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amcet for engineering admissions in Telangana will be held on May op WHO experts are set to arrive in Beijing this weekend to assist n anti-CAA protest by Muslims turned violent when a group of eputy Chief Minister Amzath Basha on Saturday said that he would E4, 5 and 6 and for agriculture and veterinary courses on May 9 and TChina to contain the coronavirus outbreak as the death toll climbed to Aprotesters clashed with police here, leaving four personnel injured. Dresign from the State Cabinet if the YSRCP joins the NDA 11, according to the schedule released by Eamcet convener Govardhan 1,523 in China and France reported the first fatality The incident on Friday led to sporadic protests across Tamil Nadu, Government at the Centre. Basha's comments come on here on Saturday. Notification will be issued on February 19 and outside Asia, fuelling concerns about the epidemic. including at Washermanpet in the city, where the violence erupted, but the back of rumours gaining ground that the YSRCP applications can be submitted online from February 21 to 30. More than 66,000 people are now infected from the protesters subsequently called off the agitation, following talks with City would be joining the NDA. Expressing his opposition to Applications can be submitted with a late of Rs 500 till March 6 and till virus in China, health officials said. On Saturday Police Commissioner AK Viswanathan. Four police personnel -- a the CAA, NRC and NPR, Basha took out a huge rally in April 13 with a late fee of Rs 1,000. China's Health Commission said the death toll in woman joint commissioner, two women Kadapa on Saturday. The rally culminated in a public Similarly, they can also be submitted till China rose to 1,523 after 143 more people died constables and a sub-inspector -- were injured meeting, where he vowed to go to any extent to April 20 with a late fee of Rs 5,000 and in the country, most in Hubei, the epicentre of the in stonepelting, the police said, even as reports oppose the NRC. He said that positions and party till April 27 with a late fee of Rs 10,000. coronavirus outbreak. emerged that some protesters were also hurt. are not important for him, but the people. FORWARD MARCH ‘Keep off our affairs’, India tells Jagan seeks Prasad's help to Erdogan on Kashmir comment PNS n NEW DELHI India on Saturday criticised move High Court to Kurnool Turkish President Recep ‘ALL AND Tayyip Erdogan for raking up the Kashmir issue during his SUNDRY’ AP Chief Minister also asks Union Law Minister to get Parliament’s nod for Disha Act address at the Pakistan Parliament, and asked him to BJP bosses PNS n NEW DELHI rape cases. Besides, death desist from interfering in penalty is the punishment for India's internal affairs. embarrass local Andhra Pradesh Chief such crimes under this Bill. It External Affairs Ministry leaders by cosying Minister Y S Jaganmohan also provides for increased jail spokesperson Raveesh Kumar Reddy on Saturday met Union term for sexual offences against said India rejects all refer- Kashmiri people have suf- question on Erdogan's com- up to Jagan Law and Justice Minister Ravi minors. ences made by the Turkish fered for decades and their suf- ments on Kashmir as well as its Shankar Prasad and requested The YSRCP president also President on Jammu and ferings have increased follow- reference in a joint declaration him to initiate steps to move took up the issue of the AP Kashmir, asserting that the ing "unilateral steps taken in by Turkey and Pakistan. the main bench of the AP High government's decision to abol- union territory is an integral recent times", Erdogan said "We call upon the Turkish 2 Court from Amaravati to ish the state Legislative Council and inalienable part of India. referring to India revoking leadership to not interfere in Kurnool as decided by the and requested Prasad to move In his address at a joint ses- the special status of Jammu India's internal affairs and state government. a Bill in Parliament in this sion of Pakistan's Parliament and Kashmir last year. develop proper understanding During his 50-minute meet- regard and get its approval. on Friday, Erdogan compared "India rejects all references of the facts, including the ing with Prasad, Jaganmohan On Friday night, the "struggle" of Kashmiri peo- to Jammu and Kashmir, grave threat posed by terrorism Reddy said the state govern- Jaganmohan Reddy had met ple with that of the fight by which is an integral and emanating from Pakistan to ment had decided to have Union Home Minister Amit Turkish people against for- inalienable part of India," India and the region," Kumar three capitals for AP -- at Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy submits a memorandum to Union Law and Shah and sought his help in eign domination during the Kumar said. said. Amaravati (legislative capital), Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi on Saturday getting Parliament's nod to World War I. He was responding to a 3 Visakhapatnam (executive cap- Disha Act. ital) and Kurnool (judicial cap- Jaganmohan Reddy also Act) passed by the state During the 30-minute meet- ital) -- to ensure equal devel- asked the law minister to ini- Assembly. ing held at Shah's residence, opment of all the regions. tiate steps for getting The stringent legislation, Jaganmohan Reddy had TS set to pass The law ministry is yet to Parliament's nod for the AP aimed at ensuring women's explained the features of the give its consent to move the Criminal Law (Amendment) safety, mandates judgment to Disha Act. anti-CAA High Court to Kurnool. Bill 2019 (known as Disha be delivered within 21 days in 3 resolution Home calendar, L VENKAT RAM REDDY Buggana: TDP n HYDERABAD appointment of Pawan promises to stand by must answer The Telangana State Cabinet ethics officer, that is set to meet at 4 pm on ICA funding on on I-T raids Sunday is expected to take a farmers over Capital shifting crucial decision on the contro- agenda PNS n KURNOOL versial Citizenship PNS n VIJAYAWADA Reddy deceived the farmers of Amendment Act (CAA) and Finance Minister Buggana Amaravati who gave up their the National Population Rajendranath on Saturday Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan fertile lands for the Capital. He Kashmir shown as Register (NPR). Sources in 5 said that the TDP was ans- on Saturday said that he would assured the gathering that he TRS said that the Cabinet werable for the I-T raids on stand by all the farmers who would fight against the govern- would approve a resolution the close aide of its president have pooled their land for ment for Amaravati. against implementation of that yielded a huge cache. construction of Amaravati cap- Pawan Kalyan also claimed disputed by Google CAA and NPR in the state. Speaking here on Saturday, ital city. that about 40 farmers have Governments of a few non-BJP he said the I-T raids Pointing out that he had committed suicide against the PNS n WASHINGTON India, a leading American ruled states have already passed unearthed illegal transac- opted for an alliance with the shifting of capital. daily has reported. such resolutions opposing tions worth Rs 2000 crore by BJP, Pawan Kalyan stressed "The sacrifice of farmers Google Maps has redrawn the According to the CAA and NPR. Addressing a way of shell companies and that justice should be done to location at this juncture is not who gave up their lands for the world's borders which look Washington Post, "the borders press conference at Pragathi fake bills involving Pendyala the farmers who have pooled advisable," the Jana Sena chief future of the state and for con- different depending upon on Google's online maps dis- Bhavan on January 25, Chief Srinivas who worked in the their lands for the capital. He said. struction of the capital city is where the user is viewing play Kashmir as fully under Minister K Chandrasekhar Chief Minister's office from said that the decision on cap- Pavan Kalyan visited the priceless. The decision that them from, with the popular Indian control. Elsewhere, Rao had announced that the 1995 to 2004, and later as PA ital location lies in the hands farmers protesting against cap- Amaravati would be the capi- search engine showing users see the region's snaking Telangana Legislative to former Chief Minister N of state government, however, ital shifting and expressed sol- tal of AP has been taken once Kashmir's outlines as a dotted outlines as a dotted line, Assembly will pass a resolution Chandrababu Naidu and everyone was in favour of idarity with them. Addressing and for all," the Jana Sena chief line acknowledging "dispute" acknowledging the dispute". against the CAA and NRC. Kilaru Rajesh. Amaravati being the only cap- the protesters, he said that said. when it is seen from outside 3 3 3 ital of AP. "Shifting of capital Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan 3 ‘Budget unlikely to have much Tharoor skips hearing, imposed inflationary Bankrupt telcos will hurt banks: SBI

impact’ PNS n NEW DELHI Bank of India (SBI) on any enterprise, it towards bankruptcy. He was Rs 5,000 cost by Delhi court said it is in the impacts a larger ecosys- speaking to reporters on the SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar "wait-and-watch tem, whether it is sidelines of the unveiling of art- PNS n NEW DELHI Narendra Modi. on Saturday said banks will mode" and the banks, whether it is works namely 'Manasvi' and Additional Chief 6 "have to pay the price" in case onus of ensuring employees, whether 'Tapasvi' at the Local Head A Delhi court on Saturday Metropolitan Magistrate Vishal any telecom firm files for bank- telecom companies' they are vendors, con- Office (LHO) here. Around imposed a cost of Rs 5,000 on Pahuja imposed the cost on the ruptcy, a day after the Supreme compliance with the sumers, so everybody 400 computers, more than Congress leader Shashi Lok Sabha member from Court made it clear that tele- Supreme Court order gets impacted. So, that 2,000 microchips, over 400 Tharoor for not appearing in Thiruvananthapuram noting TODAY com companies will have to lies with the Department of impact, when it comes, we will keyboards and above 200 dis- hearing on a criminal defama- that he had failed to appear pay the Rs 1.47 lakh crore in Telecommunications (DoT) have to pay the price," Kumar carded credit cards were used tion complaint filed against before him despite the court's ALMANAC past dues. The chief of the under the government. said, when asked about the to create the two artworks. him for his alleged "scorpion" earlier direction. Month & Paksham: country's largest lender State "If there is a negative impact impact on banks if telcos move 3 remark against Prime Minister 3 Magha & Krishna Paksha Panchangam Tithi: Ashtami: 03:13 pm Nakshatram: Will pay dues, future depends Anuradha: 04:53 am Jeep, man on Pune runway force early takeoff (Next Day) Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start on government: Vodafone-Idea any important work) PNS n NEW DELHI ly assessing the amount that Pilot avoids major accident but fuselage of Air India aircraft damaged, confirms DGCA Rahukalam: 04:-48 pm – 06:14 pm it will be able to pay to DoT Yamagandam: 12:30 pm – 01:56 pm Debt-ridden telecom opera- towards the dues calculated PNS n NEW DELHI 120 knots speed, crew saw a Pune ATC (air traffic control) Varjyam: 09:06 am – 10:41 am tor Vodafone Idea on based on AGR (Adjusted jeep and a person on the run- also to find out any marking on Gulika: 03:22 pm - 04:48 pm Saturday said it is assessing Gross Revenue), as interpret- An Air India aircraft's fuselage way, to avoid conflict they did runway." When asked about Good Time: (to start any important the amount that can be paid ed by the Hon'ble Supreme was damaged when its pilot early rotation. The aircraft has the incident, an Air India work) towards AGR dues, even as it Court in its order dated 24 decided to immediately lift safely landed at Delhi," the offi- spokesperson said, "The A321 Amritakalam: 06:36 pm – 08:11 pm flagged concerns over the October 2019. The Company the plane to avoid hitting a per- cial of Directorate General of aircraft that was scheduled to Abhijit Muhurtham: continuation of its business. proposes to pay the amount son and a jeep that had sud- Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated. operate AI 825 to Srinagar 12:07 pm – 12:53 pm The company said it is in so assessed in the next few denly come on the Pune air- Air India has been advised to was observed to have certain VIJAYAWADA the process to pay adjusted days," Vodafone Idea said in port runway during takeoff, a remove the cockpit voice marks towards the empennage gross revenue dues as per the a BSE filing. DGCA official said. recorder (CVR) for its analysis, area. This aircraft had arrived WEATHER Supreme Court order. Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL), The incident occurred when the official added. from Pune on AI 852." Forecast: Sunny However, the continuation whose liability is estimated to the A321 aircraft of the nation- Another DGCA official "The aircraft has been with- Temp: 36/19 of business in India will be around Rs 53,038 crore, al carrier took off from Pune aware of preliminary investiga- drawn for detailed investiga- Humidity: 31% depend on favourable order including Rs 24,729 crore of airport on Saturday morning. tion into the incident said, tion. The CVR and SSFDR Sunrise: 06.42 on its modification plea filed spectrum dues and Rs 28,309 However, despite the incident, "The aircraft has been with- (solid state flight data recorder) Sunset: 06.17 before the apex court, it crore in licence fee, has it landed at the Delhi airport drawn from service for inves- readouts would be carried out Current Weather Conditions added. already warned of shutdown safely, they said. tigation. Air India has been and the findings shared appro- Updated February 15, 2019 5:00 PM "The Company is current- if no relief is given. "During take off roll while at advised to coordinate with priately," the spokesperson said. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16, 2020 vijayawada 02

‘ALL AND BJP bosses embarrass local leaders by cosying up to Jagan SUNDRY’ alliance with Pawan Kalyan's who is dividing his time one State after another is into thousands of crores of Jana Sena, has declared a vir- The YSR Congress claimed it as a victory, between films and politics. adopting resolutions against rupees. Things have lately othing could be more tual war against the three-cap- Besides, Modi hasn't forgiv- the Citizenship Amendment become difficult for Jagan as embarrassing for ital move. but it left people confused and Andhra BJP en Chandrababu Naidu for Act, whereas the YSR the CBI is unrelentingly insist- NBharatiya Janata Party If the MoS for Home leaders fuming when Narasimha Rao further sharing a platform with Rahul Congress has supported ing in the Telangana High leaders in Andhra Pradesh Nityanand Rai stated in asserted that it was wishful thinking to Gandhi after snapping ties the Act. Court on his personal appear- than to see their bosses in Parliament that it was the with NDA in 2018. A day Many other controversial ance in the trial court. Delhi cosying up to Chief State's prerogative to decide on expect the Centre to intervene unless there after the Modi-Jagan meeting, issues like the National Surely, Jagan would have Minister YS Jaganmohan the location of the capital, the was a Constitutional breakdown the Central Board of Direct Population Register, the decen- urged Modi and Shah to direct Reddy and indulge him in his BJP's national spokesperson Taxes released a press note nial Census and, who knows, the CBI to go easy on him big push for shifting the cap- GVL Narasimha Rao sprung Narasimha Rao further assert- published an opinion piece by about the income-tax raids on even the National Register of apart from seeking the ital from Amaravati to to Jagan's defence by advising ed that it was wishful thinking a Vijayawada-based freelance Naidu's men, stating that Citizens and a piece of legisla- Centre's backing for shifting Visakhapatnam. Prime those in disagreement to to expect the Centre to inter- journalist who said it was search operations were con- tion ushering in a uniform civil the capital and abolishing the Minister Narendra Modi's approach courts. The vene unless there was a high time the Centre inter- ducted on "a prominent per- code will figure high on the Legislative Council. It is all 100-minute-long meeting with Chandrababu Naidu regime, Constitutional breakdown. vened and brought the 'mav- S NAGESH KUMAR son's" aides. Normally, the nation's agenda in the remain- about usefulness of each other Jagan on February 12, fol- the Minister said, had notified No one really knew the erick Jagan to his senses'. "The Former Resident Editor, CBDT takes care not to iden- ing period of Modi's current or showing a spirit of political lowed by Home Minister Amit Amaravati as the capital BJP's mind as the statements current situation may also be The Hindu tify the persons, but made an term. The BJP is also desper- give-and-take. Shah's discussions with him through a Government Order of Rai and Rao were diamet- an excellent opportunity for exception here. ate to expand its footprint in Not a word has emerged two days later have only added while the present one was rically opposite to the BJP the BJP for making its presence If this is a pointer to the way There are multiple reasons the South where its national- from the PMO about Modi's insult to injury. changing it. Who, according to Core Committee' resolution felt in Andhra", he wrote. in which the winds are blow- why Modi needs Jagan's sup- ist agenda has few takers, response to Jagan's ten-point The BJP today is a divided Mr. Rai, represents the State - and statements by party pres- Unwittingly or otherwise, ing, the YSR Congress may port. His party's defeat at the except of course Karnataka. memorandum leaving every- house with its leaders in New Naidu when he issued the GO ident Kanna Lakshminarayana his idea was spot on. Before get one Cabinet and two MoS hands of regional parties in This leaves BJP with the one guessing whether he will Delhi speaking a language on April 23, 2015 or Jagan in calling for continuance of the Shah-Jagan meeting con- berths, the same number as Jharkhand and Delhi and its option of striking a deal with give more weightage to the that is at odds with that of their 2020? Amaravati as the administra- cluded, senior Minister Botsa TDP earlier. shrinking support in Jagan who is facing multiple Andhra Chief Minister or the Andhra counterparts and act- The YSR Congress claimed tive capital. If the BJP's nation- Satyanarayana said the YSR This is not an unlikely Parliament after the exit of cases of disproportionate assets Andhra BJP. The choice will ing in a way that warms the it as a victory, but it left peo- al and State units were busy Congress would join the NDA prospect. The BJP has nil Shiv Sena from NDA has filed by CBI and of quid pro become easier if he gives cockles of Jagan's heart. In ple confused and Andhra BJP contradicting each other, the Government, if necessary, to presence in Andhra and no made it highly vulnerable to quo filed by the Enforcement importance just to the com- contrast, the AP unit, in leaders fuming when RSS mouthpiece Organiser safeguard Andhra's interests. allies save for Pawan Kalyan, Opposition attacks. Besides Directorate, together running mon denominator: Andhra.

CAPSULE Investors avoiding ‘Govt accords priority to education’ State, claims BJYM PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM PNS n VIJAYAWADA The government was promot- ing higher education through BJYM State president Ramesh several new schemes in the Naidu pointed out why the State State, said Minister for Tourism government was issuing the Muttamshetty Srinivasa Rao. GOs late night. He found fault He was speaking at a two-day with the ruling YSRCP govern- national-level technical semi- ment for issuing the GOs late nar, Nipunya, 2k20 conducted night and recalled that before by Avanthi Institute of elections they assured people Engineering and Technology. that it will maintain trans- The government is according parency in the administration n BJYM State president Processional deities top priority to education by Ramesh Naidu alleged that Ramesh Naidu alleged introducing schemes like many GOs are being issued that many GOs are ride on Suryaprabha Amma Vodi, Nadu-Nedu, Minister for Tourism Muttamshetty Srinivasa Rao speaks at at two-day national-level technical seminar, Nipunya, 2k20 conducted by Avanthi Institute of Engineering and only late nights with an ulteri- being issued only late Vasathi Deevena and Vidya Technology in Visakhapatnam on Saturday or motive. He alleged many nights with an ulterior vahanam Deevena to encourage students industries are keen to shift motive VIJAYAWADA: The processional belonging to lower middle class n The government has n Students should read students, expert talks, paper them to make good use of it. their base to other States, while deities of Sri Somskanda Murty and middle class to pursue introduced Amma more books, learn from presentations, poster presen- Prof Sadananda Sahu, IIT investors are not ready to invest n He alleged many flanked by Sri Kamakshi Devi higher education. He advised Vodi, Nadu-Nedu, internet and keep tation, technical exhibition Bhubaneswar, delivered a lec- in the State due to the wrong industries are planning charmed devotees on the bright the youth to draw inspiration activities are planned in the ture on 'Trends in Automobile policies of Chief Minister YS to shift their base to Suryaprabha Vahanam on the from Swami Vivekananda. Vasathi Deevena and exploring different technical meet, he added. He Engineering' for the students. Jaganmohan Reddy. He said sunny day on Saturday. Deities Visakhapatnam Port Trust Vidya Deevena to subjects. Positive attitude also highlighted about cam- After the meeting there that there is a need for setting other States, while roamed along the streets to Chairman and the chief guest encourage students and team spirit are pus selections of the college were paper-presentations, up of more IT companies to investors are not bless the devotees, who lined up K Rama Mohana Rao exhort- belonging to lower required to achieve and congratulated 130 stu- poster- presentations, live- create employment for the ready to invest in the to give aartis. The beauty of the ed the students to set a goal in middle class and success in life," said dents, who were hired by demos, thought-sharing and unemployed youth. State due to the wrong vahanam procession enhanced life. Self-confidence and men- middle class to pursue Nanduri Sambasiva Rao, various corporate companies hands on practice were held The status of the State is policies of Chief with the red ixora garlands tal stability are two important higher education former DGP in the campus placement. till the evening. Dr Sanjeevi, being degraded due to allega- Minister YS decorated to the deities and aspects to achieve anything, he Prof SG Sanjivi, NIT, Prof, Department of tions and counter allegations Jaganmohan Reddy vahanam. Deputy executive said. He also touched upon the Warangal, said that rapid Computer Science and between the ruling YSRCP and officer Subramanyam, impact of mobile phones on ments for any individual to life," he said. C Mohan Rao, changes were taking place in Engineering, NIT, Warangal, TDP. Hence, entrepreneurs are superintendent Bhupati, temple mankind and asked the stu- grow in life. "You all have to principal of the college, extend- technical fields almost every Prof Sadananda Sahu, shying to invest in the State, he kept mum when income tax inspectors Reddy Sekhar, dents not to abuse them. brush up your expression abil- ed hearty welcome to the guests day. Machine learning and Department of Mechanical pointed out and added that department raided the resi- Srinivasa Naik and other office Guest of honour Nanduri ities to get a plenty of opportu- and read out the activities, cloud computing are exam- Engineering, IIT, once Andhra Pradesh was dence of his personal secretary staff were also present. Sambasiva Rao, former nities. Read more books, learn achievements and how the ples. He suggested to the stu- Bhubaneswar, and Subrata referred to as investors' destina- and found illegal assets to the Director General of Police, said from internet and keep explor- institute is ensuring quality dents to pursue MOOCS Mandal, DGM, tion, but now nobody is inter- tune of crores of rupees," he said. respecting and listening to ing different subjects. Positive education and also exposing online courses to enhance Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, ested to venture into the State. The YSRCP's alliance with the elders and following their attitude and team spirit are students to job opportunities. their employability. Everything delivered lectures and interact- "I was surprised when TDP BJP is always welcomed for the advice are the basic require- required to achieve success in To enhance the skill set of the is available online and advised ed with students. chief N Chandrababu Naidu development of the State, he felt. Naval Dockyard staff Inter-state TTD employees have a Minor raped burglary PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Sri Panduranga taken The Anakapalle police on on trekking expedition gang busted field day in sports meet Saturday arrested R out on majestic ride Simhachalam (36) for alleged- n n n VIJAYAWADA: On the second PNS VISAKHAPATNAM PNS VISAKHAPATNAM PNS VIJAYAWADA ly raping a nine-year-old deaf day of ongoing annual and mute girl. Though the inci- Brahmotsavams at Srinivasa A two-day trekking expe- The Vizianagaram police on The 15-day sports meet of TTD dent took place a few days ago, Mangapuram, the lord as Sri dition to Thatipudi Hills Saturday busted a five-member will conclude on February 17 it came to light after the victim's Panduranga took celestial ride was organised by Naval inter-state burglary gang and with the presentation ceremony mother lodged a complaint on Chinna Sesha Vahanam on Dockyard, Visakha- recovered 200 gms of gold and on Monday evening at the with police. Based on the com- Saturday morning. The Lord patnam, for their women 3 kgs of silver ornaments, all Mahati Auditorium in Tirupati. plaint, police registered a case in all His religious splendour employees from February worth Rs10.5 lakh from its pos- The annual sports, which began against Simhachalam, a sani- took out a majestic ride on 14. session. Vizianagarm Police on February 2, were conducted tary worker. Police said that he the five-hooded serpent king The aim of the expedi- Chief B Raja Kumari said that with the enthusiastic participa- raped the girl when the girl's in solo to bless His devotees. tion is to foster team spir- M Sanyasiraju, P Lokesh, D tion of employees of all cate- mother had gone for daily The bhajan troupes in front of it, sportsmanship and Balaraju, Kiran Kumar Behara gories and ages, including wage works. the vahanam added glamour develop endurance and and A Venkat, all natives of retired. A TTD employee takes part in the annual sports meet in Tiruamala on Saturday. to the procession. Deputy response to challenging Rayagada area in Odisha. The Events like tug of war, volley- The 15-day meet will conclude on February 17 executive officer Elleppa, situations. In all, 23 five-member gang was inv- ball, chess, carroms, ball bad- superintendent Chengalrayulu, women employees along olved in several burglaries in minton, football, table tennis, hitting the Indian cricket club prizes and citations, later, fam- temple inspector Anil, officials with one medical assistant Women employees of Naval Dockyard Vizianagaram and cops launc- shuttle, tennis and tennikoit and passing the luggage were ily members of TTD employees and devotees were present. and support staff partici- embark on a trekking to Thatipudi Hills in hed a manhunt for a few oth- apart from cricket and entertain- played. At the valedictory ses- will enthral audience with cul- pated in the event. Visakhapatnam on Saturday ers in connection with the case. ing events like bucketing the ball, sion, winners will be presented tural programmes.

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES Green tea plus exercise may reduce fatty liver disease GOLD ` 40,820 (10 gm) IANS n NEW YORK recently in the Journal of ` 60 Researchers found that a combination Nutritional Biochemistry, the SILVER People suffering from non- of green tea extract and exercise researchers also measured the ` 46,200(1kg) alcoholic fatty liver disease protein and fat content in their ` 300 may benefit from regular exer- reduced the severity of obesity-related faeces. cise and replacing high-calorie fatty liver disease by 75 per cent in They found that the mice beverages with decaffeinated, mice fed a high-fat diet that consumed green tea CHICKEN diet green tea, suggests new extract and exercised had high- `/KG research. er fecal lipid and protein levels. RATES Researchers found that a State University in the US. consumed green tea extract "By examining the livers of Dressed/With Skin `119 combination of green tea Non-alcoholic fatty liver dis- and exercised regularly by run- these mice after the study con- Without Skin `135 extract and exercise reduced ease is a significant global ning on a wheel were found to cluded and by screening their Broiler at Farm `82 the severity of obesity-related health problem that is expect- have just a quarter of the lipid faeces during the research, we fatty liver disease by 75 per cent ed to worsen, Lambert said. deposits in their livers com- saw that the mice that con- in mice fed a high-fat diet Because of the high preva- pared to those seen in the liv- sumed green tea extract and Although untested in human lence of risk factors such as ers of a control group of mice. exercised actually were process- EGG trials, the results suggest a obesity and Type-2 diabetes, Mice that were treated with ing nutrients differently - their RATES `/100 potential health strategy. fatty liver disease is forecast to green tea extract alone or exer- bodies were handling food dif- HYDERABAD 401 "Combining the two might afflict more than 100 million cise alone had roughly half as ferently," Lambert said. have health benefits for people, people by 2030. And there are much fat in their livers as the "We think the polyphenols in VIJAYAWADA 410 but we don't have the clinical currently no validated therapies control group. green tea interact with digestive VISAKHAPATNAM 415 data yet," said Joshua Lambert, for the disease. In addition to analysing the enzymes secreted in the small drates, fat and protein in food," the fat in its diet, that fat and tive system, and a certain RETAIL PRICE `4.10 Associate Professor of Food In the study, mice fed a liver tissues of mice in the intestine and partially inhibit he added. the calories associated with it amount of it ends up coming (IN VIJAYAWADA) Science at The Pennsylvania high-fat diet for 16 weeks that study, which was published the breakdown of carbohy- "So, if a mouse doesn't digest pass through the mouse's diges- out in its faeces," he said.

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Printed and published by B Krishna Prasad for and on behalf of CMYK Printech Ltd., Printed at Sree Seshasai Enterprises, D.No. New 3-88, Old 3-22, Chandra Theatre, Gosala, Penamaluru Mandal, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 521 151, Resident Editor: B Krishna Prasad, AIR SURCHARGE of Rs 2.00. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16, 2020 vijayawada 03 CAPSULE Govt will sanction rice cards BJP maintains equidistance Br Anil Kumar suffers minor from YSRCP, TDP: Deodhar injuries in mishap PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister YS to all eligible: Kodali Nani Jaganmohan Reddy's brother-in- The BJP is maintaining law Brother Anil Kumar on PNS n VIJAYAWADA n equidistance from the Saturday escaped with minor Minister for Civil Supplies Kodali Nani has YSRCP and TDP when it injuries after the car he was The government will sanc- comes to political alliance, travelling in crashed into a tion rice cards to all eligible made it clear that said BJP National Secretary roadside ditch near Garikapadu beneficiaries, disclosed eligible beneficiaries will and co-in-charge of Andhra check post on the Vijayawada- Minister for Civil Supplies get rice card at their Pradesh Sunil Deodhar. He Hyderabad highway. The incident Kodali Sri Venkateswara Rao homes from volunteers was speaking at a party meet- took place when the driver of the (Nani). ing here on Saturday. car lost control over the vehicle. He said that eligible appli- n He said the rice card "The present ruling party Brother Anil Kumar, the car cants can apply for rice cards beneficiaries can change (YSR Congress) and the pre- driver and a gunman were in the through Ward Secretariats the details at the Ward vious ruling party (Telugu vehicle at the time of the and the government will Secretariats Desam) are our equal polit- accident. On receiving sanction the cards in only ical enemies, rivals and information about the accident, five days. opponents," said BJP Government Whip Samineni The minister, along with said the government has National Secretary. Udayabhanu reached the spot joint collector K Madhavi decided to sanction 1.60 He made it clear that the "The present ruling party (YSR and shifted Brother Anil Kumar Latha, launched the distrib- cards was not detected. granted Arogyasri and fees crore Arogyasri cards and meeting between Chief and the gunman to a private ution of rice cards at the JC He said six lakh ration reimbursement cards. He 1.40 crore fee reimburse- Minister YS Jaganmohan Congress) and the previous ruling hospital in Vijayawada. camp office here on Saturday. card holders have claimed congratulated the Ward ment cards in the State. He Reddy and Prime Minister party (Telugu Desam) are our equal Speaking on the occasion, that their cards were can- Secretariat staff and village said the government is deter- Narendra Modi was for State PDS rice seized he said that all the eligible celled by the Government volunteers for rendering ser- mined to distribute house site issues not on personal agen- political enemies, rivals and VISAKHAPATNAM: Officials of beneficiaries will get the new after verification. He said vices to the beneficiaries. pattas to 25 lakh families by da. opponents," said BJP National the Vigilance and Enforcement rice cards, which is a contin- the government will verify He has made it clear that Ugadi and Collectors, joint BJP Andhra Pradesh presi- Department on Saturday carried uous process. The minister the details of six lakh card- eligible beneficiaries will get collectors, tahsildars and dent Kanna Lakshminarayana Secretary out a raid and seized over nine further stated that there are holders and sanction if they rice card at their homes from other officials are working for also said there is no informa- tonnes of rice meant for the about 1.47 crore ration cards are eligible for it. volunteers. He said the rice the distribution of house site tion from the party high com- Minister YS Jaganmohan Home Minister Amit Shah on Public Distribution System across the State and verifica- The minister said that card beneficiaries can change pattas. Civil supplies district mand about ties with the Reddy is in Delhi, meeting sev- Friday night. Law Minister (PDS), which was stored illegally tion was done for 18 lakh eight lakh ration card hold- the details at the Ward manager K Rajyalakshmi and YSRCP. eral Union Ministers. He had Ravi Shankar Prasad was in a house at Pedagantyada area ration cards out of which the ers returned the cards to the Secretariats. other officials present on the It may be recalled that met Prime Minister Narendra among those he met on in Vizag city. address of two lakh ration government as they were Referring to Arogyasri, he occasion. YSRCP president and Chief Modi on Wednesday and Saturday.

Pawan I-T RAIDS ON NAIDU'S FORMER PS TS set to pass promises to Sajjala refutes stand by ‘TDP chief will come out clean’ anti-CAA resolution n PNS VIJAYAWADA rumours of YSRCP farmers... Former minister Continued from Page 1 decisions on CAA, NPR and YSRCP leaders are trying to NRC accordingly. The Cabinet Continued from Page 1 cover up the government's Kollu Ravindra Terming CAA a "100 per is also expected to finalise the failure with baseless and false alleged that to joining NDA govt cent wrong" decision, KCR schedule for the upcoming He said that Jagan should allegations on opposition hush up had said he was ready to lead Budget session of Legislature. have announced his decision of leader N Chandrababu Naidu, irregularities in PNS n AMARAVATI a nationwide campaign Also, the meeting is expect- shifting the capital from alleged former minister Kollu against the controversial ed to discuss in detail the Amaravati before elections. Ravindra. sand mining, Advisor to Government citizenship matrics tough financial conditions "The YSRCP is well versed in He said that the ruling party Polavaram reverse Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and had added that he on account of eco- quid pro quo. With this wrong leaders are indulging in mud- tendering, ration on Saturday refuted the plans to hold a meet- nomic slowdown decision of the government, slinging on the TDP chief in rumours about YSRCP join- ing of Chief and cut in Central farmers and women of the recent IT raids on former and pension cards ing the BJP-led NDA govern- Ministers and like- funds in the recent Amaravati have been dragged personal secretary of Naidu. commitment and a corrupt- cancellation, the ment at the Centre and clar- minded political Union Budget by onto the roads," Pawan Kalyan YSRCP honorary president free person in politics when government was ified that the rumours are parties in way of tax devolu- said. He alleged that establish- YS Vijayamma had filed 26 truth comes to the fore on being floated only to divert Hyderabad against tion, Central grants ing the High Court in Kurnool cases against Naidu but not a income tax raids. trying to divert the public attention from IT the CAA, National etc. will not bring any development single case was proved till He said that to hush up irreg- attention of people raids on several TDP leaders. Population Register KCR, for the first time, to the region as being claimed date, he pointed out. The rul- ularities in sand mining, by linking Naidu In a tweeted message, (NPR) and NRC. openly expressed his anger at by the YSRCP. "The YSRCP ing party was trying to dam- Polavaram reverse tendering, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy He had revealed that he had the Union Budget presented government is resorting to age the reputation of Naidu, he ration and pension cards cancel- with those who observed, "The Yellow media already spoke to several Chief on February 1 terming it as backstabbing politics and is lamented. lation, the government was try- were caught in I-T is working overtime to divert Ministers and had said that if 'discriminatory' against vengeful against the TDP," He said that Jagan has no ing to divert the attention of peo- raids the public attention from rumours have gained ground necessary, he would hold anti- Telangana. Pawan Kalyan said, adding moral right to comment on ple by linking Naidu with those the IT raids by coming out that the YSRCP is likely to CAA and anti-NRC meeting Besides, the Cabinet is also that the state government has anyone on corruption as he who were caught in I-T raids. He fictitious reports". join the NDA government. "with 10 lakh people". expected to finalise the new started land pooling in was facing corruption charges reminded that the Naidu's fami- He criticised the government for Ever since, Jaganmohan Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy's The Cabinet meeting on Revenue Act to be tabled in Visakhapatnam and the people in many cases. He said that ly members disclose their assets not getting a single project or Reddy called on Prime statements assumed signifi- Sunday is expected to take the Budget session. were against it. Naidu stands tall as a man of every year unlike other politicians. investor after assuming the power. Minister Narendra Modi cance in this backdrop. ‘Keep off our Indian Red Cross Botsa's Naidu targets govt to save his skin Jagan seeks affairs’, India Society enters rebuttal on Prasad's help to tells Erdogan fake news from I-T raids: Parthasarathy move High Court PNS n VIJAYAWADA to Kurnool on Kashmir... Guinness Records n PNS VIJAYAWADA capital Amaravati, the land Continued from Page 1 PNS n VIJAYAWADA Minister for Municipal Admi- value in surrounding villages is Continued from Page 1 As many as 10,573 nistration and Urban develop- If there is a crisis, one assumes on the higher side, where a few Last September, Erdogan Indian Red Cross Society students, who attained the ment Botsa Satyanarayana to overcome it, but during the real estate agents have put He sought an early nod of raised the Kashmir issue dur- entered the Guinness Book of refuting the report published in TDP tenure, the leadership high hopes and purchased. the Centre to the Andhra ing his address at the United World Records by collecting age of 18, participated in a vernacular daily quoting him and coterie had used the cri- But Naidu had introduced the Pradesh government's deci- Nations General Assembly. the consent of 10,217 persons the donation camp about the party equations with sis in the State for corruption zonal system with some mean- sions to have three capitals, In August last year, India to donate blood here on the Centre demanded that the and scams, alleged YSRCP ingless guidelines resulting in abolish the Legislative announced its decision to with- Saturday. registering their names paper publish his rebuttal giv- MLA Kolusu Parthasarathy. a huge loss for those who Council and release funds for draw special status of Jammu The Andhra Pradesh branch ing the same prominence. Speaking to the media here invested," he pointed out. police modernisation pro- and Kashmir and bifurcated the of Indian Red Cross Society with the office-bearers of In an open letter to the on Saturday he said that the Parthasarathy lamented that jects. state into two union territories. organised the blood donation the IRCS Chief of Media House, the previous government had loot- Naidu was indulging in a false YSRCP MPs V Vijaya Sai Pakistan reacted angrily to camp with the students of 35 Municipal Administration ed public money and grabbed propaganda to divert the pub- Reddy and Mithun Reddy, the move and even down- colleges. The representative of Minister stated that he spoke to lands from farmers in the lic from his scandals. "The besides officials of the graded its diplomatic ties with the Guinness Book of World registering their names with the the media about the scandals of name of developing the capi- main reason behind his Andhra Pradesh government, India by expelling the Indian Records, Rishnath, announced office-bearers of the IRCS. TDP cheif N Chandrababu tal city. But in reality, all those Naidu has been using his Polavaram programme every accompanied the Chief High Commissioner. the world record amidst the However, officials finalised the Naidu and Lokesh, demanding went into the packets of the friendly media to level baseless Monday during his regime Minister during his meeting Islamabad also unsuccessfully applause of audience at names of 10,217 of students a fair investigation into them. TDP Chief. Parthasarathy fur- allegations against the State was to manage the subcontrac- with Shah. tried to rally international sup- Devaiah Auditorium here. and announced it was a record. "That was not carried by the ther stated that Naidu was government that it is respon- tors and mint money. Our port against India on the issue. AP branch chairman Dr A Krishna district branch of paper, instead, it had carried responsible for the fall of land sible for the fall of land value. Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Sridhar Reddy received the IRCS president and Collector something, which I did not say value, because he had intro- "In fact, zoning is a bad idea, Reddy is very concerned about certificate from the Guinness Md Imtiaz, AP branch vice- highlighting it with lack of duced the zone system. because of which small-time farmers and their welfare. Book of World Records. Earlier, chairman Jaganmohan Rao, objectivity." He said that the Covering up that serious real estate agents and farmers Hence, people are happy with Buggana: TDP Governor Biswa Bushan treasurer G Babu, Krishna fake news is only to safeguard flaws and the exposure of TDP incurred huge losses. Even the government's decision of Harichandan inaugurated the branch chairman Dr G Naidu and create confusion leadership during the IT raids, before the announcement of three capitals," he said. must answer blood donation camp. As many Samaram, general secretary among people. He reminded as 10,573 students, who Dr Ravi, additional joint collec- that the YSRCP is always is firm on I-T raids attained the age of 18, partici- tor K Mohan Kumar and oth- on its stand, while the TDP is pated in the donation camp ers were present. known for its flip flop policy. Tharoor skips Continued from Page 1 Kashmir shown as disputed by Google hearing... The raids also took place in Continued from Page 1 change them". RK Infra, which was owned by Continued from Page 1 Google's corporate mission TDP Kadapa president. The Bankrupt telcos will hurt banks: SBI From Pakistan, Kashmir is "to organise the world's Minister demanded the TDP Continued from Page 1 tral bank will have internal dis- The court was hearing the appears disputed while from information", but it also bends to clarify on these raids and the cussions in case there are any complaint filed by Delhi BJP India, it appears as a part of it to its will, the Post report illegal transactions unearthed. He added that the closure of issues arising out of the leader Rajeev Babbar, who India, the Post report said, said, adding that with some 80 "Naidu claimed that lakhs of any corporate impacts the Supreme Court order regard- claimed that his religious sen- adding that "Google Maps per cent market share in crores was being used for country's economy and, there- ing adjusted gross revenue timents were hurt. changes disputed borders mobile maps and over a billion CRDA works, but not even the fore, the endeavour is to pre- (AGR) dues to be paid by tele- "I am a devotee of Lord based on what country you users, Google Maps has an out- roads were developed. He clai- vent the shutting down of any com companies. Shiva... However, the accused search from". size impact on people's percep- med that Amaravati will turn enterprise. On Friday, the Supreme (Tharoor) completely disre- Responding to the Post tion of the world. out to be like the Mahishmati Asked if any telco account is Court threatened contempt garded the sentiments of report, a company spokesper- Headquartered in Empire, but all he left for peo- currently classified as non- proceedings against top exec- crores of Shiva devotees, son said: "Google has a consis- California, the company's deci- ple is a pale picture and a huge performing asset (NPA), he with Mumbai-based PMC utives of Bharti Airtel, made the statement which tent and global policy to depict sion-making on maps is often pile of debts," Buggana said. said there are two accounts, Bank being the latest and the Vodafone Idea and other tele- hurt the sentiments of all the disputed regions and features shrouded in secrecy, even to "About 4,000 acres in Aircel and RCom, that went largest last year, the govern- com firms for failing to com- Lord Shiva devotees, both in fairly, showing claims made by some of those who work to Amaravati was purchased by into bankruptcy. ment hiked the deposit insur- ply with its directive to pay an India and outside the coun- the disputed or claiming our providers as new or more shape its digital atlases every TDP men before the official Besides, he said that SBI will ance coverage to Rs 5 lakh estimated Rs 1.47 lakh crore in try," the complaint said. "The nations on its global domain. accurate data becomes avail- day, the Post report said. announcement of the capital not pass on the burden of the from Rs 1 lakh in the Union past dues. complainant's religious sen- "This does not endorse or able from authoritative sources "It is influenced not just by city. Moreover, in the name of hike in premium of deposit Budget 2020-21. However, Das did not offer timents were hurt and affirm the position taken by or geopolitical conditions history and local laws, but providing employment to the insurance to its customers. "The premium is something any specific comments about the accused deliberately did this any side. Products that have change. As we did for the also the shifting whims of engineering graduates, Naidu "We never recovered the pre- which, we consider, will order, which might have rami- malicious act, intending to been localised to the local state of Telangana in 2014," the diplomats, policymakers and bought companies," he said. mium from customers, we will increase from 10 paise to 12 fications on banks in terms of outrage religious feeling of domain, such as Google official told PTI. its own executives," the report Buggana said that these com- not do it now either. As far as paisa per Rs 100 for the time their exposure to the financial- Lord Shiva devotees by insult- maps.google.co.in, depicts that According to the Post quoted as saying people famil- panies paid very meagre sums the impact of the rise from 10 being. So, the impact on banks' ly-stressed telecom companies. ing their religious believes," it country's position as per the report, "From Argentina to iar with the matter on the con- to their employees but a huge paise to 12 paise is concerned, balance sheets is not likely to The payments to be made by said. The complaint, filed mandate of the local laws". the United Kingdom to Iran, dition of anonymity. amount of money was drawn earlier if we were paying Rs be much," RBI Deputy the companies include Rs through advocate Neeraj, "We're committed to provid- the world's borders look differ- Launched 15 years ago, by TDP men. "It is such a 3,000 crore now we will pay Rs Governor B P Kanungo said 53,000 crore by Vodafone Idea, termed the statement as an ing our users with the richest, ent depending on where you're Google Maps has become one shame that they even charged 3,600 crore premium," he said. recently. Rs 35,500 crore by Bharti Airtel "intolerable abuse" and most up-to-date and accurate viewing them from. That's of the most-used and recogniz- money from the poor for pro- Following the failure of a RBI Governor Shaktikanta and Rs 14,000 crore by the now- "absolute vilification" of the maps possible. We do border because Google — and other able products for the search viding houses," he added. number of cooperative banks, Das on Saturday said the cen- defunct Tata Teleservices. faith of millions of people. updates based on data from online mapmakers — simply engine giant, it added. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16, 2020 nation 04

Uttarakhand to host SHORT READS UDF, LDF spar in Kerala House over three-day tribal meet

PNS n PITHORAGARH alleged leakage of CAG report A national level tribal meet will be held in Munsiyari of PNS n KOCHI an investigative mind and there Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh The report, which was no need for him to get the district from June 1-3 this Kerala Chief Secretary Tom contents of the report leaked to year to deliberate on prob- came up before the Take board exams in Jose's statement alleging leak- house on February 12, raise them in the Assembly. lems faced by tribal commu- age of contents of the CAG The BJP also targeted the LDF nities in the country. stress-free manner: report before it was tabled in had found 25 INSAS government over the issue. The gathering will be the state Assembly has creat- rifles and over 12,000 Union Minister V attended by representatives PM to students ed a storm with the CPI(M)- cartridges missing Muraleedharan said the Union of different tribal groups NEW DELHI: Appear for CBSE led ruling dispensation and from the Special Finance Ministry and Home from across India, Vice of schemes worth crores of board examinations in a "happy the Congress-led Opposition Ministry would consider the Chairman of Uttarakhand rupees to stop migration and stress-free manner", Prime sparring over the issue on Armed Police matters mentioned in the CAG Scheduled Tribes from border villages, they Minister Narendra Modi told Saturday. battalion here and report seriously. He, however, Commission Ganesh Singh are still living without prop- students on Saturday. The state government came down on the said at present the matter was Martolia said on Saturday. er drinking water facilities," Describing those appearing for alleged conspiracy in the polit- police chief for not officially placed before the "A major purpose of the the vice chairman said. the classes X and XII board ical attack against it over the Tom Jose Loknath Behara Central government. meet is to apprise the coun- However, Martolia said examinations as "exam CAG report which had cited diversion of funds, Muraleedharan, a senior BJP try with problems being the state government is warriors", he said months of the role of state police chief alleging the leakage, Tourism out mentioning the CAG violating guidelines leader, also questioned the faced by tribal groups in aware of the lack of basic hardwork and preparation will Loknath Behara in the alleged Minister Kadakampally report. That means he got the timing of DGP Behera's trip to different parts of the coun- facilities in villages along "surely lead to great things". "As diversion of funds violating Surendran said it was senior CAG report leaked. That is a Hitting out at Surendran, London, saying it has to be try, including the Himalayan the Indo-China border and the CBSE Class X and XII guidelines in implementing Congress MLA P T Thomas clear violation of rules of House Congress MLA P T Thomas examined whether it was a pri- states and what the respec- wants to fulfil all infrastruc- exams commence today, best various projects in the police who had made a "planned" proceedings. That should be urged him not to "play a hide- vate trip or an official tour. tive governments are doing ture needs of the villages in wishes to all young Exam department. presentation on the contents of investigated," Surendran told and-seek game" on the matter The report, which came up for their uplift,” he said. the high-altitude region. Warriors, their parents and Reacting to this, the the report in the state reporters here. and "show courage" to demand before the house on February Martolia blamed all the “We want to put a ban on teachers. I urge my young Congress accused the govern- Assembly. The Minister said when the a thorough investigation into 12, had found 25 INSAS rifles departments of the state gov- polythene bags in tourist friends to appear for the exams ment of adopting diversionary Before tabling the CAG entire issue was analysed, it the matter in the next Cabinet and over 12,000 cartridges ernment for continued places like Munsiyari and in a happy and stress-free tactics and challenged it to report in the House, P T was suspected that there was meeting. missing from the Special migration out of border vil- develop the region with manner," the prime minister order a detailed investigation Thomas raised matters related a "possibility of conspiracy". He said "irregularities and Armed Police battalion here lages as none of them have medical transport and com- tweeted. Nearly 18.89 lakh into the matter. to its contents in the Assembly. "There is no doubt that a con- corruption" in the police and came down on the police fulfilled their responsibilities munication facilities to candidates are appearing for A day after the Chief He made a planned, smart spiracy was hatched by some department were evident for chief for diversion of funds, in this respect. reduce migration to zero Class X exams and 12.06 lakh Secretary issued the statement presentation on the issues with- centres," Surendran alleged. those who see the things with violating guidelines. “Despite implementation level,” he said. for Class XII examinations.

Smoke in Kolkata Special NIA Metro coach, We must help preserve court jails two Giriraj garlands Ambedkar statue, passengers evacuated KOLKATA: Passengers of a for distributing Noapara-bound train in the tribal culture: Naidu RJD activists wash it with Gangajal North-South line of the Kolkata fake currency Metro were evacuated at PNS n MANDLA (MP) PNS n BEGUSARAI (BIHAR) Chandni Chowk station after PNS n KOLKATA Charging the smoke was seen billowing out Vice President M Venkaiah A statue of BR Ambedkar here from one of the coaches on Naidu on Saturday said trib- A special NIA court has sen- was "purified" with "Gangajal" Union minister Saturday, officials said. als were the original inhabi- tenced two people to six years on Saturday by some CPI and with being a Passengers raised an alarm tants of India, and the people in prison for their involvement RJD activists who alleged that proponent of after seeing smoke coming out of the country should protect in distributing fake Indian cur- it had been "defiled" by Giriraj from the air-conditioned metro their culture. rency notes smuggled from Singh, Union minister and upper caste rake when it stopped at the He was speaking at the Bangladesh into the country. local BJP MP known for his hegemony, the station in the central part of the inauguration of a two-day Nasir Sheikh and Tajel Sk, Hindutva hardline. protesters said city around 1.35 pm, Metro 'Adivasi Mahotsav' at residents of West Bengal's The incident happened at a officials said. The passengers Ramnagar in Madhya Malda district, were convicted park named after the architect that Singh stood were deboarded and the empty Pradesh's Mandla district. and sentenced under sections of the Constitution in the for everything rake sent to Noapara carshed, "Tribals are the original 120B, 489B and 489C of the Ballia block of the district Jyotiba and Savitribai) before that Ambedkar the officials said. Nobody was inhabitants of India and it is Indian Penal Code (IPC), and where Singh had gone on washing the sculpture thor- fought against injured in the incident and the our duty to protect their cul- 16, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Friday and garlanded the stat- oughly. services were briefly disrupted, ture and ensure their devel- Activities (Prevention) Act. ue before addressing a rally in They also shot a video of it and his garlandi- they added. opment. This is our constitu- The special NIA court in support of the Citizenship and shared it on social media. ng of the statue tional duty as well," the vice society should also chip in," Kolkata sentenced Sheikh and Amendment Act. In the video clip, they can be was tantamount president said. he said. Underlining the Tajel to six years of imprison- Around 24 hours later, local heard saying that "Giriraj Singh Fire breaks out in Underlining the need for Terming education a gate- ment with a fine of Rs 10,000 CPI leader Sanoj Saroj and polluted the atmosphere when to "defiling it". Jaipur's Indira market sustainable development, he way to progress, he said trib- need for and Rs 8,000, respectively. RJD's Vikas Paswan and Rup he came here yesterday and said tribals inspire the society als should benefit from it. On March 30, 2016, West Narayan Paswan, who have said, in his speech, that Ballia BJP MP was not available for JAIPUR: A fire broke out in a to dwell in nature and move "Peace is necessary for sustainable Bengal Police of Baishnabnagar been staging an anti-CAA has become mini Pakistan". comments as he has reported- firecracker shop in busy Indira forward with it. development. Without peace police station with a team of the demonstration nearby for close Charging the Union minis- ly left for the national capital. market in Jaipur on Saturday, development, he police said. “The fire broke out This festival is a good effort development cannot take Border Security Force (BSF) to a fortnight, arrived with a ter with being a proponent of However, district BJP pres- said tribals inspire in a firecracker shop which as it demonstrates indige- place," the vice president seized FICN of face value Rs bucket full of water drawn "Manuvaad" (upper caste hege- ident Raj Kishor Singh took engulfed nearby shops also. nous people's culture, art and added. Union ministers the society to 9,80,000 in the denominations from the holy river. mony), the protesters alleged umbrage and said "in the Fire tenders have been pressed other aspects of their life, Faggan Singh Kulaste and of Rs 1,000 and 500 from the They began with sprinkling that Singh stood for everything name of opposing CAA, dwell in nature into service to douse the Naidu added. Prahlad Patel, who were pre- possession of Sheikh near the "Gangajal" on the statue amid that Ambedkar had fought these people are trying to flames,” SHO of Kotwali police "The government's efforts sent on the occasion, also and move forward Indo-Bangladesh border at chants of "Jai Bhim" and slo- against and therefore his gar- create an atmosphere that is station Yashwant Singh said. are not enough to preserve stressed on the need to pre- with it Sukhdevpur in Malda and gans in praise of "Phule" (19th- landing of the statue was tan- reminiscent of the pre- He added that that the cause of the tribal culture and the serve tribal culture and art. arrested him the next day. century social reformer couple tamount to "defiling it". The Partition 1947 cauldron". the fire was not yet known.

Four children die as Madrasa system of education caught in time warp: Book school van catches fire in Punjab n PNS NEW DELHI the Muslim world, madrasas madrasa is often synonymous "The Quran is reduced to a CHANDIGARH: Four children today are marginalised within with being ignorant of the world. book that is memorised by stu- were burnt alive when a mini The madrasa system of educa- the Muslim community. "The The authors say the dents in the initial years in a van of a private school tion is caught in a time warp well-off, the well-read, the madrasas are going through madrasa, kissed, touched with carrying students caught fire where the core syllabus has not well-placed Muslims do not rough and challenging times. the forehead and put back in a in Punjab's Sangrur district on been changed for hundreds of send their children to madrasas "The funds are low, almost velvet cover after every reading. Saturday, police said. The TMC MLA years but only artificial and lop- anymore." entirely dependent on acts of Never is a student encouraged accident took place on the sided additions of secular The madrasas are also short charity of the believers, or to ask questions about it, or Longowal-Sidsamachar road, apologises to learning made, says a new of resources, rejected by the what is euphemistically called seek answers through it," the they said, adding 12 children book. In "Madrasas in the Age well-heeled, and condemned community funding. Worse book says. were in the van at that time. CPM legislator of Islamophobia", authors Ziya by politicians. though is the inability of the The authors also argue that Eight children were safely Us Salam and M Aslam Parvaiz The book, published by madrasa management to move due to a constant fascination taken out by people working for comments narrate the decline of the SAGE Select, is an attempt to with the times," they rue. for looking at the supposed in nearby fields, police madrasas from being centres of peek into the world of Indian They say the Quran repeat- past, the madrasas have neither said.However, four children in PNS n KOLKATA excellence to institutions of madrasas and see how far the edly asks believers to explore changed their syllabus to meet the age group of 10 to 12 restricted learnings with dark community has to travel to the world, introspect and ask emerging challenges, nor pre- years were charred to death, Trinamool Congress MLA clouds of stigma surrounding revive its days of glory. edge centres of West Asia to dence India, when to be an questions; but madrasas, on the pared their scholars to work in they added. The children were Nargis Begum on Saturday them. It is an attempt to go back in madrasas in medieval India, 'aalim' (one who perceives real- contrary, revel in their rote a multi-religious society or returning home from school, apologised to CPI(M) legis- They say that once a pivot of time, from the earliest knowl- and finally to post-indepen- ity) of Islam from a local learning methods. multi-sect Muslim world. police said. lator Jahanara Khan for mak- ing an objectionable com- ment on her in the West Bengal Assembly. Derek O' Brien 2 held with arms, Begum, the Memari MLA, Tributes pour in for Parikrama Nepal on track to apologised after being repri- top questioner deer horns in manded by Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay. in Rajya Sabha lead guitarist Sonam Sherpa Assam’s Udalguri n prosperity, says Oli Participating in the motion PNS GUWAHATI of thanks to the governor's PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n MUMBAI popularity. Heartbroken. Truly, address to the Assembly, truly heartbroken," he posted. Two persons were arrested PNS n KATHMANDU Begum had reacted to TMC MP Derek O'Brien was Musicians from Bollywood, The news of Sherpa's demise with arms, ammunition, gun- Jamuria MLA Jahanara the leading questioner in the including actor-singer Farhan was confirmed by the band in powder and two deer horns Prime Minister KP Sharma Khan's comments on the rise Rajya Sabha in first half of the Akhtar and Vishal Dadlani, a post on Instagram. in Assam's Udalguri district, Oli said Nepal was moving in crimes against women and budget session with 18 ques- have condoled the sudden "With a very heavy heart, we police said on Saturday. towards becoming a prosper- uttered words which were tions. demise of Parikrama lead gui- regret to inform the sudden Acting on a tip-off, a joint ous and happy country with expunged from the House In total, 118 members of tarist Sonam Sherpa. demise of our backbone, Mr team of the state police and improved economic indica- records. the upper house have raised Sherpa, who was one of the Sonam Sherpa. It's very very the Sashastra Seema Bal tors and a slew of develop- Deputy Speaker Sukumar a total of 1,120 unstarred founding members of the rock tough to lose a band mate, a (SSB) raided the house of one ment works, on the occasion Hansda was in the chair questions seeking written band, breathed his last on brother and a mentor. Batmol Daimari in the Tila of his Nepal Communist when Begum made the com- replies from the government Friday. He was 48. The cause of "Thank you all for all your Garobasti area around 11 Party government complet- ment in the first half of the on various issues concerning his death is yet to be ascertained. Musician Eshsaan Noorani of messages and tributes to Sonam, pm on Friday and made the ing two years in power on session. Urging all the MLAs the policies, the Rajya Sabha In a Twitter posted, Akhtar the popular composer trio he sure will have a great gig in seizures, they said. Saturday. to be careful about their secretariat said in a statement. recalled his meeting with Sherpa Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy also con- the sky. Farewell my friend," the Two country-made guns, Addressing the Nepal choiceof words in the House, As many as 160 unstarred in 2008 when he was on a four- doled Sherpa's death. band wrote in the post. two daggers, 15 rounds of Parliament, Oli said his gov- the speaker said the issue has questions were replied on city music tour. "Eternal rocker awesome gui- Born on October 8, 1971 in ammunition, a bottle of gun- ernment had delivered on said. The Nepal Communist also been discussed in the each of the seven days of the "In 2008, post 'Rock On'!!, I tarist and a lovely guy West Bengal, Sherpa did his powder, few iron tools and fast economic progress and Party's two-year anniversary Parliamentary Affairs com- first phase of the session, was part of a 4 city tour with the #SonamSherpa has gone into schooling from St. Augustine's instruments used for making maintenance of law and in power has brought stabil- mittee and the members felt which concluded on Tuesday. amazing Parikrama and I can the light... will remember the School in Kalimpong. He ammunition, besides two order, and reducing poverty. ity to the country's politics, the comment was "unfortu- Out of the total unstarred never forget or adequately say jams and the hang outs moved to Delhi where he stud- deer horns were seized, police Over the past two years, where in the last decade no nate". questions, 50 per cent were how thankful I am for the love @parikrama" he tweeted. ied B.Com at Kirori Mal said. the country has recorded government had completed Parliamentary Affairs asked by only 35 members of and warmth that Sonam Sherpa Music director and singer College. Sherpa co-founded Another person, identi- 6.5 per cent economic even one year of being in Minister Partha Chatterjee Rajya Sabha, the statement extended to this first timer on Vishal Dadlani called Sherpa a Parikrama in June 1991. The fied as Daburam Boro, was growth, which is 4 per cent power. also asked Begum to apolo- reads. O'Brien was the lead stage. "true Indian legend". band's other members include arrested based on Daimari's more than the previous Oli told the Parliament gise. Chatterjee said he was questioner with 18 to his "He was a gifted guitarist, a "#SonamSherpa was more Nitin Malik (lead vocalist), statement, officials said. decade's growth, the prime that the percentage of people informed about it by minis- credit, followed by YSRCP's supremely cool guy and a true than a guitar-player. He was a Saurabh Choudhary (guitarist), Daimari told police that he minister said. below the poverty line had ters Firhad Hakim, Tapas Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy rock star. RIP brother. Deepest pioneer, a teacher and an inspi- Subir Malik (organist, synthesiz- bought the guns from a per- In the same period, per come down to 16.5 and the Roy and CPI(M) Legislature with 17 and Independent condolences to his family," the ration to so many. He was also er), Gaurav Balani (bass gui- son of Nepalibasti area along capita income had increased government was slowly real- Party leader Sujan MP Parimal Nathwani with actor wrote alongside a photo of a good friend and always hum- tarist) and Srijan Mahajan the Bhutan border to kill by 18 per cent and poverty ising its slogan 'prosperous Chakraborty. 16 questions, it said. his with Sherpa. ble despite his brilliance and (drummer). wild animals, police said. reduced by 1.5 per cent, he Nepal and happy Nepali'. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16, 2020 nation 05

SHORT READS APEX COUNCIL MEETING Baby and mother PDP leader resigns from party: Home calendar, appointment of discharged after covid 19 treatment BEIJING: A 67-day-old baby Dubs Article 370 ‘dead stock' ethics officer, ICA funding on agenda and her mother, who suffered n n from the novel coronavirus, PNS JAMMU PNS NEW DELHI were on Saturday discharged The Centre from a hospital in China's Senior PDP leader Shah Finalising calendar for 2020-21 Guizhou province after being Mohammad Tantray has abrogated Article home season, appointment of successfully treated for the resigned from the primary 370 provisions ethics officer and release of infection, health authorities membership of the party, citing funds to Indian Cricketers' said. The baby, surnamed his unhappiness with it over giving special Association (ICA) will be Jiang, was brought to central "unnecessary expulsions" of status to Jammu among the items on agenda at China's Hubei province, the leaders for meeting Lt Governor and Kashmir and BCCI's second Apex Council epicentre of the coronavirus G C Murmu here. meeting here on Sunday. epidemic, by her parents on The 64-year-old leader, who bifurcated the Justice D K Jain was January 16 to spend the Spring was elected to the state assem- erstwhile state appointed the BCCI's first- Festival holiday. However, bly on a PDP ticket from the ever ombudsman in February Jiang's parents were confirmed Poonch-Haveli seat in 2014, into union last year on a one-year term infected with the new virus said Article 370 had become a territories in and he also doubled up as its after returning to Guizhou on "dead stock" as a result of near- ethics officer, overseeing high- January 25, state-run Xinhua ly three dozen amendments August last year profile conflict of interest alle- news agency reported. The during the Congress rule. gations against Sachin baby too developed symptoms The Centre abrogated Article Hussain, Abdul Rahim Rather come to the attention of the leaders followed the resignation Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS of runny nose and cough and 370 provisions giving special sta- besides Tantray -- two days party that certain party leaders of four more party functionar- Laxman and Kapil Dev. later tested positive for the tus to Jammu and Kashmir and after they met the Lt Governor have been part of the parleys ies -- former MLA Rafiabad It remains to be seen if Jain BCCI since the new dispensa- The Apex Council, which novel coronavirus on February bifurcated the erstwhile state under the leadership of former which go against the interests of Yawar Mir, PDP state secretary gets an extension or the Sourav tion came into power in had its first and only meeting 2 following which she and her into union territories in August party leader Syed Mohammad the state, official position and Mir Samiullah, Muntazir Ganguly-led board goes for a October. No funding till now so far on November 30, is parents were admitted to the last year. Altaf Bukhari. core beliefs of the party. Mohuiddin and Syed Showket fresh appointment. means the players' body is required to meet at least once hospital. On January 9, the PDP The PDP had said, "In view "The party disciplinary com- Gayoor -- amid speculations Another significant item on without an office and has not in three months. expelled eight party leaders -- of the development post August mittee has recommended the that Bukhari is launching a the agenda of the nine-mem- been able to meet regularly. Among other things, the Dilawar Mir, Rafi Ahmad Mir, 5 and the unilateral move of the expulsion of all these leaders new political party with the help ber Council is the release of In its first meeting in schedule of the 2020-21 home ATM stolen in Zaffar Iqbal, Abdul Majeed government of India which has from the basic membership of of disgruntled leaders in the funds to ICA, India's first-ever October, the ICA had prepared season will also be finalised in southeast Delhi's Padroo, Raja Manzoor Khan, violated the will and hurt the the party." PDP, the Congress and other players' association formed as a tentative budget of Rs 15-20 the meeting. Javaid Hussain Baig, Qamar sentiments of people, it has The expulsion of the eight parties. per recommendations of the crore. The replacement for former Tughlaqabad Supreme Court-appointed The body will receive an ini- CFO Santosh Rangnekar, who NEW DELHI: An ATM in Lodha panel. tial grant from the BCCI but resigned in November last southeast Delhi's Tughlaqabad The ICA has been desper- will have to raise money on its year, is also likely to be Extension was stolen by some Cong leaders ately seeking funds from the own in the long run. finalised. unidentified people, following Kerala court summons which a case has been detained near registered, police said on Saturday. Police received a call Prasad in defamation case BSY’s residence 17 people about the theft on Saturday PNS n BENGALURU morning following which senior PNS n THIRUVANANTHAPURAM who returned officers visited the scene of the Tharoor had in Several Karnataka Congress Jaishankar meets US crime. According to the police, A court here on Saturday sum- leaders, including its president some unidentified people came moned Union Law Minister December 2018 Dinesh Gundu Rao and leader from abroad in a four-wheeler a fled with the Ravi Shankar Prasad to appear filed a defamation of the opposition House Speaker Pelosi automated teller machine before it in a defamation case case against Siddaramaiah, were detained PNS n NEW DELHI ference. taken ill (ATM). A case has been filed by Congress leader and by the police here on Saturday, The Munich Security PNS n NEW DELHI registered at Govindpuri police Thiruvananthapuram MP Prasad for as they marched to besiege External Affairs Minister S Conference, being held here station and teams are working Shashi Tharoor. allegedly making Chief Minister B S Jaishankar on Saturday said from February 14-16, is the Seventeen people, out of a to identify and arrest of The Chief Judicial Magistrate derogatory Yediyurappas office to protest that US House Speaker Nancy world's leading forum for large number of passengers suspects, Deputy (CJM) took cognisance of the remarks in\ against the alleged misuse of Pelosi's "consistent support" to debate on international secu- who had arrived in Delhi Commissioner of Police complaint and asked the min- the police department by the India-US ties has always been rity policy. from China and other coro- (Southeast) R P Meena said, ister to appear before it on May Ravi Shankar Prasad connection with BJP government in the state. a great source of strength as he US President Donald navirus-affected countries adding CCTV footage were 2, Tharoor's lawyer told the his wife Sunanda Rao and Bangalore rural met her on the sidelines of the Trump and First Lady Melania before the screening at the being scanned to identify the media. Tharoor had in ed under Sections 308 and 498 Pushkar's death. MP D K Suresh tried to jump Munich Security Conference. Trump will pay a state visit to airport began around mid- accused. December 2018 filed a defama- A of the Indian Penal Code. the barricade erected by the Jaishankar arrived here on India on February 24 and 25 January, have been found tion case against Prasad for "The final report does not "spread an untrue, false and police to stop them, and march Friday for the prestigious secu- at the invitation of Prime symptomatic for the infection allegedly making derogatory state that the death of the scandalous imputation" against towards the Chief Ministers rity conference during which Minister Narendra Modi. In and hospitalised, officials Man on the run after remarks in\ connection with his deceased was a murder," him that he is a "murder case" residence, but were stopped he is expected to outline addition to New Delhi, Trump said. raping Dalit teenager wife Sunanda Pushkar's death. Tharoor had said accused and that he had been midway and detained. India's views on several issues will also visit Ahmedabad to Delhi health department Tharoor had earlier sent a The Thiruvananthapuram charge sheeted. The march, which began of global concern. address a joint public meeting officials have traced many of in UP's Bhadohi legal notice to Prasad, the min- MP and former Union minis- This was intended to "harm" from Gandhi statue on Race "Such a pleasure to catch up with Modi at a newly-built sta- such passengers. According BHADOHI (UP): A man escaped ister for Law Justice and IT, ter said that on October 28 his reputation and "malign" Course Road, led to a traffic with @SpeakerPelosi. Her con- dium. to data shared by the Delhi from a village after allegedly seeking an "unconditional apol- around 5.38 am, Prasad had him before the public "by inten- pile-up. sistent support to India- Trump on his maiden health department, till raping a Dalit teenager in Uttar ogy" for calling him a "murder posted a 2 minute 18 seconds tionally giving such false and State Congress had organ- US ties has always trip to India will meet February 13, over 5,700 such Pradesh's Bhadohi district, accused." video clip of his press confer- untrue statements, the colour of ised the protest over sedition been a great source the country's top passengers were approached police said on Saturday. The Tharoor has stated that the ence, along with certain "false, his office, he had said. case filed against a Bidar of strength," business leaders in after being informed by the incident happened in a village in investigation in the Pushkar untrue, malicious and highly "It is evident that the school and arrest of a parent Jaishankar tweet- New Delhi on Delhi airport authorities. Gopiganj area on Friday when case had been completed and defamatory statements on impugned post/tweet and the and the headmistress (now on ed. February 25, in a "As many as 4,707 passen- Mukesh Singh alias Ravindra the Delhi Police had filed a final Twitter." contents are solely intended to bail) for their alleged involve- Jaishankar on bid to push for gers were found asympto- took the girl to a pump set room report before the Additional Tharoor alleged that the malign and tarnish the reputa- ment in staging a drama por- Friday met US deeper trade and matic and advised for home in the fields and raped her there, Metropolitan Magistrate court, video had been posted to tion of the complainant," he traying Prime Minister ambassador to business relations isolation (self-quarantined). Circle Officer K Singh said. The in which he was charge sheet- defame him and thereby to stated. Narendra Modi in poor light the United between the two Seventeen patients were accused later fled from the spot in connection with the Nations Kelly Knight nations. found symptomatic and hos- threatening the girl of dire (Citizenship Amendment Act) Craft on the side- pitalised," a senior official of consequences, he said. An FIR and NRC (National Register of lines of the the Delhi health department has been registered and police Citizens). con- said. has launched a manhunt to Kejriwal calls arrest him. Cabinet ministers UP: Youth thrashed by for dinner meet Oppn parties in TN slam police woman for harassing PNS n NEW DELHI her on Valentine's Day A day ahead of taking oath as MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): A the Delhi chief minister for the action against anti-CAA protesters 25-year-old man was beaten up third time, AAP national con- PNS n CHENNAI this are unleashing lies and by a 23-year-old woman for venor Arvind Kejriwal has Goebbels like propaganda, but allegedly molesting her on called a dinner meeting of his Parties led by the DMK in that will not benefit them. Valentine's Day in Uttar Cabinet ministers to discuss a Tamil Nadu on Saturday lashed The people will also not believe Pradesh's Shamli district, roadmap for Delhi's develop- out at the police for alleged use them," he said. police said on Saturday. ment. According to party of force on anti-CAA protest- DMK President M K Stalin Gulbahar was handed over to Rare vintage automobile functionaries, Kejriwal will ers here and sought action said Friday's protests had been police at Thana Bhawan town in discuss with his ministers ini- against personnel involved in held in a peaceful manner and the district on Friday, they said. tiatives that need to be priori- it. sought to know why the police Police said a case was beauties at rally in Delhi tised and action items for With the government com- used force to disperse them. registered against the youth, Delhi government in the com- ing under opposition attack "Lathicharge was done who has been arrested. n According to a complaint PNS NEW DELHI ing three months. The meet- over the violence, the ruling unnecessarily on the peaceful lodged by the victim's family, At the Gurgaon ing will also focus on develop- AIADMK reaffirmed its com- people for no reason and this From 1930 Cadillac V-16 ing a roadmap to make Delhi mitment to the Muslim com- prompted people across the Gulbahar harassed the woman venue, other rare on the occasion of Valentine's Roadster from the US to a 1939 a global city, they said. Kejriwal munity and said "Goebbels state to take to the streets," Day. The woman resisted the Buick Roadmaster convertible beauties on will take oath as Delhi chief like propaganda" against it Stalin said in a statement. youth's attempts and thrashed sedan from Canada, besides a display include, minister along with his cabi- would not work. He said Friday had been him, according to police. bevy of other vintage four- net at 10 am on Sunday. The The city police appealed to Tamil Nadu Revenue Speaking to reporters in turned into a "black night" for wheeled beauties on Saturday Bikaner horse AAP won 62 seats in the 70- the public to not to share any Minister R B Udayakumar said Madurai, he said Chief the protesters by the police. rolled across the streets of cart, wedding member Delhi Assembly, "provocative" messages on the "Amma government" had Minister K Palaniswami and On Friday, an anti-CAA Delhi as part of a mega event palanquin and while the Bharatiya Janata social media in this connec- always accorded high priority his deputy O Panneerselvam protest by Muslims had turned MHRD acts on denial of to promote motoring heritage Party (BJP) bagged the tion, even as anti-CAA protests for the welfare of Muslims were "protecting the Muslims violent when a group of pro- PhD to whistleblower in the country. erstwhile remaining eight seats. The by members of the Muslim and saw to it that they were not like their children and family testers clashed with police prof's student More than 140 vintage cars, Maharaja Of Congress drew a blank for the community continued in dif- "even minutely affected" in members." here, leaving four personnel including eight from abroad, Gwalior's howdah. second consecutive time. ferent parts of the state. any way. "Those unable to stomach injured. NEW DELHI: The Human and 35 heritage bikes are par- Resource Development (HRD) ticipating in the ninth edition MK VI Freestone and Webb ministry has asked IIT of the two-day 21 Gun Salute from Germany; and 1959 Kharagpur to put before its International Vintage Car Rally Jaguar XK 150S, 1959 Alfa COVID 19 board of governors the issue & Concours d'Elegance. 2000, 1966 Ford Mustang, of denial of doctorate degree Owners of some of these Maserati 3500 GT to a student of whistleblower well-preserved cars from SpyderVignale from Belgium, Condition of 3 infected Indians improves Professor Rajeev Kumar, who Cadillac, Rolls Royce, Bentley organisers said. PNS n TOKYO de-boarding of all the Indians claimed "vindictive attitude" and Volkswagen and other The oldest car in the rally from the ship after the end of The embassy is in discussion with towards him on part of the manufacturers, took a ride has been showcased by indus- The condition of the three the quarantine period. the Japanese govt and the premier engineering institute, from the India Gate, where the trialist Gautam Singhania, who Indians infected with the novel "Happy to inform that health according to an RTI reply. event was flagged off by KTS has brought his 1903 Cadillac coronavirus on board the conditions of 3 Indians being ship management The move follows appeals by Tulsi, president HMCI and 1936 Rolls Royce. Yohan cruise ship moored off the treated for COVID-19 have company for the Kumar, who got posting at (Heritage Motoring Club of Poonawalla has also brought Japanese coast has improved improved and no new cases of disembarkation modalities the Jawaharlal Nehru India), to Karma Lake Lands in his few cars, including two and no new cases of infection infection of Indians on the University (JNU) after a Gurgaon. Rolls Royce beauties, and among the Indians on the ship," the embassy tweeted. and welfare of Indians, prolonged legal battle with IIT At the Gurgaon venue, other Ratan Tata''s brother Jimmy quarantined vessel have been The embassy is in discussion it said Kharagpur where he was posted earlier, and by his rare beauties on display Tata is showcasing 1967 Dodge reported, the Indian Embassy with the Japanese government student Mahesh Shirole to include, Bikaner horse cart, Charger, they said. in Japan said on Saturday. and the ship management the ministry. Citing Shirole's wedding palanquin and erst- "I have had the opportuni- A total of 138 Indians, company for the disembarka- petition, the HRD ministry in while Maharaja Of Gwalior's ty to observe some fascinating including 132 crew and 6 pas- tion modalities and welfare of a communiqué asked the howdah. vintage cars. These have been sengers, were among the 3,711 Indians, it said. registrar of IIT Kharagpur to The eight international vin- exquisitely restored and pre- people on board the quaran- "We have continued our The place the issue before the tage cars taking part in the served and the heritage of tined ship that arrived at the efforts with all of them for early ship was board of governors for a event include 1930 Cadillac V- vintage and classic cars are Japanese coast earlier this disembarkation of our nation- quarantined decision. The copy of the 16 Roadster and 1939 Buick being kept alive because of the month. Three Indians were als after the end of the quaran- after a passenger communiqué was received in Roadmaster Convertible commitment of the owners among the 218 people infect- tine period and subject to who de-boarded last response to an RTI query Sedan, Model 81C from the and those who work behind ed with COVID-19 on the favourable results of their tests month in Hong Kong was filed by Kumar. US; 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 the scenes in maintaining these ship. The Indian Embassy said for COVID - 19," an embassy found to be the carrier of the from Canada; 1951 Bentley beauties," Tulsi said. it was making efforts for early official told PTI on Saturday. COVID-19 on the ship. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16, 2020 money 06 CAPSULE ‘BUDGET UNLIKELY TO HAVE Global scenario not rosy, will impact MF sector: SEBI MUCH INFLATIONARY IMPACT’ PNS n KOLKATA PNS n NEW DELHI The ongoing tension between the US and China, which has Reserve Bank Governor Transmission been affecting the global trade, Shaktikanta Das on Saturday of rate cuts to will have its impact on the Auto dealers' said the budget proposals will emerging markets and will not not have much inflationary improve further spare the mutual fund (MF) body asks vehicle impact as the government has industry too, a Sebi official said makers to shift by and large remained within l on Saturday. the fiscal deficit roadmap set credit growth The amount of liquidity of NEW DELHI: Automobile under the FRBM Act. momentum gathering the US economy is being dealers' body on Saturday The Union Budget earlier pace: RBI chief sucked out as the Federal asked vehicle manufacturers this month raised the fiscal Reserve has been "withdrawing to shift wholesale despatches deficit target to 3.8 per cent of NEW DELHI: RBI Governor USD 660 billion per year", to BS-VI compliant vehicles the GDP for 2019-20, from the Shaktikanta Das said Sebi's whole-time member G. only, with the Supreme Court 3.3 per cent pegged earlier, due momentum is gathering pace Mahalingam said. refusing its request to extend on credit growth and expressed deadline for sale and to revenue shortage. "This will definitely have an "The direct inflationary hope that transmission of rate impact on the emerging mar- The amount of liquidity of the US economy registration of BS-IV vehicles cuts will improve further in the beyond April 1. The impact of any budget is fiscal Internally we are reviewing, we are analysing how kets and will not spare the MF is being sucked out as the Federal Reserve deficit number, when borrow- coming days. His comments industry. The global scenario is Federation of Automobile MPC framework has worked over the last 3.5 years. come against the backdrop of has been “withdrawing USD 660 billion per Dealers Associations (FADA) ing goes up, but the govern- not rosy," he said at a pro- ment has adhered to the prin- There is already an internal review process going on. concerns over growth of the gramme organised by Indian year”, Sebi's whole-time member said considering the long At the appropriate time if required we will have dialogue and economy, which has also downturn that has lasted well ciple of fiscal prudence. The Chamber of Commerce here. G Mahalingam said 'escape clause' under FRBM discussion with the government. At the moment, it is under registered spike in inflation and The official of the Securities over a year now and the slowdown in industrial current dynamic demand Act, the deficit number in the review within the RBI and Exchange Board of India current year as well as the next production. Addressing the said that liquidity is an impor- will not be there forever. It will funds as payment instruments situation, selling 100 per cent — SHAKTIKANTA DAS, RBI Governor media after RBI board meeting, of the BS-IV vehicles currently year are very much within the tant benchmark. "There could come down," he said. Asking in India in near future as it is parameters set as per FRBM which was also addressed by be credit or operational risk. whether the MF instruments done in some other countries. in stock with its members by Finance Minister Nirmala March 31 is a tough task. committee recommendations," initely positive impact on infla- cent in January mainly due to More risk management guide- are competitive as compared to He said that there is "a cred- Das said. He was talking to tion...The main reason for spike costlier food articles, particu- Sitharaman, Das said he does lines will be forthcoming as the bank deposits, he said, "Safety ibility issue" in the MF indus- "FADA, hence, appeals to all not agree that rate cut OEMs (original equipment reporters after the customary in inflation is because of food lary onion and potato. capital markets regulator will of the investments is equally try which can be addressed address of the finance minister inflation, mostly milk, fish, On inclusion of core infla- transmission is plateauing out. discuss on these issues," he said. important and this feature has through awareness drive. manufactures) to shift Transmission of rate cuts is completely to BS-VI vehicles to the central board of RBI post and various protein related tion in the monetary policy Mahalingam said prudent man- to be in-built." N S Venkatesh, chief execu- budget. The government has items. Core inflation has slight- framework, Das said, slowly and steadily improving agement is required for the sus- The MF industry should tive of the Association of for all wholesale despatches and it is expected to improve to dealers and stop further utilised 'escape clause' under ly edged up because of revision "Internally we are reviewing, we tainability of the mutual fund leverage techonologies and Mutual Funds in India said that the Fiscal Responsibility and of telecom tariffs," he said. are analysing how MPC frame- further, he said. "We do expect industry on a long-term basis. reach out to retail investors the growth of assets under billing of BS-IV vehicles with credit growth to pick up in immediate effect to dealers, Budget Management (FRBM) Retail inflation based on con- work has worked over the last "Sustainability is required. The beyond metro or tier-I cities. management (AUM) in the Act, which allows the Centre to sumer price index (CPI) soared 3.5 years. There is already an coming months," Das said, MF industry is growing at 21- Mahalingam ruled out the industry is expected to be flat thereby helping liquidation of adding that momentum is the current BS-IV inventory breach its fiscal deficit target by to a near six-year high of 7.59 internal review process going 22 per cent and this growth rate possibility of using mutual this fiscal. 0.5 percentage points at times per cent in January, surpassing on. At the appropriate time if gathering pace on this front. for a smoother transition to On Feb 6, the 6 member- BS-VI," FADA President of severe stress in the economy, the Reserve Bank of India's required we will have dialogue including periods of structur- comfort range primarily on and discussion with the govern- Monetary Policy Committee Ashish Kale said in a (MPC) headed by Das, for the statement. al change and when growth account of rising vegetable and ment. At the moment, it is ‘Total falls sharply. food prices. under review within the RBI." second meeting in a row, kept ‘TN budget will "The good part of the gov- This was the highest rate of Asked if the board considered repo rate unchanged at 5.15 transparency per cent but maintained the ernment borrowing is also inflation since May 2014, when payment of interim dividend to accommodative policy stance budgeted to come from small it came in at 8.33 per cent. the government, the governor give impetus to in Central Vista which implies it was biased in savings. Therefore, I don't see Similarly, wholesale prices- was non-committal and said if favour of cutting rate to boost revamp plans’ much of an inflationary impact. based inflation accelerated to a any decision is taken, it will be growth. Declining crude prices has def- 10-month high of 3.10 per made public. infrastructural growth’ PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n CHENNAI Amid concerns raised by Puravankara Q3 ‘Capital Trade body Confederation of architects and activists over Review of compliance terms Indian Industry (CII) on the Centre's revamp plan for net profit down 41% markets key Saturday said the budget pre- the Central Vista in Delhi, to Rs 16.10 cr sented by Tamil Nadu Deputy Union minister Hardeep to achieving Chief Minister O Singh Puri has said there had NEW DELHI: Realty firm to enable ease of doing biz Panneerselvam would give been "total transparency" in Puravankara Ltd has reported n The report is aimed at ensur- $5 tn economy’ impetus for the growth of the project and the architect a 41 per cent decline in its PNS NEW DELHI ing ease of trading by reviewing PNS n NEW DELHI infrastructure. chosen for the job had con- consolidated net profit at Rs Review of compliance obliga- all compliance requirements to CII Tamil Nadu state coun- plan to increase the subsidy for sulted multiple town plan- 16.10 crore for the quarter ended December. Its net profit tions required by market inter- trade in stock markets on the Indian capital market is cil chairman S Chandramohan the NEEDS (New ners and experts for it. He had stood at Rs 27.18 crore in mediaries and participants for basis of four criteria — address- robust and can play a crucial welcomed the budget, saying Entrepreneur-cum-Enterprise was responding to queries the year-ago period. The trading in stock markets will ing outdated and duplicate com- role in achieving USD 5 tril- it was a growth-oriented and Development Scheme) from reporters on Friday company's total income also help in enabling the ease of pliances, clarity on conflict lion economy by 2025, an inclusive one. (NEEDS)Scheme to Rs 50 over two petitions filed by fell to Rs 528.11 crore in the doing business in capital mar- compliances and bringing ratio- Minister of State for Finance "The budget will give impe- lakh would promote entrepre- activists in the Delhi High third quarter of the current kets, according to a report nale to compliance system. Anurag Thakur said on tus for infrastructural growth neurship, employment and Court and concerns raised by financial year from Rs 565.66 released on Saturday. It has been prepared after the Saturday. The exchanges and by significant allocation of Rs gowth. The various measures many other heritage and crore in the corresponding Currently, trading in stock finance ministry, through a brokerages are playing a cru- 15,850 crore towards road taken by the government on architecture experts on the period of the previous year, markets require market inter- communication to markets reg- cial role in capital formation projects which will spur skills training, Financial proposed revamp. the Bengaluru-based firm said mediaries and participants to ulator Sebi, advised to submit a in the country and there is a growth of several sectors," he Technology (FINTECH) "There has been total in a regulatory filing. During fulfil a number of compliance "comprehensive review of com- need to ensure that public said. Centre in Chenna would go a transparency in the project. the April-December 2019 requirements. pliance requirements" via faith in the capital market is He said the development of long way in retaining and Bimal Patel had held a meet- period, the realty firm's net The review of compliances opment, there is a scope for national exchanges and ANMI. not eroded due to scams and Ponneri Industrial Belt of enhancing the competitive- ing with editors and town profit increased to Rs 88 crore will reduce the cumbersome review and reconsideration of "The report marks the begin- frauds, the minister noted. Chennai-Bengaluru corridor ness of the state, he said. planner earlier, and after that as against Rs 75.57 crore a paper work for retail investors, several requirements that effec- ning of roll-out of a series of "In our journey to a USD and the Chennai-Tuticorin Panneerselvam who holds many others, and every other year ago. Total income in the encourage broader participation tively do not add significant reforms and is in accordance 5 trillion economy by 2025, industrial corridor was expect- the Finance portfolio present- town planner in town. Then first nine months of 2019-20 and democratise prosperity and value to the markets or market with the vision of Prime the role of capital markets will ed to give momentum in the ed the last full-fledged budget there was a meeting with rose to Rs 1,797.47 crore make Indian markets attractive participants," Association of Minister (Narendra Modi) to be paramount. Indian capital coming years. of the AIADMK government journalists later," the minis- from Rs 1,459.64 crore in the to global investors. National Exchanges Members bring about greater ease of markets are robust and deep He said the government's on Friday. ter said. corresponding period of the In addition, it will enable of India (ANMI) President doing business, which is now and stands at par with other previous year. market intermediaries to focus Vijay Bhushan said at the launch being extended to the capital global markets. It is our aim on serving customers and grow- of executive summary of markets. Review of compliance and constant effort to work ing their businesses and also Compliance Review Report will encourage participation towards deregulation of cap- help in unlocking the potential 2020. This was launched by from domestic and global ital market and ease of com- Govt closely monitoring firm value for listed companies. "Due Minister of State for Finance investors to trade on Indian cap- pliance for investors," Thakur to rapid innovation and devel- Anurag Thakur. ital market," Bhushan said. said. credit given by banks: FM PNS n NEW DELHI Environest JV with Biopipe of US The govt has allocated Rs 75,000 crore Airbus ‘deeply Finance Minister Nirmala for the PM-KISAN scheme for the next fiscal, PNS n CHENNAI unit. It will also enable easy Sitharaman on Saturday said regrets' US tariff According to maintenance, Mr. Senthil said. the government is monitoring which is same as the budget estimate for increase Tamil Nadu, India (NewsVoir) Mr Senthil Kumar, This STP is capable of deliver- farm credit given by banks in this fiscal but higher than revised estimate PARIS: Airbus said on Environest Global, promoted the company is ing nearly equal to potable rural areas, adding that she of Rs 54,370 crore Saturday it "deeply regrets" by a city based entrepreneur, adopting highly water which can be used for expects to meet the increased Washington's move to PK Senthil Kumar, an MBA efficient Turkish irrigation and cleaning pur- target of Rs 15 lakh crore for increase tariffs on its planes from U.K, has signed a mem- technology by poses. Targets Rs. 100 cr. the next fiscal. cated Rs 75,000 crore for the requirements to also meet imported into the United orandum of understanding to installing turnover. The government in Budget PM-KISAN scheme for the up with it. I am actually States from Europe. The form a joint venture with the Commenting on the scope 2020-21 has raised the farm next fiscal, which is same closely monitoring banks and U.S. based Biopipe Global pre-fabricated of business, Mr. Senthil Kumar loan disbursal target by 11 per as the budget estimate for this their extension of credit facil- decision to impose tariffs from indigenously March 18 "further escalates Corp, a wholly owned sub- said, "Environest had chalked cent to Rs 15 lakh crore for fiscal but higher than ity particularly to rural areas. assembled set trade tensions between the US sidiary of Lifequest World out a well laid plan to achieve the next fiscal and allocated revised estimate of So I think we'll be able to even in small area and the EU, thereby creating Corp to install patented onsite a business of Rs. 100 crore in Rs 1.6 lakh crore to imple- Rs 54,370 crore. meet that," she told reporters more instability for US airlines 100 per cent noiseless sludge the first 3 years by targeting ment various plans in agricul- "Credit limit has been after addressing the central that are already suffering from free and odour free sewage Kumar, the company is adopt- bled set even in small area. various institutions, indus- ture and allied sectors as it expanded. I am sure it is board of RBI here. a shortage of aircraft", the waste treatment plant (STP) by ing highly efficient Turkish This would enable the user to tries, hotels, hospitals, residen- chases the goal of doubling based on local ground level The farm credit target for European manufacturer said in various untapped users. technology by installing pre- avoid high cost installation of tial and Commercial com- farmers income by 2022. requirement...we expect the the current fiscal has been set a statement. According to Mr Senthil fabricated indigenously assem- RCC structures to place STP plexes and Labour camps." The government has allo- demand to grow and credit at Rs 13.5 lakh crore. ‘Trump's India visit will be delightful spectacle, utterly successful’ Death toll in China's coronavirus epidemic jumps to over 1,500 PNS n WASHINGTON Representatives). We might n One of the most prominent experts on India, get some progress on defense PNS BEIJING Corps. Among the deaths, President Donald Trump's sales, but that's uncertain too," 139 were in Hubei Province, upcoming visit to India will be Tellis, however, noted that at the moment, he Tellis noted. "Still, both the The death toll in China's novel two in Henan and one in a "delightful spectacle" and was unsure whether the trade disputes countries have done well coronavirus epidemic has Beijing and Chongqing "utterly successful" by many between the two countries will be resolved where defense cooperation is climbed to 1,523 with 143 new respectively, the commission measures, eminent American concerned under the Trump fatalities reported mostly from said. Another 2,277 new sus- experts on South Asia issues administration, which is more the worst-affected pected cases were have said. Trump along with ed to get a roaring welcome by between the two countries than can be said for many Hubei province while reported Friday, said the First Lady are scheduled to lakhs of people when he will be resolved. Senior gov- other US relationships with its the confirmed cases the commission. visit Ahmedabad and New arrives in Ahmedabad, ernment officials are tight allies. I expect this will further jumped to over Also on Friday, Delhi on February 24 and 25, Gujarat. He along with Prime lipped on this issue, except for deepen in the years ahead," he 66,000, health offi- 849 patients according to a White House Minister Narendra Modi are making comments in recent said in response to a question. cials said on became seriously announcement early this expected to deliver a historic past that the two countries are "Even if the visit then pro- Saturday. ill, while 1,373 week. speech in front of hundreds on the verge of a trade pack- duces only good optics, I'll The country's people were dis- This would be president's and thousands of people at the age or a mini trade deal. take it all the same if it Health Commission charged from hospital first bilateral visit in the third newly build Motera stadium, "Although the GOI strengthens Trump's percep- said it received reports of after recovery, state-run decade of 21st century and the largest cricket stadium of (Government of India) has tions of India as a friend. 2,641 new confirmed cases of Xinhua news agency reported. also the first after his acquit- the world. One of the most claimed that both sides are Given his mercurial personal- novel coronavirus infection The overall confirmed cases tal by the Senate in the prominent experts on India, close to a deal, I don't think ity and policies, that is not a and 143 deaths on Friday on the Chinese mainland has impeachment trial. "I think the cessful by many measures," a senior fellow at the Carnegie Tellis, however, noted that at there has been real progress — small achievement — and I from 31 provincial-level reached 66,492 by the end of Trump visit will be a delight- Ashley Tellis, who is Tata Endowment for International the moment, he was unsure certainly none that will satis- think PM Modi understands regions and the Xinjiang Friday, and 1,523 people have ful spectacle and utterly suc- Chair for Strategic Affairs and Peace, said. Trump is expect- whether the trade disputes fy USTR (US Trade that well," Tellis said. Production and Construction died of the disease, it said. 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HAAT’SHAAT’SHAAT’S OFFOFFOFF The 34th edition of Surajkund Mela comes to an end today, after 15 days of fun, food and unending entertainment. MUSBA HASHMI visits the fair to bring you untold stories of artisans and the hidden treasures that the festival has on offer o bid adieu to the chilling winters of Delhi reason but its not the sole one. I want people to and to give a warm welcome to the hot respect this art form. There are many people in my summer months to follow, the 34th edi- village who are sitting jobless because they are not tion of Surajkund Mela in Faridabad getting a platform to showcase their talent. We don’t always has a few surprises waiting for have any other option to eke a living,” Khan says. thoseT who visit the mela. Today, is the last day of However entertaining people is not everyone’s the 15-day long festival that was nothing short of cup of tea. There is a lot that Khan has to go through a power-packed fiesta. to make others happy. “I come across a lot of peo- From the Rajasthani folk dance to the mouth- ple who mock me. They ask me ‘why am I doing watering Rajasthani cuisine to the craft from this? Can’t I follow another profession?’ It hurts and Himachal Pradesh to souvenirs from Ghana and to sometimes I get angry but then I can’t do anything bamboo sofas made by local artisans, the festival since I want to carry on the legacy. I have to listen had it all. There was something for everyone to rel- to their taunts and behave as if I am deaf,” Khan ish and cherish. The festival is hosted by the tells you. Surajkund Mela Authority in collaboration with the Khan feels that mobiles are responsible for cer- Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture, tain people’s behaviour to some extent. “When my External Affairs, Department of Tourism, forefathers were into this business, people appre- Government of Haryana and Haryana Tourism ciated the art form. But nowadays its all about, hello, Corporation. The theme State of the festival this taking a selfie and bye. That’s it. People have no time year is Himachal Pradesh; last year it was to appreciate you. Some are kind enough to stop Maharashtra. and give us a reward while others just leave after The world’s largest international crafts fair has taking photos,” he explains. been drawing crowd in tens of thousands and this Though Khan has a lot of love and respect for was no different. One of the highlights among the the art he has made up his mind to not allow his flooded streets of the mela apart from the luxuri- children to take up the profession. “While I am all ous craft from all over the world was the behrupiya set to take this art to other States, I feel there is no brothers. With people lining-up to click selfies just money. While I am here entertaining people, I am like they do with B-town celebs if not more. The not sure whether my family back home has behrupiyas stood calm and patiently posed for the enough money to buy food. It is discouraging to photos. Among all the behrupiya brothers, the one see that no one is bothered about taking the craft who drew the most attention was the djinn ahead. My children are currently studying. I or the genie. have already told them to do whatever they Naushad Khan, the 32-year-old Edible cutlery want but not follow our footsteps. I don’t from the community based out of want to see them suffer since a village in Rajasthan is carry- I don’t see any future for ing forward his forefathers’ lega- this craft in the future,” cy. He has been visiting the mela Khan, who has done for several years now. theatre and taken part “I have been into this pro- in Ramleela events in fession all my life. It is a skill his home State, tells Naushad Khan disguised as a genie passed down to me by you. my forefathers. This is a Another gem Everything went smoothly. But then I decided to process tells you. craft that we live for. As hiding a few shops check where these glasses went after use. I found, This is not all. The next product on cards is a far as my visit to the is edible kitchen- that people generally preferred to have their drink water bottle. “We will soon come up with an edi- mela is concerned it is ware. Yes, you read THE REASON WHY I in cars and throw the glasses away. After a few days, ble water bottle. The name has not yet been finalised because of the Haryana that right. Plates, AM HERE IS I WANTED we got to know that mice would carry them to their but we are planning to call it Power Bottle,” Sahil tourism board. They have spoons, bowls and burrows and eat them,” he tells you. tells you. called me and my five brothers, who are glasses that can be eaten! TO SHOWCASE THE To begin with, most people including his broth- Adding to the charm of the festival was an disguised as Lord Krishana, joker, Brainchild of Delhi-based environ- CULTURE OF ARMENIA. er, Sahil, would laugh at his business idea. But he Armenian souvenir shop in the Foreign Shops sec- dacoit, genie and a monkey, here,” the ment conscious Puneet Dutta, Attaware is too came on board. “Initially, he used to laugh at tion. Cute handmade necklaces, woolen scarfs and well-built Khan tells you. offering edible kitchenware that is easy to dis- WE HAVE RECEIVED A my idea. He used to make fun of me by saying ‘pehle bags, wall hangings and fairy dolls are a cherry on Dressed in a black gown paired up with an pose and is environment friendly. WARM WELCOME Puneet suit pehan kar flights mein jata thha ab dekho the cake. orange pyjama, face painted with purple-pinkish “I was working as a global recruitment man- kaha atte ki boriyan lata rehta hai.’ I used to keep Maral Sheuhmelian Berberian, a Syrian- colour with silver highlights, messy hair, wearing ager for a software firm and had to travel frequently. FROM THE PEOPLE quiet but once the brand was launched he too Armenian, who visited the festival for the first time devil’s horns and necklaces made of both big and I always wanted to do something for the environ- HERE AND I ALREADY accepted the fact that whatever I was doing was did everything possible to make her shop look one small beads, there was something eye-catching in ment. One day, while I was crossing River Yamuna, good,” he says. of the cutest among all the chock-a-block shops with Khan’s appearance. On closer inspection, one will I noticed a long stretch of some white things float- HAVE MADE A LOT OF Since its launch the brand has sold 35,000 sam- variety of stuff. notice his deep yellow eyes. Not that Khan drinks ing in the black water. I went closer and to my hor- FRIENDS IN INDIA. THE ples. “Yes, the samples are not free. People have to “The reason why I am here is I wanted to show- or smokes, it is a part and parcel of his profession. ror it was thermacol plates. I was disappointed to buy them. The response that we have received from case the culture of Armenia. We have received a A reaction of wearing paint on his face for too long. see how we are spoiling the Nature. I was travel- ONE THING THAT I our customers is overwhelming. Even the vendors warm welcome from the people here and I already “I wear the costume for about eight to 10 hours ling to Vrindavan back then. Once I entered the at the Surajkund Mela have been kind enough to have made a lot of friends in India. The one thing a day. It takes me three hours to disguise myself as city, I saw a man holding a puri in his hands with LIKED THE MOST IS agree to sell our products,” he says. that I liked the most is the kind nature of the peo- different characters. It is not an easy task. There are sabzi on top of that. I realised that there was no ther- THE KIND NATURE OF The edible kitchenware is an answer to many ple,” she tells you. All the designs on the shop have certain challenges that we go through daily. Like macol or plastic plates required. That’s when the idea problems. It not only helps in reducing waste as it been handcrafted by Maral. “I loved designing since whenever I put paint on my face my eyes turn yel- hit me to come up with something that leaves no THE PEOPLE is completely bio-degradable, it also helps in sav- I was a child. I had seen my mother and grand- low. It is due to an allergic reaction. As soon as I residue — Attaware — a brand that offers cutlery — MARAL S BERBERIAN ing water that is used for washing dishes, provides mother doing this and wondered how they were able will remove it, they will get back to normal. Not only made of atta and gur,” Dutta tells you. employment opportunities and offers food to all liv- to design their thoughts so beautifully. I wanted to the eyes but my skin too had to pay the price. It was in 2013 when he started to play with ideas ing beings. One can eat it too! do the same. Now, its more like a passion,” she tells Though the paint is home-made but still it affects and a bowl was the first thing that he made. Dutta “Through this start-up we are able to give you. the skin,” he says. then went on making plates, spoons and glasses. The employment to around 1,100 widows from Delhi- The delicious food that the mela has on offer Coming from the behrupiya community who brand was launched in August last year. NCR and Mathura. The work they do can never be definitely needs a special mention. However, many have been into the profession for several centuries, “It took me several years to do the research replaced with machinery. The women need to check shopkeepers felt that the year was not as good for there is no alternative for Khan but to earn a liv- before I came out with the products. Then I went the texture and the quality of the dough before the them as it used to be but having said that if you have ing from this. for the trials. I did lot of lab tests. But I was not sat- final product is moulded. If the texture is not cor- a keen eye for art and culture and want to see the “My purpose of visiting these fairs is to bring isfied. I wanted to note its practical applicability. I rect it will fluff up like a roti. Also, our products heritage of the country of for that matter other coun- the behrupiya art to light. I want the art to be recog- approached a pub in Gurugram and asked them if are completely safe and hygienic. Atta and gur are tries, Surajkund Mela makes for a must visit place. nised by the people. I love entertaining people and they would sell their drinks in our edible made glass- baked at very high temperatures; this kills the If you have missed it this time, don’t forget to add making them happy. Of course, money is another es. They agreed and the response was positive. germs,” Sahil, who doesn’t want to disclose the whole it in your bucket list for next year. sunday magazine KARMA, WHEN PROPERLY UNDERSTOOD, IS JUST THE MECHANICS THROUGH WHICH tarot 08 CONSCIOUSNESS MANIFESTS — DEEPAK CHOPRA Vijayawada, February 16, 2020

YOUR WEEK AHEAD MADHU KOTIYA

ARIES March 21-April 19 LEO July 23-Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21

This week your health will be good. Be careful with You will be in the pink of health this week. Trust your The health would be good this week, but be careful while your physical activities. Those suffering from health instincts as you are in a very psychic and intuitive phase exercising as an injury is foreseen. On the work front, problems will recover soon. Keep a positive mindset of your life. On the career front, you are full of new ideas. you will be very professional and follow company and things will come easily to you. At work, your flair Your mind will be very active and alert. Share what is on policies to the ‘T’. Travel due to business commitments is will help you distance yourself from negativities and your mind with your peers and colleagues. Fine-tune your on the cards. On this trip, you are likely to make new you will feel more optimistic than usual. You will obtain goals and make clear plans, and strategy to attain your friends and admirers. Dedication towards the task is the confidence you've always dreamt of. New goals. This is a good time to discuss your plans with important, but overstressing yourself may prove opportunities will come your way. Some of you will others because you will get good feedback and support. counterproductive. Do not hesitate to reach out to choose to leave a job that is no longer productive for You are likely to become a victim of confusion that will someone and ask for help. In your love life, the week you. Those looking for promotion may get good news. lead to insecurity. But the situation will clear out indicates love, harmony and friendship. This is a good It is a great time to socialise. You are likely to have an eventually and the bad time shall pass. Romance is time to relax and have fun with the loved ones. Your open and honest communication with your partner. The blooming this week. This is the right time to take your loving and receptive mood will make you popular. This is discussions you have now will be beneficial for the relationship to the next level. Singles may have to wait for a good time for dating because your charm and beauty future. some more time. will attract genuine and honest love.

Lucky number 20 Lucky number 25 Lucky number 19 Lucky colour White Lucky colour Brown Lucky colour Purple Lucky day Friday Lucky day Sunday Lucky day Tuesday

TAURUS April 20-May 20 VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19

This week your health is satisfactory. Those dealing with Health is good this week. Those of you dealing with This week your health will be at its best. Despite your health issues, should look for the root cause and work on existing issues are likely to recover soon. This week hectic schedule, you will take time out to relax and enjoy it. Ignoring health can lead to some serious problems in brings out quick thinking and persuasive communication leisure time. Those suffering from health issues will find the future. Discuss your health condition with others, you style in you. Hence, it is an apt time for debating and their way to recovery. The quality of your work will be may find a solution to it. There is a very positive new public speaking. You can expect approving reactions and noticed and hard work appreciated by those around you. beginning in your career. Those who had a difficult time assistance from others. The nature of your Continue with the good work as you are on the right lately, know that things will likely get better very soon. communication makes it a perfect time to defend track. For investments, luck will be in your favour. The new possibilities will increase your chances of yourself. Those in academics, this is a good time for Property dealings are likely to be resolved. On the making new discoveries and attracting new admirers. In taking exams. Good concentration and attention to detail personal front, this is a great time to relax with the loved a relationship, you will probably want to nurture and means fewer chances of making mistakes. This is also a ones or party with friends. Your loving mood will make protect your partner. Most of all you will want to cuddle good time for taking important decisions and cracking you more sexually attractive than usual. Studies and and express your love and affection to your partner. Stay business deals. Your relationship will be a little disturbed exams should go well, especially in technical areas like positive and maintain open communication with your this week. You should maintain two-way communication the sciences, computers and mathematics. Some of you partner. Bonding with family is on the cards. with your partner to avoid any misunderstandings. may take your partner to an exotic location.

Lucky number 15 Lucky number 21 Lucky number 18 Lucky colour Grey Lucky colour Pink Lucky colour Black Lucky day Tuesday Lucky day Wednesday Lucky day Saturday

GEMINI May 21-June 20 LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18

Your health looks good this week. It is best to avoid Your emotional wellbeing will decide your health condition All is good on the health front. You will be able to ego conflicts and retreat to a safe place where you can this week. Therefore, it is important to assess how you are revive the inner childlike energy and be active develop your creative and spiritual side. You will be feeling about things/others. It is important to channelise throughout. Things are looking good on the smart and optimistic at work and will be able to your energy in the right direction and you will find yourself professional front as well. Luck will be in your favour complete all your pending tasks. Some interesting in the pink of health. In your professional life, you are fairly and you will be able to fulfill your long term ambition. opportunities are on the cards. Wait for a news on the clear about your goals and know what you have to do to Whatever you put your mind to should lead to lasting domestic front will leave you frustrated. On the achieve them. A stimulating time with heaps of results and achievements. People around will look up relationship front, everything is good. You will be in opportunities puts your determination and ambition at a to you for sound advice. With so much going around, harmony in your relationships and will have a greater higher level. Business dealings and negotiations are you need to have a profound vision and careful ability to express your love and affection towards your favoured, especially for long-term investments and real analysis of all the plans and strategies which will help partner. Travelling to far off destination to meet estate. Relationship wise, a sharp focus on a close you move towards success. Your love life will benefit someone is on the cards. Those considering relationship is indicated. Be sensitive and passionate from extra charisma and intellectual attractiveness. You investments, think and discuss with experts before towards your partner. Singles, this is a good time to may find yourself taking care of family matters such as making any decisions. mingle! insurances and wills.

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Your health will be satisfactory this week. It is highly Your health looks good, but still, you need to be careful. Your health will be good this week. Keep up with your advisable to follow your daily exercise or yoga routine. If you are facing some health issues, then you don’t meditation and yoga routine, as it will keep your mind Start now if you have not yet started following one. worry as things will get a lot better. On the career front, fresh and connected to the soul. Those who are dealing You will feel driven to succeed at something with your your innovative spirit will help you widen your horizons with health problems are advised to take things seriously strong sense of purpose. Despite the courage you and reach new goals. You can expect exciting news and and take proper medication. Your ability of quick thinking reflect, you will face some challenges. Career-wise, stimulating conversations with senior authorities which will make this week an apt period to prepare a long term you will finish a lot of work in short time. Financial will lead to a wise business deal. Some of you are plan on the career front. Networking with some promising situation is not good, so you should avoid expected to face competition at work. Maintain a healthy contacts will allow you to grow professionally. You will overspending. You will be more emotional and work environment. Try to keep a close eye as someone have increased mental energy and concentration, and this sensitive than normal. This is the time to talk about will try to frame you at work. This is a good time for will help you succeed in studies or researches. This week your relationship issues because you will be in touch relationships. You may have an enjoyable time going to luck is in your favour, so, don’t worry about taking risks. with your true feelings. You will generally know how parties, places of relaxation and entertainment. New In relationship, life will be satisfactory and you may people are feeling and will be more sympathetic and friendships may be forged or a significant new romance expect some exciting news. Try spending quality time with nurturing than usual. Listen to your inner voice. may begin. your family.

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ASTROTURF You can write your life anew BHARAT BHUSHAN PADMADEO the callings of life with ease and comfort. direct her energies towards unproductive Having known thus, we could make a ends. Afflicted Neptune in the 2nd icking up threads from the previ- results. Evil minded choices would obvi- conscientious choice to make amends accounts for her indiscrete statements ous issue, let us now look at the ously make us subject to pains and suf- with the help of educative inputs. Here that may offend others. All the more, Ppremise on which destiny is ferings. Bear in mind; all that we do, comes the role of ‘patra’— personality because she is undiplomatic and tactless formed. That will make it clear whether good or bad, gets imprinted in the inner orientation of a being — out of the three as her lagna sign Sagittarius implies. we are bound by its indications or that it realms of our mind in the form of variables referred to in the previous The positives in her are no less. leaves scope for making amends through thought-seeds, respectively carrying pos- issue. To sum up, should we become Intelligence signifying Mercury conjunct conscious efforts. Remember, unlike itive and negative connotations. As and aware of our own self, we could write wisdom-oriented Jupiter implies that if other species that are fully bound by when situations arising in life offer anew our personality trends, which in she is given the right exposure, she may their predefined nature, and with no ground suited to store memory imprints, turn, may reorient the future course of quickly acquire knowledge with clarity. scope for making any exception, human they come into play. Evidently, the char- our life. The paradox, however, is that The Sun aligned so well to Saturn brings beings enjoy the privilege to guide their acter and content of the karmic imprints seldom do we remain conscious about in the strength of character. So, once she actions by choice and discrimination. in play would set the terms of experi- the need to strive sufficiently to improve develops awareness, she could promptly But whenever there is a choice, the prob- ences we become due for. To sum up, it our own lot. And when we fail, instead put them to use. All that is needed is to ability of its use and misuse remains is our choice option that sets the terms of owning one’s failures, we try to cover exploit her positives. But you need to equal. And there is nothing like a free of our future Karma, what in common it up by taking refuge in fate. seek the services of a good counsellor, lunch in this world. So, we have to bear parlance we call destiny. Let us now have a look at astrological who may help bring about the desired with the consequences of right or wrong It needs to be appreciated here that pointers to your child’s habit tendencies. change. On your part, engage her with choices we make in life. We, thus, get choice option, if prudently used, does The fiery Sun is ill-disposed off to anoth- sense of love. In terms of time frame, trapped into a circuitous web of cause- also enjoin upon us with the capacity to er fiery planet Mars, makes her impul- progressed Sun begins to close up with effect chain that runs in succession, make amends through conscious efforts. sive, aggressive, and argumentative. benevolent Jupiter beginning the 16th often stretching on the next birth cycle, Bear in mind; we are armed with the Moon opposite Uranus makes her year. Given the right efforts, she may usually difficult to exit. In this scheme of exclusive privilege of the faculty of dis- unconventional, careless, unstable, hav- show marked improvement in a year’s things, the doings and undoing in the criminate intelligence. Applying this pre- ing a mercurial temperament. Mars time thereafter. past lead to what we encounter this rogative, we could evaluate and judge placed adverse to mischievous Neptune moment, which in turn, serves as things in the right perspective and pick makes her self-deluding and addictive. The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant ground on which future takes off. This is up the right lead. Not simply that, it Also, it makes her vulnerable to develop and spiritual counsellor. Write to him at the premise on which our Karma cycle could also help us self-reflect upon our inferiority complex. Venus opposite G-102, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony, stands. mind-trends, and dispassionately identi- Mars, and also placed adverse to New Delhi-110 025 For all the good and well-intended fy and acknowledge inherent fault lines. Neptune makes her vulnerable to get into Tel: 91-11-49848475/9818037273 choices, we make, may offer beneficial These infirmities won’t let us negotiate bad company. She may unmindfully mis- Email: [email protected]

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Sustainability and SDGs are not only for the national policies to reflect, it is a combined responsibility for all of us, writes SOMNATH DEBNATH, as he lists out the tasks before us SUSTAINABILITYSUSTAINABILITY GOALSGOALS 20202020 ustainability or sustainable develop- considering the tradition of atomism and largely outdated skills that the education system ing operations and holding. ment, used interchangeably at times, is a deductive reasoning (a part representing the is churning out and challenging the industry While crime against women and children much abused phrase today as much as whole) that has been central to it. and its limited resources. I believe, our mindset should be dealt with iron hands, laxity in our the need of the hour. Although sustain- On the contrary, eastern wisdom has prac- towards education needs to move from numbers law and order system also reflects the bias that able development as a way of life res- ticed the art and philosophy of caring, sharing (like highest pay package received by a student, half of the population is facing. This would not Sonates with everyone, and should be a desired and nurturing all life-forms for long, including number of engineers or doctors, number of only need women to come forward and fight for state of our existence, its enactment in any form the non-living world, but has less to offer in this grade A+ universities) to skill augmentation their own rights, those in power and influencing is hardly a force at present to shape economic, regard. The onslaught of industrialisation and (like new innovations and patents, research positions whether in homes, offices, institutions, regional or national policies, let alone the fabric materialistic well-being could be the reason for potential of students, new areas of learning) and and establishments need to cultivate the mindset of our daily lives. However, few exceptions are this debacle that overshadowed the wisdom of potential future capacity (number of start-ups, and practices to improve understanding and shining examples that include efforts of coun- eastern philosophies as well, more in favour of industrial patents, business plans or new seed sensitivity towards gender equality. Similarly, tries like Germany and the Netherlands who pragmatism, ensuring current form of develop- capital received). This also means enabling a educational institutions like schools and colleges have taken a radical view towards implementing ment as the only one to pursue, even when the reward system that does not place a premium can address this through innovative ideas like it at national level and ensuring progress of their toxicity in its current form has been profound, on one form of learning over others, and pro- removing gender specific dress codes, promot- countries in the right directions. to leave social and environmental externalities mote “meritocracy, with heart”. ing gender-neutral attires, and delink subject Globally, nations have committed to the for us to pay, now or in future. Surprisingly, In terms of primary and secondary educa- choices with gender preferences. However, it is a Sustainable Development Goals (or SDGs in nomads and aboriginals for centuries have lived tion system should not be viewed by allocation long way from home as it stands today. short) set by United Nations in 2015 to be in harmony with nature and supported suste- of funds in national budget (which is anyway achieved by 2030, ratified through UN resolu- nance, without the sophisticated knowledge that lower than suggested 6% of GDP by Niti lean water and sanitation (SDG 6) is tion 70/1, it has hardly influenced national pri- modern societies and economies have claimed Aayog), but as an investment towards building another goal that requires infrastructure orities in the recent past. Most of the countries to be essential to become civilised, yet it is the an ecosystem that scales and contributes to Cdevelopment as well as changes in our are consistently pursuing current model of latter that has led to the precarious situation that other SDGs, like alleviating social discrimina- attitude. Over the past ten years, allocation of development (business-as-usual) to improve the we are in today. tion by bringing children of all social strata funds by the Ministry of Drinking Water and lives of their citizenry. Whether that has together. Such a system would allow children to Sanitation has seen an annual average increase improved the situation in general, is a debated DGs sensitise us to strive for pursuing learn from each other and appreciate diversity, of 9%, whereas budgetary allocation to rural topic. Data shows deteriorating environmental national policies to target for a societal and pursue a field of study of their own choice. programmes has seen shifts like Swachh Bharat and social divergences and trends. From long Sfootprint that is less challenging and more Establishing a school system that is founded on Mission-Gramin that has half of the cumulative rainy season in India, heat wave in Europe and inclusive. It has overall 17 goals, first six of the principles of building social equity and sanction funds still to be released as on Oct snow in Mexico, unpredictable weather patterns which target eradicating social evils like poverty impartial learning would require us to change 2019. Change in mindset and governmental in 2018-19 and environmental uncertainties are and hunger, promote health and well-being, our model of schooling from the presently out- actions on open defecation has led to around becoming a norm now. quality education, gender equality, and clean dated Macaulay system to the one that has best 80% of households having a toilet, 37% of Similarly widened income gaps and devel- water and sanitation facilities. Goals seven elements of modern thinking as well as those of households in rural areas are using improved opment patterns between the first and third through twelve relates to economic challenges Indian traditions and wisdom. Here the role of sanitation facility, and 72% of 5,93,731villages world countries and social challenges like geno- that the prevailing economic and industrial teachers needs to be redefined as well. For have been verified as open defecation free. cide, human trafficking, war, religious fanati- mindset and encourages countries to work example, teachers can be drafted into the system Niti Aayog dashboard for this SDG shows a cism, loss of natural resources and biodiversity, towards providing clean and affordable energy, from other jobs and professions. One idea could score of 88 (on all India basis) and considered as poverty and hunger have remained a persisting decent work and economic growth, industry SDGS SENSITISE US TO be to reserve the teaching jobs primarily for green. Statistics is one side of the story; equi- challenge. Political commitments of sovereign and infrastructure improvements, reducing STRIVE FOR PURSUING experienced and senior citizens and fill the gap tability is the challenge here. One of the learning governments have swung to appease the popular social inequalities, promoting sustainable cities, of 45% of shortfall of teachers as reported in that can be transferred from the developed views and public sentiments, but we fail to and responsible production and consumption. NATIONAL POLICIES TO 2018-19. This will help students benefit from the countries is to offload the sanitation facility to recognise that at the end it would be us — Next set of four goals relate to environmen- TARGET FOR A SOCIETAL vast experiences of their teachers, and teachers the restaurants, eating joints, malls, shopping humans, the life sustaining capacity of Mother tal activism that encourages nations to move FOOTPRINT THAT IS can have a life filled with the love of their stu- complexes, businesses that serve any kind of Earth, and our future — which would be paying towards climate action, improve marine life, bio- dents. This could also lower the cost of educa- food, or to promote more shared markets which the price for our common ignorance. and eco-diversity, and promote eco-justice. The LESS CHALLENGING AND tion, where learning can be more fun-filled and would improve the facility outreach forcing its Contemporary development agendas of last one is the international cooperation needed MORE INCLUSIVE. IT HAS quality intensive, and wisdom of life would get a upkeep as well, which today is dependent on the governments do not concern us individually and to promote policies and measures supporting OVERALL 17 GOALS, chance to shape the heroics of youth. puny public support and local administration. remained a national choice, left to the elected sustainable development. Having said that, we FIRST SIX OF WHICH So far as drinking water is concerned, a few representatives, while we believed that the would agree that grouping these goals in labeled uality education and learning is directly points merit attention. impacts of our collective choices can be consid- buckets would be incorrect, as by nature these TARGET ERADICATING related to the goal of establishing gender For example, infrastructural arrangements ered in isolation. Challenges like participating in goals are sprawling, cutting across domains and SOCIAL EVILS LIKE Qequality (SDG 5), which is a challenge are needed to handle gray water, recycling globalisation, trade barriers, inflow of migrants generic in nature. In addition, interdependency POVERTY AND HUNGER, for India and if we follow the social practices mechanisms, and forcing the industries to or refugees, participating in regional wars and across the goals cannot be avoided. So, instead PROMOTE HEALTH AND that shows considerable gap from our belief sys- reduce dependency of fresh water. Similarly, other crises shaped our views through news of debating the hierarchy of order in which tems. Niti Aayog dashboard shows this in red controlled discharge of untreated water and headlines and public debates. these can be addressed, urgency of the situation WELL-BEING, QUALITY zone with composite score of 42. Now, specific ground water recharging should be mandated In contrast, sustainability and SDGs are not warrants that we can start anywhere. EDUCATION, GENDER redressal for the challenge through government and practiced. Dwellings in cities should be only for the national policies to reflect, it is a We start with the education (SDG 4), EQUALITY, AND CLEAN machinery would be limited to legal remedia- enforced for mandatory rain water harvesting, combined responsibility for all of us. Quality education is not always about develop- WATER AND SANITATION tion, whereas working to improve social cus- recycling water, and using gray water. While our Sustainability, at its core, changes our worldview ing Institutes of higher learning like IITs, IIMs, toms and practices would be with society. Data government has worked to bring Ganges river to towards appreciating the interconnectedness of or Universities; it is enabling an ecosystem that FACILITIES points to the skewed social practices with nearly normalcy, this should immediately be taken up our choices and encourages us to be holistic in is accessible to everyone (60 million Indians are half of the population remaining marginalised. for all rivers and improve their water quality. our approach. This is something we — the deprived of access, according to RTE forum) For example, sex ratio in 2019 averaged at 896 Similarly, connected reservoir system that was human societies — are learning for the first time and supports students and learners to pursue (female per ‘000 males) pan India, males earn- once a pronounced method to connect different where the impacts of our actions and decision learning path of their own choice. Moreover, our ing 25% higher than females, staggering 33% of rivers and exhausted due to commercial go beyond the walls of our isolated existence challenge is not only that of skill mismatch married women aged 15-49 experiencing exploitation, should be reversed and revitalised. and permeate the very fabric of life and shape (nearly 6 million people as of 2019 enrolled and spousal violence at least once, 60% crimes our existence. This is challenging even for the awaiting for skill upgrade under Skill India mis- against girl children as against all children, 18% western theories and ideologies to connect to, sion), it also reflects on a factory production of female labour participation rate, only 14% own- >> p10 sunday magazine A GREAT HALLMARK OF MENTAL WELLNESS IS THE ABILITY TO BE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT, FULLY AND WITH spirituality 10 NO THOUGHTS OF BEING ELSEWHERE — WAYNE DYER Vijayawada, February 16, 2020

HIDDENSOULS WAYS TO STAYING HEALTHY PRAMOD PATHAK Lifestyle plays a big role in our health. Research shows that meditation and vegetarian Gandhi diet are two proactive ways of increasing our wellness, says SANT RAJINDER SINGH the risk of many diseases such as stroke, lives on heart attack, diabetes, digestive disor- ders, and even some cancers, among other illnesses. By cutting out meat, and even fish, fowl, and eggs we can reduce the risk of many ailments. Vegetarianism also benefits our state of mind and spiritual well-being. Think of the state of the animals when slaughtered. Hormones of fear and stress run through them at the time of their captivity and slaughter. It has been said that we are what we eat. All that was a part of the animal becomes part of us when we eat it. This means we are ingesting their fear and panic hor- he idea of putting Gandhi on the Budget cover page mones, which can contribute to our by Kerala Government may have many connotations, own state of fear and anxiety when it Tbut one thing can certainly be said. More than seven becomes a part of our body. decades after his death, Gandhi refuses to die. Some may We also are taking into our body find fault with Gandhi’s ways, some may make uncharita- anything the animal ate. For example, ble remarks against him and some may move the Supreme antibiotics fed to the animal become Court to direct the government to confer Bharat Ratna on part of us, and if we have too much it Gandhi. Either way, Gandhi lives on. Evaluating Gandhi is can cause bacteria to become antibiot- a tall order. It is better to try and understand him. The beau- ic-resistant. If animals are fed hor- ty of Gandhi’s personality is that even his sworn detractors mones to make them grow faster, they realise that you cannot negate Gandhi. As a course instruc- too become a part of us which can lead tor teaching Business Ethics to management students for to problems because now those hor- over two decades, I have found Gandhi fitting in the cur- mones are in our body. We also are tak- riculum even without a mention of the name. The same is ing into our body any diseases that the true for the Ethics course for the Indian Administrative animal may have contracted. Services. There cannot be a course on Ethics without Gandhi. There are moral benefits to a veg- There was a time when Gandhian thought was a part of the etarian diet. Most cultures believe in curriculum for the civil services. Even if it is not so today, the law that “thou shalt not kill.” Gandhi’s ideas remain the essence of the course. The things There is a recognition in many cultures Gandhi stood for are difficult to capture in a piece or even that even animals have a soul in them. a volume and naturally people find it difficult to understand ach of us has the power These words really are a precursor for related mental disorders. Through Thus, when we take the life of a crea- him. The Ahimsa centre at California State Polytechnic within us to create a health- a healthy lifestyle. Being still is anoth- meditation we can keep a calm and ture, we are taking the life of a being University in Pomona, US has been actively pursuing ier way of life. The choices we er word for meditation. peaceful mind to help us lead happi- who has a soul in it. Those who ascribe Gandhian ideals ever since it was established in 2004. It is make today impact our phys- When we meditate, we slow our er lives. to a spiritual way of life and meditate rather strange that Gandhi is less researched in his own coun- ical, mental, and spiritual heart rate and breathing to a point Meditation also helps us develop have even witnessed that the same try. One opinion that is often expressed to describe healthE tomorrow, whether months or where we are calm. When we are agi- concentration. When we are stressed Light of the Divine in us also shines in Gandhi’s views are that they are too idealistic to be prac- years from now. Our choices also tated and upset, the body produces out our performance level is not as high all other human beings and all crea- ticed. Nothing can be further from truth. Gandhi was a prac- impact our family. What we choose fight or flight hormones such as cor- MEDITATION as we need it to be. When we concen- tures. Thus, a thread of divine connec- tical idealist. Those trying to dismiss him as impractical are today regarding the care of our body, tisol and adrenaline which may be use- HELPS US BE trate we can get better grades, which tion knits all life together. simply trying to negate the truth. Even if Gandhi’s ideas were mind, and spirit will determine what ful when in danger to help us defend reduces our stress as students. Our Today, there are numerous deli- too ideal, the point is that there is little sense in setting a our future health will be. ourselves or run, but not when sim- CALM, AND IN A stress as employees or professionals is cious and nutritious vegetarian, plant- wrong benchmark in the name of practicality. Lest we for- Medical research points at two ple problems of life upset us. We do not RELAXED STATE SO reduced because we can perform bet- based foods that we can eat. Besides a get, at the turn of the millennium two decades ago editors ways by which we can increase our need cortisol and adrenaline to kick in ter at work. growing number of vegetarian restau- of several globally reputed periodicals asked historians to wellness. One is meditation and the when our spouse or children leave the THAT WE CAN How can we prove the spiritual rants, most restaurants now offer a rank the greatest leader of the twentieth century. Gandhi’s other is a vegetarian diet. Meditation toothpaste cap off or someone cuts us WARD OFF THE benefits of being still and meditating? wider variety of vegetarian dishes. name figured at the top. In Gandhi they found the right lead- helps us increase our health and well- off on the highway. We have been so This is one area where meditation fits Mainstream supermarkets have many ership qualities. Isn’t it fallacious that you know what is right being physically, mentally, and spiritu- conditioned to becoming upset about EFFECTS OF DAILY the scientific model. It is based on vegetarian options for customers. Even and advocate what is wrong? The debate on Gandhi often ally. It keeps our body and mind calm things that are not life-threatening that LIFE CHALLENGES. experimentation leading to proof. places where it was hard to get vege- veers around wrong points. Gandhi was a votary of values and reduces our chances of contract- we produce stress hormones that Those who have tried the experiment tarian foods, such as school cafeterias, based leadership, and a practitioner, too. Practicality and ing stress-related illnesses. react on our body in a way that can WHEN WE ARE have discovered that meditation leads hospitals, cruise ships, conferences, and morality can harmoniously go together. Machiavellianism Research by medical practitioners break down our organs and bodily sys- CALM, OUR BODY to wellness not only of the body and venues for professional gatherings, and Gandhism are two different approaches and both are and doctors indicates that meditation tems. mind, but of the soul. offer vegetarian choices. possible. Only one has to believe. Realism may not neces- benefits the body and mind. As some- Meditation helps us be calm, and IS NOT In meditation, we close our eyes, It is now easier than ever to be veg- sarily be non-idealism. Gandhi epitomised the most desir- one put it in jest: “we can counter the in a relaxed state so that we can ward gaze within, and still our mind of etarian and the benefits are enormous. able managerial quality that is widely talked about these days effects of ill, pill, and bill by being still”. off the effects of daily life challenges. PRODUCING thoughts. When the reflecting pool of One can try the experiment of incor- in management jargon as ethical leadership. It is not about Being still refers to sitting in medita- When we are calm, our body is not HORMONES THAT our mind is still, we see what lies with- porating meditation and vegetarian diet idealism versus realism but idealism as realism and it can tion. This increased interest and pop- producing hormones that can lead to in us. We see Light within, hear celes- into one’s life. You can see for yourself provide answer to most of the problems the world faces today. ularity of meditation has grown as sci- stress-related ailments such as heart CAN LEAD TO tial Music, and can soar to regions of the benefits you will experience. If you The problems of the world in the present times are prob- entific studies verify what has been attack, stroke, hypertension, headaches, STRESS-RELATED Light. Through meditation, we thus track the changes these two choices lems of faulty leadership styles than anything else. Ego dri- known in the East for centuries. digestive and skin problems. When we achieve physical, mental, and spiritu- bring, you will find that you are health- ven rather than ethics driven. Gandhi accomplished what Let’s reflect a little on the two sim- meditate we also keep our mind calm. AILMENTS al wellness. ier — physically, mentally, and spiritu- he could by sheer dint of his moral courage. That is what ple steps to staying healthy: We not only suffer physical illness from ally. May each of you make choices to we need today. Gandhi is recognised as a global icon and stress, but we create emotional and STEP 2: VEGETARIAN DIET experience the benefits of a healthy will remain so whether people like it or not. STEP 1: MEDITATION mental difficulties when we are not Another key to a healthy lifestyle lifestyle for your body, mind, and soul. Be still. Our parents had this one calm. This can lead to emotional and is living on a vegetarian diet. Research Pathak is a professor of management, writer, and an acclaimed solution for us when we were children. relationship problems or other stress- proves that a plant-based diet reduces The writer is a spiritual leader public speaker. He can be reached at [email protected] FROM PAGE 9 Be your own well-wisher Sustainability goals 2020 Once you do what the Lord expects you to do, and keep faith in Him, ast, but not the least, is the goal of good health and well-being (SDG 3) you will derive unimaginable benefits, says AJIT KUMAR BISHNOI Lwhich is shows in yellow in Niti Aayog here is mounting evidence that dashboard and a composite score of 61. if you care to dig deep in your With child mortality rate of 50 (under 5 Town personality, you will find years of age per ‘000 of population) and that you are not really your own well nearly 40% of children below 5 year of age wisher. I realised so myself. Yes, I am remaining outside the immunisation, our improving but this started only after I efforts in this direction is not yet enough. took shelter in God, who really is Amongst adults nearly half of the married everyone’s well-wisher. What can pos- ladies do not use any form of contracep- sibly explain our getting in trouble, tives, whereas outreach of caregivers are unknowingly? What explains disliking tiny (38 physicians, nurses, and midwives your life partner for small faults that available per 10,000 of population). This is the person has? Is anyone faultless for not to say that the only effective resolution that matter? A few faults cannot dis- in improving the healthcare systems and qualify anyone. If it was so, everyone infrastructure is to build more, we need to without exception will be rejected. work towards a system that is agile and cor- It was upon this realisation that I responds to the challenges that our society started to become my well-wisher; I is facing, For healthcare to be more took shelter of God — the best and the approachable and available, and not con- ultimate well-wisher of one and all. strained by the lack of qualified doctors, we include policy initiatives like PPP, BOLT, irrespective of caste, color, creed, physical This is the cosmic design. As you prac- can develop the system of primary care BOT or other operating vehicles to chan- appearance, or social strata and contribut- tice, you will agree that once you do our duty is to mingle with people, be way. We have not been left in the dark. givers can be networked to provide initial nelise investments. ing towards the SDG 10 (reducing inequali- what the Lord expects us to do, one will nice to them, and so on. Instead, we Turning to emotions, what emo- diagnosis and immediate help to patients. ties). If we practice energy conservation in derive unimaginable benefits. indulge our senses; mostly the tongue, tions are natural to us? Lust, greed, an- They can be trained and drafted from the hat would the role of an individual all possible forms, we would be contributing I realised that we, souls, are small. the eyes, the ears and even our mouths. ger, hate, ego etc. come to the mind rea- area in which they reside and can provide to improve the situation? to SDG 7 that relates to energy. If we decide Whatever power or strength we may This is a small example. As a hu- dily. As a result,we come under the infl- these services. WSustainability challenges have not to waste any food, while at work and have is only temporarily with us. Take man being, we are supposed to coop- uence of the mode of darkness. (Bhaga- Use of technology for the outreach is mostly been confined at mega levels — at home, serve or order food what we can eat, physical strength, for instance. We feel erate with others. This is the cosmic de- vad Gita 14.13) Our outlook becomes another perspective that is yet to be the United Nations, at national policy levels, not only we would save food, we can donate quite strong in our youth; we can do sign. Not being our own well-wishers, negative. We are easily depressed. explored. The idea being promoted here is or how multinational corporations conduct remaining untouched to food banks, a lot of things, achieve many feats. But we tend to become selfish. As a result, Anxiety and fears are common to us. that the role of primary care giver should their businesses, at a scale that we believe is enabling the less fortunate ones to have one as we age, we are forced to slow down. we become very lonely. Not only are we The opposite will happen if we seek decouple from the need of having experts beyond our personal lives. However, sus- meal per day, and contribute to SDG 2 (zero Likewise, everything material with us supposed to cooperate with one ano- shelter of God. He will guide us to on every single occasion. At the same time, tainability is everybody’s business; it hunger). Similarly, if we practice gender is also temporary. It is taken away at ther, but we are expected to make sac- embrace the mode of goodness the responsibility of improving the fitness impacts all of us, and depends on the equality, encourage others and promote some point, surely at death. rifices for the others. One of the prime (Bhagavad Gita 14.6), with its enor- and health depends on us as well and can be actions and choices that we all make as gender equality, we would be contributing Having realised that I felt helpless- examples is a mother’s sacrifice for her mous benefits. Lastly, we will not lack guided through changing lifestyles practices individuals, as groups, and as societies. This to SDG 5 (gender equality). While these ly small. I turned to God, who is the child. Bhagavad Gita is full of instru- anything. (Bhagavad Gita 18.75) The and by following simple practices. A daily would need us to appreciate that the system contributions and small behavioral changes source of everything opulent, effulgent ctions about various types of sacrifices. Lord provides all kinds of resources, dose of yoga, routine exercise, walking, jog- of life and sustenance that has evolved over could be seen as negligible, in reality they or even energetic. (Bhagavad Gita That, because God is our best well- various strengths like atmabala, men- ging or running, drinking ample water etc., many millennia has been challenged by have an accumulated effect as “if many 10.41) Now I depend on Him for what- wisher. Now we come to our behaviour. tal strength, emotional strength and can help us fight common illness. Building pursing materialistic well-being and indus- small people in many small places change in ever I need, like ‘atmabala’ — the We need guidance in this matter. strength to tolerate. He also blesses us a healthy nation on the principles of inclu- trial ecosystem. In Indian context, for a small way, the face of the earth changes”, strength of the soul... And He obliges, (Bhagavad Gita 16.24) Whimsical with peace, happiness, security, support sivity would need the medicine practices to example, our choice of vegetarianism has an African proverb says. especially when I do my part, that is, behaviour gets us in trouble. Therefore, and help, whenever needed. When we be separated from greed and money. been proved to reduce carbon emission per do the requisite duties like spiritual we need to be in constant touch with are well and truly dependent upon Alternate schools of medicine like Ayurveda gram of food produced and consumed. So The writer is a PhD scholar and the practices. My Lord guides me on God, who is omniscient. He alone can Him, he manages our lives too. I am or Unani schools of medicine can join the our choices can effectively shape societal author of the book “Environmental what my duties are at a particular see the big picture. For example, peo- getting a taste of it. movement with the prevalent forms of choices. Accounting, Sustainability and moment. Don’t we frequently get con- ple argue endlessly about some future modern medicine. In terms of hospitals and Similarly, we can decide to behave Accountability”, published by SAGE fused about our duties? For example, event; God knows. Why not seek His Bishnoi is a spiritual writer and can be reached care centers, development agenda can respectfully towards fellow human beings Publications India when we go to attend a social function, guidance; He is prepared to show us the at [email protected] sunday magazine FRESH ORGANIC FLOUR THAT YOU GRIND YOURSELF INCLUDES THE VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, THE GERM, AND THE BRAN. THIS IS THE BEST FLOUR TO USE food 11 WITH YOUR BREAD. IT’S RICH IN ENZYMES AND PROTEIN TO MAKE YOUR LOAVES RISE WELL. Vijayawada, February 16, 2020 Shivratri Maha Shivratri is a festival that celebrates one's creation and destruction, the symbol of which FEAST Lord Shiva stands for. Food is the best way to relax one's mind SABUDANA KHICHDI and body with the taste buds WHAT YOU NEED HOW TO MAKE getting pampered by Sabudana: 1 1/2 cups o Wash sabudana and then soak in one-cup water for three scrumptious dishes made Peanuts: 1/4 cup to four hours. Green chillies: 4-5 chopped o Sabudana grains should be separate and moist. specially for the occasion. Here finely o Roast peanuts on a hot griddle, peel off the skin and then is are some of the dishes for this Potato: 1 medium grind coarsely. Ghee: 3 tbsp o Peel and wash the potato and cut into cubes. Heat ghee in holy occasion. — PNS Curry leaves: 1-2 sprigs a pan, add curry leaves, cumin seeds and chopped green Cumin seeds: 1 tsp chillies. o HOW TO MAKE SABUDANA WADA Rock salt to taste When cumin seeds crackle add the potato cubes. WHAT YOU NEED Lemon juice: 1 tsp o SHIRIKAND o Place a thin muslin cloth on a strainer and Cook till the potatoes are done. Add sabudana, scraped WHAT YOU NEED pour curd over it and loosely cover it with Sabudana: 1 cup coconut scraped: 2 tbsp coconut and ground peanuts, sauté for four to five minutes, stirring well. Sprinkle a little water, add salt and lime juice. Hung Curd: 1 cup the edges of the cloth. Refrigerate this and Medium sized boiled aloo: 3 to 4 Coriander leaves a few sprigs chopped Mix well. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot. Sugar: ½ cup let the curd sit in the strainer for a Peanuts: ½ cup, Jeera: 1 tsp minimum of 4-5 hours. Cardamom powder: 1 tsp Green chillies finely chopped: 1-2 o Add sugar and mix well HOW TO MAKE coarsely powder in a dry grinder. Gulab Jal: 1 tsp Lime juice: 2 tsp o o Soak the sabudana in water for five hours at o Add the peanuts, rock salt, sugar, green Pour the mixture in sieve to yield smooth Few chopped coriander leaves Charoli: 1 tsp shrikhand least or overnight. Drain of all the water chillies, coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix Sugar: 1.5 tsp or as required Chopped dry fruits : 1 tbsp o Add elaichi, gulab jal, charoli, dry fruits completely from the soaked sabudana. the entire mixture well. o Almonds, Pista: As per and mix. Serve chilled Kuttu ka atta: 3 tbsp In a bowl mash the potatoes and add o Now take some portion of the mixture in your your wish Rock salt as per taste sabudana; then mix together. hands and shape them into flat round vadas. Oil for frying o On a skillet or in a shallow pan, roast the Deep fry the sabudanavadas till golden brown. peanuts till they become crisp. Cool and then Serve sabudanavada with coconut chutney.

Tapioca pearls or sabudana - for a denser kheer: ½ cup, SABUDANA Milk: 4 cups, Organic unrefined cane sugar: 4 to 5 tbsp KHEER RECIPE or as required, Green cardamoms: 4-5 husked and crushed in a mortar-pestle to a semi fine powder, WHAT YOU NEED (MEASURING Chopped cashews: 2 tbsp, Raisins: ½ tbsp, Saffron: 3-4 CUP USED, 1 CUP = 250 ML) strands/kesar (optional) HOW TO MAKE o Rinse the sabudana pearls boil the milk. till the water runs clear of o After 4-5 minutes, add the the starch. milk to the pan and o Take a thick bottomed pan continue to cook. or sauce pan in which you o Add sugar and cardamom will be making the kheer. powder and simmer till the o Add the rinsed sabudana pearls have cooked well for pearls and water in the about 20-25 minutes on a pan. low to medium flame. o Cover and let the pearls get o Keep on stirring soaked in the water for 15- occasionally. 20 minutes. o Switch off the fire and add o Later keep this pan on the cashews and raisins. stove top and begin to o garnish the sabudana cook the pearls. kheer with saffron strands. o Meanwhile heat or warm o serve sabudana kheer hot the milk too. No need to or warm or cold. Next time, don't buy sandwich bread. Make it at home he quintessential that was a worthy base for A couple spoonfuls of honey rior. Still, we felt that our loaf oven. Nixing the slashing gave American sandwich sandwiches. gave the bread the faint sweet- was a bit dense. our finished loaf the smooth loaf tall and domed, For this bread’s soft crumb ness we’d expect. But because We experimented with let- top of supermarket bread. The with a fine, snowy- we needed to include a fair our dough contained milk, ting the loaf proof longer, until test kitchen’s preferred loaf white crumb and a amount of fat; we used whole butter, and honey, the crust it reached a full inch above the pan measures 8 1/2-by-4 1/2 T light brown crust is milk for a majority of the liq- was prone to browning before lip of the pan; the increased inches; if you use a 9-by-5 a supermarket staple. uid and then enriched the the inside was done. We tested rise produced an airy crumb inch loaf pan, increase the Since it’s eaten so often, we dough further with 2 table- oven temperatures of 350 F, and a bigger loaf. This addi- shaped rising time by 20 to 30 wanted to develop a recipe spoons of melted butter. These 375 F and 400 F and found tional rise also meant we minutes and start checking for that wasn’t just better than amounts were enough to ten- that the lowest temperature could eliminate slashing the doneness 10 minutes earlier bouncy plastic-wrapped bread, derize the bread without mak- gave us the soft crust we want- loaf because it wouldn’t than advised in the recipe. but the best, an impressive loaf ing it too rich. ed and avoided a doughy inte- expand much more in the — AP AMERICAN SANDWICH BREAD n Servings: 20 temperature knead until dough is smooth and facing up). Press and stretch dough Mist loaf with water and bake until n Start to finish:: 4 to 5 hours, plus 3 n 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, elastic and clears sides of bowl, into 8 by 6-inch rectangle, with deep golden brown and loaf hours cooling time melted about 8 minutes. long side parallel to counter edge. registers 205 F to 210 F, 35 to 40 n Rising Time 2 1/2 to 3 1/3 hours n 2 tablespoons honey n Transfer dough to lightly floured n Roll dough away from you into firm minutes, rotating pan halfway n Baking Time 35 minutes n Whisk flour, yeast, and salt together counter and knead by hand to form cylinder, keeping roll taut by tucking through baking. n Key Equipment: 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch in bowl of stand mixer. Whisk milk, smooth, round ball, about 30 it under itself as you go. Pinch n Let loaf cool in pan for 15 minutes. loaf pan, water-filled spray bottle, water, melted butter, and honey in seconds. Place dough seam side seam closed and place loaf seam Remove loaf from pan and let cool instant-read thermometer 4-cup liquid measuring cup until down in lightly greased large bowl side down in prepared pan, completely on wire rack, about 3 n 2 1/2 cups (13 3/4 ounces) bread honey has dissolved. or container, cover tightly with pressing dough gently into corners. hours, before serving. flour n Using dough hook on low speed, plastic wrap, and let rise until n Cover loosely with greased plastic n 2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise slowly add milk mixture to flour doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. and let rise until loaf reaches 1 inch Nutrition information per serving: 85 yeast mixture and mix until cohesive n Grease 8 1/2-by 4 1/2-inch loaf above lip of pan and dough springs calories; 16 calories from fat; 2 g n 1 1/2 teaspoons salt dough starts to form and no dry pan. Press down on dough to back minimally when poked gently fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); n 3/4 cup (6 ounces) whole milk, flour remains, about 2 minutes, deflate. Turn dough out onto lightly with your knuckle, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 4 mg cholesterol; 179 mg sodium; room temperature scraping down bowl as needed. floured counter (side of dough that n Adjust oven rack to lower-middle 15 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 2 g n 1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) water, room Increase speed to medium-low and was against bowl should now be position and heat oven to 350 F. sugar; 3 g protein. VIJAYAWADA | SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 16, 2020 vijayawada 12

bored. I was a Delhite at heart and would say Hyderabadis wouldn’t match our intellectu- al thinking. When I have couple of pegs, I tell my wife that her dad is responsible. THE MAN WHO PUT Metro is déjà vu of Konkan Railways I was picked by Dr E Sreedharan for the gauge conversion project for Konkan rail- ways. I was in-charge of Goa and I used to look after West Coast. I learnt a lot from Sreedharan especially when it came to tak- ing decisions. The kind of agitations, polit- HYDERABAD ical pressures I faced there, it’s déjà vu for me here at the Metro. I first faced all these in Goa during my stint with Konkan Railways. Agitations were frequent as the bus lobby was ON very strong in Konkan Railway. Konkan coast is rugged terrain and to carry out any con- struction is very difficult be it a viaduct, bridge or a tunnel. I used to enjoy protests and threats as people only talk, there were no physical threats like here. They would come, shout and abuse and leave. Son-in-law of Telangana FAST TRACK Dr. Mallikarjun Goud was leader of Telangana movement who used to call me From being a tiny child to building Foolish belief as child son-in-law of Telangana. He asked me to With Dr E Sreedharan hail from Kutukuluru a remote vil- move to Hyderabad where they were doing lage in Anaparthy of East Godavari gauge conversion works and when he in my career. I did not say everything to my knew I was stubborn. After 2014, things are tallest Metro stations, HMRL MD district. I was quite studious as a became railway minister, he posted me wife, but she realized that there was some- very different and only because of KTR we child and always a topper. I got thing wrong. When she asked me, I could realize Metro in core city. Acquiring Nallamilli Venkat Satyanarayan I 2 double-promotions in school, denied there was anything wrong. It properties for Metro was tough, I received jumping from Class I to III and then was a very low point, and I spoke many physical threats. For certain proper- Reddy (NVS Reddy) reveals his from Class IV to VI. I was tiny so I was I used caste, religion to YSR who would say “Why are ties, I was asked from the highest offices reluctant to take part in sports, but the everything for metro you bothered about this attack, it is whether I would like to continue as MD or never-before-seen side to one game I excelled in was kabbadi. My not on you but on me. Don’t read change the design. I said I would rather quit body would be bruised and battered, but used every trick, caste, religion, language to get the those newspapers”. There was vig- as rail curvature would change. While I would never let go of my opponent, I I Metro work done. If it was a temple, I would send my ilance inquiry, audit, CBI came and 3,000 properties were acquired without THE PIONEER in an interview was that tenacious. I was the first in my Hindu manager and ISKCON temple burnt my effigy I showed all the books. Montek much trouble, 370 were bothersome. I family to get modern education and my 3times. If it was a mosque, my chief engineer, a Muslim, Singh Aluwalia supported me and would speak about the threats I received with Naveena Ghanate. Brahmin teachers used to tell me that would negotiate. After a year of negotiations over the said that if there is corporate or gov- only after retirement; I don’t know when it Goddess Saraswathi would not bless me Mettuguda church, they complained to Sonia Gandhi that ernance failure, I couldn’t be would happen. if I ate non-vegetarian. I was a strict veg- I was destroying the church. We literally moved a grave blamed. There was deemed VRS for etarian till 20 years and I realised it was to build a Metro station. Religious heads always helped officers who can then get absorbed Liberal father a foolish belief. Later, to compensate I me. We moved 20 very sensitive structures. In Uppal I into PSU. I made use of this provi- Since my wife was taking care of family, I started eating everything. used caste as most of the farmers were Reddy farmers. sion and I got absorbed in state gov- never bothered about the education of my Credibility is important. In bureaucracy, nobody takes ernment. sons. I wasn’t even aware of which section Love for English decisions. But I learnt it from Dr E Sreedharan who used they were studying. Even now my sons tease My medium of education was Telugu to give case decisions on files. No Stanford or Harvard Senior officers called me me “you never bothered about us”. Even on but I had an urge to learn English and can teach you these things. megalomaniac holidays I am either in the office or the field would cycle 10 km to the nearest town – that’s why I can tell you about the prob- to get an English newspaper. By Class VII, I would never reveal what lems I faced with regard to every pillar; I have I could write English well, but it was in was happening to my family become famous for the 10 km padyatra every Intermediate that I mastered spoken English. back to SCR. I was members or my team. High- day. I am very liberal father and I am proud I used to listen to Voice of America, BBC and involved in gauge con- ranking officers would tell of our sons and have done extremely well in improved my pronunciation. My wife has version. I got the Prime my team members “your their education. Both of them are engineers. studied English literature but I correct her Minister’s special medal from PV boss is a megalomaniac, Arjun is the eldest; he is computer engineer mistakes. When I landed in the JNU, MA Narasimha Rao in 1994. I spent mad character. He is like and is more like Briton. He did MBA from Political Science students thought I was from about 20 years in railways and in cult leader and would Oxford Science School of Business and is a top college. 2001, I was getting restless. I brainwash you. You based out of London. Rahul is a civil engi- became like a cog in a machine. should quit HMRL”. I used neer and did Masters and is working here in Mother influenced more Railways is one thing which has not to tell management stories Greenko. My wife retired as professor of My father Satyanaryana was businessman transformed. I was voracious read- and keep my team intact. Kasturba College. These days we are going and a local politician, he ruined our family. er. I was very impressed by the My father-in-law was not on holidays more frequently. Earlier I used With wife Pratima and sons Arjun and Rahul My mother Adilakshmi was keen that I reforms of Narasimha Rao and happy and wife wanted to travel abroad for work and the three of wouldn’t go that way but would serious. I owe Dr Manmohan Singh. I me to go back them used to go separately. Later I realized my entire career to my mother. In retrospect, was getting frustrated and work for that I should have spent more time with my I realize the sacrifices Indian women make and got fed up as GoI as I family. for the family. My mother, though semi-lit- railway was not was erate, knew British history. She was not changing and was empan- Speak English at home allowed to study, otherwise she would easi- looking for elled as ly have become a professor. I have two opportunity to joint I get up by 6 am, read newspapers and younger sisters; my younger brother passed exit. secre- exercise for about 30 minutes. I am very fond away. Since my father was wasting our prop- tary. of Telugu poetry, in fact I wanted to become erty, I took charge and started looking after They Telugu scholar, Telugu critic but it is only a my family. From early childhood I started Giving desire. I need to complete my poems after showing extraordinary leadership; I used to Civils exam which I may come out with a book. I wrote organise marriages in the village at a very about 30 poems and on Metro I wrote three young age. Everybody used to say that I was again so far. At home we speak English, my wife destined for bigger things. I began to realise It was at and children don’t know proper Telugu. Even that if I had to achieve my potential, I had this time that for their second language, they picked to get out of that small village. then Chief French. Minister N Switched from BiPC Chandra- to BA secretly babu Naidu My parents wanted me to become a doc- opened up Childish whim tor so in Intermediate I picked Bi.PC in VSM the power College Ramchandrapuram. Through mag- sector and azines like Competition Success Review I got wanted to know about civil services so I decided to profession- do IAS. Since JNU invariably produced IAS als. PwC toppers, I decided to study there. My college was entrust- principal Rudraiah Chowdary, a famous his- ed to pick torian with Left leanings pushed me to go to the candi- JNU as well. Without telling anyone I dates, and I switched to BA; my lecturers were furious. appeared as if I was also interested in literature as I used I was writing to write poetry. I topped BA for the first time the exam for in first class, then went to JNU to do MA. the second time among profes- Professor didn’t want sionals. Among 50 chartered me to be IAS accounts, I topped My professor Rasheeduddin Khan, polit- the test and that’s ical scientist and Rajya Sabha member how I came to the taught me broader perspective but didn’t state government. I joined as want me to appear for civil services. Since I director finance in Discom at used to write very good research papers, he Warangal. It use to lose Rs 1 When the first said I was Harvard material and should crore a day, I turned it around in phase of become a Professor. A few days before civil one year. From the first week metro was With wife Pratima services exam, he would deliberately give me itself, I suspended people. I used inaugurated in 2017, lot of work, so that I wouldn’t be able to take to tell them that I was handpicked it was an extremely the test. He opened my eyes and showed me by the CM to reform the Discom. emotional QUICK how to think. I was inclined towards My batch-mates were working Marxism and read thousands of books. I used with Naidu when he was working moment for me. BYTES to write revolutionary poetry in Telugu which to make Hyderabad a global city It was a dream brought my marks down in political science. and I was brought from Warangal come true, MUSIC YOU LIKE: I like music DREAM: I keep telling KTR ‘please I think I got very bad marks in Political to GHMC. what was with literature give me an opportunity to build a Science because of my leanings. JNU had MMTS scam thought as city in 1,000 acres’. It’s a dream tremendous influence on me, the intellectu- impossible ARE YOU RELIGIOUS: From al freedom, the great debates that we had. I I implemented MMTS project but was made atheist I became agnostic. I pray FAVORITE HOLIDAY SPOT: got into IRAS in my second attempt. We were it attracted very few passengers ini- possible. when convenient Scotland and Glenfiddich grilled on civil, mechanical, signalling and tially. Within 5-6 months, elections WHAT MAKES YOUR SAD: When breweries there electronics engineering and I made my way took place and Naidu lost. My uncle to Railway Staff College, Baroda in 1983. was a TDP MLA; people use to target you doing so much and people FAVORITE FOOD: seafood me over the MMTS project saying that attack you with vested interests FAVORITE POLITICIAN: Among Father-in-law was best friend Rs 200 crore have gone down the drain. HOBBIES: gardening apart from the dead PV Narasimha Rao, I will In December 1984, I got married to Then YS Rajashekar Reddy asked me poetry not reveal people who are alive Prathima an arranged-cum-love marriage. about MMTS and I told him that it will My father’s brother Moola Reddy was an be successful but will take time. He FAVORITE BOOK: Blood, Iron and 3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOU: MLA representing my constituency. My gave me six months. Later I became Gold: How the Railways open-minded, innovative, father-in-law Mahender Reddy at that time very closely associated with Dr YSR and Transformed the World - Christian calculated risk-taker was the DGP of AP. When my uncle men- these folks changed the narrative that I Wolmar. I like biographies tioned to him that I got into civil services and was from Kadapa. MMTS is very good pro- FAVORITE SPOT IN AP OR TS- doesn’t want to marry in our area, my father- ject and phase-2 should also be complet- SPORTS: I don’t play. I hate Kinnerasani dam in-law said there were a lot of girls in his fam- ed. cricket as it has ruined country PERSON YOU ADMIRE THE ily. I didn’t realize that I liked his own daugh- Maytas failure lowest point IF YOU HAD SUPER POWER: I MOST : Elon Musk ter Pratima. When we started dating, we used would transform Indian cities to meet frequently. My father-in-law was a My batch mate SP Singh who was then legend in Hyderabad and a jagirdar of this special commissioner GHMC and I area. My father-in-law was my best friend, dreamt of Hyderabad Metro which was he introduced me to drinking. Every day, he eventually approved by Dr YSR. When used to attend parties, and I used to get Maytas folded, it was the lowest point