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 motivated reporting and dis- will once again help deepening ticularly his reference to belief Nagpur two years ago. At that    *+ play, aimed at pushing the par- India’s democratic roots. of the youth in upholding the time even people within his   *+ tisan agendas of one group or Addressing the first Constitution of India, have own party, the Congress, crit- the other cannot or should not Sukumar Sen Memorial lecture come against the backdrop of icised him for showing prox-  *+ ever be the nature and charac- series at Pravasi Bharatiya protests against the CAA. imity to the ruling BJP at the * *  
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But State. senting an objectionable mes- was an attempt to mar his city got a dismal but deserving 384th position in the sani- Islamia University and Kashmir State come here to cast distur- if people from outside the State It is pertinent to mention sage in his name in the social image and misguide the pub- tation rankings of cities last year- the overzealous officials have arrived in Uttarakhand bance in the name of protest, come here to instigate the pro- here that though some protests media. Rawat said that on lic. In this regard, the chief of Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) are engaged and are trying to instigate the the State Government will not testers, we will not tolerate have been held against CAA Thursday, at 8:41 AM a tweet minister has directed the in a massive cover up exercise to hide the perpetually dirty people here on the Citizenship tolerate it. Rawat said, “I have it.”The CM stressed that and NRC so far in designated was made from his personal deputy inspector general and places of the city. In this endeavour, the MCD has erected (Amendment) Act (CAA). received feedback that some attempts to disturb the peace in protest sites and venues, recent- twitter handle paying tribute Dehradun SSP to immediate- green sheets along the major roads around unauthorised Stating this while interact- people from Jamia Millia Uttarakhand will be thwarted. ly a protest was started in to Subhas Chandra Bose on ly investigate the matter and garbage disposal sites to obstruct the view of the survey team ing with media persons on the Islamia University and Kashmir The State Government will Haldwani on the lines of his birth anniversary. take necessary action against which is supposed to land in the city soon. The smart Babus sidelines of an event on have come to the State. I want identify such elements and Shaheen Bagh in Delhi. However, the original tweet the guilty. of the corporation have also come up with an ingenious way of covering their inefficiency by setting up strategically placed billboards along the river bridges in the city. These public- ity materials are serving the purpose of hiding the river banks + !      which have become dark underbellies of the city. The myopic        planners have converted these once perennial rivers with clean water into garbage choked drains carrying the filth of the city. Travelling over the busy Rispana Bridge on    !.    Haridwar road, the eyesore of the illegal taxi stand right on  !4   the river bed is not visible these days thanks to the hoard- ings asking people to give positive feedback on sanitation ranking. Keep your fingers crossed for this year’s ranking.   !0( '   !0( ' 7% 7#% pecial schemes focused on he peak fees for moun- Smitigating migration should Ttaineers will be decreased hief Minister TSR surprised everyone with his physical be implemented in the selected in Uttarakhand. A single-win- Cfitness and agility during a badminton match in blocks of the State. A migration dow system will also be devel- Dehradun recently. Teaming up with the DG police, law and mitigation fund should also be oped to grant permissions to order, Ashok Kumar, the CM notched up victories over his set up and in a month all depart- tourists. Work will be under- rivals in two back to back matches. One can understand the ments should present the work taken to develop Vivekananda psychological condition and innate fear of the lesser mor- plan for mitigating migration. trail, Modi-trail and other such tals taking on the duo of CM and DG of police even in a Chief minister Trivendra trails to boost tourism and so friendly contest but those who had witnessed the encoun- Singh Rawat said this chairing a that visitors can get a better ters were all praise for athleticism shown by the CM in these meeting on migration from the idea about the historical, reli- matches. TSR has remained a fitness freak during his entire rural areas of the State at the sec- enable them to receive loans for flora, tourist spots, treks, hotels, gious and cultural significance political career taking out time for an adipose tissue burn- retariat here on Thursday. agriculture, animal husbandry, home-stays and other relevant of various destinations in the ing early morning jog or sweating it out on a badminton Rawat said that special focus self-employment and other information. state. court. On the political front also the CM is having a very should be laid on the border aspects easily. The revenue Pointing at the need for These and other decisions good time with firm control over things. He is blessed with areas of the State. Schemes to be department should made nec- resolving the shortage of field staff were taken in a meeting held a situation where there is no one who can be termed as his prepared for such areas should essary provision for this, he in rural mountainous areas, jointly by the Tourism and shooting an episode of Man ties for tourists. potential challenger as of now. With Uttarakhand slated to be flexible. Attempt should be added. Rawat said that special focus Culture minister Satpal versus Wild in the Corbett Approval was granted in go for assembly elections two years from now, it would be made to ensure that as many The CM further directed the will have to be laid on drinking Maharaj along with Forest and tiger reserve apart from principle to developing interesting to observe his manoeuvres on the political field. locals as possible are encouraged Tourism department to prepare water availability. Stating that Wildlife minister Harak Singh Kedarnath will be presented as Kedarnath trail trekking, Modi to live in the border areas. This the eco-tourism policy at the ear- cultivation of off-season vegeta- Rawat here on Thursday. a trail about which information trail and Kedarnath Dhyan %!!"!$%! is also vital from the strategic liest. The forest and tourism bles, fishery, goat-rearing and Maharaj said that official will be made available for vis- Gufa trail. Tourist trek routes point of view, he said. departments should work in floriculture can also play an procedure will be simplified itors on a mobile phone appli- will also be studied for devel- assled by the overbearing attitude, undue demands and Rawat further said that the coordination for eco-tourism. important role in doubling the and tourist security will be cation. oping a single window system Hbrusque behaviour of the other half of a minister in the names of women should also be Stating that home-stay should be income of farmers, he stressed on accorded special importance to Further, it was also decid- for tourists. Himalayan state, the Babus deputed as personal secretary registered in land documents. linked to other tourism activities the need for adopting a cluster boost tourism. Effort will also ed in the meeting that signages Currently, permissions are of the minister prefer to call it quits rather than continuing Stating that the proportion of and the market, he said that based approach. be made to raise the number of with information about desti- sought from various offices with the plum assignment. It is learnt that as many as six woman population is higher in training in hospitality should be In the villages most affected visitors allowed on the nations and important facilities including that of the division- PSs have left the job and sought refuge in other departments mountain villages, he said that facilitated for those involved in by migration, the education, Gangotri-Gaumukh trek. will also be put up in forest al forest officer, district magis- in last two and half years. The spouse has always created schemes implemented in the home-stays. health, energy and other linear In addition to the areas, said Maharaj. trate, local intelligence unit problems for the minister in the past with some issues find- villages should be centered on The tourism department departments should conduct Mahabharat circuit, the sites Rawat said that the forest and Van Panchayat. The ing space in newspapers and given ammunition to the oppo- women. Stressing on registering should prepare a mobile phone gap analysis. Gaps found any- visited by Swami Vivekanand department will work in coor- Chaurasi Kutia near Rishikesh sition to attack the government. The most prominent of them the names of women in land application providing district- where should be resolved on a and more recently by Prime dination with the tourism will also be renovated soon, he being the kidney scam that rocked the assembly last year. documents, he said that this will wise information about wildlife, priority basis, he said. Minister Narendra Modi while department to enhance facili- added.     

 
    
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His ers. mortal remains were brought to The family of the martyr his house in his ancestral village resides at Kanalgaon village Kanalgaon. near Chanpawat. The family Here floral tributes were originally belongs to the .  "    paid by the family members Reyansi Bamangaon. and large number of people It is worth mentioning here   !0( ' for the award for discharging     City Superintendent of Police (CSP) Sunil from all walks of the life. From that 26 year old Rahul his responsibilities with excel- 0("-'0 Sharma. here a huge procession took the Rainswal, a Jawan of Rashtriya total of 21 officers have lence and honesty. The CSP further said that it seems that mortal remains of the brave- Rifles (RR) was posted in Abeen chosen for the Chief In the past two years, man committed suicide after allegedly Praveen, who was a farmer, strangulated both heart to the Dipteshwar Ghat Awantipora area of Jammu Minister Good Governance Chauhan has established coor- Akilling his wife and three-year-old daugh- his wife and daughter and then tried to slit veins   !(/-(( where Jawans of police and mil- and Kashmir. On January 21, and Excellence Award. dination with various film ter in Fundahar area in Raipur on Wednesday of his wrists. itary offered a guard of he was engaged in an encounter Those chosen for the award makers to develop a special police said. “The primary investigation suggests that he last rites of the martyr honour. with terrorists. include secretary Bhupinder identity for Uttarakhand. What prompted the man to take this after his wrists started bleeding, he tied him- TRahul Rainswal were per- The tributes were paid by He was part of a cordon Kaur Aulakh, Dehradun Smart In addition to this, extreme step is not yet known, police self to the ceiling fan with the help of a rope and formed with full state honours Brigadier S N Mandal, trans- and search operation team City Limited CEO Ashish Chauhan has also been head- said. hanged himself,” said Sharma. at his ancestral place on port minister Yashpal Arya, when terrorists opened fire. In Kumar Srivastava, Rudraprayag ing the State’s tableau at Rajpath According to Police a neighbour called The CSP further said that police are inves- Thursday. Thousands of people MLA Puran Singh Phartiyal, the gun battle he sustained district magistrate Mangesh during the Republic Day emergency number on Thursday afternoon after tigating the reason behind the incident and gave a tearful farewell to the Kailash Gahtodi, chairman of severe injuries. Rainswal was Ghildiyal, Information and parade for the past many they found that no one was responding after police are taking statements of the family brave-heart who sacrificed his the Kumaon Mandal Vikas rushed to 92 base hospital Public Relations department years. screams were heard coming from members. life at a very young age while Nigam (KMVN) Kedar Joshi, where he succumbed to his deputy director and The State’s tableaux in the house. “Prima facie it seems that the couple were fighting the terrorists. former MLA Hemesh injuries. Uttarakhand Film Republic Day parade during “Police entered the room after breaking the having dispute over Praveen’s liquor habit,” The body of Rainswal was Kharkwal, Superintendent of He offered supreme sacri- Development Council nodal the past 11 years have also lock and found that Praveen Kumar ( 21) was the CSP added. flown from Srinagar in Jammu Police (SP) Lokeshwar Singh, fice to the nation and attained officer KS Chauhan and other helped the state gain a distinct hanging from the ceiling fan. Praveen’s wife, A case has been registered under section and Kashmir to helipad of additional district magistrate martyrdom. He is survived by officers. identity at the national and Toshwari Nishad (20) was found dead on the 174 of the CrPC with Telibadha police station, Border Security Force (BSF) at (ADM) T S Martoliya and oth- his wife and a daughter. Chauhan has been chosen international level. bed along with three-year old daughter,” said police said.       R    
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    additional royalty on coal 0("-'0 excavated from coal blocks in Chhattisgarh state should be   !( "%(0! portfolio of Art and Cultural obedience and negligent behav- Bhupinder Singh Hooda on hief Minister Bhupesh payable to the state govern- Affairs, hitherto allocated to iour in official duty". Thursday hit out at the Khattar- CBaghel has demanded of ment. nding days of speculation Sharma, has been allocated to Rising tensions between the led BJP-JJP government, saying the Centre to sanction addi- He also mentioned about Eand squabble between Education Minister Kanwar Pal, minister and the state CID chief it was doing no work except tional levy on coal extracted the letters sent to Coal Haryana Chief Minister in addition to their existing had triggered a tug-of-war "squabbling over" who controls from coal mines of Ministry of Government of Manohar Lal Khattar and Home portfolios. between Vij and the chief min- which department. Chhattisgarh as soon as pos- India in last five years, regard- Minister Anil Vij over the con- "Thus, the home minister, ister over the control of the "Three months have passed, sible. ing payment of royalty to trol of CID, the state government Anil Vij, will cease to hold the department. Khattar recently but this government has failed As per the state govern- Chhattisgarh government. late on Wednesday night portfolio of Criminal said the CID remained under to come out with a Common ment's estimate additional levy Chief Minister stated in brought a notification divesting Investigation Department and the chief minister's control dur- Minimum Programme...there will be to the tune of `4140.21 the letter that eight coal allot- Vij of the department, which will the transport minister, Mool ing the terms of Bansi Lal and are burning issues facing farm- crore. tees of Chhattisgarh have now be handled by the CM. Chand Sharma, will cease to Devi Lal, an assertion that ers, economy, law and order, Chief Minister has written deposited additional levy to A Haryana government hold the portfolio of Art and appeared to counter the home unemployment rate at 28 per a letter to Union Minister for government of India's Coal statement said, "Governor of Cultural Affairs," the statement, minister''s claim over the depart- cent is the highest in the coun- Mines and Coal Prahlad Joshi Ministry at the rate of `295 per Haryana, on the advice of the issued at midnight said. ment. try, but this government is pay- and has said that according to metric ton. This includes chief minister, has allocated The development came after After the CID was taken ing no attention towards these the provisions of Indian `112.35 crore deposited by some new portfolios to the chief the Bharatiya Janata Party offi- away from him, a sobre Vij on and is squabbling over who Constitution, Mineral Act and Jaiswal Nicco Ltd, `1185.20 minister and to two ministers. cially said the differences Thursday said he has always controls which department and the orders issued by the crore deposited by Jindal As per a notification issued by between Khattar and Vij over the maintained that the chief min- is busy in ordering transfers of Supreme Court in the context, Power Ltd, `2082.23 crore the chief secretary, the portfolios CID's control have been ister is supreme and can take officials," the Leader of the the state government is entitled deposited by Jindal Steel and of the Criminal Investigation resolved. Party in-charge of away or divide any department, Opposition told a news confer- to the ownership of minerals, Power Ltd, `238.09 crore Department, and the depart- Haryana, Anil Jain on hours after he was stripped of ence here. and to recover royalty, levy and deposited by Monnet Steel ments of Personnel and Training Wednesday said the issue has the charge of CID. He refused to He was asked to comment other taxes. Ltd, `234.23 crore deposited by and of Raj Bhawan Affairs have been resolved. He said the chief comment on the matter any fur- on Vij being stripped of the Quoting the relevant pro- Prakash Industries Ltd, been allocated to the chief min- minister is the head of the gov- ther. charge of the Criminal visions, Chief Minister has `142.63 crore deposited by ister, Manohar Lal, in addition ernment and he can keep what- Investigation Department requested sanction of addi- RAPL, and `145.49 crores to his existing portfolios, with ever departments he wants to GOVT ONLY SQUABBLING (CID), which will now be han- tional levy worth nearly deposited by Rajasthan State immediate effect," the state- have. Vij had placed the demand ON DEPARTMENT, dled by Chief Minister Manohar `4140.61 crore as soon as pos- Electricity Production ment said. that state CID chief Anil Rao, ALLEGES HOODA Lal Khattar. Replying to anoth- sible, in larger interest of Corporation. Chief Minister Apart from this, the port- who is an ADGP-rank officer, be er question, he said it was up to Chhattisgarh state. has requested payment of these folio of Elections has been allo- replaced with Shrikant Jadhav, After Home Minister Anil Vij, who had once said that "CID Chief Minister has men- additional levies by afore- cated to Transport Minister another senior IPS officer, after Vij was stripped of the charge of is like the Home Department's tioned in the letter about mentioned organisations to Mool Chand Sharma while the charging the former with "dis- CID, former chief minister eyes and ears". Supreme Court's order that the Chhattisgarh government. !      67"( 

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   lishment in 2006, it has coor- Tlaw and the situation in with great interest. a four-day visit to India, pri- Group of Ministers (GoM), and Public Asset Management. selected for the Subhash      dinated various post -disaster Kashmir are internal issues of Naturally, in the conver- marily as the chief guest on Aheaded by Union Home Representatives of the Ministry Chandra Bose Aapda functions relating to coordi- India and the country with its sations probably the Indian Republic Day and also to Minister Amit Shah, will mon- of Home Affairs, dept of eco- Prabandhan Puraskar for their       nation, requisition, information dynamic democracy will find government will bring ele- explore ways to boost trade ties itor the disposal of over 9,400 nomic affairs, dept of expendi- commendable work in disaster     * exchange and media briefing, solutions to these "challenges", ments about this but we see this at a time both the large enemy properties, which are ture, dept of public enterprises, management, the Home including those after 2010, Brazilian envoy Andre Aranha very clearly as internal ques- economies are hit by slow- likely to fetch about 1 lakh dept of legal affairs, ministry of Ministry announced on 2012 and 2013 major disaster Correa do Lago said on tions of India," he said. downs. crore to the exchequer. corporate affairs among others Thursday. statement. incidents. Thursday.The envoy told PTI "India being such a dynam- On whether the slowdown According to an official will be members of the inter- While the Disaster The award is announced M K Singh was appointed in an interview that his coun- ic democracy with such fan- of the Indian economy was a order, two other high-level ministerial group. Mitigation and Management every year on January 23, the founder member of the NDMA try was following develop- tastic institutions and civil matter of concern, the Brazilian committees, one to be headed The order sai central Govt Centre (DMMC) in birth anniversary of Netaji in 2005, following his com- ments on the two issues "with society, we know that with envoy said it was not as India by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv may constitute an alternative Uttarakhand, an organisation Subhash Chandra Bose. mendable work during 2004 great interest". this a very open society, you will probably grow at above five Gauba and other to be co- mechanism comprising Home working in the field of natural The award scheme for the Indian Ocean Tsunami. In the His comments on the two will discuss and you (will) go per cent. chaired by Union Home Minister Shah, Finance calamity relief, has been select- year 2020 was given wide pub- NDMA, Singh envisioned and issues comes a day ahead of ahead with solutions for these "We are struggling to grow Secretary Ajay Bhalla, will also Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ed in the institution category licity, and nominations for the had taken painstaking efforts Brazilian President Jair challenges," the Brazilian envoy at 2 per cent. We are the coun- be set up for disposal of immov- and Minister of Road Transport and will be given a certificate award were solicited from to establish, one of its kind Bolsonaro's maiden visit to said. try that has been facing more able enemy properties vested in and Highways Nitin Gadkari. and a cash prize of 51 lakh, August 1 last year onwards. The specialist response force, the India after he assumed His remarks comes days difficult times. the Custodian of Enemy There are 9,280 properties left Singh, who has been working last date for receipt of nomi- 'National Disaster Response power in January last year fol- after envoys of 15 countries, We had two years of reces- Property for India under the behind by Pakistani nationals in the same area, has been nations was October 15, 2019. Force' from scratch to today's lowing a sweeping electoral including the US, visited the sion and two years of very low Enemy Property Act. and 126 properties left behind selected for the individual cat- The response to the award strong force of 14,000 person- victory. Kashmir valley where they growth, but we have a very Enemy properties were by Chinese nationals. egory and will be given 5 lakh scheme was overwhelming, nel comprising of 12 battalions. Lago said over 15 agree- interacted with select political good perspective of growing those left behind by the people Among the 9,280 proper- along with a certificate. with about 330 nominations Under the superintendence ments will be signed during the representatives, civil society above 2 per cent this year," Lago who took citizenship of Pakistan ties left behind by Pakistani The award is given in order from institutions and individ- and directions of Singh, the Brazilian president's visit, members as well as military top asserted. and China. The order said an nationals, the highest 4,991 to recognise the excellent work uals. For the selection of award, NDRF delivered commend- including one on the invest- brass. "So, it is not a question of Inter-Ministerial Group will be properties are located in UP fol- done by individuals and insti- the nominations were scruti- able response in its nascent ment protection and facilitation Brazilian envoy Lago was concern, it has to be interpret- constituted for the disposal of lowed by West Bengal which tutions in the country in the nised by the two high-level phase itself during the devas- treaty. also scheduled to visit Jammu ed as an opportunity enemy properties and it will be has 2,735 such estates. There are field of disaster management, committees. tating 2008 Kosi floods, the "These (Citizenship and Kashmir, however, he had because India wants to grow," co-chaired by the Union Home 487 such properties in Delhi. according to a Home Ministry The DMMC in statement said. (Amendment) Act and backed out because of his pre- he said. + +        4 +  ,%

    !" Staff(CDS)will take part in the to soldiers killed during the victory in the Indo-Pak War of Republic Day celebrations. India-China War in 1962, 1971. So, both flames will have reaking away from tradi- Former Army chief General Indo-Pak Wars in 1947, 1965 their own importance, offi- !N(  C . Btion, Prime Minister Bipin Rawat on January 1 had and 1971, Indian Peace cials had said ahead of the inau- Narendra Modi will pay taken charge as the country's Keeping Force guration of the National War    # *0    homage to fallen soldiers at the first CDS. Operations(IPKF) in Sri Lanka Memorial. newly-built National War Spread over an area of and in the Kargil Conflict in Meanwhile, 16 marching     !" dropped 'Abide with me' from Memorial here on the Republic approximately 40 acres, 1999, and also those in the UN contingents this year including the tunes to be played Day instead of Amar Jawan National War Memorial com- peacekeeping missions. six from the Army and 22 he traditional Christian this year which officials said Jyoti beneath the India Gate prises four concentric circles, The 42 m-high India Gate tableaus from various states Thymn 'Abide with me,' a was part of an "annual arch. Modi had inaugurated namely -- the 'Amar Chakra', was built during the British Raj and departments will take part favourite of Mahatma Gandhi review to introduce new the War Memorial in the India 'Veerta Chakra', 'Tyag Chakra' as the All India War Memorial in the Republic Day parade at is back on the list of tunes for tunes." However, the move Gate complex behind the and the 'Rakshak Chakra' with Arch to honour the soldiers Rajpath, Kacker said. The this year's Beating the Retreat drew sharp criticism from canopy on February 25 last names of 25,942 soldiers who died in the First World Army will be represented by a ceremony at Vijay Chowk various quarters as the cere- year. inscribed in golden letters on War (1914-1918) and the Third Mounted Column of 61 here on January 29. The tune mony this year was end with Amar Jawan Jyoti is sym- chiefs pay respect on occasions the National War Memorial, granite tablets. Anglo-Afghan War (1919). The Cavalry, eight mechanised was part of the annual cere- the national song Vande bolised by an inverted bayonet of national importance at the the flame of the immortal war- It also includes a central landmark has the names of sol- columns, six marching contin- mony every year since 1950. Matram instead of 'Abide and soldier's helmet over it with Amar Jawan Jyoti. rior, at India Gate, Major 15.5-m obelisk, an eternal diers inscribed on its surface. gents and a fly past by Rudra Beating The Retreat is per- with me.' an eternal flame burning beside Before commencement of General Alok Kacker, Chief of flame and six bronze murals Over 80,000 Indian and Dhruv Advanced Light formed every year marking There are about 30-35 it. It was built in 1972 under- the Republic Day parade this Staff Delhi Area said here on depicting famous battles fought laid their lives in those cam- Helicopters of Army Aviation, the end of the Republic Day tunes played at the ceremony neath the India Gate arch to year, Prime Minister Narendra Thursday in an interaction by the Indian Army, Air Force paigns and India Gate bears he added. The Army's Signal celebrations. every year some of which are commemorate soldiers mar- Modi will lead the nation in with the media. and the Navy in a covered names of 13,516 etched over its Corps contingent will be led by Two weeks back the changed but 'Abide with me' tyred in the India-Pakistan paying homage to the fallen This will also be the first gallery (Veerta Chakra). surface. Amar Jawan Jyoti was woman officer Captain Tanya Defence Ministry had has always been there. " war of 1971. The three Services soldiers by laying a wreath at time, Chief of the Defence The memorial is dedicated built to commemorate India's Shergill.     

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The duo, who was part of adding reports of the restora- Territory at a cost of  12 crore ing from Dalgate to Nishat and Police DSP Davinder Singh, on movement in and out of the They said about six serving Ghulam Hassan Mir and a group of former ministers tion of the facility in Kashmir each, Union Minister Shripad Nishat to Hazratbal at an esti- Thursday carried out searches Valley. senior police officers are under Mohammad Dilawar Mir, both and legislators led by Altaf is not a reality. Nayak said Thursday. mated cost of  9.98 crore. at multiple locations in A five-member NIA team the scanner of the probe agen- former ministers, also demand- Bukhari who met the Lt The leaders also asked the The Union Minister of An official spokesperson Srinagar. is stationed in Srinagar for cies for their suspected collu- ed the restoration of broadband Governor G C Murmu early Union government to tell the state for AYUSH and defence said a number of delegations The searched locations further probe even as senior sion with Singh. services to mediapersons and this month, also batted for the positives that have emerged fol- also said the hill-resorts of met the Minister and raised include one residence of Dr supervisory officials have Meanwhile, the NIA on traders besides compensation restoration of broadband ser- lowing the scrapping of the spe- Gulmarg, Patnitop and their issues. The business com- Murtaza at Gulshan Nagar area returned to the national Thursday produced Singh to those involved in the agri- vices to mediapersons and cial status of J-K in August last Pahalgam will be promoted as munity sought his help to in Srinagar where Singh Capital. before a designated court in culture and horticulture sec- businessmen. year. medical tourism destinations. make the Jammu-Srinagar allegedly used to provide shel- Background checks of Jammu that granted his 15-day tors. “At a time when the coun- In response to a question Addressing an event at highway an all-weather road. ter to the terrorists including Singh by the federal probe NIA custody along with four “The country is celebrat- try is celebrating the Republic on the week-long public out- SKICC, he gave an overview of Several ministers visited Naveed Babu of Hizbul agency has revealed that in other accused in the case. ing the Republic Day (January Day, the people of Jammu and reach programme by the BJP, wellness centres being estab- the Kashmir valley as part of a Mujahideen. 1997 he was accused in a theft “Today, five arrested 26) and the tradition has been Kashmir should be freed from he said, “We should not feel lished in J&K to promote public outreach programme. Preliminary probe has of a Amul butter van owned by accused namely Davinder the release of some detainees. the curb. We want to live a obsessed with it. If they have affordable healthcare, particu- Union Minister for Law and revealed tht Singh not only the family members of a former Singh, Syed Naveed Mushtaq Even some convicted persons normal life,” Hassan said. come on a visit, it is good and larly in rural areas, and assured Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad used his residence at Deputy CM. Shah, Irfan Shafi Mir, Rafi used to get relief in the coun- Referring to their meeting they will themselves see the liberal funding for upgrading inaugurated an indoor sports Indiranagar but also houses at However, he was said to Ahmad Rather and Syed Irfan try on the occasion,” they said. with the Lt Governor on ground situation. The question the health infrastructure. He stadium in Baramulla in north Chanpora and Sanat Nagar for have been taken off the hook at Ahmad in case RC- “People are in preventive January 7, Hassan said the del- will be raised what they have cited the success of the 100- Kashmir and participated in providing shelter to the ter- the behest of his then boss and 1/2020/NIA/Jammu, were pro- detention and it would be good egation submitted a memo- done after their visit.” bedded All India Institute of events related to the socio-eco- rorists who were facilitated by SSP despite an FIR duced before the NIA Special if all of them, including the for- randum on socio-political and On the possibility of Ayurveda in New Delhi, estab- nomic development of the dis- the disgraced police officer. being registered in connection Court, Jammu. The Court has mer chief ministers, are economic interests of people. assembly elections, he said it is lished in 2016, and said simi- trict. Besides owing a house each in with the incident, sources said. granted 15 days’ custody of the released as a goodwill gesture,” “After our meeting, we premature to talk about it at the lar hospitals will be set up The M inister also laid the Indiranagar and Sanatnagar, In 1992, Singh had alleged- accused to NIA till February 6, Hassan, who is the president of noticed some positive headway moment because the assembly across India, including Jammu foundation stone of a mini- Singh also had a ly sold the drugs seizedfrom 2020,” the NIA said in a state- the Jammu and Kashmir on some of our demands like seats have to be increased in & Kashmir. pavilion block at Jhelum home in Jammu which are smugglers and the police ment. All the five accused will Democratic Party Nationalist, the release of some political accordance with the reorgani- “Everyday 2,000 patients Stadium in Baramulla, the suspected to have been built department had suspended be subjected to custodial inter- told reporters here. leaders and the youth lodged in sation act. PTI visit the hospital for treatment. spokesman said. PTI from the “proceeds of crime” of him and recommended his rogation by the NIA. !    #$

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The agreement was signed one- Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader welcomed the Centre’s decision politics and spreading confu- allegedly asking an eight- year-old student to do homeland Mizoram, following an There were a total of 12,081 Bru and-a-half months after the latest Sanjay Raut claimed on that giving details about par- sion, he said, asserting that the “450 sit-ups” for not completing her agreement that allows the tribals to voters in six relief camps in Tripura initiative to send the Bru refugees Thursday that after Vinayak ents’ birth will be optional for government has taken a good homework, police said on permanently settle in Tripura, a in the Lok Sabha polls in April last back to Mizoram failed. Of the tar- Damodar Savarkar, Bal people during the NPR exer- decision and his party wel- Thursday. senior official said on Thursday. year. Only 33.54 per cent of those geted 4,447 families, Tripura Chief Thackeray was the one who cise. comes it. The girl, studying in Class 3 at a school in Thousands of Bru community voters exercised their franchise at 15 Minister Biplab Kumar Deb last championed Hindutva in LJP president Chirag Union Minister Prakash Thane district, took ill after the incident on Friday people have been living in relief polling booths set up exclusively for week said only 350 families could be Indian politics, and now some Paswan expressed confidence Javadekar had said on and had to be admitted to a hospital, they said. camps in Tripura since 1997. They them at a village on the Mizoram- repatriated. people were trying to follow the that it will help end “confusion” Wednesday that giving date of Before this incident, the teacher, identified had fled Mizoram to reach the Tripura border. Kundra said the Deb said it will take at least six suit. over the issue. Paswan said his birth or place of birth of par- as Lata, last month also allegedly stripped the girl neighbouring state because of eth- exact number of Bru voters could months to resettle the 34,000 odd January 23 is the birth party had suggested to ents is optional in the exercise. and beat her with a cane stick for not doing the nic clashes. By now, the total not be determined now as a section members of the community who are anniversary of the late Shiv the Government that “If you don’t have it or don’t homework, Naya Nagar police station sub- number of these internally dis- of them have returned to Mizoram living in Tripura for 23 years. T h e Sena founder.Speaking to answering some of the ques- remember, don’t give it ... inspector Sohel placed people has risen to around during the final and ninth round Brus are staying in six camps at reporters here, Raut said tions, which have created con- Answering many any ques- Pathan said quoting the complaint filed by 34,000. repatriation in October after the last Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub- Thackeray did not hold any fusion among people or are tions are optional,” he the child’s mother. On Friday, the teacher asked The process of deletion of Bru roll revision. divisions of North Tripura district. Government post, but he con- used by opposition parties to said. the girl, a resident of Shanti Nagar locality in Mira voters from the state voters’ list is He expressed hope that the Bru They get free ration and a cash dole ducted himself like Greek king “mislead” them, in the National Opposition parties, which Road area, to do 450 sit-ups as likely to be undertaken once the voters, who did not return to from the Centre. Alexander. Population Register have been protesting against the punishment for not doing her homework, the relief camps are closed down, Mizoram before the quadripartite The vexed Bru issue started “He united people and exercise should me made exercise, have said that a large official said. Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer agreement signed on January 16, from September, 1997, following inspired them to fight. After optional. number of people, especially the When the girl returned home from the (CEO) Ahish Kudran told PTI. would be included in Tripura’s elec- demands of a separate autonomous Veer Savarkar, it was Bal It was being said that many poor, in the country do not have tuition classes, her mother saw the child was “The action regarding deletion toral role. district council by carving out areas Thackeray who lit the flame of people may not have birth details of their parents’ birth unable to walk and found swelling in both her of names of the Bru voters will be The pact signed by representa- of western Mizoram adjoining hardline Hindutva,” he details of their parents, and the dates or places. PNS legs, he said. PTI taken probably during the next roll tives of the Brus, the central, Tripura Bangladesh and Tripura. PTI said. PTI .       !   3       96 4 !  +   ! '
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All these         <=(10             Small and Medium Enterprises electric vehicles (EVs) in the form of factors contribute to economic growth G                ( (MSMEs) are looking for incentives. It income tax rebates on loan. These mea- by boosting retail consumption, there-               * 40   is also crucial for the FM to formulate sures were designed to push the sale of by providing a highly positive outlook            !', policies which ascertain 6.5 per cent real )!*!# EVs, which have been on the top of the !.*+ for businesses in the country.                GDP growth for the fiscal year 2020-21. Government’s priority list in recent Meanwhile, as far as the market poten-    #             ( Time to revamp MSMEs: While the economy is still facing a liq- years. These incentives were addition- tial is concerned, the retail industry pro-       *J          J uidity issue and MSMEs are bearing the brunt of the deceleration, al to the major commitment announced under the Faster Adoption vides a robust platform for multiple stakeholders, including the con-        J        achieving 6.5 per cent growth is a challenge but not impossible. If and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME-II) scheme sumers, distributors, manufacturers and additional sectors like trans-            #      the Government could save Non-Banking Financial Companies to boost EV infrastructure. However, the sale of EVs remained luke- portation, logistics and so on. In fact, according to the Retailers            /0/= ,   (NBFCs) and MSMEs, the scenario would turn favourable within a warm with an analysis suggesting that just 1,309 units of e-cars were Association of India (RAI), around 43 million people in the coun- few months. Recently, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry sold between April and November 2019. With the economic slow- try are employed in the retail sector and the industries that support               - # %   (PHDCCI) requested the Government to change the definition of down and falling demand hitting the auto sector hard, the industry those businesses. In fact, the sector is generating employment at a                MSMEs in response to alterations in the economic environment of needs a slew of measures that will address concerns on both the fast pace, taking the second position after agriculture in terms of cre-      *          the country in the last couple of years. MSMEs are the backbone of demand and supply sides. With the Union Budget round the cor- ating direct as well as indirect employment opportunities. #  "                the Indian economy and the country cannot compromise with their ner, there are hopes that the Finance Minister (FM) will announce Despite the retail industry’s positive contribution towards the            (     health. Hence, a changed definition will help the sector enhance its measures to revive consumption, put more disposable income into country’s economy, 2019 witnessed many players struggling to sus-                 @ contribution to employment-generation, poverty-alleviation and the hands of the people as well as more sops for EVs. Importantly, tain the growth chart. Even though they are expecting growth to G           @ G resource improvisation. A large number of MSMEs are struggling the FM must give a policy push to e-bicycles which have the poten- rebound in 2020, it will all depend on factors like the recovery in    *               with financial challenges and without subsidies their sustenance is tial to be at the forefront of an e-mobility revolution. the manufacturing and other sectors, availability of finances in the       (               difficult. It is shocking that out of the 6.33 crore MSMEs in the coun- Revive demand: In its annual review, the International Monetary hands of consumers to make easy retail consumption decisions and   @ G             try, only 0.05 lakh are medium enterprises. They are usually deprived Fund (IMF) said that the declining consumption and investment, of course, the forthcoming Union Budget 2020 that will be present- of the Public Procurement Policy which mandates 25 per cent pro- accompanied by falling tax revenue have arrested India’s GDP growth. ed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. This will                  curement from the micro and small enterprises. They are also barred The IMF also called for “urgent” policy actions to reverse this slow- be her second Union Budget and the retailers have many expecta-    @ G    "        from availing delayed payment reliefs through facilitation councils. down. Falling demand has been at the centre of the current slow- tions from the Modi Government in its second term.                @ Need for sector-specific measures: Besides considering the prob- down and the country needs measures that can put more incomes Accelerating the process of national retail policy: It is a harsh      *S          lems of MSMEs, Sitharaman must also address the issues of under- into the hands of people and revive consumption. Cutting income reality that India to date has been unable to develop a robust man-   @           (    performing sectors such as real estate, energy and telecom. There is tax rates and readjusting income tax slabs might be a tough call at a ufacturing sector despite two decades of economic and trade liber-                @   an urgent need to reinforce sectors which strengthen the infrastruc- time when the Government’s revenues are shrinking but it might also alisation. Structural issues like scarcity of resources in the form of           (      ( ture of the country but are reeling under the impact of the down- be the bitter pill the economy needs. An income tax exemption on raw materials and trained labour force, lack of capital and credit facil-       @ *        @ $  trend. Last year, Sitharaman relieved large businesses by cutting cor- income up to 5 lakh can positively impact salaried taxpayers and ities and inadequate infrastructure are causing major hindrances in               @ porate tax to 22 per cent, but businesses cannot flourish until MSMEs boost consumption. It can also spur buying among people who have the operations of small retail traders. This is also affecting the export-                become secure and stable. The Government should also lower the deferred automobile purchases in view of the deceleration. However, competitiveness of a large number of Micro, Small and Medium tax burden on MSMEs by slashing the Goods and Services Tax in just monetary measures will not be sufficient. The economy also needs Enterprises (MSMEs). So, in this year’s Union Budget, these play- "            ( key sectors. The real estate sector, which is one of the growth pro- a major fiscal policy push to increase employment and income. The ers want the Government to speed up the formulation and imple-                 pellers of the economy, has been struggling for almost a decade. To Government must announce broad measures to infuse expenditure mentation of the National Retail Policy, as this would provide a sig-     %              infuse life into this sector, the Government must consider its long- in strategic sectors like manufacturing and infrastructure and cre- nificant boost to the development of 65 million small traders in the                pending demands such as getting industry status, a single-window ate income-generating avenues in the rural economy. This also includes country’s retail sector and expedite/promote the ease of doing busi- *                 clearance mechanism, dropping the circle rate section from the Income revisions in GST slabs to create a low tax economy. ness in the country.            F       Tax Act, elimination of taxes on vacant property, reduced land acqui- Institute a supportive scrapping policy: Earlier this year, the Promotion of digital and modern retail: The Indian retail indus-                 sition cost and tax rationalisation on Real Estate Investment Trusts. FM announced a scrap page policy aimed at shunting out old vehi- try is currently dominated by e-commerce and it is expected to grow 7                  Telecom, yet another crucial sector is hopeful that the cles and increasing production. The policy is aimed at serving the to $200 billion by 2026 driven by rising smartphone penetration, the                 Government will take measures to resolve the burgeoning debt issues twin objectives of reducing emissions and boosting consumer demand. launch of 4G networks and increasing disposable incomes. That said,          in the Budget. Telecom companies are also demanding reduction in The Government must ensure a quick rollout of the scrap page pol- the competition is only increasing day by day. Bearing in mind the licence fee, Spectrum Usage Charges and relief in levies. icy to encourage the replacement of older vehicles and must also lay new-age consumers’ speedy adoption of technology, offline retail play- *               No compromise with liquidity: The next big challenge before down positive incentives for customers to push the disposal of older ers must also modify their strategies to keep their brands relevant,                 Sitharaman is increasing liquidity in the market because it is direct- vehicles. The incentives may include exemption on road taxes for con- the brand experience even and their products and services accessi-         #            ly proportional to the growth of MSMEs, especially start-ups. The sumers and low interest loan schemes for purchase of new commer- ble across multiple channels. They are expecting the Government                 IL&FS and DHFL fiascos had drastic repercussions on the financial cial vehicles. According to the Society of Indian Automobile to modernise its retail by upgrading the use of Point of Sale Machines        markets, and one of the main reasons for the huge impact is the lack Manufacturers (SIAM), the commercial vehicle industry suffered a that would help retailers to access the customers’ information and #      $   *  *  #   of availability of alternative options to bank funding. Now, Public Sector decline of 22 per cent in sales between April and November 2019. efficiently manage their inventory, thereby improving their revenue-                 ( Banks have decided to cut their Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending We hope a supportive scrapping policy can help revive some of this generation and profitability.    ) %         )    ( Rates (MCLRs) which will be beneficial for the economy as it will lost demand. Boosting the consumption story: Due to the deceleration in             * ) %   improve liquidity in the market. Lower MCLRs will mean that NBFCs Extend FAME II benefits to E-bicycles: E-bicycles have recent- the economy, retailers both small and premium ones, are bearing            P   Q can borrow from banks at lower rates and the NBFCs that operate ly been categorised under EVs to get tax benefits. However, they do the brunt of a consumer class that has become careful in its purchas- in SME lending and housing will benefit the most. It will strength- not get the benefits designated under the FAME-II scheme. We hope ing decisions. This slowdown in consumption has dampened the                  en the capitalisation structures of HFCs and help revive the real estate the Government recognises the need to promote e-bicycles as much demand in the retail segment. Retail players are hoping that the Union  %             G      sector. Also, to bring back positive sentiments in the market and to as the need to promote e-cars. While e-cars address the concern of Budget will be pro-consumption and will come out with a slew of     6   %           ( counter the decelerating growth, better liquidity is needed and a lower pollution, they do not solve the problem of traffic congestion. E-bicy- measures that will make small-ticket credit and additional cash acces-               )   MCLR would help meet this to a great extent. Industry pundits believe cles are both eco-friendly, space-friendly and also offer a viable solu- sible in the hands of the middle class. This will positively impact the    (          that stability in the sector will be regained by the first quarter of 2020. tion to the anxiety that comes with lack of charging infrastructure retail industry by increasing demand and also provide a much-need-   *              )     They are optimistic about increased demand for credit because urban- as they can be easily pedalled back in case of battery loss. ed boost to the economy.                 isation is taking place at a fast pace. Plus, there is a thriving start-up Policy measures to reduce viability gap of EVs: More measures GST on clothes: Clothes are subject to five per cent GST if the              culture in the country and retail and e-commerce sectors have high might be needed to reduce the viability gap of EVs. The Government taxable value of the goods is less than 1,000 per piece, whereas, the  #               7   penetration even in semi-urban areas. The Government should also must support the sector in different ways to make EVs more afford- sale value of clothing that exceeds 1,000 is subject to 12 per cent P Q(           ( keep inflation under control and it must not go beyond six per cent able and viable. These measures can include exemption on road tax, GST. Retailers expect the Budget to focus on increasing the thresh- for at least three quarters. If all these issues are addressed, making lower power tariffs for charging EVs, exemption of parking fees for old for the five per cent slab to 2,000 from the 1,000 that is levied         ) %     India a $5 trillion economy will be a realistic goal. EV users and exemption of permit costs among other measures. at present to give a fillip to the sector. ,     - (The writer is founder, CEO, of an investment management firm) (The writer is Chairman and MD of a leading motor company) (The writer is Founding Director of a chain of value retail stores) %       "                                               

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  #      At the interbank foreign corona virus. the broader NSE Nifty closed exchange market, the local “In the last couple of ses- 73.45 points, or 0.61 per cent,    !" not a party to the litigation that modification petition filed   4    8   currency opened on a weak sions most Asian currencies down at 12,180.35. led to the October 24 order, seeking relaxation in payments,  '  note at 71.21. During the day, were weighed down as the The 10-year Indian gov- n a day when the Supreme filed clarificatory applications they said. 0 + it swung between a high of spread of a flu-like virus in ernment bond yield was at OCourt-mandated deadline in the Supreme Court. The petition is listed for !-   +" O 71.16 and a low of 71.35. China stoked fears of a global 6.63 per cent. In the fourth spe- for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Following the October 24 hearing in the Supreme Court    The Indian currency final- pandemic. Euro rose ahead of cial open market operation Idea to pay 88,624 crore in order, the DoT had sought next week. Tata    ly settled at 71.26, registering a the important ECB policy state- (OMO) auctions, the Reserve past dues ended, the 1.47 lakh crore from Bharti Communications, in which the    loss of 7 paise over the previ- ment that will be released Bank of India on Thursday Department of Airtel, Vodafone Idea and 13 government holds 26.12 per     !  + ous close. “USD/INR Pair trad- today; expectation is that the bought 10,000 crore worth of Telecommunications (DoT) on other telecom companies. stake, has also made no provi- !   +M0% ed in range of 71.20–71.30, as central bank could hold rates long-term securities and sold Thursday decided not to take Parallelly, it raised a demand of sion for the DoT’s demand of ! +1   markets looks out for new unchanged. We expect the 2,950 crore worth of short- coercive action against default- 1.72 lakh crore from gas util- 6,633 crore. “We are in dis- *         
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 *        relaxations in the order. 40,000 crore from PowerGrid, reply (on the demand raised),”      While Bharti Airtel and 15,019 crore from Gujarat Pradhan told reporters here.    (  8 '   '4'  Vodafone Idea did not pay the Narmada Valley Fertilizers and “Possibly because of a com- (    %
 
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  standing against it, official director of the licensing finance demand on PSUs under anoth- sources said. policy (LFP) wing has issued a er government department.” / +-/" +  New Delhi: Government Parallelly, Oil Minister direction that departments He said parallel to discus-  (? 2 

+ think-tank Niti Aayog will Dharmendra Pradhan said the concerned should not take any sions with the DoT, the  D  E+2 %  5, 
 develop a national data and 3-lakh crore sought by the coercive action, until further Supreme Court has been   +  D!0E+(?  analytics platform to make all DoT from non-telecom PSUs, orders, against the licensees in approached on the issue. (*  +  D1  E+ government data accessible to such as GAIL, Oil India Ltd case they fail to comply with The government’s demand /   *+:)+#$  /'/#(" incentives and not to switch to the Supreme Court order. from such companies increased % +% /  * stakeholders in a user-friend- and PowerGrid, was a result of D!0E -/" +4 1+$   :  #  +$  + the new tax regime. However, in ly manner. Releasing the Vision “communication gap” as these Bharti Airtel and Vodafone many times more than their net    *           ndia Inc is banking on the the pre-budget survey involving Document for the National firms are not liable to pay any Idea, whose review petitions worth and the Centre asked   
       * Ibudget to see a reduction in 215 companies by KPMG India Data and Analytics Platform dues following the Supreme against the October 24 order them to go to the Supreme    personal income tax to revive this month, more than half of (NDAP), Niti Aayog vice- Court’s October 24 ruling that was rejected by the Supreme Court against such dues. the sagging consumption the respondents plan to opt for chairman Rajiv Kumar said non-telecom revenues of tele- Court last week, communi- While Oil India Ltd filed a '4 &9  0 demand after getting the the lower tax regime of 22 per that the NDAP will strive to com firms should be included cated to the DoT that they will clarificatory/modificatory peti- ( biggest tax break by way of a cent by giving up available ensure that the data is assured, for considering payments of not pay the dues by the dead- tion on Wednesday, GAIL /'  steep reduction in corporate tax incentives from next fiscal. consistent, coherent and cred- Government dues. line and will instead away for approached the apex court on PTI  *  rates, says a pre-budget survey. A majority of respondents ible. OIL and GAIL, which were the outcome of the subsequent Thursday. $  66+ Finance Minister Nirmala also believe that the tax rate for 6=6=+  Sitharaman will increase the foreign companies should also    income tax exemption limit be reduced in light of tax cuts  "   from 2.5 lakh per annum for domestic companies.    % 

"  . ) * currently, majority of respon- A further stimulus by way D")E  dents surveyed by tax consul- of personal tax cuts is also 1        (   " D1("E     (:) tancy firm KPMG opined. anticipated. “Majority antici- engage unless we see open       1   +!*      The majority of respon- pate the basic exemption limit government, better trans-     *  -  2 (*  +"(+)+1("+- dents also feel that the govern- of 2.5 lakh for individuals will sserting that the Indian parency, regulatory practices #  +  +")+(?  2 + ")+ ( ment in the forthcoming Budget be increased. They also expect Aeconomy is well-poised to being followed, and a greater #  +  :           to be unveiled on February 1 an increase in the income limit take off, Union minister Piyush market access for Indian goods *    will increase the standard at which the maximum mar- Goyal on Thursday said there and services on a reciprocal deduction and give more incen- ginal rate of 30 per cent kicks is a lot of enthusiasm for mak- basis,” he said. tives for housing loans. The in. If implemented, this can ing investments in the country. Speaking at a session on Government had slashed cor- help spur consumer demand by Speaking at a session at the ‘Strategic Outlook: India’ at 
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porate tax rates to 25 per cent complementing the interest World Economic Forum (WEF) the WEF 2020 here, Goyal for old companies and to 15 per rate cuts delivered since last annual summit here, the said “trade negotiations are cent for new companies pro- year,” says the survey. Commerce and Industry very complex issues. You do vided they are ready to forego A majority of the respon- Minister also said the govern- not negotiate trade with dead-      all the existing exemptions. dents also believe that the ment will hold discussions with lines and in a hurry”. Though the move was finance minister will not intro- Britain and European Union on Asked about the credit hailed by many as a booster dose duce an inheritance tax. This is free trade agreements. Britain is crunch in the Indian economy, to revive growth it has belied the in line with the overall expec- set to leave the European Union State Bank of India Chairman 
  * expectation as growth has since tation, that there exists a need by end of January. an “unbalanced trade agree- close to concluding negotia- Rajnish Kumar said he believes then fallen to more than six-year to provide a fiscal stimulus by “... Things have once again ment, which was really not ful- tions with Australia which we the credit market will be back  (:) low of 4.5 per cent in the reducing taxes on individuals. started showing an uptrend... filling the guiding principles on have restarted now and in the to stability and normalcy soon. September quarter from 5 per About 50 per cent of the Economy is well poised to take which RCEP started about next 6 to 8 months we are can “There has been a series of icrosoft CEO Satya Nadella cent in the previous quarter. respondents expect tax holiday off from here,” Goyal said. eight years ago, therefore India close a bilateral trade partner- steps... Bank recapitalisation Mon Thursday said data pri- What more the advance estimate for exports available to SEZ According to him, the chose not to participate in it”. ship with Australia, he said. has happened, PSU banks, vacy must be seen as a human last week has pegged the full- units to be extended to units set enthusiasm to make invest- Out of the RCEP countries “RCEP was effectively which control about 60 per cent right that needs to be protected year real GDP growth at 5 per up beyond March 2020. ments in India is infectious. At India already has bilateral trade becoming a free trade agree- of the assets in the country are and have full transparency. cent while the nominal GDP Dispute resolution contin- least four or five companies agreements with ASEAN 10 ment between China and India. returning to profits...”, he said. Speaking here at the World growth at a 48-year low of 7.5 ues to be an area of concern for have said that more than 50 per with Japan and Korea, we are I don’t think India is ready to He added the course cor- Economic Forum (WEF) per cent, down from the budget most companies with almost cent of their total workforce rection that was required has Annual Summit 2020, Nadella estimate of 13 per cent. half of them believing that the would operate out of India in happened and banks are much said it also needs to be ensured sised. “CEOs in today’s world Also, most of the old-gen- approach of taxmen to tax dis- the coming years. Some of more cautious than what we that the huge data being used have more to do to communi- eration companies have decid- putes are not in line with inter- them are big names, he noted. Q    
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 were earlier. He further stressed with consent is for the good of cate that stakeholder capitalism ed to draw from the existing national norms. On RCEP, Goyal said it was that “we are ready to lend”. the society. During a conver- is for the shareholders’ long- sation with WEF Founder and term benefit,” Nadella said.
    Executive Chairman Klaus He said there are four @8
  Schwab, Nadella also favoured interconnected components a debate on CEO pay and all needed for the world to col-     3  R      kinds of remuneration, includ- lectively achieve more this ing return on capital. decade — power broad eco-  (:) economy back in shape and if      Asked what was his recipe nomic growth through tech the government had looked at for doing good and at the same intensity; ensure that this eco- s the Government works divesting these jewels, it would   "  time doing well as the most valu- nomic growth is inclusive; Aon divesting debt-laden not have got a great value. able company in the world, build trust in technology and Air India, Union Minister He was talking at a session Davos: The World Economic Nadella said, “It comes down to its use; and commit to a sus- Piyush Goyal on Thursday said on ‘Strategic Outlook: India’ at Forum on Thursday having that core business design: tainable future. if he was not a minister, he the WEF 2020 here. announced new internet secu- when you do well, the world Asked about a possible would be bidding for the air- “If I weren’t a minister rity principles, developed by a around you does well.” “People bifurcation of economy and line. Air India has been in the today, I would be bidding for group of leading ISPs and mul- and institutions are all part of tech between China and the red for long and the govern- Air India. It has some of the tilateral organisations, to help our society, so if you don’t think US, Nadella said, “Every coun- ment is now in the process of best bilaterals the world over... protect up to one billion users. about the broader systems, it’s try cares about their national finalising the contours for its A well managed and Unveiling the new initiative not stable,” he added. “The security, I would urge us to disinvestment. efficient Air India with lot here at its 50th annual meeting, question ultimately goes back to think about what should hap- Responding to a query more good aircraft put in using the WEF said BT, Deutsche what is the market saying and pen.” “If we should ‘conscious- about proposed disinvestment these bilaterals is nothing short Telekom, Du Telecom, Europol, what is society saying?” ly decouple’, all we will do is of Air India, BPCL and other of a gold mine to my mind,” Global Cyber Alliance, Internet Referring to the book ‘The increase the overall transac- companies, Goyal said in the Goyal said. Society, Korea Telecom, Narrow Corridor’, he said you tional costs of our economy. first term, the Government Bilaterals refers to an agree- Proximus, Saudi Telcom, have to find what works, so no “The last 30-year period has had inherited an ment between two countries Singtel, Telstra and ITU one loses out. It is in the long- been an amazing period of economy which was in pretty that allows each other’s airlines endorse these new principles term interest of the sharehold- market access, but we need to terrible shape. to operate services with a spe- combatting high-volume ers that we do the right thing grow up because the world is Steps were taken to put the cific number of seats. cyberattacks, protecting up to by the stakeholders, he empha- more complicated,” he said. one billion consumers in 180 countries. While certain cyberattacks , ,
)*+#, focus on specific organisations, the majority target the largest number of internet users pos- "'#   sible. Such attacks are often rel- atively easy for cybercriminals New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Shipping to undertake and can cause (Independent Charge) and Chemicals & Fertilizers serious harm. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday met Secretary The impact of indiscrimi- General of International Maritime Organization (IMO) Kitack nate malicious activity online Lim at the 50th Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum at can be significant and carries an Davos, Switzerland. Mansukh Mandaviya Shipping (I/C) and estimated global price tag of Chemical & Fertilizers with the Secretary General, IMO Kitack USD 6 trillion in 2021, the WEF Lim in meeting at the 50th Annual Meeting of World Economic said. The new principles ask Forum at Davos, Switzerland. In this meeting, mutual discus- ISPs to protect consumers by sions were held regarding various Global Maritime issues con- default from widespread cyber- cerning India like Ban on Single Use Plastic by India for reduc- attacks and act collectively with ing Marine Pollution, Availability of low Sulphur fuel comply- peers to identify and respond to ing to IMO 2020 Convention and installation of Mahatma Gandhi known threats. PTI Bust at IMO Headquarter, London.      

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  ""  *             8   4   bank made a provisioning of 1,802.91 crore dur- FG'G.H,/E ing the quarter under review, compared with   2 56&  "      1,977.34 crore a year ago. New Delhi: Nippon Life India Asset Management New Delhi (PTI): Industry ing the demand in the real on Thursday reported a 36 per cent jump in prof- & FG ' GE*,,H  /'/#(" by 2.26%, Axis Bank by 1.41%, spectacular over couple of chamber CII on Thursday urged estate sector, which will have sig- it after tax (PAT) at 149 crore for the third quar- Mumbai: State-owned Oriental Bank of Kotak Bank by 1.14% and weeks, the midcaps are gaining the government to increase tax nificant impact on job creation ter ended December 31, 2019. The company had Commerce (OBC) on Thursday reported a 39.11 napping its three-day los- ICICI Bank by 0.96%. traction.” benefits for home buyers to in both formal and informal sec- posted a PAT of 109.62 crore in the year-ago peri- per cent jump in net profit at 201.66 crore for ing run, market bench- ONGC gained 1.12% amid Midcaps have delivered 8% boost demand in the liquidity- tor, as well as a multiplier effect od, Nippon Life India Asset Management said in the quarter ended December 2019, mainly due Smark index Sensex rose by a fall in global crude oil prices. return over last one month hit real estate sector. on overall demand,” Chandrajit a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges. The to reduction in bad loans. The bank, which is 271 points on Thursday fol- Other gainers included while Nifty has given margin- The chamber said that in order Banerjee, Director General of company’s total income dropped to 360.64 crore going to be merged with another state-run lender lowing gains in banking and M&M, Titan, Infosys, and ally negative return, he added. to meet a minimum GDP the Confederation of Indian during the October-December quarter of the cur- Punjab National Bank, had reported a profit of energy stocks despite a massive Ultratech Cement. All sectoral indices ended growth target of 6 to 7 per cent, Industry said. rent financial year from 403.97 crore in the same 144.96 crore in October-December quarter a sell-off in global equities. Tech Mahindra, on a positive note, with BSE it was important to have a defin- “The maximum available period last fiscal. Nippon Life India Asset year ago. The bank’s total income during The 30-share BSE Sensex PowerGrid, TCS, Bajaj Auto, capital goods, realty, oil and gas, itive plan for boosting the deduction on interest payment Management, formerly known as Reliance Nippon December quarter stood at 5,642.61 crore as settled 271.02 points, or 0.66%, Reliance Industries and Maruti telecom, consumer durables, demand in the sector. The sec- of home loan taken for all the Life Asset Management, said its asset base stood compared with 5,127.98 crore a year ago, it said higher at 41,386.40. It hit an ended in the red. industrials and utilities set- tor needs more liquidity support property/(ies) should be at 3,10,100 crore at the end of December 2019. in a regulatory filing. Income from interest stood intra-day high of 41,413.96 According to experts, tling up to 2.33% higher. and steps to boost demand, the increased from `,00,000 to “Post rebranding, overall feedback from our cus- at 4,659.93 crore as against 4,561.12 crore dur- and a low of 41,098.91. despite carnage in other Asian Broader BSE midcap and it said in a statement. 5,00,000,” it said. tomers and distributors has been very positive. ing October-December quarter of previous fis- The broader NSE Nifty equities amid fears of contagion smallcap rallied up to 1.06%. “CII has urged the govern- The government should This is also reflected in our AUM (assets under cal. The ratio of net non-performing assets gained 73.45 points, or 0.61%, after a deadly virus emerged Modest fall in crude oil ment to increase the tax bene- also consider increasing the management) inflows, we have seen return of sev- (NPAs) reduced to 5.98 per cent during the quar- to end at 12,180.35, ending its from China, stock-specific price and sharp upsurge in fits to home buyers and extend income criteria under PMAY eral leading corporates, SMEs and HNIs,” Nippon ter under review from 7.15 per cent in the year- four-day losing streak. action kept domestic bench- Larsen & Toubro stock post the income limit under Pradhan scheme to `18 and `25 lakh from Life India Asset Management ED and CEO ago period. Gross NPAs also fell to 12.64 per Larsen & Toubro (L&T) marks buoyed. results helped bulls maintain Mantri Awas Yojana to boost the current `12 and `18 lakh in Sundeep Sikka said. During the quarter, digital cent from 15.82 per cent. In absolute terms, net was the top gainer in the Sensex Vinod Nair, Head of positive sentiment in the mar- demand in the sector which is the MIG I and ll categories, purchase transactions rose to 11 lakh, an NPAs stood at 9,507.53 crore, down from pack, rising by 2.98%, after the Research AT Geojit Financial ket, Shrikant Chouhan, Senior battling stress and liquidity respectively. “This would allow increase of 38 per cent from the year-ago period. 9,972.61 in the corresponding period during company reported a 15 per cent Services, said, “The market is vice-president (equity technical issues for the past year,” it a wider section of the society to Digital contribute over 40 per cent to total new the last financial year. rise in its consolidated net marginally up today due to the research), Kotak Securities, added. benefit from the scheme push- purchase transactions. 8 8.0./,  profit at 2,560.32 crore for bounce back by banks, auto, commented. It has also proposed a ing demand,” it said. '8 &   quarter to December 2019. and mid & small caps after a Bourses in Shanghai, Hong focused action plan to boost the Further, the CII said grant-   & P   G*-H New Delhi: Debt-ridden housing finance firm Bharti Airtel, which is fac- mild consolidation during the Kong, Tokyo and Seoul declined sector as part of its pre-budget ing infrastructure status to inte- Mumbai: State-owned Canara Bank on Thursday DHFL on Thursday has reported a consolidated ing 35,586 crore demand for week. We feel that a cautious up to 2.75%. European markets suggestions. “To meet a mini- grated townships and overall reported a 3.8 per cent rise in its net profit to net loss of 6,640.62 crore for the quarter ended AGR dues, rose by 1.8% after trend will be maintained in the were also trading on a negative mum GDP growth target of 6 to housing sector, would help 329.62 crore in the third quarter of the current September 30, 2019. It had posted consolidated the telecom firm said it would near-term since a lot has been note in their early sessions. Brent 7 per cent it is very important to developers access priority fund- financial year, mainly due to a decline in pro- net profit of 439.51 crore in the year-ago peri- wait for the outcome of mod- factored in the market about crude oil futures fell 1.22 per cent have a definitive plan for boost- ing at a lower cost. portion of bad loans. The bank’s profit was 317.52 od, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL) ification petition listed for budget wish list and revival in to USD 62.44 per barrel. crore during the December 2018 quarter. Its total said in a filing to BSE. The company said that the hearing before the Supreme earnings growth, while the The rupee depreciated income stood at 14,001.63 crore during the quar- net loss/profit after tax was “fully attributable to Court next week. Sources also start to Q3 result is below par.” depreciated by 7 paise to close ( + 
 ./   01 2   ter ended December 2019, up from 13,513.35 the owners of the parent”. The consolidated total said that the DoT has advised Hemang Kapasi, portfolio at 71.26 against the US dollar crore in the year-ago period, Canara Bank said revenue from operations of DHFL in July- its departments to not take any manager (equity investment on Thursday.At the interbank    
  in a stock exchange filing. The net non-performing September period dropped to 2,106.71 crore over coercive action against the tel- products), Sanctum Wealth foreign exchange market, the New Delhi (PTI): State-owned ONGC has received bids for 50 assets (NPAs) as a percentage of total assets stood 3,483.32 crore in the year-ago period. Pursuant cos for failing to pay AGR dues Management, said, “Nifty local currency opened on a out of the 64 small and marginal oil and gas fields it has offered at 5.05 per cent, down from 6.37 per cent a year to an order dated December 3, 2019 of the by the January 23 deadline set snapped a four-day losing weak note at 71.21. During the in a first of its kind bid round for raising production by involv- ago. Similarly, the percentage of gross NPAs also National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, by the Supreme Court. streak on the back of short cov- day, it swung between a high of ing private companies. As many as 12 companies made 28 bids narrowed to 8.36 per cent from 10.25 per cent. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process has been Banking stocks also recov- ering. While, the performance 71.16 and a low of 71.35 and for 50 fields at the close of bidding on January 17, sources privy In absolute terms, the net NPAs stood at initiated against the company as per the provisions ered after recent losses. SBI rose of headline index is not very finally settled at 71.26. to the development said. 21,337.74 crore, down from 26,591.07 crore. The of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

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119.25 123.40 KEC 332.05 336.55 326.15 329.50 IOB 11.40 11.41 10.90 10.99 GRASIM 785.00 811.95 783.00 809.60 16.70 AUBANK 908.10 1007.25 908.10 974.75 GSFC 87.50 91.50 86.55 90.65 TRENT 592.25 592.70 583.40 589.00 KRBL 281.00 286.05 280.85 282.80 AXISBANK 725.05 737.55 719.40 723.90 11.30 RBLBANK 329.15 345.10 325.50 339.50 SUNTECK 387.00 396.85 377.85 391.15 MMTC 21.80 22.60 21.30 22.15 GODREJAGRO 548.50 556.15 547.55 554.05 BHARTIARTL 516.00 526.00 512.60 523.60 CONCOR 550.00 555.00 547.50 552.80 BRIGADE 232.00 233.15 225.00 229.50 PHOENIXLTD 890.00 890.00 875.10 876.00 INFY 777.10 785.50 776.70 782.35 12.15 TATAMOTORS 186.10 190.35 183.90 188.40 TATAPOWER 59.15 60.25 59.05 60.15 SYNGENE 308.00 312.00 303.10 305.45 VARROC 488.00 490.05 480.00 481.10 TATAMOTORS 186.75 190.40 183.80 188.10 2.50 RELIANCE 1538.40 1541.55 1521.00 1527.00 PAGEIND 25465.00 25980.25 25360.10 25749.95 DALBHARAT 852.25 865.00 852.05 857.15 KNRCON 288.65 294.00 288.35 290.65 KOTAKBANK 1588.00 1608.40 1581.30 1606.90 21.40 STAR 397.55 417.90 397.00 411.05 EIDPARRY 227.60 232.00 225.30 228.85 FCONSUMER 24.30 25.35 24.25 24.85 TCIEXP 745.75 771.05 744.00 769.00 HEROMOTOCO2397.00 2434.85 2380.00 2431.00 31.95 AXISBANK 722.00 737.30 719.65 722.80 BALRAMCHIN 184.75 185.55 182.00 183.00 OBEROIRLTY 548.05 564.00 548.00 555.65 PGHH 11195.00 11335.00 11121.00 11250.00 ULTRACEMCO 4470.00 4540.00 4446.05 4535.00 58.05 IOC 115.00 120.90 115.00 118.95 LTI 1925.00 1939.35 1919.10 1933.15 DIXON 4180.00 4197.70 4138.30 4184.30 STARCEMENT 90.55 90.60 88.05 89.00 WIPRO 246.45 249.10 245.35 248.95 3.10 TCS 2206.50 2217.20 2182.40 2193.45 BERGEPAINT 540.10 554.90 539.05 553.35 WABAG 223.15 225.45 222.15 223.05 CAPPL 296.00 297.05 292.35 294.00 NTPC 112.60 114.45 112.30 113.55 1.40 IDEA 5.61 6.08 5.59 5.91 BAJAJ-AUTO 3077.30 3087.10 3052.20 3065.00 SUDARSCHEM 480.70 484.00 475.00 476.60 GMDCLTD 66.65 68.60 66.65 67.35 HCLTECH 590.10 599.95 587.00 598.00 7.35 ZEEL 296.50 296.50 277.80 279.10 NAUKRI 2540.00 2600.00 2535.50 2592.00 NATCOPHARM 647.30 660.75 645.40 649.00 FINOLEXIND 565.35 565.35 551.45 553.00 TATASTEEL 475.90 481.85 473.15 479.95 4.90 BAJFINANCE 4150.00 4164.95 4086.20 4142.00 IDBI 35.40 35.70 35.20 35.45 KANSAINER 514.85 517.85 508.00 514.10 KPRMILL 678.90 703.00 675.25 679.95 ICICIBANK 521.40 530.25 517.05 527.75 4.90 MARUTI 7136.35 7220.00 7125.00 7141.25 ADANIGAS 167.50 174.75 166.60 172.85 APOLLOTYRE 175.90 177.10 174.70 174.70 BAJAJHLDNG 3370.00 3373.00 3335.00 3341.00 CENTURYPLY 169.05 172.50 167.55 171.90 ONGC 117.25 118.95 116.40 117.40 1.00 POWERGRID 197.30 206.90 194.05 201.25 MOTHERSUMI 138.65 141.45 138.05 140.60 IPCALAB 1230.00 1263.90 1211.00 1216.15 3MINDIA 22345.05 22435.00 22339.95 22399.00 TEAMLEASE 2664.35 2751.35 2642.00 2694.50 SUNPHARMA 447.20 452.20 445.00 450.00 3.70 TATAGLOBAL 385.15 399.40 384.05 393.00 JUBLFOOD 1785.50 1798.00 1767.55 1794.05 NIACL 159.20 167.80 158.55 163.70 JBCHEPHARM 500.00 500.25 493.50 495.50 REDINGTON 115.75 117.65 115.25 115.60 VEDL 153.60 155.40 152.35 154.10 0.90 INFY 774.00 785.20 774.00 784.55 VOLTAS 695.00 717.70 695.00 712.15 GLENMARK 348.00 353.30 347.15 350.70 AKZOINDIA 2008.00 2034.90 1983.00 1991.00 SUNDRMFAST 511.95 512.90 501.00 510.45 BRITANNIA 3103.85 3122.90 3068.10 3122.90 16.55 INDUSINDBK 1330.50 1340.00 1320.35 1332.15 OMAXE 165.00 165.00 153.60 154.15 SJVN 26.00 26.35 24.80 25.40 FINEORG 2223.90 2246.45 2193.30 2223.50 ARVINDFASN 419.75 429.00 406.60 410.15 HDFC 2422.00 2436.40 2404.35 2429.00 12.40 NMDC 130.80 139.50 127.10 133.05 BHEL 43.40 44.00 43.30 43.45 BHARATFORG 503.55 515.75 502.50 514.85 TEJASNET 83.55 87.50 83.30 84.30 MAHSEAMLES 404.70 410.75 404.00 404.00 HINDALCO 203.60 205.35 202.75 204.50 0.90 DLF 258.15 262.00 257.25 260.70 BOMDYEING 86.00 88.50 86.00 87.35 INFIBEAM 58.90 59.20 58.20 58.35 ITDC 313.70 317.45 307.10 310.30 WABCOINDIA 6419.30 6511.45 6411.20 6510.00 ADANIPORTS 384.45 386.75 380.75 385.00 1.40 PEL 1607.10 1699.05 1596.00 1687.55 GESHIP 341.65 349.00 335.70 340.60 LAURUSLABS 402.30 422.40 402.30 417.00 AJANTPHARM 1188.90 1190.50 1169.50 1178.30 ALLCARGO 103.70 104.70 102.70 104.45 HDFCBANK 1240.00 1246.85 1231.00 1245.35 4.50 HDFCBANK 1242.00 1246.65 1231.85 1245.00 HEG 1125.00 1141.70 1121.15 1135.40 DABUR 489.90 492.00 483.00 492.00 BDL 308.00 309.95 302.10 303.20 MOIL 158.75 160.10 157.70 159.00 HINDUNILVR 2051.75 2060.85 2035.00 2057.00 5.30 TITAN 1176.50 1206.00 1175.00 1204.10 GAYAPROJ 75.55 79.00 72.75 73.00 SUZLON 2.56 2.58 2.50 2.54 AMBER 1347.60 1369.65 1347.60 1369.00 TIMETECHNO 58.75 60.00 58.25 58.25 INDUSINDBK 1330.00 1339.80 1320.10 1330.20 2.80 KOTAKBANK 1585.05 1608.55 1585.00 1604.05 OIL 138.90 143.80 137.10 138.75 ABBOTINDIA 12750.00 12777.50 12639.95 12677.70 LAXMIMACH 3675.95 3699.85 3624.15 3634.55 THYROCARE 555.80 555.80 544.55 548.00 JSWSTEEL 266.00 268.95 264.10 266.20 0.35 PFC 110.45 116.00 108.85 113.55 TATAMTRDVR 77.25 80.30 77.25 79.10 ADANITRANS 333.25 337.05 330.75 332.55 HINDCOPPER 44.65 45.65 44.60 45.05 SANOFI 6654.70 6661.85 6615.00 6615.00 INFRATEL 239.20 243.75 235.45 241.20 0.20 PVR 1919.00 1952.35 1886.45 1895.00 INDIGO 1482.00 1489.00 1452.00 1459.80 TATACOFFEE 103.00 105.40 102.60 103.70 CRISIL 1811.55 1821.60 1788.05 1796.70 HATHWAY 20.80 20.80 19.90 20.15 NESTLEIND 15500.00 15625.00 15455.00 15550.00 1.30 JINDALSTEL 180.40 181.20 177.60 179.20 RELCAPITAL 10.59 10.75 10.00 10.30 INTELLECT 172.55 173.00 167.50 171.10 RATNAMANI 1216.45 1237.90 1215.00 1237.60 TVSSRICHAK 1778.65 1790.00 1755.00 1764.95 CANBK 220.00 226.65 217.10 220.70 NBCC 35.70 36.95 35.70 36.45 ATUL 4340.00 4396.85 4321.65 4383.45 MIDHANI 164.95 166.40 163.70 165.15 SOMANYCERA 227.15 227.60 219.15 222.20 BAJFINANCE 4123.00 4163.85 4085.00 4142.00 -0.20 NHPC 26.60 28.95 24.85 27.15 BANDHANBNK 478.55 480.00 474.45 475.05 MOTILALOFS 884.90 884.90 840.35 841.55 KTKBANK 74.90 75.10 73.60 74.10 BALMLAWRIE 123.70 124.85 123.55 124.20 MARUTI 7145.40 7220.00 7123.15 7132.95 -2.65 CANFINHOME 456.80 485.65 451.60 477.60 FORTIS 153.90 155.40 150.65 153.30 GODREJCP 729.45 742.65 724.25 738.75 AIAENG 1747.45 1790.00 1719.95 1767.60 INDOSTAR 242.00 242.00 236.10 237.80 ITC 238.10 238.75 236.90 237.95 -0.10 WESTLIFE 386.70 452.00 386.70 421.30 IBREALEST 97.10 101.20 95.00 101.15 PGHL 4350.00 4460.40 4337.00 4445.75 NBVENTURES 90.15 92.80 88.45 89.15 JYOTHYLAB 159.70 159.70 156.15 158.40 ASIANPAINT 1779.00 1789.00 1757.10 1778.10 -1.15 SHOPERSTOP 412.00 417.00 406.95 414.00 SUNPHARMA 445.25 452.00 445.10 450.25 NOCIL 121.50 121.60 120.00 120.35 PNCINFRA 194.25 197.90 192.00 196.50 JKCEMENT 1305.00 1308.15 1292.95 1300.05 RELIANCE 1536.50 1541.95 1520.70 1529.60 -3.75 NIITTECH 1870.00 2057.00 1858.50 1990.40 AMBUJACEM 210.00 214.90 209.95 213.60 JKTYRE 83.40 83.40 81.15 81.40 JSWENERGY 66.50 67.55 66.50 66.60 GSKCONS 8825.00 8906.60 8800.00 8906.60 COALINDIA 192.05 195.20 189.85 191.40 -0.50 TATACHEM 751.40 760.80 749.95 758.25 FEDERALBNK 93.80 95.90 93.35 94.65 CUMMINSIND 586.00 586.00 568.55 569.55 SONATSOFTW 331.20 336.00 330.05 334.00 JKLAKSHMI 342.00 346.90 340.20 342.35 BAJAJ-AUTO 3072.00 3089.95 3051.10 3068.00 -8.40 LICHSGFIN 476.80 484.00 473.55 476.10 GHCL 209.80 209.80 193.95 195.95 INDIANB 103.95 105.65 103.80 104.15 ENGINERSIN 99.60 101.00 99.30 100.40 IFBIND 683.05 684.35 675.05 680.00 BAJAJFINSV 9547.50 9596.00 9484.15 9509.40 -38.10 UPL 562.80 564.65 540.65 542.15 CHOLAHLDNG 543.95 563.50 542.45 561.95 SWANENERGY 120.60 121.00 117.20 117.70 VMART 1885.25 1944.70 1880.00 1925.00 TNPL 193.75 193.75 189.10 191.50 TCS 2209.80 2217.75 2183.70 2188.00 -13.90 PNBHOUSING 574.90 579.25 525.20 542.30 BEML 995.00 1011.00 989.40 997.05 JSLHISAR 79.20 81.30 78.80 79.00 TRIDENT 7.19 7.23 7.14 7.20 TATAMETALI 638.00 642.25 629.65 629.70 EICHERMOT 21070.00 21196.00 20780.50 20905.00 -195.00 ONGC 117.00 118.90 116.50 117.75 GUJGAS 280.80 291.70 279.35 290.80 UNIONBANK 51.50 52.75 51.40 52.45 BASF 1017.30 1026.90 1010.00 1016.35 SUPRAJIT 204.25 205.30 203.15 204.65 DRREDDY 3055.30 3078.70 3024.00 3032.10 -29.95 L&TFH 117.10 119.90 117.00 119.05 JSWSTEEL 265.15 268.95 264.00 266.00 VINATIORGA 2142.00 2198.00 2128.65 2194.00 HFCL 17.10 17.35 17.05 17.20 MAHABANK 13.34 13.50 13.23 13.28 TECHM 777.25 780.45 766.90 769.50 -9.25 NESTLEIND 15477.00 15620.55 15465.00 15541.25 BRITANNIA 3100.00 3124.20 3069.10 3111.40 SYMPHONY 1215.40 1279.60 1208.90 1265.30 SUPREMEIND 1325.00 1334.90 1318.65 1318.75 TIINDIA 522.75 525.30 518.30 518.30 POWERGRID 196.75 207.40 193.90 197.55 -2.50 BANKBARODA 94.35 96.25 94.00 94.80 BIOCON 294.05 296.70 292.00 294.20 ITDCEM 63.55 66.20 62.65 66.00 REPCOHOME 333.10 338.90 328.35 334.80 CHALET 346.70 347.50 339.00 339.45 CIPLA 464.50 475.85 459.35 465.00 -6.60 ULTRACEMCO 4473.70 4543.75 4446.85 4543.75 TCNSBRANDS 588.00 589.35 582.85 582.85 TORNTPOWER 316.10 321.00 315.40 319.00 OFSS 2980.80 3000.00 2943.00 2987.70 IRCON 432.75 439.00 431.40 439.00 UPL 560.00 564.55 540.30 540.50 -22.45 HINDALCO 204.00 205.30 202.80 204.65 NCC 56.95 58.65 56.65 58.20 LALPATHLAB 1595.00 1645.00 1592.85 1639.15 ASTERDM 161.15 166.20 157.95 164.20 AEGISLOG 211.85 212.85 206.20 209.90 ZEEL 295.10 297.00 277.60 278.70 -21.65 ACC 1524.35 1559.20 1524.35 1550.25 RAMCOCEM 832.00 869.45 828.65 858.30 MAXINDIA 89.00 91.50 86.20 90.45 BLISSGVS 145.10 147.95 144.50 146.50 CORPBANK 24.40 24.45 24.00 24.10 JUSTDIAL 595.10 620.55 593.55 613.80 DELTACORP 198.00 201.45 196.50 197.15 HINDZINC 210.60 210.60 207.55 208.30 GLAXO 1627.00 1637.80 1624.00 1629.00 ERIS 506.25 508.00 502.35 506.80   DMART 1915.00 1928.75 1911.40 1922.95 TECHM 778.10 779.90 767.00 768.85 SCHNEIDER 79.85 85.95 79.40 83.60 SOBHA 441.00 454.15 441.00 446.00 GUJALKALI 427.85 430.00 421.10 424.00 ASIANPAINT 1783.50 1788.35 1758.00 1775.30 DCBBANK 176.60 185.80 176.60 182.30 IBULISL 126.40 131.65 123.00 124.25 PERSISTENT 733.55 739.90 719.50 738.15 SHRIRAMCIT 1365.05 1431.05 1365.05 1389.80 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE GRASIM 788.00 814.00 784.85 810.95 GNFC 202.95 206.50 198.70 204.65 KEI 528.50 536.05 518.20 522.70 BAJAJCON 233.00 236.25 233.00 235.15 MAHLOG 422.00 428.60 413.00 415.40 NIFTY NEXT 50 28638.35 28936.75 28604.95 28897.85 304.85 COROMANDEL 600.95 618.70 593.30 612.00 ITI 94.80 95.80 92.40 92.95 DBL 418.70 430.55 418.35 421.20 HAL 860.35 877.00 846.90 853.70 JISLJALEQS 7.69 7.94 7.69 7.91 PFC 109.00 116.15 108.10 115.20 6.35 MGL 1147.00 1183.80 1136.85 1179.60 JMFINANCIL 102.15 108.90 101.75 107.20 TV18BRDCST 27.30 27.30 26.10 26.40 GEPIL 678.00 688.65 677.05 685.50 IBULHSGFIN 296.65 317.60 296.60 313.45 17.15 BPCL 459.95 471.50 457.55 468.85 EXIDEIND 198.90 200.85 196.80 198.40 DCAL 82.40 83.85 81.00 83.85 GDL 133.00 134.40 130.30 132.30 IDEA 5.60 6.10 5.60 5.90 0.30 HINDUNILVR 2052.00 2061.15 2035.05 2056.15 NATIONALUM 45.50 46.25 45.25 46.10 FRETAIL 343.95 344.50 338.95 340.45 INOXWIND 45.45 45.45 41.70 41.90 PEL 1610.00 1699.80 1595.50 1686.55 78.60 IGL 473.00 494.95 472.30 490.90 ADANIGREEN 200.90 200.90 190.00 192.35 VGUARD 225.20 229.65 225.00 229.65 ALBK 18.45 18.75 18.35 18.65 HAVELLS 600.50 621.00 600.50 619.50 19.00 GODREJPROP 969.00 1024.80 969.00 1020.00 PRESTIGE 388.35 405.00 388.35 401.35 BANKINDIA 66.60 68.20 66.60 67.60 ORIENTELEC 208.90 211.20 207.50 207.75 NIACL 160.50 167.90 158.20 163.50 4.35 COALINDIA 192.90 195.10 189.95 190.75 COCHINSHIP 423.05 425.45 393.00 403.65 VENKYS 1756.00 1790.00 1755.00 1766.30 ANDHRABANK 17.00 17.15 16.90 16.95 BERGEPAINT 540.55 555.50 538.50 554.30 14.45 M&MFIN 352.95 365.85 350.00 364.30 WELCORP 167.25 171.50 165.45 170.70 AAVAS 1962.80 2010.00 1952.95 1997.25 NETWORK18 27.50 27.50 27.00 27.20 GICRE 249.95 263.60 246.15 255.05 6.10 ICICIPRULI 506.55 514.60 505.20 506.00 ADANIPOWER 63.30 63.65 62.45 63.25 SOUTHBANK 11.15 11.25 11.00 11.05 SYNDIBANK 27.70 28.00 27.40 27.50 PETRONET 271.00 277.50 270.85 277.00 6.15 LTTS 1640.00 1748.00 1640.00 1726.85 CHOLAFIN 318.50 325.00 313.90 324.10 NESCO 744.00 774.20 730.55 768.35 GARFIBRES 1425.00 1435.00 1393.20 1393.95 ICICIGI 1320.00 1350.75 1304.05 1343.00 29.40 GRAPHITE 316.00 325.70 313.25 323.30 ICICIGI 1328.40 1351.95 1305.55 1330.50 ALKEM 2361.00 2363.00 2315.95 2315.95 TTKPRESTIG 5990.00 5990.00 5947.05 5950.00 DIVISLAB 1855.00 1902.40 1853.00 1895.20 40.05 HINDPETRO 247.95 251.00 244.40 246.90 RVNL 25.00 26.80 24.70 26.60 MUTHOOTFIN 754.20 763.25 754.00 760.30 ADVENZYMES 180.00 180.15 178.05 178.70 BOSCHLTD 14709.00 15200.00 14652.00 14960.00 297.45 HDFCLIFE 614.85 621.95 612.05 615.75 JINDALSAW 98.55 102.40 98.50 99.60 ABFRL 236.00 240.80 232.10 233.90 UNITEDBNK 8.92 9.20 8.60 9.02 NHPC 26.55 29.00 24.85 26.65 0.50 HDFCAMC 3170.00 3238.80 3170.00 3222.75 AMARAJABAT 787.65 802.45 787.65 791.05 RITES 316.50 320.90 316.00 316.80 LAKSHVILAS 15.90 15.90 15.45 15.75 GODREJCP 729.40 743.00 724.00 739.40 13.30 M&M 551.15 567.40 549.80 566.80 IDFCFIRSTB 43.50 44.05 43.20 43.60 ASHOKA 114.95 116.50 112.60 115.10 ESSELPRO 173.15 176.65 170.90 175.30 PAGEIND 25350.00 25990.00 25350.00 25877.55 449.35 CEATLTD 1030.00 1030.00 1007.10 1010.00 BOSCHLTD 14711.10 15200.00 14700.00 14952.10 INOXLEISUR 399.20 410.55 396.75 404.00 KPITTECH 99.20 99.55 96.50 98.15 ACC 1526.25 1554.90 1525.00 1550.00 25.60 BATAINDIA 1783.05 1808.00 1768.85 1800.30 STRTECH 129.50 133.85 129.30 132.95 HUDCO 41.80 42.80 41.30 42.25 CERA 2671.55 2687.50 2612.40 2629.00 AMBUJACEM 210.00 214.95 209.45 213.65 3.30 RAYMOND 705.00 705.90 674.75 678.45 TATAELXSI 962.80 978.00 961.60 967.25 UBL 1268.00 1270.50 1258.20 1265.25 GALAXYSURF 1493.00 1495.50 1470.00 1494.00 L&TFH 117.00 119.85 116.80 118.90 1.75 NTPC 112.40 114.45 112.30 113.60 DRREDDY 3050.00 3078.20 3025.85 3035.90 JCHAC 2207.55 2394.85 2207.55 2394.85 ASTRAZEN 2530.00 2546.25 2521.00 2531.35 MOTHERSUMI 138.40 141.45 138.00 140.80 2.05 ITC 238.00 238.80 237.00 237.90 SCI 60.90 62.20 60.50 61.35 SHANKARA 392.90 408.50 389.30 408.50 ORIENTCEM 83.10 84.65 83.00 83.55 PNB 61.05 62.35 61.00 61.85 0.85 CIPLA 462.20 475.50 460.00 465.55 SPARC 182.00 186.70 181.75 184.70 APLLTD 595.20 596.00 583.00 590.05 MAHSCOOTER 4367.00 4375.00 4320.80 4325.45 HDFCAMC 3171.40 3240.00 3171.40 3218.00 40.25 TVSMOTOR 464.55 469.85 459.50 464.35 RELINFRA 21.45 21.45 20.90 21.45 GODFRYPHLP 1413.00 1430.00 1375.05 1380.05 SADBHAV 132.75 136.00 132.35 133.20 DABUR 486.70 492.00 482.75 492.00 5.20 GAIL 126.00 130.65 125.40 129.60 GMRINFRA 23.05 24.00 23.05 23.90 NLCINDIA 58.30 58.30 54.15 55.55 FDC 226.90 231.15 226.20 227.70 BANKBARODA 94.20 96.25 94.00 95.25 0.95 RPOWER 1.97 2.17 1.97 2.17 IRB 111.35 115.60 111.35 113.40 CHAMBLFERT 169.70 173.00 168.00 172.50 VSTIND 4490.00 4575.75 4485.00 4499.05 SHK 113.70 116.50 113.70 115.00 PIDILITIND 1429.05 1447.00 1420.00 1441.50 12.95 MRF 68500.00 69999.00 68241.45 69870.10 SRF 3615.60 3661.30 3610.75 3637.50 PCJEWELLER 23.05 23.10 22.75 22.85 BLUEDART 2680.00 2800.00 2680.00 2788.80 SCHAEFFLER 4635.80 4686.70 4505.30 4632.70 DLF 258.10 262.00 257.10 260.45 2.35 HAVELLS 602.15 620.95 601.00 619.80 RECLTD 135.10 139.80 135.10 139.30 WHIRLPOOL 2433.65 2455.60 2383.80 2389.00 MINDACORP 104.30 109.40 103.05 107.15 EIHOTEL 148.75 149.00 146.45 147.35 COLPAL 1477.90 1492.00 1476.95 1491.00 13.00 JAICORPLTD 108.50 116.35 108.00 115.20 PIDILITIND 1430.00 1446.30 1420.00 1444.60 QUESS 568.95 584.00 568.00 581.90 IFCI 6.50 6.55 6.42 6.45 NILKAMAL 1460.00 1487.85 1460.00 1482.00 ASHOKLEY 85.60 87.00 85.60 86.60 0.70 GRANULES 149.35 161.00 149.15 159.70 GICRE 250.20 264.25 246.55 255.05 ENDURANCE 1081.45 1122.00 1081.45 1114.25 KALPATPOWR 454.95 465.45 448.30 459.20 GPPL 91.10 92.00 90.15 91.10 OFSS 2955.00 3004.15 2940.00 2976.00 22.00 SPICEJET 100.15 102.90 98.75 99.00 HEROMOTOCO 2387.90 2434.20 2381.00 2430.00 HEXAWARE 336.40 347.10 336.40 343.15 HIMATSEIDE 136.95 141.00 136.95 138.85 HONAUT 26896.00 26900.00 26851.10 26855.00 HDFCLIFE 614.30 621.90 611.50 616.95 4.20 NAM-INDIA 349.65 354.00 342.00 346.65 CARERATING 662.50 679.10 662.50 671.00 INDHOTEL 144.50 146.60 142.00 143.70 BLUESTARCO 840.90 859.95 836.00 837.00 LAOPALA 171.25 174.00 169.00 174.00 SRTRANSFIN 1081.75 1088.95 1075.50 1082.00 6.95 JUBILANT 624.00 638.65 620.00 636.65 MINDTREE 910.25 917.00 895.25 899.90 GSPL 253.20 253.20 248.15 250.80 DCMSHRIRAM 403.00 405.15 396.30 396.30 FINCABLES 414.90 415.45 412.15 414.95 DMART 1920.00 1929.05 1910.10 1926.00 11.30 POLYCAB 1007.00 1020.00 993.75 1003.35 VBL 797.10 852.00 791.50 841.85 TIMKEN 950.00 964.75 926.50 958.80 APLAPOLLO 2010.00 2016.90 2003.65 2015.00 ECLERX 662.00 668.35 659.80 662.05 BIOCON 294.00 296.80 291.25 294.30 1.65 COLPAL 1478.05 1491.50 1477.90 1489.20 EQUITAS 103.85 106.35 103.35 105.85 MPHASIS 892.00 914.00 890.00 910.05 MRPL 45.20 45.70 44.70 44.80 CCL 196.65 197.50 195.75 196.10 SBILIFE 985.40 1004.00 980.20 986.50 4.80 BEL 102.90 104.50 100.15 101.40 ISEC 432.00 447.50 429.90 442.00 BBTC 1127.80 1146.95 1126.00 1140.55 JAMNAAUTO 45.00 45.40 44.75 44.85 GRINDWELL 630.00 648.00 626.40 640.50 CONCOR 549.05 555.35 547.30 552.50 2.20 PNB 60.95 62.35 60.95 61.80 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The rain poured to become a success story and Puffin also announced the release of  % National Park, Tanzania, died stake was the existence of an generally include a high fever, thrice a day and the cameras’ vis- you are also happy to see the author Deepa Agarwal’s latest book, !   from an outbreak of Canine entire species of Asiatic lions that inflammation of the eyes and ibility was heavily affected. It’s increasing number of particular Journey to the Forbidden City. The book :  Distemper Virus (CDV)? The does not exist anywhere else in nose and coughing. Now that not always necessary that ani- species but then the question is is a fascinating account of Nain Singh   $ * virus, which is normally associ- the world. When I heard scien- they know that something like mals (lions) would come out of — where is the space? Our Rawat, an unsung Kumaoni hero, who ated with dogs, wasn’t till then tists and conservationists this can happen, they are taking their dens during heavy rainfall. country has history, mythology, mapped Tibet in disguise in the 19th     (  thought of as deadly enough to expressing fears that the Indian measures to vaccinate the cattle Our filming equipment were culture, and everything has century. Simple and accessible, this is 02 +  threaten big cats until epidem- lion may not be able to come out around the area. Healthy lions very expensive so we didn’t taught us to be tolerant of other one of the only books on Nain Singh,  2 2 ic history among other species of this crisis, I was really worried. from the Gir forests were also want it to get wet or damaged living beings. We would not whose contribution was recognised by in sanctuaries suggested other- Gir is very special to me. This is shifted to an alternative location. because of rain. We could get deliberately want to harm the institutions like the Royal Geographical wise. In 2018, the disease broke where I had filmed my first TV Shots of CDV vaccine were also wet but not the equipment, of wildlife but when conflict hap- Society and Paris Geographical Society. out in India killing Asiatic lions series, The Lion Queens of India. imported from the US. They course (laughs). pens, it’s basically learning to co- Deepa said, “This is a book I have in the Gir forest sanctuary in I enjoy a special bond with the regularly monitored the moves I am lucky that I have a exist with it, which our ancestors dreamt of writing for many years. I had Gujarat. It became an alarming land, its people and its majestic of lions. young crew of camera persons. have done fantastically so far. We heard of my grandfather’s uncle Pundit concern for conservationists. animals. The toughest thing about need to make corridors for ani- Nain Singh’s achievements from child- Filmmaker and executive pro- We spoke with Discovery Does filming in proximity wildlife filming is that you have mals so that they can have safe hood. Stories were told about his dar- ducer of Optimum Television, India who sensed the gravity of with the animals in the jungle to get up at very odd hours passages. ing adventures, his quick intelligence Upma Bhatnagar will take view- the situation and gave us their disturb them? What were the because the best time to shoot is As a filmmaker, I can raise and the honours he had received for his ers to the forefront of India’s bat- full creative and logistic support. rules and regulations that you either early morning or evening, awareness among the common exploits. Apart from his manual of sur- tle with the deadly virus through Early in 2019, we started our had to follow? before the sun goes down. public and tell them what are the vey methods, Akshaansh Darpan, he had her 10-part series, The Lion research. We wanted to film dur- I have been filming wildlife During the day, it gets difficult challenges that they face. We even written Kingdom. The epidemic threat- ing the monsoon and usually the for a decade now and yes, we are because the animals are usually need to start inculcating certain a family his- ened to wipe out the last of the forest department does not per- not supposed to disturb the resting. No movement can be values in the young generation tory Itihas surviving Asiatic lions in the mit shoots at that time as it is animals. There are certain rules seen. Wildlife filming is very and let them know about the Rawat Kaum. world living in the wilds of the almost impossible to conduct that as a filmmaker I must fol- demanding in that sense. It wonderful forest diversity that There were Gir National Park. safaris. Gir is closed from June low. The first one is that you are takes a lot from your soul. India has. always heat- The Lion Kingdom is a story to October. But we managed to not supposed to go very near to There have been so many days ed arguments of how the forest department of get through despite the outbreak their respective habitats. We when we were just waiting for Can you share some of your about Gir National Park worked round of the disease. The series features never go beyond the restricted the rains to stop so that we could anecdotes? whether he the clock to try and save the king renowned veterinary surgeon area. As a result, it gets difficult start shooting. As a producer, We were shooting with a should be of the jungle while battling Steve Leonard as the host. He to capture the animals but you start worrying about your specific tribe, so we got to know described as heavy rains and flooding and has worked with other species thanks to technological advance- crew, the project that you start- them well. Over a period of time, a spy or not. dealing with a sudden increase and he knows how the lions ments, we have various types of ed but then suddenly one day, we were following a lioness Whatever in the number of crocodiles in were treated in Tanzania. camera lenses — wide angle, you get the perfect shots. There who had just given birth to cubs. information the area. Not only will the audi- zoom, telephoto and many such. are never any fixed schedules, so And there were other male lions he might ence get to witness the function- How did the virus come to It gets easier to get all the close it requires a lot of patience, atten- who wanted to take over the have gath- ing of the veterinarian hospital India? up shots without disturbing tion and hard work. I am really area. The lioness tried very hard ered on his in Gir but they will also get to A major way diseases them. For instance, if they are thankful for the support and to hide her cubs and keep the journeys, marvel at the transformation of mutate is by jumping between roaming around in groups or the cooperation from my team. place safe but eventually the cubs Nain Singh’s extraordinary contribution Gir during the monsoon as this species. Middle Eastern cubs are headed to play, we use were killed. That was a heart to the map of the world remains most is the first time ever the nation- Respiratory Syndrome, Ebola, long lenses to capture their What are the ground realities breaking moment for all of us. important to me.” (  4&    al park has been filmed during and the H1N1 Swine Flu... all everyday activities. We are told in national parks that lead to We couldn’t do anything about Namita Gokhale, co-director of  * . 2 C the rains. Upma discusses the jumped from animal to animal to not make too much of noise, the extinction of various it as we could not interfere with Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), said, “As highlights of her latest series. before crossing into humans. otherwise it would scare them. species? What can a common the ways of the habitat. Such many as 550 speakers will be participat-  &%! Similarly, there is a chain of other man do to help in conserva- incidents always stay with you. ing in the festival. 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or many of us, January is all Fabout giving things up: Maybe we’re going to stop eat- ing meat and embrace a plant- based diet. Or we’re ready to kick excess sugar to the curb after a holiday season awash in sweets. Or we’re committed to avoiding fast food. Starting the year with noble goals for eating well is a mod- ern rite of passage. But it’s just as common to ditch those grand plans within a few weeks. This year, how can we do it right? If we’re pledging to make better food choices, which t’s a warm winter after- beetroot salad (gluten-free). strategies can help us stick with noon. The sun is shining The salad, almost replicating them? Ibright. The birds chirp in all the elements found in a the distance. The plants rus- garden, tastes amazing. The   88 tle as the wind blows through topping of pumpkin seeds The consensus among them. The ambience, filled NATURE’S PILL and a pinch of lemon olive oil experts is clear: It’s tempting to with rustic wooden chairs make all the difference, giving begin with dramatic gestures, three weeks, says Anna Baker, ers can help, as can a notebook and tables and green plants it a more refreshing taste. but the key to lasting change is assistant professor of psychol- where you list what you’ve around me, seems to be the For the main course, I setting goals that are small ogy at Bucknell University, who eaten. perfect setting for a lunch date 
       order the Pumpkin massaman enough we won’t scrap them by researches the connection with myself. Fig@Museo in curry and the Thai krpao Valentine’s Day. between behavioral factors such Researchers have found Gurugram lets you sink in the     34
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   /'!&'!. /- vegetarian curry filled with goals can create long-term outcomes. estimating how many calories reconnect with yourself as roasted pumpkin and boiled change, says Leila Azarbad, “You hear that it takes 21 we’re taking in,” Azarbad says. easily as a phone connects potatoes. It has flavours of associate professor of psychol- days to create habit. There’s “We tend to underestimate with the home WiFi. Located peanut and red chilli, which ogy at North Central College in debate about whether it’s 21 what we’re eating, because we in Asia’s largest photography also give it a vibrant orange Naperville, Illinois. When peo- exactly, but you need a certain forget. When we’re cooking, we museum, there are some ele- colour. Served with jasmine ple set lofty goals, they can get amount of time of continuing to taste the pasta sauce a few ments of both cosy and chic in rice on the side, this luscious, discouraged after a couple do something before it becomes times and those are calories. Or the café. While one can enjoy thick gravy is nutty and a lit- weeks. “Our self-efficacy, that a habit. Once you do kind of get we walk past our colleague’s the cosyness and relish the tle spicy but makes sure that belief in our own ability, tanks. used to that change and you’re desk and they had a jar of aroma of the bakery indoors, it leaves you wanting for more. And that’s a huge predictor: If doing it regularly, then you M&M’s and we took a few, but the outdoor seating makes The Thai krpao is a non- you don’t feel confident in your can add in another thing,” those add up. That can be the for a fresh atmosphere, perfect vegetarian curry made with ability to make the change, Baker says. difference between you losing a for ambling conversations Thai basil chicken in soy and you’re going to discontinue try- If you make that one good pound a week and you not.” during a winter date. jaggery sauce, which lends it ing,” she says. shift for three weeks, congrat- Jumping to grabbing a velvet, dark brown texture. Picture this, says Dana ulate yourself. Then maintain  P&  something to sip on to, I And like any other Thai dish, White, a sports dietitian and that behaviour and add anoth- ' 8 order two smoothies — Kale this curry too is spicy. The jag- clinical associate professor at er small change, like drinking Accept that mistakes are a and avocado, and Wild berry gery’s sweetness is felt towards Quinnipiac University: You more water. normal part of building a new (vegan, no dairy). While the the end, relieving the taste- want to lose 20 pounds and you It’s tempting to try making habit. If you know an event is former seems to match with buds of all the spices. know that every afternoon you a half-dozen changes all at coming up where you’ll want to the greenery around me, the Undoubtedly, the two are the visit the office vending machine once, White says. But by focus- divert from your eating goals, latter derives its hue from the tastiest and healthiest meals of for a snack to boost your ener- ing on individual, small, accept that you may slip a bit red anthuriums. Well, the the day. And I can’t draw a gy. So begin packing a healthy unhealthy behaviours and “real- then. Aim for “consistency, not taste turns out to be quite sim- comparison between them. afternoon snack — not some- ly identifying what the triggers perfection,” says Baker. “You ilar to their colour compar- They’re equally comforting! thing punitive, but something are that lead to those behaviors,” have to plan in advance that isons too. The kale and avoca- However, there is always healthier that you’ll enjoy — she says, people “can have a you’re going to screw up. We’re do smoothie is leafy in its tex- room for some dessert. To end and have that instead of a vend- tremendous amount of success not perfect.” ture but absolutely refreshing the healthiest meal on an ing machine candy bar. without torturing themselves.” and delicious. The wild berries even healthier note, the It’s a measurable, specific  8   smoothie is sweet and sour, Bailey’s Tiramisu (gluten-free) change that won’t be unpleasant. &  Lastly, “tell everybody you that leaves a perfect tanginess as well as the sourness of the tacos replicate the taste of the sourdough bread is the base of is served. I can’t figure out And if it eliminates 200 calories, If your goal is to lose 20 know that you’re doing this on my tastebuds. Though tomatoes come through very chipotle chicken ones, the the dish. It is topped with a whether it is the Bailey’s that that shift will make a difference pounds, for example, it really because social support is huge,” sweeter than the former, there well, I wish the only difference being that the thick layer of hass avocado is adding to its taste (and my over the coming weeks and will take four or five months — Azarbad says. “If you’re going can’t be any probable compar- tacos would meat is replaced with kidney and garnished with goat excitement) or the dish com- months. Once that new behav- and it should, says Alex out to eat and they know you’re ison between both. have been beans here. These are cheese and sun-dried cherry pletely replicates the flavour of iour is in place, you can add Montoye, assistant professor of trying to change your diet, they While I am still relishing crispier. sweet and satis- tomatoes. The combination the traditional tiramisu. It another small but meaningful clinical exercise physiology at can help choose a restaurant the fresh smoothies, the While the fying. tastes as heavenly as it sounds. This is even though the change. Alma College in Alma, that will accommodate you,” she Chipotle chicken soft taco chipotle The It begins from the crunchiness savoiardi (low density, dry, The same thinking works if Michigan. says. makes its way to my table. The sauce next dish of the sourdough toast paired egg-based, sweet sponge bis- you’re eliminating animal prod- Losing a pound a week is And the need to save face tacos, served in a thin ceram- makes for arrives and with the creaminess of cuit) is gluten-free. ucts: Rather than going cold “really the maximum sustain- may keep you on track. “Once ic plate that resembles the some turns out to mashed avocado and ends The place will make you turkey (cold tofu?), begin by able weight loss,” Montoye says. you put it out there on social colour of soil, are filled with spiciness, be probably with the sweet and tart taste believe what it stands by — replacing one dinner per week Much as it surprises people, “2 media and you tell everybody the chipotle chicken while towards the one of the of the tomatoes. I must say, it healthy is happy. If you’re with a vegetarian meal. Plan it pounds a week is pretty that ‘I’m going to do this. I’m the dollops of sour cream end, the sour healthiest is earthy and lip-smackingly looking to spend the day for a night when you won’t be extreme.” going to lose 10 pounds by and guacamole round it off. cream, doing its breakfast dish- delicious. The dish is such that wherein you can relax, rejuve- rushed and can make an appeal- So aim to lose 5 pounds spring break, you feel that peo- One bite into the taco and I job perfectly, cools off this es and also a I could savour it for an entire nate and feel healthy, this is ing recipe, or budget for going over the next six weeks through ple are watching,” Azarbad says. realise that its shell is very soft roller-coaster of flavours. trendsetter. 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I’m going to be here third set. “I could have gone to a very ing practice. Her right calf strapped Burnley’s shock 2-0 victory, to help them get through this. dark place in the fourth set but I put heavily, Sania struggled to move while Tottenham boosted their When you’re at Man United it away.” freely on the court. It also affect- top four prospects with a 2-1 win there’s always going to be criti- Kyrgios and Nadal stay on course 6                          8  .    ed her serve. over Norwich on Wednesday. cism. for a fourth-round clash and the next Kichenok was also struggling at Solskjaer’s side suffered a “We can’t do anything but instalment in their grudge match downed Egor Gerasimov 7-6 (7/5), 6- That’s why I was freaking out inside the net, often missing easy put- third defeat in their last hold our hands up and after the Aussie hit back at criticism 4, 7-5. and also outside today,” said the two- away volleys. four Premier League say ‘this isn’t good enough from the “super salty” Spaniard last The German seventh seed has time French Open finalist. Serving at 2-4, Sania was bro- games to put the United for this club’. Of course year. been practising up to seven hours a A nosebleed was one of Daniil ken by the Chinese and they served boss’s job security back we’re disappointed in the Their victories followed a day of day after a winless ATP Cup and the Medvedev’s biggest challenges in his out the set easily. under the microscope. points tally and perfor- upheaval caused by the dirty hard work paid off as he win over Spanish qualifier Pedro The Indian took a medial time- Burnley’s first top- mances, we’re still fifth in rain, the latest weather prob- safely reached the third Martinez, while Gael Monfils, who out after the first set. Soon after, the flight win at Old Trafford the table.” lem at a tournament which has round. injured his racquet hand playing com- Indo-Ukrainian pair was broken in since 1962, secured by Tottenham needed a contended with bushfire “Definitely much bet- puter games before the tournament, the first game of the second set and Chris Wood’s 39th minute late winner from Son smoke, heavy downpours and ter than the ATP Cup. downed Ivo Karlovic. Sania found it difficult to contin- opener and a Jay Rodriguez Heung-min to snap a four- strong wind. Now in the third round, In the women’s draw Halep beat ue. thunderbolt after the break, game winless streak in the league Rain mixed with a dust I’m very happy about Dart 6-2, 6-4, while Belinda Bencic Sania had also pulled out of the exposed the flaws in a lacklus- and breathe new life into their storm coated the Melbourne Park that,” said the 22-year-old, who beat knocked out former French Open mixed doubles event, forcing com- tre United side who have made push for a top-four spot. facilities in a fine layer of mud Italy’s Marco Cecchinato in round champion Jelena Ostapenko — she patriot Rohan Bopanna to pair their worst start to a season since which took hours to clean and made one. was playing despite the sudden death with Kichenok. 1989-90. ALLI ENDS DROUGHT many outside courts temporarily However, fifth seed Dominic of her father this month. Also representing India in the The majority of Old Dele Alli’s opener had ended unusable. Thiem had a scare as he was taken Two-time Major winner mixed doubles is veteran Leander Trafford was on its feet when a three-game run without even to five sets by Australia’s 140th- Garbine Muguruza, who scaled Paes, who has teamed up with chants of “stand up if you hate scoring in the league for sixth 'I WAS FREAKING OUT' ranked Alex Bolt before recovering Mount Kilimanjaro in the Jelena Ostapenko, who had won Glazers” echoed around the placed Spurs before Teemu As action resumed Alexander his composure to win 6-2, 5-7, 6-7 off-season as she searches 2017 French Open. ground in reference to United’s Pukki’s penalty 20 minutes from Zverev, another man who has a run- (5/7), 6-1, 6-2. for a return to form, dis- They are pitted against local owners. time for bottom-of-the-table ning feud with Kyrgios, showed “It was all of a sudden a really patched home hope Ajla wild card entrants Storm Sanders Executive vice-chairman Ed Norwich. signs of a return to form as he tight third set that shouldn’t happen. %  1        1 .   Tomljanovic 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. and Marc Polmans. PTI Woodward was also subjected to South Korea forward Son’s many other abusive chants, stooping header 11 minutes while those few fans who from time hauled Jose  /( 0" remained in the stadium booed Mourinho’s men within six Solskjaer and his players at full- points of Chelsea. a Liga’s heavyweights were both given a scare &     time. Elsewhere, Ayoze Perez Lby third tier opponents in the Copa del Rey Former United defender scored twice as third placed on Wednesday as Barcelona needed two late Rio Ferdinand, a Premier Leicester ended their two-match goals to beat Ibiza and Real Madrid dug deep #  +/     "    '    League and Champions League winless league run with a 4-1 for victory over Unionistas de Salamanca. winner with the club, slammed victory over West Ham that was Barca sit 44 places ahead of Ibiza and Madrid Juan Gongora turned the ball into his own the performance and called for marred by an injury to their 56 above Unionistas but the lowly duo both came net after Gareth Bale, back from injury and ill- the US-based Glazer family to leading scorer Jamie Vardy. close to extraordinary upsets, only for Ibiza to ness, scored his first goal for his club since take action to stop the rot. Vardy limped off just before lose 2-1 and Unionistas 3-1 in front of their jubi- September 1. “I can’t defend this,” half-time at the King Power lant home fans. Bale’s celebrations were notably muted and Ferdinand told BT Sport. “These Stadium with his side 1-0 ahead With Lionel Messi rested and not even on he had to go off in the second half. young kids now in schools thanks to Harvey Barnes’ 24th- the bench, Antoine Griezmann proved the sav- “He sprained his ankle a little,” around the country, they are not minute opener, with the winger iour for Barcelona, scoring twice in the second said coach Zinedine Zidane. “I going to be wearing Manchester then setting up Ricardo Pereira half, including a 94th-minute winner, after Pep don’t think it’s much but tomorrow United shirts. to fire home the second in Caballe had given the hosts a fairytale lead at Can we’ll see.” “Fans are walking out after added time. Misses. At the end, Unionistas fans 84 minutes! It’s an embarrass- Five minutes after the inter-  +              “Scoring gave them confidence,” said Barca were waving their scarves with ment. People at the top need to val, Wilfred Ndidi was adjudged  % '      6   coach Quique Setien. “We were a bit sloppy, we pride just as Ibiza’s supporters look and see this and make to have bundled Sebastien Haller gave the ball away and that gave them life. It was- had applauded their team off, even changes, put a plan in place that over in the area and Mark Noble n’t easy.” though Griezmann had dashed their hopes just people can sit there and see scored from the penalty spot. *  Discomfort was more fleeting for Madrid, moments before. where we are going now. I don’t However, Leicester earned a who conceded an equaliser in the second half Elsewhere, holders Valencia beat Logrones see it.” debatable penalty of their own following a brilliant run and finish from 1-0 while Segunda strugglers Tenerife knocked Fifth placed United are six when Kelechi Iheanacho was    Unionistas’ Alvaro Romero, only to restore their out La Liga’s Real Valladolid with a surprise 2- points behind fourth placed deemed to have been brought advantage five minutes later.   '            835  1 win. Chelsea as they battle to quali- down by Angelo Ogbonna and   Neymar set up the first fy for next season’s Champions Perez made no mistake from 12 two goals with curling set pieces League via a top four finish. yards. as Paris Saint-Germain won Solskjaer admitted United The former Newcastle play- their French League Cup semi- %
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The Black Caps It remains to be seen if the Black Caps “Even if you want to think of men’s World Cup last year, in this edition across adequate and raring to go for chal- Iyer will regain his spot at number four. also won 2-1 in the T20I series during opt for two spinners in Ish Sodhi and revenge, these guys are so nice you can- of the U-19 showpiece. lenges ahead. Pandey, Iyer and Pant batted togeth- their Sri Lankan tour, and then drew 2- Mitchell Santner given the really short not get into that zone,” said Kohli at the Having won the warm up matches It begins at the top where KL Rahul er in the nets on Thursday, while Sanju 2 at home against England in a five-match boundaries at Eden Park, venue for the first pre-match press conference. against Zimbabwe and Afghanistan and has stepped up as a key part of India’s Samson hung around, only to pad up series. two T20Is. “We get along really well with these the quadrangular series, the Indian team white-ball plans. later on. The Kerala batsman didn’t Despite the recent good record in the guys and it’s all about being competitive would not want to lose the rhythm at any Skipper Virat Kohli dropped hints seem to be in contention for the first shortest format, there is a downbeat mood TEAMS on the field. As I said in England, they cost. that Rahul’s newfound confidence in his T20I. in the hosts’ dressing room thanks to the India: Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, are probably one side that has set the In their previous outing, India leg- dual role as batsman-keeper has given Pant and Pandey could both fit into 3-0 shellacking received in Australia over KL Rahul (wk), Manish Pandey, Rishabh example for teams to play internation- spinner Ravi Bishnoi (4/5) took four wick- vital options to the team. the playing eleven should India opt for the past month. Pant, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam al cricket,” he reasoned. ets while pacers Kartik Tyagi (3/10) and According to Kohli, Rahul will con- five bowlers and leave out the sixth It hasn’t helped matters that the dis- Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Williamson and his men had drawn Akash Singh (2/11) shared five scalps tinue to keep wickets in both ODIs and option in Shivam Dube. Washington appointing loss to their trans-Tasman rivals Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, effusive praise for their grace in the after- among themselves to help the four-time T20Is, but will open in the shortest for- Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja are the has raised questions about Kane Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep math of a heartbreaking World Cup final champions bundle out Japan for 41. mat while returning to the middle-order other two all-round options. Williamson’s future as captain. Saini, Washington Sundar. loss to England, a game that was decid- Also on the batting front, Jaiswal (59), in the 50-over format. The Yuzvendra Chahal-Kuldeep For the moment, New Zealand’s lead- New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), ed on boundary count after scores were Garg (56) and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel It could mean that Prithvi Shaw is Yadav combination is yet to play a game ing batsman is happy to lead the side across Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott tied. (52 not out) impressed with half centuries being primed for an ODI debut and a together since the 2019 ODI World Cup, all formats, but his position is up for review Kuggeleijn, Colin Munro, Colin de “It is not about any kind of revenge against Sri Lanka while Tilak Varma (46) potential pairing with Rohit when the and it remains to be seen if things will after the shattering defeat to Australia. 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