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ven though the visitors had sought permission only to ‘see’ the Raj Bhavan, that once served as the proud residence of their grandfather, in a departure from protocol, Governor Sankaranarayanan asked the Colvilles to meet him over a cup of tea before proceeding for a walk around the mansion which has been the residence of the Governors since 1885. David Colville, 65, Chartered Accountant by training and industrial insurer by profession living in London, confessed that they were overwhelmed by their first visit to Raj Bhavan and the reception accorded to them by the Governor. He said, when the family decided to visit India, he sent a mail, out of the blue, to the Governor, unsure whether he would at get any response. The prompt response from the Governor as indeed the welcome extended by the Governor was beyond imaginations, he said. Reminiscences and anecdotes of Sir John Colville passed on to the successive generation were bound to come up. David recalled that Sir John was a keen sailor and had a steam yacht in Scotland called Iolanthe. He said, whilst Governor in Bombay, Senior Colville had a dinghy which he used to race in the Arabian sea. “Very often my grandfather won but it was not always clear whether this was due to his superior skills or the good manners of his fellow competitors!,” he quipped amidst laughter.

Andrew, the younger of the two siblings, a senior Corporate event manager, told the Governor that being a proud Scotsman, Sir John would occasionally surprise his guests by turning up in the traditional Scottish piper’s uniform and playing bagpiper, that iconic cultural symbol of Scotland. David and Andrew also recalled having heard of the great explosion on the Victoria Dock that had rocked the city on 14th April 1944 when Sir John was Governor of Bombay. The explosion had killed almost 800 people including 66 officers and jawans of the Bombay Fire Brigade. Continued on pg 02 «

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Woman’s World Pg13-20 Raj Bhavan had a group of very interesting visitors last week. David and Andrew Colville (third and fifth from left), grandsons of the last British Governor of Bombay Sir John Colville (1943-1948), accompanied by their families, met the Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan at the magnificent Raj Bhavan. ADC spoke to the PRO at the Raj Bhavan, Umesh Kashikar, to get more details about this very significant event.

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TODAY Door dar shan Mumbai: 'Sahyadri Sahyog Sindhu Awards 2014' function to be held at Doordarshan Mumbai Kendra, Worli, 2.30 pm. Versatile Singer Rekha Bharadwaj, Percussion Maestro Taufiq Qureshi and Flute Genius Pandit Ronu Mujumdar will come together, along with Pandit Ramdas Palsule (Tabla) and Atul Raninga (Keybroard), Mayukh Sarkar (Guitar) and Manish Kulkarni (Base guitar) at 'Vibrations', a unique Classical Concert, organised to pay tribute to the legendary Flute wizard Late Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao in Mumbai, Nehru Centre, Worli at 7.30 pm. Press Club: As part of an ongoing media interaction to understand the challenges to carry Mumbai and its people to the 21st Century, the Press Club, Mumbai has organised a panel discussion on ‘Transforming Mumbai to a World Class City’. Mumbai’s Municipal Commissioner Sitaram Kunte to speak at the Press Club at 4 pm. BNHS: The launch function of the book 'Jungle Trees of Central India' by Pradip Krishen at BNHS Hornbill House, Fort, 5.30 pm. Nehru Centre: Inauguration of Travelling Exhibition titled 'Planet Under Pressure, This exhibition will be inaugurated by the Chief Guest K.S. Hosalikar, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, India Meteorological Department, Regional Meteorological Center, at Nehru Science Centre, Worli, 11:30 am. Indian Merchants’ Chamber: Interactive Meeting on 'Congress Party’s Vision for Economic Policy for 2014 and beyond' with Milind Deora, Hon’ble Minister of State for Shipping, Communications & IT, Government of India, Walchand Hirachand Hall, IMC, Churchgate at 5 pm.

ART AND EXHIBITION Jaiguru Art Presents A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures 'Visual Panorama' by contemporary Artist Prithvi Soni, Ramji Sharma, Sekhar Roy, Simi Sharma, Mohan Jadhav, Ramesh Sharma & Others at P.L. Deshpande Art Gallery, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, till March 28, 11 am to 7 pm. Galler y Pradarshak: 'Rhythm of Life' solo exhibition by Vinay Bagde, 100, Kalpana Bldg Plot No 338, 12th Road, Khar, till Mach 29, 11 am to 7 pm. Nehru C entre Ar t G aller y : Solo Exhibition of Paintings & Drawings 'THE BULL – An Aesthetics of Anxiety' by Artist Sujith Kumar G.S. Mandya at Nehru Centre, Worli, till March 31, 11 am to 7 pm.

David told the Governor that six years after returning from India, Sir John Colville died of cancer at the age of 60. He said his grandparents had three children. Ronald who was their father, then Mary and Rosemary. None of them is alive. The Colvilles briefed the Governor about their own visits to Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur and shared the thrill of Indian elections they experienced during their tour. Quite naturally, cricket featured in their discussion with the Governor. For the record, Sir John Colville had continued as governor of Bombay for five months after Indian independence and retired on 6 January 1948 when Raja Maharaj Singh took oath as the first Indian Governor of Bombay. Justice M C Chagla had given the oath of office to Raja Maharaj Singh in presence of the then ‘Prime Minister’ of Bombay B G Kher. David and Andrew shared a couple of Memorandums presented to Sir John Colville by the people of Belgaum and Bijapur during the latter’s visit to these places during 1943-1945. Both these places were then part of the Bombay Province. One Memorandum submitted by the Belgaum District Local Board and signed by its President

and Members dated 16th October 1943 raise as diverse issues such as scarcity and crop failure in the Belgaum district, expansion of Primary Education in the district,

Two bus accidents over two consecutive days at the same spot near creek in Mankhurd

Yesterday 504, a day before 505

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Officials said, the bus 504 was going from Wadala Depot to even people injured as another Jalavayu, early in the morning. Seven bus of Brihanmumbai Electricity passengers including bus conductor Supply and Transport (BEST) had a and driver were injured in the accibreak down and went in the creek dent. They were then rushed to local between Maharashtra Nagar and toll hospital. After undergoing medical naka at Mankhurd on Wednesday. treatment, they were released from

enhancing budgetary provision for tackling epidemic, demand for grants for public works, etc. Another photograph dated 15 March 1946 shows the Governor

the hospital. BEST officials said, “This accident was caused due to break down. The driver tried to put the break, but his repeated attempts went futile. To reduce the damage, he turned the bus towards creek. On the same spot, a day before,

Also, in a interesting twist, Andrew Colville's daughter Emily got engaged to her fiancee Tom officially when Tom presented her a ring. This happened while the Colvilles were in Mumbai.

bus route no.505 from Bandra to CBD Belapur barged on a electricity pole and three people were injured in the accident. Officials justified by saying that accident was caused due to misleading signals from a tempo driver who was trying to over take the bus.

Vishwanath Salian | ADC

I am fed up! Seat adjustment talks are still going on without any fruitful decision.

discussing water problem with officials during his visit to a Cattle Camp and Fodder Depot in Kolhar, Bijapur district. After extending usual courtesies to the visitors, the Governor asked his PRO to show the guests around Raj Bhavan, known as ‘Government House’ before Independence. Enchanted by the heritage and natural beauty of the Raj Bhavan, the Colvilles stored every frame of Raj Bhavan in their heart. The Colville ladies in particular were unable to control their ‘Wows’. The family photographed itself in the backdrop of the Roll of Governors of Bombay featuring the name of Sir John Colville hanging in the Banquet Hall. Here is an interesting photograph dated 18th April 1947 shared by the Colvilles. It was taken on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting of the St John’s Ambulance Association, Mumbai Centre. Interestingly, every person in the photograph has been identified on the back page of the photograph.

VASTU TIP OF THE DAY The computer should be on the right side of the table. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

JASHN-E-NAVROZE: The Indo-Iranian Friendship Society, in association with Culture House of I.R. of Iran, Mumbai, celebrated with aplomb, gaiety and bonhomie, Jashn-e-Navroze, with a variety entertainment programmes on March 26 at Jabir Hall, Islam Gymkhana. Gracing the occasion and strengthening the bonds of friendship between India and Iran were many dignitaries from both countries. Seen in this picture from L to R are: Ervad Parvez Bajan at the mike, Godrej Dotivala, Secretary General, Mehdi Hassankhani, Director Culture House of the Islam Republic of Iran, Minoo Shroff, President, Zakaullah Siddiqui, Guest of Honour, Dr. Ali Irani, Dr. Mansoor Yezdi, Vice President.

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and Members dated 16th October 1943 raise as diverse issues such as scarcity and crop failure in the Belgaum district, expansion of Primary Education in the district,

Two bus accidents over two consecutive days at the same spot near creek in Mankhurd

Yesterday 504, a day before 505

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

enhancing budgetary provision for tackling epidemic, demand for grants for public works, etc. Another photograph dated 15 March 1946 shows the Governor

Also, in a interesting twist, Andrew Colville's daughter Emily got engaged to her fiancee Tom officially when Tom presented her a ring. This happened while the Colvilles were in Mumbai.

Vishwanath Salian | ADC

I am fed up! Seat adjustment talks are still going on without any fruitful decision.

VASTU TIP OF THE DAY The computer should be on the right side of the table. by Dr. Prem Gupta (9820045774/9930318119, www.drpremgupta.com)

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Our public service-minded political ex-policemen STILL somewhat rattled at the recent inflex into the BJP of none other than our former COAS along with other officers of the Indian army, navy and air force, we find some comfort in what Vappala Balachandran, retired senior police and intelligence officer has to say on a related subject in the online Sunday Guardian. Mr Balachandran is commenting with his usual insight into the other phenomenon thrown up by Elections 2014 – that of senior IPS men dumping jobs and taking early retirement to get into politics. But, like our former, unlamented police commissioner Satyapal Singh, who still hangs on to his official bungalow while out stumping for the BJP, not too early in their careers. First they milk the system for everything they can get. Anyway, Balachandran asks why these officers are not able to do the public service they say they are preparing for, “when the law gives them enough power to do so”. Actually, says his article, it was, more or less always about politics and in the time of the princely states and early colonialism, the Indian police was “the only civil coercive instrument to enforce total political authority, itself a copy of earlier English policing methods. Balachandran says: “The first attempt to insulate the police from politicians was made in

1829 by Sir Robert Peel, by passing the Metropolitan Police Act and introducing public service as one of the objectives...." But while it is debated whether Peel himself was to be given credit for this development, "policing by consent" mark(ed) for the first time --- the power of the police derived from the common consent of the public, as opposed to the power of the state.” Not that our colonial rulers had the same noble intentions, while after 1947, our politicians repeated these as mere slogans, says Balachandran. In contrast, in America policing went through three stages - the political era (1840-1920); the professional era (1920-1970); and the community model era (1970 to the present). Our own present scenario is reminiscent of the mid19th century “when the New York legislature passed a law establishing a full time police force, but put it under the city government and city politicians.” This also paved the way for a system that allowed the power brokers plenty of opportunities to provide political patronage and reward friends. Except that here we also have some professionalism thrown into the political mix, “while community service remains only an ideal objective.” He explains the excitement when a police officer joins politics as stemming from the fact that these

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Our classical dance and music critic Vijay Shankar (left) shows he can shake a leg (or two) with the best! Here he is at the promotion of film Gunday, along with actor Ranveer Singh

are people trained to be apolitical. Suddenly they are abandoning neutrality and all to do “public service”. So what stopped them from giving the public proper service “through impartial behavior and by investigating crime without prejudice?” He also wonders what they expect from mainstream political parties who automatically reassert control over the police, the moment they come to power. “Also, (and this is a question we would all like answered) do they feel comfortable to be in the ranks of most of our political parties who are reportedly giving tickets to gangsters and criminals as reports reveal?”

Show them!

It was a pleasant surprise for our music critic Vijay Shanker when, on the occasion of the music release of “Gunday” at Yashraj Studios, when he was asked to dance by actor Ranveer Singh. Vijay responded immediately as the latter came down from the dais to welcome him. Completely extempore, the music began and the two danced almost as if they had been choreographed. The media apparently was charmed and delighted at the actor's “common touch” though we can vouch for the fact that our Vijay is “uncommonly” talented in several departments, besides writing of course.

We asked Vijay what he showed the audience, and his trademark self-deprecatory style, he said, “It was hardly a minute and we did some ballroom with Priyanka abd some Bollywood with Ranveer. And then he showed off a bit of Kuchipudi, his own speciality. How often does one get to see three genres in a couple of minutes? Last year Vijay danced for the promotion of "Lootera", featuring Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha, to the rhythm of the popular number "Sawaar Lu". He is a professional Kuchipudi and Kathakali exponent and is on the recital and lec-dem circuit. Besides being a film star and our writer of course!

A god-given gift

Siddesh and Siddhidatri with a sample of their art works at home. Universal Forgiver is a startlingly good image of Gladys Staines, while the piquantly-named Conference, in oils, showcases Siddhidatri's interest in women's and children's issues.

TWO siblings in Vasai, Siddhidatri (15) and Siddhesh (10), have been making waves with what seems to be a completely natural gift for art that enables them to turn out surprisingly sophisticated work. Their mother says that neither of the children have had any training, but the paintings and portraits that they do have been praised in many art forums. The latest was at the Navi Mumbai International Film Festival, end January and early February, and as usual, there was a lot of admiration. Siddhidatri has been studying Std X in Vasai (East ), and her forte is live portraits and original paintings in oil on canvas from a very tender age. And it is true that her special interests, female foeticide, cruelty against women, etc. seem to be handled with great maturity. Deprived children, especially those on the street, abandoned or in welfare situations, are another area of interest on which she wants to concentrate in future in order to raise awareness. As for Siddhesh, who studies in Std VV, he is also a live portraits guy but he also does landscapes in pen and ink, pencil, water colours and charcoal. Among the encomiums he has collected from art lovers and patrons, are young Leonardo, Master Picasso, Tiny Turner, young van Gogh, Mini Monet and junior M F Husain. Doubtless he has time to grow and develop his own unique style. Last year, coming across such unique art talents, the Vasai Vikasini College of Visual Arts, the only one of its kind between Borivali and Palghar on the Western Railway, invited the siblings to give a live demonstration of their work. Then the Navi Mumbai event happened, and once again, they held visitors spell bound with their talent. The function was held at the D Y Patil statdium. So Siddhesh turned in a live pencil portrait in 20 minutes and Siddhidatri delivered an oil painting in two hours.

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CHANGE OF NAME I, Sushma Anant Chavan, have changed my name to Sushama Anant Chavan Vide Affidavit dated 7-3-2014. C-41702 I, Mrs. Niketa Abhay Parekh, have changed my name as Mrs. Nikita Abhay Parekh residing at 17, Shivkrupa Karani Lane, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai-400 086 as per Affidavit dated 25-32014. C-41703 I, Hayyul Kaiyoom, have changed my name to Abdul Kayyum Khan Vide Affidavit dated 13-03-2014. C-41704 I have changed my name from Shaikh Kausar Nazz D/o Shaikh Salim to Shaikh Kausar Naaz D/o Shaikh Salim as per Affidavit dated 20/03/2014. C-41705 I have changed my name from Shaikh Kausar W/o Shaikh Abdul Samad to Shaikh Kausar Naaz W/o Shaikh Abdul Samad as per Affidavit dated 20/03/2014. C-41706 I have change my name from Sharda Krishnappa Poojary to Sharada Krishnappa Poojary as per Affidavit. C-41707 I have change my name from Girish to Girish Vasantrao Bengeri as per Affidavit. C-41708 I have changed my name from Kumar Vinaychandra Dalsukhray Shah to Vinay Dalsukhrai Shah as per Affidavit dated 09 January 2014. C-41709

I have changed my name form Bhaveshkumar Sukanraj Damdu to Bhavesh Sukanraj Jain as per Affidavit dated 25.03.2014. C-41712

I have changed my name from Hussain Aamir Melane, to ‘Hussain Sugra Lakdawala’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-53603) Dated: 14/02/2013. C-41727

I have changed my name form Neetukumari Sakalchand Jain to Neetu Bhavesh Jain as per Affidavit dated 25.03.2014. C-41713

I have changed my name from Nilesh Jethalal Chawdhari to Nilesh Jethalal Patel as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41728

I have changed my name form Sukanraj Thanmal Damdu to Sukanraj Thanmal Jain as per Affidavit dated 25.03.2014. C-41714 I have changed my name form Ushaben Sukanraj Damdu to Ushaben Sukanraj Jain as per Affidavit dated 25.03.2014. C-41715 I have changed my name form Neetukumari Bhavesh Jain to Neetu Bhavesh Jain as per Affidavit dated 25.03.2014. C-41716 I have changed my name form Aahan Chhabra Nair to Arav Chhabra Nair as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No (U-64085). C-41717 I have changed my name form Aahna Chhabra Nair to Arvi Chhabra Nair as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No (U-49809). C-41718 I have changed my name from Devnath, to ‘Devnath Paltu Yadav’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/03/2014. C-41719 I have changed my name from Indira Tejumal Rajpal, to ‘Geeta Ramesh Hinduja’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/03/2014. C-41720 I have changed my name from Sayed Azam Sayed Ayaz, to ‘Azam Ayaz Sayed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/03/2014. C-41721 I have changed my name from Jahiraben Abdullah Nandoliya, Jahirabahen Abdulbhai Nandoliya, Rijwana Abdullah Nandoliya, Rijwana Isakbhai Bhumcha, to ‘Rizwana Ishaque Bhumcha’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/03/2014. C-41722 I have changed my name from Usha Devi Nellimuttath, to ‘Mrs. Usha Rajiv Menon’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/03/2014. C-41723 I have changed my name from Duryodhan Manthai, to ‘Duryodhan Martha’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/03/2014. C-41724

I have changed my name from Ramchandani Umesh Harikishin to Rameja Umesh Harkishan as per Affidavit. C-41710

I have changed my name from Siddiqui Abdu Rehman, to ‘Abdul Rehman Siddiqui’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/03/2014. C-41725

I have changed my name from Dhruva to Dhrubacharan Judhisthir Padhi as per Affidavit. C-41711

I have changed my name from Abdul Rehman Siddiquee, to ‘Abdul Rehman Siddiqui’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/03/2014. C-41726

I have changed my name from Jainab Hatimbhai Jivaji to Zainab Hatimbhai Jivaji as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41729 I have changed my name from Shabbir Hatim Poonawala to Shabbir Hatim Gandhi as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41730 I have changed my name from Abdul Kader to Abdul Kader Rampurawala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41731 I have changed my name from Sakina Abdul Kader to Sakina Abdul Kader Rampurawala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41732 I father Abdul Kader Rampurawala have changed my son's name from Husain Abdul Kader to Husain Abdul Kader Rampurawala as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41733 I have changed my name from Aqeel Ahmed Siraj Ahmed Ansari to Aqueel Ahmed Siraj Ahmed Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41734 I have changed my name from Aqueel Siraj Ahmed Ansari to Aqueel Ahmed Siraj Ahmed Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41735 I have changed my name from Israr Ahmed Islam Khan to Israr Islam Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41736 I have changed my name from Shahida Khatoon Mohammed Bashir Khan to Shahida Saifuddin Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41737 I have changed my name From Shaifuddin Mehboob Khan to Saifuddin Mehboob Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-41738 I, Nevil Dara Vaghchhipawalla have changed my name to Nevil Dara vide Maharashtra Gazette (U-36983) dated 13-19 December 2012. C-41739 I have changed my name from “Mohd Jafar” to “Mohammad Jafar Shah” as per Affidavit Dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41740 I have changed my name from “Mohd Ibrahim Gulam Mohd” to “Mohammad Ibrahim Gulam Mohd Shah” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41741 I have changed my name from “Sharjaha” to “Shahjahan Mohammad Ibrahim Shah” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41742

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 I have changed my name from “Mohamed Abid Khan” to “Abid Khan” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41743 I have changed my name from “Tufel Sharif Khan” to “Tufail Ahmed Sharif Khan” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41744 I have changed my name from “Khatija Bai Mema Bhai Kadiwal” to “Khatija Nasrullah Khorajiya” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41745 I have changed my name from “Amrut Anil Kumar Tembkar” to “ Amrut Anil Tembkar ” as per Affidavit dated 26th March, 2014. C-41746 I have changed my name from “Anil Kumar Tembkar” to “ Anil Hari Tembkar ” as per Affidavit dated 26th March, 2014. C-41747 I have changed my name from “Anita Anil Kumar Tembkar” to “Anita Anil Tembkar” as per Affidavit dated 26th March, 2014. C-41748 I have changed my name from “Arunkumar Satyanarayan Mishra” to “Mr. Arun Satyanarayan Mishra” as per Affidavit dated 24th March, 2014. C-41749 I have changed my name from “Ajamat Ali Abdur Rashid” to “ Ajmat Ali Abdul Rashid Ali ” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41750 I have changed my name from “Suymbikini Sundar Pandi Nadar” to “Swaybhukani Sundarapandi Nadar ” as per Affidavit dated 26th March’ 2014. C-41751 I have changed my name from Khush Nigar Imtiyaz Ali Saiyad to Sayyed Khushnigar Imtiyaz as per Affidavit dated 21/03/2014. C-41752 I Mukesh Kishorilal Jain have changed my name to Mukesh Kishorilal Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41753 I Kirtibhai Manibhai Patel have changed my name to Kiritbhai Manibhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41754 I Ms. Zubeda Mustafa Shaikh have changed my name to Ms. Sarah Benny Thomas as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 15/03/14. C-41755 I Monalda Perpetua Afonso have changed my name to Mona Afonso as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41756 I Mr. Prakashchandra Mohanlal Mehta have changed my name to Mr. Prakashchandra Mohanlal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41757

I Rekhakumari Nanalal Kothari have changed my name to Rekha Prakashchandra Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41758

I Mr. Dayanand P. have changed my name to Mr. Dayanand Pundlik Jadhav as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41772

I Mr. Prakashchandra Mohanlalji Jain have changed my minor son’s name from Mit Prakash Jain to Meet Prakashchandra Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41759

I Jayagauri Hirjibhai Sakaria have changed my name to Jayaben Vitthalbhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41773

I Shah Hiteshabahen Navnitlal @ Hiteshaben Navanitlal Shah have changed my name to Shah Hitesha Navnit as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41760 I Anantkumar Mahendrakumar Gandhi @ Gandhi Anant Mahendrakumar have changed my name to Anant Mahendra Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41761 I Gaba Asha Amarchand have changed my name to Nisha Premchand Talreja as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41762 I Ms. Meenudevi Arvind Gupta have changed my name to Mrs. Minu Arvind Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41763 I Vishal Dineshchandra Mehta have changed our minor daughter’s name from Khyati Vishal Mehta to Khushi Vishal Mehta as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X11312 dated: 02/09/2002. C-41764 I Mrs. Rekhaben Natubhai Vohera have changed my name to Mrs. Hansaben Natubhai Vohera as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41765 I Mrs. Premila Prabhakar Vaity have changed my name to Mrs. Pramila Prabhakar Vaity as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41766 I Mr. Natvarlal Gagaldas Vohera have changed my name to Mr. Natubhai Gagaldas Vohera as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41767 I Mr. Sajankumar Natubhai Vohera have changed my name to Mr. Sajan Natubhai Vohera as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41768 I Anahiz Sarosh Khambata have changed my name to Anahiz Mohammed Hussain Bawazir as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U72666 dated: 13/03/14. C-41769 I Mrs. Smita Sunil Babhale have changed my name to Mrs. Smita Bimal Nanda as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41770 I Sumedh Sunil Deshpande have changed my name to Shardul Sunil Deshpande as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 25/03/14. C-41771

I Vitthal Shambhu Vekaria have changed my name to Vitthalbhai Shambhu Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41774 I Anup Kumar Rai have changed my name to Anup Rai as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41775 I Padmavati Dayanand Bedse have changed my name to Pradnya Prashant Khare as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41776 I D. Mary Catherine Lisy have changed my name to Mary Lissy as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41777 I Rafique Imam / Md. Rafiq / Md. Himam have changed my name to Rafique Imam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41778 I Yaqoobi Imam have changed my name to Yaqoobi Imam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41779 I Himam Madar have changed my name to Imam Madarsab Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41780 I Urmila Gopiram Jangir have changed my name to Urmiladevi Gopiram Jangir as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41781 I Poonam Purshottam Patel have changed my name to Poonam Chetan Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 26/03/14. C-41782 I Mr Mohammed Junaid Layak Ali Sha have changed my name to Mr Saheb Mohammed Junaid Laique Ali Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41783 I Miss. Riyasat Bee Miranji have changed my name to Mrs. Riyasat Bi Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41784 I Mr Layak Ali Yadulla Sha have changed my name to Mr Laique Ali Yadulla Saheb as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41785 I Mrs. Riyasat Bee Sha have changed my name to Mrs. Riyasat Bee Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41786 I Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim Ali Mohamed have changed my name to Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Ali Mohamed Tai as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41787

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MSD Dist Collector cracks whip on officials avoiding poll duty

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014

By Prashant Hamine

cadres for poll duty. However, in Mumbai suburban district (MSD) out umbai Suburban District Col- of the 55,000 government employees lector and district election offi- summoned for poll duty, 15,000 of cer Shekhar Channe yesterday them are yet to report at their apcracked the whip on government offi- pointed places. cers trying to avoid Lok Sabha elecIn a statement released here yestertion duty. In the run-up to the day, the MSD collector disclosed that elections, the district collectors are there are 7,500 polling booths across empowered to requisition govern- the suburban district which requires ment employees drawn from several 55,000 staff of officers and employees. government departments across These staff are drawn from class II,

class III and class IV employees through their nodal officers and have to remain present for election duty related training. He warned those government employees refusing to accept their new assignments that they will have to face strict action as per section 134 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Channe stated that the employees are needed for deployment in flying squads, static surveillance teams, ac-

counting teams, video weaving teams and video surveillance. He appealed to the government employees to cooperate by pointing out that election duty was national duty. Sources in the Election Commission of India (ECI) disclosed that government employees like school teachers engaged in exam paper evaluation or those with serious medical complaint are excused for poll duty. However, the rest have to report for election duty.

“Worldly pursuits are blessed when blended with spirituality”, stressed Nirankari Baba Hardev Singhji Maharaj at a mammoth turnout at a spiritual congregation recently at the MMRDA ground, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East). While necessitating the worldly pursuits as a must for fulfillment of the responsibilities destined to oneself, he stressed, on the need to give equal attention to one's spiritual aspect as it will allow one to be a boon to the society, the country. He observed that while engaged in accomplishing essential requisites one rises above man-made barriers of religion, caste, creed, colour, social, educational strata with one should focus towards achievements and employ similar attitude towards spirituality. Explaining spirituality as a means to realise God as must as to consume water to take its benefits, just by knowing the formula is not enough. It is only through God Knowledge can one have self-realisation which is a must to be spiritually enlightened, referring to the quote in GITA, wherein Lord Krishna attributes highest echelon to those who are spiritually inclined and that their achievements are blessed.

BHAYANDAR SEX RACKET BUSTED Momina Shaikh

Three women, including two Bangladeshis held; accused includes mom who tried to sell daughter’s virginity By Suresh Golani

Raima Chattar

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leuths of the AntiHuman Trafficking Wing of the Thane (Rural) Police, in a joint operation along with officials from the Navghar police station, have busted a high profile sex racket involving young and virgin girls in Bhayandar.Three women, including two Bangladeshi immigrants, who tried to sell the virginity of a 17year-old girl are amongst those who were arrested from a lodge in Bhayandar (east) on Wednesday evening, police said.Following specific information from informers that a gang of pimps were forcing young girls into the flesh trade, the police team established contact with a

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woman identified as Lalita Mohan Jethwa (45) through a decoy customer, who struck a deal of Rs.1 lakh for a young virgin girl.“We planted a decoy customer who was told by the accused that he would have to pay Rs.1 lakh for a virgin. Our decoy agreed to the deal. Subsequently a trap was laid at Hotel Jai Mahal in Bhayandar (East) where Jethwa, along with her two Bangladeshi accomplices,

identified as Raima Habibulaah Chattar (39) and Momina Javed Hassan Shaikh (40), were caught red-handed while accepting the money in exchange of the virginity of the 17-year-old girl,” confirmed Aher. And to the surprise of the police, the rescued girl turned out to be the daughter of one of the accused. While the trio have been arrested and booked under the relevant sections of

the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act, the rescued girl has been sent to the rehabilitation center.

CR plans 12coach rakes for Harbour Line By a staff reporter

easibility reports suggest that 12-coach local trains as planned on harbour line is difficult to operate from platform no. 1 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST). The authorities are thinking of eliminating platform no. 1. Rest of the platforms from 2 to 7 will be renamed as platform numbers 1 to 6. Population has been increasing on harbour line. To cope with the increasing population, the Central Railway has planned to increase carrying capacity of trains by adding three coaches extra on each local train. At present, local train has 9 coaches which will be increased to 12-coach rake. Similarly, slow locals on platform nos. 3 and 4 will be diverted to platform no. 4. The fast train will be diverted to platform nos. 6 and 7. Platform no. 7 which is presently used as parking space for fast trains will be extensively used for fast trains. Railway officials said that work of increasing the length of the platforms is in progress and in next six months, harbour line locals will have 12-coach rakes.

06 CHANGE OF NAME I Mrs. Razia Banu Mohamed Ibrahim have changed my name to Mrs. Raziya Mohammed Ibrahim Tai as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41788 We Mr. Anil Kumar Saraf & Mrs. Rashmi Saraf Agrawal have changed our minor son’s name from Ayusman Anil Kumar Saraf to Ayushman Anil Kumar Saraf as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41789

CLASSIFIEDS I Nazma Banu Sakirmya have changed my name to Nazimabi Sakirmiya Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41804 I Momaya Farkan Adamjiva have changed my name to Momaya Furkan Adam Jiva as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41805 I Javed Sayyed have changed my name to Mohammad Javed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41806

I Mrs. Shamshed Banu Khan have changed my name to Mrs. Shamshad Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41790

I Mohd Saleem Sayyed have changed my name to Mohammad Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41807

I Mr. Ayyub Khan Have changed my name to Mr. Ayub Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41791

I Yasmeen Sayyed have changed my name to Yasmeen Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41808

I Miss. Bibi Aisha Ayub Khan / Tanveer Bano Ayyub Khan have changed my name to Mrs. Tanvir Shabir Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41792 I Mr. Nilesh Kumar Nandlal Agarwal have changed my name to Mr. Nilesh Nandlal Agarwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41793 I Miss. Jayshri Veniprasad Varma have changed my name to Mrs. Jayshree Nilesh Agarwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41794 I Mr. Sureshkumar Murliram Prajapati have changed my name to Mr. Suresh Murliram Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41795 I Mr. Ashish Kumar Vimaldhar Dubey have changed my name to Mr. Ashish Vimaldhar Dubey as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41796 I Mr. Vasudeo Sadnani have changed my name to Mr. Vashi Sadnani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41797 I Miss. Gunvanti Ashok Parekh have changed my name to Miss. Vanti Ashok Parekh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41798 I Nileshan Vilsan John have changed my name to Nelson John as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41799 I Sanjivani Damodar Neman have changed my name to Anjali Vinayak Surve as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41800 I Dineshkumar Jyotichand Jain have changed my name to Dinesh Jyotichand Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41801 I Harishchandra Bhagirathi have changed my name to Harishchandra Bhagirathi Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41802 I Sakirmya Sabudinmiya Sayyed have changed my name to Sakirmiya Sabudinmiya Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41803

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I Shahida Bano Liyakat Shaikh have changed my name to Shahida Liyakat Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41809 I Merchant Mohamed Zuber Umer have changed my name to Chunawala Mohd. Zuber Umer as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41810 I Merchant Fozia Mohamed Zuber have changed my name to Chunawala Foziya Mohd. Zuber as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41811 I Zuber Umer have changed my name to Mohd. Zuber Umer Chunawala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41812 I Foziya Zuber have changed my name to Foziya Mohd. Zuber Chunawala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41813 We Mr. Chunawala Mohd. Zuber Umer & Mrs. Chunawala Foziya Mohd. Zuber have changed our minor son’s name from Mohammad Moinuddin Mohammed Zubi Merchant to Mohammed Moinuddin Mohd. Zuber Chunawala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41814 I Pushpavati Rajkumar Sharma have changed my name to Pushpa Rajkumar Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41815 I Nana Narhari Kunde have changed my name to Nanasaheb Narhari Kunde as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41816 I Abdul Kadar Ibrahim Vohara have changed my name to Abdul Kadar Ibrahim Vohra as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41817 I Jugal Dhansukhlal Patel have changed my name to Jugal Dhansukh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41818 I Dhansukhlal Bhanjibhai Patel have changed my name to Dhansukh Bhanjibhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41819 I Kalawati Dhansukhlal Patel have changed my name to Kalavati Dhansukh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-41820

I have changed my name from Mrs. Naseem Banoo Ashfak Kadari to Mrs.Naseem Bano Ashfak Kadari as per Affidavit dated 25/03/2014. C-41821 I have changed my name from Lara (Manisha) Vinod Singh to Lara Mahboob Alam as per Affidavit Dated on 26/03/14. C-41822 We Mr. Satishkumar Chelani and Mrs. Vanita Satishkumar Chelani have changed our minor son’s name from Mohit Satishkumar Chellani to Mohit Satishkumar Chelani as per Affidavit dated on 13/03/2014. C-41823

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MUMBAI | THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 I have changed my name from Moti Bhajanlal Bathija to Motilal Bhajanlal Bathija as per Affidavit. C-41838

I have changed my name from Bharatbhai Bhandari to Bharatbhai Patel as per Affidavit. C-41856

I have changed my name from Sahahnawaz Mohamed Halim Khan to Shahnawaj Haleem Khan as per Affidavit. C-41873

I have changed my name from Percy Soundaraj to Percy Soundaraj Raj as per Affidavit. C-41839

I have changed my name from Devji Chipka Tandel to Deugi Chibca as per Affidavit. C-41857

I have changed my name from Ranjana Morarji Gada to Ranjan Damji Gosar as per Affidavit. C-41840

I have changed my name from Dayiben Devji Tandel to Day Givan as per Affidavit. C-41858

I have changed my name from Mohamed Hamid Himayyukhan to Haleem Himayyu Khan as per Affidavit C-41874

I have changed my name from Rozara Jasmene George Powell to Jasmine George Powell as per Affidavit. C-41841

I have changed my name from Mr. Shaikh Rehaan Abdul Munaf to Mr. Shaikh Rehan Abdul Munaf as per Affidavit. C-41824

I have changed my name from Jitendrabhai Govindbhai Rajput to Jitendra Govind Rajput as per Affidavit. C-41842

I have changed my name from Abdul Qadeer Abdul Aziz to Abdul Qadeer Abdul Aziz Chaudhary as per Affidavit. C-41825

I have changed my name from Rayes Ahmad Azaz Hasan Khan to Rais Ahmed Ejaz Hasan Khan as per Affidavit. C-41843

I have changed my name from Wazid Shabbir Khan to Wajid Shabbir Khan as per Affidavit. C-41826

I have changed my name from Azaz Hasan Khan to Ejaz Hasan Khan as per Affidavit. C-41844

I have changed my name from Mehmood Miyan Hussain to Mehmood Hussain Rangrez as per Affidavit. C-41827

I have changed my name from Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Khurshid Shaikh to Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Khurshid Langde as per Affidavit. C-41845

I have changed my name from Veeksha Vishwanath Poojari to Veeksha Vishwanath Poojary as per Affidavit. C-41828 I have changed my name from Insiyah Noman Zainuddin to Insiyah Murtaza Badruddin as per Affidavit. C-41829

I have changed my name from Mohammed Khurshid Shaikh to Mohammed Khurshid Langde As per Affidavit. C-41846 I have changed my name from Tahera Banu Shaikh to Tahera Banu Langde as per Affidavit. C-41847

I have changed my name from Mohammed Sufiyan Shakil Hashmi to Sufiyan Shakil Hashmi as per Affidavit. C-41830

I have changed my name from Hasin Ansari Ahmed Hussain Ansari to Hasin Ahmed Hussain Ansari as per Affidavit C-41848

I have changed my name from Syed Naseem Haider Syed Akbar Husain to Sayyed Naseem Haider Akbar Husain as per Affidavit. C-41831

I have changed my name from Hitendrakumar Dhirajlal Dharu to Hitendra Dhirajlal Shah as per Gazette No. U74259. C-41849

I have changed my name from Sankesh Arjun Kasurde to Sanket Arjun Kasurde as per Affidavit. C-41832

I have changed my name from Rameshbhai Mafatlal Doshi to Ramesh Mafatlal Doshi as per Affidavit. C-41850

I have changed my name from Junaid Kolsawala to Mr. Mohammed Junaid Kolsawala as per Affidavit. C-41833

I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Mafatlal Doshi to Ramesh Mafatlal Doshi as per Affidavit. C-41851

I have changed my name from Narasaiah Bhimrao Ankam to Narsaiah Bhimrao as per dded poll Affidavit. C-41834 I have changed my name from Vijaya Krushna Naik to Manisha Prabhakar Sawant as per Affidavit. C-41835 I have changed my name from Nitin Maheshkumar to Nitin Mahesh Valecha as per Affidavit. C-41836 I have changed my name from Maheshkumar Bojraj to Mahesh Bojraj Valecha as per Affidavit. C-41837

I have changed my name from Nileshkumar Sevantilal Shah to Nilesh Sevantilal Shah as per Gazette No.U-72631. C-41852 I have changed my name from Chintankumar Bipinkumar Darji to Chintan Bipinkumar Darji as per Gazette No.U62521. C-41853 I have changed my name from Mojes Prakash Sangati to Moses Prakash Sangati as per Affidavit. C-41854 We Mr. Bhavesh Kantilal Sheth & Mrs. Hardika Bhavesh Sheth have changed our son’s name from Aakashkumar Bhavesh Sheth to Aakash Bhavesh Sheth as per Affidavit. C-41855

I have changed my name from Reema Gupta to Rita Gupta as per Affidavit. C-41859 I have changed my name from Dinabhen Vinod Prajapati to Dina Vinod Prajapati as per Gazette No.X-68696 dated June 2009. C-41860 I have changed my name from Prakashchandra Mehta to Prakash Mehta as per Affidavit. C-41861 I have changed my name from Nafisa Nasir Shaikh (old name) to Nafisa Mohammed Yusuf Shaikh (new name) as per Affidavit. C-41862 I have changed my name from Sunil Jossie Lawrence Cabral to Sunil Jossie Cabral as per Affidavit. C-41863 I have changed my name from Mr Rajkumar Gurmukhdas Kalra to Mr Raj Gurmukhdas Kalra as per Affidavit. C-41864 I have changed my name from Bholanath Ghanshyam Seth to Bhola Ghanshyam Sheth as per Affidavit. C-41865 I have changed my name from Charlie Thottathil Antony to Rehaan Habib as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Jairabee Mohamed Hamid Khan to Jairabi Haleem Khan as per Affidavit. C-41875 I have changed my name from Aftab Mohd Salim to Mohammed Aftab Mohammed Salim Chauhan as per Affidavit. C-41876 I have changed my name from Mohamad Salim Bachubhai to Mohammed Salim Bachubhai Chauhan as per Affidavit. C-41877 I have change my name from Maskus Fernandes to Marcus Fernandes as per Affidavit. C-41878 I have change my name from Francis George Joaquim (Joachim) Sunny Almeida to George Sunny Almeida as per Affidavit. C-41879 I have change my name from Hajra Sardar Hussain Ansari to Majra Sardar Hussain Ansari as per Affidavit. C-41880 I have changed my name from Rajesh Iyer to Rajesh Narasimhan as per Affidavit. C-41881 I have changed my name from Ashish Maheshwary to Ashish Maheshwari as per Affidavit. C-41882

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I have changed my name from Simpalben Manish Doshi to Simple Manish Doshi as per Affidavit. C-41883

I have changed my name from Kamleshkumar Venilal Mehta to Kamlesh Venilal Mehta as per Affidavit. C-41867

I have changed my name from Akbar Mohamad to Akbar Mohamad Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-41884

We, Satyajit Vetoskar & Deepa George hereby changing our minor sons name from Dev Vetoskar to Dev George Vetoskar as per Affidavit. C-41868

I have changed my name from Yogeshkumar Hasmukh Bhavnagri to Yogesh Hasmukh Bhavnagri as per Affidavit. C-41885

I have changed my name from Mohammad Ismail Noor Mohammad to Mohammad Ismail Noor Mohammad Nathani as per Gazette No. U28860. C-41869

We Rajesh Ramji Vishwakarma and Smita Rajesh Vishwakarma have changed our daughter's name from Madhvi Rajesh Vishwakarma to Madhavi Rajesh Vishwakarma as per Affidavit. C-41886

I have changed my name from Asma Mohammad Ismail to Asma Mohammad Ismail Nathani as per Gazette No.U28861. C-41870

I have changed my name from Mohammad Javeed Mohamed Shet to Mohammad Javeed Mohammad Ali Shek as per Affidavit dated 20.03.2014. C-41887

I have changed my name from Aaisha Mohammad Ismail to Aaisha Mohammad Ismail Nathani as per Gazette No.U28862. C-41871

I have changed my name from Rabiyabanu Hasan to Rabiyabanu Hasan Goel as per Affidavit dated 26.03.2014. C-41888

I have changed my name from Zulekha Bi Abdul Rehman Shaikh to Zulekha Abdul Rehman Shaikh as per Gazette No. X-65951. C-41872

I have changed my name from Rajesh Raghu Shetty to Rajesh Raghu Hegde as per Affidavit. C-41889

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HC questions legal validity of additional charge against Shakti Mills accused

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Azad Shrivastav | ADC

By Philip Varghese

and convicted in the gangrape cases filed by a telee want to know phone operator and the if a judgment is photojournalist had chalpronounced in a lenged the session court's case, can additional charge order permitting the addibe added in another case tional charge against them. against the convicted perSection 376 (e) of the IPC sons tried simultaneously?,” deals with punishment of a the Bombay High Court rapist who is a repeat offender questioned on Wednesday, and has been convicted for while asking the Public Pros- rape earlier. The charge was ecutor of the Sessions Court introduced in the amendto adjourn the hearing in the ments made to the law last Shatkti Mills case in the Ses- year. The charge allows for sions Court. Until the High death sentence as the maxiCourt hears the applicability mum punishment. The trial of section 376(e) of the IPC court is yet to complete the which recently charged trial for the charge. The proseagainst the accused persons cutor Ujjwal Nikam had exin the rape of the woman amined two witnesses as he photojournalist last year. attempts to prove that the The Sessions Court is three convicts are indeed represently hearing the trial of peat offenders since they were three accused after it allowed convicted on March 20 in the an additional charge of re- telephone operator's case first peat offenders to be added and then in the photojournalagainst them after their con- ist's case the same day. viction last week in two sepaHowever, while hearing the rate cases of gangrape that petition challenging the addihad occurred at the aban- tion of the section 376(e) doned Shakti Mills Com- against the accused in the pound in south Mumbai.The Bombay High Court, the divitrio who were common to sion bench of Justice N.H.

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he investigation into the abetment of suicide case of Mulund-based garment merchant has revealed new facts. On Wednesday, the police seized two weapons along with a dozen live cartridges from the accused arrested in the case. While searching the premises of Deepak More, one of the seven accused in Bhavik Dand’s suicide case, the police came across an imported pistol, which was confiscated from More’s house in Mulund. More’s interrogation led the police to a person named Hitesh, from whose house the police seized a country-made revolver. This revolver was given to Hitesh by More, said sources in the police. On March 19, Dand committed suicide inside his house at Yogesh building situated in Mulund (W). Dand had left a suicide note stating that he had taken such a drastic step as he was frustrated from paying money which he had taken from people. In addition, the note mentioned that on March 15, Dand was threatened to pay the money from two people, namely, Razzak Halla (39) and Mayur Palan (34). The latter duo on March 15 had assaulted Dand, stripped him naked, and humiliated him inside a garage in Mulund, which was owned by Halla. In the suicide note, currently with the police, the deceased has mentioned about the entire episode of his assault and humiliation by Halla

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Defence lawyers, advocate R.G. Gadgil and advocate Prakash Salsingikar outside the Bombay High Court. Patil and Justice A.M. Thipsay asked criminal lawyer Aabad Ponda to assist the court as 'amicus curiae' (friend of the court) in the matter and check legal points to state whether charges could be amended and added. Defence lawyers, advocate Prakash Salsingikar and advocate R.G. Gadgil argued that both are not repeated offenders and the rape cases

were tried simultaneously, even though both have separate case numbers. The government pleader at the HC said, “The application for additional charge was filed according to section 211 (7) of the CRPC which clearly states that if the accused, having been previously convicted of any offence, is liable, by reason of such previous conviction, to enhanced

punishment, or to punishment of a different kind, for a subsequent offence. It is also intended to prove such previous conviction for the purpose of affecting the punishment which the Court may think fit to award for the subsequent offence, the fact, date and place of the previous conviction shall be stated in the charge and if such statement has been omitted, the Court may add it at any time before sentence is passed.” Based on this, the bench questioned, “We want to know if the judgment is pronounced, can the court add more charges against the accused?” Aabad Ponda pointed out that under section 216 of the Criminal Procedure Code, once a judgment is pronounced, charges cannot be added or altered. “The judgment given by the Sessions Principal Judge states in one of the paragraphs that the judgment was delivered in the open court. There should be a separate trial for every distinct offence. In this case,

both the trial were conducted simultaneously.” Reacting to this, the bench also sought to know why the trials of the two cases were held simultaneously. “What was the purpose of having both the trials together?” the court asked. Public prosecutor Sandeep Shinde, however, contended that the sessions court had convicted the accused guilty in the second case of rape, but was yet to award sentence, which is also a part the of judgment. The Defence lawyers sought a stay to the proceedings in the sessions court, but Justice Patil said, “It would not be proper to stay the proceedings at this stage. But it would be proper if it is conveyed to the special public prosecutor there to defer the proceedings for a day.” Based on this, the sessions court, which had posted the hearing for examination of witnesses over the fresh charge, adjourned proceedings to Thursday. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

NEW REVELATIONS IN DAND’S SUICIDE CASE The police have seized two weapons and some live cartridges from the arrested accused in the abetment to suicide case and Palan, based on which the case against the duo and other concerned people was registered on the afternoon of March 25. Dand’s wife Suchita lodged an FIR mentioning seven people as accused, who forced Dand to take the drastic step. In this regard, the cops have hitherto arrested six people including More, Halla, Palan The investigators are trying to find the exact amount taken by Dand from the accused. Presently, it is only learnt that Dand was paying 30 per cent interest on the amount, which he had taken on loan. So far, Dand had paid around Rs.80 to Rs.90 lakh to the concerned people.

and others identified as Jagdish Patel (33), Lalji Pujani (64) and Jayanti Patel. A person named Hitesh is still wanted in the case, said police adding that a person named Hitesh was arrested on Wednesday only in the Arms Act case and has no relation with the abetment of suicide case of Dand. Speaking with the ADC, a highly placed officer of the Mumbai police said, requesting anonymity, “Police are verifying the Arms Act accused Hitesh’s role in Dand’s suicide case, because of his

name's similarity with that of the accused in the suicide FIR”. Significantly, the police has come across the business of money laundering done by the deceased as well as the arrested people. According to police sources, Dand along with the accused was a part of some moentary scheme leading to heavy interests on Dand. When asked Fulsing Pawar, senior inspector of Mulund police station, about Wednesday’s arms seizure, he only said, “We have arrested six people in connection with the case. Police is verifying all angles in the case, as the probe suggests that there’s something more than what meets the eye”. Meanwhile, all the six accused except Hitesh are arrested under sections 306 (Abetment of suicide), 323 (Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt), 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation), 340 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) and 34 (Acts done by several persons in futherance of common intention) of IPC along with 32 (b) and 33 of Bombay Money Laundering Act. The arrested are remanded to police custody till March 30.

Why the delay in lodging an FIR? Justifying the police’s side about the late registration of FIR, Pawar said, “The police learnt about the atrocity with Dand only on March 19, when the suicide note was recovered. From the same day till March 24, police everyday approached the deceased’s wife, brother and other concerned relatives asking them to lodge an FIR against the people whose name was mentioned

in the suicide note. Police visit to Dand’s house was official, which can be corroborated from the police’s records mentioning about the official visits to Dand’s house for four days. The records are checked and signed everyday by Divisional ACP and the Zonal DCP”. Pawar further said, “Dand’s wife Suchita and other close relatives were not in a state of mind to lodge the complaint, as the family, in the span of

just three days mourned two deaths in the house”. On March 19, Dand committed suicide and three days later, on March 22, Dhaval Lodhya, a close relative of Dand’s family, died in a railway accident, informed Pawar. After completing most of the post-death customs, Suchita approached the Mulund police and an FIR, noted as 174/14 was lodged at 2.55 pm. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Mohammad Faiz Ahmed Ansari to Faiz Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit. C-41890 I have changed my name from Mericia Tito Cardoz to Mercia Ambina Cardozo as per Affidavit. C-41891 I have changed my name from Ramshray Puroshottam Ram to Ramashray Puroshottam Kanojiya as per Affidavit. C-41892 I have changed my name from Albina Serena Gomes to Albina Gomes as per Affidavit. C-41893 I have changed my name from Leonita Yvonne Gomes to Leonita Gomes as per Affidavit C-41894 I have changed my name from Diana Irene Edward Rebello to Diana Edward Rebello as per Affidavit. C-41895 I have changed my name from Mohammed Yusuf Ismail Khan to Mohammad Yusuf Ismail Sumrani as per Affidavit. C-41896 I have changed my name from Ismail Khan to Ismail Sumrani as per Affidavit. C-41897 I have changed my name from Hasina Bano Ismail Khan to Hasina Banoismail Sumrani as per Affidavit. C-41898 I have changed my name from Vidya Ramchandra Dalvi to Priyanka Pradeep Sawant as per Affidavit. C-41899 I have changed my name from Sujatha Jayaraman Nair to Sujata Jayaraman Nair as per Affidavit. C-41900 I have changed my name from Nikhil Hanumant Giribuva to Nikhil Buwa as per Affidavit. C-41901 I have changed my name from Mustaque Muhammad Ali to Mustaque Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-41902 I have change my name from Deepak Hundraj Ahuja to Deepak Hundraj Pahuja as per Affidavit. C-41903 I have change my name from Ekta Deepak Ahuja to Ekta Deepak Pahuja as per Affidavit C-41904 I have changed my name from Harleen Prakash Jeswani to Jeannie Haresh Chanawani as per Affidavit. C-41905

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Kamayani Awadh Bihari Dubey to Khushi Kunal Bhatt as per Affidavit. C-41909 I have changed my name from Kinshuk Golan to Karanveen Singh as per Affidavit. C-41910 I have changed my name from Ramchand Kisanchand Chelani to Ram Kisanchand Chelani as per Affidavit. C-41911 I have changed my name from Gourang Naresh Dalvi to Gaurang Naresh Dalvi as per Affidavit . C-41912 I have changed my name from Kumar Chetan Tulshiram Desale to Chetan Tulshiram Desale as per Affidavit. C-41913 I have changed name from Subhash Chhabildash Mistry to Subhashchandra Chhabildash Mistry as per Affidavit. C-41914 I have changed my name from Ajaykumar Sharma to Ajaykumar Ramkriti Vishwaka rma as Per Affidavit. C-41915 I have changed my name from Ramkrit Sharma to Ramkriti Vishwakarma as Per Affidavit. C-41916 I have changed my name from Sona Raju Poptani to Sona Laxminarayan Suryawan shi as Per Affidavit. C-41917 I have changed my name from Shahdab Husain jaffer to Shaadab Husain Jaffer as per Affidavit. C-41918 I have changed my name from Sabna Saifullah ansari to Sabiya Saifullah Ansari as per Affidavit. C-41919 I have changed my name from Miss. Mangal Shantaram Jamkhedkar to Mrs. Archana Arvind Tarabadkar as per Affidavit. C-41920 I have changed my name from Arvindkumar Lalabhai Prajapati to Arvind Lalabhai Prajapati as per Affidavit. C-41921 I have changed my name from Kamleshchandra Titharaj Dube to Kamleshchandra Titharaj Dubey as per Affidavit. C-41922 I have changed my name from Amit Kamleshchandra Dube to Amit Kamleshchandra Dubey as per Affidavit. C-41923

I have changed my name from Hritvij Uday Kulkarni to Rutvij Uday Kulkarni as per Affidavit C-41906

I have changed my name from Zaherali Noorali Maknojia to Zaheer Noorali Maknojia as per Affidavit. C-41924

I have changed my name from Sidharth Sethumadhavan to Sidharth Sethumadhavan Nair as per Affidavit. C-41907

I have changed my name from Kumari Rodrigues Aljira Anthony to Alzira Joy Correia as per Affidavit. C-41925

I have changed my name from Sethumadhavan Panayappilly to Sidharth Sethumadhavan Kesavan nair as per Affidavit. C-41908

I have changed my name from Zahin Kumar Jagdish Kamothi to Zahin Jagdish Kamothi as per Affidavit. C-41926

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Candidates compelled to disclose assets and liabilities held abroad By Prashant Hamine

liable to be rejected. The latest directive addressed to all he Election Commission the political parties applies of India (ECI) has made it not just to the Parliament but mandatory for candidates to the State Legislatures as well. disclose details of their finanThe ECI in its order issued cial assets and liabilities held here recently has clarified that not just in the country but the details of bank accounts, also those held abroad. The assets and liabilities to be furECI has already tightened the nished in Form 26 should inscrews on the contesting can- variably include the details of didates making it mandatory all deposit/investments in forupon them to fill the nomina- eign banks and any other tion forms in full and not to body/institution abroad, and leave any column blank. It details of all assets and liabilihas already ruled that incom- ties in foreign countries. As plete nomination forms are per Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, the contesting candidates have to disclose details of their assets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; movable and immovable, details of deposits/investments in their name, as well as those made in the name of their spouse and dependent children.

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BMC’s tree mapping project goes on By Khushboo Panjabi

management of trees in a particular area”. round 1,161 tress in the He added, “Till date 1,161 Oval Maidan and Cross tress in these two grounds Maidan in South Mumbai are mapped out of which 13 have been mapped so far as trees are under the category part of BMC's tree mapping of dead trees which will be project. trimmed. Two Indian rubThe Brihanmumbai Mu- ber trees are also mapped in nicipal Corporation started the cross maindan”. its pilot project of using the The civic authority has Global Positioning System also started mapping trees (GPS) and Geographic In- in the P North ward with formation System (GIS) for 5,000 trees mapped here, at tree mapping in the city in the cost of Rs.2.7 crore. The February this year. work will take another year The tree mapping had to be completed. started from the Oval Srinivas added, “After the Maidan and Cross Maidan completion of A and P ward, in the A-ward of the city on the administration will carry February 11. Additional mu- out the survey in the B and nicipal commissioner S.V.R. C wards followed by the Srinivas said, “GPS and GIS other wards”. will create a spatial database The trees from the nawhich will facilitate analysis, tional park would not be inplanning and database cluded in it while all others,

including those on private land, will be included in the census. GPS will map the exact location of trees, record the data and load it on the GIS. Botanists will measure the width, height, age and condition of the tree and it will be recorded digitally and associated as an attribute of the tree.As per the tree census that had been conducted in 2008: S Ward (Bhandup) — 1.59 lakh trees K-East (Andheri-E) — 1.56 lakh trees R Central (Borivali) — 1.44 lakh trees C Ward (Chandanwadi) — 3,919 trees B Ward (Pydhonie, Dongari) — 6,786 trees khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

09 CITY Abu Azmi’s son Farhan is SP candidate from North Central

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he contest for Mumbai North Central seat has now taken a new turn, as the Samajwadi Party announced the name of state president Abu Asim Azmi's son Farhan from this constituency. He will stand against Congress MP Priya Dutt and BJP's Punam Mahajan . Abu Azmi made this announcement at a press conference yesterday. The Samahwadi Party has declared 22 candidates in the state till now. The party will contest for four out of six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai. Significantly, the news was doing the round that Farhan will enter the fray from Mumbai South constituency against Congress' sitting MP Milind Deora. However, the party has decided to field him against Priya Dutt. Slain BJP leader Pramod Mahajan's

First ESD in the country conducted at Parel By A Staff Reporter

n a first of its kind surgery in the country, a stomach cancer was endoscopically shaven off from the layers of the stomach of a 77-year-old lady from Mira Road. This surgery, called Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), was conducted at Global Hospital, Parel on March 20 and the lady is doing fine now.

because she doesn't smoke or drink. Maybe her diet was the cause because she had been having symptoms like indigestion and acidity for the past six months”, said Dr. Maydeo. This three-hour surgery was performed on March 20 and it is the first time in the country that this kind of a surgery has been conducted, said Dr. Maydeo. “ESD requires the doctor to be extremely careful. There was no incision anywhere in this case and the oral cavity was used for removing the cancer endoscopically. This takes a lot of time and expertise and can be used only if the cancer is in the superficial

The case: Philomena Pereira had un- Philomena Pereira dergone a gastrectomy in 2012 at a well-known city lady's stomach. We don't hospital where one-third of know the cause of the cancer her stomach had been reABOUT STOMACH CANCER: moved. Thereafter, she unVarious studies say that derwent six cycles of Globally, chemotherapy till December It is the second most common cause of 2013. Then as advised, she cancer deaths in the world was regularly following up 7,34,000 people die of stomach cancer with Dr. Amit Maydeo, Gasevery year troenterologist, Global Hos Two-third cases are in developing countries pital, for check-ups. Everything was fine until In India, March 5, 2014 when Dr. May 90 per cent cases are in advanced stages deo saw some nodularity, intill the time they consult a doctor flammation of sorts in the There are 45,675 new patients every year stomach. Further investiga Men are more prone to stomach cancer tions revealed that it was an than women early stage stomach cancer. Prevalence is four times more in South “This cancer was in an altoIndia than in North India gether different location than the previous one and fortuCAUSES: nately, we picked it up at an Smoking: early stage. Also, this was a Cigarette smokers are two times more prone case where the cancer could to stomach cancer than non-smokers while be taken out endoscopically bidi smokers are three times more prone to because it was in the superfithis than cigarette smokers. cial layers of the stomach and could be shaved off, saving the

layers. Once it spreads to the muscles of the stomach, surgery is the only option. ESD is commonly used in Japan, Korea etc., but it has been used for the first time in India”, Dr. Maydeo added. Patient speaks: “I am fine now. There is absolutely no pain or discomfort”, said Philomena. Philomena started having solid food that are easily digestible 24 hours after the surgery. “She can lead a normal life but has to take care of her diet. No spicy food. She has to consume lots of fresh fruits and vegetables”, said Dr. Maydeo.

Diet: High intake of spicy food and hot steaming food increases the risk of stomach cancer seven times more than for people having a normal diet. Even intake of preserved food, refrigerated food and smoked food is a risk factor. Consuming dry fish increases risk by 12 times when compared to normal diet. H-pylori infection: H-pylori (a bacteria present in impure food and water) infection is a risk factor and reports say that almost 90 per cent of Indians are H-pylori infected.

SYMPTOMS: Recurrent acidity or indigestion that last for six months (seen in around 65-90 per cent cases) Nausea and/or vomiting (seen in around 640 per cent cases) Loss of appetite (seen in around 12-40 per cent cases) Weight loss (seen in 5-15 per cent cases)

criminal background, Abu Azmi said, “Pasi is being fielded to win elections”. Kamlesh Yadav and Rais Shaikh are SP candidates from Mumbai North and Mumbai North East, respectively. SP has already announced the name of Bollywood actor Kamal Khan, who had created a controversy with his role in film Deshdrohi when MNS' Farhan Azmi anti-north Indian agitation was at its peak. He is contestdaughter Poonam Mahajan ing from Mumbai North West and AAP's Phiroze Palkhivala, against sitting Congress MP lawyer and nephew of late Gurudas Kamat. Gajanan KirNani Palkhivala, are also in the tikar of Shiv Sena, Mayank list of other prominent candi- Gandhi of AAP and MNS's dates from this constituency. nominee film director Mahesh Samajvadi Party has fielded Manjarekar. Among other Kashinath Pasi, who is facing seats in the state, SP has various criminal cases, from fielded Dr Rameshwar ThackMumbai South Central against eray from Bhandara-Gondia Congress sitting MP Eknath seat being represented by NCP Gaikwad, Rahul Shewale of stalwart and Union Minister Shiv Sena and Aditya Shirod- Praful Patel and Manikrao kar of MNS. When asked for Bawane from Beed against BJP the need to field a man with leader Gopinath Munde.

Salman fails to appear for hit-and-run case hearing By Philip Varghese

lmost a month after the Sessions Court had fixed March 26 as the date for fresh trial in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, the trial at the Sessions Court was adjourned till April 8 after the witnesses failed to appear before the court. It will be recalled that on February 25, the court had fixed March 26 as the date for the fresh trial of the case after the prosecution submitted a list of 17 witnesses who will be examined and cross-examined again. On July 24, 2013, the sessions court had framed charges against Salman for the more serious charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which entails a 10-year prison term. During the hearing on Wednesday, the actor also did

not come to the court as he has secured permanent exemption from appearance. His lawyer Srikant Shivade was, however, present. The first three witnesses were slated to be examined on Wednesday by the prosecution. One of them is the owner of a laundry in Bandra, where the actor had run over his vehicle on people sleeping on the footpath, while the other two are panch witnesses. Prosecutor Jagannath Kenjalkar told the court that the laundry owner could not appear as he had been paralysed. One of the panch witnesses was not traceable, while the other had gone to Bangalore. Based on this, Sessions Judge D. W. Deshpande adjourned the matter to April 8 when the prosecution would examine another set of witnesses, who were injured in the mishap.

Man’s body found hanging on tree By Suresh Golani

he body of a 35-year-old man was found hanging from a tree near the Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Municipal Stadium, Bhayandar (West) early on Wednesday morning. API Mahendra Singh Pardeshi said police were informed about the body of a man hanging to a tree adjacent to the Bhayandar-Uttan Road, at about 7 am. The deceased has been identified as Natha Chavhan (35), a resident of Khargaon

in Mumbai, who had come to visit his relative Dilip Ambadas Rathod, in the Ambedkar Nagar slums of Bhayandar (West) the previous night. In his statement to the police, Rathod said that Natha had come to visit him on Tuesday evening and had opted to spend the night in his tenement. However, he had left at about 4 am. Murder could not be ruled out as Natha was hanging from the branch of a tree which was not more than five feet high.

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E possesses staggering clout in the richest sports body in the country – the Board of Control for Cricket in India. A man who called his accused son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan in the spot-fixing case a mere 'cricket enthusiast', even though the latter introduced himself as the 'team principal' of India Cements- owned Chennai Super Kings, BCCI president N. Srinivasan at that stage, managed to ‘wriggle’ out of that particular mess in 2013, emerging virtually unscathed as charges leveled flew in all directions, but mostly over him. But in the background of the Board, there was activity going on. During an enquiry that was launched by the Court, his trusted lieutenants, treasurer Ajay Shirke and secretary Sanjay Jagdale, decided to call it quits, but the obdurate Srinivasan opted to only step aside, and then was re-elected to his post last year. Just as many who cling on to their posts in various sports bodies in the country, Srinivasan decided to stay put. However, the damning Supreme Court observations passed on Tuesday morning, laid down an exit route which is similar to what transpired with another 'cricket enthusiast', Subrato Roy of Sahara, who too is facing the Apex Court's wrath due to non-payment of investors money and is presently cooling his heels in jail. So where does this leave Srinivasan? Probably counting the remaining moments and minutes left of the 48-hour deadline set by the Supreme Court for him to step down in order to ensure a free and fair investigation into the IPL spot-fixing saga. Probably not. For the 'Chennai strongman', known to be stubborn and arrogant, is used to playing it late, apparently waiting for his lawyers advice in the matter. But the die is cast, and Srinivasan’s fate is sealed, his ouster is inevitable and what remains, is who will succeed him. Even now a few frontrunners have edged forward in this tantalising race for the post. In any case, Srinivasan’s ouster will only prize open the can of worms that is the whole IPL betting imbroglio in India, once Justice Mukul Mudgal’s report comes to the fore. The careers of a few national cricketers may be on the line following this. But this is a small price to pay for the rot that is at present deep within Indian cricket.

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or me the saddest sight I saw in Bihar last week was the magnificent building of the 19th century Khuda Baksh library rising like some unbowed sentinel out of the unspeakable squalor of a Patna Street. A later addition to it was the Curzon Reading Room and on its high, yellow washed façade was imprinted 1905 in black as if to remind passersby that Patna was once not just a city of books and refinement but in even older times the cradle of Indian civilization. Travelers from other lands who saw Pataliputra at its zenith marveled at its architecture and the sophistication of its people. Megashtanes who visited in the late 3rd century BC describes this city built on the Ganga this way. 'It is the shape of a parallelogram, and is girded with a wooden wall, pierced with loopholes for the discharge of arrows. It has a ditch in front for defence and for receiving the sewage of the city.' The Chinese monk, Fa Hein, was so dazzled by the palaces and temples of ancient Pataliputra that he wrote that they could not have been built by human beings. It is hard not to remember these descriptions and weep when you visit Patna today. In a country replete with unsanitary, ugly cities Patna would still win first prize.

this without leaving the city limits of Patna. On my first afternoon I visited places where new residential apartment buildings have been built and where land prices have gone through the ceiling. Shankarshan had given me a list and I faithfully followed it only to find that the apartment buildings have come up in a disorderly, shoddy way without any effort having been made to provide the parks and aesthetic public spaces so necessary for modern living. But, at least the newer parts of Patna are relatively clean.It is when you drive into the older parts of the city where there is the Patna Sahib gurudwara and other historical buildings that the true horror of the city's decay hits you. The deeper I went into the old city the more it felt as if I were driving through

Nitish’s sympathetic biography

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As I was returning after an absence of more than 15 years I rang my old colleague, Shankarshan Thakur, to ask his advice on what to look out for. Shankarshan has just written a book on Bihar's chief minister called 'Single Man: the life and times of Nitish Kumar of Bihar'. It is a sympathetic biography of the man who has at least succeeded in bringing Bihar back from the edge of the abyss upon which it stood by the time Mr. and Mrs. Laloo Yadav finished their long, lawless reign. Nitish Kumar has restored law and order in the state and this is no small thing if you remember that under Laloo and Rabri Yadav people were afraid to step out of their homes for fear of being kidnapped or killed by the gangs of thugs who were the real rulers of Bihar. So let me begin by praising Nitish Kumar for bringing back the rule of law in a state which not just investors but even ordinary travelers were afraid to go near.

City of garbage dumps Sadly, he has done little else in the eight years he has been chief minister. And, you can see

Civic services, etc. take backseat

Tavleen Singh a city of garbage dumps and open drains. Under Nitish's government flyovers have been built over the older parts of the city but they conceal neither the squalor nor the crumbling buildings but seem almost to acquire that same depressing decay that you see everywhere in Patna except where the high officials live.

Road to Bodhgaya in bad shape The next day I drove out of Patna towards Bodhgaya. Other Indian states have a vast treasure of old temples, forts and palaces to tempt foreign travelers but Bihar has only Bodhgaya where Shakyamuni, Gautam Buddha, achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. I expected that at least on this route I would see a fancy new highway and the restaurants and hotels without which foreign travelers rarely come. But, whatever Nitish Kumar's other qualities he seems not to

Two schools of Buddhism I

n the centuries following the Buddha's lifetime, his followers faithfully preserved his teachings and spread them to many countries in Asia. Today, there are two main schools of Buddhism: Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada means 'the teaching of the Elders'. Theravada monks follow the practices that have been passed down by the senior monks from the Buddha's time, such as living in the forests and meditating. The goal in Theravada Buddhism is to become an Arhat, a person who is free of suffering. Theravada is practiced mainly in southern Asian countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar (Burma). Mahayana stresses following the Buddha's example of going out into the world and doing good. Mahayana means 'Great Vehicle'. The goal in Mahayana Buddhism is to follow the Bodhisattva Path. A Bodhisattva is one who enlightens oneself as well as others. In Mahayana Buddhism, there are many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. It mainly spread to northern Asian countries like China, Tibet, Korea, Vietnam and Japan. Recently, both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism have been introduced into the West. Visiting Buddhist temples: In this unit, we will pretend to visit different Buddhist tem-

have understood how tourism can become an important pillar of economic growth. How it can bring the infrastructure, services and employment opportunities that transform economies. So the road to Bodhgaya was a broken strip of tarmac that at some places disappeared altogether. A bridge over a wide, dry river looked as if it could collapse at any moment. If Bodhgaya itself has become a town of beautiful Buddhist temples and relatively modern hotels it is because of investment that has come from Buddhist countries like Japan and Thailand. The Bihar government's contribution is a very basic airport in Gaya that at least spares foreign pilgrims the drive I took from Patna.

ples. When visiting a temple, we should dress modestly and follow the rules and customs of the temple. Buddhists pay their respects to the Triple Jewel by facing the altar and bowing when entering the temple. Visitors may join in the worship rituals or just watch quietly. In Buddhism, the monks and nuns are treated with great respect. They sit or stand in front of everyone else and take their food first. When we talk to them, we should put our

MATTER & SPIRIT palms together and speak politely. Theravada Buddhism: Our first visit is to a Theravada Buddhist monastery in the forest in Thailand where only the monks live. We sit in the quietness of a small bamboo temple built on stilts, surrounded by the sounds of chirping birds and rustling trees. A young monk who is our guide explains to us. "The monks live alone in huts called 'kutis'. They are built on stilts to keep the animals and insects out. There they practice sitting and walking meditation, which is very important for their spiritual life. In front of each hut is a path for walking meditation. The monks sweep them clean to keep from stepping on

When I got back to the city I spent an hour or so wandering about that part of the city where the political leaders and high officials live and it was salubrious and clean and in this season there were pavements carpeted with the velvety fallen flowers of Red Silk cotton trees. It felt as if I had accidentally left Patna and wandered into another city altogether. As I drove around the wide, tree-lined streets of this part of Patna I found myself growing more and more despondent because I realised that the state of Bihar's capital city and its other towns is not because people do not wish to live better but because those who have governed Bihar realise that there is no point in bothering about such things as civic services, cleanliness or anything else for that matter as long as they can remain cocooned in their sanitised enclaves and hide behind the high walls of their vast houses. Colonial attitude to governanceEverywhere in India we see that colonial attitudes to governance are the main reason for why people are so angry with their elected representatives but nowhere do you feel this more than in Patna. The divide between the enclaves where the people live and where they rulers live is stark and scary. Yes Mr and Mrs. Laloo Yadav are to blame for the mess they left behind but neither Nitish Kumar nor his coalition partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party, can be absolved. The overwhelming impression I left Patna with was that Bihar has fallen 50 years behind the rest of India. If today Narendra Modi is viewed as some rock star magician in Bihar, at least by Hindu voters across caste lines, it is because people want desperately to see their lives improve. insects and killing them." The guide continues, "Early in the morning and in the evening, the monks meet together for meditation and recitation. After the ceremonies called pujas, they study the Dharma. Before entering the temple they wash their feet with water carried up to the monastery from a stream below. It is traditional for the monks and nuns to live in the forest as part of their early training. The older ones, however, are not required to do so. Some monks and nuns may live all their lives in the forest, while others live in the temples in towns and cities. Someone asks, "Living in the jungle, aren't you afraid of tigers?" The monk answers, "Sometimes, when the monks are walking in the jungle, they sense tigers following them. But since they hold the precept of no killing, they're not afraid and the tigers know they will not be harmed. Tibetan Buddhism: Next we will visit a Tibetan temple. A young Tibetan boy named Lobsang is our guide. He smiles as he talks, "Our temple is very colorful. It is decorated with many kinds of Buddha images and wall hangings called thankas. On the altars are beautiful lamps and incense holders. Big prayer wheels are set into the walls of the temple. Mantras, written on strips of rice paper, are placed inside the wheels. They are symbolic phrases with deep spiritual meanings.

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Mithi river may drown city once again THIS refers to the front page report 'A disaster waiting to happen' (ADC, March 26) which is very timely and should be an eye-opener for our civic authorities who had never taken note of the existence of a river like Mithi winding its way through the heart of Mumbai until it made its presence felt in the Air India colony at Kalina through floods that rose up to the first floor of some of the buildings during 26/7. Politicians dubbed it as a 'gutter' and did not care to give it its space to operate. Even after the deluge, desilting, widening, deepening, the construction of a retaining wall, etc., were given to two city organisations which were always at loggerheads so much so that the Mithi river still remains very much a 'sour' river even after spending several crores on it. A river is a dynamic agent of nature and needs to be given the necessary freedom to carry out its assigned duties. It ought to have

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DANGER ZONE: Even after several crores being spent to clean the Mithi river, it still remains dangerously clogged with silt and garbage from unauthorised slums in the vicinity. been provided with adequate flood-plain spaces on its banks to spill the excess rainwater and this was never done and the river has been getting more and more constricted like the Alaknanda in Uttarakhand. Dredging of a stagnant body of water like a lake will be effective but it will not fied with BJP method of working as they are being shunted out or are being ignored and driven over. L.K. Advani is one such example. It has also been lately seen that BJP is very eager to give tickets to those people who have defected to BJP from other parties at the cost of BJP's old experienced stalwarts who have been faithful and were in BJP for a pretty long time. The BJP should realise that these defectors cannot be relied upon as they are defectors and could go back to their principal party if they have won the election, or did not get a berth in the cabinet or after causing damage and harm to BJP.

THERE is no reason for the CongNCP combine to worry about the outcome of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra. They can rest assured of scoring a tally of not less than 40 seats out of the total of 48 in the State. The Saffron alliance won’t be even able to reach a double digit figure. This assessment is based on the following two factors: 1. The widening gap coupled with increased animosity between the SS and the MNS can vouch safe at least 25 seats for the “secular” combine, 2. More than a dozen seats could be won solely by the entry of AAP — S.P. Sharma, Mumbai candidates in large numbers. These two scenarios together would result in a totally blank slate for the MNS as well as for the AAP, culminating in a record number of APROPOS 'Poll: Delhi, Gujarat riots MPs getting elected from the State issue' (ADC, Mar.19), this ADC edit piece graphically reveals that the for the Congress-NCP combine. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz Gujarat riot issue raised by the Congress VP Rahul Gandhi in his election campaign, to tar BJP holds no water. In fact SIT has already given the verdict which clears any such involvement of Modi as the CM, which could indict him. It is rather the 1984 riot in Delhi post OF the assassination of the LETTER THE DAY then PM Indira Gandhi wherein, Congress showed ridiculous reluctance in stopping the devastating riot, claiming so many precious lives in Delhi, as Rajiv Gandhi the then PM did not even bother to take up the matter with the then President Zail Singh, when he had insisted. In the case of Godhra onslaught the people of India will never forget the inhuDEJECTED: The senior BJP leader is not mane death of 39 railway passenhappy with the party as he was being gers who were burnt alive to death sidelined since quite some time by the in a compartment, which was high command. locked deliberately by the minority community. I feel personally that AS reported it has been indeed very Congress should better not raise shocking and surprising that this issue any further to aggravate Jaswant Singh is upset with the BJP more their already abysmally slim which only indicates that all is not chances of winning this election. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai well with the party which was considered to be a very well behaved and disciplined democratic party and a good alternative to Congress AS the D-Day for the biggest demoparty which is almost run like cratic exercise in the world apthe Congress is monarchy as it is run by one family. proaches, Besides Jaswant Singh several other marshaling all the resources at its BJP old stalwarts also are not satis- disposal with a single purpose in

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work in a flowing river because the silt keeps coming in continuously. A long-term measure will be to arrest the supply of silt to the river by erecting a dam in the headwaters area southwest of the Powai lake. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

mind—to destroy the chances of the BJP PM nominee. With that solitary aim, the Party is not leaving any stone unturned in their untiring efforts. Right from the 12-year-old Gujarat riots, Ishrat Jahan encounter case, Naroda Patiya, Gulmohar Society massacres, Snoopgate to Modi’s marital status, etc. are the fronts from which the “secular” Party is planning to take the fight to the NaMo’s territory. — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

Kejri's allegation on media THE alleged statement of the AAP chief about the media reminds me of the dark days of Emergency. That time a chief minister of a State from western India was addressing a public rally. While lambasting the Opposition parties and the muffled media for being against the draconian measure, he had said—“Thank Madame Prime Minister. Any other person in her place would have made you to stand before a firing squad” — Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

Skewed electoral sex ratio INDIA is still witnessing an imbalanced sex ratio when you talk about registration of voters. Recently,

there were some pretty surprising statistics from the Election Commission, which showcases India’s continuing story of gender inequities since 1971. As per reports, this was the time when the gender break-up of electorates was first recorded. Out of the total 23.16 million first-time voters enrolled voters for the 16th Lok Sabha polls, only 41 per cent of the 18-19 year-olds registered voters are women, while 96 lakh of them are as against 1.4 crore new male voters. In India, states like Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chandigarh and Gujarat have the most skewed electoral sex ratios. Though the time has changed with improved literacy, intervention of government agencies and aggressive efforts of political parties to bring more people to vote, it is the patriarchal nature of Indian society that fails to bring in more female voters. With a motive to engage more women, the EC has launched various campaigns like appealing to them to vote through household items like gas cylinders and advertisements on all means of media.

debate moderator, he needs to go back to the basics. Strongly opinionated and full of himself, he seems to labour under the delusion that the hallmark of a good debate is to give free rein to the participants to shout each other down. A good moderator does not thrust his opinion on the panelists, but strives to elicit theirs. — Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba

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A FEW signs of a true Mumbaikar. Allow me to share... We are all "experts" at cricket advice. We all feel the inflation when there is a hike in vada pav prices. We call everyone boss! Mumbaikar inventions, cutting chai one by two. Bandra has more stars than the Universe. If you shout Ganpati Bappa, you will hear morya. Getting on a Virar or Kalyan train from Dadar is difficult than getting into IIT/ IIM. We don't want to add ice to our — Mohd Zeyaullah Khan, Nagpur 'ganna' juice. Waste of money. We love our jams (traffic jams). We have heavy dinners, and go to sleep. I WAS surprised to see there are 5 to — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra 6 counters for booking local train bookings in Thane railway station and if you travel on any day right from morning 8.00 till 10.00 pm THERE possibly could not have there are crowds standing in queue been any survivors in the missing to buy the ticket. The system is so MH370 Malaysian aircraft which horrible it takes nearly 15 to 20 min- went off radar 18 days back but utes at one counter for a ticket there is a slip between the cup and the lip in the manner in which the holder who stands in queue. In order to streamline, railway au- Malaysian government has handled thorities should bring out some the whole operation of the missing mechanism where this queue sys- plane and the eventual declaration tem should is reduced and people of the aircraft ending in the ocean should walk inside the ticket with no survivors. The Malaysian counter and take the ticket without government's approach to the tragedy was unprofessional perhaps wasting much time. Apart from this, queue is for all. I because it is a backward nation would request the railway authori- without the technology or personties to open more counters and nel available to handle the situation keep separate counters for ladies effectively. Malaysian government has and old people who travel on daily basis. We are already having the played 'hide & seek' with the whole 'Ladies special' trains, so why can’t world over the missing plane and there be separate ticket counter for while nobody expected any survivors, the government of that naladies and old people. — Murugesh Iyer, Thane tion surely is hiding something from the whole world possibly of some pilot error or malpractice or some other failure on the part of APROPOS your Diary item 'She said their aviation sector that possibly it' (ADC, Mar.13). Your diarist's de- would have brought the aircraft scription of the Times Now "super- down. My heart beats for all star" as " the biggest foghorn in the those who perished in the media" is deliciously apt. He is un- unfortunate incident and may doubtedly a great entertainer, but as their souls rest in peace! — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon a news anchor and particularly as a

Separate rail ticket counters

Malaysian govt hiding facts

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Charming Nanda’s demise a shocker SHOCKED to read the sudden demise of noted actress of yesteryear Nanda at the age of 73 at her residence due to massive heart attack. Easily one of the most charming and talented actresses of the Hindi film industry, Nanda wooed her fans with excellent performance in a host of films, including 'Hum Dono', 'Teen Daviyan', 'Jab Jab Phool Khile', 'The Train', 'Ittefaq', 'Gumanm' etc. Daughter of famous actordirector Master Vinayak Karnataki, Nanda was also related to veteran filmmaker, the late V. Shantaram, who gave her the much needed break in the

BIG LOSS: Nanda was one of the most lovely and talented actors in Bollywood.

hit film 'Toofan aur Diya' in 1956. Her performance came for rare reviews after which she never looked back. Not only most of her films released in the 60's and 70's were hits, but the songs picturised on her also became very popular and continue to be so. She was last seen in 'Prem Rog' in 1983. She was briefly engaged to noted director Manmohan Desai who died under tragic circumstances in 1994 and she remained unmarried ever since. With her demise, Bollywood has lost one of its most talented actresses. May her soul rest in peace. — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 09/04/2014 at 12.00 p.m. Shri. Lakmichand Morarji Shah, Shri. Gangadhar Sonu Badhe, Shri.Khetsey Khimji Shah,Shri.Harischandra Baburao Junnarkar, and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Brahmin Wadi, Moreshwar Patankar Marg,Kurla (W),Mumbai-70. Hissa No. C.T.S. No. 947, Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. 1 (part) 947/1 and 947/2 266 299.3

Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 09/04/2014 at 12.00 p.m. St. John Baptist Church, M/s. Sharma Construction co (1. Mr. Daudayal Chittoram Sharma, 2. Mr.Raghunath Chittoram Sharma), M/s. Minerva Dealers Pvt. Ltd, and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection ansd further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Plot No. 8 A, Trimurty Marg, Mulund (West), Mumbai - 400080. Survey No. C.T.S. No. Hissa No. Area Sq. Mtr. 130, 131 551/65 3, 1 Part 634.5 Place: Kokan Bhavan, (Vilas Gawade) Room No. 201, Competent Authority & C.B.D. Belapur District Dy. Registrar, Navi Mumbai Co-op. Societies (2) Date: 24/03/2014 East Suburban Navi Mumbai

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Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on 09/04/2014 at 12.00 p.m. Ghatkopar Land Development Corporation and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Jagdusha Nagar, Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai-400086. Plot No. C.T.S. No. Survey No. Area Sq. Mtr. 54 74/5 — 627.10 Place: Kokan Bhavan, (Vilas Gawade) Room No. 201, Competent Authority & C.B.D. Belapur District Dy. Registrar, Navi Mumbai Co-op. Societies (2) Date: 25/03/2014 East Suburban Navi Mumbai

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ashion weeks set the tone for clothing and accessories every season and believe it or not, the trends showcased at these fashion events are eventually what trickle into your wardrobe as well. Before you skim over the images and dismiss them as too avant-garde, give our article a read. We bring to you the most wearable trends this LFW, so you can get a jump start on updating your wardrobe and ruling the trends with panache.

trend #1: crop tops

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trend #3: hand woven saris going ethnic

Anavila Misra’s LFW collection, The Secret Life of the Forest, takes us back to traditional Indian roots and showcases tribal fashion with hand woven saris. In natural fabrics such as cotton, jute and linen paired with earthy tones and subtle hues, you can wear this collection of saris off the runway too.

runway If you thought fashion weeks were all talk and no utility, think again. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Shirley Mistry bring you some of the wearable trends showcased at Lakmé Fashion Week's latest edition

trend #4: Maxi dresses the retro look

trend #2: eMbellished jackets blue & white

While everyone focuses on spring colours, we love that KHEM’s collection at LFW was called Dreams in Prussian Blue and had gorgeous pieces in combinations of blue and white. While they also rocked the sheer and solid trend, their embellished jackets and feminine tunics stood out. Wear these off the runway on an evening dress.

crop tops & digital prints

Sayantan Sarkar’s collection at LFW, called A Motley Love, was filled with pop colours and preppy, spring outfits. We love that he paired simple, button-down crop tops like this one with printed trousers, playing with digital and screen prints on fabric such as Georgette, chiffon and linen. You could definitely wear this off the runway!

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trend #6: rainbow hues splashes of Colour

Sayantan Sarkar’s LFW collection was a myriad of colour. Rainbow hued splotches showcased on jumpsuits, maxi dresses and jackets featured in other collections as well at this year’s LFW. So, don’t be afraid to up the colour quotient in your wardrobe this season.

trend #7: resort wear & Cover-ups

trend #5: art on your Clothes

glamorous Cover ups

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If you’re heading for a beach vacation this summer, you’re going to love Ami Grewal’s collection from LFW. With fashionable resort wear and some seriously glamorous cover-ups, looking like a diva on the beach is the latest trend to follow.

Aarti Vijay Gupta’s collection was a tribute to 16th and 19th century miniature artwork and we love the new trend of wearable art. With simple pencil skirts, sexy halter tops and a great fusion of past artwork with present fashion, we think this is a trend you should watch out for this season.

trend #8: sheer + solid see through Colour

Most designers at LFW showcased this trend and although it’s been around for a while, sheer + solid outfits are making a pretty big comeback. Whether it’s a sheer skirt like this one from Rajat K Tangri’s collection (left) or sheer sleeves like Abdul Halder’s LFW collection (inset), the trend looks especially good with bright, spring colours.

trend #9: white on white bright whites

Anita Dongre showcased a lot of great pieces at this year’s LFW, most of which rocked the latest white on white trend. With crop tops, tea length skirts and longsleeved, button down blouses, this is one trend that you can very easily combine with others for a pristine spring look.

trend #10: trendy indian wear east meets west

Called A Broadway Affair, Sonaakshi Raaj’s LFW collection seamlessly combined western trends with Indian ones, forming a range of delightful fusion saris that look spectacular. Whether it’s a friend’s engagement or an elaborate dinner, there are several places you can rock this trend off the runway.

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Building a Brand That’s what Vijeyta Vazkar has done with Sukho Thai. The director of operations for the popular spa chain talks to Dev Goswami about the spa industry in India, her love for travel and much more >> Vijeyta Vazkar, the face behind the changing face of massages in India

Vijeyta’s tips to stay calm and stress-free

Vijeyta shares her top five tips on staying calm and keeping stress at bay: l Forgive people with whom you might be upset. l Love and accept yourself the way you are. l Have a positive approach towards all things in life. l Give as much gratitude as you can through your day to everyone around you. l Last but not the least, pamper yourself with an exotic massage at least once a week — feel good!

ijeyta Vazkar has been associated with Sukho Thai since the brand's inception. It was her love for travelling that helped her bring Thai foot massages to India. The idea for the spa chain struck her while she was on a trip to Thailand. In this interview, she tells us about the changing perception of massages in the city, her list of top travel destinations and what it means to form a brand today.

cheerful and relaxing environment is quintessential. Massages are often viewed as relaxing tools, but rarely as something that can lead to good health. Do you think this perception will change soon? Certainly! This perception will and has to change. A few years ago, spas were intended to be just for pampering services. But today, life is speeding up, stress is inevitable and our work life is tougher than ever. This leaves people yearning to be healthy and it has led them to correctly perceive spas as a destination to detox, destress, relax and rejuvenate themselves. Modern science and several doctors have started believing that most health ailments are related to the mind. The perception has already started changing and people are aware of this experience.

Tell us about your journey from being a Bachelor in psychology to the director of operations for Sukho Thai. After my graduation in psychology, I developed a deep interest in travelling. I wanted to see the world! This led me to start my career with travel. My trips to south east Asia often led me to Thailand. This is where I discovered that many Indians love Asia, have a growing need for relaxation and a penchant for Thai massages. The growing popularity of foot massages inspired me to Exotic massages/ spa therapies are all the introduce Thai massages and bring Sukho rage right now. But, Indian/ ayurvedic massages are either not demanded or not Thai to India. given enough attention. Why do you think You have been a part of Sukho Thai since this is case? it's inception. Tell us what goes into People need to be educated about ayurvedic massages. There is also a dearth of authentic forming a brand today. We faced several challenges while setting up ayurvedic spas with a clean ambience and Sukho Thai in Mumbai. When we decided to approachable look and feel, as well as set up our flagship spa in Bandra, we masseuses who are knowledgeable about harboured the dream of making Sukho Thai the ancient art and healing therapies. the number one foot massage brand in India. We put our biggest efforts into HR You are a big travel buff. Tell us about your and training, while creating a strong online top 5 destinations. logistic chain with our top suppliers and l Thailand: My all-time favourite vendors at the same time. We also destination. I love the shopping, concentrated a great deal on the spa design sightseeing, culture, heritage, beaches, and every minute detail, right from the resorts, food, affordable foot massages, aroma and colours to privacy. And coming comfortable hotels and the humble people back to HR, I cannot stress on the of Thailand. importance of happy and cheerful l Krabi/ Phuket: For islands with crystal therapists — they are our biggest clear blue water and white, sandy beaches. assets and are the greatest l Switzerland: It has its own charm. Lakes, contributors in making Sukho mountains, people and snow. It’s a very Thai a huge success and such a unique destination. popular brand in India. l Paris: From shopping for clothes and cosmetics to apparel, Paris is all about Today, we see spas indulgence. It is easily every woman's dream popping up in every destination! corner of the city. What l Dubai: Ease of travel. It feels like home and do you think a spa has has great food, perfumes, watches, budget to do to stand out? malls and tourists attractions. From desert A spa is all about safaris to belly dancing, Dubai keeps you service. The factors going with its shopping festivals. that we consider at l Singapore: The city that is constantly Sukho Thai are: changing. It has Marina Bay sands, Sentosa, l S p e c i a l i s e d Jurong Bird park and Universal Studios. treatments rendered with Everything is within reach. Sukho Thai has personalised care makes learnt a lot from Singapore for the quality of Sukho Thai a paradise of customer services. Our sincerest gratitude indulgence. Customer service to Singapore! is our main focus and we are passionately committed to What does the future hold for you, delivering supreme quality personally and for the brand Sukho Thai ? treatments to all our guests at every I look at a very bright future both in terms of given point of time. the company as well as my in personal life. I l The quality of products used during really enjoyed bringing Sukho Thai to India the therapy process is and running it for 365 days, with happy extremely essential. guests leaving the spa every day. We aim at Easy accessibility, opening more outlets in the near future and valet service and a expanding the chain to a number of cities trackable feedback across the expanse of India. We are currently system are all key. A located in Mumbai, Pune and Goa.

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« career advice deAlIng WIth A dIsAPPoIntIng InternshIP I am interning at a media company and I absolutely hate it. I hoped that I would be able to learn a lot and try my hand at a number of different things related to my chosen field, but all I do is get coffee and transcribe meetings. It's not that they treat me badly — most people I come across seem friendly, but I am given absolutely no work or responsibility and don't see the point of the internship, especially because it's an unpaid one. I am wondering whether I should quit. Please give me some advice! — neha Ahuja, Andheri dear neha, We hate to break it to you, but most (not all, mind you) internships are like this. It's up to you to make the most of the opportunity and learn. It is not a surprise that you aren't given responsibilities but before you quit, we recommend you try asking for work. Also, since you mentioned that the workers seem friendly, you should try talking to them and show them an interest in the field and in learning new things — word will get passed around and you might be included more in the workings of the office. We are not saying you should stay regardless of what happens. If after taking the initiative, you still feel that you aren't learning much and that it's a waste of your time, consider looking for a better place to intern at.

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home sweet home

Being extremely comfortable at work is one thing, but treating your office like it’s your home is quite another. Take this quiz by Dev Goswami to find out whether you think of the office as your second home >> Don’t use the couch in your office as your napping spot!

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rom finding an excuse to stay at work after-hours to using the office washroom to have a bath, there are subtle and not-so-subtle ways you might be treating your workplace as your home. You might be aiming to win the most dedicated employee award, or just might be more comfortable at your office, but in the process, you are not only destroying your personal and social life, you're also creeping out all your colleagues. Take this quiz to find out if it's time that you decided to give your office a little less importance.

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All your colleagues have left to go home, but you still manage to find some excuse to stay at work ‘just a little while longer.’ a. Yes. b. No. You've finished your work for the day, but instead of going home, you prefer watching a TV show or reading a book at your desk. a. Yes. b. No. Breakfast, lunch, dinner — do you have all your meals at the office? a. Yes. b. No.

Do you carry a grooming kit — complete with a face wash, bathing soap and shampoo — to office, ‘just in case’? a. Yes. b. No. On days when you don't have much work, do you call your friends to the office to hang out? a. Yes. b. No. You've been partying in the same area that your office is located in and you see that it's open for the night — would you consider crashing there without a second thought? a. Yes. b. No. On your days off, do you still come to the office for a while so that you can hang out with your colleagues? a. Yes. b. No. Have there ever been moments when the office peon has offered to give you the keys so you can open and close the office yourself every day? a. Yes. b. No.

Mostly As

You practically live in your office and if you haven't realised it yet, you really need to open your eyes — even the office peon has caught on to your tendencies! Even when there's no reason for you to be at the office, you manage to find some reason to avoid leaving your workplace. Habits such as calling your friends over and using the wash room for much more than a quick freshening up will end up creeping out your colleagues — if you haven't already. It is possible that you might not like the idea of going back home, but there are plenty of other ways you can take care of that. Starting to work on a hobby, joining a class or even volunteering for charity work are good ideas; you should try them out.

Mostly Bs

You have no reason to think that you consider your office as your second home. You come and go at a normal hour, do your work efficiently so that you’re not staying too late and don't treat office as your crash pad when you’re in the area. But, if you know someone who ticks off all the As on this quiz, earn some good karma by pointing it out to them — it is possible they might be oblivious to it.

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>> Make your reading corner comfortable by using cushions

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Ready to Read Want to cosy up with a good book this weekend? Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you how to create the perfect reading nook at home

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saRees convey pRotest Provoke/Protect is an exhibition that speaks out for and supports women’s rights. Surabhi Nijhawan tells us more about the quote embroidered saris

he Delhi gang rape has become a turning point in the life of every Indian woman. From prime-time television debates to editorial pieces, there has been a lot that has been written about, spoken of and heard about this case. The NGO Sneha, involved ten women from Dharavi, who got together to come up with an exhibition of sarees that take their inspiration from the Nirbhaya rape case and speak out for all women. They are called 'Sarees against rape’ and consist of embroidery and patch worked slogans against rape. Called Provoke/Protect, the collection, if it can be called that, is on exhibit at the

>> Some of the slogans used to adorn the sarees that the women of Dharavi have designed

n between the hustle and bustle of your daily life, when was the last time you sat down, uninterrupted and read a book, cover to cover? Reading a good book instead of watching a movie or spending time with your friends may seem a little isolated, but it's a great way to de-stress after a hard day. Finding a good spot to read in is as important as finding the perfect book to read. While you may be able to read in the midst of chaos, having a reading nook is the best way to truly relax. You need a spot that's airy, well-lit, calm and peaceful. While some people are blessed with houses that are big enough to accommodate a library or study, most of us are fighting for space in smaller flats, so dedicating an entire space to reading seems like a distant dream. But, here are a few ways to create a nook for your hobby, no matter how cramped your house is.

Find your spot The first thing you should do is find the quietest spot in your home. Whether it's in a corner of your bedroom, on your balcony or even near a window, pick an unused corner that's far removed from the hustle and bustle of the television, cooker and doorbell.

Find a seat Not everyone has the luxury of being able to have a dedicated reading chair, so while

a lounge-chair or window seat does sound tempting, it's not necessary. You can pile a few pillows on top of one another, buy a bean bag that suits your needs or just get some floor cushions or a mattress and place it on the floor.

keep it secluded It's not going to feel like a private space if it blends in with the rest of your home. An easy way to keep it private is to put a barrier between your reading nook and the rest of the room. You can pull up a dresser there to save space as well as create a division. However, the best way to segregate the area is to use makeshift curtains. All you need is a hook where you can hang curtains in the form of a canopy around your reading space. This will make it seem cut off from the rest of your house even if it is in a room filled with people.

Get rid oF distractions If you have a boisterous family, make sure they know that once you step into your 'reading zone,' no one can talk to you or disturb you till you step out. Set aside electronics such as your phone (make sure it’s on silent so the ringing doesn’t disturb you at all), tablets and laptop and use ear plugs if you're easily distracted. Reading on a tablet is great, but try and get a physical copy of your book so that you're not distracted by all the other applications.

Get a table Even if it's an upturned cardboard box, a pile of books or a plank of wood, get a coffee table to keep things such as beverages or snacks and a bottle of water. This way, you won't need to get up for anything but the occasional bathroom break, making sure you're de-stressing.

Get liGht You need adequate light to ensure that you're not interrupted by the setting sun either. If you don't have light where you're reading, think about picking up a lamp or a reading light. Daylight can be a little harsh and if you've got curtains, this will soften it just the right amount.

use colour While you do want your reading nook to be secluded, you don't want it to be dull and gloomy. Add a pop of colour, a hint of pattern and texture to make sure you're comfortable. If you like cosying up, keep a blanket with you. Make sure you're getting enough air or keep a table fan around for ventilation. If you're not using curtains or a blanket, you could throw a colourful cloth over your table for a hint of colour and warmth. Use warm colours like yellow and orange but add a splash of blue and green to keep yourself calm and peaceful.

Artisan's Centre in Rampart Row at Fort in downtown Mumbai. The women of Dharavi worked with two textile artists, who guided them through the entire process of making these sarees. The workshop was followed by a photo shoot, where the designers modelled the textiles in a show that was held before other members of their communities. “We put in a proposal to do this workshop in response to the Delhi rape. We didn’t design the sarees, the women did. The workshop was about two weeks long and involved discussion on various symbols of protection and warning,” said Suzie, textile artist who worked with the women. “Artisans is a space where art, design and craft emerge so in that sense these saree's are works of art and they are also designed because they are vehicles of more important messages,” said Radhi Parekh, founder director of Artisans Centre. Part of the exhibition was also a panel discussion during which people associated with Sneha spoke to the women on issues like empowerment and domestic violence. Art has always been a form of expression. Through this workshop, the women have raised their voice in protest of crimes against women. When Up to March 29, from 11am — 7pm Where ARTISANS’ 52-56 Dr VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda contact 22673040/ 9820145397/ artisanscentre@gmail.com/ www.facebook.com/artisans.centre.9

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The Breakup By-producT

« SoS: Solve our Situation!

Think you can fix our readers’ complicated problems? read on...

Gynelle Alves

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I have a bit of a problem with one of my best friends. We met when we were both interns in a big ad-agency, where we both were sometimes teamed up and sometimes pitted against each other. It made us grow close...

You, your friend and her boyfriend (now exboyfriend) were a tightknit group. But, now that she’s broken up with him, you’re caught right in the middle. Shirley Mistry tells you how to maintain your relationship

...but also be a little competitive. Then, three years into my career I got married and then pregnant. I decided I wanted to raise my child mysellf and... CAN’T BELIEVE IT!! Quitting to become a housewife!! I want this, T think. I will love it!

Ten years down the line, I think it has been the best time of my life. It’s definitely not easy, but it has been very fulfilling in its own way. I do miss having a job sometimes. Priya and I continue to be close and recently she found out she was pregnant and is now also set to get married... It was the right choice for me. And, why not... I’m sure you will have it all!

I never got it when you quit you know, I don’t think I’m going to. I think I will figure it out and have it all!

I am genuinely happy for her. She is not even married yet and only just pregnant. But, suddenly...

f you were good friends with your friend's boyfriend, it can spell trouble for you if she goes and breaks up with him, leaving you in an awkward spot. It is easy to get caught up in the mud slinging that follows a messy breakup and you may not always end up with both parties happy. However, we tell you how to make the most of the situation and keep your relationship with both people intact.

Pick your Priority First things first, it is important for your friend to know that above everything, you are her friend. Be her shoulder to cry on and make sure you let her get all the anger out of her system. Give her some space, but make sure you are there whenever she needs you. If you end up giving her too much space and are silent for days on end, she may be led to believe that you don't care enough and are probably siding with her ex. It is very important that you do all you can to make sure she knows that you are on her side. Also, during the period that immediately follows a breakup, your friend is sure to be an emotional wreck and jump to

conclusions all too easily. So, make sure you make an extra effort to make your concern felt.

For the time being... Immediately after the breakup, make sure to cut off all contact with your friend's ex-boyfriend. Whether it was an amicable split or not, make sure you set your boundaries and keep contact with him at a minimum, especially if your friend faults him for the breakup. More often than not, breakups are hard on both parties, so once a few weeks pass by, you can always call or text him to check how he's doing. In the eventuality that he has cheated or lied (and that is what has caused the breakup), we think you should cut off completely, because, honestly — what kind of a friend will a cheater make?

What not to do While a call or text every now and then is acceptable, what's not okay is hanging out casually, going to parties together, getting a drink after work or watching a film. If your friend even gets the inkling that the two of you are out

and about having a gala time, she's going to feel betrayed by you and much worse about the breakup. We suggest letting both parties move on completely before you try and go back to being friends with the ex-boyfriend in question, in order to avoid unnecessary bitterness.

out in the oPen After a few weeks have gone by, your friend is more likely to go back to thinking rationally. So, gently let her know that you would like to keep in touch with her ex and talk to him once in a while. If she's a normal, level-headed person, she will definitely understand where you are coming from and not find your gestures/ attempts outrageous. However, whatever you do, don't talk to him or meet him behind her back as this is bound to agitate her and make her feel even worse. She is then justified in feeling cheated and will come out of the episode feeling like you are more of her ex-boyfriend's friend than hers. So, to keep the alarms from going off, make sure your friend understands your equation with her ex-boyfriend at all times.

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I have been dating my current boyfriend for three months now and I thought we were really happy. I’m studying in New York and he has been texting and calling me every day and was also planning a trip to coincide with my last week here. But, my friend recently told me that she saw him on a date with another girl! He denied the accusation, but she insists that it was him. I don’t want to seem like I don’t

trust him, but at the same time, why would my friend lie to me? Help! — ileana Fernandes, Juhu dear illeana, Uh-oh! You seem to have landed yourself in a bit of a sticky situation. If your friend is absolutely sure that it was him and you trust her to tell you the truth, he is obviously the one lying to you. On the other hand, she might have been mistaken. You have to do

what you think is right. If you think that he is lying to you, break up with him! It’s not going to be easy being with someone you don’t trust. Tell him you need some space and that the two of you can work it out when you are back home. We hope that your friend was mistaken, but if she isn’t, you don’t want to be taken advantage of! Send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in

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I have been smitten by a married lady! I really am head over heels in love with her but I am not too sure whether to proceed with the over tures. There is enormous attraction and equal amount of guilt because she is married! I am going insane thinking about her. Please guide me with the right way. This fantasy world of yours is sure to leave you more and more emotionally distraught as time goes on. Even if you proceed with her, you will only be left psychologically de-stabilised. The best way is to get into other ‘real’, meaningful and fulfilling social relationships with your peer group in the ‘real’ world. Get busy with building a ‘real’ personal life, social life, creative life and professional life which satisfies you and you will soon start seeing this situation just as a passing phase of a

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growing man. The ‘right’ unattached person for you is sure to come along if only you make way for her in your heart.

What is happening with you is not a physical problem, but a 'learning disability'. It is one form of 'premature ejaculation'. There are no medical causes for premature ejaculation. It is essentially a psychobehavioural origin. Ejaculating early is invariably a learned reflex response that can be effectively reconditioned when a man actively pursues learning ejaculation control during masturbation. You need to increase your awareness of the sensations of arousal building so that you can identify the level of your arousal. Secondly, awareness of sensations of arousal and ejaculatory control can be learned by a following a step-by-step process using techniques such as stop-start technique. Besides techniques, certain ‘exercises for sphincter control’ and ‘use of condom’ may help in some cases.

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What the cards say: Take care of your health. Path: Follow some health rules. Don’t be reactive. Take it easy. Ally: Take help from Taurus. Avoid advice from Leo. Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIII Death. Suggests change that will need to be handled. New thinking can result.

What the cards say: Objectivity is the name of the game. Path: Look, observe and learn. There is so much that you close your eyes to. Don’t be arrogant or have a sense of superiority. Ally: Libra will show you what right from wrong. Avoid Scorpio who will encourage your blindness towards yourself. Card for the week: Tarot key no. XX Judgment. It invites to look at your motives and reasons for doing things.

Gemini What the cards say: Stalemate. Path: Learn to accept the situation. Don’t plan and plot. Ally: Your ally this week is Libra. Avoid morose Capricorn who will pull down your spirits. Card for the week: Tarot key no. VIII The Strength. You need to have it to work things out. Endurance is a great virtue.

What the cards say: Be kind. Path: Place yourself in other person's shoes. Don’t use power for self gain. Ally: Capricorn will show you the right way. Pisces will hold you back. Card for the week: Tarot Key no. II The High Priestess. This indicates the need to connect with your inner being and delve the hidden knowledge within. Look at your beliefs and your moral judgments.

What the cards say: Little gain after much work. Path: Accept the will of God. Don’t be negative or cynical. Ally: Taurus will be a friend. Avoid Aries who could fan your impulsiveness. Card for the week: Tarot key no. XVII The Star, indicating that insight and love go hand in hand.

What the cards say: You will feel better this week. Path: Understanding and realisation is the key to change. Don’t be blind and fool yourself. Look at your weakness. Ally: Sagittarius will give you support. Stay away from Gemini who might justify selfishness. Card for the week: Tarot Key no. II The High Priestess. Connect to your inner self. Know what is beneath the surface. Look at your vulnerabilities.

What the cards say: Peace will come. Path: Keep yourself in balance and continue to live peacefully. Don’t depend on others. Just flow. Ally: The water sign Pisces will show you acceptance. Don’t tangle with Leo. Card for the week: Tarot key no. X The Wheel of Fortune. Life is a cycle and things come back to where they started. Lucky breaks.

What the cards say: Lessons of life come your way. Path: Have faith but also face the truth. Don’t excuse yourself but find solutions. Ally: The sign Libra who will put you at ease. Be careful of another Scorpio who could echo the suspicious. Card for the week: Tarot Key no. XVI The Tower. The edifice built on your ego will need to crumble for new structures to emerge. Look at the web that you have built.

What the cards say: You could feel low. Path: Acknowledge and face the situation. Don’t be blind in your attachment. Ally: The mature Virgo will be a good friend. Avoid Aries who might encourage you in the wrong direction. Card for the week: Tarot key no. XV The Devil. Be warned of the devil within you. Your fears and needs give him potency. Face him and see him wilt.

What the cards say: Protection of self is only in the times of danger. Path: Open up and see the wonderful people around you. Don’t be negative. Expand and be inclusive. Ally: Taurus will give you good advice. Seek and find balance. Card for the week: Tarot key no. XVIII The Moon, the enemies are within you. It is the fear that generates negativity and fractured relationships. The Moon is also poetry and intuition. Allow that to grow.

What the cards say: Wasted efforts. Things will not turn out as you want them to. Path: Self knowledge and facing yourself is necessary. Don’t cover up by clever arguments. You know the truth. Face it. Ally: The sensible Virgo will make you see things correctly. Avoid Cancer who will be subjective and Sagittarius who will justify the ego. Card for the week: Tarot key no. XIII Death. Change is imminent. It is brewing in your life. It could be the beginning of another phase.

What the cards say: You will be tempted to do what you have avoided till now. Path: Be discerning and alert. Don’t get sweet talked into anything. Ally: Seek advice from a Scorpio who will be a good judge. Don’t trust Gemini for he sees a different reality. Card for the week: Tarot Key no. XV The Devil. Look at your weakness and don’t be taken in by them.

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We have had corporate and bank frauds in all rich countries. It is a long list, we also have our list beginning Satyam, the chit funds, the Sahara issue. Question is do we have accountability, has the system ensured accountability. The answer is yes. Aberrations do take place, corrections are also invoked. That is what India has done

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Mutual Fund Investment In IT Stocks At Record High In Feb By A Business Reporter

Uptrend Continues, Nifty Above 6600... NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (March 27, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Wednesday (March 26, 2014) a net 11.65 points (0.18%) and closed at the 6601 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 6615 points level. It then turned into a range bound movement until 12.35 p.m. The index then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 6627 points level at 12.56 p.m. It then declined sharply, into the red and registered the day’s low at the 6580 points level at 2.18 p.m. The index then bounced back into the green and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 47 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 28 were gainers, while 22 were losers. Substantial buying was seen in metal, capital goods, oil & gas and PSU stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in healthcare and consumer durables stocks.

The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market but with a neutral bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 6338 points level. The next support is at the 6136 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 6621 points level. The next resistance is at the 6693 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 = 6603 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 6579. Support (2) = 6556. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Resistance (1) = 6626. Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 11.31%. This change is Resistance (2) = 6650. moderate but indicates a wide participation by investors. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: Market Breadth: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst a doji pattern. This indicates indec isiveness amongst all the traded stocks, 691 were gainers, 825 were losers investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether and 61 remained unchanged. the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market. H owever, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days Slow Stocha stic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator moving averages and all the four averages are rising and has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. All these indicate a positive bias slow D line (positive if it continues). a nd the possibility of a fur ther up move unfoldi ng. Incidentally, the index is approaching a major resistance RSI Indicator: level at the 6621 points level. (The index tested that level The RSI is above the 60 level and is now rising (positive if intra-day, yes terday) There is a possibility that i t could it continues). find some resistance there. However, if it crosses above MACD Indicator: i t the n a fur ther rise can be expected. Inves tors are The MACD is above zero and is rising (positive if it advised to hold long positions. continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive).

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line and both lines are diverging (positive if it continues). The ADX is rising while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is increasing in strength.

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Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 6552) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 6518) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 6397) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 6026) Positive. All the four averages are positively trended. Positive. Overall Market Strength/Weakness:

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utual funds, betting big on software companies, boosted their exposure to the sector’s stocks to a new high of Rs 28,784 crore in February. At the end of last month, mutual fund investments in software stocks accounted for 15.2% of their total equity assets under management of Rs 1.89 lakh crore, according to data from the Securities & Exchange Board of India. In January, the investment of mutual funds in software companies was at a record level of Rs 27,772 crore. A mutual fund is a vehicle made up of a pool of funds collected from investors that buys and sells securities such as stocks, bonds and money market instruments. Market participants attributed the continued preference of mutual funds for the software segment to weakness in the rupee, revival of demand in key markets

like the US and good performance by IT companies in the past few quarters. A relatively weaker rupee boosts the value of dollars earned by IT firms. Mutual fund investment in software stocks has gained traction since May, when the rupee came under pressure. The currency has depreciated by over 12% against the dollar since April 30. “The mutual fund industry has been investing in software shares because of weakness in the rupee and smart quarterly numbers posted by companies such as TCS, Infosys and Wipro, among others,” Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Research Head Alex Mathews said. Another factor was the revival of demand in major markets, he added. Mutual funds had an exposure of 17.08% to bank stocks in February, the highest among all sectors. In absolute numbers, their investment in banking shares was Rs 32,225 crore.

MARKET VIEW “The initial uptick in benchmark indices resultant new life-time high; however, they couldn’t sustain at higher level due to profit taking and closed flat in the end. Strong inflows from FIIs and supportive global cues lead the positive start, followed by the buying in rate sensitive sectors. But, investors preferred to book some profit ahead of March month derivative expiry. Yesterday, Nifty has crossed another psychological mark of 6600 and almost on the verge of testing immediate hurdle around 6650 so it’s better for the traders to lighten up positions. Also, it would help in tackling the volatility, which is expected to be on the higher side in the next session, due to F&O expiry” — Jayant Manglik, President-retail distribution, Religare Securities

“The benchmark indices closed in the green once again with the Nifty closing above the 6600 mark. Continued optimism on the outcome of the general elections and supportive global markets kept sentiments positive. The export oriented sectors were the under-performers as the rupee continued its upward march towards the 60 / USD mark. The important events to watch out for will be the RBI meeting on April 1 and the quarterly results, which will follow the RBI meet. With F&O expiry tomorrow, markets may be volatile.” — Dipen Shah, Head- Private Client Group Research, Kotak Securities

Currency View "Along with strong fund inflows, positive set of economic data in the current environment, the shrinking current account deficit as well as, easing inflation have helped the rupee to perk up. The domestic unit looks all poised to strengthen further up to 59 mark against the dollar in near term, as foreign investors continue to pump in dollars to buy stocks and bonds, pinning hopes on the formation of a stable government after the forthcoming general elections." —Sugandha Sachdeva, AVP & Incharge - Currency Research, Religare Securities

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Prabhudas Lilladher calls a ‘Buy’ on Marico CMP: Rs. 206

Target Rs. 230

Karvy Stock Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Indoco Remedies CMP: Rs. 132

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Slowing Investments, Economic Policy Uncertainty Hurting India, Says IMF

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Sensex, Nifty at new highs Gold extends losses on firm rupee UAE, India finalising investment protection pact Gulf Oil to pay interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share Cigna TTK Health Insurance launches ProHealth UAE Exchange handles $7.18 bn remittances in 2013 BlackBerry replenishes Z10 stock in India Rupee closes at 60.14 per dollar EC to take a view on new bank licences on March 31.

But, the International Monetary Fund believes that, if cleared projects are implemented and remaining uncertainties and bottlenecks are removed, investment activity is likely to pick up, paving the way for revitalizing robust and inclusive economic growth in India By Rahul Anand and Volodymyr Tulin

ndia, after witnessing spectacular growth averaging above 9 percent over the past decade, has started to slow in the last few years. The slump in infrastructure and corporate investment has been the single biggest contributor to India’s recent growth slowdown, says a just released IMF report India, after witnessing spectacular growth averaging above 9 percent over the past decade, has started to slow in the last few years. The slump in infrastructure and corporate investment has been the single biggest contributor to India’s recent growth slowdown. India’s investment growth, averaging above 12 percent during the last decade fell to less than one percent in the last two years. What is especially worrisome is that more and more investment projects are getting delayed and shelved, while the pipeline of new projects has become exceptionally thin. This slowdown has sparked an intense public debate about its causes. Some commentators, including representatives of the business community, argue that high interest rates, which raise financing costs, are the major culprit, dampening investment. Others maintain that interest rates are only partly responsible for the current weak levels of investment, suggesting that a host of other factors, particularly on the supply side, are at play. The authors say “their new Working Paper seeks to shed some light on the reasons behind this investment malaise. Using a novel index of economic policy uncertainty—an innovation in our analysis—we find that heightened uncertainty regarding the future course of broader economic policies and deteriorating business confidence have played a significant role in the recent investment slowdown.”

be of supply-side nature. The following key factors stand out as possible contributors to the recent investment slowdown: Rising policy uncertainty. In particular, high profile tax policy decisions announced in the 2012/13 Budget reduced foreign investors’ interest in India, while the increasing difficulty of obtaining land use and environmental permits raised regulatory uncertainty for infrastructure and other large-scale projects. Delayed project approvals and implementation. As a reaction to high-profile governance scandals, project approvals, clearances, and implementation slowed sharply. Supply bottlenecks are particularly pronounced in miningand power, with attendant consequences for the broader economy, especially manufacturing.

Quantifying the impact of policy uncertainty IMF pins down the impact of economic policy and regulatory uncertainty? “We rely on a novel measure of policy-related economic uncerDisentangling the investment tainty for India developed and conslowdown structed by several Stanford How much of the investment slow- University economists. The applicadown can be attributed to higher in- tion of this index provides an imterest rates? “We analyzed the portant advancement in connection between interest rates quantifying policy uncertainty,” say and the investment slowdown, the authors. based on a simple investment The overall Economic Policy Unmodel that takes into account de- certainty (EPU) measure combines mand and business confidence in- two types of underlying informadicators, as well as the financing tion (see chart). The first compocost of investments.” nent quantifies newspaper Some striking findings: Real in- coverage of economic policy uncerterest rates account for only one tainty, including regulatory, fiscal quarter of the explained investment and monetary policies uncertainslowdown. Further, macroeco- ties. The second component comnomic and financial variables (in- bines measures of disagreement terest rates, external demand, among major economic forecasters relative prices, global financial mar- regarding key macroeconomic variket volatility etc) alone cannot fully ables, namely near-term inflation explain the weakness in investment. and the federal government budget So what are the other determi- deficit. nants of the recent investment After controlling for economic slowdown? Several causes of policy uncertainty, our results show weaker investment activity seem to that that financing costs do not ap-

pear to be a critical factor in explaining the decline in new investments. Heightened uncertainty and deteriorating business confidence have played a key role in the decline in new investments and postponement and cancellation of others. In other words, these results confirm what is perhaps intuitively obvious—clarity in terms of future policy is critical for a pick up in investment and to ensuring that projects underway are completed. Further, the current level of economic policy uncertainty exceeds its post-Lehman highs, suggesting that uncertainty is primarily driven by India’s domestic policy challenges, and not by global uncertainty factors such as the withdrawal of unconventional monetary policy in advanced market economies. Policies to revive investment What does this mean for policy? The IMF’s 2014 annual review on India suggests that continued progress on key structural reforms, including power sector reforms, easing labor restrictions, and enhancing health and education outcomes would help improve the business climate and domestic investment. The Indian authorities have taken a number of steps over the last year to address structural issues, including passage of some long-awaited legislative measures. Most importantly, the Government of India has set up a Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) as well as a Project Monitoring Group (PMG), to fast track stalled large-scale investment projects. The fact that the CCI has cleared investment projects worth about 5 percent of GDP since its inception in January 2013 is an encouraging development. As cleared projects are implemented and remaining uncertainties and bottlenecks are removed, investment activity is likely to pick up, paving the way for revitalizing robust and inclusive economic growth in India.

Lower CAD Limits India’s Exposure To Global Shocks By A Business Reporter

all in high Current Account Deficit (CAD) limits India's vulnerability to global financial market volatility although elevated inflation still poses risks, says rating agency Moody's. Moody's assigns 'Baa3' rating on India, with a stable outlook. "With India, signs of a decline in its high CAD as a percentage of GDP and the make up of the government's debt profile limit the extent of sovereign exposure to global financial market volatility. But continued higher inflation poses risks," Moody's Investors Service said in a report. Wholesale price-based inflation stood at a nine-month low of 4.68, while retail inflation slowed to a 25-month low of 8.1 in February. Rising exports and moderation in gold imports have pulled down CAD sharply to USD 4.2 billion, or 0.9% of GDP, in December quarter of 2013-14. It narrowed to USD 31.1 billion (2.3% of GDP) in April-December

2013, from USD 69.8 billion (5.2% of GDP) in April-December of 2012. The CAD, which reflects difference between inflow and outflow of foreign currency, had touched a record-high of USD 88.2 billion, or 4.8% of GDP, in 2012-13. In the context of Asia, the report said the recent financial market volatility and pressure on emerging market currencies have underscored the potential vulnerability these markets face during an extended period of uncertainty. "Those with external imbalances, a reliance on external funding, and weak policy frameworks will remain vulnerable to sentiment changes, capital flow adjustments, or disorderly market reactions," it said. The key indicators of external vulnerability include a large CAD, low foreign exchange reserves, large government gross borrowing, and high foreign currency denominated debt as a proportion of total general government debt, the report added.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Godrej Properties Adds A New Residential Project In Pune

Godrej Properties , the real estate development arm of the Godrej Group, has entered into a partnership to develop a residential project in Mundhwa, Keshavnagar, Pune. The project, spread over 43 acres, will offer approximately 260,000 sq. meters (2.8 million sq. ft.) of saleable area and will be developed as a premium residential development comprising 1, 2, 3, and 4 BHK apartments. Like most Godrej Properties' projects, this is a joint venture project, with GPL getting 35% of the profits from the project.

Oberoi Realty Gets Tata Steels Borivali Land

Oberoi Realty Limited, headquartered in Mumbai has been declared as the highest bidder at the auction of about 25 acres of land parcel owned by Tata Steel Limited and located on the Western Express Highway in Borivali (E), a western suburb in Mumbai. Oberoi Realty had bid for the property at Rs 1,155 crore and is awaiting a detailed communication for the next steps in the process. The sale will be concluded after receipt of the requisite approvals.

Meet Tomorrow To Grant Tax Exemption To PF Trusts

In a bid to protect tax benefits for subscribers of about 180 private provident fund trusts, retirement fund body EPFO has called a meeting of an empowered committee this Friday to grant them regular tax exemption. The meeting has been called as the Finance Minister P Chidambaram did not extend a March 31 deadline for the trusts to get regular tax exemption through the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

Amalgamation Of Direct & Indirect Tax Dept?

The Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC), set up by the Finance Ministry to suggest measures to prevent economic offences among other things, will soon look into amalgamation of Direct Tax and Indirect Tax Departments. "In business practices, companies pay corporate income tax, companies also pay Value Added Tax (VAT) or GST. If we amalgamate Direct Tax and Indirect Tax Departments, it would be so much easier for companies to file returns and so on. We in commission (TARC) are going to look into the issue," TARC Chairman and Advisor to Finance Minister Parthasarathi Shome yesterday said at an event organised by industry body ASSOCHAM.

BofA-ML Says Growth Depends On Global Cycle

Leading American brokerage Bank of America-Merrill Lynch yesterday cautioned against excessive fear of the poll outcome as in 2004 and the overenthusiasm of 2009, saying the market should look more at the global economic cycle and its impact on growth than who takes charge at the Raisina Hill after the hustings. "We can only emphasise that the global economic cycle drives growth far more than who rules in New Delhi. It is for this reason we caution against extreme euphoria ala 2009 or utter despair ala 2004 on May 16," a BofA-ML report said. — Business Desk with inputs from PTI

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In tonight’s episode we will see that Paro manages to enter the haveli in disguise with Aman’s help to nurse Dilsher and clarify her innocence to Rudra. On the flipside, Mohini pays Devyani and warns her to keep the secret about the fore intact. Rudra leaves the room to Paro (in disguise) telling her she can sleep on the cot in the same room. Paro understands and nods. Now alone with Dilsher, she shuts the door and removes her ghoonghat. She sits by his side looking at him. Later, Rudra walks back as he realizes he has left his cell phone next to his father. Paro is speaking to Dilsher about how he can’t believe that she can do something like this when the door suddenly bursts open. Colors, 9.30 p.m.

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The adults are Vegas-bound when Jay hooks them up with Excelsior Level hotel accommodations courtesy of one of his big clients, but after learning there’s an even higher level, Jay becomes obsessed with upgrading. Meanwhile, everyone’s sneaking around when Claire secretly hits the tables to win back money she lost years ago. Star Worl d, 8.30 p.m.

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Nikhil is angry that Laajo has moved on, but he cannot stop thinking about her. On the other hand, Laajo decides that she has to forget Nikhil and concentrate on the life ahead. Will Nikhil ever get over Laajo? Life Ok , 7.30 p.m.

PLANET WILD

Sweden’s vast northern wilderness is home to Europe’s largest land mammals and predators. Reindeer and European elk endure the onslaught of wolves and brown bears. Short summers see an explosion of young, racing to fatten up before the harsh winter returns. An imal Planet, 10.30 p.m.

SEVEN WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Travel from the Sun to the far-out reaches of Neptune as spectacular series SEVEN WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM explores the very latest breath-taking images sent directly from space. Combing dramatic CGI with the very latest scientific information beamed back from the fleet of probes, rovers and tel-

FIREWALL

Rangrasiya, Colors, 9.30 p.m.

escopes currently in orbit, delve into an alien world where giant ice fountains rise to over 100km and immense volcanoes capable of ripping a planet apart dominate the landscape. This imagery will be the launch pad for a stunning journey to the planets and moons beyond our world, finding the biggest, most bizarre and most powerful natural phenomena. Discover y, 8 p.m .

THE GADGET SHOW

THE GADGET SHOW on Discovery Science reviews all the latest and future technology to give the viewers an insight into tomorrow’s gadgets today. Follow the Gadget Show team of experts as they test a variety of consumer products in its own unique style, making them entertaining and accessible to the viewer. Discover y Science, 11 p.m.

MAHABHARAT

Despite Vidur’s advice & everybody refusing the invitation.. Yudhishtir accepts the invitation. Pandavas arrive at Hastinapur to a false welcome. Sahdev gets bad intuitions as soon as they enter the dyut sabha, Arjun Convinces him saying Bheeshm will never let any bad happening to them. Bheeshma is worried, he doubts Shakuni’s evil mind will keep quiet and decides to speak to Duryodhan. Duryodhan looks at Draupadi entering the sabha, and reveals his evil plan to disrobe her, Shakuni & Dusshasan shocked. Star Plu s, 8.30 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

With his family held for ransom, the head security executive for a global bank is commanded to loot his own business for millions in order to ensure his wife and children’s safety. He then faces the demanding task of thwarting the kidnapper’s grand scheme, which makes him look guilty of embezzlement. HBO, 9 p.m.

THE GRUDGE 3

In Chicago, the boy Jake is interned in a mental institution and his therapist Dr. Sullivan does not believe that he is haunted by the ghost of the boy Toshio. When Jake is killed in his cell with all his bones broken, Dr. Sullivan decides to investigate further with open-mind. Meanwhile, Lisa, who is the sister of the super Max of Jake’s building, steals the key of apartment 305 to have sex with her boyfriend Andy. When she realizes that the spot is a crime scene, she immediately returns to her apartment, where she lives with Max and their sister Rose. In the meantime, the Japanese Naoko decides to travel from Tokyo to Chicago to stop the curse of her sister Kayako. She meets Lisa and tells that she needs hers and Rose’s help her to stop the fiend of her sister, but Lisa does not accept the offer. Zee Studi o, 8.45 p.m.

THE EXPENDABLES

Barney Ross leads the “Expendables”, a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road and loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the merciless dictator of a small South American island, Barney and Lee head to the remote locale to scout out their opposition. Once there, they meet with local rebel Sandra and discover the true nature of the conflict engulfing the city. When they escape the island and Sandra stays behind, Ross must choose to either walk away and save his own life - or attempt a suicidal rescue mission that might just save his soul. Pix, 9 p.m.

MURDER

Living in Bangkok with her husband Sudhir and the child from his first marriage to her sister, Simran feels isolated in a foreign land and ignored by her husband. A chance meeting with an old flame leads to a renewed and passionate affair until she starts to realise how badly she could be damaging her marriage. Sudhir has indeed become suspicious and hired a private detective

Firewall, HBO, 9 p.m.

who gives him compelling evidence of his wife’s deceit. Sudhir sets out to confront his rival. B4U, 9 p.m.

SABSE BADHKAR HUM

The movie starts in the late 1980s when a group of friends celebrate their farewell party. They promise each other to keep in touch. Among them are Hanumantha Rao (Tamil actor PrabhuGanesan), who has a son named Prabha, and Vishwanath (Ahuthi Prasad) who has daughter Nandini. To reach their professional goals, Vishwanath and his daughter travel to Switzerland, while Hanumantha Rao becomes a criminal lawyer and settles in India. Thus, Prabha and Nandini get separated in their childhood. Years later, these old friends call for a reunion where a grown-up Prabha (Prabhas) is eager to see his love Nandini but it turns out that she doesn’t love him at all. Max, 9 p.m.

ISHQ

Rai and Harbanslal are two wealthy business magnates who despise the poor. Thus, they decide their children, Ajay and Madhu , will marry wealthy spouses. They try to break their children’s friendship with Raja and Kajal, who are both poor. They fix up Ajay’s marriage with Madhu and send Ajay to meet Madhu. As fate would have it, Ajay falls in love with Kajal instead and Raja and Madhu fall in love. This angers the two men, and they try to bribe Raja and Kajal into leaving Madhu and Ajay. When this doesn’t work, they try to get Raja and Kajal killed. When the children realize what their fathers really did, they refuse to back down. Zee Cin em a, 8.30 p.m.

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Cameron Poe, who is a highly decorated United States Army Ranger came to his home of Alabama to his wife, Tricia. only to run into a few drunken regulars at where Tricia works. Cameron unknowingly kills one of the drunks and was sent to a federal penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter for seven years. Then, Cameron became eligible for parole and can now go home to his wife and daughter, Casey. Unfortunately, Cameron has to share a prison airplane with some of the most dangerous criminals in the country, who somehow took control of the plane and are now planning to escape the country with the plane. Cameron has to find a way to stop them while playing along. Meanwhile, United States Marshal Vincent Larkin is trying to help Cameron get free and stop the criminals including, Cyrus “The Virus” Grissom. Sta r Mov ies, 9 p.m.

RANGRASIYA

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Bollywood Diary Coffee Break

Crossword Cartoon ports S e t i webs Legal

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Afternoon Despatch & Courier

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon.. 3.00 Satyamev Jayate 4.30 Saraswatichandra 5.00 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera 5.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Ek Ghar Banaunga 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Nanad Ki Khushiyon Ki Chaabi..Meri Bhabhi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai…. 10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

STAR WORLD

Once Upon A Time The Killing New Girl Two and A Half Men Boston Legal The Killing Koffee with Karan New Girls Modern Family Boston Legal Arrow II The Killing

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 3.00 House of Cards 4.00 American Idol 5.00 Just for Laughs 6.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 7.00 House of Cards 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Cougar Town 9.00 American Idol 10.00 The Secret Life of the American Teenager 11.00 House of Cards P.M. 12.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

SONY TV

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

ZEE TV

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

9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Pavitra Rishta. Qubool Hai Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LISTING

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Best of Savdhaan India 2.30 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 3.00 Best of Savadhaan India 6.00 The Adventures of Hatim 7.00 Kaisa Yeh Iahq Hai-Ajab Sa Risk Hai 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo Ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.15 Tumhari Paakhi 10.05 Welcome 2: Baazi Mehmaan Nawaazi Ki 10.30 Savdhaan India

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Beti Hee

SAB TV

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Tu Tithe Mee 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya

Gustakh Dil, Life Ok, 7.30 p.m. P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00

7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

COLORS

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

SAHARA ONE

P.M 2.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti Hee Hai 2.30 Firangi Bahu 3.00 Jo Bole So Nihaal: Film. Sunny Deol, Shilpi Sharma 6.00 Rishton Ke Bhanwar Mein Jljhi Niyati 6.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 7.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti 7.30 Firangi Bahu 8.00 Haunted Nights: Kaun Hai Who? 8.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali 9.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi Toh Beti… 9.30 Rishton Ke Bhawar Mein Uljhi Niyati 10.00 Firangi Bahu 10.30 Jai Jai Jai Bajarangbali. 11.00 Aakhir Bahu Bhi toh

Taarak FIR Pritam Pyare Aur Woh Taarak Mehta Ka… Pritam Pyare Aur Woh Balal Veer Taarak Chidiya Ghar Jeanie Aur Juju Lapataganj-Ek Baar Phir FIR Taarak Mehta

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

WTR Extreme Animals Planet Wild Wildest Africa Bad Dog AP Safari Predation WTR Be The Creature Extreme Animals Planet Wild River Monsters

DISCOVERY

Earth Flight Man Vs Wild Revealed Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell 6.00 Mad Mike and Mark 7.00 Food Factory

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.35 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.55 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

News in Marathi Ayushaman Bhava Sukh Pahata Lochani Tiwalya Bawalya Kalpataru News in Marathi Amhi Karbharni Krishi Darshan Patla Tar Ghya Bollywood Calling Saraswatichandra Tarkash-E-Manto Pavitra Bandhan Dil Jo Kah Na Saka Grihdaah Tulsi More Angna Buniyaad

11.00 Rangoli 11.30 Natioal Programme of Dance: Kuchipudi by Sailaja

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 7.00 7.30 8.00

Samachar. News Sports News Campus News Samachar. News. Samachar Rajyon Se Samachar. Metro Scan Business Wrap Samachar News News Night

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 How It’s Made 3.00 Space Month 4.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 4.50 Dark Matters 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 The Gadget Show 7.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Space Month 10.00 Beat The Ancestors 11.00 The Gadget Show

Modern Family, Star World, 8.30 p.m.

Gharachi 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Asmita 4.30 Shri Va Sau Pakke Shejari 5.00 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 5.30 Honar Soon Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Tu Tithe Mee 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Asmita 10.00 Shri Va Sau Pakke Shejari 10.30 Julun Yeti Reshimgathi 11.00 Honar Soon Mee Hya Gharachi P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

7.30 American Digger 8.00 Seven Wonders of the Solar System 9.00 Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell 10.00 You Have Been Warned 11.00 Human Body: Pushing The Limits

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30

5.30 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Modern Marvels Ancient Aliens Baggage Battles Dynamo: Magician Impossible Ice Road Truckers Pawn Stars Counting Cars Modern Marvels Bionic Man Pawn Stars Baggage Battles Surviving Evil

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 11.00

Speed Kills Inside IPL Chef on the Road Man Hunt Street Genius Customs The Indestructibles Brain Games Street Genius Mega Factories Taboo

NAT. GEOGRAPHIC

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 1.30 3.00 6.10 7.00

Cricket Extra ICc World T20 14 Cricket Extra ICC World T20 2014: Eng vs SL 10.00 Cricket Extra 10.45 Cricket Filler 11.00 Star Power

TEN CRICKET

Kuchipudi by Sailaja, DDI, 11.30 p.m. 8.15 8.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Samachar News Night Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.00 Pak Tour of WI 13 highlights 4.00 India Tour of SA 13 highlights 6.00 Cricket Classics 7.00 ICC Cricket 360 7.30 Eng Tour of WI 14 highlights 8.30 India Tour of SA 13 highlights 11.30 Great Centuries

Prizes

Astro Forecast

Nation E Paper

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M. 12.00 2.00 4.30 7.00 9.00 11.30 A.M 8.00 10.30

STARMOVIES

The Fast and The Furious One Fine Day Chinese Zodiac You Don’t Mess with Zohan Con Air Mr Bean’s Holiday The Host Con Air

HBO

P.M. 12.05 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 2.50 Priest 4.25 10,000 BC 6.35 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 9.00 Firewall 11.05 Faster A.M. 9.25 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 11.35 Faster P.M. 1.00 3.10 5.00 6.35 8.45 10.30 A.M. 10.45 P.M. 2.35 4.45 6.35 9.00 11.10 A.M. 9.00 11.45

ZEE STUDIO

The Village Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot The Haunted Mansion The Frighteners The Grudge 3 John Carter The Grudge 3

PIX

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

STAR GOLD

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroaches The Regular Show Oggy Olly La Lu Li Arnab Aur Jadui Locket Ben 10 Alien Force Beyblade Metal Fury Tom and Jerry Show Ben 10 Tom and Jerry Kids Show Roll No 21 Steven’s Universe

POGO

P.M. 12.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon 4.00 Mr Bean 5.00 Chhota Bheem Aur Krishna vs Zimbara 6.00 Kid Krrish 7.30 Krishna Aur Balram: Dusht Rakshas Special 9.00 Mr Bean 9.30 Chatur Chetan 10.00 Takeshi’s Castle 11.00 Mad A.M. 8.00 Thomas and Friends 8.30 Chatur Chetan 9.00 Chhota Bheem

The Expendables, Pix, 9 p.m.

MAX

Police Wala Dabang Aashiqui: Aditya Rao Kapoor Sabse Badhkar Hum

ZEE CINEMA

Chaalbaaz: Sunny Deol Kurat Ka Kanoon: Jackie Shroff Ishq: Ajay Devgan Khiladi: Akshay Kumar

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Pyaar Ka Rishta: Prabhu Deva 5.30 Do Shikaari: Vinod Khanna 9.00 Zameer-The Fire Within: Ajay Devgan A.M. 9.30 Divorce: Girish Karnad

FILMY

P.M. 12.00 Main Hoon Yoddha: Darshan 3.00 Dil Ne Jisse Apna Kaha: Salman Khan 6.00 Rangeela: Aamir Khan 9.00 Raaj Tilak: Raj Kumar A.M. 9.00 Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya: Rakesh Bapat

B4U

P.M. 2.10 Prem SShakti: Govinda 5.30 Ek Se Bure Do: Arshad Warsi 9.00 Murder: Emraan Hashmi A.M. 16 Dec: Milind Soman 11.00 Jab We Met Shahid Kapoor

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CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.30 8.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

Shutter Island Species 3

Main Hoon Vinashak: Arjun, Pooja Gandh 10.30 Band Baja Baraat: Ranveer Singh P.M. 2.15 5.30 8.30 A.M. 11.30

7.00 Taani: Ketaki M 9.30 Balache Baap Brahmachari: Laxmikant Berde

Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle Hisss Drunken Master The Expendables The Expendables 2

P.M. 2.40 Phir Ek Most Wanted 5.05 Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or By Crook 8.00 Jolly LLB 10.40 Jeene Nahi Doonga A.M. 8.20 Gardish 11.40 Dilwale

STAR SPORTS4

P.M. 1.00 Liga Bbva 13/14 5.00 Barclays Premier League 7.00 Liga Bbva 13/14 highlights 7.30 Premier League World 8.00 Inside Grand Prix 8.30 Superstar BPL highlights 9.00 Premier League Review 10.00 The Football Review 10.30 Football Today

Quotes

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 De Dhakka: Makrand Anaspure 4.30 Jatra: Bharat Jadhav

Murder, B4U, 9 p.m.

9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 A.M. 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.30 11.00 P.M. 1.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.30 10.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Mr Bean Obachama Kun Mr Bean Chhota Bheem

DISNEY CHANNEL

Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Art Attack Doraemon Gravity Falls Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Vicky Aur Veetal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Shite Life of Karan and Kabir Best of Luck Nikki Suite Life of Karan and Kabir Doraemon Jake & Never Land Pirates Doraemon Sofia The First Doraemon

DISNEY XD

American Dragon : Jake Long Motorcity Phineas and Ferb Ultimate: Spider Man Kiteretsu Big Bad Beetleborgs Telebrands Space Goofs Rekkit Rabbit Space Goofs American Dragon Jake Long Phineas and Ferb Super Robot Kick Buttowski

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Vineet enters ‘Lapataganj’ as a Dabangg cop

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TV TATTLE Star talk

The next episode of 'The Front Row' with Anupama Chopra will see Shilpa Shetty Kundra. A popular actress, reality-show judge, entrepreneur and producer -Shilpa Shetty Kundra has juggled with many roles over the course of her career. This multi-tasking diva talks to Anupama Chopra about her journey so far, the challenges she faced and how motherhood has impacted her career, this Friday. Tune in to The Front Row with Anupama Chopra for a peek into the life of Shilpa Shetty Kundra on March 28, Friday at 8.30 pm on Star World.

‘Lapataganj’ is a lively TV series on SAB TV which depicts daily life happenings in a small village and the families that inhabit it. In a small town like Laapataganj, wherein people are enjoying their daily lives sprinkled New entry Ankit Modgill, popularly known as with sweet moments of laughter Amreek Singh in Bani – Ishq Da Kalma, is going to make an entry in and happiness, there will be a Sphereorigins’ production, ‘Iss dhamaakedaar entry of a new Pyyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Bar Phir’, as Siddharth. His entry will be character in a desi avatar. shown in today's episode. Siddharth is a struggling journalist Vineet Raina aka Bajrang who loves to write articles and blogs. He is an extrovert with a positive, fun Bajpai is the latest addition loving nature who believes in living in the present. Siddharth’s track will revolve around Jyoti’s track. Keep Watching to the show which will add a 'Iss Pyyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..Ek Bar Phir' only on Star Plus at 6 pm. burst of energy to the Touching episode of ‘Traffic’ show. Sandeep The fifth episode of 'Traffic' by MTV and MTV Exit presented by Anurag Kashyap shows the story of a 10 year old girl, Saloni, who was brought from Jharkhand to Hattangadi spoke to work as a domestic help with the promise of a good life and education. However, her employer never lived up to the promise forcing her to live a life of abuse and Vineet about his new house arrest. show. Jaccky Bhagnani's cameo

Sony Entertainment Television’s 'Ekk Nayi Pehchaan', is a show which strongly supports women empowerment. Sharda the lead protagonist will be seen fighting against the exploitation of women and in this fight she will be accompanied by no other than the handsome hunk, Jackky Bhagnani who will be seen promoting his film Youngistaan, where he essays the role of a young politician. The special sequence will have Sharda coming to the rescue of a young girl who gets molested by a gang of ruthless men. In the run to save the girl, Sharda will get attacked by the group of hooligans. But at the nick of time Jackky will arrive to save Sharda and will applaud her for the courage shown. Jackky says, “It was a great experience working with Poonamji”.

AIR CRASH MYSTERIES

Looking back at Dowry

In the upcoming episode 'Change Aayega, Hum Laayenge', a new show on Bindass will addresses one of the oldest issues which exist in our society –Dowry. The show will put some light on how families end up putting everything at stake in order to fulfill the unrealistic demands of their daughter’s to-be-in laws. Through a clever satire and a real time social experiment, the show will bring to the fore the reaction of the youth to this matter. To find out the reaction of the youth present, tune into 'Change Aayega, Hum Laayenge' this Friday, at 6.30 pm

By A Staff Reporter

uckle up, grip your armrests and pray it never happens to you, as this week, National Geographic Channel (NGC) helps you unravel the secrets behind gripping tales from aviation in a special series titled ‘Air Crash Mysteries,’ everyday from Friday, March 28 onwards at 11 pm. Highlighting some of the world’s most shocking air crash mysteries, each episode will look at investigating different possible reasons that may have led to the tragedy. The series narrates real-life air crash events possibly caused due to mid-air gunfire, hijack, cabin decompression, missing black boxes, etc. Mysteries around plane crashes and neardisasters from around the globe are analyzed in meticulous detail, providing a look into what went wrong and if they could have been prevented. Some of these stories, like the unfortunate crash of Air France’s Flight 447, have helped change aviation safety and brought about some of the most important standard regulations that we know of today.

What made you accept a show like ‘Lapataganj’? This is the first time I have got the opportunity to be a part of a successful show like Lapataganj which shows different characters in situations which can be compared to real life. In contrast to other characters in the show, I will be playing a Dabangg cop who exaggerates everything from his expressions to stories. I'll be a typical action loving cop with a streak of filmy romance in his mannerisms. It’s a larger than life character which brings zeal to the different scenarios that it is a part of. It should suffice to say that my character will add a tadka to a wellcooked daal. There is another twist to this character which will be revealed as the show progresses.

How is it like shooting for the show? It’s great to shoot with the ensemble cast. The fact that the producers have constructed a special set for my entry speaks volumes about the importance of my character. Also this is the first sit-com which is shot outdoors as well as indoors and that makes this a unique show.

How did you prepare for your character of a cop? I didn’t prepare as such but yes, I have played negative roles previously in shows like ‘Maayka’, But this was a first cop role for me. Are you open to reality shows? Yes, but it should be something adventurous like Fear Factor or Big Boss.

What kind of shows do you like to watch? I prefer to watch adventure shows on channels like National Geographic or Bindaas. What about films? I have a thriller coming up titled ‘No Exit’ which is in post-production.

We wish Vineet good luck for his new role!

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COFFEEBREAK

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 729

ENIGMA CODE 729

ACROSS: 1 If I get married after last month, that will make a reduction (8) 5 Beast of a sailor taking nearly everything (6) 8 They illustrate the sources of light (10) 9 Mouth starts in talkative roles as predicted, one such role suffering setback (4) 10 Big break between life and death (3,5,6) 11 Reveal that the prima donna curtailed her topless paunch, for example (7) 13 Penalties finding direction with a delicate touch (7) 15 A dog, can, when off the lead (3,4) 18 Unusual line Labour Party's taken about Democrat, doing U-turn (7) 21 Just twice is correct (5,3,6) 22 Concede victory in Europe to a US soldier (4) 23 What Turner took to represent a burnt ship? (5-5) 24 New arrivals, we hear, on board (6) 25 Frank Sinatra, according to unhappy observers (4,4)

DOWN: 1 Enlarged on being laid out be an Edwardian (7) 2 M.P. with a brand of cigarette, burnt holiday vehicle (6,3) 3 No breeding displayed in public among relatively rich people (7) 4 Confused about Her Majesty and crate being left on the patio (7) 5 Only if it's, that's to say, five hundred can it be considered right (9) 6 To eat lick, in an oddly feline way (7) 7 A film that gets adults wildly amused ! (7) 12 Animals such as gorillas eat fruit outside (5,4)

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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: Emissary or envoy

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SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE PROTON, PRONTO, TROPPO, TORPOR, PONTON, PHOTON, HOTPOT

14 All that obligatory heavy footwork can be taxing (5,4) 16 Exalt and highly commend after university opens (7) 17 Men held by strange gift of imagination perhaps (7)

18 Clamour to get into the test, which is possibly the first (7) 19 Bad rule maybe but not easy to break (7) 20 For a pound, search about in the trees (7)

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Disruption, 6 Stet, 9 Principles, 10 Jape, 12 Cattle dealer, 15 Heavier, 16 Set upon, 17 Pitfall, 19 Concede, 20 Rambling rose, 23 Girl, 24 Luminaries, 25 Trap, 26 Plasterers. DOWN: 1 Dips, 2 Soil, 3 Uncharitable, 4 Tapster, 5 Openers, 7 Tea-clipper, 8 The Brontes, 11 Rest one's case, 13 Shipwright, 14 Santa Maria, 18 Lingual, 19 Carries, 21 Give, 22 As is.

QUICK CROSS 729

ACROSS: 1. ... Theta, ___, Kappa ... 5. To _ ___ and a bone and .... (1,3) 6. African republic 8. Russian prison camp 10. Bristly 12. Beget 13. Aching

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MATH PYRAMID 729 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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Author Fleming 2. First (Abbr.) 3. Lisbon's river 4. Everlasting 7. 3:1, e.g. 9. Keaton's 'Mr. Mom' co-star 11. Enter the Dragon, star

HIDATO 729

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

MATHDOKU 729

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

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Moon in Capricorn till 7.53 p.m. Papmochini Ekadashi Shravan Makar (Capricorn) J.Kh. Light Blue 2

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will improve your financial position significantly during the next twelve months. The employed will get an opportunity to set-up an independent business that will flourish. If you wish to travel overseas, or emigrate, you will set out on your journey soon. Your love life is on an upward swing. If single you will get to know an interesting person. BABIES BORN TODAY: Healthy, medium height, good-looking and long lived. Intelligent, caring, will always speak up for the not so fortunate. Will make a good advisor and has the ability to adapt to any circumstance and make the best of it. Will have a good family life and enjoy success. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Be prepared for any emergency at work. You may just have to make sudden plans for travel out of town, though briefly. There may also be additional responsibilities, which you may not be in a position to shoulder right now. Make your position clear rather than suffer and offend someone close.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You could be running behind schedule in a certain assignment. In your anxiety to get things done in a hurry you could end up over looking some important details. Your plans to make up for lost time at home could also run into some rough weather because of the attitude of a family member. Try not to be overly sensitive with loved ones but look on the positive side of all that you have. Perhaps you are taking a lot for granted.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Uncertainties regarding the future could be upsetting at times. Do not try to seek answers for you may not be very happy with the answers. If you have been having problems in a personal relationship, you may seriously consider a period of separation. Seek proper help or advice.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): While you will put in enough efforts, the task undertaken is not likely to be completed. You may have to wait a little longer for its satisfactory completion. Any move involving estate or legal matters should be undertaken with care and caution. New decisions can wait until you are more confident of yourself.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will have to take some pragmatic decisions about your future. No doubt you are ready for the eminent change but do take your loved ones in to confidence about your plans. You will find a solution which everybody is comfortable with.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You may have to contend with a sudden problem without any warning. Try not to wallow in self pity. You will be of course well rewarded for your arduous efforts at work. In matters of the heart you will have to take the first step towards making amends.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): It is a good day for financial matters. Certain favorable developments will bring in an opportunity to make sudden profit. Personal life remains tense due to your own irritable nature due to your lack of attention and sensitivity towards your beloved or mate.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): A profitable day is indicated. You need to put in all efforts to remain ahead in your work and business. You will benefit by working in co-operation with others. At times you may feel partners are not doing enough in terms of money and efforts put in. Avoid changes right now. Love life is happy and gratifying.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You seem to be in no mood to work today. A break from your regular routine should help to lift your spirits. Some of you are likely to drive out of town to a nearby resort in the company of your family or your beloved. Try to leave all your cares and worries behind and enjoy yourself.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You are all charged up about work and rearing to go but certain delays are going to get the better of you and your efforts today. Avoid arguments at all costs as it could harm your image and hurt your conscience. Devote time to creative hobby in the evening to unwind.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You may get a few offers, which can help career goals. It can lead to major changes in your life. Weigh the pros and cons carefully before taking a final decision as it may mean a change of routine affecting family life. There will be regular travel which keeps you on the move.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Your monetary position will be strengthened. Travel for a long distance journey is likely or there could be some favorable news from overseas. Several barriers in an association will be overcome and this will lead to trust and better understanding of each other. Look forward to a quiet evening with your beloved just enjoying the good things of life together.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 4927 ACROSS: 1 Fast electronic music (6) 7 Pertaining to numbers? (8) 8 Dancer type? (2-2) 10 Bay in N Egypt (6) 11 Fall; to overturn (6) 14 Driving compartment (3) 16 Rob (5) 17 Bishen Bedi for one, Milkha Singh for another? (4) 19 Loose coverings for the head (5) 21 With clenched ___ : in a very determined manner? (5) 22 They are flown by boys (5) 23 Struck, old-style (4) 26 Cove or bay (5) 28 Ms. Farrow of Hollywood (3) 29 Fixed amounts of work (6) 30 A small rowboat (6) 31 Kill _ _ killed (4) 32 Ambitious (8) 33 One who enjoys inflicting pain (6)

DOWN: 1 Adds up or amounts to (6) 2 Water pipe used by old-fashioned smokers in our country (6) 3 _ _ about (lawyer's phrase) (4) 4 Puts in writing or in other permanent form (7) 5 Florida seaport (5) 6 Melville title (5) 8 Oozy dirt (4) 9 Castrated male cat - "big" anagram? (3) 12 Footlike organ (3) 13 Roman 58 (5) 15 Prescribed amounts (5) 18 Quitter's comment (1,4) 19 Smite, blow or stroke (3) 20 Officers Training School, acronym (3) 21 Skilled workers in a factory or a workshop? (7) 22 To understand, in Scotland (3)

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SUDOKU 2113 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: W equals T

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

23 Sailor of the Arabian Nights (6) 24 Wizard (4) 25 Trial (6) 26 Religion of the Koran (5)

27 Speaks with impediment (5) 28 Russian space station (3) 30 Rain cats and ___ :pour down real hard? (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Manoj, 6 Ratra, 9 Caramel, 10 Party, 11 Alive, 12 Teddy, 13 Testban, 15 Bem, 17 Vats, 18 Decode, 19 Decor, 20 Earner, 22 Rise, 24 Tom, 25 Revises, 26 Piped, 27 Strum, 28 Chute, 29 Mandate, 30 Usual, 31 Oriya. DOWN: 2 Azalea, 3 Octets, 4 Jay, 5 Haven, 6 Readier, 7 Ally, 8 Revved, 12 Taper, 13 Tv set, 14 Storm, 15 Boris, 16 Medes, 18 Domed, 19 Decimal, 21 Aortas, 22 Richer, 23 Sentry, 25 Rends, 26 Puma, 28 CTO.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 1932 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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S E L C B O T

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L S G P L S

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YESTERDAY’ S SOLUTION: Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right.

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 06 average; 07 good; 09 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: arch, cash, chain, chair, chant, char, chart, chat, chin, china, CHRISTIAN, crash, hair, hart, hint, inch, itch, ranch, rash, rich, shin, shirt, snatch, snitch, stanch, starch, tarnish, than, thin, trash.

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SRINIVASAN EXPLORING LEGAL OPTIONS

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HENNAI: Under-fire BCCI President N Srinivasan is exploring various legal options though he continued to remain mum on the Supreme Court observation that he should step down from his post for a fair probe into the IPL fixing scandal. The beleaguered Srinivasan, who underwent a cataract surgery, had a series of meeting with legal experts during the day though no official word as to what he plans to do has come out yet. His legal counsel P S Raman also met him at his residence but declined to speak on the issue. "He (Srinivasan) had a cataract operation in the other eye this morning. I have come to meet him because of that. It is only a courtesy call," Raman told reporters. When asked specifically whether Srinivasan was contemplating to step down in view of the Supreme Court observation, he refused to comment. It is learnt that 69-year-old BCCI supremo is exploring various legal options available to him. Srinivasan's continued silence has raised speculation that he may not resign immediately but may wait for the hearing to resume on Thursday before taking a final decision. Seeking a review is one of the options available to him. BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel, who was in the United Arab Emirates to attend Asian Cricket Council meeting and also oversee the arrangements for the upcoming Indian Premier League, has cut short his visit and is expected to reach the city Thursday morning. Patel is scheduled to meet Srinivasan soon after his arrival here to decide the future course of action. The court, which had yesterday asked BCCI chief as to why he was sticking to the chair, wanted Srinivasan to quit on his own. The court had said if Srinivasan will not quit, they will pass an order for his removal. After going through the contents of a report filed in a sealed cover by apex court-appointed probe panel into the scandal, a bench headed by Justice A K Patnaik said there are "very very serious" allegations made in the report and unless the BCCI President steps down, no fair probe can be conducted. Three of five BCCI Vice Presidents -- Shivlal Yadav, Ravi Sawant and Chitrak Mitra -- had put pressure on Srinivasan by saying that he should honour Supreme Court's observation but the Tamil Nadu strong man stuck to his guns. BCCI's new election rules will come into effect in September this year when the principal officebearers and vice-presidents elected at AGMs from 2014 shall hold the office for a period of three years.

Clause 15 (v) of BCCI’s Rules and Regulations will apply if Srinivasan resigns. The clause reads: "ln case of vacancy occurring in the office of President by reason of death or by him being adjudged insolvent or by him being convicted in a criminal case by a competent Court or by resignation or otherwise, the Hony. Secretary shall within 15 days convene a Special General Body Meeting to elect the President who shall be nominated by at least one full member from the zone which proposed the name of the President whose term was cut short prematurely. Such person who is so elected shall hold office till the next elections."

which proposed the name of the President whose term was cut short prematurely. Such person who is so elected shall hold office till the next elections." Since Srinivasan hails from South, it means that South Zone will have the right to nominate an eligible candidate. Shivlal Yadav, who is the vice-president from South Zone will have a good chance to become the president in such a scenario. Srinivasan had stepped aside in June 2013 after his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan's name cropped up in the fixing scandal, which had to led to ban on paceman S Sreesanth and his two other Rajasthan Royals colleagues. In his absence, former BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya Clause 15 (v) of BCCI’s Rules and Regulations discharged the duties of the President. will apply if Srinivasan resigns. The clause reads: However, at the BCCI AGM in September 2013, "ln case of vacancy occurring in the office of Pres- Srinivasan was re-elected as President. Supreme ident by reason of death or by him being ad- Court had appointed a three-member probe judged insolvent or by him being convicted in a panel, led by retired judge Justice Mukul Mudgal criminal case by a competent Court or by resig- to investigate into the fixing saga. The Apex nation or otherwise, the Hony. Secretary shall court-appointed panel had replaced BCCI's own within 15 days convene a Special General Body two-man probe panel, which had exonerated Meeting to elect the President who shall be nom- Meiyappan of any wrongdoing and its verdict inated by at least one full member from the zone was challenged in the courts.

Shillingford can resume England face uphill task against Sri Lanka in WT20 today bowling but without HITTAGONG: Their campaign C opener against New Zealand doosra: ICC spoilt by rain, 2010 champions Eng-

DHAKA: West Indies' Shane Shillingford was allowed by the ICC to resume bowling in international after undergoing remedial work but the off-spinner has been barred from bowling his 'doosra' delivery. Shillingford was reported at the end of second day’s play in the Mumbai Test against India in November and was tested on November 29 last year at the UWA. All his delivery types were assessed as illegal and he was suspended from bowling in international cricket, and subsequently underwent remedial work to modify his action. ICC said that Shillingford's off-break and arm balls were re-tested at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth on March 4 and the elbow extension measured for each of his deliveries was within the 15degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Regulations for the Review of Bowlers Reported with Suspected Illegal Bowling Actions.

land face a difficult task of taming table-toppers Sri Lanka to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the ICC World Twenty20 here today. England were left ruing the weather after their effort of posting 172/6 went in vain and they lost by nine runs to New Zealand via Duckworth-Lewis method last Saturday. In fact, England players were left disappointed following the umpires' decision to keep the teams on the field even though lightning and thunder claps had started early in the fifth over during New Zealand's run chase at the ZACS Stadium. After the match, skipper Stuart Broad minced no words and his criticism of the umpires' decision prompted the ICC to fine 15 per cent of his match fee. However, all these are in the past now and England will have to put the disappointment behind and focus on a strategy to outwit Sri Lanka, who have been simply unstoppable in the tournament so far. Dinesh Chandimal's men notched up con-

Stuart Broad during practice on the eve of their match against Sri Lanka. vincing victories against the Netherlands and South Africa in their last two matches to sit at the top of the table with four points and they would look for an encore against England today. For England, the months leading up to the tournament have been marked by an embarrassing loss to Australia in the Ashes and Broad's men will have to play out of their skin to salvage any hope of a turnaround in their fortune in the tour-

nament. England, however, have reasons to feel confident as most of their top and middle-order batsmen clicked in the last match with Moeen Ali and Michael Lumb sharing a 72-run stand for the second wicket and Jos Buttler and Ravi Bopara too chipping in with cameos to power the team to 172 for six. However, their bowling has not been tested as they could bowl only five overs against New Zealand.

Nine Indians shuttlers reach second round of Malaysian GP Gold

JOHOR BAHRU (MALAYSIA): Nine Indian shuttlers, including Sourabh Varma and P C Thulasi, advanced to the second round of the men's and women's singles competitions in the USD 120,000 Malaysian Grand Prix Gold at Pasir Gudang. Eighth seed Sourabh Varma, who has clinched three titles -TATA Open, Austrian International Challenge and Iran Fajr International Challenge recently -prevailed over Hong Kong's Yan Kit Chan 21-12 21-17 in a 31minute match. The 21-year-old Sourabh, national champion in 2011, will next take on 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games bronze medallist compatriot Chetan Anand, who thrashed Indonesia's Kaesar Akbar 21-11 21-14 in another men's singles match. Sixth seed RMV Gurusaidutt defeated compatriot Gaurav Venkat 21-7 21-8 to set up a clash with Malaysian qualifier Seng Zoe Yeoh, while seventh seed H S Prannoy thrashed Malaysia's Jiann Shiarng Chiang 21-10 21-16 to meet Japan's Riichi Takeshita in the next round. Sai Praneeth, seeded 12th, beat Indonesia's Mahbub Thomi Azizan 21-16 21-11 in another men's singles match and will next take on local shuttler Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub. Young Aditya Prakash also produced a brilliant display to tame Indonesia's Andre Marteen 21-17 15-21 21-14. Veterans Anup Sridhar too reached the second round after notching up a 21-11 21-16 win over Indonesia's Dharma Alrie Guna in another match. He will take on Japan's Kazumasa Sakai, seedd ninth, in the next round. In women's singles, Thulasi and Tanvi Lad advanced to the second round after contrasting victories. While Thulasi had to toil hard before prevailing over Chinese Taipei's Yu Po Pai 16-21 21-16 21-17, Tanvi beat Indonesia's Dinar Dyah Ayustine 21-19 21-17 in another match. Thulasi and Tanvi will face off in the next round.

Sunday: Chance to get crore plus for Rs. 5!

SPORTS

By Timur

ne more historic mark will be made by the RWITC with a huge Superjackpot offer which might swell to as much as Rs. 1.5 crore. There is likely to be a huge crowd at the racecourse this weekend when there will be huge celebration of the anniversary. The celebrations include the huge Superjackpot of Rs. 75 lakh which is expected to swell to Rs. 1.5 crore. Other features include: “Famous photographer Raghu Rai’s photographs exclusively about the racecourse; An equestrian art show of 15 water colours by the

British artist Jeremy Houghton commis- 1883 -- where a swampy marshland was consioned for this event; A sitdown dinner on verted to green lounge. It is rare we get to celSaturday under an AC tent; Film on 130 year ebrate something special and a 130th anniversary is special indeed. Mahalakshmi racecourse is loved by the whole city and not 130th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION just racecourse. We have opened the doors to history; Entertainment featuring dance, the cty. We run the best racing, the best sponmusic and a special sufi performance by live sored races and also now high quality events band with the best of retro music. encompassing charity, wellness, open spaces And the unveiling of 130 year logo by and environment. We are on the way to make RWITC chairman Vivek Jain. About the cele- Mahalakshmi one of the most loved destinabration and the start of racing in Mumbai, the tions of the city”. chairman said, “Maharashtra racecourse And just for Rs. 5, you get a chance of getmoved from Byculla to its present location in ting Rs. one crore.

Chance for Amaya, High Expectation By Timur

here are ten races today and the first starts at 1.45 p.m.

CARD AND SELECTIONS

1. The V.R. Menon Plate - Division II (Class V) 1200 Metres 1.45 P.M. 1. Ember Lady 59 (25) P. Trevor 2. To The Moon 59 (25) B. Nikhil 3. Magic Vision 58 (23) A. Sandesh 4. Thunder Star 57.5 (22) S. Mosin 5. Polar Zone 56.5 (20) Dashrath Singh 6. Tykhe 56.5 (20) Shrikant Kamble 7. Taj E Shahi 56 (19) Neeraj Rawal 8. Amaya 54.5 (16) Altaf Sayyed 9. Midnight Lady 53 (13) S. G. Prasad Win: Amaya, Midnight Lady 2. The Ocean Breeze Plate 1600 Metres 2.15 P.M. 1. Lucky Charm 55 (--) Shrikant Kamble 2. Fatal Attraction 53.5 (--) A. Sandesh 3. Forgotten Voice 53.5 (--) P. Trevor 4. Mystical Sunrise 53.5 (--) Neeraj Rawal Win: Lucky Charm, Fatal Attraction

3. The V.R. Menon Plate - Division I (Class V) 1200 Metres 2.45 P.M. 1. Double Diamond 62.5 (21) B. Nikhil 2. Midnight Run 59 (26) A. Sandesh 3. Muntasir 59 (26) A. K. Pawar 4. Pamushana 59 (26) S. Zervan 5. Concorde 58.5 (25) P. Trevor 6. Jen's Glory 58.5 (25) Deep Shanker 7. Noble Express 58.5 (25) D. A. Naik 8. Sleuth 58 (24) Dashrath Singh 9. Kaldeno 55 (18) S. G. Prasad Win: Pamushana, Jen’s Glory 4. The Ramjet Plate (Class III) 1600 Metres 3.15 P.M. 1. Knight Of Ke 61.5 (65) Shammi Khan 2. Mighty King 56 (54) H. G. Rathod

3. Jewels Of The Hill 55.5 (53) Deep Shanker 4. Home Advantage 54 (50) Sandeep Jadhav 5. Desert Wings 53.5 (49) Satish Nayak 6. Glorious Opinion 51.5 (45) A. Sandesh Win: Home Advantage, Glorious Opinion 5. The Raza Ali Plate - Division II (Class IV) 1400 Metres 3.45 P.M. 1. Suntan Beauty 59 (35) B. Nikhil 2. Vasco Da Gama 58 (33) N. S. Parmar 3. Armel 55 (27) Hanumant Singh 4. Chasing Dreams 55 (27) Dashrath Singh 5. Sword Of Honour 55 (27) Kavraj Singh

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6. Zaan 55 (27) Shrikant Kamble 7. Wild Sea 54 (25) I. Pasha 8. Curiosity 53.5 (24) Sandeep Jadhav 9. Padmakosa 53.5 (24) C. S. Jodha Win: Chasing Dreams, Armel

6. The H.R. Shantidas Trophy (Class II) 2000 Metres 4.15 P.M. 1. Falcon 59.5 (83) A. Sandesh 2. Invictus 57 (78) Kavraj Singh 3. One Wish 56 (76) Hanumant Singh 4. Celtic King 54.5 (73) S. G. Prasad 5. New World 53.5 (71) S. Zervan 6. Antonius Maximus 53 (70) P. Trevor 7. Negotiator 51.5 (67) D. K. Ashish Win: Negotiator, Falcon 7. The Diego Rivera Trophy - Division I 1000 Metres 4.45 P.M. 1. Act Of Valour 55 (--) Vikram Jodha 2. Admiral Gray 55 (--) B. Nikhil 3. High Expectation 55 (--) A. Sandesh 4. Move In Time 55 (--) R. Shelar 5. Super Icon 55 (--) D. A. Naik 6. Adams Wing 53.5 (--) Kavraj Singh 7. Hallelujah 53.5 (--) S. Zervan 8. Koalaa 53.5 (--) A. Ashhad Asbar

9. Moondrops 53.5 (--) Shrikant Kamble 10. Say When 53.5 (--) Zameer Sayyed Win: High Expectation, Moondrops

8. The Diego Rivera Trophy - Division II 1000 Metres. 5.15 P.M. 1. Captain Abdon 55 (--) Kavraj Singh 2. Cezanne 55 (--) A. Sandesh - A 8- Drb 3. Chase The Ace 55 (--) Satish Nayak 4. Double O Seven 55 (--) D. K. Ashish 5. Himalayan Dancer 55 (--) Neeraj Rawal 6. Paurus 55 (--) Dashrath Singh 7. Gold Streak 53.5 (--) S. S. Baria 8. Jewel 53.5 (--) P. Trevor 9. Royal Sapphire 53.5 (--) Shrikant Kamble Win: Cezanne, Jewel 9. The M.M.T. Pandole Plate (Class III) 1000 Metres 5.45 P.M. 1. Celsius 59 (60) S. Mosin 2. Song Of Sparrow 58.5 (59) S. G. Prasad 3. Tachyon 58 (58) Shrikant Kamble 4. Magic Star 57 (56) H. G. Rathod 5. Albuurz 55 (52) B. Nikhil 6. Dreams R Mine 54 (50) S. Zervan 7. Strategy 53 (48) Dashrath Singh 8. Song Of Africa 52 (46) Kavraj Singh 9. Alecto 51.5 (45) P. Trevor Win: Albuurz, Aletec

10. The Raza Ali Plate - Division I (Class IV) 1400 Metres. 6.15 P.M. 1. Divine Solitaire 61 (44) P. Trevor 2. Novak 59 (40) Vikram Walkar 3. Winged King 58.5 (39) I. Pasha 4. Saturday Affair 57.5 (37) Neeraj Rawal 5. Shaughnessy 57 (36) C. S. Jodha 6. Brown Dynamite 54.5 (31) Vikram Jodha 7. Giant Luck 53.5 (29) Ishwar Pardeshi 8. Targetmaster 53.5 (29) A. Ashhad Asbar 9. Ancient Treasure 53 (28) S. G. Prasad 10. Nigella 53 (28) Zameer Sayyed Win: Divine Solitaire

SA release Parnell from T20 duty for court hearing in Mumbai C

HITTAGONG: Wayne Parnell will not be available for selection in South Africa's next ICC World Twenty20 match against Netherlands today as he has been released from the squad to attend a mandatory court hearing in Mumbai over a drug-related charge during the 2012 IPL. Even though Parnell has not featured in South Africa's first two group games, the team today said in a statement that the leftarm pacer has been ruled out of Netherlands game for a court hearing in Mumbai today. "We were made aware before the T20 World Cup that Wayne would have to travel to India to appear in court as a matter of procedure and we have made provision for this in our planning," South Africa's team manager Mohammed Moosajee said. "It's unfortunate to lose him for a game in the middle of an important tournament but we must respect the law. Furthermore, Wayne has expressed no wrongdoing so we hope South African bowling coach Allan Donald and Wayne that the case can be concluded as soon as Parnell.

possible." Parnell's manager Donne Commins said the call for court appearance was "purely for procedural purposes". "Wayne has been called to appear before the court in India purely for procedural purposes in relation to the courts ongoing administration of the case concerned," he said. "Our understanding is that there will be no substantive enquiries made of him at the hearing, nor will the matter be progressed otherwise than as a matter of procedure," Commins added. Parnell and his former Pune Warriors teammate Rahul Sharma were among 90 people arrested by the police from a party that was subject to a drug raid. Out of the 90 people, 86 apparently tested positive for drugs including 35 foreign nationals. However, the 24-year-old Parnell has denied any wrongdoing and was later granted bail. He is expected to rejoin the squad on Friday ahead of South Africa's crucial match against England.

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IN BRIEF Spinners Punit, Ankit, Prince bowl Heroes to revenge win

MUMBAI: Mumbai Police City Riders, Bandra Heroes put up fine show as they defeated the Police outfit in their return tie in the Tata Movus-Mitsui Shoji T-20 League, played at Mumbai Police Gymkhana ground. With this win Bandra Heroes are now joint leaders with the City Riders, both having won five matches and lost two. Bandra side with Raunaq Sharma on hitting spree led the onslaught to hit up 181 for 4, while opener Vishal Chithalkar (38), Harshad Koli (20) and Karan Vasosia (30) played a good supporting role. The holders did go for the target, but were baulked by the spinners Punit Tripathi (4 for 32), Ankit Revandkar (3 for 27) and Prince Sati (2 for 39) as they fell short by nine runs. Earlier, debutants Taxing Tigers (Shivaji Park) were routed by Thane Marathas by 42 runs. With this loss the taxmen are at the bottom of the table with just a solitary win to their credit.

Air India soar to big win

MUMBAI: Air India produced another high flying performance to register a convincing 30 victory against Companeroes SC in an Elite Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League, played at the GSA ground, Cross Maidan, on Wednesday. Nigerian recruit Okorogor Praise struck a brace and Shrikant Veeramallu got the third for the airmen. The Air India outfit was better organised in both attack and defence and held the upper hand for long spells of the match. Having gained ascendancy, Air India forged ahead in the 18thminute when Praise fired home from close and he was again on target in the 63rd minute to double the lead. Three minutes later Veeramullu struck the third to round off the tally. Later in the day, Central Railway SC got the better of PIFA Colaba FC by a 3-1 margin. Rashid Shaikh, Gagan Singh C. and Allwyn D scored a goal each for the railway team, while Elvis Ozowara got the lone goal for the Colaba side.

DECA 7-a-side rink soccer on Sunday

MUMBAI: The D'Assisi Ex-Students Charitable Association will be conducting a 7-A-side rink football tournament in memory of Rev. Bro. Edward Lobo and Rev. Bro. Norbert Corasco at the St. Francis D’Assisi High School Ground, Borivali on Sunday. Contact: John Alphonso: +91 9619 266402.

RBI Byculla office win title

MUMBAI: RBI Byculla office defeated World Trade Centre in the finals by nine runs to lift the late Arun Nirgun Memorial Trophy in the Reserve Bank of India Inter Office Cricket Tournament at RBI ground in Azad Maidan. World Trade Centre who won the toss asked Byculla Office to bat first. Byculla office made 86 for six in 10 overs due to some fine batting from Parkar (25) and Prashant Yashvantrao (19). In reply World Trade Centre could manage to score 76 runs only. For WTC Pankaj Patil (25) and Sanjay Khandekar (11) fought well.

Maharashtra loses opener

MUMBAI: Maharashtra suffered a shocking defeat in the first match of the Mumbai Mayor Cricket Cup for the disabled. Borivali XI team scored an easy win over Maharashtra with ten wickets to spare. The highlight of the day was the hat trick of Gujarat's Sunil Waghela. Brief Scores: Maharashtra 50 for 7 in 8 overs lost to Borivali XI 51 for no loss (Vikrant Keni 19 n.o., Sham Patil 23 n.o.) Jay Ambe 63 for 2 (Amar Kadam 25) lost to Rehab Center 65 for 4 Gujarat 76 for 4 beat Kalyan 41 for 9.

‘ARSENAL’S TITLE HOPES FADING’

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ONDON: Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal have probably blown their chance of winning the Premier League title after a frustrating 2-2 draw against Swansea City. Wenger's side are six points behind leaders Chelsea with only seven games left following the latest setback to their spluttering challenge at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The Gunners had looked set to recover from Saturday's humiliating 6-0 loss at Chelsea as two goals in 60 seconds midway through the second half from Lukas Podolski and then Olivier Giroud erased Wilfried Bony's opener. But Arsenal still managed to self-destruct in familiar fashion as Mathieu Flamini's own-goal in the 90th minute earned a point for Swansea, who could even have stolen all three if referee Lee Probert hadn't blown for full-time with Jonathan de Guzman set to shoot. Just weeks after they sat proudly on top of the table, Arsenal are in danger of not even finishing in the top four and Wenger conceded they are now unlikely to win the title. "I think at the moment that is not the biggest worry we have," Wenger said when asked about Arsenal's title prospects. "We have to be realistic a little bit and look behind us as well as in front of us. The result on Saturday has affected us a lot because it was a big disappointment. This result hurts us a lot as well. It is very disappointing but we have to take it on the chin. After getting to 2-1 we were too conservative. Our confidence level had been affected and we just wanted to close out the game rather than score again." To make matters worse for Wenger, Arsenal's next opponents on Saturday are rampant Manchester City, who head to north London boosted by their 3-0 win at Manchester United on Tuesday. Wenger feels City are probable champions and made little attempt to talk up Arsenal's hopes when asked who he thought would win the title. "It will be open until the end but Manchester City had a good result tonight and look a bit unstoppable," Wenger added.

"They have two games in hand so they and Chelsea are favourites for the title. It is another big game for us on Saturday. We will focus on that and accept where we finish. We have to get some players back from injury but none of them are close at the moment. (Laurent) Koscielny is out for a while, (Aaron) Ramsey might be back in a couple of weeks. With (Jack) Wilshere we have had to slow down a little bit." Swansea's players surrounded Probert to protest when he denied De Guzman the chance to score the winner and it could prove a costly decision for the south Wales club, who are only five points above the relegation zone. "It's a very poor decision. We were clean through on goal," boss Garry Monk said. "They told us it was going to be four minutes at the end of the game but we scored in that period so when they restart the clock it should have been a minimum of five minutes. I spoke to the referee and told him it was a poor decision. But I didn't get anything back from him. I can't predict if he is going to score but he is definitely going to get a shot on goal. In all the games I've played I've never had it that the referee blows the whistle when you are through on goal." Wenger disagreed with Monk's view of the incident and said: "For me it would not have been a goal, Thomas Vermaelen would have got the ball.”

MH370 tragedy Murray, Djokovic to meet in Miami quarters casts pall over M Malaysian GP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will host the most sombre race in its 15-year Formula One history this weekend as the mystifying MH370 plane tragedy overshadows an incident-packed start to the season. With aggrieved champions Red Bull this week issuing a veiled threat to quit, and new rules prompting an immediate shift in the pecking order, Formula One has rarely been so eventful. But the initial focus will be off the track as Malaysia mourns the 239 people aboard ill-fated Flight MH370, with planes and ships scouring the treacherous Indian Ocean for wreckage. The Sepang racetrack is geographically close to Kuala Lumpur's international airport, where the Malaysia Airlines flight took off on March 8 and vanished from radar screens shortly afterwards. And its proximity to the unfolding drama was illustrated when more than 30 relatives of missing passengers had to shift to other hotels to make way for F1-related bookings made in advance. A major F1-related concert featuring Christina Aguilera at Kuala Lumpur's Twin Towers has been cancelled as a mark of respect, and organisers may also call off an air show at the track.

IAMI: Defending champion Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will meet for the first time since last year's Wimbledon final after advancing with ease into the ATP and WTA Masters quarter-finals. Wimbledon winner Murray dispatched French 11th seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-1 while second seed Djokovic gave away a second-set point in a sporting gesture to Tommy Robredo during a 6-3, 7-5 triumph. Britain's sixth-seeded Murray, who trails the Serb 8-11 in their all-time rivalry, was looking forward to a repeat match with Djokovic after not playing him since last July. "We've played a lot

and we always have long, tough matches. This will be a good test for me," Murray said. Swiss fifth seed Roger Federer ousted French ninth seed Richard Gasquet 6-1, 6-2 in 49 minutes to book a quarter-final date with Japan's Kei Nishikori. Federer was on fire against Gasquet, who set up two Federer match points with a backhand error and took the loss moments later as he could not reach a drop shot in the windy conditions. "The wind was the same for both of us, but I've had a lot of experience playing in it," said Federer. "I made him work for his points. It was a great match for

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic would be meeting for the first time since last year's Wimbledon final.

me and I'm very pleased," said Federer, who broke five times and committed only eight unforced errors. Federer, who lost to Djokovic earlier this month in the Indian Wells final, won the Miami title in 2005 and 2006. His 79 career crowns include a record 17 Grand Slam titles. Murray, who underwent back surgery six months ago, improved to 9-1 against Tsonga, advancing in 74 minutes. The Scotsman, who converted on eight of his 12 break chances, won on his second match point as the Frenchman hit the net with a return. "It was a close match," Murray said. "I had lots of break points. Conditions were tricky with the wind. It was not pretty tennis but we tried the best we could." Despite reporting some pain in his hips and lower back, Murray was satisfied with his level of fitness while remaining aware that he needs to monitor himself. "I haven't seen my physio, I chatted to him a little bit after the match, but I need to get assessed and have him treat me. Hopefully I'll be OK," Murray said. "It was a bit sore but I still moved well throughout the rest of the match, which is a good sign. I was probably moving better at the end of the match than I was at the beginning, so that's probably a good sign." Djokovic surrendered a point to his 16th-seeded Spanish rival in the third game of the second set after a linesman mistakenly called a Robredo return out. Instead of re-playing, Djokovic donated the point, giving his opponent an ad.

IN BRIEF Charlesworth quits as Australia coach

SYDNEY: Ric Charlesworth said Wednesday he will step down as coach of the Australian men's field hockey team following this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Charlesworth, 62, will relinquish his position after six years in the role during which he led the Kookaburras to World Cup and Commonwealth Games titles, an Olympic bronze medal and four Champions Trophy gold medals. "I believe it is the right time to reassign my priorities for my family," Charlesworth said in a statement. "I am no longer keen on spending up to three months a year away and overseas as one must do as the national coach of the Kookaburras. "The Kookaburras are in good shape and can be further refreshed by a new head coach as they head towards the Rio Olympics." Under Charlesworth, Australia returned to the top of the world rankings in 2010, five years after they last held the number one spot.

'Talent Hunt' by KCA from Apr 4

KOCHI: As part of its game development programme, Kerala Cricket Association is initiating a massive talent hunt from April 4 to 27 and would implement a Talent Assessment Programme (TAP) in all 14 districts. KCA would conduct selection trials at various centers for four categories --Boys (under -19, under-16, U14 years) & Girls (under- 19 years), a KCA press release said. This would be through a structured selection process spread over three days. The selections would be done by former state senior players and KCA Coaches of repute. Selected trainees will attend the "Summer Coaching Camp" conducted by KCA coaches at these centers from May 5 to May 20. Based on their progress at the camp,the final selection and enrolment to District Coaching Centers (DCCs) will be made.

Pujara included in Saurashtra's T20 squad for West Zone league

RAJKOT: Cheteshwar Pujara was included in Saurashtra team for the West Zone league T20 tournament starting from March 30 in Mumbai. "Jaydev Shah named captain of the 15member squad, which will play its first match against Maharashtra on March 31," Himanshu Shah, Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) media manager, said in a release. Pujara did not play in West Zone oneday tournament held here from February 27 to March 5 as he was in national squad for Asia Cup. In his absence, Saurashtra could register only one victory which was against Gujarat. Pujara's inclusion will give a boost to Saurashtra's chances.

Bhullar, Lahiri take on seasoned European duo in EurAsia Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: When Anirban Lahiri and Gaganjeet Bhullar tee off at the inaugural EurAsia Cup tomorrow, they will add yet another team competition to the long list of appearances they had together. Paired together for the fourth match against European veterans, Gonzalo FernandezCastano, a seven time winner on European Tour, and Scotsman Stephen Gallacher, who has tamed the star-studded field in Dubai Classic last two editions, Lahiri and Bhullar, are confident that their understanding of each other and the excitement of such a big stage will hold them in good stead.

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