOU EARN

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BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE @ WWI

Love capturing everything through your lens? Sharpen your skills and learn the art of photography from the masters at Asia’s largest Film, Television, Animation and Media Arts institute; Whistling Woods International. The four-day workshop will cover topics like the history of photography, lens types and functions, shutter speed, aperture, use of monotones, use of available lights and more. When: March 1,2,8,9 (Sat-Sun); 9:00am – 1:00pm Where: Whistling Woods International, Film City For further details: Email shortcourseunit@whistlingwoods.net or call – 30916217

REACHIVY'S SPEAKER SERIES

ReachIvy is hosting a Speaker Series, an initiative to help students learn from the experience of others who have studied at dream universities, and to get a deep understanding of the dynamics of studying abroad. The upcoming Speaker Series is on European Schools. Topic: "The European Academic Experience Modern, cultural and truly diverse" Date: March 1, 2014 Registration: 4 pm Discussion: 4 pm Venue: Indian Merchants’ Chamber, Churchgate, Mumbai. RSVP: Compulsory at http://reachivy.com/speakerseries.aspx The talk will be moderated by Vibha Kagzi, Founder, ReachIvy. Vibha holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a BSc from Carnegie Mellon University.

ICICIDIRECT CENTRE FOR FINANCIAL LEARNING

ICICIdirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) today announced a strategic alliance with Ideal Education Private Ltd for promoting various financial training and certification courses. Through this alliance, ICFL and Ideal Education will offer training programmes for reputed international certifications to learners in the domain of financial planning, wealth management, securities market and other aspects of finance. The training programmes will be delivered by an expert faculty from a studio in Mumbai and will be broadcast live across around 70 locations where Ideal Education has a satellite class set up. The students can interact and seek clarifications from the faculty, an experience similar to the physical classrooms. Students and professionals in various locations would be trained on reputed International Certifications in the finance domain through a web-cam model. This is the first-of-its-kind training initiative offered by any financial services firm in India.

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A clairvoyant and fourth generation metaphysician, Dr. Hetal Desai, speaks to Naressa Coutinho about the world of ‘tassology’ or ‘Tea Leaf reading’, an evolving fortune-telling art that can be an interesting career option for aspiring spiritualists

TO THE TEA

What is the scope for hoever thought tea leaves or the growth for a remnants from a hot drink Tassologist in India? would hold the answers to the Tassologists are psychic future! Popular ways of fortune-telling mediums and help in have included the use of crystal balls, getting clarity in times of tarot cards and palmistry; but here we dilemma, confusion and look to the most overlooked things in in knowing the daily life – the residue of tea leaves. Dr. unknown. Thus the need Hetal Desai, a weekly columnist with the Mid Day, is a successful tassologist and <<Hetal Desai for a psychic is ever growing in Mumbai, believes in the power of tea leaves and their peculiar formations to decipher the India or globally. unknown. We welcome all you aspiring tasseographists to discuss a fun-filled How did you become a tassologist? I am a management graduate with 19 career path over a cup of tea. years of complete Training & Management experience in the corporate What is Tassology? Tassology is the art of reading tea leaves world. During my corporate tenure difand may also be referred to as ferent aspects in work and personal life aroused the curiosity to Tasseography (or explore various avenues Tasseomancy). It is an like yoga, meditation, interesting divination or Spiritual Healing, Past fortune-telling method that, in western tradition, interprets pat- Life Therapies and tea leaf reading terns in tea leaves. Tasseography can be a amongst others. Being an integrated powerful meditative tool providing healer and facilitator for various individual and corporate workshops, I develinsights into the reader's subconscious. Reading the Cup is essentially a domes- oped a deep desire to help people deal tic form of fortune-telling to be practiced with emotions, fear, goals and changing at home and with success for anyone who their belief system for personal effectivewill take the trouble to master the simple ness. The process of tasseography stimulates rules laid down. the imagination to create individualised interpretations and solutions. Tea leaf reading is a fun, healthful and creative way for fortune-telling and I was intrigued by its immense possibilities of interpretation.

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psychic development workshops at our center – Divine soul retreat, and the coursework includes: TASSEOGRAPHY (TEA CUP) History of tasseography Interpretation Divination Symbols, shapes and meanings Tea and coffee cup reading Counselling methods Interesting aspects about Tassology? The placement of tasseography symbol within the cup often changes its meaning, whether slightly or completely. And the interpretations of different symbols are very interesting, like an arrow, bird, clusters, triangles, wheel etc. While the brim of the tea cup symbolises the present, the base of the cup is your distant future. With this divination practice, it is easy to seek guidance in times of confusion. However, each tea leaf reading is limited to two to three questions maximum, being the only drawback. Is Tassology a good career option from an income perspective? It largely depends on the tassologist or the psychic and their ethics. However, the scope is huge and one can develop psychic reading skills by learning more divination tools like tarot reading, runes reading, dowzing, wax-scrying etc to give an integrated interpretation to the seeker.

Message to those who wish to pursue a career in landscaping? Lot of patience, love and calm is needed while doing a tea leaf reading. It is a Are there any courses for student divine profession with a special purpose aspiring to become tassologists? The art of interpretation of several shapes of being a spiritual guide for seekers; to and symbols as they are felt is greatly be able to make a difference in their life influenced by imagination of an individ- by nurturing a positive mindset. ual. Learning of these techniques is use- 19, Gr flr, Evershine Mall, ful for individuals, who wish to become Mind Space, Link Road, Tasseographists and enter into a full-time Malad ( West), Mumbai - 400064 Email:divinesoulretreat@gmail.com practice. We have personalised small groups, contact : 91 9820243055

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Helping nature through a Enviro green theatre festival

DHONI NOT CONVINCING?

Despite the 4-0 drubbing and the 1-0 loss in the tests, do you feel Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s statement of Indian bowlers putting up ‘quite a good’ show in New Zealand is vague?

lobal warming, climate change habitat destruction, environmental pollution and other critical issues faced by the only living planet – Earth – are no longer alien terms for people. Every person on the planet today is worried about the ecological imbalance and is also trying to make a conscious effort to help save the planet. As an organisation dedicated to spreading the message of Eco Awareness and Green Living and to encourage and equip people to put into practice simple yet effective methods to help Nature Conservation, Ecofolks has been hosting the Enviro Inter-School Drama Competition across Maharashtra in joint efforts with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). Drama has always been one of the most appropriate and effectual mediums to highlight any issue that requires immediate attention. So when it’s as sensitive an issue like highlighting current scenario of the planet in terms of the impact of human greed and illogical development and rapid urbanisation, it is a potent medium to drive the message in the minds of the younger gen-

The Indian bowlers haven’t found their length in New Zealand. This is because they haven’t got the opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions. One of the main reasons for this is the back-to-back tournaments they are playing throughout the year. Hence, by the time Shami and Ishant were getting in to the groove, the second test got underway. It is high time that we have a set of bowlers who don’t suffer from fatigue. Also, the inexperienced in the attack was evident despite Zaheer Khan’s presence. —Rajendra Pareek, Sales Manager

I feel that Dhoni should take stock of the situation and admit in public that there is a lacunae in the bowling attack. They way the Kiwis clobbered them during the ODIs and the Test was very evident. Also, since the world cup is being playing in Australia and New Zealand next year, this was the best practice the Indian team could have got. However, it seemed they failed on all ends – whether it was with the bat or ball, if they below par, he should admit and not cover up. —Sherman Melroy, Executive

The Girl in Red Frock By Gowri Shankar She was young yet very bright That widow mother’s only pride This was her time to write with chalk She was the Girl in the Red frock School was her second home Where she always liked to roam She was cute, humble and full of spark She was the Girl in the Red frock

She was afraid of no one but One; The man whom she respected Shattered her in that room Where she was to be groomed He left after the act The act which she could never enact She was with blood all around Her pretty face turned bitty She was left in the dark room Which no one would ever knock She was the Girl in the Red frock

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India, at the moment, is at a stage where they are planning a new team. Every team has a phase like this when you lose most of your home and away matches. While we have done well at home, the concern remains about the away matches. India were caught on the wrong foot and lost their test ranking in South Africa, and here in New Zealand they weren’t effective either. However, the surprise was Ishant Sharma, who was among the wickets as compared to his earlier tours. Overall, I didn’t quite relate to his comments and defending his players. I’m sure this was to protect them from the media glare but I’m sure in the dressing room he must have spoken his mind. —Narender Yadav, Sales Executive

eration and the older folks alike. When the school children who will grow up to be the citizens of tomorrow, perform on stage and rake up some of the most pertinent environmental issues affecting us and our planet through the medium of drama it will not only entertain but simultaneously also draw the attention on the growing environmental concerns of planet earth. This drama competition is thus designed to provoke young minds to understand the consequences of our actions on the environment. The cause and effect relationship and to make citizens of today Ecozens of tomorrow and convert the Cityfolks to Ecofolks. The Theatre festival also runs parallel to the Green School Award, an initiative to felicitate schools that are in their own way promoting awareness on environment by taking up various environmental activities. Enviro Green Theatre festival is a state level event conducted in six cities across Maharashtra viz Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik and Kolhapur. The prizes for the best drama are Rs.10,000, Rs.7,000 and Rs.5,000 respectively for the first, second and third place. The topics for the competition are: 1) Mankind: A Boon or Bane for Nature The Entry fee is Rs.200 per school and the last day of receiving the entry is February 21. The Elimination Round will be conducted at Maharashtra Nature Park society Auditorium, Opp. Dharavi Bus Depot, Bandra-Sion link Road, Dharavi, Mumbai - 400017 on February 25 between 9 am and 3 pm. Free Nature trails and workshops will be conducted for the participating students. The Finals will be conducted at Dadar in the last week of February. To know more, contact Mohan: 9773446219/9821194396 or www.ecofolks.com

<< The H-West Federation and Wake Up Bandra organised the third MUSTRun recently in the suburb of Bandra for Disability Access & Sanitation in Bandra. Over 400 municipal school children and senior citizens raced down a 2 km route around the streets of Bandra while nearly 100 persons with disability on wheelchairs and crutches. Send your photos to: Education, ADC, Janmabhoomi Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Ph. 022 40768999 education@afternoondc.in Kindly avoid sending objectionable photos. Your photos should reach us before Monday. Write in to us at education@afternoondc.in

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NEWS IN BRIEF Rajiv assassination conspirators not to hang

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of three key conspirators in former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, holding that the 11-year delay in deciding their mercy petitions was unreasonable and dehumanizing.

Charged with rape, Tarun Tejpal fails to get relief

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal on Tuesday failed to get any relief from the Bombay High Court, which deferred hearing of his bail plea till next month, a day after he was charged with rape and sexual assault of a junior journalist colleague in November last year. Justice Mridula Bhatkar of the Goa bench of Bombay High Court posted the matter for hearing on March 4 and asked the prosecution to table a copy of the chargesheet filed against Tejpal by the crime branch before chief judicial magistrate on Monday.

Rs.600cr scheme for educating adult Muslims

The government on Tuesday launched a new programme for educating adult Muslims, targeting over one crore of them. The programme 'Maulana Azad Taleem-eBalighan', launched by Minister of State for HRD Shashi Tharoor, aims to impart functional literacy, vocational skill development and continuing education to one crore Muslim adults with an outlay of Rs 600 crore.

Ambani does not run Government: Chidambaram

Rebutting the AAP charge that Mukesh Ambani runs UPA government, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday said huge penalties have been imposed on Reliance Industries for producing less than committed gas and bank guarantees will be taken before allowing any price hike.

Trade to resume on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad route Indian and Pakistani authorities yesterday agreed to resume crossLine of Control (LoC) trade on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad route from Thursday. "The trade on SrinagarMuzaffarabad road will resume from Thursday," a senior official said after a meeting with PoK officials at Kaman Post. The meeting was called to end the deadlock over the crossLoC trade.

Khurshid defers visit to Maldives

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid yesterday deferred his visit to Maldives to attend SAARC Foreign Ministers' meeting due to Telangana bill in the Lok Sabha. Khurshid, who was to leave on Tuesday for Male to attend the meet on Thursday, deferred his travel to Island nation as he was required to be in Parliament for the passage of the contentious bill.

EW DELHI: Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday met Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, amidst speculation that he will back the West Bengal Chief Minister as the Prime Ministerial candidate. Senior leader and party general secretary Mukul Roy came to New Maharashtra Sadan, where Hazare has put up, to escort the anti-graft leader to his residence where the meeting between him and the West Bengal Chief Minister took place. However, Roy and Hazare refused to say what transpired at the meeting. A joint press conference is being planned today here to make the annoucement. Anna has already indicated he might extend his support to Banerjee and may also campaign for her party in Lok Sabha elections. He had earlier written a letter to all parties that if they are willing to accept his 17-point agenda. "We feel proud that such a senior mass leader has hailed the leadership of Mamata Banerjee who had replied to his 17-point economic programme which is being incorporated in the party election manifesto," Roy had said when he met the antigraft leader at his village in Ralegaon Siddi last week. Anna had lauded West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her simplicity while taking a jibe at AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, saying some people take bungalows despite promising not to do so.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeks blessing of social activist Anna Hazare during their meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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EW DELHI: Arvind Kejriwal has the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;habitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of making false charges without any basis, BJP leader Nitin Gadkari yesterday told a court here seeking initiation of criminal defamation proceedings against the AAP leader for allegedly defaming him by including his name in Aam Aadmi Party's list of "India's most corrupt". Deposing as a complainant witness in the complaint filed against Kejriwal, Gadkari claimed the former Delhi Chief Minister had included his name in the list of alleged corrupt politician to tarnish his public image. "The accused (Kejriwal) is in the habit of making false and defamatory statements without any basis. The statements made by the accused and his party members have damaged and tarnished my image in the eyes of the people. "The said statements have been made maliciously by the accused person and his party people with the knowledge that the same are false, without any basis and with the malafide intention to defame and tarnish my reputation," Gadkari told Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati Manocha.

Celebrations in Telangana BJP asked to pay Service Tax region after Bill passed in LS on entry tickets at Modi rallies H

YDERABAD: Celebrations broke out in Telangana region as the news of Lok Sabha passing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill trickled in. A festive atmosphere prevailed in Hyderabad and Telangana towns like Warangal with the separate statehood supporters bursting crackers, distributing sweets and taking out victory rallies. They danced to the tunes of popular songs hailing Telangana. A large number of students gathered in Osmania University, the nerve-centre of separate statehood agitation, and danced in joy, reports PTI. Congress activists in Telangana rejoiced distributing sweets and held pictures of Sonia Gandhi in the image of 'Telangana Talli' (Telangana mother).

"Greetings to Telangana people. This is the result of a long struggle. The Bill will be passed in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. We thank Sonia Gandhi, PM Manmohan Singh, BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj, CPI General Secretary Sudhakar Reddy and each one of those who supported separate Telangana Bill," Telangana Jt Action Committee chairman M Kodandaram said.

EW DELHI: In a curious notice to BJP, the Central Excise Department has demanded payment of service tax by BJP on tickets for entry to its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rallies. Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI), Ludhiana wing, has shot off a letter to BJP's Chandigarh unit six days ago

stating that the party should intimate about the details of amounts collected and service tax paid, if any, in regard to entry tickets to various rallies organised in the region after July 1, 2012. It said neither the party nor Narendra Modi was registered under service tax and no service tax has been paid on collection from tickets.

Kiran Reddy to resign today

ith the Lok Sabha clearing the Telangana Bill, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy will resign on Wednesday, his close aide said yesterday. The Chief Minister has invited his loyalist ministers and legislators for a meeting today to formally communicate his decision to quit, according to state Social Welfare Minister Pitani Satyanarayana. "The Chief Minister will address a press conference at 10.45 a.m. and then proceed to Raj Bhavan to hand over his resignation to Governor ESL Narasimhan," the minister said.

SHIV JAYANTI TODAY.... An artist giving finishing touches to the statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji ahead of 'Shiv Jayanti festival' in Karad, Maharashtra on Tuesday.

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The smuggling of gold bars and biscuits is higher in 2013 in comparison to last two years. The increase in smuggling of gold may partly be attributed to the fluctuations of the price of gold, restrictions imposed on import of gold and customs duty rates.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Airtel To Buy Loop Mobile Biz For Rs 700 Cr

Sentiment Turns Positive

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Wednesday (February 19, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose moderately on Tuesday (February 18, 2014) a net 53.80 points (0.89%) and closed at the 6127 point level. The market opened flat at the 6071 points level. It then declined into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6066 points level at 9.22 a.m. The index then rose sharply into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 2.35 p.m. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6141 points level at 3.03 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 75 points and closed above the psychologically important 6100 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 33 were gainers, 15 were losers and 2 remained unchanged. Substantial buying was seen in capital goods, banking and power stocks, while some selling was witnessed in FMCG, oil & gas and IT stocks. Technical Analysis: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 10.36%. This change is moderate and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 828 were gainers, 619 were losers and 71 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues). RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It has crossed above its 9-day Average (positive and a buy signal).

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market with a positive bias. Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5958 points level. The next support is at the 5877 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6372 points level. The next resistance is at the 6424 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 = 6112 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6082. Support (2) = 6037. Resistance (1) = 6157. Resistance (2) = 6187.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed two consecutive doji patterns (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a long white body candle on higher volumes. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. Further, the 5 days moving average has crossed above the 15 days moving average. This is positive and a buy signal. The index is above its 5, 15 and 200 days moving averages and all the three averages are rising. Moreover, the velocity parameters which were neutrally trended have now turned positive. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line but both lines are converging (positive if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6066) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6057) Positive. Is below its 25-day average (at 6143) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 5982) Positive.

Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.

Telecom major Bharti Airtel announced it would buy business and assets of Loop Mobile in Mumbai under a strategic agreement. The company did not disclose the size of deal but sources close to the agreement said it is for about Rs 700 crore. Under the agreement, Loop Mobile's 3 million subscribers in Mumbai will join Airtel's over 4 million subscribers, making it a largest network in the metropolitan city, according to a statement by Bharti Airtel. Under the proposed transaction, Loop Mobile's 2G-enabled network supported by 2,500 plus cell sites will also become part of Airtel's network which has over 4,000 cell sites at present. The agreement will ensure continuity of services to Loop Mobile's subscribers, whose license is expiring in November, with option to access Airtel's services.

1,389 Defaulters Have Not Paid Rs 136 Cr As Penalty: Sebi

Penalties totaling about Rs 136 cr have been imposed on as many as 1,389 entities by the regulator Sebi for various offenses related to securities market, with some cases being more than a decade old. Some of the defaulters have not paid up amounts as small as Rs 15,000, while the majority of individual penalties are worth a few lakhs of rupees and a few others amounting to a few crores of rupees. According to the latest data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), a total of 1,389 individuals and companies had defaulted on penalties totalling about Rs 136 cr as on December 31, 2013.

NCDEX Spot Exchange Witnesses A 2-Fold Volume Growth

NCDEX Spot Exchange (NSPOT), an electronic commodity spot exchange wholly owned subsidiary of NCDEX – a commodities futures exchange in agricommodities and ferrous metals in India, hits a turnover of Rs. 6321 crores till date during FY 2013-14. Since inception it is providing its customers real time access to price information which enables them to trade seamlessly. More than 450 new members have started business with NSPOT during current FY 2013-14 successfully. NSPOT witnessed growth of 235% till date in terms of trade value .

ISACA to Honor Organizations for Excellence in IT Governance

The India chapters of global IT association ISACA are seeking nominations for the IT Governance Award and the Information Security Award to distinguish organizations that have successfully implemented an appropriate IT governance or IT security framework. Entries are due by 20 March 2014, and the awards will be presented at an event on Friday, 4 April, in Mumbai.

Abacus Launches TripAlert

Abacus, the leading travel solutions provider in Asia Pacific yesterday launched Abacus TripAlert, a new digital service designed to give travel management companies actionable insightsin order to move travellers out of danger should an incident arise that threatens their safety. Aligning early warning data on natural disasters, health pandemics or terrorist attacks with bookings captured on Abacus systems, Abacus TripAlert instantly locates affected travellers, presenting their agents with the opportunity to react, changing flight, hotel, car rental or other reservations, before options narrow.

Govt To Ask Steelmakers To Invest 1% Of Turnover In R&D

Government will soon ask major steelmakers to invest at least 1% of their total turnover in R&D activities in the next two years so as to help India treble steel output to 300 million tonnes. It also wants steel companies to double the spend after that till 2020. "We will issue directions to major steel players to invest more in Reserach & Development. They will be asked to increase the investment in R&D to at least 1% of the total turnover by 2015-16 and 2% by 2020," Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma told PTI.

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‘Laughable FIR’ Against Ambani, Says Chidambaram NEWS FLASH

BSE Sensex rises by 170 points to 3-week high Govt raises Rs 5,094 cr via PSU stake sale in FY'14 so far GSM user base rises to 70.34 cr in January China overtakes India as top gold consumer Sugar output drops by 13% so far; cane arrears cross Rs 12k crore India PC mkt grew 4.8% in 2013 but 2014 looks grim: IDC.

Huge penalties have already been imposed on Reliance Industries for producing less than committed gas. Government will not go back on its decision to raise gas prices By A Business Reporter

"These are throwaway lines which do not deserve to be replied ebutting the AAP charge that to," he told PTI in an interview Mukesh Ambani runs UPA when asked about charge levied by government, Finance Minis- Kejriwal and his party that Ambani ter P Chidambaram today said huge ran the government. "The Petroleum Ministry has impenalties have been imposed on Reliance Industries for producing less posed a huge penalty on RIL. The Pethan committed gas and bank guar- troleum Ministry has required them antees will be taken before allowing to furnish a bank guarantee for the undelivered quantity of gas pending any price hike. Chidambaram, who was part of the issue of price rise. So how can the decision to allow all domestic anyone say that this government is natural gas producers including RIL run by a business man," he said. The government has imposed to almost double the natural gas prices from April, called the FIR reg- about USD 1.8 billion penalty on istered by the AAP government RIL for natural gas output from its against Oil Minister M Veerappa main fields in Krishna Godavari Moily and others for raising gas basin KG-D6 block falling short of the targets during the last three prices as "laughable".

years. On top of this, the company has been asked to give bank guarantees equal to the incremental price it will get from April 1. This bank guarantee will be en-cashed if it is proved that RIL's reasoning of water and sand ingress coupled with sudden drop in reservoir pressure leading to KG-D6 output drop are proved wrong. Chidambaram said the government will not go back on its decision to raise gas prices for both public sector and private producers from April 1. "Mr Moily has said that the decision of Cabinet will be given effect on April 1. That's the government's position and I think Moily is right," he said. The new rates, which are likely to

be at USD 8-8.4 against the current price of USD 4.2 per million British thermal unit, are based on the recommendations of a committee that was appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the request of Moily's predecessor, S Jaipal Reddy. Days before he quit as Delhi Chief Minister, Kejriwal ordered filing of a police complaint against Moily, RIL and its Chairman Ambani for creating an artificial shortage of gas in the country and raising prices. "Now, what is the status of FIR, I don't know. I think it is a laughable FIR. If an FIR is being registered, it would be a laughable FIR," Chidambaram added. Moily himself had termed the lodging of the FIR as unconstitutional and against the principles of federalism.

India’s Fiscal Position Remains Weak, Says Moody’s By A Business Reporter

lobal rating agency Moody's said India's interim budget is in line with the policy assumptions that underpin the government's Baa3 rating with a stable outlook. The global rating agency has, however, cautioned that India's fiscal position remains "weak". "Moody's stable outlook on India's Baa3 sovereign rating incorporates the macro-economic risks posed by the government's high

deficit and debt ratios as well as its recent efforts to control the fiscal deficit through ad hoc measures," it said in a statement. The rating also incorporates the medium-term credit support provided by the government's favourable access to domestic savings for the purposes of financing its large borrowing requirements, the statement added. The new government which would take office likely by May would determine the longer-term

Gold Demand Up 13% At 975 Tonnes In 2013 By A Business Reporter

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ndia's gold demand remained buoyant in 2013 and rose by 13% to 975 tonnes compared to 2012, despite government putting in several restrictions to curb imports, according to a World Gold Council report. Gold demand in the country was 864 tonnes during 2012, according to data given in WGC 'Gold Demand Trends 2013' report. "India's gold demand was up 13% in 2013, compared to 2012. Demand in the second half was lower due to the effect of the supply curbs introduced in that period, but, equally, it was due to households having met a large part of their annual gold requirements in the first half, using the price drop in April as a buying opportunity," WGC Managing Director India Somasundaram P R told reporters. The total jewelery demand in the country in 2013 was up by 11% at 612.7 tonne valued at Rs 1,61,750.6 cr compared to 552 tonne valued at Rs 1,58,359.1 cr in 2012.The total investment demand for 2013, was up by 16 %at 362.1 tonnes from 312.2 tonnes in 2012.In value terms, gold investment demand rose by 6% at Rs 95,460.8 cr against Rs 90,184.6 cr in 2012. Recycled gold, however, de-

clined by 10.79% to 100.8 tonnes in 2013, compared to 113 tonnes in 2012. The latter half of 2013, Somasundaram said, has seen intense grey market activity but its impact will be more visible and significant this year if the import curbs continue. Estimates of the extent of gold smuggling in India vary widely, market analysts have suggested it could have added between 20-30 tonnes per month, the report pointed out. "However, our estimation, based on our own analysis of the market, is that these unofficial flows may be considerably higher. We have previously been on record with our estimate of between 150-200 for 2013, and we feel that the total for 2013, was closer to the top-end of this range," he said. Talking about 2014, Somasundaram said the industry is not in a very happy situation but the year will be a come back for the precious metal."In India, even as the current scenario is not very good, I am positive about gold. I am confident that gold will play a significant role in the country's economy. In 2014, market estimation of gold demand is between 900 - 1000 tonnes," he added.

fiscal trends that could impact the government's credit profile, it said. Global rating agencies like Moody's, S&P and Fitch have repeatedly threatened to lower India's credit rating and a downgrade would mean pushing the country's sovereign rating to junk status, making overseas borrowings by corporates costlier. "Moody's notes that India's fiscal deficit ratios have declined over the last two years, but its general (central and state) government fiscal deficits remain higher than those of similarly rated peers," it said. Moody's further said the government's higher-thanbudgeted subsidy bill reveals the fiscal position's exposure to commodity prices and exchange-rate fluctuations. In the interim budget, the government has said that the fiscal deficit for the current financial year would be contained at 4.6 per cent of GDP. The fiscal deficit, which is the gap between expenditure and revenue, was at 4.9 per cent of GDP

The government's higherthan- budgeted subsidy bill reveals the fiscal position's exposure to commodity prices and exchange-rate fluctuations. in the previous financial year. India met the target, despite lower-thanbudgeted tax revenue growth, partly through non-tax revenues - such as dividends from public-sector enterprises and fees from a telecom airwave auction - and partly through a reduction in certain expenditures. According to Moody's, while demonstrating a commitment to meeting its deficit targets, the Indian government's spending cuts are also likely to constrain GDP growth in the current year. Thus, "meeting the interim budget's proposed FY2014/15 deficit target of 4.1 per cent of GDP depends on the pace of GDP growth, commodity prices, and currency trends over the next fiscal year," it said

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Ennore Port To Raise Rs 500 Cr Through Bonds By Dominic Rebello

nnore Port Ltd, a Mini Ratna company, plans to enter the debt capital market to raise Rs 500 cr. The issue opened on February 18, 2014 and closes on March 14 2014. The bond issue consists of tax free secured, redeemable non-convertible bonds of face value of Rs. 1,000 each. The bond issue aggregates up to Rs. 250 cr, with an option to retain over-subscription up to Rs. 250 cr. The Bonds are proposed to be listed on the BSE. The Coupon rate for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), Corporate, High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) has been fixed at 8.36% per annum for 10 years, 8.75% per annum. for 15 years and 8.75% p.a. for 20 years. For Retail Individual Investors, the coupon rate will be 8.61% p.a. for 10 years, 9.00% p.a. for 15 years and 9.00% p.a. for 20 years. The funds raised through this Issue will primarily be used for Capital dredging projects, augmenting the rail and road connectivity to the port and Construction of third coal berth for captive use of Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corp Ltd. Incidentally, seeking to more than double its capacity to 65 million tonnes over the next few years, Ennore Port has decided to award the last of the four expansion projects, envisaging an investment of Rs 151-cr to build a multi-cargo berth, to the lone bidder by the end of the month. With this, the state-run port will be meeting its FY14 target of awarding 35 mt capacity addition, by the end of the month, a top official said. The new projects include an LNG terminal and one coal and container berth each. The port has a capacity to do 30 mt at present and will be adding 35 mt more in the next few years.

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Chein is a city boy who moves with his cousins to work at a ice factory. He does this with a family promise never to get involved in any fight. However, when members of his family begin disappearing after meeting the management of the factor, the resulting mystery and pressures forces him to break that vow and take on the villainy of the Big Boss. Star Movies, 9 p.m .

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SOAPS & SERIALS

Barry is thrilled at the freedom offered by his driver's license, until Beverly lays down her rules. Pops resists wearing a Life Alert bracelet & must call Adam when he needs help. Star Wor ld, 9 p.m .

RANGRASIYA

In tonight’s episode we see, Paro is shocked to learn that Mohini wants to get her married to Rudra in the next 10 days but then Rudra tells the family that, he will marry Paro in the next 4 days. All are shocked. Coloras, 9.30 p.m.

BE THE CREATURE

The best way to understand a creature is to BE THE CREATURE; follow the Kratt Brothers on Animal Planet’s BE THE CREATURES as they throw themselves into the wild lifestyles of animals to discover what it's like to live with animals around the globe. Animal Planet, 9 p.m .

FRONTLINE BATTLE MACHINES WITH MIKE BREWER

In FRONT LINE BATTLE MACHINES, presenter Mike Brewer heads to the frontline in Afghanistan to test hi-tech British and American weaponry and equipment being used in the fight against the Taliban. Follow Mike as with the full co-operation of the UK Ministry of Defense, he gains unrestricted access to Camp Bastion and Kandahar Air Base, revealing the latest combat vehicles and equipment, such as the SA80 Rifle, the Apache attack helicopter and Mastiff armored six-wheeled truck. Di scover y Science, 10 p.m.

FOOD FACTORY

Behind each bag of chips, can of beer, bar of chocolate and loaf of bread is a mega-industrial production line that brings each product to the masses. FOOD FACTORY is a mesmerising behind-the-scenes peek into the weird and wonderful processes that produce everyone’s favourite foods. From fresh ingredients to finished products, the series reveals in awe-inspiring detail just how mass-produced favourites are really made. Put on a hard hat and get ready to meet the food. Di scover y, 8 p.m.

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The Goldbergs, Star World, 9 p.m.

ISS PYAAR KO KYA NAAM DOON — EK BAAR PHIR

Aastha takes a step further to find out about Shlok's past and ends up finding a letter written for Swati. Will Aastha come to know the reason behind the split between Shlok and Swati? Star Plus, 6 p.m .

EKK NAYI PECHCHAN

Sakshi wakes up and find her earing is phasa hua in Karan’s shirt. Sharda catches them together and is happy. Sakshi feels shy. Sakshi’s friends come and they pr Episodeare for the party. Karan and Sakshi’s antakshari moment. Sakshi goes to call Sharda. Sharda sneaks out of her room when Suresh goes to sleep Episode. All are enjoying, Sharda tells the girls about her hey days. They all are dancing including Sharda and Dadi comes there with Suresh. He sees Sharda is dancing and tells Sakshi he wants to talk to her. Suresh tells Sakshi that rules of this house will not change for anyone. Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

SUBURGATORY

Lisa helps Ryan pursue Tessa after she feels guilty for not telling him that he was adopted, but Ryan mistakes her generosity for pity that he's seriously ill. Star World , 8 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Bob Lee Swagger, one of the world’s great marksmen and the son of a Congressional Medal of Honoree, is a loner living in the Rockies. He’s left the military, having been hung out to dry in a secret Ethiopian mission a few years before, when he’s recruited by a lisping colonel to help find a way that the President of the US might be assassinated in one of three cities in the next two weeks. He does his work, but the shot is fired notwithstanding and Bob Lee is quickly the fall guy: wounded and hunted by thousands, he goes to ground and, aided by two unlikely allies, searches for the truth and for those who double-crossed him. All roads lead back to Ethiopia. H BO, 9 p.m.

SAW 6

Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw’s legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw’s grand scheme is finally understood. Starring Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston. Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.

ROBOT

DrVaseekaran, a scientist toils for ten years and creates the first andro-humanoid robot and names it Chitti. He wants to use it for Indian Army. But Dr. Bora, another senior scientist disapproves Chitti as it cannot judge like human. Then DrVaseekaran induces human feeling in Chitti. Things turn upside down from then as Chitti starts loving DrVaseekaran’s girlfriend Sana. Hence DrVaseekaran destroys Chitti. Dr. Bora, brings the destroyed Robot back to life. He intends to sell it and make money. But Chiit’s love Sana turns it into a villain and becomes more violent and destructive. It even kills Dr. Bora. The rest of the film is how DrVaseekaran destroys chitti and brings back peace. Max, 9 p.m.

JANASHEEN

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Janasheen has Fardeen Khan playing a young and reckless guy named Lucky Kapoor. Lucky lives in Australia and is strongly driven by his dream of becoming a Super Bike Racing champion. Lucky is unwilling to take over his rich father’s legacy but things take a turn for him after his father dies in an accident. Circumstances compel Lucky to return to India for a short while. Once in India he meets Jessica [Celina Jaitley], a famous violinist with a tragic past. She was in love with Lucky since she was a child and now when Lucky returns after so many years, the seed of love sprouts in his heart too. But the tragedy of life is such that

Shooter, HBO, 9 p.m.

Jessica has to hide secrets and carry the burden of lies inside her, which affects her relationship with Lucky. Filmy, 9 p.m.

GADAR - EK PREM KATHA

The story begins with Sikhs and Hindus being attacked by Muslims in Pakistan when trying to migrate to India on a train. In response, Sikhs and Hindus react by killing Muslims migrating to Pakistan from India. During the Hindu-Muslim riots that erupted soon after the Partition, Tara saves Sakina from a murderous mob chasing her as she failed to get onto the train after being lost in the crowd. As the mob wants to rape and then murder her, Tara Singh defends Sakina and disguises her as a Sikh to protect her. Zee Cinema, 8.30 p.m.

THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN

Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors, his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. Pix, 9 p.m.

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STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon.. 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Saraswatichandra 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 5.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Mahabharat 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. 1.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 6.00 7.00 8.00

8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 2.30 Doli Armaano Ki 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 5.00 Jodha Akbar 5.30 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 6.00 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai

6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti… 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh Beti Hee P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 8.00 8.30

SAB TV

Taarak FIR Taarak Mehta Ka… Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka

Boston Legal Castle Suburgatory Two and A Half Men Boston Legal Castle Koffee with Karan Suburgatory Two and A Half Men The Goldbergs Castle

ZEE CAFÉ

Switched At Birth The Big Bang Theory Crazy Hidden Camera Just for Laughs Switched At Birth The Big Bang Theory American Funniest Home The Middle Being Erica Switched At Birth Perception

BIG CBS LOVE

SONY TV

CID Crime Patrol Main Na Boolungi Ek Nayi Pehchaan Desh Ki Beti Nandini Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol

DISCOVERY

Man Vs Wild Food Factory Last Man Standing Magic of Science How do they Do It? Norlth America Swords Food Factory Planet Dinosaur Factory Made Gold Rush World’s Strangest

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 How Tech Works 4.00 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 Tech Toys 360 7.00 Through The Wormhole

Rangrasiya, Colors, 9.30 p.m.

10.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar P.M. 2.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00

LIFE OK

Shapath.. Tumhari Paakhi Gustakh Dil Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Ek Boond Ishq The Adventure of Hatim Tumhari Paakhi Kaisa Yeh Ishq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 10.30 Savdhaan India P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Rangrasiya Beintehaa Madhubala Sanskaar Dharohar Apnon Ki Bani – Ishq da Kalma Comedy Nights with Kapil Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Beintehaa Rangrasiya Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 2.30 Firangi Bahu 3.00 Karmayogi: Film. Raaj Kumar 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Jljhi Niyati

Be The Creature, Animal Planet, 9 p.m.

9.00 Chidiya Ghar 9.30 Jeanie Aur Juju 10.00 Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir 10.30 F I R 11.00 Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Saregamapa 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Asmita 10.30 Julun Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honar Soon Mee Hya Gharachi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

DDI (Main Channel)

News in Marathi Ruchira Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala Mazi Maye Bhetilagi Jiva Sansar Maza Vegala News in JMarathi Vikas Sarthi Amhi Karbharin Patla Tar Ghya Krishi Darshan’ Amachi Mati Amachi... News in Marathi Chitrahaar Swami News Samachar

8.30 Pavitra Bandhan-Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Hum 9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.00 Tulsi More Angna 10.30 Buniyaad 11.00 SAJAN CHAL E SASURAL: Film. Govinda, Tabu, Karisma Kapoor

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.05

Samachar News Sports News War and Peace Samachar. News Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan

Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life Wildest Africa Wild Tales AP Safari Killing For A Living Wildest Lating America Be The Creature Fit for the Wild The Web of Life River Monsters

8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

with Morgan Freeman How It’s Made How Tech Works Frontline Battle Machines with Mike Brewer The Gadget Show

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.30 7.00 7.30 8.00

9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Modern Marvels Ancient Aliens American Daredevils Big History Axmen Kings of Restoration Baggage Battles America’s Book of Secrets Cosentino Pawn Stars American Daredevils Ancient Aliens

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Brain Games Temple of the Tigers Mega Factories Secrets of the King Cobra The Numbers Game Mega Factories Cameramen Who Dare The Last Maneater Air Crash Investigation Wild Sex

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Hockey India League 14 h/ls 2.30 Ashes Heroes 3.00 Switch Hit 4.00 Hockey India League 14 h/ls 4.30 T20 Triumphs 5.00 Jai Ho 5.30 Ashes Heroes 6.00 Switch Hit 6.30 Hockey India League 14 h/ls 7.00 Star Power 10.30 T20 Triumphs 11.00 Star Power

STAR SPORTS4

Sajan Chale Sasural, DDI, 11 p.m.

6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.05 8.20 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

MOVIE CHANNELS

STARMOVIES

P.M. 12.00 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 2.30 Dragonheart 4.30 The Fast and the Furious 6.30 E T The Extra-Terrestrial 9.00 The Big Boss 11.00 Piranha 3DD A.M 8.30 E T The Extra Terrestrial 11.00 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor P.M. 1.27 3.25 5.00 6.35 9.00 11.40 A.M. 9.45 11.15 P.M. 1.00 3.00 4.50 6.25 8.30 10.30 A.M. 9.45

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 5.55 6.15 6.30 7.00 7.15 7.37 8.00 8.15

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Britain’s Next Top Model 3.00 NCIS 4.00 Maximum Exposure 5.00 The X Factor 6.00 90210 7.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 7.30 Maximum Exposure 8.00 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals 8.30 Rules of Engagement 9.00 90210 10.00 BNTM 11.00 NCIS P.M. 2.00 6.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

ZEE TV

LISTING

Business Wrap Samachar News News Night Parliament News Sansad Samachar News Night. Charcha Mein Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 12.00 La Liga Filler 12.20 Sochi Winter Olympic Games 2014 Day 12 live

TEN CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 Cricket Classics 3.00 Aus Tour of SA 11 h/ls 5.00 Great Centuries: Virat Kkohli 5.30 Best of the Test 7.30 Great Centuries: Cheteshwar Pujara 8.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls

P.M. 12.30 3.05 5.10 7.05 9.00 11.55

HBO

Conan The Barbarian StreetDance 2 Cloverfield The Twilight Saga: Twilight Shooter Romeo Must Die

Cloverfield Shooter

ZEE STUDIO

The Midnight Meat Train The Flinstones In Viva Train The Grudge 3 Cassandra’s Dream Casper SAW 6 Keeping The Faith

P.M. 1.00 5.30 9.00 A.M. 7.00 10.30

STAR GOLD

Tom and Jerry Kids Show Oggy’s Dairy

POGO

Chhota Bheem Marathon Chatur Chetan Takeshi’s Castle MAD Thomas and Friends Chatur Chetan

The Amazing Spider Man, Pix, 9 p.m.

Right Yaa Wrong Golmaal: Fun Unlimited Vinashak Gangaajal Raja Babu Taqdeerwala

MAX

Veerta The Power of One Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow Robot: Rannikanth

The Super Khiladi Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow

ZEE CINEMA

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Tiger-One Man Army: Jr NTR 5.30 Agneekaal: Jeetendra, Madhavi 9.00 Qurbani: Feroz Khan A.M. 9.30 Qurbani Rang Layegi: Sanjay Dutt

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Night In London: Biswajeet 3.00 Mumbai Express: Kamal Hasan 6.00 James: Mohit Ahlwat 9.00 Janasheen: Fardeen Khan A.M. 9.00 Anjaane-pThe Unknown: Sanjay Kapoor

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P.M. 2.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30

Tom and Jerry Tales Chota Chintu Bada Chakar The Regular Show Adventure Time Ben 10 Omniverse Ogggy and the Cockroaches Roll No 21 Krishna in Vrindavan Ben 10 Alien Force Johnny Tesst Tom and Jerry Show

Dark Tide Expendables 2 Lake Placid 3 Hijacked The Amazing Spider Man Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters

P.M. 2.15 Sanjog: Jeetendra 5.35 Apna Sapna Money Money: Jackie Shroff 8.30 Gadar-Ek Prem Katha: Sunny Deol A.M. 11.00 Teri Meherbaniyan: Jackie Shroff

P.M. 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 A.M. 8.00

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 2.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 7.30 8.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00

PIX

A.M. 7.00 Slumdog Millionaire 9.22 How to Train Your Dragon 11.25 After Earth P.M. 2.10 5.00 8.00 10.35 A.M. 8.25 11.05

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Gammat Jammat: Sachin 4.30 Sundar Majhe Ghar: Mdhurani 7.00 Mi Shivaji Raje Bhosle Boltoy: Sachin Khedekar 9.30 Marathi Paul Padte Phude

B4U

Hattrick: Kunal Kapoor Rock Climber: Sergei Yushkevich Jungle: Fardeen Khan Footpath: Aftab Shivdasani Shree Krishn B Narsi: Alok Nath

SAW 6, Zee Studio, 10.30 p.m.

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

A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 1.30 5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00

Chhota Bheem Mr Ben Obachama Kun Chhota Bheem

DISNEY CHANNEL

Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Gravity Falls Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Vicky Aur Veetal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Best of Luck Nikki Phineas And Ferb Christmas and New Year Episode Doraemon DJ-JATNP Doraemon DJ Sofia The First Doraemon

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Iron Man Armored Adventures American Dragon Jake Long Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Hulk and the… Big Bad Beetleborgs Space Goofs Rekkit Rabbit Space Goofs American Dragon Jake Long Super Robot Kick Buttowski

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Twist and shout

era GOLDEN classics with a contemporary twist –

TOOTSIE ROLLERS

that’s what you heard as UK’s all-girl group Tootsie Rollers entertained guests with a Valentine’s Day performance at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, presented by the hotel along with Ashvin Gidwani Productions and Deutsch Bank. Enjoying the music by these lovely ladies, in between cocktails and dinner, were the likes of Arjan Bajwa, Nisha Jamvwal, Arif Padiath, Joe Rajan and Biswajit Chakraborty, the hotel’s new GM.

VICKRAM SETHI & HARSH GOENKA RAJ SHROFF, AZMINA RAHIMTOOLA, NISHKA LULLA, APARNA BADLANI & VAISHALI S

Spring thing

PRIYA ANAND

wine and appetizers did the rounds at Atosa as Aparna Badlani and FINE Azmina Rahimtoola previewed the spring/summer 2014 collection of Nishka Lulla, Vaishali S and Ravage by Raj Shroff along exotic jewellery by

Zarrin. Bringing alive Nishka’s creations were Amrita Puri, Rhea Chakravarty and Priya Anand, while Ravage was worn by Sona Mahapatra and Viashali S by Shonali Nagrani and Shveta Salve. Also present were Neeta Lulla and Anjana Sharma.

Simply splendid annual RPG art THE camp cocktaildinner hosted by Harsh

Goenka and Vickram Sethi at RPG House was a splendid affair indeed. Guests rambled across the cool environs, had a good look at the artworks and enjoyed the music, luxury drinks and hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner. Bina and Talat Aziz, Aryanish Patel, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Atul Dodiya, Anjolie Ela Menon, Neha Jindal, Rashmi Thackeray, Indu Shahani, Sonal Agarwal and Parvez Damania were all there.

SUCHITRA KRISHNAMOORTHI & NANDITA CHAUDHRI

Marcellus Baptista

Star power

the inaugural DOING honours at Bharat Tripathi’s solo art show

MANISH SHAH, PRIA KATARIA PURI & JYOTI SHAH

Bubbling over

sparkle was on at the launch of the Cappuccino Collection THE store at Opera House with brand ambassador Pria Kataria Puri hosting a champagne soiree. Having a bubbly time were the likes of Aarti Chhabria, Arjan Bajwa, Neeta Lulla, Kehkashan Patel, Aarti and Kailash Surendranath, Amit and Asha Patel, Shibani Aggarwal, Naaz and Remu Javeri and Prashita Taneja. And looking happy indeed were Cappuccino Collection owners owners Jyoti and Manish Shah.

AARTI CHHABRIA

titled ‘The Tirthankars’ at Hirji gallery at Jehangir art gallery was Rishi Kapoor. Adding to the star power were Padmini Kolhapure and Rati Agnihotri and other guests like Anuradha Patel, Bharti Jaffrey, Sabira Merchant, Raell Padamsee, Smriti Dixit, Vijay Kalantri, Naaz and Remu Javeri. Everyone admired the artworks of figurative abstract forms inspired by Indian religions and mythology.

RISHI KAPOOR, BHARAT TRIPATHI & PADMINI KOLHAPURE

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ACROSS:

1.Body part (5) 4.Indian mythical eagle (6) 7.Phantom (7) 11.Selector switch(4) 16.Bitter (5) 17.Media mogul Rupert (7) 18.Hear visually (3,4) 19.Faith (5) 20.Drawing (6) 21.Throw out (5) 22.Thai monetary unit (5) 25.Wiped out (7) 26.Corner (4) 27.Minaret (5) 28.Pub measures (5) 32.Circumstance (5) 34.Unhappy (3) 35.Compass point (5) 43.Struggle (8) 44.Snack item (8) 45.Plant science (6)

CROSSWORD NO 179 Nita Jaggi 48.Considers (5) 49.Save (6) 50.Plunder (6) 51.Cavity (5) 53.Number of players in a cricket team (6) 54.Moon-curser (8) 55.Hypocrite (8) 58.Large (5) 59.Electrical unit (3) 60.Dietary practices (5) 67.Fourth pillar of Islam (5) 68.Shelter (5) 70.Overfill (4) 72.Indian flag (7) 76.Refresher (5) 77.Cartoon dog (5) 78.Gripping tool (6) 79.Portions (5) 82.Woman’s bedroom (7) 83.Conductor (7) 84.Work unit (5) 85.Heaven (4) 86.Volcanic crater (7) 87.Cunning (6) 88.Put off (5)

DOWN:

1.Suits (4) 2.Eagerness (8)

3.Stove filler (8) 4.Deities (4) 5.Baking dish (7) 6.Time period (8) 8.Flowing lava (8) 9.Part of a terrapin (7) 10.Small wave (6) 12.Show (8) 13.Pretty (6) 14.Pests (5) 15.Sure (7) 23.The end (5) 24.Dock worker(9) 29.Farm buildings (5)

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30.Pen (3) 31.Music style (7) 33.Avatar of Vishnu (9) 36.Musical organisation (9) 37.Dark horse (7) 38.Fights (7) 39.Satisfy (7) 40.Excessively hot climate(7) 41.Rash person (7) 42.Amplify (7) 46.Extreme condition (7) 47.Nickname for Arkansas (4,5) 52.Muck(5) 56.Be nosey (3)

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57.Farm sound (5) 61.Pretender (8) 62.White-spots on teeth (7) 63.Crusader (8) 64.Monastery (8) 65.Framework (8) 66.Curse (8)

69.Smallest of the Great Lakes (7) 71.Divert (4,3) 73.Position (6) 74.Bribe(6) 75.Go quickly (5) 80.Mr.Devgan (4) 81.Horse hair (4)

Solution (GIGANTIKA No. 178)

Across: 1.Tracks 6.Ease 10.Peace 13.Alert 14.Recycle 15.Resume 16.Code 17.Taser 18.Neptune 19.Colgate 20.Italic 21.Tact 23.React 25.Indulge 28.Ryal 30.Rues 32.Authentic 35.Cnbc 37.Whelm 38.Palermo 40.Louvre 43.Laptop 44.Myna 45.Pai 46.Dialect 49.Domes 52.Eclectic 54.Eve 55.Dagon 57.Rnp 58.Tut 59.Rings 60.Ali 61.Property 62.Serum 65.Refrain 68.Ara 70.Umma 72.Beware 73.Skulls 75.Amoroso 76.Yearn 79.Stad 81.Firebrand 82.Eave 83.Itaw 86.Darling 87.Ecole 92.Kota 93.Nelson 94.Riviera 95.Lorelei 96.Pagan 97.Rice 98.Tavern 99.Sarcasm 100.Russo 101.Treat 102.Aunt 103.Stream. down: 1.Tarsier 2.Cruelty 3.Stencil 4.Sarpedon 5.Republic 6.Etcetera 7.Erect 8.Scale 9.Scram 10.Peter 11.At Sea 12.Erratic 22.Crew 24.Ernie 26.Sumo 27.Shiva 29.Aerie 31.Shay 32.Allah 33.Imbue 34.Sati 35.Colt 36.Bopeep 39.Boiler 41.Upset 42.Rider 46.Dudes 47.Auger 48.Scapa 50.Mania 51.Susan 53.Israel 56.Namak 57.Rival 58.Tyrant 63.Ecoli 64.Mused 65.Read 66.Front 67.Issn 69.Rudra 71.Mare 73.Spell 74.Lyre 77.Namo 78.Red Alert 79.Surprise 80.A Million 81.Fleapit 83.Ignites 84.All Over 85.Synonym 88.Orgue 89.Ernst 90.Ivory 91.Cedar 92.Karma.

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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

COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : : :

Moon in Virgo till 9.53 p.m. 4th Magh Krishnapaksha Hasta Kanya (Virgo) P.Th. Lilac 4

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A lack of interest in your job or business sets you a drift initially. Be positive and hopeful, matters will improve soon. Do not count on the help of Friends and family who maybe at a loss to help you out right now. Matters will improve towards the end of the year. Be hopeful and positive.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be tall, attractive, with beautiful eyes and a glowing skin. A magnetic, smile will lead to many friends and admirers. Disciplined, helpful and well educated. A profession in law, administration or land development will lead to gains. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Work that you are pursing is not happening the way it should. It is time to change your stance or strategy. You will be surprised at the results. After consistent setbacks you will begin to feel that things are moving in the right direction after all. You may have the dissatisfied feeling that your loved ones are not doing enough to help you but at the moment it is best to let things be as they are.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Some good is likely to turn up out of the blue. You can seek the advice of an expert to arrive at decisions, but do not delay the signing of an agreement. You might not be given a second chance to re-consider. Try to close this project as soon as possible for only then you can make profit. Your romantic aspirations could be crushed. Family or friends may not approve of your choice of partner.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will come across a few difficulties at work but it is something that you can resolve if you not give in to pressure. Take your time. Don’t do things on your own right now. You need the help from others. Teamwork achieves best results and good advice is invaluable when there are problems. Avoid a casual relationship it may cause problems, especially if you are committed elsewhere.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Difficulties and obstacles at work will be overcome if handled diplomatically. Gains from investments and new work proposals are also likely to materialize. A short and unexpected journey may upset your plans for work. It will involve expenses and a bit of discomfort but it will lead to gains. Don’t be over confident about the stability of your love life. Your beloved may be drifting away from you and you are unaware of it be more attentive and more demonstrative.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You feel a bit bored with your circumstances. You will be jolted out of your complacence with news that you may have to do something which is not convenient right now. You should not take changes around you personally. Do not jump to any conclusions but wait for an explanation. Money matters are cause for differences with your mate which disturb harmony at home. Interfering relatives will add to your woes.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Applications made for a job will bring favorable response. Students will do very well in their written tests or interviews. Business people who may have been anxious about the falling profits will find new avenues to revive their sagging business. Grab the opportunity when it comes along. Plans for a quick get away with your beloved or mate is a good idea and a great possibility. It will give you quality time together.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Be very careful before investing your money in new ventures. Don’t let outside pressures force you into making any commitments. Stick to your plans for there will be certain obstacles in the pursuit of your goals. Do not seek the easy way out of trouble. If in love there be could be minor misunderstanding. The married could face a more serious problem with their mate. Temptation to criticize a family member must be avoided.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Monetarily your position is very good. A meeting or discussion scheduled for today will lead to gains for you. Those in the fields of teaching or communication can look forward to good news. You will be organizing a gettogether, which will be enjoyable.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Travels will bring about success and profits. Those who are keen on professional sports may get an opportunity to represent their state or country and do well. There will be plenty of social engagements and parties or an important celebration to attend. At a gathering or outing you will bowl over friends with a good repertoire and quiet humor. Socially you will be very much in demand.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You will be willing to go all out and try unconventional methods of work with amazing success. Your efforts are gainful and appreciated. Business people can look forward to increase in their turnover with substantial financial gains. You may set up a branch office. You will make new friends and enlarge your social circle. Members of the opposite sex seem to get drawn towards you. Take each day at a time and do not rush things.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Keep a check on your temper. It is going to be a stressful day. Plan your future work projections carefully keeping the current situation in mind. Display patience rather than irritability if you expect to side step difficult situations which are there. If in love you could have minor tiff with your beloved. It is likely that your partner is going through an emotionally low period. It is up to you to make all the right moves to bring back love and affection into your life.

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.

COFFEEBREAK

QUICK CROSSWORD 4897 ACROSS: 1 Bog (6) 7 A state of suspension or temporary inactivity (8) 8 Destiny (4) 10 Loss of muscle coordination (6) 11 Severity, harshness (6) 14 A female deer (3) 16 Habituate, get used to (5) 17 Egyptian symbol (4) 19 Years of youth (5) 21 ___ code : language of dots and dashes? (5) 22 Eating implements (5) 23 A dense tuft or growth (4) 26 Ex-Aussie skipper Border (5) 28 Be human? (3) 29 Scarcity or want (6) 30 Avoided or dodged (6) 31 Capital of Azerbaijan (4) 32 Strange, unusual (8) 33 Frequent, hang around or haunt (6)

DOWN: 1 Old name for a South East Asian country (6) 2 Motor-horn (6) 3 Greek goddess of the earth (4) 4 Cleanliness (7) 5 Fr. province, Eng. kings Counts of it (5) 6 Literary category (5) 8 Become dim (4) 9 A type of neckwear (3) 12 Global Navigation Sys. (3) 13 Impulses (5) 15 Job-related extras (5) 18 Fine silk material (5) 19 Craggy mountain top (3) 20 Small opening? (3) 21 Happening twelve times a year or once in about thirty days? (7) 22 ___ - seeing : prudent? (3) 23 Apply the ___ : retard the progress of, in a way? (6)

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SUDOKU 2083 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: F equals U

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

24 Language of Pakistan (4) 25 Avoids committing oneself, in a way? (6) 26 Completely skilled (5)

27 Gate holder (5) 28 Little __ from Uncle Tom's Cabin (3) 30 Famous Spanish river - "bore" anagram? (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Egest, 6 Umbra, 9 Torpedo, 10 Susan, 11 Alive, 12 Jolie, 13 Radical, 15 Arc, 17 Avec, 18 Lumber, 19 Ogler, 20 Comply, 22 Boss, 24 His, 25 Scratch, 26 Psych, 27 Smolt, 28 Tally, 29 Eeriest, 30 Anear, 31 Patty. DOWN: 2 Gaurav, 3 Static, 4 Ton, 5 Spool, 6 Udaipur, 7 Mole, 8 Revere, 12 Jaggy, 13 Ranch, 14 Deems, 15 Abbot, 16 Crash, 18 Letch, 19 Oldster, 21 Oilmen, 22 Batata, 23 Sculpt, 25 Scrip, 26 Plea, 28 Tsp.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1902 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

N V X V P U R J E U S J X U O T A H F Z T ,

U R

I T J X J

J Q V Z A E G

G K F

B K I . . . H F Z T

V X J

K B E G

M J A A J X

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves

Afternoon WORD MINE

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: 35 average; 40 good; 45 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: howl, meow, mewl, show, slew, slow, somehow, wheel, whole, WHOLESOME, whom, whose, wool.

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Yesterday’s

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TRIPLE BLOW FOR INDIA

India end ignominious NZ tour with 0-1 loss in Test series as McCullum strikes a triple, Neesham gets past hundred By Chetan Narula

ELLINGTON: India ended the ignominious tour of New Zealand by drawing the second and final cricket Test after home team skipper Brendon McCullum became the first Kiwi batsman to hit a triple-century and stage an incredible turnaround to clinch the the two-match series 1-0. McCullum struck a historic 302, while BJ Watling made 124 and debutant James Neesham scored an unbeaten 137 as New Zealand declared their second innings at 680 for eight, giving India an improbable 435 runs to chase in little over two sessions of play. India overcame some anxious moments before finishing at 166 for three in 52 overs as the two captains decided to call off the proceedings with no result in sight. Virat Kohli smahed his sixth Test century and remained unbeaten on 105, while Rohit Sharma was not out on 31. It turned out to be a disastrous tour for India as they remained winless, losing the ODI series 0-

Brendon McCullum became the first New Zealand batsman to score a triple-century in Tests.

New Zealand. It was also the third-highest innings by a number five batsman in Test cricket after Michael Clarke's 329 not out against India in 2012 and Sir Don Bradman's 304 against England in 1934. McCullum's effort is also the second-highest individual score in the second innings after Hanif Mohammad's 337 against West Indies in 1958. Overall he is the 24th Test batsman to hit a triple-hundred, while this is the 28th instance of a triple-hundred being scored.

Virat Kohli scores a century during the second innings of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s batting on the fifth day of the second test match against New Zealand. 4 and the Test series 0-1 following their 40-run loss in the first Test at Auckland. India looked like winning this Test match after reducing New Zealand to 94 for five in their second innings but McCullum staged a remarkable fightback and together with Watling shared a world record partnership of 352 runs for the sixth wicket to take the hosts to safety. After Watling's departure, McCullum stitched another crucial 179-run stand with Neesham for the seventh wicket to take the match beyond India's reach. McCullum's 302 runs overtook Martin Crowe's 299 scored against Sri Lanka, also at the same ground, in 1991 to become highest individual Test scorer for

Chasing an impossible 435run target, India lost their top three batsmen in the post-lunch session at the Basin Reserve. But Kohli stood tall and scored 105 unbeaten runs off just 135 balls with the help of 15 fours and one six) to steady India's ship after they were reduced to 54 for three. Kohli reached his century in the 49th over of the innings off 129 balls. He made good use of the life he was given in the 13th over in the post-lunch session at the personal score of 23, when umpire Steve Davis had failed to judge an edge off Trent Boult. Brief Scores: New Zealand 192 & 680/8 in 210 overs [Brendon McCullum 302, Jimmy Neesham, 137, Zaheer Khan 5/170] drew with India 438 & 166/3 in 52 overs [Virat Kohli 105 not out].

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll remember the innings for rest of my life: McCullum

ELLINGTON: He became the first New Zealand batsman to score a triple hundred and skipper Brendon McCullum said the epic innings will be etched in his memory for the rest of his life. McCullum spoke at length about his record-breaking 302 runs against India in the second Test, preventing the visitors from drawing level in the series. The Black Caps won the first Test in Auckland by 40 runs, and with it the series 1-0. "My innings was what was required at that stage (94/5). We were obviously scrapping to save the Test and therefore win the series, and we managed to get some partnerships under pressure. And then kept batting and batting and batting. So it was pretty satisfying to get us out of trouble and claim the series win," said McCullum after the match ended. McCullum's innings was the highest score for a New Zealand batsman in a Test innings, overtaking Martin Crowe's 299 against Sri Lanka, also scored at the same ground in 1991. He became the 24th batsman in the history of Test cricket to score a triple-hundred and join this exclusive club. "I wasn't feeling nervous until I saw the size of the crowd. That's probably when I understood the magnitude of the task at hand and the immense joy it gives fans of this cricket team to see guys succeed and see records broken," he said. "It was a moment, when the 300 came up and the applause was ongoing for quite a while, it is really when it hit home to me that it was quite a significant achievement for a New Zealander and I'll certainly remember them for the rest of my life," he added. Despite the achievement, McCullum was humble at his success and said that he was not as talented as the legends of New Zealand cricket. "Without being disrespectful I probably didn't know the magnitude of it until the last 24 hours. I grew up and watched the New Zealand cricket team for years," he said. "I watched Martin Crowe score his 299 and thought it would have been an amazing feat if he scored 300 but probably didn't quite understand how much it meant to the whole country who support this team. I also spoke to Stephen Fleming last night. I feel a little bit embarrassed because I'm nowhere near the calibre of players they were." McCullum became the second-ever New Zealand batsman to cross the 200run mark in a Test innings thrice, after Fleming. The 32-year-old shared a record 352-run partnership for the sixth wicket with BJ Watling and then James Neesham smacked a maiden Test hundred on debut to further rub salt on the Indian wounds. "Thankfully I had partners at the other end who also played brilliant innings. I thought BJ and Neesh, their innings were outstanding. BJ's in particular because he came in when we were five down for 90-odd and he obviously came off a duck in the first innings as well. To play an innings like that is testament to how strong a character he is," he said. "Then Neesh in his first Test match, with the game still reasonably poised to come out and play his natural game, which is aggressive, takes a lot of courage, so I was pretty lucky to have those guys there. Then I had to fight the emotion when I hit the ball a bit harder than I was trying to hit and make sure of the team goal first and foremost."

DHONI DEFENDS BOWLERS, FINDS PERFORMANCE ‘QUITE GOOD’

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ELLINGTON: India frittered away a golden chance of winning the second Test against New Zealand, but skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni inexplicably continued to defend his listless bowlers and even termed the team's display during the winless tour 'quite a good performance'. Dhoni, who has invariably come out with bizarre explanations for the team's shoddy performances at press conferences, again ignored to dwell on the bowling frailties and came to the rescue of his 'fantastic' bowlers who gave away 680 runs in the second innings, saying that they bowled 'in the right areas'. Summing up what has turned out to be a disastrous tour, Dhoni said that he was disappointed with the ODI results as they failed to capitalise on situations, but was more satisfied with the performance of his 'young' team in the Test matches. "Overall, quite a good performance. We have been improving right from South Africa. We have shown that we are a side that's very talented," said Dhoni.

very important on the flat wickets," he said. Having bundled out the Black Caps for 192 in the first innings and taken a 246-run lead, India looked like they would win the second Test, as they reduced New Zealand to 94 for five in their second innings. But Brendon McCullum (302) staged a remarkable fightback and together with BJ Watling, shared a world record partnership of 352 runs for the sixth wicket to take the hosts to safety. "In the first Test our second innings was brilliant. And then we came here, won the toss, and bowled really well in the first innings. In the second innings also, we got a good start till Brendon and Watling came in. I don't think it was bad bowling, but it is just that they kept the good deliveries out," the Indian skipper explained. “Appreciate what Brendon and Watling did, soak up the pressure when we were bowling well and score freely once the bowlers Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni applauds were tired," he said. Despite the Brendon McCullum's mammoth effort of 302 runs in a bowlers failing to wrap up the inmatch saving innings by the Kiwi batsman. nings after reducing the New "We did well in the series, in pretty well ourselves. We bowled Zealanders to 94 for five, Dhoni this Test because we fought back the right areas, which I think is chose not to be too critical.

Karthik, Balaji star in India Cements’ narrow win

UMBAI: Seasoned Tamil Nadu cricketers Dinesh Karthik and Laxmipathy Balaji played lead roles in India Cements' exciting 10-run victory over State Bank of Mysore (SBM) that earned them a smooth passage into the semifinals of the 50-over BCCI Corporate Trophy. Captain Karthik, who batted at number seven after even Balaji, rescued his team with a blistering 108 off only 88 balls, embellished with five sixes and eight fours, as India Cements recovered from a precarious 98 for 5 to 298 all out, with useful contributions coming from Abhinav Mukund (45), Baba Aparajith (41) and V Yomahesh (33) in the Group D match. Medium pacer Chetan Williams returned with splendid bowling figures of 6/28 for SBM

at the Wankhede Stadium here. Later, SBM were cruising smoothly towards the target as they were 278 for 6 with 18 balls remaining, before Balaji turned the tables, claiming a couple of wickets in the last two overs to stop SBM at 288 in 49.4 overs. The former Test pacer bagged the key wicket of big-hitting Anirudh Joshi (76 off 58 balls with 4 sixes and 3 fours) to break the seventh wicket stand between him and Sasi Kumar (29 off 30 balls), who also departed in the same over. Brief Scores: India Cements 298 (D Karthik 108; Chetan Williams 6 for 28) beat State Bank of Mysore 288 (A Joshi 75; L Balaji 5 for 40, P Amarnath 3 for 61, V Yomahesh 2 for 39). Air India 238 for 9 (S Rana 72; V Choudhary 3 for 43) lost to Food Corporation of India 241 for 7 (N Saini 103; Sonu Sharma 3 for 44).

The third ONGC NGO Football Championship winners Rahee Foundation lift the trophy in the boy's 8-10 years category overcoming Akansha Foundation.

Rashid leads team to victory in Louis Philippe Pro-am M

UMBAI: Professional golfer Rashid Khan led his team Shubhkamna Delhi to victory in the Pro-am event of the 3rd Luis Philippe Cup at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, here, on Tuesday. Rashid and his teammates DeepakYadav, Sharad Anand and Ashish Aggarwal carded a net team score of 25 under to emerge winners. They were followed home by Vikrant Chopra’s Navratna Ahmedabad, who, along with teammates Devang Nanavati, Mihir Sharma and Pranav Shah, finished with 24 under. In third place were Abhijit Chadha’s DLF Gurgoan, also comprising Rajen Gandhi, Vijay Chauhan and Nikhil Mehra, with 23 under. Besides the star studded pro field, the notable personalities in the Pro-am were Kapil Dev, Syed Kirmani, Karsan Ghavri, Murali Karthik, Charu Sharma and fashion designer Nikhil Mehra, among others. Jeev Milkha Singh, who last won a pro title here 20 years ago has happy memories of the BPGC and was looking forward to tee off in the main event which begins today. “I’m happy to be back at the BPGC. The Chembur course is very close to my heart and is very special to me. I won the Mahindra Open golf title 20years ago and will surely look forward to winning this event,” said India’s most decorated golfer, who enjoyed a good round dur-

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IN BRIEF Pune FC re-sign winger Lester Fernandez

MUMBAI: Pune FC further strengthened their squad with the addition of winger and explayer Lester Fernandez who rejoined the club in the second-transfer window. Lester, who spent two seasons with Pune FC from 20102012, has signed up till the end of the season. The 28-year old thus becomes the club’s fourth signing of the recently concluded transfer window after Zeeshan Rahman, Gabriel Fernandes and Nicolau Borges. Pune FC Head Operations, Chirag Tanna said, “We are very happy to have Lester back in our setup. I wish him all the best and hope he settles down quickly.” A Tata Football Academy graduate, Bengaluru-born Lester began his professional career at Dempo SC (2007-08) and was a part of their I-League winning side in the same season.

Tanvita, Shyam top seeded

MUMBAI: Tanvita Thakur and Shyam Purohit are top seeds in the junior girls and boys singles events of the JLTTA-Balkan-Ji-Bari All Mumbai promotional table tennis tournament, which gets underway from today. The seeds are: Girls singles: 1 Tanvita Thakur; 2 Siddhi Kolekar; 3 Akshata Shinde; 4 Aadhya Kocha. Jr Boys singles: 1 Shyam Purohit; 2 Jash Mehta; 3.Hardik Panchal; 4. 4 Nikhil Kamble. Sub Jr Girls: 1 Tanvita Thakur;2. 2 Akshata Shinde; 3 Sampada Bhiwandkar; 4 Aadhya Kocha. Sub Jr Boys: 1 Jash Mehta;2. Hardik Panchal; 3 Shounak Pawar; 4 Vyom Parikh. Cadet Girls: 1 Nimisha Warang;2 Vidhi Shah. Cadet Boys: 1 Aman Shaikh; 2 Arnav Sanjeev. Midget Girls: 1 Tia F. D'souza; 2.Paridhi Potnis. Midget Boys:1 Shrikanth T.K; 2. Krishnav Malhotra.

Somaya Vidyalay down Bombay Gym Colts

MUMBAI: Somaya Vidyalay scored an authoritative 2-0 victory against Bombay Gymkhana Colts in a Second Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association (MDFA) league, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Tuesday. The two goals for Somaya Vidyalay came through the efforts from strikers Sanket Mayekar and Abhay Amin. Meanwhile in a Third Division play-off encounter, FC Mithaghar blanked Shreenath Nagar FC 4-0. Kunal Ghosh Roy netted a brace while Sushant Shelke and Siddharth Shinde struck one apiece to complete the margin of victory. In another play-off match, Indian Football Academy overcame Asmita Association by a narrow 2-1 margin. Lakshya Asutkar and Zeeshan Shaikh were on target for the Academy lads, while Adil Sheikh scored the lone goal for the losers. Results – at St.Xavier’s ground, Parel – Div-II: Somaya Vidyalay 2 (Sanket Mayekar, Abhay Amin) beat Bombay Gymkhana Colts 0. Div-III Play-off: Boxer FA 2 (Jonathan D’Mello, Ferdinand I) beat Dombivali SFA 1 (Yatin Gotankar); FC Mithaghar 4 (Kunal Ghosh Roy 2, Sushant Shelke, Siddharth Shinde) beat Shreenath Nagar FC 0.

Amit Mishra should have been given a chance: Ghavri

Jeev Milkha Singh tees-off during the Luis Philippe Cup at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club. ing the Pro-am competition of this event. “The format of this tournament provides the pros an opportunity to play aggressively. Normally, in the individual events we tend to be more conservative but since it’s a team event and if one player is not doing well then we can depend on the other two members to go flat out.”

MUMBAI: Leggie Amit Mishra, who has been virtually a passenger with the Indian touring team without getting into the playing eleven, should have been tried out by the team management during the New Zealand series to show his mettle, said former India pacer Karsan Ghavri. "I think other spinners should be given a chance. Unfortunately on such fast wickets (like in New Zealand), the spinners are not getting a chance to show their talent. I personally feel Amit Mishra should have been given a chance. Even (Ravichandran) Ashwin hasn't done really well in New Zealand (in ODIs)," Ghavri said.

SOMDEV WINS, YUKI CRASHES OUT

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EW DELHI: India's number one singles player Somdev Devvarman advanced to the second round with a straight set victory but sixth seed Yuki Bhambri made a shock first round exit from the ONGCGAIL Delhi Open. Second seed Somdev brushed aside the challenge of wild card compatriot Karunuday Singh 6-2 7-5 in one hour and 28 minutes while Yuki squandered a match point against Frenchman Lucas Pouille to be knocked out with a 6-2 5-7 5-7 scoreline in two hours and 20 minutes at R K Khanna Tennis stadium. Karunuday, playing only his second main draw at a Challenger event, began well by serving out the first game at love with an ace but keeping the points short was a big task against Somdev, who has amazing ability to retrieve the ball. The two players were happy playing from the baseline and it only helped Somdev, who sent many a balls short but Karunuday did not latch on to them. Rather he kept the ball in play and there it was difficult to outrally Somdev. "It was strange. The wind was coming from both the sides. It was not cleanest of the

No Sushil, Yogeshwar for freestyle Wrestling World Cup

NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will not be a part of the next month's Freestyle Wrestling World Cup as the two have been given further rest by the federation from national duties. Sushil and Yogeshwar haven't taken the mat since their medal winning feat at London Olympics in 2012 and now the two celebrated wrestlers are eyeing return at the Commonwealth Games in July this year. "The federation (WFI) has shortlisted important tournaments for senior wrestlers. The federation wants to give other wrestlers a chance. We have been asked to focus on our training keeping the Commonwealth Games in mind," Sushil told PTI. World Championship silver medallist Amit Kumar Dahiya will lead the Indian contingent to its maiden World Cup in Los Angeles, USA from March 15-16. WFI general secretary Raj Singh said both Sushil and Yogeshwar have been asked to concentrate on their training. "We have asked Sushil and Yogeshwar to prepare for the Commonwealth Games. We have a strong team and hopefully they will do us proud in our first appearance," said Singh. Other wrestlers shortlisted after the trials at SAI Centre, Sonepat include Bajrang, the world championship bronze medallist, in the 61kg category. Squad: 57kg- Amit Kumar, 61kgBajrang, 65kg- Rajneesh, 70kg- Amit Kumar Dhankar, 74kg- Parveen Rana, 86kg- Parveen Kumar, 97kg- Satyawart and 125kg- Krishan Kumar.

his game and the Indian was again on the backfoot. Pouille packed a lot of power in his ground strokes and stood out with his returns. It was Yuki who went up in the decider by breaking the Frenchman in the third game and had a match point in the ninth game on Pouille's serve but could not cash in on. Yuki still had a chance to serve out the match in the next game but he dropped his serve to allow his rival to make it an even affair again. Pouille served well under pressure in the 11th and broke Yuki's serve and the hearts of the people rooting for the Indian. Another Indian who suffered defeat was wild card Saketh Myneni, who fought his heart out before losing 6-7 (4) 6-7 (4) to Italian Indian tennis star Somdev Thomas Fabbiano in one hour Devvarman in action. and 59 minutes of intense tennis. In the Somdev match, Kaumatch I played. It was difficult sit- time but Pouille upped the ante, runuday kept playing aggresuation out there. The intention forcing the Indian to re-think his sively with big shots, a strategy was to put pressure on his serve strategy. Pouille raced to a 4-1 which has worked against and I did that. I kind of start lead in the second set but Yuki Somdev for a few players. There slow," Somdev said after his win. was up to task as he made it 5-5 was risk of committing errors He also praised his opponent with his tremendous ground with that ploy and it happened. saying, "KU (Karunuday) is strokes. He dropped serve at love in the promising. He has a good team Egged on by the partisan third game with a double fault on behind him. He's on right track." crowd, Yuki served well and was the first breakpoint and Somdev Yuki was cruising at one stage as solid from the baseline but made it 3-1 with an easy hold in he pocketed the first set in no Pouille further raised the level of the next.

Mumbai Magicians stun UP Wizards

IN BRIEF SLC finally backs ICC revamp plan

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket has finally decided to back the controversial ICC revamp plan proposed by India, England and Australia, saying that it's satisfied with the revised resolutions tabled at the Board Meeting of the world body early this month. SLC arrived at the decision at its Executive Committee meeting yesterday, a few days after it had refrained from voting on the revised proposals at the ICC Board meeting in Singapore on February 8. SLC had then said it needed more time to discuss them. "The Executive Committee met today (February 17th) at SLC headquarters to converse regarding the revised resolutions forwarded by the ICC at the ICC Board meeting held on 8th February 2014 in Singapore," the SLC said in a statement. "Subsequent to the committee members assessing the revised resolutions in detail, all members were satisfied with the amendments made in the areas of governance and competition models and thus unanimously decided to support the paper," it said.

Delhi Santosh Trophy hero Banerjee passes away.

NEW DELHI: Bhabani Banerjee, the man who helped Delhi register their lone triumph in Santosh Trophy National Football Championship in 1944, has passed away here after a brief illness. Banerjee, who died yesterday at his residence, was 88. He is survived by his wife, one son and one daughter. A product of Raisina Bengali School, tall and well-built Banerjee was known for his wing play and stinging left footers. His finest moment came in the 1944 Santosh Trophy on home turf when Delhi stunned a star-studded Bengal 2-0 in the final. Banerjee struck the second goal in the second session. His performance in the tournament earned him praise from Bengal manager Balaidas Chatterjee. But when Chatterjee invited him to join Mohun Bagan next season, Banerjee turned down the offer saying he would like to complete his graduation from Delhi University before turning into a full-time footballer.

Vani Kapoor all set to chase third consecutive title

Players of the Mumbai Magicians vie for the position of the ball during their match against Uttar Pradesh Wizards in Lucknow on Tuesday.

UCKNOW: They might have struggled for most part of the tournament but Mumbai Magicians drew curtains to their campaign in the second Hero Hockey India League in style, defeating Uttar Pradesh Wizards 3-2 to register their second consecutive win here. It was Mumbai Magicians' second victory in the tournament this year after having defeated debutants Kalinga Lancers 3-2 in their previous match. UP Wizards drew the first blood in the 22nd minute through lanky striker Nithin Thimmaiah who scored a field goal. But Mumbai Magicians made a remarkable comeback and

pumped in three goals to stun the hosts. Gurjinder Singh levelled the scores for Mumbai Magicians by converting a penalty corner in the 31st minute before veteran Prabhjot Singh (56th minute) and captain Glenn Turner scored from field efforts within a span of six minutes to take a sizeable lead. The Wizards, however, reduced the margin of defeat a minute later when skipper V R Raghunath made use of a penalty corner. By virtue of this win, Mumbai Magicians pocketed five points, finishing fifth in the six-team competition with 18 points from 10 games. For Uttar Pradesh Wizards it

was their fourth loss in HHIL 2014 and finished the league campaign with 28 points from 10 games. UP Wizards will now travel to Ranchi for their semifinal fixture on Saturday. In the last league match of HHIL 2014, defending champions Ranchi Rhinos will play Jaypee Punjab Warriors at Ranchi today. Speaking on the second consecutive win Coach, M K Kaushik, Mumbai Magicians, said, "It was a great match today but with a few defense lapses, but the end is satisfying. We dominated from the start but it was a slow start. The team has improved with some good attack and defense."

MUMBAI: The Willingdon Sports Club here will play host to the third leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf tour 2014 which begins in the city today. Vani Kapoor, who has been in stellar form this season, will look to stamp her authority at the WSC as she chases her third consecutive title in the tour this year. She has been by far the most consistent golfer this season and will start as a clear favourite. Star Indian golfer, Sharmila Nicollet and veteran golfer Smriti Mehra, who finished runners up in the first and second legs respectively, are all set to show why they have been such a dominant force in the domestic tour since its inception. Both the golfers have had a tough season so far and are determined to turn the tables here. Neha Tripathi is another golfer who will be keen to replicate her performance of the previous year, when she won the Hero Order of Merit.

Santosh raring to salvage reputation as Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top biker

NEW DELHI: Bangalore's C S Santosh, multiple national supercross and motocross champion, is raring to salvage his reputation as India's top biker at The 12th Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm, beginning on Saturday. Otherwise, chances are that two weeks from now, the crown for India's best off-road biker may go to an Austrian. Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm will be flagged off from here on Saturday.

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| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2014