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Kasim Shaikh, Siraj Bengali the two accused being led away at the NM Joshi Police Stn. The 5th accused nabbed at Delhi.

ALL FIVE ACCUSED IN GANG-RAPE CASE FINALLY IN POLICE NET, ONE CAUGHT AND BROUGHT IN FROM DELHI

By Neel Shah

ith the arrest of the fourth and fifth accused on Sunday, the Mumbai police have finally arrested all the accused in the gang-rape case of the photo-

Stone them to death! By Zuber Ansari

eacting to Thursday's gang rape of the 22 year-old photo journalist, after coming to know that four of the rapists were Muslims, religious leaders from the community have demanded that the four must be punished as per Islamic law and be publicly stoned to death. They said that people are angry that four accused belong to their community, and support the call of Muslim leaders urging that all the accused should brought to Azad Maidan where the public can throw stones on them till they Mr Aslam Ghazi, General Secretary, Jamat Islami Hind (Maharashtra).

die, because Islam prescribes this punishment for whoever commits such heinous crime. Talking to the ADC, Aslam Ghazi, General Secretary of Jamat Islami Hind (Maharashtra) said, "Looking at the current situation of women in the country, it is very necessary to implement Sharia laws in India, and not only for Muslim rapists, but those from every community. If the government is keen to stop rapes and related crimes, it should implement Sharia laws, and if two or three accused get their punishment of death by stoning, this type of crime will stop automatically."

journalist, which occurred on Thursday evening. Kasim Sheikh (20) alias Bengali and Salim Ansari, were arrested by two different teams of the city police. While Kasim

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Muslim leaders seek public execution as per Sharia laws irrespective of the religion of the rapists

The Urdu Patrakar Sangh Joint Secretary, Mr Aejaj Ahmad, said that the increasing crimes against women make it necessary to implement some strong act to tackle the culprits. The gang rape of the photo journalist has tarnished the image of Mumbai at the international level. The trial of the accused must commence immediately, and if you are talking about Shariia law, yes it is very necessary, considering the plight of women in the country. Some women from the Muslim community said that this case got light-lighted because of media support. Many

rape cases do not come to light as the police, as well as victim's family members, fail to support the victim when she wants to file a case.

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A leap in time

LAKME FASHION WEEK: DAY 3

The Leap Motion Controller is aptly called ‘A little bit of magic. A lot of freedom’

By Claudelle Monis

emember those Star Trek episodes which had large computer screens controlled by a person’s hand movements? Now imagine working like that on your PC at home or work. Thanks to a nifty little device invented by Leap Motion, a start-up in the United States, your dream of controlling your computer without touching it has come true. Launched on July 22, the Leap Motion Controller was conceptualised and created by David Holtz, the CTO and co-founder of Leap Motion as a way of easing his trouble in the creation of 3D models. What took him 10 seconds to do by hand, took 30 minutes to do on a computer, thus proving that technology can often get in the way of other technological developments. The Leap Motion Controller was therefore created to allow users to interact with their computers and laptops using a Natural User Interface (NUI) instead of the commonly used Graphical User Interface (GUI). What

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He has been appointed to search the files, and the other fellow is on his mission to dispose the ‘unwanted’ ones!

Richa Aggarwal’s Doo Rookhi collection.

this does, is allow you to switch between tabs, windows and apps with just a wave of your hand, while also allowing you to select a particular item on your screen by just pointing your finger at it. With the tag line “A little bit of magic. A lot of freedom”, this accessory does not claim to replace your keyboard and mouse, but works in tandem with them, thus giving you an optimum browsing and creating experience. Designed to detect the motion of each finger, the Leap Motion Controller is perfect for designers, architects, engineers, biochemists, doctors, gamers, app To purchase the Leap Motion Controller log onto: www.leapmotion.com/product System requirements: Microsoft Windows 7 or 8 or Mac OS X 10.7 Lion AMD Phenom II or Intel Core i3, i5, i7 processor; 2GB RAM; USB 2.0 port; Internet connection. developers, animation specialists and even students. To make the most of this device, Leap Motion has even created an app store called the Airspace Store, where several apps can be downloaded by users either for free or for less than $10. Containing an app for almost everything from games to Corel Painter, the Airspace store is a perfect accompaniment to the device. What’s more is that the company has invited app developers from across the world to join their developer community and develop apps for the Controller. While most people would consider this device to cost a couple of thousand dollars or more, its price is probably its biggest USP. Costing just $79.99 excluding shipping and taxes, the Leap Motion Controller comes with a one-year warranty and is complete value for money. It is bound to keep you glued to your computer for a few more hours every day.

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rom blacks and whites to happy hues -- that was the sunshiny story on day three of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2013 at Grand Hyatt on Sunday. The action kicked off with DRVV by Dhruv Kapur whose creations in black and white were minimal, architectural and utilitarian. The line called Half Alive played on imbalances, asymmetrics and a sense of abandon with the use of straight lines to reinvent an orthodox approach to the clothes. Next in line was Huemn by Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty that featured black and white rose motifs and also rich red outfits. Things brightened up further at Richa Aggarwal and her Doo Rookhi collection with lemony green and pleasant purple flashing before your eyes along with funky footwear. It was a celebration of hand block-printed textiles of Sanganer, embodying generations of heritage and craftsmanship. The play of stripes were morphed into fun easy silhouettes, conjuring up a chic nomad who adds eclectic styles to her wardrobe acquired throughout her travels. What followed was Square Loop by Kanika Sachdeva with a collection of earthy bags. What you saw were elements of closures using loops and a play with the proportion, layers of bags and their structure.Winter shades of brown, grey, beige and tan combined with olive green, mute yellow, dusky pink and deep blue. And the Sunday fashion passion continued with Nupur Kanoi, Payal Khandwala, Amit Aggarwal, Global Desi presented by Liva, Pria Kataria Puri presented by DHL and, finally, the Vikram Phadnis show presented by Pond's Gold Radiance.

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Mumbai University to spend a crore on printing and photocopying of its documents

By Yatin Ingle

he Mumbai University (MU) has begun its usual printing and photocopying of documents, statements, and official records for the new academic year. Noting the need of printing and photocopying required for the varsity and its students, the MU has sanctioned Rs.1,03,24,000 for printing and photocopying. The amount will be utilised for printing and photocopying answer-sheets and ques-

tion papers for the students. The circulars sent to colleges along with various documentations will also be done under the finalised amount. Various documentation books like the budget, annual gazette, paper work and stationery required by the MU, will also be a part of this. Dilip Karande, management and senate member, MU, said, “The varsity lacks machines for printing the MU hologram on the marksheets, due to which we have

to outsource the printing which involves a huge cost. The varsity also outsources printing works when there is a need for Hi-tech or advanced printing, again involving huge expenses. The MU should rather stop the outsourcing every year and install the required machinery. This will actually cut down costs”. Every year the varsity finalises an estimate at the annual budget meeting. This year too MU’s management members and senate mem-

Where’s the train coming? Panvel Junction is short of indicators, clocks and cleanliness

Every year, the MU earns around Rs.45,00,000 from selling its waste papers. Even the answer-sheets are given away after the expiry of six months as per the rules of the varsity. The MU prepares a tender every year for which it has contractors taking up the work of buying old papers or selling them. The money which comes from the selling of old papers is used or added for the printing and photocopying work required by the varsity. bers finalised this one lakh plus amount. Dr. Naresh Chandra, ProVice Chancellor, MU said, “The university has around

10 lakh students studying in more than 100 courses for which we have to print answer papers and question papers. During the meetings,

MU has to prepare its documentation like the annual budget, minutes of the meetings, proposals and annual record books which have to be given out to the senators and management members. Besides, everyday hundreds of circulars and notifications have to be sent to around 600 colleges affiliated to the varsity. This amount is also utilised for the stationery needed by MU. Various printing, scanning and other miscellaneous costs also come under this amount”.

Survivor steadily improving: Doctors By A Staff Reporter

lice for their prompt action, the hospital of their medical assistance, the state governccording to a medical ment for its support and the bulletin released on Sunmedia for dealing with the day, by the Jaslok Hospital issue with sensitivity and rewhere the victim is undergostraint, it has made an appeal ing treatment, the medical to respect their privacy and condition of the girl is Letter of appreciation: steadily improving from all The girl’s family on Sunday is- give them the breathing aspects. She is eating nor- sued a statement appreciat- space that they desperately mally and her medical pa- ing the help and support need by not visiting their resrameters are in control. When shown by the police, the idence. “...Such actions will asked about the internal media, the public at large and make it more difficult for us bleeding of the victim and the hospital, for their daugh- to get back to normal life. her response to the counter. While the family through This can also impact our selling, she has been under- the letter has thanked the po- daughter’s life and become an impediment in our struggle to regain our sanity and composure,” said the letter issued by the family. Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan yesterday said he had With stringent laws now in requested noted criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam to appear as place, the family hopes that public prosecutor in the photojournalist gang-rape case. the matter will be fast-tracked "The case will be tried in fast-track court to ensure speedy and severest of the punishjustice to the victim," he told reporters. ment will be meted out to the Nikam, when contacted by PTI whether he had accepted accused ensuring that even the state's request, said, "The chief minister telephoned me the most sick-minded will a few minutes back and I have agreed to take up the case". think twice before they act He said the state Home Minister R R Patil too had spoken in such an inhuman and to him regarding the case and he had given his consent to insensitive way. appear on behalf of the state.

going for the he mental trauma she has experienced, Dr. Tarang Gianchandnani, Medical Director and Acting CEO of Jaslok Hospital said, “She is fine and coping well.”

Nikam appointed as public prosecutor

By Vinaya Patil

he residents of Panvel (Navi Mumbai) are having quite a tough time getting the right train at the Panvel Railway Station with barely four indicators installed at the station. There are four platforms from where trains for Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Wadala Road, Andheri and Thane depart. While at many junctions, there are indicators on the two platforms between which a train halts (so that schedules can be seen by passengers on either side of a train), the platforms on this station have indicators only on one side. Further, there are no indicators at the entrances to the station, near the ticket booking offices, and on the foot over-bridge (FOB). The current indicators often display the train schedule at the last minute, and passengers have to keep walking from platform one to platform four, an on seeing the train schedule on one of the four indicators, end up running for their compartments, hoping not to miss the train. “This happens because one cannot see the indicators of all the platforms from one single location. We also do not have the facility of viewing the multi-platform indicator on the FOB or near the

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Clues in Dabholkar murder case: CM C ticket windows area,” said Shrikant Deshmukh, a daily commuter on the Harbour line. When asked about this state of affairs, D. K. Gupta, Station Manager, Panvel Railway Station expressed dismay at the delay in the delivery of indicators. “At least 14 more indicators have been sanctioned for this station. But they haven’t arrived yet. They should have been installed by now,” he informed. He also said there will be indicators on all the four platforms. Also, there will be three multiplatform indicators, one each on the FOB, at the entrance to the station, and in

one of the two ticket booking areas. “We haven’t been able to manage one for the new ticket house on the New Panvel side of the station,” he added. Apart from the lack of digital clocks, with the one on the FOB out of order, there is the problem of dirt, filth, and beggars inhabiting the station and the FOB, adding to the woes of the commuters. “Although the indicators have been sanctioned quite some time ago, the processing takes time”, said Sharad Kotecha, Senior Divisional Signals and Telecommunications Engineer, Central Railway, adding that work on installing would soon begin.

hief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday said though police had got some clues regarding the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, they are apparently not concrete enough to lead to any arrests in the case. "Police have got some clues but they have not led to any arrests so far. Apart from tracing the killers, it is equally important to know the mastermind behind the dastardly act," Chavan told PTI. He said that as many as 19 police teams had been formed to probe the murder of the anti-superstition crusader and trace the assailants. Chavan said Dabholkar's murder was a ‘serious incident’ as it was planned to silence the voice of an

independent thinker. Stating that Anti-Black Magic and Superstition ordinance promulgated by the state government has become effective from today, the Chief Minister said it would be placed before the winter session of the legislature for enacting a law. Asked if certain organisations were behind the murder of Dabholkar, Chavan said that it was in the realm of speculation. It is to be recalled that Chavan had earlier hinted at the possibility of right wing groups being behind the murder of Dabholkar while equating his assassination with that of Mahatma Gandhi. "Forces who could not tolerate Gandhiji...Who could not tolerate his views, si-

lenced his voice...The same way forces who could not stand the power of Narendra Dabholkar's views have silenced his voice by his brutal murder," he had said a day after the murder of the antisuperstition crusader in Pune on August 20. Chavan said that he would be meeting family members of Dabholkar in Satara again and offer any assistance they would be needing under the circumstances. Meanwhile, activists of Bhartiya Yuva Janata Morcha, the youth wing of BJP, led by MLA Pankaja Munde-Palve, staged a protest demanding resignation of Home Minister R R Patil for "failure of law and order situation" in the view of the murder of Dabholkar and gang-rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai.

04 LOST & FOUND It is notified for the information that my original certificate of secondary exam year 20102012, Roll No. 4226610, pass out from CBSE, Delhi has been actually mutilated. Parth Nilesh Kanakiya, B-102, Krishna Nagri, Opp. Sonymony, S.V. Road, Borivali (West), Mumbai400 092. C-14120

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Muhammed Ameen Ameer Ali to Alister D’souza Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X-76096 dated March 11-17, 2010. Ornate-C-14121 I have changed my name from Asiya Ameer Ali to Analise D’souza Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X-76097 dated March 11-17, 2010. Ornate-C-14122 I, MD. Ashraf Mohemed Yusufe, have changed my name to Ashraf Haji Yusuf Belim Vide Deed poll Affidavit dated 23rd August, 2013. C-14123 I, Khatri Mohammad Khalid Sulaiman, son of Khatri Sulaiman, holder of Indian Passport no. Z2512147, issued at Dubai on 10/01/2013, permanent resident of 305 Abdul Rehman Street, Hilal Manzil, 5th Floor, Mumbai 400003 and presently residing at Dubai UAE P.O. Box 126846 do hereby change my name from Khatri Mohammad Khalid Sulaiman to Khalid Sulaiman Khatri with immediate effect. C-14124

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I have changed my name from Mihir Mahendra Dedhia to Mihir Shailesh Shah as per Gazette No. (X-22187) and deed dated 8th August 2013. C-14143

I have changed my name from Nutan Pundlik Sanap to Nitin Pundlik Sanap as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-2444) dated May 11, 2006. C-14157

I have changed my name from Dipika Harshad Bavkar to Deepika Harshad Bawkar as per Affidavit dated 23rd August 2013. C-14144

I have changed my name from Mr. Tukaram Bhanudas Atore to Mr. Tukaram Bhanudas Ature as per Affidavit HB 212802 dated 14-08-2013. C-14158

I have changed my name from Bhikhalal Babulal Pattani to Harshad Babulal Patt as per Affidavit dated 22 August 2013. C-14145

I have changed my name from Mrs. Seema Tukaram Atore to Mrs. Seema Tukaram Ature as per Affidavit No. 344882 dated 14-08-2013. C-14159

I have changed my name from Jayaraman Subramanian to Iyer Jayaraman Subramanian as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14146

I have changed my name from Rekha Aftab Malik to Sarah Mohammad Aftab Malik as per Affidavit. C-14160

I have changed my name from Meghana Jayaraman to Iyer Meghana Jayaraman as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14147 We father Iyer Jayaraman Subramanian and Mother Iyer Bhuvaneshwari Jayaraman have changed our minor son's name from Adityan Jayaraman to Iyer Adityan Jayaraman as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14148 I have changed my name from Kaiksha Hafiz Maqsood Khan to Kehkasha Amjad Khan as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14149 I have changed my name from Mohammed Farooq Abbas Bebal to Farooq Abbas Bebal as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14150 I have changed my name from Shabana Nasir Pathan to Shabnam Nasir Pathan as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14151 We father Mohamed Azim Abdullah Kapdi and Mother Shahin Mohamed Azim Kapdi have changed our minor son's name from Avesh Mohd Azim Kapdi to Awais Mohamed Azim Kapdi as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X-23447). C-14152

I have changed my name from Mukesh Kumar Nayak to Mukesh Kumar Denwal as per Affidavit dated 14/08/2013. C-14125

I Alex Tridade have changed my name to Victoria Alexio Trinidade as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 24/08/13. C-14139

I have changed my name from Mohammed Shabbir Vali Mohammed to Mohammed Shabbir Vali Mohammed Mansuri as per deed poll Affidavit. C-14153

I have changed my name from Imran Rafik Shaikh, to ‘Imran Rafik Chaugle’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/08/2013. C-14126

I Mr. Shamshuddin Barkat Ali have changed my name to Mr. Shamshuddin Barkat Ali Khan as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 24/08/13. C-14140

I have changed my name from Akbar Ali Husain Mutye, to ‘Akbar Hussain Ghare’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/08/2013. C-14127

I, Javed Munaawer Hashmi, have changed my name to Javed Munaawerali Hashmi as per deed poll Affidavit dated: 24/08/13. C-14141

I have changed my name from Zahra Mohammed Farooq Hallari to Zehara Mohammed Farooq Hallari as per Affidavit dated: 26/08/2013. C-14155

I have changed my name from Nurabebi Abdul Gafur Kazi, to ‘Nurjaha Kasim Sayyad’ as per Affidavit Dated: 21/08/2013. C-14128

I have changed my name from Madanraj Sohanraj Bafna to Madan Sohanraj Bafna as per Affidavit. C-14142

I have changed my name from Sabbir Asgarali Cyclewala to Sabbir Asgarali Mistry as per Affidavit dated: 24/08/2013. C-14156

I have changed my name from Khazem Jawadwala to Khozem Jawadwala as per Affidavit. C-14154

I have changed my name from Vinayanka Ashok Mahulkar to Vinay Ashok Mahulkar as per Affidavit. C-14161 I have changed my name from Sanjaykumar Chimanlal Mehta to Sanjay Chimanlal Mehta as per Affidavit. C-14162 I have changed my name from Shilpaben Sanjay Mehta to Shilpa Sanjay Mehta as per Affidavit. C-14163 I have changed my name from Kailashbhai Chhaganlal Rathod to Kailash Chhaganlal Rathod as per Affidavit. C-14164 I have changed my name from Shruti Kumari to Shruti Tripathi as per Affidavit. C-14165 We Mr. Sadanand Ashanna Gurram & Mrs. Shamala Sadanand Gurram have changed our child’s name from Aryan Sadanand Guram to Aryan Sadanand Gurram as per Affidavit. C-14166 I have changed my name from Sadanand Ashanna Guram to Sadanand Ashanna Gurram as per Affidavit. C-14167

We have changed our son’s name from Ammar Pokar to Ammar Sarwar Ahmed Poker as per Affidavit. C-14173

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I have changed my name from Sharon Meena Percy Dsouza to Sharon Bona Gomes as per Affidavit. C-14192 I have changed my name from Rameshbhai Veljibhai Gala to Ramesh Gala as per Affidavit. C-14193 I have changed my name from Akbar Mehboob Beg to Akbar Mehboob Baig as per Affidavit. C-14194 I have changed my name from Manda Manohar Gurav to Anagha Asheesh Acharekar as per Affidavit. C-14195 I have changed my name from Nagesh Yellappa Makadwala to Nagesh Yellappa Kunchikorve as per Affidavit. C-14196 I have changed my name from Sukaya Nagesh Makadwala to Sunkava Nagesh Kunchikorve as per Affidavit. C-14197 I have changed my name from Mohammed Wasif Zamirul Haq to Mohammed Wasif Siddique as per Affidavit. C-14198 I have changed my name from Nazir Ahmed Abdul Qadir to Nazir Ahmed Abdul Qadir Bubere as per Affidavit. C-14199 I have changed my name Shabnoor Begum to Shabnoor Begum Bubere as per Affidavit. C-14200 I have changed my name Hasina, Haseenabano W/o Abdur Rab from Hasinabano W/O Abdulrab Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-14201

I have changed my name from Shamla Sadanand Guram to Shamala Sadanand Gurram as per Affidavit. C-14168

I have changed my name from Shivaji Raoji Patel to Shavji Ravjibhai Patel as per Affidavit. C-14185

I have changed my name Usman S/o Abdur Rab to Abdul Usman S/o Abdulrab Shaikh As per Affidavit. C-14202

I have changed my name from Shyamla Sadanand Gurram to Shamala Sadanand Gurram as per Affidavit. C-14169

I have changed my name from Altaf Fidahusain Khandwawala to Husain Fidahusain Khandwawala as per Affidavit. C-14186

I have changed my name Mazloomnissa, Majrunnisa W/o Kamruzzama to Mazloomnisa W/o Qamruzzaman Khan as per Affidavit. C-14203

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I have changed my name from Nasreen Sarwar Ahmed Pokar to Nasreen Sarwar Ahmed Poker as per Affidavit. C-14172

I have changed my name from Muthukumar Pandian to Muthukumar Pandian Nadar as per Affidavit. C-14189

I have changed my name Azeem S/o Qamruzzama Khan to Azim S/o Qamruzzaman Khan as per Affidavit. C-14204 I have changed my name Rubinabi D/o Gulam Mohiuddin to Ruksana D/o Gulam Mohiuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-14205

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Superstitious IT seems as though the Congress-NCP led Democratic Front government only wakes up when there is an emergency situation. Otherwise what would explain its sudden alacrity with which it is moving on the issue if the ordinance banning superstition and inhuman practices in the aftermath of brutal murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar. The murder was most foul, and could have been avoided had the government not dragged its feet for well over two decades on the legislation sought by the late Dr Dabholkar. Even as we have ‘progressed’ as a society, there is

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in order to beget a child, fell prey to the machinations of a tantrik and in collusion with him, killed 10 children. The case shook the conscience of the state and thus began the battle for a law to ban superstitions such as these.

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to verbally abuse women emANOTHER heinous crime of ployees of a toll check post in rape this time in Mumbai and Nashik. So much so for the the response of the state has Sena’s proud identity that it been predictably infuriating respects women folk always as ever. Beyond the com- addressing them as ‘taiee’ pletely impractical solutions (sister). The state governments including offering women journalists police protection own crime statistics data rein the line of their duty, and leased just last week clearly empty platitudes, it is obvi- point towards the failure of ous that the rot begins from the government to get a grip the top. It is as if the govern- on the law and order situament is just trying to buy tion in the state. Be it the J. time and hoping that the rage Dey murder case or this latest blows over and the media case of gang rape, the state gets back to reporting other has nothing to offer to the things. Why should there not media. For quite a long time, be punitive action taken at the media in Maharashtra the top both in the govern- has been demanding a law ment and the police adminis- guaranteeing them protectration? Gone are the days tion against assault in the line of their duty, on the lines of when you could boast of the Mumbai police the one that offers protection being second best to the to doctors. But for reasons famed Scotland Yard. Today best known to the governthe general feeling is that it ment and the politicians, beDr. Narendra Dabholkar cannot even protect it’s own yond lip-service, seem to be developing. still a section of the weak and backyard. What the government fickle-minded, easily influenced, swayed and com- needs to answer make clear is pletely prone to superstition what happened to the crores and the occult. There are sev- of rupees that the centre sent WITH the Rupee hitting rock eral practices in rural India, to modernize the police bottom (hopefully) it does like throwing babies off tem- force, especially after 26/11. seem as if the overall gloomy There is still no decision on picture on the economic ple roof tops which need to be stopped installing CCTV cameras in front seems to have had a forthwith. But will the gov- major cities, and the deploy- telling effect on the economy ernment stop advertisements ment of security personnel and infrastructure in the of Baba Bangalis in suburban during wee and late hours in state. The prime example of it local trains or the spooky tel- not just suburban trains but is the much talked about evision serials or films that on the roads Mumbai Trans Harbour Link leaves lot to be desired. The (MTHL). Already more than seem to promote ghosts and black-magic? Certainly inhuman practices like offering human sacrifices to beget hidden treasures or ward off evil need to be banned for good. As Dr Dabholkar staunchly felt, there needs to be a rationalist and scientific approach in dealing with matters of faith and religion. There are some points of the proposed legislation dealing with religious rituals which have been the bone of contention between the believers and nonbelievers. The proposed law needs to be tested on the touchstone of the constitution on whether or not it in- CCTV cameras on BEST four decades old in the offing, fringes on the individual the buses appear to be just a the project which has been right to profess one’s religion. showpiece whilst there is this revived, has now already seen However, at the same time talk of providing WiFi on the Mumbai Metropolitan one cannot expect that the BEST buses. The night duty Region Development Austate to turn a blind eye to in- patrols and concept of secur- thority (MMRDA) offering human practices. Neither ing the neighbourhood have the fourth extension till Sephowever, does the law give been missing. tember 10 for bidders to file anyone the blanket legitiInstead, protection seems their bids. macy to threaten anyone to be meant for the law makAs a sweetener to the deal with strong faith. ers who parade their gun-tot- the MMRDA, has now danIdeally wrong notions or ing police to the electorate gled the carrot of the Worlithoughts need to be coun- that elects them, whom they Sewri elevated corridor. But tered with reasoning and not should be protecting in the that does not seem to have with murder. The most clas- first place. Just as we speak deterred IRB from pulling out sic case of black-magic re- about the heinous gangrape of the bidding fray on the lated serial murders in the of the woman photo-journal- grounds that the government state was the 1970’s Manwath ist, in another despicable act is not helping it to recover on case in Parbhani district, little known Shiv Sena MLA the Rs 500 crore investment where a middle aged woman, Anil Kadam had the audacity on toll check post infrastruc-

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ture that it built in Kolhapur. It is a region where the writ of the government on recovery of taxes and civic dues on services offered is simply and blatantly disregarded. The MMRDA too appears to have made up its mind that if the MTHL does not get off the drawing board, then it will link the Worli-Sewri elevated corridor with the Eastern Freeway. The slow down on the infrastructure front can be gauged from the fact that no new big ticket infrastructure

projects are really taking off, they are only being talked about. The same holds true for power projects as well with not a word being said about 10 power projects that were talked about almost a decade ago. The government too is now focusing on the on-going projects, even if this means inaugurating halfcomplete projects in an election year just to garner few votes.

Goof-up

Anil Deshmukh

ONE might ask as to what is in a name? Well everything, if you are sensitive to public feelings. Last week the state Congress unit made a horrific goof-up while offering its condolence on the tragic murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar. Instead of referring to the surname as Dabholkar, it sent out condolence messages to the media referring to one Mudholkar, which it hastily later retracted.

Another memorable one was during the regime of the Shiv Sena-BJP. The then Cultural Affairs Minister Anil Deshmukh while at a cultural function, had asked actor Mohan Gokhale to come up on stage. He would have been startled if Mr Gokhale had come up, for the actor had passed away just before the event. It even prompted the late Bal Thackeray to hold his head in his hands and remark, “Take this for our cultural minister”.

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the past inside the Shakti Mills compound. Hours after the crime, Bengali with his three friends, who were not involved in the gang-rape, visited Saat Rasta Investigators learned that junction in Byculla just outboth, Bengali and Ansari, are side the office of Unit-2. This the main accused from visit by Bengali along with his among the five arrested in the trio friends was just to check case. The duo played a major the atmosphere outside the role in orchestrating the rape unit office. He noticed that on the journalist, said a police the crime branch cops were officer privy to the probe, adding that the two took all precautions to destroy evidence and threatened the victim with dire consequences. It was Bengali who raped the victim twice, said the inDuring the course of vestigators. “Bengali was the investigations police learnt first among the five accused that all the accused are to rape the girl and after the habitual and were visiting red other four accused raped the light areas in Kamathipura, girl one-by-one, Bengali Faras Road and Alexandra in again raped her before leavSouth Mumbai. This, police ing the victim and her male learnt from their friends, who friend, who was tied up with led the cops at the places his own waist belt, informed visited by the five accused. sources in the crime branch. Also, these accused used to If the crime branch sources visit video parlours in are to be believed, then three Madanpura and Pydhonie of the accused have conareas, which are famous for fessed to committing similar showing blue-films. such offences against girls in along with Ansari, said police.

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not scurrying about and that the police cars were moving as they normally did, which made him relax, said the police.Bengali’s three friends were neither aware about his Thursday’s offence nor about his purpose for visiting the place in Saat Rasta outside crime branch unit. Subsequently, the four went to Nariman Point and loitered around near the promenade opposite NCPA till around 3 am of Friday morning. On Friday morning, at 7.15 am, Bengali switched off his mobile phone learning about the police’s intensive manhunt for the culprits of the gang-rape.

Ansari’s arrest According to a crime branch officer, on Friday afternoon, Ansari switched off his mobile and left for Delhi. It was only on Saturday that he had called one of his close relatives, whose mobile phone was being monitored by sleuths from the crime branch, and informed him that he was safe. The accused smartly avoided mentioning his location to the relative. However, the crime branch traced the location of the mobile number with which Ansari had called and learned that he was in Delhi. On Sunday, the owner of the mobile number was tracked, who led the cops to Ansari and the latter was arrested from Ashok Vihar area in Delhi. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

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GOING HARD ON JUNKIES

Municipal workers toil in hectic pace after a pipeline burst with a huge crater formed near the Girgaum Chowpatty, on Saturday. However, the very next day, on Sunday, the scene was different altogether. The crater virtually non-existent and the roads levelled back to its original shape. Meanwhile, the western suburb and some pockets in city and eastern suburbs will face water cut on Monday and Tuesday as the civic body decided to carry out repair work of a bypass valve at Chinchavali on Monday and Tuesday. The repair work will result 10 per cent water cut in entire western suburbs from Bandra to Dahisar and Wards A, B, C, D and E in city and N and S ward in the Eastern suburbs. The BMC had requested people to store water on the previous day and cooperate.

Cracks develop in legal building, as MBMC starts razing the illegal one By Suresh Golani

hanks to thoughtless and carelessness of the demolition squad in the MiraBhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), perilous cracks have developed in the interiors as well as exteriors of a building adjacent to an illegal construction which is now under process of demolition. A team led by demolitionin-charge, Srikrishna Mohite, started work to raze a fourstorey structure which had been illegally constructed on a Recreation Ground (RG) marked land in the Kanakia Complex area of Mira Road, on Monday. The squad pressed the services of a JCB excavator whose operator, unmindful about its impact on the adjacent structure, continued giving huge jolts to create holes on the illegal one.

Cracks on the beams of the adjacent building in Mira Road. According to local residents, the building had been partly demolished in 2006, however construction began in December last year. “We had not only intimated the civic administration about the illegal re-construction, but also requested them to

take precautionary measures while razing the structure, so as to ensure that the nearby structures are not harmed. But our pleas went unheeded,” alleged society chairman Vivita Naik. It should be noted that in a similar incident, the owner of an industrial unit in Bhayandar (East) had incurred huge losses after the part of an illegal structure being demolished by the MBMC came crashing down on his premises. This apart from the tragic case in which two JCB operators were buried alive three years back while trying to pull down an illegal structure in the utmost unprofessional manner. All these instances have exposed the chinks in the demolition system of the MBMC which allegedly deploys, unskilled JCB operators and daily wage labourers for demolition activities.

City police intensify raids against drug users and addicts, rounding up more than 300 and booking many under NDPS act By Zuber Ansari

found to be containing any porn movies or clips. For the last two days, the he Mumbai police, in collaboration with the police, with the help of ANC Anti Narcotic Cell operatives, have raided many (ANC) has intensified its ac- places in Bandra, Jogeshwari, tions against junkies who fre- Malwani, Kalina, Vakola, etc quent isolated places in where most of the druggies are usually found, and have various parts of the city. More than 300 addicts and booked many of them under users have been rounded up the Narcotic Drugs and Psyby the police in all 93 police chotropic Substance (NDPS) stations during the last two Act. Talking to ADC, Assistant days, in a delayed reaction to the horrific gang rape incident Commissioner of Police of a photo-journalist inside (ACP-ANC) D.D. Kale said, the Shakti Mills compound on "After this horrific incident, drug addicts have become Thursday evening. As the rapists all happen to the big challenge, so we are be drug abusers, the 12 zonal first concentrating on trapDCPs have been asked to take ping the suppliers who are appropriate action against mainly responsible for makdrug users found sitting at ing it available to the conisolated places, and have sumers. We have come to been instructed to book them know that many are purchasunder additional charges if ing drugs from suppliers who their mobile phones were operate from Thane. Our

team is conducting raids on various places and this will now continue in future as well." Sources from Mumbai Police confirmed that more than 300 addicts were brought to the GT Hospital in the city for medical checkups, and more than a hundred have been booked under the NDPS Act. Local police officers sense trouble because many drug abusers demand drugs while in detention and create scene inside the lock-up, sometimes falling unconscious. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP-VIII) N.D. Chavan said, "We has intensified our action against drug addicts and users in my jurisdiction and have booked more than 40 of them under NDPS Act, on the basis of their medical test reports."

Denied ‘tranquilisers’, mob ransacks chemist shop in Nalasopara By Suresh Golani

into the crime. People, especially from the younger generation are falling addicts to anti-anxiety

50-year-old chemist invited the ire of a frenzied mob, who not only mounted a violent assault on him and his four employees, but also ransacked the shop in Nalasopara, late on Friday night. Reason -- the chemist insisted medical prescription to dispense stress buster tablets (sleeping pills) which have been listed under the scheduled drugs category. According to the police, an unidentified man walked into Rajsukh Medical & General Stores, in the Taaki Road area of Nalasopara (East) and asked for a strip of Alprax pills or Calmpose tablets. Since the medicine are tran-

and tranquillizing pills which are easy to obtain and viewed as safer than street drugs. It should be noted that as per

the Drug and Cosmetic Control Act, scheduled drugs can’t be sold without a doctor’s prescription.

High on drugs, teens found unconscious in local

The medical store in Nalasopara. (Right) The store after ransacking. quillizers, which come under the scheduled drug category, Bhagat insisted on a doctor’s prescription. Enraged over Bhagat’s flat refusal, the accused joined by his eight to ten accomplices mounted a violent attack on Bhagat and his four staffers. The miscreants then went on to ransack the shop by break-

ing glass showcases and decamped with Rs.22,000 cash kept in the counter. While a case under Sections 147, 148 and 324 of the Indian Penal Code, has been registered, the police have detained one suspect for questioning his alleged role

A teenaged couple heavily under the influence of drugs made on-duty GRP police personnel spend a couple of anxious hours at Virar railway station on Saturday. According to the police, they were informed by some commuters about a young couple who were lying in a semiconscious condition inside the second class compartment of Churchgate-bound train, which had just ended its journey at Virar station. A police team reached the spot and after failed attempts to revive their conscious, immediately rushed the couple to Bhagwati

Hospital. Investigations revealed that both the youngsters (boy aged 20 and girl 18 years) are residents of Mira Road, who had boarded a Virar-bound local train from Bandra. “It appears that both were high on drugs, and failed to get down at Mira Road after plunging into a semi-conscious state. However investigations were on to ascertain if they had voluntary consumed some psychotropic substance or had been forcefully drugged,” said an investigating officer.

Students of Ryan Intl School discover asteroid

By A Staff Reporter

wo students of the Ryan International School, Gurgaon, have discovered an asteroid, a feat confirmed by the international scientific community. The asteroid has been provisionally named as 2013 PR and is waiting to be placed in the world’s official minor body catalogue maintained by the International Astronomical Union (Paris). Balachandra Routhu and Ayush Gupta, both class 10 students of Ryan International School, Sohna Road, Gurgaon made the discovery in July as part of the All India

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vanced training provided by SPACE, analysed the images of the sky taken with the 24” 32” and 30” telescopes located at the Astronomical Research Institute (ARI) observatory, at Charleston, Illinois (US) to make original discoveries of asteroids and near earth objects (NEO) with the help of a software. Dr Patrick Miller, director, IASC confirmed: “The students are just one step closer to having the asteroid numbered and placed in the world’s official minor body catalogue maintained by the International Astronomical Union (Paris).” Sachin Bahmba, Chairman and Managing Director,

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HERE COMES THE LORD… Volunteers of Chandanwadi Ganpati Mandal during a procession taking a huge Ganesha idol to the pandal for the upcoming Ganesha festival, near Chinchpokli, on Sunday.

Now ‘toilet’ structures to come under ‘audit’ in Mira-Bhayandar By Suresh Golani

Dr. A. F. Pinto, Chairman, Ryan Group congratulating Balachandra Routhu and Ayush Gupta, of Ryan International School, Sohna Road, Gurgaon.

By Khushboo Panjabi

ince the last year, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has failed to appoint a contractor for garbage collection and transportation in the city; the matter has been pending with the Urban Development Department (UDD) and tenders have not been floated. At the general body meeting held on Thursday, members of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) denied that there were issues regarding garbage collection and transportation. The Opposition attack weakened after NCP corporatorVaibhav Gaikwad gave in to the concerns raised by the Congress. Gaikwad alone

SPACE Group, and the man behind this project, said “Congratulations to the students of Ryan International School, for Provisional discovery of Main Belt Asteroid. SPACE has not only successfully implemented astronomy and space science curriculum in Indian education system but has also been able to provide such platforms to the students where they distinctively contribute in scientific discoveries at a very early age.”

GARBAGE RATES DIRTY NMMC spoke on the issue, saying, “Policy of equal pay and equal work has been adopted, but it cannot be reduced anymore. Prior to this, the NMMC’s labour licence was also cancelled as we were not successful in honouring our salary commitments. We cannot reduce the wages of the workers who collect the garbage.” The state had been directed by the Urban Development Department (UDD) to give minimum wages to the employees. The directives of UDD had come in after the Navi Mumbai District Congress

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Asteroids Search Campaign (AIASC) by SPACE Foundation held in collaboration with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (LASC), a statement from SPACE said. Speaking about the achievement, founder chairman of the Ryan Group, Dr. Augustine F. Pinto, said, “It is indeed a great pride for India, brought by these two young Ryanites!” The participants, who receive specialized and ad-

fter the collapse of a less than 5-yearold municipal toilet in Bhayandar, the civic administration has decided to gear itself in prevention and improvement mode. This was revealed by Municipal Commissioner Suresh Kakani, who has hinted at initiating an assessment of public toilets, to seek stability status, their usage and footfall requirements as per the need of the area. It should be noted that a public toilet constructed by a private municipal contractor near the Hindu Crematorium in Bhayandar (West) collapsed on Thursday night. Fortunately no one was inured in the mishap. While it has been alleged that the Mira-Bhayandar Munic(Above) Debris of the collapsed toilet in ipal Corporation (MBMC) had failed to Bhayandar. (Left) One of the MMRDA-funded take note of the sub-standard constructoilets. tion work, the civic administration has Rs.36 crore had been allotted to the claimed that the structure was identified MBMC for the construction of toilet as vulnerable and demolition work to blocks at the rate of Rs.1 lakh per unit, raze it was already underway. across the region. “Demolition was already on, but the The corporation has to provide just structure collapsed midway. However, space, water and electricity for the toilet this does not relieve us of our responsiblocks. However, several double-storey bilities. We will examine all other toilet toilet blocks are now pictures of utter blocks across the twin-city and take corneglect with overflowing sewerage, brorective steps and enhancement where ken pipelines and broken doors. Most of needed,” said Kakani, who added that Notably, under the Mumbai Metro- the toilets have been built without much the MBMC was contemplating to rope in social organisations and voluntary politan Region Development Authority thought given to the location. Hence, groups for the proper upkeep and main- (MMRDA) sponsored ‘Nirmal Abhiyaan’ many are located in places where they project, funds amounting more than are not required. tenance of public toilets.

chief Dashrath Bhagat lodged a complaint with the chief minister’s office, claiming that

the rates which will be offered to the contractor for the collection of garbage was very

general body which decided to hold on to its old rate of Rs.1,504 per metric tonne. Gaikwad added, “The price of diesel in the year 2007 was high and this amounted ulti- half as compared to the price mately to wastage of money of of the fuel today. The decline of the rupee also means the the common man. In September 2012, during possibility of diesel prices the general body meeting of going up.” The NCP corporaNMMC, a rate of Rs.1,504 per tor pointed out that the report metric tonne for garbage was which was submitted by the decided upon to be given to BMC additional commisthe contractor for a tenure of sioner, Mohan Adtani, says seven years starting from the that garbage transportation year 2012, which was later contract should be given on amended to Rs.35 crore annu- the basis of the block. Bhagat ally and Rs.235 crore for a said, “The issue will be studied and if there is a need, we will tenure of seven years. The new proposal by the again approach the chief minadministration at Rs.1,233 per ister. If Rs.66 crore of taxpaymetric tonne for garbage in ers’ money is saved it will be the city, was rejected by the good news.”

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Rape trial: Judiciary proceedings must be changed A

fter the horrible gang rape of ‘Nirbhaya’ in Delhi, the government passed new rape laws in March. What is a matter for grave concern, the new laws appear to have had no impact on the rape situation in the country. In fact, there has been an increase in rape cases. The Mumbai gang rape and the way the Nirbhaya case is going on in the court, shows something is wrong. It looks like what is necessary is to change not so much the rape laws but to monitor the implementation of them. It is becoming increasingly clear that the judicial procedures in a rape case need to be changed. All is not well with the way a trial is conducted. Drastic changes are necessary. Consider the way how the Nirbhaya case which has been put on a fast track is going on. The trial began in January and it is still not completed. What is necessary is that a time frame has to be fixed. All cases must be completed within – at the most – three months. Frequent adjournments asked by lawyers must not be allowed. The entire judicial procedure must be changed. Special courts trying only rape cases must be set up. This will help speedy trial of rape cases. There are thousands of pending rape cases in courts. The criminals get bail and they know they can manage to get ‘not guilty’ verdict. The number of convictions in rape cases is very low. Well, those convicted must get life sentence and those who murder the victim must attract a death sentence. Is it possible that the government does not want to pass tough laws because they may adversely affect the interests of some rapists who are in Parliament?

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JOKE doing the rounds is that for the first time the cost of need, comfort and luxury is the same. Thanks to the UPA Government, you can buy onions, petrol and beer at more or less the same price. This should at least embellish the egalitarian credentials of the Sonia Gandhi-led dispensation in New Delhi. We seem to be well and truly on our way to socialist nirvana. With the Finance Minister engaged in clamping down the pre-reforms capital controls, while simultaneously chanting, parrotlike, all-is-well-there-is-no-need-for-panic, the mounting economic crisis is there for all to see. It has crippled the manufacturing sector, bled share markets, extracted major value out of the rupee. Investor confidence is at an all-time low. Yet, the Government remains in denial. In 2003-04 when the NDA ceded power, the growth rate was nearly nine percent. There was a current account surplus of over $ ten billion. Short-term debt was slightly above $ four billion. Interest rates were pared down from the high of 12 percent when the NDA came to power to a little under six percent when it demitted office. Above all, prices of essential commodities, including onions, were under control. Now, in 2013, you are sitting on a mountain of external debt, a good part of which is due for repayment next year. Because of the sharp depreciation of the rupee, buying dollars at Rs.65 to repay the loan, while you had taken it at Rs 45 a dollar, would inflict immense pain. Current account deficit is over $80 billion and is set to rise further. To pay the external debt, the Government will have to borrow more dollars. That will further pressure the price-line. But by raising customs duty on flat screen TVs, or reducing limits on how many dollars individuals can transfer out per annum, you do not even begin to skim the surface of the problem. Instead of such tinkering, the honest way would be to go to the IMF. That alone can stop the rupees’ free-fall. Unfortunately, electoral considerations prevent the one sure-fire way of stanching the open currency wound. Apologists of the UPA seek to exonerate it for the current economic meltdown, arguing that Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, etc., too are undergoing a difficult phase. (In any case it is unreasonable to expect that the US should not grow so that emerging markets can.) That is only partly true. For nearly five years when the US Fed had wide-opened the liquidity faucet to ward off the crisis triggered by the 2008 financial crisis, the UPA was in a state of stupor, what with ministers engaging in turf wars and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee going out of the way to hurt investor sentiment with his retrograde levies. Indeed, when the going was good and dollars were flowing in by the fistfuls, the Government took its eye off the economy. It was engaged in fire-fighting scams, CAG, the apex court, the Opposition et al. Notably, during the five-year period ending 2011-12, for every dollar that came in, 65 cents went out, mostly as investment by Indian businesses. Now those chickens are coming home to roost. Of course, you cannot blame industrialists for investing abroad; you had destroyed the domestic investment environment. With Jairam Ramesh sitting on project clearances, refusing to strike a balance between environment protection and growth, and the Government in the grip of policy paralysis, businessmen per force had to exploit opportunities for expansion and growth outside. But how can you forgive the Finance Minister for not building a decent

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enough cushion for a rainy day when foreign capital was flooding the Indian markets. Had this been done, we would not be now worried about forex reserves. Nor would the rupee be under such pressure. Any honest analysis will conclude that it is a manmade crisis. The Government slept on the wheel for over four years. And the aam aadmi is being made to pay the costs of its profligacy and paralysis. Unfortunately, even now the Government refuses to accord priority to the economy over electoral considerations. The so-called food security scheme may not provide succor to the hungry and the poor, but is bound to further mar the economic scenario. An illconceived scheme is being pushed through at an inopportune time. In effect, it largely involves the clubbing together of various schemes already being implemented by State governments. But the motive is to hoodwink the voters. It is not that the quantity of grains to be supplied will be over and above what is already being given by the State Governments. No. The monthly quota of rice, wheat and coarse cereals being given to the BPL fami-

lims, Modi is anti-Muslim. Ajay Maken said that he always knew Modi was working only for the big business. Mango is an expensive fruit, only Modi can afford it. And, finally, Rahul Gandhi volunteered a comment: ‘My choice of fruit is allinclusive. I like bananas, mangoes, apples, etc. In fact, when I spend the night in a Dalit home, I eat olives, almonds, cashew nuts, etc.’ Amen.

Confusion in Delhi BJP

HE BJP leadership is convinced that the coming Delhi Assembly poll is theirs to lose. But nonetheless Vijay Goel is not the right candidate to be projected as chief minister. Ideally, a section of the party believes that Sushma Swaraj is a sure-fire winner should she agree to lead the campaign. That way she can also avenge the defeat fifteen years when at the last minute she was inducted as chief minister and had led the BJP campaign. Even though a majority of the leaders are convinced that Swaraj would throw an angry fit at the suggestion that she should lead the Delhi Assembly campaign, seeing it as a demotion when she fashions herself as a prime ministerial candidate, a section of the party argues that she can switch back to the central politics after becoming the Delhi Chief Minister for a few short months. After all the Delhi elections are due in November while the central poll is not due till May next year. Besides, with Modi certain to lead the BJP parliamentary campaign, Swaraj might find her role drastically diminished at the central level, especially when she is opposed to Modi becoming the prime ministerial candidate. Virendra Kapoor However, given the total confusion in the party, it is unlikely that Swaraj would agree to lies will remain unaltered. But the Congress lead the Delhi Assembly campaign. In case Party would seek to take credit for bringing she says no, which she is certain to, another the existing welfare schemes under a single leader whose name is being mentioned is rubric. At the ground level, it is unlikely to that of Smriti Irani. Currently a Rajya Sabha ameliorate the lot of the poor, even though member, Smriti has her roots in Delhi’s the number of people under the entitlement Lajpat Nagar. Born a Malhotra, she net might grow far beyond the estimated offi- switched to Mumbai after her marriage and cial poverty levels. That again is distortion of entry into television. the planning process. A forceful and intellectually sharp Meanwhile, if there is such a foreign ex- speaker, Smriti can make rings around change crunch why wouldn’t a top economic Shiela Dikshit. Besides, she belongs to no planner do his bit by selling his million-plus particular group in the BJP and enjoys dollar mansion in Washington and repatriat- the support of Narendra Modi. The only ing the proceeds back home. And why would- problem is that the entrenched groups in the n’t the neta class bring back the millions Delhi BJP led by the old and aging Vijay stashed abroad for use in the electoral bat- Kumar Malhotra, Vijay Goel, Vijender Gupta, tles ahead and, thus, doing something good etc., might not like to see an `outsider’ usurp for the country which in the first place had what they think is their right to head the camturned a majority of them from paupers into paign. Uncertainty in Delhi BJP might prove multi-millionaires. costly for the party.

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Modi’s favourite fruit

MARATHI language spoof seems to have caught the essence of the current antiModi campaign: anything goes to vilify the Gujarat Chief Minister. Apparently, on being asked by a reporter what was his favorite fruit, Modi paused for a moment before saying ‘mango.’ And that was a signal for his critics to chastise him. A slew of television channels got into the act, flashing the following ‘Breaking News.’ Digvijay Singh said Modi is elitist, he does not like banana, fruit of the aam aadmi. He said banana was also the favourite fruit of Mahatma Gandhi. But Modi being communal, does not like the Mahatma’s favourite fruit. Manish Tiwari added his bit, saying that Modi does not like guavas because it is green. Because green is the favourite color of Mus-

Propaganda between film songs

F Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit has unleashed a very expensive publicity campaign with an eye on the coming Assembly polls, so has the central government with the national electorate in view. Both governments have no compunction in undertaking party propaganda at taxpayers’ expense. But Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has done one better. A song written by the nominated Rajya Sabha member, Javed Akhtar, and sung by Bollywood singer, Sunidhi Chauhan, reflecting the theme of the Bharat Nirman ad blitz, is now frequently aired on AIR’s FM channels as part of the regular programs of Hindi film songs. The excuse is that it is being aired on popular demand. What next? Speeches of Congressmen between Bollywood numbers?

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Criminals are fearless because of corrupt politicians THE rape of the photojournalist in Mumbai has an almost eerie resemblance to the Delhi rape. The important question to be asked is what were the policemen doing? Shouldn’t they have been patrolling the area? Even if the culprits are caught the law will take its own course. The young lady has suffered. It is high time, that in such gruesome rape cases, the culprits are left to the people to be lynched hanged in public. Let their faces be exposed when they are paraded on TV and by the police in courts and let them be shamed. Above all, the Z+ and Z security should be withdrawn from VVIPs and ministers and they should be made to live without a security cover till they make this city a safe place to live in.

question the civilisation in a metropolis. The root of this problem emanates from the ubiquitous groups of spoilt brats defying the basic decency and decorum required in a public space. This coupled with today’s movie culture becomes infectious for the less privileged lacking mental hygiene, leading them to exploit women in isolated vicinities. These elements, of late, are proliferating and care two hoots for law, rule, morality and ethical values.

use of a Government which cannot assure the safety and security of citizens especially women, who are continuously exploited all through their lives? There is an all out cry to change the laws for heinous crimes like rape, but only changing them will be of no use. We need a strict implementation of laws without exceptions. The main aim of the Government is to continue its misgoverning using various enticements, concessions and appeasements to re-

— Joseph Mendes, Mumbai

THE gang rape of a journalist in Mumbai in a the neglected premises of a mill in Lower Parel mocks the Law and Order system and the

Are we a democracy? THE brutal murder of rationalist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar reveals the diabolically intolerant nature of certain sections of our society. In a democracy, each person OF has the right to express LETTER THE DAY his/her opinion. Others have an equal right to agree or disagree, but in a civilised manner. Rationalists are not against religion or

EASY ESCAPE: Loopholes in a corrupt administration create easy escape routes for rapists and other offenders such as these men, who should actually be put behind bars at the earliest. As damage control the government should recruit better qualified and trained personnel to keep a strict 24 hour in sensitive and isolated places as well as in local trains to induce caution and fear in the minds of crooks. This preventive mode could result in a reduction in the number of crimes and might make people respect the law. The strictest possible punishment with no provision for exemption should be meted out without any special consideration for juveniles. — T.M. Uday Shankar, Mumbai

RAPE cases are on the rise and the State and the Central Governments are unable to stop the menace. On the other hand, they wish to name the rape law in memory of Nirbhaya. What is the faith. They, however, rightly and for the betterment of society, speak out against religious fanaticism and blind faith, besides superstitious beliefs. Violence in the name of religion is a paradox as no religion advocates or condones such senseless acts. We must learn to cultivate harmony between emotion and reason. With such incidents on the rise can we truly call India the largest democracy? — Dr. Neville S. Bengali, Mumbai

For Hindus only? ONE of the clauses in the Anti-Superstition Law makes it an offence if a particular practice leads to the physical suffering of the person undertaking it. Many people walk long distances bare foot to fulfill a vow taken before God. Will they be arrested under the new Act? Also, in a particular religion, during a holy

main in power; something which we have been tolerating for far too long. It is indeed time to act and not just talk about the matter forever. — C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

— Govindan Unny, Mumbai

RAPE and molestation cases are on the increase in Mumbai. Women are scared to travel by public transport alone and night travel is almost always risky. It is shameful that a woman has been attacked in a local train. If crimes against women are not enough, we even see children being sexually assaulted by bus drivers and caretakers. The major drawback in the system is the light punishment meted out to molesters and rapists. Thus crimes are committed in broad daylight and the culprit has his ways to escape punishment. In some cases, women lack the courage to report the crime and the perpetrators get away.

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AFTER the gang rape of a young journalist in Mahalaxmi, people feel that the Central Government is not interested in being swift to implement the new law ‘protecting’ India’s women, introduced after the worst ever gangrape took place December 16, 2012 in the national capital. This law should promulgate the castration of such a criminal as he is nabbed. There is no need of capital punishment since this should suffice. Until swift and strict steps are taken, no woman will be safe in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata or other town and village in India. — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

THERE is a hue and cry over the gang rape of a woman in Mumbai – the ‘safe haven’ for working women. This is just not an attack on a woman but is also ethically brutal as she was helpless. In her attempt to safeguard the interest of the city through her work, she paid with her dignity and realised, rattled, that Mumbai has changed, not just in name but also in culture. Bombay was indeed different – a safe heaven for working women, but the new Mumbai has turned out to be a hell of sorts with no culture or care for de-

MUMBAI has turned into another Bihar or Delhi as women are being raped and molested without an iota of fright proving that our law and order has gone for a toss. The photojournalist who was gang raped by five men in spite of being accompanied by a male colleague clearly shows that women are no loner safe in the commercial capital of our country. In today’s age, we need to put technology in place and use it to nab offenders, particularly sexual predators. Also, cases of rapes and molestation should be tried in fast

month, severe penance is observed by followers of the faith, under which they deny themselves food through the day. Will the Act cover such pious deeds and jail the per-

son undertaking them? Further, the proposed enactment intends to ban animal sacrifice if it is conducted by the Hindu community only? Does this mean that non-Hindus are free

— S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

— Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sanpada

THE rape laws in India are weak, which is why we see multiple cases of rape occurring every day. The most tragic procedure in rape cases however, is the identification parade. In a majority of the cases, the victim is unable to identify the accused because of the intense trauma she has been through. Rape laws in India should be amended to uphold the dignity of women and to give rapists the maximum punishment. Rape cases should also be tried by women judges only, as male judges might favour the men in spite of them being found guilty. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili

to kill animals if their respective religions command them to? Are they immune to the provisions of the new law? — Arun Malankar, Santa Cruz

Is there ‘good’ in god men? THE print as well as the electronic media seems to have formed a tribunal and passed the unanimous verdict that the spiritual guru accused in the alleged rape of a teenager is guilty. Even before the police could complete their preliminary investigations in the matter, the fourth estate has reached its own conclusion. What happens if the complaint turns out to be false? Will the media submit an apology to the godman? — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

PERSECUTED: Anti-Superstition activist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar was killed for his progressive thoughts, by intolerant factions.

courts with a stern punishment meted out to those found guilty and as a stern reminder to future offenders. Prostitution should be legalised and made approachable with health cards, so that the frustrated can satisfy their lust and frustration in a legalised way rather than committing crimes in public and creating panic in the city.

— Crishna S. Kumar, Dombivli

THE rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai in broad daylight is shocking. While several factors have been taken into consideration, one needs to look at the mind-set of Indian men who come from a largely patriarchal society and consider women only as objects of pleasure. They therefore cannot see women wearing western clothes and living independent lives without doubting their characters. These men need to be told that what a woman is wearing or what career she takes up is her choice and without her consent, men have absolutely no right to connect with her in any way. This has to be enforced on a war footing by law enforcement authorities. Without fear of the law, perverted men continue eveteasing, molesting, raping and abusing women.

pendents, children, the aged and women. For this, it is the administration that should be blamed, and not drugs addicts or antisocial elements. Our administrators allow criminals to run free and do as they please. Why has Mumbai lost its peace, morals and ethics? All because of a corrupted administration and government that rules this city now. It is time for people to throw this worthless team out and teach them a lesson for their lackadaisical attitude.

WHY do self proclaimed godmen forget to add another ‘o’ in their

title and behave ‘good’? Is it their over confidence of being ‘closer’ to God that some times makes them go astray? Or are they just ‘odd men’ who have faced some sort of rejection in their lives and act ‘oddly’ in the name of being ‘godly’? The base of every religion or philosophy is to be good not just to mankind but even to animals and plants. One does not have to sit in sadhana and leave the world to reach closer to God. If the allegations against Asaram Bapu are proven right will he come down to the level of a common man or will those common men who have also been charged with such heinous crimes be ‘elevated’

GUILTY? Asaram Bapu has been accused of rape by a minor, an allegation that he claims is an attempt to tarnish his image. to the position of ‘god men’ since there will hardly be any difference between the two. — Abdul Monim, New Delhi

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Examination There is a written Examination of 40 marks and the time allotted is 2 hours. You will be able to finish the examination well within the time and also have enough time to go through your answers. So, before you start writing your answers, go through the question paper. Answer each main question on a new page. After each sub question leave a line. Write neatly. Attempt all questions even if there is a choice, if you are sure of the answers.

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Apuraj Barooahlata and Lata Mangeshkar thorities in Mumbai and puraj Barooah, a planning to attempt the feat Guinness record in a stadium," he says. In 2011, Barooah entered holder for his works of scratch art, will present the Guinness records for melody queen Lata creating the longest scratch Mangeshkar with a unique art piece in London. His gift on her 84th birthday -- a work - 20.30 metres long portrait made with cups and 1.4 metres wide -- confilled with tea of different tained 40 pictures of world folk dances including the fahues, reports PTI. And in the process, he will mous Bihu dance of Assam. Scratch art or scratchattempt to create the world's first tea mosaic, a board art is a technique feat to be monitored by where drawings are created Guinness records officials in using sharp knives and tools for etching into a thin layer Mumbai. "25,000 tea cups filled of white China clay which is with various brewed liquor coated with black ink but will be placed in such a way Barooah developed his own that they resemble the por- style which he calls Bromide trait of Lataji. Only tea and Scratch Art. It involves scratching bromilk will be used in the cups. No colour will be used. The mide paper with a razor portrait will measure 60 sq blade to reveal reds, orm (6mx10m)," Barooah told anges, yellows and whites PTI from Dibrugarh in beneath the exposed black face of the paper. Assam from where he hails. Barooah also spearThe effort will be made on headed an attempt last year September 28. "This will be my own way whereby more than a lakh to pay tribute to the living people in Assam gathered legend. I spoke to Lataji and along the banks of the river she is also very eager to see Brahmaputra and sang the national anthem to enter the result," Barooah says. "I am in touch with au- the Guinness records.

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n the first article on French Composite we spoke of the structure and composition of the new French Composite text book for Std X, ‘Le Francais, c’est un passe partout’ which has been introduced from this academic year. Keeping in mind that at the end of the academic year you will be appearing for a public examination for the first time, care has been taken to see that there is no overload of information or too much new grammar to be learnt. At the same time, there is enough to sustain your interest and keep your curiosity alive. By now, you should be familiar with the text book and be aware that each lesson is divided into various sections each of which addresses a theme or a sub-topic. In this article we will explore the first three sections namely .1, .2 and .3 of all four lessons. Each lesson opens with a map of France, highlighting the region that you are going to study and introducing you to the theme of the lesson. This is followed by mots-clés (clues) which give you an idea of what you are going to learn. The Texte de départ (.1) of all lessons opens with a dialogue between young French and Indian students and through their interaction, the theme of the lesson is introduced and developed. You can listen to the dialogue on the CD which will familiarise you with the manner in which French is spoken. Lesson 1 deals with the region of Normandie. In the first section, Texte de départ (1.1), you will be acquainted with this region which lies to the North West of France and discover what it has to offer and its famous personalities. In keeping with the need to be aware of the importance of protecting our environment, there are signboards in French as part of the lesson. Lesson 2 takes you to the South of France to the region of Provence. This region is well known for its cultural festivals particularly the theatre festival in Avignon and the Cannes Film Festival. With quite a high Indian representation at this film festival, most film buffs (among whom you will find a large proportion of urban Indian students) know about this prestigious event. This region has great commercial importance. You will also be introduced to an old but well known song ‘Sur le pont d’Avignon’, with which almost every French student is familiar. Lesson 3 introduces you to the world of gastronomy and the culinary specialities of various regions in France. Just as Indian students discover French delicacies, so also do French students discover Indian dishes, and in the process both become acquainted with each other’s food habits. Lesson 4 presents contemporary France to the reader. Here you meet four personalities from different walks of life who have captured the imagination and the interest of the people. If India had Mother Teresa, France had Abbé Pierre. Then, there is, Marion Cotillard who has made a name for herself in the celluloid world and Thierry Henri whom every football fan has heard of. You are also introduced to the poet Grand Corps Malade or GCM as he is popularly known. Let us now proceed to the second section (.2) Vocabulaire. This section gives you a list of new words and expressions used in the lesson relating to the theme of the text as well as expressions that are useful; for example how to express your agreement or to refuse politely or to wish someone on an occasion. These are essential as they enable you to use language in a more natural manner and prevent it from becoming pedantic. The third section (.3) Texte supplémentaire, as the title suggests, complements the Texte de départ and expands its scope. In lesson one, which deals with the region of Normandie, this section has two postcards, the first about a visit to Giverny, to the house of the celebrated painter Monet with its magnificent gardens and the second about a popular dish ‘crêpe’ a thin pancake. In lesson two, you study the region of Provence with its cultural festivals. You learn when they are held and are introduced to La Fête de la Musique which has become a popular international festival. In lesson three, you learn about the gastronomy and culinary specialities of France and a traditional French festival is described in the form of an email. In lesson four you are introduced to contemporary France and some well known personalities. You discover the lifestyle and tastes of the youth of France and the gadgets that are popular. Young people everywhere are the same and cannot do without their gizmos like cell

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slowdown,” says Manish Tiwary, Executive Director, Hindustan Unilever. By Mayura Shanbaug Describing that slowdown is an here seems to be gloom and opportunity to start investing, Tiwary doom every where in the coun- says, “In a tough economic situation try, so one expects the retail we need to value loyal customers, industry to follow suit. To a cer- work harder and smarter, evolve busitain extent they are right, but the voic- ness model every quarter.” “Most es of the captains of the industry importantly we need to learn to live unanimously say that the 1.2 billion with the crisis and be optimistic Indian buyers will keep their business- because when the cycle turns we will es going. And this difficult time is just benefit,” he adds. Tim Eynon, Business Head of another learning curve for them to strategize differently and write the Provogue, admits that the current sitIndian retail story all over again…. According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the Indian retail market is worth $500 billion (around Rs. 30 trillion today). Modern retail accounts for $45 billion of this and is growing at a higher rate than the overall market. By 2015, BCG estimates that the market will be worth $775 billion, of which modern retail will constitute $80-85 billion. And how the India of today is going to achieve the target especially when the going seems to be getting tougher uation is a new reality for the brand which prompted them to look harder by the day? According to a study ‘Vision 2020’ at their business model. “Retailing is by Technopak, a management con- very expensive in India, we have to sulting firm, and presented at the evaluate continuously,” he says. ‘International Retail Leaders Summit’, Provogue recently went online and corporatised retail will grow from the also got in to the franchisee model of current 8% share of Indian retail to business. “The numbers at our online 24% share by 2023 on the strengths store is very encouraging, it is expectof continued large share of private ed to drive volume for us… the marconsumption in Indian economy, gins are also higher online,” says growth of alternate retail, continued Eynon. Provogue is also co branding spirited response from pure play with other brands to push their merretailers and continued growth of mer- chandise. It will also be associated chandize brands as exclusive brand with Indian motor racing group soon, retailers…”E-tailing will emerge as a which is expected to boost sales. For Avani Dawda, CEO, Starbucks key alternate retail channel which will drive the growth of corporatized India, it is a different story as retail,” says Ankur Bisen, Vice Starbucks is a joint venture of two strong partners, the mighty Tatas and President, Technopak. “Nearly $ 21 billion (56% of total Starbucks, which has experience of corporatized retail) comes from the operating in many countries. Dawda top 24 cities that contribute to 30% of says there is no pessimism in the the total retail basket,” he says. group as we are still gauging how the “Going forward, penetration of corpo- consumers react in a cycle. “We are ratized retail beyond these urban cen- confident that our business model is right and we are expanding at a comtres will drive growth,” he adds. But what if the current situation fortable pace,” she says.The “Rupee prevails? “We are not that worried crisis will affect us, but it is too early to right now as FMCG is last hit during a say how much,” she adds.

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Echoing similar sentiments, Devendra Chawla, President Food Bazar, Future Group, feels that the modern retail in India is in its infant stage with low penetration. “I am very optimistic as modern trade is a driver by which the benefits trickle down to other sectors or companies,” says Chawla. A “Retail store is like a theatre and multi sensorial experiences can beat the slowdown,” he feels. Food Bazar has adopted a strategy to sell larger packs which have proved very profitable as the larger packs are sold more than the smaller ones according to the sales figures. “We do lots of occasion based marketing like Independence day sales, which has been very successful for the company,” he says. However, Harish Bijoor, Brandexpert & CEO, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc. feels that this is ostensibly depressing time and that discount sales are like a disease for retail. “Discounts bites into your margins which is a scary thing,” he says. 36% of the sales value comes from discount sales. Bijoor feels the real retail story is that ‘Kirana stores’ of the country are not discounting. Even though there seems to be wishful thinking every where, but the stark reality that exists points otherwise. Many large Indian conglomerates, including the Aditya Birla Group and the Tata group, that have ventured into the business are finding profits hard to come by. India’s largest retail group, Future Group, is in the midst of a strategic and financial restructuring brought about by years of rampant and often indiscriminate expansion. At a consolidated level, the group had debt of Rs. 6,985 crore (including Rs. 1,554 crore of convertible debentures) on its books as on 31 December. And aggressive start-ups such as Subhiksha Trading Services Ltd and Vishal Retail Ltd are either going out of business or being sold. Meanwhile, several foreign retailers, emboldened by the new policy, are knocking on the doors of the Indian market, although they have been unnerved by happenings at Bharti Walmart, a joint venture

between Bharti Enterprises Ltd and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., which is being investigated by a government agency over allegations that it flouted rules regarding investments in retail that have since been eased with the firm’s chief executive officer Raj Jain resigning abruptly in June this year. “Indian retail sector is very difficult and complex to enter not only for foreign investors but also for Indians as well,” says Govind Shrikhande, MD, Shoppers Stop. He points out that in India; 7%-

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25% of your profits go in paying the rent. Moreover, there is an additional tax on it. “India is the only country in the world which levies 14% service tax on the rent. The government needs to under stand that it is the rent is the cost incurred not the profit made,” he says. Retailers are fighting a case in the Supreme Court against this legislation. The “India story will happen only when Legislations of this country will change,” says Shrikhande.

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rands are built on trust. Brands are built by marketers who have commitment and dedication. A consumer trusts brands and sometimes, takes the risk of consuming and indulging in them, because a consumer has vishwas in the brand. In my opinion, brands are built on vishwas and atma-vishwas – meaning, trust and confidence. It could be a biscuit brand or it could a linen brand, it could be a technology brand or it could be a service brand, it could be consumer durable brand or it could be a textile brand – all brands are built on vishwas and atma-vishwas. Why is that some consumers, over generations continue to consume brands with full faith? Why is that they make their parents and children also consume the same brand? Why is it that, they would pay a higher price for a better quality brand rather than save money by buying a cheap and poor quality brand? The answer lies in the need of consumers wanting to look after the welfare and well being of their family. The answer lies in the consumer wanting to give the best in terms of quality and happiness to their family. The question to be asked is, “if consumers are committed and dedicated to the family’s welfare, should not the marketers be committed and dedicated to the welfare of consumers? In my opinion there are three main things which lead to consumers’ delight and consequently there being growth of companies. The first and foremost is commitment to quality. Under no circumstance, should companies compromise on quality or cut corners while producing or serving products and services. In my opinion the second thing is commitment to service. It is very important to understand that consumers are human beings. They buy with the mind and heart. Decisions are rational as well as emotional and hence, it becomes important that marketers are sensitive to the feelings of consumers in terms of providing them world class service. Finally the third thing is dedication to consumers. Consumers want to be loyal to brands and companies. However sometimes because of neglect and non-dedicated behaviour by companies, consumers desert them. If companies are dedicated to consumers, consumers will be loyal to them. Loyalty of consumers is earned and it requires a huge investment of time and patience to build trust. Consumers are committed to you if you are committed to them. Consumers are dedicated to your brand if you are dedicated to their benefits. Brands are built with commitment and dedication and are definitely not built in a day. Today’s consumers are extremely sensitive to the kind of attention paid to them. If you take care of them, they are loyal to you. If you do not care about them and neglect them, they switch to another brand. In conclusion I would say build brands and make them with commitment and dedication and consumers will be happy and companies will grow. Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved. Jagdeep Kapoor can be contacted at jk@samsika.com

India’s Growth Is Unstoppable MUMBAI | MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013

By Khushboo Panjabi

he falling rupee has raised serious concerns about the state of India's economy. The woes being faced by the Government at the Centre has shaken the global faith in India’s growth story, with FIIs and investors having second thoughts on their investments in the country. The Government’s reaffirming commitment towards the nation’s growth story and allaying fears of India staring at an economical and financial crisis, Sanjay Jha, National Spokesperson, Congress (I), spoke on a `A Defining Decade-Why India’s Growth is Unstoppable’ on 22nd August. Shailesh Vaidya, President, IMC said, “The Indian economy is currently facing tough times. Factors like high social sector spending, a fiscal deficit amounting to 5% of the GDP using the backdrop of the global financial crisis, a farm loan waiver, besides high minimum support prices to farmers, all combined to weaken our fiscal position and stoke food inflation affecting the Aam Aadmi the most.” Jha exclaimed, “India is a young democracy, vibrant in nature and a radically transformed country. Today India is a part of the global think tank. No international agenda is complete without India on it. And that in itself is a big achievement. The last ten years have seen us opening up sectors like telecom, retail, pharma, education, healthcare and we grew at a time when most economies were languishing during the financial crisis of 2007.” Admitting to concerns about the falling rupee and its statutory effect on the Indian economy, he added, “The problem of the rupee falling drastically is partly global and partly domestic. The recovery of the US economy is the main reason for the rupee’s woes. Though the US-Euro zone recovery is bad in the short term, it holds lot of

<< (L-R; Prabodh Thakker,VP IMC, Sanjay Jha National Spokesperson of Congress (I), Shailesh Vaidya,President IMC,Nanik Rupani,Past President IMC and Arvind Pradhan, Director General IMC.) promise over the long term. Unemployment rates are declining and the $4 trillion that went into the emerging markets is now finding its way back home. On the domestic front, the gap between imports and exports is widening. Gold and oil imports are critical elements in our import bills, which need to be controlled.” The other features that are symbolic of the India Growth story with an eye on the hurdles being faced, he said, “India is the third largest country in the world in the Purchasing Power Parity scales. India is in a cycle of change. Our middle class of 350 million people is larger than all of USA. A country that adapts well will succeed in times of crisis. India is a young. It is the

thought process and the mind set that defines a nation. India is currently in a paradox. The corporate sector points to a paucity of talent while unemployment rates stay high. The need of the hour here is to maintain a balance in terms of quality by enhancing skills.” “We are a parliamentarian democracy. The parliament has to function in order to move ahead. Coalition compulsion is a reality. However, the political system has to deliver. It cannot fight at the cost of stepping on the toes of the common man. Corruption needs to be tackled by framing stronger laws. As a citizen, if you want change, you will have to be politically active” said Jha.

Markets Declined For Fifth Consecutive Week By A Business Reporter

n spite of last two days' recovery, both key indices Sensex and Nifty continued to decline for the straight 5th week on persistent selling pressure due to sustained depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar. Fresh outflows from foreign institutional investors also affected the market sentiment. Stocks of Healthcare, Auto, Realty, and FMCG sectors fell on heavy selling pressure while Metal, IT and PSU counters firmed up on good buying support. The Sensex dropped below 18,000 level after 11 months as the rupee plunged to an intraday record low of 65.56 per dollar on Thursday in spite of various steps taken by Reserve Bank of India. However, fag-end buying following assurance given by Finance Minister P Chidambaram that encouragement of growth will remain the government's focus, coupled with positive Chinese data, pushed up the Sensex to a high of 18,587.38. Fresh measures

announced by the RBI to increase the availability of cash in the banking system also gave some relief to the market. The Bombay Stock Exchange's 30-share barometer resumed lower at 18,587.38 and dropped further below 18,000 level since Sept 2012 to 17,759.59 before ending at 18,519.44, disclosing a loss of 78.74 points or 0.42 %. It has lost 1,630.41 points or 8.09 % during the five weeks. The NSE

50-share Nifty also dropped 36.10 points or 0.66 % to 5,471.75. It has fallen 557.45 points or 9.25 % in five weeks. Brokers said market sentiment was hurt by sustained weakness in the rupee and speculations that the US Federal Reserve would start withdrawing its bond-buying programme next month. Among the 30-shares Sensex pack, 16 scrips ended lower while 14 scrips gained.

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Major losers were, NTPC (7.59 %) followed by Bharti Airtel (6.87 %), Sun Pharma (6.41 %), CIPLA (4.42 %), Hero Motocorp (4.13 %), Tata Motors (3.99 %), ITC (3.69 %), Bajaj Auto (3.57 %) and M&M (3.05 %). However, Tata Steel rose by (20.06 %), Sterlite Inds (15.69 %), Jindal Steel (12.83 %), Hindalco ind (11.04 %), BHEL (9.58 %), Tata Power (6.55 %), Coal India (4.43 %), GAIL India (2.18 %) and TCS (2.69 %). Among the major indices S&P BSE-HC dropped by 3.61 % followed by S&P BSE-Auto 3.50 %, S&P BSE-Realty 3.18 %, S&P BSE-FMCG 2.75 % and S&P BSE-CD 2.53 %. Midcap and Small cap indices were also quoted lower by 1.48 % and 0.42 % following selling from retail investors. However, S&P BSE-Metal rose by 12.41 %, S&P BSE-IT 1.36 % and S&P BSE-PSU 1.11 %. The total turnover at BSE and NSE rose to Rs 10,330.76 crore and Rs 63,431.07 crore, respectively, as against previous weekend's level of Rs 7,703.62 crore and Rs 47,982.11 crore.

Rupee To Strengthen To 60/US$ By March 2014 Mutual Fund Update Afternoon Despatch & Courier

By Dominic Rebello

he rupee could recover from its current level and end fiscal 2013-14 at 60/US$, believes Crisil Research, attributing the strengthening of rupee by March 2014 to two factors. First, it expects the current account deficit (CAD) to fall to 3.9 per cent of GDP in 2013-14 compared with 4.8 per cent last year. CAD is expected to correct significantly in the second half of the year due to a decline in nonoil imports, including gold. Second, it expects foreign capital inflows to pick up in the second half of the year when the steps announced by the government to attract $11 billion in capital inflows (via foreign borrowings by stateowned financial institutions and public sector oil companies and measures to attract

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non-resident deposits) begin to materialize. The risks to the forecast arise from uncertainty among foreign investors around the impact of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) likely pullback of quantitative easing on global liquidity and risk appetite. The Fed is expected to begin to wind down QE3 during the last quarter of 2013, but the exact timing and speed with which it will roll back is not known. If the roll-back of QE3 progresses at a fast pace then the global liquidity situation will tighten and will have an adverse impact on emerging market currencies including the rupee. Crisil’s revised forecast of CAD at 3.9 per cent of GDP in 2013-14 is lower than its previous estimate of 4.2 per cent mainly due to the expectation

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ast week on Thursday after declining for the fifth consecutive day, the Rupee made new all time low. During the last week it depreciated by almost 6.25% to trade at a new all time low of 65.56. Foreign investors have been pulling money out of India, as the economy has slowed and the cost of borrowing in dollars has risen. Another source of concern in India is the country's widening current account deficit. India, which is Asia's third-largest economy, grew at an annual rate of 5% in the 2012-13 financial year, the slowest pace in 10 years. The trading range for the Spot USD/INR pair is expected to be within 62.00 to 65.00. It is recommended to be cautious & Buy USDINR Futures on dips with the appropriate stop loss as Rupee is expected to depreciate further against dollar. Pivot Point for the Pair is at 63.94. The Indian rupee has declined by nearly 22% against the US dollar since May and is Asia's worst performing currency so far this year. Currencies of other emerging markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand also hit multi-year lows on the US Federal Reserve move. But

of a sharper slowdown in non-oil import growth, led by a nearly 28-30 per cent fall in gold imports. Gold imports are likely to ease on the back of restriction on investments in gold bars and coins as well as a hike in customs duty on gold imports to 10 per cent. It also expects capital and consumption goods imports to continue to moderate due to weak domestic demand. Despite a lower CAD, now estimated around US$71-72 billion, total foreign capital inflows in 2013-14 will be insufficient to cover it. As a result, the rupee will, on an average, be 12-14 per cent weaker in 2013-14 compared to the previous year. The majority of these capital inflows, however, are expected in the second half on the back of government meas-

ures to boost inflows, which will result in the strengthening of the currency by March-end compared from the current level of around 64-65/US$. The third quarter of this fiscal could see high volatility in the rupee if the US Fed begins to taper out its quantitative easing programme as scheduled. But the rupee could start seeing some recovery around the same time if the current account starts correcting and capital inflows begin to rise as a result of borrowings by public sector companies abroad and improvement in non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits. The downward revision of the fiscal year-end forecast to Rs 60/US$ from the earlier forecast of Rs 56/US$ is due to the expectation of lowerthan-earlier-anticipated foreign portfolio inflows, says Crisil.

RBI Intervention Helped Rupee

on the last trading day of last week the RBI intervened strongly to help spot Rupee to appreciate by more than 2%. The U.S. dollar also traded strong against major rivals since the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s meeting showed almost all officials support a slowing of bond buys later this year, depending on the data. Feds have also cleared that they won’t raise short-term rates until the unemployment rate falls to 6.5%, as long as inflation remains under control. Foreign investors have been pulling money out of India, as the economy has slowed and the cost of borrowing in dollars has risen. Another source of concern in India is the country's widening current account deficit. India, which is Asia's third-largest economy, grew at an annual rate of 5% in the 2012-13 financial year, the slowest pace in 10 years. The dollar index has moved in a relatively constrained range in August, after trading above 84 early last month, with

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Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has appointed Dr. Manoj Vaish as an additional director (independent) on the board of Mirae Asset Global Investments (India) Pvt. Ltd. with effect from August 8.

BIRLA SUN LIFE MF DECLARES DIVIDEND

Birla Sun Life MF has announced dividend under regular plan-dividend option of Birla Sun Life Pure Value Fund. The recommended rate of dividend is Rs. 1.00 per unit on the face value of Rs. 10 per unit. The record date has been fixed as August 23.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON MF DECLARES DIVIDEND

Franklin Templeton MF has announced dividend under dividend plan and direct-dividend plan of Franklin India High Growth Companies Fund. The recommended rate of dividend is Rs. 0.60 per unit on the face value of Rs. 10 per unit. The record date has been fixed as August 23.

JM FINANCIAL MF CHANGES EXIT LOAD STRUCTURE

the market awaiting word from the U.S. Federal Reserve that it is reducing its stimulus. The Fed currently buys $85 billion worth of securities a month to help support the economy, but it has signaled its intent to soon slow the pace of those purchases as the economy recovery gains pace. Many economists believe the socalled “taper” of the stimulus will be announced at the end of the next Fed meeting on Sept. 18. Crude-oil futures rose last Thursday to reclaim the $105-a-barrel level as better-than-expected manufacturing data from major oil consumer China brightened the outlook for energy demand. The August report may soften concerns about slowing growth in China, the world’s second-largest oil consumer, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. China is on track to surpass the U.S. as the world’s top oil importer over the next four years.

JM Financial MF has announced to remove the exit load structure under JM Floater Short Term Fund with effect from August 19. Earlier, a load of 0.25% was charged if units were redeemed within 15 days from the allotment date.

L&T MF CHANGES EXIT LOAD STRUCTURE

L&T MF announced to revise exit load under L&T Low Duration Fund with effect from August 21. Accordingly, an exit load of 1.5% will be charged if units are redeemed or switched out within 1 months from the date of allotment.

RELIGARE INVESCO MF ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND

Religare Invesco MF has announced dividend under Religare Invesco Arbitrage Fund. The quantum of dividend will be Rs. 0.10 per unit on the face of Rs. 10 per unit. The record date for dividend distribution has been fixed as 26 August 2013.

BIRLA SUN MF ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND

Birla Sun MF has announced dividend under the dividend plan option under Birla Sun Life Pure Value. The quantum of dividend will be Rs.1 per unit on the face of Rs. 10 per unit. The record date for dividend distribution has been fixed as 23rd August 2013.

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WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE IS THAT SHINING INDIAN DREAM? AND WHY HAS THIS BECOME – TO MANGLE A FAMOUS QUOTE – A SCAMSTER’S FINEST HOUR AND OUR DARKEST? INDIA IS DYING. LET THE PALLBEARERS AT LEAST SHED THE PRETENCE. ANY GOVERNMENT UNDER WHOSE RULE 830 MILLION PEOPLE LIVE ON RS 20 DAY, 600 MILLION HAVE NO ACCESS TO A TOILET, 400 MILLION CANNOT READ OR WRITE, 300 MILLION CANNOT VISIT A HOSPITAL WITHOUT PAWNING THEMSELVES, IS A GOVERNMENT NOT FIT TO RULE.

By Anand Ranganathan

sheets reminding us of the deep anguish enemy when it lies within. Halla bol her crown jewel courtesy the naked fakir, of those trying to make money for the against whom? the sun had not only set on the British it nd in the eyes of the people country – the auto-makers of Gujarat, the Meanwhile, what has the government threatened never to rise again. The UK there is the failure; and in the jewellers of Rajasthan, the agro-entrepre- been up to? Searching for prospective public debt as a percentage of GDP was an eyes of the hungry there is a neurs of Tamil Nadu, the IT start-ups of coalition partners, distributing free astonishing 200% (Figure 1). growing wrath. In the souls of Karnataka, the textile merchants of West mobile phones and laptops, waiving off the people the grapes of wrath are filling Bengal, or the handicrafts manufacturers loans and – to top things off – drafting a and growing heavy, growing heavy for the of Madhya Pradesh. food security bill that will cripple the vintage.” – John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Pink has turned red as India Inc gurgles economy further and raise our already Wrath bile. The capital is taking flight, unem- massive public debt, which is currently Kapil Hiralal Sibal is a genius. His zero ployment is rising, car-makers are suffer- 68% of our GDP or roughly $ 1.2 trillion. loss theory is proving out to be true, after ing huge losses, the BoP crisis looms large, This, when our think-tankers and trailers all. Thanks to the Rupee devaluation, the inflation is rising, the IT industry is crum- profess corporate philanthropy as a solu$44 billion 2G scam is now a $28 billion bling, Indian businesses are preferring to tion. What is this – Objectivistic Socialism? scam. By 2016, with the rupee touching invest abroad, national banks are staring Ms Rand meets Mr Drèze at Café Coffee 200 to a dollar, the 2G scam will be worth at disaster, the country faces acute coal Day? Figure 1: UK Public debt as a a paltry 8.8 billion. And who knows, in shortage, FDI inflows have dried up, steel Public debt is the thermometer of a percentage of GDP. (Adapted from 2020, with the UPA still in power, the companies are fleeing, companies and nation; it warns us where to plant our next http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/wp/ Hyperinflation fairy will tap Rs media houses are laying people off. step – on soft ground or dog poo. We are 2010/wp10245.pdf and 1,760,000,000,000 with her magic wand That’s right – quarter-on-quarter our drowning in debt and still we want to run http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/201 and turn it into one single tossable dollar government touted magical GDP num- flagship socialist schemes that will drag us 1/12/04/british-debt-history/?_r=1) in which we trust. Kaching! bers that never once materialised. They under yet more debt. Well, whad’ya know, You lookin’ at me? Don’t. It’s happened told us not to worry – things will get worse it’s been done before and from a position Poverty was a bowl and a queue away, before: 4,200,000,000,000 German Marks before they get better. And we allowed all much worse than what we find ourselves and everything – down to small hunks of to 1 USD in 1923 and 2,621,984,228 this to happen. We believed them. in currently. But with a difference. bread – was rationed. And yet, that was the Zimbabwe Dollars to 1 USD in 2008, to Troubled economies never rally people Allow me to explain. time when Britain embarked on massive mention just two examples from recent like wars do. It is difficult to spot the Ravaged by World War II and having lost welfare schemes like the National Health history. The zero-loss macroeconomic devaluaKapil Hiralal Sibal is a genius. His zero loss theory is proving out to be true, after all. Thanks to the Rupee tion has also reduced the infamous Bofors devaluation, the $44 billion 2G scam is now a $28 billion scam. By 2016, with the rupee touching 200 to a dollar, scam – that stood at $60 million in 1986 – the 2G scam will be worth a paltry 8.8 billion. And who knows, in 2020, with the UPA still in power, the to a manageable $7 million, a fourth of Hyperinflation fairy will tap Rs 1,760,000,000,000 with her magic wand and turn it into one single tossable what Angelina Jolie charges per film. Not dollar in which we trust. Kaching! long before the exchange rate makes those lovely kickbacks vanish altogether. Sibalomics has proved John Maynard Keynes wrong. “The long run” is actually a magical thing. It turns ravenously corrupt governments honest and, ultimately, into re-electable lal battis of virtue and integrity. One only has to wait a little while. Runaway inflation, spiralling devaluation, widespread corruption, rapid capital flight, rampant cronyism, stifling redtape, unstable interest rates, reluctant World Bank, acute BoP, fingering IMF, mounting CAD, dude WTF – alright, not the last sordid acronym and its accompanying primer but you get the picture. We’ve been through the wringer before, yes we have. Hit us and watch us get up from the floor. Hit us! What happened? Where is that shining Indian dream? And why has this become – to mangle a famous quote – a scamster’s finest hour and our darkest? India is dying. Let the pallbearers at least shed the pretence. Any government under whose rule 830 million people live on Rs 20 day, 600 million have no access to a toilet, 400 million cannot read or write, 300 million cannot visit a hospital without pawning themselves, is a government not fit to rule. Not a day goes by without our pink

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The effects of the fact that Raghuram Rajan, the RBI Governor designate, is due to takeover from Governor D. Subbarao, have already begun showing. Raghuram Rajan is currently Chief Economic Advisor in the Finance Ministry. He will be taking charge from D. Subbarao on 1st September, four days earlier than scheduled. Raghuram has already started interacting with the RBI team and has already given effect to a few policy changes. First came the slight easing in liquidity for banks by injecting Rs. 8,000 crore into the system. This would aid wholesale funded banks like Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, etc. Then came a bigger step; the change in guidelines for restructuring infrastructure loans. The RBI will change the restructuring guidelines of infra projects by allowing a one-time restructuring in the life of a project delayed due to extraneous reasons, such as delays in land clearance, environment clearances, fuel linkages, etc. This can now be done by the banks, without provisioning for restructuring such loans, on a one-time basis. Thereby it is likely to reduce NPAs of banks, and, more importantly, unlock projects worth Rs. 1,60,000 crores, which are stuck in clearances. This will also allow banks to increase the tenure of the loans for one time, without provisioning. Raghuram also seems to have the backing of D. Subbarao for these measures. It is D. Subbarao who will himself announce these guidelines within the next couple of days. This will also unlock huge liquidity of the public sector banks. The only thing is that the government will now have to move quickly on removing bottlenecks for such projects, to complete the reforms and kick start growth, which the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) is aggressively looking to clear case by case, and is also likely to happen quickly. The next big leap for Raghuram Rajan would be to signal the reversal of the long term interest rates cycle, while keeping short term rates tight. He would have to begin lowering interest rates, with a 25 bps cut, sooner rather than later and then gradually announce more rate-cuts. This he is likely to do, once he takes over. A reversal in the long term interest rate cycle and a stable currency will then be sufficient to bring India back to the growth path, although from hereon it will be an uphill climb for growth to claw back to the 6% mark. Therefore, one can expect stock markets to remain volatile for three to six months, also considering QE3 tapering is now certain to begin sometime in September or October. It will be interesting to see how Raghuram handles this event, when it does happen. Most of QE3 tapering already seems to have been priced into the stocks markets and the currency depreciation, but it will definitely cause volatility when it actually happens. However, I believe that the ex-IMF heavyweight Raghuram is capable of handling it much better than Subbarao, given his youth, experience in IMF and infusion of fresh and innovative ideas.

Service and a comprehensive schools and education policy. Indeed, in the few years following WW II, the debt rose as high as 270%. This wasn’t just a case of imbibing Keynesian theories or taking advantage of the Marshall Plan largesse, it was a conviction that, come what may, the nation will not surrender, it will get up from the canvas and dust its backside. What followed was a decade of unprecedented economic stability and growth. Why did a nation burdened with such enormous debt decide to take on even more debt? More importantly, why did the money lenders of the world allow it to? One word: perception. The world believed Britain when she said her future would be brighter, its people happier – debt today, credit tomorrow. Mind you, Britain is a strange example as those slimy sods were still busy looting large parts of the world that they had colonised. But talking strictly from the point of view of economics and perception, it is a valid one. How valid becomes clear when we look at the present state of Japan’s economy. It is in shambles. Public debt is the highest among all the nations of the world – 211% of its GDP. But – perception again – the world hasn’t written off Japan like it has Greece or Portugal. Japan’s credit rating (Moody’s) remains a top-notch Aa3 compared to Greece’s C. The world has confidence in Japan – that she’ll come through the tough times. Greece, on the other hand, has had it. Figure 2 shows the Greek Public debt as a percentage of its GDP. It currently stands at 156%, dangerously high but still much lower than Japan’s. This hasn’t prevented the Greeks from pouring onto the streets, torching buses and public property even as their government – far from spending more on health and education like what Britain did in the late 40s – hastily abandons most public schemes and benefits. Plain and simple: Greece has been asked to shut its welfare shop by the moneylenders of the world. Figure 2. The painful Greek Odyssey, public debt as percentage of GDP.

Data sourced from http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ Why has Greece stepped on dog poo while Japan on soft earth? Why is the world not confident of Greece’s ability to climb out of its present hole? Why can’t it

allow Greece to keep borrowing? Because Greece is the most corrupt country in Europe and is ranked 94 in the world, the same rank as India. How can we appear confident to the world when we haven’t taken any steps to put our own house in order, when we are mired in corruption and wait for scams to vanish into thin air, when our black economy is an incredible 30% of our GDP (Greece: 24%; Japan: 8%, USA: 6.6%). We are a land where hawala capitalism thrives, where policies continue to be made for vote-bank politics, and where an incalculable amount of money is wasted deliberately and spitefully. How can the world see the Food Security Bill as an honest welfare attempt when all our previous poverty alleviation and public distribution schemes have been abject failures and we have done nothing to stem the rot that has eaten them hollow? We can no longer convince the world to keep lending us money. Like it or not we are the next Greece. We might have borne Kamdhenu – the wide-eyed cow goddess of limitless wealth – but it is America that has her now. There she grazes quietly, in a rolling meadow in Minnesota, her bells tinkling, her udders gushing endless reams of Fiat money that will keep America safe from the prying eyes of the money lenders – at least for the time being. Yes, much as we need her now, Kamdhenu is no longer ours. What we have, instead, is a hole, and a rat called Déjà Vu that lives in it. India was in deep trouble in 1991. Most of us didn’t know it then but we were dancing on the edge of a cliff drunk and barefoot. Our foreign exchange reserves were barely enough to cover three weeks of essential imports. Left with no option, India mortgaged 67 tonnes of her family jewellery in order to secure a $2 billion IMF loan. A confidential World Bank memo laid bare the reasons for the 1991 economic crisis: Rocketing oil prices, internal conflicts, domestic problems, and acute political instability. Do any of these ring a bell in 2013? Rocketing oil prices, internal conflicts, domestic problems, and the oncoming political instability aside, the economic indicators aren’t exactly a cause for cheer either: Current Account Deficit (3% in 1991; 4% now), Fiscal Deficit (8% in 1991; 6% now), population growth (2% in 1991; 1.3% now), Inflation (11% in 1991; 5.8% now), GDP growth rate (4.5% in 1991; 4.5% now), Annual currency depreciation (30% in 1991; 20% now). The IT industry, that was non-existent

Author of The Land of the Wilted Rose, of the The White Mahatma Quartet, Anand Ranganathan studied Chemistry at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and went on to pursue a doctorate from Cambridge. A man of varied interests, he is researching dengue and tuberculosis at the International Center of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Delhi. We told you, varied interests!

in 1991, now contributes as much as 8% to our GDP. But it employs only 3 million people. Employment to GDP input ratio is the lowest among all sectors. Where are the jobs that the countless millions of us need? MGNREGA? How many ponds do you want Indians to dig? The one thing that saves us from being pushed off the cliff is our Foreign Exchange reserve ($ 0.8 billion in 1991; $ 242 billion now), enough to cover for six months of imports. Apocalypse? Not quite. These numbers don’t matter much to most of us who eat grass and mango kernels and don’t know where the next meal is going to come from. We are a cockroach nation. We will survive precisely because we are ghosts in the eyes of the Planning Commissioners. The Greeks are on the streets burning government property and uprooting phone booths. Their per capita income is $ 22,000. We earn 20 times less than the Greeks and yet there is calm. Revolutions are not executed on empty stomachs. So long as we earn 25 cents a day and shit in the open and walk miles for water and die eating midday meals and drink pesticide to forfeit bank loans and squat dazed and diseased on railway platforms and bus shelters, the Indian politician and his policy makers are safe. But the moment our stomachs are full and our thirst is quenched and we choose someone from among us to stand for us and fight for our rights, that moment is when we shall drive away all our fears and awake to a new India. For the darkest hour is just before dawn. By arrangement with NewsLaundry.com. For more articles on the economy by Anand Ranganathan log on to http://www.newslaundry.com

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F&O SCRIPS WEEKLY SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE LEVELS FOR AUGUST 26-30, 2013 Close 1091

1186

163

171

993

1035

124

165 37

1086

JPASSOCIAT

180

154

146

JSWSTEEL

126

135

144

908

117 67

781

109

AMBUJACEM

158

159

167

175

150

142

APOLLOTYRE

ANDHRABANK ARVIND

ASHOKLEY

ASIANPAINT

AUROPHARMA AXISBANK

BAJAJ-AUTO

BANKBARODA BANKINDIA

BANKNIFTY BATAINDIA

BHARATFORG BHARTIARTL BHEL

BIOCON BPCL

CAIRN

CANBK

420

432

445

984

983

1000

1017

464

484

1776 471

148

180

1763 149

193

1816 158

206

1868 503

167

407

395

966

949

167

1711 444

141

154

1659

425

132

9456

9355

9656

9958

9054

8753

229

227

235

243

218

210

111

126

852

843

310

309

342

340

311

309

116

302

213

220

CHAMBLFERT

CIPLA

419

180

CENTURYTEX CESC

298

397

296

882

330 350

359

330

324

339

229

242

223

291

312

397

804

289

213 215

921 351

313

407

140

329

765

417

388

378

COLPAL

1240

1255

1300

1344

1211

1166

DABUR

150

153

170

187

137

120

DISHTV

DENABANK

86 48

290

88 50

254 81

936

942

960

978

DRREDDY

2115

2100

2204

2307

1997

1893

286

288

307

326

269

250

EXIDEIND

FEDERALBNK FINANTECH FRL

GAIL

GMRINFRA

GODREJIND

137

127

133

305

243

143 127

160 137

137

156

303

312

245

259

176

146 175

322

272

924

242

DIVISLAB DLF

126 118 118

293

231

907

109

283

218

GRASIM

2273

2288

2332

2376

2243

2199

HAVELLS

620

616

628

641

604

591

HDFC

742

740

758

777

721

702

GSPL

HCLTECH HDFCBANK HDIL

HEROMOTOCO HEXAWARE HINDALCO

HINDPETRO

HINDUNILVR HINDZINC

IBREALEST

946

926

606

599

1875 104

121

186

IDEA

158

IDFC IFCI IGL

INDHOTEL INDIACEM

INDUSINDBK INFY

1864

1912

1959

1816

1769

100

111

121

607

617

585

120

130

141

183

192

114

128

142

841

873

906

161

171

201

181

866

577

110

151

141

273

268

283

297

253

371

42 49

361

44 52

392

423

775

100

574

808

109

100

106

555

165

103

806

174

104

642

620

851

1046

596

116

986

599

ICICIBANK IDBI

330

48 96

239

298

3003

2999

3073

3147

2926

2852

IOC

214

210

222

234

198

187

ITC

308

323

338

293

278

IOB IRB

JINDALSTEL

JISLJALEQS

40 72

241 56

40 70

234

255

MRF

276

213

192

581

R2 40

631

481

431

1078

1102

1031

631

737

813

2217

650

176

727

758

803

835

668

187

612

154

790

695

868

770

815

845

1295

1322

1348

1269

252

261

269

244

2186

2297

2408

757

1007

594 66

144

664 728

737

1243

2076

1965

236

13264

13229

13694

14159

12764

12299

NIFTY

5461

5404

5573

5743

5235

5066

NTPC

129

132

140

148

124

116

NHPC

NMDC

117

114

122

130

107

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OPTOCIRCUI

7202

MCLEODRUSS

248

7484

MCDOWELL-N

1055

637

253

MARUTI

1055

1293

M&M

269

786

333

531

791

OFSS

188

547

LUPIN

192

202

165

202

279

169

233

294

LICHSGFIN

321

8331

CROMPGREAV

KTKBANK

262

8049

278

KOTAKBANK

279

7766 266

JUBLFOOD

7860

270

JPPOWER

268

CNXIT

COALINDIA

Company

886

1289

986

1162

1287

ONGC

ORIENTBANK

2864

2870

2940

3011

2799

276

136

268

134

293

141

PETRONET

125

126

133

PNB

484

485

PTC

PFC

POWERGRID PUNJLLOYD RANBAXY

121 98 22

117 97

474

100

117

125

311

330

345

386

188

182

RELIANCE

819

809

RELCAPITAL

506

116

RECLTD

RCOM

495

423

317

198

127

118

369

203

148

243

140

127

386

RAYMOND

318

138 102

477

107

39 20

314

2728

217 20

120

111

464

260

211

225

185

199

215

166

149

767

724

132

109

172 101

350

292

427

303

262

851

893

273

RELINFRA

358

RPOWER

1561

1555

1593

1632

1517

1479

SIEMENS

453

447

466

485

428

409

SRTRANSFIN

561

569

617

664

522

474

SUNPHARMA

508

505

544

583

466

427

SYNDIBANK

RENUKA SAIL

SBIN

SESAGOA SINTEX STER

SUNTV

TATACHEM

TATACOMM

TATAGLOBAL

TATAMOTORS

153 22 88

372

246

UCOBANK

ULTRACEMCO

376

168 22 96

190 23

108

122

20 72

100 20 60

366

355

246

251

255

242

237

145

151

157

139

134

158

142

339

236

171

270

304

1881

1984

242

256

1327

1456

228

178

333

153

1779

315

147

1370

229

396

1813

386

296

282

TITAN

301

TATASTEEL TECHM

164

147

149

TCS

145

166

TATAMTRDVR TATAPOWER

158

278 72

1677

1585

1198

215

151

259

136 67

202

1574

1070

201

1569

1596

1674

1753

1517

1438

145

144

154

164

135

125

WIPRO

450

466

482

434

418

ZEEL

229

234

251

267

218

UNIONBANK UNIPHOS UNITECH

VIJAYABANK VOLTAS

YESBANK

114 17

260

113 17

254

120

18 71

271

127 20 74

287

105

237

98 14

221

202

Intraweek Support and Resistance Levels Based on the “Pivotal Point” theory of Techincal Analysis PP Points indicate the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-week.

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MUMBAI | MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013

« TOP VIEW "Over the long term, the stock market news will be good. In the 20th century, the United States endured two world wars and other traumatic and expensive military conflicts; the Depression; a dozen or so recessions and financial panics; oil shocks; a flu epidemic; and the resignation of a disgraced president. Yet the Dow rose from 66 to 11,497." — Warren Buffett

« BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS SUNIDHI CALLS A ‘BUY’ ON REC CMP: `189

Markets Bottomed Out? NSE India : CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Monday (August 26, 2013) By Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Friday (August 23, 2013) a net 63.30 points (1.17%) and closed at the 5471 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 5428 points level. It then declined sharply into the red and registered the day’s low at the 5377 points level at 9.37 a.m. The index then bounced back into the green and turned into a range bound movement until 2.30 p.m. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 5478 points level at 3.16 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 101 points and closed above the psychologically important 5450 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 32 were gainers, while 18 stocks closed in the red. All the sectoral indices barring realty closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in banking, oil & gas, consumer durables and auto stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 13.35%. 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, 830 were gainers, 485 were losers and 69 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen and has exited the over-sold zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI rose and crossed above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero but is rising (positive if it continues). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line but both lines are converging (positive if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is rising. No signal here.

market but with a positive bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 5240 points level. The next support is at the 5191 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 5604 points level. The next resistance is at the 5695 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 = 5443 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 5407. Support (2) = 5342. Resistance (1) = 5508. Resistance (2) = 5544.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive but small white body candle. This is positive. Further, the index is above the 5 days moving average. Moreover, the velocity parameters which were negatively trended have now turned neutral. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further upmove unfolding. Incidentally, these may be the first sig ns of a bo ttomi ng out pattern. A crosso ver by the index above the 15 days average will confirm the same. Investors are advised to adopt a wait and watch policy, until a clear reversal signal is visible.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 5399) Positive. Is below its 15-day average (at 5551) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 5702) Negative. Is below its 200-day average (at 5844) Negative. All the four averages are negatively trended. Negative. Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak

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.

TARGET `225

Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), equity capital stands at `987.5 crore. With reserves of `16,542.4 crore, the book value of the share as at FY13 works out to `177.5. REC has an asset base of `1, 36, 534 crore (`1, 08, 819 crore) YoY as at Q1FY14 and advances stood at `1, 32, 915 crore as against borrowings of `1, 11, 104 crore (YoY). REC's capital adequacy ratio stood at 17.71 percent at end-FY13, which provides sufficient buffer to the regulatory requirement of 15 percent. REC's high profitability is characterized by its reasonable interest spread and return on net worth of 3.62 percent and 23.85 percent at end-FY13 respectively. Valuation & Recommendation: REC will make all efforts and harness all resources to capture optimal share of funding business of the estimated debt requirement of `7.7 lakh crore for XII Five Year Plan. According to the Planning Commission’s estimates, REC is expected to fund around `1.75 lakh crore worth of power projects in 12th plan (2012-17). This translates into a 22 percent growth annually over this period. Apart from high demand for credit, the company’s access to Section 54EC bonds and tax-free bonds for low-cost funding may help it maintain its margins. The loan book growth is expected to be strong in the long-term, given the huge investment opportunity in the transmission and distribution space where REC is the top financier.

FIRST CALL RESEARCH CALLS A ‘BUY’ ON IPCA LABORATORIES CMP: `623

TARGET `706

IPCA Laboratories Ltd. is a fully-integrated Indian pharma company manufacturing over 350 formulations and 80 APIs for various therapeutic segments. The Company has posted a net profit of `717.70 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 where as the same was at `429.80 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Revenue for the quarter rose 26.98% to `8055.60 million from `6344.00 million, when compared with the prior year period. Export Income at `4965.40 millions in Q1 FY14 as against `3667.30 millions in Q1 FY13, registered a growth of 35%. Outlook and Conclusion: At the current market price of `625.00 the stock P/E ratio is at 21.41 x FY14E and 19.07 x FY15E respectively. Earnings per share (EPS) of the company for the earnings for FY14E and FY15E are seen at `29.20 and `32.77 respectively. Net Sales and PAT of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% and 14% over 2012 to 2015E respectively. On the basis of EV/EBITDA, the stock trades at 12.80 x for FY14E and 11.37 x for FY15E. Price to Book Value of the stock is expected to be at 4.07 x and 3.35 x respectively for FY14E and FY15E. We recommend ‘BUY’ in this particular scrip with a target price of `706.00 for Medium to Long term investment.

AMBIT CAPITAL CALLS A ‘BUY’ ON TATA POWER CMP: `78

TARGET `97

Tata Power’s stock is trading at a 40% discount to its historical five year average forward P/B. The stock will rerate if the Mundra project receives a tariff increase and demand for Indonesian coal picks up. We do not see any challenges in its regulated business given 100% fuel linkage and 98% assured offtake. We cut our EPS estimates by 17% and 35% for FY14 and FY15, respectively owing to a cut in our coal realisation estimates at Bumi and increase in interest expense. Our TP of `97/share already factors in a single-digit EBITDA margin for Bumi in FY14-30 and `3.6bn valuation for Mundra. We retain our BUY stance. Trading at 40% discount to historical valuation: Tata Power stock is presently trading at 1.4x FY14 P/B, a 40% discount to its last 5-year avg P/B. We expect a rerating in the stock with a likely tariff raise at Mundra and a gradual ramp up in coal demand. Our SOTP valuation assumes neither of this, as we model ~8% EBITDA margins for Bumi over FY14-30 as compared to 14% in FY13 and >30% in FY09-12 and losses in Mundra until FY17. We do not see any risks to their regulated utility businesses given 100% fuel linkage and 98% of the offtake tied up. We cut our TP by 12% to `97/share, implying 1.7x FY15 P/B given 17% and 23% cut to our FY14 and FY15 EPS estimates. Please send all business and corporate related mails to business@afternoondc.in

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Claim Rejected; Approach IRDA MANOJ ASWANI

is VP at MyInsurance Club.com

« INSURANCE

Sir, my claim has been rejected, now what should I do? Whom can I approach? — Ajay Shetty Panvel If you feel that your insurance company has unduly rejected your claim which you should have received

and you have already tried reasoning out with them without result, the insurance regulator IRDA has a mechanism to share your concerns with them. You can complain to Insurance Ombudsman who is a nonjudiciary body who will listen to your query and resolve it within 90 days and their verdict is binding on the insurance company as they have to listen. Please visit this link and locate the office of ombudsman as per your location http://www.irdaindia.org/ombuds men/ombudsmenlist_new.htm Write an email or letter stating all facts and attaching all relevant documents and present the entire case. Once you do this, the ombudsman will inform the insurance company to respond to this query. This process should get you

accepted or not and whether there are exclusions or not. There is one specific plan for Cardiac Arrest called Star Cardiac Care Insurance Plan. You can apply to any plan but whether or not they would accept depends on the risk assessment by the underwriter. Now, there are many plans which cover pre-existing diseases and the same is covered after a certain the necessary action in less than one waiting period. Most insurers which month's time from the date of your do cover pre existing diseases have a complaint. waiting period for 3-4 years. However, it is still worth taking the plan, since I have Cardiac Problem. Now, if I you would get coverage for all other want a policy, will I get cover after 4 ailments other than pre-existing years? conditions from day 1. — Durgesh Singh Ghatkopar The concept of insurance is that it Since there is no written rule for covers unknown risks and not known underwriting, you would have to apply ones. However, it will still cover all and check whether your plan is your ailments after the certain

Plan Option Silver

Gold

Sum Assured (in Rs.)

Individual

Family Floater

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum

3 Lacs

5 Lacs

3 Lacs

5 Lacs

3 Lacs

7 Lacs

5 Lacs

10 Lacs

This Plan covers for all options: Basic Hospitalization In –Patient Expenses, Pre and Post Hospitalization expenses Day Care Benefits Emergency Ambulance Benefit Donor Expense Benefit Maternity Benefit is provided under Gold Option of Family Floater Plans after a waiting period of 3 years. There is Hospital Cash Benefit and Wellness Benefit in this plan which is payable for Gold Options in Individual as well as Family Floater Plans for a hospitalization of more than 24 hours for 0.1% of the Sum Assured. Under Wellness Benefit, free Health Check-Up Vouchers are provides for each member in the plan. There is Multiplier Effect in this Plan where the Sum Assured increases by 50% for a Claim Free Year and by another 50% in the next Claim Free Year. Thus, the Annual Sum Assured increased to 200% of the basic Sum Assured in 2 Claim Free Years. For Example, for a basic Sum Assured of Rs 10 Lacs:

Sum Assured

At Inception After 1 Claim After 2 Claim Free Year Free Years

Rs 10 Lacs

Total Annual Limit Rs 10 Lacs

Rs 15 Lacs

Rs 20 Lacs

Multiplier Effect

NIL

Rs 5 Lacs

Rs 10 Lacs

Key Features: This is a Health Insurance Plan In this plan, the premium remains constant for a period of 3

The plans that you can consider now are: Reliance Healthwise Plan covers all all pre-existing diseases after 2 or 4 years of waiting, depending on the plan opted for Max Bupa Heartbeat Individual Plan covers all all pre-existing diseases after 4 years of waiting, Apollo Munich Easy Health Individual Policy covers all all preexisting diseases after 3 years of waiting. Only remember to mention your previous illness in the proposal form without fail.

(The author is Vice President at www.MyInsuranceClub.com, insurance comparison website in India. You may write to him at manoj@myinsuranceclub.com)

« PRODUCT REVIEW: HDFC LIFE HEALTH ASSURE PLAN

By Manoj Aswani

DFC Life Health Assure Plan is a Non-Participating Health Insurance Plan. This is a Traditional Plan without Bonus Facility. In this plan, premium can be paid in a lumpsum under Single Premium or for the entire Policy Tenure under Regular Premium. There is a Premium Guarantee for 3 years in this plan even if there is a claim. There are 2 Plan Types: Silver Gold Where the Sum Assured Varies for an: Individual- Self Coverage Family Floater- Spouse, Dependent Children, Parents as well as Parents-in-Law

waiting period is over.

A Non-Participating Health Insurance Plan

years even if there has been a claim Self, Spouse, Children, Parents as well as Parents-in-Law can be covered in this option This plan can be opted for an Individual or for the family under Family Floater Option There are 2 Plan Types- Silver and Gold The coverage doubles in the first 2 claim free years without any increase in premium This plan offers Guaranteed Lifetime Renewability The premium can be paid in a lumpsum or every year annually There is Multiplier Effect in this plan where the Sum Assured increased by 100% in 2 consecutive Claim Free Years

Benefits: Hospitalization Benefit – The Regular Benefits covered under all Options of this plan are: In Patient Hospitalization: Room Rent subject to 1% of the Sum Assured for a normal room and 2% of Sum Assured for ICU Nursing charges, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Dieticians and other doctor's fees Investigation Charges including Pathology, Radiology and other Diagnostic tests during hospitalization Cancer Treatment including Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Cost of Artificial Limbs subject to Rs 25000 per life insured per year ICU Charges, Anaesthesia, blood, oxygen, OT Charges, Surgical Appliances, Medicines and Drugs, Diagnostic Materials, X-Ray, Dialysis, Cost of Pacemaker, Angioplasty Stents, Heart Prosthetic Valves and Joint Replacement Implants Day Care Benefits 30 days of Pre-Hospitalization Benefit and 60 days of PostHospitalization Benefit Emergency Ambulance Benefit of Rs 2000 Donor Expense Benefit

Additional Benefit – There are some benefits provided in some of the options Plan Type/Option Benefit Maternity Benefit Hospital Cash Benefit Wellness Benefit

Individual Family Floater Silver Gold Silver Gold Not Covered Not Covered Not Covered Covered Not Covered Covered Not Covered Covered

Not Covered Covered

Maternity Benefit -- is provided under Gold Option of Family Floater Plans, which covers: Actual Medical expenses incurred by the Life Insured towards hospitalization Medical Complications Delivery Medical Termination of Pregnancy Subject to: Waiting Period of 3 years For the first 2 pregnancies only Expenses of the New Born Baby and the Vaccinations are not covered Pre-Hospitalization and Post-Hospitalization expenses are not covered Hospital Cash Benefit – is payable for Gold Options in Individual as well as Family Floater Plans for a hospitalization of more than 24 hours, which depends on the Sum Assured Policy Sum Assured Rs 5 Lacs Rs 7 Lacs Per Day Amount Rs 500 Rs 700

Rs 10 Lacs Rs 1000

Policy Sum Assured Rs 5 Lacs Rs 7 Lacs Benefit Value Rs 500 Rs 700 per member

Rs 10 Lacs Rs 1000

Wellness Benefit – The Gold Options for Individual as well as Family Floater Plans offer Wellness Health Check Up Vouchers in Network Hospitals equal to 0.1% of the Sum Assured which needs to be utilized within 1 year of issue.

Income Tax Benefit – Premium paid towards Critical Illness Benefit and Cancer Care Benefit is up to Rs. 15,000 are allowed as a deduction from the taxable income each year under section 80D and the remaining premium is eligible for a deduction from the taxable income each year under section 80C. Eligibility criteria Policy Term (in years): Minimum 3 years Renewable Premium Payment Term (in years): Single: 3 Entry Age of Life Insured (in years): 18, 91 days for dependent children: 70 Age at Maturity (in years): Lifelong Payment modes: Yearly, Half-yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Additional Benefits Riders: There are no riders available in this policy Loan: There is no Loan available in this plan.

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Two books this week, of different genres altogether. Thoughts for Change by APJ Abdul Kalam and Sivathanu Pillai emphasises that the glory of the past is reason enough to feel confident that much more glory can, and will be, achieved in the future. Final Cut by Uday Gupt is an interesting and well-written debut effort, and has six short stories, each of them taking a surprising turn towards the end. There is a short novella too, arising probably when the gripping story couldn’t be cut really short.

houghts for Change – We Can Do It by the venerable former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam and distinguished scientist Sivathanu Pillai, is a book that exhorts Indians, young and hold, to take our fate in our hands, and steer our nation back into the kind of glorious position it enjoyed in ancient times. This sub-continent has a fascinating culture that spans more than the two thousand years referred to as the Christian era. There is art and culture duly understood as advanced in style and technique, from the exquisite carvings in around caves and temples all across the country to the architecture of the temples and other monuments themselves, which are nothing short of spectacular. There is also the astounding literature of vedic times, pre-vedic times and later, in Sanskrit and other languages and scripts like Tamil, Pali, and other ancient tongues, most of them lost to civilisation as we know it today. These are of course, in the realm of art, literature and culture, and have exponents who are carrying the legacies forward, and showcasing them before an appreciative world. The ancient texts are understood to be the scriptures of Hindusim, Buddhism and other religious denominations and philosophic sects and sub-sects. And these are referred to, recited and chanted on most occasions for the purpose of spiritual ablutions. But there is much more to this India of old that can similarly help propel us forward to a higher industrial and economic plane. The authors have provided a glimpse into why we can be extremely proud of our past and hopeful for the future. And as scientists and visionaries, they should know. Apart from being President from 2002 to 2007, Kalam is popularly known as the Missile Man of India, for having made significant contribution in the development of missile technologies which were responsible for successful fruition of the Agni and Prithvi strategic missile projects. Kalam not only pioneered India’s space research but launched our very first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-3) that put the Rohini satellite into its near-earth orbit. He is a soft-spoken, kindhearted man but there is no contradiction in his having enabled India to attain the status of a nuclear weapon state. He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. Dr. Apathukatha Sivathanu Pillai, a Padmashri himself, was part of the core team that created the SLV-3 and he is Chief Controller of

Igniting the spark within us

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Chief Executive and MD of the Indo-Russian venture currently developing the BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile. He has also been very much a part of the Agni, Prithvi, Nag and Akash missile programmes. The two have painstakingly compiled all the developmental activities that we, as a nation, are involved in, and reading it makes one proud. The only grouse we have is that not many of us are involved in these front-running scientific and technological programmes that could have taken us far ahead of the current milestones we are slowly plodding past. Explanations are provided almost as a primer for the layman and the youth, who are seen as the ones the baton has to be passed on to. So you have a recap of the various programmes from the initial days of planning and development, like the Green Revolution in Agriculture, the Operation Flood in Milk pioneered by the late Dr. Varghese Kurien in

Anand in Gujarat, the setting up and commencement of large industries by J.N. Tata of iron and steel fame, Walchand Hirachand of the Hindustan Aeronautics, Hindustan Shipyard. These were among the stalwarts who patriotically sought to take the country forward through industrial advancement. Not to forget Homi Bhabha and his contribution to atomic energy, and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai who pioneered India’s space programme. The authors take us through the futuristic future of nanotechnologies, robotics engineering, geospatial technologies, solar power, stealth technologies, etc and list out all the various activities Indians are involved in. Inspiring and filling one with hope, though one understands that we have a very long way to go, given our personal reluctance towards any hard work and striving. But the hope lies in the fact that we were always pioneers, ahead of the times in ancient days. To give us a future, they hearken back to the past, when Aryabhatta (476 AD) was the first to proclaim that the earth is round and rotates on its own axis. He is a major figure in the field of mathematics and calculated the value of Pi, even as he calculated the movements of planets and the time of the eclipses. Bhaskaracharya II (1114-1183 AD) discovered gravity 500 years before Sir Isaac Newton. Acharya Kanad (600 BC) declared, “Every object of creation is made of atoms which in turn connect with each other to form molecules.” Nagarjuna (100 AD) was a researcher with a great number of inventions and discoveries in the fields of chemistry and metallurgy. Charak (600 BC) wrote the Charak Samhita which is considered to be the encyclopaedia of Ayurveda, documenting the facts of human anatomy, embryology, pharmacology, blood circulation, and diseases like diabetes, heart problems, tuberculosis, etc. Acharya Shushrut (600 BC) was a surgeon who documented 300 types of surgical procedures! By touching upon all these, the authors hope to rekindle the fire in India’s youth, and there is every likelihood they will succeed. Thoughts for Change – We Can Do It by APJ Abdul Kalam & Sivathanu Pillai Pentagon Press Rs.495

Surprises around the corner F

inal Cut by Uday Gupt is a collection of six good stories and one short novella (which is a written, fictional, prose narrative normally longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. Now you know!). The author has been a career banker for the past 20 years, and is with one of the largest banks in Abu Dhabi in the Middle East. There is, therefore, an appreciably different perspective in all the works here, the hallmark being ‘a surprising, unexpected and intriguing twist in the last paragraphs.’ This is a device that has been successfully tried by quite a few writers, including Jef-

frey Archer with his A Twist in the Tale, and of course, Mumbai’s own Noel Keymer with his Poison in the Tale. The author writes excellently well. Sample this from the second story, Friends, based on Naxalism: In mid-1967, led by city-bred and educated Marxist leaders, the peasants of North Bengal arose in violent revolt against their landlords. In May that year, in the village of Naxalbari, police turned their guns on a group of farmers demanding cropping rights to a piece of land, killing eleven. This was a gift sent straight

from wherever revolutionary heaven is. Within months, students were closing down schools and colleges, and the city’s best and brightest went forth to do urban warfare with the class enemies of humankind, armed with bombs and crude guns manufactured in the chemistry laboratories of their alma maters. They were joined by many disaffected, unemployed youth, a commodity never in short supply in Kolkata. The government acted with meticulous brutality and savagery. Final Cut by Uday Gupt Frog Books Rs.195

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SATURDAY

8:00 PM

WRATH OF THE TITANS

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

A decade after his heroic defeat of the monstrous

Kraken, Perseus-the demigod son of Zeus-is attempting to live a quieter life as a village fisherman and the sole parent to his 10-year old son, Helius. Meanwhile, a struggle for supremacy rages between the gods and the Titans. Dangerously weakened by humanity’s lack of devotion, the gods are losing control of the imprisoned Titans and their ferocious leader, Kronos, father of the long-ruling brothers Zeus, Hades and Poseidon. The triumvirate had overthrown their powerful father long ago, leaving him to rot in the gloomy abyss of Tartarus, a dungeon that lies deep within the cavernous underworld. Perseus cannot ignore his true calling when Hades, along with Zeus’ godly son, Ares (Edgar Ramírez), switch loyalty and make a deal with Kronos to capture Zeus. The Titans’ strength grows stronger as Zeus’ remaining godly powers are siphoned, and hell is unleashed on earth. Enlisting the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda (Rosamund Pike). HBO, 9 p.m.

HAUNTED NIGHTS

SOAPS & SERIALS

A newlywed couple is attacked by mysterious forces and the bride is dragged away to a deserted site. Several hooded figures surround her, chanting dark mantras as they prepare for her ‘bali’. Sahar a One, 10 p .m.

GUSTAKH DIl

Laajo & Nikhil get married. Nikhil comes back from Delhi to

get married to Laajo. What will Laajo do now? Will Nikhil accept her as his wife? Like O k, 7.30 p.m.

SASURAL SIMAR KA

In tonight’s episode we will see Prem, Simar, Jhanvi and Dadi leave the Bharadwaj house and the entire family becomes emotional. Simar believes they will all return soon. Roli on the other hand decides to get them back in the house as soon as possible. Colors, 7.30 p.m.

EK VEER KI ARDAAS – VEERA

Chaiji asks Nihal to marry Ratan and become a part of the

family. Nihal is completely shocked at the sudden proposal. What will be his decision? Star Plus, 10.30 p.m .

ANIMAL PLANET’S A TO Z

Wild animals rely on their instincts as opposed to learned be-

haviors. Explore about the various wild animals at ANIMAL PLANET’S A TO Z. Animal Planet, 10 p.m.

GATOR BOYS

In the second season of GATOR BOYS, Paul and Jimmy are

fishes out of water - taking up residence at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch in Moss Point, Mississippi. The guys quickly learn that Mississippi gators won’t be showing them any Southern hospitality - the reptiles are bigger and meaner, which means the captures are even wilder. Di scover y, 10 p .m.

MONSTERS INSIDE ME

MONSTER INSIDE ME explores the illnesses caused by para-

PRIEST

Haunted Nights, Sahara One, 10 p.m.

sitic infection. Follow biologist Dan Riskin who explains how and why each parasite finds its host. D iscovery 11 p.m.

EK NANAD KI KHUSHIYON KI CHAABI - MERI BHABHI

On Rakhi, Shraddha and Kunal are unable to see each other

because of the cake and mast on their faces. Star Plus, 8 p.m.

REVENGE

Emily is realizing how much she misses Aiden being around

ever since they “broke up” so she could rekindle her relationship with Daniel. Victoria has likewise flown to L.A. to try to circumvent Daniel from successfully acquiring Stonehaven and push his competitor toward victory. Padma refers to something she couldn’t have known without spying, and Nolan finally suspects she is up to no good. He gets confirmation and then decides to play her based on Emily’s advice. Jack gets the confession from his father’s friend of the murder of the Ryan brother’s father on hidden tape. Conrad offers that proof and $50,000 to the Ryan brothers to sell their share in the bar to Conrad. Daniel has Emily accompany him to Los Angeles to help purchase Stonehaven United. Star World, 9 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

PRIEST, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller, is set in an alternate world — one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on a quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his daughter’s boyfriend, a triggerfingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. Star M ovi es, 9 p.m .

BHAVANI- THE TIGER

Bhavani Prasad lives in Karampudi. Sruthi, a girl who is going to get engaged to an NRI, falls in love with Bhavani Prasad. A lady called Siva Nageswari enters their wedding and shoots at Bhavani Prasad. Bhavani Prasad is a local leader who works for the good of the people. The people respect him, adore him and even willing to give up their life for him. SruthiIs A friend Of Bhavani Prasad’s Sister. On Occasion OfBhavani Prasad’s Sister’s Marriage, he Meets Sruthi. Sruthi is the fiancée of American born Indian – Prithvi. In the due course of events she falls in love with Bhavani Prasad. Both the families agree to their marriage. Bhavani Prasad vows to get Nageswari married to Jatin, who works for Bhavani Prasad. Another of Balayya’s rivals – MukeshRushi joins hands with Narasinga Naidu and plans to damage Balayya’s image and withhold Sonali’s marriage. Max, 9 p.m.

LAJJA

LAJJA demonstrates how life is a journey, in both a physical

sense but also an internal one. We follow a woman, geographically from New York City to a remote village in India; from a silent victim to an outspoken rebel; from the richest to the poorest. In life there is always the opposites, and in this case a woman learns how to face the worst of humanity that exists right alongside the good. Fil my, 9 p.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING

Is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author

Priest, Star Movies, 9 p.m.

and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. Pi x, 9 p.m .

FARZ

Gopli, Agent 116 of India's Secret Service, is called in to in-

vestigate the death of another agent whom had some incriminating photographic evidence revealing the inner workings of a foreign terrorist leader and his strike team and Gopli sets out to find the evidence before the terrosist does. CVO, 9 p.m.

JUDAAI

When Kajal marries Raaj, an Engineer by profession, she and her dad, automatically assume that he is rich, wealthy, and corrupt. But that is not the case. Raaj does not have an air-conditioner, a car, nor even a refrigerator. This infuriates Kajal, and in her mind she creates a separate world, where she is rich, wealthy, has several cars, and lives lavishly in a big bungalow. Even with birth of two children, and several years of marriage, does not change Kajal. When Jahnvi Raaj's boss's daughter comes from overseas into their lives, she falls for the honest Raaj. After meeting the greedy Kajal, Jahnvi offers a large sum of money in exchange of Raaj. And Kajal, seeing this as her opportunity to wealth and a easy life, accepts, not knowing that this decision will change her life forever. Zee Cinema, 8 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara 3.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Junior MasterChefUstaadon Ka Tadka 5.30 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha 6.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 6.30 Ek Gahr Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behnaa Hai 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 Saraswati Chandra P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

P.M. 2.00 Qubool Hai 2.30 Punarvivaah 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Pavitra Rishta 6.00 Jodha Akbar 7.00 Aaj Ki Housewife 7.30 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 9.00 Pavitra Rishta. 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Connected Hum Tum 10.30 Punarvivah 11.00 Jodha Akbar P.M.

LIFE OK

9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Haunted NightsKangann 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

SAB TV

Taarak Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Gutur Goon 2 Baal Veer Lapatagani Jeanie Aur Juhu Baal Veer Taarak Chidiyaghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR

One Tree Hill Glee 2 Broke Girls Big Bang Theory Revenge One Tree Hill 2 Broke Girls Big Bang Theory Revenge One Tree Hill Breaking Bad

ZEE CAFÉ

Pretty Little Liars Just for Laughs Lost Pretty Little Liars Body of Proof The Big Bang Theory Lost Pretty Little Liars Body of Proof

BIG CBS LOVE

SONY TV

Maharana Pratap Bade Acha Lagte Hai Chhanchan Jee Le Zara Crime Patrol Dastak Jee Le Zara Indian Indol Junior Anamika Amita Ka Amit Chanchhan Jee Le Zara Maharana Pratap Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 11.00 Crime Patrol

Veera, Star Plus, 10.30 p.m.

North America Full Force Nature Gator Boys Man vs Wild

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.30 11.00

1001 Nights Transformers Prime Wild Kratts Amazing Spiez 1001 Nights Sally Bollywood The Adventure sof Tintin Transformers Prime Wild Kratts 1001 Nights

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.50 5.15 6.00

Monsters Inside Me Deadly Descent Heavy Metal Task Force Food Detectives How It’s Made War Zone: G I Factory

DISCOVERY KIDS

SCIENCE

2.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

Best of Savdhaan India Gustakh Dil Devo Ke Dev Mahadev Savitri Do Dil…Ek Jaan Junoon-Aisi Nafrat, To Kaisa Ishq 10.00 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

6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala…. Mrs Pmmi Pyarelal Bani Ishq da Kalma Comedy Nights with Kapil Balika Vadhu… Uttaran Mrs Pammi Pyarelal Sasural Simar Ka Balika Vadhu Madhubala Sanskaar… Na Bole Tum… Uttaran Bani – Ishq da Kalma Balika Vadhu

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 2.30 Jhilmil Sitaron ka Aangan Hoga 3.00 Sherdil: Film. Dharmendra 6.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 6.30 Haqeeqat 7.30 Best of Haunted NightsKaun 8.00 Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga.

11.00 Taarak Mehta

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Tuze Maze Jamena 3.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Radha Hi Bawri 4.00 Ekapeksha Ek 5.00 Tu Thithe Mee 5.30 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Tuze Maze Jamena 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Radha Hi Bawri 8.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 9.00 Tuze Maze Jamena 9.30 Eka Peksha Ek 10.30 Radha Hi Bawri 11.00 Honnar Suun Me Hya Gharachi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 River Monsters 3.00 Animal Planet’s A to Z 4.00 Echo and The Elephants of Ambose 4.30 Orangutan Island 5.00 Biggest and Baddest 6.00 Wildest Islands 7.00 Predation 8.00 River Monsters 9.00 Yeh Mera India 10.00 Animal Planet’s A to Z 11.00 Biggest and Baddest P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30

DISCOVERY

Wonders of Life North America Dual Survival Man Woman Wild Mutant Planet Food Factory What Happened Next

News in Marathi Katha Sarita Runanubandha Tiwlya Bawlya Bhumika Kashya Andharlya Wata News in Marathi Thatta Nashibachi Sata Janmachi Punyai Krishi Varta AMAM News in Marathi. News Samachar Sabse Bade Ladaiya Pehchan, Astiva Ki Talaash

9.30 Saraswatichandra 10.30 Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar 11.00 E K PHOOL DO MALI: Film. Sanjay Khan, Sadhana, Balraj Sahani

DDII(METRO CHANNEL) P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30 7.05 7.30

News in Hindi. News. Sports News Repoter’s Diary Samachar. The News. Samachar. Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan Business Wrap Khel Samachar Focus

7.00 Weaponology 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 10.00 Deadliest Tech 11.00 Monsters Inside Me

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 Food Tech 3.00 History Untamed 4.00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 5.00 Ice Road Truckers 6.00 Invention Intervention 7.00 Bamazon 8.00 History Untamed: Black Mambas 9.00 Swamp People 10.00 Pawn Stars 11.30 Ancient Aliens

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

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

India Mega Factories Most Amazing Moments Dangerous Encounters Most Amazing Moments Most Amazing Moments Taboo Stuntmen of Bollywood Emergency Room Taboo

STAR CRICKET

P.M. 2.00 Eng Tour of India h/ls 1st T20 2.30 Champions Ka Champion 3.00 Smash 3.30 Asia Cup Men’s Hockey 2013 5.05 Jai Ho 5.30 Asia Cup Men’s Hockey 2013 7.05 Aus Tour of England 2013 h/ls 7.30 Champions Ka Champion 8.00 Champions League Twenty20 2011 h/ls 9.00 Superstar Football 9.30 Wah Kya Match Hai 10.00 ICC Champions Trophy 2013 h/s 11.00 Asia Cup Men’s Hockey 2013 h/ls

ESPN

Ek Phool Do Mali, DDI, 11 p.m.

8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.05

Samachar News in Hindi. Samachar Charcha Main Aankhon Dekhi Khel Samachar

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 2.05 4.25 7.00 9.00 10.45 A.M. 7.45 10.00

P.M. 2.00 Wah! Kya Match Hai 3.00 Champions League Twenty20 2011 h/ls 4.00 Aus Tour of Eng 13 h/ls 4.30 GP2 Series 2013 6.30 Liga Bbva 2013 14 h/ls 7.00 Wah! Kya Match Hai 7.30 Smash 7.50 Indian Badminton League 2013 11.30 Smash.

STARMOVIES

Just Go with It X2: X Men United Bad Teacher Priest In Time

In Time Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

HBO

P.M. 2.27 Legendary Assassin 4.09 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 7.02 Bloodsport 9:00 Wrath of the Titans 11.10 Conan The Destroyer A.M. 8.32 Gnomeo and Juliet 10.11 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe P.M 1.00 3.30 6.30 8.30 10.30 A.M. 10.30

Gustakh Dil, Life Ok, 7.30 p.m.

DOORDARSHAN

DDI MAIN CHANNEL

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.10 4.35 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.15 8.30 9.00

8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 90210 3.00 Game 3.30 Entertainment Tonight 4.00 Dexter 5.00 Game 6.00 Rules of Engagement 6.30 90210 7.00 Entertainment Tonight 7.30 Rules of Engagement 8.00 Game 9.00 90210 10.00 Dexter P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 6.00 6.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

ZEE TV

LISTING

ZEE STUDIO

Ladder 4 Cinderella Man Gladiator A Christmas Carol Pearl Harbor A Christmas Carol

PIX

P.M. 1.10Blue Lagoon: The Awakening 2.50 John Rambo 4.35 True Legend 6.55 Mercenary For Justice 9:00 What To Expect When You”re Expecting 11.20 Rocky A.M. 7.22 Mean Girls 9.25 Mercenary For Justice 11.26 Blue Lagoon: The Awakening P.M. 3.10 6.00 9.00 11.50 A.M. 11.55

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 12.00 No Entry_Pudhe Dhoka Aahe: Bharat Jadhav 3.00 Aare Devaa: Makranad Anaspure 6.00 Ata Ga Baya: Sanjay Narvekar 9.00 Yedyanchi Jatra: Bharat Jadhav

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.30

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy Special Oggy Ki Olli The Regular Show Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Oggy and the Cockroaches Bas Karo Henry Roll No 21 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien Johnny Test Adventure Time Obbochama-Kun Roll No 21 Tom and Jerry Show

POGO

P.M. 1.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 2.30 Laddoo Khao Band Bajao Special 4.00 Maharaj Ki Jai Special

STAR GOLD

Daava: Akhay Kumar Masti: Amrita Rao Jigar Kaleja: Mahesh Babu Virodhi

Bhavani-The Tiger, Max, 9 p.m.

Ghayal: Sunny Deol, Meenakshi

MAX

P.M. 2.00 Sanam Bewafa: Salman Khan 5.30 Hum: Amitabh B 9.00 Bhavani-The Tiger: Balakrishna A.M. 7.00 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin: Rishi Kapoor 10.30 Laawaris: Dimple Kapadia

ZEE CINEMA

P.M. 2.45 Masterji: Rajesh Khanna 6.00 Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge: Salman Khan 9.00 Judaai: Anil Kapoor A.M. 11.00 Phool Bane Angaare: Rekha

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Pagla Kahin Ka: Shammi Kapoor 5.30 Tantra Mantra: Prithvi Raaj 9.00 Farz: Jeetendra, Babita A.M. 9.30 Resham Ki Dori: Dharmendra, Saira Bano

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Bhakti Mein Shakti: Dara Singh 3.00 Shandaar: Sanjeev Kumar 6.00 Darna Zaroori Hai: Amitabh B, Mallika S 9.00 Lajja: Anil Kapoor A.M. 9.00 Naach: Abhishek B, Antara Mali

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Hote Hote Pyaar Ho Gaya: Jackie Shroff 4.00 Josh: Shah Rukh Khan

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8.00 Veer Jaanbaaz: Keerthi Chawla A.M. 8.00 April Fool: Biswajeet, Siara Banu

Lajja, Filmy, 9 p.m.

5.30 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 P.M. 1.30 4.30 5.00 5.30

6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.30

Chhota Bheem Marathon Hagemaru Chhota Bheem Pokemon Takeshi’s Castle Sunaina MAD Thomas and Friends Galli Galli Sim Sim Chhota Bheem Hagemaru

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Hamtaro Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Doraemon Best of Luck Nikki Disney Q S 2 Shake It Up Best of Luck Nikki Slokk Disney Q S 2

DISNEY XD

Kiteretsu Splatalot Super Robot Iron Man Armored Adventures Spiderman Phineas and Ferb Ultimate Spiderman Hulk VR Troopers

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Rakesh Paul has earlier worked in ‘Mujhe Chaand Chahiyeon’ and ‘Mrs. Madhuri Dixit’ on Zee TV, ‘Idhar Udhar’ on Sony, ‘Woh Rehney Waali Mehlo Ki’ on Sahara and ‘Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga’. Here, he speaks on his life and career

By Sandeep Hattangadi

What is so special about your role in ‘Jhilmil Sitaron Ka Aangan Hoga’? For the first time, I played an out-and-out negative role. It’s one of the most stylish negative roles that you have seen on TV.

How much do you relate to Pratap? I love the power Pratap has, the style, the impact. As an actor, I love playing it, but personally no, I am not a ghar jamaai. I don’t have two wives, I don’t kill people. (laughs aloud) Do you enjoy playing a negative role more or a positive role and why? Negative absolutely, because as they say the

good guy wins eventually. But in a daily soap, the negative guy wins in every episode. There is so much meat in a negative role. Playing a good guy is so boring.

Don’t you think if the show was on a different channel it would have fared better? Of course! 200 per cent. But I am happy with the response I got on Sahara channel also.

How is it working with Sooraj Barjatya?

EXTRATERRESTRIAL MYSTERIES

Discovery Science, India’s only 24-hour channel dedicated to making science entertaining, delves into the mysteries of aliens in the new series, Alien Mysteries. The programme chronicles first-person accounts of UFO sightings, alien encounters and abductions as recounted by people across the world. A six part series, Alien Mysteries will be telecast every Sunday, at 8 pm and is an imaginative take on some of the most enduring UFO mysteries from the last 50 years. Each story is backed up by credible witnesses, investigative reports, and tangible evidence such as physical markings, photographs, radar reports, and videos.

STAR WARS

Pallavi Sharda from Australia is shining bright in the promos of her upcoming film Besharam with Ranbir Kapoor and must be thanking her stars for this big break. However, if sources are to be believed, Katrina Kaif could have been a part of this movie. Ranbir Kapoor had strongly recommended Katrina Kaif for Pallavi’s role since he did not want the newcomer to be a part of this ambitious project. However, director Abhinav Kashyap found his female protagonist in Pallavi and stuck to his decision. Rumor has it that director Abhinav and Pallavi are more than just good friends and clearly Abhinav has taken this relationship to a new level all together. Even after constant feelers from Ranbir, the director stuck to his decision and Ranbir eventually had to give in.

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Narayani, Shastri while shooting for the Janmashtami special for Beta Hi

It is a dream for every actor to work with someone like him. I have been fortunate to work under his supervision in ‘Woh Rehney Waali..’ and ‘Jhilmil...’ It is a great feeling to have his suggestions on the script and it is a sheer feeling of pride when he compliments you.

What changes do you find in the TV industry over the years? I guess now we focus more on technology than content. This is because of the time restrictions and the volume of work has increased with so many channels, from weekly to daily soaps. Initially one new entry in any show and the world would know him overnight and now I see so much new talent that has been regularly working but they still go unnoticed.

Why did you not do any films?

I have always eluded myself from saying yes to films. All this while in the industry, only film families got the best. So it was better to stick to TV which is completely on your merit, but now with the kind of films being made, I feel this is the right time to get into films where the script is the hero and TV actors get roles that they actually deserve. Who are your favorite Bollywood stars and why? Salman Khan for his persona.

up the shoot. What was perplexing, however, was that she started instructing the dance coach on the steps and expressed disappointment with the outfits chosen by the production team. The crew always to be on time to rehearse with her and the stylist was told that she would wear the Chahiye on BIG MAGIC turned out to be a total perfectionist. While the outfit only after the changes were made. The crew certainly heaved a sigh perfectionist left no stone unturned to get things right, she was a hard of relief once the shoot was wrapped up! task master for the crew. Being a trained kathak dancer, Narayani chose the song ‘Kahe Ched Ched Mohe’ from Devdas and not only did she learn the steps quickly but was the The highly anticipated debut of Sofia the First, a fastest to new animated series about Princess Sofia, an wrap adventurous little girl who is learning how to adjust to royal life after her mum marries the king making her a princess overnight, debuts August 24 at 10 am on the Disney Channel. Created for kids aged 2-7, their parents and caregivers, Sofia the First tells the story of an ordinary girl who becomes a princess and learns over Popular film star of successful films like Dhamaal, Paying Guest and time that possessing the characteristics of a true princess - honesty, 3, Ashish Chaudhary will make his television debut in the Zee TV show loyalty, compassion and grace - is what makes one truly royal. ‘Ek Muthi Aasmaan’ which starts August 26. Ashish plays a suave and dynamic advertising agency owner in the show which stars Shilpa Shirodkar in a stellar role of a house-maid who wants the best for her children. Speaking to us at the press meet of the show, Ashish says, “I was thinking of The beloved bahu of Sony Entertainment Television’s Amita Ka getting into television for a long time and when this show Amit, Chandni Bhagwanani is juggling between her work and was offered to me I was more than happy to accept it studies these days. Chandni a.k.a Amita, is currently in her last since I am an ad agency owner myself and I could year of her Bachelor’s in Mass Media degree. Since her board identify with the character. I am looking forward to start exams have begun, she has been trying her level best to manage shooting with Shilpa and the rest of the cast and crew. I her shoots and studies. Chandni said, “Yes, my board exams are might only be acting in 10-15 episodes and my track starts on and I am trying hard to manage my work and studies. I go to much later after the sixth episode”. When quizzed about his favorite films, college in the morning and give my exam and then run for my shoot. he quips, “In Dhamaal, my comedy was much appreciated and I found a I realized I won’t have time to study like this, so I have made pointers and stuck them in my makeup room so that whenever I get a break I lot of children becoming my fans after this film”. Ashish watches a make the most of it”. lot of foreign shows and has a security business too to look after. Welcome to Television Ashish!

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Anti-superstition Act may help stem fraud Picture for representational purpose only

The State Cabinet’s clearing the anti-superstition bill seems like a knee-jerk reaction to save face after rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s murder yet may just work, feels Gajanan Khergamker

Dr Narendra Dabholkar was known for his fight against superstition. Similarly, Rationalist International and president of the Indian Rationalist Association Sanal Edamaruku has faced flak for his superstition-busting activities

ust last week, rationalist Dr. Narendra Dabholkar was shot at in Pune, while he was on his morning walk, killing him on the spot. Dr Narendra Dabholkar was known for his fight against superstition. He has been struggling to get the Anti-superstition bill passed for over a decade now. With the State Cabinet clearing the draft just a day after Dabholkar was shot, it seems that the rationalist had to pay a high price to fetch the much-needed change in the gullible public’s mindset. It was in 2005 that a law against superstition was drafted and presented in the state legislature but, due to various reasons, could not be passed further. A committee was appointed, all-party meetings were held and again the bill was introduced in the legislature in 2011. Reportedly, even this bill encountered some problems for which discussions were held again and a new draft created which was finally cleared by the State Cabinet just a day after Dabholkar was shot dead.

FIR against Asaram Bapu for ‘raping’ minor in Ashram CONCURRENTLY, last week, a minor girl filed an FIR against Hindu spiritual leader Asaram Bapu for allegedly raping her in his Ashram in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Earlier, in 2008, Asaram Bapu had found himself in a spot of controversy when two boys were found dead in the premises of his Ahmedabad ashram with some of their vital organs missing. Around the same time in 2008, Asaram Bapu was also embroiled in a land-grabbing case. An activist gathered information by filing RTI application which revealed that

Asaram, his wife, son and mother were issued farmer certificates by a revenue officer in Abdasa in Kutch district in April 2004 to allow them to buy land at Pedhmala, Gujarat. The activist had inquired about the certificate in his RTI application, to which the Revenue Officer replied that he had not signed the documents. A letter from the Revenue Officer maintained the certificates were forged and not issued at Abdasa at all. Apparently, while a genuine farmer certificate is stamped with an English seal, Asaram’s certificate has a Gujarati rubber stamp. Swami Nithyananda, another religious leader, is known for ‘miracle’ cures. Just earlier this year, his 21day-program ‘Inner Awakening’ promised people ‘cure’ for homosexuality, relief from inflation, respite from trouble with one’s boss. Why, in one such case, a devotee of Nithyananda claimed that Swami’s program even doubled his bank balance miraculously. Last year, in March, when water began to drip from the feet of a Statue of Jesus at the Church of Our Lady of Velankanni in Andheri, Mumbai, local Christians were astounded and overjoyed on witnessing ‘weeping Christ’ and claimed that it was gods’ miracle. The founder and president of Rationalist International and president of the Indian Rationalist Association Sanal Edamaruku, on inspection, found that water from the washroom, which had been blocked in the clogged drainage system, had been transmitted via capillary action into the adjacent walls and the base of the cross as well as into the wooden cross itself. Many Christian groups got angry at him for making ‘such remarks’ against their God and filed various FIRs in different police stations

against Edamaruku. In another case, earlier in April, a ‘fake’ religious leader was held for ‘raping’ a woman in South Delhi. Allegedly, the victim’s family had called him to rid the evil spirit that had entered the woman’s body. The accused had apparently asked the woman’s family to leave him alone in a room with the woman so that he can work on getting rid of the evil spirit. But, when he locked the door and didn’t come out for some time, the husband got suspicious and peeped inside the room only to find him trying to force himself on his wife. The family later reported him to police. In the high-profile Body Revival case, the creator Munir Khan who allegedly advertised it the ‘ultimate drug for cancer and other heart problems’ had his bail condition relaxed by the Bombay High Court that had forbidden him from selling his drug. The court, however, maintained its judgement should not be interpreted as a blanket permission to sell his drug since the medicine was still subject to other laws. The drug, he claimed cured every disease including cancer, was reported to be nothing but few herbs mixed in honey. Munir Khan had allegedly duped many of a fortune before he was arrested in 2010 for fraud and cheating under sections of the Indian Penal Code and various other acts in Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Acts.

HC permits Munir to sell product but sans hyperbole THE HC has allowed Munir to sell his product after he petitioned in HC stating that, by not letting him sell his wares- which has been

tested and verified by the Institute of PG Medical Education and Research, Kolkata as harmless and a purely herbal product – free of toxins, his right to livelihood is being infringed upon. It comes with a

rider though: The HC has ordered Munir to desist from ‘exaggerating its benefits.’ If the Anti-superstition bill is passed, it will act as a shot in the arm for Drug and Magic Remedies Act that prohibits one from making tall claims and false promises.

‘Sufi’ arrested for sexual exploitation of student A FEW months back, in Kashmir, one Gulzar Ahmad Bhatt, who claimed to be a Sufi was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of girls studying in his religious school. One of the girls who filed an FIR against Bhatt reported that, a female teacher who conducted the ‘spiritual course’ at the religious school sent her to the god man’s room where he allegedly raped her . Apparently, before the heinous act, the self-proclaimed Sufi, after chanting some verses in Arabic to the girl, said he was spiritually married and wherever he would touch her body, it will become immune to

‘hell fire.’ The girl reported that after the act, the female teacher who persuaded her to go to the Sufi’s room asked her to keep mum about the incidence to attain divine blessings. The rural interiors of various states are spilling over with fake gurus who dupe the uneducated and vulnerable and thrive on their insecurities. Fooling the gullible into believing they possess supernatural powers, healing powers and other magical powers to fleece them of their money is morally wrong; but there is nothing that can be done about it according to law if the victim is willingly getting fleeced and has no qualms about it. The new anti-superstition bill is aimed at bringing these cheating god-men, faith-healers, miracle worker, gurus spreading ignorance and those who con people under the pretext of religion, under the ambit of law and prosecuting them for spreading ignorance and superstitions. There have been numerous cases of such fakes cheating people of their money, raping girls and even persuading people to ‘sacrifice’ other humans to attain prosperity. We have fake godmen and spiritual leaders in every religion then there are those who advertise about ‘miracles’ on television, newspapers and on billboards yet get away with it. This new anti-superstition bill is expected to penalise those who indulge in such activities that go on unfettered in India. The bill had been facing opposition from various religious groups who claim the bill is against ‘a’ particular religion but the State Cabinet in passing the bill had taken a step in the right direction. With inputs from Prerna Pandey

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DILLI KA BABU ‘Special’ babus

By Santosh Bhartiya

ment, ministers and political parties made a sudden about-turn, NNA HAZARE has now and left Anna alone, in the matter started to talk of political of the Jan Lokpal Bill. Tired and feeling defeated, options in the country. Anna Hazare has now decided Anna decided to sit on a fast unto that he will not only create mass death at the Lok Nayak awareness against political par- Jaiprakash Narayan Park in New ties, but will also support such Delhi. Before he could do so, candidates for the Lok Sabha who however, the police arrested him have no relationship with politi- from his house. They took him to cal parties. Technically, these a judge, where he was sentenced candidates will be independent, to imprisonment for seven days. but Anna says that out of these He had hardly spent two hours in whichever candidates the people jail when jail officials came to choose, he will consider them him and told him he could leave candidates who will fight for since his punishment was withdemocracy. For this however, he drawn. Anna said that he would has some conditions, which we not leave till his punishment was cover later. First, let us analyse completed. He added that the what brought about the occurred ‘andolan’ (movement) was not a bania’s shop, where prices could in Anna’s attitude. In 2011, when Anna Hazare be lowered and raised as and fasted against corruption at the when, according to the customer. The jail officials left and reRamlila Ground in New Delhi, he did not have the trust and confi- turned after a while, saying that dence of people that would en- the IG had called Anna. When sure their support for him against Anna reached the IG to meet him, corruption, in the way that they the IG told him he could not go did. If he had possessed their back to jail since he had come out trust and confidence, he would of it. Anna the told him, if he behave appealed to the people of haved in the same way as his subthe country to stand with him. ordinates did, he would not leave Anna staked his life and de- the IG’s office for three days. And from here started the manded that a Jan Lokpal law be made by the Government. Before anger of the people in the counthis, Anna had held talks with the try. Exactly the same anger that Government several times where had ignited in the minds of peoministers had assured him of ple after they looked at a phototheir help, but Anna was ulti- graph of lathis striking Lok mately cheated and the Govern- Nayak’s Jaiprakash Narayan’s

head on the roads of Patna. Once again, the country felt that the Government had done injustice to the 73-year-old social worker Anna Hazare, leading to outraged people sitting before Tihar jail in large numbers. As the hours passed, the crowd in front of Tihar jail increased. Demonstrations began all over the country and people of the country. When Anna came out of jail after three days, a procession almost 4 km long accompanied him towards the Ramlila ground. At first, the Government did not want to ‘give’ the Ramlila Maidan to Anna Hazare for his fast, but within those three days, the Ramlila Maidan was made suitable for the fast to be held and Anna reached the venue directly and continued his fast. Television had no other choice but to show the public anger and outrage, nor did the print media have any other alternative except to go in favour of the movement. Television took the incident to every home and a wave of anger spread through the country. Although speeches were being made at Ramlila Maidan, the anger was not concentrated or centralised in Delhi. Meetings were being held in different parts of the country and women who were not able to attend the meetings took out ‘prabhat pheris’ (fervent processions) in the streets and ‘mohallas’ of their dif-

ferent localities. Children sporting caps began raising slogans of ‘I am Anna, and so are you. We are all Anna’. The result was that the fermentation of anger and wrath engulfed the entire country. Perhaps afraid of the country’s outrage, the Parliament held a sitting and passed a resolution, even though in this sitting, as in others before, several MPs made sarcastic remarks about Anna, the most sarcastic being made by Laloo Prasad Yadav. Sharad Yadav also did not use decorous language in the Lok Sabha, but based on a unanimous opinion it was decided to ‘pass’ the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Lok Sabha. The next day, Vilasrao Deshmukh, accompanied by other fellow MPs, took the resolution and a letter from the Prime Minister to Anna Hazare, and entrusted a copy of each to Anna Hazare. On Deshmukh’s behest, Anna Hazare agreed to break his fast. Before this, several well known people in the country had made efforts to get Anna to end his fast, the most prominent among them being, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Bhaiyyuji Maharaj. Swami Chidanand Saraswati from Rishikesh had also reached with Gangajal to break Anna’s fast, yet Anna politely ignored everyone’s appeals. However, seeing the language of the Parliament’s ‘Sense of the House’, Anna ended his fast.

Candidates of the people versus candidates from political parties: Will new elements define a new path for India?

Santosh Bhartiya

F one talks of the situation after the Lok Sabha elections, then who will be the leader of the Congress is decided. It can be said that from the Congress, Rahul Gandhi will be the candidate for the post of Prime Minister. The question is just this – that people in the Congress itself do not have faith in Rahul Gandhi’s capabilities. All the senior leaders of the Congress whom I meet, do not have complete faith in Rahul

Gandhi’s mental capacity or capabilities. If unanimity cannot be attained in the Congress on making Rahul Gandhi the PM, then once again a PM like Manmohan Singh will emerge from the Congress. In that situation, A.K. Antony is at number one and P. Chidambaram who even now is flailing his hands and feet the most to become PM may also stake a claim. The Bharatiya Janata Party has shrunk to just revolving around Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh. A matter of regret is that both parties are not presenting a road map which will tell people that the experience of the last twenty years has taught them something. Now, when only a few months are left before the elections, Manmohan Singh gives a statement that the results of economic reforms will be seen in the

next two-three months. Manmohan Singh has no hesitation in saying this because he does not realise how much he has shattered the faith of the people of this country. The country has given him more time than necessary but Manmohan Singh kept watching his own policies become unsuccessful. It was perhaps his objective to see these policies end up unsuccessful, because the country has been caught in an economic spider web. Agriculture, the spine of our economy, after deteriorating, has gone to the brink of ruin and its most powerful elements – the farmers – are thinking of death. The rupee is losing its standing every day against the dollar and an economist like Manmohan Singh is watching silently. It seems like all the economists in the country know the kind of eco-

nomics that Manmohan Singh knows, where they think it is their duty to make policies as a result of which the country’s money is lost and within the country, money should lose its value. The BJP is looking at its future in the situation created by the Congress. The BJP does not have the economic planning to win or a promising future for the people. Instead, the party wants to raise issues like Ram Mandir and play a conspiratorial game. Half the leaders are declaring the Ram Mandir issue to be a major one while the other half does not consider it an issue at all. If the BJP has even a little bit of morality or ethics left, it should keep its manifesto before the country in a clear form, in which they should state that they want to turn the country into a Hindu nation and want to end Section 370.

RULES are made for lesser mortals, clearly not for Ministers. Though there is a Department of Personnel and Training’s (DoPT’s) directive since March 2010 effectively placing a ceiling of 10 years on any officer serving on the personal staff of a Minister irrespective of the level, the rule is flouted more often than followed. According to sources at least 87 such officers continue to serve on the personal staff of various Ministers, despite having completed the prescribed tenure of 10 years. Apparently, the Ministers requested the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to be allowed to retain their pet babus, a request which was accepted. Among the Ministers who sent special requests to the PMO in this regard are Kamal Nath, Sushil Kumar Shinde, Salman Khurshid and Praful Patel, among others. The babus on this ‘elite’ list include six officers on special duty – U.K. Mitra, N.K. Gauri, V.K. Dhand, S.V. Pillai, S.N. Sharma and Giri Ketharaj. The list also includes three Personal Secretaries, 29 Additional Secretaries and 24 Assistant Private Secretaries. The DoPT directive, meanwhile, remains as a meaningless piece of paper in a file.

Rare solidarity

THE backlash against the suspension of an IAS officer by the Samajwadi Party Government has forced Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to ‘reconsider’ the issue. It may have come as a surprise to Mr. Yadav that his babus, in a rare display of solidarity with their colleague, chose to protest an act which is widely being seen as penalising an honest official who dared to crack down on the notorious sand mafia in Noida. Such instances of babu solidarity are rare in Uttar Pradesh where fractious politics has resulted in a fractured bureaucracy, with bureaucrats openly aligning with one political dispensation or the other. However Durga Shakti Nagpal, a 2009-batch IAS officer has now joined the ranks of such babus as Ashok Khemka, Sanjiv Chaturvedi, Uma Shankar, Mugha Sinha, Anand Swaroop and Rahul Sharma, among others, who became victims of politics while simply doing their job.

No headway

A POST-KARGIL war proposal to constitute a permanent chairman of the Chief of Staff Committee for the Armed Forces lies practically abandoned since the defence establishment is divided over the issue. In fact, sources say the babus at the Ministry of Defence are using the turf war within the armed forces to keep the issue off the table. Creating this position was one of the key military administration reforms suggested in the aftermath of the Kargil conflict by a c o m m i t te e headed by former Cabinet Secretary and former Ambassador to Washington, Naresh Chandra. Unfortunately, only the Navy seems to back it while the army brass is definitely against creation of a post, which will effectively place someone directly above them in the hierarchy. Interestingly, Defence Minister A.K. Antony continues to insist that the issue is still under consideration, but the word is that Defence Secretary R.K. Mathur, like his predecessors and the rest of the MoD babus, seems to prefer a status quo. — Dilip Cherian

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 612

ENIGMA CODE 612

ACROSS: 1 Trial session of like dimension (6) 5 I no longer use top shelf treatment for conjunctivitis (3,5) 9 Unchristian calling (4,4) 10 Wandered out of danger (6) 11 How a thief can upstage the stars ? (5,3,4) 13 There's a lot of wind in a Carlton Club oration (4) 14 Look along line that's more revealing (8) 17 Class of good scholars (8) 18 He never had a mother (4) 20 I get strained badly and go to pieces (12) 23 Hat may tear or fade (6) 24 He causes a stir having a go at it right (8) 25 Many diet perhaps, but this could end in a big blowout (8) 26 Up yours if it's what suit you (6)

DOWN: 2 Blackleg seen initially at advice centre (4) 3 Dead unwilling (9) 4 Rubbed out in the Red Sea (6) 5 Female star given a form of immortality (11,4) 6 No extra terrestrial he ! (8) 7 Rows denoting official positions, perhaps ? (5) 8 Penny to effect a cure with only women included how extraordinary (10)

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

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SOLUTION TO FRIDAY’S ENIGMA CODE HEAVEN, HAVENS, HEAVES, SEVENS, SHAVEN, SHAVES, SHEAVE

MATH PYRAMID 612 12 Perhaps pity is love, really (10) 15 Sales are not too bad at the business show (5,4) 16 From Parma, it's smoked beef (8)

19 Females of unusual ideals (6) 21 Mental images ? (5) 22 Rules not always easy to understand (4)

SOLUTION TO FRIDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 5 No half measures, 7 Exiles, 8 Amethyst, 10 Station-master, 14 Complete picture, 17 April fools day, 22 Time bomb, 23 Tahiti, 24 Talk of the devil. DOW N: 1 Table-top, 2 Offset, 3 Esteem, 4 Arches, 5 Needlecraft, 6 Erato, 9 Terrestrial, 11 Intro, 12 Nepal, 13 Tau, 15 Mar, 16 Trashier, 18 Ideals, 19 Flow of, 20 Orbit, 21 Sitter.

QUICK CROSS 612

ACROSS: 1 Abraham's nephew (3) 4 Brother, of a sort (3) 5 Come-ons, often (5) 8 Diva's place, for short (3) 9 Tabloid,e.g. (5) 12 ___ jacket, sailor's coat (3) 13 ___ up, cinch (3)

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

FRIDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Prospective landlord's sign: "To ___" (3) 2 Bireme hand (3) 3 Chaplin portrayal (5) 6 ___ annum (3) 7 Dance moves (5) 10 ___ red, seethe (3) 11 Raise dust, in a way (3)

HIDATO 612

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

MATHDOKU 612

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

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BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will get various opportunities to improve your financial position and you will accomplish your objectives with relative ease. You will receive co-operation from others, which makes your task much easier. Personal affairs run smoothly. Youngsters have an exciting romance with someone they meet during the course of travel. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have bright eyes, broad forehead alert, energetic and self-opinionated. General all round good knowledge will lead to many good opportunities. Will do well in public life, marketing, business, agriculture or land development. Overseas influences are strongly indicated and favorable. Will be loving and attached to family. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Manage your own affairs at work rather than depend on others. Check out every phase of your work for there could be a tendency to make silly mistakes in your anxiety to get ahead quickly. You Have a way with people and will be making ample use of this quality with people you meet today.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): There will be better turnover in your business resulting in more gains. The cash crunch is a thing of the past. The employed will receive bonus or some additional incentives that will help them overcome their budgetary constraints. You receive some dues from a person known to default. The need to share your dreams and aspirations with those you are close to you will make you happier. A marriage is likely for the single.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 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.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You will come across a profitable idea that can be developed quite favorably. Turn your attention to hobbies or extracurricular activities that give you satisfaction. Family problems that have been bothering you for long will also become easier to solve. Trying times in love relationships are over and you can look forward to the good times ahead. Evening has some good prospects for you.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): A hectic pace and single-minded devotion pays you rich dividends. You will take on more responsibilities at work and at home. Even though you believe in doing things yourself, you can entrust some responsibility to a close associate or a relative who will not let you down. You will be meeting interesting new people with whom you have an instant rapport. A new romance is predicted for the single.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Regular work activities continue to be a good source of income. This is a good time to follow up inquiries on new work proposals or meet people in the same connection. Investment in property or real estate will be favorable. You will be entertaining at home this evening. A secret or clandestine affair is in the offing.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You could make some useful contacts today. Your rapport with your beloved will be good. Those in love can look forward to an exciting evening free from cares and worries. Personal life runs smoothly. Personal relationships that have seen a few ups and downs will begin to get better Tolerance levels in marital relationships will also improve leading to a much better rapport. Some of you may plan to go shopping.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will get a good opportunity that assures steady growth but not spectacular profit. Under the present circumstances it would pay to play safe. A short and unexpected journey may upset your plans. It will involve more expenses and a bit of discomfort. Regardless of your other responsibilities you will have to find time for love and your commitment to your beloved which is important.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Gains are indicated through real estate or property. Some of you will buy a new house or move your residence. Students specializing in any particular chosen field will achieve success. They may also receive offers for jobs as trainees to be absorbed in the company later. A day you will remember. Excitement, adventure and new contacts fill the day with activity you enjoy.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Financially your position is strong and you will be able to consolidate your place more after having proved yourself to those that matter. You may encounter some trouble when traveling to work and may be late for an appointment as a result of this. However others will understand. You depend too much on friends for emotional support and they can take advantage. Work on finding the strength within yourself.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): The purchase of a vehicle or property is strongly indicted. You will receive some news about it. You will succeed in completing what you set out to do. Those who are appearing for interviews are bound to be successful. Have no apprehensions. Family ties will be strengthened.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your success will bring new offers and praise. A few last minute details may require your attention for a current task or project, which you are concluding. You will have all the help and support that you may need from your family or mate even though you have been through some tough times. The married will enjoy marital felicity.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4750

ACROSS: 4 Handwriting (6) 7 It guards our skies from unfriendly intrusions (3,5) 8 One of a pair of tissue similar to lymph nodes, found on either side of the throat (6) 10 An embankment along the shore of a body of water (5) 13 Dark gloom (4) 14 Visionary (4) 15 Spanish hors d'oeuvre (4) 16 Male or female? (3) 17 ____ off : ended telephonic conversation? (4) 19 Pressed or crushed with feet (4) 21 An underskirt (9) 23 Lower part of wall (4) 24 Strong string (4) 26 ___ off : escape or evade the consequences of one's actions? (3) 27 Animal flesh to eat (4) 29 Surmounting; over (4) 32 Not a boy (4) 33 Fight (5) 34 European monarchy (6) 35 Trouble (8) 36 Grew into; came in to being? (6) DOWN: 1 Round toys (5) 2 Small wood or group of trees (5) 3 Top-notch (1-3) 4 Arrangement? (3,2) 5 ___ outside : an utter and absolute outsider? (4) 6 Distressed or hurt in feelings (6) 9 One making a speech? (6) 11 Slender fish (3) 12 Goofed or made a blunder (5) 13 Mysteriously enchanting (7) 15 It can move mountains (3) 16 Drunkard (3) 18 Characterised by nuclear fission (6) 20 O'Reilly of "M*A*S*H" (5) 21 A ___ on the back : appreciation (3) 22 A baby's bed (3) 23 Set apart or dedicate (6)

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SUDOKU 1936 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.

SATURDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: K equals P

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

25 Curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows (3) 28 Wear away or destroy gradually (5) 30 This may be used to light larger candles (5)

31 Cloth of silk or cotton with long soft nap? (5) 32 Festive occasion; festive gathering for sports (4) 33 Moderate (4)

SOLUTION TO SATURDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Punjab, 5 Bbc, 8 Vane, 9 Away, 10 Murder, 11 Soporific, 13 Land, 15 Nag, 16 Dives, 17 Assay, 20 CRM, 22 Ccl, 23 Grass, 24 Manor, 26 Hen, 27 Taka, 28 Aurobindo, 31 Lotion, 32 Tomb, 33 Caen, 34 Soh, 35 Dagger. DOWN: 1 Pimple, 2 Narendra, 3 Aves, 4 Baronet, 5 Befog, 6 Cadi, 7 Magical, 12 Pas, 14 Dims, 18 Scot, 19 Scraping, 20 Crouton, 21 Handled, 24 Men, 25 Manner, 26 Hitch, 29 Orbs, 30 Oona.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1755 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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SATURDAY’S SOLUTION

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SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious

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: 13 average; 15 good; 17 outstanding. SATURDAY’S SOLUTION: ache, anchor, ANCHORAGE, arch, change, char, charge, chore, each, echo, hang, hangar, hanger, hare, hear, hero, heron, hone, horn, ochre, ranch, reach, rhea, roach.

HEATHCLIFF

Saturday’s

ON TARGET

SPORTS

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Indian archers Bombayala Devi, Deepika Kumari and Rimil Buriuly win gold in world cup

OLKATA: Indian women's recurve team upset the mighty South Koreans to win gold medal in the World Cup Archery (Stage IV) at Wroclaw, Poland for their second successive gold after Medellin meet. According to information received here, Deepika, Laishram Bombayla Devi and Rimil Buriuly stunned world champions Koreans 219-215 in a thrilling final as Indian archery team returned with the solitary gold from the last leg of the World Cup. Korea had finished third in Shanghai, first in Antalya, and did not compete in Medellin Stage as the team of Yun Ok-Hee, Ki Bo Bae, and Joo Hyun Jung never scored

Rimil Buriuly, Deepika Kumar and Bombayla Devi

below 222 points in their three elimination matches, against the United States, Italy and Russia. Winners in Stage III at Medellin, the Indian team started as a dark horse as they had a poor 5-2 winloss record against the Koreans. Under windy conditions, both teams started out with unusual 7s as they were locked (163-each) after the third end. With six arrows to go, a poor 6 by Ki Bo Bae let down the Olympic champions as the Indian trio shot three perfect 10s to wrap the issue 219-215. Deepika concluded the four World Stages with two golds (Medellin, Wroclaw) and two silvers (both Shanghai) and one bronze (Medellin).

Deepika had returned emptyhanded from Stage 2 in Antalya. Based on her performances in the four World Stages, Deepika finished inside top seven to qualify for the World Cup Finals to be held on September 21 and 22 in Paris. Deepika thus qualified for the Finals for second year in a row. In her maiden appearance in Tokyo last year, Deepika had returned with a silver. Based on their rankings after four stages of the World Cup, top seven archers in men's and women's sections make the cut for the Finals, while the hosts country (France) get a quota berth. Dola Banerjee is the only Indian to have won a gold in the World Finals (in 2007).

India clinch ACC Emerging Trophy, thrash Pak in final S

INGAPORE: The Indian under-23 team lifted the ACC Emerging Trophy tournament after thrashing arch-rivals Pakistan by nine wickets in the final with opener Lokesh Rahul (93) being the star of a lopsided chase, here. One of cricket's most famous rivalries at the junior level was reduced to a one-sided contest as the Indian Colts chased down the 160run target in just 33.4 overs at the Kallang Ground. In the bowling department, Baba Aparajith shone with a three-wicket burst, while pacers Sandeep Warrier and Sandeep Sharma grabbed two wickets each. Rahul missed out on what would have been a well-deserved century by just seven runs but stitched an unbroken 132-run stand for the second wicket with Manprit Juneja (51 not out) as India rounded off their impressive unbeaten run in the tournament. India suffered an early blow in their run chase when former U-19 skipper Unmukt Chand was caught by wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan behind the stumps off Raza Hasan for 15 runs. Unmukt smashed three boundaries in his knock as India took the lunch at 38 for one with 122 still required from 43 overs. Rahul and Juneja then combined well and put up a fine batting display to take the team past 100 at the end of the 23rd over. In the process, Rahul reached his half-century with the help of eight boundaries as the Pakistani bowlers looked clueless to defend a small total on a lively Kallang pitch. Both showed maturity in their approach and never went for risky shots. They produced a magnificent show of batting which saw them mix caution and aggression. Rahul even smashed spinner Hasan for a six in the 32nd over to clear the deep midwicket fence. Juneja provided the fitting end to the proceedings with a hit to the maximum over deep midwicket as the Indian side celebrated its welldeserved victory. All the Indian U-23s players took a victory lap after their triumph. Earlier, Pakistan had an early advantage to score the runs after winning the toss but they kept on losing

Members of India's U-23 cricket team celebrate their win over Pakistan's team at Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup final cricket match at the Singapore Cricket Association on Sunday.

India retain No.3 position in T20 , Kohli placed sixth

DUBAI: India managed to retain their third spot among T20 teams while Virat Kohli has held on to his sixth spot in the ICC rankings for Twenty20 batsmen issued here. India are placed at third with 121 rating points in the ICC T20 Championship table which is headed by Sri Lanka and followed by Pakistan. Pakistan's 2-0 series win over hosts Zimbabwe have helped them gain one ratings

wickets at regular intervals. Pakistan suffered early blows when openers Mohammad Rizwan (21) and Babar Azam (7) fell to pacers Warrier and Sharma respectively. Usman

points to finish at 125. Pakistan, which started the series in second place with 124 ratings points, have now reduced the gap with numberone ranked Sri Lanka to three ratings points. The Indian batsmen figuring in top-20 list have also managed to cling on to their respective positions. Star India batsman Kohli has 731 points while Suresh Raina remains at eighth position with 719 points.

Salahuddin (15) and Umar Waheed (41) steadied the ship with a fiftyplus stand for the third wicket but both fell in quick succession. Pacer Suryakumar Yadav came up

with a fiery spell as he removed the well-settled Waheed (41) and Salahuddin. Pakistan never recovered from there on and lost five wickets in a heap to plunge to 107 for nine from 95 for four. Right-arm offbreak Aparajith struck twice in back to back overs as he dismissed Hammad Azam (0) and Mohammad Waqas (5) back to the pavilion. Pakistan lost three more wickets in Mohammad Nawaz (3), Raza Hasan (2) and Bilawal Bhatti (1) as there innings looked for an early pack-up. Ehsan Adil and Usman Qadir showed some fightback as both tailenders stitched 52-run partnership for the last wicket to provide some semblance of respectability to the score. Brief Scores: Pakistan Under-23: 159 all out in 47 overs (Umar Waheed 41,

Usman Qadir 33; Baba Aparajith 3/28, Sandeep Sharma 2/20) lost to India Under-23: 160 for one in 33.4 overs (Lokesh Rahul 93 not out, Manprit Juneja 51 not out; Raza Hasan 1/41) by nine wickets.

UP VS KERALA, TNCA TEAMS TO CLASH IN SEMIFINALS CHENNAI: Uttar Pradesh will take on Kerala in the first semifinal while the two hosts teams, TNCA XI and TNCA President's XI, will clash in the other last-four match of the Buchi Babu cricket tournament, after registering wins their respective quarterfinals here. Uttar Pradesh beat defending champions Karnataka by six wickets while last year's runners up Kerala registered an upset win over starstudded Haryana by seven wickets.

SANIA-ZHENG PAIR LIFTS NEW HAVEN TITLE

SPORTS

Jie Zheng and Sania Mirza won the WTA New Haven Open.

triumph on their fifth match point. "We didn't start the tournament too well, winning a couple of what you might call ugly matches," Mirza said. "But we kept getting better with each match. It was great to play our best match in the final. "It's tough with this format. It's relentless. There's really no margin of error with the deuce points, the super tiebreak. It's just a toss-up sometimes. Even today's match was 63 64, but it was much tighter with the deuce points. The last set we won three deuce games." It was Sania's fourth final of the year and 25th overall. Sania, the only Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title, had won two titles this season before this triumph. Both the previous titles came with American partner Bethanie MattekSands.

Saurabh, Vishal star in Naravane’s win medal in the Triathlon event in the Asia Cup for her outstanding performances.

Results of all the winners with distance and timings: Girls U-16: (3km) - Aarti Madan (Dr. Naravane’s) 3.46 secs. U-14: (3km) - Mayuri Sutar (Dr. Naravane’s SA) – 12:28 minutes. U-12: (2km)-Anushka Bhandari (Mary

Immaculate, Borivali) –6:50 minutes. U10: (1km). Kashish Jain (St. Anthonly’s,Chembur) -9:05 minutes. Boys U-16: (5km)- Saurabh Bhandari (Dr.Naravane’s) – 20:28 minutes. U-14 (3km) - Yash Shiralkar (Dr. Naravane’s) – 11:27 minutes. U-12: (2km)- Pawan Mosamkar (Dr. Naravane’s )- 6:33 minutes U-10: (1km)-Rishikesh Prasannan (Chembur Trackmasters) –3:54 minutes.

Kamble, Gawde advance to round two

Dr. Naravane’s Sports Academy’s athletes receiving the overall championship trophy from ace national triathlon champion Swapnali Yadav (extreme right).

UMBAI: Saurabh Bhandari and Vishal Ughale did their Dr. Naravane’s Sports Academy proud by finishing first and second in the boys under-16 event in the Mumbai Suburban District Athletic Association’s I.C. Colony Sports Club Minithon Road Races held here on Sunday. The athletes from the Naravane’s academy took the honours in the under-16 girl’s category as well. They overall won six of the eight events, thus bagging the glittering trophy for being adjudged the overall champions. Around 1200 ath-

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letes in various age groups participated in the event. St. Anthony’s, Chembur girls’ make their presence felt by capturing the girls under -10 trophy when Kashish Jain emerged best in the 1 km run in 9:06 minutes. While Borivali’ Mary Immaculate’s Anushka Bhandari emerged best in the girls under-12 section, clocking 6:50 minutes. The event was a selection trials’ for selecting the district team for the Maharashtra State Cross Country races. The organizers also felicitated ace swimmer Swapnali Yadav, who had bagged a silver

MUMBAI: Sandesh Kamble blanked Suresh Ringe in a straight games encounter 25-0, 25-0 to enter second round of the men singles event in the Late Muktar Ahmed Trophy State Level Carrom Tournament organized by Kshtriya Union Club, Dadar. In the second round match Anil Bodhare of Mumbai prevailed over Nilesh Parab of Mumbai 25-7, 1425, 25-9 in a three game encounter. In another thrilling second round match Vaibhav Koregaonkar of Thane prevailed over seasoned Anant Surve of Mumbai 25-16, 16-25, 25-0 to advance in to Second round. Results: Men Single’s First Round: Sandesh Kamble bt. Suresh Ringe 25-0, 25-0, Prashant Tambe bt. Nilesh Ghag 25-4, 15-25, 25-13, Jagdish Shirsat bt. Kis25-14, 25-12, Ashok Kharat bt. Kailash Waghela 0-25, 25-14, 25-7, Mukesh Sharma bt. Balu Kanukale 425, 25-5, 25-11, Hitendra Patel bt. Raja Shetye 5-25, 25-10, 25-17, Alankar

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The tournament being inaugurated by Chief Guest K. K. Acharya, General Manager Oriental Bank of Commerce and Suhas Kambli.

Naik bt. Prashant Patil 25-11, 25-9, Bhushan Patil bt. Rakesh Bhoir 25-18, 25-18, Rajesh Gaddam bt. Dashrath Yelve 25-5, 25-5, Ravi Waghamare bt. Mahesh Kuperkar 25-3, 25-0, Barnad Fernandes bt. Gajanan Kamble 25-0, 25-0, Anil Bodhare bt. Nilesh Parab 257, 14-25, 25-9, Shahid Bagwan bt.Shakil Sayyad 25-8, 25-8, Raoji Gawade bt. Milind Kamble 25-0, 25-0, Azghar Shaikh bt. Rahul Koli 25-15, 1725, 25-11, Vaibhav Korgaonkar bt. Anant Surve 25-16, 16-25, 25-0.

Queen of clubs. Then he played the 10 of spades & discarded the King of clubs, thus exchanging a spade trick for the club trick. It effectively removed east’s entry for giving west a club ruff. West, West led club 7 & east, after a little nevertheless, persevered with the 4 of clubs. Robert ruffed, but he was hesitation, ducked. Robert could see 4 losers. Ace of not out of the woods yet. He realised that if he played a hearts, Ace of clubs, Ace of diamonds & a club ruff! He had to get trump at this stage, west would win, rid of the clubs, though he must cash the Ace of diamonds & put him have found it painful to throw away in dummy with King of diamond. Robert would have to come out of the honours. With that idea in mind he went to dummy by ruffing either a spade or dummy with Ace of spades. On the a club. But that would promote west’s 10 King of spades he discarded the

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EW HAVEN: Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza notched up her third title of the season and 17th overall as she lifted the women's doubles trophy at the WTA New Haven Open along with new partner Jie Zheng here. Playing just their fourth event together, third seeds Sania and Jie pipped the second-seeded pair of Anabel Medina Garrigues and Katarina Srebotnik 6-3 6-4 in the summit clash. Mirza and Zheng fell behind an early break but quickly got back and from 3-3 in the first set, they won six of the next seven games to capture the first set and take control of the second. They did have a bit of trouble closing it out, as at 5-2 in the second set, Medina and Srebotnik won two games in a row and then got to deuce on Mirza's serve before the Indo-Chinese duo finished off the

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Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir wins c’ship

MUMBAI: For the 13th year in succession, Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Mandir bagged the girls and boys team championships with a tally of 170 and 126 points respectively in the 25th All Bandra Inter-School Road Races conducted by the United Athletes Sports Club in Bandra West o Sunday. The Bandra East school, which has proved itself as an athletics powerhouse in the ‘queen of the suburbs’ put 16 runners on the podium in the eight races for boys and girls that were conducted on Sunday. School principal Suman Gaonkar, who was present at the prize distribution ceremony, was proud to receive a special trophy awarded to the coaches of the school for producing an army of winners over the years. The races saw a record turnout of nearly 1,000 athletes on the 25th anniversary of what could possibly be Mumbai’s longest running road race.

The results: GIRLS u-10 (1 km): 1. Sakshi Jadhav (MGVM) 5.33 mins 2. Shrushti Malkak (MGVM) 3. Snehal Chinderkar (MGVM). GIRLS u-12 (1.5 km): 1. Nicole Franco (St Joseph’s Convent) 6.56 mins 2. Preeti Jaiswal (St Catherine of Sienna) 3. Komal Pujari (St Catherine of Sienna). GIRLS u-14 (2 kms): 1. Prajakta Choudhari (MGVM) 7.34 mins 2. Anuja Patra (MGVM) 3. Bhakti Pardhiye (MGVM). GIRLS u17 (3 kms): 1. Bhakti Gaonkar (MGVM) 13.10 mins 2. Manasi Chinderkar (MGVM) 3. Ankita Gurav (MGVM). BOYS u-10 (1 km): 1. Yash Borawade (MGVM) 4.51 mins 2. Kharwa Badal (St Catherine of Sienna) 3. Vinod Bhave (MGVM). BOYS u-12 (2 km): 1. Hanumantha Baslinga (St Catherine of Sienna) 7.40 mins 2. Naresh Ghogale (MGVM) 3. Vijay Jadhav (MGVM). BOYS u-14 (3 km): 1. Pradip Duble (MGVM) 11.34 mins 2. Akash Lavande (IES New English School) 3. Avadhoot Satardekar (MGVM). BOYS u-17 (5 km): 1. Dhiresh Jadhav (IES New English School) 19.38 mins 2. Jagdish Patel (MGVM) 3. Ankit Jadhav (IES New English School).

of hearts. There was only one way to overcome this fresh calamity. He must play a diamond to king first, making it impossible for west to lock him in dummy. After going through the play in his mind, he did play a diamond towards King. But mistakenly he played the 9 of diamonds. West seized his chance. He covered the 9 with 10. Dummy’s King won. Now Robert played a trump to his King. West won & made the stunning play of 5 of diamonds to partner’s 8. East ruthlessly returned a club promoting west’s 10 of hearts to setting trick.

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IN BRIEF Latif refuses to publicise evidence on alleged Indian bookie

KARACHI: Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif has refused to make public any evidence to back his claim that the PCB hosted an alleged Indian bookmaker Anu Bhatt during the national team's 2005-06 series against England and India. Latif said he had the evidence but since the matter was sensitive, he would share it with the Board through his legal adviser. The PCB has sent a legal notice to Latif asking him to present evidence to support his claim or apologise. The PCB has stated that it reserves the right to start legal proceedings against him. Latif said he respected the PCB as it was the parent body of Pakistan cricket. "I don't want to create any fresh controversy which is not good for Pakistan cricket but my plea to the board is that I only brought up this issue because of the Danish Kaneria case," he said.

PCB sells title rights for 'home series' for USD 1.3 million

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has managed to sell the title and ground rights of its forthcoming "home" series against South Africa and Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates for close to USD 1.3 million. The PCB will this week open tenders for the sale of broadcasting rights of the two series. In a meeting of the Governing Board held in Lahore under the Chairmanship of caretaker chief Najam Sethi, the Board confirmed the appointment of a foreign audit firm, M/s Ernest and Young to monitor the entire process of awarding of broadcasting rights for the two series. Some officials have raised objections to the role of Sethi as caretaker Chairman in the bidding process for the media rights as he is affiliated with a leading media group who is also among the bidders.

VETTEL STORMS TO VICTORY, EXTENDS LEAD IN TITLE RACE SPORTS

PA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM: Sebastian Vettel delivered a crushing blow to his title rivals on Sunday when he increased his lead in the drivers' championship with a consummate triumph for Red Bull in the Belgian Grand Prix. On a welcome dry afternoon at Spa Francorchamps in the Belgian Ardennes, the 26-year-old German took the lead from pole-man Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap and then pulled clear to claim his fifth win of the year and the 31st of his career, pulling him level with Briton Nigel Mansell. The defending triple world champion came home a comfortable 16.869 seconds ahead of second-placed Spaniard Fernando Alonso of Ferrari with Hamilton third for Mercedes. It was his fourth third-place of the year and the 54th podium finish of his career, drawing Hamilton alongside three-time

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FORCE INDIA CONCEDE FIFTH PLACE TO MCLAREN A collision caused a premature end to Paul di Resta's race while Adrian Sutil finished ninth in the Belgian Grand Prix as Sahara Force India lost its fifth place to McLaren, here. The team was struggling ever since the introduction of new tyres by Pirelli and was a good chance to gain some lost ground on the back of Di Resta's fifth place on the grid. However, misfortune struck the side when the Scot was hit by Pastor Maldonado, who was trying to overtake Esteban Gutierrez, in lap 28. Di Resta was firmly in points contention even as he had dropped some places but the crash forced his second retirement of the season. Before this, it was at the Malaysian GP where the Scot had retired. Sutil, who could also have been a victim of that crash, drove superbly from 12th position to ninth as it snapped side's point-less streak.

Passion for game has brought me back: Yuvraj N

EW DELHI: Eyeing an international comeback after falling out of favour due to poor form, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said his passion for the game has kept him motivated. Yuvraj, who successfully battled cancer last year, came back to international cricket with the Twenty20 World Championships in the same year. A drop in form saw the 31-year-old being left out of the post this year's IPL and he is now aiming for a return through good performances in the domestic circuit. "Last one year was very difficult for me. I have seen ups and downs. Injuries before World Cup, then diagnoses with a cancer tumour after the 2011 World Cup, comeback in the team and

Indo-Pak series van revive hockey in both countries: Rasool

IPOH, MALAYSIA: He was witness to the golden era of hockey in India and Pakistan, but Olympian Akhtar Rasool is heartbroken to see the current sorry state of the game in the two countries and feels frequent bilateral series between the neighbours can help bring back the past glory. Rasool, the head coach and manager of the Pakistan team, has called on the national federations of both India and Pakistan to work together in organising bilateral series at neutral venues if not in the two countries. "India and Pakistan have taught hockey to the world but they are now struggling to regain their past glory. I feel we should play more against each other. We are not playing with each other. That's why European teams are beating us," Rasool told PTI in an interview.

champion Austrian Niki Lauda. Vettel was delighted. "It was a fantastic race for us from start to

finish. It was very good tactics and it helped to get past Lewis on the first lap. We were a bit afraid of the rain coming but it was a great race. I feel good, winning helps, the car was much better going into the race so we had the pace to control it. The guys on the pit wall were not as stressed and in terms of rain there was nothing critical," he said. Alonso admitted to being bored by the race. "We had to recover some places -- we were not OK yesterday. But today it was a little bit boring, we get second place, but no threat to Sebastian and had no threat from behind. "This has been an important weekend for us and the team and we arrived full motivated -- and in Monza (the next race in a fortnight) we would like to give some smiles to our fans." Hamilton praised his team. "We had a tough race, but the team did a great job."

then getting dropped, the challenges were very hard but it is my passion for the game that kept motivating me to make a comeback," Yuvraj told 'PTI Bhasha' in an interview. "The inspiration to make a comeback and play for country was always there. It is in my system and it gave me the energy to face all the challenges. My never felt so good in last 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 years but now I am really feeling well. I have worked hard on off season training and hope to see the result in matches, be it domestic or international," said the batsman. He has taken all the criticism in his stride and does not get affected by it now. "I am OK with it. I have been playing for 13 years now and every player has highs and lows in his career. In

India people criticise you the most when you are down. It is part and parcel of the game and I am prepared for that," he said. Yuvraj now has to compete with the juniors to find a place in the team but his confidence remains high. "Everyone has to work hard to find a place in team, whether it is a senior or junior. As I said that I have been for 13 years now and have full confidence on my abilities. I am confident making a comeback through good performance in coming season," he said. He is eyeing on Challenger trophy to be held next month but is willing to play a few local matches before that. "There is Challenger trophy in September but I will play a few local matches before that," he said.

Only those convicted for 2 or more years barred from polls: IOA N

EW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association managed to dilute the contentious clause which would bar chargesheeted officials from contesting elections while accepting all the other amendments proposed by the International Olympic Committee, clearing the decks for an early return to the Olympic fold. The IOA officials, who were strongly opposed to the chargesheet clause, proposed to apply it to only convicted persons. It means that only those who are held guilty by a court for a jail term of two or more years will not be able to contest elections. If the amendments agreed to in a marathon Special General Body Meeting of the IOA here are accepted by the IOC, it will be a

IOC honorary member Francisco J Elizalde (C) with Indian Hockey Federation's Adviser K P S Gill, Vice President IOA, Tarlochan Singh after the IOA's General Body meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. huge reprieve for the likes of Lalit Bhanot and V K Verma who were chargesheeted in 2010 Commonwealth Games scam along with former IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi

as they will be allowed to contest elections in that situation. All the other amendments proposed by the IOC in the revised draft constitution sent on August

15 have been accepted by the GBM. "We have accepted all the amendments proposed by the IOC except the chargesheet clause. We have modified that clause and now only those persons who have been convicted by a court for a jail term of two or more years will not be able to contest elections and will be disqualified automatically. This is the same as in Peoples Representation Act of Parliament," S Reghunathan, who chaired the meeting, told reporters. "The cases of those persons who are convicted for a jail term for less than two years will be referred to the Ethics Commission of the IOA and the IOA Executive Committee will take a final decision on the recommendations by Ethics Commission," he said.

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