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Pope elevates STRIKE ENTERS NINTH DAY Mariam Thresia, KCR likely to soften his four others to sainthood TSRTC driver succumbs to stand on RTC strike L VENKAT RAM VATICAN CITY: Indian nun n HYDERABAD Mariam Thresia and four others were declared Saints by Chief Minister K Pope Francis at a grand cer- burns, protests break out Chandrasekhar Rao, despite emony at the Vatican City on his uncompromising stance Sunday. PNS n HYDERABAD on TSRTC strike from Day-1, Mariam Thresia, who Another RTC is now having second founded the Congregation A 55-year-old TSRTC driver employee ends life thoughts and may soften his of the Sisters of the Holy died on Sunday, a day after he stand in the days ahead as he Family in Thrissur in May set himself ablaze, even as the nother RTC employee killed is understood to be under Ahimself by hanging at his 1914, was raised to the high- strike by the transport employ- residence in Langer House area tremendous pressure from est position within the cen- ees in entered the on Sunday. The deceased, all sides with the 9-day-old turies-old institution during ninth day. identified as Surender Goud, stir snowballing into a major the ceremony at the St Peter's D Srinivas Reddy, who was has served TSRTC as conductor law and order issue. Square. The nun from Kerala part of the group of employees for 14 years. Sources said that According to highly-placed was canonised along with on a state-wide strike for the last sources, the government has Goud had taken a loan to build a l Orders for dismissal l Pressure of united oppn and English Cardinal John Henry nine days, died of burn injuries, house. He could not pay the withheld its plan to serve Newman, Swiss laywoman hospital sources here said. The dismissal orders to the sacked of striking staff put mounting resentment among installments and cheques issued on hold govt staff Marguerite Bays, Brazilian driver had doused himself with by him started bouncing. He staff. The government is now Sister Dulce Lopes and Italian kerosene and set himself ablaze RTC Cantonment depot employees protesting half-naked at Jubilee Bus Station planning to hold talks with in Secunderabad on Sunday slipped into depression and l Govt to win over l Poor response to RTC Sister Giuseppina Vannini. near his house in Khammam, took the extreme step. The RTC unions again. Although mgmt drive for temporary about 190 km from here, report- spread, a large number of strik- other places, with employees KCR may not be part of the RTC unions ahead of Kulsumpura police booked a Huzurnagar bypoll recruitment edly in protest against the gov- ing employees of Telangana raising slogans and holding the case and shifted the body for direct talks with RTC unions ernment not acceding to the State Road Transport state government responsible for post-mortem examination. initially, the confabulations World Bank demands of striking employees. Corporation gathered near the Reddy's death. are likely to be held at the cab- However police said they hospital, but police at the spot The employees have been on inet sub-committee level. himself to protest the state drew flak from various sec- warns India were investigating the reason whisked them away in police strike since the last nine days, ment to various posts, among The death of RTC driver government's tough stand on tions, putting the state gov- behind his suicide. vehicles. Protests also broke out demanding merger of RTC with others. Srinivas Reddy on Sunday, RTC strike, attracted nation- ernment in a fix. of ‘severe’ As news about Reddy's death in different parts of the city and the government and recruit- ContinuedonPage4 who on Saturday immolated wide media attention and Continued on Page 2 slowdown NEW DELHI: The World RTI QUERY IN CM PET DOG'S DEATH CASE Bank on Sunday slashed its Teachers to Modi has growth forecast for India's Modi dares Opposition current fiscal year to 6 per resort to pen- 30 million cent, down from 7.5 per cent, Hyderabad police warning that the "severe" slowdown could further down strike followers on weaken the country's stut- to bring back Article 370 PNS n HYDERABAD declines to give FIR copy tering financial sector. PNS n JALGAON Instagram In its last forecast in April, The Panchayat Raj Teachers' NAVEEN KUMAR PNS n NEW DELHI the bank had said that India's Stepping up attack on the Not just a Union (PRTU) on Sunday n HYDERABAD economic outlook was strong Congress and NCP over abro- parcel of land, expressed its solidarity with After being one of the most and expected growth of 7.5 gation of Article 370, Prime but crown of India the cause of striking RTC The Banjara Hills police have followed leaders on Twitter, per cent during the current Minister Narendra Modi on workers and announced its rejected an RTI query seeking Prime Minister Narendra fiscal year that began in April. Sunday dared them to declare — NARENDRA MODI decision to observe pen- a certified copy of FIR filed in Modi's popularity has also But the country is cur- in their manifesto that they will Prime Minister down strike upon the case pertaining to the death of surged on Instagram, way rently growing at its slowest bring back the provisions which reopening of schools after Telangana Chief Minister's ahead of other global lead- pace in six years, expanding gave special status to Jammu the extended Dasara vac- pet dog Husky. ers. Modi is the most fol- by just 5 per cent in the April- and Kashmir. Addressing his tion, which is scheduled to In response to the query, the lowed world leader on this June quarter, hit by flagging first rally ahead of the October end on October 19. official reason cited by the The Banjara Hills platform with 30 million consumer demand and a 21 Maharashtra Assembly polls, At a meeting here on police was that it might police inspector people following his slackening in government Modi said Jammu and Kashmir Sunday, PRTU resolved to 'impede' investigation or 'influ- Kalinga Rao Instagram account. spending. India's industrial was "not just a parcel of land, but support the fight for merg- ence the fare investigation' confirmed that the On Instagram, he is ahead output also shrank at its crown of India", and assured it er of RTC with the govern- (sic). The Banjara Hills police of US President Donald fastest rate in more than six will not take more than four ment. PRTU leaders inspector Kalinga Rao con- RTI query was Trump as well as former US years in August, data released months to normalise the kind pledged their support to firmed that the RTI query was indeed rejected, as President Barack Obama. last week showed, indicating of situation that prevailed there RTC workers. Apart from indeed rejected, as investiga- investigation in Modi is also the only world that a slew of government for 40 years. He accused the Attacking the Congress and naming the leaders as he appar- PRTU, 22 teachers' unions tion in the case was still under the case was still leader to reach the 30 mil- measures had yet to underpin opposition parties of politicis- NCP, Modi said it was "unfor- ently referred to Pakistan. will support RTC strike, way. under way lion followers' milestone. a recovery. ing the issue of Article 370 and tunate" that they were "politi- Accusing the opposition lead- they said. Early in September, the In September, Modi's charged them with "speaking on cising" the "unprecedented" ers of shedding crocodile tears The PRTU leaders believe police booked a case against a Twitter follower count the same lines as that of the decision of scrapping of Article on the issue of Article 370, he that the extension of Dasara veterinary doctor for alleged Husky died allegedly after the crossed 50 million. neighbouring country". 370. Their leaders thought said, "I challenge them, if they vacation is intended to negligence that resulted in veterinarian administered an Modi who has been a FPIs pull out The prime minister lavished exactly opposite of what the have guts, declare in their man- weaken the RTC strike. So, the death of Husky, a pet dog injection on September 11. constant user of the the praise on the Devendra entire nation feels about Jammu ifesto for state election and once the vacation ends, at Pragati Bhavan, the official Based on a complaint filed micro blogging platform over Rs 6,200 cr Fadnavis-led Maharashtra gov- and Kashmir, he said. future polls too, that they will PRTU would join hands residence of Chief Minister K by Asif Ali Khan, who handles ever since his days as the ernment for its five-year per- "You look at the statements bring back Article 370 and with other employees' asso- Chandrasekhar Rao. pet dogs at Pragati Bhavan, the Chief Minister of Gujarat. in October so far formance, which he said, was made by Congress, NCP of 35A, which the BJP, the Modi ciations and collectively The 11-month-old dog police registered a case and He has off late taken keen NEW DELHI: Foreign port- "corruption-free" and inspired late...They seem to be speaking government scrapped...that they fight for RTC workers' belonged to the Hulk breed, launched a probe. interest in sharing photos folio investors withdrew over confidence among all, including one lines of the neighbouring will change the August 5 cause. which is a cross between a pit and videos on Instagram as Rs 6,200 crore from Indian farmers and industries. country," Modi said, without decision." Continued on Page 2 bull terrier and a bulldog. Continued on Page 3 well. capital markets in the first two weeks of October, as global recession fears and trade war concerns weighed on sentiments. Ravi Prasad withdraws comments linking DMK claims 30 EVMs for Foreign investors pulled out a net amount of Rs 4,955.2 crore from the equities and Rs economy's health with Bollywood collections bypoll in TN shifted suddenly 1,261.9 from the debt segment, taking the total net withdraw- PNS n NEW DELHI of a slowdown in India had a single day- the highest ever, PNS n CHENNAI be kept under adequate pro- al to Rs 6,217.1 crore during attracted flak and the senior was a factually correct state- tection without giving room October 1-11, as per latest Facing flak after he cited Rs 120 BJP leader was also trolled ment. I had stated this as I was The DMK on Sunday alleged "for any suspicious activities. depositories data. crore business done by three online. in Mumbai- the film capital of 30 Electronic Voting Machines According to information Overseas investors were net movies on a single day to In a statement issued on India. We are very proud of our (EVMs) meant for the October from the chief agent of buyers in the preceding month rebut suggestions of an eco- Sunday, Prasad claimed that film industry which provided 21 Nanguneri Assembly by- Congress candidate Ruby R and had infused a net sum of nomic slump in the country, one part of his statement had employment to lakhs of people poll in Tamil Nadu have been Manoharan, "30 EVMs which Rs 6,557.8 crore in the domes- Union minister Ravi Shankar been "completely twisted out of and contributes significantly by "suddenly shifted" for were kept for bye-election at tic capital markets (both equi- Prasad on Sunday withdrew his context", and said "being a way of taxes. "unknown reasons." and Tamil Nadu Chief Nanguneri Taluk Office are ties and debt), according to the comments. Prasad's comments sensitive person, I withdraw "I had also explained in DMK Organisation Electoral Officer Satyabrata suddenly shifted to Tirunelveli data. in Mumbai on Saturday cou- this comment". detail about the various mea- Secretary and party's Rajya Sahoo seeking an enquiry into Collectorate for unknown rea- pled with his criticism of an "My comments made yes- sures the government has Sabha member R S Bharathi the matter. He urged the EC sons during the mid-night of NSSO report on high unem- terday in Mumbai about three taken as pro-people move to wrote to Chief Election that the EVMs be restored October 12," Bharathi said in TODAY ployment rate and IMF's report films making Rs 120 crore in strengthen our economy. Commissioner Sunil Arora back to their original place and his letter. ALMANAC Month & Paksham: Ashwini& Sukla Paksha Social media, pranayam part of UGC's ‘life skills' Audio clip on complaint Panchangam Tithi : Pratipada : 04:29 am (Next Day) PNS n NEW DELHI electives — integral human Nakshatram: Revati : 10:21 am The programme, which carries eight credit points, being, yoga and pranayama and against CM goes viral Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Ethics and etiquettes of social gratitude. media, how to use Google can be accommodated in any semester and is While the first elective talks K VENKATESHWARLU heard saying: "What is going any important work) search better, yoga and pranaya- aimed at inculcating emotional and intellectual about obligation to self, parents n HYDERABAD on in the State? The state is Rahukalam: 07:39 am – 09:07 am ma and resume writing are part and society besides a module on fully in disturbed mood. Yamagandam: 10:34 am – 12:02 pm of the "life skills" curriculum competencies in students and develop verbal and living with others with their An audio recording of the pur- Children already forgot every- Varjyam: NIL developed by the University non-verbal communication skills acceptance, the module on grat- ported conversation between thing. Once again the gov- Grants Commission (UGC). itude is about duty versus rights. an angry complainant and the ernment is extending holi- Gulika: 01:29 pm - 02:56 pm The commission had recent- "The module on yoga talks person who received it at the days one more week. The Good Time: (to start any important work) ly launched "Jeevan Kaushal", a official said. The official said ent they should be as a team about difference between yoga Grievances Cell of CMO went RTC employees are doing Amritakalam: 07:42 am - 09:28 am life skills programme in the cur- often students do not know the leader? All these skills the stu- and pranayama and their inter- viral on social media platforms their strike. The Chief Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:38 am - 12:25 pm riculum for under-graduate tion skills, we cannot ignore difference between a curriculum dents should be trained in, " the relatedness. What should be on Sunday. Minister is arrogantly behav- courses across the country. writing on social media. The vitae (CV), resume and a bio- official said. Personal skills like the asanas performed before The 2.56-minute audio per- ing. In-between the two (RTC HYDERABAD The programme, which car- social media websites are a data. Writing a good resume is empathising and trusting col- examination or a presentation? tains to a complaint from one employees and Chief Minister) ries eight credit points, can be good medium to connect but also a life skill which every stu- leagues for improving interper- All these things are listed in the Ranjith Kumar, 33, hailing we are facing troubles. We are WEATHER accommodated in any semester students must know the advan- dent must learn before entering sonal relations, projecting a curriculum," the official said. from Karimnagar mandal in suffering a lot. Whether a Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms and is aimed at inculcating tages and disadvantages. the professional world. good personal image to have a "The curriculum has been Karimnagar district, against Chief Minister, who is in piv- Temp: 29/22 emotional and intellectual com- "There have to be some ethics "What will learners gain if positive impact on one's career, developed by an expert com- none other than Chief otal position, would talk like Humidity: 94% petencies in students and devel- and etiquettes of social media they practice love and compas- networking and negotiation mittee with an aim to support Minister K Chandrasekhar that? The Chief Minister says Sunrise: 06.08 op verbal and non-verbal com- and the curriculum will teach sion? What will they lose if they skills besides personal and pro- our graduates to unlock and dis- Rao for extending the 16- run the buses to ensure that Sunset: 05.55 munication skills. them the same. There is also a don't? What are the listening fessional moral codes of conduct cover their true potential and day-long Dasara vacation for the people not to face troubles. Current Weather Conditions "Today when we talk about module on how to use Google skills one must practice as a are part of the curriculum. making them social responsive students by a week. Updated October 13, 2019 5:00 PM writing skills and communica- search better," a senior UGC team member and how differ- The curriculum has three citizens," the official added. In the audio clip, Ranjith is Continued on Page 4 HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 hyderabad 02

ongress, already on shaky alas, the Guv doesn't respond to grounds in Telangana, also appeals made on social media. Cfinds itself ill at ease about Many a Netizen has sought her which side to back in the TSRTC Cong can't strike a balance over RTC stir intervention in the ongoing strike. While some state leaders like TSRTS strike over the past week Revanth Reddy and Seethakka central level, have clearly thrown end up conceding vital space to self organised the Alay-Balay as may or may not be the case, but but here has been no response have backed the striking RTC their lot with the striking RTC opponents. There's this other way REPORTERS’ part of his annual calendar. it's exactly how commoners see it from her. employees, many others are hold- workers and called the government where you say it upfront, hold your Pointing at the flexis put up at the and look up to you to resolve This probably has to do with ing their horses and hedging their handling highhanded and arbitrary. ground and also have your way. function, Hanumantha Rao told issues. Governor Tamilisai social media spreading the word bets before backing the strike in Strikingly different from the Senior Congress leader V D ARY Dattatreya he was unhappy not to Soundararajan's experience has that she was mulling to start the view of the looming Huzurnagar Congress position where the likes Hanumantha Rao apparently takes see a single Congress leader's face been such thus far. Plus, she is also Praja Darbar tradition at Raj Assembly by-elections. They aren't of Revanth Reddy and others are this no-nonsense approach of say- on the banners, not even part pres- active on the social media where Bhavan, which the media also ran sure if the strike really has large- taking part in RTC employees' ing it like it is. He has in the past ident Sonia Gandhi's. Awkward most of the chatter happens and reports about. Once bitten, twice scale popular support among peo- dharnas, some other partymen spoken his mind about former Congress leaders and avoids them. moments for Dattatreya and perceptions are developed. Lately, shy. That could be why Tamilisai ple and are not willing to commit don't want to be seen anywhere governor ESL Narasimhan being This was right in the face of the Tamilisai, but VH did make a Netizens have been flooding the is being very wary of social media, one way or the other. Some of them near the dharna sites. allegedly a little slow in exercising Governor who was on the dais point when it mattered. Governor's SM handle with scores and request and speculations fear conceding advantage to TRS by authority and a little inactive. right there along with leaders of all of public issues. Up till now, the made on it. allowing it to lay blame of incon- Cheeky, point-blank That was then. VH has now political parties at an Alay-Balay Governor dashed chatterati on the Net used to typ- veniencing commuters at their salvos from VH trained guns on the new Telangana function a week ago. If that was Netizens’ hope ically tag Minister KTR or other (Contributed by doorstep. BJP, on the other hand is There are occasions where you governor Tamilisai Soundararajan not blunt enough, VH even took The more you are seen and officials for issues that concerned PV Kondal Rao, not in two minds about the strike. tactfully avoid confrontation with too. He recently said Tamilisai on Himachal Pradesh governor heard at public functions the big- the general public. Now they are Kolishetty Venkatshwarlu, Its leaders, both at the state and rivals, work your way around but does not give an audience to Bandaru Dattatreya who had him- ger a power centre you seem. This looking at Tamilisai for help. But Naveena Ghanate) BITFURY TO SET UP BLOCKCHAIN US-China trade talks lower value of yellow metal INNOVATION CENTRE IN HYD PNS n HYDERABAD With the successful conclusion n CITY TO HAVE EXCLUSIVE BLOCKCHAIN DISTRICT, LOGO AND WEBSITE LAUNCHED of the fresh first round of trade negotiations between US PNS n HYDERABAD and China on October 10, The Indian School 2019, the hopes for resolution The Bitfury Group, the largest of the trade war between these full-service blockchain technol- of Business will two super powers have been ogy company in the world, will offer co-working kindled. Consequently the establish a blockchain research yellow metal, which was hov- and innovation centre in space, access to ering around US $ 1,500, came Hyderabad. investor network, down to the level of $ 1,488.87 Leading foreign currencies' closed at Rs. 45,200 (per kg). Bitfury, a multibillion-dollar business on the closing day of Saturday. exchange rates were: US $: tech giant, on Saturday entered Silver followed suit and closed Rs.71.02, British Pound: Rs. COMMODITIES into a partnership with expertise and at $ 17.65. Similarly, platinum 89.88, Euro: Rs. 78.40, The sentiment in principal Telangana's Blockchain District many more and palladium also declined Singapore $: Rs. 51.74, wholesale commodity mar- in this regard. It will also offer and closed at $. 896.60 (per 10 Canadian $: Rs.53.81, Swiss kets in the twin cities was mod- courses, necessary incubation benefits to gms) and $ 1,703.25 (per 10 Franc: Rs.71.29. erate. Rythu Bazars and the and mentoring support to all Blockchain gms), copper stood at Rs At home, trading grad- various commodity markets associated members. 443.15 (per kg) respectively. ually picked up in view of located in Begum Bazar, Blockchain District on District start-ups Other economic parame- the ongoing festival sea- Kishangunj, Mukthyargunj, Saturday signed new partner- ters, barring Brent and son. While the yellow Risala Abdullah, Mir Alam ships with Bitfury and Indian Crude oil, remained metal appreciated Mandi, Dilsukhnagar, School of Business (ISB). The innovation and technology firm. Brent closed at by Rs. 90 on buy- Kukatpally, Bowenpally and ISB will be offering co-working would always strive to be the US$ 60.29 (per bar- ing support and General Bazar continued to be space, access to investor net- first mover in tech-domains," rel), while Crude oil closed at Rs. from moderate to strong. work, business expertise and he added. was quoted at 38,300 (per 10 During the week, common many more benefits to The Telangana government, Rs.3,869 (per bar- gms), orna- pulses such as tuar dal, moong Blockchain District start-ups. IIIT-Hyderabad, C-DAC and rel). Gold mental gold dal, urad dal and masoor dal Jayesh Ranjan, Principal several rounds of consulta- ecosystem by proactively dri- the stakeholders to collaborate, Tech Mahindra are the found- MCX stood at too, moved recorded an appreciation in the Secretary, Information tions with industry and acad- ving key initiatives for develop- co-create and build solutions in ing members of Blockchain Rs.37,845 (per WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW up in tan- range of 10 per cent to 12 per Technology, Electronics and emia, the government con- ing talent pool, infrastructure, blockchain technology, which District. MLR Institute of 10 gms) and dem and cent, while staple food grains Communications Department, ceptualised Blockchain research and innovation and today is at a nascent stage, but Technology was also taken on Silver MCX at Rs.45,171 (per was quoted in the range of Rs. and common edible oils, launched the Blockchain District, which aims to be community building. has enormous potential in the board to extend support in kg). BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 36,420- 36,520 on the closing except groundnut oil, District logo and website on the among the world's top 10 lead- "Blockchain District pro- coming years," said Ranjan. research and development and closed at 38,127.08 and day. Silver (0.999), recorded its remained steady at the previ- occasion. Ranjan said that after ing blockchain technology vides a platform which enables "Telangana being the hub of incubation. 11,305.05 points respectively. marginal declined of Rs. 200 and ous week's closing levels. KCR likely to soften ... Musi project gate fixed, City to host meet on Big Data in agri Continued from Page 1 PNS n SANGAREDDY tion's inaugural session. permanent solution soon The three-day 2019 ‘Big Data in "Hyderabad is a very perti- The multiple suicide attempts Over 500 delegates are set to dis- nent setting for this significant elsewhere in the state, violent PNS n cuss the issues of trust in digital Agriculture Convention: TRUST: convention. The city hosts incidents near bus depots and agriculture and explore ways to Humans, Machines' will be hosted some of the world's leading dig- bus stations, the unified oppo- Engineers on Sunday finally build it at the third annual con- by ICRISAT in Hyderabad ital institutions and agriculture sition taking on the government managed to fix a stop log gate vention of CGIAR platform for organisations," KTR said. "The through protests on streets with in place of a displaced regula- Big Data in agriculture. between October 16 and 18 discussions around trust cannot the support of social organiza- tory gate of Musi project and The three-day 2019 'Big wait for tomorrow. Trust is tions, increasing resentment succeeded in stopping water Data in Agriculture needed today to rely on the among government employees from flowing away. Convention: TRUST: Humans, importance of ensuring that union of digital and agriculture over the government's tough Power Minister G Jagdish Machines' will be hosted by ethical frameworks and insti- to feed a fast growing world." stance on RTC strike are among Reddy was on site supervising ICRISAT (International Crop tutions stay abreast of the rate Leading experts in data science, the factors that influenced KCR the fixing of the new gate while Research Institute for Semi- of changes these digital tech- research scientists, policymak- to modify his stand on RTC engineers began working on the arid Tropics) between October nologies present. Trustworthy digital solutions ers and local farmers will delib- strike. gate on Saturday evening. The 16 and 18, Hyderabad. "The global calls for digital may be the most important erate over the problems and With the Huzurnagar original plan was to replace the Talking about the theme of trust are intensifying even as tool we have to rise to the chal- solutions related to expanding bypoll just a week away, the damaged gate with one brought convention, coordinator for the need for comprehensive, lenge-if we can build them." technologies that can help build political implications of from Kalyani dam in Andhra of two feet into 40 feet dimen- from 644.8 feet to 615.5 feet in the BIG DATA Platform, Brian multifaceted solutions for glob- Telangana State and its cap- a food secure future. stretching RTC strike till Pradesh, but its size did not sions that were put together at the past eight days. King, highlighted the opportu- al food security grows," said ital city, Hyderabad, have had The convention aims to help then or beyond are also being match that of Musi project's the project site and fixed on the After the completion of nities machines and machine- King. "We need to increase a prominent role to play in delegates tackle complex factored in by the TRS lead- regulatory gates which are 15 dam. Regulatory gate No 5 of work, Jagadish Reddy told to-machine systems offer for production, but we also need expanding India's digital foot- themes of trust-building in ership. So, KCR is expected to feet tall and 40 feet wide. Musi project was displaced on reporters that permanent mea- accelerating food security solu- to preserve and renew ecosys- print. K T Rama Rao, Minister frameworks that holistically win over the striking RTC Following this, officials had a October 5 resulting in water sures would be taken up to tions at a time when climates tems, manage climate for Information Technology, is manage ethics, multi-stake- unions ahead of the bypoll. new one fabricated at a factory flowing out. As a consequence, avoid recurrence of such inci- and ecosystems are under extremes, and deal with deplet- expected to deliver the keynote holder coordination and data- Over the past 10 days of in Hyderabad in eight sections water level at the project fell dents. threat. He underlined the ing soil and land resources. address during the conven- driven action. strike, the situation at the ground level has only wors- ened, mainly because of the government's decision to sack 48,000 RTC employees on strike. The government is Hindu-bashing will only stoke Hindu Rashtra stir likely to clarify its stance on the strike by October 15 in HC UPADHYAY successive Congress govern- Indira Gandhi the words, 'sec- The writing on the wall is dently under them. the High Court, which had n HYDERABAD ments were fully aware of the ular' and 'socialist' were added In fact, the authors of the Constitution clear for all so-called secular Making an exception to the issued directions asking the fact that the masses were deeply to the Preamble of the knew it very well that this country has forces and self- styled leaders principle that the M.V Act state government and RTC The oft-repeated provocative religious and devoted to the Constitution in an apparent bid of minorities: it would be in being special law, it should pre- management to give details of and abusive missiles against the principles and practices of to appease minorities and been and will be the permanent abode their own interests to extend vail over the IPC, which is the the steps taken to mitigate the mammoth Hindu majority Hindu religion, which has the Communists at home and of Hindus and therefore, had refrained unstinted support to declare general law, the bench said that hardships of people in the community in the country by glorious history of evolution abroad. In this exercise, which from adding the word ‘secular' in it India as Rashtra. the MV Act is a beneficial piece wake of the strike. fanatical, communal and pseu- over thousands of years. radically changed the basic More Hindu-bashing will only of legislation whose primary do-secular elements have the Therefore, yesteryear political structure of the Constitution, it the protagonist of the nation forces that, if they accelerate the process. objective is to provide a statu- potential to trigger Hindu leaders desisted from tinkering is noteworthy that no Hindu Constitution who swear by it, indulge in violence or hurling tory scheme for compensa- upsurge any time. And, certain- with Hindu sentiments. organisation or Hindu reli- day in and day out. On the abuses towards the Hindus, Traffic offnces can be tried tion of victims of accidents. On Teachers to ly this is not just a figment of Though no stone was left gious leader was consulted, other hand, this lobby celebrat- Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists, under IPC & MV Act : SC the other hand, the IPC is dif- imagination! unturned to suppress the crav- leave alone taking them in ed the change. they won't be spared from the The recent verdict of the ferent in nature, having the resort to ... Going by the irresponsible ings of the Hindus for their confidence. The Preamble of In view of this historic back- harshest punishment. The peo- apex court on traffic offenders, object of punishing the offend- and unwarranted utterances political identity through the Constitution of India was ground, there is no reason to ple belonging to the minority if implemented strictly, will go ers. Continued from Page 1 of some self- styled leaders of Constitutional diktat, the amended against the rul- oppose or fume over any move communities know it very well a long way to curb the increas- The court observed: ".. if the minorities and crest-fallen flame of Hindu Rashtra ings of the Supreme to bring back the status quo by that they can live happily and ing road accidents in the coun- IPC gives way to the MV Act According to PRTU lead- opposition parties in the elec- remained burning brightly Court which laid down similar Constitutional amend- peacefully only by winning try. and the provisions of Cr.P.C ers, Chief Minister K toral battle, it appears that the throughout. The Partition that Parliament cannot ment. Besides, dropping the the goodwill of the majority The Supreme Court has held succumb to provisions of the Chandrasekhar Rao, by uni- day is not far away when the on the lines of religion alter the 'basic words 'secular' and 'socialist', Hindus and not by fighting that traffic rules violators caus- MV Act, even the cases of cul- laterally extending the Hindus, accounting for 80- and the genocide of structure' of the preamble needs to be with them or antagonising ing accidents by rash and neg- pable homicide not amounting Dasara vacation, has made it plus percent of the population, Hindus that ensued therightfully amended with the them. ligent driving could be tried to murder and causing death clear that he is acting like a would strike back and emphat- added fuel to fire. Constitution. insertion of the words 'Hindu The Geneva Convention on and punished separately under or grievous hurt or simple dictator. They breathed fire at ically demand that India be During all these Obviously, the addi- Rashtra' to honour and assuage minorities also clearly lays the Indian Penal Code and the hurt by rash and negligent dri- the government for trying to declared as 'Hindu Rashtra'. years, despite opposi- tion of the words, the feelings of the vast major- down that the minorities Motor Vehicle Act. ving would become com- weaken education system. In fact, the authors of the tion from all quarters, 'secular and 'socialist' ity of the Hindus, living in should mingle with the major- A division bench, compris- poundable. Such an interpre- That is why, the vacation has Constitution knew it very well including the govern- LEGAL in the Preamble to the India and abroad. ity community and earn the ing Justice Indu Malohotra tation would have the conse- been extended, they rea- that this country has been and ments, the Hindus are Constitution amount- Only such a step can bring goodwill of majority commu- and Justice Sanjay Khanna, quence of letting an offender soned. The leaders of PRTU will be the permanent abode of yet to be convinced ROUNDUP ed to changing the true communal harmony in the nity first; then, it shall be the observed that ingredients of get away with a fine by plead- also questioned KCR's Hindus and therefore, had about non-declaration 'basic structure' of the country. Further, by doing so, duty of the majority communi- offences under both laws are ing guilty, without having to authority to extend Dasara refrained from adding the word of the country as the Hindu Constitution. Most important- a loud and clear message would ty to protect and promote the different and an offender can face any prosecution for the vacation in the first place. 'secular' in it. However, the Rashtra. During the regime of ly, no hue and cry was raised by go to the anti-Hindu and anti- interests of the minorities. be tried and punished indepen- offence committed."

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HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 hyderabad 03 Child rights NGO questions Ditched by extension of school hoidays fiancé, woman n BALALA HAKKULA SAYS THERE IS CONFUSION AS PVT SCHOOLS OPEN ON MONDAY drinks poison PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD Sudhakar A 24-year-old woman killed conveyed this Balala Hakkula Sangham has herself by consuming poison demanded the state govern- on Sunday in Jawahar Nagar. to the woman’s ment to give an explanation on Sources said she allegedly relative via why it extended Dasara holi- went into depression after WhatsApp Treda property days up to October 19 when learning about her fiancé mar- private educational institutions rying another woman. have asked their students to According to police, the Nellore district of Andhra attend school from Monday deceased, identified as Gorla Pradesh, and that he wanted onwards. Malleshwari, a private employ- her family to his clandestine show in city Balala Hakkula Sangham ee, was engaged to a relative marriage. honorary president Achyutha Maram Sudhakar in front of "On coming to know about Rao on Sunday said the state their elders earlier this year. this, Malleshwari consumed government announced it was However, Sudhakar later told some poisonous substance at from Oct 18-20 extending Dasara holidays up her that he was not interested her house on Friday morning to October 19, but private in marrying her, following and fell unconscious. The PNS n HYDERABAD schools are asking children to which the family lodged a family members rushed her to While the city attend school from Monday. complaint with Jawaharnagar Gandhi Hospital where she Telangana Real Estate He said that private school police and a case of cheating succumbed on Sunday morn- Developers Association has become a managements are warning booked against him. ing," said G Mohan, sub- (Treda) will organise the 10th favourite for their teachers that their salary Sudhakar later promised to inspector of Jawaharnagar edition of its property show at would be cut if they failed to marry Malleshwari before a police station. The police shift- HITEX Exhibition Centre in some of the attend schools from Monday. 'panchayat' held in the pres- ed the body for an autopsy after the city from October 18-20. multinational He alleged that the private ence of elders of the families. which it was handed over to the Over 100 builders, devel- companies to set schools are considering the sion of holidays. He said that The private managements are openly However on October 8, to family. On a complaint lodged opers, building material sup- government order papers as the students and teachers are in everyone's dismay Sudhakar by victim's parents, the pliers, research and technolo- up their waste papers neglecting the dilemma about whose orders stating that they don't have any sent a WhatsApp message to Jawaharnagar police registered gy development institutes and operations, it has orders. The private manage- to follow, the government's or relation with the government's a relative of Malleshwari stat- a case against Sudhakar under financial institutions will be ments are openly stating that school managements'. He ing that he was getting married section 306 (abetment to sui- showcasing their products and also grown fast they don't have any relation sought the government to give extension of holidays to another woman at cide) of the IPC and are inves- technologies at the upcoming in providing with the government's exten- clear explanation in this regard. Penchalakona temple in tigating the matter. Treda Property Show. Hyderabad is fast becoming necessary infra the most attractive destination for IT and ITeS companies in Hyderabad India. While the city has for us as we celebrate the 10th Artworks stolen by 'con become a favourite choice for anniversary of the Treda police Water supply some of the multinational Property Show. Over the last companies to set up their decade, the property show declines to operations, it has also grown has become a benchmark for artist' remain untraceable multifold in providing neces- all other property shows in the give FIR copy shut down in sary services to global com- city and is undoubtedly the PNS n HYDERABAD panies. biggest in any year. Our vision Continued from Page1 The infrastructure and has always been to encourage The police are still clueless availability of a large talent growth of the real estate sec- The complainant had alleged Hyderabad areas about the 'con artist' who fled pool is a prime consideration. tor and represent and support that the dog died due to neg- the country with the artwork With the support of the Government in framing con- ligence by the doctor and the PNS n HYDERABAD of a famous Hyderabad-based Telangana government's ducive policies that help the doctor in-charge of the pri- artist, who makes crystal paint- incentives, schemes and poli- growth of Hyderabad and vate veterinary clinic, where Water supply will be affected ings of well-known personal- cies such as the single-window Telangana state at large." the dog was rushed when its during the shutdown in some ities about two months ago. mechanism for the registration Real estate companies will condition worsened following of the areas in the city, the Sayed Azmathullaj, the 72- of businesses and integrated IT display their range of proper- the injection. The police reply HMWS&SB said on Sunday. year-old artist, was allegedly ecosystem, Hyderabad has ties i.e., apartments, villas, to RTI police said, "On The shutdown has been neces- cheated by a man claiming to become a flagship destina- plots suited to various classes receipt of your petition, ver- sitated as the water board is be a Qatar national, who took tion in the country. of customers. Suppliers will ified the available records attending to leakage on 3000 his paintings on the pretext of The Treda Property Show, display products and services and it is revealed that the said mm diametre pumping line at exhibition and showcased being organised by the real integral to the real estate case was under investiga- Nustulapur. The shutdown them as his own. estate community consisting industry. tion. As such the disclosure will occur from 6.00 am on The shutdown has In 2017, I was approached of developers, builders and Financial institutions such of evidence at this juncture October 16 to 6.00 pm on Oct. been necessitated by Abdul Salam Al-Qadi, 45, a promoters, is a platform for all as State Bank of India, LIC would impede the process at 18. as the water board Hyderabadi from old city, buyers and sellers to meet Housing Finance Ltd, Axis investigation or it may influ- Water supply will be affect- claiming to be a Qatari nation- under one roof and explore Bank, Bank of Baroda, HDFC, ence the fare investigation. ed in the following areas dur- is attending to al art lover. Between October buying and selling options of ICICI Bank, Sundaram BNP Hence such information can- ing the shutdown: leakage on 3000 2017 and April 2018, Abdul Between October 2017 and April 2018, a wide range of properties. Paribas Home Finance and not be provided U/Sec 8(1) Operations and manage- mm diametre allegedly procured 11 paintings Treda president R IIFL Home Finance will offer (h) of Right to Information ment (O&M) Division Vl: from me, stating that he would Abdul allegedly procured 11 paintings from Chalapathi Rao said, "This home loan products at the Act. Hence your application Erragadda, Borabanda, pumping line at showcase them and also share me, stating that he would showcase them year marks a special occasion event. has been rejected." Ellareddy Guda, Yousuf guda, Nustulapur. The a monetary profit with me, said and also share a monetary profit with me, SR Nagar, Ameerpet, Banjara shutdown will the artist, adding that he was hills, Sanathnagar, Jubilee hills paid for five painting and was said the artist, adding that he was paid for areas. occur from 6.00 blocked. O&M Dn IX: Kukatpally. am on Oct 16 to "The government officials in five painting and was blocked 8,900 kg explosives seized, 2 held KPHB, Moosapet, Bala Nagar, 6.00 pm on Oct the United Kingdom informed Bhagya Nnagar, Bharath him that various Gulf-based week to create. probing the case," said the PNS n HYDERABAD Reddy, 29, of Ghatkesar was Industries Pvt.Ltd of Nagar, Sanath Nagar media has reported mention- Two of the paintings, com- official, adding that there are running a business in the Bommalaramaram. Borabanda Reservoir com- O&M Dn XVIII: Nizampet, ing Abdul as the artist of two posed of crystals, were even no major headways made into In a joint operation, Keesara name of Venkateshwara "On Saturday night at 7 pm, mand areas. Pragathi nagar, Bachupally, paintings: the Dome of the allegedly gifted to President the probe yet. police of Rachakonda and Enterprises and has a license after loading the explosive mate- O&M Dn Xll: Chinthal. Bollram, Ameenpur. Rock in the Old City of Erdogan by Abdul as a gift "My work was never meant SOT (Special Operation for explosives running maga- rial, T.Venkatesham, 32, driver Jeedimetla, Shapur Nagar, Mallampet areas. Jerusalem and another of from Qatar to Turkey. After to be commercialised. I even Teams) of Malkajgiri seized zine at Mallaram in Chinna of the vehicle TS 30 T 2227, Suraram, Jagadgiri Gutta O&M Dn XIX: Jawahar Turkish President Reccep learning about Abdul's alleged wrote to the Turkish con- two vehicles containing explo- Kodur of Siddipet. Another started from Bommalaramaram Quthbullapur Petbasheerabad nagar, Balaji nagar, Keesara, Tayyip Erdogan. I was invited duplicity, Sayed approached sulate in Hyderabad, which sive materials from Harsha person, Narayana of Badvel and in Keesara and met Shravan areas. Dammai guda, Nagaram. to the UK Parliament to show- the Hussaini Alam police sta- alerted the Qatar embassy in stone factory at Keesara on also runs a business in the Reddy. On his instructions, he O&M Dn Xlll: Defence Cheryal, RGK Ahmadguda. case my work and they were tion in Hyderabad earlier this Turkey of Abdul's duplicity, Saturday night and took cus- name of Sri Laxmi Narayana unloaded the entire explosive Colony, Goutham Nagar, Devaryanjal, Tumkunta areas. the ones who informed me month on August 8, with a he claims. However, there tody of two persons for viola- Constructions with a valid material at Harsha Stone Prashant Nagar, Chanikyapuri. O&M Dn XI: NFC , that someone else does similar complaint against Abdul. has been no response from tion of explosives rules. license and having explosive Industry at Vannigudem of Malkajgiri, Fatherbalainagar Pocharam, SingapurTownship, artwork. That's when I got to Speaking about the issue, the the Embassy of Qatar. After Officials seized 8,900 kg of magazine at Mukkavaripalli Keesara. Mean time on specif- and Alwal areas. Moula ali, Lallapet & Tarnaka know that Abdul has passed off Police Inspector of Hussaini repeated attempts of reaching explosives and 165 non-electric Village of YSR Kadapa. ic information J.Narender O&M Dn XIV: New OUT areas. some of my work as his own. Alam Ramesh Kotwal said out to Abdul, I even warned detonators from their posses- However, both supplied Goud, Inspector of Police Colony, Kailasagiri areas. O&M Dn XXI: CRPF. MES Even my signature was that the alleged accused Abdul him before approached the sion. explosive materials to stones Keesara, Naveen Kumar O&M Dn XV: Hafeezpet. (Trishul Lines, Gunrock. replaced with his name," said is not a Qatari national but a police and my lawyer. I am Speaking about the case, crusher factories by violating Inspector of Police, SOT Miyapur. Matrusri nagar, Contonment Board the artist" said Sayed, who local from Hyderabad. "He is yet to receive an update from Rachakonda Police explosive rules and recently. Rachakonda along with the Mayurinagar, Chanda nagar, (Rudranagar, Gunrock, Risala uses Swarovski crystals not present in the country the police on the investiga- Commissioner Mahesh Both were separately ordered staff raided the premises and R.C Puram Patancheru, Bazar) & Turkapally Biotech imported from Austria for his anymore. We learnt that he is tion" concluded a helpless Bhagwat said one Sharvan to supply stock to Regenesis seized the material. Boloram Mayurinagar areas. park areas. paintings, which take over a shifted to Sharjah and are Sayed. THREE-DAY HANDLOOM MELA FROM OCT 16 APJ Abdul The TFMC fair aims to reach out to 25K techies Kalam award PNS n HYDERABAD for Hyd CP PNS n HYDERABAD The Telangana Facilities Management Council Commissioner of Hyderabad (TFMC) will organise a three- Police Anjani Kumar, IPS, day IT Handloom Mela at was on Saturday honoured Salarpuria Sattva Knowledge with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam City at Inorbit Mall Road at Award for Excellence in Police Madhapur from October 16 to Administration for the year 18. 2019. The award was pre- The Mela, being organised sented to Anjani Kumar by the RWAs meet Kishan in association with IT depart- Deshabhimani Charitable ment and Endowments and Society, a New Delhi-based Charity department of the NGO, at a function orga- over cantonment issues state government, will feature nized on Saturday at the Ikkat Pattu sarees, handicraft Constitution Club of India in PNS n HYDERABAD minister. products, handloom kurthas New Delhi. Upon bringing few other and other items. The annual award was The United Federation of issues like army's objection An initiative of TFMC, it is instituted in 2001. The com- Residents Welfare over laying the second rail- organized as part of the series mittee which selected Anjani Associations (U-FERWAS) way track in MMTS Phase II of IT Handloom Melas. The Kumar for this award con- Executive Committee mem- development work by RVNL council has urged IT profes- sisted of Justice Iqbal Ahmed bers met Union minister G at four-km stretch between sionals to utilise this oppor- Ansari, Dr.Anurag Batra and Kishan Reddy here on Sunday. Suchitra and Sanathnagar for tunity to buy handloom other legal luminaries from The U-FERWAS representa- Moula-Ali - Santhnagar - clothes and wear them on Delhi. "In total, there were 23 tives discussed about the Hitechcity MMTS connec- Mondays every week. awards in various categories Army roads closure, resent tivity he said he is not aware The three-day Mela, the like health, primary educa- restrictions on AOC roads of this and definitely put all 16th edition this year, aims to TFMC president way in protecting the weav- ion shows to create awareness tion, new business, art and and pending MMTS phase II his efforts to resolve the prob- reach out to 25,000 IT pro- Satyanarayana Mathala said ing art form and helping and promote handloom creations, poetry and litera- issues. lem. But he also said that the fessionals with the aim of the response to earlier edi- those dependent on it, he clothes for the past several ture for Police administration. In response to the issues, main reason for MMTS Phase furthering the cause of hand- tions of the mela has been said. months. The Handloom melas Anjani Kumar, IPS, CP of Kishan Reddy said that he has II delay because of the pend- looms and motivate IT overwhelming. Wearing The 250-strong FMC team have registered a footfall of Hyderabad, was given this already taking up this issue ing 400-plus cores contribu- employees to adopt hand- handloom clothes once a has organised several hand- two lakh IT professionals so award in the police category," with local Military authorities tion from Telangana state loom clothes. week on Monday goes a long loom melas, cycle rallies, fash- far. sources said. and as well with union defense government. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 hyderabad 04

Suspect in killing HUZURNAGAR BY-ELECTION of three found CPI calls it quits finally, dead in tank PNS n KAMAREDDY Police believe snaps alliance with TRS A day after the killings of three Bandela Ravi members of a family -- Bandela Mid Manair project Balaiah, his daughter Latha and may have niece Chandana -- by the man's committed Left party struck deal with ruling TRS on Oct 1 for Huzurnagar by-poll brother came to light in suicide a day n Party state Bhiknoor mandal of after killing his PNS HYDERABAD checked for safety Nizamabad district, the body of secretary Chada PNS n SIRICILLA officials said. Officials are also the suspected perpetrator of the brother and kin The alliance between ruling Venkat Reddy collecting soil samples and crime, Balaiah's brother Bandela TRS and left party CPI ended Irrigation officials have under- taking photographs of the Ravi, was discovered by some young man she was in love after a mere 13 days of striking announced the taken further quality checks of bund to study its condition. villagers in the Jangampally vil- with an event Ravi believed a deal on October 1. The CPI decision at the left side of the earthen Last month, eight borewells lage tank on Sunday. that the marriage hurt the has announced on Sunday that Manchirial when bund of Mid Manair reservoir to a depth of 30 metres were It is suspected that Ravi com- family's prestige. it is withdrawing its support to in an attempt to put at rest any dug at Bogam Orre, a natural mitted suicide by jumping into After killing Balaiah, Latha the ruling TRS party in the he visited RTC JAC doubts over the structure's spring near the dam to test the the tank after killing his broth- and Chandana, Ravi commit- upcoming Huzurnagar by- dharna to extend safety following allegations of water pressure following er, Latha and his own daughter ted suicide by jumping into the election. leakages from the dam. alleged leakages. It was alleged Chandana on Friday night. The Gundal Cheruvu tank, near the Party state secretary Chada solidarity to the Officials said that they by Congress party leaders that Domakonda police, who were murder spot next to a temple on Venkat Reddy announced the striking RTC would be digging to a depth of though the dam was designed informed about the body, took the Domakonda forest fringe. decision at Manchirial when he drawing its support in the by- to privatise the transport cor- employees 10 metres over a 200 metre to hold 25,8 TMCft of water, it out of the tank and con- Ravi's motorcycle was recov- visited RTC JAC dharna to election. The CPI alleged the poration. stretch of the left side of the leakages began occuring when firmed that it was of Banela ered by the police from near the extend solidarity to the strik- TRS government was taking a He said that the RTC dam to study the structure's the storage capacity touched Ravi. Police registered a case of tank on Saturday. According to ing RTC employees. The CPI stubborn attitude towards the employees are resorting to taught a befitting lesson to integrity and ensure its safety. 15 TMCft some weeks ago. murder and possible suicide Balaiah's wife Manemma, Ravi was in alliance with the TRS for RTC strike in Telangana, a extreme steps like sacrificing then CM N Chandrababu As part of this work, the stone Offiicals, in a bid to ease pos- and are conducting an enquiry. always tried to impose his will just 13 days. state which was born out of their lives owing to stress Naidu when he tried to pri- lining of the dam would be sible pressure on the dam, The police believe that Ravi on the rest of the family and Chada said that the CPI is popular movements. The after the Chief Minister vatise RTC and Singareni in removed and once the inspec- released water from Mid committed the crime because when things did not go his way, extending its full support to party said KCR is not announced that he would united state. tions are completed, the holes Manair to Lower Manair by he was unhappy with Balaiah's he would get very angry with the RTC employees. He made responding on the RTC work- remove 48,000 employees. He KCR will face the same fate, will be refilled and the stone lifting 25 gates of the Mid eldest daughter marrying a the rest of the family. it clear that the party is with- ers' demands and is planning said that the people had Chada said. paving will be restored, the Manair dam on August 30. Cong alleges RTC driver's death is ‘govt murder' n Employees’ strike taking serious turn, akin to intensifying after self-immolation of Srikantha Chary PNS n HYDERABAD OU student unions' Telangana Congress leaders TSRTC driver have described the suicide by self-immolation of RTC driver Srinivas Reddy as "murder by plan protest today state government". Congress succumbs to burns, leaders have demanded Chief PNS n HYDERABAD October 19 and protest at Minister K Chandrasekhar Pragathi Bhavan on October Rao to own responsibility for Student 21. the suicide of Srinivas Reddy. Unions' JAC has announced On Sunday, Osmania protests break out Claiming that KCR is not that it will take up various University students staged a responding on the RTC strike, protest programs in support Vanta-Varpu programme on Continued From Page 1 attempts and added that the Congress leaders urged RTC of the ongoing RTC strike. the roads as part of their sup- government had never said it employees not to take extreme The JAC said that it will lay port to RTC strike. The stu- Union Minister of State for would privatise RTC. steps. They assured the RTC siege on Ministers' offices on dents raised slogans in support Home G Kishan Reddy con- The ministers further said employees that their party October 14. The unions said of RTC employees and dis- doled the death and said the the government never would stand by them. The they will organise a huge played placards with slogans incident has pained him very promised to merge RTC with leaders said that Telangana rally at Osmania University like 'RTC Bhachao… KCR ko much. the government and it (merg- movement intensified with on October 16, observe a Hatao', 'Do not to play games "Suicide is not the solution. er of RTC) was neither the the self-immolation of bandh at all Telangana edu- with the lives of RTC workers' Nobody should resort to such government's policy nor in Srikantha Chary, and like- cational institutions on among others. steps in future," he said. the party's manifesto. wise the RTC strike would also Reddy urged the Telangana The JAC of TSRTC has gain public sympathy with Government to resolve the given a Khammam 'bandh' the suicide of Srinivas Reddy. RTC employees sit on a dharna in the city on Sunday RTC strike issue amicably by call for Monday and Congress Senior leader Ponnala holding talks with the unions. Legislature Party leader Mallu Laxmaiah claimed that already Consoling the Srinivas He also extended his con- Bhatti Vikramarka said his five RTC employees had died Ponnala said RTC is facing losses due to Reddy's family at DRDO dolences to the bereaved fam- party supported the shut- due to the apathy of KCR, he heavy taxes imposed on it and non- Hospital on Sunday, ily. down call. said the CM enjoyed Dasara Malkajgiri MP A Revanth Leaders of the opposition Meanwhile the union lead- festival with full enthusiasm payment of funds that are outstanding Reddy demanded the police Congress and BJP in ers appealed to striking work- leaving RTC employees to from the state govt. He said KCR must to file cases against KCR and Telangana also condoled ers not to resort to suicides deal with their plight during Ministers Puvvada Ajay Reddy's death and conveyed and said condolence meetings the festival days. own up responsibility of the losses in RTC Kumar and Talasani Srinivas their condelences to the would be held on Monday at He alleged that the RTC is as they increased only during his rule Yadav for making provocative bereaved family members. all depots in the state. facing losses due to heavy statements against RTC Nearly 48,000 workers of Chief Minister K taxes and the funds that are employees. He alleged that employees and workers Chandrasekhar Rao on outstanding from the state few words, himself takes Rs asked RTC employees not to Srinivas Reddy committed unions of TSRTC began an Saturday had said there was government. Ponnala 4.20 lakh monthly salary as be worried about the safety of suicide due to state govern- indefinite strike from October no question of having talks Laxmaiah said KCR must own Chief Minister. He also never their jobs. "Your jobs will not ment's rigid and negligent 5 on a call by the Joint Action with the striking employees or up responsibility of the losses comes to Secretariat," go anywhere. Do not to lose attitude towards RTC employ- Committee of TSRTC. taking them back. in RTC as the losses increased Laxmaiah said. Expressing dis- confidence and don't resort to ees. "KCR made RTC employ- On Sunday, Telangana Rao also directed officials only during his rule. "KCR, may over RTC driver Srinivas extreme steps," he said, assur- ees feel worried when he used Panchayat Raj Minister to restore bus services and who dismissed 50,000 RTC Reddy's death, Bhongir MP ing them that the Congress the word 'self dismissed'," Errabelli Dayakar Rao alleged ifneed be, recruit employees, employees by uttering just a Komatireddy Venkat Reddy would stand by them. Revanth Reddy alleged. OU students stage Vanta-Varpu programme in the city on Sunday that some political parties utilise the services of were provoking the union retiredRTC and Police leaders and claimed it was a department drivers. "political conspiracy" against The government, he said, the government. would not recognise the "ille- ‘KCR may continue Dasara holidays till Sankranthi' "Congress or BJP did noth- gal and unlawful" strike under ing for RTC employees. Did any circumstances and there PNS n HYDERABAD to be willing to throw the state the workers. She called upon a movement to achieve their Vijayashanthi, in a post on if he had really made alter- any BJP government in other was no question of having any to the winds and the RTC employees to remain demands. This will also put an social media on Sunday, native arrangements. states merge their state trans- talks with those on strike. The TPCC campaign com- unconcerned about positive, not think in terms end to the dictatorial attitude recalled KCR's statement Ridiculing the TRS gov- port corporations? Parties "The striking employees mittee chairperson solving people's of sacrificing lives and wage of KCR, she alleged. that the government had ernment for extending holi- should stop the dramas," he will not be taken back, come Vijayashanthi has said that it problems. taken all alternative steps to days for schools and col- said. what may", an official release was unfortunate that RTC She alleged that neutralize the impact of RTC leges, Vijayashanthi said that Minister for BC Welfare quoted him as having said. driver Srinivas Reddy laid KCR, who other- KCR's statement that the government had strike, but very buses are she now feels the government and Civil Supplies Gangula Rao, who chaired a review down his life over RTC work- wise values sacri- taken all alternative steps to neutralise the running and troubles of peo- may extend holidays further Kamalakar alleged that polit- meeting on the situation on ers' demands, much like late fices for political impact of RTC strike, but very buses are ple have mounted. She till the strike ends. " ical parties were instigating Saturday, directed officials to Srikantha Chary's sacrificed interests, will running and troubles of people have mounted. demanded to know from If that happens, Dasara the unions for their political pay salaries for the month of his life during the Telangana not respond —VIJAYASHANTHI KCR why he extended holidays in schools may con- gains. September to those who were agitation, but Chief Minister to sacri- Dasara holidays for one tinue till Sankranthi festival," He cautioned the workers not participating in the K Chandrasekhar Rao seems fices of TPCC campaign committee chairperson more week due to RTC strike she said. not to fall prey to such vicious strike. Audio clip on complaint against... TS taking rapid strides in farm mechanisation Continued From Page 1 50,000 employees? Chief state? Telangana achieved with PNS n HYDERABAD Minister is not giving value to waging movements, but now The number of tractors has increased Are we not facing troubles? the RTC employees. The RTC the government is suppressing Telangana has recorded a rapid from 1.5 lakh in 2014 to 2.87 lakh now, Whether the government uses employees will come a step the movements in the same growth of about 82 per cent the school children buses? down if Chief Minister gives Telangana. growth in farm mechanisation recording 90 per cent growth, besides The Chief Minister has to dis- value to them. We are getting Is it correct? Was within five years since it was a steady growth in farm equipment cuss with them to solve their irritation while seeing the Telangana possible if Andhra formed in 2014. The number of problem? Why such arro- behavior of Chief Minister. rulers suppressed the move- tractors alone increased from 1.5 gance? Chief Minister of the Take this as complaint and tell. ments in this manner? Where lakh to 2.87 lakh, recording 90 State means he is like a father We are suffering between RTC KCR would have become as per cent growth during the The state government spent from 2.75 lakh in 2014 to 4.99 to the people. Father has to employees and Chief Minister. Chief Minister? KCR has to period, besides a steady growth about Rs 110 crore in 2017-18 lakh in 2019, registering an teach a lesson to the children. RTC is for us and Chief remember all these things in farm trailers and harvesters. to promote farm mechanisation increase of about 82 per cent It is not correct on the part of Minister is for us. We the peo- and he has to look after the The state government, which and enhanced the allocations to with 2.23 lakh additional vehi- Chief Minister to say that 'if ple are facing lose if they people and workers as his adopted a holistic approach to Rs 328.83 crore during previous cles. Interestingly, general vehic- you want to go…go….we will fight each other. own children. Chief Minister ensure overall development of fiscal of 2018-19. In the current ular population in the State, remove'. Chief Minister is One thing is the Chief has to (back) down as a the agriculture sector, has been financial year of 2019-20, the including farm vehicles, record- getting ready for fight. Is it a Minister's arrogance to be father, who downs for his focusing on farm mechanisation dal-wise data enumerating "Awareness camps as well as government allocated Rs 304.34 ed a growth rate of 71.4 per cent way to the Chief Minister? decreased against employees or children and sacrifices, for his to increase productivity, reduce required agriculture machinery. demonstration workshops on crore towards subsidies under during the period from 71.52 Chief Minister has to convince people. Chief Minister also children. Not to say 'I will not cost of production and increase Besides providing a subsidy of usage of machinery for various farm mechanisation scheme. lakh to 122.58 lakh (1.22 crore). the RTC employees in pres- scolds the people, saying that listen… I will not do' because extent of land under cultivation. 75 per cent to SC/ST farmers purposes, including seed sow- Following the efforts of the While tractor population regis- ence of State government they are becoming groups here it is democracy. Bring this On the directions of Chief and 50 per cent to other farm- ing, weed removal and crop cut- agriculture department, the tered a growth of 90 per cent, employees. and there. Chief Minister issue to the notice of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar ers, the state government has ting, were conducted to encour- population of farm vehicles has number of trailers increased Will RTC employees don't scolds people and workers. Minister." Rao, the agriculture depart- been encouraging farmers to age farmers purchase farm increased considerably over last from 1.18 lakh in 2014 to 1.99 get anger if Chief Minister Whose sake his rule? Whose The receiver said that he will ment officials charted out an purchase machinery of their machinery," officials of the agri- five years. The agricultural lakh in 2019 with a growth rate says that he will remove sake we achieved Telangana send the complaint. action plan and collected man- requirement and choice. culture department said. vehicular population increased of 68 per cent. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 nation 05 SHORT READS ‘Man with ‘56-inch chest' did Bengal BJP to take out 10-day Gandhi Sankalp Yatra PNS n KOLKATA,

what previous PMs couldn't’ The BJP leadership in West Bengal will be taking out PNS n NEW DELHI After people of the rallies across the state from country and October 15 to 26, as part of Union Home Minister Amit Maharashtra voted the party's nationwide Farmer hangs self Shahon Sunday heaped praise 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra' ini- on Prime Minister Narendra him for the second term, Modiji tiative to propagate the ideals wearing BJP poll Modi for abrogating Article did something for which the of the Father of the Nation. T-shirt in Buldhana 370, saying the previous gov- entire country was waiting for Addressing a press meet ernments never had the courage 70 years...he abrogated Article here on Sunday, BJP state unit BULDHANA: In an incident that shown by the "man with 56-inch chief Dilip Ghosh said party is likely to embarrass the chest" in integrating Jammu 370 on August 5 and joined MPs, MLAs and panchayat Devendra Fadnavis and Kashmir with India's main- Jammu and Kashmir with the pradhans will take part in the government, a farmer allegedly stream. Addressing an election country's mainstream rallies, each of which will be committed suicide on Sunday rally in Maharashtra's Kolhapur — SURESH, founder of Bamboo preceded by a tableau pro- morning in Maharashtra's district, he said people should jecting Mahatma Gandhi's anticipating any restriction by law and order. The upcoming Buldhana district while wearing ask Congress and NCP leaders, contributions. the state administration, yatra, Ghosh maintained, will a BJP promotional T-shirt. when they come to seek votes, He said during the UPA rule, "The yatra was launched on Ghosh said, "This yatra is boost the prime minister's Incidentally, Fadnavis is in the whether they support the NDA terrorists from Pakistan used to October 2 elsewhere in the being taken out by the BJP to 'Swachh Bharat Mission'. east Maharashtra city where he government's decision to abro- infiltrate and kill Indian soldiers. country, on the occasion of preach Gandhi's ideals of To a question if it will also is scheduled to address three gate the provisions that gave spe- years...he abrogated Article 370 India for several years". "They used to decapitate our Gandhiji's 150th birth non-violence and cleanliness raise the issue of alleged rallies during the day for the cial status to Jammu and on August 5 and joined Jammu "As a result, thousands of our soldiers, but the then prime anniversary. Here, we had to to the present generation." killings of BJP party workers October 21 Assembly polls. Kashmir. and Kashmir with the country's people lost their lives due to ter- minister 'Mouni baba' postpone the date in view of "I think the ruling dispen- in Bengal, Ghosh said, "We Police said 38-year-old farmer, He targeted Congress leader mainstream," Shah said. rorism, but still there was no Manmohan Singh never used to the ongoing festive season," sation will not be opposed to are taking out separate rallies Raju Talware, was found Rahul Gandhi and NCP chief Shah said since the days of Jan intention of any party to remove utter a single word. But after the he said. In all, the rallies will the initiative. However, if to protest the murder of hanging at around 11 am at his Sharad Pawar for questioning Sangh, they have been hearing Article 370," he said. Uri and Pulwama attacks, cover a distance of 6,500 km there is any such develop- democracy in the state." residence in Khatkhed in the government's move to abro- that there cannot be two prime "Several governments came Modiji showed the courage of in the state over a period of ment we will act according- "Only yesterday (Saturday), Shegaon taluka, part of Jalgaon gate Article 370. ministers, there cannot be two and went, several prime minis- killing terrorists in their den 10 days," Ghosh stated, ly," the BJP MP from we organized a sit-in in the (Jamod) Assembly seat. "After people of the country symbols and two constitutions, ters came and went, no one had through surgical strike and air adding the administration Midnapore said. city against the spiralling "He was wearing a BJP T-shirt and Maharashtra voted him for but "it was the Congress which, the courage to abrogate Article strikes," he said. He further hit would be informed about the The state government had political violence and the with the caption 'punha aaluya the second term, Modiji did by imposing Article 370, 370. But, the man with the 56- out at the opposition over the yatra and its course in last year slammed brakes on triple murder in aaple sarkar' (let's bring our something for which the entire stopped the process of integrat- inch chest scrapped it in one go," government's decision to ban advance. the saffron party's rath yatra, Murshidabad's Jiaganj," the government to power again)," country was waiting for 70 ing Jammu and Kashmir with Shah said. the practice of triple talaq. Asked if the party was citing possible breakdown in BJP state unit chief added. said an official. Maharashtra labour minister Sanjay Kutte is the BJP candidate and sitting MLA from Jalgaon (Jamod) Assembly seat. Illegal immigrants Modi has time to ‘campaign’ for ‘Those thinking of Our schemes are for people's welfare, says responsible for 80% US Prez but not for flood-hit forming govt in Haryana UP CM Adityanath PNS n BENGALURU This time it was unprecedented floods in the state AURANGABAD: Initiatives of crimes in Delhi: Manoj will be in Oppn’ BJP-Shiv Sena government in Senior Congress leader along with drought in some parts.. central n n Maharashtra are about people's PNS NEW DELHI Siddaramaiah on Sunday hit out government gave aid only after 60 days that too Rs PNS RATIA (HARYANA) welfare while those of previous at Prime Minister Narendra 1,200 crore.. according to me damage suffered is more than Delhi BJP president Manoj Modi, alleging he had time to In a veiled attack on the ruling governments were about Rs 1 lakh crore grabbing public money for the Tiwari on Sunday held illegal campaign for US President BJP in Haryana, SAD chief — SIDDARAMIAH, benefit of a few, Uttar Pradesh immigrants responsible for 80 Donald Trump, seeking a sec- Senior Congress leader on Sunday said those who are Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath per cent crimes in the nation- ond term in the general elec- expecting to form the next said at a poll rally in al capital, referring to the inci- tions there in 2020, but not to government in the state will sit Maharashtra's Hingoli district dent of chain snatching with visit flood-ravaged Karnataka. poor, farmers is very important." in the opposition. on Sunday. Maharashtra Prime Minister Narendra Terming the BJP as "fascist" Questioning the use of "The situation is changing Assembly polls are slated for Modi's niece in the city. and "dictatorial," the former Karnataka sending 25 BJP MPs, too fast in Haryana. Those October 21 and results will be Tiwari said his demand for Chief Minister accused the state who according to him have who are thinking of forming announced on October 24. national register for citizens government of 'colluding' with "failed" in getting proper relief government will sit in opposi- "Funds allocated for schemes (NRC) exercise in Delhi is for the Assembly Speaker in to the state, he sought to know tion," Badal told reporters while and farmers were grabbed. identifying and evicting such restricting the media from cov- how people who protested campaigning for SAD candi- Deals were cut while providing illegal immigrants involved in Damayanti Ben Modi, ering the proceedings of the against the Udupi Chikmagalur date Kulwinder Singh Kunal The situation is jobs. Development was limited crimes. "As many as 80 per cent daughter of the prime minister's House. MP Shobha Karandlaje, elected from Ratia seat in Fatehabad to development of a family," crimes involve illegal immi- brother Prahlad Modi, became "This time it was unprece- her once again. district. Asked about BJP's poll changing too fast in Adityanath said attacking the grants in Delhi. That's why I a victim of snatching in the dented floods in the state along "Has she visited the flood manifesto released in Haryana. Those who opposition. Speaking on the have been demanding NRC but national capital with her purse with drought in some parts.. affected regions of her con- Chandigarh, he said, "When (a are thinking of forming revocation of provisions of whenever I do so, Arvind containing cash of Rs 50,000 central government gave aid stituency?" he asked. BJP) government is not going government will sit in Article 370 in Jammu and Kejriwal rises as their shield," he and two mobile phones only after 60 days that too Rs Amid criticism over the delay to be formed then what com- Kashmir, he said the move by said. Recently, Delhi Chief wrenched from her grasp by 1,200 crore.. according to me Siddaramiah in sanctioning funds, the Centre ments should I make." opposition Prime Minister Narendra Modi Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a two persons when she was damage suffered is more than had recently released Rs 1,200 The BJP has set a target of 75 — SUKHBIR SINGH BADAL was a tribute to icons like question about NRC imple- alighting from an auto-rick- Rs 1 lakh crore," Siddaramaiah sympathy," he added. crore as interim relief to the plus seats in the state election SAD chief Babasaheb Ambedkar and mentation in Delhi said Tiwari shaw on Saturday. The incident said. As many as 2,798 villages in state, which had sent a damage to be held on October 21. Chhatrapati Shivaji who fought will be the first to be evicted if occurred a few kilometres away Speaking to reporters in 103 taluks of 22 districts in the estimate of Rs 35,160.81 crore. There's unease between the for justice. the exercise is started in the city. from the residence of Chikkamagaluru, he said, "Modi state were affected by floods, in Siddaramaiah also alleged SAD and the BJP in Haryana described it as "unethical." Tiwari said the responsibili- Lieutenant Governor Anil did not visit Karnataka, he which around seven lakh peo- that Speaker and the state gov- after the Akali Dal accused the The SAD has an alliance with ty of law and order and crime Baijal and Chief Minister instead was touring foreign ple were shifted to safe areas. ernment colluded in restricting saffron party of backtracking on the BJP in Punjab. Earlier Four arrested for control lied with the Delhi Kejriwal. Two persons on a countries and had gone to cam- About 3400 cattles and 91 camerapersons, both electron- its commitment to contest Sunday, addressing a public printing, circulating Police and he was not trying to scooter snatched the woman's paign for US President Donald people died during rains and ic and print media, from cov- Haryana Assembly polls togeth- meeting in Dariapur, the SAD protect it by naming the illegal purse containing Rs 50,000, two Trump." floods in August. ering the proceedings of the er. Later, it announced an chief said it was a "misconcep- fake currency immigrants. mobile phones, some docu- ".. Narendra Modi tweets as Further attacking the Prime assembly session. alliance with the Indian tion" that there was a pro-BJP COIMBATORE: A fake currency- "But it needs to be worked ments and other valuables soon as there were floods in Minister, Siddaramaiah said, "This means that BJP does National Lok Dal on three wave in Haryana. There is a printing unit was busted here out how is the Delhi Police around 7 am when she got Bihar, expressing sympathy. "Narendra Modi claims to have not believe in parliamentary assembly seats. misconception that there is a on Sunday and four people going to control crime in Delhi down at the Gujrati Samaj In Karnataka when there a 56-inch chest.. what is the use democracy, basically they are Last month, Badal had taken wave in favour of BJP today. It have been arrested, police said. when a large number of illegal Bhawan in North Delhi's Civil were about 90 deaths and four of having a big chest without a fascist and believe in dictator- a strong exception to the induc- (BJP) will not win a single seat Currencies with a face value Rs immigrants are living in dif- Lines area, a senior police offi- to five people are still missing motherly heart inside it? ship, the same thing Hitler also tion of Akali MLA Balkaur in Sirsa and Fatehabad, Badal 14 lakh in different ferent parts of the city," he said. cer said. due to floods, he did not express Having a heart that cares for used to do..," he added. Singh into BJP and had claimed. denominations were seized, the police said. The printers fell into the dragnet when some shopkeepers caught two persons trying to circulate the Modi, media distracting attention from core issues NRC across India will have lethal fake currencies late Saturday evening and handed them over PNS n LATUR ing with Chinese President Xi waiver to rich as it is owned to the police. On interrogation, Jinping, asked the latter about by them," he alleged. the duo, one of whom is taking Congress leader Rahul the 2017 Doklam standoff. He said the objective of consequences: CPI(ML) up coaching for IAS Gandhi on Sunday accused He was referring to the demonetisation, and imple- PNS n BALLIA Saturday, Communist was following the examination, is said to have Prime Minister Narendra alleged incursion of Chinese mentation of the Goods and Party of India (Marxist- footsteps of confessed to circulating the Modi, Union Home Minister troops into the Indian terri- Services Tax (GST) was to If the NRC is implemented Leninist) Liberation German dictator fake notes for the last one Amit Shah and the media of tory in 2017. take money from pockets of across India, it will have lethal general secretary Adolf Hitler month, police said. Based on distracting people's attention Gandhi also alleged that Rs the poor and give it to the consequences and the country's Dipankar and aiming to the information, police caught from core issues. 5.5 lakh crore debt of "15 rich rich. atmosphere will become like Bhattacharya said, "If implement the Dhanraj, the kingpin of the unit, Addressing an election rally people" was waived off by the "When the youth ask for that of Kashmir, the CPI(ML) the NRC is imple- NRC in the in the early hours of Sunday at Ausa in Maharashtra's Modi government. jobs, the government tells Liberation has said. mented across India, it country to serve and learned that he was Latur district for the upcom- "The work of media, Modi them to watch the moon. The Left party has also will have lethal conse- its political inter- printing the notes in a rented ing state polls, Gandhi said and Shah is to distract peo- The government speaks about alleged that the poor and quences and the atmos- est. house and circulating them when the youth ask for jobs, ple's attention from core (abrogation of) Article 370 are being targeted through the phere of the country will "This is a ploy to divide with the help of three people. the government tells them to lunar mission, Chandrayaan- issues. The media is silent on and moon, but is silent on National Register of Citizens become like that of Kashmir." the country. Through the NRC, Another person was also held watch the moon, in an appar- 2. He also sought to know if farmers' distress, lack of jobs. problems plaguing the coun- (NRC). Terming the BJP-led Centre the poor and Dalits are being in connection with the racket. ent reference to ISRO's recent Modi, during his recent meet- The media is mum on loan try," Gandhi said. Speaking to reporters here on "anti-public", he alleged that it targeted," Bhattacharya said. Rising above religious lines: A Nirgun morning at folk fest RSS' outfit to protest MANISH SAIN n JODHPUR what he'll take from us," he said. Nirgun bhakti, propagated by Indian mystic Having sung these bhajans for a A nip in the air, calmness in the poet and saint Kabir, the idea of a formless larger part of their lives -- 48 for rain-hit farmers n atmosphere and the right notes and benign divinity, a friend figure. Like many years for Gemra Ram alone — PNS BHOPAL of soulful folk music playing in many of the artistes, though hes- the backdrop, a dawn concert other practitioners of spiritualism, Kabir too itantly, did admit that the pop- The RSS-affiliated Bharatiya here at the ongoing 12th edition believed in the "formlessness" of God, which ularity of traditional folk songs Kisan Sangh will hold a protest of Rajasthan International Folk is reflected in his poetry is on decline. in Madhya Pradesh capital Festival (RIFF) music festival But then nothing of that dis- Bhopal on Tuesday as it was the stuff that dreams are heartens a pragmatist like Baghe accused the Kamal Nath gov- made of. ta dekhya", which talked about who follows Nirgun does not Khan. ernment of ignoring farmers In Jaswant Thada, the royal the futility of taking pride in feel anger, does not feel hatred "Everything that has come who suffered crop and prop- cenotaph that offered an impres- youth, and how even evil rulers for others. Since he doesn't into this world will cease to exist erty damage during heavy sive view of the rising sun, eventually have to deal with the believe in such divides, nothing one day. Same goes with these rains this season, a func- Basotiya and secretary Mahesh music blended with spiritual fate of time, respectively. of it affects him," the 60-year-old songs too, that were written hun- tionary said on Sunday. Choudhary told reporters message filled the the air as Talking about the relevance of vocalist said. dreds of years ago. That's how Madhya Pradesh had one of here. "We will organise a one- words of folk singers like songs written by 15th-century Though agreeing with his life goes on," Khan, also a folk the most robust monsoons this day dharna on Tuesday. We Mahesha Ram, Baghe Khan singer said. "Nirgun or nirakar Like many other practitioners of poet Kabir and other Bhakti co-artiste in describing Nirgun singer, said. year with rainfall being 30 per want the government to give and Gemra Ram rose above the is something that doesn't have spiritualism, Kabir too believed movement proponents, Gemra as someone who is above every- The five-day annual event, cent in excess of the annual relief to rain-affected farmers bounds of religion and sere- a form, or colour. It isn't born, in the "formlessness" of God, Ram, a folk artist from the one else, folk singer Mahesha kick-started on October 10, will average. "Kharif (July-October and waive off loans of Rs 2 naded not the gods, but the idea it doesn't die. It doesn't have any- which is reflected in his poetry. Meghwal community, said the Ram said the importance of see a total of over 250 artistes this sowing season) crops were lakh as announced earlier," that is "Nirgun Bhakti". thing to do with anyone, it The artistes while playing growing "hatred towards each guru stands true in this belief too year, not just from the desert destroyed due to heavy rains. Choudhary said. "Nirgun doesn't have a body, doesn't believe in a religion, or traditional instruments like tam- other" is the reason why we need and is not forgotten one bit. state but all over the country We submitted memorandums The BKS leaders claimed or a soul. There is no beginning even a family," he added. bura, kamaicha, manjira, and these songs today more than "We have songs that are sung together with international to the administration demand- farmers had become loan to it as there is no end. It goes Nirgun bhakti, propagated dholak, gave emotive rendition ever. "These days people take to welcome the guru, or to artistes from Poland, Hungary, ing compensation but the state defaulters with banks as they above and beyond religion, by Indian mystic poet and saint of many Nirgun bhajans like offense over so many things, reli- alarm others that the guru has Armenia, Cuba, Ireland, government has done nothing stopped repayment after the caste, and community," Baghe Kabir, the idea of a formless and "Joban dhan pavna, do hi din gion or what not. They hate each arrived, bhajans about what he Switzerland, Reunion Island, in the past two months," BKS state government announced Khan, the famous Manganiyar benign divinity, a friend figure. chaar" or "Papi mohe raj karan- other for their opinions. The one has brought for everyone and Israel and Mali. state chief Rambharose the waiver. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 nation 06

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PM Modi pens poem NORMAL LIFE CONTINUES TO BE on his ‘conversation' with ocean at th Mamallapuram NEW DELHI: The early morning HIT IN KASHMIR FOR 70 DAY stroll on the Mamallapuram beach brought out the poet in PNS n SRINAGAR Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NPP urges Modi said while strolling on the Normal life remained hit in beach, he got lost in Kashmir for the 70th consecu- Prez to uphold "conversation" with the ocean. tive day on Sunday since the "This conversation abrogation of Article 370 of the democracy carries the Constitution as the main markets world of my continued to be shut and public feelings. I transport stayed off the roads, in J-K am sharing even as the weekly flea market PNS n JAMMU Jammu-Srinagar the feeling here was open, officials said. with you in The weekly flea market, Accusing the BJP of weakening the form of a locally known as the "Sunday the democratic institutions in poem," he wrote on Twitter in market", was open as several Jammu and Kashmir, the highway reopens for on Sunday. dozen vendors put up stalls on National Panthers Party (NPP) Modi on Saturday had released the TRC Chowk-Lal Chowk on Sunday sought the interven- a three-minute video of his plog road, they added. tion of President Ram Nath on the beach where he was traffic after two days seen collecting waste and The market witnessed a Kovind to uphold "constitu- huge rush of customers as tional guarantees" in the state. PNS n JAMMU urged the people to ensure that people from different areas of It also called for free and fair Thousands of public places are clean and tidy. the valley thronged it to buy elections to the Block The strategic Jammu-Srinagar In the eight-paragraph signed clothes and other items in Development Councils (BDC), national highway reopened vehicles were poem, Modi describes the view of the approaching win- scheduled to be held on for traffic on Sunday after stranded on ocean's relationship with the sun, the waves, and its pain. ter, the officials said. October 24, besides ensuring remaining closed for the past either side of The other markets and busi- that reasonable political space is two days due to a massive His collection of poems titled "A Journey" is already available. ness establishments remained Security beefed up in given to all opposition parties. landslide in Ramban district, the highway due shut across the valley, even as a "There is widespread feeling traffic department officials to the blockade few shops were open here in the in J&K that the state is head- said. city till 10:30 am, they added. ing towards one party system Light motor vehicles 84-year-old woman Auto-rickshaws and a few Srinagar after grenade attack with the ruling BJP denying (LMVs) were allowed to ply on cies this morning, paving the killed by son over inter-district cabs were seen ply- reasonable political space to the highway from both Jammu way for the resumption of nor- property in Kerala ing here, but other modes of PNS n SRINAGAR the opposition parties. and Srinagar around 9.30 am mal passenger traffic," the public transport were off the Democracy in the state is on after getting clearance from officials said, adding that traf- KOLLAM: An 84-year-old roads, the officials said, adding Security was beefed up in a ventilator desperately gasp- the agencies responsible for its fic on the highway would be woman reported missing since that the movement of private cars several areas of Srinagar - the ing for breath," the NPP said maintenance, they said. regulated in accordance with last month has allegedly been was less as compared to Saturday. summer capital of Jammu in a petition submitted by its The 270-km highway, the the new schedule. killed by her son after she Mobile services remained and Kashmir - on Sunday chairman and former minister only all-weather road linking According to the new sched- refused to part with her suspended in Kashmir except following a grenade attack by Harsh Dev Singh to the Kashmir with the rest of the ule, LMVs would ply on both property, and her body buried in the Handwara and Kupwara suspected militants in a city Rashtrapati Bhavan. country, was closed late on sides, from Jammu to Srinagar within the premises of their areas in the north since the market that left seven people "Not only are the political Thursday following the land- and vice-versa, during the day. house near here, police said. night of August 4. Internet ser- injured, police said. parties scared of the dictator- slide, which was triggered Heavy motor vehicles Sunil(50) was arrested on vices across all platforms also More security personnel, ial regime but the people in during widening of the road at (HMVs) and load carriers Sunday following investigations continued to be snapped in the along with the flying squad, general are invariably reluctant Nihard -- two kms from from Zig (Qazigund) will ply into a complaint lodged by his valley, the officials said. were deployed in Lal Chowk, to ventilate their feelings for Ramban towards Jammu. between 7 pm to 11 pm and sister that their mother had State government spokesper- Jehangir Chowk, Hari Singh fear of reprisals," the petition Thousands of vehicles were from Jakheni (Udhampur) gone missing since September son Rohit Kansal told a press High Street, Regal Chowk, said. left stranded on either side of the between 6 am and 11 am, the 3. Police said the man used to conference on Saturday that TRC Chowk, Polo View and The NPP further claimed highway due to the blockade. officials said. beat up his mother insisting that post-paid mobile phone ser- the areas around the city cen- that the state has been the vic- No passenger vehicle from They said no HMVs will be she transfer her property to him. vices across all networks would tre, a police official said. injured, the official said. He Chowk road on daily basis tim of the wicked politicking of Jammu or Srinagar was allowed after the cut-off tim- The incident occurred at be restored in Kashmir on He said random checking said the authorities wanted to for the last few weeks. successive regimes over the allowed on the highway on ings. The traffic department Chempumukku and police are Monday noon.He also said of vehicles and frisking of give a sense of security to the State government past seven decades. Friday and Saturday as the headquarters also advised on the look out for Sunil's about 99 per cent areas in people was being done as people and the vendors who spokesperson Rohit Kansal, It also said that several deci- focus was on clearing the commuters to avoid travelling accomplice, who is absconding, Jammu and Kashmir were free part of the security drill. had set up stalls for the week- in a presser on Sunday, urged sions which are the prerogative of stranded vehicles, mostly on the highway during night in connection with the killing. from restrictions on the move- The deployment of more ly flea market on Sunday. the businessmen, industrial- an elected legislature have been trucks, the officials said. hours in view of the threat of ment of people. security personnel was done in While the flea market usu- ists, traders, transporters, taken by the executive by defying Clearing the trucks took landslides. On August 5, the Centre the wake of a grenade attack in ally remains open only on shopkeepers, hoteliers and the set protocols and precedents. time due to continuous land- "The public is advised to Blackbuck skin abrogated Article 370 of the Hari Singh High Street market Sundays, several vendors contractors "not to be fright- "The elections to legislative slides and shooting stones undertake journey on the recovered, eight held Constitution, which gave a a few hundred metres from the have continued with putting ened by any threats by terror- Assembly continue to be post- from hills overlooking the highway only after confirming special status to Jammu and city centre - on Saturday in their stalls along the TRC ists and separatists" and go poned so as to suit the politi- highway, they said. the status of the road from JAMNAGAR: The forest Kashmir, and bifurcated the which seven people were Chowk-Polo View-Lal about their normal activities. cal expediencies of the ruling "The road was cleared of traffic control units," the offi- department has recovered the skin state into Union territories. party at the centre. debris by the concerned agen- cials said. of a blackbuck from Jamnagar town in Gujarat and arrested eight persons in this connection, an official said on Sunday.The 12 arrested for blackbuck hide was recovered from two men on October 10 when they pushing child Tharoor slams Pak for raising Kashmir at were trying to sell it, the official said. "Acting on a tip-off, officials of porn through the Jamnagar forest department on Asian Parliamentary Assembly meet Thursday held two persons trying social media to find customers for the blackbuck n skin, used for black magic," he PNS NEW DELHI from India had thwarted added. During their interrogation, n Jammu and Kashmir PNS THIVANANTHAPURAM Pakistan's attempt to raise the the duo named six others, who Senior Congress leader Shashi is an integral part of Kashmir issue at a UNICEF were also arrested under relevant Twelve people have been Tharoor on Sunday slammed the Indian Union. event in Sri Lanka last month, sections of the Wildlife (Protection) arrested and cases registered Pakistan at the Asian There is nothing in the asserting that it was India's Act, the official said. against 20 people in Kerala Parliamentary Assembly meet- internal matter. for propagating child pornog- ing in Belgrade after it cited situation in Jammu and India had also scuttled an raphy through social media, developments in Jammu and Kashmir that in any way attempt by Pakistan to raise the Minor among three police said here on Sunday. Kashmir for its inability to host affects the living and working Kashmir issue during the OFFICIAL SAY OVERALL COUNT WILL BE LESS THAN 2018 The action follows raids the group's plenary, and said conditions in his country, let South Asian Speakers' Summit killed in bus-van conducted by the Counter the country was attempting to alone in Islamabad in the Maldives, saying collision in UP's Etah Islamabad should put an end to Child Sexual Exploitation politicise the forum by refer- —SHASHI THAROOR Unit of Kerala Police at 21 ring to an internal matter of all state support to terrorism, EATH: Three persons died and Punjab records 45% places in the state. India. Senior Congress leader which is the "biggest threat" to seven others suffered serious The CCSE works in coor- Tharoor, took the floor at the humanity. injuries on Sunday when a Uttar dination with the INTER- Asian Parliamentary Assembly "unnecessarily politicise the bours," Tharoor said. The Indian parliamentary Pradesh Roadways bus collided hike in farm fires POL- Crimes against Children convened on the sidelines of APA assembly". "In the circumstances, it is delegation led by Lok Sabha with a van on GT Road in Unit and the International the Inter-Parliamentary Union "Jammu and Kashmir is an unfortunate and strange that he speaker Om Birla is in Malawan here, police said. PNS n NEW DELHI Centre for Missing and annual meet, to deplore a let- integral part of the Indian expects this august assembly to Belgrade to attend the 141st The accident took place Amritsar alone Exploited Children. The raids ter from the chairman of the Union. There is nothing in the accept such a far-fetched assembly of the Inter between Mahua Khera and The paddy harvesting season started at 6 AM on October 12 Pakistan Senate which blamed situation in Jammu and excuse for his inability or Parliamentary Union (IPU) to Patharua villages under has started in Punjab and the has reported and ended at around 1 AM on developments in Jammu and Kashmir that in any way affects unwillingness to host the APA be held in Serbia from October Malawan Police Station limits, state has already recorded a 45 295 incidents of Sunday, a senior police official Kashmir for the country's the living and working condi- plenary in December in 2019," 13 to October 17. they said.A 10-year-old was per cent increase in stubble farm fires during told PTI. inability to host the APA ple- tions in his country, let alone the MP from The Indian Parliamentary killed and the other two burning incidents till October Laptops, mobile phones nary scheduled for December in Islamabad," the former min- Thiruvananthapuram said. delegation comprises MPs deceased are being identified, 11, but the administration the period. Tarn modems, hard disks, memo- 2020, sources said. ister of state for external affairs Pakistan has tried to raise from across the party lines, according to police.The injured hopes the farm fire counts will Taran and ry cards, computers and other Tharoor hit out at the chair- said. the Kashmir issue at several including Tharoor, Kanimozhi have been admitted to the come down gradually as a Patiala have electronic equipment were man of the Pakistan Senate, "India's internal matters do multilateral meets, but India Karunanidhi, Wansuk Syiem, district hospital and the bodies result of intensive interven- seized from those arrested, saying he has referred to an not spill over its borders and do has thwarted its efforts. Ram Kumar Verma and Sasmit were sent for post-mortem, tions made this year. recorded 126 police said in a release. internal matter of India to not impinge upon our neigh- A parliamentary delegation Patra, the secretariat said. they said. The period between and 57 cases, October 15 and November 15 respectively is considered critical as max- imum number of stubble th burning incidents take place in ed 295 incidents of farm fires Tent city ready for Guru Nanak’s 550 birth anniversary fete this span in Punjab and during the period. Tarn Taran adjoining states and is one of and Patiala have recorded 126 PNS n CHANDIGARH the main reasons for alarming and 57 cases, respectively. Indore based company Girdhari Lal spike in pollution in Delhi- Punjab Agriculture A massive tent city spread over NCR. Secretary K S Pannu said the 270 acres has been readied at and Sons, which had set up a tent city On Sunday, Delhi Chief fires detected by satellites don't Sultanpur Lodhi in Punjab to in Patna in Bihar on the occasion of Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, give a clear picture of the stub- provide free accommodations "All the gains achieved so far ble burning incidents. to thousands of devotees who 350th birth anniversary of Guru on pollution front will be nul- "Satellites data also include are expected to converge next Gobind Singh in 2017, is undertaking lified. Whereas, we need to do fires at cremation grounds month for the 550th birth the project at Sultanpur Lodhi a lot in Delhi and we are try- and dump yards. The number anniversary celebrations of ing, however all governments of farm fires in Punjab at pre- Guru Nanak Dev, the founder and all agencies need to work sent is almost negligible. The of Sikhism. there will be cloak room, wait- requested to accommodate to stop crop burning also overall count this year will be The tent city, which has a ing lounge and 'Joda ghars' people at their houses as there (sic)." less than last year," he assert- capacity of 35,000 people, will (place to keep shoes), he said. was going to be a huge rush of The National Green ed. comprise big and small dormi- "There is going to be hundred devotees next month. Tribunal had also directed Pannu said that according tories, family tents, cubical per cent power back up, RO "Already we are witnessing a constitution of special cells in to the Centre's data, stubble tents for two persons, VIP water supply for drinking pur- heavy inflow of devotees. That the office of chief secretary of burning incidents in Punjab lounges, 'langar' (community poses and 250 CCTVs will be set is why we are now making Delhi and neighbouring states from October 1 to 10 reduced kitchen) area, power back up up," he said adding that fire arrangements for them at mar- to monitor on daily basis this from 1,714 in 2016 to 430 in and CCTVs, besides other basic hydrants would also be arranged. riage palaces, colleges, hotels and month the problem of air pol- 2019. amenities, according to Pankaj "Arrangements will be such wherever we could find place for lution by burning of crop The Punjab government Sharma, the project manager . 350th birth anniversary of Guru An online registration system cubical tents (for two persons), that devotees face no problem their stay," said Cheema. residue. gave 28,000 farm implements, Pilgrims from several parts Gobind Singh in 2017, is under- will be put in place for alloca- he said adding that attached toi- during their stay," said Sharma. The Shiromani Gurdwara According to data from the such as happy seeder, super of the country and abroad will taking the project at Sultanpur tion of space starting from lets will be provided with fam- District authorities are expect- Parbandhak Committee is also Punjab Pollution Control straw management system, be visiting the city, where the Lodhi. "The 90 per cent work November 1, he said. The tent ily and cubical tents. ing that 15 to 20 lakh will visit making arrangements for Board (PPCB), the state had paddy straw chopper and first Sikh Guru spent 14 years on the setting up of tent city is city will comprise 367 big dor- A 'pandal' spread over 16,000 the city for the celebrations. accommodating people at recorded 435 incidents of stub- mulcher, to farmers and coop- and attained enlightenment. complete," said Sharma. mitories (60 persons in each square metre will be set up Congress MLA from 'sarais' (inns) and some schools ble burning till October 11 last erative societies on subsidised Indore based company The tent city, which is divid- dormitory), 600 small dormi- where VIP lounges will be set up. Sultanpur Lodhi Navtej buildings. Arrangements for year. This year, the figure has rates in 2018 and has sanc- Girdhari Lal and Sons, which ed into three parts, will accom- tories (for 15 persons in each Area has also been demarcat- Cheema said villagers within 'langar' (community kitchen) shot up to 630. tioned 23,000 more this year, had set up a tent city in Patna modate 35,000 devotees, dormitory), 776 family tents ed for 'langar' (community seven to to eight kilometres of will also be made by the SGPC, Amritsar alone has report- he said. in Bihar on the occasion of Sharma told PTI. (for four persons each) and 476 kitchen) in the tent city. Besides, this area were also being an official said. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 world 07 Germany urges Turkey to immediately end Syria offensive

Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Arms embargoes won’t Turkey and proxies advance deep into Syria Erdogan to halt Turkey’s offen- sive in northern Syria immedi- Qamishli (Syria): Turkish According to Turkish ately, warning it could spark fur- stop Turkey’s Syria forces and their proxies pushed media, Ankara aims to take con- ther destabilisation of the region deep into Syria on Sunday, trol of a territory 120 kilometres and a resurgence of the IS moving closer to completing (75 miles) long and 30 kilome- jihadist group. operation: Erdogan their assault’s initial phase, while tres into Syria, up to the towns In a phone call with Washington announced it was of Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ain. Erdogan, Merkel “spoke in Istanbul: President Recep pulling out 1,000 troops from Turkish forces and their favour for an immediate end to Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday the country’s north. proxies captured Tal Abyad on the military operation”, the that threats of sanctions and The Kurdish administration Friday afternoon, which left chancellor’s office said in a arms embargoes by Western in northern Syria said that Ras al-Ain, further east, as the statement. powers would not stop Turkey’s Turkish bombardment near a last major target in the offensive. The operation threatens to military offensive against camp for the displaced led to The fighting was intense in drive large parts of the popula- Kurdish militants in Syria. nearly 800 relatives of IS mem- and around the town and the tion from their homes, she said, “After we launched our bers fleeing. Observatory reported that a noting that it would also risk operation, we have faced Fighting raged but Turkish- convoy, which included jour- “destabilisation of the region threats like economic sanc- backed forces made significant nalists and civilians, was hit by and lead to a resurgence of the tions and embargoes on progress along the border on the artillery. ISIS”. weapons sales. Those who fifth day of an offensive that has Nine people were killed, five Germany and France on think they can make Turkey terrorist off-shoot of Kurdish provoked an international out- of them civilians, the monitor- Saturday said they were sus- turn back with these threats are rebels in its own territory, but cry and left dozens of civilians ing organisation said. pending arms exports to Turkey gravely mistaken,” Erdogan Western powers used the and fighters dead. Turkey announced it had over its offensive in Syria against said in a televised speech. Kurdish forces as the main Kurdish authorities and for- seized the key M4 highway, the Kurdish People’s Protection France and Germany said ground force against the eign powers have warned which looks like it might mark Units (YPG). Saturday that they were sus- Islamic State group. repeatedly that the hostilities the southern limit of its advance Turkey sees the YPG as a pending arms exports to Erdogan said the Turkish could undermine the fight in this initial phase of the inva- terrorist off-shoot of Kurdish Turkey over its offensive in military and its Syrian proxies against the Islamic State group Turkish-backed Syrian opposition fighters advance in Tal Abyad, Syria on Sunday AP sion.It lies 30 to 35 kilometres rebels in its own territory, but Syria against the Kurdish now controlled the border (IS) and allow jihadists to break deep in Syrian territory. Western powers used the Kurds People’s Protection Units town of Ras al-Ain while Tal out of captivity. reported on Sunday that 19 4,00,000 people could be dis- The SDF, a coalition of SDF fighters have taken as the main ground force against (YPG). Abyad was being besieged from Fighting has engulfed the more civilians had been killed placed within and across the Kurdish and Arab fighters, was mounting losses against the the ISIS group in Syria. AFP Turkey sees the YPG as a two directions. AFP area since Wednesday when in fighting. affected areas,” spokesman Jens the main partner on the ground vastly superior military fire- Ankara launched a long-threat- More than 50 civilians have Laerke told AFP. in the US-led campaign against power of Turkey, which has ened offensive against the now died on the Syrian side, Some 12,000 IS fighters — IS. According to the defied mounting international Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic with Turkish reports putting the Syrians, Iraqis as well as for- Observatory, at least 104 of its protests and the threat of US Forces (SDF), who it considers number of civilians dead from eigners from 54 countries — are fighters have been killed since sanctions in pressing on with its “terrorists” linked to insurgents Kurdish shelling inside Turkey detained in Kurdish prisons, the start of the Turkish offensive. offensive. AFP inside Turkey. at 18. according to official Kurdish US Defence Secretary Mark The Observatory said pro- statistics. Esper said Sunday that Ankara fighters “executed” at Displacement camps mean- TRUMP RELEASES $50 MILLION IN President Donald Trump had least nine civilians on Saturday while host some 12,000 for- ordered the withdrawal of up to near the Syrian town of Tal eigners — 8,000 children and STABILISATION ASSISTANCE FOR SYRIA 1,000 troops from northern Abyad. The Kurds said a female 4,000 women. Syria. Kurdish party official and her “The brutal military assault Washington: US President nic and religious minority vic- “I can’t give a timeline driver were among those killed. led by Turkey and its merce- Donald Trump on Saturday tims of the conflict, White because it changes hourly. We Aid groups have warned of naries is now taking place near released $50 million in stabil- House Press Secretary want to make sure that we do so another humanitarian disaster a camp in Ain Issa, where there isation assistance for Syria to Stephanie Grisham said. in a very safe, deliberate man- in Syria’s eight-year-old war if are thousands (of people) from protect persecuted ethnic and It will also go towards ner,” he told the CBS network. the offensive is not halted. families of IS,” a Kurdish admin- religious minorities and increasing accountability, Trump has been accused of The UN humanitarian istration statement said. advance human rights, the removal of explosive remnants abandoning a loyal ally in the agency OCHA said the exodus “Some were able to escape White House said. of war, community security, fight against IS after ordering sparked by the fighting had after bombardments that tar- This funding will provide documenting human rights American troops to pull back grown to 1,30,000 people and it geted” the camp. emergency financial assistance abuses and international from the border, which Ankara was preparing for that figure to It said the Ain Issa camp to Syrian human rights humanitarian law violations Hundreds of protesters from the Kurdish community in Lebanon hold their party flags, one with a portrait of the jailed Kurdish took as a green light to move in. more than triple. was “now without guards” and defenders, civil society organ- and support for survivors of guerrilla leader Abdullah Ocalan, as they chant slogans, during a demonstration against Turkey’s military operation in The Syrian Observatory for “We have moved into a 785 relatives of IS jihadists had isations and reconciliation gender-based violence and northeastern Syria, at Martyrs’ Square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday AP Human Rights war monitor planning scenario where up to fled. efforts directly supporting eth- torture, she said. PTI Trump backs Giuliani, but some Typhoon leaves Britain’s Johnson pushes aides wish he would cut ties 33 dead as Japan for last-ditch Brexit deal Washington: President Donald York,” the president said. Trump on Saturday stood “He was a fantastic prose- London (United Kingdom): away. ambassadors on the state of behind personal attorney Rudy cutor. I know nothing about him continues rescue Prime Minister Boris Johnson They would ideally like to play on Sunday evening. Giuliani, one of his highest-pro- being under investigation ... I was to brief his Ministers on have a full proposal to vote on The few details that have file and most vocal defenders, can’t imagine it.” Tokyo: Helicopters, boats and typhoon was downgraded to a Sunday on progress in Britain’s by then. leaked out suggest a compro- amid reports that federal pros- “He’s a man that looks for thousands of troops were tropical storm on Sunday. last-ditch efforts to strike a new But the sides are trying to mise around the contentious ecutors in the city Giuliani led corruption and whatever he deployed across Japan to res- Public broadcaster NHK Brexit agreement with the EU. achieve in a few days what they Irish border issue that keeps as mayor are eyeing him for pos- does I really believe he’s a total- cue people stranded in flood- said 14 rivers across the nation Negotiators went behind had failed to in the more than Britain’s Northern Ireland par- sible lobbying violations. ly, I mean, I know he’s an hon- ed homes Sunday, as the death had flooded, some spilling out closed doors for intensive talks three years since Britons first tially aligned with EU customs Behind the scenes, howev- orable man,” Trump added. toll from a ferocious typhoon in more than one spot. in Brussels after Johnson out- voted to leave the European rules. er, many of Trump’s closest A whistleblower complaint climbed to as high as 33. The Tokyo Fire lined a new set of divorce Union after nearly 50 years. Whether such a fudge suits aides and advisers, inside and about Trump’s dealings with One woman fell to her Department said a woman in terms to Irish Prime Minister German Chancellor both Brussels and the more outside the White House, quietly Giuliani’s efforts to get Ukraine Ukraine led Democratic House death as she was being placed her 70s was accidentally Leo Varadkar on Thursday. Angela Merkel will discuss the ardent Brexit backers in par- wish the president would cut ties to launch a corruption investi- Speaker Nancy Pelosi to open an inside a rescue helicopter. dropped 40 meters (131 feet) But they have very little available options with French liament who must still approve with Giuliani, whose leader- gation into Democratic presi- impeachment inquiry into the Typhoon Hagibis made to the ground while being time to left succeed. President Emmanuel Macron a deal should become clearer in ship of New York after the dential contender Joe Biden president. Three House com- landfall south of Tokyo on transported into a rescue heli- EU leaders will meet in late Sunday and Johnson is to the coming days. September 11, 2001, terrorist and his son Hunter, who sat on mittees taking depositions in the Saturday evening and battered copter in Iwaki city in Brussels on Thursday and brief his cabinet at lunchtime. Johnson rose to power in attacks earned him worldwide the board of a gas company impeachment probe heard central and northern Japan Fukushima prefecture, a north- Friday for a summit held under European officials said the July on a promise not to extend admiration and the moniker of there. On Saturday, Trump Friday from Yovanovitch. with torrents of rain and pow- ern area devastated by the the pressures of the October 31 bloc’s Brexit negotiator Michel Brexit for a third time — even “America’s mayor.” Giuliani was deployed in Giuliani’s defense The former ambassador has erful gusts of wind. The typhoon. AFP Brexit deadline just two weeks Barnier will also brief EU for a few weeks. AFP a force in Trump’s defense dur- the same two-word phrase — said she was fired from her post ing the lengthy Russia investi- “Witch Hunt!” — he repeated- in May after insisting that gation by the special counsel. ly used to attack the legitimacy Giuliani’s requests to Ukrainian XI JINPING WARNS DURING MAIDEN VISIT TO NEPAL Yet the effort to undermine of the special counsel investiga- officials for investigations be special counsel Robert Mueller tion into Russian interference in relayed through official chan- led Giuliani to Ukraine, which the 2016 presidential election nels, according to a former now entangles the former federal and now the House impeach- diplomat who has spoken with Any attempt to split China will be ‘crushed’ prosecutor and mayor in legal ment inquiry against him. “So her. The former diplomat spoke jeopardy and is central to the now they are after the legendary on condition of anonymity to Kathmandu: President Xi grammes, officials said. Dalai Lama Tibetans in Nepal. cy. Nepal, added Oli, will never danger threatening the presi- ‘crime buster’ and greatest discuss the private conversation. Jinping warned on Sunday that Xi, the first Chinese presi- Nepal shares a long border allow any force to use its terri- dency he labored to protect. Mayor in the history of NYC, Trump seemed to try to create anyone attempting to “split” dent to visit Nepal in 23 years, with Tibet and is home to tory for separatist activities The New York Times Rudy Giuliani,” Trump tweeted space between himself and China will be “crushed” as he also pledged to upgrade the around 20,000 Tibetan exiles. against China, the Xinhua reported Friday, citing a pair of while on the way to his north- Giuliani on Friday when held wide-ranging talks with Arniko Highway linking Every year some 2,500 Tibetans report said. Xi stressed that his anonymous sources familiar ern Virginia golf club. reporters asked if Giuliani was Nepal’s top leadership here and Kathmandu with Tatopani tran- illegally enter Nepal crossing country appreciates Nepal for its with the matter, that the inves- “He may seem a little rough still representing him. the two countries elevated their sit point - which was shut down Tibetan border on their way to firm adherence to the one- tigation is linked to Giuliani’s around the edges sometimes, but “Well, I don’t know. I haven’t bilateral ties to strategic part- following the devastating earth- Dharamshala to meet the 84- China policy and its staunch efforts to undermine Marie he is also a great guy and won- spoken to Rudy,” Trump said as nership and signed a slew of quake of 2015 - and open more year-old Dalai Lama. support for China on issues con- Yovanovitch, formerly the US derful lawyer.” Later Saturday, he he left the White House for a trip agreements, including a plan to customs points facilitating con- Beijing views the India- cerning China’s core interests. ambassador to Ukraine. told Jeanine Pirro during a tele- to Louisiana, adding that the two build a trans-Himalayan railway nectivity. He said a feasibility China will be crushed and any based Dalai Lama, the spiritu- Calling Nepal and China The US attorney’s office in phone interview broadcast on spoke briefly on Thursday. line. During his meeting with study of trans-Himalayan rail- external force backing such al leader of the Tibetan people, true friends and partners, Oli Manhattan has declined to com- her Fox News Channel program “He’s a very good attorney, Nepalese counterpart Bidya way will soon start and China attempts will be deemed by the as a separatist trying to split the said the two countries have ment on the Times report. that Giuliani continues as his and he has been my attorney. Devi Bhandari on Saturday, will also support construction of Chinese people as pipe-dream- Himalayan region from China. always respected each other, Two Florida businessmen lawyer. Yeah, sure.” Asked if he still President Xi announced a sup- the Kerung-Kathmandu tunnel ing,” China’s official Xinhua Oli said Nepal firmly sup- supported each other and never with ties to Giuliani were “He’s a great gentleman. He represented Trump, Giuliani port of 3.5 billion RMB equiv- road. During his meeting with news agency reported. ports China in safeguarding its interfered in the internal affairs charged Thursday with federal was a great mayor, one of the replied to The Associated alent to Nepalese Rs 56 billion Nepal Prime Minister KP Xi’s comments came as sovereignty and territorial of the other, adding that their campaign finance violations. greatest, maybe the greatest Press with a one-word text to Nepal over the next two years Sharma Oli on Sunday, Xi said Beijing is putting pressure on integrity and stands firm in traditional friendship is Both played key roles in mayor in the history of New message: “Yes.” AP to help the development pro- that “anyone attempting to split Kathmandu to rein-in pro- upholding the one-China poli- unbreakable. PTI GLOBE TROTTING Multiple arrests in HK as ‘flashmob’ protests hit pro-Bejing targets 9 KILLED, 10 INJURED IN GAS EXPLOSION IN CHINA Hong Kong: Riot police clashed with noia among frontline demonstra- turned on their ideological opponents highlighting how the force has Beijing: At least nine people anti-government protesters across tors. During cat-and-mouse encoun- in recent weeks, while Beijing loyal- become loathed and pilloried by were killed and 10 others injured Hong Kong Sunday as masked ters on Sunday officers made dozens ists have attacked democracy activists large parts of the population. “I’m on Sunday in a gas explosion at activists vandalised businesses of arrests, but there were fewer pro- throughout the summer. furious,” a female protester, who a street food restaurant in deemed sympathetic to Beijing in testers than have taken to the streets Online forums used to organise gave her surname as Chan, told eastern China, official media here another weekend of chaos in the more recently during the four-month the largely leaderless movement AFP. “I want the government to dis- reported. financial hub. Rallies erupted in mul- long protest movement. advertised Sunday as a “blossom band the entire police force.” tiple neighbourhoods, with some In Mongkok, a bustling shopping everywhere” day, encouraging activists Hong Kong has been shaken by 74 MIGRANTS RESCUED protesters blocking roads, sabotaging district on the Kowloon peninsula, to gather in malls across the city. four months of massive democra- OFF LIBYAN COAST train tracks, and trashing pro-China officers burst from an unmarked Protests and clashes were report- cy protests which have seen increas- Rome: Humanitarian groups on businesses. Police said an officer was van over a blockade of bamboo scaf- ed in half a dozen neighbourhoods, ingly violent clashes between hard- Sunday said they have rescued taken to hospital after his neck was folding and quickly chased down mul- with police saying they fired tear gas core demonstrators and police, as 74 migrants on a rubber boat in slashed. Local television networks also tiple protesters. Later, an AFP reporter during two incidents. well as regular transport disruptions. the Mediterranean Sea off the broadcast footage of a man beaten in the neighbourhood saw protesters While the crowds were thinner, The protests were sparked by coast of Libya while Tunisian bloody by protesters after they found beat a woman earlier accused of the flashmob tactics stretched police opposition to a now-scrapped authorities reported blocking a a baton in his bag and suspected him helping police clear barricades. resources and still brought chaos to proposal to allow extraditions to smuggling boat carrying 110 of being an undercover officer. The woman was struck with fists parts of the city for a 19th consecutive mainland China, but have since migrants from setting off for Police have increasingly posed as and umbrellas, and also had her face weekend. Throughout the day, police morphed into a larger movement Italy. The groups said six children protesters, scoring some tactical suc- smeared with mud. found themselves berated and heck- for democracy and police were among those rescued. cesses and sparking widespread para- Protesters have increasingly led by bystanders as they made arrests, accountability. AFP Police chase a protester in Hong Kong on Sunday AP HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Finding an old connect Modi and Xi have settled down on a new grammar of Missing out on deliverables negotiation despite trust issues over historical baggage here were optics aplenty, of sipping coconut water, sightseeing tours of her- Despite informal summits like Mamallapuram, both India and China will have to live Titage sites, lavish local dinner, culture shows, long walks and an umbrella swamp of Indian hospitality. But Chinese President Xi with certain realities, which are seemingly irrevocable even though they breed mistrust Jinping, a hard-boiled supreme leader of his nation with aspirations to be the hegemonic anchor of an Asian century, is hardly expect- ed to find India incredible enough. However, he does realise its materiality in the Chinese design and its bridge value with the rest of the world. Yes the informal summit in Mamallapuram, as it did in Wuhan, did enable both him and Prime Minister Narendra MISHRA Modi to use their personal equation as a showpiece of neighbourhood under- VIVEK standing and co-existence. It did help in simmering down tension, then over Doklam t wasn’t surprising that the just-conclud- and now Kashmir, but this relationship hereon will be one based on realism rather ed informal summit between Prime than expectation, need-based practicality rather than high-sounding hyperbole. Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese To that extent, there’s a new “connect” as Modi said and a “heart-to-heart” can- President Xi Jinping was high on optics and low on concrete deliverables, which dour as Xi admitted. India cannot expect China to abandon Pakistan on its terms. Iis why it holds the potential to remarkably Xi has to stand by his all-weather ally and cannot de-couple Kashmir to the extent transform the bilateral relationship between that its changed status and talk of reoccupying lost territories in Pakistan-occu- both nations. Given the choice of the locale in the picturesque, the ancient heritage and pied Kashmir (PoK) have left it worried about Shaksgam Valley, which Pakistan coastal city of Mamallapuram, India’s histor- ceded, and Aksai Chin. But now that India has the larger world opinion on Kashmir ical connect with China, together with the as its internal matter, including that of the US, China realises its strategic heft. It UNESCO recognition to the southern city, provided a fitting landscape for overwhelm- further realises that pushing the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) mischievous- ing optics. On the other hand, the meeting ly for border incursions won’t work anymore. Which is why Modi, too, confi- was expectedly low on deliverables, owing to dently announced that there would be no further escalation of disputes. India the fraught nature of bilateral issues like trade, border dispute and now China’s open support has now stared back at that threat to its territorial integrity and even resisted all to Pakistan on the internal reorganisation of attempts to be encircled by China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Not only that, the former State of Jammu & Kashmir — all by engaging with multi-lateral fora like the Quad and even Southeast Asian nations of which require more than a quick-paced informal meeting to be resolved. bilaterally, India has subtly but determinedly challenged China’s diplomatic sway As such, the Mamallapuram summit in the region. Besides, Xi had watched the “Howdy Modi” event in the US close- builds on the tradition of informal engage- ly and wanted a counter-optics, if not a counterweight. Given its trade tussle ments between the two countries after the Wuhan summit in 2018 and can be seen as with the US, China also needs India’s absorptive market to keep its momentum. an overarching framework to further Besides, it is itself under international scanner on its rights issues with the Uighur Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs). The Muslims, Hong Kong and Tibet and does not want to face a counter-charge of eased setting of such summits has the poten- violating UN resolutions, considering that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor tial to create grounds for discussions on issues agreed to jointly cooperate on nuanced dichotomy between its standard positions on issues that between that of a Least that could otherwise irk the other nation. The projects in third countries. stated positions and actions on are of global concern. To be sure, Developed Economy and a devel- (CPEC) in Gilgit-Baltistan is in disputed territory, too. No wonder Xi kept away decision to issue separate statements on the Although cooperation between ground vis-a-vis India. For for China, Pakistan is a strategic oping economy — has made the from mentioning Kashmir. While China realises that Pakistan can only be Kashmir- summit defends its “informal” nature and, the two sides in Afghanistan has instance, there is a clear disjunc- leverage point, bound as they are terms of engagement with China centric, forcing it into embarrassing posturing, he has figured out larger issues therefore, calls for both nations to not make shown potential, little progress ture in its projections at the bor- by economics and not an iron- more unfavourable for itself. every minute details of the meet public. has been made. The lack of sub- der — in subtle ways through cer- clad alliance. That China had to Despite informal summits for the bilateral arc. Without mentioning Pakistan, Modi and Xi did discuss com- Even though the Ministry of External stantial progress in Afghanistan tain elements of the Chinese mil- finally relent on its move to like Mamallapuram, both India batting terrorism and radicalisation. This is a small but forward-looking tweak. Affairs (MEA), India, described the visit of from the last agreement must itary — which is in variance with block the listing for Masood and China will have to live with Trade is the biggest takeaway despite China’s simultaneous breakthrough the Chinese President as “highly productive”, have prevented any further dis- Beijing’s stated position. This Azhar as a terrorist at the UN, certain realities, which are seem- doubts remain regarding countable deliver- cussion on this issue. allows China to either deny or shows that the China-Pakistan ingly irrevocable, even though with the US on the subject. The mutual deficit there is nearly $400 billion and ables specific to this visit. In his brief to the Resolution of disputes and distance itself from the activities relationship has scope for tweaks they breed mistrust. Just as India’s President Donald Trump would want to appear tough in an election year. So China media, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said big-ticket outcomes were not of such actors, with the State itself when there is enough interna- decision to internally reorganise would still need a big market like ours. Xi seems ready for sincere action to address that from the Wuhan summit in 2018 to the expected in this summit as in having tacitly approved such tional pressure and criticism. the former State of Jammu & Mamallapuram summit in 2019, India and matters concerning bilateral behaviour. The short history of China’s Kashmir has become China’s our trade deficit, which stands at $53.56 billion out of a two-way trade of $87 China have made “visible progress.” If one issues of Indian concern, China While the Mamallapuram relations with Pakistan has shown concern but cannot be rescind- billion. In its desperation to make India sign the mega free-trade pact, Regional were to deconstruct the ambiguous reference is either at an advantageous posi- summit gracefully displayed that when India puts its foot ed, so have China’s investments Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), China has agreed to a high-level, to “progress”, the only visible stride appears tion vis-a-vis India or has a India’s cultural diplomacy gird- down on an issue, China is like- in the CPEC for India, parts of in the area of trade through a “mechanism” clearly different position than us. ed up by elements of Atithi Devo ly liberal in its relations with which pass through the Pakistan- trade-facilitator mechanism. From China, it will be led by the Vice Premier, Hu proposed by President Xi. Joint assurances to In trade, too, numbers are high- Bhava (the guest is equivalent to Pakistan, to the disadvantage of occupied Kashmir (PoK) region. Chunhua, and from India it will be Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. At least fighting terrorism and radicalism, which were ly favourable to China, leaving god), it tacitly legitimised the Islamabad. This is exactly how India’s relations with China will now, there is a seriousness about a give-and-take rather than just a dump-your- part of the discussion, have been referred to India to seek balance. On the acceptance of China’s flip-flop- most relations of dependence have to factor in a continued ten- in the past, too, through forums such as issue of border dispute, Beijing ping positions on issues sensitive between affluent and manipula- uous relationship on the one goods formula. There will also be an attempt to fatten up the import basket from BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation has little appetite for resolution, to India, especially Kashmir. tive major powers and develop- hand and sustained bilateral India. Besides defence cooperation is what China is looking for as a lucrative Organisation (SCO). Therefore, they do not which was very much evident by This is important both in the con- ing economies have shaped trade on the other. These dynam- option. Of course, New Delhi has to look into byproducts like a glut of Chinese necessarily qualify as “progress.” the progress made in the talks text of China’s recent steps and themselves through history. ics will continue to have substan- India’s need for greater market access held by the Special rhetoric on Kashmir as well as The pros and cons of such tive scope of scepticism from goods in an open market scenario, issues of security and spying if allowing Huawei from China and lowering its trade deficit Representatives of both nations. from the point of view of current relationships get affected by the either side. and so on. Much depends on the volume and nature of Indian goods and ser- found traction in this summit mainly because The lack of any joint com- geopolitics, where diplomacy, to extent of separation between What has also come to the vices that China allows in its home market. Still, there is a consensus on both the Middle Kingdom is already under pres- munique also signals a con- a great extent, is also about sym- major powers’ affluence and fore is the need for an uplift in sure on the trade front, owing to its ongoing scious projection of optics over bolism, optics and messaging. their manipulative intentions India’s international diplomacy sides that confrontation between the two economies could only harm both. Also, trade dispute with the US. The Trump substance. It is evident that China’s growing relations with and the state of economic, polit- with regards to China. While by citing historical trade routes, both nations feel that they can together com- administration in no mood to step back. As China’s projected intentions in Pakistan are increasingly drag- ical and military clout of the Beijing has upped the ante against mand the world economy like they did in the past. What is good about such, granting larger market access to India Mamallapuram can be seen as ging India in bilateral dynamics. dependent State. China’s invest- us and has taken unprecedented Mamallapuram is that there is an open acceptance of wrinkles in the silk that could be the prominent and possibly the only distinct from an otherwise differ- The summit could have been ments in the China–Pakistan steps, India remains painstaking- countable deliverable in the near term from ent Chinese State behaviour. used to send a subtle message to Economic Corridor (CPEC) and ly accommodating of such crit- Modi gifted and also a solution offered in the form of “strategic communica- this summit. Progress on issues such as India This was on display hours even China vis-a-vis the latter’s rela- their consequences have blurred icism. It is time India’s regional tion” which both sides want to continue. Of course, they must be implement- joining the Regional Comprehensive before the Modi-Xi meeting took tions with Pakistan. the line that separates strategic and global aspirations and role ed, too. Trust may not be easy to earn given the baggage of boundary issues Economic Partnership (RCEP), 5G technol- place, especially apropos China’s As such, when dealing with intentions and economic goals match its pitch in international ogy involving Huawei and Kashmir, even if stand and steps on the Kashmir China, India should continue to for China in Pakistan. For the lat- diplomacy. but surely there is a new grammar of negotiation. discussed, is hard to imagine. issue. This strand in the Chinese assert the principles that it stands ter, the state of its economy, which (The writer is Research Fellow, During the Wuhan summit, both nations behaviour is also evident in the for and unflinchingly project its lies in an uncertain zone — Indian Council of World Affairs) Superhuman feat S O U N D BITE Kenya’s Kipchoge broke a marathon record by running If you say anything to an estab- Both streaming and cinema Pakistan has an important role India’s meaningful engagement 42.195 km in less than two hours. This is remarkable lishment or a person, will they can happily co-exist. It’s to play in stabilising Afghanistan, with China started with (former) like it? I cannot think of an ultimately what the viewers engaging in robust counter-ter- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's relatively healthy adult human can keep establishment which, when criti- want and what we know is rorism efforts and strengthening visit in 1988 and his dialogue up a pace of around a kilometre every cised, feels happy about it. that they want both. the global economy. with then Chinese leader. 10 minutes for half-an-hour. Those with A Lyricist-writer Actor US Senator Congress spokesperson a degree of physical training can go faster and —Javed Akhtar —Ajay Devgn —Maggie Hassan —Anand Sharma for a longer duration. Yet, normal human beings tire out — the build-up of lactic acid in our mus- cles makes them ache and pain — but some, particularly long-distance runners, manage to L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR fight this. A physically fit person, who can tra- verse 42.195 km of a marathon in around four Draining public money The Kashmir conundrum is far from over Respect the elderly hours, would be considered very fit indeed. Athletes, particularly those primed for long-dis- Sir — That the State Bank of India his refers to the editorial, “Polls to what end?” Sir — President Ram Nath (SBI) has written off bad loans (October 11). No doubt, our security forces have Kovind was right when he said tance running, usually complete marathons in just over two hours. Even the best amounting to `76,600 crore is not Tdone well to maintain peace post the abrogation that elderly citizens symbolise our long-distance runners from East Africa clock that time, which is why what the so welcoming for the simple rea- of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir but the clampdown legacy. Speaking at an event Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge has achieved in Vienna is the “four-minute mile” son that a sizeable amount of tax- in the Valley, the arrest of political leaders and grass- marking the International Day of payers’ money has been pocket- root workers and the alleged rights violations have Older Persons, Kovind said that of our era — he ran the marathon in less than two hours. Sure, it was a race ed by 220 defaulters. Likewise, undermined the core values of Indian democracy. The only by respecting senior citizens specifically designed for him to break the record. Kipchoge had no competitors there may be many other banks, moot point is not that the detention of top leaders in can the younger generation and to worry about and other runners in the field were there to ensure he kept his which have their share of bad Kashmir discredits Indian democracy but that the the nation progress. loans to write off. Abdullahs and others of their ilk considered Jammu The President’s words provide pace up. Even they melted away as the kilometres piled on but Kipchoge car- Political meddling in the & Kashmir as their fiefdom with loyalty to India sub- a valuable lesson. Whatever we ried on and on, relentlessly, never seeming to run out of energy like a long-last- lending policy is one of the main ject to enjoying power. are today is because of the love, ing human battery. This superhuman achievement was cheered on by the crowds causes of bad loans. How come However, for the restoration of normalcy, the Centre ing competitive politics is indeed imperative to restore care and sacrifices of our elders. banks lend money without ade- should let political activism take wings and hold elec- peace. Meanwhile, the common man can only pray that It is, therefore, our duty to make in Vienna, who realised the magnitude of what was happening. This was indeed quate collateral security? A star- tions to the Assembly. But winning locals round to back good sense prevails all around...hoping the Centre is on sure that they are cared for. heartening to see. And thankfully, the organisers did not have plans for the event tling revelation is that 980 bor- New Delhi once again may now be difficult. Pakistan is the right track and the “change” will be tangible, paving It is unfortunate that nowa- to happen behind closed doors with the public and a worldwide audience giv- rowers have been listed by the all out to disturb India’s hold on the Valley. Entrusting the way for people’s rule. days many old people have to Reserve Bank of India, whose the task of restoration of tranquility to novices has its J Akshobhya find a place in old age homes ing Kipchoge wings. debts of more than `100 crore own pros and cons. Under such circumstances, usher- Mysuru owing to the nuclear family sys- It was 75 years ago when Roger Bannister broke the four-minute barrier for each have to be written off. Of tem and the lack of time among running one mile. Kipchoge’s pace was only slightly slower than Bannister’s but these, 220 accounts — more than youngsters, who are busy chas- he maintained it over 26 times the distance and still managed to crack a smile one-fifth of the total number — Low-key affair second informal summit, relationship has grown even ing greener pastures. Let the old belonged to the SBI. Pakistan will be the elephant in stronger. Indian tradition of respecting and give interviews afterwards. Several physiological experts believed that two Taxpayers would feel cheated the room. Unlike in Wuhan where the the elderly not die out. Let us hours were an unbreakable mark and many had predicted that Kipchoge would if the Government uses the tax Sir — The atmosphere for the China and Pakistan have Modi-Xi meeting led to de-esca- make them feel that their con- never achieve his vision. But through his willpower and sheer physical determi- collected for loan waivers and bad Modi-Xi informal meet in been close strategic allies since lation in Doklam, this time noth- tributions to the family, the loan write-offs at a later date. The Mamallapuram was far from independence. Now, with the ing dramatic happened. At best, society and the nation have nation, he did break the record. May be one day, someone will shatter his mark Government should use the tax- ideal. China’s support for Pakistan construction of the both Prime Minister Modi and indeed been very useful. of 1 hour 59 minutes and 40 seconds but until that day comes, all of humani- payers’ money to create on the Kashmir issue has put a big China–Pakistan Economic Chinese Premier Xi Jinping M Pradyu ty should celebrate this superhuman feat. One that will become as legendary as infrastructure and strengthen strain on New Delhi-Beijing ties. Corridor (CPEC), the centre- remained focussed on improving Kannur national security. The long shadow of Pakistan piece of Xi’s ambitious Belt and ties in areas such as trade. the breaking of the “four-minute mile.” Kipchoge’s name will be remembered KV Seetharamaiah continues to disrupt India-China Road Initiative, and China’s com- K S Jayatheertha Send your feedback to: much like Bannister’s is to this day. Hassan ties. 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There is a dire need to restore the passion and —AICC IN-CHARGE —DELHI CONGRESS LEADER purpose in jobs supporting strategy PC CHACKO KIRAN WALIA formulation for the country China’s Himalayan ploy VINAYSHIL GAUTAM Though the bonhomie between Nepal and China may seem minimal compared to ethods of calculation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), developmental indicators and chartered accountancy are again India’s age-old ties, the message to the global community is not in our favour Min focus and suggestions on how to make them more reli- able are few. Auditing itself often serves as a threat held out by the powerful in running an organisation. It is often used to keep the recal- citrant at bay rather than creating new organisational or developmen- tal patterns. A discussion with policy analysts is in many ways enlight- ening on the differing psyche of finance and accounting experts. In an era where the corporate world feels extremely stressed, char- tered accountancy breeds monotony. It is, therefore, understand- able that a lot of chartered accountants feel depleted. In a dualism of the order enumerated above, it’s very difficult to be a strategist with a role in driving business or development forward. There is a need to restore the passion and purpose in profes- RISHI GUPTA sions supporting strategy formulation. How deep the tedium runs can be gauged by the fact that there is a three-day summit in Sri hinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day trip Lanka, starting today and ending on October 16, on the theme of to Nepal, coming on the heels of the infor- mal summit with Prime Minister “Finding your mojo: A journey of self-discovery.” This is meant for C Narendra Modi in India, reflects the priority chartered accountants. Mojo is widely understood to indicate inter- Beijing accords to the little Himalayan kingdom. nal magic that translates to external success. Nothing would move The visit, which was closely watched by New without mojo. On October 18, the Institute of Internal Auditors, Delhi Delhi, too, was the first by a Chinese President chapter, is holding a conference on strategic risk management and in 23 years since Jiang Zemin landed in the topic is: “Enhancing strategy selection through risk management.” Kathmandu in 1996. The outcome will show the worth of the effort but the effort itself Nestled between India and China, Nepal is is worth it. Passion is the biggest source of energy but like every- a strategically critical neighbour for the two big thing else, it has a price. Those who are not passionate about their nations and in the last 60 years, New Delhi and work deeply resent the style of those who are. Those who are pas- Beijing have interacted with it differently. Geographically, Nepal has worked as a sionate are often intolerant of the sluggishness of the routine approach- safeguard for India from any aggression that es. The catch 22 here, of course, is how does one save oneself could possibly come from the north. During the from becoming a victim of professional sluggishness? brutal expedition launched by China in Tibet in At the end of the day, much of strategy formulation is a politi- 1950, there were fears that Chinese aggression THE CHINESE cal process. Those who reject the approach of the leader (if not the might reach Nepal, too. However, India assert- APPROACH IN chief himself) will resent the idea of the head being carried through. ed that any offensive against the Himalayan NEPAL HAS BEEN The ability to conspire to prevent is often higher than the ability to neighbour would be treated as an aggression BASED ON plan for strategic optimisation. against it. With Tibet falling into Chinese GAINING The times also call for unorthodox methodologies. Audit as a clutches, Nepal had approached India for help STRATEGIC DEPTH profession is known to work on algorithms to find the delicate bal- in training the Royal Nepal Army as well as for BY OPENING UP arms and ammunition. Though the two nations ance between creating breakthroughs and pulling formula. This is ITS DEEP did not forge a formal defence relationship, an POCKETS AND a complicated one. It is heartening to see that sometimes people informal security umbrella from India to Nepal for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) of a new Constitution. As soon as the At present, amid global criticism of get together to create a passion for attempting it, nevertheless. The was agreed upon with the signing of the Treaty ALSO was established in 1985, India reiter- draft of the Constitution was tabled in its alleged neo-colonist $60 billion BRI, number of accountants and auditors is rising and so is the doubt, of Peace and Friendship in 1950. SUBVERTING ated its responsibilities towards the the Constituent Assembly, people China is leaving no stone unturned to at times, in their ability to deliver. Prior to the Tibet saga, the two century-long INDIA’S region. This was reflected in the belonging to Nepal’s southern belt, the ensure its success globally and in the It is obvious, that in the current context, financial analysts and reign of the ruling Shah family was threatened RELATIONS WITH “Gujral Doctrine” based on the prin- Madhesis, had led a violent movement region. Other than India and Bhutan, chartered accountants are facing multiple challenges in performing by the control of the Rana Prime Minister. As KATHMANDU. ciples of unconditional cooperation to against the Government on grounds of every South Asian country has joined their roles in and outside policy confabulations/board rooms. The a result, King Prithvi Narayan Shah had escaped CLEARLY, THESE neighbours without expecting reciproc- poor representation and alleged human the BRI. In fact, India has made it need to update knowledge is universal and financial analysts and to India and sought help. With India’s assistance, ACTS BY CHINA ity. The doctrine considerably is one of rights violations. Fearing an exodus to amply clear that the China-Pakistan gatekeepers are no exception. At the end of the day, the individual a new political order was established in the ARE INTENDED TO the most significant milestones in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, due to the Economic Corridor (CPEC) is in com- Himalayan country. Though India was at the India’s approach towards its neigh- Madhesi movement, India had sent the plete violation of its sovereignty as it often feels left out in observing the mandate of the so-called direc- ENSURE ITS forefront of re-establishing the Shah dynasty, it STRONG POSITION bours, which is being continued by the then Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to passes through disputed areas with tives of the “institute.” had ensured respect for the sovereignty of Nepal, present Government in its raise India’s security concerns in Pakistan; hence, it cannot be part of any It is obvious that business prosperity cannot be made surro- leading to the “special relationship” between the IN NEPAL, “Neighbourhood First Policy.” The Kathmandu. However, this did not go such initiatives. gate to outdated principles. Similarly, reliability and conviction must two nations. PRECISELY TO deep India-Nepal relations have been down well with the people of Nepal. In Nepal, the proposal to construct continue to call the shots. The possible direction of the financial ana- On the other hand, China from day one of KEEP A CLOSE based on close cultural, religious, peo- Ever since then, Kathmandu has been the trans-Himalayan corridor, connect- lysts and auditors is often far beyond the broadband of auditing prin- its arrival in Tibet, has been attempting to gain VIGIL ON SOUTH ple-to-people ties and respect for attempting to shift from its “special ing Kathmandu with Tibet has been in ciples. There are sectoral imperatives and nuances of functionality. political and strategic clout in Nepal. While ASIAN democratic values and non-aggression relations” with India to “new relations” discussion for the last two years. Consider for example plantation management. The initiatives by top Prithvi Shah was wary of Chinese intentions, his COUNTRIES, towards each other. with China. The Belt and Road However, considering the high terrain management dealing with the agro business must build into it, on successor King Mahendra began to change the INCLUDING INDIA But over the last 30 years, political Initiative (BRI) and joint military of the two countries, implementation behalf of the owners, considerations of climate. An assessment of course of Nepal’s diplomatic ties and formalised developments in Nepal have been exercises between Chinese and the of the project will be a litmus test for relations with China in 1955. After the demise marred by instability in governance. Nepal Army are the latest examples of the economy of Nepal. internal and external productive environment — rooted in time test- of King Mahendra, his son Birendra, too, had The introduction of the first democra- this shift. The leadership in Nepal needs to ed principles of achieving of goals — has some strange touchstones tried to alter Nepal’s equation with India. tic system in Nepal in the 1990s had Though the recent bonhomie carefully look at the Chinese master of success. In an era where goals themselves become variable, the Advised by China to review the Treaty of opened the gateway for greater public between Nepal and China may seem plan on its soil and consider the via- enunciation of strategy becomes sticky. It does not just remain a Peace and Friendship with India, Birendra had participation. However, Maoist insur- minimal compared to India’s age-old bility and mood of the people as science but becomes an art. Business execution and administra- invited global leaders to recognise Nepal as a gency from 1994 to 2006 led the ties, the message to the global commu- Chinese assistance is a debt-trap rather tion become the wheels on which strategy rolls and would impact “Zone of Peace” (ZoP). Despite it being endorsed country into more profound political nity is not in our favour and New Delhi than being a grant-in-aid. operations in marketing and finance. by more than 50 countries, India had declined instability. In 2008, Nepal emerged as needs to be cautious in this regard. On A key example of this strategy is the This has to be leavened by competencies, which alone can for- to accept the ZoP citing the 1950 treaty because a democratic country, marking a com- the other hand, the Chinese approach Hambantota Port that was built with mulate winning strategies. Among them, the prominent ones would an endorsement of the ZoP would have threat- plete end of the monarchical system in Nepal has been based on gaining Chinese assistance in Sri Lanka. The include pattern recognition and isolation of exceptions using machine ened India’s security, especially from the north. and India was one of the few countries strategic depth by opening up its deep port is now under Chinese control after Having battled for more than 15 years to to have played a crucial role in support- pockets and also subverting India’s rela- Sri Lanka failed to pay off loans that learning. This would include all relevant patterns to be examined for bring India on board, Birendra had to shelve the ing this transition. tions with Kathmandu. Clearly, these were taken from Beijing for building it. root cause; continuous elimination of root causes using continuous plan. Again in 1988, China supplied arms to However, a chain of events in the acts by China are intended to ensure Xi’s recent visit to Nepal came at a auditing; regular reporting of “unusual” transactions and in all things Nepal in complete violation of India’s security last five years damaged India’s image in its strong position in Nepal, precisely critical hour to ensure the success of the keeping the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) apprised of the developments. concerns that had been accommodated in the the Himalayan kingdom. While India to keep a close vigil on South Asian BRI and its other strategic interests This is unlikely to happen unless preventive action, continuous mon- 1950 treaty. During this time India-Nepal was the first country to have provided countries, including India. there. Hence, Nepal needs to put the itoring, discipline and continuous forward planning are in sync. Not diplomatic ties touched a low and from 1955 to help during the 2015 earthquake in To do so, it has exploited every low aspirations and well-being of its peo- strangely, all this gets ensconced in the calculation and rollout of 1990, Chinese leaders intensified efforts to mar- Nepal, it was in the same year that a phase in India-Nepal relations, includ- ple at the forefront instead of going by GDPs and strategy formulation at the national policy level. The impact ginalise New Delhi’s “special relations” with blockade at the Indo-Nepal border had ing by supplying arms to Nepal in 1987 interests of individuals and political of regional and national policy on specialised, sectoral performance Kathmandu. affected emergency supplies, leading to and providing $1 million military parties. It also has a responsibility to is immense. The price of misguidance can be huge and it often In the post-Cold War era, significant eco- an anti-India movement on social assistance along with truckloads of ensure regional balance and harmony. nomic reforms were carried out in India and a media like #GoBackIndia. weapons to King Gyanendra in 2005 (The writer is doctoral candidate, becomes the cause of ill-founded doubts at the policy level. broader regional economic integration also Kathmandu had also accused India for suppressing people’s demand to Centre for South Asian Studies, (The writer is a well-known management consultant) took place. After the South Asian Association of causing delay in the implementation introduce full democracy. Jawaharlal Nehru University) Pak must go beyond banter about extremism Imran Khan’s rhetoric against extremism abroad can only find traction if it is balanced by taking initiatives towards ending the harassment and violence that minority communities face at the hands of radicalised elements within the country’s majority religious community ter strewn all over his garden and country’s various minority commu- ity groups in Pakistan and also erwise impactful narrative on to intensify their rhetoric on the created by the extremists. piles of trash in the large round bal- nities continue to face at the hands between Muslim sects that have Kashmir and the Narendra Modi issues of Kashmir and Hindu This sentiment is also dismissive cony which stood just above the of radicalised elements within the been reported for decades now. regime’s “fascism” by coupling it nationalism. But this can only be of the manner in which the extrem- garage. I have no idea why this was country’s majority religious commu- It is a fact that even when a with rhetorical spiels about effective if it is balanced by initia- ists were tackled by the military. so but the memory of this gentleman nity. Pakistani Prime Minister or Islamophobia. Apart from being rid- tives which would show Pakistan as There is absolutely nothing new came to mind immediately after Therefore, his detractors believe President was willing to actually do dled by the inherent contradictions doing more to curb extremism in its or insightful about lecturing the US watching Prime Minister Imran that Khan’s pleas against hate speech, something about this, he or she discussed above, this is largely own backyard compared to India, about how it had helped Pakistan Khan’s impassioned speech at the racial and religious bigotry and could not (and cannot), because the woven from a hodgepodge under- where Hindu extremism has been create Islamic militants in the 1980s PARACHA United Nations General Assembly especially, Islamophobia in Western nature of certain laws and clauses standing of Edward Said’s idea of allowed to infiltrate mainstream (before dumping them). The US NADEEM (UNGA) on September 27. I must societies ring hollow. within the country’s constitution — post-colonialism, which is now politics and society. Government itself has repeatedly any moons ago, when I was admit, I was impressed by the way They fear that such views will mostly penned in the document struggling to stay relevant in a Otherwise, it will only end up admitted this ever since former US a kid living with my parents the Prime Minister addressed the never be able to find any worthwhile between 1974 and 1986 — is such rapidly changing world. being nothing more than a banter- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Mand grandparents in a issue of State repression being faced traction in the West or from outside that initiating effective reform in this More disconcerting is the pos- ing game between two countries visited Pakistan in 2011. house in Karachi’s Bath Island area, by Muslims living in Kashmir. But his excitable constituencies in context is next to impossible. sibility that the narrative being infested by extremism, with one Most of Khan’s ideas are still we had a neighbour who everyone I’m afraid, a lot else about the same Pakistan. How can one point at This is why, even while one can erected by Khan may as well be the labelling the other “a terrorist State,” cemented in the many apologia that called “Kachra chacha” (Garbage speech triggered that obscure mem- garbage outside his home when he argue that certain Western countries, result of either the complete failure and the other responding by calling emerged from a muddled potpour- uncle). Of course, no one called him ory of “Kachra Chacha.” cannot (or refuses to) do much infested with problems such as and discarding of a narrative which it “fascist.” ri of anti-West narratives developed that to his face but I am sure he It is rather easy to negate and about the garbage piled up inside his Islamophobia and racial bigotry, do the State and Government was try- It is surprising that, despite the during the last three decades. These knew. This middle-aged man had contradict much of what Khan said own house? not have the right to point fingers ing to build (to counter radicalisa- fact that the Pakistan Tehreek-e- were narratives that aided those who this curious habit of scolding every- in his speech and in the interviews Nevertheless, as I mentioned at Muslim countries such as Pakistan tion and the spread of extremism) Insaf (PTI) dedicated a lot of space were unwilling to recognise their one he would come across about the he gave to the media in the US. His above, the way the Prime Minister for failing to curb religious violence through the National Action Plan to the NAP in its manifesto for the own incompetence, complacencies manner in which they disposed critics have already done that, ques- sweepingly condemns issues such as and harassment against minorities, (NAP); or Khan was never really on 2018 election, Khan has frequently and mistakes, by putting the blame their garbage. It was actually an tioning the current state of repres- Islamophobia in the West and one can always stress the fact that, board when the plan was authored negated the nature of reforms sug- on others regarding extremism. admirable trait but strangely sion being faced by the Pakistani repression on the basis of ideology unlike Pakistan, their constitutions and approved by the military and gested in that document. First, by This can be a popular way of enough, in his own house, he was media and against Khan’s political and faith against Muslims outside do not have laws that can encour- political parties in January 2015. continuously claiming that the war explaining things on Twitter, but it not practising what he preached. opponents in the country. Pakistan, it is rather easy to counter age and even shield acts and actors Indeed, it is clear that the Modi which the Pakistan military fought can certainly not — and should not I remember when my cousins They have also called him out such condemnations by simply hell bent on inflicting violence in the regime’s arrogance towards Pakistan against religious extremist groups — become part of the State and and I would visit his house to play for doing precious little to address putting forth the many episodes of name of faith. has generated the need within the was “not our war,” Khan is under- Government policy. with his nephews, there would be lit- the harassment and violence that the violence against members of minor- Khan has been diluting his oth- State and Government of Pakistan mining the chaos and destruction (Courtesy: The Dawn) HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 money 10

CAPSULE E-commerce firms asked to cut single-use plastic in packaging PNS n NEW DELHI rial consists of single use plastic and we are working The commerce and industry towards eliminating usage of ministry has advised e-com- them completely in our build- merce companies to gradual- ings in India by June 2020," Life insurers' new ly slash single-use plastic in the spokesperson said. packaging of products being Rajneesh Kumar, Chief premium income in sold through their platforms, Corporate Affairs Officer, Sep up 15% at in line with the government's Flipkart, said that some of the commitment to reduce use of focus areas for the company Rs 20,057 cr such material, an official said. is usage of electric vehicles in NEW DELHI: The new The companies have also logistics, waste management premium income of life been advised by the E-commerce and efficient packaging, insurers rose 15 per cent to Department for Promotion of companies have including reduction of single Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan chairing the 3rd meeting of the International Think Tank, in New Delhi on Sunday. The Rs 20,056.70 crore in Industry and Internal Trade use plastic. Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dr. M.M. Kutty is also seen September, data from Irdai (DPIIT) to develop sustain- been asked to "Earlier this year, we showed. All 24 life insurance able packaging material discard plastic announced and outlined our companies had a collective which will contribute to used in packaging, vision of eliminating single- new business premium reducing India's plastic foot- use plastic in our packaging income of Rs 17,490.68 crore print globally. which accounts for by March 2021...As of 1st in September 2018. The state- E-commerce companies more than 40 % of August, we have already ‘$60 bn investment coming owned Life Insurance have been asked for discard- non-fibre plastic, achieved a 25 per cent reduc- Corporation (LIC), the largest ing plastic used in packaging, tion in usage of single-use life insurer, recorded a 18.37 which accounts for more than according to the plastics through various ini- per cent rise in its new 40 per cent of non-fibre plas- official tiatives across our packaging premium during the month at tic, according to the official. value chain, and we are Rs 12,759.24 crore as against in gas infrastructure’ "With an earnest ambition aggressively moving towards Rs 10,778.81 crore in the to stop consumption of single ted to a sustainable supply 100 per cent recycled plastic same month a year earlier, the use plastic, these companies chain that leverages technol- consumption in our supply PNS n NEW DELHI I am happy to inform you that as we speak, an estimated Secondly, in recent times, data showed. The rest of the are being advised to consid- ogy to build solutions that chain by March 2021," he investment of 60 billion US dollars is underway in significant uncertainty and private sector players had a er gradually curtailing use of optimise the use of packaging said. India is investing over USD 60 building gas pipeline and terminal infrastructure that are challenge were witnessed in the total new premium income of single-use plastic in packag- material, reduce waste and Creating alternatives for billion in developing natural global energy markets. "We Rs 7,297.46 crore during the ing products being sold create eco-friendly packaging. single-use plastic packaging is supply and distribution infra- nearing or in advanced stages of completion have seen the most disruptive month, an increase of nearly 9 through their e-commerce "We have been relentlessly one of the significant steps we structure as it chases the target —DHARMENDRA PRADHAN, Oil Minister developments. US sanctions on per cent from a year ago, the platform," the official said. working on reducing single- have taken towards fulfilling of more than doubling the Iran and Venezuela, attacks on data on monthly business When asked about the use plastic in our supply our commitment to creating share of natural gas in its ener- Saudi oil processing units, figures released by the issue, Amazon spokesperson chain. Today, less than 7 per a sustainable ecosystem, he gy base to 15 per cent by 2030, dollars is underway in building CEOs of energy firms at the volatile conditions in Strait of Insurance Regulatory and said the company is commit- cent of our packaging mate- added. Oil Minister Dharmendra gas pipeline and terminal infra- meeting stated that India will Hormuz, unrest in the Middle- Development Authority of Pradhan said on Sunday. structure that are nearing or in continue to increase con- East, and US-China trade war, India (Irdai) showed. Natural gas currently con- advanced stages of comple- sumption of fossil fuels in its to name a few," he said. stitutes 6.2 per cent of all ener- tion," he said in his opening energy mix, and there is an "These developments have Giriraj Singh gy consumption in the country. remarks at the third urgent need for an integrated an enormous impact on India's FM to meet CEOs Stating that the government has International Think Tank energy policy cutting across all energy security and also on our want’s dairy laid emphasis on developing a Meeting (ITT) here. forms of energy. economic, budgetary and gas-based economy, he said City gas distribution net- Pradhan said energy is inte- investment dimensions," he natural gas is gradually becom- work will soon cover 70 per gral to achieving the target of said, adding India's import of PSU banks today out of RCEP ing a bridging fuel for low car- cent of India's population, he early doubling the size of dependency on crude oil and bon economy in India. said. "Our government is Indian economy to USD 5 LNG continues to rise unabat- PTI n NEW DELHI trade deal The government is giving exploring strategic partner- trillion by 2024. Talking of key ed. Import dependence is now NRL to invest Banks are PTI n NEW DELHI special impetus to develop gas ships for overall development challenges confronting the over 84 per cent for crude and Rs 62cr in CSR Finance Minister Nirmala infrastructure across the length of oil & gas sector. The role of energy sector, he said: "The 45 per cent for natural gas. Sitharaman will hold a review expected to Union Minister Giriraj Singh and breadth of the country con- private sector - both domestic foremost challenge of our time "Going forward, it is expect- activities in Assam meeting with CEOs of public present report has asked the commerce necting north to south and east and from abroad, for bringing is the Energy Trilemma. It is ed to increase further. Such GUWAHATI: North East India's sector banks (PSBs) on Monday card on partial ministry to keep dairy sector to west parts of India, he said. in investments with necessary about providing sustainably, excessive import dependency largest refiner Numaligarh to discuss various issues, includ- out of the proposed RCEP "I am happy to inform you innovations for future energy securely, and affordably-suffi- does make us vulnerable to Refinery Ltd on Sunday said it ing progress on credit offtake, credit guarantee free trade pact, voicing reser- that as we speak, an estimated landscape in the country, will cient energy to our growing external developments more will pump in over Rs 60 crore as part of efforts to prop up the scheme and vation on possible import of investment of 60 billion US remain crucial". population". than ever before," he said. in various developmental economy. The meeting is milk produced by cattle that projects under its corporate expected to review fund flow to fund raising are given animal feed. social responsibility (CSR) stressed NBFC and MSME from market to Opening of free trade in activities during 2019- 20. (micro, small and medium dairy sector will affect farm- PNB, UBI AND OBC ‘Consumer Of the total spending under enterprises) sectors, sources enhance their ers of India, which is the the CSR head, the miniratna said. Banks are expect- capital base world's largest producer of offers at peak, PSU in Assam's Golaghat ed to present report milk, the dairy and animal Outside expert may be district has earmarked 60 per card on partial husbandry minister said. will go down cent funds for school credit guarantee came under stress The Regional education, health and nutrition scheme and following a Comprehensive Economic post October’ programmes. "In 2019-20, our fund raising series of defaults Partnership (RCEP) - a mega roped in to decide merger CSR budget is Rs 62 crore. In from market to by the group free trade agreement being PTI n NEW DELHI this fiscal, a few aspirational enhance their companies of negotiated among 10 ASEAN districts are under capital base. IL&FS in countries with their six FTA PTI n KOLKATA Consumer offers on cars dur- consideration for undertaking The Centre in September last partners (India, China, Japan, ing the festive season have developmental activities apart August issued year. South Korea, Australia and With three state-run lenders - reached a peak and it will go from other programmes," NRL guidelines on opera- Besides, the meet- New Zealand). The proposed - Punjab National Bank (PNB), down going forward as keep- Managing Director S K Barua tionalising Rs 1 lakh crore ing will also assess the deal is expected to be finalised United Bank of India (UBI) ing discounts at such high told PTI here.The partial guarantee scheme under progress of first phase of out- and signed by the next month. and Oriental Bank of levels is unsustainable, a developmental programmes in which PSBs can purchase high- reach programme held across Last week, RCEP member Commerce (OBC) -- heading senior Maruti Suzuki India these aspirational districts will rated pooled assets of finan- 226 districts across the country. countries met in Bangkok for for an amalgamation, an out- (MSI) official has said. be other than the "local areas" cially sound non-banking This will be the second meet- three days of negotiations, side expert may be engaged to The company, which is of the plant as defined in the finance companies (NBFCs). ing of Sitharaman with CEOs of perhaps for the last time to decide the logo of the merged offering cash discounts and CSR and Sustainability Policy NBFCs, including housing PSU banks in less than a conclude the deal. entity, an official said. extended warranties on var- of NRL, he added. finance companies (HFCs), month. Explaining reasons why The proposed merger, ious models, witnessed its dairy sector should be kept expected to be effective from tions from all and sundry. three banks will meet next sales jump by 18-20 per cent out of the ambit of the pro- April 1 next year, will lead to However, an outside expert week. Talks on name and logo last month as compared with posed RCEP trade pact, the the creation of the country's may be engaged to decide on of the merged entity are high July and August. minister said: "I have objec- second-largest lender after the new logo," a top official of on the agenda," he said. "We clearly tried to revive Airbus Helicopters awaiting early tion on two issues. We will State Bank of India, with a total UBI told PTI. It is "very crucial" to finalise the market but we cannot not accept the milk produced business volume of about Rs 18 He said the logo is "very the administrative structure of have high level of promotions by cattle that are given animal lakh crore. important" for creating identity the entity as the three banks are at all the time, these are not protein. Our condition is "The new name and logo of of the new lender. having different set-ups at the sustainable. So, going forward Pawan Hans disinvestment milk imported should have the merged entity will be "The managing directors moment, the UBI official there will be decline in terms PTI n NEW DELHI not any animal feed". decided after inviting sugges- and executive directors of the maintained. of offers," MSI Executive Director, Marketing and Sales Airbus Helicopters hopes the As the Shashank Srivastava told PTI. central government will resolve disinvestment The company also expects the situation regarding the process has current month to be better in disinvestment of Pawan Hans Air India to resolve Fuel payment issues with oil PSUs terms of sales as compared Limited "very quickly" so that begun, PHL has with the same period last year. the national helicopter com- put its fleet PTI n MUMBAI The airline also "assured" its last Thursday, the three gov- "These are probably the pany can move ahead on its expansion plans customers of smooth opera- ernment-owned oil marketing green shoots and if we look fleet expansion plans, a senior State-owned Air India on tions, saying it has taken all the firms — Indian Oil at first week of October, executive of the global aero- on hold Sunday said the aviation jet measures in the eventuality of Corporation Ltd (IOCL), which was Navratara period, space manufacturer said. fuel payment issues are being the two sides failing to reach an Bharat Petroleum then bookings and retails Airbus Helicopters had company's fleet in the future. expansion plans on hold. sorted out and will be resolved understanding on the issue. Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and have been better than last signed a Memorandum of However, on July 11, the Since July 11, the Centre has soon with the oil PSUs, which "The issues with oil compa- Hindustan Petroleum year as far as Navratra peri- Understanding (MoU) with central government issued the deferred the deadline regard- have warned the carrier of nies are being sorted out and Corporation Ltd (HPCL) — od goes," Srivastava said. Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) in Preliminary Information ing submission of expression of snapping supplies at six key would be resolved early," Air said the outstanding had not Offtake of vehicles, includ- Paris in June for collaboration Memorandum to sell 51 per interest for PHL three times. airports if it does not make India spokesperson Dhananay come down considerably in ing diesel models and BS-VI in introducing two new cate- cent of its stake in PHL. As the On September 25, the Centre monthly lump sum payment Kumar said in a statement. the absence of the committed compliant eight cars, has gories of its helicopters - H145 disinvestment process has extended the last date in this by October 18. In a letter sent to Air India monthly lump sum payment. been good and driving the and H225 - in the national begun, PHL has put its fleet regard to October 10. sales, he added. PAYMENTS SERVICE SHOULD BE ON IN TWO MONTHS First meeting of panel on WhatsApp close to meeting data localisation norms: NPCI GST collections tomorrow PTI n MUMBAI WhatsApp has been run- vices because of data localisa- PTI n NEW DELHI ning a beta version of its pay- Increased use of tion rules. Citing a Niti Aayog Facebook-owned instant mes- ments service since last year in NPCI-developed survey, Asbe said over three- A high-level panel constitut- saging giant WhatsApp will be the country, and its official UPI platform by fourths of the financial trans- ed by the government to sug- compliant with data localisa- launch is being keenly watched actions are under Rs 100 and gest measures to augment tion norms over the next two by stakeholders, including its intermediaries like this is the space where unified GST revenue collection will months, post which it can roll over 300 million users. Many WhatsApp will payments interface (UPI) has hold its first meeting on out its much-delayed pay- think WhatsApp can help to make inroads to replace Tuesday, a senior official said. ments service here, says the India emulate China's WeChat help grow the cash and one step in this The government last week Secretary Rajeev Rajan told National Payments story, and help achieve the digital payments regard has been increasing the constituted the panel of offi- PTI. The committee has been Corporation. cashless payments objectives. acceptance points. He hoped cers to suggest steps to expand given 15 days time to submit Even after the launch of "There are still a couple of scene increased use of NPCI-devel- tax base and check evasion in its report, he said. This is WhatsApp's payments service, intermediaries where work is oped UPI platform by inter- the backdrop of falling rev- going to be the first compre- it will take at least two years to in progress. One is Google, mediaries like WhatsApp will enue collections under GST. hensive review of GST after it reduce the cash dominance in second is WhatsApp. We and will see how to go ahead," help grow the digital pay- Goods and Services Tax was rolled out on July 1, 2017. the economy as the user base believe WhatsApp will be fully he said. Abse also clarified that ments scene. (GST) collections dropped The 12-member panel, com- of digital payments must at compliant in the next two he did not meet the WhatsApp Currently, there are only sharply to a 19-month low in prising of state-level GST com- least treble to 300 million to months' time," Asbe said. require foreign companies to party audit by a firm empan- leadership team when they 100 million users of digital September to Rs 91,916 crore, missioners and cental officials, have any tangible impact on WhatsApp has capped the store transaction and user data eled by the RBI is currently visited the city recently. He also payments and this must touch reflecting the slowdown in the has been asked to suggest paring cash usage, the RBI-cre- number of payment service within the country and delete underway to ascertain said that other applicants like at least 300 million to have any economy. "The first meeting of urgent measures to arrest fall in ated NPCI's chief executive users at 1 million now as it is the same from foreign servers WhatsApp's compliance. "Once Xiaomi, Amazon Pay and material impact on cash in cir- the committee is scheduled to tax revenues and steps to be Dilip Asbe told PTI in an yet to fully meet RBI's data within 24 hours. the auditors complete their Truecaller have not been able culation, he said, underlining be held on Tuesday, October taken to improve revenue col- interview. localisation norms which According to Asbe, a third- probe, we will review the same to launch their payments ser- this as the real challenge. 15," GST Council Special lection. 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It was that time of the year again when fans of the comic book came together to celebrate the fantastic tales that inspired millions across the globe, reports ARUN DANIEL YELLAMATY THE FLIGHT OF IMAGINATION AT COMIC CON o amount of rou- were stopped from taking Looking forward to attend take selfies. Over 30 stalls tine rainfall could selfies with international and the event next year.” which included a bird of prey hold the comic national cartoonists who One of the visitors, experience centre fans this year as attended the event. Emmanuel Sudhir, an engi- Terminator, Frozen 2, Vikings N Comic Con 2019 Dressing up as a comic neering student says, “I am with AXN, Lego: Batman witnessed heavy character, or cosplaying, has attending Comic Con for the with Sony Pix, the maleficent rush with almost 15,000 peo- evolved into an art, an inclu- first time and the energy here wings kept the audience busy ple from all age groups sive hobby and a creative is amazing. After seeing apart from the superhero attending the two-day event pursuit. This year, the event many people coming in vari- merchandise and cloth dressing up as dope comic saw many cosplayers in elab- ous superhero costumes, I stores. heroes. The weekend made a orate costumes move from too feel like doing the same Some of the well-known MERCHANDISE STALLS WERE perfect getaway for the young stall to stall followed by ‘oo- next year.” Jemia, who was stand up comedians such as MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF parents who escorted their ohs’ and ‘aaaahs’ from awed cosplaying as Tartelette, won Sapan Verma, co-founder of children and painted the onlookers who couldn't wait the grand prize worth Rs East India Comedy, STORES SELLING COMICS. place red with their geeks on. to take selfies with them. 50,000 on the conclusion day. Rajashekar Mamidana and More than thousand people Shirley Bobby, who cos- The stalls were decked Vivek Murlidharan were seen THIS IS IRONICAL CONSIDER- donned in their favourite played as Luna Lovegood, with merchandise from top keeping audience engaged ING THAT THE MARVEL MER- superhero costumes. says, “My friends and I get to bottom making sure no with their quirky content. This colourful and splen- dressed and attend the comic superhero fan base is left out. The event also had a dance CHANDISE AND MOVIES ARE did superhero phenomenon con every year. This year we One of the popular stalls was act by Live Wire crew who BASED ON COMIC BOOKS all around the world, has got dressed as a few charac- a dummy wrestling ring got the audience dancing to received mixed reactions ters from the Harry Potter where people could pose for their special performances. from the youth in the city. series. We had a really good a picture with a wrestling With all the joy comes “The most disappointing thing was that we were not Kumar. chandise outnumbered the Even though many were time, like every year, we had championship belt. Another some disappointment too as aspect of the event was that allowed to click pictures with Some attendees that The number of stores selling excited about dressing up as a ball at the event. It’s nice to major attraction was a life attendees felt there were the entry price was hiked. the guest artists at their Pioneer spoke to suggested comic books. This is ironical their favourite Marvel or DC see so many people from the size mannequin of Gal some aspects in the event The tickets cost around Rs stalls. Some of the organisers that the event must have considering that the most superhero, many were cosplay community coming Gadot’s Wonder Woman that upset them, with the 599 to Rs 699 and that is a were also behaving rudely. I more counters that sells old popular Marvel merchandise unhappy with the costly together to keep our comic where people lined to flex hiked entry ticket being the lot of to expect from stu- wasn’t that happy with the popular comic books. The and the movies rose to popu- entry price and also that they heroes alive through us. their inner superhero and major letdown. dents. Another upsetting event overall,” says Rohit number of stalls selling mer- larity through comic books. The rise of WEBCOMICS With the rise in internet art and I realised it was just comics and then social media gave that there are so many peo- finally we put together opportunities to ple who enjoy sharing as a properly struc- W artists from all images back and forth tured comics.” around the world on Internet. Both the artists to showcase their Smartphones were say that using work. Among the famous starting to get big their work International artists who flew back then so they were down to Hyderabad to attend everyone had able to speak the event here were Nathan these phones on various W. Pyle — creator of the and images issues as insanely funny out-of-the- were every- well. “Emp- world and yet relatable where. It’s athy is so- comic, Strange Planet — and been 11 years mething Jonathan Kunz — who creat- since I started both Jona- ed the quirky everyday uni- drawing for the than and I verse of War and Peas. internet and share. It is Nathan’s webcomics gained Strange Planet something I 2,50,000 followers on was the result for really appreci- Instagram in just 3 weeks. a lot of trial and ate when I Both these artists have a error.” heard him speak combined follower base of Nathan tells The about empathy more than 15 lakh fans. Pioneer that he enjoyed with warranties. I Speaking about his journey the trip to think we have such an as an artist, Nathan says, “I and Pedammama Gudi on opportunity to talk about moved to New York which his first trip to Hyderabad something we care about. In was very expensive like many this time. He says he was culture, one of my comics we talk big cities in India too. When happy to meet his fans in the especially webcomics. “Here about when someone is new you move to expensive cities city because their knowledge in India, people read comics to a school and you just you try to find ways to make of comics is more robust than from all over the world, invite them to sit with you. ends meet, so I started to those in the United States. including the famous ones That is something that I con- draw and make T-shirt Jonathan says he found from America and also their tinue to think is one of the designs for a company. That people here in the city well local Indian comics which is most important messages in was my real first entry to informed about world’s pop so cool. There is a lot of ener- Strange Planet which is gy in the crowd here which is curiosity,” says Nathan. Both very nice.” “It’s my first time Nathan and Jonathan are to India as well, and I really planning to bring out anoth- like the place, I dint know er collection of their web- what to expect apart from the comics as a book next year. food, people are nice here. Sharing tips on creating They are very interested to webcomics, Nathan says learn about comics and look “Wherever you are create a passionate,” he adds. world around you and think Jonathan says that he had about how that world will no idea that War and Peas function. For example, if you would become such a big hit. have a bottle and a cup, what He was pleasantly surprised would their relationship be how the popularity of the and how would they interact? webcomics grew organically Put eyes and a face on them over the years. “When in your mind and everything Elizebeth and me started we around you. Just create a didn’t have any idea that we world you enjoy thinking were going to start something about it! That’s what will help like War and Peas. Our whole you draw better. Pixar does idea was to put a website this so well. It is just like how together, but later people compelling the movie Toy started to read and then it Story was for me growing grew organically and then we where I believed that the toys started to have the content in are alive. That’s what will cre- German. Later, I shifted to ate a spark in you to get English and then sometimes invested in your work.” 12

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MOMENT COMEDY EVENT OF PRIDE FUNNY BUZZNESS SKEPTICISM l Funny l Skepticism is an r Ramineni Foundation celebrated original English its 20th Anniversary by honouring Buzzness is a well known comedy play written & Dthe pioneering efforts of eminent gig series by Buzz directed by Amaan Indians hailing from several fields such Kya Entertainment Ahmad. It is a as arts, science and humanities. and has been psychological and Several renowned personalities such as instrumental in philosophical play, PV Sindhu, Dr Chandrashekhar bringing up which touches the Sankurathri, Kalaratna Bala Kondala several artistes. elements of Rao, Sri Gorati Venkanna were also Stand up Comic absurdism, surrealism and skepticism. The story conferred awards on the occasion.The Vir Das will be revolves around a psychologically disturbed artist ceremony was held performing at the who’s going through an existential crisis. Several at Necklace event on emotions surround him/her and they debate and Road, October 20 at 6 confuse the artist furthermore. The play will be . pm at HICC. organised by Amaan Ahmad (The Unknown Pen) at Amaan Ahmed on October 18 at 7.30 pm. l Bianca Bunoiu BAS KAR BASSI L'ARGENT (MONEY) lThis is a show where comedian Anubhav l Cinephiles Film Singh Bassi will tell you Club is screening a an honest story about film, L'argent on his career choices and October 16 at lifestyle. ‘Bas Kar Bassi’ is what he said to Lamakaan from 7 himself when he was pm onwards. It is a fired from his last job. French drama about The show will be held an innocent man till October 16 at victimised by an Kulapati Munshi arrogant upper-class Sadan, King Koti, delinquent and a greedy shop owner who goes Basheer Bagh. l Dr Chandrasekhar l A.B. Bala Kondala Rao on a downward spiral into a life of crime. DONGA DONGA ART AND CULTURE l Samahaara Theatre Co-operative presents INDIAN PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL "DONGA DONGA" A l Hilarious Telugu The fifth Comedy, directed by edition of the Rathna Shekar at Indian Phoenix Arena, Hitech Photography City.Donga Donga is a l Gorati Venkanna Festival will be hilarious farce adapted held till October from two short plays 20 at various written by Shri. Shankaramanchi Partha locations in Saradhi.The play is scheduled for October 25 at Hyderabad. IPF 7:30 pm. showcases various events, including talks, ‘I REMEMBER' discussions and more. l Lamakaan is screening a film called I Remember EXHIBITION tomorrow at 7:30 pm, a 48 ART STROKES min movie lDr Shikha Agnihotri based on the Pandey is exhibiting her journey of a P.V. Sindhu P.V. artwork at the Alliance woman and her l Francaise Gallery until family as they October 18 between 10 come to terms am and 7 pm. She has with the early conducted many solo onset of shows all over India. Alzheimer’s disease. The movie has won six awards.

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Hyderabad Monday October 14, 2019 tollywood THE BIG FIGHT he battle lines are something to do with long- is January 14. So, with Sankranti. clearly drawn for delayed Venky Mama. Suresh speaking to his dis- However, as the two big budget Apparently, producer tributors, word has spread things T Sankranti releases Suresh Babu, who is a heavy out in the industry corridors stands now, and turned out to hitter in the industry, has about his Sankranti move, the chances be a direct fight told his regular distributors prompting the makers of of it arriving between Mahesh Babu star- over the weekend that he is both Sarileru Neekevvaru for the festive rer Sarileru Neekevvaru and looking to pitch his produc- and Ala Vaikunthapuramlo to season are Ala Vaikunthaluramlo. On tion Venky Mama, starring immediately announce the bleak, as the Saturday evening, the makers Venkatesh and Naga release date that they’ve film’s pro- of both the films announced Chaitanya, for Sankranti. The withheld from the past three ducers don’t command clout that they would be hitting film is a big production for months. “Sankranti can take similar to that of Suresh and screens on January 12. Suresh and he feels that in three big films but over Raju. It will be interesting to Initially, the direct clash was Sankranti might be the best here superstar Rajinikanth- see how the season pans out. Venky Mama never on the cards, with the bet to get his returns. Getting starrer Darbar too is waiting If both Mahesh and Arjun’s With producers Mahesh Babu-starrer plan- screens wouldn’t be a prob- to fly into the cinema halls films eat out into each other’s Ala ning for January 9 or 10 and lem for him as he holds a on January 10. While it revenue, they can always pin eyeing an Sankranti release, Allu Arjun-starrer for chain of theatres and is also might get good number of the blame on Suresh for Vaikunthapuramlo Sarileru January 14. Last month, partners with Asian screens on day 1 but on day scheduling Venky Mama for and we’ve learnt about Allu Cinemas. Our sources close 3, it will stare at losing more the festival,” said a trade ana- Neekevvaru Aravind and S Radha to both Suresh Productions than 80 per cent of the lyst. are set to Krishna, producers of Ala and co-producer People screens, to accommodate Battle or no battle, one Vaikunthapuramlo, targeting Media Factory have con- Mahesh and Allu Arjun thing’s for sure is that there hit screens on the same day, finds January 12. Why the sudden firmed to us that Venky films. There’s also are plenty of options for announcement on Saturday Mama is coming for Kalyanram’s Entha Manchi moviegoers to choose from NAGARAJ GOUD evening? We hear it has Sankranti. The tentative date Vaadavuraa scheduled for this Sankranti!

RAKESH VARRE is a happy man ctor Rakesh thumbs-up. College-going Cheppoddu,” he says. “For Varre, who has students are expected to fill authenticity, we shot the gone solo with in the theatres in big num- Kalahasthi scenes at that Evvariki bers in the coming days,” place itself. For a song at A Cheppoddu, is the actor, best remembered Himayalas, we meticulous- glad with the for his turns in Badrinath ly planned how it can be response the film has cut and Baahubali: The wrapped up in short span across. A love story pep- Conclusion, states. of time. Also, instead of pered with humour, deals He adds that after planes, we traveled by train with how Harathi’s (played Baahubali, he was deter- and buses.” by Gargeya Ellapradada) mined to make a good film Talking about how he father’s obsession over by himself. “I had been to convinced Dil Raju to dis- caste spells trouble for Hari the New York Film Acad- tribute it, he says, “Since (Rakesh), who is in love emy and learnt filmmaking time didn’t permit him, he with Harathi. The interest- there for a year. With the recommended the script to ing and comical turns that knowledge and experience, some other producer, unfold in the young cou- I became confident to before advising me not to ple’s lives from this point make a film. I returned to produce it myself. But I forms the crux of the film. Hyderabad and heard had to don the producer’s “The response has been about 47 scripts but none hat eventually, as no one very good. As the film caught my fancy. Later, I was coming forward to opened on Tuesday, we’ve came to know about produce it because I am been a bit skeptical. But, Basava Shankar, who by relatively new, and caste is thankfully, it has been then had committed to a sensitive issue. But we running to very good direct a couple of films. I knew that the treatment occupancy in multiplex- displayed my showreels to would be sensible and es, while in single him and requested him to careful. After the film was screens, the footfalls have keep me in mind before he made, Raju garu watched it been on a steady rise. embarks on the casting of and told me he’d release it,” Mass audience has stayed his films. A couple of Rakesh says, revealing that away from it but other months later, he came to he hasn’t signed any new sections have given their me with Evvariki movie yet. — NG SAM UNVEILS HER ANNAPURNA LOOK AS JANU ctress Samantha Grateful always (sic).” Studios to Akkineni unveiled her Samantha is reprising Trisha’s look as Janu from the role from the original, which tells partner with highly anticipated ’96 the story of two high school A Telugu remake on sweethearts (played by Vijay Swapna Cinema Sunday as she wrapped Sethupathi and Trisha) who meet up shooting her portions for the at a reunion after 22 years and film. Dubbing the romantic reminisce about their past. Trisha ith his maiden directorial drama as another special one in has received accolades for the Seethamma Andalu her career after Oh! Baby, she film, even prompting Sam to say Ramayya Sitralu in 2016 tweeted, “And its a wrap !! Anot- that the film shouldn’t be remade failing to light up the box- her special film and a role that has at all. It’s another story that pro- W office, Srinivas Gavireddy challenged me to be better than I ducer Dil Raju later convinced her has gone back to the draw- was yesterday.. Thankyou to my to take up the film. The remake is ing board to come up with a watertight director Prem and costar set in Vizag and has music by script for his second shot. He got the nod Sharwanand for being a dream Govinda Vasantha. Raju hasn’t of actor Raj Tarun again and shepherding team. #Janu.. living my best life. revealed the release date yet. the project on the production front will be none other than superstar Akkineni has learnt that Nagarjuna. The Pioneer Annapurna Studios think-tank — Nag, Supriya '80s choreographer Srinu no more and Naga Chaitanya — loved the script by rinu master, pop- later practiced Kathakali spanning more than 35 Gavireddy and asked him to get going with pre- ular choreogra- from Vishwam. He years, with more than 1,700 production. “The film, set in Bhimavaram, enter- pher of ’80s and branched out to films by films to his credit. He was tains with the unique characterisation of Raj Tarun. ’90s, with multi- assisting his brother-in-law one of the most sought- Portions of the film will be shot in Hyderabad as S ple Nandi awards Heeralal in 1956. His first after choreographers in well. The filming will most likely roll towards the to his name, film as a dance choreogra- ’80s. For his work in films year-end and it will be wrapped up in 60 days," passed away at this resi- pher was 1969 release like Swarnakamalam, informed a source. We’ve been further told that dence in Chennai on Nenante Nenu and there Radhagopalam and Sri chances of the film being a joint production venture Sunday morning. He suf- was no looking back ever Ramarajyam, he was cannot be ruled out. “Swapna Dutt might partner fered a heart stroke. He was since. awarded the Nandi. He is with Annapurna Studios. Nag rates Swapna very 82-years-old. Mahabaludu, survived by wife Uma Devi, high and was pleased with the way she executed A native of Adoni, Srinu Bakthakannappa, Eduruleni two daughters and a son. Devadas,” added the source. —NG started off his dance career Manishi, Yugapurushudu, His last rites have been per- by learning Kathak under Yugandhar were some of his formed in Chennai on Guruprasad Sundar. He notable films over a career Sunday evening. 14

Hyderabad Monday October 14, 2019 celeb talks WHEN RAJKUMMAR SOLD A PEN TO LEONARDO DICAPRIO

ollywood actor Rajkummar Rao, who plays a Gujarati entrepreneur Raghu Mehta in his forthcoming film Made In China, has shared a B funny Instagram video of himself selling a pen to Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio. In the video captioned, “When Raghu Bhai met Leo Bhai. #MadeInChina” that Rajkummar shared on Saturday, he gives a hilarious spin to Dicaprio’s final scene from the movie The Wolf of Wall Street. SWARA, DIVYA The video begins with the clip of the movie where the Titanic star asks a per- son to sell him a pen. COME TOGETHER RYAN MURPHY'S SON Adding a twist in the scene, Rajkummar enters with the clip. “Leo Bhai kem chho! Arre Leo Bhai this pen is FOR A BEAUTIFUL IS CANCER FREE your story but the refill is the hero. So sell the hero,” he says in Hindi. ODE TO LOVE merican filmmak- to you in this room how dif- Following Ford’s diagnosis, The one-minute clip ends with DiCaprio er Ryan Murphy’s ficult this was on him, how Murphy and his family applauding the skills of the businessman. fter missing from the big screen for a brief amount of time, five-year-old son difficult this was for our fam- donated $10 million to the Rajkummar’s video currently has 1,49,406 actress Swara Bhasker is back with her next film. Joining Ford has beaten ily,” Murphy said at the cancer facility, which helped views. The actor’s girlfriend and actress Patralekhaa ASwara, is actress Divya Dutta in the lead role for their film A cancer. Variety Power of Women created a wing that specialis- took to the comment section, where she dropped titled Sheer Qorma. The first poster of the film was released on Last year, the Luncheon, where he was pre- es in helping children access some laughing emojis. Made In China narrates the busi- Sunday. The film which revolves around a same-sex love story 53-year-old American Horror senting Ford’s godmother the best treatment. ness journey of jugaadu entrepreneur. Many scenes have shows the two actresses holding each other’s hand in a heartfelt Story creator revealed Ford, Dana Walden an award for Announcing the news been shot in China, and the actor took inspiration from his gesture in its first poster. Their hijab and henna looks are unmiss- who he shares with husband her work with the UCLA about his son’s health last own experiences to add to his character. able. David Miller, had been diag- Jonson Comprehensive year, Ryan honoured his Dinesh Vijan presents Made In China in association with Helmed by Faraz Arif Ansari, also stars Shabana Azmi in the nosed with neuroblastoma as Cancer Center, reports partner as his “rock”, adding, Jio Studios. A Maddock Films production, the film also supporting role. Sharing the film’s poster on Instagram, Swara cap- a toddler. aceshowbiz.com. “(He was) strong and patient stars Mouni Roy, Paresh Rawal and Gajraj Rao. It is written tioned it, “So proud to play @farazarifansari’s gentle and shining “Ford went through a six While adding he has yet to and loving (I was always a and directed by Mikhil Musale, who is making his Hindi Sitara in #sheerqorma the film.. A beautiful ode to love, love that hour surgery and years of “emotionally recover” from trembling wreck).” directorial debut with the film. It is slated to release binds is all. Notwithstanding gender, race, religion, generation or intense exams which the battle, he said, “Ford The couple, who wed in around Diwali. sexuality.. thank you Faraz! I’m so proud to have been part of this required hours and hours of has... I am so proud to pro- 2012, also share six-year-old amazing project. Not to mention the honour and dream of shar- anaesthesia. I cannot express claim that he is cancer free.” son Logan Phineas. ing screen space with the legendary @azmishabana18 and icon- ic @divyadutta25 ! #loveislove #futterwackeningfilms.”

GRAMMY WINNER DJ ZEDD ‘OVERWORKED ‘PERMANENTLY BANNED BUT UNDERPAID' FROM CHINA' FOLLOWING HASHTAG ‘SOUTH PARK' IS WHAT CONTROVERSY

DESCRIBES rammy-winning DJ Zedd was South Park tweet.” “permanently banned” from Zedd’s claim was confirmed by German ME, FEELS PC China after he liked a tweet musician’s publicist, Adam Guest to from South Park, the adult ani- CNBC. G mated show caught in a feud “This is true, yes, but we don’t have any riyanka Chopra Jonas is all over the head- with the Communist govern- more info to give you at this time,” Fox lines, right from her movie to her work, ment of the country. News quoted him as saying. and all that she has been doing. PeeCee The DJ shared the same on Twitter writ- However, the DJ whose real name if made her return to Bollywood with The ing, “I just got permanently banned from Anton Zaslavski, didn’t clarify if he was P Sky Is Pink co-starring Farhan Akhtar, China because I denied entry into the country or only his Zaira Wasim, and Rohit Saraf. The movie liked a was music was censored. has received decent reviews so far, however, it did not This comes after a controversy between open to very good numbers and one might hope that the show’s creators and the government the numbers are likely to go up over the weekend, about its 300th episode titled Band in thereby giving the movie a decent opening. China, which surfaced last Wednesday During her movie promotions, PeeCee has gone all In the following episode, Randy, a char- out with her interactions, and more, and when she acter in the animation, tries selling mari- had a chat with Twitter, she did go on to reveal little juana to China, which leads him to end up somethings we might not know, or must have never being sent to a work camp. thought of. For instance, when Priyanka was There, encounters Winnie the Pooh, asked about the hashtag that best describes also a political prisoner because he drew her, she went on to say ‘overworked but physical comparisons to Chinese President underpaid’ and one might agree given how Xi Jinping. she has been all over the place. Meanwhile, another group of characters During the same chat, — Stan, Jimmy, Kenny, and Butters — Priyanka was also formed a metal band, which caught the asked who followed attention of a Hollywood manager who whom first on Twitter, wanted to produce a film about them but given their love story constantly modified the script in order for started from there, the movie to be distributed in China. and that is when she This led the government to reported- revealed it was Nick ly cancel the show and stop its who followed her and broadcast on media plat- slid into her dm, ask- forms including ing her to hang out Weibo, together some- Youku time. Well, among they do others. have the perfect love story after all, don’t they? A few weeks, and they’ll complete a year. HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 sport 15

PTI n ULAN-UDE national crown for Punjab after not getting the selection nod in ndian boxer Manju Rani’s stupen- Manju’s run ends with Silver Haryana. Idous debut run at the Women’s Earlier this year, she won a World Championships ended with finals after six-time champion M C perfect left hooks in the opening holding, requiring the referee’s Silver medal on debut at the pres- a Silver medal on Sunday after she Mary Kom (51kg), Jamuna Boro three minutes. intervention quite a few times. tigious Strandja Memorial lost the light flyweight (48kg) final (54kg) and Lovlina Borgohain In the second round, the Indian However, at the end of it the Tournament, one of Europe’s old- to Russia’s Ekaterina Paltceva here. (69kg) settled for Bronze medals. In connected some good straights Russian emerged victorious perhaps est and most competitive boxing The Haryana-boxer, who was case of Borgohain, it was her sec- and seemed to have the upperhand for her a shade sharper reflexes. The events. seeded sixth, went down 1-4 to the ond successive third-place finish. over the crowd favourite. Indian contingent was however Rani hails from Rithal Phogat second-seeded local favourite in the There was very little separating The proceedings slowed down visibly upset after the Paltceva’s village in the Rohtak district of first final of the day. Rani and her rival, both of whom in the final three minutes when hand was raised as the victor. Haryana. The youngster lost her Rani, who turns 20 on Saturday, looked to attack in the first round. both the boxers adopted a cautious Rani broke into the national father, a Border Security Force Manju Rani (in red) punches Ekaterina Paltceva during World Championship final PTI was the lone Indian to make the The Russian stood out for her near approach. There was quite a bit of camp only this year by winning the officer, to cancer in 2010. SINGLES Italy book Euro space

Jorginho, Bernardeschi score in Azzurri’s seventh consecutive qualifiers win; Norway extend La Roja’s wait

Joginder Narwal (Dabang Delhi), Fazel Atrachali (U AFP n ROME/OSLO Mumba), Pawan Sehrawat (B’luru Bulls), Nitesh Kumar (UP Yoddha), Dharmaraj Cherlathan (Haryana Steelers), taly became the second team to Ramos sets Spain record Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (Bengal Warriors) pose with the qualify for Euro 2020 after a 2- PKL-7 trophy before the start of knockouts I0 win over Greece on Saturday, AFP n OSLO Casillas’ mark of 167 games last SANJAY FINDS BRACE IN INDIA'S WIN while three-time champions Spain month against the Faroe Johor Bahru: Sanjay struck twice in Indian edged closer to the finals despite ergio Ramos broke the Islands. junior hockey team's dominating 8-2 win over conceding a stoppage-time SSpanish international “All that is personal is a lit- New Zealand in Sultan of Johor Cup, here on equaliser away to Norway. appearances record on Saturday tle secondary,” said Ramos after Sunday. Apart from Sanjay (17', 22'), Dilpreet Chelsea midfielder Jorginho as he won his 168th cap in a 1- the game. Singh (6'), Shilanand Lakra (14'), Mandeep Mor dispatched a second-half penalty 1 draw against Norway to over- “I would have happily trad- (22'), Suman Beck (45'), Pratap Lakra (50') and as Italy, wearing green kits for just take Iker Casillas. ed this 168th cap for a victory. Sudeep Chirmako (51') scored for India while the second time in history, regis- The Spain captain was It was not the case. But this Dylan Thomas (28', 44') notched two goals for tered a seventh straight win in named in the starting line-up in record is a great reward after so New Zealand. It was India's second win in the Group J. Oslo for the Euro 2020 qualifi- many years and it’s a great tournament and they face Japan in their next The Azzurri, who failed to er by coach Robert Moreno, 14 source of huge pride. round robin league-stage match on Tuesday. qualify for the 2018 World Cup, years since making his debut in “I am emotional every time added a second in Rome on 78 a 3-0 friendly win over China. I put on this shirt. That will not UK ROUT SIKKIM BY 253 RUNS minutes through a deflected strike The 33-year-old was part of change and I hope to continue Dehradun: Medium pacer Sunny Rana returned from Juventus forward Federico the Spain sides which lifted the doing so for many years.” with a career-best 5/26 as Uttarakhand bowlers Bernardeschi. 2010 World Cup, Euro 2008 and Ramos is now only eight bundled out Sikkim for just 52 to script a massive Roberto Mancini’s side joined Euro 2012 titles. caps short of the European 253-run victory in their Plate Group Vijay Hazare Belgium in the draw for next He took over the Spain record held by Italian stopper Trophy fixture here on Sunday. A target of 306 year’s finals, where Italy will play captaincy in 2016 after goal- Gianluigi Buffon (176) and 16 proved too big for the Sikkim batsmen who their first two group games at the keeper Casillas’ final match. adrift of Egyptian Ahmed tumbled like a pack of cards to fold their innings Stadio Olimpico. The centre-back equalled Hassan’s world record of 184. in 21.1 overs with Rana being the wrecker-in-chief “We managed to create a team and was well-supported by Mayank Mishra (2/2) in a short period of time. It was- and Pradeep Chamoli (2/15). Uttarakhand (26 n’t easy but you have to thank the Romania remain a point four points off the pace but with points) jumped to the top of the Plate Group players, who have quickly devel- behind Sweden following a a game in hand. standings with a two-point lead over Pondicherry, oped an understanding between 3-0 win in the Faroe Islands Mick McCarthy’s Ireland who however have a match in hand. themselves,” said Mancini, who secured by second-half goals couldn’t establish any momen- took over as Italy coach 18 months from George Puscas, Ionut tum earlier in the day in MAHARASHTRA BEAT HP BY 3 ago. Mitrita and Claudiu Keseru. Tbilisi and were left frustrat- WICKETS “It’s a team with character that ed by wayward finishing Vadodara: Azim Kazi produced a timely half fights and plays with the ball but SCHMEICHEL STARS from their few opportunities to century to guide Maharashtra to a thrilling three- one that must also improve. Now Kasper Schmeichel produced a break the deadlock. wicket win over Himachal Pradesh in a Group B we have a year to try and get bet- series of excellent saves as Denmark Bosnia and Herzegovina match of the Vijay Hazare. After Maharashtra ter. defeated Switzerland 1-0 to climb reignited their qualification hopes suffered a top-order batting collapse while “We have a lot of work but level with the Republic of Ireland in Italy’s group with a 4-1 win over chasing a modest 202, Azim scored 84 off 82 we’re not very far from the best AP in Group D. second-placed Finland. balls to take side past the finish line. After his European teams. I’m happy and Italy teammates Marco Verratti and Lorenzo Insigne stare each other before the start of second half of play during Euro 2020 qaulifiers Leicester City goalkeeper A brace from Juventus mid- dismissal, Nikhil Naik (32 not out) and proud to have helped the nation- Elabdellaoui. to play against a team who knew three games to play. Schmeichel pulled off superb stops fielder Miralem Pjanic and goals Shamshuzama Kazi (21 not out) played a late al team come through a tough The visitors led when Saul that if they lost they were pretty Sebastian Larsson netted two to deny Granit Xhaka, Admir from Izet Hajrovic and Armin cameo to took the side home with eight balls to patch.” Niguez slammed home from 20 much out,” said Spain captain spot-kicks as Sweden cruised to a Mehmedi and Ricardo Rodriguez Hodzic pushed Bosnia to within spare at the Gujarat State Fertilizer Corporation Ground. Arpit Guleria (2/24) was the pick of the Spain dropped their first yards moments after half-time but Ramos. 4-0 rout of Malta to reclaim second before Yussuf Poulsen grabbed an two points of Finland. bowlers for Himachal Pradesh. points in Group F as Joshua King Spain were denied a seventh win in Norway last qualified for a place behind Spain. Marcus 84th-minute winner. Armenia blew the chance to converted a 94th-minute spot- a row as King’s equaliser kept major tournament at the 2000 Danielson broke the deadlock on 11 The Danes moved up to 12 move level with the Finns as 22 PALYERS NAMED FOR NAT’L CAMP kick to rescue a 1-1 draw for Norway in the running. European Championship and are minutes in Ta’ Qali and home points alongside group leaders Liechtenstein substitute Yanik Frick New Delhi: Hockey India on Sunday named 22 Norway following a foul by Kepa “It’s a real pain to lose points in fourth in the group, four points skipper Andrei Agius also scored an Ireland, who drew 0-0 away to cancelled out Tigran Barseghyan’s players for the national coaching camp ahead of Arrizabalaga on Omar the final seconds. It’s complicated adrift of neighbours Sweden with own goal. Georgia, while Switzerland are effort in a 1-1 draw in Vaduz. the crucial FIH Olympic Qualifiers to be held on November 1 and 2 in Bhubaneswar. The players will report to chief coach Graham Reid for the camp that commences from today at the Kalinga Player coordination Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The team is coming Neymar limps off in friendly draw from a successful Belgium Tour where they beat the hosts thrice (2-0, 2-1, 5-1) and also emerged AFP n SINGAPORE because of a UEFA suspension. Victor Osimhen. victorious twice against Spain (6-1, 5-1). They will He was injured while on nation- Gabriel Jesus went close for will be key in playoffs take on Russia in the crucial two-match Tokyo eymar’s return to Champions al duty back in June when he hurt an Brazil but it was the Super Eagles Olympic Qualifiers next month. NLeague action may be delayed ankle in a friendly against Qatar. It who took the lead in the 35th he experience of playing after the Paris Saint-Germain for- ruled him out of the Copa America minute when Moses Simon slipped Twith Haryana Steelers in JAPAN FLOOR SCOTS TO REACH WC ward limped off after just 12 minutes which Brazil went on to win. the ball to Joe Aribo who got the Pro Kabaddi League season Q/F of Brazil’s friendly against Nigeria on If the injury was bad for Neymar better of Marquinhos before firing seven has been simply incred- Yokohama: Japan's “Ferraris” hit top gear on Sunday. then the result was disappointing for home. ible and we are very excited to Sunday as the hosts beat Scotland 28-21 in a The 27-year-old, who played the Brazil — it is their fourth successive Brazil showed more invention play against U Mumba in the barnstorming Rugby World Cup clash to create full 90 minutes against Senegal on match without a win. in the second half and levelled three playoffs in Ahmedabad today. history by reaching the quarter-finals. Rampaging Thursday, clutched his hamstring Their previous three outings minutes after the break. The team has gelled very well wingers Kotaro Matsushima and Kenki Fukuoka after eight minutes and was replaced since winning the Copa America had Marquinhos’ header came back off throughout the season and our did the damage for Japan, who survived a late by Philippe Coutinho shortly after. yielded draws against Colombia and the bar but Casemiro was on hand hard work has paid rich divi- fightback to advance as Pool A winners along Neymar, who was playing his Senegal and a defeat by Peru. to stab the ball across the line. dends. We have gone through with Ireland. The Brave Blossoms will face two- 101st international, is now a doubt Even when Neymar was on the Jesus and Coutinho both had ups and downs, but the impor- time world champions South Africa in Tokyo next for PSG’s Champions League meet- pitch, the Nigerians were causing chances to wrap up the win for tant thing is that all players weekend after making it a perfect four wins out of ing with Club Brugge on October 22. problems with Brazil goalkeeper Brazil but Nigeria held firm for the have always believed in their four, roared on by a crowd of 67,000. AGENCIES He has missed the first two rounds Neymar returns to dugout after getting injured Ederson at full stretch to keep out draw. ability. We had hopes of finishing in the first two spots when the n AFP SUZUKA team had a long winning streak —PRASHANTH KUMAR RAI during the league, but unfortu- Dutee closes season altteri Bottas jumped from third nately, we couldn’t achieve matches. The players of the Vto first with an electric start to Victorious Valtteri direct qualification for the team have also gained experi- win the Japanese Grand Prix on semi-finals. However, it does- ence as the season has pro- with 200m Gold Sunday ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Bottas wins Japanese Grand Prix as Mercedes n’t make a big difference for us gressed, so all of them have also Vettel and Mercedes teammate as we can win the quarter-finals become equipped to thrive in PTI n RANCHI Lewis Hamilton. clinch record sixth constructors’ title and reach the last four stage. All pressure situations. With only Bottas now able to teams are equal in this compe- Our offense and defense utee Chand completed a sprint overtake Hamilton in the standings, tition, so it doesn’t matter has been terrific throughout Ddouble in the season-ending 59th Mercedes clinched an unprecedent- which opponent we face at the season. We will rectify our National Open Athletics ed sixth successive drivers’-con- whichever stage of the tourna- mistakes after every match. Championships, clocking the fastest structors’ world championship dou- ment. We will try to do our best However, if I have to point out time in 200m by an Indian this year with ble. in every match we play. one aspect which should work a 23.17 second burst here on Sunday. “I’m happy, very happy,” said fly- There is certainly a differ- on is coordination between Having set a national record in the ing Finn Bottas, who ended a six- ent feel to a playoff match. We the players. I feel coordination 100m on Friday, Dutee added the half- month wait for his third victory of have to be mentally ready for on the mat will be the key in lapper Gold to her collection, showing 2019 after winning the season- the fact that we can be out of the playoffs. The team which her challenger Archana Suseendran opener in Australia and the the tournament after a single coordinates well with each (23.41) a clean pair of heels. Azerbaijan Grand Prix in April. loss. We cannot afford to make other has been triumphant The Odisha athlete not only topped “Starting third isn’t easy. I had too many mistakes in the most times in PKL-7. So, we Archana’s time of 23.18 seconds clocked a really nice start, managed to get knockouts. These are crucial will focus on talking to each in the AFI Grand Prix in Patiala on the lead and then the pace was super matches. So, we have to be very other during the playoff match- August 16 but also came up with her good, I could really control the race,” careful with the way we es. I was in the Haryana team own second fastest time behind the he added. approach each and every move in the fifth season. I have played 23.00 timed in the Asian Games last year. “I’m really proud to be part of during the matches. We will with Vikash Kandola and Dutee was also adjudged the best female the team. A sixth title is really work out our strategies and fol- Dharmaraj Cheralathan for a athlete while shot putter Tajinderpal Dutee Chand celebrates after win PTI impressive.” low them properly. few years, so I have a great Singh Toor, who broke his own nation- “Firstly congratulations to the There will be a slight understanding with them on the al record on Saturday, was named best win the Gold. Chinta Yadav emerged a team,” said Hamilton, who now Winner Valtteri Bottas, right in white cap, and third placed Lewis Hamilton, left, celebrate with change in our training regime mat. All of us complement each athlete in the men’s category. surprise winner of the women’s 3000m leads the drivers’ standings by 64 Mercedes crew at their garage after the Japanese F1 Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka AP for the playoff matches. We other very well. We will try our There was intense competition at steeplechase, outsprinting her Railways points from Bottas. “That’s the have played exceedingly well best to reach the final. After the triple jump pit, even in Asian Games team-mate Parul Chaudhary in a time main point. I just wanted to bring Ferrari had enjoyed a front row “It was my mistake,” admitted during the tournament, so we working so hard throughout the Gold medallist Arprinder Singh’s of 10 minutes 11.70 seconds. home good points for the team.” lock-out in the morning qualifying Vettel who escaped a penalty for his don’t need to change much in tournament, we shouldn’t stum- absence. Abdulla Aboobacker chal- Railways’ PU Chitra was another Emotional Mercedes team prin- session caused by Typhoon Hagibis false start. “It was worse than a poor our game. We will just focus on ble in the last stage. The team lenged his Services team-mate Karthik athlete who completed the double, cipal Toto Wolff dedicated his team’s but that was as good as “Super start. It was a really poor start. With what we have been doing right has made multiple comebacks Unnikrishnan till the very last jump in adding the women’s 800m crown to the achievement to Formula One legend Sunday” got for them as their race the lack of pace today, second place throughout this edition and we in this edition and therefore we an event that saw the top six competi- 1500m title she won earlier this week. Niki Lauda, who died earlier this unravelled right from the start. today was probably the maximum.” are confident that we will pull are aware that a match is never tors cross the 16m mark. With Lili Das dropping out, Chitra year. “We want to dedicate this to Vettel twitched before the lights Meanwhile Leclerc’s miserable through in all tough situa- over until the final whistle. Karthik Unnikrishnan, who took did not have to worry much in winning Niki because he’s just been such an went out and his hesitation enabled day was completed by being relegat- tions. Our captain Dharmaraj (The writer represents the lead with a 16.61m in the third the two-lap race in 2 minutes 04.59 sec- important part from the beginning the fast starting Bottas to leapfrog ed from sixth place to seventh Cheralathan keeps talking and Haryana Steelers in Pro round, leapt 16.78m on his final try to onds. of the journey,” said Wolff. from third into the lead. behind Daniel Ricciardo’s Renault. motivating us during tight Kabaddi League season 7) HYDERABAD | MONDAY | OCTOBER 14, 2019 sport 16 2-0! India win series Virat & Co crush South Africa by an innings and 137 runs to seal record consecutive 11th series at home PTI n PUNE

he Indian juggernaut contin- ued to roll as the hosts humil- iated South Africa by an T Umesh Yadav celebrates after taking wicket of innings and 137 runs in the second AP Test to clinch a record 11th consec- Kagiso Rabada during fourth day play utive series victory at home, here on Sunday. The struggling South Africa I owe Saha treat batsmen surrendered yet again against the Indian bowlers, who for stunning asserted their supremacy in all conditions. The comprehensive victory, catches: Umesh coming on the fourth day, has con- solidated India’s top position in the PTI n PUNE World Test Championship table. India now have 200 points in their aceman Umesh Yadav said he kitty, a handsome 140 points away Powed Wriddhiman Saha a “treat” from nearest-rival New Zealand. since the wicketkeeper plucked catch- Competing in his 50th Test as es out of thin air when his leg-side captain, Virat Kohli has now led deliveries could have gone to the India to their 11th consecutive boundary line, in the second Test. series at home, a world record. Umesh returned figures of 3 for 22 After being asked to follow-on, in South Africa’s second innings and South Africa were all-out for 189 in the pacer admitted that the credit for 67.2 overs just after the tea break. his first two wickets entirely goes to Following a superb effort from Saha for his brilliant display behind the the batsmen, it was an all-round stumps. effort from India’s five-pronged “I think I should treat him for bowling unit with comeback man those wickets down leg-side and that Umesh Yadav claiming 3 for 22. first catch, and I think those two wick- Ravindra Jadeja (3/52), Indian captain Virat Kohli, center, celebrates with teammates after winning the second Test against South Africa in Pune on Sunday AP ets are Wriddhi bhai’s wickets,” Umesh Ravichandran Ashwin (2/45), said after the match. Mohammed Shami (1/34) and MOST CONSECUTIVE TEST SERIES WINS AT HOME WE’LL GO FOR 3-0 SERIES WIN: KOHLI Saha’s superb keeping skills once Ishant Sharma (1/17) played their Team Series Period Linde in again stole the show. On the third part in the comprehensive victory. morning during South African first Like in the first innings, Vernon India 11 Feb2013-Oct 2019 innings, poor Theunis de Bruyn (8) Philander (37) and Maharaj (22) Australia 10 Nov 1994-Nov 2000 for Maharaj tried playing an expansive cover drive again came together to delay the Australia 10 July 2004-Nov 2008 off Umesh but a diving Saha held a sen- n inevitable adding 56 runs in 21.2 West Indies 8 March 1976-Feb 1986 PTI PUNE sational catch in-front of the first slip. overs. And on the fourth day again, Saha Once Philander was caught England 7 May 2009-May 2012 eft-arm spinner George Linde pulled off two stunners down the leg- down the leg-side by Wriddhiman South Africa 7 March 1998-Nov 2001 Lwill replace an injured Keshav side off Umesh’s bowling in South Saha, the resistance was over in a MOST WINS AS SKIPPER IN FIRST 50 TESTS Maharaj in South Africa’s squad Africa’s second innings to dismiss De flash. for the third Test in Ranchi, Bruyn and Vernon Philander. In the morning, the stodgy Skipper P W L D Success% starting on Saturday. “When you put the ball outside leg Dean Elgar (48 off 72 balls) put up Steve Waugh (AUS) 50 37 8 5 79.00 According to a CSA media stump you think it’ll be a boundary, but some stiff resistance before Ricky Ponting (AUS) 50 35 6 9 79.00 release, Maharaj sustained an if there is a little bit chance to convert Ravichandran Ashwin (2/45) injury to his right shoulder while a catch, we know he will take it,” Virat Kohli, right, celebrates with teammates after India win the second Test AP snuffed him out, in what was a deci- Virat Kohli (IND) 50 30 10 10 70.00 fielding on day two of the second Umesh said of Saha. sive blow to the Proteas, just before Faisel Features match and MRI results revealed PTI n PUNE Plessis conceded that India are Meanwhile Saha, who was mak- lunch. that he will not be fit in time to deserving series winners and his ing a comeback in the Test playing XI After going wicket-less in the VIRAT KOHLI BECAME THE stunner that left everyone stunned. play in the final Test match. ounding a warning to the rivals, side was found wanting in the con- after being sidelined for more than a first innings, Ishant Sharma (1/17 Elgar and skipper Faf du Plessis “An MRI scan revealed that SIndia captain Virat Kohli on test. year, said keeping against quality pac- struck with the very second deliv- FIRST INDIAN CAPTAIN TO (5 off 54 balls) added 49 runs and Keshav has sustained an injury to Sunday said they will not “take “They are very tough to beat ers at nets makes life easy for him dur- ery of the morning, a full-length in- ENFORCE A FOLLOW-ON were ready to show patience, espe- a muscle in his right shoulder. He their feet off the gas” and will aim at home, their record speaks for ing match situations. dipper that struck Aiden Markram’s AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA. cially the skipper, who was present- was re-assessed this morning, for a whitewash when the final itself. We know in the subconti- “The ball wobbles for all three — pads (0) and umpire Nigel Llong ing dead bat. particularly with regards to bowl- Test begins in Ranchi. nent your first innings is really Umesh, Ishant, Shami. We practice for had no hesitation in raising his fin- ENGLAND WERE THE However, the ultra defensive ing, and he showed significant “Looking at the larger picture important. The runs you put on that. But ultimately you have to come ger. LAST SIDE THAT HAD tactic didn’t work for a lengthy peri- discomfort in this latter disci- of the Test championship, every the board gives you a chance,” he into the match and do it,” he said. The opener had the ignominy ENFORCED A FOLLOW-ON od as Du Plessis got out trying to pline,” team doctor Ramjee game has value, whether it is at said. “Our trainers help us out with of bagging a ‘pair’ in this Test. drive an Ashwin off-break. The bat- Hashendra commented. home or away, that is the format. “But the way India batted, stretches, ice-baths, and we are trained However it was Wriddhiman AGAINST THE PROTEAS IN pad inside edge kept low but Saha’s “Based on this morning’s So, we’re not going to take our foot especially Virat with 250, it takes for the match-day really well, so cred- Saha’s superb keeping skills that had JULY 2008 AT LORD’S sharp reflexes meant that he assessment and the findings of off the gas in the third Test,” Kohli a lot of mental toughness. Two it to them for my fitness as well as my everyone on the edge of their seats. pouched it on the fourth attempt. the scan, the medical team feels, said at the post-match presenta- days in the field can wear you wicket-keeping performance,” added He showed why he is so highly- overs) that Saha had plucked from Elgar, who lost a bit of concen- he will not be fit in time for the tion. down. Especially that second Saha. rated in world cricket. thin air in-front of the first slip. tration, tried to play a lofted shot next Test match in six days’ “No one is going to relax at evening, the batsmen were a bit On the third morning during On the fourth morning, De but didn’t get his timing right as time. The nature and extent of any stage, we are going to go for weak in the mindset. From then South African first innings, poor Bruyn tried playing a delicate glance Umesh ran back from his mid-off the injury would mean that he a result in the third Test and hope- it’s playing catch-up.” Youngsters need to Theunis de Bruyn (8) had suffered after Umesh had drifted on the position to take a fine running will probably return to play in 14 fully make it 3-0, that’s a guaran- He said Kohli was too good trying to play an expansive cover pads. To his horror, he saw an air- catch as India got the decisive to 21 days based on his progress tee,” he said. and his hunger for runs stood out. be better than us’ drive off Umesh Yadav (1/14 off 5 borne Saha pull off an acrobatic breakthrough. during the rehabilitation phase.” South African captain Faf du He was not satisfied with 100, 150.” PUNE: There is no dearth of talent in India but the youngsters have a fair idea that they have to be better than the existing bunch of seasoned campaigners to break into the national side, reckons Umesh Yadav. Can’t replace AB & Amla overnight: Faf The Vidarbha speedster feels that the current lot has gained rich experience PTI n PUNE Amla and AB de Villiers behind their names,” a don’t replace those guys said that as captain he needs runs. over the years and is setting the overnight. dejected Du Plessis said after overnight. to show the way along with “We need to make sure benchmark for the next batch of outh Africa captain Faf du “I think, it’s purely a losing the series and Gandhi- “And now it’s a new Quinton de Kock and Dean we make the runs first and players. SPlessis on Sunday case of inexperience. I said Mandela Trophy. group of guys, who have Elgar. then the others guys to chip “Most of the boys in this set-up, at acknowledged that the dif- before this Test series, your “We are at this stage played 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 15 Test “For us, it is important in with us. In a time like this, least 7-8 have played 40 plus Tests. ference between his team best Test teams are the teams where we have lost almost all matches. That will take time. as a senior player group to it is important that your big So when the youngsters, who are and India in the ongoing Test with the most experience. of our experience. Dale If you take the best players make sure that we put in guys really, really take con- coming up, see the kind of hard yards series has been the “inexpe- When it comes to this Indian Steyn, Morne Morkel, out of any team, they would performances ourselves. trol and make sure that they seniors are putting in, it’s not easy for rience” of the Proteas as it’s team, there’s a lot of experi- Hashim Amla, AB de find the same challenges,” Myself, Deano (Elgar), put in the bulk of the work,” them. They know that they need to get not possible to replace world ence in that dressing room, Villiers, all of them were sea- Du Plessis explained. Quinny (De Kock), we can’t said Du Plessis, putting better than us to be in the side,” class players like Hashim there’s a lot of Test matches soned campaigners. You He put his hands up and expect other guys to make across his point clearly. Umesh said after the match. PTI Lakshya wins Medvedev seals Shanghai Masters Biles extends record Dutch tourney AFP n SHANGHAI to 25 world medals aniil Medvedev won his First WTA PTI n ALMERE Dfourth title of a spectac- and vault events with the USA. ular year with a thumping 6- title for Coco Biles was crowned world ising Indian shuttler Lakshya 4, 6-1 victory over floor champion for the fifth RSen on Sunday clinched his Alexander Zverev in the AFP n LINZ time in her career after winning maiden BWF World Tour title by Shanghai Masters final on the final by a full point from winning the Dutch Open men’s Sunday. eenage prodigy Coco team-mate Sunisa Lee, who singles title after beating Yusuke Victory for the 23-year- TGauff won her first earned Silver with Russia’s Onodera of Japan in the summit old Russian, contesting a WTA title on Sunday fol- Angelina Melnikova taking clash here on Sunday. sixth final in a row, was lowing a 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 win Bronze. Her double Gold success The 18-year-old Indian rallied more evidence that he is the over Jelena Ostapenko in came within a two-hour spell from a game deficit to defeat his prime contender to join the the final in Linz that saw after earlier winning the beam world No 160 opponent 15-21, “Big Three” of Novak her hold her first trophy final with China’s Liu Tingting, 21-14, 21-15 in a final that lasted Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and aloft aged 15. 19, taking Silver with 16-year- 63 minutes. Roger Federer. Gauff, who only old team-mate Li Shijia in The Dutch Open is a BWF The US Open finalist is entered the field as a lucky Bronze place. World Tour Super 100 tourna- also able to say that he has loser after failing to quali- Her victories on the beam ment. finally beaten the German fy, completed a dream week Simone Biles performs during Worlds AP and floor makes Biles the most In the opening game, Lakshya Lakshya Sen in a file picture BWF/Fansite Zverev, another young con- in Linz in front of a sup- decorated gymnast in history, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev pose with their trophies AP fell behind early on and could not down to 11-12 but Lakshya tender at 22, at the fifth portive crowd to become AFP n STUTTGART surpassing the previous all-time erase the deficit, despite coming jumped to 18-11 and then roared attempt. This was an special place in my heart.” Shanghai with Djokovic and the youngest player to win record of 23 world medals won as close as 10-11 and 13-14. back into the contest. emphatic statement from Zverev, long touted as Federer — beaten by Zverev a WTA event since Czech ll conquering American by men’s star Vitaly Scherbo of Onodera managed to keep his In the decider, Lakshya came the world number four, the best of the new genera- — both going out in the Nicole Vaidisova, who tri- Agymnast Simone Biles won Belarus in the 1990s. nose ahead and pocketed the up with a clear strategy and man- needing just 74 minutes to tion of men’s tennis stars, quarter-finals. umphed in Vancouver and her fifth Gold, her second of the This is the first time Biles opening game to earn the brag- aged to keep his rival at a distance. seal the crown. was error-prone, but had Medvedev said that he is Tashkent two months apart day, at the world championships has finished a world champi- ging rights. The second game He led 9-4 before making it 11-8 “I think the stadium no complaints. a better player than he was in 2004. “I’ll remember on Sunday in the women’s floor onships with five Gold medals started on a competitive note at the break. After the interval, was full today and you guys “As I said yesterday, you at the start of the year, but this day for the rest of my final to extend her own all-time having said she is “99 with the pair trying to outwit each Lakshya continued to move ahead are amazing support, start- are probably the best player has really sparkled since the life,” the delighted Gauff record to 25 worlds medals. percent”sure Stuttgart will be the other. The Indian grabbed a 8-5 and slowly marched ahead to shut ing from my first match,” in the world right now,” the summer. Starting with said after receiving a min- Having earlier won the beam fifth and final worlds of her lead at one stage but the Japanese the door on Onodera. Medvedev told the crowd. world number six told Washington, DC, in July, utes-long standing ovation final, the 22-year-old also career. The only blot on clawed his way back. Lakshya, currently ranked “You gave me good Medvedev. “How you are the Russian has reached six from 3,000 spectators. extended her own record of 19 Biles’near-perfect record in Lakhsya again managed to 72nd, had won the Belgian Open energy to win this tourna- playing is unbelievable.” finals on the spin — includ- “I had an amazing world championships Golds south-west Germany came in move to 12-8 with four straight last month and reached the finals ment. Thank you very much, The next generation ing the US Open — winning week and I hope to be back after success earlier this week in Saturday’s uneven bars final points. Onodera narrowed it of Polish Open this year. Shanghai will always be a has stamped its authority on three of them. in the future.” Stuttgart in the team, all-round when she finished fifth.