INDIAN 08 April, 2020 | Wednesday | Volume No: 8| Issue No: 42 Pages: CHRONICLE8 www.indianchronicle.com Published from : Ranga Reddy (Telangana State) 3 Drunk man hits car to divider at NTR Woman creates hulchul at Banjara Hills PS over Garden in Hyderabad during lockdown meeting her boyfriend during lockdown Hyderabad: Lockdown prevails as a preventive measure to curb the spread of Coronavirus in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: With the outbreak of Coronavirus positive cases, the government has imposed lockdown and Taking advantage of deserted roads, the drunken people coming on to the roads with reckless driving. In a similar deployed the police to control the situation, where they are encountering with strange incidents. As there is no chance incident, a drunk man created a ruckus on the road near NTR Garden on Monday night. The speeding car lost to come out of the houses for another two weeks, the behaviour of a few people has become a headache for the police. control and collided with the divider on the road. As the airbags opened, he survived with minor injuries. The In a similar situation, a young woman has created hulchul at Banjara Hills police station on Monday morning. The accident happened when the car with the registration no AP TS 09 EA 990 was travelling via NTR Garden from woman who came to the PS was seeking permission to meet her boyfriend during the lockdown. The police were Himayatnagar. On receiving the information, the police“4/7/2020 Drunkman hits car to divider at NTR Garden in shocked at hearing her reason. Going into the details, Her boyfriend, who stays at Amberpet has come to Banjara Hills Hyderabad during lockdown reached the spot and took the man into their custody. Road No 12, was roaming near the girl's house on Monday. 4.1 days doubling time for Covid19: Death toll climbs to 114, over 4,421 cases reported across the country Coronavirus worrisome New Delhi: The death toll due to novel coronavirus INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU rose to 114 and the number HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 of cases in the country climbed to 4,421 on Tues- The doubling time for day, according to the Union Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Health Ministry. India is 4.1 days, far from the While the number of ideal 7.1 days, as more as- active COVID-19 cases ymptomatic carriers are stood at 3,981, as many as coming to hospitals with 325 people were cured and symptoms. The doubling discharged, and one had time is calculated based on migrated, it stated. The total number of patients who number of cases include 66 come with symptoms and foreign nationals. are confirmed for the dis- ease. According to the ministry's data updated at 9 Medical experts say that doubling time has in- am, three new deaths were reported from Rajasthan, creased as cluster cases while Tripura recorded its have emerged in various to individual states. first coronavirus case. have recorded three fatali- deaths across the country, parts of the country and are The highest number of Maharashtra has re- ties each. Two deaths each while the confirmed cases being reported now. Hyderabad explained, "The to fight virus and response can be carried out.” confirmed cases are from ported the most coronavirus have been reported from reached 4,683. Of them, 359 The Markaz organised next two weeks will see rise of immune system towards Maharashtra at 748, fol- The ICMR is taking deaths at 45, followed by Jammu and Kashmir and have been cured and dis- by the Tablighi Jamaat in in Covid-19 centers. After it. While this is only going to lowed by Tamil Nadu at 621 data of all main sewage Gujarat at 12, Madhya Kerala. Bihar, Himachal charged. Nizamuddin in New Delhi, that, only governments can be a sample, it will give an and Delhi with 523 cases. channels in city as they have Pradesh nine, Telangana Pradesh and Haryana have orthopaedic doctor contacts allow them to go to private assessment of how those There has been a lag Kerala reported 327 COVID- to test presence of virus in and Delhi seven each, reported one fatality each, in Nellore and Wockhardt hospitals for containment. who are exposed to the vi- in the Union Health Ministry 19 cases, Telangana 321, sewage. Scientists have got Punjab six and Tamil Nadu according to the health min- Hospital in Mumbai are ex- This is as an expected sce- rus and asymptomatic carri- figures, compared to the Uttar Pradesh 305 and ers are responding to the vi- in touch with doctors and of- five fatalities. istry data. numbers announced by dif- amples of how there are nario as finally more tests ficials of municipalities to Rajasthan 288 cases. rus. Karnataka registered However, a PTI tally ferent states, which officials groups of cases emerging are being carried out and take up these works. Andhra Pradesh reported from various parts of India. contact tracing is happening A senior doctor ex- four deaths, while West Ben- based on figures reported attribute to procedural de- 226 coronavirus cases. gal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra by states directly on Monday lays in assigning the cases Dr K.K. Aggarwal, as per guidelines. This plained, “presently, we are Pradesh and Rajasthan night showed at least 138 president, Confederation of means sporadic cases with taking throat swabs for sus- Dr Mustufa Afzal, infec- Medical Association of Asia no contact history and se- pected cases which is time tious disease specialist, ex- and Oceania, said, “The vere respiratory distress will consuming. The Indian plained, “Virus shedding is ideal time where there are also come to hospitals. Two Council of Medical Re- through droplets from Trump talks tough, warns of 'retaliation' if no clusters or groups dou- deaths in Osmania General search (ICMR) is now set to mouth, besides urine and bling time is 7.1 days. Those Hospital and one case of start blood tests and this will feces. This virus in sewage places where clusters have immune compromised child lead to more numbers of system is transmitted through mosquitoes and India doesn't export hydroxychloroquine to US originated, the doubling time in Niloufer Hospital are ex- tests. But it will also give an US. is now 4.1 days.” amples.” idea of the spread. This will houseflies. We have to enable us to understand check on-load of virus in Washington, April 7 "So, I would be sur- The rising number of The anti-body testing cluster spread in communi- sewage system, which is a prised if that were his deci- cases across in India in dif- for healthcare workers, who President Donald ties and mark those places part of epidemiological pro- sion. He'd have to tell me ferent states is as antici- are frontline carriers of virus, Trump has warned India where extensive methods of cess. These steps have to be that the US may retaliate if it that. I spoke to him Sunday pated by medical experts. will give an indication of morning, called him, and I level of anti-body generated prevention and treatment taken to control the spread did not export anti-malarial A senior doctor in of the virus.” drug Hydroxychloroquine said we'd appreciate your despite his personal re- allowing our supply to come quest, saying he would be out. If he doesn't allow it to surprised in case of a nega- come out, that would be Telangana Govt plans to set up tive outcome as New Delhi okay, but of course there has good relations with may be retaliation. Why Washington. wouldn't there be?" Trump said. antibody blood banks Hydroxychloroquine, His remarks came at a Chandershekhar Rao in- an old and inexpensive drug INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU proposal. Telangana is currently used to treat malaria, is seen time when both countries are structs deployment of India's in the grip of the COVID-19 The idea for setting up placed at number four as a viable therapeutic so- HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 first automated 'Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 blood banks was among states with regard to lution by President Trump to As Covid-19 cases rise, Monitoring System App' to mooted by Kiran Mazumdar the number of Covid-19 pa- coronavirus that has so far The Indian Council of the Telangana Government identify, undertake live sur- Shaw, Executive Chairper- tients in the country. With killed more than 10,000 Medical Research (ICMR) is considering setting up veillance, track, monitor, and son, Biocon Limited, after 334 confirmed Covid cases, Americans and infected has recommended the anti- blood banks that will store provide real-time analytics. which KTR tweeted: “Yester- of which 33 have recovered over 3.6 lakh within weeks. malarial drug for those in- antibody-rich plasma from Senior Cabinet Minis- day good friend Kiran Shaw and 11 dead, the state has volved in the care of sus- patients who have recov- ter KT Rama Rao (KTR), Last week, Trump said called me and suggested 290 active patients, majority pected or confirmed cases ered from the infection. This working president of the he has sought help from that we set up a ‘Covid blood of whom are in Hyderabad, of the coronavirus and also, plasma will help Covid pa- Telangana Rashtrya Prime Minister Narendra bank’ in Telangana; with Ranga Reddy and Medchal for the asymptomatic house- tients to recover quicker with Samithi (TRS) and son of the Modi to allow the sale of antibody-rich plasma from districts close to the state hold contacts of laboratory the help of injected antibod- Chief Minister, said the Hydroxychloroquine tablets patients who had recovered capital, possibly owing to confirmed cases. ies. Health Department has ordered by the US to treat from Covid.” better medical facilities. On Monday, a senior tion has already created a been asked to work on the the growing number of week issued an Emergency CM K coronavirus patients in his State Department official national strategic stockpile of 29 million doses of the Use Authorization for the country, hours after India said that India has been a prescription of the drugs in banned the export of the anti- significant partner of the US malaria drug, anticipating that its test results on more certain circumstances.In ad- malarial drug. in the pharmaceutical sec- dition to New York, COVID- Assam MLA held for remarks calling COVID 19 tor and it expects similar co- than 1,500 COVID-19 pa- "I would be surprised if 19 patients in several States operation to continue be- tients in New York is yield- he would, you know, be- ing positive results. are being treated with cause India does very well tween the economies. Hydroxychloroquine, includ- hospitals worse than detention centres with the United States," “India has long been a Global scientists, rac- ing Michigan and Texas. Trump told reporters during significant partner of the ing against time to find ei- them Muslim, are currently Based on some initial Guwahati: An opposi- a press briefing at the White United States in the pharma- ther a vaccine or a therapeu- lodged in the detention cen- results, the Trump adminis- tion MLA in Assam has been House on Monday. ceutical sector,” Alice G tic cure to the virus, have arrested for saying quaran- tres in Assam because their begun testing tration is banking heavily on Last month, India im- Wells, the Acting Assistant using Hydroxychloroquine tine facilities and hospitals names were included in the Secretary of State for South Hydroxychloroquine and COVID 19 patients are updated National Register posed a ban on the export chloroquine as candidates for the successful treatment on Hydroxychloroquine, on and Central Asia, told report- of coronavirus. worse than detention cen- of Citizens. ers during a press briefing. for potential COVID-19 treat- tres. which Trump is now bank- ments and the FDA last Mahanta said Aminul ing heavily for the treatment The Trump administra- Islam faces a case under Aminul Islam, the All of COVID-19 patients. India United Democratic several sections of the In- Front (AIDUF) legislator from dian Penal Colde for crimi- India has received Dhing constituency, was nal conspiracy and spread- similar requests from sev- Covid-19 cases cross 300-mark in AP, 280 taken into custody early this ing disaffection between eral other countries includ- morning after a preliminary communities, among others. ing its immediate interrogation, director-gen- neighbours Sri Lanka and linked to Nizamuddin event eral of police Bhaskar Jyoti Nepal. India has said that it Mahanta told PTI. California loans 500 ventilators to is reviewing its export ban Hyderabad, April 7 order. An audio clip contain- With 37 new cases, the number of persons testing positive for Covid-19 in Andhra ing a telephonic conversa- Notably, India's deci- Pradesh on Monday crossed the 300-mark.However, fatalities in the state have been tion, purportedy between Is- US national stockpile sion to ban the exports of curtailed. Out of the 303 reported cases, 280 are linked to Markaz at Nizamuddin in New lam and another person, Hydroxychloroquine is Delhi last month. San Francisco: Califor- on Monday from the Sleep right now by the COVID-19 had been circulated on so- driven by its desire to take nia Governor Gavin Train Arena in Sacramento, pandemic,” said Newsom, One person from Krishna district was discharged from the hospital on Monday. With cial media in which the law- stock of the domestic re- Newsom announced that the state capital which is one adding that even though the this, the numberof persons cured of Covid-19 stands at 6 in the state.Continuing with the maker was heard talking quirements and ensure that his state will lend 500 venti- of sites that had been pro- state prepared for a surge of trends observed in the past few days, the highest number of persons testing positive disparagingly about quaran- the country has enough in lators to the Strategic Na- cured by the authority to hold infections but “we can’t turn were detected in Kurnool district. With 18 new cases testing positive, the district's tally tine facilities and hospitals. its kitty. tional Stockpile inventory in additional medical beds, re- our back on Americans rose to 74 on Monday evening. order to help other hard-hit Reiterating that for He purportedly said the ports Xinhua news agency. whose lives depend on hav- Of the remaining cases, Nellore reported 8, West Godavari reported 5 and Kadapa living conditions there were states like New York to fight ing a ventilator now.”The many years, India has been “California is stepping reported 4 cases, while 1 case each were reported from Krishna and Prakasam districts. worse than those at the de- the COVID-19 epidemic. move comes as officials in taking advantage of the US up to help our fellow Ameri- Officials said that at a review meeting held earlier on Monday, Special Chief Secre- tention centres. Newsom disclosed the states including New York on trade, Trump said that he cans in New York and tary Jawahar Reddy had informed Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy that of the 266 decision at his daily briefing and Louisiana warned that would be surprised if New Hundreds of suspected across the country who are confirmed Covid-19 cases reported by Monday morning, 280 persons are linked to the on the coronavirus outbreak the pandemic. Delhi was to stop export of illegal migrants, many of being impacted the hardest Hydroxychloroquine to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation held between in Delhi. 2 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 Indian Chronicle Free medical consultation app for NRIs Narrow escape for 26 passen- English Daily stranded in COVID-19 affected countries gers after sleeper bus goes up in INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU initiated from March 24 has ensured no one could travel to HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 India. Several Indians are still stuck in various countries. flames in BHEL Township Ending the stigma While the focus is on NRI’s, especially the Telugu “Those countries have refused to give treatment to Listing several challenges in the gargantuan fight community abroad, Makthala says the TITA wants to ex- those who are not their citizens. I spoke with Akhil, a stu- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU against Covid-19, Union Health Minister Harsh pand the services to rural areas once the coronavirus pan- dent locked up in his room in Italy. He has mild-fever and HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 Vardhan recently said the biggest one was to make demic is controlled. (Photo credit: TITA) cough but he does not find basic medical advice. In such a situation, we have decided to connect the dots,” Makthala Passengers travelling on a private bus from Mumbai sure that affected people are treated with compassion, A new app developed by a Hyderabad-based soft- to Hyderabad had a narrow escape Friday after the ve- and not stigmatised. This, he stressed, was also appli- ware professionals industry body is promising free medi- told indianexpress.com. The teleconsultation app was launched Sunday. hicle went up in flames near BHEL Township in the city. cable for the healthcare workforce, who have been at cal consultation online to Indians stranded in COVID-19 Orange Travels’ AC sleeper bus, with 26 passengers on The TITA has developed the technical infrastructure the receiving end in some residential areas. The pro- affected countries. The app, Digithon COVID19 Clinic, aims board, was completely gutted in the fire. However, pas- to ensure end-to-end functionality with the possibility of n- found observation should be seen in the context of sengers were quick to alight, and there were no injuries. how amid the heartwarming stories about good deeds number of parallel connections for video interaction be- and people dutifully following government orders, the tween an expert and possible patient. “We have a 30- An official from RC Puram Police Station told pandemic is also bringing out a darker side of fear, member tech team working on this exclusively from IndianExpress.com, “At around 6.45 am, the Hyderabad- resentment and shaming. There have been several Hyderabad, Chennai, and Seattle. Sixteen instances of patients, with positive or even negative pulmonologists and 25 psychologists are on board at diagnosis in the end, facing or fearing hostility by the the moment. The service is free of cost and all that we community. Some choosing to end lives is a tragic out- are requesting from experts is to donate their valuable come, as is the refusal to allow cremation of victims. time for our sessions,” said Makthala. Illness is a fundamental fear humans deal with, For starters, only non-resident Indians in countries and the instinct to protect oneself and family from catch- severely affected by COVID-19 are allowed to request ing a potentially fatal disease can bring out unpleas- for online consultation. “A user can request a video ses- ant reactions. There is an understandable fear of the sion on the app. On the other hand, a doctor willing to unknown, but the tendency to mark out and castigate donate his time can make himself available through the those who get sick needs to be called out as unaccept- app. The length of the session and the number of ses- able. Political and community leaders ought to take sions required will be decided by the doctor himself. the lead and counsel their constituents on the desir- to connect those showing symptoms of the disease with The schedule will be fixed and the video session will be medical experts likes Pulmonologists, Psychologists, Nu- recorded. A voice-to-text medical transcription will be gen- ability of holding on to compassion, a virtue extolled in bound bus from Mumbai was reaching the city. One pas- tritionists, and general Physicians, etc. erated and this can be used as a record for purposes like great detail in religious texts.There is no denying a senger had to get down at BHEL and as the bus was slow- for insurance claims,” he explained. commonplace proclivity to harbour negative attitudes The idea of the online clinic came to Sundeep Kumar ing down, the driver noticed sparks. He immediately turned towards individuals afflicted with a wide range of ill- Makthala, the founder and president of Telangana Infor- While the focus is on NRI’s, especially the Telugu off the engine and asked everyone to get out. Apart from nesses, and HIV/AIDS often topping the list. mation Technology Association (TITA), during his interac- community abroad, Makthala says the TITA wants to ex- passengers, another driver and cleaner were present. tions with software professionals who are now confined to pand the services to rural areas once the coronavirus pan- There are no casualties.” their rooms in countries like Italy, France, and the Nether- demic is controlled. lands, severely affected by the virus. A nationwide lockdown Ranjith, who was on the bus, said the passengers were asked to get out after the driver noticed smoke. The fire brigade were pressed into service soon after and the Slashing of salaries for Telangana fire was brought under control. How this crowded jail is dealing A young woman passenger, standing beside the gut- ted bus, told the media she heard shouts alerting passen- government employees gers to deboard and that she realised what was going on only after seeing the smoke. INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU with coronavirus Another woman, who was travelling with an infant, HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU said, “There was so much of smoke, we dint not know what A senior prison official confirmed the two prisoners With Coronavirus outbreak having serious impact on HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 happened. We were saved only because we managed to had been sent for a coronavirus screening as they had get off.” the State revenues, the State government decided to tread As several states close malls, cinema halls, and edu- recently traveled to Dubai. “They were recently appre- cautiously and impose cuts in salaries and pensions paid cational institutes to prevent the spread of the novel hended in a gold smuggling case when they returned from The fire led to traffic snarls in the area. to all government employees including retired employees coronavirus, another vulnerable areas are central prisons, Dubai. They have no symptoms but we are following the (pensioners) for the month of March. that house thousands of inmates. The risk becomes more protocol communicated by the Government of India,” said A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister K pronounced when a prisoner has returned from coronavirus- the official. Chandrashekhar Rao reviewed the financial condition of affected countries. The duo did not undergo a test for Covid-19, and was Coronavirus scare: Hyderabad the State at Pragathi Bhavan on Monday.Accordingly, the Taking note of this, Hyderabad’s Chanchalguda Cen- advised home isolation. Prison officials said they would be salaries of the Chief Minister, State Cabinet Ministers, lodged in separate cells. MLCs, MLAs, State Corporation chairpersons and mem- In the last one month, a total of five pris- aero show restricted to bers of both urban and rural local bodies will be slashed by 75 per cent. Similarly, there will be a 60 per cent slash- oners from Chanchalguda with a travel his- ing imposed on salaries paid to civil servants including tory to foreign countries have been sent for IAS, IPS and IFS officers.There will be a 50 per cent slash the test. All of them are asymptomatic. “We ‘business event’ in salaries of employees of all other categories including are sending all those with travel history to retired employees (pensioners).However, only 10 per cent foreign countries to undergo coronavirus INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU of the salaries would be slashed for Class-IV, outsourcing screening. It is just a precaution and they are HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 quarantined for 14 days,” the official added. and contract employees including retired Class-IV employ- Amid the prevailing coronavirus scare, the biennial ees. Those with no travel history are also Hyderabad aero show or ‘Wings India’ event, which was screened for fever, cold and cough, before scheduled to begin on March 12 at Begumpet Airport, has getting entry into the prison premises. now been restricted to a business event. This means that Telangana Government “At the time of admission, their clothing the four-day flagship event of the Ministry of Civil Aviation is taken away for washing. The prisoner is (MoCA) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce made to take a bath and fresh clothes are and Industry (FICCI) will not have specific days dedicated to ease supply of eggs, given. Our special task force monitors the for the general public to visit. medical health of all inmates. Every two The organisers have also disallowed the entry of chil- tral Prison has started screening and quarantining inmates, hours, they are asked to wash their hands. Those above dren under the age of 12 years to the show. Besides, ther- especially those with travel history to foreign countries. the age of 60 are being monitored by doctors,” the official mal scanners are being installed at the access points at meat and fish added. Thus, on Monday morning, Telangana’s Gandhi hos- Begumpet Airport as a large number of foreigners are ex- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU pital, the nodal hospital for testing and treating Covid-19, Chanchalguda central prison in the city houses over pected to participate in the event. a thousand inmates, including high-security prisoners, but HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 had two unusual visitors. They were chained and escorted A tweet from the MoCA read, “Addressing the need of by four armed policemen, who covered their faces with most are remand prisoners and under-trials. business opportunities, Wings (India2020) will be Animal Husbandry and Fisheries departments have surgical masks and kept a foot’s distance from them. The Officials at Cherlapally central prison on the city out- organising focussed panel discussions on important is- decided to facilitate transportation of eggs, chicken, meat two young remand prisoners too wore facemasks. At the skirts, which has over 2,000 inmates, said they have not sues including the impact of COVID-19 on Civil Aviation. and fish to urban areas through specially permitted ve- coronavirus helpdesk, they were interviewed one after the had any new inmate with travel history to coronavirus-af- State representatives to have interactions with airlines for hicles amid lockdown. Suppliers of fodder, cattle and other, taken to a couple of doctors, and then sent back to fected countries. promoting destinations in one to one meetings.” chicken feed also will be permitted. the Chanchalguda prison. As per the earlier schedule, March 12 and 13 were Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Talasani meant for business events and March 14-15, the week- Srinivas Yadav on Monday directed officials to coordinate ends, for visit of the general public. with district administrations and transport the essential YSR Congress workers chase commodities. He also wanted the officials to take stringent When asked why could the event not be postponed, action against traders who hike prices taking advantage an official told indianexpress.com that various participants of scarce supply of eggs, chicken, meat and fish in urban and international delegates had blocked the dates for the areas. TDP leaders, smash car windows event several months in advance and the situation was such that the event is either held or cancelled, and the It has been decided to constitute district-level coordi- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU we come out of here alive, it would be luck and God’s organisers went ahead with the event with enhanced pre- nation committees comprising officials from the depart- cautionary measures in place. ments of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Police and Trans- HYDERABAD, APRIL 7 grace,” Rao said. Rao also accused the local police of port to monitor transportation of these commodities. Former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA B informing the YSRCP workers that they were traveling in Though a few aircraft manufacturers, operators, and Umamaheshwara Rao, Member of Legislative Council the area. service providers have expressed their concerns, the aero (MLC) B Venkanna and a lawyer accompanying them were The videos, which have gone viral, show a group of show is expected to see the likes of Honda, Embraer, allegedly attacked by workers of ruling YSR Congress men following a black SUV in which the TDP leaders were Boeing, Qatar airways, Bell helicopter, HAL aircraft, Dia- Party (YSRCP) at Macherla in Guntur district in Andhra traveling and stopping it at a roundabout where others mond Aircraft, and Airbus, etc on static display. Pradesh, leaving them with serious injuries. were waiting to attack Though the event starts on March 12, the formal inau- them. gural session will be held on March 13. The panel will see Gurazala Division the participation of Minister of State (independent charge) deputy SP R Srihari for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri, Telangana IT and Babu said they were Industries Minister K T Rama Rao, and others. scanning the videos to According to sources, Rao is keen on expediting the identify the culprits. “The works regarding setting up of six new airports in the two TDP leaders were Telangana and is likely to take up the matter with the Union attacked by some uni- minister Hardeep Puri. Currently, the state government has “Due to lockdown, there is short supply of sheep and dentified assailants hired the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to prepare a goats to Hyderabad from the districts. As a result, mutton while they were going to techno-feasibility report on these six proposed airports and prices have shot up. We will take up a special drive on Veldhurty. Police es- a report is awaited in two months. The proposed sites are meat stalls and take action against those who sell at high corted the TDP leaders in Warangal, Kothagudem, Adilabad, Nizamabad, prices,” the Minister said. to the Macherla Police Mahabubnagar and Karimnagar districts. He said permission will be given to suppliers of eggs, Station. We provided full The Telangana government is also expected to sign chicken, meat and fish for transportation of their goods as security and police per- an MoU on its ambitious seaplanes project. The state gov- part of essential commodities. Srinivas Yadav said orders sonnel also accompa- ernment is expected to showcase the effective use of drones were issued to the district collectors, police and revenue nied them in the car and in day-to-day affairs through a drone show, for the first time. officials of all districts to allow sheep and goat breeders to they were taken away It wants to also use the platform to attract businesses to its transport and sell the animals in urban areas including safely,” the DSP said. ambitious heli-tourism and temple-tourism projects by in- Hyderabad city. TDP chief N troducing new routes.Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Similarly, permits will be issued for vehicles from Chandrababu Naidu Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, etc will have their Hyderabad to travel to the districts, and return with the said party leaders were stalls apart from those from various private companies air- being attacked by port services, charter services, and ground services, etc. load of fish. Permissions also are being issued to fisher- The trio was attacked when they were traveling to men to continue their fishing activities near reservoirs and YSRCP workers everywhere while the police just watched “Bell 505 helicopter and airbus and Airbus A350 will be the Macherla to accompany TDP candidates to file nomina- as mute spectators. highlight. We will have a lot of B2B meetings between other water bodies. tions for the upcoming local body elections. At Macherla “There is total lawlessness in the state. It has been States, airline operators, manufacturers, aerospace and “Permits must be displayed prominently on the ve- town, the car in which they were traveling was allegedly defence sectors, etc. All precautionary measures in the hicles transporting essential goods. Further, the GHMC blocked by YSRCP workers, who first pelted it with stones, taken over by YSRCP workers who are running riot. Police are just watching and not taking any action as YSRCP wake of coronavirus spread are being taken. The entry officials have been instructed to dispose waste from smashed the windshields and thrashed them sticks. The passes are kept at Rs 500, in case the general public wants chicken shops on a priority basis,” he added. driver managed to speed away but the car was chased by workers are ruling the streets and attacking anyone, espe- cially TDP leaders. What is the state police chief doing? to visit. But unlike previous editions, we do not have dedi- Chevella MP Ranjit Reddy, Rajya Sabha members the workers. He does not utter a word on these atrocities. We will give a cated days for the general public,” VN Bharat Reddy, di- Banda Prakash, MLAs Mutha Gopal, Secretary for Animal “Further ahead, we met a police team headed by a representation to the Governor. Both the TDP leaders and rector-Aviation, the Government of Telangana, told Husbandry and Fisheries Anita Rajendra, Fisheries com- deputy SP who escorted us. But the YSRCP workers at- the lawyer are lucky to have escaped alive, otherwise, the indianexpress.com.Besides a static display of various com- missioner Suvarna, Animal Husbandry director tacked the police party too and the DSP was injured but YSRCP workers would have lynched them there itself,” mercial, business, cargo, and charter aircraft, around 150 Laxmareddy and other officials were present. somehow we reached the police station. We do not feel Naidu said. to 200 stalls are also being installed by different partici- safe here. The YSRCP workers are looking to lynch us. If pants. WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 3 Ola pledges 500 vehicles, migrants hosed, Irrespective of religion, all Mumbai apps to track those home quarantined Covid-19 victims to be cremated

New Delhi GNS News Mumbai: GNS News Agency, April 7: ing of the body are barred and not more than five persons Agency, April 7: Not willing to risk infections even after death, the Mu- shall be permitted to attend any such funeral. Prime Minister nicipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai on Monday decided The MCGM has further banned the procedure of pack- Narendra Modi on Monday to compulsorily cremate all victims of COVID-19 irrespec- aging the victim’s body in a plastic bag and burying it in a shared 3D animated videos tive of their religion. cemetery on the grounds that it would prevent early de- of him performing yoga on In a significant order, MCGM Commissioner Praveen composition and the risk of the future spread of coronavirus Twitter to show how he re- Pardeshi decreed that the dead bodies of all Covid-19 would continue. mains fit. “During yesterday’s victims must be cremated at the nearest crematorium irre- However, the MCGM said that for those who insist on #MannKiBaat, someone spective of the religion to which they belong. holding the burial practice would be allowed provided they asked me about my fitness He justified the move saying a religious community take the body out of Mumbai limits for the funeral rituals. routine during this time. leader had brought to his notice that burial grounds for For this, they would have to make all arrangements Hence, thought of sharing Muslim or Christians are located in densely populated lo- including transportation and follow the relevant guidelines/ these Yoga videos,” he calities of Mumbai, posing a high risk of contamination to precautions for the disposal of Covid-19 victims, he said. tweeted. their surrounding community or residential areas. The person concerned would be fully responsible for Responding to a ques- Pardeshi also said that any rituals involving the touch- his actions and those found flouting the directives would tion in his monthly radio ad- be liable for penal action, said the MCGM chief. dress “Mann ki Baat” on Sunday on how he is keep- ing fit during the lockdown, the prime minister had said University, Jadavpur Univer- aggregator Ola announced he would post the “Yoga with that they will be giving 500 8.95 lakh food packets have 2,000 people attended sity and St. Xavier’s Univer- Modi” videos. sity on Monday pledged to vehicles to the government been distributed across the Uttar Pradesh contribute to the West Ben- which will be used for State for migrant workers as gal State Emergency Relief COVID-19 related activities of Monday. Out of these, Migrant workers return- around 3.5 lakh packets ing home were stopped at Fund and help in the in the State. Nizamuddin congregation government’s fight against In Tamil Nadu, the were distributed among the the entry point at Bareilly, needy in eight municipal New Delhi: GNS News Agency, April 7: where district authorities the coronavirus pandemic. number of cases rose to 67, corporations in the State. According to officials, there were several smaller con- hosed the workers in the with 17 new cases having Over 2,000 delegates, including from Indonesia and Chandigarh gregations culminating in the big meeting at the head- open with santiser solution been reported in the State Maharashtra Malaysia, attended the Tabligh-e-Jamaat congregation in A leopard-like animal quarters of the organisation, which shares its wall with the – a mixture of chlorine and over the last 24 hours. Three municipal corpo- Nizamuddin West from March 1-15, officials said on Mon- was spotted in Nizamuddin police station and is adjacent to the famous water – before allowing Among the 67 cases, five rations in Maharashtra have day as the south Delhi neighbourhood was virtually sealed Chandigarh’s upscale Sec- shrine of Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya. them to enter the district on have recovered while one started using mobile phone following fears that some people may have contracted tor 5 residential area on patient failed to respond to COVID-19. The congregation was attended by preachers from Monday. Nitish Kumar, the Monday morning, following apps specifically designed to the treatment. Delhi Police and CRPF officials and medical teams several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, DM of Bareilly said that the which police made an- help curb spread of went to the locality late on Sunday night after reports that a Dubai, Uzbekistan and Malaysia. About 600 Indians from video of the incident is be- nouncements in the area Gujarat coronavirus, a senior official large number of people were showing symptoms of the different parts of the country also participated. ing probed and the people asking people to stay in- The number of positive said on Monday. Navi disease, the officials said. are people being treated by doors. Even though the po- cases in Gujarat touched 69 Mumbai, Thane and Panvel The Indian members of the group left on trains and the Chief Medical officer. lice said the animal was a on Monday. Meanwhile, 93 municipal corporations are At least 100 people were also tested for the disease. flights. Contacts of a few cases that were identified in sev- West Bengal leopard, wildlife activists are migrant workers were ar- using the Coviguard and The results are expected on Tuesday. eral parts of the country were traced to the congregation, Covicare apps, developed not sure about the claim. rested in Surat for defying The entire area, which includes residences and the the officials said. The death toll in West with the support of Director- the lockdown and attacking headquarters of the Tabligh-e-Jamaat, a Muslim religious Buses have been kept in readiness for shifting people Bengal rose to 2 on Monday, South ate of Industries, the official while the number of cases the State police on Monday. organisation, was virtually cut off. to quarantine centres. Hotels in the area that had housed In Karnataka, 10 According to Ashwani said. The app has been de- people from the congregation have been sealed. in the state touched 21. people were arrested for vio- signed to track those who The joint Delhi Police-CRPF-medical team has been Many premier educational Kumar, the Secretary to the checking people and shifting them to designated hospitals On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi an- lating home quarantine in Gujarat government, over have been home quaran- institutions, namely Calcutta Bengaluru. Meanwhile, cab tined. for quarantining, the officials said. nounced a three-day nationwide lockdown to curtail the Alarm bells started ringing after a man in his 60s who spread of the disease. had attended the congregation succumbed to COVID-19 Delhi Police has been using drones for surveillance Maharashtra govt allows legislators to buy in Srinagar last week. to check any violations in the area. medical equipment for hospitals from LAD fund IIT-Guwahati working on Mumbai, GNS News Agency, April 7: developing COVID-19 drug In a government reso- lution issued recently, the Guwahati: GNS News Agency, April 7: and detection of other such deadly virus. state Finance department The IIT-Guwahati on Monday said it is working on “Our idea is to make this a state-of-the-art facility for said, “Legislators can pur- developing a drug for treatment of COVID-19 patients and the northeast region.” chase medical equipment planning to set up a dedicated centre for research on the “This centre in future will help to develop highly com- and necessary items for deadly virus. hospitals. Legislators can petent manpower for diagnosis of different infectious dis- spend Rs 50 lakh for the The premier institute also said it has developed a eases in the early stage of infection and their prevention purpose.” (Express photo) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine, which can too,” IIT-G Director T G Sitharam said. analyse 1,000 samples in 12 hours, and two such units The Maharashtra gov- He said it has provided two real-time PCR machines, have already been supplied to the Gauhati Medical Col- which have been developed in-house and patented, to the ernment has decided to al- lege and Hospital (GMCH). low legislators to use their GMCH for the diagnosis of coronavirus. local area development fund “As there are no approved drugs presently available “These machines will help in ramping up the testing (LAD) to buy medical equip- for the disease, the faculty members are in the process of process by analysing 1,000 samples if run for 12 hours ment for public hospitals in developing small molecules inhibitors for the treatment of continuously and 2,000 samples in 24 hours,” the state- the wake of spread of COVID-19 using modern biotechnological tools,” the IIT- ment said. Guwahati said in a statement. COVID-19. In addition, the departments of mechanical engineer- The overall idea is to develop safe, efficacious and In a government reso- the fund for the purchase of would give its approval after Gadgil has been spending ing and electronics and electrical engineering are making lution issued recently, the infra-red thermometers, per- affordable drug for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and efforts to develop robot-based drug and food carrying unit discussing it with local gov- from his LAD fund for gov- other dreadful viral infections, it added. state Finance department sonal protection equipment ernment hospitals dealing ernment hospitals. “Health to work in isolation wards, robotic screening units among said, “Legislators can pur- (PPE) kits, coronavirus test- with COVID-19 cases. issues should always be the Multiple efforts are being made for developing vac- others. chase medical equipment ing kits, ICU ventilators, face cine at the department of bio-science and bio-engineer- The state government priority. I have been spend- The institute is also working on to manufacture hospi- and necessary items for masks, gloves and sanitisers ing, while other departments are involved in finding mul- has also clarified that the ing local area development tal beds, ventilators, medical waste disposal in the isola- hospitals. Legislators can for hospital staff besides set- funds to upgrade facilities in tiple routes to have a diagnostic and therapeutic approach tion wards and masks and hand sanitisers, the statement spend Rs 50 lakh for the ting up of isolation or quar- fund would not be used for for early detection of various viral infections, the statement repair and maintenance of government-run Sassoon said. purpose.” antine wards. said. equipment in hospital,” Gadgil said. “IIT-Guwahati has prepared hand sanitisers and is in The resolution added It said a legislator hospitals.VIncidentally, State legislators get Rs “The faculty members of bio-science and bio- engi- the process of preparing at least 5,000 sanitiser bottles to that legislators could spend should send proposals to the Congress MLC Anant 3 crore as LAD fund. neering and chemistry departments and Centre for provide them to the GMCH and the Assam government,” it district administration, which Nanotechnology have also initiated research to combat said. COVID- 19,” it added. The department of design has also developed a pro- The institute is in the process of setting up an ad- totype 3D printed full-face shield, including head gear, vanced research centre for COVID-19 analysis, which will which can be scaled up immediately, an official said. Is coronavirus less virulent in help the northeast region to test for the novel coronavirus India? Too early to say Bareilly: Migrant workers returning home sprayed New Delhi: GNS News Agency, April 7: “Our analysis reveals nine host miRNAs which can potentially target SARS-CoV2 genes. Interest- As SARS-CoV2, the new coronavirus that causes ingly, the nine miRNAs do not have targets in SARS with disinfectant, DM says probe underway the COVID-19 disease, keeps wreaking havoc globally, and MERS genomes. Also, ‘hsa-miR-27b’ is the only a new study has come out with the finding that there Bahujan Samaj Party unique miRNA which has a target gene in the Indian A video showing “The video has been may be a unique mutation in the Indian genome that around 40 migrant workers (BSP) chief Mayawati and SARS-CoV2 genome,” the authors wrote. migrant workers being investigated and those needs to be studied further in detail to see if it can sitting on the roadside in Samajwadi Party supremo sprayed with a stream of affected are being treated affect the coronavirus. However, the research has so far been done in full clothes, including Akhilesh Yadav also water mixed with disinfec- under the direction of the one genome sequence from India so it is too early to women, while water attacked the government The New Delhi-based International Center for Ge- tant upon their returning to Chief Medical Officer. predict that novel coronavirus is less virulent in the cannon were showered on over the incident. Mayawati netic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) has per- Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly Earlier the Bareilly Nagar Indian context. them through fire tenders suggested the government formed preliminary research on SARS-CoV2 genomes has sparked a controversy Nigam and Fire Brigade “The microRNAs are present in all human be- by men in white protective to run a few special trains from different geographical origins — India, Italy, the on Monday. The district teams were directed to ings. hsa-miR-27b is one of the six antiviral kit. In the video, one of the to help the migrant workers US, Nepal and Wuhan in China — to identify the no- administration said that the sanitize the buses coming, microRNAs that can potentially bind to virus genes officials is heard asking the safely reach their homes. table genomic features of coronavirus. matter is being investi- but being over-active they and affect its activity,” said Gupta. migrants to keep their eyes In a tweet, Mayawati said, The analysis revealed that there is only a single gated and action will be did this. Directions have shut. When showered with “Several pictures of host microRNA (miRNA) titled “hsa-miR-27b” that is “In our study, which is a purely computational taken against those been issued for action the chemical mixed water, ignorance and oppression uniquely targeting the India SARS-CoV2. one, we predicted that this microRNA binds to the responsible. against those responsible,” some of the migrants had are common in the media SARS-Cov2 genome submitted from India. However, Reflecting on the Bareilly DM Nitish Kumar “Based on our analysis, we speculate an impor- their luggage with them. during this forced it is too early to comment on it because there is only incident, District Magistrate tweeted in Hindi. tant regulatory role of ‘miR-27b’ in SARS-CoV2 infec- According to medical lockdown, but punishing one high coverage sequence from India, so far,” the Nitish Kumar said that the tion. The contradictory treatment outcomes may be experts, depending on the Earlier in the day, migrant labours by researcher told IANS. migrant workers had come due to the presence of the miR-27b target in the Indian level of chlorine, the Congress general secre- showering disinfectant on The total number of coronavirus positive cases from Delhi to Satellite Bus genome specifically,” said the research supported by mixture used can cause tary Priyanka Gandhi them in Bareilly is cruel in India reached 1,071 on Monday, including foreign Terminal at Bareilly where the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government burning and itching if Vadra requested the Uttar and inhumane. This is nationals, with 942 active cases, the Union Health the Bareilly Nagar Nigam of India and the Indian Council of Medical Research applied on the skin. The Pradesh government to highly condemnable. The Ministry said. and Fire Brigade teams (ICMR). chemical can cause more avoid doing such “inhu- government should look at sprayed them with water According to Dr Dinesh Gupta, lead researcher of According to the researchers, the specific ge- problems if it reaches the mane” acts. “It is requested this.”“It would have been mixed with Sodium the study published in prepreint portal bioRxiv, which netic and miRNA spectrum should be considered as eyes. from the UP government better that instead of is yet to be peer-reviewed, the mutations they found the basis of the treatment management. Hypochlorite, which is that we all are fighting India lockdown diary, sealing state borders and are not country specific but genome specific. The team also observed that each genome has used on large scale for against this disaster, but Day 4: PM appeals people leaving the families of unique mutations — except the genome from Nepal surface purification, please do not do such “The country names in this case indicate where to donate against Covid- thousands of migrant that shares 100 per cent similarity with the Wuhan bleaching, odour removal inhumane acts. These the genome sequences are submitted from. If the mu- 19; Indian Railways labourers hungry and genome. and water disinfection. He labourers have already tations are in the genes that code for proteins impor- isolation coach Migrant helpless, the central further said that those suffered a lot. Do not bathe tant for binding, entry and/or replication, they may af- “We indeed need a detailed study on the prelimi- labourers, carrying their government had made affected are being treated them in chemicals like this. fect the survival of the virus,” Gupta told IANS. nary results,” said Gupta, adding that it has to be a belongings, walk several things easier for them by under the direction of the This will not help them but To gain further insights into host responses to vi- combination of wider testing and physical distancing hundred kilometers from running 2-4 special trains district Chief Medical only create more health ral infection, the research team predicted that antiviral to help identify the infection and prevent its spread in cities to reach their towns/ for them to reach their Officer. issues for them,” tweeted host-miRNAs may be controlling the viral pathogen- India. villages (Express Photo by houses,” she said in The video showed Priyanka. esis. Gajendra Yadav) another tweet. 4 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 Pakistan shares list of nuclear Britain introduces heterosexual installations with India civil partnerships Islamabad: GNS News Agency, April 7: London: GNS News Agency, April 7: A couple who Pakistan on Wednesday shared a list of its nuclear went to Britain's highest court to win the right to legalise installations with India under a bilateral agreement. their relationship without getting married were among the The list was handed over to an Indian High Commis- first in the country on Tuesday to celebrate a change in sion official in accordance with Article-II of the Agreement marriage laws. The change means that from the last day of on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and 2019 men and women in Britain are able for the first time to Facilities between Pakistan and India signed on Decem- join hands in civil partnerships as an alternative to getting ber 31, 1988, the Foreign Office said in a statement here. married, the Xinhua news agency reported. "The list of nuclear installations and facilities in Paki- British media reported on Tuesday how Rebecca stan was officially handed over to a representative of the Steinfeld and Charles Keidan celebrated their civil part- Indian High Commission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nership with a ceremony at the Kensington and Chelsea today, at 1030 AM (PST)," it said. Register Office in London. They won a legal battle in 2018 for the right to heterosexual civil partnerships, paving the The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi handed way for today's change in the law. The couple took their over the list of Indian nuclear installations and facilities to a tries inform each other of their nuclear installations and fight to the Supreme Court, the highest court in Britain, representative of the Pakistan High Commission at 1100 facilities on the 1st of January every year. forcing the law change. the same tax benefits, pensions and inheritances as those AM (IST), the FO said. available to married couples. The government said thou- This is being done consecutively since January 1, Steinfeld told journalists it was their personal wish to The agreement contains the provision that both coun- 1992, according to the FO. sands of civil ceremonies were taking place across En- form a civil partnership which came from a personal desire gland and Wales Tuesday as the new rules came into to formalise their relationship in a more modern way, with operation. A spokesperson for the Government Equalities a focus in equality and mutual respect. She said it creates Office said: "Civil partnerships are not intended to com- 16 prisoners killed, five injured new, modern possibilities for thousands of people to ex- pete with marriage but rather to provide an alternative op- press their love and commitment and ends the unrivaled tion for those couples who do not wish to marry but want position of marriage. legal certainty and stability for their families." in jail fight in Mexico The change means couples will be able to access Zacatecas GNS News Agency, April 7: : An altercation in the Regional centre of social reinte- Australia bush fires kill two, gration (Cerereso) in the northern Mexican state of Zacatecas has left 16 inmates killed and five others in- jured, the local Public Security Ministry said on Wednes- day. several go missing "A joint intervention [of security services] at about 5 p.m. [23:00 GMT] stropped the prisoners' clashes. As a Sydney GNS News Agency, April 7:: Two more people result of the incident, 15 people were killed on the spot and were confirmed dead and several more remain missing in six others were taken to a hospital where one of them later Australia on Tuesday as the result of severe bushfires in died," the ministry said on Twitter. the country's southeast. Following the clashes, law enforcement seized four "It's been confirmed today that there are two deceased guns and cold weapon items. According to the ministry, a persons in Cobargo and a third person remains missing thorough inspection a week earlier found various prohib- with grave concerns for their safety," New South Wales ited items stored by the prisoners. (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters. The victims were believed to be a father and son who were attempting to defend their home from an oncoming firefront in the town of Cobargo, in the southeast of the 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits NSW, reports Xinhua news agency. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Gary Warboys described the circumstances as "tragic". Kamchatka peninsula in Russia "They were obviously trying to do their best with the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said that evacua- fire as it came through in the early hours of the morning," tion plans were being considered for the group by any Kamchatka: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on Wednes- Warboys said. means possible. day hit near the coast of the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia's "The other person that we are trying to get to, west of "We've made some requests to the (Australian De- easternmost region. This is already the second quake to Narooma, we think that person as well was caught up, fence Force) for their support, both in terms of making dam- hit near Kamchatka over the past 24 hours. Another one trying to defend their property in the early hours of the age assessments but also some of these isolated commu- with 5.5 magnitudes occurred earlier on Tuesday. Accord- morning." nities can be accessed by sea," Andrews said.Communities ing to the ministry's data, the new quake occurred at a 25- will remain on high alert throughout the night, with around mile-deep epicentre some 80 miles east to the city of Responding to the Green Valley fire in Jingellic, NSW, 200,000 hectares ablaze in the East Gippsland region of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky with a population of 181,000. a 28-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed while he and Victoria.At least 10 people have been killed from Australia's his crew were trying to save livestock that had been trapped "Kamchatka is at no tsunami risk following the earth- unprecedented wildfire season, which has destroyed an in the blaze.Meanwhile, in Victoria state, four people were estimated 1,000 homes. quake that occurred on January 1. The seismic event was declared missing and more than 4,000 were cut off as they felt in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Vilyuchinsky ur- took shelter on the coast. ban districts as magnitude 2-3," the ministry said. Search brigades and firemen are currently checking on socially significant buildings in the affected areas, the statement read. There is no reported information on casualties at this China jails Protestant pastor for point. Sri Lanka army chief Shavendra Silva appointed 9 years for 'inciting' subversion Wang was detained in December 2018 in a raid by authorities in which dozens of members of his "underground church" disappeared. China's officially atheist government as acting Chief of Defence Staff is wary of any organised movements outside its own con- trol, including religious ones. Christians in the country are Colombo GNS News Agency, April 7: Sri Lanka Presi- split between unofficial "house" or "underground" churches dent Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Army Com- like the Early Rain Covenant Church, and state-sanctioned mander Lt. General Shavendra Silva as a new acting Chief churches where Communist Party songs also feature in of Defence Staff (CDS) after Admiral Ravindra the order of service. Wijegunaratne stepped down from the post. Wijegunaratne, Catholics are similarly divided between unofficial who resigned on Tuesday, was the highest-ranking mili- churches led by bishops recognised by the Vatican and tary officer in the Sri Lankan Armed Forces. Since those who follow official prelates. Chengdu's official court Wijegunaratne's successor was not decided, Silva has system website said Wang had been convicted in an open been entrusted to oversee the duties, reported local me- trial by a court in the city, where Early Rain Covenant dia. He will assume office from Wednesday, reported Daily BEIJING GNS News Agency, April 7:: China on Mon- Church had been based. The church was among a num- News. Silva took over as the country's army chief in August day jailed the leader of an unofficial Protestant church for ber of prominent "underground" churches shut down by last year. nine years for "incitement to subvert state power". Pastor the Chinese government in 2018 as part of a crackdown Outgoing CDS, Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Wang Yi, whose Early Rain Covenant Church was the on religion, especially on followers of Islam and Christian- was accorded with a Tri-service Guard of Honour salute at Sri Lanka's long-running civil war. He was in charge of a target of a government crackdown last year, was also found ity. Beijing-based Zion Church, one of China's largest "un- the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall Sri Lankan Army division that encircled the final strong- guilty of "illegal business operation" by a court in south- derground" Protestant churches, was banned by city au- premises (BMICH) yesterday. The United Nations has al- hold of the Tamil Tiger rebels or the LTTE in the final stages west China's Chengdu, according to an announcement on thorities in September 2018 for operating without a licence leged that Silva committed grave human rights abuses in of the war in 2009, Al Jazeera reported. an official court website. after dozens of officials stor Adu Dhabi court fined a man Dh20,000 for commenting his ex-wife as monkey on Social media Monsey Stabbing:5 stabbed at disclosed to the court, the accused made a mocking post Rabbi's house in New York of his ex-wife by stating that she resembled a monkey whom to our values of inclusion and diversity and we have abso- he asked to "go away". New York GNS News Agency, April 7:At least five people were injured after being stabbed during a Hanuk- lutely zero tolerance for such acts of hate," he said in a "Finally, I am relieved; let this monkey go to hell," the kah celebration at the house of a Rabbi in New York, the statement. woman told the court while commenting on the satirical Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council said in a state- The attack came a day after New York city police said poem her ex-husband posted on social media to "disgrace ment. officers were stepping up patrols in heavily Jewish districts and defame" her. The victim woman also said that her ex- husband uses to send abusive messages, photos and vid- The attack took place at around 10 p.m. eos on her WhatsApp and over unable to tolerate his ha- on Saturday in Monsey, a Jewish-majority rassments she approached the court. neighbourhood in northern New York, reports Efe news. However, the accused denied sending any such abu- sive messages to his ex-wife. Based on the evidence pro- The OJPAC tweeted that the attacker, who duced by the victim, including the WhatsApp messages he was later caught by the police, stabbed five was found guilty. With this, the Abu Dhabi court has penal- people - with a female victim being stabbed six ized the man with a fine of Dh 20,000. Dissatisfied over the times - after barging inside the house, where a Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi court has announced the religious celebration was underway. huge fine to a man for mocking his ex-wife on social me- verdict, he moved to the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation which upheld the ruling to pay the fine, along with the court According to preliminary information, the dia. The court has uplifted a Dh 20,000 fine order by the and lawyer charges. attacker, with no previous criminal record, acted lower court against the convicted man. As per the details alone. The OJPAC said two of the victims were in Telugu medical student died in critical condition. The motive behind the attack was yet to be determined, although the counter-terrorism road accident in Philippines unit of the the New York Police Department said that it was investigating the incident. following a spate of anti-Semitic threats and attacks. New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 7:In a tragic incident, Local media reported that the suspect's arrest was The attack follows a series of anti-Semitic threats and a Telugu medical student died in a road accident in the Philip- attacks in and around New York City. pines on Monday. In a tragic incident, a Telugu medical student made possible because witnesses noticed the registration plate of the vehicle he used to flee from the spot. On Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced extra po- died in a road accident in the Philippines on Monday. The de- lice patrols in three areas of Brooklyn. ceased identified as P Jagadish of Netaji Nagar in Nandigama of New York State Attorney General Letitia James said Krishna district. her department would investigate the incident in detail and Earlier this month officials in New Jersey said a gun reaffirmed a "zero-tolerance" policy towards hate crimes. attack that killed a detective and three people in a Jewish Jagadish has gone to the Philippines to study veterinary supermarket was being investigated as "potential acts of medical education in 2016 and is currently pursuing his fourth New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the stab- bings were a "despicable and cowardly act", the BBC re- domestic terror, fuelled both by anti-Semitism and anti-law year in the course. On Monday, while he was riding a bike, a enforcement beliefs". speeding bus has collided with him from behind. With the impact ported. of the collision, Jagadish died on the spot. On hearing the death "Anti-Semitism and bigotry of any kind are repugnant In April a gunman killed a female rabbi and wounded news, his family members expressed deep shock. three people at a synagogue in San Diego. WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 5 GST collection passes Rs1 lakh crore for Carlos Ghosn: How Did He Flee Japan second month in a row Ministry of Finance on Without Any of His Three Passports? January 1, 2019, released government data on GST New Delhi, G GNS News Agency, April 7:Carlos Revenue Collection for De- Ghosn was very famous in Japan as a titan of the automo- cember 2019. Ministry of Fi- tive industry, the charismatic head of the iconic automakers nance on January 1, 2019, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. If he was not one of the released government data most recognisable faces in the country, then, he indeed on GST Revenue Collection became one when he was spectacularly fired after being for December 2019. Accord- arrested in November 2018 on suspicion of financial mis- ing to the data, the gross conduct. A GST revenue collected in The terms of his bail of 1.5 billion yen ($ 13.8 million) December rose to obligatory for him to live in Japan before his trial, estab- Rs1,03,184 crore. This is the lished for 2020. Considered a risk of escape, Ghosn's three second month in a row when passports were seized, maintained by his defence team the GST collections crossed for that could not leave the country. He was under strict Rs1 lakh crore mark. The observation and was subject to restrictions on the use of GST collections in Novem- phones and computers. ber 2019 stood at Rs1,03,492 crore, which If he could not leave his apartment in Tokyo to buy a means there is a 0,30 per carton of milk without anyone knowing, how could he es- cent decline in the revenue. cape the country? There has been plenty of speculation. ingly landing from Turkey without even raising a Leba- Contribution to GST collec- One of the most extravagant theories that emerged in the nese eyebrow. "Carlos Ghosn entered Lebanon at dawn 2018. Such improvements Lebanese media was that he was smuggled into a box tion: ment needs an average CGST from IGST as regular yesterday legally," Lebanon's ministry of foreign affairs said monthly collection of more in tax collections lowers the designed for musical instruments, after a private perfor- CGST: Rs19,962 crore settlement. The total rev- in a statement reported by the country's national news than Rs 1 lakh crore every risk of fiscal slippage at a mance at his home by a group of Gregorian music. SGS: Rs26,792 crore IGST: enue earned by the central agency. "The circumstances surrounding his departure from month to meet its budget tar- time when the economy is Rs48,099 crore (including government and the state Were the circumstances of his escape more simple, Japan and entry into Beirut are unknown, and all chatter get. A slowing down and strug- and did he give Japan the pass with the help of a bogus about it is a private matter [pertaining to Ghosn]." Shock Rs21,295crore collected on gling against the slowest governments after regular imports) Cess: Rs Besides, there is a 9 settlement in December passport, as the French news newspaper Les Echos re- and rage in Japan In the meantime, there was consterna- pace of development in ported? (One of the three passports held by Ghosn was tion in Japan. Hironaka told reporters Tuesday that his 8,331crore (including per cent growth in the rev- more than six years. 2019 is Rs41,776 crore for Rs847crore collected on enues on a Year-on-Year CGST and Rs42,158 crore French). Whatever but Ghosn himself gave no further de- client's flight from Japan was a "complete shock." "We are The total number of imports). This is the fifth time (YoY) basis. The GST collec- for the SGST. It also says tails in a statement that attacked the "manipulated Japa- puzzled and shocked," he said, explaining that Ghosn didn't GSTR 3B Returns filed for in a financial year that the tions of December 2018 "During this month, the IGST nese justice system," such an escape would have needed have his passports and "could not possibly use them." November up to December GST collections rose above stood at Rs94,726 crore. The on import of goods has seen elaborate planning and not negligible resources. Junichiro Masahisa Sato, a lawmaker with Shinzo Abe's ruling Lib- 31, 2019, is 81.21lakh. The the Rs1 lakh crore mark. The GST revenues during De- a negative growth of (-) 10%, Hironaka, the lawyer representing Ghosn, said he must eral Democrat Party (LDP), said Ghosn had plainly jumped Ministry in its release said, five months when the collec- cember 2019 from domestic but is an improvement over have had the help of a "large organisation" to escape. He bail. "If this is true, it was not 'departing the country,' it was the government has settled tion crossed the mark are transactions showed a (-) 13% last month and (-) somehow or other, evaded surveillance in Tokyo. Ghosn an illegal departure and an escape, and this itself is a Rs21,814 crore to CGST April, May, July, November growth of 16% over the rev- 20% in October". has a way of disguising himself: when he left prison after crime," he said, as per AFP. "Was there help extended by and Rs15,366 crore to and December. The govern- enue during December being released on bail, he left the court dressed as a main- an unnamed country? It is also a serious problem that tenance worker, in an apparent effort to evade the as- Japan's system allowed an illegal departure so easily," sembled media. He did not succeed. Then we wonder said Sato, a former minister of state for foreign affairs. There how he left Japan. The Wall Street Journal said that Ghosn was fury in France, too, where Ghosn had engineered a Sensex tanks 304 points on last day arrived in Lebanon through Turkey, a version of the events complex and sometimes uneasy alliance between Nissan, verified by the French media Les Echos, among others. Mitsubishi and the French automaker Renault. The French This was backed by data from the Flightradar24 flight government was "shocked" that Ghosn had left Japan, tracker, which shows a private plane flying from Osaka, economy secretary Agnès Pannier-Runacher told France of 2019; Nifty drops below 12,200 Japan, to Istanbul, Turkey, and then another that contin- Inter radio. Ghosn is "not above the law," she said, adding ued to Lebanon at the time it is said that Ghosn arrived in that "if a foreign citizen fled French justice, we would be the country. Whatever the form of his departure from Ja- really angry." Ghosn said in a statement he looked forward per cent, down at 12,168.45. pan, his arrival in Lebanon, where he grew up after his to communicating "freely" with journalists starting next Tech Mahindra was the top loser in the Sensex pack, family moved from Brazil, seemed much more conven- week. He may elaborate on how pulled off the escape of shedding 2.51 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto, RIL, Hero tional. Ghosn arrived in Beirut at dawn on Monday, seem- the decade. MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra, HDFC and TCS. On the other hand, NTPC, Sun Pharma, ONGC, Short covering likely as Call writers PowerGrid and UltraTech Cement were among the gain- ers. Analysts attributed weakness in the market to stock- hold outstanding positions specific selling and absence of any major trigger point in the market. Globally, Shanghai ended 0.33 per cent higher while New Delhi, GNS News Mumbai: Market benchmark Sensex slumped 304 Hong Kong settled 0.46 per cent lower. Markets in Tokyo Agency, April 7:The NSE points on the last trading session of 2019, dragged by and Seoul remained closed for year-end holidays. broad-based index Nifty is in losses in index-heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC Stock exchanges in Europe started on a mixed note the process of forming a twins, ICICI Bank and TCS. amid thin trade. base at 12,000 strike, while After swinging over 423 points intra-day, the 30-share On the currency front, the rupee appreciated margin- Call positions moved higher BSE Sensex ended down by 304.26 points, or 0.73 per ally against the US dollar to 71.34 (intra-day). to 12,500, which will be the cent, at 41,253.74. next target for the index. Brent futures, the global oil benchmark, slipped 0.16 The broader NSE Nifty closed 87.40 points, or 0.71 per cent to USD 66.78 per barrel. Analysts observe long rollovers in banks and metal stocks, while short covering is clearly visible in technol- SBI Introduces OTP-Based ogy and certain pharma stocks. Build-up of ITM Puts ATM Cash Withdrawal Rule holds upthrust in the mo- mentum. The Open Interest New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 7:Considering based withdrawal, you will receive the one-time password (OI) in the Nifty fell 20 per the rise on ATM-related frauds State Bank of India (SBI) cent from 16 million to 12 on your mobile registered with the bank. Total market-wide Nifty is placed at 12,200 and has introduced a one-time password (OTP)-based cash million shares. rollover was 91 per cent as of OI for the week closed at withdrawal system for its ATMs. From today, 1st January In order to protect you from unauthorized transac- 12,150 levels, forecasts 1.15," added Bisht. tions at ATMs, we are introducing an OTP based cash Highest Call OI of 16.48 against 93 per cent and 89 Bisht. withdrawal system. This new safeguard system will be lakh contracts was seen at per cent in previous series Bank Nifty 12,300 strike followed by respectively. The Implied Volatility applicable from 1st Jan, 2020 across all SBI ATMs from 8 (IV) declined from 15 per Bank Nifty rollover was PM to 8 AM. pic.twitter.com/zvsy1aUTUE 10.80 lakh contracts at Bisht said: "Snapping 78.4 per cent higher than the 12,400 strike. Highest Call cent to 11 per cent in the Through this process, once the cardholder enters the the three-day losing streak, January F&O series. The 70 per cent of thee-month addition of 3.91 lakh con- Indian markets started the average. January series for withdrawal amount, the ATM screen displays the OTP tracts was at 12,300 strike lower volatility suggests in- screen. SBI customers need to enter the OTP received on January series on a positive vestors to buy on dips. Bank Nifty began with an followed by 3.22 lakh con- note with Nifty once again Open Interest of 0.12 crore the mobile number registered with the bank in this screen tracts with 12,350 strike. "The Implied Volatility for getting the cash. reclaiming 12,200 levels and shares against 0.19 crore Coming to Put side, Bank Nifty 32,400 levels sup- of Calls closed at 11.13 per shares due to profit booking. The facility doesn't need will not any major change in 12,200 strike recorded high- cent, while that for Put op- the present process to withdraw cash from SBI ATMs. ported by gains in financial Registering a marginal est OI of 27.07 lakh con- counters. tions closed at 12.10 per cent. gain of 27.4 points or 0.08 SBI OTP-based ATM transaction not applicable at tracts followed by 12,100 per cent for the week, Bank other bank ATMs From derivatives front, strike with 15.06 lakh con- the 12,200 Put strike added The Nifty VIX for the Nifty closed at 32,412.35 This facility will not be applicable for transactions at tracts and 12,000 strike with hefty Open Interest, while week closed at 11.12 per points as against 32,384.95 other bank's ATM as this functionality has not been devel- 11.95 lakh contracts. marginal Call writing was cent and is expected to re- points. The Bank Nifty re- oped in the National Financial Switch (NFS). NFS is the Highest addition of Put observed at 12,300 strike." main volatile. Put-Call ratio corded 14 per cent closure largest interoperable ATM network in India, and it man- OI addition of 18.94 lakh For the week ended of Open Interest. ages more than 95% of the domestic interbank ATM trans- contracts was seen at actions. December 27, 2019, BSE 12,200 strike. Dhirender Sensex closed at 41,575.14 Singh Bisht, senior research Loans to realtors rise This additional factor of authentication will protect SBI points, a net loss of 106.4 2020, SBI's OTP-based ATM cash withdrawal come into customers from unauthorised ATM cash withdrawals. analyst (derivatives) at SMC points or 0.25 per cent, from effect. India's largest lender already informed it's custom- Till now, SBI customers used to walk into the ATM Global Securities Ltd, ob- the previous close of serves that "We believe that after 2018 crisis, double in ers through a tweet about the new ATM withdrawal facility. and withdraw cash just by entering their PIN. More banks 41,681.54 points. SBI said that this facility would be available for transac- still lot of outstanding short are likely to follow this suit as fraudulent ATM cash with- NSE Nifty inched tions above ?10,000 between 8 pm and 8 am. From now drawals are on the rise. As of now, the banks alert custom- position is held with Call writ- ers and we might witness down by 25 points or 0.20 last four years on, if you are planning to withdraw cash from SBI ATM after ers through SMSes whenever money is debited from their another round of short cov- per cent and closed the 8 pm, don't forget to take your phone along, as for OTP- account. New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 7:: The flow of ering once Nifty surpasses week at 12,245.80 points as funds from the financial sector to the real estate sector has 12,300 levels." against last week's 12,271.80 points. doubled in the last four years despite a general slowdown Rupee rises 8 paise to 71.23 Rollover for Nifty into in credit growth post-the IL&FS crisis, said the Reserve "The technical setup at January derivatives series Bank of India in a report. Since September 2018, when the was 70.4 per cent as against current juncture suggests that whatever fall Nifty has IL&FS induced risk aversion was noted, all categories of 79.6 per cent in December financial intermediaries have increased their exposures to against US dollar in early trade series and 84.1 per cent in witnessed from its record Domestic bourses data. peaks was profit booking at real estate companies, the sharpest being that of housing New Delhi, GNS Besides, weakening of November, and less than finance companies. opened on a cautious note Brent crude futures, the the three-month average of higher levels and the News Agency, April 7:8: The the American currency in Loans given to real estate companies rose to Rs 2.01 on Tuesday with benchmark global oil benchmark, rose 78.94 per cent. bounce from key support rupee appreciated by 8 overseas market supported indices Sensex trading levels once again can add lakh crore in June 2019, up from Rs 1.05 lakh crore in June paise to 71.23 against the the rupee, while steady rise 0.41 per cent to trade at USD Bank Nifty rollover was 144.83 points lower at 68.44 per barrel. further momentum into the 2016, the RBI said in the 25th edition of the Financial Sta- US dollar in early trade on in crude oil prices and weak 41,413.17 and Nifty down higher than the previous av- prices towards record peak. bility Report released on Friday. Tuesday as optimism over opening in domestic equities The 10-year govern- erage. Going by this, deriva- 47.10 points at 12,208.75. The aggregate share of housing finance companies the US-China trade deal weighed on the local unit, ment bond yield was at 6.54 tives analysts forecast that On the higher side, (HFCs) and private banks (PVBs) increased while state- strengthened investor sen- forex traders said. The dollar index, which per cent in morning trade. financial and banking stocks 12,300-12,350 zone would owned lenders’ aggregate share to real estate companies timents. gauges the greenback's to influence the market in the act as immediate resistance At the interbank foreign "RBI has initiated the reduced sharply. However, this might, understate the ex- strength against a basket of week ahead. for the Nifty while Bank Nifty As per media reports exchange the rupee opened six currencies, fell by 0.04 bond switch transactions re- has hurdle at 32,500 levels. posure of public sector banks (PSBs) to the sector given China's Vice-Premier Liu at 71.28, then gathered mo- cently, with an amount of Rs The January rollover per cent to 96.69. Though the broader their exposure to a few NBFCs well entrenched in the real He, who is also the chief mentum and touched 71.23 10,000 crore each time. This commenced with 1.22 crore estate sector, noted the RBI.HFCs’ exposure to real estate Meanwhile, Foreign trend is bullish for the mar- negotiator for trade talks with against the US dollar, regis- has helped bring down the shares as against 1.47 crore rose to 23.81 per cent as of June 2019, up from 12.17 per the US, will lead a delega- tering a rise of 8 paise over institutional investors (FIIs) 10 Year benchmark yield by shares in December series. kets, thus any dip into the remained net sellers in the prices towards support lev- cent in June 2016. The exposure of non-banking finance tion to Washington this its previous close. about 25 bps, but it needs to In 2019, Nifty derivatives companies (NBFCs) to the real estate sector rose to 9.52 capital market, as they sold els should be used to create weekend, during which he On Monday, rupee had be seen to what extent this series closed on positive per cent as of June 2019 from 6.42 per cent in June 2016 is expected to sign a phase shares worth Rs 130.52 operation would help in note during March, April, fresh long positions. The settled for the day at 71.31 crore on Monday, according immediate support for the while the share of loans given by PSBs nearly halved to one deal. against the US dollar. holding the long end rates May, September, October 24.34 per cent as of June 2019 from 48.57 per cent. to provisional exchange to a lower perch," said Jo- and November. seph search . 6 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 Actor Parineeti Chopra misses chiffon Priyanka Chopra says goodbye to saree in valleys of Austria 2019 with video loaded with memories

New Delhi: Actor Parineeti Chopra who is currently New Delhi: The year 2019 was indeed a special one enjoying her leisure time in the valleys of Austria, shared a for Priyanka Chopra, be it having her wax sculpture at picture from her vacation on Tuesday and expressed her Madame Tussauds or sharing screen-space with her hus- adoration for the Yash Raj Films banner. band in his hit song, to her contribution in Unicef and what The 'Jabariya Jodi' actor took to Instagram to share a not! Priyanka, on the first day of the new year, shared a picture of her posing in the beautiful valley wearing a black video recalling all her milestones in the year that has gone puffer jacket and black knee-length boots paired black by. beanie cap of the same colour. Counting on her blessings, India's desi girl on "Didn't find a chiffon saree in my bag but I played Wednesday took to her Twitter handle to share a video of some Yash ji songs in my head. Same no? her achievements and wrote, "Another year, another gift. #YRFGirlForever," the actor captioned the picture. Cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store. Thank you, God The remark was indicative of movies produced under and everyone who has blessed my life. #fullheart #newyear the Yash Raj Films banner famous for their songs shot in #gratitude." lush valleys, usually featuring female actors in pretty chif- The one-minute and twenty-four-second video be- fon sarees. actor Sidharth Malhotra. Chopra will next be seen por- gan with heartfelt laughter from the star followed by sev- shared screen space with her husband-singer, Nick Jonas. On the work front, the actor was last seen in director traying the role of Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal eral snippets from 2019 that the actor thought worthy of Another major attraction in the video were her looks Prashant Singh's comedy-drama 'Jabariya Jodi' opposite in the biographical drama 'Saina'. recalling. from the Met Gala and Cannes. Priyanka who is also a The first major landmark in the video saw the 37-year- goodwill ambassador of UNICEF had visited Ethiopia to ... old posing beside her wax statue at Madame Tussauds, meet refugee children fleeing conflict and humanitarian Want to push the character as far as New York. crises, and this had a special place in the video. The clip then showcased scenes from American fan- It also featured the various magazine covers that the tasy romantic comedy 'Isn't It Romantic', in which the actor-singer has donned, followed by shots from her latest possible: Robert Pattinson on 'The Batman' Bollywood star played a significant role, followed by the Bollywood outing 'The Sky Is Pink'. The video culminated snippets of Jonas Brothers' 'Sucker' song, in which she with all the accolades she has received and with the lovely London: Actor Robert Pattinson says he is looking moments she shared with her husband and the new mem- forward to playing Batman in Matt Reeves' directorial on ber of their family, a puppy-Gino. the DC superhero and wants to push boundaries of the character as far as possible. "The Batman" will be fronted by Robert Pattinson as Malaika Arora & Arjun Kapoor kickstart the Caped Crusader. "In terms of the character itself, I want to push it as far as it can possibly go. And I think Matt Reeves does as well. You can do crazy stuff with that part," Pattinson told Empire magazine. The actor made a case New Year with a lovey-dovey selfie for an R-rated version of the film, adding the rating would allow the makers to test different waters. One of the most talked-about couples of B-town, "The only thing that's more complicated is the rating. Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have kickstarted the new As soon as you make something an R-rated movie, you're year with a love-filled picture. One of the most talked-about freed up to do so much stuff," he said. The film is being couples of B-town, Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have billed as a grounded take on the Dark Knight and will fea- kickstarted the new year with a love-filled picture. The ture many of Batman's villains. Reeves is directing from his couple who never really openly came out about their rela- own script. He is also attached to produce with Dylan Clark. tionship, have now decided to tell the world how madly "The Batman" will hit the screens on June 25, 2021. they are in love with each other. At Least their selfie says so! In the picture, Malaika can be seen planting a peck on the cheek of Arjun Kapoor while they both pose for a selfie. Sharing the selfie on her social media handles, Ananya Panday gets trolled for her 'My father Malaika wrote, "Sun, star, light, happiness. . . . 2020." Among those who replied to Malaika's post includes Arjun Kapoor's On the work front, Arjun Kapoor was last seen in aunt and wife of Sanjay Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor. Maheep Ashutosh Gowarikar's Panipat which didn't do very well on a posted red heart and a cheers emoticon. In another pic- hasn't been on Koffee with Karen' comment the big screen. The film also starred Kriti Sanon and Sanjay ture that Malaika shared, she and Arjun can be seen cel- Dutt in the lead roles. On the other hand, Malaika can be ebrating New Year with a bunch of friends. The diva cap- The Pati Patni Aur Woh actress Ananya Panday re- seen judging the reality show Supermodel of the year along tioned the picture as "Happy New Year." cently appeared on Rajeev Masand's talk show, where with co-judges Masaba Gupta, Anusha Dandekar and Milan she talked about a lot of things including her... The Pati Soman. Patni Aur Woh actress Ananya Panday recently appeared on Rajeev Masand's talk show, where she talked about a lot of things including her struggle in Bollywood and the Actor-director Greta Gerwig much talked about topic of "nepotism". However, the diva instead became the target of the netizens who trolled her for her comment on the same. When Ananya was asked about her journey in Bollywood so far, she said, "I am so working on a musical scared that people are going to say that ''You're taking things too lightly''. of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, opened well at the box office along with overwhelming reviews. But Gerwig is I will overcompensate then because I don't want to tight-lipped on the details of her forthcoming musical. take that chance. I have always wanted to be an actor and just because my father is an actor as well, I''m not going to "One thing I feel that the world is really missing right say no to an opportunity. It isn't as easy as people say it is. now is tap dancing. I'm just going to say that," she said on I think everyone has their own journey. My dad has never Variety's 'The Big Ticket' podcast. Gerwig is set to return to been a part of the Dharma film. He has never been on acting in a production of Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters" ''Koffee with Karan'', said the actress. with actor Oscar Isaac at the New York Theatre Workshop. The director is also co-writing a script with partner As soon as the episode aired, Twitteratis started troll- nepotism, the Student of The year 2 star said, "Everyone and frequent collaborator Noah Baumbach for a live-ac- ing Ananya for her "Koffee with Karan" remark and called thinks it is all glamorous and that I've gotten everything that tion "Barbie" movie starring actor Margot Robbie. Both her statement as a typical "star-kid" statement. A user wrote, I ever wanted. But I am very grateful that I am my dad's Gerwig and Baumbach are expected to earn multiple nods, "Ananya Panday just said "my dad has never been on daughter and I wouldn't want it any other way. When people including best director and best picture, at 2020 Oscars for Koffee with Karan" when she tried to explain her privilege hate me for nepotism, I'm not going to shy away that I am Actor-director Greta Gerwig has a next project their films "Little Women" and "Marriage Story", a divorce // oh my god! someone show this kid what reality is, and Chunkey Panday 's daughter. He is still working so hard. I planned post "Little Women" and it is a musical. also, ask her to go to college, please." Adding further on drama. am so proud of him. I am proud to be his daughter." The filmmaker's latest release, the modern retelling 'Chhapaak' is a story of the human I will act till I die: Veteran spirit and hope: Deepika Padukone actor Aanjjan New Delhi: Hoping her cinematic voice can help bring the script point of view but even in terms of the story and its Veteran actor Aanjjan 'Out of Love' is based about lasting change in how society perceives acid attack message," she said. on BBC One's 'Doctor Fos- survivors, actor Deepika Padukone says her latest film Srivastav, who is seen in The film, which releases on January 10, will be Hotstar’s ‘Out of Love’ says ter' by Mike Bartlett. Aanjjan "Chhapaak" should ideally be so impactful that there won't informs that he has not be need for another story on acid violence. After all, cin- Deepika's first release in two years and comes after her he likes digital medium marriage to frequent co-star Ranveer Singh. The actor said more and wants to act in web watched the original series she used the time to creatively replenish herself. "It was series rather than... Aanjjan for his role. "I have not about finding a film worthy of putting out there. It's not that Srivastav, the veteran of the- watched the original series. work at my end had stopped. I was constantly looking for atre, TV and cinemas, has I have read the script. scripts that challenged and excited me. "I would look at it lapped up to the technology Tigmanshu Dhulia was my as time for creative fertility. It's important to nurture your- and was recently seen in first director and Aijaz Khan self. The work that goes on behind the scenes... most of- Hotstar's web series 'Out of was second. Both of them, ten we're constantly on a film set, but whether it's meeting Love'. He says, "Digital me- especially Tigmanshu, ex- with writers and directors, looking for scripts... That is also dium has done a great job plained the character very part of the creative process and that's what I've been do- and has opened many av- ally good, and it is having a well to me. And with that nar- ing." enues for aspiring actors, great impact," he adds. problem by rule or not. He is ration, there was no need to watch the original series." The title "Chhapaak" instantly evokes the image of directors, et al... new direc- About his role in 'Out of Love' upset about his wife and at acid being splattered, and Deepika said the director tors are coming, and they he says, "My character, Dr the same time he is bound The series stars Rasika wanted a word for the film's name that could also lend are doing a great job. I want Pradhan starts a hospital in by rules and regulations, Dugal and Purab Kohli in itself to a song. "I think she said 'Chhapaak', which is the to do only cinema and web Coonoor after his wife's de- which he does not want to lead roles. About working sound of a splash, is something that could adapt or lend series now I don't want to do mise. As he is a bit morose follow, he is annoyed and he with the cast, he says: "New ema is in itself such a powerful medium, Deepika told PTI starts a clinic at the roadside, ahead of the release of the film based on the life of acid itself beautifully to a song. Perhaps, it also has to do with TV serial anymore." and starts consuming alco- crop of actors are very well which is hampering hospi- attack survivor-activist Laxmi Agarwal. fluidity and liquid. So on one hand, liquid is known to take "I have started watch- hol. He is a type of doctor, trained. They are very good who is not bound by any tal interests… so he is taken actors and I really liked work- The idea behind the social drama is to invoke empa- different forms, a liquid such as this (acid) can change ing a lot of web series someone's life forever," she said. now… Digital content is re- rules and regulations. He out and he becomes a ing with them." thy and understanding rather than paint women who have wants to solve a patient's drunkard." undergone the ordeal as victims, the actor, who has also produced the film, said in a telephonic interview from Mumbai. "Beyond the gruesomeness, the violence and all Sonam Kapoor-Anand Full circle for of that, there is a story of the human spirit and hope. That's why we're telling the story," she said. Deepika, 33, said it was a story that spoke to her and she felt pride in attaching herself to the project. "Chhapaak", directed by Meghna Ahuja seal 2019 with a kiss Mouni Roy? Gulzar and also featuring Vikrant Massey, is the second sartorial choices And taken Rome: Bollywood Rome. You make me whole. May Mouni Roy is basking in the happiness of the year mainstream film to focus on the subject after 2019 our passion for fashion and gone by before she gets to announcing her upcoming actress Sonam Kapoor love lead your way!" Malayalam movie "Uyare" starring Parvathy Thiruvothu. In the caption, she started @wearerheson. I projects. recapped her memorable The gratitude-filled "I hope we won't have to constantly tell stories on wrote, "This past decade met my soulmate milestones and achieve- post racked up in excess of “2019 was very special for me. Two very special films acid attack survivors for us to see change. I hope with our has been the most brilliant. @anandahuja and got released — RAW and Made In China — and I got to learn ments for the decade that 1.5 million views in just two film we begin to see that change for ourselves as a society I've acted in some incred- married to him and built a so much. I got to work with such good people this year. is now nearing its end. hours and attracted around and for acid attack survivors. "If we don't, then we've done ible movies where I've met home together. But most of Plus, I travelled a lot and completed a few responsibilities something wrong as a society. Cinema in itself is such a 1,200 comments. Her In a short clip on her some amazing people all this decade has taught socially. So all in all, I have had no complaints. 2019 was powerful medium that hopefully just through this one film father and Bollywood star Instagram handle, the who've become lifelong me that life has many paths very good and I am looking forward to the next year,” the we will hopefully be able to see that kind of change and Anil Kapoor showered the 'Manmarziyaan' actress friends. I've made three and the only path that one actress says with a smile. impact." couple with emojis in the can be seen displaying an films with @rheakapoor should take is the one Meanwhile, Mouni already has a negative part in the The actor said there was not much planning behind comments section. Actor intimate affection towards and realised that sisters paved with the right Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt-Amitabh Bachchan starrer the decision to back the film financially. "Sometimes cer- Swara Bhasker too left a her soul mate Anand Ahuja make the best partners and intentions. Thank you to my Brahmastra. “I guess we will need to wait till the makers tain films need a little more hand-holding, a little more love similar comment with a make the announcement. It is always better that way,” she against the sunny and can break glass Ceilings family and friends, thank and support. I felt like I would be adding a little more value bunch of hearts. says when quizzed about her upcoming signings. as a producer. "This is a film I'm very proud of, not just from romantic backdrop of together with our films and you to films and fashion. WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 7 Nano body cells can transport Men can lower risk of prostate medicine to cancer cells cancer by eating mushrooms Washington: In a recent study, researchers have high- Washington: The nano-sized cells that transfer ge- mediately activated and can get to work on fighting every- lighted that consumption of mushrooms is beneficial for netic material to other cells in our body may turn into mini thing from cancer to headaches. Aspirin is an example of a middle-aged and elderly men as it reduces the risk of pros- treatment transporters to kill cancer cells, suggests a study common pro-drug. In this case, researchers used extracel- tate cancer. The study was published in the journal, 'Inter- from Michigan State University and Stanford University. lular vesicles, or EVs, to deliver the enzyme-producing national Journal of Cancer'. Researchers gathered a total The study published in the journal, 'Molecular Cancer genes that could activate a prodrug combination therapy of 36,499 men, aged 40 to 79 years, who participated in Therapeutics' focused on breast cancer cells in mice. "What of ganciclovir and CB1954 in breast cancer cells. the Miyagi Cohort Study in 1990 and in the Ohsaki Cohort we've done is improve a therapeutic approach to deliver- Minicircle DNA and regular plasmid -- two different Study in 1994. gene vectors that act as additional delivery mechanisms During follow-up, 3.3 per cent of participants devel- for DNA -- were loaded into the vesicles to see which was oped prostate cancer. Compared with mushroom consump- better at helping transport treatment. This is known as a tion of less than once per week, consumption once or twice gene-directed enzyme, pro-drug therapy. They found that a week was associated with an 8 per cent lower risk of the minicircle DNA was 14 times more effective at delivery prostate cancer and consumption three or more times per and even more successful at killing the cancerous tumour. week was associated with a 17 per cent lower risk. "Interestingly, the plasmid delivery method didn't show any Shu Zhang, lead author of the study and a PhD stu- tumour cell killing," Kanada said. "Yet the mini circle DNA- dent from Tohoku University School of Public Health in based therapy killed more than half of the breast cancer Japan said, "Since information on mushroom species was cells in the mice." According to Kanada, this new approach not collected, it is difficult to know which specific could effectively become a better cancer treatment option mushroom(s) contributed to our findings. Also, the mecha- than chemotherapy down the road. "Conventional chemo- nism of the beneficial effects of mushrooms on prostate therapy isn't able to differentiate between tumours and cancer remains uncertain." normal tissue, so it attacks it all," Kanada said. "This non- specificity can cause severe side effects and insufficient ing enzyme-producing genes that can convert certain drugs drug concentration in tumours." With EVs, treatment can into toxic agents and target tumours," said Masamitsu be targeted and because of their compatibility with the Kanada, lead author and an assistant professor of phar- human body, this type of delivery could minimise the risk of Say these 7 things to your partner macology and toxicology in MSU's Institute for Quantita- unwanted immune responses that can come with other tive Health Science and Engineering. gene therapies. "If EVs prove to be effective in humans, it These drugs, or pro-drugs, start out as inactive com- would be an ideal platform for gene delivery and it could pounds. But once they metabolise in the body, they're im- be used in humans sooner than we expect," Kanada said. to strengthen your bond "I am trying to under- All relationships go This phrase conveys to your stand your point of view" Insomnia raises risks of heart through various phases, partner that you want to hear Solomon. "Understanding from the good to the bad. If about them and their prob- what’s going on inside you You and your partner you have hit a bad patch in lems, whether it is some- helps them practice extra will have several arguments failure: Doctors your relationship, keep in thing trivial or serious. patience and resist the urge and disagreements and in mind that despite the distrac- to take it personally if you’re that case, understanding “One of the primary rea- each other’s point of view is Psychologists in Hyderabad say, "One in every 10 tions and problems, there is quiet or cranky.” sons relationships falter is important. If you go on de- patients in city suffers from insomnia and are getting into a solution to it all. " … is really bringing because we start to think we fending your own stance depression. Important updates in your mailbox Subscribe without giving your partner Hyderabad: Psychologists in Hyderabad say, "One in ev- a chance, it will never get ery 10 patients in city suffers from insomnia and are getting resolved. into depression. The consequences can be fatal." People even in their 30s are getting heart attacks and the reason Even if you don’t agree is cited to be lack of sleep The young and the old are with your partner’s view- getting hooked to social media and stay awake till 2 am point, it is a good move to Psychologists urge people to set a goal for the next day – convey to them that you are it helps to sleep early trying to understand what they are saying. This one T Researchers called this sleep pattern "social jet lag" line could be a monumental and linked its effects to heart disease. In fact, researchers step in solving the argument found that for every hour your sleep schedule shifts, you causing problem. increase your risk of heart disease by 11 per cent. A Ko- also a draw back in lifestyle and must quickly start a physi- rean genetic study conducted on 1620 people in the year cal activity to boost up the sleep pattern," said Dr Divya, a "How can I show up for 2013 reported that, the male night owls in the study were psychologist. Children and adults are going to bed in the you this week?" more likely to have diabetes and the women developed wee hours of the morning, staying awake all the night. This high blood sugar along with the abnormal and excess body modern addiction is harmful. Lack of goals is a reason Try and balance out fat around the waistline. avers, Dr Madurima Reddy, Psychologist, Continental Hos- responsibilities in a relation- "To get rid of this addiction of video games and lack pital. Another psychologist Dr Somanath says, "If you find ship. If you feel that of late, of sleep at night, One must have a goal for the next day you are not feeling great physically or mentally, looking at you partner has been doing morning while getting to bed, so that a person will feel your sleep schedule, it is a good place to start because “Here’s the thing; it’s know the other person, and all the heavy lifting in the re- responsible and sleep early. Commitment to restrict the sleep creates a greater impact on one's health physically not the distraction or stres- the wonderful listening and me joy right now" lationship, then offer to do number of hours of phone usage in the nights will defi- and mentally and several studies show it could have some sor itself that leads a couple attention we paid them ear- your part. If you or your part- nitely help and an option in every phone called sleep mode harmful effects on your health. While staying up late is This is the extensive of to falter. It’s how the couple lier in the relationship begins ner gets into the ‘what have must be used and it will definitely help to get rid of phone linked to the health problems and it does not necessarily the above phrase. Here, you copes with them,” said to fade,” said Carroll. “By you done for me lately?’ addiction and sleeplessness. Lack of physical activities is cause them but bad patterns of sleep and lack of sleep will are conveying to your part- Alexandra H. Solomon, li- practicing our listening — mentality, it can be disas- decrease the metabolism and makes one sick." ner what makes you happy, trous. censed clinical psycholo- which is always about the thus including them in your gist. “Maladaptive coping other person and not about happiness. “Emotions are “If both partners flip the strategies tend to come in us — we remind them we are contagious, so let your part- script and focus on ‘what two varieties: fight or flight. still here, and we are re- ner ride the vibe of your good have I done for you lately?’ Have luscious lips this season The ‘fighters’ cope with minded that they are also feelings,” said Solomon. then everyone’s needs get stress by becoming irritable, still here.” met, but through the lens of "How do you want to bounty rather than scarcity,” Monsoon lips tend to get affected easily. They crack critical and impatient, while "Something I’m strug- feel … ?" due to dryness and become pale and patchy. Important ‘flighters’ cope with stress by gling with right now is … " said Solomon. updates in your mailbox Subscribe Monsoon lips tend to becoming withdrawn, silent This is a variation of This is the other of ask- "It meant so much to get affected easily. They crack due to dryness and become or passive-aggressive.” asking your partner “what do ing your partner about your me when you … " pale and patchy. This gives an ugly look to the overall you want to do?”. This helps Instead of running problem. By willing to open Appreciating the little presentation of oneself. Here are few tips that could help you learn about things you away from the situation, it’s up to your partner, you are things your partner does lays you to maintain your lips during the monsoon season Scrub partner wants and to nurture advisable to face it head on showing them your vulner- down a solid foundation for gently Lips are subtle areas and so must be handled gen- your love on a deeper level. and deal with it maturely. able side. You open them up a relationship. In a world tly. Dead cell formation on the lips makes it dry and patchy. For example, if your partner Here are a few things you to what is happening in your filled with negativity, make it A isn’t big on birthday celebra- can say to your spouse to world and that can help tions, you will prefer to plan a point to show your partner To get rid of such dead cell formation exfoliates the open communication chan- bring you’ll closer together. a low-key celebration than gratitude often. It will even- lips applying petroleum jelly and then brushing the same nels between you’ll. “They need to know if a big party that they would tually lead to increased inti- with soft bristle brush. Gently rubbing the lips with soft "Tell me more" you’re feeling stressed at eventually not enjoy. macy and better relationship bristled tooth brush removes dead cells from the lips mak- These words are syn- work, self-critical, or emo- dynamics too. ing it look healthy. Keep your lips hydrated Drink enough onymous with “I love you”. tionally exhausted," said of liquids, in particular water so you feel hydrated from inside. Also Read - Keeping oneself hydrated removes toxins from the body making the lips soft and smooth. Con- suming fresh juices and drinks that Detox will also help get Meghan Markle’s sweet rid of dead cells from the lips making them look gorgeous. Lip Massage Improving the circulation of blood in the lips removes the dead cells automatically. For improving the blood circulation in the lips, massage them regularly with tribute to Princess Diana dry lips or moisturizing your lips, opting for natural rem- Jojoba cream, Butter and Olive Oil. Just apply them over edies available for the same is advisable. Some natural Washington: Meghan the lips and squeeze and press the lips for some time products that are effective healers are Cocoa butter, Al- 'Suits' actor's bouncy blow- gently to experience a positive effect. Mositurise your lips Markle officially wrapped up out mostly hid the special mond oil, Olive Oil and Butter. Apply any one of these or a her maternity leave by Allowing your lips to be dry may lead to cracks in them. combination of these and gently massage lips regularly to accessory, fans caught Cracks not only make your lips ugly but because pain and launching her clothing line. glimpses of the stunning avoid them from getting dried up leading to cracks and The Duchess of Sussex bleeding when not attended to on time. Keeping them mois- bleeding. Eat healthy Green vegetables and fresh fruits piece of jewellery as she turized always helps prevent them from drying. Lip balms, modelled pieces from her tucked her hair behind her always give rosiness to the lips. They help keeping the lips new collection for its launch Petroleum jelly and Olive oil can be applied from time to hydrated and fresh. Avoid using oily and spicy foods so the ears. time to keep lips from turning dry. Use natural mosituriser and chose very meaningful lips do not get dry and unhealthy. Avoid smoking since it The 38-year-old royal While there are many artificial options available to avoid and special accessories to discolors the lips making them dry and dehydrated. complement them. also stacked gold bangles on her right arm, including The Duchess heirloom from her late launched the Smart Set cap- mother-in-law, a cuff brace- High IQ linked to lower risk of sule collection, a workwear let featuring stunning dia- line created in collaboration monds and blue stones that with Smart Works, of which Princess Diana sported she is a Patron. The charity Washington: Children heart disease while visiting the Lord Gage eating fish or chicken. works towards providing who have a high intelligence have a lower risk of coronary tional qualifications than Centre for Old People, a unemployed women with quotient (IQ) are more likely heart disease later in life. non-vegetarians, although The finding that chil- Guinness Trust Home, in free clothes and job inter- to turn vegetarian as they The study involved these differences were not dren with greater intelli- East London in 1990. 8,179 men and women reflected in their annual in- gence are more likely to re- view training, reported grow and become adults, Meghan previously wedding reception sporting aged 30 years whose IQ was come, which was similar to port being vegetarian as People. Later this month, suggest researchers. Veg- rocked Princess Diana's a custom silk Stella tested at age 10 that of non-vegetarians. adults, together with the evi- At the event, Meghan Meghan and Harry will be butterfly earrings and the McCartney evening gown, years. Twenty dence on the potential ben- sported a white Misha jetting off for their first royal Higher IQ at the age of gold bracelet during her and and Meghan wore the ring years later, 366 efits of a vegetarian diet on Nonoo Smart Set shirt, black tour as a family of three. 10 years was associated Harry's royal tour Down Un- again in Tonga during the (4.5 per cent) of heart health, may help to Paris slim tapered Trousers The royal couple will with an increased likelihood explain why higher IQ in der in October. Upon their couple's fall tour. participants said of being vegetarian at the by Jigsaw, a Ralph Lauren arrival in Sydney, Meghan take Archie to Cape Tape childhood or adolescence is Additionally, the Duch- they were vegetar- age of 30. This relation was Nappa leather skinny belt, a paired the beautiful pieces Town, South Africa, on Sep- linked with a reduced risk of ess of Sussex's engage- ian. Of these, 9 (2.5 partly accounted for by bet- pair of tan Manolo Blahnik together with a fitted white tember 23. Although there's coronary heart disease in ment ring is made up of three per cent) were ve- ter education and higher pointed-toe pumps. sleeveless dress. no confirmation as for when adult life, wrote the authors. diamonds, with one large gan and 123 (33.6 occupational social class, The royal rounded off the royal fans can expect to Meghan also has the stone in the centre flanked per cent) stated but it remained statistically Alternatively, the link her look by wearing a pair of see their son, the first sched- late royal's emerald cut by two smaller stones on the etarianism may be is linked they were vegetarian but re- significant after adjusting for may be merely an example butterfly earrings previously uled stop of the pair's visit is Aquamarine ring, which sides. The two side stones to lower cholesterol levels ported eating fish or chicken. these factors. There was no of many other lifestyle pref- worn by Princess Diana dur- to a township. Princess Diana wore to a are from Princess Diana's and a reduced risk of obe- Vegetarians were difference in IQ score be- erences that might be ex- ing a trip to Canada on May 1996 gala dinner in Austra- personal collection, while They will leave their sity and heart disease. This more likely to be female, to tween strict vegetarians and pected to vary with intelli- 3, 1986, a year after she lia. The Duchess of Sussex the centre stone is from little son, who was born on might help to explain why be of higher occupational those who said they were gence, but which may or gave birth to Prince Harry. debuted the stunning piece Botswana, a country that is May 6, with his nanny as children who score higher social class and to have vegetarian but who reported may not have implications Although the former as she stepped out for her close to Harry's heart. they start the official first leg on intelligence tests tend to higher academic or voca- for health, they concluded. of the tour. 8 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2020 I have no regrets, my career has been R e s c u e d fulfilling, says Dilip Vengsarkar SNAPS INDIA/MOHAMMAD SHAMSUDDIN New Delhi: GNS added. Tests for India is the biggest ever happened had hap- The story of 100 stranded FINNISH NATIONALS, flown from India home News Agency, April 7: satisfaction. Add to it, the 129 Vengsarkar did fall out pened." Hundreds of stranded The epithets of colos- ODIs, winning World Cup of favour with cricket estab- “The Indian Govern- India is one who is staying a Nowadays, Indian Nordic and Baltic travellers sus and regal were reserved and World Championship of lishment in 1989 when he ment has been very coop- bit longer, and many had batsmen are seen struggling have been flown home from Mikkola. for Sunil Gavaskar and Cricket. And to top it all, be- played a few friendly erative. The rules for move- been here well before the against spinners be it India in an operation lead by “Here we cooperate Gundappa Viswanath but ing an India captain. It was a matches ('Masala Matches ment, however, are strict and coronavirus situation Moeen Ali or Nathan Lyon the Ministry of Foreign Af- closely with other EU and Dilip Vengsarkar has no re- great journey," the 'Colonel' was te coinage used in In- the practices vary a bit from peaked globally. The Finn- but it was Vengsarkar's fairs, in cooperation with state to state. In some states ish government and we Nordic countries and soli- smashing hundred as a Finn air and diplomats in we have been able to assist have been strongly advising darity is key. Finns have teenager against the likes of Delhi. passengers by organising ravellers to return home due been able to return also with Bedi and Prasanna (Mumbai When the A350 took off curfew passes for them from to the current situation. But repatriation flights organised vs Rest of India in Irani Cup) from Goa on Wednesday the Indian authorities in or- because of the population by other countries.” that got him fast-tracked into and local conditions, India Advice from the Minis- the Indian team. had to do a drastic try for Foreign Affairs: At the "Nowadays, amount of lockdown decision quickly, moment, we urge anyone international cricket is huge. and ravellers didn’t have travelling abroad to submit In my time, I had a lot of time that much time to react” ex- a travel notification to enable to play domestic matches plains Nelli Mikkola. the Ministry for Foreign Af- like Ranji Trophy and Duleep The Finnish Embassy fairs and Embassies to Trophy. I played a lot of club has been in touch with know your location and con- cricket for Dadar Union even people who filed a travel tact you in order to inform e.g. when I was an established notification to the Foreign about potential flight con- India player. I played office Ministry, and giving as nections. You can cricket." much advice as possible on visit matkustusilmoitus.fi also while Playing top spinners in social media channels, try- abroad and submit your domestic cricket made him ing to reach out to Finns travel details there. If you do the player that he was. and another left Delhi’s der to ensure safe and un- who might be stuck, and not know how to do that, ask Indira Gandhi International hindered travel to the point "In the domestic circuit, grets that he was not as feted said during an interaction. dian cricket) in the United Airport on Thursday morn- of departure” says Mikkola. we got chance to face likes ing, more than 650 passen- as his two illustrious col- Being the only interna- States and was stripped of Passengers from Goa of Bishan Bedi, Erapalli gers from across the region leagues, saying he cher- tional cricketer outside En- captaincy. had faced their own prob- Prasanna, Bhagwat were heading home. ished an "extremely fulfilling" gland to hit three hundreds He missed a series in Chandrasekhar or Rajinder lems in the lead-up to the career. at Lord's and raise six cen- Pakistan and also missed a Goel in Ranji Trophy games. But the flights were just repatriation flights, with the Vengsarkar, who turies at home against the series in New Zealand (due You had to raise the bar the final part of a journey that lockdown impacting supply turned 64 on Monday, was fearsome West Indies attack to injury). By the time he against these world class involved specially-coordi- chains so that food, water India's batting mainstay dur- of the 70s and 80s, does he came back for the Australia bowlers. nated convoys of buses and and medicine were initially ing the mid 80s when he feel that he did not get the series, he was at the end of embassy escorts, to break in short supply. "Unfortunately, the cur- through the local lockdown outscored the iconic recognition he deserved. his career. rent generation, they don't European Union mis- Gavaskar as his upright "That's basically des- Finishing with nearly get an opportunity to play stance and ability to play tiny," Vegsarkar said in a 7000 Test runs (6868), does domestic cricket. if you are swing and spin with aplomb pragmatic tone. "You had to it hurt him that he probably not playing domestic cricket was a delight for Test work hard, play honestly and could have closed in on may then you adjust. Fast or spin, a friend or a family member afficianados. might want to get home. win matches for your team. be 9000 runs had his career its abut adjustment. Bottom in Finland to fill in the details In an interview with PTI, That should be the goal for not hit a roadblock after the line is scoring runs whether “It’s also challenging in on your behalf. Remember Vengsarkar spoke about his every cricketer. Whatever 1989 tour of West Indies. you are playing at Lord's, terms of of people’s where- to update your details after abouts in this massive coun- enriching journey as an In- accomplishments that come "Just like in life, there Headingey or Eden you have returned to Fin- dia player for 16 years. along the way and whatever are no ifs and buts in cricket. Gardens."Read the wicket, "When I look back, it's recognition you get, whether In hindsight, you can say so see the situation, adapt to been a very happy and ful- you got your due or not, it is many things but I don't be- the wicket is what matters. filling journey. Playing 116 purely destiny," the stalwart lieve in ifs and buts. So what- Those things you learn as you play more," he said. Spinners are not being encouraged to

rules and coronavirus travel sions in India raised the is- win games in Australia: Steve O'Keefe restrictions that sealed the sue with the State of Goa borders of India’s 29 states. asking for assistance, which Sydney: GNS News Agency, April 7: “For the Delhi flight we helped to ease the situation. try. We have Finnish land, so we do not unneces- needed to gather all Nordic Helplines were also estab- ravellers also in other cities Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe, who recently re- sarily try to contact you and Baltic travellers in north- lished by the local authori- and it is our priority to get abroad. tired from first-class cricket, said that spinners are not be- ern India around Delhi and ties for citizens and travel- them home as well” says ing encouraged in the country to win games as the condi- up toward the Himalayas” ers to call if they needed tions are not allowing 'them to express themselves'. explains Nelli Mikkola, a some help. People around the "We have so much talent in this country, spin-bowling diplomat at the Finnish Em- India’s sudden country switched off non- depth. I look across at the top two spinners in each state bassy in Delhi. lockdown essential lights and that I really think there's so much quality," ESPNcricinfo “After a rather massive stood in the balconies quoted O'Keefe as saying. The sudden nation- mapping operation with the wide lockdown by the Indian and verandas of their "The problem is that they aren't being encouraged other embassies, we rented Government to help prevent house with candles, lan- enough to be given a ball in the first ten overs and being six big buses, which all went the spread of coronavirus terns and diyas (earthen told to win a game of cricket. The conditions haven't al- to different routes, accompa- came as a shock to many of lamps) tonight, A LAN- lowed them to express themselves," he added. nied by one diplomatic car, the foreign ravellers there – TERN DISPLAY IN POSH The Australian pitches have always been dominated one country responsible for and while about a hundred BANJARA HILLS by pace bowlers as they get seam, swing and bounce. one bus” she says Finns did opt to leave, or HYDERABAD following Spinners struggle a lot in these conditions and stressing The convoys needed were able to buy a ticket for a call from Prime Minis- that O'Keefe said the home conditions should favour spin special permits to get the most recent flights, there ter Narendra Modi to bowlers in order to taste success in India or subcontinent through the checkpoints, are others who decided to "challenge the darkness conditions. and also to travel through stay, or who will try to make spread by the coronavirus crisis". "We promote the Dukes ball. In the game at the mo- cities – the only way for pas- it out on later flights. ment, you could pick four quicks and if you had to pick an sengers to get to the airport. “The typical raveller in allrounder you could pick a medium pacer and still do well - you'd win with that team, with no spinner, which to me is a shock. If we really want to win a series in India, which is the final frontier, then we have to start providing (conditions) at According to O'Keefe, Mitchell Swepson and Ashton Pep Guardiola's mother home," O'Keefe said. Agar have the potential to join Nathan Lyon in the Test "When you want to win overseas, spinners are the side. ones who have to win you games. But go back and have a "I do have a lot of strong opinions because I'm so look at Shield cricket. I'm the leading wicket-taker this year passionate about it. I want to see guys like Swepson, dies after contracting virus with 16 wickets and played five games. It is a matter of (Ashton) Agar really push Nathan Lyon in that Australian urgency, if we are going to win over there to make sure we team. He's the next level but we have to start looking for- London: Pep home. encourage these guys," he added. ward to the next generation and I think we can promote it Guardiola's 82-year-old Spain declared more at home," O'Keefe said. mother has died after Monday a fourth consecu- contracting coronavirus, tive drop in the number of Manchester City an- coronavirus-related FIFA urges clubs and players to reach nounced on Monday. deaths, with 637 over the "The Manchester City past 24 hours, the lowest family are devastated to number in nearly two agreement over wages: sources report the death today of weeks. said. Pep's mother Dolors Sala Fatalities, which were Lausanne: FIFA on Carrio in Manresa, The call from world sharply down on the Monday urged clubs and Barcelona, after contract- players to reach an agree- football's governing body record 950 on Thursday, ing coronavirus," the ment on wage reductions to comes as Premier League brought the total deaths in protect clubs suffering finan- clubs are locked in talks with Premier League club said the country to 13,055, cial damage due to the players and their represen- in a statement. second only to Italy. coronavirus crisis, sources tatives about taking pay cuts "Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at Scrap Premier League season and start from scratch: Let people talk, I’ll go this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends." Manchester United's Luke Shaw to Tokyo: Sushil tracts be extended until the Guardiola, 49, last London: The 2019-20 after government ministers not resume at the beginning season does not resume. called on players to "play end of the interrupted foot- month donated one million Premier League season of May and will only return New Delhi, GNS News Agency, April 7: “Scrap it and start their part" ball seasons and that the euros ($1 million) to buy must be scrapped and de- when the situation stabilises. “People have this habit of writing me off every now transfer window does not clared null and void if it can- again. Start it again, yeah,” Italian top-flight football medical supplies for the League leaders and then but it does not affect me,” says veteran wrestler open until that time. not be restarted due to the Shaw said during the Com- clubs on Monday agreed to fight against the Liverpool needed six points Sushil Kumar, quashing talk of retirement and insisting coronavirus pandemic, bat Corona fundraiser for cut the salaries of players, The source said the to seal the title while Euro- that postponement of the Tokyo Olympics has given him coronavirus pandemic in Manchester United de- UNICEF, a FIFA 20 compe- coaches and staff. Clubs in health crisis had had "a ma- pean spots and relegation a very good shot at qualifying for his fourth Games. The his native Spain. fender Luke Shaw has said. tition that was streamed on other countries, including jor impact" on clubs' rev- candidates were still unclear 36-year-old was struggling to make the cut for this year’s Twitch. Barcelona, have also cut enues and that, like other He also issued a The Premier League with nine games to go, rais- Olympics, now postponed to 2021. player wages. sectors of the economy, foot- video as part of the club's confirmed last week that the ing questions about how “It’s got to be, you Sushil Kumar is perhaps the greatest Indian Olym- ball had to find "fair and eq- Cityzens At Home initiative season, originally sus- know. If we can’t carry it on, FIFA is also recom- they would be decided if the pics achiever in an individual sport, but he’s way past his uitable solutions" to protect pended until April 30, will it’s got to be void.” mending that players' con- urging fans to stay at prime. jobs.

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