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millenniumPUBLISHED FROM DELHI & KOLKATA VOL. 3, ISSUE 347 | Sunday, 24 December, 2017 | Kolkata | Pages 16 | Rs 3.00 post NO HALF TRUTHS CITY PAGE 3 NATION PAGE 4 BEACON PAGE 9 AFTER RECENT ILLEGAL BUILDING NIRMALA HOLDS TALKS WITH RUSSIAN REGHU: THE SENTIMENT COLLAPSES, KMC TALKS TOUGH Dy PM TO BOOST DEFENCE TIES OF SENTIENCE

BORN IN POVERTY & IN A ‘LOW’ CASTE, LALUJI SHOOK THE ESTABLISHMENT; THAT WAS THE ‘SCAM’ & HE IS PAYING THE PRICE: TEJASHWI ‘Truth will win in the end,’ tweets Lalu after conviction

DHIRENDRA KUMAR Janata Party (BJP), which is Union Minister JP Nadda said, in power both at the Centre “Instead of accepting the ver- ED chargesheets daughter Misa & her hubby NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata and in the states of Bihar and dict, Lalu is politicising the Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, Jharkhand, saying that the ‘sly’ issue… just to deviate by level- NEW DELHI: The En- chased using INR 1.2 crore who was hopeful of a ‘2G-like BJP is playing a dirty game to ing allegations of conspiracy on forcement Directorate involved in money launder- acquittal’, was convicted in yet cover up its own scams and jum- the BJP. The alliance between (ED) on Saturday filed a ing in the year 2008-09,” another fodder case by a special lebaji by spoiling public per- the Congress and RJD is an alli- chargesheet against Rash- the ED alleged. CBI court in Ranchi on Satur- ceptions about leaders of the ance of corruption, connivance triya Janata Dal (RJD) chief The agency had also day. The quantum of punish- Opposition parties to get votes. and cheating the people of India. Lalu Prasad’s daughter conducted raids at this ment in the case, which relates Comparing himself with It is clear from the verdict of Misa Bharti and her hus- location and few others in to embezzling of more than Rs South African anti-apartheid the court.” band in a money launder- July as part of its probe 89 lakh from the Deoghar Trea- icon Nelson Mandela and anti- Defending his father and sury between 1991 and 1994, caste movement messiah Dr B appealing to party members ing case. ED counsel Nitesh against two brothers, will be announced on January R Ambedkar, Lalu, in a series to maintain peace, RJD leader Rana filed the charge sheet before the Surendra Kumar Jain and Virendra 3, 2018. of tweets, said, “Had people like and former Bihar Deputy Chief court of Special Judge N K Malhotra. Jain, and others who have been al- Besides Lalu, 15 others were Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther Minister Tejashwi Yadav said, The probe agency had earlier at- leged to have laundered several crore pronounced guilty in the case King, Baba Saheb Ambedkar “Laluji was born in poverty and tached a Delhi farmhouse in connection rupees using shell companies. The Jain while six were acquitted, includ- failed in their efforts, history in a ‘low’ caste. He shook the with its money laundering probe against brothers were arrested by the ED under ing former Bihar CM Jagannath would have treated them as vil- foundations of the established Bharti and her husband, Shailesh Kumar. the PMLA. Mishra. According to RJD lead- lains. They still are villains for forces with his firepower. That The farmhouse, located at 26, Palam It had also arrested a chartered ers, the party will challenge the the biased, racist and casteist was, in reality, the biggest ‘scam’, Farms in south Delhi’s Bijwasan area, accountant, Rajesh Agrawal, who special CBI court order in the minds. No one should expect the consequences of which are Lalu Prasad is now prisoner no 3,351 at Ranchi’s Birsa Munda Jail. was attached provisionally under the mediated and provided a cash amount High Court. any different treatment.” being borne by him.” Comment- Immediately after the pro- He has been allotted a 10x12 ft room and allowed to watch only “The truth is standing ing on the verdict, senior Con- Prevention of Money Laundering Act of “Rs 90 lakh to the Jain brothers in nouncement of the verdict, Lalu Doordarshan on TV set provided to him. He has been given a wooden against people who have made gress leader Manish Tewari said, (PMLA). advance so as to invest in Ms Mishail Prasad and the other convicts bed with mattress, pillow, bedsheet, mosquito net and one table & chair false promises. In the war “If these allegations are being It belongs to Bharti and Kumar and Packers and Printers Pvt Ltd as share were taken into custody and sent of truth, Lalu is not alone as investigated, why is it that the is “held in the name of Ms Mishail Pack- premium”. One of the firms that the to Birsa Munda jail in Ranchi. being on entering the court, the Soon after the announce- the whole Bihar is with him,” Srijan scam is not being inves- ers and Printers Private Limited”, the arrested duo dealt with was Mishail Earlier, when CBI Judge Shivpal RJD leader replied with folded ment of the verdict, the social- he added. Countering Lalu’s tigated? Why are there different central probe agency said. “It was pur- Printers and Packers Private Ltd. Singh asked Lalu about his well- hands, “I am fine sir.” ist leader attacked the Bharatiya charges, senior BJP leader and strokes for different folks?” Engineers can play a INDIAN TROOPS RETALIATE STRONGLY & EFFECTIVELY 21 century ‘Kung Bus veers off bridge & falls larger role in solving our fu nuns’ in bikes country’s key challenges Pak violates truce on LoC, kills swap robes for into Banas river; 33 dead PRESIDENT RAM NATH KOVIND Army major and three soldiers lycra leggings Driver dead; cops probing if he was a minor

In today’s KATHMANDU: About 200 JAMMU: Pakistani troops “strongly and effectively” to the “Kung fu nuns” kicked off a opened fire on an Indian Army “unprovoked” firing. month-long journey from paper patrol, killing a major and three Major Ambadas (32) Nepal through India on Sat- soldiers along the Line of Con- belonged to Bhandara district urday, swapping their flowing CITY ... trol (LoC) in Keri sector of in Maharashtra and is survived maroon robes for lycra leg- Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri by wife Avoli Moharkar, while gings to raise awareness about FAKE ADMISSION RACKET BUSTED 3 district on Saturday, officials Lance Naik Gurmail Singh (34) human trafficking and gender said. The latest violation of the belonged to Amritsar district equality. The Buddhist nuns NATION ceasefire agreement took place in Punjab and is survived by are trained in martial arts and DEEP TUBEWELLS UP 1.1 MN IN 7 YRS 4 at a time CM Mehbooba Mufti wife kuljit Kaur and a daugh- frequently organise pilgrim- was camping in Rajouri dis- Major Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas ter. Sepoy Pargat Singh (30) ages and cycling trips to pro- OUR CORRESPONDENT viding all possible assistance to those BUSINESS trict headquarters to address belonged to Karnal district in mote gender equality. affected,” the Prime Minister’s Office people’s grievances, they said. ously injured during the cease- Haryana and is survived by “We are starting our JAIPUR: At least 33 people, includ- tweeted. ED ATTACHES DHAWAN’S ASSET 5 A Defence spokesman said that fire violation and succumbed to wife Ramanpreet Kaur and a fifth cycle yatra (pilgrimage) ing four children, were killed and Soorwal police station SHO Pakistani troops targeted the their injuries. Two other per- son, the Army said. today and our main mission seven others injured on Saturday Anoop Singh said of the 33 people INTERNATIONAL Army patrol at Brat Galla in sonnel also sustained injuries “Major Ambadas, Lance is about increasing aware- when a bus plunged into the Banas killed, seven are women and four Keri sector at around 12:15 am. and are undergoing treatment,” Naik Gurmail and Sepoy Par- ness about female empower- river after veering off a 100- foot children. The injured were rushed TRUMP SIGNS TAX REFORM BILL 6 “We suffered three fatal the spokesman said. gat were brave and sincere sol- ment, the environment and bridge in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madho- to hospitals. The bus driver was also casualties including one offi- SSP of Rajouri Yougal Man- diers. The nation will always human trafficking,” said nun pur district, police said. The incident killed in the incident, a police officer SPORT cer in the incident. Major har added that one of the two remain indebted to them for Yeshe Lhamo. Nepal has seen took place early in the morning in had said earlier. Moharkar Prafulla Ambadas, injured personnel died later. their supreme sacrifice and an upswing in the number of Soorwal police station area when the He said that 19 bodies were BARCA BATTER REAL 3-0 7 Lance Naik Gurmail Singh and The Army, in a statement, said devotion to duty,” the Army cases of trafficking since a dev- bus, carrying about 45 passengers, handed over to the kin of victims Sepoy Pargat Singh were griev- that Indian troops retaliated statement said. MPOST astating earthquake in 2015 was on its way to Lalsot from Sawai after post-mortem and autopsy of 14 FOR ADVERTISING left thousands homeless. The Madhopur in Rajasthan, they said. bodies was yet to be conducted. One kindly contact at 9810195709 country’s human rights com- The driver of the bus lost control body is still unidentified, he added. or Ultras weaker as J&K youth shun violence: CRPF mission estimated that there over the vehicle and it plunged into On reports that the bus driver was a were about 23,200 cases of traf- the river after breaking the railing minor, the SHO said it was yet to be [email protected] SRINAGAR: The trend of youth shunning vio- wanted to wean the youth off violence. Off late, we ficking or attempted traffick- of the bridge, the police said. Prime ascertained. lence is a setback to terrorist organisations in Kash- have had success. Several people, including a foot- ing last year. Minister Narendra Modi expressed Passengers were from Rajasthan FOR SUBSCRIPTION mir, a top CRPF officer said here on Saturday while baller, shunned the path of violence and returned The nuns said they came grief over the incident and said his and other states like Uttar Pradesh, kindly contact at 8800854665 calling the amnesty given to first-time stone-pelters home. It is a good step and an opportunity for the across several cases of traf- thoughts were with the families of Madhya Pradesh and Assam. Several or a “large-hearted” approach. “This (return of youth youth to rectify mistakes and return to the main- ficking while volunteering in the deceased. “State government is of them were going to offer prayers [email protected] to mainstream) is a good trend. The forces always stream,” CRPF I-G Ravideep Sahi said. MPOST relief efforts for earthquake closely monitoring the situation, at a temple in Malarna Chour in the victims. AFP including rescue operations and pro- district, the SP said. MAMATA BANERJEE LAUNCHES STAR-STUDDED BANGLA SANGEET MELA AND BISWA BANGLA LOKSANSKRITI UTSAV R-Day tableau scrapped by Centre to figure in Bengal’s own parade: CM

PRITESH BASU the tableau with Ekatai Sampriti val at Allen Park in Park Street, that led to major renaissance.” theme from the Republic Day the Chief Minister had raised the Stating that music is another KOLKATA: Stating that music is parade in Delhi. There will be a question of whether “the reason form of harmony and without a unifying force across the world, tableau on the same theme in the for rejecting Bengal’s tableau was music our life is incomplete, the Chief Minister Mamata Baner- January 26 parade at Kolkata and its theme of Ekatai Sampriti?” and Chief Minister urged the people jee said at the inaugural cer- it will be the first one.” She main- further said that the state wanted to bring a revolution through emony of Bangla Sangeet Mela tained that she still feels that cul- to show that it is only harmony music as it is a force that can that “Ekatai Sampriti” (unity is ture is harmony and music is the that can ensure peace. She also unify the country and the entire harmony) would be the theme of unifying force across the world. suspect that politics is behind the world. It may be mentioned that the state’s tableau in the Republic She maintained, “The Cen- Centre’s attitude as the state’s tab- the Mamata Banerjee government Day parade in Kolkata after the tre has rejected the proposal of leau was rejected despite being provides a stipend of Rs 1,000 to Centre has rejected it. the state’s tableau with a theme appreciated when presented 1.94 lakh folk artists and it has Speaking at the inaugural of Ekatai Sampriti… We wanted before the expert committee. helped restore certain forms of programme of the Bangla San- to depict harmony in culture Addressing the gathering at folk art that was gradually becom- geet Mela and Biswa Bangla Lok- (through the tableau). It seems which many well known sing- ing extinct. sanskriti Utsav at Uttirnya, the it was not acceptable to them… ers and musicians were present, In this connection, Baner- Chief Minister once again raised But I would like to say that a Banerjee said, “Music has played jee said, “Earlier there were 1 the issue of rejection of the Ben- civilisation lives alive through its a major role in many revolutions lakh beneficiaries of Lokprasar gal tableau from Republic Day c u ltu re .” across the globe. Many good Prakalpa. This year another parade in Delhi. At the inaugural ceremony things have also taken place just 94,000 have been brought under She said, “Let them reject of the Kolkata Christmas festi- because of music and it is music the project.” 2| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you Weekend Break -Walt Whitman The iconic playwright Bratya Basu, who wrote ‘Sateroi World of futuristic July’ in 2004, thinks that the play has greater relevance now as the fundamental rights of the citizens are being FASHION curbed by the non-secular political forces in power The time has come to

raise our voice… OUR CORRESPONDENT

the majority com- iving a rare glimpse munity to seal the of how far the Indian fate of the margin- fashion industry has alized in their ambi- Gtravelled in this quarter of tion to create a Hindu a century, Ashish Soni cel- nation. Pankaj Parekh, ebrated his 25 years in the the public prosecutor, innocent, promising Muslim stu- lating. The frequent appearance of industry at an intimate eve- on the other hand, is seen to be quite dent is sentenced to death, despite Hindu fundamentalists with their ning on December 16 at The popular in the majoritarian political the circumstantial evidence going band adds the required octane to Lodhi, New Delhi. Titled, circle and is even being favoured by in his favour, Rakesh does not hesi- the sensitive drama. The stage setup “Welcome to my World”, the the judge, Deepak Patel. In his act of tate to term the courtroom proceed- is innovative with the judge perched evening saw Ashish deliver accusing Asif Mirza of rape, Pankaj ings a farce and mockery of Indian on the top of a highly placed ped- unique insights into the stereotypes Muslims of being rough, judiciary and promises to appeal estal in the audience, symbolizing designer’s world of design rude, ferocious, born criminals; they to the Supreme Court against the the God’s eye view. Debasish Dutta, and his personal fashion are represented as polygamous who judgment. the young director and the stage signature. target the timid, defenseless, vul- Bratya Basu looks emphatic, designer deserves kudos for his On display were a compi- nerable, honest and pious Hindu flamboyant and a perfect picture concept. He admits to experiment- lation of the designer’s pop- women to convert them to Islam. of a qualified and passionate legal ing by presenting the case in front ular runway shows which MAINAK BANERJEE curbed by the non-secular political As the play progresses the hypocrisy counsel of Bengal. He moves from of the ‘Honourable’ audience who helped in popularising the Ashish Soni forces in power. in Hindu politics stands exposed. one corner to the other of the court- then interestingly become the jury brand to its name today, hen political discon- The play, ‘Sateroi July’ is set in Hindus, who claim to be religiously room and enlivens the proceedings of the trial. The lighting by Saumen there were also three focused ily from the industry were tent seethes in, Ben- post-Godhra Gujarat where the state superior to Muslims, do not even with his unflawed delivery and Chakraborty and sound creation by exhibits revolving around present to mark this huge gal has always been administration is seen to be exploit- bother to use prostitutes, the typi- diction. His versatility in acting Dishari Chakraborty impacts well Ashish’s personal favou- milestone with him and were vocal. Theatre as a ing the minority communities on fied ‘immoral’ class of the society, reaches another level as he justi- with the high pitch drama. rites from his creations over seen celebrating with him. mediaW has always raised its con- the basis of religious biasness by as their instruments to achieve their fiably pitches his acting on a high The term ‘Hindutva’ is now the years. Another interest- Some of the guests were JJ cern. It attains its high resistant practising and nurturing ‘Hindutva’ larger objective. The dominant class level at times reflecting the char- spreading its tentacles ostentatiously ing aspect of the evening Valaya, Rohit Bal, Suneet node when communalism disrupts in the ‘laboratory’ of Gujarat. The of the society exploits them to satiate acter’s involvement in getting fair with the emergence of social rhet- was the documentary film Varma, Nikhil Mehra, Rajesh the secular thought process of the play starts with an innocent group of their sexual pleasure when needed justice for the accused. Biplab Ban- oric of ‘Ghar-wapsi’, ‘Go-Raksha’, about Ashish’s journey in the Pratap, Payal Pratap, Vikram society. Religious fanaticism has Muslim youngsters being implicated and scandalize them when not in dyopadhyay, on the other hand is ‘Love-jihad’ to create a fear psy- industry and also a futuristic Chandra, Yuvraj Singh, raised its ugly head time and again falsely on July 17 in a gang rape case need. Here Rakesh refutes the logic impressive and pushy which goes chosis among the minority com- interactive audiovisual pre- Renuka Chowdhury, Robert in Indian vote bank politics to gain by Hindu fundamentalists in vil- used by Pankaj by countering the well with the character. His on stage munities in India. With the rapidly sentation powered by artifi- Vadra, and Bindu Vadera to mileage in the number game and to lage Erol in the Panchmahal dis- stereotypes about Indian Muslims. exuberance catches the attention of changing language of politics Bratya cial intelligence. name a few. dominate the poor, underprivileged trict of Gujarat. The incident takes He argues about the commonalities the audience as he speaks out the sees communalism as a disease that Ashish’s friends and fam- Taking inspiration from class of the country. There have been an ugly turn with the intervention between both the communities who mind of the majority in the court- erupts from human mind, not from the technologically driven strong divisive forces in power at of a local political leader Keshub- have historically stayed together. room drawing accolades. Bhargo- religion. According to him, it gains dynamic world that we live national level spreading venom in hai Patel when he uses his power to The play goes through intense argu- nath Bhattacharjee in his role as favour in the minds of middle class in, Ashish has approached the mind of the commoners to cre- produce false witnesses to prove the ments between the two lawyers Justice Deepak Patel does his best people out of frustration, as they this presentation of his world ate polarisation. The Godhra car- innocents guilty. The major part of fighting for opposing ideologies. to deliver a predisposed judgment. try to find fault in their neighbors as futuristic as possible yet nage rattled the nation way back in the play is a nerve-wrecking court Basu has painted the character of Abir Ghosh as Asif Mirza shows in a bid to pinpoint an opponent. In at the same time maintain- 2002 resulting in communal vio- room drama where the protagonist Rakesh with angst, empathy, right- promise in acting. The large con- time of rising intolerance, the play ing strong key sensibilities lence. Pained by the shameless inci- Rakesh Chatterjee, the lawyer repre- fulness and emotions who demands tingent of 36 actors contributes well raises hope of strengthening bonds of the brand. dent, the iconic playwright, Bratya senting the accused, gradually tears equal justice for all, irrespective of to make the performance stimu- between two communities in India. “‘Welcome to My World’ Basu wrote ‘Sateroi July’ in 2004. He open the nexus behind the orga- caste, creed and religion. In the end, is an effort to take stock of acknowledged that he was inspired nized crime being committed by when the accused, Asif Mirza, an the immense body of work by John Wexley’s, ‘They shall not and the present, past achieve- die’ and Utpal Dutta’s ‘Manusher ments. As a special twist, it Adhikare’ in writing the play. The- merges my creative inner atre group, Ganakrishti, first staged world with future technolo- the production which was some- gies,” said the designer. how discontinued after a few shows. The play has come back roaring on stage after almost ten years with a larger perspective in terms of the contemporary political situation in India. ‘Thealovers’, the 35 year old theatre group from Bengal, headed by thespian Bhargonath Bhattacha- rya is producing the play. Bhargo- nath thinks the play has greater relevance now as the fundamen- tal rights of the citizens are being Kunappa Reddy Arunkumar, Yuvraj Singh and JJ Valaya

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For editorial, call: 9836072100 millennium post KOLKATA SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 | 3 mp | | A captivating rendition by Sandhyadi, ‘ghoom ghoom chand, jhikimiki tara, ei madhabi raat’ enthralled the entire audience City - Mamata Banerjee THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS After recent spate of illegal building collapses, KMC talks tough SOUMITRA NANDI illegal construction is of imme- diate concern for society and KOLKATA: The building the public, Section 408 can be department of Kolkata Munici- applied but the matter needs pal Corporation (KMC) has to be passed in the Member taken a tough stand against any Mayor-in-Council’s (MMiC) illegal construction in the city. meeting,” an official said. The move on the part of the Mayor Sovan Chatterjee has civic body has come after it has himself led from the front in been brought to their notice pulling down an illegal con- that a number of buildings that struction by applying Sec- had collapsed recently was due tion 408 of the Building Rules to illegal structures that were at Parnasree Pally under ward built for expansion. 130. The construction was A senior official in the undertaken in a five-storeyed building department said in building by a lady who is learnt less than three months, the civic to be close to the Mayor’s wife. body has pulled down illegal Chatterjee chaired the constructions of more than MMiC meeting on Thursday 50 such buildings where the that passed the order under owners had undertaken such Section 408 and gave directions construction keeping KMC in to Director General Building the dark. for razing the unauthorised In a number of cases of construction. Another building struction and then conduct a in pulling down more than November 21 was having an At St Paul’s Cathedral, preparations for Christmas begin well in advance. Hundreds throng the place razing of illegal structures, the at 21/1, Mandeville Gardens in hearing and accordingly pro- 50 such buildings with ille- unauthorised construction in during this time of the year to offer prayers and soak in the very spirit of the festival. The Kolkata KMC had applied Section 408 Gariahat, was also pulled down. ceed for action. This is a time gal construction in less than the form of an illegal structure Christmas Festival has already begun with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurating it at the of KMC Building Rules 2009 “We have been usually fol- consuming process. However, three months’ time,” a senior on the terrace. start of the weekend. Even before the official start of the festival, people had taken up the better part which empowers the civic body lowing Section 401 of the KMC soon after the departure of the official of the building depart- The additional construction of Park Street, the one-stop destination in Kolkata during Christmas, and cops are bound to have a to demolish such structures Building Rules 2009. We slap monsoon season, the Mayor ment said. It may be mentioned without consulting a structural tough time controlling the traffic as well as the revellers PIC/AMIT DATTA without slapping any notice to a notice to the owner who is had instructed us to take a that the building that collapsed engineer had paved the way for owners. “If we believe that any involved in such illegal con- tough stand. This has resulted at 60 Pathuriaghata Street on the collapse. Dacoits loot Bidhannagar Police unearth fake DM’s nod must gold, cash worth for payments When Ghoom ghoom chand crores in broad admission racket, 3 arrested above Rs 25K left one and all in tears OUR CORRESPONDENT daylight heist OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT Jeet Ganguly and Abhijit gath- KOLKATA: The Bidhannagar ered around her and touched OUR CORRESPONDENT City Police unearthed a nation- KOLKATA: The state Pan- KOLKATA: Ghoom ghoom her feet to seek blessings. They wide racket that would cheat chayat and Rural Development chand, jhikimiki tara, ei madhabi requested the Chief Minister to KOLKATA: A gang of armed aspirants with false promises of department has made it manda- raat... Sandhya Mukhopadhyay’s organise another programme miscreants stormed into a providing admissions to medi- tory that gram panchayats need eternal number reverberated as a mark of respect to Sandhya branch office of a non-bank- cal colleges and arrested three to take approval of the District amid pin-drop silence at the Mukhopadhyay since it would ing financial corporation and persons in this connection. The Magistrates for making pay- inaugural programme of Bangla not be possible for them to main- looted gold worth Rs 8 crore trio were apprehended on Fri- ments above Rs 25,000 of the Sangeet Mela at Uttirno Open tain the brilliance and the mood and hard cash of around Rs 4 day night from an apartment fund allotted under Fourteenth Air Theatre on Saturday. with which the veteran had sung lakh. at Chinar Park on the basis of Finance Commission (FFC) The song, a masterpiece by the song. The incident took place at a case that was initiated at Bid- Grant and Performance Based itself, sung by the veteran singer, Rabindra Sangeet exponent the Court More area on Burn- hannagar Cyber Crime Police Grant (PBG). despite her poor health, was so Dwijen Mukhopadhyay who was pur Road in Asansol in broad station on November 3. The It may be mentioned that overwhelming that Abhijit and also on the dais, supported the daylight on Saturday. A gang total cheated amount across Those arrested — Ranjan Kumar Panda, each gram panchayat has Jeet Ganguly, who received the lyrics and the melody of the song others. Finally, the programme of 6-7 miscreants entered the country would run into a Sanjay Kumar Dash & Rajesh Kumar received around Rs 1.5 crore on special awards, refrained from left one-and-all spell-bound ended with all the artistes and the office at around 9.15 am few crores. an average under these grants their own performances. For even after so many years of its recipients of “Sangeet Mahasam- when there were no security The arrested persons — Dash all hail from Jajpur, Odisha and the step to make the District them and all those present at compilation. man” and “Sangeet Samman” personnel. Ranjan Kumar Panda, San- Magistrate’s approval manda- the event, it was so touching that Mukhopadhyay couldn’t signing Aguner Parash Mani in It was learnt that the secu- jay Kumar Dash and Rajesh with false promises of mak- All of those who have been tory was taken after it was found nothing would match up to the turn down the request of the chorus as a mark of respect to rity personnel of the non- Kumar Dash — all hail from ing arrangements for his son’s cheated have paid at least Rs 11 that there were “weak monitor- maudlin classic. Chief Minister and sang the Sandhya Mukhopadhyay. banking financial corporation Jajpur, Odisha. admission at KIMS Medical lakh to the gang. ing of activities that are taking A Facebook post from Chief song after saying that she was Eminent music artistes came to join their duties late Many gadgets, forged docu- College in Bengaluru. Police further informed place at the gram panchayats Minister Mamata Banerjee still recovering from cough and including Rabindra Sangeet as a result of which some staff ments and bank-related docu- Naveen had paid more that among the trio nabbed, resulting in increasing griev- maintained: “…A captivating cold and apprehended that she singer from Bangladesh Rezwana members opened the branch ments have been seized from than Rs 11 lakh to Rajesh in Ranjan is a B. Com, Sanjay a BA ances of citizens...” rendition by Sandhyadi, “ghoom might not be able to give her Choudhury Bannya, Swapan office on their own. Just after their possession. two monthly installments in while Rajesh has a diploma of It has been mentioned that ghoom chand, jhikimik tara, ei best. But as soon as she started Basu, Pandit Subhankar Banner- few minutes of opening the According to a senior offi- August and September respec- Fitter and all the three are very gram panchayats will have to madhabi raat” enthralled the singing, the audience and those jee and Tarun Bhattacharya were branch, the miscreants, bran- cial of the Cyber Crime Police, tively but after a month, it was well conversed in English. send details of planned proj- entire audience.” on the dais stared at her with rapt awarded “Sangeet Mahasam- dishing arms, stormed into the one Naveen Chandra, a resi- found that the office of the edu- “We have every reason to ects and its cost to the Block It not only evoked huge attention. In her 80s, the magic man” and “Sangeet Samman” office. dent of Patna had come in con- cation council was fake. believe that there are more Development Officers who they applause but brought the audi- of her voice carried away those was conferred to artistes includ- Local residents have alleged tact with one of the accused, According to the inves- people involved in the racket. will do the initial verification ence to tears. The sheer romance present there to a different world. ing Imon Chakraborty, Parimal that a police outpost is situated Rajesh, at the office of a private tigators, there are a num- We will definitely grill them through a gram panchayat level- of the number brought back When the song ended, it took Bhattacharya, Mayarani Pod- within a few yards of the office educational council situated at ber of medical aspirants who for more leads,” a senior official monitoring committee and then memories of yesteryears for all of them a moment to realise dar, Swapan Sen, Nimai Soren, but the police arrived quite late. Salt Lake Sector V. have been duped in a similar of Bidhannagar City Police’s send the report to the DM for many sitting at the auditorium. that it was over. All the singers, Durbadal Chatterjee and Amit The fear-stricken staff members Rajesh had lured Naveen manner. detective department said. final approval of payment. The marriage of the impeccable who were on the dais including Banerjee. also dialed 100 helplessly but it was of no use as their repeated phone calls went unanswered. The miscreants beat up Minister inaugurates child-friendly corner at Poush Mela GTA constitutes some of the staff members who were not prompt enough OUR CORRESPONDENT It may be mentioned that the to hand over the keys of the child-friendly corner will also impart block-level development main vault. The armed mis- KOLKATA: Minister of State for lessons on child rights, health and creants also threatened of dire Women and Child Development and institutional rights of kids. consequences if any of the Social Welfare Shashi Panja on Sat- The 123rd Poush Mela kicked off committees in 8 blocks employees raised an alarm or urday inaugurated a child-friendly with the morning prayer at Baitalik tried to inform the police. The corner at the venue of Poush Mela in and Chhatim tala. It will be held for OUR CORRESPONDENT day by the GTA at the GTA Secre- accused then opened the vault Santiniketan. Senior officials of her six days this year. Poush Mela this tariat in Darjeeling attended by the and looted the gold and cash department including district offi- year has around 1,400 stalls up from DARJEELING: The Gorkhaland DMs, SDOs and BDOs of the Dar- within nearly half-an-hour. cials were present. 372 last year when the fair was a three Territorial Administration (GTA) jeeling and Kalimpong districts. Police said that some of “The initiative of such a child- day event. constituted the block-level devel- Incidentally, though the BDOs the miscreants were wearing friendly corner had begun from last “Special care has been taken opment committees in eight blocks report to the DM representing the monkey caps while others had year. But this year, we have given it to prevent air pollution. The mela respectively under the GTA, with 11 state government, with the formation their helmets on. The miscre- a total overhaul. Apart from a num- ground will be watered at regular members each, including the Chair- of the block level development com- ants parked their motorcycles ber of playthings, there will be a giant intervals. There is a complete ban man and Vice-Chairman. mittees, the BDOs will be reporting outside the office. drawing board where children can on the use of plastic,” said Swapan “We released an order on Fri- to the GTA through the committees. CCTV footages are being draw anything as per their wish, a Kumar Datta, acting Vice-Chancellor day regarding the constitution of The GTA in Friday’s meeting examined that are installed out- cultural stage where kids can per- of Visva Bharati said. the committees. Schemes are not has also requested that the mid-day side the branch office to look form activities of their choice. There The district police have given spe- 18 CCTV cameras, 10 police booths Cultural presentations includ- being implemented properly in the meal scheme should be implemented for clues. There was no CCTV are facilities for parents to take rest cial emphasis on security with many and eight gates. There is also a police ing baul songs, Chhau dance, mask block levels. Hence the formation through the Principal Secretary, inside, as has been learnt from and relax too,” P Mohan Gandhi, Dis- foreign tourists turning up. There control room and a separate stall for dance, frog dance, Fakir songs and of the committees that will act as GTA. Until now, the DM used to the police. trict Magistrate, Birbhum, said. are as many as seven watch towers, lodging complaints. kirtans are the highlights of the mela. supervisory bodies was absolutely issue lifting orders for food grains necessary,” stated Binay Tamang, under the mid-day meal scheme for Chairman, GTA Board of Admin- schools in GTA areas also. CM gives approval to rename istrators (BOA). Two locals will be “As Education and Food Supplies Zoo tickets to be made available online from Jan 1 incorporated in the board to be nom- departments have been transferred Creek Lane to Dr R Ahmed Sarani inated by the GTA BOA. to the GTA by the state, we want the OUR CORRESPONDENT new system is introduced. The entry BDOs will be the conveners of the GTA to implement the mid-day meal KOLKATA: Accepting the request of the Bengal fees for children is Rs 10 while for the respective committees. Other mem- scheme,” added Tamang. chapter of the Indian Dental Association (IDA) KOLKATA: Those who are fed up with others it stands at Rs 30. bers will include the block medical The GTA also held a meeting to rename Creek Lane, situated adjacent to the the long queues outside the Alipore Unlike the current system in which officer of health, block disaster man- with Manoj Agarwal, Principal Sec- Zoological Garden may find this to be the tickets are sold across the counter agement officer, block youth officer, retary, Food Supplies Department; old building of R Ahmed Dental College after Dr a big reason to rejoice. The entry tickets and are valid for the day, the online SI Primary and Secondary, CDPO, government of West Bengal. R Ahmed, the father of Indian dentistry, Chief will be available online from the next tickets will have no validity deadline block livestock officer and block “We discussed on different issues Minister Mamata Banerjee has given her nod for month as the zoo authorities are plan- till it is produced at the gate. assistant director of agriculture. including increasing the number of the same. Sources in the IDA, Bengal chapter, ning to overhaul its ticketing system. Visitors will be required to produce “The committee will formulate MR shops, raising the PDS and kero- said the Chief Minister has given her approval Kolkatans would no longer require a printed copy of the tickets with the annual action plan; identify ben- sene oil quota, review and increase of to stand in queues at the ticket coun- season when it becomes a favourite QR code or display it on the cellphone eficiaries; monitor and supervise the number of Below Poverty Level and the same will be effective from December 24 ters outside the Alipore zoo as one destination, particularly for children. for it to be read by the scanner. and provide utilisation certificates as beneficiaries, digitisation of PDS which will be observed as National Dentist Day can have his/her ticket at the click of Basking in the sun during this time of When contacted, Alipore Zoologi- well. The committee will meet fort- cards, appointment of food inspec- to commemorate 127 birth anniversary of Padma a mouse once the new system is put in the year is a common picture inside cal Garden director AK Samanta said nightly and will prepare reports to tors and a separate district food Bhushan Dr R Ahmed. IDA has expressed its place. Online ticketing system will not the zoo premises. During Christmas that discussion has taken place with be submitted to the GTA,” added controller office in Kalimpong (as only be beneficial for the visitors but it and New Year, the zoo witnesses record senior BSNL officials regarding the Tamang. it is a separate district now),” stated gratitude towards the Chief Minister for approv- would help the zoo authorities to man- footfall. same. Incidentally, with the nomina- Tamang. ing the renaming of Creek Lane as Dr R Ahmed age the crowd as well, particularly in According to the authorities, soft- If it is approved, the new ticket- tion of the GTA BOA, the GTA has There are 8.71 lakh card hold- Sarani. The National Dentist Day will be observed the winter season when it sees a huge ware testing has been going on and if ing system can be introduced any day. started working in close coordina- ers in the Hills out of which only through various programmes organised by the surge of visitors. everything goes as per plan, the sys- However, there is a plan to start the tion with the state government shun- 4,000 people have been incorporated IDA, Bengal chapter, in association with IDA Kol- It often becomes difficult for the tem will be introduced from early new system from January 1. The visi- ning the policy of locking horns with in the BPL category. Around 9,000 zoo authorities also to manage the next month. The price of the ticket tors can book their tickets by visiting the state at every opportunity. tonnes of foodgrains is distributed kata city branch. OUR CORRESPONDENT crowd especially during the winter will remain unchanged even after the the zoo’s website, the director said. A meeting was convened on Fri- each month in the Hills. 4| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp Govt should implement basic principles of Constitution Nation Hamid Ansari Sitharaman holds talks Four get life PM’s Gujarat model debunked imprisonment with Russian Dy PM to in Bhopal during polls: Rahul Gandhi boost defence ties gangrape case OUR CORRESPONDENT OUR CORRESPONDENT If BJP had a BHOPAL: A court here on Sat- AHMEDABAD: Congress president urday sentenced four men to Rahul Gandhi, who on Saturday met party film franchise it life imprisonment for raping leaders here to discuss assembly election a 19-year-old woman near the results, claimed Prime Minister Naren- would be called Habibganj railway station in dra Modi’s much talked- about Gujarat the city in October. development model was debunked dur- Lie Hard: Rahul Additional District and ing the polls. Sessions Judge Savita Dubey The Congress chief held zone-wise NEW DELHI: After accusing awarded the sentence to Golu “introspection meetings” here to ascer- the BJP of having an "architec- alias Bihari Chadhar (25), tain reasons for the party’s defeat. ture and foundation based on Amar alias Ghuntu (24), Rajesh “You fought very well. We managed to lies", Congress president Rahul Defence Minister Nirmala Sitaraman with Russian Deputy Prime Chetram alias Raju (26) and ‘gherao’ the BJP, as you could see that they Gandhi on Saturday took a Minister Dmitry Rogozin in New Delhi on Saturday Ramesh Mehra alias Raju (45). were not able to give reply to our ques- swipe at the ruling party say- "They will remain behind tions,” Gandhi told party workers. ing if it had a film franchise MPOST BUREAU technologies for manufactur- bars for the rest of their lives," “Modiji, in the end, spoke about him- it would be called "Lie Hard". ing of military equipment and the court said. self, about (former prime minister) Man- "If BJP had a film franchise NEW DELHI: Defence Min- platforms. The sentence was awarded mohan Singh. But all earlier talk about it would be called Lie Hard," ister Nirmala Sitharaman and In a major step towards under IPC sections 307 development and Modi model was he said on Twitter, while rhym- Russian Deputy Prime Min- defence indigenisation, the (attempt to murder) and 376D debunked by Congress workers and the ing it with Hollywood action ister Dmitry Rogozin on Sat- Indian government had in May (gangrape). people of Gujarat,” he said. Congress president Rahul Gandhi offering prayers at the Somnath Temple, Gujarat, on Saturday blockbuster "Die Hard". urday held wide-ranging talks unveiled a "strategic partner- The woman was raped The entire country was asking what His attack on the BJP came with a focus on further boost- ship" model under which select near the railway station when happened to the Gujarat model. Modiji bly would bring the Congress to power in Action will be taken against “5-10 a day after he accused the rul- ing the bilateral defence and private firms would be engaged she was returning home after would not be able to talk about it in the Gujarat in 2022. per cent” renegade party workers while ing dispensation of having security ties through joint man- along with foreign entities to attending a coaching class on future, Gandhi said. Gandhi alleged Modi and the BJP ran a those who worked with devotion will be its structure and foundation ufacture and co-development build military platforms such October 31. “The question asked three or four campaign of “lies and defamation” over the rewarded, the Congress chief said. based on lies. He was speaking of key military platforms and as fighter jets, submarines and The survivor, daughter of months ago was can the Congress fight last two decades and it was the “main rea- “You have to show the people of Guja- at the meeting of Congress's weapon systems. battle tanks. Russia has been a police couple, had to make elections, nobody was talking about us son” for the Congress’s defeat in the polls. rat that Congress MLAs fight for people’s highest decision-making body, Official sources said various one of major suppliers of arms rounds of different police sta- winning it. The Gujarat Congress has “My main challenge was to make the issues and never backtrack. Whatever we its Working Committee. aspects of the defence relation- and ammunition to India. tions to get her complaint reg- shown the entire country that if it fights Congress accept that it was going to win had said about the Gujarat government Gandhi has been using one- ship between the two countries However, it has been a long- istered as the police initially in one voice on the basis of its ideology, it the elections. You believed 70 per cent of during the election is true and the fight liner laced with satire to target were discussed threadbare dur- standing grievance of armed refused to lodge an FIR, citing won’t get defeated,” he said. it, and you saw the results,” he said. has not ended yet,” Gandhi said. the BJP in recent months. Gan- ing the delegation-level talks forces that the supply of criti- a jurisdiction issue. “We lost in the elections, but we won. “Now, the Gujarat Congress has “The BJP will run the government of dhi also used three taglines on with an aim to enhance the cal spares and equipment from After a public outrage over That is the reality. We won because they regained confidence. You know that the five-ten industrialists and will work to Twitter along with his remark. cooperation further. Russia takes a long time affect- the delay in the registration of (the BJP) fought with anger, they had all Congress can win elections. Now see the snatch lands from farmers. It is our duty to The new Congress chief's Sitharaman apprised ing maintenance of military the FIR, five police personnel the equipment, money, chief ministers kind of results we will get in the Lok Sabha protect the people of Gujarat, its farmers attack came after the BJP tar- Rogozin about various policy systems procured from that were suspended, while three of different states (to campaign), indus- and next Assembly (polls). It will be a good and youths...We will give a fight to the BJP geted him for watching the film initiatives taken by the govern- country. India has been con- others, including two IPS offi- trialists, but we had truth,” the Congress result, and in the next Assembly we will at every level,” the Congress president said. "Star Wars" on the day elec- ment to encourage the domes- veying to Moscow the need for cers, were transferred. chief said. form the government,” Gandhi said. Gandhi met newly elected Congress tion results for Gujarat and tic defence industry and added having a robust and reliable A special investigation team At one time the BJP said the Congress “The BJP said it will get 150 seats (in MLAs, defeated candidates and district Himachal Pradesh were that Russian companies can after-sales support mechanism (SIT) was set up by the Mad- would get only 15- 20 seats, he said, add- 2017 polls)... We will get 135 seats (in 2022 unit presidents to elicit their views on the announced and his party lost take advantage of the reform with regards to serviceability of hya Pradesh police to probe ing the “new leadership” in the Assem- Gujarat polls),” he said. results. the elections. MPOST measures and share defence Russian-origin equipment. the crime. India exported herbal Number of deep tube wells Science Congress postponed products worth $1,326 mn not due to PM’s visit: Govt rose by 1.1 mn in 7 yrs in India OUR CORRESPONDENT relation to the Prime Minis- ter Narendra Modi’s visit to in three years, says govt MPOST BUREAU a depth range of 70-90 metres, owned privately. 81 per cent of NEW DELHI: In the 105-year the event, for which all prep- while 26 per cent are in the the private owners are individ- history, the Indian Science arations from ISCA’s side and DHIRENDRA KUMAR $401.68 million in comparison NEW DELHI: The number of range of 90-110 metres, said ual farmers, while 19 per cent Congress Association (ISCA) PMO were being made as had to previous year. “The Ayush deep tube wells in the country the Census, carried out with are owned by group of farmers. has decided to postpone the been planned. Thus associating NEW DELHI: In a big boost and herbal products worth saw surge from 1.46 million to 2013-14 as reference year and Among the farmers, mar- science congress, which is the the postponement of the 105th to the Ministry of Ayush and $208.90 million has already 2.6 million between 2006-07 released recently. ginal and small peasants own largest congregation of Indian Annual Session of the Science herbal products manufactur- been exported in the financial and 2013-14, according to the In tube well, pipe is bored 50 per cent of the deep tube scientists. Congress to the PM’s visit is ers, the sector has registered year 2017-18 upto Septem- fifth minor irrigation Census underground. As per the def- wells. "As per the social status According to an official incorrect,” the release said. a decent growth in the export ber 2017. The total volume of carried out by the Union Water inition, the report said, deep of the farmers owning deep release, the event has been The decision on future of herbal products in the last herbal products exported upto Resources Ministry. tube wells are more than 70 tube wells, about 50.2 per cent postponed on the request of course of action would be 3 years. According to the lat- September stands at 42,270.03 Majority of the total deep meters deep. "There are total schemes belong to others fol- Osmania University (OU), taken during a key meeting on est report, the ministry has tonne,” the minister said. tube wells, which irrigate 12.68 of 2.6 million deep tube wells in lowed by other backward castes Hyderabad as the university December 27, the statement exported herbal products to Earlier in December, the million hectares of land, are 661 districts of the country irri- (38.6 per cent), scheduled caste informed ISCA on December said. the tune of $1,329.26 million Ayush Ministry in collabora- located in states like Punjab, gating 12.68 million ha of land. (at 6.7 per cent) and scheduled 19 that in view of certain issues The choice of venue of in the last 3 financial years tion with Commerce Ministry Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Deep tube wells have grown tribe (4.5 per cent)," the report in the campus, they were not a science congress is usually starting from 2014-15 to 2017- and traders’ body had organ- Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Hary- rapidly from 0.1 million in said. in a position to host the 105th decided a year in advance and 18 (upto September). ised Arogya-2017 to provide ana, Madhya Pradesh, Maha- 1987 to 0.5 million in 2000- About 62 per cent of indi- Annual Session of the Indian preparations are a massive In a written reply to a ques- a global recognition of herbal rashtra and Karnataka and are 01, 1.45 million in 2006-07 and vidually owned deep tube wells Science Congress, which was logistical exercise that involves tion in Lok Sabha on Friday, products of the country. dominantly owned by farmers, more than 2.6 million in 2013- are financed by a single source, scheduled to be held during 3-7 coordinating the visit of sev- Minister of State (I/C) for During a roundtable meet- the report said. 14," the Census carried out. while remaining 38 per cent are January 2018. eral Nobel Laureates, heads of Ayush Shripad Yesso Naik ing with traders, ayurvedic Forty per cent, largest The report said 98.5 per having more than one source of “The postponement of Indian science academies and said that the country exported drug maker KK Sharma, who chunk, of these tube wells have cent of the deep tube wells are finance, it said. the Science Congress has no thousands of students. 92,059.21 tonne of Ayush and represents AIMIL Pharma- herbal products with price ceuticals, had highlighted the value of $354.68 million in the issue of unavailability of qual- financial year 2014-15. ity raw materials for manufac- Eye on 2019 LS polls: Govt’s budget to be more farmer-centric The sector improved fur- turing of ayurvedic medicines ther in the financial year and herbal products. The min- NEW DELHI: With the Guja- be one of the key issues in the address and the budget is likely e-NAM (e-National Agricul- is the subject where the states 2015-16 as the export figures ister had assured all necessary rat poll verdict indicating farm assembly polls in Karnataka, to focus on this aspect”, said a ture Market) from 585 in 2018 have to be on board for success of herbal products rose to support to promote herbal distress had put the ruling BJP Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh senior official who has been part to over 1,000 by 2020. The idea of many schemes, the govern- 95,883.49 tonne and brought sector citing that the segment on a weak wicket in rural areas, and Rajasthan next year and the of a team to extend agriculture will be to bring more and more ment’s focus in the budget is foreign exchange to the tune has potential to create employ- the government’s next budget is general election in 2019, the ministry’s input for budget to regulated market on e-NAM likely to be on allocating more of $364 million, which is an ment opportunities for 26 mil- likely to be more farmer-cen- upcoming budget will provide the finance ministry. platform so that the farmers fund for centrally-sponsored increase of $9.32 million from lion. According to Naik, the tric focussing on getting them the government an opportunity The Centre has already can get better price of their pro- schemes”, said the official. the previous year. ministry offers incentives to remunerative prices through to announce its intent. taken several measures to duce without being exploited by The funds for expand- The sector witnessed a Ayush industry under its cen- market reforms and support- “We had a good crop year in address the issue but will now commission agents and cartel of ing e-NAM’s footprints, cold huge jump of $37.68 million in tral sector scheme for inter- ing them through robust credit 2016-17, but farmers had to face attempt to strengthen it by tak- traders. “The NITI Aayog and chain, irrigation infrastructure, the financial year 2016-17 after national cooperation to get facilities and by increasing the problem in getting remunerative ing actions like devising more the Prime Minister’s economic micro-irrigation and crop insur- exporting 83,357.97 tonne of market authorisation and reg- crop insurance footprint. prices of their produce. This is systematic procurement method advisory council too are work- ance scheme are expected to be herbal products and fetching istration for their products. Since agrarian crisis will something which we need to and expanding the network of ing on it. Though agriculture increased. AGENCIES Father-daughter Why should Vande Mataram rendition duo among three miners killed in bother anybody, asks Venkaiah Naidu Uttarakhand OUR CORRESPONDENT amounts to being spiritual, as it is all about seeking a larger RUDRAPUR (UTTARA- SHIRDI (MAHA): Vice identity rising above narrow KHAND): Three labourers, President M Venkaiah Naidu and divisive considerations. including a father-daughter on Saturday wondered why "India is a larger collective duo, were killed when a heap of should anybody have a prob- and to be known as Indian earth collapsed on them while lem with singing "Vande Mata- is going beyond the identity they were mining in a field in ICA/T 6541(3 )/2017 ram", meaning salutations based on birth, caste, region or Udham Singh Nagar district, to the mother, a song that religion and coming together police said on Saturday. inspired millions during the for a larger cause," he said. Two other labourers were country's freedom movement. He said nationality and injured when the incident "Mother is not the photo nationalism are instruments occurred in the field in Sultan- but our motherland. 'Vande of larger unity and integration, pur Patti in Bajpur in Kosi river Mataram' is saluting the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu addresses the audience at the uniting the people, thereby area of the district yesterday, a mother. Why should anyone Second Global Sai Temple Summit, in Shirdi on Saturday going beyond primary identi- senior police official said. have a problem with this," ties. This unifying principle of Layers of earth were Naidu said at an event in this representatives of Saibaba tem- vice to mankind and living in nationalism should not be mis- removed with great difficulty by temple town in Ahmednagar ples in India and abroad. peace and harmony with oth- understood. To feel, think and other workmen to pull out the district of Maharashtra. Naidu also rejected as ers need to be imbibed by all act as an Indian or 'Bharatiya' labourers, Additional Super- "Irrespective of our caste, "irrelevant" the issue whether and that would be the real trib- involves overcoming one's pri- intendent of Police, Kashipur, creed and religion, we are one Saibaba, the 20th century saint, ute to him, Naidu said. "Serv- mary and divisive identities, he Jagdish Chandra said. nation, one people and one was a Hindu or Muslim, say- ing the mankind is serving added. "So, in my view, to be "While three of them died country," Naidu said, after ing: "he (Saibaba) was a uni- God. Saibaba is an embodi- an Indian is being spiritual, as on way to the hospital, two inaugurating the Global Sai versal teacher who blended the ment of this culture," he said. it elevates us to a higher level labourers who suffered seri- Temple Trust Summit organ- core principles of Hinduism An official statement of identity and shared expe- ous injuries are still battling for ised by the Shri Saibaba Sans- and Sufism". quoted Naidu as saying that rience, purpose and actions," their lives at a hospital in Kashi- than, Shirdi, for trustees and Saibaba's teachings of ser- being an Indian national Naidu said. pur," the ASP said. AGENCIES millennium post |KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 | 5 mp Open to improvements in Aadhaar-based privacy framework Business Arun Jaitley Centre to file review petition Infosys completes Rs 13,000 cr buyback against SC order on MRP issue NEW DELHI: IT services major Infosys on Saturday said it has completed its Rs 13,000 NEW DELHI: The govern- crore buyback programme that ment will file a review petition GST: Govt allows companies to saw participation from Sudha in the Supreme Court against Gopalakrishnan, Rohan Murty an order allowing hotels and and LIC among others. restaurants to charge higher paste MRP stickers till March The buyback scheme -- price than the MRP on mineral a first in the company's over water, Consumer Affiars Min- NEW DELHI: The govern- December. In last GST coun- three decade history -- com- ister Ram Vilas Paswan said on ment has allowed companies, cil meeting, GST rates have menced on November 30 and Saturday. "In relation with the till March 2018, to paste price been reduced for about 200 closed on December 14. recent Supreme Court judge- stickers on unsold packaged items. So, we have decided to "(A total of) 11,30,43,478 ment on MRP issue, we are products to reflect new MRP extend the December deadline equity shares were bought back filing a review petition before post GST, Consumer Affairs to March 2018," Paswan told under the Buyback at a price the apex court to reconsider Minister Ram Vilas Paswan reporters here. of Rs 1,150 per equity share. its judgement," Paswan told said on Saturday. Last month, the ministry The total amount utilised in reporters here. After Goods and Services had allowed to "affix an addi- the Buyback is Rs 13,000 crore of Sudha Gopalakrishnan long-standing demand by some Earlier this month, the apex Tax (GST) became effective tional sticker or stamping or excluding transaction costs..." and 13.92 lakh shares held by of the founders and high-pro- court had said that the govern- of a service and not of a sale of tain mandatory labelling from July 1, companies were online printing for declaring Infosys said in a regulatory Murty were accepted under the file former executives, who ment cannot enforce sale of drinking water. requirements. asked to use stickers on unsold the reduced MRP on the pre- filing. buyback. have been pushing Infosys mineral water on their MRPs "We are, therefore, of the He approved amendments packaged commodities to packaged commodity". The programme saw par- As of September this year, to return surplus capital to in hotels and restaurants as the view that neither the Standards to the Legal Metrology (Pack- display new maximum retail As many as 178 items of ticipation from Life Insurance Sudha Gopalakrishnan held shareholders. Standards of Weights and Mea- of Weights and Measures Act, aged Commodities) Rules, price (MRP) till September, daily use have been shifted Corporation of India, Sin- the largest share in individual Share buybacks typically sures Act, 1976 does not apply. 1976 read with the enactment 2011, that will come into effect which was later extended till from the top tax bracket of 28 gapore government, Sudha capacity among promoters improve earnings per share and Allowing the appeals filed of 1985, or the Legal Metrol- from January 1, 2018. The December. per cent to 18 per cent, while Gopalakrishnan (wife of co- group members with 2.14 per return surplus cash to share- by the Federation of Hotel and ogy Act, 2009, would apply so amended rules, among oth- When rates of about 200 a uniform 5 per cent tax was founder S Gopalakrishnan) cent shareholding. holders, while supporting share Restaurant Associations of as to interdict the sale of min- ers, prohibit dual MRPs on items were cut in mid-Novem- prescribed for all restaurants, and Rohan Murty (son of co- The founders and families price during period of sluggish India (FHRAI), the Supreme eral water in hotels and restau- products. ber, the ministry permitted to both air- conditioned and founder NR Narayana Mur- classified as promoters group market condition. Earlier this Court had set aside the previ- rants at prices which are above Paswan, on several occa- paste additional stickers under non-AC. thy's son) among others. held 29.28 crore shares, or year, its larger rival Tata Con- ous order passed by Delhi High the MRP," the Supreme Court sions in the past, also spoke the Legal Metrology (Pack- To ensure GST cuts are The filing showed that of 12.75 per cent, in Infosys at the sultancy Services completed Court. had said in its order passed on against unfair imposition of aged Commodities) Rules, passed on to consumers, Pas- all the equity shares tendered end of September 2017. a Rs 16,000-crore mega buy- The FHRAI had contended December 12, 2017. service charge on food bill and 2011. wan had recently directed in the buyback, 5.41 per cent After the buyback, the pro- back offer. Other competitors that providing mineral water Paswan has always been had even sought explanation "In case of GST, we allowed state legal metrology officers were by LIC and 2.18 per cent moter group now holds 12.90 like Cognizant, Wipro and to its customers was a transac- vocal against dual MRPs on from hotels and restaurants' companies to paste stickers on to check if companies are past- by Singapore government. per cent share, as per the filing. Mindtree had also made simi- tion consisting predominantly products and favouring cer- bodies. PTI unsold packaged products till ing the new MRP stickers. PTI Similarly, 15 lakh shares The buyback had been a lar announcements. PTI Prabhat Kumar Air Deccan takes wings Sinha takes over Money laundering: Note ban: ED’s supp chargesheet as NCL CMD ED attaches Gagan names Rohit Tandon as accused again, flies to Jalgaon MUMBAI: India's first low- to relaunch operations across NEW DELHI: The Enforce- cost carrier Air Deccan, which the country," said the pioneer Dhawan’s asset ment Directorate on Saturday ceased operations after being of low-cost aviation in India. filed a supplementary charge acquired by erstwhile Kingfisher The flight was inaugurated by sheet before a Delhi court Airlines in 2008, took off wings Maharashtra PWD Minister NEW DELHI: The Enforce- ings under the Act (PMLA)," against lawyer Rohit Tandon again as a commuter airline with Chandrakant Patil along with ment Directorate (ED) on Sat- it said. in connection with the Preven- its maiden flight taking off for Gopinath. However, the maiden urday attached a plot worth The agency had arrested tion of Money Laundering Act Jalgaon from here on Saturday. flight was marred by delay. The Rs 1. 17 crore in connection Dhawan on November 1 on (PMLA) case involving Kolk- The flight, DN 1320, took aircraft took off at around 2.55 with its probe against Delhi- these charges and he is also ata-based businessman Paras off for Jalgaon, around 400 km pm instead of the scheduled based businessman Gagan under the scanner of the ED Mal Lodha. from here in North Maharash- departure of 1.20 pm. It landed Dhawan in a Rs 5,000 crore for his alleged links with some The prosecution complaint tra, from the Chhatrapati Shivaji at the Jalgaon airport at 4 pm KOLKATA: Prabhat Kumar money laundering case involv- top politicians. (charge sheet) was filed before International Airport (CSIA) where it was given a traditional Sinha on Saturday took charge ing a Gujarat-based pharma The ED had alleged that Additional Sessions Judge A here this afternoon. water cannon salute. as the chairman-cum-manag- company. Dhawan had facilitated the K Kuhar by ED Special Public "It's a sense of great begin- Air Deccan's strategic part- ing director (CMD) of North- The agency said it has directors of Gujarat-based Prosecutor Nitesh Rana who ning. A sense of being fortunate ners Shaishav Shah of Ahmed- ern Coalfields Limited (NCL). issued a provisional order, pharma firm Sterling Biotech said the court has now kept it that Air Deccan is taking off abad-based GSEC Ltd and Sinha was working as under the sections of the Pre- Ltd (SBL) in the purchase of for consideration on February again," Air Deccan chairman Himanshu Shah of Monarch director (technical) in South vention of Money Laundering several properties and helped 2, 2018. Capt G R Gopinath said. Networth Capital as well as Eastern Coalfields Limited Act (PMLA), attaching 336 sq in misuse and diversion of the This is the first time that There was a dream of taking senior DGCA officials were (SECL), and succeeded Tapas mtrs of a plot located in DLF credit facilities of several bank Tandon's name has appeared flying to every possible corner on-board the inaugural flight. Kumar Nag, who superan- city phase-III in Gurgaon, near totalling Rs 5,000 crore. as an accused in the mat- of the country, which did not Air Deccan received the nuated in September this here. "Rs 1.5 crore was received ter involving Lodha who was come to fruition because of Air scheduled commuter operator year, the company said in a The ED said it found the by the accused from the chargesheeted earlier this year Deccan's merger with the King- (SCO) permit from regulator statement. asset involved in money laun- SBL group. Prior to that, the for alleged conversion of over fisher Airlines in 2008, he said. Directorate General of Civil "With a diversified expe- dering and purchased out of amount of bank loans was Rs 25 crore old currency into ers for their monetary gains, (criminal conspiracy) of the "Now I have the opportunity Aviation on Friday. PTI rience of more than 35 years the proceeds of crime of the rotated in various group com- new notes. thereby "cheating public at IPC. in opencast and underground alleged defraud of bank loans panies of SBL group," the ED Lodha has been accused of large" and causing monetary The agency had told the coal mining, the mining mas- in this case. had claimed. conspiring along with Tandon loss to the government. court that Lodha was involved ter degree holder from Indian "The facts of the case The trial court had and indulging in converting old While Lodha was arrested in the offence of money laun- School of Mines started his reveal that the said amount on November 14 issued demonetised notes into new on December 21, 2016, in con- dering which "frustrated" Carrier from SECL, the com- involved in money launder- non-bailable warrants against currency on commission basis nection with alleged conver- demonetisation policy of the pany said. ing was layered through vari- two other persons –SBL which constitutes the offence sion of over Rs 25 crore old government posing "serious It was under his leadership ous inter-bank transfers and directors Nitin and Chetan under the Prevention of Money currency into new notes, Tan- threat" to financial health of that during the financial year thereafter integrated and then Sandesara. Laundering Act (PMLA). don is in custody since last year the country. 2010-11, Jayant Open Cast utilised by the afore-cited per- The agency had told the In its charge sheet filed in in connection with a similar Tandon was arrested by Project (OCP) of NCL, had son (Dhawan) to acquire the court that Sandesara might February, the ED had alleged case lodged by the ED. the ED after a raid in con- registered the highest ever sin- said immovable property and have left the country. that the new currency, which The charge sheet filed ear- nection with a black money gle day coal production of 2.5 rights therein attempting to The firm and Dhawan were was entrusted to banks and lier, said Lodha had commit- probe which led to the alleged million tonne. show the same as untainted also being probed by the ED government officials and was ted offences, including those seizure of Rs 13.6 crore from It also happens to be world property which is likely to for allegedly bribing senior supposed to be delivered to under sections 420 (cheating), his law firm. He was alleged record of coal production by be concealed, transferred or Income Tax department offi- public/bank account holders, 409 (criminal breach of trust to be involved in illegal con- any coal mining project in a dealt with in a manner which cials in an earlier criminal appeared to have been misap- by public servant, or by banker, version of nearly Rs 60 crore given day. PTI may frustrate the proceed- complaint. PTI propriated by Lodha and oth- merchant or agent) and 120B demonetised currency. PTI Natural resources: Parrikar makes U-turn on Mahadeyi row

PANAJI: Another major issue had taken care of Goa's U-turn by Goa Chief Minister interests. Manohar Parrikar, this time Yeddyurappa, the BJP's CM is compromising on the Mahadeyi water dis- first Chief Minister in south pute, has put the BJP-led coali- India, is expected to lead the tion government in a spot, with party's campaign in the region, critics accusing him of putting when the state goes to poll next Goa’s interests: Sena the state's natural resources at year. BJP sources said that the stake, merely to boost BJP's party was looking to lever- PANAJI: The Goa unit of the Shiv Sena has accused Chief chances in the upcoming Kar- age the Mhadei issue in north Minister Manohar Parrikar of compromising Goa's interests nataka polls. Karnataka constituencies, espe- on the Mahadeyi river. Parrikar, after a meeting cially in districts like Belgaum, The Sena's accusations come after Parrikar recently wrote with party president Amit Shah Bagalkot, etc. to BJP’s Karnataka chief B Yeddyurappa expressing willing- and senior party colleague "A promise to end the Mha- ness to have bilateral talks to release Mahadeyi river water CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT from Karnataka, B.S. Yeddy- dei dispute and provision of to Karnataka for drinking purposes. PRESS NOTICE urappa in New Delhi earlier drinking water will be a big "We condemn Parrikar's move to allow the water from NOTICE INVITING e-TENDERS this week, agreed "on humani- versial Kalsa-Bhandura dam 2012, Parrikar had said diver- plus during poll campaign in River Mahadeyi to be diverted by Karnataka government. tarian grounds" to consider the project across the waters of the sion of the Mahadeyi water by Karnataka. BJP leaders from The move is clearly chalked out for the sake of winning The Executive Engineer(E), DCED, CPWD, 20-Sub- southern state's need for drink- Mahadeyi river at a central tri- Karnataka, would be opposed Goa like Parrikarji are also upcoming elections (in Karnataka)," Sena’s Goa spokesman hash Road, Dehradun-248001 invites Percentage rate bid ing water, even as the matter is bunal. Mahadeyi, known as the at all forums. The Chief Min- expected to join the election Rakhi Prabhudessai Naik said in a statement issued here. on behalf of President of India from Approved and eligible being heard by a Tribunal. Mandovi in Goa, is known as a ister however now insists that campaign there and the prom- "Parrikar should not have agreed to sell the interest of But his current intention lifeline in the northern Karna- he is not under pressure from ise of diversion of drinking Goa for his party s victory in Karnataka," she added. registered contractors in Composite Category in appro- of "resolving" the dispute is in taka, where it originates, passes the party's central leadership water will be an attractive poll "He (Parrikar) has made a mockery of the Goan peo- priate class in CPWD for the following work:- sharp contrast to his own state- through Maharashtra briefly and has blamed the Congress promise," a senior BJP leader ple who have high respect for his statesmanship. Parri- 1. NIT No. 160/DCED/2017-18. ments earlier, unequivocally and drains into the Arabian Sea of trying to unnecessarily rake said on condition of anonymity. kar should not forget that he is Goan first, and then a BJP Name of Work:- C/o “A” Type School Building & Resi- opposing diversion of water for at Panaji. up the issue. The Congress has now leader," she said. dential Staff qtrs. i/c Development work for Kendriya any purpose to Karnataka. While the river traverses "The Congress is unneces- accused Parrikar and BJP of The party also expressed surprise over the silence of the Vidyalaya at Pauri Garhwai (Uttarakhand). (SH : Bound- Soon after becoming Chief 28.8 km in Karnataka, it runs sarily making a hue and cry letting down Goa's interests. Goa Forward Party, the BJP's ally, on the issue. Minister in 2012, Parrikar had through a length of 81.2 km in over the issue. Their govern- "CM's stand that in principle, She said that the Sena expected GFP leader Vijai Sarde- ary wall Lighting). Estimated Cost: Rs. 10,19,219/- Ear- asserted that he would not lis- Goa. Karnataka plans to con- ments have in the past gave Goa will not oppose reason- sai to not bend to the greed of power at the cost of Goans. nest Money Rs. 20,384/- and Period of Completion: 12 ten to his party's Central lead- struct seven dams on the river, written submissions to the able and justified quantum of She added that the Sena always kept the interests of a Months, Last Time & date of submission of bid: 29-12- ership, if they press him to aimed at diverting 7.56 TMC courts saying that there was drinking water to Karnataka state above party politics and its stand against its own gov- 2017 at 3:00 PM. & the same shall be opened on the same sacrifice Goa's interests on the water into its water-starved no problem with diverting the from Mhadei on humanitarian ernment in Maharashtra was an example. day at 3.30 PM The tender forms and other details can be dispute. Malaprabha basin in North Mhadei water," Parrikar told grounds is unrealistic and will Parrikar s statement about being ready for bilateral talks obtained from the website. Goa and Karnataka are Karnataka. reporters on Friday, adding that be harmful for the state," Goa with Karnataka to release water came after he met BJP presi- www.tenderwizard.com / CPWD or www.cpwd.gov.in, currently battling out a dis- At a meeting of the National a letter written by him to Yed- Congress president Shantaram dent Amit Shah in Delhi. PTI pute over the latter's contro- Water Resources Council in dyurappa on the contentious Naik said. AGENCIES 6| KOLKATA SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 millenniumpost mp | | President Trump has used an America First foreign policy to restore respect for the United States throughout the world and to advance our interests World White House said in ‘Year One of Making America Great Again’ US government UN Security Council official Henrietta puts new sanctions Fore appointed Pak govt asks court to deny on North Korea UNICEF head clearance to Saeed’s party UNITED NATIONS: With must now accept that it is a China’s backing, the UN Secu- nuclear power. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan with its mother (LeT and JuD) rity Council today slapped new Trump asked Chinese Pres- government has requested organisations.” sanctions on North Korea that ident Xi Jinping last month to a court here not to consider The agency “recommended will restrict oil supplies vital cut off oil to North Korea, a Mumbai attack mastermind that since registration of such for Pyongyang’s missile and move that would cripple its des- Hafiz Saeed-backed Milli Mus- groups would breed violence nuclear programmes. perately struggling economy. lim League’s plea seeking its and extremism in politics, The council unanimously Tens of thousands of North UNITED NATIONS: UN registration as a political party, such groups be avoided,” it adopted a US-drafted resolu- Koreans have been sent to Rus- chief Antonio Guterres has saying the group would breed said. tion that also orders the repatri- sia and China to earn revenue appointed former senior US violence and extremism in According to the reply, the ation of North Korean workers for Pyongyang, working in government official Henrietta politics. LeT, JuD and Falah-i-Insaniat abroad and earning revenue for what UN rights officials have H Fore as the new executive Saeed earlier this month Foundation (FIF) are facing Kim Jong-Un’s regime. described as “slave-like con- director of UNICEF, the world had confirmed that his organ- UN sanctions, therefore, the It is the third raft of sanc- ditions.” Crude oil supplies body said. isation Jammat-ud-Dawah interior ministry “furnished tions imposed on North Korea were capped at four million Fore, 69, has worked to (JuD) would contest the 2018 comments to the ECP that the this year and comes as the barrels per year and a ceiling champion economic develop- general elections under the registration of the MML, an United States and North Korea of 500,000 barrels of refined ment, education and health, banner of the Milli Muslim offshoot of the same network are showing no signs they are petroleum products, includ- humanitarian assistance and League (MML). of JuD/FIF (which apparent willing to engage in talks to end ing diesel and kerosene, was set disaster relief for the most vul- The MML had challenged in MML as well), was not the crisis on the Korean pen- for next year. That will reduce nerable in the international and the Election Commission of supported”. insula. The resolution bans the the flow of fuel from a previous developing world. Pakistan’s order on October 11 The JuD chief walked free supply of nearly 75 percent of ceiling set by the council of two She was the first woman to that had declined its registra- on November 24 after the refined oil products to North million barrels a year. be appointed Administrator tion as a political party. Pakistan government decided Korea, puts a cap on crude Donald Trump on Friday of the US Agency for Interna- The interior ministry, in its against detaining him fur- deliveries and orders the repa- hailed the adoption of new tional Development and Direc- written reply submitted to the ther in any other case. He was triation of all North Korean sanctions targeting North tor of US Foreign Assistance in Islamabad High Court (IHC) under detention since January nationals working abroad by Korea over its nuclear program, the Department of State, she on the MML’s petition, said this year. the end of 2019. The mea- saying the international com- held these positions between that it opposed the group’s reg- The MML had contested sures are in response to North munity was pushing for peace 2006 and 2009. istration as a political party as a bypoll in September for Korea’s test of an intercontinen- with the isolated regime. From 1989 to 1993, she was the group was an offshoot of NA-120, a National Assembly tal ballistic missile (ICBM) on “The UN Security Coun- working as the USAID Assis- proscribed entities. seat that had fallen vacant fol- November 28 that marked an cil just voted 15-0 in favor of tant Administrator for Asia and Dawn newspaper reported the registration of the MML Parties Order (PPO) 2002, training to its members, do lowing disqualification of for- advance in Pyongyang’s drive additional Sanctions on North for Private Enterprise. that the government requested as a political party “would organisations which act in the not qualify for registration as mer Prime Minister Nawaz to threaten the US mainland Korea. The World wants Peace, Currently CEO of Holsman the court not to consider the breed violence and extremism manner prejudicial to funda- political party. Sharif. with a nuclear strike. not Death!” Trump tweeted. International, a manufacturing MML’s plea and dismiss the in politics”. According to the mental rights, undermine the In it reply to the court, the Sheikh Yaqub, MML candi- President Donald Trump The resolution drew criticism and investment company, Fore petition. ministry’s reply to the court, integrity of Pakistan, promote interior ministry said a secu- date, had secured 6,000 votes. has threatened to “totally from Russia for the time the also served as Undersecretary The ministry formed the MML is the offshoot of the sectarian, regional or provin- rity agency had opined that Yaqub was placed in 2012 on destroy” North Korea if it 13 other council nations had to of State for Management, the its opinion on the basis of a banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) cial hatred, bear a name as a “it is difficult to believe that a US Treasury sanctions list of attacks the United States while consider the text, and last-min- Chief Operating Officer for the security agency’s report which and Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD). militant group and impart the MML will tread its own those designated as leaders of North Korea insists the world ute changes to the text. AGENCIES US Department of State. AGENCIES expressed apprehensions that According to Political any military or paramilitary path, completely at variance terrorist organisations. AGENCIES US appeals court rules against US President’s travel ban Prez Trump signs tax reform Bill, WASHINGTON: A federal appeals The ruling, however, is of little Trump’s September ban blocks ban was, in effect, an indefinite one, and court has ruled against US President immediate consequence, as the judges various travellers from eight coun- that Congress did not give the President says fulfilled Christmas promise Donald Trump’s latest travel ban, say- said they would put it on hold pending tries, six of them predominantly Mus- the authority to stop immigration from ing that it “exceeds the scope of his consideration by the apex court, which lim, from entering the US. Two federal any country indefinitely. WASHINGTON: Donald delegated authority,” but that it was ulti- allowed the ban to take effect. judges had earlier blocked its imple- Neal Katyal, who argued the case Trump on Saturday signed mately for the Supreme Court to decide. In a statementthe US, Justice mentation, at least in part, although before the Ninth Circuit court for the into law $1.5 trillion tax Bill, The three-judge panel with the US Department spokeswoman Lauren the Supreme Court this month state of Hawaii, hailed the decision. “We the most sweeping overhaul Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Ehrsam said: “We are pleased that the allowed it to fully take effect while are very pleased the Court of Appeals in over 30 years, days after the ruled on Friday that Trump had again Supreme Court has already allowed the legal battle ran its course through recognised that the President’s latest Republican plan was adopted exceeded his lawful authority in issuing the government to implement the the courts. travel ban is flatly illegal,” he said, “and by Congress in a major politi- the latest ban and that he had not made proclamation and keep all Ameri- The administration said the restric- that his order defies the law Congress cal victory for the US President. a legally sufficient finding that entry of cans safe while this matter is litigated. tions would be in effect until those has laid down”. The tax reform Bill was those blocked would be “detrimental to We continue to believe that the order countries proved to the US that they The US Court of Appeals for the 4th passed by the House of Rep- the interests of the US”, the New York should be allowed to take effect in its had adequate screening. Circuit is considering a separate chal- resentatives on Wednesday for Times reported. entirety.” But the appeals court said that the lenge to the ban. AGENCIES the second time by 224 to 201 votes to clear the technical snag TRUMP’S FORMER in the passage of the package, CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT which was passed by the Sen- PRESS NOTICE CAMPAIGN MANAGER ate and House earlier. resentatives is considered to “Corporations are literally NOTICE INVITING e-TENDERS ACCUSED OF SEXUAL Trump signed the sweeping be the first major legislative going wild,” he said. HARASSMENT tax overhaul which represents victory for President Donald The Democrats were highly The Executive Engineer(E), DCED, CPWD, 20-Sub- the most drastic changes to the Trump, after coming to power. critical of the tax reform bill. hash Road, Dehradun-248001 invites Percentage rate bid WASHINGTON: A fe- US tax code since 1986 into law Early this week, the Repub- “The American people have on behalf of President of India from Approved and eligible male singer has accused in his Oval Office of the White lican-majority Congress passed been robbed of the substantive registered contractors in Composite Category in appro- a former campaign House before leaving for Flor- the tax reform bill, which was and exhaustive debate in Con- manager for President ida on his Christmas vacation. Trump’s key election promise. gress they deserve on a $1.5 priate class in CPWD for the following work:- Trump told reporters that The bill among other things trillion bill that will shake up 1. NIT No. 159/DCED/2017-18. Donald Trump of re- peatedly slapping her he was rushing through the reduces income tax of individ- our entire economy and cripple Name of Work:- RMO Pumps set, DG Set, Security/light signing of the bill to fulfil his uals, drops down the business our nation’s spending power for of CPWD Residential Bldg. & Guest Housse Dehra- behind during a party promise to his fellow country- tax to 21 percent. decades to come,” Senator Tom dun. (SH:- Routine maintenance of El & Fans and street at Washington’s Trump men that he would do it before Trump called the tax pack- Carper had said. Indian-Amer- light). Estimated Cost: Rs. 11,07,456/- Earnest Money International Hotel in Christmas. age the “biggest tax cuts and ican Congressman Raja Krish- Rs. 22,149/- and Period of Completion: 12 Months, Last November, according “I didn’t want you folks reform in our country”. namoorthi said the Republican to say I wasn’t keeping my The President said New tax Bill would add nearly $1.5 Time & date of submission of bid: 29-12-2017 at 3:00 PM. to US website Politico. Politico said Lewan- promise. ... we did a rush job England Patriots owner Bob trillion to the national debt & the same shall be opened on the same day at 3:30 PM today and it wasn’t fancy... we Kraft said that because of the while raising taxes on working The tender forms and other details call be obtained from dowski did not respond expected a formal ceremony in tax bill he was building “a tre- families, and destabilise health the website to multiple requests for two weeks,” Trump said. mendous paper mill.” care system by leaving 13 mil- www.tenderwizard.com / CPWD or www.cpwd.gov.in, comment. AGENCIES The passage of the bill by He called it “a bill for the lion more Americans without the Senate and House of Rep- middle class and a bill for jobs”. insurance. AGENCIES Golden Gate Park WORLD BRIEFS meadow renamed AARDVARK MISSING AFTER FIRE AT LONDON ZOO after Robin Williams LONDON: A fire broke out at London Zoo, engulfing a cafe and shop near an animal petting area, and leaving one aardvark missing. Several staff were treated for smoke inhalation and shock following the blaze, which broke out in the Animal Adventure section shortly after 6:00 am, the zoo said. “Duty staff that live on site at the zoo were on the scene immediately, and started moving animals to safety,” it said. 10,000 KILLED IN 1989 TIANANMEN CRACKDOWN: BRITISH ARCHIVE BEIJING: At least 10,000 people were killed in the Chinese army’s crackdown on pro-democracy protest- ers in Tiananmen Square in June 1989, according to a newly released British secret diplomatic cable that gives gruesome details of the bloodshed in Beijing. “Minimum estimate of civilian dead 10,000,” the then LOS ANGELES: A meadow death, the Department was British ambassador Alan Donald said in a telegram in San Francisco’s Golden Gate approached by Debbi Durst to London. The document, made public more than 28 Park has been named after and Maggie Lynch, who rep- veteran comedian and actor resent a range community years after the event. Robin Williams. members, elected officials and The name of Golden Gate people working in comedy, to EX-MARINE HELD OVER SAN FRANCISCO Park’s Sharon Meadow was name the area known as Sha- CHRISTMAS ATTACK PLOT: FBI officially changed to Robin ron Meadow in Golden Gate Williams Meadow by the San Park in honour of Robin Wil- LOS ANGELES: Federal agents arrested a former Francisco Recreation and liams,” the release said. US Marine for allegedly plotting a Christmas attack Parks Commission. The grassy stretch in in San Francisco inspired by the IS jihadist group, The announcement was Golden Gate Park was the site according to court documents. Tow truck driver Everitt made by the San Francisco of an annual Comedy Day that Aaron Jameson, 26, was planning to target the city’s Recreation and Parks Com- counted Williams among its mission on their official regular supporters. Williams busy Pier 39 tourist spot, according to an affidavit website. was found dead at his Califor- submitted by FBI Special Agent Christopher McKinney. “After Robin Williams nia home in 2014. AGENCIES millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 | 7 mp The ICC U-19 World Cup was a very important milestone in my career. It helped us get a good platform to make our careers Sport Virat Kohli Pune City take T20 series: Formidable India Barca batter Real 3-0 down FC Goa 2-0 GOA: FC Pune City picked an important victory away from eye whitewash against SL home as they downed FC Goa 0-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sta- in one-sided El Clásico dium, Goa. Emiliano Alfaro and Jona- MADRID: Barcelona struck a tan Lucca scored a goal each in major blow in the LaLiga title the second half which helped race with a 3-0 win over Real the Orange and Purple bri- Madrid in Saturday’s Clasico at gade to move to the third the Santiago Bernabeu. spot on the ISL table. Both Second-half goals from Luis FC Goa and FC Pune City Suarez, Lionel Messi and Aleix started the match in a 4-2- Vidal gave the Catalans a club- 3-1 formation. Sergio Lobera record third win in a row in made no changes from the a league match at the home squad which got the better of their fierce rivals and saw of Delhi Dynamos last week; them move nine points clear as for the visitors, Issac Van- of Atletico Madrid at the top malsawma was replaced by of the table. Zinedine Zidane’s Ashique Kuruniyan. reigning champions, who had The home side had a couple Dani Carvajal sent off for a of early chances when Brandon deliberate handball just before Fernandes’ shot from the edge Messi’s strike from the penalty of the box had to be kept out MUMBAI: With the series to end a successful year with Iyer, Manish Pandey or the spot, are now 14 points adrift of by Pune City goalkeeper Vishal already in their pocket, India another thumping win ahead experienced campaigner the leaders and, despite having Kaith after Mandar Rao Des- will look to give some of the of a tough tour of South Africa Mahendra Singh Dhoni -- all played a game less, their title sai’s attempt from Coro’s pass bench players a chance but where they play three Tests, six have chipped in when needed hopes appear to have been dealt was blocked en-route goal as there will be no let-up in the ODIs and three T20s. and coach Ravi Shastri would a crushing blow. both the moves were initiated intensity as they eye a complete The constant one-sided expect them to fire big time on Madrid trounced Barca in by Ahmed Jahouh. whitewash against Sri Lanka in results may not be an ideal Sunday. the Supercopa de Espana in If Coro missed an opportu- the third and final T20I here preparation for India for the Especially Rahul, who August but the latter have gone nity to score in the 12th min- on Sunday. upcoming tour, but the posi- already has two fifties to his unbeaten since that two-legged ute, being stuck in an acute For the islanders, it has tive thing is that in absence of credit, would surely want to tie in all competitions, and they angle, Emiliano Alfaro’s miss been a forgetful year, and the seniors including inspirational add one more to his kitty and seemed happy to frustrate the in the 19th minute was crim- two recent defeats against India captain Virat Kohli, the young- make a strong statement before home side in the first half in the inal as he couldn’t put the have just added to their misery. sters have taken responsibil- the team’s upcoming tour. knowledge that the onus was on ball to rest after the build-up While the hosts thrashed ity and delivered in the T20s Iyer, the local boy, scored Madrid to chase the win. with Marcelinho and getting Sri Lanka by 93 runs in the and ODIs. in the opening game, but he The hosts, who surprisingly ahead of Mohammed Ali but first match at Cuttack, they Stand-in skipper Rohit needs to stay at the wicket and matched Barca’s four-man mid- net inside two minutes only for period – and, unlike the home The ball was eventually put only to tap wide in front of outclassed them by 88 runs in Sharma, who equalled David convert his starts to big knocks. field by starting Mateo Kovacic, a correctly raised offside flag to side, they made their dominant into the net but, rather than an open net. Diego Carlos Indore to seal the series. The Miller’s record of the fastest India has promoted Dhoni up saw Cristiano Ronaldo – passed cut short the celebrations. spell count. Ivan Rakitic was allow the goal to stand, referee called Laxmikant Kattimani visitors also lost the ODIs 1-2 ever T20 century during his the order on Friday and the for- fit after an injury scare this week Barca appeared content to allowed to burst right through Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez into action around the half- and drew a blank in the Test 43 -ball 118-run innings in mer captain justified the team’s – and Karim Benzema come allow Madrid a greater share the heart of the Madrid mid- brought it back for a penalty hour mark, getting past Seri- series held earlier. Indore, is in peak form and decision by scoring at a brisk closest to breaking the dead- of possession as they main- field and play the ball out wide and sent off Carvajal, before ton Fernandes, but the Goan On the other hand, India he would love to continue his pace. The same can be expected lock before Suarez struck nine tained a more rigid shape and to Sergi Roberto, whose first- Messi swept the spot-kick goalkeeper parried with a have been cruising across all good run at his home ground. in Mumbai if the openers give minutes after half-time at the it kept both the home players time cross was finished with high past Navas. Marco Asen- bit uncertainty lucky not to formats and would surely look Be it K L Rahul, Shreyas a flying start. AGENCIES end of a slick move. and crowd frustrated, as the aplomb by Suarez as he arrived sio and Bale were at last intro- have an opponent in front Zidane prepared to bring on game entered something of a unmarked from the left. duced and nearly combined to of him to take advantage of attacking reinforcements but the walking pace. Frustrations were grow- give Madrid a lifeline, with the the rebound. Delhi ISL match game was taken out of his hands There was a sudden explo- ing rapidly for the home side Welshman just denied by Ter Meanwhile, Adil Khan and I don’t know when when Carvajal was sent off and sion into life half an hour in, and particularly with Suarez, Stegen after Asensio had found Gurtej Singh had a role to play postponed due Messi swept home from the spot though, as Keylor Navas made who was booed resoundingly space. Ramos then had a shot in containing the Gaurs’ con- for his 17th LaLiga goal against a brilliant save to tip over Pau- for his reaction to a Casemiro blocked and just failed to turn stant threats in their half. The to Khelo India I will captain India Madrid, more than any other linho’s shot following Messi’s challenge before he was caught a Ronaldo cross home. latter did well to restrict Coro player in history has managed. sublime pass, before Ronaldo round the face by a stray arm But Ernesto Valverde’s side getting in a good position after Substitute Gareth Bale drove down the other end and from Sergio Ramos, which made absolutely sure of what Lanzarote had pressurised Sar- School Games nearly halved the deficit but forced Marc-Andre ter Stegen earned the Madrid captain a could prove to be a pivotal win thak Golui to lost control of again, says Rohit Vidal squeezed in a third in to save well at the near post. booking. Zidane was prepar- in injury time, as Messi teed up the ball as the first half ended NEW DELHI: Delhi Dyna- injury time, leaving Madrid – With the game at last com- ing to make some changes but, Vidal on the edge of the area and 0-0. mos’ Indian Super League along with Atletico, losers to ing to life, Paulinho was again in the 63rd minute, the match his low shot squirmed through Pune’s goals followed. match against Mumbai City Espanyol on Friday – staring denied when Navas kept out his was put beyond the champi- Navas’ grasp and into the net. Marcelinho’s delicious ball FC on February 4 has been at what looks to be an insur- header, while Benzema glanced ons. Suarez missed two golden Madrid’s title hopes look to for Alfaro was finished with re-scheduled on February 27 mountable task of hauling in Marcelo’s cross off the base of opportunities to score, denied have all but evaporated, while aplomb by the Uruguayan as the Jawaharlal Nehru Sta- the leaders in 2018. the right-hand post, with Ter first by Navas and then the post, Barca will finish 2017 at least forward in the 71st minute dium will not be available due The Santiago Bernabeu Stegen beaten. and as Paulinho tried to prod eight points clear at the top, to break the deadlock, fol- to Khelo India School Games roared its approval as the home If Madrid began the first home the rebound, Carvajal depending on whether Valen- lowed by a former FC Goa beginning January 31. side started strongly, and Ron- half better, it was Barca who blocked his attempt with a clear cia can beat Villarreal later on player to find his name Interestingly, a new venue aldo headed the ball into the came out flying for the second raised arm. Saturday. AGENCIES on the score-sheet in the has been added to the league 84th minute. as Jamshedpur FC play a match Alfaro could have sand- at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhu- wiched the two goals with baneswar on February 25. Nadal pulls out of opener in Abu Dhabi another of his own as he The home venue of Jam- rushed into the box before shedpur FC has been criti- MADRID: World number one releasing a shot from cised for its poor playing pitch INDORE: Rohit Sharma wants hitting the record equalling Rafael Nadal has withdrawn Nadal still plans distance. AGENCIES but sources said that the Orissa to savour every moment of his 35- ball hundred in the sec- from his planned season opener on going for a government has requested the brief stint as India captain, ond T20 International against at an exhibition event in Abu Tata Steel-owned side to play wondering when he would Sri Lanka. Dhabi due to lingering fitness 17th Grand Slam one match in Bhubaneswar. again get a chance to walk out He has led Mumbai Indians concerns just three weeks ahead of his career in Jamshedpur’s match against with the team sheet in future. to IPL treble but this stint has of the Australian Open. Bengaluru FC which was ear- Rohit’s brief tenure as stand- made Rohit realise how tough Nadal, 31, was forced to pull Melbourne next lier scheduled to be played at in captain will come to an end it is to captain the national out of the 2017 season- ending month JRD Tata Stadium on Febru- with the final T20 International team with te burden of expec- ATP Masters last month due to ary 25 will now be played on against Sri Lanka tomorrow as tations from billions of people. a knee injury after an exhaust- AS reported that Nadal had to the same day at Kalinga Sta- Virat Kohli will be back in the “There is lot of pressure, ing season in which he won the halt his planned training sched- dium in Bhubaneswar. In hot seat for the South Africa especially after first match in French and US Opens. ule in his native Mallorca this other changes in the fixture tour after a month-long break. Dharamsala. We were in such “It was a tough 2017 and week to seek medical attention announced today, a few of Ben- “Since I am leading the side a position that we were on the I need to take my calendar in in Barcelona due to the niggling galuru FC’s matches have been for the first time, there was verge of getting all out on our a different way in order to be knee injury. re-scheduled to accommodate pressure and there will be pres- lowest score,” he said. ready,” Nadal told the Mubadala Nadal still plans on going for their AFC Cup fixture on Janu- sure when we play next match “I thought a lot about my World Tennis Championships a 17th Grand Slam of his career ary 30. Bengaluru FC’s match in Mumbai. I don’t know when captaincy and team and that it website. “For this reason, I have in Melbourne next month. He against Chennaiyin FC, origi- will I captain the side again, is very difficult. We are repre- sadly announced to the organ- will be replaced by compatriot nally scheduled on January 31, so every minute spent on senting 140 crore people and isers and now to you fans that Roberto Bautista Agut for the has been postponed by six days ground is important for me,” there is lot of pressure of that,” aI won’t play this time in Abu six-man event over three days to February 6. AGENCIES a pragmatic Rohit said after he said. AGENCIES Dhabi.” Spanish sports daily from December 28-30. AGENCIES Saina misses PBL Lightning Boult destroys Windies as New Zealand clinch series CHRISTCHURCH: A career best 7/ 34 by Trent Boult destroyed the West Indies as the Kiwis wrapped up their ODI series with a game to meeting with Sindhu spare. Boult had three for six after his first three overs as the West Indies fell apart at the start of their innings after being set an im- posing 326-run target. The tourists struggled through to 121 before Boult finished off the tail to give New Zealand victory by 204 runs to go with their five-wicket win in the first ODI on Wednesday. When Boult had finished off the West Indies top order, Lochie Ferguson due to ankle niggle plucked out the middle with three wickets in 10 deliveries, including Mohammed and Rovman Powell with successive balls. AGENCIES

against North East Warriors on

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Most party plans fail to materialise and as a backup you must have a plan B. As little bells jingle away, and you ponder on how to spend your day, here are some ideas to guide you through the merry week till New Year’s, writes Lahari Basu

clad Gulmarg and Auli can be a one-of-a-lifetime affair. Hark how the bells, Those with a lust for the waters can plunge deep into the blue for Sweet silver bells, snorkelling, and scuba diving in the All seem to say, Andamans, or Lakshwadeep Islands. Throw cares away Some other fun activities might be hot air ballooning and paragliding, but those with Christmas is here, vertigo must stay avoid heights, and lay low Bringing good cheer, with terrestrial adventure sports. To young and old, Those with the boon of year ender holidays may also venture abroad to exotic destinations Meek and the bold. like Iceland, Finland, Maldives, Cambodia, Ding dong ding dong Bolivia, Greece, and the Dominican Repub- That is their song lic. You can thank us once you post your new #wanderlust photographs on Instagram! With joyful ring All carolling. AWAKEN YOUR AESTHETIC SENSE In case you like to decorate and redeco- One seems to hear rate your place, Christmas is the perfect time Words of good cheer of the year when you can create a theme and From everywhere put together your grey cells to throw a massive surprise for your family or friends if you have Filling the air. guests coming over. Seating off with some fairy Oh how they pound, Santa Claus waving from the ‘cotton snow.’ MOVIE MARATHON lights, one can conjure up some of the most Raising the sound, Standing at a staggering 65 feet, the tree has If you are one of those unfortunate souls, to beautiful interior scenes. With some colours, entered the record books as India’s tallest, fully not have access to a series of leaves, spend your flowers, little bells and DIY material, you could O’er hill and dale, decorated, natural growing Christmas tree only off-day watching some of the best films on create an ensemble of the perfect Christmas set- Telling their tale. blooming in a tiny garden in Adarsh Nagar, a X-mas. Get a large bowl of popcorn, some fizzy ting at home. You can let your imagination flow private residential society in south Mumbai’s drinks, and you’re set for the day! Movies like with the flowers by planning to create some- Gaily they ring Worli neighbourhood, reports IANS. It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Home Alone: thing other than the traditional wreath. Grab While people sing Most party plans fail to materialise and Lost in New York, Elf, Miracle on the 34th Street, some stationery and some old showpieces and Songs of good cheer, as a backup, you must have a plan B. As little The Holiday, and Holiday Inn could be pretty construct something new and fashionable to go bells jingle away, and you ponder over how to good choices to make your day. If you run out with your Christmas theme. If there are kids in Christmas is here. spend your day, here are some ideas to guide of popcorn order some pizza and start the ball the family, get them together with some DIY Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry you through the merry week till New Years. rolling again, call some friends over and have projects of streamers and festoons. Christmas, a pyjama party movie marathon, in the com- PARTY fort of your home and the beloved company BINGE EATING Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry The quintessential Christmas celebration of friends. Finally, the fact that we gain weight in the Christmas in Kolkata mostly surround strolling under the holiday season is quite well known now, there- fairy-light clad Park Street, gorging onto the fin- TRIPS AND TOURS fore without much ado, you could gorge on a est cakes from Flury’s and Nahoums, visiting Are you the fortunate one to have a stack variety of your favourite dishes. Needless to emember how this song in the film churches, and partying at nightclubs. Which is of unused leaves form work? You may choose say that there are endless exquisite and mouth- Home Alone packed our minds with pretty much the scene elsewhere across Indian to use up the off days, and plan a short trip to watering delicacies lined up in front of our eyes courage and enthusiasm as little cities. Party hubs and discs, around town, have the mountains, the forests, or the beach if you across the winter to woo the mind and shush Kevin ran back home on a mission amazing offers during Christmas and New need the warmth and sunshine. With the snow the brain with their inviting aroma and beauti- Rto save his house? The melodious tune of ‘Carol Year’s, inviting in more party animals than embellishing our very beloved Himalayas in the ful features. Worries about gaining a few kilos of the Bells’ plays at the back of our head as the ever. In case you aren’t a fan of EDM or choose northwest, it is the perfect time to pay a visit to are often flushed out of sight, with the flick of merriment in the Christmas air diffuses like not to drink alcohol, you may as well look out Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand for a snow one’s hand as they indulge in a juicy turkey, the smoke of opium nullifying all negativities for some live concerts. With a diverse cultural fight, a warm campfire, an enthralling jungle or roasted goose, eggnog, chocolate dipped spreading an eternal smile on our faces, bring- background, India boasts of superb musicians safari or simply a relaxing week in the lap of strawberries, numerous cakes, puddings, and ing back childhood memories. Christmas ready to give you a lovely evening experience nature. If the old world charm seems inviting all other sinful desserts. announces its very omnipotent presence with with your friends. to you, visiting the forts of Rajasthan for a lux- Awaken the chef in you and fill your home chills of winter giving you pleasurable goose- You have a full proof plan on hand, but urious stay is advisable. with the fulfilling fragrance of your favourite bumps, and the fresh aroma of delectable dishes in the last moment someone backs out, fol- With several homestays propping up like food. Or simply plan a brunch or dinner with filling the air. lowing which some other members of your mushrooms across some less travelled areas your loved ones and visit the places offering Not a fan of Christmas celebrations? gang drop out as well, leaving you alone, sad in the mountains and trekking trails, you some of the best buffets during winter. What’s Perhaps the news of the tallest Christmas tree and left out. How familiar does it sound? Well, can definitely spend a few days with the local winter without some bone-chilling ice cream? in the country could inspire you to liven up we’ve all faced this situation many times, and families and learn from their way of life. Those Summer isn’t always the best time to suck onto during this time of the year and feel the joy. to help you cope with a similar dysfunctional with an unquenching adrenaline rush must a dripping cone of cornetto or a melted bowl of A 56-year-old bachelor has been tending to plan, here are some other ways to enable you to take the opportunity to go hiking in the forests gooey cold dessert; the best time of the year to the largest pine conifer in India for over 45 enjoy the holiday or keep busy with something or try their hands in the adventure sports at experience and rejoice the splendidness of this years. And fulfilling the dying wishes of his nice and sweet. disposal. While trekking through the snow marvellous dessert is undeniably winter. Once sister and father, Douglas Saldanha hads spent is a heavenly experience, skiing in the snow- you’re done with your sumptuous meal, lose Rs 100,000 on the tree for decorations this yourself in a handsome cold serving, while you Christmas. Boasting of love and care, the tree simply sit and admire the Christmas has been adorned by over 10,000 twinkling tree or binge watch your colourful fairy lights, cherubic angels, favourite show online. bells, streamers and festoons, tiny crosses, and a beaming 9| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp Beacon

REGHU –THE SENTIMENT OF SENTIENCE

Reghu’s show is about

he artist Agnes Martin once wrote: “The inner voices and glances and best things in life happen to you when you’re alone.” hidden embers in probing looks that How does one introduce a sculptor Twho moved from the chemistry of minerals and clay to bronzes and built his own oeuvre out of the speak to us about the amalgam of magic of comforting solitude? G Reghu’s lingua franca and aesthetics have been moulded by two defining encounters: his early contact with Elizabeth angst within, writes Uma Nair and Laurie Baker with their Gandhian philosophy of working with indigenous materials and the abstract guru J Swaminathan at the Bharat Bhavan who, in cuts across barriers, it knows no divisions, it has a civilization and its wisdom. His ‘people’ exude of the subject and the ancient processes that have his persona of a ‘tribal’ artist, voiced the cause of the universal appeal.” features of civilisations that stem back and forth come before – everything seems to connect present Reghu’s heads and humans dispossessed and the call to develop an empathy. Reghu’s show is about inner voices and glances through the vignettes of the past and the present. moments with timelines of history. could belong to any race and hidden embers in probing looks that speak to “I have always preferred rural themes, they VITALITY OF GRAMMAR us about the amalgam of angst within. Reghu has have originated from places that I have visited, like AVANT-GARDE HEADS anywhere, they also imply the G Reghu’s show Sentient Beings at Art Heritage been a guru himself at Bharat Bhavan having trained Wynadu in Kerala and Bastar which both lie in the A particularly captivating set are the heads, universal inevitability of the in Delhi is about how comforting and favourable and guided ceramic artists into finding their own tribal belt. Sometimes I use locally available clay, and while their rounded features are similar it is their solitude is for creating art that is based on the journeys. These works echo the words of Wendell the colour is natural. Glaze has a glossy tone, which I mouths that draw your gaze. The philosophical power of human existence that language of originality. It speaks about the magic Berry who stated: “One’s inner voices become feel is not as good as the natural colour you get after undertones of such unprepared moments are what defines our very being of alchemy when an artist creates and explores and audible [and] in consequence, one responds more you burn it in a wood kiln. There’s a technical way makes each head a masterpiece. It is in the handling experiments with the compositional ethos and steers clearly to other lives.” to handle natural colour, and it involves burning of the composition that Reghu elevates his heads away from production. It speaks about the strength the clay and letting the smoke and ash act upon from an ordinary mundane slice of time, to one that Reghu is particularly drawn to humble rural dwellers and vitality of grammar and the satiety an artist gets FERTILE SOLITUDE it. My works have long been the result of that ash embodies the ethos of the human spirit. and exploits their expressive potential as subjects for when he creates to satisfy his own aesthetic urges. R Reghu goes one step beyond to give us works and gradient of firing and that is why you can see While some heads are evocative his bronze heads portraiture. These nomadic characters represent At the Shridharani running for a month this that are born of fertile solitude. This journey is about the smoke adding its own texture to the works,” are minimal and deeply archetypal – somehow there freedom and naïveté, and are for Reghu a relic of exhibition of men, women, children, and a few cows the ceramic tradition of sculpture – it has a hallmark explains Reghu. is an insignia of timelessness in their rootedness sorts as he contemplates them as his choreography sitting placidly on the floors is about the language of fluidity. The surface of Reghu’s work in its muted “I have remained away from the commercial and the beauty of their gravitas is that they are of characters born in the play of clay. of expression that distils and emits an array of organic earth colours has a matte finish. The work is scene, I create for myself, I have grown to love the free of the shackles of society, culture and space. Each of his portraits is marked by an emotional associations that are born in the web of time and shaped by an artist who is intimate with the tactile romance of firing the kilns -- yes its like creating Reghu’s heads and humans could belong to any race immediacy that is unique both within his oeuvre space and experience. processes of using his hands: patting mud walls, ancient structures, born from the womb, fed with anywhere, they also imply the universal inevitability and the spectrum of modern art. “My works in clay have always been created out throwing the clay on the potter’s wheel: or even fire, and the challenges of altering and controlling the of the power of human existence that defines our By no means are these sculptural entities of the many reckonings that happen in a wood-fired dexterously kneading dough and handling food. The fire, and the sense of doing something as old as time. very being. beautiful but they are filled with an animation that kiln above 1200 degrees Centigrade,” says Reghu. medium and method reflect familiarity with a rural I have always loved the incidental and the accidental The women and children are haunting comrades entices, they live every breath of movement that “When I work with clay it has such precious and lifestyle. Using the processes of hollow-modelling, when the clay figures emerge unexpectedly smoky growing in the paths of existential angst. These is desired by the hands of their creator and even giving properties, I feel it is the beauty of its birth slabbing, folding, coiling and pinching, he creates from the ashes like archaeological finds; images works are gripping not merely because of the the grotesque becomes amiable, even lovable... the into different expressionist characters that takes on a cast of characters doing different things. There is from history. Clay has infinite properties, whereas choice of such subjects but because of its simplicity mud finish colours glow with a richness and reflect its domain and features – 80 per cent of what you harmony in these works. in bronze its all technique.” and undistracted sense of focus. Reghu employs a resplendent repertoire, almost as if the artist, see in clay is its own property. My hand in these Reghu creates a racial type that mingles with In his bronzes which are just as stunning Reghu boundless expressionistic devices in modelling and laying aside his sculptural tools for a moment, were creations is only 20 per cent. Yes, for me, expression Dravidian and African facial features – bulging eyes, portrays a mapping that harks back to archaic moulding that deconstruct his forms and bring his relaxing in the light of the sun and letting its energy- is the most important facet of a human being. It thick lips, cabbage ears – evocative of an ancient looking surfaces; that cock an eye on the modernity subject to the edges of avant-garde abstraction. driven rays flood into the core of his works. 10| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp Inland

The life of people in this slum is based on the landfill. Most of the residents are rag pickers working in the landfill

Amid the blames and counter blames, promises and the reality, the residents still hope that the roads flooded with the stinking Story of a flawed waters will be urban system repaired toxic water which flows to the village and gets and other iron-containing alloys in groundwater Bhalswa slum stagnant there causing high contamination of the is steel industry waste, which is dumped in the The steel industry groundwater. “Every year nearly 50-100 people landfill without prior treatment. The steel industry generally dumps beside a landfill die due to Dengue, Chikungunya and other water- generally dumps their effluents in nearby landfills their effluents in borne diseases,” said Nazma. that contain high concentrations of iron; over time, nearby landfills The members of BLSM have approached the the iron seeps into groundwater from landfills is waiting for the civic agencies and the government but very less has with rainwater in monsoon. that contain high been done. “We have cleared the drains ourselves The BLM members have submitted all reports concentrations of government and and also made new drains by hiring machines and to the government and the concerned agencies iron; over time, people. But, nothing worked properly as we do but they have not received much response. the iron seeps civic agencies to not know the civic plans and the random attempts DELHI GOVERNMENT’S PLANS into groundwater worsened the situation,” she said. from landfills The residents explained that the non- The AAP-led Delhi government has taken with rainwater in help them live a communication between the Delhi government and various initiatives on different occasions the civic agencies have made the situation worse. but not much has happened yet. The Delhi monsoon “Constructing drains come under the corportation government along with the Delhi Urban Shelter life with a cleaner but the construction of roads come under the Delhi Improvement Trust (DUSIB) have built up two government. The local counsellor and the MLA are public toilets at the place but that has not solved surrounding and not ready to sit together even after many requests,” the problem of the residence. said Nazma. Both the officials were unavailable for According to reports, an RTI query revealed safe drinking comments. that over Rs 5 crore was sanctioned for this work. The residents have also pitched in, since PROBLEM OF DRINKING WATER then, by not dumping waste on the streets. But water, writes The contamination of groundwater leads to the the paving is a work in progress. Just last year, crisis of drinking water. The residents said that the residents here had to wade through knee- The non-commu- Sayantan Ghosh water of Delhi Jal Board which is supplied here twice deep water for over a month after levels in nication between a day is very poor in quality. The tube-wells do not surrounding water-bodies swelled during the the Delhi gov- work properly and the water is highly polluted. rains and overran the colony. ernment and the “The water which we get here is red and yellow in However, the Delhi government will civic agencies narrow lane from the main road reaches colour. We cannot drink this water, so we use it for finish development of all the unauthorised have made the the Bhalaswa slum in north Delhi. The domestic purposes,” said Keshav Singh, a resident. colonies in the Capital within two years, situation worse lane flooded with stinking drain water Most of the slum dwellers buy packaged drinking asserted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a had Farida Bibi, a 37-year-old woman water which costs nearly Rs 20 per container. In program after inaugurating the development Astanding in front of her burnt house, the remains the winter the crisis of water increases as the DJB works in west Delhi’s Mundka area. of which were submerged in the filthy water. Farida water supply becomes irregular. “Water supply has “Unauthorised colonies are our touches the broken door of the house letting old become really bad, as in the evening the Jal Board priority now. I promise that we will finish memories take over for a while. She comes to visit water does not come regularly. Every year this development of all these colonies within her old house every day as now she has shifted to happens in the winter,” said Nazma Begum, adding two years,” said Kejriwal. the next lane staying in a rented house. Her house that water tankers do not come regularly in the He added that the government will first was burnt in the fire a year ago on the day of Diwali winter and come twice a week only after repeated make proper roads in every unauthorised in due to a short circuit owing to the stagnant water requests to DJB. colony. “The next time when I visit your on the floor which soaked inside the electric lines While DJB officials refused to comment on colony I will walk through proper roads of the house. the issue, officials of the Delhi Urban Shelter and this is my promise,” he said. The Chief This is a story of Bhalswa Diary urban slum. It is Improvement Board (DUSIB) said that the problem Minister also slammed the erstwhile a slum with zero drainage system. Bhalaswa Diary is more than a year old. A survey conducted in Congress government, alleging that they is adjacent to the biggest landfill of Delhi under 2012 by Bhalswa Lok Shakti Manch (BLSM), noted have failed to give proper facilities to the same name. the leachate from Bhalaswa landfill was found to slum-dwellers. The landfill be high in concentration of chlorides, as well as Meanwhile, the officials of DUSIB continued to OCCUPATION OF PEOPLE: DOC, COD. said that the government has plans to The life of people in this slum is based on “The study was undertaken to determine the start work in the area soon and they grow as the city the landfill. Most of the residents are rag pickers likely concentrations of principal contaminants have categorised the development has very less working in the landfill. According to media reports, in the groundwater over a period of time due works in phase basis. The first phase place to dump from near ITO and Nizamuddin, Dakshinpuri to the discharge of such contaminants from of works in the targeted slums have garbage and Rohini, and eight other prime locations in landfill leachates to the underlying groundwater. already started and the others will also the Capital, slum dwellers have evicted nearly 12 The observed concentration of chlorides in the start soon, said the officials. years ago and dropped off at Bhalswa. They were groundwater within 75m of the radius of landfill Amid the blames and counter promised resettlement at a location that would facility was found to be in consonance with the blames, promises and the reality, have all modern amenities, but to their dismay, the simulated concentration of chloride in groundwater Farida Bibi still hopes that she will dispossessed found the promised land was only a considering one-dimensional transport model, with build up her house and the roads myth. the finite mass of contaminant source,” observed flooded with the stinking waters will The land on which the Bhalswa Resettlement the survey. Urgent attention, therefore, needs to be repaired. The slum beside the Colony was propped up stood on a slush-ridden be paid to the groundwater supply from this region. landfill is waiting for the government wasteland and precariously bordered a landfill that The research also noted that high concentrations and civic agencies to help them live a poisoned the groundwater they would eventually of other heavy metals (nickel, copper, zinc) were life with a cleaner surrounding and drink with no other option. observed, which is hazardous for health. The major safe drinking water. The people here are mostly migrants from the anthropogenic source of iron villages of neighbouring states and refugees from Bengal. The slum also has a good number of manual scavengers. DRAINAGE PROBLEMS The drainage system in the slum is a major problem. “When we came here the place had some open drains. In monsoon the garbage from the landfill comes to the slum thereafter the drains are all chocked,” said Nazma, a member of Bhalswa Lok Shakti Manch (BLSM). The whole place stays submerged under the overflowing drain water throughout the year. The landfill continued to grow as the city has very less place to dump garbage. During the monsoon, the Bhalswa landfill acts like a sponge, rainwater gets soaked within the garbage dump and releases a highly millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 | 11 mp

FRESH OFF THE SHELF Read THE SHOONYAM QUOTIENT A COLUMN OF FIRE ODYSSEY OF COURAGE LOVE HER WILD Author: Mickey Mehta Author: Ken Follett Author: Habil Khorakiwala Author: Atticus Publisher: Penguin Random Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publisher: Rupa Publica- Publisher: Headline House India UK tions India Price: `759 Price: `299 Price: `499 Price: `595 Love Her Wild is a collec- Discover your mind and Young Will Willard is com- Odyssey of Courage is tion of new and beloved body in a different way as ing home to Kingsbridge at more than just the story. It poems from Atticus, the Mickey Mehta makes you Christmas as A Column of offers invaluable insights young writer who has introspect about the differ- Fire opens. The year 1558 into the making of a captured the hearts and ent facets of your life, from will turn Will’s life upside- knowledge-based Indian minds of hundreds of breathing to sleeping. The down and change Europe multinational. 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The First World rather than united co-existence – with rights for all sections, and NWar was supposed, despite all the upheaval it caused and immense from Pakistani cuisine destruction it left across three con- that mere military victory, or war termination, is meaningless tinents, to be the “war to end all MADHUPRITI MITRA agon of culture and tradition in wars” and “make the world safe for without skillful peace-making, writes Vikas Datta Pakistan. “The massive cemetery democracy”. It didn’t – as subse- t is said that ‘the way to a man’s is dotted with shrines, tombs, and quent history shows. heart is through his stomach,’ the scenic path is a treasure trove It was however not only the rise and the same applies to women of ancient historic handiwork... It of extremist ideologies like com- Ias well! Food being the ingredient is a perfect union of Persian and munism or fascism, and the Sec- which unifies everything in life, Arab influence and the traditions of ond World War, whose origins can without it, life is like a curry without the Indus-Aryan Sanatan Dharma. be traced to the consequences of salt. Likewise, Bisma Tirmizi in her The confluence is depicted in much World War I. For its shadows extend novel ‘Feast- With a taste of Amir of the craftwork here,” describes longer – the Cold War, decades of Khusro’, has portrayed the tales of a Ayesha on her visit to a cemetery (continuing) violent instability in thirteen-year-old girl Ayesha’s cog- in Sindh. the Middle East, ethnic strife, and itative journey through her eternal Apart from the cultural phi- much of the 20th century’s sub- love for regional food. losophy, the author has outlined sequent course – all these owe to “The tide is low, it is the end of the morals of our society towards the happenings in its immediate November and the sea is pushed an individual through the novel aftermath. way back, the waves roll at a dis- where an obese food lover is forced And though some of the hap- tance. The sun hides behind a stub- to think of shedding the extra kilos penings are known, a much greater born cloud and I yell ‘Move Cloud’ from her body to get into perfect part remain obscure. They also have and to my chagrin, the sun inter- shape. “What changed in my rela- never been treated in a collective venes and say, no need to look out tionship with myself, my family and systematic matter, as well as for me child, I look after myself, and society that made me want to what lessons they have for us – even much like you. No one can stop me find under layers of flesh? So many a century later, and this is what his- from shinning, no one can stop my questions but not enough answers, torian Robert Gerwarth deals with light” – an extract from the second some were simple where some were here. chapter reveals a deep conversation not.” “I have never heard food and Beginning from the port city of between the dreamy protagonist its relationship with people being so Smyrna in September 1922, as Turk- the sun. The novel traces the bond described. It makes our relationship ish troops retook it from the Greeks between authentic cuisines, tradi- with each other, and particularly and exacted a bloody toll while tions, and the memories of Ayesha with those, we love, almost tangible which happens to surpass culinary and alive. Should I go to Italy on a romance and venture into a philo- food tour or just in Pakistan and sophical panorama of life. understand my relationship with War I was followed by a period tic minorities In ‘Feast: With a Taste of Amir food through the people that sur- of peace, save the occasional as large, mul- Khusro’, the protagonist has com- rounds me?” aberration, as held by many ticultural land pared her life to Dum Biryani, Fried As time passes, Ayesha meets including the likes of Winston empires disin- palla fish, Namkeen ghost and her Faiz and soon wedding bells start Churchill, would only be true tegrated mess- never-ending list of foods which to ring for them. “Each song was for the victors – and not even ily in defeat inspired her; and with each pass- more romantic than the last... But all of them, says Gerwarth, a – and by the vic- ing day, her philosophical desire my forever favourite wedding song Professor of Modern History at tors’ designs. for culinary romance develop onto was the bittersweet ‘Ambwa Tale’ the University College Dublin. Dealing with the next level. Sandwiched between by Amir Khusro. It’s a centuries- But for others, especially the Europe’s violent two brothers, the protagonist rel- old ballad laced in the welcome of defeated powers and the varied transition from ishes the life in Karachi with her the bridal palanquin, set under the people in their territory, it was world war to cha- parents and Dadi, who refers to her shade of the large mango tree in the far worse, he contends. German otic “peace”, he obeseness as ‘baby fat.’ The novel porch of the bride’s father’s home.” soldier and writer Ernst Junger, wanted to move comprises the fas- One of the most whom he cites at the beginning, “beyond the more cinating journey of heart-warming put it best: “This war is not the familiar histories” of the victors’ Ayesha and her uni- poetry the author end but the beginning of vio- the Western Front to (chiefly Britain, France, versal love for food has penned in the lence. It is the forge in which focus on people liv- and even the US) short-sighted, lacing up with some novel has given Price: `699 the world will be hammered ing in those countries socialist-turns-fascist punitive policies towards their authentic mouth- below: Publisher: Penguin into new borders and new com- that were on the los- leader’s approach will seem eerily enemies, even when they had new watering recipes of Some call it kis- Random House UK munities. New molds want to ing side – the Habsburg, Romanov, familiar even now. democratic regimes, but especially Murgh Mussallam met, some call it fate, be filled with blood...” Hohenzollern and Ottoman While also dealing with the other their hypocrisy in dealing with and Roghan Josh, Some call it Sam- Between 1917 and 1920 – empires (and their successor states), areas – free Finland, messily reborn Europeans and Asians differently that have been car- sara, it’s the sweet- British and French naval forces half of the period he covers, Ger- as well as Bulgaria. Poland, Spain – Gerwarth however (especially allies Japan). Above ried out by genera- est bait, just stood there (as young Ernest warth says that Europe “experienced But “any history of the van- does not only seek to to merely nar- all, he warns of a trend to create tions since the time The stories of Hemingway and others reported), no fewer than twenty-seven violent quished also has to include Greece rate the turmoil, in all its horrors, and reward differences rather than of the Mughals. It passion are as old as his disturbing narrative chronicles transfers of political power, many of and Italy”, for both nations, though in areas other than Russia, and its united co-existence – with rights also recounts the ` time, war, revolutions and other violence them accompanied by latent or open on the winning side at the war’s revolutions and destructive civil for all sections, and that mere mili- different places and Price: 295 Feast an enchant- across Europe and Asia, including civil war”. And, as he shows, a lot end, didn’t get what they wanted. war, or Germany, where commu- tary victory, or war termination, is their magnum opus, Publisher: Rupa ing vessel, delightfully those that began even before the of the violence included pogroms, In particular, this includes a most nism’s spectre led to much brutal- meaningless without skillful peace- embracing the par- Publications India sublime. war ended, to show how toxic leg- mass expulsions and other attacks perceptive account of the rise of ity in a most well-ordered country. making. Those are the lessons that acies are born. To say that World against ethnic, religious and linguis- Benito Mussolini – the Italian The real lessons he brings out are resonate even now. IANS Enid Blyton’s adventures get even more mouth-watering

MAYABHUSHAN NAGVENKAR with beautiful illustrations by Mark Beech. The six novels are some of the most nid Blyton knew her mysteries. She popular works of Blyton, whose 600 also knew her muf- books and over 500 short stories have fins and meringues. been published in nearly 500 million cop- In ‘Jolly Good Food’, ies, devoured by children and adults over EAllegra McEvedy – chef, generations and across continents. author and also co-founder The book’s third section opens with of healthy fast food chain a passage, ‘Five Get Into Trouble’, where Leon – decodes the quint- Julian, Dick, George, Anne and their pet essential and mouth-water- dog Timmy stop at a store in a village called about the spread which her mother has laid ing treats littered in Blyton’s Manlington-Tovey and where Blyton’s out for lunch and includes egg and sardine classic mystery series like technique of weaving food into fiction is sandwiches and some more ginger beer. the ‘Famous Five’ and ‘Secret best explained. The Five need a cooler and Later, Timmy’s taking off after a rabbit in a Seven’ and brings them alive in the form just as the doctor ordered, the store sells ice meadow makes the Famous Five lust for a of a recipe book interspersed with excerpts creams, lemonade, orangeade, lime juice, mouthwatering rabbit’s pie. from the writer’s novels, where the protag- grapefruit juice and ginger beer. Timmy, Blyton’s infusion of food in this short onists pack their wholesome hampers or at the insistence of his keeper George, also passage is complete with George offering gorge on piping hot muffins or slosh down keen on cracking the next puzzle. Predict- it. McEvedy attempts to fill this gap of sorts has an icicle as his share of refreshment. Timmy raw meat sandwiches which has homemade lemonade all in the midst of ably, it’s all about traditional British snacks, by conveying to fans of Blyton and good In her recipes for this section, McEvedy been packed as picnic lunch. solving mysteries and unearthing secrets in which face a serious challenge from other food about what goes into making treats includes a detailed recipe for ginger beer Blyton’s books will always be remem- Britain’s suburbs or the countryside. world cuisines as well as those from the like scones, apple tea, jam tarts and quiches. just the way the Famous Five love it. A few bered by all who read them for instilling Neatly packed in 133 pages, complete European continent. While Blyton’s books The recipes are spread across six parts. paragraphs later, Anne wonders whether a sense of curiosity and innocence to the with sketches and images, the hardbound were elaborate and descriptive about the Each part is dedicated to treats men- a cow munching grass in the countryside spirit of adventure. McEvedy’s interven- book spells out more than 40 recipes, which adventures and curiosities of the young, tioned in six novels (or series) namely, isn’t tired of eating tasteless grass, when tion will now add to this experience the break down the sumptuous food and drink the mention of snacks, food and beverages, ‘The Naughtiest Girl in School’, ‘The Secret there’s egg and lettuce sandwiches, choco- Price: `799 next time you read a Blyton. The taste that Blyton’s immortal characters have though inevitable, were limited to the fin- Seven’, ‘Famous Five’, ‘The Faraway Tree’, late eclairs, boiled eggs and ginger beer that Publisher: Hodder of adventure may well make our mouth gorged on as fuel for their curious minds, ished product and the joys of consuming ‘The Secret Island’ and ‘Malory Towers’ can be had. In response, George fantasises Children’s Books water even more. IANS 12| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp Routes PHOTOS: SNIGDHA BHOWMICK

Panauti: Trip to Although many head to Nepal to scour for the THE KINGDOM OF YORE tallest peak to oday’s modern lifestyle is suck- VISION The month-long Makar Mela is held ing the lifeblood out of us. once every twelve years at the sacred climb, Nepal’s This is where taking a break That is where the ladies of Panauti confluence of three rivers: Rishi, Pun- and travelling slowly lets you took it upon themselves to enrich them- yamati and Lilawati. But it’s the next model for rural Trejuvenate your soul and health. The selves. Not only did they educate them- festival that fascinates me the most, Ach- fresh green countryside of Nepal’s hin- selves to converse in English, they also chya Triyitya. Newari girls aged seven to terlands is one of the perfect settings to opened up their homes and converted thirteen are symbolically married off to tourism, Panauti, do so. Although many head to Nepal to them into home stays. The Panauti Com- a Wood Apple(Bel). The Bel Vivah ren- scour for the tallest peak to climb, I am munity homestay is a project run by the der the women immune to becoming a at an hour’s drive in search of Nepal’s model for rural tour- housewives and women of the commu- widow ever as they will always be mar- ism, Panauti. Not only is Panauti sur- nity. What started as a single homestay ried to the fruit which is Lord Shiva’s passing records in hospitality in recent has now evolved into a complex of fif- reincarnation. “I was married off to the away from the times, but also empowering women of teen. These small houses are built in a Bel at the age of eight years” my host the local community like never before. typical Newari style with small doors Amy tells me as we both sit down for nearest airport in Panauti is at an hour’s drive away from and beautiful thatched roofs, and exqui- some girl gossip over cooking a delecta- the nearest International Airport at site wood carvings on the upper walls. ble chicken curry and some Aloo Paran- Kathmandu will Kathmandu. The best time to visit is There are many essences of Nepali cul- thas (potato stuffed bread). from September to March. ture within these walls, complete from Panauti is considered to be one of the traditional Thangki art to an authen- ACTIVITIES IN AND win your heart, the oldest architectural heritages in tic Nepali meal. AROUND THE HOMESTAY Nepal. Along with Kathmandu, Patan writes Snigdha and Bhaktapur, it was one of the strong- HOMESTAY Mornings are the best time to take a females to build up other areas of income common hotspots of Kathmandu and holds of the Malla kings. The kingdoms We are welcomed with a tradi- stroll around the village and enjoy the for the visiting tourists. One of the pri- Pokhara. I had come here looking for a of yore are still preserved in the rem- tional Tharo dance which encompasses sun rising in the Kathmandu valley while mary ways they do that is by becoming destination, I am leaving with a lesson in Bhowmick nants of the pagoda-styled temples. The twirling movements which enthralled listening to the chirping of endangered a tour guide and taking you around the woman empowerment. slow pace of life at Panauti allows you us throughout. These homestays have birds. Not only that, you can also engage broken down Terracotta temples which to pause back and reflect. But one thing been built by the people from the local with the locals in daily activities like cow are so characteristic of Nepal. There are that did not allow this beautiful village community. The rooms are tradition- milking, cattle grazing, firewood and also these small bakeries where the ladies to become a tourism hotspot was the ally designed and services are in accor- grass collection from the woods or learn of this community churn out some won- rampant poverty. dance with the local culture. The best the traditional farming methods. If you derful little doughnuts. I sit down at one part of these homestays is that guests wish to prolong your stay a little longer, of these bakeries and bite into the sweet MISSION can live with the villagers as family mem- you can volunteer to teach in one of the deep-fried dough as I watch the Sun All changed at the turn of the mil- bers, sharing food and other cultural local schools or assist the women with go down on the horizon. When you’re lennia, starting from the year 2002, the interactions. It indeed gives a feeling of ideas on health and education. visiting Nepal, do plan on visiting Pan- quaint village of Panauti has been turned home away from home. The food served The economic and the social signif- auti instead of the into a series of community home stays to guests is fresh and organic, usually icance of these home-stays goes way which allows you to immerse yourself in sourced from their backyard gardens. beyond just the 20-25 dollars they charge the culture of Nepal totally. Meeting with per night. It also allows the the force behind this project I took a tour FESTIVALS AT PANAUTI around the village under his guidance. Panauti is also known for its fes- “As everyone from the village was look- tivals which celebrate the ing for jobs, I started working as a guide Newari culture. for foreign tourists. One day, it struck me that I should come back, educate the women of my village and let them do the talking.” millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 | 13 mp Trending STORIES IN A FRAME MERRY CHRISTMAS! Candid Talk

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Strawberry – 250 gm Double Cream(Whipped) – 400 ml CHICKEN BRAIDED LOAF Ginger and ETON Meringue Disc – 80 gm This loaf is fantastic for a tasty Raspberry Sauce – 100 ml INGREDIENTS MESS Pistachio – 10 gm Christmas meal, served cold Blueberry Tea Cake 2 cups flour, sifted with a green salad or hot with Preheat the oven to 200°C a béchamel (white) sauce and Sift the flour together with baking powder steamed vegetables. and Serves 6 people 3 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil salt Add oil and milk. Knead lightly Roll into approximately 12" × 10" rectangle 2/3 cup milk 1 cup chicken, chopped and cooked 1 cup spring onions, chopped INGREDIENTS: FOR THE FILLING: Unsalted butter 250 gm 1/2 cup green or red pepper, chopped Brown sugar 250 gm Combine the chicken, spring onions, Eggs 6 pepper, celery, lemon juice, salt, black Flour 300 gm Method : pepper and English mustard powder to Ginger powder 10 gm 1) Chop strawberries into quarter. taste Baking powder 12 gm 2) Whip double cream GASTRONOMY 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 tsp lemon juice Blueberry filling 300 gm 3) Break meringues into small 1/2- 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 egg yolk Rum old monk 60 ml abstracts. Moisten with mayonnaise Icing sugar 4) Decorate martini glass with White sauce Cheese METHOD : chocolate piping . Brush with a mixture of beaten egg yolk 5) Pipe double cream ,put Preheat oven to 180°C and 1 tsp milk chopped strawberries In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until soft. Then gradually beat Salt, black pepper and English mustard ,meringue,cover it with sauce . in the brown sugar. Beat in the egg a little at a time. powder to taste 6) Repeat the same sequence once Fold in the remaining flour, baking powder, ginger powder, then Bake at 200°C for about 20-25 minutes again . stir in the blueberry filling. Spoon the mixture into prepared tin 7) Garnish it with chopped and spread level. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 30 minutes. Place the filling down the centre length of the pastry, make diagonal cuts in the remaining pastry and then braid the pistachio. (Courtesy: Chef Vivek Sprinkle rum over hot cakes. Leave to cool on to a wire rack to strips Serve hot with cheese sauce or a mixed green salad Chauhan- Pastry Chef, cool completely. Sprinkle icing sugar and serve. NOTE: For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and substitute with cooked corn kernels or cooked chickpeas. The Imperial) (Courtesy: Nirmal Khanna) (Courtesy: Neeraj Tyagi, Executive Chef at Shangri-La's – Eros Hotel, New Delhi) 14| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp

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Aries (Mar 21–April 20) Taurus (April 21–May 21) You’ve heard The focus shifts to career If you’ve been thinking and planning. Even though of getting away from them play the holiday week is almost it all, the coming week Carols all in shopping here, your thoughts may could see you jetting off be elsewhere. This is the time to jot down to sunnier climes. A desire for a break malls, churches inspired ideas that can help you achieve can encourage you to go away for a key ambitions in 2018. This phase could weekend or longer trip. As Saturn edges and holiday be made even more intense because into Capricorn on December 19, it might sobering Saturn enters Capricorn and this prompt you to consider taking a course or the way... parties. But do same zone on December 19, which can class. You’ll be serious about gaining new you know how see you becoming even more ambitious. knowledge and adopting beliefs. carols were Gemini (May 22– June 21) Cancer (June 22–July 22) Although Mars in Scorpio As the focus shifts to your Heart created? inclines you to look after partnership sector this your health, you’re also week, interactions could of the eager to get your finances become more frequent. in order. It’s time to get up to speed with You may find yourself needing to negoti- Matter your money goals. The big news is that Sat- ate with others concerning ideas or key urn moves into Capricorn and your sector opportunities. With three planets moving of shared resources on December 19. You into Capricorn and this same sector your might decide to become more responsible relationships may take on a more de- about your financial affairs and determine tached focus, and you may become very to get your money to work harder for you. aware of your loyalties. ou’ve sung them in school as early as 1850, when he still lived and you will sing them in Medford, Massachusetts. Debate again. You’ve heard them still rages about the true birthplace (July 23–Aug 23) (Aug 24– Sept 23) played in shopping malls, of the song. Leo Virgo Ychurches and holiday parties. You “Jingle Bells” was renamed in 1857 Though you’re very exu- You may have things know all their words by heart. But do when its lyrics and notes were first berant and charismatic, to do at work, but in you know how some of the world’s published. Decades passed before it you might be eager to essence you’ve already best-known Christmas carols were rose to prominence. Yet it made his- created? tory on December 16, 1965, becom- work behind the scenes to decided to chill and en- Silent Night ing the first song broadcast in space. get everything organised for the holidays. joy the pleasures of the coming holidays. The legend behind one of the most The crew of Gemini 6 followed There’s much to do, and you’ll be at the A fresh focus on your sector of relaxation popular Christmas carols in the world reports of seeing Santa Claus with an center of the action. This focus deepens as and creativity suggests that you may be plays out as a sort of Christmas mira- improvised version of “Jingle Bells,” Saturn moves into Capricorn and your zone busy having a ball. Romance could be cle. The story goes that Father Joseph which included bells and a harmon- of work, health, and lifestyle this week, high on your agenda, too. Saturn enters Mohr of Oberndorf, Austria, was ica that they had snuck onboard. Mis- this sector, moving from your home sector determined to have music at his sion control responded to the surprise along with the sun and luscious Venus. You Christmas Eve service, even though serenade with, “You’re too much, 6.” might be questioning your job. to your recreational zone. the organ at his beloved St Nicholas Good King Wenceslas Church was broken. So, he penned This unconventional but beloved a poem and asked his friend Franz mournful. The lyrics of “Have Your- movie then again in 1957 at the carol dates back to 1853 when Eng- Libra (Sept 24– Oct 23) Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 22) Gruber to compose a score for it that self A Merry Little Christmas” were request of Frank Sinatra. For Ol’ Blue lish hymn writer John Mason Neale It’s to your action sta- You’ll be busy keeping would not demand an organ. The penned by Hugh Martin for a scene Eyes, he changed “We’ll have to mud- first penned its lyrics. Set to the tune in touch, socializing, and truth; however, is a little less dramatic. in the 1944 musical “Meet Me In St dle through somehow” to the more of the 14th-century carol “The Time tions this week, as the In 1816, the Catholic priest wrote Louis”. Judy Garland sings the bit- jolly “Hang a shining star upon the Is Near For Flowering,” “Good King focus on your family enjoying holiday get- the poem “Stille Nacht! Heilige tersweet song to her little sister, try- highest bough.” The song has since Wenceslas” focuses on the journey sector suggests you’ll togethers, giving you a Nacht!” while stationed at a pilgrim ing to cheer her up as both lament become a standard, in both forms. of a kind man who set out in terrible be busy organizing, entertaining, and chance to reconnect with friends old church in Mariapfarr, Austria. When their family’s move away from their Jingle Bells weather on the post-Christmas holi- making everything as perfect as pos- and new. This week could see the focus he transferred to St. Nicholas’s two hometown. But Garland and direc- Though one of the most popular day of Saint Stephen’s Day to provide sible for your guests. With Mars in your shift dramatically, putting the emphasis years later, he did ask Gruber to help tor Vincente Minnelli weren’t happy non-religious Yuletide tunes, “Jingle aid to poor neighbours. money zone, don’t forget to pamper on interactions and setting purposeful him write guitar music for the poem, with Martin’s early, much more maud- Bells” was not originally conceived This titular “king” was a real man, which the two performed—backed by lin drafts. These included lines that for Christmas time at all. Penned by Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, who yourself with a spa session or an goals that involve networking. The big- a choir—on Christmas Eve of 1818. Martin would later describe as ‘’hys- James Lord Pierpont in 1850s Savan- ruled from 924 to 935, when he was evening out. Saturn makes a break this gest news may be that Saturn leaves “Silent Night” was translated into terically lugubrious,” like ‘’Have your- nah, Georgia, the song originally assassinated by his own brother, week, moving into your domestic zone. your money sector and enters this zone. English more than 40 years later by self a merry little Christmas/It may be titled “The One Horse Open Sleigh” Boleslav the Cruel. Unlike his nefari- Episcopal priest John Freeman Young, your last.... Faithful friends who were was intended to celebrate Thanksgiv- ously nicknamed sibling, Wenceslaus who is responsible for the version dear to us/Will be near to us no more.’’ ing. The local Unitarian church where was adored by his subjects. His great Sagittarius ( Nov 23–Dec 21) Capricorn ( Dec 22– Jan 20) Americans favour. The song has been Martin initially refused to revise he’d later play the song on the organ acts of charity led to him posthu- It’s a big week! Saturn translated into 142 languages to date. the lyrics, but a blue talking to from boasts historical markers declaring it mously being declared a king, and There are a number of Have Yourself A Merry Little actor Tom Drake set him straight. the birthplace of “Jingle Bells.” How- an eventual upgrade to sainthood. shifts taking place this moves into your sign on Christmas Ultimately, Martin gave the song a ever, some sources insist Pierpont He is now the patron saint of the week as three planets Tuesday, which means This carol is at once hopeful and more hopeful leaning, first for the was belting the memorable melody Czech Republic. enter Capricorn and your you’ll take your goals sector of personal finances and values. and plans more seriously from here on Perhaps the most important is sobering out. And it’s likely you’ll achieve a lot Saturn. Over the next couple of years or more in the process. But there are also so, you’ll become more serious about mak- two more planets entering this sector, the ing money and using your resources wisely. sun and luscious Venus. Over the com- ANIL KAPOOR You could also decide to pare back on ing week, you may find yourself at the Born on December 24, 1956, Anil Kapoor is majorly a Bollywood actor and unnecessary expenses. center of any holiday activities. producer; he has also appeared in international films and television series. His career has spanned almost 40 years as an actor, and as a producer since 2005. Kapoor is often credited as one of the most versatile and uncoventional Aquarius (Jan 21–Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19 –March 20) actors of Indian cinema. He has won many awards in his career, including two You’re fired up and raring Things sparkle for you so- National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards in different acting catego- to go as Mars encourages cially, with a very exciting ries. Kapoor earned his first Filmfare Best Actor Award for his performance in you to go full throttle week ahead. You’ll be ‘Tezaab’ (1988) and later again for his performance in ‘Beta’ (1992). He has regarding your goals in your element enjoying also starred in many other critically and commercially successful films: ‘Meri Jung’ (1985), ‘Karma’ (1986), ‘Mr India’ (1987) and ‘Virasat’ (1997), ‘Taal’ and ambitions. But this may conflict with parties, holiday kisses, and time spent (1999), ‘Pukar’ (2000), and ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ (2015) for which he won his third subtler promptings enticing you to relax. with good friends. Saturn leaves your Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award. Kapoor’s first role in an international The movement of three planets into your career sector for your social zone. The film was in Danny Boyle’s Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for spiritual sector suggests that it’s time to pressure is off, bringing with it a sense which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance relax and refuel. Saturn enters this zone of relief. You’ll be able to look back by a Cast in a Motion Picture. He turns 60 today! on Tuesday, ushering in a long period of over the past year or so with pride at all You share your birthday with birthday your share You spiritual seeking and meditation. you’ve achieved. Some things fishy heat it. If it melts quickly and appear dark remove and store more than one million Southampton this natural carbon capture brownish color, that is pure ghee. Within a tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Accord- and storage scheme saves millions of lives. few seconds, the ghee will be melted. If it ing to a new study by the University of Fish living in deep waters on the continen- takes a longer time to melt and tal slope play an important role carrying appear light yellow in color, it carbon from the surface to the seafloor. is impure. But, as fishing, energy extraction and mining extend into deeper waters, these Apart from food for humans seldom seen fishes who provide a valu- and other species are fish able service to all of us are going to disap- of any consequence to the pear making the carbon dioxide built up planet? I mean, if they were even more intense. Soon it will be difficult to be reduced as we are for anyone to breathe. Should there be a ban on animals in What is fish food made of? doing by catching millions (Views expressed and information circuses? The food for aquarium freshwater every day, what would be the provided are personal; Send your ques- The Central Zoo Authority has put a fishes is: consequence? tions to [email protected]) Heads ban on all animals in circuses. So if you see Dry food : It includes flakes, pellets A. Every day humans any circuses with animals, inform the local and sticks. Flakes and sticks are often breathe out millions of tonnes administration. Thelocal wildlife depart- low in fibre and can cause constipation, of carbon dioxide. All our fac- ment will try to get out of any action ( you therefore the food should be supplemented tories and process create more millions of know why ) by saying that the animals with vegetables. carbon dioxide. If this carbon dioxide built tails performing are not “Indian”. That means Freeze dried: blood worms and krill up in the air then we would be dead very a hippo or large cockatoos . Frozen- zooplankton, fish, whitebait, soon. As it is , from the amount it has built Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Or they will say that a horse or dogs do squid, clams, mussels and prawns. up we have now warmed the planet so that MP & Union Cabinet not come under the Wildlife Protection Live foods- earthworms, river shrimp our weather is now unpredictable – which Act 1972. These are just excuses to hide a and large insects. has its impact on food availability and Minister, also an eminent bribe . The circus has probably taken per- prices and on the spread of disease. So what animal rights activist and mission to perform from the DFO himself. Q.How does one recognise pure ghee? slows down this build of carbon dioxide . environmentalist answers However , it is now irrelevant whether it is A. To check the purity of ghee at home: Two things : trees and fish ( not the oceans Millennium Post readers a dog or a foreign animal. Method 1: Put a spoon of ghee on your but the fish in them) The more trees you The circus has been banned from ani- palm, if it starts to melt itself that is pure. cut the hotter and drier it gets. The more queries related to animal mals altogether and the DFO is an agent Normally, pure ghee melts on the body fish you remove the less carbon dioxide welfare issues of the CZA and he has to take action for temperature. they can remove. confiscation. Method 2: Put a spoon of ghee and Deep sea fish around UK and Ireland millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017 | 15 mp Game On

With Australia having won the first three of the five Tests in the ongoing Ashes series, all that’s left now for England is pride to

play for in the fourth Test, writes SRIDHAR VENKATESH

Australian phoenix rising from THE ASHES

laying at home territory is a big team at 30 for 2 on Day Two. The end of advantage for any cricket team. his magnificent unbeaten 141, off 326 balls, More so if one talks about the came only after Australia were all out for mighty Australians playing Down 338 in the late hours of Day Three. PUnder. Having won the first three of the Ending Day Three at 33 for 2, opener five Tests in the ongoing Ashes series, the Stoneman and Root put up some resis- Kangaroos, led by their stand-out batsman tance, scoring 27 and 51, respectively. But captain Steven Smith, made short work after Root’s dismissal left England at 113-5, of their English guests. The hosts domi- all was downhill. Moeen Ali (40) and Jonny nated proceedings in all three games, giv- Bairstow (42) scored some useful runs, but ing little reason to rejoice for the touring that was barely enough as England ended ‘Barmy Army’ group of fans. England did its second innings at 195. Once again, pace not put up much of a fight in their Ashes spearhead Starc was the pick of the bowl- defence campaign, allowing the Aussies to ers, scalping three once again, and was ably run amok. All that’s left now for the Eng- assisted by Josh Hazlewood, who picked up lish team is pride. And they would well go three for himself. All that was left for Aus- into the fourth Test, to begin on Boxing tralia to win the first test was to chase down Day, with all guns blazing. 170 – which they did with considerable The first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane ease. Making up for their paltry dismissal began on a positive note for the English. Australian captain Steven Smith Opener Alastair Cook was dismissed cheaply, but his partner at the other end Not many would have expected the massive reply Mark Stoneman held on to his bat for much from Australia. After the openers went cheaply and the top order failed miserably. age to finish Day Four at 176 for the loss Not many would have expected how longer. With James Vince’s arrival to the Khawaja returned making only a fifty, Steve Smith It came as a surprise to many that the of four wickets, with Starc scalping two of good Australia’s reply would be – it was crease, Stoneman stitched a crucial 126-run usually attacking Aussie skipper Smith those. At the beginning of Day Five, Eng- massive. After the openers went cheaply partnership for the second wicket, which and Mitchell Marsh made life hell for the English team refrained from subjecting England to a fol- land once again succumbed to the sus- and Khawaja returned making only a fifty, steadied England’s rocking ship on for for the next two-and-a-half days. The Aussie skipper low-on. And Australia’s subsequent second tained bowling pressure. Skipper Root was Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh made life some time after tea on the first day. Stone- innings batting performance seemed to caught behind off a peach of a delivery by hell for the English team for the next two- man was dismissed for 53, played over 159 sent the English bowlers to the cleaners during have backfired for him too. A fiery spell by Hazlewood for a patiently made 67; that and-a-half days. The 28-year-old Aussie deliveries, giving Vince to set himself for his magnificent 239, while Marsh sibling scored a James Anderson, England’s highest wicket- was the end of it. The tail was soon eas- skipper sent the English bowlers to the a longer knock, who went on to score 83. scintillating 181, with 29 boundaries taker in Test matches, sent the Aussie bats- ily swiped away, thanks to tight spells by cleaners during his magnificent 239, while Skipper Joe Root did not trouble the scor- man back to the dressing room just as soon Lyon (2 for 45) and Hazlewood (2 for 49), the younger Marsh sibling scored a scin- ers much, but his successor Dawid Malan as they left it. With a brilliant fifer that cut and Starc’s express deliveries. With three tillating 181, with 29 boundaries. The pair played a handy 56. England raked up a in the first innings, Bancroft and Warner batsman Tim Paine (57) and Cummins short Australia’s innings to just 138 all wickets, including that of a resilient Bair- was eventually dismissed, but not before decent 302 on the board, after the Aussie ended the game on their own, with Austra- (44) giving him able support. The fifth Test out, Anderson pulled England right back stow (36), Starc finished the game with their triple-century stand demolished the pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cum- lia losing not even a single wicket. While ton of the talented left-hander’s 26-match into Test. five wickets and another memorable win English team’s morale. The Aussies finally mins took three a piece to rip apart the the younger Bancroft hit a calm 82-run long career propelled Australia to 442 for With its bowling lineup producing an for the Aussies. declared after scoring a mammoth 662 English lineup. knock over 182 balls, the older and more 8, after which skipper Steve Smith declared exceptional performance, now all that was Being a do-or-die game, the third Test for 9. Australia’s first innings began shakily, as brutish Warner played a quicker 87 off 119 the innings. left for England was to chase down a mam- at Perth was expected to be one where Eng- Trailing by 259 definitely gave the Eng- opener Cameron Bancroft was dismissed balls, to give Australia a comfortable lead. England’s first innings reply to Austra- moth total of 354 in their second innings land would go all guns blazing. The way lish batting lineup the jitters, as they failed for a measly 5 runs. His successor Usman The second Test at Adelaide began with lia’s mammoth total was rather tame, with to draw the series level. That, however, was they began the first innings looked that way to show any spirit when they began their Khawaja failed to do much either, getting Australia batting first and dominating the the entire side bundling out for just 227 in not to be. Beginning their target chase after too. Cook, once again, failed to deliver for second innings on Day Four. Hazlewood out for 11. David Warner went for 26 after proceedings throughout the first two days. 76.1 overs. The Aussie bowling quartet of Tea, England seemed to have got off to a his team, but Stoneman chipped in with a ripped apart the batting lineup with no dif- he mistimed a pull straight into Malan’s Four of the five top-order batsmen made Starc, Hazlewood, Cummins and off-spin- good start, with Cook and Stoneman put- hand 56. Centurions Malan and Bairstow ficulties whatsoever. Only Vince and Malan hands off a short of a length delivery by decent contributions, but Shaun Marsh was ner Nathan Lyon fired on all cylinders, with ting up a 53-run partnership. However, were the real heroes for their team, as they scored a respectable amount of runs, while English seamer Jake Ball. But this was to to steal the show from the beginning of Day Lyon scalping four on a surface where the Cook’s bad run of form continued and scored 140 and 119, respectively. However, the rest of the team fell like ten pins. Ending be the beginning of the Steven Smith show. Two. As Australia started the day at 209 for ball was coming nicely on to the batsman. he went for just 16. A run later, Stone- with the pair’s dismissal, England’s batting their innings with only 218 on the board, Playing a slow, yet torturing innings, the 4, the 34-year-old played a dogged inning All-rounder Craig Overton was the high- man (36) followed his opening partner lost steam, and their innings ended at 403 England gave Australia not just the game, Aussie skipper entered the crease with his of 126 off 231 balls, with wicketkeeper- est scorer with 41 runs, while the rest of to the dressing room. England did man- in 115.1 overs. but the coveted urn as well.

England’s Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow Aussie skipper celebrates Joe Root’s dismissal Dawid Malan ducks a bouncer 16| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2017|millenniumpost mp If it’s a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a clear idea of what was going on. Film - Alfred Hitchcock FAIL It’s that time of the PASS year when you look back at the hits you experienced 2017 and the misses you Rewind survived. For the Hindi film industry, 2017 was something of a revelation, which showed that the audience is taking a hard look at content

he year 2017 cemented a tru- According to me films are good or Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Newton, Toi- Last week’s Fukrey Returns is also studio in the industry with a record of ism that filmmakers know but bad. Hits and flops are destiny. let: Ek Prem Katha, etc. notched up doing well. So, all in all, 2017 has been three back-to-back 100-crore films in sometimes ignore – that con- BONEY KAPOOR, PRODUCER good numbers at the box office due to a decent year. the year. While Jolly LLB 2, directed by tent and content alone wins Well, 2017 had a good mix of con- word-of-mouth. There were also films ABBAS-MUSTAN, FILMMAKERS Subhash Kapur, was developed along Tat the box office. It’s that time of the tent and entertainment and films like Golmaal Again!!! and Judwaa 2 that In 2017, there were films which did with our internal creative team, Badri- year when you look back at the hits you like Hindi Medium did well. Shubh received audience’s applause. not work and there were films which nath Ki Dulhania and Judwaa 2 are experienced and the misses you sur- Mangal Saavdhan, Bareilly Ki Barfi, But this was a year that saw a dif- were hits. Now FukreyReturns is creating part of the strategic alliances with our vived. For the Hindi film industry, 2017 MOM and all these films did well. ferent side of our audience preferences, a mass entertainment. Films like Tum- creative partners, Dharma Productions was something of a revelation, which At the same time, you had Judwaa 2 and the films lined up for release in hari Sulu, Raees and MOM, and a few and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertain- showed that the audience is taking a and Golmaal Again!!!, which did 2018 reflect this change in audience other commercial movies, became part ment, respectively. hard look at content and accepting or extremely well. So it was a good mix choices. We ourselves have a mixed of the success stories because of their KALAPI NAGADA – CINEKORN rejecting movies based purely on that of content-oriented films. The other bag of films like BLACKMAIL, Sonu unique stories. In 2018, we have many Apart from Baahubali: The Con- criteria – and nothing else. thing is that female protagonists were Ke Titoo Ki Sweety, Kedarnath, Batti Gul big movies lined up. Let’s judge them clusion, 2017 has seen only a few MUKESH BHATT, PRODUCER able to draw people to the box office Meter Chalu, Fanne Khan, the Saina only after they release and see how the blockbusters like Golmaal Again!!! The year 2017 has been an inter- and these success stories are gradually Nehwal biopic, Raid, an untitled film public reacts to a particular movie. and Judwaa 2, collecting ‘204 crore and esting year, where a lot of content- being accepted. with Deepika Padukone and Irrfan, On the industry side the biggest ‘132 crore, respectively in the domestic driven films have worked, and a lot I am sure these strengths will con- Ajay Devgn’s untitled film, and many standouts this year have been franchise market. These numbers hint that the of star-studded films didn’t work. tinue into 2018 and perhaps we will more. films and content driven films. Fran- box office is in great need of another Another interesting factor was that have a better ratio of successes as there JAYANTILAL GADA, PRODUCER chise films such as Badrinath Ki Dulha- blockbuster this year. all masala films with good content are some very interesting films lined The year 2017 has been very inter- nia, Fukrey Returns, Golmaal Again!!!, A bigger cause of worry is that worked this year. So the audience has up, like PadMan and Tiger Zinda Hai. esting as all genres of films have Baahubali 2, Judwaa 2 and Jolly LLB this year, even popular stars couldn’t made it very clear that they will only There will be a lot of surprises in 2018. worked. From Judwaa 2 and Golmaal 2 have done phenomenally well, and bring audiences to cinemas includ- watch good movies, movies which give BHUSHAN KUMAR MD, Again!!! to Newton, Toilet: Ek Prem have dominated at the box office. One ing Salman Khan in Tubelight, Shah them entertainment. T-SERIES Katha and many more, they did good can say that the lines between niche Rukh Khan in Jab Harry Met Sejal, RAKESH ROSHAN It’s been a year of ups and downs business. Another interesting factor is and mainstream audiences are blur- Ajay Devgn in Baadshaho and Ranbir 2017 was a learning experience as for the industry. It was a year when that Diwali is a very special period for ring, and this success instills the confi- Kapoor in Jagga Jasoos. The year 2018 every year but with a lot of innovations small-budget or content-driven films the film business but it’s been a while dence to try out novel, offbeat content. has a good line-up of releases, with and social media we have to be very worked at the box office as well as with since films have put in a good perfor- VIJAY SINGH – FOX STAR Akshay Kumar’s PadMan, Mogul, 2.0, careful to guard our projects from all the critics. For us, films like Hindi mance during this festival. STUDIOS Gold and Crack, Salman Khan’s Race unforeseen obstacles to sail smoothly. Medium and Tumhari Sulu worked But, this year, both films Golmaal Fox Star Studios continued its suc- 3, and Ranbir Kapoor’s Sanjay Dutt Think twice before you leap as films wonders and, similarly, it was a year Again!!! and Secret Superstar secured cessful streak of 2016 in 2017, with biopic. Here’s hoping they bring in the are most vulnerable to any situations. when films like Bareilly Ki Barfi, a good amount of footfalls in theatres. three blockbusters, making us the only expected numbers at the box office! BOI

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