February 2010 by pravasi today

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Volume 5, No. 2,February 2010

A Magazine for NRIs

NRI CINEMA The Road Ahead

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The attacks on Indians in Australia have always been a cause of big concern but nothing seems to be working. The efforts are either insufficient or not enough because they have taken a monstrous shape; endangering life of our fellow Indians. It has become a cause of worry for their families. Arpit, New Zealand

The article "Empty Home Syndrome" was so moving that it made me see those people with more respect. My question to the children of those elderly would be what if your children leave you alone like that? But it felt good to know that there are places in India which can take good care of them. Rohit Gupta, Denmark

COVERAGE OF IRELAND IN PRAVASI TODAY MAGAZINE In this connection, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that Ireland has a rapidly growing Indian community; over the 10-year period from 2000 to 2010, the community has grown from about 2000 to 25,000, which a significant figure is considering the size of the country. Moreover, the Indian community in this country is almost entirely made up of skilled professionals in the IT, healthcare and senior management sectors. It is also among the best integrated Indian community in the world. A second point of interest in Ireland for Pravasi Today's readers is the fact that Ireland has a large Diaspora abroad, which maintains close links with its country of origin. In fact, the Irish Diaspora around the world is estimated between 60 and 70 million, whereas the total population of the Republic of Ireland is just above 4 million. If Northern Ireland [which is a part of UK] is added, the total island of Ireland has a population of only about 6 million. USA alone is estimated to have about 40 million Irish Americans. Over the past decades, Ireland has had outstanding success in harnessing the political and economic strength of Irish community abroad to the nation building exercise in Ireland - including mobilizing political support in USA and elsewhere for Irish perspectives on the Northern Ireland question, and generating an impressive quantum of investment into Ireland. We feel that in one of the future issues of Pravasi Today, you could commission an article on the Indian community in Ireland, as well as another article on Ireland's experience with its Diaspora policy and the lessons that India's Diaspora policy could take from Ireland's Diaspora policy. Vinod Kumar, Secretary to Ambassador, Embassy of India, Dublin PRAVASI TODAY | FEBRUARY 2010

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PBD REPORT

GOVT. PLANS TO EASE OFF EDUCATION SECTOR CONSTRAINTS

VOTE FOR NRIS Feeling the sheer importance of “the legitimate desire of Indians living abroad to exercise their franchise and to have a say in who governs India”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh indicated that the NRIs could get voting rights by 2014. He also requested the Indian Diasporic community to involve in the political and public life of their motherland. The ruling Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janta Party has red-carpeted the move of voting rights for the NRIs. On the other hand, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) spokesman D P Tripathi said that his party seconds the views of PM Singh. But on the other hand, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray criticized the move by saying that “just because NRIs have loads of money doesn’t justify their getting voting rights.”

Putting stamp on the fact that skill development is paramount to achieve 10 per cent economic growth rate as envisaged by the UPA government, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Motek Singh Ahluwalia felt the need to give up the regulatory constraints in order to buck up the NRIs for their active participation in the education sector. Elaborating on the fact during PBD 2010, he said; "It is quite logical to enable NRIs to play part in expansion of education and to improve quality of skill development. There are regulatory constraints, which may come in the way...We are working to relax them." He stressed that "massive expansion of the education system in India" could pave the way for sound economic growth.

NRIS URGED FOR Participation Towards India’s Growth President Pratibha Patil sought active participation from the Indian Diasporic community towards the growth story of the country. Addressing the valedictory function of the eighth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, President Patil appreciated the overseas Indian workers from the Gulf by saying that of the estimated $50 billion Indian remittances last year, "nearly 40 percent of these remittances about $20 billion annually - come from overseas Indian workers in the Gulf." She also urged the NRI community to invest in the social infrastructure sector, healthcare and the financial and education sector for the overall growth story to unfold in a systematic manner.

Investment IN THE VALLEY One could easily grasp the eagerness of the Kashmiri NRIs during the current PBD, where they showed interest to invest in their troubled homeland. They showed their bent towards investment in the field of medical and adventure tourism; setting up of vocational training institutes and the banking and finance sector amongst others. Inviting the NRIs to empower the state, state Industry Minister S S Salathia said: "Come to us with more ideas. Invest in Kashmir and you won't find us wanting. The projects ready in all aspects will get a sanction within 15 days." In fact, some of the Kashmiri Diasporic community people came with project details of the conceived investment.

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LAURELS FOR Prominent Luminaries The Government of India adorned a plethora of luminaries with the recognition they deserved for the endeavours in their respective field. On the occasion of the Republic Day, the list of awardees for the coveted Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri were announced. Among the prominent ones to be embellished with Padma Vibhushan are Indian origin Nobel laureate Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Y V Reddy, Zohra Segal and Ebrahim Alkazi. On the other hand, A R Rahman, Aamir Khan, Ilaiyaraaja, Mallika Sarabhai, Bipan Chandra and Fareed Zakaria were coveted with the prestigious Padma Bhushan. Rekha, Saif Ali Khan, Anu Aga, Ignace Tirkey Virender Sehwag, Saina Nehwal and Narain Karthikeya are amongs the 81 persons to be awarded with Padma Shri awards.

Take Immediate Steps to Mollify The Situation: INDIA TELLS AUSTRALIA Giving air to his pent-up feelings regarding the incessant attacks on the Indian overseas community people in various parts of Australia, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna burst out by saying that "unless there is an immediate stop to all such attacks, our people-to-people level exchanges, which includes education and tourism, will get adversely affected." He also said that he has expressed his concerns to his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith regarding the need for "immediate corrective measures" and "a sense of urgency in dealing with the ongoing investigation."

GUBERNATORIAL Changes Take Place

A whiff of change took place in the gubernatorial positions of various states of India. While National Security Advisor M K Narayanan has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal, former Home Minister Shivraj Patil has been appointed as Governor of Punjab as well as the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. On the other hand, K Sankaranarayanan took the oath of office as Governor of Maharashtra, E S L Narasimhan as Governor of Andhra Pradesh and M O H Farook as the new Governor of Jharkhand. Urmila Singh was appointed as the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh while former Defence Secretary Shekhar Dutta as Governor of Chhattisgarh.

JYOTI BASU Lives on Nonagenarian Marxist tycoon Jyoti Basu (1914 - 2010) left a void in the Indian political domain when he died of septicaemia due to pneumonia that led to multiple organ failure in his body. The towering figure of Jyoti Basu was the longest serving Chief Minister of any Indian state since June 1977 till the beginning of this decade (November 2000), when he passed off the baton to the current Buuddhadeb Bhattacharjee. The development of West Bengal had a symbiotic relationship with his straightforward and timely decisions. Some of the most remarkable moments during his tenure - and directly towards the development of the state - included channelizing land reforms, making the panchayati institutions functionable, moulding the foundation stone for an amicable environment in the state. The state of West Bengal in general and the country in whole will find it hard to fill the gap after his demise.

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HANG Overs! 32-year-old Indian Gurpareet Bains claims to have come up with a remedy for hangovers. Not to get surprised is the fact that the cure too is a vodka-based cocktail with a curious composition of 25 ml Christmas spice-infused vodka, 15 ml Cointreau (a sweet, orangeflavoured colourless liquor), 30 ml acai juice and 330 ml pomegranate juice, shaked over ice and then peppered with fresh mint leaves and a stick of innamon. Elaborating over the cocktail, Bains said that although it contains 40 pc alcohol, its ingredients help allaying the symptoms of a hangover. Sufferers, go ahead.

Duty Free draw MAKES INDIAN MILLIONAIRE S K Abdul Razak has become a millionaire in a jiffy. Thanking Qatar's Duty Free's latest US$ 1 million cash raffle draw, he said that "this has been a great New Year gift for me and my family". He has his plans to use the cash for supporting worthy causes. "I also want to start a business in Kerala to provide a better future for my family", said Razak. The US Dollar Millionaire raffle was started in 2006. The Duty Free works at the Departures, Arrivals, and the Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport. The passengers can purchase raffle tickets for US$ 263 each.

Multi-Specialty TREATMENT A group of NRI doctors led by Dr. Ashok Jain along with investors and shareholder doctors from US, UK, and Canada have come up with a multi-speciality hospital in Bangalore with an initial investment of Rs. 100 crore. Spread over an area of 110,000 square feet, Indus Westwide Hospital is a 200-bed hospital with six operation theaters and 45 ICU beds. After Karnataka, they are planning to launch the chain of hospitals in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu too. The entity is also trying to chalk out plans to initiate JVs for expanding into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities for setting hi-tech hospitals.

TRAILING The Busy Bee What has the movement of the bees got to do with the robotic planes? A lot, according to a study led by Mandyam Srinivasan, an Indian-origin scientist, whose findings are under the microscopic eyes of the robotic experts all around the world. The team observed that the bees use an 'optic flow', while landing on their target. They also discovered that while landing on surfaces ranging from vertical to upside down, their antennae come closer to the surface. Reacting on the fact, Srinivasan said: ". It adds a further dimension to the 'instrumentation' the bee uses in order to achieve the perfect landing."

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Indian Airports Amongst THE MOST DELAYED ONES: FORBES

Worst is Over: AZIM PREMJI ON GLOBAL ECONOMY "Last 12-18 months have been very difficult for the global economy. However, I think the worst is over, 2010 looks positive". These are the gospel uttering from the mouth of Wipro Chairman and a co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Azim Premji. He asserted the fact that the emerging economies like India have already started showing "smart growth recovery." Appreciating the positive steps taken by the information technology industry, he said that "it is the basic tool for efficiency and improvement." In fact, various Indian IT firms have placed betterthan- expected results for the third quarter ended December.

According to an interesting study published in Forbes magazine, airports in India and China are among the most delayed ones in the world. It is more disgracing when one learns that the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the heart of the capital city of the country is on the top of the list of airports with the least timely arrivals. According to the article, 'The World's Most Delayed Airports', the magazine reported that Delhi is followed by Beijing among the top airports with the least timely arrivals. The conclusions of the study are based on the statistics received from FlightStats, a service which keeps in loop flight information around the globe.

GST MAY NOT MEET Its Deadline The much anticipated Goods and Services Tax (GST) may not be able to see the light of the day during its stipulated deadline period, said Planning Commission. Conceived to be introduced on April 1, Planning Commission Member B K Chaturvedi cleared the air when he said that "well, we were hoping that it will come from April 1, but it does not appear that it will be so." GST is a tax on goods and services with comprehensive and continuous chain of set-off benefits from the producer's point and service provider's point upto the retailer's level.

INDIAN BUSINESS TYCOONS in FT's Emerging Market Leader's List Top Indian corporate tycoons have once again showed their prominence in the economic market when a list of 50 emerging market business leaders was published by British financial daily Financial Times. Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, ADAG chairman Anil Ambani and Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal are amongst the nine Indian corporate honchos who have been recognized for their pivotal role in giving shape to the strong economic composition of their respective regions. According to the report, "Tata has targeted the consumer-end of the automotive market". While mentioning Anil, the report stated that "RCom helped to invent the Re 1 per minute mobile phone call that gave hundreds of millions of low-income earners access to the service."

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MOOPEN GROUP TO INVEST $ 200 MILLION in Indian Healthcare Opening its purse strings for India and its home state, Kerala, Gulf-based healthcare magnate Azad Moopen is going to invest over Rs. 10 billion ($ 200 billion) for the construction of hospitals and eye care centres. Disclosing his plans, Moopen said: "We have already started the Medicity project in 40 acres of land in Kochi. It is a Rs. 500 crore project." Apart from it, "two eye care centres will also be set up in Noida and Faridabad in two months. We are also investing in Kolhapur, Pune, and Bangalore." The chairman of the Kozhikode-based Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences, Moopen said that "there is a huge opportunity in India. India will become one of the major powers in (the next) 25 years." Listening to his heart, he said that investment in this domain was lingering on his mind since a long time. He also said that he has plans for the entire spectrum of medical treatment, except primary healthcare. Starting with a clinic in Dubai way back in 1987, the son of well-known freedom fighter Ahamed Uni Moopen, has now catapulted with 70 clinics and pharmacies in Gulf, along with a 60bed Medcare Hospital and the 20-bed Al Rafa Hospital for Maternity and Surgery in Dubai. The Dr. Moopen Group is active in four Gulf Cooperation Council countries and has envisaged to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia, apart from India.

Tata Motors is conceiving to plant the seedlings of the tremendous success it has got from the Indian four-wheeler community - owing. Nano and those in the pipeline to get a grab of the lakhtakiyaa car - in the land of United States too. "We also recognize there is a market (for the Nano) not only in the developing countries, but possibly in the developed countries," said the man behind the wheels, Ratan Tata during the recent auto expo held in New Delhi. Chalking out its plan before the public, Tata said that Tata Motors may consider the launch of its dream car in the United States in the coming three years. Further elaborating on the necessity of such a car in the developed nation, he said that "for the United States, we need a car which has a larger engine and we need additional crash test modifications and we are in the process of doing it." Tata also revealed that his entity in planning to produce more blend of the hit model and that Italy's Fiat and Tata Motors are also planning to sell the Nano jointly in the Latin American region too.

Ascending NRG DEPOSITS The Non-Resident Gujaratis have once again stamped their faith in the banks of Gujarat with their deposits on a rise by nine per cent from September 2008 to September 2009. While in September 2008, NRG deposits in Gujarat banks totaled Rs. 20, 392 crore, it mounted to Rs. 22, 258 crore a year later in September 2009; hence, giving it a rise of 9 % . According to some market analysts, during the time of global economic recession, when there was an extreme freeze in monetary flow, NRGs across the world began injecting their money into the state-based banks. It is said that most of the NRG deposits have been from the Diasporic community people residing in the US, Europe and Africa, in the form of fixed deposits in the banks. According to a September 2009 report of the State Level Bankers' Committee of Gujarat (SLBC), Kutch district is at the pinnacle of NRI deposits with an amount totaling Rs. 4,445 crore, while Ahmedabad holds the second spot with a deposit worth Rs. 3,330 crore. According to the report, NRI deposits in Kutch have jumped by around 9 % while the deposits have leapt to more than 20 % over the past year in Ahmedabad. According to the General Manager of the Union Bank of India, Gujarat, V A Mendonsa, "NRIs have limited investment opportunities in foreign countries." A major chunk of the population invests in foreign currency non-resident deposits; and they also convert their funds into Indian currency for the hedging purpose, elaborated Mendonsa.

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Racial Violence Looms Large

ndian students in Australia are living in a state of mental tension. They can't regard Australian administration as being on speaking terms with them. Also the lip sympathy expressed by Indian leaders is nothing to speak about. The incessant killings of the Indian students are continuing unabated. The convicts escape and people of the Indian community are in fear of their lives.

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Recently the Indian and Australian Prime Ministers, Dr. Manmohan Singh and Kevin Rudd respectively set on doing something substantial to resolve the problem after a dialogue in New Delhi in the mid November last year. But the racial violence began to loom large in Australia in the first week of January 2010 too. It is worth mentioning that body of partly burnt Ranjot Singh, 25, was found on January 1, 2010, in Australia and the very next day Nitin Garg, 21, a permanent citizen of Australia, was knife- penetrated dead. Worth underlining is the incapability of the police that couldn't find out the culprits. Hardly had a week passed when an attempt to murder one more person of Indian origin was made. Jaspreet Singh, 29, petrol - inflamed and so 15 per cent burnt, was hospitalized in Melbourne city on January 9, 2009. It was the very same day when India received the body of Ranjot Singh.

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On January 9, 2010 an attempt to burn Jaspreet Singh was made, while on January 1, 2010, a partly burnt body of Ranjot Singh was found and next day Nitin Garg was knife-penetrated dead in Australia. It shows that the Government of Australia is not keeping its promises to take all possible measures to protect Indians and take action against attackers

The incessant killings of the Indian students are continuing unabated. The convicts escape and people of the Indian community are in fear of their lives.

However, the Australian government claims that the country is completely safe for all international students and foreigners. But it seems that the Australian administration has not made even the first base with the project to fetch the violent racists. P T BUREAU

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China And India At Climate Summit Walkout: United Stand of Warring Countries

hina takes the issue of climate change very seriously, and regards it as an important strategic task. Our country will not only achieve but exceed its voluntary climate action targets", Chinese premier Wen Jiabao beats around the bush and then points the finger at developed countries. "The principle of common but differentiated responsibility must be adhered to and developed countries must honour their commitments," he said at the Copenhagen Climate Conference 2009, just in a mood of passing the buck.

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Although Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is known for remaining cool as a cucumber during all types of turbulent times, this time he was keen as mustard to support his Chinese counterpart. At the summit he said, "Parties to Kyoto Protocol should deliver on their commitments for emission cuts." He further added, "India has a vital stake in the success of negotiations, as we are likely to be among the most affected by climate change". However, tensions prevailed and talks failed at the Copenhagen Climate Summit on December 18, 2009, particularly when Chinese premier and Indian Prime Minister both walked out of the Summit along with their respective delegations. It is really surprising for environmentalists, particularly of China and India, why the two Himalayan countries can not normalize the border situation, remove military troops and tanks and live peacefully to retard melting of glaciers if they can take a united stand of walkout at Copenhagen. The deadlock at Copenhagen Climate Summit had been not only due to the emphasis of developed countries, especially Japan and Europe, on establishment of a new agreement in place of Kyoto Protocol, but also differences among developing countries on Kyoto Protocol. Small island states and poor African nations vulnerable to climate impacts laid out demands for a legally-binding deal tougher than the Kyoto Protocol. This was opposed by richer developing countries such as China, which suspect tougher action would curb their growth. Tuvalu got a suspension of negotiations until the issue could be resolved.

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Really astounding is why the two Himalayan countries China and India can't remove military troops and tanks from border and live peacefully to retard melting of glaciers, while on the other hand, they took a united stand at Copenhagen and walked out of the climate summit

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Pravasi Cinema The Road Ahead DHANANJAYA KUMAR

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he first Pravasi Film Festival (PFF) held at Habitat Center in New Delhi on 3-6 January 2010 was by any measure a resounding success. The organizing team really worked hard for over three months to generate interest and funds, attract prominent filmmakers and media, and witness the attendance and support of many organizations and governments. This was nearly as much a labor of love as the making of films particularly overseas. Most notably, the co-sponsorship of Mauritius proved to be a model of collaboration for NRIs and PIOs. For a first event of this nature and magnitude there were relatively few glitches, though many lessons for the future. It was a pleasant surprise for many to know that such a large variety of films are being produced outside the purview and influence of Bollywood. The PFF-2010 brought to light some 45 films including documentaries as well as full-length and short feature films; about one-half of these were in competition categories. Nearly as many film personalities from overseas attended the screenings, in addition to about a thousand interested viewers. All events were also well-attended by media and film critics. In addition there were 5 topical panel discussions, opening and closing ceremonies, and special events for media and celebrities. Amidst all this, the three award-winners stole the show (rather, the hearts): Life Goes On (feature), Flying Sikhs (documentary), and Shor (fiction). Although in its infancy, the genre of Pravasi

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Many would regard Pravasi films as encompassingostensibly or subliminally- one or more core values such as: the soulful depiction of homeland nostalgia, the trial and turbulence of East-West confluence, and the rewards of selling Exotic India- with family relations towing the storyline. This caricature would probably fit Bollywood films made on NRI topics as well.

cinema worldwide is yet to transcend the so-called "rule of 10 percent". That is the number of Pravasi films made about 100 per year- is about 10% of the number of films made in India; and about 10% of Pravasi films are ever shown on big screen. The majority of films, however, are never released or recognized. Apart from the films made by half-adozen well-known and marketable or bankable Pravasi filmmakers, the majority of Pravasi films are produced on shoestring budgets, often limited to the producers' own funds or subsidized equipment at public access TV studios. The lucky ones get shown at a few minor film festivals or cable channels- rarely recovering the cost of production, howsoever small. The event not only showcased the creative talent of the Indian diaspora, but also brought to fore what others think about them and what they think about themselves- an overlap of emotion and ambition. Many would regard Pravasi films as encompassingostensibly or subliminally- one or more core values 14 รงoklh VqMs | Qjojh

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Our Partner Country

Mauritius Member of Mauritius delegation

Mauritian dignitaries during a panel discussion

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Dr. Vasant Kumar Bunwaree, Minister of Education, Culture and Human Resource, Mauritius speaking during PFF

Eminent dignitaries from Mauritius at the inaugural function

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Eminent Dignitaries

Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Dy. Chairman, Planning Commission

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Manoj Srivastava felicitating Sangeeta Dutta

Mahabal Mishra (extreme left) with Amar Singh Rathore (extreme right) felicitating Divya Mathur

Arjun Rai and HE Mookhesswuur Choonee sharing a light moment during a panel discussion

Brijmohan Agrawal with Mrs. Preneet Kaur

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A general consensus among delegates and organizers prevailed at PFF-2010 to institutionalize and promote Pravasi cinema through an initiative comprising the following 7 POINTERS; program details and action plans to be worked out by the organisers in due course. 1. In this context, a "pravasi film" is DEFINED as a film: (a) produced and/or directed by an NRI (nonresident Indian), an OCI (overseas citizen of India), or a PIO (person of Indian origin); and (b) based on a theme or story somehow related to India. 2. PFF to become an annual event in early-January each year, followed by an Awards Night gala program. Both the film festival and the award night are to be privately managed and self financed. 3. A new entity called Pravasi Film Development Corporation (PFDC), along with its Secretariat and an experienced CEO, to be established in partnership between the private sector and the Government. 4. PFDC to establish and develop an archive of pravasi films in collaboration with producers overseas. 5. PFDC to serve as a clearinghouse for information on contacts, talents and potential markets for pravasi films. 6. PFDC to set up a venture capital funding plan to help connect pravasi filmmakers with potential investors and distributors. 7. PFDC to launch a website to disseminate information, promote membership, facilitate contacts, and assess its own effectiveness. !

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such as: the soulful depiction of homeland nostalgia, the trial and turbulence of East-West confluence, and the rewards of selling Exotic India- with family relati-ons towing the storyline. This caricature would prob-ably fit Bollywood films made on NRI topics as well. Pravasi films, however, are less likely to go heavy on the Bollywood formulation of song-and-dance sequence, item numbers, remakes of classics, adaptation of Hollywood hits, black-and-white depiction of vices and virtues, and everyone lives happy ever after the curtain drops. Rather, Pravasi filmmakers are more likely to be exploring the gray areas of personal and social conscience, capturing the interplay of varied cultures and values, portraying the dreams and ambitions of Indian immigrants in foreign lands, preserving the essence of India's wisdom traditions, putting to test the ceremonial pride of Indian-ness, and cherry-picking what they consider the salvageable best of the East and the West. While a handful of successful Pravasi filmmakers continue to attract talent and funds, the vast majority have to rely on the power of passion to overcome the dearth of finance, technology and market. Perhaps this is part of the normal process of evolution. But then the whole idea of institutions and governance is to help mitigate the macro adversity to harness the micro potentiality. Through screenings, awards, panel discussions and casual conversations, the PFF offered a venue not only to felicitate Pravasi cinema but also to facilitate its flowering in future.

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Does all bode well for NRI cinema in India? RATNADEEP BANERJI

ndia is at crossroads with influx of alien culture percolating at every strata of society. Several good things have chanced upon out of this but at the cost of denigrating or diluting its age-old tradition. Stakeholders of our Indian society are themselves grappling with this upheaval of European grandstanding. An uprooted pravasi too finds him in quandary vacillating between two cultures. But his diasporic psyche straggles between the double standards of two-nations ending up in a bifurcated self despite his accomplishments in profession. And this verily incites a zest in several denizens for clinching to one's estranged culture and ethos. And they have proved their prowess in safeguarding it. Amidst adversity their prudence gets streamlined to feel the onus for upholding India. After all it is these NRIs who have brandished Indian words in the innards of the English lexicon and garnished Indian cuisines on the European platter. Can we forego our gratis to impresarios like Uday Shankar? The growing number of Indian gurus from teaching yoga to the nitty-gritty of Hindu shastras reflects the credence the local society has given to them. The ever burgeoning number of NRIs has a huge chunk of virtuoso professionals. Once they become arduous

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to promote India through a medium like cinema, it's bound to give a fillip to the existing awareness of India abroad. India will no longer conjure up being a place of snake charmers. The recent Pravasi Film Festival in Delhi, held for the first time espoused for our beleaguered brethren to show their true colours. The NRI camaraderie put up an encompassing tapestry of India and its entente cordiale with world nations. The filmmakers heaved their pent-up aspirations to seek solace and succour from their Indian counterparts. The festival lent a rendezvous for this concourse to reach a communion of ideas and share bonhomie of good old days. The thirty-five screened films proved their point from around 35 countries comprised of feature films, documentaries and short films. Inaugurating the festival, Deepa Mehta let out, 'We are like children who have left their mother and gone away. And we keep coming back because the mother is so good and pulls us back'. The festival happened under the aegis of Pravasi Today, a media group which has towed along 125 countries whose Indian Diaspora is inclined to join together for cultural exchanges. Auteur Meera Nair sends out her trenchant appeal, 'Cinema that arrests you; something that captivates your emotions and not where it has been made....Films can have several languages in it like in Namesake. We in our families do so. And so be it....Indian mass expects us to be as doctors and

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things that people living in India are hardly aware of. Sangeeta Dutta has written a book on Shyam Benegal for the World Director's Series (British Film Institute). Nasreen Munni Kabir took pains to capture Bismillah Khan, then 86 years old, to recount his rite of passage for a man who remained in tatters amongst his own countrymen. She says, 'I can be a bridge between two cultures'. 'Life goes on' roped in casts like Om Puri, Sharmila Tagore and her whittled chip Soha Ali Khan pulls the strings on its viewers. And Sangeeta Dutta is avidly interacting with Indian filmmakers like Rituporno Ghosh and others to bridge in any gap. She is bent to glean upon oral history through women who migrated during partition of Bengal. Very little is known of this. She feels,' double life, layers your life. Inheriting two countries and straddling two countries is not schizophrenia.' Rohit Kaushik's Chehere, too had Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff and Gulshan Grover.Bengali Movie, Kaler Rakhal had Soumitra Chatterji and Roopa Ganguly. When Indian actors are all agog to sneak in NRI films and also Bollywood is shot in places like Mauritius, its tomfoolery to disdain upon NRI films

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engineers making money'. Her next film 'Reluctant fundamentalist' based on a Pakistani novel will tackle things from Asian perspective. She is upbeat about India's enormous middle class and the youth section. During the Pravasi Film Fest, NRI filmmakers flocked to showcase their films, interacted with the Indian viewers. The effect was stupendous of a revelation unfurling itself. Patricia Mohammad has a subtle background of women and development studies. She wields an indepth knowledge of gender relations in the Caribbean society. This endows her with unique invigorating ability to make films. One of her short film, Coolie Pink and Green exudes an acme of effervescent aestheticism through a mĂŠlange of Indian and Caribbean cultures that otherwise remains stashed away from ordinary people. So is, Nasreen Munni Kabir working with Channel 4, UK as consultant on Indian cinema. She has made nearly 100 documentaries and written books on Indian cinema besides successfully organizing the first Indian film festival in France. She delights in making documentaries on legendary actors in Hindi cinema. 'Inner life of Shah Rukh Khan' for instance spills the beans over several

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migrated from India. Dr Nikhil Kaushik UK based has worked at the All India Radio, New Delhi as a drama artist and as an announcer. Shundell Prasad has had her stint with CNN, The Wall Street Journal

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for the heck of non-resident tag. Saeed Jaffrey epitomizes stage performance in India as well as on the international fora. It would be sheer conceit to debunk his achievements after he

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C V GOPINATH C.V. Gopinath former Senior Deputy Director General , DOT and an eminent Vedic scholar and a distinguished communication expert has five highly acclaimed and popular heritage documentary films namely the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra , Amarnath --The Lord of Immortality, Khir Bhawani-The Spring Shrine of Kashmir , Cosmic rhythms in Divine Abodes & Shruti and Smriti to his credit . C V Gopinath has produced an audio- CD on "OM" based on interpretations from the Vedas , the Upanishads and several other religions of the East like Buddhism's , Jainism, Sikhism and concepts of Sufi order as enshrined in Islam as well as quotes from the St.Jhon's Gospel in Christianity and thereby has added significantly to the corpus of his crusade to preserve and promote the ancient heritage of Indian . His film Khir Bhawani has been showcased in the recently held Pravasi Film Festival. The documentary promotes value of Indian cultural ethos and sets a standard to tourism promotion in Kashmir. PRAVASI TODAY | FEBRUARY 2010

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section. The exquisiteness of NRI films is its cinematheque flowing from persons who have waded pan national cultures finally to reach at a holistic perception bereft of all the dross that accumulates when done by resident citizens of one particular country. Both Bollywood and Hollywood have their limitation. This invigorating outreach of NRIs is salubrious to the populace of resident Indians. By and large Bollywood churns out drivel stuff that fester the credulous minds of the hoi polloi. The Indian viewers also need to rouse up to seeing worthwhile content and not merely hanker after stars. The thematic undercurrent that surfaced during Pravasi Film Festival shimmered with aesthetic cultural appeal and broad perceptions imbued with societal and national concern. This precisely remains shorn off in our Bollywood cinema. Hasn't some of the best English writings come from these NRIs? Had Nirad C Cahudhuri done a tandem act of filming too new vistas might have opened up? Then why not accord due impetus to the Indian Diaspora to usher a maverick genre to relegate our moribund Bollywood? !

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and The History Channel among others. A software developer in the US, Dr Sanyal has made a biopic on Rajah Ram Mohun Roy wherein he delves out startling facts of the Rajah and his exalted image in the west quite unknown to Indian mass giving a run even to the historians. To prove this yearning amongst NRIs towards India's legacy, documentaries like Kheer Bhavani have come up. In India, hardly anyone bothered to write about it far from making a film. Red, Blue, Yellow, Green is a Mauritian film to watch out for its puerile fervour relating trivial events that sophisticated society misses out in its mad race. Chehere shot in UK and India streaks across from the first half of the twentieth century rambling oodles of vintage memory. NRI cinema mostly comes up with a shoestring budget unlike shenanigans of Bollywood draining our state exchequer. These Bollywood shoot their scenes in foreign locales. Then why not have the same from NRIs at a bargain? To rule the Indian roost, NRI filmmakers need to tap home video and television markets for selling their films in India. Marketing of films is as integrating as making the film. The story needs to cast riveting effect upon its viewers. Almost all the film-makers present during the festival were equivocal of the dire need to increase the selling of films by introducing a market

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Which are the films that you liked most in the PFF 2010? Although, I could not see all, but out of what I saw, I liked - 'Coffee Shop on the Moon', 'Life Goes On', 'Azizan Mastani' and 'Mother'. It was an appreciable effort by all the people involved and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone, who had their films previewed and all those who won awards. People of Indian Origin who have been living abroad for years and still feel for their country. Do you think PFF should organize its small versions in different countries as well? Yes we should organize this in different countries or different continents. This will enable a wider NRI audience to view and appreciate the efforts of fellow NRIs. You are an actor and film maker also. What is your suggestion to make PFF work as a bridge for Indian and NRI film makers? Besides the NRI film makers who have got the

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As an NRI how do you rate Pravasi Film Festival? And, what kind of role can this Festival play to bring all the NRI film makers under one roof? I feel this is an excellent platform to nurture, recognize and honor the work of NRI film makers and artists. We should promote this heavily and make this a yearly event. The focus should be to bring a larger variety of films and artists and in time, aim to make the awards of PFF as the most coveted award for the NRI film fraternity.

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recognition, there are many more who have the will, talent and the funds to do so. The hindrance at times is the lack of the technical knowhow or interaction with the right people from this field. Sitting away from India, away from Bollywood, sometimes, they kill their desires. I think it will be a fabulous idea to have conferences or forums where the talent can meet at a more informal level and interact to enhance the knowledge of the NRIs in the field of film making. There are people out there who want to make films only if they can interact with the right people closer to them. What kind of strategy do you think should be adopted to make short films made for Indian Diaspora reach them? It is difficult to reach the Indian Diaspora, however, it's not impossible. The best medium, I feel is a film festival. We should have more festivals and at many more locations. I think this will do the trick. Festivals attract the right audience which appreciates such films. Television is also a great medium, albeit, saturated and chances of getting lost amidst channel surfing is ! paramount. 22 รงoklh VqMs | Qjojh

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Mrs. Preenet Kaur Honorable Minister of State for External Affairs Minister of State for External Affairs Mrs. Preenet Kaur graced the closing ceremony of the 1st Pravasi Film Festival by expressing her hopes that the cultural exchanges between Indians and those of Indian origin staying abroad would increase. She also assured that her Ministry would do everything to facilitate the process. She reiterated the fact that the aim of holding such film festivals is to give the targeted audience a true picture of India and its ancient civilization. She also recognized and appraised the superior performance of the recipients as individuals and as the teams working Mrs. Preneet Kaur giving award to Sangeeta Dutta

with them.

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Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ Honorable Chief Minister, Uttarakhand Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal embellished the Pravasi Film Festival by his presence during the closing ceremony of the event. He expressed the hope that the non-resident Indians were spreading a positive message about the country all over the world, and were also familiarizing those in their countries of residence with the salient features of Indian culture. He also invited all NRIs to a place full of natural beauty, so that they can utilise them as natural sets for their next films. He further said that the state was making all out efforts to provide all necessary facilities to the film makers. He said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand was blessed with pristine beauty and had immense potential for shooting of films. It had rare tourist destinations and places of pilgrimage, even better than Switzerland.

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Sharmila Tagore & Soha Ali Khan Mother-daughter duo of veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan's Life Goes On ( directed by Sangeeta Dutta), was not only the opening film of the First Pravasi Film Festival, but it also went on to bag the best Feature Film Award. Speaking about the film, Tagore said that the film was a journey into the mind of a woman who has to bear the burden of being both a wife and a daughter, and at times a very lonely woman. Soha said that she "quite" liked herself on the screen this time. Speaking on the film, Soha said that, "this film is very personal to me. People have been approaching with scripts to cast me and amma together, but this was one film I wanted to do desperately. I am glad I got a Attentive eyes of mother-daughter duo

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Basu Chatterje Eminent filmmaker and the face behind the heydays detective series Byomkesh Bakshi, Basu Chatterje (head of the Jury for feature films) said that it was important for a filmmaker to identify the audience he or she wants to cater to. He expressed his feelings that his own films had come at a time when the audiences wanted a break from the commercial cinema. Wondering about what exactly encompasses NRI cinemas, he said: "What is a NRI film? It has blurring lines of defining it. Nationality changes over so many countries and the plot may also cover different countries." Basu Chatterje felicitating Meera Nair

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Meera Nair Expressing her gratitude towards such a noble initiative, eminent filmmaker Meera Nair said that she was "very glad to be here at this festival (Pravasi Film Festival), since it is this society and culture that I seek to portray in my films." Veteran of majestic pieces of films like The Namesake, Monsoon Wedding and Amelia, she said that her "mantra is that the more local, authentic and truthful a film is to its roots, the larger is its universal appeal." On being asked about how she saw the Indian film market, Nair replied, "For me, it's very important to have an Indian audience. I'm rooted here in many ways. My films may be very worldly but they are after all human stories. So for me audience here is vital."

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Deepa Mehta "So I feel complete when I make a film I can 'smell'," said eminent filmmaker Deepa Mehta when she expressed that in her earlier years while staying overseas, she could not relate to the foreign characters. Pointing towards the celluloid frames from the mainstream part, she said that the acceptance levels had changed all over the world and people overseas related better to the mainstream than to the art cinema from the Bollywood. On being asked why she picks dark subjects while revealing her next project, she said that this was not true and subjects she did not know about fascinated her a lot. On being asked why her films are Diasporaoriented, she said that its not that she had not made films on topics apart from the Diaspora community, but the fact is that "I was myself so bored of Deepa Mehta sharing thoughts with Rahul Rawail

watching them. In fact, I would recommend that all of you should also

not watch them." Expressing her inner feelings, she said that "we are like children who have left their mother and gone away. And we keep coming back because the mother is so good and pulls us back."

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Prakash Jha "The commendable service being done by The Pravasi Today Group is worthy of sincere appreciation", were the wordings of well-known filmmaker Prakash Jha, when asked about this earnest goahead in the form of the First Pravasi Film Festival. He also asked the NRI filmmakers to tap the fledgling Indian cinema market, which is on the cusp of change every now and then. Praising the group of NRI filmmakers, Jha said that it is of paramount necessity that people residing in India should know about the social and cultural lifestyle of their counterparts in various parts of the world.

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Manoj Bajpai Prominent actor Manoj Bajpai was incessantly associated with the Pravasi Film Festival from the scratch. Expressing his hopes from the Festival he said that it is very important to have this festival every year. "We must associate new people connected with the film world to give the festival a colourful flavor," added Bajpai. "This is just the beginning. In the coming years, it will get bigger and better." He said that the festival was a huge success as far as he was concerned. "It was a good launching pad for NRI or Person of Indian Origin filmmakers who have shown there is more to the sentiments, emotions and life of Indians living away from their motherland. In this globalised Manoj Bajpai with Rahul Dev and Anuranjan Jha

world the boundary lines between countries are blurring and a new cross cultural cinema has emerged," added Bajpai.

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Rahul Rawail Jury member and senior filmmaker Rahul Rawail called upon the film industry in India to support the Pravasi Film Festival initiative and referred to the affinity in themes. He also added that women appeared to be doing very well as far as NRI filmmakers are concerned; with Mira Nair, Deepa Mehta, Gurinder Chadha, and now Sangeeta Dutta dominating the domain. He also felt that the Festival should be held in Mumbai as that the NRI films being shown in the capital city are made accessible to the distributors and buyers as well. He advised the NRI filmmakers of not only having the Indian markets in their mind while making their films, as that would hamper them selling their films in the overseas. "It's a great beginning and needs to be expandedâ&#x20AC;Ś it is important that Indians watch films made by

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NRIs and understand how thry perceive things," added Rawail.

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Pooja Kumar Mathur

While discussing about Flavours, a debut project by Raj Nidimoru, and an official selection at the Cairo, Milan and Bangkok film festivals, Former Miss India-USA Pooja Kumar Mathur said that "there are many untold stories about Indian-Americans, especially women, and how they interact with the American community." She also confessed that it is difficult to find distributors for films made by non-resident Indians. But in the same breath she also sounded pessimistic while saying that, "but you mustn't forget that it took Meera Nair 20 long years to establish herself. After Slumdog Millionaire won the Oscars and became a rage across the globe, there is a ray of hope for Indian filmmakers abroad." On the other hand, American Desi girl Purva Bedi, who inaugurated the four-day festival with Deepa Mehta summed up her sentiments on the question of being an NRI as: "I didn't want to be called an NRI. But I realize now that we are different, children who have left home. Coming to India is like coming back to a mother's home. Bedi said that she had found it very challenging to give her character (in Extrospection) a new identity as she played a Tamil woman without knowing the language or the culture since she is of north Indian parent-

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Sonali Kulkarni Speaking about Gulabari (directed by eminent poet Ashok Chakradhar), Bollywood actor Sonali Kulkarni confessed that she "didn't understand why the director was making me play that character but today when I watched it at Pravasi Film Festival, I felt proud of my work." She said that she got very emotional while watching the film. Summing up the initiative by The Pravasi Today Group, she said that such events should be encouraged so that hitherto unknown things could be brought into the fore.

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Patrons & Supporters Sushil Bubna

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Sangeeta seamlessly blends didactic tenor with stark reality and comic relief

A rollercoaster called LIFE Tolstoy laid the epigram ‘And life goes on’ in his War and Peace. Its universal candour lapping up all vicissitudes find cinema-verite like ‘Life goes on’ riveting on its viewers. A Pravasi Indian embattles volatile existence for a foothold. Often his set of credoes congeals into more morbid form. Londonbased director Sangeeta Datta takes delight in imaging warped psyche caught between two cultures. The esoteric cast of Om Puri, Sharmila Tagore and her whittled chip Soha Ali Khan pulls the strings on its viewers. Puri stands out as the alter ego of his protégé Girish Karnad, a professionally successful man; yet falls prey to some morbid credos and parochial views that cocks-up his filial ties proving detrimental to his family. This didactic tenor exposes chink in the armour of all and sundry however established one may be, and so the dire need to placate these deficits towards holistic benefits to reap optimal effects. Karnad has ever been a virtuoso actor to bring out the nuances of mental perplexity and predicament. This portrayal of self-atrocious process remains an eye-opener. In the film, the father vehemently reacts to smoother out his daughter’s beatnik sense perceptions but for the timely intervention of Puri, the impasse gets bailed out. Puri plays a sensitive role in his epic style of grin and bear panache working out a strategy most laudable. Soha remains a femme terrible, stereotype of youth crabbiness and revelry who is least concerned of rift between religions. A sudden death in the PRAVASI TODAY | FEBRUARY 2010

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family starts a six-day ordeal till the day of funeral. So many things have to be learnt and unlearnt by various members. Even Puri at a critical juncture loses balance to finally gain his composure. Sangeeta makes a realistic depiction of windfalls and pitfalls that may befall in such situation. Family obligations over personal pursuits of profession may be right to some while to others the other way round. The plot squared plethora of such dilemmas. The settings of the film are realistic that every Diaspora hits upon to reckon as barking up the wrong tree. Biting dust in an alien land skews his perceptions finally to get steamrolled into perspicacity. A life ought to exude resilience and not succumb to adversity and neither should its ephemeral nature deter the effervescence of life. Sangeeta seamlessly blends didactic tenor with stark reality and comic relief. Karnad’s aversion towards Islam stems out of past events of Indo-Pak partition. The cast is very well-chosen. The film is bound to strike chord with Bengali community though others would not be left in the lurch. RATNADEEP BANERJI

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Tell us something about your company. I have been in this industry for last 28 years and started with importing and trading of electronics goods. I started manufacturing activities in India in 2004 and launched my brand Markson on 19th January, 2008 in collaboration with a UK based company which helps us in designing the products we manufacture in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Our manufacturing facility at Uttarakhand uses Fuji NXT machines for mounting of surface mounted components that can manufacture sophisticated Printed Circuit Boards for products like Mobile Telephones and LCD Televisions.

Sunil Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director of Markson Company, opens up before PRAVASI TODAY about his entity and products

We have an edge over China in terms of quality of products

mum customer satisfaction is my motto.

What are the electronic items you manufacture? What are your futuristic plans? We are presently manufacturing colour televisions, LCD televisions, DVD players, home theatre systems in our manufacturing facilities and within a short span of 1 Â˝ years, we have launched Markson mobile telephones during the current festival season. We plan to introduce air conditioners, washing machines and economically priced Laptops in the next financial year. What is the USP of your product? According to me, the USP of my products is customer satisfaction and the after-sales-service that we provide. To me, after-sales-service means a lot as every customer whether small or big, has a right to get prompt and efficient service. To achieve maxi-

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Why have you chosen Shatrughan Sinha as your brand ambassador? Shatrughan Sinha has been a very old and dear friend of mine and has a charismatic personality and is very popular particularly in the northern part of India where we have initially launched our products. All the products that we manufacture have a special feature of good sound quality and I co-relate that with the super rich voice quality of Sinha. Wherever I have launched my product, Sinha has been a great support. According to you what would be the position of India as a market in coming future? I see a bright future for India. Customers and many leading multi national companies who have set up base have confidence in the manufacturing infrastructure already available here. We have an edge over China in terms of quality of products. Of course, infrastructure needs to be improved particularly in terms of material handling at ports and connectivity in terms of roads available so far. The Government is already working to improve infrastructure in these two fields. Another factor that needs to be addressed is of high taxation whether direct or indirect. However, the Government is already apprised of the situation and the industry is eagerly waiting for introduction of GST. ! 41 Ă§oklh VqMs | Qjojh

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Noteworthy NRI Cases FALSE WILL AND FABRICATED RECORD ENTRIES In a very interesting case, the share of our client in the ancestral coparcenary property of his deceased father was taken over by his brother on the basis of a false and fabricated will. The client was residing in Canada, whereas the property and the client's brother were based in India. The latter threatened to alienate the land in dispute on the basis of frivolous entries made in his favour in the Revenue Records. The client had lost all hopes of recovering his property. He then contacted us for legal advice and we assured him of our best possible efforts in the case. We on behalf of our client filed a suit for declaration praying for the following reliefs: 1. That the plaintiff be declared as the lawful owner of his share of the ancestral coparcenary property, on the basis of his birth right in such property as a coparcener. 2. That the alleged will be declared as a fabricated document and the entries made in the Revenue records on the basis of such will be held as illegal

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and inoperative against the plaintiff with respect to his rights in the property in dispute. Apart from this, we also prayed for a decree for grant of permanent injunction restraining the defendant from alienating or encumbering in any manner the property in issue. The reliefs so requested by us were granted in favour of our client. The purported will was held to be null and void and our client was declared to be the lawful owner of the property in question.

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Pravasi Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal expert presents a few sample cases that involve NRIs and the financial nittygritty of their financial affairs

EVICTION OF PROPERTY Our client was a 56 year old qualified doctor, practicing in the United States. She was the owner and landlord of a shop-cum-flat in Chandigarh which was in possession of the tenants on rent. Being an Indian citizen our client desired to come back to India and intended to run her own clinic in the nonresidential portion of the premises in question. She required the possession of her property for bona fide needs of occupation and residence but the tenants refused to vacate it. To help her out of this we filed an Ejectment petition under Section 13 of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act for ejection of the tenants from the said property on the following grounds: 42 Ă§oklh VqMs | Qjojh

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FORGED POWER OF ATTORNEY In a very challenging case pertaining to forged Power of Attorney, our client was a non-resident Indian residing in the United Kingdom. He was the owner of a three-storey residential building in India with full proprietary rights thereof on freehold basis. A close relative of our client, who was in physical possession of this building, entered into an Agreement to Sell the said property on the basis of a General Power of Attorney purported to be executed in favour of him by our client. But our client contended that he had at no point of time executed any such General Power of Attorney and as such the same was fictitious, forged and fraudulent. On behalf of our client we moved the Court for the following reliefs through a Suit for Declaration: 1. That the General Power of Attorney alleged to be executed by the plaintiff in favour of the defendant is a forged, inoperative and non-est document. 2. Consequently, the agreement to sell the said property, executed by the defendant on the basis of the said General Power of Attorney is void and has no binding effect on the proprietary rights of the plaintiff. 3. Defendants have no right whatsoever to claim any interest in the suit property or and as such they are trespassers over the said property through wrongful possession of it. 4. Permanent Injunction restraining the defendants from handing over the possession of the suit property to anyone. The Court decreed the suit in favour of our

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client and held that the alleged Power of Attorney was illegal and inoperative and as such the defendants had no right to interfere in the possessory or ownership rights our client qua the property in dispute.

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1. Non payment of rent by the tenants. 2. Tenants being guilty of change of user of the premises in violation of the local bye-laws. 3. Tenants being guilty of committing a number of acts impairing the value and utility of the premises in question. 4. Bona fide requirement of the premises for own use of the petitioner. The Ejectment Petition was accepted by the Courts and through an Ejection Order the tenants were directed to put the petitioner in possession of the property in issue.

DIVORCE In one of the matrimonial cases handled by our lawyers, our client was a resident of a village in northern India. She got married to a US resident in March 1999. Their marriage was solemnized according to Hindu rites at Ludhiana and was got duly registered under the Hindu Marriage Act. Till April, the husband and wife lived together in India and thereafter both of them left for the US, the husband on a work visa and his wife on a dependant visa. On reaching the US, the husband told our client that he wanted to severe his wedlock with her as was in a relationship with another girl. He abused and insulted her in every possible manner and meted out acts of mental and physical cruelty to her. Shortly thereafter, the husband abandoned the matrimonial home, leaving our client all alone abroad. Due to the acts of cruelty of her husband our client suffered from depression for which she had to take medical treatment at her own cost. Being not very conversant with the legal procedures pertaining to matrimonial reliefs, our client contacted us from the US and narrated her woes. We immediately advised her to move the Indian Courts for divorce. On basis of the above facts we filed a petition for divorce under section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act on behalf of her. We pleaded that: 1. The husband had deserted his wife for the last more than two years without any reasonable cause or reason. 2. The husband had treated his wife with cruelty of the gravest nature which caused a reasonable apprehension in the mind of the petitioner that it would be injurious to live with him. 3. The marriage had broken down irretrievably and there is no chance of reconciliation between the parties.

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Test Cricket Not Only Lives, But Thrives Test cricket, recently derided as a dull and old-fashioned version of a game that is being changed beyond recognition by the dictates of big money and the entertainment market, has surprisingly managed to not only hold its own, but also prove its detractors wrong, as Pravasi Today's cricket expert finds out... PRAVASI TODAY | FEBRUARY 2010

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he recent Test series between International teams around the world has demonstrated beyond doubt the attraction, passion and the fascination that Test cricket holds for cricket fans all round the globe and quite nonchalantly holds its own in the midst of fierce competition from the shorter forms of the game. Even the players who stand to make far too much money far too easily and indeed quickly in Twenty/20 tournaments admit to Test cricket having that unparalleled joy and charm missing in the shorter and faster versions of the game. The recently concluded series between England and South Africa had all the essential ingredients that the crowds have come to expect over the years from Test Cricket - excitement, tension and extreme competitiveness. Neither side prepared to give an inch to the opposition. It may have changed the definition of good old fashioned sporting spirit and cricket being a gentlemen's game but with the change of culture in the society in general, this was bound to happen. The batsmen may not walk by themselves when out but at least, they don't stand on the pitch arguing with the umpires and making impolite gestures as happens for example, in football. However, the game has still maintained its old adage - the game of glorious uncertainties, and the ding dong battle for supremacy between the two teams proved that point beyond question. The series between Australia and Pakistan showed for the umpteenth time the fighting spirit that the Australian team possesses and its never-say-die determination. They have proved this time and time again, but never so conclusively and stylishly as they did by winning the second Test after being in such a hopeless situation that even their most ardent fans wouldn't have given them a chance in hell and the result seemed a foregone conclusion. But Mike Hussey and the Australian bowlers had different ideas and pulled themselves up to turn the impending defeat into a sensational victory that only Australia seems to be capable of achieving. Amazingly, despite so much opposition to Test cricket from different corners, the matches both in Australia and South Africa were played to packed houses. Even the series between India and Bangladesh was

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not without spice and spine. Contrary to Virendra Sehwag's impolite and incorrect estimation of Bangladesh being an ordinary team, the hosts fought tooth and nail with the team rated to be number one in the world and gave them a scare they are not likely to forget in a hurry. Once again, it was the redoubtable hero of Indian cricket - Sachin Tendulkar - who rescued the team from the depths of disaster to a place of reasonable safety where the players were able to regroup and perform somewhere to their true potential. All this goes to prove that Test cricket is very much alive and kicking and with tender loving care and slight adjustment, should enjoy a long and healthy life. One point that comes instantly to mind is the duration. Unless interrupted by the weather, not many games seem to stretch to five days. So the duration can conveniently be reduced to 4 days. The Test format seems to have profited from the shorter forms in the sense that there is hardly a dull moment in the game. Even Bangladesh, despite losing the first Test maintained a faster scoring rate and their exciting wicket keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim managed to score a century in 114 balls - the fastest by a Bangladeshi batsman, which was quite commendable under the circumstances. I feel that the above example should remove all niggling doubts about the Test cricket being on its last legs and with the popularity it is enjoying all over the world at present I have an uncanny feeling that Chris Gayle may not have his wish of seeing Test Cricket die fulfil in his lifetime !!!! K. K. SRIVASTAVA

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One-stop spot: Hazaribag

mpenetrable forests, serpentine roads, serene environment, calm climate. These are the things one looks for while on a run away from the kerfuffle of a clamoured city. Then move to Hazaribag, a place where you can always be on cloud nine, said a friend of mine. "You can always find yourself walking on air while visiting various picturesque spots in Hazaribag", he said. To pacify

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my inquisitiveness, I started searching for various scenic beauties, and could not stop myself paying an indelible visit to the land of thousand gardens. Although this conversation and my trip to Hazaribag dates roughly a long time back, I still cannot erase those riveting records from my memory's album. Rich in flora and fauna, Hazaribag's tranquil surroundings makes it one of the busiest spots in Jharkhand. Being a part of the Chotanagpur plateau, the place is adorned with plateaus, mountains, valleys, and of course swathes of forests. The place is also known for its health resorts too. Its nomenclature owes its credit to the 45 per cent of the region being covered with dense forests. The land of Hazaribag is also an abode to several ores and minerals, with mica and coal counted as the prominent ones. The climate is also favourable for the tourists thronging here throughout the year. Hazaribag is home to some of the most famous tourist spots not only in the eastern part of India, but also along the entire length and breadth of the country. So, let us start a pleasure trip in the land of thousand gardens.

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Jharkhand is a perfect destination for those tourists who want to come out of the quilts during the winters, finds AMIT GUIN

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large fair is held here. Surajkund is also in the list of those tourists who love to travel during the winters because of its hot spring. Raj Derwah, located in the middle of the Hazaribag National Park is a hotcake-like spot amongst the visitors. Although shooting is strictly impermissible here, the scenic bungalow located about six kilometers from Hazaribag-Barhi road is a nice hang-out place here. Despite the absence of electricity and cooking facilities in the bungalow, a large number of tourists pay a visit to catch a coup d'oeil of the beautiful water tower here. Some other spots worth a visit include the famous Tilaiya and Konar dams; the Canary and Silwar hills. Lying on Barakar river, around 130 miles above its embracing spot with Damodar, Tilaiya was the first multi-purpose dam built by Damodar Valley Corporation. The dam and its nearby greenery and low-lying hills are counted amongst the favourable destinations for the vacationers. Along with this, terrace gardens and Picnic Island with motorboats and swimming spots nearby the dam remain thickly populated during the vacation periods. The Konar dam is well known for a small settlement nearby thronged with numerous trees by the DVC authorities. Situated about 51 kilometers southeast of Hazaribag, the dam also doubles up as a picnic spot. The Canary hill, situated around three kilometers from Hazaribag, is niche to a Dak Bungalow along with a beautiful picnic spot nearby. A nearby forest is frequented by wild animals, a cynosure of the tourists' eyes. The Silwar hill is home to a number of old images of various gods. It is said that a temple was constructed here where idols of Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra were set up. The place is now also known as 'Jagannath Dham' by the devotees. Hazaribag, thus, metamorphoses itself into a onestop destination for adventure, wildlife and religious tourists in Jharkhand. One can easily spend a pie of their quality time and jaunt out for an expedition to this land of thousand forests.

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Hazaribag is the host to one of the most enthralling and captivating national parks in the country. Spread over an area of 150 square miles with a dedicated right-free forest covering 80 square miles, the park is embellished with a plethora of flora and fauna. With the presence of wild bears, nilgai (blue bull), chital (axis deer), tigers, bears, it turns out to be a precise destination for wildlife tourists and ecolovers. One can also look for some of the best tropical woodlands and grassy meadows inside the premises of the park. Apart from the National Park, one can always pay visit to the Hazaribag lake and the nearby Swarna Jayanti Park and a famous cafeteria tucked nearby. Hazaribag is also a perfect destination for religious tourism. The famous temple of Chhinnamastka Devi, located at the cuddling point of rivers Damodar and Behra, is thickly populated with devotees throughout the year, paying their respect to the idols of Maa Kali, Hanuman, Surya Dev, and Ashtdhari. A large fair is also held every year on vernal equinox (Makar Sankranti). The illustrious 400-year old Bhadrakali temple is situated approximately 60 kilometers from the district headquarters in Itkhori. Considered to be an important religious place for Shaivites, Vaishnavites, Buddhists and Jains, Gomed stoneconstructed idol of Maa Bhadrakali could be spotted in the temple. A large number of other religious ceremonies are held throughout the year. A sixkilometer travel away from Hazaribag on the Barkagaon road will bring one to an ancient temple of Lord Narsingh (Lord Vishnu). A large assemblage of devotees throngs this temple during Kartik Purnima (full moon day in the auspicious month of Kartik) too. The place is host to temples of Dashawatar, Surya Dev, Maa Kali, and Hanuman also. Located 60 kilometers from Hazaribag, Surajkund is known for its two hot and one cold spring. The temperature of water in the hot springs is 169-190 degree Fahrenheit or 87 degree Celsius. The spring is thought out to be one of the hottest hot water springs in India. Due to high sulphur content in the water, it is also considered to have curative power. There are five other kunds namely Surya Kund, Lakshman Kund, Brahm Kund, Ram Kund and Sita Kund in the proximity of Surajkund. A Durga temple in the vicinity of the place is also known for its vast gathering. On the auspicious occasion of vernal equinox, a

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MANAS In Enjoyable Brief

Name of the Book: The Spirit of Ramcharit Manas Publisher: Akshay Prakashan, Ansari Rd, New Delhi-2 Edited by: Dr. Aruna Sitesh Pages: 282 Price: Rs 300

Ramcharit Manas, the magnum opus by Tulasidas, is known allover India and is literally a household name along the Hindi belt in the north region. It has been translated over and again in almost all Indian languages, and English, with probably a record

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The book has succeeded in its goal of maximum accessibility by maintaining the cogency of the Epic, finds Dr. Vinita Sinha

number of copies sold ever since the evolution of printing technology. We know that when the thousands of poor Indians were taken away to far off lands like Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad, more than a century ago, by the British to work as farm labour there, the one book they carried with them along with their measly belongings was a pocket edition of Ramcharit Manas. And even after a century of the influence of the alien local language and culture, it still occupies a place in their prayer rooms. What prompted Dr. Aruna Sitesh to wield her pen on such oftrepeated subject? We all are well aware of her interest in English literature, as a teacher for 3-4 decades and as a creative writer of repute of Hindi fiction. But, what could be so novel in this subject that motivated her to produce this book? But soon my query was answered. The blurb clearly stated that it was an "abridged version of Ramcharit Manas for a growing section of the present-day reader, both in India and abroad, characterized by preference for English language and shortage of time." But preparing an abridged version of an Epic written originally in Avadhi and venerated by millions and millions for centuries is no less a challenging job. Some ardent devotees could wonder how a single word could be dropped without distorting the text they revere and consecrate? But the preface adequately explains the grounds on which the work was done i.e. prudent pruning of the original in a manner that retains the flavor of the original and keeps intact the moral, ethical, literary and aesthetic content of Manas which lends it the semblance of a scripture. It fact the work carried out to abridge the Manas was originally carried out by Dr. Sitesh Alok which was published as Manas Mangal, in Hindi some time ago. And convinced by its approach and the outcome, Dr. Aruna Sitesh decided to render it into english for the benefit of wider readership. It is unfortunate that this work (her sixteenth book) could not be published during her lifetime and was released only on her first death anniversary. As a translator, Dr Sitesh has succeeded in maintaining the readability and cogency of the original poetic narrative to make it more accessible and enjoyable to a reader not imbued with poetic sensibility and metaphorical idiom employed by Tulasidas. The glossary of places, rivers, words etc. at the end adds immense value to the volume and will certainly be of great help to the readers, particularly those not so familiar with Indian culture. Altogether the readers, I believe, will feel rewarded when they go through this well-meant, well translated and well-produced version of the time tested epic. !

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KNIGHTHOOD FOR BRITAIN'S FIRST INDIANORIGIN JUDGE

SHRAWAN KUMAR BAGS CANADA'S HIGHEST CIVILIAN AWARD

The 79-year-old upfront and forthright Indianorigin judge Mota Singh was named for a knighthood in the British Queen's New Year's Honours List. Henceforth to be known as Sir Mota Singh, he was knighted for his "services to the administration of justice, community relations, and to the voluntary sector." After becoming the first Asian judge in Britain IN 1982, he hit the headlines owning to his appearance in his turban rather than the usual wig. He has also criticized the US-led war on terror too in an address at the US embassy in London.

RAJIV SHAH US' RELIEF COORDINATOR TO HAITI After being sworn in as head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), American President Barack Obama has named Rajiv Shah for the pivotal task of acting as the coordinator for US' relief and rescue mission in the quake shattered Haiti. Speaking while disclosing the decision, Obama said: "To ensure that we coordinate our effort, going forward, I have designated the Administrator of the US Agency for International Development Rajiv Shah, to be our government's unified disaster coordinatorâ&#x20AC;ŚI have directed my administration to respond with swift, coordinated and aggressive effort to save lives." Over one lakh people are feared to be dead of the catastrophic earthquake hitting Haiti on January 12.

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An alumnus of the prestigious Allahabad University, Shrawan Kumar, has been conferred with Canada's highest civilian award The Order of Canada-for his research on workplace injury and the spine at the University of Alberta. Conferring the award, Governor General Michaelle Jean said that he has been chosen for "his contributions to the field of rehabilitation, ergonomics, in Canada and abroad notably in his research and teachings on the causation, prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries". Jubilated over the award, Kumar said: "I feel honoured as well as humbled by the award."

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LAUREL FOR THAILAND BASED INDIAN Shivnath Rai Bajaj, chairman of Thailand based Diwanchand Group has been awarded with the fifth Bharatvanshi Gaurav Samman. The award was presented by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj. The award carried a citation, a shawl, and a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh. A well known entrepreneur, Bajaj had served as the president of the IndiaThai Chamber of Commerce. He was also a committee member of the Board of Trade and had also assisted the Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge for many years. Apart from being a successful entrepreneur, he has also served the community through various humanitarian services.

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Acquisition of Immovable

Property by NRIs & PIOs in India

RIs and PIOs can acquire residential and commercial property in India, though holding agricultural land, plantations and farmhouses is not allowed by the Government of India. Resident Indians owning such property must inform

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the RBI if and when they acquire citizenship of another country... With the real estate market in India slated to multiply four fold by 2010 to $45-50 billion, it is not surprising that foreign investors are eager to share the gains from an investment in the country. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), investment in Indian real estate is monetarily rewarding and emotionally gratifying, as it helps maintain bonds with their homeland. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed norms and issued simple guidelines for the convenience of NRIs and PIOs wishing to invest in Indian realty under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. NRIs and PIOs can acquire residential and commercial property in India, though holding agricultural land, plantations and farmhouses is not allowed by the Government of India. Resident Indians owning such property must inform the RBI if and when they acquire citizenship of another

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NRIs and PIOs can acquire residential and commercial property in India, though holding agricultural land, plantations and farmhouses is not allowed by the Government of India. Resident Indians owning such property must inform the RBI if and when they acquire citizenship of another country...

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Acquisition of Immovable Property by Inheritance In case of inheritance of agricultural land or planta-

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country. NRIs and PIOs are also eligible to inherit or be gifted property in India, and in turn, can sell, gift or transfer such immovable assets to resident Indians, NRIs or PIOs. However, persons of Indian origin residing in Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Afghanistan, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan are not permitted to own or acquire any kind of property in India. PIOs in this category can only reside on rented property, subject to a maximum lease of 5 years. As far as foreign direct investment goes, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry relaxed its policies in March 2005, and investment from NRIs falls within its purview. Barring a few sectors, 100% investment is allowed under the automatic route from foreign and/or NRI investors. FDI flows are welcomed in building up infrastructure in urban locations, and Special Economic Zones, Export-Oriented Units, industrial parks, hardware and software technology parks have been permitted under the automatic route for 100% investment. NRIs and PIOs have been offered additional entry options to invest in Indian firms or proprietary concerns on a non-repatriation basis through their NRE Account, FCNR Account or NRO accounts. In case they wish to avail of repatriation benefits government approval is required for the same.

tion or farmhouse property, the RBI has to be informed. Citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, China, Iran, Nepal or Bhutan are not permitted to acquire or transfer property in India. Only a lease rental of less than 5 years is allowed for such persons. P.T. BUREAU

ACQUISITION OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY IN INDIA WHO CAN PURCHASE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY IN INDIA? Under the general permission available, the following categories can freely purchase immovable property in India: i) Non-Resident Indian (NRI) that is a citizen of India resident outside India ii) Person of Indian Origin (PIO) that is an individual (not being a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh or Sri Lanka or Afghanistan or China or Iran or Nepal or Bhutan), who 1. At any time, held Indian passport, or 2. Who or either of whose father or grandfather was a citizen of India by virtue of the Constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955). The general permission, however, covers only purchase of residential and commercial property and not for purchase of agricultural land / plantation property/farmhouse in India.

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Commonwealth UK Scholarships for Indian Students

Duration • 1 year- in case of Post-graduation • 1yr- clinical Training • 3 yrs- in case of PhD. Nominations • 55 (22 are for PhD. and 33 for Master’s Programme including one year clinical training in Medical field) Notification • Employment News / leading newspapers General Requirements and Value of Scholarships Indian nationals residing in India. The applications will normally be accepted from those candidates

Subjects Medicine (UK) Cancer Research (including Cancer epidemiology); Cardiology, Gynecology, Medicine and Dentistry. Scholarships are assigned for project oriented training in higher techniques and methodology and are not for generalised training/studies leading to a degree or diploma. Engineering & Technology • Electronics; • Environmental Studies; • Remote Sensing Technology; • Communication Engineering; • Bio-Technology/Biochemical Engineering; • Robotics. Science (Pure & Applied) • Mathematics; • Molecular Biology; • Physics and Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/ Medicinal Chemistry). • Agriculture & Allied Fields • Animal Husbandry; • Agronomy and Forestry. Humanities & Social Sciences • History;

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• Sociology; • Management Studies; • Fine Art (including Western Painting, Art History, Graphic Design and Sculpture); Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Computer Application, Law and English.

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Level of Study • Clinical Training in case of Medical field; • Post-graduation; PhD.

who have graduated first Master’s degree as per requirement within the last ten years as on October of the in-take year. Scholarships cover tourist-class air passage (both ways) fee, adequate maintenance and other allowance.

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For students who are desirous of pursuing their studies in the UK, the British Government provides financial aid through its Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the British Councils worldwide. Besides this, there are several other private organisations, which provide aid to international students who wish to study in the UK. There are also the Commonwealth UK Scholarships for Indian Students, the details of which are presented below:

Qualifications and Experience The candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium. • For Master’ Degree: One must have completed Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above indicated subject fields securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Sciences group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Science and Agriculture group. Candidates should give a one-page academic justification for pursuing Master’s Degree course in the UK. • For PhD: One must have completed Master’s Degree in one of the subject fields indicated above securing 55% marks in Humanities and Social Sciences group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group with two years teaching/research or practical experience after obtaining postgraduate degree relating to the opted field of study. !

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oklh fQYe fo/kk dh 'kq:vkr dksbZ cgqr iqjkuh ughaA ehjk uk;j] nhik esgrk] xqfjUnj pM~<k dh fQYesa fiNys 5&7 lky ls gh ppkZ esa vkb±A ij lSadM+ksa ,sls ys[kd] fuekZrk] funZs'kd gSa] tks çoklh gSa ftuds ikl dksbZ ckr] dksbZ fopkj gS tks mUgsa gkaV djrk gS] tks mUgsa lksus ugha nsrk] tks mUgsa fot;qy ds ek/;e ls ckr dgus dks çsfjr djrk gS] fcuk cktkj ds cktkj esa mrjus dh lykg nsrk gSA ,d tquwu gS] ,d is'ku gS ftlds pyrs ;g çoklh fQYe cukrs gSaA ij ;g dksbZ O;fDr dk 'kkSd ugha gSA ;g çokl esa ekuo ds LoHkko vkSj fHkUu vkSj u;h ifjfLFkr;ksa esa mlds la?k"kks± dk fp=.k gSA vxj bls çksRlkfgr ugha fd;k x;k rks ;g fopkj cht :i esa gh dky dofyr gks tk,axsA fdrus fopkj tUe ysus ls igys gh ej tk,axsA blds fy, ,d laxfBr vkSj O;ofLFkr ç;kl dh vko';drk gSA bldks ysdj çoklh fQYe QsfLVoy esa ,d iSuy fMLd'ku Hkh j[kh xbZA ,uvkjvkbZ flusek&jksM ,gsMA bl ppkZ ds fu"d"kks± dks MkW- /kuat; us vius ys[k esa çLrqr fd;k gSA blesa çoklh flusek dks ikfjHkkf"kr fd;k x;k gS lkFk gh çoklh flusek ds fodkl dh laLFkkRed vkSj laxBukRed fodkl ;k=k dk fp= çLrqr fd;k gSA blesa çoklh fQYe MsoysiesaV dkjiks'kZu ds fuekZ.k dh ckr dh xbZ gSA mlds dk;ks± dk o.kZu gSA mlds foÙkh; vk/kkj dh ckr gSA ;g ,d Loiu dh 'kq:vkr gSA ;g LoIu çoklh fQYe QsfLVoy esa ns[kk x;k] ;g egRoiw.kZ gSA ;g ,d foe'kZ dh 'kq:vkr gSA ;g foe'kZ ukSfl[k, vkSj Hkkoqd yksxksa }kjk ugha fd;k tk jgk cfYd ;g Loiu ehjk uk;j vkSj nhik esgrk tSls fnXxtksa dh mifLFkfr vkSj lkFkZd gLr{ksi ds chp ns[kk tk jgk gSA blesa cklq pVthZ] 'kehZyk VSxksj] v:.kk oklqnso] /kuta; dqekj vkSj jkgqy josy tSls yksxksa dk vuqHko 'kkfey gS blesa eukst cktis;h] lksgk vyh] lksukyh dqyd.khZ tSlh ubZ ih<+h dh yksdfç;rk dk rRo 'kkfey gSA çoklh VqMs bl LoIu esa Hkkxhnkj gksus dk U;kSrk nsrk gS vkSj ;g çokfl;ksa dks Hkkjr ls tksM+us ds cM+s miØe dk ,d vax gS] ftlds fy, ge lefiZr gSaA gka] ge bl ckr ij xoZ dj ldrs gSa fd blesa vfuy tks'kh] ines'k xqIr] fuf[ky dkSf'kd] fnO;k ekFkqj] frfr{kk] iadt nqcs] jkts'k tSu] ljkst 'kekZ] Hkkouk ikaMs dk Hkh fouez ;ksxnku gSA

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fiNys lEesyuksa ds eqdkcys T;knk QksdLM vthr f}osnh

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çèkkuea=h Hkkjrh; jktuhfr esa ,sls yksxksa dks Hkh 'kkfey djuk pkgrs gSa] ftudk Xykscy ,Dlikstj gksA mUgksaus dgk fd ftl rjg f'k{kk vkSj LokLF; ds {ks= esa çoklh Hkkjrh; ykSV jgs gSa vkSj vius yksxksa ds fy, dke dj jgs gSa] oSls gh jktuhfr ds {ks= esa Hkh çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dks vkuk pkfg,A

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Ajit Dwivedi.pmd

çèkkuea=h eueksgu flag us çèkkuea=h dh nwljh ikjh dh 'kq#vkr dh gS] mldh Nki bl vk;kstu ij Hkh fn[khA ;wih,&nks dh ljdkj vkus ds ckn ;g igyk vk;kstu FkkA viuh nwljh ikjh esa eueksgu flag us le; vkèkkfjr y{; fuèkkZfjr fd, gSaA lHkh ea=ky;ksa vkSj foHkkxksa dk ,tsaMk r; djk;k gSA vius dk;kZy; esa ijQkjesal eksfuVfjax ,aM boSyq,'ku flLVe cuk;k gSA ea=ky;ksa ds dkedkt dh fuxjkuh vkSj mudh fjiksVZ ysus ds fy, ,d vfèkdkjh fu;qDr fd;k gSA mudk tksj bl ckr ij gS fd gj foHkkx viuk y{; r; djs vkSj fuf'pr le; esa mls gkfly djsA mudh bl lksp dh Nki çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol 2010 ij fn[khA lkr ls ukS tuojh ;kuh rhu fnu rd pyus okys bl vk;kstu dk ,tsaMk çèkkuea=h us igys gh r; dj fn;k FkkA çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol dh 'kq#vkr gksus ls igys gh mUgksaus çkbe fefuLVlZ Xykscy ,Mokbtjh dkSafly vkWWQ vksojlht bafM;Ul dk xBu fd;k Fkk vkSj bldh igyh cSBd Hkh çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol ds ekSds ij gqbZA bl dkSafly esa çèkkuea=h] fons'k ea=h vkSj çoklh Hkkjrh; ekeyksa ds ea=h ds vykok ukscy iqjLdkj fotsrk veR;Z lsu ls ysdj txnh'k Hkxorh] dj.k fcfyeksfj;k] ,y,u feÙky] lSe fi=ksnk tSls yksx gSaA tSlk fd çèkkuea=h us vius mn~?kkVu Hkk"k.k esa gh crk fn;k fd bl dkSafly dh ehfVax esa mUgksaus 54 çoklh VqMs | Qjojh

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vxys 20 lky dk ,tsaMk j[k fn;k gSA nqfu;k ds lcls csgrjhu fnekx bl dkSafly esa gSa] rHkh çèkkuea=h us mEehn trkbZ fd ;g dkSafly bl ckr dh :ijs[kk r; dj nsxk fd vxys 20 lky esa Hkkjr dgka gksxk vkSj ljdkj f'k{kk ls ysdj LokLF; vkSj cqfu;knh <kaps ds fodkl esa D;k djsxhA le; vkèkkfjr y{; fuèkkZj.k bl lky ds çoklh fnol dh xaHkhjrk dks fn[kkrk gS vkSj bls fiNys reke vk;kstuksa ls vyx Hkh djrk gSA bl lky dk çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol ,d vkSj ek;us esa vyx gSA igys çoklh Hkkjrh; lEesyu ds le; ls ;g ckr py jgh gS fd çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dks ernku dk vfèkdkj fn;k tk,A bl egRokdka{kh ;kstuk dks Hkh ewrZ :i nsus dh cqfu;kn bl lEesyu esa çèkkuea=h us j[khA fl¼kar :i esa ftls dbZ lky igys Lohdkj dj fy;k x;k Fkk] mls O;kogkfjd cukus dh igy çèkkuea=h us dhA vius mn~?kkVu Hkk"k.k esa mUgksaus dgk gS fd vxys vke pquko rd çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dks ernku dk vfèkdkj fey tk,xkA bl ;kstuk ds dqN rduhdh vkSj dkuwuh igyw gSa] ftu ij fopkj djus dk dke dkuwu ea=h ohjIik eksbZyh dks lkSaik x;k gSA bl ;kstuk dk tks iqjkuk çLrko gS] mls gh Lohdkj fd;k tk,xk] ;k dksbZ u;k çLrko cusxk] bldk QSlyk dkuwu ea=ky; dks djuk gSA dqN çoklh Hkkjrh; iqjkus çLrko dh dqN phtksa dks cnyuk pkgrs gSaA os pkgrs gSa fd oksfVax ds le; cwFk ij l'kjhj ekStwn jgus ds çkoèkku dks cnyk tk, ;kuh mUgsa iksLVy cSysV ls oksfVax dh btktr feysA igys Hkh ;g ckr mBh Fkh ij rc bl vkèkkj ij bldk fojksèk gqvk Fkk fd nqfu;k ds nwljs dksus esa cSBk dksbZ vkneh tehuh jktuhfrd] lkekftd lPpkb;ksa ls :c: ugha gksrk] blfy, iksLVy cSysV ls mldh oksfVax dk dksbZ eryc ugha jg tk,xkA bl rjg ds dqN vkSj igyw gSa] ftudk lekèkku vxys pkj lky esa [kkstk tk,xkA mEehn djuh pkfg, fd dksbZ ,slk flLVe cusxk] ftldh enn ls çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa ds ernku dks T;knk lkFkZd cuk;k tk ldsA çèkkuea=h us vius Hkk"k.k esa dgk Hkh Fkk fd os pkgrs gSa fd fons'kksa esa cls Hkkjrh; Hkh ;g r; djus esa viuh Hkwfedk fuHkk,a fd Hkkjr dk 'kklu fdlds gkFk esa jgsA rHkh çèkkuea=h us ;g vuqjksèk Hkh fd;k fd çoklh Hkkjrh; vius ns'k esa vkdj jktuhfr esa 'kkfey gksaA blls ljdkj dh dbZ çkFkfedrk,a lkQ gksrh gSaA çèkkuea=h Hkkjrh; jktuhfr esa ,sls yksxksa dks Hkh 'kkfey djuk pkgrs gSa] ftudk Xykscy ,Dlikstj gksA mUgksaus dgk fd ftl rjg f'k{kk vkSj LokLF; ds {ks= esa çoklh Hkkjrh; ykSV jgs gSa vkSj vius yksxksa ds fy, dke dj jgs gSa] oSls gh jktuhfr ds {ks= esa Hkh çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dks vkuk pkfg,A mudh ;g vihy Hkh ,d [kkl lanHkZ esa bl ckj ds

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Ajit Dwivedi.pmd

çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol dh fo'ks"krk jghA ,d vkSj [kkl ckr bl ckj ds çoklh Hkkjrh; lEesyu dh ;g jgh fd blesa 'kk;n igyh ckj bUdywflousl ;kuh lexzrk ij dkQh tksj fn;k x;kA çoklh Hkkjrh; ekeyksa ds ea=h ok;ykj jfo us vius lekiu Hkk"k.k esa bl igyw dks gkbZykbV fd;kA bl ckj Hkkjr ljdkj us ges'kk dh rjg ;g vihy ugha tkjh dj nh fd çoklh Hkkjrh; viuh ekr`Hkwfe dh HkykbZ vkSj fodkl ds fy, dke djsaA Hkkjr esa vkdj fuos'k djsa vkfnA ljdkj us mUgsa ikVZuj cuus dk vkWWQj fn;kA mUgsa crk;k x;k fd fdl rjg ls Hkkjr esa csgrj fuos'k dh lcls T;knk laHkkouk,a gSaA çèkkuea=h us cqfu;knh <kaps ds fodkl ls ysdj 'ks;j cktkj rd esa fuos'k dh laHkkoukvksa ds ckjs esa crk;k] çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dh viuh ekr`Hkwfe ds çfr ftEesnkjh dk vglkl djk;k rks lkFk gh lkFk ,d ljdkj vkSj ,d ns'k ds :i esa vius nkf;Roksa dks Hkh js[kkafdr fd;kA ;g lgh gS fd çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol esa vkerkSj ij laiUu vkSj laHkzkar yksx gh Hkkx ysus vkrs gSaA cM+h la[;k Cyw dkWyj tkWc esa yxs Hkkjrh; bl lEesyu esa ugha vk ikrs gSaA çèkkuea=h us muds ;ksxnku vkSj mudh leL;kvksa dk ftØ

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dj viuh tokcnsgh dk ladsr Hkh ns fn;kA çèkkuea=h us dgk fd foÙk o"kZ 2007&08 esa fons'kksa ls Hkkjrh; is'ksojksa us tks 50 vjc MkWyj Hksts Fks muesa ls 40 Qhlnh fLdYM vkSj lsehfLdYM odZlZ us Hksts FksA çèkkuea=h us Hkkjrh; etnwjksa vkSj Nk=ksa dh lqj{kk ds fy, fd, tk jgs dkeksa dks Hkh js[kkafdr fd;k vkSj ;g Hkh crk;k fd vkfFkZd eanh dk f'kdkj gq, Hkkjrh;ksa ds fjlsVyesaV ds fy, ljdkj D;k dqN dj jgh gSA çoklh Hkkjrh; etnwjksa dh lqj{kk ds fy, Hkkjr ljdkj us dbZ ljdkjksa ds lkFk yscj ,xzhesaV fd, gSa vkSj çoklh Hkkjrh; ekeyksa ds ea=ky; us çoklh Hkkjrh; osyQs;j QaM Hkh LFkkfir fd;k gSA çèkkuea=h ls ysdj çoklh Hkkjrh; ekeyksa ds ea=h ok;ykj jfo rd us bu mik;ksa dks [kwc gkbZykbV fd;kA bldh otg ;g gS fd bl ckj dk çoklh Hkkjrh; lEesyu vkLVªsfy;k esa Hkkjrh; Nk=ksa] is'ksojksa vkSj etnwjksa ij gks jgs uLyh geys dh i`"BHkwfe esa vk;ksftr gqvk FkkA ns'k ds yksxksa esa

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Ajit Dwivedi.pmd

vHkh Hkh la'k; vkSj Hk; cjdjkj gS fd muds vius tks vkLVªsfy;k ;k nwljs ns'kksa esa dke dj jgs gSa] os lqjf{kr gSa ;k ughaA ljdkj us yksxksa dh bu fprkvksa dk Hkh tokc fn;k ljdkj dh vksj ls mBk, tk jgs dneksa ds ckjs esa crk;k HkhA rhu fnu ds bl vkBosa çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol lEesyu ds ckjs esa dgk tk ldrk gS fd ;g fiNys reke lEesyuksa ds eqdkcys T;knk QksdLM FkkA blesa çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa ls ge D;k mEehn djrs gSa] og cgqr Li"V Fkk vkSj ge mUgsa D;k ns ldrs gSa] ;g Hkh csgrj <ax ls ifjHkkf"kr FkkA bl ckr ls dksbZ budkj ugha dj ldrk fd çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa us nqfu;k ds eap ij Hkkjr dks lEeku fnykus esa cMh Hkwfedk fuHkkbZ gSA vesfjdk ls ysdj fczVsu o nwljs fodflr ;wjksih; ns'kksa vkSj ;gka rd dh NksVs&NksVs vfodflr ;k fodkl'khy ns'kksa esa Hkh çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa us viuh cqf¼ vkSj dkS'ky ls viuk Åapk eqdke cuk;k gSA Hkkjr dks viuh dwVuhfr esa rks bldk ykHk feyk gh gS] vkfFkZd fodkl esa bldk iwjk Qk;nk gqvk gSA Hkkjr dh vkokt fo'o eap ij è;ku ls lquh tk jgh gS] rks mlds ihNs Hkh çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dk cM+k ;ksxnku gSA bl ;ksxnku dks Lohdkj djus ds fy, gj lky çoklh Hkkjrh; lEeku fn;k tkrk gSA bl lky Hkh jk"Vªifr çfrHkk nsohflag ikfVy us vyx&vyx {ks= esa cM+h miyfCèk;ka gkfly djus okys çokfl;ksa dks ;g lEeku fn;kA ij bruk gh ugha gqvkA lEesyu ds igys ls gh çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dks Hkkjr ds lcls cM+s ukxfjd lEeku nsus dh rS;kjh Hkh py jgh FkhA rHkh çèkkuea=h dk;kZy; us iù iqjLdkjksa dk p;u djus okyh lfefr ds ikl çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa vkSj Hkkjrh; ewy ds ukxfjdksa ds ukeksa dh flQkfj'k Hksth FkhA çèkkuea=h dk;kZy; dh vksj ls Hksts x, lHkh 13 ukeksa dks iù iqjLdkjksa dh desVh us Lohdkj fd;k vkSj mUgsa iù iqjLdkj fn,A bu iqjLdkjksa ds tfj, Hkkjr us vius yksxksa dks lEekfur rks fd;k gh mUgsa T;knk viusiu ds lkFk vius ls tksM+k HkhA çoklh Hkkjrh; fnol dk fiNyk vk;kstu psUubZ esa gqvk FkkA nf{k.k ds pkj jkT;ksa rfeyukMq] vkaèkz çns'k] dsjy vkSj dukZVd fiNys nks n'kd esa Hkkjr esa gq, vkèkqfud fodkl dk 'kksdsl jgs gSaA bu pkj jkT;ksa ds çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa us nqfu;k ds ns'kksa esa Hkkjr dk uke jks'ku fd;k gSA muds çfr yxko vkSj lEeku n'kkZus ds fy, fiNyk lEesyu nf{k.k Hkkjr esa gqvk FkkA ij bl lky fQj bldk vk;kstu fnYyh esa gqvkA çoklh Hkkjrh; ekeyksa ds ea=ky;] fnYyh ljdkj vkSj lhvkbZvkbZ ds lg;ksx ls laiUu gq, bl vk;kstu esa dsaæ ljdkj ds eaf=;ksa vkSj 14 jkT;ksa ds eq[;eaf=;ksa ls çoklh Hkkjrh;ksa dh eqykdkr gqbZA mEehn gS fd vkus okys fnuksa esa Hkkjr vkSj blds çokfl;ksa ds chp lacaèkksa dh etcwrh ds u, jkLrs [kqysaxsA ! 56 çoklh VqMs | Qjojh

2010

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µ pkSa js pEiw! gekjh cxhph iS lcrs tknk rkdroj igyoku dkSu ,s\ py NksM+] vklikl ds bykd+s eSa bZ crk] lcrs tknk rkdroj balku dkSu\ µ balku dh ckr iwN jgs gks u ppk\ µ vkSj dk ftukcj dh iwN j, ,sa! µ ugha ppk] dqN balku dgs tkus okys yksxksa esa Hkh nfjans fNis gksrs gSa] mudh ckr rks ugha dj jgs u\ µ nfjanu rs gesa dk ercy! µ gka] vc eSa vkidh ckr dk tokc ns ldrk gwaA ekQ djuk] vkidh cxhph ij mlls cM+k rkdroj balku ugha gS] ftruk rkdroj balku eSa vHkh ns[k dj vk jgk gwaA gjI;kjh ds ?kjA µ vPNk! gjI;kjh ds ?kj dgka ds igyoku vk, ,sa js\ dk mej gks;xh mudh\ µ gjI;kjh dh iksrh gqbZ gS ppk] mez gS ,d eghukA µ rw rkS igyoku dh ckr dj j;kS vksA µ ppk ;dhu ekfu, mlls T;knk rkdroj balku iwjs bykd+s esa bl oDr dksbZ ugha gSA µ etkd erh uk djA µ nsf[k, ppk] uUgk cPpk ftl Hkh maxyh dks idM+s] dl ysrk gSA vkSj viuh idM+ dh etcwrh dk jl ysrk gSA vki dksf'k'k dfj, viuh maxyh NqM+kus dhA ugha NqM+k ik, u! oks vkidh ukdke;kch ij QV ls gal nsrk gSA ---vkSj ppk viuh idM+ dh etcwrh dk Hkjiwj jl ysrk gSA µ ok HkbZ ok! HkkSr csgrj ckr dghA µ blhfy, eSaus lcls igys iwNk Fkk fd balkuksa dh ckr dj jgs gSa ;k tkuojksa dhA vxj lPpk balku gksxk rks ugha NqM+k ldrk] nfjans dks ,d iy ugha yxsxk--µ vc dk lksp eSa ifj x;kS\ µ lkspuk D;k gS ppk! ,d fpark lh gksrh gSA bykd+s dh lcls cM+h igyoku dks ge bl lnh esa D;k nsus okys gSaA vHkh bruh NksVh gS fd mls irk gh ugha gS fd mlds ikl fdruh rkdr gS] D;ksafd vHkh foosd ugha gS mlds iklA ftanxh ls la?k"kZ djus ds ;s mlds lcls eqf'dy fnu gksaxsA nw/k fi,xh] crklk [kk,xh] vk'kk tkusxh] fujk'kk HkksxsxhA Hkk"kk lh[ksxh] 'kCnksa ds vFkks± dks ftKklk ls tkusxhA ppk ftKklk ;k rks cpiu esa gksrh gS ;k fQj m¼V çfrHkk esaA cpiu esa ftKklk gj fdlh ds ikl gksrh gS] ysfdu vPNs [kkn&ikuh ds vHkko esa gekjs ns'k esa cpiu dh Qly ij oDr ls igys gh ikyk ekj tkrk gSA 'kq¼ gok] galh] fgEer vkSj gkSlys dh gdnkj cus] çfrHkk ds u,&u, }kj [kqysa mlds fy,] rks bldh ftKklk dHkh ugha ejsxhA fQj ;s tSls&tSls cM+h gksxh] ns'k vkSj lekt dh leL;kvksa ds ckjs esa ftKklkvksa ls Hkj mBsxh vkSj funku lkspsxhA vPNh f'k{kk] vPNh lsgr] vPNk i;kZokl] vPNk lkaLd`frd ?kj&vkokl vxj mls ns ldsa rks bl nqfu;k dks ;s uUgha igyoku cny dj fn[kk ldrh gSA ij vkadM+s fudkyks gekjs ns'k dsA ns'k esa pkSarhl djksM+ cPps gSaA vLlh yk[k rks Ldwy gh ugha tk ikrsA iSarhl yk[k lM+dksa ij jgrs gSaA T;knkrj ,sls gSa tks d{kk PRAVASI TODAY | FEBRUARY 2010

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gok] galh] fgEer vkSj gkSlys dh gdnkj ns'k esa pkSarhl djksM+ cPps gSaA vLlh yk[k rks Ldwy gh ugha tk ikrsA iSarhl yk[k lM+dksa ij jgrs gSaA T;knkrj ,sls gSa tks d{kk ikap rd Hkh ugha igqap ikrsA fdrus dqiks"k.k ls tw> dj ej tkrs gSa] vkadM+s miyC/k ugha gSaA fdlh rjg cp x, rks vekuoh; 'kks"k.k mudh {kerkvksa dks yhy tkrk gSA

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ikap rd Hkh ugha igqap ikrsA fdrus dqiks"k.k ls tw> dj ej tkrs gSa] vkadM+s miyC/k ugha gSaA fdlh rjg cp x, rks vekuoh; 'kks"k.k mudh {kerkvksa dks yhy tkrk gSA µ ;s rks /kjrh ij vk Hkh xbZ] gjI;kjh ds [kle us rks dg fn;k Fkk fd yM+dh gks xbZ rks nkor ugha djus dkA ppk] vxj mldk enZ viuh iksrh dh nkor ugha djrk gS rks viu cxhph ij dj ysrs gSaA µ gka cxhph Q.M esa rkS HkkSr iblk /kjkS ,s uk\ nkor! ---ij rw dgS rkS py dj fyaxsA csVh ds gksbcs dh nkor rkS gkSuh pb,sA !

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Xykns'k dh ç/kkuea=h 'ks[k glhuk dh ;g Hkkjr&;k=k ,frgkfld fl¼ gksxh] blesa t+jk Hkh 'kd ugha gSA ;g Hkkjr&ckaXyk Lo.kZ&;qx dk çkjaHk gSA ckaXykns'k dk tUe 1971 esa gqvk ysfdu fiNys 39 lkyksa esa ls 30 ls Hkh T;knk lky rd <kdk esa ,slh ljdkjsa cuha] ftudk ,d gh ewy&ea= jgk] Hkkjr&fojks/kA Hkkjr&fojks/k ds uke ij ;k rks os pquko thrrh Fkh ;k QkSth r[rk&iyV ds ckn os Hkkjr&fojks/k ds ne ij

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bl ckj 'ks[k glhuk çpaM ,oa viwoZ cgqer ls thrh gSa vkSj ;g la;ksx gS fd leLr Hkkjr&fojks/kh rkdrksa dh iksy [kqy pqdh gSA Hkkjr&fojks/kh rkdrsa vktdy bruh iLr gSa fd 'ks[k glhuk dh bl Hkkjr&;k=k dk mUgsa Lokxr djuk iM+k gSA

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viuk vkSfpR; fl¼ djrh FkhA mu ljdkjksa us Hkkjr ds lkFk lgt laca/k cukus dh ctk; ,sls dne mBk,] ftlls Hkkjr dk uqdlku gqvk] Hkkjr dh Nfo fcxM+h] Hkkjr ds nq'euksa dks enn feyh vkSj ckaXykns'k dks dksbZ Qk;nk ugha gqvkA dqN ckaXykns'kh ljdkjksa us ,sls jk"Vªksa ds lkFk Hkh viuh lkaB&xkaB c<+k yh] tks Hkkjr dks rckg djus ij rqys gq, FksA 'ks[k glhuk vkSj muds firk 'ks[k eqthc rks Hkkjr ds vfHkUu fe= jgs gSa ysfdu 'ks[k glhuk ds fiNys 'kklu&dky ds nkSjku Hkh vusd vM+pusa cuh jghA QjDdk ty&fookn t:j lqy>k ysfdu glhuk ljdkj rc bruh etcwr ugha Fkh fd og dksbZ tcnZLr dne mBk ikrh vkSj b/kj Hkkjr esa ml le; dbZ vYidkfyd ljdkjsa cuha] ftudk /;ku vkarfjd mBk&iVd ij vf/kd dsafnzr jgkA bl ckj 'ks[k glhuk çpaM ,oa viwoZ cgqer ls thrh gSa vkSj ;g la;ksx gS fd leLr Hkkjr&fojks/kh rkdrksa dh iksy [kqy pqdh gSA Hkkjr&fojks/kh rkdrsa vktdy bruh iLr gSa fd 'ks[k glhuk dh bl Hkkjr&;k=k dk mUgsa Lokxr djuk iM+k gSA 'ks[k&glhuk dh bl ;k=k ds nkSjku Hkkjr vkSj ckaXykns'k ds chp tks le>kSrs gq, gSa] os flQZ bu nks ns'kksa gh ugha cfYd usiky] HkwVku vkSj E;kaekj ij Hkh xgjk vlj MkysaxsA Hkkjr us ckaXykns'k dks ,d fcfy;u MkWyj ;kus yxHkx 58 çoklh VqMs | Qjojh

2010

2/1/2010, 10:25 PM

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4500 djksM+ :- dk vuqnku fn;k gSA fdlh Hkh fodkleku jk"Vª ds fy, ;g cgqr cM+h jkf'k gSA bruh cM+h jkf'k Hkkjr us vc ls igys fdlh Hkh jk"Vª dks ,deq'r ugha nh gSA Hkkjr us vQxkfuLrku dks yxHkx lok fcfy;u MkWyj fn, gS ysfdu os mls fiNys 7&8 o"kks± esa feys gSaA bl ?kks"k.kk ls nks ckrsa fl¼ gksrh gSA ,d rks ;g irk pyrk gS fd Hkkjr Lo;a leFkZ jk"Vª gS vkSj nwljk ;g fd og vius iM+kslh jk"Vªksa ds çfr mnkj gSA Hkkjr dh bl ?kks"k.kk dk lhèkk ykHk 'ks[k glhuk dks feysxkA ckaXykns'k esa dgk tk,xk fd 'ks[k glhuk dh txg ;fn csxe [kkfynk ft;k ;k bj'kkn gksrs rks D;k Hkkjr bruh cM+h jkf'k ns nsrk\ vc glhuk ds fojksf/k;ksa dh cksyrh can gks tk,xhA Hkkjr dh bl mnkjrk dk vlj vU; iM+kslh jk"Vªksa ij Hkh iM+sxkA Hkkjr dh bl mnkjrk dk ekxZ glhuk us igys gh ç'kLr dj fn;k FkkA vle ds vkradoknh usrk jkt[kksok dks Hkkjr ds gokys djds <kdk ljdkj us ;g Li"V ladsr ns fn;k Fkk fd viuh t+ehu ij og dksbZ Hkh Hkkjr&fojks/kh xfrfof/k cnkZ'r ugha djsxhA lPpkbZ rks ;g gS fd <kdk dh fiNyh dqN ljdkjksa us u dsoy Hkkjr&fojks/kh vkradokfn;ksa dks çJ; fn;k cfYd mUgsa ikfdLrku ds 'kh"kZ usrkvksa ls Hkh feyok;k FkkA vc tks rhu lqj{kk le>kSrs gq, gSa] muds rgr nksuksa ns'k vkijkf/kd ekeyksa esa ikjLifjd dkuwuh lgk;rk djsaxs] ltk;krk yksxksa dks ykSVk,axs] vkradokfn;ksa] fxjksgksa vkSj rLdjksa ds fo:¼ la;qDr dkjZokbZ djsaxsA bu le>kSrksa ds dkj.k Hkkjr dks leLr iwok±py esa 'kkafr LFkkfir djus esa lqfo/kk gksxhA mu lekt&fojks/kh rRoksa dks Hkh og viuh fxjr esa ys ldsxh] tks ckaXykns'k esa Nqidj ikfdLrkuh] JhyadkbZ vkSj cehZ vkradokfn;ksa ls lkaB&xkaB djrs jgrs gSaA Hkkjr us ckaXykns'k dks usiky vkSj HkwVku rd vkus&tkus ds fy, jsy vkSj lM+d dh lqfo/kk nsus dh Hkh ?kks"k.kk dh gSA ckaXykns'k us v[kkSjk&vxjryk jsy&fyad cukus ij lgefr nh gSA ;g 'kq:vkr gS vkSj cgqr vPNh gSA ;fn Hkkjr vkSj ckaXykns'k viuh&viuh lhek esa ls nksuksa ds eky vkSj yksxksa ds fy, jkLrk [kksy ns rks ;g laiw.kZ iwok±py ds fy, ;qxkarjdkjh dne gksxkA ;fn dydÙkk vkSj vxjryk ds chp ckaXykns'k gksdj jsy vkSj lM+ds nkSM+us yxsa rks 1700 fd-eh- dk Qklyk flQZ 500 fd-eh- jg tk,xkA ckaXykns'kh jkLrksa ds [kqy tkus ls Hkkjr] usiky] HkwVku] ckaXykns'k vkSj E;kaekj dk vkilh O;kikj dbZ xquk c<+ tk,xkA ckaXykns'k ds Qk;nksa dks ns[kdj dksbZ vk'p;Z ugha fd fdlh fnu ikfdLrku Hkh vius Fky&ekxZ Hkkjr ds fy, [kksy nsxkA ml fnu laiw.kZ e/; ,f'k;k vkSj nf{k.k ,f'k;k ds chp vkfFkZd vkSj lkaLd`frd lgdkj ds u,

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;qx dk lw=ikr gksxkA iM+kslh ns'kksa dk Hk; vkSj la'k; nwj djus ds fy, Hkkjr dks ,drjQk mnkjrk Hkh fn[kkuh iM+s rks fn[kkuh pkfg,A ;g mnkjrk eueksgu flag ljdkj çpqj ek=k esa fn[kk jgh gSA ckaXykns'k ds lkFk Hkkjr dk O;kikj c<+s vkSj Hkkjr esa ckaXyk eky T;knk [kis] bl n`f"V ls dbZ fj;k;rsa nh tk jgh gSA vHkh ckaXykns'k Hkkjr ls yxHkx 2500 fefy;u MkWyj dk vk;kr djrk gS ysfdu Hkkjr dks mldk fu;kZr 500 fefy;u MkWyj Hkh ugha gSA Hkkjr us ckaXyk oLrqvksa ij rVdj ?kVk;k gS vkSj 700 oLrqvksa dh fu"ks/k lwph dks ?kVkdj 400 oLrqvksa dh dj fn;k gSA ;fn iM+kslh ns'kksa ds eky dks dj&eqDr dj fn;k tk, rks vkf[kj Hkkjr dk fdruk uqdlku gks tk,xk\ Hkkjr FkksM+h igy djs rks vxys ikap o"kks± esa gh nf{k.k ,f'k;k esa eqDr&cktkj dh LFkkiuk gks ldrh gSA Hkkjr us ckaXykns'k dks 250 esxkokV fctyh nsus dk ok;nk Hkh fd;k gSA nksuksa ns'kksa dk ty&vk;ksx Hkh vc vfèkd lfØ; fd;k tk,xk rkfd ckaXykns'k dks ck<+ ls cpk;k tk lds vkSj nksuksa ns'kksa ds ty&lzksrksa dk cgqfo/k mi;ksx fd;k tk ldssA blds vykok ckaXykns'k ds vk'kqxat vkSj Hkkjr ds flyh?kkV canjxkgksa dks Hkh ,d&nwljs ds fy, [kksyk tk,xkA vc fpVxkao vkSj eaxyk ds ckjs esa Hkh FkksM+h mnkjrk cjrh tk,xhA 300 ckaXyk ;qodksa dks Hkkjr Nk=o`fÙk nsxk vkSj vxys lky nksuksa ns'k feydj johUæ&Ms<+ 'krd Hkh euk,axsA fiNys 39 lky esa dqy feykdj ftruh xgjh le> nksuksa ns'kksa esa iSnk ugha gqbZ] mlls dgha T;knk bl ;k=k ds nkSjku fn[kkbZ iM+ jgh gSA lksfu;k xka/kh vkSj çfrHkk ikVhy ds lkFk Nis glhuk ds vkReh; fp= viuh dgkuh [kqn dgrs gSaA blesa lansg ugha fd ^Hkkjr&iyV glhuk*] vc nwljh glhuk gksaxhA ckaXykns'k esa vc mudk tyok dqN vkSj gh gksxkA Hkkjr ls tqM+k mudk rkj vc mUgsa vf/kd fo|qre; cuk nsxkA mudh ;g ;k=k mUgsa 'ks[k eqthc ds liuksa dk ckaXykns'k cukus esa dkQh enn djsxhA ç/kkuea=h ds rkSj ij 'ks[k glhuk dbZ vU; ns'kksa dk lQj djsaxh ysfdu D;k bl lQj ls T;knk glhu dksbZ vU; lQj gksxk\

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2010

2/1/2010, 10:12 PM

A ifjn` ' ;A

cgqr dqN vkSj Hkh gS

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Qh le; ls ikfdLrku vius bl vuqjks/k dks nksgjk jgk gS fd Hkkjr vkSj mlds chp ckrkZ,a fQj ls 'kq: gksuh pkfg, tcfd eqacbZ esa] ikfdLrku dh /kjrh ij jps x, "kM~;a= ds rgr gq, geyksa ds dkj.kksa dk dksbZ Hkh lek/kku djus dh fn'kk esa Bksl izxfr ugha gqbZ gSA okrkZvksa esa ikfdLrku }kjk nksuksa ns'kksa ds chp gj leL;k dh tM+ gj ckj d'ehj dks gh crk;k tkrk gSA d'ehj ftl ij Hkkjr viuk vf/kdkj ,sfrgkfld] oS/kkfud ,oa 1947 esa d'ehj ds egkjktk gfjflag vkSj Hkkjr ljdkj ds chp gq, foy; le>kSrs dks ekurk gSA ysfdu] ikfdLrku bls etgch vk/kkj ij Bhd mlh rjg Hkkjr ls vyx djds gM+i ysuk pkgrk gS tSlk fd ftUuk ds f}jk"Vªokn ds fl¼kUr izfriknu ds QyLo:i pys foHkktudkjh vfHk;ku esa caxky vkSj iatkc ds VqdM+s djds fd;k x;k FkkA ikfdLrku D;k lpeqp Hkkjr ds lkFk 'kkafr ls jguk pkgrk gS\ D;k lpeqp ,d vPNs iM+kslh dk fj'rk fuHkkuk pkgrk gS\ D;k lpeqp ;g pkgrk gS fd ;q¼ u gksa] [kwu [kjkck u gks] /ku&lEifÙk vkSj dkjksckj u"V u gksa\ ;fn lpeqp og ,slk pkgrk gksrk rks 63 o"kZ dk ,d yack dky[kaM Hkkjr ds izfr cus gq, nqjko dks feVkdj lewps miegk}hi dks ,d lqjf{kr]

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;q¼eqDr vkSj fodflr Hkw[kaM ds :i esa fo'o ds le{k [kM+k djus esa dksbZ dfBukbZ u vkrhA ;fn vaxzstksa ls Hkkjr dks Lora= djkus ds la?k"kZ esa ,d lkFk dke djus ds ckn ifj.kke dks Hkkjr foHkktu dh vis{kk ,d o`gn v[kaM Hkkjr dk xkSjo feyrk rks Hkkjrh; bfrgkl dh fn'kk dqN vkSj gh gksrhA fdu dkj.kksa ls ,slk ugha gqvk og ,d vyx fo"k; gSA dqN gh fnu igys ,d [kcj /;ku esa vkbZ fd ikfdLrku esa iatkc esa ok?kk lhek rd vQxku phtksa ls yns Vªdksa ds }kjk eky Hkkjr rd ys tkus dh vuqefr nsus dk QSlyk fd;k gSA ysfdu Hkkjr esa cuh phtksa ds vQxkfuLrku dks fu;kZr ds fy, ikfdLrku ds vanj ls ys tkus ds fo"k; ij pqIih lk/ks gSA D;k blesa nksuksa ns'kksa ds chp ,d vtc fdLe ds cus gq, vfo'okl dh xa/k ugha vkrh\ blh rjg lhekvksa ls nksuksa ns'kksa ds yksxksa dh vkoktkgh ds fo"k; ij dbZ dne mBk, x, tSls clksa vkSj Vsªuksa dk pyk;k tkuk] ysfdu tc Hkkjr ikfdLrkuh ukxfjdksa dks izk;% ohtk dh csgrj lqfo/kk,a iznku djrk vkSj ikfdLrku }kjk Hkkjrh; ukxfjdksa dks mruh mUeqDrrk ls ohtk nsus esa fgpfdpkgV gksrhA blls vke vkneh }kjk Hkh dbZ rjg ds fu"d"kZ fudkys tkrsA Hkkjr esa ikfdLrkuh pjeiafFk;ksa dh ?kqliSB ds fdLls mtkxj gksrs! lhek yka?k dj vk,&x, vke Hkkjrh;ksa&ikfdLrkfu;ksa us 'kq: ds fnuksa esa ,slh ;k=k lqfo/kkvksa ds feyus ij ftl [kq'kh] ijLij izse vkSj esytksy dk mUeqDr btgkj fd;k Fkk] fdrus le; rd jgh! fnYyh] eqEcbZ] vgenkckn vkSj vU; dbZ uxjksa esa vkradoknh geyksa esa gq, /kekdksa us [kq'kh ds mu {k.kksa esa >kadrh 'kkafre; Hkfo"; dh mEehnksa dks jk[k dj fn;kA eSa ugha le>rk fd nksuksa ns'kksa dh vf/kdka'k turk 'kkafr dh txg ;q¼ pkgrh gS] lq[k&lEiUurk ds volj ryk'kus dh ctk, 60 çoklh VqMs | Qjojh

2010

2/1/2010, 10:13 PM

A ifjn` ' ;A

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vkus okyh ihf<+;ksa dh cckZnh pkgrh gSA ;fn dksbZ eqn~ns gSa tks nksuksa ns'kksa ds chp LFkk;h 'kkafr dk;e gksus nsus esa ck/kd gSa] rks fdlh Hkh ns'k ds ftEesnkj usrk mUgsa vkSj my>us nsus dh vis{kk mudk lek/kku pkgsaxsA vkSj lcls cM+k eqn~nk gS ikfdLrku ls iuis etgch vkradokn dkA ;wjksi esa] ,d le; Fkk tc nwljs egk;q¼ ds ckn nks Hkkxksa esa caVs teZuh ds chp ijLij vfo'okl] ?k`.kk vkSj ,drjQk vkrad dh izrhd nhokj ifjokj ifjtuksa dks feyus rd ugha nsrh FkhA iwoZ cfyZu ls pksjh Nqis nhokj yka?k dj if'pe tkus okys dbZ yksxksa ds lhus iwoZ teZu lSfud viuh cUnwdksa ls fudyh xksfy;ksa ls Nyuh dj nsrsA o"kZ 1965 esa eSa teZuh dh ;k=k ij x;k Fkk vkSj mn~ns'; Fkk ogka fLFkfr;ksa dk v/;;u djuk] if'peh teZuh dh ,d ljdkjh laLFkk us cfyZu esa eq>s rnFkZ lqfo/kk nh FkhA dqN i=dkjksa us eq>s iwoZ vkSj if'pe teZuh ds chp vUrj dks js[kkafdr djrs gq, oDrO; nsus dk vkxzg fd;k Fkk rks eSaus dgk Fkk fcuk iwoZ cfyZu ij dqN Hkh fu"d"kZ nsuk mfpr ugha gksxkA Hkkjrh; ukxfjd gksus ds ukrs eSa lhek ikj tk ldk Fkk ysfdu ,d if'pe teZu dks tkus dh vuqefr ugha FkhA if'pe cfyZu esa vejhdk Ýkal vkSj fczVsu dh dM+h utj ds rys foLrkj ikrh lEiUurk ix&ix ij >ydrh fn[kkbZ nsrh FkhA ysfdu nwljs fnu eSa ^psd IokbaV pkyhZ* lhek ikj dj iwoZ cfyZu x;k rks lM+dksa ij og xgekxgeh ugha Fkh] psgjksa ij oSlh eqLdjkgV ugha FkhA ,d vuqoknd dh lgk;rk ls eSa ,d ifjokj ds lkFk ckrphr dj ldk FkkA ckrphr esa eq>s ,d iwoZ teZu lSfud] tks vfuok;Z lsok ij dbZ eghuksa ls M~;wVh ij Fkk] mldh iRuh dh vka[kksa esa vkalw fn[ks FksA mlds nks cPpksa esa vk;q lqyHk pgy&igy ds LFkku ij ,d vthc lh pqIih fn[kkbZ nh FkhA :lh [kses dk iwoZ teZuh vkSj if'pe dh uSVks laf/kc¼ ns'kksa ds [kses dk if'pe teZuh] ,d gh Hkk"kk] ,d gh laLd`fr] ,d tSls gh thou thus ds vH;Lr vkSj ,d tSlh gh bPNk&vkdka{kkvksa ds gksrs gq, Hkh] dHkh ,d ns'k jgs gksus ds ckotwn nks fgLlksa esa caVs [kM+s FksA ,d fnu os fQj ls ,d gks tk,axs] Hkys gh ,slh bPNk&vkdka{kk lHkh teZuksa ds fny esa Fkh ysfdu fgVyjh teZuh ds }kjk <k, x, tqYeksa ds n.MLo:i VqdM+s&VqdM+s dj fn, x, vius ns'k dk iqu% ,dhdj.k mUgsa laHko izrhr ugha gksrk FkkA lges lges yxs Fks eq>s lkB ds n'kd ds teZuA teZuh ds ,dhdj.k dh laHkkouk ij 1965 dh viuh ml ;k=k ds nkSjku eSaus tc iz'u iwNk Fkk rks mldk blfy, lrdZ mÙkj feyk Fkk fd ,dhdj.k ls iqu% ukthokn ds mHkjus dk [krjk os ;wjksih; ns'k rFkk vejhdk vkSj nwljh rjQ :l ugha mBkuk pkgrs Fks ftldk os igys f'kdkj gks pqds FksA ysfdu vUrr% bl nhokj dh ,d&,d b±V] iwoZ vkSj if'pe teZuh ds

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yksxksa us Lo;a ijLij fo'okl] ln~Hkko] 'kkafriw.kZ lgvfLrRo vkSj 'ks"k fo'o dks ;g vk'oklu nsrs gq,] m[kkM+ Qsadh fd os ;q¼ dh jkg ugha viuk,axsA vkt teZuh ,d gSA yksdra=h; 'kklu i¼fr ds lkFk ;wjksih; la?k dk ,d egRoiw.kZ lnL; jk"Vª gSA 'kkafrfiz; gS] lEiUu gS vkSj 'ks"k ns'kksa ds lkFk ijLij lg;ksx ds lkFk dne vkxs c<+k jgk gSA muds lkFk nqjko ugha gS] ?k`.kkHkko ugha gSA vkt teZuh 'ks"k if'peh ;wjksi ds lkFk lhek eqDr gSA Lora= vkoktkgh gSA ikfdLrku dh cqfu;kn] etgch /k`.kk dks c<+kok nsdj] futh egRokdka{kkvksa dh iwfrZ dk gsrq cukdj vkSj fouk'kd ,oa foHkktudkjh izo`fÙk;ksa dks tUe nsrs gq, j[kh xbZ FkhA 63 o"kks± esa ,d vyx ns'k ds :i esa LFkku ikus ds vfrfjDr mlus vius cy cwrs ij ml lekt vkSj mlds yksxksa ds fy, dSlh miyfC/k;ka vftZr dh gSa] fdlh ls Nqik ugha gSA ns'k dh jktuhfr vfLFkjrk ds lk;ksa esa curh fcxM+rh dHkh Hkh ,slh ljdkj ugha ns ikbZ tks lhekvksa ds vanj lqfuf'pr lEiUurk dk ,d etcwr vk/kkj ekuk tk,A ijkoyEch ns'k dHkh Hkh fLFkjrk dk okrkoj.k dk;e ugha dj ikrkA vejhdk dh lgk;rk dh lnk vis{kk vkSj etgch vkradokn dks izJ; vkt bls vkReuk'k ds dxkj ij ys vk;k gSA tc rd ogka dh ljdkj d'ehj ds eqn~ns dks thfor ugha j[krh rc rd og vla[; yksxksa dh Hkkjr ds fo#¼ iuih nqHkkZoHkwfe dk ykHk vius LokFkZfgr dh iwfrZ ds fy, ugha dj ikrh ftlls ikfdLrku cuk jgk gSA d'ehj esa la?k"kZ dks ftgkn dk uke nsdj ikfdLrku yksxksa dh etgch Hkkoukvksa dks ckj&ckj mHkkjrk vk;k gSA ;fn d'ehj leL;k dk lek/kku vkt gks Hkh tkrk gS rks bldh mEehn djuk O;FkZ gS fd ikfdLrku 'kkar gks tk,xkA tc rd LoegRokdka{kh jktuhfrK vkSj lsuk dk jktuhfr ij gkoh cus jguk ikfdLrku esa tkjh jgrk gS] tc rd ns'k dh turk vius usr`Ro ls ;g euokus dk lkgl ugha tqVk ysrh fd loZlkekftd 'kkafr ,oa lEiUurk dh miyfC/k Hkkjr vkSj ikfdLrku ds chp fcuk iwoZ 'krks± ds lgvfLrRo ;k iqu% ,dhdj.k ls gh gks ldrh gS] tc rd fQnk;hu geys jksds ugha tkrs] tc rd >wB] iziap vkSj pkykdh&gksf'k;kjh dks R;kx dj ikfdLrku Hkkjr ds lkFk da/ks ls da/kk feykdj vkxs c<+us ds fy, rRij ugha gksrk rc rd lhek,a tks [khap nh xb± Fkha] ugha feV ik,axhA

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2010

2/1/2010, 10:13 PM

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fczVsu bl ekus esa dqN HkkX;'kkyh ns'k gS fd ;gka ekSleksa dk vfrjsd gksuk de gksrk gSA baXySaM esa fo'ks"kdj u rks vlguh; lnhZ iM+rh gS u gh xehZA fdUrq bl ckj cQZ yxHkx lkS o"kks± esa lcls vfèkd iM+h gSA yksx ?kjksa esa vius dks cUn fd, ls yx jgs gSaA lM+dsa [kkyh gSaA lnhZ ds ekjs [kjhnkj ckgj fudy gh ugha jgs gSaA c`) yksxksa dh gkyr lcls cqjh gSA

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FksA fØle; dh [kjhnnkjh lHkh rjQ c<+rh fn[k jgh Fkh] ij tks gkFk igys [kqys vkSj eqDr gkFk yxrs Fks] vc caèks&caèks ls fn[k jgs FksA iwjs fØlel ds vklikl ds lIrkgksa esa yUnu ds e'kgwj cktkjksa esa ;wjksi ls vk, [kjhnnkjksa dh la[;k esa i;kZIr o`f¼ gks jgh FkhA ij fczfV'k yksxksa dks ;g ckr vkèks eu dk fd, Fkh fd yksx ;gka vkdj 'kkfiax bl fo'ks"k dkj.k ls dj jgs gSa fd ikSaM dh dher lLrh gS & lalkj dh nks vU; egRoiw.kZ djsafl;ksa dh rqyuk esa & vFkkZr~ Mkyj vkSj ;wjks lsA bl ;FkkFkZ dk ,glkl bl lR; dks Hkh Hkkflr dj jgk Fkk fd ;|fi fczVsu dh vkfFkZd fLFkfr esa dqN lqèkkj t:j vk jgk gS ij vHkh Hkh ns'k fjls'ku] raxh] eanh ds pØokr ls tw> jgk gSA lqèkkj bl vFkZ esa Li"V izdV gks jgs gSa fd edkuksa ds nkeksa esa o`f¼ gks jgh gS D;ksafd [kjhnnkjksa dh la[;k esa Hkh c<+ksrjh fn[k jgh gS vkSj csdkj yksxksa dh la[;k esa Hkh dqN deh gks jgh gSA fczVsu bl ekus esa dqN HkkX;'kkyh ns'k gS fd ;gka ekSleksa dk vfrjsd gksuk de gksrk gSA baXySaM esa fo'ks"kdj u rks vlguh; lnhZ iM+rh gS u gh xehZA fdUrq bl ckj cQZ yxHkx lkS o"kks± esa lcls vfèkd iM+h gSA yksx ?kjksa esa vius dks cUn fd, ls yx jgs gSaA lM+dsa [kkyh gSaA lnhZ ds ekjs [kjhnkj ckgj fudy gh ugha jgs gSaA c`¼ yksxksa dh gkyr lcls cqjh gSA vius ?kjksa esa c`¼ vkSj chekj yksx fBBqj jgs gSaA ;g rks ;gka ds ^osyQs;j LVsV* dh d`ik gS fd us'kuy gsYFk vkSj osyQs;j lkslk;fV;ksa & ftudks ljdkj dh i;kZIr lgk;rk miyCèk gS ds dkj.k ,sls fujhg yksxksa dk izk.kkar ugha gks jgk gSA ;gka ;g Hkh dguk vlaxr ugha gksxk fd fczfV'k yksxksa esa ,d ftthfo"kk gS tks egk;q¼ksa okyh lcdk lkeuk djus dh 'kfDr mRiUu gks tkrh gSA ij ;gka ds yksx dk ,d pfj= ;g Hkh gS fd ^;g lc 'kh?kz gh Vy tk,xk* & vkSj ,d ckj fLFkfr;ka T;ksa gh cnyrh gSa rks yksx chrs gq, dks Hkwy tkrs gSaA ;gka ;g de ik;k tkrk gS fd vkxs dh eqlhcrksa dk lkeuk djus ds fy, ifjorZu ykuk t:jh gSSA ;gka dh u;h ih<+h dks rhu pkj o"kks± igys ;g ,glkl gh ugha gksrk Fkk fd 62 çoklh VqMs | Qjojh

2010

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ifjfLFkfr;ka cny ldrh gSa vkSj ^jsuh Mst* ds fy, rS;kj jgsaA dqN vaxzst yksx ;g dgrs lqus tkrs gSa fd gesa Hkkjrh; ifjokjksa ls lh[kuk pkfg, fd ;s yksx iSls dk ,d [kkl fgLlk D;ksa cpkrs gSaA D;ksafd cgqrksa us cqjs fnu ns[ks gksrs gSa vkSj oks oSlh fLFkfr;ksa dks nksckjk thus ls cpuk pkgrs gSaA dqN rRij ls jgrs gSaA ;g Hkh fnypLi ckr yxrh gS tc ;gka ds yksx ;g dgs tkrs lqus tk jgs gSa fd bl o"kZ dh dM+kds dh lnhZ vkSj oQks± dh csgn cgqrk;r bl Øe dh gh ,d dM+h gS fd gekjh fu;fr izd`fr ds ^DykbZesV psat* ds pØokr esa Qalh gqbZ gS] vkSj gekjk iwjk ok;qeaMy ladVksa ls f?kjrk tk jgk gSA ,slh ckrksa esa dgha lR;rk yxrh gS ;|fi ^DykbesaV psat* dk nkjksenkj i`Foh vkSj lkjs vklikl esa c<+rh xekZgVksa dk gh urhtk gSA lp rks ;g gS fd ge ml fcUnq ij igaqp x, gSa tgka euq"; viuh gh xeZ pk'kuh esa eD[kh dh rjg Qal x;k gSA ,sls le;ksa esa ,slh ckrksa dks lqudj eq>s viuh dfork dh ,d nks iafDr;ka ;kn gks vkrh gSa ^vc ugha balku dk gS 'k=q cl balku gh] vc izd`fr Hkh ys jgh cnyk iyV dj gj dgha---* ;|fi ;g dfork eSaus U;w;kdZ dh xehZ esa viuh ;k=k esa] ,d dqÙks dh ?kqVrh fLFkfr ij fpafrr gksdj fy[kh FkhA viuh Mk;jh ds ,d i`"B dh dqN iafDr;ksa dks m¼`r djus dk yksHk laoj.k ugha dj ik jgk gwaA ^U;w;kdZ dh mel Hkjh flrEcj dh nksigjA ,d cPpk fpYyk jgk Fkk vkSj vèksM+ vejhdh CykbaM efgyk vius NksVs dqÙks dks Qhrs esa ckaèks nwdkuksa esa lth phtksa dks ckgj ls

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ns[k&ljkg jgh FkhA og ^'kks foaMkst* esa [kwclwjr phtksa ds ewY;ksa dks i<+us esa bruh [kksbZ gqbZ Fkh fd 'kk;n mls vius cPps vkSj dqÙks dk [;ky Hkh ugha Fkk] vkSj Qhrs esa caèkk gqvk dqÙkk csrjg gkaQ&gkaQ dj] thHk fudky dj bl rjg lkalsa ys jgk Fkk tSls fd mldk ne fudyus okyk gSA igys rks mls ns[kdj eSa le> ugha ik;k fd ekeyk D;k gS] fdUrq lglk eq>s lqcg lekpkj ds ckn ekSle dh lwpuk ;kn gks vkbZ ftlesa crk;k x;k Fkk fd vkt iznw"k.k tehu ds Åij dksbZ vkB&ukS bap gksxkA dqÙks dh ÅapkbZ Hkh dksbZ bruh gh FkhA vr% mldh lkalsa NqV jgh FkhaA og tSls ejus&ejus dks gks jgk FkkA eSa tYnh ls xyh ikjdj ml L=h ds ikl igqapk vkSj dqÙks dks rikd ls mBk dj mls ns fn;kA igys rks og le> ugha ikbZ ij esjs lc crkus ij og dqN >saih vkSj èkU;okn fn;kA ;wjksi ds cnyrs ekSleksa dh ?kqVu dqN oSlh gS vyx rjktw ijA MsuekdZ ds dksisu gsxu ds DykbZesV psat okyk lEesyu ftlesa fo'o Hkj ds 'kh"kZ usrkvksa us Hkkx fy;k] ogka ;|fi dksbZ dkuwuh le>kSrk rks ugha gks ik;k] ij lEesyu ds vUnj Hkkx ysrs usrkvksa vkSj ckgj ds DykbesV psat dh fLFkfr esa lqèkkj ykus ds fy, ckgj izn'kZudkjh us ;g ckr Li"V dj nh fd vxj euq"; dks bl ladV ls cpkuk gS rks lalkj ds gj ns'k dks feydj dkuwuh rjg ls dM+kbZ ls dke djuk gksxk] pkgs mlds usrk cjkd vksckek gksa] ;k xksMZu czkmu ;k MkW- eueksgu flagA vc dsoy ckrksa ds fnu yn x,A Bksl dne mBkus dk le; gSA ;fn gesa U;w;kdZ esa vkf[kjh lkal tSls ysrs dqÙks dh fLFkfr ls cpuk gS rks--- !

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lkS lksukj dh ,d yksgkj dh #fpdk ekeys esa izsl dh Hkwfedk

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A thou lw = A jaxksa ds iz;ksx ls O;fDr ds LoHkko esa ifjorZu Hkh yk;k tk ldrk gSSA tSls og vius ilan ds jaxksa esa mu jaxksa dks 'kkfey djs tks ldkjkRed ÅtkZ] vkRefo'okl rFkk fØ;k'khyrk iznku djrh gSaA

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vyx&vyx jaxksa dk viuk egRo ........................................................................................

grs gSa thou esa ;fn jax uk gksrk rks thou fdruk mnkl gksrkA izd`fr us gj pht dks gj tho dks ,d jax nsdj /kjrh ij Hkstk vkSj /kjrh jax&fcjaxh gks xbZA euq"; us mu jaxksa dks ,d&nwljs ls feykdj vius thou dks vkSj Hkh jaxhu dj fy;kA gj jax dh ,d fo'ks"k rjaxh; {kerk gksrh gS tks vka[kksa ds ek/;e ls lh/kk efLr"d ij vlj djrh gSA jax isf'k;ksa ds ruko] fnekx dh lfØ;rk] fny dh /kM+du] lkal dh fØ;k vkSj raf=dk ra= dks izHkkfor djrh gSaA blh dkj.k ls vyx&vyx jaxksa dk izHkko efLrLd ij vyx&vyx iM+rk gS rFkk vyx&vyx Hkkouk;sa iSnk gksrh gSA jaxksa dk F;wjSI;wfVd iz;ksx Hkh gksrk gSA jaxksa ds iz;ksx ls O;fDr ds LoHkko esa ifjorZu Hkh yk;k tk ldrk gSSA tSls og vius ilan ds jaxksa esa mu jaxksa dks 'kkfey djs tks ldkjkRed ÅtkZ] vkRefo'okl rFkk fØ;k'khyrk iznku djrh gSaA mnklh ls xzLr O;fDr ;fn fcuk vkd`fr ds gh isij ij fofHkUu jaxksa ds cz'k fc[ksjrk jgs rks mldh ekufld my>u de gks tk;sxh vkSj yxkrkj ,slk djrs jgus ij og mnklh ls fudy ldrk gSA jaxksa dh ilan gj O;fDr dh vyx&vyx gksrh gSA dkSu O;fDr fdl jax dks ilan djsxk ;g mlds O;fDrRo rFkk euksfoKku ij fuHkZj djrk gSA tSls yky jax dks ilan djus okyk O;fDr lfØ;] vkRefo'oklh rFkk n`<+ LoHkko dk gksrk gSA ogha bls ukilan djus okys ,dkarfiz; vFkok ghu Hkkouk ds f'kdkj gksrs gSaA ljy rFkk cPpksa ls LoHkko okys O;fDr xqykch jax ilan djrs gSaA vk'kkoknh O;fDr bls ilan ugha djrsA eu

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ls 'kkar O;fDr gjk jax ilan djrs gSaA bls ukilan djus okys vanj ls Hk;Hkhr gksrs gSaA xgjk uhyk jax ilan djus okys lkSE; o ,dkarfiz; gksrs gSa rFkk buesa vkRefo'okl dh deh ikbZ tkrh gSA ihyk jax ftKklq izd`fr ds yksxksa dh igyh ilan gksrh gSA ,sls yksx lw>&cw> okys rFkk vius dks gj ifjfLFkfr esa <ky ysus okys gksrs gSaA ukjaxh jax dYiuk'khy rFkk lQyrk ds fy, n`<+ bPNk okyk gksrk gSA cSaxuh jax Hkkoqd] laosnu'khy vkSj uktqd fetkt O;fDr;ksa dks ilan vkrk gSA Hkwjk jax fpark] vlarks"k] la?k"kZ] detksjh vkSj vkRe?kkr dk jax gSA bl jax dks ilan djus okys yksx viuh mnklh dks fNik;s j[krs gSa vkSj /khjs&/khjs ekufld :i ls VwV tkrs gSaA /kwlj jax fuf"Ø;rk dk izrhd gSA bls ilan djus okys yksx rdZ'khy vkSj fopkj'khy gksrs gSaA os gM+cM+h esa dksbZ QSlyk ugha ysrsA blfy, tYncktksa dks ;g jax ilan ugha gksrsA dkyk jax ijaijkxr :i ls nq%[k ;k fujk'kk dk izrhd jgk gSA ijUrq vc bl jax ds izfr yksxksa dk utfj;k cnyrk ns[kk tk jgk gSA dkyk jax XySej dh nqfu;k dh igyh ilan gSA dkyh vkmVfQV esa XySejl efgyk&iq#"k vkRefo'okl rFkk vius O;fDrRo esa fu[kkj lk eglwl djrs gSaA blh dkj.k ls gj ekSle esa rFkk gj fetkt ds yksx fo'ks"k voljksa ij lkM+h] xkmu] thal] twrs] ilZ] cSx] tSdsV vknh dkys jax esa iz;ksx djrs gSaA lQsn jax vkn'kZ ekuk tkrk gSA ;g 'kkar LoHkko ds O;fDr;ksa dh [kkl ilan gSA bl jax esa mÙkstuk fcYdqy ugha gksrh] blfy, bls 'kkafr dk izrhd Hkh ekurs gSaA

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oSokfgd laca/kksa esa okLrq

gYds jax dh osM'khV [kkl rkSj ij xqykch rFkk js'keh gks rks fj'rksa esa izxk<+rk vkrh gS rFkk etcwrh o fo'okl dk;e gksrk gSA .............................................

Ulku dh lcls cM+h [kq'kh mlds ?kj dh lq[k 'kkafr gS tks ifjokj ds lnL;ksa dh vkilh le>nkjh] lg;ksx rFkk I;kj ls curh gSA ifr&iRuh esa ;fn vkilh I;kj o lg;ksx ugha gksrk rks pSu mM+ tkrk gS] 'kkafr Hkax gks tkrh gS rFkk vkfFkZd detksjh Hkh vk tkrh gSA y{eh Hkh mlh ?kj esa vkrh gS tgka vkilh I;kj o lg;ksx gksrk gSA NksVh&NksVh lko/kkuh] vknrsa o okLrq mipkj ls ?kj LoxZ cu ldrk gSA ifr iRuh ds laca/kksa dks e/kqj cukus esa okLrq dk cM+k ;ksxnku gSA ! uofookfgr tksM+s dks dejs ds mÙkjh ;k mÙkjh if'peh fgLls dk iz;ksx djuk pkfg,] nf{k.k iwoZ dksus dk p;u dHkh u djsaA ! iyax ds Åij ;k lkeus 'kh'kk uk j[ksaA ;fn gS rks mlij

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iqLrd% cwejSax laikfndk% js[kk jktoa'kh (flMuh) i`"B% 132 ewY;% 225@& #- (Hkkjr)] 20 MkWyj (vkLVªsfy;k)ss izdk'kd% fdrkc?kj izdk'ku] 4855&56@24] valkjh jksM] nfj;k xat] ubZ fnYyh

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tgkt ij ykSVrs tgkt ds iaNh

fgUnh lkfgR; ds ofj"B dfo MkW- jkenj'k feJ us ,d txg dgk gS ^lkfgR; ifjHkk"kkvksa ls ugha curk gS] lkfgR; curk gS ,d [kkl tehu ds xgu vuqHko lsA* mudh ^fojklr* uked dfork dk va'k gS & ^^eSaus mldk cht cpk dj j[k fy;k gS eka @ vkSj mls fy,&fy, ?kwe jgk gwa fd @ fdlh ds Hkhrj FkksM+h feV~Vh fn[kkbZ iM+s @ rks jksiwa bls** ;gka tehu vkSj cht cM+s egRoiw.kZ 'kCn gSaA eSa le>rk gwa fd dfork ds fy, O;fDr ds Hkhrj ,d [kkl tehu vkSj ml tehu esa mx ldus okyk cht mlds ikl gksuk cgqr t:jh gSA viuh [kkl tehu vkSj cht ds lkFk vxj og gS rks og dgha Hkh pyk tk,] dgha Hkh cl tk,] og dHkh Hkh] dgha Hkh viuh ekVh vkSj Fkkrh ls ugha dV ldrkA viuh jksth&jksVh ;k fdUgha dkj.kksa ls fons'k esa izokl dj jgs Hkkjroaf'k;ksa dh fu"Bk,a fdruh Hkh caVh jgsa] ysfdu vius xkao] vius ns'k] vius yksxksa dh ;knsa muds lkFk&lkFk lksrh&tkxrh gSaA vkLVsªfy;k ds ,sls gh X;kjg izoklh dfo&dof;f=;ksa dh dforkvksa dk ,d cgqr gh egRoiw.kZ ladyu ^cwejSax* uke ls fdrkc ?kj izdk'ku dh rjQ ls vk;k gSA ftldk cgqr gh dq'kyrk vkSj lw>&cw> ds lkFk js[kk jktoa'kh us laiknu fd;k gSA ^cwejSax* iqLrd ds ihNs mudh ifjdYiuk] n`f"V vkSj esgur viuk fo'ks"k egRo j[krh gSA ^cwejSax* uke FkksM+k pkSadkrk gS ysfdu fgUnh dh dfork iqLrdksa esa ;g vyx ls viuk è;ku [khaprk gSA izks- v'kksd pØ/kj us bl iqLrd dh Hkwfedk esa Bhd gh dgk gS& ^^vke vkneh dk eu fons'k ds lq[k&lk/ku vkSj lEiUurk dks Hkksxrs gq, Hkh vius oru dh vksj ykSVrk gS] Bhd cwejSax dh rjgA** ofj"B dfo izse ekFkqj bl laxzg ds l'kDr dfo gSa vkSj bl laxzg ds lg;ksxh laiknd Hkh gSaA os isM+] tM+ vkSj ty ds izrhdksa ls cgqr cM+h ckr viuh dfork esa dg x, gSaA lqHkk"k 'kekZ dh dfork,a Hkh vyx ls /;ku [khaprh gSaA os Hkh bl iqLrd ds lg;ksxh laiknd gSaA viuh ^v;ksè;k dk.M* uked dfork esa 'kSytk prqosZnh ,d ^izxfr'khy dof;=h ds :i esa Hkh lkeus vkrh gSaA izxfr'khyrk dks eSa lkfgR; esa vifjgk;Z ekurk gwaA ;g lq[kn gS fd laxzg dh vf/kdka'k dfork,a izxfr'khyrk dh Js.kh esa gSaA js[kk jktoa'kh ,d dq'ky laikfndk gh ugha gSa] os ,d dq'ky dof;=h Hkh gSaA ftl dq'kyrk ds lkFk mUgksaus vkLVªsfy;k ds dfo&dof;f=;ksa ds ,d [kwclwjr iq"i xqPN dks bl laxzg ds ekè;e ls is'k fd;k gS] og dkfcys rkjhQ gSA dF; dh n`f"V ls] f'kYi dh n`f"V ls] Hkk"kk dh n`f"V ls] iz;ksx dh n`f"V ls] js[kk jktoa'kh ;dhuu ,d izoklh dof;=h ds :i esa lkeus vkrh gSaA mudh dfork ^cnyko* bldk ,d l'kDr mnkgj.k gSA dqy feykdj ^cwejSax* izoklh dfork lkfgR; esa ,d l'kDr gLr{ksi dh rjg gSA

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ys[kd us ^lqugjk eè;e ekxZ* viukus dh jk; nh

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izLrqr iqLrd vaxzsth ds csLV lsyj ^yuZ Vw LySi ;ksj pkbYM* dk fgUnh vuqokn gSA is'ks ls MkWDVj] ys[kd MkW- lquhy oSn us iqLrd dk 'kh"kZd gh ,slk j[kk gS fd ^cky&vf/kdkj* ds bl ;qx esa ;g 'kh"kZd izFker;k [kVdus okyk yx ldrk gSA ij] ys[kd us vkjaHk esa gh ;g Li"V fd;k gS fd mUgksaus ;g iqLrd fu.kkZ;d eglwl gksus dk [krjk mBkrs gq, fy[kh gSA ^pkaVk ekjus* ls mudk vFkZ izrhdkRed gSA ys[kd us viuk mn~ns'; ;g ?kksf"kr fd;k gS fd og ikyu&iks"k.k dk ,d vuq'kkflr rjhdk fl[kkuk pkgrs gSa ftlds rgr vfHkHkkod o cPpksa ds laca/k brus e/kqj gksa fd dHkh 'kkjhfjd o ekufld :i ls FkIiM+ ekjus dh vko';drk gh u jg tk,A mUgksaus vuq'kklu dks lanHkkZuqlkj iqjLdkj vkSj ltk ds rdZlaxr p;u ds :i esa ifjHkkf"kr fd;k gSA ys[kd us ^lqugjk e/;e ekxZ* viukus dh jk; nh gSA muds vuqlkj if'pe tgka iw.kZ Lora=rk dh ckr djrk gS] og ,d vfr gS vkSj vfr&vuq'kklu ,d nwljh vfrA ys[kd ds vuqlkj dksbZ Hkh vfr v/kwjh&laiw.kZrk gS vkSj eè;e&ekxZ ges'kk csgrj gSA esfMflu vkSj euksfoKku ds xgjs v/;srk MkWDVj&ys[kd dk n`f"Vdks.k vkLFkk&laofyr gSA e/;e ekxZ ls iys&i<+s cPps ds fy, bZ'oj ds ikl vius }kjk fu/kkZfjr fn'kk esa ys tkus dh xqatkbZ'k cph jgrh gSA ys[kd dk ekuuk gS fd e/;e ekxZ ls iys&c<+s cPps FkksM+k ifjiDo gksus ij ^p;u ds vf/kdkj* dk vf/kd csgrj mi;ksx djrk gSA ys[kd us cPps ds O;fDrRo dh fof'k"Vrk dks igpkuus ds mik; crk;s gSaA ys[kd us vkjaHk esa gh dqN fo'ks"k LoHkko ds cPpksa vkSj muds ekrk&firk vkfn dh ik=ksa ds :i esa ifjdYiuk dh gSA ;s ik= Hkkjrh; e/;oxhZ; lkekftd&ikfjokfjd O;oLFkk esa ik;s tkus okys fofHkUu izo`fÙk;ksa vkSj ifjfLFkfr;ksa okys izfrfuf/k ik= gSaA ;s ik= MkWDVj&ys[kd ds fotu esa vkrs jgrs gSa] vkSj ejht ds :i esa muds fDyfud Hkh vkrs gSaA viuh O;k[;kvksa ds chp&chp mnkgj.k ds rkSj ij og bu ik=ksa dks ykrs jgrs gSaA bl 'kSyh esa mUgksaus ikyu&iks"k.k dh vyx&vyx pqukSfr;ksa vkSj iSjsafVax dh vyx&vyx 'kSfy;ksa dks c[kwch le>k;k gSA iqLrd esa fo"k; ds ckjs esa ys[kd ds oSKkfud Kku vkSj mudh ys[kdh; dYiuk'khyrk dk larqyu vPNk gSA yxHkx 300 i`"Bksa dh bl fdrkc esa fotMe fc[kjk iM+k gSA fdlh Hkh izlax esa ys[kd viuh O;k[;k ds :i esa tks izfriknu dj jgs gSa mlds laca/k esa tks vdknfed oSKkfud 'kks/k o fu"d"kZ gSa og ml LFkku ij gh ckWDl esa fn, x, gSaA blds vfrfjDr ys[kd dh O;k[;kvksa ds lkef;d fu"d"kZ Hkh txg&txg lw= :i esa ckWDl esa fn, gSaA ;g lc dqN iqLrd dks vf/kd mi;ksxh cukrs gSaA tgka vki ys[kd ls lger u Hkh gksa ogka Hkh ys[kd vkidks Lo;a ds lkFk laokn esa cuk, j[krs gSaA vuqokn cqjk rks ugha] ij txg&txg #[kM+k gS vkSj ;kn fnyk tkrk gS fd ;g vuqokn gSA

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x.krU= fnol ds volj ij fiNys 60 o"kks± ls yky fdys esa yxkrkj gks jgs ,sfrgkfld dfo&lEesyu dh bl o"kZ dh dM+h esa 17 tuojh dks ofj"B dfo MkW- dUgS;kyky uUnu dh v/;{krk esa 27 dfo;ksa us dkO;ikB fd;kA dfo&lEesyu dk mn~?kkVu fnYyh dh Hkk"kk] LokLF;] efgyk ,oa cky fodkl ea=h Jherh fdj.k okfy;k us fd;kA nhi izTToyu ds ckn cksyrs gq, mUgksaus dgk fd] ^va/ksjs ls tw>rk dfo ge lcdks foosd dh T;ksfr iznku djrk gSA mldh vkokt esa gekjh vkokt gh gksrh gS vkSj og vkokt gh Hkfo"; esa ifjorZu dk dke djrh gSA** fgUnh vdkneh] fnYyh ds mik/;{k izks- v'kksd pØ/kj us bl dfo&lEesyu ds ,sfrgkfld iyksa dks ;kn djrs gq, dgk fd usg: th ds vkn'kks± dks lkdkj djus dk izrhd ;g dfo&lEesyu gekjs x.krU= dks ubZ ÅtkZ vkSj rkdr iznku djrk jgk gS vkSj djrk jgsxkA deys'k 'kekZ] nsoy vk'kh"k] e/kqeksfguh mik/;k;] ukSlok xkth] us ns'kHkfDr dh dforkvksa ls rks v'kksd LorU=] tSusUnz dnZe] nhid xqIrk] fo'okfe= nk/khp] iou tSu] lqjsUnz nqcs] lw;Z dqekj ik.Ms; us gkL; dforkvksa ls Jksrkvksa dk Hkjiwj euksjatu fd;kA gkL; dforkvksa ds fu'kkus ij ns'k ds usrk] [ksy vk;kstd] Hkz"Vkpkj gh ugha] ubZ ih<+h dk ^eksckby izse* vkSj muds ^I;kj dk QVkQV* rjhdk Hkh FkkA LofIuy JhokLro] lqHkk"k 'kekZ] lnkuan 'kkgh dh xaHkhj dforkvksa dks Hkh Jksrkvksa us ilUn fd;kA Jksrkvksa dh ekax ij lEesyu dk lek;kstu dj jgs izks- v'kksd pØ/kj us Hkh viuh dq.Mfy;ksa ds lkFk dqN dfork,¡ i<+hA dfo&lEesyu dk lekiu ^tux.keu* ds xk;u ls gqvkA PRAVASI TODAY | FEBRUARY 2010

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