Covid 19: Vegetable and Gear up for the third wave: fruit vendors relocated NMMC takes action against 60 morning CM Thackeray's instructions to open spaces walkers By Ryhea George Similarly, 65 vendors On 29th April, ith an aim to in Shahbaz Belapur NMMC along with po- to District Collector Wdecongest veg- have been relocated to lice took penal action etable, fruit and fish a vacant plot at Sector against 26 citizens who Orders districts to set up oxygen plants immediately, stockpile markets and maintain 15 CBD Belapur. Also, went out for a morning essential medicines and provide benefits of public package to the needy social distancing, the the market in Sector walk in the Jewel of Navi By Chandrashekhar Hendve of patients has stabilized “The speed of vac- Navi Mu- 3 Belapur has been Mumbai and violated n view of the threat to some extent due to cination is important to nicipal Corporation temporarily relocated the Corona Prevention posed by the third strict restrictions in the prevent the third wave, (NMMC) is temporarily to a vacant lot adjacent Rules. A similar opera- I wave of covid, Chief state, now we have to but it requires a suffi- relocating the vendors to the nearby Rajiv tion was carried out on Minister Uddhav Thack- selling these essential Gandhi Sports Complex Palm Beach Service eray has said that all the commodities to open in Belapur Road in Nerul Division districts should immedi- spaces. Speaking further, where 34 citizens were ately set up their oxygen The NMMC com- NMMC commissioner penalised… projects and ensure that (More on page 12) stocks of essential medi- cines are maintained. He Blood donation camp gave clear instructions to on 1st May the district administra- A blood donation tion that these initiatives camp has been orga- should be implemented nized by Yuva Vichar- at the earliest. He gave manch, Kharghar on these instructions during the occasion of 1st a meeting held with the May to observe Kam- Divisional Commission- gar Din (Labour’s Day) er, District Collector and missioner, Abhijit Ban- Abhijit Bangar said, and Maharashtra Day at Municipal Commission- be very careful and plan cient and timely supply gar has instructed the “NMMC is taking care Shiv Mandir in Kharghar ers through a televised for the next third wave,” of vaccines. We have Assistant Commission- that both the citizens from 10 am to 3 pm. system. said Chief Minister Ud- ers of all the Divisional and the vendors should The blood donors can Continued on page...11 “Though the number dhav Thackeray. Offices to temporarily not be inconvenienced contact Arjun Ghatge relocate them to open during the curfew, 8286858387 and Ajay spaces. which has been im- Ingle 9773572504. Covid Hospitals are responsible Accordingly, around posed with the aim to 48 vegetable and fish break the chain of the for providing Remedisivir injections vendors at Diwalegaon Covid-19 deadly virus. Newsband wishes all its in the Belapur division- We believe by such readers A Very Happy to patients: NMMC chief al office area have been measures there will be Maharashtra and Labour temporarily relocated no violation of the giv- Day on May 1st. he Government of per their requirement, a tal to make the necessary to the grounds of the en Covid-19 protocol Newsband office will TMaharashtra has list of private and civic supply of Remedesivir nearby Om Sairam and even the cases will remain closed on 1st May. directed to supply Re- dedicated Covid Health injection and no hospital Charitable Trust. decrease gradually.” Our next issue will be medesivir injections Centres and Dedicated should give a prescrip- on 4th May, 2021. to the Covid Hospitals Covid Hospitals treating tion for Remedesivir in- through the concerned covid patients in Navi jection to the patient or District Collector to Mumbai Municipal Cor- the relatives of the pa- ensure timely supply of poration area has been tient,” said commission- the vial to the needy pa- given to the District er of the Navi Mumbai tients. Remadesivir in- Collector's Office. Municipal Corporation, jections are being widely “The Hospitals and Abhijit Bangar. used in the treatment of Covid Care Centres are Adding further he corona infections with required to follow the said, “Action will be severe symptoms. To en- guidelines issued by the taken against the con- sure the Covid Hospitals State Task Force as well cerned hospitals in case and Covid Care Centres as the ICMR. It is the re- of violation of this or- receive injections as sponsibility of the hospi- der.” 2 Saturday, 1 May 2021 State government urges citizens to celebrate Maharashtra Day in a simple manner By Chandrashekhar Hendve attendance. sioner, Headquarters Divisional Commissioner and the Dis- he Maharashtra state government has urged the citi- If the Guardian Minister is unable to attend the function trict Headquarters Collector have been instructed to hoist Tzens to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the establish- due to some unavoidable reasons, the Divisional Commis- the flag. ment of the state of Maharashtra on May 1st in a simple manner in view of the rising Covid 19 cases in the state. To curb and control the surging cases, the Disas- ter Management Department has imposed strict curfew in the state to break the chain of corona virus. In view of these provisions, various instructions have been issued to conduct the 61st Anniversary of the Establishment of the State of Maharashtra in the State with the same simplic- ity as last year. Accordingly, flag hoisting should be done only at one place in the district headquarters at 8 am. The Divisional Commissioner has been instructed to make suitable arrangements for the same. The district collec- tor has also been asked not to organize a separate flag hoisting programme. In all other districts, the flag has to be hoisted only at the headquarters of the Collectorate, As per the order, only the Guardian Minister, Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner, Collector, Police Commissioner of the place where the Commissionerate of Police is located, Municipal Commissioner, District Superin- tendent of Police and Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad have to be present. Other dignitaries should not be invited. Also, instructions have been given that drills/processions should not be organized. The flag has to be hoisted in the Legislature, Hon'ble High Court and other constitutional offices with minimum

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By Dinesh Pawar Uran city. Bhagwat, Secretary Ma- anuman Jayanti Mahabhishek, Gulal hadev Dhole, Manager Hwas celebrated in Udhal Aarti was per- Chandrakant Paradkar, a very simple manner formed at 7 in the morn- Raghunath Buwa Hat- by the Hanuman Jayanti ing. Vice President of nolkar, Pramod Muka- By Chandrashekhar Hendve mation that Tanaji Patil, him aware that the doc- Utsav Mandal at the 350 Hanuman Jayanti Utsav dam, Vipul Parekh, Ga- NS city president a Covid patient admitted tors in the hospital were year old Hanuman tem- Mandal Manoj Mhatre, janan Bhoir were present MGajanan Kale to Modi Hospital was not using the oxygen ple at Ganpati Chowk in Treasurer Dhananjay on the occasion. along with a delega- ill-treated. equipment according to tion met the Commis- “Tanaji Patil, a Covid the patient's needs.” Panvel Gurudwara distributes free sioner of Navi Mumbai positive person, was ad- “It is very important Municipal Corporation mitted to Modi Hospital that hospital is taught (NMMC), Abhijit Ban- in Airoli from Covid Ex- tough by revoking its li- oxygen cylinder to Covid patients gar and demanded Modi hibition Centre in Vashi. cence,” stressed Kale. By Indrani Basu hospital, at Sector 2, Ai- But, he alleged that there Working President ith an aim to help people roli to be de-recognized is complete negligence Amol Ahiwale, Vidyarthi Wwho are in dire need of for not taking proper by the hospital staff”, Sena City President oxygen, Panvel Gurudwara is dis- care of Covid patients. said Kale. Sandesh Dongre, Em- tributing free oxygen cylinders He has also demanded He further said, “The ployment Department to Covid 19 patients. This free filing of criminal charg- irony is that the patient City Organizer Sanpreet distribution, popularly known as es against the hospital Mr. Tanaji is the father Turmekar, Physical ‘Oxygen langaar’ had come into management. of Dr. Kiran Patil who Army City Organizer action since last week and already The delegation met works in Navi Mumbai Sagar Naikare, Amar more than 350 cylinders of 10 litre the commissioner after Municipal Hospital. Be- Patil and Maharashtra each have been distributed across pervision of Gurudwara Pramukh Sri the MNS Navi Mumbai ing a medico himself, Sainik were present dur- the city and many places in Mumbai Harvindar Singh. division received infor- the hospital staff made ing the meeting. metro. Baldev Singh from the Trust informed, “We Anniversary Special have been getting calls from far flung areas in Mumbai metro and even Stepping into another year from outside Mumbai for oxygen cylinders. s the family of with honesty. the age groups. How- We are charging Rs. ANewsband and Even during the ever, all this would 5000 as one -time se- In New Bombay step challenging period of not have been possible curity deposit for each into yet another year, Covid, our team has without the support oxygen cylinder and af- our commitment been working round and encouragement ter returning the cylin- to provide factual, the clock as frontline from our esteemed der the deposit amount unbiased reporting workers with the sole readers and advertis- is refunded. Meanwhile becomes even more aim to keep our read- ers who have believed if someone needs refill- stronger. The journey ers updated with the in us and have encour- ing of that cylinder, we started as the weekly factual reports. aged us with their immediately give them a newspaper of Navi As they say change valuable suggestions. second one after taking Mumbai by the name is the only constant As we begin back the empty cylin- ‘In New Bombay’ 25 thing, we too have yet another year of der against the same de- years back. Gradu- evolved by making ‘Honest and Fearless posit. Our free Oxygen ally, with demand for our presence felt on Journey of Report- Langaar is open to any daily news increas- all the social media ing’, we request all patient living anywhere ing, ‘Newsband’ platforms in the form of you to continue to in the city. The eligibil- was started fourteen of e-newspaper. On shower your love and ity requirement is that years back, as daily the popular demand, support and help us in the family member will English newspaper various new seg- becoming the reli- have to furnish Covid 19 of Navi Mumbai and ments such as video able medium between positive report and has to since then we have interviews, ‘From the citizens and the collect the cylinder from been shouldering the the Campus’, feature authorities for the our Gurudwara.” huge responsibility of stories etc. have been redressal of public The service is going bringing factual news added to cater to all issues. on for 24 hours under the guidance and su- 4 Saturday, 1 May 2021

Health and Nutrition Medical waste reaching mangroves: Biggest challenge Mudra Therapy By Ryhea George sible humans can get when it comes to udras have a 3. Prana Mudra: s if there were not enough chal- disposal of medical waste.” Mdeep and broad Tip of the little Alenges confronting the mankind If the citizens do not cooperate and history. There are finger + ring finger + in the present scenario, comes another behave responsibly, no task will be many theories about thumb. The benefits big challenge: Safe disposal of medi- easy, say mangrove soldiers. Whether how and why they of this Mudra is it in- cal waste. In the absence of safe waste it is disposal of general waste, e-waste work. Some of these creases immunity. We disposal practices, medical wastes are or medical waste, people should clear- theories include influ- feel more energetic finding their way into the sea which ly know how to dispose these. There ences from Ayurveda, as flow of energy is is reaching and settling down in man- is a need to stop this vicious circle of Chakras, Acupressure Bhavani Swaminathan more. It helps to get groves. Many mangrove soldiers are irresponsible people throwing garbage Points, Reflex Zones slight pressure. Rest good sleep. coming across these medical wastes and responsible people collecting it. and Palmistry. The dif- of the fingers remain 4. Apaan Mudra: on a daily basis. The government and the citizens of ferent theories believe straight. By the prac- Tips of ring fin- Ashish Sawant, a mangrove sol- the city should come together and not that depending where tice of this Mudra, all ger, middle finger pressure is placed on vayu that is air related and thumb are joined the hand, what ener- getic, emo- tional and physical ef- fects it will have on the practi- tioner. A Mudra is gesture or positioning of hands intended to direct ener- gy flow and to connect parts of the body to the dier from the let any garbage brain as life youth community, come into the man- force en- With Them For groves or any other ergy flows Them said, “We area which would through the have been con- harm the nature, body. Body ducting several the greenery and is made up of 5 ele- issue is relieved mangrove drives the environment. ments: Air, Water, Fire, like arthritis, sci- in Vashi and Ai- Speaking to Earth and Space. atica, knee pain roli. From the past Newsband a resi- The natural sci- gastric problem. several months, dent who usually ences of Mudra ther- It also gives ben- we have been see- walks through the apy believe that 5 efit in neck pain ing medical waste mangroves of Sa- fingers correspond to and spinal pain. together. This Mudra along with other gar Vihar, Jainain- the 5 elements that 2. Shoonya Mudra: helps to relieve con- wastes along the dra Tripathi said, is Panchamahabhoo- The tip of the stipation, piles, re- mangroves. We “I believe the au- tas: Thumb represents middle finger is put at moves toxins from the have been removing around 15-20 ki- thorities across the country are not be- Fire; Index finger the base of the thumb body and helpful in lograms of medical waste in a single ing sensitive enough regarding public represents Air; Mid- and the thumb comes diabetes. drive. Astonishingly, these wastes are safety and hygiene. Even many citi- dle finger represents the finger with 5. Apan Vayu Mudra: found on the outskirts of the man- zens behave irresponsibly. I have seen Space; Ring finger slight pressure of the Tips of ring fin- groves itself which reflects that these masks and PPE kits being randomly represents Earth; Lit- thumb being exerted ger, middle finger were dumped recently. It is really dumped in the area and we cannot take tle finger represents on the finger. The and thumb joined to- shocking to see such irresponsible be- the chance to know if it was of a Covid- Water. other 3 fingers are gether and index fin- haviour of the citizens.” 19 positive patient or not. We also do Mudras and their kept straight. Regular ger touches the base Sawant further pointed out, “Dur- not know who is dumping this, the au- health benefits practice of this Mudra of the thumb. This ing the Airoli mangrove clean-up, we thorities or the citizens? But both are found medical waste which included 1. Vayu Mudra: helps in reducing ear is beneficial for heart culprits as there is very little sensibil- In this Mudra, the pain. It strengthens diseases and before masks, gloves, medicine wrappers, ity around this issue. It is important to tip of the index fin- gums and is helpful climbing stairs this medicines with expiry dates etc. These know that every waste coming from ger touches the base in throat problems can be done as it aids things are nothing when you go ahead covid centres, even the food trays in of the thumb with and thyroid. in easy climbing. and find one of the most dangerous which these patients have food, should things in today's time- the used cotton be considered as medical waste as The writer is Nutritionist and Founder of AAKANKSHA : Desire For swabs. We found many cotton swabs anyone coming in contact with it can Wellness. Contact 7021648382; e-mail: [email protected] during the clean-up drive in Vashi’s be infected and should be disposed of Website: http://aakankshadfw.com. Follow us on Facebook, Sagar Vihar. This itself shows how responsibly so that no citizens do not Instagram, Twitter and subscribe to our Channel. disgusting and dangerously irrespon- get affected by such wastes.” Saturday, 1 May 2021 5 Delectable recipe: Puff Pastry • ¼ tsp white vinegar • into a sheet. Place but- it for 20 minutes. ger and green chilies. roll it again. Try to roll ¼ tsp salt ter sheet in the centre of Take out the sheet Sauté for 30 seconds it as even as possible. Prepare dough: In the dough sheet and re- from the refrigerator, and add chopped onion. Once the sheet is com- a mixing bowl sieve all move cling warp. Cover remove the cling wrap, Again sauté everything pletely rolled, cut the purpose flour and ¼ tsp the butter sheet with sprinkle some all pur- until onion turns trans- sides using a knife or salt. Add white vinegar dough by folding the pose flour on working lucent. Now add finely pizza cutter to make and mix well. Add 60 dough sheet from all station, place the sheet chopped green beans, it look like a perfect Nidhi Agarwal grams of unsalted but- the sides on top of the and roll it again. Brush carrot and beetroot. square/rectangle. Using ter and mash with your butter sheet. Sprinkle off any extra all purpose Sauté for 2 minutes knife/pizza cutter, you Ingredients hand. Mix all the ingre- some all purpose flour flour using a brush. Fold and add chopped green should be able to cut for stuffing: dients by rubbing be- on the sheet and flip it. the sheet from left to the bell pepper. Stir for a nine equal pieces from • 40 grams small tween your palms. Now minute. Add turmeric the sheet. cubes of paneer (Indian add cold water, little powder and stir well. In a bowl, add 1 tsp cottage cheese) • 2 me- at a time to make me- Add frozen peas and all purpose flour and dium boiled potatoes • dium dough. Sprinkle cook for 45 seconds. 1 tbsp water to make 30 grams chopped green some all purpose flour Add garam masala, paste. beans • ¼ cup frozen on working surface and chaat masala and mix Now take one of the peas • ¼ chopped capsi- knead dough (stretch) well. Add small cubes nine pieces and apply cum • 1 finely chopped for 7 minutes (without of paneer (Indian cot- all purpose paste on all carrot • 1 small finely adding water). Transfer tage cheese) and mix the edges. Put 1 tbsp chopped onion • 40 the dough in zip lock everything well. Add filling in the centre. Lift grams cilantro leaves • bag and refrigerate it ¼ tsp of black salt and top right corner and join ½ small chopped beet- for about 20 minutes. few pinches of regular it with left bottom cor- root • 1 inch chopped Take 2 sticks of un- salt as per taste. Stir ner. Seal it completely ginger • ½ tsp turmeric salted butter (approxi- for 30 seconds and add by pinching the edges powder • ½ tsp garam mately 200 grams and boiled potatoes. Crush together. masala powder • ½ tsp make sure butter is cold Sprinkle some more all centre and again fold boiled potatoes to small Take out a baking chaat masala • 1 tsp but not at room tem- purpose flour and roll the sheet from right to chunks and mix well. tray and put ready to Jeera • 1 tsp crushed co- perature) preferably on the sheet again. Try to the centre overlapping Turn off the stove and bake veg puff patties riander seeds • 2 finely a cling wrap and roll it roll as even as possible. each other. Cover it add chopped cilantro onto the tray. Bake it chopped green chilies with rolling pin (belan) Now brush off extra with cling wrap, place leaves. Mix everything at 450F/230C for first • ¼ tsp black salt • 1 ½ and make a rectangular flour from the sheet us- it in a tray and refrig- well and stuffing is 6 minutes. Then, bake tbsp oil • Salt to taste sheet (approx 12 inch ing a brush. Fold the erate it for 20 minutes. ready. it at 350F/175C for 14 Ingredients for wide & 14 inch long). sheet from left to the Repeat this step 3 more Take out the sheet minutes. Crispy, flaky dough: Refrigerate it for 20 centre and again fold times. from the refrigerator, and puffed up aloo pat- • 2 cups / 260 grams minutes. the sheet from right to Prepare stuffing: remove the cling wrap, ties or veg puff patties all purpose flour (mai- Take out dough the centre overlapping Heat pan on medium sprinkle some all pur- are ready to serve. da) • 1/8 cup all purpose from refrigerator. each other (brush off heat and add cooking pose flour on working Nidhi Agarwal is the found- flour for dusting • 280 Lightly dust working extra flour). Cover it oil. In hot oil add cumin station, place the sheet, er of ‘Cake N Bake’ and grams of unsalted but- surface with all purpose with cling wrap, place it seeds, crushed corian- put some all purpose can be contacted on ter • 120 ml cold water flour and roll dough in a tray and refrigerate der seeds, chopped gin- flour on the sheet and 7017625598 for orders Reduction in physical activities have adverse effect on bone health: Dr. Sanika Potnies By Meena R. Prashant certain extent has also contrib- Staying indoors has re- the individual and other factors ratory and muscular systems ity based physiotherapist uted to a sedentary lifestyle. Re- stricted our exposure to sunlight which are best explained by a and thus maintains one's health CDr. Sanika Potnis explains duced physical activity is directly which is one of the vital sources general physician. In order to and fitness. in detail how a person’s bone proportional to decreased Bone get the right advice on Vitamin D What are the common prob- health gets affected due to lack Mineral Density (BMD). The lack deficiency, one must be vigilant lems people face these days? of physical activities. Dr. Sanika of physical activity does not al- enough and resort to the right Decreased physical activ- has expertise in the fields of low sufficient bone loading and method of treatment and avoid ity can cause a variety of health post-surgical rehabilitation, ar- thereby prevents bone formation self-medication. related problems targeting differ- thritis cases, geriatric cases, resulting in poor bone health. Please explain what are the ent systems. joint pains, core rehabilitation, Further, in adults decreased long term side effects of stay- Decreased mobility, joint stroke and Parkinson's rehabili- physical activity and poor bone ing indoors, especially on bone pains, decreased muscle flexibil- tation. Excerpts of the interview: health could also increase the health? What should people do ity, poor posture and low bone Since more than a year ma- risk of falls and balance issues. to stay healthy? mineral density (BMD) are a few jority of people have started The theory that backs good bone Decreased physical activity of the musculo-skeletal prob- working from home and have health depends upon two major attributes to poor bone health lems. Shortness of breath and fewer physical activities? How factors which are - regular phys- due to decrease in loading and fatigue during low to moderate does this affect a person's bone ical exercise and a well balanced also affects bone formation. In intensity activities can be due health? diet that comprises of the right order to avoid these adverse ef- to poor cardio-respiratory func- The past one year has brought nutrients. fects one must have a daily rou- tion. a significant change in our work People are unable to bask tine of physical exercise which What exercise should one lifestyle and working from home in sunlight due to restrictions in of Vitamin D. Vitamin D defi- comprises of a warm up, the do to ensure good health? has become a new addition. movements. Is it safe to have ciency can be fulfilled by exter- main exercise regime and cool There are three most impor- Work from home has definitely vitamin D supplements? If yes, nal supplements. The course of down. A good exercise regime tant aspects of a well-balanced reduced physical activities in what should be the course pe- supplementation depends upon works the different bodily sys- youngsters and adults and to a riod? the level of deficiency, age of tems including the cardio-respi- Continued on page... 8 6 Saturday, 1 May 2021

Representing country is always a dream for any sportsperson and I am no exception: Prakashika Naik

By Siddhesh Waykar Motibaug 2018-19, where wait. I would like to thank or men’s crick- ing every tournament. My t a time when cricket I got Priya Punia caught and appreciate Mumbai et? Why do you idolise family is supportive and al- Ais not considered to be behind. That re- Cricket Association for ar- him/her? ways backs me during my the right career option for mains my favourite and ranging all the selection Prakashika Naik: I tough times. a woman, Prakashika Naik one of the best balls I have trials and practice matches don’t have any specific Newsband: Is crick- has broken all the typical ever bowled. in such a short period. Out role model because there et only limited to skills society stereotypes and Newsband: With ev- of 520 girls, 22 players are many people I look up and physical health? has emerged as the most erything shut during were picked to be a part to when I practice. Being a What is the importance successful cricketer from the lockdown, how did of Mumbai’s side, so there leg spinner, I like watching of mental health in the Navi Mumbai to get na- you keep yourself fit by is always a responsibility Ravi Bishnoi and Rashid game? to represent a team like tional recognition. passion, being at home? Khan’s bowling. The way Prakashika Naik: Mumbai, which has high her dream and the very Prakashika Naik: I Virat Kohli and Hardik Pan- When I started playing standards in the game. essence of her existence. had put on 4 kg weight dya have committed to fit- cricket, I always thought 22 year old Prakashika during lockdown as there Newsband: Apart ness is something I love to be a successful crick- has played for India in the was a complete restriction from cricket, which about them. I don’t idolise eter I need to have per- U-19 age category, India to gyms and I had no mo- other sports do you anyone but I do admire fect skills and physique. Green and is currently the tivation to work out as we love watching or play- Jemimah Rodrigues as an But when I stepped into part of the Mumbai Senior had no confirmation athlete, both on and professional cricket start- Women’s team. In an ex- about our season. I off the field. I have ing from the U-19 Mum- clusive interview, she talks used to do a home been playing along bai, I realised, this game about the various phases workout but it was with her for years tests your mental strength in her cricketing journey, not worth it. After I and she is an inspira- more. Of course, skills and challenges and future plan. got a piece of news tion for every young physical strength is neces- Following are the excerpts about the resumption cricketer. sary but mental toughness of the interview: of women’s cricket Newsband: Tell during the game cannot be Newsband: Which is from the BCCI, I us about the hard- ignored. Players like Dhoni the most memorable joined the gym when est time that you are successful because tournament of your ca- the restrictions were have faced in your they have positivity and reer so far? and why? uplifted in Decem- career so far? a calm mindset at every Prakashika Naik: ber. I trained harder P r a k a s h i k a point of the game. Cricket The most memorable or and lost the extra 4 Naik: The hardest is more like a mental game the best tournament of kg weight that I had time for a sportsper- than having complete skills. my career so far would be gained during the son is when they Newsband: What the Senior Women’s T20 lockdown. The home are not performing. was more special for trophy 2018-19 in Mum- workout was fine Sometimes this also you, playing India U-19 bai. As a Leg-spinner, I but as an athlete, it leads to depression. or getting the India opened the bowling in a is necessary to have I have witnessed the Green cap at Challeng- T20 game, which was al- space and motiva- same in a few in- ers trophy? tion. ways a dream for me to stances. During our Prakashika Naik: bowl with a new ball. I had N e w s b a n d : One-Day games in Representing India at the perfect rhythm throughout How challenging it Mumbai, I was per- U-19 level was special the tournament right from was to go out and forming well, yet and it is one of the best the first match. I had per- play the Senior Wom- I was benched for few ing? memories of the cricket- formed well with the ball en’s One Day tourna- matches. I was clueless ing journey. Playing for Prakashika Naik: and while fielding as well. ment after a year with- and didn’t realise where India Green was also a Cricket is the only sport Newsband: Mitha- out cricket and much did I go wrong. Not get- great part but the only that I play regularly, but li Raj’s is big, practice? ting to know where I was difference between the apart from that, I play but is there any other Prakashika Naik: lacking behind was hard two is that India green is badminton and squash as batsperson whom you Talking about physical fit- to digest. Many a time, a step before represent- a hobby and for fitness consider as your best ness, I was prepared for having self-doubt kills me ing India and India U-19 purpose. I love watching wicket? walking on the field as I from inside. My coach and is already walking in blue basketball, especially the had already started with Uncle, Ajay Naik always colours of National Jersey. Prakashika Naik: NBA league. I have de- personal training before believes in me more than Representing country is al- I don’t consider any veloped a deep interest the tournament. As an myself. He always keeps ways a big dream for any batsperson as my best in that game and follow athlete, I was mentally telling me I am the best sportsperson and I am no wicket as such, but get- many basketball stars. ting an authentic leg spin- prepared for the tourna- one in the team no matter exception. India U-19 was ner dismissal is something ment and I knew I have Newsband: Do you how bad I perform some- something I had always I love. It was against Delhi got a chance to prove my- have any specific role times. He plays a vital role craved for during my U-19 in the One Day league in self again after a year-long model from women’s in my performance dur- days. Saturday, 1 May 2021 7 N 95 mask Boost your immunity to fight distributed to Deputy Corona and other infection RTO Office consumed. Nuts like ca- away both from stress Arpan Jani, Chief Market- shew, almonds are good. and depression. A recent ing Officer, Venus Company, However, avoid sweets study has shown that Ravindra Shinde and Motor since they lower the im- petting dogs and cat can Vehicle Inspector Prashant munity. keep you from depres- Shinde were present while Further immunity sion. Put your negative handing over 500 N95 masks to Deputy RTO Office, Vashi. can be affected by stress thoughts about lock- (By: Chandrashekhar Hendve) Dr. Rajendra Gawai and depression. Stress in down and uncertainty mmune system pro- any situation increases away by constantly re- Itects your body from blood pressure, hardens minding oneself that infections and diseases. the arteries, raises trig- everything will be good The defense mechanism lycerides, cholesterol soon. Further hobbies depends on your im- and sugar. These are the like painting, singing munity. Better the im- causes of heart attacks, can also keep you from munity less morbidity s t r o k e a n d stress and depression. and mortality after the Listening to mu- infection. Immunity sic definitely has both can be increased by health and mental ben- healthy diet and efits. Playing musical proper life style instrument too can changes. give various health Green leafy and mental ben- vegetables and efits. Hence it fresh seasonal s h o u l d n ’ t fruits are be shock- best to im- ing to know prove your that many i m m u n i t y. educational Oranges and lemons are many types of psychiat- institutions have started good source of Vitamin ric disorders. Further de- courses in Music thera- C hence better be con- pression is other reason py. sumed. Honey not only for affecting immunity Hence in a nutshell hampers growth of bac- and is more common in proper diet, stress free teria but is also antioxi- women. 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Online so- www.fewhealthtips. be boiled with milk and cializing can keep you com (e magazine) 8 Saturday, 1 May 2021 Editorial Mumbai Indians outclass Issue: 1 1 maY, 2021 : IPL 2021 anchors run chase to perfection Labours deserve dignity By Ashok Dhamija quickly in his 26-ball stay in the com- or a country like India where the survival get into a job which hasing a competitive target of 172 pany of Quinton who played a second Fmore than half the population gives them even less than minimum Cdefending champions Mumbai In- fiddle. The third wicket partnership of live below the poverty line and daily wages fixed by the Central/ dians (MI) ended their two-match los- 63 runs in 7.2 overs between the two where most of the industries even State government. ing streak with a comfortable seven ended any hope of an RR comeback. in the new millennium are labour Another ugly face of human wicket victory with nine balls to spare, Mustafizur who was hit for a maximum intensive units, ‘May 1st’ or Labour civilization that continues till today over former champions Rajasthan Roy- by Krunal earlier, however had the last Day has a special significance. At is bonded labour and child labour. als (RR) at the , laugh as he saw the back of the bats- least on this day, governments, state Though this has come down drasti- New Delhi on Thursday, 29th April, man who played one on to his stumps. or central per force or in a bid to cally in the last few years, especially 2021. MI all-rounder Kieron Pollard The win not only ensured the five times gain popularity, do announce a few because of the role of NGO’s human who fast tracked the run chase appro- champions MI valuable two points and welfare schemes for the labourers. If rights organizations etc., still lot re- priately scored the winning runs with regain the fourth position in league ta- not on all 365 days in a year, at least mains to be done in this direction. a off left arm pacer Mustafi- ble on points table on this particular day, the heart of Some of them, especially those em- zur Rahman during his unbeaten knock Earlier put on to bat Rajasthan Roy- the labour union leaders and politi- ployed in the glass or cracker facto- of 16 off eight balls. Opener Quinton als (RR) scored 171 for 4 in their allot- cians appear to beat for the labourers ries, work in the most inhumane, un- de Kock made a timely return to form ted overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) and their welfare. But unfortunately, hygienic and hazardous condition. with an unbeaten 70 which included on Thursday. The tone of a competitive this day does not carry any meaning For such section of people neither six boundaries and two massive sixes score was set by RR ‘s openers Jos for the people for whom it is meant. ‘Labour Day’ nor ‘welfare schemes’ off 50 deliveries in MI’s third victory Buttler and who put Rather the day reminds them as yet hold any meaning. in six league matches. Quinton earlier on 66, before MI’s leading wicket taker another day when works would be What probably is required is stopped and they shall be missing multi pronged approach with special their daily wages and hence their emphasis on eradicating child labour daily bread. as well as on improving the work- It would of course be incor- ing conditions of the existing child rect to say that the government has workers and strengthening their done nothing for the labourers dur- educational base. For the economic ing these years of independence. development of the country, it is However, most of the government highly essential that the living and schemes for the welfare of labour- working conditions of the labourers ers are confined to organized sectors are improved. This will automatical- only. As a result, the majority, who ly improve the capacity utilization, MI opener Quinton de Kock guided his team to are employed in unorganized sec- efficiency and productivity. In India victory with an unbeaten 70 off 50 balls tors, are unable to reap the benefits there is no dearth of legal provisions and their condition remains deplor- on any aspect of labour and employ- able. The on-going pandemic has ment. But these are not rigorously further aggravated the problems of implemented. Various measures like the labourers. On one hand, finding incentives or motivation need to be a job has become the most difficult adopted for enhancing the perfor- task and on the other, prices of es- mance of the enforcement depart- RR skipper in full flow. sential commodities are skyrocket- ment. It should be borne in mind ing making it extremely difficult to that labourers are also human beings Rahul Chahar had the former make both ends meet. The closure of who need to be respected and treated when on 41 in the eight over. Ex U-19 factories and mills has further added well. For after all, behind every vis- World Cup player Yashasvi (32) too to the problem of livelihood of la- ible finished product and creation, is was foxed by Rahul and gave a return bourers. All this ultimately leads to the sweet and blood of the labour- catch to the bowler two overs later. RR exploitation of labourers, who for ers. skipper Sanju Samson (42) neat little cameo was aborted by left arm pacer Trent Boult with a express yorker in Reduction in physical trunk, upper and lower ex- strong core. Core muscle MI leg spinner Rahul Chahar accounted for the 18th over, after conceding 14 runs activities have... tremity. For strength train- exercises train the mus- both the RR openers in his previous over which included Continued from page...5 ing one can make use of cles of the abdomen, hip, two back to back boundaries scored exercise routine: resistance bands or wight pelvis and lower back. anchored the run chase and dominated by the outgoing batsman. MI’s Jasprit Aerobics: which in- cuffs or even a water These exercises allow the the 49 runs opening partnership with Bumrah (1/15) who bowled economi- cludes cardio exercises bottle to provide adequate muscles of the torso and his skipper Rohit Sharma (14) who cally was rewarded for his efforts with that enable one to exercise resistance while perform- the extremities to work in for once fell early on the final ball of the wicket of all-rounder the cardiovascular system. ing mobility exercises at harmony effectively and the power play to all-rounder Chris who scored 35 in 31 balls. This includes spot jogging, each joint. efficiently. Morris after mistiming a fuller one to Quinton de Kock was appropriately jumping jacks, high knee Stretching is the third At the end of the ex- at mid-on. Morris was named the Man of the Match, latter jumps, burpees, station- component which includes ercise regime, breathing once again in thick of action and had stated that the wicket here too played ary cycling or treadmill (if various stretches for the exercises like pursed lip Suryakumar Yadav (16) mistiming a an important role compared at Chen- available). upper and lower extremity breathing and diaphrag- flick only to be caught by nai. The idea was to play with positive Mobility and strength and also the trunk. matic breathing are essen- at mid-wicket in the 10th over. South- intent and am very happy to guide the training exercises which Besides these compo- tial to bring the body vitals paw Krunal Pandya (39) promoted up team home which more often he misses include range of motion nents, one must always back to normal and to calm the order in the absence of Ishan Kis- exercises for the neck, work on maintaining a the body and mind. han (not part of the playing XI) scored Continued on page... 9 Saturday, 1 May 2021 9

Guide towards green living By Ryhea George wastage includes a bucket bath which back on food waste entering into the shopkeepers who sell plastic. If all ith the imposition of stricter could save gallons of water wasted landfills, which releases greenhouse the residents take a pledge to stand Wrestrictions, in the backdrop during every shower. Even while in gases. One of the most used methods against this plastic usage will eventu- of surging Covid 19 cases, life seems the kitchen people can save water by is composting with bokashi powder ally stop in the city. to have become dull and boring for using the water used for washing the which is the best way to start com- Support local restaurants and many. However, on a positive note, veggies and fruits for watering the posting in nuclear houses and flats in local shop owners this time can be utilized fruitfully in plants. Such small steps could easily the cities. With the restrictions it has been learning new hobbies or new skill help control the water wastage espe- Stop using disposable bags; get difficult for the shop owners to make and most importantly on giving back cially during the summers. some reusable ones instead a living in such limited time and not to the society by adopting greener Try composting this lockdown Having children at home? One having to work during their peak time. living. Segregation of wet & dry waste fun activity that families can indulge During such hard times, it should be The month of April is celebrated the responsibility of the residents to as World Earth Month and every year start supporting such shops but order- on 22nd April we celebrate World ing from them rather than from bigger Earth Day where more than a billion places and franchises and they locals people across the globe make efforts are the ones most suffering during the to save our planet. The theme for this pandemic. One can also guide such year was ‘Restore our Earth’. How- local owners to start their online de- ever, instead of celebrating a month livery system which will also make it as World Earth Day, is it not impera- easier for the customers to get good tive to work towards nature when it is quality stuff at their door steps while directly for our own benefit through- supporting the ones in need. out the year? The COVID-19 pan- Using sustainable demic has given us an opportunity to menstrual products think about our impact on the earth. Using a cloth pad or a menstrual It has made us realise the importance cup is a very effective way leading of serving and conserving our envi- less waste to the landfill. According ronment. From going out for walks to the reports every used pad finds and enjoying nature, to longing to its way in some landfill and remain hear birds outside- we have missed there as these are non-biodegradable. our connection with nature. It is now Using a menstrual cup or a cloth pad high time to give back to the Mother is pretty convenient while at home as Earth, which is in urgent need of re- you can easily conduct all the daily booting itself for its betterment. chores without worrying of leaks, Although we are indoors right rashes and one does not need to run now working from home, having on- to the store if you run out of it as they line classes, trying new trending reci- are totally reusable. pes and social media fads, it is also Start using other options necessary to start some new habits in for storing things our house itself that would go a long If you wish to see less plastic in way in curbing pollution, generating your home and less plastic waste in less waste and of course less damage the world, here are some long-lasting to the Earth. Here are six simple tips plastic alternatives available in the and tricks which one can include in market for better storage of goods at their daily lives for green living. home. One of the best and cost-effec- Containing water usage has to begin at home from your waste in is making paper bags from the old tive ways is using stainless steel as it as an individual bin itself. Each home should have at newspapers at home which will pass is tough and easy to clean. Stainless This is something which is taught least 2 compost bins with capacity their time and these bags could be steel options for reusable food and in Kindergarten but we tend to forget of 12-14 kg to collect & pre-process used while running errands and re- beverage storage have multiplied in it there itself. An average faucet re- wet waste. One should instruct all used again. Social media has ample recent years. One can replace single- leases 7.5 litres of water per minute, family members including kids, to collections of cloth bags and sustain- use cups, kitchen storage, lunch box- you can save up to 20 litres of water collect all the food waste in a waste able hand bags available just search es, and more with this durable metal. every day by just turning off the tap plate near the kitchen sink. Com- it up and you will find many of them. Other options include wood, bam- while one brushes the teeth Likewise posting will help you become aware One of the major reasons why plas- boo, glass, cloth, cardboard, silicone men can rinse their razor in a mug of of what you are consuming, while tics are being used in the city even and even bio-degradable plastic can water rather than under running water. promoting growing food locally and after being banned is because the be used instead of using straight up Similarly other ways to control water in your home. Composting also cuts residents entertain the vendors and single use plastic.

Mumbai Indians comeback to restrict the venue which was better urged his team mates to than Royals – 171/4 in (Quinton de Kock 70* outclass Rajasthan... opponent who at one suited for his team com- be back themselves and 20 overs (Sanju Samson (50b: 6x4s, 2x6s), Krunal Continued from page...8 stage were 100 for 2 in pared to that in Chennai. play some positive crick- 42(27b: 5x4s), Jos Buttler Pandya 39 (26b: 2x4s, out. 12 overs. He appreci- RR Sanju et in future matches. 41(32b: 3x4s, 3x6s), Shi- 2x6s), Kieron Pollard 16* MI Skipper Rohit ated his opening partner Samson admitted that Mumbai Indians will vam Dube 35(31b: 2x4s, (8b: 2x4s,1x6), Extras 17 Sharma credited the Quinton and all-rounder his team was 20-25 runs next take on table toppers 2x6s), Yashasvi Jaiswal (LB 15, W 2); much-earned win to an Krunal for their sterling short in the end and want- on 32 (20b: 2x4s,2x6s); Ra- 2/33, collective effort of his role in the run chase ed his batters to perform Saturday 1st May, 2021 hul Chahar 2/33, Jasprit 1/37) by 7 and 9 team from the word go against RR. Rohit also well against a quality op- at the same venue. (Pho- Bumrah 1/15, Trent Boult balls to spare. Man of the and applauded his bowl- credited the playing con- ponent which boasts of tos courtesy BCCI.IPL) 1/37) lost to Mumbai Indi- Match: Quinton de Kock ers who made a strong ditions at the new neutral a good bowling unit. He Brief Scores: Rajas- ans – 172/3 in 18.3 Overs (Mumbai Indians). 10 Saturday, 1 May 2021 Unburdened of Boards Youth Corner: Impact of traveling to the centre, question papers, de- pandemic on education sector and sitting for ex- vouring practice work- aminations in close books with a voracious umanity is faced with one problem and seem to be dried proximity with their appetite, the decision Hof the worst disasters in out. the contemporary history after 2. Students: Like teach- peers. The assurance was upsetting and dis- Dr. Monica Khanna the Spanish flue in 1918. Be- ers, students were also con- of maintaining social heartening. They felt it sides causing unprecedented fined to homes and took quite oard exams in distancing norms and was extremely unfair health havoc among the world some time to get accustomed BIndia have for taking precautions did and unjust, and would population with more than 3 to online delivery mechanism. years been a source not seem convincing in jeopardize their future Mn deaths, it has caused seri- Lack of social interaction and of pressure, anxiety the least. And of course prospects while giving ous impact on the world econ- Dr. A.K. Sen Gupta missing personal touch of and anticipation. The there were some par- an advantage to those omy. With contraction of world teachers added to problem of pressure from parents ents who were disap- who had not put in any economy by 4.4.per cent (2020-21), their understanding of subjects. Atten- and teachers rubs on to pointed as they felt that efforts for the examina- global employment loss during corre- tion span of millennial is not more 10 to students, making tenth this move would ham- tions. There were some sponding period has been estimated to be 15 minutes and quite less than that in and twelfth grades per their child’s future, who were bored of 114 Mn with around 90 Mn being thrown a virtual medium. Many students have seemingly the most depriving the child of a studying, and were into acute deprivation. Global unemploy- struggled to keep themselves engaged crucial years of their fair chance at excel- waiting impatiently for ment also stood at an all-time high of 6.5 in 50 minutes or 1-hour session. Issue lives – the years that ling and competing for the uncertainty to end per cent during 2020. Financial stimulus of inclusivity has been the other concern will supposedly deter- those coveted marks so that they could write of around $ 20 trillion provided by all and many students often had problems mine the future course and rank that would al- their exams, and move countries of the world has been one of related to having laptops or smart phones of their careers and be low the parents to hold on with their lives. the biggest responses since global finan- or bandwidth or sufficient space at home instrumental in decid- cial depression of 1930s. Indian story to attend online classes. It will take some ing the path they will has also been the same with contraction time to judge impact of online teaching on take in their journey of around 8 per cent in GDP during 2020 professional competencies of students. of life. The pressure and serious decline in employment and However, there is no denying that there is so enormous that production in all sectors. have been serious issues related to their those who cannot Like all other sectors of economy, active engagement / learning educational sector has also been and assessment and handle the stress of severely impacted by the they seem to be rest- either examinations, pandemic. For more than less. failure, or parental last 1 year, almost all 3. Parents: Prob- expectations, some- educational institutions lems of students ex- times succumb under in India are intermittently tended to their parents the overwhelming closed and that itself tells as they had to take ex- pressure and take the story. Education deliv- tra care of their wards their own lives. ery has shifted primarily to ensure that their Therefore, as the to online mode through various tech- anxiety levels were lessened. menacing second nology platforms and that has its own Many parents have found it difficult to wave of Covid spread issues. Impact of the pandemic on edu- manage all the 3 things together: man- its threatening web, cation sector has spanned to all stake- aging home, managing office work and ensnaring young and holders: faculty, students, parents, and managing children from same home set- old, rich and poor institutes themselves. These can broadly ting. This was a unique situation. alike, cutting across be described as under: 4. Educational Institutions: The pan- barriers of age, class, 1.Faculty members: They are at the demic had serious impact on manage- caste, religion and their heads high and The point is that core of education delivery and act as ment of education institutions in terms nationality, the authori- make their hearts swell the board exams in bridge between institutions and students. of reduced applicants, higher acceptance ties finally decided with pride. India are overly hyped No doubt, it was good to see that there rate, lower retention rate, pressure on fee to take action after There was a similar and create unneces- was a transition of faculty shifting to on- structure, difficulties in term of managing months of dilly dally- reaction amongst the sary pressure. The one line mode of teaching. The journey, how- emotions of teaching / non-teaching staff, ever, was not always smooth. Change in keeping premises Covid free, managing ing. Recently, one after children. While those positive outcome of mindset was a crucial issue. And some the pressures of parents, among others. the other, State, Central who played tru- this decision has been faculty found it difficult to transit effec- They really had a tough time. and IB boards, after ant were elated and the reduction of stress tively to virtual mode as effective deliv- The world has been passing through much deliberation, ecstatic at not having among the student erer of knowledge since they were ac- a difficult phase. Education system that decided to do away to live through their fraternity – and for customed to physical mode of teaching. often plays a leading role in transforming with the most awaited worst nightmare, those that reason alone, the Keeping students engaged considering a nation is also going through tough time. yet dreaded board who are anxious and decision is worth it, very less attention span on virtual mode Much will depend on when the pandemic examinations this year prone to depression as it not only protects was an issue they were struggling with. is going to be over. The more it lingers; in view of the safety of were glad to be rid of the students physically Teaching though projects, assignments, more difficult it will be for the system to students across the na- the emotional torture from contracting infec- activities, case studies or even conduct- sustain. Probably, the new normal is go- tion for this academic that is associated with tion, but also mentally ing evaluation all were issues of concern ing to virtual universities and digital edu- year. exams in general and from emotional trauma and it took quite sometime for teaching cation and hybrid learning. We all need to The decision board exams in par- that board exams fraternity to come out with alternative be prepared for the new reality!!! brought forth a mul- ticular. However, for bring. tools / techniques. The writer is Founder and Convener, titude of reactions. those students who had The writer is Associ- There was another problem confront- Higher Education Forum (HEF). He is Some parents heaved spent two years slaving ate Professor, Indira ing entire teaching staff: work from home former Director of SIES College of Man- a huge sigh of relief, over their books, to the Institute of Business and balance between home work and of- agement Studies (SIESCOMS), Navi having spent many a exclusion of all else, Management, Con- fice work. Problem is quite pertinent as Mumbai and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s sleepless night think- learning every page sultant, Indian School overwhelming majority of teachers both S P Jain Institute of Management & ing about the repercus- in every book by rote, of Management and at schools as well as HEIs are ladies. Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai. He may sions of their children solving previous years’ Entrepreneurship Many of them after a year today appear be contacted at aksengupta51@gmail. fatigued, suffering from some backache com or 9821128103. Saturday, 1 May 2021 11 MI vs RR: Post-match analysis Yoga asanas to enhance lung capacity By Indrani Basu legs straight, slowly spread out both the and opinions by fans inistry of Health and Family wel- legs and relax for 30 minutes.” By Siddhesh Waykar after failing multiple times in the past Mfare has recently released ‘Pron- Yoga Guru Neelam Gupta has he Mumbai Indians got the upper 4 games, which again doubts Lynn’s ing for Self- Care’ the step-by-step guid- shared few effective yoga positions for Thand against the Rajasthan Roy- comeback. Nishant Tale, a sports ana- ance for prone position (lying on your the benefit of healthy persons. “Based als (RR) who has been experiencing lyst said, “There were some rumours belly) which helps to improve oxygen on the guidance of Ayush Ministry, a big dip in the points table. Quinton among IPL & MI fans that Lynn will saturation level by improving breathing people can augment their immunity by de Kock's 70 has finally got now continue to play for the season. comfort in mild covid patients. This is practicing regular yoga and pranayama. his rhythm back after struggling for 5 Decock has been playing superbly for a medically accepted position and also I will recommend few simple yoga to games. The ‘MI Paltan’ chased down MI for the last couple of years with the advised by medical practitioners for the practice regularly to enhance the power the target of 172 runs in the 19th overs bat and behind the stumps too. He has benefit of Covid patients. and effectiveness of lung,” she says. with a loss of just 4 wickets. The Ra- made some records on his name and Due to excessive spike in covid To maintain the oxygen level in our jasthan Royals, hence the confi- cases and unavailability of hospital body she suggests few pranayams to despite being an dence of captain beds and oxygen, many covid patients, practice daily : unpredictable side, Rohit & team man- especially who are in the category of 1. Take deep breath or inhale and ex- didn’t struggle agement has grown mild or asymptomatic have been ad- hale or release the breath with sound to score, bowled for him which is vised for home quarantine. Those in through mouth. well, but failed to why he is given home isolation, are medically advised Lie down in supine position, take stop the defending priority instead of to go for prone position i.e. they should deep breath, try to inhale from ev- champions. Lynn.” Speaking practice lying on their belly for 30 min- ery part of your body and then ex- Has Rajasthan about Lynn’s posi- utes following the instruction released Royals left with tion in the team, by Ministry of Health and Family Wel- no choice of Tale said, fare. It says, “It is extremely beneficial changes in “Chris Lynn in Covid 19 patients with compromised the squad? is a superb breathing comfort, especially during T h e player, he's home isolation. While lying down on f i r s t - y e a r shown great the belly, one must keep pillow below titleholder intent in the the neck, two pillows bellow chest is getting far IPL while he through the upper thighs and two pil- away from was playing lows below the shins.” Krishna Shukla Nitant Gaikwad Nishant Tale getting their for KKR. In ‘yoga’ this prone position has a hands on the cup thereafter. The team It is just his bad luck that due to the special significance and is widely ac- has played only 6 games and have current balance of the team he is not cepted by the ancient yogic culture. “The made changes to the squad in every getting an opportunity but he surely position is widely practiced as ‘Makara- match. “The Rajasthan Royals don't will”. shan’ and those who have been practic- back their players and it is the reason Rohit failed to convert runs once ing yoga, are very well acquainted with they make so many changes in their again, if the poor form continues, is this position,” says Neelam Gupta, the squad. The overseas stars have been this going to affect the team in cru- Founder of Aarav Disha Yoga Institute injured and a couple of them have opt- cial games? and Zonal President of Navi Mum- ed to fly back. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Rohit is undoubtedly the best cap- bai of AAYUSH International Medi- Prone position through Effective Yogas to en- Royals have pointed to hire Robin Ut- tain, who has full confidence in his cal Association or IIMA, a registered hance lung capacity thapa on loan from the Chennai Super boys and the team management, but Institute under Central Government. Kings through IPL transfer window”, the lack of performance as an opener She has been teaching Covid pa- hale slowly. These are called Santh said Krishna Shukla. has put questions on the team for the tients breathing exercise through sim- pranayamas. Does de Kocks 70 not out innings future games. Nitant Gaikwad express- ple yoga since the outbreak of Covid 2. Makarasana in prone position signs Chris Lynn’s with no vacancy ing his views on the Hitman said, “I pandemic in 2020. She also supports 3. Fold your hands and keep them at in the playing 11? guess it's just the matter of time he gets covid patients who have been in isola- the back of your head, take deep Chris Lynn, who scored 49 in his his timing back, throughout the series tion in Covid Care center conducting breath and expand your chest, slow- first game and was benched immedi- he has been very determined for play- online yoga sessions. ly turn on your right. Wait few min- ately from the second match after de ing a good inning so in the next couple She shares some effective yoga utes and then release your breath. Kocks entry into the squad. de Kock of games we can only expect Rohit to asanas to enhance the lung capacity, Similarly, do the same pranayama came up with a match-winning knock comeback in a good fashion”. to improve oxygenation in the body of while turning at left and continue normal healthy person. for 7-8 times. Gear up for the equate oxygen is avail- their respective states. She emphasized, “In this challenging 4) Vashistha Pranayam: It is very much third wave: CM... able for the patients in “With the decline in the time of Covid 19 pandemic, every per- effective to increase lung capacity , Continued from page...1 the near future. number of cases, they son should try to keep himself healthy, even during Covid attack , people now announced to pro- Stating that the doc- will start returning back. physically as well mentally, by practic- can continue this one. Lie down on vide free vaccines to the tors of the state task However, to prevent the ing regular yoga and asanas, meditation your back or supine position. Fold citizens between the ages force are always avail- spread of infection, it and pranayams. These would not only the legs from knee and keep those of 18 to 44 years, but it able to provide guidance would be essential that keep them healthy but also hearty, by close to the stomach. While taking will have to be planned on medicines, the Chief there is proper registra- increasing their level of confidence. deep breath contract the naval po- based on the supply of Minister said that even tion of labourers so that As per the guidance of Ayush Minis- sition inside as far as possible and the vaccines,” he said. the doctors in rural areas their trials and segrega- try, Makarashan in prone position is stay like this counting numbers, The Chief Minis- need to be in touch with tion can be decided,” he very much effective and well-known maximum 12-16 counts. Then re- ter said that the neces- the expert doctors and said. practice to boost lung capacity while lease the breath while expanding sary permits have been let them know of their In any case, even if expanding the lung, opening it up and the naval position. Finally end with issued where oxygen difficulties. there is a need for fur- expanding alveolar. Simple practice is Omkar, bhramri, anulom-bilom, plants are needed. The Over the past few ther lockdown, the busi- lie down on your stomach, face down Kapalbhati pranayama. Do prac- district administration days, many migrant ness should continue, he or keep at one side, hands stretched tice suryanamaskar for 10 minutes has to ensure that ad- workers have gone to stressed. backwards close to the thighs and the daily.” 12 Saturday, 1 May 2021 NMMC takes action against 60 morning walkers he Navi Mumbai out for a morning eration was carried out ing their homes without TMunicipal Corpora- walk in the Jewel on Palm Beach Service urgent work. The civic tion (NMMC) along with of Navi Mumbai Road in Nerul Division body along with police police department have and violated the where 34 citizens were are taking joint action intensified action against Corona Preven- tested for antigen. Also, against the citizens who the citizens who are go- tion Rules. They fines were recovered go out for morning / eve- ing out for morning and were also made from 11 citizens. ning walk. The citizens evening walks in viola- to do antigen test- A state wide curfew are appealed to cooper- tion of the curfew rules. ing. Of them, 17 has been imposed to ate fully by following On 29th April, penal ac- adults were fined break the chain of virus the curfew rules and do tion was taken against Rs 1,000 each. and citizens have been not venture out unless it 26 citizens who went A similar op- prohibited from leav- is urgent. 4Vol. 25 4 issue No. 1 4Navi Mumbai 4 1 - 7 MAY, 2021 4RNI No. 71478/97 4Pages 4 4Price 2/- Tidal water flows over manmade NMMC chief inspects hurdles at Panje Wetland Greens SOS over landfill in Dronagiri under lockdown shadow containment zones ushing tidal water to immediately intervene Gflowed over man- and stop this wanton de- Assures societies of complete support from the civic body made hurdles at Panje struction which badly wetland even as massive impacts the fragile bio- o ensure that there corona patients and the commissioner interact- The commissioner also destruction of wetlands diversity of the area. Tis complete adher- D3 tower has 14 corona ed with the office bear- inquired whether the es- and mangroves has been “It is a paradox,” ence to the rules being patients. Therefore, the ers of the society as well sentials were being pro- on in Uran area across said B N Kumar, direc- enforced under ‘Mis- Mumbai harbour under tor of NatConnect Foun- sion Break the Chain’, the shadow of Covid- dation, “that CIDCO did the commissioner of triggered lockdown, en- abide by NGT order to the Navi Mumbai Mu- vironmentalists said. allow free flow of wa- nicipal Corporation Activists have ex- ter to Panje Wetland re- (NMMC), Abhijit Ban- pressed their happiness garding which the State gar along with Deputy that tidal water flowed Environment Director Commissioner of zone into part of the 289- had instructed the state 1, Dadasaheb Chabuk- hectare Panje wetland as agency and the Raigad swar, Belapur division though nature found its District collector way officer Shashikant Tan- way despite the National back in November last.” del and Nerul division Green Tribunal’s (NGT) In fact, the western officer Dattatray Nagre, orders to the City and zonal bench of NGT in visited the containment Industrial Development its order on April 15, and micro contain- ment zones in Belapur and Nerul divisions on Wednesday. area has been declared as as the security guards vided near the entrance In Sector 13, Nerul, micro-containment zone and inquired about the and if there was any the M1 tower in Bank and was inspected by implementation of the of India colony has 10 the commissioner. The containment zone rules. Continued on page... 2 APMC shuts 12 galas for violating Covid-19 protocol By Ryhea George there is adherence to Covid 19 given a notice to keep a check on Tidal water flows over manmade hurdles at Panje wetland he Agricultural Produce Mar- protocols. Many times, the civic the market for any further viola- Tket Committee (APMC), body has taken action against vio- tion. If the situation does not im- Vashi has sealed 12 galas in the lators, which are mostly visitors, prove, the APMC administration Corporation (CIDCO) did not find it neces- vegetable market for not follow- but this time the APMC admin- will not hesitate to take further and Raigad district col- sary to hear out CIDCO ing Covid 19 protocols. The own- istration took action against the stern action”. lector to clear the hin- since the State govern- ers of the shops or the galas have retail traders as well. “In order to control the foot- drances. ment’s order to clear the been warned of cancellation of While talking to the Newsband, fall, the retail sale of products On the one hand the blockage of the five tidal permits if violation is repeated. Fruit Market director of APMC below 10 kgs has been stopped. state-owned urban plan- water inlets to the 289- The shops/ galas that have been Sanjay Pansare said, "Around 10 Around 30,000 people visit the ner CIDCO is yet to hectare Panje wetland, sealed are located in the D-wing to 12 galas have been sealed and market which includes the traders, implement the NGT’s was already in force. of the vegetable market. have been informed that only the farmers, consumers and visitors order to clear tidal water Nandakumar Pawar, A large number of people in- wholesale market will be open which is leading to the violation blocks to Panje Wetland head of Shri Ekvira Aai cluding sellers, whole sellers, re- until further notice and the retail of the Covid safety protocol. This which has been forcibly Pratishtan, had moved tailers and consumers visit APMC market will be paused". step has been taken for the benefit dried out, on the other, the NGT as the authori- market on a daily basis. With such Speaking further Pansare said, for the citizens as these retailers Navi Mumbai SEZ has ties have thrown to winds a large footfall, there is a huge "More than three-four farmers would crowd the area with much been carrying on landfill the government order. chance of the spread of Covid- were found to be selling their lesser produce. All the 12 galas on wetlands on its plot Even the High Court ap- 19 virus. In order to control this, product in one gala and since will be banned from conducting off Dronagiri Coastal pointed Mangrove and the officials of the Navi Mumbai there was no social distancing this business till the Covid 19 situ- Road, the activists said wetlands committee or- Municipal Corporation (NMMC) action was taken by the APMC ation improves in the city,” said in their fresh mail to the ders to maintain Panje as well as the police officials con- administration. The Vegetable the onion-potato market director, Chief Minister. Continued on page... 3 duct a regular check to ensure Federation has been informed and APMC, Ashok Walunj. They appealed to him 2 1 - 7 May 2021 Editorial Four arrested for smuggling Issue: 1 1 - 7 MAY 2021 Remedisivir injection By: Crime Reporter selling illegally Remede- each. He also said that oparkhairane po- sivir injections at a price he had come to sell in- Never too late to inculcate Klice have arrested higher than the MRP jection for around Rs a man identified as without the doctor's pre- 20,000 each. The police Sameer Ganpat Chan- scription and covid test arrested Sameer Chan- the habit of reading dorkar, who had come report. A trap was laid dorkar under the Drugs t is said that one should inculcate proving vocabulary and articulation to Koparkhairane area and police officials in the and Cosmetics Act for Ireading habits from early child- skills, reading also strengthens one’s to blackmail and sell garb of bogus customers fraud. Police later ar- hood. However, there is no harm to brain. There are few scientific stud- Remedisivir injection, reached Koparkhairane rested Vandana Jadhav start the wonderful habit of reading ies that prove that as one matures in which is a life saving Sector-15 at around 10 and Vinod Patil, both in- at any given age. Anna Quindlen, an reading abilities, the numerus com- medicine for treating pm on Friday under the volved in the case. American author, journalist and opin- plex networks of circuits and signals critically ill Covid 19 guidance of senior po- Meanwhile, a team ion columnist rightly says, “Books in the brain get stronger and more patients. Four vials of lice inspector Pradip of Crime Branch Unit-2 are the plane, and the train, and sophisticated. Remedesivir were seized Tidar. Sameer Ganpat also arrested Rahul the road. They are the destination, Reading has many good psycho- from his possession. and the journey. They are home”. logical effects on the brain as well. The police have also As we are once again closed It reduces stress levels and helps a arrested Vandana within the four walls of our house, person to get better sleep. Be it read- Umesh Jadhav and one can still travel miles and miles, ing novels, magazines or comics, Bhiwasan alias Vi- without moving a single distance one should read a minimum for 30 nod Vikram Patil in through the magic of books. The minutes a day. Reading as an activ- connection with the books take us to a new destination, ity can be fulfilled if it becomes a case. Meanwhile, broaden our imagination and bring family activity and bonding time. a team from Crime in a sense of happiness. Today when By doing this one can encourage the Branch Unit-2 also there is a need to remain positive family members into reading habits arrested a man who amidst so much of chaos and sad- without much effort. had come to sell Re- ness, the only way one can achieve As the nations across the globe medesivir injections is by reading books and drawing observed World Book Day on 23th illegally and seized inspiration from the various motiva- April, which also marked the birth 3 Remedesivir injec- tional writers. anniversary of William Shakespeare, tions from him. Chandorkar arrived on a Devram Kanade, 38 Researches conducted world- let us take a pledge to make reading Due to shortage of scooter and was arrested from Shivaji Chowk in wide have shown that apart from im- a daily habit. Remedisivir injections, by the police. The police Khandeshwar on Satur- the vials are in high de- found four injections of day night for illegally mand. Taking advantage Remedisivir in his pos- selling Remedesivir in- of this, some individuals session. During interro- jections. Three Reme- Blood donation and plasma have started black-mar- gation, he revealed the disivir injections were keting the injections and names of Vandana Um- seized from his pos- donation registration camp held selling these illegally at esh Jadhav and Bhiva- session. Investigations inflated prices. sen alias Vinod Vikram have revealed that the Koparkhairane po- Patil of Dombivali from injections, which cost lice had received infor- whom he had bought Rs 3,000, were being mation that a person was the vials for Rs 19,000 sold for Rs 25,000 each.

NMMC chief inspects ers know that the floor sent to the society of- containment zones... is a restricted area. fice bearers. The com- Continued from page...1 Likewise, Mahavir missioner asked the problem faced by the Darpan Society at Sec- society office bearers residents of the colony. tor 27 Nerul in Belapur to disseminate the im- JP Yuva Morcha Navi Mumbai The camp was conducted by Dis- He assured full sup- division has been de- portant information on BDistrict organized a blood dona- trict President Datta Ghangale at Sea- port by the civic body. clared as a third type of the WhatsApp group of tion and plasma donation registration wood, District Vice President, Avinash As there are 2 pa- micro containment zone their society members. camp on 27th April 2021 at Seawoods, Bhagat, Mahesh Darekar at Vashi and tients on one floor in the as it has 6 corona af- “As the effective Vashi and Koparkhairane. A total of District General Secretaries Shri San- D1 building in Bank of fected person. The com- implementation of the 157 blood donors donated blood in deep Karande and Sunil Kindre at Ko- India Colony, that floor missioner also visited containment zone is an this camp while 42 completely recov- parkhairane. has been declared as re- the place and inspected important factor in the ered citizens from Corona registered District President Datta Ghangale stricted area. The com- the arrangements there prevention of corona, for plasma donation. The event was thanked all the citizens who donated missioner also inspected and discussed with the the department officials also attended by BJP District Presi- blood and registered for plasma dona- the arrangements there. society president. should not ignore it at dent Ramchandra Gharat. tion. He made important sug- Similarly, a What- all, nor the society of- gestions on how to put a sApp group of societies fice bearers as they are Attention readers: While every effort is made to check the genuineness of party/ seal on the elevator but- has been set up by the also responsible for the parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held responsible for the truthfulness ton on the floor, as well corporation on which implementation of the of its contents. The publishers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for important, informative rules for containment any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter into guided by the ads. as put a large billboard near the stairs to let oth- messages are regularly zone”, said Bangar.

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threatening diseases re- on their faces. “We ceived gifts which they felt really ecstatic after had wished for long. As fulfilling their wishes soon as their gifts were which were long pend- handed over, with their ing. Looking at their wish experience they smiling faces we, along were on cloud nine and with them, felt over- were very excited after joyed. They have re- touching their treasured ceived gifts like books,

Tidal water flows FIRs have been filed by over manmade... the revenue administra- Continued from page...1 tion against NMSEZ as a wetland have been officials in this regard. ignored. The powerful man- Pawar found it grove committee’s order strange that NMSEZ was to restore the Bhend- going ahead with full khal wetland and man- speed with its landfill on groves at Pagote have wetlands, CIDCO’s of- again been ignored and ficial construction work the so-called concerned has been held up due authorities remained un- to the 15% attendance concerned, Kumar said. rule and not-availability Today, the reclaimed of labour. CIDCO, he part of Bhendkhal pointed out, is a 26% wetland has been to- partner in NMSEZ. tally dried out with the Mangroves and wet- blocking of the high- lands under many NM- tide stream, said Dilip SEZ plots have already Koli of traditional fish- been buried and the re- ing community forum sult of this reckless work – Paaramparik Mach- was unseasonal floods in himar Bachao Kruti several Uran villages as Samiti. The forum has gushing high tide found been fighting for the its own course, Kumar constitutional rights of said. the fishing community Kumar recalled that to practise their trade the NMSEZ landfill with which they have been rocket-speed is reminis- hit hard due to the larg- cent of the mangrove escale destruction of and wetland burial that it mangroves and wet- had done during the last lands, apart from the Lok Sabha period when project proponents such environmental surveil- as JNPT blocking their lance was missing. Basis channels to the sea. the activists’ complaints, NMSEZ does not the Mangrove Com- have the coastal zone mittee made a surprise clearances, as shown in inspection just after an official response from the election period and the MCZMA, Pawar halted the landfill. Two pointed out. 4 1 - 7 May 2021 City school celebrates English CIDCO extends deadline Language Day with enthusiasm for paying installment for By Ashok Dhamija School, Vashi students was writing, in the 16th "What's in a name? participated in various and 17th centuries, the ‘Housing for All’ scheme That which we call online activities like English language was a rose. By any other essay/poem writing, going through a lot of The deadline has been extended till 31st July 2021 for beneficiaries name would smell as memorizing fable changes and Shake- who failed to pay first installment and have outstanding installments sweet." – immortal stories etc, searching speare's creativity with lines form the play Ro- words from Dictionary, language meant he with waiver of DPC from 25 Mar 2020 to 31 Jul 2021 meo and Juliet, penned Framing sentence etc. contributed hundreds of he City and Indus- stipulated period, post ing scheme. Since all by William Shake- “23rd April which is new words and phrases Ttrial Development scrutiny of documents are facing adverse eco- speare. celebrated annually as that are still used today. Corporation (CIDCO) after computerized lot- nomic situation due to UN English Day is ‘UN English Day’ was A number of activities has decided to extend tery system. Recently, pandemic led lockdown, observed annually on the deadline for paying it is observed that some CIDCO has decided the 23rd April with a the remaining amount beneficiaries have not to give relief to those view to celebrate multi- to those applicants yet paid a single install- applicants by extend- lingualism and cul- who have outstand- ment as well as have ing the deadline to pay tural diversity as well ing installment as well outstanding amount for the remaining install- as to promote equal as those who have not their houses. CIDCO ments,” said Dr. Sanjay use of all six official paid a single install- had extended the dead- Mukherjee, VC&MD, languages throughout ment in CIDCO hous- the Organization. In ing scheme 2018-19 till many schools all over 31st July 2021. the world, English is Under the state gov- the primary language ernment’s policy of and this international "housing for all" CI- language makes it pos- DCO had released lot- sible for people from tery for about 25,000 all over the world to houses for various eco- connect easily. The nomic sections under knowledge of English its 2018-2019 housing in the present time is Enthusiastic participation marked the UN English Day celebra- tions scheme. Those houses a common demand in are developed for Eco- various fields. Nowa- chosen because it is were organised virtu- nomically Weaker Sec- line till 28th December CIDCO. days, English is not both the birth and death ally for our students. tion and Lower Income 2020 considering the Through this, the simply a language; it anniversary of well- The response was both Group in five nodes of request of those appli- beneficiaries are hereby has become a lifestyle. known English drama- creative and phenom- Navi Mumbai namely cants. But some appli- instructed to pay the in- The language English tist and poet William enal. Students were Taloja, Kharghar, Ka- cants failed to pay the stallment amount due has its origin in the Shakespeare whose appreciated for their lamboli, Ghansoli and amount till the given within the stipulated early medieval period. work has had a huge effort,” shared Sharlet Dronagiri. The suc- deadline. time by visiting the of- To Celebrate this impact on modern-day Fernandes, Section cessful applicants were “It has been ob- ficial website of CIDCO day, Ryan Christian English. At the time he Head of the institute. provided with schedule served that many ap- www.cidco.maharash- to pay a specific in- plicants have not paid tra.gov.in "under Online stallment amounts out their installments or Payment tab" to avail Soiled sanitary napkins and of the total amount of even a single install- this last opportunity diapers pose health hazard their house, with in a ment in 2018-19 hous- provided by CIDCO. By Ryhea George Tank said, “One should be extremely isposable of soiled sanitary napkins careful while disposing of soiled sani- Food grains distributed to the needy Dand diapers is becoming a major tary napkins and diapers. This affects challenge in all the urban cities. Apart stray animals who live on the streets. from posing serious health and envi- Swach Bharat starts in our home. No ronment hazard, the animal activists municipal corporation or no govern- and dog feeders say that these are pos- ment organization is going to teach ing serious threat to the strays as well. Vanlalraut Guite, an activist from Kharghar said, “A few days back when I went to feed strays outside my build- ing, I saw one of the dogs holding the used diaper in his mouth. After I dis- tracted his attention by offering some food, he dropped that diaper”. By Dinesh Pawar kg of rice, 2 kg of wheat, of Vicky Patil Youth Adding further he said, “One hri Chhatrapati 1 kg of onions each. On Foundation Vicky Patil, should be extremely careful while dis- SShivaji Maharaj, this occasion, Presi- Members of Shri Chha- posing off used sanitary napkins and Social Organization dis- dent of Shri Chhatrapati trapati Shivaji Maharaj diapers. Strays might even consume tributed food grains to Shivaji Maharaj Social Social Organization - these. It is highly risky. While throw- people at a personal level. People the needy. A total of 23 Organization Sudesh Pa- Prem Mhatre, Sameer ing used diapers and pads one should should have some basic sensibility to- families living in slums til, Working President- Patil, Abhay Patil, Sahil always use old papers to wrap and then wards society and take own responsi- between Township Bus Journalist Vitthal Mam- Mhatre, Omkar Mhatre, only discard these”. bility rather than blaming civic bodies Stop to Navghar Fata tabade, Social activists Aryan Patil, Arnav Patil Another animal activist Seema for this.” Bus Stop were given 3 Mahesh Patil, President were present.