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rime Minister Narendra Modi on O+ PSaturday said Bundelkhand Expressway will prove to be the development expressway of the region. To P link Bundelkhand region to national Capital Delhi through the Agra- Lucknow Expressway and the Yamuna + their problems and finding ways to Expressway, the Prime Minister laid reduce their issues. During previous the foundation stone of the 296-km- rime Minister Narendra Modi governments, very few such camps long Bundelkhand Expressway to be on Saturday said ensuring that used to be organised, he said. built at a cost of 15,000 crore. Pall citizens get benefit and jus- “In the last five years, our gov- M The expressway will pass through tice is the government’s responsibil- ernment held around 9,000 camps in Uttar Pradesh’s Chitrakoot, Banda, ity and also the base of ‘sabka saath, various parts of the country. In the ! " Hamirpur and Jalaun districts. sabka vikas and sabka vishwas’. five years of the previous government, “The project will put “It is the responsibility of the gov- equipment to people with disabilities Bundelkhand on the development ernment that every person is bene- worth less than 380 crore were dis- expressway. It will definitely change fitted and every person gets justice. tributed, while our government gave peoples lives in this entire region,” This is the base of sabka saath, equipment worth more than 900 Modi said after laying the foundation sabka vikas, sabka vishwas,” h e s ai d crore, which is two-and-half times NO Q ' of the expressway here by pressing a reciting a Sanskrit shloka at a mega more,” he said. button. camp for distribution of assistive “I am of the view that these “To come up at a cost of around devices among people with disabili- equipment will only assist your 15,000 crores, this project will cre- ! " # $ ties and senior citizens. Modi said ‘buland hausla’ (strong confidence). Q" Q ate thousands of job opportunities and serving 130 crore people of the Your real strength is your patience, ( %&'() *) + # ) connect the common people with - country is the priority of his gov- capacity (saamarthya) and mind )" facilities in bigger cities,” said the ernment. (maanas),” he said, adding that he has Prime Minister. Be it the Bundelkhand Hitting out at previous govern- been told that many records are being Expressway, the Purvanchal Government, Modi said Chief corridor and the expressway — have ments, he said they did not care for created at this camp. Expressway or the proposed Ganga Minister Yogi Adityanath and his a deep relationship. The Bundelkhand the people with disabilities but his In building a “new India”, the " Q Expressway, they will all increase Government is working in “express Expressway will give speed to the dispensation was thinking about Turn to Page 4 ( * connectivity in Uttar Pradesh and speed (express gati)” mode. Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor, increase job avenues, Modi said. “Earlier, expressways could be Modi said. He said that “at one point The expressway will be supple- only change its destiny, but also of India, Recalling the state of affairs in the seen in bigger cities like Delhi and of time, this region produced revolu- menting the nodes of the Uttar he said raising the slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Bundelkhand region in the past, he Mumbai. But, now, people from tionaries of India’s freedom struggle, Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor Kisaan’. + said, “You must have seen in the past Chitrakoot, Banda, Mahoba, and in the coming time it will make announced by the Central “Today, you have seen the defence decades how in the name of Hamirpur and Jalaun will avail the India self-reliant in ammunition and Government in February 2018. corridor, this is ‘Jai Jawan’. Beginning of Bundelkhand and farmers, packages benefit of the expressway. This mod- equipment”. “Farmers of this place will also FPOs is ‘Jai Kisaan’. May Bundelkhand worth thousand of crores of rupees ern infrastructure will develop new “This area of Bundelkhand is gain, there will be job avenues and march ahead with ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan’,” " were announced but farmers did not industries here,” he said. going to become a big centre of income of every family will rise. The Modi said. benefit.” “But now the country has The Prime Minister said that “a ‘Make in India’. The things produced tourism sector will also benefit,” said The Prime Minister said he was con- - . / - come out of that phase and every sin- provision of 3,700 crore has been here will be exported across the the Prime Minister, who also launched fident that “from Chitrakoot, from 0 gle paisa is reaching its right benefi- made for the Uttar Pradesh Defence world. Once big factories are set up, 10,000 farmer producer organisations Bundelkhand, the aspirations of Uttar ciary,” the Prime Minister said. Corridor in this year’s Budget. smaller industrial units will also gain,” (FPOs) all over the country. Pradesh and the entire country will get Lauding the Uttar Pradesh These two schemes — the defence Modi said. Bundelkhand is getting ready to not express speed”. Q / 1 R 2. Afghanistan is crucial. " With Islamabad playing a n a day the US and the major role in the US-Taliban OTaliban inked a peace deal, peace accord, India fears that he United States signed a India on Saturday said its pol- given Pakistan’s influence over 0 Tlandmark deal with the icy is to support all opportu- the Taliban, the powerful 3 Taliban on Saturday, laying nities that can bring peace, sta- Pakistan military establish- out a timetable for a full troop bility and end violence in ment will now fuel cross-bor- withdrawal from Afghanistan Afghanistan. But at the same der terrorism. L within 14 months — with the time, in an apparent reference Over the last two days, initial drawdown of forces from to Pakistan, India underscored Foreign Secretary Harsh ' a total of 13,000 to 8,600 hap- that sustainable peace there Vardhan Shringla met pening in the next 4 months— requires an end to externally- President Ashraf Ghani, whom " as it seeks an exit from its sponsored terrorism. he handed over a letter from longest-ever war. As a major stakeholder in Prime Minister Narendra + The agreement is expected Afghanistan, India conveyed to Modi, besides Chief Executive to lead to a dialogue between Kabul that its support is for Abdullah Abdullah, Vice . 1 the Taliban and the Kabul enduring and inclusive peace President-elect Amrullah Saleh, Government that, if successful, and reconciliation which is National Security Adviser " + ( could ultimately see an end to Afghan-led, Afghan-owned Hamdullah Mohib and acting 21 the grinding 18-year conflict. and Afghan-controlled. New Foreign Minister Haroon However, the pace of Delhi said it will continue to Chakhansuri. The political American troop withdrawal "- . / 1 * P ) extend all support to the leadership was apprised about / from Afghanistan is condi- "- - Afghan people for realising India’s views on the peace deal tions-based and will depend on their aspirations. as well as its commitment for / 4 ' " how well the Taliban comply The US-Taliban deal has all-round development of the 5 with the commitments they constructive role in helping "Allahu Akbar" (God is great- Government of Afghanistan serious security implications country. " have made, the White House implement the historic peace est). US Secretary of State Mike live up to these commitments, for India with Pakistan using India reiterated the said on Saturday after the US deal with the Taliban. Pompeo looked on as the two we will have a powerful path Afghanistan as strategic depth Government’s commitment to ' and the militant group signed Taliban fighter-turned- inked the deal, after urging the forward to end the war in to counter New Delhi’s military a peaceful and stable a landmark peace deal. dealmaker Mullah Baradar insurgents to "keep your Afghanistan and bring our strength and backing the Afghanistan besides further ( - . 1 Pakistan needs to help the signed the accord alongside promises to cut ties with Al- troops home," he said. Taliban for years. Hence, India strengthening of economic and . US solve problem in Washington's chief negotiator Qaeda". But the position of the has also conveyed to the US human resources development ! Afghanistan for a better bilat- Zalmay Khalilzad, at a gilded On the eve of the signing, Afghan Government, which that pressure on Pakistan to partnership with it. 1 eral relationship, a senior desk in a conference room in President Donald Trump urged has been excluded from direct crack down on terror networks While the Indian ambas- / administration official has said, a luxury Doha hotel. the Afghan people to embrace US-Taliban talks, remains operating from its soil must be sador to Qatar P Kumaran asserting that Washington The pair then shook hands, the chance for a new future. "If unclear and the country is kept up though Islamabad’s attended the US-Taliban inking . " expects Islamabad to play a as people in the room shouted the Taliban and the Turn to Page 4 cooperation for peace in Turn to Page 4 2 . ! - ! *-3 ( M ' , - Siliguri will be transferred back we have decided to provide an wedding,” said the DIG. to Delhi to be with family and assistance amount of 10 lakh to The jawan had joined the M - prepare for his wedding. the jawan from our welfare 2.5-lakh personnel strong BSF in . M Anees house in North-east fund,” said Rathore. 2013 and officials said he did not . Delhi Khajuri Khas had suffered Also, the engineering wing mention a word to his seniors 67 extensive damage as it was burnt of the force will rebuild the about the damage to his house " Q by rioters during the recent house within a fortnight, said the in the riots. . . communal clashes. While his DIG. “I think we should be able Anees was posted to West family members are safe, the to put the house in good shape Bengal after he completed a stint + $ house needs re-building and before April when the jawan is in the anti-Naxal operations - ! renovation work. BSF officials scheduled to marry,” he said, grid in Odisha. His family is also ( ! n order to boost religious got to know about the damage adding that it will be like a “wed- very brave and composed. They - . Iharmony, the Border Security to the constable’s parental house ding gift” to him. were thankful for the help 5//8 Force (BSF) has decided to in Khajuri Khas from media “The BSF is a family and extended by the BSF to them - rebuild its constable reports. whenever a member needs help, and all they wanted was peace, . Mohammad Anees’ house, Meanwhile, Pusphendra all resources are put together for brotherhood and normalcy is 9 which was burnt in the riots in Rathore, the Deputy Inspector the task. We have requested the restored, another official of the North-east Delhi, and hand it General (DIG), BSF, on Saturday constable’s family to inform force said. 9 over to him as a wedding gift. met parents and other family them about any other help they The riots in Jaffrabad, . According to a senior BSF offi- members of Anees. “The BSF * - 3 (41 5 - require. We are also posting con- Maujpur, Gokalpuri, Khajuri Q " cial, Anees (29), who is present- chief VK Johri has directed that stable Anees to Delhi very soon Khas and Bhajanpur in north- P ly posted at a BSF camp in all help be provided to the con- / / !4 so that he can be with his fam- east Delhi have left 42 people Radhabari near West Bengal’s stable’s family following which ily and also prepare for his dead and over 200 injured. + ,- ././

DECLARATION / ! " , . - / FORM IV (SEE RULE 8) Muzaffarnagar (PTI): A farmer and his bull were 1. Place of Publication 4th Floor, Sahara Shopping Centre, killed when lightning struck them in Faizabad Road, Lucknow-226 016 Muzaffarnagar district on Saturday. Sachin Kumar . . - (35) was working in his agricultural field in Bhuma 2. Periodicity of Publication Daily village of Miranpur area when the lightning struck, 3. Printer’s Name Vijay Prakash Singh Jansath SDM Kuldeep Nayer said. (Whether citizen of India) Yes Address 224, Mahatama Gandhi Marg, hree persons were killed in separate Lucknow Cantt (U.P.) am Temple Construction Tmishaps across the state since Friday 4. Publisher’s Name Vijay Prakash Singh RCommittee Chairman evening. (Whether citizen of India) Yes Nripendra Mishra visited In Sonbhadra, the body of a labourer was Ayodhya on Saturday and met recovered from the debris of boulders in a Address 224, Mahatama Gandhi Marg, president of the recently set up stone quarry in Billi Markundi mining area in Lucknow Cantt (U.P.) Ram Temple Trust, Mahant Obra police station limits on Saturday morn- 5. Editor’s Name Chandan Mitra Nritya Gopal Das, on Saturday. ing. A day earlier, the entire shaft had come (Whether citizen of India) Yes The Ayodhya visit of crashing on the site and two seriously injured Address H-33A, Sainik Farms, Lane W 10C Mishra, a retired IAS officer UP labourers were extricated on Friday evening. New Delhi-110 062 cadre and former principal Both were later referred to a hospital in 6. Resident Editor Vijay Prakash Singh secretary to Prime Minister Varanasi. Narendra Modi, is significant “The rescue operations assisted by NDRF (Whether citizen of India) Yes as the date for starting the con- continued through the night and the body of Address 224, Mahatama Gandhi Marg, struction of the Ram temple a labourer, Surendra (55), was found this Lucknow Cantt (U.P.) would be announced by Ram morning. The operations are continuing as 7. Name and address of (1) IDBI Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra some more labourers were suspected to be individuals who own the Indian Red Cross Building Society Trust set up earlier this month ! 1 ! trapped,” said District Magistrate S Rajalingam. newspaper and partners or 1, Red Cross Road as per Supreme Court verdict On Friday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shareholders holding more New Delhi-110 001 on November 9, 2019. Ayodhya after being appointed tion to Temple Trust is also to had directed the district magistrate and the dis- than 1% of the total capital (2) Zweig Security Pvt. Ltd. The meeting of the Trust is chairman of the Temple be formalised. Till the consti- trict police chief to reach the accident site and (3) Sanchar Holdings Pvt. Ltd. likely to be held in the first fort- Construction Committee. tution of the Trust, the divi- ensure relief and proper treatment of the night of March and the date for Mishra remained in Ram sional commissioner of injured. H-33A, Sainik Farms, Lane W 10C starting the construction of Janmabhoomi complex for Ayodhya was the custodian of In another incident reported from Shamli, New Delhi-110 062 the Ram temple is likely to be three hours and reviewed the the 67-acre land around the a woman labourer was killed and two others I, Vijay Prakash Singh, hereby declare that the particulars given announced during Ram progress of construction of Ram Janmabhoomi. were injured when the boiler of a factory above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Navami. Close to 20 lakh pil- idols for the Ram temple. After the Supreme Court exploded at Humrajpur village in Kandhla on VIJAY PRAKASH SINGH grims flock the temple town of He also visited a workshop verdict and setting up of the Friday. The police said that a woman worker, PRINTER AND PUBLISHER Ayodhya during Ram Navami. where carved stones and pillars Trust, the title and manage- identified as Sharmila, was killed while Lucknow, March 1, 2020 THE PIONEER Mishra, who arrived in are stored. He will stay in ment of land and temple have Sangita and Manzoor were injured in the Lucknow on Friday, reached Ayodhya on Saturday and leave been transferred to the Trust explosion at the tyre factory. The injured were Ayodhya by road on Saturday for Delhi on Sunday. which will now have to appoint sent to hospital and police were probing the where he was received by His visit to Ayodhya is its own employees for manag- incident. A case was registered and the body District Magistrate Anuj Jha, also significant because the ing the temple. was sent for autopsy. Divisional Commissioner MP Temple Trust has to take Earlier on Friday, Mishra In Muzaffarnagar, Monu (16), a member Agarwal and Senior important decision on shifting had met Chief Minister Yogi of a wedding party, was fatally hit by a bus in Superintendent of Police the makeshift Ram temple to Adityanath in Lucknow. Chief Khai Kheda village under Kakrauli police sta- Ashish Tewari. Mishra first another place. The idol of Secretary RK Tiwari and tion on Friday, after which the locals beat up 0 . went to Hanuman Garhi tem- Rama Lalla is to be shifted to Additional Chief Secretary the driver and damaged the vehicle. ple for ‘darshan’ and performed an alternative sanctum sancto- (Home) Awanish Awasthi were Angry residents later placed the body on aarti there. Later, he met other rum till a new Ram temple is also present. the road and staged a protest, blocking members of Ram Temple Trust constructed. In the hour-long meeting, Morna-Jansath road. Later senior officers amajwadi Party leader and to initiate the process for Besides, the issue of trans- Mishra is understood to have reached the spot and pacified the protesters SLok Sabha member from preparing a blueprint for confer of management and control discussed modalities for con- by assuring swift action after which the road Rampur, Mohammad Azam struction of the temple. of temple affairs and land from struction of Ram temple in block was lifted. Khan, alleged that he was This was his first visit to Ayodhya district administra- Ayodhya. The body was sent for autopsy. “being treated like a terrorist” in the Sitapur district jail. Denying the charge, the jail superintendent said that the jailed MP was being given all facilities as per the Jail Manual. Khan was taken to Rampur jail from Sitapur Sengar family is planning to family and he would contest on handing over the case to the district jail for a hearing field the disqualified legislator’s SP symbol. CBI. We made no attempt to OBITUARY before the Special MP/MLA olitical parties are gearing wife Sangeeta Sengar from Sources said that Azam shield him. On the other hand, Court on March 2. Pup for the bypolls to two Bangarmau in the bypoll. Khan’s elder son Adeeb Azam Samajwadi Party is protecting OBITUARY On February 26, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats Sangeeta Sengar is chairperson Khan could be fielded by the Azam Khan, who is an epitome Special MP/MLA Court of which were declared vacant. of Zila Panchayat and wields a SP, which has decided to stand of corruption. We are going to Rampur had sent Azam The Bangarmau seat in lot of clout in the area. by the Khan family. win both seats,” said BJP Khan, his wife Tazeen Fatma Unnao, which was held by “People here know that Adeeb Azam has so far spokesperson Chandra Mohan. and son Abdullah Azam to expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Kuldeep Sengar has been false- kept away from politics. The Bahujan Samaj Party is jail till March 2. The trio had Sengar, fell vacant after he was ly implicated in the case due to On Thursday, SP chief still undecided whether it surrendered in connection disqualified earlier this week political rivalry. There is sym- Akhilesh Yadav had visited the should contest the bypolls or NAIK DEEPAK PATTANDAR with a forgery case related to after being convicted in a rape pathy for him and if Sangeeta jailed Khan family in Sitapur not. The Congress, on the 05 DEC 1986 - 28 JAN 2020 two birth certificates of case. contests, she will be able to district jail and accused the rul- other hand, is overconfident of ALL RANKS OF ARMY MEDICAL Abdullah Azam. Before head- The other seat is Swar underline his innocence and ing BJP of pursuing politics of its prospects. CORPS SOLEMNLY PRAY TO THE ing for Rampur on Saturday, Tanda in Rampur from where get sympathy votes,” said a vendetta. ALMIGHTY TO BESTOW PEACE TO Khan told reporters outside the election of Samajwadi family member. The SP would like to whip THE DEPARTED SOUL AND GRANT Sitapur district jail that he was But as the Bharatiya Janata up a sympathy wave since STRENGTH TO THE BEREAVED Party’s Abdullah Azam has FAMILY TO BEAR THE GREAT LOSS being treated like a terrorist been set aside by court for Party may not support Azam Khan, his wife Tazeen OF NAIK DEEPAK PATTANDAR WHO in the prison. forgery in his birth certificate Sangeeta’s candidature, the Fatma and son Abdullah Azam DIED WHILE SERVING WITH 433 FD Azam Khan was lodged documents. Sengar family is considering are in jail. HOSP. FROM: LT GEN NAVDEEP SINGH LAMBA in a high security room in Both Sengar and Abdullah the option of fielding her as an The BJP, on the other hand, AND ALL RANKS OF ARMY MEDICAL CORPS Sitapur jail along with his son, Azam are in jail for their independent candidate. is determined to win both seats. while his wife was lodged in offences. In Rampur, the candidate “We have set an example by the women’s barrack. The SP Sources said that the could be from the Azam Khan expelling Kuldeep Sengar and MP spent a sleepless night in the jail while his wife com- plained of acute back pain. The SP leader was sent to 2 / . . - Rampur under tight security with around 40 policemen, including several women Kakadipur police outpost. was registered against the constables, guarding their Taking both at gunpoint, woman’s father and brother vehicles. n a sensational daylight loot the robbers looted the Rs 6.5 for the assault. Abdullah Azam Khan Iin Baghpat, a couple carrying lakh in cash, ornaments and As per the complaint was disqualified from the cash to get a land deed regis- mobile phones the Farooq and lodged by the victim’s moth- membership of UP Legislative tered in their name was robbed his wife were carrying and er, the girl’s father Saleem, her Assembly and the Suar Tanda at gunpoint. Ironically, the fled through the fields. The brother Yakoob and two oth- seat in Rampur which he scene of the crime was a few shocked couple somehow ers beat up her son who was represented was declared metres away from a police out- reached a nearby police outpost found sitting with the woman. vacant on Thursday. post. What is more, the local and informed the cops about The two families live in The development came police tried to minimise the the incident after which senior the same neighbourhood. after the Allahabad High gravity of the crime instead of officers rushed to the spot. The youth and his lover Court set aside the election of making efforts to nab the cul- ASP Anil Kumar Sisodiya belong to different commu- Abdullah Azam, maintaining prits. said that the couple informed nities and the girl’s family that he was not qualified to As per reports, Farooq of them that they were carrying apparently opposed their rela- contest the poll as he was Tavli hamlet of Muzaffarnagar, cash as they were going for the tionship. The police claimed below 25 years of age when he was married to Saheena of registry of a plot at Shamli. that the girl’s family locked filed his nomination papers as Aasra hamlet in Baghpat. On A case was registered and the house and escaped after SP candidate from Suar Saturday afternoon, he left his investigations were on. the incident. A heavy police Tanda seat in 2017. in-laws’ house along with his Meanwhile in force was deployed in the area Azam Khan’s arrest is wife and headed back to his Muzaffarnagar, a youth was to avert any communal flare- being seen as a big set back to native place through Kakadipur beaten up by his lover’s family up between the two commu- Samajwadi Party, which suf- road. Suddenly half-a-dozen and left seriously injured in nities. fered three successive defeats miscreants emerged from the Shahpur area on Friday. at the hands of the Bharatiya fields and intercepted the cou- He was later shifted to a Janata Party in 2014, 2017 and ple a few metres away from hospital in serious and a case 2019. The ascent of the lawyer-turned-politician during the last three decades sig- nificantly contributed to the rise of Samajwadi Party with 89%'8#">89<= the consolidation of Yadav- Muslim votes. Lucknow (PNS): Desperate to regain the lost glory of the grand The expected marginali- old party, UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar ‘Lallu’ is now focussing sation of Azam Khan as a on media management for better outreach to the masses. Muslim mascot in UP could Interestingly, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pave the way for the Congress too initially made a similar attempt but the tussle between the UP to make a dent in the Muslim and Central leadership skittled her efforts. Party sources claimed vote bank of the SP. that Priyanka had appointed Delhi-based functionary Rajeev Tyagi Congress general secre- as media coordinator of UP Congress but his move to get media tary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attention by projecting himself as the front man, boomeranged as has been aggressively wooing it invited the ire of some top leaders in the state. An upset Tyagi the Muslims and she visited later moved back to New Delhi. Later, UP Cong chief set up a media several towns where Muslims team, appointing Lallan as its convener. Sources further Lallan has suffered causalities during taken up the challenge to refurbish the image of UP Congress anti-CAA violence on through media management. The new media team plans to per- December 20. sonally wish media persons on ‘Holi’ for improving media relations.

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Investigating other valuables from a house around 2.30 pm on Saturday. “I his life at his house in Indira officer, sub-inspector Bhanu after tampering with the CCTV found a man lying in a pool of Nagar police station area on the Pratap Singh, said the body was camera installed there in blood and a stationary truck intervening night of Friday sent for autopsy and further Ghazipur police station area. near it. We rushed the man to and Saturday. As per reports, investigation was underway. The incident came to light KGMU Trauma Centre where Aquib (24) of Barabanki lived “We did not recover any when house owner Pankaj he was declared brought dead. along with his wife and their suicide note. Aquib hanged Sharma did not get the feed of We detained the truck driver one-and-a-half-year-old himself probably over some the CCTV camera on his Shiv Kumar of Unnao for ques- daughter. To make ends meet family discord. He got married mobile phone on February tioning,” the SHO said. for his family, he used to sell three years back,” Singh said. while he was in New Delhi along with his family. Sharma, an engineer, is presently post- Q45/$$$ ed in New Delhi. He, along $ with his family, has been staying in New Delhi for the last few months. On February 28, Sharma -. % checked his phone to get the feed of the CCTV camera R installed at his house in Indira % Nagar for safety purpose. He $ % " found his mobile phone delinked with the CCTV cam- pproximately 48,000 patients $ % " Pandey took the initiative era and he got apprehensive of Aare in need of renal replace- to hold an open public hear- his house’s safety. ment therapy in UP and only wo sub-inspectors were ing in which complainants Sharma reached Lucknow 180-200 renal transplantation are Tremoved from their post could directly discuss their by train and found his house done each year while multiple following on-spot instructions problems to top officials in the burgled. “The lock at the main patients are shifted on of the Commissioner of Police, presence of investigators. “This gate was intact. When I entered haemodialysis or home dialysis. Sujeet Pandey, during a pub- move will help in expediting the house, I found articles This was stated by organis- lic hearing in Reserve Police the probe of cases and reduce lying strewn across the floor. ing secretary of Sanjay Gandhi Lines on Saturday. The top cop the number of pending cases. The thieves had checked each Post-Graduate Institute of was presiding over an open It will also make the investi- room in my house and they Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) public hearing in which 50 gators directly responsible for had decamped with all the Dr Narayan Prasad at the inau- complaints related to different the faults on their parts as ornaments, cash, cheque books guration of a conference on cases were invited and inves- complainants’ feedback is and other documents from the nephrology. “National dialysis tigators were asked to present taken into consideration while house,” he stated in the FIR. programme has included the status reports. fixing the responsibility. It A police team reached the haemodialysis for poor people Six of the complainants will also help in building a scene on information. The few years back and now the gov- expressed their dissatisfaction good police-public relation- police registered a case and ernment is planning to include with the method of probe and ship,” a senior official com- started investigation. A peritoneal dialysis, which will be the CP gave them a dress mented. He said the initiative spokesman said sub-inspector very helpful for people suffering down. The complaints against would make the investigators Satish Kumar Yadav had been from ESRD and in need of renal sub-inspector Pramod Kumar to carry out probe in stipulat- tasked with probing the case. replacement therapy,” Dr Prasad (incharge of Madehganj police ed time period and ensure The theft at the house in a said. outpost in Hasanganj) and speedy justice to the com- posh locality of the city exposed Many nephrologists from DK Singh (incharge of Keshav plainants. police alertness. Sources said across the world — such as Prof Nagar police outpost in On Saturday, 50 com- that night patrolling was mere- Rajeev Agarwal from Indiana Madiaon) left the CP livid and plainants were shortlisted. ly a paper work. “The police do University, Dr Jai Radhakrishnan he issued instructions for their Senior officials were also pre- not conduct night patrolling from Columbia University removal with immediate sent during the hearing. The and it gives opportunities to (USA), and Dr Indranil effect. CP asked four of the IOs to thieves to strike. Theft inci- Dasgupta from UK —shared Both the S-Is were accused mend their ways and come up dents are witnessing a high in ! ( 1 - 7 their experiences with their of playing dilly-dallying tac- with satisfactory and com- the city and many of them usu- # $ 1 # / Indian counterparts. Many kid- tics, thus delaying justice to the plete compilation of their ally go unreported,” the sources P O8 PO ( P ney transplant physicians, sur- complainants. probe next time. claimed. O8 P geons and pathologists discussed the issues related to kidney ail- ments in northern part of India. The academic discussion / : focused on state-of-the-art lec- tures, symposia and panel dis- $ % " ities are also one of the major cussion in various aspects of concerns along with the Smart nephrology such as AKI, CKD- he ‘Administration At City Surveillance System, MBD, hypertension, glomerular TYour Doorstep’, under the energy-efficient street light- disease and renal transplant. directions of Chief Minister ing, facade lighting, heritage More than 300 experts and Yogi Adityanath, kicked off in conservation, beautifications delegates of international and Bakkas village at of parks etc. CCTV cameras national repute shared their Mohanlalganj on Saturday. will be installed at over 50 experiences on the occasion. Officials said that under the dumping yard locations for Dr Prasad expressed con- direction of the Chief identification and monitoring cern over the increasing burden Minister, the camp would be of garbage status,” he said. of kidney diseases in the region. held on the first and third He added that around 250 The first day of the conference Saturdays in various villages of schools have been taken up for focused on hypertension, patho- the district. Officials from strengthening and improve- physiology, pyelonephritis, fluid different departments will be ment under this project. The overload and lean body mass. available at the camp to existing infrastructure of the Other academic sessions resolve any complaints, espe- schools will be improved to will be organised with topics cially those made on the CM’s new projectors, digital content including ultrafiltration failure, portal. and advanced computers. acid base disorders, HLA anti- Meanwhile, the Amiruddaula Library in body, free papers, debates, AKI Information Education the city and unorganised blockage in their wards Qaiserbagh will be renovated etc, Dr Prasad said. The society Communication (IEC) Wing parking facilities. “Public can through this app. Integrated under Development of awarded lifetime achievement of Lucknow Smart City easily complain about sewer traffic management and facil- Heritage area. awards to Dr Santosh Kumar Project was inaugurated by (Kanpur), Dr DS Rana (New Divisional Commissioner Delhi), and Dr AK Sarin (New Mukesh Meshram and Delhi). The society also award- District Magistrate Abhishek ed past presidents of the society Prakash . Dr KL Gupta, Dr. DS Rana, Dr. The information about GH Malik, Dr RK Sharma, Dr the development of Lucknow NP Singh, Dr Ashwini Gupta, Dr Smart City will be broadcast PP Varma, Dr AK Sarin, Dr AK on social networking sites by Bhalla; and secretaries Dr 1 ) ( ) - the media cell. Dipankar Bhowmik, and Dr - ) * )- Meshram laid emphasis Sanjeev Gulati. &9% on garbage dumping around -

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ospitals across the city wit- Hnessed the birth of leap year babies on Saturday (February 29). At Queen Mary’s (KGMU), 16 leap year babies were born till 2 pm, which included 12 normal and for C-section deliveries. At a private hospital in Gomti Nagar, one normal and two C-section deliveries were registered. A senior doctor said that the Caesarean were sudden and not elective, and it was difficult to gauge the reaction of the mothers since they were still in the labour room. However, she said parents don’t like it and prefer their babies to not take birth on February 29. Gynaecologist Dr Rama : ) * 7 - Srivastava said patients share such concerns with them because they she would be able to celebrate his or bers and figures do make a differ- consider doctors to be their friends. her birthday only after four years. ence and missing out on your “For us, it does not matter when the “I have friends who were born birthday as you look at the calen- child is born, but it does affect the on February 29 and they used to dar at the start of the annual year mothers,” she said. complain that they had to celebrate is not a good feeling. “No matter An expecting mother, who did their birthday either on February 28 how rational you are, the idea that not wish to be named, said it was not or March 1, and I don’t want my your next birthday will fall after a nice idea of giving birth to a baby child to have this predicament,” she four years is not a very happy on February 29 because then he or said. Psychologists said that num- feeling,” a psychologist said. + ,- ././ &' ( - " $ % " character has grown as the show pro- gresses. We have seen Pinky take ucknow girl Riya Sharma, who tough decisions in her life when it Lhad played the main role in film comes to matters of the heart. She has ‘Nil Battey Sannata’, has bagged the risen above the expectations of peo- role of the main protagonist in a TV ple around her and has connected show called ‘Naati Pinky Ki Lambi with audiences across the country. Love Story’. The actress was in the city The current predicament she finds on Friday for promotion of her show. herself in and how she deals with is She said she was happy that the resting with viewers.” role fell in her lap. “I have had no pro- Adding to this, Puneett Choksey fessional training in acting and have said: “Pinky and I share a very cordial learnt whatever that I have learnt bond and are always there for each from director Ashwani Iyer, who other. Arjun is supportive towards directed me in my first film,” she said. Pinky as she faces her life’s challenges In the show, she is short but feisty heads on with her witty attitude and girl who has begun her journey to Pinky respects Arjun too. The show find true love, and fights her way for is at a very interesting point where her own rights. Riya Sharma, through Pinky is fighting out of a failed mar- $ % " the proposal to be sent to the her role as Pinky in the show, makes riage and Arjun is her constant sup- state government. The board everyone realise how being short- port. It highlights how a women he Lucknow Development issued directions for redesign- heighted is not an obstacle in life as becomes stronger when her family Tboard meeting was held on ing of the project for constric- she uses it to her advantage. and friends support her. Our story will Saturday. It was attended by tion of the foot overbridge in As she fight her own battles, take a very beautiful turn which will senior officials of LDA, Transportnagar for joining the Arjun aka Puneett Choksey has be an interesting watch for the audi- Divisional Commissioner multilevel parking with the always been Pinky’s pillar of strength ence.” About his visit to Lucknow, he Mukesh Meshram, and District parking of Transportnagar and proves that a fighter only grows said: “This is my first visit to Magistrate Abhishek Prakash. metro station. The board also stronger with love and support from Lucknow, and I have heard so much The board approved the gave its nod to the proposal for their dear ones. Speaking about her about this city from my friends and proposal made by LDA for the improvement of roads in journey, Riya said: “Pinky’s character family. I can’t wait to explore this repair of roads, dividers and Jankipuram scheme and rec- is very close to my heart. The jour- beautiful city and try the footpath under its Kanpur road ommended that it be forward- ney she undertakes shows how her 5 - # ) 8) famous cuisine.” project in Sarojini Nagar Vidhan ed to the state government. Sabha for ease in traffic snarls. The board also approved The board also gave its nod for transfer of 45 villages, which 26!!%2& 278"79, had been notified by LIDA to Lucknow Development " ( '$'( 1$$ $%" , Authority, and stated that the Dakshesh Sinha, a Class VIII student ( proposal should be forwarded of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Lucknow zoo, for the first to the state government. A Campus II, secured first position in the time, is showcasing vultures as budget proposal was also Inter-Campus Chemistry Olympiad. The its inmates. Zoo director RK placed before the board for the CMS Quality Assurance and Innovation Singh said that three griffon vul- year 2020-21 for an income of Wing organises this exam to test the sci- tures have been kept in a cage Rs 2,330.59 crore and expendi- entific skills of students, give them an prepared specially for them. “It ture of Rs 2,480.50 crore, which edge over their counterparts in other schools and encour- is important to highlight vultures was approved. age them to develop their logical and analytical thinking. since their numbers are decreas- ing because of the excessive use of diclofenac. These vultures need a wide area for movement Q and have a wing spread of one metre,” he pointed out. He said that these vultures were brought ! " ## % R as injured birds to the zoo $$% & ' because of Chinese manjha and Lucknow (PNS): India is growth of Indian economy, since then, they had been kept ( ) * known as the posterboy for incomes and purchasing as inmates. 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The topic of the announced ‘Start-up India, Award’ was given away to Ratul Principal Secretary (Tourism & under its scientists. CDRI will one-day national seminar Stand up India’ to promote Pandey of BBDNITM, Sahil Culture) Jitendra Kumar while also provide short-term train- was ‘Start-up India: Creating bank financing for start-ups Sachdeva of BBDNIT, Hadi the guest of honour was politi- ing to students, research schol- New Generation of and offer incentives to boost Ahmed Khan of BBDEC and cian and social activist Aparna ars and faculty members of Entrepreneurs.’ entrepreneurship and job Sheikh Nazrana from School of Yadav. ‘Mrs India 2019’ Ritu Integral University in their He said that with the creation,” they said. Engineering, BBD University. Suhas was the show-stopper. areas of specialisation. "$ $(,

Western forces withdrew from the tutes of higher studies has been of the aids and devices is over 19 gripped by a fresh political crisis country, leaving it in an increasingly increased from 3 per cent to 5 per cent. crore. The objective is to provide assis- amid contested election results. The precarious position. The Prime Minister also said his tance through these aids and devices Doha accord was drafted over a tem- While Afghans are eager to see an government was working for the wel- to the daily living and socioeconom- pestuous year of dialogue marked by end to the violence, experts say any fare of senior citizens. “The govern- ic development of the people with dis- the abrupt cancellation of the effort by prospective peace will depend on the ment launched Rashtriya Vayoshri abilities and the senior citizens. Trump in September. The signing outcome of talks between the Taliban Yojana almost three years ago, so that comes after a week-long, partial truce and the Kabul government. But with poor senior citizens could get neces- "$ ' that has mostly held across President Ashraf Ghani and rival sary equipment. In the past five to five- ceremony in Doha, India all along has Afghanistan, aimed at building confi- Abdullah Abdullah at loggerheads and-a-half years, cost incurred on maintained that care should be taken dence between the warring parties and over contested election results, few treatment of senior citizens has come to ensure that any such process does showing the Taliban can control their expect the pair to present a united down substantially as compared to ear- not lead to any “ungoverned spaces” forces. The US is committed to with- front, unlike the Taliban, who would lier time,” he said. “In this year’s where terrorists and their proxies can draw from Afghanistan all military then be in a position to take the upper Budget, a provision was made. Earlier relocate. forces of the United States, its allies, hand in negotiations. (AFP) if a bank goes bankrupt, then you used India has been a key stakeholder and coalition partners, including all to get only 1 lakh. We changed the in the peace and reconciliation process non-diplomatic civilian personnel, O ,3 " law, and amount now is 5 lakh. This in Afghanistan. In a significant move, private security contractors, trainers, partnership of every youth and child will repose faith in banks,” he said. India had sent two former diplomats advisors, and supporting services per- with disability is essential. “Be it Modi also said, “A common sign in “non-official” capacity to a confer- sonnel within 14 months following industry, service sector or sports, the language for the divyaang was never ence on Afghan peace process in announcement of the deal. skills of the divyaangjan are being con- thought of earlier. Our government Moscow in November 2018. NATO Secretary General Jens tinuously encouraged,” he said. “The made efforts for this, and Indian Sign The conference organised by Stoltenberg heralded the agreement as sensitivity with which the government Language Research and Training Russia was attended by a high-level a "first step to lasting peace". "The way has worked for the divyaangjan was Centre was established. My speech is Taliban delegation, representatives of to peace is long and hard. We have to never done earlier. The divyaangjan also being disseminated in sign lan- Afghanistan as well as from several be prepared for setbacks, spoilers, there were earlier made to make rounds of guage. No one had the time to do this other countries, including the US, is no easy way to peace but this is an offices for weeks, only then they used in 70 years. Government websites Pakistan and China. important first step," the Norwegian to get some help. Attention was not and currency have been made Major powers such as the US, former prime minister told reporters paid to the seriousness with which divyaang-friendly.” Russia and Iran had reached out to the in Kabul. your problems should had been heard. He also informed that a dictionary Taliban as part of efforts to push the Since the US-led invasion that The situation wherein the divyaanganj containing 6,000 words has also been stalled Afghan peace process. India ousted the Taliban after the September were left ‘besahara’ (helpless) is not prepared. At the international level supported a national peace and recon- 11, 2001 attacks, America has spent acceptable to us,” Modi said. sports events for the handicapped, the ciliation process which is Afghan-led, more than $1 trillion in fighting and “When there is feeling to serve the performance of the Indian sportsper- Afghan-owned and Afghan controlled. rebuilding in Afghanistan. poor and the divyaang, then this type sons has been outstanding, he said. On Saturday, the Foreign Secretary About 2,400 US soldiers have of pace comes, then work is done with “A sports centre in Gwalior is met Afghanistan’s acting Finance been killed, along with unknown tens pace,” he added. During his over 30- being established to tap the talents,” he Minister Abdul Habib Zadran and of thousands of Afghan troops, Taliban minute address, the prime minister added. There are more than 2.50 Deputy Minister of Transport fighters and Afghan civilians. The gave an account of government crore people with disabilities in the Mohammad Zekria and witnessed insurgents said they had halted all hos- schemes for the differently-abled and country, and over 10 crore senior cit- signing of agreements for road projects tilities Saturday in honour of the senior citizens. “In the last four-five izens in the country, he said. being carried out with India’s assis- agreement. Any insurgent pledge to years, hundreds of streets in the coun- Recalling his earlier visit to tance. guarantee Afghanistan is never again try, more than 700 railway stations, air- Allahabad (now renamed Prayagraj), In a series of tweets, External used by jihadist movements such as ports have been made convenient for Modi said, “One always experiences a Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group divyaangjan. Those which are left are unique feeling of piousness and ener- Kumar said India remains committed to plot attacks abroad will be key to the being linked with Sugamya Bharat gy by coming to ‘Teertharaj’ Prayagraj. to economic and human resource deal's viability. The Taliban's shelter- Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign),” I remember it was during last February development partnership with ing of Al-Qaeda was the main reason he said. when I came during the Kumbh.” Afghanistan. for the US invasion following the 9/11 “It was our government, which In the biggest ever ‘Samajik “Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan attacks. The group, which had risen to brought a law that for the first time Adhikarta Shivir’, the Modi distributed Shringla met Acting Finance Minister power in the 1990s in the chaos of civil clearly stated the rights of the assistive aids and devices to nearly Abdul Habib Zadran and Deputy war, suffered a swift defeat at the hands divyaangjan. Ours is the first govern- 27,000 senior citizens and people Minister of Transport Mohammad of the US and its allies. They retreat- ment, which has enacted the Rights of with disabilities at a mega distribution Zekria and witnessed signing of agree- ed before re-emerging to lead a dead- Persons with the Disabilities Act. The camp. ments for road projects in Bamyan and ly insurgency against the new govern- benefit of this law was that it increased In the mega camp, over 56,000 Mazar-e-Sharif provinces of ment in Kabul. the ambit of divyaang category from assistive aid and devices of different Afghanistan with Indian develop- After the NATO combat mission 7 to 21,” he said, adding that reserva- types were distributed free of cost to ment assistance,” Kumar said in a ended in December 2014, the bulk of tion for people with disabilities in insti- over 26,000 of beneficiaries. The cost tweet. + ,- ././

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The entire world is ment”, the Congress on to honestly release the number actual GDP growth of third a four-year-old sedition case, as hate speech? If the speeches watching this country, it is Saturday advised the Centre to of jobs lost and not mislead the quarter is 3.7 per cent where- the ruling AAP denied the per- made by the BJP leaders were time that the Supreme Court immediately give money in people by giving “the numbers as the third quarter historical- sistent BJP charge of blocking not hate speeches, and the intervenes effectively to protect the hands of the poor by mak- of the changeover from infor- ly shows the strongest growth the proceedings in the matter. protests are a threat to the soci- the rights of the citizens guar- ing rural job scheme MNRE- mal to formal as the number of because it is after the kharif “The national secretariat ety as per the cases registered. anteed by the Constitution,” GA “need based”. people who are expected in crop so there is a growth in of the Communist Party of Shockingly, as per an FIR Sharma said. Former Union Minister normal course or the employ- agriculture then it is factored in India (CPI) will fight legally and against a group of people and “We have no expectations Anand Sharma said under the ees to come on the provident the gross value addition and in politically the sedition charges an organisation called United from Centre or the Home rural job scheme MNREGA the fund platform”. the nominal GDP and the real against party national executive Against Hate. And what is the Ministry or Delhi Chief Government should give NSO data shows that the GDP,” he added. sure of the economy growing Government’s budgetary pro- member and former president case...For having said in a Minister (Arvind Kejriwal) but employment for 150 days a year GDP for the third quarter is at Sharma said the third quar- and a tangible investments jections are based on revenue of the JNU Students’ Union speech that ‘we shall not get up we have hopes from the courts,” at a daily wage of 500 to revive 4.7 per cent, which is the low- ter numbers are generally good growing for creation of new receipts of 26 lakh crore (JNUSU) Kanhaiya Kumar. or give up our protest even if he said. At least 42 were killed rural demand and economy. est of the last seven years, because it is the festive season assets, new factories and job whereas up to December the “The party is confident that we have to die for that’. For that and over 200 injured in the “We remain seriously con- Sharma said. when people go for purchases creation that remains in the total revenue receipts have Kanhaiya Kumar will come out they were slapped with Section communal riots that broke out cerned about the continuing Noting that this is the sev- consumption shows a spike. negative. been 11 lakh crore. unscathed as the charges are 307 of IPC (attempt to mur- in northeast Delhi on Monday job losses which will eventual- enth consecutive quarter when “But that has not happened so “We are also staring at a “So whether in the fourth false and politically motivated,” der),” he said. after clashes between citizen- ly have an adverse impact on the GDP has fallen, Sharma even in festive season people huge fiscal deficit, unmanage- quarter the Government can the CPI said in a statement. “We urge the Supreme ship law supporters and pro- social stability and peace in the said it is a matter of “grave con- have not spent because people ble revenue deficit. Revenue get 15 lakh crore we have seri- The party feels that it is Court to take cognisance of all testers spiralled out of control. country with a large number of cern” that the nominal GDP of have no money,” he added. receipts are very low both ous doubts because GST will unfortunate that the Arvind these cases and appoint amicus The areas worst affected in unemployed youth in the coun- India continues to be in single Sharma said there is 9.2 per when we look at the GST num- come when factories are pro- Kejriwal Government has “suc- curiae to scrutinise all these the violence include Jaffrabad, try having no hope and in digit. If 7.7 per cent is the nom- cent fall in the investments, bers and also the income tax. ducing and selling, other taxes cumbed to political pressure cases where people are being Maujpur, Chand Bagh, Khureji despair. This government is inal GDP which includes the gross fixed capital formation So direct and indirect taxes will come when people have and granted permission to framed and put in jails,” Sharma Khas and Bhajanpura. ruining the economy by its inflation then where is growth, which actually is the only mea- receipts are very low and the the money,” Sharma said. prosecute Kumar”, it said. E $ "% separate campaigns to observe ! " # outreach programmes are also the International Women’s Day being organised by PIB and he Centre on Saturday (IWD) 2020 which is celebrat- Bureau of Outreach and Tannounced to launch a ed all over the world. $ Communication in different week-long campaign on the A special programme by districts of India right from the occasion of International celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor tions in agriculture by women, Urban Affairs Ministry during round tables on the seven North-East region to Maoist Women’s Day with various will also be telecast by the role of women in animal this period on Pradhan Mantri themes at different universities, insurgency affected district of themes beginning Sunday. The Doordarshan for a week high- husbandry and food process- Awas Yojana (PMAY) in colleges and institutes all Chhattisgarh,” said the official themes to be observed are edu- lighting special recipes of ing. The regional units of the Lucknow, Patna and across the country. “Field release. cation, health and nutrition, healthy and nutritious food for News Services Division of All Thiruvananthapuram to educate empowerment of women, skills women during pregnancy and India Radio will also conduct and inform women on how to & entrepreneurship and par- lactating period. Besides, 14 extensive programmes from benefit from the PMAY scheme. ticipation in sports, special cir- women oriented Hindi movies Sunday like talk shows, features The Rural Development cumstances, rural women and will be telecast on Doordarshan and exclusive programmes for has invited women Self-Help agriculture and urban women. which includes Sarabjeet, Raazi, women,” said a Government Groups (SHGs) to interact and The Ministries of Women Tumhari Sulu and Parineeta. 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( (1- (2 ( 2 $ In his plea, Singh claimed February 17 ordered that the time that the death warrants edy available to a person, ment, seeking fresh death that he has filed a fresh mercy four convicts — Mukesh were issued by the court which is decided in-chamber warrants for the convicts after wo of the four death-row petition before the President Kumar Singh, 32, Pawan against them. The court had by judges. He has not filed the the Supreme Court granted ) ' ( Tconvicts in the Nirbhaya of India, which is pending. Gupta, 25, Vinay Kumar noted that death warrants mercy plea either. liberty to the authorities to gangrape and murder case on Advocate AP Singh, Sharma, 26, and Akshay were earlier issued on January The first date of execution, approach the trial court for Saturday moved a Delhi court appearing for Singh, said his Kumar, 31 — be hanged on 7 and the execution was later January 22, was postponed to issuance of fresh date for the anti-Citizenship Amendment seeking stay on the execution earlier mercy petition that March 3 after it issued fresh deferred twice, i.e., on January February 1 by a January 17 execution of these convicts. urfew was reimposed Act (CAA) and pro-ILP meet- of the death warrants, sched- was dismissed by the death warrants, observing that 17 and January 31. court order. The 23-year-old physio- CSaturday noon in some ing held in the Ichamati area of uled for March 3. President did not have com- deferring the execution any “Now deferring it any fur- Then the trial court, on therapy intern, who came to areas of Shillong town after one East Khasi Hills district close Additional Sessions Judge plete facts. further would be ‘sacrilegious’ ther would be sacrilegious to January 31, stayed, ‘till further be known as ‘Nirbhaya’ (fear- person was killed in clashes to the Indo-Bangladesh border Dharmender Rana issued Gupta told the court that to the rights of the victim for the rights of the victim for orders’ the execution of the less), was gang-raped and sav- between KSU members and on Friday. notice to Tihar Jail authorities he has filed a curative petition expeditious justice. expeditious justice,” it had four convicts as they had not agely assaulted on the night of non-tribals during a meeting Mobile internet services on the pleas moved of Akshay in the Supreme Court, which It directed that the four said. exhausted all their legal reme- December 16, 2012, in a mov- on CAA and inner line permit have been suspended in six dis- Singh and Pawan Kumar is pending. He said that he men be hanged by neck on Pawan was the only one dies. ing bus in south Delhi. (ILP), officials said. The curfew tricts — East Jaintia Hills, Gupta, directing the officials also has an option to file a March 3 at 6 am until they are among the four convicts who The court is hearing the She died of her injuries a was imposed on Friday night West Jaintia Hills, East Khasi to file their response by March mercy petition. dead. had not yet filed the curative applications by Nirbhaya’s par- fortnight later in a Singapore following the clashes and lift- Hills, Ri Bhoi, West Khasi 2. The court had on This was for the third petition — the last legal rem- ents and the Delhi govern- hospital. ed at 8 AM on Saturday. Hills and South West Khasi A ban on mobile internet hills — from Friday night for services was continuing in six 48-hours, they said. Officials districts, they said. Curfew said SMSes will be limited to . - ' - 0. * was reimposed at noon in the five per day. areas under Lumdiengjri and Police have arrested six Sadar police stations of persons in connection with the District judge Dharmesh league who claimed to be an July 13, 2018, said the sur- and his co-worker. The sur- who examined the survivor’s Shillong town, they said, attack on the rally at Ichamati Sharma deferred the judg- eyewitness to the incident. vivor’s father and his co- vivor’s father was subsequent- father. adding that five additional on Friday leading to the death Delhi court on Saturday ment, which will now be pro- The court had on December worker were returning to ly taken to the police station The court had earlier companies of armed police of a pro-ILP activist, officials Adeferred to next week its nounced on Wednesday. 20 sent Sengar to jail for their village, Makhi, when by them and an FIR was framed charges against forces have been deployed in said. Meghalaya Governor judgement in the murder The Central Bureau of “remainder of his natural they asked Singh for lift. lodged against him. He was Sengar, his brother Atul, sensitive areas. Tathagata Roy has appealed to case of the father of the Investigation had examined biological life” for raping the Singh denied them the arrested. Bhadauria, sub-inspector The situation in the state is people to stay calm and not woman who was raped by 55 witnesses in support of the woman in 2017 when she was lift, triggering an altercation The charge sheet said that Kamta Prasad, constable under control and a close pay attention to rumours. “I expelled BJP leader Kuldeep case and the defence exam- a minor. According to the among them. Singh called all this while Kuldeep Sengar Amir Khan and six others in watch is being maintained, an appeal to all citizens in Singh Sengar in Uttar ined nine witnesses. CBI, on April 3, 2018, there his associates, following was in touch with the district the case. The case was trans- official said. The clashes Meghalaya, tribal or non-trib- Pradesh’s Unnao three years The court had recorded was an altercation between which MLA’s brother Atul police superintendent and ferred to Delhi from a trial between the Khasi Students al, keep calm. Don’t spread ago. The rape survivor’’s had the statements of the rape the survivor’s father and Singh Sengar reached the Makhi police station incharge court in Uttar Pradesh on the Union (KSU) members and rumours and don’t listen to father died on April 9, 2018, survivor’s uncle, mother, sis- Shashi Pratap Singh. spot along with others and Ashok Singh Bhadauria. Later directions of the Supreme non-tribals broke out during rumours. in judicial custody. ter and one of her father’s col- The charge sheet filed on beat up the survivor’s father he also talked to the doctor Court on August 1. # (# P 4 <# 7# 0 been claiming they had no sectors” to the GDP growth instructions to put violence dipping to a seven-year low of enior Congress leader and down, he said. This goes to 4.7 per cent. Narayanasamy her/his passport,” the court SPuducherry Chief Minister prove that the Central govern- said he had submitted a mem- said in its order. V Narayanasamy on Saturday ment had instigated the attacks orandum to the Vice-President oreigners can apply for Petitioner Bismillah Khan charged the Centre with delib- on those peacefully carrying M Venkaiah Naidu during his FIndian citizenship without a had moved the court on the erately unleashing violence out protests, he said. With the recent visit here to participate valid passport from the coun- ground that he is being denied against anti-CAA protesters in death of breadwinners in the in the convocation at try of origin if they can furnish the citizenship of India since he Delhi. Addressing reporters violence, women were facing Pondicherry University to proper reasons for not possess- is not being able to file an appli- here, he said, “It is clear that the severe hardships, ensure that students belonging ing one, the Calcutta High cation apparently due to the NDA government haspurpose- Narayanasamy said while dub- to the Union Territory were Court has ruled. Justice online process which contem- ly brought into force the bing the incidents in Delhi as earmarked 25 per cent quota of Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya dis- unless such leeway is given to plates that a copy of the pass- Citizenship Amendement Act most atrocious. seats in all courses. posed of a petition by granti- applicants, genuine persons port of the applicant as a (CAA) to divert the people’s He attributed “ill-con- “Vice-President is the ng the petitioner liberty to file who have been residing in mandatory requirement for attention from its failure on the ceived and wrong economic Chancellor of the University, an application before the India for a long time and mar- such application. economic and developmental Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ly disturbed to see an alarming policies of the NDA govern- hence I’d requested him to authority as contemplated in ried a resident of India would Petitioner’s counsel fronts.” and RSS had resorted to attack- situation in the country`s cap- ment, economic slowdown, agree to the plea. The Vice- Rule 11 of the Citizenship also be unable to apply for Sharmistha Podder submitted The situation has wors- ing the peaceful demonstrators ital,” the Chief Minister said. closure of industrial and man- President promised me that he Rules 2009, upon furnishing Indian Citizenship, despite hav- before the court that Khan ened in various States because in Delhi. “The death toll in the The police, who should ufacturing concerns causing would take necessary steps to explanation for the non-avail- ing contributed to the econo- was a Pakhtoon citizen and due of the CAA, he said. He said country’s capital has risen to have intervened immediately to rise in unemployment and fall respond to the request,” he ability of the passport. my and diverse culture of this to political turmoil in the said those belonging to the more than 40 and we are real- quell violence have, however, in production in automobile claimed. The court noted that country. State, which subsequently Clause 9 of Form III of the cit- The high court said that merged partially into izenship application requires this would be “contradictory to Afghanistan and partially into the passport particulars of the the spirit of Article 14 of the Pakistan, the petitioner, as a * 1 ) (# applicant to be filled in and the Constitution of India”. five-year-old, had to migrate to documents to be attached with In such view of the matter, India with his father in the year the application includes a valid the requirement of having a 1973. Podder further submitted side of the chief minister, reading the Cabinet-approved missible and legal outrage. foreign passport. Passing the passport has to be read as that under such circumstances, est Bengal Governor they added. address. It may be noted that Such blatant misuse of public order, the court observed that optional in Form III of the the petitioner could not have WJagdeep Dhankhar has Dhankhar had repeatedly Dhankhar, who is having a funds is bound to generate although the rule “contem- Citizenship Rules, 2009 and the any opportunity of having a demanded information from cautioned the state govern- running battle with Chief serious consequences in law plates that an application shall authorities are deemed to have valid passport, since they were the state government on ment that an agitation against Minister Mamata Banerjee, for those concerned,” he had not be entertained unless the the power to relax such require- refugees under distress. alleged misuse of public funds a valid law cannot be funded had suggested a number of suggested for inclusion. application is made in Form III, ment in the event the applicant Counsel for the Union of on an advertisement cam- through advertisements at changes in the draft budget Alluding to the high such provision does not make satisfied the authorities for India submitted that in view of paign against the new citizen- State expense. Later, the session speech. However, the court’s intervention on this, he the availability of a passport a genuine reasons why the appli- no application having been ship law and on the authori- Calcutta High Court asked the changes were not approved by had also suggested for addi- mandatory requirement”. cant is not in a position to pro- filed by the petitioner, there is ties who sanctioned the cam- Bengal government to sus- the Bengal Cabinet. tion that “there has already It further said that the duce such passport, Justice no scope of granting such pro- paign, official sources said pend all such advertisements. As per documents been a judicial intervention “Form given with the Rules or Bhattacharyya said in the order posed application at the present on Saturday. According to the sources, accessed by PTI, the governor mandating a stop to this. The the Rules themselves cannot passed earlier this week. juncture. He further argued The governor’s office has such utilisation of public had proposed addition of the logical way forward needs to override the provision of the The court said that despite that it is mandatory to file an sent a letter to the principal funds makes a plausible case utilisation of State public be expedited for this grave statute itself, under which the the provision of making appli- application in Form III for the secretary, Information and for grant of sanction of pros- funds for fuelling a political infraction of law and propri- said Rules are framed, which cations online, a provision has application of the petitioner Cultural Affairs, to submit to ecution by the governor. There Lalu Prasad Yadav in the fod- agitation and described the act ety so that law takes its course does not stipulate such a man- to be made for persons who do under Section 5(1)(c) of the Act him a detailed response on the are instances when governors der scam case. It was alleged as a “serious wrong that gen- on fast track.” date on the applicants for citi- not have all the particulars of to be considered at all. money spent on the anti- have given sanction for pros- that no ‘live’ media coverage erates serious consequences “I am considering all zenship under Section 5(1)(c) their passport, to file applica- The counsel for the West CAA campaign, they said. ecution of chief ministers for was allowed of the governor’s for those concerned.” aspects of the advertisement of the 1955 Act mandatorily to tions manually. Alternatively, Bengal government submitted In a communication to misuse of public funds. address to the assembly on the “This is betrayal of trust and role of the officials so that carry a passport”. provision has to be made to before the court that in view of the government on February Apart from the AR opening day of the budget ses- reposed in them by law. This lawful course may be initiat- The court said that under amend the necessary software the petitioner not complying 4, the sources said, Dhankhar Antulay case, in recent times sion on February 7 because of has happened in a blatant ed,” the governor had suggest- such circumstances, it cannot so that the online applications with the mandatory require- took exception to the spend- then Karnataka Governor HR fears he might have raised the manner in the state in sever- ed for addition to his draft be held that the provision of can be presented with or with- ment of submitting a copy of ing of “crores of rupees” on Bhardwaj in 2011 sanctioned ‘misuse of public funds’ in his al ways. Illustratively crores of speech. producing a passport and its out passports, in the latter case the passport of the petitioner, advertisements in print and the prosecution of Chief speech. The sources said the rupees have been spent on He had also proposed to particulars are mandatory in furnishing detailed reasons for the state cannot, under the law, visual media having a tagline Minister BS Yeddyurappa by government was extremely such advertisements in the indicate in his speech the nature and there has to be a non-furnishing of passports. forward such application to the “No CAA, No NRC, No NPR”. the Karnataka Lokayukta unsure whether Dhankhar print and visual/TV media “worrisome law and order relaxation in such requirement “Sanctioning of such Union government. Hearing all A concern was also raised under the Prevention of would read out the Cabinet- that advance the agenda of the situation” in the state with in the case the petitioner is able forms, however, will be condi- the parties in the petition, the about the involvement of Corruption Act, 1988, for his approved address or would go ruling party. The theme of the numerous instances pointing to satisfy the appropriate tional upon the satisfaction of court passed the order. Podder senior administrative and involvement in illegal mining with the changes he had sug- advertisement is virtual tag towards “internal distur- authorities the reasons for non- the relevant authorities about said that Khan, a businessman police functionaries, including of iron ore in the state. gested. However, maintain- line of the ruling dispensation bances” — an expression that availability of such passport. the reasons for the applicant here, is married to an Indian the chief and home secretaries The Bihar governor gave ing the constitutional practice, in the state., i.e., ‘No CAA, No finds mention in Article 355 The court further said that not being able to produce citizen and has a daughter. and the DGP, in the ads by the sanction for prosecution of the governor conformed to NRC, No NPR’. This is imper- of the Constitution. 1 1 3 ! - ) .1 ; <5-# <1 4 , ,+ crimes and ensuring safety of tions ought to be entrusted to a women. I have had an old ajya Sabha Deputy Speaker as a quasi-judicial he Shiv Sena-led association with Mumbai RChairman Harivansh on authority when such a Speaker TMaharashtra government Police,” he said. Singh said that Saturday said that there could be continues to belong to a partic- on Saturday appointed senior the Mumbai Police and crime 4 no better forum than that of the ular political party, either de jure IPS officer Param Bir Singh, the branch can tackle any challenge started conducting checks at Speaker to decide disqualifica- or de facto. current Director General of on the law and order front. markets in various cities in the tion petitions under the anti- Citing a disqualification the state Anti-Corruption The new police commis- he Goa government on state to take action against traders defection law. Harivansh was case of a Rajya Sabha MP pend- Bureau (ACB), as the new sioner said that police will TSaturday warned all “high- who use harmful substances to addressing members of the ing in the apex court since 2017, Police Commissioner of crack the whip on criminals value” restaurants operating along ripen fruits or to make vegetables Rajasthan Assembly here dur- Harivansh pointed out that the Mumbai replacing Sanjay who are trying to extort money the coastal belt in the state to look attractive. The FDA has so ing a day-long workshop on the seat still remains vacant as a Barve. Appointment of Singh, in the name of gangsters. “We obtain the Food and Drugs far conducted checks at the mar- role of Speaker under the 10th court order is pending. In such who was posted as the Director charging money). In a video will clamp their criminal activ- Administration (FDA) licence kets in Mapusa, Ponda, Margao Schedule of the Constitution in circumstances, he opined that General (DG) of the message posted on Twitter, ities with professional investi- within a month or face shutdown. and Panaji cities. collaboration with the ed member in the formation there could be no other forum Maharashtra Anti Corruption Home Minister Anil gation,” he added. The warning comes amid con- “The action against restau- Commonwealth Parliamentary and fall of government and than that of the Speaker in dis- Bureau (ACB), was announced Deshmukh said, “Mumbai When asked about the cerns over rising food adulter- rants in the coastal belt is part of Association (CPA). sending the Speakers to Rajya posal of disqualifications as the a day after state Home Minister police commissioner Sanjay protests against the new citizen- ation and use of carcinogenic pan-Goa drive against food adul- The 10th Schedule lays Sabha if they do not wish to apex court has never changed and NCP leader Anil Barve is retiring today. Singh ship law, Singh said, “Holding chemicals in fruits and vegetables teration and usage of carcinogenic down the process by which contest elections after the end of the quality and fact-based deci- Deshmukh ruled out granting has been named as his succes- protests is a democratic right, by traders. chemicals in fruits and vegeta- legislators may be disqualified their term. sions of the presiding officer. a third extension to Barve. sor. This announcement has but they should be held as per The government said it also bles...Some traders use artificial on grounds of defection by the The other possible way From 1967 to 1972, the Interestingly, the ACB been made after discussion law. Nobody be allowed to take plans to carry out random tests on ripening substances and other presiding officer of a legislature. would be to follow Mahatma country witnessed around 2,000 headed by Singh had given a with the honourable chief min- law into their hands while the fruits and vegetables procured harmful material,” Rane said. “In my view, under the Gandhi’s principles and ethics, defections from various politi- clean chit to NCP leader Ajit ister.” Singh had also served as holding demonstrations”. by five-star hotels in the state. “All “The government has made given circumstances, there which unfortunately we do not cal parties that perhaps led to Pawar, who is currently the state commissioner of Thane Police. Meanwhile, the govern- restaurants, high-value restau- it mandatory even for hawkers could be no better forum than uphold in public life, he said. lawmakers bringing in the 10th deputy chief minister, in con- Addressing his maiden ment has directed Bipin K rants operating in tourism belt selling fruits and vegetables to the Speaker. The change The Rajya Sabha member Schedule into the Constitution, nection with alleged scam press conference after taking Singh, the Additional Director without FDA permission would obtain FDA licences, but those required is disposal of such said everyone should follow the Rajya Sabha member said. involving 12 Vidarbha charge as the Mumbai police General (ADG) of the ACB, to be shut down. It’s my warning to who invest crores of rupees are petitions under a stipulated Gandhian principles and values He further said that politicians Irrigation Development commissioner, Singh said take the additional charge as the them - please come and get the operating restaurants without time period,” Harivansh said. if India wants to stand out in the give direction to the society and Corporation (VIDC) projects, ensuring safety of women will DG of the anti-graft agency. In licence within 30 days,” state this mandatory document,” he He suggested other mea- world, which today is governed pointed out that from 1965 to in December last year. be among his priorities, apart the past, Param Bir Singh had Health Minister Vishwajit Rane added. sures in the anti-defection law by the technology that comes 1985, the era in politics was of Singh’s predecessor Barve from cracking down on served as DCP in several told PTI on Saturday. “Through the FDA, the gov- including resignation of all from Silicon Valley. defection and it was the prime was recently embroiled in a Underworld activities, extortion important zones in Mumbai, “After 30 days, we are going ernment has been aggressively defectors and holding fresh The deputy chairman’s reason that development works controversy over granting the and curbing street crimes. and as Superintendent of Police to crack down on the restaurants taking action against the artificial elections, not giving any minis- views were in the backdrop of that took place from 1948 to work to digitise Mumbai Police “My predecessor Sanjay (SP) of Chandrapur and which don’t have (FDA) licence,” ripening of fruits as cases of can- terial portfolio or any office of a recent Supreme Court order 1965 could not move further as records to a firm owned by his Barve has done a good job. Our Bhandara districts earlier, a he said. The FDA, which is part cer are rising in Goa,” the minis- profit if they get re-elected, not that the Parliament rethink the politics turned from devel- son and wife pro bono (without priority will be to tackle street statement said. of the health department, has ter said. counting the vote of the defect- whether disqualification peti- opment to self-interest. + ,- ././ & ( - - *6! . ' 01 4(9#$!! ! *)8>>8<'>)> ! 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"We will swiftly compile a The traditional spring celebrations country's biggest increase to Technologies cluster, a tech- battling the worst outbreak second emergency package" by using in Tokyo and Osaka, which attract millions outh Korea reported its date. nology hub here, Channel outside China - and con- reserve funds worth more than 270 bil- of people wanting to seeing the white and Sbiggest surge in new coron- North Korean leader Kim News Asia quoted a state- fined them to a 14-day peri- lion yen ($2.5 billion) in around 10 days, + pink flowers, will not go ahead as planned avirus cases on Saturday as Jong Unwarned top party offi- ment from the health min- od of quarantine, the Abe told a news conference. ) ) in April. concerns grew of a possible cials of the "serious conse- istry as saying. Government said. The In mid-February the Government set : "We are sincerely sorry for those who epidemic in the United States quences" of failing to prevent The deadly virus epi- Health Ministry said the aside an initial 15.3 billion were looking forward to the viewing... But and the World Health an outbreak on their side of the demic which broke out in infected patient had been yen for the fight against the virus, 9B 4 please give us your understanding," the Organisation raised its risk border. China has so far claimed the admitted to hospital. including money to boost testing, Japan Mint in Osaka said Friday. alert to its highest level. The impoverished nation, lives of 2,835 people while "This had been expected strengthen inspections at borders and in need of child care. Other cherry blossom events -fever- The virus has rapidly with a weak and ill-equipped the number of confirmed because of the virus's spread support manufacturers of face masks. Authorities say the coming two to ishly anticipated by locals and tourists -are spread across the world in the healthcare system, has closed cases climbed to 79,251, across the region and other "On my own responsibility, I will take three weeks will determine whether the likely to follow suit, according to local past week, causing stock mar- its borders to prevent the Chinese health officials said countries, alongside the the best possible measures against vari- outbreak can be contained, a major media. kets to sink to their lowest lev- spread of the disease into its on Saturday.The virus has exponential increase in the ous issues," Abe said Saturday. concern in the run-up to the Tokyo Organisers of Tokyo's Nakameguro els since the 2008 global finan- territory. also spread across the world, number of cases," the health He also vowed to speed up the intro- Olympics in July.Abe pledged "full prepa- Cherry Blossom Festival said people could cial crisis over fears that the dis- The virus has also spread to with a rising number of ministry said according to the duction of legislation aimed at easing the rations by maintaining close coordina- still enjoy the blooming trees that grow ease could wreak havoc on the new zones in recent days, cases reported in more than Qatar News Agency. impact of the virus on people's lives. tion" with the Tokyo government and the along public roads. world economy. reaching nine new countries 50 countries and territo- Iran on Saturday report- But Abe added that "we cannot International Olympic Committee.The Trees in Tokyo will soon be in full More than 2,900 people including Azerbaijan, Mexico ries, the report said. ed nine new deaths from the score a victory in this battle only with the Japanese government has asked organ- bloom, with friends, families and col- have died and over 85,000 and New Zealand, as well as novel coronavirus and 205 government's efforts". isers to consider cancelling leagues typically flocking to parks for have been infected worldwide reaching sub-Saharan Africa to virus hotspot northern Italy fresh cases in the past 24 "It is not easy to battle against the or postponing other major events, sometimes raucous, alcohol-fuelled cele- since it was first detected in the with Nigeria reporting its first - including in France where a hours, bringing its overall toll enemy that you can't see or know well," with everything from football matches to brations. central Chinese city of Wuhan case. surge of new cases was con- to 43 dead and 593 infected. he said."But I'm convinced we will cer- concerts already cancelled in recent The cancellations come as authorities late last year. "We have now increased firmed Friday. tainly overcome this." On Thursday Abe days.But a state visit by Chinese President step up efforts to tackle the outbreak in The vast majority of infec- our assessment of the risk of President Emmanuel Friday. urged schools nationwide to close for sev- Xi Jinping planned for the spring Japan, which has reported more than 230 tions have been in China but spread and the risk of impact Macron on Saturday chaired a Meanwhile in the US, eral weeks to prevent the spread of the "remains unchanged right now", Abe said. infections and five deaths. more daily cases are now of COVID-19 to very high at Ministers' meeting on curbing health officials reported three new coronavirus. Japan has also fielded criticism over Schools are closed and the govern- logged outside the country, global level," WHO chief the outbreak, after officials more cases of the new coron- The government cannot order its handling of a quarantined cruise ship ment is urging people to work from with South Korea, Italy and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned the epidemic had avirus transmitted to people schools to shut, a power that belongs to where more than 700 people tested pos- home or commute during off-peak hours Iran emerging as major told reporters on Friday. reached a "new stage". who did not travel overseas or local councils, and authorities in many itive for the virus. and avoid large gatherings. hotspots. European nations are scram- "The virus is circulating in come in contact with anyone regions said they were not consulted The Diamond Princess's operator The operator of Tokyo's two Disney South Korea has the most bling to contain the outbreak as our territory and we must curb known to be ill, indicating the about the decision. this week confirmed all passengers have resorts -Disneyland and DisneySea - said cases outside China, with 3,150 new infections mounted in its spread," French Health disease was spreading in the Some local governments expressed now left the ship, while crew were dis- Friday the parks would be closed for infections as 813 more patients several countries - many linked Minister Olivier Veran said country. opposition to the idea along with parents embarking to enter a new quarantine. around two weeks due to the virus. ( #)>!9#9! - "- 8' 8<#!) - ) A O5 )$ ! !8K">(8> A this,” the statement said. 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Aed its decision to block a On Friday, the US Customs relationship with Indian-origin grounds of constructive dis- omali security forces have The leader of the Sufi key asylum policy of Donald and Border Security shut down Home Secretary Priti Patel missal. “I believe that these Sstormed a camp of a Sufi group Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Trump's administration which the Paso Del Norte crossing in resigned from his post on events give me very strong militia forcing their leaders to who was leading the fight has forced many applicants to southern Texas as news of the Saturday and said he plans to grounds to claim constructive, surrender after fighting in against the Somali security wait in Mexico while their court's block spread on social sue the government over his unfair dismissal, and I will be which 12 people were killed, forces briefed the press after claims are processed, allowing media. "constructive and unfair" exit. pursuing that claim in the officials and witnesses said on surrendering to the govern- border officials to continue "CBP stopped traffic at Philip Rutnam, Permanent courts. My experience has been Saturday. ment forces. enforcing the White House Paso Del Norte bridge at 7:20 Secretary in the department led extreme, but I consider there is Fighting broke out between "We have decided to com- directive. pm Friday preventing the abil- by 47-year-old evidence that it was part of a the army and the Ahlu Sunna promise for the public after The policy - known as ity for a group of migrants to Patel, said there had been wider pattern of behaviour,” his Wal Jamaa (ASWJ) militia on learning the situation was get- "Remain in Mexico" and part of illegally and forcefully surge a “vicious and orchestrated statement adds. Thursday night in ting worse leading to more the US president's signature through the port of entry," the campaign” against him over the The resignation comes just Dhumasareb, the capital of the problems," Shakir said. crackdown on migration -has force tweeted. +JJ5 tion" and declared "a state of last 10 days and pointed the days after he and Patel had semi-autonomous Galmudug "The government is been used to send tens of The West Texas branch of natural disaster and humani- finger of blame at the minister. issued a joint statement in an region, and intensified on responsible for our security thousands of asylum seekers the CBP added that the cross- ore than 200,000 people tarian emergency". “The Home Secretary effort to quell media reports of Friday. and that of the town and the from Central America back to ing - one of the busiest - would Mhave been affected by On Saturday the govern- (Patel) categorically denied any discord within the Home "The Somali forces took public as we have headed our Mexico, but was placed on remain closed overnight, floods that have ravaged ment appealed for further help involvement in this campaign Office. “The Home Secretary full control of the base of the weapons to them," he said. hold by the Ninth Circuit although no other ports were Republic of Congo since last as the number of people affect- to the Cabinet Office. I regret and Permanent Secretary are rival militias and the situation Earlier this month, the Court of Appeals in San shut. year, authorities said Saturday. ed by the heavy flooding I do not believe her,” he said in deeply concerned about the is normal now, the leaders of parliament of Galmudug elect- Francisco on Friday. Earlier, a Department of The Government has jumped to 213,000 from an ear- a statement. number of false allegations the Sufi militias have surren- ed Ahmed Abdi Kariye, a for- The court initially ruled the Justice spokesman said the issued an urgent international lier estimate of 170,000. “Even despite this cam- appearing in the media,” a UK dered to the force comman- mer minister backed by the policy "is invalid in its entire- Trump administration had appeal after the flooding along "The challenges are enor- paign, I was willing to effect a Home Office spokesperson ders," Abdullahi Ahmed, a federal Government, as presi- ty" under US law concerning "acted faithfully" and slammed the Congo and Ubangi rivers in mous and we are working to reconciliation with the Home said on Monday, when the Somali army commander told dent of the region. migrant rights and UN refugee the court's ruling which "high- the country's north, inundating provide an effective response. Secretary, as requested by the government took the rare step AFP by phone. ASWJ leader Shakir reject- protocols, and should be lights the consequences and communities and washing We hope our partners will Cabinet Secretary on behalf of to issue a formal statement to According to witnesses, ed the result and declared him- blocked "in its entirety." impropriety of nationwide away homes and cattle. help us," Christian Aboke- the Prime Minister. But despite quash rumours circulating most of the Sufi fighters sur- self president. A former But just hours later, the injunctions." President Denis Sassou Ndza, cabinet director at the my efforts to engage with her, around the frosty relationship rendered during heavy fighting Galmudug president, Ahmed court unanimously voted to The White House said it Nguesso has blamed the weath- ministry of humanitarian Priti Patel has made no effort between the minister and her in the evening before the Duale, also claimed victory by stay its order, US media report- was "considering all available er disaster on "climate disrup- affairs told AFP. to engage with me to discuss top civil servant. Somali security forces managed forming his own parliament. ed, with the three-judge panel legal options to seek further telling the government and review of this decision," and the plaintiffs to file written called the asylum policy "huge- arguments by Monday and ly successful." ! " 2 Tuesday next week. The number of detained After welcoming the migrants soared in recent years court's initial ruling the as hundreds of thousands of J 0 were killed since Thursday in source said security forces fired American Civil Liberties Union people, mostly from Central the northern Syria province of tear gas Saturday against -- one of the groups that chal- America, poured into the urkey on Saturday threat- Idlib where Moscow-backed migrants on the Turkish side lenged the government in court United States, with many seek- Tened to allow tens of thou- Syrian regime forces are because they had set fires and -- said the suspension was a ing asylum. sands of refugees to leave for battling to retake the last rebel opened holes in border fences. "temporary step." A crackdown including the Europe and warned Damascus enclave. Armed policemen and sol- "We will continue working "Remain in Mexico" policy has will "pay a price" as President "What did we do yesterday? diers patrolled the Evros river to permanently end this seen border apprehensions Recep Tayyip Erdogan stepped We opened the doors," Erdogan shores- a common crossing unspeakably cruel policy," plunge in recent months. up pressure after dozens of said in Istanbul. point - and warned with loud- attorney Judy Rabinovitz said The figure stood at fewer Turkish troops were killed "We will not close those speakers not to enter Greek ter- in a statement to US media. than 37,000 last month, from inside Syria. doors ...Why? Because the ritory. Drones also monitored Earlier, the White House more than 58,000 a year earli- At the Turkish border, European Union should keep migrant movements."I believe had blasted the block, warning er. Greek police clashed with sev- its promises." that the borders have been it could "flood the nation's But Refugee International eral thousand migrants who He was referring to a 2016 protected," Defense Minister immigration system" and "pre- warned Friday that the asylum were already gathered at the deal with the European Union Nikos Panagiotopoulos told sent unchecked coronavirus policy "means the difference entrance into EU territory. to stop refugee flows in Skai television. entry risk." between life and death" for Young migrants lobbed exchange for billions of euros According to Hellenic The San Francisco court migrants "cruelly pushed into rocks at Greek riot police as in aid. In Athens, Greek Coast Guard, from early Friday had allowed the policy to go harm and deprivation in tear gas wafted through the Prime Minister Kyriakos to early Saturday 180 migrants ahead last year, pending the Mexico." trees on the frontier. Turkey Mitsotakis held an emergency reached the islands of Eastern appeal, overruling a district In a separate ruling Friday, and Russia, which back oppos- meeting to discuss the border. Aegean, Lesbos and Samos in judge who had ruled against the same appeals court also ing forces in the Syria conflict, Erdogan said 18,000 sea crossings. The UN the measure. struck down the Trump policy held talks to try to defuse migrants have amassed on the said nearly a million people -- The district judge had of blocking anyone entering tensions triggered after the Turkish borders with Europe half of them children -- have heard evidence that migrants illegally without going through Turkish troops were killed, since Friday, adding that the been displaced in the bitter cold returned to Mexico under the an official port of entry from sparking fears of a broader war number could reach as many as by the fighting in northwest policy faced discrimination, applying for asylum. and a new migration crisis for 30,000 on Saturday. refugee, said he was trapped at one Egyptian refugee. gal attack... Syria since December. physical violence, sexual "Together, the two deci- Europe.But Erdogan raised the Thousands of migrants the border since Friday. In 2015, Greece became the A violation of our borders Turkey said its forces destroyed assault, corruption and lack of sions represent a significant stakes on Saturday and vowed stuck on the Turkish-Greek "If they do no open we will main EU entry point for one and endured it," government a "chemical warfare facility," food and shelter. setback for the Trump admin- to allow refugees rkey which he border at Pazarkule were in try to cross by illegal means. It's million migrants, most of them spokesman Stelios Petsas said just south of Aleppo, in part of More than 60,000 people istration's efforts to restrict said can not handle new waves skirmishes with Greek police out of the question for us to go refugees fleeing the Syrian civil Saturday after the emergency its military retaliation after its have been returned to Mexico asylum applications," said of people fleeing Syria. on Saturday who fired tear gas back to Istanbul," he told AFP. war. The pressure to cope with meeting with Mitsotakis. soldiers were killed in Idlib. under the program since it Stephen Yale-Loehr, a Cornell It already hosts 3.6 million to push them back, according "I hope that they will end the influx split the European "We averted more than 4,000 "We would not want things was introduced in January Law School professor. Syrian refugees. to AFP photographer in the up letting us in so that we can Union. attempts of illegal entrance to to reach this point but as they 2019, according to the White "This issue is surely head- The comments were his western province of Edirne. start a new life in Europe wor- "Greece yesterday came our land borders." force us to do this, they will pay House. ed to the Supreme Court," he first after 34 Turkish troops Ahmad Barhoum, a Syrian thy of human beings," said under an organised, mass, ille- A Greek police a price," Erdogan said. "The policy is facially and added. + ,- ././ ! # *

6!* 79 adhika Madan is venturing into a different zone with Irrfan Khan- Rstarrer “Angrezi Medium” and the actor says her aim is to present something new with her every film. - . Radhika got critical acclaim for her previous two films — Vishal Bharadwaj’s “Pataakha”, a tale about two warring sisters in a village, and Vasan Bala-directed action comedy “Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota”. “Angrezi Medium”, a sequel to Irrfan’s 2017 hit “Hindi Medium”, is in sync with the actor’s current plan, which is to experiment as much as she can. “We are experiencing today a new kind of films and I want to be part of it. ‘Pataakha’ was different from ‘Mard Ko , Dard Nahi Hota’ and so is ‘Angrezi Medium’. I don’t want anyone to put me in a box, I want to surprise with everything that I do,” Radhika told PTI. “I am an actor. Let me act, let me 3 "4 audition. Let me show what I can do. You need to surprise yourself every time and that will surprise the audience or casting person,” Radhika added. “Angrezi Medium” presents the story of a father (Irrfan) and his daughter (Radhika), who wishes to study abroad. It chronicles the difficulties he faces in order to fulfill her dream. The actor, who auditioned to be cast in the Homi Adajania-directed movie, said she had to get into the shape for the part of Irrfan’s daughter. “I thought the cast was locked as it is such a big project. But they hadn’t and so I tried out. I had finished ‘Pataka’ and I was looking a certain way. I had to look like a 17-year-old for the audition. “For Dinesh Vijan (producer) and Homi, shape didn’t matter as they believed I could look the part. They didn’t ask me 6' to get into shape but I felt I should as I was break even if the very same That it was a must for the uss thappad se kya hua?..uss a bit muscular,” Radhika said. > / family neglects to see what wife to forget and move on ek thappad se na muje woh She credited Irrfan for being helpful in : / " the woman really wants, even though the husband saari unfair cheezein saaf bringing the father-daughter bond alive on / ./ where her happiness lies dared to raise his hand on saaf dikhne lag gayi jisko the screen. ' / " . ( / and if she has any the wife in front of main andekha karke move “It wasn’t tough as Irrfan sir became my ( aspirations as a woman and everyone. karti jaa rahi thi. father, he was not an actor but the character. " +?#$ wants to pursue them that Tanvi Azmi’s character Kudos to Anubhav I was reacting to him as Tarika. He was in gives her the respect and says: Thoda badarsht karna Sinha, who is also the his character and even I was. Everything hen the trailer was trust that she has put in an sikhna chahiye auraton ko, director and Mrunmayee became so easy for me only because of him,” out for this film, instituition called marriage. is such a archiac thought. Lagoo to have come up with she said. Wthe first thought Thappad is definitely a Do we ask the men to such a story. We need more “Angrezi Medium” will also feature that most people would slap on all our faces. tolerate? No. Why a such subjects that break the Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, have had is will this movie Because we allow our woman? patriachal mindeset. Ranvir Shorey, Dimple Kapadia and Pankaj have any takers? Will the mothers to bring us up with Thodi bahut maar peet Sinha has done a great Tripathi. audience even like the the notion that once we are toh expression of love hi hai service by making this film. Radhika said she felt overwhelmed uncomfortable subject that married, we have no na sir? is yet another There may be many men when she got to know that she will be the the film deals with identify of our own. That it stereotypical mindset of who will not agree and feel sharing screen space with such a talented given that we live in a is okay for the man to take men. that a slap is a ground for a cast. patrichal society and the out his frustration on his Like Tappsee Pannu’s divorce but the fact remains “I can’t believe I am in the same frame woman, once she is woman. character said: Tum apne that while it was just a slap as Irrfan Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. married, has no identity of That it is okay for him company mein itne par nahi maar sakta. It didn’t hit me that I am shooting with her own? to justify that act by saying emotionally invested thhey It is a movie that every them. Till the time, I saw the trailer, it didn’t The Indian society lays that he was stressed and you could not move man must watch. And the hit me. I was teary-eyed as my name was so much stress on how and frsutrated. That he couldn’t on..maine toh apni puri life woman too so that she coming after them.” what the woman of the have hit his boss with invest kari hai tumhare knows that she has an “Angrezi Medium” is scheduled to be house must do in order to whom he was angry and saath kaise move on identity of her own. released on March 13. ensure her family doesn’t took that out on the wife. karoon? And adds: Pata hai L- - )

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hat was a usual weekend for most of * the Delhiites but for ( # the residents of North-east Delhi, theW day will be etched in their minds for decades to come. The riots that shook the Capital has left everyone saddened that they took place in the first place. The question that the residents ask themselves is if this can happen in the Capital, which part of the country is safe for our children? On Sunday, February 23, the area saw the worst riots after more than 40 years. Petrol bombs, iron rods, stones and acid — every possible item that could kill and burn was used by the rioters. Some say that it was the anti-CAA protesters who started it first while others say that it was allegedly followed after Kapil Mishra’s controversial speech. Now, blame one or blame all, the reality is that 43 humans or to be more specific 43 Indians lost their lives while 200 others were left injured. The history of the protests started in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh dates back to December 14, 2019. The protests caused traffic snarls, hours of man- hours lost not to mention the petrol that was wasted as cars idled and inched forward. However, these protests didn’t take a very ugly turn until a man carrying a pistol marched into the area on January 28, 2020 and allegedly threatened the protesters to vacate the area. All was quiet since then until last week. The once congested streets are deserted even as the area is limping back to normalcy with some shop- keepers opening their shutters. Yet there is a strange silence in the streets of Jaffrabad, Chandbagh, Kabir Nagar and other adjoining areas. The silence is deafening. One can only imagine what terror the residents of the area had seen in the last seven days. A resident of Jaffrabad, who witnessed the whole clash says that both Hindus and Muslims have been living in the area for decades but nothing of this sort ever happened seen last Sunday afternoon. “They sible for a mob of around 200 peo- suffered losses and will continue between the two communities. “We destroyed my newly built house. ple to enter it without his permission? to suffer. have been living peacefully in the area What will I do now? So much of They were definitely his people who “We don’t feel safe anymore in with all our Hindu brothers. We are money went into it but those people spared no one. Also, from the past few any part of the country. These riots one big family. We don’t have any didn’t think for a second before days some kind of suspicious activi- has shaken us to the core. Whenever grudges against any religion. The peo- damaging it,” she says and bursts into ty was going on in his house. Though we think about that fateful day, it ple who are identified as anti-CAA tears. Though her neighbours, both we didn’t see any petrol bombs or sends shivers down our spines. We are protesters who pelted stones and Hindus and Muslims, tried a lot to stones coming to his place but we not able to sleep at night. Whenever caused nuisance are not from our safeguard the house but they could- doubt that he had arranged every- we hear an unusual sound we are area. We all were silently protesting n’t. thing before hand. It was all planned,” alarmed,” a traumatised local of until these outsiders came and the Another local alleged that it all he tells you. Chandbagh tells you. matter went out of everybody’s happened after Kapil Mishra’s speech. Lala alleges that it was Hussain’s A local resident of Bhajanpura hands,” he tells you. “It was around 3:30 pm on Sunday - people who dragged Ankit Sharma, who was at his home when the clash Another resident from the area when a mob of around 200 people 2 a 26-year-old IB officer and killed happened says that it was on Monday had another take on why these riots came here and started throwing him. “It was around 5:30 pm on when a group of people entered the took place in the first place. The silent stones. All of them were outsiders. " Tuesday when Sharma returned from area and started putting the shops on protest turned violent and that result- They damaged Kumari’s house think- his office. He went outside to assess fire. “Many Muslims have rented ed in this clash. “It was initially a clash ing that she was a Muslim. We all the situation. It was then when he was shops in our area. They have never of ideologies and nothing else but it tried to stop them but they were " attacked by a group of people who had any fear in living in a Hindu ultimately turned into a Hindu- uncontrollable. This happened imme- took him into Hussain’s factory and dominated area until now. That was Muslim clash which should have not diately after Mishra’s speech. We 8 ! closed the gates. After that we don’t one of a fateful day when a mob came happened at all. People do have dif- have lost four boys from our area in !. know what happened inside the and burnt the shops of Muslims. We ferent opinions and there is no harm these clashes,” another resident, a $ ! doors. Later, they came and threw his too were in fear and locked ourselves in it. Even in our families, we all do neighbour of Kumari, recalls. son. “Isse bura kya ho sakta hai? Ab body in the drain,” he says. in the homes until everything seemed differ in our ideologies and opinions As one moved towards kya darna. Jo thha sab chala gaya — No doubt that the violence has silent,” he tells you. but that doesn’t mean that we will Chandbagh, one could see that there mera ghar, meri dukaan. Ab kis cheez ! " left the people of Moonga Nagar in Surender, vice-president, Delhi harm our family members. The same was some semblance of normalcy in ke liye fiqr karoon ya ghabraoon? We . distress who want a strict action MCD, says that all possible efforts should have happened in this case the area with autos, bikes and cars have lodged an FIR. Let’s see what $$ should be taken against Hussain and are being made to prevent any too. The protesters should have come moving as if the riots had never taken happens,” he tells you. his associates. thing that would disturb the com- forward and talked about what they place here. But for some families in Almost 50 steps to the right of Given the situation in the area, munal harmony in the Capital. wanted instead of turning to violence,” Chandbagh, they had no option but Khan’s shop is a small tea stall owned security personnel have been “First of all we strongly condemn he tells you. to flee out of fear. There were others by Prabhu Singh. “Noore is like our . deployed at every nook and corner to such riots. It should have not hap- But not all is lost here. The ray of who wanted to leave a swell but had brother. Those rioters have taken keep a check. But still there is a pened in the first place. But now, our hope in the dark clouds of the hor- to stay back because they had no away everything from him. They first - strange kind of fear among the peo- team has been picking up all the rifying riots that has surrounded the option. A burnt mazaar is the first looted his house and shop and lit it,” 5 / / ! ) . ple who are awake all night just in stones that could possibly be used Capital also had some great stories sight that one sees. One has to gath- Singh tells you. ! case something goes wrong again. for pelting. We also organised a that spoke of Hindu-Muslim unity er enough courage and walk a few Does mazaar also has a religion? Not that the violence was limit- Hindu-Muslim peace and harmony that stood the test of time. steps here only to see a fruit shop “The rioters set that ablaze as well. people came, all of them were known ed to the aforesaid areas. It spread its meet day-before-yesterday While some neighbours pro- burnt to ashes. Oranges, grapes and Why did they do so? Mazaar toh sab to me, woh sab Tahir ke aadmi thhe, $ wing to Vijay Park too where people (February 28, 2020) in Seelampur tected their Muslim brothers and gave bananas lay scattered even as some ka hai, sab mante hain ise. Almost 90 they dragged me and two other boys had to vacate their houses and leave and received a positive response them shelter in their homes, other res- people were trying to clean it. Amidst per cent of the people who used to to their area. They beat us up with out of fear. from both sides. Every one came idents stood by their Hindu friends this chaos stood the shattered Noore visit this mazaar were Hindus. Those iron rods and we became uncon- L / “Petrol bombs and stones were forward to be a part of the meeting though thick and thin. Some Khan, the owner of the shop cum rioters were not from our area they scious. They left us because they " thrown into our houses by a group of that aimed to promote harmony,” he Gurudwaras opened their gates for all home. “See this dark building this was were outsiders,” he laments. thought we were dead. When we people who chanted religious slogans. tells you. the riot affected victims. This in itself once my home and a way to earn my Bhaisahab aka Lala, a resident of came back into our senses, all three They threatened us to go back to our Everything may have come to is an example that how this senseless living. There is nothing left for me. I Moonga Nagar who suffered head of us managed to flee the area and native countries. But, where I ask? normal by now but the damaged act of violence united people from all don’t have any other business. This injuries during the clash alleges that return to our homes. We tried con- India is my motherland, my forefa- cause and the lives lost is disheart- communities even as rioters did was my only source of income. It is the petrol bombs and stones were tacting the police but to no avail,” Lala, thers have lived here. We were for- ening. The scenes of the areas will their best to destroy the peace and a loss of lakhs of rupees,” Khan, who thrown from Tahir Hussain’s build- who works as a taxi driver, recounts. tunate enough to have managed to continue to sadden anyone to the harmony in the area. has been living in the area for years, ing. One of the locals from the same flee at the right time,” a resident of the core. Burnt vehicles and Raj Kumari, a widow who stays tells you. “When the clash happened I was area too validated Lala’s claims that area tells you. petrolpumps, broken windows and with her son Prabhat in a three-storey Even though he tells you that out of my home like all the others to allegedly Hussain was involved in the Whosoever must have been the damaged houses continue to scream house in Kabir Nagar recalls the hor- there is some tension, Khan has no stop the attackers and protect our riots. “No one has the access to the mastermind of these riots but it is of the horror even after three-four ror that the people of the area had worries for altogether different rea- families. It was then when a group of house cum factory. How was it pos- only the common people that has days of the incident. + ,- ././ 8 @79!& ,7,9" (7*7 !& ! 5 "

Tests and Vihari and Pujara’s 55, having hit 10 boundaries, shots here, it still probably ill-timed pull shots were a tes- India’s number three was on kept us in the game as well, the ndian batsmen showed timony that their dismissals 53. way the ball was moving intent but their reckless were more about profligacy Vihari looked comfortably around,” Jamieson said after Ishot selection took them than New Zealand’s bowling. against Wagner as he played a first day’s play. only as far as 242 on an event- Rishabh Pant, who has slash over point to complete his The surface at the Hagley ful opening day of the second been preferred over a much- fifty and then another pull-shot Oval is better for strokeplay Test against New Zealand, here accomplished Wriddhiman off the very next delivery. But and that is why it took some on Saturday. Saha, purely on batting skills, Vihari played one shot too time for the bowlers to hit the Prithvi Shaw (54) and played a lazy shot to find his many as Wagner bowled a right length. Cheteshwar Pujara (54) hit stumps rattled. slow bouncer to take him out “I guess your margin for contrasting half-centuries to From 194 for four with a of equation. where you’re trying to land the take the fight to the rival standard first innings total of Once India came out to bat ball probably gets a little bit camp. However, Hanuma 350 looking imminent, India after tea, Jamieson changed the smaller. And they did well I Vihari’s (55 off 70 balls) dis- lost five wickets for 22 runs in tactic from bowling fuller to think,” Jamieson praised the missal at the stroke of tea tilt- a period of six overs and it his usual back of the length line Indian batsmen. ed the scale in New Zealand’s could well have a decisive that could create disconcerting “When we overpitched, favour as they gained a clear impact in the bounce or the batsmen. they put it away, and if we upper-hand by stumps. final outcome ; " Pujara got a good bounc- missed wide, they put that Kyle Jamieson (5/45) in an of the contest. < 6)77" er and there was no balance away, so look, it was just about inspired post-tea spell blew Jamieson, " !" # &9*!"( while going for the pull-shot. trying to hang in there, and I away the middle and lower- in his post-tea Indian innings was in total dis- think as a collective we man- order to finish with his maid- spell, got rid of Pujara, Pant array by then and result was aged to do that, and had a pret- en five-wicket haul in only his and Umesh Yadav in quick suc- another day where stars ty good day.” second Test. cession as India lost a golden promised a lot and delivered The second and third day The hosts ended the day at opportunity to press home the too little. Jamieson feels Indian will be better for batting, reck- 63 for no loss with both the advantage. batsmen going for their shots oned Jamieson. Toms—Latham (27 batting) The 32 boundaries and served their purpose on the “In saying that, it’s still and Blundell (29 batting) hard- three sixes with a run-rate of opening day of the second pretty similar around days two ly troubled by Indian pacers. 3.84 in 63 overs will not able Test here. and three where you still get The pitch will be best for to tell the story how Indians The 6 feet 8 inch Jamieson value for your shots and it will batting on days two and three fluffed their lines during the 5 ) ) 9% 7 = # got his maiden five-wicket haul probably flatten out a little which means that for Virat day. in only his second Test and his bit.” “I guess that means that Kohli and his men, the catch- The immensely talented and a few on-drives while he him for maximum to reach his Kohli’s poor tour just got ly holding one end up. spell post tea was the rea- first session tomorrow becomes up game starts from the second Shaw displayed improved foot- also played and missed a few. half-century. Having added 50 worse when Tim Southee It was young Vihari, who son behind India’s below-par really crucial, and look, the way day itself as ignominy of a 0-2 work that saw him drive ele- He did live dangerously but runs with Pujara, the senior (2/38) got one to shape in changed the course by counter- 242 all out. both Toms (Latham and series loss looms large. gantly as the likes of Trent more importantly had the partner should have ideally slightly finding him plumb attacking the trio of Boult, “They played a few more Blundell) got through tonight On a green-top, three Boult (2/89) and Colin de scoreboard ticking even when calmed the inexperienced one, in-front. Ajinkya Rahane Southee and Wagner in quick shots than what they did in was massive for us, being none Indian batsmen showed that Grandhomme (0/31) were Pujara was stuck at the other who instead of playing for jabbed with limited footwork time. Wellington. I think the pitch down, and hopefully they can scoring runs wasn’t difficult. guilty of over-pitching in try- end. lunch, lunged at a fuller deliv- as Pujara looked more assured Interestingly, when Pujara probably allowed them to as start in a similar way tomorrow Shaw’s lunging drive after ing to get some swing. Neil Wagner bowled a ery from Jamieson to be bril- about his off-stump even as he was on 49, Vihari was on 13 well. and hopefully set up the game his second half-century in There were square drives bouncer and Shaw hooked liantly caught by Latham. hit occasional drives but most- and by the time he got out for “While it was still value for for us.” " / - 7 R % P <> ,+ in command while play- ,+ ing the short ball and he pinner Radha Yadav flummoxed the rival bat- anuma Vihari on said leaving them would Sting line-up with a career-best 4/23 before ndia skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday said HSaturday said poor have also hampered Shafali Verma’s blistering 34-ball 47 powered India Ithe team management has given Shafali Verma shot selection led to India Pujara’s natural game. to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC the freedom to play her natural game, which has set getting bowled out for a “As Pujara was play- Women’s T20 World Cup here on Saturday. the Women’s T20 World Cup ablaze. below-par 242 on a “fair ing at one end and I Opting to to bat, Sri Lanka were restricted to a The 16-year-old announced her emergence on pitch”, dealing a blow to wanted to take that lead modest 113 for nine in their final Group A match the global stage by becoming the second highest run their hopes of a come- and play positively with left-arm spinner Radha (4/23) running getter in the ongoing tournament. She has so far back in the two-Test because he is a player through the rivals’ batting line-up, including scored 161 runs, hitting 18 fours and nine sixes in series. who will play for a lot of claiming the prized scalp of skipper Chamari four matches at an astounding strike rate of 161. Vihari, who was very time. We know that. Atapattu. “Shafali is someone who loves to play big shots, impressive in his 55 off 70 “So I didn’t also want Shafali, then, top-scored as India chased down and we don’t want to stop her. She should contin- balls, said that he wanted to take time and put pres- the target in just 14.4 overs. ue doing the same and she should continue enjoy- to attack so that sure on Pujara or on our The win meant India entered the semifinals ing her game,” Harmanpreet said after the match. Cheteshwar Pujara can innings because if you with an all-win record. This was India’s fourth suc- India entered the semifinals with an all-win play his natural game of don’t keep scoreboard cessive victory in the tournament as the record and the captain insisted it is important to con- grinding the bowling. moving you will get stuck Harmanpreet Kaur-led side consolidated their tinue the winning momentum. “Yes, obviously as the like in the last game. position on top of the group with eight points. “It’s really important to keep the momentum pitch didn’t do as much as That’s why I decided to The 16-year-old Shafali, who was dropped when you are winning games. You really work hard, we expected,” Vihari was play positively and take twice in the second and fourth over, hit seven so you can’t afford to lose that momentum.” honest in his assessment them on,” Vihari fours and a six in her knock but was unable The skipper, herself known to be a power hit- of the green top. explained his game plan. to reach her maiden fifty for the second time ter, has endured a poor start to the tournament by “They bowled in He regretted getting in the tournament, getting run-out in the 11th failing to reach double digit scores. However, against good areas and knew out at the wrong time as over. Sri Lanka, she hit two boundaries and a maximum. what to expect from this his dismissal at the stroke She had scored 46 against New Zealand “Today I tried to be positive and got a few track. Prithvi set the of tea triggered a colin her previous outing. boundaries. In the upcoming games I’ll try to give tone, Pujara spent lapse in the final ses- Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana again my best,” Harmanpreet said. time. All dismissals sion. squandered their good starts, departing for 15 and Meanwhile, Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Atapattu happened at wrong “It was a wrong 17, respectively. rued the reprieves given by her side to Shafali in the time. None of the dis- time to get out Mandhana mistimed the ball to Kavisha form of two dropped catches. missals were because of obviously just Dilhari in the fifth over while the skipper “I think that score was not enough, we lost cou- the pitch. Mostly it before tea as departed while trying to clear the long on field- ple of chances, specially Shafali, it was hard to stop was because of bats- we had a er in the 10th over. her,” she said. men’s error. Pitch was good ses- For Sri Lanka, Udeshika Prabodhani (1/13) fair,” the dependable sion. We and Shashikala Siriwardene (1/42)picked up a middle-order bats- scored 110 wicket each, before the duo of Jemimah Rodrigues Radha accounted for Hansima Karunaratne man said. runs and (15) and Deepti Sharma (15) sealed the victory. (7) and Hasini Perera (7) in her next over. She On this track, lost only Earlier, Sri Lanka were dealt a blow when also dismissed wicket-keeper Anushka Sanjeewani a total in excess one wicket opener Umesha Thimashini (2) tried to go for a 5 $ - > )) *##4 (1). of 300 would prior to big shot off a Deepti Sharma delivery, only to be The Indian spinners dominated the proceed- have been that. I was caught by Rajeshwari Gayakwad in the third over. However, left-arm spinner Gayakwad tight- worked as immediately after hitting a six over ings as besides Radha, Gayakwad (2/18) picked an ideal batting In-from skipper Atapattu (33) continued to ened the screws in the eighth over, bowling a deep wicket, the Sri Lankan captain was caught up two wickets, while Deepti (1/16), Shikha first-innings positively but I attack, hitting five fours and a six, and stitched wicket maiden while dismissing Madavi. at square leg. Pandey (1/35), and Poonam Yadav (1/20) took score. played one shot too a 30-run partnership with Harshitha Madavi (12). The introduction of Radha in the ninth over Sri Lanka then suffered a batting collapse as one apiece. Vihari looked many.” (9P /$ *=8" #$ with Akash Deep (44). 8'9=8"! All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed . nustup Majumdar struck an also played his part with a 72-run 4 + Aunbeaten century to once partnership with Majumdar that again become Bengal’s saviour came in quick time (119 balls). outh Africa’s premier pacer has remained tight-lipped about after a familiar top order collapse Majumdar spent four hours SKagiso Rabada has been ruled the outcome of his scan results but as he single-handedly took his side and 11 minutes during his unbeat- out of the three-match ODI series according to sources in the BCCI, to 275 for nine on the opening day en knock from 173 balls. He against India after sustaining a the same ligament injury on his of their Ranji Trophy semifinal notched up his ninth first class groin strain which has abruptly right ankle has flared up once J9)8>#8!$!))! against a star-studded Karnataka hundred, seventh in Ranji Trophy, ended his ongoing Australia tour. again. at Eden Gardens on with a flick in the square leg The 24-year-old will be out of The BCCI media team issued (0$ = Seamer Hayley Jensen and off- Saturday. = ' boundary off Mithun. action for four weeks after suffer- a release after 24 hours which did- spinner Leigh Kasperek took three wick- Fresh from his < >)?7" Karnataka were also lacklustre ing the injury during the final T20I n’t state anything other than what ets apiece as New Zealand produced a career-best 157 from a " !" < &9*!"( on the field and dropped two against Australia on Wednesday. the covering media in Christchurch tremendous comeback to beat Bangladesh similar position in the catches — by wicketkeeper S “Kagiso sustained a groin already knew. by 17 runs in a low-scoring match on quarterfinals, Majumdar slammed Sharath and skipper Nair as Bengal muscle strain in the T20 series A few questions have popped Saturday. an unbeaten 120 (173 balls; 18x4, scripted an amazing recovery. against Australia, he was assessed up in the BCCI circle with this lat- The White Ferns were left at a spot of 1x6) to revive Bengal innings by the medical staff, assisted by an est injury fiasco. bother having been bowled out for 91 in after they were asked to bat first. (#);< MRI scan,” Cricket South Africa “Once Ishant was ruled out for 18.2 overs but their bowlers produced a In an almost action replay of 3#$= Led by Arzan (CSA), Chief Medical Officer, six weeks by the Delhi team physio stunning display to dismiss Bangladesh 17 the Odisha match, Bengal were Nagwaswalla' three wickets, Shuaib Manjra said in a media after his scan reports revealed runs short of the target in the first meet- staring down the barrel on Gujarat bowlers produced a disci- statement. Grade 3, how did Kaushik and the ing between the teams. Saturday also with their top bats- plined show and restricted “The significant injury means " " " = The resurfacing NCA team come to conclusion that Ritu Moni’s (4/18) first four-wicket men, including skipper Saurashtra to 217 for five on the that he will take approximately of Ishant Sharma’s ankle injury has three weeks is good enough for haul, the best figures of the tournament so Abhimanyu Easwaran (15) and * - ! opening day in other last four four weeks to heal, left the BCCI red-faced and return to competitive cricket?,” a far, was not enough to steer Bangladesh to Manoj Tiwary (8), back in the 5 ( / ) 4 game. which effective- National Cricket Academy head BCCI insider questioned. a historic victory. Bangladesh battled in the pavillion after playing reckless For the hosts, only Sheldon ly rules him physio Ashish Kaushik under the The second question is: was modest chase but were dismissed for 74. shots. Shreevats Goswami (0) in Jackson (69 not out) was able to out of both the scanner. there a greater push from the It was only the third time the White The scoreboard read a four balls as the home side convert his start at the SCA stadi- Australia and The 31-year-old speedster player himself to get fit in time for Ferns had been kept under 100 runs at a precarious 62/4 when the were tottering at 67/6 at um. India ODI series,” could miss the first part of the IPL the Test series? World Cup but it was clear they weren’t onus fell once again on lunch. Initially, it seemed Gujarat he added. in case he is required to undergo The third and the most impor- going to go down without a fight as Jensen Majumdar after Tiwary But the veteran skipper Parthiv Patel's deci- The Proteas are rehabilitation at the much- tant point is: how thorough was the (3/11) and Kasperek (3/23) made amends. departed in trying to hit spin- Majumdar, who returned to sion to put Saurashtra in back- scheduled to travel maligned NCA. rehabilitation given that the team’s The win for New Zealand means ner K Gowtham across the line. Bengal in 2016 after poor form fired, but the bowlers made a to India for a three- Ishant joined the Indian team most senior pacer didn’t play a sin- Group A is perfectly set-up for a final show- There was worse to follow for with the Indian Railways, was full splendid comeback and match ODI series, in New Zealand 72 hours before gle competitive match, which is the down, with a Trans-Tasman match tomor- Bengal when Ronit More (2/45) of poise as he revived the innings pegged the hosts back on two starting on the first Test and bowled nearly 23 norm for any player coming back row seeing them face Australia, with the gave a double blow, dismissing a in the last two sessions with a cen- occasions. March 12 in overs for a five-wicket haul. into the national fold from an winner set to reach the semi-finals. PTI well-set Sudip Chatterjee (20) and tury stand for the ninth wicket Dharamsala. The Indian team management injury. PTI + ,- ././ 88

+,/ " !><!$89 #9#))=8! n * !.- $ #8!89!">'!> afael Nadal used a steady Rstream of blistering fore- A PARIS: The Paris half- hand winners and a heavy n Yufei, world number eight He Bingjiao Most of the Chinese team members marathon, which was scheduled dose of precision serves to NEW DELHI: Kyrgyzstan’s capital and former All England champion have been training in Britain to play in for Sunday with 44,000 regis- book his spot in the ATP Bishkek has pulled out as host for he Government of India has sent a Shi Yu Qi are some of the stars of the 60- the tournaments in Europe and BAI is tered runners, has been can- Mexico Open final with a con- next month’s Asian Olympic Tquestionnaire to the Badminton plus Chinese squad who are expected to hopeful they will be granted visas. celled over fears of coronavirus, vincing 6-3, 6-2 win over wrestling qualifying event as part of Association of India (BAI), seeking compete at the Indira Gandhi “The Chinese shuttlers have been in officials said on Saturday. The Grigor Dimitrov. preventive measures against the clarity on health status of the Chinese International Stadium from March 24 to Europe for quite sometime now. They announcement came after the The two-time tournament spread of the deadly coronavirus. shuttlers, scheduled to travel to the 29. have been quarantined there and they French government ordered champion will be the favorite to The March 27-29 event was national capital for next month’s Indian BAI is optimistic about China’s par- have applied for visas at UK. Since the cancellation of “gatherings claim his third Acapulco title originally scheduled to be held in Open. ticipation in the India Open despite the the team hadn’t been to China since the of more than 5,000 people” in when he faces unseeded Taylor Xian but was moved out of the The Ministry of External Affairs fears surrounding the deadly coronavirus outbreak, we are hopeful they will be enclosed areas as well as some Fritz in Saturday’s final. Chinese city amid the outbreak of (MEA) on Wednesday asked the BAI to as Chinese shuttlers were in quarantine granted visa,” Singhania said. Concerns external events. French Health It has been 15 years since the virus that has killed close to 3000 furnish some details about the Chinese for almost a fortnight in Europe earlier over the rapid spread of the deadly virus Minister Olivier Veran said the world No. 2 Nadal won for the people and infected nearly 80,000 players before it takes a call regarding this month. has already forced the postponement of cancellations of external events first time here. He also won in globally. The Kyrgyzstan govern- their entry into the country for the Super The deadly coronavirus, which orig- the four Olympic qualifying events so far would affect gatherings in open 2013 and improved to 18-2 at ment has postponed all sporting 500 tournament, which is a crucial inated in Wuhan, China, has so far killed — Lingshui China Masters (February 25 areas where there would be this event overall. events in the country till further event for the Tokyo Olympics qualifi- close to 3000 people and infected near- to March 1), Vietnam International “intermingling with popula- “I’m very happy. A great notice in the wake of the epidemic. cation. ly 80,000 globally and there are concerns Challenge (24-29 March 24-29) and tions from areas affected by the victory against one of the best The sport’s world governing Some of the questions asked by the about the spread of the virus. German Open (March 3 to 8) and Polish virus”. The weekend programme players in the world and a good body United World Wrestling Ministry include: ‘Players/Officials are Given the health hazards, India Open (March 26-29). of French Ligue 1 football friend,” Nadal said after his (UWW) has communicated to all from which state of China?’, ‘How many have put flying bans on China and Hong Many top players such as two-time matches is unaffected and one-sided victory on Friday Asian federations that Bishkek is no players/officials have undergone for Kong, besides issuing a mandatory 14- Olympic champion Lin Dan, London will go ahead as planned, he night. more hosting the tournament. medical check-up and medical certificate day quarantine period for the people bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and Rio said. The weekend games are “I think I’ve increased my “Today (February 28), UWW has been issued’?, ‘How many players / who are travelling to the country from Olympics quarterfinalist Kidambi not taking place in areas of level during the match, so it’s has received the information that the Officials are coming from the other the affected nations such as Korea, Srikanth are racing against time to France most affected by the positive for me.” The top seed Kyrgyz government has decided to countries?’ Iran, Italy. book their ticket to Tokyo. virus, the Oise region north of clinched the victory on his take measures against the spread of After receiving the queries, BAI has Earlier this month, government India Open thus is an important Paris and La Balme-de-Sillingy first match point. He fell the COVID-19, and such measure directed the questions to their Chinese didn’t grant visas to Chinese wrestlers for tournament considering the deadline to village in the southeastern behind 0-30 in the final game unfortunately include the cancella- counterparts and is awaiting a response. the Asian Championships due to same make it to Tokyo ends on April 28 with Haute-Savoie region. Veran said but rallied to win the next four tion of the Asian Olympic OG “We have sent the questions received concerns. the ranking published on that day to be there were 16 new cases of coro- points. “He’s playing well. He has Qualifier that had been previously from the external affairs ministry to the However, Chinese players were considered for qualification. navirus in France, taking to 73 On match point, seventh a great serve, fantastic shots reallocated to the city of Bishkek,” Chinese Badminton Association. We are cleared to play three tournaments in Badminton’s world body (BWF) on the number of people affected seed Dimitrov hit a backhand from the baseline. It’s going to the UWW said. waiting for a response. Once they revert, Europe — German Open, the All Friday said it has currently no “plans to since the end of January. Two that clipped the top of the net be a tough one,” Nadal said of “UWW is now considering we will send them to the Ministry to start England Open and the Swiss Open, with make any adjustments” to the regulations people have died, a 60-year-old and bounced in. But it hung in Fritz. other solutions and discussions with the visa process,” BAI secretary Ajay the Chinese Badminton Association related to the Tokyo Games qualification French teacher and an 80-year- the air just long enough for “I know I’m going to have the International Olympic Singhania told PTI. World No 1 Chen claiming that “no one is infected”. period. old Chinese tourist. Nadal to race forward and to be at my best and I hope to Committee will be continued next blast a cross-court forehand be ready for it.” This will be the week,” the world body stated. that the Bulgarian had no first meeting between Nadal A 14-member Indian squad, 66 R chance on. and 22-year-old Fritz. including youngsters Jitender Kumar Nadal continued his dom- The second set progressed and Sonam Malik, will compete in BELFAST: FIFA president Gianni on Friday after the government banned Belfast on Friday for this weekend’s spectators until it is over, then we have inance of Dimitrov, improving nearly identically to the first set, the tournament. Infantino has refused to rule out post- all events involving more than a thou- annual general meeting of the rule- to go through that.” And while hopeful to 13-1 lifetime. Nadal has with Dimitrov breaking early Ravi Dahiya (57kg), Bajrang poning international football matches sand people. Meanwhile five Serie A making International Football that next month’s international friend- only lost 20 games in his first for a 2-0 lead before Nadal Punia (65kg), Deepak Punia (86kg) in response to the escalating global games in Italy will be played behind Association Board. “That’s why we lies will go ahead, Infantino added: “I four matches this week and is stormed back. and Vinesh Phogat (53kg) have threat of the coronavirus. closed doors, with leagues in Japan and have to look at the situation and hope wouldn’t exclude anything at this yet to lose a set. Nadal finished out the already qualified for the Tokyo This weekend’s matches in the lead- South Korea postponed earlier this that it (the coronavirus) will decrease moment. I hope we will never have to The unseeded Fritz defeat- night by going on a six-game Games with their medal-winning ing two divisions in Switzerland, where week. “The health of persons is much rather than increase. At the moment it get into this direction. I think it will be ed fellow American John Isner run. His final forehand winner performance at the 2019 World football’s global governing body FIFA more important than any football looks like it is still increasing. “If games difficult in any case to make a global ban in the other semi-final 2-6, 7- ended play after one hour and Championships. has its headquarters, were postponed game,” said Infantino as he arrived in have to be postponed or played without because the situation is really different.” 5, 6-3. 41 minutes. "$9=#)9#$>//<%8)= - - - n search of a fifth win in six Ligue $)89= 9!> <> 1 games, when Algerian young- arseille strengthened their ster Zinedine Ferhat reacted n + + Mgrip on second place in quickest to score after Nolan Ligue 1 as Dario Benedetto Roux’s shot was saved by n her first competitive race of scored a hat-trick in a 3-2 win Marseille goalkeeper Steve Ithe year, India’s fastest at lowly Nimes on Friday. Mandanda. woman Dutee Chand clinched The 29-year-old Argentina The visitors wasted little gold in 100m dash at Khelo international, who joined from time in getting back on level India University Games here on Boca Juniors last year, has now terms, though, as Bouna Sarr Saturday. scored 11 league goals this squared for Benedetto to tap in The 24-year-old sprinter, season. just five minutes later. representing Kalinga Institute Andre Villas-Boas’ Marseille moved in front in of Industrial Technology Marseille now sit 11 points the 36th minute, as Dimitri (KIIT), raced ahead to take a clear of third-placed Rennes Payet released Benedetto, with massive lead within no time. and 10 points adrift of runaway the Argentinian lobbing the With her competitors leaders Paris Saint-Germain, ball over Nimes ‘keeper Paul nowhere close to Dutee, the who host Dijon on Saturday. Bernardoni while the home national record holder bagged ly happy with my result,” Dutee National Open Athletics “Dario’s third goal was the defence appealed for an offside gold with a timing of 11.49 sec- said after her win. Championships last year, needs intuition of a real striker,” said flag which never came. onds. The second best, “This is the first meet for to clock 11.15 seconds to qual- Villas-Boas. Benedetto completed his Dhanalakshmi S from me in 2020. So the start of the ify for the Tokyo Olympics. “He was fundamental, he first Marseille treble midway Mangalore University, clocked year has been good. I will “My practice is going on came to get the ball, held it, through the second period, 11.99 seconds and Sneha SS improve by 10-15 seconds in really well for me. I am train- guided the team’s game, and latching onto a loose ball inside from Mahatma Gandhi the next tournament. I am ing for six-seven hours every did what he does best - score the box to lash home left-foot- University clinched the bronze feeling very fit at the moment, day. My coach has been guid- goals. ed. with a timing of 12.08 seconds. however, I have to improve my ing me well in track and gym “Eleven goals is very good Lucas Deaux pulled one “It was really nice to par- speed now.” workout,” she said. for a player who is playing his back for Nimes in injury time, ticipate at the Khelo India Dutee, who bettered her She will take part in the 200 first season in Europe.” but it was too little, too late for University Games. I have won own national record with a tim- metres on the final day of the Nimes forged ahead in just the the hosts, who remain in the a gold medal as well. I am real- ing of 11.22 seconds at the Games. fifth minute as they went in relegation play-off place. &" 5 : . ( 0 ,2 n J home side pressing hard for an Gokulam’s goalkeeper CK . early lead. Marcus Joseph along Ubaid and defender okulam Kerala FC and with Henry Kisseka and Garcia Mohammed Irshad. GPunjab FC shared the ensured that the Punjab FC Trailing by a goal, spoils in a 1-1 draw in their I- defence was on high alert for Gokulam tried hard to equal- League match at the EMC most parts of the game. ize, attacking in short bursts. MONTMEL: Valterri Bottas n Corporation Stadium here on However, credit has to be But, some gutsy goalkeeping took his Mercedes to the top of Saturday. given to Punjab’s backline along and a super-alert Punjab defen- the time charts once again on elegation-threatened Aizawl FC pulled Punjab FC’s Dipanda with their Nepalese goalkeep- sive line ensured the first half the final day of pre-season Roff a spectacular come-from-behind 2- Dicka drew first blood in the er Kiran Kumar Limbu, who came to an end with the visi- Formula One testing but team- 2 draw against hosts Real Kashmir FC in 33rd minute thanks to a defen- stood like a wall to ensure that tors enjoying a 1-0 lead. mate and world champion the I-League here on Saturday. sive and goalkeeping lapse by the deadly attacking duo of the The second period began Lewis Hamilton warned per- The Snow Leopards were given the Gokulam while the visitors home side was not left with any with the hosts pressing hard but formances were “not perfect”. lead by Scotsman Mason Robertson (36th returned the favour in the 63rd space to find the back of the Punjab held firm to their Two weeks out from the minute) in the first half and it was look- minute to allow Nathaniel net. Gokulam, who have not advantage. Gokulam’s lack of season-opener in Melbourne, ing quite comfortable for the hosts after Garcia to equalise for the home been too solid in defence so far innovation in the final third Bottas, runner-up to Hamilton Englishman Kallum Higginbotham (54th) side. With this result, Punjab this season, were on their toes ensured they had to work hard- in the world championship in doubled it at the beginning of the second. FC remain in second place on trying to stop Punjab’s counter- er for that equaliser. 2019, clocked a best run of However, young Rochharzela (84th the league table with 22 points attacks. However, Punjab soon Gokulam prayers were 1min 16.196sec off a total of 79 and 87th) had other ideas, coming up with in 14 matches — 10 points struck in the 33rd minute soon rewarded when a long- laps. a double-strike in the space of three min- behind leaders Mohun Bagan. through Dipanda Dicka, who range effort by Garcia in the The Finn also finished utes to stun the home supporters present Gokulam are still at sev- made no mistakes in finding 63rd minute sneaked its way the two sessions of winter test- in the stands. enth with 18 points in 13 the back of the net after exploit- into the back of the net, giving ing with the fastest overall Kashmir join the likes of Chennai City games. ing a defensive lapse and mis- the home side a much-needed time of 1:15.732, the only dri- and Churchill Brothers on 19 points to The game started with the communication between leveller. ver to dip below the 1min 16sec enter the top five at least momentarily after mark. 13 games, while Aizawl secure a crucial Red Bull’s Max Verstappen point to climb just above the relegation and Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo zone with 16 points from 14 matches. filled out the top three on Aizawl continued their trend of scor- the wall and into the Aizawl net. Keeper thanks to another dangerous Mason cross Friday with Hamilton in fifth. ing late as Hero of the Match Rochharzela’s Zothanmawia scrambled haplessly to get handled inadvertently inside the box by “On the whole, these tests twin strikes were their seventh and eighth a hand to it but the shot had too much Adjei, it did look as if Kashmir would log were good but not perfect,” goals scored in the last 15 minutes this sea- power. all three points. admitted Hamilton, who this son. Aizawl had as much as 68 percent pos- Kashmir did manage to get their first However, with barely minutes left for season eyes equalling the session in the first half and three corners corner as soon as the second half began but the final whistle, Aizawl got a penalty for record of seven world titles held as compared to Kashmir’s none, and were their second goal came a bit later. Mason themselves when Zoherliana was deemed by German legend Michael looking enterprising with their passing had a role in this one as well as he played to have been fouled inside the box by Schumacher. game. But, it was the home side that got Ritwik Kumar Das in after another defen- Loveday Okechukwu. “We have had a lot of the all-important goal. sive lapse from Aizawl — this time by From the resulting opportunity, problems that we are trying to It came from coach David’s son Ghanaian Joseph Adjei, who conceded Rochharzela converted confidently. Just solve,” he added in reference to Mason, who can now easily be called possession with a loose clearance. three minutes later, the youngster brought the need for the team and Kashmir’s most lethal scorer with six goals The talented Ritwik, who displayed down a long ball by Rosanga beautifully clients Williams having to to his name already this season. some deft moves throughout the game, inside the Kashmir box on the right and change power units after break- The scoring opportunity came through broke inside the Aizawl box in a flash with in one action, he got ahead of his marker downs. an error from Aizawl’s Lalhmangaihkima, a couple more and squared the ball back to find just keeper Phurba Lachenpa “We will see how long it who started in place of Jonathan. to an unmarked Higginbotham. The standing between him and the target. will take to resolve them, but it Kima received a loose ball outside his English winger made no mistake with a Zela placed a perfect right-footer over is better to discover these own box with an open field in front of him calm and composed finish, slotting it home the keeper’s head and away from him to things in tests.” Mercedes put in to initiate a counter but needlessly handled between the keeper and defender. lodge the ball into the top left corner to most laps in Barcelona with 903 the ball. From the resultant set-piece, Even though Robin Singh made a hash complete a sensational comeback for his %C9& 1 1 - 3 - # 4 D3-#4E ahead of Ferrari (844) and Robertson unleashed a right-footer around of a 78th-minute penalty, which was won side. 77 ! 3 %& McLaren (802). + ,- ././ " " 8 Q4 "R

What is your role in Lootcase? past. This role was breaking the monot- career ends and you look back and makers to take that risk. When it I am very excited about this film ony of the comedy films that people decide. I definitely felt that I was not worked, it created a demand. The OTT that is slated to release in April. It is had got used to seeing me in. My char- getting chances to utilise my potential platforms were responsible as well. such a uique comedy. I have done so acter was so interesting with layers to to the optimum. With Kalank and They started showing content that we many but it has a different flavour to it. I had no reason to turn it down. Malang, it is at least a beginning. The are seeing in films. Once the viewer- it. It has such a great ensemble of You are great at comedy. Why play acceptance has validated my belief in ship for this increased, there was real- starcast — Gajaj Rao, Vijay Raj, a negative character? myself. It should have validated the isation that people wanted to see more Ranvir Shorey. It is a movie Why not? As an actor, we get a , belief of makers in me and see me as work and filmmakers started taking that the whole family can chance to live different parts. I don’t an actor who can do multiple genres. more risks. If you make a film with enjoy. Even my character, want to be slotted as one kind of actor. , 4 Is Bollywood quick to typecast and honesty, it will be appreciated. Nandan, is endearing and I wanted to play Michael and I am lucky 3, restricts potential of actors? What is the worst thing about relatable. He is just that a part like that came my way. We It is a yes and no kind of answer. Bollywood? funny, he is not trying are in interesting times where we get + We can’t talk about this for every per- Every industry has some good and to be funny. to see the anti-hero within the hero. We son in the industry. Sometimes there bad. Sometimes, it can be unfair and What made you want to see a human side to the char- ; are some front leaders who make cer- we are judged every Friday. It doesn’t agree to Malang? acter as well. 5 tain calls, who are bigger players in the matter how good one is. Everybody’s There were so How tough was it to play this role? business; it depends on how much future rides on that Friday. many things going for The tricky part was to land cor- knowledge they have. I have met some Upcoming projects. this film. First, Mohit rectly even though the role was inter- makers who weren’t aware of my ear- I have started working on season (Suri) came to me esting and inticing. There are so many 0 lier work. When they saw Malang, they 2 of Abhay, the web series. There will for this film, he shades to it that one didn’t know how told me that they never realised that I Golmaal 5. Then there is talk about Go . was my first direc- to go about playing them. Second, how could play an intense character as well. Goa Gone. tor, and cast me the audience will look at this charac- + Has the changing content opened What makes Golmaal series makes (&% (9 as a lead actor in ter. Both Mohit and I followed our up roles other than the hero? so popular? Kalyug back in instincts. We were sure what we want- Sure. We are in interesting times The movie is more than just about 2005. I wanted ed to do. I went with my gut and did where the audience has an appetite to comedy. That is why we put that line to work with it with a lot of honesty. I am happy that accept so much more. This is letting us in part 4 — that in certain things there him. I loved the it worked and people have given me so do interesting films that are not just is no logic, there is magic. The kind of story and the part much love. importantly, I hope people and mak- about heroes and heroines. We are ven- love that people have towards the :. that I was offered. Will the success help further your ers will see me in a different light and turing into an area where we are look- characters, one feels blessed to be part Michael career graph? not just one kind of an actor. ing at grey characters as opposed to of it. We really have a good time when (Rodriguez) is so dif- I am happy that not just the film You have been in the industry for black and white. we shooting for it. We don’t have fear ferent from the charac- but the character is being loved as well. so long. Have you got your due? What is propelling this change? on a Friday when this film releases. It ter that I had played in the I am sure it will open up avenues. More A due is something when your It is a symbiotic relationship. It took is a lovely feeling to be part of this film. P"Q 2!&&92 *76 &"9 Q $8D=9!989)#89'!9#89>">9*)8'9"!)=>2><))892.A:<'!8< 8#$>>9%$*9#$<!:$9#8<>8">9%<!)'8"9=99"!2>>

s one travels through the winding their products are exports and the rest Aroads from Kochi to Munnar, the is sold in the domestic market. Since spice, cashew laden, noseberry (chiku) they are not-for-profit organisation, trees, the waterfalls on the way and every penny that the trust earns goes miles and miles of tall greenery all back into bettering the lives of work- around, one wonders how the idea of ers including DARE (Developmental doing anything with natural dyes Activities in Rehabilitative Education) and organic fabric ever came up in this School for the specially-abled. small town? One of course, can’t for- In fact, the trust’s journey began get that the region is known for its tea with the school that had five-six spe- and homemade chocolates. Or the fact cially-abled students. Today, 25 years that the State has to offer some of the down the line they have over a hun- best dishes from the Hindu, Muslim dred specially-abled workers and Syrian Christian cuisine. employed in various activities like Interestingly, the region is also baking, handmade paper, food pro- home to empowering specially-abled cessing and of course Aranya Natural. children through sustainable liveli- At the global conference, it hood development. To celebrate 25 brought together subject experts and years since Aranya Natural, Srishti professionals from around eight coun- Charitable Trust supported by Tata tries and saw them presenting their Consumer Products Ltd and Tata papers on the subject, followed by Trusts, a two-day international con- panel discussions. Yoshiko Iwamoto ference on Sustainability of Natural Wada, Dominique Cardon, Axel Dyes was held in Munnar, Kerala. The Becker, Jenny Balfour Paul, Jagada conference also saw workshops by Rajappa, Uzramma and Vikram Joshi some of the attendees on the tech- were some renowned speakers who niques of natural dyes. Some of them talked about sustainability of natural 4(774 " who showcased the techniques were dyes and what more needs to be done Michel Garcia, Kyoko Nishimoto and to further its presence in the market. 7&4&-7+&/'2 Linda Labelle. Wada, an internationally cele- Nishimoto talked about how they brated Shibori artist, curator, histori- ( made indigo from the plant – by cre- an and teacher in the contemporary ating the colour in the vat for 10 days. textile and fiber art field talked about Once the colour is skimmed, the rest Looking ahead in textile and fashion: of the vat with the water is thrown 5 / ) - # P / D E#+=!44 $=1 ) What we sustain and how? Michel away without any worry since the dye Garcia, a botanist. chemist, dyer and itself is organic and would not harm Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Ayog at like seeds, flowers, fruits, nuts, pig- naturalist, Jagada Rajappa — an inde- -- the soil. They also showcased the 100 the inaugural address to over 200 del- ;" 6 ments from leaves and other raw nat- pendent textile entrepreneur/consul- colours they had made from indigo. egates who had gathered there from ural ingredients like turmeric and tant on natural dyes, LaBelle and What made you come up with Kalle Kalle? Labelle, the owner of The Yarn across the globe said: “Corporate ! < indigo in the dyeing process. Nishimoto were part of a panel dis- I’ve always felt that the Indian music industry doesn’t have Tree, a teacher, entrepreneur, author, existence is about society. The Srishti 8 Ratna Krishnakumar Srishti’s cussion Dominique Cardon, the enough songs that have female expression. Now I get to do that photographer and; career fiber artist model has shown how long-term ! Managing Trustee, tells you that author of Natural Dyes: Sources, through my independent music — I have often experienced a specialising in natural dyeing and sustainability can go a long way in the Aranya Natural has become a house- Tradition, Technology and Science. lot of joy and self growth when I’ve been between relationships weaving talked about what the mean- development of an area. What we have $ hold name with world famous design- There was some great violin per- and that’s precisely where this song stems from — the most impor- ing of sustainability should actually seen here, can be replicated in differ- 8 . ers like Ralph Lauren, Eileen Fisher formance by Dr Aneesh Vidyashankar tant thought behind this song being, staying happy with oneself mean instead of it being just used as ent areas as well.” 4 and regular customers. popularly known as India’s walking is most important, before involving anyone else in to seek love a buzz word. For her, the word has a Aranya Natural, one of the units " “Even after 25 years, I am amazed violinist, followed with a fashion from or give love to. deeper connotation since besides of Srishti Charitable Trust’s mission is at the talent and creativity displayed show of collections by reputed design- Having sung so many songs, which one comes close to your being strong on social, economic to provide employment to specially- by the youngsters here. Their dedi- ers Sunita Shanker, Sreejith Jeevan and heart? and environment front, the word abled young adults in the tea planta- cation and hard work has led to where Riddhi Jain showcased by the special All the songs I’ve sung are close to my heart, but off late I’d must involve everyone concerned — tions of Munnar, while adopting $ it is today — a recognised brand as a associates of Srishti. A dance and say, my two singles Ruka Ruka and Kalle Kalle make me the hap- down the person at the grassroot level environment-friendly and conscien- 100 per cent natural dyeing unit,” she music programme the next day piest. for it to be sustainable in its truest tious practices. These eco-friendly says. brought down the curtains on the con- How did your music career begin? form. practices include use of forest discards She tells you that 60 per cent of ference. My journey till date has been the one that has only taught me how to keep looking ahead and making more of myself every day. I’m grateful for the opportunities that came my way and the people who made it possible. I began my career in Bollywood with Pareshaan thanks to the amazing Amit Trivedi. Pritam, Vishal Shekhar, Sajid Wajid, Sachin Jigar have been instrumen- - tal in shaping my career. Now, having signed to Big Bang Music I embark on a new journey of self expression — through independent music. # without adding the Cheddar What does music mean to you? cheese when cooking. Of course, It’s been over 10 years since I decided that I want to make those who are watching their music my life. The love I have for music keeps growing, it makes here is an adage — health is weight will love this dish. Those me reach newer heights, try new things, goes beyond just using Twealth. Frank Rand said: who are not so conscious need my vocal chords, but the performance and the presentation of Everything good in life is either not stay away from this dish it. It’s a whole world in itself. Music is what I live in and will always illegal, immoral, or fattening. since the risotto comes with a remain in. This is so apt when it comes to generous bowl of Cheddar on Where is Indian music heading today? food. The general perception is the side. It brings me a lot of excitement to say this — our music indus- that anything that is healthy If one lands up for breakfast, try is turning to independent music with its beautifully shot music can’t be tasty. But what if some- there is a choice there as well. videos and the pop culture that was missing for a long time. It’s one were to tell you that this is The ragi flour dosa may put off a very exciting time for musicians and I’m so happy to be part possible? That one can eat a some due to the dark brown of it. Risotto? That one can eat a colour of the dosa, there is Was there a song which you were initially apprehensive about burger? That one can desserts nothing wrong the taste or the but it did well? without worrying too much sambhar and the chutneys that I didn’t know Besharmi Ki Height would do as well as it did. about the calorie intake? All this come with it. One can go for Teff From that album I had thought that Shanivaar Rati would do and much more is possible if pancakes with whipped cream better. one heads to Taj Vivanta and fruit compote. The twist of Some best moment from your journey. Surajkund. Their restaurant — 5 / #)*D E ) replacing maple syrup with fruit Being called by Amit Trivedi to sing Main Pareshaan is the Oasis — has introduced a menu compote is interesting. one. Not knowing that Arijit Singh was recording me for Daru which you back to the days is a good choice to begin with. soup. The vegetable quinoa grain burger of kado millet The spices and the patty more No meal is complete with- Desi when I went to dub the song. To top that thinking that Arijit when ragi, bajra and millets The red rice and barley is sur- soup is perfect blend of spices chicken burger is than make up for the fact that out dessert. While the apple was Pritam! That is a memory that isn’t going anywhere. Vishal were an everyday part of the prisingly good. One would not that has healthy no different than it is sans the cheese and may- infused crème brulee with bar- Dadlani laughing away making me sing Baby Ko Bass Pasand meal. thought that a salad with this dosage of veggies. the normal onnaise. ley granola is on the sweet side, Hai is the most enjoyable experience in YRF studios. Recently One is told that the idea is grain would be good. With the Those who wheat flour But the surprise and the the granola bar made from jag- singing Kalle Kalle at DA-IICT, a college audience that knew the to introduce people to these goodness of vitamins and min- though that a burger that must try is the barley risotto. If gery is full of goodness and is lyrics and sang along was also a great experience. grains that are high in nutritive erals, this salad makes for a burger is full we are used one didn’t know that it was bar- healthy. The Amaranth cup- What are your upcoming projects? value but have now almost dis- great way to whet one’s appetite of calories to. The ley, it would be difficult to dis- cakes with almond milk reduc- I plan to release more independent music this year. I want appeared from our kitchens. If and get the taste buds going for couldn’t be more chicken patty tinguish when it comes to taste. tion is not too sweet and a great the audience I’m building to know that I’m going to constantly you are a vegetarian, the salad the next course that can be a wrong. The multi- is just as good. This risotto is just as creamy way to end a perfect meal. give them good music to listen to and groove to. . BC7C7

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It is institutional engagement, diversity and institutional funding, adjusting institutional meet the requirements of globalised careers and educational leadership that will lead in enabling accessibility indicators, and institutional teaching and research responsibilities, and roles; and perhaps most importantly, a new consciousness and intellectual orientation environmental footprint are some example of making available necessary infrastructure for institutionalising efforts to identify and correct for a sustainable world. this initiative. such research. All of this has to happen in disparities in diversity and inclusion indicators. The leading universities of the world have There is more. Specific initiatives are needed recognition of the extended time horizons, Universities are confronted with the demonstrated a deep, persistent and sustained at the institutional level. Investing in research longer study periods and lack of immediate and challenge of embracing globalised modes of commitment to interdisciplinarity. The that is valuable to local communities will lead demonstrable outcomes that such research may functioning and expansion while simultaneously importance of crossing disciplinary boundaries the way to an intellectual consciousness. This require. remaining rooted, mindful and responsive to in teaching, learning and research is yet to be includes developing research networks with(in) Locally, Fostering community networks will local, national and regional developmental and fully realised within the Indian higher education local communities. Relevant disciplinary areas encourage exchange of ideas. These could sustainability concerns. system. Institutional mechanisms need to be that could lead and contribute to such networks include networks for institutional, research, Eventually, the role that academic leadership established within universities to enable students include public policy, law, architecture, teaching and student related initiatives that plays in creating a beneficial environment will to learn across schools, departments and journalism, management, environmental encourage greater transnational exchange of be key to creating a systematic process for programmes across the entire university. The studies, and liberal arts. Working in current practices, ideas, and problem-solving sustainability. Approaches to creating big debates of our time will not be addressed by collaboration with local governments is another approaches. Of crucial importance will be the institutional environments that are conducive to knowledge and understanding of single area for greater exploration by universities and role that universities play in not only the study and practice of sustainability discipline, but our ability to drawn upon the institutional leaders. encouraging and nurturing greater participation necessarily need to be whole-system oriented. expertise from many disciplines with a view to We need to develop interdisciplinary global of young students in such networks, but also Such approaches could take the form of producing solutions. networks focused on sustainable development. creating opportunities for greater cross-border making sustainability a lived experience within At the Caspian Week — World Economic These could include research partnerships on 5 interactions with peers and enabling students to campus environments and spaces. Hence Forum 2020 sessions at Davos, the two key exchanging institutional and pedagogical best undertake leadership roles in exploring new sustainability as a concept is then not far panels: “Education & Leadership for Sustainable practices, and transnational dialogues and 3 approaches to sustainable futures. removed from the everyday experience of World” focussed on educational leadership, forums to deliberate and explore new 3 Then, institutions adopting interdisciplinary teaching, learning, working and residing within sustainability, inclusive development, approaches to institutional governance that ,+ approaches in research, teaching, learning, campus environments. institutional cultural change, and pedagogies of better address sustainability concerns. policy and practice will be key to acting There is a need to build an attitude of sustainability. The second panel was on “The For universities to play an effective role in +, progressively on sustainability issues. For conservation of natural and other resources. Role of Global Universities in Promoting advancing sustainable local, national, regional 33 universities, this means that investing in Institutions need to move towards adoption of Sustainable Futures”, where the discussion and global development, students must be made creating opportunities and pathways for alternate technologies, increasing green cover, focussed on challenges that universities are active stakeholders in existing and future R interdisciplinary interactions will be essential. water and energy conservation, reducing waste, confronted with today and that global approaches to sustainability. A primary mode of One approach to this is to institutionalise and increasing intra-campus awareness of its universities can play a specific role in advancing cultivating sustainability consciousness is by interdisciplinarity across core functions. For carbon footprint within host regions. the cause of sustainable development. grounding relevant themes, issues, challenges , 0 instance, in course offerings, the availability of Leaders must bring greater awareness of Higher education institutions in particular and concerns within the curricula while , 2 interdisciplinary, cross-listed electives is a useful adverse impacts of developmental trajectories have a central role to play in achieving a new focussing on experiential learning, clinical way to encourage students to think and learn on local/host communities while, interweaving sense of individual consciousness and programmes, capstone projects and community ,3 outside their own subject areas. Universities sustainable objectives into all aspects of intellectual orientation towards creating a level engagement. 5 could also enable greater interdisciplinary university activities including administration, sustainable future. Institutional leaders have the Of particular focus must be those that relate interactions within their campuses, for instance pedagogy, and residential life. opportunity to intervene and address to the most critical local, national and regional 2 through conscious and deliberate design of their While 21st century universities must serve sustainability issues in multiple forms. They can issues. A greater range of relevant pedagogical physical infrastructure and facilities, and as bastions for academic and scholarly work, foster new institutional consciousness towards a interventions is then made possible through offering greater support for teachers and they must also serve as models of organisational sustainable world; there are some key steps that curricula that are aligned towards addressing 5 , researchers who undertake interdisciplinary innovation, agility in a complex world, creative need to be initiated. Universities can be crucial the challenges of sustainable development. A + 0 initiatives and projects. negotiation with change, and representative in partners in the initiation of dialogue between secondary focus area is to orient faculty Higher education institutions necessarily demographic, identity and design with local and regional scholars, academics, policymakers, members to design and teach courses that are need to be as representative as possible of their national communities. These are key elements researchers and relevant state-level agencies. more closely aligned with institutional, national host communities and regions in order to that will determine the preparedness of International collaborations between academics, and global sustainability agendas. survive and thrive. Universities have a greater universities to contribute to building more researchers, international institutions and non- While research funding for related areas is obligation to accomplish such representation sustainable futures while preparing students profit foundations engaged in the study and important, institutional incentive structures for given the public character of their mission and more adequately to intervene in sustainable practice on related areas can increase potential researchers can go a long way in encouraging purpose, and the broad societal goals they development efforts. to study previously unexplored approaches and greater research on sustainable development commit to achieve. These aims take on greater Prof C Raj Kumar, a Rhodes Scholar is the potential funding sources for research and themes. One way to address this is for significance in developing economies, and given Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global initiatives related to sustainability. institutional leaders to prioritise research sub- the value that a robust higher education system University. He was the only VC from India to be Universities can affect deep and meaningful themes that may contribute directly to can add to achieving national developmental invited to speak at the WEF, 2020 at Davos, change in local communities and can shape as sustainable local and national developmental goals. These include providing adequately Switzerland ,0 2 + +0 0 yvixiari 1 K+ , . BC7C7

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piritually evolved people know Show to re-balance their karma and negate samskars through the practice of recitation of advanced mantras and performing a lot of seva, thereby tilt- ing the balance in favour of perceived positivity. When your thoughts, which are not really your own, lead you to perform actions you consider worthy of pride, you take ownership of these actions and add to your samskars. It could be something as simple as helping an elderly cross a road to something as large as donating a large sum efining justice has never been easy as there is always of money to charity. You feel good an element of subjectivity in the concept. about yourself and add to your pos- DUnderstanding the idea of justice may be only a lit- itive karma. tle less daunting than verifying the number of stars in our When positive samskars fructify, galaxy. If the latter ranges from 100 to 400 billion, the num- rewarding you with good days, pros- ber of definitions of justice are only slightly less astronom- perity, health, you tend to spend it in ical as they, too, range from 7 to 8 billion. Every individual indulging your whims and fancies. has at least one definition of justice, depending on his or Some become vain, some abuse this her experience and interpretation of that experience. reward and eventually end up with a Sometime, the same person can have a different idea in dif- massive karmic negative tilt. ferent situation. The one thing that can be said about the It is important to realise that idea of justice is that it is continuously evolving. Naturally, while it is your past actions that have the law must also change to keep pace with the changing earned you such luxuries, it is your connotations of justice. Law is the tool that the society has destiny that lead you to earn them developed to dispense justice. However, the pace of change and you as an individual have no role of law is not in tandem with the changing idea of justice. in it. One case in point is the proposed change in the law to try Credit for the good deeds or minors as adults. It is only after the serious public outcry blame for the bad, neither is yours to that a change in Juvenile Justice Law is being felt. It was take. These rewards are automatical- always evident that heinous and serious crimes committed ly fructified to balance the karmic bal- by technically Juvenile offenders needed to be treated as adult ance sheet thereby leading to auto- crimes. The rising number of cases involving juveniles in matic exhaustion and redemption of premeditated heinous crimes were alarming, hence the pun- stored samskars. ishment needed to be the same as that given to an adult. Knowledge or gyan helps people However, there are many other issues involving the ques- to re-examine the above principles tion of law, justice and fairness which need serious consid- and use them for personal evolution. eration. The one, and most rampant, issue is the act of insti- tuting false criminal cases on innocent people to harass, ou suffer countless losses, rays of the planets. and leave, watching them from a dis- There are essentially 3 types of peo- intimidate or sometimes even force compliance for achiev- diseases, heartbreaks in So, if at a particular time your tance, in third person. Instead we lid ple: ing wrong ends. The key issue in these cases is the over life and feel sorry for your- destiny is meant to provide you with the vessel as soon as a thought comes reliance on eye witnesses. Any person with criminal intent self. And here, oscillates wealth, good looks, luxury, good floating in, paint it in emotion and ● The astute, who understand this can find out two or three witnesses and file a case against the pendulum — good, times, the stored samskars that match 5 make it ours. It then adds to our subject and try to improve their bal- any unsuspecting person in order to gain unlawful advan- bad,Y right, and wrong. One moment your destiny at the time will fructi- karma, positive or negative depend- ance sheet by simply reducing their tage. There is an ancient Indian village proverb saying that ! ! + you like yourself, the other you do fy. ing on the thought. And before you desires, thereby spending less of their to settle scores don’t go for a civil suit or “Diwani”. Rather, not. Duality has its day. Delusion has On the other hand, if physical 5 know it, one thought links to anoth- positive karmas. go far a criminal case, which is termed “Faujdari”. The unfor- its way! pain, loss in business, difficult days, er and you gain ownership of a long tunate part is that even in this technology driven 21st cen- At times such as these, the first are a part of your destiny at a partic- 3 '() chain of thoughts. ● The more astute, who practice tury the trick works. The courts are aware of this hard real- question that comes to your mind is ular time, then the karmas matching The positive samskars will be con- tapasya including voluntary suffering, ity, but precious little has been achieved. It is time to make — “Why me? What did I do deserve this negative period will come to fore verted in the future into Bhog (plea- for example fasting, long hours of amends. For some five centuries the Lady Justice has been this?” The answer to this lies in and fructify. And what you receive in ; sure and riches). The negative sam- meditation and spiritual sadhana. standing as a blind-folded statuette with a balance in one understanding the concept of sam- the fructification of these past karmas, 5 skars into Rog (debt, disease, and mis- hand and sword in the other. It is time the blindfold is skars. you take ownership of and begin the fortune). And divine deeds will get ● The most astute, who understand removed. The allegorical personification of the moral force Every action and thought that cycle all over again, reloading your ! ! converted into Yog (spiritual evolu- the only way to transcend karma is to in the judicial system needs a rethink as justice is being crosses your mind leaves an imprint karmic matrix instead of exhausting ) + 22 tion). not take ownership of their actions, derailed by the unscrupulous who have the wherewithal. on your destiny, it gets stored in the it. One can extend this point to the thereby exhausting the all kinds of Justice can certainly be more impartial if Lady Justice can karmashaya, an ethereal hard disk so You have thoughts all day, every ,3 ; fate of countries as a whole too. samskars and karmas and eventually see the faces of evil with her own eyes. From King Solomon to say, to be fructified at a later point day. You think about your thoughts, 5 Countries can be divided into those freeing themselves from the shackles to Suddhodana to Vikramaditya to Ranjit Singh history has in this life or future lives. This stored about why you have these thoughts, that offer lesser comforts and luxu- of karmic connections. many examples. They relied more on wisdom, conscience data is called samskars. feel good about some and chastise ries called Tapo Bhoomi, where peo- and judgment rather than evidences of witnesses of doubt- These samskars fructify, deciding yourself for some. 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Because they reinforce “tamo- you — for worse, or, for better. guna” — the mode of darkness. Should you be willing to treat this in a There are three modes, which con- introspective manner, you might allow your stitute our bodies. These are: the mode crystals to become trustworthy guides, that of goodness, the mode of passion and help you understand your day-on-day trig- the mode of darkness. The mode of gers. Eventually, you’ll know when to bring goodness is the most desirable, because which crystal to the forefront, and with this is illuminating and free from dis- everyday that passes by, you will find this eases on account of purity. The mode small team of guides to be indispensable. of passion suffers from the fault of The energy exchange can be quite intense, attachment because of our faulty desires. so, like you, crystals need time and space to Normally, this mode dominates the psy- detox and recharge. While some identify a che of most people. The mode of dark- subtle, but significant difference between the ness causes delusion, because it is born idea of cleansing, clearing and charging of ignorance. These modes exist in dif- side force involved in such deeds; the self priately is what we really need to do; our crystals, I personally find that these terms ferent percentages in us. Ideally, the commits this senseless act. miseries will be reduced drastically. are largely interchangeable. gentle, so as to not disturb the composition you practice other methods of divination, mode of goodness should have the high- Let us understand how this danger- (Bhagawad Gita, 6.17) of the crystal. If you are unsure, use an oil you can keep the associated material in this est percentage, followed by the mode of ous mode establishes its control in us. So what should we do? As soon as that complements the crystal and rub a few space. Even if you don’t, you can just keep passion and we should have the least Lust thoughts appear in the mind at a harmful thoughts appear in the mind, Some do well under clean, pure, run- drops into your palms. I personally find symbolic talismans, that represent your hob- percentage of the mode of darkness. certain age. If we allow these thoughts we need to seek help from God. By our- ning water, or sunlight. Others aren’t meant frankincense, myrrh, cedar, sandalwood, bies, work, family, personal beliefs and so The wise try to reinforce the high- to rule, we end up causing harm to ourselves, we may be helpless in controlling for water, or the sun at all — they may dis- moringa and jojoba work with most. on. You can add your favourite flowers, or er modes and reduce the percentages of selves without realising. Lord Krishna them. Saintly persons go a step further; solve, or fade. Take note of specific dos and Otherwise, think of why you’re using a crys- decorate this space with the colours that the lower modes by their thoughts, has warned of this enemy in several they think of God a lot. God is prepared don’ts from your vendor, depending on the tal, find an essential oil that serves the same uplift your spirits. deeds, etc. The secret to managing these verses of the Gita. The lust may exist for to help and guide. This is the cosmic crystal you get. If sunlight works for your purpose; and add a few drops to a carrier oil As an extension of the ‘mood-mirror’ modes within us lies in the way we many things, of which lust for tasty food design. When we do that our lives take chosen crystal, opt for the gentle warmth of that suits your skin, before application. thought, sometimes, try including colours, think. To work on ourselves, we need and illicit sex are the most damaging. an about-turn. Not only do we get the the early morning, or late evening sun. or souvenirs that you tend to avoid. See how to reform our thinking. Because our It is said that lust leads to the doors perfect guidance and requisite help, we Charging under the full moon, with they make you feel in the presence of your thoughts cause the most damage, that to hell. Greed and its related thoughts also get the elusive peace. This in turn direct exposure, is popular. I quite like bury- Storing your crystals properly is a fun- crystals, and think about why you avoid is, they have a large share in changing are common and not far behind in hurt- leads to ‘sukha’ or the real happiness, ing my crystals in the earth, the mud of my damental step. And, if you like to wear them them. The avoidance could be a nudge the relative proportions of the three ing us. The same is true of angry which is different from transitory sense potted rose plants. Most crystals come from as you are going about your day, they will towards an energy block, one that could lay modes. Thoughts of love, compassion, thoughts. Hate takes us to an entirely pleasures. However, this practice is not the Earth’s bedrock, so I feel they would like still comfort and support you. But, when you all your diligent efforts to waste if you ignore cooperation, forgiveness, etc. increase low level. One may even end up being easy. Because we have to act on two to hibernate there. The rose is the flower of sit down to work with them in a meditative it. This is probably what needs the most the percentage of the mode of goodness, born in lower species in the next birth! fronts. One, we must desire to shun bad the heart and resonates personally, but you or prayerful way, it helps to designate a spe- work. Remember, while ‘out of sight, out of which benefits us immensely. 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n a gentle way, you can shake They have all seen women Ithe world, thus said participation. It is a protest Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle which is not based on any ide- of non-violence in India. And ology. Yet the protest has been this is what the Muslim women able to break the “exclusive of Shaheen Bagh seem to have identity” tag with the support set out to do. A motley group of many people from the other of powerless, politically faiths. insignificant Muslim women The protest has immense have spearheaded a women-all social implications also. This sit-in protest for the past 78 could be harbinger of a liber- days in a Muslim middle-class ating movement for the locality. Of them, some are Muslim women from the -- ** educated, some illiterate, some clutches of patriarchy young, and some old, dadis as and spearhead the change in they are called. They are the Muslim society. protesting against the It is difficult to see how the Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest will go further. The or CAA, claiming that the law Government has stated its is anti-constitutional and stance and the Supreme Court aimed at taking away their cit- is yet to hear the matter. ( izenship if combined with the Moreover, skirmishes between NRC and the NPR. anti-CAA protesters and oth- For the protesting women ers that culminated into com- of Shaheen Bagh, the sit-in is munal riots a few days ago for their survival, to save their threatened the continuation future generation. In doing so, of the Shaheen Bagh sit-in, but the women have challenged the the peaceful manner in which tradition and expectation of the protest is going on have their non-engagement in the scotched such apprehension. public sphere, which is reflec- The protesting women, like tive of the conservative patri- their counterparts in other archal Muslim society. protests led by women, have Their grit and determina- invested their emotion into it tion have given new strength to and that is why they have the protest, attracting people refused to either budge from from other faiths, including their demands. At the same some Hindus, to espouse their time, they have not allowed cause. A group of Sikh men anti-social elements to hijack and women have put up a lan- their peaceful protest. gar (community kitchen) pro- To recall again Gandhiji viding food to these women for who said “strength does not the past one month. come from physical capacity. It The most striking feature comes from an indomitable /784 +5?+. of the protest is its Indian-ness. will”, the women of Shaheen Indian freedom struggle heroes identity. two levels: as Muslims in a Mahal were some exception, She advocated education as ular situation which affects Bagh are fighting their battle and other national icons are While Indian history is plural society and as women because they didn’t belong to liberating force for women and the protesting women’s exis- with this indomitable spirit to conspicuous by their presence replete with the male activism, within their community. Their the lower middle class unlike started a school in Kolkata tence, as they say. They are not save their children’s future and in the wall paintings and non-Muslim women too have voices have been either com- the women at Shaheen Bagh. In which she ran till her death in only going through an emo- the idea of India which pro- posters at the protest site. They spearheaded movements for pletely stifled or not given due pre-Independence India, the 1932. Her books Matichur and tional trauma of spearheading fesses a unique pluralistic soci- play national anthem and chant gender and environmental consideration in the past even first feminist movement in Sultana’s Dream have been the protest but also staring at ety with equal protection of law slogans of Vande Mataram and rights like Narmada move- during issues of vital impor- Asia was started by a Muslim part of great feminist literature. a future with dark possibilities. to all communities. Inquilab Zindabad and hoist ment, Chipko Movement. But tance like the Ayodhya dispute, woman Rokeya Sakahawat The Shaheen Bagh protest Bereft of any charismatic Indian tricolour. These give Muslim women have seldom the Shah Bano case, the triple Hossain, a Bengali woman has a different contour and leader, the Shaheen Bagh (The writer is Deputy News their protest an impression of led any movement. In fact, they talaq, etc. who was ranked by the BBC as context. This is a protest protest has sparked many other Editor, The Pioneer. Views struggle to save their Indian have been discriminated at Aruna Asaf Ali and Hazrat sixth greatest Bengali in 2004. movement born out of partic- similar protests across India. expressed are personal)

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aking capital out of “pivot to Asia” stemmed from Fourthly, by steering clear Mspeeches are the skills of a growing alarm of Chinese of discussions on the “mini world leaders and there are few footprints across the region. trade war” India and the US better at it than United States Having labelled China a revi- have been engaged in for over President Donald Trump. sionist power, the US has seventeen months now, Trump Having embarked on his maid- turned its focus on defence made it clear that Indian expec- en visit to India since assum- engagements in South Asia tation of any relaxations by the ing office in 2017, President and maritime security in the US are in vain. Trump said that Trump, along with First Lady India-Pacific, leaving aspects efforts to expand economic Melania Trump, daughter like technology, trade, cultur- ties between India and the US Ivanka Trump and son in law al ties and economics into cold will be a primary focus area Jared Kushner, arrived in India storage. President Trump’s and that the countries will be on the of February 24, 2020. “America First” policy, which “making very, very major — Making the visit a family affair saw admission into his address among the biggest ever made was a move that was much when he made clear that “a — trade deals”. India would be 4 appreciated by Prime Minister booming America is great wise to note that Trump’s Narendra Modi in his welcome thing for India and it’s great for “America First” approach will address at Ahmedabad’s the world”, exemplifies that be guiding the trade talks, as ""- Motera Stadium. Speaking American interests in India and made clear by his emphasis on before a gathering of hun- Asia are limited to ensuring US a “booming America”. Prime (;; dreds of thousands of people status-quo and dominance. Minister Modi, for his part, for the lavishly organised During his trip, not showing seems to be holding his own as “Namaste Trump” event, Modi any willingness to discuss with enunciated by Trump, who 4 ( stressed on how the presence of India the trade tensions only called Modi “tough negotiator” the entire Trump family validated his transactional twice during his Motera ( P accords a “family-like sweet- approach of the current US address. ness” to India-US ties and policy. In the Joint Statement went on to individually wel- Trump’s speech, which ref- released in conclusion of O# come each member of the erences to Bollywood, Swami Trump’s first state visit to India, Trump family in his speech. Vivekananda and famous the two leaders declared that P The Prime Minister further Indian cricketers, resembled to India-US ties will be upgraded stated that India-US ties are “no some extent the address by to the level of a Comprehensive longer just another partnership; Prime Minister Modi in 2016 Global Strategic Partnership. it is a far greater and closer rela- before the US Congress and Trump and Modi’s personal tionship”. also followed along the lines of chemistry, as fostered by It is this very connotation what previous US Presidents ! "- O! P - 1 - Trump’s promotion of Modi as that brings to the forefront the have said. A continuity in 3 %G H3 a great leader and Modi’s wel- different expectations India India-US relations was main- come of Trump in a familial and the US have from each tained, while enunciating the manner espousing the ideals of other. Such difference rests “absolutely incredible” poten- cion, intimidation and aggres- India has made repeated ly addressing these concerns, very good”, Trump assured that his welcome-tweet “Atithi Devo with their mutual perception tial for India to grow. Stating sion”. This non-mention of attempts to try and smoothen Trump made repeated refer- India and the US are together Bhava” (guest is God), has where India sees the US more that Modi is a “true friend” and China was partly because of the US perceptions. With four ences to India’s “extraordinary when it comes to the fight presented a rosy picture of as a friend and the US perceives that “America loves India”, India’s decision to not official- US Senators writing to diversity” with “millions and against terrorism, building on India-US ties. However, in India as just another strategic Trump spoke highly of the ly endorse a US-led order in the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo millions of Hindus, Muslims, India’s concerns regarding order to reach the true poten- partner in Asia that will facil- progress Modi has delivered to India-Pacific which is based on over the question of Kashmir Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, cross-border terrorism by tial of their envisioned itate its China containment India in his years as the Prime the China-containment strate- before President Trump’s Christians, and Jews” praying Pakistan. Announcing the sign- “Comprehensive Partnership”, strategy. The praise on India as Minister. gy; however, while saying that upcoming visit to India, the together. His concluding ing of defence agreements this relationship will need to a successful and progressive There are other key take- India and the US will together prudence of the topic still remarks asked “every Indian — worth $3 billion with India over have concrete substance rather democracy in Asia had little to aways from Trump’s Motera “protect a free and open India- remains high. The Indian North and South, Hindu and the course of his visit, Trump than rhetorical wordings that do with Washington’s India address; first is the American Pacific”, Trump did put across Government’s decision to take Muslim” to be proud while underscored his administra- their leaderships have chosen ++54-74/ !/: policy outreach that will acceptance of India as an “eco- American expectations from groups of envoys on tours to highlighting that it is this very tion’s commitment to providing so far to orchestrate. Not to strengthen the India-US ties. nomic giant” and a wider India in the maritime region, J&K, while stressing that these unity in India that makes it India with “some of the best overlook, this must not dither To what extent Trump’s word- appreciation of India’s rise in excluding “inclusivity”. tours will soon become a reg- “admired around the Earth”. and most feared military away the focus on the trade ings, known for their the global world order; all Secondly, Trump for the ular activity, is laced with Thirdly, speaking about the equipment on the planet”. tensions which are limiting pompousness, will actualise while being “a miracle of entirety of his speech did not attempts at proving that nor- growing defence partnership However, it must be noted that the potential of the India-US into a serious policy outlook on democracy”. Although Trump address contentious issues of malcy prevails in the Indian between India and the US, the deal is not one that is new; relationship to emerge as the India in Capital Hill needs to did not mention China by India’s internal politics like State. US Ambassador Kenneth Trump appreciated the recent- it is a pending purchase of 24 most effective partnership in be seen. name, his statement praising abrogation of Article 370 and Juster’s J&K tour helped ly conducted tri-service mili- MH-60 Romeo helicopters for Indi-Pacific region. The US outlook towards India’s rise by promoting the conditions in Jammu & smoothen diplomatic tary exercise “Tiger Triumph” the Indian Navy and 6 AH-64E Asia has for almost a decade growth of its people indirectly Kashmir (J&K). The topic of exchanges; the visit by President between the two countries. 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