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VOL 15 ISSUE 30 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● JULY 23 - 29, 2021 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● [email protected] www.theindianpanorama.news Pegasus and farmers issues lead to India celebrates the 75th Independence Day pandemonium in Indian Parliament: on August 15,2021. To commemorate the historic event, we are bringing out a Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned profusely illustrated special edition. Parliamentary panel likely to question officials on Pegasus phone tapping allegations Besides the commissioned Agenda of July 28 meeting is 'Citizens' data security and privacy' articles, we invite readers to contribute. Please send in India's Parliament building NEW DELHI (TIP): Parliament your articles by August 01, 2021 to remained disrupted on Pegasus snooping [email protected]. row and farmers' issues for the third day on Thursday, July 22, with the Lok Sabha and Advertising space may please Rajya Sabha adjourned twice first till noon be booked by August 04, 2021 and then till 2 pm. at [email protected] Opposition MPs stormed the Well, For more information, flashing placards in front of Lok Sabha please visit Speaker Om Birla, who repeatedly asked www.theindianpanorama.news the members to return to the seats saying the government was willing to discuss For all inquiries, please anything as per rules. call 646-247-9458 or email to Read related stories on page 14 [email protected] CONTD ON PAGE 40

"BEST DAY EVER AS JEFF U.S. condemns 'extrajudicial surveillance' of INDIA'S US ENVOY SANDHU BEZOS ENDS HIS RIDE INTO journalists, activists, regime critics VISITS DALIP SINGH SPACE ON OWN ROCKET SAUND POST OFFICE IN WASHINGTON (TIP): Joe Biden had U.S. President Joe said that China and Russia were Biden's administration CALIFORNIA "protecting" and "even accommodating" has condemned "the This is probably the first time that an harassment or cyber hackers and their hacking. extrajudicial surveillance Indian Ambassador has visited the post The Biden administration has of journalists, human office named after Saund, who was condemned the harassment and rights activists, or other 'extrajudicial surveillance' of journalists perceived regime elected to the House of Representatives and others in reaction to reports critics". File Photo thrice from 1956 to 1962 published by a consortium of news targeting journalists, leaders of the WASHINGTON websites that Israeli company NSO opposition in India, and others, a (TIP): India's Billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos and Group's spyware, Pegasus, was used for database of phone numbers that Ambassador to the pioneering female aviator Wally Funk emerge illegal hacking and surveillance of allegedly belonged to the NSO Group US Taranjit Singh from their capsule after their flight aboard individuals, including in India. contained the numbers of two U.S. Sandhu visited the Blue Origins New Shepard rocket on the "The United States condemns the Centers for Disease Control and Dalip Singh Saund world's first unpiloted suborbital flight near Van Horn, Texas, US, July 20, 2021 - harassment or extrajudicial surveillance Prevention (CDC) officials in New Delhi Post Office, named Photo / Reuters of journalists, human rights activists, or and employees of the Bill and Melinda India's US envoy after the first other perceived regime critics," a White Gates Foundation. Sandhu visits Dalip Indian-American DALLAS (TIP): Jeff Bezos, the House spokesperson said via email to The Tuesday's statement from the White Singh Saund Post lawmaker, during Office in California world's richest man, went to space and Hindu in response to a question on what House spokesperson stopped short of his recent visit to back Tuesday, July 20 morning on an 11- U.S. President Joe Biden's position on the naming Israel - where NSO Group is File photo California. minute, supersonic joy ride aboard the issue was. based. This is probably the first time that an rocket and capsule system developed by Only on Monday,July 19, U.S. President "Just as states have the duty to protect Indian Ambassador has visited the post his space company, Blue Origin. Joe Biden had said that China and Russia human rights, businesses have a office named after Saund, who was Riding alongside the multibillionaire were "protecting" and "even responsibility to respect human rights, elected to the House of Representatives were Bezos' brother, Mark Bezos; Wally accommodating" cyber hackers and their including by ensuring that their products thrice from 1956 to 1962. The post office Funk, an 82-year-old pilot and one of the hacking. or services are not being used by end- was named after him after the then "Mercury 13" women who trained to go The news reports on Pegasus say that users to abuse fundamental freedoms," President George Bush signed a bill in CONTD ON PAGE 40 in addition to actually or potentially the spokesperson said. (Source: The Hindu) CONTD ON PAGE 40

Bank of Baroda Chief Executive US Operations Mr. Elango heads on promotion to corporate office in Mumbai I.S. SALUJA NEW YORK (TIP): Mr. Balasubramaniam Elango, the Mr. Balasubramaniam ElangoChief Executive Chief Executive (US Operations) of Bank of Baroda left (US Operations) of Bank here on Thursday,July 22 for Mumbai where he will take up of Baroda has been his new assignment as Chief Group Compliance Officer of promoted as Chief Group the Bank of Baroda at the Corporate office. Compliance Officer at the In a brief conversation with The Indian Panorama, he Corporate office in Mumbai. spoke about the challenges contd on page 40 THE INDIAN PANORAMA EDITORIAL FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 02 -: GUEST COMMENT :-

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja Dealing with denial: On playing VICE PRESIDENT: Chitagam Saluja CHIEF EDITOR: Prof Indrajit S. Saluja down the COVID-19 tragedy CONSULTING EDITOR : Deepak Dwidedi, Chairman, Bhaskar Group, Delhi India must not play down the COVID-19 tragedy, as ASSISTANT EDITOR: Bidisha Roy that would hurt public confidence SPL. REPORTER UNO: H.S. Panaser touchy topic for the Centre and Tuesday's statement by Bharati Pravin test was necessary to count as a COVID- GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: States has been the counting of Pawar, Minister of State for Health and 19 death until the ICMR said it was not Om Parkash Malik Athe dead from COVID-19. In 2020, Family Welfare, in the Rajya Sabha, that always required. It is bewildering why DIRECTOR as the pandemic ravaged Europe and the there were no "specific reports" of India - with the third highest number of ADMINISTRATION: U.S., Health Ministry officials would deaths from States due to lack of oxygen, COVID-19 deaths globally, whose oxygen Gauri Beri incessantly argue that India had better led Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, to crisis was international news, and managed the pandemic because its say the party will move a privilege mortality figures considered an under- CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: deaths per million of population were motion against her. count - sees value in denying oxygen- comparatively lower. While factually Indeed, it is the absolute lack of shortage casualties. Counter- Baldev Singh / BJ Videos Gunjesh Desai / Masala Junction true, it was always apparent that the empathy or acknowledgement of the productively, it diminishes public faith Jay Mandal, argument was specious given the size, lived experience of many who have in the health-care system. India's Mohammad Jaffer, demographic difference and India's per watched their closest suffer and die for leadership sought to convey the SnapsIndia capita access to quality health care. But want of medical oxygen that makes the impression that the country had Mohammad Shahzad, the ferocious second wave, in April and Minister's statement appalling. It is conquered the pandemic and - chastened Zia Khan, May, characterized by the very visible technically true that while no death by the second wave - is now advising Nisha Rani scenario of hospitals being overrun, and certificate or medical record would note abundant caution, with the public Vaaho Photographers, the sick gasping for a very basic a COVID-19 patient's demise as due to messaging focused on the possibility of a Vijay Shah - Photo Journalist. necessity of medical oxygen, revealed a "lack of oxygen", and therefore not third wave, and how nearly a third of the CORRESPONDENTS : spike in excess deaths, compared to the causative, the very fact that the Centre population continues to be vulnerable as SACRAMENTO: normal death rate in previous years. moved in April-May to repurpose all its per the ICMR's fourth serology survey. Parminder S. Aujla Even though independent databases, industrial oxygen capacity into But diminishing the tragedy, especially NEW YORK : such as the CRS and State records, show producing and transporting medical in Parliament and in its official records, Chitagam large spikes in deaths, with no other grade oxygen is itself evidence that the only further erodes the Government's FRESNO: explicable cause other than COVID-19, inability to access it must be considered credibility. Tarlochan Singh the Centre continues to be in denial of as a probable cause of death. In the early (The Hindu) DALLAS: the mortal scale of the pandemic. days of the pandemic, a COVID-positive Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS LONDON Nirpal Singh Shergill Spyware for snooping SPL CORRESPONDENT DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: Chandan Singh CHANDIGARH: Digital age calls for privacy, safety Manjit Sidhu LUDHIANA: he expose of the use of the safety and security. Despite its restricted A.S. Arora, Pegasus spyware, manufactured use, the ease with which the spyware can R.P.Sharma Tby an Israeli firm - which the be installed in the phone is a matter of JAIPUR : company claims is sold only to 'vetted' concern. In 2019, WhatsApp had governments to check terrorism and informed its users about the spyware, Dr. Yashpaul Goyal crime - to conduct surveillance on and had even filed a case against the DALLAS BUREAU CHIEF & VP journalists, politicians and Israeli firm, alleging abuse of its Lovllien Kaurr businessmen, leaves many questions platform. 972-330-3139 unanswered. An international media Incidents of snooping have been [email protected] consortium had on Sunday reported that alleged even earlier, like in the case of The Indian Panorama more than 300 verified mobile phone the alleged bugging of the office of then P.O. Box No. 190067, South numbers, including those of two serving Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Richmond Hill, NY 11419, ministers, over 40 journalists, three when the Congress-backed Chandra Tel: 646-247-9458 Opposition leaders and one sitting judge, Shekhar government had collapsed at Email: besides business persons and activists in the Centre. That the report should have [email protected] India, could have been targeted for come on the eve of the beginning of the hacking through the spyware. The Monsoon session of Parliament may well DISCLAIMER Israeli company, on its part, has said it enliven the proceedings and it is for the does not operate the system that it sells Opposition to demand transparency, THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASSUMES to governments, nor does it have access accountability and safeguards to ensure NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CLAIMS MADE IN ADVERTISEMENTS. to data. It has also refused to disclose the that the privacy of citizens is protected. WE ONLY SELL SPACE. VIEWS identity of its clients. The Indian Demands have already been raised for PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER Government has also denied the PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND surveillance charge, saying that it has no to clarify the issue because of an DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE basis, raising queries over the whole 'atmosphere of fear among people'. In the VIEWS OF THE NEWSPAPER. ALL affair. digital age, the enormity of the task of RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. With smartphones increasingly being protecting privacy and safety of citizens REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IN used to conduct a range of functions, the has also dawned in no uncertain terms. WRITING FROM THE INDIAN revelation has raised question marks (Tribune, India) PANORAMA IS PROHIBITED. about the importance of digital privacy, THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 03 THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABORAD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 04 254 Indian millionaires used 'golden visa' route to UK in 12 years: Report CHINA TOPPED THE LIST AT 4,106, FOLLOWED BY RUSSIA (2,526), HONG KONG (692), THE UNITED STATES (685), PAKISTAN (283) AND KAZAKHSTAN (278) AHEAD OF INDIA

NEW YORK (TIP): A total of 254 millionaires from UK," she said. India have used the so-called "golden visa" to settle The new report by the charity, which has a remit to down in the UK through a large investment into the fight corruption within the UK and wherever the UK country since the route opened in 2008, according to a has influence, has called on the government to urgently new report released by a UK-based anti-corruption publish the findings of its review of the visas issued charity on July 12. under the category in the 2008-2015 period. Spotlight on Corruption said that Indians ranked as It includes detailed statistics on what action has been the seventh nationality of super-rich to have availed of taken on specific cases, including referrals to law the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa, adding up to 254 between 2008 enforcement, revocation of visas, and denials of and 2020. China topped the list at 4,106, followed by citizenship applications. Russia (2,526), Hong Kong (692), the United States (685), Its report warns that the golden visa regime Pakistan (283) and Kazakhstan (278) ahead of India. continues to pose a significant "national security, Saudi Arabia at 223, Turkey at 221 and Egypt at 206 corruption, and money laundering risk" to the UK complete the list of top 10 countries to have been issued For representation only despite recent reforms. the visa allowing applicants residency rights in the UK, rich individuals to acquire residency rights in the UK, "Glaring loopholes remain, including that applicant with around half the total now under review. based on a minimum of 2-million-pound investment. using 'gifted' funds to apply for a golden visa still face no "Golden visas allow wealthy individuals to buy the It is dubbed the "blind faith" period but since then the due diligence, and that the Home Office remains over- right to live in the UK if they invest in UK-registered UK Home Office tightened the norms for the category reliant on financial institutions for due diligence on companies. Individuals that invest 2 million pounds get and announced a review around three years ago of wealth invested," it warns. an immediate right to live in the UK for three years, these visas issued between 2015 and 2018. The UK Home Office said the route has been reformed followed by a two-year extension," notes the report Spotlight on Corruption claims that all 6,312 golden in the last few years to crackdown on black money and entitled 'Red Carpet for Dirty Money'. visas issued during the "blind faith" period are under that it will report on its pre-reform findings in due "Those that invest 10 million pounds can be fast- review by the Home Office for "potential national course. tracked to get indefinite leave to remain within two security risks", which amounts to half of all such visas "We reformed the Tier 1 visa route in 2015 and in 2019 years, or within three years if they invest 5 million issued overall. to crack down on dirty money and we have not ruled out pounds. From indefinite leave to remain visa holders "The UK's golden visa regime continues to pose a making further changes, if necessary," the Home Office are on a steady path, after one year, to much prized UK significant corruption, money laundering and national said in a statement. citizenship," it adds. security risk to the UK," said Susan Hawley, Executive "These changes include requiring banks to do extra Diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India on Director of Spotlight on Corruption. due diligence checks prior to opening accounts and charges of fraud and money laundering in relation to "It is alarming and deeply unfair that the government requiring applicants to provide evidence of the source the Punjab National Bank (PNB) swindle and now is becoming draconian in other parts of its of their funds. As part of our work to prevent this route fighting against being extradited to India in the High immigration policy but has yet to close major loopholes from corruption we are reviewing all Tier 1 investor Court in London, is believed to have been living in the that allow dirty money to come to the UK. The visas granted before these reforms were made, and will UK on an Investor Visa applied for in 2015. government must commission an independent review report on our findings in due course," the statement At the time, the route was relatively easier for super- of whether the regime provides any real benefit to the said. (Source : PTI)

INDIAN-AMERICAN Indian-origin first female photo INDIAN AMERICAN FAMILY DOCTORS TO PAY USD 37.5 journalist featured at the Met Museum KILLED IN MIAMI CONDO MILLION TO SETTLE COLLAPSE NEW YORK (TIP):Indian-origin Homai ALLEGATIONS OF Vyarawalla (1913-2012) commonly known by her KICKBACKS IN US pseudonym 'Dalda 13', and India's first woman WASHINGTON press photographer among 120 trailblazing (TIP): Two Indian- photographers from over 20 countries to be American doctors featured at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in and one of the New York. largest hospital The ongoing exhibition titled "The New Woman systems in the US Behind the Camera" runs till October 2021. For representation have agreed to pay Vyarawalla began work in the late 1930s and only nearly USD 37.5 retired in the early 1970s. In 2011, she was awarded Vishal Patel, 42, his wife Bhavna, 38, a dual million to settle allegations of kickbacks the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian British and U.S. citizen who was just over four for patient referrals, the Department of award of the Republic of India. Some of her months pregnant, and their one-year-old Justice said. The settlement resolves photographs on display include one of the Victoria daughter Aishani were reported dead in the horrific Champlain Towers South collapse in allegations that Prime Healthcare Terminus, Mumbai; ashes of the Mahatma Gandhi Surfside Services system overpaid for California being carried and Students at the Sir JJ School of interventional cardiologist Dr Siva Arts. There is also a photograph of Homai ATLANTA, GA (TIP): An Indian Arunasalam's physician practice and Vyarawalla photographing Ganesh Chaturthi at American family has died in the horrific surgery center because the company Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai. In 2010, the Alkazi Champlain Towers South collapse in wanted him to refer patients to its Desert Collection of Photography acquired the poignant Surfside, a few miles north of Miami Valley Hospital in Victorville, photographic archives of Homai Vyarawalla. Beach, according to local reports. The 13- California, it said. The purchase price, Homai Vyarawalla (1913-2012) 'The New Woman Behind the Camera' features story beachfront condominium collapsed commonly known by her which was substantially negotiated by pseudonym 'Dalda 13', and India's 185 photographs, photo books, and illustrated on June 24, killing Vishal Patel, 42, his Prime Healthcare Services founder and first woman press photographer is magazines by diverse photographers and wife Bhavna, 38, a dual British and U.S. CEO Dr Prem Reddy, exceeded the fair among 120 trailblazing highlights the work of the diverse "new" women citizen who was just over four months market value and was not commercially photographers from over 20 who made significant advances in modern pregnant, and their one-year-old daughter reasonable, it said. countries featured at The photography from the 1920s to the 1950s. Aishani. (Read full story at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New (Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) York. (Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABORAD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 05 INDIAN-ORIGIN WOMAN Indian-Origin Vaidehi Dongre from BEHIND BEZOS' SPACE Michigan crowned Miss India USA FLIGHT WASHINGTON (TIP): Twenty-five-year-old Indian-origin Vaidehi Dongre from Michigan was crowned Miss India USA 2021 while Arshi Lalani from Georgia was declared the first runner-up at the beauty pageant held over the weekend. Dongre, 25, graduated from the University of Michigan, majoring in international studies. She works as a business development manager with a major corporation. Sanjal Gavande was not on Amazon "I want to leave a positive lasting impact on my community founder Jeff Bezos' 10-minute space flight Tuesday, July 20 but the 30-year-old and focus on women's financial independence and literacy," engineer from Kalyan in India's Vaidehi said. Maharashtra state was on the team that She also won the 'Miss Talented' award for her flawless built his spaceship. performance of Indian classical dance Kathak. Lalani, 20, dazzled everyone with her performance and TEXAS (TIP): Indian-origin Sanjal confidence and was declared the first runner-up. She suffers Gavande was not on Amazon founder Jeff from brain tumor. Bezos' 10-minute space flight Tuesday, North Carolina's Mira Kasari was declared the second July 20 but the 30-year-old engineer from runner-up. Kalyan in India's Maharashtra state was Diana Hayden, Miss World 1997, was the chief guest and on the team that built his spaceship. chief judge for the pageant. Vaidehi Dongre from Michigan was crowned Miss India USA 2021 The world's richest person, Bezos, 57, As many as 61 contestants from 30 states participated in blasted into space on Tuesday in the New three different pageants - Miss India USA, Mrs. India USA and Started by New York-based eminent IndianAmericans Shepard rocket ship that traveled to an Miss Teen India USA. Winners of all three categories get Dharmatma and Neelam Saran under the banner of Worldwide altitude of roughly 66 miles above the complimentary tickets to travel to Mumbai to take part in Pageants around 40 years ago, Miss India USA is the longest- Earth before landing safely in West Texas worldwide pageants. running Indian pageant outside India. 10 minutes later. He was joined by three other blue- suited crew members on the flight: his INDIAN MARINER WINS USD 1 Indian American Manisha Bharti younger brother Mark Bezos, 53; American female aviation pioneer Wally MILLION IN THE UAE LUCKY DRAW appointed first CEO of Pratham USA Funk, 82; and Dutch incoming college DUBAI (TIP): An Indian mariner has won USD 1 MINNESOTA (TIP): Pratham, student Oliver Daemen, 18. one of India's largest NGOs Bezos' takeoff on Tuesday came on the providing education to children in 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon Mumbai slums, has appointed landing, which saw US astronaut Neil Indian American Manisha Bharti as Armstrong become the first person to the first Chief Executive Officer of step foot on the lunar surface. Pratham USA and Global Executive. Gavande, who joined Bezos' Blue Bharti, currently Chief of Origin space company as a systems Strategy and Programs at GHR engineer in April, was part of the team, Foundation, one of Minnesota's Manisha Bharti is the first Chief which built the New Shepard, according largest philanthropic organizations, Executive Officer of Pratham USA and to media reports. starts in her job effective September Global Executive. Shortly after the capsule that carried The latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and 2021, Pratham announced Thursday. the crew touched back down on the desert Finest Surprise draw held in Dubai on Wednesday, July Pratham's work is especially relevant at this time, according to Bharti. landscape of Van Horn, Texas, a smiling 14 - Image Credit: Supplied via Gulf News "There is such a need for the kind of grassroots, high-quality education Bezos emerged in a cowboy hat and Pratham provides with its community-based and digital platforms that are proceeded to spray an open bottle of million (Rs 7.45 crore) in a lucky draw contest in the increasingly global in scope." "I'm excited and humbled by this opportunity champagne with a small crowd of family UAE, according to a media report on Thursday, July to help shepherd and co-author Pratham's next chapter," Bharti said. "I look and friends. 15. forward to working with the global team to deepen Pratham's impact in Bezos is the second billionaire tech Ganesh Shinde, 36, based in Thane, Maharashtra, India and share its learnings to improve education around the world." titan to blast off in his own spacecraft bought the jackpot ticket on June 16 from the official Bharti, who oversees a grant portfolio within health, education and this month, following 71-year-old Virgin Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest international development at GHR Foundation, "brings more than 25 Galactic founder Richard Branson's Surprise draw website before his arrival here, the years of professional experience in global development," Pratham said. historic trip to the edge of space aboard Gulf News reported. Previously she has held senior leadership positions at FHI 360 and the the SpaceShipTwo. Shinde works as a mariner for a Brazilian Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. A mechanical engineering graduate company and every time he travels between Dubai In recent years, Pratham, which means "first" in Sanskrit, has from Mumbai University, Gavande and Rio de Janeiro there is a transit wait at Dubai. undergone tremendous growth, witnessing increased acclaim and pursued her masters from the Michigan Upon his arrival, Shinde found out that he had demand for its expertise in India and internationally, according to a Technology University in 2011. won the jackpot. Pratham press release. "The position of Chief Executive Officer and After getting a pilot's license in 2016, "It is unbelievable. I am still in shock. This is such Global Executive has been established to unify Pratham's business she applied for a space-engineering job at a great opportunity. I'm very happy and thankful to development, strategy and communications," says Deepak Raj, NASA but was rejected due to Dubai Duty Free. I love Dubai city. I hope to visit Chairman of Pratham USA. "Manisha's appointment marks a significant citizenship-related matters. soon," he told the daily. commitment by the organization to strengthen our US chapters while "She always wanted to build a Shinde said he has been regularly purchasing the enhancing our brand globally and improving alignment across regions." spaceship and that is the reason she lottery ticket for the last two years. "Manisha is ideally suited for this role," explains Madhav Chavan, Co- chose aerospace as a subject while "I want a new car, a new apartment, save money Founder and President of Pratham. "Throughout her career, she has pursuing her master's degree at for my child's education. So, the list is long. The driven change, scaled organizations and displayed a talent for bringing Michigan Technological University," her prize money will serve these purposes," he told the people together-invaluable assets for helping shape Pratham's future." father Ashok Gavande, who retired from newspaper. Pratham CEO Dr. Rukmini Banerji echoes the enthusiasm: "We are the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal The Millennium Millionaire lucky draw started in delighted to have someone of Manisha's caliber joining us at this pivotal corporation, told India Today. 1999 and Shinde is the 181st Indian national to win moment for our organization. "Our India and US teams have always Her mother Surekha, who worked with above USD 1 million at the contest. Indian nationals worked very closely with one another, but this was particularly true MTNL, said, "People told us that she is a account for the greatest number of ticket sales at the during COVID. Together, we can go from strength to strength while at the girl, so why has she opted for mechanical Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lucky same time supporting the growth of our international work. engineering? (Read full story at draw, the daily reported. (Source: PTI) (Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY/ NJ/CT FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 06 Indian American Night Organized community leaders who made a significant stride through these unprecedented times. Several distinguished community leaders, students and achievers were honored by Special Citations - namely Mukesh Modi, Beena Kothari, Dr. Jag Kalra, Deepa Goyal, Priya Suri, Ankur Sahani, Anika Tolat and Hardev Singh. Nassau County executive Hon. Laura Curran shared valuable county resources Suhag Mehta, Rizwan Qureshi, Farrah Mozawalla, Deepa Goyal, Indu Jaiswal, Priya Suri, Mohinder Singh Taneja, Senator Todd Kaminsky, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, and information as we move Mukesh Modi, Dr Jag Kalra, Bobby Kumar Kalotee, Beena Kothari, Deepak Bansal, Anika Tolat, along post difficult times. Neeru Bhamri, Roopam Maini, Jasbir Jay Singh Fascinating dancers, melodious singers and Bollywood performers coordinated by Jyoti Gupta and Indu Gajwani rocked the event. Graceful young Bollywood dancers, choreographed by Manik Malhotra, Jyotika Patel, Shilpa Mithaiwala, young table player and melodious Performers singers namely Kiran Arora, Mitchel Johnson, LONG ISLAND, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive Kulbhooshan Sharma Laura Curran along with Indian American Forum under portrayed true Indian the leadership of Founding Member Dr. Bobby K. American Culture - Home Honorees with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Senator Kaminsky and Community Leaders Kalotee and Chairwoman Indu Jaiswal brought the away from home. community together, on July 11, to celebrate "Indian Several community leaders and IAF Board Members generously covered by several print and TV media. American Night" at the Eisenhower Park. graced the event - to name a few Mohinder Taneja, Jasbir Additional information can be found at Chaired by Beena Kothari & Co-chaired and Emceed (Jay) Singh, Vijay Goswami, Dr. Bhavani Srinivasan, www.indianamericanforum.org. by Flora Parekh, the event honored distinguished Rizwan Qureshi and many more. The event was (Based on a press release by Indu Jaiswal) ‘In death, Fr. Stan Swamy’s voice is even stronger’ - Father Noby Ayyaneth

NEW YORK (TIP): "Living Stan was a nobleman, but the departed Stan is unstoppable and his voice on behalf of the poor and the downtrodden is even stronger and will resonate it throughout history," said Father Noby Ayyaneth of the Malankara Catholic Diocese of North America condoling the death of Father Stan Swamy at a remembrance meeting organized under the banner of Indo-US Democracy Foundation in Floral Park, New York. Jesus Christ was a master humanitarian, and Fr. Stan was following in his master's footsteps. For him, suffering was not a tragedy in the face of injustice and as he could not be a silent spectator". Amir Rashid, Rev. Wilson Jose, Rev. P.M. Thomas, Rev. Fr. John Mohinder Singh Gilzian, Father Noby Ayyaneth, Dr. Surinder Mr. George Abraham, Executive Director of the Thomas, Father Noby Ayyaneth, George Abraham Malhotra, George Abraham India-US Democracy Foundation, welcomed the gathering and stated 'it is a dark day for democracy in Panorama Newspaper, said Father Stan Swamy was a best to uplift the neglected ones by a caste system that is India and Father Stan Swamy's detention, treatment in frail and weak man physically but strong morally and in place over centuries. Jesus said, love your enemies prison and death is a blot on the nation's consciousness spiritually to carry on with his work on behalf of the and pray for those who persecute you, and Fr. Stan's life and a travesty of justice. He expressed his weaker sections of society. As Indian Americans, we exemplified those principles. During the freedom disappointment that in today's India, the presumption must demand our politicos to speak out when struggle, Mahatma Gandhi was jailed many times by of innocence is becoming a thing of the past. India is authorities target the poor and downtrodden in India. the British authorities. However, they respected his about to celebrate its 75th Independence Day, and our UAPA is a draconian law that the Supreme Court should ideals and made sure no harm happened to him. Sadly founding fathers built democratic institutions that have reviewed, and it is a shame that an innocent man today, the Government of India lacks even that basic stood the test of time and protected democracy, had to pay with his life this way. level of humanity in the treatment of its own citizens! freedom, individual liberty,and equal justice under law. Pastor Wilson Jose, Pastor of the Grace International Father John Thomas of Orthodox Church pondered However, these institutions are increasingly under Church in Mineola, said while we have gathered here to what it would be like if any one of us would be in Fr. attack and are being diminished. Today, anyone who celebrate Father Stan's life, we would like to express our Stan's shoes. Will we get intimidated or pull back? dares to criticize the authorities is in danger of being indignation as Pravasis, the way the political leaders Father Stan's life is a testament to all of us and should termed anti-national. and the judiciary treated him in India. Father Stan inspire us to stand up and fight for what is right. Professor Indrajit Saluja, Publisher of Indian represented Christ's teachings to its core and did his CONTD ON PAGE 7 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 0NY/ NJ/CT FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 07 Indian Army Veterans organize Webinar on Moral Development BY H.S. PANASER NEW YORK (TIP): A webinar on Moral development was organized by Army veterans in India. Aim was to create an awareness amongst the people and contribute to practical application. It is time to implement and channelize our energy into forming good habits. There is a need to develop Moral Infrastructure. We have all heard of Physical and Mental Infrastructures. 'Moral Infrastructure' is a new term but had Maj Gen K Eswaran been existing in some form and has a student acquires both knowledge and gradually eroded. This needs to be built wisdom as one moves on, in life. Even as up again keeping in tune with the per our scriptures a student gets only modern times. Since most of it is one fourth of the total learning from his intangible, the intellectuals have to come teachers, while the rest, he picks up on together to apply themselves to evolve a his own where the teacher becomes only Participants Holistic, 'Inside Out' approach from a facilitator. on how to build up Moral Infrastructure organization and the Nation for overall 'Womb to Tomb'. I attended the webinar Mr Bharat spoke on 'The Role of the in the country. He covered the entire life good. which had four eminent speakers. Lt Triad- 'Parent Teacher and Women' in of a person from Womb to Tomb There was a tremendous response Gen SRR. Aiyengar, Col (Dr) VRK the holistic development of Moral including various stages of birth, school, from the audience since it is very rare Prasad, Shri Bharath Madhavan and infrastructure of the Nation'. He said - college, career and retirement. He also that people speak openly about integrity, Maj Gen K Eswaran. Maata, Pitaa, Guru, Deyvam", is a saying spoke about how the three contributors honesty and Moral values. It is a small The topics covered were as under: that is deeply ingrained in every Indian's to the nation building that is Citizen, step indeed in the right direction. The mind. Mother comes first, then the organizations and the government Moderator, Miss Anuradha carried the Morals, Ethics, Values and Moral father, then the teacher and only then together can make a difference. He also show on her shoulders by handling the Intelligence, in which Gen Aiyengar comes God. This shows the level of urged people to have a dream to die for speakers and the audience. Her stressed on Moral Intelligence' and its importance that our ancient seers have and work towards it. He suggested ways intelligent quotes and experience from relevance in the overall moral kept for the hierarchy of influencers in to go about by changing your attitude the past smoothly dovetailed into the development. Moral Intelligence is the our lives. The role of the mother is the and forgetting your past. He suggested subject stole everyone's heart. central intelligence for all humans. It is most essential. Apart from carrying the that Indian armed Forces are great The event was sponsored by 'Help and so because it directs all other forms of child in her womb, she plays the most motivators for a diverse country like Serve Public Charitable Trust.' Gen K intelligence to do something worthwhile. important role in imparting the right India and appealed to all the citizens that Eswaran is the Founder and Trustee of Speaking on 'Value based education values and skills for her child. It is said, 'Till the time we have the Armed forces the same and convenor of this meeting. I (VBE) and its Impact on Moral "Home is the first school", our parents and a soldier sacrificing his life, we have known him since the school days. development and challenges in practical are our first teachers, and we learn should not do anything that is NOT in He has always been a strong proponent of application', Col Prasad stated that 'No values, culture, habits, relationships, the interest of the nation'. That is the moral values, ethics and character coin will have any value if any side is sharing and caring and many other least we can do to become worthy of this building even while serving in the Army. missing or blank'. Our education system things that build our personality. sacrifice'. He has continued his crusade even after should be as much value based as it is Lastly, Gen Eswaran gave very He requested all to align their personal retirement. The webinar is on YouTube knowledge based as with the right values practical and down to earth suggestions interest with that of the society, @ https://youtu.be/gpzqTdryZbo

CONTD FROM PAGE 6 Dr. Anna George, President of the Indian Nurses' Association in New York, called Father Stan Swamy's ‘In death, Fr. Stan Swamy’s voice is imprisonment and death cruel and unusual even stronger’ - Father Noby Ayyaneth punishment. She asked for raising our collective voices to stop this from happening again. Father P.M. Thomas, Vicar-in-charge of Marthoma Mr. Koshy Thomas, who ran for the NYC Council from Church in Queens Village, said Father Stan's passing District 23, expressed his sorrow, and asked authorities had created a big void, and each of us has a role to play to protect activists such as Father Stan while in continuing his work. He asked not to be discouraged respecting the human rights of every citizen in India but to continue the fight until the truth is revealed. regardless of their religion or caste. Mr. Amir Rashid, Director at NYPD who hails from Mr. John Joseph, the Vice-President of the Indian Bihar, described the hardships the marginalized people overseas Congress, urged not to be silent on these suffer at the powerful hands in States like Jharkhand. ongoing atrocities by the authorities. Is India a real Father Stan Swamy was the voice for the voiceless, and Prof. Indrajit Saluja, Varghese Abraham, Leela Maret democracy? He asked the participants to be more vigilant as long as this same power structure exists, these in guarding against these Human Rights abuses. injustices will continue to be tolerated. our Diaspora here, they tend to ask whether he is a Mr. Shaji Karackal, National news coordinator, Pastor Babu Thomas of IPC Hebron in Queens Hindu or a Christian, north Indian or south Indian, and Harvest TV said 'forgive us father, I am guilty and many Village reiterated the old saying that injustice such intolerance is so evident and has become part of of us are for not seeing the truth on time to come to anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Father Stan our mindset. He condoled the death of a man who your defense". Father Stan Swamy will be remembered Swamy was not a terrorist. The government knew that. dedicated his entire life to doing good but ended up as a nobleman who stood up for the poor and His only crime was he loved the poor and served them. dying in custody. marginalized. Unless we stand up and fight for our freedom and rights, Mr. Mohinder Singh Gilzian, President of the Indian Mr. George Chacko also spoke. Mr. Varhgese our world will be a diminished place to live. Overseas Congress, USA, said it is outrageous that a Abraham thanked everyone for their attendance and Dr. Surinder Malhotra, former President of the man who is working on behalf of the poor dies in paid tribute to the memory of this great soul, Father Indian Overseas Congress described the pathetic Government custody. The people who are responsible Stan Swamy. Mr. Shaji Ennasseril situation in India as far as caste and religion is for foisting false charges to imprison him should be (solidactionstudio.com) provided the logistics. concerned. Unlike the United States, even for a job held accountable. The UAPA act is being misused and (Based on a press release) application, they want to know your religion. Even in used against people for political reasons. THE INDIAN PANORAMA EDITORIAL FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 08 AS I SEE IT RIGHT FROM THE INCEPTION OF PARLIAMENTARY RECLAIMING DEMOCRACY DEMOCRACY IN OUR VIA VOTERS’ WHIP COUNTRY, EVERY PARTY HAS APPOINTED A WHIP TASKED WITH DISCIPLINING THE BY YOGENDRA YADAV ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES. BUT "AT THIS STAGE IN WHAT ABOUT DIRECT HISTORY, WHEN WE ARE COMMAND FROM THE EXPERIENCING VOTERS? WHY CAN'T "DEMOCRACY CAPTURE" - A CAPTURE OF DEMOCRACY THE VOTERS BYPASS THROUGH DEMOCRATIC THE PARTIES AND MEANS - THESE EXAMPLES INSTRUCT THEIR

HOLD OUT HOPE FOR THE People's Power: A mass movement like the farmers' agitation commands exceptional moral REPRESENTATIVES ON COUNTRY. THERE IS A authority and can issue a voters' whip. Photo / PTI HOW TO CONDUCT whip to its MPs and MLAs, instructing Kisan Mahapanchayats, coalition of PARLIAMENTARY SESSION them to be present on certain days and farm unions with khap panchayats, THEMSELVES IN GOING ON BUT THE PM IS vote in specified ways. The basic idea is building alliance with trade unions, the that the voters speak to the MPs and use of community langar for supporting PARLIAMENT? UNWILLING TO MAKE A MLAs through the party; hence, they agitations, extending the idea of langar STATEMENT ON THE FLOOR should not be allowed to violate its to daily-use items or even oxygen among the educated youth. Last week, commands. But what about direct cylinders - all these are innovations in some citizens started a OF THE HOUSE AND command from the voters? Why can't the democratic practices. #ThankyouModiji campaign, taking a ANSWER QUESTIONS ON voters bypass the parties and instruct Last week, there was another such photograph before Prime Minister their representatives on how to conduct innovation, not connected to the farmers' Narendra Modi's banner outside petrol MILLIONS OF DEATHS DUE themselves in Parliament? movement. Chhattisgarh's capital pumps, to highlight the rising prices of That is what the voters 'whip does. On Raipur witnessed a public hearing on the petrol and diesel. You can keep adding to TO THE SECOND COVID behalf of the farmers, the Samyukt condition of migrant workers. But this this list. WAVE. THE PEGASUS Kisan Morcha has issued a whip to all was not another jansunwai, where the At this stage in history, when we are the MPs for this Monsoon session that victims present their case to a panel of experiencing "democracy capture" - a DISCLOSURES HAVE directs them to be present in Parliament experts and judges. In this experiment, capture of democracy through OPENED OUR EYES, IF THAT for all days, to support the above the jury comprised 17 migrant workers democratic means - these examples hold mentioned demands of farmers' themselves. out hope for the country. There is a WAS NEEDED, TO THE movement on the floor of the House, not They deliberated for three days, heard parliamentary session going on but the MOCKERY OF stage a walk-out and "not allow any other from co-workers and the experts, to PM is unwilling to make a statement on business to be transacted in the House arrive at their verdict. This reversal of the floor of the House and answer CONSTITUTIONALLY till the Union Government accedes to the gaze takes the idea of public hearing questions on millions of deaths due to farmers' demands". This voters' whip forward and deepens its democratic the second Covid wave. The Pegasus GUARANTEED LIBERTIES. IN "overrides the whip issued by your character. disclosures have opened our eyes, if that THIS CONTEXT, ANDOLANS party" and those who defy it face the One of the most startling innovations was needed, to the mockery of prospect of farmers' boycott. in recent time was, of course, Shaheen constitutionally guaranteed liberties. In AND ANDOLANJIVIS HOLD It is a conceptual break, but a work in Bagh. It sprung up just when everyone this context, andolans and andolanjivis OUT HOPE FOR OUR progress on the practicalities. The thought it was impossible to raise hold out hope for our democracy. concept needs to be fleshed out in terms minority voice under this government, A historian and theorist of democracy, DEMOCRACY." of procedures for issuing the whip (who just when the discriminatory John Keane, has described these as he Samyukt Kisan Morcha's can issue it? How do we know the voters Citizenship Amendment Act seemed like instances of "monitory democracy" - decision to issue a 'voters' whip' is back it?), mechanisms for monitoring a fait accompli, just when all legitimate innovations that add instruments of Tone more democratic innovation (what exactly constitutes a violation?) forms of protest were being monitoring the health of democracy and in these dark times when formal and penalty for defiance (who criminalized. An all-women day and thus deepen its quality. He lists India as democratic institutions and practices implements it? Exactly how?). A mass night neighborhood gathering was a one of the prime examples of such are taking a downturn. Democracy is movement like the present farmers' breathtaking idea, executed to perfection democratic innovations. We must also being reclaimed on the streets just when agitation commands exceptional moral with nationalist symbolism. It combined recognize that in post-colonial the constitutional democratic apparatus authority and can issue such a whip. But defiance with pedagogy, anti-politics democracies, such innovations do not is receding. As they say, creativity the protocols of its use in normal times with deep politics, questioning of merely supplement the existing and thrives in the dark. are yet to be worked out. political authority with questioning of functional democratic institutions. They The idea behind the voters' whip is This is but one more instance of gender roles. also fill a deeper gap. Many simple, though powerful. Right from the innovation in a movement that has been These might appear like isolated constitutionally mandated democratic inception of parliamentary democracy forced to innovate all the time. Take the examples, but they are not. Just start institutions only exist on paper in our in our country, every party has very form of protest, the morchas looking around for newer ways of democracy. Newer practices like the appointed a whip tasked with outside Delhi's borders. These are not expressing democratic aspirations and voters' whip promise to fill the void left disciplining the elected representatives. traditional marches or sit-ins or you would find something every day. A by the non-functioning of such This role has a legal sanction after the squatting. Occupying miles of highway few months ago, unemployed youths in institutions. insertion of anti-defection provisions in to set up colonies defies classification. Uttar Pradesh played a prank on the Yogi (The author is the first and current National the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. Similarly, turning toll plazas into sites of government, an incident that served to president of Swaraj India) Now every party can and does issue a regular protest, organizing massive highlight the widespread unemployment THE INDIAN PANORAMA PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 09 Pegasus is India’s BY PRANESH Watergate moment PRAKASH

'IN 2013, INDIA'S CURRENT HOME Delhi were empowered to conduct interception under the Indian Telegraph Act. In 2018, nine central agencies and MINISTER WAS EMBROILED IN A one State agency were authorized to conduct intercepts CONTROVERSY DUBBED under Section 69 of the IT Act. Yet, the Intelligence Organisations Act, which restricts the civil liberties of "SNOOPGATE", WITH PHONE intelligence agency employees, only lists four agencies, while the RTI Act lists 22 agencies as "intelligence and RECORDINGS ALLEGED TO BE OF HIM security organisations established by the central SPEAKING TO THE HEAD OF AN ANTI- government" that are exempt from the RTI Act. Thus, it is unclear which entities count as intelligence and security TERRORISM UNIT TO CONDUCT agencies. COVERT SURVEILLANCE ON A YOUNG Further, a surveillance alphabet soup exists, with programmes such as CMS, TCIS, NETRA, CCTNS, and so ARCHITECT AND HER FAMILY on, none of which has been authorized by any statute, MEMBERS WITHOUT ANY LEGAL crime, espionage, etc., based on evidence from such and thus fall short of the 2017 K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, surveillance? Who is ensuring that the surveillance is which made it clear that any invasion of privacy could BASIS. THE GUJARAT GOVERNMENT necessary and proportionate? Indeed, on the contrary, only be justified if it satisfied three tests: first, the there are numerous examples of surveillance powers restriction must be by law; second, it must be necessary ADMITTED THE SURVEILLANCE, being misused for personal and political gain, and to (only if other means are not available) and proportionate INCLUDING PHONE TAPPING, BUT harass opponents. (only as much as needed); and third, it must promote a Earlier examples legitimate state interest (e.g., national security). CLAIMED IT WAS DONE ON THE BASIS In 2010, then Vice-President Hamid Ansari called for a OF A REQUEST MADE TO THE CHIEF In 2012 in Himachal Pradesh, the new government legislative basis for India's agencies, and the creation of a raided police agencies and recovered over a hundred standing committee of Parliament on intelligence to MINISTER BY THE WOMAN'S FATHER. thousand phone conversations of over a thousand people, ensure that they remain accountable and respectful of YET, NO ORDER SIGNED BY THE mainly political members, and many senior police civil liberties. In 2011, the Cabinet Secretary in a note on officials, including the Director General of Police (DGP), surveillance held that the Central Board of Direct Taxes STATE'S HOME SECRETARY - A LEGAL who is legally responsible for conducting phone taps in having interception powers was a continuing violation of NECESSITY FOR A PHONE TAP - WAS the State. a 1975 Supreme Court judgment on the Telegraph Act. In 2013, India's current Home Minister was embroiled That same year, parliamentarian Manish Tewari EVER PRODUCED." in a controversy dubbed "Snoopgate", with phone introduced a private member's Bill to bring intelligence recordings alleged to be of him speaking to the head of an agencies under a legislative framework. That Bill soon ntelligence gathering needs to be professionalized, anti-terrorism unit to conduct covert surveillance on a lapsed. In 2013, the Ministry of Defence-funded think- parliamentary oversight introduced, and liberties and young architect and her family members without any tank, the Institute for Defence and Strategic Analysis, Ilaw protected legal basis. The Gujarat government admitted the published a report, "A Case for Intelligence Reforms in "If this government ever became a tyranny,if a dictator surveillance, including phone tapping, but claimed it was India", a core recommendation of which was: "the ever took charge in this country, the technological done on the basis of a request made to the Chief Minister intelligence agencies in India must be provided a legal capacity that the intelligence community has given the by the woman's father. Yet, no order signed by the State's framework for their existence and functioning; their government could enable it to impose total tyranny, and Home Secretary - a legal necessity for a phone tap - was functioning must be under Parliamentary oversight and there would be no way to fight back because the most ever produced, and the Gujarat High Court shut down an scrutiny". careful effort to combine together in resistance to the inquiry into "Snoopgate" upon the request of the In 2018, the Srikrishna Committee on data protection government, no matter how privately it was done, is architect and her father, on the shocking basis that it "did noted that post the K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, most of within the reach of the government to know. Such is the not involve public interest". India's intelligence agencies are "potentially capability of this technology." Those words of Sen. Frank In 2009, the United Progressive Alliance government unconstitutional", since they are not constituted under a Church, who led one of two committees on intelligence swore in an affidavit in the Supreme Court that the CBDT statute passed by Parliament - the National Investigation and surveillance reform established in the aftermath of had placed Niira Radia, a well-connected PR professional, Agency being an exception. In its 2019 election manifesto, the Watergate scandal, are just as relevant in India today under surveillance due to fears of her being a foreign spy. the Indian National Congress - in what to my knowledge given the revelations of extensive surveillance - it is Yet, while they kept her under surveillance for 300 days, was a first for a national political party - called for unclear by whom, but signs point to the Indian they did not prosecute her for espionage. parliamentary oversight of intelligence agencies. government - by the use of spyware on people's phones. Post-Watergate reforms While there is much to be said about the international Non-state actors such as the Essar group, have also regulation of the unaccountable sale of spyware by been shown to engage in illegal surveillance. K.K. The legacy of the Church Committee can be seen in the shadowy entities such as the NSO Group, it is equally, if Paul, then the Governor of Meghalaya, noted fact that the Snowden revelations in 2013 did not uncover not more important to ensure that surveillance in India is complaints by telecom operators that private any spying on Opposition politicians, journalists, judges, made accountable. individuals were misusing police contacts to tap phone and human rights defenders for partisan political ends. Go easy on the salt calls of "opponents in trade or estranged spouses". What was shocking about the Snowden revelations was the extent of NSA's surveillance, the overreach of the My former colleague, Sunil Abraham, often likens There are dozens of such examples of unlawful powers provided under the PATRIOT Act, as well as the surveillance to salt. A small amount of surveillance is surveillance which seem to be for political and personal lack of sufficient checks and balances provided by the necessary for the health of the body politic, just as salt is gain and have nothing to do with national security or Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The Snowden for the body; in excess, both are dangerous. While one organized crime. Yet, there are few examples of people revelations led to meaningful reform of that court, and cannot enjoy the liberties provided under the being held legally accountable for unlawful surveillance. controversial domestic surveillance provisions of the Constitution without national security, we must equally The laws PATRIOT Act expired in 2020. remember that national security is not meaningful if it We need such reforms in India, which are aimed at comes at the cost of the very liberties such security is Currently, the laws authorizing interception and professionalizing intelligence gathering, bringing supposed to allow us to enjoy. Excessive and monitoring of communications are Section 92 of the intelligence agencies under parliamentary oversight, unaccountable surveillance imperils privacy, freedom of CrPC (for call records, etc), Rule 419A of the Telegraph making them non-partisan, and ensuring that civil thought, of speech, and has a chilling effect on people's Rules, and the rules under Sections 69 and 69B of the IT liberties and rule of law are protected. This is India's behavior, while shattering the bedrock of the rule of law Act. Indeed, it is unclear when the Telegraph Act applies Watergate moment, and the Supreme Court and upon which a constitutional liberal democracy is built. and when the IT Act applies. A limited number of Parliament should seize it. The government claims all its surveillance is agencies are provided powers to intercept and monitor. (The author was a co-founder of the Centre for Internet and authorized and justified. But then, the question arises: In 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs told Parliament Society, and is an affiliated fellow at Yale Law School's where are the prosecutions for terrorism, organized that nine central agencies and the DGPs of all States and Information Society Project) THE INDIAN PANORAMA OPINION FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 10 Afghans continue to be at BY VAPPALA the receiving end BALACHANDRAN "RIEDEL HAS REMINDED THE US THAT IT HAD MADE 'MANY MISTAKES' IN AFGHANISTAN BY NOT PAYING ATTENTION AFTER THE SOVIETS LEFT AND ALLOWING IT TO DESCEND INTO A 'FAILED' STATE, PERMITTING THE TALIBAN AND AL-QAEDA TO ENTER THAT VACUUM. RIEDEL BLAMED FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH FOR TAKING HIS 'EYE OFF THE BALL' IN AFGHANISTAN AFTER THE 2001 US INVASION AND Power vacuum in Afghanistan after US troop withdrawal will spawn terror

LETTING OSAMA BIN LADEN defeat al-Qaeda" strategy. However, Afghanistan, which grounded the State Department and the CIA over ESCAPE INTO PAKISTAN." Riedel did not agree. He said that Joe Afghan air force and encouraged Najibullah. Initially, the State Biden, who inherited "a terrible deal defections, which affected the Afghan Department's special envoy to n July 17, Bruce Riedel, formerly of from Trump's feckless negotiators" had army too. Afghanistan Edmund McWilliams had the CIA and now at Brookings, "failed to engage with Prime Minister Senior journalist Edward A Gargan differed with CIA's Station Chief Milton Owarned that the power vacuum in Imran Khan", which was a mistake. This reproduced Najibullah's text of appeal to Bearden over Najibullah's fate. The CIA Afghanistan after the US troop withdrawal is because Pakistani generals "will be the US in The New York Times. wanted him to go, as desired by will adversely affect India by spawning more hubristic and dangerous than Najibullah's tone was premonitory: "If Pakistan's ISI. Milton Bearden started terrorism. Similarly, The New York Times ever", as Pakistan is the winner "again" fundamentalism comes to Afghanistan, resenting "interference" by the State (July 15) reported Chinese fears of in Afghanistan, by outlasting two war will continue for many more years… Department over their turf. insecurity in the region after the killing of superpowers. Afghanistan will turn into a center of In Washington DC, this rift between nine Chinese workers in a 'Belt & Road' Riedel reminded America that world smuggling for narcotic drugs. the CIA and the State Department was hydroelectric project in Dasu, Pakistan's Washington DC had made 'many Afghanistan will be turned into a center carried higher by the then CIA Deputy Northwest, due to a suspected explosion. mistakes' in Afghanistan by not paying for terrorism." However, none in Director Thomas Twetten and Peter Riedel had issued a similar warning on any attention after the Soviets left, Washington DC listened. Tomsen, State Department's new special April 27, 2021, by reminding President allowing it to descend into a 'failed' state, Najibullah also echoed the then envoy to the Afghan Resistance. Robert Joe Biden of what President Barack permitting the Taliban and al-Qaeda to Secretary of State James Baker's Kimmitt, Under Secretary for Political Obama had said in his memoir A enter that vacuum. Riedel blamed former statement that Islamic fundamentalism Affairs, told The New York Times Promised Land: "The Riedel report made President George W Bush for taking his had posed a significant threat to regional (January 3, 1991) that Secretary of State one thing clear: Unless Pakistan stopped "eye off the ball" in Afghanistan after the stability: "You may think that the Central Jim Baker had wanted to "coax the rebels sheltering the Taliban, our efforts at 2001 US invasion and letting Osama bin Asian republics are significant for the and the Najibullah regime into long-term stability in Afghanistan were Laden escape into Pakistan. United States of America… That's right. democratic elections", but that "they bound to fail." In my opinion, a bigger mistake was But I must say that the strategic and (meaning CIA) are just bucking policy." What was this Riedel report? In made in 1992. This was after the failed political significance of Afghanistan is However, during that period, Texas February 2009, Obama chose Riedel to coup d'état in the Soviet Union in August much more than these republics. If Congressman Charlie Wilson, member, chair a White House Review to 1991 and eventual disintegration. In Afghanistan is lost and is turned into a US House of Representatives' synthesize suggestions from September that year, three Baltic states center of fundamentalism, you will lose Appropriations Sub-Committee for heavyweights like Richard Holbrooke, seceded and declared their the Central Asian republics." Defense, was exercising special envoy to Afghanistan and independence. A limited 'Belovezha' During this period, even King Zahir disproportionate influence over Afghan Pakistan, Gen David H Petraeus, Central accord signed on December 8, 1991, was Shah's US-based representatives had operations. It resulted in other voices Command Chief, and Admiral Michael G modified by the December 21 Alma Ata appealed to the State Department and the being ignored. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Protocol in Kazakhstan, creating the CIA that the retention of Najibullah in Wilson regretted this later. An article Staff, before the next NATO summit. Commonwealth of Independent States Afghanistan was very necessary as he in The World, a public radio and podcast In a joint press conference at the White (CIS) by Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, was the only Afghan leader who would be programme, on February 11, 2010, said House on March 27, 2009, Riedel and Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, able to hold the country together, that Wilson, to the end of his life, Holbrooke outlined Obama's strategy for Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, obstruct the jihadis from coming into regretted that "more wasn't done to NATO presence in Afghanistan: "To Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Western power and prevent Afghanistan's stabilize the country" and "the moderate, disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qaeda, powers, including the United States, splintering. They even conveyed that pro-Royalist factions in the resistance and to ensure that their safe havens in recognized these independent countries. Najibullah should be accepted by the US, were ruthlessly suppressed by more Afghanistan and Pakistan cannot On March 9, 1992, President just as it had recognized the CIS leaders, extreme Islamic militants on our side." threaten the United States anymore." Mohammad Najibullah made a direct who were mostly authoritarian. These 'regrets' of 'mistakes' are not They added that the US exit strategy appeal to the United States through The Unfortunately, the rivalry between the going to help the hapless Afghans now would depend on that. New York Times to help him in State Department and the CIA prevented who continue to be the victims of Biden's White House address on April maintaining stability in Afghanistan. this from happening. external interference. 14, 2021, also claimed that they had This was after President Boris Yeltsin Steve Coll, in his book The Ghost Wars, (Vappala Balachandran is an author and achieved the "disrupt, dismantle and stopped all direct assistance to vividly records the clashes between the columnist) THE INDIAN PANORAMA SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 11 'You have only your ex to blame': RAIN-RELATED INCIDENTS KILLS 14 Maryam Sharif and Jemima Goldsmith PEOPLE, INJURES 26 Twitter spat post Imran Khan’s remark OTHERS IN

LAHORE (TIP): Pakistani Muslim PAKISTAN League (Nawaz) vice-president Maryam PESHAWAR (TIP): At least 14 Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Prime people were killed, and 26 others Minister Imran Khan’s former wife injured in rain-related incidents in Jemima Goldsmith were engaged in a Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Twitter battle. province in the last 24 hours, officials The controversy started when Imran said on Thursday. Khan took a shot at former prime The Provincial Disasters minister Nawaz Sharif attending his Management Authority (PDMA) said grandson Junaid’s polo match in the UK that incessant monsoon rain stuck while he was there in 2019 for medical various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa treatment. and inundated low-lying areas in the Responding to Imran Khan’s remarks province's Dera Ismail Khan, Hazara about her son, Maryam Sharif in a rally and Malakand divisions and resulted in PoK said that Khan’s children were in the complete damage to four houses being “raised in the lap of Jews”. and partial damage to 21 others. “My kids are “being raised in the lap of “Houses were damaged due to the the Jews,” announced Maryam Sharif continuous monsoon rain that struck today.” She went on to add, “I left Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the Pakistan in 2004 after a decade of anti- death of 14 people and injuries to 26 semitic attacks by the media and others in the last one day,” a senior politicians (weekly death threats and official from the PDMA said. protests outside my house). But still, it that Jemima should blame her ex — a better things to do and say but if your ex The respective district continues,” she tweeted. reference to Imran Khan. “I have drags in families of others out of spite, administrations in the province have In response, Maryam Nawaz Sharif absolutely no interest in you, your sons, others will have nastier things to say.You geared up relief and rescue activities said that she has no interest in her and or your personal lives because I have have only your ex to blame.” (TNS) in areas affected by the monsoon rains and issued necessary travel advisory for the tourists, the official said. — PTI FORMER PAKISTANI Taliban now control about half DIPLOMAT’S DAUGHTER 2 AIRPLANES MURDERED IN ISLAMABAD of Afghan district centre COLLIDE AT DUBAI'S ISLAMABAD (TIP): A former KABUL (TIP): The Taliban militant Pakistani diplomat’s daughter has been group now controls a total of 212, or MAIN AIRPORT; NO murdered here, according to a media roughly half of Afghanistan's 419 report on Wednesday, just days after a district centres, a top US General said. INJURIES major diplomatic row broke out between "Strategic momentum appears to be DUBAI (TIP): Two passenger jets Pakistan and Afghanistan over the sort of with the Taliban," Xinhua news from low-cost carrier FlyDubai and alleged abduction of the daughter of agency quoted General Mark Milley, Bahrain-based Gulf Air collided with Afghanistan’s Ambassador in chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, each other on the taxiway at Dubai Islamabad. Noor Mukadam, 27, daughter as saying at a press conference at the International Airport early Thursday of Shaukat Mukadam, was found dead in Pentagon on Wednesday. "There's a morning, though authorities reported the Capital’s upscale Sector F-7/4 area on possibility of a complete Taliban no injuries in the incident. Tuesday, Dawn newspaper reported. takeover, or the possibility of any FlyDubai said one of its Boeing 737- Mukadam has in the past served as number of other scenarios," Milley said. 800s heading to Kyrgyzstan found itself Pakistan’s ambassador to South Korea "I don't think the end game is yet affected by ”a minor incident" and and Kazakhstan. Noor was killed after written. A negative outcome, a Taliban forced to return to the stand. It said being shot at, the daily quoted the police as automatic takeover, is not a foregone passengers took a later flight, which saying. A friend of Noor has been arrested conclusion." While the militants are yet departed six hours later. in connection to the murder, police said. to capture any of the country's 34 “FlyDubai will work with the “A man named Zahir Jaffer, who was provincial capitals, they are pressuring authorities to investigate the incident,” allegedly involved in the murder, was about half of them, said Milley. the airline said, adding that the arrested on the spot and taken to the Afghan security forces are collision damaged a wingtip on one of police station,” Samaa TV quoted the consolidating their positions to protect the aircraft. Islamabad police as saying. The killing those major urban centres including Gulf Air said one its aircraft “was comes as a storm brews over the safety Kabul, he said. While "strategic impacted on the tail by an aircraft of of diplomatic missions and its momentum appears to be with the another airline.” Gulf Air did not personnel in Pakistan. Taliban" right now, a lot could happen identify the aircraft involved, but said On July 16, Silsila Alikhil, the 26-year- over the rest of the summer, he added. it was “working to reconnect all the old daughter of Afghanistan’s "We're going to find out, the levels of formal end to the US military mission in passengers to their final destinations.” ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah violence, does it go up, does it stay the Afghanistan for August 31, days ahead of Gulf Air flies passengers from Dubai Alikhil, was briefly abducted from same, there's the possibility of his original September 11 deadline. US International Airport onto its hub at Islamabad and tortured, the negotiated outcome still out there, Central Command said last week over 95 Bahrain International Airport in Afghanistan Foreign office said in a there's the possibility of a Taliban per cent of the withdrawal hads been Manama. Dubai International Airport, statement last week. The incident takeover (and) any other number of completed. More than 2,400 US troops the world's busiest airport for triggered a major diplomatic row scenarios." The Afghan provinces have were killed in Afghanistan over the past international travel before the between the two neighbouring nations, been the scene of heavy battles between two decades, with 20,000 wounded, coronavirus pandemic, said the which are coping with the resurgence of Taliban and security forces since the according to the Pentagon. collision forced them to shut down one the Taliban as the US and NATO reach start of withdrawal of the US-led forces Estimates show that over 66,000 of its two runways for two hours. It the final phase of their troop pull-out from the war-torn country on May 1. Afghan troops have been killed, and over said operations were not affected by the operation. PTI US President Joe Biden has set a 2.7 million people were displaced. IANS closure. — AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA US FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 12 Trump inaugural committee head accused of being UAE agent

The indictment goes to the heart of the April 2018 interview by law enforcement. the "President-Elect" and "the President" US' long-time close relationship with the The UAE, which hosts thousands of US - it said Barrack boasted that he had been UAE and directly ties its de facto ruler, troops and aircraft on the Arabian a 30-year partner of Trump and could Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Peninsula, did not respond to requests help the UAE gain US influence. bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Barrack's for comment on Wednesday on the "The defendants repeatedly capitalized charges. indictment. on Barrack's friendships and access to a Besides conspiracy, Barrack was At an initial hearing in Los Angeles candidate who was eventually elected charged with obstruction of justice and federal court, Barrack's lawyer, Ronak D President, high-ranking campaign and making multiple false statements during Desai, agreed that his client could government officials, and the American a June 2019 interview with federal remain detained until a hearing next media to advance the policy goals of a agents. Also charged in a seven-count Monday after prosecutors submitted foreign government without disclosing indictment were Matthew Grimes, 27, of written arguments saying he should be their true allegiances," Acting Assistant Aspen, Colorado, who is a former denied bail as a risk to flee. Attorney General Mark Lesko said. executive at Barrack's company, and US Magistrate Judge Patricia Donahue Barrack has denied wrongdoing. Rashid al Malik, 43, a businessman from called Grimes a "serious risk of flight" "Barrack has made him voluntarily the United Arab Emirates, who, and also ordered him detained pending a available to investigators from the Tom Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, prosecutors said, acted as a conduit to hearing on Monday. outset. He is not guilty and will be was among three men charged in federal court in Brooklyn, New York that nation's rulers. Attorney Michael Freedman, pleading not guilty," a spokesperson said. One of Trump's close personal friends representing Grimes, said his client had Emirati officials were not identified by NEW YORK (TIP): The chair of for decades, Barrack is the latest in a no criminal history,no longer worked for name either, though details in the former President Donald Trump's 2017 long line of the former president's Barrack's company and didn't have the indictment link back to Sheikh inaugural committee was arrested on associates to face criminal charges, access investigators alleged he once had. Mohammed. The crown prince also Tuesday on charges alleging that he including his former campaign chair, his "He is a fairly low-level individual in found himself entangled in special secretly conspired to influence US policy former deputy campaign chair, his all of this," Freedman said. counsel Robert Mueller's report on to benefit the United Arab Emirates, former chief strategist, his former Neither man entered a plea. Russian interference in America's 2016 even while he was seeking a position as national security adviser, his former Barrack raised USD 107 million for election. an American diplomat. personal lawyer and his company's long- Trump's inaugural celebration, which Prosecutors said Barrack also Tom Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, time chief financial officer. was scrutinized both for its lavish provided UAE government officials with California, was among three men Barrack and Grimes were arrested in spending and for attracting numerous sensitive information about charged in federal court in Brooklyn, Southern California while al Malik was foreign officials and businesspeople developments within the Trump New York, with acting as unregistered at large, believed to be living somewhere looking to lobby the new administration. administration - including how senior foreign agents as they tried to influence in the Middle East, authorities said. In While the indictment made no US officials felt about a years-long US policy on the UAE's behalf while court papers, prosecutors said al Malik allegations of wrongdoing by the boycott of Qatar conducted by the UAE Trump was running in 2016 and later was living in Los Angeles for years inaugural committee, or by Trump - who and other Middle Eastern countries. while he was president. before fleeing the US three days after an was referenced only as "the Candidate," (Agencies)

WEBSITES OF AIRLINES, BANKS, TECH COMPANIES IRS READIES NEARLY 4 MILLION REFUNDS FOR BACK ONLINE AFTER BRIEF GLOBAL OUTAGE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OVERPAYMENTS Zomato also reported impact due to the outage WASHINGTON (TIP): The Internal ● Several airlines, banks and technology Revenue Service announced, July 13, it will websites were coming back online on Thursday issue another round of refunds this week to afternoon after a brief outage, the third such nearly 4 million taxpayers who overpaid their widespread incident noted in just a span of two taxes on unemployment compensation months, raising alarms across social media. received last year. average is $1,265, which means some will ● Websites of Delta Air Lines, Costco The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, receive more and some will receive less. Wholesale Corp , American Express and Home which became law in March, excluded up to Most taxpayers need not take any action Depot were down, displaying domain name $10,200 in 2020 unemployment compensation and there is no need to call the IRS. However, system (DNS) service errors. from taxable income calculations. The if, as a result of the excluded unemployment ● Popular restaurant aggregator Zomato also exclusion applied to individuals and married compensation, taxpayers are now eligible for reported impact due to the outage. The company couples whose modified adjusted gross deductions or credits not claimed on the tweeted. "Our app is down, due to a widespread income was less than $150,000. original return, they should file a Form 1040- Akamai outage. Our teams are working to ensure all orders placed are Refunds by direct deposit will begin July 14 X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax delivered asap." and refunds by paper check will begin July 16. Return. NEW YORK (TIP): Cloud services provider Akamai Technologies had given The IRS previously issued refunds related to Taxpayers should file an amended an alert on its "Edge DNS" service incident, noting a "partial outage" on its unemployment compensation exclusion in return if they: website. May and June, and it will continue to issue did not submit a Schedule 8812 with the "We have implemented a fix for this issue, and based on current observations, refunds throughout the summer. original return to claim the Additional Child the service is resuming normal operations," it said later in a tweet. To ease the burden on taxpayers, the IRS Tax Credit and are now eligible for the credit Oracle Corp said it was monitoring the global issue related to a cloud-based has been reviewing the Forms 1040 and after the unemployment compensation DNS solution provider impacting access to many internet resources, including 1040SR that were filed prior to the law's exclusion. its own cloud services. enactment to identify those people who are did not submit a Schedule EIC with the DNS is a service that translates readable domain names to machine readable due an adjustment. For taxpayers who original return to claim the Earned Income IP addresses, connecting it to a server and delivering the requested page on the overpaid, the IRS will either refund the Tax Credit (with qualifying dependents) and user's phone or laptop. overpayment, apply it to other outstanding are now eligible for the credit after the In June, multiple outages hit social media, government and news websites taxes or other federal or state debts owed. unemployment compensation exclusion. across the globe, with some reports pointing to a glitch at U.S.-based cloud For this round, the IRS identified are now eligible for any other credits computing service providers. approximately 4.6 million taxpayers who may and/or deductions not mentioned below. About 3,500 users reported issues with Airbnb's website, while nearly 1,500 be due an adjustment. Of that number, Make sure to include any required forms or Home Depot users reported problems, according to outage tracking website approximately 4 million taxpayers are schedules. (Read full story at Downdetector. ( Agencies) expected to receive a refund. The refund www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA US FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 13 Indians to benefit from Canada's family reunification program 30,000 ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS AGAINST ANNUAL INTAKE OF 10,000 UNDER PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM

TORONTO (TIP): A record number of they will be the major beneficiaries of during the Covid lockdown towards their 40,000 immigrant families will be the programme. income. This will ensure that applicants allowed to sponsor their parents and Applications can be submitted online are not penalized for lost income during grandparents to bring them to Canada in over a two-week period, starting the pandemic. 2021. September 20. Unveiling the programme, Canadian This means 30,000 additional Using the random selection process, Immigration Minister Marco E.L. record number of sponsors to apply, and applications will be accepted as against those whose applications are accepted Mendicino said, "The importance of by adjusting our requirements to adapt the annual intake of 10,000 under the would be allowed to bring their parents family has never been clearer than to the current times, we are once again Parents and Grandparents Programme and grandparents to Canada. during the pandemic. That is why we are proving our commitment to helping (PGP), which is aimed at family Since the sponsors have to show a delivering on our commitment to help Canadian families stay together, and reunification. certain minimum income requirement, more families reunite in Canada. thrive together." Since Indo-Canadians are one of the the Canadian government has allowed "By strengthening the Parents and (Source: IANS) fastest growing communities in Canada, them to include state benefits received Grandparents Programme, inviting a

US EASES TRAVEL IRS: Families receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments RECOMMENDATIONS ON INDIA AS COVID CASES FALL can now update their direct deposit information The US has lowered its travel advisory for India from the whether they are enrolled to receive make this choice will still receive the highest Level 4, meaning no their payments by direct deposit. rest of their Child Tax Credit as a lump If so, it will list the full bank routing sum when they file their 2021 federal travel, to Level 3, which urges number and the last four digits of their income tax return next year. citizens to reconsider it account number. This is the account that To stop all payments starting in will receive their July 15 payment, and if August and the rest of 2021, they must they don't change the account, all future unenroll by Aug. 2, 2021. payments will go there as well. For more information about the Next, if they choose, they can change unenrollment process, including a the bank account receiving the payment schedule of deadlines for each monthly Image for representation only starting with the Aug. 13 payment. They payment, see Topic J of the Child Tax can do that by updating the routing Credit FAQs on IRS.gov. WASHINGTON (TIP): The US has number and account number and Who should unenroll? lowered its travel advisory for India WASHINGTON (TIP): The Internal indicating whether it is a savings or from the highest Level 4, meaning no Revenue Service, on June 30, upgraded a checking account. Note that only one Instead of receiving these advance travel, to Level 3, which urges citizens key online tool to enable families to account number is permitted for each payments, some families may prefer to to reconsider it, amidst a drop in the quickly and easily update their bank recipient-that is, the entire payment wait until the end of the year and receive number of Covid deaths and account information so they can receive must be direct deposited in only one the entire credit as a refund when they infections in the country. their monthly Child Tax Credit payment. account. file their 2021 return. The Child Tax India recorded 30,093 new The bank account update feature was How to switch from paper check to Credit Update Portal enables these coronavirus infections, the lowest in added to the Child Tax Credit Update families to quickly and easily do that. 125 days, taking the total tally of Covid Portal, available only on IRS.gov. Any direct deposit The unenroll feature can also be cases to 3,11,74,322, according to the updates made by Aug. 2 will apply to the If the Update Portal shows that a helpful to any family that no longer Union Health Ministry data updated Aug. 13 payment and all subsequent family is eligible to receive payments but qualifies for the Child Tax Credit or on Tuesday. monthly payments for the rest of 2021. not enrolled to receive direct deposits, believes they will not qualify when they The death toll climbed to 4,14,482 Families will receive their July 15 they will receive a check each month. If file their 2021 return. This could happen with 374 daily fatalities, the lowest in payment by direct deposit in the bank they want to switch to receiving their if, for example: 111 days, while the active cases have account currently on file with the IRS. payments by direct deposit, they can use Their income in 2021 is too high to declined to 4,06,130, the lowest in 117 Those who are not enrolled for direct the tool to add their bank account qualify them for the credit. days. deposit will receive a check. The IRS information. They do that by entering Someone else (an ex-spouse or another When last month's advisory was encourages people without current bank their bank routing number and account family member, for example) qualifies to issued, India was struggling with a account information to use the tool to number and indicating whether it is a claim their child or children as second wave of the pandemic with update their information so they can get savings or checking account. dependents in 2021. more than 3,00,000 daily new the payments sooner. The IRS urges any family receiving Their main home was outside of the coronavirus cases being reported. The IRS also urges people to be on the checks to consider switching to direct United States for more than half of 2021. Hospitals in many parts of the lookout for scams related to the Child deposit. With direct deposit, families can What is the Child Tax Credit Update country were reeling under a shortage Tax Credit. People who need to update access their money more quickly. Direct of medical oxygen and beds. their bank account information should deposit removes the time, worry and Portal? The US also eased travel go directly to the IRS.gov site and not expense of cashing a check. In addition, The Child Tax Credit Update Portal is recommendations on Pakistan from click on links received by email, text or direct deposit eliminates the chance of a a secure, password-protected tool, Level 4 to Level 3. phone. lost, stolen or undelivered check. available to any eligible family with The improvement of the travel How to update direct deposit Families can stop payments anytime internet access and a smart phone or advisories for India and Pakistan by computer. It is designed to enable them to the State Department on Monday information Even after payments begin, families manage their Child Tax Credit accounts. comes in an acknowledgment of the First, families should use the Child can stop all future monthly payments if improving Covid pandemic situation Tax Credit Update Portal to confirm they choose. They do that by using the (Read full story at in the region. their eligibility for the payments. If unenroll feature in the Child Tax Credit www.theindianpanorama.news) (Read full story at eligible, the tool will also indicate Update Portal. Eligible families who www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 14 Centre must give a Pegasus row: Storm in categorical response to Pegasus row: House, Opp says Justice B N democracy in crisis Srikrishna NEW DELHI (TIP): The row over NEW DELHI (TIP): Retired Supreme Court judge an alleged surveillance operation Justice B N Srikrishna, who authored the first draft using the Pegasus spyware rocked of the data protection bill in 2018, says the Narendra Parliament as the Opposition and Modi government should probe the alleged phone some parties friendly to the ruling hacking of ministers, politicians, activists and coalition, seeking answers from the journalists, and also explicitly state if any of its government, disrupted proceedings agencies uses Israeli military-grade spyware in Lok Sabha and did not allow the Pegasus. treasury benches to transact any Justice Srikrishna, who was appointed by this business for the second consecutive government to identify and address issues in data day — signalling that the first week of protection in India in 2017, described the response of the Monsoon Session could be a the government, which has thus far denied its washout. involvement in any illegal surveillance as The Congress-led Opposition did, “unsatisfactory”. however, allow a discussion in Rajya “Even the French government has ordered an Sabha on the Covid-19 pandemic inquiry so we need to do that too,” said Justice situation — it led the debate — after Srikrishna. “I am not at all satisfied with the the government agreed to its demand government’s response. They need to give a for a debate on the floor of the House TMC MPs display placards as they stage a protest over the issue of surveillance categorical answer about who’s behind the hacking.” ahead of a briefing outside during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Source: PTI As unearthed by a collaborative investigation Parliament on the Covid involving 17 media organisations, and reported by preparedness levels. The Wire, which is one of the 17, the phone numbers There were stormy scenes in Lok of Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Sabha where members of the Patel, opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Congress, Trinamool Congress and Abhishek Banerjee, activists, and 38 journalists, DMK raised slogans, showed placards including three from HT and one from its sister over the alleged snooping controversy publication Mint, were potential targets of spyware. – there was an uproar over this in While NSO Group, the Israeli firm that makes Rajya Sabha as well. Pegasus, has maintained that only governments are They demanded a probe by a its clients, India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Supreme Court judge into claims that has called the investigation an “attempt to malign the Pegasus spyware had been used to Indian democracy and its well-established snoop on journalists, politicians, institutions”. ministers, judges and others. Home minister Amit Shah has questioned the While YSRCP members raised timing of the revelations that came out just a day issues like the Polavaram project and before the start of the monsoon session of special status for Andhra Pradesh, Parliament. “Aap chronology samajhiye! members of the SAD and the AAP (Understand the chronology) This is a report by the demanded that the government Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists during a protest over Pegasus project issue disrupters for the obstructers. Disrupters are global repeal the farm laws at the centre of near Parliament House during the monsoon session, in New Delhi. Source: PTI organisations which do not like India to progress. an ongoing protest. Obstructers are political players in India who do not A second list of possible targets of are being spied on and their personal government. In four minutes, Birla want India to progress,” he had said. alleged surveillance using the conversations being watched, adjourned the proceedings until 2 pm. “It has nothing to do with timing. That is Pegasus spyware, which was monitored and transferred to The House witnessed similar scenes irrelevant,” said Justice Srikrishna. “An important published Monday by digital news unknown locations and people.” when it met again and it was question is being asked in Parliament and they platform The Wire as part of a global “This poses a grave problem to the adjourned for the day at 3 pm. (government) should answer it. That is how collaborative investigation, included unity and integrity of India and is a Shashi Tharoor: No need for JPC into democracy is strengthened. They should give an mobile phones of Congress leader high concern for national security. open answer so that such issues are frankly dealt Rahul Gandhi, TMC MP Abhishek This grave crisis of snooping into our Pegasus, IT panel will do its duty with.” Banerjee, political strategist Prashant citizens’ private life goes against the Ruling out a Joint Parliamentary Opposition parties, especially the Trinamool Kishor, among others. basic ethos of our Constitution Committee (JPC) probe into alleged Congress (TMC) and the Congress have refused to let The stage for an offensive was set whereby the fundamental right to surveillance using the Pegasus Parliament function until the government allows a before the House proceedings began privacy is being violated. I request the spyware, Congress leader Shashi discussion on the matter. TMC MPs staged a dharna Tuesday with some Opposition MPs Government to constitute an inquiry Tharoor, who heads the on Tuesday asking Shah for a clarification after one staging a protest against the alleged into the allegations of Pegasus spying Parliamentary Standing Committee of the reports revealed how TMC national general snooping outside Parliament House into citizens of our country.” on Information Technology, said secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee’s phone was and Congress members giving When the Lok Sabha met, Wednesday that the committee will on the list too along with that of their election multiple adjournment motion notices Opposition MPs — from the Congress, “do its duty” and that the subject is advisor Prashant Kishor. on the issue in Lok Sabha and notices DMK, TMC, NCP, SP, BSP and YSRCP “already on the mandate of my A consortium of 17 media organisations, for discussion in Rajya Sabha. — stormed the well of the House, committee”. including The Guardian, The Washington Post and While Congress leader KC holding placards and raising different The House committee has called India’s The Wire, had said a phone hacking software Venugopal gave a notice under Rule issues. Congress MPs were holding representatives of the Ministry of known as Pegasus was used to target potentially 267 in Rajya Sabha to suspend placards with slogans demanding the Electronics and Information thousands of people around the world. The business and discuss the alleged use resignation of the Prime Minister Technology,Ministry of Home Affairs investigation was based on a data leak of around of the Pegasus spyware, party MPs and Home Minister over the alleged and Department of 50,000 numbers obtained by Amnesty International Gaurav Gogoi and Hibi Eden gave surveillance, and they were joined by Telecommunications on July 28 to and Paris-based Forbidden Stories, a non-profit. To adjournment notices in Lok Sabha. the DMK, TMC and NCP members. discuss citizens’ data security and be sure, as the methodology of the investigation Eden, in his notice, said democracy TMC’s Saugata Roy tried to speak privacy. explains, the presence of a number does not indicate is in crisis: “There are eyes and ears on the alleged use of the spyware to Speaking to The Indian Express, the individual’s phone was hacked — just that it was snooping on us everywhere. Even snoop on his party leader and Tharoor said there was no need to set of interest. Amnesty International subsequently those holding high offices of the colleague Abhishek Banerjee. up a JPC to look into the disclosures forensically investigated 67 of these phones, and government, several senior Speaker Om Birla tried to take up since the standing committee and the found 23 hacked and 14 showing signs of attempted Opposition leaders, constitutional Question Hour, but the protesting JPC have identical rules. penetration. Source: HT authorities, reporters and activists MPs shouted slogans against the Source: The Indian Express THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 15 Non-native spouses of J&K Centre, states in war of women can now words over O2 deaths get domicile NEW DELHI (TIP): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and certificate several Opposition parties were locked in a war of words over how many people in JAMMU (TIP): The Jammu and India died due to lack of oxygen supplies Kashmir administration has added a while battling Covid-19, a day after the clause to the J&K Grant of Domicile Union government told Parliament that Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2020, no state reported such fatalities. allowing the spouse of a native woman The submission to Parliament brought married outside the Union Territory to back focus on a crisis that in part defined apply for a domicile certificate. the devastation of the second wave, but As per the new clause, the concerned with little accountability being fixed tehsildar has been authorized to issue since. A database of media reports from domicile certificate to the spouse of a the time has identified at least 619 deaths woman upon showing the domicile that likely occurred because of lack of certificate of his wife as well as a valid oxygen, while many more may have proof of marriage. The Deputy taken place outside of inundated Commissioner is the appellate authority hospitals. Still, with most states in case of any grievance. unwilling, even on Wednesday, to accept The order has also modified the that there were deaths on account of application of domicile condition to all oxygen supplies, the Union government’s levels of jobs in the Jammu and Kashmir submission, while insensitive, could well government, as the newly added clause be technically correct. it said patients got oxygen and no there panel disbanded through the lieutenant has been brought under the Jammu and The BJP accused the states of playing was no mention of a shortage,” he said. governor”. Kashmir Civil Services politics, and pointed to submissions by Patra’s comments appeared to be A day earlier, his cabinet colleague (Decentralisation and Recruitment) Act some of them to reaffirm that the central targeted at a tweet by Gandhi on Tuesday and deputy chief minister Manish as well. A notification issued by General government was merely reporting data afternoon, in which the Congress leader Sisodia accused the Centre of a cover- Administration Department on orders of that states sent to it. said: “The shortage wasn’t only of up following its submission in Lt Governor Manoj Sinha read that “in “The Centre says that health is a state oxygen; it was also of empathy and facts. Parliament. Neither Jain nor Sisodia exercise of the powers conferred by the subject. It says that it just collects the The shortage was there then, and it’s put a number to deaths in Delhi on proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution data, it doesn’t generate it. None of them there now.” account of lack of oxygen. of India, read with section 15 of the said that a death occurred in their state On Wednesday, July 21, Shiv Sena MP As the controversy raged, officials in Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services and Union territory due to shortage of Sanjay Raut, whose party shares power eight states – Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil (Decentralization and Recruitment) Act oxygen, there is no data for that. Did the with the NCP and Congress in Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, 2010, the government hereby directs Centre generate this data? No,” said Maharashtra, said people whose West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh – told that”, the new clause shall be added “in Sambit Patra, BJP spokesperson. relatives died due to oxygen shortage HT that there were no deaths due to the table appended to sub rule (1) of rule Patra in particular pointed to the should “take the Union government to oxygen shortage in their hospitals. 5 of the Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Congress, the Shiv Sena and the Aam court”. Experts said the controversy was Domicile (Procedure) Rules, 2020, after Aadmi Party to accuse the rivals of Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain, “unnecessary and unfortunate”. “The S.No./Clause 6”. “playing politics”. too, attacked the Centre, saying it was answers to parliamentary questions are Even after the August 5, 2019 “Rahul Gandhi is part of a coalition in “completely false” to say no one died for compiled by respective ministries abrogation of Article 370 of the Maharashtra and Sanjay Raut said he is want of oxygen. “If no deaths occurred depending on inputs from various Constitution, the spouse of a native shocked. The Maharashtra high court due to oxygen shortage, why did states and institutions, which means woman married outside Jammu and was given an affidavit by the state hospitals move high court one after none of the states actually accepted that Kashmir was not issued a domicile government where it stated that no death another every day? Hospitals had been there were deaths due to oxygen certificate as the gazette notification took place due to oxygen shortage,” he saying that oxygen shortage led to shortage. The minister, however, could issued by the Central government on said. “On April 23 and 24, Arvind deaths. The media, too, flagged this have just said that this is the official August 4, 2020 provided for the issuance Kejriwal said 21 people died in Jaipur issue daily,” Jain told reporters. record and unofficially, there have been of a domicile certificate only to those Golden Hospital due to oxygen shortage. The AAP leader said the Delhi reports of deaths but there was no who have resided in the Union Territory He did a press conference and politicised government set up a committee to data,” said Dr MC Misra, former for 15 years, or have studied for seven it. This matter went to the high court. collect data on such deaths and give ?5 director of All India Institute of years and appeared in Class 10 or 12 The Delhi government formed a lakh compensation to the families of Medical Sciences. exam in the UT. committee and a report was submitted — the deceased, “but the Centre got the Source: HT

Punjab rift widens as new Cong chief Sidhu parades MLAs in show of strength

AMRITSAR (TIP) : Newly appointed Punjab Congress The development came a day after Singh’s aides said the chief Navjot Singh Sidhu met several lawmakers, chief minister won’t meet Sidhu until the latter ministers and leaders on Wednesday, July 21, in a apologised for his public attacks during the past month. significant show of strength by the cricketer-turned- On Wednesday, Sidhu’s associates made it clear that the politician who is locked in a bitter conflict with chief former minister wasn’t going to budge. minister Amarinder Singh over control of the party. “After all he is president of the Pradesh Congress now. The leaders, including four cabinet ministers, Sidhu’s Apology for what? People are with Sidhu,” said Ghanaur predecessor Sunil Jakhar, and other senior functionaries, MLA Madan Lal Jalalpur. gathered at Sidhu’s residence in Amritsar, before Three former Aam Aadmi Party legislators who joined travelling to the Golden Temple and other shrines. Visuals the Congress in Singh’s presence last month, and four showed large crowds with no masks or distancing at the newly appointed working presidents -- Sukhwinder Singh Sikh holy shrine, with Sidhu surrounded by other leaders. Danny,Kuljit Singh Nagra, Pawan Goel and Sangat Singh They paid obeisance at the Golden Temple and Akal Gilzian – also attended the event. Takht amid a heavy rush of devotees. The leaders also Sidhu was named the state unit chief on Sunday as part offered prayers at two prominent local Hindu shrines, of a revamp plan that involved appointing four working Durgiana Temple and Ram Tirath Temple. Sidhu avoided the media but minister Sukhjinder Singh presidents from different communities, overriding strong Sidhu’s camp claimed that at least 62 of the Congress’s Randhawa said, “We have not counted how many MLAs objections by Singh. An upset Singh has not publicly 80 MLAs attended the visit but state intelligence agencies have turned up today, nor was it a show of strength. All commented on the appointment nor met Sidhu since, put the number closer to 42. The state goes to the polls in have come to pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib which is indicating that the acrimonious factionalism that roiled early 2022. not a place of holding such show.” the party since May remains unresolved. THE INDIAN PANORAMA COVID-INDIA FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 16 India reports 41,383 new Covid-19 cases, 507 more deaths

NEW DELHI (TIP): India on More than 415 million vaccine Thursday, July 21, recorded 41,383 new cases and 507 more deaths due to the doses have been administered coronavirus disease (Covid-19), taking across the country of which the caseload and death toll to 31,257,720 328,716,212 have received the and 418,987 respectively, according to the first dose and the remaining Union health ministry’s update at 8am. As many as 38,652 people recovered in the 86,756,243 have received both 24-hour time span, taking the cumulative doses. count of recoveries to 30,429,339, the data showed. The active cases stand at 409,394, former ally Shiv Sena have strongly an increase from 407,170 cases on criticised the above statement of a Union Wednesday. minister in the Rajya Sabha. Thursday’s case count is 632 less than However, several states including that of Wednesday’s when 42,015 people Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, were detected Covid-19 positive. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have Meanwhile, the toll on Thursday is 3,491 claimed that no Covid-19 deaths were less than that of Wednesday’s when 3,998 reported due to the shortage of the life deaths were recorded as Maharashtra saving gas. reconciled its death count with 3,509 Countering the allegations made by previously unreported fatalities. opposition parties, BJP spokesperson A total of 450,911,712 samples have been Sambit Patra said on?Wednesday that tested for the Covid-19 disease till now, of health is a state subject, adding no state which 1718,439 were tested in the last 24 or UT sent any data regarding deaths hours, the Indian Council of Medical specifically due to a shortage of oxygen. Research (ICMR) said on Thursday. 86,756,243 have received both doses. Union Territories during the second “None of them said that a death occurred More than 415 million vaccine doses The Centre and opposition leaders have wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders in their state and Union territory due to have been administered across the engaged in a squabble after the former of opposition parties such as the shortage of oxygen, there is no data for country of which 328,716,212 have claimed that no deaths due to lack of Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and that. Did the Centre generate this data? received the first dose and the remaining oxygen were reported by states and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) No,” Patra added. Source: HT Third-wave likely Two-thirds of Indians have Covid to hit India by antibodies, 40 crore still at risk: ICMR NEW DELHI (TIP): Up to two- infect people in a big way, the August-end thirds of the Indian population chances of a repeat of a second above the age of six have already wave are slim. NEW DELHI (TIP): Top medical experts around the been infected with the coronavirus, But that does not rule out small, world, including top scientists from the Indian Council the latest nationwide serological localised surges in districts or of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health survey conducted by the Indian states. Even at the national level, a Organisation (WHO), have reiterated that the onset of Council of Medical Research vulnerable population of 40 crore the third wave of COVID-19 has begun. (ICMR) has found. That still leaves leaves a fair possibility for surges According to these experts, the COVID-19 third wave about 40 crore people who are like the first wave, or smaller. As is likely to hit India by the end of August. However, susceptible to the virus. ICMR Director General Dr Balram they say that it may not be as intense as the second The serosurvey, the fourth such Bhargava also warned, the wave. exercise, was conducted in June and epidemic was far from over. The ICMR, in a study called, 'Plausibility of the third July, after the second wave had population has already been “Two-thirds of the general wave of COVID-19 in India: A mathematical modelling- began to subside. A total of 28,975 infected — with the sero-prevalence population that is above the age of based analysis,' has elaborated reasons that could people were tested for the presence found to be the same in rural and six years had SARS-CoV-2 infection. possibly lead to the third wave in the country. of antibodies specific to SARS-CoV2 urban areas — reduces the More importantly, a third of the As per the ICMR study, the third wave in India could virus, and 67.6% were found to have possibility of a fresh round of population did not have any be triggered by multiple factors, with the first being, them. For the first time, minors in infections as severe as the second antibodies… 40 crore population of drop in the acquired immunity from the first and the the age group of 6 to 17 years were wave was. More so, because at least this country is still vulnerable,” second wave. Another reason for the new wave could also included in the serosurvey, 32 crore people have received at Bhargava said, addressing a press possibly be an emergence of a variant that bypasses the with antibodies interestingly least one dose of the vaccine. There conference.“The implications of immunity acquired from the previous variants. discovered in nearly half of them. would be a considerable overlap this large serosurvey clearly show Additionally, higher transmissibility from a new The results of the latest between those who have been that there is a ray of hope. But there variant could be a major driving factor that would lead serosurvey mark a huge jump in the infected, and those who have got the is no room for complacency. We the country into a third wave of the pandemic. prevalence of infection among the vaccine, but the two figures must maintain Covid-appropriate Apart from this, reasons including lower caution by population from the previous such together mean that over 70% of the behaviour,” he said. states and premature easing of restrictions could lead exercises, carried out in the same population over the age of six can Asked if the government was to a surge in the number of new cases in the country. districts. In the third serosurvey, be expected to have developed some going to plan opening of schools in Meanwhile, the top doctor’s body in the country, the carried out in December 2020- sort of immunity against the a staggered way, as is being Indian Medical Association (IMA), has also emphasized January this year, less than 25% of disease. suggested by many experts, that the third wave is "inevitable and imminent.” the surveyed population was found The findings of the fourth sero- Bhargava said primary schools can The IMA has also warned individuals and to have the antibodies. In the first survey, are significant. Apart from be opened first, then secondary institutions which are not adhering to the Centre's survey, carried out between May dissipating some worries regarding schools. “The antibody exposure in appropriate COVID-19 protocols. They have reiterated and June last year, only about 0.7% the ferocity of a third wave, it will children is very similar to adults,” that “both the government and public are complacent people were found with antibodies. also help the government go ahead he noted. and engaged in mass gatherings.” A subsequent exercise in August with its gradual opening up. Among minors, the sero- The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, had and September had found Unless the virus mutates in a prevalence was 57.2% in the age recently,warned the world that the third wave was in its antibodies in 7.1% people. manner that enables it to escape group 6-9 years and 61.6% among 10- "early stage,” driven by the Delta variant of the virus. The fact that two-thirds of the this immunity, and begins to re- 17-year-olds. THE INDIAN PANORAMA HISTORY THIS WEEK FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 17

HISTORY THIS WEEK July 23 to July 29, 2021 "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana

July 23 first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and to fly solo from Hawaii to California. She perished during a flight July 23, 1952 - Egyptian army officers launched a from New Guinea to Howland Island over the Pacific revolution changing Egypt from a monarchy to a Ocean on July 3, 1937. republic. July 25 July 24 JULY 25, 1898 - During the Spanish-American War, the U.S. invaded Puerto Rico, which was then a Spanish colony. In 1917, Puerto Ricans became American citizens and Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the U.S. Partial self-government was granted in 1947 allowing citizens to elect their own governor. In 1951, Puerto Ricans wrote their own constitution and elected a non-voting commissioner to represent them in Washington. JULY 25, 1909 - The world's first international overseas airplane flight was achieved by Louis Bleriot in a small monoplane. After asking, "Where is England?" he took off from France and landed in England near Dover, where he was greeted by British A picture of destruction in Operation Gomorrah George Bernard Shaw police. JULY 25, 1943 - Mussolini was deposed just two BIRTHDAY - Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw weeks after the Allied attack on Sicily. The Fascist (1856-1950) was born in Dublin, Ireland. JULY 24, 1943 - During World War II in Europe, the Grand Council met for the first time since December of Royal Air Force conducted Operation Gomorrah, 1939 then took a confidence vote resulting in Mussolini July 27 raiding Hamburg, while tossing bales of aluminum foil being ousted from office and placed under arrest. King JULY 27, 1953 - The Korean War ended with the strips overboard to cause German radar screens to see Victor Emmanuel of Italy then ordered Marshal Pietro signing of an armistice by U.S. and North Korean a blizzard of false echoes. As a result, only twelve of 791 Badoglio to form a new government. delegates at Panmunjom, Korea. The war had lasted Allied bombers involved were shot down. just over three years. JULY 24, 1945 - At the conclusion of the Potsdam Conference in Germany, Winston Churchill, Harry July 28 Truman and China's representatives issued a demand JULY 28, 1932 - The Bonus March eviction in for unconditional Japanese surrender. The Japanese, Washington, D.C., occurred as U.S. Army troops under unaware the demand was backed up by an Atomic the command of General Douglas MacArthur, Major bomb, rejected the Potsdam Declaration on July 26. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Major George S. Patton, BIRTHDAY - "The Liberator" Simon Bolivar (1783- attacked and burned the encampments of unemployed 1830) was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He is known as World War I veterans. About 15,000 veterans had the George Washington of South America for his efforts marched on Washington, demanding payment of a war to liberate six nations: Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, bonus they had been promised. After two months' Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia from the rule of Spain. encampment in Washington's Anacostia Flats, forced eviction of the bonus marchers by the U.S. Army was ordered by President Herbert Hoover. JULY 28, 1943 - During World War II, a firestorm killed 42,000 civilians in Hamburg, Germany. The firestorm occurred after 2,326 tons of bombs and incendiaries were dropped by the Allies. Andrea Doria shipwrecked and sinking Photo / courtesy Smithsonian Magazine

JULY 25, 1956 - The Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Swedish liner Stockholm on its way to New York. Nearby ships came to the rescue, saving 1,634 people, including the captain and the crew, before the ship went down. July 26 JULY 26, 1944 - The U.S. Army began desegregating its training camp facilities. Black platoons were then assigned to white companies in a first step toward battlefield integration. However, the official order integrating the armed forces didn't come until July 26, Jacqueline Kennedy 1948, signed by President Harry Truman. JULY 26, 1945 - The U.S. Cruiser Indianapolis BIRTHDAY - Jackie Kennedy (1929-1994) was born in arrived at Tinian Island in the Marianas with an Southampton, New York (as Jacqueline Lee Bouvier). Alexander Dumas unassembled Atomic bomb, met by scientists ready to She was married to John Fitzgerald Kennedy and after complete the assembly. his death later married Greek shipping magnate JULY 26, 1953 - The beginning of Fidel Castro's Aristotle Onassis. BIRTHDAY - French playwright and novelist revolutionary "26th of July Movement." In 1959, Castro Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was born in Villers- led the rebellion that drove out dictator Fulgencio July 29 Cotterets, France. His works included The Count of Batista. Although he once declared that Cuba would BIRTHDAY - Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was born Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. never again be ruled by a dictator, Castro's government in Dovia, Italy. He ruled Italy from 1922-1943, first as BIRTHDAY - American pilot Amelia Earhart (1898- became a Communist dictatorship. prime minister and then as "Il Duce," the absolute 1937) was born in Atchison, Kansas. She became the dictator. THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY ASIAN FILM FEST FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 18

BEYOND BORDERS NYAFF @ 20 RETURNS Films that tell stories about characters confronting different cultures BY MABEL PAIS - The Asian Angel | dir. Yuya Ishii, Japan 2021 | North American Premiere. In-person Only - Fighter | dir. Jéro Yun, South Korea 2020 | North New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) Returns for 20th Year American Premiere. Virtual Only ".....one of the city's most valuable events." - The wildest and most epic films ever produced by Tsui Hark. - Nasi Lemak 1.0 | dir. Namewee, Malaysia 2021 | The Festival has established exciting new sections for New York Times. its 20th edition. Films are grouped thematically, in the "After our special focus on women in front of and following sections: Beyond Borders, Crowd Pleasers, behind the camera at the 2020 NYAFF, we're Frontlines, Genre Masters, Next/Now, Standouts, and honored to continue championing female-forward Vanguards (see descriptions below). LINEUP (60+ films) - more titles to be announced in films this year." - Claire Marty, NYAFF Associate the coming days. The program is subject to change. Director SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY CLASSIC "We're especially excited about all the stars SCREENING IN DAMROSCH PARK aligning so we can host the outdoor screening of Dragon Inn AKA New Dragon Gate Inn | dir. the Hong Kong uber-classic, "Dragon Inn AKA Raymond Lee, Hong Hong 1992 | In-person Only New Dragon Gate Inn." This marks the 10th CROWD PLEASERS : Films with broad appeal and anniversary of the film's restoration by NYAFF, titles accessible to all tastes The Silent Forest, NYAFF Poster Photo/ filmlinc.org/nyaff.org and the 29th anniversary of the film, which stars - All U Need is Love | dir. Vincent Kok, Hong Kong 2021 | North American Premiere. Virtual Only two of Asia's greatest actresses of all time, - Breakout Brothers | dir. Mak Ho Pong, Hong Kong International Premiere. TBD Maggie Cheung and Brigitte Lin, as well as 2020 | North American Premiere. Virtual Only - A Song for You | dir. Dukar Tserang, China 2020 | Donnie Yen in supervillain mode. What better way - The Con-Heartist | dir. Mez Tharatorn, Thailand 2020 North American Premiere. In-person Only is there to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the | North American Premiere. Virtual Only - From Today, It's My Turn!! | dir. Yuichi Fukuda, FRONTLINES festival?"- Samuel Jamier, Exec. Dir.- NYAFF & Japan 2020 | U.S. Premiere. Virtual Only Films grounded in the lives of those in President - New York Asian Film Foundation - Hold Me Back | dir. Akiko Ohku, Japan 2020 | U.S. Premiere. Virtual Only marginalized communities, with narratives that - jigoku-no-hanazono: Office Royale | dir. Kazuaki Seki, examine pressing issues Japan 2021 | North American Premiere. In-person - Babi | dir. Namewee, Malaysia 2020 | North Only American Premiere. TBD - My Missing Valentine | dir. Chen Yu-hsun, Taiwan - A Balance | dir. Yujiro Harumoto, Japan 2020 | North 2020 | New York Premiere. Virtual Only American Premiere. In-person Only - One Second Champion | dir. Chiu Sin-Hang, Hong - I Don't Fire Myself | dir. Lee Tae-Gyeom, South Korea Kong 2020 | New York Premiere. Virtual Only 2020 | North American Premiere. Virtual Only - Tonkatsu DJ Agetaro | dir. Ken Ninomiya, Japan 2020 - Ninja Girl | dir. Yu Irie, Japan 2021 | World Premiere. | North American Premiere. Virtual Only In-person Only - Zero to Hero | dir. Wan Chi-Man, Hong Kong 2021 | - The Silent Forest | dir. Ko Chen-nien, Taiwan 2020 | North American Premiere. In-person Only New York Premiere. Virtual Only - Three Sisters | dir. Lee Seung-won, South Korea 2020 The Dragon Inn, HongKong uber classic GENRE MASTERS | North American Premiere. Virtual Only Innovative new work that tweaks and twists - Tough Out | dir. Xu Hui-jing, China 2020 | North The New York Asian Film Festival's (NYAFF) 20th genre conventions American Premiere. Virtual Only Edition is co-presented by The New York Asian Film - The Way We Keep Dancing | dir. Adam Wong, Hong Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center (FLC). This is a - The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill | dir. Kan Kong 2020 | New York Premiere. Virtual Only hybrid event with NYAFF's largest film lineup to date. Eguchi, Japan 2021 | North American Premiere. In- The Festival will screen over 60 films, both virtually person Only STANDOUTS and in person, to audiences in New York and across the - Last of The Wolves | dir. Kazuya Shiraishi, Japan Exceptional films, regardless of their premiere country. It takes place August 6-22, 2021: In person, 2021 | North American Premiere. In-person Only status August 6-8 at FLC's Walter Reade Theater (165 West 65th - Limbo | dir. Soi Cheang, Hong Kong, 2021 | North Street), August 7-22 in FLC Virtual Cinema, and August American Premiere. In-person Only - Blue | dir. Keisuke Yoshida, Japan 2021 | U.S. 9-22 at SVA Theatre (333 West 23rd Street). - Midnight | dir. Kwon Oh-seung, South Korea 2021 | Premiere. Virtual Only NYAFF's 2021 lineup covers Premieres, Restorations, International Premiere. Virtual Only - The Book of Fish | dir. Lee Joon-ik, South Korea 2021 Nationwide Virtual Screenings and Return to Theaters. Sweetie, You Won't Believe It | dir. Yernar Nurgaliyev, | International Premiere. In-person Only It includes two world premieres, six international Kazakhstan 2020 | North American Premiere. Virtual - Samjin Company English Class | dir. Lee Jong-pil, premieres, 29 North American premieres, eight U.S. Only South Korea 2020 | New York Premiere. In-person & premieres, and nine New York premieres, showcasing Virtual the most exciting action, comedy, drama, thriller, - Under the Open Sky | dir. Miwa Nishikawa, Japan romance, horror, and art-house films from East Asia. NEXT/NOW 2020 | New York Premiere. In-person Only Following an unprecedented year in which COVID-19 and increased violence against the Asian community in VANGUARDS the United States presented enormous challenges, Highlighting emerging voices and promising Original films that break away from formalistic NYAFF is more committed than ever to increasing works by up-and-coming directors and/or narrative conventions exposure of Asian representation on screen, and to - Here And There | dir. JP Habac, Philippines 2021 providing opportunities for audiences of all | North American Premiere. In-person & Virtual - As We Like It | dir. Muni Wei, Chen Hung-i, Taiwan communities to experience the diversity and brilliance - Keep Rolling | dir. Man Lim Chung, Hong Kong 2021 | East Coast Premiere. Virtual Only of Asian cinema. 2020 | New York Premiere. Virtual Only - Barbarian Invasion | dir. Tan Chui Mui, Malaysia Following a fully virtual 19th edition, NYAFF is - Money Has Four Legs | dir.Maung Sun, Myanmar 2021 | North American Premiere. In-person Only delighted to present almost half of this year's 60+ titles 2020 | North American Premiere. Virtual Only - Junk Head | dir. Takahide Hori, Japan 2021 | U.S. in person. To celebrate, as well as to mark its 20th year, - The Old Town Girls | dir. Shen Yu, China 2020 | Premiere. In-person Only the Festival will be co-hosting, with the Hong Kong North American Premiere. Virtual Only - Over the Town | dir. Rikiya Imaizumi, Japan 2021 | Economic and Trade Office in New York and Film at - Shadows | dir. Glenn Chan, Hong Kong 2020 | U.S. Premiere. Virtual Only Lincoln Center, a free outdoor screening in Damrosch North American Premiere. Virtual Only Zokki | dir. Naoto Takenaka, Takayuki Yamada, Park of Raymond Lee's wuxia classic "Dragon Inn" Time | dir. Ricky Ko, Hong Kong 2021 | North Takumi Saitoh, Japan 2021 | North American AKA "New Dragon Gate Inn" on August 11. The all-star American Premiere. Virtual Only. Premiere. Virtual Only remake of King Hu's iconic "Dragon Inn" is one of the CONTD ON PAGE 19 THE INDIAN PANORAMA PBS FILMS AND MORE FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 19 PBS FILMS AND MORE.... IN JULY BY MABEL PAIS

THE NEUTRAL GROUND - DIR: CJ Hunt l USA l 2021 now streaming on pbs.org/pov until August 9, 2021. foundation for modern street style. "All the Streets Are l 1h 23m l NR STATELESS - DIR: Michèle Stephenson l USA l Silent" is a love letter to New York-examining race, NOMINEE - 2021 Critics Choice Real TV Awards society, fashion, and street culture. BEST ONGOING DOCUMENTARY SERIES 2021 l 1h 23m l NR To learn more, visit SPECIAL JURY PRIZE: Hot Docs Film Festival greenwichentertainment.com/film/all-the-streets-are- Official Selection: Tribeca Film Festival silent In "STATELESS," veteran filmmaker Michèle Stephenson's new documentary follows families of "BROKEN DIAMONDS" those affected by the 2013 legislation stripping DIR: Peter Sattler l USA l 2021 l 1h 30m l PG-13 citizenship of Haitians of Dominican descent uncovering the complex history and present-day politics of Haiti and the Dominican Republic through the grassroots electoral campaign of a young attorney named Rosa Iris. Now streaming on pbs.org/pov until October 18, 2021. MAYOR - DIR: David Osit l USA l 2021 l 1h 30m l The Neutral Ground - Photo / pbs.org/pov NR The 34th Season of acclaimed PBS Television Series WINNER: Grand Jury Award, Full Frame 'POV' debuted on July 5. The series began with writer Documentary Film Festival and comedian CJ Hunt's directorial debut in "THE Musa Hadid is the Christian mayor of Ramallah, the NEUTRAL GROUND" which is now streaming on de facto capital of the Palestinian Authority.As he tries Broken Diamonds - Photo / filmrise.com pbs.org/pov until August 2, 2021. to keep his city running while paving sidewalks, "The Neutral Ground" documents the fight over planning holidays and building a new fountain, his job Release Date: On Demand & in Theaters, July 23, 2021 monuments in New Orleans and America's troubled is made increasingly difficult by the Israeli occupation Scott Weaver (Ben Platt, "Dear Evan Hansen") drives romance with the Lost Cause. In 2015, director CJ Hunt of his home. "MAYOR" asks with humor and outrage: in his car practicing French to an audiotape. He began filming the New Orleans City Council's vote to how do you run a city if you don't have a country? celebrates his going away party at work. He discusses remove four Confederate monuments. But when that Airing on July 26. To learn more, visit pbs.org/pov his plans of moving to Paris to be a writer. His removal is halted by death threats, Hunt sets out to stepmother Cookie calls, informing him that his dad understand why a losing army from 1865 still holds so 'ALL THE STREETS ARE SILENT' has passed away in his sleep, and Scott needs to pick up much power in America. DIR: Jeremy Elkin l USA l 2021 l 1h 29m l his sister and come see the body before the LANDFALL - DIR: Cecilia Aldarondo l USA l 2021 l Release Date (Limited): July 23, 2021 crematorium van arrives. Scott takes his sister Cindy (Lola Kirke, "Mistress America") to their dad's house. 1h 23m l NR In the late 80s and early 90s, the streets of downtown During the drive Cindy changes her mind and wants to Official Selection: Tribeca Film Festival Manhattan were the site of a collision between two go home, but there's no turning back. Cindy refuses to WINNER: Viewfinders Grand Jury Prize for Best vibrant subcultures: skateboarding and hip hop. see the body and asks Cookie if she killed her father. On Documentary Narrated by Zoo York co-founder Eli Gesner with an the car ride home, Scott tells Cindy that he's leaving (DOC NYC Film Festival) original score by legendary hip-hop producer Large town and Cindy complains about her neighbors. When Through shard-like glimpses of everyday life in post- Professor ("Nas," "A Tribe Called Quest"), "ALL THE Scott takes Cindy home, we discover she lives in a Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico, "LANDFALL" is a STREETS ARE SILENT" brings to life the magic of the halfway house for the Mentally Ill and he must cautionary tale for our times. Set against the backdrop time period and the convergence that created a style temporarily take her in. To learn more, visit of the protests that toppled the governor in 2019, the and visual language that would have an outsized and filmrise.com/film/broken-diamonds film offers a prismatic portrait of collective trauma and enduring cultural effect. From the DJ booths and dance (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and resistance as Puerto Ricans navigate dismantled social floors of the Mars nightclub to the founding of brands Entertainment, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness.) services and newcomers eager to profit. "Landfall" is like Supreme, this convergence would lay the

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isha Patani is known for setting the internet on fire once in a Dwhile with her bikini photos. The actor works out regularly and has quite a toned body, and a hot one too. Disha has once again raised the temperature on her Instagram with a brand new bikini photo. In the picture, Disha can be seen thigh-deep in sparkling blue water with palm trees in the background. The actress is donning a white bikini and looks beautiful and sultry in her Kriti Sanon right profile. With the perfect combination of white, blue and green, Disha’s latest picture gives serious reveals she had to vacation goals. She has shared the post with a sun and otter emoji. put on 15 kgs in 2 Mesmerised with the ‘Radhe’ actor’s photo, her fans dropped heart and fire emojis in the comment section. months for Mimi “Hottisha is back,” wrote one user riti Sanon, who is gearing up for while another commented, “You the release of her next outing beauty.” KMimi, for which she had to put on This is not the first time Disha is weight for her role of a surrogate mother, flaunting her sexy curves. From recently revealed how she could not shoot printed bikinis, monokinis to cut-out for any other project for some months due swimsuits, Disha has managed to set to this. off trends and inspire fashion and Talking about setting aside a chunk of fitness enthusiasts who are also beach Disha Patani nails a backflip. The actress is becoming a pro some months for the shoot of Mimi, Kriti bums. perfect backflip at it and her latest Instagram post is said, "I had to put on 15 kgs in 2 months for Last week, Disha shared a photo of proof. Taking to her official Instagram Mimi which I could start losing only once herself in a leopard print bikini Disha Patani is known for setting the handle, the actress shared a video, in I had completed the film." which had fans going weak in the internet on fire with her posts. The which she is seen standing on a stack of She added, "It made more sense to not knees. actress seems to have done it once again mattresses. She then carried out a take up any other project during the shoot A few days ago, Disha was spotted by flaunting her flexibility.She shared a smooth backflip and finished it off by and even till a few months after since I with her rumoured beau Tiger Shroff clip, wherein she can be seen nailing a posing with a victory sign. needed to lose the weight before starting as he practised football with other backflip effortlessly. Not only fans, but Sussanne Khan and Karan Tacker any other project. I did let go of a lot of Bollywood celebs like Ranbir Kapoor, she also blew away celebrities with her praised the actress in the comments award show performances too in that Ibrahim Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor. fitness level. section. While Sussanne wrote, period because dancing makes me lose Even in sportswear, the actor looked This is not the first time that Disha “Wowwww (sic),” Karan dropped weight very fast." ravishing. Patani has stunned everyone with a clapping hands emojis. Salman goes into beast mode for ‘Tiger 3’ Raj Kundra, arrested in porn case uperstar Salman Khan's latest Instagram post is usinessman Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Sproof of the fact that he is Shilpa Shetty, was arrested by the Mumbai Police preparing hard for his role in his Bon Monday night in a case related to the most anticipated film 'Tiger 3'. production and streaming of porn films. He has been Hopping onto Instagram, remanded to police custody till July 23. Salman posted a video of his During an earlier appearance of Kapil Sharma’s show workout session at a gym. In the with his wife Shilpa Shetty and sister-in-law Shamita clip, one can see Salman's Shetty, Raj Kundra was asked about his source of reflection in a gym's income. Kapil said that Raj is seen playing football with windowpane where he is seen Bollywood stars, going on exotic vacations and taking working on his biceps. Shilpa shopping. “Bina kuch kiye paise kaise kamate ho "I think this guy is training for aap (How do you earn money without doing anything),” Tiger 3," Salman captioned the Kapil asked, as Raj, Shilpa and Shamita burst out video. laughing. Salman's post has left his fans Raj was booked under IPC Sections 420 (cheating), 34 super impressed. "Oh my god... (common intention), 292 and 293 (related to obscene and can't wait to see your indecent advertisements and displays), and relevant transformation," a user sections of the IT Act and the Indecent Representation commented. "Amazing," another of Women (Prohibition) Act, an official told PTI. one wrote. "Bhai jaan aapki koi takkar nahi kar sakta," commented yet another Instagram user. Several others dropped heart and fire emojis in the comments section of the post. Earlier, Emraan Hashmi, who will be seen essaying the role of the antagonist in 'Tiger 3', too took to Instagram to show off his washboard abs. In the photo, Emraan is seen standing in his gym dressed in his joggers, a headband and a mask, flaunting his ripped body. For the unversed, the first movie in the 'Tiger' franchise was 'Ek Tha Tiger' (2012), directed by Kabir Khan. The second instalment 'Tiger Zinda Hai' (2017) was helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The third will be helmed by Maneesh Sharma. As per media reports, after a gap of three months, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will resume the shooting of 'Tiger 3' in Mumbai from July 23. The international schedule of the film is reportedly slated for August. THE INDIAN PANORAMA HOLLYWOOD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 21 Britney Spears says she’s not even close to sharing her truth about conservatorship fight

ritney Spears recently gave her testimony in court and Bsince then support for the singer amid the conservatorship battle has increased. Spears took on social media to address things that have been bothering her for years. Spears has also called out the people who have claimed to be close to her and shared supportive messages for Britney on social media for remaining silent for so Judy Greer to play the many years. However, the singer has now shared a post on Instagram to lead in ‘LA Bound’ film speak out her truth. Britney Spears said that she has ctor Judy Greer, famous for starring in the just started to share her story. The Oscar-winning film The Descendants, 27 caption to the post read, “So I said ADresses and shows like The Big Bang Theory,is “life goes on” in one of my recent set to play the lead in feature LA Bound, written and posts but it’s always easier said than directed by Chris McGowan. done !!!!! In that moment that’s what In LA Bound, a small-town high school soccer star felt was the easiest to say but I think ruins his college scholarship and moves to Los we all know that I will never be able Angeles to pursue acting to pay homage to his late to let go and fully move on until I’ve sister's passion for the arts. said all I needed to say … and I’m not her father Jamie Spears since 2008, said on an Instagram post on Greer will play Carol Berry opposite Brec Bassinger. even close !!!!” and after 13 long years, she is ready Saturday, As I said … hope is all I David Brown is attached to produce the film. Greer She also said, “I was told to stay to talk about it and fight against it. have right now … you’re lucky I post will next be seen in Universal/Blumhouse's much- quiet about things for so long and I The singer also recently won the anything at all … if you don’t like awaited David Gordon Green directed sequel finally feel like I’m just getting right to hire a lawyer of her own. what you see, unfollow me !!! People Halloween Kill, which is slated to be released on here,” while continuing to tell why Attorney Matthew Rosengart will try to kill hope because hope is one October 15. she wants to tell her truth. now handle the case of Spears. of the most vulnerable and fragile The actor is currently shooting for the Disney Plus Britney Spears has been under the Spears has also addressed the things there is !!!! I’m gonna go read feature Hollywood Stargirl, directed by Julia Hart and court-appointed conservatorship of legal drama over social before. She a mother f—ing fairy tale now !!!!” also starring Uma Thurman and Grace VanderWaal. Blake slams tabloid for sharing Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson ‘deceitful’ pics of her daughters reunite for first time since split

ould on-again, off-again co-parents Khloe Kardashian, 37, and Tristan CThompson, 30, be back together? The exes were captured by paparazzi having a reunion while picking up their daughter True, 3, from her dance class in LA on July 20th. In the pics, WHICH YOU CAN SEE HERE, Tristan is seen carrying his daughter, while KoKo stood alongside them, carrying a sippy cup. The Revenge Body star sported a pair of black leggings and a black T-shirt, paired with neon green sneakers and a Prada fanny pack. She looked at ease and wore a black mask amid rising COVID-19 cases. Video footage from the outing showed Tristan and Khloe getting into the car ctor Blake Lively has called comments section of the post and together, after the Celtics star put True in her carseat. This public reunion comes about a month out an Australian tabloid shared the 'real story' behind the after reports claimed Khloe and Tristan split following more allegations of infidelity, which Aafter they posted a photo of photos. Blake Lively said, "You edit Tristan denied. Recall, after Khloe revealed she and Tristan were very much together during her children on Instagram. Blake together these images together to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians reunion, sources claimed that more cheating allegations and her husband actor Ryan look like I'm happily waving. But came out against Tristan, which caused the split. The Good American mogul felt “embarrassed, Reynolds have three daughters-- that is deceitful. The real story is: devastated and heartbroken,” a source told HL at the time of the split. James, Inez, and Betty. My children were being stalked by “Khloe was being honest about the status of their relationship at the time of the reunion The tabloid shared the picture a men all day. Jumping out. And taping. She had nothing to hide and was being completely candid about where things stood collage highlighting the faces of then hiding. A stranger on the between her and Tristan,” the insider said. “Khloe and Tristan are getting along fine and just Blake Lively's children. The street got into words with them focused on co-parenting True, plain and simple. That’s all Khloe cares about and she’s not collage showed James and Inez in a because it was so upsetting for her interested in any bad blood or drama between them.” stroller as Blake held Betty in her to see. When I tried to calmly More recently, a People Magazine insider claimed that Khloe is still “very loyal” to Tristan, arms, as per Just Jared. It added approach the photographer you but is also “single and seems okay with it.” “She continues to co-parent with Tristan and they that another photo showed her hired to take these pictures in spend time together as a family. Even though he has disappointed Khloé so many times, she is 'smiling brightly and waving at the order to speak to him, he would still very loyal to Tristan,” the report detailed. “He will always be special to her. It’s very cameras'. run away. And jump out again at possible that they will get back together eventually.” Source: Hollywoodlife The Gossip Girl actor took to the the next block." THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 22 CHILDREN'S TALES OF SHEEP AND WOLVES Israel eyes spyware export INCITE SEDITION, HK POLICE SAY curbs; Macron, Merkel HONK KONG (TIP): Hong Kong police arrested five people on July 22 on sedition charges, saying that troubled by abuse reports children's books they had published featuring wolves and sheep as JERUSALEM (TIP): An Israeli characters were aimed at inciting parliamentary panel may seek changes to hatred towards the city's government defence export policy over reports that amongst youngsters. software sold by Israel's NSO Group was The arrests were the latest involving used to spy on journalists, officials and suspected critics of Hong Kong's rights activists in several countries, a government that have raised fears senior lawmaker said on July 22. about the shrinking space for dissent Among suspected targets of NSO's since Beijing imposed a national Pegasus software is French President security law in June 2020 to put an end Emmanuel Macron, who convened his to pro-democracy protests in the semi- Cabinet on Thursday over calls for autonomous city. investigations. Amid mounting EU Police said one book, "Defenders of concern, German Chancellor Angela the Sheep Village", was connected to Merkel told reporters in Berlin that software, the company says. upholding human rights within the the protests. In the story, wolves want spyware should be denied countries Other world leaders among those whose framework of weapons sales," a joint to occupy the village and eat the sheep, where there is no judicial oversight. phone numbers the news organisations statement said. who in turn use their horns to fight "We certainly have to look anew at this said were on a list of possible targets After Army Radio also aired an back. whole subject of licenses granted by include Pakistani Prime Minister Imram interview on Thursday with Szabolcs Those arrested were members of a DECA," Ram Ben-Barak, head of the Khan and Morocco's King Mohammed VI. Panyi, a Hungarian journalist who said speech therapists' union that produced Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence The Israeli government team "will Pegasus had been found on his cellphone, books for children. Police said the five Committee, told Israel's Army Radio, conduct its checks, and we will be sure to NSO chief Shalev Hulio vowed to were two men and three women aged referring to the government-run Defence look into the findings and see if we need investigate. between 25 and 28. They did not Export Controls Agency. to fix things here", said Ben-Barak. A "If he was indeed a target, I can assure identify them by name. Israel has appointed an inter- former deputy chief of Mossad, he said you already that we will cut off the The five were arrested on suspicion ministerial team to assess reports based proper use of Pegasus had "helped a great systems of whoever took action against of conspiring to publish seditious on an investigation by 17 media many people". him, because it's intolerable for someone material under a colonial-era law that organisations that said Pegasus had been TARGETING TERRORISTS, to do something like this," Hulio told the had been rarely used before the anti- used in attempted or successful hacks of station. government protests began in the smartphones using malware that enables CRIMINALS In keeping with NSO and Defence former British colony. the extraction of messages, records calls DECA is within Israel's Defence Ministry refusal to identify client Senior police superintendent Steve and secretly activates microphones. Ministry and oversees NSO exports. Both countries, Hulio stopped short of Li told a media briefing that police NSO has rejected the reporting by the the ministry and the firm have said that confirming that Hungary had Pegasus. were concerned by the books because media partners as "full of wrong Pegasus is meant to be used to track Budapest has not commented on the of the information inside for children assumptions and uncorroborated terrorists or criminals only, and that all matter other than to say Hungary's which "turns their mind and develop a theories". Reuters has not independently foreign clients are vetted governments. intelligence-gathering is conducted moral standard to be against society". verified the reporting. But the alleged misuse has stirred lawfully. They highlighted two other books NSO says it does not know the specific questions within Prime Minister Naftali He said NSO has worked with 45 produced by the union in addition to identities of people against whom clients Bennett's cross-partisan coalition, one of countries and rejected around 90 others "Defenders of the Sheep Village". use Pegasus. If it receives a complaint of whose members, the liberal party Meretz, as potential clients. The company has The second told the story of 12 sheep Pegasus having been misused by a client, queried Defence Minister Benny Gantz shut down five Pegasus systems for abuse, taken by wolves to the beasts' village NSO can retroactively acquire the target about NSO exports in a meeting on Hulio said, adding that the software where they would be cooked, lists and, should the complaint prove Thursday. cannot be used against Israeli or US potentially alluding to the 12 Hong true, unilaterally shut down that client's Gantz "emphasised the importance of mobile phones. Reuters Kong people captured by China in August last year at sea as they tried to flee the city by boat. Li said the story was not factual and incited hatred Gaza City blast kills 1, injures 10, shakes crowded area against authorities. The third book GAZA CITY (TIP): An Gaza City is already tells the story of wolves sneaking explosion tore through a struggling with heavy through a hole into the sheep village house in a popular market damage sustained from an and shows the wolves as dirty and the in the Gaza Strip on July 11-day war in May sheep as clean. This aimed to create 22, killing one person and between Israel and Gaza’s hatred against the government, Li said. wounding 10, the militant Hamas rulers. First convictions under the sedition Palestinian territory’s At least 254 people were law can carry a maximum penalty of interior ministry said. killed in Gaza during the two years in prison, police said. The It was not immediately conflict, including 67 General Union of Hong Kong Speech clear what caused the children and 39 women, Therapists could not be reached for explosion. according to the Gaza comment. Authorities have denied any The blast in the Al- health ministry. erosion of rights and freedoms in Zawiya area collapsed Hamas has Hong Kong - which returned to China large parts of the house acknowledged the deaths in 1997 under a "one country, two and damaged dozens of of 80 militants. Twelve systems" formula aimed at preserving buildings and shops civilians, including two its freedoms and role as a financial nearby, according to the children, were killed in hub - but say China's national security statement. Israel, along with one is a red line. Security officials have Explosives engineering teams were the third day of Eid al-Adha, a Muslim soldier. said law enforcement action is based investigating; civil defence teams and the holiday. The World Bank earlier this month said on evidence and has nothing to do with police were able to control the ensuing The Israeli army signalled it wasn’t rebuilding Gaza would cost USD 485 an individual's political stance, fire. involved, calling the explosion an million, including up to USD 380 million to background or profession. Reuters The blast shook the neighbourhood on “internal” matter in Gaza. repair the physical damage alone. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 23 China floods: Death toll goes up to 33 in heaviest rainfall in 1,000 years BEIJING (TIP): The death toll in many cultural sites and a major base for central China's unprecedented flash industry and agriculture. Reports said floods triggered after the heaviest rainfall Shaolin Temple, known for its Buddhist in 1,000 years has reached 33 with eight monks' mastery of martial arts, was also people missing, officials said on July 22. severely hit by the floods. The torrential rain has affected about Heavy waterlogging has led to the three million people in Henan province virtual paralysis of the city's road and a total of 376,000 local residents have traffic.Over 80 bus lines have been been relocated to safe places, the suspended, more than 100 temporarily provincial emergency management detoured and the subway service has also department said. Rainwater has been temporarily suspended. damaged more than 215,200 hectares of Police officers, firefighters and workers crops, causing a direct economic loss of from the local sub-district have arrived at about 1.22 billion yuan (about USD 188.6 the site for the rescue operation, the million), state-run Xinhua news agency report said. reported. The water level inside the subway The massive floods, described by carriage is receding, and the passengers meteorologists as a once-in-a-lifetime are temporarily safe, it said. More than event, has resulted in apocalyptic scenes 160 train services were stopped at in Henan and its provincial capital Zhengzhoudong Railway Station. The Zhengzhou, a metropolis of 12.6 million, airport in Zhengzhou cancelled 260 with its public avenues and subway flights into and out of the city, and local tunnels getting submerged with surging railway authorities also halted or delayed waters. some trains. Affected by the rainstorms, China's People's Liberation Army handlebars desperately waiting for help ordered the deployment of the PLA and several residential communities in the (PLA) blasted a damaged dam to divert as floodwaters raised up to their necks. said authorities at all levels must give top city are without tap water and electricity. the surging waters of a flooded river after Official media released videos of priority to ensuring people's safety and Both Henan provincial and Zhengzhou the province received the heaviest rescue workers helping people stuck in property as massive floods ravaged the municipal meteorological bureaus have rainfall in 1,000 years. subway tunnels to safety. Videos showed province and Zhengzhou city. raised the emergency response for Twelve people were killed and five people trying to wade through floods in Xinhua quoted President Xi as saying meteorological disasters to level I. others injured when subway stations the downtown of the city while scores of that the rainfall has made the flood Hospitals also ran out of electricity, the were hit by the floods. The victims died cars and other vehicles washed away. control situation very severe, causing Post reported. The Zhengzhou flood when their subway train was hit with Some videos also showed people falling massive waterlogging in Zhengzhou and control headquarters issued a text rapidly rising floodwaters on Tuesday into the massive cave-ins of the roads. other cities, water levels in some rivers message on Wednesday, warning night. Two people were killed when a Rainwater poured into the subway exceeding the alarm levels, and damages residents there was a grave safety hazard wall collapsed. tunnel of the city's Line Five, trapping an to dams of some reservoirs. in the Guojiazui reservoir and calling on Videos posted on the Chinese social unknown number of passengers aboard a He said that sections of railways have them to evacuate the southwestern part media showed petrified passengers subway train. Terming the flood also been shut down, and some flights of the city immediately. PTI trapped in subway trains clinging on to situation as grim, President Xi Jinping have been cancelled.Henan is home to 'Pingdemic' grips Britain as fears of food shortages grow RUSSIA FINES FACEBOOK, TELEGRAM FOR FAILING LONDON (TIP): Britain's haulage, supermarkets, hospitality, supermarkets, wholesalers and hauliers manufacturing and media. To avoid TO DELETE CONTENT were struggling on July 22 to ensure disruption, many have simply deleted MOSCOW (TIP): A Russian court stable food and fuel supplies after an the app from their phones. fined US social media giant Facebook 6 official health app told hundreds of British ministers say the app plays an million roubles ($81,350) and thousands of workers to isolate after important role in countering the spread messaging app Telegram 11 million contact with someone with Covid-19. of the virus and has allowed some roubles on July 22 for failing to delete Coronavirus cases in Britain have workers in critical roles to carry on illegal content, the latest salvo in a been broadly rising for a month, with working. standoff between Russia and Big Tech. more than 44,000 recorded on Wednesday. The country has the world's seventh- Moscow has taken steps in recent British newspapers carried front-page highest Covid-19 death toll and record months to regulate and curb the power pictures of empty shelves in "We are working hard to ensure new infections are forecast following the of social media and technology giants, supermarkets. Reuters reporters said customers can find what they need," said July 19 lifting of restrictions in England, imposing small fines for content food items were widely available in a Sainsbury's spokesperson. characterised by Johnson as "freedom violations, while seeking to force London shops, although there were some "While we might not always have the day". foreign firms to open offices in Russia shortages of bottled water, soft drinks, exact product a customer is looking for But a rapid vaccination programme and store Russians' personal data on and some salad and meat products. in every store, large quantities of that has seen 87% of adults receive one its territory. "We're very concerned about the products are being delivered to stores vaccine dose and more than 68% two Moscow's Tagansky District Court situation," Business Secretary Kwasi daily and our colleagues are focused on doses appears to have weakened the link said it had issued Facebook with fines Kwarteng told Sky when asked about getting them onto the shelves as quickly between infections and deaths, with totalling 6 million roubles for two reports of empty supermarket shelves in as they can." daily fatalities remaining relatively low. different administrative offences some areas. "We're monitoring the Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bet ON THE EDGE : Many businesses related to stipulations that website situation." that he could reopen England's economy said the situation was becoming grave. owners delete banned information or He said he did not recognise Sky's because so many people have been Britain's food supply chains are "right face penalties. characterisation of "bare" supermarket vaccinated has been tarnished by the on the edge of failing" as absence related Telegram was fined a total of 11 shelves. "pingdemic" in which people have been to Covid-19 has aggravated a critical million roubles for three different Britain's second-largest supermarket told by the contact-tracing app to isolate shortage of labour, a meat industry body offences, the court said. group Sainsbury's said customers would for 10 days. said on Wednesday. Facebook and Telegram did not generally be able to find the products The drastic reduction in staffing that Supermarket group Iceland said it has immediately respond to requests for they want, though perhaps not every has resulted has sown chaos through closed a number of stores due to staff comment. (Reuters) brand. sectors as diverse as food supplies, shortages.— Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA COVID-WORLD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 24 Over 4mn Global Covid-19 caseload Children In US Infected With tops 191.9 mn Covid-19 WASHINGTON (TIP): The overall ver 4 million children in the global Covid-19 caseload has topped 191.9 US have tested positive for million, while the deaths have surged to TRACKING THE VIRUS OCovid-19 since the onset of more than 4.12 million and vaccinations the pandemic, according to a latest soared to over 3.71 billion, according to report of the American Academy the Johns Hopkins University. GLOBAL of Pediatrics (AAP) and the In its latest update on Thursday, July INDIA Children’s Hospital Association. 22, morning, the University's Center for As of July 15, almost 4.09 million Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) Cases Deaths Cases Deaths children have been infected with revealed that the current global caseload, 191,923,269 4,125,810 31,257,720 418,987 Covid-19. After decreases in weekly death toll and the total number of reported cases over the past couple vaccine doses administered stood at of months, the country began to 191,923,269, 4,125,810 and 3,713,022,529, see increases in cases in July, respectively. according to the report. The US continues to be the worst-hit Over 23,500 child cases were country with the world's highest number reported in the week ending July of cases and deaths at 34,223,853 and 15, according to the report. 609,846, respectively, according to the Children represented 14.2 per cent CSSE. of all Covid-19 cases in the country, In terms of infections, India follows in the Xinhua news agency reported. the second place with 31,216,337 cases. Children accounted for 1.3 per The other worst countries with over 3 cent to 3.6 per cent of total million cases are Brazil (19,473,954), reported hospitalisations, and 0 to France (5,973,880), Russia (5,955,089), 0.26 per cent of all Covid-19 deaths, Turkey (5,554,317), the UK (5,586,497), said the report. Argentina (4,798,851), Colombia “At this time, it still appears that (4,679,994), Italy (4,297,337), Spain severe illness due to Covid-19 is (4,219,723), Germany (3,756,497) and Iran rare among children. However, (3,603,527), the CSSE figures showed. there is an urgent need to collect In terms of deaths, Brazil comes more data on longer-term impacts second with 545,604 fatalities. of the pandemic on children, Nations with a death toll of over including ways the virus may 100,000 are India (418,480), Mexico harm the long-term physical health (236,810), Peru (195,243), Russia (148,229), of infected children, as well as its the UK (129,182), Italy (127,905), Colombia emotional and mental health (117,482), France (111,737) and Argentina effects,” the AAP said in the (102,818). report. Source: IANS

New Covid-19 cases, deaths Covid-19: Half of Australians in and spread of variants all on lockdown again CANBERRA (TIP): Anger is growing in Australia as 13 million people — about the rise: WHO half the nation’s population, endure fresh lockdowns to deal with the Covid- GENEVA (TIP): While previous 19 outbreaks. Many people have months saw decreasing cases of Covid-19 expressed frustration at being back in worldwide, the trend has changed this the highly policed lockdowns 18 months month and last week saw a 12 per cent into the pandemic. increase in the number of cases, while A third state, South Australia, joined deaths and spread of variants are also on Victoria and parts of New South Wales the rise, the World Health Organization in lockdown on Tuesday. Fewer than 14 (WHO) reported on Wednesday, July 21. per cent of Australians are vaccinated – A total of 3.4 million new cases have the worst rating among OECD nations, been confirmed last week, during which the BBC reported. approximately an average of 490,000 Australia’s two biggest cities, Sydney cases were identified each day,compared and Melbourne, are among places facing over 90 deaths in a single day on Tuesday. with 400,000 cases the week before. It uncertainty over when to re-open. But Labor frontbencher Jim Chalmers confirmed that the novel coronavirus is last week as the death toll of the Re-openings in the UK and the US have said: “This is a prime minister who hides spreading faster in the world, the WHO coronavirus has reached well over four increased pressure on the federal while people hurt.” said in its weekly update. million people. government. Until recently, Australia had been Last week, Indonesia, the United Variants are continuing their Prime Minister Scott Morrison has largely praised for its strategy of border Kingdom and Brazil were the most progression, as the Alpha variant was been heavily criticised over the slow closures, quarantine programmes and affected places with respectively 350,273, seen in 180 countries, territories or vaccination rate, but has resisted calls to snap lockdowns. 296,447 and 287,610 cases, the WHO said. areas, and 13 new countries, territories apologise. But the highly contagious Delta The Geneva-based organization also or areas reported cases of the Delta “No country has got their pandemic variant has challenged these defences in reported that if the virus continues to variant. response 100 per cent. I think the past month. spread at this rate, the global number of While the Alpha variant is still Australians understand that,” he told The outbreak in Sydney – Australia’s Covid-19 cases could reach 200 million in detected more often than its counterpart, reporters on Wednesday, July 21. largest city – has infected more than the next three weeks, the Xinhua news the Delta variant is believed by the WHO He again cited Australia’s success in 1,500 people. agency reported. to be 50 per cent more transmissible and keeping overall infections well below Officials reported 110 new cases on Furthermore, new deaths are also might become the dominant form of the many nations. It has recorded 915 deaths. Wednesday, despite the city’s fourth increasing, with 57,000 deaths reported virus in the next few months. Morrison noted that the UK had seen week of lockdown. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 25 THE INDIAN PANORAMA WOMEN FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 26

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inding out that your partner has restoring it could take more effort and been unfaithful can hit you like a time. Fton of bricks. Your marriage may be thrown into a state of crisis Check if they are repentant that may destroy it. It is natural to Going off on a guilt trip post cheating want to know why your partner is normal... people do that all the time. cheated, but there is rarely a simple But how genuinely sorry is your partner, answer to why someone becomes that is for you to decipher. Is your unfaithful. It could be a symptom of partner taking it easy, behaving like other problems in your marriage, it 'well, cheating is just another thing in a could relate to something in your relationship!' If so, he or she is a serial partner's past, or it could be totally cheater who just doesn't feel sorry about unrelated to you or to your marriage. doing you wrong. But if you're with No matter the cause, you'll have a lot of someone who admits they're sorry, and complicated feelings to sort through, makes efforts to mend their life and your and a lot to think about as you decide relationship, maybe another chance how to move forward. These tips can (depending on how many you've already help you cope with the aftermath of given them) would not be a bad thing. betrayal: Can you forgive Count yourself out Confront the person While confrontation may lead to this After hearing your partner out, ask This is less about you and more about step, you've got to be assertive that you yourself this question... Can you forgive your partner. So, quit blaming yourself. Yes, we know this sounds more ask them clearly whatever is on your them for what they did wrong? While we Realise that it is a flaw in your difficult than it seems, but it is important mind, so you know the real deal. For know this whole space resembles a significant other that got them to stray no matter how hard it may be. You instance, if you have a partner who is religious doctrine, we must admit that from the relationship, so spare yourself cannot let this go without hearing the cheating on you by being just physical forgiving your partner is step one of thoughts like, 'I am not good enough' or 'I words, 'Yes I cheated.' Address the person with someone, ask them why they did the moving on to a healthier space in your should have been better.' Remember this, with your doubts (or proof) and let them same. Nonetheless, if your partner were relationship. Unless you do the same, if you weren't good enough, they should know that you are aware of their 'fun' both emotionally and physically there is just no sense in being together. have dumped you instead of keeping you time. Make sure you have a face to face available to someone else, that could be a Face it--- it is important to be okay with as a backup while enjoying with conversation about the same. red alert that your relationship has what went wrong before getting back on someone else. slipped out of your hand for good, and track. Get a confession THE INDIAN PANORAMA HEALTH FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 27 AI can monitor snoring levels and identify sleep disorders

esearchers from the UK's prestigious University of RSheffield have developed artificial intelligence (AI) which they say can effectively monitor a person's snoring levels and identify sleep disorders. The AI, developed by Professor Guy Brown and Dr Ning Ma from the University's Speech and Hearing Research Group, can monitor a person's snoring levels and identify sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea, the university said in a press release. No sign of Pfizer, The technology is being commercialised through a new app - Moderna Covid vaccines SoundSleep - available on iOS devices and soon to be available on in breast milk: Study Android, it said. Currently, the app uses the esearchers have found no evidence for the Sheffield AI to enable people to presence of Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 monitor the sounds they make Rvaccines in human breast milk in a small study, while sleeping through their breathing to stop and start while devices that can feel uncomfortable suggesting that the mRNA preventives are safe during smartphone. they sleep and they may also make or invasive. lactation. The app records and tracks gasping, snorting or choking noises, Many sufferers of sleep disorders The study, published in the journal JAMA snoring levels and provides nightly wake up a lot and/or snore loudly. are not identified until other Pediatrics, offers the first direct data of vaccine safety reports to help people discover the Without treatment, the condition medical problems become apparent, during breastfeeding and could allay concerns among causes, factors and solutions. can lead to high blood pressure, a meaning that they are less likely to those who have declined vaccination or discontinued However, the Sheffield team have higher chance of having a stroke, make lifestyle changes that could breastfeeding due to concern that vaccination might now developed the AI to be able to depression, mood swings, difficulty improve their condition without the alter human milk. diagnose sleep apnoea caused by concentrating at school or work and need for treatment. The researchers at University of California, San sleep disorders, the release said. an increased risk of having a To address these challenges, the Francisco (USCF) in the US analysed the breast milk Sleep disorders affect people serious accident due to tiredness. University of Sheffield researchers of seven women after they received the Pfizer and across the globe, with Sleep disorders such as sleep launched a project to enhance the Moderna mRNA vaccines, and found no trace of the approximately 2.5 million people in apnoea are usually diagnosed in AI they had already developed for preventives. the UK suffering from sleep specialist sleep clinics, but these SoundSleep so it can identify sleep Previous research has demonstrated that vaccines disorder conditions, including can be expensive and also disorders from the sounds people with mRNA inhibit transmission of the virus that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). disruptive for patients as they make while sleeping. causes Covid-19. Sleep apnoea causes a person's usually have to wear a range of Source: PTI The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that breastfeeding people be vaccinated, the researchers noted. According to the Academy of Breastfeeding Scientists develop novel 3D robotic motion Medicine, there is little risk of vaccine nanoparticles or mRNA entering breast tissue or being transferred to milk, which theoretically could affect infant phantom that can reproduce human lung motion immunity, they added. "The results strengthen current recommendations that the mRNA vaccines are safe in lactation, and that group of Indian scientists have developed a lactating individuals who receive the Covid vaccine novel and cheap 3D robotic motion phantom should not stop breastfeeding," said study Athat can reproduce human lung motion during corresponding author Stephanie L Gaw, an assistant breathing which can be used to check if the radiation professor at UCSF. is being correctly focussed on a moving target, the "We didn't detect the vaccine associated mRNA in Department of Science and Technology (DST) said. any of the milk samples tested," said study lead The phantom is placed inside a CT scanner on the author Yarden Golan, a postdoctoral fellow at UCSF. bed in the human's place, and it emulates human lung The study, conducted from December 2020 to motion as it is irradiated during therapy. February 2021, provides an experimental evidence Ashish Dutta, Professor at IIT Kanpur, along with K regarding the safety of the use of mRNA-based J Maria Das, Professor at Sanjay Gandhi vaccines during lactation. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Source: PTI (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, developed the programmable robotic motion, the platform for quality assurance of respiratory motion management techniques in like-gating and tracking. Though there is radiation therapy. incremental development in radiation therapy PAGE SPONSORED BY Breathing motion is a hurdle for delivering focused delivery of respiratory moving targets, the quality radiation dose to the cancer tumour attached to assurance (QA) tools have not been developed in DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND upper abdomen and thoracic regions. The motion parallel. exposes an area larger than the tumour to radiation For quantitative determination of the absorbed DR. SATISH ANAND during treatment, thus affecting tissues surrounding dose in an organ in the patient for a specific type of Former Chairman, Board of the targeted tumour. treatment procedure accuracy of respiratory motion Trustees, AAPI National A focused radiation for a patient could be management techniques, additional respiratory E-Mail: customised by simulating the lung movement of the motion phantoms are required. [email protected] particular patient and then orienting the radiation's During irradiation, consistently high-quality delivery so that it can be effective with minimal images of advanced 4D radiation therapy treatments dosage. Before this is done on a human, its are obtained with minimum exposure of the patients GITANJLI ANAND effectiveness needs to be checked on a robotic and workers. Before the targeted radiation is Former President, India phantom. delivered to a human subject, its effectiveness in Association of Long Island Recent technological developments have resulted focusing only on the tumour is checked with this (IALI) in state-of-the-art motion management techniques phantom. E-mail: [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 28 Microsoft Exchange Pegasus: How to find out if your email hack was caused by China, phone was infected with spyware says US egasus spyware is once again at the Researchers at he Biden administration has center of a major controversy after a Amnesty blamed China for a hack of Ptwo-year hiatus. Global reports have TMicrosoft Exchange email server shown that NSO Group's software was International have software that compromised tens of used to spy on about 50,000 people developed a thousands of computers around the including political leaders, businessmen, toolkit that can world earlier this year. journalists, and activists from across the The administration and allied nations world. The malware exploits zero-day help users also disclosed a broad range of other vulnerability in the device's operating identify whether cyberthreats from Beijing, including system to spy on individuals. their phone was ransomware attacks from government- Researchers at Amnesty International infected by the affiliated hackers that have targeted have developed a toolkit that can help companies with demands for millions of users identify whether their phone was spyware dollars. infected by the spyware. China’s Ministry of State Security has Mobile Verification Toolkit works on been using criminal contract hackers, both iOS and Android OS. It simplifies the who have engaged in cyber extortion process of acquiring and analyzing data schemes and theft for their own profit, from Android devices, and analyses according to a senior administration records from iOS backups and filesystem official. That official briefed reporters dumps to identify potential traces of about the investigation on the condition compromise. of anonymity. Researchers noted that there are more violations of non-consenting individuals," or to unlock the phone for use on Meanwhile, the Justice Department forensic traces accessible to investigators Amnesty said. "Therefore, the goal of this alternative cellular networks. Many on Monday announced charges against on Apple iOS devices than on Android license is to prohibit the use of MVT (and jailbreak approaches require the phone to four Chinese nationals who prosecutors devices. As a result, most recent cases of any other software licensed the same) for be connected to a computer each time it's said were working with the Ministry of confirmed Pegasus infections have the purpose of adversarial forensics." turned on (referred to as a “tethered State Security in a hacking campaign involved iPhones. jailbreak”). that targeted dozens of computer Amnesty has made the open-source How did they do it? Rooting and jailbreaking both remove systems, including companies, toolkit available on GitHub. Since the There's nothing particularly complicated the security controls embedded in Android universities and government entities. toolkit works on the command line, it about how the Pegasus spyware infects the or iOS operating systems. They are The announcements highlighted the requires some knowledge on how to phones of victims. The initial hack involves typically a combination of configuration ongoing cyberthreat posed by Chinese navigate the terminal and may not be user a crafted SMS or iMessage that provides a changes and a “hack” of core elements of government hackers even as the friendly. link to a website. If clicked, this link the operating system to run modified code. administration has been consumed with To install the toolkit, users need to delivers malicious software that In the case of spyware, once a device is trying to curb ransomware attacks from install a python package available in compromises the device. unlocked, the perpetrator can deploy Russia-based syndicates that have documentation on the MVT (Mobile The aim is to seize full control of the further software to secure remote access to targeted critical infrastructure, Verification Toolkit) website. It also mobile device's operating system, either by the device's data and functions. This user is including a massive fuel pipeline. includes instructions for both iOS and rooting (on Android devices) or likely to remain completely unaware. Most Even though the finger-pointing was Android on how to go about with the jailbreaking (on Apple iOS devices). media reports on Pegasus relate to the not accompanied by any sanctions of process. Before running MVT, users have Usually, rooting on an Android device is compromise of Apple devices. The spyware Beijing, a senior administration official to take a backup of their iOS device. done by the user to install applications and infects Android devices too, but isn't as who disclosed the actions to reporters Amnesty pointed that the purpose of games from non-supported app stores, or effective as it relies on a rooting technique said that the U.S. has confronted senior MVT is to facilitate the 'consensual re-enable a functionality that was disabled that isn't 100% reliable. When the initial Chinese officials and that the White forensic analysis' of devices of those who by the manufacturer. infection attempt fails, the spyware House regards the multination public might be targets of sophisticated mobile Similarly, a jailbreak can be deployed on supposedly prompts the user to grant shaming as sending an importance spyware attacks. Apple devices to allow the installation of relevant permissions so it can be deployed message. Source: AP "We do not want MVT to enable privacy apps not available on the Apple App Store, effectively. (Agencies)

YouTube adds money-making feature Billionaire Jeff Bezos blasts into to attract creators space on own rocket ouTube has launched a VAN HORN (TIP): Jeff Bezos blasted into new way for video space on Tuesday, July 20, on his rocket Ycreators to earn money company's first flight with people on board, from fans through a feature becoming the second billionaire in just over called Super Thanks, as the a week to ride his own spacecraft. Alphabet Inc streaming service The Amazon founder was accompanied looks to attract more content by a hand-picked group: his brother, an 18- makers. year-old from the Netherlands and an 82- The feature, a fourth way for year-old aviation pioneer from Texas — the YouTubers to earn money from youngest and oldest to ever fly in space. Billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos and their viewers, comes as “Best day ever!” Bezos said when the pioneering female aviator Wally Funk emerge competing platforms like short- capsule touched down on the desert floor at from their capsule after their flight aboard form video app TikTok and the end of the 10-minute flight. Blue Origins New Shepard rocket on the Facebook Inc's Instagram are investing heavily to court creators filming viral videos. Named after America's first astronaut, worlds first unpiloted suborbital flight near Van Horn, Texas, US, July 20, 2021. Reuters Fans can purchase Super Thanks at four price points, from $2 to $50, as a way to Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket soared express gratitude and support their favourite YouTube channels, the company said from remote West Texas on the 52nd in a statement. anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, board for the up-and-down flight. After purchase on a video page, a highlighted comment will appear in the comment a date chosen by Bezos for its historical Blue Origin reached an altitude of about section, allowing the creator to respond to the fan's gift with a comment. significance. He held fast to it, even as Virgin 66 miles (106 kilometers), more than 10 miles The feature is available to thousands of creators in 68 countries and will expand to Galactic's Richard Branson pushed up his (16 kilometers) higher than Branson's July all eligible creators in YouTube's partner program. own flight from New Mexico in the race for 11 ride. The 60-foot (18-meter) booster Fans have been able to pay for exclusive content through channel memberships. space tourist dollars and beat him to space accelerated to Mach 3 or three times the Viewers on a live-streamed YouTube video can also pay for Super Chats to pin their by nine days. Unlike Branson's piloted speed of sound to get the capsule high comments to the top of the comment section. rocket plane, Bezos' capsule was completely enough, before separating and landing Source: Reuters automated and required no official staff on upright. Source: AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA BUSINESS FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 29 Adani firms Crypto king to ‘overtake under Sebi’s lens: Fin Min global finance’ by 2050 he capital markets regulator and the 021 will probably go down Tanti-smuggling in history as the year when investigator, Directorate of 2Bitcoin started to enter the Revenue Intelligence mainstream financial world (DRI), are probing some with an increasing number of Adani Group companies, global financial institutions, the finance ministry told large technology enterprises, lawmakers in Parliament. and even a nation adopting the Adani Group said it had ADB slashes crypto king. While Bitcoin will made full disclosure to the sooner or later come out of the Securities and Exchange India’s FY22 current price correction phase, Board of India (Sebi) on the majority in a survey of 42 request for information crypto experts globally and that the DRI matter growth forecast recently said was sub judice. hyperbitcoinisation – the In a written reply to to 10% moment when Bitcoin questions raised by overtakes global finance – will lawmakers, the finance sian Development Bank (ADB) happen by 2050. Goldman Sachs, PayPal, Visa, are likely to be continuously ministry said that Sebi has downgraded India’s The survey, which also Tesla, Apple, MicroStrategy, driven by supply and demand, was investigating some Aeconomic growth forecast for included heads of Indian and more. Recently, the Central less availability for a wider Adani Group companies the current financial year to 10% on crypto exchanges ZebPay and American nation El Salvador group of users.” “with regard to Tuesday, from 11% projected earlier Unocoin – Avinash Shekhar became the first country However, panelists expected compliance with Sebi this year, mainly on account of the and Sathvik Vishwanath globally to adopt Bitcoin as a that by December 2030, the Regulations.” It also said adverse impact of the coronavirus respectively,was published this legal tender. Others such as price will go up to $4,287,591 that the DRI was pandemic. month by the UK-based Bulgaria and Ukraine also but “the average is skewed by investigating “certain India’s GDP growth recovered to personal finance platform owned Bitcoins, according to outliers – when we look at the entities belonging to the 1.6% in the last quarter of fiscal year Finder. The study noted that 29 BitcoinTreasuries.org. median price prediction, the Adani Group of companies ended March 2021, narrowing per cent said Even as there could be a 2030 price forecast comes under laws administered contraction in the whole fiscal year hyberbitcoinisation will medium-term price down to $470,000.” This is still by it.” The ministry also from 8% estimated in April to a revised happen as soon as 2035 while an depreciation, the price of over 14X from the current said that there was no 7.3%, the multilateral funding agency additional 20 per cent believed Bitcoin is predicted to increase price of near $32,000. ongoing investigation by said in the Asian Development it to happen by 2040. However, up to $318,417 by December Nonetheless, 2021 is expected the Enforcement Outlook (ADO) Supplement. 44 per cent of panelists didn’t 2025, according to the panel. to end at $66,284, according to Directorate and that as far “Early indicators show economic expect it to ever occur. Bitcoin “Halving events and inflation 61 per cent of panelists. This as the investigation under activity resuming quickly after has managed to gain increased along the way to 2025 and 2030 would be just $2,000 more Income Tax Act was containment measures eased. The backing or attracted the will likely trigger the larger than the all-time high of concerned, disclosure of growth projection for FY2021 (ending interest of companies and upside moves,” said Justin $64,234 as of April 14, 2021, as information regarding a March 2022), downgraded from 11% in financial entities across the Chuh, Senior Trader, Wave per data from specific taxpayer was ADO 2021 to 10%, reflects large base globe such as JPMorgan, Financial in the report. “Prices CoinMarketCap.com. prohibited. effects,” it said. Indian consumer price inflation rose to 6.3% year-on-year in May as both food and fuel inflation outpaced expectations. "This IMF urges countries to shift from At $608.99 billion, Supplement raises the inflation forecast for India in FY2021 (fiscal ending March 2022) by 0.3 percentage economic rescue to reforms India’s forex 5th highest points to 5.5%,” the ADB said. he International Monetary Fund's No. 2 in world Tofficial on Tuesday, NEW DELHI (TIP): At $608.99 billion as on June 25, Swiggy raises July 20, called on countries India has emerged as the fifth largest foreign exchange to pivot from saving their reserves holder in the world after China, Japan, economies from collapse to Switzerland and Russia, Minister of State for Finance $1.25 bn from reviving growth-oriented Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to a question policy reforms to boost their in the Lok Sabha. recovery prospects and India's foreign exchange reserves position is SoftBank, make them more comfortable in terms of import cover of more than 18 sustainable. months and provides cushion against unforeseen IMF First Deputy external shocks. Prosus Managing Director Geoffrey The government and RBI are closely monitoring the ood ordering and delivery Okamoto said in a blog emerging external position calibrating policies or platform Swiggy has announced posting on the IMF website that the Covid-19 pandemic delayed and regulations to support robust macroeconomic growth, Fclosure of $1.25 billion reversed some pro-growth reforms and restoring these can help make assured the minister. (approximately Rs 9,345 crore) funding up for output lost during the pandemic. The RBI, he said, takes regular steps for led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Reforms that allow for faster restructurings and resolution of diversification of forex reserves by scaling up Prosus. As per sources, the closure of unviable businesses and labor policies to help retrain workers and line operations in forex swap and repo markets, acquisition this round pegs the valuation of the them up with job openings can help shift workers and capital to more of gold and exploring new markets/products, while company at $5.5 billion (around Rs promising, dynamic parts of the economy, Okamoto said. adhering to safety and liquidity standards. Source: TNS 41,125 crore). Improved competition policy frameworks such as those being It marks the first investment in the debated in Europe and the United States can reduce the concentration Indian food delivery category by of market power among a few firms and create more dynamic SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with competition and innovation. "Using this moment for some of these participation from the company’s long- difficult reforms means that the monetary and fiscal stimulus still term investor, Prosus, and other flowing will serve as a springboard to a brighter and more sustainable existing investors Accel Partners and future rather than a crutch to a weaker version of the pre-Covid-19 Wellington Management, Swiggy said. economy," Okamoto said. "Seizing the opportunity could deliver years Besides, new investors Qatar of solid post-Covid-19 growth and progress in living standards." Investment Authority, Falcon Edge The call for a renewed focus on reforms comes as the IMF is shifting Capital, Amansa Capital, Goldman from non-conditional emergency Covid-19 pandemic financing toward Sachs, Think Investments and the negotiation of more traditional IMF loan programs, which require Carmignac participated in the round, recipient countries to meet policy reform benchmarks. it stated. Source: Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASTROLOGY FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 30 Shree Ganeshaya Namah

By Vedic Astrologer Nastur Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological consultations. He can be reached at [email protected] and on phone +91 8141234275 for astrological queries VEDIC ASTROLOGER NASTUR Chirag Bejan Daruwalla with his father late Bejan Daruwalla BEJAN DARUWALLA www.bejandaruwalla.com

TIP brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope by WEEKLY HOROSCOPE Astro Friend Chirag - Blessed Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla 26th July to 1st August 2021

Aries Leo Sagittarius

Ganesha says you will get involved in activities Will feel dissatisfaction and unhappiness in every You will gain a lot of profit in your business this you never thought you would participate in this moment, you will feel detached from your week which will set a positive tone for the entire week. The first three days will bring you responsibilities, which will affect your productivity; week. You won't need to do things that you hate in opportunities you were waiting for but in the last your grip on your projects will become slow, which terms of work anymore. You will have the time, two days you will feel uneasy and derailed from your might create some loss in the business or at work. space and affordability to follow your passion. schedule. Avoid gambling on Wednesday this week. You might be a victim of conspiracy at work which Financial abundance is in your cards this week, This week you should be very selective avoid people only worsens your situation. which will keep you satisfied and happy throughout you invest your emotions in as their possessive You need to be careful in terms of hidden enemies the week. You need to be more analytical about nature may harm your later. There will be dull and opponents. You are advised to be careful in the making investments now as managing the funds that moment due to transition of moon. way you speak; otherwise, you might face losses in you receive this week and in the future as it will near future. You should avoid making investments in make a significant difference in your life. This is the Taurus risky assets. Practicing meditation and yoga will perfect week for you to make investments as your You will get the fruit of your hard work you will do help you to come out from this messy situation this luck will favor you into making the correct and the entire week in the end of the week. You will give week. logical decisions. your best at work and it will give you a very handsome number of rewards in form of appraisals Virgo Capricorn or promotions. Your spouse and you will make some This week is all about getting uncomfortable and This week will be important for your business. Your big decisions about your kids and you must listen to stepping your foot into untouched waters for you. A focus towards your goal as well as your patience will your kid's opinions also. Your health will not be a lot of travelling, most likely to be solo trips is in your be challenged and you will keep busy at work. With the major concern this week but the elderly people in cards this week. Though it may initially seem like a help of patience, you will be able to achieve your goals your home will demand some attention. You are also bad thing, stepping beyond the usual boundaries of on time. The best way is to be extremely loving and likely to overspend on health products. Rather than your life, it could be a real adventure and you'll forgiving and not by dredging up old grudges but by doing over expenditure on health, develop good realize in the end how far you've come. This week is leading with love! You will be required to be eating habits and follow workout regime. all about being street smart for you. responsible for a lot of things this week as well. This week completely depends upon your actions; you can Gemini Libra make it or break it when it comes to your business as Even though you will receive a lot of love, support Avoid intense discussions and lethargy in well as your relationships this week. and even help from your loved ones, you will have to important work. When it comes to managing your put in your blood, sweat and tears into your business funds, it is mandatory that you do detailed financial Aquarius this week. Take five minutes off to meditate daily paperwork this week so that you understand your The best way is to be extremely loving and which will help you focus on your work and get it shortcomings and plan your future accordingly.Your forgiving and not by dredging up old grudges but by done faster. Your relationship with your partner will loved ones will need your extra time as your family leading with love! You will be required to be get extremely strong this week, you will realize that might be emotionally suffering a little bit. You need responsible for a lot of things this week as well. This this is the person you would want to spend the rest of to wear the pants in your family this week and take week completely depends upon your actions; you can your life with. the lead everywhere is it taking on the financial make it or break it when it comes to your business as Cancer burden or solving fights. well as your relationships this week. This week is quite easy and relaxing for you. Scorpio Pisces Although not every aspect of your life will work out A normal start to the week is likely for you. You Things will start going in a positive way this week. as you would have liked it to be, you'll come through will make use of the first two days of the week to You will get the reward of your hard work you did. struggles stronger and smarter. You will need to improve your knowledge. You will give your best at work and it will give you a update yourself in terms of your skill set as people You will crave for something new in your life. You very handsome number of rewards in form of junior to you are trying to take over your position. will procure new items. Results will mirror the hard appraisals or promotions. On the other hand, you You're likely to feel slightly anxious and worried work that you have put in the past few days but all in will end up taking decisions in haste which you will about how things will work out financially for you all this week might be quite boring for you if you regret later. Your spouse and you will make some big this week, as you have already made investments keep it like that. decisions about your kids and you must listen to based on estimation of an income that's yet to come. your kid's opinions also. Your health will not be a Mid-week you'll realize that things worked out even major concern this week but the elderly people in better than you expected financially. your home will demand some attention from a good doctor.

CONTD ON PAGE 31 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASTROLOGY FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 31 BIRTHDAY HOROSCOPE 26TH JULY TO 1ST AUGUST 2021 By Astro Friend Chirag - Blessed Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla

CONTD FROM PAGE 30 them and things might move forward today itself and that makes your day today. July 26 because it will be favorable for them as well. You will have a good day with your partner today if you put in July 31 Positive energies are amazing for you today.Today the effort. Quite a positive and cheerful day for you today.You will be a beautiful and enchanting day for you in will spend the day feeling content and grateful. terms of work and love life, positive highlight July 29 Things where you were stuck at before will start throughout the day for you will be your great health. If you focus all your energies on the goal which clearing up. Your mental health is doing well, and Which will stay in an excellent state throughout the you have set for yourself, you are bound to get you will be in a good mood throughout the day. You day, providing you with abundant energy. success. During this time, you will do well in your will get a lot of time to relax and rejuvenate today professional life as financial abundance is in your Use this time to improve your health and spend more July 27 sign's favor today when comes to your business. Hard time with your family which you've been wanting-to You might be engaging in a work event that will work and commitment will enable you to earn good since a long time. It necessarily does not mean you take up most of your day today.Luck is only on your money from additional business sources. need to socialize a lot. Just focus on having fun and side if you follow your intuitions today, your enjoying yourself. business will make amazing profits today.Hence you July 30 need to have courage, be bold, and have control over Your partner will support you in everything; do August 1 your work schedule. Your love life today is a bit of a not take that person for granted because they are the Your work life will be the most positive part of challenge. You will have to work really hard to keep best for you. Be open to the affection being shown to your day. A very productive day is on its way for you your cool today and not worsen the situation that is you. You are about to discover new ways to express today. You will have a lot of work to do, which you already headed towards a downward spiral. your love towards the person you love. Today is a will thoroughly enjoy. As you have been working great day for your relationship to flourish into the hard since the past few days you will see exponential July 28 next big thing. You and your loved one's sense of growth today. Being the down to earth person that You will gain a lot of clarity and insight into your humor are immaculately similar. You're amazed by you are, you will continue to work hard despite it life today. Use today to express your gratitude your partner's personality and their kind and loving being your birthday.You will like it this way as your towards your partner by planning a nice surprise for nature, you will realize that you have found the one work has always been a celebration to you. THE INDIAN PANORAMA CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 32 THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPIRITUALITY FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 33 Shravan Maas: Auspicious month of Hindus

very auspicious month according to the ancient scriptures, Shravan Maas falls somewhere Aduring July to August. Shravana Nakshatra is the birthstar of Vishnu and falls on the full moon day during this time. So, this month is called “Shravan Maas.” According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Sawan will start from July 25, 2021, and will end on August 22, 2021. There will be a total of four Mondays in this month. This entire month is considered to be the best month to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. It is believed that during this month all the wishes of the devotee, who worships Lord Shiva with devotion, are fulfilled. The month of Sawan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. That is why Shiva devotees bring kanwar and anoint Shiva with Ganga water filled in that kanwar. Sawan Monday fast In Hinduism, every Monday that falls in the month of Shravan has a special significance. During the month of Sawan, the devotees keep the fast on Mondays to fulfil their prayers. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva by fasting throughout the day on Monday fulfils all the wishes of Shiva devotees. There will be 4 Mondays in this month which are as follows. „ First Shravan Monday Fast- 26 July, 2021, Monday „ Second Shravan Monday Fast- 2 August, 2021, Monday „ Third Shravan Monday Fast- 9 August, 2021, Monday „ Fourth Shravan Monday Fast-16 August, 2021, Monday People who observe fast on Sawan Monday, usually take a bath early in the morning and undergo fasting by remembering Lord Shiva. Devotees then place idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at their prayer house Fast of monday only in the month of Savan The legend of Savan is related to Lord Shiva. During and worship them. After that, offer them Bel leaves, Solah Somvar the period of Samudra Manthan, lots of things came flowers, Datura, then light lamps and incense sticks in out which were equally distributed among the gods and front of the idols. Chant Om Namah Shivaya Mantra. Beginning the fast of Solah (sixteen) Somvars, in the demons. Some undesirable items also came out from the Offer sixteen makeup items to Mother Parvati. It is month of Savan Manthan, which were not accepted by any of the god or believed that Ketaki flowers and Tulsi leaves should not Somya Pradosh demon, such as Halahal (poison). This poison or be offered to Lord Shiva. At the end of the prayer recite Vish/Halahal could have some really adverse effects on Shiva Chalisa and the offer aarti. Fast observed till the evening during Pradosham the living beings. The whole world could have finished During the entire month of Shravan Maas, visiting Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati are the two main deities or adversely affected by Halahal. the Shiva Temple in the evening and offering flowers worshiped during the month of Savan. Devotees offer For saving the world from these ill effects of Halahal, and abhishekam gives a long and prosperous life. their favorite offerings to please the deities and to Lord Shiva consumed the whole Halahal and stored it in The whole Savan month is considered as highly receive their blessings. These offerings include Bel his throat. Due to this reason, the color of his neck auspicious, since every day of the month Savan holds a Patra, Datura, rose or marigold flowers and much more. turned blue and he was attributed with the name special significance. The whole month is blessed with Neelkantha. This whole event took place in the month the blessings of Lord Shiva and some other lords such Auspicious Results Of Sawan Somvar Vrat of Savan, which increased the significance of as Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna. We observe some „ All the difficulties and tensions of life will worshiping Lord Shiva in the month of Savan. really auspicious occasions in the month of Savan such disappear. as Raksha Bandhan, Hariyali Teej, and Nag Panchami. „ Lord Shiva blesses unmarried girls with desired As we are talking about the month of Savan and its husband. PAGE SPONSORED BY main deity Lord Shiva, how can we forget to talk about „ Lord Shiva blesses married ladies with long life Savan Somvars. We know that the whole month of and well being of husband and sons. ARISH K. SAHANI Savan is having a special significance for worshiping „ Lord Shiva fulfills all the desires and wishes of his Serving Since 1972 Lord Shiva. The auspicious results of worshiping Lord devotees. Shiva increases upto many times in the holy month of „ Lord Shiva blesses his devotees with wealth and Please Call or Write for Your Savan. prosperity. Insurance Needs Monday or Somvar being the special day of Lord Lord Shiva is so kind toward his devotees that anyone Arish K Sahani Shiva, the auspiciousness of Somvars in the month of can easily please him by showing love and gratitude, (Father) Savan increases upto many folds. Special fast and Pujas thus he is also known as Bholenath. Let’s now talk are performed by the devotees to please Lord Shiva in about another very important day of Savan that is Shiv Sahani (Son) the month of Savan. Sawan Shivaratri Priya Sahani Sood What Is Sawan Somvar? Sawan Shivaratri (Daughter) Savan Somvars hold a great significance because they Sawan Shivratri is also a major part of the month 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 are the special days of Lord Shiva in the special holy Savan. Its celebrations are observed by devotees with month. Highly auspicious results can be obtained by full faith and devotion, as it falls in the special month of [email protected] worshiping Lord Shiva on Savan Somvars every year. Savan. It is the second most important Shivaratri after The starting of fasts of Solah (sixteen) Somvars is Maha Shivratri . It is also believed that if Sawan also considered as highly auspicious in the month of Shivaratri falls on the day of monday, its significance “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” Savan. Reciting Solah Somvar Vrat Katha is considered increases up to many times. Because then, the three “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall highly auspicious for women. Savan Somvar Vrat is auspicious events related to Lord Shiva fall on the same guard it?” mainly categorized into three categories, these are: day that are the month Savan, Sawan Somvar and Shivaratri. “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are Savan Somvar one.” Legend Of Savan THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 34 Indian-origin fraudster posing as car salesman jailed for 9 years in UK DEFRAUDED OVER 200 UNSUSPECTING CAR BUYERS OUT OF MORE THAN 1 MILLION POUNDS

LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin fraudster posing and the victims received nothing as he pocketed their as a car salesman has been jailed for nine years by a UK money. Some victims drove for miles to collect their court for defrauding over 200 unsuspecting car buyers new car only to discover that the garage from which out of more than 1 million pounds. they had purchased the vehicle did not exist. Ravinder Singh Randhawa, 30, was imprisoned for 22 Those assisting Randhawa to launder his ill-gotten offences of fraud and one offence of money laundering gains, Atif Shariff, 30, and Jason Gilbert, 55, were at Exeter Crown Court in south-west England last sentenced to 20 months and 27 months' imprisonment Friday, July 16. respectively for their part in the scam operation. According to the UK's Crown Prosecution Service Melo said the CPS worked with Devonshire and (CPS), Randhawa was the leader of the fake car selling Cornwall Police worked together to bring the offenders operation, posing as a legitimate salesman to persuade to justice. his victims to pay large sums of money for second-hand "Randhawa showed no remorse for his actions. He vehicles. would often laugh at his victims and goad them with "Randhawa is a prolific and serial offender, preying Photo for representation only abusive messages once they discovered they were on trusting members of the public simply wishing to victims of his fraud," she said. buy second-hand cars. His crimes were sophisticated," Randhawa and lost money which they could ill-afford. "He boasted to one victim who'd threatened to call the said Sarah Melo, Specialist Prosecutor for the CPS His crimes have had a profound impact on so many of police that, he'd 'been doing it for years and the police Specialist Fraud Division. their lives, she said. "Many described the severe effect wouldn't do anything about it'. He was wrong," she "He often used identities obtained from previous on their mental and physical health, their family added. The CPS said it is now working to recover as victims, hijacked the identity of garages and genuine relationships and overall financial stability. For many much of the stolen money as possible from Randhawa vehicles for sale, so that his victims did not suspect his of his victims this happened at a time when their lives and his accomplices in order to strip them of their scam," Melo said. were badly affected by the pandemic," she said. criminal benefit and return the money to their rightful Hundreds of people have suffered at the hands of Randhawa often sold the same vehicle more than once owners. (PTI) Indian national jailed for breaching Covid Indian origin trucker arrested in Canada for restrictions in Singapore smuggling cocaine Photo for psychiatrist added. THE VALUE OF THIS SEIZURE IS ESTIMATED representation only Nevertheless, his subsequent psychiatric history showed that he later developed full-blown AT USD 14 MILLION "schizophreniform psychosis, which was likely to have TORONTO (TIP): A been reactive to, and precipitated by the ongoing stress 24-year-old Indian of being held under conditions of security, together origin trucker was with his ongoing concerns about his family situation arrested in Canada for back in India", Dr Phang's medical report stated. allegedly smuggling When in IMH, Balachandran reported hearing voices about 112.5 kg of instructing him to commit suicide which made it cocaine estimated at Photo for representation only difficult for him to control his actions. USD 14 million (Rs He is now on a reduced dosage of antipsychotic 1,04,46,17,000) into the country from the US. medication as he is clinically well, the psychiatrist The seizure occurred last month when a SINGAPORE (TIP): A 26-year-old Indian national added. commercial truck driven by Pardeep Singh, a was sentenced to nine months' jail on Monday, July 12 Deputy Public Prosecutor Norman Yew sought 10 Quebec resident, entered Canada at the Peace Bridge for trying to leave Singapore during the height of the months' jail for Balachandran, while Wong asked for six- in Fort Erie in Ontario and was pulled aside for a Covid pandemic when he had been asked to wait in a and-a-half months' jail. secondary examination, the Canada Border Services hospital for the results of his swab test. In sentencing, District Judge Ronald Gwee took into Agency (CBSA) said Thursday, July 8. Balachandran Parthiban's test came positive for Covid consideration two other charges of exposing others to Border agents searched the vehicle and discovered after he was picked up by the police at Changi Airport the risk of infection and of using insulting words 112.5 kg of suspected cocaine inside five duffel bags, and escorted back to Singapore General Hospital (SGH). towards a health officer. the agency said in a statement. He had taken public transport there, tried For each charge of breaking Covid laws, The value of this seizure is estimated at USD 14 unsuccessfully to buy a ticket to India, and loitered at Balachandran could have been jailed for up to six million. Terminal 1 of the Changi Airport for about four hours, months or fined up to SGD10,000, or both. The RCMP have charged Singh with the reported TODAY newspaper. The court earlier heard that Balachandran was a importation of a controlled substance. The foreign worker later breached an isolation order resident of the Jurong Penjuru dormitory for foreign In a statement, CBSA District Director Kim Upper and went to the airport again in another bid to fly back workers, which had been gazetted as an isolation area on hailed the seizure as an example of the "integral home. After he pleaded guilty in May to one charge each April 18 last year to prevent the spread of the role" her agency plays in keeping illegal drugs off of exposing others to the risk of Covid and leaving an coronavirus. the streets. isolation area without permission, his pro bono lawyer On the morning of May 23, he reported sick at his "Our officers have interrupted the smuggling Cory Wong asked for him to be remanded in the Institute dormitory and complained of fever and sore throat. He attempt of a massive amount of narcotics and have of Mental Health (IMH) for psychiatric evaluation. was then taken to SGH by ambulance to undergo a Covid put a full stop to the ripple effect these narcotics Following a nearly four-week stay in IMH, swab test at around 12.45 pm. would have in neighborhoods across our country," Balachandran was diagnosed with "adjustment disorder About an hour later, he was transferred to the Upper said. with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct" hospital's "fever screening area" at SGH's multi-storey While the border is closed to non-essential travel around the time of his offences in May last year. car park and repeatedly told to wait for his swab test because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it remains open Dr Stephen Phang found that the "minor" mental results. However, he left the car park at around 5.35 pm for commercial traffic so that essential goods can disorder did not cause him to abdicate his capacity to without giving notice because he wanted to buy a flight continue to flow. assume mental responsibility for his actions. ticket back to India at Changi Airport. He walked 2.1-km Restrictions on non-essential travel are expected He still retained the mental capacity to differentiate before taking a public bus and taxi. to remain in place until at least July 21. (Source: right from wrong and was not of unsound mind, the (Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA TRAVEL FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 35 Chikmagalur: The Coffee Land of Karnataka scenic place in the Western Ghat of the versatile state Karnataka A– Chikmagalur. The coffee land of Karnataka is a gorgeous hill station is a place that must feature on every tourists and travellers bucket list, thanks to the lush greenery all around, magnanimous views of the adjacent peaks and add to it the aroma of the coffee beans all over the town. Chikmagalur in the local language means the town of the younger daughter. The name originates from a historically significant event. This small town was once gifted to a village chief as dowry when another village chief gave his younger daughter’s hand in marriage. Thus, the name Chikmagalur. One of the best getaways for a tranquil retreat, Chikmagalur is a place that is definitely a must at least once in a lifetime. Lush green mountains, mystical temples, cascading waterfalls, exotic trekking trails and picturesque coffee plantations make this place enchanting. Here are a list places in Chikmagalur that you will absolutely love visiting while vacationing. Mullayangiri Mullayangiri is the highest peak of Karnataka, located on the Chandra Drona ranges, the Mullayangiri is also the highest peak between the Nilgiris and Himalayas. The quaint ambience, verdant grasslands, rugged rocks jetting out and nature’s raw beauty will make you behold with the view. Just below the peak, you can spot a cave and if you are not feeling enough of the adventure this trekking trail has to offer, you can also explore this cave. Kemmanagudi Kemmanagudi, another towering mountain in Chikmagalur is another place that is not be missed out on when you are in Chikmagalur. The forests, gardens, waterfalls and springs in Kemmanagudi is simply mesmerising. Once a summer retreat to the royals of Mysore Wadiyar dynasty. With Mullayangiri and Bababudangiri in close proximity along with the twin Kallathi and Kalahasthi waterfalls is just beautiful. Kemmanagudi is also a haven for trekkers. Chikmagalur. The Coffee Museum in Chikmagalur is run by Coffee Board of Kudremukh India, this museum offers a glimpse of Kudremukh is the most popular the insight into the history of Coffee tourist destination in Chikmagalur, plantations in India. You can also with pristine waterfalls, lush green witness a thematic representation of landscape greenery everywhere, this how coffee is prepared in the museum. place is an absolute haven for those who are in desperate need of peace away Z Point from the hustle-bustle of the city with It would be an offence if Z point is alluring beauty of nature in abundance missed out from this list. The Z Point is at Kudremukh. The Surimale Waterfall one of the must visit place in and the Kadambi Waterfall near Chikmagalur, offering scintillating Kudremukh are also a must visit place views of Chikmagalur from the peak of that mustn’t be missed out. the Z Point. You can also opt for mountain biking if you want to add Coffee Museum some adventure to the trek and ride on If you are missing out on a place that the rocky terrains leading up to the Z is related to coffee is a crime in Point. THE INDIAN PANORAMA TOKYO OLYMPICS FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 36 Tokyo 2020: USA sends its biggest ever contingent THE 613 ATHLETES NAMED TO THE U.S. ROSTER MARK THE LARGEST DELEGATION BY A NON-HOST NATION, AND THE SECOND-LARGEST DELEGATION FOR TEAM

BY PRABHJOT SINGH USA, FOLLOWING THE 648 ATHLETES AT THE ATLANTA GAMES IN 1996.

Bhara as a member of the Great Britain hockey team that finished third. When the games returned to the USA in 1996 at Atlanta, India had the consolation of winning a bronze medal in Tennis as Leander Paes lost the semi-finals to the ultimate winner Andre Agassi. Other than Alexi Singh Grewal, another player of Indian origin, Rajeev Ram, was the winner of a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympic games. Honors came to him in the mixed doubles after the US paid had beaten India's top combination of Sania Mirza and Rohan "Team USA is ready. Our roster includes 613 remarkable Bopanna in the semi-finals. athletes, one of our biggest teams ever", said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland That is about India-US sports connections. And in Tokyo, two Table tennis players of Indian origin - Kanak Jha and Nikhil Kumar - will don US colors in hile the Corona agony continues unabated in Tokyo 2020. the Olympic city of Tokyo, hundreds of The 2020 U.S. Olympic Team features 193 returning Wplayers and sports officials continue to Olympians - including one seven-time Olympian, six descend on the Japanese capital to participate in what five-time Olympians, 15 four-time Olympians, 39 three- may go down in the Olympic annals as "games of the time Olympians and 130 two-time Olympians. The slate brave". Interestingly, there are no calls for "boycott" or of veterans features 104 Olympic medalists, including "stay away" from the games, even while there are 56 Olympic champions, 33 athletes who have won apprehensions of a third wave sweeping the world in multiple Olympic medals and an additional 22 who won coming weeks. multiple Olympic gold medals. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has sent a 613-member 2020 U.S. Olympic Team that will Katie Ledecky compete at the upcoming Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Following the year-long postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Opening Ceremony is all set to take place Friday, July 23, with competition beginning July 21 and concluding Sunday, Aug. 8. Canada is sending a 350 plus squad while Indian Olympic contingent of 126 will be the biggest ever to leave the shores of the country. Other countries, like China, Germany, Great Britain, France, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand, too, are sending full strength squads to Tokyo. "Team USA is ready. Our roster includes 613 remarkable athletes, one of our biggest teams ever, all who qualified to participate in these Games," said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. "In these extraordinary times -- these athletes have shown perseverance, dedication and focus and have inspired us all. We are Allyrson Felix Simone Biles thrilled to support them as they live their dreams of competing on the biggest stage in sport." Needless to reiterate that the US is also a world leader in sports. Since 1896, the US has been miles ahead of other nations in winning medals in the games since 1896. Before the start of events in Tokyo 2020, the USA has in its tally (1022) more gold medals than the next three nations combined with Germany at 296, Great Britain 256 and Italy 242. France has 239. Swimmer Michael Phelps has 23 gold medals to his credit. His individual tally is higher than the total gold medals tally of 66 nations, including Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, India, etc., etc. India has, since 1928, won 9 gold medals, including eight in hockey. The US organizedthe summer Olympic games for the first time in 1932 in Los Angeles. The games returned to Los Angeles 52 years later in 1984. Those were the games where for the first time, players of Indian origin won one gold medal and one bronze medal while Indian contingent returned home empty handed. The gold Sue Bird medal went to cyclist Alexi Singh Grewal in the 184 km road race and the bronze was taken by Kulbir Singh Allison Schmidt CONTD ON PAGE 37 THE INDIAN PANORAMA TOKYO OLYMPICS FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 37

CONTD FROM PAGE 36 The multiple medalists are led by eight Games are special. The commitment ABOUT THE AUTHOR U.S. women with four or more medals, from Team USA athletes and the including track athlete Allyson Felix National Governing Bodies never rabhjot Paul Singh, better with nine, swimmer Allison Schmitt wavered, and for that we are grateful." known as Prabhjot Singh, is a with eight, swimmer Katie Ledecky with The 2020 Olympic Games will welcome Pveteran all round journalist six and gymnast Simone Biles with five. new events added for the first time. with over 40 years of experience of Four athletes have won four medals each, Baseball and softball return to the working with print and electronic including basketball players Sue Bird Olympics for the first time since 2008, media, including 37 years with The and Diana Taurasi, fencer Mariel while four new sports make their Tribune - the oldest and largest Zagunis and swimmer Simone Manuel. Olympic debut, including surfing, circulated English daily of North "The journey to be a part of the 2020 karate, skateboarding and sport India. He had also worked as U.S. Olympic Team was like no other," climbing. Executive Editor, PTC News, the said Rick Adams, USOPC chief of sport In alignment with previous games, the world's largest Punjabi TV network, performance. "This team is special; these roster of 613 athletes does not reflect for more than 8 years. He did his M.Sc. in Journalism from PAU, Ludhiana, MA (Eng) and BSc (Medical) from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and Bachelor of Journalism from Punjabi University, Patiala. The man with solid ethical core, integrity, strong communication skills with knowledge of English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, German, French as well as courageous attitude and analytic mind had won KK Birla Foundation Fellowship on Media and Terrorism and also KC Kulish (Rajasthan) award for Excellence in International Journalism. In fact, he had been a pioneer in introducing the concept of sports page in Jalandhar (vernacular) newspapers in February 1975, months before he was offered a job as a Sports Reporter by The Tribune group of newspapers. In 2012, Vienna based International Press Institute (IPI) recognized his commitment to promote free exchange of accurate, balanced news among nations and for Excellence in Journalism, for publishing an investigative series into the loot of the public transport system in Punjab-by-Punjab politicians, he was awarded IPI-India award. The Sunday magazine section of The Tribune from Chandigarh dated 25 November 1984, carried an article titled "Profile of an assassin", which is his most recognized work. Diana Taurasi Though he has many feathers in his cap yet efforts to make IXC(Chandigarh airport)active will be remembered always as a blessing for Punjabi diaspora. His tireless pen had made Chandigarh airport as Chandigarh International Airport. He had raised issues related to IXC at various platforms. His love for sports can be witnessed from his travels to six summer Olympic games, one winter Olympic games, seven World Cups in Hockey,FIFA World Cup in 2006, besides three World Cups in Cricket, and two editions of Pan Am Games (Toronto and Lima). He has also covered Asian Games (New Delhi and Jakarta) and Commonwealth games in Melbourne and New Delhi. Also, he has been to many other important international events and did spectacular stories of human interest.

athletes currently registered for the Nelly Korda (golf), Henry Leverett and Games as alternates. In effort to provide Jack Leverett III (shooting), Phillip and added flexibility to nations competing in Ryan Chew (badminton), Kristen and the Tokyo 2020 field hockey, team Samantha Mewis (soccer), Erik and handball, rugby, soccer and water polo Kawika Shoji (volleyball), and Aria and competitions, the IOC and respective Makenzie Fischer (water polo), while International Federations announced Canada has two. Mariel Zagunis new policies for athletes registered as The 613 athletes named to the U.S. alternates in their sport. roster mark the largest delegation by a For the Tokyo Games, accredited non-host nation, and the second-largest alternate athletes in these sports are delegation for Team USA, following the immediately eligible to be called into 648 athletes at the Atlanta Games in 1996. game day rosters and, in that case, will Four athletes on the roster have become Olympians. The USOPC, in competed at the Olympics previously for compiling the roster of the 2020 U.S. other nations. Phillip Dutton will be Olympic Team, followed these guidelines making his seventh Olympic appearance, and will update the roster accordingly. his fourth on Team USA, as he competed Existing athlete replacement protocols for Australia in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Amro remain in place for the remaining sports El-Geziry competed in pentathlon for on the Olympic program. Egypt in 2008, 2012 and 2016; Ildar The US contingent includes 329 women Hafizov wrestled for Uzbekistan in 2008; and 284 men, marking the third straight and Sally Kipyego ran track for Kenya in Olympic Games with more women on the 2012. U.S. roster. The Rio 2016 team included Dutton leads all returning Olympians 294 women and 264 men, while London and will make his seventh appearance at 2012 had 268 women and 262 men. the Olympic Games. The six five-time Canada has 225 women athletes in its Olympians include equestrian Steffen contingent of 371.India has 52 women Peters, basketball players Sue Bird and athletes in its Olympic squad of 126. Diana Taurasi, track athletes Abdi There are at least six sets of siblings Abdirahman and Allyson Felix, and Simone Manuel on the US team, including Jessica and fencer Mariel Zagunis. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPORTS FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 38 England beat Pakistan by 3 Deepak Chahar scripts wickets; clinch India’s series-sealing win Twenty20 series 2-1 MANCHESTER (TIP): Leg-spinner over Sri Lanka Adil Rashid posted career-best figures to help England secure a tense three-wicket COLOMBO (TIP): Chasing 276, India win over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 were down and out at 193 for seven before and clinch their series 2-1 here. Deepak Chahar and Bhuvneshwar Rashid took four wickets for 35 and Kumar (19 not out off 28) forged an Pakistan finished on 154-6 after winning unbeaten 84-run stand to seal a the toss and opting to bat first on memorable win for the visitors who Tuesday, July 20. extended their record of not losing an Jason Roy (64 off 36) opened well ODI on Sri Lankasoil since 2012. before the visitors chipped away with A struggling Sri Lankan outfit badly wickets, leaving it No. 8 Chris Jordan to needed a morale-boosting win but has sprint through for the winning runs with only itself to blame for not finishing the just two deliveries and three wickets job from a commanding position. remaining. England reached 155-7. Chahar, whose highest score before this For the second consecutive match, game was 12, showed remarkable resolve England shut down the visitors with and composure under pressure to take his spin, as Rashid and Moeen Ali (1-19) had team over the line with five balls to spare. their way at Old Trafford cricket ground. He fittingly hit the winning boundary. It Rashid had never taken four wickets in a was India's ninth consecutive bilateral T20 International before. series win over Sri Lanka. Dawid Malan (31 off 33) struggled The third ODI will be played on Friday. before returning captain Eoin Morgan It was expected to be another comfortable (21 off 12) gained control, picking his chase for India after Sri Lanka put an moments against Hasan Ali (1-28) and improved batting effort to post 275 for twice sending the ball into the stands for nine. six. However, questionable shot selection In the dramatic penultimate over, from the majority of the Indian batsmen India's Deepak Chahar celebrates his half century with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Malan was bowled by Mohammad gave their struggling opponents hope. Hafeez (3-28) before Liam Livingstone left Barring Chahar and Suryakumar it straight to mid wicket with hard hands drastically after Chahal removed Minod impressions while facing just two Yadav (53), the Indian batsmen faltered. left India reeling at 116 for five. and Bhanuka Rajapaksa off successive deliveries — smashing one for six and Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga Suryakumar and Krunal stitched a 44- balls in the 14th over. caught off his next, leaving six required troubled the Indians with his variations run stand before Chahar produced a Sri Lanka, who are among the worst off the final over. and ended up being the stand out bowler stunner from nowhere for a remarkable performing teams in the middle overs, Morgan was held in the deep with four for his team. win. struggled again in the crucial stage of the needed before two hard-run twos from India felt the heat early on in the chase Earlier, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal game. Jordan’s bat settled it. with Prithvi Shaw and Ishan Kishan, who led India's decent effort with the ball. They took 97 balls to take find their Batting first, Pakistan made 40 off both blew away the opposition in the Pretty much like the series opener, most next boundary after the eight over. From their first five overs with Mohammad opener on Sunday, getting out to bad of the Sri Lankan batsmen got starts but 77 for no loss in the 14th over, Sri Lanka Rizwan (76 of 57) with early sixes off shots. failed to capitalise after the hosts opted to slipped to 134 for four in the 28th over. Saqib Mahmood and Jordan. But the Shaw failed to pick a wrong one off bat. Asalanka and skipper Dasun Shanaka usually reliable captain Babar Azam (11 Hasaranga and got bowled while going for Avishka Fernando (50 off 71) and tried to resurrect the innings but their 38- off 13) struggled. a cut. The opener once again showed Charith Asalanka (65 off 68) struck fine run stand ended with the captain falling Pakistan had slumped to 69 for three in sublime form during his short stay in the half-centuries but the home team wasn't to a flatter one from Chahal. the ninth. Source: AP middle with three delightful boundaries disciplined enough to post an imposing Chahar took his second wicket with a before throwing it away. total. perfect knuckle ball that crashed through Kishan, with his feet nowhere close to Chamika Karunaratne (44 not out off Wanindu Hasaranga's defences. Asalanka the bat, tried to whack it through the off- 33) came up with another timely cameo to played some bold strokes alongside side off pacer Kasun Rajitha only to play take the team past 270. Chahal (3/50) was Karunaratne to give the innings some it on to the stumps, leaving India at 39 for the pick of the bowlers while pacers impetus towards the end. two in four overs. Deepak Chahar (2/53) and Bhuvneshwar Asalanka got to his maiden fifty with a Skipper Shikhar Dhawan (29 off 38) Kumar (3/54) too got wickets primarily lofted boundary over extra cover off was not at his fluent best for the second due to profligacy of the home team Kuldeep Yadav before sweeping the left- game in a row and was trapped in front by batsmen. arm wrist spinner for another four in the Hasaranga. Openers Fernando (50 off 71) and same over. Manish Pandey (37) was unfortunate to Minod Bhanuka (36 off 42) took Sri Lanka Bhuvneshar kept things tight but be run out off a deflection from the to 59 for loss in the first 10 overs. bowled at a slower pace than his usual. bowler's hand and Hardik Pandya hitting The momentum shifted India's way Source: PTI

Dhawan moves up two places to 16th, Kohli remains second in ICC ODI rankings DUBAI (TIP): India opener Shikhar Babar Azam (873). 70th) were among the others to make Dhawan jumped two places to 16th The rankings took into account the headway. after his unbeaten half-century in the three-match series between Zimbabwe In the ICC T20 rankings, Pakistan first match against Sri Lanka while and Bangladesh, the third Ireland opener Mohammad Rizwan and Virat Kohli remained at second spot in versus South Africa match and the England middle-order batsman Liam the latest ICC ODI rankings issued on first two ODIs between Sri Lanka and Livingstone made huge progress after Wednesday, June 21. India. finishing as the leading run scorers for Dhawan's unbeaten 86 in the first Among the bowlers, India's their teams in the three-match series game of the ongoing three-ODI series Yuzvendra Chahal (up four places to won 2-1 by England. in Colombo helped him accumulate 20th), Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga Wicketkeeper-batsman Rizwan has 712 rating points and gain two slots, (up 22 places to 36th), South Africa's attained a career-best seventh position while Kohli has 848 points. Tabraiz Shamsi (up eight places to after aggregating 176 runs in the series Another senior India batsman Rohit 39th), Ireland's Simi Singh (up six including an unbeaten 76 in the final Sharma is at third position with 817 places to 51st) and Zimbabwe's match in Manchester, performances points in the list headed by Pakistan's Blessing Muzarabani (up 23 places to that helped him gain four places. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPORTS FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 39 Osaka to play at Umesh leads bowling attack as US Open, ‘Big Three’ lead men’s Indians bowl out County XI for 220

field DURHAM (TIP): Young opener aomi Osaka will defend her title Haseeb Hameed celebrated his Test at the US Open, organisers said recall with a gritty hundred even as Non Wednesday, after she Umesh Yadav bowled a few incisive withdrew from this year's French spells and was largely responsible in Open and Wimbledon on mental health India bowling Select County XI out for grounds. 220 on the second day of the warm-up Japan's Osaka stunned the tennis first-class game. world when she quit the claycourt Coming back into the England squad major in Paris in May following her after nearly five years, right-handed first-round match after being fined and opener Hameed lived up to his threatened with disqualification when reputation of being called "Baby Boycs" she refused to attend mandatory post- for his dogged defensive game like match press conferences. former great Geoffrey Boycott with a The world number two, who said she knock of 112 off 246 balls. His innings had social anxiety, also skipped had 13 boundaries. Wimbledon but is scheduled to play at For India, Umesh was the stand-out the Tokyo Olympics and then in bowler as he bowled in short spells and Montreal next month. worked up a fair bit of pace with figures Osaka will be part of a women's field of 3/22 in 15 overs. at the US Open that will also include Mohammed Siraj (2/32 in 13 overs) world number one Ash Barty, who certainly bowled the best delivery of the lifted her second major title at day, hurrying compatriot Washington Wimbledon earlier this month. Sundar (2), representing the county side. A total of 15 major winners, Umesh still might not make it to the including Simona Halep and Garbine playing XI in Nottingham but his Muguruza, are scheduled to feature in performance will certainly keep the the women's field at Flushing team management interested. Meadows. Jasprit Bumrah (1/29 in 15 overs) In the men's section, former didn't give away loose deliveries but champions Novak Djokovic, Roger save the wicket of Rob Yates, where the Federer and Rafael Nadal -- currently left-hander went for a non-existent cut- tied for the men's record of 20 Grand shot to a delivery reared up, he hardly captain Will Rhodes, who lost his off- and James mistimed a pull-shot which Slam singles titles -- will resume their troubled Hameed, who defended him stump when the fast bowler came round was taken by Shardul. quest for more silverware in New York. comfortably most times. the wicket and the delivery Hameed looked the best against World number one Djokovic, fresh It was Umesh, who first castled right- straightened after pitching beating the Ravindra Jadeja (15-3-55-1), who was from his third major triumph of 2020 handed opener Jake Libby with an left-hander. punished for a few runs. He reached at Wimbledon, is aiming to become the angled delivery that saw two of the With County XI reeling at 56 for 4, closer to hundred with a lofted shot to first man since Australia's Rod Laver three stumps knocked back. Lyndon James (27) gave good support to the wide of long-on of Jadeja's bowling. in 1969 to complete a calendar-year Siraj got a nasty short ball that Hameed in their 75-run stand for the A tapped single towards short mid- sweep. suddenly climbed on Washington and fifth wicket. Hameed waited for bad wicket off Shardul brought his hundred Another former champion, Andy flew off his gloves for an easy catch in deliveries and was ready to tap and run off 228 balls. His innings ended with an Murray, who is currently ranked 104, the slip cordon. those singles and doubles. edge to KL Rahul off Shardul who had failed to make the main draw but Umesh's second victim was rival Umesh's third wicket was a short ball 1/31 in 14 overs. remains the first player on the alternate list. Australia Hamilton subjected to racist abuse after British GP victory LONDON (TIP): Lewis Hamilton was subjected to racist abuse online after thump Windies winning the British Grand Prix, with social media firm Facebook saying today it had removed a number of comments on by 133 runs in Instagram. The seven-time world champion celebrated a record eighth British Grand opening ODI Prix victory on Sunday at Silverstone ustralia's stand-in captain Alex after fighting back from a 10-second Carey scored a half-century and penalty for a first-lap collision that ended Apace bowler Mitchell Starc took up with title rival Max Verstappen in five wickets as they beat West Indies by hospital. 133 runs in a rain-hit opening match of The 36-year-old Mercedes driver was their one-day international series in targeted online hours after the victory, Barbados on Tuesday, July 20. with racist messages including monkey Chasing a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern emojis sent as replies to a post by his (DLS) adjusted 257 runs for victory Mercedes team on Instagram. after Australia scored 252-9 in 49 overs “The racist abuse directed at Hamilton after three rain delays, the hosts during and after the British Grand Prix suffered a collapse to fold for 123 with is unacceptable and we’ve removed a only returning skipper Kieron Pollard number of comments from Instagram,” a thing will fix this challenge overnight but sport and we urge that those responsible (56) offering resistance. spokesperson for Facebook, which owns we’re committed to the work to keep our should be held accountable for their Starc did most of the damage for the Instagram, said in a statement. “In community safe from abuse.” actions,” the statement read. visitors, who came into the contest at addition to our work to remove In a joint statement, Mercedes, “Formula One, the FIA, the drivers and Bridgetown after being hammered 4-1 comments and accounts that repeatedly Formula One and motor sports teams are working to build a more in their T20 series, with a superb 5-48 break our rules, there are safety features governing body the FIA condemned the diverse and inclusive sport and such which included the wicket of Pollard available, including comment filters and abuse of Hamilton and sought unacceptable instances of online abuse who came back into the side after a message controls, which can mean no one punishment for those guilty. must be highlighted and eliminated.” hamstring problem. has to see this type of abuse. No single “These people have no place in our Source: Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA TURN PAGE FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 40 contd from page 1 The Indian government and Israeli surveillance Blue Origin is working on a massive rocket, New company NSO Group, which sells Pegasus spyware Glenn, to put payloads and people into orbit from Cape Pegasus and farmers issues lead to worldwide, have refuted the reports. Canaveral, Florida. The company also wants to put pandemonium in Indian Parliament: Lok The 32-member Parliamentary Standing Committee astronauts back on the moon with its proposed lunar on Information and Technology headed by Tharoor is lander Blue Moon; it's challenging NASA's sole contract Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned scheduled to meet on July 28. The agenda of the award to SpaceX. (AP) (Agencies) "This is not right; this is a wrong practice. This meeting is 'Citizens' data security and privacy', Parliament is yours. The onus of retaining its glory is according to the notification issued by Lok Sabha India's US envoy Sandhu visits Dalip on you. If you don't do that democracy will not be Secretariat. Singh Saund Post Office in California strengthened. I am ready to get discussion done on the The panel, which has maximum members from the issue that's agitating you," said the Speaker, but to no ruling BJP, has summoned officials from the Ministry this regard into law on July 21, 2005. During his visit avail. of Electronics, Information and Technology and the to California last week, Sandhu interacted with the Congress, TMC and Left parties were seen storming Ministry of Home Affairs. Indian- American community leaders. the Well agitating on issues of farmers and against the Sources in the panel said the Pegasus phone tapping He also held meetings with top US lawmakers from alleged snooping of Indian individuals using a foreign issue will definitely be raised in the meeting and details the region, including Scott Peters, who serves on the spyware. will be sought from the government officials. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, In Rajya Sabha too, the opposition MPs forced two Committee on Small Business; Darrell Issa, who is a adjournments and the House was adjourned within a "Best day ever as Jeff Bezos endshis member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs - minute of assembling at 11 am. ride into space on own rocket Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa and Later, when the RS reassembled, the Opposition MPs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-proliferation, and continued to raise slogans against the alleged snooping to space in the 20th century but never got to fly; and Trade; and Mike Levin, member of the Hispanic and controversy. an 18-year old recent high school graduate named Progressive Caucus and House Committee on Natural In the ruckus, the deputy chairman sought laying of Oliver Daemen who was Blue Origin's first paying Resources Committee on Veterans Affairs Select the parliamentary committee reports that could not be customer and whose father, an investor, purchased his Committee on the Climate Crisis. laid at the scheduled hour in the morning due to ticket. Sandhu visited Los Angeles and San Diego. He had opposition protests. Funk and Daemen became the oldest and youngest engagements with the community, members of the US Soon after, he adjourned the proceedings for the day. people, respectively, ever to travel to space. And this Congress and at the University of California. When the Lok Sabha reassembled at noon after the flight marked the first-ever crewed mission for Blue He interacted with the Indian community leaders on first adjournment the government said it was ready for Origin's New Shepard suborbital space tourism rocket, board the historic Star of India ship in the Maritime any discussion. which the company plans to use to take wealthy thrill Museum of San Diego. Built in 1863, Star of India is the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi said, seekers on high-flying joy rides in the months and years world's oldest active sailing ship. "Rajya Sabha has already discussed Covid. Despite our to come. In his remarks, the ambassador said the US had come assurances the opposition here is disrupting the "Best day ever!" Bezos said when the capsule touched out in an overwhelming manner to offer support to question hour which is a right of the members. down on the desert floor at the end of the 10-minute India during the Covid crisis. He also praised the role of Disrupting the proceedings when government is ready flight. the Indian diaspora during this grim time. for discussion is not right. Tell us on what issue you Named after America's first astronaut, Blue Origin's "Every bit that you do has been key to saving a life in want a discussion. We will discuss." New Shepard rocket soared from remote West Texas on India, making an actual difference to someone's life. Presiding officer LS Bhartruhari Mahtab urged MPs the 52nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, a Community has always been a strong pillar, (as has to go to their seats and allow the House to function but date chosen by Bezos for its historical significance. He been) seen it in the past, too, to maintain the strong had to again adjourn the proceedings till 2 pm amid held fast to it, even as Virgin Galactic's Richard connection with India," he said. (Source: PTI) pandemonium. Branson pushed up his own flight from New Mexico in Later, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till Friday amid the race for space tourist dollars and beat him to space continued protests by Opposition members against the by nine days. Bank of Baroda Chief Executive US "three black farm laws". Unlike Branson's piloted rocket plane, Bezos' capsule Operations Mr. Elango heads on The Left is seeking a JPC in the snooping row while was completely automated and required no official staff the Congress and TMC have demanded a Supreme on board for the up-and-down flight. promotion to corporate office in Court-led investigation. Blue Origin reached an altitude of about 66 miles (106 Mumbai The government has denied the charges as kilometers), more than 10 miles (16 kilometers) higher sensational calling the reports by an international than Branson's July 11 ride. The 60-foot (18-meter) for the banking industry which requires to meet high media consortium a "global conspiracy". booster accelerated to Mach 3 or three times the speed standards of compliances at many levels. He said, he is Speaking in Lok Sabha, Union IT and of sound to get the capsule high enough, before aware of the great responsibility he will have as Chief Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnav had separating and landing upright. Group Compliance Officer of the bank. dismissed the reports as "baseless" and said that the The passengers had several minutes of Mr. Elango spoke highly of the Indian American allegations levelled just ahead of the Monsoon session weightlessness to float around the spacious white community with which he has been in contact for three of Parliament were aimed at maligning Indian capsule. The window-filled capsule landed under and a half year. In particular, he appreciated the democracy. parachutes, with Bezos and his guests briefly community for their generous help to Indians in the A parliamentary panel on IT headed by Congress experiencing nearly six times the force of gravity, or 6 difficult period of the pandemic. He said the generosity leader Shashi Tharoor is likely to question top G's, on the way back. of the Indian American community he witnessed government officials, including from Home Ministry, Led by Bezos, they climbed out of the capsule after impressed him a lot. When asked, what message he next week on allegations related to phone tapping of touchdown with wide grins, embracing parents, would like to give to the Indian American community, many using Pegasus spyware, sources said on partners and children, then popped open bottles of he smiled and said, "keep up the good work". Wednesday. sparkling wine, spraying one another. Born in 1966, Mr. Elango holds a bachelor's degree in An international media consortium has claimed that Sharing Bezos' dream-come-true adventure was Wally Science and MBA degree in Finance. He is an Associate several Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, two Funk, from the Dallas area, one of 13 female pilots who Member of the Institute of Cost & Management union ministers, Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek went through the same tests as NASA's all-male Accountants of India (ACMA) and a certified Associate Banerjee and some 40 journalists were among those astronaut corps in the early 1960s but never made it into of Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (CAIIB). He whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets space. also completed ICSI (Inter) of Institute of Company for hacking through the Israeli spyware which is "I got goose bumps," said Angel Herrera after the Secretaries of India. usually supplied to government agencies. capsule landed. "The hair on the back of my neck stood Mr. Elango joined Bank of Baroda as a Manager in up, just witnessing history." Herrera, who lives in El 2000. In a career spanning over 17 years with Bank of Paso, was one of a few dozen people who watched the Baroda, he acquired rich experience of diverse Banking launch from inside Van Horn High School, about 25 operations with a thorough knowledge of International miles (40 kilometers) away. Operations. Blue Origin - founded by Bezos in 2000 in Kent, Mr. Elango has held a wide range of responsibilities Washington, near Amazon's Seattle headquarters - in Domestic as well as international operations of the hasn't revealed its price for a ride to space. Two more Bank in various capacities. He also headed credit & passenger flights are planned by year's end, said Blue Development department of Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Origin CEO Bob Smith. Ltd, Kampala (A subsidiary of Bank of Baroda) for The recycled rocket and capsule that carried up more than four years. Tuesday's passengers were used on the last two space He spent a good three and a half year here in New demos, according to company officials. York managing the banks US Operations. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 41 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JULY 23, 2021 YEARS 42