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VOL 13 ISSUE 21 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● MAY 24 - 30, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news THE HISTORIC VICTORY AND BEYOND A HISTORIC WIN FOR BJP Modi calls it the Victory of the People of

by Prof I.S.Saluja I.S. SALUJA NEW / NEW YORK t has been a glorious journey for BJP from 2 (TIP): Modi had said after the seats in Parliament in 1984 to 302, May 23, bombed I2019, as I am writing this comment. Mr. terrorist location in Balakot in , the man who made it possible , "Humne dushman ko with the magic wand in his hand, recalled the ghar mein ghus kar mara hai". It tough journey in his address to the party is almost a similar surgical strike workers at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi on we saw within India in the just May 23. And he proudly announced that during concluded elections. Modi simply the long and tough struggle "we never felt tired, intruded into the territory of the nor stopped, nor submitted". It is the opposition and decimated them. determination to go forward even in the face of Modi magic which was evidenced the worst circumstances which finally in 2014 worked with greater embraces success. Mr. Modi and BJP must be efficacy this time around. But the congratulated for the historic victory. huge victory for BJP -302 seats- The election is over. And now is the time to has not resulted in any bravado fulfill promises made to people. It was all good to which was probably expected of have made all kinds of tall claims of achievements Mr. Modi. In the speech he made to win votes. But now is the time to devote all to the BJP workers, May 23 at BJP energies to do the right service to "New India". Headquarters in New Delhi, Mr. Mr. Modi will need to extend himself to Modi spoke like a statesman, achieve the goals he has spoken ofin the past. reassuring the nation that BJP He has admitted there is poverty and it needs to owed allegiance to the "Bahubali" and "Mahanayak" Narendra Modi being welcomed by party leaders at the BJP be eradicated. There is unemployment- record Constitution contd on page 32 Headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday, May 23 Photo / Courtesy Verma highest in 45 years. Mr. Modi has to create jobs for billions of unemployed youth. It is an achievement for Mr. Modi that Wells Fargo, TD Bank turn rampant corruption seen a few years before is no Mayor de Blasio Directs more visible. But mere absence of corruption is no guarantee for a state of health for the nation over Trump financial Ad Money to Community and the people. They need jobs, bread and butter, education, healthcare, and above all, security, records to House Dems and Ethnic Media which unfortunately,is still elusive. WASHINGTON (TIP): City agencies directed The most important thing that Mr. Modi Wells Fargo and TD Bank needs to do is to curb the feudal mindset. And have turned over to spend at least 50 the cleansing of the Augean stables has to President Trump's percent of their annual begin from his tribe- the politicians. Not going financial records to the print and digital into details in my comment, I will urge Mr. House Financial Services publication advertising Modi to take a cue from the US and Canada Committee, Fox News budget toward with regard to the wages and the privileges of confirmed on Thursday, lawmakers. The whole nation is expecting Mr. May 23, amid a community and ethnic Modi to bring about a qualitative and contentious legal battle media outlets substantive change in the country.The world is between the Trump NEW YORK CITY (TIP): President Trump is putting up a Mayor de Blasio announcing looking at the largest democracy in the world administration and Mayor de Blasio signed an determined legal fight to prevent his the executive order to see if the minorities will be able to live in financial records being handed over congressional Democrats executive order, Wednesday, Wednesday, May 22. dignity under the BJP rule. Mr. Modi will have to the House committees seeking access to sensitive May 22, mandating all city Photo / NYC Mayor's Office to take care to protect the interests of all files. agencies spend at least 50 percent of their annual print Indians, whatever their color or creed. We wish The committee, led by Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D- and digital publication advertising in community and Mr.Modi all the best as he prepares to begin his Calif., is one of several panels that have issued subpoenas and ethnic media outlets. The Executive Order becomes second five-year term as the Prime Minister of requests for Trump's financial files. effective beginning in Fiscal Year 2020. Since Mayor de India. Jai Hind! contd on Page 32 Blasio came into office, contd on page 32 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ELECTIONS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 TOTAL SWEEP, INDIA CHOOSES MODI 2.0

NDA The NDA is ahead in 343 of the 542 seats, while the BJP lead has crossed 300. In 2014, the party won 282 seats, the NDA had won 336. It was the first time in more than three decades that a single party won majority on its own. Cong BJP chief Amit Shah, the architect of the victory, tweeted: "This victory is India's victory. This is the victory of the hopes of youths, the poor, and farmers. This massive win is the BJD victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development and the people's trust in him. On the behalf of crores of BJP workers, I congratulate Narendra Modi." Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the re-election, Congress chief asked him to "take care of the interests of the country". He also conceded defeat in Amethi, asking BJP leader Smriti Irani to nurture the constituency "with love". Gandhi has reportedly offered to resign as President of the Congress, though the party is unlikely to accept. Among the states, the BJP made a clean sweep in Gujarat, Delhi and Rajasthan and is ahead in 38 of 40 seats in and 41 of 48 seats in . The party is also expected to win 28 of the 29 seats in . In Chhattisgarh, it is marginally behind - leading in nine of the state's 11 seats. Among the southern states, the BJP is ahead on 25 of 28 seats in Karnataka - ruled by the alliance government of the Congress and HD Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal Secular. The alliance government completed one year on Thursday. A dismal showing in the election will not help better the strained ties between the local leaders of the two parties.

In Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress is set to come to power, decimating the ruling Telugu Desam Party of Chandrababu Naidu. It is ahead in 144 of the state's 175 assembly seats and in all 25 of its Lok Sabha seats. The Congress is ahead in eight of Punjab's 13 seats. It is also ahead in Tamil Nadu, where it is partnering the DMK led by MK Stalin and in Kerala, where it is ahead in 19 of 20 seats. In Uttar Pradesh, which sends the largest number of lawmakers to the Lok Sabha, the BJP is ahead in 63 of 80 seats, the -Akhilesh Yadav alliance is trailing with16. A good performance in the state is considered absolutely essential for any party or alliance hoping to rule at the Centre.

In West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who fought a pitched battle with the BJP, is VOTE SHARE ahead -- so much so that Trinamool Congress leader Chandan Mitra has called it the "government-in-waiting". Leads show that the BJP is ahead in 18 seats, to Trinamool's 22 seats. In Odisha too, the party is ahead on four seats. In Tamil Nadu, the DMK-Congress alliance is way ahead of the AIADMK and the BJP, which tied up weeks ahead of the elections. A similar showing in the by-elections for 18 assembly seats could topple the AIADMK government led by E Palaniswami. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 3

BJP MAKES CLEAN SWEEP ANDHRA PICKS JAGAN IN

SHIMLA (TIP): The ruling REDDY, CHANDRABABU (BJP) on Thursday made a clean sweep in Himachal Pradesh with its candidates winning all the four Lok Sabha seats -- Shimla, Kangra, Mandi and Hamirpur -- in the hill state with record margins in the range of over NAIDU DECIMATED three lakh votes each and securing up to 72 percent of the polled vote share. NEW DELHI (TIP): Andhra Pradesh The four victorious BJP candidates included sitting has given a sweeping mandate to YSR MPs, and , who won Jaganmohan Reddy for both state and Hamirpur and Mandi Lok Sabha seats respectively. the Centre, practically decimating Chief The two other victorious candidates included two party Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu MLAs Suresh Kashyap and , who bagged Desam Party. Mr Reddy, the chief of the Shimla and Kangra seats respectively. YSR Congress, is leading in 141 of the All four won their respective seats with record margins state's 175 assembly seats and all 25 of its in the range of three lakh votes each, making their Lok Sabha seats. While Mr Naidu is yet victories historical. to concede defeat, leaders in Mr Reddy's The three-term MP and son of former state Chief camp said he is likely to take oath on Minister , Anurag Thakur retained May 30. his Hamirpur seat, defeating his nearest rival Ram Lal Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Thakur of Congress with a record margin of 3,99,572 Telugu Desam Party, which ruled the votes. state since the bifurcation of Telangana Anurag Thakur, also a former president of the Board of in 2014, is unlikely to win a single Lok Control for in India (BCCI) polled 6,82,692 votes Sabha seat. In the assembly, he is likely against 2,83,120, secured by his rival Ram Lal Thakur. to be reduced to 26 seats. One seat may go The polled vote share of the BJP in Hamirpur reached to the BJP. 69.04 per cent against the Congress's 28.63 per cent. Forty-six-year-old Jaganmohan Reddy The BJP's sitting Mandi MP Ram Swaroop Sharma too is the son of YS Rajashekhara Reddy,one Reddy's push for the Special Status for Narendra Modi's BJP has crossed 300 retained his seat, defeating his nearest rival Aashray of the state's most popular Chief Andhra Pradesh that's said to be at the seats. Sharma of Congress by a margin of 4,05,459 votes. Ministers who died in a chopper crash in bottom of Chandrababu Naidu's move to Exit polls have predicted that the BJP Ram Swaroop Sharma, who had won from Mandi in 2014 2009. Jaganmohan Reddy, who inherited part company with the BJP and join the will retain power with a comfortable by defeating former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's his father's supporters, still had to make opposition camp. majority. Twelve of 14 exit polls wife Pratibha Singh by 39,856 votes, retained the seat this his mark at the head of a new party In view of Reddy's record-breaking predicted that the NDA will get full time by defeating former Union Minister Sukh Ram's formed in 2011. The moment came padyatras, there were questions why the majority with seats ranging from 282 to grandson Aashray Sharma, who could get only 2,41,730 during his two foot marches - the last one Chief Minister, despite being closer to 365. An aggregate of exit polls predicted votes against 6,47,189 votes secured by the sitting MP. over the special status for Andhra the Centre, could not get the Special the BJP-led National Democratic The polled vote share of the BJP in Mandi reached 68.75 Pradesh, undertaken last year. Category status promised to Andhra Alliance (NDA) will win 302 seats and per cent against the Congress's 25.68 percent. YV Subba Reddy, Reddy's uncle and a Pradesh during the bifurcation of the Congress and its allies 122. BJP MLA Suresh Kashyap from Pachhad won the senior party leader, said, "Full credit to Telangana. A party or an alliance needs 271 seats Shimla seat defeating Dhani Ram Shandil by a margin of Jagan for the 3648-km padyatra, during Counting of votes started this to form the government, as the elections 3,27,515 votes. While Suresh Kashyap polled 6,06,183 votes, which Jagan interacted with over one morning for the 543 seats of the Lok were held on 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha Shandil managed to secure only 2,78,668. All other four crore people". It was Jaganmohan Sabha. Early leads show Prime Minister seats. candidates of the Shimla seat lost their deposits. Congress finds saving grace in Punjab

CHANDIGARH (TIP): Congress has won Bathinda for the third time, defeating Congress eight parliamentary seats in Punjab, bucking candidate Amrinder Singh Raja Warring with a the pro-Modi trend seen across northern and margin of 21,772 votes. A major highlight of the central India in this general election. poll outcome was BJP candidate 's Out of the total 13 seats in the state, win. He wrested Gurdaspur seat from Congress Congress romped home to impressive victory heavyweight Sunil Jakhar by over 82,000 votes. on eight seats, surprising both the SAD-BJP , a two-time MP and combine and the and grandson of former chief minister Beant improving its tally from three in 2014. It had Singh, retained his Ludhiana seat by defeating won Gurdaspur in a bypoll in 2017 Lok Insaaf Party nominee Simarjeet Singh The Akali Dal-BJP alliance won on four Bains by over 76,000 votes. seats and the AAP one (Punjab AAP chief Winning the majority of constituencies in retained his Sangrur seat). Punjab, despite a "Modi wave", would SAD chief , strengthen the stature of CM actor Sunny Deol, Union minister Harsimrat who almost singlehandedly rode his party to Kaur Badal, former Union ministers Manish victory. Tewari and , and Ravneet Singh The impressive performance by the Congress Bittu were among the prominent leaders who would also mean voters did not fall for the rival won in Punjab. parties' pitch that Amarinder Singh had reneged Major upsets in the poll outcome were on his party's poll promises. Union minister and BJP nominee Hardeep The SAD, which was looking to resurrect itself Singh Puri, Punjab Congress chief Sunil following a backlash over the issue of Jakhar and SAD candidate Prem Singh Congress candidate from seat and chief minister Amarinder Singh’s wife Preneet Kaur desecration of religious texts, could manage to flashes the victory sign. Chandumajra. win only two seats, out of the 10 it contested. Akali Dal managed to win only two seats bagged four and three seats, respectively. leader by more than Despite fielding old warhorses from several against four it pocketed in last general Since the counting of votes began 8 am, 46,000 votes. constituencies, including Jagir Kaur (Khadoor election. Congress continuously maintained lead in the chief Sukhbir Singh Sahib), Gulzar Singh Ranike (Faridkot), BJP won Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur but eight constituencies it finally won , Badal and his wife and Union minister Atwal (Jalandhar), Prem Singh failed again to break the "jinx" of not winning Faridkot, Anandpur Sahib, Jalandhar, were the only SAD Chandumajra (Anandpur Sahib) and Parminder Amritsar. Khadoor Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib candidates who won their respective Ferozepur Singh Dhindsa (Sangrur), SAD contestants were AAP appeared routed from Punjab, leading and Patiala. and Bathinda seats, both considered the party's badly trailing. on only one seat out of the 13 it contested. It Punjab Chief Minister and Congress leader stronghold. The AAP, in spite of party chief Arvind had surprised many in 2014 Lok Sabha Amarinder Singh's wife and two-time MP Former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal Kejriwal's extensive campaigning in Punjab, was election when it had won four seats in the Preneet Kaur defeated SAD candidate Surjit fought against turncoat and Congress set to win only Sangrur constituency, from state. Singh Rakhra by 1.62 lakh votes in Patiala. candidate and defeated where party's state unit head Bhagwant Mann is In 2014 polls, while the SAD-BJP combine The party's won from him with a margin of over 1.98 lakh votes. contesting, against his rival Kewal Singh had won six seats, AAP and Congress had Anandpur Sahib by trouncing veteran Akali Harsimrat Kaur was re-elected from Dhillon of the Congress. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 10/10: BJP VICTORY WIPES DELHI VOTES FOR BJP NEW DELHI (TIP): Delhi’s voters have often led the way in determining the outcome of the national elections, and this time too, they got it right. The national capital re- OUT THREE REGIONAL elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates to all seven Lok Sabha seats, mirroring the landslide national victory of the saffron party on Thursday. The BJP received 56.5% of the total votes polled in Delhi, PARTIES IN HARYANA which was significantly up from the 46% vote share it got in the 2014 general elections. (TIP): By winning The Congress, which had a vote share of 15% in the last all 10 Lok Sabha seats, the Bharatiya parliamentary election, recouped some support, finishing Janata Party (BJP) has finally wiped out second in five constituencies and polling 22.5% votes across Congress party in Haryana. the city. Among the top losers in Haryana are In contrast, the vote share of the Arvind Kejriwal-led former chief minister Bhupinder singh Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had won 67 out of the 70 Hooda who lost to BJP's Ramesh Delhi assembly seats in 2015, fell from 33% in 2014 to 18.12% Chander Kaushik in Sonipat, Kumari in these elections. Delhi’s ruling party finished third on five Selja of the Congress who was defeated out of seven seats. by BJP's Rattan Lal Kataria, Haryana While congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congress chief Dr Kuldeep Tanwar, winning a second term, Kejriwal also said he is looking Shruti Chaudhary and Deepinder singh forward to working together in Delhi. “I congratulate Hooda (all Congress nominees). Narendra Modi for this historic win and look forward to Bhavya Bishnoi, grandson of Bhajan working together for the betterment of the people of Delhi,” Lal, is the youngest Congress leader who he said in a tweet. finished third in Hisar. “We had fielded very good candidates in Delhi and had Dushyant Chautala of Jannayak done a good campaign. All party workers also had put a lot Janata Party, who was youngest MP in of hard work. We accept people’s mandate. We will keep 2014, was defeated by Brijender Singh of working for the people of Delhi,” he added a tweet in . the BJP, the only dynast and son of Two BJP candidates -- Parvesh Verma from Union leader Birender Singh who The 2019 Lok Sabha election results wiped out three regional political and Hans Raj Hans from North West Delhi -- won with the managed to win the election. parties in Haryana, including Loktantar Suraksha Party, formed by former BJP highest victory margins of over 550,000 in their respective The election results have also marked constituencies. “Ye mere mehboob Modi ji ka asar hai [It is the end of dynastic politics in the state MP Raj Kumar Saini, Indian Natiional Lok Dal and Jannayak Janata Party, my beloved Modi ji’s effect],” Hans said outside a counting as six dynasts including Bhupinder formed after INLD split station. Even the Congress’s old guard, which the party Singh Hooda, his son Deepinder Singh fielded in the contest after talks on an alliance with the AAP Hooda, Ajay Chautala's son Dushyant are fed up with the politics of collusion," INLD split. failed, could not counter the wave in favour of Prime Chautala, Digvijay Chautala, former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Reacting to the election results, Minister Narendra Modi. Three-time chief minister Sheila Haryana chief minister Bansi Lal's Khattar said. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Dikshit, who fought BJP’s sitting MP and state unit daughter Shruti Chaudhary and Bhajan Besides dynasty politics, the 2019 Lok Khattar said that no trust in EVM president Manoj Tiwari from North East Delhi, lost by Lal's grandson Bhavya Bishnoi lost Sabha election results have also wiped machines is the illusion from where the 360,000 votes. Former Union minister and Congress’s New elections. "Dynastic politics has ended out three regional political parties in opposition should come out. Manohar Delhi candidate Ajay Maken lost by a margin of 250,000 in Haryana. Opposition parties were Haryana including Loktantar Suraksha Lal Khattar said that the opposition was votes to BJP’s despite his pitch against taking care of their personal interests Party, formed by former BJP MP Raj unnecessarily suspecting the EVMs and the ongoing sealing drive targeted at unauthorised than public interests. They have only Kumar Saini, Indian Natiional Lok Dal some even pitched tents outside the construction,invalidation of high-value banknotes in 2016, one vision, to fill their pockets. People and Jannayak Janata Party,formed after strong rooms. and the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 2017 -- issues the Opposition was hoping would appeal to Delhi voters. World leaders Congratulate Modi: Great things U.S. Chamber Commends PM are in store for US-India , says Trump Modi on His Historic Re-Election WASHINGTON (TIP): After the landslide victory of BJP orld leaders on Thursday leaders to congratulate the Prime victory of his party in the 2019 General in the Lok Sabha election that is congratulated Prime Minister Minister, thus reflecting the Elections. bringing Prime Minister WNarendraModi for his extraordinarily close and cordial ties Chinese President Xi Jinping - Narendra Modi back into office for landslide victory for a second term in between India and Bangladesh, and the President of People's Republic of China, a second term, the U.S. Chamber of office. Congratulatory messages from excellent rapport that the two leaders Xi Jinping sent a letter to Prime Commerce welcomed the outcome various parts of the world poured in. enjoy. Minister Modi congratulating him on of the largest democratic exercise While most of them congratulated him President of the Russian Federation the electoral victory of National in history, describing it as over telephone, some leaders took it to Vladimir V. Putin - Putin called Modi Democratic Alliance under his 'Ushering in an opportunity for social media to extend their greetings. and congratulated him on his victory in leadership. In the letter, President Xi global economic and strategic the general elections. President Putin noted the great importance he attached leadership in India.' Nisha Biswal expressed his conviction that the Prime to the development of India-China Nisha Biswal, President of the Minister would further strengthen the relations and his desire to work with U.S.-India Business Council at the U.S. Chamber of longstanding friendship between the Prime Minister Modi to take the Closer Commerce, said that in 2014, Prime Minister Modi and the peoples of both countries and enhance Development Partnership between the Bharatiya Janata Party won an election on a platform of the Special and Privileged Strategic two countries to a new height. President development for all and an agenda of robust economic Partnership that bindthe two countries Xi also expressed satisfaction at the reform. "Over the past five years, we have seen good progress together. strong momentum of development in on reforms, which include the establishment of a national French President Emmanuel Macron India-China relations in recent years Goods and Services Tax, passage of the Insolvency and - President of France congratulated with the joint efforts of both sides. Bankruptcy Code, and a variety of legal and regulatory Prime Minister NarendraModi over Israel Prime Minister Benjamin reforms which have catapulted India's Ease of Doing US President Donald Trump - telephone,describing him as one of the Netanyahu- Benjamin Netanyahu Business ranking from 142 to 77. These reforms laid the Congratulations to Prime Minister foremost leaders of the democratic called his Indian counterpart foundation for India's strong record of economic growth. @NarendraModi and his BJP party on world. President Macron reiterated his NarendraModi to personally Still, much remains to be done to unlock the expansive their BIG election victory! Great things invitation to Prime Minister Modi to congratulate him. "Narendra my friend, growth potential of the Indian market. With a strong mandate are in store for the US-India partnership visit France in August 2019 for a congratulation, what an enormous from the Indian people, Prime Minister Modi will have an with the return of PM Modi at the helm. bilateral meeting and also to attend the victory. I hope, Narendra, that we can opportunity to usher in an era of global economic and I look forward to continuing our G7 Summit at Biarritz. see each other soon, as soon as you form strategic leadership for India." important work together! Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. a government and as soon as we form a "A strong U.S.-India commercial partnership will support Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina - The Sharma Oli - K.P. Sharma Oli called government," Netanyahu said in a short these goals, helping India to grow into a $5 trillion economy in Prime Minister of Bangladesh had Prime Minister Modi and congratulated video clip of the phone call released by the next five years. USIBC believes that trade and investment initiated the call to Modi to extend her him on the electoral victory in the the Prime Minister's Office. "Well, thank between the two countries is a critical element of India's congratulations on the clear mandate LokSabha elections. you for your congratulations on my future growth and looks forward to working with Prime given by the people of India to the NDA Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe - victory, but there's one difference: You Minister Modi and his team to unlock new growth Government. In doing so, PM Sheikh Shinzo Abe called NarendraModi and don't need a coalition, I do, and there's a opportunities across the U.S.-India corridor", she further Hasina became one of the first foreign congratulated him for the resounding big difference." added. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 5

Rahul offers to resign as Cong HOW OPPOSITION FAILED chief after humiliating loss

NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress president Rahul Gandhi TO STOP THE MODI WAVE on Thursday offered to resign as Congress chief after a humiliating Lok Sabha loss that saw him lose even his NEW DELHI (TIP): They came, they stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. met and then they lost the game. The Sources told India Today TV that Gandhi told a group of opposition league, which was toying senior Congress leaders including his mother Sonia that he with names such as Secular Democratic takes full responsibility for the election defeat and that he is Front, failed to dent or stop the Narendra willing to resign as the party's president. Modi wave. “Today I won’t go into what However, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh led to the loss,’’ said Congress chief Surjewala denied the reports of Rahul Gandhi offering to Rahul Gandhi. “It is a fight of ideologies resign. and I congratulate Prime Minister Sources also indicated that the Congress Working Narendra Modi.’’ Committee (CWC) will meet in a week to discuss Rahul To defeat Modi, Gandhi had agreed to Gandhi's offer. give up several things. He hadn’t insisted Addressing a press conference, the Congress president on being the opposition’s PM candidate wished Prime Minister "all the best" and hoped that he and he let regional leaders looks after the interest of the people. and Chandrababu Naidu take the lead in When reporters asked what went wrong according to stitching the alliance. In the end, it him, Gandhi said it did not matter today what he thinks but simply wasn’t enough. The Bharatiya told Congress party workers to not feel dejected and have Janata Party had successfully conveyed to get allies such as BJD’s Naveen she could even participate in a bypoll. faith. that Gandhi was attempting to flee the Patnaik on board. Now, it is unclear if But those dreams of being queen to a "Today is the day to wish Modi all the best, hopes he looks threat in Amethi and he lost the seat, Pawar will ever be able to realise his coalition will have to wait. Her next after the interest of the nation," he said. which had been with his family for three dream of being prime minister. decision is whether to ditch her new ally, "I told before the campaign that voters will decide the decades, other than in 1998. After five Prime ministerial ambitions were the Samajwadi Party, and go it alone in final verdict and they have given their verdict," he said. years of having the Congress at its there for India’s two power women, West the 2022 state elections. As the final innings of the Lok Sabha elections are set to lowest Lok Sabha tally of 44, Gandhi Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee But it is state polls that served a blow come to a close, it would be safe to conclude that the could only improve the count by less and BSP’s Mayawati. The BJP to Andhra Pradesh chief minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government has improved its than 10 seats. threatened both by having a gap of just Chandrababu Naidu. Having read the performance in 2014 and emerged as a stronger force. The other regional leader to take a hit four MPs in Bengal and limiting the signs that Jagan Reddy was about to win is Nationalist Congress Party chief grand alliance to 15 seats in Uttar his state, he tried to play a role in When are you quitting politics, Sharad Pawar. His daughter Supriya Pradesh, 10 of them for BSP. national coalition politics. Naidu’s party Sule managed to hang on to the Baramati “It was too polarised,’’ said a TMC MP. leaders now face the scrutiny of the tax asks family seat, but his nephew Parth Pawar, “We should have made it about Bengal department. A similar fate awaits RJD’s who was hoping to make his Lok Sabha because when we focussed on that in the Tejaswi Yadav. Facing CBI cases, Yadav on Rahul Gandhi's Amethi loss debut, lost out. While Parth described last phase, we did well.’’ Banerjee now drew a complete blank in Bihar after the results as “shocking’’, his uncle has two years for the fight in the alliance troubles and dissent within his NEW DELHI (TIP): With Congress president Rahul termed them ”unexpected’’, which may assembly polls, though the BJP contends own family. Gandhi losing the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, social be an understatement for the NCP that that 50 of her MLAs want to quit. The question facing all these leaders -- media users, especially omn Twitter, are asking Punjab managed just four seats despite farmers’ Mayawati too hinted at prime if they failed to win seats, can they at minister Navjot Singh Sidhu to keep his word and resign. distress impacting Maharashtra. In the ministerial ambitions, including on the least prove to be an effective opposition? Chorus grew on Twitter for resignation of Navjot Singh last few days, Pawar was the man trying day of voting in Ambedkarnagar, saying Source: HT Sidhu on Thursday as trends indicated Rahul Gandhi losing to BJP's Smriti Irani. In one of the biggest setback of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi lost by a margin of over 50,000 votes. In April, Navjot Singh Sidhu had out-rightly rejected the BJP’s successes because of greats like claim that Smriti Irani was giving a tough fight to Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, the Congress bastion for years. Navjot Sidhu had vowed to quit politics if Congress president him, says Modi after meeting Advani Rahul Gandhi lost elections from Amethi. As Smriti Irani stretched her lead, a person wrote on NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Twitter, "As Smriti Irani is leading with 28000 votes in met BJP patriarch Lal Krishna Advani on Friday, a day Amethi..Indian politics will miss the services of Navjot after the party’s massive victory in the Lok Sabha Singh Sidhu.." election, and acknowledged the senior leader’s Taking on Navjot Singh Sidhu after Rahul gandhi's contributions in a tweet. defeat, one user wrote on Twitter, "Navjot Singh Sidhu ji “Called on respected Advani Ji. The BJP’s successes start typing your letter to quit politics, it'll be a good today are possible because greats like him spent decades riddance.." building the party and providing a fresh ideological Another said, "Hello @sherryontopp I will quit politics, if narrative to the people,” PM Modi tweeted. Rahul Gandhi loses #Amethi Packing bags ???? World Cup The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Bharatiya is around and u speak good." Janata Party’s president Amit Shah to LK Advani’s house. "I know he is man of his words...now leave," tweeted They also went to meet another senior leader of the party another. — later. Quoting a song, a user said, "Mr. @sherryontopp when Advani, who had exited the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha you are going to quit Politics ? PS: Waada kiya toh nibhana seat to make space for Amit Shah, had conveyed his padde ga." congratulatory messages to Modi as it became clear that Known for his controversial remarks, Navjot Singh Sidhu the BJP was winning the national elections with a was criticised by Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder massive mandate. Singh for damaging the Congress prospects with his ill- “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Narendrabhai Modi timed comments and "hugs". for steering the BJP towards this unprecedented victory in the elections,” said a statement issued by Advani. The senior leader had also acknowledged the key role PM Modi seeking blessings from played by Amit Shah in steering the BJP to the win. veteran BJP leaders Lk Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi (right) after “Shri Amitbhai Shah as the BJP President and all the landslide victory in the Lok Sabha dedicated workers of the party have put in enormous elections. effort in making sure that the message of BJP reaches every voter of the country,”Advani said in the statement. Seeking blessings from Joshi, Modi said, “Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi is a He further said it was a wonderful feeling that in a scholar and intellectual par country as large and diverse as India, the poll process was excellence. His contribution successfully completed and complimented the voters and towards improving Indian all the agencies involved in it. education is remarkable. He has “May our great nation be blessed with a bright future always worked to strengthen the ahead,” the former deputy prime minister, who BJP and mentor several represented Gandhinagar in Lok Sabha since 1991, added. Karyakartas, including me.” Source: HT THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 COMMENTS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 Readers Comment on Elections in India

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Ravishankar Ashishpal S Saluja Bhooplapur NEW INDIA VOTES FOR Rishika Dhillon MR. MODI NEEDS TO DEATH OF A DYNASTY GOOD GOVERNANCE DELIVER ON THE AND THE RISE OF A SABKA SAATH AND MANY DOUBTS ISSUES THAT MATTER SABKA VIKAS DEMOCRACY he re-election of Prime Minister ABOUT THE BJP THE MOST TO THE oday is a proud moment for our Narendra Modi with a strong GOVERNANCE PEOPLE generation to see a non- T mandate is a reflection of emergence T congress party coming into of New India. By re-electing BJP and NDA, usually refrain from getting into odi 2.0 is back with a thumping power for the second time with a people of India have endorsed the good heated political arguments victory. This means India has majority win. Prime Minister governance of Prime Minister Modi, his I because over the years I have M moved a step closer to becoming Narendra Modi has seen how past developmental policy based on Sabka learnt that Facebook a Hindu Rashtra. I foresee a decline of governments did not provide Saath Sabka Vikaas and his strong discussions/arguments don't change secularism in the country. After all, adequate support to the people of his national security policy which has zero people's mindsets and attitudes but Modi's campaign was all about divisive nation with that in mind he focused tolerance to terrorism. today it seems necessary that I speak politics. People should expect the on setting things right and worked People of India has shown the door to up. And after seeing many posts since unexpected from the incumbent Prime very hard with a transparent cabinet. the opposition party's negative politics and morning, I'm well aware that I'm in Minister. The promises he made during His government increased public vetted the positive energy and politics of minority here. the 2014 elections are yet to be fulfilled, private partnerships and identified Prime Minister Modi. It shows that they Many of you sisters are gloating be it the jobs promised or bringing back many hidden talents of the common have no faith in a politics that is based on about the mandate given by India to the black money. I hope this time Mr man. This has been a big lie and deception, which was the key its ruling government. On those same Modi comes through and delivers on the accomplishment for the country and aspect of electoral campaign of the threads, your Muslim sisters have issues that matter the most to the people has created a big impact on the Congress-led opposition parties. shown discomfort and uneasiness, of the country. common citizens of India. His jet In five years 2014-2019, Prime Minister but you have chosen to ignore it NOIDA (India) setting around the world helped put Narendra Modi has set a high bar of completely and go on with your India on the map and he has been leadership and governance. In just five celebrations. It bothers me. It bothers instrumental in getting India the years, India has become a bright spot of me because when Trump won, I, as a recognition it deserves. global economy and a world power that can minority needed reassurance that his Despite BJP being a majority Hindu no longer be ignored. In the next five years supporters did not represent nationalist party, Modi has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi would put America. So today, I stand with all of successful in bringing different fast track India's development. Under you, who feel restless and sad with communities and unifying the nation. In Narendra Modi, I am sure, world's largest today's results and assure you that the next five years, he is going to take the democracy would soon become among today might be a day of numbers but nation in a new light with the world most powerful country and top three math doesn't make wrongs right. aspirations of the younger generation global economies. BJP should enjoy its victory today and a complete set of new leaders. We non-resident Indians (NRIs) are but also own the fact that you do not It is a proud moment with the proud of India's achievements. It's a no get to claim that you voted for Sam Maddali death of a dynasty and the rise of a mean achievement that 1.3 billion people nationalism over terrorism. You are democracy. have peacefully elected their leader for the now sending a terror accused to INDIA HAS SPOKEN It is inspiring that a chaiwala can next five years. Now that the elections are parliament. And just FYI, Pakistan become Prime Minister in today's over, I hope, the opposition parties would roundly defeated 's party ndia has spoken and BJP is the best world and lead a nation of 1.2 billion respect the mandate of the people of India. in their 2018 elections. choice and Modi has proven last 5 population. I would like to wish And instead of making baseless Do not lay the blame of any future Iyears is the best PM you can ever ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegations against EVMs, opposition lynchings and riots on fringe for it. I wish BJP all the best for next 5 further success and good luck to his parties would join Prime Minister Modi in elements because your party is the years and I am sure PM Modi will prove new cabinet members. achieving the aspiration and ambitions of fringe. It's a party of Pragya Thakur MODI 2.0 is better than last 5 years. President New India. and Yogi Adityanath. Chairman/CEO Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba President I agree, that the biggest democracy United Pharmacy Network The American India Public of the nation needs a strong leader to Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 Affairs Committee, New York confront the crisis on jobs, agriculture, Kashmir policy, China statement made by Canadian 2019 in India declared today that gave an etc etc and I will keep my eyes open to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in overwhelming mandate to Prime see if any such strong leadership is A Ottawa on a 105-year-old event and Minister Narendra Modi and his party exhibited or if instead, the party uses declaration of results of the greatest BJP with its alliance partners in NDA, religion to cover up its shortfalls like festival of Indian democracy, General The commonalities include that they it did in their last term. Elections, may prima facie appear two both directly relate to Prime Ministers In 2014, just like all of you, I wanted totally different and unconnected and have high emotive appeal to one a new leadership to emerge and when political developments, yet thousands of community - Punjabis. BJP won, I hoped that inspire of my miles away, they have something When Narendra Modi came to Punjab political differences, the party would important. in common for members of a for electioneering, he not only talked govern India well. In 2019, I shudder Prabhjot Singh vibrant community that keeps hitting about highly emotive issues of the to think how the government will headlines in two continents. "genocide of " in 1984 and the extend its past performances through PUNJAB REFUSES TO While the statement made by the failure of the then ruling party, this new tenure. Canadian Prime Minister was about the Congress, to give justice to the victims, Good luck to India and now please FALL IN LINE WITH REST apology he made in House of Commons he also about the Kartarpur Sahib be mindful of your own sisters here OF NATION AS NAMO on this day three years ago about the corridor. and stop with the chest thumping. Komagata Maru episode, the second part Read more on Visalia, CA REIGNS SUPREME relates to results of General Elections www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 7 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 AS I SEE IT NDA Legacy of a Weak Economy The economic slowdown is now recognized even in credit growth is still weak. By Jayshree Sengupta The shadow banking companies or the official circles as real and GDP growth is likely to NBFCs (non-banking finance companies) he banks have not yet been nursed are still in trouble. They have been cash- back to health even though $28 be 6.5 per cent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2018- strapped since the IL&FS crisis, making T billion has already been injected 19. Non-food bank credit has slowed in Q4 also. it difficult for SMEs to borrow from over the past two years in the banking them. The NBFCs provide credit to retail system. Bank credit growth has Capital goods production, which registered a trade also. The SMEs need capital at somewhat accelerated in the past few contraction of 8.7per cent in March, is a key reasonable cost. Retail market also needs months, but the aggregate credit growth loans to sustain consumption growth is still weak. source of weakness. and low cars sales is a result of NBFC With more information about the state problems. Their borrowings of short- of the economy coming out, it is clear likelihood of a slippage in fiscal deficit. contract labor that labor productivity is term funds from mutual funds have dried that the new government will have to The Centre's revenue growth is only at not rising. Unless the financial and labor up to a great extent due to investors' kickstart a weakening economy. Clearly, 6.2 per cent instead of the budgeted costs in industry are brought down, concerns about the financial health of the NDA is leaving behind an economy revenue growth of 19.5 per cent. there cannot be an increase in India's mutual funds as they hold $46 billion with severe problems. Industrial output Even on essentials like infrastructure, competitiveness vis-à-vis our rivals in debt issued by NBFCs. Many investors has declined by 0.1 per cent and there may be a cutback in public South East Asia and elsewhere. have already exited. The shadow manufacturing growth hit a new low in expenditure which is not going to help in India's dominant exports are now banking companies are also struggling to March, registering a negative growth of the revival of the economy. India has relatively more capital intensive, such as raise funds from the market, but demand 0.4 per cent. Consumer demand is huge infrastructural needs and it must auto parts, electronics and for NBFC bonds is dwindling after the languishing in almost all sectors. spend on refurbishing and improving pharmaceuticals. Labor intensity in the IL&FS fiasco. It is worrisome that big carmakers infrastructure, building new roads, organized sector has declined as a result, The doors of wholesale debt market such as Maruti and Hyundai have railways, ports and airports to increase which is bad news for job creation. are thus virtually shut and NBFCs are reported that their car sales have competitiveness. Unless labor intensity in production goes looking at other sources of funds, such plummeted. Even motorcycle and scooter The government has acknowledged up significantly,the organized sector will as external commercial borrowings or sales have fallen in the past few months. that export growth has been 'tepid' with a not be able to absorb the 10 million selling down assets. Even the AAA-rated Slowdown in car sales and low volume of wide trade deficit of $176 billion, which jobseekers a year. NBFCs are only able to raise funds at a sales in fast-moving consumer goods the next government will have to reverse. Most important is the health of the higher cost today - paying 100 basis (FMCG) and tourism show that across This is because we are losing out in banking sector. There has been a severe points more than the market rate. the board, there are signs of a slowdown. labor-intensive exports to countries like credit crunch for medium and small Interest rates have been reduced twice The economic slowdown is now Bangladesh and Vietnam. Over the scale (SMEs) industry because of the in recent times by the RBI, but the 'real' recognized even in official circles as real years, India's upper hand in labor- problem of NPAs in the banking sector. (minus inflation) interest rate still and GDP growth is likely to be 6.5 per intensive exports like textiles, garments India still has among the world's worst remains high. Steeper interest rate cuts cent in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2018-19. and jeweler has been eroding because stressed asset ratio and soured credit as will bring down borrowing costs of Non-food bank credit has slowed in Q4 labor productivity is not rising fast a share of total loans. According to the NBFCs and corporates. The new also. Capital goods production, which enough. Technical progress, on the other RBI, this ratio shrunk to 10.3 per cent in government may have to prime the registered a contraction of 8.7per cent in hand, has improved capital productivity March from 10.8 per cent in September. economy by giving both fiscal and March, is a key source of weakness. dramatically and reduced the relative Public sector banks account for nearly 90 monetary stimuli to raise private The revenue collection through GST cost of automation. per cent of NPAs. investment from its current stagnant has not been as good as expected and The lack of proper healthcare, skill The banks have not yet been nursed level. there is a Rs 1.6-trillion shortfall when training and education of labor, as back to health even though $28 billion Agriculture needs urgent attention compared with the revised revenue compared to countries like China, means has already been injected over the past also - which is another story. estimate numbers for 2018-19. Hence, the that the quality of work relative to the two years in the banking system. Bank (The author is a senior fellow, Observer government will not have a handful to wages of workers is not improving fast credit growth has somewhat accelerated Research Foundation spend, especially when there is strong enough. It is also due to excessive use of in the past few months, but the aggregate India needs to embrace politics of dignity

Overall, this election has brought out, as never before, the anger, envy, rancour and malice, By Ashwani Kumar worst in human nature captured, in another context, by accumulated like the venom in a German philosopher Schopenhauer as "boundless egotism, serpent's tooth." a fund of hatred, anger, envy, rancour and malice, Respect for consensus discovered he excruciatingly painful spectre of through the ballot and entitled to respect a vitiated electoral process has accumulated like the venom in a serpent's tooth." even by those not sharing it in the best T divided citizens rather than traditions of parliamentary democracy is bringing them together in pursuit of a numbers in greater freedom. The counting process allegedly capable of now questionable. shared future. The legitimacy and moral debilitating course of the election technical manipulation. The confiscation The excruciatingly painful spectre of a appeal of an elected government stand challenges this foundational assumption. of thousands of crores worth of vitiated electoral process has divided shattered. Given the rancorous, abusive and an unaccounted cash and drugs, the citizens rather than bringing them As the curtain falls on the fiercely almost obscene political discourse pervasive use of muscle power and together in pursuit of a shared future. contested elections to the seventeenth anchored in a vicious campaign of organizedpoll violence in some States The legitimacy and moral appeal of an Lok Sabha, we must ask ourselves calumny, the moral legitimacy of the mock claims about the purity of the elected government stand shattered. whether this 'enormous expression of resultant mandate is suspect. electoral process. Fundamental issues that ought to be at franchise' leaves much to celebrate about. Nor can we be certain that the world's The 'deluge of trivia, sensationalism the center of the campaign have been The philosophical foundation of a largest electoral exercise will yield a and the absurd', the oppression of relegated as footnotes. A flawed choice is democracy rests on free and fair elections government equipped to meet daunting propaganda and fake news, the routine sought to be imposed on the people based on the autonomy of choice challenges, considering the difficulty of tarnishing of reputations and the between a muscular state presented as a premised on equality and reason that forging a broad national consensus on resultant emotional chasm defy the condition of national security equated underpins its moral appeal. even the most critical issues, given the resilience of our democratic process. with nationalism, and governance It is assumed that the vote reflects an sharp political and personal animosities. Overall, this election has brought out, premised on accountability of dispersed informed choice about people and The authenticity of election results is as never before, the worst in human constitutional power, as if the two are policies anchored in reflection, also in doubt in view of serious nature captured, in another context, by mutually exclusive. deliberation and debate to secure the apprehensions expressed by the German philosopher Schopenhauer as Read more on greatest happiness of the largest Opposition about an EVM-driven "boundless egotism, a fund of hatred, www.theindianpanorama.news THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 PERSPECTIVE 9 NARENDRA MODI: From tea seller at train station to master of political theatre Case for economic revolution to modernize India “ HIS MASTERY OF POLITICAL THEATRE, AND FINGER ON THE By Ven Parameswaran PULSE OF INDIANS, HAS NOW SECURED arendra Modi, who once sold tea at a railway station has become the HIM THE STRONGEST N most influential Indian leader in MANDATE OF ANY generations, winning a landslide in election results announced, May 23, 2019. LEADER IN DECADES.” Modi's own party, BJP won an absolute majority - 302 seats. The BJP combined with China is anxious not to depend on with its alliance, the NDA, won 351 seats. China for many of its imports. President As votes were tallied early Thursday,May Trump will be happy to do business with 23 afternoon, Modi's chief rival, the India provided India has the capacity and , was leading in Narendra Modi, with BJP President Amit Shah and senior leaders of the party, arriving to a capability to deliver the needs of just 50 races, the second consecutive tumultuous welcome at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi, May 23 to address party workers American consumers. dismal showing in a national election for 100% TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY what was once India's most powerful has risen from the ranks of a poor family, Endowment for International Peace. "He will allow India to manufacture for political party. has become a symbol." This symbolism realized what people are looking for is several reasons. First, India has a large Modi, 68, was born to a poor family in was especially potent among young somebody who gets stuff done." supply of engineers and professionals. Gujrat State, where he developed a strong Indians, a vital and growing electorate in HIS MASTERY OF POLITICAL Second, India has a comparative dislike for the ruling Congress Party as a a country with a median age younger THEATRE, AND FINGER ON THE advantage with China and the USA. result of hanging around a political office than 28. "They have grown up seeing the PULSE OF INDIANS, HAS NOW Third, President Trump must also cope near his father's tea stall. While still a way of life in the West and in places like SECURED HIM THE STRONGEST with the skyrocketing prices of drugs child, he started attending daily meetings Singapore and China," said Vivan MANDATE OF ANY LEADER IN manufactured in the U.S.A.Fourth, India of the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Marwana, a journalist who is writing a DECADES. has a large supply of biotechnologists, Sangh), said to be the world's largest book on young Indians. "And Modi came But it will do little to create jobs, microbiologists, and other health care volunteer organization, whose Hindu on to the scene in 2014 and promised them alleviate financial stress in the country's scientists and professionals. Sixth, nationalist ideology envisions the bullet trains, a million new jobs, the vast agriculture sector or grow the making drugs in India will cost a country's diverse Hindu population as a world's largest statue of Sardar economy on the backdrop of a US trade miniscule of what it costs in the USA. single nation with a sacred culture that , a former Dy. Prime war and a global slowdown. The US drug industry can expand its should be given primacy in India. Minister and Minister of Defense. It is all "Issues of economy will be the focus of global market share by making drugs in Hindu nationalists were sidelined by very aspirational." his first 100 days," said Rajat Sethi, a India. India's founding Prime Minister, Young Indians had grown up being told fellow at the influential BJP-aligned Lockheed Martin, United , whose vision of India their country was on the cusp of India Foundation think-tank. He said Technologies, Ratheyon, General was of a secular nation at ease with its becoming a superpower. In Modi, they Modi could also look to broaden a Dynamics and other military bewildering plurality. Their parties, had a leader who spoke as if it already program of targeted payments to farmers manufacturers can cut the cost of including Modi's Bharatiya Janata party was. Alongside aspiration, the BJP and other struggling groups. production if they were to make their (BJP), struggled to win more than 10% of promotes a vision of Hindu cultural The scale of Thursday's victory creates products in India. Thus, a confluence of the national vote for decades until the supremacy that sidelines the country's room for Modi to ram through reforms, factors such as supply of engineers, 1990s, when they started to expand on the 300 million minority population. As but also the possibility that he may not scientists and professional managers; back of a national campaign to demolish Chief Minister of Gujarat state, Modi have to, said Giles Verniers, a political comparative advantage in wages and a 16th- Mughal mosque in was a firebrand Hindutva campaigner. In scientist who teaches at Haryana State's salaries; skyrocketing prices of drugs Ayodhya, U.P.and replace it with a Hindu 2002, anti-Muslim riots in his state killed Ashoka University. "It is a peculiar result and military hardware in the US; temple. That push culminated in the at least 1,000 people, resulted in the future because there were a multitude of deterioration of US-China relations in destruction of the mosque by a mob of Prime Minister becoming an ground realities that were clearly going trade; national security and 150,000 Hindu activists, which triggered international pariah who was banned against the BJP. It won despite jobless cybersecurity problems; and others look rioting across India that killed estimated from entering the U.S. In response, Modi growth, rural distress, a tepid economy," attractive for Prime Minister Modi. He 2000 people. Still, the BJP's support was presented himself as an outsider being said Verniers. "It's as if all those adverse has a huge mandate now and nothing but limited to wealthier in the attacked by elites: a refrain that would factors did not matter at all. "And so the a Modi economic revolution could solve country's north and west, with resistance become a central part of his political worry is that it could translate into a many problems with one stroke. to the party from poor, marginalized messaging. "He would say he was belief that the BJP can win despite poor Never before, Modi had the good Hindus, Muslims, and South Indians constantly being targeted by the English- performance, and that may not fortune of not facing any major thought to be permanent hurdles to speaking media out of Delhi," said necessarily translate into incentives to opposition for his initiatives or policies. Hindu nationalist domination. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of a address the deeper issues with the Modi has almost two thirds majority in Modi's magnetism, especially his biography of the Indian leader. "He made economy." the Parliament. Modi must translate the personal branding as a tea boy who himself the symbol of the underdog, UNEMPLOYMENT has gone up from mandate and the extraordinary goodwill climbed to the country's highest ranks, projected himself as somebody who is 2.2% in 2011 to 6.1% in 2019. It is hoped from the electors and the global has changed those calculations, drawing against the status quo forces. The times that Modi will finally build the necessary community into Modi economic vast support from the country's emerging came to suit Modi. When the popular infrastructure to build large scale revolution that will modernize India. middle and lower-middle classes. "He disgust at corruption scandals plaguing factories to manufacture 100 million The roadmap should call for GDP growth has managed to create this voting bloc- the previous Congress government pieces of varieties of clothing needed by of 10 to 12% for the next decade. Hope other party's voters who are voting for boiled over into street protests in 2011, it American consumers. The former Prime Minister Modi comes up with a the BJP just for Modi," said Rahul Verma, provided the rightwing populist leader a Governor, roadmap for the next 100 days. a fellow at the Delhi-based Center for national springboard. , now Professor at the (The author, former CEO, First Asian Securities Policy Research. "The shifts are actually "Modi was at the forefront of projecting University of Chicago has argued that Corporation, NY and Senior Adviser, Imagindia happening among the more aspirational this strong, centralizing leadership," said India needs to create an export-oriented Institute, a New Delhi thinktank lives in voters, who think Modi can fulfil their Milan Vaishnav, the director of the South economy. Fortunately, President Trump Scarsdale, NY. He can be reached at [email protected]) economic aspirations…This leader, who Asia program at the Carnegie currently negotiating terms of trade THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

Nassau County Legislator Drucker IHCNJ organizes two days of health Introduces Legislation for Protection of fair in Weehawken, NJ for needy people Houses of Worship WEEHAWKEN, NJ (TIP): Indian Health Camp of New Legislator Jersey held their annual Health Fair atShree Swaminarayan Drucker's Temple (ISSO) in Weehawken, NJ on May 4 and 12, 2019. proposal, filed Comprehensive health screening and cancer screening were on Tuesday, provided to more than 100 needy people in the community. May 7, would The health fair was divided into two days where May 4th direct the Police Department to was kept for the blood draw and May 12th was to review blood concentrate test results, physical, dental, eyescreening and other services. police resources The health fair was open to participants without any to prioritize the medical insurance or people who are underinsured with high protection of houses of deductible to receive preventive screening, education and worship and counseling on medical, dental and mental health disorders. religious The comprehensive health screening included blood test, institutions EKG, vision screening for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, physical examination, cardiology and physical therapy and MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Following a rheumatology counseling, various types of cancer and series of violent incidents at houses of chronic diseases screening for diabetes, hypertension, worship that shocked the consciences cardiovascular disorders and mental health disorders. The of people in the United States and physicians, mental health providers and other allied health Comprehensive health screening and cancer screening were provided around the world, Nassau County care professionals from various specialties of internal to more than 100 needy people in the community Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, physical therapy, Plainview) has filed new legislation phlebotomists, EKG techs, medical assistants, nurses, social that would ensure police resources are workers and medical students provided their services on utilized in a manner that prioritizes these days to screen and educate patients on various chronic the safety of religious institutions in diseases to provide screening and education to needy people Nassau County. in the community. Legislator Drucker's proposal, filed The mental health education and counseling was provided on Tuesday, May 7, would direct the by mental health experts from SAMHIN to recognize and treat Police Department to concentrate depression, stress, anxiety and many other disorders which police resources to prioritize the are common but not discussed in South Asians due to social protection of houses of worship and taboo, misbelief and denial. Indian Health Camp of NJ and religious institutions, including but their dedicated committee members and volunteers provided not limited to parochial and religious their self-less and dedicated service to support the health fair schools and religious cemeteries and activities on this day. Rupen Patel of Accurate Diagnostic burial grounds. Enhanced police Labs provided free basic blood test services for this fair. The protection will be carried out without management of Weehawken Temple once again extended discrimination or favoritism based on their self-less services by providing the venue and resources creed, denomination or religious to help communities at large. The mental health education and counselling was provided by mental health experts from SAMHIN affiliation. "No Nassau County resident should ever have to choose between practicing their faith and their personal safety," Legislator New York and New Jersey to move forward with Drucker said. "Through this legislation and our continued plans for a new midtown bus terminal collaboration with the outstanding Nassau County Police Department, we NEW YORK CITY (TIP): New York project, which the Port expects to cost expected to be a down payment. can take a large step toward ensuring and New Jersey are moving forward many billions of dollars and finish by The scoping document does not specify that the houses of worship we cherish with plans to replace the world's busiest 2030. The final scoping document is how much the Port expects the various remain vital, secure community bus terminal and have homed in on three expected to be released soon. bus terminal options to cost, but it does centers and true sanctuaries for options for the new facility, according to The Port Authority Bus Terminal's note that the Port intends to seek federal anyone seeking respite. I look forward information carried by POLITICO. ragged appearance and its unglamorous funding and says it will try to monetize to working with my colleagues so we One would have the Port Authority of mode of transportation belie its its real estate assets in the can enact this common-sense proposal New York and New Jersey - which runs importance to the New York economy. neighborhood. without delay." the bus terminal - rebuild it in place, New Jerseyans comprise 12 percent of A prior proposal to build a temporary To maximize the effectiveness of this while having buses continue to service Manhattan's workforce. On a busy bus terminal west of the existing facility proposal and ensure it meets the needs the existing terminal during weekday, the bus terminal provides while rebuilding the Eighth Avenue of congregants, Legislator Drucker is construction. In the second scenario, the about "23 percent of trans-Hudson trips terminal in place was estimated to cost continuing his outreach to religious Port Authority would convert the Jacob entering or exiting the central business some $10 billion. leaders for feedback on his legislation. Javits Center's lower level into an district," the document says. On a busy weekday, the bus terminal This action by Legislator Drucker underground bus terminal. The third The bus terminal is already over provides some 260,000 passenger trips a came on the heels of a Thursday,May 2 and final option is to relocate longer-haul capacity. The Port and other planners day.That's expected to grow significantly Safety and Security Briefing hosted by intercity bus operations to the lower project its ridership numbers will only in the coming decades - by 2040, some JCRC-LI in the aftermath of mass level of Javits, thereby freeing up increase in the coming decades. forecast that number to rise to nearly shootings at a mosque in New Zealand capacity in the existing bus terminal for New York elected officials have, 340,000. and a synagogue in Poway, California its primary customers: New Jersey however, questioned the notion of "If the [bus terminal] is not replaced, and the bombing of churches in Sri commuters. That option allows for the significantly enlarging a bus terminal in the [Port Authority Bus Terminal] would Lanka on Easter Sunday. During the terminal's renovation and obviates the a midtown neighborhood that's become not be able to accommodate forecasted briefing, Nassau County Executive need to rebuild it from scratch. more residential over time, and have bus demand which would worsen Laura Curran, Police Commissioner The Port Authority lays out its plans even suggested the Port build some sort conditions on area roadways leading to Patrick Ryder and District Attorney for the existing Eighth Avenue bus of new bus terminal in New Jersey and from the [the terminal]," the scoping Madeline Singas provided updates on terminal - which it says is the world's instead. document reads. "In addition, it could their efforts to keep congregants of all busiest - in a 180-page document New Jersey officials recoil at that result in a shift to auto, creating more faiths safe and addressed questions acquired by POLITICO. That April 30 notion. In 2017, they successfully secured congested conditions on the approach and concerns raised by religious "scoping document," which can be $3 billion in Port Authority capital roadways, Hudson River crossings and leaders during a subsequent Q-and-A viewed here, kicks off the formal funding for the rebuilding of the bus Manhattan Streets session. environmental review process for the terminal, though that money is only (Source: Politico) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 NY/NJ/CT 11 GOPIO-CT Hosts Indian Consul General Sandeep Chakraborty and Elected Officials at Public Forum in Connecticut

Consul General Sandeep Chakraborty presenting the book 'India Unveiled' to Norwalk Mayor Hsarry Consul General Sandeep Chakraborty along with GOPIO-CT officials after meeting US House Rilling in the presence of GOPIO-CT officials and representatives of Norwalk Sikh Gurudwara Rep. Jim Himes and Connecticut Senator Bob Duff. From L to R:Biru Sharma, Mrs. Misra, Raj Misra, Deputy Consul General Shatrugna Sinha, Senator Duff, Consul General Chakraborty, STAMFORD, CT (TIP): Indian Consul Most importantly the Consul General GOPIO-CT President Anita Bhat, Ritu Johorey and Shailesh Naik General Sandeep Chakraborty and made an offer to the Norwalk Mayor Deputy Consul General Shatrugna Sinha Rilling and the Sikh community to hold a were hosted by the Connecticut chapter of grand 550th Anniversary of Guru the Global Organization of People of Nanakjis birth anniversary. He will Indian Origin (GOPIO-CT) on May 3rd in contact some eminent academician to Stamford and Norwalk, Connecticut. come and give a talk on the life of the Arriving at 2.30 p.m. Consul General Guru. This was a major accomplishment Chakraborty called on to Stamford Mayor and a tribute to our Sikh community. David Martin at the Govt. Center in Mayor Rilling offered his full support. Stamford, along with GOPIO-CT President GOPIO-CT also proposed an India section Anita Bhat, Past Presidents Shailesh Naik at the Norwalk public Library which and Shelly Nichani and Treasurer Biru Mayor Rilling agreed and the Consul Sharma. Later in the afternoon, both General has offered to provide books. called on to Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling On the economic front, both mayors along with GOPIO-CT officials and would like to invite Indian companies to Norwalk's Indian community leaders consider Stamford and Norwalk to open GOPIO-CT officials and other Indian community leaders at the Reception/Dinner with Indian including Raj Misra and Anna Duleep as their US destination. In this regard, Consul General Sandeep Chakraborty and Deputy Consul General Shatrugna Sinha well as representatives of Norwalk's Sikh Stamford Mayor Martin will take Leader in Conn. Senate. Connecticut. Gurudwara. assistance from the Indian Consulate to In the evening a reception was held at Consul General Chakraborty gave a The discussions were very cordial with invite Indian companies to business expo Hampton Inn for the many leaders of very descriptive talk on the election in both mayors and there were agreements and investment seminars in Stamford. Indian diaspora in Connecticut to meet India and how the country is a well- on many new initiatives. Consul General GOPIO-CT will facilitate such efforts. and greet Consul General Chakraborty established democracy. A Q&A session Chakraborty very graciously offered to Consul General Chakraborty also had a and Deputy Consul General Sinha. followed where the participants asked send various artists and performers from very good discussion with Congressman GOPIO-CT President Anita Bhat questions and expressed their concerns. India visiting the USA to come and do Jim Himes who is a leading member of welcomed the guests. GOPIO-CT A donation of $2000 was made to Future shows in both the cities Stamford and the House Permanent Select Committee Treasurer Biru Sharma moderated the 5, an organization in Stamford that takes Norwalk. Both the Mayors offered full on Intelligence. Congressman Himes is session. Connecticut House underprivileged students from local high help and cooperation to facilitate such very supportive of India's interests and Representative Matt Blumenthal, who schools and tutor them in the hours after performances. Both mayors and the values. represents Stamford, also joined the school. Consul General are interested in student CG Chakraborty also had a very dinner meeting. Rep. Blumenthal was (Based on a press release issued by GOPIO-CT exchange programs and the Consul informative discussion with Connecticut very appreciative of the contribution by President Anita Bhat, 203-524-2935m General will further work in the same. State Senator Bob Duff, the Majority the Indian American community in [email protected]) NY City Comptroller questions 'purpose' of Melinda Katz ahead of her Rivals in winning Chirlane McCray's Thrive NYC program Endorsements in Queens DA Race

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): City QUEENS, NY (TIP): Endorsements of Comptroller Scott Stringer raised political organizations, labor unions and serious concerns over the "purpose" of elected officials are sure to help signal to first lady Chirlane McCray's ThriveNYC, voters what kind of candidate they'll be saying the taxpayer-funded mental casting their ballot for on Tuesday, June health initiative shouldn't come "at the 25. Melinda Katz seems to be far ahead of expense of transparency and her rivals in winning endorsements. accountability." Among Organizations, she has got In a letter to Thrive director Susan endorsements from Hum Hindustani, With a large number of endorsements from Herman released Thursday, May 23, Scott Stringer said, "Mental health has 'worsened' The Indian Panorama, Jamaica organizations, Labor and public figures, Melinda Stringer said he found a severe lack of over the past year despite Thrive NYC". Bangladesh Friends Society, National appears to be leading in the race for Queens DA coordination between the $250 million-a- Organization for Women - NYC and District Council, New York Hotel Trades year program and other city-funded wrote in the letter dated Wednesday."But Brooklyn-Queens, New American Voters Council, New York State Laborers, mental health services. He also the provision of these services cannot Association, Queens County Democratic SMART Transportation Division, demanded Thrive do a better job come at the expense of transparency and Party, South Asian Democratic Alliance Teamsters Local 237, TWU Local 100, tracking its spending and progress so it oversight, and without the public's trust Labor has endorsed her in a big way Uniformed EMT's Paramedics and Fire could "shore up public confidence." that these dollars are being spent with endorsements pouring in from Inspectors Local 2507, Uniformed "I commend the city for prioritizing an effectively, the program cannot achieve 32BJ SEIU, Alliance of South Asian Firefighters Association of Greater New issue that for too long has been neglected its goals." American Labor, CWA Local 1180, York, Uniformed Fire Officers and working … to help New Yorkers (Read full story on International Union of Elevator Association Local 854. (Read full story access the care they need," Stringer www.theindianpanrama.news) Constructors Local One, Mason Tenders on www.theindianpanrama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

USCIS INTRODUCES NEW PAPERLESS Indian American Columbia MODEL TO ACCELERATE DIGITAL University Student Receives IMMIGRATION PROCESSING Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American Consilience: The Journal of chemical engineering undergraduate Sustainable Development, overseeing a researcher at Columbia University team of student contributors and Amar Bhardwaj has been named serves as the Engineering Student Goldwater Scholar. Considered the Council's sustainability representative. preeminent award for undergraduates He also co-leads Columbia's EcoReps in engineering, mathematics, and recycling committee, which works to natural sciences-just 496 Scholars were implement better recycling selected from a nationwide pool of over infrastructure and messaging on 5,000 applicants-the award is conferred campus. by the federally-endowed Barry Amar joined Yip's research group in Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence December 2016. He is broadly WASHINGTON (TIP): U.S. in Education Foundation. interested in engineering research to Citizenship and Immigration He researches catalysts for solar improve the sustainability of our Services (USCIS) May 22 fuels and new techniques for seawater energy and water systems. He is announced a new strategy desalination. For this work, he has also currently conducting a joint project known as eProcessing to twice been honored with the Udall between the Yip and Esposito (ChemE) accelerate USCIS' transition to a Undergraduate Scholarship. groups, characterizing the transport digital business model. In 2018, Bhardwaj was among just properties of novel metal oxide thin eProcessing will be a complete five college sophomores selected films for application in fuel cells, digital experience, from alongside 45 juniors nationwide to electrolyzers, and reverse osmosis. applying for a benefit, to receive the prestigious Udall Amar Bhardwaj has also twice been honored Outside of engineering, Amar plays communicating with USCIS, Undergraduate Scholarship with the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship French horn in the Columbia through receiving a decision on recognizing leadership and public University Orchestra and furthers his a case. service on issues including the professionals. sustainability goals as a Co-leader of As a first step, certain visitors environment. The honor came with up Bhardwaj strives to raise awareness Recycling in the Columbia EcoReps. He for business, visitors for to $7000 for his studies and a five-day of environmental issues and help also enjoys dancing as a member of pleasure, and vocational orientation in Tucson with fellow others adopt more sustainable Sabor: Columbia University's First students can now apply online to scholars, Udall alumni, and an array of lifestyles. He is lead writer for Latino Dance Troupe. extend their stay in the United States. Additional classifications are coming soon. Indian American man eProcessing connects Indian American Professor previously separate technology in Connecticut charged with systems within the agency to Awarded Ngee Ann Kongsi bank robbery ultimately improve decision timeliness, increase Distinguished Visiting NEW BRITAIN, CT (TIP): An transparency during the Indian American man in application process, and to Connecticut has been charged accelerate the availability of Professorship after a bank robbery and a car online filing for all immigration NEW YORK (TIP): Columbia chase with police on May 17. The benefits. University Professor Venkat suspect was identified as Nirav Each year, USCIS receives Venkatasubramanian has been Patel of New Britain, CT. more than 8 million requests for awarded the Ngee Ann Kongsi According to a statement immigration benefits. Distinguished Visiting released by the Fairfield Police Improvements to USCIS Professorship this summer at the Department, On May 17, 2019 at The suspect was technology will continue to National University of Singapore. approximately 14:52 hours, the identified as Nirav enable more applicants to He will deliver lectures on artificial Fairfield Police Department's Patel of New Britain, submit many of these requests intelligence and teach a short course Emergency Communications CT online. Venkat Venkatasubramanian joined on an analytical theory of income Center received a report of a "One of my priorities is to the faculty of Columbia Engineering inequality using his recent book on motor vehicle crash in front of Super Stop & Shop at accelerate the modernization of in 2012 the same topic. 1160 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield. Shortly after our nation's lawful immigration Prof. Venkatasubramanian receiving the report of the crash, the Emergency system," said USCIS Director L. earned his Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering (with a Minor in Communications Center received a report of a hold up Francis Cissna. "eProcessing Theoretical Physics) at Cornell University, M.S. in Physics at alarm Peoples Bank inside the same Super Stop & modernizes USCIS' work to Vanderbilt University, and B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering at the Shop. Communications personnel made contact with create a paperless solution that University of Madras, India. Venkat worked as a Research Associate People's Bank who stated they had just been robbed by is more effective for applicants, in Artificial Intelligence in the School of Computer Science at an Indian male wearing a black jacket who had passed our officers, and our partner Carnegie-Mellon University, taught at Purdue University for 23 years, a written note demanding cash. The suspected agencies." where he was Reilly Professor of Chemical Engineering, before received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the USCIS will create official returning to Columbia in 2011. At Columbia, Venkat directs the store. Fairfield Police Officers responded to the scene digital immigration records research efforts of several graduate students and co-workers in the and immediately received information from witnesses through this fully modernized Complex Resilient Intelligent Systems Laboratory. He is also the that a sliver sedan type vehicle had fled out of the lot process of applying for founding Co-Director of the Center for Systemic Risks Management, a at a high rate of speed, causing a motor vehicle crash immigration benefits. From transdisciplinary center with faculty from a number of departments at the exit to Stop & Shop on Kings Highway Cutoff. application to decision, at Columbia University. The vehicle was then seen traveling east bound on eProcessing will give USCIS He is a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kings Highway Cutoff. Another witness then reported officials faster access to which also awarded him the Computing in Chemical Engineering a vehicle with heavy front-end damage had just applicant data. Applicants will award in 2009. He joined the faculty of Columbia Engineering in 2012. entered I-95 southbound at Meadowbrook Road. encounter a more responsive Prior to that, he taught chemical engineering at Purdue University, The Connecticut State Police, utilizing traffic and effective USCIS. where he won the Norris Shreve Prize for outstanding teaching three cameras, observed a vehicle on the shoulder of I-95 times. Southbound near exit 17 in Westport. (Source:Columbia University) (Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 US 13 INDIAN TECHIE Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Conferred DENIED H-1B VISA; IT FIRM SUES US on IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath GOVERNMENT The 28-year WASHINGTON (TIP): India born old Indian International Monetary Fund Chief techie Praharsh Economist Gita Gopinath, who was Chandra conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Sai Samman Award 2019 in the category of Venkata Academics, finally accepted the award Anisetti in the US. As she was not able to receive was hired by Xterra the award in India because of her busy Solutions schedule with IMF, the award was for presented to her May 9 at the Embassy Business of India, Washington D.C. Systems Analyst India's Ambassador to the US Harsh V position Shringla presented the prestigious Award to Ms Gita Gopinath. Several dignitaries, including previous DALLAS, TX(TIP): A Silicon Valley recipients of the PBSA, ED IMF, other based IT firm has filed a lawsuit IMF officials, family and friends of Ms against the United States government Gita Gopinath, participated in the for denying H-1B visa to an Indian function. techie. The North American IT firm, Speaking on the occasion, Xterra Solutions has filed a lawsuit Ambassador Shringla congratulated Ms against the US Citizenship and Gopinathan on being awarded the PBSA Immigration Services (USCIS) where and hailed the achievements of Indian it claims that the denial of visa to the diaspora in various fields in USA as also Indian techie is baseless. The its contribution in fostering India-US employee had applied for Business ties. Ms Gita Gopinath expressed her System Analyst position at the gratitude to Government of India for company. (Read full story considering her for the esteemed award. on www.theindianpanorama.news) Ambassador Harsh V Shringla presenting the INDIAN AMERICAN prestigious Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award (PBSA), 2019 to Ms Gita Gopinath, Chief CRICKETER DIES Economist, International Monetary Fund, at the Indian Embassy, May 9 AFTER COLLAPSING Photo / courtesy Embassy of India ON THE FIELD IN INDIAN AMERICAN ATLANTA UCHICAGO STUDENT Shankar Mahadevan to Enthrall WINS PRESTIGIOUS Audience at AAPI’s 37th Annual BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIPS Convention in Atlanta Pandit plans to ATLANTA ,GA (TIP): Shankar pursue a PhD in Mahadevan, the popular award winning mathematics after Bollywood playback singer is all set to graduation, with take the delegates by storm during the hopes of becoming a 37th Annual AAPI Convention & Mondal, who hails from Kolkata, West professor at a Scientific Assembly to be held from July Bengal, is survived by wife Rituparna and research 3rd to July 7th, 2019 at the fabulous and son Spandan institution. world famous Omni Atlanta at CNN Center and Georgia World Congress ATLANTA (TIP): An Indian CHICAGO (TIP): An Indian Center, Dr. Naresh Parikh, President of America cricketer in Atlanta suddenly American is among three third year the American Association of Physicians passed away on May 19th around 4pm students at University of Chicago who of Indian origin (AAPI) announced here. while playing cricket. Subhabrata has received prestigious Barry Shankar Mahadevan and his troupe will Mondal collapsed to the ground while Goldwater Scholarships, awarded perform live at the much anticipated playing cricket and became annually based on academic merit in AAPI's annual convention enthralling unconscious. Paramedics took him to the natural sciences, mathematics and over 2,000 delegates from across the Emergency and later declared he is no engineering. nation, who are expected to attend the more. He represented Pyramid Green Nikhil Pandit, a mathematics major Convention. Wings team of Atlanta Cricket League. with a research interest in symplectic "AAPI's Annual Convention & Mondal, who hails from Kolkata, geometry-a type of geometry that stems Scientific Assembly offers an exciting West Bengal, is survived by wife from the Hamiltonian interpretation of venue to interact with leading physicians, Rituparna and son Spandan who is classical mechanics, has health professionals, academicians, and about to step into the high school. beenrecognized for excellence in STEM. scientists of Indian origin," said Dr. Shankar Mahadevan will be star entertainer A GoFundMe campaign has been set at AAPI Convention in Atlanta July 3 to 7, 2019 Pandit is participating in a research Parikh. "Physicians and healthcare up to help the dependent spouse and project in systolic geometry with Prof. professionals from across the country will and having worked with Oracle son to provide some financial support André Neves and also conducting an convene and participate in the scholarly Corporation, Shankar's interest in music to get through this difficult phase for independent study with Prof. Shmuel exchange of medical advances, to develop made him venture into the field of music. the future well being of the family and Weinberger to explore Floer homology,a health policy agendas, and to encourage He got his first award as a playback singer upbringing of Spandan. tool used in symplectic geometry that legislative priorities in the coming year." in film music, collaborating with Funds collected will help in relates geometric properties of a An accomplished musician in A. R. Rahman and winning a National surface to counts of certain loops in the Bollywood world, Shankar is a part of the Film Award for his song in Kandukondain settling down surface. Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that Kandukondain. 1. Cremation expenses 2. Settling any local debt/expenses (Read full story on provides music to Bollywood films. (Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news) Though a software engineer by profession www.theindianpanorama.news) 3. Endowment for Spandan's education THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 EVERY CELL OF MY BODY DEDICATED TO NATION, SAYS PM MODI AFTER BIG WIN

NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people over the BJP's landslide win in the national elections today, saying it was a victory of "democracy". On the occasion, he also made three promises to the people - never to do anything with "ill intention", "never do anything to make a personal fortune" and "every pore, every cell in my body will work non-stop to ensure that the country keeps moving forward". The BJP's performance has exceeded its tally of 2014 today, crossing the 300-mark just three hours into counting. Overall, the NDA has won or is leading in nearly 350 seats - the counting is still on. In 2014, the party won 282 seats, the NDA had won 336. It was the first time in more than three decades that a single party won majority on its own. The party's victory, the Prime Minister said, has created a new narrative. "All parties have to introspect" he said. Targetting the caste-based politics practised in large swathes of the country, he said, "There are only two castes left. These are... the poor. The second - those who remove poverty". Uttar Pradesh -- the state where caste has been a key component in politics for decades -- has given a huge mandate to the BJP for the second time in a row. In 2014, the BJP and its ally Apna Dal had won 73 of the 80 seats in the state. This time, in face of a challenge from the Grand Alliance of Mayawati and Samajwadi Party of Akhilesh Yadav, the BJP has won or is leading in 61 seats. The alliance, which has a huge support base among the scheduled castes, backward castes and the Muslims, are likely to get less than 20 seats. "We had gone to the people to know about at the party headquarters in Delhi. his jhola and leave," the actor-turned- overnight ban on high-value cash, which their decisions... today, crores of people have The reference to the jholi was a dig at the politician had told NDTV's Prannoy Roy, provoked an opposition outcry, PM Modi had filled this fakir ki jholi (poor man's bag)... Congress, whose newest recruit, Shatrughan referring to an old comment by the Prime said at a rally: "What can my opponents do to this is democracy's biggest incident," PM Sinha, recently used it to mock the Prime Minister. me? I am a fakir. I will take my jhola and Modi said, addressing hundreds of workers Minister. "It's time for PM Modi to pick up In 2016, weeks after announcing an leave." Saffron surge in Bengal witnesses decline of Left KOKLATA (TIP): Within the first couple of the BJP was leading in at least one seat, Malda hours of counting on Thursday, two things North were evident on ground in West Bengal. One, “This is because of deep communal the BJP emerged as the main rival of the polarisation. While Muslim votes got divided, Trinamool Congress in West Bengal with a voted en bloc,” said a senior Malda good lead in 18 of 42 seats. Till late in the journalist. evening the BJP maintained the lead. The BJP In the other central Bengal district, polled as much as 40% votes – only three and Murshidabad, the TMC is set to win two seats half percent less than the TMC – which is the out of three. In Jangipur (Murshidabad saffron party’s best performance in Bengal district), Congress candidate and former MP since its inception in 1980. Abhijeet Mukherjee, son of former President The TMC, which is ahead of the saffron , is expected to be defeated by party in 22 seats, mostly in south of Bengal, the TMC candidate, while in Murshidabad, the has a bigger reason to worry. sitting CPI-M MP is trailing. Congress’ The Left which acted as a buffer between incumbent won for the TMC and BJP, has virtually disappeared. the fifth time in a row in Baharampur, also in The CPI-M polled only 6.8% votes, while the Murshidabad district, while Md Salim of the Left Front’s key constituents polled a total of CPI-M is on the verge of defeat in Raiganj. 7.73%, a drop of 22%. In the 2014 Lok Sabha The Congress too slipped from 9.69% in 2014 election, the CPI-M had polled 19.75% votes to 5.4% in 2019, but was leading in two seats till and bagged two seats. Both the CPI-M and Left late Thursday night. Front drew a blank as CPI-M’s Bengal In the five Jharkhand-bordering districts – secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra described the Jhargram, Medinipur, Purulia, Bankura and results as “unprecedented.” Since 1964, when Bishnupur – which have a sizeable tribal the CPI-M was founded, this is the worst population, the BJP is comfortably ahead of the performance of the party in Bengal. who led the battle for Bengal from the front, As far as the trends till late on Thursday night, TMC. Even a TMC veteran, Subrata Mukherjee, The BJP’s share, on the other hand, rose addressing 34 meetings between them in six the BJP was leading comfortably in nearly all of is trailing far behind the BJP’s Subhash Sarkar. from 17% in 2014 to 40% – a jump of 23% even weeks. six seats in north Bengal – Cooch Behar, The BJP even bagged seats that have when the counting was on. The victory is Where did BJP perform Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Raiganj and considerable Dalit refugee voters like Bongaon, indeed attributed to the Prime Minister Balurghat. Surprisingly, in the Muslim- Ranaghat or Hooghly in south Bengal – Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah The BJP has performed well across the State. majority district of Malda in central Bengal, considered a TMC bastion. Source: The Hindu THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS 15

Congress may fail to KEY WINNERS & KEY LOSERS secure leader of the Riding on a massive Narendra Modi wave sweeping through most parts of India, the NDA is now set to return to power, winning more opposition post again than 350 seats, as per the latest Election Commission trends.Meanwhile, the Congress-led UPA trails far behind with just 88 seats, according to the latest trends released by the poll body for all 542 seats that went to polls. On its own, the BJP could end up NEW DELHI (TIP): The Congress is unlikely to get the post of the Leader of the winning more than 300 seats, which is enough to form the government on its own. Here are the big winners and losers of the 2019 Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha for a second Lok Sabha election: time in a row as it has yet again failed to get 10% seats in Parliament’s lower House. To get the LoP post, a party should get 55 out of the 543 Lok Sabha seats. At the time of Narendra Modi filing this report, the Congress had won or was Amit Shah leading on 52 seats, three short of the numbers needed to get the post. After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance government came to power in 2014, it refused to give the LoP post to the Congress arguing that with 44 members it did not meet the requisite criteria. There were protests from the Opposition as the LoP is part of the selection panels for key appointments to statutory bodies such as the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Lokpal. The LoP is also on the panel to select the Central Bureau of Investigation director. The Congress raised the issue with then Pragya Thakur Speaker Sumitra Mahajan insisting that it should get the post as it was the largest opposition party and had pre-poll alliances in certain states. But she too declined the request, citing the past precedents and the attorney general’s opinion. The government was finally compelled to include Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in the selection panels but it refused to accord him the LoP status. Previously, it was in 1985 that the then Lok Sabha Speaker Balram Jakhar did not give the LoP post to the Telugu Desam Party, which was then the second largest party after the Congress. Sunny Deol Rahul Gandhi It depends entirely on the government whether to give the LoP post to the Congress considering it has marginally improved its performance this time. The Congress will separately now deliberate on the poll outcome. The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party’s highest decision-making body, is meeting on Saturday to draw up its future plans. Congress president Rahul Gandhi has taken the responsibility for the poll debacle and might even offer to step aside at the CWC meeting. His entire team of general secretaries and in-charges of states may also Jyotiraditya follow suit. Sheila Dikshit In 2014, after the drubbing in the Lok Sabha Scindia elections, then Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the then party vice- president, offered to resign but the CWC unanimously rejected it. Saturday’s meeting could see a repeat of that. The CWC will also review the shortcomings in communicating the party’s Nyay (Nyuntam Aay Yojana) promise to the voters. The party had promised a minimum guaranteed income of Rs 72,000 annually to the country’s 20% poor families under the scheme. But reports from the ground suggested that the voters were not excited about the poll Shatrughan Sinha HD Deve Gowda promise, given that Congress leaders and workers failed to effectively publicise the proposed poverty alleviation scheme. Rahul Gandhi, who lost his family pocket borough of Amethi but won from Wayanad in Kerala, is also expected to carry out an extensive overhaul of the organisation. Four states -- Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir -- will be going to the polls later this year. Assembly elections in Delhi will be held in February next year. Rahul Gandhi has the task cut out for him Congress president Rahul Gandhi won from Wayanad but conceded defeat in his family’s bastion of Amethi, now – to make the party fighting fit in these symbolising the Opposition party’s dismal performance as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coasted to states, especially to take on the BJP which re-election with a thumping majority. boasts of well-oiled machinery on the ground. Source: HT THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 THEATER FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 2019 DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS’ STAR STUDDED CEREMONY By Mabel Pais t the 85th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony, the Drama A League's Executive Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, announced the winners at a star-studded luncheon ceremony hosted by Kristine Nielsen and Julie White on Friday,May 17, 2019 in the Broadway Ballroom at the Marriott Marquis Times Square located at 1535 Broadway, New York City. Outstanding Production of a Musical, "Hadestown;" Outstanding Production of a Play,"The Ferryman;" Outstanding Revival of a Musical, "Kiss Me, Kate;" Outstanding Revival of a Play, "The Bryan Cranston Waverly Gallery;" and Distinguished Kelli O'Hara Alex Timbers Taylor Mac Photos /Courtesy DLA 2019. Performance Award, Bryan Cranston. The festivities also celebrated the 2019 season's "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Cornell in 1935; since then, the Special Awards Recipients: Tony®Award Andronicus" on Broadway, received the included a nominees cocktail reception, Distinguished Performance Award has winning actress and singer Kelli O'Hara, Unique Contribution to the Theater luncheon, and awards presentation held been accorded to a roster of theatre currently starring in "Kiss Me, Kate!" on Award. at the same venue. The Drama League legends such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Broadway, received the Distinguished During the ceremony,legendary writer Awards Event Chair is Bonnie Comley. Chita Rivera, Neil Patrick Harris, Achievement in Musical Theater Award; Kenneth Lonergan and Director Lila About The Drama League Awards Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Liam two-time Tony®Award nominated Neugebauer introduced the 2019 Neeson, Hugh Jackman, Patti LuPone, director Alex Timbers, of the upcoming Directing Fellows of The Drama League First awarded in 1922 and formalized Glenn Close, Liev Schreiber, Sir John "Beetlejuice" and "Moulin Rouge" on Directors Project: NJ Agwuna, Sharifa in 1935, The Drama League Awards are Gielgud, Harvey Fierstein, Cherry Broadway, received the Founders Award Elkady, Raz Golden, Chika Ike, Rebecca the oldest theatrical honors in America. Jones, Alec Guinness, James Earl Jones, for Excellence in Directing; and Marzalek-Kelly,Ismael Lara, Jr., Amanda The Drama League Awards recognize Helen Hayes, Jeremy Irons, Mary-Louise MacArthur Genius Grant-winning McRaven, Lindsey Hope Pearlman, Ben distinguished productions, Parker, Sir Ian McKellen, Bernadette playwright, actor, singer-songwriter, Randle, Tai Thompson, Gabriel Torres, performances, and exemplary career Peters, and Christopher Plummer. performance artist, director and and Sophia Watt. achievements. The first Drama League www.dramaleague.org www.facebook.com/dramaleague producer Taylor Mac, writer of this The 85th Annual Drama League Award was presented to Katharine www.twitter.com/dramaleague

There are some parts of the world that, KULTURE KOOL ‘10’ Grand Cultural Extravaganza once visited, get into your heart and won't go. For me, India is such a place. By Mabel Pais homes and lives in other countries. Their identity and “ ... I had been seeing the world in black & t is believed that a lifetime isn't enough to see and that of their children will forever be shaped by this white and, when brought face-to-face with truly understand India! Ever wished you could re-live overwhelming cradle of humanity. India, experienced everything re-rendered I your Indian childhood and introduce your kids to the Kulture Kool is on a mission to spread the joy and in brilliant Technicolor" multi-splendored wonders of Indian culture? wisdom of India by sharing different aspects of the Headquartered in Rutherford, NJ, Kulture Kool, an grandmother of all cultures with youngsters and adults Keith Bellows, late Editor, National Geographic Traveler Indian cultural center dedicated to developing creative through the performing arts and language education, potential in the performing arts for children and adults, community events, cultural outreach programs in The more we understand culture and announced their 10th Anniversary with an Indian schools, museums and libraries and enrichment diversity, the more acceptance and Odyssey, a grand cultural show on June 8 at Victoria workshops across the tri-state area. The school also tolerance children and youngsters “ Archana Athalye, Theater, NJPAC at 2 pm. The show, featuring more than offers the option to get certification from prestigious learn." 250 performers, will showcase music, dances and audio boards and institutes from USA and UK, for all Indian Founder-Director visuals from the 28 states in India, taking the audience Classical dance & music and western instrumental on a cultural Odyssey across the country. music programs. more we understand culture and diversity, the more They say a lifetime isn't enough to see and truly "Our goal is to simplify all aspects of Indian acceptance and tolerance children and youngsters learn. understand India. Keith Bellows, the late editor of the performing arts including classical and popular forms, Cultural Education should be an integral part of school National Geographic Traveler, said, "There are some making culture relevant, relatable and enjoyable to curriculums from elementary school. The mindset of parts of the world that, once visited, get into your heart children's life here in the USA. We have courses for cultural curiosity and tolerance will be essential for and won't go. For me, India is such a place. ... I had been children as well as adults in Hindustani Vocals, Carnatic succeeding in our global economy", she added. seeing the world in black & white and, when brought Vocals, Tabla, Sitar, Piano, Guitar, About Kulture Kool: face-to-face with India, experienced everything re- Drums, Kathak, Bharata Natyam, Bollywood Dance, rendered in brilliant Technicolor." Theater & Voice to Language enrichment with an Since its launch in 2009, Kulture Kool is the first center To know, love, be exasperated, irritated and enviable roster of talented teachers", said Archana in North Jersey to provide year-round comprehensive confounded but always surprised by this land is to Athalye the founder and director, who is very passionate programs and workshops in Indian Classical and capture her ageless spirit. A spirit that blazes even about promoting cultural education through workshops Instrumental music, Indian Classical Dance, Indian stronger in the hearts of those who have built new and assemblies at schools, libraries and museums. "The Popular and Folk dance, and has enjoyed tremendous success in Bergen County with its Rutherford venue, ‘Kulture Kool’ performers Photos/ TAG ADS LLC leading it to expand its brand beyond to Glen Ridge, Hoboken and West New York. Kulture Kool has an enviable roster of highly trained exponents and talented teachers that teach more than 15 programs to over 280 students of all ages and all ethnicities. The school also carries out year-round outreach programs in libraries, public and private schools and community events throughout the state. (Mabel Pais writes on the Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 VIVEK OBEROI’S TWEET ABOUT AISHWARYA SLAMMED

witter has slammed actor Vivek Oberoi’s recent tweet, in which he made jokes at Tthe expense of Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her husband, Abhishek. “Disgusting and classless,” wrote actor in response to the tweet, which included a politically themed meme. Sharing the ‘creative’ meme with due credit, Vivek wrote that there’s ‘no politics here, just life’. The attached picture collage contains three images; the first shows Aishwarya with MY FRIEND CIRCLE IS ex-boyfriend Salman Khan, the second shows her with Vivek, whom she also dated, and the LIMITED: third shows her with Abhishek and their ctress Sunny Leone, who is in the ‘best daughter, Aaradhya. The captions for each of phase’of her life personally and the three images read, ‘opinion poll’, ‘exit poll’ Aprofessionally, says she enjoys having a and ‘result’, respectively. small circle of friends. In her seven-year Retweeting the post with a comment, journey in Hindi filmdom, Sunny has created a journalist Nidhi Razdan wrote, “Distasteful. name for herself. She often used to talk about Move on Mr Oberoi.” Nidhi was perhaps being judged in the past. Does she still feel the alluding to Vivek’s controversial history with same? both Aishwarya and Salman. The actor in a “I have created a niche for myself with my now infamous press conference had alleged own set of friends. I don’t really get out and that he was being threatened by Salman, while party, so the circle is limited. I don’t know if I he was dating Aishwarya. am yet judged, but back then also I was in a Commenting on Nidhi’s tweet, Sonam wrote, happy space and so am I now,” Sunny said. She “Disgusting and classless.” Others who’ve married Daniel Weber in 2011, and together, reacted to the tweet include shuttler Jwala they have three children. The couple adopted a Gutta, who wrote, “Extremely absurd of you to girl child, Nisha, in 2017 from Latur and tweet this. Disappointing!” announced the birth of her twins Noah and Vivek in a recent interview had asked Asher via surrogacy last year. Salman rhetorically, “Do you believe in Sunny finds it a little tough to maintain a forgiveness?” balance between motherhood and work. “I Vivek will return on screen this Friday, with have seen many parents maintain a balance. It his delayed biopic of Prime Minister Narendra is harder in my case, because every day is Modi. Aishwarya was recently seen at the different. But once you become a parent, you Cannes Film Festival, where she makes annual automatically start strategising your schedule. appearances. Salman, meanwhile, is gearing up Looking at your child is the most beautiful for the release of his Eid film, Bharat. feeling in the world.” HAD TO MAKE OUT WITH STRANGER, SAYS ON AUDITION WITH ARUNODAY SINGH

ctress Aditi Rao Hydari says during her audition for "Yeh ASaali Zindagi", she had to get intimate with a stranger. During a talk show for an OTT platform, Aditi told the hostess: "I don't have any whacked out stories from auditions, except the 'Yeh Saali Zindagi' audition where I had to literally make out with someone I didn't know." She was referring to actor Arunoday Singh, who was opposite her in the film. "But at that point, I didn't know him and he was a huge hulk of a guy and I was just like, 'Uh...what's going on here?'" She said he was "very polite". Aditi also spoke about other aspects of her life, including how Mani Ratnam's "Bombay" is what attracted her to the world of films. She was especially enamoured by the song "Kehna hi kya". he actress also opened up a bit on her personal life, admitting that she had received her first love letter when she was just in the fifth standard. "It was really long. It was like, two pages. All I know is that it was from senior. Very soon after that, I was packed off to boarding school," she said with a laugh. She recollected how she had shown the letter to her mother herself. Looking back at the incident, she said: "I was nine at the time. It basically said that I was the most beautiful girl and blah blah. Now when I think about it, I'm like, 'I was nine! How does that even work?'" Opening up on her "dating game", Aditi, who had tied the knot with actor Satyadeep Mishra when she was 21 and later separated, said: "If I got into a relationship like that at 21, my dating game would be zero, right? I don't think I know how to date. "After that, I joined the movies. What dating am I going to do? I don't know how to date." THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 HOLLYWOOD 19 JOE JONAS SAVED MY LIFE, SAYS SOPHIE TURNER tar Sophie Turner said her husband, singer Joe Jonas, saved her life following years of Smental health and body image struggles. In an interview with media source, the actor said when she first met Jonas at the age of 20, she "was going through this phase of being very mentally unwell." "He was, like, 'I can't be with you until you love yourself, I can't see you love me more than you love yourself. That was something, him doing that. I think he kind of saved my life, in a way," Turner Famke Janssen joins said. She was 13 when she started working on drama 'The Postcard Killings' series, her first acting project, and was 15 when the show premiered in 2011. -Men star Famke Janssen has boarded Turner said there was too much exposure on the cast of crime thriller 'The Postcard social media soon after her debut. The actor believes XKillings'. According to the report, the she would have been in a healthier space if her actor will star opposite Jeffery Dean Morgan in adolescent life was not 'displayed in public'. the film. She said the scrutiny and criticism made her The story follows Jacob Kanon (Morgan), a 'desperately unhappy' and a 'complete mess' and she hardened New York detective, in search of the even considered suicide. But at the age of 19 she person responsible for the murder of his only went for therapy and things changed for better. daughter. "Suddenly, everyone's metabolism slows down at Janssen plays Valerie Kanon, the mother of 17, 18 and then that's documented. My skin and their now deceased child. The plotline adds: everything. People commenting on it. I was too Across Europe, newlywed couples are being aware of my body at a young age. And it just kind of targeted in a string of bizarre homicides that took over my mind, it was all I would think about. leave the young victims' bodies looking like Calorie counting, everything. 'Oh, I'll just eat nuts copies of great works of art. today.' Danis Tanovic is directing the movie, which "I stopped having my period for a year that's when is produced by Good Films' Miriam Segal I decided to have therapy. I just think it's so alongside Paul Brennan, Peter Calvin Nelson important everyone should have a therapist, and Leopoldo Gout. honestly," she said. Sarah Gadon and Eili Harboe to star in ‘The Northwoods’

Keanu Reeves: I had a crush on Sandra Bullock during ‘Speed’

ast year Sandra Bullock had said that with his co-star to maintain a professional she had a crush on Keanu Reeves environment on the sets. Lduring the making of 'Speed' and now "We were working. It was nice to go to work. lias Grace star Sarah Gadon and that trying to outrun the horrors of their the action star has revealed that the feelings She's such a wonderful person." 'Thelma' actor Eili Harboe are set to past is just as futile as escaping watch is were mutual. After his reply, the host shouted, "Sandy, Aheadline the Canada/Norway co- waiting in the darkness," the plot synopsis During an appearance on an American come on out", making both the audience and production 'The Northwoods'. According to read. comedy TV talk show, the 'John Wick' star was the actor believe that Bullock was at the the Hollywood Reporter, Emma Higgins is The project is being produced by Dave treated with a clip of Bullock's 2018 interview studio. directing the feature from her own script. Hudakoc of levelFILM, Einar Loftesnes of in which she had opened up about developing Reeves said he was nervous to turn around, The two actors will play sisters who Handmade Films In Norwegian Woods, a liking for him. but the host informed him that she was just return home for the first time since their Daniel Quinn, Jeff Pangman and Evan In his response to the video, Reeves said, joking with him. mother's death and reconnect on a trek of Landry. "She obviously didn't know that I had a crush "It would have been really nice," he said the vast Norwegian fjords. "When their The film will be shot in northern Norway on her, either." about the possibility of reuniting with guide mysteriously disappears, they realise and Canada. The actor said he did not share his feelings Bullock on the show. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

Indian origin Sharma Creates History as Indian-Origin Scientists selected for First Indian-Origin Man to Win in DARPA’s Next-Generation Nonsurgical Australian Election Neurotechnology Program

Sharma held a number of senior positions in the Australian public service

SYDNEY (TIP): Former Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Dr. Pulkit Grover, and Dr. Krishnan Thyagarajan Australian ambassador to Israel Dave Sharma - now a Liberal Party WASHINGTON (TIP): Three Indian- diverse national security applications noninvasive device that uses an acousto- politician - created history by origin scientists and their team in the US such as control of active cyber defense optical approach to record from the becoming the first Indian-origin have been selected for Defense Advanced systems and swarms of unmanned aerial brain and interfering electrical fields to lawmaker to win a seat in the Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) vehicles, or teaming with computer write to specific neurons. The team will country's Parliament in the federal Next-Generation Nonsurgical systems to multitask during complex use ultrasound waves to guide light into election. Neurotechnology program to pursue a missions. and out of the brain to detect neural Sharma defeated independent mix of approaches to developing The Battelle team, under principal activity. The team's write approach candidate Kerryn Phelps in the wearable interfaces for communicating investigator Dr. Gaurav Sharma, aims to exploits the non-linear response of heavily Jewish district of Wentworth with the brain. DARPA has awarded develop a minutely invasive interface neurons to electric fields to enable in eastern Sydney, once held by funding to six organizations to support system that pairs an external localized stimulation of specific cell former Prime Minister Malcolm the Next-Generation Nonsurgical transceiver with electromagnetic types. Turnbull. Neurotechnology (N3) program. nanotransducers that are nonsurgically The PARC team, under principal "Down at Edgecliff Station this Battelle Memorial Institute, Carnegie delivered to neurons of interest. The investigator Dr. Krishnan Thyagarajan, morning to thank the people of Mellon University, Johns Hopkins nanotransducers would convert aims to develop a completely Wentworth for putting their faith in University Applied Physics Laboratory, electrical signals from the neurons into noninvasive acousto-magnetic device for me. I'm committed to being a full-time Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), Rice magnetic signals that can be recorded writing to the brain. Their approach local representative and I won't let University, and Teledyne Scientific are and processed by the external pairs ultrasound waves with magnetic them down!" he tweeted. leading multidisciplinary teams to transceiver, and vice versa, to enable fields to generate localized electric "Very humbled by the trust placed develop high-resolution, bidirectional bidirectional communication. currents for neuromodulation. The in me by the people of Wentworth. brain-machine interfaces for use by able- The Carnegie Mellon University team, hybrid approach offers the potential for Look forward to being a voice for bodied service members. These wearable under principal investigator Dr. Pulkit localized neuromodulation deeper in the them in the parliament and the party interfaces could ultimately enable Grover, aims to develop a completely brain. room", Sharma wrote earlier. Sharma held a number of senior positions in the Australian public Indian American’s Company granted ‘Breakthrough Device service, including from 2010 to 2012 as the head of the International Division of the Department of the Prime Designation’ from FDA for its Sirolimus coated Catheter Minister and Cabinet TAMPA, FL (TIP): Indian American protocols, through to commercialization cardiologist and entrepreneur Dr. Kiran decisions. Indian American Wins Patel's company Concept Medical Inc. "The FDA's designation of America's Premier (CMI) has been granted 'Breakthrough MagicTouch for the Breakthrough Device Designation' from the US Food Device Program will allow CMI to meet Business Award and Drug Administration (FDA) last its ambition to provide this promising Nitin Rakesh, month for MagicTouch, its sirolimus technology and innovative treatment Chief Executive drug-coated balloon (DCB) catheter, for for ISR patients in the USA. Our Officer and the treatment of coronary in-stent confidence in MagicTouch emanates Executive restenosis (ISR). from the positive feedback that we are Director of Mphasis, an The goal of the FDA 'Breakthrough receiving from the users of our product Information Devices Program' is to provide patients from current and ongoing commercial Technology and health-care providers in the US sales of MagicTouch in many European solutions with timely access to these medical countries" said cardiologist Dr. Kiran provider devices by speeding up their Patel, Chairman of CMI. "CMI is development, assessment, and review, encouraged that the selection of DALLAS, TX (TIP): Nitin Rakesh, while preserving the statutory Indian American cardiologist and MagicTouch, with its unique drug Chief Executive Officer and standards for premarket approval, entrepreneur Dr. Kiran Patel is well known for technology, for the FDA's philanthropy efforts, globally Executive Director of Mphasis, an 510(k) clearance, and De Novo Breakthrough Device Program may Information Technology solutions marketing authorization, consistent which can help manufacturers receive allow timely access of this promising provider specializing in cloud and with the Agency's mission to protect feedback from the FDA and identify new technology to the US patients with cognitive services, was named the and promote public health. areas of agreement in a timely way. coronary ISR with a potential to provide winner of a Gold Stevie Award for The Breakthrough Devices Program Manufacturers can also expect safe and effective treatment", he further 'Tech Innovator of the Year - Services' offers manufacturers an opportunity to prioritized review of their submission. added. in The 17th Annual American interact with the FDA's experts through Under the program, FDA will provide Dr. Patel is the Founder and Business Awards. several different program options to CMI with priority review and Chairman of the 'Drs. Kiran and Pallavi (Read full story on efficiently address topics as they arise interactive communication regarding Patel Family Foundation', well known www.theindianpanrama.news) during the premarket review phase, device development and clinical trial for their philanthropy efforts, globally. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 NEW YORK 21 Chhandayan’s All-night Concert of Indian Classical Music Enthralls New Yorkers

From L to R - Amod Dandavate, Ethan Fox, Vidushi Shruti From L to R - Pradeep Chatterjee, Shubhendra Rao, Saskia Rao-de Haas, Ishan Sadolikar, Shankhadeep Chakraborty and Dr. Kedar Naphade Leonard Rao

Ambassador Sandeep Chakraborty spoke on the occasion highlighting the singular contribution of Chhandayan and Mr. Samir Chatterjee in popularizing classical music of From L to R - Pt Samir Chatterjee, Ayan Sinha, Pt. , Ratan Mohan Sharma and Tripti Tablaphilia - A Tabla Symphony India in the US Mukherjee

NEW YORK CITY (TIP): After 25 years Samir Chatterjee (Tabla) etc. It also was a bittersweet moment for audience of operating in the United States, the featured a unique tabla symphony members as they left the auditorium. On Chhandayan Center for Indian Music, performance titled 'Tablaphilia', based on one hand it was the most befitting finale to with its headquarters in New York City, the theme of chaturashram, composed a 19-year legacy,and on the other hand the presented the 20th and final All-Night and conducted by Samir Chatterjee. realization that there will not be another Concert of Indian Classical Music on May The All-Night Concert has been a like it carried a sense of sadness as well. 18th, 2019. It was held at the New York cornerstone event for Indian Classical Ambassador Sandeep Chakraborty, Society for Ethical Culture; the concert Music lovers in the Tristate area. It has Consul General of India in New York was began at 8pm on the 18th and concluded at not only seen audiences from North amongst those in attendance and spoke on 6:15 am on the 19th. It featured some of the America but music lovers who have the occasion highlighting the singular most notable performers of this music specially traveled to attend this festival contribution of Chhandayan and Mr. tradition including: Pandit Jasraj (Vocal), from all over the world. For the past few Samir Chatterjee in popularizing classical Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar-Katkar (Vocal), years people were also able to watch the music of India in the US. Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar Photos / Pandit Shubhendra Rao (Sitar), Vidushi performances from the comfort of their Indian Council of Cultural Relations Courtesy Consulate General of India, NY Saskia Rao-De Haas (Cello), Pandit own homes due to the advent of (ICCR), theIndian Consulate in NY and Debasish Bhattacharya (Guitar), Pandit technology and live streaming services. It the New York State Council on the Arts supported the Festival. Sufi Artist Zila Khan regales New York audience with a spectacular performance NEW YORK (TIP): To popularize Indian Classical Music amongst the youth, Consulate General of India, New York has launched new initiative titled "Baithak@Consulate" which features prominent artists and masters. The sixth event in the series, on May 16th, 2019, featured renowned Sufi artist - Zila Khan, the daughter of sitar maestro Ustad Vilayat Khan. Ms. Khan sings classical and semi-classical musical forms and performs in the tradition of Imdadkhani gharana. Zila Khan (center) with Ambassador Sandeep Chakraborty and his wife Zila Khan mesmerized the audience with her Sufi singing Ms. Zila Khan regaled a full house at Mrs Taruna Chakraborty the Consulate. The audience was struck with the goalof mentoring musically by Ms. Khan's ability to seamlessly talented underprivileged children to combine couplets of Khusro and Rumi in enable them to earn a living with their her Sufi singing. Her deep and art. She received the Incredible India sometimes assertive, sometimes soft Award in 2017, and also the Ghalib voice wound itself around every genre Award. with ease. Considered one of the finest The event ended with Ambassador Sufi singers in the world, she is known Sandeep Chakraborty, Consul General, for her ability to do that. She also held felicitating the artists and the audience spellbound with her congratulating them on a spectacular renditions of some original performance. compositions of Ustad Vilayat Khan. Ms. Khan runs the UstadGah Ambassador Chakraborty felicitated the visiting artists. Among others are seen Zila Foundation, a not-for-profit organization Khan and Mrs. Taruna Chakraborty THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 WORLD FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

6 BRAZILIAN TOURISTS DIE OF Populists looking to cause CARBON MONOXIDE IN CHILE upsets as EU poll begins SANTIAGO (CHILE) (TIP): Chilean authorities say six LONDON (TIP): Populists are hoping Brazilian tourists died of carbon to cause upsets across the EU as the monoxide poisoning while staying European Parliament elections got in an old apartment in central under way on May 23 in polls that could Santiago. challenge the Brussels consensus. Authorities said on May 22 that Britain and the Netherlands kicked off police had been alerted by the four days of voting across the continent Brazilian Embassy,which was called in a contest in which rising populist by one of the victims when she forces are hoping to make significant became ill. gains, threatening closer EU Police commander Rodrigo Soto integration. said officers found four adults and Polls opened within half an hour of two children dead at the six-story each other in the two countries early building Wednesday. The fire Thursday, with the first results not department said a high announced until late Sunday once voting concentration of carbon monoxide in all 28 EU members has been was measured in the apartment, completed.More than 400 million voters which it said was completely closed. across the bloc are eligible to elect 751 Carbon monoxide is a colorless MEPs -- with Britain unexpectedly and odorless gas produced by fuel included. Having voted to leave the EU combustion in gas stoves and in a seismic referendum in 2016, Britain heating systems. A heavy was originally meant to depart on accumulation can cause death. March 29 and therefore not take part in Theresa May clings to power as Brexit gambit backfires Santiago registered its coldest day these elections.But its MPs have not of the South American autumn been able to agree on a divorce deal and Prime Minister Theresa May was clinging on to power on early Wednesday, with the Britain now finds itself in the absurd Thursday after her final Brexit gambit backfired, overshadowing a temperature dropping to zero situation of electing lawmakers to an European election that has shown a United Kingdom still riven by Celsius (32 Fahrenheit). — AP institution it is planning to leave. The division over its EU divorce Brexit Party, formed only this year by May's departure will deepen the Brexit crisis as a new leader is Chinese man guilty of eurosceptic figurehead Nigel Farage, is likely to want a more decisive split with the European Union, defrauding Apple out leading the latest British opinion polls raising the chances of a confrontation with the bloc by a solid margin. "We are attempting a of 1,500 iPhones peaceful political revolution in this beat Prime Minister Mark Rutte's These are the ninth European SALEM (OREGON) (TIP): Over country," he told the party's final rally on Liberals. Once best known for parliament elections since they began in the span of two years, a Chinese Tuesday."The establishment: they're not controversial comments about women, 1979 and voter turnout has dropped each national in Oregon sent devices that frightened —they're absolutely Baudet (36), stunned Europe in March time, hitting 43 per cent in 2014. looked like iPhones to Apple, saying terrified!" Farage said of his new party's when his Forum for Democracy became European governments fear a good they wouldn’t turn on and should be rise. the biggest party in the Dutch senate. showing for eurosceptics will disrupt replaced under warranty. He didn’t In the Netherlands, flamboyant Around the continent, national leaders Brussels decision-making. Opinion polls just submit a couple of the devices— populist Thierry Baudet, a classics- are scrambling to mobilise their predict a significant advance for he delivered in person or shipped to quoting climate sceptic, is on course to supporters to resist the populist surge. nationalist and populist forces .— AFP Apple around 3,000 of them. Apple responded by sending almost 1,500 replacement iPhones, BRAZIL’S PRESIDENT each with an approximate resale 50 children saved after police bust value of USD600. WINS, JUSTICE But the devices that Quan Jiang paedophile website: Interpol MINISTER LOSES IN sent Apple were fake. Jiang, 30, a former engineering LYON (FRANCE) (TIP): agencies worldwide, with the US CONGRESS student at a community college in International police group Interpol said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) BRASILIA (TIP): Brazilian Albany, Oregon, pleaded guilty in on May 23 that nine people had been department eventually tracking the President Jair Bolsonaro surmounted a federal court Wednesday to arrested in Thailand, Australia and the site's IP address, where new photos and crucial hurdle for his young trafficking in counterfeit goods, the US and 50 children had been rescued videos were posted weekly. government on May 22 by winning US Attorney’s office in Portland after investigators took down an online The first arrests came in early 2018, approval from disgruntled lower house announced. paedophilia ring. when the site's main administrator, lawmakers for his move to reorganize The presence of fake iPhones and More arrests were expected as police Montri Salangam, was detained in the country’s executive branch. other high-tech gadgets has become in nearly 60 countries pursue Thailand, and another administrator, But lawmakers voted against putting an issue in global resale markets, investigations stemming from an Ruecha Tokputza, was captured in the Council for Financial Activities with some counterfeit versions Interpol operation launched two years Australia. Salangam, whose victims Control (COAF), a key tool for flagging operating so well it’s hard for users ago into a hidden "dark web" site with included one of his nephews, was suspicious funds moving through the to tell the difference between them 63,000 users worldwide. sentenced in June last year to 146 years banking system, under the control of and the genuine products. But in the Fifty children were rescued following in prison by Thai courts, while an Justice Minister Sergio Moro, a former Oregon case, the makers of the the arrests. Police are trying to identify associate, a pre-school teacher, got 36 judge who jailed many politicians in the thousands of fake phones an additional 100 in images that had years. Tokputza was handed a 40-year sweeping corruption probe known as Car apparently didn’t even have to been shared on the internet's uncharted prison term at his trial in Australia last Wash. “I lament what happened,” Moro bother with having working corners. Friday, the longest ever for child sex said, according to newspaper O Globo. operating systems. Interpol said its Operation Blackwrist offences in the country. “It’s part of the democratic debate.” The An Apple official quoted by began after it found material that was The Australian Associated Press vote on the first decree Bolsonaro issued Homeland Security Investigations traced back to a subscription-based site reported that Tokputza, 31, pleaded the day he took office in January was a Special Agent Thomas Duffy in a on the dark web, where people can use guilty to 50 counts of abuse of 11 babies test of his ability to govern without court document exposed a encrypted software to hide behind layers and children—one just 15 months old— courting traditional parties in Congress, vulnerability that Jiang exploited. of secrecy. Dark web sites can't be found between 2011 and 2018. which is threatening to derail his agenda And Jiang must forfeit his black through search engines, and users need "You are a child's worst nightmare, you after months of mutual antagonism. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 coupe. to have the specific URL address to land are every parent's horror, you are a decree that reduced the number of — AP on a site. menace to the community," Judge Liesl ministries to 20, from 29 previously, was Interpol enlisted help from national Chapman said in Adelaide. (AFP) due to expire on June 3. (Reuters) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 SOUTH ASIA 23

Indian woman climber Pakistan PM dies on Mt Everest KATHMANDU (TIP): A 54-year- old Indian woman climber died while congratulates Modi descending the Mt Everest, taking the toll of those who perished during this season’s expedition in the Himalayan Expresses desire to work with him for peace in South Asia nation to 13, according to a media report on May 23. ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan Prime -based Anjali S Kulkarni Minister Imran Khan Thursday died at above Camp IV after she fell ill congratulated his Indian counterpart while coming down from the summit Narendra Modi on his victory in the point on Wednesday,Thupden Sherpa, general elections and expressed desire an official at Arun Treks, which to work with him for peace, progress and organised the climb said. — PTI prosperity in the region. Prime Minister Modi led his 10-year-old girl’s Bharatiya Janata Party towards what murder, rape triggers looks set to be a resounding victory for a second term in office. massive protest in Pak "I congratulate Prime Minister Modi ISLAMABAD (TIP): A 10-year-old on the electoral victory of BJP and girl in Pakistan was murdered after allies. Look forward to working with being allegedly raped, triggering him for peace, progress and prosperity massive protests by her family in South Asia," Khan tweeted. members and locals on May 20. The results of India's general The victim’s family protested elections are very significant for against the brutal murder of the girl Pakistan as the formation of the next by keeping her body at Taramri government in New Delhi will February 14. for Sikh pilgrims Chowk in Islamabad on Tuesday. determine the course of Indo-Pakistan Amid mounting outrage, the Indian from India as he underlined the The protesters, calling for action to ties, which were pushed to a new low Air Force (IAF) carried out a counter- importance of "conflict resolution" for be taken against the culprits, said after the Pulwama terror attack. terror operation, hitting the biggest JeM peace and stability in South Asia. they will bury the victim only after In April, Khan said he believed there training camp in Balakot, deep inside Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation negotiations are successful with the may be a better chance of peace talks Pakistan on February 26. The next day, Organisation Council of Foreign district administration. with India and settle the Kashmir issue Pakistan Air Force retaliated and Ministers' meeting in Bishkek, the According to an FIR filed by the if Modi's party BJP wins the general downed a MiG-21 in an aerial combat Kyrgyz capital, also attended by victim’s father, his daughter had gone elections. and captured an IAF pilot, who was External Affairs Minister Sushma out to play on May 15 in the evening in Tensions flared up between India and handed over to India. Swaraj, Qureshi said enduring peace Shahzad Town area of the capital but Pakistan after a suicide bomber of On May 22, Pakistan's Foreign and prosperity in South Asia will did not return. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said remain elusive without good-faith The body of the girl with torture (JeM) killed 40 CRPF personnel in that his country has delivered a diplomacy and result-oriented dialogue. marks and wounds was found on May Kashmir's Pulwama district on "message of peace" by opening the (PTI) 20. The father alleged that his daughter — who had been missing for at least four days before her body was found in a wooded area — had been Sri Lankan leaders unite Malaysian police raid raped before she was killed. The father alleged that police in congratulating Deloitte office in 1MDB probe instead of taking action or filing an FIR, had blamed the girl and posed Narendra Modi as BJP KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): Malaysian police on May 23 raided insensitive questions to the family, the Kuala Lumpur offices of auditor Deloitte as they ramp up such as asking whether she had investigations into a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal, an eloped with someone. He alleged that heads to major poll win official said. the family had “continuously (TIP): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Huge sums were stolen from Malaysian state fund 1MDB, requested concerned police station Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and main allegedly by former leader Najib Razak and his cronies who for FIR but they refused”. Police also Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa congratulated Prime spent it on everything from yachts to rare artwork. said that three suspects were arrested Minister Narendra Modi as he led his Bharatiya Janata Deloitte has come under scrutiny after it audited 1MDB's 2013 and shifted to undisclosed location. Party towards a resounding victory for a second term in and 2014 financial statements. Those arrested were Afghan refugees office. The BJP was set to return to power Thursday as the Mazlan Mansor, the police's head of commercial crimes, living in the area. — PTI partial vote count released by the Election Commission confirmed to AFP that a raid had taken place on Deloitte's office showed that it was leading in 296 of the 542 Lok Sabha seats "in the course of 1MDB investigations". president that went to polls in seven phases, demolishing the Police seized documents and files during the operation, The extends national combined opposition with the Congress Party stuck at 51 Star newspaper reported. seats. "Congratulations on your victory and the people's re- 's securities regulator had already fined the firm 2.2 emergency by month endorsement of you leadership," Sirisena said in a tweet. million ringgit ($525,000) in January for breaches related to a COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lankan "I have immense pleasure in extending to you my 1MDB bond issuance. President Maithripala Sirisena on warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes on the Deloitte was the third major accounting company to audit May 22 extended by a month the state victory of the BJP," Wickremesinghe's message of 1MDB's books, after KPMG and Ernst & Young. of emergency imposed in the wake of congratulations said. "Heartfelt best wishes and Deloitte quit as 1MDB's auditor in 2016. the deadly Easter Sunday bombings congratulations," Rajapaksa said in his message. Finance The same year, the firm said its audits of 1MDB's financial that killed nearly 260 people. The Minister Mangala Samaraweera interrupted his speech in statements could no longer be relied upon after the US filed president issued a special gazette Parliament to offer congratulations to Prime Minister lawsuits linked to the scandal. notification extending the state of Modi. US authorities are seeking to claw back assets allegedly emergency by a month, citing "public Several other lawmakers in Parliament offered best bought in America with funds stolen from 1MDB and believe $4.5 security". The emergency law gives wishes to the Indian leader. Last year, Sri Lanka faced a billion was looted from the fund. police and the military extensive major constitutional and political crisis which lasted over The allegations played a large part in persuading voters to powers to arrest, detain and 50 days after Sirisena took a controversial decision of eject Najib's coalition at historic elections last year after more interrogate suspects without court sacking Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister to replace him than six decades in power. orders. Sri Lanka initially imposed with Rajapaksa in late October. He has since been hit with dozens of charges linked to the the emergency on April 23 to crack He was then forced to restore Wickremesinghe in office scandal, and last month went on trial. down on the nine suicide bombers as Rajapaksa was not able to prove his majority in He denies wrongdoing. (PTI) who attacked three churches and as Parliament. (PTI) many luxury hotels April 21. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 MAKE A MAN FALL IN FOOD CORNER LOVE WITH YOU

ust like with all my dating and relationship advice, some of these Jtips on how to make a man fall in love with you may work better for you than others. You know yourself and what comes naturally, so apply the tips that make the most sense. Make Him Feel Needed Look, I know you’re an independent woman that doesn’t need a man, but the CHICKEN WITH SWEET truth is…men like to feel needed. Chalk it up to our evolutionary past of being POTATOES the provider and protector in the relationship. Sure, you can kill your own AND CAULIFLOWER spiders and change your own tire, but Ingredients that doesn’t mean you have to. If you’ve been single for a while and 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt have become accustomed to doing 1 teaspoon Madras-style curry powder everything that needs doing, this may 1 teaspoon ground coriander take a little practice and letting go, but 1 teaspoon ground ginger the next time you have something that 1 clove garlic, minced- you know your man would excel at, ask 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided for help. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper That’s all. Just ask for help. 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (about 1 1/2 of who you are that is entirely don’t profess your love for him, heed this pounds), trimmed Not only will you give him purpose inaccurate. Once you get to know each advice. Tell a friend how you feel. She’ll 1 sweet potato, (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2- (after all, he’s trying to win your heart other and you start being real, he might support you but also help you analyze inch cubes too, so doing something for you is huge), be thrown off when he discovers that, whether your lovegush will be 3 cups cauliflower florets, (1 small head) or broccoli but you’ll also see how nice it is to lean whoa, you’re actually intelligent or reciprocated or not. If she doesn’t feel florets,1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Freshly on someone else, to rely on him to help opinionated. like he’s exhibiting the signs of being in ground pepper, to taste, 1/4 cup chopped unsalted dry- you. It takes the load off of you for sure. Admire His Masculinity love with you yet, she’ll tell you and you roasted peanuts, or cashews, 1/4 cup loosely packed Let Him Miss You can save yourself from the cilantro leaves Just like men like to be needed, they embarrassment of a one-sided love Method I know if you’re falling for this guy, also like it when you admire how profession (the worst!). you want to spend every waking moment masculine they are. But again, I’m not I’m not saying the man always has to Combine yogurt, curry powder, coriander, ginger, with him. And maybe he wants that too. saying you need to squeeze his muscles be the one to say “I love you” first, but garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne in a shallow glass But let’s ease into that 24/7 type of and faint every time you see him! you do want to give him time to process dish; mix to blend. Reserve 1/4 cup of this mixture; relationship, shall we? Or better Masculinity isn’t just about his feelings on the subject. Just think cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the remaining yet…never get to it. testosterone and muscles. It’s about how much better it would be if, when the yogurt mixture and turn to coat. Cover and marinate Having time apart is healthy for treating people well, being chivalrous, pronouncement does happen, regardless in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. couples. It gives you each time to do and acting with honor. Like the Norman of who says it first, you both say it. Preheat oven to 230°C. Lightly coat a large rimmed things on your own or spend time with Mailer quote above says. Let Him Know You’re Thinking of Him baking sheet with cooking spray. friends (don’t be that chick who Real masculinity is being vulnerable Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on abandons her friends whenever she’s in and empathetic. It’s being a good I know in the early days of dating a the prepared baking sheet. Toss sweet potato with the a relationship). It gives you something to partner. So whatever it means to you, let new guy, you might try to have a poker reserved yogurt mixture in a medium bowl and place talk about when you are together. him know that you admire these face. After all, you aren’t sure if this is on the baking sheet. Having time apart provides balance in qualities. If nothing else, it will start an going to turn into a relationship, so you Toss cauliflower with oil in a medium bowl and add to the relationship, and it gives you both interesting dialogue on what it means to might be hesitant to tell him that you’re the baking sheet. Season vegetables with the the opportunity to miss one another. be a man in this day and age. thinking of him. Well, the rules have remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Roast chicken Let Your True Nature Shine Be Patient changed now that things are and vegetables, uncovered, for 15 minutes. progressing, and it’s actually in your Carefully turn the chicken over and stir the I’ve heard some so-called dating gurus I talked about the importance of being favor to tell him he’s on your mind. Just vegetables. Roast until the vegetables are tender and tell women to dumb down their intellect patient as part of the process of like with compliments, if you like it, he chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. or put a damper on their exuberant learning how to make a man fall in love will too. You blush from your head to Arrange chicken and vegetables on a platter or personalities. This is utter crap. If you with you, but I can’t say enough about it. your toe whenever he tells you that he’s individual plates and garnish with peanuts (or do that, then the guy has one impression If you feel like you’ll explode if you thinking of you, so why not reciprocate? cashews) and cilantro.

The Golden Rule o: Make sure you always (and we mean DOS AND DON’TS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN always) remove your makeup before Dhitting the sheets. The skin needs to that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Since a blander foods such as rice, oatmeal and breathe overnight. And makeup prevents that, lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, applesauce”, advises American author and as leaving it on overnight clogs the pores which age spots and other skin problems, you have to Ayurvedic physician, Vasant Lad, in The may cause blemishes and/or blackheads. Don’t protect your skin from the sun. Make sure the Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies. possess a makeup remover? Just put some olive label reads ‘noncomedogenic’ or Sweat It Out! oil on a cotton pad and gently massage the oil ‘nonacnegenic’ so that the product does not onto your face to get rid of the makeup and dirt. tend to block pores. Do: Exercise regularly. Running, jogging Don’t: Forget that exfoliation is indispensable. Don’t: Skip the sunscreen, whether it's and yoga will give your body the necessary At least once or twice a week, exfoliate your skin cloudy or cold outside (no excuses). If you’re blood circulation, and also accelerate the to remove the layers of dead skin, sure to leave heading to a beach or around reflective cleansing process of your entire body.You will you with a more healthy glow and brighter skin. surfaces like snow or ice, lather your skin up notice a glow on your face after working out. You can also apply a paste of walnut in powder with some more sunscreen with SPF of at Racing against time? Just take a brisk walk form with yogurt to exfoliate your skin, as the least 30. and low in fats and sugar promotes radiant around the block. antioxidants present in walnuts help remove You are What You Eat skin. Consider a low-sugar diet, which can Don’t: Skip skincare before and after a dirt and promote radiant skin. keep insulin levels down, allowing cells to workout. Apply a toner to help minimize oil Sun and Skin Do: Keep a note of what you put on your maintain a healthy balance. production before heading out. Exfoliate after, plate. Eat fresh fruits, greens, sufficient "Don’t: Eat spicy and fermented foods, salt, and then apply shea butter or olive oil to Do: Apply sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 protein and vitamins. A diet rich in vitamin C citrus fruits, fried food. Instead favour moisturize the skin. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 HEALTH 25 HAVE PLENTY OF CURD DAILY TO REDUCE ANXIETY aving probiotics can not only regulate gut bacteria—trillions Hof microorganisms in the gut which perform key functions in the immune system and metabolism—but also improve brain function and, thus, reduce anxiety, find researchers. Probiotics are living organisms found naturally in some foods that are also known as "good" or "friendly" bacteria because they fight against harmful HEART ATTACKS MORE bacteria and prevent them from settling in the gut. SEVERE IN MORNING THAN Recent research also suggests that mental disorders could be treated by regulating the intestinal microbiota, but NIGHT: RESEARCHERS there was no specific evidence to eart attacks that mostly happen in the morning tend support this. to be more severe than cardiac arrests at night, warn "Gut microbiota can help regulate Hresearchers. brain function through something called The study,published in the journal Trends in Immunology, the 'gut-brain axis,'" found the discusses how time of the day affects severity of afflictions, researchers from the Shanghai Jiao ranging from allergies to heart attacks. For example, studies Tong University School of Medicine. showed that adaptive immune responses—in which highly To reach this conclusion, the specialised, pathogen-fighting cells develop over weeks—are researchers reviewed 21 studies that had approach to be effective. such as dry mouth and diarrhoea. under circadian control. looked at 1,503 people collectively. Of the 14 studies that had used "People who experience anxiety Researchers compiled studies, predominantly in mice, that The team found that probiotic probiotics as the intervention, more symptoms might be helped by taking looked at the connection between circadian rhythms and supplements in seven studies within than a third (36 per cent) found them to steps to regulate the microorganisms in immune responses. “This is ‘striking’ and should have their analysis contained only one kind of be effective in reducing anxiety their gut using probiotic and non- relevance for clinical applications, from transplants to probiotic, two studies used a product symptoms, while six of the remaining probiotic food and supplements," vaccinations,” said study senior author Christoph that contained two kinds of probiotics, seven studies that had used non- suggested the review of studies Scheiermann, Professor at the University of Geneva in and the supplements used in the other probiotics as interventions found those published in the journal General Switzerland. five studies included at least three kinds. to be effective—a 86 per cent rate of Psychiatry. According to researchers, in both humans and mice, the Overall, 11 of the 21 studies showed a effectiveness. Non-probiotic In addition to the use of psychiatric numbers of white blood cells also oscillate in a circadian positive effect on anxiety symptoms by interventions were also more effective. drugs for treatment, "we can also manner, raising the question whether it might be possible regulating intestinal microbiota, Most of the studies did not report consider regulating intestinal flora to one day to optimise immune response through awareness and meaning that more than half (52 per serious adverse events, and only four alleviate anxiety symptoms," said utilisation of the circadian clock. Source: IANS cent) of the studies showed this studies reported mild adverse effects researchers. Source: IANS FAST-ACTING NASAL SPRAY Common chemicals can increase CAN HELP TREAT DEPRESSION n antidepressant nasal-spray can be a safe and effective way to treat depression in patients who do Anot respond to existing treatments, a study has found. risk of metabolic disorders Being common and treatment resistant, individuals with depression are often unable to relieve their symptoms despite o you know that your everyday trying anti-depressants, researchers said. exposure to everyday harmful According to the study published in the American Journal Dchemicals can land you into of Psychiatry,esketamine nasal spray,in conjunction with an serious trouble? oral antidepressant, offers a new fast-acting treatment for A recent study has found that people people that have not responded to other depression exposed to chemicals called Phthalates, treatments. increasing the risk of metabolic “Not only was adjunctive esketamine therapy effective, the disorders. The study was discussed in improvement was evident within the first 24 hours,” said the meeting, ‘ECE 2019’. Researchers Michael Thase from the University of Pennsylvania in the found a correlation between levels of US. “The novel mechanism of action of esketamine, coupled phthalate exposure and markers of with the rapidity of benefit, underpin just how important impaired liver function, which are this development is for patients with difficult to treat indicators of increased risk of obesity, depression,” said Thase. diabetes and heart disease. The study was conducted on nearly 200 adults with These findings suggest that more moderate to severe depression and a history of not actions may need to be taken to reduce responding to at least two antidepressants. people’s exposure to these potentially harmful, yet commonly used chemicals. Phthalates are common additives used PAGE SPONSORED BY in manufacturing to produce plastics and they can be found in numerous DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND everyday items including milk, bottled water, instant coffee, perfume, makeup, DR. SATISH ANAND shampoo, toys and food packaging. absorbed by people with their body the risk of obesity and diabetes but that Former Chairman, Board of Exposure to endocrine-disrupting weight, type 2 diabetes incidence and they are also causing toxic damage to Trustees, AAPI National chemicals has previously been markers of impaired liver and metabolic the liver.” E-Mail: implicated in causing serious harm to function. Prof Stojanoska’s research is now [email protected] fertility and development, as well as Higher exposure to the chemical was looking at the effects of endocrine- increased obesity risk in rodents and associated with increased markers of disrupting chemicals on human health GITANJLI ANAND people. However, no studies have directly liver damage, insulin resistance and in adults, adolescents and babies. investigated how Phthalate exposure is cholesterol in people with obesity and “We need to inform people about the Former President, India associated with obesity and metabolism. diabetes. Prof Stojanoska says, potential adverse effects of endocrine Association of Long Island In this study, Professor Milica Medi “Although a small association study, disruptors on their health and look at (IALI) Stojanoska, one of the researchers these findings suggest that not only do ways to minimise our contact with these E-mail: correlated the levels of Phthalate phthalates alter metabolism to increase harmful chemicals,” adds the professor. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 FORMATION OF MOON BROUGHT WATER TO EARTH: STUDY SCIENTISTS ‘PAINT’ cosmic body that hit the Earth this carbonaceous material—and thus and led to the formation of the the water—came to Earth. MICROSCOPIC MONA LISA ON AMoon about 4.4 billion years ago "We have used molybdenum isotopes may have also delivered large quantities to answer this question. The of water to our home planet, making it molybdenum isotopes allow us to clearly QUANTUM CANVAS habitable, scientists have found. distinguish carbonaceous and non- cientists have created microscopic replicas of iconic The Earth is the only terrestrial carbonaceous material, and as such masterpieces, including Italian polymath Leonardo Da planet with a large amount of water and represent a 'genetic fingerprint' of SVinci’s Mona Lisa and Van Gogh’s Starry Night, on a a relatively large moon, which stabilises material from the outer and inner solar quantum ‘canvas’ the width of a human hair. the Earth's axis. Both were essential for system," said Gerrit Budde, from The images were projected and photographed on a blob of Earth to develop life. University of Munster. gaseous quantum matter known as Bose-Einstein The Moon was formed when Earth The measurements show that the condensate. was hit by a body about the size of Mars, molybdenum isotopic composition of According to Tyler Neely from University of Queensland also called Theia. the Earth lies between those of the in Australia, the artworks were originally a fun side project Until now, scientists had assumed that The Earth formed in the 'dry' inner carbonaceous and non-carbonaceous alongside their more serious research. Theia originated in the inner solar solar system, and so it is somewhat meteorites, demonstrating that some of “We never aimed to do this—we were originally looking to system near the Earth. surprising that there is water on Earth. Earth's molybdenum originated in the better understand the unsolved mysteries of how fluids flow,” The study, published in the journal From earlier studies, it is known that outer solar system. Neely said. Nature Astronomy, showed that Theia the solar system became structured such The chemical properties of “We were hoping to gain new insights into how our comes from the outer solar system, and that the 'dry' materials were separated molybdenum play a key role because, as everyday world arises out of the microscopic quantum world, it delivered large quantities of water to from the 'wet' materials. it is an iron-loving element, most of the helping us create new quantum-enhanced technologies,” he Earth. "Our approach is unique The 'carbonaceous' meteorites, which Earth's molybdenum is located in the said. “But, while we were at it, we just happened to create because, for the first time, it allows us to are relatively rich in water, come from core. some of the world’s smallest masterpieces,” he added. associate the origin of water on Earth the outer solar system, whereas the "The molybdenum which is accessible The team cooled a gas made of rubidium atoms down to a with the formation of the Moon. To put drier 'non-carbonaceous' meteorites today in the Earth's mantle, therefore, few billionths of a degree Celsius above absolute zero, which it simply, without the Moon there come from the inner solar system. originates from the late stages of Earth's at minus 273.15 degrees Celsius is the coldest temperature probably would be no life on Earth," said While previous studies have shown formation, while the molybdenum from possible. Thorsten Kleine, Professor of that carbonaceous materials were likely earlier phases is entirely in the core," “The gas doesn’t freeze since it is too diluted, instead Planetology at the University of responsible for delivering the water to said Christoph Burkhardt, second behaving as a blob of gaseous quantum matter,” Neely said. Munster in Germany. Earth, it was unknown when and how author of the study. “We then put the image on a projector illuminated by a laser, but instead of projecting it to be large, we send it backwards through a microscope to make the image tiny,” he FACEBOOK SHARING said. This light ‘stamps’ the image on an area around about This novel robotic 100 microns wide—more or less the width of human hair, USERS’ DATA WITH which can range from between 17 to 181 microns wide. “We can then take the image, which is only in black and drone can fly, drive TELECOM FIRMS, PHONE white, and produce colour shots by producing a ‘red’, ‘blue’, and ‘green’ image, and then combine them on a computer,” MAKERS: REPORT Neely said. The resulting image is barely visible to the human eye, confidential Facebook document reviewed with each pixel representing only about 50 atoms. by The Intercept has revealed that the “One of the first images we developed was Van Gogh’s Asocial networking giant is offering private Starry Night, but we were soon recreating other works of art, data of its users without their knowledge or famous photos, as well as photos of ourselves,” Neely said. consent to 100 different telecom companies and The researchers believe these initial images are an phone makers in 50 countries. impressive demonstration of quantum matter as a brand new Confidential documents seen by the website material for producing art. Source: PTI showed late Monday that Facebook is helping operators and phone makers “create targeted Android gets Adobe's 1st advertising by supplying them with surveillance data slurped directly from users’ smartphones”. cross-device video editing app Not only that, the social networking giant is also collecting data from its main iOS and Android oftware major Adobe on Wednesday announced that it apps, Messenger and Instagram apps -- even is rolling out its first cross-device video editing app snooping into the phones of children as young as S"Premiere Rush" to Android phones. cientists have developed the first robot drone that can fly like a 13. Through a tool called “Actionable Insights”, Adobe has packed its professional editing tools like quadcopter, drive on tough terrain and squeeze into tight spaces Facebook is allegedly collecting data including Premiere Pro and Audition as part of the all-in-one app for Susing the same motors. technical details about smartphones, cellular and Android devices, the company said in a statament. The hybrid FSTAR (flying sprawl-tuned autonomous robot), created by Wi-Fi networks used by Facebook users, locations The app integrates intuitive editing, simplified colour researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel, visited social groups and interests. correction, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered audio clean can fly over obstacles or run underneath them. Facebook reacted in a statement late Monday: up, customisable Motion Graphics templates and works The sprawl, which adjusts from a flat configuration to 55 degrees allows “We do not, nor have we ever, rated people’s credit across desktop and mobile. the robot to transform its movement from a flying quadcopter to a car-like worthiness for Actionable Insights or across ads, "Premiere Rush" also automatically syncs all projects and robot, researchers said. and Facebook does not use people’s credit edits to the cloud, so users could access the most up-to-date It also adjusts its width to crawl or run on flat surfaces, climb over large information in how we show ads”. version and work from anywhere, on any device. obstacles and up closely-spaced walls, or squeeze through a tunnel, pipe The app is available for download through the Google Play or narrow gaps, they said. Store and Samsung Galaxy Store. “We plan to develop larger and smaller versions to expand this family The trial "Premiere Rush Starter Plan" that gives users of sprawling robots for different applications, as well as algorithms that access to app features, use of desktop and mobile apps and will help exploit speed and cost of transport for these flying/driving the ability to create an unlimited number of projects and robots,” said David Zarrouk, a senior lecturer at BGU. export up to three projects—is available for free. It can run on the ground at a speed of up to 2.6 metres per second. That Otherwise, the app is available for $9.99 (Rs 696.24) per combined with low energy consumption using the same motors makes month to individuals, $19.99 (Rs 1,392.57) per month to teams FSTAR ideal for a broad range of applications that may require longer and $29.99 (Rs 2,089.21) per month to enterprise customers. work time. Adobe is bringing the app first to Android smartphones Possible commercial uses are package deliveries since it can quickly fly including Samsung Galaxy S10, 10+, S9, S9+, Note9, Note8, to a target zone and then drive using its wheels safely and quietly to reach S10e, Google Pixel 3, 3XL, 2, 2XL and OnePlus 6T. the recipient’s doorstep. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE 27 PNB LIKELY TO TAKE Worries of US-China trade CONTROL OF 2-3 SMALL war hits markets STATE-RUN BANKS: REPORT ndia’s Punjab National Bank is looking to merge with two ign up for Next China, a weekly or three government owned banks that could include email on where the nation stands IOriental Bank Of Commerce, Andhra Bank and Snow and where it’s going next. Allahabad Bank, two sources familiar with the situation told Expectations that $200 billion of Reuters, as New Delhi tries to cut the number of state-owned foreign money would flow into China’s lenders. capital markets this year are looking This could be the one of the first decisions to be taken by nothing short of optimistic. the new government after election results to be announced on For overseas investors, a weaker May 23. Exit polls showed that the alliance led by India’s currency is the latest factor making Prime Minister Narendra Modi could win with a big majority. yuan-denominated assets less attractive. Banking sector reform is unfinished business from the last They’ve been selling mainland-listed five year term of Modi’s government as banks struggle under stocks at a record pace and their demand a huge debt pile than of more than 9 trillion Indian rupees for Chinese bonds has been relatively ($130 billion), or nearly 5% of the nation’s gross domestic tepid: monthly inflows have averaged at output. just 6.8 billion yuan ($984 million) this The proposal to merge PNB with 2-3 other banks would be year, versus the 44.4 billion yuan seen in put before the cabinet for its nod, according to a government 2018, ChinaBond data show. source. What had started as a promising year Currently, there are 20 state-run banks following mergers in China’s markets is quickly turning of small banks with State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda, sour as the country’s trade stand-off and with IDBI Bank taken over by state-run Life Insurance with the US takes a toll on sentiment. Corporation. The swift correction in stocks and PNB could start the process of taking control of the banks concern that the yuan could tumble to in the next three months, according to the sources, who dangerous levels is creating volatility in declined to be named, as they are not authorised to speak to a market that -- for foreign investors -- the media. remains difficult to hedge. It comes at a PNB shares fell as much as 4% after Reuters reported the sensitive time for policy makers, who news. Its shares ended down 2.55% at 86.10 rupees on India’s have been accelerating efforts to open record set in April. SA’s forecast of as much as $100 billion National Stock Exchange on Tuesday. the country’s financial sector to the The offshore yuan has declined about in the 12 months after inclusion. Allahabad Bank fell 2.6% to close at 45.15 rupees a share, world. 3% against the dollar this month and Foreigners have increasingly opted to while Oriental Bank of Commerce ended down nearly 1% at Sydney-based Nader Naeimi, who investors are debating whether it will buy dollar-denominated Chinese and 95.20 rupees per share. started selling China equities in April, weaken past 7 for the first time since the emerging-market debt rather than PNB declined to comment, while the other banks did not said he won’t be lured back until China’s financial crisis. A breach of that level onshore bonds, according to Paul immediately reply to an email from Reuters seeking further economic data significantly improves or could result in consequences from Sandhu, BNP Paribas Asset information. the government announces large fiscal financial instability to a deterioration in Management’s head of multi-asset stimulus. China’s balance of payments and derail quantitative solutions for Asia-Pacific. “There are a lot of options outside efforts to open capital markets, “The premium of going into China China,” said Naeimi, who oversees according to Citigroup Inc. Investors bonds over getting the hard currency about $1 billion at AMP Capital should be cautious about capital outside of China is not enough to Investors Ltd., adding that foreigners outflows given expectations the yuan outweigh the risks of, for example, remember last year’s rout and the will fall more, Jianghai Securities said currency depreciation,” he said. current volatility might keep them away. in a note dated Monday. Tuan Huynh, Deutsche Bank Wealth’s “It’s two years in a row we’ve seen that - While risk-off environment in China chief investment officer for Asia Pacific - starting well and then a big crash.” has helped government debt rebound who called the China stocks rally late The Shanghai Composite Index, since April, foreign flows into the last year, is also staying put for now. “In which was up more than 30% for the nation’s bond market are lagging the short term we would rather be more year at its peak in April, has given up expectations. Overseas investors bought cautious,” he said. about a third of those gains and trading just $2.7 billion worth of Chinese notes The offshore yuan fell 0.06% to 6.9441 a volume keeps dwindling. More than 42 last month even as sovereign debt was dollar as of 4:40 p.m. in Hong Kong after billion yuan of A shares have been sold included in a major global index for the gaining as much as 0.28% earlier. The through trading links with Hong Kong first time. Inflows would need to pick up Shanghai Composite Index added 1.2%. in May, more than double the monthly significantly to reach Societe Generale Source: Bloomberg Sony Mobile to exit India UK CHIP GIANT HALTS TIES WITH

NEW DELHI (TIP): Facing stiff competition from Chinese and South HUAWEI AFTER US BAN Korean players, Japanese conglomerate Sony Corporation has announced to quit ritish chip designer ARM has the Indian smartphone market. Sony had halted relations with Huawei less that 0.01 per cent of the total Indian Bin order to comply with a US smartphone market share in the first blockade of the company, quarter of 2019, according to potentially crippling the Chinese Counterpoint Research. company’s ability to make new Sony Mobile, however, said that it chips for its future smartphones. would continue to monitor the market Huawei uses ARM blueprints to situations and business feasibility in the design the processors that power its country. smartphones. It also licenses “Our focus markets are Japan, Europe, graphics technology from the Hong Kong and Taiwan to drive Cambridge-based company.“ARM is profitability and future prospects in the complying with all of the latest 5G era,” Sony Mobile said on Wednesday. regulations set forth by the US “We have ceased sales in Central and government,” an ARM spokesman South America, the Middle East, South said. Asia, Oceania, etc. in FY 18,” it added. Huawei said it valued its close The company assured that it would relationships with its partners, but continue its customer support it recognised the pressure some of them are under “as a result of politically motivated decisions”. “We operations, including after sales support are confident this regrettable situation can be resolved and our priority remains to continue to deliver and software updates for existing world-class technology and products to our customers around the world.” The US blocked Huawei from customers in India. Source: IANS buying US goods last week, jeopardising ties with Google. Source: Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

Bejan Daruwalla is world's most famous astrologertoday. He appears regularly on world wide TV shows. Bejan who has been a professor in English, hasauthored a number of books on astrology. India'sPrime Minister Narendra Modi , on March 29, 2012,lunched one of Bejan's books, '2012- End of theWorld? Bejan contributes to a number of journals andnewspapers in many parts of the world which includeBerkley Communications Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological (London) Times of India(Delhi, Mumbai, consultations. He can be reached at Kolkata, Chennai) and The IndianPanorama ( [email protected] and on phone New York and Texas). Bejan's predictionshave mostly been correct and 011-91-8141234275 people the world overrely on his predictions. www.bejandaruwalla.com Weekly Horoscope - May 27 - June 2, 2019 Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: says you continue to work hard but Once again, emotional issues swarm you. You You will be taking loans and making the there are many emotional issues to be resolved. are doing well but you look for deeper answers to necessary changes for the big leap ahead. The home needs attention. The spouse, life's questions. Do not get morbid. Let life unfold Ganesha advises you to be cautious but not to children, parents, in-laws and many other its myriad colours to you when it chooses it. You duck from the fight. Go with the flow and success domestic issues need to be sorted out. You will go deep into yourself seeking solutions to is yours. This is a very intense phase. All the be distracted from routine; may I say, even pressing questions You are in an introspective ingredients that make life combustible come to waylaid. You are kept busy with many mode and like the Buddha look for answers to you in a rush. You may be in the throes of a new distractions that somehow conspire to keep you life's disturbing questions. love affair. If single, this could lead to the altar or, away from your gaols. Virgo: at the least, be something serious, much more Taurus: than a frivolous affair. This is a good phase, assures Ganesha and Capricorn: Ganesha says you will return with renewed helps you in becoming a fully rounded focus and energy. Consider this a mere personality. Life is not just about work, money Another sensitive and thoughtful phase takes aberration. Remember that domestic matters and comfort; phases like this help you unravel the over your life. Your love life is at a crucial also play an important part in a person's life and mysteries of this great universe. Go with the flow, juncture. If married, you may be lured into extra- should not be neglected or kept on the back advises Ganesha. You are now back on track and marital affairs with dire consequences. Be on your burner for too long or they will just explode in moving ahead with single - minded guard. There are monetary gains at work and you your face when least expected. You love the good determination. You enter a hectic work phase. No do well but affairs of the heart tend to sidetrack things of life and make many new purchases. stone will remain unturned. you. You make compromises in moments of Gemini: Libra: weakness which could be a source of regret later. Aquarius: You may even be a spending spree, and why You make the most of this trend, and explore not? You have earned money and you want to and optimise all the opportunities that come your You look for escape routes and delve into decorate your home and get yourself the way.You have learned a few of life's lessons in the / karma / tantra and mantra in search of goodies that money buys. You may invest in real past period and the time has come to forge ahead answers. You explore several possibilities in a estate or play the markets or make some astute without a pause. Ganesha assures you that all the quest for peace. This is a learning process, says purchases. There may also be a new good things in life are yours for the asking. There Ganesha. A sharp glistening sword has to come relationship in the offing and it may be is a caveat though: learn to take short breaks as through fire and you are being subjected to what necessary to be discreet about it or it could blow this constant hard work may drain your energies. could be simply called a purification ritual. up in your face. Scorpio: Pisces: Cancer: Your life becomes expansive and extravagant. Different pressures are at play now. New vistas Ganesha urges caution in matters of the There will be many expenses, meetings and will beckon and there will be meetings and heart. This is also a time for the good life - travel. You will be reaching out to as many people prolonged travel. You may also make contact with family outings, picnics, get-togethers. as possible. There will be progress but it will also old associates from a long time ago and there Relationships will be of utmost importance and take its toll. There is growth in your career but could be many fun-filled moments. Family there will be many new realisations from them. along with it there are also many distracting members will also take your time and it will all be I repeat that romantic liaisons, engagements, trifles. You will be making many investments and pleasurable. Your mind will, thankfully, be weddings, strengthening bonds with your loved will be studying the stock market, mutual funds, diverted from the mundane chores of work and ones, be it your lover, your children, or even fixed deposits and other monetary instruments. home. your extended family - will hold centre stage.

MAY 28TH: This is the time you will get MAY 30TH: The day may start off in a JUNE 1ST: In the beginning you will have Birthday Horoscope to reap the benefits of your efforts. confusing or jarring way, but a you get a brightening relationships, especially on May 27 - June 2, 2019 Communal groups and friends provide further into it, reason and logic overtake the job, where you might find yourself like-minded allies to reach your aims. thinking and solid plans get set into spending more time and making better motion. Look for warm appreciation mutual beneficial alliances. MAY 27TH: Ganesha says you have a lot MAY 29TH: Someone, or someone's tonight. of power today, but using it in the wrong opinions, rub you the wrong way, or vice JUNE 2ND: A decision or declaration, or way, to dominate others, will bring versa, and it could lead to a bitter MAY 31ST: You're usually all business, unexpected visitor, can shake things up confrontational feedback. If a secret is standoff or inner feelings of doubt and but, today, you might have trouble across your home-work divide. This revealed, expect someone to undermine worry. Relationships, too, show signs of finding that ambitious edge. Maybe news or change can feel unexpected and or power-struggle. instability. someone you're partnered with can step unstable, or perhaps be just the right in and rev up both your engines. liberator. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 SPIRITUALITY 29 MOKSHA OR LIBERATION oksha is the most popular word used in Hinduism to denote the final or Mthe ultimate liberation. It is not only the highest goal of all spiritual paths and practices but also the highest state (parandhama) to which a mortal being (jiva) can ascend. Other Sanskrit words which are used to describe it are Mukti, Kaivalya, Laya, Moksha, Nirvana, Sayujya, Jnanodaya, Siddhi and Samadhi. Liberation is not the freedom of the mind or body but freedom of the soul. It is also its natural state (sahaja). In liberation the soul does not gain anything or lose anything, nor does it undergo any transformation. It simply returns to its natural and original state and shines in its own light when the impurities of the mind and body that surround it are completely dissolved. According to Hinduism, neither dying nor going to heaven constitute true liberation. Death is a simple release from the body but not from the hold of Nature. Upon death, a soul may wander upon earth, temporarily become stuck in the middle planes or in one of the heavens, or attain liberation. We have many heavens and hells. We have the ancestral heaven, Indra’s heaven, Brahma’s heaven, Vishnu’s heaven, Shiva’s heaven, and the highest, immoral heaven of Brahman. Then, according to some accounts we have a series of seven bright worlds above the earth and seven dark worlds below the earth. Our Puranas also speak of Yamalok (underworld), to which sinners go upon death where they face extreme suffering and cleansing before taking another birth. They also speak of body, the overcoming of duality, delusion and state. Upon discarding their mortal bodies, several lives or over two or more cycles of several other worlds , and worlds (trsankus) egoism and achieving oneness with the Self or they ascend to the highest heaven from where creation. Others may become stuck in the that cannot be categorized as a heaven or a Brahman. Sometimes, words such as self- they will never return. However, it does not higher or lower worlds for a long time. For hell. realization, awakening, enlightenment, happen instantly.It takes several births and a the souls, life on earth is a perilous existence People may go to any of them upon their salvation, etc., are also used to denote disciplined and organized effort by the souls during which they face the prospect of death according to their deeds and devotion. liberation. to regain their freedom and return to their prolonged bondage, pain and suffering, Those who worship Vishnu and Shiva and The concept of liberation is unique to the original state. From the scriptures we can while their chances of attaining liberation attain liberation go to their respective religious and renunciant traditions of India. discern a few important stages in the journey are excruciatingly limited. heavens namely Vaikuntah and Kailasa. You do not hear about it in other religions, of liberation. It begins with the realization Who can pursue liberation? Devotees of both gods, who worship them as although they may refer to the possibility of that one is not the mind and body, but an the Lords of the universe, claim them to be the an eternal life earned by the grace of God or eternal Self and culminates in the Liberation is the chief aim of all human highest worlds, just as the world of Brahman an allegiance to a particular faith. Hinduism experience of that State. It is facilitated by beings. It is not only an essential purpose of which is located in the Sun. They believe that does not believe that anyone can ascend to the physical and mental purity, mental stability, human life (purushartha, ) but also the those who enter them will not return to take immortal heaven with a physical body or an discernment, faith, contemplative practices, highest of all aims (paramartha), which can birth again. According to Srimad Bhagavatam ethereal body. Only pure souls can go there, and absorption of the mind in the Self or in be pursued by both young and old and men (10.14.21), the world of Vaikuntah is infinite. which are godlike in every aspect. For that, God. and women. The Vedas recommend it for There are innumerable Vaikuntahs. None can they have to be completely pure and free from The journey of souls from one birth to both householders and renunciants. fathom their length and breadth. all forms of impurity, materiality, duality and another is known as transmigration of Householders have to pursue it as a part of The Vedas state that those who engage in delusion. souls. Their final and permanent release their obligatory duties, which are ordained righteous actions but have not attained final The concept of Moksha is also difficult to from the cycle of births and deaths is by God and which are meant for the order liberation, go to the ancestral world (pitr-lok) understand, unless one is very familiar with referred to as the state of liberation. Karma and regularity of the world and the upon departing from here. They leave the related terms such as bondage, , plays an important role in it. Depending upholding of Dharma. Renunciants have to mortal world with their subtle, casual bodies attachments, karma, binding actions and upon their potential to achieve liberation, pursue it as a part of their vows and and stay there until their karmas are liberating actions, yoga, maya or souls are of different kinds. For example, according to the path or the teacher tradition exhausted. Life in the ancestral world is better concealment, moha or delusion, anava or some souls are forever free and do not they follow. In both cases, devotees have to than the earthly life. However, it not the final egoism and prakriti or nature. They refer to require liberation. Some never attain practice renunciation, detachment, restraint destiny of human souls, nor is it an ideal various forces or obstacles which keep the liberation because they are meant to inhabit of the mind and senses, virtue and purity. solution to lasting peace because it does not soul bound to the earth as a part of God’s the lower worlds. Some may attain it over Source: hinduwebsite.com liberate the souls from the cycle of deaths and creation to ensure the order and regularity rebirths. Those who go there return again to of the worlds. Souls cannot easily escape PAGE SPONSORED BY take another birth and continue their from the mortal life. It is God’s will and existence upon earth. They will keep Nature’s design to keep them bound, so that ARISH K. SAHANI repeating this cycle birth after birth, until creation can progress in an orderly manner they are completely free from karma. as ordained. Serving Since 1972 Therefore, the Upanishads caution people not According to Hindu theories of creation, Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs to become too involved with the world or with souls become bound when they come under rites and rituals, since they lead to the the deluding influence of Nature. She keeps Arish K Sahani (Father) ancestral world rather than to the immortal them bound through its instruments of heaven. delusion, duality, desires, attachments, Shiv Sahani (Son) Liberation is achieved only when one egoism and ignorance. They attain liberation renounces desires and attachments and when they are completely free from them, Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) engages the mind in spiritual practice by removing all traces of materiality and 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 stabilizing it in the contemplation of God to impurities which accumulate around them attain oneness with him or become dissolved like a cloud. When the individual souls [email protected] in him. Thus, in Hinduism liberation means become aware of their eternal and the deliverance of individual souls (atman) indestructible nature and transcend the “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” from Samsara or the cycle of births and limitations which are imposed upon them by deaths. It is a complex, transformative process Nature through yoga or self-transformation, “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” which requires the cleansing of the mind and they gain freedom and return to their divine “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 ADVERTISEMENTS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 CLASSIFIEDS 31

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contd from page 1 way to the Supreme Court. Order the City's commitment to being a welcoming and Trump declined to reveal his tax returns during the 2016 inclusive city for all." A Historic Win for BJP: Modi... presidential election, claiming he was under audit. "Community and ethnic media outlets are vital to and that he will take all together in building a stronger Political candidates aren't required to disclose their tax ensuring the rich diversity of New York City's media nation- a reassurance to the fearing minorities who have returns, though traditionally all candidates do. landscape," said Anne del Castillo, Commissioner of the been uneasy because of the hardliners in BJP openly Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's fight to stop the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. "We are speaking in favor of Hindutva and a Hindu nation. release of his financial records is on the fast track for a key proud to be a part of the City's efforts to support these Mr. Modi said the mandate laid the foundation for the court decision after a three-judge appellate panel agreed critical resources by facilitating increased advertising 21st century India, where there would be only two castes. Thursday to hear oral arguments later this summer, revenue and visibility for local print and digital outlets." "The first of these castes would be the poor, and the second according to a May 23 Politico report. "City government best serves all New Yorkers when it those who want to fight poverty," he said.The emergence of In a two-page order, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' includes all New Yorkers," said Lisette Camilo, these two castes in this election was the reason for the judges scheduled oral arguments for July 12 in the case Commissioner of the NYC Department of Citywide defeat of parties that espoused casteism. In an that pits the president's attorneys against House Administrative Services. "Community and ethnic media impassioned speech, he said that in his second term, he Democrats, who issued a subpoena to the accounting firm outlets play a special role in giving voice to everyone in our wanted to make three vows to the people. "My first vow is Mazars USA for eight years of Trump's financial records. diverse city. The executive order announced today will that I will not do anything out of ill-will or bad intentions. The court date will come several weeks after a lower court make sure City government is reaching the people it I could make mistakes but never do anything out of malice. rejected the president's attempts to block the subpoena, serves, both in the neighborhoods they live and in the My second vow is that I shall never do anything for myself arguing that the request was politically motivated. languages they speak." "This executive order will increase in order to garner profit for myself, and my third vow is Trump's lawyers immediately appealed the ruling, and the fairness and accountability,and the Office of Operations is that every minute of my life and myself I shall devote to president called the opinion "ridiculous" and "totally proud to support and coordinate this ongoing work with the country.Whenever you want to evaluate me, you must wrong," and noted Judge Amit Mehta was an appointee of Immigrant Affairs and our agency partners," said Jeff do so on these parameters," he said. President Barack Obama. Thamkittikasem, Director of the Mayor's Office of Mr. Modi thanked "130 crore" people of India for their In the next round of legal sparring, Trump will go before Operations. faith in Bharatiya Janata Party and for handing down a a panel of judges that includes another Obama appointee, Agency representatives that are responsible for historic mandate. He said it was their victory; it was the Patricia Millett, as well David Tatel, a Bill Clinton purchasing print and digital publication advertisements victory of the common people of India. "It is not Modi's appointee, and Neomi Rao, who joined the D.C. Circuit in will be required to participate in annual trainings held by victory. It is the victory of honest people, of youth, of March as a Trump appointee. the Mayor's Office of Operations and the Mayor's Office of mothers, of hardworking farmers, of honest middle-class Under the order approved Thursday,Trump's first round Immigrant Affairs. Beginning in fiscal year 2020 and for people who paid taxes. He said he dedicated the BJP of legal briefs spelling out its arguments are due June 10, every fiscal year thereafter, agencies will submit a year- victory to the people of India. followed by a response from lawyers for the House end data report to the Mayor's Office of Operations committee and Mazars by July 1. A final reply brief from regarding the agency's annual print and digital Wells Fargo, TD Bank turn over... the Trump attorneys is due July 9. publication advertising spending. Data on each agency's NBC News first reported that Wells Fargo turned over Democrats have said they will suspend the deadlines in annual print and digital publication advertising will be a few thousand documents to the committee, and TD their subpoena for production of the Trump financial made available to the public through the Open Data portal Bank provided a handful. The banks are two of the nine documents while the president's appeal works its way at the beginning of each fiscal year beginning in Fiscal financial institutions with which congressional through the courts. Mazars, meantime, has said it will still Year 2021. Senator James Sanders Jr. said, "This is an Democrats are seeking cooperation. The push has led to keep working to collect and prepare the documents but important step in ensuring that more New Yorkers of all an escalating legal battle on multiple fronts. won't turn over any until the judges' render an opinion. ethnic backgrounds receive information about the city's On Wednesday, May 22, a federal judge in New York The panel's focus has been on trying to corroborate claims many resources and services. It is also a good way to ruled that two other banks, Deutsche Bank and Capitol made by Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen, support these diverse media outlets so they can continue to One, were required to comply with congressional who earlier this year gave the committee documents grow and report the news that is most essential to the subpoenas seeking access to Trump's financial records. purporting to show Trump artificially inflated and deflated demographics of their particular audience." The House Financial Services Committee and the the value of his assets for his personal financial benefit. "Smaller-scale media outlets play an integral role in House Intelligence Committee both have requested the (Source: FOX News / Politico / News Agencies) Queens-the most diverse borough-and throughout the documents from Deutsche Bank and Capitol One in entire city," said Senator Leroy Comrie. "Immigrant their investigations of possible "foreign influence in the Mayor de Blasio Directs Ad... communities, non-English speakers, low income U.S. political process." the City has increased its advertisement spending in communities, and others that rely on these community- "We remain committed to providing appropriate community and ethnic media by over 220 percent from specific and ethnic publications will gain greater exposure information to all authorized investigations and will abide $850,000 in FY13 to $2.74 million in FY18. New York City to critical information from our city government because by a court order regarding such investigations," Deutsche is the most diverse city in the country with New Yorkers of this executive order. Our city's strength lies in our Bank said in a statement to Fox News after the ruling. speaking over 200 languages. Community and ethnic diversity." "Many New Yorkers rely on ethnic media for Meanwhile, the House Ways and Means Committee is media provides an important way for the City to connect their news. I support the Mayor's effort to publish city seeking the president's tax returns and has issued with all residents and ensure services reach all advertising in non-English media outlets. More people will subpoenas for the files. Treasury Secretary Steven communities. This executive order is part of the de Blasio be reached and become better aware of government Mnuchin said he would not comply with the subpoena for Administration's plan to provide equal access to City actions and services. This will improve the quality of life the president's tax returns last week, but this week, a services to all communities citywide, and strengthening and delivery of services in many neighborhoods," said confidential draft IRS memo was revealed calling the its commitment to community and ethnic media. "We can't Assistant Speaker Felix W.Ortiz. disclosure "mandatory" unless the president asserts be the fairest big city in America if only some people know "A free, independent press is essential for democracy. I executive privilege over the financial documents. how to receive city services," said Mayor de Blasio. commend Mayor de Blasio's initiative that will increase The Washington Post first reported on the 10-page "Community and ethnic media outlets are critical for transparency, promote local media outlets, and support memo, which does not mention Trump by name, but delivering news across the city. This Executive Order will small businesses which are the backbone of our appears to add a new level of pressure to the White House. help us reach more New Yorkers, ensuring that more communities," said Assembly Member Rebecca A. Mnuchin, though, has maintained that the Democrats' people can benefit from all the City has to offer." Seawright. The Mayor's Director of Community and requests for Trump's tax returns "lacks a legitimate "The City is further enshrining our commitment to Ethnic Media will develop and maintain a list of legislative purpose" and said his department will not reaching all New Yorkers-including through the media community and ethnic media outlets from which city "disclose the requested returns and return information." they read-no matter the languages they speak," said Bitta agencies will select outlets for advertising. The list can be The IRS on Wednesday,May 22, pushed back on that report, Mostofi, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of found here. According to the U.S. Census population stating the memo does not represent an official position for Immigrant Affairs. 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Built during the rule of the King Singge Namgyal, Hemis is one of the largest and most popular monasteries in Ladakh. This is also one of the wealthiest Buddhist monasteries in Leh and Tibet and shares its origin with - an Indian Buddhist who attained enlightenment here. This is one of the most charming Buddhist monasteries in Leh Ladakh, managed and run by the Drukpa sect of . Hemis monastery in Ladakh boasts of a spectacular huge drum. copper statue of Buddha and beautiful Owing to the breathtaking location, this one paintings, Stupas, articles, and amazing of the famous monasteries in Ladakh offers depicting various aspects of solemn serenity and inner peace. Buddhist culture. Key attractions of : Key attractions of Hemis Monastery: 12m Festival of Scapegoat or Dosmoche festival, long Thanka- which is largest in Ladakh and mask dance during the festival, and Jampa the Hemis Festival – celebrated during June- Buddha statue. One must also experience the July. Dedicated to Lord , the Morning Prayer ceremony held there. festival is best known for masked dance How to reach Diskit Monastery: It is 150 km performances. north of Leh in the Nubra Valley and takes How to reach Hemis Monastery: It is 40 km about 4 and a half hours via Khardung La southeast of Leh and takes about 1½ hours by road in privately hired vehicles. The roads are a private cab. Taxis coming via Srinagar-Leh dusty and bumpy and the drive is quite highway to Leh can be extended up to Hemis. challenging. Traveling 122 km east of the Hemis will present you with the surreal view of Pangong Tso lake, one of the most exciting things to Likir Monastery, popular as Likir visit in Ladakh! was founded by Duwang Chosje in the 14th century. According to Buddhist Thiksey Monastery mythology,this is the first construction by the Resembling the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibetan . The museum located inside Tibet, Thiksey is one of the beautiful the monastery showcases a wide array of Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh. Snuggled at Tibetan artifacts and relics. an altitude of 11,800 feet, this monastery is KEY ATTRACTIONS OF LIKIR looked after by the people of Yellow Hat MONASTERY: Likir Dosmoche Festival- on (Gelugpa) sect. It comprises a 12-storey the 12th month of and building complex and houses more than 500 preaching of Pratimoksha disciplines monks. Thiksey monastery in Ladakh has a How to reach Likir Monastery: Located 53 large and precious collection of Buddhist km west of Leh in the Likir village in the books, journals, statues, scripts, stupas, Indus Valley. Along with taxis, many buses swords, and paintings. travel between Leh and Likir from 5 in the Thiksey is one of the monasteries to stay in morning to 3 in the afternoon. ladakh if you wish to spend some time in peace and tranquil. Spituk Monastery Key attractions of Thiksey Monastery: 49 Spituk Monastery was founded by Od-Ide in ft statue of Maitreya Buddha- largest in entire the 11th century.Today it is home to a hundred Ladakh and Dukhang Karmo – a huge long monks. Spituk has three-chapels namely Stok, assembly hall Sankar and Saboo and consists of ancient How to reach Thiksey Monastery: It is 19 memorials, idols, frescoes, statues and km from Leh and can be reached by a private religious scriptures. cab. Frequent bus service is available during Key attractions of Spituk Monastery: A festivals and other times. These buses ply temple dedicated to Vajrabhairava , Located on the left bank of Indus River and chorten with Buddha picture and paintings of once a day in the morning. which accessible to visitors only during perched on a hill, Stakna monastery in Leh , Tshong-san-Gompa, and Padma Gustor Festival and sacred idol of Amitayus. Ladakh offers amazing and jaw-dropping Sambhava. Diskit Monastery How to reach Spituk Monastery: 11 km views of the Indus valley. How to reach Stakna Monastery: 25 km There are many Ladakh monasteries to stay from the main town of Leh and 3.4 km from Stakna is a Buddhist monastery in Ladakh from Leh by the banks of Indus River, Stakna at and the next is one of the best among them. Leh Airport, it is located in Spituk village. which houses numerous paintings, idols, and can be reached by boarding a local bus. Located in the beautiful Nubra Valley– Diskit You can take a private cab from Leh or any of Buddhist scriptures, and has many sister Services are available on daily basis starting is one of the most beautiful and the oldest the locally available conveyance. monasteries like in Zanskar-Bardan, early morning. Alchi Choskor Monastery is a Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh, founded in Stakrimo, and Sani. branch of Likir raised by Lotsawa Rinchen 14th century by Changzem Tsera Zangpo. It Stakna Monastery Key attractions of Stakna Monastery: Zangpo. It is one of the largest and most belongs to the Gelugpa sect (Yellow Hat) of Stakna- locally known as Tiger’s Nose is a Statue of Arya Avaloketesvara, Dukhang reputed monasteries of Ladakh. Its complex and has various Buddha small and serene monastery, founded during Assembly Hall with paintings of Sakyamuni, comprises of three sections- Dukhang, Sum- statues, images of other guardian Gods, and a the reign of King Jamyang Namgyal in 1580. Tsephakmad, and Amchi, silver gilded tsek, and the temple of Manjushri. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 scores hundred Dhoni best suited at No 5 for for Hampshire on County debut India, says

NEW DELHI (TIP): India need to space out their experienced batsmen at the World Cup in England and veteran MS Dhoni is best suited at number five, according to great Sachin Tendulkar. Skipper joins openers and to complete India’s stable top three while all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to bat at number four in the earlier games. Having Dhoni, whose 341 ODI appearances makes him the most NEWPORT (TIP): India’s Test vice- Ajinkya experienced player at this year’s World Rahane had a memorable English County debut, scoring a Cup, at number five would ensure the hundred for Hampshire against Nottinghamshire in a former India captain could nudge along Division One game in Newport Wednesday. before exploding in the final overs, Rahane thus became the third Indian to score a hundred believes Tendulkar. on county debut after , for Sussex against “My personal opinion is Dhoni should Worcestershire and for Essex against be batting (at) five,” Tendulkar, part of Nottinghamshire. the Dhoni-led squad who won the 2011 Rahane, who had scored just 10 in the first innings, struck World Cup on home soil, told a patient 119 off 260 balls, hit 14 boundaries and shared a 257- ESPNcricinfo. equipped to do that.” put pressure on the legspinner or for run stand for the third with Sam Northeast, who was “I still don’t know what the team Dhawan is the lone left-hander in that matter any bowler.” unbeaten on 131 at tea on the third day. combination would be, but if you are India’s strong batting lineup and England’s home series against Rahane came in at No 3 in the fifth over of the innings and going Rohit and Shikhar as openers, to Tendulkar said the opener must bat deep Pakistan has convinced Tendulkar that was dismissed by off-spinner Matthew Carter at the stroke Virat at No. 3 and whoever at No. 4 then into the matches to help dominate the it would be a high-scoring World Cup of tea in the 70th over. Dhoni could be No. 5. Then Hardik bowlers, especially the leg-spinners. played on flat tracks and with two new In between, he saw off England seamer Stuart Broad’s Pandya, an explosive player, follows “A left-right combination always helps balls which negate reverse swing. testing first spell and showed a lot of patience waiting for them. because that means the bowler has to “I believe if you have quality spinners the loose deliveries at the Newport ground.In fact, Rahane “That way the experienced batsmen adjust his line every now and then and to bowl in the middle overs they would reached his hundred with a cover drive off Carter that are well spaced out and Dhoni can the (bowling) captain has also to keep end up picking . fetched him two runs. The celebration was muted. This was stretch the game towards the end where thinking,” said Tendulkar, who remains “It is all about bowling in his 30th first-class hundred. he himself can be explosive along with the only cricketer with 100 international partnerships - if quality bowlers could Apart from Rahane, and Hardik. centuries against his name. bowl in tandem and create pressure on will also be playing in the Division “From No 5-8 you are looking at “And if there is a partnership the job the batting line-up, that is one way of One of the Championship for Yorkshire and finishers, who stay till the end and soak becomes even more tougher. So, yes, it is countering all these factors (that) I feel Nottinghamshire respectively.The BCCI wants the Test in that pressure. I feel we are well important for a left-hander to be there to are not in favour of the bowlers.” specialists to have enough game time before they embark on tour of West Indies, where they will play two Tests as a part of World Test Championship. Source: PTI WORLD CUP WARM-UP: AUSTRALIA CRUSH PROTEAS CAN SPOIL TEAM WEST INDIES BY SEVEN WICKETS INDIA’S PARTY IN OPENER

LONDON (TIP): Australia’s Steve NEW DELHI (TIP): The Indian cricket team will look to Smith was back in the groove on get off to a flier when they lock horns against South Africa Wednesday with 76 on his return to in their blockbuster ICC World Cup 2019 opener at the Rose cricket in England, but team-mate Bowl in Southampton on June 5. All 10 teams are scheduled Usman Khawaja suffered an injury to play against each other in the group stage before the scare during the unofficial World Cup tournament moves into the semi-finals. warm-up match against the West Number two ranked Team India will open their campaign Indies. against third ranked South Africa, who will come into this Smith and David Warner returned to clash after featuring in the tournament opener against hosts international duty earlier this month England on May 30. after completing one-year international Despite being better placed in the ICC ODI Rankings, bans for their roles in a ball-tampering complacency will be India’s biggest enemy against South scandal in South Africa. Africa as record suggests India haven’t done well against the Both top-order batsmen took part in Proteas in previous World Cups. three warm-up matches at home to a Of all the teams that are taking part in the tournament, New Zealand XI, but Wednesday’s India’s win/loss record is the worst against South Africa. hastily arranged match in The two teams have clashed four times in the showpiece Southampton was their first in England event previously, with India coming out victorious in just since completing their suspensions. one. Wednesday’s match saw Smith lead The ‘Men in Blue’ have performed admirably with the bat the way as he guided Australia to a against their African rivals, however, with the bowl they modest target of 230 in a seven-wicket have struggled immensely. In four matches, the Indian win for the reigning world champions. batsmen have scored 971 runs at a healthy strike-rate of But there were two concerning almost 90. moments for the Aussies, whose World Batting first, West Indies scored 229 in 49.2 overs after being reduced to 104 for 6 at But the Indian bowlers cannot boast of the same as they one stage. Cup campaign starts against have leaked runs at an economy rate of 5.34, which is the Afghanistan in Bristol on June 1. highest in comparison to the others. To make matters worse, Khawaja lasted just two overs before to the wicket-keeper. the World Cup and a subsequent Ashes out of 40 wickets up for grabs, Indian bowlers have scalped he was struck on the jaw by an Andre Earlier, and Carlos series, concerns have been expressed only 22 wickets at a meagre average of 40. Russell bouncer and retired hurt Brathwaite made fifties for the West over possible barracking that Smith The two-time World Cup winner, however, will take heart following on-field treatment. Indies. and Warner might receive from from the fact that they have enjoyed a good run of form He was later sent to hospital for a The lack of advance notice meant partisan crowds. against the Proteas after the 2015 World Cup. Post the multi- precautionary X-ray. there were only a handful of spectators That was not an issue on Wednesday - national event Down Under, India have beaten South Africa Warner, who replaced Khawaja at the watching a match played on the - although they could get a more hostile eight times in 12 outings. crease, had made just 12 when was Nursery Ground at Hampshire’s reception when Australia play England If the ‘Blue Brigade’ are to get off to a winning start in the undone by a fearsome bouncer from headquarters. in a World Cup warm-up in tournament, they will have to forget about the past and start Oshane Thomas that he could only fend With Australia in England for both Southampton on Saturday. afresh against their bogey team in Southampton. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019 ADVERTISEMENT 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 36 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019