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Protesters raise anti-CAA slogans in New Delhi Pervez Musharraf says he has been Photo / Courtesy MR Bhui victimized (File photo) NEW YORK (TIP): Defense Minister prestigious Asia Society. India's NEW DELHI (TIP): Commuters of India Rajnath Singh arrived in New Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan's across the National Capital Region York Dec 16 on his way to Washington for Shringla also attended the event. special court which sentenced former (NCR) faced a harrowing time during the 2+2 dialogue, the highest Attending a gathering of almost 300 military ruler Pervez Musharraf to the morning rush hour as police institutionalized bilateral dialogue persons, the Minister spoke about the death in its detailed judgment on barricading at border areas to prevent between India and the US. importance and contributions of the Thursday, December 19, said his body citizens from reaching venues of several While in New York, he attended a Indian American Community and their should be dragged to the central square protests against the Citizenship reception for the Indian Community and role in the success of Howdy Modi. in Islamabad and hanged for three days contd on Page 20 Friends of India organized by the contd on Page 20 if he dies before his execution. Consulate General of India at the contd on Page 20 Doctors warning North Texans to get vaccinated as flu outbreak comes earlier than usual

North Texas doctors are urging school districts to shut down for Texas School Districts to cancel classes everyone to take precautions, as a cleaning. On Wednesday, December 18, just days before the holiday break. flu outbreak is well underway just Dallas County reported its third flu- One district -- Hubbard ISD, southwest related death of the season. of Corsicana -- told parents: "This will days before Christmas. At Children's Health in Dallas, they allow us to sanitize and disinfect our DALLAS , TX (TIP): North Texas had 370 positive cases last week. property to protect the health of our doctors are urging everyone to take Two weeks prior, that number was 250, students, staff, and their families." precautions, as a flu outbreak is well and hospital officials said those numbers While the outbreak has not forced underway just days before Christmas. are significantly higher than this time closures in the Metroplex, Dallas County Flu cases are on the rise The earlier than usual flu season has last year. This year's flu outbreak Has health officials are concerned by the already prompted some Central Texas forced administrators in three Central unusual flu season. contd on page 20 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 US 3 US wants Pak to take immediate and irreversible action on terrorism: Jaishankar WASHINGTON (TIP): he Trump administration and technical cooperation on water resources has a very clear position on Pakistan and wants management during the talks. Islamabad to take immediate, sustained and The US has supported several Indian initiatives, irreversible action on reining in terror groups and including Coalition for Disaster Resilient to ensure that its soil is not used for terrorism, Infrastructure and Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said, a The natural focus for the discussions was foreign day after the conclusion of the second India-US 2+2 policy, defense and national security policies, he said. dialogue. In a major decision, the 2+2 ministerial decided to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense have Indian liaison officers with Bahrain-based US Secretary Mark Esper hosted Jaishankar and Naval Forces Central Command and possibly with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh for the second 2+2 the Special Operations Command, he said. dialogue in Washington DC on Wednesday, December On the other hand, a US liaison officer is likely to 18. Jaishankar and Singh left the US on Thursday, be stationed at the Information Fusion Centre for the December 19. Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), Jaishankar said. Jaishankar told a group of Indian journalists here India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar File photo The center has been established by India to on Thursday that the relationship between India and clear position from the American side which was for advance cooperation on maritime security across the the US had expanded both in its scope and content. them to take immediate, sustained and irreversible region. According to the joint statement, they also He said the regional issues--including Pakistan, action regarding the fact that the territory under discussed ways to enable closer Army-to-Army and Afghanistan, Iran and South East Asia--were their control is being used for terrorism," he said. Air Force-to-Air Force ties and to explore discussed during the talks. The External Affairs Minister said important cooperation between Special Operations Forces, he "With regard to Pakistan, what we heard was very decisions were taken on space situational awareness said. (Source: PTI) Indian Envoy Highlights Shared Values and Beliefs of People of India, US, and Israel at Capitol Hill Hanukkah Celebration

WASHINGTON (TIP): The Embassy society is known for its openness and of India hosted an event Dec 12 to compassion, embodying the core celebrate Hanukkah at the Capitol Hill. principle of- "Vasudhaiva Ambassador Harsh V Shringla, along Kutumbakam", meaning the world is one with the representatives of Jewish family. Since the upgradation of organizations and the Indian-American diplomatic relations in 1992, India-Israel community, lighted the Menorah. relations have achieved great heights While extending his greetings to the with the first ever visit of Indian Prime Jewish community, Ambassador Minister Narendra Modi to Israel in highlighted the shared values and 2017. In recent years, relations have seen beliefs of the people of India, the United rapid growth across a broad spectrum of States, and Israel and the longstanding areas and the future of vision of a Jewish presence in India. "The tradition strong hi-tech partnership as befits two of celebrating Hanukkah by the knowledge economies" he further added. Embassy of India, in partnership with The Co-Chair of the House India our friends from the Jewish community, Caucus Congressman Brad Sherman goes back to 2002. This event celebrates addressed the gathering. the Jewish heritage linking the people of The event also featured the traditional India with the Jewish diaspora across Hanukkah invocation and presentation the globe - a link that goes back of Hanukkah songs by the Makela thousands of years when the first Jews Jewish Young Professionals group. More landed on India's south-western Ambassador Harsh V Shringla, along with the representatives of Jewish organizations and the than 100 guests, comprising coastline. Since then, the Jews have Indian American community, lighted the Menorah Picture / courtesy Embassy of India Congressional staff, representatives of flourished, and their traditions and reflected in the invocation you just countries with no record of anti- the Jewish organizations and members practices have thrived in India", he said. heard, is a living embodiment of this Semitism, either historically or in of the Jewish and Indian American "The Indian Jewish tradition, shared history. India is one of the few modern times. It is because Indian communities, attended the event. Holiday Health and Camaraderie at the Chicago Medical Society

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): : The medical friendly welcome to the Society. The diverse community enjoyed an evening of good guest list ensures lively and informed cheer, delectable hors' d'oeuvres, and conversation about issues related to soothing drinks at the Chicago Medical healthcare in Illinois. Society's Annual Holiday Reception on Founded in 1850, the Chicago Medical December 5, 2019. Held at the elegant old- Society is one of the oldest and largest world Standard Club of Chicago, the event medical societies in the United States. But was a perfect way to thank all the its mission remains as vital as ever. In hardworking physicians, administrators, addition to improving public health locally, attorneys, lawmakers, and friends of programs educate physicians of all specialty medicine who together comprise the local areas while encouraging professional healthcare community. More than 200 interaction and unity. The Society's attended. grassroots political advocacy benefits all This festive Chicago Medical Society 17,000 physicians in Cook County. tradition also allows members and guests to (Photograph and Press release / Physicians, administrators, attorneys, lawmakers, and friends of medicine at Chicago relax and, for newcomers, it provides a Asian Media USA) Medical Society's Annual Holiday Reception THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 US FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019

Indian American West Philadelphia IRS seeks applications for the Pharmacy Employee Convicted in Illegal Electronic Tax Administration Oxy Pill Mill Scheme Advisory Committee for 2020 PHILADELPHIA (TIP): United States Attorney William M. WASHINGTON (TIP): The Internal Feb. 14, 2020. Nominations of qualified McSwain announced that Anmol Revenue Service is seeking qualified individuals may be made by letter and Singh Kamra, 27, of Upper Darby, applicants for nomination to the received from organizations or the PA was convicted November 27 at Electronic Tax Administration Advisory individuals themselves. Applicants trial with conspiracy to distribute Committee (ETAAC). should complete the ETAAC application oxycodone outside the usual course The ETAAC is an organized public and include a short statement of interest of professional practice and with forum for discussion of electronic tax and a resume. Applicants should no legitimate medical purpose. administration issues, such as describe and document their Kamra, a pharmacy technician at prevention of identity theft and refund qualifications, past and current Campus Pharmacy in West fraud in support of the overriding goal affiliations, and dealings with Philadelphia, conspired with that paperless filing should be the cybersecurity and electronic tax George Fisher, a physician, and preferred and most convenient method of administration. More information is Frank Brown, both charged filing tax and information returns. available on IRS.gov. separately, to illegally distribute ETAAC members work closely with the Applicants must complete and submit thousands of oxycodone pills to Security Summit, a joint effort of the a tax check waiver form and pass both an people suffering from addiction. IRS, state tax administrators and the IRS practitioner background check and From about December 2012 through nation's tax industry, to fight identity development, tax preparation, payroll FBI criminal background check. about March 2016, Kamra, Fisher, theft and refund fraud. and tax financial product processing, ETAAC is a Federal Advisory and Brown orchestrated and The IRS is looking for approximately systems management and improvement Committee established by the Internal executed a scheme to turn the 10 qualified individuals who will serve and implementation of customer service Revenue Service Restructuring and pharmacy into a "pill mill" in which three-year terms beginning in initiatives. Reform Act of 1998. Kamra knowingly filled fake September 2020. Applicants should have The IRS also strongly encourages Questions about the ETAAC and the oxycodone prescriptions written by experience in such areas as state tax representatives from consumer groups application process can be e-mailed to Fisher in sham "patient" names, administration, cybersecurity and with an interest in tax issues to apply. [email protected]. and gave the oxycodone pills to information security, tax software Applications will be accepted through (Press Release) Brown to sell in street level drug deals. At times, Kamra would sell drugs without a prescription and then request that Fisher backdate a fake Indian Origin Pittsburgh-area Lab prescription in an attempt to cover the tracks. At trial, Kamra testified that this backdating of Owner Charged with Paying Kickbacks prescriptions was a mere "courtesy" on behalf of the doctor PITTSBURGH PA (TIP): An Indian for two types of genetic testing: cancer allegedly was paid kickbacks in so patients could receive their origin resident of Monroeville, genomic testing (CGx) and connection with obtaining CGx and PGx prescriptions in a timely manner, Pennsylvania, was charged in federal court pharmacogenetic testing (PGx). CGx prescriptions from physicians who were but undercover video evidence with three conspiracy counts and one testing used DNA sequencing to detect contracted by his company to review the showed otherwise. This small substantive count related to the payment of mutations in genes that could indicate a beneficiaries' personal and familial pharmacy in West Philadelphia unlawful kickbacks, United States higher risk of developing certain types of medical histories. As alleged, contract sold so many opioids that some Attorney Scott W. Brady announced last cancers in the future. CGx testing, physicians authorized testing for greater were hidden some under the sink month. however, was not a method of diagnosing than 95% of beneficiaries despite the fact for fear that their distributor would Ravitej Reddy, 52, was charged by whether an individual presently had that the doctors did not conduct a proper notice the over-abundance and cut criminal Information with two counts of cancer. PGx testing detected specific telemedicine visit, were not treating the them off for exceeding the conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, genetic variations in genes that impacted Medicare beneficiaries for cancer or allowable limit. one count of conspiracy to pay the metabolism of certain medications. symptoms of cancer, did not use the test "Kamra was operating nothing kickbacks, and one count of offering and In other words, PGx testing helped results in the treatment of the more than a corrupt pill mill," said paying kickbacks. "In less than a year, determine, among other things, whether beneficiaries, and generally were not U.S. Attorney McSwain. "The Ravitej Reddy and his partners in crime certain medications would be effective if qualified to understand and interpret the misuse of opioids is killing our were responsible for more than $125 used by a particular patient. test results. citizens, and this defendant million in genetic testing claims As alleged, the defendant and a group According to the Information, the significantly contributed to our submitted to Medicare as the result of a of co-conspirators comprising business defendant and his co-conspirators took region's crippling opioid epidemic. sophisticated, nationwide kickback consultants, marketers, and the operator advantage of PGL's and MHS's physical We have to do everything possible scheme," said U.S. Attorney Brady. of a telemedicine entity, among others, locations within the Medicare coverage to stop the illegal distribution of "Together with our law enforcement acquired thousands of testing samples area that offered the highest these deadly drugs, especially by partners, we will stay vigilant in the fight from Medicare beneficiaries located reimbursement rates in the United States. professionals entrusted to against unscrupulous players in the throughout the United States, as well as As alleged, the co-conspirators used PGL prescribe and monitor their use." health care market who pursue personal the corresponding prescriptions that and MHS as the billing laboratory despite "Kamra diverted thousands of profit at the expense of critical public PGL and MHS needed to bill Medicare for the fact that the labs did not possess oxycodone pills to the street, taking programs." CGx and PGx testing. For their part, the properly validated equipment to conduct advantage of those struggling with According to the Information, the marketers used targeted campaigns to any CGx testing on-site and, as such, were addiction amid our area's defendant owned two testing induce beneficiaries to submit CGx and forced to send samples for proper testing by devastating opioid crisis," said laboratories-Personalized Genetics, LLC, PGx specimens by means of cheek swabs a so-called reference laboratory that was Michael T. Harpster, Special Agent d/b/a Personalized Genomics (PGL), sent to their homes or provided to them located outside of the lucrative coverage in Charge of the FBI's Philadelphia located in Pittsburgh, and Med Health at purported "health fairs" held area. The three charged conspiracies Division. "Yet another medical Services Management, LP (MHS), located throughout the United States. Marketers, involve similar conduct related to the professional, looking to profit from in Monroeville. Beginning as early as in turn, were paid percentage-based acquisition of CGx and PGx specimens. someone else's misery. The FBI will May 2018, and continuing through kickbacks depending upon the Medicare The first conspiracy, however, allegedly never stop working to put pill mills approximately April 12, 2019, the reimbursements for beneficiaries whose involved billings only through PGL, while out of business, and the people who Information alleges that the defendant samples they had obtained and submitted the second and third conspiracies involved run them behind bars." participated in three separate to PGL or MHS. Likewise, the operator of billings through MHS. (Read full story conspiracies related to Medicare billing a Florida-based telemedicine entity on www.theindianpanorama.news0 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 SOUTH ASIA 5

Nawaz Sharif Bangladesh marks 49th Victory Day diagnosed with complicated heart Indian Army band disease draws cheer For the first time, a band contingent of LONDON/ KARACHI (TIP): the Indian Army also took part in the ,Former Pakistan prime minister parade watched by Bangladesh Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in President M Abdul Hamid and Prime London for treatment, has been Minister Sheikh Hasina diagnosed with a complicated The contingent drew loud cheers from coronary disease and will undergo the crowd as it marched past playing the tune of Saare Jahaan se Achcha further scans, his personal physician with the announcer acknowledging said. India's contribution in Bangladesh's In a tweet, doctor Adnan Khan said Liberation War of 1971. on Dec 19: “Former PM #NawazSharif underwent comprehensive military organisations over the years as Cardiovascular evaluation & well as socio-economic progress of the investigations at Royal Brompton & country through tableaux. Harefield Hospital, London. He’s The intricately decorated tableaux of diagnosed of complicated Coronary various ministries were also part of the Artery/Ischemic Heart Disease with parade showcasing the development significant disease burden. Cardiac activities, religious harmony in the Perfusion Scans scheduled,” Dawn country and specific government news reported. DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh on belonging to the National Cadet Corps programmes such as 'Digital Sharif continues to undergo a range Monday celebrated its 49th Victory Day (NCC) was also present among the Bangladesh'. An eye-catching flypast and of tests for his cardiac and that marks its liberation from Pakistan, audience at the Parade Ground here an aerobatic display in the skies by a haematology complications, as doctors as the country showcased its military along with DG NCC Lt Gen Rajeev MIG-29, other aircraft of Army aviation, move to diagnose the reason for his might at a parade which included Chopra. Navy aviation and Rapid Action low platelet count. spectacular aerobatics and display of Indian High Commissioner to Battalion helicopter and parachute The former leader arrived in London defence acquisitions. Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das was also landing by Army paratroopers, drew on November 19 along with his brother For the first time, a band contingent of among the guests. loud cheers from the audience. Shahbaz Sharif after the government the Indian Army also took part in the President Hamid took the salute and Latest military hardware of the and courts granted him permission to parade watched by Bangladesh President accompanied by Parade Commander Bangladesh armed forces such as self- travel abroad on medical grounds. M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Major General Mohammad Akbar propelled guns, state-of-the-art He came to London three weeks after Sheikh Hasina, as well as ministers, Hossain, riding an open jeep, reviewed ammunition plant, armoured personnel he was granted bail by the Islamabad diplomats and other dignitaries here. the Victory Day Parade. Prime Minister carrier, armoured recovery vehicles, High Court in the Al-Azizia corruption The Indian Army band contingent Hasina was seen excitedly applauding Medium Tank T-69, among others, were case on medical grounds. A delegation drew loud cheers from the crowd as it the march-past, the flypast, aerobatics showcased at the parade. Earlier, of senior PML-N leaders visited Sharif marched past playing the tune of 'Saare display, armoury acquisitions of President Hamid and Prime Minister in London last week, but some members Jahaan Se Achcha' with the announcer different regiments and contingents of Hasina paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the team told Dawn news that no acknowledging India's contribution in the armed forces, on the parade ground. of the Liberation War by placing political discussion took place. IANS Bangladesh's Liberation War of 1971. The parade showcased the wreaths at the National Mausoleum at A delegation of 20 Indian students development of the different civil and Savar. — PTI 14 killed as bus veers off road in Nepal B’desh publishes list of Pakistan appoints Foreign Office KATHMANDU (TIP): A passenger bus veered off the road and fell some ‘Razakars’ who sided 100 metres along the Araniko Highway spokesperson as its envoy to Germany in Nepal's Sindhupalchok on Sunday, with Pak Army during killing at least 14 people and injuring ISLAMABAD (TIP): In a major 18 others. The bus was heading diplomatic reshuffle, Pakistan has 1971 war towards Bhaktapur from a Hindu appointed 20 ambassadors and consul DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh on temple in Kalinchok in Dolakha generals in its various missions abroad Sunday published a list of 10,789 district when it skidded off the that also included Foreign Office Razakars (volunteers) who collaborated highway and plunged down from Chha spokesperson Mohammad Faisal who with the Pakistani forces during the Kilo area, police said. was named as the country’s new envoy to country’s Liberation War in 1971. Three children and 11 adults were Germany. Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM killed in the accident, the Kathmandu According to a notification issued by Mozammel Haque released the list at a Post reported, quoting police. "Of the Foreign Office dated December 13, press briefing here and said the them, 12 people died on the spot," Prime Minister Imran Khan has initiative has been taken to introduce police said. The injured have been approved appointments of 17 the anti-liberation forces to the new rushed to nearby hospitals, Police ambassadors and three consul general, generation, the Daily Star reported. Inspector Nawaraj Neupane said, Dawn reported. According to the historic documents, adding that six of them are in critical Faisal, who was also serving as the Razakar force— an auxiliary group condition. The bus was ferrying Director General for South Asia and of then Pakistan army—targeted pilgrims back from Kalinchowk SAARC, will be replacing Pakistan’s Hindus and Bengali nationalists during Temple to Bhaktapur. Ambassador to Germany Johar Salim, the 1971 liberation war. The police are yet to ascertain the who has been posted to Italy. Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad AKM Yusuf, one of the top leaders of identity of the victims, the paper said. It is not immediately known who will Faisal. Image: Twitter/@DrMFaisal the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami, Meanwhile, a search is underway for replace Faisal as Foreign Office Hussain, currently posted as a minister was believed to be the founder of the the driver of the bus who is on the run spokesperson. in Budapest, will take over as consul Razakar force. He was arrested in May following the accident. The police have Rahim Hayat Qureshi, currently general in Frankfurt. 2013 and charged with crimes against suspected overspeeding and rash serving as ambassador to South Korea, Some retired military officers have humanity. However, he died of cardiac driving on the under-construction will now be Pakistan’s ambassador to also been appointed to the diplomatic arrest in 2014 while in detention. road section as the reasons behind the Iran and Shafqat Ali Khan, the posts. Maj Gen (retd) Umar Farooq Burki Haque said that the number of accident. Police with the help of locals ambassador to Poland, has been has been appointed as Ambassador to genuine freedom fighters is not more carried out the rescue operation soon transferred to Russia. Jordan, while Vice Admiral (retd) Ather than 2.1 lakh and their complete list will after the incident. This was the second Maryam Madiha Aftab has been made Mukhtar will serve as ambassador to the be published on the Independence Day major road accident in the district ambassador to Bulgaria, while Zahid Maldives. —PTI (March 26). —PTI within a month. — PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 INDIA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Mamata Banerjee wants referendum on CAA NEW DELHI (TIP): As the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) raged across the country, the Opposition parties on Thursday hit out at the Pinaka missile test successful government accusing it for taking ‘draconian’ measures to muzzle the NEW DELHI (TIP): The Defence Research and voice of the people. Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday Congress general secretary successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Missile System Priyanka Gandhi warned that “the from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the more the government tries to Odisha coast. suppress the voice of people, the Pinaka is an artillery missile system capable of louder it will become”. striking into enemy territory up to a range of 75 km She said that the government has with high precision. The Pinaka MK-II rocket has shut metro stations and internet been modified into a missile by integrating it with the services in Delhi and have imposed Navigation, Control and Guidance System to improve CrPC Section 144, which prohibits the end accuracy and enhance the range. assembly of four or more people. The navigation system of the missile is aided by the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi the BJP has guts, it should go for a general secretary Sitaram Yechury Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). said, “This government has no right United Nation-monitored said, “Today’s protests showed the The mission achieved all the objectives including to shut down colleges, telephones referendum on the issue of determination of youngsters to not enhancing the range, accuracy and sub-system and the Internet, to halt metro Citizenship Amendment Act and let democracy be butchered. This functionality. The missile was fired from Pinaka trains and to impose Section144 to the NRC. Let there be an impartial was not a one off protest, such launcher system in deployment configuration. suppress India’s voice and prevent organisation like the UN or the protests will continue.” peaceful protests. To do so is an Human Rights Commission conduct CPI general secretary D. Raja said J&K, Ladakh would have 15 year insult to India's soul.” it.” citizenship cannot be based on West Bengal Chief Minister NCP leader Nawab Malik lashed religion. residency norm for job seekers Mamata Banerjee addressing a rally out at Union home minister Amit “The BJP is working against the challenged the Central government Shah over the police action against legacy of Sardar Patel and to have a UN-monitored referendum those protesting against the CAA, citizenship cannot be based on she said, “Just because the BJP has comparing him to “General Dyer”. religion. The CAA is an undeclared got the majority doesn’t mean that Attacking the high handedness of subversion of the Constitution,” he they can do whatever they want. If the Central government, CPM claimed. WHERE WILL YOU SETTLE HINDUS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES: UDDHAV ASKS BJP NEW DELHI (TIP): The Government is considering a 15-year residency norm in order for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to obtain government jobs among other benefits. The norm would be applicable to get seats for professional courses in public colleges and ownership of land. This would mean that for an outsider to attain CAA will be implemented, so will domicile status in the two Union Territories, he or she would have to fulfill the 15-year minimum residency norm. This condition would however not apply to be NRC: Nadda after meeting industrial houses to buy land to set up business ventures and also construct homes for their refugees from Afghanistan employees. While it is not final as yet, the government NEW DELHI (TIP): Amid protests against the is discussing various other issues, sources tell MUMBAI (TIP): Continuing his attack on the BJP in amended Citizenship Act, BJP working president JP OneIndia. The norm is being proposed after locals the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday, Chief Minister Nadda on Thursday asserted that the law will be raised concerns about outsiders taking away the jobs. Uddhav Thackeray asked the Narendra Modi government implemented and the National Register of Citizens The concerns were raised in the aftermath of the at the Centre where it planned to settle Hindus from other will also be brought in. Abrogation of Article 370 which withdrew the special countries who were being given Indian citizenship. JP Nadda made these remarks here after meeting status granted to Jammu and Kashmir. “By all means rescue Hindus from other countries. But Sikh refugees from Afghanistan, who under the have you thought where you intend to put them up? I don’t amended act will become Indian citizens. He also High-level MHA meeting think you have a plan at all,” Thackeray said while slammed the opposition for protesting against the new replying to the address of Governor Bhagat Singh legislation. He said BJP's rivals are protesting for vote called off at last minute Koshiyari. bank politics while ignoring the plight of minorities of The Shiv Sena leader went to link the long-pending three neighbouring countries living in India. NEW DELHI (TIP): A scheduled high-level border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka over "Those who are opposing the citizenship law should meeting to review the security situation across the Belgaum. meet them. These people have been living in India for country didn't take place even as senior officials met “You have not done justice to Hindus in Karnataka. Is 28-30 years but can't admit their children in schools or Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a briefing that Belgaum-Karwar in Pakistan? Why are Hindus there buy a house as they do not have citizenship. Our rivals sources said was routine. Though sources in the MHA suffering? What’s the point of the Citizens Amendment cannot see anything beyond their vote bank politics," didn't specify reasons for not holding the meeting, Act when the sons of the soil do not get justice,” Nadda said. they said the ministry had been "closely monitoring" Thackeray asked. "India is marching ahead under Prime Minister the situation in the wake of protests against the Responding to the BJP’s attack on Thackeray for not Narendra Modi and will continue to do so. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act. breaking up with the Congress over Rahul Gandhi’s attack Citizenship (Amendment) Act will be implemented, so Earlier in the day,Union Minister of State for Home on VD Savarkar, the chief minister questioned the BJP’s will be the NRC in future," he told reporters. G Kishan Reddy had claimed the ministry was in adulation of the Hindutva ideologue. A delegation of these Sikhs met Nadda at the BJP touch with all states and keeping tabs on the “Do you accept his views on the cow?” Thackeray asked headquarters here and thanked the party for bringing situation. while referring to Savarkar’s objection to the worship of changes in the citizenship law, which will now grant Claiming the situation in Delhi was “handled well” the cow. “You have introduced beef ban here but not in citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains by police, Reddy alleged political parties were trying other states,” Thackeray said and reminded the BJP that and Buddhists from Pakistan, Bangladesh and to exploit the situation and spreading rumours for beef continues to be available in neighbouring Goa. Afghanistan if they arrived in India by December 31, vested interests. “Why these double standards?” he asked. 2014, due to religious persecution. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 INDIA 7

NIRBHAYA RAPE CASE: India, US agree to expand COURT HC DISMISSES CONVICT'S PLEA CLAIMING bilateral cooperation at HE WAS JUVENILE NEW DELHI (TIP): The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea from one of Nirbhaya's rapists claiming he was a juvenile when he and five others second 2+2 dialogue gangraped the paramedic student in December 2012. The petition had been rejected by the trial court WASHINGTON (TIP): India and and wasn't raised before the Supreme Court. the US have agreed to deepen their A fine of Rs 25,000 was imposed on the convict's bilateral cooperation in areas of lawyer, AP Singh, for failing to appear despite defence, counterterrorism and repeated calls. Four of Nirbhaya's rapists are on trade, and to work with like-minded death row. Another killed himself in jail and the countries for a free and open Indo- sixth, a juvenile, was released from a reformation Pacific region. home after serving a three-year term. The decisions were taken as the SUPREME COURT REJECTS FINAL REVIEW PLEA second India-US 2+2 dialogue concluded in Washington. US The Supreme Court rejected a review plea filed by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Akshay Kumar Singh, another convict on death row, along with Defense Secretary Mark who made the absurd argument that air and water Esper hosted their Indian pollution in Delhi somehow made the death penalty counterparts External Affairs pointless. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said Minister S Jaishankar and Defence yesterday that the convicts were making concerted Minister Rajnath Singh for the efforts to delay the "inevitable". dialogue at the State Department's Meanwhile, the Patiala House court adjourned for headquarters. January 7 a hearing on the issuance of death The first 2+2 dialogue was held in warrants against the convicts. New Delhi in September last year The city courtga ve a week's time to know whether after the mechanism was approved (From left) Indian ministers Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar with their American the four convicts were filing mercy petitions. by Prime Minister Narendra Modi counterparts Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper. and US President Donald Trump. Lanka, and the Indian Ocean region growing consensus on the nature of Pakistan to pay India costs In the second such dialogue, India in general. terror threats in the region and the and the US agreed to further expand "We conveyed that the extreme dangers of cross-border terrorism in Hyderabad Nizam case their defence ties. Singh told rhetoric and belligerent statements and sanctuaries. reporters here that strong defence and incitement to anti-Indian "We discussed ways to address LONDON (TIP): In a consequential hearing on ties were an integral component of violence by Pakistani leaders is not these challenges, including by Thursday, the high court of England and Wales the strategic bilateral partnership. conducive to peace," he said. working closely together at the ordered Pakistan to pay India and the two princes "In the last few years, we have Secretary Pompeo, during a joint FATF. We also took note of party to the long-drawn dispute 65% of their legal made a conscious decision to news conference in the presence of exchanges between our judicial costs. In October, the court had ruled in favour of diversify and indigenise our arms the other three leaders, spoke about academies for appreciation of India and the two descendants of the late 7th Nizam acquisitions. This increased cross-border terrorism from challenges and evolving practices of Hyderabad, who sent £1million to a London bank defence trade with the US is one Pakistan. and adjudicating counter-terrorism in 1948, now estimated to value at least £35 million. important aspect of this," he said. "We understand the concerns that cases and agreed to further facilitate The court ordered that Prince Muffakham Jah be "We are also working to encourage India has, rightful concerns that such exchanges in areas of criminal paid £1,835,445.83, the government of India greater collaboration between they have about terrorism jurisprudence," Jaishankar said. £2,802,192.22 and Mukarram Jah, the VIIIth Nizam defence manufacturing sectors in emanating from Pakistan, and we "This is an area where the two £795,064.63 (65% on account of their costs). India in the US. The conclusion of assured them that we would take countries actually have a very Paul Hewitt, representing the VIII Nizam, said: the industrial security annex with that into account," he said. strong history of cooperating. I can “Today’s hearing brings this litigation, which started the US will provide the necessary "We are determined to protect the only say this in terms of public in 2013 but where the underlying dispute dates back framework for pursuing the co- American people on the threat of record, that I am very satisfied with to in 1948, to an end at long last.” development and co-production terrorism, and we're determined to the discussions we've had today," “We are pleased that Pakistan has decided not to linkages in the defence work with our great democratic Jaishankar said. contest Mr Justice Smith’s judgment. Our client His manufacturing centre," Singh said. friends like the Indians to protect Pitching strongly for H-1B visa Exalted Highness the VIII Nizam will now have Cross-border terrorism the people of India as well. And we'll holders, Jaishankar reiterated the access to the funds which his grandfather, HEH the emanating from Pakistan featured continue to work on it," Pompeo significant contribution made by VII Nizam, intended him to have.” during the 2+2 ministerial talks. said. movement of persons in a fair and The historic case has gone through several twists Singh said India shared its External Affairs Minister non-discriminatory manner to the and turns with India and the descendants — assessments of the situation in Jaishankar said counterterrorism deepening of bilateral ties between Mukarram Jah and Muffakham Jah — on one side Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri efforts have been boosted by a India and the US. and Pakistan on the other. NITI Aayog to start drafting roadmap for population stabilisation

NEW DELHI (TIP): Taking the first step, the for us and our future generations.” Aayog is organising a national consultation on “Time has now come that we should take ‘Realising the vision of population stabilization: challenges head-on. Sometimes decisions are taken leaving no one behind’ on Friday. keeping in mind political advantage but they come at “The recommendations from the consultation will the cost of growth of the future generation of our contribute to a NITI Aayog working paper to help country. I would like to highlight the issue of achieve India’s vision of attaining population population explosion...,” Modi had said. stabilization, as voiced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “In our society, there is a section which Modi on 15 August 2019,” said an official statement by is very well aware of the consequences of the the Aayog. uncontrolled population growth. They all deserve “The consultative meeting being organised in accolades and respect. This is also their expression partnership with Population Foundation of India for their love for the nation...We should learn from (PFI) will bring together senior officials, experts and them. We need to worry about the population subject matter specialists to discuss ways and means explosion.” of strengthening India’s population policy and family India with a current population size of 1.37 billion planning programmes,” said the statement. is the second-most populous country in the world. NITI Aayog’s move comes four months after the India’s birth rates are falling but the population Prime Minister voiced concern over the issue. Modi continues to grow due to the fact that more than 30 said in his Independence Day speech, “This rapidly per cent of the population is young and in the increasing population poses various new challenges reproductive age group. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 AS I SEE IT

By Ven Parameswaran WHAT AILS AIR INDIA ? Air India failed miserably because With 30 million overseas Indians as built in market Air India could have been it has been run as a public sector Numero Uno International Airline corporation. It has failed to formulate a professional marketing strategy and compose the right marketing mix to reach the market targets.

million foreign tourists went to India in 2018. 90% of the 17tourists were Overseas Indians including foreign citizens and Indian citizens who were immigrants in foreign countries. Indians visiting India have noticed on the plane that 90% of passengers are of Indian origin. The carrying Indian passengers to India. Air India. Another friend of mine overseas Indians visit India to renew It is now well known that the CEO's of working for a leading Wall Street firm family relationship and also to introduce Indian origin manage the largest went to New Delhi airport with a India to their children and corporations and are highly successful. confirmed First-Class reservation but grandchildren. Air India should Microsoft, Google, PepsiCo, Mastercard, was told by the counter staff that there consider itself very lucky that it has the Fedex, United Airlines and USAir have was no vacant seat in the First Class and Civil Aviation Minister of India Hardeep Singh most comparative advantage over other had CEO's of Indian origin. Dutta and he should travel by Economy! What I am Puri recently stated in Parliament that if a international airlines. It is reported that Lonjewar were CEO's of United Airlines reporting is not isolated examples. The customer for ailing Air India is not found by India earned $100 billion thru tourism. and the USAir respectively at one time. counter staff was expecting bribes and March 31, 2020, government may simply call it a day for the national carrier There are approximately 30 million They were highly successful CEO's. they have exploited the passengers at the people of Indian origin living outside Air India failed miserably because it eleventh hour. with the marketplace. India need not India. 10 million Indians are working in has been run as a public sector Air India has operated all these years just rely on the business of overseas the Arab countries in the Middle East corporation. It has failed to formulate a without a professional marketing Indians only. Any airline that can and they visit India at least once a year. professional marketing strategy and strategy. This is one of the main reasons compete with the Singapore Airlines or 10 million Indians live in the USA, compose the right marketing mix to Air India has been unable to compete the Lufthansa will be highly successful. Canada and South America. reach the market targets. A government with well-established international Prime Minister Modi has earned the Approximately 6 million live in official cannot be expert on everything. airlines that treat their consumers as mandate of the people. He should be bold Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Air India officials have served their Kings. and courageous to privatize almost all Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan, South career well by being 100% loyal to the INTERNATIONAL TOURIST public sector corporations of India. The Africa and Kenya. 4 million live in government officials, ignoring the Food Corporation of India is another Western Europe, Russia, Fiji, principle that CONSUMER IS THE MARKET IS GROWING AND INDIA villain. It is responsible for wasting 25% Madagascar and Diego Garcia. KING. Many Indians have told me that NEEDS ITS OWN EFFICIENT of food production and also starving 300 WHY DID AIRINDIA FAIL TO they just do not like the ATTITUDE of AIRLINES MANAGED BY million poor of India. India is losing $25 COMPETE WITH OTHER Air India officials at the counter and on TOPNOTCH PROFESSIONAL billion per year because of the waste of the plane. They look down on Indians. CEO's. food. I am sure Prime Minister Modi INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES? I have been living in the USA for the will undo the bad policies of the Singapore, a City State with 4 million past 65 years and have travelled by I wish to congratulate Ambassador Congress administration and follow up people has created the Singapore different airlines including Air India. A Hardeep Singh Puri, now Minister for on Minister Puri's excellent initiative Airlines. How did Singapore Airlines friend of mine living in Chicago was Civil Aviation for his decision and and idea. It is about time India gives up become one of the most popular and travelling to Bangalore once a week in ultimatum regarding Air India. I agree socialism for good and embark on successful airlines? The Gulf States of First Class. He, as a patriotic Indian was with him 100% Air India must be capitalism. U.A.E., Qatar and others have several going by Air India. Once when he had privatized at any cost if it has to survive. (Ven Parameswaran, Scarsdale, NY, was successful airlines that have appealed to his first-class ticket and confirmed If there is no buyer by a certain date Air formerly President & CEO, First Asian Indians. Lufthansa, Swiss Air, British reservation was asked to sit in Economy India should be declared bankrupt. Securities Corporation, NY. His email: Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Class or fly the next day. In order to meet Once the Government of India gives up [email protected]) Scandinavian Airlines, Air France, the business deadlines he compromised airline business, there will be many United Airlines, Delta, Air Canada and and travelled in Economy holding a private businessmen interested in so many others have succeeded in First-Class ticket. After that he gave up starting international airline to compete COMMENT Thruway Authority should Withdraw the Prof I.S.Saluja Unreasonable and Unjust "Violation Fee" he state Thruway Authority proposed the first toll "violation fee" is. Public is largely the present "Violation fee ". Also, T increases for the newly opened unaware of the fee. In the first place, Governor is requested to waive the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, with the Thruway Authority should have "Violation fee" imposed on all toll the cost growing from $4.75 to $5.75 first publicized any penalty it bills. Next, the Governor may by 2022 for E-Z Pass users. The news proposed to impose for late payment reconsider the whole issue of has been well received, without of tolls. Secondly, the penalties "Violation fee" and decide afresh on a anybody feeling unhappy over the should have been e reasonable, not reasonable and just penalty as in the increase. The Thruway Authority NY/NJ is a worrisome issue. At the way these are that a toll of $1.25 case of violations in other has given ample notice to users of present, a violation fee of $100.00 is invites a "violation fee" of $100.00. departments, including DMV. the Bridge. imposed for a delay in a payment, On behalf of the people who have We very strongly feel the present While nobody will mind this regardless of the amount of toll. It been hit hard by the unreasonable "Violation Fee" structure is painful, increase, the present structure of" is ridiculous to be imposing $100.00 and unjust "violation fee", we urge unreasonable and unjust and needs violations fee " being imposed by "violation fee" on a toll bill of $1.25. Governor Cuomo to order to be demolished with one stroke of Bridges and Tunnels Authority of Many did not get to know what the discontinuation of the imposition of Governor Cuomo's pen. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 PERSPECTIVE 9 TIME TO DEFEND INDIA’S SECULARISM The Citizenship (Amendment) Act has imperiled the nation's constitutional values, and no one can afford to be silent ndia's secular structure faces a profound crisis. The By Pinarayi Vijayan Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, must be rejected for Ithree reasons. First, it is against the letter and spirit of our Constitution. Second, it is divisive, deeply discriminatory and violative of human rights. Third, it seeks to impose the politics and philosophy of Hindutva, with its vision of a "Hindu nation", on our entire people and on the basic structure of our polity. Our constitutional values are in peril, and no person who has faith in our democracy can afford to be silent and uninvolved in what is happening around us. Against common citizenship Let us understand each of these three points. The first is that The agenda of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is against the letter and spirit of our Constitution. Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution Hindutva and its deal with citizenship, and the Citizenship Act, 1955, lays down criteria for citizenship based on birth, descent, registration, ultimate goal of naturalization, and citizenship by incorporation of territory. inclusiveness for all. By setting new criteria, the Citizenship (Amendment) Act goes The Citizenship (Amendment) Act attempts to create and establishing a "Hindu against the premise of common citizenship regardless of deepen communal division and social polarization in the differences of caste, creed, gender, ethnicity and culture. country. The Act gives eligibility for citizenship to Hindus, Nation" underlie the Further, Article 14 of the Constitution lays down that the Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from "State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who entered India on Citizenship the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India". or before December 31, 2014, and specifically excludes Muslims It bears emphasis that Article 14 applies not only to citizens but from that list. In granting citizenship on the basis of religion, (Amendment) Act, is to "all persons within the territory of India". it discriminates against Muslims and rejects the basic concept What do we mean by the spirit of the Constitution? We of secularism. well established both associate the drafting of our Constitution with the rich debates That the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is discriminatory of the Constituent Assembly, and the wisdom of its members, and violative of human rights has been recognized by those by past experience and amongst whom Babasaheb Ambedkar stands tall. It is often not who have come out on the streets in many States, in opposition recognized, however, that it was the heroism of millions of to the Act. It is noteworthy that university and college students the present actions of unsung freedom fighters that made our Constitution a reality. figure so prominently in the upsurge against the Act. Though These men and women, who came from the working class, pushed through in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by the the BJP-Rashtriya peasantry, and socially marginalized groups - whatever their Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, these young religious persuasion - challenged the colonial authorities in citizens of India have come together - much as students did Swayamsevak Sangh. their struggle for human rights and economic justice. This during the anti-colonial struggle - to reject the attempt to struggle had broader aims than the overthrow of colonial rule. divide India along religious lines. They have denounced this We mentioned earlier These torchbearers of modern Indian history played a crucial Act as discriminatory and violative of human rights. role in creating the demand for social justice, and a The Right's agenda the absence of the Constitution with democratic and secular values in a society in which discrimination and inequality were deeply ingrained. Our final point, that the agenda of Hindutva and its ultimate forces of Hindutva Although the framing of the Constitution did not mark the end goal of establishing a "Hindu Nation" underlie the Citizenship of the struggle for civil liberties and for an egalitarian society, (Amendment) Act, is well established both by past experience from the freedom it, nevertheless, was a milestone in our history. and the present actions of the BJP-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Our freedom fighters were also conscious that theirs was a Sangh. We mentioned earlier the absence of the forces of movement. It was in struggle for a society free of caste and religious deprivation Hindutva from the freedom movement. It was in this period and discrimination, and free of the deep social and economic that M.S. Golwalkar propounded his theory of India as a this period that M.S. inequalities that characterize Indian society. This was true of "Hindu Nation," where other religious communities had no the manifestos of the Left from the early 1920s; this aspiration rights of citizenship. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act is the Golwalkar propounded was also reflected in the resolution of the Karachi session of latest blow by the BJP to the secular nature of our polity. the Indian National Congress in 1931, held after the execution When the Left has been in Governmentwe have made every his theory of India as a of Bhagat Singh and his comrades. Confronted by the radical effort to use the machinery at our command to preserve mass upsurge of the time, the Congress passed resolutions on communal harmony; elsewhere, we have organized the masses "Hindu Nation," where the freedom of speech, press, freedom of assembly, freedom of to ensure such harmony. association, and equality before the law. Notes from Kerala other religious The national movement in British India was further strengthened by movements in the erstwhile princely States. Kerala's struggle for secularism and social equality has communities had no Our forebears dreamt of an independent India where much to teach us. Historically,the different strands of Kerala's communal prejudice would be alien to the polity. It is not social renaissance and, subsequently,the forces of the Left and rights of citizenship. surprising that the threat to those parts of our Constitution other progressive sections, fought hard against social that defend secularism, democracy, social equality, federalism, discrimination and communalism, and for social and The Citizenship and individual and social diversity, should come from that economic equality. section of the polity that did not participate in the freedom All political parties and social groupings of different types (Amendment) Act is struggle. The surrender to British imperialism by the in Kerala, other than the parties and organizations of precursors of today's forces of Hindutva, is a chapter of India's Hindutva, have come together against the Citizenship the latest blow by the history that is cast in stone. No amount of denial can change (Amendment) Act. The peaceful satyagraha held in that unheroic past. Thiruvananthapuram on December 16, attended by political BJP to the secular Violative of rights parties, religious leaders, and cultural leaders is a symbol of our united determination to uphold constitutional values and nature of our polity. Our second point is that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is basic human rights, and to oppose discrimination. divisive, deeply discriminatory and violative of human rights. We cannot postpone our protest and united resistance As I have written before, our national unity was won through against this assault on secularism and democracy. struggle; the Citizenship (Amendment) Act is one of the many (The author is the present threats to its survival. Our hard-won Constitution recognizes Chief Minister of Kerala) individual and social differences, and that we must weave the cord of unity by creating a sense of belonging and THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 WORLD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 5 killed in shooting at Moscow security HQ Ring of fire: Australian state MOSCOW (TIP): An man opened fire near the headquarters of Russia’s FSB security service in Moscow on declares emergency as wildfires Dec 19, killing five and wounding several others. The Russian Intelligence Services said the shooter had been neutralised and qualified the approach Sydney incident as “an act of terror”. — Reuters SYDNEY (TIP): Australia’s most populous state declared its second Canada citizenship emergency in as many months on Dec 19 confirmed for son of as extreme heat and strong winds stoked more than 100 bushfires, including three Russian spies major blazes on Sydney’s doorstep. A day after Australia recorded its hottest day on record, thick smoke blanketed the harbour city, shrouded the Opera House and brought many outdoor activities to a halt. The state of emergency declaration gave firefighters broad powers to control government resources, force evacuations, close roads and shut down utilities across New South Wales, which is home to more than 7 million people. OTTAWA (TIP): Canada’s Supreme Authorities said nearly 120 fires Court on Thursday confirmed the remained ablaze by late afternoon, more right to Canadian citizenship for the than half of which are uncontrolled, and son of Russian spies, whose case with temperatures forecast to top 45 inspired the TV series “The degrees Celsius (113°F) in some areas, Americans”. officials warned residents to be on high Sydney. A waterbomber aircraft was in the city usually known for its Alexander Vavilov was born alert. dwarfed by thick grey and black sparkling harbour and blue skies. Alexander Foley in Canada in 1994, “The firefront has been spreading very billowing cloud as it attempted to douse One megafire in the Kanangra Boyd four years after his brother Timothy. quickly and intensely,” NSW Rural Fire flames in bushland just metres away National Park to the city’s southwest had Their parents Donald Heathfield and Service (RFS) Commissioner Shane from homes. crept to the very outskirts of Tracey Ann Foley were among 10 Fitzsimmons told reporters in Sydney, Australia has been battling wildfires Campbelltown, a suburb of 157,000 Russian spies expelled from the United adding that two firefighters had been across much of its east coast for weeks, people. States in 2011. airlifted to hospital with burns to their leaving six people dead, more than 680 By late afternoon, Sydney was sitting Canada’s highest court upheld a faces and airways. “It’s still a very homes destroyed and nearly 3 million at No.4 on the IQAir AirVisual live June 2017 ruling of the Federal Court difficult and dangerous set of acres (1.2 million hectares) of bushland rankings of pollution in global cities, of Appeal that Alexander had the right circumstances.” burnt. Berejiklian said as many as 40 above Dhaka, Mumbai, Shanghai and to Canadian citizenship. Days out from Christmas, a time when homes had been destroyed on Thursday. Jakarta. The government had stripped many Australians head to the coast for Smoky Sydney Many commuters have donned Alexander of citizenship after he the holidays, NSW Premier Gladys breathing masks in recent weeks as air applied for a Canadian passport in Berejiklian advised people to make sure Australia on Wednesday broke all-time quality has plunged to hazardous levels 2014. Ottawa argued that he was “you are prepared to change your plans heat records for the second day running, not previously seen in the city. ineligible because his parents worked should circumstances change.” with maximum temperatures reaching NSW Ambulance Commissioner for a foreign government. In Shoalhaven, a popular coastal an average of 41.9 degree Celsius, the Dominic Morgan said the service had A child born in Canada destination some 190 km (120 miles) Bureau of Meteorology said. experienced a 10% surge in call-outs for automatically becomes a citizen except south of Sydney, local mayor Amanda Some 1,700 firefighters have been patients suffering respiratory conditions if one of the parents is a diplomat. Findley said people were poised to deployed across NSW, but officials over the past week and urged susceptible In 2017 the Federal Court of Appeal evacuate. warned that was still not enough to cover people to remain indoors and keep their said his parents did not have “There is a large amount of smoke every potential danger and urged people medication close. diplomatic privileges or immunities in looming over the city, which shows how in high risk areas to evacuate while it Political storm Canada, leaving him eligible for close the fire is,” Findley told Reuters by was still safe to do so. citizenship. telephone. “It is extremely hot and windy The current state of emergency will Prime Minister Scott Morrison has Canadian media reported that the now so we are all worried the fire could last for seven days, while a total fire ban weathered a storm of criticism on social Supreme Court ruling on Alexander’s spread. People are really worried that that has been in place since Tuesday will media in recent days for going on an case would automatically apply to his they may lose everything.” remain until midnight on Saturday. overseas holiday during the emergency, brother who had begun a similar court The RFS posted footage on its official The major fires around Sydney, which adding to criticism that his government challenge. Twitter account showing firefighters is home to more than 5 million people, is failing to deliver adequate climate Their parents lived in Toronto when tackling one of the three blazes ringing have resulted in days of heavy pollution change policies. Reuters Alexander was born but left for France the following year, before eventually landing in the United States. there and the two people whose cars The then-teenager’s life unraveled in Stabbing at Oregon shopping were stolen had serious injuries, 2010 when FBI agents arrested his authorities said. parents at their Boston area home. Noushin Luluvachi from nearby Heathfield and Foley would admit to centre kills 1, wounds 3 others Bella Salon told The being Andrey Bezrukov and Elena Oregonian/OregonLive that police cars Vavilova. According to an affidavit, the BEAVERTON (TIP): An attacker gym next door. flooded the plaza and authorities young Vavilov did not know his carried out a series of stabbings and After the stabbings, the assailant ordered businesses to keep their doors parents were Russian agents. carjackings at a suburban Portland stole the man’s car and drove into the closed. In court documents, Alexander said shopping centre and in nearby town on suburb of Tigard, where he stole The bank and salon are part of a he has “always and will always Wednesday, killing one person and another woman’s car and stabbed her. shopping centre that also includes a consider myself to be Canadian. It is wounding three others before being He eventually got out of the car and ran credit union, Planet Fitness, Safeway the only culture I can associate with, arrested, authorities said. from officers before being caught, and Starbucks, among other and has been a cornerstone of my Police in the city of Beaverton said police said. businesses. identity, even after these events.” — two people were stabbed inside a Wells A woman was killed inside the bank, Beaverton is known for being Nike’s AFP Fargo bank and a man was stabbed at a another woman was critically injured headquarters. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 WORLD 11

12 inmates dead Philippine court finds massacre in shootout at masterminds guilty of 57 murders Panama prison PANAMA CITY (TIP): Twelve MANILA (TIP): A Philippine court inmates were killed and about a found top members of a political clan dozen more were wounded in a guilty on Dec 19 of masterminding a 2009 gunfight Tuesday inside a prison massacre of 57 people, among them 32 in the capital, Panamanian journalists, in the country's worst single authorities said. The shooting instance of election violence. occurred in a cell block that holds Members of three generations of the inmates who belong to a single influential Ampatuan family were local gang. Five pistols and three among those sentenced to life rifles were found after the imprisonment on multiple counts of shooting. murder, in a complicated verdict The weapons appeared to have involving 101 defendants. been smuggled in to the La Joyita The trial had been a crucial test of prison in Panama City. — AP impunity in country where provincial power is often decided by corruption, Xi in Macau for intimidation and violence. China handover The Ampatuan family,a dynasty in the southern province of Maguindanao, had anniversary bash been accused of conspiring to ambush MACAU (TIP): Chinese the convoy of a rival clan as it travelled President Xi Jinping landed in to register its candidate for a Macau on Dec 18 as the city gubernatorial election, an attack that prepares to mark 20 years since spiralled into a bloodbath orchestrated that the 700-page decision could take an Law, told a television channel. the former Portuguese colony was by their own private army. entire day. "That to me is one of the most moving returned, a celebration that stands Among the casualties were the wife It was one of the world's single, biggest things. You knew these and their in stark contrast to months of and relatives of the rival candidate, attacks on journalists and has been the alliances connected to the highest unrest in neighbouring Hong lawyers and 32 media workers, who were most anticipated verdicts in the places." The attack, known as the Kong. executed beside a rural road in a volley Philippines given the notoriety of the "Maguindanao Massacre", was chilling Security has been ramped up of gunfire, before being buried with Ampatuan family and political ties that even by Philippine standards, where ahead of Xi’s three-day visit which their vehicles in a huge pit dug by an went all the way up to then President political assassinations are culminates on Friday’s excavator. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. commonplace in elections for mayors, anniversary. China’s A court official read out a long list of It was closely watched as a test of governors and even congress. authoritarian leadership is keen names of those of the 101 defendants whether democratic institutions in the Several witnesses in the case have to showcase Macau as a successful who were convicted but some were Philippines could withstand pressure been killed. The New York-based Human example of its “one country, two acquitted due to lack of evidence. Some from money and powerful interests. Rights Watch this week said that systems” model, with party Ampatuan clan members were among "Justice prevailed, no one can claim regardless of the verdict, the dozens of leaders heaping praise on a pliant those acquitted. that 'I am politically powerful and suspects at large must be arrested, to city of 700,000 that has grown rich The judge and lawyers decided to read therefore above the law'," Soledad Mawis, ensure the safety of witnesses and on gambling and deference to only the last part of the verdict, agreeing dean of Lyceum of Philippine College of victims' families. Reuters authoritarian rule. “The Chinese people and the central government are proud of the achievements and progress 16th-century anchors found Macau has made in the past 20 years since its return to the motherland,” Xi said on arrival at the city’s airport, a troupe of off Mexican coast offer schoolchildren waving Chinese and Macau flags behind him. Since the 1999 handover by Lisbon, clues into Spanish conquest Macau has witnessed little of the dissent that has exploded in Hong MEXICO CITY (TIP): command might have sunk and the 500th anniversary of Cortes' Kong during six months of often Archaeologists have discovered two increase the odds of finding wooden arrival, two years before he and his violent pro-democracy protests as iron ship anchors off Mexico's Gulf hulls and other remnants. native allies overran the Aztec capital large chunks of the population Coast that they say date back 500 years Cortes famously burnt the first ships of Tenochtitlan, where Mexico City seethes under Beijing’s rule. — and could have belonged to Spaniard he and his crew used to sail to Mexico, would later rise. AFP Hernan Cortes' fleet, which landed in forcing his small army of treasure- Earlier in the year, Mexican 1519 before overthrowing the Aztec hunters to march inland. President Andres Manuel Lopez Death toll rises to 16 empire. "The conquest of Mexico was a Obrador, who has written several in southwest China The anchors, found on the ocean floor seminal event in human history, and history books, publicly asked Spanish near the former Spanish settlement of these shipwrecks, if we can find them, King Felipe VI and Pope Francis to coal, gas outburst Villa Rica in southeastern Veracruz will be symbols of the cultural apologize to indigenous Mexicans for GUIYANG (CHINA) (TIP): state, are well preserved and resemble collision that led to what is now the the death and destruction unleashed by Sixteen miners were killed after a those made in the 1500s, Mexico's West," marine archaeologist Frederick the conquest. coal and gas outburst happened at National Institute of Anthropology and Hanselmann said in a statement. Two new television series are also a coal mine in southwest China's History (INAH) said on Monday. Archaeologists dragged stirring new interest in the history,one Guizhou Province. Their discovery, along with an anchor magnetometers through the ocean to released last month by TV Azteca The accident happened on Dec believed to be from the 15th century that search for the artifacts, finally finding called "Hernan," and another planned 17, local authorities said on Dec 18, was found last year, has reassured the two anchors at a depth of 10 to 15 to be developed by famed Hollywood reported Xinhua news agency. archaeologists that they are on track to meters (33-49 feet), buried beneath a director Steven Spielberg entitled At the time of the mishap 23 find more artifacts documenting the thick layer of sediment. "Cortes" that stars Oscar-winner Javier workers were working European invasion of Mexico. The largest anchor measures nearly 4 Bardem. underground in the Guanglong They have identified 15 other sites meters long and is about 1.6 meters The anchors, once documented, were Coal Mine in Anlong County. that may also turn up anchors, which wide. returned to where they were found to Seven workers have been lifted could help pinpoint the spot where Interest in the Spanish conquest of ensure continued preservation in the to safety. — IANS other Spanish galleons under Cortes' Mexico is surging as this year marks deep sediment, INAH said. Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 METOO MOVEMENT CAME AND WENT, BUT LITTLE CHANGED: RADHIKA APTE ctor Radhika Apte believes the #MeToo movement just came and went in Bollywood Awith many things in the industry still remaining unchanged. The movement gained momentum in India last year with women calling out NORA FATEHI ALL SET actors, filmmakers, comedians, authors and journalists. FOR A DANCE BATTLE When asked what were the things she liked or hated about the decade, Radhika said, "Me Too IN NEW STREET movement came and went. It is disappointing. A lot of things that should've changed, have not changed. A DANCER 3D POSTER lot of things have not come out, have not changed. That's really disappointing." ora Fatehi, who was last seen in The actor said another issue which still hasn't John Abraham-starrer Batla changed, is that of pay disparity. "There's no pay NHouse, is all set to mesmerise her parity at all. We don't need to talk about pay parity fans with her dance moves -- yet again -- in like 'should this A list actress get few more crores the upcoming film Street Dancer 3D. A than a male A list actor.' It's not just that. If an A list new poster from the film featuring her actor is getting you that sure shot three crore of has been released. The film, directed by money,he should be getting paid more money,talking Remo D'Souza also stars Varun Dhawan, in broader strokes. But apart from the A-lister, the Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhudeva in lead rest of the cast and crew is also made up of men and roles. women. We don't have parity there. There's no excuse Nora Fatehi shared her look from the to not have parity there. They don't affect your box film on Instagram and wrote, "It's time to office at all," she said at the Times Network India put your best move forward! The battle is Economic Conclave. about to begin #StreetDancer3D trailer Giving an example, the Sacred Games actor said, out on 18th Dec." "Suppose somebody plays someone's father and "The dance level in the film is mother, still the father gets paid more money than something that I have never touched the mother! There's absolutely no logic to that." before. The film has dance styles that I Radhika said one of the wonderful things to have have never attempted before. I will also be happened is more female representation on set. acting in the film and there are various "What has changed, is a lot of women behind the emotional angles to the story that I am a camera as technicians. Directors, writers, producers, part of as an actor. That is going to be editors, cinematographers. The crew has a lot of exciting," she had earlier said about her women and that's a very good sign," she added. role in the movie. SALMAN KHAN CALLS DABANGG, TERE NAAM SMALL FILMS ollywood star Salman Khan, whose stardom is based mostly on entertainers, has said content- Bdriven cinema works when commercial elements are added. He also labelled his films Dabangg and Tere Naam as small films that worked purely on their content. Speaking to Bollywoodlife in an interview, Salman said,“I think they’re talking about a different kind of content. I think they’re talking about the smaller ZOYA AKHTAR’S GULLY BOY movies, the web, that kind of content. You know that kind of parallel cinema that used to not work earlier, OUT OF OSCAR RACE like what we used to call art cinema, which used to be a oya Akhtar directorial Gully Boy, starring different chain of cinema, has now become a part of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, is out standard cinema. A bit of commercialism has now been Zof the Oscar race. It was India's official entry to added to it; earlier they used to be very small-budgeted the 92nd Academy Awards -- in the International films – now the budget has increased a bit and they’ve Feature Film category.The movie failed to make the cut been shifted here now is what I feel, and it’s a good in the top ten movies that will advance to the next thing.” round of voting. At the onset, 91 films were eligible in “So Dabangg was that film. The first Dabangg was a 2- the Oscar's International Feature Film category. In the crore film. Tere Naam was also that film. But since they nominations round, Academy members from all happened with me, they happened like this, now what to branches are invited to opt-in to participate and must do? Nobody remembers that they were small films that view all 10 shortlisted films in order to cast a ballot. worked completely on content.” Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards will be He also said, “Till the time the content doesn’t click, announced on January 13, 2020. the film won’t click, it doesn’t matter how big a star you Gully Boy chronicles the journey of a budding rapper are. You can get the Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the bylanes of Mumbai slums. Ranveer Singh numbers, but beyond that, it won’t hold. No matter how recently won the Star Screen Awards for his role in the good you’re looking or how good your body’s looking, film. nobody’s going to sit and watch your film. Even if they Apart from Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, Siddhant are ready to pay for tickets and stuff like that, no one’s Chaturvedi, Vijay Varma, and Vijay Raaz were widely going to go and sit there for two-and-a-half hours.” praised for their stellar act in the movie. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 HOLLYWOOD 13 WHAT MADE TOM HOLLAND SAY YES TO SPIES IN DISGUISE

ctor Tom Holland says he got attracted towards the animation action comedy Spies In Disguise Abecause of the endearing qualities of his role, and his will to make everyone happy and positive. Spies In Disguise is about superspy Lance Sterling (voiced by Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Holland), as they team up to save the world amid chaos, even as Rihanna's documentary Walter turns Lance into a bird. "Walter is a really happy go lucky kid. He's really sold for $25 million positive, he's really excited about using his brain for good inger Rihanna's documentary has and to make a difference in his workplace. And then he's been reportedly sold to Amazon for a really excited by the idea of a challenge and a mission Swhopping $25 million. and going into the field. But what's most endearing about Sources say Amazon paid $25 million for him is that he's trying to change The Agency's way of the untitled film's rights in a move that thinking and instead of blowing people up and killing reflects last week's $25 million Apple TV+ people he's trying to make everyone be happy and deal for an Eilish documentary directed by positive and safe. So it's quite nice," Holland said. and produced in collaboration with How's his character different from Smith's Lance? Eilish's label, Interscope Records. "One of the cool differences about our two characters Amazon declined to comment, reports is that Lance is obviously so into action and beating hollywoodreporter.com. people up and fighting and being a super spy. Whereas The untitled documentary, which Berg Walter is very much more the guy who wants to help began working on years ago, is dubbed an people and, yes, get the job done, but do it in a way with unfiltered look into Rihanna's life, no casualties and he has this one device called the Kitty providing a glimpse into the evolution of Glitter which basically explodes glitter everywhere and one of the world's most well-known pop calms people down to the point where they don't want to artists. do bad stuff anymore. With unparalleled access to the singer's "Whereas Lance just wants a grenade. So it's quite fun life and more than 1,200 hours of footage, to see the banter back and forth with Will and I where the documentary offers private insights we're arguing about using a grenade or oil slick or kitty into Rihanna's personality, sense of glitter or the inflatable hug--all these different kinds of humour, work ethic, family and love. quirky, amazing gadgets--so it's a lot of fun," he said. COLIN FIRTH AND WIFE LIVIA GIUGGIOLI SPLIT AFTER 22 YEARS

KRISTEN STEWART NOT GUTTED BY CHARLIE’S ANGELS LOW BOX OFFICE

risten Stewart is not feeling Luckily I’m not feeling gutted because I “gutted” over middling really am proud of the movie,” she told Kperformance of her latest The Playlist. Stewart also said that it has Charlie’s Angels as she is really proud of become difficult to promote a film these ritish actor Colin Firth and his further comment,” representatives of the film. The actor featured as one of the days. Italian wife on Friday the couple said in a joint statement. titular Angels in the reboot of the iconic “I think that the kind of the climate Bannounced they had split up Firth, one of Britain’s most beloved action franchise made famous by that we’re living in right now is after 22 years of marriage. Firth, 59, actors, won an Oscar and a Golden Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and polarising and it’s weird and it’s kind of known for playing stiff-upper-lipped Globe in 2011 for his lead Lucy Liu in the early 2000s. hard to promote a movie like that. And I Englishmen in films like Love performance as a stuttering King However, unlike its predecessors, the think trying to have a really Actually, Bridget Jones’s Diary and a George VI in The King’s Speech. Elizabeth Banks-directed movie could complicated, overly politicized feminist television version of Pride and The couple’s decision to split not do wonders at the box office. But conversation in a five minute TV Prejudice, married documentary film follows an unpublicized separation Stewart is not bummed out by the lack of interview about Charlie’s Angels... I’m producer Livia Giuggioli in 1997. several years ago, during which Livia financial success as she is content in the like, ‘Dude, we just wanted to have a good “Colin and Livia Firth have Firth in a 2018 statement said that she fact that they made a really good film. time’,” she said. separated. They maintain a close had a relationship with an Italian “Well, to be honest with you, I think if Also starring Naomi Scott, Ella friendship and remain united in their journalist. The couple later reunited. I had made a movie that wasn’t good and Balinska, Djimon Hounsou and Patrick love for their children. They kindly Colin and Livia Firth have two one that I wasn’t proud of and a lot of Stewart, Charlie’s Angels released in ask for privacy. There will be no sons. people saw it, I would be devastated. November this year. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 TRAVEL 15 AN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR THROUGH MP EMPIRES tuck in the middle of the mighty joie de vivre of Khajuraho’s risque Indian subcontinent, Madhya temples couldn’t be more pronounced. SPradesh was always a prime target for conquest. Every empire worth its Sanchi arrows made incursions into these dusty Rolling west across the plain towards plains, leaving an indelible mark on the the once-regal, now scarred city of region’s architecture, culture and people. Bhopal, an alternative vision of India There are stories here to rival the awaits at Sanchi, where the great romance of Rajasthan and the siren song Buddhist emperor Ashoka raised a of the Indian south, but most travellers mighty stupa as penance for the zip through the state, pausing just long suffering he wreaked on the people of enough for a tiger safari in one of the Kalinga in Odisha during his empire- state’s famous national marks but building rampage. The historical missing its myriad human marvels. Buddha lived and died on the plains between Nepal and northern India, but it Gwalior was Ashoka who did the heavy lifting to The empires to rise and fall on the spread Buddhism to every corner of the plains of Madhya Pradesh left an subcontinent. unusually rich imprint on the cities they In contrast to the militaristic bombast left behind, creating a stone-hewn map of of Gwalior, and the erotic abandon of their ideas and identity. In the ancient Khajuraho, Sanchi was built from a city of Gwalior, a short hop across the position of introspection. Haunted by state border from Agra, that identity was his legacy, the repentant Ashoka raised all about grandeur and power. The Hindu one of the first Buddhist stupas in India, kings of the powerful Tomar dynasty adorning the gateways surrounding the raised mighty Gwalior fort to project stone-faced dome with panels telling the their status, but they soon attracted the life story of the Buddha and his own attention of the sultans of Delhi, who righteous reinvention as a Buddhist stormed into town and remodelled the convert. The carvings of back-to-back fort in their image in 1517. lions supporting the southern gateway Wandering around Gwalior fort, the became the state emblem of India at Islamic influence is obvious from the Independence in 1947. brilliant turquoise tiles set into its This wasn’t just an architectural crumbling sandstone walls and the fort’s statement of Ashoka’s commitment to minaret-like towers, caped by elegant living a better life. If you wander domes. Gazing out from the bastions over through the gardens around the great the dry and dusty city, it’s easy to stupa, you’ll find the remains of temples, imagine how the sultans, and later the monasteries, assembly halls and shrines, Mughals, must have felt invincible in recalling Sanchi’s status as a great their hilltop citadel, only to be rudely centre for spiritual learning. Sanchi’s awakened when the Marathas seized end, however, was no more dignified Gwalior in 1754 and restored the fort’s than that of Madhya’s Hindu and Hindu magnificence. Muslim empires; resurgent Hinduism The last owners of Gwalior fort were eclipsed Buddhism and the site was left the fabulously wealthy Scindia family, to ruin in the 12th century. Reports from who still reside in the gleaming, bone- just a few decades later described a white Jai Vilas palace just south of the handful of devotees clinging on amidst walls. Living up to every expectation of the fallen columns and collapsed Indian maharajas, the Scindias filled masonry. their lavish home with stuffed tigers, flattering family portraits and Rich ruins in Mandu chandeliers so heavy that elephants had India is awash with ruined cities that to be dangled from the ceiling to prove it expose the vain glory of empire. could take the weight. Karnataka has Hampi, where Hindu Vijayanagar fell to the Deccan sultanates Khajuraho in 1565, and Uttar Pradesh has Fatehpur Just down the road or rail tracks in Sikri, the once-grand capital abandoned Khajuraho, it was Hindu culture that by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1585. flexed its creative muscles, creating Not to be outdone, Madhya Pradesh some of the most extravagant and serves up its own achingly atmospheric provocative temples ever seen in India. lost city at Mandu, perched atop a green- While the Muslim rulers of Gwalior capped plateau rising between rocky were obsessed with power, at Khajuraho, ravines. the focus was on communing with the Founded by the Afghan governor divine. Dilawar Khan on the site of a The temples of the Western Group, vanquished Hindu fortress, Mandu rose clustered together in a dry park just west as an independent kingdom in the early of the main market, resemble a 3D 15th century, and its rulers filled the representation of the Kama Sutra – plateau with palaces, mosques and which as a Hindu philosophical text, was mausoleums of striking grace and almost certainly an influence on its sensitivity. Predictably for those sculptors and architects. Temples such there, carved in intricate detail in goals of life in Hindu philosophy, along tumultuous times, Mandu was the as the graceful Lakshmana Mandir are glowing yellow sandstone. with dharma (virtuous living), artha setting for a centuries-long game of king- covered with exquisite carvings of This isn’t just stone pornography. The (the search for prosperity) and the of-the-castle between rival Afghan, sensuous dancing girls, and cavorting carvings at Khajuraho are physical pursuit of moksha (liberation from Mughal, Gujarati and Maratha armies, couples in positions of surprising representations of the concept of kama – ignorance and the cycle of rebirths). before finally being abandoned to the variety and physical dexterity. Orgies, the celebration of love, desire and Compared to the stern outlook of monsoon rains in the 1730s. three-ways, oral sex, bestiality – it’s all pleasure of the senses – one of the four Madhya’s Muslim rulers, the unabashed THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 WOMEN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 REMOVE NAIL POLISH PREVENT WINTER WITHOUT A REMOVER THE TOOTHPASTE METHOD: Believe it or not, you can quite literally brush your nails clean with toothpaste. This method of removing nail polish DRYNESS WITH NATURAL without remover is not only simple and safe, but will leave your nails with a little extra shine—not to mention smelling minty fresh. Just soak your nails in warm water for a little while, a few minutes should do, just to soften them up a bit, which makes HOME REMEDIES scrubbing the polish off much easier. Then, take a ere’s a few basic and toothbrush (preferably not the one you use to brush accessible home remedies to your teeth though), squeeze on a line of toothpaste, Hovercome dryness, along with and brush your nails just like you would your teeth. some healthy habits to keep them If you're a vigorous tooth brusher, of course, you away. should take it easy,but you do want to make sure you get the toothpaste nice and foamy as you scrub. Avoid chemical moisturisers Then, just wash your hands thoroughly with soap Use natural moisturisers like: and warm water to get any sticky toothpaste feeling Butter, olive oil, coconut oil, milk, off of them, and admire your clean, freshly brushed honey and yoghurt rather than the nails. same old chemical moisturisers. HAIR SPRAY METHOD: Acetone is generally the Where milk and butter exfoliate and most effective nail polish remover, which is why it's softens our skin, yoghurt acts as an the primary, if not sole, ingredient in most excellent hydrating agent and removers. However, if you understand how this prevents itchiness and dryness. process works, you'll see that many household items Honey is considered an excellent can actually work for removing nail polish without moisturisers loaded with anti- remover. The short version is, any household oxidants which makes our skin soft products with sufficient alcohol content will and smooth. function as a solvent for the nail polish, dissolving Revamp your makeup Eating healthy oils also internally the nail color and ingredients in the polish itself, Whip winter toning rejuvenates your skin and makes it which makes it easy to simply wipe off. If you're Ditch all those cosmetics that lead Add tinted lip balms and hydrating healthy. In winters, our body needs lacking a bottle of remover, check the ingredients on to dryness and discover handmade foundation to your cosmetic bag. Opt double the amount of water we your hair spray bottles. Most of them will contain toning and scrubs. Mash banana for cream based blush and hydrating intake normally. To keep ourselves alcohol, and as a result, should be able to dissolve with two tbsp of honey and two tbsp mist to lock your skin’s softness. hydrated both internally and the polish quite easily. of oats. Let the pack dry. Scrub it off Also, avoid using mousse foundation, externally we should drink lots and ALCOHOL METHOD: Is there anything rubbing in a circular motion. Mix two tbsp of powder or pancakes in winter. lots of water. alcohol can't do? Well, in terms of cleaning, not sugar with 4-5 drops of olive oil in it. much. That's because it's a concentrated alcohol; and Use it to exfoliate and nourish your Eat oil, drink water Healthy showers therefore, able to work as a solvent—exactly what skin. Mix two tbsp of cocoa powder In winters, our body loses moisture Bath in winters has to be very you want to look for when removing nail polish with two tbsp of sugar. Add some often. Even a touch of cold air can careful and planned in order to avoid without remover. Although acetone and acetate are drops of lemon and almond oil to it. make your skin go dry. Oils are a dryness. First and foremost, the most effective solvents, rubbing alcohol—and Mix it well and apply this pack all good moisturising element in winter. minimise your bath time to avoid other alcohol based products—will suffice with just over your face and hands. Keep on Olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, skin exposure to air and water. a little extra work. To make things easier, always scrubbing until the mixture dries. avocado oil are some of the useful Massage your face and body with soak your nails in warm water for at least a couple of Now wash it off with cold water. This products that ensure your skins olive, coconut oil or even milk. This minutes first, then use a cotton ball or cotton pad will work as a good scrub in winter. softness and smoothness in winter. will moisturise and soften your skin. and rubbing alcohol to scrub off the polish. Healthy drinks for FOOD CORNER glowing skin and hair

ALOE SHOT: If crave glowing skin, just one shot of this superfood infused drink can give your day a fabulous start! The super-hydrating aloe vera is a well-known skin saviour. When applied topically, this succulent can help heal as well as moisturise your skin. But few know it works even better from the inside. Its phytonutrients are great for a body and skin cleanse while the amino acids help repair them. ALMOND TEA: This tea brew finds its origins in Kashmir, where it is called Kahwa. The traditional Kashmiri Kahwa, however, has many more spices and a combination of nuts, meant to provide warmth to the body in the extremely cold Kashmiri climate, making it a little unsuitable for warmer climes and temperature-controlled spaces. So we adapted this Indian classic to make it more suitable for every weather, while keeping all its goodness intact. into rings ½ TURMERIC TEA: This golden combination of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon HERBED YOGHURT Cherry tomatoes halved 5 and lemon is literally wellness in a glass. From a sore throat to cracked heels Cooking oil (Sunflower, Olive) ½ tbsp to damaged skin, turmeric can fix just about anything. The same holds true for SALAD SANDWICH ginger, which has as many as 40 different kinds of antioxidants, each with a Method different skin benefit, from preventing acne to smoothening out blemishes to Ingredients Spoon yoghurt into a medium bowl and easing out fine lines. Ginger also helps manage glucose levels, which is Low-fat yoghurt 1 cup stir in garlic, parsley, chive, oregano, fantastic for those with glycation-related pigmentation—too much sugar can Parsley, minced 1 tbsp white pepper and salt. Mix until well show up as dark, scaly skin around the neck. Garlic, minced 1 tbsp blended. POMEGRANATE MOCKTAIL: According to studies, the juice of one Chive, minced 1 tbsp After that, mix the salads, carrot and pomegranate can meet up to 40% of your daily requirement of vitamin C, the Dried oregano 2 pinches onion. holy grail of antioxidants and skin food. Important in maintaining skin White pepper powder 1/8 tsp Take a slice of bread and spread the elasticity and a clear complexion, vitamin C also helps stave off fine lines Salt to taste yoghurt mixture on it. Add some and wrinkles, and boosts your immunity, which helps your skin fend off Mixed salad green (lettuce, cucumber halved cherry tomatoes, and cover environmental damage from dust, pollution and sun. It is also a rich source etc.) 2 ½ cup with another slice of bread on top. of vitamins E and K, folate and potassium, which help keep your skin’s Whole wheat bread Heat oil in a nonstick pan and toast the moisture intact and protect your hair follicles against breakage and split Carrot, cut into microcubes 1 cup sandwich. (Cook it on both sides on a ends. Small red onion, sliced and separated medium flame for 2 - 3 minutes.) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 HEALTH 17 EGG INTAKE DOESN’T UP HEART DISEASE, STROKE RISKS, SAY RESEARCHERS eart-healthy diets are naturally low in dietary Hcholesterol and can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, say researchers, adding eating one egg a day is not associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Too much cholesterol in blood MYSTERIOUS CIRCULAR DNA contributes to formation of thick, hard deposits in arteries, a process LINKED TO PEDIATRIC that underlies most heart diseases and strokes. CANCER: STUDY Reducing dietary cholesterol by focusing on overall heart-healthy ysterious rings of DNA—known as diets that replace saturated fats extrachromosomal circular DNA—may with polyunsaturated fats remains Mcontribute to cancer development in children, good advice for keeping artery- according to a study which may lead to better clogging LDL (low-density diagnosis methods for pediatric cancer. lipoprotein) levels healthy, Chromosomes are threadlike structures of DNA and according to the scientific advisory protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, and from the American Heart carry genetic information in the form of genes. Association. According to the study, published shrimp) daily as part of a heart- The current study, published in the journal Nature “Saturated fats—mostly found in in the journal Circulation, there is healthy diet for healthy individuals. Genetics, probed into enigmatic rings of DNA that is animal products such as meat and a dose-dependent relation between “Consideration of the not present in the chromosomes. full fat dairy, as well as tropical dietary cholesterol and higher relationship between dietary While cancer is associated with the gradual oils—should be replaced with levels of artery-clogging LDL when cholesterol and CVD risk can’t accumulation of defects in the genetic material polyunsaturated fats like corn, the range of dietary cholesterol ignore two aspects of diet. First, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) over time, and is canola or soybean oils,” said Jo tested was beyond that normally most foods contributing cholesterol considered an age-related disease, the researchers, Ann S. Carson from UT eaten. to the US diet are usually high in including those from the Charite–Universitatsmedizin Southwestern Medical Center in This relationship persists after saturated fat, which is strongly Berlin in Germany, sought to know why children the US. adjustment for dietary fat type. As linked to an increased risk of too develop the malignant disease. “Foods high in added sugars and per the advisory, in general, egg much LDL,” Carson said. According to the researchers, a range of external sodium (salt) should be limited,” intake was not significantly “Second, we know from an factors such as tobacco smoke and radiation, may Carson said. associated with the risk of enormous body of scientific studies cause damage to the DNA within cells. The meta-analysis included in the cardiovascular disease in the that heart-healthy dietary patterns, Accumulation of these damages over many years, advisory included randomised, studies that were examined. such as Mediterranean and DASH they said, may lead to cells losing control over their controlled, dietary intervention According to researchers, it’s (Dietary Approaches to Stop replication and growth, resulting in cancer. trials designed to prove cause and reasonable to eat one whole egg (or Hypertension) diets are inherently However, the current study noted that effect. its equivalent such as 3 ounces of low in cholesterol,” Carson said. extrachromosomal DNA can disrupt the genetic information, contributing to cancer development. While scientists have known about these circular DNA for years, the current study noted that relatively EXERCISING BEFORE BREAKFAST very little has been understood about their functions due to the lack of sufficient technology to analyse them. As part of the study, the researchers applied BURNS MORE FAT advanced techniques to analyse the chemical structure and sequence of these mysterious DNA hould you eat before or after exercise in the molecules using leading bioinformatics algorithms. morning? The debate has raged for years. In the process, they have obtained the first-ever S detailed mapping of circular DNA in neuroblastoma— The eat-first camp says food before exercise boosts a deadly childhood tumour. blood sugars, giving the body fuel to increase the Analysing neuroblastoma tissue samples from a intensity and length of a workout. It also keeps you total of 93 children, the researchers revealed that the from being fatigued or dizzy. prevalence and diversity of circular DNA is far The eat-after camp says you burn more fat if you fast greater than previously anticipated. before exercise. According to the study,each tissue sample contained A small UK study published Friday supports the on average 5,000 circular DNA copies. latter point of view: In 30 obese or overweight men, those who exercised before breakfast burned twice the fat as men who ate breakfast before they worked out. PAGE SPONSORED BY That's because exercising with no fuel forces the body to turn to stored carbs, and when those are DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND quickly gone, to fat cells. Unfortunately the eat-after group didn't lose more DR. SATISH ANAND weight than the eat-before group during the six weeks Former Chairman, Board of of the study, but it did have "profound and positive" Trustees, AAPI National effects on the health of the group that fasted, gained a similar amount of fitness," said exercise E-Mail: researchers said. physiologist Javier Gonzalez, an associate professor in [email protected] Skipping the meal before exercise made the men's the department for health at the University of Bath, in muscles more responsive to insulin, which controls a statement. high blood sugars, thus reducing the risk for diabetes "The only difference was the timing of the food GITANJLI ANAND and heart disease. intake," Gonzalez added. Former President, India "The group who exercised before breakfast A 2017 study from the University of Bath, also co- Association of Long Island increased their ability to respond to insulin, which is authored by Gonzalez, looked at 10 men and found the (IALI) all the more remarkable given that both exercise same results -- because of lower blood sugar levels E-mail: groups lost a similar amount of weight and both after fasting, the men burned more fat. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 GOOGLE EARTH SATELLITE IMAGES COVER 98% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION oogle Maps have captured more than 10 million miles of GStreet View imagery—a distance that could circle the globe over 400 times. The company announced on Friday that Google Earth now lets people browse more than 36 million square miles of high definition INDIAN SCIENTISTS SEE satellite images from various providers—covering more than 98 per cent of the entire population— NEW TYPE OF MAGNETIC to see the world from above. The idea of Street View started as EXPLOSION ON SUN a side project more than 12 years sing images from NASA's Solar Dynamics ago as part of a goal to map the Observatory, a team of scientists including entire world. Uthose from the Indian Institute of Technology The company collects street (BHU), Varanasi and the Indian Institute of imagery via a fleet of Street View Astrophysics in Bengaluru has observed a magnetic cars, each equipped with nine explosion the likes of which has never been seen cameras that capture high- before. definition imagery from every The observation, which confirms a decade-old vantage point possible. isn't possible. Tonga, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe. theory, may help scientists understand a key mystery "These cameras are athermal, These trekkers are carried by Once Google collects photos, it about the Sun's atmosphere, better predict space meaning that they are designed to boats, sheep, camels, and even scout uses a technique called weather, and may also lead to breakthroughs in the handle extreme temperatures troops to gather high quality photos photogrammetry to align and stitch controlled fusion and lab plasma experiments, without changing focus so they can from multiple angles, often in some together a single set of images. according to the study published in the Astrophysical function in a range of of the hardest-to-map places around "These images show us critically Journal. environments," Escobar added. the world. important details about an area- "This was the first observation of an external driver Each Street View car includes its In 2019 alone, Street View images things like roads, lane markings, of magnetic reconnection," said Abhishek Srivastava, own photo processing center and from the Google Maps community buildings and rivers, along with the solar scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology lidar sensors that use laser beams to have helped the company assign precise distance between each of (BHU). accurately measure distance. addresses to nearly seven million these objects. All of this "This could be very useful for understanding other There's also the Street View buildings in previously under- information is gathered without systems. For example, Earth's and planetary trekker, a backpack that collects mapped places like Armenia, ever needing to set foot in the magnetospheres, other magnetised plasma sources, imagery from places where driving Bermuda, Lebanon, Myanmar, location itself," said Google. including experiments at laboratory scales where plasma is highly diffusive and very hard to control," Srivastava added. FACEBOOK LAUNCHES NEW PILOT GOOGLE GIFTS BUDDY PASS PROGRAMME TO HELP FACT CHECKERS TO STADIA FOUNDER’S n a bid to address fake content faster, Facebook has announced EDITION OWNERS Ia new pilot programme to allow fact-checkers quickly see whether a oogle’s game streaming platform Stadia has representative group of Facebook been live for more than a month and now, users found a claim to be GStadia Founder’s Edition users are going to corroborated or contradicted. receive a holiday surprise, with an extra Buddy Pass The programme will have that can be gifted to a friend or family member so they community reviewers work as can test out Stadia for themselves. researchers to find information that The Buddy Pass gives a friend three months’ free can contradict the most obvious use of the Stadia Pro service. online hoaxes or corroborate other “In the spirit of the holidays, we have an early claims. surprise gift for Stadia Founders: an extra Buddy Facebook said it is partnering Pass. Give it to a friend, a family member... anybody with YouGov, a global public you know who loves games,” the company tweeted on opinion and data company, for the Tuesday. pilot project. This is the second Buddy Pass that Google is giving “These community reviewers are them for the holidays and as a part of its marketing not Facebook employees but instead campaign to promote Stadia. will be hired as contractors through As per report, the Buddy Pass needs to be activated one of our partners,” the company within three months of being gifted, once it expires, said in a statement on Tuesday. the user will be charged $9.99/month for Stadia Pro “They are not making final unless the subscription is cancelled. decisions themselves. Instead, their information as they review and rate signals. Recently, Google Store listing has revealed that the findings will be shared with the the post. These include comments on the Stadia controller will get wireless support for laptops, third-party fact-checkers as The pilot project is currently live post that express disbelief, and desktops, phones and tablets in 2020, but did not additional context as they do their in the US. whether a post is being shared by a announce an exact launch date for the same. own official review,” it added. Facebook said it is working with Page that has spread Wireless functionality for the Stadia controller is a For example, if there is a post experts and partners across many misinformation in the past. big deal as it uses built-in Wi-Fi to directly connect to claiming that a celebrity has died fields to understand how it can “If there is an indication that a Stadia servers when users are playing games, and community reviewers don’t better support fact-checking post may be misinformation, it will meaning it will be able to reduce input lag. find any other sources reporting partners in their effort to review be sent to a diverse group of Google Stadia is currently available in 14 countries that news, “or see a report that the content faster. community reviewers,” said around the world, including the US, UK, Belgium, same celebrity is performing later According to the social Facebook. Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, that day”, they can flag that the networking giant, its machine These community reviewers will Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and claim isn’t corroborated. learning model identifies potential be asked to identify the main claim Sweden. Fact-checkers will then see this misinformation using a variety of in the post. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE 19 FIAT CHRYSLER, PEUGEOT SIGN DEAL FOR 50-50 MERGER MILAN (TIP): Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot are joining forces to create the world's fourth-largest carmaker by volume, signing a 50-50 merger deal that will unite some of the most recognizable automobile brands under one company,from Dodge and Jeep to Maserati, Citroen and Opel. The combined company will INDIA MUST LOWER TARIFFS generate revenue of nearly 170 billion ($189 billion) annually,which ON US PRODUCTS, SAYS is projected to be the third-most of any automaker. The merger will allow the two companies, which WHITE HOUSE ADVISOR currently hover around the edge of WASHINGTON (TIP): The United States is the world's top 10 car companies, to “engaged” with India on trade issues but wants India leapfrog over Honda, GM and Ford to lower its tariffs, White House trade and economic in terms of revenue, placing it adviser Peter Navarro said. behind only Volkswagen, Renault- “We’re engaged with India,” Navarro told Fox Nissan-Mitsubishi and Toyota. Business Network in an interview. In the all-stock transaction, “We’ve got to get India ... to lower their tariffs and shareholders of the two companies make nice with their trade,” he added. will receive stock in the combined The two countries have been locked in trade firm. As for what the new entity will disputes for months, slapping higher tariffs on each be called, a spokesperson for Fiat other’s products, including steel. Chrysler says it is "too early in the provide our customers with world- standing in Europe, the merged India’s trade minister in October said the broad process to discuss the combined class products, technology and firm expects to collect 46% of its outlines of a deal had been worked out, but Navarro on company name." services." revenues in Europe and 43% in Wednesday gave no details about where talks or any In a joint press release, the "This is a merger between two North America. US-India trade agreement stood. carmakers say they won't be healthy companies," Tavares says, The new company will be based in shutting down any auto plants noting the profitability both the Netherlands — but because of India Inc draws govt attention because of the merger. They expect Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler have the wide scope of the merger, the to sell 8.7 million vehicles annually. reached after enduring a recession. transaction isn't expected to be on ease of doing business Peugeot's Groupe PSA CEO The challenge now is to make the finalized until at least a year from Carlos Tavares will be the new combined entity more competitive, now, as the deal will need approval NEW DELHI (TIP): Industry leaders, including company's CEO, while Fiat he adds. from shareholders and multiple Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, CII Chrysler's FCA Chairman John The two companies aim to reduce government agencies. president Vikram Kirloskar and Assocham president Elkann will become its chairman. costs by sharing vehicle platforms, Fiat Chrysler currently has its Balkrishna Goenka, on Thursday asked the "Our merger is a huge engines and other technologies corporate headquarters in government to take measures to augment ease of doing opportunity to take a stronger across their lines. Their combined Amsterdam, while Groupe PSA is business to “create more freedom for the industry to position in the auto industry," balance sheet will also reflect their based outside of Paris. Their new perform”. Tavares says, "as we seek to master geographic diversity: Because of parent company will be listed on In a pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister the transition to a world of clean, Fiat Chrysler's strong standing in stock exchanges in Paris, Milan and Nirmala Sitharaman, the corporate leaders safe and sustainable mobility and to the Americas and Groupe PSA's New York City. highlighted several issues, including certain income tax matters which were coming in the way of mergers and acquisitions or slowing them down and roles that RBI to buy and sell need to be played by state businesses to prosper at the Former top BOJ economist ground level. “I have come here today to discuss only bonds worth Rs 10,000 one thing — make doing business easy in the country. That was what my thrust was,” Bharti Airtel chairman warns about Japan’s recession Sunil Bharti Mittal told reporters after the meeting. cr via open market TOKYO (TIP): Japan’s economy talks take some pressure off the MUMBAI (TIP): The Reserve Bank may already be in mild recession central bank to tap its depleted Tata Motors unveils Nexon of India (RBI) will simultaneously buy and will rebound only modestly policy tool-kit. and sell government bonds worth Rs next year, forcing the central bank Japan’s economy grew by an EV with over 300-km range 10,000 crore each on December 23, to maintain its huge stimulus annualised 1.8% in the third through Open Market Operations despite the rising costs, former quarter, marking the fourth MUMBAI (TIP): Tata Motors on Dec 19 unveiled its (OMOs), signalling its intent to lower Bank of Japan executive Hideo straight quarter of expansion, first electric SUV Nexon EV that will be commercially yields on long-term bonds. Hayakawa has said. GDP data showed. But the strong launched within weeks. On a review of the current liquidity Given its dwindling GDP figure contradicts other data The SUV,built on its most popular SUV Nexon, is the and market situation and an ammunition, the BOJ is likely to painting a weaker picture of the first electric vehicle (EV) powered by Ziptron assessment of the evolving financial hold off on expanding stimulus economy,such as slumping exports technology and offers “a range not less than 300 km conditions, the RBI has decided to buy unless an external or market shock and output blamed on slow global per charge” and can accelerate to 100 kmph in just 9.9 government bonds maturing in 2029 deals a more severe blow to the demand, said Hayakawa, now a seconds.Bookings for the car will start from Friday, and sell four securities aggregating Rs economy, said Hayakawa, who senior economist at private think the company said, without revealing the price or 10,000 crore which will mature in 2020. retains close contact with tank Fujitsu Research Institute. delivery date. On pricing, the company said it will be Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at incumbent central bank While Japan’s economy is around 20% more than the AMT version of Nexon and CARE Ratings, said through such policymakers. expected to rebound next year, any thus will come between Rs 15-17 lakh and will be operations the RBI is trying to Prolonged economic stagnation, pick-up will be modest as lingering ‘launched within weeks’. smoothen the yield curve and however, will also prevent the overseas uncertainties and slow signalling correction in yield at the central bank from normalising wage growth weigh on exports and long end (especially 10-year bonds). crisis-mode policies any time soon, consumption, he said. The concept is similar to Operation he said. “With inflation very Capital expenditure is also Twist used by the Federal Reserve in distant from the BOJ’s 2% target, unlikely to strengthen much as 2011-2012. It had swapped short-term the BOJ won’t be able to dial back many firms already spent years treasury securities for longer-term stimulus any time soon,” ramping up spending, he added. government debt, which reduced the Hayakawa said. “The best it can “It’s quite clear Japan is already gap between two- and 10-year yields. probably do is to ‘stealth’ in mild recession,” said Hayakawa, ICICI Bank in a market round-up normalise,” or to continue quietly a former top BOJ economist. “The report said government bonds ended tapering asset purchases, he told economy will rebound sometime in lower on Thursday as market Reuters. The BOJ is set to keep the first half of next year, but in participants booked profits after a policy steady on Thursday,as signs such a small way that very few in sharp rise in prices over past two days. of progress in U.S.-China trade the public would feel it.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 contd from page 1 officials present at Barakhamba informed the public Justice Seth wrote that Musharraf should be hanged Trump Impeached, Faces Senate.. that a protest had begun at Jantar Mantar. The even if he dies before his execution. protesters then began moving towards Jantar Mantar "We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive over Trump's conduct with his Ukrainian at around 12.50 p.m. where hundreds had already their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to counterpart, lawmakers voted almost entirely along gathered and the crowd was increasing by the minute. ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if party lines to impeach the 73-year-old Trump, who Anti-CAA protests: Students from various found dead, his corpse be dragged to the D-Chowk, appeared defiant. The first article of impeachment, universities took part in the protest in addition to Islamabad, Pakistan and be hanged for 3 days," he abuse of power, was on party lines with 230 to 197 votes. professors, lawyers, political parties, members of civil wrote. The second article of impeachment, obstruction to society and locals alike. There was heavy sloganeering The verdict was split by 2-1 as Justice Shahid Karim Congress, was passed by 229-198 votes. demanding the resignation of Prime Minister of the Lahore High Court supported the death sentence Trump now joins a small club of presidents who have Narendra Modi in addition to Union Home Minister while Justice Nazar Akbar of the Sindh High Court been impeached by the House for "high crimes and Amit Shah. disagreed and wrote a dissenting note. misdemeanors" cited in the Constitution: Andrew The movement of traffic from Gurgaon to Delhi and Musharraf, who has been undergoing medical Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998. Richard Nixon Noida to Delhi was among the worst affected as police treatment in Dubai, was sentenced to death in absentia quit in 1974 before impeachment proceedings against has barricaded the roads to detect movement of Tuesday , December 17 on charges of high treason him could reach the House floor. protesters. Ritu Raj, a DLF Phase-3 resident, went to stemming from his decision to suspend the constitution Trump said the Democrats were trying to impeach drop his relative at the Indira Gandhi International and detain judges in 2007. His lawyers have said they him from day one. "While we're creating jobs and Airport. She left at 8 a.m. from U Block and remained will appeal the verdict. fighting for Michigan, the radical left in Congress is caught in a jam till 9.15 a.m. The relative's flight to Meanwhile, Pakistan government has indicated that consumed with envy and hatred and rage, you see Chennai at 9.30 a.m. was missed. it will appeal the verdict. Pakistan military has made it what's going on," Trump said at a campaign rally in The jam extended from Rajokri flyover to IFFCO known that it supports Musharraf and said he ca never Battle Creek, Michigan. Chowk, which is around 5 km from the point of be a traitor. (With inputs from PTI) The White House described impeachment as one of barricading by the Delhi Police on the Delhi-Gurugram "most shameful" political episodes in the history of the border. It then spread a further 5 km till the Signature Rajnath Singh Applauds... US. All four Democratic Indian-American members of Towers on the Gurugram side due to restriction on "Had a wonderful interaction with the dynamic the House of Representatives voted for impeachment. entry to Delhi. Indian community in New York. During my interaction The impeachment now moves to Republican-controlled Detained, released: Commuters took to Facebook and I appreciated the contribution of the Indian American Senate where Supreme Court Chief Justice would Twitter to share their experiences and caution fellow Community and also lauded their role in the super preside over the trial. (With inputs from PTI) drivers headed towards Delhi. By the end of the day, success of 'Howdy Modi' event earlier this year in over 250 people who had been held from protest venues Houston", Rajnath Singh wrote on social media. Delhi gridlocked over anti-CAA... across the city and detained at the Surajmal Stadium in He also dealt with several contemporary issues in his Amendment Act (CAA) here on Thursday , December Nangloi and the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Bawana were address including the abrogation of Article 370, CAB 19 triggered serpentine jams on arterial roads. allowed to leave. and the importance of friendly relations with Metro trains ran packed, Internet services were Those allowed to walk out of preventive custody neighbors. Hon'ble Minister also held a Q&A session suspended at multiple locations across Delhi, and included Sandeep Dikshit, D. Raja, Sitaram Yechury, and answered questions at length from audience offices and shops were shut in central Delhi as police Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav. No arrests, the including on India-US relations and the Indian personnel cracked down on protesters. At Red Fort, police said, had been made. At Rajghat, however, economy. hundreds of protesters were detained, including hundreds of Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan In response to a question on the Sikh community, student leader Umar Khalid and Swaraj India's and Afghanistan were allowed by the Delhi Police to Singh said India will never be able to forget the Yogendra Yadav. Buses filled with protesters were sent carry out a demonstration in support of the CAA. contributions of the Sikh community."No one has given away to different locations in the capital. Police deployed drones in sensitive areas of east the kind of sacrifices that the Sikh community has Scores of police officials on law and order duty made Delhi to keep a watch on the area as part of made to protect the culture of India." sure they did not let anyone come at the protest site in precautionary measures. Internet services remained front of the Red Fort without asking them about the suspended in certain areas of central, south and outer Doctors warning North Texans to... purpose of the visit. The markets remained opened Delhi between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Following protests "It's earlier than we've seen in probably 10 years," said near the Red Fort but commuters faced problems as across the city, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Dr. Philip Huang, who is Dallas County's health they had to walk about a kilometer two because the road (DMRC) shut as many as 19 stations across the network. director. was blocked by police. Commuters stranded:Metro stations, including the Dr. Huang said that while the cases are on the rise 'War zone': The police only allowed those who claimed Central Secretariat, Jamia Milia Islamia, Munirka, Lal earlier, it's too early to tell how close we are to reaching to be crossing the area to do so; protesters who reached Quila, Chandni Chowk, ITO, Mandi House, Udyog the flu season peak. "Usually we see flu A first, and then the site were detained within minutes. "You can create Bhawan, Patel Chowk and Vishwavidyala among flu B, but this time, we're seeing the B type earlier, so we a war zone and we can't even scream?" a protester yelled others, were closed for commuters. Rajiv Chowk, which don't know exactly what's going to happen," he as she was whisked away from Red Fort. "If your is one of the busiest stations on the Delhi Metro explained. Wednesday, the county announced its third children get admission in Delhi University they will network, was closed for nearly two hours. flu-related death of the 2019-2020 season. The patient also have to bear batons on their chest like us," she Several commuters stranded at the Central was a 79-year-old from Irving. Earlier this month, added. Secretariat and Rajiv Chowk metro stations complained Tarrant County reported its first pediatric death since Several protesters expressed discontentment over the about the inconvenience to the public by the closing of 2015. It was a child with underlying health issues. authorities' attempts to disrupt the protests. While metro stations. While some denounced the move as The flu is quickly spreading before millions of some took to presenting police personnel with roses, "draconian", others said that the government was Americans get ready to travel for Christmas and New others chose to express their discontentment through within its rights to impose restrictions to maintain Year. Children's Health is pushing its virtual visit app, placards. 'Shut Down Fascism Not The Internet' read security. (Source: The Hindu) which lets patients see a provider via video conference, one placard; another bore the Bharatiya Janata Party's and also allows them to get a prescription anywhere. symbol, a saffron lotus, adjacent a Swastika with the Drag Musharraf's body to... Doctors also said it's key to take simple steps to avoid caption 'Orange is the New Black'. The 167-page detailed judgment was authored by infection. Slogans such as 'Jo Hitler Ki Chaal Chalega Woh Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad "Wash your hands, it's so important, to rub your eyes Hitler ki Maut Marega' were chanted by protesting Seth, who headed the three-member court that and nose and mouth, cough and sneeze into your arms students at Jantar Mantar. At around 12 p.m., a large sentenced Musharraf to death on Tuesday for or a Kleenex, and if you're sick, stay home," Dr. Huang chunk of protestors, some of whom who had escaped subverting the Constitution. said. detention at Mandi House, gathered at the Barakhamba "As a necessary corollary to what has been observed So far, the CDC reports 1,300 Americans have died as Metro Station Gates 1 and 6. we find the accused guilty as per charge. The convict be a result of flu-related illnesses this year. 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It might be surprising to say that Ganesha has played a great role in unifying the religious sentiments of Hindus in India during the British rule and also symbolized the national aspiration in the critical time of Indian history. During Hindu festivals today where Ganesha is worshipped, Hindus across the world gather and participate in the public festival. Ganesha in some way also symbolizes intelligence in the body. According to Hindu dharma, he represents Mahat, the highest form of Prakriti in the process of creation. In the modern parlance, intelligence represents the higher mind and is crucial for reasoning and discernment. "Ganapati is the lord of universal intelligence (mahattattva)," says Bhagavata Tattva. Sanatana Dharma has it that intelligence is the first and highest form of finite realities in nature. However, nite realities are perishable compared to the innite, indestructible realities. Next to Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is also considered to be first among to gods who embody intelligence. Intelligence, as per the Hindu dharma, is the reflection of the self or the Isvara in the body. The self-represents Shiva and the body represent nature or Parvati. Only when both of them are present, intelligence can exist. Otherwise, it disappears when the selfdeparts from nature. Intelligence can manifest in creation only when Purusha and Prakriti are together. Just as Ganesha, that is the true child. So, what does intelligence do? It has the capacity to distinguish gods and humans from animals. Intelligence provides the discerning power and the ability to sun can be reflected on water, the as the true and only creation of Parvati. awareness. These are the operations participate in God's creation. In case, it intelligence of living being can be The conict between Shiva and Ganesha that personify the gods in heavens. The gets clouded by earthly desires, reflected in the body. Hence, during the birth is also a symbol and supporting power is the breath and soul attachments, ignorance, then one intelligence is reliant on soul and body. reection of Shiva (the light of the (Shiva and the resting place is the body becomes deluded to the cycle of births Intelligence is where nature manifests chidakasam) in the eld of creation (nature). The action can only be, and deaths. One can attain siddhi - the the power of the mind (chit-shakti) and (materiality of the earth). This goes on however, controlled by intelligence. At perfection - through yoga and self- the power of will (Atma-shakti). to prove that intelligence arises in the the highest level, Ganesha signies transformation where the intelligence is Intelligence separates humans from field of Prakriti only. human intelligence, and as a son of puried and perfected. animals, and it is because of Since Ganesha is the son of both Parvati, Ganesha represents all tattvas In the scriptures, Ganesha is intelligence that a human awakens Shiva and Parvati, he represents both or realities. Anyone can worship him if considered to be the one who can clear from the animal body and transforms to the eternal realities. He is the lord of an they want to solve the problem, achieve obstacles, and it is because he human, later into a god. internal organ (Antahkarana) that goals, success and find happiness and personifies intelligence that is key in Ganesha also plays an important role operates our perception, cognition, and peace. problem-solving skills to overcome in spiritual transformation and moksha problems and difculties. Without it, a (liberation). In the material world, we PAGE SPONSORED BY person remains stuck in the unending require this role to achieve the aims of cycle and cannot achieve liberation. dharma (duty), Artha (wealth) and ARISH K. SAHANI Should you seek success, peace, and kama (enjoyment) by performing happiness, Ganesha can grant us those actions with intelligence. In the higher Serving Since 1972 wishes. Ganesha is also associated with life of spirituality, we need it to free Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs other deities - Buddhi and Siddhi. ourselves from ego, attachment, Buddhi refers to pure intelligence that delusion so that we can achieve Arish K Sahani (Father) can guide us in darkness, and assist us liberation. to discern things and dualities. Siddhi Ganapati is the doorkeeper in the Shiv Sahani (Son) is perfection, success, and attainment of chamber of Prakriti, whereby the soul yoga and supernatural powers. Siddhi (Shiva) cannot communicate with Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) can only be achieved with Buddhi. This Parvati (body). The soul can is why Ganesha is associated with communicate only through 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 them. Since Ganesha is the son of intelligence, and the connecting link is [email protected] Shiva, Ganesha has the traits of the child Ganesha. Ganapati is the manifested Brahman. The intelligence creation of Parvati, which she had “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” of Brahman is transcendental, self- made with material that she had existent and beyond the realm of gathered herself. Thus, the legends of “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” physical mind and body. Just how the the birth of Ganapati symbolizes him “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 SPORTS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019

IPL 2020 AUCTION ‘Can’t think of better captain than Dhoni’: Piyush Chawla Pat Cummins, Maxwell reacts on being costliest Indian NEW DELHI (TIP): “There can’t be a better team than CSK to play for and better captain than MS Dhoni,” said veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla after headline big IPL pay day the Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 6.75 crore, making him the costliest Indian buy at the IPL KOLKATA (TIP): Australian auction. Chawla’s long-time association with Kolkata cricketers hit pay dirt at the IPL Knight Riders ended last month when he was players' auction with pacer Pat released by them. Cummins becoming the most He was no more a certainty in the KKR playing expensive foreign buy ever in the eleven with Kuldeep Yadav and Sunil Narine being league by fetching Rs 15.50 crore ahead of him in the pecking order. from two-time champions Kolkata “As a player, you always want to be with a good Knight Riders here today. All- team, play under a good captain and you can’t have a rounder Glenn Maxwell, who was better team than CSK and a better leader than Mahi not considered for the upcoming bhai. I can’t ask for more,” Chawla told PTI from his ODI series against India in January, hometown Moradabad. returned to Kings XI Punjab with a The Aligarh-born cricketer, who was part of price tag of Rs 10.75 crore after an India’s World Cup winnings squads in 2007 (T20) and intense bidding war with Delhi 2011 (ODI), experienced butterflies in the stomach Capitals. KXIP went into the ahead of the auction but he was not at home to catch auction with the biggest available the action on television. He played three Tests, 25 purse of Rs 42.70 crore. ODIs and seven T20s for India. The 31-year-old Maxwell has been His last international game was in December 2012. on his way back to cricket after Chawla revealed that KKR communicated of their taking a sudden break to deal with base price of Rs 2 crore to Chennai of little above 7. With the price he decision to release him well in advance and he has no mental health issues earlier this Super Kings. fetched, Cummins broke the record hard feelings towards the franchise. year. for the most expensive foreign buy Nathan Coulter-Nile also enjoyed Bidding war held by Ben Stokes. England all- K L Rahul appointed KXIP a million dollar payday at the A bidding war for the 26-year-old rounder Stokes was bought by auction as Mumbai Indians shelled Cummins was on expected lines as Rising Pune Supergiant for Rs 14.5 captain for IPL 2020 out Rs 8 crore for the pacer. he has been in top form with the ball crore in the 2017 auction. It also Australia's limited-overs captain and at times has also proved his marks Cummins' return to KKR. NEW DELHI (TIP): India opener KL Rahul was on Aaron Finch went for Rs 4.40 crore worth with the bat. The pacer has also played for Thursday named captain of the Kings XI Punjab to Royal Challengers Bangalore. “Can't wait,” tweeted Cummins Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. franchise for the 2020 Indian Premier League with co- Finch, who had opted out of the 2019 after KKR head coach Brendon owner Ness Wadia calling him the “unanimous IPL, also attracted a bid from KKR. McCullum posted a welcome Caribbean flavour choice”. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis was message for him on the micro- Another big buy at the auction “We are happy to appoint Rahul as our captain for sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 4.8 blogging site. was South African Chris Morris, the upcoming season. He has been through a lot in crore, while pacer Kane Richardson Delhi Capitals and Royal who was sold for Rs 10 crore to the last year or so and has now come back strongly,” will go home richer by Rs 4 crore Challengers Bangalore were Royal Challengers Bangalore. West Wadia told PTI on the day of the IPL auction in after being bought by RCB. engaged in an intense bidding war Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell, with Kolkata. Australia's big-hitting all-rounder for the Australian before KKR a base price of Rs 50 lakh, fetched a “He has silenced his critics. You will get to see his Chris Lynn, who was released by joined the battle at Rs 15 crore and winning bid of Rs 8.50 crore from ability not just as a batsman but also as a captain. He KKR ahead of the auction, was eventually outbid the two Kings XI Punjab. was our unanimous choice,” he added. bought for his base price of Rs 2 franchises. Cummins has taken 32 Another Caribbean star, Shimron KXIP had bought Rahul for a whopping Rs 11 crore crore by defending champions wickets in 25 IPL matches so far Hetmyer, was expectedly a sought- ahead of the 2018 season. Mumbai Indians, whose opening with an economy of just over 6. He after entity for his big-hitting Rahul’s ascendancy to captaincy was expected bid became the winning bid. is also the No. 1 bowler in ICC Test abilities and went to Delhi Capitals after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Similar was the case of seamer Josh rankings and has 92 wickets in 77 for Rs 7.75 crore. The left-hander Capitals last month. Hazlewood, who went for his steep career T20 matches at an economy had a base price of Rs 50 lakh. Rohit, Rahul score hundreds; Kuldeep takes hat-trick in India’s big win against West Indies VISAKHAPATNAM (TIP): Rohit Sharma captivated Sheldon Cottrell (2/83 in 9 overs) was punished with with his languid brilliance in company of an equally such ferocity that he didn’t have energy to do a graceful KL Rahul before Kuldeep Yadav topped it up customary ‘Cottrell Salute’ once Iyer was out and it was with a hat-trick in India’s series-levelling 107-run more or less similar for all others like Alzarri Joseph victory against the West Indies in the second one-dayer (0/68 in 9 overs) and Keemo Paul (0/62 in 9 overs). here on Wednesday. It was also a perfect demonstration on how to press The Indian vice-captain hit his 28th ODI hundred -- the accelerator in this format -- first 50 off 67, the next 159 off 138 balls -- and added 227 for the opening stand off 40 balls and the last off only 25. with fellow centurion Rahul (102 off 104 balls) as India The innings had 17 boundaries and five sixes and put up an imposing 387 for 5 in 50 overs.Rishabh Pant Rohit played the same shot again and again. It was a (39 off 16 balls) and Shreyas Iyer’s (53 off 32 balls) swivel off his hips between fine leg and deep fine leg to thoroughly entertaining 72-run stand in only four overs rising deliveries. also provided the impetus required during a final The West Indies bowlers were wary of pitching it up flourish. to him fearing his drives but ended up bowling short on In reply, the West Indies, who looked good at 192 for 3 the hips and the Indian gleefully played the shot again in the 30th over, were bowled out for 280 in 43.3 overs. and again. It was Mohammed Shami (3/39 in 7.3 overs), who hat-tricks in international cricket. At times, they did realise the mistake and pitched it removed the dangerous Nicholas Pooran (75 off 47 balls) On a shirtfront of a track, West Indies was never up but then ‘Retro Rohit’ came out from nowhere and skipper Keiron Pollard (0) off successive deliveries going to make a comeback after losing five wickets for playing 1980s slog shots, shuffling towards leg-stump to spark a West Indies collapse. 18 runs and it was only a matter of time before India and making room to hit over cover boundary. Kuldeep (3/52 in 10 overs) then removed the dogged ended their four-match losing streak at home. The There was a bowler’s back-drive off Joseph to show Shai Hope (78 off 85 balls), Jason Holder (11) and decider will now be played at Cuttack on December 22. who is the boss. Alzarri Joseph (0) off successive deliveries to seal the Rohit, as usual, batted at his own pace and looked like Incidentally, Rohit was much behind Rahul in the issue in favour of India. This was his second hat-trick the bandmaster of an orchestra, who made the race for half-century but reached the three-figure mark in ODIs. He became the first Indian player to claim two Caribbean bowlers dance to his tune. before the Karnataka batsman. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 ASTROLOGY 23

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

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The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's most trusted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. Latest correct prediction: Modi's historic victory Weekly Horoscope December 23 - December 29, 2019 ARIES: Ganesha says there are many LEO: You display rare insights along with SAGITTARIUS: This period finds you pursing roadblocks but you manage to get past them with determination, creativity, imagination and style. your goals aggressively and confidently. It also skill. Boulders are thrown in your path. You will The growth trajectory continues. You are aware gives you just that amount of energy and know instantly how to make the right moves, say that this is the right time to make the world your enthusiasm to conquer all obstacles. The period and do the right things! It's a good idea, cautions oyster. You continue to be on a roll. It is a great sees many domestic demands. As the period ends, Ganesha, once again, to keep your arrogance and way to be. You pursue success and all doors open you look for more freedom in whatever you do. impatience under control. Your social skills to your magic touch. The luck of the draw will be But this is a significant period because you can bring you a time of respite from your demanding with you, and that's half the battle won! reach out to people and taste new areas of life and lifestyle this period. VIRGO: You will find yourself quite have several varied and rewarding experiences. TAURUS: There is a lot on your plate and you convinced of the need to project your CAPRICORN: This is a period that will be slog away. It may be a bit of a struggle at times, personality, the image of your company, important for contacts, contracts, communication but you rise to the occasion. You strive to forcefully and effectively.In this period, you seek and hi-tech computerization; you could be looking conquer many new peaks. Your self - appraisal of out and improve on the flaws you perceive not at new trends in technology for both personal and last period sets you on the path to true creativity. only in your persona and personality, but also in professional benefit. There could be a bonding on Those in the media make their presence felt with your environment. It ensures a marvellous the personal level too. There will be a fine-tuning an extra dollop of creativity, dash and josh! In period of joy and achievements and a high of existing ties and relationships, especially this period there could be emotional, happiness quotient. marital and emotional ones. sentimental and maudlin moments in this soft LIBRA: You are giving off your best at work AQUARIUS: You will also be wining, dining phase. and socially. Now you will be totally absorbed in and hosting parties. The end of the period mood GEMINI: You will express deep feelings of the domestic scene, the house and home, along may have set in early.This is an excellent time for love. This is a period of innovation, creativity with working at a punishing phase. There is a lot all financial matters and you plunge into them. and original ideating. Your soul - searching has on your plate. Try not to go under with this You will feel like making your surroundings set you well and truly on a deep spiritual and monumental burden. Learn to make time to appear more elegant, and you may spend quite a fulfilling path. But as the period ends, one of the relax, to pursue hobbies, pleasure activities, lot of money too. Expenses soar but along with best phases will begin. There are material, sports and exercise. You may get carried away this concern with material acquisition, there also spiritual and emotional gains. I feel that this is a with excesses. There is a kind of careless rapture some very real possibilities for inner growth. purple patch and you should make the most of it. pervading your life and pursuits. PISCES: The mood is good and you are CANCER: You are in the throes of success. SCORPIO: Ganesha says that the health of seriously planning ahead. You have the heart to There could be a few problems if you are loved ones may cause some concern but it is all take on both extra work and some calculated travelling, moving to a new house, buying / going well for you on the work front. You may risks that may pay off soon. Follow your selling, but the end result will be positive. The even be looking at entirely new vistas of work hunches, says Ganesha, but do not go overboard. health of parents, elders and in-laws will cause and employment. New assignments should fall You may be making big plans and signing anxiety. All your ties will be joyous and filled into your lap, aiding your progress. You are also documents. Watch your intuition and go with the with hope. There is bonding, romance and determined to give off your best. In the midst of flow. Do not get obsessive and keep away passion. In addition to your job / business / all this work is also love, passion, and affection. fanatical thought processes. There are maudlin profession, there will also be room for research You're still on the upward spiral of life and and soft moments mid period and you meet with and philosophy, justice, law and order. determined to make the most of it. family and friends.

Birthday Horoscope December 23 - December 29, 2019

Dec 23:Ganesha says secrets or deeply Dec 25:Your senses of intuition and or dissuade. Fortunately, recovery stirred feelings move you to create imagination are subtle and psychic. Be through insightful words is possible. something artistic or express your more artistic. Remember forgiveness if there's Dec 28: It takes you awhile to get profound thoughts. If it's within an a tiff tonight. comfortable with people, and tonight may attraction, it could raise the passion Dec 26:Feel the generous, fruitful, offer you both roads to take: the genial levels. abundant side of Jupiter in your love and bond or the following negative comment. Dec 24:The period plays up the closeness pleasure zone. Maybe a baby, a new Dec 29:Especially this morning, you can between you and loved ones, like a lover, or an old one with new tricks. tune into your psychic energies and romantic companion or a beloved child. If Dec 27:A family or spousal relationship is receive emotional information, which there's some excess in today's recreation, at odds, or negative feelings try to push percolates into right action. sometimes that's okay. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019