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America 'We can and will overcome this UNITED against season of darkness', says Biden COVID-19 in his acceptance speech KEEP SAFE ● Follow CDC guidelines NEW YORK (TIP): ● Observe Social Distancing accepted his party's nomination for ● Wash Hands Frequently President Thursday, August 20, on the KEEP AMERICA SAFE final night of the all-virtual Democratic National Convention. Biden excoriated President and vowed that while he was accepting his party's nomination for COVID-19 president, he would work just as hard Worldwide for those who didn't support him. Update Page 32 "The current president has cloaked America in darkness for far too long. Too much anger, too much fear, too much division," the former vice Pandit cremated president said. "We can and will overcome this season of darkness." with state honors But his message was more hopeful than ominous. Drawing on his faith in American potential and his own personal experience overcoming :"I accept this nomination to be the president of the United States," said the former vice tragedy, Biden said the country was president. He spoke fromthe virtual convention from Delaware, capping off a decadeslong quest contd on Page 2 to represent his party

Obama's rare rebuke of Independence Day of Trump provokes President's hackles Wife Madhura celebrated across USA Jasraj, daughter Durga Jasraj and Indian Embassy in Washington DC Celebrates India's 74th Independence Day son Shaarang Dev mourn near the mortal remains of late classical singer and The 74th Pandit Jasraj, in Independence Day , on Thursday, August 20, 2020 of India was Photo / courtesy PTI celebrated in Washington D.C. with a flag-hoisting "Donald Trump hasn't grown into the job MUMBAI / NEW YORK (TIP): because he can't", former US president Indian classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj ceremony on 15 August 2020 at the said at the Democratic was on Thursday cremated with state India House where Convention - CNN Screen Shot honors in the presence of his family Ambassador members and close friends. Taranjit Singh WASHINGTON (TIP): As Barack The 90-year-old music doyen, who Sandhu addressed Obama tore into US President Donald belonged to the Mewati , the guests virtually Trump at the Democratic National passed away on Monday following a Convention, his successor hit back cardiac arrest at his home in New WASHINGTON DC (TIP): The 74th Independence Day of India was celebrated in with a barrage of angry tweets, saying Jersey, America. He was in the US Washington D.C. with a flag-hoisting ceremony on 15 August 2020 at the India House. the former president spied on his when the coronavirus-forced lockdown Members of the Indian community joined the celebrations in large numbers virtually campaign and got caught. contd on page 12 through digital platforms in view of local public health guidelines. contd on Page 13 Trump went live with his tweeting as Obama and Indian-origin Senator delivered their speeches at the 2020 Democratic Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon arrested, charged with fraud National Convention on Wednesday. Allegedly defrauded donors in connection with an online crowdfunding "HE SPIED ON MY CAMPAIGN, campaign 'We Build the Wall' AND GOT CAUGHT!" Trump said in an all-cap tweet. Released on $5M bond, to appear in court next on August 31 Trump was referring to the charges NEW YORK (TIP): US President Donald Shea, 49, of Colorado, Acting United States that his campaign was being spied on Trump's former top adviser Stephen Bannon Attorney for the Southern District of New in 2016. As Obama asked Americans to was arrested on Thursday and charged for his York Audrey Strauss said on Thursday, vote for Joe Bide, the presidential role in defrauding thousands of donors in August 20. nominee of the Democratic Party, connection with an online crowdfunding Bannon, who was arrested off the coast of Trump fired another tweet in caps. campaign known as 'We Build the Wall' that Connecticut shortly after 7 a.. Thursday, "WHY DID HE REFUSE TO Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon raised more than USD 25 million. August 20, on a 150-foot yacht belonging to an ENDORSE SLOW JOE UNTIL IT WAS charged with million-dollar fraud in Bannon, 66, was charged in an indictment exiled Chinese billionaire, pleaded not guilty ALL OVER, AND EVEN THEN WAS border wall fundraising scheme along with Brian Kolfage, 38, an Air Force at his afternoon arraignment via video VERY LATE? WHY DID HE TRY TO Photo / Courtesy Thibault veteran from Florida, Andrew Badolato, 56, a conference. GET HIM NOT TO RUN?" he asked. Camus/AP financier also from Florida and Timothy contd on page 12 contd on page 2 THE INDIAN PANORAMA TURN PAGE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 02

contd from page 1 demonstrate the breadth of his coalition for a second 'We can and will overcome this season of darkness... consecutive night, this time blending support from his party's ready to meet its challenges and do great things. elders and fresher faces to make the case that he has the PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: "While I'll be a Democratic candidate, I'll be an American experience and energy to repair chaos that Trump has created Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja President," Biden said. "I will draw on the best of us, not the at home and abroad. : worst. I will be an ally of the light, not the darkness." Former president and former secretary of state Chitagam Saluja The former vice president spoke live to a nearly empty John Kerry-and former Republican secretary of state Colin darkened room near his home in Wilmington, Delaware. CHIEF EDITOR: Powell-were among the heavy hitters on a schedule that Supporters in cars filled a parking lot outside to watch on large emphasized a simple theme: Leadership matters. Former Prof Indrajit S. Saluja screens. Protesters, supporting Trump, also were on hand. president Jimmy Carter, now 95, also made an appearance. CONSULTING EDITOR : Fireworks burst overhead after he concluded. "Donald Trump says we're leading the world. Well, we are the Deepak Dwidedi, Chairman, Biden said the nation is facing four crises simultaneously: only major industrial economy to have its unemployment rate Bhaskar Group, the coronavirus pandemic, the ensuing recession, renewed triple," Clinton said. "At a time like this, the Oval Office should ASSISTANT EDITOR: demands for racial justice and climate change. And he said that be a command center. Instead, it's a storm center. There's only Bidisha Roy while Trump has failed in every one of them, the country is up chaos." Tuesday's speaking programme underscored Biden's SPL. REPORTER UNO: to the challenges. challenge as he seeks to inspire a new generation of voters. H.S. Panaser "Our current president has failed in his most basic duty to While the Democratic leaders of yesteryear can point to GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: the nation - he's failed to protect us," Biden said. "And my experience and achievement, many of them are aging white fellow Americans, that is unforgivable." men. Biden formally captured his party's presidential Om Parkash Malik If Trump is reelected, Biden warned more people will die nomination on Tuesday night after being nominated by three DIRECTOR from the COVID-19 pandemic, more businesses will shutter and people, two Delaware lawmakers and 31-year-old African ADMINISTRATION: more working people will struggle, even if the wealthiest one American security guard who became a viral sensation after Gauri Beri percent get another tax break. blurting out "I love you" to Biden in a New York City elevator. CONTRIBUTING "He'll wake up every day believing the job is all about him, Delegates from across the country then pledged their PHOTOGRAPHERS: not about you," Biden said. support for Biden in a video montage that featured Democrats Baldev Singh / BJ Videos But Biden said that doesn't mean that hope is lost, even as so in places like 's Edmund Pettis Bridge, a beach in Gunjesh Desai / Masala Junction many have lost loved ones and livelihoods to the virus. Hawaii and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Jay Mandal, "Look, I understand it's hard to have hope right now," he said. In the opening of the convention's second night, a collection Mohammad Jaffer, "I know how it feels to lose someone you love. I know that deep of younger Democrats, including former Georgia lawmaker SnapsIndia black hole that opens up in your chest. That you feel your Stacey Abrams and New York Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mohammad Shahzad, whole being is sucked into it. I know how mean and cruel and were given a few minutes to shine. But overall, there was little Zia Khan, unfair life can be sometimes." room on Tuesday's program for the younger stars of the party's Nisha Rani "But I've learned two things," he continued. "First, your loved far-left wing. "In a democracy, we do not elect saviors. We cast Vaaho Photographers, ones may have left this Earth but they never leave your heart. our ballots for those who see our struggles and pledge to serve," Vijay Shah - Photo Journalist. They will always be with you. And second, I found the best way said Abrams, 46, who emerged as a national player during her CORRESPONDENTS : through pain and loss and grief is to find purpose." unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018 and was among those SACRAMENTO: "And we have a great purpose as a nation: To open the doors considered to be Biden's running mate. Parminder S. Aujla of opportunity to all Americans. To save our democracy. To be Biden is fighting unprecedented logistical challenges to NEW YORK : a light to the world once again," he said. deliver his message during an all-virtual convention this week Chitagam The final night of the DNC program also featured video as the coronavirus epidemic continues to claim hundreds of appearances from Biden's family, including his son Hunter, American lives each day and wreaks havoc on the economy. FRESNO: who has struggled with addiction and is rarely seen in public. The former vice president was becoming his party's nominee Tarlochan Singh There was a moving tribute to his other son, Beau, who died of as a pre-recorded roll call vote from delegates in all 50 states DALLAS: a brain tumor in 2015. And a video of his granddaughters airs, and the four-day convention culminated on Thursday Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon attesting to his love of ice cream sometimes hidden from their when he accepted that nomination . His running mate, OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS grandmother. Sen Kamala Harris, becomes the first woman of LONDON Democrats also paid tribute to John Lewis, the civil rights color to accept a major party's vice-presidential nomination on Nirpal Singh Shergill leader and congressman who died last month, with Atlanta Wednesday, August 19. (Source: Agencies) Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms urging Americans to rise to his SPL CORRESPONDENT Obama's rare rebuke of Trump provokes... example. "Congressman Lewis would not be silenced. And DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: neither can we," she said. "We cannot wait for some other time, Obama stayed out of the 2020 primary race and did not Ashishpal Singh some other place, some other heroes. We must be the heroes of endorse until the race was all but over. CHANDIGARH: our generation." America is ready, Biden said, paraphrasing Trump continued with his tweets as Harris was delivering Manjit Sidhu Lewis, to "lay down the heavy burden of hate" and end her acceptance speech. LUDHIANA: systemic racism. "America's history tells us that it has been in "BUT DIDN'T SHE CALL HIM A RACIST??? DIDN'T SHE SAY A.S. Arora, our darkest moments that we've made our greatest progress. HE WAS INCOMPETENT???" the president said, referring to R.P.Sharma That we've found the light. And in this dark moment, I believe the criticism by Harris of Biden during the primaries. we are poised to make great progress again. That we can find At the start of the third day of the convention, Trump DALLAS BUREAU CHIEF & VP the light once more," he said. welcomed Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Lovllien Kaurr And in the struggle for racial justice, Biden highlighted his Clinton to the election campaign. 972-330-3139 vice-presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. "Welcome, Barack and Crooked Hillary. See you on the field [email protected] "Her story is the American story," he said. "She knows about of battle!" he tweeted. The Indian Panorama all the obstacles thrown in the way of so many in our country. The president also directed his ire at former first lady P.O. Box No. 190067, South Women, Black women, Black Americans, South Asian after she took the virtual stage on Monday Richmond Hill, NY 11419, Americans, immigrants, the left-out and left-behind." and accused her of being "over her head" after she encouraged Tel: 646-247-9458 "Are we ready? I believe we are," Biden said Thursday night. Americans to vote him out of office. Email: "This is the United States of America. And there has never Trump has repeatedly accused Obama of spying on his 2016 [email protected] been anything we've been unable to accomplish when we've campaign. Attorney General William Barr told Congress last done it together." "This is our moment, this is our mission," he year he believed "spying" did take place during a probe into added. "History will be able to say the end of this chapter of Russian meddling. Obama launched a scathing attack on his DISCLAIMER American darkness began tonight. This is a battle we will win." predecessor in his convention speech, saying: "Donald Trump Earlier, Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their hasn't grown into the job because he can't." "For close to four THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASSUMES 2020 presidential nominee on Tuesday, August 18 night, as years now, he's shown no interest in putting in the work; no NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CLAIMS MADE IN ADVERTISEMENTS. party officials and activists from across the nation gave the interest in finding common ground; no interest in using the WE ONLY SELL SPACE. VIEWS former vice president their overwhelming support during his awesome power of his office to help anyone but himself and his PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER party's all-virtual national convention. friends; no interest in treating the presidency as anything but ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND The moment marked a political high point for Biden, who one more reality show that he can use to get the attention he DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE had sought the presidency twice before and is now cemented as craves," he said. VIEWS OF THE NEWSPAPER. ALL the embodiment of Democrats' desperate desire to defeat Obama's remarks, live from at the Museum of the American RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. President Donald Trump this fall. Revolution in Philadelphia, were unusual and even REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IN The roll call of convention delegates formalized what has unprecedented in their criticism of a presidential successor. WRITING FROM THE INDIAN been clear for months since Biden took the lead in the primary Obama also used the speech to lay out the case for Biden and PANORAMA IS PROHIBITED. elections' chase for the nomination. It came as he worked to his running mate Harris. PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA NEW YORK FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 03 New York's COVID-19 NJ Governor Murphy Announces $37 Million in Hospitalizations Drop to Lowest Funding for Counties to Combat COVID-19 Number Since March 18 MOUNT OLIVE, NJ (TIP): Acting on a commitment to deliver relief to NEW YORK (TIP): New York communities who were not eligible for Governor Andrew M. Cuomo federal funding allocated through the announced August 20 that New CARES Act, Governor Phil Murphy on Aug York State's COVID-19 20 announced $37 million in support for 12 hospitalizations dropped to 518- additional counties to combat the COVID- the lowest number since March 19 pandemic. The funding will be made 18. Aug 19 infection rate of 0.74 available to counties in three separate percent marked the 13th straight tranches under one Memorandum of day with an infection rate below 1 Agreement. The 12 counties include: "Our state's continuing fight against COVID- percent. The number of COVID- Atlantic; Burlington; Cape May; NJ Governor Phil Murphy on Aug 20 announced $37 19 has taken tremendous hard work and 19 patients in ICUs dropped to Cumberland; Gloucester; Hunterdon; million in support for 12 additional counties to discipline from all New Yorkers, and we're combat the COVID-19 pandemic. - File photo seeing results', said Governor Cuomo 120, matching the state's previous Mercer; Morris; Salem; Somerset; Sussex; File photo low since March 16. The governor and Warren. These counties were also updated New Yorkers on the ineligible for Coronavirus Relief Funding for this purpose. state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. because their populations are below The final allotment is based on "Our state's continuing fight against COVID-19 has taken tremendous 500,000. population size, and each county will hard work and discipline from all New Yorkers, and we're seeing results-a "There is no denying that COVID-19 has receive funds from the CDC's new low for hospitalizations, 13 straight days of an infection rate below 1 placed an incredible amount of strain on Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for percent and a match of a previous low for patients in ICUs," Governor resources across all levels of government," the Prevention and Control of Emerging Cuomo said. "I want to commend New Yorkers for practicing the basic daily said Governor Murphy. "I've been clear Infectious Diseases to support ongoing behaviors-social distancing, washing hands and wearing masks-that make from day one of this crisis that we'll spare testing of vulnerable and high-risk an enormous difference in our capacity to slow the spread, save lives and no expense to protect the health and safety populations. Counties will receive this bring the state's infection rate from one of the nation's highest to one of its of New Jerseyans, and that requires us to funding only after submitting a testing lowest. But now isn't the time to get complacent, and local governments provide our communities with the support plan and gaining approval of that plan by must continue to enforce state guidance and New Yorkers must stay vigilant they need. Together, this funding will help the Department of Health. The sum total of in the face of a continuing crisis throughout this country and around the us save lives and emerge stronger as one this portion of funding is $17 million. world." New Jersey family." "No corner of our state has been Yesterday, the State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force visited The first portion of funding, immune from the pandemic as 1,230 establishments in New York City and Long Island and observed 3 approximately $15 million in total, communities across New Jersey bleed establishments that were not in compliance with state requirements. A provides counties with a reimbursement resources to combat COVID-19 and county breakdown of yesterday's observed violations is below: for COVID-19 related expenses to date. This maintain essential services, while ● Brooklyn - 1 money represents 25 percent of the county revenues continue to plummet due to the ● Manhattan - 2 cost share with FEMA paying the pandemic's economic fallout," said U.S. Today's data is summarized briefly below: remaining 75 percent, along with other Senator Bob Menendez. "While this eligible Coronavirus Relief Fund expenses. funding will help alleviate some of the ● Patient Hospitalization - 518 (-30) These funds will be made available to all 12 strain on local budgets, our towns, cities ● Patients Newly Admitted - 62 counties upon signing the MOU and upon and counties need more federal assistance ● Hospital Counties - 28 proper documentation of the expenditures. to address their growing needs. That's ● Number ICU - 120 (-11) were made available to all 12 counties upon why I am leading bipartisan legislation ● Number ICU with Intubation - 62 (+2) signing the MOU. that will deliver robust, direct and flexible ● Total Discharges - 74,406 (+78) The second portion of funding will help federal funding to every community in the ● Deaths - 5 counties stand up and maintain testing nation, regardless of its size, in any new ● Total Deaths - 25,275 sites. All 12 counties will receive $357,500 coronavirus stimulus package." Consul General Randhir Jaiswal Hoists Indian Tricolor to Celebrate India's 74th Independence Day at Times Square

"The celebration of India's Independence Day in the U.S. is a symbol of the strong relations between the U.S. and India", Consul General said NEW YORK (TIP): The Federation of commemorate India's 74th Independence Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state Day. It was the first time that such an area of New York, New Jersey and event was held at the crossroads of the Connecticut (FIA Tristate), created world. Chants of "Vande Matarm" and history on August 15, 2020 by organizing "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," reverberated Consul General of India Randhir Jaiswal hoisted the Indian National Flag at Times Square, the unfurling of the Indian tricolor for through Times Square as attendees stood August 15. Seen in the picture, besides others are Mrs. Abha Jaiswal, Deputy Consul General the first time ever at the iconic Times witness to a historic moment. Shatrughna Sinha organizers and guests Square in New York City, to contd on Page 6 THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 04 Indian Origin Man gets Life Imprisonment for Indian Origin Doctor in UK Wins Murder and Rapes in UK Royal Academy Award for Aman Vyas, 36, was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court Transformative Work during Pandemic on Thursday, 20 August, to LONDON (TIP): Dr Solanki, an life in prison Indian-origin physician is among 19 winners of the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering President's Special Awards LONDON (TIP): An Indian origin for Pandemic Service for exceptional man has been sentenced in UK for engineering achievements in tackling carrying out a "horrific" series of COVID-19 throughout the UK. rapes that culminated in murder. During the early stages of the UK's Aman Vyas, 36, (19.08.84) of no fixed COVID-19 lockdown, two things were address was sentenced at Croydon obvious: the NHS needed more support Crown Court on Thursday, 20 August, and the public wanted to help. As to life in prison. everyone was required to stay indoors as He was recommended to serve 37 isolation requirements intensified, it years, less time already served in became clear this goodwill needed to be custody, both in England and in India, channeled digitally. Dr Ravi Solanki and Raymond Siems, volunteers for the charity HEROES. In less than two days, making his time to serve from Dr Pimenta's idea for HEROES, the their team turned an idea into a platform with genuine impact: creating a secure website to provide much-needed support for frontline NHS workers sentencing as 34 years 312 days. NHS charity founded by and for NHS He was also sentenced as follows: workers, was quickly supported by of the public to NHS-approved COVID-19 made directly to their bank account with former premiership footballer Joe Cole, information, crucial at a time when notifications sent to their NHS email ● For grievous bodily harm with and the race to build a secure and fully misinformation was spreading rapidly. address. intent: 14 years; functioning website was live before it The duo then worked alongside Evan Solanki and Siems built the website ● For the rape of a woman: 16 years was talked about on primetime TV. Martin and Wilson Griffiths to make the using GatsbyJS, Netlify, Firebase and and five months; Ravi Solanki, a physician working on platform more sophisticated and introduced a content management ● For the rape of a second woman: neurodegenerative diseases, and efficient, ensuring it could enable system so that non-engineers within the 18-and-a-half years; Raymond Siems, an engineer working in funding, provide counselling and leadership team could more easily ● For the rape of a third woman: 18- machine learning, volunteered to fulfil wellbeing services, childcare support update content with resources ranging and-a-half years; this need. They started building and sustainable PPE to NHS workers. from mental health resources to ● For the rape of Michelle: 18-and-a- www.helpthemhelpus.co.uk only 36 This included building secure end-to-end ambassador announcements. They also half years. hours before Cole appeared on Good infrastructure to allow NHS workers to partnered with low-cost payment All these sentences are to run Morning Britain to promote the newly apply for and receive financial relief processor Banked to allow members of concurrent with the sentence for launched charity.The website included a grants digitally.Staff can now submit an the public to make donations without murder. crowdfunding page and resources for application through the HEROES paying administration fees to other (Read full story at NHS staff as well as directing members website and, if approved, payments are platforms. www.theindianpanorama.news) Indian-Origin Driver hit Indian Americans led Virtual prayer and meditation session with another 33 charges in Melbourne held for Hindu delegates at Democratic convention MELBOURNE (TIP): A 47-year- WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian Americans led ongoing old Indian-origin truck driver, who Democratic National Convention on Wednesday organized a was allegedly involved in a crash virtual prayer and meditation session for Hindu delegates and that killed four police officers in members attending the four-day event. Australia, has been charged with 33 The session was led by Anurima Bhargava, vice chair, US additional offences including drug Commission on International Religious Freedom, Harini trafficking. Krishnan, Indian classical vocalist and South Asians For Biden Mohinder Singh has been accused state director, Neel Gonuguntla, South Asians For Biden state of killing four police officers - director and community leader, and Ajay Tejasvi, AAPI Faith Lynette Taylor, Kevin King, Glen Leadership Council and Art of Living instructor. Humphris and Josh Prestney - on a Murali Balaji, South Asians For Biden communication team Melbourne highway on April 22 this and community leader, and Ajay Bhutoria, AAPI Leadership year. Council For Biden and National Finance Committee member, He was earlier charged with four also led the prayer session. counts of culpable driving causing "The DNC's inclusion and recognition of Hindus at the death. The four officers were convention is particularly meaningful on the day that Senator standing in the emergency lane of Kamala Harris -- who has Indian heritage -- accepts her Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate the Eastern Freeway at Kew suburb nomination as vice presidential candidate," Dewan said. Kamala Harris at the prayers at Democratic Convention while they were impounding a "Today, meditation has become an essential tool for mental be the best friend of India and Indo-Americans. US and Joe Porsche which was being driven by a health. In the midst of the many challenges that modern life Biden share the same values - 'Family is most important and it Melbourne's Mortgage broker throws at us, it is important find a sense of calm and clarity of all starts with the family'," he said. Richard Pusey. Richard Pusey was thought to truly be successful in life," Tejasvi added. "One of my favorite pictures of Joe Biden and Dr Jill Biden is allegedly driving at 149 kms per Speaking on the occasion, Bhutoria said that earlier this year, at Raj Ghat, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi during his four- hour and was pulled over by the he had hosted Dr Jill Biden at his home in California and had day India trip under the Obama Biden Administration," police officers when Mohinder presented her a statue of Lord Ganesha. Bhutoria added. "South Asians for Biden recognizes that Hindus Singh's semi-trailer refrigeration "I Pray to Lord Ganesha and Hanumanji to remove all will be instrumental in getting the Biden-Harris ticket elected in truck struck the standing officers obstacles from the path of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to get November," Dewan said. from behind. Earlier according to elected," he said. "We want to be able to worship in temples, "Leaders like Harini Krishnan, Dr Murali Balaji, and police, Singh had suffered a "medical gurdwaras, mosques and churches without the fear of racism Neelima Gonuguntla, who were among the individuals who led episode", "which seemed to involve and hate crimes. We want to leave a better planet for our next the DNC's prayer event, will be crucial in persuading him blacking out" when he slammed generation, to grow our small businesses, and for our family and faith community that Vice President Joe Biden and Senator his vehicle into the officers. friends to be welcome here as immigrants," Bhutoria said. Kamala Harris are the best choice this November," she (Read full story at "So, I am in this fight with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to added.Indian Origin Man gets Life Imprisonment for Murder www.theindianpanorama.news) restore the soul of our nation for all of us. Joe Biden is and will and Rapes in UK THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 05 India's Ambassador to Indian-American Diaspora to be wooed US urges students not to panic as COVID-19 by Biden, 'Team of Six' Democrats Pandemic is Temporary NEW YORK (TIP): Having Shah, who once called herself a proud announced Kamala Harris his running Vishwa Hindu Parishad member, but mate, Democratic candidate Joe Biden recanted from her involvement and will begin his battle with incumbent condemned the Gujarat riots after Donald Trump for the Indian-American joining the Obama administration in votes with a special message on India's 2009. Independence Day. Nisha Biswal has remained in the Of special interest will be the six limelight here as she became president Democrats who will feature with him. of the US-India Business Council soon They include four Indian-Americans, after handling the India desk among three of them women. It is expected that other responsibilities at the State these six will play a prominent role in Department during the Obama Biden's foreign policy pitch during the administration. elections. Honored by the Modi government with The four are Seema Sadanandan, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, Biswal Sonal Shah, Nisha Biswal and Richard like the fourth Indian-American Richard Varma Some of them will also help fine- Varma has been deeply involved with tune Biden's message for the Indian policy matters involving India and is Speaking to over 50 Indian students in a diaspora whose large section is also aware of the pressure points and red virtual interaction, India's Ambassador to looking at the Republicans, especially lines. Varma had served three years as the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has urged because of the tough words spoken by the US Ambassador to India and is them not to panic over the some Democrat leaders on Kashmir and closely associated with the Democrats. "uncertainties" surrounding their academic sessions, saying the COVID-19 the turmoil due to CAA and NRC. The other two - Jakes Sullivan and pandemic is temporary. A former flatmate of Biden's daughter, Democratic nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Tony Blinken - were heavyweights in the Seema Sadanandan has been involved Harris at a campaign Obama administration and are tipped for with the former Vice-President's social posts of National Security Adviser or WASHINGTON (TIP): India's work and has spoken on police reforms as President. even Secretary of State if Biden wins in Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh even during Barack Obama's first tenure Another Indian-American is Sonal November. Sandhu has given a pep talk to Indian students here and urged them not to panic over the "uncertainties" Indian-American Sabrina The Indian embassy in Indian Origin Canadian surrounding their academic sessions, Singh Named Press the Netherlands to start National Charged with saying the COVID-19 pandemic is temporary. Secretary of Kamala Harris printing passports Alien Smuggling Speaking to over 50 Indian students Sabrina Singh NEW YORK (TIP): Cooperation in a virtual interaction, Sandhu said was earlier part efforts between United States and Turks such unprecedented situations should of the and Caicos Islands law enforcement instead inspire them to work harder communication authorities culminated in theextradition and contribute towards a self-reliant s team of former US to the United States of a Canadian modern, prosperous and happy India. Secretary of national who has been charged with "The uncertainties, surrounding the State Hillary alien smuggling offenses. academic session and adoption of Clinton's 2016 Sri Kajamukam Chelliah, aka novel teaching practices, by presidential "Mohan," 55, is charged in a criminal educational institutions in India as campaign complaint, unsealed today in the U.S. well as in the US may have seemed in- THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS District Court for the Southern District surmountable. However, do remember, NEW YORK (TIP): Indian-American (TIP): The Indian embassy in the of Florida, with conspiracy to bring the age-old saying tough times don't Sabrina Singh, who was earlier part of Netherlands will soon start printing aliens to the United States and to last, tough people do," Sandhu said. the communications team of former US passports for Indian nationals in need, encourage and induce aliens to come to, Observing that such challenges are Secretary of State 's 2016 Ambassador Venu Rajamony has said. enter, or reside in the United States for temporary, Sandhu urged the students presidential campaign, has been named In his address on the occasion of commercial advantage and private not to be daunted by them and not give Press Secretary of Democrat Vice- India's 74th Independence Day on financial gain, and attempting to bring up pursuing their dreams and President candidate and Joe Biden's Saturday, Rajamony made two key aliens to the United States for aspirations. running mate Kamala Harris. announcements for facilitating the commercial advantage and private "These unprecedented times should "I'm so excited to join the consular services by the embassy to the financial gain. "The defendant allegedly in fact inspire us to work harder and #BidenHarris ticket as Press Secretary Indian nationals and the diaspora in the facilitated a smuggling operation by contribute towards building a self- for @KamalaHarris! Can't wait to get to Netherlands, according to an official attempting to transport aliens through reliant, modern, prosperous and work and win in November," Singh said statement issued on Monday. various countries, including the United happy India. For the hundreds of in a post on . At present, the passports are sent to States, for financial gain," said Acting challenges we face, we have the Singh, 32, also worked as the for printing. Assistant Attorney General Brian C. capacity to provide billions of spokesperson for two Democratic Rajamony said Indian nationals will Rabbitt of the Justice Department's solutions. We should take inspiration presidential candidates - New Jersey soon be able to submit various Criminal Division. "This case from the tenacity shown by our Senator Cory Booker and former New documents to the embassy via post and demonstrates the department's country in fighting the pandemic," York Mayor Mike Bloomberg. will also be able to receive various commitment to working with our foreign Sandhu said. Sabrina Singh was born into the documents from the embassy by post. law enforcement partners to prosecute During the interaction, Sandhu also family of Sardar Jag Jit Singh, who It will ease the current process as human smugglers who seek to thwart referred to the India-US education affected change in United States of visits to the Visa Facilitation Service our system of legal immigration, partnership as an important aspect of America when it was unfathomable. The centers in the Netherlands could be jeopardize our national security,and risk the bilateral relationship between the handsome, 6-ft Sikh of the India League avoided henceforth, the statement said. the lives of people who face the dangers two countries. of America, championed the cause of "(The) Ambassador also informed that of maritime smuggling." "Human Appreciating the students' the right to immigration. The long, the embassy will soon start printing of smugglers not only violate our country's proactiveness, Sandhu in his remarks arduous, nationwide campaign passports in The Hague and this will immigration laws and threaten our stressed that the Indian Embassy and culminated in the then president Harry significantly reduce the time taken, national security, they also put in the consulates in America would Truman signing the Luce-Celler Act on from two weeks to few days, for issuing jeopardy the very lives of the people they support the students in all possible July 2, 1946. The signing of the Act passports to the Indian nationals in transport," said U.S. Attorney Ariana ways. allowed a quota of 100 Indians to need," it said. Fajardo Orshan for the Southern District There are about 200,000 Indian immigrate to the United States per (Read full story at of Florida. (Read full story students in the US. annum. www.theindianpanorama.news) at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 06 Nassau County Celebrates India's Independence Day

MINEOLA, NY (TIP): On August 12th, 2020, the Office of Asian American Affairs hosted a virtual event to celebrate India's Independence Day. This event was hosted by County Executive Laura Curran and Executive Director Farrah Mozawalla. It celebrated the independence of India and the heritage of our Indian- American Nassau residents. The event was held via Zoom and over 100 attendees were present. Special guests included the Consul General Mr. Randhir Kumar Jaiswal of the Consulate General of India in New York and New York State Senator Kevin Thomas. The virtual event was organized through the efforts of the host committee members Indu Jaiswal, Mohinder Singh, Dr. Bobby Kumar, Shashi Malik, Mukesh Modi, Jyoti Bhatia Gupta, and Pinky Jaggi. Sponsoring organizations included the Indian American Forum, India Association of Long Island, The dome of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Seen in Picture Honoree Kuljeet Ahluwalia, Secretary IALI, IDP USA, and Long Island Ladies Club. The virtual Building was lit in the colors of the Indian flag. Honoree Qudus Ahmed from Rotary , Honoree Siddhi event started off with the playing of the American Vaishnav, Farrah Mozawalla, Executive Director, Nassau and Indian national anthem. Attendees then enjoyed Mukesh Modi, Siddhi Vaishnav, Jessica Kalra, County Asian American Affairs, Indu Jaiswal, Chair IAF, Senator Kevin Thomas, Mohinder Singh Taneja, Trustee IAF, the dance performances of residents followed by a Quddus Ahmed, Flora Parekh, Prakash Shilagani, Honoree Prakash Shilagani, Laura Curran, Nassau County video from community members wishing all a happy and Darshan K. Nangia. In addition, the dome of the Executive, Honoree Mukesh Modi, President IDPUSA, Honoree Indian Independence Day. Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Darshan K Nangia, Kamlesh Mehta, Community Leader, The Office of Asian American Affairs also Building was lit in the colors of the Indian flag. Honoree Flora Parekh, President Gift of Life. presented citations to eight honorees to recognize During the midst of a pandemic, we were pleased to be To see videos and pictures of the beautiful event, visit the their special efforts to their local community. These able to commemorate this significant event for the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs eight honorees were: Kuljeet Karishma Ahluwalia, Indian community. page at www.facebook.com/NassauCountyOAA.

contd from page 3 testament to the Indian American community's growing patriotism and is a fitting tribute to the Ace Hockey Player Charanjit Consul General Randhir Jaiswal... FIA which is celebrating its golden jubilee year. Indian American community leaders, Established in 1970, FIA of the largest esteemed representatives from Indian American umbrella organizations in the Indian community. Singh Raheja has died community organizations, patriotic Indians as Since 1981, the FIA has been organizing its NEW DELHI / NEW YORK well as members of the media attend the event. flagship event - the annual India Day parade, (TIP): August 18th, 2020 was a Consul General of India in New York, Randhir which showcases India's rich cultural heritage sad day for all hockey Kumar Jaiswal, unfurled the Indian flag. He was and history. aficionados. Ace hockey player accompanied by his wife Abha Jaiswal, Deputy "I, along with my FIA family,team members and Charanjit Singh Raheja breathed Consul General Shatrughna Sinha and his entire the patriotic community,share the joy and pride of his last in New Delhi, India. team at the Consulate General of India in New such an historic celebration here in the New York New York based Harvender Pal York. area and back home in India," FIA President Anil Singh who has worked with In his address, Consul General Jaiswal Bansal said. "Traditionally, for the last 40 years, Charanjit Singh Raheja highlighted Hon. Prime Minister 's FIA has celebrated India's Independence Day in reminisced about the dear Independence Day message, delivered from New the form of the world-famous India Day Parade on departed. "Charanjit Singh Delhi's majestic Red Fort, where he paved the way the streets of the financial capital of the world, breathed and lived for hockey. forward for India, and our aspirations of building New York City. However, this year due to the His dedication towards this a new India. The celebration of India's unprecedented havoc created by the COVID-19 Indian national sport was Independence Day in the U.S. is a symbol of the pandemic globally, the FIA, in the interest of the unparalleled. strong relations between the U.S. and India, he community and in following the guidelines of the "Being a hockey enthusiast said. city, had to cancel the India Day Parade," he said "Charanjit Singh Raheja breathed and and having worked long at Others who spoke at the flag hoisting event were "This year, FIA added another milestone in its lived for hockey", says Harvender Pal Punjab & Sind Bank, gave him grand sponsor Kenny Desai, Deepak Patel of glorious accomplishments by organizing for the Singh the opportunity to promote this Dunkin Donuts, and Mr. Sethuraman of first time, the hoisting of India's tricolor, at the sport further. He was instrumental in creating the PSB Hockey Team Incredible India who congratulated FIA on the Iconic, Times Square." in 1982 which ultimately produced many international players , historic event and wished everyone present on the Indian American organizations which some Olympians. occasion of India's 74th Independence Day. participated in this year's organization were "While he was working as Chief Manger at the bank, he also served FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya thanked all the Society of Indo American Engineers and as the Secretary of Delhi Hockey Association (DHA), General sponsors and his team and the members of the Architects (SIAEA), National Association of Secretary of Banks Sports Board (IBA) and as Organizing Secretary Board of Trustees as well FIA's senior advisors, Asian Indian Christians (NAAIC), Shri Guru Ravi of S.Balwant Singh Kapur Memorial Hockey Society. He was also the Dr. Sudhir Parikh and Dr. H.R. Shah, for making Dass Sabha of New York, Maharaja Darshan Das Secretary , Sports of Punjab & Sind Bank for over two decades, and the event a grand success. Vaidya recognized the Charitable Trust, Siddhendra Kuchipudi Art organized sports events for employees each year. support of the Consulate General of India in New Academy, Telangana American Telugu "Under his stewardship, in the first year of its formation, PSB York, as well as that of Hon. Mayor of New York Association, Telugu Association of North Hockey team brought laurels to the bank by winning Indira Gandhi City, Bill de Blasio and his entire staff, as well as America, Association of Indians in America, Gold Cup Hockey tournament at J&K. Under his continued the New York Police Department and the Fire Bihar Jharkhand Association of North America, encouragement andleadership, the team went on to win all the Department. Telugu Literal and Cultural Association, esteemed tournaments in India.Needless to add, PSB Hockey team This year's Independence Day marked a new Siddhendra Kuchipudi art Academy, Telugu Fine was a force to reckon with under his charge. chapter in FIA's history, as two iconic venues in Arts Society, Marathi Vishwa, Siddhi Vinayak "Going a step further, Charanjit Singh had a vision for encouraging Manhattan will come alive to celebrate India's Temple Toms River,N.J., The Association of hockey in India. He instituted the PSB Hockey Academy which has Independence Day. Along with the first ever Indians in America, N.Y., and the Jackson Heights also proven its worth by producing world class hockey players for the celebrations on Times Square, the FIA, in Merchants Association. FIA thanks all its Indian Hockey Team. Besides being a good sportsman and a proponent continuing with its annual tradition, will be sponsors, Kenny Desai, Dunkin Donuts and /- of hockey, Charanjit Singh was a person who would go out of his way illuminating the Empire State Building in Incredible India as well as the Empire State to help people. Words at this point will not be enough to sum up his tricolors - orange, white and green - to mark Building Trust Inc., for graciously supporting the life. However, those we have loved cannot be lost because they are India's Independence Day. Times Square flag hoisting event and making it a always a part of us. Rest in peace, Charanjit Singh Raheja." The Times Square flag hoisting ceremony is a grand success. THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY/NJ/CT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 07 Permanent Mission of India to the Consulate General of India UN Celebrates Independence Day Celebrates India's

Ambassador Independence Day Tirumurti hoisted the Tricolor at PMI, August 15

Ambassador Tirumurti reads out President's address to the nation Photos / Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia

NEW YORK (TIP): 74th Indian Independence day was celebrated at the Permanent Mission of India o the United Nations in New York on August Consul General Randhir Jaiswal hoists the Tricolor, watched Consul General addresses the by guests gathering 15. Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador T.S.Tirumurti hoisted the NEW YORK (TIP): India's 74th In addition, Consul General attended Indian National flag and read out Independence Day was celebrated at the flag hoisting ceremony organized by President of India's address to the Consulate General of India, New York Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) nation. with a flag-hoisting ceremony on at the Times Square. He also addressed Saturday, August 15th, 2020. students of Cornell University and Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General, participated in other Independence Day unfurled the national flag after which celebrations organized by community the national anthem was sung. Consul organizations such as Global Innovative way to celebrate India's General then read out the address of the Organization of People of Indian Origin President of India. A short cultural (GOPIO), Connecticut and central New program was presented by Bhartiya Jersey; Indian Association of Greater Independence Day : A Car Parade in Long Island Vidya Bhavan, which included singing and Council of Indian of patriotic songs and poetry recitation. Organizations in Greater Philadelphia. Due to the current pandemic caused Consul General attended these events by COVID-19, the event was telecast virtually. LIVE through the Consulate's social Apart from these celebrations, Consul media platforms. Social distancing was General also shared his good wishes via maintained during the event. The event video messages with other was viewed virtually by around 9000 organizations who held functions on the people. occasion.

The program began with lamp lighting and national anthems of the two nations. Deputy Consul General of India Shatrughna Sinha, the Guest of Honor conveyed Independence Day greetings

displaying the tricolor that participated ranged from 150 to 200. The cavalcade was led by a fire engine and the IDP USA float with Grand Marshall Dr Raj Bhayani, President Mukesh Modi and the glamorous Grand Marshall Bhavna Chamoli waving to cheering India lovers along the route. Starting from Patel Brothers on South Broadway at around 4.45 p.m. the cars wound their way back from Apna Bazar, ending before 6 pm at Badshah Farmers Market before 6 pm, The cavalcade of cars was led by a fire where a cultural program was held and engine supporters of the parade honored. At the Patel Brothers stage, the HICKSVILLE, NY (TIP): Necessity, program began with lamp lighting and as they say is the mother of invention. national anthems of the two nations. Not cowed down by Covid-19, Long The dignitaries who addressed the Island's IDP USA went on to find an sizeable gathering included Deputy alternative to holding the annual India Consul General of India Shatrughna Day Parade in Hicksville. The successful Sinha (Guest of Honor), Town of Oyster Car Parade that took place on August 15 Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino, State afternoon was so smooth and successful Senator Kevin Thomas, and Nassau that now the talk is to make it an annual County's Farrah Mozawalla. affair, adding a few floats as in the (Read full story at previous parades. www.theindianpanorama.news) The estimates of the number of cars THE INDIAN PANORAMA EDITORIAL FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 08 AS I SEE IT Why India will never be a successful Hindu Rashtra The two major providers of the nation's stability are democracy and religious freedom. While all evidence show that a society is more likely to be strong, and a state is more likely to be developed by being secular rather than being religious, in India, Hindutva forces are not only forcing India to discard its secular character, they also want to convert this multi-religious country to subscribe to one and only religion. By Ashok Swain Edmund Burke, Voltaire and Alexis de of the quality of life index while secular Tocqueville had argued in the past about states like New Hampshire, Minnesota and few weeks after Narendra Modi's the importance of religion for a well- Vermont are on the top. election as the prime minister of functioning society of a nation. Similarly, It is absolutely wrong to presume that a AIndia in 2014, RSS chief Mohan votaries of Hindutva see as the secular nation falls apart. On the contrary, Bhagwat had proclaimed India as a Hindu necessary glue for keeping the nation it has a better possibility of being safe and nation saying, "the cultural identity of all together and the society stronger. healthy in 21st century. Indians is Hindutva". At the same time, they find India's While all evidence show that a society is It is no secret that the RSS since its adherence to principles of secularism more likely to be strong, and a state is inception in 1925 has been working to since independence as the reason for all more likely to be developed by being declare India as a Hindu Rashtra. But, the societal ills and manifestations of misery secular rather than being religious, in 2014 General Elections results added extra and underdevelopment of the country. India, Hindutva forces are not only forcing impetus to this plan. Is secularism so bad for the health of a India to discard its secular character, they Narendra Modi declared himself as a also want to convert this multi-religious "Hindu nationalist" while promoting his country? country to subscribe to one and only candidature for the most powerful position It is a very important question to ponder religion. The religious zeal of the RSS and of the country. Even the chief minister of upon since it has global significance and the BJP to convert India to a Hindu nation UP, Yogi Adityanath, has openly endorsed implications. Recent studies have clearly is not only taking India away from the the idea of India becoming a Hindu shown that world is presently experiencing secular path, which developed and Narendra Modi draws his ideological mooring Rashtra. Encouraged by these utterances, an unprecedented wave of secularization, successful nations have adopted in recent from the RSS, which he had joined at age 21 150 right-wing Hindu groups came while religion is in decline. There are more decades, it is unfortunately pushing the likely to witness the return of separatist together in June 2017 in Goa to plan to secular societies in the world now than the country to be a Hindu theocracy. insurgencies. Not only internal peace and convert India into a Hindu Rashtra. religious ones. Even in Asian countries A theocratic India not only will make the stability, a Hindu India will also adversely As everyone knows Narendra Modi such as Japan, religion is declining; in leader of the country the chosen favorite of affect country's ability to protect itself draws his ideological mooring from the Japan while 80 per cent population Hindu god(s) endangering country's from external threats. India's military is RSS, which he had joined at age 21. His consider themselves secular, in China the struggling democracy, it will also put the one of the most diverse and secular education in shakhas has made him to see number is higher than 50 per cent. Rather, freedom of religion of more than 20 per institutions in the country. Large number Indian and Hindu are synonymous and many studies have convincingly shown cent of country's minority population of minorities have served and are serving any non-Hindu as "the other". Modi is a that most social problems correlate more under serious threat. The target of the in secular India's armed forces admirably. Hindutva devotee and his political strongly to religious population than the Hindu chauvinism will not remain limited It will be foolish to expect similar ideology continues to unnerve India's secular population. to Muslims only. History has shown commitment and sacrifice from them for minority groups. Under his patronage, the Moreover, religious societies not only withdrawal of religious freedom of one the territorial integrity of a "Hindu Hindutva forces have been regularly experience more population growth, as minority will lead to discrimination of Rashtra". Not only in hard power, the mocking at India's secular constitution. studies have found out religious children other minority groups. conversion from secularism to theocracy Minorities are witnessing increased are also meaner compared with those from For a highly segmented country like will cost India its hard-earned soft-power attacks on their places of worship. The secular households as their religious belief India, the two major providers of the among the community of nations as well. ruling party is openly and actively is a negative influence on being kind nation's stability are democracy and The Hindutva groups' design of "Hindu promoting "ghar wapsi" programs and towards others. As a report by the religious freedom. The very notion of Rashtra" is very likely to spiral out of vigilantism against the so-called "love- Organization for Economic Cooperation "Hindu Rashtra" is antithetical to these control and threaten the actual fabric of jihad". There have been increasing and Development (OECD) in 2014 shows key two pillars of sustaining Indian the country. The actual transition of incidents of violence involving gau the top five countries with the highest nationhood. As Barack Obama has very secular India to Hindu India remains rakshaks, mostly in BJP-ruled state. quality of life in the world are the secular rightly warned, "nations that do not fraught with high uncertainty and Not just with cow, the obsession with countries, Australia, Norway, Canada, uphold these rights sow the bitter seeds of potential danger to the unity and integrity cow urine and dung has also reached an Sweden and United States. instability and violence and extremism." of the country. India needs to recognize absurd height. India, if not a declared If you compare within the United States, A Hindu India will not only push the this threat soon to survive. "Hindu Rashtra" yet, is threatening to ultra-religious states such as Mississippi, Kashmir conflict to a new level, Punjab (The author can be reached at ASHOK SWAIN become one for all practical purposes. Arkansas and Alabama are in the bottom and the northeastern states are also most @ashoswain)

GUEST COMMENT India cannot allow a nexus between Data power: On Facebook and BJP influential tech giants and powerful platform; radio host Alex Jones and Nation elections. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, that the protagonist is a powerful social politicians of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan are who heads the Parliamentary panel on IT, network, which till date carries the taint of n investigative report by The Wall examples. In this case, the supposed reason has summoned Facebook. The BJP, being the source of the data which the Street Journal last week has raised for not acting against Mr. Singh is more responding to Congress leader Rahul political consulting firm, Cambridge Atroubling questions about whether problematic than the lack of action itself. Gandhi's tweet, that "BJP & RSS control Analytica, illegally harvested in its quest to Facebook, the world's largest social media For, the Journal's report goes on to say that Facebook &WhatsApp in India", has in sway elections. Sure, social media network, goes easy on hate speech Ms. Ankhi Das, Facebook's Public Policy turn accused the Congress of trying to platforms in general, having grown rapidly violations by BJP leaders so as to be on the Director in India, was against taking these manipulate data with Facebook's help. This with little content of their own, have right side of the ruling party. The Journal posts down as well as those of three others. ought not to end as the usual war of words struggled on the question of moderating story specifically refers to the case of the She reportedly told her colleagues that between two political rivals. For, there is comments and posts. This, however, is BJP's Telangana MLA, T. Raja Singh, who, "punishing violations by politicians from little doubt that this report raises much beyond the question of capability. it says, has not been yet removed from Mr.Modi's party would affect the company's uncomfortable questions about the The nature of the relationship between Facebook despite his controversial posts business prospects in the country". possibility of an unholy nexus between Facebook and the Government, and the about Muslims that were found to be in The report has predictably raised the those with the power to influence millions rules governing it, are now under a cloud. violation of its own rules and also deemed political temperature, with the Congress of people and those in power. That too in There is a need to dispel misgivings about dangerous. Elsewhere, Facebook demanding a joint parliamentary probe. the only country with a billion-plus Facebook lobbying in the corridors of reportedly does remove people with such Some of its leaders have even alleged that population that is open to business for such power. Only a full-fledged inquiry can help profile and problematic actions from the this amounts to interfering with Indian Internet companies. It is difficult to deny reveal the truth. (The Hindu) THE INDIAN PANORAMA PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 09 Meet Kamala Harris; The VP of Biden

her become 's first black because the court reached the serious and first female district attorney. Brown constitutional questions at the heart of himself was the first black mayor of San it." Francisco. In 2014, every professional law- During her tenure as San Francisco enforcement organization in CA and 55 By Dave Makkar DA, she came under scrutiny when a of 58 county DA's opposed Proposition technician stole cocaine from the DA's 47, a ballot measure that, by reducing amala Harris has created history crime lab and mishandled evidence. several felony offenses to misdemeanors, by being the 3rd woman , 1st Kamala, trying to keep things under would result in thousands of prisoners KBlack & 1st Indian American to be wraps, failed to inform defense going free. Kamala refused to take a running for Vice President of America. attorneys. As a result, about a thousand position one way or the other. Prop. 47 Being an American, I am proud of my drug-related cases had to be thrown out. passed. country that after electing its first Black In 2004 she refused to seek death penalty Kamala agreed to a settlement in 2014 President in 2008 we are definitely for a cop killer, rather said she will with Rodney Quine, a litigious Kamala Harris , the running mate of Joe Biden moving beyond race, religion & gender. charge David Hill, 21 with crimes that transgender prisoner serving a life Then as an Indian American, I have could send him to life with no possibility sentence for murder without possibility interviewer, "That she considers herself mixed feelings for Kamala's candidacy. of parole. Hill gunned down Officer Isaac of parole, allowing him to have a costly to be African-American is beyond Kamala was born to highly educated and Espinoza, 29, with an AK 47 assault rifle sex-change operation at taxpayer dispute-"I was born black and I will die affluent parents. Her father Dr Donald and wounded his partner, Officer Barry expense. That made 1,200 transgender black". After her announcement for Harris, first black Economics professor Parker, 38. Espinoza, who left behind a prisoners to be eligible for such President she was asked on the NY radio at , came from wife and young daughter, had no chance operations with taxpayers' money in the show about whether she smoked pot Jamaica, and mother a Hindu Brahmin even to draw his weapon; his partner future, if recommended by medical when she was young. She joked, "Half , a cancer Parker survived from the wounds. AG experts. my family's from Jamaica, are you researcherfrom India. Kamala was 7 a Liberal Democrat didn't In 2015 Kamala decided not to enforce a kidding me?" She had thoroughly when her parents divorced in 1972 after a overturn Kamala's decision, concluding provision of Proposition 83, a measure enjoyed marijuana-and that, unlike Bill bitterly fought custody battle. Her that she hadn't abused her prosecutorial that voters passed in 2006 to bar the Clinton, she had inhaled it. mother got full custody and raised both discretion-though he noted that he would state's approximately 6,000 paroled sex Her father, Donald Harris, who her daughters. She died in 2009. have sought a death sentence if he were offenders from living within 2,000 feet of perceived the joke as a slam at his Kamala always claims that she & her the D.A. Senators Dianne Feinstein and schools and parks. The CA Supreme family's heritage.; released a statement sister Maya were raised by her Indian Barbara Boxer publicly disagreed with Court had ruled that the residency to a Jamaican news site. "My dear mother, as Black. That's the most Kamala's decision. Even Gavin Newsom, restrictions violated the constitutional departed grandmothers (whose admirable thing about her to say for San Francisco's mayor at the time (now rights of sex offenders living in San extraordinary legacy I described in a identifying herself with both cultures! It CA Governor), said that the case Diego County because of a dearth there recent essay on this website), as well as is true or not; I leave it to the Indian "rattled" his opposition to capital of "compliant housing." The court my deceased parents, must be turning in American & Black voters to decide. In punishment. declined to rule on the legality of the their grave right now to see their family's fact Kamala hardly talks about her In 2004 she came close to Obama when restrictions in the state's 57 other name, reputation and proud Jamaican father but does use his family name he was running for Senate. They became counties. Kamala, concluded that the identity being connected, in any way, Harris or her multi-cultural and multi- close friends. Kamala was the first residency restrictions were invalid jokingly or not with the fraudulent religious roots or her husband whom she Elected official of CA to endorse him for everywhere-and then refused to make stereotype of a pot-smoking joy seeker married in Aug. 2014, is of the Jewish President in 2008. Her niece Meena public her legal reasoning. She and in the pursuit of identity politics." faith or mentions his two college-age Harris worked for Barak Obama's 2008 unilaterally waived legal restrictions "Speaking for myself and my immediate children by a previous marriage. campaign and later co-founded Gen44, supported by more than 70 percent of Jamaican family, we wish to is an Entertainment the DNC's millennial fundraising California voters, without a word of categorically dissociate ourselves from Attorney and partner at DLA Piper Law program. Tony West, Kamala's sister explanation. this travesty." Firm in California and makes over a $1 Maya's husband was Associate AG in As AG she refused to enforce federal Kamala has proved to be a hyper- mil per year. Obama administration. Currently Tony immigration laws, vigorously defended ambitious opportunist that lacks Those who draw similarities between is CLO of . In 2013, President Barack SF's sanctuary-city ordinance and political ideology, always combine her Kamala and Obama; must understand Obama was recorded referring to opposing California's participation in flash with her killer political instinct. that the similarities endwith multi- Kamala as the "best-looking attorney the federal Secure Communities She lacks personal integrity and cares cultural and multi-religious back general in the country." He later Program, which requires local for herself only. She is farther left than grounds. Unlike Obama; Kamala cannot apologized after critics labeled the authorities to detain criminal suspects the majority of the Democrat Senators. boast of any Ivy League credentials or comment as sexist! for deportation if they're illegal aliens. Support decriminalization of illegal community service or social activism. AG Kamala declined to support two Even in the wake of the highly immigration, rejects building Wall on She earned her undergraduate degree ballot initiatives that would've banned publicized killing in 2015 of Kate Steinle the Southern Boarder, Compared ICE to from the historically black Howard the death penalty - raising accusations of by Jose Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, an KKK, wants free welfare, education & University and graduated in 1990 from political opportunism and inconsistency illegal alien from with a string of healthcare for illegal immigrants, lax the University of California's second-tier on the controversial issue. Same Kamala prior felonies and five previous towards criminals & sex offenders, Hastings College of Law in San as DA of San Francisco in 2004 refused to deportations, Kamala wouldn't criticize against traditional marriage, supports Francisco. seek death penalty for a cop killer and in San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi abortions, wants to abolish private Early in her career, Kamala, 29, dated 2009 again refused to seek death penalty for his earlier refusal to deliver Lopez- healthcare, co-sponsor of Green New California Assembly Speaker Willie for an illegal immigrant & MS 13 gang Sanchez to the ICE. In response to Deal that will kill 9 mil jobs, wants to Brown, who was 60 at the time-and member for killing a father and his 2 Donald Trump's criticism of illegal repeal Tax cuts for Middle class, wants to married. As speaker, Brown was sons and fatally wounding the third son. immigration, Kamala declared, "an raise Taxes for 82% of Americans, instrumental in her appointments as AG Kamala continued her predecessor undocumented immigrant is not a inconsistent on the controversial issue Deputy DA of Alameda County, high- Jerry Brown's refusal to defend on criminal"-ignoring the fact that being and has repeatedly betrayed her oath of profile lucrative positions on the state's appeal Proposition 8, a voter-approved "undocumented" in the United States is, office. Does she sound like a moderate Unemployment Insurance Appeals state constitutional amendment in fact, a federal crime. politician? In fact she is the most radical Board and the California Medical supporting traditional marriage, In Jan 2019 as CA Senator she did not politician to ever run for the highest Assistance Commission. These political because of her personal disagreement attend the funeral of an Indian origin office in the history of America. appointments gave her almost $400,000 with it. The measure's proponents had to officer, Ronil Singh, who was shot & The facts of her conduct do not give between 1994 and 1999 and access to litigate the appeal on their own. In killed in the line of duty by an illegal confidence to the voters that if the need politically influential and moneyed elite Hollingsworth v. Perry (2013), the U.S. alien in Dec 2018. She is against any arise; Kamala can take over as President! of San Francisco. In 2003, they gave her Supreme Court then ruled that the meaningful control at the border, rather The voters will keep all these things in full financial backing and political proponents lacked the "standing" to she is for open boarders, welfare, free their mind when they will vote on Nov 3, support for her first campaign for a defend the law on appeal, which left in education & healthcare for all illegal 2020 to Elect the President of the most public office.. Although Kamala & Brown place a federal district court ruling that aliens. She even compared ICE to the cherished and powerful democracy in split in 1995 but Brown continued to the amendment was unconstitutional. KKK on the Senate floor. the world; United States of America! support her politically,using his mayoral The LA Times astutely noted that Prop. 8 In Jan. 2019 just before announcing her (Compiled by Dave Makkar. The views office and political connections to help "died only for lack of a defender, not run for the President, she told a radio expressed are compiler's own) THE INDIAN PANORAMA SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 10 Six Afghan refugees killed in Sikhs, Hindus ‘endangered clash in Pak minorities’ in Afghanistan PESHAWAR (TIP): At least six Afghan refugees, including five KABUL (TIP): Describing Sikhs and brothers, were killed in a clash Hindus in Afghanistan as "endangered between two Afghan groups over a minorities", a resolution introduced in the dispute on payment of electricity bill US Congress has sought to resettle these at a refugee camp in northwest persecuted religious communities from the Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa war-torn country to America. province. According to police, two Introduced in the House of Afghan groups fired at each other after Representatives last week by a dispute over payment of electricity Congresswoman Jackie Speier and co- bill in Haripur district. sponsored by seven others, the In the firing, six Afghan refugees resolution supports refugee protection were killed and four others were for Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan, injured. PTI noting the "systematic religious Nepal's coronavirus persecution, discrimination and existential danger" faced by the tally nears 30K mark members of these communities. "Sikhs and Hindus are indigenous but KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal on endangered minorities in Afghanistan, Wednesday recorded 681 new numbering approximately 700 out of a coronavirus cases, taking the community that recently included over country's COVID-19 tally to 28,938, a 8,000 members," the resolution stated. The senior Health Ministry official said. resolution supports resettling Sikhs and The 681 new infections were Hindus from Afghanistan in the US under Programme pursuant to the Immigration condemns attacks and religious persecution confirmed after testing 11,522 the United States Refugee Admissions and Nationality Act. The resolution in the war-ravaged country.— PTI specimens through Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Sri Lanka's President tests in the last 24 hours, Dr Jageshwor Gautam, spokesperson of the ministry, Pakistan to conduct phase-III Rajapaksa to scrap said in the daily press briefing. So far PCR tests have been reforms limiting powers conducted on 5,54,388 people through clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka's different laboratories across the ISLAMABAD (TIP): The Drug groups, have been registered. The trial president has said he will use the country. Regulatory Authority of Pakistan will be completed in 56 days during overwhelming mandate received by his The health ministry on Wednesday (DRAP) has given a nod for phase-III which three injections of inactivated governing coalition in recent confirmed six more corona related clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine virus will be administered to the parliamentary elections to remove a deaths in the country, taking the death developed in collaboration with a volunteers — both male and female. constitutional amendment curtailing toll to 120. Chinese company,a media report said on The document said the National Data presidential powers and limiting the In the past 24 hours, 120 corona Tuesday. Safety Monitoring Committee will president to two terms. patients, who recovered from the According to a statement from the closely monitor the safety of the patients During a policy speech at the opening disease, have been discharged from National Institute of Health (NIH), it has and submit reports on a monthly basis. of the new parliament on Thursday, different health facilities across the obtained "formal approval" from the A DRAP official, not authorised to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said his country. With this total number of DRAP for phase-III Clinical Trial of speak on record, said it was a major government will abolish the 19th people recovered from the disease Recombinant Novel Coronavirus development as, in case of a successful Amendment as a matter of priority and stands at 17,700 in the country. The Vaccine Adenovirus Type 5 vector (Ad5- trial, the vaccine would become then work on a new constitution. recovery rate now stands at 61.2 per nCoV) developed by CanSinoBio and available to people. The amendment was added by his cent. Currently, there are 11,118 active Beijing Institute of Biotechnology China "Though vaccines are being prepared predecessor Maithripala Sirisena to cases of COVID-19 of which, 7,987 are (BIB)". in different countries, we cannot surely reform the country's political system by in institutional isolation and 3,131 are The NIH said this would be the first- say whether we will get them as there reducing the ability of presidents to in home isolation. As many as 13,571 ever phase-III clinical trial for any will be high demand for the vaccines amass extensive powers. persons, mostly those who have vaccine in Pakistan. across the globe. If this trial is The move will strengthen Rajapaksa's returned from abroad have been "It is a multi-country multi-centre successful, the vaccine will be easily grip on power because the country will placed in quarantine. clinical trial which CanSinoBio is available to us at affordable rates," the return to its previous constitutional Some 131 COVID-19 patients across already conducting in China, Russia, official said. Pakistan's coronavirus status, in which the president could the nation are admitted to the Chile, Argentina and will shortly start in cases reached 289,832 on Tuesday after head ministries, appoint and dismiss Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and six Saudi Arabia. The principal investigator 617 new infections were diagnosed in the ministers, appoint officials for the patients are receiving ventilator of the multi-centre clinical trial in last 24 hours. Fifteen more people died police, judiciary and public service and facilities. Kathmandu Valley alone Pakistan is NIH executive director Maj during this period, taking the number of dissolve parliament any time after one recorded 159 corona positive cases in a Gen Aamer Ikram," the statement said. COVID-19 deaths to 6,190 across the year. single day on Wednesday. "AJM Pharma CEO Adnan Hussain country, the health ministry said on "Our constitution has been changed 19 Nepal on Tuesday imposed the week- signed an agreement with the NIH last Tuesday. times from 1978, creating a lot of long prohibitory orders in the month for collaborating on the phase-III Minister for Planning Asad Umar, who uncertainties and confusion," he told Kathmandu Valley after more than clinical trial of CanSinoBIO Ad5-nCoV also heads the National Coordination the parliament. 1,000 fresh cases were reported in a in Pakistan," it said. and Operation Centre on COVID-19, said "Because the people have given us the single day. The restrictive orders have According to a document signed by he was hopeful that the trials on the mandate that we requested from them been issued by three district DRAP Clinical Studies Committee vaccine would be successful. "It is one of for a constitutional change, we will as a administration offices in the secretary Shafqat Hussain Danish, the the potential vaccines which can become matter of priority be repealing the 19th Kathmandu Valley after a sudden committee recommended that the trial successful," he said. Pakistan was unable Amendment as we promised the people," spike in the coronavirus cases. be held in Indus Hospital in Karachi. to participate in the phase-III trials held he said. The orders bar people from coming The Dawn newspaper reported that in different countries. However, an "After that, we will get together and out of their houses except for after seeing the document the test will be opportunity had finally been created bring in a new constitution that is emergency works. All businesses and carried out by the International Centre wherein volunteers could participate in requested by and needed for the shops, except those providing essential for Chemical and Biological Sciences, the trials within the country, Umar said. country." services and goods such as medicines, Karachi, in collaboration with a Chinese The phase-III clinical trial is designed to Rajapaksa said he had faced many vegetables, food stuff, drinking water, company already conducting trials in evaluate whether an investigational restrictions because of the 19th milk, electricity, telecommunications China. As many as 200 volunteers from vaccine can prevent symptomatic Amendment since being elected and petroleum, will be shut. PTI Karachi, representing various ethnic COVID-19 among adults. PTI president last November. aljazeera.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA TURN PAGE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 12 contd from page 1 proceeding, was released on $5 million Pandit Jasraj cremated bond. The former strategist, who lives in Washington, D.C., will be allowed to go to with state honors Connecticut where he works, but his For advertising in was announced and had decided to stay travel will be restricted, and he cannot back in the country. come into contact with anyone from "We Pandit Jasraj's son, Shaarang Dev Build The Wall" or raise money for the Pandit, performed the last rites, which campaign. were followed by a 21-gun salute at Vile Bannon's next appearance in court will Parle's Pawan Hans Crematorium. be Aug. 31. Due to the ongoing coronavirus "As alleged, the defendants defrauded pandemic, only 25-30 people were allowed hundreds of thousands of donors, call 646-247-9458 at the crematorium. capitalizing on their interest in funding a According to Pritam Sharma, media border wall to raise millions of dollars, coordinator for the family, under the false pretense that all of that granddaughter Shweta Pandit, composer money would be spent on construction," According to the Indictment unsealed use more than USD 350,000 in funds that Jatin Pandit, singer , Strauss said. in Manhattan federal court, starting in donors had given to the campaign while and others were present at It was assured to donors that Kolfage, approximately December 2018, Kolfage, Bannon, through a non-profit the funeral. the founder and public face of 'We Build Bannon, Badolato and Shea, and others, organization under his control received Earlier in the day, the mortal remains the Wall', would not be paid a cent but the orchestrated a scheme to defraud over USD 1 million from We Build the of Pandit Jasraj, draped in the national defendants secretly schemed to pass hundreds of thousands of donors, Wall. Bannon used part of the amount to flag, were kept at his Versova residence hundreds of thousands of dollars to him, including donors in the Southern cover hundreds of thousands of dollars for 'darshan'. which he used to fund his lavish lifestyle, District of New York, in connection with in his personal expenses. Filmmaker , he added. an online crowdfunding campaign In order to conceal the payments to singer , Pandit Ronu The men are each charged with one ultimately known as 'We Build The Wall' Kolfage from We Build the Wall, the men Majumdar and others from the music count of conspiracy to commit wire that raised more than USD 25 million to devised a scheme to route those and film industry turned up to pay their fraud and one count of conspiracy to build a wall along the southern border of payments from the campaign to Kolfage last respects to the music icon. commit money laundering, each of the United States. indirectly through the non-profit under Pandit Jasraj is survived by his wife which carries a maximum penalty of 20 In particular, to induce donors to Bannon's control and a shell company Madhura, son Shaarang and daughter years in prison. donate to the campaign, Kolfage under Shea's control, among other Durga Jasraj, both musicians. (Source: Philip R. Bartlett said the defendants repeatedly and falsely assured the public avenues. PTI) allegedly engaged in fraud when they that he would "not take a penny in salary Prosecutors said they did so by using Trump’s former adviser misrepresented the true use of donated or compensation" and that "100% of the fake invoices and sham "vendor" funds. funds raised...will be used in the arrangements, among other ways, to Steve Bannon arrested, "As alleged, not only did they lie to execution of our mission and purpose" ensure, as Kolfage noted in a text donors, they schemed to hide their because, as Bannon publicly stated, message to Badolato, that his pay charged with fraud misappropriation of funds by creating "we're a volunteer organization." arrangement remained "confidential" He was taken into custody by sham invoices and accounts to launder Prosecutors said those representations and kept on a "need to know" basis. inspectors from the U.S. Postal Service, donations and cover up their crimes, were false because the men received Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicolas Roos which has been under fire from Trump showing no regard for the law or the hundreds of thousands of dollars in on Thursday, August 20, said victims of for the role it could play in delivering truth. This case should serve as a donor funds from the online campaign, the alleged fraud scheme could contact votes in the upcoming November warning to other fraudsters that no one which they each used in a manner the government via a link on the U.S election. is above the law, not even a disabled war inconsistent with the organization's .Attorney for the Southern District's Bannon, 66, who wore a white mask veteran or a millionaire political public representations. website. over his sunburned face during the strategist." Kolfage covertly took for his personal (With inputs from agencies) THE INDIAN PANORAMA US FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 13 Trump posts will be Independence taken down if they violate hate speech, Day of India misinformation policy: celebrated Facebook COO Facebook across USA Sheryl Sandberg. Twitter picture

CONTD FROM PAGE 1 Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador NEW YORK (TIP): Facebook Chief of India, unfurled the tricolor, which Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has was followed by singing of the National said that posts uploaded by US Anthem. Ambassador Sandhu President Donald would be taken down addressed the guests, and the address to if they violate the social media the nation by Hon'ble President of India company's policies on hate speech and on the eve of Independence Day was false information. played. This was followed by a cultural Ahead of the November 3 program involving rendition of presidential polls in the US, Facebook patriotic songs by the students of has taken a series of steps to check the Gandharva School of Music, Richmond. spread of misinformation through its platform. The measures include links to reliable sites and flagging of contentious content. In an interview to a news channel on Tuesday, Sandberg said the company would remove hate speech or false information, even if Trump made the posts. "When the President violates our Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Ambassador hate speech standards or gives false of India, unfurled the tricolor at information about voter suppression flag-hoisting ceremony on 15 or coronavirus, it comes down," she said. Last week, Facebook removed a August 2020 at the India House. post from the US President, in which he claimed children were "almost Photos / courtesy Indian Embassy immune" to COVID-19. The post was flagged as 'spreading misinformation'. (Source: PTI) Judge rejects Trump's latest bid to shield his tax records from Manhattan district attorney

NEW YORK (TIP): President Supreme Court ruling The district attorney's office has Trump's latest attempt to shield his tax Vance has been investigating hush- argued that Trump is attempting to records from the Manhattan district money payments made ahead of the 2016 impede its investigation from moving attorney was rejected Thursday, August election to two women who alleged forward. Impending statutes of 20, by a federal judge who said Trump's having affairs with Trump years ago, limitations are nearing and could hinder legal team failed to show the subpoena claims the president has denied. The authorities from pursuing charges if a was issued "in bad faith," as they had district attorney's office recently case is warranted, Vance's team has told argued. suggested it is also looking at potential the court. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero bank and insurance fraud related to the Last August, Vance sent a subpoena to threw out Trump's lawsuit attempting to Trump Organization. Trump's accounting firm, Mazars USA, block the subpoena, which his lawyers Shortly after Marrero's decision was asking for Trump's tax returns as well as have called "overbroad" in its request for announced Thursday, Trump's legal other documents including "Statements documents and tantamount to team filed an emergency motion asking of Financial Condition" that Trump used "harassment." Manhattan District the judge for a delay in enforcing the to tout his wealth to potential lenders. Trump says ruling on tax records is part of 'the greatest witch hunt in history' Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who is seeking subpoena so Trump may appeal. The Those statements sometimes eight years of the president's financial team also asked a federal appeals court exaggerated Trump's assets or omitted lawyers said his immunity was so broad records from his accounting firm, has and the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene properties with large debts, according to that he could, in theory, shoot someone argued the grand-jury subpoena is and stay the judge's ruling - preventing a Washington Post analysis. But versions on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and not be legally valid and tied to a legitimate the subpoena from being enforced while viewed by The Post also carried prosecuted. criminal investigation. the case is appealed again. disclaimers at the front, written by "Local authorities couldn't investigate? "The Court finds that the President has Asked about the ruling, Trump Mazars, warning that they were not They couldn't do anything about it?" an not sufficiently pled that the subpoena is predicted the case would eventually end compiled using standard accounting appellate judge asked one of Trump's overbroad or was issued in bad faith on up back at the nation's highest court. practices. attorneys in a hearing last year. "Nothing this basis," the judge wrote in his ruling, "Well, the Supreme Court said if it's a Vance's subpoena was for Mazars. It could be done? That is your position?" which follows a major Supreme Court fishing expedition, you don't have to do did not ask for anything from Trump "That is correct," said Trump's private opinion last month that determined it, and this is a fishing expedition," the himself. But Trump sued to block it. attorney William Consovoy. He said Trump, as sitting president, was not president told reporters at the White His argument was that he was immune Trump could be investigated only after immune from state court actions or House. "But more importantly, this is a from prosecution - or even investigation - he left office. criminal investigation. continuation of the witch hunt, the by state or local law enforcement, simply (Read full story at Prosecutor calls Trump's new bid to greatest witch hunt in history. There's because he is president. There was little www.theindianpanorama.news) shield tax returns an end-run around never been anything like it." precedent for that claim. But Trump's THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 14 India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 29 lakh, recovery rate up to 74%

NEW DELHI (TIP): India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 29 lakh, a day after it crossed 28 lakh, with a single-day spike of 68,898 infections, while the recoveries Will discuss J&K have increased to 21,58,946 on Friday taking the recovery rate to over 74 per political agenda cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total cases of coronavirus after all leaders infections mounted to 29,05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new freed: Farooq fatalities being reported in a span of 24 ational Conference president hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday Case fatality rate has declined to 1.89 Nsaid the party would discuss per cent while the recovery rate has risen and review the political agenda with to 74.30 per cent. regard to Jammu and Kashmir only There are 6,92,028 active cases of after all leaders including former coronavirus infection in the country chief minister Mehbooba Mufti have which is 23.82 per cent of the total been set free. caseload, the data stated. "The aim of today's meeting was to India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the ensure that the four leaders were free. 20-lakh mark on August 7. We will discuss and review the According to the Indian Council of a much higher number than official percentage than we had expected. The political agenda once all political Medical Research (ICMR), a cumulative government figures suggest, the head of presence of antibodies is uniform across leaders are set free," Mr Abdullah total of 3,34,67,237 samples have been leading private laboratory says. all age groups, including children," said. tested up to August 20 with 8,05,985 Dr A Velumani said an analysis of Velumani told Reuters. The Lok Sabha member was talking samples being tested on Thursday. 270,000 antibody tests conducted by his Thyrocare's findings are in line with to reporters at his residence after 'One in four Indians could have company Thyrocare across India showed government surveys done in Indian meeting NC general secretary Ali the presence of antibodies in an average cities such as Mumbai, which showed Mohammad Sagar and former been infected with coronavirus' of 26 per cent of the people, indicating that 57 per cent of the population in its ministers Mohammad Shafi Uri, At least one in four people in India may they had already been exposed to the crowded slum areas had been exposed to Abdul Rahim Rather and Nasir have been infected with the coronavirus - coronavirus."This is a much higher the coronavirus. Aslam Wani. Abdullah said he will also call other party leaders for similar meetings in the coming days. Govt to set up Supreme Court allows CBI probe into Govt to charge passengers national Sushant Singh Rajput’s death higher aviation security fee recruitment NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court ruled on from September 1 agency Wednesday that the ongoing probe by the Central Bureau of NEW DELHI (TIP): The Civil Aviation Ministry has he Union Cabinet on Investigation (CBI) into the case decided to charge higher aviation security fee (ASF) Wednesday approved the setting filed against actor Rhea from domestic as well as international passengers from Tup of a National Recruitment Chakraborty and her family for September 1, senior government officials said on Agency to conduct a Common allegedly abetting the suicide of Thursday. Eligibility Test (CET) for job hunters. Bollywood Sushant Singh Making the air travel slightly costlier, the officials The new decision will benefit job Rajput is lawful, allowing the said the ASF for domestic flyers will be increased to Rs seekers of the country and help in federal agency to continue its 160 from Rs 150 starting next month, and international selecting candidates for different investigation and rejecting a plea passengers will pay 5.2 USD instead of 4.85 USD as the sectors, Union Minister of by Chakraborty to transfer the ASF from September 1. Environment, Forest and Climate case to the Maharashtra Police. Airlines collect the ASF from passengers when they Change, Prakash Javadekar said at a A single-judge bench of justice book their tickets and then give it to the government. briefing. Hrishikesh Roy invoked powers The ASF is used to fund the security arrangement at There are more than 20 recruitment under Article 142 of the before it. airports across the country. agencies currently under the Central Constitution to hold that a fair, Rajput was found dead at his The ministry had increased the ASF last year too. government. “Although we are taking competent and impartial Mumbai apartment on June 14 in On June 7, 2019, the ministry said domestic exams of only three common investigation is required what police said appeared to be an passengers would be charged Rs 150 instead of Rs 130 as agencies as of now, in course of time considering the fact that there are open-and-shut case of suicide. the ASF and international passengers would be we will be able to have one Common competing claims and The post-mortem report ruled out charged 4.85 USD instead of USD 3.25 as the ASF from Eligiblity Test for all recruitment acrimonious allegations of any foul play. After a two-week July 1, 2019. agencies in the country,” Secretary C political interference by the quiet, a political controversy The aviation sector has been significantly impacted Chandramouli said. Maharashtra and Bihar erupted over the death, as a Bihar due to the travel restrictions imposed in India and Bringing in transformational governments. Police team constituted to probe other countries in view of the coronavirus pandemic. reform in the recruitment process for “In such situation, there is the case on a complaint by the All airlines in India have taken cost-cutting measures central government jobs, the Cabinet reasonable apprehension of truth actor’s family alleged it got no such as pay cuts, leave-without-pay and firings of has announced the creation of a being a casualty and justice cooperation from its Mumbai employees in order to conserve cash. National Recruitment Agency (NRA) becoming a victim. To ensure counterpart. to make the process of applying for public confidence in the CBI in Mumbai, Questions such jobs easier for the youth. investigation and to do complete The NRA will be a multi-agency justice in the matter, this court Sushant’s staff member body which will encompass the first- considers it appropriate to invoke A special 10-member team of level test by the Staff Selection the powers conferred by Article the CBI - set up to investigate Commission (SSC), the Railway 142 of the Constitution. The Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Recruitment Boards (RRBs) and the ongoing investigation by the CBI Rajput's death - questioned a staff Institute of Banking Service is held to be lawful,” the court member of the actor on Friday.he Personnel (IBPS). A common said. team will be collecting from eligibility test will be held to screen Article 142 empowers the Mumbai Police the documents candidates at the first level for SSC, Supreme Court to pass orders for linked to the case, including RRBs and IBPS. doing complete justice in cases postmortem report. THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 15 Modi ruined SWACHH SURVEKSHAN 2020 unorganised ranked cleanest city, sector: Rahul ongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Chhattisgarh cleanest state CNarendra Modi government of decimating the unorganised economy, The announcement of this year’s results was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic comprising farmers, labourers and small businesses, in the last six years NEW DELHI (TIP): Madhya Pradesh’s of its rule, and said the country would Indore has been ranked the cleanest city not be able to generate jobs in the for the fourth consecutive year under the coming period as a result of that. Swachh Survekshan 2020, the centre’s Addressing via video-conferencing annual survey on cleanliness under the the foundation stone-laying ceremony Swachh Bharat Mission, announced on of the party’s offices to be built in 22 Thursday. districts headquarters of Surat in Gujarat and Navi Mumbai in Chhattisgarh, he said although the Maharashtra were ranked second and unorganised economy generates 90 third, respectively. In the category of per cent of the country’s employment, population of less than 1 lakh, the Modi government destroyed it Maharashtra’s Karad bagged the first through various moves like position, followed by Saswad and demonetisation and implementation Lonavala. of “wrong GST”. Gandhi stressed the Chhattisgarh was ranked the cleanest need to restore the balance between state of India in the ‘under 100 Urban the organised and unorganised Local Bodies’ category while Jharkhand economies for the welfare of the was adjudged the leanest state of India in country. The event was organised on the ‘above 100 Urban Local Bodies’ the occasion of the birth anniversary category. along with 100% scientific solid waste bring about rigour in the progress in of former prime minister Rajiv The announcement of this year’s management. With no concept of ODF in monitoring and a spirit of healthy Gandhi. results was delayed due to the Covid-19 urban areas and solid waste processing competition among states and cities to pandemic, the ministry of housing and standing at a mere 18%, it was clear that improve their performance in key Doctors: Pranab’s urban affairs said. The survey, which an accelerated approach was necessary if cleanliness parameters. This underlying covered 4,242 cities and saw the the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s dream of a thought led to the conceptualisation and participation of 1.87 crore citizens, was Swachh India was to be achieved within subsequent implementation of the health stable completed in 28 days. the timeframe of five years,” Union Swachh Survekshan (SS), a competitive espiratory parameters of “When the Swachh Bharat Mission- housing minister Hardeep Puri said framework to encourage cities to former president Pranab Urban (SBM-U) was launched in 2014, it during a virtual press conference on improve the status of urban sanitation RMukherjee have shown a slight was with the objective of making urban Thursday. while encouraging large-scale citizen improvement, though he continues to India 100% open defecation free (ODF) “A framework was therefore needed to participation,” he added. be on ventilator support, the hospital said on Thursday. Mukherjee, who was admitted to the Army’s Research and Referral Hospital on August 10, developed a Tweet trouble: Prashant Bhushan LAC: Border mechanism lung infection on Wednesday. Doctors attending on him said his vital parameters remain stable. “The gets 4 days to tender apology meets, fails to make respiratory parameters of Pranab Mukherjee have shown slight NEW DELHI (TIP): The improvement though he continues to Supreme Court on Thursday gave No to deferment headway on disengagement be on ventilatory support. His vital four days to lawyer-activist and clinical parameters remain stable Prashant Bhushan to reconsider NEW DELHI (TIP): Talks between Indian and and are being closely monitored by a his statement in the contempt Chinese diplomats Thursday could not achieve a team of specialists,” a hospital case against him even as the breakthrough to resolve the military standoff along the statement said.Mukherjee was defiant activist-lawyer said he Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, and New Delhi said operated on for removal of a clot in wasn’t asking for mercy. the two sides will “continue to sincerely work towards the brain on August 10 at the Army A three-judge Bench headed by complete disengagement” of troops. Hospital in Delhi Cantonment. He Justice Arun Mishra, which had This was the fourth meeting via videoconference of was also tested positive for Covid-19. convicted Bhushan of contempt the Working Mechanism for Consultation & of court on August 14 for his Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) MEA seeks tweets against CJI SA Bobde and since the standoff began early May. the last four CJIs, rejected „ SC rejected Prashant Bhushan’s The Chinese reluctance to step back from Pangong Indian lawyer for Bhushan’s plea to defer plea to defer arguments on Tso, where its troops continue to occupy the ridgeline at arguments on sentence. sentence Finger 4, and the Gogra-Hot Springs area has stalled the It was not impressed by senior disengagement process despite diplomatic and military Jadhav „ Senior counsel Dushyant Dave counsel Dushyant Dave’s argued that ‘heavens would not talks. Unlike statements of the last three WMCC ndia has again insisted that argument on Bhushan’s behalf fall’ if the hearing was deferred meetings, there was no reference to “progress” or Kulbhushan Jadhav should be that “heavens are not going to fall “disengagement process” in the Indian statement „ The Bench also rejected his represented by an Indian lawyer if the hearing on quantum of Thursday. Nor was there any mention of “early and I request for arguments to be for filing a review petition against his sentence is deferred”. heard by another Bench complete disengagement” which was there the last time. death sentence in Pakistan, said The Bench also turned down Beijing, however, said it “positively evaluated the Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson of his request for arguments on progress made in the disengagement of the front-line the Ministry of External Affairs sentence to be heard by another given some time,” Venugopal forces of the two countries” and agreed to (MEA). “On this issue, we are in touch Bench. It would be “act of said. “conscientiously implement the consensus” reached with Pakistan through diplomatic impropriety”, the Bench told However, Bhushan said his between the two sides. channels,” he said. Dave. statement was a well thought-out. However, it said the “It’s unlikely there will be punishment would not be acted substantial change in my upon until his petition seeking statement,” Bhushan said. “We review of the August 14 order can give you time… and it is convicting him of contempt of better if you consider it… we will court was decided. give you two or three days,” the Attorney General KK Bench told Bhushan. Venugopal requested the top Justice Mishra, due to retire court not to punish Bhushan for next month, said, “In my judicial contempt of court. “It would be career, I have never held anyone tremendously good if Bhushan is guilty of contempt.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA TRIBUTE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 16 PANDIT JASRAJ (1930-2020) INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC’S GREATEST VOICE FALLS SILENT New Delhi (TIP): Mozart, Beethoven, vivid detail what had happened. Pavarotti and Jasraj are up there in the “The king told his men to announce skies somewhere, planets all in a cosmos that he has awarded me 5,000 gold coins. of stars big and small. I was shocked, I couldn’t believe it. I was On Monday, Pandit Jasraj died in his sweating and I almost fainted, I was New Jersey home, the voice that soared maybe 22 years old then,” he told PTI in and swooped for over eight decades to an interview in January this year. touch a chord with music lovers the He also spoke about being self critical world over, falling silent forever. He was and never giving up on ‘riyaz’ despite 90. advancing age. It was only last year in September that The musician, like his music, was the International Astronomical Union completely in sync with the times. named a minor planet after Jasraj, an "I teach through Skype. I suggest honor that was previously only reserved everyone do it. I am walking with time for classical greats like Amadeus Mozart, and that's what one should do. I don't like Ludwig van Beethoven, Luciano when people say 'Woh zamaana achha Pavarotti -- and then Pandit Jasraj. tha' (Those were the good times). The Hindustani vocalist, the first "I believe the current phase is good. Indian to be honoured so, was considered One should not compare it with the past - a great stalwart of classical Indian - good or bad. One has to walk with time music. With a voice range that travelled and only then you will like the current 3.5 octaves, Pandit Jasraj appealed to the time," he said in the interview. most fastidious aficionado looking out Talking about his fondness for Lata for the smallest nuance as well as the Mangeshkar, he had said, “She is my untutored fan who just sat back and favourite singer. There is no one like enjoyed the music flow over her. her”. Jasraj, who was from the Mewati He loved listening to music from every gharana, belonged to the league of great part of the world and was someone who vocalists such as Bade Gulam Ali Khan, could appreciate the Beatles and Mehdi M S Subbulakshmi and . Hassan as much as he did Bhimsen The Haryana born Jasraj made Joshi. classical music accessible to all with his The musician, who married great soulful renditions of ‘khayal’ mixed with director V Shantaram’s daughter ‘thumri’. Madhura, also sang in the movies. The It was not just about the voice but also couple has a son, Shaarang Dev Pandit, perfect diction, clarity in ‘sur’ and and a daughter, Durga Jasraj, both ‘gayaki’. Such was his command over musicians. ragas that Pandit Jasraj would sometime Pandit Jasraj’s first song was in 1966 wake up in the middle of the night to with the bhajan “Vandana Karo” in compose a ‘’. He is credited with raga for his father-in-law creating new ragas such as ‘abiri todi’ V Shantaram’s “Ladki Sahyadri Ki”. and ‘patdeepki’ besides introducing a The bhajan was composed by Vasant new style of ‘jugalbandi’, the ‘Jasrangi’. Desai. It was never just about the purists. The second film song came almost Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the after a decade in the 1975 movie “Birbal Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, My Brother”, for which he collaborated Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi- with another legend, classical vocalist classical music like ‘haveli sangeet’ and Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, on a 'jugalbandi' reached out to devotees with his in raga Malkauns. ‘bhajans’, a particular favourite for his Pandit Jasraj’s last Bollywood song fans being “Om Namo Bhagavate” in was in 2008 for Vikram Bhatt’s horror praise of Lord Krishna. movie “1920”. The song, titled “Vaada He clearly had a feel for Urdu too. tumse hai vaada”, was composed by The music legend, who celebrated his . 90th birthday in January this year, also His rendition of raga Ahir Bhairav had great love for ghazals and once was also used by filmmaker Ang Lee in wistfully quoted the popular Ghalib his Hollywood movie “Life of Pi”. ghazal, “Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ki Pandit Jasraj will live on – in his har khwahish pe dam nikale” to describe endless recordings and also in the many all the things left undone in his life. students he mentored. Born on January 28, 1930 in Haryana’s Hisar district, Pandit Jasraj was TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR initiated into classical music by his THE MUSIC LEGEND father, Pandit Motiram and honed his craft under the guidance of his elder The legend's demise has sent the brother Pandit Maniram. nation into mourning. Remembering In fact, Pandit Jasraj started his Pandit Jasraj’s unparalleled musical journey as a player. The contribution to classical Indian music, turn towards singing came perhaps after President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime he heard ’s voice. He was Minister Narendra Modi, Lata just a schoolboy then. there was a hotel where Begum Akhtar’s take a step forward so I started spending Mangeshkar and others in the music Describing this change, Pandit Jasraj ghazal ‘Deewana banana hai to deewana more time in the hotel instead of the industry condoled the death of the had told PTI Bhasha in an interview that bana de, varna taqdeer tamasha na bana school,” he had said. classical Indian vocalist at the age of 90. he started learning tabla with his elder de’ used to play. The hotel owner would His first public concert was for Nepal The President said he was sad to hear brother Pandit Maniram but turned to play the same ghazal every time. king Tribhuwan Bir Bikram Shah in about Pandit Jasraj’s passing away. classical singing at the age of 14. “And my feet would stop there. Such 1952. “While going to school in , was the pull in her voice that I could not Sixty-eight years later, he recalled in Contd on page 17 THE INDIAN PANORAMA TRIBUTE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 17

From page 16 had gathered at the funeral home during the day to pay their respects to Pandit Jasraj. Keeping in mind the social distancing “Spanning a distinguished career of requirements amid the pandemic, a over 8 decades, Pandit Jasraj, a Padma limited number of people were being Vibhushan recipient, enthralled people allowed at a time to enter the funeral with soulful renditions. Condolence to home and pay their tributes. his family, friends & music "We will all miss the musical legend. It connoisseurs,” the President said in a is indeed the end of an era in Indian statement posted on his official Twitter classical music. With Pandit Jasraj's handle. death, we have lost a ‘sargam' of PM Modi said Pandit Jasraj’s death shastriya sangeet,” Kumar told PTI. "No had created a huge void in the Indian one can match the legend that he was.” cultural sphere. Hari, one of Pandit Jasraj's disciples, “The unfortunate demise of Pandit said that all his pupils are still in a state Jasraj Ji leaves a deep void in the Indian of shock and are trying to come to terms cultural sphere. Not only were his with the tremendous loss. renditions outstanding, he also made a “We are trying to make sense of it. We mark as an exceptional mentor to several are deeply feeling his loss but we also see other vocalists. Condolences to his the wealth of love that he has left family and admirers worldwide. Om behind,” he said. Shanti,” Modi tweeted Celebrating Hari said Pandit Jasraj was Jasraj’s storied legacy spanning almost surrounded by his disciples and they are eight decades, Vice President M constantly communicating with his Venkaiah Naidu credited the music family in India. They are making maestro for creating timeless necessary arrangements to fly his mortal masterpieces in Indian classical music. remains to India for the funeral. Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, who “Pandit Jasraj's demise is a loss for was Pandit Jasraj’s favourite singer, said India, for the cultural tradition of India she was devastated by the death of the but broadly it is a loss for music overall. music legend. He stands for music everywhere, his “I am devastated by the news of passing is a big loss for music,” Hari demise of great classical vocalist and said. worshiper of goddess Saraswati, Sangeet New Jersey-based Alka Aneja fondly Marthand Pandit Jasraj ji. May his soul recalled her association with the Padma rest in peace,” Mangeshkar wrote on Vibhushan recipient and said he was a Twitter. maestro and a legend, "but the humanity, Vocalist called Pandit kindness and generosity” that came from Jasraj the last of the five pillars of him was unparalleled. Indian classical music. Aneja said Pandita , “He was one of the greatest singers of Hindustani classical vocalist and our country.I always considered him one disciple of Pandit Jasraj, as well as two- of the five pillars of Indian classical three other disciples are expected to take music - Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Kumar the mortal remains of Pandit Jasraj to Gandharva, Mallikarjun Mansur, Mumbai on an Air India flight on Kishori Amonkar, and Pandit Jasraj. We Tuesday afternoon. have lost an irreplaceable artiste today,” Aneja, who was Pandit Jasraj's realtor Mudgal told PTI. and had known him for the last three Sarod maestro Ustad years, said she last met him on the said Pandit Jasraj’s “passing away Shafqat Amanat Ali festival of Janmashtami last week. marks the end of an era in the world of @Shankar_Live @ShafqatAmanatA "He was a legend for the world but he music”. Devastated after hearing the news that Deeply saddened by the news of the was a very kind and gentle soul for me. I “I shared so many festivals with Jasraj Sangeet marthand pandit Jasraj has demise of #PanditJasraj ji. Honoured to got to know him at a personal level. He bhai right from the sixties. He gave a moved on to the next dimension . A big have shared a stage with him. had a great sense of humour and was different dimension to vocal music. His void in the world of Indian Classical A true legend & an affectionate human very humble," she said. musical approach and genius endeared music . His music will live on in this being. A monumental loss to the world of Aneja said a legend like Pandit Jasraj, him to the planet. His legacy lives on planet . music. My condolences to his family & who had achieved so much in life, was a timelessly. I will miss him immensely fans. very humble person who “allowed people both musically and personally! May his VISHAL DADLANI in his life. People don't have their feet on soul rest in peace!,” Khan wrote in a @VishalDadlani Amaan Ali Bangash the ground when they achieve as much Facebook post. Just heard of the passing of the @AmaanAliBangash as he did”. He was very humble and a Veteran singer Asha Bhosle said in Legendary #PanditJasraj Ji. My With passing away of Pandit Jasraj ji, gentle soul, she said. Pandit Jasraj’s death she has lost a big condolence to music itself, and to every we have lost a timesless Legend of Recalling that he used to call her ‘Son brother and she would always remember musician on the planet. A truly Music! Our heartfelt condolences to his Pari', Aneja said whenever she touched his “childlike demeanor”. monumental loss. family. Prayers for his soul to rest in his feet, he would say 'betiyaan pair “I have lost someone who was My heart goes out to my friends Jatin eternal peace. We have lost one of the nahin chhooti hain (daughters don't extremely fond of me, I have lost a big & Lalit Pandit, Shweta & Shraddha biggest jewels of our fraternity! touch feet)'. Aneja said she is blessed to brother indeed! Sangeet ka sooraj doob Pandit & of course @DurgaJasraj ji, and #panditjasraj have known him. gaya… I will always remember his the family. FIA Chairman Ankur Vaidya childlike demeanor. May his soul rest in DISCIPLES AND FOLLOWERS IN US PAY recollected multiple interactions he had peace,” the singer said in a statement. Azmi Shabana with Pandit Jasraj, saying he was a “very Veteran lyricist-writer @AzmiShabana TRIBUTES TO LEGENDARY CLASSICAL inspiring and mesmerising personality". said a “huge pillar of Hindustani sangeet Deeply saddened to hear abt the VOCALIST Vaidya said Pandit Jasraj was the has fallen today”. passing away of #Pt Jasraj.Ever since Guest of Honour at FIA's India Day “My heartfelt condolence to Pandit my accident in Jan 2020, Ive been waking NEW YORK (TIP): Disciples and parade in 2013 and was honoured again Jasraj’s family . I can see him standing up to the strains of #The followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj by the organisation in 2018 for his on the stage with his arms raised as if he BestofPanditJasraj n am deeply grateful in the US paid their tributes to the Indian distinguished accomplishment and is blessing all of us and in his soft and 4 d solace his voice has given me over d classical vocalist and described his significant contribution to the Indian silken voice for the last time he is yrs.Condolences to Durga and the passing away as an irreparable loss to classical music. saying,” Akhtar added. http://family.RIP India and its cultural heritage while Pandit Jasraj, who belonged to the Other celebrities including AR fondly recalling his humble and gentle , was in the US when the Rahman, , Vishal Dadlani, salim merchant nature. coronavirus-led lockdown happened and Shankar Mahadevan among others took @salim_merchant Former president of the diaspora decided to stay back in that country. to Twitter to pen tributes for the legend. Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj ji has organisation, US Federation of Indian Demonstrating his ability to adapt A.R.Rahman left us.. his voice & music has inspired & Associations (FIA), Alok Kumar, paid his with the times, his last performance was @arrahman left a deep impact on the history of respects to the legendary artist at the in April this year. He sang on Hanuman #RIPPanditJasraj indian classical Indian classical music. Hindu Funeral Home in Highland Park Jayanti for the Sankat Mochan Hanuman music has lost one of its shining stars. Om Shanti in New Jersey. temple in Varanasi through Facebook Kumar said a large number of people Live. THE INDIAN PANORAMA BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 18 KANGANA TAKES A DIG AT KJO AND ‘GUNJAN SAXENA’ angana Ranaut has written a poem for Karan Johar, as a Kdig at his latest production, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl. While the Janhvi Kapoor-starrer received positive reviews, the film also attracted controversy for its portrayal of the Indian Air Force. The official handle of Kangana’s team shared the poem on Twitter, “Karan Johar ke liye shayari arz hai...Humein nationalism ki dukaan chalani hai par deshbhakti Swara says she has nahi dikhani hai. Pakistan se war wali filmein bahut chalti hain, Hum bhi banaenge lekin uska lost work because of villain bhi Hindustani hai. Ab third gender bhi aa gaya army mein lekin Karan Johar tu kab her opinions samjhega senani sirf senani hai. (A wara Bhaskar does not hold back from sharing poem for Karan Johar...we want to her opinions on a variety of issues. The actress jump aboard the nationalism Sadmits that she has lost a lot of work because of bandwagon but won’t show the opinions she holds and her largely anti- patriotism. Films based on war establishment stance, but she has come to accept it as with Pakistan earn money so we collateral damage. will make such films but the In an interview with Firstpost, Swara was asked if villains in these will still be Indian. her opinion have in any way impacted her work. To Now the third gender has also this, she said, "Yes, of course, there is no denying that, entered the army, when will you and I have to admit that I have lost a lot of work understand, Karan Johar, that a because of the positions I have taken. But it is fine. It soldier is simply a soldier?).” is a collateral that I have come to accept. I don't seek The team had also criticised and I don't say things from a position of an influence. Gunjan Saxena, the film, earlier I am not a paid influencer, I am not paid to say these and tweeted, “All n all GS remains a things. I say these things because I genuinely believe petty film missing the larger in it. I am willing to bear that brunt." picture and essence of a soldier’s Swara also clarified that although she has strong life, proving her opponents right views on certain things, she sees herself as primarily who said we are here to protect an actor and not an activist. Dismissing the Bharat Mata but you are here for speculation that she is interested in a career in equal opportunity, that’s pretty politics, Swara said that she shares her opinions much sums up the film in the end without an agenda behind it. Gunjan wins not India.SAD !” Online trolling, bullying Varun Dhawan And Sara Ali increased during Khan's Coolie No.1 Headed For A lockdown: Sonakshi Diwali Release onakshi Sinha wants to bring an end to online trolling and Sbullying. A frequent target of fter scoring a big hit with the remake internet bullies, Sonakshi has of Judwa, Varun Dhawan is all set to launched a new initiative, Ab Bas, Areturn with the remake of another calling for an end to online iconic comedy from 90’s Bollywood, Coolie harassment. No.1. The film is already way past its due date Speaking to Pinkvilla, Sonakshi on May 1 and now after months of waiting for said people are abusing their the theatres to re-open the makers have freedom of expression. “People finally decided to give the film an OTT release feel that by just hiding behind the on Diwali this year. screen they are anonymous and The movie has been sold to Amazon Prime can say whatever they want to, and Video for a direct OTT release according to a in whichever way they want. recent report on Bollywood Hungama, which Definitely, democracy has been has already released films like Shakuntala misused when it comes to social Devi and Gulabo Sitabo. The report also media and online harassment. blame. “Yes, I was trolled and mentions that if the theatres had opened by People are really taking freedom of bullied even for taking a stand now the makers were ready to hold off Cooli speech for granted and mistaking against bullying. People without No.1’s release till January 1. it for freedom to abuse – to which thinking of anything just go out According to a source of the publication, The source also informs that after Akshay they don’t have a right. That’s why there and vent their frustration. “The idea was to hold back for a theatrical Kumar’s Laxmi Bomb and ’s Bhuj: we are trying to create some Especially during the lockdown as release, but in current times, there is no The Pride Of India which are both releasing awareness and what actions can be people have less to do which is why clarity on reopening of cinema halls, and on Disney+ , Varun’s comedy has been taken against those who a lot more negativity and hate are hence, they took the tough call of opting for a sold to Amazon as the third highest grosser perpetrate it,” Sonakshi said. coming out online. Initial thoughts direct to digital release. The team feels that on OTT. Sonakshi believes that people are that it is battle but it’s Diwali is the ideal time to get the family Coolie No. 1 the original starred Govinda sitting idle at home during definitely one that needs to begin audiences glued onto their television and and Karisma Kapoor while the remake is lockdown, with nowhere better to and we need to fight back,” she laptop screens to collectively enjoy the comic being headlined by Varun Dhawan and Sara spend their energies at, might be to said. caper.” Ali Khan. THE INDIAN PANORAMA HOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 19 ANGELINA JOLIE CALLS HERSELF BORING: I SPEND TIME STUDYING FOREIGN POLICY

ngelina Jolie might be one of the most beautiful actresses we have but she Abelieves she is quite boring. In a new interview Angelina has revealed that its her children that are creative and that she loves to watch each of them take on a new personality. Britney asks court During a press event for her upcoming film ‘The One and Only Ivan’, she said, "Oh god, I'm really boring. I spend a lot of time studying to curb father’s foreign policy. But I think my creativity is my kids. Because being with them and making up stories before bed or just being silly with them, power over her (I am) really (doing) nothing. Just watching ritney Spears on Tuesday asked a each of them become uniquely who they are court to keep her father from and being around them and going into each of Breasserting the broad control over their (space), whether it be their rooms and her life and career that he has had for talking to them or developing or helping them most of the past 12 years. develop. It's not as much me but my mom was In documents filed by her court- like that, and loved seeing other people's appointed lawyer that give a rare public creativity.” airing to the wishes of the 38-year-old pop Angelina Jolie is mother to six children -- superstar, she asked that her father not sons Maddox, Pax, and Knox, and daughters return to the role of conservator of her Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne. person, which gave him power over her In 'The One And Only Ivan', Angelina Jolie major life decisions from 2008 until 2019, has voiced the character of an aging elephant when he temporarily stepped aside, citing named Stella, who cares for an abandoned baby health problems. elephant named Ruby in a circus show at the “Britney is strongly opposed to James Big Top Mall. return as conservator of her person,” the On her association, Angelina said, "One of document says. my children read the book and said that they James Spears has kept his separate role loved it. We talked about why it was special and as conservator over his daughter’s why it meant so much to them. So, I started to finances. For the first 11 years of the pursue where it is being made, what's conservatorship, he served as co- happening and started to get involved. I looked conservator with attorney Andrew M. at the early drafts and it was very interesting.” Wallet, who resigned from the role early last year. OLIVIA WILDE TO DIRECT A Miley Cyrus confirms she and Cody SPIDER-WOMAN MOVIE? ctor-director Olivia Wilde is all set to helm a Marvel movie for Sony, reported Deadline. split up after 10 months of dating ASony has been developing its own Spider-Verse using Spider-Man and related characters. Now Wilde, who helmed last year’s acclaimed iley Cyrus and Cody Simpson have called it coming-of-age comedy Booksmart, has reportedly quits after 10 months of dating. Following been recruited by Sony to make a movie about one of Mseveral reports saying that the couple broke the female Marvel characters. And the Deadline up, the "Can't Be Tamed" singer confirmed that she report said it will centre on Spider-Woman. and Simpson are no longer together via The title of Spider-Woman has been held by many Live on Thursday. characters in Marvel Comics, including Mary Jane "Today it came out that me and my boyfriend have Watson, Gwen Stacy, Jessica Drew, among others. It is broken up," Cyrus told fans shortly before releasing unknown which incarnation of the character will her new single "Midnight Sky." feature in Wilde’s movie. She continued, "For right now,two halves can't make Katie Silberman will pen the screenplay. a whole, and we're individually just working on ourselves, becoming the people that we want to be. Like everybody else at this age, we're just deciding who we want to be with our lives, what we want to do with our lives." Cyrus also asked the public to refrain from creating a "drama story" if she and Simpson are spotted spending time together after the breakup. "We've been friends for 10 years, and we're going to continue to be friends. Just don't make it something that it is not," she said. After Cyrus dropped her new single, Simpson showed his support for the musician and shared a screenshot of them video-chatting. "So proud of you," he wrote. "Congratulations to the most special of all. Go cop that new new!" TMZ and Page Six were the first outlets to report that the couple split several weeks ago, citing anonymous sources close to the couple. THE INDIAN PANORAMA BLACK VOICES IN FILM FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 20 SR for Black Voices: Retrospective Docs BY MABEL PAIS “ SRFF has been screening films that deal with the Black experience since its inaugural season in 2014. We are grateful to the filmmakers who have agreed to make their films available in this retrospective so we can all celebrate the growing strength of the Black Lives Matter movement." - Nora Armani, Festival Founder - Artistic Director 4 Programs of Documentaries on the Black Experience From SRFF's 7 Previous Editions Screening Online, August 21-22 SR for Black Voices Retrospective he Socially Relevant Film Festival NY 2020 (SRFFNY2020) is proud to bring to its fans a Tretrospective of documentary films from the past seven editions of SR Film Festival. These are films that touch upon Black Lives and tell Socially Relevant™ stories shining the spotlight on race relations, prejudice, injustice, social inequality, yet showing a glimmer of hope with some positive developments. Seven handpicked documentaries are grouped into four programs screening over two days, Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22. Q&A sessions follow the online film screenings. Four programs depicting films related to Black Lives Matter will be streamed online free of charge on August 21- 22. You must subscribe to the SRFF channel to watch the films - ratedsrfilms.org Each program of films is followed by a short Q&A with the filmmakers. All the film and talk programs are free and open to the public. For the complete program, registration information, and film details, visit ratedsrfilms.org SRFF has always advocated positive social change through the power of film. Join the retrospective in Collage of scenes from Black Voices in Film - Photo / SRFF2020. celebrating Black Voices and Black Lives. SCHEDULE Stonewall with interviews and never-seen-before footage of donate, visit ratedsrfilms.org FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 7:00 PM LGBT pioneer icons Sylvia River and Marsha P Johnson. Festival Founder and Artistic Director Nora Armani SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 3:00 PM says, "SRFF has been screening films that deal with the Just Listen, Ching Juhl, 15', USA, 2020- Music vigil for (In the) Executioner's Shadow, Maggie Stogner, 55', USA, 2018 Black experience since its inaugural season in 2014. We are Elijah McClain victim of police brutality. - Capital punishment. grateful to the filmmakers who have agreed to make their String players from around the world join in a vigil for films available in this retrospective so we can all celebrate Elijah McClain killed by police brutality. Hundreds The film tackles tough issues of justice, injustice, and the growing strength of the Black Lives Matter gathered in Washington Square Park, NYC for a peaceful capital punishment and underscores themes of race and movement." and touching event on June 29, 2020. Filmmaker Ching economic inequities, high rates of wrongful incarceration, SRFF 2021 Juhl interviews young American-Chinese violist Sean mental illness among inmates. This provocative film Juhl, African American violinist Sean Bennett, Russian challenges viewers to question their deepest beliefs about The eight edition of SRFF scheduled for March 2021 will Asian violinist Anya Ivanova, and African American the meaning of justice and to examine how the death cover a broad range of socially relevant™ stories on violinist Lady Jess. penalty defines who we are as a society. climate change, gun control, health care, the Middle East, Black Lives Matter, Ching Juhl, 10', USA, 2020 - Straight from the Pen, Paul Sutton, 51', USA, 2017 - A refugees, indigenous people, LGBTQ rights, and more. June 2nd protest at Foley Square. writing program in prison. Submissions are open on Filmfreeway.com. Thousands join the June 2, 2020 protest and march in An unprecedented creative writing class matches 24 ABOUT SR SOCIALLY RELEVANT FILM FESTIVAL New York City, at Foley Square, near City Hall, passing prisoners - mostly lifers - with a dozen college students on through Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, to rally at One a maximum-security yard in southern California. NY (SRFFNY) Police Plaza, the NYC police headquarters, shouting "I Prisoners learn to express themselves openly and honestly, SR Socially Relevant ™ Film Festival New York, a non- Can't Breathe!" The film depicts Black Lives Matter as a many for the first time, to a group of strangers, in a setting profit organization, founded by actress Nora Armani. The decentralized movement advocating non-violent civil where survival often demands alienation, disaffection, and Mission of the SR Film Festival is to shine the spotlight on disobedience in protest against incidents of police aggression. filmmakers who tell compelling, socially relevant™, brutality and racially motivated violence. 7:00 PM human interest stories, across a broad range of social ISAAC POPE: The Spirit of an American Century,Rock INSIDE/OUTSIDE, Nandini Sikand, 95', USA, 2019 - issues. The festival was created as a response to the Grant, 58', USA, 2018 - 100 years of American history seen Female mass incarceration. proliferation of violence and violent forms of storytelling by Isaac Pope, grandson of enslaved people, son of Inside/Outside is a feature-length documentary film in media and entertainment, and works to raise awareness sharecroppers. about women and mass incarceration in the United States. of social issues and promote positive social change. An intimate view of 100 years of American history seen Seen through the lens of a predominantly white county During its first seven years, the festival showcased over 400 by Isaac Pope, an African American centenarian who is a jail in a rapidly gentrifying town in the Lehigh Valley in films from 35 countries. Submissions for SRFF 2021 are spellbinding storyteller and unsung hero of war, the civil Pennsylvania, this film explores challenges the women open and accepted from all over the world. rights and workers' movements, and the tale of the nation's face inside and outside the jail as they struggle with sexual Spokespersons and guests of SR Socially Relevant™ spirit, loss, and love. Grandson of enslaved people, son of assault, substance abuse, and often motherhood. Film Festival NY include Amy Goodman of Democracy sharecroppers, he yearned toward the American Dream. Inside/Outside addresses the hard and cold facts of the Now, Erin Brockovich, Martin Sheen, Pulitzer Prize and 9:00 PM prison industrial complex. Tony award-winning writer Robert Schenkkan, prolific STONEWALL WITH A T, Samy Nemir Olivares, 80', "Meet the Filmmakers" sessions broadcast live on the and best-selling French novelist Marc Levy, Academy USA, 2019 - Transgender prejudice. SRFF YouTube Channel. If you missed any, you can still Award Nominee and Emmy Award Winner Guy Davidi, The New York City transgender activism movement - watch all the discussions at ratedsrfilms.org American TV commentator and author Gretchen Carlson, spanning from Stonewall era to the present - in a decades- Registration for the films and talks is FREE, however, and Liaison Officer of Tibet and the Dalai Lama, Kunga long struggle to acquire civil rights, recognition under the tax-deductible donations are highly appreciated and will Tashi. law and society,and fighting against discrimination. It's an be shared with Reel Works and two other Black Lives (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, untold chapter of the LGBT history revisited 50 years after Matter organizations to help make their voices heard. To Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA DRIVE -IN FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 21 'Sidewalk' Drive-In Film Festival

“ We strongly believe that great “I'm super proud and excited that films are meant to be experienced we've moved to a drive-in festival communally - on a big screen with despite the many challenges big sound and, while the festival brought about by the current era." will certainly be different this year."- Rachel Morgan, Festival Creative 22nd Edition, August 24-30 Director - Lead Programmer 7 days, 4 outdoor screens A scene from 'BANKSY MOST WANTED' - Photo / 'Sidewalk' 163 films: 41 features, 122 shorts, 23 music videos he 'Sidewalk' Film Festival's 22nd edition will take place August 24-30 at The Grand River Drive- TIn at The Backyard in Leeds, Birmingham, Alabama, making this year's event the largest film festival in the country to present all of their films at the drive-in. A highly anticipated stop on the regional film festival circuit for filmmakers, film industry veterans and film fans due to its adventurous programming (including its celebrated SHOUT/LGBTQIA+ film festival within a film festival), creative and raucous parties, events, and street gatherings, Sidewalk is the rare film festival that has not gone virtual or postponed altogether this year. With 163 films (41 features, 122 shorts) and 23 music videos, the film festival has packed an ambitious slate into 7 days and 4 outdoor screens. Sidewalk is also taking advantage of the drive-in setting to spice their lineup with some classics and slightly off-the beaten path titles. The 22nd Annual 'Sidewalk' Festival at the Drive-In will screen films each evening on all four screens. Gates will tentatively open each day at 6:30PM with the start of the first films of the night scheduled for 8:00PM daily. A scene from 'THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY' - Photo / 'Sidewalk' 'Sidewalk' Film Festival Creative Director and Lead Programmer, Rachel Morgan, said, "While we would what? much prefer to be running from film to film in unique The other full- length feature films have the following and beautiful spaces in downtown Birmingham this themes: late August, I'm super proud and excited that we've moved to a drive-in festival despite the many challenges Shout, Alabama, Black Lens, Life & Liberty, Family brought about by the current era. We strongly believe Fest, and more. that great films are meant to be experienced The Shorts Program include the titles: Narrative communally - on a big screen with big sound and, while Shorts #1, Narrative Shorts #2, Narrative Shorts #3, the festival will certainly be different this year, we are Narrative Shorts #4; Documentary Shorts #1, ecstatic to still bring a little of the magic of Sidewalk to Documentary Shorts #2, Documentary Shorts #3, Black late summer. I can't wait to watch so many of the year's Lens Shorts, Environmental Shorts, and Shout Shorts. best films under the stars, surrounded by fellow film In addition there are Music Videos running for a total of lovers. Party on (safely)." 89 minutes. 'Sidewalk' will open on Monday, August 24 with an ABOUT 'SIDEWALK' Opening Night Extravaganza. 'Sidewalk' will be offering filmmaker Q&As and A scene from ' FIRST COW' - Photo / 'Sidewalk' 'Sidewalk' is a nonprofit organization dedicated to talkbacks as well as continuing their educational encouraging filmmaking in Alabama and building efforts online throughout this year's film festival. One becomes consumed by his own greed and insecurity as audiences for independent film. The group produces the key virtual presentation this year will be A the operation spins out of control. Starring Elizabeth nationally recognized Sidewalk Film Festival, the Conversation with Michael O'Neill on Saturday, August Debicki, Mick Jagger, Donald Sutherland, and Claes SHOUT LGBTQ Film Festival; organizes a wide variety 29 as veteran actor and Alabama native Michael O'Neill Bang. of educational programs for filmmakers and holds participates in an Inside the Actors' Studio-style FIRST COW other events that create interest in and enthusiasm for conversation on Zoom. They'll discuss Michael's career DIR:Kelly Reichardt l USA l 2h2m independent film. in Hollywood and offer advice to anyone looking to To expand on this work and better serve their mission break into the industry. 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Since its debut in 1999, filmmakers from across the DIRS:Aurélia Rouvier, Seamus Haley l USA l 1h30m An ordinary high school student discovers that his country and around the world have come to Banksy is a household name, but behind this name family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself Birmingham to screen their work at Sidewalk and have hides a multitude of stories, artworks, stunts, political turning into a werewolf. been thrilled to discover enthusiastic crowds eager to statements and identities, leading to one of the art TEEN WITCH (1989) devour new independent cinema. The Festival world's biggest unanswered questions- who is Banksy? DIR:Dorian Walker l USA l 1h30m continues to thrive with increased submissions, ticket THE BURNT ORANGE HERESY sales, and press coverage. The 22nd annual Sidewalk DIR:Giuseppe Capotondi l USA l 1h40m High school misfit Louise, at a loss for romance, Film Festival will take place August 24-30, 2020. Hired to steal a rare painting from one of the most discovers magical abilities, but if the teenage witch (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social enigmatic painters of all time, an ambitious art dealer finds she cannot conjure herself true love, then so Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 22 Lukashenko rewards security forces as Russian Opposition Belarus protests rage on MINSK (TIP): Alexander leader ‘poisoned’ Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, awarded medals “for impeccable Putin critic Navalny in coma ‘after having tea at airport’ service” on Tuesday to law enforcement officials who have helped MOSCOW (TIP): Russian opposition him crack down on protesters politician Alexei Navalny is in a coma demanding he step down in the 10 days and on a ventilator in a hospital since an election they say was stolen. intensive care unit after falling ill from In an effort to clamp down on strikes suspected poisoning that his allies that have hit some of the country’s believe is linked to his political activity. most important factories, the The 44-year-old foe of Russia's government also issued a message to President Vladimir Putin felt unwell on managers of state-run plants telling a flight back to Moscow from Tomsk, a them to ensure workers fulfil their city in Siberia, and was taken to a duties or be disciplined. hospital after the plane made an Lukashenko is under the biggest emergency landing in Omsk, Navalny's pressure of his 26-year-rule, with no spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said on sign of an end to the protests and Twitter. strikes over the election, which the She told the Echo Moskvy radio president says he won with 80 per cent station he must have consumed of the vote but protesters say was something from tea he drank at an blatantly rigged. airport cafe before boarding the plane At least two protesters have been early Thursday. killed and thousands detained in the During the flight, Navalny started post-election crackdown. Many of sweating and asked her to talk to him so those detained have complained of that he could “focus on a sound of a punishment beatings, cramped voice." He then went to the bathroom and conditions and starvation rations. lost consciousness. Opposition politician Sviatlana “Looks like Putin is doing really badly Tsikhanouskaya says she was the — was handed some data on protest rightful winner. sentiment growing explosively — if he Tsikhanouskaya, who emerged as made the decision to poison Navalny,” ‘President scared’ the consensus opposition candidate the politician's close ally Vladimir Milov Putin is scared. He is sending a message to his own people not to try do at only after a number of others, said in a tweet. home what they see on TV from Belarus. —An EU diplomat including her husband, were jailed or Navalny is currently being treated at barred from standing, has fled abroad, the Omsk ambulance hospital. He is in a issuing calls via the internet to her coma in grave condition. Doctors at the Last year, Navalny was rushed to a administrative arrest, with what his followers to rise up. hospital remain tight-lipped about his hospital from prison where he was team said was suspected poisoning. — Hundreds of protesters chanting diagnosis. serving a sentence following an AP “shame” gathered at a theatre in Minsk on Tuesday in solidarity with its director, who was fired for speaking out in support of the opposition. Russian opposition politician Navalny in coma They were due later to converge on a prison where Tsikhanouskaya’s husband has been detained since the after suspected poisoning, says spokeswoman end of May. “All of this outrageous, unfair MOSCOW (TIP): Russian opposition marriage certificate and the patient did lawlessness shows us how this rotten politician Alexei Navalny is in a coma not consent, according to Yarmysh. system works, where one person and on a ventilator in an intensive care Navalny's doctor Yaroslav Ashikhmin controls everything,” Tsikhanouskaya unit in Siberia after falling ill from told the independent Meduza outlet that said in a video on Tuesday. suspected poisoning that his allies he is trying to arrange his transfer to a “One man has kept the country in believe is linked to his political activity. clinic in Hanover or Strasbourg. fear for 26 years. One man stole the The 44-year-old critic of Russia's Verzilov, who was flown to Berlin for choice of Belarusians,” she said. President Vladimir Putin felt unwell on treatment in 2018, said hospitals in Omsk Attention is firmly focused on how a flight back to Moscow from Tomsk, a or Moscow would not be able to treat Russia will respond to the biggest city in Siberia, and was taken to a Navalny properly and expressed concern political crisis facing an ex-Soviet hospital after the plane made an about possible pressure from security neighbour since 2014 in Ukraine, when emergency landing in Omsk, Navalny's services that doctors could be under in Moscow intervened militarily after an spokeswoman, Kira Yarmysh, said on Russia. allied leader was toppled by public Twitter. with definite clearance from Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on protests. She told the Echo Moskvy radio political leadership,” Pyotr Verzilov, a Thursday said it was necessary to wait Of all former Soviet republics, station that he must have consumed member of Russia's protest group Pussy for the test results showing what caused Belarus is the closest to Russia something from tea he drank at an Riot who ended up in intensive care after Navalny's condition, adding the culturally, politically and airport cafe before boarding the plane suspected poisoning in 2018, told The authorities would consider a request to economically, with a treaty that early Thursday. Associated Press. allow Navalny to leave Russia, which has proclaims the two countries part of a During the flight, Navalny started “We believe that Putin definitely is a not fully opened its borders after a “union state” with a Soviet-style red sweating and asked her to talk to him so person who gives that go-ahead in this coronavirus lockdown, for treatment. flag. But President Vladimir Putin and that he could “focus on the sound of a situation.” Doctors at the Omsk However, doctors at the Omsk hospital Lukashenko have had a difficult voice." ambulance hospital ?1, where the refused to give medical documents personal relationship. He then went to the bathroom and lost politician is being treated, remain tight- necessary for a transfer to Navalny's wife European officials privately say the consciousness, and has been in a coma in lipped about his diagnosis and only said and allies, Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva of the situation in Belarus is different from grave condition ever since. Other they were considering a variety of Alliance of Doctors union, who also flew that in Ukraine six years ago, in part opposition figures were quick to suggest theories, including poisoning. to Omsk on Thursday, said in a tweet. because the Belarus opposition is not Kremlin involvement. Navalny's wife Yulia arrived at the State news agency Tass reported that necessarily seeking to loosen ties with “We are sure that the only people that hospital in the afternoon, but medial police were not considering deliberate Russia, merely to get rid of have the capability to target Navalny or workers would not let her see her poisoning, a statement the politician's Lukashenko. Reuters myself are Russian security services husband because she did not have their allies dismissed as a propaganda ploy. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 23 Belarusian leader Priti Patel unveils campaign to orders police to counter UK’s Windrush put down protests MINSK/BRUSSELS (TIP): Belarusian President Alexander immigration scandal Lukashenko ordered his police on Wednesday to put down protests in the capital Minsk, signalling an escalation 'Essential that people who have been affected get support and compensation after a week and a half of mass they deserve' demonstrations against his rule. Lukashenko’s order came even as LONDON (TIP): UK Home Secretary European Union leaders were holding Priti Patel, who has previously issued a an emergency summit over the formal apology for the Windrush political crisis in Belarus, long immigration scandal which wrongly Russia’s most loyal neighbour, which denied citizenship rights to thousands has heavily militarised borders with of Commonwealth nationals, on the EU. Thursday unveiled a new campaign to EU leaders were expected to endorse ensure those affected can access sanctions on Belarusian officials they government support and compensation. blame for election fraud following a The Indian-origin Cabinet minister dispute August 9 election that the said she is keen to drive change within opposition said it won. her Home Office department in the However, they were expected to steer wake of the scandal from over two years clear of more dramatic steps that ago, which caused hardship to might provoke intervention from Commonwealth nationals, including Moscow. many Indians, welcomed into Britain to “There should no longer be any address labour shortages in the wake of disorder in Minsk of any kind,” World War II until immigration rules Lukashenko said in remarks reported were later tightened. by the official Belta news agency. It resulted in many historic cases of “People are tired. People demand forced deportations or denial of other peace and quiet.” He ordered the citizenship-related rights due to a lack within the Windrush generation settled lawfully in the UK before the end border to be tightened to prevent an of sufficient paperwork to prove a categorisation. of 1988 or anyone whose parents are influx of “fighters and arms”. Workers legitimate entry and settlement in the The Home Office said its new from a Commonwealth country and at state media who have quit in protest UK. campaign features real people who have settled lawfully in the UK before 1973. against the government’s policies “I am driving change to make sure applied to the various Windrush Some grandchildren and close family would not be rehired, he said. nothing like this can happen again,” support schemes, and caseworkers from members may also be able to claim Western officials are trying to head said Patel. the Windrush Help Team, to highlight compensation via a free application off an escalation along the lines of the “It is essential that people who have the benefit of applying and the human process. crisis in Ukraine six years ago, when a been affected by Windrush get the faces behind the service. According to the Home Office, over violent crackdown by a pro-Russian support and compensation they deserve. The 750,000-pound campaign, which 12,000 people linked to the Windrush leader led to his downfall in a popular This new campaign will raise will run until mid-October, will use a generation have already received uprising, followed by a Russian awareness of the Windrush Help Team range of channels, such as community documentation confirming their military intervention and Europe’s and the support available so that as radio and press adverts, to increase residency status in the UK, including deadliest ongoing conflict. many people as possible apply,” she awareness amongst those most affected nearly 1,400 Indians, and a growing “Violence has to stop and a peaceful said. around the UK. “The Windrush Working number have been awarded and inclusive dialogue has to be The Windrush generation refers to Group is determined to see the wrongs compensation. launched. The leadership of #Belarus citizens of former British colonies who righted and to this end has collaborated People who qualify can apply under must reflect the will of the people,” arrived in the UK before 1973, when the with the Home Office to develop this multiple categories of adverse impact Charles Michel, the EU summit rights of such Commonwealth citizens new campaign which, we hope, will and there is no overall cap on the chairman, wrote in a tweet to live and work in Britain underwent a encourage more people to apply to the amount someone can receive. announcing the start of a video legal modification. Windrush Compensation Scheme,” said Categories for loss include employment; meeting. --- Reuters While a large proportion of them Bishop Derek Webley, co-chair of the detention, deportation removal and Wuhan pool parties were of Jamaican/Caribbean descent Windrush Cross-Government Working returns; housing; health; education; who came on the ship Empire Windrush Group set up in the aftermath of the impact on normal daily life; and bring post-coronavirus on June 22, 1948, Indian and other South scandal. immigration fees and associated legal Asian immigrants from that era also fall The scheme applies to anyone who costs. — PTI relief in China BEIJING (TIP): For more than two months, the 11 million residents of Wuhan endured a strict lockdown as Australia enters deal with AstraZeneca for vaccine coronavirus raced around the city in central China. CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA) (TIP): Scott Morrison, PM Now, some are letting loose en masse Australia has announced a deal to at rocking nighttime pool parties at a manufacture a potential Covid-19 Free shots for citizens popular amusement park chain. The vaccine being developed by British- Under the deal, every single Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park Swedish pharmaceutical company reopened in late June, and the crowds AstraZeneca. Australian will be able to have picked up this month. “Under the deal, every single receive the University of Wuhan was the epicenter of the Australian will be able to receive the coronavirus outbreak in China and University of Oxford Covid-19 vaccine Oxford Covid-19 vaccine for saw the most deaths. The city and most for free, should trials prove successful, free, should trials prove of the surrounding province was safe and effective,” Prime Minister Scott successful, safe and locked down from late January to early Morrison said in a statement Wednesday. straight away under our own steam and April. People couldn't leave or enter Morrison said the Oxford University make it free for 25 million Australians,” effective. the city and were mostly restricted to trial was in a phase-three stage and more Morisson said. their homes. The spread of the disease work was needed to prove its viability.“If He said there was no guarantee that with many parties around the world has been all but eradicated in China, this vaccine proves successful, we will the vaccine would be successful, “which while backing our own researchers at though isolated outbreaks pop up manufacture and supply vaccines is why we are continuing our discussions the same time to find a vaccine”. — AP sporadically. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA WOMEN FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 24 CONNOISSEUR’S DECORATE YOUR HOUSE CHOICE WITH WASTE MATERIALS

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The Korea Institute of Science and hree people who previously recovered from Technology (KIST) announced that a Covid-19 were protected during a major research team led by Dr Maesoon Im Toutbreak of the disease onboard a fishing vessel of the Center for BioMicrosystems, that left from Seattle, US, according to a new study that Brain Science Institute had found offers the first confirmation that having antibodies retinal neural signals arising from are enough to prevent a second infection. electric stimulation are altered The findings were based on antibody (serological) as depending on disease progression in well as viral detection (reverse transcriptase- mice affected by outer retinal microelectrodes can be implanted at degeneration. Those mice lost their polymerase chain reaction, or RT-PCR) tests that were degeneration. This research was the back of the eyeball so that vision gradually due to a genetic conducted before the vessel departed and upon its done in collaboration with the lab of electric pulses applied by those mutation which is similar to people return. During its 18 days at sea, 104 of the 122 crew Professor Shelley Fried at Harvard microelectrodes can stimulate with retinitis pigmentosa. members contracted the virus from a single source. Medical School, Massachusetts ganglion cells to transmit visual The researchers recorded “This suggests that neutralising antibodies are a General Hospital. neural signals to the brain again. electrically-evoked neural activities correlate of protection for Sars-CoV-2, with obvious The research was published in the This is the basic working principle of of retinal ganglion cells from caveat that more study is needed since the N (number journal IEEE Transactions on retinal prosthetic devices. Although animals at varying ages and tried to of people with antibodies) was small,” Alexander Neural Systems and Rehabilitation several retinal prostheses have been correlate those artificial vision Greninger, the assistant director of the University of Engineering. commercialized, one of the problems signals to the disease progression. Washington (UW) Medicine Clinical Virology Retinal degenerative diseases, preventing broad application has They uncovered that both the Laboratory and one of the authors of the study,said in such as retinitis pigmentosa and age- been a huge performance variation magnitude and the consistency of an email response to HT. related macular degeneration, across patients due to unidentified the electrically-evoked responses The study was posted on Friday on the preprint primarily destroy photoreceptor reason. diminished as retinal degeneration server medRxiv and the researchers were from UW as cells, which convert light into The KIST research team had advanced. well as Seattle’s Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, electrochemical signals, leading to delved into the potential source of The response consistency is The findings are significant since they are the profound vision loss. Currently,there the performance variation and has particularly important for retinal closest confirmation yet that the world’s main strategy is no available cure for these found the level of disease prostheses because they periodically of using vaccines to trigger immune response could diseases. Fortunately, retinal progression may be critical. They refresh artificial visual percepts indeed work to stop the pandemic. This addresses a ganglion cells are known to survive designed a longitudinal study and using repetitive electrical stimuli. complicated question of whether antibodies are those conditions, making “artificial performed experiments using mice For example, when a retinal enough to prevent disease, and ensure symptoms are vision” available. An array of at various stages of retinal prostheses user stares at a letter “K”. mild, or have no effect at all. Deriving such data is normally challenging since scientific ethics prohibit an intentional infection of a person with antibodies to check whether they are safe from the virus. “A total of 104 individuals had an RT-PCR positive Excess bodyweight has alarming viral test... yielding an attack rate on board of 85.2%. Only three crewmembers tested seropositive prior to departure in initial serological screening and also had neutralizing and spike-reactive antibodies in follow-up impact on cognitive function: Study assays... None of these crewmembers showed evidence of bona fide viral infection or experienced any n increase in the progressively reduced blood flow symptoms during the outbreak,” the researchers said bodyweight means all of the were found in virtually all regions in their paper. Aregions of the brain going of the brain across categories of The analysis involved detailed follow-up tests for 50 down in activity and blood flow, as underweight, normal weight, days. The researchers also carried out a genomic per a recent brain imaging study. overweight, obesity and morbid analysis of 39 genomes from the outbreak and The recent study was published obesity. These were noted while determined that the outbreak was caused by a single in the Journal of Alzheimer’s participants were in a resting state source. Disease. as well as while performing a One of the largest studies concentration task. In particular, linking obesity with brain brain areas noted to be vulnerable PAGE SPONSORED BY dysfunction, scientists analysed to Alzheimer’s disease, the over 35,000 functional temporal and parietal lobes, DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND neuroimaging scans using single- “This study shows that being hippocampus, posterior cingulate photon emission computerised overweight or obese seriously gyrus and precuneus, were found DR. SATISH ANAND tomography (SPECT) from more impacts brain activity and to have reduced blood flow along Former Chairman, Board of than 17,000 individuals to measure increases the risk for Alzheimer’s the spectrum of weight Trustees, AAPI National blood flow and brain activity. Low disease as well as many other classification from normal weight E-Mail: cerebral blood flow is the #1 brain psychiatric and cognitive to overweight, obese and morbidly [email protected] imaging predictor that a person conditions,” explained Daniel G. obese. will develop Alzheimer’s disease. It Amen, MD, the study’s lead author Considering the latest statistics is also associated with depression, and founder of Amen Clinics, one showing that 72 per cent of GITANJLI ANAND ADHD, bipolar disorder, of the leading brain-centred Americans are overweight of Former President, India schizophrenia, traumatic brain mental health clinics in the United whom 42 per cent are obese, this is Association of Long Island injury,addiction, suicide and other States. distressing news for America’s (IALI) conditions. Striking patterns of mental and cognitive health. E-mail: [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 26 Facebook is Tips to take better photos from making ’s worst feature your smartphone

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We statement. available in North America and are excited that customers will Rather than little green alien Europe. market. No details on the experience the enterprise and invaders, the US military is actually India availability of the phones government level security and concerned about “unidentified aerial for now. Notably, all the previous mobile productivity the new phenomena” connected with its models of BlackBerry made their BlackBerry 5G smartphone will terrestrial adversaries. way to the Indian market. offer.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA BIZ & FINANCE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 27 Tesla, world’s RBI to sell 3 government most valuable auto maker securities totalling Rs 30,000 cr esla Inc.’s market value has surpassed retail behemoth Auction will be a multiple price-based; successful bids will get accepted at their respective quoted price TWalmart Inc. after an astounding surge in the electric MUMBAI (TIP): The Reserve Bank of vehicle maker’s shares over the past India announced sale of three five months. government dated securities totalling Rs The stock, which touched a low of 30,000 crore. about $350 in March, has almost The securities will be sold through the quintupled since then and briefly Reserve Bank of India’s Mumbai office crossed $2,000, nearly 10 times the on August 21. level it was trading at this time last “Government of India (GOI) has year. Tesla shares jumped as much as announced the sale (re-issue) of three 6.6% on Thursday, reaching the all- dated securities for a notified amount of time intraday high. The stock has Rs 30,000 crore...,” the RBI said, adding closed at records on three of the past that the government will have the option four trading days. to retain additional subscription up to Rs The relentless rally led Tesla to 2,000 crore against each security. split the stock in order to make it It further said that both competitive more accessible to individual holders, and non-competitive bids for the auction a move that can drive up demand for should be submitted in electronic format the shares. The stock will start on the RBI Core Banking Solution (E- trading on the five-for-one split- Kuber) system on August 21. adjusted basis on Aug. 31. Each “The result will be announced on the stockholder of record by the close of same day and payment by successful business on Friday Aug. 21 will bidders will have to be made on August sale will be allotted to the eligible diversifying the investor base for receive four additional shares of 24, 2020 (Monday),” RBI said. individuals and institutions under the government securities, the government common stock for each one they The auction will be a multiple price- scheme for non-competitive bidding and RBI have been taking various currently own. based auction -- successful bids will get facility in the auctions of government measures to encourage participation of accepted at their respective quoted price securities. With a view to encouraging retail investors in G-Sec market, Google launches for the security. wider participation and retail holding of including introduction of non- “The Stocks will be issued for a government securities, retail investors competitive bidding in primary auctions. minimum amount of Rs 10,000 (nominal) are allowed participation on “non- The Union Budget 2016-17 had job search app in and in multiples of Rs 10,000 thereafter,” competitive” basis in select auctions of announced, inter-alia, that RBI will the central bank said. dated Government of India securities facilitate retail participation in the India In all the auctions, government stock and Treasury Bills. primary markets through stock oogle has announced the India up to 5 per cent of the notified amount of As part of the overall strategy of exchanges. launch of its Kormo Jobs app Gto help entry-level job seekers find and apply for positions. The tech giant, which introduced ‘Jobs’ last year in India as part of Google Pay to Chinese firms in India hit by new Apple passed $2 trillion in connect job seekers with opportunities in industries like on- demand businesses, retail and import hurdles market value hospitality, said the offering will be he iPhone maker's stock hit the $2 trillion mark rebranded to ‘Kormo Jobs’. before dipping back slightly below that lofty level. While announcing the limited TShares finished the day flat Wednesday.The stock launch last year, Google said it has has surged almost 60% this year and is at an all-time partnered 25 companies including high. Apple, currently trading at nearly $465 a share, is Dunzo, Zomato, Swiggy, 24Seven, Ritu about to become more affordable for average investors Kumar and FabHotels, which have to purchase, too. posted listings for positions such as The company's stock will split four-for-one at the end delivery partners, security guards, of the month, which will cut the price of a single share customer support partners, field sales to about $116. The value of Apple remains the same and marketing executives, etc. since the company will simply have more shares trading at a lower price. Asian stocks, oil Tesla also recently announced a stock split -- a move that could attract more millennial and Gen Z investors. Apple reached the $2 trillion mark just over two years buckle on after passing the $1 trillion level. It took just five months for the stock to more than double after sinking uncertain US in March. Apple, like many other tech stocks, has DELHI/SHANGHAI (TIP): such as Xiaomi as well as Oppo, roared back to life in that time — even as the economy recovery Chinese firms like Xiaomi are industry sources in India and fell into recession. facing delays in getting approvals China said. It's not the first company in the world to be valued sian equities and US futures from India’s quality control BIS Director General Pramod that high. Saudi Aramco topped that mark in December fell on Thursday, hurt by the agency for their goods, five Kumar Tiwari did not respond to when it went public, but plunging oil prices have hurt AUS Federal Reserve’s cautious industry sources said, as the requests for comment. China’s the company's stock. Apple passed Saudi Aramco view of the economy, tensions with business environment commerce ministry and the earlier this month after reporting strong earnings. China and new clusters of deteriorates after a clash on their foreign ministry did not coronavirus infections. Himalayan border. immediately respond. Xiaomi MSCI’s broadest index of Asia- Greater scrutiny of Chinese declined to comment, while Oppo Pacific shares outside Japan slid imports follows calls for boycotts did not respond. 1.24%. US stock futures, the S&P 500 e- from Indian nationalist groups The most serious border tension minis, were down 0.61%. linked to Prime Minister in decades between the Asian Australian stocks dropped 1.04% Narendra Modi’s ruling party, giants has hurt already hurt their due to concern that ties with China angered by the killing of 20 Indian economic ties and Indian officials will worsen further after a report that soldiers in the border clash in expect the damage to get worse. Australian regulators will reject June. “The relationship has gone acquisitions by a Chinese company. The Bureau of Indian Standards south dramatically,” said one Shares in China fell 0.8%, and (BIS) has in recent weeks delayed official, adding India was unlikely Japanese stocks slid 0.77%. South approvals for mobile phone to immediately approve several Korean stocks tumbled 2.11% amid a components and televisions, investments proposals from spike in coronavirus cases in Seoul. jeopardising the plans of firms Chinese companies. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 28

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

By Vedic Astrologer Nastur Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological consultations. He can be reached at [email protected] and on phone +91 8141234275 for astrological queries VEDIC ASTROLOGER NASTUR BEJAN DARUWALLA www.bejandaruwalla.com

The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's most trusted Vedic Astrologer Nastur Bejan Daruwalla. Weekly Horoscope August 24 - August 30, 2020 ARIES: Ganesha says in your perception of LEO: Your personal space has been so SAGITTARIUS: Money flows in for all your your role in the family, 'provider' is usually very beautifully energized and activated that it may needs, from household and domestic expenses to high in priority. This is typical Arian stuff. And seem ideal. Yet you seek to arrange and organize venture capital, high finance. You can handle you take it seriously.Funds and income for family it even better. This will involve you in two related them with still, expertise, and the rewards come! prosperity,gain, security will be vitally important but different activities: a) your care and concern A rise in status, as well as raises, promotions, to you, and handled as such. And you don't stash it over parents and in - laws, older people, perks are almost definite, with the added prestige away! You spend on items of comfort, luxury, humanitarian causes, social schemes, b) New they bring. While all this may give you the pleasure, inconvenience. Perhaps even your projects / ventures will be discussed threadbare, confidence to plan fresh new ventures, you need to servants get a raise to keep them working happily planning and executed with skill, precision and exercise care, says Ganesha. and efficiently - the way you do yourself ! perfect timing. CAPRICORN: I'm sure you must have paid heed TAURUS: You are understanding, gentle, VIRGO: A period packed with so much that it's to Ganesha's advice. Otherwise, the dream run communicative and family and friends all draw difficult to describe. There's fun, laughter, you've been having for the last period would be a close in a circle of mutual affection, warmth, romance, good times, entertaining, ceremonies hard act to follow, even for Ganesha. Profits, caring. There's an aura of peace, comfort, and even perhaps a wedding. There's also leisure benefits, easy gains, lots of cash. You will perform plenitude surrounding you all this period. Wishes pursuits, sports, hobbies. Perhaps games of a true quantum leap in terms of your sincere and dreams will also become realities as you live chance and lotteries, too, where you could easily faith, heightened spiritual awareness, devoutness them out. You will know the right way to defuse win some quick bucks. Even speculation and in prayer. You feel it is the best way to express your conflicts and face-offs, and harmony will prevail, playing the market. That's still not the entire gratefulness, your appreciation and love for God. in a feeling of blessedness, luxury, fun. picture. You seek other. AQUARIUS: Your public persona will not GEMINI: A time when organizing your work - LIBRA: In the cornucopia that Ganesha has for match up to your performance - both will be in terms of routine and communication - and you as a build - up this period, the family scene brilliant, effortlessly pleasing. You're a whiz at your household will be important. It will help you will be truly beautiful - togetherness, ties, group activities and teamwork, so that you get see your way clearly in conflict situations and bonding. Love, romance and marriage will be true co-operation from others. This helps you cope help you take the right decisions and yet go with equally good, too. To turn to more practical with the rivalry that you are bound to face now. the flow. Pleasant repercussions will happen, in matters - home budgets will need care, foresight You attract good people near you, the family both the family scene and with colleagues, co- and planning, and you will work towards creating draws closer; as do your friends. Great workers, bosses and superiors. a financial support system for the family. Your achievements flow, as a result; not least of which CANCER: You are given a period of truly own health will be good, too, so that you can cope are family warmth, love, solidarity. stupendous power, achievement and glory by comfortably, easily with all that you take on. PISCES: Good relationships could well and Ganesha now. It will seem that you can't put a foot SCORPIO: A great inflow of serenity and truly sum up the theme for this period - and right wrong even if you try! You fulfil even the most far- confidence in your temperament and mental through to the end of the period. Contacts, fetched seeming goals, targets, and have the makeup benefits you greatly. You can handle the communications, reaching out, drawing people patience and the drive to resolve disputes and conflicts, confrontations, squabbles that may have closer. Meetings, conferences, even intimate differences, too. It's not only at work that you will to be dealt with easily and impartially. Also there interactions will be meaningful, productive. use brilliant skills and techniques, but in the is success in your work - targets and family Benefits come to you from travel and short trips. sphere of family, of intimate relationships, of objectives, too. You not only get things done, but You will break boundaries and barriers of all parenting, of duty and of love. do it with grace and style, and much enjoyment. kinds.

Birthday Horoscope August 24 - August 30, 2020

AUGUST 24: Ganesha says you'll have to deal with Someone's in a fighting mood or being too news shows just how far you've come. a friend's jealousy of possessiveness when you've possessive or jealous, and you don't want any part AUGUST 29: Take a leap into life this morning finally started feeling that being free from such of it. through a friendly association and by afternoon constraints is better. AUGUST 27: Wandering emotions pin this day on you'll feel happy and vitalized among good friends. AUGUST 25: Financial restrictions, a lack or loss, feelings rather them action, but if you play these or the need to scale back is a reminder to reshape cards right, tonight affords accord and AUGUST 30: Your heart is always open, but, today, material plans and do what's responsible re: improvement. you feel even more sensitive and compassionate money. AUGUST 28: A greater idea, insight, or plan can be toward others. This good nature carries into a AUGUST 26: You're on edge and restless. the result of your hard efforts to succeed. Business lunchtime encounter that warms everyone's hearts. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPIRITUALITY FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 29 anesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord GGanesha, the God of new beginnings and a fresh start. The festival falls in the month of Bhadra, according to GANESH CHATURTHI the Hindu calendar and in August/September according to the Gregorian calendar. This year, the ten-day THE ARRIVAL OF THE LORD ON EARTH celebrations will begin on August 22. Lord Ganesha is considered to be a symbol of THE 10-DAY FESTIVAL WILL START ON AUGUST 22. THE INDIAN PANORAMA WISHES ITS READERS wisdom, writing, travel, commerce and A HAPPY VINAYAKA CHATURTHI good fortune. He is also addressed as Gajanana, Ganesh, Gajadant that are of Lord Ganesha is installed in among his 108 names. homes, temples, and mandaps. The size of the idol may be as small as ¾ History of an inch or as high as 25 feet. Legend tells the tale of Goddess Parvati „ The idols are elegantly decorated who made baby Ganesha using once they are installed. sandalwood paste and asked him to guard „ Even the temples and mandaps are the entrance while she took a bath. When adorned with flowers and lights. Lord Shiva wanted to enter, Ganesha Sometimes, theme-based decorations would not even allow him to pass through. are used to give a unique look to the Lord Shiva, enraged by this, severed the mandaps. Such themes include child’s head. When Goddess Parvati current events and religious issues. realised what had happened, she was „ When the rituals begin, the priest overwhelmed and heartbroken. This is chants mantras to invoke life into the when Lord Shiva promised that he would idol. This ritual is called the bring baby Ganesha back to life. He went 'Pranapratishtha'. This ritual is on to instruct his followers (ganas) to followed by the 'Shhodashopachara' search for the head of the first living which includes the 16 ways of paying creature they could find to replace on respect to Lord Ganesha. Ganesha’s body. However, the ganas could „ There are certain offerings made to only find a baby elephant’s head. That is Lord Ganesha. These include how Lord Ganesha came back to life with coconut, jaggery and rice flour the head of an elephant. Lord Shiva preparation. Besides, red flowers and named him the leader of the ganas, or 21 durva (trefoil) are also offered to Ganapati. the Lord. While these offerings are made, a red sandal paste is applied to Traditions the idol. The excitement for this 10-day long „ The Ganesh pooja involves the festival begins weeks before Ganesh chanting of hymns from the Chaturthi, with several people making Ganapati Atharva Shirsha clay idols of Lord Ganesha and painting Upanishad, Rig Veda and other them. There is more consciousness in religious scriptures. This continues terms of organic choices for the Ganpati for 10 days, and on the 11th day, the idol, as the erstwhile methods have been idol of Ganesha is immersed in a found to deeply affect marine life and river or sea. pollute the environment. „ The devotees actually take the idol Originally, Ganesh Chaturthi is known through the streets, thus singing, to be celebrated in a large way in dancing and shouting 'Ganapati Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, but Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi the festival and festivities have spread far Laukariya' which means that the and wide, with devotees celebrating in Lord should come back next year. other parts of the country with equal „ On the Ganesh Chaturthi, people fervour. usually get up early in the morning The festival begins with and take a bath so that they can Pranapratishhtha, which consists of the proceed toward the temple to offer chanting of mantras by a priest. Offerings their prayers to Lord Ganesha. The which are known to be loved by Lord devotees offer coconut, sweet Ganesha are placed infront of his idol. pudding, and other items when they These include modak, shrikhand, performed on the first day of the festival. hymns and perform aartis in the morning visit the temples or perform the payasam, coconut rice, motichoor laddoo Lord Ganesha is believed to have been and evenings along with their family and Ganesh Chaturtha rituals at their and other sweets. born at Madhyahna Kala, which friends. Some of the popular Ganesh pooja homes. Devotees throng to temples and special according to the Hindu calendar denotes Mantras sung by the devotees on this day „ A popular tradition followed on the pandals set up for Ganesh Chaturthi to midday, and therefore Ganesh pooja is are Ganesha Shubh Labh Mantra, 1st day of Ganesh Chaturthi is to pay their respects to the Lord Ganesha. preferred to be performed at Madhyahna. Ganesha Gayatri Mantra, Vakratunda avoid looking at the moon on that day People also sometimes choose to bring This year, the best time to place the idol is Ganesha Mantra among others. and pray to God to give you spiritual Ganpati home ahead of the festival and between 12.30 pm to 1 pm. Devotees of strength, so that you succeed in your host him for the 10-day festivities. Lord Ganesh perform Shodashopachara Rituals endeavors. On the tenth day, Lord Ganesha’s statue Ganapati pooja, which is a detailed and 16 „ On the Ganesh Chaturthi, the statue is immersed in water, known as Ganpati step ritualistic pooja of the elephant- Visarjan. Devotees chant Ganapati Bappa headed God. PAGE SPONSORED BY Morya, paying respect to him as he is seen The place where the idol is to be off, taking all our worries away and positioned must be chosen intelligently so ARISH K. SAHANI leaving blessings behind. as to ensure that people are able to view it during most of the times throughout the Serving Since 1972 How to install the idol of Lord day. Before installing the idol, clean the Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs Ganesha (Ganesh Sthapana) place thoroughly, lay a cloth (preferably red colored) and spread some rice on the Arish K Sahani (Father) Ganesh Chaturthi, a day to honor Lord cloth. Thereafter, you can place the idol on Ganesha, is one of the most auspicious the cloth. Once that is done, the idol, as Shiv Sahani (Son) Hindu festivals and is celebrated by the well as the shrine, are embellished with community all across the country. majestic flowers and other items. The Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) However, the most elaborate festivities are idols, which are installed in the home, organized in the state of Maharashtra. may come in sizes of 3/4 inches, while 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 Ganpati Sthapana, the act of installing the those at big community celebrations may [email protected] idol at a suitable place, is one of the most rise to a height of 70 feet. important and spiritual moments Worshipers offer modaks, jaggery, “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” associated with the festival. coconut, red hibiscus flowers and other Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day long offerings to the idol of Lord Ganesha. “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” festival and Ganesh Sthapana is usually During the ceremony, devotees also chant “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 30 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 31 THE INDIAN PANORAMA COVID-19 CRISIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 32 UAE sees Global Covid-19 tally rises by over resurgence in cases 263,000 to over 22.2 million he United Arab Emirates is seeing a jump in new cases and he number of COVID-19 cases Tthe government blamed the globally has grown by more than increase on social gatherings and the T263,000 in the past 24 hours, while TRACKING THE VIRUS failure to adhere to precautionary over 6,500 patients have died in the same measures. The country reported 435 period of time, the World Health new infections on Wednesday, the Organisation's (WHO) data revealed on GLOBAL INDIA highest daily increase in over a month. late Thursday. Meanwhile, Pakistan has reported The WHO said that the total number of Deaths Deaths 513 new cases of coronavirus, taking new cases in the world amounted to Cases Cases the number of infections in the 263,601, while the increment in fatalities to 22,861,688 797,105 2,905,823 54,849 country to 290,958, the health 6,554. ministry said on Thursday. The Overall, the number of COVID-19 cases Ministry of National Health Services worldwide stands at 22,256,220, while the also said the death toll in the country global death toll at 782,456. due to the coronavirus reached 6,209 Infections flared in Europe, with France after eight patients died due to the and Spain reporting their biggest infection in the last 24 hours. increases in months. Greece and Puerto The ministry said that 272,804 Rico moved to tighten rules after a jump in people have recovered so far while 725 cases. In the United States, New York’s were in critical condition. So far positive-test rate fell to the lowest since the Sindh province has detected 127,060 pandemic began in March. patients, Punjab 95,800, Khyber- And the spread of coronavirus in Brazil Pakhtunkhwa 35,468, Islamabad could be about to slow, amid reports the 15,425, Balochistan 12,403 and Gilgit- transmission rate has fallen below the key Baltistan 2,583 and Pakistan-occupied level and early signs of a gradual decline Kashmir reported 2,219 cases, in the weekly totals of cases and fatalities. according to local Pakistani media The U.K. is looking at testing people for reports. So far 2,363,725 tests were Covid-19 at airports, and Finland conducted, including 23,670 in the last reinstated border controls. 24 hours. Overall cases have topped 22 million with 7.86 casualties and 14.26 million Week-long recoveries. South Korea sees highest daily spike virus, including 33 members of Sarang therapy is the country’s first to enter lockdown in church. phase II for COVID-19 plasma treatment South Korea’s latest virus cases include Meanwhile, the country has also China state papers back Wuhan 276 local infections. Cases linked to Sarang approved phase II human clinical trials for Nepal Jeil church rose to 630, while about 700 Green Cross Corp’s experimental park after viral pool party uthorities imposed a one-week members of the church were still coronavirus plasma treatment drug. The Chinese state newspapers threw their lockdown in Nepal’s capital unreachable. Authorities urged trials will test the safety and efficacy of support behind an amusement park in the Aand surrounding districts after participants in an anti-government rally the drug in 60 severe patients with central city of Wuhan on Thursday after a surge in coronavirus cases. held in Seoul on August 15 to take virus underlying conditions like pneumonia, pictures of a densely packed pool party at Violators face one month in jail and a tests regardless of symptoms. A total of 53 Green Cross said. Green Cross was the park went viral overseas amid fine of Rs 500 rupees. Nepal’s 1,016 rally attendees have tested positive for the allowed to skip the phase I trials. Its concerns about the spread of COVID-19. cases recorded Tuesday was its highest daily spike. Kathmandu had 205 of the new cases. A national lockdown imposed in March lasted for 120 days before being lifted last Discussions with Russia on vaccine Southeast Asia detects month. The country has confirmed 28,257 cases and 114 deaths from the coronavirus. underway: World Health Organisation mutated virus strain New Zealand he World Health Organization’s sweeping the world TEurope office said cluster probe it has begun discussions outheast Asia is facing a strain of the new ew Zealand authorities are with Russia to try to coronavirus that the Philippines, which faces the investigating two cases that obtain more Sregion’s largest outbreak, is studying to see whether Nmay not be linked to a cluster information about the the mutation makes it more infectious. in Auckland, Director-General of experimental Covid-19 The strain, earlier seen in other parts of the world and Health Ashley Bloomfield said. The vaccine the country called D614G, was found in a Malaysian cluster of 45 country reported five new cases recently approved. Last cases that started from someone who returned from Thursday, taking the total to 101, of week, Russia became India and breached his 14-day home quarantine. The which 78 are in the cluster. the first country in the Philippines detected the strain among random Covid-19 Kim Jong Un hints at ‘growing crisis’ world to license a samples in the largest city of its capital region. coronavirus vaccine The mutation “is said to have a higher possibility of Kim Jong Un acknowledged that when President transmission or infectiousness, but we still don’t have North Korea’s development goals have Vladimir Putin enough solid evidence to say that that will happen,” been “seriously delayed,” a sign that announced its approval. But the vaccine has not yet passed the Philippines’ Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario sanctions, flooding and the advanced trials normally required to prove it works before being Vergeire said in a virtual briefing on Monday. coronavirus have dealt a triple blow to licensed, a major breach of scientific protocol. The strain has been found in many other countries and the country’s economy. Kim told a Russian officials claimed the vaccine would provide lasting has become the predominant variant in Europe and the gathering of the ruling Workers’ Party immunity to Covid-19 but offered no proof. Catherine Smallwood, a U.S., with the World Health Organization saying there’s of Korea’s Central Committee that the senior emergency official at WHO Europe said the agency had begun no evidence the strain leads to a more severe disease. The country “faced unexpected and ‘direct discussions’ with Russia and that WHO officials have been mutation has also been detected in recent outbreaks in inevitable challenges in various sharing ?the various steps and information that’s going to be required China.There’s no evidence from the epidemiology that aspects,” state media reported. for WHO to take assessments. the mutation is considerably more infectious than other “Planned attainment of the goals for WHO’s Europe director Dr. Hans Kluge said the agency welcomed all strains, said Benjamin Cowling, head of epidemiology improving the national economy have advances in vaccine development but that every vaccine must submit and biostatistics at the University of Hong Kong. “It’s been seriously delayed and the people’s to the same clinical trials. Russia’s vaccine has so far only been tested more commonly identified now than it was in the past, living standard has not been improved in a few dozen people. Kluge noted that Russia has a long history of which suggests that it might have some kind of remarkably,” he said, according to the developing and administering vaccines, including those for yellow competitive advantage over other strains of Covid-19,” he Korean Central News Agency. fever and polio. said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA TRAVEL FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 33 hopal – the capital city of Madhya Pradesh – is a collage of culture, Bheritage, history, and urban sprawl. While some of these places to visit in Bhopal are age-old forts, palaces, caves, and temples that boast of the city’s BHOPAL – THE CITY heritage, there are also marvelous highrises & edifices that reflect the modern architecture. And to top it up, the immaculate natural beauty of Bhopal mesmerizes its tourists round the OF LAKES year. Visiting Bhopal is also an opportunity for you to taste delicious local cuisine and learn about the tribal culture of Madhya Pradesh. The land popularly referred to as ‘City of Lakes’ is also considered the ‘Greenest city in India’. Here are the leading tourist destinations in Bhopal. Upper Lake One of the most famous places in Bhopal, the Upper Lake, locally referred to as ‘Bhojtaal’ or ‘Bada Talab’, is the oldest man-made lake in India. Dating back to the 11th century, the lake is believed to have been built by Raja Bhoj. The lake is overlooked by a grand royal garden called Kamla Park, which is another tourist magnet, tempting tourists into its serene folds every year. The ambience and setting of the two places are too remarkable to be ignored, Western architectural art amidst the and warrants a top spot in your Bhopal predominance of Islamic architecture in tour itinerary, without any doubt. Bhopal, Shaukat Mahal is one of the most frequented tourist places in Bhopal. Moti Masjid Gracing the entrance of the famous One of the most interesting mosques Chowk area, the building, erected in in the country, Moti Masjid was built in Sikander Begum's reign, also exhibits a 1862 by the most progressive and free- unique blend of Post Renaissance and thinking woman of her time, Sikander Gothic styles, along with intricate Jahan Begum. Crafted with beautiful, carvings which adorn its glorious face. pure white marble, the architecture of Shaukat Mahal is towered by the grand the mosque holds a striking resemblance Sadar Manzil, which is believed to have to the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi. served as the hall of public audience, The dazzling white facade of the back in the era of kings. monument has earned it the name ‘Pearl Mosque’, which has a grand courtyard Van Vihar National Park that opens a window to some of the most Sitting in close proximity to Upper amazing views of the city. A perfect Lake, the Van Vihar National Park is one retreat for history lovers, as well as the of the unmissable tourist places in curious, Moti Masjid, is indispensable on Bhopal. Serving as the lungs of the city, your Bhopal tour. the park is under strict observation and protection. It is also home to a wide array Udayagiri Caves of wildlife like Blackbuck, Cheetal, A magnificent set of twenty sculpted Sambar, Blue Bull, Porcupine, Wild Boar, caves that date back to the early 5th and Hyena, besides exotic floral species. century CE, the Udayagiri Caves hold Also ideal for short day treks, the place within their walls some of the most is apt for adventurers and nature lovers ancient icon drawings and carvings. The alike. Vast expanses of dense greenery inscriptions inside the caves associate and the quiet beauty of the place render their relation with the reign of the Gupta it mandatory for tourists to visit it. monarchy. A significant historic monument, the Bhimbetka Caves caves are managed under the Situated at around 45 km south of observation of the Archaeological Bhopal, the monumental Bhimbetka Survey of India. The drawings carved Caves have been declared a UNESCO depict stories of Vishnu, Lakshmi, World Heritage Site. It is believed that Shiva, and Parvati. the caves date as back as over 30,000 years! They are home to magnificent Sanchi Stupa rock shelters, along with some of the One of the most unbeatable places to most exquisite prehistoric cave visit in Bhopal, and possibly in entire paintings in Asia. India, the magnificence of the Sanchi The place exudes strong aesthetic Stupa remains unmatched till date. vibes, owing to the beautifully sculpted Believed to have originated in the 3rd rock formations within the caves, which century BCE, the building was built it are fenced by dense, verdant vegetation the reign of the great emperor Ashoka of and woods. One of the most exotic places the Maurya Dynasty and is one of the to visit in Bhopal, the Bhimbetka Caves most remarkable Buddhist monuments are truly one of their kinds, which by with his wife Goddess Parvati. The Birla to its equally famous counterpart Upper in the country. themselves constitute a timeless piece of Museum attached to the temple exhibits Lake, the Lower Lake also dates back to The Mauryan king undertook the task art. marvellous sculptures dating back to the the 11th century and has fallen under the of redistributing the mortal remains of 12th century! The temple, besides being a rule of countless kings. The two lakes Lord Buddha all across the face of the Lakshmi Narayan Temple religious abode, offers outstanding views are collectively referred to as the Bhoj country in order to spread the reach of Set atop the striking Arera Hills, the of the Old Bhopal city. Wetland, now Ramsar Site, which is the Buddhism. The gigantic dome of the famous Lakshmi Narayan Temple was major source of potable water for the Stupa contains a central vault where the built as a tribute to the Hindu Goddess of Lower Lake city! The lake is bathed in an aura of relics of Lord Buddha have been placed. wealth, Lakshmi, and her consort Lord The lower lake frequently referred to blissful quiet and tranquillity, making it Vishnu. Besides the beautiful idols of as “Chhota Talab”, is separated from the perfect for nature lovers and tourists Shaukat Mahal Lakshmi and Vishnu, the temple also Upper Lake by a bridge known as Pul alike it is one of the most picturesque A beautiful anomaly of the Asian and houses a reclining idol of Lord Shiva Pukhta or the Lower Lake Bridge. Akin places in Bhopal. THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPORTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 34 Kings XI Punjab, Rohit, Vinesh, Rampal among five KKR, Royals land in UAE, set ball Khel Ratna awardees rolling for This is the first time in the history of bio-secure IPL awards that five athletes have been recommended for the top sporting accolade ings XI Punjab, Knight with the final decision resting on sports Riders and Rajasthan Royals on minister Kiren Rijiju KThursday arrived in the UAE for the IPL beginning September 19, ricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler setting the ball rolling for an event that Vinesh Phogat, women’s hockey many thought would not take place Ccaptain i and table tennis star amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Manika Batra besides para athlete Royals and KXIP landed in Dubai via Mariyappan Thangavelu were a charter flight, which will be the norm recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel this IPL due to the ongoing health Ratna by the Sports Awards Committee on crisis. A little later in the evening, Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders arrived in Abu Never before has India’s highest Dhabi, their base for the tournament. sporting honour been bestowed on five The players, who were already tested athletes though ace javelin thrower Neeraj multiple times before departure, will Chopra was not one of them. Chopra won now undergo a six-day isolation period the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Asian with testing on Day 1, 3 and 6. If they Games titles and then made an injury clear all the tests, they will be eligible comeback to qualify for the Tokyo to enter the tournament's bio-bubble Olympics. Rohit Sharma is the fourth cricketer to be selected for the Khel Ratna after Sachin Tendulkar, and start training. Till now, an exception of the award MS Dhoni and skipper Virat Kohli. being given to more than two had been Olympics: Torch made only in an Olympics year. After the 2016 Rio Games, four were awarded the Khel Ratna. Badminton silver medallist relay schedule PV Sindhu, wrestling bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and gymnast Dipa intact for next year: Karmakar, who captured the imagination of the country with an impressive fourth- Report place finish in vault and pistol shooter Jitu Rai, who had been a top-notch okyo Olympic organisers plan to performer at international level. follow roughly the same The sports ministry had allowed self- Tschedule, delayed by a year, for nomination for the Arjuna and Khel Ratna the nationwide torch relay preceeding awards this year due to the pandemic, the postponed summer Games, Kyodo which led to a large number of News reported on Thursday. applications. Around 40 sportspersons The relay is expected to start on applied for the Khel Ratna. Besides March 25, 2021, in Fukushima Chopra, fellow track athlete Hima Das, prefecture from the J-Village soccer shuttler Kidambi Shrikanth and shooter training centre, a symbol of Japan’s Apurvi Chandela missed out. reconstruction from the 2011 Rohit, ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year earthquake and tsunami, Kyodo said, (2019), is the fourth cricketer to be selected Vinesh Phogat citing unidentified officials with for the Khel Ratna, after Sachin knowledge of the matter. Runners are Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and skipper Virat Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, to pass through all 47 of Japan’s Kohli. Vinesh made a stunning comeback winning a phenomenal four medals, prefectures in the relay lasting 121 from a serious knee injury she suffered at including the women’s individual and days, as originally planned, the news the Rio Olympics, winning gold at the 2018 team gold. She won the mixed doubles agency said. The relay had been Jakarta Asian Games and bronze at the bronze at the Asian Games that followed. Rani Rampal scheduled to start in J-Village on world championships last year, where she Under Rani Rampal, the hockey team March 26 this year, but just days before also confirmed her qualification for the won silver in Jakarta. She also helped the The awards function this year is likely that, the International Olympic Tokyo Olympics. Vinesh had missed out team qualify for the Tokyo Olympics at the to be held virtually by President Ram Nath Committee and Japanese government twice earlier and reluctantly applied this 2019 Women’s FIH Olympic Qualifiers. Kovind. “The ceremony will be conducted decided to postpone the Games by a time. Para high jumper Thangavelu won gold at as is being done every year but the year because of the COVID-19 Manika Batra is the first table tennis the Rio Paralympics and bronze at the awardees will be present online. The pandemic. player to be chosen for the Khel Ratna. She World Para Athletics Championships last awards will be handed later,” informed a Bayern beat Lyon shot into prominence at 2018 year. He won the Arjuna Award in 2017. source. 3-0 to set up final Modi writes heartfelt letter of appreciation to MS Dhoni clash with PSG ayern Munich powered into the ver since Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement Champions League final, where from international cricket on August 15, fans have been talking Bthey will face Paris St Germain, Eabout a befitting farewell to the legendary Indian cricketer. as two goals from Serge Gnabry led While the BCCI might look into that once the Covid-19 situation them to an emphatic 3-0 win over improves, Dhoni’s achievements and contribution to Indian cricket Olympique Lyonnais yesterday. has been appreciated by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Bayern will bid for their sixth Modi. European Cup triumph when they In a warm letter of appreciation, PM Modi lauded the former come up against Neymar and Kylian captain for his efforts on the field and also for setting a great example Mbappe and after convincingly for those coming from smaller towns in the country.Dhoni’s rise to the beating Chelsea, Barcelona and now zenith of Indian and world cricket opened the doors for more and more Lyon, Hansi Flick’s side will surely youngsters from smaller cities and towns in India to dream and start as favourites. The Germans are achieve success at a bigger stage. unbeaten in 2020, winning 24 of 25 Dhoni guided India to the number 1 position in Test cricket as matches in all competitions and they captain. He is also the only international captain to win all three have won every Champions League global ICC tournaments. He won WT20 in 2007, ICC World Cup in 2011 game this season. and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. THE INDIAN PANORAMA PROFILE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 35 END OF AN ERA: DHONI HANGS UP HIS BOOTS FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

S Dhoni, the former captain of a record that stood until last year before cracked a century – 134 against England the Indian cricket team, has Virat Kohli bettered it. at Cuttack – as India took the series 2-1. It Mannounced his retirement from In 2010, under Dhoni, India won the would also prove to be his final ODI international cricket, bringing down Asia Cup, after 15 years, beating Sri century. Dhoni was a pivotal part of curtains on a near 16-year-long storied Lanka comprehensively in the final. It India’s 2019 World Cup campaign under career of one of the country’s greatest was the perfect way to warm up for what Kohli, where in the crunch semifinal limited-overs cricketers. Dhoni retires as was to come next. With the World Cup clash against New Zealand - which was a India’s most successful captain in returning to India after 15 years, India two-day affair - he almost got India home. limited-over internationals, having won were hot favourites to lift the most prized He walked off the field without showing three ICC trophies - 2007 T20 World Cup, trophy in cricket, and with Dhoni much emotion, a trait that became 50-over World Cup in 2011 and the 2013 leading, India realised a 28-year-long synonymous with Dhoni throughout his ICC?Champions Trophy - the only dream. Struggling for runs in the career. captain to do so. tournament, Dhoni saved his best of last. Dhoni, 39, made the confirmation He hit an unbeaten 91, to help India Five world records through a video on Instagram, its chase down 275 against Sri Lanka. The former India captain caption reading: “Thanks – Thanks a lot winning six, the sight of Dhoni lofting for ur love and support throughout. Nuwan Kulasekara into the stands, Dhoni goes away as one of the greatest From 1929 hrs consider me as Retired.” triggering euphoria will stand out as cricketers and captains of all time. Here The announcement means that perhaps the most iconic moment in are some of Dhoni’s captaincy and Dhoni’s last India game would remain Indian cricket. batting and wicket-keeping world the semifinal of the 2019 ICC?Cricket given charge of a young Indian team to Post the World Cup, records. World Cup in which India lost to New play the first-ever T20 World Cup in Dhoni’s captaincy Only captain to win three ICC tournaments Zealand by 18 runs. It was his 350th ODI, South Africa, where India beat Pakistan prowess, in Test in which he scored 50 off 72 balls before in a riveting final to clinch the title. matches, began MS Dhoni led India to victory in the being run-out by a bullet throw from From there, Dhoni’s career as batsman waning. India inaugural edition of World T20 in 2007, Martin Guptill in the deep. Incidentally, and captain took off and reached were blanked 0-4 followed it with an ODI World Cup Dhoni was run-out in his first ODI as unprecedented heights. In March of 2008, in England and triumph in 2011 and then became the well. he led India to the CB tri-series win in Australia, but only captain to lift all three ICC Having retired from Test cricket in Australia, beating the hosts in back-to- Dhoni tournaments by leading India to the December of 2014 with 4876 runs from 90 back finals. Champions Trophy title in 2013. matches, Dhoni carried on playing ODIs Taking over captaincy in Tests Most international matches as a captain and T20Is. With 10,733 runs, Dhoni is fifth once Anil Kumble retired in late in the list of India’s all-time run-scorers 2008, in 2009, Dhoni Dhoni has captained India in 332 in ODI behind Sachin Tendulkar, Virat shepherded India to the international matches - 200 ODIs, 60 Kohli, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul pinnacle of ICC Test Tests and 72 T20Is – which is a world Dravid. His overall Indian numbers are rankings for the first time record. Australia’s Ricky Ponting has staggering: 538 matches, 17,266 runs, 16 and a Test series win in captained in 324 international matches. centuries, 108 fifties, 359 sixes, 829 New Zealand which Dhoni is also the only captain to have led dismissals. established him as a force in 50+ international matches in each of Dhoni’s future was a hot topic of to reckon with. He speculation since his sabbatical from overtook Sourav cricket following India’s World Cup exit. Ganguly as India’s Ever since the defeat to New Zealand, most successful Dhoni did not play any form of cricket in Test skipper the last one year, hinting he might have and stretched played his last in India colours. Dhoni, his captaincy the three formats of the game. however, would be turning up in the IPL record to 27 Most final wins as a captain (ODIs) where he will captain the Super wins from Kings in the tournament’s 13th season in 60 Dhoni has led India to 6 multi- the UAE. matches, nation ODI tournament finals and Dhoni burst on to the scene as a 23- of which India have won 4 – making year-old batsman, making his India him the most successful captain in debut in an ODI against Bangladesh in multi-nation ODI tournament finals. December of 2004. The following year, he Overall, Dhoni has won 110 ODI ODIs as slammed his maiden ODI hundred - 148 a captain, which is the second-most by vs Pakistan at Vizag which shot him to any player. Ponting is in the first place on prominence. Later that year, he slammed the list by winning 165 ODIs. 183 not out against Sri Lanka in , Most Not Outs in ODIs his highest individual score in ODIs and the best by a wicketkeeper in ODIs. In MS Dhoni has remained unbeaten in 84 2006, Dhoni registered his maiden Test revived his ODIs, which is again a world record. The hundred (148 against Pakistan in captaincy second best is by former South Africa all- Faisalabad, and played brutal knocks career by leading rounder Shaun Pollock, who has 72 not on the ODI leg to help India secure India to the ICC outs to his name. Out of the 84 times, the five-match series 4-1. Champions Trophy Dhoni remained unbeaten in ODIs, 51 After a disappointing 2007 win in 2013, and thus came while India were chasing and World Cup in the West completing a trifecta of amazingly, the Men in Blue have Indies, Dhoni was ICC trophies. Dhoni took emerged victorious in 47 of those while India close to three more two matches were tied and they lost only world titles, but couldn’t quite 2 times. lead the team over the line. India Most stumpings finished runner-up in the 2014 World T20 in Bangladesh, followed by a semi- MS Dhoni also holds the record for final finish in the 2015 World Cup and inflicting most number of stumpings in 2016 World T20. In January of 2016, international cricket. in 350 matches, Dhoni led India to a 3-0 whitewash over Dhoni has 123 stumpings to his name. He Australia in T20Is. is also the only wicket-keeper to have In January of 2017, Dhoni stepped inflicted 100 international stumpings in down as India’s limited-overs captain, his career. In terms of total dismissals, but continued playing on. In the second Dhoni is behind South Africa’s Mark match since his announcement, Dhoni Boucher and Australia’s Adam Gilchrist. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 36