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VOL 15 ISSUE 23 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● JUNE 04 - 10, 2021 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● [email protected] www.theindianpanorama.news US VP Harris speaks with PM Modi, assures Covid vaccines to SOME OF 6 MILLION DOSES FOR 'SURGE' NATIONS TO BE SHIPPED TO INDIA WASHINGTON (TIP): US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, June 3, spokewith India's Prime Minister and three other world leaders and informed them JUNE 5, 2021 that the US will begin sharing the first 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to SEE PAGES 3-6 their respective countries. Harris and PM Modi further discussed strengthening efforts to fight A LEAF FROM RECENT the COVID-19 pandemic. The call was HISTORY- OPERATION initiated by the American side, top government sources said. During the BLUE STAR call, Harris stressed the Joe Biden administration's efforts to 'achieve broad global coverage, responding to surges and other urgent situations ad public health needs and helping as many countries as possible who US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, June 3, spoke with India's Prime Minister CONTD ON PAGE 40 Narendra Modiand assured him of Covid vaccines for India Eager to involve Indian US CONGRESS TABLES BILL TO REMOVE PER-COUNTRY SEE PAGES 8-9-10 investigators and sites in global CAP ON GREEN CARD

WASHINGTON clinical trials: (TIP): A bipartisan WASHINGTON (TIP): Dr. Anthony legislation has will bring out a special profusely Fauci, who is the head of the U.S. been introduced in illustrated edition on July 2 to National Institute of Allergy and the US House of mark the Independence Day of Infectious Diseases, said that India and Representatives to the U.S. must continue to collaborate on eliminate the per country cap on America on 4th of July research related to SARS-CoV-2 as well employment-based green card. as vaccines and adjutants. The legislation was introduced by "We also are eager to involve Indian Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and investigators and sites in global clinical Congressman John Curtis, and it is trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy likely to benefit Indian IT of various COVID-19 therapeutics," he professionals anguishing over decades added, referring to the need to step up of green card wait. The Bill phases out Articles and advertisements for joint research into the treatment of Speaking about lessons learned by the United the 7 per cent per-country limit on the edition may please be States from the pandemic, Dr. Fauci said that COVID-19 patients. it was necessary to implement "well employment-based immigrant visa e-mailed by June 25, 2021 to Speaking about lessons learned by the designed and validated scientific approaches and raises the 7 per cent per-country [email protected] United States from the pandemic, Dr. to guide effective public health and clinical limit on family-sponsored visa to 15 practice". For any question, please Fauci said that it was necessary to per cent. The Equal Access to Green call 646-247-9458. implement "well designed and validated U.S. has seen the highest number of cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) scientific approaches to guide effective COVID-19 cases (more than 34 million) in Act, 2021, needs to be passed by the public health and clinical practice". The CONTD ON PAGE 40 CONTD ON PAGE 40 Supreme Court of India throws out sedition case against Journalist Vinod Dua: upholds right to criticize government

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court of India, on Thursday, June 3, quashed an FIR registered by the Himachal Pradesh Police against senior journalist Vinod Dua last year for his comments critical of the government's handling of Covid-19 lockdown on YouTube. "We are of the firm view that the prosecution of the petitioner for the offences punishable under Sections 124A Vinod Dua, senior journalist and 505 (1) (b) of the IPC would be unjust. vindicated - File photo CONTD ON PAGE 40 THE INDIAN PANORAMA EDITORIAL FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 02 -: COMMENT:-

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja VICE PRESIDENT: Get out and Vote Chitagam Saluja CHIEF EDITOR: Prof Indrajit S. Saluja ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, CONSULTING EDITOR : JUNE 22, 2021. POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 6AM TO 9PM. Deepak Dwidedi, Chairman, Bhaskar Group, Delhi EARLY VOTING PERIOD IS ASSISTANT EDITOR: PROF. I.S. SALUJA JUNE 12, 2021 - JUNE 20, 2021. Bidisha Roy SPL. REPORTER UNO: ew York City Primary Election is vote. must realize that they are a force to H.S. Panaser just two weeks away.Is the Indian The question is why the community reckon with, being the highest earning, GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: NAmerican community fully would give political donations, and yet on an average, and one of the highly Om Parkash Malik prepared to exhibit its strength? Well, not vote? It may be, partly because the educated in the US, with ideas to DIRECTOR some believe, its isn't. Some others claim community does not find any of the influence the outcome of any election, at ADMINISTRATION: it is better prepared now than before. several candidates in the electoral battle least at the local level. But it is also Gauri Beri They cite the number of Indian origin strong enough to win. They prefer not to subject to one and the only condition- candidates who have thrown their hats "waste" their time in campaigning or provided they exercise their right to CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: in the electoral ring. But does the casting their vote. This despondency has vote. A right they must exercise as number of Indian American candidates been explained repeatedly by many in responsible citizens. Baldev Singh / BJ Videos Gunjesh Desai / Masala Junction in the electoral fray indicate the the Indian American community. They So, folks, you have choices. Go in for Jay Mandal, enthusiasm of voters? Well, again, many have to understand that it is not always a early vote which opens on June 12. Or, Mohammad Jaffer, say" No". candidate from your own community wait till you get to the polling station on SnapsIndia The Indian American community has who should be considered good enough June 22. And, yes, be careful about the Mohammad Shahzad, never been enthusiastic about voting in to represent you, but it could be anyone. new Ranked Choice voting system which Zia Khan, the elections. But for the committed If the community backs a candidate, the allows you to list your preferences. It will Nisha Rani voters in both the parties, very few have candidate will feel obliged to take care of help to get hold of a person who is Vaaho Photographers, ever bothered to know the candidates, or the community. It is a question of conversant with information on the Vijay Shah - Photo Journalist. support them, and much less go to owning your candidate. system. Whatever, let your voice be CORRESPONDENTS : polling station to cast their "valuable" The Indian American community heard. Do vote. SACRAMENTO: Parminder S. Aujla NEW YORK : -: GUEST COMMENT :- Chitagam FRESNO: Tarlochan Singh DALLAS: Sedition law Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS LONDON must go Nirpal Singh Shergill SPL CORRESPONDENT DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: British-era clause can't be used to fix Chandan Singh CHANDIGARH: activists, journalists Manjit Sidhu LUDHIANA: A.S. Arora, fter over seven decades of (1951) declared Section 124A R.P.Sharma Independence, India is struggling unconstitutional. Once described as JAIPUR : Ato get rid of the sedition law - 'highly objectionable and obnoxious' by widely misused against activists and Nehru, Section 124A continues to be on Dr. Yashpaul Goyal journalists. In view of its 'chilling effect', the statute book, thanks to the First DALLAS BUREAU CHIEF & VP the Supreme Court has decided to Amendment piloted by him that added Lovllien Kaurr examine the archaic Section 124A of the 'public order' to Article 19(2) as a ground 972-330-3139 Indian Penal Code (IPC) in the context of to restrict free speech. [email protected] media freedom after the filing of It was on the basis of public order in The Indian Panorama sedition cases against journalists in Article 19(2) that the SC, in Kedarnath P.O. Box No. 190067, South Andhra Pradesh. According to Section Singh's case (1962), upheld the validity of Richmond Hill, NY 11419, 124A, a person commits sedition if Section 124A. However, the court Tel: 646-247-9458 he/she brings or attempts to bring in restricted its scope to some extent. In Email: hatred or contempt or excites or Balwant Singh's case (1995), it let off two [email protected] attempts to excite disaffection towards men accused of raising anti-India the government established by law in slogans, hours after Indira Gandhi's DISCLAIMER India. It attracts life imprisonment. assassination in 1984, saying that raising After Independence, sedition was of slogans a couple of times - which THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASSUMES proposed in the Constituent Assembly as neither evoked any response nor any NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CLAIMS MADE IN ADVERTISEMENTS. one of the grounds to restrict freedom of reaction from the public - couldn't attract WE ONLY SELL SPACE. VIEWS speech and expression. But KM Munshi sedition. The court's comment about PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER opposed it, saying that if sedition were possible filing of sedition cases against ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND allowed to stay,'an erroneous impression news channels for showing a body being DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE would be created that we want to thrown into a river indicates that the VIEWS OF THE NEWSPAPER. ALL perpetuate 124A of the IPC or its problem runs much deeper. Many RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. meaning which was considered good law countries, including the UK and REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IN in earlier days.' After the Constitution Australia, have abolished the sedition WRITING FROM THE INDIAN came into force, the Punjab High Court law. It's time for India to follow suit. PANORAMA IS PROHIBITED. in Tara Singh Gopi Chand v. the State (Tribune, India) THE INDIAN PANORAMA EYE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 03 Eye Foundation of America Friend/ Fundraiser on 5th June, 2021 ye Foundation of America will priority. Throughout his public life, he currently serves as the Chairman of the hold a friend/ fundraiser on June has never let politics or ideology stand in Senate Energy and Natural Resources E5, 2021. It will be a virtual event, the way of commonsense solutions. Committee, and also serves on the Senate being co-hosted by Eye Foundation of Instead, he believes that only by putting Committee on Appropriations, the America, AAPI, GAPIO and Rotary. The politics aside and working hard to bring Senate Committee on Armed Services, virtual event will start at 9 PM EST. people together can we do what is right and the Senate Committee on Veterans Speaking with The Indian Panorama, for West Virginia and the nation. Affairs - four critical committees that Eye Foundation of America founder and As a Senator, Joe Manchin is tackle the important work of addressing chairman Dr. VK Raju, an eminent committed to bringing this same spirit of our nation's energy needs, overseeing ophthalmologist said that the evnt has bipartisanship to Washington. As he has discretionary spending, standing up for been planned as a mix of scholarly done throughout his entire life, he our Veterans, and defending our nation. deliberations and entertanment. Joe Manchin, US Senator West Virginia remains committed to working with US Senator Joe Manchin of West mining town of Farmington, W.Va., Sen. Republicans and Democrats to find Manchin grew up learning the values commonsense solutions to the problems Eye Foundation of America will be Virginia will be the chief guest. that all West Virginians share - family, our country faces and is working hard to honoring distinguished U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) common sense, fairness and hard work. usher in a new bipartisan spirit in the ophthalmologists from aound the was sworn into the United States Senate From his days as a state legislator to his Senate and Congress. world. They include Dr. Gullapalli N. on November 15, 2010 to fill the seat left six years as Governor to his current role, Legislatively, job creation is Senator vacant by the late Senator Robert C. Senator Manchin has always been Manchin's top priority, and he believes Rao,Dr. R. D. Ravindran,Joel S. Byrd. For Senator Manchin, serving as committed to his philosophy of "retail that government should act as a partner, Schuman,Dr. Pradeep Y Ramulu, West Virginia's Senator is truly an honor government" - in other words, not an adversary, in helping to create the Dr. Peter J. McDonnell, and and a privilege. connecting with all of his constituents environment that produces good Dr. SS Badrinath. Born and raised in the small coal and making service to them his top American jobs. Senator Manchin

Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao Joel S. Schuman Rehabilitation, Aging and Vision. He has numerous Dr. Gullapalli N. Rao is the Joel S. Schuman, MD, FACS is publications in peer reviewed scientific journals. founder - Chair of L.V. Prasad the Elaine Langone Professor The Eye Foundation of America, along with our Eye Institute, Hyderabad, and and Vice Chair for collaborating organizations, is thrilled to honor this Former President of Academi Research in the Department of great physician, scholar and humanitarian. a Ophthalmologica Ophthalmology and Professor of Dr. Peter J. McDonnell Internationalis" and former Neuroscience & Physiology at Chair and President of the" NYU Langone Health, NYU Dr. Peter J. McDonnell is the International Agency for the prevention of Grossman School of Medicine. director of Wilmer Eye Institute Blindness " He is Professor of Biomedical Engineering and at the Johns Hopkins School of Among his numerous accolades,he received Doctor Electrical & Computer Engineering at NYU Tandon Medicine, Baltimore. He of Science, university of Melbourne and International School of Engineering and Professor of Neural received numerous national and Blindness Prevention award from American academy Science in the Center for Neural Science at NYU International awards for of ophthalmology. He is a Padma Shri and was elected College of Arts and Sciences. teaching, research, and leadership. He belongs to the in 2017 to the Ophthalmology Hall of Fame by He chaired the ophthalmology department at NYU society of Heeds Fellows, Doheny Society of scholars, American Society of cataract and refractive surgery Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine Hall of Fame, ARCS Foundation. and in 2020 honored by the All-India Ophthalmological 2016-2020 and at University of Pittsburgh/UPMC 2003- He is editor of the Ophthalmology Times. He is Society by the institution of "Gullapalli N Rao -AIOS 2016. President of National Alliance of Eye and Vision Annual Lecture " (one among the first five honorees). At Tufts University 1991-2003 he was Residency research. He is specialist in Corneal diseases and He published over 200 scientific articles in peer Director and Glaucoma and Cataract Service Chief. Dr. surgery, Dr. McDonnell is an International Leader in reviewed journals. Schuman and his colleagues were first to identify a Corneal Transplantation, Laser refractive surgery and The eye Foundation of America, along with our molecular marker for human glaucoma, published in treatment of Dry Eye. Collaborating organizations, is thrilled to honor this Nature Medicine in 2001. Continuously funded by the The Eye Foundation of America, along with our great physician, scholar, and humanitarian. National Eye Institute as a principal investigator since collaborating organizations, is thrilled to honor this Dr. R. D. Ravindran 1995, he is an inventor of optical coherence great physician, scholar and humanitarian. tomography (OCT), used world-wide for ocular Dr. SS Badrinath Dr. R. D. Ravindran is the diagnostics. chairman of Aravind Eye Care Dr. Schuman has published more than 400 peer- Dr. SS Badrinath is Founder System, Madurai. He is an reviewed scientific journal articles. Dr. Schuman has and Chairman of Sankara outstanding surgeon and leader received numerous awards and is a 2012 Nethralaya, Chennai. He is an with numerous accolades. In Champalimaud Award Laureate. elected fellow of National 2015, he was one among the "100 The Eye Foundation of America, along with our Academy of Medical Sciences Compassionate leaders" of SALT collaborating organizations, is thrilled to honor this and Padma Bhushan. After magazine. great physician, scholar, and humanitarian. finishing Retina Fellowship under Charles Schepens at Dr Ravindran started his practice under G. Venkata Dr. Pradeep Y Ramulu Retina Service of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Swamy the founder of Aravind Eye care system in Infirmary, Boston returned to Chennai and introduced 1987. Every time Aravind opens a new center he was Dr. Pradeep Y Ramulu MD, outstanding Vitreo - Retinal service in India and identified to be the chief and thus has vast hands-on PhD is a glaucoma specialist and trained numerous retinal experience in science of building and replicating the director of Glaucoma surgeons. hospitals. He served as a regional co-chair of the division, Wilmer Eye Institute, Dr. Badrinath is not well. International Association for prevention of blindness, Johns Hopkins University. He is We wish him health. and the Board member of Vision2020: The right to well known for his exceptional On top of it all, Eye sight-India since 2008. He has numerous scientific basic and clinical research in glaucoma. He received Foundation of America has in publications and reviewer of many Ophthalmic awards from American academy of ophthalmology, attendance the famous band journals. American Glaucoma Society, and most recently Pisart Trio Solace from New York to He has numerous leadership positions in Award from Lighthouse Guild. keep the guests entertained. International prevention of Blindness organizations. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Telugu For further information, The eye Foundation of America, along with our languages. He vast expertise in cataract surgery, Trio Solace Musicians/ Band Collaborating organizations, is thrilled to honor this glaucoma surgery and pediatric glaucoma. He has visit great physician, scholar, and humanitarian. varied research interests in Visual disability and www.EyeFoundationofAmerica.org THE INDIAN PANORAMA EYE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 04 EYE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA Dedicated to elimination of avoidable blindness in children worldwide BY PROF. INDRAJIT S SALUJA

Today, Foundation has grown far beyond its original size and scope but never outgrew the vision of its founder, who continues to look ahead. EFA has built modern eye hospitals and trained ophthalmic assistants and other personnel to carry on our work. We provide workshops and fellowships for physicians and medical students throughout the world. We also conduct research to find better ways of preventing ye Foundation of America is dedicated to the blindness, to learn how to distribute Vitamin A elimination of avoidable blindness in children efficiently Eworldwide, and, in India. Dr. VK Raju, an internationally reputed ophthalmologist, is founder and president of the Eye Foundation of America. Late Arthur J Pais, a senior journalist with India Abroad recorded his impressions of Dr. VK Raju in the publication's August 21, 2009, edition which I have always rated as one of the best profiles I have ever read. I am tempted to quote from it. r. VK Raju has received many Dhonors for his humanitarian work in saving the eyes of the poor not only in India but in half a dozen countries from Iraq to Dr. VK Raju speaking at Rotary Club of Calcutta Centennial Celebrations in Kolkata, Jan 1, 2020 America, but the emotions he felt for Srinu Maddula, who His team has done wonders, considering the earned his Doctorate in tremendous work done by them. Pharmaceutical studies from Rutgers * 2.5 million+ outpatients Dr. VK Raju, an internationally University in 2009 and * 350 thousand+ eye surgeries reputed ophthalmologist, is began working for a Srinu Maddula with grandparents * 30 thousand+ on children founder and president of the Eye major company, and This is completed by the Eye Foundation of America Foundation of America who presented his first t was in 1979 that Maddula had corneal transplants team since 1977 in India and 21 other developing pay check to the Eye Foundation of America that Raju to both eyes, at the age of 2. His family had travelled countries. Additionally, the Eye Foundation of started in 1979, was transcendent. Ito Morgantown, West Virginia, Raju's home for America lays great emphasis on teaching and training more than three decades (now four decades). The of health professionals who receive the Foundation's surgery was free and most of the other expenses were support at every level. borne by Raju. Now, it was time for Maddula to pay him According to the World Health Organization (WHO), back. there are as many as 1.4 million blind children "You feel blessed when something like that happens", worldwide who are affected. WHO reports that eighty he said, referring to Maddula's gesture. " percent of the world's 45 million blind people live in Maddula who is the poster boy of the Eye Foundation developing countries. The Eye Foundation of America's is deeply attached to Dr. Raju and the Foundation. He is (EFA) mission is to go where the need is greatest - often now actively involved as one of the EFA Board members rural and remote areas of developing countries where and is a regular and generous donor there is no medical care or where the cost of the care is EFA began its work in 1979 in Morgantown, West prohibitive. Virginia, USA. EFA grew out of his earlier work EFA provides medical eye care and treatment that is providing services and treatment near his birthplace in both affordable and accessible to all on equal terms, Rajahmundry, a town in Southeast India's Andhra with the goal of eliminating avoidable blindness, Pradesh. Raju organized teams to go to remote areas especially in children. They take extra steps to ensure and deliver eye care in areas where there otherwise that our treatment is of the highest quality-comparable were none. These traveling clinics were known as "eye to that provided by the best hospitals in the world. EFA camps." (Eye camps remain a standard part of the also delivers that care in ways that maintain each Foundation's services today.) patient's self-respect and dignity. Raju dedicated virtually all the spare time he had EFA has treated Native Americans, wounded refugees outside his busy ophthalmological practice in West in war-torn Afghanistan and Iraq, and have built eye Virginia and used his own funds to cover many of the hospitals in India-one with a wing devoted exclusively expenses. Eventually it became apparent that the lack to children. They work in more than 14 countries and of accessible, affordable eye care was very large and plan to extend that reach in the years ahead. shared by an enormous number of people worldwide. In Although the Eye Foundation of America serves order to battle avoidable blindness on a global scale and people of all ages, they have a special place in their to gain strength by partnering with other heart for children because it is they who have the most organizations, Raju created the 501 © 3 nonprofit to lose. Visually impaired or blind children grow up organization that we know today as the Eye Foundation without the same advantages as sighted children. Srinu Maddula with mother of America. CONTD ON PAGE 5 THE INDIAN PANORAMA EYE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 05

CONTD FROM PAGE 4 t the speed and the zeal, with which Dr. Raju is Unable to read and write, they often cannot support working to fulfil his mission of life to eradicate themselves as adults and become a burden on their Apreventable blindness among children, it can be families and communities. expected that he will set up more medical facilities, The Eye Foundation of America's Goutami Eye apart from the Goutami Hospital he is running at Institute in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh sponsors a Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, India. Of course, he free 6-month certificate program that trains local young alone cannot do it. He will need cooperation of men and women to become ophthalmic assistants. They government of India and people. Government of India pay them a living stipend during training and often hire could play a contributory role by providing certain graduates to staff hospitals. The career training helps facilities to set up such medical centers. And people can them support themselves in places where jobs are contribute their bit by donating liberally to a difficult to find. Eighty percent of the graduates come humanitarian effort of great significance. I learn, Dr. from poor families. Raju is already working on a plan to have a series of medical facilities in various States of India. It will be worthy of all lovers of humanity to chip in to support a historic mission of The Eye Foundation of America.

An avid reader and a writer, Dr. Raju has authored dozens of articles and also written books, the first being "Musings on Medicine, Myth and History- India's Legacy".

or his monumental work, Dr. VK Raju has been profusely recognized, honored and awarded. The Flatest recognition came his way early this year when he was admitted to Toledo University Global Medical Missions Hall of Fame for his efforts to eradicate blindness. Dr. Raju has traveled round the world, attending conferences and meetings; speaking at various national and international meets; interacting with great minds to find solutions to the problems of health, particularly blindness among children. Most of his time is spent in Eye Foundation of America's Goutami Eye Institute in traveling. Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh conducts workshops and other He is a keen student of history and admires the great programs to teach its staff about new medical techniques and historian Padma Bhushan Dr. Romila Thapar who he equipment recently visited in Delhi and interacted with her on many issues of mutual interest.

he Goutami Eye Institute conducts workshops and other programs to teach its staff about new Tmedical techniques and equipment. This program has been expanded to include physicians and medical practitioners from all over the world. Some workshops provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Fellowships available through Goutami Institute allow postgraduate physicians from India to further their education. The commitment of Goutami towards training and education in eye care is spread across medical and non- medical spheres. Long-term fellowships for young post- graduates and Short-term fellowships and observer ship for practicing ophthalmologists and periodic Continuing Medical Education programs with eminent national and international faculty are available for medical fraternity. The Eye Foundation of America Team. Training of Key Informants, like teachers, medical practitioners, primary health care workers, etc., in identifying and referring people, especially of children, he Eye Foundation of America Team consists of with eye problems is done periodically. extremely dedicated people who are totally Education of community on avoidable causes of Tpassionate about the cause that Dr. Raju has blindness and visual impairment is undertaken in the espoused of preventing avoidable blindness among form of patient information series on different eye children of the world. aliments and through health talks. (The author is chief editor of the weekly English newspaper It is to achieve this end that Dr. Raju, in collaboration 'The Indian Panorama') with his daughter, Dr. Leela Raju, authored a book "Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History - India's Legacy". It is a masterpiece to be read by everyone who would like to Dr. Raju, a keen student of history, with the legendary historian Padma Bhushan Dr. Romila Thapar on one of his know hoe medicine and surgery came out of India. visits to Delhi THE INDIAN PANORAMA EYE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 06 THE INDIAN PANORAMA NEW YORK FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 07 Fourth Of July Fireworks Poised for Full NYC Return: Mayor de Blasio NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Expect "Obviously, things are moving in the envisioned most restrictions, aside more fireworks as New York City right direction to be able to have from a handful, melting away in the marks its first Fourth of July under something much more like we've had summer heat by July 1. newly lifted coronavirus restrictions. historically, but we still have to be The return of Macy's fireworks An announcement is coming soon smart about it," he said Tuesday. "We shows to a mass gathering format about the return of Macy's annual have to structure it for this kind of could be an important symbolic July 4 fireworks show, Mayor Bill de transitional moment we're in." victory for the city. The Macy's Blasio said. The city is entering what de Blasio website for the show includes a video De Blasio played coy with details has dubbed the "Summer of New York that implores people to "look up." but teased the show won't be like last City" - a time when COVID-19 levels "This Fourth of July we look up to a year's pared-down affair that was have fallen to the point that brighter future for everyone, The "Summer of New York City" could see spread across multiple nights and restrictions can lift and life returns to everywhere," the video states. the return of a full, restriction-less July 4 boroughs. a pre-pandemic normal. He has fireworks show, Mayor Bill de Blasio teased. Nassau County Executive MEET THE GOOD SAMARITAN Curran Unveils Newly NIKHIL MEHTA ikhil Mehta is a 17-year- 200,000 cases daily, he witnessed Redesigned Park old young gentleman the COVID pandemic bringing Ncurrently a rising junior India to its knees with the at Smithtown High School East, hospitals overwhelmed, and Dedicated to Champion of Long Island, New York. He is people especially in rural areas taking several college-level and villages, in dire need. "I courses, maintaining a 4.55 GPA, couldn't breathe, seeing the 9/11 Responders attained AP Scholar with Honor suffering." Seeing pictures of MINEOLA, NY Award, and is part of the long hospital lines and sick (TIP): Nassau County National Honor Society. At people, and many people gasping Executive was joined school, he is the Director of the Nikhil believes in the dictum: for air was the reason behind his by the family of the Linked Elderly Outreach "we can't help everyone, but inspiration - "Oxygen on Wheels." late 9/11 champion Program, a program dedicated to everyone can help someone." Nikhil was motivated to join in Detective Luis G. relieving the isolation of the the effort to help India "breathe Alvarez, elected elderly during Covid 19 and is a nationally better." Oxygen on Wheels is a free service to officials, Nassau awarded writer. He loves to cook and can play a provide oxygen support inside a specially County Police mean tune on the violin; at the same time, his designed bus to needy patients in the rural Department, members tennis serves are to be watched out for. His goal villages of Jodhpur and patients. They are of the NYPD and other is to encourage his generation to take part in waiting for admission to the hospitals. These distinguished guests humanitarian work and raise empathy. buses can hold up to 4-5 patients with oxygen to officially unveil He has grown up seeing his grandparents' concentrators. They are positioned outside the Detective Luis G. Kanak and Prabha Golia's philanthropic work hospitals; or a central location in the rural Alvarez Memorial and has been deeply inspired to do so in his life villages. He ran this idea through his Park in Oceanside, as well. He has his non-profit organization grandparents, got their blessing, and connected Laura Curran (extreme right) at the unveiling ceremony May end. called Blossom Charity,whose mission is to help with his uncle Prem Bhandari, who turned his of Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park in Oceanside, It is with great others in need. At such a young age, he has been wish into a reality.It took a team effort, however May end. honor that we raising funds to help educate the within 24-72 hours; Nikhil's Uncle was able to officially rename underprivileged. He has made a team effort to get the first van with four oxygen concentrators Terrell Avenue Park help the slums in Delhi. He has brought hope for on the road to rural villages. Nikhil was able to after the late 9/11 the kids who have no hope. During the Covid-19 raise funds from his friends, family,and, most of patriot and champion pandemic, he created a Covid-19 Guide to all, the community. They now have added two of first responders, educate the children on preventing the spread of more vans. Nikhil was lucky enough to speak to Detective Luis G. Coronavirus. He had helped the elderly connect the Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Alvarez. We owe Det. to their families when they were isolated by propose his ideas, and request assistance to Alvarez an enormous donating iPads to nursing homes. He was further the cause. With support from the debt of gratitude and awarded by the Suffolk County Executive Steve government, Oxygen on Wheels program is it is my sincerest hope Bellone for Dedication to Community Service. escalated to the entire state of Rajasthan. He that this newly He received the highest President's Volunteer's also discussed his future project to create an redesigned park will Service Award in 2020. Nikhil was given the Ambulance system throughout the rural forever serve as a prestigious opportunity to speak at the Indian villages, where people have to walk miles to get tribute to his life, a consulate about "The Importance of Empathy healthcare. Nikhil's goal is to make the future of Curran with officials, family of the late Detective Alvarez and neighbors - Photos / Courtesy Nassau County reminder of his and Compassion: Raising Awareness for Today's his underprivileged rural villages better. sacrifice and a Youth." He wants to make a difference. He is a Youth tranquil spot for his family, neighbors and community to enjoy. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Nikhil Ambassador for the Rajasthan Foundation. He Retired NYPD Bomb Squad Detective and leading champion for realized how this dreaded disease had affected also strongly feels that one needs to have a sense September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, Det. Luis G. Alvarez passed America. He had been home with his brother of identity and connect with their hometown away in June 2019 at 53 after a battle with cancer stemming from his and sister all year, not going to school. He didn't and country. "I have a sense of attachment and assignment at Ground Zero. Det. Alvarez transfixed the nation just weeks get to see his grandparents, who live in Indore belonging due to the environment in our house before his death with his testimony alongside activist and comedian Jon and have not been able to see them for over two and community." The COVID-19 pandemic has Stewart, to extend the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. His years. Moreover, recently Nikhil saw his uncle- shown us how connected the world is. Given advocacy resulted in the passage of the "Never Forget the Heroes: James Dr. Ajay Lodha, pass away from Covid-19, these challenging times, it is our duty and Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the leaving him quite emotional. Nikhil was responsibility to help each other and extend September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act" which provides funding touched by what is going on as the pandemic is ourselves. He quotes a famous saying, "we can't through the year 2092. sweeping India at a staggering pace. With over help everyone, but everyone can help someone." THE INDIAN PANORAMA EDITORIAL FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 08 AS I SEE IT 37th anniversary of Operation Blue star: The game is for power not for Punjab IT WAS ON JUNE 1 IN 1984 THAT THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES LAUNCHED A MILITARY ACTION ON THE GOLDEN TEMPLE COMPLEX, ALLEGEDLY TO NEUTRALIZE THE SIKH MILITANTS LED BY PRABHJOT BY SANT JARNAIL SINGH BHINDRANWALE. THE OPERATION LASTED 10 DAYS, RESULTING IN SINGH THE DEATH OF HUNDREDS OF INNOCENT PILGRIMS INSIDE THE COMPLEX, BESIDES EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THEHIGHEST SEAT OF THE SIKH TEMPORAL POWER SHRI AKAL he Sikhs, a global community, have every reason to nurse a TAKHT SAHIB AND THE HISTORIC RAMGARHIA BUNGAS. INDIAN MILITARY CLAIMED IT HAD T grouse both against the LOST 700 SOLDIERS BESIDES A FEW HUNDRED WOUNDED. -EDITOR Congress - for engineering attack has been making the Sikh community minorities Muslims and the Sikhs. Journalists are eyes and ears of a on their sancta sanctorum besides seek answers from the Central Though he did not say in many words society as they play a critical role in depriving the State of its rightful Government in India in general and the that while the Hindus got India and the preserving democracy. They are territorial and rivers water rights - national political parties in particular. Muslims Pakistan, the Sikhs had to mandated to act as watchdogs in liberal Questions about the attack on their swallow false promises. democracies as while weaving their and the Bharatiya Janata Party sancta sanctorum have either been After partition, their agitation for a stories, they not only understand the (BJP) for not assuaging their hurt ignored or they remained mired in Sikh Homeland ended in a truncated importance or significance of Rule of psyche without taking any action to controversies. State they got which was without a Law but also keep the public good above mitigate it. The Sikhs, a global community, have capital, most of its dams and water everything else. While judging a every reason to nurse a grouse both works and many Punjabi speaking areas. journalist or his or her work, especially against the Congress - for engineering While they were still trying to come in the context of Punjab, it is important out of the trauma of the two partitions, to understand the trying circumstances came the Operation Blue star. Whatever in which they worked. are the causes or reasons behind the The State had the longest spell of "Dharam Yudh" morcha that made the President's rule besides promulgation of Sikhs launch a struggle to get autonomy draconian laws to contain militancy. A for States after adopting the Sri State that was once acknowledged as the Anandpur Sahib resolution of August sword arm or sports arm of the country 1977. besides serving as the food bowl of the

The Golden Temple at Amritsar. The White building on the right is the Akal Takht Sahib which was severely damaged in the Indian military action.

hirty-seven years after the attack on their sancta sanctorum besides traumatic Operation Blue Star, depriving the State of its rightful TPunjabis in general and Sikhs in territorial and rivers water rights - and particular, continue to ponder what the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for not makes all ruling parties at the Centre to assuaging their hurt psyche without betray them. taking any action to mitigate it. All agitations in this border State have Wreaked by two politics-engineered ended in trading of power without partitions, this once affluent State anything being said about its long- continues to struggle to get its long- standing demands, be it territorial standing demands, including territorial rights, dams and water works, prime sovereignty and rightful claim over its Indian Military inside the Golden Temple institutions and its people. river waters, met. While the first Sikhs have been in the habit of partition in 1947 played havoc with the Agreed violence has no place in any country is now tottering at brink. hawking newspaper headlines for life and property of this border province, civilized society in general and liberal Some experienced journalists, both reasons that extend beyond the the second partition took away whatever democracies in particular, Punjab has from within and outside the country, geographic boundaries of their little progress or gains it had made since never been at peace with itself for a would invariably use objectivity and motherland for whose independence independence. All major projects, continuous period of 30 or more years. verification combined with storytelling they made nearly 80 per cent of the total including its capital, dams and water To be precise, Sikhs have always been at skills to make a subject both credible and sacrifices. works and institutions, were taken away war, if not with the powers at the Center, newsworthy.But journalists from Punjab Of late some of the world leaders while and brought under control of the Centre. then among themselves. And even in remain a suspect in the eyes f the Centre. eulogizing the contributions this minute It is all the more agonizing for the their struggle, political, religious or Punjab has had more spells of curfew minority community has made in the Sikhs when they look back at the history. social, they have always pioneered a than any other State in the country. It is Corona pandemic went to the extent of Before the 1947 partition, says historian number of initiatives, both in and not to suggest that what a journalist saying that there should be a gurdwara - Research Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, outside India. It is here where the role of writes has general acceptance. Sikh temple - everywhere to look after the then British rulers tried to appease journalists, as members of the fourth Objectivity itself is subjective. Like the suffering humanity. all major communities of northern India estate, becomes crucial in highlighting It is that institution of gurdwara that - the majority Hindu community and the injustices done to the State or its people, CONTD ON PAGE 9 THE INDIAN PANORAMA PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 09

CONTD FROM PAGE 8 actions, as these were the incidents as dismissed, as corroboratory evidence Ministers of Punjab and Haryana. these shaped the discourse at crucial may have remained unexplored. When the Barnala government everything else, criticism of journalistic moments. works often has political dividends. For Sikhs, it is not only their emotive Increasing attacks by politicians on the bondage with the institution of credibility of a journalist or a media gurdwara in general and the sanctum house have often been part of a sanctorum in particular but has acted as conscious strategy to weaken both the a catalyst to prove to the world that the accountability and credibility of Sikh gurdwara which the Indian defence journalism in general and a journalist in forces attacked with mortar, grenades particular. and guns in 1984, are the shelter homes Of late, we all have been a witness to a for those in distress. collapse of the notion that politically And these spiritual centers-cum- relevant facts can be discerned by news shelter homes do not discriminate with professionals, reiterating the general beneficiaries on the grounds of their belief that journalists are no more ethnicity, colour, creed, religion or apolitical leaving their readers language. No Sikh would ever take or uncertain about ingesting the messages accept any attack 0n its place of worship. communicated to them as credible. Most of those who have done work or These changing perceptions and written essays on developments in thoughts apart, there are old timers who Punjab since 1947 have documented their are continuing to discharge their role as works well.However, a few important torchbearers. They religiously follow revelations made in the book, including A picture of destruction professional ethics and discharge their one about the assassination of the then duties as ears and eyes of the society Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, need Incidentally I covered most of the annulled the 1981 award (Indira-Darbara they represent. Recently I reviewed a corroboration. The author says that the militant actions, including award), the State Assembly book by one of my friends, Jagtar Singh, names of all those who gunned down assassinations of Indira Gandhi and simultaneously endorsed the Rajiv- for The Tribune, an institution with Indira Gandhi and those who were part Beant Singh, besides Operation Bluestar, Longowal accord that mandated for which I remained associated for 37 years. of the design to kill her were in public Kapuri Morcha and the Dharam Yudh setting up of a Tribunal to resolve the As a veteran journalist and columnist, domain. At least three more people morcha. waters' sharing problem. And the Jagtar Singh, remained an eyewitness besides all those known names were part Coming to the emotive issue of rivers' Tribunal so set up - Eradi Tribunal - after from the very beginning of the fight for of the plan to avenge Operation Bluster. waters, it has been proved that the State submitting its interim report in 1987, Sikh Homeland, to the present. This revelation has not been Assembly ever ratified none of these failed to give its final report even after 24 His latest book "The Khalistan substantiated as he mentions that one of awards. The assembly took up the issue years costing the state exchequer several Struggle: Rivers on Fire" is the story of the three names - Manbir Singh Chaheru twice, first during the Akali Government crores. militant struggle in the border state of - purchased a plot in Mohali for Bimal of Surjit Singh Barnala that annulled When we talk of Punjab Rivers' waters Punjab. It tells students of history as to Kaur Khalsa, wife of Delhi Police Sub the 1981 award, and the second by the issue, reference to Riparian principle or what sparked this struggle, which were Inspector Beant Singh, one of the two Congress Government of Capt law becomes imminent. Going by the people in the beginning and how this assassins who killed Indira Gandhi. It Amarinder Singh that set aside all water Encyclopedia Britannica, "In property discourse shaped up as a fight for a appears to be a post-action agreements. It may sound strange that right doctrine pertaining to properties separate Sikh state. (assassination) association that brought none of these Legislative adjacent to a waterway that (a) governs the use of surface water and (b) gives all owners of land contiguous to streams, lakes, and ponds equal rights to the water, whether the right is exercised or not. The riparian right is un-sufructuary, meaning that the landowner does not own the water itself but instead enjoys a right to use the water and its surface." Going by the basic philosophy of the Riparian Law or principle, the actual rights rest with the people who live adjacent to waterways. Intriguingly, in case of Punjab, the actual beneficiaries were uprooted and the State or the center claimed ownership rights over the waters. And select powerful people, holding high positions both in the state and the center, forget about the water awards without ever getting to the beneficiaries, the people, for their endorsement. Now coming back to the Operation Blue star, after 37 years, there is no credible or authentic version of the whole unfortunate episode that reveals actual drills of the operation, exact total casualties, the fate of the archives, artifacts, books and documents that were there in the SGPC museum damaged during the attack on Operation Blue star. Complicity of other powers, including the British government, in the events leading to the Operation Blue star, is still The Akal Takht Sahib bore the brunt of the military action to be told. (Prabhjot Singh is a former Chief of Bureau of Not only this, several other books Bimal Khalsa in contact with Manbir pronouncements could become effective. The Tribune. He can be reached at about the Sikh religio-political discourse Chaheru and Damdami Taksal. All said The issue has been once again thrown [email protected]) in synergy of both the peaceful and and done, it was the religious hurt that open by the Apex Court necessitating the militant struggle from the earlier days, made Beant and Satwant kill Indira Centre to get back to the rigmarole of have taken up only selective militant Gandhi. The revelation cannot be holding meetings with the Chief THE INDIAN PANORAMA PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 10 ‘Operation Blue Star - Counter balancing Terror - results in boomeranging horrible pain’

THE 1984 OPERATION BLUE STAR WAS THE BIGGEST INTERNAL SECURITY MISSION EVER UNDERTAKEN BY THE INDIAN ARMY. OPERATION BLUE STAR WAS INDIRA GANDHI'S SOLUTION TO THE HAYWIRE GOING LAW AND ORDER SITUATION IN PUNJAB. OPERATION BY RAVI BATRA BLUE STAR WAS CARRIED OUT BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JUNE 10, 1984, IN AMRITSAR.-EDITOR Leadership requires making choices - picking MY TAKEAWAY: don't use 10,000 booted soldiers was successful in a military between not "good" and "bad," but "bad" and sense, but a failure by all other metrics. Harmandir "worse." This Op-Ed is aimed at policymakers counterbalance; it's sexy upfront, and Sahib was severely damaged, ancient scripts and “ artifacts forever lost in the "firefighting fire." - to abandon counterbalance as a pillar of painful as a nightmare divorce in the Thereafter, while the Indian Government rebuilt it, the statecraft, and it's noisy and genie-out-of-the- end. Recently, Kurds in Syria bear Sikh community tore it down and rebuilt it afresh - bottle progeny: state-sponsored Terrorism. It witness - as some of them became perhaps, as we recently tore down our newly built doesn't work, and is very painful at the bitter end. embassy in Moscow and rebuilt it anew. Being "right," and winning by "right means" Terrorists against Turkey. permits an end - as a civil "trial by jury" does daily then cause the local government's twin executives to in our courts even for losers. Nations, however, sign on after the fact to make it operational, all so we continue to exercise "might is right," when it really may extricate ourselves from a war we cannot lose, nor win by civilized standards in a place where our values never was - given its lingering "tail"." are alien to the local ecosystem. My takeaway: don't use counterbalance; it's sexy upfront, and painful as a nightmare divorce in the end. Recently, Kurds in Syria bear witness - as some of them became Terrorists against Turkey. Well, let's go back to 1971 - when the Blood Telegram sent from Dhaka was ignored in China-loving Richard The historic Ramgarhia Bunga damaged in the Operation Nixon's Washington DC - and Indira Gandhi, Prime Bluestar - Photo / Courtesy Central Sikh Museum.com Minister of India, moved to save the remaining Hindus in now-Bangladesh from genocidal demise. India The price of counterbalancing Pakistan's secured a striking victory in short order that exceeded punishment - trying to create Khalistan for loss of her expectations and was decisive to boot. Pakistan was East Pakistan - was that Mrs. Gandhi was assassinated unhappy, to state the obvious. Nations have found that on October 31, 1984 by her favorite bodyguard, Beant sponsoring Terror is attractive - because it is what I call Singh, and Satwant, both Sikhs - whom she insisted - war on the cheap. Pakistan enjoyed such sponsorship upon keeping. What followed was nothing short of a as a rejoinder. India's Punjab and Kashmir border bloodbath - known as the Anti-Sikh Riots or worse - Pakistan, and cross-border Terror-support in Sikh-rich where even innocent Sikhs were hurt, injured and even Punjab was easier, as Sikhism's founder, Guru Nanak's killed and some members of the Indian Congress party immortal roots remain in Pakistan - a matter of great were allegedly directing the Sikh-killings in an importance even now while celebrating His 550th opportunistic manner - a stain that India has dealt with Birthday in Nankana Sahib, Lahore Pakistan via (and still has to remedy) as we did for interning loyal opening the visa-free Kartarpur Corridor - thanks to P. Japanese-Americans after Pearl Harbor some 40 years M. Imran Khan and P. M Narendra Modi - which later. nations and people of goodwill celebrate. Recall in 1988, President Reagan signed the Civil So after 1971, Pakistan's cross-border sponsorship Liberties Act to compensate more than 100,000 was for Khalistan to be born - perhaps, as a nation for a Japanese-Americans who were incarcerated in nation - with three Sikh leaders Shabeg Singh, Balbir internment camps during World War II. The Law Singh, and Amrik Singh turned separatists, who were offered a formal apology and paid $20,000 in allegedly taught tactics more familiar to Terror in compensation to each surviving victim. The Akal Takht- the symbol of the supreme temporal power of Pakistan. As a result, India suffered a porous border the Sikhs, was destroyed in the Operation Bluestar Leadership requires making choices - picking Photo / Courtesy Central Sikh Museum.com and a porous state in Punjab and Kashmir, such that between not "good" and "bad," but "bad" and "worse." India's sovereignty would be an afterthought if not This Op-Ed is aimed at policymakers - to abandon he enemy of my enemy is my friend; or so goes stopped. Mrs. Gandhi decided to fight fire with fire, and counterbalance as a pillar of statecraft, and it's noisy the saying, lovingly followed by policymakers allegedly "sponsored" a genuine Sikh leader Jarnail and genie-out-of-the-bottle progeny: state-sponsored Tseeking a shortcut to victory for several Singh Bhindranwale. Ultimately, he and his armed Terrorism. It doesn't work, and is very painful at the millennia. Indeed, counterbalancing continues as a supporters came under threat of arrest, being un- bitter end. Being "right," and winning by "right means" steady pillar of statecraft the world over. It matters not controllable by Delhi, and took refuge in the Golden permits an end - as a civil "trial by jury" does daily in that ultimately it doesn't work, and backfires with a Temple - the holiest Harmandir Sahib - and Operation our courts even for losers. Nations, however, continue painful boomerang. Blue Star was born in June 1984 to turn back the hands to exercise "might is right," when it really never was - Recall President Ronald Reagan's "Freedom Fighters" of time and Statecraft's expediently sexy given its lingering "tail." A lesson China will learn from in Afghanistan who we trained and equipped to fight counterbalance pillar. When first trying to peacefully its current collective and sequential miscalculations: the then-USSR's excursion in Afghanistan to an end the stalemate and get the innocent pilgrims Tibet, Uighurs, OBOR with AIIB, exporting Wuhan unhappy exit. Then, after 9/11, when we were in hot released failed over two days, as the separatists were Virus (lab-engineered as it has the Spike Glycoprotein pursuit of its mastermind OBL and ended up in armed with even Chinese-made grenade-launchers, on (S) spliced off the 2003 SARS Bat viruses and Afghanistan - our Freedom Fighters became the June 5th military force was initiated to forcibly evict transplanted onto the surface of the AIDS virus in 2019 Taliban we were fighting against. 40 years and lots of Terrorists from the house of worship. That goal would - see, my April 14, 2020 "Open Letter to POTUS et al" in blood and treasure we have spent, only to make a recent be tough enough without religion being implicated; but public domain - Jello gelatin flexible peace-deal with the Taliban, and attacking the holiest Sikh Gurdwara - a sanctuary - with CONTD ON PAGE 11 THE INDIAN PANORAMA OPINION FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 11 We have lived for far too Despairing India needs a long in the 21st century with the carcasses of ideologies JP for this century of the 19th century. They were already outdated by question about expectations of the future the second half of the 20th always got an overwhelming positive response. The analyst in me found this century; they make no sense intriguing. The political animal in me in the 21st. These ideologies BY YOGENDRA YADAV found this frustrating. Looking back, I think this naïve received from the past force optimism may have been the oxygen that square pegs of a new reality It's the eighth year of a kept democracy alive despite all odds. charismatic Prime Minister. That optimism is under threat today. into prefabricated round The economy is in a shambles, Take three recent examples. Mahesh Vyas holes. They fail to “ of the Centre for Monitoring Indian with low growth, high Economy reports that the share of incorporate new ideas, unemployment and rising inflation. households that expected a rise in their Doubts are giving way to income over the next one year had come issues and energies. down to just five per cent in April this year, disillusionment, disappointment to Ahead of his times: Jayaprakash Narayan compared to 30 per cent in 2019, when the revolution was not one more stage in his anger. The imperious political insisted that a revolutionary transformation economy was already in a bad shape. On must be non-violent. Photo / Courtesy PTI intellectual journey; it was the summation dispensation treats popular protests the same day, FICCI's Business Confidence of the entire journey and an attempt to with disdain." Survey - no good indicator of popular mood ideology of status quo. We don't need that. integrate all the ideologies of the 20th - reported a nosedive in its index of India needs a forward-looking ideology century for our purpose. t's the eighth year of a charismatic business confidence. More to the point, that provides a frame for instituting hope. JP was ahead of his times. Thus, the idea Prime Minister. The economy is in a Yashwant Deshmukh - no critic of Modi This cannot be done by any of the remained necessarily sketchy.He did not go Ishambles, with low growth, high government - writes that the CVoter poll existing ideologies. We have lived for far beyond saying that total revolution entails unemployment and rising inflation. found 80 per cent Indians in a state of too long in the 21st century with the a radical refiguring both of the system as Doubts are giving way to disillusionment, despondency, saying they do not think carcasses of ideologies of the 19th century. well as the human being, that it meant a disappointment to anger. The imperious anything is on the right path. They were already outdated by the second revolution in the political, economic, political dispensation treats popular Hope is the most scarce commodity in half of the 20th century; they make no social, cultural as well as spiritual spheres. protests with disdain. today's India. Loss of hope is an indicator sense in the 21st. This applies as much to He insisted that a revolutionary No, I am not depicting Narendra Modi's of the loss of faith in the Modi government. the ideologies of the Right as it does to the transformation must be non-violent and India. This fragment, nearly half a century But this is also a challenge to the Left. These ideologies received from the cannot happen overnight. old, is from Indira Gandhi's India. The date Opposition and democratic system. India past force square pegs of a new reality into Standing on his shoulders, we can do June 5, 1974 was a turning point in the desperately needs hope. prefabricated round holes. They fail to much better. We can incorporate ideologies history of the Bihar movement. This is not a challenge of crafting a incorporate new ideas, new issues, new that JP's wide spectrum did not encompass: Jayaprakash Narayan or JP gave a call for positive political communication. This is energies. Phule-Ambedkarite legacy, feminism, 'Sampoorna Kranti' or total revolution at a not about coining a smart political slogan, Instead of integrating various ideas, we environmentalism. We can attend to issues massive rally in Patna that day.Sampoorna or a new 'jumla'. Indians have been through turn to patchwork ideologies like that he did not quite grasp: caste, gender, Kranti became the rallying cry of the that. They believed in "achhe din" and have Gandhian Socialism or hyphenation like ecology,information order. Bihar movement. Slogans like "Sampoorna seen the reality. They still yearn for hope, Ambedkarite-Feminism or absurd labels We can discard many of the kranti ab naara hai, bhavi itihaas hamara but one that is believable, that maps on to like Left-Liberal. No wonder these superstitions of the ideologies of the 19th hai" reverberated during that famous the ground, that shows a path and offers a ideologies or their combination do not century: the idea of a vanguard of history, challenge to Indira that led to the vehicle. This is what ideologies do. An generate the kind of hope that India needs and universal models of revolutionary Emergency and, finally, the ballot ideology provides a frame to understand today. transformation and one-stroke revolution. revolution of 1977. the present, diagnose what is wrong with it This is where JP's call for a total Instead of deducing the picture of a good Does that lapsed ideological lingo of a and identify seeds of change. It offers a revolution comes in. By the time he gave society from a universal utopia, we can bygone era hold some relevance for us utopia, an imaginary future destination this call in 1974, he had been through the anchor a new ideology in the values of the today? I think it does. That is why the that we must strive for. And it traces a path entire spectrum of ideologies of his time. Indian Constitution. We can revolutionize Samyukt Kisan Morcha's decision to from the present to that imagined future Beginning as a naïve nationalist in his the idea of revolution. observe June 5 this year as Sampoorna with the help of agents of change and their childhood, he converted to Marxism- Creating such an ideology is one of the Kranti Diwas holds a deep historic strategies. Leninism in his youth and was an ardent biggest challenges of our times. This is not significance. It is not fashionable to use this word in champion of the USSR. Disillusionment just a challenge for political leaders and In my previous birth as a student of the 21st century, after the collapse of with communism in his 40s led him first workers; this is a challenge for all social public opinion, attitude and behavior, one political systems that foregrounded their towards democratic socialism and then activists, intellectuals, academics and thing never ceased to surprise me: the ideologies. But let us not delude ourselves: towards Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave. artists. Let this June 5 be the starting point optimism of the Indian public. No matter those who call themselves non-ideological Through the 60s, he advocated a of this difficult but necessary journey. how horrid the reality on the ground, a are also purveyors of an ideology, the communitarian ideology.His call for a total (The author is National President, Swaraj India)

CONTD FROM PAGE 10 digest, as we too have our nation to defend in present Arnab Goswami confirming for the first time that time from folks we saw as friends, since Nixon, but who "some" Congressmen were complicit in misconduct. ‘Operation Blue Star - Counter... played us. SFJ's subsequent cases against then-PM Manmohan recently re-confirmed by former head of MI6) as a Disclosure: I legally represented Indian National Singh and PM Narendra Modi were dismissed, based global Pearl Harbor, with it's cover-up, followed not by Congress and Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, merely a loving wife, upon the precedents I secured, along with application of an apology and compensation, but added belligerence mother and daughter-in-law in 1984, when they were the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, as Prime in South China Sea and Hong King, and inter alia, sued by a so-called entity, Sikhs for Justice, under the Ministers, as head of government, are so entitled - converting diplomacy, a channel most useful during Alien Tort Claims Act in United States Federal Courts which neither INC or INC President Sonia Gandhi was disputes and war, and instead burning it by making in New York - SDNY and EDNY. I successfully argued so entitled. Now, SFJ is out of the media-rich harassing diplomats act as a "Wolf Warrior" commando doing that India, where all events occurred and all actors litigation, but, allegedly, based upon reports, may be battle. That our Hollywood celebrates Chinese- reside, was ineligible for US courts to exercise extra- subject to Foreign Agent Registration Act given its Americans and China is starkly in contrast to the territoriality and it was for India to remedy this stain. foreign supporters." steady anti-American diet fed by Chinese Communist The lofty U. S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued (The author is a senior attorney and Chair, National Advisory Party leadership to her people. That is both strategic, as two orders in 2014 and 2015, respectively, agreeing to Council South Asian Affairs. He can be reached at it is tactical - something President Trump, Secretary dismiss the cases pursuant to US law. Thereafter, Rahul [email protected]) Esper, Speaker Pelosi and Leader McConnell ought Gandhi, adopting my legal filings, gave an interview to THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 12 INDIAN-ORIGIN BOY, A YOGA PRODIGY, WINS UK Indian-origin Student Gets PM AWARD 10-Year UAE Golden Visa

DUBAI (TIP): An Indian-origin student has received the UAE's coveted 10-year Golden Visa, which is mostly reserved for prominent global personalities, for her merit and excellent academic credentials, according to a media report. Ishwar Sharma, from Sevenoaks in Kent, Tasneem Aslam from Kerala received started taking up Yoga when he was three years old after seeing his father practice daily the Golden Visa in the exceptional and is a three-time World Yoga Champion. student category and is allowed to stay in the country till 2031, media reported. LONDON (TIP): An 11-year-old Indian- The UAE government in 2019 origin boy from southeast England, who implemented a new system for long-term has led daily Yoga classes for 40 children residence visas, enabling foreigners to across 14 countries during the live, work and study in the UAE without coronavirus lockdown, on Tuesday, June the need of a national sponsor. 1, received UK Prime Minister Boris These golden visas are issued for five Johnson's daily Points of Light award. or 10 years and will be renewed Tasneem Aslam (standing left) from Kerala received the Golden Visa in the exceptional student Ishwar Sharma, from Sevenoaks in Kent, automatically. category and is allowed to stay in UAE till 2031. Seen in the picture with his family. started taking up Yoga when he was 3 "This is one of the best moments in my years old after seeing his father practice life. I feel privileged to achieve this and I pupils from 72 nationalities, with a grade with specialized talent like doctors, daily and is a three-time World Yoga am thankful to Almighty Allah. My point average (GPA) of 3.94 on 4. researchers, scientists and artists can Champion. parents 'support has been enormous, and Typically, the 10-year golden visa is also apply for the visa. His autism and attention deficit Insha Allah I hope to sponsor them in targeted at wealthy individuals keen to Exceptional high school and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has near future," Tasneem told the media. offer the UAE significant investment in university students are eligible for a 5- propelled him to help children through Tasneem studied Islamic Sharia from exchange for an opportunity to reside year residency visa in the UAE. Yoga, particularly those with special needs Al Qasimia University in Sharjah and within the country. Recently, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt like himself. "You have brought the joy of topped her class, which consisted of Besides entrepreneurs, individuals also received the Golden Visa. Yoga to hundreds of children globally during lockdown. I was particularly inspired to hear how you have helped children with special needs enjoy the Indian-origin economist Kalpana Kochhar activity you enjoy and excel at," Johnson said in a personal letter to Sharma. The joining Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation schoolboy's free online classes were already proving a success before the start WASHINGTON (TIP): Noted Indian- health crisis when, spurred on by her of the coronavirus pandemic but origin economist Kalpana Kochhar, who compassion, HRD worked hard to effect expanded even further in recent months. heads the Human Resources Department of policy and other interventions to ensure that His virtual sessions were seen as even the IMF, is retiring next month after serving staff continued to feel a sense of belonging more vital as he is passionate about for over three decades with the organization and connectedness. She leaves a promoting both the mental and physical to join the Bill and Melinda Gates distinguished legacy, and opened an health benefits of practicing Yoga. Foundation. Kochhar, who served in various admirable pathway for others to follow," "I am honored and humbled by this senior positions during her three decades at Georgieva said. As Deputy Director in the recognition. There have been the International Monetary Fund, will retire Asia and Pacific Department (APD), she was unprecedented mental health issues on July 30, and will join as Director of Kalpana Kochharwill join as Director of responsible for setting up and executing the amongst children due to the pandemic. I Development Policy and Finance, at the Bill Development Policy and Finance, at the Bill IMF's strategy for Asia, including guiding feel it is a recognition for Yoga as a and Melinda Gates Foundation, the IMF and Melinda Gates Foundation analytical work and policy advice to a discipline, which helps in balancing announced on Wednesday. number of Asian countries to help promote economic growth, mental and physical health," said "In her 33 years at the Fund, Kalpana provided a shining financial stability,and gender equality. Sharma. "This award has motivated me to example of strong leadership and dedication to the Fund's As Deputy Director in the Strategy, Policy, and Review continue my endeavor to spread the mission. She brought a keen intellect and remarkable passion to Department (SPR), she led research and policy formulation on message of Yoga all over the world. I do her work and always focused her efforts on helping those we serve. gender equity, income inequality, jobs and growth, and structural hope that Yoga and meditation will be Her work helped to shape the Fund and, while we wish her very reforms. Before these roles, Kochhar was Assistant Director and included in the national school best in her new role, she will be sorely missed," IMF Managing Senior Personnel Manager in the Research Department. In curriculum in the future," he said. Director Kristalina Georgieva said. As Director of Human between her Fund positions, Kochhar was seconded to the World Ishwar Sharma is the 1,646th person to Resources, Kochhar oversaw the IMF's HR policies and the Bank on a two-year stint as Chief Economist for the South Asia receive the UK Prime Minister's daily Points recruitment and retention of more than 4,000 IMF employees from Region, lending her vast knowledge and experience on Asia to the of Light award, which was first launched in nearly 150 countries based in Washington, DC, and in overseas Bank's work in the region. There, she pioneered work on trade and April 2014 to recognize outstanding offices. financial integration in South Asia and established a high-level individuals making a difference where they In the past five years, she led the successful review and advisory group of economists and foreign policy specialists from live. Each day,an inspiring person is selected modernization of the IMF's compensation and benefits program, the region to assist the Bank in these areas, a media release said. to receive the award to celebrate their as well as the successful implementation of a large and complex Kochhar started at the IMF as an Economist in 1988. Over the remarkable achievements, including human capital management IT system which helped to simplify, years, she built on her expertise in Asian regional matters with hundreds of volunteers who have been streamline and modernize HR at the Fund. "From start to finish, desk economist positions in Sri Lanka and the Philippines, and by recognized for how they have served their Kalpana provided the management team and the Executive Board leading work on Korea and Malaysia during the Asian financial communities through the pandemic. The with sound advice and displayed excellent judgment in all HR- crisis of the late 1990s. Prior to joining the Fund, she was an UK Prime Minister makes daily related matters," Georgieva said. Assistant Professor at George Washington University in announcements of the winners to celebrate, "Throughout her career, Kalpana has pioneered change in the Washington DC. Kochhar is also an accomplished author, and her encourage and promote volunteering and institution, particularly on gender and emerging market issues, research on Asia, gender, and a variety of development issues has the value that it brings to the country.The while always exhibiting a positive and caring management style," appeared in numerous IMF working papers, Staff Discussion public is encouraged to write to 10 Downing she added. Georgieva said Kochar's caring spirit was especially Notes, books, blogs, and publications including the widely Street with their suggestions for deserving evident during the current health crisis. circulated Finance and Development magazine, IMF said in a candidates. "This caring spirit was especially evident during the current media release. THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIANS ABROAD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 13 Indian American Student among Apple’s Swift Student Challenge winners PARMINDER AUJLA generation that this technology exists and can lead to huge advancements in SACRAMENTO (TIP): A 15-year-old medicine and society is so important. Indian American student Abinaya "And I'm proud that after the program Dinesh has created an app called Gastro was over, there were seniors applying to at Home that offers people with college who told me this experience gastrointestinal disorders a way to changed what their major was going to discreetly access information and be." resources. "After she graduates high school, The app which the plans to launch on Dinesh has her sights set on either the App Store this summer, has won her medical school or a degree in computer a place among a very special group of science so she can keep finding new ways young people - 350 Swift Student to use technology to advance the medical Challenge winners from 35 different field. countries and regions. "I think it's important that we keep They will be among the millions of pushing the boundaries of what's global attendees at the Apple's 2021 possible," said Dinesh, "because nobody Worldwide Developers Conference when is going to do it for us." it convenes for its second year in an all- Among the other two special winners Abinaya Dinesh (extreme right) has created an app called Gastro at Home that offers people virtual format, Apple announced Gianna Yan, 16, and her sister Shannon with gastrointestinal disorders a way to discreetly access information and resources. Tuesday. created Feed Fleet, an app that pairs The winners were selected as part of technology to solve real-world problems Gastro at Home that offers people with volunteers with at-risk individuals to Apple's annual WWDC student but are actively involved in teaching the gastrointestinal disorders a way to deliver essential goods right to their challenge, each demonstrating their next generation to do the same. access information and resources, doorstep. coding and problem-solving skills by "They're simultaneously blazing their especially because those types of Yan is also designing an app that will submitting an original Swift playground own trail while making sure others have conditions can sometimes be sensitive to help students report incidents of sexual to earn a spot. the tools to follow in their footsteps - all talk about. assault on school campuses, and another "Every year, we are inspired by the before they've graduated high school," "I think it's important that we keep that assists with breast cancer self- talent and ingenuity that we see from our Apple said in a media release. pushing the boundaries of what's examinations and detecting heart Swift Student Challenge applicants," said Dinesh has helped other young women possible, because nobody is going to do it disease in women. Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of learn the basics of programming and for us," she said. Damilola Awofisayo started her own Worldwide Developer Relations and machine learning in her hometown of Over the last year, Dinesh has also hackathon and now teaches other young Enterprise and Education Marketing. North Brunswick, New Jersey. started her own nonprofit, Impact AI, to women how to code through workshops "This year, we are incredibly proud Passionate about the intersection of foster learning and ethical practices in and fellowships. that more young women applied and won medicine and technology is something artificial intelligence among young The result is TecHacks, a nonprofit than ever before, and we are committed that became personal for her last year. people. As part of it, she launched an that describes its mission as "creating a to doing everything we can to nurture "I went to a gastroenterologist, and he eight-week high school program, called supportive environment for girls this progress and reach true gender diagnosed me with a pelvic floor Girls in AI, to teach young women the everywhere to create, problem-solve, and parity." disorder," said Dinesh, "but then told me basics of programming and machine showcase their talents alongside like- In fact, Dinesh is among three young nothing about how I was supposed to get learning. "I'm super big on teaching," minded females to compete and work women who are not only using better." In response, Dinesh created said Dinesh. "Showing the next with." Indian American Professor of Arabic Literature at University of Chicago wins 2020 Sheikh Zayed Book Award

her new book, 'Arab Oration: Art & include influencing and engaging the organizations around the world since 2006. Function' released in 2019 by Brill audience, the use of photography, the Qutbuddin also serves on the editorial Publishers. dynamic pace and the occasional use of board of NYU Abu Dhabi's Library of The winners of the award religious and literary quotations." Arabic Literature. She obtained her PhD commemorating the late Sheikh Zayed bin "This form of communication dates back and MA from Harvard University, USA, Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding President of to the pre-Islam oral tradition of Arabian Tamhidi Magister and BA from Ain Shams the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, receive a Peninsula tribes and has undergone University, Cairo, and high school diploma career-changing $200,000 (750,000 UAE several phases of transformation over time from Sophia College, Mumbai. Dirhams). The book was praised for its until it has taken its modern, distinctive Her research focuses on intersections of exceptional familiarity with classical form, earning in the process a status as a the literary, the religious, and the political Arabic literature and Dr. Qutbuddin's firm genre of Arab heritage worthy of respect in classical Arabic poetry and prose. Her grasp on oral tradition studies and in its own right." other publications include, 'Light in the theories. "The writer's exceptional familiarity Heavens: Sayings of the Prophet The oral tradition in the Arabic with classical Arabic literature and her Mu?ammad' released in 2016, and 'A Tahera Qutbuddin is the first person of Indian language is a strong and robust element of firm grasp on oral tradition studies and Treasury of Virtues: Sayings, Sermons, descent to win the prestigious international 2020 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Arabic culture, but absent is a focus on theories have enabled her to clearly and Teachings of 'Ali' released in 2013. women's oration. In her book, Qutbuddin articulate the various aspects of oration: She has received fellowship support from CHICAGO (TIP): Tahera Qutbuddin, an fully explores that tradition in Arabic structure, style, types and function the Franke Institute of Humanities, the Indian American Professor of Arabic language, highlighting women's oration (religious, political, intellectual, social or American Council of Learned Societies, Literature at the University of Chicago has within multiple contexts," according to the military)," it adds. the Carnegie Corporation of New York, won the 2020 Sheikh Zayed Book Award for citation. One of the world's leading prizes and the John Simon Guggenheim Arabic Culture in Other Languages. She "runs a comprehensive examination dedicated to Arabic literature and culture, Foundation. Tahera Qutbuddin is the first person of of oration in the Arabic language, with its the Award has brought recognition, reward Indian descent to win the prestigious unique cultural and artistic and readership to outstanding work by READ MORE INDIAN ABROAD international award. She was selected for characteristics. These characteristics authors, translators, publishers, and STORIES ON PAGE 42 THE INDIAN PANORAMA US FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 14 White House defends Dr Fauci over lab leak emails WASHINGTON (TIP): The White lab, but Mr Biden has ordered a review said that I think the most likely origin is House has defended the president's top into the matter that angered China, a jumping of species. I still do think it is, coronavirus adviser, Dr Anthony Fauci, which has rejected the theory. at the same time as I'm keeping an open amid scrutiny of his recently released Chinese authorities linked early mind that it might be a lab leak." work emails. Covid-19 cases to a seafood market in He added: "The idea I think is quite Dr Fauci has been the face of the Wuhan, leading scientists to theorise the farfetched that the Chinese deliberately nation's Covid-19 response, drawing both virus first passed to humans from engineered something so that they could praise and criticism. animals. kill themselves as well as other people. I "I'm very confident in Dr Fauci," But recent US media reports have think that's a bit far out." President Joe Biden said on Friday, June suggested growing evidence the virus The face of America's fight against 4. could instead have emerged from a lab in Covid-19 But emails have raised questions on Wuhan, perhaps through an accidental Allies of the US National Institutes of whether he backed Chinese denials of leak. Health (NIH) infectious disease the theory that Covid-19 leaked from a What did Fauci tell CNN? specialist say Dr Fauci's messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci - File photo lab in Wuhan. nothing more than a dedicated public A trove of Dr Fauci's emails covering On Thursday, Dr Fauci maintained servant navigating the early days of a Days later, President Biden instructed the onset of the coronavirus outbreak there was nothing untoward in an email once-in-a-century pandemic. US spy agencies to conduct a 90-day were released this week to media under a exchange between himself and an But conservative critics are suggesting review into whether the virus could have freedom of information request. executive from a medical non-profit Dr Fauci may have engaged in a cover- emerged from a Chinese lab. Why are people talking about Dr organization that helped fund research up, and even claim he perjured himself His administration had previously Fauci's emails? at a diseases institute in Wuhan, the in testimony to Congress. deferred to the World Health In one email sent last April, an Chinese city where Covid-19 was first How has the lab leak theory Organization for answers on how the executive at a health charity thanked Dr reported. pandemic began. gathered pace? Fauci for publicly stating that scientific The NIH, which is a US public health Why the lab-leak theory is being evidence does not support the lab-leak agency, gave $600,000 (£425,000) to the According to an investigation in theory. Wuhan Institute of Virology from 2014-19 Vanity Fair magazine published on taken seriously In an interview with CNN, Dr Fauci via a grant to the New York-based non- Thursday, Department of State officials "I would like to see the medical records said the email had been taken out of profit group EcoHealth Alliance, for the discussed the origins of coronavirus at a of the three people who are reported to context by critics and he had an "open purpose of researching bat meeting on 9 December 2020. have got sick in 2019," Dr Fauci told the mind" about the origin of the virus. coronaviruses. They were told not to explore claims Financial Times on Thursday. "Did they In his defense, White House press , head of EcoHealth about gain-of-function experiments at really get sick, and if so, what did they secretary Jen Psaki said Dr Fauci had Alliance, emailed Dr Fauci in April 2020, the Wuhan lab to avoid attracting get sick with?" been an "undeniable asset". praising him as "brave" for seeking to unwelcome attention to US government He called on China to also release the In a daily press briefing on Thursday, debunk the lab leak theory. funding of such research, reports Vanity medical records of six miners who fell ill she said: "The president and the "Many thanks for your kind note," Dr Fair. after entering a bat cave in 2012 in administration feel that Dr Fauci has Fauci replied. Gain-of-function studies involve China's Yunnan province. played an incredible role in getting the Dr Fauci told CNN on Thursday, June altering pathogens to make them more Three miners died, and Chinese pandemic under control, being a voice to 3, it was "nonsense" to infer from the transmissible in order to learn more researchers later visited the cave to take the public throughout the course of this email any cozy relationship between about how they might mutate. samples from the bats. pandemic." himself and the figures behind the The Wall Street Journal reported last "It is entirely conceivable that the Mr Biden reiterated his support after Wuhan lab research. month that three employees at the origins of Sars-Cov-2 was in that cave delivering remarks on Friday, when a "You can misconstrue it however you Wuhan Institute of Virology fell ill and and either started spreading naturally or reporter asked if he still had confidence want," he said, "that email was from a were admitted to hospital in November went through the lab," he said. in the infectious disease chief. person to me saying 'thank you' for 2019, just before the first reported Covid- Dr Robert Redfield, who led the There is no proof Covid-19 came from a whatever it is he thought I said, and I 19 cases. Centers for Disease Control and

FACEBOOK SUSPENDS TRUMP BARRETT, GORSUCH, KAVANAUGH SIDE WITH LIBERAL FOR 2 YEARS IN RESPONSE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES IN COMPUTER FRAUD CASE TO OVERSIGHT BOARD RULING The change is part of a series of WASHINGTON (TIP): Trump- Supreme Court Justices. responses to the Facebook appointed Supreme Court Justices Brett (Seated from left): Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Associate Justice Samuel Oversight Board's ruling on former Alito, Associate Justice Gorsuch sided with liberal Justices Clarence Thomas, Chief president Trump Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Justice John Roberts, WASHINGTON Elena Kagan Thursday, June 3, to Associate Justice Stephen (TIP): Facebook said endorse a narrow approach on how to Breyer and Associate Friday, June 4, that it apply a 1986 law against computer Justice Sonia Sotomayor, plans to suspend (Standing from left): hacking. Associate Justice Brett Trump for two years The justices overturned the conviction Kavanaugh, Associate following his of a police officer, Nathan Van Buren, Justice Elena Kagan, comments in the wake who was paid to run a license plate Associate Justice Neil of the Capitol insurrection on January search in violation of the police Gorsuch and Associate 6th and will only reinstate him" if the Justice Amy Coney Barrett. department's policy and, according to - File photo risk to public safety has receded. " the federal government, the Computer Facebook plans to announce that it Fraud and Abuse Act. "This provision covers those who obtaining information that is otherwise will no longer automatically give But Barrett, writing for the majority, obtain information from particular available to them." politicians a pass when they break the said the officer technically did not access areas in the computer - such as files, The vote breakdown pitted the three company's hate speech rules, a major information he wasn't entitled to. folders or databases - to which their Trump-appointed justices and the court's reversal after years of criticism that it Instead, he simply misused his access to computer access does not extend," three liberals against the three more was too deferential to powerful figures information he was authorized to see. Barrett wrote in the majority opinion. "It senior Republican-appointed justices: during the Trump presidency. Therefore, the court said, the officer did does not cover those who, like Van Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices (Read full story at not violate federal law. Buren, have improper motives for Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA US FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 15 Education important pillar of India- US ties: Ambassador Sandhu WASHINGTON (TIP): Education is with Chancellor May. science and engineering. an important pillar of India-US Chancellor May is known as a highly The university is located in the heart partnership, India's top diplomat in the engaged educational leader with a of the region which has historical ties United States said after a virtual meeting passion for helping others succeed. with the US Sikh community, which with the Chancellor of the University of In 2015, the then President Barack includes many immigrants from Punjab. California, Davis. Obama honored him with the Today, half of the Sikh population in Good discussion this afternoon with Presidential Award for Excellence in the US resides in California. Chancellor Gary May and his team on Mentoring students in science, To preserve the stories and history of the big potential for knowledge and technology, engineering and maths. the immigrants from Punjab and share research partnership in agriculture, In 2021, he received the prestigious their contributions to the state of health, digital and climate change, said Lifetime Mentor Award from the California, the university has created an Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's American Association for the archive of videos, photos and other Ambassador to the US. Advancement of Science for documents. "Education is an important pillar of demonstrating extraordinary leadership The ambassador's interaction with Indian Ambassador to the United States India-United States partnership," to increase the participation of Chancellor May is part of his continuing Taranjit Singh Sandhu - File photo Sandhu said in a tweet after the meeting underrepresented groups in the fields of outreach to US universities. (Source: PTI) TRUMP SHUTS DOWN HIS BLOG Indian American Steven AFTER A MONTH BECAUSE SO MANY Olikara announces his US PEOPLE WERE MAKING FUN OF IT "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump," Senate Exploratory and the reason we're speaking of it in the past tense is because just a month after launching, the ex-president's blog, where Committee for 2022 followers could find typically unhinged statements on his burgeoning legal WISCONSIN (TIP): problems, has been shut down. And not Steven Olikara, the son of just shut down but scrubbed of old posts, Indian immigrants living depriving supporters of an archive to in Wisconsin, has just Donald Trump has shut down his blog 'From scroll through during particularly tough announced his US Senate the Desk of Donald J. Trump' times, when they want to be reminded Exploratory Committee for WASHINGTON (TIP): Back in that "almost 75 million" people voted for 2022 Wisconsin Senate March, after Donald Trump was banned him (yet he still lost the election). election. from Facebook and Twitter for inciting Why the sudden departure? While it's If he gets elected, an insurrection, his spokesperson Jason a difficult time for many a media Olikara, a Brookfield, Miller appeared on Fox News and company, according to The Washington Wisconsin native, declared the following: "We're going to Post, Trump closed up shop because so entrepreneur and see President Trump returning to social many people were, appropriately, nonprofit leader, will be media in probably about two or three making fun of it. Also, it had almost no the only person of Indian months here with his own readers: origin in the US Senate. platform…this is something that I think Trump rolled out the blog last month "While the politicians will be the hottest ticket in social media, after being absent from social media have the food fight at the If he gets elected, Olikara, a Brookfield, Wisconsin native, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader, will be the only person it's going to completely redefine the since January, but his effort to regain top, the people at the of Indian origin in the US Senate game, and everybody is going to be some of the attention he received with bottom are stuck," Olikara waiting and watching to see what exactly his headline-grabbing tweets largely said in a press release. "That's why I'm calling on all Wisconsinites to join us in a President Trump does. But it will be his failed. An adviser told The Washington movement to elevate a more inclusive, compassionate and honest form of politics." own platform…. I can't go much further Post's Josh Dawsey that the former Olikara is traveling across Wisconsin for a "Dignity Tour" that convenes than what I was able to just share, but I president wanted to open a new Wisconsinites from all walks of life: groups of farmers, small business owners, can say that it will be big once he starts. "platform" and didn't like that this factory workers, veterans, Indigenous communities, and people with disabilities. There have been a lot of high-power platform was being mocked and had so The tour will guide an agenda for a more inclusive and compassionate form of meetings he's been having at Mar-a-Lago few readers. The individual spoke on the politics that rejects the current system that pits people against each other, the with some teams of folks who have been condition of anonymity to talk frankly release said. coming in, and…it's not just one about Trump's plans. "Olikara has devoted his life and career to bringing together people from company that's approached the According to Washington Post opposite sides of the political divide," it said. president, there have been numerous analysis published last month, posts A graduate of Brookfield East High School and the University of Wisconsin- companies. But I think the president "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump," as Madison, Olikara launched the Millennial Action Project in 2013. does know what direction he wants to of mid-May, had been shared to The multi-million-dollar national nonprofit trains elected officials to build head here, and this new platform is Facebook "on average fewer than 2,000 coalitions that pass innovative laws to promote greater economic mobility, a going to be big and everyone wants him, times a day-a staggering drop from last cleaner environment and a healthier democracy. he's gonna bring millions and millions, year, when his Facebook page fielded For two years, Olikara hosted "Red & Blue Dialogues" across Wisconsin with tens of millions of people to this new tens of millions of comments, shares political leaders and constituents from across the ideological spectrum, platform." and other interactions every week." In conversations that focused on issues including the future of work, higher With a big pitch like that, you might other words, his blog was a "stone-cold education, and the environment. have expected the ex-president to unveil loser," which you might have thought The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel named it one of "10 big ideas to help fix a social network that at least appeared to would translate to hate-clicks but Wisconsin's problems." be more robust than a simple blog on his apparently didn't even do that. "We have to model the leadership we want to see," Olikara said. "Our democracy website but in fact, that's exactly what (Read full story at needs us. If we have the courage to stand up, organize and wake up from this dark Trump's "return to social media" "with www.theindianpanorama.news) moment in our politics, we will change the future of our state and our country." his own platform" entailed. It was called THE INDIAN PANORAMA SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 16 NEPAL REPORTS FIRST DEATH FROM Pakistan govt to convert BLACK FUNGUS, 10 OTHERS INFECTED Havelis of Raj Kapoor and

KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal has reported its first death from black Dilip Kumar into museums fungus, while 10 others have been detected to be suffering from the PESHAWAR (TIP): The ancestral deadly infection in various districts homes in Peshawar of Bollywood across the country, according to a legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor are media report on June 3. now owned by the Pakistan's local A 65-year-old man died of black government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fungus, which is also known as (KP) province, and will be converted into mucormycosis, in Seti Zonal hospital museums. in Kailali district, The Himalayan According to Pakistani media, Times reported. ownership of both properties has been He was admitted to the hospital on transferred to the director of KP's May 31 and was diagnosed with black archaeology and museum department, fungus on Wednesday. He died on the Peshawar deputy commissioner Thursday. announced. However, his Covid-19 report was Raj Kapoor's home was constructed by negative, Dilip Kumar Shrestha, Deewan Basheswarnath, the actor's Information Officer of the hospital, grandfather, between 1918-1922. He was a said. police officer in British India. Though The Ministry of Health and from today's Faisalabad in Pakistan, he Population on Thursday confirmed 10 remained posted in Peshawar for quite Since then, it has been sold various possession of the houses after cases of black fungus from Nepalgunj, some time. times and is currently being used as a completing all legal procedures," Samad Birgunj and Kathmandu districts, the Prithviraj Kapoor, Basheswarnath's warehouse. told the News. He added that the next report said. son, was one of Hindi cinema's first big Last year, the veteran actor had step is to restore the two houses to their Out of the cases infected with black stars. After making a name for himself expressed his gratitude in a tweet to a original condition and convert them into fungus, eight have contacted the in local plays, he moved on to Mumbai in Pakistani journalist, asking his fans in museums for which funds are available. authorities, while the rest are yet to the late 1920s for greener pastures. Pakistan to send him pictures of his According to the government, Dilip approach, Dr Krishna Prasad Poudel, Raj Kapoor was born on 14 December ancestral home. Kumar's house was valued at Rs8.56 spokesperson in the ministry, was 1924 in the same house. Shakeel His tweet said: "Thank you for sharing million in Pakistani currency while Raj quoted as saying in the report. Waheedullah, head of the Cultural this. Requesting all in #Peshawar to Kapoor's home was valued at Rs10.5 Mucormycosis is a very rare but Heritage Council of Peshawar, said the share photos of my ancestral house." The million. serious infection, the most likely cause family of the legendary actor returned to KP Archaeology and Museums Director But Haji Lal Mohammad, the owner of of which is mucor mould the house a few times before partition to Abdul Samad said that the government Dilip Kumar's ancestral house, had (mucormycetes) that lives throughout sell it. would start restoration and refused to sell the house for Rs 8 million. the environment. The infection mainly Dilip Kumar was born Muhammed rehabilitation of both badly damaged He had demanded a minimum value of affects people with low immunity due Yusuf Khan in 1911. His house was built properties, before turning them into Rs 250 million for the property.Similarly, to some pre-existing health condition by his father, who was a fruit merchant. museums. He added that the directorate the owner of Raj Kapoor's ancestral such as diabetes or cancer. Waheedullah said that financial losses would also contact members of both mansion had also refused to sell the Meanwhile, the country extended forced his father to migrate to Mumbai, families regarding the restoration work. house for Rs 10 million fixed by the local the lockdown in the Kathmandu Valley where the family looked to accomplish "In the past, only announcements were administration. Ali Qadir had demanded till June 14 due to the spike in Covid-19 more. Kumar's father sold his house in made, but no practical steps were taken Rs. 2 billion for the historic mansion. — cases. Peshawar in 1930 for a sum of Rs. 5,000. but the current government took IANS Nepal recorded 5,316 new cases and 101 deaths related to Covid-19 on Wednesday. Nepal's number of Covid-19 Myanmar military court sentences two infections has reached 571,111, while the number of deaths stand at 7,386. — PTI journalists to jail BANGKOK (TIP): A military court in Prisoners, about 90 journalists have been The news agency said it “categorically DON’T SUPPORT OLI ’S Myanmar has sentenced two journalists arrested since the takeover, with more opposes the two-year prison sentence UNCONSTITUTIONAL to two years in prison for their reporting, than half still in detention, and 33 still in handed to Zaw Zaw and calls for the a move that has been decried by rights hiding. The coup sparked massive immediate release of all journalists ACTS: NEPAL OPPN TO groups as the latest assault on the free civilian protests against military rule unjustly detained by the ruling junta, STATE BODIES press since the country's coup. that have been met with a brutal including Zaw Zaw and another four Aung Kyaw, 31, a reporter for the crackdown that has left hundreds dead. detained Mizzima journalists". KATHMANDU (TIP): Nepal’s Democratic Voice of Burma, and Zaw The Democratic Voice of Burma and "Mizzima firmly believes that Opposition alliance on Sunday urged Zaw, 38, a freelance reporter for the Mizzima are among five local media journalism and the right to freedom of all state institutions not to support online news agency Mizzima, were outlets that were banned in March from expression is not a crime and that Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli convicted on June 3 by the court in broadcasting or publishing after their Mizzima and all independent Myanmar government’s “unconstitutional” and Myeik, a city in southern Myanmar. licenses were cancelled. Like many other media outlets should be allowed to “anti-democratic” activities and The two had been charged under a banned media outlets, both have freely function in Myanmar,” the expressed hope that the Supreme recently revised provision in the penal continued operating. statement said. Family members of Court’s verdict on the petitions against code with spreading misinformation A statement issued by the Democratic both reporters were not allowed to the dissolution of the lower house of that could incite unrest, a charge that Voice of Burma said Aung Kyaw was attend their hearing at the military Parliament would come in its favour, critics say criminalises free speech. arrested March 1 for reporting about court, but were allowed to talk to them according to a media report. A The convictions are the latest moves anti-junta demonstrations in Myeik. by phone for a few minutes after being Constitutional Bench of the Nepal against journalists since Myanmar's A statement from Mizzima said Zaw sentenced. During their call, Aung Supreme Court on Friday heard 30 military overthrew the elected Zaw was detained about two months ago Kyaw told his wife to tell the media that petitions against the dissolution of the government of Aung San Suu Kyi in a at his home while covering events for he would not appeal because he no lower house of Parliament and fixed February coup. According to Myanmar's them in Myeik and Dawei, also in longer believed in the law under Sunday as the next date of hearing. PTI Assistance Association for Political southern Myanmar. military rule. AP THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY CITY ELECTIONS FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 17 NEW YORK CITY ELECTIONS 2021 ● WHO'S WINNING THE NEW YORK MAYOR'S RACE? EVEN POLLSTERS ARE CONFUSED. ● THE CITY'S NEW SYSTEM OF RANKED-CHOICE VOTING, ALONG WITH A CROWDED FIELD OF DEMOCRATS, HAS COMPLICATED EFFORTS TO DO COMPREHENSIVE VOTER SURVEYS. ● NONE OF THE THREE MAJOR PUBLIC POLLSTERS IN THE NEW YORK AREA HAVE DONE COMPREHENSIVE SURVEYS IN THE NEW YORK CITY MAYOR'S RACE.

NEW YORK (TIP): A New York Times media attention and boost campaign- report says much of the focus of the New worker morale. York City mayoral race has centered on Siena did do one poll in conjunction one or two perceived front-runners: with AARP that asked respondents who Andrew Yang, the 2020 presidential were 50 and older three questions pitting candidate, and Eric Adams, the Brooklyn the Democratic candidates against each borough president. other. Marist is slated to do a poll to But that perception is almost entirely determine who can participate in the based on what has been an unusually June 16 debate, yet it remains unclear if quiet polling season. None of the three there will be horse-race questions, or just major public pollsters in the New York issue-based questions, said Mr. City region have done comprehensive Miringoff, the director. surveys in the mayor's race. "It's going to be very difficult, if we do And of those big three pollsters - it," Mr. Miringoff added. Quinnipiac University Poll, Marist In the absence of much polling, New College Institute for Public Opinion and The front runners: Eric Adams, Andrew Yang, Kathryn Garcia Yorkers have been left to cite polls from Siena College Research Institute - two Don Levy,director of the Siena College Blasio, then the city's public advocate, campaigns, special interest groups, and have no intention of conducting any Research Institute, and Doug Schwartz, was still trailing City Council Speaker up-and-coming polling houses, whose such polls before the June 22 Democratic the associate vice president of the Christine Quinn, who was long polling methods make some primary. At this point in 2013, the three Quinnipiac University Poll, offered presumed to be the front-runner, and traditionalists skittish. pollsters had together put out more than similar views on the challenges posed by running neck-and-neck with William C. Emerson College Polling, out of a dozen independent horse-race polls on ranked-choice voting. Thompson, the former New York City Boston, has done three polls in the race the Democratic primary. "We worried about how hard it would comptroller. for mayor; the latest, which was released This year, New York voters will have to be to be accurate," Mr. Levy said. But then the polls began to indicate on Tuesday, suggested that Kathryn continue to rely on polls from outfits They voiced other concerns, too. something surprising: a Mr. de Blasio Garcia was in the lead. with less of a New York track record, or Primaries are typically low-turnout surge. In the final stretch, the polls Mr. Levy, of the Siena poll, said that on surveys released by parties with affairs, which makes it hard for pollsters showed Mr. de Blasio gaining on Ms. Emerson has a "growing track record" possibly ulterior motives, including to find "likely voters" to survey. Voters Quinn, outflanking Mr. Thompson and and was "worth taking seriously." But he mayoral campaigns and special interest are only just beginning to pay attention ultimately winning the race. also raised concerns about Emerson's groups. to the race. And many are presumably "Christine Quinn was going to win, reliance on online panels of registered The dearth of independent polls has a unaware that the primary will be in then Anthony Weiner was a player, voters and its use of text messaging. lot to do with what is arguably the June, instead of September, as it has Thompson was a safe choice and then "The plus side of texting is people look biggest unknown in the race for mayor been in the past. bang - all of a sudden there's de Blasio," at their texts," Mr. Levy said. "But are (aside from who the ultimate victor will "If you just think of the arithmetic of Mr. Levy said. you going to hit a link in a text that be): how exactly the city's new system of doing polling, if it's harder to find people The mayor's race of 2021 is lacking you're not familiar with?" ranked-choice voting will affect voter who are 'likely,' you're going to do lots much of that dramatic flair, and the Spencer Kimball, the director of behavior. and lots of phone calls," Mr. Levy said. absence of much independent public Emerson College Polling, defended the For the first time in a mayoral primary, "It's going to be more expensive. It takes polling is not the only reason. approach, suggesting that it was "the city voters will be able to rank up to five more time. Instead of being able to do it The pandemic has kept voters and future of polling." candidates in order of preference. When in three polling days, it takes six or candidates on video forums for much of According to Mr. Kimball, more than the Board of Elections begins tabulating seven." the campaign. It has limited 90 percent of American adults have a the results, if no candidate receives more The ballot also has 13 Democratic opportunities for the candidates and cellphone, while only half the population than 50 percent of first-choice votes, all candidates for mayor, and it is hard for their issues to enter everyday discussion. has a landline. To rule out modern votes for the lowest-performing pollsters to go through the whole list and But the lack of trusted public polling has communication methods is to cancel out candidate will be eliminated, and those then gather voters' second, third, fourth left close observers without the sort of a significant, and growing, part of the voters' second-choice picks will be and fifth choices without the participant information they are accustomed to. voting population, he said. counted instead. The cycle continues hanging up the phone. "I'm a fairly sophisticated observer and "These folks that are using the live until one winner remains. All of those considerations make I don't know what the hell is going on operators, that's great," Mr. Kimball said. It is unclear how well-acquainted polling the race in a comprehensive way with any degree of confidence," said "That's $35,000 a survey and it's not voters are with the new system, or how "friggin' expensive," said Neil Newhouse, Doug Muzzio, a professor of public perfect." they will behave once they get into the partner and co-founder of Public affairs at Baruch College. Not every member of the political voting booth. Will they in fact rank up to Opinion Strategies, a Republican polling Independent polling can serve an class is mourning the absence of robust five candidates, or just vote for the one firm out of Virginia that surveyed the important purpose, by informing the public polling in the election. they prefer? Will they even be familiar mayor's race - including all of the public and journalists of the relative Mr. Levy said he and "every pollster" enough with the candidates to rank five ranked-choice voting tabulations - for strength of the candidates, and the he knows is frustrated by the media's of them? Manhattan Institute, a conservative influence that events have on their comparative attention to horse-race "The reason we haven't seen a lot of think tank in New York. standing. polling, and the relative inattention to quality polling is the ranked-order In the poll, Mr. Yang received the most They can also serve a practical polls they do the rest of the year, which voting," said Lee Miringoff, the director votes in the first round, but in the end, purpose for campaigns. Though focus on how participants feel about of the Marist College Institute for Public Mr. Adams triumphed. campaigns have their own internal different issues. Opinion. "There isn't a whole lot of track "It's not predictive," Mr. Newhouse polling, more credible-seeming public "I like pre-election polling that at least record as to the behavior voters are said. "It is the classic snapshot in time." polling can be useful in convincing touches on what issues are most salient likely to pursue once they get into the Six weeks before the 2013 primary reluctant donors that a candidate is in to voters at the same time," he said. voting booth." election, the polls suggested that Bill de fact viable. It can also draw favorable (Source: New York Times) THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 18 Govt sets up Govt investigators sent to PM Modi speaks expert panel to to Milkha Singh, get Choksi return from wishes him fix national Dominica speedy recovery minimum wage NEW DELHI (TIP): A team of NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime government investigators sent to Dominica Minister Narendra Modi on NEW DELHI (TIP): The in a private jet last week to bring back Friday spoke to former Indian government has constituted an expert fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi returned sprinter Milkha Singh and group led by Prof Ajit Mishra, that will to India on Friday, June 4, after it became inquired about his health, give recommendations on fixation of clear that legal proceedings in the island’s reported ANI. minimum wages and national floor courts may last several weeks. Modi wished the legendary minimum wage. Publicly available flight data showed that athlete a speedy recovery and “The Ministry of Labour & the jet took off from Douglas-Charles airport hoped he will be back soon to Employment issued an order and has in Dominica at 8.09pm local time on bless and inspire the athletes constituted the Expert Group to Thursday and was heading towards India via who are participating in the provide technical inputs and Madrid at the time of filing of this report. It Tokyo Olympics. recommendations on fixation of is likely to land in New Delhi at 11pm on Singh who is Covid-19 Minimum Wages and National Floor Friday. The investigators are on the flight, positive was admitted to the Minimum Wages,” a labour ministry said people familiar with the developments. ICU in Covid Hospital of the statement said. “We have a strong deportation case against PGIMER here on Thursday due Minimum wage is different for Mehul Choksi in Dominica but the whole to dipping levels of oxygen. different categories of workers. legal process will take time,” said an officer He has been kept under National floor refers to the minimum on condition of anonymity. observation and is stable now. level of wage that is applicable to all The team -- comprising two Central Bureau Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is seen He was discharged from a categories of workers across the of Investigation (CBI) officers and arriving at a Dominican court on Wednesday in private hospital earlier this country. representatives from the ministry of this file photo. (Antigua Newsroom ) week. The group has been constituted for a external affairs -- was rushed along with a that he was abducted and asking him to be Milkha Singh was on Sunday period of three years from the date of cache of documents on evidence against sent back to Antigua. That habeas corpus discharged from a private notification. Choksi in a hired Bombardier Global 5000 jet petition was adjourned on Thursday after hospital where he was getting To arrive at the wage rates, the group of Qatar Executive last Friday. judge Bernie Stephenson said she will decide treatment for Covid-19 will look into the international best The officers were sent after Choksi, who the next date of hearing after meeting both infection even as he continues practices on the wages and evolve a fled India in 2018, was detained in Dominica sides. to be on oxygen support. scientific criteria and methodology for on charges of illegally entering the island The Indian government felt the team was The 91-year-old was fixation of wages. and Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne not required anymore and that foreign discharged in stable condition The expert group is chaired by Prof said the businessman should be deported ministry officials based in the Caribbean can on the request of his family. Ajit Mishra, Director, Institute of directly to India. coordinate the legal formalities with Economic Growth. For about seven days, the jet was parked at Dominican authorities and the courts, said The members of the expert group the airport to bring back Choksi, who is the people quoted above. include Prof Tarika Chakraborty, IIM wanted in a Rs 13,500 crore bank fraud case. The team, they said, already briefed Calcutta, Anushree Sinha, Senior But the India-born businessman is currently Dominican authorities about the charges and Fellow, National Council of Applied involved in two separate legal proceedings in evidence against Choksi, which will be Economic Research (NCAER), Vibha Dominica, pending which he cannot be argued by local government prosecutors on Bhalla, Joint Secretary, H Srinivas, repatriated, say experts. India’s behalf whenever the deportation case Director General, V V Giri National A magistrate’s court in the Dominican is taken up. India is not a party yet in either Labour Institute (VVGNLI). capital Roseau is hearing the government’s of the court hearings. DPS Negi, Senior Labour & charge that Choksi entered the country Choksi approached the high court in Employment Advisor, Ministry of illegally. It will be heard next on June 14. Dominica seeking bail in “illegal entry” case. Labour & Employment is the Member Last week, Choksi’s lawyers moved the The HC has adjourned the matter to Tuesday. Secretary. Source: PTI Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, alleging Source: HT

Zydus Cadila first Indian company gets permission Digital tax row: US suspends additional tariffs on India for clinical trials of Covid-19 antibodies cocktail NEW DELHI( TIP): The US has backtracked from imposing penalties on six countries, including India, NEW DELHI (TIP): The only Indian company Zydus for introducing the digital services tax (DST) which it Cadila which claims to have developed neutralising felt targeted its social media giants. monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)-based cocktail for the The US has decided to opt for negotiations for the treatment of Covid-19 has been permitted to conduct next six months with these countries to work out a clinical trials by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of satisfactory solution. Making the announcement, US Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai said the according to sources. plan for retaliatory tariffs on some goods from six “SEC gives a recommendation for the Phase I and II countries would be suspended till November 29 to clinical trials of Zydus Cadila’s biological therapy ZRC- provide additional time to complete the ongoing 3308, a cocktail of two SARS-CoV-2-neutralising multilateral negotiations on international taxation at monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that can emerge as one of the OECD and in the G20 process. the main treatments for mild Covid-19,” the sources said. “The US is focused on finding a multilateral solution These antibodies are made by cloning unique white to a range of key issues related to international blood cells. Domestic pharmaceutical major Zydus taxation. It remains committed to reaching a Cadila has sought the Drug Controller General of India consensus through the OECD and G20 processes. (DCGI) permission recently to undertake clinical trials. Today’s actions provide time for those negotiations to Zydus said that its biological therapy ZRC-3308, a continue while maintaining the option of imposing cocktail of two SARS-CoV-2-neutralising monoclonal tariffs if warranted in the future,’’ said Tai in a antibodies (mAbs) can emerge as one of the main statement. The USTR holds that the DST is treatments for mild Covid-19. discriminatory and burdens US commerce. In March, Currently, some of the hospitals are administering the permission is Eli Lilly and Company, India announced Tai was unmoved by the arguments from Commerce cocktail of two fast-acting anti-bodies - Casirivimab and that it has received permission for restricted emergency Minister Piyush Goel. A day after their meeting, the Imdevimab, the batch of the Roche Antibody Cocktail use of its antibody drugs, 700mg and USTR had said it would impose higher import duties drug arrived in the country on May 24. The cost of a etesevimab 1400mg, in India for the treatment of patients on 45 categories of Indian imports equal to the $55 single antibody cocktail is Rs 59,750 with mild to moderate coronavirus disease 2019. million that New Delhi presumably earned from Another antibody cocktail that has received Source: ANI imposing 2 per cent DST. Source: TNS THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 19 RBI keeps policy rate unchanged for 6th time in a row; cuts growth forecast to 9.5%

MUMBAI(TIP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) KEY HIGHLIGHTS kept its key policy rates unchanged on Friday, June 4, for the sixth consecutive time and at record lows, as it „ Besides, unchanged repo rate and reverse repo rate, the continued with its “accommodative stance to revive and MPC decided to keep the bank rates the same too at 4.25 sustain growth on sustainable basis” amid the second per cent. wave of the coronavirus pandemic. “The Monetary „ The economic growth forecast was cut to 9.5 per cent Policy Committee (MPC) voted to maintain status quo ie for the current fiscal from the previous 10.5 per cent, repo rate remains unchanged at 4%. MCC also decided announced Das. Das said 18.5 per cent real GDP growth to continue with accommodative stance as long as is expected in the first quarter, 7.9 per cent in the necessary to revive and sustain growth on durable basis second quarter, 7.2 per cent in the third quarter and 6.6 and to mitigate impact of Covid on economy,” RBI per cent in the fourth quarter of 2021-22. governor Shaktikanta Das said in Mumbai after MPC’s „ RBI's MPC has projected the consumer price inflation three-day meeting. (CPI) at 5.1 per cent during 2021-22. RBI governor Das "The MPC was of the view that at this juncture policy announced 5.2 per cent CPI in the first quarter, 5.2 per support from all sides is required to gain the cent in the second quarter, 4.7 per cent in the third quarter and 5.3 per cent in the fourth quarter. momentum of growth that was evident in the second half of 2021 and to nurture the recovery after it has „ Das especially commended the resilience of the farm RBI governor Shaktikanta Das taken root," Das said. economy, however, the dent in urban demand and RBI also held the reverse repo rate, the borrowing The central bank last revised its policy rate on May spread of infection in rural India poses risks to the normalisation of the economy, he said. A normal rate, unchanged at 3.35 per cent, Das added. The central 22, 2020, in an off-policy cycle to perk up demand by monsoon, resilience of agriculture and farm economy, bank also lowered its estimate for economic growth to cutting interest rate to a historic low. adoption of Covid-compatible business models and 9.5 per cent for the current fiscal from earlier projection The RBI’s annual report, released last month, said gathering momentum of global recovery can help revive of 10.5 per cent due to the impact of the second wave of that “the conduct of monetary policy in 2021-22 would the domestic economy when the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The Marginal Standing be guided by evolving macroeconomic conditions, with coronavirus disease abates, the governor said. Facility (MSF) rate and bank rates were also kept a bias to remain supportive of growth till it gains unchanged at 4.25 per cent, he also said. traction on a durable basis while ensuring that RBI has cut the repo rate, its key lending rate, by a inflation remains within the target”. while maintaining financial stability. total of 115 basis points (bps) since March 2020 to soften The report added that the central bank would ensure The Indian economy rose by 1.6% in the January- the blow from the coronavirus pandemic. MPC, which is that system-level liquidity remains comfortable during March quarter from the previous year but witnessed a the RBI’s rate-setting panel, began its three-day 2021-22 is alignment with the stance of monetary policy, contraction of 7.3% for the entire fiscal year, its worst deliberations on the monetary policy on June 1. and monetary transmission continues unimpeded in more than 40 years. SC gives CBSE 2 weeks for Boost for Navy as MoD clears Rs evaluation formula NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on Thursday, June 3, set 43,000 crore project to build six a two-week deadline for the Centre to come up with a “well-defined objective criteria” for the assessment of Class 12 students of the Central Bureau of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for submarines Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) following the cancellation of their examinations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. NEW DELHI (TIP): Giving a fillip to the Attorney general KK Venugopal, who appeared for the Centre, Navy, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Friday, shared an official communication intimating the court about the June 4, cleared a mega project to domestically cancellation. build six conventional submarines equipped A bench of justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari said with state-of-the-art technology at a cost of they were happy over the “in principle” decision to cancel the around Rs 43,000 crore. examinations, but asked the government why no decision was taken The submarines will be built under the much- on the criteria of assessment. “...what will be the objective criteria to talked-about strategic partnership model that assess students? It has not been spelt out in your letter,” the bench allows domestic defence manufacturers to join said. hands with leading foreign defence majors to Venugopal said that the decision was pending as the government produce high-end military platforms to reduce needed to determine whether to include the performance from Class import dependence. 10 onwards, or restrict the assessment to Class 12 alone. “There is The Ministry also approved proposals relating another issue of which subjects to assess. All this may take at least to the acquisition of various equipment for three weeks.” modernisation and operational needs of the Senior advocate JK Das, appearing for CISCE, sought four weeks to armed forces amounting to Rs 6,000 crore. come out with a scheme. “This time, unlike last year, we have asked The decisions were taking taken at a meeting for data from all principals with regard to all subjects,” Das said. of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) Venugopal, however, agreed to a two-week deadline after the court chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The said that in the age of videoconferencing, a decision could even be DAC is the Defence Ministry’s highest decision- taken overnight. making body on procurement. stealth submarines. The court told Das that students were concerned about college “This is a landmark approval, being the first The DAC also approved the issuance of the admissions not just in India but abroad as well. “Impress upon your case processed under the Strategic Partnership Request for Proposal (RFP) or tender to clients that this is a matter of urgent basis,” it said. model. This would be one of the largest ‘Make in shipbuilder Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and state- The Centre on Tuesday cancelled the CBSE Class 12 examinations India’ projects and will serve to facilitate faster owned Mazagaon Docks Ltd (MDL), the agency and ended uncertainty for roughly 1.4 million students who were to and more significant absorption of technology reported citing sources. appear in them. and create a tiered industrial ecosystem for The council also extended the timelines for The decision was taken at a meeting chared by Prime Minister submarine construction in India,” the MoD said procuring urgent capital acquisitions under the Narendra Modi amid appeals by students and parents, who feared the in a statement. delegated powers to the armed forces up to exams could be a superspreader event particularly because those The government also said that from a strategic August 31, 2021. “This will enable the Armed under the age of 18 are not eligible for vaccination yet. Hours later, perspective, the decision will help reduce Forces to complete their emergent and critical CISCE also scrapped its Class 12 exams or ISE exams. The CBSE and current dependence on imports and gradually acquisitions,” the release said. ICSE Class 10 board exams were cancelled in April. ensure greater self-reliance. The Indian Navy plans to acquire 24 new The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the matter to June 17, According to PTI, the project will be submarines, including six nuclear attack and said that it was mindful of the interest of students in schools implemented in a period of around 12 years and submarines, to bolster its underwater fighting affiliated to state boards, and will address their concerns after the the final cost may go up depending on the capability. It currently has 15 conventional objective assessment for CBSE and CISCE was settled. Source: HT weapons systems to be incorporated into the submarines and two nuclear submarines. THE INDIAN PANORAMA COVID-INDIA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 20 India’s daily Covid cases, deaths fall to 132,364 and 2713; tally tops 28.5 mn

NEW DELHI (TIP): India recorded cancellation of class 12th board exams 132,364 cases of the coronavirus disease of the Central Board of Secondary in the last 24 hours, taking the Education (CBSE). Within hours, the nationwide infection tally to 28,574,350, Council of Indian Certificate of according to the data from the Union Secondary Education (CISCE) ministry of health and family welfare announced the cancellation of its class (MoHFW), updated at 8am on Friday, 12th exams as well. Class 10th exams June 4. Also, in the same period, 2713 were scrapped in April when the second people succumbed to Covid-19, taking wave was at its peak. the related death toll to 340,702, the data showed. SII applies to manufacture This is for the first time after two days Covid vaccine Sputnik V that India saw a marginal fall in its daily new cases of the viral disease. The (SII) has Since logging 127,510 fresh infections in applied to the Drug Controller General the 24-hour period leading to June 1 -- of India (DCGI) seeking permission to the lowest single-day rise in more than manufacture COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik two months -- the country reported V in the country, sources said on 132,788 and 134,154 cases, respectively,in Thursday. the next two days. The Pune-based firm has also sought The number of tests conducted on approval for test analysis and June 3 stood at 2,075,428, the examination. Russia's Sputnik V government-run Indian Council of vaccine is currently being Medical Research (ICMR) tweeted on manufactured in India by Dr Reddy's Friday morning. While this is a decline Laboratories. from 2,159,873 tests on June, total the Union Territory (UT) level. While announced an extension in restrictions "The Serum Institute of India (SII) put 357,433,846 tests have been conducted till this decline has prompted several state to further break the chain of up an application to the Drugs now, ICMR’s figures showed. governments, like Delhi and transmission of the virus. Controller General of India (DCGI) on The decline in daily cases has Maharashtra, to announce measures to However, as daily cases are still well Wednesday seeking permission to coincided with containing measures “unlock” or exit from lockdown or above the 100,000-mark, the central manufacture the COVID-19 vaccine, taken by governments at the state and lockdown-like curbs, others have government, on June 1, announced the Sputnik V, in India," a source said. Lioness in Tamil Nadu zoo Govt books 300 million doses of dies of coronavirus, 9 new Indian jab others infected NEW DELHI (TIP): India made its first advance CHENNAI (TIP): For the first time in Tamil Nadu, a commitments for a coronavirus vaccine under lion has died of coronavirus while nine others in the development, announcing a Rs 1,500 crore deal with pride have tested positive for the infection at a zoo near Hyderabad’s Biological E to stockpile 300 million doses here, an official said on Friday, June 4. of its candidate that has shown promising signs but is “It is for the first time that the big cats have tested currently in the last stage of clinical trials. positive for the virus in Tamil Nadu,” the official told The commitment, announced by the Union health PTI. ministry on Thursday, June 3, represents the first time The nine-year-old ‘Neela’, a lioness, which was in the the government has placed an advance purchase order, safari area, succumbed to the virus on Thursday while which typically helps secure large volumes of doses, nine of the 11 in the park tested positive for Covid-19, and has been a strategy used by countries that managed said officials of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at to procure doses early. “The arrangement with Vandalur. Biological-E is part of the wider endeavour of The park, spread across 602 hectares at Vandalur Government of India to encourage indigenous vaccine about 35 kms from the city, had remained shut with the manufacturers by providing them support in research Covid-19 enforced lockdown. & development and also financial support,” the May 13 said the company’s 300 million doses was among One of the major attractions in the city surrounded ministry said in a statement. the 2.16 billion doses of various vaccines that the by dense flora and fauna, the park is home to several The move comes a day after the Supreme Court pulled government was expecting to be available between species of wildlife including star-tortoise, reticulated up the government for its vaccination policy and gave it August and December. It was not immediately clear python, estuarine crocodile, Indian cobra, sambar, two weeks to submit all files and notings that “reflect its when the 300 million doses will begin to become common otter, lion-tailed macaque, Asiatic lions and thinking and the culmination” of its vaccination policy, available since Phase III trials were only approved in elephants, and chimpanzees. which judges said appeared to be “arbitrary and late April, and the developers – Biological E and its The incidence of the lions getting infected came to irrational”. partner, Texas-based Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) light on May 26 when five lions, housed in safari park The criticism around the Covid-19 vaccination drive – are yet to release data from the Phase 1/2 studies. area, showed loss of appetite and occasional coughing, stems from an acute shortage of doses in the country, Dr Peter Hotez, the dean of BCM’s National School of an official release from the park said. where under 19% of the 940 million eligible people have Tropical Medicine and one of the scientists involved in Immediately, the in-house veterinary team swung received at least one dose. the development, said in an interview to an Indian TV into action to investigate and treat the animals. The order that the government disclosed on Thursday channel last month that clinical trials have shown there On our request, a team of experts was also deputed will help India get guaranteed access to large doses of will be cross-protection against a number of variants of by Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences the vaccines made by Biological E once the dose is concern. The vaccine is made using a tried-and-tested University (TANUVAS) to join the veterinarians of approved. The amount committed will go towards platform that is also used in the development of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) in investigating development as well as stockpiling of the doses in Hepatitis B vaccine, which Biological E has past and deciding further course of treatment, the release advance, which will help push large quantities as soon experience of making. said. Blood samples of the animals were collected and as clearances are secured. The vaccine is likely to be In an interview to HT in January,BCM’s Maria Elena sent to TANUVAS and nasal swab, rectal swab and marketed as , according to names previously Bottazzi said that the vaccine could particularly help faecal samples of 11 lions were sent to National disclosed by the company. inoculate children. “A hepatitis vaccine platform will Institute of High Security Diseases (NIHSAD) Bhopal, The 300 million doses appeared to be the cumulative also help be reassuring for paediatrics use since mRNA one of the four institutes authorised to take up SARS capacity that Biological E told the Centre it will be able and viral vectors have never been used in children,” she CoV-2 testing in captive animals. Source: PTI to produce for the rest of 2021. Niti Aayog’s VK Paul on said. Source: HT THE INDIAN PANORAMA NY CITY ELECTIONS FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 21 ERIC ADAMS UNVEILS ‘WeRISE’ AGENDA TO RAISE IMMIGRANT SAFETY AND EMPOWERMENT

NEW YORK (TIP): Front running make it easier to safely report, as well as Community and Ethnic Media, to mayoral candidate Eric Adams, on June work in partnership with district expand the resources they need to 3, unveiled his "WeRISE" agenda to raise attorneys to ensure that they have the continue bringing vital information immigrant safety and empowerment, at resources they need to swiftly identify, to New Yorkers. a town hall for ethnic and community apprehend, and prosecute those who "Eric is a proven champion for media. The Indian Panorama editor Prof. prey on innocent New Yorkers through immigrants in our city," said Bronx Indrajit S Saluja was one of the these cowardly acts. Additionally, his Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "He attendees. administration would take a more robust knows that when they rise, we all rise. Adams noted that New York City is approach with the Office for the The focus that he will bring to "not only home to the United Nations; we Prevention of Hate Crimes that includes empowering immigrants and keeping are the home of people from every rapid graffiti removal, support for them safe, as shown in this plan, shows nation." A 2015-19 estimate from the U.S. expanded anti-hate curriculums in our how committed he is to making the Census Bureau showed that 36.8 percent public schools, and innovative cross- American Dream a citywide reality." of this city's residents - more than one cultural dialogue initiatives like his "New York City has always been a out of every three - is foreign-born, living "Breaking Bread, Building Bonds" beacon of opportunity for immigrants to across the five boroughs. program at Brooklyn Borough Hall that live, grow, and thrive," said Council "My Administration will lift up brings together everyday people each Member Adrienne Adams. "We continue immigrants as high as Lady Liberty lifts from all various ethnicities, identities, to welcome, with open arms, those who her torch in our harbor, as a beacon of and faiths around a dinner and want to create better lives for themselves hope for all who come to our shores," said conversation. and their families. I am proud to endorse Eric Adams. "Too many of our neighbors Adams' "WeRISE" agenda also Eric Adams' immigrant empowerment live in the shadows, scarred by the plan, which will further help, protect, includes: Eric Adams spoke of his priorities to ethnic abusive rhetoric and tactics of the and support immigrants in New York and community media on June 3 at a town Trump era and fearing a denial of their ● Boosting funding for NYC Cares to City. We must continue to address the hall. "I am a list guy. Look at the list of my rights. The intimidating complexity of expand outreach to immigrant issues facing our immigrant work", he said. - File photo our City bureaucracy is compounded by communities and enroll them in the communities to ensure that their voices the challenges that immigrants with City's health plans for which they are are heard, and that they are safeguarded networks of supporters is the result of limited English proficiency face in already eligible; in all levels of government." the investment he has made in building navigating everything from education to ● Creating one-stop-shop health centers "Eric Adams' 'WeRISE' plan relationships through public service. housing to healthcare. In addition to in underserved communities, sited in demonstrates that he totally gets that our Every immigrant group thinks they building on our existing efforts to NYCHA complexes and open greatest asset as New Yorkers is our know Eric Adams better than anyone increase civic engagement to new levels storefronts that are accessible to any diversity--but that diversity must be else. Eric Adams is the only public and foster the leadership of voices from New Yorker - no matter their legal supported and nurtured in order for this servant that walks into any room every community, we will ensure that status in the U.S., as well as pairing City to grow," said Council Majority anywhere in the city and knows half of together WeRISE." safety-net hospitals with wealthier Leader Laurie Cumbo. "A lot of them. He will be the most effective Adams announced that he would ones to share cost burdens; candidates are giving lip service to the political leader to articulate and launch a $50 million annual Immigrant ● Prioritizing language justice, and value of our immigrant community, but efficiently provide constituent services Venture Fund for small businesses funding it, with qualified City few are backing it with a plan that is for the immigrant communities, because started by first- and second-generation translators and stipend-based fellows backed by experience except Eric he knows them and their needs and they New Yorkers, with a special weight expand language access for City Adams." know him and his leadership." toward businesses that support the services and resources. "As the first Haitian-American woman "Mr. Adams is a long-standing friend of immigrant community. According to a ● Enhancing the IDNYC program with and first African-American woman to the Bangladeshi community," said 2018 report from the Mayor's Office of extraordinary security to protect lead the largest Democratic County in Shamsul Haque, president of Rise Up Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), 52 percent of users, an improved MyCity platform our city,I am proud to support a mayoral New York. "He has visited dozens of the city's businesses are immigrant- that provides direct connection to candidate in Eric Adams who respects Bangladeshi events, mosques, mingled owned. To pay for this Venture Fund, his social services through a single and values all our immigrant with community leaders, and cultivated administration would divert funds from portal, and mandating access to this communities," said Assembly Member friendships. Seeing the recent spike in the New York City Economic program for any person leaving Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn. "He sees violent crimes, the Bangladeshi Development Corporation (EDC)'s Rikers Island and needing proof of us and he knows that combating community feels the city is going back to budget that are historically allocated for identity. inequality and injustice means lifting all the 1990's. Mr. Adams' campaign slogan, discretionary tax benefits and tax- ● Using our leverage as a client to of us up. From empowering our 'public safety is prerequisite to exempt financing for major companies create a fairer economy for M/WBEs to battling hate crimes, I look prosperity,' struck a chord with seeking City support. immigrants, rewarding businesses forward to working with Eric in City Bangladeshi New Yorkers. When public Regarding immigrant safety, Adams that hire local workers and benefit Hall to support our immigrant safety deteriorates, our families, friends, declared that he would direct all city minority and female owners and neighbors." and neighbors will not be safe. People agencies to make their services workers - especially on City-financed "I thank Eric Adams for his strong and businesses will leave the city, which accessible without putting immigrants projects. support of immigrant entrepreneurship will cause a decline in revenue." at risk of law enforcement action, ● Hiring a Chief Diversity Officer to and defense of any New Yorker facing "Every American should have the expand already existing legal services, drive change on equity for minorities discrimination," said Council Member opportunity to pursue and severely restrict cooperation and women, and also create a tool to Peter Koo. "Eric is a true friend to entrepreneurship," said Emil Skandul, between the New York City Police track the share of M/WBE contracts immigrants, and his 'WeRISE' plan is the immigrant rights advocate and Department (NYPD) and Immigration and how much the City is spending on right plan to connect every New Yorker - entrepreneur. "The defining and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - those companies versus others in no matter where they come from or what characteristic of the immigrant including ensuring that ICE is removed real-time. language they speak - to the City services experience is the drive to build a better from all City buildings and facilities - ● Bolstering City legal services battling and resources that will help them economic foundation for one's family in until there is major federal reform, discrimination in the workplace, succeed." this country. For so many immigrants including the use of body cameras by all such as cases of wage theft and "Eric Adams has been assisting and first-generation Americans, ICE agents. He also reaffirmed that he unjust denial of Section 8 vouchers, individuals and families of immigrant entrepreneurship is their raison d'etre - a would combat hate crime with a zero- as well as any other forms of New Yorkers for the past four decades, chance to control their future by working tolerance policy, including attacks harassment based on immigration even in isolated neighborhoods many hard and smart. However, too often targeting immigrant communities. status. average New Yorkers didn't know traditional networks of fundraising are Noting that more than 150 different ● Instituting a robust program for existed," said Sheikh Musa Drammeh, the limiting factors for ventures. An languages are spoken in the city, Adams culturally aware professional head of the National Community Immigrant Venture Fund will establish a said he would direct the NYPD to development of educators. Peacebuilding Commission. "His ability path toward achieving the American prioritize language justice for victims to ● Opening a new Mayor's Office of to build the largest and most diverse Dream." THE INDIAN PANORAMA BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 22 Manoj Bajpayee opts out of Indian remake of Hrithik Roshan starrer ‘The Night Manager’ ctor Manoj Bajpayee has opted out to play the ‘Not a great film at Avillain in the Hrithik Roshan-led Indian remake of the British limited series, The Night all'’ Salman Khan’s Manager. He was about to play Richard Roper, played by Hugh father on ‘Radhe’ Laurie in original – an arms dealer who disguises himself to creenwriter and film producer Salim be a business tycoon. Khan has given negative reviews According to a daily, Manoj Sabout his son, Salman Khan’s last Bajpayee was in advanced talks movie ‘Radhe’. Salim Khan said that he with the makers for the series doesn’t think ‘Radhe’ is a “great film at but due to the second wave of the all” and feels ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ was a pandemic, two of his 'good and totally different' movie. productions got delayed. As a Released on the occasion of Eid, ‘Radhe: result, he realised that he won’t Your Most Wanted Bhai’ has received poor be able to match his dates with reviews from critics and viewers after its the rest of the starcast, and premiere on ZEE5. Directed by Prabhu decided to bow out of the Deva, ‘Radhe’ has become Salman’s lowest venture. The actor is currently rated on IMDb with a score of 1.8/10. shooting for a film in In an interaction with Dainik Bhaskar, Uttarakhand and will pay when asked that viewers are feeling the attention to his pending projects repetition of Salman’s previous films in after the shoot of the film. ‘Radhe’, Salim said in Hindi, “The film While Hrithik Roshan has prior to this ‘Dabangg 3’ was different. been roped in for playing ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ was good and totally Jonathan Pine in the show, the different. Radhe is not a great film at all, makers are in search of a new but commercial cinema has a replacement for Manoj responsibility that every person can get Bajpayee's character. money. From artists to producers, The Night Manager is a distributors, exhibitors and every British television serial directed stakeholder should get the money.The one by Susanne Bier and starring who buys the cinema must get the money. Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Due to this, the cycle of cinema making Olivia Colman, David Harewood, and business goes on. On this basis, Tom Hollander, and Elizabeth Salman has performed. Stakeholders of Debicki in pivotal roles. The this film are in advantage. Otherwise, series originally premiered on Radhe is not that great a film.” BBC One on February 21, 2016. Case against Tiger Shroff and Disha Akshay Kumar’s ‘Prithviraj’ threatened by Karni Sena, Patani for flouting COVID-19 restrictions demands a change in title

mid the growing concern in kshay Kumar's Maharashtra due to COVID-19, the state ambitious project Agovernment imposed a lockdown-like APrithviraj has curfew to curb the outspread of the deadly received a threat from the virus. The government further added that Karni Sena over its title. The those found violating the rule -2 PM deadline YRF film is a biopic on for restrictions on the movement of people emperor Prithviraj outside their houses without a valid reason, Chauhan and is directed by will have to face the consequences. Chandraparaksh Dwivedi. On Wednesday,June 2, Mumbai Police found Filmmaker Surjeet Singh Bollywood's rumoured couple Tiger Shroff Rathore, president of the and Disha Patani floating the pandemic norms Youth Wing of the Karni Sena, has put up three by roaming in the public place without a valid conditions for the film. It even warned that if Akshay and reason. The actors were spotted roaming near Aditya Chopra do not accept their demand, they will face Bandra, Bandstand Promenade in the evening, a situation similar to Sanjay Leela Bhansali during hours after the 2 PM deadline. An FIR has been Padmaavat. registered against them under section 188 of Sharing clippings of news articles on his Instagram IPC for disobeying the order. page, Rathore wrote in Hindi that the organisation "A police team spotted Shroff roaming in the respects Akshay Kumar. He added that producer Aditya Bandstand area in the evening. When Chopra should respect the last 'Hindu Samrat' and use his questioned, he couldn't give a satisfactory name with the due respect. He warned that otherwise reply to why he was roaming outside. Police consequences would be the same as they were during took down his details and registered a case under section 188 (Disobeying the order of public servant) of the Padmaavat's release. And that YRF would be responsible IPC," the official said, adding it was a bailable offence and no arrest was made. for all the losses. Reportedly, the duo was enjoying a drive after their gym session around Bandra. Disha was sitting in the He put out his three conditions, which included, front while Tiger at the back seat. The actors left after Mumbai police checked their Aadhaar Card and 'screening of the film before its release', 'the film be shown completed other formalities. to the Rajput society', and the 'title of the film to have the full name -- Veer Yoddha Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan'. THE INDIAN PANORAMA HOLLYWOOD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 23 Jodie Foster to receive honorary Palme d’or at Cannes Film Festival 2021 eteran Hollywood actor and filmmaker Jodie Foster will Vreceive the honorary Palme d'or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, the organisers announced Wednesday, June 2. Jodie will be a special guest of the opening ceremony on July 6 to collect her award, which recognises artistic Matthew Perry Calls Off career achievement and a commitment to major issues. The 58-year-old actor said Cannes Engagement With holds a special place in her career spanning over five decades. She first Fiancee Molly Hurwitz attended the film gala in 1976 as a teenager with Taxi Driver, which Just a week after the F.R.I.E.N.D.S Reunion, ultimately left with the Palme d'or, Matthew Perry began trending. The actor and his the highest prize awarded at the fiancée Molly Hurwitz have called off their festival. engagement, People reports. "Sometimes things just "Cannes is a festival to which I owe don't work out and this is one of them," People quoted so much, it has completely changed the 51-year-old actor as saying. Matthew Perry wished my life. My first time on the Molly Hurwitz, 29, the best in life and added, "I wish Croisette was a defining moment for Molly the best." The couple began dating in 2018 and me. Showcasing one of my films got engaged in November 2020. In an interview with here has always been a dream of the same news portal, confirming his engagement to mine," said Jodie in a statement. Molly,Matthew Perry had said, "Luckily,I happened to A child prodigy, the actor is best be dating the greatest woman on the face of the planet known for her Academy Award at this time." winning turns in The Accused and Matthew Perry was previously in a long term The Silence of the Lambs, along relationship with actress with actress Lizzy Caplan - with other notable titles like they parted ways in 2012. Matthew Perry frequently Sommersby, Panic Room and shared pictures of Molly on his Instagram profile Flightplan. when they were together. Kate Winslet didn’t let Mare of Sophie Turner joins Colin Firth in Easttown team edit her ‘bulgy belly’ HBO Max series The Staircase ur bodies aren’t perfect; they change Oas we age and might ctress Sophie Turner not be flattering at every has joined the upcoming stage. It’s a reality which AHBO Max series The the entertainment Staircase. She joins Colin industry seldom Firth, Toni Collette, Parker addresses. They have the Posey, Juliette Binoche, and tools to edit those Rosemarie DeWitt. Antonio imperfections after all. Campos will also direct six One such offer was made episodes in the series. to Kate Winslet by her According to Variety, "The Mare of Easttown director, eight-episode series is based on Craig Zobel. However, the the docuseries of the same actress refused to let the name as well as various books team edit out her ‘bulgy and reports about the case of belly’ from the sex scene in Michael Peterson (Firth), who the new series. was accused of murdering his In Mare of Easttown, Kate Winslet plays a detective investigating a wife, Kathleen (Collette), in murder in a small town near Philadelphia. She is also a grandmother in the 2001. He claimed she died after HBO Max series. In a recent interview,she revealed that a sex scene showed falling down the stairs at their “bulgy bit of belly”, which the director offered to remove. But her response home, but police suspected he to it was, “Don’t you dare.” bludgeoned her to death and Kate also said that she sent back the poster of the crime drama twice as staged the scene to look like an she felt it had been altered too much. The Oscar-winning actress told the accident. Turner will play New York Times, “I’m like ‘Guys, I know how many lines I have by the side Margaret Ratliff, one of of my eye, please put them all back.’ I said to my husband, ‘Am I OK with Michael Peterson’s adopted that? Is it all right that I’m playing a middle-aged woman who is a daughters." grandmother who does really make a habit of having one-night stands?’ The Staircase is written and He’s like ‘Kate, it’s great.’” executive produced by The actress further added, “Listen, I hope that in playing Mare as a showrunners Antonio Campos middle-aged woman - I will be 46 - in October I guess that’s why people have and Maggie Cohn. It is a co- connected with this character in the way that they have done because there production between HBO Max are clearly no filters. She’s a fully functioning, flawed woman with a body and Annapurna Television. and a face that moves in a way that is synonymous with her age and her life and where she comes from. I think we’re starved of that a bit.” TRIBECA FILM THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS FESTIVAL 24 TFF@20 LINEUP BY MABEL PAIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES their homes and back to the movies. Immersed in the city itself, Tribeca RETURN OF LIVE EVENTS 2021 will bring once-in-a-lifetime big-screen experiences to filmmakers and audiences alike as we reconnect, re-imagine, and reopen through the CULMINATING IN SPECIAL JUNETEENTH PROGRAMMING shared experience of film." - Cara Cusumano, Festival Director & VP of "After a year of closed cinemas, canceled gatherings, and virtual Festival Programming. everything, it is with joy and hope that we finally invite New Yorkers out of

he Tribeca Film Festival's 20th anniversary INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE COMPETITION edition (TFF20) is a celebration of audiences The New-York based Festival breaks its geographical Treuniting with comedic, music-centered, and boundaries with the International Narrative socially conscious films from diverse storytellers using Competition, welcoming filmmakers from abroad to art to illuminate and entertain. The Festival runs June join a global platform for contemporary world cinema. 9-20, 2021, with live in-person events at outdoor venues These films will compete for Best Narrative Feature, across all New York City boroughs. Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, and The features program includes 66 films from 81 Best Actress. filmmakers from across 23 countries. The line-up The films in the international narrative competition includes 56 world premieres, 1 international premiere, 4 category include "All My Friends Hate Me," "Do Not North American premieres, 1 U.S. premiere, and 4 New Hesitate," "Roaring 20's (Années 20)," "Souad," and "Wild York premieres.This year's program includes 15 Men (Vildmænd)." directors returning to Tribeca with their latest projects, SPOTLIGHT NARRATIVE 7 Days - Photo / TFF2021 and over 60% of the feature films are directed by MIDNIGHT female, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ filmmakers. This year's Anticipated premieres from acclaimed filmmakers Festival received a record high of 11,222 total and performers are the focus of the Spotlight Narrative Always surprising and boundary-pushing, Tribeca submissions across all categories. section which continues to be a launching pad for the Midnight is the destination for the best in horror and Special curated Juneteenth programming most buzzworthy new films. This year's Spotlight genre discoveries: "Shapeless," "Ultrasound," and "We highlighted throughout different verticals of the section will open with the world premiere of Pan Need To Do Something." Festival will celebrate voices from the African Nalin's The Last Film Show. MOVIES PLUS Diaspora, with special emphasis on African-American artists, performers, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary Tribeca's unique Movies Plus events bring the film creators. experience off the screen with live conversations and The feature categories include 6 U.S. Narratives, performances after each screening - "The Father of the Cyborgs," "The Neutral Ground" (*Part of the 6 International Narratives, and 8 Documentary Juneteenth programming), "No Straight Lines: The competition features. Additionally, the feature Rise of Queer Comics," "The One and Only Dick line-up includes 8 Spotlight Narratives, 11 Gregory" (*Part of the Juneteenth programming), Spotlight Documentaries, 13 Viewpoints, 3 "Paper & Glue, a JR Project," and "With/In." Each film is followed by a Q&A. "Reflection: a walk with water" is Midnight, 7 Movies Plus selections, 3 Tribeca followed by a special performance. Critics' Week. TRIBECA CRITICS' WEEK Many of the films will also be available for U.S. India Sweets & Spices - Photo / TFF2021 audiences to view online the day after they premiere in Tribeca Critics' Week is a section of the Festival that person through the Tribeca at Home virtual hub. In the spotlight narrative category, the films are "False presents a curated slate of feature films from film Positive," "How It Ends," "India Sweets and Spices," As previously stated, the 2021 Tribeca Festival critics including Eric Kohn (IndieWire), Hunter Harris "Italian Studies," "The Last Film Show," "No Man Of Opening Night film will be "In the Heights," the screen God," "Twelve Mighty Orphans," and "Werewolves and Tre'vell Anderson: "Ailey" (*Part of the Juneteenth adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award- Within." programming); "The Ballad of a White Cow (The winning musical, directed by Jon M. Chu. Ghasideyeh Gave Sefid)"; and "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl For updates and more, Follow @Tribeca on Twitter, SPOTLIGHT DOCUMENTARY Who Decided to Go For It." Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and visit at Documentaries consistently make waves at Tribeca 2020 FESTIVAL SELECTIONS tribecafilm.com/festival #Tribeca2021 as notable filmmakers and major stories are 2021 FEATURE FILM Selection: represented in this section through high-profile After having their planned Tribeca 2020 premieres premieres. canceled, the feature films of the 2020 Festival have U.S. NARRATIVE COMPETITION In this category, the films are "A-ha the Movie," been invited back for long awaited in-person premieres Tribeca's U.S. Narrative Competition showcases "Bernstein's Wall," "BITCHIN': The Sound and Fury of in 2021. extraordinary work from breakout independent voices Rick James," (*Part of the Juneteenth programming), Participating titles include "499," "All the Streets Are and distinguished filmmaking talent. These world "A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks" Silent," "The Art of Political Murder," "Asia," "Banksy premieres will vie for the Founders Award for Best (*Part of the Juneteenth programming), "Lady Boss: Most Wanted," "Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road," Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, Best The Jackie Collins Story," "LFG," "The Lost Leonardo," "Clean," "Contactado," "Cowboys," "Dear Mr. Brody," Cinematography, Best Actor, and Best Actress. "The Price Of Freedom," "Roadrunner: A Film About "Enemies of the State," "Fries! The Movie," "Fully The films vying for the competition are "Catch The Anthony Bourdain," "Stockholm Syndrome, and Realized Humans," "The God Committee," "Happily," Fair One," "God's Waiting Room," "Mark, Mary & Some "Wolfgang." "Harley," "Honeydew," "I Carry You With Me," "I Other People," "The Novice," "Poser," and "Queen Of Promise," "Ice Cold," "Jacinta," "Kiss The Ground," VIEWPOINTS "Kubrick by Kubrick," "La Madrina: The [Savage] Life of Glory." Lorine Padilla," "Landfall," "Larry Flynt for President," Viewpoints, which includes narratives and DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION "The Last Out," "Lorelei," "Love Spreads," "Marvelous documentaries, recognizes distinct voices in and the Black Hole," "Materna," "Miracle Fishing: Over Tribeca's 20-year history, the non-fiction film independent filmmaking by creating a home for bold Kidnapped Abroad," "My Heart Can't Beat Unless You selections have exhibited work from emerging and directorial visions and embracing distinct characters Tell It To," "No Future," "Not Going Quietly," "The renowned filmmakers, including future Academy or points of view. Outside Story," "P.S. Burn This Letter Please," "Pray Award® winners. This year's films will compete for Entering the viewpoints category are "7 Days," Away," "Ricky Powell: The Individualist," "She Best Documentary Feature, Best Cinematography, and "Accepted," "as of yet" (*Part of the Juneteenth Paradise," "Simple As Water," "The Sit-In: Harry Best Editing. programming), "The Beta Test," "Building A Bridge," "The Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show," "Socks on Fire," Conductor," "The Death Of My Two Fathers" (*Part of the "The State of Texas vs. Melissa," "Stateless (Apátrida)," The films in the documentary competition are "All These Juneteenth programming), "The Justice Of Bunny King," "Sweet Thing," "Television Event," "This Is Paris," Sons," "Ascension ," "Blind Ambition," "Fathom," "The "The Legend of the Underground" (*Part of the "Through the Night," "Wake Up on Mars (Réveil sur Kids," "Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Juneteenth programming), "North By Current," "Perfume Mars)," "Women In Blue," "Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Fong-Torres," "On the Divide," and "The Scars of Ali de Gardenias," "Sisters On Track," and "Wu hai." Boulala." Brooklyn," TRIBECA FILM THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS FESTIVAL 25 2021 SHORTS PROGRAM Shining Stars "Sixth of June," "USA V SCOTT," "The Enjoy these shorts celebrating Juneteenth. Undocumented Lawyer," "Shikaakwa," "Vote he 2021 Tribeca Festival™ Shorts Program lineup "Waves," "Cherry Lemonade," "Magnolia Bloom," Neil," "Making The Case." includes 46 short films striking hopeful and "Silence," "Enough" and "19 Seventy Free: Part 1." Don't Look Back Toptimistic tones from 20 countries worldwide. Special Screenings World Premieres account for 70% of the competition Some decisions are irrevocable. slate, which is the highest percentage in Tribeca Blondie: Vivir En La Habana (After the Movie: A live "The Last Ferry from Grass Island," "No history. The short films will be presented in eight performance by Blondie) and "Takeover." More Wings," "Burros," "The Cypher," "The programs: two documentaries, two narratives, two Widen The Screen Program Catch," and "Saria." hybrids (including both narrative and documentary), Live and Learn one animation, and one New York shorts program. Tribeca Studios and its partners give a platform to Additionally, the Festival will feature a special curated Black creators and filmmakers. This includes four Doc life lessons past, present and future. out-of-competition Juneteenth program and a live documentaries from the Queen Collective, which "Mr. Somebody," "Solitary," "Float," "Betrayal," performance by Blondie, following the screening of returns for the third year, and four 8:46 films, a program "Crescendo!," and "Unnúr." "Blondie: Vivir En La Habana." that is new to the festival for 2021. LOL "As we curated these in-person programs, we thought a The Queen Collective Shorts: Comedies that go off the rails. great deal about the challenges of the past year and what our audience has been missing; travel, music, The debut of four Queen Collective documentaries, "One Last Heist," "A Piece of Cake," dance, and fun," said Sharon Badal, Vice President of created by four diverse young women, aimed at "Query," "I Can Change," "Egg," and "John Filmmaker Relations and Shorts Programming. "Our accelerating gender and racial equality behind the Bronco." programs are lighter, brighter and inspiring. They camera. introduce unique new voices to our audience." New York International storytelling continues to be celebrated All world premiere stories from the city we call in this year's Tribeca's Short Film Program, with 41 home. percent of its selections originating from 20 countries "Prelude," "Black Ghost Son," "Look At including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Me," "Gets Good Light," "Sloan Hearts Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway, Neckface," and "Tapes." Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Qatar, Sweden, No Surrender Sudan, United Kingdom, the United States and Wales. The 2021 Tribeca Festival Shorts Program is: Docs concerning courage and conviction. "On Falling," "Tall Tales with True Acting Out Queens," "Akashinga," "Echoes in the True stories about rebellion and reflection. Arctic," "T? Moko - Behind the Tattooed All World Premiere Program Face," and "My Brother's Keeper." "Virtual Voice," "Radical Love," "Coded" and Change The Name - Photo / TFF2021 Rhythm of Life "Miss Panama. Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G "Black Birth,"" Change the Name," "Game Changer" Music infused docs with heart and soul. and "A Song of Grace." "The Difference," "My Father The Mover," Imaginative storytelling and captivating craft. 8:46 Films: SATURDAY MORNING "Welcome to a Bright White Limbo," "When I Write It," and "Motorcycle Drive By." "Try to Fly," "Navozande, the musician (Navozande, le musicien)," "Ashes (Popioty)," "Dirty Little Secret," A collective of Black creative executives to produce Update Required "Death and the Lady," "Leaf Boat (Cwch Deilen)," four short films influenced by the length of time it took "There are Bunnies on Fire in the Forest" and "Blush." for George Floyd's life to change the world, reclaiming Out of this world Sci-Fi shorts. Art and Soul the story to build a legacy of hope. "Carmentis," "The Light Side," "Cupids," "Pearl and Henry," "She Dreams at "Abducted," "System Error," "A Better You," Music and dance shorts that will soothe your "TOTO," and "Jack and Jo Don't Want To soul. Sunrise" and "Slow Pulse." Die." "Unspoken," "RESIST: The Resistance Revival Recipients of the Tribeca Festival awards for Best Without Borders Chorus," "Silence," "19 Seventy Free: Part 1," Narrative Short, Best Documentary Short, and Best "Thirsty" and "Blondie: Vivir En La Habana." Animated Short will qualify for consideration in the Compelling dramas from here and abroad. Go Big Academy Awards' Short Films category, provided the "Grey Zone," "Cru-Raw (Cru)," "Liliu," film complies with Academy rules. Tribeca also gives "Soup (Cyn)," "Blood and Glory," "The Black Sports shorts with risk, reward and resilience. out a Student Visionary Award. Veil," and "Vera." "Kata," "The Queen of Basketball," "Nando," The 2020 Shorts Programs will be screened at the 2021 The Queen Collective, Tribeca Studios and "Joe Buffalo" and "Learning To Drown." Festival and will include 64 short films in ten programs. partners Let's Fly Away The 2020 Shorts Program is as This year's docs feature authentic and positive Miss traveling? Wander the world in these follows: portrayals of diverse women in front of the international shorts. Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G camera and celebrate multicultural women "How To Fall in Love in a Pandemic," storytellers and directors behind the camera. "Peninsula," "The Kicksled Choir (Sparkekoret)," Imaginative storytelling and captivating craft. "Tangled Roots," and "Gloves Off." "Beautiful They" and "Grottaroli." Suggested for those 14 and older. New York, New York 2021 "Grandad Was A Romantic," "Umbrella," "The Tiger Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind will Who Came to Tea," "Beyond Noh," "Kapaemahu," perform after the screening of the 2020 Shorts So nice we did it twice! "Bathwell in Clerkentime," "Friends," "To Gerard." Program Rhythm of Life at Brookfield Place New All World Premiere Program. Choose Your Battles York. Many of the films will also be available for U.S. "Liza Anonymous," "Cracked," "Leylak," Docs about politics, perseverance and purses. audiences to view online the day after they "Esther In Wonderland" and "No Longer Suitable premiere in person through the Tribeca at Home For Use." virtual hub. Straight Up With a Twist PASSES AND TICKETS

"Take a shot" on these wildly creative shorts. Festival passes and tickets are available at "The Cocktail Party," "The Last Marriage," "Two tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets. For updates and Jacked," "Molly Robber," "The Bouncer (Poke)," and more information on the Festival, visit "Girl With a Thermal Gun." tribecafilm.com/festival Pursuing Happiness (Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality, and Health & Wellness) These shorts navigate life's ups and downs. "GraceLand," "Six Nights," "Magnolia Bloom," "Enjoy," "We Do This Once" and "The Angler." The Undocumented Lawyer - Photo / TFF2021 THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 26 ‘Dead end’: German cardinal offers to quit over church abuse

BERLIN (TIP): A leading German cardinal and confidante of Pope Francis, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, offered to resign as archbishop on June 4 over the Catholic Church’s mishandling of clergy sexual abuse cases, declaring in an SOUTH KOREAN extraordinary public gesture that the DESIGNER CREATES church had arrived at “a dead end”. The archdiocese of Munich and 'THIRD EYE' FOR Freising published Marx’s resignation letter to the pope online, in multiple 'SMARTPHONE ZOMBIES' languages, and the cardinal said Francis SEOUL (TIP): A South Korean had given him permission to make it industrial designer has come up with a public. satirical solution for "smartphone “It is important to me to share the zombies" who can't take their eyes responsibility for the catastrophe of the away from their screen long enough to sexual abuse by Church officials over the stop themselves walking into a wall or past decades,” the 67-year-old Marx other obstacle. wrote in the letter. But he also issued a Paeng Min-wook, 28, has developed a challenge of sorts for his fellow bishops robotic eyeball he has dubbed "The to use the opportunity of the scandal to Third Eye", which obsessive mobile save the church and reform it. phone users can strap to their There was no immediate comment foreheads so they can browse injury- from the Vatican, where Marx sits on free on the go. powerful financial and political bodies. could also be seen as “a personal signal Vatican and bishops outside Germany, The device, part of an artwork Paeng Marx, who led the German Bishops’ for a new beginning, for a new including culture warriors in the United has called "Phono Sapiens", opens its Conference from 2014 until 2020, wrote awakening of the Church, not only in States who have broken with church translucent eyelid whenever it senses that investigations during the last Germany”. protocol to pen essays critical of the the user's head has been lowered to decade showed there had been “a lot of “I would like to show that not the reform process under way in Germany. look at a smartphone. When the user personal failures and administrative ministry is in the foreground but the In his letter, Marx made no mention of comes within one to two metres of an mistakes but also institutional or mission of the Gospel,” he added. his status as a member of Francis’ obstacle, the device beeps to warn of systemic’ failure”. Marx’s offer to resign was an kitchen cabinet, a group of cardinal the impending danger. In 2018, a church-commissioned report extraordinary gesture and laid bare the advisers who have been meeting "This is the look of future mankind concluded that at least 3,677 people were credibility crisis that the sexual abuse regularly to draft a new reform of the with three eyes," Paeng, a abused by clergy in Germany between scandal created in Germany, as it has in Vatican hierarchy and who advise the postgraduate in innovation design 1946 and 2014. More than half of the other countries. To try to recover that pontiff on other matters. engineering at the Royal College of Art victims were 13 or younger when the credibility, Marx has spearheaded a Marx’s offer to resign shocked Vatican and Imperial College, told Reuters as abuse took place, and nearly a third of process of reform and debate with the watchers, who noted his closeness with he demonstrated use of The Third Eye them were altar boys, according to the powerful German laity to address the the pope and important roles in the around Seoul. report. structural problems that contributed to Vatican. In addition to his position as "As we cannot take our eyes off from Earlier this year, another report came abuse being allowed to fester unchecked one of Francis’ top advisers, he heads smartphones, the extra eye will be out about the church officials’ handling for decades. the Council for the Economy,the board of needed in future." of alleged sexual abuse in the country’s But the so-called “Synodal Path” has religious and laypeople who helps Paeng's invention uses a gyro sensor western Cologne diocese. The sparked fierce resistance inside oversee the Vatican’s finances. to measure the oblique angle of the archbishop of Hamburg, a former Germany and out, primarily from Theologian Massimo Faggioli of user's neck and an ultrasonic sensor to Cologne church official who was faulted conservative bishops and priests Villanova University said he was calculate the distance between the in that report, offered his resignation to opposed to opening any debate on issues saddened by Marx’s offer to resign. robotic eye and any obstacles. Both the pope and was granted a “time out” of such as celibacy, women’s role in the “But his decision sets the bar for many sensors are linked to an open-source unspecified length. church and homosexuality. other church leaders in the Catholic single-board microcontroller, with Marx wrote in his letter that his offer Resistance has also come from the Church today,” Faggioli tweeted. — AP battery pack. Paeng's demonstration of the device in Seoul this week garnered attention Australia finds highly infectious Delta variant in from passersby. "I thought he looked like an alien with an eye on his forehead," Seoul Melbourne virus outbreak resident, Lee Ok-jo, said. "These days SYDNEY (TIP): Australia's Victoria terms of transmission, with these cases." contracted the Delta variant in NSW but many young people can get into state authorities said on June 4 they had Sutton said the new variant had not been that more tests would be needed. accidents while using their mobile detected the highly infectious Delta linked to any sequenced COVID-19 NSW, Australia's most populous state, phone. This would be good for them." Covid-19 virus variant for the first time infections across Australia from hotel has not reported any locally acquired Paeng plans to develop a camera in the latest outbreak in Melbourne, quarantine or elsewhere. cases in a month. Victoria, Australia's module for the Third Eye and a linked stoking concerns of a major spike in "It is a concern that it is not linked to second-most populous state, is battling to mobile phone application, but he has cases. The Delta variant, which has been other cases but we are chasing down all contain its latest outbreak - 64 cases since no plans to commercialise his classified by the World Health those primary case contacts ... and May 24 - after more than three months of invention - a stance that he might Organisation (WHO) as among the four looking into where it might have been no cases, placing tough restrictions on consider changing given potential Covid-19 variants of concern due to acquired," Sutton said. movement of people and shutting down demand. evidence that they spread more easily, The Delta variant was detected in two large parts of its economy. The "It is so cool and interesting," said 23- likely caused the latest devastating members in a family who travelled to government has linked all the cases to a year-old Shin Jae-ik. "We can easily outbreak in India. neighbouring New South Wales (NSW) single traveller released from quarantine bump into each other on street while "It is a variant of significant concern," two weeks ago while likely infectious and after testing negative. Melbourne is into a using smartphones. I may not need it Victoria state Chief Health Officer Brett visited several popular tourist locations second week of hard lockdown after it was now, but I'd like to buy it when they sell Sutton told reporters in Melbourne. in the state's south. extended for another week until June 10, it later." Reuters "The fact that it is a variant different to Sutton said it was "within the bounds but some curbs elsewhere were eased in other cases it means it is not related, in of possibility" that the cases could have the state from Thursday night. Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA WORLD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 27

NINE RAILWAY WORKERS Hong Kong cracks down on KILLED IN TRAIN CRASH IN CHINA Tiananmen commemorations, BEIJING (TIP): A passenger train crashed into railway maintenance workers in northwest China’s Gansu arrests vigil organiser province on June 4, killing at least nine people. HONG KONG (TIP): Hong Kong The accident occurred around 5:19 police arrested on June 4 an organiser of am near Jinchang city. annual vigils for the victims of China's Nine railway workers were killed in 1989 Tiananmen crackdown on pro- the accident, state-run China Daily democracy protesters, in what activists reported. PTI see as suppression of one of the city's most powerful symbols of democratic NO NEW NATION ON UK’S hope. SAFE TRAVEL LIST The arrest of Chow Hang Tung, vice- chairwoman of the Hong Kong Alliance LONDON (TIP): No new countries in Support of Patriotic Democratic will be added to Britain's green list for Movements of China, comes as international travel when the number thousands of police are expected to of quarantine-free destinations is patrol the city's streets to prevent people updated later on June 3, The Sun from gathering. reported. The heightened vigilance from The newspaper, which did not name authorities was a marked departure its sources, also said talks were from Hong Kong's cherished freedoms of ongoing to decide whether Portugal, a speech and assembly, bringing the global popular holiday destination for financial hub closer in line with Britons, would remain open for travel. mainland China's strict controls on Airlines and travel companies have society, activists say. been hoping the green list will be The annual June 4 vigil in Hong Kong's said. text, adding the vigil "defines" Hong expanded, and any failure to add more Victoria Park, the world's largest, is The Alliance's chairman Lee Cheuk- Kong as "the only beacon of liberty and destinations will be a fresh blow for widely seen as a symbol of the former yan is in jail for an illegal assembly. truth under the CCP's governance." the industry which had British colony's democratic aspirations Police have banned the vigil for the "LIGHT A CIGARETTE" looked to June for a recovery to start. and desire to preserve its different way second year in a row, citing the Britain permitted travel again on of life from mainland China. coronavirus. It did not say whether Many plan to light candles again in May 17 after more than four months of "She only wanted to go to Victoria commemorating Tiananmen would their neighbourhood, if safe to do so. lockdown, but the reopening has to Park, light a candle and commemorate," breach a sweeping national security law Some churches will be open for prayers. date been very limited, heaping Chiu Yan Loy, Executive Member of the China imposed in 2020 to bring its most Jailed activist Jimmy Sham said via pressure on airlines already weakened Alliance, told Reuters, adding he restive city onto an authoritarian path. his Facebook page he planned to "light a by 15 months of lockdowns. Portugal believed the arrest was meant to strike City leader Carrie Lam has not cigarette at 8 pm." is currently the only popular fear into those planning to attend the commented on commemorations, saying "We do not see the hope of democracy European destination where Britons vigil. only that citizens must respect the law, as and freedom in a leader, a group, or a can go without needing to quarantine Senior superintendent Terry Law well as the Communist Party (CCP), ceremony. Every one of us is the hope of on their return, providing a lifeline confirmed police arrested a 36-year-old which this year celebrates its 100th democracy and freedom." for airlines like easyJet and Ryanair member of the Alliance and a 20-year-old anniversary. June 4 commemorations Activists Figo Chan and Leung Kwok- and travel companies like. — Reuters food delivery man for promoting an are banned in mainland China. hung, known as Long Hair, both also in unauthorised assembly. It did not name Last year, thousands in Hong Kong prison, plan to fast on Friday, Chan's 12 AUSTRALIAN MEDIA the arrestees as per its usual practice. defied the ban, gathering in the park and Facebook page said. COMPANIES $8,42,000 FOR Chow told Reuters this week before her lining up on sidewalks with lit candles Prominent activist Joshua Wong was arrest that June 4 was a test for Hong across the city, in what was largely a given a 10-month prison sentence last GAG ORDER BREACH IN Kong "of whether we can defend our solemn event, bar a brief scuffle with month after pleading guilty to PELL SEX ASSAULT CASE bottom line of morality." police in one district. participating in last year's vigil, while "As long as they haven't said candles "It is a battle against oblivion," exiled three others got four-to-six-month MELBOURNE (TIP): An are illegal, we will light a candle," she activist Sunny Cheung told Reuters by sentences. Reuters Australian court on Friday ordered a dozen media firms to pay a total of A$1.1 million ($842,270) in fines for breaching a suppression order on Rivals sew coalition deal to unseat Netanyahu reporting the conviction of former JERUSALEM (TIP): Israel’s (Member of Knesset) Naftali Bennett will Vatican treasurer George Pell for child Opposition parties on Thursday set the serve as a PM first,” Lapid told Rivlin. sexual assault. The 12 media outlets, wheels in motion for a potential national Lapid will serve as Foreign Minister mostly owned by Nine Entertainment unity government after clinching a last- until the two men swap roles halfway Co and Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, minute agreement to oust Benjamin through the term. There still needs to be pleaded guilty in February to Netanyahu, the longest-serving Prime a parliamentary vote before the breaching the gag order on reporting Minister in the nation’s history. government is sworn in. on the trial and conviction of the Yair Lapid, leader of the centrist Yesh The President thanked Lapid saying, cardinal, after the state agreed to drop Atid party, announced an eight-party ‘We expect the Knesset will convene as all charges against journalists and coalition had been formed after tough soon as possible to ratify the government, editors. Supreme Court of Victoria political negotiations. as required.” The development, seen by Justice John Dixon convicted the Under a rotational arrangement, the some as historic as it includes an Arab media firms saying they had head of the right-wing Yamina party, The announcement came after a series of party in the coalition, will break an "frustrated the suppression order as Naftali Bennett, 49, would serve as the back-to-back meetings with the leaders of ongoing political impasse that has seen they diminished its purpose or Prime Minister first before handing over the anti-Netanyahu camp in the 120- Israel go through four polls yielding efficacy by reporting information to Lapid. Lapid, 57, officially informed member Knesset. inconclusive results in less than two contrary to the terms of the order". President Reuven Rivlin and Knesset “In accordance with Clause 13(b) of the years. Lapid’s coalition is composed of Pell's conviction for abusing two (Parliament) Speaker Yariv Levin about Basic Law: The Government – I am Yesh Atid, Yamina, Kahol Lavan, New choirboys was overturned in April the deal late Wednesday night, barely half honoured to inform you that I have Hope, Labor, Yisrael Beiteinu, Meretz and last year after he was jailed for more an hour before the midnight deadline. succeeded in forming a government...MK United Arab List. PTI than a year. Reuters THE INDIAN PANORAMA COVID-WORLD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 28 US removes DPA ratings on Global Covid-19 AstraZeneca, Caseload Tops 172mn Novavax, WASHINGTON (TIP): The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 172 Sanofi vaccines million, while the deaths have surged to TRACKING THE VIRUS more than 3.69 million, according to the onfident of the availability of Johns Hopkins University. Covid-19 vaccines in the In its latest update on Friday, June 4, GLOBAL INDIA Ccountry, the Biden morning, the University’s Center for Administration has removed Defense Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) Production Act priority ratings on revealed that the current global caseload Cases Deaths Cases Deaths AstraZeneca, Novavax and Sanofi and death toll stood at 172,005,004 and 172,005,004 3,698,128 28,574,350 340,702 vaccines, a top US official said. 3,698,128, respectively. The move would let companies take The US continues to be the worst-hit their own decision on whom they country with the world’s highest number want to sell their vaccines. of cases and deaths at 33,325,514 and “We have secured enough vaccine 596,395, respectively, according to the supply for all Americans. This is a CSSE. direct result of the president taking In terms of infections, India follows in aggressive action, including through the second place with 28,441,986 cases. the use of the Defense Production Act, The other worst countries with over 3 to mobilise the full force of US million cases are Brazil (16,803,472), vaccine manufacturing and France (5,755,554), Turkey (5,270,299), production,” White House Covid-19 Russia (5,040,390), the UK (4,515,778), Italy response coordinator Jeff Zients told (4,225,163), Argentina (3,884,447), reporters during a virtual news Germany (3,701,692), Spain (3,687,762) conference. and Colombia (3,488,046), the CSSE “Because of those actions and the figures showed. success of US vaccine manufacturers, In terms of deaths, Brazil comes we are confident in our supply of our second with 469,388 fatalities. authorised vaccines. As a result, we're Nations with a death toll of over removing the DPA priority ratings for 100,000 are India (337,989), Mexico AstraZeneca, Novavax, and Sanofi. (228,146), the UK (128,075), Italy (126,342), While the manufacturers will Russia (120,604) and France (109,990). continue to make these three vaccines, this action will allow US- The US continues to be the worst- based companies that supply these hit country with the world’s vaccine manufacturers to make their highest number of cases and own decisions on which orders to deaths at 33,325,514 and 596,395. fulfill first,” Zients said. African nations acquire Surge testing expanded as more 53.5mn Covid vaccines cases of Delta variant found in UK K health authorities on Thursday added another region for surge frican countries have acquired Santiago, due to the increase in Covid-19 Utesting following the identification around 53.5 million Covid-19 infections, which have exceeded 1.4 of a "small number" of confirmed cases of Avaccines so far, according to the million cases, Deputy Health Minister the Delta variant of Covid-19 or the continent's health authorities. Paula Daza has said. highly transmissible B1.617.2 mutation The Africa Centers for Disease Control Of the total number of cities that will first identified in India. and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on enter into lockdown starting Saturday, The National Health Service (NHS) Thursday that 38.1 million Covid-19 five are in the country's Metropolitan Test and Trace system launched doses have been administered till date, region, including Santiago, Daza said at additional testing and genomic Xinhua news agency reported. a press conference on Thursday, Xinhua sequencing at Gamesley Ward in the High Around 0.54 per cent of the population reported. Peak area of England's Derbyshire laboratories to help officials identify have received a full vaccine regimen, The deputy minister of assistance county, in partnership with the local Covid-19 cases with a according to the Africa CDC. networks, Alberto Dougnac, said 8,150 authorities. All the confirmed cases in the and prevent its further spread. It said five member states that are new cases of Covid-19 were detected in area have been instructed to self-isolate, As part of the surge testing system, Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia and the last 24 hours, meaning a total of and their contacts have been identified, people are also being encouraged to use Zimbabwe have administered the most 1,403,101 people had tested positive for the Department of Health and Social Care the free twice-weekly rapid tests, doses. the virus since March 2020. (DHSC) said. commonly known as lateral flow devices As of Thursday, June 3, evening, the Of the new daily cases of infection, 77 “Everyone aged five and over who lives or LFDs, to be followed up with a PCR number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in per cent had not started or completed or works in this area is strongly test.Several regions across the UK are Africa has reached 4,867,727 as the death their vaccination process, said Dougnac. encouraged to take a Covid-19 PCR test now covered by the surge testing protocol, toll from the pandemic stood at 131,441, In the same 24-hour period, 213 more from today, whether they are showing including many councils of London, as while 4,404,608 people across the people died of COVID-19, raising the symptoms or not,” DHSC said. part of efforts to contain the spread of the continent have recovered from the pandemic death toll to 29,598. “Enhanced contact tracing will be used Delta variant. disease, according to the agency. According to Health Minister Enrique for individuals testing positive with a It comes as official figures show that Paris, Thursday marked four months variant of concern (VOC). This is where more than half of UK adults have now Chile to extend lockdown after since the country's mass vaccination contact tracers look back over an had both doses of a coronavirus vaccine. Covid cases top 1.4mn campaign began, and a decline in deaths extended period to determine the route of "Now let's finish the job. When it's your has been "clearly" seen compared to transmission,” it added. turn, get the jab," UK Prime Minister Chile will extend lockdown measures when "we had no vaccinated people in Any PCR positive test results will be Boris Johnson said on Twitter in in 16 cities, including the capital Chile." sent for genomic sequencing at specialist reference to the latest figures. THE INDIAN PANORAMA INDIAN ABROAD FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 29 NRI tycoon Yusuffali pays nearly $1.5 million blood money to save Indian national in the UAE can return to the country to be with his Yusuffali, Chairman of Lulu Group, who statement. family. went about getting the details of the case When asked for his comments, Yusuffali Becks Krishnan was saved by prominent and got in touch with all stakeholders. simply thanked the almighty for the NRI businessman and philanthropist M A Ultimately, in January 2021, the victim's release of Krishnan and the benevolence Yusuffali who helped to pay his "blood family in Sudan agreed to pardon of visionary rulers of the UAE for the money" amounting to nearly $1.5 million. Krishnan. Subsequently, Yusuffali paid release of Krishnan and wished him a Krishnan, who hails from Kerala, was 500,000 Dirhams (Rs one crore happy and peaceful life ahead. sentenced to death by the UAE Supreme approximately) as compensation in the All legal procedures related to Court after he was found guilty of killing a court to secure the man's release, the Lulu Krishnan's release have been completed on young Sudanese boy when he recklessly group said here in a statement. Thursday,and he is expected to travel back drove and rammed his car into a group of Talking to the Indian embassy officials to his hometown in Kerala soon, putting an Indian national in the UAE saved from death row after NRI tycoon Yusuffali pays Rs 1 children in September 2012. yesterday in Al Watba Jail in Abu Dhabi, a end to nine years of agony for him and his crore blood money Ever since, his family and friends have highly emotional Krishnan could not family, a senior official of the Lulu Group been trying hard for Krishnan's release believe the turn of events. told PTI over the phone. ABU DHABI (TIP): A 45-year-old without any success, especially as the "It's a re-birth for me, as I had lost all Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group, that owns Indian, who was on death row in the victim's family had already gone back and hope of seeing the outside world, let alone Lulu Hypermarkets and shopping malls, is United Arab Emirates for killing a young settled in Sudan, putting an end to any a free life. My only wish now is to see one of the top retailers in the Middle East Sudanese boy in a road accident in 2012, discussion or pardon. Yusuffali once before flying to my family," and North African region (MENA). - can't believe that he will be a free man and The Krishnan family then approached Krishnan was quoted as saying in the (Source: PTI)

INDIAN-ORIGIN INDIAN-ORIGIN JOURNALIST AJITPAL SINGH'S 'FIRE Indian American Taptej Singh TEJINDER SINGH PASSES IN THE MOUNTAINS' hailed as hero for saving lives AWAY; PENTAGON CONDOLES WINS AUDIENCE AWARD AT IFFLA during San Jose shooting SAN JOSE (TIP): Indian colleagues, the heroic valor American Taptej Singh was that he displayed during his shot as he ran around last hours, quickly became warning people to hide the talk of the town and during the latest mass- tributes and obituaries shooting incident in began pouring in. Veteran Indian-origin journalist Tejinder Singh America. Singh, who was caught in has passed away "He's my hero. He's a true the firing, died while trying Sikh warrior. My heart is to save lives during the WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian- broken today," says Santa unfortunate incident. originTejinder Singh, a veteran White House Ajitpal Singh's 82-minute feature Monica based TV actor and According to eyewitnesses, correspondent and founder and editor of the 'Fire In The Mountains' won model Amandeep Singh unmindful of danger to his India America Today newswire, has passed Audience Award at IFFLA about Taptejdeep Singh, the life, Singh was running away in the US, the publication has Sikh rail driver who was around warning people to announced. LOS ANGELES (TIP): It's among the nine people hide and take shelter while Singh founded India America Today, an interesting to see a self-taught killed during America's the shooter was on a independent media organization and news artist coming up with a piece of latest mass shooting rampage until a bullet felled provider based in Washington, DC. Taptejdeep Singh, the Sikh work that touches the raw nerve incident in San Jose on him himself. The Sikh "India America Today is deeply grieved to rail driver who was among with its unschooled freshness. Wednesday. the nine people killed community is in deep grief announce the passing of our Founder and Indian-origin Filmmaker Ajitpal "I believe this is an act of during America's latest following the news. Milpitas Editor @tejindersingh. He launched IAT in Singh who made his debut Hindi heroism it should be mass shooting incident in based Sikh entrepreneur 2012, and we will continue to carry on the work feature 'Fire In The Mountains' acknowledged," said Sandra San Jose, died trying to Amrit Singh says, "I am that he started. RIP Editor," the publication save lives has been able to do just that. Douglas Chavez, a hurt beyond words." said on Twitter on May 29. Ajitpal Singh's 82-minute community outreach officer from San "Even though, time and again Sikhs Pentagon Press Secretary John F Kirby feature was the opening film of Jose, California, about the selfless act of continue to show to America that they condoled his death at a press briefing on the 19th Annual Indian Film the 36-year-old Sikh American father of are there for their fellow countrymen Tuesday, June 1. Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). two. without flinching a worry about "We here at the Pentagon would like to take a It went on to win the Audience Recalling an earlier incident of themselves, we are still misunderstood moment to express our condolences and Award for Best Feature at the senseless killing of two elderly Sikh men and are victims of hate crime. Not just sympathies for the passing of Mr. Tejinder festival held virtually from May in 2011, Chavez said, "Sad that tomorrow the community but America will Singh, who many of you know was the founder 20 to 27 due to Covid-19 pandemic. is the dedication of a park in honor of remember the bravery of this Sikh and editor of India America Today," he said. The feature is not new to two Sikh men in our town. Every time I gentleman." "He was a Pentagon Correspondent since international accolades as drive by there I pray for them. I used to California State Assembly member 2011, and I dealt with him from this podium, recently it also had its World see them walking in the neighborhood, Bill Quirk wrote in a tribute, "This is I've dealt with him when I was at the State Premiere at the prestigious when I would drive to the Lowes." Taptejdeep Singh. He was a husband and Department podium, and the one word, I mean, Sundance Film Festival 2021 as The 2011 killing of two Sikh men as father of two. I was honored to represent the word one that comes to mind when you the only film selected from South they were taking a walk in the him in the Assembly as a Union City think of Tejinder is a gentleman. Asia in World Cinema Dramatic neighborhood was viewed as a possible resident. Today his life was cut short. He "He was a real gentleman, good reporter, Competition. hate crime. was one of the VTA employees killed." damn good reporter. Asked tough questions Written-directed by Ajitpal The Indian American Sikh "People from all walks of life admired and produced good stuff, but he was a heck of a Singh and produced by Jar community not just in California but the courage with which he continued to man… a gentleman as I said. And we're going Pictures, 'Fire in the Mountains' across America is mourning the death of warn others of the shooter in a bid to to miss him, we're all going to miss him, and I also had some other recognition Taptejdeep Singh, a driver at Santa save lives." know you guys feel the same way," Kirby said. coming its way. Clara Valley Transportation Authority (Read full story at He was the Vice-President (Print) for the (Read full story at (VTA) killed during the shooting. www.theindianpanorama.news) Asian American Journalists Association www.theindianpanorama.news) Fondly called Taptej by friends and (AAJA-DC) 2011-12. THE INDIAN PANORAMA WOMEN FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 30 Study finds paradoxical FOOD CORNER relationship between Cashew chicken emotions

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Heat this up till lukewarm and You Can reach me at: www.triptasfoodtunnel.com melted. then apply an even layer on your face, on the area where Email : [email protected]. Apply this paste on your skin and once it is you want to get rid of the hair. Once it is dry, peel it off Instagram: @triptasfoodtunnel completely dry, slowly peel it off in the opposite slowly in the opposite direction of the hair. THE INDIAN PANORAMA HEALTH FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 31 Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified

cientists have identified a new drug which is highly effective Sin preventing severe Covid in mice infected with SARS-CoV-2, and could also treat other respiratory coronaviruses. The findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, suggest that the drug diABZI activates the body's innate immune response, the first line of defence against invading pathogens. "This paper is the first to show that activating an early immune Impact of menopause response therapeutically with a single dose is a promising strategy on bone health for controlling the virus, including the South African variant B.1.351, omen are 40 per cent more likely to develop which has led to worldwide molecular patterns. target sensing pathways in lung knee osteoarthritis and 10 per cent more concern," said Sara Cherry, a The researchers first sought to cells.They identified nine Wlikely to develop hip osteoarthritis than professor at the University of better understand this effect by candidates that significantly men. Moreover, 46 million women in India are Pennsylvania in the US. observing human lung cells infected suppressed infection by activating affected by osteoporosis. "The development of effective with SARS-CoV-2 under the STING -- the simulation of This also contributes to significant morbidity and antivirals is urgently needed for microscope. interferon genes which plays an mortality to postmenopausal women. This is because controlling SARS-CoV-2 infection They found that the virus is able important role in innate immunity. women have a lower peak bone mass, which is and disease, especially as dangerous to hide, delaying the immune The team tested a newly- compounded by the hormonal changes that occur at variants of the virus continue to system's early recognition and developed drug molecule called the time of menopause. It is a silent disease until emerge," Cherry, the senior author response. diABZI, which is currently being fractures occur, which causes important secondary of the study, said. The team predicted that it may be tested in clinical trials to treat some health problems and even death, says Manish The SARS-CoV-2 virus initially able to identify drugs that could set cancers. Sontakke, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgery, targets epithelial cells in the off this immune response in the The researchers found that Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi-A Fortis network respiratory tract. respiratory cells earlier and prevent diABZI potently inhibits SARS-CoV- Hospital. "Especially, in the current pandemic As the first line of defence against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. 2 infection of diverse strains, situation, most of us are home bound, so nutritional infection, the respiratory tract's To identify drugs that would block including variant of concern levels, vitamin balance and physical activity has all innate immune system recognises SARS-CoV-2 infection, the B.1.351, by stimulating interferon been hampered. Plus, women tend to ignore their viral pathogens by detecting their researchers screened 75 drugs that signalling. health or keep the health of their family before their own. Hence, the chance of deteriorating bone health among them is higher than before." MENOPAUSE CAN TRIGGER Vitamin D may not provide protection OSTEOARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS?

Sontakke says,"When a woman reaches from Covid-19 susceptibility: Study menopause, her estrogen levels drop and this can lead to bone loss. For some women, this bone loss is rapid and severe." bservational studies have suggested that increased vitamin D levels may protect against OCOVID-19. However, these studies were TWO MAJOR FACTORS THAT AFFECT inconclusive and possibly subject to confounding. BONE HEALTH AMONG WOMEN ARE A study published in PLOS Medicine by Guillaume Butler-Laporte and Tomoko Nakanishi at McGill The amount of bone you have when you reach University in Quebec, Canada, and colleagues suggests menopause. The greater your bone density to begin that genetic evidence does not support vitamin D as a with, the lower your chance of developing any bone protective measure against COVID-19. related problems. If you had low peak bone mass or The ability of vitamin D to protect against severe other risk factors that caused you to lose bone, your COVID-19 illness is of great interest to public health chance of getting osteoporosis and/or osteoarthritis experts but has limited supporting evidence. To assess is higher. the relationship between vitamin D levels and COVID- 19 susceptibility and severity, researchers conducted a Mendelian randomization study using genetic variants PAGE SPONSORED BY strongly associated with increased vitamin D levels. The authors analyzed genetic variants of 4,134 individuals with vitamin D deficiency, and it remains DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND individuals with COVID-19, and 1,284,876 without possible that truly deficient patients may benefit from COVID-19, from 11 countries to determine whether supplementation for COVID-19 related protection and DR. SATISH ANAND genetic predisposition for higher vitamin D levels was outcomes. Former Chairman, Board of associated with less-severe disease outcomes in people Additionally,the genetic variants were obtained only Trustees, AAPI National with COVID-19. from individuals of European ancestry, so future E-Mail: The results showed no evidence for an association studies will be needed to determine the relationship [email protected] between genetically predicted vitamin D levels and with COVID-19 outcomes in other populations. COVID-19 susceptibility, hospitalization, or severe According to the authors, "Vitamin D disease, suggesting that raising circulating vitamin D supplementation as a public health measure to GITANJLI ANAND levels through supplementation may not improve improve outcomes is not supported by this study. Most Former President, India COVID-19 outcomes in the general population. importantly, our results suggest that investment in Association of Long Island However, the study had several important other therapeutic or preventative avenues should be (IALI) limitations, including that the research did not include prioritized for COVID-19 randomized clinical trials." E-mail: [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 32 Mars Curiosity Microsoft launches first-ever Apple will switch some Rover snaps APAC cybersecurity council iPad models to shining clouds OLED in 2022 hile the large on Red Planet iPad Pro 12.9- Winch (2021) ASA's Mars Curiosity rover switched to a mini-LED has captured shining clouds display, the smaller Non the Red Planet, which models may go for OLED, arrived earlier and formed higher the media reported. than expected. According to Korean The atmosphere on Mars is publication ETNews usually thin, dry and cloudy days reports, Apple will make are rare. And clouds are typically the jump with iPads found at the planet's equator in the coming out in 2022. Those coldest time of year, when Mars is will be the first Apple the farthest from the Sun in its oval- tablets not to use some shaped orbit. But the scientists kind of LCD (even mini- noticed clouds forming over NASA's LED tech is LCD based). Curiosity rover earlier than Samsung and LG are expected, one full Martian year ago - the likely suppliers of two Earth years. ith the aim of building a strong in the event of an attacks," the tech giant said. OLED panels. They are In late January this year, the team communications channel for The council is set to meet virtually on a currently working on started documenting these "early" Waddressing cyber threats and sharing quarterly basis to maintain a continuous OLED displays for the clouds. The images show wispy puffs best practices across the participating exchange of information on cyber threats and iPhone 13 (splitting the filled with ice crystals that scattered countries, Microsoft has launched the first Asia cybersecurity solutions. order 65/30 with BOE light from the setting Sun, some of Pacific Public Sector Cybersecurity Executive "This coalition certainly establish stronger taking up a small 5 per them shimmering with colour. Council. partnerships with industry leaders and cent share). The rover's Mast Camera, or Consisting of policymakers and influencers practitioners that allow us to fortify our Image quality, weight Mastcam snapped colour images and from Brunei, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, security postures and combat cybercrime," said and design were the iridescent, or "mother of pearl" Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, Dato' Ts Dr. Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab FASc, reportedly the key clouds on March 5, 2021, the 3,048th supported by cybersecurity professionals, the CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia. considerations in the Martian day, or sol, of the mission. council aims to accelerate public-private As part of the council, government agencies decision to move away "If you see a cloud with a partnerships in cybersecurity, share threat and state leaders will join a forum that includes from LCD, the report said. shimmery pastel set of colors in it, intelligence, Microsoft said in a statement on Microsoft and its ecosystem of cybersecurity However, while phone- that's because the cloud particles are Monday. industry advisors. sized OLED displays are all nearly identical in size. That's "Our joint mission is to build a strong "With similar threat landscapes, this produced in great usually happening just after the coalition, to strengthen our cybersecurity partnership will ensure that we are steps ahead numbers, tablet-sized clouds have formed and have all defense," said Sherie Ng, General Manager, of the perpetrators, establishing higher ones are rare, it added. grown at the same rate," said Mark Public Sector, Microsoft Asia Pacific. standards for the cybersecurity eco-system as Some Android tablets Lemmon, an atmospheric scientist The APAC countries continue to experience a well," added ChangHee Yun, Principle do use them, but Apple with the Space Science Institute in higher-than-average encounter rate for Researcher of AI/Future Strategy Center, moves around 50 million Boulder, Colorado. malware and ransomware attacks—1.6 and 1.7 National Information Society Agency Korea. iPads a year, so companies These clouds are among the more times higher respectively than the rest of the The aim of the forum is to share best will have to invest into colorful things on the Red Planet, world. practices, learn from Microsoft security expanding the capacity of Lemmon added. If you were "This collective marks a significant certification trainings, dedicated workshops, their factories. skygazing next to Curiosity, you commitment towards accelerating public- and hands-on lab sessions, with a goal of Apple will likely start could see the colours with the naked private partnerships in cybersecurity, while driving improvements to the digital skills of with a few models at first eye, although they'd be faint. promoting a broader sharing of threat the workforce to reduce the talent gap in and add more as capacity intelligence to be better positioned to respond cybersecurity across the participating nations. expands.

Australia’s Nine signs Facebook, Google NASA’s Venus missions to probe divergent deals under new licensing regime fate of Earth’s hothouse sister planet ASA has announced ustralian broadcaster and plans to launch a publisher Nine Entertainment Co Npair of missions to AHoldings Ltd said it signed multi- Venus between 2028 and year content-supply deals with Google 2030 - its first in decades - to and Facebook Inc, harnessing tough new study the atmosphere and licencing laws to bolster profit. geologic features of Earth's The step means that all of Australia's so-called sister planet and three largest media firms now have deals better understand why the with U.S. tech giants that had until this two emerged so differently. year fiercely opposed laws making them The U.S. space agency negotiate over the fees they pay for the said it was awarding about links driving clicks to their platforms. $500 million each to develop The owner of the Australian Financial the two missions, dubbed Review and Sydney Morning Herald growth to underpin its strength in the DAVINCI+ (short for Deep newspapers and the Nine free-to-air long term. Atmosphere Venus channel said it would provide articles A Google spokesman declined to Investigation of Noble Gases, Chemistry and Imaging) and VERITAS (an acronym and clips for Google's News Showcase comment, while Facebook was not for Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography and Spectroscopy). platform for five years, and to a similar immediately available for comment. DAVINCI+ will measure the composition of the dense, hothouse atmosphere of Facebook product for three. Rivals Seven West Media Ltd and Venus to further understand how it evolved, while VERITAS will map the planet's "These deals will contribute to Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, which surface from orbit to help determine its geologic history, NASA said. supporting the world-class journalism dominate Australia's traditional media DAVINCI+, consisting of a fly-by spacecraft and an atmospheric descent probe, is on which our business thrives," Nine market, along with Nine, have signed also expected to return the first high-resolution images of unique geological Chief Executive Mike Sneesby told staff similar deals in recent months. characteristics on Venus called "tesserae." Scientists believe those features may be in an email, reviewed by Reuters, adding Like the others, Nine did not disclose comparable to Earth's continents and suggest that Venus has plate tectonics, they would also help the firm pursue financial details of the deals. according to NASA's announcement. THE INDIAN PANORAMA BUSINESS FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 33 ‘SoftBank Banks can sell Mallya’s could invest properties, shares worth over $4 billion in India’ Rs 5,646 cr to recover dues asayoshi Son-led SoftBank Group NEW DELHI (TIP): Armed Airlines. MCorp. could put with court order, a consortium Last year, Mallya offered to more than $4 billion to work Tesla recalls of lenders led by SBI can now pay back 100 per cent of "public in India in 2021 across sell certain real estate money" to various Indian myriad technology bets, properties and securities banks and urged the including software as a nearly 6,000 belonging to fugitive Vijay government to accept his offer, service (SaaS), B2B Mallya to recover loans turned days ahead of a UK court's marketplaces, e-commerce, cars in US bad with failure of Kingfisher decision on his plea not to health-tech and ed-tech. The Airlines. extradite him to India. investments will come from esla Inc is recalling nearly 6,000 A consortium of 11 banks The 65-year-old former Japanese company’s Vision US vehicles because brake caliper that gave Mallya loans, led by Kingfisher Airlines boss has Fund 2, which has an Tbolts could be loose, with the State Bank of India (SBI), had been on bail in the UK on an investment outlay of up to potential to cause a loss of tyre approached a special extradition warrant since his $30 billion for the current pressure. Prevention of Money arrest in April 2019. calendar year. The recall covers certain 2019-2021 Laundering Act (PMLA) court Mallya's extradition was “In India, we’ve already Model 3 vehicles and 2020-2021 Model Y seeking restoration of his auction or sale of those ordered by former Britain invested more than $2 vehicles. Tesla’s filing with the properties seized by the properties would be done as per Sajid Javid, in billion in 8-9 companies in National Highway Traffic Safety Enforcement Directorate. the guidelines in due course of February 2019, after a prima the first five months of this Administration said it had no reports of The special PMLA court in time. facie case of fraud and money year...a few deals are yet to crashes or injuries related to the issue Mumbai on Tuesday allowed SBI has the highest exposure laundering was upheld by the be announced. And we will and that the company will inspect and the restoration of properties of Rs 1,600 crore out of original UK courts, including on continue to invest if we find tighten, or replace, the caliper bolts as worth Rs 5,646.54 crore to loan of Rs 6,900 crore to the appeals. He remains on bail in the right opportunities. We necessary. banks. defunct Kingfisher Airlines. Britain while a confidential anticipate investing a It said loose caliper bolts could allow According to an official of Other banks that have legal matter, believed to be similar size in the the brake caliper to separate and lead bank SBI, symbolic exposure to the airline include related to an asylum remainder of this year,” contact the wheel rim, which could possession of properties Punjab National Bank (Rs 800 application, is resolved. SoftBank Vision Fund chief cause a loss of tyre pressure in “very mentioned in the order would crore) and IDBI Bank (Rs 800 Noting that banks have executive officer Rajeev rare circumstances.” be taken by lenders after crore), Bank of India (Rs 650 suffered losses, the PMLA Misra said in an interview following due legal process. crore), Bank of Baroda (Rs 550 Court on Tuesday said it was from London. Among its Recovery process in banks crore), Central Bank of India impossible to conclude the new bets this year, Vision US jobless claims are guided by Securitisation (Rs 410 crore). exact "quantifiable loss" at this Fund 2 led a $300 million and Reconstruction of Mallya is accused of fraud stage. investment in Meesho in drop to 385,000, Financial Assets and and money laundering The court, however, said that April, catapulting the social Enforcement of Security allegedly amounting to around the banks' claim of losses of commerce platform’s post- Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002, Rs 9,000 crore, which involved over Rs 6,200 crore was not money valuation to $2.1 another the official said, adding that his defunct Kingfisher "imaginary". billion. pandemic low he number of Americans seeking IDBI Bank secures unemployment benefits fell last Elon Musk compares chip Tweek for a fifth straight week to a new pandemic low, the latest evidence shortage to toilet paper $239-m debt ruling in that the U.S. job market is regaining its health as the economy further reopens. UK High Court The Labor Department said crisis on an epic scale Thursday that jobless claims dropped to LONDON (TIP): IDBI Bank has secured a $239- 385,000, down 20,000 from the week esla CEO Elon Musk has once again million judgment in the High Court of London against before. The number of weekly raised concerns over the ongoing a Cypriot subsidiary of India-based Essar Shipping applications for unemployment aid, Tchip shortage crisis that has hit the Group. which generally reflects the pace of carmakers around the world as an added IDBI had entered into loans totalling $148 million layoffs, has fallen steadily all year, challenge besides the Covid-19 pandemic. with two Singapore registered companies — Varada though it remains high by historical Musk, who recently blamed the crisis Drilling One Pte Ltd and Varada Drilling Two Pte Ltd — standards. behind frequent rise in price of some of the for the construction of two jack up drilling rigs in The decline in applications reflects a Tesla cars this year, compared it to a March 2013. swift rebound in economic growth and hypothetical toilet paper crisis to drive IDH International Drilling Holdco Ltd (IDH), the the job market's steady recovery from home his point. parent company of the borrowers, gave a corporate the coronavirus recession. More Replying to one of the Twitter users in guarantee in respect of the loan. The loan and Americans are venturing out to shop, inimical style, Musk tried to show deeply guarantee were governed by English laws. travel, dine out and congregate at the crisis has impacted the auto manufacturing world. He wrote, "Our “This is an important judgment both in terms of its entertainment venues. All that renewed biggest challenge is supply chain, especially microcontroller chips. size and the message it sends to defaulters that Indian spending has led companies to seek new Never seen anything like it. Fear of running out is causing every banks are willing and able to recover outstanding debts workers. Employers have added 1.8 company to over-order – like the toilet paper shortage, but at epic scale." through the English courts,” said Nick Curling, legal million jobs this year — an average of Tesla and Elon Musk have been facing questions on social media over director at TLT LLP, the London law firm representing more than 450,000 a month — and the price increase on some of the electric vehicle models. Tesla has IDBI. Source: PTI government's May jobs report on increased prices of its Model 3 and Model Y electric cars five times in a Friday is expected to show that they matter of months. The hikes started in February this year and, since added an additional 656,000 last month, then, price has been increased on these two Tesla electric vehicles every according to a survey of economists by month till June. the data firm FactSet. The economy According to reports, Tesla is forced to hold around 20,000 units of remains down 8.2 million jobs from its Model 3 and Model Y cars because of a missing part. Tesla had admitted level in February 2020, just before the earlier that it has been going through some of the most difficult supply virus tore through the economy. chain challenges. Yet U.S. employers are posting a Defending the decision to hike price of Tesla cars, Elon Musk had record number of available jobs. And said, ""Prices increasing due to major supply chain price pressure many of them have complained that industry-wide. Raw materials especially." However, he believes the they can't find enough workers to meet crisis will not last too long. "That said, it’s obv not a long-term issue," rising customer demand. Musk wrote in reply on Twitter. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASTROLOGY FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 34 Shree Ganeshaya Namah

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

TIP brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope by WEEKLY HOROSCOPE Astro Friend Chirag - Blessed Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla June 7 - June 13, 2021

Aries: partner, to come to the same conclusions, and turning out in you for no other reason than sheer luck. difference of opinion is very normal. This week you Be careful not to get so caught up in the momentum of Ganesha says this will be an enlightening week for will realize that you have achieved success in your the events that you overlook your own basic needs and you as you spend your time waiting for your partner to businesses. You will experience extraordinary clarity spend your entire week daydreaming. give you time and attention but they won't be able to of thought for the promotion of your projects. Your Capricorn: attend to you at all this week. Midweek you will go requirements will be provided for and you may not feel through a phase of depression and loneliness, but you the pinch. You might not be well this week which will make you will find your way through it all alone and confused. Virgo: unable to make good business decisions. You will be in This week will help you feel self-sufficient by the end of the best state of your health this week which will give the day. You will get on the correct track in terms of your you a lot of energy to focus on the other aspects of your Taurus: career today and your love lifewill blossom as well life. Continue to take care of your health like you do hence all in all this is a great week for you. You might and you will find yourself succeeding even more This week will be beneficial in numerous ways for discover a new way to take your business in, one that because your health favors your hectic schedules. You you. You just have to make sure that you are has the potential to turn your small company into a will have immense support from your partner this determined to tread ahead with discipline and don't globally known one. Trust your thoughts during this week. They will understand your struggles and won't forget to continue with your hard work and efforts. week. They've got the star's support. Concentrate on be in your way this week. Use this week to improve This is the best time to make investments. Hard work little projects that you can plow through rather than your health and learn new skills that you have been and commitment will enable you to earn good money expansive plans. A little change can go a long way.Work wanting to for a long time. Your business requires you from additional business sources. If you focus all your on your existing clients and improving your knowledge to be an all-rounder and focus on it as much as possible. energies on the goal which you have set for yourself, base instead of implementing big dreams and ideas. Aquarius: you are bound to get success. During this time, you will Libra: do well in your professional life as financial abundance You will have a newfound self-confidence that will is in your sign's favor today when comes to your Your partner will support you as much as they can help you navigate easily through this week. Work on business. throughout this week. They won't be able to get out of creating more contacts and showcasing more of your Gemini: their work commitments and they will have to be busy work amongst your colleagues. As you have the upper at work this week. Even though you will say that you hand at work this week makes sure to help your Your Relationships will require more work and effort understand and that you're fine without your partner, colleagues who have fallen behind in work. This self- from you this week. Adjusting to other's needs could this week you really do need them by your side for confidence can easily turn into ego if you don't take make you feel like you're compromising for another moral support. This situation will create doubts in care, which will only create negative effects. Work on person and you're in second place, but it will keep you your mind if they really are the ones you want to be being self-disciplined in terms of healthy eating in your partner's good books. You will have a lot of your life partner. exercise and work. As the stars are in your favor this confidence this that'll guide you to a lot of success and Scorpio: week, you will be able to make a lot of profit if you try. fame in your industry. Although this confidence won't Your health will do great throughout the week as you're be appreciated by your partner as till the end of the This will be a quiet and slow week for your work. You more likely to stay agile and active. Focus on calming week your behavior might change into being quite will experience frustration build up as no new work your energies as well, which you can do by learning to egoistic and borderline rude. arises and although old work is pending it is tedious meditate. Cancer: and boring for you to keep working on it for such a long Pisces: time. You will receive many good wishes from your As the week starts you would want your partner to employees and they will provide you with much- You need to spend a lot of time with your family and tag along with, but you won't find them willing to do so. needed support. Even your partner and your parents friends just relaxing and letting loose. Your health is in Do not pressurize them to hang out with you. You can will be standing by your side this week. Your business this condition due to overworking for a long time, and you will do very well by yourself today and have a will suffer a major loss this week, which is quite stressing out about your health will only make it worse. great time. You will face some serious and unavoidable unexpected. Everything seems to be going perfectly As you practice joy and exuberance throughout each obstacles in your business this week. You will find well after a mid-week, but your client will abruptly day, your health will improve. If you do not relax this yourself alone in the entire mess as your partner is decide to go with your competitor instead at the end of week your health will take a turn for the worse and likely to flee the wrecked ship. Your friends will help the week. You will need a lot of digging in deep to know force you to rest anyway hence listen to your body's you get out of this mess, but they can only help you to what exactly went wrong. sign and cut yourself some slack. Your business will a certain level. You will need to pull your weight when Sagittarius: suffer a minor loss this week which will make it hard to it comes to working hard this week. resist for you to go back to work, try to do as much as Leo: Worrying about your loved ones might make you feel you can with a calm and relaxed approach. disturbed this week. Try to indulge yourself in Outsourcing and getting work done will work very well You are likely to get sensitive over the needs of your meditation and yoga as they will help you in achieving in your favor. Your relationship with your partner will partner this week. You would also realize an important a firm focus. Such classes might help you in developing be rocky at the starting of the week, but it will be a lot fact - it is not always possible for both, you and your inner peace throughout the week. You may see things better as the week goes by.

CONTD ON PAGE 35 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ASTROLOGY FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 35 BIRTHDAY HOROSCOPE June 7 - June 13, 2021 By Astro Friend Chirag - Blessed Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla

CONTD FROM PAGE 34 grateful. Things, where you were stuck before, is your day.New opportunities will arise from June 7 will suddenly start clearing up. Your mental where you least expect them. Prepare yourself for health is doing well, and you will be in a good a lot of hard work and in turn, you will get great Ganesha says you will get financial & social mood throughout the day.Your partner will be profits by the end of the day today. growth in your business a lot today.Victory over very supportive of you and will be a major reason enemies will come today, as you will close a deal you get through today without any anxiety.Even June 12 with a prospect that a lot of your competitors though you won't have time to love and appreciate You'reoutgoing and friendly nature ensures that have been trying to approach. Expect a huge your partner as you you're busy with your work you treat both your staff and customers well. celebration today with your employees and today make sure to express your feelings When you go to a meeting or when you discuss friends for this win. Today will be a great day for whenever you make time. with new people about business progress make you to get to know a lot of people you'll be sure you're keeping in mind that you need to make interested in. June 10 extremely lucrative decisions for your business You will experience beauty in your life, you might that is the way to go for you. You might face some June 8 get what you're trying to accomplish. Practice hormonal changes today and you will be Your business is doing great today.All those gratitude for what you already have. Today will be susceptible to fatigue today.You sometimes forget calculated risks that you took turned out to be in easy as your personal life is getting better; a to look after yourself when you are busy with your favor and are paying off today.Today you feeling of serenity guides you throughout the day. work; hence you are vulnerable to health issues need to cut yourself some slack. Your leadership Prosperity is bright in your sign today as you today which will be related to your stomach. skills will impress a new prospect today and will have worked really hard in your business for a yield very positive results with very little of your really long time. Sun is in your favor when it June 13 time and attention needed. You will be very comes to your business today.Do not over think You will come across few people with whom you engrossed in your art today.Try to spend as much and simply focus on being productive. will instantly confide in. You are most like to time as you can do what you love. Enrolling in spend today with new people only and you will dance or art classes will consistently keep you June 11 have fun doing so. Make sure you do not listen to happy.That would be a good decision you make You will experience love in abundance today.You advice from people who do not know your life today. will feel blessed to have your partner today.As closely. You will need to be responsible and they will be your biggest support system through hardworking in terms of your work and your June 9 all thick and thin., you will realize today that they health. You will not achieve anything by slacking Quite a positive and magical day for you today. are a keeper, and you will immediately start off hence start working as early as you can. You You will spend the day feeling content and planning for your future. You will feel like today will thank yourself later today. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 36 THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPIRITUALITY FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 37

induism is full of symbolism—arguably no other religion employs the art of symbolism Has effectively as the Hindus. Most of these symbols are representative of the philosophies, Hinduism symbols teachings, omen, and even the gods and goddesses. In Hinduism, symbols play a major ritual in social life, culture, and rituals. Hinduism is full of powerful theories and philosophies which find similarity with and their meaning the modern science. Over time many concepts of Hinduism are gaining credibility among modern scientists. Let us look at major symbols of Hinduism and their deep meaning they convey. Aum The Aum (Om)) is the most important spiritual Hindu symbol and its sound is used in meditation. In Hinduism, the word “Om” is the first syllable in any prayer. More specifically, Om is used to signifying the universe and the ultimate reality. Some people say that this symbol represents the three aspects of God: the Brahma (A), the Vishny (U), and the Shiva (M). Om is a foundation of Hinduism, where it is considered the very first sound of the universe. “Before the sound Om, there was nothing.” It is sometimes wrongly pronounced as ‘Om.’ The correct pronunciation however is ‘Aum’. The ‘A’ here represents creation, ‘U’ is manifestation, and ‘M’ is destruction. Lotus The lotus is a very important symbol of Indian cultural heritage. Hindu scriptures are full of praises of the lotus because it is very sacred to all the Gods. God Brahma and Buddha are both shown sitting on a lotus. The Sun is also like a red lotus rising from the blue ocean/sky. Lord Vishnu holds a lotus in one of His left hands. Goddess Lakshmi also holds a lotus, presumably because both were obtained from the ocean churning. It is a water-borne flower, yet not even a drop of triangles that radiate out from the central point. person into four distinct divisions — Brahmacharya water stays on the lotus or its leaf, so it is regarded as The Garbh-Grah — sanctum sanctorum, of Lord — the celebate life of a student; Grihasta — family the most appropriate symbol of detachment from Venkateshwara’s temple in India, has a highly life; Vanprastha — the third portion of life when a surroundings. powerful Shreeyantra beneath the foundation, so this person should detach himself from family bonds and temple has become a wish-fulfilling holy place for endeavour to serve the society; and Sanyasa — when Tilak, Dot, Bindu real devotees. It is the richest temple in India. a person should finally renounce the world. In this Our ancient human ancestors saw the shape and It is claimed that a Shree Yantra made with five final stage, the person ceases to belong to his family, form of their own body on earth and he also saw the precious metal alloys in the prescribed composition caste, or creed. Instead, he devotes himself to spread burning ball-like shape of the Sun in the sky. as laid down by the Rishis and sanctified by a Siddha the message of the scriptures of love and This was his first acquaintance with shape. Then, saint, acquires undisputable potency of bestowing benevolence and simultaneously practices Yogic they also saw the clouds assuming random shapes riches on the devotee for several years as per the Sadhna to illuminate his own self to attain salvation. and dimensions so they start to give shapes and potency infused in it. There is no sanction for leading an idle life and forms to their own ideas and thoughts and realized Sir John Woodruff and Dr. N.J. Button of U.K., and becoming a burden on society or to look to pass life that the starting point of all shapes and forms is a Dr. Zejerta of Germany have undertaken a deep in an old-age-home run with the help of others. To point. Geometry recognizes the point as a shape study and research on the scientific construction and make life simpler and enjoyable, Lord Shree Krishna without dimensions which, though it cannot be celestial effects of Shree Yantra. In Russia, Dr. Alexi preached secularism, saying, “I have divided described, still exists. Every drawn line is a string of Kulaicheva has attempted to analyse and study the mankind in four stages (Ashrams) as per their points so he conceived a starting point to describe formation of Shree Chakra or Shree Yantra on a competence/capability and deeds (calling) or his thoughts, visions, and emotions and to express computer to establish its precision and accuracy. professions so, there is no need for any class conflict, them with the help of his own sound. or haves and have-nots in society.” Thus, sound and point became intertwined. A dot Rudraksha or point is the seed of language expressed by sound Rudraksha is the seed (stone) of a fruit of a rare PAGE SPONSORED BY so it was the finale of the highest attainment. species of a tree found in Nepal, Java, Sumatra and A dot or point is the abode of Shiva-Shakti, Vishnu- Malaya. In India, it has been found in Haridwar and ARISH K. SAHANI Lakshmi-Shakti. Every person belonging to any spotted at some centers in Konkan and Karnataka. It Serving Since 1972 society or civilization had an indomitable will and is roundish with a cellular demarcation and has a urge to communicate his thoughts, emotions, and central bore. Small or unripe, unmatured seeds are of Please Call or Write for Your experiences to indicate their distinct identity, so no value. Insurance Needs symbols were developed. Rarely, a seed with no bore is also seen but then it Arish K Sahani becomes a piece of great sanctity value if it has only (Father) Swastik 1 cell mark. The cellular mark/division varies from 1 For success in every undertaking human beings to 21 per seed. The Rishis observed these Shiv Sahani (Son) pray to God by invoking hymns, singing praise, peculiarities and made detailed investigations Priya Sahani Sood recitations, etc. The Rishis had determined a shape because they noticed that every seed is a ball of (Daughter) as a symbol to propitiate cherished desire. The root energy but the efficacy quantum differed from piece of Swastik is su + us su means benefic and us means to piece with different cellular markings but there 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 existence; whosoever desires to have glory, was no difference in any two identical seeds. prosperity,progress, success, etc. is advised to invoke Rudraksha holds a place of pride in the Rigveda, [email protected] the Swastik Yantra. Atharvaveda, Skand Puran, and other scriptures The swastika is also one the most recognized because of their beneficial properties of attracting Hindu Symbol outside India. This however has to do healthy vibrations. Saints wear it as a necklace; the “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” with its infamous association with Nazi Germany Rishis had deified it as an ornament of Lord Shiva. “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall symbol. Sacred Thread guard it?” Shree Chakra or Shree Yantra To encourage cooperation and establish order in “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are Sri Yantra – symbol of formed by nine interlocking society, Hindus had divided the life span of every one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA CLASSIFIEDS FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 38 THE INDIAN PANORAMA TRAVEL FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 39

f you wish to mesmerize yourself with the beauty that nature hides within itself, a Dalhousie travel is Isomething you should plan for. It is an amazing Dalhousie, Khajjiar: A location with raw natural beauty and unprecedented greenery and forest. Furthermore, you have places like Khajjiar and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary in the vicinity, What else would any nature explorer want? nature lover’s heaven KHAJJIAR Most likely that you would have already seen Khajjiar. This location has been used so many times in movies that you can often recall this destination with breathtaking landscape view. There is a reason Khajjiar is called the Mini-Switzerland in India. This is a destination which will be instantly recommended to you whenever you travel to Dalhousie. Khajjiar is a 21.7 KM drive from Dalhousie. KALATOP WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Not many people know about this beautiful place near Khajjiar. Kalatop is actually a wildlife sanctuary where you go up to the forest rest house. The rest house is situated approximately 3 KM from the gate. You can stay in the rest house at quite a reasonable price. There is also a jungle walk till Khajjiar from here which is 12 KM of awe-inspiring jungle and adventure of a lifetime. The adventure seekers and true nature lovers must visit the place at least once SACH PASS In all accounts, Sach pass is again one of the great destinations near Dalhousie and Khajjiar. It is approximately 70 KM from the district headquarter of Chamba. It is under 100 KM travel from Dalhousie. Sach pass is the raw nature at its best. Snow-capped landscape Khajjiar, then there are homestays where you can indulging in sports here is definitely one of the best ways with streams of water bodies and breathtaking view. comfortably stay with the locals, eat authentic Himachal to enjoy Khajjiar’s scenic views and beauty. This place, however, is for extreme adventure travelers food, and experience the beauty of the slow life of the and you would need an SUV to conquer the treacherous mountains. DHAULADAR RANGE roads. Do not expect urban amenities near this lap of the If you wish to know about places to visit in Khajjiar for nature destination. It is, however, worth going for what it PANCH PANDAV TREE trekking then this it! The Dhauladar Range in Khajjiar is offers. Nature at its truest form. Within the thick deodar forests surrounding the the perfect location to indulge in it and to give you a Ganji Pahari Khajjiar Lake, Panch Pandav Tree is one of the uniquest sudden adrenaline rush. The snow caapped peaks serving An hour walk i.e almost 5 km away from Dalhousie, places to see in Khajjiar. This tree has 6 shoots and locals as the perfect backdrop and teh mesmerising views are located in Bakrota Hills this has the most alluring believe that the same represent 5 pandavas and Draupadi. worth dying for! Brace yourselves to witness the landscapes and panoramic views you’ll ever come across. Panch Pandav tree is located near a rest house, that leads mountains in all their glory and haave the time of your It was named as the bald hill due to absence of any kinds to remote Khajjiar villages. Just about a kilometer from life! of plants growing here. This place looks like you’ve Khajjiar towards Dalhousie, is a giant deodar tree with stepped into heaven during winters as it gets completely about 15 shoots of similar height. This one if known as DAINKUND PEAK covered in snow. One of the best places to visit in ‘Mother Tree’ in the region and around. Dainkund Peak is among the most beautiful and scenic Dalhousie make sure you don’t miss this one. places to visit near Khajjiar. It’s the highest peak in KHAJJI NAG TEMPLE Dalhousie, which means other high snow-capped peaks MALL ROAD Dedicated to Khaji Nag or Lord of Serpents, this is one are clearly visible on a sunny day. It turns into a white Yes Dalhousie too has a mall road. It is great place to of the oldest temples of Himachal Pradesh and one of the heaven in winter and the lush green meadows welcome spend some time and shop. best Khajjiar places to visit. Khaji Nag temple was built tourists during summer. Anyone looking for some great in 12th century and the wood carvings reflect Hindu- places to visit in Dalhousie in December must not skip KAILASH VILLAGES Mughal architecture style and pattern. Resting on the this. Mostly resting in the middle of lush mountains and bank of Khajjiar Lake, this temple boasts of idols of dense deodar forests, the laidback and picturesque Shiva, Hidimba, and images of Pandava and Kaurava. SATDHARA FALLS villages are some of the best places to visit in Khajjiar, to The age-old practice of goat sacrifice is still practiced Amongst all the Dalhousie Tourist places, this is one experience the country life. Rota, Ladi etc are some of the here in the temple. of the most famous ones. Situated at a height of 2036 most wonderful villages offering clear views of the NINE HOLE GOLF COURSE metres above sea level the name of the place is defined Mount Kailash, green slopes, and snow-capped peaks by the seven beautiful springs. These springs are you’ll want to capture in your camera. These villages are Looking for places to visit in Khajjiar that offer a touch known to have therapeutic and high medicinal around Khajjiar Ground and are popular for their apple of aristocracy and luxury? Well, we solved that issue for properties for several ailments. So, if you wanna relax orchards. you with this suggestion of ours! Nine Hole Golf Course and rejuvenate make sure you include this in your If you’re willing to stay back to explore the villages of is one of the high class, fancy places in Khajjiar and itinerary. THE INDIAN PANORAMA TURN PAGE FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 40

CONTD FROM PAGE 1 COVID-19 vaccines directed by Gavi, the Vaccine violative of the rights of the petitioner guaranteed Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution," a Bench US VP Harris speaks with PM Modi... Innovations, and the World Health Organisation. headed by Justice UU Lalit said. requested vaccines', according to Senior White House President Biden on May 17 had said the US will share Had flayed govt on YouTube show Advisor and Chief Spokesperson Symone Sanders. 20 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses with other Thanking Harris, PM Modi tweeted, "I deeply countries, taking the total number of such shots to 80 ● Mar 30, 2020: Dua's YouTube video slams appreciate the assurance of vaccine supplies to India as million. Ten million is equal to one crore. The government over nationwide lockdown in 2020 part of the US Strategy for Global Vaccine Sharing. I additional 20 million doses will be of the Pfizer ● May 6: FIR against Dua in HP by local BJP leader, also thanked her for the all the support and solidarity Inc/BioNTech, Moderna Inc and Johnson & Johnson alleging sedition from the US government, businesses and Indian vaccines, on top of 60 million AstraZeneca Plc doses he ● June 4: Another FIR against Dua in Delhi by a BJP diaspora." Modi and Harris also discussed ongoing had already planned to give to other countries. Biden spokesperson efforts to further strengthen India-US vaccine said the United States "also recognize that ending this ● June 10: Delhi HC stays probe into FIR lodged in cooperation, "and the potential of our partnership to pandemic means ending it everywhere. As long as this Capital contribute to post-Covid global health and economic pandemic is raging anywhere in the world, the ● June 12: HP Police summon Dua recovery", added the prime minister in his tweet. American people will still be vulnerable. And the ● June 13: Dua moves SC The prime minister also expressed the hope to United States is committed to bringing the same ● June 14: SC restrains HP Police from arresting welcome Harris in India 'soon after the normalization urgency to international vaccination efforts that we Dua, but doesn't stay probe of the global health situation'. Also Read - Uyghur exiles have demonstrated at home. (Agencies) ● Sep 16: Centre tells SC Dua's show incited people to describe forced abortions, torture in Xinjiang Apart migrate during pandemic from Modi, Harris also dialed President Andres Manuel Eager to involve Indian investigators... ● June 3, 2021: SC quashes sedition case against Dua López Obrador of Mexico, President Alejandro the world and the highest number of deaths (611,000), The Bench, which had reserved its verdict on October Giammattei of Guatemala, and Prime Minister Keith India ranks second on cases (more than 28 million) and 6 last year, said: "We have quashed the proceedings and Rowley, Chairman of the Caribbean Community third on deaths (338,000), globally. the FIR. Every journalist will be entitled to protection (CARICOM). "The Vice President notified each of the "International cooperation and collaboration are under the Kedar Nath Singh judgment (on sedition)." leaders that the Biden-Harris Administration will essential to advance scientific discovery,and to manage While upholding the validity of Section 124A of the IPC begin sharing the rest 25 million doses of COVID global health threats," said Dr. Fauci. "We must address (sedition), a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court vaccines to their respective countries and others, as inequities in our health systems, so that future had in Kedar Nath Singh case (1962) restricted the scope part of the Biden-Harris Administration's framework epidemics are not a burden primarily borne by of the law by saying that its application should be for sharing at least 80 million vaccines globally by the disadvantaged populations. Finally,we all need to make limited to "acts involving intention or tendency to end of June," the White House said in a statement. sure that the public receive accurate, evidence-based create disorder, or disturbance of law and order; or US President Joe Biden on Thursday, June 3, guidance from health officials, and political incitement to violence". announced his plans to allocate 75 per cent - nearly 19 leadership," he added. The Bench, however, rejected Dua's prayer for setting million of the first tranche of 25 million doses - of up of a high-level committee in each state for prior unused COVID-19 vaccines through the UN-backed US Congress tables Bill to remove... vetting of sedition charges against journalists of 10- COVAX global vaccine sharing programme to countries Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the year standing, saying that "it will be directly in South and Southeast Asia as well as Africa. In a President to sign it into a law. encroaching upon the legislative domain". statement, President Biden provided details on how the Its predecessor, the Fairness for High Skilled The Shimla FIR was registered at the instance of a US will allocate the first 25 million of the vaccines to lay Immigrants Act, was passed in the House in the 116th BJP leader, who filed a criminal complaint against Dua, the ground for increased global coverage and to address Congress with a resounding bipartisan vote of 365 to 65. accusing him of instigating violence against the real and potential surges, high burdens of disease, and "We all know that our immigration system is severely government by allegedly spreading fake news. the needs of the most vulnerable countries. "At least 75 broken, and it has been broken for decades," said Quoting from its verdict in the Kedar Nath Singh percent of these doses - nearly 19 million- will be shared Lofgren, Chair of the House Subcommittee on case, the top court said, "A citizen has a right to say or through COVAX, including approximately 6 million Immigration and Citizenship. write whatever he likes about the government, or its doses for Latin America and the Caribbean, The basic framework for allocating the immigrant measures, by way of criticism or comment, so long as approximately 7 million for South and Southeast Asia, visa dates back to the middle of the 20th century and he does not incite people to violence against the and approximately 5 million for Africa," Biden said. was last seriously updated in 1990, when the Congress government established by law or with the intention of "The remaining doses, just over 6 million, will be shared established the worldwide numerical limits on visa and creating public disorder." directly with countries experiencing surges, those in the seven per cent per-country cap that still exists today, It said, "It's only when the words or expressions have crisis, and other partners and neighbors, including she said. Over time, these limitations have led to pernicious tendency or intention of creating public Canada, Mexico, India, and the Republic of Korea, he backlogs that were unimaginable in 1990. The effect has disorder or disturbance of law and order that Sections said. been that countries with relatively small populations 124A…of the IPC must step in." The Biden administration had been under pressure to are allocated the same number of visas as a relatively Referring to Dua's alleged seditious statements, the send the excess COVID-19 vaccines with the US to large population country. Bench said they could "at best be termed as expression nations like India, which are facing severe vaccine "The result? A person from a large-population of disapprobation of actions of the government and its shortages. "We are sharing these doses not to secure country with extraordinary qualifications who could functionaries so that the prevailing situation could be favors or extract concessions. We are sharing these contribute greatly to our economy and create jobs waits addressed quickly." vaccines to save lives and to lead the world in bringing behind a person with lesser qualifications from a "They were certainly not made with the intent to an end to the pandemic... And we will continue to follow smaller country," she added. (Source: PTI) incite people or showed a tendency to create disorder or the science and to work in close cooperation with our disturbance of public peace. The petitioner was within democratic partners to coordinate a multilateral effort, Supreme Court of India throws out... the permissible limits laid down in the decision of this including through the G7, Biden added. COVID-19 Those offences, going by the allegations in the FIR court in the Kedar Nath Singh case," it said while Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a and other attending circumstances, are not made out at quashing the First Information Report (FIR). (Source: worldwide initiative aimed at equitable access to all and any prosecution in respect thereof would be PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA SPORTS FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 41 Indian cricket ENG VS NZ 1ST TEST teams land in Devon Conway marks Test debut England he Indian men’s cricket team with record double ton arrived here on June 4, for the Tupcoming World Test LONDON (TIP): New Zealand built on test debutant Devon Championship final against New Conway’s chanceless double-hundred by taking two early Zealand and the subsequent Test series England wickets before Rory Burns and Joe Root mounted a against hosts England. recovery on Day 2 of the first test at Lord’s on Thursday,June 3. The men’s team was accompanied by Replying to New Zealand’s first-innings total of 378 that was the women’s team, which is touring anchored by Conway’s 347-ball 200, England reached stumps on England for three ODIs and as many 111-2 with Burns unbeaten on 59 and Root on 42 not out, their T20Is besides one Test. Both the teams partnership up to 93. will now travel to Southampton, where It was England’s day at the home of cricket, with Root’s team they will complete their mandatory gaining a foothold in the match after an opening day dominated quarantine. by the New Zealanders. Upon completion of the quarantine But it was also another special day for Conway, who resumed period and the subsequent Covid-19 on 136 and stayed patient and composed as wickets fell regularly test, the Virat Kohli-led men’s team at the other end to eventually become just the second New will take on New Zealand in the Zealand batsman to score a double hundred on Test debut. maiden WTC final starting on June 18. He reached the milestone with a pull for six and took his The men’s team will then face England helmet off to receive the acclaim of the 25% capacity crowd at in a five-match Test series starting Lord’s, where his name will be on the storied venue’s Honours Devon Conway soaks in the applause for his double-hundred on debut. August 4. Board. Conway didn’t face another ball as, in the very next over, he were at the start of the day, we’re really pleased.” came up just short of the crease as he sprinted back to the non- Ollie Robinson, another player making his test debut, had India likely to striker’s end for a second run. He was the last man out, leaving England’s best bowling figures of 4-75. After stumps on No. 11 Neil Wagner on 25 not out off 21 balls _ potentially Wednesday, the paceman was close to tears as he apologized for send 190-strong valuable runs at the end of the innings. a string of sexist and racist messages that he posted on Twitter Conway, a South African-born opener, was given a standing from 2012-14 and which resurfaced over social media while the ovation as he walked back to the pavilion, having made the game was being played. contingent to highest score by a batsman on test debut in England. He broke a “Yesterday was a hard day, it tested his personality and 125-year-old record held by former England player K.S. character,“ Thorpe said. “How he responded today, we were Olympics: Batra Ranjitsinhji, who scored 154 in Manchester in 1896. really pleased. We have to support him as a player in our team Earlier, the dismissal of Henry Nicholls for 61 triggered the and we were really happy with the way he performed.” he Indian contingent for the Black Caps’ collapse from 288-3 to 319-8, which included a six- Burns justified his recall, having been dropped for the final upcoming Tokyo Olympics is over spell by Mark Wood where the paceman took three wickets two tests in India last winter, with an encouraging knock in Texpected to be around 190, for seven runs. which he batted fluidly after a nervy start. including over 100 athletes, IOA “We said yesterday that although we only picked up three He and Root came together on 18-2 after Dom Sibley was president Narinder Batra said on wickets, we never let them get away,“ England batting coach trapped lbw to Kyle Jamieson and Zak Crawley got the faintest Thursday as Sports Minister Kiren Graham Thorpe said. “We knew if we made inroads today, we edge to a heave off Tim Southee, with New Zealand’s probing Rijiju unveiled the official kits for the could come back in. “To bowl New Zealand out from where we seamers finding early movement. country’s participants. So far, 100 athletes have qualified for the Tokyo Games, including 56 men and 44 women. FIFA World Cup Qualifiers The Indian Olympic Association Top-ranked Ash Barty retires (IOA) expects another 25 to 35 to make Highlights: 10-men India the cut for the Games, which open on from French Open with hip injury lose 1-0 to Qatar July 23. “...we are estimating to touch 125 to othered by a painful hip, top- 10-man India defended creditably well 135 (qualified athletes) by the next two ranked Ash Barty retired as they suffered a 0-1 defeat to Asian to three weeks when the qualification BThursday from her second- Achampions Qatar in their World Cup process is over,” Batra said during the round match at the French Open, qualifying round match here on Thursday. online ceremony. leaving the clay-court Grand Slam Abdel Aziz scored in the 33rd minute in a tournament without any of the top match completely dominated by the Qataris. three women in the rankings. The two sides had played out a goal-less draw French Open: The 2019 champion trailed 6-1, 2-2 in their first leg match here in September when she signaled that she couldn’t 2019. Nadal reaches continue against Polish opponent Group toppers Qatar, who are yet to lose a Magda Linette on Court Philippe match, had waves of attacks with their eight 3rd round Chatrier. to nine players in the Indian half for most of mid an unusual silence on an “I was battling the pain, and it just the time. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu empty center court at the became too severe, and like I said, was had to pull off a series of saves to keep the AFrench Open, defending becoming unsafe,” Barty said of the margin of loss small. champion Rafael Nadal celebrated his injury that had flared up during India, however, played with 10 men from 35th birthday with something very training before the tournament. the 17th minute onwards after defender familiar: another victory against In addition to Barty’s departure, No. Rahul Bheke was red carded after a second Richard Gasquet. 2 Naomi Osaka withdrew after the first and did not hamper her in Paris. booking. He had earlier received a yellow Nadal won 6-0, 7-5, 6-2 against round _ she said she is going to take a “It’s heartbreaking,” Barty said. card in the ninth minute. Gasquet to improve to 17-0 for his break from competition for mental “We have had such a brilliant clay- India did have two good moves in the match career against the Frenchman since health reasons _ and No. 3 Simona court season, and to kind of get a little from counter attacks with Manvir Singh in they first met in 2004. Gasquet hasn’t Halep pulled out before the bit unlucky with timing, more than the thick of things on both occasions. even won a set in the past 12 losses to tournament began because of a leg anything, to have something kind of India captain Sunil Chhetri, who returned Nadal and not since 2008. injury. acute happen over the weekend and to the team after recovering from COVID-19 There were no fans on Court In the buildup to this year’s French just kind of run out of time against the infection, was replaced by Udanta Singh at Philippe Chatrier to witness Nadal’s Open, Barty played 13 matches on clay clock is disappointing.” the resumption of second half. 102nd victory at Roland Garros, with and won 11. She posted a record of 27-5 The Australian started the match A winless India remained in fourth spot in all leaving by 9 p.m. because of and won three singles titles before with her left thigh bandaged and it was Group E with three points from six matches. coronavirus rules. Roland Garros. But she was forced to immediately clear she could not move Igor Stimac's men are two points behind The 13-time champion won the first retire in the quarterfinals in Rome in properly. Too slow to chase her Afghanistan (third with five points) who set in 24 minutes. “I think I played an May because of an injury to her right opponent’s shots, she struggled in long played out a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh amazing first set,” Nadal said. arm. She said that injury had healed rallies and with her first serve. earlier in the day. THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 42 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 43 THE INDIAN PANORAMA ADVT FRIDAY JUNE 4, 2021 YEARS 44