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VOL 14 ISSUE 27 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● JULY 03 - 09 , 2020 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news AMERICA ‘Era of expansionism has ended; it is time UNITED AGAINST for development’: Modi warns China COVID-19 Prime Minister on Friday, July 3 paid a surprise KEEP SAFE visit to Ladakh to assess the border situation. ● Follow CDC guidelines I.S.SALUJA ● Observe Social Distancing ● Wash Hands Frequently LEH / NEW YORK (TIP): :Modi, who reached KEEP AMERICA SAFE Leh in the morning of July 3, had a major strategic session with the army commanders, where the 14 Corps Commander gave a detailed view of the situation since May, how the standoff started and also how it looks like as of today in terms of the estimated strength of the soldiers and their machinery on both the sides. The PM was greeted with slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' by the soldiers, who also raised their arms. Modi was also briefed about the evolving situation since May at Galwan Valley, Pangong Tso, Demchok and Hot Springs in the eastern Ladakh by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, who had led the COVID-19 Prime Minister of Narendra Modi arrived on a surprise visit in Leh on Friday, Worldwide Indian delegation in the three rounds of talks with July 3 to assess the situation on India's border with China. The eastern Ladakh has Update his Chinese counterpart Major General Liu Lin. become a theatre of a prolonged standoff between Chinese and Indian troops. Page 2 contd on Page 32 Photo / Courtesy PTI Randhir Jaiswal to Succeed Sandeep Ambani's JioMeet takes on Zoom Tribute to Davinder Pal Chakravorty as Consul General of (TIP): Singh India's Reliance Jio Page 5 India in New York Platforms, which PRAKASH SWAMY recently concluded a NEW (TIP): $15.2 billion fundraise Tribute to Ambassador Randhir Kumar run, is ready to enter Reliance Jio Platforms is taking on Zoom with JioMeet, which looks a lot like Zoom Deepakbhai Jaiswal, currently Joint a new business: Video Dave Secretary cum Social Secretary conferencing. On Thursday,July 2 evening, the firm - backed by Page 5 to the President of India Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man - formally launched Ramnath Kovind has been JioMeet, its video-conference service that looks uncannily like named as Consul General of Zoom. Like Zoom and Google Meet, JioMeet offers unlimited Tribute to A 1998 Indian Foreign Service India in New York following the number of free calls in high definition (720p) to users and officer, Randhir Jaiswal has transfer of Sandeep supports as many as 100 participants on a call. But interestingly, Page 7 been named the Consul General Chakravorty to New Delhi. it appears to not impose a short time limit on a call's duration. of India in New York contd on page 30 contd on Page 30

4th of July Confederate A heat wave forecast for the Celebration of Symbols Independence Removed Photo Feature U.S. has scientists alarmed Page 10-11 Page 22-23 The coming heat is projected to affect huge stretches of the U.S., from eastern New Mexico and Colorado across the Central Plains and into the Northeast. should be kicked out of BJP for using NEW YORK (TIP): A world more frequent and sustained blast of heat is more intense. Gobind Singh's words to describe Sambit Patra: Bittu expected to bake much of The coming heat is NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu the United States with projected to affect huge on Thursday,July 2. strongly rebuked actor Anupam Kher hotter-than-usual parts of the U.S., from for using the "sacred words of Guru Gobind Singh" to temperatures this eastern New Mexico and describe spokesperson Sambit holiday weekend, and Colorado across the Patra. forecasts suggest that the central Plains and into On Wednesday, Kher tweeted: "????????????????? !:) heat and the humidity the Northeast. @sambitswaraj." Kher's tweet seemed to reference the fact could linger for several weeks. "The first half of July looks to have that Patra was heavily criticized on social media after he Congress MP Ravneet Singh The extreme weather - the first major well-above-normal temperatures, at Bittu on Thursday, July 2, posted a picture of a child sitting on his grandfather- who heat wave of the season - comes as many pretty high probabilities, beginning strongly rebuked actor Anupam was shot dead in Kashmir on Wednesday, July 1-with the states are scrambling to contain the around the Fourth of July or slightly Kher for using the "sacred caption: "PULITZER LOVERS ??" rampant spread of the coronavirus and before," said Jon Gottschalck, chief of words of Guru Gobind Singh" to Bittu called Kher's tweet an attempt resources are already strained. And the Operational Prediction Branch at the describe Bharatiya Janata Party by RSS to dilute the "strong tenets of spokesperson Sambit Patra. while the pandemic presents some National Weather Service's Climate Sikhism." He tweeted: "How dare unique challenges this summer, experts Prediction Center. Some places are @AnupamPKher use sacred words of Guru Gobind Singh ji to say these extreme events will continue to already sweltering under record describe the spokesperson of BJP.It spoils the martial image of Sikhs. pose public health risks because climate conditions. Miami recently had its It is a bid of RSS to dilute strong tenets of Sikhism. PM Modi should change is making heat waves around the contd on page 30 tender immediate apology and kick out Kher and his wife from bjp." THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 CORONAVIRUS CRISIS FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Global COVID-19 cases top 10.9mn, deaths 524,176

he overall number of global COVID-19 Tcases has increased to over 10.9 million, while TRACKING THE VIRUS the deaths have soared to more than 524,176, according to the Johns GLOBAL INDIA AUSTRALIA STEPS UP POLICE Hopkins University. The US accounted for Cases Deaths Cases Deaths PATROLS IN MELBOURNE'S the world''s highest number of infections and 10,990,249 524,176 625,544 18,213 VIRUS HOTSPOTS fatalities with 2,739,230 and 128,743, respectively, SYDNEY/MELBOURNE (TIP): Australian police according to the CSSE. set up suburban checkpoints in coronavirus Brazil came in the hotspots in Melbourne on Thursday and were second place with considering using drones to enforce stay-at-home 1,496,858 infections and orders as authorities struggled to contain new 61,884 deaths. outbreaks in the country's second-largest city. In terms of cases, More than 1,000 police set up posts around 36 Russia ranks third suburbs, which returned to lockdown after a spike (660,231), and is followed in new infections. by India (604,641), Peru While the rest of Australia opened state borders (292,004), the UK (285,268), and loosened social distancing restrictions, Chile (284,541), Spain Melbourne's state of Victoria promised to fine (250,103), Italy (240,961), those in the affected zones that breached curbs on Mexico (238,511), Iran non-essential movement. (232,863), Victoria reported 77 new cases, up slightly from (217,809), France (203,640), the previous day and in line with weeks of double- Turkey (202,284), Saudi digit daily increases. Arabia (197,608), Germany The state government has also commenced an (196,370), South Africa inquiry into enforcement of hotel quarantine for (168,061), Bangladesh people returning from overseas amid worries some (153,277) and Canada new infections came from people who had dodged (106,643), the CSSE figures the mandatory two-week isolation. showed. "I'm obviously concerned about the outbreak, The other countries COVID Strain In Beijing Outbreak May and I'm pleased that the premier has taken the with over 10,000 deaths action he's taken by putting in place the lockdown are the UK (44,080), Italy for the outbreak in those suburbs," Prime Minister (34,818), France (29,878), Have Come From Southeast Asia: Study Scott Morrison said in a televised news conference, Mexico (29,189), Spain SHANGHAI (TIP): A strain of referring to the Victorian state government. (28,368), India (17,834) and COVID-19 that has infected more than "We have seen some levelling (in new cases) Iran (11,106). 300 people in Beijing since early June although they remain at elevated levels and that is UK to relax England’s could have originated in South or of concern and that means as the lockdown now is Southeast Asia, according to a study by in place, we would hope to see those numbers fall quarantine rules for Harvard University researchers. again." summer travellers The outbreak in Beijing has raised concerns about China's vulnerability to OVER 1,60,000 CORONAVIRUS Britain’s government a "second wave" of infections. The virus said it will lift its Covid-19 found in Beijing cases is an imported CASES REPORTED EVERY DAY quarantine requirement strain of COVID-19, according to the for people arriving in China Centre for Disease Control and IN LAST WEEK: WHO England from countries Prevention. including Germany, The Harvard study, published on the GENEVA (TIP): The global coronavirus pandemic France, Spain and Italy preprint website medRxiv.org on is accelerating, the World Health Organization said from July 10. Tuesday and which has still to be peer- Wednesday, pointing out that June saw more than A full list of countries reviewed, took three of the SARS-CoV-2 half of all cases reported since the start of the covered by the relaxation genome sequences collected in Beijing pandemic. would be announced on last month and compared them to 7,643 "For the past week, the number of the new cases Friday, the country’s samples worldwide. appeared first in China and then has exceeded 160,000 on every single day," WHO chief transport ministry said. The three genomes showed the returned to the country three months Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual Under the existing greatest resemblance to cases in Europe later, the authors said. briefing. rules, travellers must self- from February to May, and to cases in "As the most recent cases in these "Sixty percent of all cases so far have been isolate for 14 days on South and Southeast Asia from May to branches are almost exclusively from reported just in the past month," he said. entering the country, June. South(east) Asia, this could suggest that With over 5,11,000 deaths and more than 10.5 something airlines and They were also similar to a small the new cases in Beijing were re- million known infections worldwide, the the travel industry have number of infections seen in China in introduced by transmissions from coronavirus pandemic is "not even close to being said will cost thousands of March, suggesting the strain could have South(east) Asia," they wrote. over", the WHO warned earlier this week. jobs and inflict further Tedros reiterated that taking a "comprehensive damage on the economy. international travel from except those from the quarantine rules for those approach" was the best way to rein in the virus. The government said it July 4. “Today marks the exempted countries, to arriving from 75 countries Countries that have implemented a wide range of expected countries next step in carefully provide their contact so that people can go on measures, including contact tracing, isolation, included on the reopening our great information including holiday. physical distancing and mask wearing "have quarantine-free list for nation,” Transport their travel history on The UK would also lift a suppressed transmission and saved lives", he said. England would Secretary Grant Shapps arrival. People who have ban on non-essential The UN health agency was therefore very reciprocate by relaxing said. The devolved been in or transited travel to nearly all EU concerned, he said, to see that a number of their own travel governments of Scotland, through non-exempt destinations, the British countries "have not used all the tools at their restrictions. Wales and Northern countries will still have to territories including disposal and have taken a fragmented approach. Britain’s foreign Ireland have their own self isolate for 14 days. Bermuda and Gibraltar, "These countries face a long, hard road ahead," he ministry would set out powers over public health The Telegraph and Turkey, , said. exemptions from its issues. newspaper reported on Australia and New He stressed that while the pandemic posed a global advisory against Britain said it would Thursday the government Zealand, the Telegraph scientific challenge, "it's also a test of character". “all but essential” require all travellers, would end coronavirus added. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 NY/NJ/CT 3 N.J. coronavirus deaths increase to Deepakbhai Dave, Executive 15,164 with 172,742 cases as outdoor Director of gathering limit increases to 500 Bharatiya Vidya TRENTON, NJ (TIP): New Jersey on 25% capacity,which was scheduled to start Bhavan dies of Friday, July 3, reported 58 new deaths Thursday. He said it's still too dangerous attributed to the coronavirus and 386 new because patrons are largely sedentary for a Cardiac Arrest positive tests as the state continued to lengthy period of time and can't wear gradually lift restrictions by raising the facemasks while eating. limit on people allowed at outdoor With cases rising elsewhere, Murphy is gatherings from 250 to 500 in time for the also calling for travelers arriving from 16 July 4th weekend. states to self-quarantine for 14 days upon The new figures bring the statewide arrival, including New Jersey residents total to 15,164 known deaths related to who visited those states. COVID-19 - 13,308 lab-confirmed and 1,856 Officials have said increases in new NJ Gov Phil Murphy, on July 3, announced on probables - with 172,742 known cases in Twitter that there were 58 new deaths cases is partially because testing has nearly four months since the Garden State attributed to the coronavirus and 386 new vastly increased in recent weeks. They announced its first case March 4. positive tests as the state continued to note that hospitalizations, the There were 1,028 patients hospitalized gradually lift restrictions. - File photo retransmission rate, and daily positivity with the virus or under suspicion for it cases reported in the U.S. on Thursday, a are better indicators of how the state is across 70 of New Jersey's 71 hospitals new single-day record. managing the crisis because test results Thursday night - one more than the day Florida has now surpassed New Jersey can lag. The man of many parts Deepakbhai before. One hospital did not report data. in total cases, dropping the Garden State to There have now been more than 1.48 Dave was an institution in himself Of those patients, 216 were in critical or fifth among U.S. states. A densely million tests conducted in the state since intensive care and 167 were on ventilators populated state of 9 million residents, New the outbreak here began. NEW YORK (TIP): Deepakbhai - both the same as Wednesday. There were Jersey ranks second in total deaths. LONGTERM CARE Dave, Executive Director of 95 coronavirus patients discharged New Jersey has also seen its rate of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan died of Thursday. retransmission stay below the key mark of About 44% of New Jersey's COVID-19 Cardiac Arrest on June 30. He was in Gov. Phil Murphy announced the 1 in recent weeks - meaning each infected deaths have been either residents or staff his office at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan numbers on Twitter. resident passes the virus to fewer than one members of nursing homes and other when he got the heart attack which Murphy also called on residents to keep person. But the rate has increased in long-term care facilities. proved to be fatal. wearing face coverings and practicing recent days. It was 0.87 as of Thursday. There have now been 36,503 cases across Deepakbhai Dave was a passionate social distancing over the next few days, The Garden State is currently in Stage 2 557 of those facilities, according to the promoter of Indian culture. Under tweeting that COVID-19 "does not take of its gradual reopening plans, with state's tracking website. That includes his watchful eye, the Bharatiya holiday weekends off." casinos, amusement parks, bowling alleys, 24,212 residents and 12,291 staff members. Vidya Bhavan became a center of Once a coronavirus hotspot, New Jersey playgrounds, indoor pools, museums, and The total includes 80 more cases than excellence. His tremendous has seen its daily COVID-19 figures fall libraries allowed to reopen with were reported Thursday. contribution will be remembered for significantly and stabilize over the last two restrictions as of Thursday. Summer It also includes 6,533 lab-confirmed ever. months after lengthy shutdowns. camps, summer school, and large outdoor deaths. That number increases to 6,655 A warm-hearted person, Dave ji Meanwhile, numerous other states, graduation ceremonies can resume when you include deaths suspected to be was always oozing affection and many of whom reopened more swiftly, Monday. related to COVID-19 - 6,537 residents and goodwill. have seen new cases and hospitalizations But Murphy has postponed reopening 118 staff members. READ TRIBUTE ON PAGE 5 rise in recent days. There were 51,504 new indoor dining at restaurants and bars at (Source: NJ.com) NY Media fraternity and community leaders condole death of Senior journalist and PTC ace anchor Davinder Pal Singh

NEW YORK (TIP): Senior to pay tribute to the dear departed , at journalist and PTC TV anchor Richie Rich Palace in Richmond Hill Davinder Pal Singh died due to COVID- on July 1 which was attended by many 19 on Tuesday, June 30 in . who included Gurdwara Presidents , He had contracted the deadly disease community leaders and mediapersons in Delhi about a month ago. who paid rich tributes to Davinder Pal He was moved to a private hospital Singh. in Chandigarh, where he was kept on The Punjabi Press Club proposes to the ventilator for several days. institute an award in the memory of Davinder Pal Singh was posted in Davinder Pal Singh. Gurdwara Sant New York between 2016 and 2019 . He Sagar will be organizing a recitation of was a sweet natured person who got Sukhmani Sahib for peace of the along well with everyone. On a departed soul. professional level, he was one of the Bhai Jaswant Singh offered prayers most informed and knowledgeable for peace to the departed soul . journalists. . Owner of Richie Rich Palace Jarnail The news of his passing away Singh Gilzian hosted the condolence shocked his media colleagues and the meeting, organized by Prof. Indrajit S Indian American community, in Saluja and Gurinder Singh Hothi, a particular the Sikh community friend and colleague of Davinder Pal leaders who were in regular contact Singh at PTC . with him. Media fraternity and community leaders at the condolence meeting for Davinder Pal Singh at READ TRIBUTE ON PAGE 5 A condolence meeting was organized Richie Rich Palace , July 1 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020

Indian American Medha Raj to lead Biden's Two Indian Americans Siddhartha Mukherjee, digital campaign Raj Chetty honored as 'Great Immigrants' NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American identify barriers to economic and social Pulitzer Prize-winning physician author mobility and develop scalable policy Siddhartha Mukherjee and Harvard solutions to overcome them, the economist Raj Chetty figure among 38 Corporation said. naturalized US citizens on Carnegie "Chetty is optimistic about the Corporation of New York's 2020 list of potential of big data to inform policy and 'Great Immigrants' for their role in revive the American dream for the next Digital expert Medha Raj was once part of combating covid-19 pandemic. generation, including immigrants - like Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign. New Delhi born Mukherjee has been his own family - who have long pinned honored for using "his communication Indian American Pulitzer Prize-winning their hopes on its promise," it said. physician author Siddhartha Mukherjee and MILWAUKEE (TIP): Presumptive skills to educate the public and build Harvard economist Raj Chetty figure among "For us and many immigrants, that's Democratic presidential nominee Joe awareness about covid-19 through forums 38 naturalized US citizens on Carnegie what America's all about. If you work Biden has tapped Medha Raj's talent and his widely read essays." Corporation of New York's 2020 list of 'Great hard, you can move up, you can do for his digital campaign. Raj Chetty, also New Delhi born, makes Immigrants' for their role in combating covid- whatever you want. The sky's the limit," "Excited to share that I've joined Joe the list for launching "a real-time data 19 pandemic. he was quoted as telling the Harvard Biden's campaign as the Digital Chief tracker to measure the economic impact Burns turned it into a documentary titled Gazette. of Staff," said Raj in a LinkedIn Post. of the pandemic and assisted decision- "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies." A third of the 2020 honorees are helping "One hundred and thirty days to the makers as they implemented new public In 2014, he was awarded the Padma the recovery from covid pandemic by election and we're not going to waste a policies." Shri, one of India's highest civilian serving as nurses and doctors, as well as minute!" The philanthropic foundation which honors. scientists who are striving to find It was earlier reported that as the since 2006 has celebrated "Great In May this year, Mukherjee was effective treatments and a vaccine, the Digital Chief of Staff, Raj will "work Immigrants, Great Americans" on selected by New York Governor Andrew foundation said. across all facets of the digital America's July 4 Independence Day has Cuomo to serve on a 15-member Blue- Overall, the 2020 Great Immigrants department to streamline and this year highlighted the work of millions Ribbon Commission focusing on represent 35 countries of origin and a coordinate how to maximize the of immigrants "playing an essential role improving tele-health and broadband wide range of contributions to American impact of its digital outputs". in the covid global health crisis." access in response to the Covid-19 health life, from human rights and computer With the coronavirus pandemic A noted oncologist, Mukherjee has crisis. science to art, business, education, health sweeping America shifting the battle since 2009 served on the faculty of Chetty received his PhD from Harvard care, journalism, music, politics, religion, for the White House to online Columbia University, where he is in 2003 at the age of 23 and is one of the research, and sports. platforms, Raj is expected to play a key associate professor of medicine and a youngest tenured professors in the Joining 600 previous outstanding role in the Biden campaign. practicing physician at New York- university's history. immigrants, the 2020 honorees, who mark According to latest polls, former Presbyterian Hospital. He has been named one of the top the 15th class of Great Immigrants, will Vice President Biden is leading Mukherjee's "The Emperor of All economists in the world by the New York be recognized with a full-page public Republican incumbent President Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" was Times and the Economist magazine. He service announcement in the New York Donald Trump by eight points. Trump awarded the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for was awarded a MacArthur "Genius" Times on July 4 and through a social rules the Twitter world, but loves General Non-Fiction. It figures among Fellowship in 2012. media tribute. campaign rallies. one of the 100 most influential books Chetty also directs Opportunity ( Read full story at Raj, a graduate in international written in English since 1923. In 2015, Ken Insights, a research lab that aims to www.theindianpanorama.news) politics from Georgetown University, and an MBA from Stanford University, was once part of the former South Two Indian- Origin agricultural experts named by Indian -Origin Lawyer in Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's UAE Helps Over 2,000 presidential campaign. He dropped out UN chief to scientific group for 2021 food summit of the race on March 1 and has UNITED NATIONS (TIP): Two Fellow Citizens amid the endorsed Biden. eminent Indian - origin agricultural According to media reports, as part experts have been named members of an Pandemic of its efforts to ramp up its digital international scientific group, aimed to DUBAI (TIP): operations, Biden campaign has also offer foremost scientific evidence for An Indian -origin appointed Clarke Humphrey to act as sustainable food systems, established by lawyer in the UAE deputy digital director for grassroots UN chief Antonio Guterres ahead of a has helped over fundraising. global food summit next year. 2,000 stranded and Humphrey previously worked on Prof. Rattan Lal of Ohio State jobless blue-collar Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. University and Dr. Uma Lele of the compatriots with Sheela Thomas, 41, has Christian Tom was named as the new International Association of Agricultural opened 2,200 files of free legal director of digital partnerships. Economists (IAAE) are among the distressed Indians paperwork to They will be joined as the new Scientific Group Members named by Guterres, a statement issued by the UN hailing from states of facilitate their digital organizing director by Jose spokesperson said. , Andhra return back home, Nunez, who comes from the Lal, a preeminent Indian-American soil scientist, was named last month as the Pradesh, Uttar according to a Pradesh, and Bihar, presidential campaign of Indian- 2020 World Food Prize Laureate for developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric who have lost their media report on American senator Kamala Harris, who approach to increasing food production that conserves natural resources and jobs due to the COVID- Saturday. too has dropped out of the presidential mitigates climate change. 19 pandemic, to help Sheela Thomas, race. Lal serves as distinguished university professor of Soil Science and founding them for their return to 41, has opened Biden, 77, secured the Democratic Director of the Carbon Management & Sequestration Center at The Ohio State India, according to 2,200 files of reports. presidential nomination on June 5 by University. A native of India and citizen of the United States, Lal has in his career distressed Indians securing a majority of delegates to of over 50 years and across four continents promoted innovative soil-saving hailing from states of Telangana, challenge Trump in the Nov 3 election. techniques that benefited the livelihoods of more than 500 million smallholder , Uttar Pradesh, and He would formally accept his farmers, improved the food and nutritional security of more than two billion people Bihar, who have lost their jobs due to the Democratic presidential nomination at and saved hundreds of millions of hectares of natural tropical ecosystems. COVID-19 pandemic, to help them for the party's scaled back convention in Lele, the first woman to be awarded a Ph. D. in agricultural economics by Cornell their return to India, according to Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Aug 20 due University, was elected President Elect of the International Association of reports. "Their paper-work needs to be to corona pandemic. Agricultural Economists in July 2018. According to Lele's profile on her website, she sorted. Many of their visas have The convention will be broadcast has five decades of experience in research, operations, policy analysis, and expired, passports still stuck with live from Milwaukee, the Democratic evaluation in the World Bank, universities and international organizations. employers who are not releasing them National Convention Committee Guterres, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) Rome-based Agencies, for some reason or the other. I am taking (DNCC) has announced. will convene the Food Systems Summit in 2021, as a critical contribution to the care of all this work," she was quoted as Decade of Action to deliver the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals saying in the report. ( Read full story (SDGs). ( Read full story at www.theindianpanorama.news) at www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 TRIBUTE 5 Prabhjot Singh, Executive Editor of PTC TV pays Tribute to his junior colleague , live peacefully and continue to disburse Political and community leaders in India pay happiness and smiles as you have been tribute to Davinder Pal Singh doing all your life and let youngsters and From president Sukhbir colleagues take a leaf out of your Singh Badal to Punjab Chief Minister professional book for work ethics and Captain , several prominent values. All the best for your new innings personalities took to social media to extend at the feet of the Almighty." condolences on the death of Davinder Pal Singh Prof. Indrajit S Saluja , Editor The Indian Panorama said of his friend :- | @OFFICEOFSSBADAL "No words can express my deep At the Hola/ celebration organized by Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of anguish and sense of loss to learn about The Indian Panorama in March 2019. Seen, young and dynamic journalist of PTC News, from L to R: Dr. V..K.. Raju, Prof. Indrajit Devinder Pal Singh. My thoughts and prayers the passing away of Davinder Pal Singh. 2 Saluja, K.L. Sardana, Davinder Pal Singh are with the bereaved family, friends and days before he died, on Saturday morning colleagues. May the gentle soul rest in peace! Senior journalist and PTC TV anchor (NY time) Gurinder Hothi and I had a loved my kids and they doted on him. Davinder Pal Singh died due to COVID-19 on | video chat with him. He sounded well and Tears welled in the eyes of my daughter @HARSIMRATBADAL_ Tuesday, June 30 was optimistic about recovering soon. He Jaskiran when she learnt about his death. Saddened to known about the untimely "Bye Davinder Pal Singh said he would not go back to Delhi after My sons Ashish and Chitagam , and demise of a talented and promising journalist addened by this shocking reality his recovery, presumably because of his daughter in law Madhu are shocked at the of PTC News, S. Davinder Pal Singh. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. that has taken away a very pleasant, family concerns. Who knew it was going passing away of their uncle. May Gurusahib grant eternal peace to the Sversatile, thorough professional, to be our last conversation. There are endless memories of my departed soul and amiable friend and colleague. What started as a professional relationship with the man, and not one GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB | Davinder Pal Singh you will always live collaboration in New York in 2016 soon unpleasant one. @PUNJABGOVTINDIA with us and we have so much to recall and turned out to be a friendship extending to He was a reservoir of knowledge. I was Chief Minister @capt_amarinder Singh feel cheerful about the time we spent my family.He was a part of my family.He surprised to find him a voracious reader. expressed sorrow over the demise of together, both on and off screen. You were A perfectionist, he made sure all he did Davinder Pal, senior journalist and anchor of PTC News. "May grant him eternal peace amazing. Of course Journalism has lost was excellent. His passion for work taught and give the family strength to bear this an icon. Kabaddi in general, and me a couple of lessons. loss", the Chief Minister said in his Punjabiyat in particular, are also poorer He was a giver, extremely generous and condolence message. in losing one of their great ardent compassionate. He was a bundle of the BIKRAM MAJITHIA | @BSMAJITHIA supporters. You left behind a long and best human qualities. He was saintly. Saddened by the untimely demise of senior unending list of friends, admirers, I had promised to see him on my next journalist & anchor of PTC News Davinder Pal colleagues and family members, visit to India. The location is now Singh. My deep condolences to his family. including your affectionate father, who changed. I will see him some day in God's May Waheguru Ji grant peace to the departed soul. always took pride in making special Kingdom . Wait. MANJINDER SINGH SIRSA | @MSSIRSA dishes, especially pickles, for you. It is Shower your blessings on the world, as hard to imagine their loss as everyone you are accustomed to doing, from your Shocked and pained to hear about the untimely demise of a young and bright was so affectionately attached to you. Davinder Pal Singh with Prof. Indrajit S Saluja heavenly abode. journalist of PTC News, S. Davinder Pal Singh. How could you leave all of them abruptly? interviewing Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty, Grow where you are planted. My sincere condolences to his family. May It is not done. Anyways, wherever you are Consul General of India at New York Miss you, my friend. Much love." Waheguru grant eternal peace to his soul. Former Consul General of India at NY Sandeep Chakravorty pays Tribute to Deepakbhai Dave

my return to India on June to person. performance and will be forever etched 29, I woke up on June 30th A friendly, affable and patriotic person in our minds. Here is a link to that Onmorning with some with deep love for India and Indian performance: devastating news from New York. Our culture, his dream was to make the https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v= beloved Deepak Dave, Executive Director Bhawan the hub of Indian culture in 648099906063266 of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is no more. It New York. This is where our goals Always paying attention to detail, I is impossible to fathom this loss as he coincided and this strengthened our recollect his hands on approach to met me just before my departure at the relationship. getting things done. When last year we Consulate in New York. He came to see His background in theater and acting had to hold the release of Dr P. me off along with Navin Mehta and always showed in his personality and Jayaraman's book on "The Alwar Saints Minesh Patel. In his own inimitable style work. His poetry recitation and shayari of Tamil Nadu", I put forward the idea he handed me a parting gift of a in his deep baritone voice was an that we should have a classy event with photograph which will now be his important component of all our events, noted personalities. He easily convinced memory with us; particularly the national days. I still Chandrika Tandon ji to sing During my years in India in New York remember the goosebumps he gave us sangeet and Yuktatmananda and I got to work with Deepakbhai very during his recitations of Maithali Shri Dyaneshwar Mulay to be speakers. closely, developing both institutional Sharan Gupt's heart rendering "Pushp ki The care and concern he had for linkages between Bhawan and the Abhilasha" at our events. nonagenarian Dr Jayaraman, who is a Deepakbhai Dave was actively associated Consulate as well a personal friendship. Our joint dream of having a theater himself a doyen of Indian cultural with the Consulate events. In this photograph He was a great supporter of all our production by him at the Consulate studies, is something to feel proud about. at the Consulate taken on the occasion of observing martyrdom of Shaheed Bhagat initiatives and invariably made an couldn't be realized, but we were able to I am not sure how Dr Jayaraman will Singh, he (third from left) is seen with observation and comment every time we get to it in some measure by hosting him take this loss. Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul did something. Sometimes we did not in the lead role as "Khelando" in The human and cultural scape of New General at New York (second from left) who realize where the Consulate ended and Chunilal Madia's thriller along with well York is poorer today with the passing admired and loved Deepakbhai. where Bhawan began, so thick have been know theater actors Raju Joshi and away of Deepakbhai. We will all miss for him. It is now rather difficult to think our ties. We were always there for each Vipul Vithlani as part of Vibrations, the him and wonder about the ways of the of Bhawan without Deepak Dave. other and whenever we had an issue or Consulate's online theater festival. world. For me it was deep personal loss REST IN PEACE problem to solve, Deepakbhai was our go Khelando was Deepakbhai's last as my entire family held great affection THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 NEW YORK FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Global Indian Trade and Cultural Council, USA in collaboration with Consulate General of India Launches a Series of Webinars The first Webinar on Augmenting US-India Healthcare Relations under Covid Challenge organized on June 1

NEW YORK (TIP) :The first webinar on June 1 focused Mr. Srinivas said "We started working on Covid vaccine GMP compliance to high-tech manufacturing, so that on augmenting US-India Healthcare Relations under in March 2020. We are now working on animal trials in quality is built into the product, and not tested. The Covid Challenge. The panelists included Ambassador India. academia also needs to rise to occasion and shall Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of India at New PROF. T R BHARDWAJ, Vice collaborate for training of students in high-tech emerging York, Prof. T R Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor, Baddi Chancellor, Baddi University, HP, India said areas with leading International institutions using e- University, HP, India, Mr. Vivek Padgaonkar, Ex Director, it was a matter of pride that India has modes. The country needs to establish Centre's of Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India, Prof emerged as a global Pharmaceutical Excellence (COE) in areas, like viral drug research, Saranjit Singh, Pharmaceutical Scientist, NIPER, India, Competitor.One third of the world's generic continuous manufacturing, etc. Innovation and deep Prof Kanwaljit Chopra, Chairperson, UIPS, PU, Prof drugs and formulations as well as bulk scientific research have to be thrust areas for pharma Charles N Pozner, Head Emergency Medicine , Harvard drugs, and Active Pharmaceutical institutions in future" quoted Prof. Singh University, Mr. Samrat Dani, Vice President, Fulton Bank, Ingredients (APIs) are manufactured in India. "You will be PROF KANWALJIT CHOPRA, USA, Prof Pradeep Gupta, Burroughs Wellcome Professor surprised to know that one third of India's production is Chairperson, UIPS, PU, India emphasized of Pharmaceutics,Mr Roop Singh, Chief Business Officer, from Himachal Pradesh , mainly from Baddi area, in the the research at the university.She quoted Birlasoft, USA, and Prof. Indrajit S Saluja, Publisher and neighborhood of Baddi University. Baddi is Asia's largest a range of top CEOs and professionals in chief editor The Indian Panorama. industrial hub and is only 45 Km from Chandigarh". Academia, Government and Industry Welcoming and introducing the panelists "India has always been considering profession of who are from Punjab University globally MR. H.S. PANASER, Chair, Global Indian Pharmacy as service to the mankind. Dr Yusuf Hamied , in Pharmaceuticals. Trade and Culture, USA. Spoke on the need CIPLA Limited, has already served the poor AIDS patients PROF. CHARLES N POZNER, Head for a series of webinars to deal with the of Africa by providing Anti - AID medicines at the Emergency Medicine , Harvard subject of cooperation between the U.S. and cheapest rates. The same service to the mankind has been University, presented the video clipping India in the pharmaceutical sector. He said, further repeated by our PM to provide on operations process of stimulation now "The dependencies and inter-dependencies Hydroxychloroquine and other preventive drugs to US and reaching India of globalization especially between US and India, have other countries during Corona Pandemic." MR. SAMRAT DANI, Vice President, been in headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic-and Prof Bhardwaj said "You will be pleased to know, it is a Fulton Bank, USA presented his nowhere more so than in the Healthcare segment. More so, matter of pride for us, that Baddi University extended experience of putting finance in API and in pharmaceutical industry. their hostels facility to the staff, working round the clock infrastructure. He highlighted the Mr. Panaser spoke about the Indian pharmaceutical ,of all these manufacturing companies during Covid - 19 concept of mergers and collaboration in scene and the healthcare sector. "The Indian healthcare lockdown. Although at present we have around 75 FDA Medical Devices as well. sector is expected to reach Rs 19,56,920 crore (US$ 280 and almost 70 approved by regulatory agencies of other PROF. PRADEEP GUPTA, billion) by 2020. Rising income level, greater health countries such as Australia, South Africa, Europe etc.", Burroughs Wellcome Professor of awareness, increased precedence of lifestyle diseases and said Prof Bhardawaj Pharmaceutics, talked on the importance improved access to insurance would be the key MR. VIVEK PADGAONKAR,Ex of Universities participation in research contributors to growth. Indian Pharmaceuticals is a Director, Organization of Pharmaceutical and development on pharmaceutical sunrise industry with a competitive advantage for India Producers of India said:" India-US formulations and new drug discoveries. globally.we should leverage India's position by unleashing partnership has been consolidating over the entrepreneur spirit the bullish outlook for health care years and COVID-19 pandemic has further MR ROOP SINGH, Chief Business segment is now taking India in a forward momentum. The bolstered Indo-US partnership through Officer, Birlasoft, USA said: "Birlasoft has market size of India in Pharmaceuticals alone is estimated supply of HCQ and other APIs. While there invested in next generation to be $100 billion and medical devices is $25 billion by 2025. has been a huge strain on the healthcare system due to transformational PV Tools/ Platforms Now with amendment in FDI policy where one can invest outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical powered with cognitive technologies up to 100% specially if it is medical devices segment where companies have an unprecedented opportunity to play a including ML/AI and natural language India is importing 80% of medical devices", Mr. Panaser significant role in this fight against the virus. With every processing which have the capacity to said. adversity comes a learning opportunity.Covid-19 has been deliver insights from the data-based evidence coming out Ambassador Sandeep Charkavorty, no exception. Onemajor takeaway has been the power of of clinical trials to help us very rapidly understand which Consul General of India at New York who collaboration". drug and vaccine candidates we should double down on inaugurated the webinar series, said he was "In the middle of this global crisis, Indian pharma has because they hold the most promise to be effective and safe, not aware there was to be a formal proven to be consistent and reliable. The vs. those in which we should stop investing. inauguration. biopharmaceutical industry generates significant Summing up the deliberations, PROF. "I think webinar, zoom and WebEx economic value in terms of job creation, R&D investment, INDRAJIT S SALUJA congratulated conferencing are the new normal. It is high and medications that improve patient productivity. panelists for an extremely meaningful time that we start reconditioning our life to this new However, the first quarter of 2020 saw disruption of many discussion . He congratulated Harry format . So I'm very happy to be here with such a industries' supply. Currently, Indian pharmaceutical Panaser for taking the initiative to distinguished panel. I will first like to congratulate our companies account for around 40 per cent of the generic bring the best minds together from the friend Harry Panaser for bringing up this panel of drug supply to the US market." pharmaceuticals sector. Prof. Saluja speakers .He has been working in the health care sector for Vivek said "We can partner with innovators (e.g., Serum appreciated Prof. Tilak Bharadwaj for making a solid several years now and he has deep knowledge and Institute of India with two companies on the vaccine for claim for US India collaboration. Prof. Bharadwaj said connections here in the United States and back home in COVID-19; Gilead is partnering with many Indian India had a lot to attract US companies to operate in India and it is not surprising that he has decided to hold a companies on Remdesivir." India. Strong manufacturing base, cost effectiveness, seminar on Indo US cooperation and collaboration in PROF SARANJIT SINGH, established network of labs, scientists and health care , particularly in the context of Covid challenge. Pharmaceutical Scientist, NIPER, India professionals, strong marketing and distribution To set the ball rolling, I am very happy to inaugurate this said "Covid pandemic has helped Indian network , potential growth of clinical trials, , fast webinar". Industry to regain the stature to certain growing health industry, quality control - all these are MR. T SRINIVAS, the CFO of Bharat extent. Over a 10-year period (2009-2018), the good enough attractions. Biotech of Hyderabad, India which owns U.S. saved about two trillion dollars through Prof. Saluja also recalled the great contribution of 160 global patents said, "Our products help generic drugs. Foremost is re-building faith in Quality of Padma Shri Prof. Harkishan Singh to promotion of people in over 65 countries live to their Indian Generic Drug Production. He emphasized the pharmaceutical research and development. He recalled fullest potential. Our manufacturing importance of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Prof. Kamaljit Singh Chopra's words: " His stellar facilities are approved by USFDA, KFDA Education and research and the visionary who initiated contribution is the field of pharmaceuticals has had a and WHO. We have delivered over 3 billion the institute, Late Prof Emeritus Harkishan Singh. There great impact on research in the field of vaccine doses all over the world." is a need for impetus for industry to get above the basic pharmaceuticals". THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 NY/NJ/CT 7 New COVID cases in NY top 900 for the first time in 3 weeks NEW YORK (TIP): New York state that our actions today -those of reported 918 new coronavirus individuals being smart and following infections and nine deaths from all precautions, and local COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said governments enforcing the state's Friday, July 3. guidelines - will determine which The 918 figure recorded Thursday, direction these numbers go." July 2, represents the first time more The percentage of New York state than 900 new infections have been residents who have tested positive for reported since June 12, when 916 COVID-19 each day has hovered people tested positive for the virus around 1% to 2% over the past week, statewide. despite concerns that protests last "The more than 900 new cases in month over the death of George Floyd New York yesterday, while might have fueled a new surge. representing just 1.38% of tests, is a More than 24,800 people with reminder that the virus is still here," COVID-19 have died in New York the Democratic governor said in a hospitals and nursing homes since news release. the first deaths were reported in He added, "I cannot repeat enough NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo has asked New Yorkers to be cautious to stop any surge in March. COVID-19 infections - File photo New YouTube Talk Show Provides Inspiration to Actors, Directors and Artists in North America SONNY SIDE UP has already featured in-depth interviews with To check out previous episodes or to join the weekly master classes, which actors like Suniel Shetty, who recently launched a new portal are appropriate for any talent at any for young South Asian artists called FTC Talent, and directors level of his/her career, subscribe for FREE to SONNY SIDE UP's You Tube like Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, whose film MAI GHAAT channel here: www.youtube.com / recently showed at the Cannes Film Festival. sonnychatrath. creating incredible content, I want to motivate all the artists who are a part of our group to stay focused and keep pursuing their passions," said Chatrath, who has acted in several commercials and films himself. He is also a film producer and a veteran of the international travel industry. SONNY SIDE UP has already featured in-depth interviews with actors like Suniel Shetty, who recently launched a new portal for young South Asian artists called FTC Talent, and directors like Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, whose film MAI GHAAT recently showed at the Sonny Chatrath is an accomplished artist Cannes Film Festival. Upcoming artist segments featuring the Diaspora and NEW YORK (TIP): SONNY SIDE UP, talent back home will include Maneet a new talk show launched by New York Chauhan (chef & celebrity judge actor/producer Sonny Chatrath on CHOPPED), Mannu Sandhu (Miss YouTube, is racking up followers in the Universe Canada Humanitarian 2011), entertainment industry all over North Ankur Bhatia (actor AARYA, America. Part talk show, part HASEENA), Prashantt Guptha improvisation, the 20-minute weekly (actor/producer, A NEW CHRISTMAS) segments with renowned South Asian and Himanshu Malik actors, directors and industry (actor/writer/producer, CHITRAKUT, professionals are serving as a tutorial of & TUM BIN), just to sorts for those who are striving to hone name a few. New episodes drop every their craft in the arts and entertainment Tuesday. industries. "These weekly episodes really get me Chatrath, who launched the wildly re-invigorated about my craft and help popular "South Asian Artists in U.S. and me stay on target with my end goal," said Canada" Facebook group in 2013, says Anil Sankaramanchi, a Dallas-based his growing audience of 2500+ was actor who has been featured in several asking for this kind of content, commercials and films. "At times like especially during the pandemic. these when the lives and careers of new "It was a natural next step in our and prominent actors are at risk, we journey to becoming a world-class arts need to surround ourselves with fraternity. The film industry is a very messages of hope and positivity that we tough environment, and by sharing heard over and over again in these success stories of people who are master classes." THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 AS I SEE IT

By Olúfemi Táíwò The best way to respond to our

he killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor history of racism: A Truth and Tand Rayshard Brooks are the latest in a continuing pattern of violence inflicted by state agents and citizens, Reconciliation Commission mostly white, against Americans of African descent. Their deaths have To create lasting change stoked strong denunciations and calls for justice and change, to do something, in the United States, we anything, to put an end to such incidents must do more than But to date, there has been very little interest in real change from the highest reform the police. We levels of political leadership. Through must reconcile with our executive order, the president has issued modest police reforms, and history - with race and congressional legislation has already with racism. And to do stalled. To create lasting change in the United States, we must do more than that, there is no better reform the police. We must reconcile model to guide us than with our history - with race and with racism. And to do that, there is no better South Africa's. model to guide us than South Africa's. acknowledging and atoning for the We are at a fork in the road of the kind wrong done - asking for their victims' that made South Africa, during the last forgiveness while resolving never to days of apartheid, opt for the Truth and repeat the wrongs and working to restore Reconciliation Commission model as the their victims to full humanity as fellow preferred path to a new society. South citizens. Africa chose to enter into the record the South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and fellow commissioners listen to testimony from The United States and South Africa ugly history of deprivation, violence and witnesses during the start of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that opened in East share similar histories of denying the denial of humanity of black people London on April 15, 1996. humanity of black people. In South perpetrated by the white-dominated state Photo / Courtesy Philip Littleton-AFP - Getty Images Africa, there is collective sharing of the and other groups within it, so that no one burden of what the country did to its could reasonably disavow what the conclusion of the Civil War when it conversation. black citizens and understanding that happened or claim ignorance of what chose white reconciliation at the expense We needed an amendment to the black South Africans deserve to be made was done in their name and to their of full citizenship for black compatriots. Constitution to secure our citizenship whole if South Africa is to become the benefit. There was yet another opportunity at the even when we were born on U.S. soil and nation of its modern founders' dreams. Every state agent who sought conclusion of the Jim Crow era; again, nonblack immigrants were routinely South Africa is a long way from realizing forgiveness from the commission had to the United States elided full citizenship admitted. We had to have our equality this dream, and the reluctance of white give a full account of the crimes they for black Americans by taking the easy with others litigated in courts. We had to South Africa to reciprocate the committed as state agents in granular path of trying to institute progress have our right to live anywhere we want generosity of the black majority is detail and identify their victims' names, through litigation that is constantly and can afford restated and guaranteed scandalous. But the foundation laid by educating the population about how low being challenged and reversed. by additional legislation and court the truth remains an indispensable their society had sunk while apartheid At every step, the United States refused judgments. We have had our right to vote starting point. lasted. That is how the truth played out; to acknowledge the wrong inflicted on its unimpeded periodically subject to To become the perfect union its South Africa now has a full record of this black citizens. But the nation is once renewal by Congress. And we must founders intended, the United States history, for not only South Africans but again at a decision point. continue to suffer the indignities of must make its black citizens whole, all who desire access. We are dealing with a mind-set - having our fellow citizens act as if only without legal equivocations or This same process is what the United including among nonwhite immigrants - we have problems. constitutional hair-splitting. That is the States needs in order to confront the that was constructed in a time of slavery Over the past century, other societies ultimate argument for a Truth and truth about what it did to black people and used to justify the dehumanization realized they had wronged segments of Reconciliation Commission in our land. throughout its history. of black Americans. Black Americans their populace either through racial It is the precondition for a different The United States has faced many past and we, their immigrant cousins, are discrimination, genocide or military future. forks in the road. At its inception, the never routinely considered to have a misrule. They accepted that they had (Olúfemi Táíwò is professor and chair of the country could have gone full steam ahead place in America's space. Our citizenship fallen short of what kind of society they Africana Studies and Research Center at in building the utopia promised by its has never been full nor taken for granted: desired to be, and that they had to Cornell University) founding fathers. Instead, it chose it is always asterisked. This mind-set reconcile with the undeserving victims (Source: The Washington Post) slavery. It had another turning point at must be the subject of a national of their deeds. Reconciliation required

COMMENT Celebrating 4th of July movement picked up steam and soon we found protesters gunning for removing Prof I.S.Saluja friends, and left them devastated. Not a But, let us have a look at another Confederate symbols, including statues of favorable time to celebrate an event in the scenario which is not exactly the gift of Confederate soldiers and generals and all th of July is so different this year. face of grim tragedies and terrible grief. COVID-19 but a result of violation of those who history tells were racists. It is COVID-19 has struck down all The administration at various levels, rights of citizens at the hands of law altogether a new dimension to the civil 4traditional ceremonies, leaving from towns and cities to federal level, may enforcement. In the wake of a black movement. America, on this 4th of July, Americans to celebrate the event in a be ruing the hit to economy and having to George Floyd's death allegedly at the must understand the popular sentiment shorter edition, with limited ceremonial face budget shortages. They may be upset hands of a white police officer in which is all against the racists and those celebration. The pomp, pageantry, that the battered economy is likely to take Minneapolis ( it was not the first of its who deprive people of color of their parades, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, years to recover health. They may be kind; many blacks have been killed at the rights. bonfires, and illuminations, from one end worried about a possible public outcry at hands of white police officers) , a whole This 4th of July is witnessing a new of America to another do not appear to be not being provided the amenities and lot of people- black, white, brown, yellow energy which is bound to add a new a possibility now. COVID-19 not only facilities that they have been so used to for came out in the open to protest the killing. chapter to American history.We celebrate deprived Americans of grand decades. They may be worried about their The issue of racism came to fore. We have the new energy. celebrations on 4th of July; it has also political careers which may be ruined for witnessed protests, some violent, but most God bless America! snatched from them family members and no fault of theirs. mainly peaceful. "Black Lives Matter" THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 PERSPECTIVE 9 The Neoliberal Looting of America The private equity industry, which has led to more than 1.3 million job losses in the last decade, reveals the truth about free markets.

movement, decrying governments who companies to pre-emptively cut wages and And we can move beyond the myths By Mehrsa Baradaran chased "the mirage of social justice." Only jobs to avoid being the weakest prey.Amid of neoliberalism that have led us free markets can allocate resources fairly the outbreak of street protests in June, a and reward individuals based on what satirical headline in The Onion put it best: here. We can have competitive and An examination of they deserve, reasoned Hayek. The "Protesters Criticized For Looting prosperous markets, but our focus the recent history of ideology - known as neoliberalism - was Businesses Without Forming Private should be on ensuring human private equity especially potent because it disguised Equity Firm First." Yet the private equity dignity, thriving families and itself as a neutral statement of economics takeover is not technically looting because healthy communities. When those “ rather than just another theory. Only it has been made perfectly legal, and even disproves the neoliberal unfettered markets, the theory argued, encouraged, by policymakers. are in conflict, we should choose myth that profit incentives could ensure justice and freedom because According to industry experts, 2019 was flourishing communities over produce the best only the profit motive could one of the most successful years for profits. outcomes for society. The dispassionately pick winners and losers private equity to date, with $919 billion in based on their contribution to the funds raised. The private equity megabanks to swallow up thousands of passage of time has economy. executives themselves can also garner small banks. debunked another such Neoliberalism leapt from economics tremendous riches. Their standard fee Today, five banks control nearly half of departments into American politics in the structure involves collecting around 2 all bank assets. Fees paid by low-income myth: that deregulating 1960s, where it fused with conservative percent of the investor money they Americans have increased, services have industries would generate anti-communist ideas and then quickly manage annually, and then 20 percent of been curtailed and many low-income spread throughout universities, law any profits above an agreed-upon level. communities have lost their only bank. more vibrant competition schools, legislatures and courts. By the This lucrative arrangement also lets them When federally subsidized banks left low- and benefit consumers. 1980s, neoliberalism was triumphant in tap into the very favorable "carried income communities, vulture-like fringe policy, leading to tax cuts, deregulation interest" tax loophole, allowing them to lenders - payday, title, tax-refund lenders - Unregulated market and privatization of public functions pay much lower capital gains tax rates on filled the void. As it turns out, private competition actually led including schools, pensions and their earnings, rather than normal equity firms are invested in some of the infrastructure. The governing logic held income taxes like most people. largest payday lenders in the country. to market consolidation that corporations could do just about An examination of the recent history of Faith in market magic was so instead. Would-be everything better than the government private equity disproves the neoliberal entrenched that even the 2008 financial could. The result, as President Ronald myth that profit incentives produce the crisis did not fully expose the myth: We monopolies squeezed Reagan said, was to unleash "the magic of best outcomes for society. The passage of witnessed the federal government pick up competitors, accrued the marketplace." time has debunked another such myth: all the risks that markets could not political power, lobbied The magic of the market did in fact turn that deregulating industries would manage and Congress and the Federal everything into gold - for wealthy generate more vibrant competition and Reserve save the banking sector for even more investors. Neoliberalism led to benefit consumers. Unregulated market ostensibly on behalf of the people. deregulation and deregulation in every sector, a winner- competition actually led to market Neoliberal deregulation was premised on take-all, debt-fueled market and a growing consolidation instead. Would-be the theory that the invisible hand of the ultimately drove out any cultural acceptance of purely profit- monopolies squeezed competitors, market would discipline risky banks rivals, leading inexorably driven corporate managers. These accrued political power, lobbied for even without the need for government conditions were a perfect breeding ground more deregulation and ultimately drove oversight. Even a former Fed chairman, to entrenched political for the private equity industry, then out any rivals, leading inexorably to Alan Greenspan, the most committed free power. Instead of a known as "leveraged buyout" firms. Such entrenched political power. Instead of a market fundamentalist of the era, firms took advantage of the new market thriving market of small-firm admitted in the understatement of the thriving market of small- for high-yield debt (better known as junk competition, free market ideology led to a century, that "I made a mistake." firm competition, free bonds) to buy and break up American few big winners dominating the rest. We can start fixing the big flaws conglomerates, capturing unprecedented propagated over the last half century by market ideology led to a wealth in fewer hands. The private equity taxing the largest fortunes, breaking up few big winners industry embodies the neoliberal large banks and imposing market rules movement's values, while exposing its that prohibit the predatory behaviors of dominating the rest." inherent logic. private equity firms. t's hard to separate what's good for the Private equity firms use money Public markets can take over the places United States and what's good for Bank provided by institutional investors like that private markets have failed to Iof America," said its former chief pension funds and university adequately serve. Federal or state executive, Ken Lewis, in 2009. That was endowments to take over and restructure agencies can provide essential services hardly true at the time, but the current companies or industries. Private equity like banking, health care, internet access, crisis has revealed that the health of the touches practically every sector, from transportation and housing at cost finance industry and stock market are housing to health care to retail. In pursuit through a public option. Historically, road completely disconnected from the actual of maximum returns, such firms have maintenance, mail delivery, police and financial health of the American people. squeezed businesses for every last drop of The current crisis has revealed that the other services are not left to the market health of the finance industry and stock As inequality, unemployment and profit, cutting jobs, pensions and salaries market are disconnected from the actual but provided directly by the government. evictions climb, the Dow Jones surges where possible. The debt-laden buyouts financial health of the American people. Private markets can still compete, but right alongside them - one line privatize gains when they work, and Photo / George Etheredge for basic services are guaranteed to everyone. compounding suffering, the other socialize losses when they don't, driving The New York Times And we can move beyond the myths of compounding returns for investors. previously healthy firms to bankruptcy neoliberalism that have led us here. We One reason is that an ideological coup and leaving many others permanently Take the banking sector. For most of can have competitive and prosperous quietly transformed our society over the hobbled. The list of private equity's American history, banks were considered markets, but our focus should be on last 50 years, raising the fortunes of the victims has grown even longer in the past a public privilege with duties to promote ensuring human dignity,thriving families financial economy - and its agents like year, adding J.Crew, Toys 'R' Us, Hertz and the "best interest of the community." If a and healthy communities. When those are private equity firms - at the expense of the more. bank wanted to merge or grow or offer in conflict, we should choose flourishing real economy experienced by most In the last decade, private equity new services, the regulators often denied communities over profits. Americans. management has led to approximately 1.3 the request either because a community (Mehrsa Baradaran (@MehrsaBaradaran) is a The roots of this intellectual takeover million job losses due to retail could lose a bank branch or because the professor of law at the University of California, can be traced to a backlash against bankruptcies and liquidation. Beyond the new product was too risky. During the Irvine, and author of "The Color of Money: Black socialism in Cold War Europe. Austrian companies directly controlled by private neoliberal revolution of the 1980s and '90s, Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap.") School economist Friedrich A. Hayek was equity, the threat of being the next Congress and bank regulators loosened (Courtesy New York Times) perhaps the most influential leader of that takeover target has most likely led other the rules, allowing a handful of THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020

he Fourth of July—also known as TIndependence Day or July 4th—has 4TH OF JULY been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of INDEPENDENCE DAY independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2020 is on Saturday, July 4, 2020. A History of Independence Day When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical. By the middle of the following year, however, many more colonists had come to favor independence, thanks to growing hostility against Britain and the spread of revolutionary sentiments such as those expressed in the bestselling pamphlet “Common Sense,” published by Thomas Paine in early 1776. On June 7, when the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, the delegate Richard Henry Lee introduced a motion calling for the colonies’ independence. Amid heated debate, Congress postponed the Declaration of Independence, beginning Common. vote on Lee’s resolution, but appointed a five-man immediately after its adoption. Philadelphia held committee—including Thomas Jefferson of the first annual commemoration of independence A Federal Holiday Virginia, John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger on July 4, 1777, while Congress was still occupied The tradition of patriotic celebration became Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of with the ongoing war. even more widespread after the War of 1812, in Pennsylvania and Robert R. Livingston of New George Washington issued double rations of which the United States again faced Great York—to draft a formal statement justifying the rum to all his soldiers to mark the anniversary of Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a break with Great Britain. independence in 1778, and in 1781, several months federal holiday; in 1941, the provision was On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in before the key American victory at the Battle of expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal favor of Lee’s resolution for independence in a Yorktown, Massachusetts became the first state to employees. near-unanimous vote (the New York delegation make July 4th an official state holiday. Over the years, the political importance of the abstained, but later voted affirmatively). On that After the Revolutionary War, Americans holiday would decline, but Independence Day day, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that continued to commemorate Independence Day remained an important national holiday and a July 2 “will be celebrated, by succeeding every year, in celebrations that allowed the new symbol of patriotism. Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” nation’s emerging political leaders to address Falling in mid-summer, the Fourth of July has and that the celebration should include “Pomp citizens and create a feeling of unity. By the last since the late 19th century become a major focus and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires decade of the 18th century, the two major political of leisure activities and a common occasion for and Illuminations from one End of this Continent parties—the Federalist Party and Democratic- family get-togethers, often involving fireworks to the other.” Republicans—that had arisen began holding and outdoor barbecues. The most common symbol On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally separate Fourth of July celebrations in many of the holiday is the American flag, and a common adopted the Declaration of Independence, which large cities. musical accompaniment is “The Star-Spangled had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the Banner,” the national anthem of the United States. vote for actual independence took place on July Fourth of July Fireworks How is it celebrated by Americans and how will 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was The first fireworks were used as early as 200 BC. this year be affected by the pandemic? celebrated as the birth of American The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4 of Over 240 years later, July 4 is still celebrated as independence. July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the birth of American independence, with the first organized celebration of Independence festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and Early Fourth of July Celebrations Day.Ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honor of concerts to more casual family gatherings and In the pre-Revolutionary years, colonists had the 13 colonies. The Pennsylvania Evening Post barbecues. held annual celebrations of the king’s birthday, reported: “at night there was a grand exhibition of Bristol in Rhode Island has the nation’s longest- which traditionally included the ringing of bells, fireworks (which began and concluded with running Independence Day celebrations, with bonfires, processions and speechmaking. By thirteen rockets) on the Commons, festivities taking place since 1785. contrast, during the summer of 1776 some and the city was beautifully colonists celebrated the birth of independence by illuminated.” That holding mock funerals for King George III as a way same night, the Sons of symbolizing the end of the monarchy’s hold on of Liberty set off America and the triumph of liberty. fireworks over Festivities including concerts, bonfires, parades Boston and the firing of cannons and muskets usually accompanied the first public readings of the THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL 11

committing many “injuries and usurpations” in The festivities there his quest to establish start mid June and conclude “an absolute tyranny over with a 2.5 miles military parade on July 4, these States.” followed by a ball. At Mr Jefferson's home in Virginia - Monticello The Declaration of Independence - for over 50 years, a naturalisation ceremony is united the colonists held on Independence Day, admitting people worldwide to become citizens of the United After two days of editing and debate, the States. Congress adopted the Declaration of Typically famous landmarks are also lit up in Independence on July 4, 1776, even as a large the patriotic colours of red, white and blue, and British fleet and more than 34,000 troops prepared usually a large fireworks celebration is held at the to invade New York. By the time it was formally White House, and Macy's fireworks in New York signed on August 2, printed copies of the are famously screened across the country. document were spreading around the country, However, this year, due to coronavirus, being reprinted in newspapers and publicly read celebrations will look a little different, with social aloud. distancing restrictions in place and many events While the road to independence had been long cancelled due to gathering size restrictions and and twisted, the effect of its declaration made an local public health guidance. impact right away. Fireworks celebrations from Massachusetts to “It changed the whole character of the war,” Florida to California have been cancelled, and Maier said. “These were people who for a year had experts are advising people to watch the firework been making war against a king with whom they displays in their community from the safety of were trying to effect a reconciliation, to whom their car. they were publicly professing loyalty. Now heart For those considering travelling to celebrate and hand, as one person said, could move together. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams meeting with Independence Day,face masks should be worn and They had a cause to fight for.” Thomas Jefferson, standing, to study a draft of the Declaration of Independence. social distancing adhered to, with travellers being advised to check the level of Covid-19 at their (Credit: Universal History Archive/Getty Images) destination. Why Was the Declaration of Independence Written?

When the first skirmishes of the Revolutionary War broke out in Massachusetts in April 1775, few people in the American colonies wanted to separate from Great Britain entirely. But as the war continued, and Britain called out massive armed forces to enforce its will, more and more colonists came to accept that asserting independence was the only way forward. And the Declaration of Independence would play a critical role in unifying the colonies for the bloody struggle they now faced. Over the decade following passage of the Stamp Act in 1765, a series of unpopular British laws met with stiff opposition in the colonies, fueling a bitter struggle over whether Parliament had the right to tax the colonists without the consent of the representative colonial governments. This struggle erupted into violence in 1770 when British troops killed five colonists in the Boston Massacre. Three years later, outrage over the Tea Act of 1773 prompted colonists to board an East India Company ship in Boston Harbor and dump its cargo into the sea in the now-infamous Boston Tea Party. In response, Britain cracked down further with the Coercive Acts, going so far as to revoke the colonial charter of Massachusetts and close the port of Boston. Resistance to the Intolerable Acts, as they became known, led to the formation of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1774, which denounced “taxation without representation” - but stopped short of demanding independence from Britain. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? The initial draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and was presented to the entire Congress on June 28 for debate and revision. In addition to Jefferson’s eloquent preamble, the document included a long list of grievances against King George III, who was accused of THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 US FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Diverse religious leaders call it "morally wrong" to continue with "Washington Redskins" name NEW YORK (TIP): Christian-Hindu- creating goodwill among all the sections affection it had received from the fans Buddhist-Jewish-Native American of society. Indeed, God is in each human over the years, who deserved a name that religious leaders are appealing to being. was reflective of that love and pride. NFL Washington Redskins football team Football franchises should not be in Commissioner Roger Goodell should also owner Dan Snyder and National Football the business of disparaging entire intervene and prove that he and NFL League (NFL) to change the team's name, communities and society should not be were serious about the claims of as many considered it as a hurtful publicly celebrating a derogatory term. supporting the battle against "historic reminder of the historical maltreatment We should be more sensitive to the injustices", Adamik-Zed-Fisher-Beyer- of Native Americans. feelings of others and no community Melendez noted. Lutheran Pastor Chad R. Adamik, should be dehumanized; Adamik-Zed- Adamik-Zed-Fisher-Beyer-Melendez Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, prominent Fisher-Beyer-Melendez indicated. urged the Washington DC metropolitan Buddhist Priest Matthew T. Fisher, well- Moreover NFL; which announced on area clergy also to take up this issue of known Jewish Rabbi ElizaBeth Webb June 11 an "Expanded Social Justice systematic disrespect by one of the Beyer, and American Indian spirituality Commitment" to "combat systemic NFL's oldest and most-storied franchises scholar Brian E. Melendez; in a joint racism and support the battle against the established in 1932. with the league in recent weeks." statement in Nevada; said: Many regard ongoing and historic injustices" and "an Meanwhile, on Friday, July 3, the "This process allows the team to take the term "redskin" as linked to the increased emphasis on raising Washington Redskins said they were into account not only the proud tradition historical suffering of Native awareness and promoting education of beginning a thorough review of the and history of the franchise but also Americans; and thus it is morally wrong social justice issues"; should prove itself team's controversial nickname, a input from our alumni, the organization, to continue with a derogatory,degrading, as a morally upright institution at this stunning step that came just one day sponsors, the National Football League contemptuous and offensive name. moment of reckoning by persuading after a prominent corporate sponsor and the local community it is proud to Rajan Zed, who is President of Snyder for immediate name change of called for a change and after years of represent on and off the field," team Universal Society of , points Washington Redskins; Adamik-Zed- refusing to consider such a move. owner Daniel Snyder said in the out that use of stereotypes and Fisher-Beyer-Melendez stated. The team offered few details of what statement. caricatures keeps us away from the It was the right moment for an the review will entail, but in a statement NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reality and harmony of one human otherwise great franchise like it said the review "formalizes the initial expressed the league's support for the family. Instead, we need to work towards Washington Redskins to return the discussions the team has been having team's review. Jeffrey Epstein confidante Ghislaine Maxwell arrested, accused of "unspeakable" crimes NEW YORK (TIP): Ghislaine indictment, beginning in "at least 1994" conduct by, among other things, Maxwell, a British socialite and Maxwell "enticed and groomed multiple undressing in front of" a minor, and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein, was minor girls to engage in sex acts with "being present" when a minor "undressed arrested by the FBI Thursday, July 2 Jeffrey Epstein, through a variety of in front of Epstein, according to the morning in New Hampshire, the FBI said means and methods." indictment. Thursday. Maxwell was arrested without "Maxwell first attempted to befriend "Within the first year after Maxwell incident and taken into custody around some of Epstein's minor victims prior to and Epstein met" the first minor 8:30 a.m. their abuse, including by asking the identified in the case, Epstein began Maxwell, who is Epstein's former victims about their lives, their schools, sexually abusing the victim and girlfriend, has been accused of and their families," reads the indictment. "Maxwell was present for and involved in An undated photo included in an indictment overseeing his alleged sex trafficking "Maxwell and Epstein would spend time some of this abuse," the indictment of Ghislaine Maxwell on child sex trafficking charges, filed by the U.S. District Court of the ring. Many women have accused her of building friendships with minor victims alleges. Southern District of New York, shows recruiting them to give Epstein by, for example, taking minor victims to Maxwell has repeatedly denied Maxwell with Jeffrey Epstein massages, during which they were the movies or shopping." wrongdoing and called some of the pressured into sex. Those accusations, The indictment alleges that Maxwell claims against her "absolute rubbish." toys or devices. Her arrest comes nearly a until now, never resulted in criminal provided a false sense of safety to The indictment alleges that, "in an year after Epstein was arrested on July 6, charges. underage girls who were then abused by effort to conceal her crimes, Maxwell 2019. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, At a press conference formally Epstein, or Maxwell herself. repeatedly lied when questioned about was found dead in his cell at the announcing the charges, FBI Assistant "Maxwell's presence during minor her conduct" during a 2016 deposition Metropolitan Correctional Center in Director in Charge Bill Sweeney said victims' interactions with Epstein, regarding a then pending civil litigation downtown Manhattan about a month they arrested "one of the villains." including interactions where the minor against Epstein. later, in August last year. According to Sweeney, Maxwell was victim was undressed or that involved On Thursday, July 2 Strauss said, The 66-year-old died by apparent arrested in Bradford, New Hampshire, sex acts with Epstein, helped put the "Maxwell lied because the truth as suicide after over a dozen lawsuits after having "slithered away" to an estate victims at ease because an adult woman alleged was almost unspeakable." against his estate said women and there where she "continued to live a life of was present," reads the indictment. Under oath Maxwell stated: "I wasn't teenage girls suffered sexual abuse, privilege." "For example, in some instances, aware that (Epstein) was having sexual sometimes for years, from Epstein and Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss Maxwell would massage Epstein in front activities with anyone when I was with his enablers at homes in Manhattan, the would not comment on how long Maxwell of a minor victim. In other instances, him other than myself." Maxwell testified Virgin Islands, Paris, New Mexico and had been in New Hampshire, saying only, Maxwell encouraged minor victims to that she engaged in three-ways with what Florida. Maxwell is currently in the "that's where we found her this morning." provide massages to Epstein, including the indictment identifies as a "blond and custody of U.S. Marshals. After an initial The indictment, filed by the Southern sexualized massages during which a brunette," but said that those were the hearing on Thursday she will either be District of New York, charges Maxwell minor victim would be fully or partially only occasions that Epstein engaged in released on bail or detained. If she is with six counts, including "conspiracy to nude. Many of those massages resulted sexual activity without her present. released on bail, Maxwell will be given a entice minors to travel to engage in in Epstein sexually abusing the minor Maxwell affirmed that "in the 1990s and court date for arraignment in illegal sex acts." The indictment says she victims." Maxwell allegedly groomed 2000s" she was "not aware that Mr. Manhattan. "assisted, facilitated and contributed to victims by taking them to the movies or Epstein was having sexual activities with As she is charged with federal crimes, Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of minor girls by, on shopping trips, asking them about anyone other than (herself) and the blond she will be housed in a federal facility, among other things, helping Epstein to school, family and other aspects of their and brunette." She further testified that and therefore could conceivably be held recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse " personal life. "Maxwell then sought to she had never given a massage and did at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, girls under age 18. According to the normalize inappropriate and abusive not know that Epstein possessed any sex where Epstein died. (Source: CBS) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 US / SOUTH ASIA 13 Mahatma Gandhi Statue Restored & Inaugurated in Washington, US After Vandalism

WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Washington Sikh pilgrims die in on Thursday, July 2 morning. The statue, situated at a park in train-bus collision in Washington DC, was vandalized on June 3 during the . Post Pakistan At least 22 people killed after bus the desecration, an expert was called in they were travelling on hit by to refurbish Mahatma Gandhi's statue. passenger train in Punjab province. Expressing disappointment on the PESHAWAR (TIP): At least 22 incident, deputy secretary of State people have been killed after a Stephen Biegun had earlier apologized passenger train crashed into a bus for the incident. carrying Sikh pilgrims at an The matter was reported immediately unmanned railway crossing in eastern to the State Department and Deputy Pakistan, officials said. Secretary of State had called the Indian Five people were also injured in the ambassador to address the issue. accident that took place on Friday in The Indian Embassy in the US also Sheikhupura district in Punjab registered cases with the Metropolitan province, according to a statement Police and the National Park police, and The statue of Mahatma Gandhi, situated at a park in Washington DC, was vandalized on June 3 from Imran Gondal, a Pakistani the matter is being investigated. The US during the George Floyd protests. government official whose department officials have also requested to be graffiti and spray painting, prompting Gandhi, the design of which was oversees Sikh pilgrimages. associated with the restoration of the the mission to register a complaint with created by Gautam Pal, was later Officials said the pilgrims were from statue. the local law enforcement agencies. covered and the site has been cleaned the northwestern city of Peshawar The statue was vandalized with The desecrated statue of Mahatma up. and were returning from the Sheikupura-based shrine of Nankana Sahib when the crash happened. Gondal said the death toll included 20 Sikh pilgrims, the driver and the Trump visits Mount Rushmore driver's assistant. A four-year-old was among those killed in the accident. Ghazi Salahuddin, the district police amid controversy chief, said the dead and injured were taken to a nearby hospital. Visit comes despite protests from Native Americans, coronavirus concerns "The crossing was unmanned and the driver of the van took a hasty WASHINGTON (TIP): President Mount decision by driving onto the tracks," Donald Trump will begin his July Rushmore Pakistan Railways spokeswoman Fourth celebrations with a trip to Mount depicts the Quratul Ain told AFP news agency, images of US Rushmore on Friday, July 3, despite presidents adding that the passengers were all concerns about gathering a large crowd George Sikh pilgrims. during the novel coronavirus pandemic Washington, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran and criticism from Native Americans Thomas Khan offered his condolences to the Jefferson, about the visit. families of the victims. Theodore Trump will view a fireworks display Roosevelt, and "[I] have directed relevant with thousands of people at the South Abraham authorities to ensure facilitation and Dakota landmark, which depicts the Lincoln care for all the families. Our entire images of US presidents George railway's operational safety SOPs will Washington, Thomas Jefferson, be reviewed immediately," he tweeted. Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Images broadcast on local television Lincoln. showed the mangled van on the train The site has not had fireworks since tracks. 2009 because of environmental concerns. an event she warned carried risks of Washington Post. Pakistan's railway minister called Trump advocated for a resumption of the spreading disease, triggeringwildfires The Democratic National Committee for an immediate investigation into display, and the state says the and contaminating groundwater. (DNC) tweeted at one point that Trump the crash. surrounding Black Hills National Forest "This is a recipe for disaster," she had disrespected Native Americans and Pakistan has a long history of train has "gained strength" since then and that wrote in a column published in the that the event was "glorifying white accidents mainly because of poor fireworks technology has advanced. Washington Post. supremacy". It later deleted the tweet. infrastructure and lack of safety It will be the Republican president's Trump won the reliably Republican- Both Washington and Jefferson, standards. latest event with large crowds, defying leaning state in 2016. He has been revered for their roles in the founding of In February, at least 20 people were health experts' recommendations to criticized for holding large events with the nation, were slave owners. killed when a train collided with a bus avoid big gatherings amid recent spikes little social distancing in Oklahoma and Representatives of the DNC did not in the southern province of Sindh. of COVID-19 cases across the country. Arizona in recent weeks. On Thursday respond to a request to explain the In July last year, at least 73 people Some 7,500 people are expected to he predicted a "fireworks display like few reasons for the deleted tweet. were killed when a train carriage attend the outdoor event. people have seen". Native Americans, "Instead of living up to the most basic caught fire. Masks will be available but are not who reportedly plan to protest during responsibilities of his office this Sikhs have several shrines of their required. the trip, have criticized Trump's visit for Independence Day, Donald Trump is still religious leaders in Pakistan. One, of South Dakota Republican Governor increasing the risk of spreading the downplaying the virus, calling for a Sikh founder Guru Nanak, is located Kristi Noem told Fox News earlier this virus and for celebrating US slowdown of testing, bucking social in Pakistan's Kartarpur, bordering week that those who had concerns could independence in an area that is sacred to distancing guidelines, and showing India, in Punjab. It was built after he stay home and said, "we won't be social them. Americans why we can't afford four more died in the 16th century. distancing". Cheryl Schreier, "It's like if he tried to go and have a years of him in the White House," the Many Sikh holy sites became part of superintendent of the Mount Rushmore fireworks display celebrating DNC said ahead of the trip on Thursday. Pakistan after the British partitioned National Memorial from 2010 to 2019, independence at the Vatican," Julian Trump will hold another celebration the subcontinent into India and admonished Noem and Trump for Bear Runner, president of the Oglala for the July Fourth holiday on Saturday Pakistan in 1947 following two defying social distancing guidelines for Sioux tribe, was quoted saying in the in Washington. (Source: Reuters) centuries of colonial rule. (aljazeera) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 INDIA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020

INDIA EYES AUGUST 15 Over 20,900 new Covid-19 LAUNCH OF FIRST INDIGENOUS COVID-19 cases in biggest one-day surge VACCINE NEW DELHI (TIP): India is eyeing to launch the NEW DELHI (TIP): India added first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15, 20,903 cases of the coronavirus with the ICMR on Friday writing to the chiefs of disease (Covid-19), in the biggest 24- clinical trial sites to expedite the enrolment of hour jump so far, which pushed the subjects and finish the process by July 7. country’s tally to 625,544, according ICMR DG Balram Bhargava, in a letter to heads of to the Union health ministry on hospitals where the vaccine—being developed Friday. jointly by Bharat Biotech and ICMR—is to be tested, More than one lakh Covid-19 were said the first COVID-19 vaccine is envisaged to be recorded in a week between June 27 launched by August 15 for which all approvals need and July 3—from 508,953 to the to be fast-tracked. current 625,544. “ICMR has partnered with Bharat Biotech According to the health ministry’s International Limited to fast track clinical trials of dashboard at 8am, 379 people the indigenous COVID 19 vaccine being called succumbed to the viral disease BBV152 COVID vaccine. This is the first indigenous between Thursday and Friday vaccine of India and is a top priority project for the morning taking the death toll to government being monitored at the highest level. It 18,213. is envisaged to launch the vaccine for public use The number of people who have latest by August 15 after completing the clinical been cured of the coronavirus trials. Bharat Biotech is working expeditiously to disease now stands at 379,891 after 67% of the NCR?population and the 59.52%, with 11,881 Covid-19 patients meet the targets but the final outcome would depend 20,032 patients were sent home in highest per capita testing in the having recovered in the last 24 on the cooperation of clinical trial sites,” Bhargava the past one day. This takes India’s country, which means it is likely to hours. The fresh batch of recoveries wrote in his letter to heads of King George College, recovery rate to 60.72%. detect more of the outbreak. has taken the total figure of patients Vishakapatnam, G Arjuna; Pt BD Sharma PGIMS The health ministry dashboard Meanwhile, the home isolation who have recovered from the viral University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Rohtash showed there are 227,439 active cases guidelines for Covid-19 has been infection to 3,59,859, the Union Yadav and AIIMS New Delhi Director Randeep on Friday morning. revised by the Union health Health Ministry said on Thursday. Guleria among others. The country’s caseload mostly ministry by adding asymptomatic The country now has 2,26,947 “You are advised to fast track all approvals needed comes from the states of patients as well as very mild and active coronavirus cases and all the for the initiation of clinical trials and ensure that Maharastra, which has 186,626 pre-symptomatic cases to the list of patients are under proper medical subject enrolment is initiated not later than July 7,” Covid-19 cases, Tamil Nadu with people eligible for home isolation. supervision, according to the ICMR letter says. 98,392 infections, Delhi at 92,175 and However, immune-compromised ministry. Maharashtra apart from It also warns clinical trial sites against non- Gujarat’s tally of 33,913. positive cases, such as those on being the state which accounts for compliance saying that would be viewed strictly. Union home minister Amit Shah HIV/AIDS or cancer medication or almost one-third of the total The first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine is being has advised the chief ministers of who are transplant recipients, will coronavirus cases in the country developed using a strain isolated at ICMR National Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, not be allowed home isolation. and the worst-hit by the pandemic, Institute it Virology Pune. which are home to close to 30 million According to the revised also leads the nation in the number people, to ramp up efforts to contain guidelines, a person should be of recoveries it has logged till date. the coronavirus epidemic in the clinically assigned as a very mild, National capital Delhi follows a National Capital Region (NCR). pre-symptomatic, or asymptomatic close second with a high recovery Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi case by the treating medical officer, rate from the infection. should coordinate their response to and such cases should have the The top 15 states in terms of the Covid-19 outbreak by focussing requisite facility at their residence absolute numbers of patients who on timely hospital access and using for self-isolation and also for have recovered from the infectious available tools for contact tracing. quarantining the family contacts. coronavirus disease are Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and India logs a Covid-19 recovery rate of Maharashtra, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Ghaziabad together account for over Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, 100,000 infections till now, with the 59.52%, with 3.6 lakh cured patients , MP, Haryana, Capital alone recording close to 90% India’s recovery rate from the Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, of it, according to government data. coronavirus infection has climbed a Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Delhi, however, also has close to notch higher and currently stands at Odisha. All monuments, including Taj EVICTION NOTICE TO PRIYANKA: CONGRESS Mahal, Qutub Minar and Red Fort, to be reopened from July 6 ACCUSES GOVT OF ‘TRICKERY, TREACHERY’ NEW DELHI (TIP): The Priyanka Gandhi, saying it shows NEW DELHI (TIP): All ASI protected monuments Congress accused the government “vendetta”. will be reopened for the public from July 6 with entry on Thursday of “trickery and “I strongly deplore the decision only through e-tickets, a cap on the number of visitors treachery” for its “manipulative taken by the BJP Government and mandatory wearing of masks, the Culture Ministry approach” in serving an eviction asking Priyanka Gandhi to vacate said on Thursday. notice to party leader Priyanka her house. BJP is engaged in Earlier in June, the ministry had reopened 820 Gandhi Vadra with regard to a vendetta politics - 1st they scaled monuments out of the over 3,000 ASI-maintained bungalow allotted to her in Lutyens’ down security of Gandhi family and monuments where religious events take place. Delhi as the threat perception to her now her house,” he wrote on As many as 3,691 Centrally-protected monuments and has not been altered even though Twitter. archaeological sites maintained by the Archaeological the protecting agency has changed. “How many non-MP BJP leaders Survey of India (ASI) were shut from March 17 in view of Congress spokesperson Abhishek are staying in bigger Government the coronavirus crisis. The minister said all coronavirus- Singhvi said Priyanka Gandhi was were writ large in the Enforcement bungalows in New Delhi,” the related protocols issued by the Union health ministry not the person who would be cowed Directorate (ED) action against Congress leader asked. would be followed by the monument authorities. down by such “pettiness” on the Congress leader Ahmed Patel, Singhvi said the classification of In a tweet, Culture Minister Prahlad Patel said, “I have part of the government. which has a “traceable direct link” threat perception of neither taken a decision along with the ministry of culture and He, however, skirted the issue on to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Priyanka Gandhi nor Rahul Gandhi the ASI to open all monuments from July 6.” This, whether Priyanka Gandhi will shift and Union Home Minister Amit has been changed and it remains however, will be done with the compliance of the state base to Lucknow by saying she will Shah. category “Z”. So was the case of and district administration. continue to visit Uttar Pradesh and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Congress president The Culture Ministry issued a set of protocols, saying raise people’s issues. Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad also and former prime ministers only those monuments which are in non-containment Singhvi also alleged that deplored the government for Manmohan Singh and HD Deve zones will be reopened. “frustration and political vendetta” sending the eviction notice to Gowda, he added. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 INDIA 15

INDIA STEPS UP ECONOMIC Terror tag for Pannun, 8 others OFFENSIVE AGAINST CHINA

NEW DELHI (TIP) : Chinese companies will no of pro-Khalistan groups longer be allowed to participate in Indian highway projects, including through the joint venture route; China will not be allowed to invest in India’s micro, NEW DELHI (TIP): The Centre small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector; and on Wednesday declared nine pro- imports from China will be discouraged, Union Khalistan operatives, including US- minister for road transport, highways and MSME, based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Nitin Gadkari, has said. Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) who has The minister’s statement, in an interview with the been spearheading a campign under news agency Press Trust of India, is part of India’s the banner of “Referendum 2020” efforts to impose economic costs on China in the wake for a separate Khalistan state, as of continued Chinese aggression at the Line of Actual ‘individual terrorists’ under Control (LAC), and a part of India’s signalling to China recently amended fourth schedule that this aggression cannot coexist with preferential of UAPA (Unlawful Activities economic ties, according to two officials familiar with Prevention Amendment Act), an the decision-making process in government. official statement by ministry of Gadkari’s comments come in the backdrop of India’s home affairs said. ban on 59 Chinese apps earlier this week, decisions by Others designated as individual various government departments to cancel contracts terrorists under UAPA are Babbar with Chinese firms, reports of imports from China Khalsa International’s UK chief getting stuck at ports, and an earlier decision, in April, Paramijit Singh, Canada-based to tighten foreign direct investment inflows from head of Khalistan Tiger Force neighbouring countries — with an eye on China — by (KTF) Hardeep Singh Nijjar, requiring them to go through a more rigorous Germany-based members of government approval process. Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) On Wednesday, Gadkari said, “We will not give Gurmeet Singh Bagga and permission to joint ventures that have Chinese Bhupinder Singh Bhinda, and SFJ’S LEGAL ADVISER, ASSOCIATES partners for road construction. We have taken a firm Pakistan-based terrorists – head of stand that if they (Chinese companies) come via joint BKI Wadhawa Singh, Lakhbir Singh CHARGED WITH SEDITION IN PUNJAB venture in our country, we will not allow it.” He added (International Sikh Youth that a policy will be out soon banning Chinese firms, Federation), Ranjeet Singh CHANDIGARH (TIP): The Punjab Police on Thursday registered two and relaxing norms for Indian companies to expand (Khalistan Zindabad Force) and separate cases against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of the banned pro- their eligibility criteria for participation in highway Paramjit Singh (Khalistan Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and his associates on charges of projects. Commando Force). sedition and secessionism. To be sure, according to both industry stakeholders Earlier, Pakistan-based terror The cases were registered at Amritsar and Kapurthala. and sectoral experts, there are a limited number of group chiefs – Jaish-e-Mohammad The Suraksha Sena (DSS) had filed a complaint against Pannun highway projects which have Chinese involvement at chief Maulana Masood Azhar, and his associates, and got a case registered against him at a police station the moment. But Gadkari said rebidding will be done if Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz in Amritsar for allegedly burning the Indian Constitution and the there are any Chinese joint ventures, even as the Muhammed Saeed, 26/11 Mumbai National Flag besides instigating others to do so too. decision will be implemented for current and future attacks co-mastermind Zaki-ur- In its complaint, the Dalit Suraksha Sena said Pannun, the self-styled tenders. The minister also said that a process to relax Rehman Lakhvi and fugitive don legal advisor of the USA-based the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), and his financial and technical norms has been set in motion to Dawood Ibrahim - were declared accomplices were seen dishonouring the Indian Constitution and the ensure that Indian companies can qualify for larger individual terrorists in 2019 under National Flag in a video. projects and do not need foreign partners. “Even if we the new law. The new law, which They were seen setting a copy of the Constitution and the flag on fire, have to go for foreign joint venture in the areas of came into effect in August 2019, while shouting slogans of Khalistan Zindabad, they said. technology, consultancy or design, we will not allow gives additional powers to the Pannun was also seen inciting the entire Sikh community against the Chinese,” he said. investigation agencies, particularly Indian Constitution and in favour of the Referendum 2020, said the Industry stakeholders pointed out that the NIA , as it allows investigators to complaint. The complaint said these abhorrent actions of the individuals significance of the decision lies in the relaxation of put an embargo on arms and seize in question had “brazenly dishonoured the ideals” on which the Indian norms to encourage Indian firms. “There have not assets. An MHA statement said on state has been established and thereby had “hurt the sentiments” of the been many highway projects with Chinese investment Wednesday, “ These individuals are entire SC community.Immediate action was necessitated in pursuance to either in the past or at present. Only a couple of involved in various acts of the reception of the above complaint as Pannun and his associates were projects are awarded in which joint ventures exist with terrorism from across the border found to be involved in the “commission of seditious acts” through their Chinese as the minority partners with their Indian and from foreign soil. They have actions and words, both spoken and written, thus attempting to create a counterparts, mainly present for technical expertise. It been relentless in their nefarious communal divide as well as instigating disaffection towards the is more like a technical collaboration than on ground efforts of destabilising the country, government established by law in India, said a spokesperson of the police work,” said Rajeshwar Burla, vice president, corporate by trying to revive militancy in department. ratings, ICRA Limited. Source: HT Punjab.” India to buy 33 Russian fighter jets for $2.43bn

NEW DELHI (TIP): India's Ministry of Defence on Parade, which marks the Soviet victory over Nazi Thursday signed off on the purchase of 33 Russian Germany in World War II. fighter jets and upgrades to 59 others worth $2.4bn, amid In 2018, the two nations signed an accord for the rising tensions with nuclear-armed neighbour China. supply of S-400 Russian missile system in a deal worth The purchase of 21 MiG-29 and 12 Su-30 MKI, as well $5.4bn despite the threat of US sanctions. as upgrades to 59 existing MiG-29s, was to "augment" the India is awaiting the arrival of the first batch of 36 Indian Air Force's combat squadrons, the MoD said. Rafale fighter jets ordered as part of a $8.78bn deal The ministry also said it has approved local signed with France in 2016 in "ready to fly" condition, development of missile systems for all three branches of meaning they will be made in France. the military, and ammunition and upgraded infantry New Delhi is expecting four to six Rafale aircraft to combat vehicles for the army. arrive in India at the end of this month. The beefing up of India's defence capabilities was The South Asian nation has become the world's taken up due to "the need to strengthen the armed forces biggest arms importer as it modernises its military. to protect our borders and Prime Minister Narendra Rahul Bedi, a defence analyst, said the acquisition of Modi's call for 'self-reliant India'", the ministry added in the Russian aircraft will boost the air force's depleted a statement. fighter squadron numbers, which have dropped from an The announcement followed Modi's phone call with approved total of 42 to 28. One squadron comprises 18 Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he "warmly Russia - India's biggest arms supplier aircraft. congratulated" after a nationwide vote on constitutional The 12 Su-30MKIs will be built under licence by India's reforms that could allow him to extend his rule until India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bedi told The 2026. Moscow last month to attend the 75th Victory Day Associated Press news agency. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 SRFF AWARDS FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 SRFF VIRTUAL 2020 AWARDS ANNOUNCED By Mabel Pais "The most important ingredients for a successful festival are impactful films and a faithful audience of followers. SRFF is proud to see both these ingredients present and thriving annually. In our seventh year, SRFF continued despite the many challenges of this unordinary time." - Nora Armani, Founding Artistic Director, SRFF NY Award Winners Announced by SR Socially Relevant™ Film Festival NY 2020 - SRFF2020 ONLINE

"A Call For Peace" Photo / SRFF2020 LuBu, Mother of Hkawn Nan Tsin, in a scene from "Mother Daughter Sister" Photo / SRFF2020 'A Call for Peace', Juan C. Borrero and Melodie Carli production on the Colombian peace process, wins 'Mother, Daughter, Sister' wins Vanya Exerjian- best documentary Empowering Women & Girls Award competition with a first place winner. David Freid About SRFF and Nora Armani There were a number of jury special ● Best Documentary Short: "Brewed meanions, one ensemble acting award in Palestine" by Emma Schwartz The SR Socially Relevant™ Film ● "Lorik" poster Photo / SRFF2020 and prizes. Jury mention (Documentary Festival New York (SRFF NY) is a The narrative films slate, the Short): "Voices on the Road" by non-profit film festival founded by 'Lorik' International Jury documentary features, and the shorts Bethan John and Eilidh Munro actress Nora Armani. The Mission of favorite, wins Narrative Feature complete the roster of 38 selected films ● Best Narrative Short: "Unsafe" by the SR Film Festival is to shine the this year. "Meet the Filmmakers" live Adria Dawn and David Tarleton spotlight on filmmakers who tell Grand Prize sessions, industry insights, and ● Acting Ensemble award to the compelling, socially relevant™, networking opportunities made SRFF schoolchildren in "Unsafe" by human interest stories, across a he Socially Relevant Film 2020 "online" another unforgettable Adria Dawn and David Tarleton broad range of social issues. The Festival 2020 (SRFF2020) (#SRFF year. Visit www.ratedsrfilms.org for ● Special jury mention (Narrative festival was created as a response to T2020) wrapped up its virtual information on all the films, Short): "Detained" by Khushnuda the proliferation of violence and Seventh Edition on Sunday, June 28 filmmakers, live chats, and more. Shukurova violent forms of storytelling in media revealing the winners of its various GRAND PRIZE NARRATIVE ● Scriptwriting Competition - and entertainment. SR™ believes in competition categories. This year was Winner: "Ziggy and Rachel" the power of cinema in raising the 1st virtual edition of the Festival. FEATURE: ● Scriptwriting Competition - 2nd awareness of social issues and Stand-out awards were the "Lorik" by Alexey Zlobin - Armenia place: "Rose from Concrete", 3rd promoting positive social change. Empowering Women and Girls Award, Place: "North River" During its first seven years, the given to Jeanne Marie Hallacy for her GRAND PRIZE DOCUMENTARY ● The Women Film Critics Circle festival showcased close to 400 films documentary short, Mother, Daughter, FEATURE: Award: "Detained" by Khushnuda from 35 countries. Submissions for Sister. The USA, Bangladesh, and "A Call for Peace" by Juan C Borrero, Shukurova SRFF 2021 are now open and received Myanmar production calls for an end to Melodie Carli - USA Nora Armani, Founding Artistic from all over the world. sexual violence in conflict and was Director of SR Socially Relevant™ Film Spokespersons and guests of SR picked by the festival for the award ● The Vanya Exerjian Empowering Festival said, "In our seventh year, Socially Relevant™ Film Festival NY named in the memory of festival Women & Girls Award: "Mother, SRFF continued despite the many from inception include Amy founder Nora Armani's cousin, Vanya Daughter, Sister" by Jeanne Marie challenges of this unordinary time. We Goodman of Democracy Now, Erin Exerjian who was victim to a violent Hallacy. thank all the filmmakers who came Brockovich, Martin Sheen, Pulitzer hate crime in 2004. The Grand Prize ● Special Jury Mention (Narrative together with us to create an online Prize, and Tony award-winning Narrative Feature Award went to Lorik, Feature): "Transference" by program that was as enriching as a writer Robert Schenkkan, prolific directed by Alexey Zlobin starring Raffaello Degruttola and "Good week at the theater…. and maybe even and best-selling French novelist Marc Armenian actor Michael Poghosian. Morning" by Bahij Hojeij more far-reaching. With online "Meet Levy, Academy Award Nominee and The awards are comprised of the ● SRFF Circle Award (Narrative the Filmmakers" live sessions, Emmy Award Winner Guy Davidi, following categories: Vanya Exerjian - Feature): "Butter" by Paul A. SRFF2020 persevered despite the American TV commentator and Empowering Women and Girls Award, Kaufman ongoing circumstances with COVID-19. author Gretchen Carlson, and Liaison Grand Prize Narrative Feature, Grand ● Grand Prize Documentary: "A Call The most important ingredients for a Officer of Tibet and the Dalai Lama, Prize Documentary Feature, Best for Peace" by Juan C Borrero and successful festival are impactful films Kunga Tashi. Narrative Short, Best Documentary Melodie Carli and a faithful audience of followers. (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Short, Women Film Critics Circle ● Jury Mention (Documentary): SRFF is proud to see both these Entertainment, Social Issues, Health & (WFCC) Award, two runner up finalist "Inside/Outside" by Nandini ingredients present and thriving Wellness, and Spirituality) scripts for the scriptwriting Sikand and "Tell My Story" by annually." THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 TRIBUTE 17

1948-2020 SAROJ KHAN: THE LEGEND WHO MADE STARS DANCE TO HER TUNES

enowned choreographer Saroj Khan died Rearly on Friday morning due to cardiac arrest. She was 71. The three-time National Award winner, who had choreographed some of the most memorable songs in Hindi cinema, was not keeping well for some time. She was admitted to Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra last month after she complained of breathing issues. There was a time when viewers would buy a ticket just to see a song-and-dance sequence in a movie, and would stream out, once it was over. The 1988 film Tezaab was one of those. Directed by N Chandra, starring and , the movie was a blockbuster. It was a film where everything came together. It had the kind of energy that raised the standard potboiler format. It had Kapoor, whose man-on-the-warpath role would become a significant step in his graph. And it had Madhuri Dixit, whose bump-and-grind number, “Ek Do Deen”, would become iconic even as the movie played in theaters in its first run. Overnight, Dixit became a star. That song kickstarted a glorious career, and became the reason for countless re-runs of the film. And the choreographer was the legendary Saroj Khan. It’s not like Dixit was not a talented actress. But around the time she was trying to break into movies, there were many contenders for the top slot, especially Sridevi who was rapidly notching up the numbers in Hindi cinema. Dixit’s debut, Abodh, a 1984 Rajshri production, came and went without causing a ripple. A few other colourless movies followed. And then came Tezaab, and she zoomed right to the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) in top spot. “Mehndi lagaa ke rakhna”. Aishwarya’s At that time Dixit’s chief rival was “Nimbooda” in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Sridevi, whose Himmatwala (1983) had 1999 film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, was made her a popular go-to heroine. a Khan gift. As for Dixit, Khan’s largesse Sridevi was already a big name in the was endless. As much as she was the “Ek South, and had arrived in Bollywood Do Teen” girl, she was the “Dhak Dhak” determined to conquer. Shekhar girl, and when she asked “Choli Ke Kapoor’s Mr India (1987) gave us Sri as a Peeche Kya Hai” in Subhash Ghai’s cringe-worthy female journalist, who Khalnayak (1993), all broke loose. made up for her clunkily-written part There was a huge outcry: the lyrics were with an electric dance number. “Hawa borderline vulgar, the focus was on the Hawaai” is as iconic as “Ek Do Deen”, heaving bosom of Dixit (Neena Gupta and the genius behind those moves, danced along with her!), but what topped by the quantities of ostrich rescued the number from being feathers never seen before in Bollywood, downright C-grade were the saucy moves was Khan. backed by Dixit’s grace, and hey ho, Khan started as a ‘background’ dancer, another iconic song-and-dance number one amongst the many faceless aspirants was born. who shimmy and shake behind the leads. Khan was a product of her times, and The camera focuses only on the lead pair: her struggle to get past the misogynistic, the rest are just space fillers. She rose male-dominated behind-the-scenes fields from the ranks, and was the first woman in the movies, made her strong. Those to become chief choreographer, before it who know her well say that she always was a thing, in Bollywood. She was an spoke her mind, and she brought that excellent dancer herself. And under her fearlessness into her work. Khan’s baton, and graceful steps imbued with choreography lifted the heroine from feeling and energy, which great dancers always being a supporting act to a full- like Sridevi and Dixit emulated so well, fledged artiste in her own right. the camera had no choice but to linger Someday, historians will write tomes on lovingly on the leading ladies. her significance. For right now, though, Sridevi got another Saroj Khan special we bid a fond goodbye to the legend who in Chandni’s “Nau nau choodiyan,” a made the top leading ladies of Hindi number still played at weddings. Kajol cinema dance to her tunes. Dola re dola got one of her own in Aditya Chopra’s re dola, hey dola. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 WHEN KAREENA CALLED MALAIKA HER ‘HOTTEST FRIEND’

Richa Chadha: took 10-minute nap after proposal

hey may be two of the most outspoken artistes in the film industry, but Richa Chadha and Ali TFazal have been tight-lipped about their love story.In a cover shoot for Brides Today's July issue, the actors opened up on how they met on the sets of Fukrey in 2012, marking the beginning of a friendship that soon blossomed into love. While it was initially intended as their first magazine cover post wedding, the duo has had to postpone their April shaadi due to the pandemic. Walking down memory lane, Chadha remembers the moment when she understood that Fazal was her big love. "We were at my house watching the 1992 biographical comedy, Chaplin. I was happy to see him alaika Arora and Kareena media to congratulate Kareena on 20 years in the industry, taking to enjoy the movie and grateful to have found someone Kapoor Khan are B-town this milestone. From Karisma Instagram, Kareena shared a picture with similar tastes. That is when I said, 'I love you,'" Mbesties and prior to the Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Sonam of her first shot for Refugee. Along she recounts, laughing that it took him three months lockdown, these two were often Kapoor, and others, a host of divas with it, she wrote, "My first shot was to say the words back to her. papped partying together and ever congratulated Kareena on the at 4 am... I woke up this morning at 4, She may be poised in front of the camera, but Fazal since Kareena has made her achievement, and , looked in the mirror, and said to reveals it was her clumsiness that stole his heart. "She Instagram debut, what we totally too, shared a photo with Bebo and myself that this was the best thinks I fell in love with her because of her clumsiness love is her social media banter with congratulated her as she wrote, decision I could have ever taken. 20 and honestly, it is one of the reasons. If she is eating, Malaika and her other girlfriends. “Truly the bestest years of hard work, dedication, and food will be all over the place, drinks will be spilled Well, it was only yesterday that @kareenakapoorkhan let’s self-confidence... I am extremely and cutlery dropped," jokes the actor, adding that Kuki Kareena Kapoor Khan completed 20 celebrating 20 more glorious bebo grateful to all my fans for all your — as he fondly addresses Chadha — had a classic years in the industry, having made years,” and to this, Bebo thanked love, support, and strength... Thank 'Pretty Woman' moment in Venice. "It was at a fine her Bollywood debut in 2000 with Malaika and tagged her as one of her you #JPDutta for my life in the dining event and Judi Dench was sitting at the next Refugee and while Kareena penned a hottest friends as she wrote, “Thank movies... @bachchan for being the table. Suddenly, a bean went flying over! Of course, it long note recalling her first day at you my hottest friend ever…” sweetest co-star... and every single was from Richa's plate." shoot, her friends took to social In order to celebrate Refugee and person involved in this film.” VIVEK OBEROI TURNS PRODUCER WITH Kamya Panjabi says ITI - CAN YOU SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER? break-up with Karan Patel

ere's presenting the teaser poster of Iti – Can You Solve Your Own Murder? The sleek whodunit Hthriller is written and directed by Vishal Mishra. The film will be presented by Mandiraa Entertainment and Vivek Oberoi's Oberoi Mega Entertainment who're collaborating for the first time. Iti – Can You Solve Your Own Murder? is creatively backed by Prerna V Arora, a name synonymous with successful and path-breaking films. The story revolves around a woman who is racing against time to solve her own murder. Intricately woven, it is full of ensemble of characters intertwined in their own struggles. The film, that marks the debut of Rajeev Sen, is elevision actor Kamya Panjabi opened up expected to go on floors by September-October 2020 and about her break-up with television actor will be released shortly thereafter. TKaran Patel in 2015 and how it plunged her All set to don the hat of a producer, Vivek Oberoi says, "I into depression. She said that it took her two- instantly liked the high-concept idea that Vishal presented and-a-half years to get back on her feet. and I decided to back the project immediately. I'm sure it's In an interview with The Times of India, going to be an exciting journey with Prernaa, team Kamya said, "Frankly, after Karan it took me Mandiraa and Girish (Johar) and we hope to present an two-and-a-half years to get back to a normal life. engaging piece of cinema to the audiences." It is after two-and-a-half years that I started Iti will be the first film to be produced by Kussum Arora loving my life. I was eating, sleeping on time, of Mandiraa Entertainment. Sharing her excitement, she talking to my friends and going to work and says, "Prerna has always inspired us to fearlessly go ahead coming back." and dream big. Iti is going to be a fantastic start for us to Kamya, who had earlier accused Karan of deliver to our audience the best content. Mandiraa is a new box office record. And I share a very special bond with 'having an affair' with someone else while they venture that is set to push the boundaries of storytelling. Vivek. It feels great to collaborate with both of them." were in a relationship, said that she had to seek The audiences need to buckle up and await the thrilling Producer Girish Johar, who will also be backing the therapy to come out of her heartbreak. "After experience that's coming their way." project, says, "Along with producers Kussum, Reshabh D. the breakup, I had gone under a shell, I was not Writer-director Vishal Mishra says, "I always believe in Saraf and Keyur Pandya (of Mandiraa Entertainemnt), I'm eating, sleeping. I didn't feel like doing anything. exploring new concepts. With this film, I hope to bring super excited and keen to share this story with our I was into depression. I was undergoing something new in my favourite genre, whodunit thriller. audiences. Vishal is a very gifted talent and with this film, counselling and there were lots of things Prerna V Arora is a passionate producer and has a glorious we've a winner on our hands." happening," she said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 HOLLYWOOD 19 JENNIFER ANISTON SAYS WEARING A MASK 'REALLY SHOULDN'T BE A DEBATE'

ith US hitting almost 20 lakh coronavirus cases, the country is still reeling under the Wpressure and continues to contribute to the highest number cases in the world. Amid this, President Donald Trump has lockdown restrictions CATE BLANCHETT ON and opened up the economy leaving people to take precautionary measures such as simple as wearing a GENDER DISPARITY IN mask. However, a section of the US citizens are not too keen on doing that and 'Friends' star Jennifer HOLLYWOOD Aniston seems to have taken it upon herself to school ctress Cate Blanchett feels the 1970s her fans and followers. gender issues are still relevant, and Sharing a selfie while wearing a mask, Jennifer Asays it is important to remember wrote, "I understand masks are inconvenient and that feminism is not just a "fashionable uncomfortable. But don’t you feel that it’s worse that moment". businesses are shutting down... jobs are being lost... In an interview, the Oscar-winner, 51, health care workers are hitting absolute exhaustion. said that the current talking points such And so many lives have been taken by this virus as "same-sex marriage" and "same-sex because we aren’t doing enough." ? bathrooms" were all discussed 50 years She went on to add, "I really do believe in the basic ago. goodness of people so I know we can all do this BUT Blanchett said that women have still, there are many people in our country refusing constantly been outnumbered by men in to take the necessary steps to flatten the curve, and the acting world. keep each other safe. People seem worried about "I always knew in my DNA that women their “rights being taken away” by being asked to were equal to men. I couldn't quite wear a mask. This simple and effective understand why the industry and work recommendation is being politicized at the expense environment that I got spat into didn't of peoples’ lives. And it really shouldn’t be a debate. reflect that, so I felt out of sync for a long If you care about human life, please... just time. At one point, I started doing a head #wearadamnmask and encourage those around you count of the ratio of men to women on to do the same." every set I walked on," she said. Courteney Cox, Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts, "For my entire career, up until about Drew Barrymore, former lover Justin Theroux and four years ago, I was the one woman to 35 Jameela Jamil were just some of the celebs who were men. I was the one woman to 27 men. I was in complete agreement with Jen and left a comment the one woman to 16 men. I just thought it thanking her for the much-needed post. was normal," she added. MARGOT ROBBIE TO STAR IN NEW Christopher Nolan doesn’t allow chairs on sets: Anne Hathaway os Angeles: Actress Anne Hathaway says PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN FILM Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan does Lnot allow chairs on his sets as he feels that “if he Pirates of the Caribbean are getting they’re sitting they’re not working”. ready to set sail in a whole new Hathaway was seen as Batman’s nemesis Catwoman Tdirection, with Australian actress in Nolan’s 2012 movie “The Dark Knight Rises”. Margot Robbie starring in a new version of In an interview for Variety‘s Actors on Actors issue, one of Disney’s (DIS.N) biggest film Hathaway talked with actor Hugh Jackman about the franchises. conversations she had with Nolan before starting her Robbie, the star of Suicide Squad and I, work as Catwoman. Jackman worked with Nolan in Tonya, is to head a female-driven Pirates 2006’s magician drama “The Prestige”, reports movie which is in the early stages of variety.com. “You know how you have those jobs and development, a source with knowledge of the you just go, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to work again project said on Friday. because this was such fun’. I’m such a director nerd. I It marks the latest bid by Hollywood to re- love just seeking out the best directors I can and then imagine classic movies by casting women in just watching them. Chris’ whole approach to the lead roles, including the 2016 reboot of filmmaking is one of my favourite ones. He’s broken it Ghostbusters starring Melissa McCarthy and down to its most minimal, but also his movies are just 2018 comedy heist Ocean’s 8 that starred so huge and ornate. That combination of really being Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett. intentional about what it was that we were doing — No plot details were available but the story is and also, he’s just so inspiring,” she said. being written by Britain’s Birds of Prey screenwriter Christina Hodson and produced by longtime Pirates filmmaker Jerry Bruckheimer, the source said. The Hollywood Reporter said the movie was a separate project from a new Pirates of the Caribbean movie that was announced as in development last year, Based on a ride at the Disney’s theme parks, the five Pirates of the Caribbean movies, starring Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, have taken some $4.5 billion at the global box office since 2003. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 ADVERTISEMENTS FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 MISCELLANY 21 Indian-origin Jayant appointed as new CEO for UKIBC previously led key initiatives of the investment flows between UK and Indian on multiple committees of the Prime Minister's Skill India mission as businesses," Krishna said. Government of India, chaired several CEO, and Executive Director & Chief Prior to this, Jayant was with the Tata taskforces of the Confederation of Operating Officer of the National Skill group for over two decades. A British Indian Industry (CII), and is an Development Corporation (NSDC)," the Chevening Scholar, he held various Independent Director on the Boards of council said in a statement. leadership roles at Tata Consultancy various companies. Krishna, who will be the first UKIBC Services (TCS), including Director, Life Over the past years, UKIBC has grown Group CEO to be based in India, will be Sciences & Healthcare (UK & Europe), in size, scope, impact, and sustainability, replacing the current Group CEO, Regional Director (UK & Ireland), expanding its presence in both the UK Richard Heald, OBE after a term of 10 Regional Manager in London, Global and India through the development of a years. Richard will step up to the role of Delivery Centre Head in India, and range of advisory, support and Chair from September 1, 2020, Global Relationship Manager for one of consultancy services supporting both Jayant brings a wealth of senior-level succeeding the current Chair, Lord TCS's top five accounts worldwide, while Indian and UK companies operating in corporate and governmental experience from Davies of Abersoch, CBE who will retain based in London. the UK-India economic corridor. India and the UK to UKIBC a close association with the UKIBC by Earlier, Krishna was a management Group CEO & Chair (Designate), LONDON, UK (TIP): The UK India assuming the position of President of a consultant at a division of Tata Sons. Richard Heald, OBE said, "The Business Council has announced that new UKIBC Senior Leadership Council. More recently,he has been Senior Fellow combination of Jayant's insights of Jayant Krishna has accepted the "I'm pleased to accept this at the Center for Strategic and India, his extensive networks within invitation of the Board to become its new extraordinary opportunity to work International Studies (CSIS) in government in India as well as his Group Chief Executive Officer. He will towards further strengthening UKIBC's Washington, DC and Executive Director, knowledge of UK and Indian corporates take charge from August 3. support to UK and Indian industry, Public Policy at the Wadhwani are unique. The appointment of our "Jayant brings a wealth of senior-level encouraging bilateral investment, and Foundation, focusing on Indian Group CEO in India underscores our corporate and governmental experience helping businesses succeed. UKIBC will economic reforms and US-India bilateral ambition to make the UKIBC more from India and the UK to UKIBC, having continue to bolster two-way trade and business ties. He has chaired and served bilateral in nature." Indian American Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna's 'sense of WORLD UPDATES hunger' came from New York Hong Kong files first charges under new NEW YORK (TIP): Indian American law, man booked for terrorism Michelin-star celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, who HONG KONG (TIP): A man carrying a "Liberate Hong Kong" sign has won all round praise for distributing over 17 as he drove a motorcycle into cops at a protest against the territory's million meals to coronavirus hit in 135 Indian Chinese rulers became the first person charged with inciting cities, has set the twitter ablaze with a classy separatism and terrorism under a new national security law on repartee to a TV anchor. Friday. "My sense of hunger came from New York!" Beijing imposed the legislation on the former British colony earlier the Amritsar, Punjab-born celebrity chef who this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations, has cooked for the Obamas among others told an setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more uppity BBC anchor, referring to his struggling authoritarian track. China's parliament adopted the security law after days in the Big Apple. New York based Indian American chef sets twitter sometimes violent protests last year triggered by fears Beijing was 'Well done, chef !' responded twitteratti to his ablaze with epic reply to BBC anchor stifling freedoms, guaranteed by a "one country,two systems" formula epic reply to a BBC TV anchor who had agreed when Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997. At another patronizingly suggested that "Khanna would "Absolute gold from Chef Vikas. These court, dozens gathered in solidarity with a man charged for stabbing understand hunger as he does not come from a Britishers are still in colonial hungover. Well a policeman. They held up blank pieces of paper to show fears for free rich family." done Chef, very well done," wrote another speech. — Reuters "In India, you were not from a rich family. So tweeter. your sense of hunger must have come from "Well done Vikas Khanna !! It takes a very large 8-year-old killed, 3 injured in shooting at there," asked the anchor. heart to be as generous as a Sikh and Amritsar is Alabama mall "NO, I am from Amritsar, everyone gets fed beloved for all," tweeted Venkatesh Iyengar. there in the langars (community kitchens). My "I'm a South Indian by janm (birth), a HOOVER (TIP): An 8-year-old boy was killed on Friday in a sense of hunger came from New York!" Maharashtrian by karm (work), a Sikh by aatma shooting at an Alabama's shopping mall that left three other people responded Khanna. (soul) and above all an Indian who's proud of all injured, police said. In a 79- second video clip shared by Twitter the above! The shooting of 21-year-old Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr. prompted a user Harpreet, the anchor asks Khanna, "You've That's the befitting reply to @BBCWorld for series of protests at the mall. The Alabama attorney general's office cooked for the Obamas, you've been on the TV their biased reporting and peddling anti India cleared the officer, saying he acted "reasonably under the show with Gordon Ramsay. But it wasn't always agenda across the globe," wrote Krishan Kumar. circumstances" in the encounter that spanned approximately five that way,was it? You're not from a rich family.So, "Thanks to @The VikasKhanna for upholding seconds. AP I dare say, you understand how precarious it can Indian Values." be in India." Khanna was in the news last week for Man who crashed gate where Trudeau "No," responded Khanna, "I understand, but providing meals and other essential supplies to lives faces 22 charges my sense of hunger didn't come from India so over 5,000 families of Mumbai's legendary much because I was born and raised in Dabbawalas and television support staff through TORONTO (TIP): A man who allegedly crashed his truck through a gate Amritsar." a distribution drive called "Utsav". on the grounds where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lives was charged "We have a huge community kitchen where The Mumbai event on Friday marked with 22 crimes on Friday,including weapons offences and uttering threats. everyone gets fed. The entire city can feed there," Khanna's FeedIndia movement launched in Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme he said. 'But my sense of hunger came from New April crossing the 17 million meals mark. said Corey Hurren had several weapons when he was arrested on Thursday. York when I was struggling here from the very "Life - Who knew that the BIGGEST event of Trudeau lives on the grounds of the property where Canada's governor bottom." my life (2.25 Million Meals) will be organized general resides. The post of governor general, currently held by Julie The video has gone viral with over 520,000 from 7,000+ Miles away," tweeted Khanna before Payette, is a mostly ceremonial position. Payette also was not home at the views and hundreds of comments on Instagram the event. time. and over 38,000 likes and nearly 15,000 retweets "The story of DabbaWallas is very emotional Trudeau, his wife and three children live in a cottage on the property on Twitter. to me and I feel honored to support their families because the prime minister's traditional residence is in disrepair. “This "@TheVikasKhanna does it again, slaying so during these times," he wrote. "TV Support Staff was something that no one wants to hear, that someone entered your gently and with such ease n humility," tweeted is the reason that I connected through this home,” Trudeau said. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to the RCMP Vinita Nigam. "The best swords do not leave a medium to Billions Worldwide. I feel their and the Ottawa police service that did a remarkable job in ensuring that mark or spill a drop even as they do their work !!" families are my lifelines." there were not injuries.” Trudeau declined further comment. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 PHOTO FEATURE FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Statues and Memorials to Confederate Soldiers & Generals Vandalized and Pulled Down In the widespread protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25, statues of and memorials to Confederate soldiers and generals were vandalized or torn down. Some of the many statues of Christopher Columbus were targeted as well, as voices rose against historic and systemic racism and oppression. State and local governments then began acting to remove even more Confederate statues from public places. The Atlantic collected images of just some of the dozens of statues that have been toppled and defaced across the United States over the past month. The Indian Panorama selected some and are giving them below.

Work crews prepare to remove the statue of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney ordered the immediate removal of all Confederate statues in the city, saying he was using his emergency powers to speed up the healing process for the former capital of the Confederacy amid weeks of protests over police brutality and racial injustice. # Photo /Courtesy Steve Helber - AP The Stonewall Jackson statue is removed from Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, on July 1, 2020. Photo / Courtesy Ryan M. Kelly - AFP - Getty

The head of a statue of Christopher Columbus was pulled off amid protests In Frankfort, Kentucky, a against racial statue of Confederate inequality in Boston President Jefferson Davis on June 10, 2020. # is removed from the Photo / Courtesy rotunda of the capitol Brian Snyder - building on June 13, 2020. Reuters # Photo / Courtesy Bryan Woolston - Reuters

An unidentified man walks past a toppled , a city founder who was in the People cheer as workers remove a Confederate monument from Decatur Square in Decatur, Confederate navy, in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 1, 2020. # Georgia, on June 18, 2020. # Photo / Courtesy Jay Reeves - AP Photo / Courtesy Andisheh Nouraee (@ANDISHEHNOURAEE) via Reuters CONTD ON PAGE 22 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 PHOTO FEATURE 23

Houston city workers remove a statue of the Confederate soldier Dick Dowling from Hermann A statue of Christopher Columbus lies facedown after being toppled by protesters on the Park on June 17, 2020. # grounds of the state capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 10, 2020. The protest was led by Mike Forcia, a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, who called the statue Photo / Courtesy Mark Felix -AFP - Getty a symbol of genocide. # Photo / Courtesy Stephen Maturen - Getty

People watch as protesters pull down a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike during an event to mark Juneteenth in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2020. # Photo / Courtesy Jonathan Ernst -Reuters A view of the statue of Albert Pike in Washington, D.C., on June 20, 2020, the day after it was toppled # Photo/ Courtesy Mpi34 / MediaPunch - IPx

A statue from the , erected in 1892 to commemorate a Confederate artillery unit, lies on the ground after being toppled by protesters in Richmond, Virginia, on June 17, A statue of the former vice president and slavery advocate John C. Calhoun is removed from the 2020. # monument in his honor in Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 24, 2020. # Photo / Courtesy Jay Paul - Reuters Photo / Courtesy Sean Rayford - Getty (Source: The Atlantic) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 WOMEN FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020

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According to dating Earlier when you two used to hand out with each other, For a better juicy taste, I will suggest to keep it in , mirroring is imitating another person’s you didn’t bother about your looks or the behaviour or fridge for another two hours. It will be soft smooth movement and style. the way you spoke. But now, there is always a tension in and melt in mouth. you. You are super conscious in front of him about your Biological changes looks, dressing, eating style, walking, talking, etc. If you are falling in love with your friend, then you will think about him throughout the day. There will be some It’s always him in your conversation biological changes in you also like loss of appetite, lack He is constantly on your mind, so you cannot stop of concentration, etc. You will literally daydream about thinking about him as well. You mention his name as him. and when you get any chance. Feeling jealous The feeling is mutual If you are having a crush on your friend, then you will If the feeling is mutual, then your friend will also feel jealous if someone else is trying to flirt with him. behave differently without any apparent reason. You two This is the most common feelings that we all tend to will try to find an excuse to spend time with each other experience. than you normally do. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 HEALTH 25 CURD CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT, HERE’S HOW e all know that our diet plays a major role in the Wweight loss process. Swapping oily, unhealthy food with healthy and protein-rich food can help you a lot in losing unwanted kilos. One such protein-rich food is curd which is known for its numerous health benefits. It is packed with a variety of nutrients WORKING FOR LONG HOURS like calcium, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION which are beneficial for our health. Moreover, it helps in lowering high here is a reason why there are a schedule and blood pressure and promoting a time table for everything we do. When it comes healthy heart. Yogurt contains Tto work, nobody likes spending those extra time several enzymes that can fight in the office once they complete their working hours. disease-causing germs and keep us However, over the years it has become quite normal to safe from various ailments. Apart spend extra hours to ensure completion of assigned from this, researchers also claim tasks. But, one must not forget this can lead to serious that curd facilitates weight loss. But mental health issues like depression. While everyone is it really true? Scroll on to find is in shock with the untimely demise of ace actor out. Sushant Singh Rajput, we must also remember to take According to a study published in care of our mental healths along with remembering the International Journal of the star for his great work. Hz spoke to Dr. Anuneet Obesity, adults who consumed three Sabharwal, MBBS, MD Psychiatry about how working servings of fat-free yogurt per day overtime can lead to depression. She enlightened us lost 22% more weight and 61% more with the best ways to deal with it. body fat than those who simply cut Protein helps you keep full for Rich source of calcium According to several surveys, more than 91% of down their calorie intake and didn't longer hours, thus preventing you We all know that curd is packed employees describe staying up late in the office than bone up on calcium. Moreover, it is from overeating and gaining with calcium? But do you know that their appointed working hours. The most popular packed with several vitamins and weight. calcium can also help you lose reason is to ‘get a head start on the following week’. nutrients, which keeps you full and weight? Your boss might be happy with your dedication satisfied for a longer period of time Improves digestion Researchers claim that calcium towards your job and work ethics, but such long and prevents you from bingeing on Curd has a good concentration of can help boost the process of working hours may affect your mental and physical junk food. pro-biotic elements that are thermogenesis, which in turn health. If you are trying to lose weight, beneficial for our digestive system. boosts our metabolism and helps us The risk of chronic infection, cardiovascular you need to eat a good amount of According to a research review get rid of unwanted kilos. disease, diabetes, depression, hypertension, sleep protein, which is present in curd. published in Nutrition and disturbance, metabolic syndrome, and anxiety is According to USDA data, curd Metabolism in February 2016, it was How much you should eat? associated with chronic stress associated with long contains 8.5 grams of protein in a found that intestinal microflora Just because it is healthy that working hours. As per research, long working hours cup of whole milk yogurt, 13g per plays a major role in boosting doesn't mean you can binge on it also results in unexpected deaths due to cup of low-fat yogurt, and 10g of metabolism and regulating body non stop! Eating one bowl of curd cardiovascular disease in middle-aged employees. 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[email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 26 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 NEPTUNE RAINS DIAMONDS, AND NOW WE MIGHT FINALLY KNOW HOW eep within the hearts of Neptune the material to replicate the conditions and Uranus, it could be raining inside Neptune at a depth of around Ddiamonds. Now, scientists have 10,000 kilometres (6,214 miles): pulses of produced new experimental evidence optical laser generate shockwaves in the showing how this could be possible. polystyrene, which heats the material up The hypothesis goes that the intense to around 5,000 Kelvin (4,727 degrees heat and pressure thousands of Celsius, or 8,540 degrees Fahrenheit). It kilometres below the surface of these ice also creates intense pressure. giants should split apart hydrocarbon "We produce about 1.5 million bars, compounds, with the carbon that is equivalent to the pressure exerted compressing into diamond and sinking by the weight of some 250 African even deeper towards the planetary cores. elephants on the surface of a thumbnail," The new experiment used the SLAC Kraus said. National Accelerator Laboratory's Linac In the previous experiment, X-ray Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser diffraction was used to then probe the for the most precise measurements yet of material. This works well for materials how this 'diamond rain' process should with crystalline structures, but less so occur - and found that carbon transitions with non-crystalline molecules, so the directly into crystalline diamond. picture was incomplete. In the new "This research provides data on a experiment, the team used a different phenomenon that is very difficult to method, measuring how X-rays scattered model computationally: the 'miscibility' off electrons in the polystyrene. of two elements, or how they combine This allowed them not just to observe when mixed," explained plasma physicist the conversion of carbon into diamond, Mike Dunne, director of the LCLS, and we need to know what happens in Germany used X-ray diffraction to but also what happens to the rest of the not listed as an author on the paper. underneath their serene blue exteriors. demonstrate it. Now Kraus and his team sample - it splits off into hydrogen. And "Here they see how two elements We know that the atmospheres of have take their research a step further. there's pretty much no leftover carbon. separate, like getting mayonnaise to Neptune and Uranus are primarily made "We now have a very promising new "In the case of the ice giants we now separate back into oil and vinegar." up of hydrogen and helium, with a small approach based on X-ray scattering," know that the carbon almost exclusively Neptune and Uranus are the most amount of methane. Below these Kraus said about their latest efforts. "Our forms diamonds when it separates and poorly understood planets in the Solar atmospheric layers, a superhot, experiments are delivering important does not take on a fluid transitional System. They are prohibitively far - only superdense fluid of 'icy' materials such as model parameters where, before, we only form," Kraus said. a single space probe, Voyager 2, has even water, methane, and ammonia wraps had massive uncertainty. This will This is important, because there's been close to them, and only for a flyby, around the planet's core. become ever more relevant the more something really weird about Neptune. not a dedicated long-term mission. And calculations and experiments exoplanets we discover." Its interior is way hotter than it should But ice giants are extremely common dating back decades have shown that, It's challenging to replicate the be; in fact, it gives off 2.6 times more in the broader Milky Way - according to with sufficient pressure and interiors of giant planets here on Earth. energy than it absorbs from the Sun. NASA, Neptune-like exoplanets are 10 temperature, methane can be broken You need some pretty intense equipment If diamonds - more dense than the times more prevalent than Jupiter-like down into diamonds - suggesting that - that's the LCLS. And you need a material material around them - are raining down exoplanets. diamonds can form within this hot, dense that replicates the stuff inside that giant into the planet's interior, they could be Understanding our Solar System's ice material. planet. For this, the team used the releasing gravitational energy, which is giants, therefore, is vital to A previous experiment at SLAC led by hydrocarbon polystyrene (C8H8) in place converted into heat generated by friction understanding planets throughout the physicist Dominik Kraus at the of methane (CH4). between the diamonds and the material galaxy. And to understand them better, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf The first step is to heat and pressurise around them. All 59 Chinese apps banned in WHATSAPP ANIMATED STICKERS, DARK MODE India removed from Google FOR WEB, QR CODES AVAILABLE FOR ALL Play store, App store hatsApp has their QR code to add them he government of India banned 59 Chinese released a couple to your contacts and you applications earlier this week stating Wof new features will be good to go. Tprivacy concerns. A day later popular short for its users today. The Earlier this year video app TikTok was taken down from Google features include animated WhatsApp launched dark Play store and Apple App store. More banned stickers, dark mode for mode for mobile app. The Chinese apps have now been removed from Play WhatsApp for Web, QR platform now brings a store as well as App store including SHAREit, UC codes, Status for KaiOS, dark theme for web users. Browser, Mi Community, among others. TikTok and improvements to This feature comes at the app has gone offline and stopped working group video calls. The right time when users are completely for users in India. Facebook-owned instant working from home and Commenting on the move, TikTok had issued a messaging platform has are using WhatsApp on statement that stated, “We have been invited to confirmed that all these their desktop more than meet with concerned government stakeholders for features will be available ever before. The feature an opportunity to respond and submit for users in India in the will be available for all clarification.” Popular app Bigo Live has also coming weeks. users in the weeks to been removed fro Google Play store and Apple App The messaging app has come. store. been working on animated WhatsApp recently In a statement to the media Bigo Live stated, stickers for a while now. extended group video call “The Government of India issued an interim order The animated stickers time when most people are sticker packs that are even participants to eight from on 29 June 2020 to block 59 mobile apps, including feature is now officially using the platform to keep more fun and expressive.” four. The platform is now Bigo Live. We respect the Indian government’s launched and users will in touch with their loved WhatsApp also making it easier for users order and will temporarily take off Bigo Live from get their hands on them ones. announced the talked to focus on whoever they Google Play and App Store in India until there is soon. Announcing animated about QR codes feature for want by letting them press further clarity provided on this matter. Bigo Live WhatsApp Stickers are stickers WhatsApp said in users. With this feature, and hold to maximize a is under the Singapore-based BIGO Technology already available users for an email statement, the messaging platform is participant’s video to full and we hold utmost priority to the compliance of years now. With the new “Stickers are one of the making it easier for users screen. Additionally, all local laws as well as the privacy and security of animated stickers, fastest-growing ways to add new contacts. The WhatsApp is also adding a all our users. We will be working closely with the WhatsApp aims to make people communicate on feature will be available in video icon in group chats Indian government under the local legal the chatting experience WhatsApp, with billions the coming week. To add of 8 or less, so users can framework.” even better than ever sent every day. We are contact using QR code all easily start a group video before. Especially at the rolling out new animated your need to do is scan call with one tap. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 BIZ & FINANCE 27

INTEL-JIO DEAL US semiconductor giant invests Rs 1,894.5 crore in RIL unit, 12th deal in 11 weeks eliance Industries Limited GOLD PRICE HITS ALL-TIME (RIL) on Friday announced Rthat Intel will invest Rs HIGH IN INDIA, GOES PAST 1894.50 crore for 0.39 per cent stake in Jio Platforms. This will be a historic twelfth investment in the RS 50,000 PER 10 GRAM digital arm of RIL within eleven he gold price on Thursday continued to rise to weeks. new highs in the Indian market as its retail With this investment, Jio Tprice crossed Rs 50000 mark in Mumbai and Platforms has raised Rs 1,17,588.45 Delhi. The price hike is due to the strong demand for crore from leading technology gold in the global market and depreciating rupee. investors including Facebook, On Wednesday, the gold in the national capital Silver Lake Partners (two zoomed Rs 647 to Rs 49,908 per 10 grams in line with investments), Vista Equity gains in the international prices of the precious Partners, General Atlantic, KKR, metal. Mubadala, ADIA, TPG, L Catterton, In the international market, gold was trading with PIF and Intel. gains at USD 1,788 per ounce and silver at USD 18.34 This is the largest continuous per ounce. As per Reuters, the Gold eased from a near funds raise by a company anywhere eight-year high hit in the previous session, as strong in the world. For some comparison, US data and hopes for a potential COVID-19 vaccine India's start-up ecosystem raised Rs TPG, L Catterton and Intel have startups targeting artificial dented safe-haven sentiment. 1.10 lakh crore last year, in what lined up for investments in Jio. intelligence, autonomous vehicles, As per the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), was its best year. Intel Capital is the investment datacenter and cloud, 5G, next- August gold contracts were trading lower by 0.19 Jio, which runs movie, news and arm of Intel Corporation, a leader generation compute and a wide percent at Rs 48,174 per 10 gram at 09:10 hours. July music apps as well as the telecom in the semiconductor industry, range of other disruptive futures for silver were trading flat at Rs 48,770 per kg. enterprise Jio Infocomm, has shaping the data-centric future technologies. Since 1991, Intel attracted the largest continuous with computing and Capital has invested US$12.9 billion Private train operations may fundraising by a company communications technology that is in more than 1,582 companies anywhere in the world. the foundation of global worldwide, and 692 portfolio begin by April 2023 The series of investments in Jio innovations. Intel has operated in companies have gone public or was led by a 9.99 percent stake sale India for more than two decades participated in a merger. NEW DELHI (TIP): Private participation in to Facebook Inc for Rs 43,574 crore and today employs thousands of Intel Capital curates thousands of passenger train operations will only be 5 per cent of on April 22. Since then, General employees there with state-of-the- business development the total operations of Railways, said Chairman of Atlantic, Silver Lake (twice), Vista art design facilities in Bengaluru introductions each year between its Railway Board on Thursday. Equity Partners, KKR, Mubadala and Hyderabad. portfolio companies and the Global During an online media interaction on the subject Investment Company and ADIA, Intel Capital invests in innovative 2000. of private participation in running passenger trains, Vinod Kumar Yadav said if any performance indicators are not met by private players in passenger Jeff Bezos’s wealth soars to record Accenture cuts up to train operations they will be penalised, "Private train operations are likely to begin by April 2023, all coaches will be procured under Make in India $171.6 bn, ex-wife is 2nd richest woman 900 jobs in UK as Covid policy," said Yadav. Train sets have to be brought by private operators eff Bezos’s net takes toll on demand and maintained by them, he said. worth has smashed onsulting firm Accenture is "Fares in private trains will be competitive and Jthrough its cutting up to 900 jobs, or 8% of prices on other modes of transport like airlines, buses previous peak, even Cits UK workforce, as the have to be kept in mind while fixing the fares," he after he relinquished a coronavirus pandemic prompted a further said. quarter of his stake in sharp slump in demand for its The private trains will operate in 12 clusters, Amazon.com Inc. as part advisory work. including Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Delhi, of a divorce settlement Between 700 and 900 jobs will be Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Secunderabad, Howrah, last year. affected by the planned cuts, an Chennai. Shares of the Seattle- Accenture spokesman said Thursday Yadav expects financial bids for private trains by based retailer surged in an email. The company has notified February or March and expects to finalise financial 4.4% to a record $2,878.70 staff and plans “collective bids by April 2021. Wednesday, boosting the consultation” for a program of Yadav said Request For Quotation bids will be founder’s world-leading redundancy. finalised by September. fortune to $171.6 billion. Accenture already had “an The Railways on Wednesday formally kickstarted That tops his previous high of $167.7 billion, set on Sept. 4, 2018, overcapacity of people relative to its plans to allow private entities to operate passenger according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. demand” when the economic crisis hit trains on its network by inviting request for His gains -- $56.7 billion this year alone -- underscore a widening in March, The Guardian reported qualifications (RFQ) for participation on 109 pairs of wealth gap in the US during the worst economic downturn since the Thursday, citing an internal memo to routes through 151 modern trains, the national Great Depression. Initial public offerings and buoyant equity markets staff. The memo said the crisis slowed transporter said. have bolstered mega-fortunes, even as tens of millions of people have employee attrition, put additional lost their jobs. This week, after receiving complaints about ending strain on the business and also pandemic hazard pay, Amazon said it would spend about $500 million revealed structural costs that to give one-time $500 bonuses to most front-line workers. Accenture needs to address, according The company declined to comment on its founder’s wealth. to The Guardian. Amazon has been on a tear, with the pandemic accelerating the Companies across the UK are laying consumer shift to e-commerce from brick-and-mortar retail. Bezos off staff in the face of slumping owns 11% of the stock, which comprises the bulk of his fortune. revenue. Bank of England Chief Most of those with the biggest wealth gains also hail from the tech Economist Andy Haldane said this sector. They include Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, week that the outlook for jobs is the who added $25.8 billion to his fortune since Jan. 1, and Zoom Video biggest risk to the UK economy, Communications Inc. founder Eric Yuan, whose wealth has almost particularly as employee furlough quadrupled to $13.1 billion. programs end in August. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 28 ASTROLOGY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

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

The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's most trusted astrologer Nastur Bejan Daruwalla. Weekly Horoscope July 6 - July 12, 2020 ARIES: says you are filled with LEO: Ganesha says you look for solace and visit SAGITTARIUS: Ganesha says most of the fire and decide that you have to come to grips places of worship. There could be overseas trips too time spend away from home will be for with reality; enough is enough. You can't live as well as foreign collaborations. Ganesha is with professional reasons. This is a period in which in a fantasyland all your life. You make the you all the way. Children bring great joy and you you can do a lot and make solid progress. This is most of all your powers and skills. The focus spend a lot of time with the family. You enjoy your also a mixed period in which you feel that you is on research, discoveries, inventions, new interactions with people and there will be all kinds may have been pursuing wrong goals all along. fields of study, meetings, conferences, of bonds and ties, family, domestic bliss, and This could be a taxing period. There is also interviews and committees. This is an action- satisfaction in bonding with loved ones and passion and sex, some neuroses, anxiety, minor packed time. relatives, even of an older generation. ailments and an unsettled feeling to contend TAURUS: Ganesha says journeys are VIRGO: Ganesha says n this period your with. rewarding as you travel for both business and heredity and your family will be the theme. You CAPRICORN: Ganesha says you turn to pleasure. There will be many productive and turn back to your roots, maybe return home if you prayer, meditation, chants. All this will help re- lucrative new associations. You work hard to have been away for long and spend time with activate, energize and strengthen the spiritual convert your dreams into reality. There will domestic issues. Family matters do get resolved, side of your nature. You will regain a sense of also be a lot of time spent on fiscal but with the usual strife and turmoil. Normally, peace and calm. You will choose serenity over instruments. You will be busy with taxes, this would have bothered you but you smile it off concrete material gains. Ganesha is happy for loans, funds, investments, insurance and and the mood is contagious. All is well, says you. As the heat and the dust gather over the sub- other financial transactions. Ganesha happily. continent, you try to live life in the grandest GEMINI: Ganesha says there is buying and LIBRA: Ganesha says there is a lot of work manner possible. selling, the signing of lease documents, ahead and a lot of your time could be spent away AQUARIUS: Ganesha says your most contracts, instruments of negotiation, from the home. As I always insist, these are mere important gain, triumph, achievement, will be promissory notes and so on. You will be generalizations and astrology never compels. the sense of satisfaction with the direction that stretched and will be running from pillar to Ganesha knows that. Specifics will depend on you have given your life. You have also been post. Ganesha is with you. The hectic times personal horoscopes. In this phase you will also ethical and that is saying a lot in these times! continue, but there are beautiful bonding concern yourself with appraisals of your own This is a joyous phase with many good tidings. moments too. Ganesha ensures that in the limitations. You look at improving your own assets, There is travel, journeys for fun or for work, midst of all the frenetic activity you also have both material and non-material, and are keen on partnerships and ties, whether new or old, some happy times. expanding your role in the community,society,your greater joy in matrimony. CANCER: Ganesha says you are still busy environment. PISCES: Ganesha says there will be new with financial affairs and this takes up most SCORPIO: Ganesha says you are in the throes of pursuits, new interests, and a new slant on life as of your time. In the midst of it all, you also self-analysis as you want to grow into a better newer vistas open up all the time. You have been seek spiritual solace, metaphysical truths, human being. Along with all this, work continues through all the challenges and now are well and deeper insights into life. The mood is without a halt. There is money and honey,romance, prepared to taste the fruits of your hard work. different - quieter, perhaps even meditative, as partnerships and trade. There is a lot to learn and Success on these terms is indeed sweet. Ganesha there is more introspection and self- you are on the right track, most certainly. There is is pleased. There will be many new developments assessment. You are interested in forming stability and solidity to your life now.You slog away as your money worries get resolved and you look genuine and very close bonds with others. and may even be away on an overseas visit. at fun times with new eyes.

Birthday Horoscope July 6 - July 12, 2020

July 6: Ganesha says clear the decks by July 8:This is an excellent day for worry. Be careful to not confide in those finishing up old tasks before endeavoring activities around home base and who will reinforce self-doubts. to start anything new. Do only what's concerning financial arrangements. July 11:Tread carefully so that you don't necessary; take advantage of any free Current influences are expansive, lucky. walk into a hornets' nest; otherwise, you time. July 9: The Moon encourages you to be may end up wondering later what the July 7:Good ideas that you may have had ambitious and to look for and take contention was all about. to shelve should be brought to the fore advantage of opportunities that are at July 12:After a so-so start, the day your disposal. Aim higher. once again. Make improvements. improves. Strengthen ties with close Modernize. July 10:Conversations can take a friends; they can help you organize your negative turn and give you cause to time and energies more efficiently. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 SPIRITUALITY 29 SAWAN SOMWAR VRAT he Hindu month of Shravan, which falls in July-August according to Tthe Gregorian calendar is extremely auspicious. It is dedicated to Lord . This month is all about prayers, devotion and fasting. Devotees across the country celebrate this month by offering their prayers to Lord Shiva. Interestingly, the Northern and Southern states in India celebrate this month on different dates. In North India, people follow the Purnimant (full moon) calendar while in South India, the dates are as per Amavasyanta (no moon). Mondays specifically are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fast and visit temples to offer milk, water, and bilva leaves to the almighty.A number of devotees (both married and unmarried women) initiate their 16 Somvar vrat on the first Monday of the Shravan month. According to Drikpanchang, the significant dates in the month of Shravan 2020 in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, , Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, , , Bihar and Jharkhand are as follows: „ July 6 - First Day of Shravan 2020 (First Monday) „ July 13 - Second Monday „ July 20 - Third Monday „ July 27 - Fourth Monday „ August 3 - Last day of Shravan

Meanwhile, here are the significant dates in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu:

„ July 21 (Tuesday) - First day of Shravan 2020 According to Purana, Samudra important element. Somvar Vrat „ Fasting on all Shravan somvar, „ July 27 - First Monday Manthan took place in the Shravan Katha is recited on every Monday of especially for unmarried women „ August 3 - Second Monday month, when the and the demons Sawan vrat. Solah Somvar Vrat who are seeking a good husband. „ August 10 - Third Monday churned the ocean. As a result, fourteen Katha portrays the life of Lord „ As Rudraksh is symbolic to Lord „ August 17 - Fourth Monday divine items emerged out of the ocean. Shiva and Goddess . After Shiva, wearing the is „ August 19 - Last day of Shravan Halahala (a deadly poison) also came out the , Prasad is distributed considered very auspicious as well. as a by-product. Lord Shiva swallowed among the friends and family Devout devotees of Lord Shiva The month of Shravan brings an the poison to save the world from members. make sure to wear a Rudraksh opportunity to be bestowed with divinity. destruction. It could not seep through his during this time of the year to Shravan month is an auspicious period throat. THINGS TO DO please him.Devotees also do to worship the deities. Among all the The swallowing of poison turned his Devotees fast to please Lord Shiva: with Rudraksh mala to please Lord deities, Lord Shiva is considered to be throat blue. Hence, he is known as „ Fasting during this entire month is Shiva. the most divine. It is believed that Neelkantha (blue throat). It eventually considered very auspicious. Waking „ Offering Panchamrut, bilva leaves, worshipping Lord Shiva during the was the reason of observing Sawan up early morning, visiting the gangajal, dhatura, along with month of Shravan brings in favourable Somvar Vrat (in the month of Sawan) in Shiva temple, and offering a Honey or sugar and Bibhuti to Lord results. Shravan is the fifth month of honour of Lord Shiva. mixture of milk, ghee, yogurt, Shiva is considered very . The entire month is jal, and honey also known as auspicious. primarily devoted to Lord Shiva, and CELEBRATIONS AND RITUALS Panchamrut along with Bilva leaves „ The Mangal Gauri is also Shravan Somvar fast is followed to Sawan Somvar Vrat is categorised as is a must. One can have milk and done by married women during this invoke his blessings. As the name following: milk products, fruits and other month for the health and prosperity suggests, Shravan Somvar Vrata is „ Savan Somvar is the fast that is fasting approved items during this of their households. performed on Mondays, especially by observed on Mondays, in the month time. women in the desire of a safe and of Savan. protected household. Unmarried girls „ Solah Somvar Vrats is the PAGE SPONSORED BY who desire for an ideal husband also observance of sixteen fasts on perform the fast of Sawan Somvar Vrat. consecutive Mondays which ARISH K. SAHANI commence in the month of Savan. „ Saumya Pradesh is observed till the Serving Since 1972 SIGNIFICANCE OF SAWAN evening in Shravan month. Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs SOMWAR VRAT „ Devotees should wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Visit Arish K Sahani (Father) It is believed that Sawan Somvar fasts Lord Shiva temple and offer milk to are highly beneficial for the unmarried Shiva Lingam. At home, clean the Shiv Sahani (Son) girls. By observing the Somvar Vrat, Puja place (worshiping place) and they get married to the person of their adorn your soul to welcome the Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) choice. Sawan Somvar Vrat is significant Lord. A Sankalp (oath) is taken to because it fulfils the desire of a person perform the Sawan Somvar Vrat 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 and all dreams come true. By observing with total devotion. Shiv Puja is [email protected] the Sawan Somvar fast and worshipping performed twice in a day. Devotees Lord Shiva, devotees can achieve desired must cleanse themselves properly to “If don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” results. venerate the Lord once again after the Sun sets. Solah Somvar Vrat “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” LEGEND Katha or Sawan Vrat Katha is an “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 30 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Locations for Expansion of Outdoor dining Program will provide more street space for seating on select restaurant corridors throughout the five boroughs NEW YORK (TIP): Mayor de Blasio The hours of operation for this Polly Trottenberg. "We thank everyone revealed, July 2, the first 22 locations for from all the BIDs and other neighborhood the expansion of outdoor dining options new expanded seating option for organizations who made the case that under an initiative that combines two restaurants will be from 5 p.m. to expanding the vision of our Open Streets popular programs, Open Streets and Open 11 p.m. on Friday nights, and noon program to grow outdoor dining will be Restaurants. The program expands to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and good for New Yorkers' quality of life and restaurant seating options onto car-free the city's bottom line." streets for select corridors throughout the Sundays. Expanded seating will The locations announced , July 2 are five boroughs. Selected corridors will be last until Labor Day. focused on streets that are already operational on weekends starting participating in the Open Streets program, tomorrow evening, Friday,July 3. to enjoy the outdoors safely - and give on corridors represented by organizations Twenty-two locations citywide will be small businesses the chance to rebuild that have worked with DOT on street open to pedestrians and have been after facing unprecedented challenges this closures in the past. The second tranche of approved for expanded street dining. spring," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "I'm locations will include additional Another 10-20 corridors will be approved excited to enjoy more outdoor meals soon, applicants, such as ad hoc groups of beginning Friday, July 17. Restaurants on and we look forward to expanding the restaurants that coordinate through a these corridors will be able to place seating program in the coming weeks." single entity acting as a partner farther away from the curb than other "As we head into the July 4th weekend, organization. Combining our popular Open Streets and Open Restaurants participants, and the we are excited to be able to start giving The hours of operation for this new Open Restaurants programs will give more remaining street space will be open to restaurants the additional room they need expanded seating option for restaurants New Yorkers the space they deserve to enjoy pedestrian traffic. to welcome more customers, so that we can will be from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday the outdoors safely – and give small "Combining our popular Open Streets all work together to rebuild this key sector nights, and noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays businesses the chance to rebuild after facing and Open Restaurants programs will give of our local economy in the wake of the and Sundays. Expanded seating will last unprecedented challenges this spring,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. more New Yorkers the space they deserve Covid-19 crisis," said DOT Commissioner until Labor Day.. contd from page 1 TechCrunch. (Android powers nearly 99% of evenings, with little from the humidity. smartphones in India.) The heat is being driven by the northward shift of the Randhir Jaiswal to Succeed... In a call with analysts earlier this year, Jio executives jet stream, which creates a "ridging effect" - a pocket of He is expected to assume office in about three weeks. had described JioMeet as a platform that they think high pressure that allows for warm, dry conditions at A 1998 Indian Foreign Service officer, Jaiswal heads the would someday have features to enable doctors to the surface, Gottschalck said. The impending blast of foreign affairs office of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and consult their patients, prescribe them medicine, and heat could also create a "ring of fire" weather pattern, advises the President on India's foreign policy. He had have a system in place to let them buy medicines online in which storms ride along the periphery of the heat earlier served as Consul General of India in and get test results digitally. Similarly, they said dome and trigger severe thunderstorms across the Johannesburg in South Africa. JioMeet will allow teachers to host virtual classrooms northern Plains, he said. Jaiswal is no stranger to New York. He had earlier for their students, with the ability to record sessions, Current forecasts show that this dome of heat could worked as a Counselor at the Permanent Mission of assign and accept homework, and conduct tests stick around well into the month. India to the United Nations in New York. digitally. "Our models indicate that this is going to be JioPlatforms, which is India's top telecom operator somewhat persistent through the first two weeks of Ambani's JioMeet takes on Zoom with about 400 million customers, operates a number of July, and potentially longer," Gottschalck said. Jio Platforms says a free call can be uninterrupted for digital services including JioMusic, a music streaming He said the Climate Prediction Center has been "up to 24 hours" long. The service currently has no paid service; JioCinema, which offers thousands of TV working closely with the Federal Emergency plans and it's unclear if Jio Platforms, which has a shows and movies; and JioTV, which allows users to Management Agency and local agencies on how to reputation of giving away services for free for years, watch more than 500 TV channels. All of these services manage heat waves and other extreme weather events plans to change that. are available at no additional charge to Jio Platforms during the pandemic. Jio Platforms, which began beta testing JioMeet in subscribers. It costs less than $2 a month to be a Jio Some cities, for instance, may not be able to provide May this year, said the video conferencing service offers subscriber. relief for vulnerable people because of social "enterprise-grade" host controls. These include The launch of JioMeet - available for use through distancing guidelines. "We're dealing with such a password protection on each call, multi-device login Chrome and Firefox browsers on desktop, as well as via unique situation, where even if some areas can open up support (up to five devices), and ability to share screen standalone apps for macOS, Windows, iOS, and cooling centers and things like that, they're likely to and collaborate. Android, and an Outlook plugin - coincides with a have limited capacity," said Julie Caron, a climate Other features include the ability to switch nationwide ban on 59 Chinese services including scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric "seemingly" from one device to another, and a 'Safe TikTok, ShareIt, Alibaba Group's UC Browser and Research in Boulder, Colorado. "So now, you could have Driving Mode' for when a participant is in commute. Tencent's WeChat. New Delhi banned these services on a vulnerable population that has to make a choice to Hosts can also enable a 'waiting room' to ensure Monday evening citing security concerns. either stay home and risk the heat or go to a cooling participants have to ask for permission to enter a call. UPDATED ON JULY 3 : Intel said on Friday, July 3, center and risk exposure to the virus." The company did not provide any more details, it will invest $253.5 million in Jio Platforms, joining a But even without the pandemic, she said, these events including whether people outside of India could use the roster of high-profile investors including Facebook and are troubling in the context of global warming. service. On its website, JioMeet claims all the meetings Silver Lake that have backed India's top telecom "There's a long-term warming trend, but we're also are "encrypted" but does not elaborate whether these operator in recent months. (Source: Agencies) seeing an increasing rate of change that's notable since calls are end-to-end encrypted. 2015," Caron said. "What that means is we're getting The launch of JioMeet today comes as tens of A heat wave forecast for the U.S.. hotter and more frequent heat waves on top of each millions of people in India are working from home and hottest week on record and posted its 11th other." using video conferencing services for work and to stay consecutive day with a heat index over 103 degrees, The changes are magnified in the summer, in touch with friends. Zoom, currently the most popular Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the particularly because July is typically when most parts video conference service in India, on Android had University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and of the contiguous U.S. have their hottest days of the about 35 million monthly active users in the third week Atmospheric Science, tweeted Thursday. year. "You're exacerbating heat extremes in an already of June, up from about 4 million users during the same Gottschalck said it's likely that several regions may hot season," Caron said. "That's why it's not just about period in March, according to mobile insights firm App be under heat advisories and excessive heat watches, heat waves, necessarily. It's that we're seeing hotter- Annie, data of which an industry executive shared with and he said warm conditions may persist into the than-normal seasons." (Source: NBC) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 31 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 32 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 contd from page 1 ‘Era of expansionism has ended; it is time for development’: Modi warns China According to the latest situation, the soldiers on the two sides are to disengage as part of de-escalation, that is, both sides have to scale down the aggressive posturing, though the standoff position would remain till the two sides sort out all the issues. The PM was accompanied by Chief of Defense India-China Face off in Ladakh An IAF helicopter flies in the sky, in Leh on Thursday, July 2. Services Gen Bipin Rawat and Chief of Army Staff Gen Photo / Courtesy PTI MM Naravane. Experts mainly cite two reasons for the deadliest In an obvious warning to China, Modi said : "Era of clash since 1975. not host a continual Chinese presence as recently as expansionism has ended; it is time for development". A major reason, according to some experts, is linked January 2020," Tellis wrote on June 4, days before the Here are some excerpts from Modi's address to India's unilateral move last year to repeal Article 370 brawl. of the Indian constitution, which had guaranteed a Satellite pictures taken by Earth-imaging company, to soldiers posted at India - China border . measure of autonomy to the former Jammu and Planet Labs, in the days leading up to the clash, also "I am again paying respect to brave soldiers who Kashmir state, which also included the disputed areas suggest increased Chinese activity at the Galwan Valley. sacrificed their lives in Galwan Valley".: in Ladakh region. "Looking at it in Planet, it looks like China is "Bravery you have shown recently has sent a message China, which, like Pakistan, saw India's move as constructing roads in the valley and possibly damming to the whole world about India's strength". unilaterally affecting its territory, strongly denounced the river," Jeffrey Lewis, director of the East Asia "Our resolve for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' becomes the move at the UN Security Council last year. Nonproliferation Program at California's Middlebury stronger because of you and your strong resolve". Analysts also believe the current standoff is also a Institute of International Studies, told Reuters. "Your willpower is as strong and firm as the result of China's pushback against India's recent "There are a ton of vehicles on both sides [of the LAC] ; the whole country is proud of you".. construction of infrastructure in border areas. - although there appear to be vastly more on the "Era of expansionism has ended; it is time for India inaugurated the 255km (158-mile) Darbuk- Chinese side. I count 30-40 Indian vehicles and well over development". Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road, built along the 100 vehicles on the Chinese side." "We are putting adequate focus on requirement of LAC, last year. China objected, seeing the move as a In addition to its dispute with China, India has found armed forces". threat to its interests in the region. itself at loggerheads with two other neighbors - long- "Bravery is a prerequisite for peace". The heightened tensions between the world's two standing rival Pakistan, and . "You have shown exemplary dedication in Galwan most populous countries have drawn international Nepal and India have historically enjoyed good ties, Valley; the country is proud of all of you". concerns, with the United Nations urging both sides "to but now find themselves engaged in what experts have BACKGROUND TO THE CONFLICTS: India and exercise maximum restraint". called a cartographic war over border regions. China, two nuclear-armed Asian neighbors, are in a China's economic corridor to Pakistan and Central Last week, Nepal's Parliament approved a new map tense diplomatic and military standoff following their Asia passes through Karakoram, which is close to for the country,which includes land controlled by India. first deadly border clash in more than 40 years. Galwan Valley, the site of the June 15 clash. Galwan "On the one hand, the major power in the region, The June 15 incident in the disputed Galwan Valley, Valley is close to Aksai Chin Plateau, which is under China, is against India and on the other hand, smaller an arid Himalayan area along the Line of Actual Chinese control but claimed by India. neighbors, which have been traditionally very friendly Control (LAC), the de facto border between the two According to Happymon Jacob, professor of to India, are also negatively disposed to India. I think nations, left 20 Indian soldiers dead. China has yet to international relations at New Delhi-based Jawaharlal that is a major policy failure," Jacob told Al Jazeera. officially declare its casualties. Nehru University, China considers the Ladakh region THE REACTION IN INDIA : The reaction in India Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in the crucial for its "access to Central Asia and CPEC project to Chinese advances has been one of outrage, with standoff since early May at several points along the with Pakistan in which they [China] have invested citizens and trade associations calling for the Modi-led 3,500km (2,200-mile) LAC, most of which remains billions of dollars [about $60bn]." government to boycott Chinese goods. undemarcated. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Protesters across the country were seen burning The fighting on June 15 was triggered by a he was unaware of the specifics but that the Indian Chinese flags and products, while videos on social disagreement over two Chinese tents and observation army had crossed into Chinese territory in several media showed teenagers destroying their Chinese-made towers that Indian officials said had been built on its places in recent days - violating the agreement reached mobile phones. side of the LAC. on June 6 - and that they should withdraw. THE REACTION ABROAD : Some Indian American Chinese troops breached the Line to set up temporary Calling it a "deliberate provocation" on New Delhi's groups in US, owing allegiance to the ruling BJP , have "structures" in the Galwan Valley even after military part, Zhao said: "The rights and wrongs... are very clear called for boycott of Chinese goods. These groups, at officials had reached an agreement on June 6 to de- and the responsibility rests entirely with the Indian places , like New York, have called for protests against escalate, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam side." China. Jaishankar told China's senior diplomat, Wang Yi, in a In response, India's foreign ministry spokesman Beijing is India's biggest trading partner, with annual phone call. Anurag Srivastava cautioned China against making bilateral trade worth $92bn. The trade imbalance The problem arose when an Indian patrol visited the "exaggerated and untenable claims" on the sovereignty between the two is significant andfavors China heavily. area near a ridge to verify a Chinese assertion that its of the Galwan Valley area. In an interview to The Economic Times, Shyam troops had moved back from the LAC, two government India says China occupies 38,000 sq. km (15,000 square Saran, former Indian foreign secretary, said India sources told Reuters news agency. miles) of its territory in the Aksai Chin Plateau in the should avoid any "knee-jerk reactions" against China, The Chinese troops had thinned out, leaving behind Himalayas, with 12,000 Chinese soldiers reportedly claiming that it would be impossible for New Delhi to two tents and small observation posts, which the Indian pushing across the border. find alternative suppliers in the near future. party demolished, the sources said. Modi's denial of a Chinese incursion triggered a Jacob believes India should reach out to A large group of Chinese soldiers arrived and controversy, with opposition leaders accusing the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as Quad - confronted the Indian troops. It was not clear what government of intelligence failures and asking why the an informal strategic forum that includes India, Japan, happened next, but the two sides soon clashed, the clash happened in the first place. Australia and the United States - to take on China. Chinese soldiers reportedly using iron rods and batons Ashley Tellis, senior fellow at the Carnegie "If the USA makes noises in favor of India and with spikes, killing 20 Indian soldiers and wounding Endowment for International Peace, believes the latest strengthens the Quad, it will send a message to China dozens of others. Chinese advances in the Ladakh region leaves India that we will take aggressive steps and will defend our China has not said anything about any losses in the with "painful" choices. interest," he said. (Read full story at hand-to-hand combat. "Beijing has moved into disputed territories that did www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: Prof. Indrajit S. 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The place has a rich Among the tourist places to visit are historical backdrop. As per a legend, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tiger Hill, Rock there is a myth that Lord 's scepter Garden, Bhutia Busty Gompa, (Dorje), representative of his Nightingale Park, Ropeway, Observatory thunderbolt, had fallen at this place Hill, and Buddhist Monasteries. Do not (ling). Therefore, the city got its name forget to ride on the Darjeeling Toy from two words 'Dorje' and 'ling'. The hill Train. There are several trekking trails is quite popular amongst tourists due to for adventure buffs to enjoy the wild its Hindu and Buddhist temples. nature of the city. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park is another Mountaineering Institute attraction for children and wildlife It is a perfect place in Darjeeling for lovers. The ethnic cuisine of Darjeeling those who love to enjoy the thrilling is to die for. Tibetan and Indian experience of adventure activities. It is delicacies are famous and you must try one of the oldest mountaineering Momo, Nepali thali, and Thukpa. March institutes in India and plays a vital role to June are the peak months to enjoy this in mountaineers training. hilly resort. Mahakal Temple Himalayan Zoological Park Mahakal Temple atop the Observatory The Darjeeling Zoo, also called as Hill in Darjeeling is another reason for Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological you to plan an exotic vacation at Park is a 67.56 acre zoo in the town of Darjeeling. A beautiful amalgamation of Darjeeling. It is located at an average Hindu and Buddhist cultures, Mahakal elevation of 2,134 metres and is the Temple stands as a magnanimous and largest high altitude zoo in India. The historical edifice at the place where a zoo was formerly known as Himalayan Buddhist Monastery by the name of Zoological Park and was established on 'Dorje Ling' once stood. Legends says that 14th August, 1958 as a joint venture of shiva-lingas representing , Govt. of India (Department of Science and Maheshwar have manifested and Technology) and Govt. of West themselves here in the year 1782. And Bengal (Department of Education). In hence emerged the Mahakal Temple of the year 1975, Late Smt. Indira Gandhi Darjeeling, a much revered and believed the then Prime Minister of India religious shrine of the scenic hill station. dedicated the Himalayan Zoological Park Mahakal Temple atop the Observatory to Late Smt. Padmaja Naidu, ex-governor Hill in Darjeeling is another reason for of West Bengal. Hence, the zoo was re- you to plan an exotic vacation at named as Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Darjeeling. A beautiful amalgamation of Zoological Park. Hindu and Buddhist cultures, Mahakal Darjeeling Zoo is the only specialised Temple stands as a magnanimous and zoo in India which is internationally historical edifice at the place where a recognized for its conservation breeding Buddhist Monastery by the name of programmes of Red Panda, Himalayan 'Dorje Ling' once stood. Legends says that Newt, Snow Leopards, Tibetan Wolf and shiva-lingas representing Brahma, other highly endangered animal species Vishnu and Maheshwar have manifested of Eastern Himalaya. One can see here themselves here in the year 1782. And animals like Indian Tiger, Snow Leopard, hence emerged the Mahakal Temple of Black Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Darjeeling, a much revered and believed Tibetan Wolf, Asiatic Black Bear, Red religious shrine of the scenic hill station. Panda, Blue Sheep, Yak, Musk Deer, The temple witness heavy footfall Barking Deer and Jackal. The zoo also from people of all sections of society. houses various species of birds such as Either for a leisure visit or a pilgrimage Kalij Pheasant, Golden Pheasant, Ring trip, people love to visit the shrine and Necked Pheasant, Red Jungle Fowl, Rose- lay down their holy prayers and Ringed Parakeet etc. offerings to the Lord. While the gold plated idols of Brahma, Vishnu and Happy Valley Tea Garden attractions in Darjeeling. The Ghoom side and is linked together by an arching Maheshwar soothes worried eyes of This is a must see place in Darjeeling. Gompa was founded by a Mongolian bridge called as Indreni Pull (Rainbow devotees, the magical sound of prayers It is quite popular among travelers for astrologer/monk in the year 1875. The Bridge). Boating and Fishing are the two chanted by Hindu priests and lines from obvious reasons. Watching the actual place is also well-known as Yogachoeling main activities appealing to tourists Buddhist Holy Scriptures read by process tea manufacturing is Gompa. One is greeted by a huge visiting this lake. Buddhist monks heal the mind and worthwhile. The scenic charm of this tea 'Maitreya Buddha' statue at the entrance cheer up the mood. Bells and hundreds garden is heartwarming. Happy Valley is gate of the Gompa. Visitors also find Darjeeling Himalayan Railway of colorful prayer flags hung all over the the most accessible Tea Estate, as it is bells, ornate thanka scrolls as well as The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is a shrine continuously narrate the only about 3 kms from town. drums inside the Gompa. UNESCO World Heritage narrow gauge presence of holiness in the air of the rail network still operates with the surrounding. A spectacular religious Ghoom Monastery Sumendu Lake original steam engines and the loops ambience juxtaposed by breathtaking Nestled at a distance of approximately One of the major attractions of Mirik, along the route are all remarkable feats of panoramas of Himalayan ranges is no 8 km from the heart of Darjeeling, Sumendu Lake is bounded by pine trees human endeavor and engineering. The doubt a unique proposition of Mahakal Ghoom Monastery is one of the major on one side and lush garden on the other journey from Darjeeling town to Ghoom Temple. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 34 SPORTS FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 STOKES TO CAPTAIN ENGLAND IN OPENING TEST AS ROOT TAKES LEAVE LONDON (TIP): England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes was on Tuesday named captain for the opening Test against West Indies in place of Joe Root, who has taken leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. Having never led a side in First- Class cricket, star all-rounder Stokes will be captaining the RAVINDRA JADEJA RATED AS national team for the first time in his career when England and West INDIAN TEST CRICKET'S MVP Indies lock horns in the opening Test of the three-match series at the IN 21ST CENTURY Ageas Bowl in Southampton from July 8. NEW DELHI (TIP): Flamboyant all-rounder Root's wife, Carrie, is due to give Ravindra Jadeja has been named as India's most birth later this week. valuable Test player in the 21st century by the "Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes, Wisden magazine. who has been Root's Test vice- With an MVP rating of 97.3, the 31-year-old Jadeja captain since his appointment last was also rated as the second most valuable Test July, will captain the side for the player worldwide, behind only Sri Lanka legend first time in Southampton," the he leaves hospital with his family. even if he is handed England's Muttiah Muralitharan. England and Wales Cricket Board He will join up with the England captaincy in the absence of regular "It has been a dream to play for India and above (ECB) said in a release. squad ahead of the second Test at skipper Root for the series-opener that when you are rewarded for being the most Jos Buttler, who serves as vice- Emirates Old Trafford on Monday against the West Indies. valuable player, you feel even more blessed," Jadeja captain to Eoin Morgan in the 13 July," the ECB stated. "I hope that I always try to set the said. limited-overs side and has also been The mainstay is expected to be example in terms of attitude and "Would want to thank all my fans, team-mates, Root's deputy in the past, will available for the second Test, which commitment If I am in charge that's coaches and support staff for their unconditional assume vice-captaincy duties in the starts on July 16. not going to change the way that I go love and support." opener, the ECB added. Stokes could thus become about things," Stokes had said. Jadeja has played in 49 Tests since making his The country's cricket board also England's least-experienced captain Stokes had a phenomenal run in debut in 2012, scoring 1,869 runs with one century added that Root will have to self- in their history, never having the past one year as he helped and 14 fifties to his name. He has picked up 213 Test isolate for seven days at home once captained a first-class, List A or T20 England to the World Cup final wickets. he leaves hospital with his family. game. victory and played a key role in his Based on analytics provided by CricViz, each "Root will commence a seven-day Stokes had earlier said that he side's stunning Ashes win over player in world cricket has been awarded an ‘MVP self-isolation period at home once won't change his playing approach Australia at Headingley. rating' using a statistical model to rank their ‘match impact' compared to their peers. "It might come as a surprise to see Jadeja...feature as India's number one. After all, he's not even always Ferrari have had to redesign flawed an automatic pick in their Test team. However, when he does play he is picked as a frontline bowler and has batted as high as No.6 — contributing to a very high match involvement," said CricViz's Freddie F1 car, says team boss Binotto Wilde. "But Jadeja's position is based on more than simply LONDON (TIP): Ferrari have had a major rethink of volume: it's what he does when he's involved that their 2020 Formula One car but updates to make it go really counts...His batting and bowling average faster will not be ready until the third race of the differential of 10.62 runs is the second best of any season, team boss Mattia Binotto said on Tuesday. player this century to have scored more than 1,000 Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will instead runs and taken 150 wickets." start the COVID-19 delayed season in Austria on Sunday in cars similar to those they wrapped up testing with in India among 5 nations interested Spain at the end of February. "The truth is that the outcome of the tests led us to in hosting 2027 Asian Cup take a significant change of direction in terms of development, especially on the aerodynamic front," KUALA LUMPUR (TIP): India is one of five Binotto said on the Ferrari website. nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the "First, we had to understand why we did not see the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation results we had expected on track and how much to (AFC) said on Wednesday. recalibrate the whole programme as a result." Qatar, the reigning champions and 2022 World Cup "It would have been counterproductive to continue in hosts, is also interested in hosting the continental the direction we had planned, knowing that we would championship, as are regional football powerhouses not have reached our goals." "Our aim is to introduce the updates at the third race Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan. "Therefore we decided to come up with a new on 19 July at the Hungaroring," said Binotto. "The AFC will now work with each bidding programme that looked at the whole car, knowing that He said that Ferrari had used the weeks since the member association on the delivery of the necessary not all of it would be ready for the first race." Maranello factory reopened to analyse the car's bidding documentation ... and will announce the host Champions Mercedes and also Red Bull looked faster behaviour with simulation work and input from the for the 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in 2021," in testing, with Ferrari coming away from Barcelona's drivers. the continental governing body said in a statement. Circuit de Catalunya recognising they lacked "We know that, at the moment, we don’t have the AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al comparative pace. fastest package. We knew it before heading for Khalifa hailed the "biggest-ever edition" in the Both Mercedes, the team of six times world champion Melbourne and that hasn’t changed," said Binotto. United Arab Emirates last year and said he expected Lewis Hamilton, and Red Bull have subsequently added "Having said that, the Spielberg circuit has different China to surpass all expectations in 2023. performance upgrades. characteristics to Montmelo and the temperatures will Qatar staged the competition in 1988 and 2011, The season was supposed to start in Australia on be well above those of February. while Iran have fond memories of hosting it in 1968 March 15 but was delayed by the pandemic. The revised "In Austria, we must try and make the most of every and 1976, winning the title on both occasions. schedule sees two races at Austria's Red Bull Ring opportunity and then in Hungary... we will be able to India bagged hosting rights for the 2022 Women's before moving to Hungary and then Britain. see where we are really compared to the others." Asian Cup last month. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2020 ADVERTISEMENT 35

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