INDIAN 15 March, 2020 | Sunday | Volume No: 8| Issue No:23 Pages: 8 CHRONICLE www.indianchronicle.com Published from : Ranga Reddy (Telangana State) 3 69-year-old coronavirus positive woman dies in New Delhi Moratorium on Yes Bank to be lifted on March 18 New Delhi: The government has notified the Yes Bank reconstruction scheme as per which the moratorium on New Delhi: A 69-year-old woman who tested positive for coronavirus infection has died in New Delhi, the troubled private sector lender will be lifted on March 18. health ministry and Delhi government officials said. Current administrator Prashant Kumar has been appointed managing director and CEO of the newly-recon- The death was caused due to co-morbidity (diabetes and hypertension), it said, adding that she had tested structed board. positive for COVID-19. The Yes Bank Reconstruction Scheme 2020, shall come into force on March 13, the gazette notification said. The woman had been admitted in Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, officials said. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had on March 5 put a moratorium on Yes Bank restricting withdrawals to Rs This is the second victim due to coronavirus infection in India, following the death of a 76-year-old man in 50,000 per depositor till April 3.“The order of moratorium on the reconstructed bank issued by the government...shall Kalaburagi, Karnataka on Tuesday. cease to have effect on the third working day at 18:00 hours fron the date of commencement of this scheme,” the notification said. Government raises excise duty COVID-19: 26 passengers from Hyderabad airport on petrol, diesel by Rs 3 per litre admitted to hospital For representational purpose New Delhi: GNS the samples of 339 patients The tax on petrol was INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU on the suspicion of being recovered. He will be dis- News Agency, March 14: HYDERABAD, MARCH infected by the coronavirus out of which 304 tested charged soon from the hos- Rs 9.48 per litre when the negative and one tested The Union government Modi government took office 14 on Friday. pital, said hospital authori- today hiked excise duty on positive and the reports of ties earlier this week. On in 2014 and that on diesel As many as 26 passen- Meanwhile, the health petrol and diesel by a steep the remaining persons are Thursday, three persons was Rs 3.56 a litre. gers from Rajiv Gandhi In- authorities also asked 117 Rs 3 per litre each to garner awaited. The patient who who returned from Italy ad- ternational Airport (RGIA) in passengers to self-quaran- about Rs 39,000 crore addi- Officials said the in- tested positive for the virus mitted to the hospital a?er Shamshabad have been tine for 14 days. Ever since tional revenue. This is a re- crease in excise duty will underwent treatment at showing the symptoms of admitted to the various gov- the outbreak of coronavirus, peat of this government's result in an annual increase Gandhi Hospital and has COVID-19. ernment hospitals in the city the officials have collected 2014-15 act of not passing of government revenues by on gains arising from a about Rs 39,000 crore. The slump in international oil gains during the remaining prices. three weeks of the current One more patient test positive for coronavirus fiscal would be less than Rs Retail prices of petrol 2,000 crore. to be COVID-19 positive. For have again urged people to and diesel will not be im- INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU a travel history to Italy has further confirmation, the au- avoid taking part in the pub- pacted by these tax changes Petrol and diesel tested positive for COVID- lic gatherings, which will go prices, which are changed HYDERABAD, MARCH 14 thorities have sent their as state-owned oil firms will 19. samples to National Institute a long way in breaking the on a daily basis, were cut by The health officials adjust them against the re- Two more persons, of Virology (NIV), Pune. transmission chain of the cent fall in oil prices and the 13 paise and 16 paise re- here on Saturday have con- novel strain of coronavirus. spectively as oil companies with a similar travel history The health authorities likely trend in the near future, firmed a second case to Italy, are also suspected industry officials said. adjusted the excise duty hike coronavirus. A patient with against the drop in prices months, which helped the in view of the tight fiscal situ- According to a notifi- that warrants from interna- government's excise mop ation. This would help in cation issued by the Central tional rates slumping the up more than double to Rs generating the resources for Board of Indirect Taxes and most since the Gulf war. 2,42,000 crore in 2016-17 development of infrastruc- Explosion in garbage dump, houses damaged Customs, the special excise Petrol now costs Rs from Rs 99,000 crore in ture and other developmen- duty on petrol was hiked by 2014-15. tal items of expenditure, they Rs 2 to Rs 8 per litre in the 69.87 a litre in Delhi; a litre INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU of diesel comes for Rs It cut excise duty by Rs said. case of petrol and to Rs 4 a 2 in October 2017 and by Rs Benchmark crude oil HYDERABAD, MARCH 14 litre from Rs 2 in the case of 62.58. 1.50 a year later. But it raised prices have halved since A minor explosion occurred when a few persons set diesel. The government had excise duty by Rs 2 per litre January to USD 32 per bar- ablaze a garbage dump at Shivrampally in Rajendranagar Additionally, road cess between November 2014 and January 2016 raised in July 2019. rel. In sync with this, the on Saturday morning. No persons were injured though was raised by Re 1 per litre Government sources prices of petrol and diesel window panes of a few houses were damaged. each on petrol and diesel to excise duty on petrol and said that while the benefit of have also come down by According to the police, a scrap vendor had dumped Rs 10. diesel on nine occasions to take away gains arising from reduction of crude prices in more than Rs 6 per litre (from some material including paint boxes and chemical boxes With this, the total inci- falling global oil prices. the first quarter of this year Rs 76.01 a litre on January in an open place on Friday evening. dence of excise duty on 11, 2020 to Rs 69.87 a litre has significantly gone to the In the morning, some persons set the trash on fire, petrol has risen to Rs 22.98 In all, duty on petrol rate on March 14 for petrol, and consumer, the Centre has resulting in an explosion. On information the police reached per litre and that on diesel to was hiked by Rs 11.77 per from Rs 69.17 to Rs 62.58 litre and that on diesel by taken this step of increasing the spot. Bomb experts too are conducting an inspection of Rs 18.83. duty to raise some revenue for diesel during the same 13.47 a litre in those 15 period in Delhi). the spot. Infosys evacuates Bengaluru office after staffer RSS calls off annual meeting in comes in contact with COVID19 case Bengaluru amid Coronavirus outbreak Bengaluru: Infosys Bhaiyyaji Joshi today. and other state office bear- evacuated one of its satel- ers of 35 Parivar lite office buildings in The three-day ABPS meeting was scheduled to organisations like VHP (Jus- Bengaluru following reports tice Vishnu Sadashiva Kokje that one of its employee be held in Janaseva Vidya Kendra in Channanahalli in and Alok Kumar), ABVP came in contact with a sus- (Prof Subbaiah pected coronavirus patient. Bengaluru starting March 15. The confluence was ex- Shanmugam), Bharatiya The development pected to see the participa- Mazdoor Sangh (Saji comes after the Karnataka tion of around 1,500 elected Narayanan), Vidya Bharati government advised IT and representatives of RSS and (Ramakrishna Rao), other professionals working associated organisations. Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram in air-conditioned places to Had not cancelled, it would (Jagadev Rao Oraon), BJP work from home for the time had been the seventh ABPS (J P Nadda) and Sakshama being, for about a week, to meet taking place in (Dyal Singh Pawar) were prevent the spread of the vi- New Delhi: GNS Swayamsevak Sangh Karnataka. scheduled to participate in rus. News Agency, March 14: (RSS) on Saturday (March the event., The meeting was to be An internal communi- In view of the serious- 14) cancelled its annual RSS has 11 zones meet of the Akhil Bharatiya conducted by Suresh Joshi, cation from the office here ness of the pandemic Sarkaryvah Rashtriya called 'kshetras' under read, "We have received in- Coronavirus and in the light Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) — which 44 work units called the highest decision-mak- Swayamsevak Sangh, in the formation about a situation of instructions and adviso- presence of 'prant' are there for its easy ries issued by the govern- ing body meeting. The an- of a team member from the The Infosys manage- Sarsanghchalak Mohan working, and its officers will the IIPM building as a pre- prepared." ment, the Rashtriya nouncement was made by IIPM building, who may have ment has requested its em- Bhagwat. Also, presidents be part of the meet. been in proximity to an indi- cautionary measure," a com- Three of the six con- RSS general secretary pany official told PTI on Sat- ployees to stay calm as it vidual with suspected was only to ensure that they firmed coronavirus patients COVID-19. urday adding that the place in Karnataka are working in was being sanitised. were "cautious and better "We have evacuated the IT sector. Landslide hits Jammu-Srinagar highway US passes bill to provide in Udhampur, cripples traffic Udhampur: GNS News Agency, March 14: free testing for Covid19 The movement of ve- hicular traffic on the Jammu- Washington: GNS ployers with fewer than 500 food banks. Srinagar highway in News Agency, March 14: some, it causes more severe workers. illness, including pneumo- It allows states to pro- Udhampur district on Satur- The Democratic-con- nia. Workers with the vide food stamps to make day was halted due to land- trolled House, with Presi- coronavirus would receive slides in Chenani, officials The vast majority of up for lost school lunch dent Donald Trump's sup- 100 per cent or their wages benefits if their children are said. port, early Saturday people recover from the vi- if they have the coronavirus rus. kept home from school and Earlier, similar inci- passed a bill to provide or are self-isolating and two- directs $100 million of the dents have been observed It requires private free testing for the thirds of their pay when car- funds to U.S. territories. from different districts of the health insurance plans to coronavirus, as well as ing for family members. The state as it receives frequent provide free coronavirus test- Workers laid off be- paid sick and family leave, benefit would expire in Janu- landslides. strengthened unemploy- ing and waives cost-sharing ary 2021. cause of the coronavirus outbreak are already eli- The debris fell over the ment insurance and in- rules for testing provided to It also permits 12 creased food aid to ease people covered by Medi- gible for unemployment highway leading to a long weeks of job-protected fam- benefits, but the legislation traffic jam. People were seen the hardship on families. care, Medicaid and federal ily or medical leave at two- retirement programs. provides $1 billion for ad- stuck in the traffic waiting for The legislation will be thirds pay, though the first 14 ditional caseloads and ad- it to clear. taken up by the Senate Another USD 1 billion days of the extended leave ministrative costs to en- next week. It would require is provided to test people would be unpaid. In both courage temporarily fur- paid leave for workers who without health insurance. It cases businesses would be loughed workers to obtain contract the virus or who boosts federal matching reimbursed by the federal Chhota Rajan's niece Priyadarshini Nikalje booked for extortion in Pune unemployment benefits. care for those who do and funds to state Medicaid pro- government through a re- additional food aid for the grams by 6.2 per cent to fundable tax credit. The Occupational Pune: The Pune Police police also arrested one ac- cases against Chhota Rajan poor and senior citizens. ease the financial strain on Safety and Health Admin- on Saturday (March 14) reg- cused in connection with the and his associates under the It provides USD 1.3 bil- istration would be required istered a case against three sections for murder, attempt For most people, the states. lion in emergency food aid case while a search is un- to issue a temporary rule people including derway for others. to murder, extortion and virus causes only mild or It establishes a tempo- for low-income pregnant requiring increased pro- Priyadarshini Nikalje, the criminal conspiracy. moderate symptoms, such rary coronavirus-related sick women and their young chil- tections against the niece of underworld don The Central bureau of leave benefit paid by em- Investigation (CBI) had on Rajan was deported to as fever and cough. For dren, senior citizens and coronavirus. Chhota Rajan, in connection Since then, he is lodged in January 22 filed four new India after being arrested in with an extortion case. The 2015 from Bali in Indonesia. Tihar jail in Delhi 2 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 Indian Chronicle Telangana — young and dynamic English Daily INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU HYDERABAD, MARCH 14 According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2016- 17, there is significant growth in the registration of new Despite being the youngest State in the country, industrial units in Telangana: total number of working manu- Coronavirus impact Telangana has demonstrated rapid growth. This was stated facturing units in the state grew from 7,729 in 2009-10 to in the Socio Economic Outlook for the year 2020, unveiled 12,476 in 2016-17, an increase of 61%. Production value TILL a couple of days ago, the threat of coronavirus by Finance Minister T Harish Rao on the sidelines of Bud- has also increased from Rs.2,03,547crore in 2015-16 to was deemed to be a major bother only for the travel, get presentation on Sunday. Rs.2,24,348 crore in 2016-17, a 10.22% in just one year. tourism and manufacturing sectors. Now, when the The Total Gross Value Added (GVA) of manufacturing units extent of the disruption is being reflected in the upend- This can be attributed to a number of initiatives that in the state saw growth of 13.9% from 2014 to 2017, sur- ing of stock market indices, all bets are off because the the Government has taken in areas such as agriculture, passing the all-India average for GVA growth of 8.3% dur- crisis is transmogrifying into one of the worst to have animal husbandry, electricity, industries, infrastructure, and ing the same period. Likewise, employment in industry in hit the global economy. The pandemic has entered a host of others. In addition, urbanization has also contrib- Telangana grew by 6.0% from 2014 to 2017, as compared every segment of commerce, leaving no sector unaf- uted to the economic development of Telangana. About to the all-India average of 3.6%. fected, thus exposing the soft underbelly of globalisation 38.8% of the state’s population resides in urban areas and and interdependence. Unlike South Korea and Italy this number is expected to be much higher in 2019-20. Services that were caught unawares, the positive aspect about Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP), the sum of The share of services in Gross State Domestic Prod- India’s battle to keep away the coronavirus epidemic the economic value of all final goods and services pro- uct (GSDP) increased significantly from 57 percent in 2013- is that instead of mitigation, its main pillar is contain- duced within the geographical boundaries of the district, 14 to 65 percent in 2019-20. Growth in services has largely ment by case finding and contact tracing. helps in understanding regional imbalances and there by been fuelled by IT and business services. The state holds The early evacuation of Indians from Wuhan, the taking corrective action through the process of decentral- a leading position in IT and ITeS in the country in terms of ongoing extrication from Iran, extensive contact trac- ized planning. The GDDP also confirms the prominence of production and exports. service sector in the development of the State. ing of coronavirus-positive people, adequate number Infrastructure The estimates of GDDP and Per Capita Income of of quarantine facilities and severe visa restrictions dem- Telangana’s projects in irrigation have become the districts for the year 2018-19 shows that Rangareddy onstrate the country’s capacity, resources and resolve subject of several case studies globally. Through initia- (Rs.1,73,143 Crore) and Hyderabad (Rs.1,67,231 Crore) in this respect. But behind countering coronavirus, the tives such as the Kaleshwaram, Mission Bhagiratha and have the highest GDDP estimates, and Mulugu (Rs. 5,934 real fight is to strike the right balance between protect- Mission Kakatiya, the State is creating a solid base for Cr) has the lowest among the districts in the state. Per- ing health and avoiding disruption to the economy. enhancing farmer incomes sustainably over the coming capita income is the highest in Rangareddy (Rs.5,78,978) Mathematical modelling of coronavirus suggests that decades, while providing a high quality of living for its citi- and Hyderabad (Rs. 3,57,287) and lowest in Narayanpet time is the key — if the outbreak continues for more zens through excellent facilities for basic services (power, (Rs. 98,220) district. than six months, the world will sink into an unprec- water, sanitation and connectivity). Even in other Aarogyasri, out of which 1,63,799 are in private hospitals edented recession. Sectors that contribute to Telangana’s growth infrastructural sectors, the State has been creating bench- and 83,113 are in Government Hospitals with a total cost If the pandemic lasts only for a month or two, the Going by the GVA (Gross Value Added) estimates marks through its innovative initiatives such as the 2bhk of Rs.577.44 crores. world and India will end up with just a bruising of the produced in the State, the primary, secondary, and tertiary program (for housing) and its strong performance in Na- Education GDP growth rate. But with a poor growth as the back- sectors contribute to 18.6%, 16.2%, and 65.2% of the total tional initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). Approximately 70% of schools in Telangana are run drop, coronavirus has added to the Modi government’s GSVA, respectively. According to the advance estimates Palle Pragathi by government catering to approximately 27 lakh students. economic troubles. Yet, while several countries, includ- for the year 2019-20, of the 18.6% share of the primary The Government of Telangana has placed the devel- Telangana, as a newly formed state, has made significant ing Australia and South Korea, have unveiled stimulus sector, the major contributors are the livestock, crops, and opment and good governance of its Gram Panchayats as advancements in quality education for children, adoles- packages, North Block is still grappling with the fallout mining and quarrying sub-sectors, contributing 7.6%, 6.9%, one of its highest priorities. The Panchayat Raj Act 2018 cents, and many adults from a wide-cross section of soci- of the Yes Bank collapse. The export package an- and 3.1%, respectively. Within the 16.2% share of the sec- has been given momentum through two rounds of the Palle ety, including added emphasis on implementation of Right nounced on Friday is timely but unconnected to tack- ondary sector, the biggest contributor is manufacturing Pragathi program. The Palle Pragathi program targets im- to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. It has now committed to ling the turmoil suffered by global trade due to the epi- which contributes around 10.6% share – a good sign for provements in planning, service delivery, financial perfor- achieving total literacy. demic. It was overdue and meant to replace export employment generation. Other significant contributors to mance and responsiveness of Gram Panchayats across Welfare promotion schemes that are not WTO-compliant. As the sector are construction (4%) and Electricity, Gas, Wa- the State on Mission mode. joblessness rises further, the overtly ambitious disin- ter Supply and Other Utilities (1.6%). Finally, the major The prime objective in the welfare arena is to ensure vestment target and broken supply chains may fuel contributors in the tertiary sector are Real Estate (22.2%), Urban Development that there is no deprived community in the state. To im- inflation. Trade and Repair services and Hotels & Restaurants The Municipalities Act 2019 has created a solid prove food security, 6 kg fine rice per head per family is (16.3%), Other Services (10%), and Financial Services ground for planned development of ULBs in the State supplied through the Public Distribution System. It has en- (5.8%). through a robustly defined institutional structure, clear al- hanced the amounts under Aasara Pensions programmes. Government has embarked on Kalyana Lakshmi and Shadi Between 2011-12 to 2019-20, the shares of the pri- location of roles and responsibilities and commensurate Mubarak and significantly enhanced the amount to Rs. Checklist for individuals to mary and secondary sector have fallen, and this has been powers and resources, as well as a transparent account- 1,00,016 to eligible beneficiaries from the ST, SC, BC and compensated by the Service sector. ability mechanism across levels. Pattana Pragathi” has been launched from February 24 , 2020 focusing on sani- Economically Backward Classes communities. Food crops and Fruits top in Agriculture prevent COVID-19 tation, green plan, power supply and town level action Forestry and Environment In 2018-19 the net sown area in Telangana was 46.6 plans for market places, green spaces and street vendors. The Telangana government has initiated an ambi- Hyderabad: The cases of novel strain of coronavirus lakh hectares. Food crops are cultivated on 61.2% of the Pattana Pragathi will be executed on Mission mode. tious programme – “Telangana Ku Haritha Haram ”, to (2019-nCoV) that causes COVID-19 disease continued to gross sown area but this share has been on the decline. Health plant about 230 crore seedlings and to increase the green get reported from different parts of the country. Almost all Paddy, maize and cotton were the most highly cultivated cover from the present 24 percent to 33 percent of the total the COVID-19 positive cases, except for the one solitary crops in 2018-19, and the share of cotton has been on the Initiatives in the past 6 years have been focused on geographical area of the State in a phased manner. 38.18 positive case in Telangana, identified in other States have rise The GVA share of crops has been declining, whereas improving the reproductive and child healthcare services. crore seedlings have been planted during 2019 ,out of been clusters. GVA share of livestock has been on the rise. As a result the current Maternal Mortality Ratio has re- duced from 92 in 2013 to 76 in 2017. Moreover, the intro- which 31.79 crore seedlings have been geo-tagged. Presence of such clusters can only mean that in the duction of “KCR KIT” has tremendously increased the in- The government is also promoting urban forestry. 32 near future, a similar cluster could possibly get detected Horticulture has been identified as a focus area in the stitutional deliveries in public institutions from 31% to 60%. urban forest parks have been completed and are open to here too. While the State health officials have continued to state, and in 2018-19 an area of 12.40 lakh acres was The Infant Mortality Rate has steadily declined from 34 in public, work is in progress at 46 locations. In order to pro- focus on strengthening surveillance and creating infrastruc- cultivated to produce 71.52 lakh Metric Tons. The key pro- the year 2014 to 29 in the year 2017 and Under-5 Mortality tect and conserve the rich biodiversity of Telangana, the ture, if coronavirus becomes rampant, it is vital for individu- duction trends are : An area of 4.42 lakh acres was culti- Rate decreased from 40 in the year 2014 to 32 in the year government has declared a network of 12 protected areas als and as a community to play an important role in fighting vated to produce 25.69 lakh MT of fruits, nationally, the 2017. which include 9 wildlife sanctuaries and 3 national parks the threat of COVID-19. state ranks 8th in total fruit production, 3rd in terms of land Under Aarogyasri Scheme during the year 2019-20 a covering an area of 5692.48 sq. kms. cultivated for fruits, and leads the country in turmeric culti- What community and individuals can do? total of 2,46,912 therapies were covered through According to senior health officials, individuals must vation. be able to understand their role in preventing the spread of Industry New Panchayat Raj Act to coronavirus within the community and sensitising public about their active role is important. Based on suggestions from senior doctors and WHO, the three most important Thanks to KCR Kits, change face of Telangana: measures that individuals must take to contain COVID-19 is to be meticulous about hand hygiene, respiratory eti- quette and aggressively practice social distancing. institutional deliveries up 22% Harish Rao Senior health officials here point out that since there INDIAN CHRONICLE BUREAU is only one single case of COVID-19 and not enough evi- HYDERABAD, MARCH 14 Hyderabad: The State government is all set to focus dence related to spread of the disease in the community, on effective implementation of the new Panchayat Raj Act drastic measures at social distancing, like declaring holi- Enlisting the steps and the new Municipal Act for comprehensive develop- days to primary schools, which was the case in New Delhi, taken by Telangana in re- ment of rural and urban areas respectively. Accordingly, are yet to be taken up here. storing the confidence of the the Finance department allocated Rs 23,005 crore for the However, the Ministry of Health, Family Welfare has people in the public health Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department as well already suggested avoiding mass gatherings. Other such delivery system in the State, as another Rs 14,809 crore for Municipal Administration community-based interventions including school holidays, Finance Minister T Harish and Urban Development department for the ensuing fi- cancelling mass gatherings or events and asking employ- Rao said KCR Kits scheme nancial year of 2020-21.Presenting the State Budget in ees to work from home that could go a long way in prevent- had led to a 22 per cent in- the Assembly here on Sunday, Finance Minister T Harish ing or delaying the spread of the ailment. crease in institutional deliv- Rao said the State government was implementing a com- eries. Senior doctors point out that elderly with comorbid prehensive rural policy to change the rural way of life in the conditions like heart and kidney ailments, those with “The government es- State. He stated that the new Panchayat Raj was enacted asthma, diabetes and hypertension must socially distance tablished 40 dialysis cen- in an attempt to transform the Gram Panchayats as dy- namic agents in rural development. He pointed out that themselves by not venturing out in mass gatherings. Such tres, 20 intensive care units NITI Aayog has placed free of cost. In addition, the contain it,” he said. The gov- following implementation of ‘Palle Pragathi’ programme in persons are more likely to fall sick quickly and test positive in the State-run hospitals. In Telangana in the third place government will shortly ini- ernment said there was no two phases, people came to know about the strength of for either swine flu or 2019-nCoV. addition, 305 standardised in the country in terms of tiate special action plan to scope for the survival of the unity.“As a part of Palle Pragathi, plans were prepared labour rooms, 200 quality of health and medi- Social distancing diagnose ear, nose, throat virus in the summer heat. As with public participation throughout the State. Necessary Ammavodi vehicles have cal services proving that the Ever since the outbreak of coronavirus in December, and dental-related diseases summer season started in measures were taken to provide one tractor, one nursery, been provided. Due to the action taken by the State to the term ‘social distancing’ has become a buzzword to on the lines of Kanti Velugu, the State, there was no need one crematorium and one dumping yard to every village. I efforts, the number of inpa- improve public health had contain the spread of the coronavirus among the commu- he said. The government to panic. “Even then, the am proud to announce that these facilities are not avail- tients increased by 20 per yielded good results. nity. Many western countries, which are grappling with the cent in government hospi- was taking steps to conduct government has taken all able in any other State in India except Telangana till now. intensity of COVID-19, are now actively pursuing the con- tals,” he said, adding that Rs medical tests on every citi- “There is a widespread preventive measures. I am As a part of Palle Pragathi, Haritha Plans were also pre- cept of social distancing among the community. 6,186 crore was allocated to zen so as to create discussion on coronavirus in requesting the people not to pared,” he stated. He said efforts were on to build model What does social distancing mean? the health sector. Telangana Health Profile, the State. The government believe rumours,” the Fi- villages with the commitment and inspiration from Palle the Minister said. is taking all measures to nance Minister said. Pragathi. At a more individual level, social distancing is main- In addition to the five taining or increasing space between two people at public existing medical colleges in places like railway stations, bus terminals, theatres etc. the State, the government Usually, at such public places, person-to-person contact is had established four more Incentives set to boost Telangana’s industrial sector very common. For example, at a bus terminal, the distance taking the number to nine. between the passengers waiting for the bus is less or stand- On top of it, 118 basthi Hyderabad: With ing in line in a super market where distance between cus- dawakhanas were providing Hyderabad emerging as an tomers is very less. medical facilities in IT hub, and Tier-II cities at- Hyderabad, he said. tracting investments in in- Social distancing is aimed at having some physical dustries and IT sector, the “These are found to be space between individuals, which will go a long way in State government set aside very useful to the poor. The reducing the spread of the infection. Some of the other Rs 1,500 crore towards in- government has decided to measures that could be taken in the coming months if dustrial incentives and Rs enhance the number of COVID-19 remains aggressive, include school holidays, 1,998 crore towards devel- basthi dawakhanas to 350. discouraging people from attending large gatherings like opment of industrial sector Apart from starting 2 basthi a cricket match, marriages, festivals, conferences and in the 2020-21 budget. places of worship. dawakhanas in every GHMC “Due to the progressive What more individuals can do? division, the government will establish more such facili- industrial policy adopted by A lot of stigma is attached to diseases, especially when ties where SCs, STs, Minori- the government, heavy in- the ailments are transmitted quickly from one person to vestments are coming into Employment opportunities ties and the poor are resid- Oracle, among others, and another. From past experience in handling swine flu pa- the State,” Finance Minister have been created for 14 women entrepreneurs. ing,” Harish said. He also policy of the State govern- national giants like Infosys, tients, surveillance officials in Hyderabad point out that T Harish Rao said, in his lakh people and interna- mentioned about the mega ment, investments in this During 2013-14, IT ex- Wipro, Tech Mahindra and there is stigma attached to the concept of quarantine. Quite budget speech. The TS- tional companies and eye screening drive ‘Kanti sector are booming. The T- ports from the State stood at TCS have expanded their often, the entire neighbourhood becomes hostile to a fam- iPASS, a single window startups are entering into Velugu’ to treat eye-related Hub which was established Rs 57,000 crore which shot business in Telangana, he ily, in case someone has tested positive for COVID-19. clearance facility for indus- agreements with the State ailments of the people to encourage startups has up to Rs 1,09,000 crore in said, adding that the govern- tries, has turned into a boon for investments,” he said. Supporting each other in times of such distress is an across the State. attracted the attention of the 2018-19, which indicates the ment was expanding IT in- for the industrial sector. “So entire country, he said, add- excellent progress wit- important aspect that individuals must focus on during dis- He said eye tests were Besides, Hyderabad dustries not only in far, 12,427 industries ob- ing that the government nessed in the sector, the ease outbreaks. Doctors stress that individuals must ac- conducted on 1.54 crore has also become the hub for Hyderabad, but also in Tier- tained permission through subsequently established Minister said. International cess information from reliable websites like MOHFW and people and medicines and investments by internation- 2 and Tier-3 cities like this system, with investment We-Hub to encourage companies such as WHO so that they are able to understand the disease, which spectacles were distributed ally renowned IT giants. Due Warangal and Karimnagar. goes a long way in containing its progress. touching Rs 2,04,000 crore. to the investor-friendly IT Microsoft, Google, IBM, SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 3 Strategy for Civils Prelims Transactions back to New Delhi, GNS what questions would come News Agency, March 14: under a certain area. The Devising a proper strat- only way out of this impasse is to analyse the number of normal: PhonePe egy requires that we should start from the foundations questions that have ap- Hyderabad: GNS News Agency, March 14: peared in the last few years. i.e., first we should outline PhonePe said it has bounced back in the last one day. the syllabus and understand Given the above Sta- The platform processed over Rs 4,000 crore worth of trans- the trends. As already men- tistics, how does one pre- actions in 24 hours and saw its largest ever volume of user tioned there are two papers pare for the examination? traffic in a single day (with over 70 million app sessions). out of which Paper II is of a Firstly, you should focus on The company said in a statement that it saw an ex- qualifying nature and Paper understanding the basics of tended service outage, which started immediately after the I determines your success at each of the subjects listed RBI moratorium on Yes Bank on March 5 lasting for nearly the examination. The appro- above. Almost all the areas 24 hours till March 6. The PhonePe team worked with NPCI priate strategy would ensure listed in the syllabus would and ICICI bank, its new UPI partner to ensure all its services the minimum qualifying be new to most of the candi- were up and running within a day. mark in Paper II while focus- dates from Telanagana. This ing on securing the maxi- is due to the fact that most of All merchant payment settlements were restored by Fri- mum marks in Paper I. the aspirants would have day noon and all consumer wallet, credit and debit card pay- ments were restored by 3 pm. All UPI services were restored Let us first understand chosen sciences or com- take a test on that area. by Friday night, with PhonePe users continuing to use their the syllabus of Paper I merce after their X standard. As all the areas are new, Check your score. If you are 2. Inter-Personal Skills UPI @ybl handles. This ensured there was a seamless tran- SYLLABUS FOR PA- building a sound foundation scoring 75% then you need including Communication sition for all of its 20 crore customers. PER-I from the basics is necessary. not worry. You can proceed skills Commenting on the development Sameer Nigam, The syllabus lists the After having completed the to another test in the same 3. Logical Reasoning founder and CEO PhonePe said, “Friday was an extraordi- following areas: basics, you should try to un- area after some time and and Analytical Ability narily difficult situation with little precedence. We are grateful ensure that millions of our customers and merchants were 1. Current Events: Na- derstand the questions that recheck your score. If you to RBI, NPCI, Yes Bank and ICICI for working collectively to are consistently scoring 4. Decision Making not inconvenienced a minute longer than necessary.” tional and International im- have been asked in the pre- and Problem Solving portance. vious years. Note that the 75% then you proceed to style of questions keeps the next area for example 5. General Mental Abil- 2. History of India & In- Economics and repeat the ity dian National Movement. changing every year and hence any such effort is only self-evaluation. Wherever 6. Basic Numeracy GoAir waives cancellation fees 3. Geography: Physi- indicative. After understand- necessary make improve- (Class X level), Data Inter- cal, Social, Economic Geog- ing the method in which ments and changes. pretation (Class X level) raphy of India and the World. questions are being set it After the process is As mentioned, this is 4. ndian Polity and would necessary to focus on over, you can start attempt- only a qualifying Paper and Governance: Constitution, the current affairs in each ing Comprehensive papers on tickets booked till April 30 one has to score the mini- Political System, Panchayati area. i.e. papers which cover all mum qualifying mark. There Raj, Public Policy, Rights Is- Firstly, you should de- the areas listed in the sylla- are 80 questions in the Pa- New Delhi: GNS News Agency, March 14: sues. sign a time table for study. bus (normally called as per and each correct re- Budget airline GoAir on Sunday said that it will not 5. Economic and So- This time table need not be Grand tests). Here the tar- sponse fetches 2.5 marks. charge cancellation and rebooking fees on tickets booked cial Development: Sustain- prescribed by any person. get should be to achieve at There is a penalty for incor- till April 30. able Development, Poverty, However, you can take guid- least a net score of 65% i.e. rect responses. after deducting the negative In a statement on its Twitter handle, GoAir said that Inclusion, Demographics, ance from a professional or Here it would be better flights can be rescheduled up to September 30 under this Social Sector Initiatives, etc. a senior initially but later marks. (The first-time aspir- ant might think that 65% is to focus on the section on scheme. design it yourself. Logical reasoning. General 6. Environmental Ecol- too less but rest assured a “From March 8th to April 30, book confidently to travel ogy: Bio-Diversity, Climate Assuming that you are consistent 65% indicates Mental Ability and Basic on any GoAir flight up to the 30th of September with the Change (that do not require on the track and are pro- that you are on the path to Numeracy. Practice ad- confidence that if you change your mind, for any reason, equate number of multiple- subject specialization) ceeding according to your success. The Cutoff for you can cancel or reschedule your flight without incurring 7. General Science: time table, you should then clearing prelims averages choice questions in these any penalty,” it said. Applied aspects of Science. review your work frequently around 55%. areas and make sure you and implement improve- are able to answer with ac- The statement further said that changes are permis- As we can see, the syl- ments. One way would be The syllabus for Paper curacy. Speed is not as im- sible at least 14 days prior to the date of departure. If there labus is very general and it to complete an area for ex- II is outlined as follows: portant as accuracy is. would be any fare differential, it will be applicable on re- is difficult to comprehend ample Indian Polity and then 1. Comprehension scheduled tickets. On Friday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the government will give suitable recommenda- suitable recommendations to the private sector carriers,” tions to private airlines for providing relief in cancellation Puri said here at a press conference. A cooler that runs and refunds. The spread of deadly coronavirus has severely af- National carrier Air India has already waived cancel- fected the travel and tourism sector with people cancelling lation fees. their trips in the wake of rising fear. While flights on South- “I am very happy to tell you that Air India has already east Asian routes connecting cities such as Bangkok, Kuala waived cancellation charges. You know, Air India, is a little Lumpur, Singapore and Seoul have seen sharp fall in pas- more subject to our persuasion. All the others are private senger load, other international flights have also started through Wi-Fi sector carriers. All I can tell you that we will be making witnessing poor bookings. Jaipur: GNS News Agency, March 14: produce air-conditioners In a first, students of working via Wi-Fi or Bhartiya Skill Development Saudi-returned Covid-19 suspect Bluetooth, he added. University (BSDU) in Based on IoT Rajasthan have developed a cooler that runs via Wi-Fi The cooler is based on or bluetooth. Colonel Raj IoT (Internet of Things), it dies in Murshidabad hospital Kumar, Provost, BSDU, said makes on-the-go usage of that the machine can be machine, its life span is more Kolkata: GNS News linked with your phone or than 60 years and it saves Agency, March 14: tablet via an android app power, can automatically A suspected (shall be connected with shut off motor when tem- Coronavirus patient, who Apple soon) and can also be perature becomes too low returned from Saudi Arabia, operated from anywhere. (Water saving technology) died in the government and it is on the lines of ‘Go- Equipped with a 12W- Medical College in West Green’. The machine would Bengal’s Murshidabad dis- 2.4W power adapter, the control the release of car- cooler has fans that will au- trict on Sunday, a senior of- bon. ficial said. tomatically turn it off if the Chancellor, BSDU, Jaipur problems of unemployment temperature turns extremely Kumar said that two said that each of the students Two other suspected students Manoj and Vikas and genuine Skills Univer- cold. Managing it manually in this university is being sities in India focussing on Conoravirus patients were has also been given as an helped him in manufacturing trained via Swiss Dual sys- admitted in the Infectious this cooler. “Quality Training” and not on option. The cooler also has tem of skills development “Quantity Training” can Diseases Hospital in sensors that shut the motor The three of them took where the “Dual” means solve the problem. The edu- Beliaghat here during the if the mercury gets too low. just 15 days in making it, al- learning theory in vocational cation system must change day. One of them, also a resi- With this experiment in tech- though conceptualising the school and practical training to change India and the way dent of Murshidabad, had nology, Rajasthan could idea was discussed for two on job in industry. forward lies in skills univer- returned from Saudi Arabia produce its own machine on days, he added. “Today, the country is sities. We have brought in ,” during the day and was di- the same lines of brands that Brig (Dr.) S S Pabla, Pro at a cross-road to solve the he said. agnosed with fever during thermal screening at the NSCBI airport. The ailing youth at the Murshidabad Medical Col- Bahrampur on Sunday els increased further, follow- HRD Minister felicitates lege and Hospital breathed where the doctors admitted was collected and sent to ing which his employers his last early evening on him at an isolation ward af- National Institute of Cholera sent him home. Sunday. and Enteric Diseases ter a preliminary check-up. Arrangements were The 33-year-old, a resi- (NICED), but he passed “One of the doctors who being made for the Muslim social activist Anju Rani dent of Nabagram, fell sick away before the report could examined him felt it is a sus- man’s last rites by following while returning home on arrive. and motivating their parents to allow their child to pursue pected case of coronavirus. the standard protocol given Saturday after flying to the education.He was delighted to know that due to her con- So we admitted him consid- “It takes at least a day by the state Health Depart- NSCBI Airport here earlier in tinuous efforts around 700 dropout children enrolled in ering the symptoms and the to get the report. So, there ment for coronavirus pa- the day from Saudi Arabia, schools in her district. fact that he has returned was no way we could get it tients, said Saha. where he used to work as a from abroad. But he also had today,” said the hospital offi- Her mission ‘BulandUdaan’ is working on several cleaner. cial. According to the victim’s The family members of other issues. So far, she has solved 965 child atrocity uncontrolled blood sugar, the victim and all others who As he was running a family members, he had cases, prevented 40 child marriages, intervened in 15 which could have also came in contact with him are fever, and complained of res- been staying in Saudi Arabia sexual- harassment cases, etc.The Minister further said caused his death,” Hospital likely to be quarantined as a piratory distress, his family for the past five years. But Anju has come forward to fight against multiple inequali- Medical Superintendent precautionary measure and members took him to the over the past two years, his ties and has contributed to nation building, so it is the re- cum Vice Principal Debdas kept under observation.\ Murshidabad Medical Col- blood glucose levels had sponsibility of society that her family, community, govern- Saha told IANS over phone. lege and Hospital in gone up. Recently, the lev- ment and fellow youth should motivate and support her in His throat swab sample all possible ways. NCLAT dismisses DoT’s plea order of the Mumbai bench New Delhi: GNS peal against order passed of the company over appre- News Agency, March 14: of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). In its by the NCLT could be filed hension that its license and New Delhi: GNS News Agency, March 14: The National Com- plea, the DoT raised the is- before the appellate tribunal spectrum could be sus- Union Human Resource Development Minister pany Law Appellate Tribu- sue as whether licence/ within 30 days and the de- pended after DoT issued Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank felicitated Anju Rani, a 17- nal (NCLAT) has dismissed spectrum to run a telecom lay which can be condoned demand notice. Though, the year-old social activist working in the field of education in the telecom department’s company could be subject to for reasonable cause in the NCLT in its order accepted New Delhi. Senior women officers of the Ministry were plea citing delay in appeal moratorium during the insol- NCLAT is only 15 days. that licence and spectrum is also present on the occasion. against the NCLT order vency proceedings or not. “This appeal was presented an asset of DoT and Aircel which held that the spectrum on February 20, 2020. The has no right of ownership Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that However, a three-member and licence of debt-ridden order was passed by the but said that clauses of mora- young population will drive the future of India in the com- bench of the NCLAT held Aircel cannot be taken away National Company Law Tri- torium are “squarely appli- ing years and role of the youth in the nation building is that the petition filed by the during the insolvency reso- bunal (NCLT) on November cable on this Corporate In- crucial. They have power to change the mindset of the DoT was time barred under lution period. 27, 2019. solvency Resolution Pro- people. the provisions of Section 61 The Department of The NCLT order had cess Proceedings, hence The Minister appreciated Anju Rani for her outstand- of the Insolvency & Bank- Telecommunications (DoT) ruptcy Code, 2016. come over the plea filed by need not be interrupted or ing contribution in eliminating child labour from her village hampered by any authority.” had appealed against an Under the IBC, any ap- the resolution professional 4 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 China reports 22 new deaths, Pope Francis to livestream prayer lowest new cases on record service amid COVID-19 outbreak Beijing GNS News Agency, March 14: Vatican City: GNS : China reported 22 new deaths on Monday from the News Agency, March 14: new coronavirus epidemic, and the lowest number of fresh Pope Francis will de- cases since it started reporting the data in January. liver his Angelus Prayer and There were 40 new cases nationwide, the National the General Audience be- Health Commission said, with most in Hubei, the central hind closed doors and via province at the epicentre of the outbreak. livestream to avoid large crowds gathering at the St. The 22 new deaths — which were all in Hubei except Peter’s Square here amid one — bring the country’s toll to 3,119. the coronavirus outbreak More than 80,700 people have been infected in total which has infected one per- in mainland China. New infections reported from Hubei son in Vatican City. have been on a downward trend for several weeks. Matteo Bruni, the direc- On Monday all the new cases in the province were in tor of the Vatican’s press of- the capital city Wuhan, where the virus first emerged in fice, told Efe news on Satur- December. day that some residents of The numbers in China have been generally declin- the Vatican had been ing in recent weeks as the country’s draconian measures placed in quarantine. appear to be working infections brought into the country, the health commission As a safety precaution, A senior government official hinted last week that said, with four new cases confirmed Monday. Francis will deliver Sunday’s China could soon lift the lockdown on the province im- The rise in imported cases is raising fears that the Angelus and Wednesday’s posed in late January, which has effectively restricted the country’s progress in bringing infections down could be General Audience from the movement of some 56 million people in Hubei. library at the Apolistic Pal- into self-isolation at home. undone, and several local authorities are imposing quar- encircles the Vatican City – Elsewhere in Italy, mid- However, there have now been 67 cases of imported antines on those arriving from hard-hit areas. ace, from where it will be He said his family and broadcast online and on Saturday revealed he others who had been in week mass services were shared with the media. had tested positive for the close contact with him were cancelled in Lombardy, deadly virus. Veneto and Emilia- The decision to move being checked. He is the leader of the Romagna, the worst-hit re- the papal addresses behind There are 54 con- gions. Internship helps closed doors came after Italy country’s Democratic Party, firmed cases of coronavirus passed emergency mea- which governs in coalition at in Lazio. Sunday masses are a national level. expected to go ahead but sures suspending events The number of con- that draw large crowds. In a video shared on baptismal fonts have been firmed coronavirus cases in emptied and it is forbidden students gain skills Nicola Zingaretti, the social media, he said he was Italy stands at 5,061, while to shake hands or kiss dur- president of Italy’s Lazio re- taking all the recommended there were 233 fatalities. precautions and had gone ing the ceremonies. GNS News Agency, March 14: gion, home to Rome – which Launched in the heart of the financial district in 2010, Coventry University is a modern institution with a tradition of teaching excellence and student satisfaction. Bases across the country include Coventry, Scarborough and Attendee at political summit London; one campus is in the heart of the capital’s Square Mile. The university delivers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for UK and international stu- dents and offers many UG and PG courses, ranging from featuring Trump has coronavirus finances to engineering. It also owns a research centre as it strongly promotes applied research. The Faculties and Washington D.C: GNS News Agency, March 14: schools under Coventry University are Arts and Humani- A person who attended a gathering of top US political ties, Engineering, Computing and Environment; Life Sci- conservatives including President Donald Trump and Vice ences and Health; Coventry Business School; and Coven- Many of the team are multi-lingual and have experiences President Mike Pence has tested positive for the new try Law School. All programmes include an internship or of studying abroad themselves so they offer great advice coronavirus, officials said. work-related option to ensure a student gain substantial and support. insight into how the business world works. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is RANKING one of the country’s largest annual gatherings of political con- Students at Coventry University benefit from state-of- • 15th in the Guardian University Guide 2020 servatives, attracting thousands, and in addition to Trump and the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines • UK City of Culture 2021 Pence the February 26-29 event near Washington also fea- including health, design and engineering laboratories, tured several cabinet members and top White House officials. performing arts studios and computing centres. Subjects • University of the Year for Student Experience in The are brought to life by dynamic, interactive and stimulating Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 “The exposure occurred previous to the conference. A teaching delivered by word class academics. This is one New Jersey hospital tested the person, and CDC confirmed • Top modern University of the year by The Times and the positive result,” the event’s organizer American Conser- of the reasons why Coventry University has achieved a Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – the vative Union tweeted on Saturday, referring to the Centers for highest rating possible! • Ranked top 10 across 12 subject areas by Guardian Disease Control and Prevention. University Guide 2019 Coventry University has been awarded ‘University of The individual is quarantined and under medical care in the Year for Student Experience’ by the Times and Sunday • Top 5 best student cities in the UK by QS Best Stu- New Jersey. dent Cities 2018 Times Good University Guide. They provide students out- “This attendee had no interaction with the President or coronavirus getting closer to the White House. standing support services and focuses on future employ- Some of the notable alumni of Coventry University the Vice President and never attended the events in the main Trump added that his re-election campaign ral- ability to optimise their university experience. With strong are as follows: Steve Rogers – director of UX at Google hall,” the statement added. lies would continue even as the new coronavirus links to industry such as Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Inc; Philippa Snare – head of EMEA Marketing Group, ACU chairman Matt Schlapp however told The Washing- spreads. Rover, students have the chance to engage with top em- Facebook; Gerry McGovern – design director and chief ton Post that he interacted with the infected person at the event ployers. Coventry University also supports students with creative officer, Land Rover; Linda Spence – talent direc- — and while the timeline is unclear, Schlapp shook Trump’s COVID-19 is spread via small droplets from the international work or study opportunities, internships and tor, EMEA at Hewlett Packard Enterprise; David Yelland – hand on the stage on the last day of the conference. nose and mouth of an infected person, and is thought placements to enhance their employability. The Univer- former journalist and editor of The Sun, founder of PR spe- to be able to survive on surfaces for a few hours up to Trump, at least publicly, was putting up a brave front. sity has a 97% employability rate – one of the highest in cialist, Kitchen Table Partners; Gideon Coe – BBC Radio 6 several days, the World Health Organization says. the UK and aims to equip its students with the skills that presenter; Dr Aisling McLaughlin – deputy director for nurs- “I’m not concerned at all,” he said when asked about the employers need worldwide. There are currently over ing, NHS England; Ralph Debbas – chief executive of W 12,000 international students from more than 130 coun- Motors; Robert Thomas – chief operating officer, Mercedes tries at Coventry University. The International Office has a AMG Petronas; Craig Callum – director at the National team of dedicated experts to handle enquiries, applica- Transport Design Centre. US President Trump refuses to halt tions and support students throughout the visa process. Australian newspaper helps rallies as coronavirus surges Palm Beach: GNS News Agency, March 14: US President Donald end toilet paper crisis Trump signaled Saturday that he has no intention of New Delhi: GNS News Agency, March 14: halting campaign rallies #ToiletPaperApocalypse have been trending online. despite surging An Australian newspaper has recently printed extra coronavirus infections, as a pages to be used as toilet paper after coronavirus fears A user wrote, “Now all you need is a six inch nail on the back of the door.” case was confirmed for the triggered panic among customers prompting them to bulk first time within miles of the Another wrote, “Brave move trying to steal customers buy supplies, leaving some supermarket shelves bare. White House. The Twitter handle of the newspaper @TheNTNews away from the Daily Telegraph which is normally used for toilet paper.” The president struck a posted a video with the caption, “Yes, we actually did it defiant tone as he spoke to “Let us know if you sold more copies because of your #toiletpapercrisis.” reporters about the “special insert” please?” asked one user. The paper NT News’s front page also posted a mes- outbreak at his Mar a Lago sage which read: “We’ve printed an eight-page special lift- A user remarked, “Good!! I’m gonna buy a big carload resort in southern Florida, out inside, complete with handy cut lines, for you to use in of your beautiful paper!!” where he was hosting his an emergency.” Amid the coronavirus scare, physical stores like Brazilian counterpart Jair As the post went viral, Twitterati flooded the social Costcos, Target and even Walmart saw paper napkins, Bolsonaro. media with their reactions. wet wipes, toilet paper, hand sanitisers and disinfectants “We will have tremen- The hashtags like #ToiletPaperEmergency or flying off the shelves as shoppers rushed to stock up daily- dous rallies and we’re use products. doing very well, and we’ve done a fantastic job with respect to that subject,” concerned at all.” The coming days, without Washington, a “snake,” Over 1 lakh confirmed coronavirus Trump responded when president had already giving a reason. revealing that he preferred asked if his “Keep America insisted as he visited the to keep sick Americans on Centers for Disease Trump has been Great” campaign events heavily criticized for a stranded cruise ship to would continue. Control and Prevention keep the infection numbers cases reported globally: WHO (CDC) on Friday that the repeatedly contradicting Trump’s remarks the advice of his down, complained about risk of having so many CNN and revealed that he Geneva: GNS News came as the number of administration’s own At a daily briefing on people in close proximity was surprised to discover Agency, March 14: cases confirmed across the “doesn’t bother me at all.” experts in his public Friday, WHO Director-Gen- United States leapt past pronouncements about that people could die from More than one lakh The CDC warns on its eral Tedros Adhanom 400, with 19 deaths the coronavirus. the flu. confirmed cases of the novel Ghebreyesus said the orga- coronavirus web page confirmed so far, mainly in At a freewheeling More than 100,000 coronavirus disease have nization continues to recom- against people congregat- the west coast state of news conference at the people have been infected been reported globally as of mend all countries to make ing in crowds and encour- Washington. US Centers for Disease globally by the new Saturday morning (local COVID-19 containment their ages the elderly, in Meanwhile health Control and Prevention coronavirus, with more time), World Health Organi- highest priority, as the num- particular, to stay home as authorities announced the on Friday, the president than 3,500 deaths an- zation (WHO) spokesperson ber of cases is increasing much as possible. first confirmed case in the claimed falsely that tests nounced so far, mainly at Tarik Jasarevic said. worldwide. Trump has been nation’s capital — a for the virus were the epicenter in China. Among those 101,827 holding rallies — which Tedros called for efforts Washington DC resident in available for anyone who Trump’s potential confirmed infections before attract many senior citizens to slow down the epidemic his 50s with no history of needed one. Democratic challengers for 6 am (local time) on Satur- to save lives and buy time — at a rate of more than international travel and no The event was the presidency in Novem- day, 3,484 patients have for preparedness and for re- one a week recently, often close contacts with anyone intended to update the ber, Vermont Senator died, he said. search and development, as counter-programming to known to be infected. public on the epidemic. Bernie Sanders and former He added that further noting that ‘every day we Democratic primary Asked if he was vice president Joe Biden updated figures will be avail- can slow down the epidemic contests or debates. Instead, the presi- concerned that the virus have also continued to able in WHO’s daily situation is another day hospitals can However, his website dent made headlines by had spread to within a few hold campaign events report on COVID-19 on Sat- prepare themselves for currently indicates “no calling the governor of miles of the White House, attracting large crowds urday evening. cases.’ events scheduled” for the the worst-hit state, Trump replied: “No, I’m not during the crisis. SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 5 What caused global markets to sink Yes Bank won't be merged GNS News Agency, March 14 World markets plunged after global oil prices with SBI: Prashant Kumar nosedived on fears the glo- bal economy weakened by a virus outbreak might be Mumbai: GNS News awash in too much crude. Agency, March 14: Global stock markets India’s Yes Bank will and oil prices plunged Mon- not be merged with State day after a squabble among Bank of India, which is set to crude producers jolted in- infuse funds in the belea- vestors who already were on guered lender, the newly edge about the surging costs appointed administrator of a virus outbreak. leading the rescue plan said The main stock in- in a television interview on dexes in London and Frank- Monday. furt dropped by more 8% at “There is absolutely no the opening. Tokyo closed question of a merger,” down 5.1% while Sydney Prashant Kumar, the admin- lost 7.3% and Shanghai was while that might help to en- The U.S. Federal Riyadh stock exchange sus- istrator, told the CNBC TV18 channel. off 3%. courage consumer and cor- Reserve’s emergency 0.5% pended trading of state- The benchmark U.S. porate spending, it cannot cut in its key lending rate owned oil giant Saudi The Reserve Bank of crude price fell as much as reopen factories that are due failed to reverse the down- Aramco after its share price India (RBI) on Thursday took 30%, deepening a rout that to quarantines or a lack of turn and the yield on the 10- sank by the daily 10% limit control of Yes Bank, after the began when Saudi Arabia, workers and raw materials. year Treasury, already at at the opening. lender -- which is laden with RBI-appointed Yes cash withdrawal limit of Rs “I think we are going to Bank administrator Prashant 50,000 till April 3 ever since Russia and other major pro- Investors are looking record lows, dropped to Investors already were bad debts -- failed to raise declare our results on March Kumar on Monday said the the Reserve Bank super- ducers failed to agree on ahead to a meeting Thurs- 0.47% from 0.7% late Fri- on edge about the mounting the capital it needs to stay 14th,” Kumar said. above mandated regulatory lender is working to restore seded the board of the bank how much to cut output to day of the European Central day. costs of the coronavirus out- all banking services for its on March 5, 2020 and ap- In an exchange filing on prop up prices. Bank, which is widely ex- “Global recession risks break that began in China requirements. customers as as soon as pointed Kumar - a former SBI Saturday, Yes Bank had Investors usually wel- pected to announce new have risen,” Moody’s Inves- and has disrupted world Placing Yes Bank un- possible. executive - as its adminis- said, “the administrator will come lower energy costs for stimulus measures. tors Service said in a report. travel and trade. der a 30-day moratorium, consider and take on record the central bank imposed “I think for us, the first trator. businesses and consumers. Already last week, glo- “A sustained pullback in India’s Sensex re- the unaudited financial re- priority is the customers and Kumar also assured But the abrupt plunge, amid bal stocks were sinking as consumption, coupled with treated 6.2% to 35,255.73. limits on withdrawals to pro- sults of the bank, for the quar- how to provide the seamless that for the remaining days anxiety over the the spread of the virus extended closures of busi- Markets in Taiwan, New tect depositors and said it ter and nine months ended would work on a revival business to our customers of the moratorium on Yes coronavirus, rattled markets. prompted governments to nesses, would hurt earn- Zealand and Southeast Asia on December 31, 2019 and like you must have seen Bank, the bank staff is work- Central banks world- follow China’s lead by im- ings, drive layoffs and also declined. plan. The move spooked along with limited review re- wide have cut interest rates. posing travel controls and weigh on sentiment.” depositors, who rushed to on the very first day, all our ing hard so that all banking port thereon by the statutory withdraw funds from the ATMs were up for the cus- services could be restored But economists warn that canceling public events. In Saudi Arabia, the auditors of the bank on Sat- bank. tomers,” Kumar said in an at the earliest. urday, March 14, 2020.” interview to a TV channel. Kumar, a former fi- To a question that the nance chief at SBI, assured He said, since Satur- The RBI restriction on bank's capital requirement is Moody's Investors Service cut its depositors their money was day evening even the ATMs Yes Bank has also severely much higher than what SBI safe and that the moratorium of other banks were avail- impacted other financial will bring up with its 49 per on Yes Bank might be lifted able for customers for cash market transactions such as cent stake buy in the bank growth forecast for India to 5.3 per cent much before the deadline on withdrawal. forex, credit card, digital for Rs 2,450 crore, Kumar April 3 and normal banking “And in our branches, payment, among others. said the clarity would come New Delhi GNS News Agency, March 14: operations might resume as our staff is reaching out to with the board meeting when early as Friday. : Moody's cuts India growth forecast to 5.3% for 2020 customers. They are dealing it announces the earnings SBI Chairman Rajnish with their issues. I would also “All of us are working for the third quarter. on dampened domestic demand. In its update on Global so that the entire banking Macro Outlook for March, Moody's said the virus outbreak Kumar said on Saturday that like to take this opportunity “What SBI has shown the state-run bank would to thank all our customers service is available to our has spread rapidly outside China to a number of major customers as soon as pos- interest is of 49 per economies. need to invest up to 24.5 bil- who have really cooperated cent..definitely there would lion rupees ($331 million) to with us, who have shown lot sible,” Kumar said. “It now seems certain that even if the virus is steadily be more requirement. We buy a 49% stake in Yes of patience. And I think this Even before the RBI are in talks with like minded contained, the outbreak will dampen global economic ac- Bank as part of the initial is the faith in the brand of Yes action, the Mumbai-head- tivity well into Q2 of this year,” it said. investors. SBI is also doing phase of the rescue deal, Bank,” Kumar told CNBC TV quartered lender had de- that part. Moody's baseline forecasts assume that the number adding that the survival of 18. ferred announcement of its “So we are quite hope- of cases would keep increasing globally and there would troubled lender was a Yes Bank customers earnings for the third quar- be travel restrictions through the april-june period. “must”. ter of 2019-20 to March 14 ful that in a couple of days have been restricted with a the issue about the capital Apart from supply chain disruptions, it also expects in global factory production and consumer demand in the or before. second half and warmer weather in the Northern Hemi- requirement will be taken consumption and investment to be affected and prices of care of,” Kumar said. oil and other commodities to remain around current lows sphere in the spring and summer will weaken the spread until the end of june. of the virus. Accordingly, Moody's has revised growth forecasts for Further, Moody's has also analysed the downside OnePlus 7 Pro 5G finally G20 economies to 2.1 per cent, 0.3 percentage point lower scenario of 'extensive and prolonged slump' in case of than the previous baseline. significant increase in coronavirus cases or increasing public fear that the virus will not be contained and oil price China's 2020 growth forecast has also been reduced stays around USD 40-50 for 2020. receives Android 10 update to 4.8 per cent from the previous estimate of 5.2 per cent. In such a downside scenario, Moody's expects India's For India, Moody's has projected growth at 5.3 per growth to fall to 5 per cent in 2020, China (3.7 per cent) Beijing: GNS News Agency, March 14: cent for 2020, lower than 5.4 per cent GDP expansion pro- and the US (0.9 per cent). Earlier, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had said that the com- jected in february, taking into account baseline scenario of pany would roll out the Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 significant global disruption. Stating that global recession risks have risen, it said that the longer the outbreak affects economic activity, the update to OnePlus 7 Pro 5G smartphones in the first quar- Moody's said baseline forecasts for this year are based demand shock will dominate and lead to recessionary dy- ter of 2020 and now the firm has started rolling out the on two assumptions, the disruption of economic activity in namics. OxygenOS OS 10.0.4 update to the device. the first half of this year will be followed by some recovery The update brings in the usual bunch of Android 10 goodies, along with new UI and enhanced location per- missions for privacy. Good news: Petrol, diesel Along with Android 10 and OxygenOS 10, the users would be getting some new design elements, while new full-screen gestures are also here. gets cheaper One can now opt to use tweaked Google navigation gestures here. A user can also swipe from the left or right The retail price of petrol in Kolkata saw a drop of 23 side of the display to go back paise to Rs 73.28 per litre. The diesel price fell by 25 paise in the eastern metropolitan city to retail at Rs 65.59 per The ‘Smart Display’ option is also introduced in litre. OxygenOS 10 and it will display intelligent information based on specific times, locations, and events. In Mumbai, petrol price was Rs 76.29 per litre as against Rs 76.53 a day earlier. Diesel was retailed at Rs The update also brings in the ‘Game Space’ app which 66.24 per litre, 26 paise lower than on Sunday. allows its users to see all your favorite games in one place, and access various settings as well. In Chennai, petrol was retailed at Rs 73.33 per litre, 25 paise lower than a day earlier. Diesel price saw a fall of 26 paise to retail at Rs 66.75 per litre in the southern met- ropolitan. India's retail inflation remains Global crude oil prices fell by as much as a third fol- lowing Saudi Arabia's move to start a price war with Rus- New Delhi GNS News Agency, March 14: sia amid worries over the spread of coronavirus. Petrol and diesel prices registered a drop across the Brent crude futures were down 13.29 dollars or 29 above RBI target band country on Monday as global oil prices plummeted around per cent at 31.98 dollars a barrel by 04:33 hrs GMT after 30 per cent after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and set plans earlier dropping to 31.02 dollars, their lowest since Febru- Bengaluru: I GNS for a dramatic increase in crude production in April. ary 12, 2016. News Agency, March 14: In New Delhi, petrol price fell by 24 paise intra-day Brent futures were on track for their biggest daily de- India’s retail inflation and stood at Rs 70.59 per litre. Diesel in the national capi- cline since January 17, 1991 at the start of the first Gulf likely cooled from recent tal was retailed at Rs 63.26 per litre on Monday as against War. highs to a three month low Rs 63.51 on Sunday. in February, due to moder- ating food prices, but re- mained above the Reserve Saudi Arabia slashes oil prices Bank of India’s target band, a Reuters poll of economists on global demand. found. Tokyo: GNS News Agency, March 14: Saudi Arabia slashed its official selling prices and Inflation eased to Losing more than a quarter of their value, oil prices made plans to ramp up crude output next month after Rus- 6.80%, significantly lower were set on monday for their biggest daily rout since the sia balked at making a further steep than January’s 7.59%, ac- output cut proposed by the Organi- cording to the March 4-6 poll zation of Petroleum Exporting Coun- of more than 40 economists. tries (OPEC) to stabilize oil markets. Forecasts in the poll Meanwhile, China’s efforts to ranged between 6.10% and curtail the coronavirus outbreak has 7.65% and 15 contributors disrupted the world’s second-larg- expected consumer price est economy and curtailed ship- inflation over or at 7%, sug- ments to the biggest oil importer. gesting strong price pres- year. sures are lingering. No one over six years -- and ana- And the spread of the virus to “But increased tariffs in Madan Sabnavis, chief expected it to fall to within lysts expect a further decel- other major economies such as Italy telecom and other key sec- economist at CARE Ratings, the RBI’s comfort range of eration in Asia’s third larg- and South Korea and the growing tors, higher gold and edible said the RBI could overlook number of cases in the United States 2%-6%. est economy as the overshooting inflation if the oil prices would keep infla- coronavirus hurts growth. have increased concerns that oil “We expect inflation to tion elevated above the coronavirus hits the demand will slump this year. ease substantially, led by a MPC’s target range.” Amid uncertainty about country’s economic health. sharp sequential correction how the virus will spread, Goldman Sachs and other ma- Despite lowering inter- in vegetables, fruits and fuel the RBI said it would act ac- jor banks such as Morgan Stanley est rates by a total of 135 “If the virus spreads, the prices,” said Madhavi Arora, cordingly and expressed its have cut their demand growth fore- basis points last year eco- RBI will definitely intervene lead economist at Edelweiss willingness to ease mon- casts, with Morgan Stanley predict- nomic growth was 4.7% in and go for a rather big cut in Securities, who was the etary policy further but above ing China will have zero demand the October-December interest rates, improving the first Gulf War, after Saudi Arabia cut its official prices in a most accurate Reuters poll target inflation could make growth in 2020. Goldman sees a contraction of 150,000 quarter -- its slowest pace in market sentiment,” he said. market already reeling from the impact of the coronavirus bpd in global demand. forecaster for India CPI last it difficult for the RBI to act. 6 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 Playing by their own rules Travel: passion or FOMO? It takes a lot of courage to follow your passions de- Despite being around spite the odds and to achieve success through sheer hard for only a little over ten years, work. The women below have gone the extra mile to follow platforms such as Facebook, their passion, sometimes while holding on to a permanent Twitter and Instagram have job and sometimes competing in male-dominated fields become an integral part of such as poker and bodybuilding. our lives, developing a dis- tinct ‘social media culture’ Athlete Tapasya Solanki: The youngest bikini athlete and in its wake providing us I recently participated in Steadfast Nutrition Presents with a few clichés, such as Sheru Classic March 2020 held in Chandigarh and was travel. the category winner. The prep for the competition was un- While every era has doubtedly tough for me. I used to wake up at 4 am, prepare had its share of enthusiastic my meals and head for my cardio at 5 am. Thereafter, there travellers, no other has trans- was college at 7 am followed by CA studies and then my formed travel into an 11 am to 6 pm schedule at work. I got back home so I could aspirational lifestyle as the get back to my training at 8 pm. My days were all packed. Instagram era has. Add to However, my passion kept me going and I managed the aspirations the peer to ace my prep and complete my studies on time. All said pressure to make life seem and done, being a 19-year-old girl comes with challenges 'Instaworthy', and we have around managing work and study while focusing on my the bizarre practice of “Two Bollywood films, Yeh bodybuilding competitions. I ignore the daily taunts and Fakeation or fake vacation siast who loves putting her Jawaani Hai Deewani and may be understood as com- discouragement that people with orthodox mind-set throw tion, it is difficult for a sportsperson to be motivated, and getaway pictures on social Zindagi Na Milegi Na pensatory of the behaviour this reflects on their performance. where people morph their at me about my sport. In truth, none of it stops me.” pictures over exotic back- media, says, “There have Dobara (ZMND), should be for the mundane routine life That being said gender inequality is prevalent in sports grounds to make it look like always been a large num- especially mentioned in this that does not come with the Runki Goswami: Marketing head of MNC, singer and ber of people who have en- package of thrill and popu- composer as it is in any other profession. Male counterparts do not vacation pictures. regard. Of course, there are treat women athletes well. I experienced it first hand when joyed travelling and clicking people who are genuinely in larity. Then comes the feel- Multitasking is considered as a normal trait in a I started as a roller-skating coach. Local coaches without In fact, a 2019 NY Post pictures. And at the end of love with travelling and pho- ing of entitlement, which woman’s life, and because everything is a priority for any credentials would think nothing about treating me report talked about a com- the day, it’s all about atten- tography, but Ranbir may be interpreted more as women, we cannot say that either the family or our career badly, someone who had enough experience! That is when pany, ‘Fake a Vacation’, tion,” she tells us. Kapoor’s character in the the desire of seeming differ- which thrived on helping is not important. Now add to the list a hobby/passion and I decided to start my own academy.” And with the easy ac- film Bunny, singing ‘Ilahi’ as ent from the rest, rather than balancing it out becomes all trickier. people, especially he travels across the world showing themselves as bet- Nutrition Athlete Dalima Chhibber: Youngest football influencers who seek more cess to technology, includ- However, if there is a will, there is a way, and I believe player ing good phones and good with his camera became the ter off than others. Again, learning to say ‘no’ to a few things without the urge to try to ‘followers’, to look as if they new definition of cool.” self-indulgence or a petty Being able to play football for so many years has been are on a fancy getaway ev- editing apps, she thinks it is please everyone, but sticking to things that please you, are only natural for people to Yatharth also believes that form of narcissism is fostered important. I love my music and it gives me divine pleasure. a privilege and a great learning experience. I am what I am ery now and then. From fa- ZNMD and other such films by the self-concept that is today because of the sport. I was 13 when I was selected mous YouTube channels want to project that side of So if it means to cut down on unnecessary socialising, not life on social media. have also been very suc- built based on the apprecia- watching a movie over a weekend or not cooking a favourite for the U-14 national team. Some years later, when study- such as Yes Theory and cessful in propagating the tions gathered of the grand ing in Class 12, I captained the U-19 national team. When Buzzfeed have actually “For me, it is #trending social life on social media.” food item for my kids, so be it. and not a cliché yet,” adds idea that one absolutely I started my career playing professional football, it was not taken up the challenge in needs to be on a journey to I don’t compromise with my interests especially the a well-known sport for girls and there were hardly any which they fool their follow- Rituparna. Sandra then talks ones that help me carve my identity. ‘find’ themselves. “Of course, about the extremes of this women players. But now, girls look forward to playing the ers into believing that they Quite unlike Rituparna, there is nothing wrong about Smita: Poker player on Adda52 game professionally. So too, I believe you have to fight for were out holidaying. Then, trend, which leads people to however, is Yatharth people who connect with fake a vacation online. “How- Being mainly a cash game player on Adda52.com, I what you want, work hard and believe in yourself. there are even videos that Chauhan, an independent that, but there are too many show hacks to help people ever negative, it would per- spend many hours multi-tabling every day, studying the Aanchal: Lead Singer at Yatra with Aanchal, an Indie content creator, who claims who do it to keep up appear- haps be safe to say that it game and trying to learn new variants of the game. Poker Rock Band to take fake pictures. What’s to be ‘done’ with the trend. ances on social media,” he more, most of them even often protects the individual has taught me patience and discipline, not only at the tables My recent achievement is the TAA Music label on “The whole concept of put- adds. succeed in fooling their fol- from poor mental health spi- but also in life. An added bonus of my profession is that it YouTube, an artist-driven music label that is all about origi- ting one's travel online out- lowers. So what about trav- Apart from peer pres- rals of sadness, loneliness has brought me the flexibility to choose my working hours, nal music. I have recently launched it along with other weighs the idea of travel it- elling makes this generation sure and pop culture, how- and self-pity,” she says. to be my own boss, take as many leaves as I want and get founders. I use folk, earth instruments, which defines the self. We'll soon reach a point as obsessed with it as going ever, does this trend say So should we encour- into the grind for as long as I need to. I’d love to see more culture of a country or state. I have made nine original where travel bloggers will to the extent of taking ex- anything about this genera- age such forged pleasure? women playing poker.” songs without any label or investments. I have been able outnumber the travel desti- treme measures to make it tion? “Of course not, because to garner 100K views on my YouTube and have created a nations itself and that will be Athlete Shruti Kotwal: Indian roller skater happen or even fake it if it is Sandra Monteiro, a soon it will turn into a case niche for myself in the market with the style called ‘folk a sad and heart-breaking I’m a national-level gold medallist in roller skating but not possible? recession to deal with.” health psychologist, ex- of white water instead of because of the limited opportunities and local politics, I genre’ in originals. All my originals have earthy instruments milk. A social platform needs Rituparna Then pointing to pop- plains, “Creating a wishful decided to move to ice skating because it is an Olympic such as sarangi, ektara, dhol and table. However, the jour- life online through travelling to become a better social ney of an independent musician is challenging, leading Chakraborty, a working pro- culture in playing a role in sport and is more globally recognised. Sadly, however, fessional and a travel enthu- space,” Sandra asserts. athletes find support in India only once they prove their you through different emotions because sometimes you this trend, Yatharth says, mettle. People do not understand that sportspersons need need to go against your own family. But once you turn your proper infrastructure to hone their skills. In such a situa- passion into a profession, working really hard day and night, there is no looking back.” Pidgin and all goth, Djinn goes Tesu Calcutta spills its secrets in where others daren’t racy birth mystery Jai, the nine-year-old show of not wanting to take protagonist and narrator, a “present” from a woman, ‘Sarojini’s Mother’ could well have been titled ‘Elvis’s lives in a slum near the but accepts it from the Father’ because the main protagonist is a likeable young Purple Line of the metro, woman's husband. man called Elvis, formerly known as Chiru Sen. When he where a couple of hundred Jai, a fan of Police Pa- was six years old, his father walked into the sea, never to families dwell. Their water trol, a TV show, recruits his return. With a working mother, Chiru was left alone for comes from one erratic tap reluctant friends Pari and hours listening to the radio, and Elvis Presley entered his that runs a few hours a day, Faiz to solve the mystery of soul. and they store it in barrels Bahadur's disappearance. on the street. They stand in But Jai is more dreamer than Elvis is a layabout according to his despairing mother. long lines at the pay toilet He’s part of a band that spends more time practising than detective, and they make every morning, where the little real progress with the actually performing gigs, and does the oddest of odd jobs. custodian might lock up and His biggest source of income comes from tourists: “I be- “case”, despite Pari telling disappear whenever he him to focus. came the friend you needed if you were remotely inter- feels like it. There is no hot ested in visiting Calcutta. Elvis could find you a flat with a water for a bath, even in win- The horror deepens as working toilet. Lead you to a teacher to learn the sitar. If ter, and an oily smog hovers more children disappear. you got yourself strung up in strings, he could untie you in over the houses most of the Parents impose rules on no time. His advice could save you from diarrhoea and time. Families manage with their children: no going out malaria. He could shield you from thugs, peddlers and one room, which serves as alone after dark, no visits to swindlers, from the police if things got too hot. He could kitchen and bedroom and “Bhoot Bazar” - ghost mar- take you dancing or to the races. Or if it was all too much parlour, and, if the budget ket – after dark, no going to and getting on your nerves, he could strum his Braganza runs to a TV set, a theatre as school alone, and, for Jai's and sing you the Motown blues.” well. Jai's breakfast is typi- elder sister Runu, a talented Sudder Street, Calcutta’s hippie tourist hub, is his cally a rusk and a glass of runner, no practice. But the stomping ground, and he’s good friends with most of the tea, on which he sustains rules can't be enforced with hotel managers and SIM card shopkeepers who cater to himself until lunchtime at the any rigour, not by mothers – tourists. He happily stumbles along ignoring his mother’s government school, when including Jai's – who work wails of disappointment: “What kind of job pays you to go he gets the free meal – ter- at the homes of the well-off, about ghosts who come to in “hi-fi” flats across the gar- saree shopping with memsahibs?” she frequently asks. rible because officials grab The police do nothing. your rescue when you need most of the budget for it – that bage dump, and often have it, and when you have no And then he gets one of the most challenging assign- to keep late hours to keep It's the people of the basti ments in his life: a hunt for a tourist’s biological mother. His the school offers its students. who find a box full of small one else. Indian society their employers happy. Faiz comes across as deeply cal- client Sarojini Campbell (Saz) is a 27-year-old British citi- Life in the slum – the takes to wearing a tabeez to belongings of the missing zen. She has no family to call her own (her adoptive mother basti – is a matter of surviv- children – ornaments, lous, one in which even the keep the djinns away, and gods have deserted the is dead), and she is determined to discover her roots. She’s ing from day to day.. The Jai, too, feels the fear. clothes, a cellphone – and found the perfect detective in Elvis: he has seedy but re- slum itself could be demol- take it to the police, forcing poor, whose only hope is in sourceful friends in all the right places. While he’s willing ished anytime, and its resi- And then there is the them to follow up, and find these ghosts, the djinns of to help, he privately wonders, “Why search for a mother While Saz treats Elvis distantly like the informal dents live in fear of the ar- perpetual uncertainty about the real culprit. But there is the title. when you’ve got enough trouble already? What more can detective she’s hired, Elvis experiences a powerful rival of government JCBs to when the slum will be demol- no escape from fake news Annapara has tried to she give you once you’ve slipped out of her womb and urge to protect her from both her biological mother destroy their houses. Order ished. Jai's mother Madhu and rumour in the basti, with do something extremely dif- crawled away from her lap?” His thinking seems to be contenders. He fears that the poor one could exploit of some kind is imposed by keeps everything she thinks people living so close to- ficult: write a story for grown- she can't do without, includ- inspired by his strained relationship with his own mother. her (admittedly, Saz has spent large amounts of Quarter, teenage son of a gether, with so much contact ups in the voice of a child. local politician of the saffron ing her daughter's certificate with each other. The cloud She pulls it off with verve, Saz is astonished at how easily he finds a contender money on household appliances for her), and some- for proficiency at sports, all for her biological mother in the slums. Elvis too is aston- thing doesn’t ring true about the brittle rich one variety, who gets his name of suspicion that descended except for a few spots where rolled up in an old bedsheet on the basti when the Mus- Jai seems far more than ished when Saz produces a second contender from an either—besides her lawyer boyfriend seems nasty, from his habit of consuming a quarter of liquor every so that when they do come, lims were blamed for the dis- nine years old. Make no mis- Internet chat room: a posh, wealthy boutique owner. Both as he threatens to slap criminal charges against the she can flee the JCBs at insist that Saz is their baby, and that’s where the madness morning. appearances lifts, but the take, this is a good book, and poor contender for making fraudulent claims to be her short notice. divide it brought only deep- a worthwhile read, but more in the book springs from. We swing from humble meals in mother, and is willing to declare Saz non compos Horror comes visiting filthy slums to fine dining in starchy clubs, waiting for Saz to the basti when Jai's class- After a few more disap- ens whens the police take ruthless editing would have declare the winner, and often feel like screaming at her to mentis in a court of law if she chooses the slum mate, Bahadur, who, be- pearances, Hindu leaders of their time over releasing the made it outstanding. stop behaving like a yo-yo and get those important DNA dweller over his girlfriend. cause of his stammer, the local political party – in- TV-repair-shop owner. Faiz Excerpt (p 213, para 9 cluding Quarter's father – and his family – besides oth- tests done. servants and their families during the British Raj) throws seems a little slower than to end of page) others his age, disappears. gang up with a godman and ers – leave the basti for an- While Saz treats Elvis distantly like the informal de- up poignant stories of children who died of scarlet fever on hold the Muslims guilty. They other with a larger Muslim I feed Samosa a bit of tective she’s hired, Elvis experiences a powerful urge to the ship journey from England, their coffins carried ashore. At first it seems that he might the rusk Ma gave me for have run away from home: put pressure on the police population. protect her from both her biological mother contenders. He As Elvis says, “This is where the battle against cholera, do something, and the po- breakfast. It's a good thing fears that the poor one could exploit her (admittedly, Saz measles, malaria and ague was finally lost.” Elvis really is his father is a violent alco- In the end, though, he loves rusk and I hate it. holic. But nearly a week on, lice respond by arresting shope lives on, in the form has spent large amounts of money on household appli- at his best when he plays guide—now if his mother saw Faiz's brother and a gentle Ma thinks Runu-didi and I sit ances for her), and something doesn’t ring true about the him like this, she’d stop complaining, perhaps! the matter looks different. of a single star that shines at home all day, studying for Filing an official complaint Muslim who runs a TV repair out to Jai through the night, brittle rich one either—besides her lawyer boyfriend seems The plot suddenly thickens. There are attacks, arrests, shop, and was not only kind our exams that will begin the nasty, as he threatens to slap criminal charges against the carries the risk of attracting that he tries to show his ca- day school reopens. But and all manner of unsavoury things. Basu goes fairly over- the attention of officialdom, to Bahadur but also figured nine assistant, Samosa... poor contender for making fraudulent claims to be her the-top as the unnecessary intrigue sets in. What started out what he was good at. Didi leaves for training soon mother, and is willing to declare Saz non compos mentis in which might then demolish The story draws from after she finishes her chores. as a fascinating story turns farcical and loses its warmth, the basti, so when the po- The disappearance of a court of law if she chooses the slum dweller over his but never its fun—the characters are delightful! the infamous Nithari case of We don't ask each other girlfriend. lice, in the form of a senior two Muslim children, a the noughties, involving questions. We are good at Saz finally agrees to a DNA test, and tries to per- constable and his junior, brother and sister, does little Saz continues to dither and two-time both the con- murdered slum children, keeping our secrets. suade her two mother contenders to do the same. At the condescend to visit the to ease the suspicion. For tenders till she feels something for either, and in the mean- corrupt police, and a well-to- The TV-repair chacha same time she discovers another older woman whom she scene of the possible crime, Jai, it all comes to a head while Elvis entertains readers with brief tour guides. We do businessman and his steps out of his shop with grows extremely fond of: Elvis’s mother. There’s a chance the frantic mother of the when Runu goes missing, take a train ride to Bhagalpur with colourful co-passengers servant. Annapara's por- two customers and sees us. that Elvis may rediscover his mother through Saz. There’s missing boy offers the senior and he blames himself for and visit the jail to witness great drama, we tour Calcutta’s trayal of life in the slum is 'You're playing here be- a chance that Saz will finally find her real mother. And policeman a gold necklace her disappearance. Madhu National Museum (also called Jaadughar because of its authentic and gritty. Each of cause you think Bahadur there’s also the chance that Saz could find someone very as an incentive to carry out continues to keep everything enchantments) and say hello to its most precious relic, a the three sections of the will come back to my shop special who is not her mother, not even female for that an “informal” investigation. precious packed for flight, mummy from Egypt. The European Cemetery on Park Street book begins with a ghost first, haan?' he says. 'You're matter. Take a guess at what happens next or better still, The policeman makes a including the certificate... story in the third person, (the final resting place of sailors, soldiers, traders, civil read the book. such good children.' SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 INDIAN CHRONICLE Ranga Reddy 7 Prakash Raj Comes Forward To Amitabh Bachchan goes vintage Support Rahul Sipligunj! in new Twitter post It is known that Bigg Boss 3 winner Rahul Sipligunj New Delhi: Megastar was recently attacked in Prism Pub which was in Amitabh Bachchan on Mon- Gachibowli. Rishik Reddy who was a brother of MLA Rohit day shared a picture with a Reddy smashed a beer bottle on the head of the famous vintage car on Twitter, ex- singer which left Rahul in injuries. He immediately rushed pressing that he is "speech- to the hospital and later he came in front of the media and less" in the presence of the demanded justice for what was done to him. Rahul Sipligunj classic automobile. even tweeted to KTR asking for justice and said he is an The actor who is quite admirer of KCR. Celebrities like Noel and Varun Sandesh active on social media, es- came forward in support of the singer. pecially microblogging site Now, versatile actor Prakash Raj came to the aid of Twitter, is seen standing Rahul as he demanded justice for the popular singer. They near the yellow coloured vin- met Vijay Bhaskar Daasyam recently which led to rumors tage car wearing a pink that they wanted to settle the issue. Prakash Raj openly kurta with white pyjama and denied it saying that it was a casual meeting and there is an off-white coloured shawl. no option of backing out till justice is served. He claimed "There are times that Rahul is not at fault in this issue and there is no ques- when you are speechless .. tion of compromise. I am now .. been trying to With Prakash Raj getting involved, the situation cer- express, but nothing comes out ... a story of times gone The superstar is cur- tainly heated up over Rahul's issue now. part of a trilogy. New York, and Mumbai, by .. a gesture beyond time," rently shooting for sci-fi film among other places and Bachchan wrote in the cap- 'Brahmastra'. Directed by The film has been ex- stars Ranbir Kapoor and tion. Ayan Mukherji, it is the first tensively shot in Bulgaria, Alia Bhatt in the lead roles Kartikeya 2: Locations alongside Bachchan. Scouting On Full Swing! 'I felt blessed': Anupam Kher

Talented filmmaker Chandoo Mondeti is planning to thanks PM Modi for birthday wishes make a sequel for his super hit flick 'Karthikeya'. The film New Delhi: Two days after he celebrated his birthday was officially launched and Nikhil who played the title role in New York, veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on in the original is playing the lead role in this sequel too. Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his The concept teaser which was released recently brought a birthday wishes. lot of interest and curiosity among the audience. The team Kher shared a picture of the postcard through which released another update regarding this film. Modi extended his birthday wishes to him and tweeted, 'Karthikeya' series is a mystery thriller that has a de- "Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodiji for sending votional touch to it. They revealed it in the concept teaser. me your warm wishes on my birthday through your App." The film runs on the concept of finding out a secret that was "It made me extremely happy. Your intent to reach out left hidden during the time of Lord Krishna. Director to people is humbling. I felt blessed. May you continue to Chandoo Mondeti is searching for a suitable location for inspire millions of Indians for years to come. Jai Ho!" Kher this backdrop. Sharing this news, People Media Factory further wrote in the tweet. who is bankrolling this project has released pictures on Chandoo in a desert-like area. Kher on Saturday celebrated the special day with veteran Hollywood actor Robert De Niro in New York. The director is seen standing stylishly in this area and foreign cinema. Some of his notable films include, 'A you wonder if he is the hero in this film. The location looks Anupam Kher is a senior actor who has featured in Wednesday', 'Karma' and 'Saaransh'. deserted and we need to see how this fits into the story. scores of blockbuster movies in both Indian as well as Trailer: Superstar Rajni Embarks New kid on the block which he played the role Kunal. On A Wild Adventure on 23th March! “Offers gradually started to trickle in from Telugu pro- ducers after I was featured in Majili. I played the husband Ever since it was announced that superstar to Divyansha Kaushik (Anshu) in the movie. Earlier, it was Rajnikanth will be a part of the popular wild adventure screen presence and Telangana dialect that had fetched program 'Into The Wild', people are eagerly waiting to wit- me the lead role in web series Pilla Pillagadu. Now I am ness it on the small screen. The time has finally arrived as confident that Sivan will surely impress audiences at the the Discovery Channel has officially announced that the box office. program will be aired on 23rd March at 8 PM. When I heard the script Sivan, I was awestruck by its The trailer has Rajni doing some daredevil deats narrative. It’s a completely different genre, a never-before even at the age of 70 along with Bear Grylls. The 'Darbar' seen love flick, laced with violence and unflinching ro- hero is seen climbing the hills, hanging on the bridges and mance. I am playing the character of a Drive In owner and even crossing the steams. The trailer is edited smoothly how a small incident turns his life upside down is to be which showcases Rajni's style and grace along with giv- watched out for,” says Sai Teja who has his family roots in ing you an idea of what to expect from the program. One Karimnagar. has to give a standing ovation to Rajni for coming forward “Although it is my debut movie as a protagonist, Sivan to go on such an adventurous ride at this age. This once has taken a toll on me emotionally and physically as the again proves that age is just a number for Thalaiva. Fans movie has different shades and multiple layers weaved are waiting with bated breath to witness this legendary into it. I thoroughly enjoyed giving my best as an actor. It hero on this famous worldwide reality television. was a great experience working with my director Sivan Rajnikanth is working with director Siva for his up- coming flick. His last outing was 'Darbar' which released whose name is also the same as the title. during the Pongal season. The movie is releasing on March 13,” he signs off. Santosh Reddy Lingala is producing Sivan under the ban- ner SR Cine Entertainments. Music is being composed by After playing the boy next- door role in Telugu web Sidharth Sadasivan while Meeran is handling the cinema- Mahesh To Launch series Pilla Pillagadu, emerging actor Sai Teja Kalvakota tography. Other actors include TNR, Mahendra, Arjun gets serious this time with his upcoming movie Sivan. A Reddy Bhushan, DS Rao, Tarunika Singh, Asritha and Management graduate from the city, Sai Teja made the CVL. New Specialized Perfume! heads turn with his craft in Naga Chaitanya starrer Majili in Shraddha Srinath forays Hollywood actors understood that they can use their popularity and convert into a brand to make money as much as they can, when the stars shine bright. Mahesh Babu is taking a leaf out of their books. He is into food business now a big Brand in Telugu states and he is milking it in every possible way. It appears that Southern movie actor Shraddha Srinath The actor almost got depressed when he got back to has ventured into food business. The actor, who had gar- back disasters but endorsements kept coming his way, nered immense stardom with sports drama Jersey in making him realise that his market is set and it won't vanish Telugu, seems to have taken a break from showbiz to fo- overnight. cus on her new crush “food business”. He needed Bharat Ane Nenu to help him establish Taking to Instagram account, the actor shared with the same in the eyes of trade pundits too. After that he gave her fans about the restaurant Per Se, “To everyone that two more hits and each one became bigger than the film guessed restaurant – Yes! Maybe a little less than a res- before. taurant but a little more than a cafe, definitely a LOT of good food… and simple.. and fresh. And in my journey He ventured into clothing brand Business with Humbl towards a better relationship with food, i’m one step closer and now, he is looking to introduce a customized perfume to a cleaner & healthier lifestyle, which makes this one a brand as well. He will release different scents for Men, it little close to the heart. seems. So, here it is – @persechennai I’m super thrilled to He took interest in charity and is trying to expand AMB introduce Chennai’s coolest new salad bar & cafe -that into a multiplex chain as well. Truly, if Superstar Krishna gives you the choice to be healthy or indulgent with not- became a brand for courageous cinema in TFI, his son is your-regular sandwiches, sweet crepes, a few other stun- becoming a brand that future actors will follow for sure in ning concoctions & of course, if you’re in the mood for it, TFI, after acquiring star status! the healthy route — salads. We’re swinging our doors open tomorrow, come show us some love!” On the work front, Shraddha is learnt to Makers share intriguing have signed a film project Fantom that is being directed by Anup Bhandari. She will be pairing up with Kannada star Sudeep in the movie. poster of 'Hungama 2' Techie-turned-filmmaker Anup came to limelight with the movie Rangitaranga in Kannada.Shraddha is likely to New Delhi: The makers of the comedy-drama 'Hungama 2' on give her nod to the project as she has a meaty role to play Monday shared an intriguing poster of the flick featuring the lead in Fantom. Shraddha who is a native of Karnataka, hogged actors. limelight with Kannada mystery thriller U Turn in 2016. Film critic and movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the poster on Twitter that features Meezaan Jaffrey, Pranitha Subhash, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal. B-town celebrates spirit of Adarsh's tweet reads," #PareshRawal, #ShilpaShettyKundra, #MeezaanJafri and #PranithaSubhash... New poster of #Hungama2... Directed by Priyadarshan... Produced by Ratan Jain, womanhood Ganesh Jain, Chetan R Jain and Armaan Ventures." B-town celebs celebrated the spirit of womanhood on Kapoor shared a special video on Instagram where he International women’s day by sharing special messages 'Hungama 2' stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, shared a rapid-fire round featuring the woman of impor- on Sunday. Kartik Aaryan shared a picture along with the Meezaan Jaffery and South Indian actress Pranitha Subhash in tance in his life including his digital manager, girlfriend women who empower him in a Women’s Day special post pivotal roles.Paresh Rawal, whose character was one of the high- and captioned the video as, “Aapke liye FUNthing special on Instagram. He wrote, “Meet the Women who Empower lights of 'Hungama' reunites with Priyadarshan after seven years. my very own Rapid Fire… Enjoy & btw #Happy- me !! The Women who run my world . The duo has worked together in comedies like 'Hera Pheri', 'Bhagam WomensDay.” Bhaag', and 'Malamaal Weekly'. A very Happy Women’s Day to everyone.” Arjun 8 Ranga Reddy INDIAN CHRONICLE SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 COVID19 brings sport to a Manchester United thrash LASK behind closed doors in Europa League grinding halt world over Paris: GNS News Agency, March 14: Melbourne: GNS Manchester United News Agency, March 14: won 5-0 at LASK Linz be- As thousands of fans hind closed doors in the first queued to get into the Aus- leg of their Europa League tralian Grand Prix for the first last-16 tie, in a competition Formula One weekend of thrown into chaos as a re- the season, the teams and sult of the coronavirus pan- drivers were packing up to demic. leave. Odion Ighalo slammed Concern over the home the opener via the coronavirus left organizers underside of the bar from 20 with little choice Friday but yards just before the half- to cancel the season-open- hour, and Daniel James ing race, particularly after added a second with a sharp McLaren's withdrawal be- run and finish just before the cause a team member hour mark. tested positive for the Juan Mata bagged a COVID-19 illless. third eight minutes from the The announcement Principals of nine F1 end and Mason Greenwood allowed to take place before tween Olympiakos and uninterrupted regular sea- and Andreas Pereira struck came after Spanish authori- a crowd. Rangers against Wolverhampton Wanderers teams and organizers met Madrid. beginning in Sydney on Fri- son. in injury time, as United ex- ties suspended flights until Bayer Leverkusen at Ibrox in Greece. overnight and “concluded day will go ahead but with- Arsenal's entire squad tended their unbeaten run to March 25 to the country will also be open to fans. with a majority view of the “What we determined out fans, while a women's from Italy, which has been Results: Istanbul teams that the race should was in quarantine after its today is that this hiatus will 11 matches, with nine clean Basel secured a sur- Basaksehir FK (Turkey) 1, manager, Mikel Arteta, tour to South Africa has been the worst hit European na- not go ahead," a joint state- be, most likely, at least 30 sheets in that time. prise 3-0 victory over FC Copenhagen (Denmark) tested positive for COVID-19 suspended, Cricket Austra- tion by the spread of the vi- ment by motorsport's gov- days," Silver said on TNT's The game was played Eintracht Frankfurt with 0; Sevilla vs. AS Roma post- late Thursday. Then, lia said. rus. erning body, local organiz- “Inside The NBA" while without fans in line with the Samuele Campo, Kevin Bua poned; LASK (Austria) 0, Chelsea announced winger "We believe this is the ers and F1 said. making his first public com- guidance of the Austrian With the second legs and Fabian Frei all on target Man United (England) 5; Callum Hudson-Odoi had right decision to minimise the ments since the league sus- government -- one of four due to be played next for the visitors. Germany's fi- Eintracht (Germany) 0, FC OTHER MAJOR CA- also returned a positive test risk of public exposure to the pended play Wednesday matches to be held behind week, it is unclear how the nancial capital will also host Basel 1893 (Switzerland) 3; SUALTIES for the virus on Thursday, coronavirus, which the night after Utah Jazz center closed doors on Thursday. ties will be resolved. next week's return leg, due Olympiacos Piraeus Meanwhile, Champi- meaning its full playing Rudy Gobert tested positive World Health Organisation In other important to coronavirus-related re- (Greece) 1, Wolverhampton ons League football squad and coaching staff declared a global pandemic UEFA on Wednesday for the coronavirus, or confirmed that the first legs matches, Istanbul strictions imposed by Swiss (England) 1; Rangers (Scot- matches have been can- were self-isolating. on Thursday," said CA chief Basaksehir won 1-0 at authorities. land) 1, Leverkusen (Ger- COVID-19. A second Jazz between Inter Milan and celled following four of the Earlier in the day, Real Kevin Roberts. player, Donovan Mitchell, Getafe in Italy, and between home to FC Copenhagen in Wolfsburg's game many) 3; Wolfsburg (Ger- world’s leading sides have Madrid said its players were PGA Tour shuts down said Thursday that he has Sevilla and Roma in Spain, Turkey courtesy of a late against Shakhtar Donetsk many) 1, FC Shakhtar put themselves in self-isola- being placed in isolation af- for a month Edin Visca penalty, in one Donetsk (Ukraine) 2; Inter also tested positive. would not go ahead as will be played behind closed tion; the National Basketball ter one of the club's basket- ATP halted for 6 weeks The PGA Tour decided planned. of just two first-leg matches doors, as will the match be- Milano vs. Getafe postponed. Association (NBA) has put ball players, who share fa- off all action for month; As- The ATP suspended all Thursday night to scrap the cilities with Madrid's soccer rest of The Players Champi- sociation of Tennis Profes- players, tested positive for men's professional tennis sionals (ATP) has sus- tournaments for six weeks onship and shut down its the virus. That led to the in- other tournaments for the Spain's champion football team pended all tournaments for while the WTA said Thurs- stant decision by the Span- next three weeks. six weeks; PGA and LPGA ish league to bring matches day it was calling off one Tours have decided to scrap to a halt for the next two event in April and would de- Commissioner Jay the upcoming tournaments rounds and, hours later, its cide on any further changes Monahan had said earlier Real Madrid put in quarantine for the next three weeks and Champions League match to the women's tour sched- Thursday there would be no fans at the TPC Sawgrass for Cricket Australia has de- against Man City to be can- ule within a week. Madrid: GNS News the final three rounds, or at cided to play the one-day celed. After the men's tour Agency, March 14: series against New Zealand said it would halt ATP Tour the next three tournaments without fans, while a Juventus' players, in- on the PGA Tour schedule. Real Madrid's soccer cluding Cristiano Ronaldo, and ATP Challenger Tour and basketball teams were women's tour to South Africa competition until late April, The tour changed its mind has been suspended. were already in self-isolation late Thursday. put in quarantine Thursday after defender Daniele WTA spokeswoman Amy after a basketball player of LPGA halts first major 4 top teams self-isolate, Rugani tested positive for Binder told The Associated the club tested positive for CL games off the virus on Wednesday. Press the women's tour was The LPGA Tour has the coronavirus. not immediately prepared to postponed golf's first major In football, four of the A month’s hiatus for The Spanish club said do the same. championship of the season world's leading teams (Real NBA that its soccer team was af- and two other events be- Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea ``At this point in time,'' fected because it shares NBA Commissioner cause of the coronavirus. and Arsenal) were in self- Binder wrote in an email, training facilities with the Adam Silver said Thursday The tour called off the Volvik isolation Thursday that ``we are not looking to put in basketball team. prompted the cancellation of night that the league's hia- a 6 week suspension.'' Founders Cup in Phoenix Champions League tus because of the on March 19-22, the Kia The decision by the coronavirus pandemic will Aus-NZ cricket behind club came moments before matches for the first time, in- closed doors Classic in Carlsbad, Califor- cluding the high-profile last- likely last at least a month, nia, on March 26-29 and the the Spanish league said the 16 game between or roughly what would have Australia's one-day se- major ANA Inspiration in next two rounds of the top Manchester City and Real been the remainder of an ries against New Zealand Rancho Mirage, California, two soccer divisions will be on April 2-5. suspended because of out- break. be ''re-evaluated after the The vast majority of people been closed. The league said in a completion of the quaran- recover. statement that it had taken tines decreed in the af- Spanish state broad- Premier League in doubt as Mikel Arteta, The Spanish govern- caster TVE says the country the decision after becoming fected clubs and other pos- aware of ''the quarantine es- sible situations that may ment had already an- has 2,600 virus infections tablished in Real Madrid and arise.'' nounced this week that all and 63 resulting deaths, major sporting events in the the possible cases in play- For most people, the more than half of those in Callum Hudson-Odoi get coronavirus ers from other clubs,'' with- country would be held with- Madrid. virus causes only mild or out spectators as the south- The unnamed City star out mentioning those sus- moderate symptoms, such Valencia's Champions London: GNS News ern European nation was reported to be France pected cases. as fever and cough. For League match against Agency, March 14: defender Benjamin Mendy grapples to control an out- No player from a Span- some, especially older break that has paralyzed Italy, Atalanta on Tuesday was The Premier League by the British media, but the ish soccer team has been adults and people with ex- where all retail establish- played without spectators, was thrown into chaos on Premier League club have reported to have the virus. isting health problems, it ments except for pharmacies and two Europa League Thursday as Arsenal man- yet to confirm that. The league added that can cause more severe ill- and supermarkets have matches involving Spanish ager Mikel Arteta and and Italian teams have been The player is taking the the suspension of play will ness, including pneumonia. Chelsea winger Callum self-isolating precaution af- postponed. Hudson-Odoi and another ter the relative fell ill with unidentified Manchester symptoms of a respiratory ill- City player contracted the ness at his Cheshire home. McLaren team pulls out of Australian new coronavirus, leaving at Meanwhile other least one game postponed prominent sports personali- and other fixtures in doubt. ties to be affected by the vi- Formula One Grand Prix Arsenal's match at rus are Australian pacer Brighton was put on hold af- Kane Richardson, Donovan Melbourne: GNS News Agency, March 14: ter Arteta's diagnosis sent Mitchell of the Utah Jazz McLaren pulled out of the season-opening Austra- the London club into NBA basketball team, be- lian Grand Prix Thursday after a team member tested posi- lockdown, while Chelsea's sides a staffer of MClaren F1 tive for coronavirus, throwing the race into chaos. players and coaching staff team. were also ordered into iso- The employee was among at least five Formula One Kane Richardson lation. personnel -- four from Haas -- who went into isolation this tested positive week after showing flu-like symptoms typical of the virus. Chelsea said they Australian fast bowler Kane Australian fast bowler would discuss their upcom- “The team member was tested and self-isolated as Kane Richardson has been Richardson has been tested for the ing games, starting with soon as they started to show symptoms and will now be tested for the novel Sunday's trip to Aston Villa, novel coronavirus after he reported treated by local healthcare authorities,” McLaren said in a coronavirus after he re- with Premier League offi- illness and will miss the first ODI against statement, adding that he would be quarantined. ported illness and will miss cials. “The decision (to withdraw) has been taken based the first ODI against New New Zealand on Friday. The right-arm on a duty of care not only to McLaren F1 employees and The league will hold Zealand on Friday. The right- pacer, who returned with Australian partners, but also to the team's competitors, Formula 1 emergency talks on Friday arm pacer, who returned fans and wider F1 stakeholders.”Results of the tests for "regarding future fixtures" in with Australian team from team from South Africa earlier this the Haas staff have yet to be revealed. light of the pandemic, which South Africa earlier this week, informed the medical staff of a said they had not yet discussed what to do if any of their has shut down football and week, informed the medical Race in chaos employees tested positive. “We'll cross that bridge when other sports around the staff of a sore throat on sore throat on Thursday and was tested McLaren's decision to pull out casts doubt over we get to it,” he said. world. Thursday and was tested for for the virus, though the results of the whether the race will be run without a full complement of Australia has reported 150 cases of coronavirus so test are awaited. teams, and whether others will follow suit. far, including among fans who attended the women's T20 Meanwhile, Haas team principal Guenther Steiner Cricket World Cup final and a Super Rugby match, both in Virus stops play the virus, though the results positive: The other is his Melbourne last week. of the test are awaited. Jazz teammate Rudy New Delhi, March 13 Donovon Mitchell, lat- Gobert, who was the first The coronavirus outbreak in India has caused the est in NBA NBA player to test positive Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen lose at All England One-day series between India and South Africa to be but has not publicly con- Donovan Mitchell of called off, while the IPL has been deferred until April 15. firmed his diagnosis. Birmingham: Indian Saina, who lost 11-21, 8-21 which lasted 45 minutes. sidering that several sport- the Utah Jazz confirmed badminton star Saina in just 28 minutes on Saina is placed 20th on ing events are being can- The two remaining matches of the India-South Af- Thursday that he has tested McLaren staffer con- Nehwal's chances of quali- Wednesday. the BWF rankings with celled in view of the deadly rica ODI series, scheduled to be held in Lucknow and positive for the coronavirus, firmed fying for the Olympics took a Rising Indian shuttler 46267 points and the 2012 novel coronavirus outbreak, Kolkata, were called off after the visiting players were publicly saying that he is One positive case of hit after she made a first- Lakshya Sen too was London Olympics bronze- it remains to be seen how reported to have expressed their unwillingness to con- personally dealing with the coronavirus for a McLaren round exit from the All En- knocked out after losing in medallist needs to enter the many she actually gets to tinue following the rising number of Covid-19 cases in pandemic that has tempo- staffer was the catalyst for the gland Championships, fol- straight games to Victor top-16 bracket by April 28 to play.The 29-year-old is India rarily shut down the NBA cancellation of the Austra- lowing a loss to Japanese Axelsen here on Thursday. make the cut for the 2020 scheduled to compete at the The South Africans will fly back to their country as and other major sports lian Formula One Grand nemesis Akane Yamaguchi. Lakshay went down to the Tokyo Games. Swiss Open (March 17-22), soon as possible, according to the Indian cricket board leagues. Prix. Now the British-based India Open (March 24-29) Up against world num- world number seven Dane She now needs strong (BCCI). The first ODI of the series, scheduled in Mitchell is one of two team has another 14 team and Malaysia Open (March ber three Yamaguchi, it was 17-21, 18-21 in a hard performances to pocket cru- Dharamsala yesterday, was washed out due to rain, and NBA players to have tested members in quarantine. a tough opening round for fought second round battle 31-April 5) in the following the two teams reached Lucknow today. cial ranking points but con- weeks.

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