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  = the: Member Secretary. BHADRAK:The Delhi police degree, Daringbadi 9.5 degree, ers! The driving licence #  “Preparations are under- on Saturday arrested a man 6' Bhawanipatna 10.5 degree, (DL) of a rider would n a bid to streamline the =  !# way for conducting Covid-19 from his in-laws’ house at Angul 10.6 degree, Talcher be suspended if the pil- ICovid-19 vaccination pro-   vaccinations in States and dis- Naraharipur village under the  , ,  + 11.7 degree, Jharsuguda 12.1 lion rider is found with- gramme, the State Government tricts, starting with certain pri- Dhusuri police limits in degree, Sundargarh 12.5 out a helmet.Strictly on Saturday reconstituted the !!# &9 ority groups. In connection Bhadrak district for allegedly he mercury continued to degree, Keonjhar 12.6 degree, enforcing the new MV Adverse Events Following # with this, steps need to be tak- committing cyber frauds Tplummet in the State with Balangir 12.8 degree, Boudh Act, the State Transport Immunisation (AEFI) ers to strengthen Adverse amounting to Rs 1 crore. as many as many as 15 stations 13.5, and Koraput, Hirakud and Authority (STA) Committees at the State as be.its Member Secretary. Events Following The accused Rajendra recording Friday’s night tem- Sambalpur 13.6 degree. informed it in a tweet well as district levels. The Chief District Medical Immunisation (AEFI) surveil- Mallick is a resident of Bari in peratures below 15 degree The twin cities of Cuttack on Saturday.Notably, A 21-member State-level and Public Health Officer lance following Covid-19 vac- Jajpur district. Celsius. and Bhubaneswar recorded the authorities have made that strong action would be AEFI committee would be would head the 14-member cinations to maintain confi- He had a travel agency, Sonepur turned out to be minimum temperature of 14.8 wearing of helmets compulso- taken against the violators for headed by the Family Welfare district-level committee and dence in safety of vaccines,” a through which he used to the coldest place in the as mer- degree and 16.9 degree Celsius, ry for pillion riders from March not wearing helmets on two- Director and the State Additional District Public Health and Family Welfare make train and flight tickets of cury dipped to 8 degree, fol- respectively. 1.Earlier, the STA had stated wheelers. Immunisation Officer would Health Officer (FW) would be Department notification stated. people using fake IDs. He also used to dupe people of thou- sands of rupees on the pretext , *-*% #  of getting them a job at the  ,&  (   Delhi airport by hacking the )   5 # software. / P    1

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  , ,  +     +  Sipasarubali near beach of Puri '     in August 2011, from one Ajay Lucknow: Prime Minister stations -- Taj East Gate, Basai octors at the SUM Hospital fter nine years of payment Agarawal of PGS Construction.  #  $% Narendra Modi will inaugurate and Fatehabad Road (all three Dhere have been successful Ato get two flats near Puri He had paid a total of Rs      the construction of the first elevated stations) and the Taj in turning around a Covid-19 sea beach, an officer of the 45.22 lakh in two instalments   #& )  phase of the Agra Metro Rail Mahal, Agra Fort and Jama patient whose lungs had suf- Indian Oil Corporation to Agarwal. Through a tri-party Project (AMRP) virtually on Masjid being underground sta- fered 90% damage by using the Limited (IOCL), has ultimate- agreement between seller- &   & December 7, a statement issued tions.Besides benefiting 26 lakh Extracorporeal Membrane ly been harassed by the builder. banker-purchaser, he had bor- &    by the Uttar Pradesh govern- people of the city, the metro will Oxygenation, known as ECMO The victim said he was cheat- rowed Rs 38 lakh from IDBI  45 $#  ment said on Saturday. also prove to be a better option in medical parlance. ed as the builder had already and paid. In second instal-      UP Chief Minister Yogi for movement by providing a Sujit Kumar Singh (49) sold the flats to other people. ment, he had paid the rest Rs Adityanath will also be present state-of-the-art Mass Rapid was admitted into the hospital The builder has not yet refund- 7.22 lakh through cheque and & on the occasion, it said. Transit System (MRTS) to over on September 15 and treated Bedanta Mishra, Head of the quate amount of gas exchange ed the money, after several cleared the dues. According to officials, the total 60 lakh tourists who visit Agra initially before being shifted to Critical Care Unit, said, adding or perfusion to sustain life. reminders, he added. But after nine years, Patra cost of the AMRP is Rs 8,379.62 every year, the statement said. the hospital’s Critical Care that it functioned as the lungs The patient began to K Kiran Kumar Patra, was not handed over the flats 45.22 lakh had already been crore and in the first phase, the “The Agra metro will pro- Unit. His condition had turned of the patient while the medical recover slowly and he was put Chief Manager of IOCL, by Agarwal after several soldsince 2009 to other two Sikandra -- Taj East Gate corri- vide an environment friendly, serious. team could concentrate on through physiotherapy as well, brought this complaint to the reminders. Even the flats have persons. dor will be constructed. The comfortable and hassle-free “He was put on ventilator repairing the lungs. ECMO is Dr Debasish Sahu, Head of the Economic Offense Wing of not yet been registered in his Bringing allegation of chief minister is himself mon- means of public transport and and subjected to high-flow an extracorporeal technique Department of Cardiothoracic Crime Branch on November 9. name. nexus of bank staff with itoring the project and the traf- will also make it easy to travel nasal oxygen therapy, but the of providing prolonged cardiac and Vascular Surgery, said, As per his complaint, Patra had When he inquired at the Agarwal in the fraud, Patra said fic on this corridor is expected to world famous tourist desti- measures did not yield the and respiratory support to per- adding that the recovery booked two flats of 1560 sq ft land registration office, he that he had already written to to start in December 2022, offi- nations like Taj Mahal and desired result. Then we decid- sons whose heart and lungs process took about two each on the second floor of found the flats he had booked the REDA but got no response cials said.The Sikandra – Taj Agra fort,” Kumar Keshav, man- ed to try ECMO,” Dr Shakti were unable to provide an ade- months. Asiyana Lagoon apartment at in the apartment paying Rs till today. East Gate corridor will have six aging director, UPMRC, said.        37 +  0+6385$  Q)     
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But social dis- five years were reasons behind last five years were indepen- based on various risk practices AAnganwadi Centre’, con- He also said that no test tancing and other norms will surge of HIV infections in dently associated with HIV and invasive treatment proce- structed by the JSPL would be conducted for the be fully observed in the class- Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district sero-reactive (presence of anti- dures, it said.“They were also Foundation, the CSR arm of students of these classes this rooms to prevent the spread of in 2017-18, the Indian Council bodies) status,” the ICMR said tested for HIV and other bio- the Jindal Steel and Power academic year and they would COVID-19,” he said. of Medical Research (ICMR) in a statement. The findings markers reflecting unsafe inject- Limited (JSPL), was inaugu- be evaluated on the basis of Students of Classes 9 and said on Saturday. have helped establish that the ing and sexual exposures. Along rated at Tensa in Sundargarh their project work. 11 will be called to schools once The ICMR released its find- infection arising from blood with this, secondary data analy- district on Thursday. The chief minister said or twice a week, Chouhan ings from a case-control study transfusion, undergoing inva- sis on three time points was Project Director, DRDA, this during a review meeting of added.Earlier, state School conducted on the sudden sive surgical procedures, tat- performed which revealed a ris- Sundargarh, Bhairab Singh School Education Department Education Minister Inder Singh increase in the detection of HIV tooing, tonsuring of head or ing trend of HIV among atten- Patel; Tehsildar, Koira, Pallavi under Tensa GP of Koira Block and nutri-garden. It is also held on Friday. Parmar had told PTI that the among attendees of an skin piercing was not related to dees of specific ICTCs in the Rani Raj and Sarpanch, Tensa, will be immensely benefitted having adequate space to con- “There will be no regular state has partially reopened IntegratedCounselling and the surge in the cases.The district,” it said. Speaking about Anita Putty were present on the from the centre. duct multi-purpose activities classes for the students of schools from September 21 Testing Centre (ICTC) located ICMR said the study was done the study, the corresponding occasion among other compa- The Model Centre is a safe including student learning pro- Classes 1 to 8 in the state till for Class 9 to 12 with limited in a district hospital in Unnao on individuals detected HIV author, Samiran Panda, direc- ny officials. and attractive place for children grammes, student co-curricu- March 31, 2021. No test would students amid strict in 2017. seroreactive during November tor of ICMR National AIDS As many as 35 pre-school with facilities like early stimu- lar activities, health and social be conducted for students of adherence to COVID-19 pro- “Through the study and 2017-April 2018 from three Research Institute, Pune, said, kids of tribals-dominated lation, infant games, model awareness programme and Classes 1 to 8 and they will be tocols. PTI evidence generated, it was locations -- Premganj, PTI Tantra and Phuljhar villages features, waste management SHG meet, etc. 4  ?>>> Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala account for the highest number reported 5,848 Fresh COVID- of cases with 920 infections, fol- 19 cases on Saturday, taking the lowed by Kozhikode 688, total caseload to over 6.31 Ernakulam 655, Kottayam 567 lakh, while the toll mounted to and Thrissur 536.Thirty two 2,390 with32 more fatalities. people, who died recently, test- While 5,820 people have been ed positive for the infection, cured, the total recoveries so far taking the toll to 2,390. Of the has touched 5,67,694. positive cases, 53 had come Presently, 61,393 are from outside the state and undergoing treatment for the 5,137 have been infected disease, Health minister K K through contact, Shailaja said. Shailaja said in a press release. As many as 3,15,024 people are The total number of pos- under observation in various itive cases in the state is now districts and 15,062 are in hos- about 6,31,615.In the last 24 pitals. Police re hours, 60,503 samples have gistered cases against 863 peo- been tested, and the test posi- ple for violating covid restric- tivity rate has touched 9.67 per tions, 341 people were arrest- cent.So far, 65,56,713 samples ed and 43 vehicles were seized. have been sent for testing, the Cases were registered against minister said. 3,540 people for not wearing    
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December 10 at 1pm. building was exhibited in the tic heritage, a lounge for mem- compared with people without port prioritizing individuals Iresentatives during the could reflect broader trends. Nearly 1/3rd of all the Briefing the media on media briefing. The new bers of Parliament, a library, diabetes. with type 1 or individuals Covid-19 lockdown, major Of all the ads served to clicks among specialists were Saturday, Lok Sabha Speaker Parliament building will be multiple committee rooms, While studies have sug- with type 2 diabetes for pharma companies managed physicians, 68 per cent clicks recorded for pediatricians, Om Birla said, “The existing built in an area of 64,500 sq dining areas and ample park- gested that those with type 2 immunisation alongside other to reach out to doctors through were recorded from special- while pulmonologists, cardi- temple of democracy is com- metre at an expense of 971 ing space, said Birla. diabetes are at higher risk for high-risk medical conditions digital tools to ensure medi- ists/super-specialists, while ologists and endocrinolo- pleting 100 years. It is a matter crore. The Tata Projects He said invitation will be more serious complications that increase the risk of getting cines reached their patients, 32 per cent came from gen- gists/diabetologists made up of pride for our countrymen Limited has been given the extended to all political parties. and being hospitalised if they very sick with Covid-19, such according to a survey by eralists. for another 1/3rd. that the new one will be built contract for the project after While some would attend get Covid-19, little is known as heart or lung disease,” said Doceree, a global network of “Though generalists Among super-specialists, by our own people as a prime Larsen and Toubro, which had physically, others would attend about the risk for individuals Justin Gregory, MD, MSCI, Physician-only platforms for outscore specialists in terms of nearly 30 per cent clicks example of Aatmanirbhar submitted a bid of 865 crore, virtually, Birla said, adding with type 1 diabetes. lead investigator for the programmatic marketing. pure logins and came from nephrologists and Bharat. The new building will had lost the bid. The design has that the ceremony would fol- Vanderbilt University study published in Diabetes In fact, pharma marketers impressions being served, spe- gastroenterologists. showcase the cultural diversi- been prepared by HCP Design, low Covid-related guidelines. Medical Center researchers Care, the journal of the were able to get close to 2/3rd cialists and super-specialists In terms of engagement ty of the country. Hopefully, in Planning and Management He has extended a formal invi- identified electronic health American Diabetes of the reach they were getting fare much better in engaging of doctors, metros and mini the 75th year of independence, Private Limited. tation to Modi also. records (EHRs) of more than Association. in the pre-Covid era, said with the Pharma brand mes- metros scored better. At least, Parliament session will be held The Lok Sabha Speaker The existing Parliament 6,000 patients across 137 The study was a prospec- Doceree. sage by clicking on it or by six top cities out of 10 were in the new building.” also said that the new building House building will be suitably Vanderbilt Health clinical sites tive cohort study, meaning It also noted that special- completing that desired from North India with near- “There will be approxi- will be ver 17,000 sq metre big- retro-fitted to provide more who had a Covid-19 diagno- researchers ists and super-specialists action, for instance fixing a ly 20 per cent of all the mately 888 seats for Lok Sabha ger than the old Parliament functional spaces for parlia- sis during the period from identified the study subjects engaged more with pharma- remote detailing call, ordering clicks coming from two cities members and more than 326 building. The new triangular mentary events, to ensure its mid-March until the first soon after their infection with ceutical brand messaging than a sample, or registering for a — Gurgaon and seats for Rajya Sabha members Parliament building will have usage along with the new week of August. Covid-19 and followed these general physicians or con- webinar, specialists and super- Chandigarh. However, none in the new building. The Lok separate offices for all MPs and building. The existing building The team then closely individuals as they progressed sulting physicians. specialists fare much better,” of the cities from the East Sabha hall will be able to will be equipped with the lat- is a massive circular edifice of reviewed the patients’ medical through the illness. The network had analysed said Dr. Harshit Jain, CEO of (except for Kolkata) and accommodate 1,224 members est digital interfaces as a step 560 feet in diameter. The records and contacted many “People with type 1 dia- over 20 million impressions Doceree. South (except for simultaneously,” Birla said towards creating ‘paperless Parliament House Estate is individuals by telephone to betes don’t need to live in fear served through its platform The data was gathered Hyderabad) featured in the adding that there will be no offices’ as per the plan. enclosed by an ornamental identify additional risk factors and have undue anxiety, but from July 2020 – Oct 2020 from the digital marketing top 10. Central Hall in the new build- It will also be earthquake red sandstone wall or iron and gather more they need to be really ing. resistant and 2,000 people will grills with iron gates that can information on how Covid-19 diligent in doing the things we ing our hands and staying 6 our household. I’m not asking just think they need to be the The increase in the num- be directly involved in con- be closed when occasions had impacted their health. all should be doing,” Gregory feet apart. We should be con- people with type 1 diabetes to most diligent about doing it ber of seats has been done struction while 9,000 persons demand. The building has 12 They compared the over- said. scientious about limiting the do anything that all of us day in and day out,” he added. keeping in mind the future indirectly, said Birla, adding gates. all impact of Covid-19 for “All of us should be wash- time spent with people outside shouldn’t already be doing. I       
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Narcotic drug Heroin in J&K against recently passed labour The interim application and other parts of the country codes as well as farm laws, has been filed by lawyer and after procuring the same from among other issues. Central Trade Unions and from many of the state admin- BJP leader Ajay Agrawal in his their associates based abroad The joint forum is of ten Independent Sectoral istration/police. pending PIL in which he had including Pakistan,” the NIA central trade unions — Indian Federations/Associations reit- The joint platform wel- sought fixing of uniform rate of   are Abdul Momin Peer alias Muneer Ahmad Banday @ said in a statement. National Trade Union erate their “wholehearted sup- comes the firm resolve and Rs 400 across India, as done by Peerzada Momen, 27, of Ishfaq, r/o Banday, 30, running Accused Iftikhar Andrabi Congress (INTUC), All India port to the ongoing united determination of the united Odisha, for the Reverse he NIA on Saturday Handwara, working as Assistant a cement shop in Handwara and Abdul Momin Peer visited Trade Union Congress struggles of the farmers platform of farmer organisa- Transcription Polymerase Tchargesheeted six persons Lineman, Handwara, Syed (Absconding). Pakistan several times during (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor demanding scrapping of dra- tions to intensify the struggles Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test. under various Sections of the Iftikhar Andrabi, 50 of The case arose out of 2016-17 to meet the operatives Sabha (HMS), Centre of conian agri laws”, a joint countrywide and extends all A bench of Chief Justice S Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Handwara, working as village Handwara Police Station case of terrorist organisations Indian Trade Unions (CITU), statement said. support to their call for ‘Bharat A Bobde and Justices A S Substances and relevant provi- level worker at Block number183/2020 of June 11 Lashkar-E-Taiba (LeT) and All India United Trade Union The joint platform takes Bandh’ on December 8, 2020, Bopanna and V sions of IPC besides Unlawful Development office, Kupwara, wherein during checking of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the Centre (AIUTUC), Trade note with satisfaction that it added. Ramasubramanian, on Activities (Prevention) Act in a Islam-ul-Haq Peer, 20, running vehicles at Kairo Bridge, agency said. Union Co-ordination Centre from November 27, 2020 The Joint Platform and November 24, had issued notice narco terror case. a Sanitary shop, Afaq Ahmad Handwara, accused Abdul The amount generated (TUCC), Self-Employed onwards, workers and employ- Sectoralto the Union Health Ministry on The case relates to seizure of Wani, 40, working as Branch Momin Peer’s Hyundai Creta from the sale of Heroin was Women’s Association (SEWA), ees and their unions have Federations/Associations call Agrawal’’s PIL and had sought 21 Kg Narcotics (Heroin) and Rs Manager in Baramulla Central vehicle was intercepted by the pumped by the accused to fur- All India Central Council of been fully active in holding upon the workers, employees its response within two weeks. 1,35,89,850 cash amount from Cooperative Bank, Handwara, Police Naka Party. ther the terrorist activities of Trade Unions (AICCTU), numerous agitations in soli- and their unions, irrespective The fresh plea said that the accused persons in Saleem Andrabi, 31, working at The vehicle was searched Lashkar-E-Taiba (LeT), it fur- Labour Progressive Federation darity with the ongoing farm- of affiliations, to organise when hospitals and laboratories Handwara district of Jammu Bal Ashram in Handwara under and cash amount of 20,01,000 ther said adding, further inves- (LPF) and United Trade Union ers’ struggles, in all the States active solidarity to the farmer were charging 4,500 for the and Kashmir. Social Welfare Department and 2 Kg Heroin were seized. tigation in the case is Congress (UTUC). throughout the country brav- organisations’ call for ‘Bharat test, the actual cost, including The chargesheeted accused (Absconding) and Abdul Momin Peer was arrest- continuing. The Joint Platform of ing arrests and intimidation Bandh’. that of the testing kit, was between 800 to 1,200, and even now, “exorbitant rates” are  ' being charged in various states )     
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EJaishankar on Friday said Union till 2013 but the deal which was that we need to Ranthambore tiger, T-108, with The exorbitant money negotiations for a free trade could not be closed. think this through, we are a wire snare around its neck. taken from the people is noth- agreement between India and “There was a change of not sure we want to do this at Under the ‘Red Alert’, all ing but extortion and the the European Union were Government in 2014. The this time,” he added. forest officials have been direct- responsible persons be punished   sickness deserves special care, ting aside the trial court order stuck for the last six years due Government of Prime Asked about India pulling ed to intensify search opera- and the excess amount be love and affection. They are acquitting the man, had con- to reluctance of the grouping. Minister Narendra Modi out of the Regional tions and seek local police refunded at the earliest, it said. eople suffering from men- not to be exploited. In the pre- victed him for the offences of The talks for the FTA have offered to the EU that they Comprehensive Economic assistance to nab hunters and The plea said that Odisha Ptal illness deserve special sent case, the accused has rape and criminal intimida- been stalled since May 2013 would like to reopen and con- Partnership (RCEP) last criminals. has fixed Rs 400 as the maxi- care and love and are not to be exploited the victim by taking tion and sentenced him to when both sides failed to tinue those negotiations. In year, he said it had to take the The department has can- mum rate for RT-PCR test after exploited, the Supreme Court disadvantage of her mental seven years in jail. bridge substantial gaps on fact, it was the EU which took decision as its concerns were celled leaves of all field officers, examining and analysing all has said while upholding the sickness/illness. Therefore, no According to the police, crucial issues, including on the stance from 2014 that not addressed. and directions have been issued aspects. conviction and sentence interference of this court the FIR was lodged by the vic- data security status for the IT look, right now we have other “The idea that there would for effective patrolling against “For the last several months awarded to a man for raping against the impugned judg- tim’s father in 2008 alleging sector. priorities, we do not know have been great benefits wait- illegal activities in protected these private labs and hospitals a mentally disabled woman. ment and order passed by the that his daughter was found to Asked during an online whether we are ready. ing for us at the end of the areas. were looting the poor people of Observing that the convict high court convicting the be pregnant and she told her interactive session whether “So for the last six years, rainbow, sorry I do not buy The order said reports had this country. Like in Delhi the had exploited the victim by accused is called for,” said the mother that the accused had the talks were stalled due to and I say this as someone who that,” said Jaishankar about earlier been received from notification was issued on taking undue advantage of bench, also comprising raped her when she had gone India’s reservations against sat in the room, heard my own observations that India would Ranthambore Tiger Reserve 18.6.2020 fixing the maximum her mental illness, the apex Justices R S Reddy and M R to graze cattle. FTAs, Jaishankar vehemently leaders say this, heard the lose out for pulling out of the about animals such as cows and rate Rs 2400 and the cost of the court dismissed his appeal Shah. The prosecution said that dispelled it and said: “It is not responses from the EU lead- RCEP. buffaloes getting caught in kit and other things used in the against the September 2016 “On evidence, it has been due to fear and mental weak- a question of principle. India ership...The reluctance to The RCEP deal sealed last traps laid by hunters. test has gone down in the judgment of the Himachal established and proved that ness, the victim had not dis- has nothing in principle engage from 2014, this I can month comprised 10 member “Recently, five hunters were month of April-May itself, at the Pradesh High Court which the victim was mentally closed about the incident to against free trade agreements testify personally, is not from countries of the Association of arrested in Mount Abu for rate which is available at pre- had convicted him in the case retarded and her IQ was 62 anyone and when she was or preferential trade agree- the Indian side. It is from the Southeast Asian Nations hunting a sambar deer, looking sent,” it said. while setting aside the trial and she was not in a position medically examined, she was ments.” EU side, even today,” he added. (ASEAN) and five of the bloc’s to which red alert is announced Agrawal, in his PIL in court order acquitting him. to understand the good and found to be 31-week pregnant. Launched in June 2007, The external affairs min- dialogue partners — China, till February 2021,” it stated. which the interim plea has A bench headed by Justice bad aspect of sexual assault,” She gave birth to a child in negotiations for the proposed ister said he had visited Japan, South Korea, Australia The sub-adult been filed, had sought direction Ashok Bhushan noted in its the bench said in its 24-page June 2008 in Shimla and after agreement have witnessed Brussels twice in the last one and New Zealand. Ranthambore tiger T-108 was for fixing the maximum rate as verdict that as per the DNA judgement delivered on a DNA test it was found that many hurdles as both sides year and brought up the issue Asked about India’s rela- spotted twice on camera traps Rs 400 for RT-PCR test for report, the convict was the December 3. the accused was the biological have major differences on cru- with the concerned commis- tions with the US, Jaishankar – 12.50 am on Thursday and 6 COVID-19 uniformly all over biological father of the child The top court said the father of the infant, the police cial issues. sioner. said it is on an upswing am on Saturday – with a wire India. delivered by the 19-year-old high court was justified in re- had said, adding that he was Giving a run down of the “In the last one year, I have because there is a structural around his neck which looks While issuing the notice, victim who was found to be -appreciating the entire evi- arrested in the case. developments relating to the been to Brussels twice, and convergence between the two like a trap. the top court had said that the 31-week pregnant when the dence on record and reverse During the trial, the proposed FTA, Jaishankar said brought up the subject with countries. The department sought a PIL would be heard with anoth- matter came to light. the order of acquittal passed accused had claimed inno- at the 6th Edition of MED dia- the commissioner mandated “I am very confident that permission to tranquillise the er pending plea of Sachin Jain “A person suffering from by the trial court. cence and denied the allega- logue that India was negotiat- to deal with us. And that was India-US relations will con- big cat from the NTCA on pertaining to the cost of treat- mental disorder or mental The high court, while set- tions. ing on it with the European pretty much the answer I got tinue to do well,” he said. Friday. ment for COVID-19.     + ,- ././ & 9 7 
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Rome: Italian police on bases were in Milan and Turin Tokyo: Japan’s space agency Yuichi Tsuda, project Saturday arrested 19 suspects, in northern Italy as well as in said the Hayabusa2 spacecraft manager at the space agency dismantling what authorities the town of Ventimiglia, near successfully separated a cap- JAXA, stood up and raised his say was a criminal organisation the French border. sule and sent it toward Earth fists as everyone applauded the that moved migrants from Others allegedly involved in to deliver samples from a dis- moment command center Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and the scheme falsified work con- tant asteroid that could pro- officials confirmed the suc- Pakistan to Italy and then into tracts so the migrants could vide clues to the origin of the cessful separation of the cap- northern Europe. successfully apply for permis- solar system and life on our sule. Hayabusa2’s return with The investigation, led by sion to reside in Italy, authori- planet. the world’s first asteroid sub- prosecutors in Catania, Sicily, ties said. The Japan Aerospace surface samples comes weeks unveiled a network that The investigation began in Exploration Agency said the after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx involved hired or stolen sail- 2018, triggered by the arrival of capsule successfully detached spacecraft made a successful boats transporting migrants 10 boats near the eastern Saturday afternoon from touch-and-go grab of surface via Turkey and Greece to Italy. Sicilian city of Syracuse. The 220,000 kilometers (136,700 samples from asteroid Bennu. Some then traveled north boats had sailed from Turkey miles) away in a challenging China, meanwhile, to the French border and were and Greece in the Eastern operation that required preci- announced this week its lunar smuggled by vehicle into Mediterranean, and not from sion control. The capsule is lander collected underground France, thanks to human smug- Libya, from where for years the now descending to land in a samples and sealed them with- glers based in border towns, majority of the hundreds of remote, sparsely populated in the spacecraft for return to police said in a statement. thousands of migrants had set area of Woomera, Australia, Earth, as space developing The arrested suspects out for Italy in traffickers’ on Sunday. nations compete in their mis- included Iraqi Kurds, Afghans unseaworthy vessels. Hayabusa2 left the asteroid sions. and Italians, police said. The investigation ascer- Ryugu, about 300 million kilo- Many Hayabusa2 fans One of the alleged ring’s tained the activities of a net- meters (180 million miles) gathered to observe the bases was in Bari, southern Italy, work of Italians and foreigners, away, a year ago. After the cap- moment of the capsule sepa- where false documents were most of the latter holding resi- sule release, it is now moving ration at public viewing events issued indicating the migrants dency permits issued on away from Earth to capture across the country, including had housing, a requirement grounds of international pro- images of the capsule descend- one at the Tokyo Dome stadi- for residency permits. Other tection, the police said. AP ing to the planet. um. AP  ;     + ,- ././

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On receipt of the choice   9 9, However, the EAI-GDP, the finance ministry said on of Option-1 from Jharkhand, continued to contract for the Saturday. the Centre has granted addi- he contraction in India’s eighth consecutive month in  !!  & '&  With this, 3 union terri- borrowed Rs 30,000 crore on tional borrowing permission of Treal GDP can narrow down October 2020 and that too tories and all 28 states have behalf of the states in five Rs 1,765 crore to Jharkhand to just 1-2 per cent, said a faster than the previous month.    Among commodities and raw materials at reasonable accepted the Centre’s borrow- installments and has passed it government (0.5 per cent of report by Motilal Oswal “While personal con- products, iron ore, rice and prices could provide relief to ing plan to meet the shortfall in on to 26 states and 3 UTs on Chhattisgarh’s GSDP), it added. Financial Services. sumption expenditure (PCE) he overall trade deficit is pharmaceuticals continued the exporters. tax collection. October 23, November 2, Separately, Jharkhand will Accordingly, the in-house continued to contract in dou- Tlikely to widen as rising to display healthy uptick in According to the data, “ All the 28 states and 3 November 9, November 23 get Rs 1,689 crore through Economic Activity Index (EAI) ble-digits for the seventh con- coronavirus cases and subse- YoY shipments, whereas India’s merchandise imports Union Territories with legisla- and December 1. special borrowing window to for India’s real GVA (EAI- secutive month, total quent lockdowns in key leather, textiles and engi- declined by 13.33 per cent in ture have decided to go for From the next round of meet the GST revenue shortfall. GVA) grew by 4.8 per cent YoY investments declined 5 per export markets dent India’s neering goods continued to November to $33.39 billion Option-1 to meet the revenue borrowings, Jharkhand and Under the borrowing plan in October 2020, marking the cent the slowest fall in eight merchandise exports, experts show contraction.EEPC India from $38.52 billion in the cor- shortfall arising out of the GST Chhattisgarh too would receive (Option-1), the Centre would second consecutive month of months.” said. Chairman Mahesh Desai said responding month of the pre- implementation. Jharkhand, funds raised through this win- borrow from market Rs 1.10 growth. “Excluding government The recently released pro- that exporters continue to vious year. the only remaining state, has dow. Earlier this week, lakh crore which is the revenue “This is the first month in spending, EAI-GDP contract- visional data showed that battle the Covid-19 impact on Segment wise, oil imports now communicated its accep- Chhattisgarh communicated shortfall on account of GST a year when non-farm activities ed 7.6 per cent YoY in Oct’20 India’s merchandise exports global trade, pinning hopes were down 43.36 per cent to tance of Option-1,” the min- its acceptance for the borrow- implementation. The remain- (both industrial and services) versus a fall of 5.1 per cent YoY dropped by 9.07 per cent in on start of the vaccination and $6.27 billion from $11.07 bil- istry said in a statement. ing plan. ing Rs 73,000 crore shortfall is grew faster than the farm sec- in Sep’20.” November to $23.43 billion abating of the pandemic. lion in November 2019. Union Territories of Delhi, The next installment of Rs estimated to be the revenue tor,” Motilal Oswal Financial According to the report, from $25.77 billion in He said several critical “The primary factor in Jammu & Kashmir and 6,000 crore will be released to impact of the COVID-19 pan- Services said in a report. overall EAI-GVA continues to November 2019. export sectors, including engi- the export performance con- Puducherry have accepted the states/UTs on December 7, demic. The second option The GVA includes taxes, show an improvement in eco- “The slippage in exports neering, are reeling under a tinues to be the sharp decline Option 1. 2020, the ministry added. given by the Centre was that but excludes subsidies. nomic activity, while demand growth signifies the near term host of issues, including dis- in petro product shipments, The states & UTs who Under the terms of the states borrow the entire Rs Last month, the NSO data measures continue to lag. impact of fresh restrictions in ruptions in production, trans- but non-petro exports have choose Option-1 are getting the Option-1, besides getting the 1.83 lakh crore collection short- showed that on a YoY basis, Q2 “Based on a few indicators trading partners. The average portation and increasing also declined by 3 per cent amount of shortfall arising out facility of a special window for fall.Opposition-ruled states GVA for 2020-21 from the available for Nov’20 - power merchandise trade deficit is country-specific restrictions. presumably due to the impact of GST implementation borrowings to meet the revenue were initially against the bor- agriculture, forestry and fishing generation, manufacturing likely to reach substantially Under these circum- of a resurgence of the Covid- through a special borrowing shortfall, states are also entitled rowing plan saying that the sector inched lower to 3.4 per PMI, e-way registrations, etc., higher levels in H2FY21 as stances, Desai pointed out 19 pandemic in Europe,” said window put in place by the to get unconditional permis- Centre should borrow the cent growth, against 3.5 per growth seems to have cooled compared to Q2FY21,” said that some of the doable mea- Suman Chowdhury, Chief Centre. sion to borrow the final install- entire GST revenue shortfall cent in the same quarter of off last month.” Aditi Nayar, Principal sures like easy refund of GST Analytical Officer, Acuite The Centre has already ment of 0.50 per cent of Gross and compensate the states. 2019-20. “If so, it suggests that the Economist, ICRA. and ensuring availability of Ratings & Research. 5.5.E !(
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Last month, the Dankuni/ Chittaranjan: during the Lockdown & Un- government scrapped its earli- Corporation and Sompo Japan mid-caps have underper- inflows increased to $9.6 billion Accordingly, the series of Department of Expenditure, Satish Kr Kashyup, GM, visit- lockdown due to COVID-19 er plan to merge National Insurance Inc.“Some trends formed by 14 per cent,” the in Nov’20 from $2.5.Besides, reforms are expected to Ministry of Finance, reduced ed ELAAU Ancillary unit of pandemic situation. He lis- Insurance Company Ltd, have been accentuated and report said. the report cited that in recent- increase the participation of the amount of performance CLW at Dankuni on December tened to the day-to-day work- Oriental Insurance Company fast-tracked were technology “In terms of P/E ratio, the ly concluded 2QFY21 results, mid-sized engineering, pro- guarantee for all construction 05. Rajib Ray, PCEE/ Dankuni, ing experience of staff & super- Ltd and United India Insurance and digitalisation,” Mathur Nifty Mid-cap 100 now trades one of the key and defining fea- curement and construction contracts to 3 per cent of the and other officers accompanied visors and also enquired about Company Ltd into one. added.Giving a different take at a 13 per cent premium to tures of this performance was (EPC) players in the tendering value of the respective contracts the General Manager during the medical facilities available “Some things that were on that Asthana said: “Much large-caps at 23.6x.” the better-than-expected focus process for construction con- from the existing levels of 5-10 inspection of Dankuni Unit. at Dankuni Unit of CLW dur- building up at the start of the has been spoken about the As per the report, Nifty on cost mitigation measures, tracts. per cent.“This reduction is the He inspected the loco pro- ing the prevailing COVID-19 year have been blunted by the accelerated adoption of digital surpassed the 13,000 mark in apart from demand recovery “These relaxations how- result of a continued demand duction activities of Dankuni situation. 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He praised the tant production review meet- 5th largest economy in the tal means for transacting finan- after a 3.5 per cent rise in gross margin much-needed relief to those since the onset of Covid-19, efforts of staff & officers of ing with officers of Dankuni world; the ‘$5 Trillion GDP cial services including insur- Oct’20.It ended 11.4 per cent expansion.”2QFY21 was an construction contractors whose which has impacted the over- CLW Dankuni Unit for keep- Unit & advised for improving (gross domestic product) by ance in the future as well.” higher MoM in Nov’20 to close optimum combination of gross eligibility to bid for new pro- all systemic as well as entity- ing the uptrend in loco pro- in quality and further scaling of at 12,969. margin expansion and operat- jects has been hampered on specific liquidity,” the report duction of the current FY , loco production in the present ing cost reduction.” account of Covid-led business explained. months after months, even FY 2020-21. 5 -7 # #  <# $ Q 7 2#     %

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Gavaskar however doesn’t fashioned and I have always “But at the moment, it is cricket but that was my first real “(These are) really impor- Only a stubborn century inswingers from Jamieson and “An Australian match ref- endorse the concept as he believed that if you are not being allowed as part of the look at a quality attack like tant couple of games for us, not partnership by Jermaine Wagner removed Darren Bravo eree had no objection to that. feels it is a leverage given to good enough to play the rules of the game and accord- that. Those next spells are as just as Australian A squad but as Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph (nine) and Roston Chase (11). So I don’t see why there is so batters for a technical defi- bouncer and get hit on the ing to the rules of the game, strong as their first so you have Australian squad and we want to stalled New Zealand’s hopes of Southee was back in action much of noise about it.” ciency. helmet, then you don’t deserve there was no problem with to be on 100% of the time. play our best foot forward and dismissing the West Indies twice with the wickets of Jermaine One of the greatest bats- “On the business of con- a substitute. I am sorry,” Chahal playing instead of Ravi Looking forward to that test start putting the Indian guys in one day. Blackwood (23) and Alzarri men to have played the game, cussion substitute itself, I don’t Gavaskar said, forthright in Jadeja.” again.” under pressure.” Grey clouds and occasion- Joseph (nought) immediately al showers over Seddon Park after lunch, leaving Jamieson created the perfect platform for and Wagner to clean up the New Zealand’s swing attack as remaining wickets of Roach (  the West Indies started the day (two) and Gabriel (one). Jason     ?  )  at 49 without loss and lost 15 holder was unbeaten on 25. (( (A Plagued by injuries, New wickets for 285 runs. The West Indies second Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson, who They were crushed in their innings followed the same recipe once held the record for fastest ODI hundred, Press. first innings for 138 for nine, as the New Zealand bowlers set called time on his international career and “Boom is one of the best, if not the with Shane Dowrich — who suf- up the batsmen with a consistent signed a three-year deal with USA’s Major best, T20 bowler in the world. I picked fered a hand injury on the first line of delivery for a few balls, League Cricket (MLC). his brain. I was asking about his yorkers day — not batting. then adjusted the angle and The 29-year-old, who has played 13 Tests, and how he gets them so good; he likes At stumps, they were 196 for wickets followed. 49 ODIs and 31 T20Is for New Zealand, did- to bowl from a higher position and a few six in their second innings in Campbell, who faced five n’t feature in any of Black Caps’ assignment for other things. reply to New Zealand’s formida- balls in the morning, lasted the past two years. “You watch him bowl and just think ble 519 for seven. only three in the second In the 93 international games across for- ‘how does he do that!?’,” Pattinson said. Blackwood was 80 not out, innings when he nicked a mats, he scored 2277 runs with two hundreds The 30-year-old is a member of the his 13th Test half century, with Boult delivery that Latham and 10 half-centuries. He also picked up 90 Australia Test squad and he will warm Joseph on 59, his highest score just managed to get his fingers wickets. up for the four-match series by playing and their partnership worth under at ground level. “It’s been a huge honour and (I am) for Australia A in a tour game. 107 runs. Bravo attempted to domi- extremely proud to represent New Zealand,”  ** He said playing in the IPL “ignited Southee relished the condi- nate the bowling with three Anderson, who holds the record for the fastest a spark to play more white-ball cricket tions with five wickets in the day, boundaries before short-ball ODI century for his 36-ball innings against West ustralia Test pacer James Pattinson ... To try and get back into Australia’s four in the first innings where specialist Neil Wagner pitched Indies in 2013, was quoted as saying by Asays he has picked Jasprit Bumrah’s white-ball teams.” the West Indies managed 138, one on a length that was edged Cricbuzz. brain during his unexpected stint at the Pattinson, who has not been picked and one in the second. to Southee in the slips. His 35-ball hundred against West Indies on Mumbai Indians in the recent IPL and in Australia’s T20 or ODI side since 2015, When the West Indies Wagner ended that over the New Year’s Day in 2014, was the fastest ODI wanted to know the secret of Indian said meeting Bumrah was a good lesson resumed the day at 49 without with the wicket of Brooks (two) hundred for a year before AB de Villiers’ broke speedster’s lethal yorkers. in not tinkering with bowling actions for loss, Southee removed John and the carnage continued at the the record with a 31-ball feat against the same Pattinson went unsold in the IPL the sake of the textbook. “It’s fantastic. Campbell in the opening over to start of the next over when opposition. auction but was included in the MI squad He’s got an unusual action, been allowed set the bowling blueprint. Southee had Brathwaite (10) Anderson lamented that he couldn’t play as a last-minute replacement for Lasith to keep doing that and it’s what makes He troubled Campbell with caught behind. more internationals for his country. Malinga. He played 10 games for the IPL him successful.” Pattinson said Bumrah three inswingers before tempt- Holder, who had multiple “I would have loved to have achieved and champions picking 11 wickets. “was happy to share a lot of information ing the batsman with a wider lives including being dropped on played more but just is what it is sometimes, “I lucked out a bit going to Mumbai, around his bowling mindset”. “He’s a fan- delivery that was spooned to successive balls, saw his luck run and different opportunities arise and send you the most successful franchise in IPL his- tastic guy. He bowls a lot more than I Williamson at mid-off. out on eight to give all-rounder in a direction you never thought would be a tory. It all happened so quickly. It was thought he would at training. He just A Southee ball that swung Daryl Mitchell his first Test possibility. Very appreciative for everything that such a great experience and surprise,” bowls and bowls and bowls ... You see late nicked Brooks’s bat and he wicket. NZC has done for me.” PTI Pattinson told Australian Associated how switched on he is.” 
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These sister sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga know that how we spend our days alter the course of our lives and emphasised the practice of Dinacharya and Ritucharya. ,-3/,,-3/, To maintain an internal balance to ever shifting qualities externally in nature, our Dinacharya or daily rou- tines, eating habits, exercise regimen, lifestyles and rhythms should also ide- ally adapt to the six changing seasons or the Ritus. Ayurveda divides a year or 12 months into six seasons of approxi- mately two months each. 1. Early Winter or Hemanta Ritu 2. Late Winter or Shishir Ritu 3. Spring or Vasanta Ritu, 4. Summer or Greeshma Ritu 5. Rainy Season or Varsha Ritu, and 6. Autumn or Sharad Ritu The seasonal variations can effect the human body and have to be taken into consideration for designing our daily prescribed routines to negate mis- takes in intelligence in adapting to changes in nature within and around us. As humans, we are part of the ecol- ogy of life around us, the cycles of earth interact with the cycles of our bodies. Adaptation to changes outside is one of through what we eat, as nutrition overwhelmed, exercise like walking, tai the three pillars of our anchors for reaches the tissues with efficient he ancient sages of Ayurveda chi, or gentle yoga will help bring some health and is a crucial to health and metabolism at this time of the season- Tknew that how we spend our grounding. well being. As the saying goes: “As in al year. days alters the course of our If you are feeling sluggish and the Universe, so within us...” This Kapha tendency when in bal- lives, and emphasised the heavy, a more vigorous workout will Hemant and Shishir Ritus, consist- ance, gives internal bala or strength to practice of dinacharya. While help move the Kapha energy from ing of four months starting November the human body at the time of winter times and experiences may building up. Include invigorating back- (broadly after Sharad Purnima) are bringing endurance to the body. change over millennia, the need bends like Ustrasana, Dharunasana to considered winter cold season in most On the flip side, if we don’t nourish for a daily routine may be more remove heaviness and sluggishness. parts of India. According to Ayurveda, ourselves well in the winter with good important today than ever. Even Surya namaskars and Vinyasa prac- like increases like, so the winter season fats, nutrition dense foods, it can lead (( +  one or two practices, everyday tices with deep slow breaths, a sequence — which shares a number of character- to imbalance in vata, leaving us anxious healthy rituals will help keep Pranayma, brisk walking and dancing istics with Kapha dosha — will tend to and ungrounded, nagging seasonal ill ( + > 4  your body and mind energised. are recommended during winters. They increase Kapha, predisposing us to health, compromising our immune sys- = + = We can use early morning as help in maintaining the body heat. Kapha seasonal aggravations, especially tem. Neglecting a wholesome diet in a window of opportunity to go Surya Namaskars are best enjoyed now if it is a key player in your constitution. the winters, rich in fats and nutrients * +1 4  = back in time to change, heal and with mind on strength, grace in transi- These will be mostly felt in the seat or can lead to auto digestion or catabolis- + (  re-pattern early negative tion and unhurried breaths. One can ‘home’ of Kapha eg head, throat, nose, ing of our own tissues (Autolysis) due patterns. Each new day ushers build on range of movement and mouth, tongue (hence the emphasis on to our naturally heightened metabolism ,B( 1 = and grounded cursedly) everyday or in a cascade of new possibilities endurance by increasing the number of oil pulling, tongue cleaning, Jal neti, at this time of the year. * +1   sprinkle on your dals. and a shower of second chances. Surya namaskars in Winter months. Nasyam, and Kriyas such as Bhastrika Lukewarm water or warm spiced We can focus on encouraging We must also try to increase our and Kapalbhati), chest, stomach and    +1   herbal tea and tisanes, soups to save the the smooth flow of prana in sunlight exposure in this time of the joints — unctuous in its attributes and     ++1  = body from needing to equalise the these early morning hours. year. Sunlight in this phase of cannot take dryness, hence foods rich Applying regularity and routine outer with inner temperatures. A tea- Dakshinayana or Southern Solstice in good natural fats. brings structure to our days and paci- + +  spoon or two of Chyavanprash before Here is a summary of your gives out energy unlike in the Northern When out of balance, Kapha can fies aggravations. The body requires /' , night time along with some warm suggested morning routine. solstice when the Sun absorbs energy to lead to accumulation and stagnation, more fuel to stay warm and healthy in turmeric milk will increase energy, ● Wake up with the Sun, all beings leaving us weaker and low on dullness of the mind, lack of motiva- the winter months — igniting the ( 4   immunity, and inner strength through ideally at Pre-dawn energy. tion, depression or attachments. digestive capacity. Our digestive fire or =,  the winter ● Rinse mouth and splash eyes Abhyangam or Oil Massage for your To avoid this accumulation, one of agni is high at this time, so our diet (   * with cool water body regularly with warm oils is high the most important things you can do should naturally be nourishing and      ● Massage gums or gargle with recommended according to Ayurveda. to balance kapha is to get plenty of substantial as our system will deliver it , 9, +  Kapha tends to stagnate easily. One sesame seed oil, ending with A great night time routine, If short exercise, maintain metabolism and efficiently for repair and building of tis- +  H   of the best ways to get it moving again a warm water rinse on time, is to give yourself a foot mas- move cellular waste or Kleda from the sues. is to engage in physical activity, ● Drink a glass of warm water sage at least as often as you can. My body to bring lightness by encouraging Foods that have the potential to be +(  +  + increase circulation, warm the tissues ● Eliminate personal favourite is Apricot or Sveda or Sweat. As the healing capacity building blocks should be on our diet  I4  (  and break a sweat. Balam or our ● Brush and scrape the tongue Almond oil with Lavender essential oil of the body tissues increase, Good plan. Proteins via vegetarian and non strength is maximum at this time of the ● Jal Neti (time permitting) added. nourishment for proper structural vegetarian sources. Fats, Vitamin C rich +  + year. ● Administer Nasya (nasal) oil A little care and a lot of mindful- repair is recommended in the winters. Amla, Sea Food, Nuts, coconut, pump- ,  ( == Start your day with a short but ● Meditate ness goes a long way in keeping our Our Metabolism, digestive fire or kin, Red carrots, Apples, Heavy lentils invigourating morning routine. You will ● Exercise appropriately for body healthy and happy. 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It is expressed in how much a democracy’s success or failure is determined by the val- we care about others. It is demonstrat- ues of the people at helm. A Democracy is not exactly a sys- ed by how much we give of ourselves tem of governance in which there are rulers and subjects. It to help or serve others. is an arrangement in which the representatives of the peo- ple are given the responsibility to run the State on the prin-    ciples of summum bonum. Leadership in an ideal Democracy As children, a popular game has has to be values driven, not power driven. Naturally, it is the been “Monopoly,” in which one circles character of the leadership that will ensure the sanctity of a game board through the throw of the the system. There are no subjects in a Democracy. There are dice. In this game, one lands on spaces only citizens who have inalienable rights. They have oblig- with the names of properties. Players ations, too. To uphold the values enshrined in the constitu- are given cash to spend, and they can tion. Governments derive their powers from the consent of buy the property with that cash. the governed. Whenever a government becomes destructive Then, they are able to build homes of these ends, people have a right to change the government. and hotels on that property, and The underlying assumptions are that the leadership that runs charge rent each time another player the government will accept the people’s verdict. The catch lands on that spot. This game is quite is what if it doesn’t ? Democracy becomes dictatorship. This long and children can spend hours threat is always there. And everywhere. It is the leadership engaged in it. It is so engaging they character that is critical. One man and his cohorts can make often forget about their homework or a Democracy degenerate into totalitarian regime. This pos- their other sports activities. This sibility is always there. It is for this reason that maintaining game of high finances or “Monopoly” the sanctity of democratic institutions is a crucial require- is very similar to the game of the ment. The checks and balances need to be continuously world, which has little to do with the strengthened to ensure survival of a Democracy. The citi- true game of God. zens have a holy duty towards this. Above petty interests, they God has another game going on. need to rise. After all, who lives if the Democracy dies. We It is a game based on the law of love. saw how Hitler killed Democracy in Germany. And all in It is a game in which God loves us and the name of racial superiority which is a direct anti-thesis wants us to love God back. This love of Democracy that rests on the foundation of the golden rule is not only between God and each cre- that all men and women are created equal. Democracies thrive ated being. It is also having love for when they are responsive and welcome dissent. It is rather hen we come into the wrong goal, and that we will leave off others, but rather to earn our own the entire family of God. God wants in the interest of Democracy to encourage dissent. Liberalism this physical life, we this world with nothing. +     honest livelihood. But we should us to play the game of godly love. is the soul of dissent. Criticism is the feedback that helps a are gifted a certain The fact is clear that no matter seek a healthy balance. We need to Democracy evolve. In corona times, we find that Heads of number of breaths. what we do with our life, our life will =  B *  take stock of our money and our land, Q  State have developed a propensity to consolidate power. Even These breaths corre- end one day. If we choose to play the (   9   but also we need to take stock of how It is the game wherein we expe- in proclaimed and seasoned democracies. According to Wlate to a measure of time counted by game of life by investing all our time we spend our time. rience God’s love for ourselves, and Economist Intelligence Unit, the present times have been the seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, in the acquisition of wealth and prop-  =& 4 Real happiness is finding joy and radiate that love to all around us. God worst for democracies. The threat to Democracy was not from months, and years. This is our real erty, we will be forced to leave it all = (  contentment in life. Most people, is an ocean of bliss and love. When we military coup but by elected governments. Why this has hap- capital. We may think that the most behind in the end. When our last when faced with a terminal disease, connect with God, we are bathed in pened needs to be deliberated. The biggest stakeholder is the important pursuit of life is the finan- breath is taken, we must hand over our +9    4 no longer care about money. The that ecstasy. It is more enjoyable than citizenry. It must rise to the occasion. Particularly when insti- cial exchange of making money and bank account and properties to those   +( + things that matter to them are their any game of this world. It is a happi- tutions that were to be neutral become partisan. Fear and spending it. But when we look at the we have left behind. It stays in this family, what they have accomplished ness far beyond any possible in this half-truths are driving the corona times and chaos has become big picture, the most important pur- world, while our soul departs this , 9 *4 in life, and their faith in God. These world. We can play God’s game of love the order. Clues can be picked up from an interesting dia- suit of life is making the best use of world.  9 +  are intangible gifts. Love becomes through meditation, the process of logue between Lord Ram and Sugriva when the latter refus- the time we have been given. We are It is true, no doubt, that the world more important. Love for their fam- taking our attention away from the es to rule Kishkindha stating that he wants to renounce and here to accumulate spiritual wealth. is based on an economic system in  += 9 *4 ily, love for God, and what they did world outside and focusing it within. opt for sanyas. Lord Ram then delivers the golden rule that Instead, we have been caught up by which we have to work to make a liv- (( 9 9 4 to express their love for humanity are It is through God’s Game of Love that sanyasi is the ideal person to rule. This is what Plato said the attractive and colourful sights of ing to exchange it for the goods and the gifts they take with them into the we experience the riches that lay latent much later that philosophers should be kings. Abdicracy is this world that we think will bring services we need to take care of our- =    beyond. within us, which will bring us unfath- the essence of Democracy. monetary gain. At the end of this life, selves and our family. 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e all experience mood swings. e all have many wishes. But what exactly is a mood However, the nature of wish- Wswing? This can be explained as Wes may undergo a big change to a prompt change in mood from happi- with age. For example, a child might ness to anger, irritability, and even depres- wish to play games, eat fast food, go to sion. Some of us often describe mood a fun park, etc., whereas an old person swings as a “roller coaster” of feelings. may wish to sit in a park peacefully, eat When these feelings are very strong they simple foods, watch some spiritual pro- can cause disruption. Some times we gramme, etc. come across terms like anxiety and I have chosen ten wishes, which are depression. Please understand that these common in old age or should be. But two are different from each other. There’s before I get into the details of these a marginal difference between anxiety wishes, it is important that we under- and depression. When someone starts stand that they have to be managed. panicking about something it’s called anx- Let me begin with my favourite iety, whereas, in depression, usually an wish, that is enjoy the company of God. individual doesn’t talk and becomes quite. This I try to ensure through several Have you ever thought why we have ways. I try to recite “Rama” as much third wish is to finish all my responsi- We, human beings, have the responsi- mood swings? It’s due to Hormonal as possible in the twenty four hours that bilities/duties up to date, that is when bility to leave the world better than changes. The neurotransmitters like I have. Even during sleeping hours, I try I leave my body. There are always some, when we came in. Regular consulta- Dopamine and Serotonin and hormones to chant whenever there is break in but my wish is to keep fulfilling them tions go on with them in order to leave like Oxytocin plays a crucial role in our sleep. Then, I love to see Lord Krishna’s as they arise. The fourth and a very them with the best sanskars that I can behaviour. photo; He is so beautiful. I do namaskar important wish is to be able to live a manage. In order to do that I have to Neurotransmitters are chemical mes- to Him many times during the day. The normal life till the very last day, if my practice them, otherwise my wise sengers that control countless functions list goes on. What do I expect in return? Lord will be so kind. I make multiple counsel will not be effective. Surely, I and processes in your body, from sleep to slow the absorption of carbohydrates in and energy to one thing with your I need guidance from the Omniscient. sacrifices in order to gain this boon. I wish to have the satisfaction of having metabolism. One of the neurotransmitters your blood and increase the discharge of Subconscious, unconscious and conscious Who else? Similarly, I need His help, eat in a very controlled way, my habits a life well lived. So far so good in this — Dopamine plays a huge role in terms of dopamine, which can improve your mood mind. which is several times during the day. are on the good side, my enjoyments regard with my hundreds of spiritual motivation and reward. When you put and energy. ● Get proper and adequate sleep: People Shaktis of all kinds are always required. are healthy, etc. Surely, I hate to be articles published in various newspa- some efforts in achieving your goals and a ● Exercise: It is important to keep our that are sleep deprived experiences nega- Who else than the Omnipotent to pro- dependent physically on anyone. So far pers and tens of books, which are pur- sense of satisfaction on getting success is physical and mental health in good shape. tive moods like anger, frustration, sadness vide. Same is applicable for resources; so good; I am able to manage almost chased in good numbers in books-fairs. partly due to a rush of dopamine. Exercise stimulates chemicals within the etc. Therefore, it’s important to have an the Master of the universe is the one to all my personal works except cooking And I wish to leave with my name Therefore, times when you feel a little brain that improve your mood and make equal amount of oxygen supply and CO2 approach. The list is long; I need and cleaning my room. unblemished; no one should question demotivated, helpless and tired of certain you feel more relaxed. The brain releases release. peace, sukha, protection, support, etc. Then, comes financial security. I my character. tasks, this is often to dysfunction within feel-good chemicals throughout the body. ● Music Therapy: Music can lift your The next big wish is to qualify for have worked all my life to ensure this, It is a tall order for anyone, but lot your dopamine system. For Serotonin, Physical activities enhance self-esteem mood, boost happiness and reduces anxi- a great next birth. I am genuinely and I continue to earn my living even can be managed in the remaining time. experts believe that low serotonin levels and reduce depression. ety. It also helps in improving our focus. desirous of being born in a family of now. It is tough to be materially active To begin with, we must have clarity result in depression. In terms of Oxytocin, ● Say no to unhealthy food: It’s said that Therefore, choose the genre of music you pure and prosperous. (Bhagwad Gita as well as please the Lord by my spir- about what is desirable, what is possi- it is said that if this high then the person processing those carbohydrate-heavy like and let the sound heal you from 6.41) I apply myself very seriously to itual acts, but the kind Lord helps me ble, etc. Then, we must get serious to is happy and sees good in everything foods can cause you to feel an unpleasant inside. Your body is your temple. Stay deserve this privilege. I disseminate in achieving this difficult balance. The achieve all those wishes. If you have a Every single problem has its solution. feeling. Researches have proved that eat- healthy, worship your mind, body and God’s instructions in order to become idea is also to leave my descendents in good connection with God; He will To regulate your mood swings, exercise ing healthy can drastically change your soul. dearest to Him. (18.68-69) I try to fol- a comfortable financial position. This help generously as He is helping me. I the following methods: mood and improve your way of life.   )  &% H low God’s instructions as much as my is part of my legacy. There are other thank God for His mercies. ● Include protein in your diet: By ● Meditation: When you meditate at that :# &C 5  /  nature permits. I wish to become aspects of my legacy as well. My       adding protein to your meals can help point of time you channelise your mind   #  &    exceedingly dear to God. (12.20) The descendents are excellent to say to least.  A'   F  
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iscrimination at places of ty of Tribals. Dworship is not new to Similarly, the medieval India. Irrespective of any belief practice of verifying “janau” systems, social prejudices, (sacred thread) of people by inequity and favouritism exist, removing the upper wear though the forms and degree (shirt) is still practised in the vary from religion to religion. temples owned by Devaswom However, it surprises us that Board, especially in Travancore such practices still exist and region. For example, Sharkkara 7688 often gets patronised in the Devi temple, Sreekandeswaram >7&8 State of Kerala, which tops in temple, Pallippuram Devi tem- O8<7$7=8P& almost all kinds of social para- ple, all in Thiruvananthapuram meters, including the Human follow this custom. =DD  
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One their own caste people as tem- Thiruvilwamala temple, and authority earmarked separate become one of the most dis- pay at all, face longer queues to son took place at the previously may call it diversity, but it ple priest. This practice can still Sabarimala temple. Such dis- toilet for the priest or temple criminatory places for worship, take the Darshan of the deities. mentioned Guruvayur temple, could have been better if the be noticed in many parts of the criminatory practices are not staff, the move could have persisting even in the 21st cen- Moreover, all the devotees do since the Minister’s wife was a restrictions were made wholly State where rituals related to only bringing bad name to the been justifiable. tury. Several forms of social and not get similar kind of Darshan Christian. Similarly, legendary on a voluntary basis, by mak- marriage and birth are per- religion but to the State as well. It is worth mentioning here economic differentiation such in the temple, some form of singer KJ Yesudas, a recipient ing people aware of the old formed by own caste people, It is very surprising that 2$*%11")2 that Devaswom Boards in as separate queues based on product differentiation is also of prestigious national awards beliefs and practices of this expert in mantra vidya (chant- despite the fact that Kerala were established with a payment, ban on the entry of applied to justify differential such as Padma Shri, Padma ancient temple, and allowing ing hymns) rather than by Communist Party of India noble purpose to undertake the non-Hindu devotees or visitors, price, where devotees can get Bhushan and the Padma the devotees themselves to Brahmins. (Marxist) and their allies, management of the temples of priority to Brahmin for the post Darshan of deities at a close Vibhushan, who had sung decide whether to visit the Hovever, there exists scores which claim to be religion-neu- Princely States of Travancore, of priests, ban on entry on the range if they pay higher. some of the most popular temple or not. of private/trust run temples in tral and frequently proclaim Cochin and Malabar, to regu- basis of gender, removal of This practice is found in devotional songs in praise of It can also be found that Kerala which have been themselves as a perennial sup- late their finances, mainte- shirt, etc, continue to be prac- the Sree Krishna Swamy tem- various Hindu deities, was not Devaswom temples have not appointing persons from porter of social progress, did nance and removal of pre- tised in these religious institu- ple in Guruvayoor, one of the allowed to enter the Guruvayur been considering people Scheduled Caste & Scheduled not initiate any reforms in the existing discriminatory prac- tions. most popular religious centres and Kadampuzha Devi temple belonging to Scheduled Caste Tribal communities as their temples owned by State. It rais- tices (if any). The price discrimination in Kerala, where a VIP queue in Malappuram for being a and Scheduled Tribes for the priests for many decades. es doubt on the intention of They were created by the for Darshan (auspicious sight of system exists with a payment of non-Hindu. Later, he was post of temple priest. Their first Popular temples in political dispensation if they Travancore-Cochin Religious a deity/idol) is found in Kerala Rs 1,000 for “Special Darshan”. allowed to enter the famous Sri Scheduled Caste (SC) priest Thiruvananthapuram such as want to continue these prac- Institutions Act (1950), regu- only among the temples man- In another surreal practice, Padmanabhaswami Temple in was appointed only in 2017, by Kollampuzha Devi temple in tices to vilify Hindu religion lated, empowered and expand- aged by Devaswom Board. The most of Devaswom Board tem- Thiruvananthapuram, which the Travancore Devaswom Attingal, Elambrakode Devi especially when these prac- ed by subsequent laws passed most visited Devaswom tem- ples do not allow non-Hindus is not under any board, after Board (Balan 2017). It is note- temple in Pallikkal, tices have been opposed by 424= *%$2## in the State Legislative ples have provisioned sepa- to enter temple. A controversy years of waiting (Outlook Web worthy that Kerala had unique Mullanalloor Devi temple in most of Hindus. Assembly of Kerala. 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