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November 2014: Melbourne (Manjit Singh Aujla) Punjabi Club of Victoria was established in nineteen eighties. Since then the organisers did some multicultural and welfare work for Punjab Community. During the last decade of twentieth century Punjabi Club was organising stage programme of entertainment for the community. After few years of doing that they changed that program from only entertainment to Entertainment with Dinner. This year Punjabi Club organised this entertainment and dinner on 3rd of November 2014. The Grand reception Wantirna South. Program started at 7:00 pm. Finger food and drinks were served to guests on arrival. Seating arrangement was placed on the board. Arrangement was for 300 guests and the total number of guests were around 250. Few seats were empty. Soon after arrival and occupying their seats, on tray was served to guests. Entertainment program was also started so that guests can enjoy their food while freshen their minds by watching the items presented by the youngsters. President Mr Inderjit Jasal welcomed all guests and gave a brief summary of the club. At around 9:00 pm the floor opened for the guests for dance, lights were gone to dim and floor was full with the guests, Dancing
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was served. Guests enjoyed their evening until 10:00 pm when
announcement was made about closing the program
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‘Televising court proceedings will bring transparency in judicial system’
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he whole world watched the live trial of Oscar Pistorius in South Africa for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. However, such live broadcasting of court proceedings is not allowed in India. But a bar body filed a contempt plea in the Supreme Court against a Tamil news channel, which surreptitiously captured and aired senior advocate Fali Nariman’s arguments during AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa’s bail hearing last month.
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Many think televising court proceedings can lead to sensationalism and erode public confidence in courts. However, most Indians have little or no direct contact with the justice system and they depend on media for news emanating from courts. Telecasting trials could go a long way in eliminating this disconnect and improve the common man’s understanding of courts beyond news reports and judgments. The law ministry’s advisory council had in 2013 rec-
ommended video recording of court proceedings as part of reforms in the legal system. “If Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha proceedings can be telecast live, why not court proceedings?” asks Aaj Tak managing editor Supriya Prasad. “Court proceedings are telecast live in many countries. If we are not sure about its fallout, we can start by the telecast of recorded court proceedings. After all it will ensure greater transparency,” Prasad insists. NDTV India executive editor Ravish Ku-
mar says, “It will enhance the credibility of the judicial system. Courts already use video conferencing in their proceedings. Why can’t people watch court proceedings on their TV sets? We must give it a try. Live court proceedings may bring some pressure on judges but we all know they decide the cases on the basis of evidence and law and nothing else.” Dario Milo, a South African lawyer who campaigned for live telecast of court proceedings in his country, says, “It places judges under intense scrutiny. But that’s how it should be in a democracy. It means judges are truly accountable not only for their judgments but also how they dispense justice.” Litigants too favour it. “Camera does not tell a lie. If it shows that justice is manifestly not being done, isn’t that a fault in the system?” a litigant asked requesting anonymity. However, senior counsel Colin Gonsalves opines that telecast may impede the “candour with which judges address lawyers and litigants.” Studies in the US show there is almost no adverse effect of telecasting court proceedings. As far back as September 1990, a report by The Judicial Conference of the United States categorically stated there was no negative effect of televising trials in the six federal district courts and two circuit courts it studied. Former Delhi high court judge RS Sodhi disagrees. “Media is there in courts anyway. As long as it reports on proceedings as they happen and doesn’t colour them with personal bias, I think it would be a positive move,” justice Sodhi says.
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or residents in Melbourne’s south west the dream of home ownership can be realised now, with construction of Lend Lease’s newest community, Harpley, underway in Werribee. Neil O’Connor, Lend Lease General Manager for Victoria said there has been an overwhelming positive response to the community, showing
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compelling evidence of the demand for quality and affordable homes in this region of Melbourne. “The much anticipated VIP releases of land have both sold out, in what is the fastest sales outcome in Victoria for the company this year,” he said. Harpley is designed around 60 hectares of lakes and wetlands with more than 30 hectares of open water. The master-planned
community will offer a range of shopping options and features a promenade style design that makes the most of surrounding water views. There will be three schools, fibre optic broadband and direct access from the Princes Freeway—making it one of the most accessible communities in Melbourne’s south west. Upon completion Harpley will be home to 12,000 residents and feature
amenities including a supermarket and selection of specialty shops, restaurants and cafes. Families will be able to access the council community centre, kindergarten, childcare centre, state secondary and primary schools, a private primary school, medical centre and a chemist. Lend Lease has created eleven community developments throughout Victoria including flag ship
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New norms to make air bags must for all cars
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ntry level car prices will rise by Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 35,000 from October next year as the government will make it mandatory for all new passenger cars in India to have basic safety
features such as air bags, anti-lock braking systems, child restraint systems, seat belt reminders and reinforced body structures. Prices of lower-end variants of some small and mid-segment cars
could also rise by a similar amount once these safety features become the norm. Road transport and highways secretary Vijay Chhibber said that India’s first vehicle safety standard,
the India New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), based on the widely accepted United Nations NCAP, will be notified early next year. The new NCAP regulations
would require manufacturers to reinforce the car’s structure in line with European standards that will enable it to pass frontal and side impact crash tests at 56 kmph. Presently, passenger cars in Indian are equipped to withstand frontal crash tests at 46 kmph. Indian roads are among the most unsafe in the world. Around 140,000 people die in road accidents every year. “Initially compliance will be voluntary but from October 2015, it will be mandatory for manufacturers to comply with the safety regulations,” Chhibber said. The decision comes in the wake of two popular small cars, Maruti Suzuki Swift and Datsun’s entrylevel car Go, failing crash tests by global testing firm Global NCAP, the umbrella body of consumer car safety testing bodies, on Monday. Earlier this year, five of the most popular small cars in India – Maruti Alto 800, Tata Nano, Ford Figo, Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Polo – had failed Global NCAP crash tests. Since then, Volkswagen has decided to offer airbags as standard in all its cars. Last month, Toyota followed suit by offering airbags as standard in its small car Liva and sedan Etios. Both Maruti Suzuki and Nissan Motors, which makes the Datsun Go, said their cars meet all requirements as per current Indian norms.
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Happy Go Lucky Punjabi Movie with non stop laugh
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appy Go Lucky starring Amrinder Gill, Harish Verma, Isha Rikhi, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Sumit Sandhu, B.N. Sharma, Shruti Sodhi, and Dakhshita Kumaria, is an
upcoming Punjabi movie. Harry Baweja, a known name in Bollywood is producing the film under the direction of Amarpreet G S Chabbra under the banner of Baweja Films Pvt. Ltd.
The movie will be released on 21st November, 2014. Happy Go Lucky is love triangle movie in which Amrinder Gill and Harish Verma are behind Isha Rikhi and it will be interesting to
see who will win and it is full of comedy and the full starcast of the movie is Amrinder Gill, Sumit Sandhu, Harish Verma, Dakshita Kumaria, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Isha Rikhi, Shruti Sodhi and Shivani
Saini. This movie is directed by Amarpreet G.S. Chabbra and is produced by Pammi Baweja. Song in this Are really Good vichhoda Song is really Sweet sad song in this movie.
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‘Kiss of Love’ campaign meets wall of cops
ists. Earlier, protesters on Sunday blocked roads leading to Kochi’s Marine Drive, the venue for ‘Kiss of Love’ — a mass-kissing campaign against alleged moral policing by right-wing groups. The port city remained tense with suspected members of the Shiv Sena, Samastha Sunni Students Federation and other activist groups saying they would not let the event take place. Around 1,000 policemen were deployed to prevent any untoward incident as those supporting the drive planned to march to the venue by 5:00pm. The campaign was launched on social media after a coffee shop in north Kerala’s Kozhikode city was vandalised recently by a group of people who criticised the public display of affection by some couples there. A day after the Kerala high
came to power. The Narendra Modi government, which has made Ganga cleaning one of its top priorities, is set to constitute another panel to take forward the unfinished job of drafting the legislation, according to an official source. Among other things, the law, when enacted, is likely to make it binding on state governments to ensure that adequate flow is maintained along the entire length of the river. It is also likely to empower all relevant agencies to ensure that the Ganga and its tributaries flow in an unpolluted state and have minimum obstructions that restrict groundwater recharge. The law is also expected to look at creation of new institutions that will work for the development, conservation and regeneration of the river and the basin. The consortium of seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), which is finalising its report on Ganga River Basin Management
Plan, is also said to be in favour of bringing in a law. It is going to recommend this in its report, which is likely to be submitted by December, it is learnt. In a summary of its draft report, submitted a while back, the IIT consortium said that the government would need to create a “Commission that needs to be established by an Act of Parliament to enable an enduring mechanism for sustainable growth in the National River Ganga Basin”. Its final report is likely to contain a draft legislation as well, it is learnt. Former Chief Vigilance Commissioner, N Vittal, who has been included in the recentlyreconstituted National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) as one of the five independent members, is also said to be working on a separate draft legislation. Yet another draft has been prepared by the Ganga Mahasabha — which describes
itself as “a pan-India organisation dedicated to nature and culture” — with help from several legal experts, including a few former judges.
Photo source: PTI Since morning many anti-kiss drive activists had swarmed Marine Drive and assembled at vantage points insisting that they won’t allow the event come what may. The police resorted to a mild lathi-charge to disperse the crowd that attacked two motorcyle borne pro-kiss activists. At least eight protesters and media personnel were injured in the ensuing scuffle. Traffic was disrupted for more than two hours. Despite the police arresting them minutes before their march to the venue, pro-kiss activists claimed that their campaign was a run-away hit. “We succeeded in sending a strong message throughout the country that moral policing is worse than voyeurism. We got unprecedented support from many quarters. It is a strong warning to moral police,” said N Nandini, one of the activ-
court refused to intervene, the organisers said on Sunday they would go ahead with the protest, even as they were yet to get permission from the police. Though the police had denied permission for the event, they said they would only intervene if it created a law and order problem. Stressing that it was “not a kiss fest” but a gathering of likeminded people to raise awareness against moral policing, the organisers said they would next focus on creating awareness about the deadly AIDS. ‘Free Thinkers’, a Facebook group organising the programme, expected about 700-1000 people would participate. “There is no question of backtracking. The protest will be held as scheduled at 5pm at the venue with participants holding placards,” Rahul Pasupalan, IT professional and short film maker and Jijo Kuriakose, a researcher and members of ‘Free Thinkers’ had told reporters earlier in the day. On Saturday, the organisers had received a shot in the arm with the Kerala high court refusing to interfere with the event after the state government assured action would be taken in the event of any illegal activities. Two petitions seeking to prohibit the event was disposed by the court recording the government’s submission. “This is not a kiss fest. It is a gathering of like minded people to protest against moral policing. We are independent thinkers and this is a gathering of the Facebook users,” they said, adding young and old couple, parents and youngsters were all welcome to participate in the event, which is a platform to protest against
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he much-hyped ‘kiss of love’ campaign to protest against growing moral policing has fizzled out after the police rounded up 50odd activists who were planning to march towards Marine Drive, the venue of the event. The police detained the organisers and sympathisers, including women, even before they could reach the venue of the symbolic protest against moral policing. Just as the march began at around 4pm, the police team led by DCP (Law and Order), R Nishantini, took the organisers and sympathisers into custody and bundled them into a police van as they raised slogans against moral policing. Though the organisers had claimed that 5,000 activists would take part in the event many prokiss activists backed out at the eleventh hour fearing violence.
The government panel to draft the legislation, when it is formed, is expected to draw upon all the individual drafts prepared by others.
Coming: Law to save the Ganga
t may soon be illegal to pollute the river Ganga or obstruct its natural flow. The government is considering enacting a law to ensure that its efforts to clean the river and maintain an uninterrupted flow are not hampered. Uma Bharti, the Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, recently said that, if necessary, a law would be framed. However, that would be the “last recourse”, she said. But work on drafting the legislation is already going on. In fact, it had started during the time of the previous government itself. The UPA government had constituted an inter-ministerial committee in February this year to frame a draft legislation “for strengthening efforts to make the river pollution free and to ensure its continuous flow”. That committee had held a few meetings, but before it could finalise a draft, a new government
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moral policing. Pasupalan said though they approached police four days back with a request for permission to conduct the event, they were yet to receive any intimation allowing or denying permission. Pointing out that kissing and hugging was only a form of agitation they had chosen to raise awareness against moral policing, Rahul said it was precisely due to the novel form of protest they had adopted that so much heat had been generated. “Isn’t everyone talking about the event?” he asked. “Because we selected this form of protest, everyone is discussing it. We want to create an awareness against moral policing,” they said. Jijo Kuriakose said the group would next focus their attention on creating awareness about the deadly AIDS. Interestingly parallel to the ‘kiss fest’ a slew of other protests are expected to take place near the venue. Leading Malayalam literary critic M Leelavathy and Kochi Mayor Tony Chammany are among the main participants expected to join a parallel protest event being organized by the Kerala Students’ Union, student wing of the Congress. The campaign was launched on social media after a coffee shop in north Kerala’s Kozhikode city was vandalised last week by a group of people who criticised the public display of affection by some couples there. The attack came after a news channel owned by a political party carried a report on October 23 with visuals of “immoral activities” allegedly taking place at the establishment, showing young couples kissing and embracing.
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The Arijit Singh Concert Review Melbourne Festival Hall & Sydney Town Hall
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n October 25 and 26, ECA, the Education Centre of Australia, brought one of the most successful Indian acts to Australia - the electrifying Arijit Singh and his talented band. ECA is one of the largest private education providers in Australia and offers a huge range of courses for international students in both Sydney and Melbourne, from English language tuition through to postgraduate Master degrees. Rupesh Singh, the CEO of ECA, has been the driver of ECA’s
incredible growth over the years, and is passionate about community and cultural projects, having sponsored several events in the past. Now, Rupesh Singh and Aadesh Shrivastava (a very successful music composer of both Hindi and world films) have decided to join forces and create Raga Studio, a collaboration which will bring many more successful artists to Australia in the future. Arijit Singh performed to Melbourne and Sydney audiences in two unforgettable
introduced to the audience and recounted the Raga Studios success story, with Aadesh singing a special song to a rapt audience. The mood was now set, the band came on‌..the screams began, and then the Master, Arijit Singh, was on stage. Melbourne and Sydney can be proud of their roaring and cheering, setting the mood and energy for Arijit to kick off a truly first class concert. Then the song TUM HI HO was performed and ecstatic fans brought the house down. After
concerts. Arijit shone as a true professional, demanding perfection in all aspects of the show, and giving 100% energy to his loyal fans. The incredible talents of everyone on stage were apparent, as Arijit and his band projected perfect harmony. The first act to go on stage, Sunny V, a talented singer from Bombay, got fans going and then proceeded to be our MC for the evening, cohosting with Vince Alfonzetti from ECA. Rupesh Singh, Archana Singh, Aadesh Shrivastava, and his wife, Vijeta Pandit were then
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his last number, Arijit showed the ultimate respect to the audience, and went down on his knees and bowed to his loyal and much loved fans. Arijit and his band are world class performers and brought a slice of India to Australia this October. ECA was very proud to be the main sponsor of this event, having since received many testimonials and accolades stating that this was the best Indian concert to ever come to Australia. ECA and Arijit Singh CONGRATULATIONS!
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India’s Modi vows to bring back ‘black money’
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rime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Sunday to bring back billions of dollars believed to be illegally stashed in banks abroad by Indians to avoid paying tax, amid a furore over “black money”. Modi said the money belonged to India’s poor and his right-wing government was “on the right track” in efforts to have the funds suspected of being stashed in Swiss and other foreign accounts returned. “The issue is an article of faith for me,” the premier said in a regular Sunday address on national radio, mainly aimed at connecting with the millions of rural poor. “Every penny of this country’s poor people, which has gone out, should return. This is my commitment,” said Modi who stormed to power in May in a landslide election victory. The comments come just days after Modi’s government submitted a list to India’s top court of 627 people suspected of parking “black money” in Swiss bank accounts beyond the reach of tax authorities. The government was initially accused of seeking to shield powerful people after it argued against handing over the names to the Supreme Court.
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Global Financial Integrity, a Washingtonbased group that tracks money transfers, said Indians surreptitiously shifted $344 billion overseas between 2002 and 2011, depriving India of vital tax revenues. But that money is a fraction of illicit funds and assets concealed in India, experts say. Modi pledged during his high-octane election campaign to “bring back black money within 100 days” of being elected, after accusing the previous government of failing to crack down on the issue. Anti-corruption activists petitioned the Supreme Court seeking the names of wealthy Indians under scrutiny by the new government for allegedly hiding funds offshore. “From what I understand and based on the information I have, I am telling you that we are on the right track,” Modi said of the ongoing probe into black money. After winning power, Modi set up a team of regulators and ex-judges to identify illicit fund-holders and repatriate money. But they have encountered difficulty obtaining details of account-holders from countries due to financial confidentiality issues.
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Sikh group seeks Obama support for justice for 1984 riots
governments from different parties, and undercuts India’s claims that it respects human rights and the rule of law,” the groups wrote. The groups urged the Obama administration to make human rights a priority in US engagement with India “and to call upon the government to deliver justice to those who lost their lives, their dignity, or their loved ones during the November 1984 anti-Sikh massacres.”
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Minister Indira Gandhi by two of her Sikh bodyguards. Although India’s former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh - himself a Sikh - tendered an apology for the 1984 massacres, he refused to accept state responsibility or make a commitment to justice, they claimed. “India’s failure to deliver justice for these events reflects an abdication of moral responsibility on the part of successive
Ensaaf and Human Rights Watch wrote in the letter sent Monday. “Although various government commissions found that some police and Congress Party officials instigated or were complicit in attacks, the primary architects of this violence have escaped justice,” they wrote. “Given the important role that India is poised to play, and is increasingly seeking, in setting international policy-potentially as a permanent member of the United
Nations Security Council- we urge you to address impunity for the 1984 premeditated violence in your engagement with India.” Only 30 people have been convicted for these crimes, with police and prosecution authorities failing to bring government and party officials allegedly involved to justice, the three groups said. The groups alleged that the entire Sikh community was targeted in retribution for the Oct 31, 1984 assassination of then Indian Prime
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n umbrella Sikh group and a couple of human right bodies have written a letter to US President Barack Obama seeking his support for justice for the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India that claimed 3,000 lives. “We are writing to urge the Obama administration to call on India’s new government to bring justice to the victims of the 1984 massacres by prosecuting those responsible,” the Sikh Coalition,
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Scientists see mechanism for spontaneous HIV ‘cure’
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rench scientists said they had found the genetic mechanism by which two HIV-infected men may have experienced a “spontaneous cure”, and said it offered a new strategy in the fight against AIDS. Both men were infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), one of them 30 years ago, but never developed AIDS symptoms.
The AIDS-causing virus remained in their immune cells but was inactivated because its genetic code had been altered, the scientists said. The change appeared to be linked to increased activity of a common enzyme named APOBEC, they theorized. The “apparent spontaneous cure” throws up an intriguing avenue for drug engineers, the team said in a statement.
tect the virus in their blood. The team found that in both cases, the virus was unable to replicate in immune cells due to mutations in its genetic code. The researchers suggested spontaneous evolution between humans and the virus, a process called “endogenisation” that is believed to have neutralized other viruses in humans in the past. A similar process has been witnessed in a population of koalas that has integrated an AIDS-like virus into their genes, neutralized it, and were passing resistance on to their offspring. “We propose that HIV cure may occur through HIV endogenisation in humans,” the team wrote. “These findings suggest that without therapeutic and prophylactic strategies, after several decades of HIV/host integrations and millions of deaths, it is likely that a few individuals might have endogenised and neutralized the virus and transmitted it to their progeny,” they added. “We believe that the persistence of HIV DNA can lead to cure, and protection, from HIV.”
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ant to know when you are going to die? Try this creepy app. A new app called Deadline can determine the date of your death by scanning information from your iphone’s Healthkit tool. The tool records information like your height, diastolic blood pressure and monitors your sleep and number of steps you take in a day. Using this data and mixing it with some questions about your lifestyle, the app finds the
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approximate date and time of your demise, Bustle reported. “No app can really accurately determine when you will die. Instead, the app actually monitors your own health and motivates you to make better lifestyle choices or consult a physician, if necessary,” its developer Gist LLC wrote on the Apple iTunes page. You can even change your predicted date of death by following a healthy diet and an active exercise routine, it added.
The approach hitherto has been the opposite: to try and clear all traces of HIV from human cells and from cell reservoirs where they hide. “We suggest that persistence of integrated HIV DNA is not a barrier, but on the contrary, may be a prerequisite to HIV cure,” said the study authors. “We propose a new vision of HIV cure through integration, inactivation and potential endogenisation of a viral genome into the human genome.” The team said they did not believe the two patients were unique or that the phenomenon was new. And they called for “massive sequencing” of human DNA, particularly from Africans who had been exposed to HIV for longest, to find further proof. Only one person is thought to have ever been cured of HIV: Timothy Ray Brown who had bone marrow transplants as a treatment for leukaemia, from a donor with resistance to HIV. A baby given anti-AIDS drugs immediately after birth for 18 months, was at first also thought to have been cured, but the virus later came back
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“The work opens up therapeutic avenues for a cure, using or stimulating this enzyme, and avenues for identifying individuals among newly-infected patients who have a chance of a spontaneous cure.” The work, published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, was carried out by scientists at France’s Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm). HIV replicates by invading human CD4 immune cells, which it reprogrammes to become virus factories. A rare group of people — fewer than one per cent of those infected — are naturally able to rein in viral replication and keep the virus at clinically undetectable levels. They are known as “elite controllers”, but the mechanism by which they keep the virus at bay remains a mystery. The French group looked at two such individuals, a 57-yearold man diagnosed HIV-positive in 1985, and a 23-year-old diagnosed in 2011, and sequenced their virus genomes. Though they remained infected, standard tests could not de-
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fter decades of collecting celestial sounds from rocket launches and astronaut dialogue to alien lightning and interstellar plasma - NASA recently set up a SoundCloud account, letting it stream the audio clips for anyone to hear. NASA offers 63 sounds so far. ‘A Giant Leap’ Neil Armstrong’s most famous words when his foot touched the surface of the Moon was the first SoundCloud clip that NASA posted online, ‘mother nature network’ report-
ed. ‘Earthsong’ also called ‘Chorus’ is NASA’s most popular feed. It is the noise produced by an electromagnetic phenomenon caused by plasma waves in Earth’s radiation belts, which loom at least 8,000 miles (12,874 km) above the surface. NASA made this recording in 2012 with its EMFISIS probe. Another audio NASA uploaded is ‘Saturn Radio’. Saturn is home to dramatic auroras that are a lot like the northern and southern lights that dance around the
Earth’s poles when solar wind hits the upper atmosphere. These lights are closely related to the planet’s strong radio emissions, first detected by the Cassini spacecraft in 2002. Another clip ‘The Sounds of Interstellar Space’ represents data that was recorded outside the heliosphere in 2012 and 2013 by NASA’s Voyager 1. ‘Lift Off’ are the sounds of the first manned-mission to the Moon, Apollo 11. The clip includes lift off, as well as the applause in the space center.
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Govt plans huge new office complex in Lutyens’ zone
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he central government plans to build a massive new secretariat spread over nearly 10 acres in the Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone to overcome an office-space shortage of about 22 lakh sq ft. Going by rough calculations, the new secretariat would be at
least twice the size of the Scope Complex on Lodhi Road, which has offices of 24 public sector units and has over 9,000 people working in the building. The proposal for the complex has been pushed by the department of personnel and training (DoPT) after the new government
took over, sources said. Officials in the know of the plan said the proposal was under discussion and the first consultative meeting of was scheduled for later this week. An official said the idea was to bring all wings of every ministry or department in one building for
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efficient delivery and better intradepartmental coordination. At present, wings of many ministries and departments spread across many parts of the city. “Almost every ministry and department has been demanding more space to accommodate people. Currently they have no
option but to take office space on rent. Sometimes departments have to wait for long periods till adequate space is found for them. The problem is only going to grow in future,” said a government official who did not wish to be named. In several cases, the estate department of urban development ministry has allocated space to central ministry offices in state government properties such as J&K House and Bikaner House. If the department provides a letter stating no space was available, ministries and departments are also allowed to take private properties on rent in complexes such as the Jeevan Bharti building in Connaught Place. It has learnt that though the Central Public Works Department has a lot of land in its possession in Ghitorni, south Delhi, where such an office complex can be built, this option is not being considered. This is because most ministries and departments are headquartered in the LBZ and want space in that area. Moreover, locating offices in the central part of the capital becomes convenient for public and other stakeholders. Sources said the site for the new office complex would be decided in the next few months. There is even an option to construct the secretariat on land occupied by two government bungalows.
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Bigg Boss 8: Puneet Issar ousted; Gautam breaks down
in tonight’s episode. Puneet Issar aka Duryodhan of Mahabharat has been ousted from the show as he was accused of using physical force on co-contestant Aarya Babbar. The news came as a surprise to all the contestants including
Gautam who broke down after hearing the news of Puneet’s elimination from the show. Sources inform that during a luxury budget task ‘Unchi Hai Building’ housemates were divided into two groups. Team A included, Sonali, Pritam,
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Kapil to produce a Punjabi film
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he trade grapevine has been buzzing with the news that Kapil Sharma is setting up his own production house. Well, it’s official now. Kapil will flag off his new venture with a Punjabi film. A source close to Indian television’s leading standup comedian says, “Kapil has locked the script. Being a Punjabi, he is comfortable with the language. The film will roll sometime next year. Kapil plans to release it by the end of 2015, in the November/ December bracket.”
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The source added that Kapil will be busy with his Bollywood debut, a comedy helmed by Abbas-Mustan, for the next few months. “As soon as he is done with that, his Punjabi flick will go on floors,” said the source. Will Kapil’s girlfriend, Preeti Simoes, who is the creative director of Comedy Nights With Kapil be involved in the production, we asked? “No, she is concentrating on the show for now. But she may assist him on his home production at some point,” said the source.
Gautam, Puneet, Sushant whereas Team B had included, Aarya, Karishma, Ali, Diandra, and Praneet respectively. The task required one team at a time to build a tower out of the given wooden blocks. While the team constructs the tower as
Ekta Kapoor’s new show to honor intitution of marriage
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n a time where divorce has become an extremely common practice, producer Ekta Kapoor seeks to instill people’s faith in the instituion of marriage through her new show, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar. This Balaji Telefilms show explores the complexities of the delicate yet strong bond between a husband and wife, who are driven apart due to misunderstandings. While actor Ronit Roy portrays the character of Dr Nachiket Khanna, who lives with his three kids in America, Pallavi Kulkarni plays his wife Ragini Patel, who
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ontroversial reality show Bigg Boss never misses a chance to amuse viewers. After an interesting episode where Karishma Tanna hogged the limelight for her selfish ways, it’s time to witness another shocker
wide as the wooden base given to them stacking up the blocks one by one upon each other, simultaneously one member from the same team was required to constantly rotate a big metallic wheel beside the construction site. The opposite team had to distract them from accomplishing the task. Team A was the first team to start the task. As soon the task started Aarya from team B went and stops Puneet from moving it. Puneet gets very upset at this and charges towards Aarya while taking him down on the ground using his physical strength. The task has to be stopped mid-way as instructed by Bigg Boss. Shocked and hurt, Aarya starts shouting at Puneet asking him, how he could use his physical strength while performing the task. Due to the incident, Bigg Boss gathers all the housemates at night in the living area and states sternly that Puneet’s behaviour with Aarya was intolerable. Puneet gets disqualified from the house and is asked to pack his bag and leave immediately. Gautam, who has been really close to Puneet was seen crying after Puneet’s exit as the latter was his support system in the house. Though, Gautam breaks down crying, he manages to not to reveal his emotional side to other contestants.
stays in India with their two other kids. Revealing more from the plot, Ekta says, “It is the oddity between two people who have shared a past and a lot of history but they can’t share a future together. It’s the oddness related to separated couples, what happens to couples when they are separated yet remain inseparable because of their children.” Ekta is confident about her cast. “You need maturity to play such complicated characters. Ronit and Pallavi are two actors who I knew would carry this off.”
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Capsicum Sabji Tomato and chicken Paneer korma curry • • • • • • • • • •
Ingredients
390g (1 1/2 cups) Greek-style natural yoghurt 140g (1/2 cup) Patak’s Korma Curry Paste 8 (about 2.2kg) large chicken thigh cutlets, excess fat trimmed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 brown onions, halved, thinly sliced 2 large ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 100g baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves Steamed Sun Rice White Medium Grain Rice, to serve Pappadums, to serve
Method:
Step 1 Combine the yoghurt and curry paste in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate. Step 2 Heat the oil a stockpot or heatproof casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until golden. Step 3 Add the chicken and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, turning chicken occasionally, for 30 minutes. (Don’t let the sauce boil, or the curry will curdle.) Stir in the tomato. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce thickens. Add the spinach. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until just wilted. Step 4 Place the chicken curry in a large serving bowl. Top with coriander leaves. Serve with steamed rice and pappadums.
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Teen binge drinking linked to long-term brain changes
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inge drinking - defined as men consuming five or more drinks and women drinking four or more drinks in 2 hours - is a serious problem in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 90% of alcohol consumed among under-21s is in the form of binge drinking. Past research has documented
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the effects of binge drinking on the brain - particularly during adolescence - when the brain is still developing. Studies have linked heavy alcohol use among teenagers to changes in myelin - the protective coating surrounding nerve fibers that boosts communication between neurons and cognitive impairment later in life. But according to study co-
author Heather Richardson, PhD, of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, it has been unclear whether such brain changes are a direct result of alcohol consumption or other factors. With a view to finding out, Richardson and colleagues assessed the effects of alcohol consumption on the brains of male adolescent rats.
For 2 weeks, one group of rats had access to sweetened alcohol each day, while the other group - acting as controls - had access to sweetened water. The researchers explain that - like teenagers - rats have a preference for sweet beverages and were happy to work for their drink by pressing a lever that granted access to it. This triggered high levels of voluntary alcohol consumption among the rats, similar to that of adolescent binge drinking in humans. Adolescent binge drinking ‘causes lasting myelin deficits in prefrontal cortex of brain’ At the end of the study period, the researchers analyzed the brains of the rats - particularly their levels of myelin. They found that the rats that drank the sweetened alcohol every day for 2 weeks had reduced myelin in the prefrontal cortex of the brain - a region of the brain crucial for decision making and the regulation of emotions - compared with the rats that drank the sweetened water. When assessing myelin levels in the rats’ brains months later - when they had reached adulthood - they found the rats that had consumed the sweetened alcohol during adolescence continued to show reduced myelin levels in the prefrontal cortex. Furthermore, the researchers note that when the rats that consumed alcohol during adolescence were exposed to alcohol again in adulthood, the effects on
the brain were comparable in each instance, even though the rats consumed less alcohol for shorter durations during adolescence. The researchers say this indicates that in teenage years, the brain may have heightened sensitivity to alcohol. The effects of teenage binge drinking on memory In another experiment, both groups of rats were subject to a working memory task as adults, which tested their ability to retain new information for short periods. The adult rats that had consumed alcohol during adolescence displayed a poorer performance on this task, compared with the adult rats that drank the sweetened water during adolescence. Richardson and colleagues say their findings indicate that as well as causing lasting structural damage to the brain, binge drinking during adolescence may impair cognitive functions associated with learning and memory later in life. The team says they hope their findings will pave the way for new strategies to treat alcohol use disorders. In addition, they say that “results from this work focusing on the prefrontal cortex could also help us better understand the function of myelin and how myelin deficits may contribute to other psychiatric conditions associated with prefrontal impairments, such as impulsivity, Tourette syndrome and schizophrenia.”
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An abode of sages
Rishikesh is town in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand state in India. Total population of Rishikesh is 75,020 (53% male and 47 % female) as of 2001. Rishikesh is situated at 409 meters above sea level in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayan Range and surrounded by the Shivalik range. Rishikesh is 35 kms far from Haridwar, 90 Kms from Mussoorie, 25 Kms far from Jollygrant airport Dehradun, and 240 kms far from New Delhi.
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History:
The whole area (Garhwal) was famous as Kedarkhand in the past as mentioned in the Skanda Purana. As per the Skanda Purana the area is named as Kubjamrak because here lord Vishnu appeared to Raibhya Rishi under a mango tree. Raibhya Rishi selected the place for his long penance (Tapasya or austerity) Lord Vishnu was pleased by his act and appeared to the sage as a “Hrishikesh.” The word is combination of two word Hrishik and esh. Hrishik means senses and esh means god or master. It means god of senses. The Sthala Purana states as follows: “Raibhya Rishi preferred the sacredness and beauty of the place where Lord Vishnu appeared, so he remained there in the form of intense plants, which look like his matted locks. In consideration of this and the divine qualities of Raibhya Rishi, the area recognized as Rishi Kesha or Rishikesh, or the hair of the Rishi (Sage). Skanda Purana mention that the Lord Vishnu blessed Raibhya Rishi and gave him this divine message: “while you have performed supreme tapasya (austerities) by controlling your senses, let the place be recognized as Hrishikesha (Lord Hrishikesha, master of all senses).
Attractions in Rishikesh:
Triveni Ghat: Triveni Ghat is biggest bathing ghat in Rishikesh. Situated near the main market this ghat has mesmerizing view of mountain and river. The reason for the name is it is believed that this is conference of 03 rivers Ganges, Yamuna and legendary Saraswati. Due to the conference this ghat is great place to take a bath. Ghat is structure of steps where people can acess river for holy bath. Everyday Ganges ceremony (Ganga Aarti) is organized at ghat in evening. (5 PM in winter and 6 PM in Summer). Lakshman Jhula: Big iron suspension bridge on the river Ganges which is 4.5 kms far from Rishikesh. It is believed that Lakshman (Brother of lord Ram) crossed the river here by jute rope. Current bridge is built in 1929 in when the old bridge (1989 built) was damaged in flood. Laskman Jhula is popular in tourist for shopping and other activites such as rafting. Both side of the bridge has so many different shops with interesting things to buy. Lakshman temple and Tera Manzil Temple is also situated here.
Yoga in Rishikesh:
Rishikesh has very beautiful atmosphere which has attracted so many spiritual persons as well as people who are looking for peace since ancient time. Legends says that Raibhya Rishi who made intense tapasya (austerity) here to please lord Vishnu. Later he stayed here and practiced Yoga. After Raibhya Rishi so many sages, monks and famous spiritual personalities used this place for yoga and meditation. The Beatles came to Rishikesh in the 1960s to learn and practice yoga. The incident promoted Rishikesh in world map as ultimate destination for yoga. Now Rishikesh is also known as Yoga capital of the world. Thousands of tourists are attracted to Rishikesh every year to learn yoga. Rishikesh is full of places where one can learn yoga.
Places to eat in Rishikesh:
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Rishikesh is well known destination for Indian as well as foreign tourists, so Rishikesh has lots of varieties in food. In Rishikesh traditional Indian cuisine, Italian, Maxican, Chinese, Middle Eastern, American ajnd Israeli food is available. North Indian and South Indian food is widely used. Non vegetarian food is prohibited in Rishikesh area because it is a holy place. How ever there are lots of varieties of food in Rishikesh mainly in Lakshman Jhula area.
Weather in Rishikesh:
Rishikesh is located at an altitude of 360 meters above the sea level in hill area. Rishikesh can be visited through out the year how ever September, October & November are best time to visit Rishikesh. Spring season in Rishikesh is from Mid February to late May. Summer season is from mid May to July. Monsoon starts generally in late July till the September. Winter season is from Oct to mid feb. In winter temperature is around 8 C to 20 C & during summer temperature is around 30 to 42 C. Rishikesh weather has very pleasant during the whole year.
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How to Reach Rishikesh:
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Rishikesh By Bus: Rishikesh by road is well connected by road to other Indian cities. Rishikesh is just 245 kms far from New Delhi by road. Haridwar to Rishikesh distance is just 30 kms. Dehradun is 50 kms far from here. You can get Govt Buses for Rishikesh from New Delhi, Haridwar and Dehradun. New Delhi to Rishikesh bus takes normally 07 to 08 hour to reach here. Rishikesh to Haridwar is just 45 minuts journey. Rishikesh By Air: Dehradun Jollygrant airport is nearest airport for come by Air Rishikesh which is just 25 kms far from here. There are daily flights from New Delhi to Dehradun. There is also Air India flight from Lucknow on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Air India, Jet Konnect & Spice Jet are major airlines which have daily flights from Delhi to Dehradun. Rishikesh By Train: Rishikesh has Railway connectivity with limited trains. Haridwar Railway station is very close (35 kms far) so its best option to reach Rishikesh by train. Shatabdi Express (Train Number 12017), A/C Special (Train Number 12205) & Mussoorie Express (Train Number 14041) are one of the best options to reach Haridwar from New Delhi. Haridwar to Rishikesh you can hire taxi or you can hire auto rickshaw.
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The Real Meaning Of Christmas T
he word Christmas has been around for centuries. Some dictionaries say it belongs to the late Old English period; others that it dates back to the 12th century. Old forms include cristes masse and christmasse, meaning the festival (mass) of Christ. Christmas actually replaced a number of significant pagan midwinter festivals when the church was trying to persuade Romans to convert to Christianity. In the phrase Merry Christmas, the word merry does not refer an excess of seasonal good cheer, nor yet to drunkenness. Those meanings date from the 14th century onwards. However, the original meaning of merry was pleasing or agreeable. That meaning is also found in the phrase God rest you merry, gentlemen (NOT God rest you, merry gentlemen), where rest is used in the same sense as in rest assured. The use of the abbreviation Xmas drives some people crazy, yet it is not a modern aberration, but an ancient usage. X was used to represent the Greek symbol chi, which is also the first letter in Christ. That usage has been around since Roman times. Bringer of gifts Santa Claus has evolved from a Christian saint, Saint Nicholas, and is believed to have arrived in the US with the Dutch. Though now the two are inextricably intertwined, Father Christmas predates Santa Claus, having been around since the 15th century. It’s that time of year again. December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gifts under the tree, the lights in the windows, the cards
in the mail, turkey dinners with family and friends, snow in the yard, stockings hanging in the living room, and shouts of “Merry Christmas” to those who pass us in the streets? Is this really Christmas? For many people, Christmas is a time of sorrow. They don’t have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some. Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. You see, Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event. They knew this was no ordinary baby. The prophets had told of His coming hundreds of years before. The star stopped over Bethlehem just to mark the way for those who were looking for this special child. “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Why did He come? Why did God send His son to this sometimes cruel and hard world? He sent Jesus to us so that one day, He would grow up to become a very important part of history. His story (history) is one of truth, love, and hope. It brought salvation to all of us. Without Jesus, we would all die in our sins.
Jesus was born so one day the price could be paid for the things we have done that are wrong. The Bible says that all have sinned. We are all born with a sin nature. We do things that do not please God. Through the sins of Adam and Eve, we have all inherited that sin nature. We need to have that removed. The only way is through Jesus. Jesus came so He could die on the cross for ALL of our sins. If we believe that Jesus died for our sins, we can ask Him to come into our hearts and forgive us. Then, we are clean and made whole. We can know that heaven is a place where we can go to when this life is over. “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from every wrong.” We can truly be happy at Christmas! No matter what may be happening, we can know that we are His children. We then become sons and daughters of God. Heaven will be our home one day. Look at Christmas in a new way this year. This is the year to invite Jesus into your heart. You will then have a “Merry Christmas.” The joy and peace you will receive will last all year as you look to God for all your needs to be met. Christmas in Australia Christmas in Australia is often very hot. Whereas the northern hemisphere is in the middle of winter, Australians are baking in summer heat. It is not unusual to have Christmas Day well into the mid 30 degrees Celsius, or near 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A traditional meal includes a turkey dinner, with ham, and pork. A flaming Christmas plum
pudding is added for dessert. In the Australian gold rushes, Christmas puddings often contained a gold nugget. Today a small favor is baked inside. Whoever finds this knows s/he will enjoy good luck. Another treat is Mince Pies. Some Australians and particularly tourists often have their Christmas dinner at midday on a local beach, Bondi Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs attracts thousands of people on Christmas Day. Other families enjoy their day by having a picnic. If they are at home, the day is punctuated by swimming in a pool, playing Cricket out the backyard, and other outdoor activities. The warm weather allows Australians to enjoy a tradition which commenced in 1937. Carols by Candlelight is held every year on Christmas Eve, where tens of thousands of people gather in the city of Melbourne to sing their favorite Christmas songs. The evening is lit by as many candles singing under a clean cut night sky. The sky with its Southern Cross stars is like a mirror. Sydney and the other capital cities also enjoy Carols in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Australians surround themselves with Christmas Bush, a native plant which has little red flowered leaves. Christmas shopping is often done in shorts and t-shirts. At many beaches Santa Claus arrives on a surfboard, or even on a surf lifesaving boat. Australia’s worst Christmas was in 1974, when Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin in the Northern Territory. More than 60 people were killed.
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Why should I vote for Gandhi? By Manohar Pawar
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s many of you know Mr. Gandhi Bevinakoppa is contesting for the Victorian state parliament election, in just a few weeks on 29 November 2014. Are you in the contemplation of voting Gandhi a member of the Parliament? In many respects, Mr. Gandhi’s contest in the state election reminds me of Mr. Barack Obama’s first election in the USA. When Barack Obama’s campaign was in full swing, some of my international friends told me that they wish they were US citizens so that they could vote for Obama. Similarly, some of my friends in Melbourne are telling me that they wish they were residents of Clarinda so that they could vote for Gandhi. While such a spirit of supporting Gandhi is so much appreciated, but the reality is that if they are not residents of Clarinda, they cannot exercise that vote, but residents of Clarinda can. Community members of the Clarinda constituency may be wondering who to vote this time in the state elections. Irrespective of their political beliefs, Gandhi may deserve their vote due to several important reasons. Gandhi is a good person and sincerely committed to the public cause. Gandhi comes from simple and hardworking background. He can understand needs and issues of ordinary people and come down to their level and relate and listen to them with an open heart. Your vote to Gandhi is the real and crucial appreciation of his decision to contest and serve members of the Clarinda community. Such a bold decision requires courage, conviction and significant personal sacrifice. Many people may not be in a position to take such a decision. Like any other busy family members, Gandhi is also very good family man with a wife and three children. Unlike many other families, Gandhi’s decision to contest in the state election shows his willingness to serve the public and build the Clarinda community. Such a social centred decision deserves our vote for Gandhi. Gandhi has a genuine and empathetic understanding of multicultural needs and issues. As Clarinda community represents many different multicultural communities, Gandhi can understand current conditions of such communities and effectively represent their voice at the highest level to influence decisions that benefit the Clarinda community and beyond. Some of my friends comment: Although many Asian children from multicultural backgrounds are so meritorious, scoring highest possible percentages in many schools, where do they disappear? Where are they in the overall societal structure? Perhaps they may be working hard in one of their chosen professions, often remaining far from the power structure of their community. Your vote to Gandhi will bring significant change to such current status quo. It is crucial for migrant communities to understand and appreciate that one of us needs to be close to political power structure to negotiate on behalf of our communities and influence decisions that have significant implications for our overall wellbeing. For a range of reasons, it is important for us to be close to the power to address our needs and issues, and to build our communities on a stronger footing. Your vote to Gandhi will help you become closer to the power and to initiate grassroots level changes to meet the growing needs in the area of health, education, housing, childcare, protection of women and care for the elderly, public safety, employment generation, transport and migrants’ successful settlement. Citizens of Clarinda community have a rare opportunity to prove this by voting Gandhi. If you are a resident in the Clarinda community, would you like to miss such a rare opportunity? November 2014 Edition
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uperstar Akshay Kumar, who is doing a cameo in his upcoming production venture The Shaukeens, says he found it very different to play an alcoholic in the comedy drama. The 47year-old actor said he is a teetotaller in real life. “I am playing an alcoholic in the film. It was a very different shade to pull off. In the film, I am playing an angry man too. So, these are various shades which have been put in my character and I am not really of that kind in real life,” Akshay said during the promotion of the film. In the film, Akshay is teaming up with Anupam Kher, with whom he is also shooting Neeraj Pandey’s movie Baby. “I never face any problem when shooting with Anupam Kher. There is always a positive environment when he
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is on the sets. We did many films together. I did my first film with him. In the middle there was no association between him and me. But now we are again doing many films together. I really enjoy working with him. We do loads of fun when we work together,” Akshay said. Asked about the dialogue where Akshay says he still has not won any national award, the Holiday: A Soldier is Never off Duty star said, “It’s just a dialogue in the film and please don’t take it seriously... I don’t mind if I don’t get a national award in the future.” The actor-producer said he has only borrowed the concept from the 1982 Basu Chatterjee movie and put it in a contemporary setting.
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Monthly Astrology - November 2014 remain obsessed with speculations which will be greatly disliked by your near and dear ones. For your romantic inclinations you might earn the displeasure of some family members who may try to create problems for you. Cancer – Kataka
Aries – Mesha For Aries Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long period of difficulties hence you need to do remedies for Saturn. But in regard to this month, the position however is favourable for securing higher education, having long journeys and pilgrimages, it is also a propitious period for developing foreign connections from which you can derive benefits in future. You may face financial problems owing to blockage of funds. This time-period is not good for gaining favours or forming new relationships.
Taurus – Vrushabha
For Taurus Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long period of a rough time in relation to relationship related matters. Hence during next 2 years, you should take every possible care for avoiding quarrels and conflicts in the family. However in regard to results for this month things are looking bright. You will have success in all your endeavours and receive favours from your superiors. You will form new relation -ships and make new deals. You may have fruitful journeys and pleasure-trips. Some of your cherished desires will be fulfilled and ambitions realised. You will be fortunate in respect of romantic liaisons. You may be benefited by receiving a windfall quite unexpectedly. You may spend a lot for having some renovations done to your house-building. Gemini – Mithuna For Gemini Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long good period so you can look ahead for better times than the past 3 years you had passed. In relation to current month, you will have success in academic persuits and some of cherished desires will be fulfilled. You will have good prosperity in professional sphere and will lead a peaceful and happy family- life. You will form new friendships and will become increasingly popular. You may
For Cancer Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long good period in relation to career development as well as income. You will have success in all your endeavours and may have gains from various sources. You may have good gains from a new venture and also from prudent investments. Some of your ambitions will be realised and you may secure a lucrative promotion that offers liberal perquisites as well. In academic persuits also you would gain distinction. You will be fortunate in respect of romantic liaisons. Your family-life will be joyful and happy; some of your children could be a source of pride. You may have journeys in connection with your profession which will be fruitful.
Leo –Simha
For Leo Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long favourable period in relation to property matters as well as income, problems in regard to properties will be settled in peaceful and satisfactory manner. You will have a pleasant time to enjoy the luxury and comforts of life. You may have some costly acquisitions which will increase your satisfaction and raise your social status. All your efforts during the period will bear fruit and contribute to your progress. You will receive favours from your superiors and secure betterment in career. Your family-life will be joyous and comfortable with all it’s members becoming very loving and caring. You should do better by staying away from any speculative investments for keeping your financial position in a stable condition. By putting forward your endeavours you may increase your own earnings to some extent.
Virgo – Kanya
For Virgo Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month is a time to rejoice as it denotes the end of a 7 year long bad period and a beginning of a roughly 2 years long good period in relation to career development as well as income. Your popularity will reach an all-time high and you will form new relationships. The relationships with your co-borns and neighbours will become very cordial. You may have pleasant short-trips and excursions. Your interest in art and music will increase and you may acquire an object of art or a music system. Your family-life will be joyful and happy. In professional sphere the goings-on will be smooth and progressing. You may receive favours from a person of aristocratic background. Your earnings will increase as you may have gains from newer avenues as well.
Libra – Tula
For Libra Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long period of high expenses and a little bit of a restless period, with increased amount of travelling, fatigue and change of places, and high expenses. This position will make you a busy person. You will have some of your writings published or have correspondences with many people. A number of short journeys you may also have. You will spend a good part of your time in informal studies and also enjoy sports activities, there could be some smaller health complications too such as intermittent head or eye pains or excessive acidity and stomach disorders, beware of false allegations as some people jealous of you could make false allegations. Scorpio – Vruschika For Scorpio Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes Saturn’s transit over the first house for the next 2 years and the continuation of the 7 year long Aerashtaka or the Sade Sathi period. Hence you should be ready to incur unexpected high expenses, in relation to the health of family members such as children, spouse and close relations can be affected. Therefore doing remedies for Saturn is recommended. Provided that remedies are done, some favourable results
too can be gained such as success in examinations or promotion or increased recognition in occupation. Increased corporation from the family. Help from people who live in far away places or foreign associates. Profits from the business or transactions with distant areas or foreign associates. Increased income and profits lands or houses etc. Sagittarius – Dhanu For Sagittarius Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes is a beginning of a seven year period called “Lagna Aerashtaka” meaning that Saturn is coming closer to you your first house and this is a period of high expenses, will spend money on expensive things or ventures, even though the earnings will be good, the high expenses will make the overall financial position difficult. Sometimes the income due, may get held up resulting losses or getting loans to cover expenses with financial stress, reduced comforts, disturbed peace of mind, gain of wealth but loss thereof. During this period of Saturn transit you must exercise care and caution as your enemies could otherwise ferment troubles for you and make you a victim of slander or disrepute. By adopting a compromising attitude and dealing in a tactful manner you could be able to tide over the conflicts.
Capricorn – Makara
For Capricorn Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long good period. You will have success in your endeavours and may have gains from various sources. You may have good gains from a new venture and also from prudent investments. Some of your ambitions will be realized and you may secure a lucrative promotion that offers liberal perquisites as well. In academic pursuits also you would gain distinction. You will be fortunate in respect of romantic liaisons. Your family- life will be joyful and happy; some of your children could be a source of pride. You may have journeys in connection with your profession which will be fruitful. You will have success in all your endeavors and
Readers please note that the below predictions are given according to North Indian tradition of Hindu Vedic Astrological methods, using your Lagna as the base. may have gains from various sources. You may have good gains from a new venture and also from prudent investments. Aquarius – Kumbha For Aquarius Lagna people the Saturn’s transit occurring this month denotes a beginning of a 2 years long good period. In the persuit of knowledge and gathering information you will make good progress. Connections with foreign countries will benefit you. You will have fruitful journeys to distant places You will win the appreciation of your superiors and will be favoured with a lucrative promotion. Your name and fame will be widespread and your social popularity will considerably increase. You will form new relationships and have many admirers in your friends’ circle . You may have new acquisitions which will improve your life-style. You may have new acquisitions which will make your life more comfortable. You will form new business relationships and make new deals. Journeys to distant places and contacts/ collaborations with foreigners will be fruitful.
Pisces - Meena
This position offers mixed influences. Your earnings will be somewhat increased. The position however is favourable for securing higher education, having long journeys and pilgrimmages; it is also a propitious period for developing foreign connections from which you can derive benefits in future. You may become less energetic and lose confidence. Your wandering tendency and wasteful expenditures may increase. The healthcondition of some of your male relations may deteriorate and arouse your anxieties. Your sources of earning may get squeezed whereas you may not be able to control excessive expenditures. By excercising will-force you must try to change your outlook.
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Debate Over Belief And Disbelief
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he entire debate over belief and disbelief boils down to one question: Does logic prevail? Those who feel that creation and its functioning involve a significant random component, and lack a substantive logical explanation, get more inclined to disbelieve. On the other hand, when we are able
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to rationalise our observations, we start believing – a grand design that encompasses the whole of the universe. In the words of Browning, “God’s in His Heaven / All’s right with the world”. In our day-to-day life we do not get to see a logical coherence always, within a limited sphere of time and space. The dishonest
and the disloyal appear to be in luxury while the honest and truthful ones fall prey to the cunning and corrupt. All this naturally creates confusion and delusion in the mind, particularly of those who are seekers. One is perturbed because one is not able to perceive logicality in his seeking. One who is not a seeker
is not disturbed of course. It is wrong to say that an atheist is not a seeker. Rather, he is one of the greatest seekers of logicality. On the whole, when the systematic component is substantial, we feel complacent and when randomness is heavily present, we become disbelievers. So the challenge is to remain composed even when we have not been able to witness the systematic component. By remaining cool we can pursue our seeking more intensely and we may find an explanation of what appears to be haphazard. Even for misery and suffering which we usually dislike, Tagore found a substantive answer: “in sorrow after sorrow it is His steps that press upon my heart”. For a devotee everything is manifestation of God. There is no ‘maya’ in the dictionary of a devotee, as Ramakrishna explains. Brahmn or Consciousness is real and everything else which is its manifestation in different forms is equally real. ‘Arup’ or Nothingness enters the world of form takes on a tangible manifestation. So the ‘sakar’ (with form) is as real as the ‘nirakar’ (formless). Idol worship is no way inferior to the belief of the nirakar-badi. As per one’s temperament one may decide which route to take. Once the route is settled, the
next step is ‘sadhana’ or constant practice through which we can discover the purpose behind every occurrence. When the mind is agitated or is too excited, subtle connections can never be felt. Through contemplation, we can reach a state in which everything appears resolved and explained. Thus, the proportion of unexplained part disappears and life emerges with full clarity from the matrices of all observations and experiences like an econometric equation with highest explanatory power. So it is ‘dhruti’ or patience with which sadhana has to be pursued which can then slowly take us from the world of randomness to a systematic world. What drives us away from this pursuance? It is greed. Greed leads to grabbing which then creates a constant turmoil in the mind and in our lives and then we remain only at the periphery, not being able to dive into the ocean to reach the depth. So if you are cheated in life you are rather lucky because your suffering takes you to the depth whereas the cheat remains superficial forever. From your losses you have created eternal treasures for yourself while his gains have greased the wheels of his downfall.
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Kareena Kapoor, Illeana, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Kalki Koechlin, Govinda
Hard core Commitment Phobic , running away from all the I Love You’s best describes Yudi. He may not have a problem with the phrase but the after effects of it are too much for him to handle. An author in his late 30’s, he’s suave, sophisticated and is enjoying his life whilst avoiding any kind of sticky love situations. His claim to fame being a single book written by him years ago which was an instant hit . He hasn’t managed to pen anything in many years since then as he doesn’t have to . He’s got everything that he always wanted - Fame, Money & Girls! Why exert yourself when you have everything you need ? Especially not like his friend Montu , who fell in love with one woman & married her and then became an Oops father . Why tie yourself down to one woman when you have the buffet at your disposal! Yudi thanks his lucky stars every
time he thinks otherwise. Sounds like a Happy Ending to us.... But don’t get carried away, it’s just the beginning! Yudis happy life is about to encounter a speed breaker as he’s out of both money & luck. To make matters worse his ex-girlfriend who thinks she still is his girlfriend has him on a tight leash while he’s also trying to compete with Aanchal, A famous and talented love story writer. His only salvation comes in the form of his agent who gets him a gig to write a script for an upcoming Bollywood comedy. And the hero in this film? Action star extraordinaire Armaan who is looking to reinvent himself as a lover boy & has enough help from every famous
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cosmetic surgeon in the world. So with such odds against him, what happens to Yudi ? Does love or a Happy Ending Exist at all?? Does he get his Happy Ending after all? “HAPPY ENDING” the Baap of all
Romantic comedies which mocks love stories by pointing a finger at love, Puts all Romantic comedies to shame.
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he script of a long-awaited sequel to a 2008 film Rock On starring Farhan Akhtar has managed to generate controversy, with one of the writers allegedly denying the other credit. A source from The Film Writers Association says, “Pubali Chaudhuri registered the script of the sequel and claims that it is her sole creation.” However, this has irked Abhishek Kapoor — also the director of the 2008 film — and he has filed a complaint with the association. The source explains, “Abhishek is not denying Pubali’s contribution, but he says the story was conceived and written by him. She further shaped it into a script. So, they should get equal credit. The association is checking their records and all evidence before they take a decision.” While Abhishek remained unavailable for a comment, Pubali confirmed the news, saying, “There is a dispute. I can’t speak about it in public as the case is still ongoing in the association.”
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asting a younger actress opposite an older actor is quite the norm in Bollywood. From the initial years of Hindi cinema, till today, an actor teaming up with an actress much younger to him, seldom raises any eyebrows. But, a role reversal of sorts seems to be taking place for some time now. Change in pattern What started off as a one-off thing is gradually becoming a trend. The year 2013 saw Kareena Kapoor Khan (34) star opposite Imran Khan (29) in Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, while this year saw Priyanka Chopra (30) team up with Arjun Kapoor (27) and Ranveer Singh (27) in Gunday. In the next one year or so, Katrina Kaif (30) will be starring opposite Aditya Roy Kapur (28) in Fitoor; and will also be seen teaming up with Sidharth Malhotra (29) in Nitya Mehra’s untitled next. Similarly, Priyanka will again be working with Ranveer in Bajirao Mastani. Likewise, Huma Qureshi (28) has been cast opposite Varun Dhawan (27) in Sriram Raghavan’s Badlapur. “First of all, the age difference
between the new pairs isn’t very big. Secondly, today’s actresses maintain themselves so well that they can give the youngsters a run for their money. And most importantly, new-age film-makers won’t think about such things if a script requires a particular pair,” says producer Ramesh Taurani. Repeat value Probably that’s why, besides Priyanka-Ranveer, Bipasha Basu (35) will again be seen with a younger actor, Karan Singh Grover (32), in her next, after working with Pakistani actor Imran Abbas Naqvi (32) in this year’s Creature 3D. Likewise, Vidya Balan (36), too, will team up with Emraan Hashmi (35) in Mohit Suri’s Hamari Adhuri Kahaani after last year’s Ghanchakkar. “Age has nothing to do with chemistry. It’s all about getting into the character,” Vidya had told IANS. She romanced 27year-old actor Ali Faizal in Bobby Jasoos. However, male actors don’t consider the age factor an issue. Arjun, who starred opposite Priyanka in Gunday, said around the film’s release: “Rather than being intimidating, Priyanka is
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inspiring as her body of work speaks for itself.” Trade experts, though, reveal that the trend isn’t entirely new. “Even Asha Parekh worked with
a younger Rajesh Khanna in Aan Milo Sajna (1970),” says trade expert Amod Mehra, adding,“Older actresses work with younger heroes because it makes them look
young, and gets the attention of young fans. Plus, in big heroes’ films, they get smaller roles, while they get meatier parts with younger heroes.”
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Unfair to compare me with my cousins: Parineeti Chopra
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s the trailer for Mannara’s debut film Zid is released, her cousin Parineeti Chopra talks about the family in showbiz, comparisons and says that it is unfair to pit her against her cousins. Zid trailer is out and when Parineeti was asked whether she had
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seen it and did she think Mannara will be a competitor, she said: “Yes, I saw the teaser and I think she looks sexy. We grew up together and there is just two years difference between us. I think it’s time that people stopped comparing me with my sisters in a negative way. We
all have immense love for each other.” The actor is currently busy promoting Kill Dil, a film helmed by Shaad Ali. Govinda, Ranveer Singh, and Ali Zafar are part of the movie that is slated for a Nov 14 release. With just five films in three years, Parineeti
has not only found a firm foothold in filmdom, she also won a Special Mention National Award for Ishaqzaade. Is she hoping to bag another National Award for Kill Dil? “When I did Ishaqzaade, I only wanted that my critics, the audience, and my parents should like my work.
With this film (Kill Dil), I have tried something different and National Awards definitely motivates you, but I can’t demand a National Award. If I deserve it, I will get it. If not, I will work hard next time,” said the 26year-old.
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Akshay Kumar at The Shaukeens Press Conference
Ilena D`Cruz at Happy Ending Music Launch
Anchal Oberoi at Glam Icon 2014 Launch
Boman Irani on Promotion of Film Happy New Year
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The Shaukeens Press Conference
Anny Kapoor at The Shaukeens Press Conference
Happy Ending Music Launch
Dr Ruby Tandon at Glam Icon 2014 Launch
Sonu Sood at Promotion of Film Happy New Year
Govinda and Saif Ali Khan at Happy Ending Music Launch
Hemangini Singh at Glam Icon 2014 Launch
Farah Khan at Promotion of Film Happy New Year
Kalki Koechlin at Happy Ending Music Launch
Bharat and Dorris at Glam Icon 2014 Launch
Shah Rukh Khan Promotion of Film Happy New Year
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Shamita Shetty and Raj Kundra at Special Screening Of Film Gone Girl
Soha Ali Khan at Special Screening Of Film Gone Girl
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Kunal Khemu at Special Screening Of Film Gone Girl
Ajay Devgan at Action Jackson Trailer Launch
Shweta Kumar at Super Nani Media Interaction
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Kunal Roy Kapoor at Action Jackson Trailer Launch
Manasvi Mamgai at Action Jackson Trailer Launch
Sharman Joshi on Super Nani Media Interaction
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Madhuri Dixit at Mumbai Film Festival 2014
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he acoustic-heavy, almost R.D. Burmanesque title-song ‘Kill Dil’ (Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan), a breezy, instrument-dominated groovy track, reminds us in parts of the epic title-music of Sholay. While Gulzar recites the introductory verse (which he also does in two more tracks) Sonu Nigam and Shankar Mahadevan sing with Kishore Kumar-esque abandon in the largely meaningless track that works while listening only because of its infectious rhythm and pace. We liked the sitar riffs in ‘Happy Budday’ (Sukhwinder SinghSonu Nigam) where Gulzar uses the imaginative line, ‘Bas Aashiqon Pe Rahe Curfew’ before taking a tangential look at the occasion. Sukhwinder sounds miscast in the song, as his rendition is somehow too harsh for a birthday greeting song to a lady! Also the orchestration is overpowering and too rock-heavy. The rock-based treatment, however, is immensely welldone and complements the familiar but intensely-melodious third track ‘Sajde’ (sung after an introductory couplet by Gulzar by Arijit Singh and Nihira Joshi Deshpande). It is wonderfully orchestrated and a superlative Arijit is given competent (even if a tad Shreya-esque) company by Nihira Joshi Deshpande. Arijit’s delectable voice competently hides the weirdness in the esoteric lyrics, though they do show a spark or two of brilliance (‘Marne ki aadat lagi thi / Kyoon jeene ko jee kar raha hai’). We wonder why Arijit, instead of developing his own
distinct style, seems keener of imitating the composers of his songs each time, which as a habit has both pros and cons. But the composition touches the emotional solar plexus at all the right places. Whisking us back to the bigness of the acoustic era is the Laxmikant-Pyarelal-like ‘Bol Beliya’ (Sunidhi Chauhan-Siddharth Mahadevan-Shankar Mahadevan), easily the catchiest song on the score, showing the composer trio’s tried-andtested mastery at such contagious rhythms and hooks. Sunidhi is amazingly in command, dwarfing the two Mahadevans. The structure, compositional phrasing and even orchestration are strongly in the L-P tenor while magically remaining in Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy terrain. The lyrics this time make a lot of sense. Adnan Sami’s ‘Sweeta’ becomes this old-fashioned familiar but pleasant ‘50s-ish Western-meets-Hindi film song and Adnan gets a good song after eons. The orchestration draws attention, though the lyrics are typically Gulzar-ian. Udit Narayan, who begins the song, and Jaaved Jaaferi steal the vocal show in ‘Daiyya Maiyya’ where co-singers Shankar Mahadevan and Rasika Chandrashekhar supplement them. The construction of the song reminds us of some contemporary numbers. But though it is smartly rendered, the lyrics pull down the appeal of the song, and it does not really linger in memory despite many listens. With a simple four-liner recited by Gulzar, Shankar Mahade-
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van commences the oh-sointensely melodious ‘Baawra’, which is in many ways the most haunting song in the album, with its poignancy connecting instantly, thanks to its thoughtful nuances. The classical (Shankar is superb) and rock touches helps the song reach a different dimension, and Gulzar writes pithy verse (‘Jin aankhon mein neend nahin hai /Unn aankhon mein khwaab tha koi’) to complement. Yes, there are parts in the song that remind us
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of some ‘80s hit, but that does not really matter. The final track ‘Nakhriley’ (Shankar Mahadevan-Ali Zafar- Mahalakshmi Iyer) sounds interesting while on, and is more than a bit over-familiar. The raag-based nuances, the classical film qawwali feel and the L-P-meets-Amar Akbar Anthony-esque touches again are an attempt to lift the average number. Shankar is in form, but Mahalakshmi is low-key and Ali Zafar is quite dull.
Overall: The score is nice without being exceptional, more on the Jhoom Barabar Jhoom level rather than that of Bunty Aur Babli as a film booster. For S-E-L, it is a small step down from the brilliance of three consecutive aces, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, D-Day and 2 States. The star rating is for the commercial prospects of the score.
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aking stock of B-Town’s divorces post media reports of Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan’s divorce that came through over this weekend, you will notice that the rate of divorces in Tinseltown is far less than what it would ideally seem from the outside world. Raj Kapoor was enamoured with Nargis, and Dev Anand was
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infatuated with Zeenat Aman; enough to make it seem like both these evergreen superstars would end their marriages. However, when it came to the crunch, neither did. Marks must be given to their spouses Krishna Kapoor and Kalpana Kartik (Mona Anand) for maintaining the home and hearth of these men whose high-profile
link-ups did rock the boat to a degree. But in the end, it was the ‘sanctity’ of marriage that won. Raj Kapoor’s oldest-born Randhir’s own marriage hit rockbottom a decade and a half after he married Babita in 1971. In fact, this one was a bit of a shock because Dabboo actually wooed Babita for years before tying the knot. And it did seem like their
match was made in heaven. However, after Kareena’s birth in September 1980, this couple saw little happiness. But the strange bit is that even after 40 years, this couple only remains estranged not divorced. As Randhir has often said, “Babita and I didn’t divorce because neither of us had plans to remarry. Whatever I have today belongs to her and my two daughters — Karisma and Kareena. Since there is no inclination to marry or sire children, I never felt the need to get officially divorced.” His daughter Karisma Kapoor, who ruled the roost in the 90s, though, ended her decade long marriage with businessman husband Sanjay Kapur and is today locked in a custody battle with him. Two other celebrity couples — Gulzar and Raakhee as well as Rajesh Khanna and Dimple, who married in 1973, also separated from their spouses. But, in both cases, there was no divorce talk because none of them showed signs of wanting to marry again. In fact, Dimple stayed put by her terminally-ill husband’s side in the last phase of his life; and Gulzar sahab and Raakhee bond frequently over fish curry even today. They are both crazy about daughter Meghna and their grandson Samay. Their own marriage certificate may have gathered dust; but their friendship can still warm the cockles of your heart. It can be rightly said that just like in our mainstream cinema, most inhabitants of Bollywood too
subscribe to the “we-wish-to-staywith-one-another till death do us part.” Unless the compulsions of a second marriage beckon, superstars in incompatible situations would rather let their relationships stay dormant than seek the divorce route. In fact, one of the most high-profile divorces that sent shockwaves in the Hindi film industry was that of MP-politician Vinod Khanna who divorced his first wife Geetanjali Taleyarkhan (mother of Akshaye and Rahul Khanna) in 1985. Mithun Chakraborty’s divorce from Helena Luke when he was in 20s went unnoticed. And then the paparazzi went berserk when Aamir Khan and his childhood sweetheart Reena Datta ended their 15-year-odd marriage in 2002. Of course, both parties ensured it was done in a very dignified fashion. And today, Aamir and Reena share a healthy relationship as they continue to co-parent their children Junaid and Ira. Saif Ali Khan who married Amrita Singh, almost a decade his senior, divorced her in 2004. Here again, full marks to Amrita who didn’t attempt to wash dirty linen in public and instead concentrated on giving full attention to her children Sarah and Ibrahim. And if the latest from insiders is to be believed; Hrithik and Sussanne will always remain civil for the sake of their children around whom their world revolves.
Priyanka Chopra finds a foreign groom
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he single lady Priyanka Chopra seems to have found the love of her life. The actress, after her recovery from conjunctivitis, attended the prestigious Abu Dhabi Film Festival in UAE and she found a blonde groom for herself. Priyanka Chopra who was the chief guest at the ‘Magic Of Bollywood’ show picked a suitor during the song and dance show which was held at the Emirates Palace. In fact, after a grand welcome, the actress decided to make her visit more interesting by asking the men in the show to woo her for marriage. Among the candidates, it was a good looking, blonde guy who caught her attention. It seems that though the guy was really skilled when it came to dancing/ singing, he managed to impress the diva with his words. He was apparently full of praises for the actress and appreciated her amazing eyes and her beautiful body and promised to love her and her mother and take care of them. Prior to this, Priyanka Chopra had mentioned that she was asked to marry Mohit Raina, who is famous for his role as Lord Shiva in the mythological show ‘Devon Ke Dev Mahadev’ because her massi (mother’s sister) is a big fan of the actor.
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Australia-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement tabled in Australian Parliament
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n what can be a step further towards paving the way for supply of Australian uranium to India, Australia-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement was tabled in Australian Parliament on October 28.
Earlier on September 5, during Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi together with his Australian counterpart signed the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement for India’s civilian nu-
clear power needs. It is estimated that by 2015 India will be the world’s third largest emitter of carbon dioxide and its primary energy needs will double by 2030. Nuclear power is an important part of
India’s energy mix to help it reduce its carbon emissions and to provide it with the secure supply of power it needs to underpin its ongoing economic development. This agreement, which signals a maturing Indian
and Australian bilateral relationship, will provide a framework for greater cooperation between the two countries on a broad range of nuclear-related areas, such as nuclear safety, production of radioisotopes and regulatory and technological advances in the nuclear fuel cycle. While tabling the agreement in Parliament, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said, “Changes to international guidelines on nuclear supply to India in 2008, agreed by the 48 members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, have opened the door to cooperation with India in the field of civil nuclear energy… the Indian and Australian bilateral relationship, which was upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2009 and which has continued to deepen and strengthen in so many respects since then. It is also a sign of our mutual confidence and trust in the relationship.” Earlier in September, after India and Australia signed the deal, India’s External Affairs Ministry press release said that Australia will now be a “long-term reliable supplier of uranium to India” and will provide for the “supply of uranium, production of radio isotopes, nuclear safety and other areas of cooperation.”
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door stadium, the Allphones Arena, which has hosted concerts of musicians Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Rihanna and Mariah Carey in the past. Pop star Katy Perry will perform at the venue a few days after Modi’s visit. The Indian community is planning to organise an exhibition on people’s migration from India to Australia about 5,000 years ago. A special train called the ‘Modi Express’ will take hundreds of Indians 870-km from Melbourne to Sydney for the event. The train will leave Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station at 8.30 pm on November 16. “This is a tribute to Modi ji’s travels on trains as a BJP and RSS functionary,” a BJP functionary said. Modi will travel to Canberra on November 17 night. On November 18, he will have a bilateral meeting with Australian PM Tony Abbott, during which they are expected to take forward the discussions they had in September when Abbott visited India. Modi will address a joint session of the Australian parliament the same day. Later, on November 18 evening, Abbott will host Modi for a state banquet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Abbott is likely to give Modi a tour of the MCG, considered the Mecca of Australian cricket. The Australian government is planning to invite about 1,000 eminent people and Modi is expected to address them at the stadium. The Indian community also plans to release a recent Gujarati film, Bey Yaar (Two friends), in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney during Modi’s visit.
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ndian ICT company, Ray Business Technologies, has opened its Australian headquarters in Melbourne. Known as Raybiztech, it plans to create about 30 high-skilled ICT jobs in the next couple of years. According to Ray Business Technologies co-founder and managing director, Ajay Ray, the decision to set up in Melbourne was based on costs, availability of a jobready ICT workforce, market access, infrastructure maturity, government policies and ICT strategies. “We considered different options and Melbourne came out in front as the best location and the place that best met our business requirements,” Ray said in a statement. “The Victorian Government provided us with assistance to information services on a range of matters such as company and workplace regulations, indicative salaries and relocation guides. Its own ICT policies and strategies, such as the eServices register was also a factor.” Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, with offices in the USA and UK, Raybiztech
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ith Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to travel to Australia on November 15 for the G-20 summit and a bilateral visit, ‘Modi mania’ has gripped Down Under. Among the things being planned is a special train, the ‘Modi Express’, which will run from Melbourne to Sydney, a grand reception by the Indian community in Sydney’s Allphones Arena, a state banquet at Melbourne Cricket Ground and a joint parliamentary session in Canberra. A Gujarati film is also being released to coincide with the visit. In a first for an Indian PM, Modi will visit four cities in four days. The last Indian PM to visit Australia was Rajiv Gandhi in 1986. For the visit, Modi is said to have incorporated suggestions from the Indian community, which sent him messages and suggestions through the website, http://www. mygov.in. Modi, who will reach Brisbane for the G-20 summit directly from Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw, is expected to meet a host of world leaders on the sidelines in Australia, including British PM David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping. After attending the G-20 summit on November 15 and 16, Modi will go to Sydney on November 17, where he will address the Indian community at the state-of-the-art in-
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Australia gets ready for Modi visit India’s Raybiztech expands into Australia
delivers cloud, mobility, big data and social media solutions to its global base of enterprise clients, across market sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, media, leisure and utilities. The Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) had initially met Raybiztech at an Oz Fest event in India in October 2012 during a trade mission, with the relationship subsequently evolving out of this initial meeting. Raybiztech joins a succession of organisations to have announced new ICT operations, technology investments and job creation in Victoria since the start of the year, including India’s Cyient, Dexler and Servion and US companies Asurion, TinTri and Equinix. Minister for Technology, Gordon RichPhillips, said Victoria was now home to a $34.2 billion ICT sector, employing more than 91,000 people. The Victorian Coalition Government has facilitated more than $1.4 billion in new technology-related investment, which is creating more than 5500 new jobs,” RichPhillips said.
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Central Equity launches AUSTRALIS A new residential tower in the heart of Melbourne CBD
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ulti-award winning local Melbourne developer, Central Equity is launching AUSTRALIS, a modern new residential tower at 601 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Rising 46 levels above Little Lonsdale Street, Australis residents will have easy access to Melbourne’s best shopping, restaurants, transport, education and lifestyle opportunities. Australis will consist of a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and early purchasers can save up to $45,000 buying off-the-plan. Purchasers at Australis will deal direct with Central Equity, a local Australian developer with more than 25 years’ experience in developing large residential apartment projects, valued at over $4 billion. Located in the Central Business District, Australis has easy access to major employment and entertainment hubs. Australis is also a short walk to the city’s retail heart including Myer, Melbourne Central and new $1bn Emporium fashion centre. Australis is a short walk or tram ride away from Victoria’s leading universities, colleges and secondary schools—including Melbourne University, RMIT, Victoria and La Trobe (city campus) universities. Australis is close to major sporting centres such as Etihad Stadium, arts and theatre precincts, and some of the city’s finest shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars. Residents can walk to the nearby Queen Victoria fresh food market, Flagstaff Gardens and a variety of transport options including Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations plus trams and buses which are only one block away. The building will feature a stylish entry foyer welcoming residents and provides access to a variety of retail outlets at street level. The Australis concierge will be available 24 hours to assist residents with their day to day needs and provide onsite security. The sophisticated open plan design of Australis apartments incorporates double-glazed floor-toceiling windows for light-filled living areas by day
and many with dazzling city views at night. Among the many premium features, the apartments include composite stone benchtops, quality cabinetry, glass splashbacks, German-made tapware and Miele stainless steel appliances. The elegant bathrooms are fully tiled and include semi-frameless shower screens, large mirrors, high-gloss cabinetry and composite stone vanities. A washer/dryer is also included. Residents have exclusive access to an indoor heated pool and gymnasium, and most apartments come with secure undercover car parking. Australis has state of the art security including keyless entry system, video to each apartment, floor to floor lift security and 24-hour security. Every apartment has highspeed broadband cabling (NBN-ready) plus TV and phone points. Intelligent design and sustainability are a priority and the building’s 7-star energy rating outperforms the industry standard and minimises energy consumption.1 A pioneer of inner-city apartment living, Central Equity brings more than 25 years of design and development experience to Australis. It is a trusted, multi-award winning Australian-owned property developer that has delivered more than 70 projects with an end sales value exceeding $4 billion. The company has twice won the prestigious HIA Victorian Apartment Project of the Year award and recently won the 2014 iProperty Best CBD Development (Australia) accolade. Central Equity’s buildings are architecturally designed and the company oversees their projects from the beginning. Once completed, the company can provide all leasing, property management and resale services through its one-stop-shop management company. Prices start at $429,000 for a one-bedroom
apartment. For further information call Central Equity on 1800 44 55 20 or go to www.australisapartments. com. The new display is open at 601 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. 1 As measured by the Nationwide Energy Rating
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Aamir Khan denies the allegations of ‘sabotaging’ SRK’s film
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rom his greatest hits back in the 90s — Baazigar (1993) and Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) — to more recent releases such as Om Shanti Om (2007) and RA.One (2011), Shah Rukh Khan has pretty much made the Diwali release period his own. This year, too, he has a film lined up. However, with Aamir Khan now having attached the theatrical trailer of his next with SRK’s film — allegedly, without the latter’s knowledge — there were rumours that he might be ‘sabotaging’ Shah Rukh’s film. Instead of discussing the trailer launch with Shah Rukh (also the producer of his film), Aamir apparently spoke directly to the exhibitors. Aamir, it seems, also has a promotional event planned on Diwali. However, when we asked Aamir for a reaction, he denied the allegation, saying, “It’s totally untrue. In the past, too, a lot of my trailers have been launched on Diwali — whether it was Taare Zameen Par (2007), Ghajini (2008) or 3 Idiots (2009). Even when Raju (Rajkumar Hirani; director) and I discussed it (the theatrical trailer’s launch date), we zeroed down on this festive launch.”
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‘Rang Rasiya’ screened for a cause
etan Mehta’s muchawaited movie “Rang Rasiya” was screened here ahead of a musical concert in aid of an initiative dedicated to the eradication of curable blindness. The cast members of “Rang Rasiya” -- Randeep Hooda and Nandana Sen -- were present at the event, organised by Mahindru Foundation, and they did their bit to raise awareness and funds for eye donations. “Mahindru Foundation has plans of opening 100 eye banks all over India and I lend them full support for this noble initiative and appeal to all to pledge their eyes to support their endeavour in making India blind-free,” Randeep said. His co-star Nandana said: “We are proud to pitch in for the cause of eye donations. The movie ‘Rang Rasiya’ is all about a painter (Raja Ravi Verma) and the vibrant colours of life. So it is only natural for us to help someone experience the colours of life.” The film’s screening was followed by a live musical concert, featuring Sunidhi Chauhan and Kailash Kher, in association with Gurgaon Police, seeking to raise awareness and funds for eye donations. Ashok Mahindru, managing
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trustee, Mahindru Foundation, said: “The cause of the blind is a very moving one. Imagine not experiencing life for a single day...The tragedy is that 80
percent of the blind population can be cured. But because of lack of awareness and poor donation rate, they live in darkness and are deprived of
the joys of life.” It is for this cause that the “Rang Rasiya” has intended to raise funds for two upcoming eye-banks - one in association
with Lotus Eye Hospital, Mumbai and other in association with Bhuvneshwari Madharai’s Ashram, Rishikesh.
experienced this camaraderie when Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan praised the actor on a social networking site. “I feel good when somebody whom I am inspired by, gets inspired by me. It just goes on to show that we are not separated by anything. We are all
on the same journey, and are here to inspire one another,” says Hrithik. He adds on an optimistic note, “It’s a beautiful world. All we have to focus on is how much we can give, and put less focus on what we want to get from others. The thing that
you want to get, you should give first, and then you will get it back.” It all started when a few days ago, Hrithik tweeted, “Nite trainin. Swet n rain. Nevr let ur mood or d clock get in d way of ur work or workouts. Discipline wil set u free (sic).” Shah Rukh
replied to the post, tweeting, “@iHrithik I am starting mine now…. inspired!!! (sic).” Then, Aamir, too, wrote a few words for Hrithik, on Twitter: “I wish I could dance half as well as Hritik! I really loved the new song of Bang Bang (sic).”
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We’re here to inspire one another: Hrithik Roshan
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hile actors are often pitted against each other, and stories of rivalries make headlines, there are times when they have no qualms in going all out to compliment their contemporaries. Recently, Hrithik Roshan
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oger Federer’s hopes of knocking Novak Djokovic off the top of the ATP world rankings before the end of the year took a hit when he lost to big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic in the Paris Masters quarterfinals on Friday. The Swiss second seed was beaten 7-6(5), 7-5 and Djokovic later saw off Britain’s Andy Murray 7-5, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of a tournament he won last year. Federer had narrowed the points gap on Djokovic in recent weeks but defeat in Bercy halted his charge, while Japan’s Kei Nishikori and Raonic completed the line-up for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals which will be played in London from November 9-16. All is not lost for Federer, however, as the Swiss is able to boost his points tally in the Davis Cup final against France. “Milos played well. As I said, I always thought it was going to get solved in London,” Federer, who beat Raonic in the Wimbledon semifinal this year, told a news conference. “Whether I am number one at the end of this year or one or two weeks later next year, it doesn’t really matter. Novak seems to be fit, anyway.” Seventh seed Raonic, who
qualified for London after Nishikori beat Spanish fourth seed Ferrer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 to become the first Asian singles player to qualify for the seasonending showpiece, served 21 aces to beat Federer for the first time in seven attempts. Raonic will face Tomas Berdych in the semifinals after the Czech booked his place in London with a 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4 victory over South African Kevin Anderson. Djokovic, who edged a close first set against Murray before running through the second, will take on sixth seed Nishikori. Federer appeared relieved that he would have a little more time to prepare for the Tour Finals. “What this does is I will have a good preparation for London,” he said. “It’s not that I didn’t want to win here, but I knew it was going to be tough from the start. I accept that.” The 17-time Grand Slam champion never found the key on Raonic’s huge serve and managed to engineer only one break point, in the 10th game of the second set when the Canadian bombed down an ace to fend off a set point. A superb backhand pass in the next game allowed Raonic to break the Federer serve and he closed out the match in style.
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“Considering all the circumstances around it, I think this was the biggest win for me,” Raonic told reporters. Fifth-seeded Berdych, who
won on his Bercy debut in 2005, became the sixth player to secure his place in London. After losing the opening set tiebreak, he found his range on
serve to level and recovered from a break down in the third set to finally subdue Anderson and qualify for the year-ender for the fifth year in succession.
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Dhoni buys Ranchi franchise of Hockey India League
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fter motorsports and football, Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has now lent his support to Indian hockey by becoming the owner of the Ranchi franchise of the Hockey India League (HIL). Dhoni bought the team along with Sahara India Pariwar, who
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already is the owner of the Uttar Pradesh Wizards side in the HIL. The new Ranchi franchise will be known as ‘Ranchi Rays’ from third edition of HHIL to be held in January-February next year. Dhoni, a proud son of the city, himself was present on the occasion and unveiled the team logo
and jersey at a posh city hotel here. The previous Ranchi franchise known as Ranchi Rhinos, who were the inaugural champions of HHIL, was scrapped following a distrust between previous owners Patel-PS Group and Uniexcel Group and league organisers
Hockey India (HI). As part of the arrangement, Dhoni is the principal owner of the new Ranchi franchise and Sahara are expected to provide logistical support to the team. Besides cricket, Dhoni already has invested in two other sports -- Mahi Racing and recently be-
came the co-owner of Indian Super League side Chennayin FC. Talking about his association with hockey, Dhoni said being a sportsperson it was natural for him to promote the national game. “It is a special day for me, the reason being today I became associated with hockey and own the Ranchi team,” Dhoni told reporters at the unveiling of the Ranchi Rays team. “It is a real pleasure to be associated with hockey. My first and foremost responsibility is to play cricket, but being a sportsperson my natural inclination is to promote sports,” he added. Dhoni said he would like to retain most of the Ranchi Rhinos squad but his main purpose behind this initiative is to nurture the natural hockey talent of the state. “The performance of Ranchi team in the last tow years has been very good. I was born and brought up in Ranchi so when this opportunity came to own the city’s hockey team, I didn’t think twice,” he said. “My main aim behind this initiative is to develop hockey in this region. We need to develop hockey at the grassroot level. We, Ranchi Rays will try to provide infrastructure and proper platform to harness the talent of this region.” Apart from Dhoni, other dignitaries present on the occasion were HHIL chairman and HI president Narinder Batra, Director of Sahara Adventure Sports Abhijit Sarkar, HI CEO Elena Norman and Rhiti Sports CMD Arun Pandey.
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Asiad medalists treated like pariahs at ‘home of athletics’
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he National Athletics championships is returning to the Capital after a decade, but due to a strange decision taken by government officials, some of the top athletes who have won medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games will be forced to compete outside the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, in its
warm-up arena. This is like asking the Ranji Trophy cricketers to play at the Ferozeshah Kotla nets and not on the main square, which will be used for some other sports competition. The stadium, which got a huge face-lift for the 2010 Games, is the home of Indian athletics but the
stadium’s administrators - Sports Authority of India employees have decided that the Indian Super League (ISL) match between the Delhi Dynamos and FC Goa, scheduled to be held on November 13, is more important than the throwing events scheduled to be held between November 2-5. The officials feel that the throwing
events - discus, shot put, javelin and hammer throw - could damage the turf as well the draining system put in place for the football tournament. They insist that the track events can be allowed inside the stadium but the throwers will have to compete outside. An angry Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has sent a strong letter of protest to SAI. “...We have been informed verbally by SAI office that the cage for the throw events cannot be installed in the main arena as apparently SAI has made commitment to the Indian Soccer League despite the fact the JN Stadium was constructed primarily for holding athletics competitions and training at a cost of almost Rs 1,000cr to the state exchequer during the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010,” AFI secretary general CK Valson wrote in a letter to SAI DG on October 28. Sources in the AFI said that the federation officials are livid over the development. “The national championship is being held in Delhi after 10 years. How can SAI ask the throwers to compete outside the stadium? “Track and field athletes won 13 medals, the highest for the Indian contingent, at the Incheon Asian Games and now they want athletes like Seema Punia, Manju Bala, Annu Rani — all Asiad medallists — to
perform outside the main arena! This is not acceptable,” fumed an AFI official. AFI sources said that the ISL’s turf expert was ready to help them out by getting the football turf ready in time for the November 13 match but SAI has to first agree to that. Stadium administrator Shiv Sharma, when contacted, said that the warm-up area should be good enough to conduct the throwing events. “They (ISL) have taken over the stadium since April 27, so we can’t have the throwing events in the main competition area. But the warm-up area is quite good with all facilities. AFI should not have any problem in holding the throwing events there,” Sharma said. In a related development, AFI officials have also expressed concern over the availability of facilities at the stadium during the event. In a letter to SAI on Thursday, Valson called for urgent repairs at certain areas of the stadium for smooth conduct of the event. This includes the repair of steeplechase hurdles at the water pit, the javelin runway track and providing provisions of electronic weighing scale up to 10kg. Sharma, meanwhile, insisted everything was in place. “There’s no problem. Everything is available for smooth conduct of the event,” he said.
Pacers under the radar as India take on Sri Lanka
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est Indies’ departure midway through the tour might have cost the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) millions, but it has also given India a chance to play three more ODIs than what was originally scheduled. With the World Cup less than four months away, this hastily arranged series could well be India’s last opportunity to experiment before taking a final call on the squad to leave for Australia. India also play four ODIs against Australia and England in a triseries Down Under, but since that series is just around a fortnight away from the World Cup, India wouldn’t want to leave things late. That also explains to some extent why selectors have announced the squad only for the first three matches against Sri Lanka. Having just scored a fine century, Rohit Sharma’s return to the squad for the last two matches is inevitable. But it’s in the bowling department, especially with respect to the pacers, where India have a dilemma. Calling Dhawal Kulkarni, who made a wicketless debut against England in September, for this series is an indication of the selectors’ attempt to explore every possible option with Zaheer Khan remaining in the wilderness. Apart from Kulkarni, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron have been named in the squad while Mohit Sharma waits in the wings. The two pacers completely sure of their berths are Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami. Both have not been named for this series. Ishant Sharma, in the squad, hasn’t played an ODI since January. But the man who gave India a famous victory at Lord’s will always be in the scheme of things. He has come back fit and with a smaller mane. In the two training sessions at the Barabati Stadium, he bowled in good areas and for a long time. Varun Aaron, on the other hand, hasn’t been as consistent with his line and has an injury history but can work up considerable pace. Slightly ahead of him will be Umesh Yadav when it boils down to economy and though Aaron has a better strike rate, Yadav’s ability to bowl yorkers is a positive. Captain for the first three matches, Virat Kohli said some of the bowlers chosen for this series might make the World Cup cut. “All these matches are opportunities for players to put their hands up and make a strong case for their selection. Three or four of these guys might be part of that squad,” said Kohli.
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Infertility: An Ayurvedic Approach – A complete natural solution
yurvedic Medicine for infertility is based on a different approach. According Ayurvedic system, the reproductive tissue or shukra dhatu either in men or female is an end product of metabolic processes. Sukra Dhatu (tissue) is present in both men and women. In women, it denotes ovum, which is a part of menstrual cycle. While in men, it comes out as semen after being sexually stimulated. Finally, healthy Ovum in female and healthy sperm in males is completely depends on healthy metabolic processes involved. How can one should have healthy metabolic process is depends on Agni (Dhathwagni). It plays crucial role in coordinating and conducting “Rasa” between the all the seven tissues (Sapta dhatus: nutrient fluid to blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow and finally to the shukra tissue) to form and healthy end product which is “Sukra”. There are many factors which influence the fertility, which include wide range of general health and lifestyle issues. Factors such as Smoking, excess caffeine intake, excess consumption of alcohol
and drugs, other medical reasons such as previous cancer treatment, obesity, celiac syndrome (whether it is diagnosed or undiagnosed) and finally age related decline in natural fertility. According to Ayurvedic medicine, if we look for the underlying root cause among all the above mentioned reasons, there is improper co ordination of “Rasa” due to sluggish metabolism, which influences the healthy production of “Sukra” (Healthy semen or Ovum). For example, it is predicted by many modern world researchers, excess caffeine intake will cause either tubal block or mild to severe endometriosis. In case of Obesity, it is also predicted that excess adipose tissue will cause the production of excess oestrogen as a metabolic end product of Insulin resistance. For most of the above mentioned reasons the root cause remains the same. As per the Ayurvedic medicine, it always very important to evaluate the root cause before treating the problem. The line of treatment in Ayurvedic medicine starts with the treatment of root cause, which is cleaning the part (Systemic location of DOSHA) of vitiated or
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hen you’re having one of those days when you just can’t seem to shake off a bad mood and fume at every little thing, try doing yoga. Here are a few yoga poses to get you back into a good mood, reports people.com: * Open your heart with wheel pose: Sometimes when you’re in a bad mood, you just need to take deep breaths and oxygenate your body. Backbends are great heart-openers and they really boost your spirits. This pose will also get your heart
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ustralian surgeons said they have used hearts which had stopped beating in successful transplants, in what they said was a world first that could change the way organs are donated. Until now, doctors have relied on using the still-beating hearts of donors who have been declared brain dead, often placing the recovered organs on ice and rushing them to their recipients. But Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have developed a technique which means hearts which had been still for 20 minutes can be resuscitated, kept beating and transplanted into a patient. So far three people have received hearts in this way, with two recovering well and the third and most recent recipient still requiring intensive care. “They are the only three in the world,” surgeon Kumud Dhital, who is an associate professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, told AFP. “We know that within a certain period of time the heart, like other organs, can be reanimated, restarted, and only now have we been able to do it in a fashion whereby a heart that has stopped somewhere can be retrieved by the transplant team, put on the machine... and then (surgeons can) transplant it.” The technique involves donor hearts being transferred to a portable machine known as a “heart in a box” in which they were placed in a preservation solution, resuscitated and kept warm. All three patients have received hearts which came from different hospitals, with the organs kept beating during transport times of between five and eight hours.
Peter MacDonald, medical director of the St Vincent’s Heart Transplant Unit, said it was likely that the first heart transplants ever performed in the 1960s used organs that had stopped beating. Three more had since been done with children. “There have been no adult heart transplants from so-called DCD (Donated after Circulatory Death) donors since the very first ones done in the 1960s,” he told AFP. But in all previous cases, the donors and recipients had been in the same hospital. “What we have done is developed a technique which enables us to firstly resuscitate hearts from a DCD donor and then have a capacity to transport that heart from the donor hospital wherever that donor hospital is ... to St Vincent’s to enable it to be transplanted,” he said. “Where we will claim a world first is we have been able to do this in a remote hospital and transport it to St Vincent’s. “No one else has done that or attempted it. That’s never even been contemplated before with a DCD heart.” ‘You see the heart starting to beat’ Executive director of the Victor Chang Institute Bob Graham said it was possible to watch the heart revive in the portable machine which involves connecting the donor heart to a sterile circuit where it is kept beating and warm. “Absolutely, you see the heart starting to beat again,” he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Graham said the preservation solution used in the console allowed the heart to be more resistant to the damage done to it when it had stopped beating and was deprived of oxygen. He said the technique will mean that sur-
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geons in Australia, where the definition of death is brain death, will be able to do 20 to 30 percent more transplants. “In addition we’ll be able to tell whether the heart is worth transplanting, because we can look at the function on the console before we transplant it,” he said. He said in countries where the definition of death is heart death, the implications could also be dramatic. “This will potentially open up heart transplantation in countries like Japan, Vietnam
and other places where the definition of death is heart death, not brain death,” he said. Michelle Gribilas, the first patient to receive one of the three hearts, said she was very sick before her operation but now felt like “a different person altogether”. The second recipient, Jan Damen, who had the surgery about two weeks ago, said he felt “amazing”. “I’m not religious or spiritual but it’s a wild thing to get your head around,” he said.
Fight risk of ovarian cancer with two cups of tea every day
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here’s some good news for ladies! A new study has shown that women, who drink two cups of tea a day, face one-third less risk of developing ovarian cancer. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA), studied the dietary habits of 171,940 women aged between 25 and 55 for more than three decades, and found that both tea, and citrus fruits and their juices had the capacity to significantly lower the risk of developing the disease, the Daily Express reported. Lead researcher, Prof Aedin Cassidy said they discovered that the women who consumed foods high in flavonoids had a significantly lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, which is also known as the ‘silent killer’ as its symptoms emerge after the disease has advanced notably. They found that compounds like tea and citrus fruits and juices contained flavonoids, powerful compounds with strong disease-fighting properties, and that a couple of cups of tea, particularly black tea, per day, could reduce the risk by 31%. The research was the first to broadly examine the six major flavonoid subclasses present in the normal diet with ovarian cancer risk, and the
first to investigate the impact of polymers and anthocyanins.
Earlier in 2012, researchers from the Curtin University in
Perth, Australia, had found that drinking tea from an earlier age
could slash the risk of ovarian cancer in old age.
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Want to improve your cognitive ability? Just get moving
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ifferent exercise programs may be appropriate for different goals, but for those who work out with the goal of increasing mental
alertness, getting moving is all that matters, according to a new study from the University of Montreal. The research team targeted executive functions, which allow
us to adapt to a constantly changing environment and are used in planning, organizing, strategizing, observing details and retaining information.
“For a long time, it was believed that only aerobic exercise could improve executive functions,” says exercise physiologist Dr. Nicholas Berryman.
“More recently, science has shown that strength training also leads to positive results. Our new findings suggest that structured activities that aim to improve gross motor skills can also improve executive functions, which decline as we age.” Working with a group of 51 participants whose average age was 70, Dr. Berryman and his team assigned two groups to a high-intensity aerobic and strength training program and a third group to perform tasks that targeted coordination, balance and flexibility. After 10 weeks, only the two groups undergoing the aerobics and strength training intervention made strides in their physical fitness in terms of body composition, strength and VO2 max (peak oxygen uptake). The three groups, however, showed equal improvement in cognitive performance, which is good news for sedentary folk who don’t enjoy exercise, according to Dr. Berryman. He advises those looking to improve their cognitive health to do any gross motor activity, which in addition to coordination, balance and flexibility includes locomotive tasks and low-impact ball games. “I would like seniors to remember that they have the power to improve their physical and cognitive health at any age and that they have many avenues to reach this goal,” says Dr. Berryman.
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The truth about stretch marks
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t isn’t just pregnant women who get stretch marks — the rest are as susceptible to them as mums-to-be and new mothers. And weight has nothing to do with either — skinny women can also get stretch marks just as overweight women can get them. Experts say that stretch marks appear when there is a sudden weight gain — more quickly that your skin is normally used to. This causes the fibre that is present just below your skin to snap — causing those dreaded stretch marks. Pregnant women are naturally more prone to it since their stomachs expand at a rapid rate after they cross the second trimester. The
stomach, butt and breasts are the most common areas that get affected. While some experts say that stretch marks can be hereditary, there is no conclusive evidence to prove that. While is no remedy to cure them, certain lightening creams do just that — they lighten them a bit but don’t fade them away completely. If you’re pregnant, then ensure that you keep your skin well moisturised at all times — this will also keep itchiness away. You also need to drink water so that your body is hydrated. Stay away from creams and lotions that claim to make stretch marks disappear — they rarely work.
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