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Quick News44 BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA FORMS 7-MEMBER TEAM TO MEET ALL BUT TOP 5 SC JUDGES Chopper with ONGC staff Saudi women at football crashes; 5 bodies found game for first time PILs must be under CJI or OUR CORRESPONDENT JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia allowed MUMBAI: A Pawan Hans heli- women to enter a copter with seven persons on- football stadium board, including five ONGC for the first time top 4 judges: SC Bar body officers and two pilots, crashed to watch a match, off the Mumbai coast minutes as the ultra-con- OUR CORRESPONDENT after it took off for the state- servative king- PM’s PRINCIPAL owned company’s oil installa- dom eases strict decades-old rules separating NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court SECY DRIVES TO tion in the Arabian sea. So far, the sexes. The new measure comes after Riyadh, Bar Association (SCBA)on Satur- five bodies have been recov- long known for imposing harsh restrictions on day expressed “grave concern” over CJI HOUSE, FAILS ered, Oil and Natural Gas Cor- women, announced it was lifting a ban prohib- the differences of the four senior- poration said in a statement. Mumbai coast killing 27 com- iting them from driving, as well as reopening most judges with Chief Justice of TO MEET HIM Search operations are on for pany persons and the pilot cinemas. India (CJI) Dipak Misra and said NEW DELHI: TV visuals on the other missing persons. The on board. “ONGC vessels Women supporters, all wearing the tradi- that the issue should be immedi- Pawan Hans helicopter with and choppers along with the tional black abaya robe, arrived well ahead of ately considered by the full court Saturday showed the Prime five ONGC officers, includ- Coast Guard and Indian navy yesterday’s kick-off in the Jeddah stadium, some of the apex court. The SCBA exec- Minister’s Principal Secretary ing three of the level of Dep- are combing the areas where in sunglasses and others with loose-fitting veils. utive committee, which held an Nripendra Misra turning up at uty General Managers, went the chopper has apparently The Islamic kingdom has announced a series emergency meeting, resolved that the residence of Chief Justice missing around 10.40 am on crashed,” the ONGC statement of reforms initiated by powerful Crown Prince all public interest litigation (PIL) of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, a Saturday. ONGC, the Coast said. “Identification of the bod- Mohammed bin Salman since last year. The matters, including the pending day after the four senior-most Guard and Navy pressed heli- ies is in progress”. first football match women are being allowed to PILs, should be either taken up by judges of the Supreme Court copters and speed boats as soon The chopper Dauphin N3 attend is a clash between Saudi Premier League the CJI or be assigned for adjudica- Supreme Court Bar Association called a Press conference in New Delhi on Saturday PTI virtually revolted against the as information of the chopper had gone missing after taking P6 clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Batin in Jeddah. tion to four senior judges who were CJI, raising questions over going missing was received at off from Juhu aerodrome at part of the apex court collegium. “The differences that have been has to assign to any other bench, the Juhu heli-base. 10.30 am. The chopper, bearing Besides CJI Misra, oth- reported at the Press conference it should be assigned to the judges “selective” case allocation. ONGC has key oil and gas registration number VT-PWA, Hardik booked for ‘political’ ers in the collegium in accor- by the four senior judges of the in the collegium. Even the matters The visuals showed Misra fields off the Mumbai coast was scheduled to land at the dance with seniority are Justices Supreme Court and the other dif- listed on Monday ie January 15, driving to the CJI’s official and Pawan Hans helicop- designated oil rig at Mumbai J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M ferences which are reflected in the 2018, should also be transferred as residence here. However, the ters routinely ferry company High at 11 am. Five employees speech at educational event B Lokur and Kurian Joseph. The newspapers are of grave concern per our request,” it said. gates were not opened and employees and officers to the of state-owned Oil and Natu- four judges had in an unprece- and should be immediately con- The Bar Council of India (BCI) after waiting for a while, the oil installations that are situ- ral Gas Corporation (ONGC) JAMNAGAR (Gujarat): An FIR was lodged dented press conference on Friday sidered by the full court of the on Saturday formed a seven-mem- principal secretary to the ated as far as 160 km from the and two pilots were on-board here against Patidar quota agitation spearhead mounted a virtual revolt against Supreme Court,” SCBA President ber team to meet all judges of the prime minister was seen driv- coastline. The field in the off- the chopper. Hardik Patel for allegedly delivering a “political” the CJI, listing a litany of problems Vikas Singh said while reading out Supreme Court, barring the five ing back. The Congress was shore include Mumbai High, The Navy said it had speech at an educational and farmers’ welfare including the assigning of cases. the resolution. “It is further unan- seniormost, to discuss the pres- quick to criticise the govern- the nation’s largest oil field and deployed its stealth frigate INS event at a village in this district over two months The SCBA resolution said that mat- imously resolved by the executive ent crisis. BCI chairperson Manan Bassein fields, the largest gas Teg for the search operation, ago, the police said on Saturday. ters listed for hearing in the apex committee of the Supreme Court Kumar Misra said the apex bar ment, saying PM Narendra field. while surveillance aircraft P8i The complaint, filed by Jamnagar (rural) Sub- court on January 15 “should also Bar Association that all PIL matters body has formed the team to meet Modi must give an answer as The helicopter crash is not was also pressed into service. Divisional Magistrate (SDM) R K Patel, says that be transferred” from other judges including the pending PIL mat- all judges of the Supreme Court to why a “special messenger” the first accident in ONGC’s The Coast Guard had also although permission was granted for organis- to the five seniormost judges who ters should be either taken up by barring the five seniormost judges was sent to the CJI. history. In August 2003, an diverted its ships to search the ing an educational and farmers’ welfare event at are part of the collegium. the Chief Justice of India, or if he to discuss the present crisis. Mi-172 helicopter crashed off missing chopper. Dhutarpar village, it turned out to be a “political” programme with Hardik delivering the speech. The case was registered at the Jamnagar ‘A’ SATURDAY MORNING PICNIC TURNS DEADLY ‘WHY HAVE DHAWAN & BHUVNESHWAR BEEN DROPPED?’ division police station. P4 Fire destroys Boat with students capsizes… UNSC needs more ceremonial Gavaskar questions team balance of power to make 3 drown, 32 rescued, 5 missing lounge at nd it more democratic Mumbai airport selection for 2 Test in SA UN SECY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES CENTURION: Former Dhawan is the ‘Bali ka Bakra’ OUR CORRESPONDENT national cricket captain and (scapegoat). His head is always 1983 World Cup winning on the chopping board. He just In today’s MUMBAI: A fire broke out squad member Sunil Gavas- needs one bad innings and he on Saturday at a ceremonial kar on Saturday questioned is out of the team. paper lounge of the city’s domestic the India’s team selections for “I also don’t understand airport, officials said. No casu- the second cricket Test against why Ishant came in for Bhu- alty was reported in the blaze South Africa, saying opener vneshwar when he had taken CITY ... that was doused by 4.20 pm, Shikhar Dhawan’s “head is three wickets on the opening they said. “The fire started at always on the chopping board”. day at Cape Town. Ishant could 14-YR-OLD DOMESTIC HELP RESCUED 3 a ground floor conference hall India made three changes to have replaced Shami or Bum- NATION and spread to the first floor of their playing XI, with K L Rahul rah but leaving him out, I don’t a lounge near the airport’s gate replacing Shikhar Dhawan and understand.” THREE GIRLS KILLED IN RAJKOT FIRE 4 OUR CORRESPONDENT The students were on a picnic. number 9,” an official said. Ishant Sharma coming in for India were thrashed by 72 “The Coast Guard has deployed An official of the Brihan- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whose runs in the first Test against BUSINESS MUMBAI: Three girls drowned its ships and aircraft in the rescue mumbai Municipal Corpora- three-wicket burst in the first South Africa at Cape Town. and five were missing after a private operation and personnel from several tion (BMC)’s Disaster Control morning of the opening Test Virat Kohli’s men had folded GOVT RESUMES COIN PRODUCTION 5 boat with 40 students, who were on departments like the coastal police are Room said the blaze started in rocked the hosts. Wicketkeeper for 135 in their second innings INTERNATIONAL a school picnic, capsized on Satur- involved in the search operations,” the afternoon and fire brigade Wriddhiman Saha was ruled Patel was included is his place. while chasing 208 to win the day morning off the coast of Dahanu the SP said. The location is around 20 personnel rushed to the site out due to a strain and Parthiv Gavaskar said: “I think Shikhar Test. PTI THREE CHILE CHURCHES FIREBOMBED 6 in Palghar district of Maharashtra. miles off the Dahanu coast, a spokes- along with eight fire engines, Police said that 32 students had been person of the Coast Guard said. six jetties and water jets. SPORT rescued and a search for the miss- Dahanu is located around 130 km “The flames were doused ing ones was continuing with Coast from Mumbai. Among the rescued, by 4.20 pm. No casualty was ED raids Karti premises in Aircel-Maxis case RAJASTHAN BEAT VIDARBHA 7 Guard personnel and local fishermen three students and the boat driver reported,” he said. Electric out at sea. were admitted to a hospital, the police installations, furniture and OUR CORRESPONDENT in nine premises in Chennai termed the raids against his The bodies of the three girls — said. President Ram Nath Kovind, the ceiling were gutted in the and at the Jorbagh residence of son “a comedy of errors” and FOR ADVERTISING Sonal Bhagwan Surati, Janhavi Harish who arrived in Mumbai on Saturday fire, he said. Sources said the NEW DELHI: The Enforce- senior Chidambaram in south claimed the officers were left kindly contact at 9810195709 Surati and Sanskruti Mayavanshi — on a two-day visit to Maharashtra, has blaze started at the ceremonial ment Directorate (ED) on Sat- Delhi, official sources said. “embarrassed” and “apologetic” or all aged 17, were recovered, informed offered his condolences to the families lounge, which is away from urday conducted searches at Those searched include a as they could not find anything [email protected] Palghar Superintendent of Police of those killed in the tragedy. terminal 1B or T2. 10 premises linked to Karti chartered accountant linked at his house. Manjunath Singe. All three were resi- “Anguished to hear of boat car- “The fire did not hamper Chidambaram, including the to Karti, his personal assistant He was speaking to media dents of Masauli in Dahanu’s Ambed- rying school children capsizing in flight operations. Nobody was residence of his father and Con- and Karti’s residence at Thou- persons outside his Jorbagh FOR SUBSCRIPTION kar Nagar area. Dahanu, Maharashtra. State govern- harmed in the incident,” they gress leader P Chidambaram in sand Lights area in Chennai, residence here. ED sources said kindly contact at 8800854665 The private boat was carrying 40 ment has rescued most of the pas- added. Fire brigade personnel Delhi, in connection with its they said. The sources said that their action is based on the FIR or students of Ponda School and Junior sengers and is making efforts to trace suspect that a short circuit led money laundering probe in the certain “incriminating” docu- registered by the agency and [email protected] College in Parnaka in Dahanu and those still missing. My condolences to to the fire. Aircel-Maxis case. The raids ments have been seized dur- the CBI in the case that has not capsized around 11.30 am, Singe said. bereaved families,” he tweeted. were initiated early morning ing the raids. P Chidambaram been quashed by the court. NCM moots ‘Christian varsities’ ‘TOP CLIMATE VICTIMS ARE AFRICA NATIONS HIT BY DROUGHT & SMALL ISLANDS HIT BY HURRICANES, RISING SEAS’ on lines of AMU, Jamia Millia UN hails India & China’s Climate Change war

OUR CORRESPONDENT report for 2016-17. The report is expected to be tabled in Par- while ‘all other large economies are failing’ NEW DELHI: The National liament during the next ses- Commission for Minorities sion, sources said. UNITED NATIONS: The me that the biggest victims of mate change could affect food (NCM) has suggested to the On being asked about United Nations (UN) has hailed Climate Change are members of production, water security and Centre to set up fully govern- the recommendation, NCM India and China for their lead- the G77, namely African coun- weather patterns “from Canada ment-funded universities for Chairman Syed Ghayorul ership role and strong commit- tries affected by drought or small to India”. Stating that the “world educational empowerment of Hasan Rizvi said, “Such a ment in fighting Climate Change island countries affected by the is in a mess” he had urged the Christians on the lines of the move will help ensure edu- at a time when “others are fail- kind of hurricanes that we have international community to “stay Aligarh Muslim University cational empowerment of ing”. Secretary-General Anto- seen or the rising levels of waters. the course” even if one govern- NCM Chairman SGH Rizvi (AMU) and the Jamia Millia Christians.” Rizvi said, like nio Guterres said the UN has “But at the same time, of the ment does not believe in the Islamia. As part of its sugges- the AMU or the Jamia Millia a “very solid commitment” for largest economies of the world emissions-cutting deal. Two tions for a medium-term action plan to be Islamia, the university for Christians should climate action, pointing out that the two largest economies of days later, US President Donald implemented within seven years, the NCM impart education to students from other African nations were the biggest the G77 are strongly commit- Trump had announced Amer- also called for roping in educationists from communities as well. victims of the globally changing ted to the leadership in climate ica’s withdrawal from the Paris the community to be given due representa- The NCM also said that the government weather patterns. action — and I refer to China Agreement. tion in framing educational policies and be should fully fund at least one university for “We cannot be defeated by and India,” Guterres was quoted Arguing that countries like appointed on different expert committees. Christians and it could do so in collabora- Climate Change and we are not as saying by a UN statement. “In that we don’t suffer the dramatic Guterres said. China and India were benefiting “Christians should also be given univer- tion with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference yet winning this battle,” he said at a moment when others are fail- and devastating impacts of Cli- India had in 2016 joined the the most from the Paris Agree- sities for their communities, fully funded of India. According to the 2011 Census on a ceremony in which Egypt took ing, I see the largest economies mate Change, as unfortunately Paris agreement on tackling cli- ment, Trump had said that the by the Government of India, like Aligarh the education level of different religious over the chairmanship of the of the Group of 77 and China we are already witnessing and mate change. Guterres had on agreement on climate change Muslim University and Jamia Millia Isla- communities for age seven and above, the ‘Group of 77 (or G77) and China’ to be assuming the leadership things will get much worse if we May 31 last year warned world was unfair to the US, as it badly mia University,” the NCM said in its annual literacy rate of Christians was 74.34 per cent. from Ecuador. “And it is clear to in climate action to make sure are not able to defeat this threat,” leaders that the impact of cli- hit its businesses and jobs. PTI 2| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable Weekend Break -Jean-Baptiste Poquelin INDIA IS UNPREPARED FOR GATHERING teen sexual revolution Despite the increasing cases of STI and adolescent pregnancies that are reported in India, the country is not doing enough to improve the GIVING A NEW conditions definition to Sufism

he beauty of Sufism ne in four Indian women is lies in the transla- married before 18, and 7.8 tion of poetry into per cent of women aged 15 music, which not to 19 are pregnant or moth- Tonly makes up for an enrich- Oers, according to the latest available ing experience for the listen- 2015-16 National Family Health Sur- ers but also let them embark vey (NFHS)-4 data. on a journey of soul-search- While the percentage of women mar- working on adolescent and reproduc- implementation is open to question, (AFHCs), made village health clinics ing. Nizami Bandhu has a ried before 18 decreased from 47.4 per tive health issues. she said. "Given that sexuality educa- sensitive to adolescent needs. Yet, inde- 700-year old rich legacy which cent in 2005-06 (NFHS-3), the use of As a result, 33.6 per cent of India's tion addresses long-held attitudes and pendent studies reveal widespread igno- they have upheld through contraceptives in married women aged population is born of adolescent preg- cultural or moral norms, effective imple- rance. No more than five per cent of centuries of dedication and 15-49 years dropped from 56.3 to 53.5 nancies. India has 253 million ado- mentation is key to making sure young young men and eight per cent of young tireless striving to perfec- per cent. While 2.7 per cent of boys and lescents, but the country is not doing people get accurate, non-judgmental women in the studied villages were aware tion. They embraced Qawaali eight per cent of girls reported their sex- enough to ensure that they become pro- information," said Srivastava. of AFHCs, said a 2014 study conducted seven centuries back and since ual debut before the age of 15 in 2005- ductive adults. That process begins with Nationally, while the three national by the Population Council in Maha- then, have contributed to the 06, the latest comparative data have not making more adolescents familiar with health surveys (1992-93, 1998-99, 2005- rashtra, Rajasthan and Jharkhand. The growth of this soulful genre and now we have the commer- its essence. We are not against been released. sexuality, but the opposite is happening. 06) reported an almost equal proportion main reason 82-90 per cent why ado- of Sufism. The responsibility cial version of it. Originally remixes or fusion music, but Yet, social and policy barriers do Spurred by concerns of HIV-AIDS, (59.1, 59.8 and 58.2 per cent) of preg- lescents did not seek help was because of carrying the legacy forward Sufi music was performed in it should keep the real mean- not allow the sexual and reproductive the government in association with UN nant and adolescent mothers, there was they thought their problems were not is presently being shouldered shrines of dargahs, but now it ing of the song alive. Apart needs of adolescents to be addressed agencies introduced an adolescence- a steady increase in the first pregnancy serious enough; the second-most com- by Ustad Chand Nizami, is performed for the people from this, what concerns us because many of those who have sex are education programme (AEP) in 2005. among adolescents (11.7, 12.4 and 14.4 mon reason was because they were too Shadab Faridi Nizami, and across the globe. the most is the kind of lyrics unmarried and below the age of consent, Adolescent health featured for the first per cent). "Early marriage and low con- embarrassed, the study found. Sohrab Faridi Nizami i.e., the Why do you think Sufi music we have in today's songs, they said Sunil Mehra, Executive Director time as a national programme which traceptive use are the reasons behind this However, with RKSK, the effort is Nizami Brothers. In a free- is popular in Hindi movies? are demeaning and sometimes of MAMTA, a Delhi-based non-profit, included health clinics that offered pre- trend," said a 2015 review in Journal of now to engage adolescents through peer wheeling conversation with Sufi music has a different derogatory. Many singers now ventive, promotive, curative and Clinical and Diagnostic Research. educators who would speak about vari- Puja Banerjee, the artists talk beat and appeal. It transcends use offensive language which referral services for adoles- What is clear, said experts, is that ous life skills,while sensitising ASHAs, about the evolution of Sufi you into a different world. unfortunately gets propagated cents and youth. Within Indian adolescents are more sexually auxiliary nurse midwives, anganwadi music, their views on remix Moreover, we also feel that to millions of people. As cre- two years of inception, active than ever – yet, "services for workers, and medical officers to offer culture and a lot more. any new work is always appre- ative people, it's our responsi- the AEP was banned unmarried adolescents are non-exis- "non-judgemental services", said Indrani ciated by people, especially bility to spread the message of in 12 states. tent in India", said Mehra. Banerjee Bhattacharyya, Assistant Direc- How has the Sufi music when it comes to music. Sufi goodness. However, even Reproductive health services include tor, Quality Assurance, Child in Need evolved through the years? music has added a new fla- where the pro- counselling on menstrual disorders, Institute. Sufi music has a long and vour to the traditional forms Your opinions on the reign- gramme is menstrual hygiene, use of sanitary nap- In the age group of 15-19, of those golden history of more than of music that we have, and this ing government banning being imple- kins, use of contraceptives, sexual con- who had sexual intercourse, 0.07 of girls 700 years. We have carried the is the reason why Sufi music Pakistani artists in India, mented, cerns, sexual abuse and gender violence. and 0.01 per cent of boys were found to legacy, which was handed over has been able to carve a dis- which is the land of Sufi the qual- While there has been a recent uptake in be HIV positive, according to the 2005- to us by Late Ghulam Farid cernible niche for itself in the music? ity of activities around menstrual hygiene and 06 National Family Health Survey. It is Nizami. It has always been film industry. Well, if the government iron folic supplements through schools obvious, said experts, that contracep- our responsibility to main- has decided to stop them, we and immunisation through anganwadi tives are not adequately available. And tain the authenticity of Sufi Your views on fusion music abide by their decision. But (day care centre) workers, sexual and among contraceptives, the only real music while we try to sync it and remixes? at the same time, we would reproductive health is "completely option is a condom, "yet, it means girls with modern demands. Ear- Music is the reflection of like to mention that music and neglected", Mehra said. have to rely on their male partners for lier, the sole objective of Sufi our culture, thinking, and creativity have no boundar- In October 2014, the govern- protection which is not ideal," said Vivek music was to spread the mes- beliefs. Any kind of change ies. Although there has been a ment started the Rashtriya Kishor Malhotra, Director, Population Health sage of love, faith, and hap- is indispensable, but it should taboo on the work of Pakistani Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) or Services (India). piness. It was used to inspire be for the betterment. The way artists in India, we cannot stop National Adolescent Health Pro- "Emergency contraceptives as an people to do good deeds, how- music is nowadays mixed and their creativity reach our land. gramme, which, like adoles- alternative should be made affordable", ever, with the passage of time, presented to people hampers We would like to keep politics cent-friendly health clinics he added. IANS the music got transformed, the originality of the song and and creativity separate. 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City - Arvind Kejriwal on Twitter 14-yr-old DJB to waive CM, Dy CM domestic help Youth in BMW mows release Dilip rescued from off arrears for Pandey’s book Model Town at Book Fair OUR CORRESPONDENT down 50-yr-old man borewell users NEW DELHI: The Delhi Com- OUR CORRESPONDENT Residents with outstand- mission for Women (DCW) Incident occurred on Wednesday in north Delhi’s Maurice Nagar; ing bills have been facing has rescued a 14-year-old girl NEW DELHI: Delhi Jal Board issues as the Delhi Develop- from a house in Model Town, 19-year-old accused arrested on Thursday, later released on bail (DJB) will waive off the arrears ment Authority has not fur- after it received a complaint on on sewer charges for past use nished the complete data to the its 181 Helpline. ZAFAR ABBAS away from the scene in panic, of borewells and there will be DJB. “Till the DDA data is fur- AAP leaders at the book launch DCW officials said that the said police. no charges for residents who nished, outstanding DDA dues on Saturday PIC/NAVEEN SHARMA girl had been illegally confined NEW DELHI: Delhi Police A passerby soon informed seal their borewells in Dwarka will not be enforced on resi- at the house. on Saturday said they have cops about the incident and and Palam areas, asserted Chief dents,” said Kejriwal. OUR CORRESPONDENT “A neighbour had made arrested a 19-year-old male Shiv Nath was taken to a Minister Arvind Kejriwal on He also assured that he will the call, after which a team of student of Delhi University, nearby hospital, where doctors Saturday. personally talk to Lieutenant NEW DELHI: Senior Aam DCW counsellors immedi- for his involvement in a hit- declared him brought dead. “There will be no charges Governor Anil Baijal, who also Aadmi Party leader Dilip ately reached the Model Town and-run case last week which Soon, personnel from the from residents who seal bore- serves as the DDA chairperson, Kumar Pandey on Saturday address, along with officials of claimed the life of a man in Maurice Nagar police station wells and water meters will be about the issue. released his second book “Call Delhi Police, and rescued the north Delhi’s Maurice Nagar. reached the spot of the accident installed for those who wish A DJB official said, “After Centre” at the World Book Fair girl. The girl was 14 years old The youth was later released on and all available evidence was to continue using borewells in listening to grievances of res- here at Pragati Maidan. and was in a horrible condi- bail, police added. collected. Police teams were these areas,” the Chief Minister idents, the CM announced Chief Minister Arvind tion,” said officials. Police sources said that the formed to identify the vehicle said, after he met residents in that individual complaints like Kejriwal, Deputy Chief Min- The officials said that they incident took place on January and the driver. Dwarka, along with local MLA inflated bills, will be addressed ister Manish Sisodia and other came to learn that the girl 10, when the youth was driving Their efforts paid off and and leaders. within a week and for the Delhi Cabinet ministers were belonged to Jharkhand. his BMW X1 car from Kamla the young driver was identi- The Chief Minister added convenience of residents, a present in the occasion. “Her parents are very poor Market, at a high speed. fied and arrested on Thursday. that outstanding penalties on cash counter will be set-up at Kejriwal released the book and she had been brought to The youth was travelling “We recovered a silver- non-installation of rainwa- Dwarka Sector-5.” and congratulated the AAP Delhi to get a job. Four months from Khalsa College to Kirori coloured plastic part of the car ter harvesting systems will be During his meeting with leader for his work for the soci- ago, a placement agency sent Mal Collage, when he saw the from the spot and started look- waived off. Dwarka residents, the CM dis- ety, beyond his hard work for her to the said Model Town victim, identified as 50-year- ing for the accused. However, all residential cussed various issues mostly the party. house for domestic work. old Shiv Nath, crossing the CCTV grab of the incident in Maurice Nagar PIC/MPOST “Our investigation led us societies will have to install regarding water. The book focuses on vari- “However, over that time, road in front of him. to the Delhi University student these systems within six Since taking charge of the ous issues concerning mod- she was physically and mentally However, the young man Sources said that the impact struck him. and we booked him under rel- months, i.e. before June 30. Water department, Kejriwal ern society. tortured, confined to the house failed to control the speeding of the collision was so severe After the driver realised evant sections of the Indian After this date, annual certi- has received various com- Renowned author Chanchal and not paid any money,” the vehicle and struck Shiv Nath that Shiv Nath was flung a few that he had the man he had Penal Code,” said a senior fication will be done by DJB plaints on water connectivity Sharma has co-authored the officials said. at a high speed. feet into the air after the car hit was badly injured, he drove police officer on Saturday. officials. in the area. book with Pandey. “She was beaten up viciously every day by her female employer and had deep HC decides five-yr-old case in three hours marks, cuts and bruises all over Turned down by married woman, her body. The employer had NEW DELHI: Setting an exam- requiring a lengthy hearing or court on November 24, 2017, also burnt her with a hot iron ple in swift disposal of law- mountain of evidence. challenging the man’s conviction and used to throw hot water suits, the Delhi High Court has Mosin was given life term and order on sentence. 20-year-old sets himself on fire regularly at the girl. Many of decided a long pending murder by the trial court in September While admitting the man’s those burnt marks were visible case in just three hours. 2017 for smashing his three- appeal, who was working as a ZAFAR ABBAS the woman in Okhla Industrial affair. The lady did not want to attempting suicide to “prove his on the girl’s body,” said DCW A bench of justices S -year-old step son’s head on a gardener at a nursery here, the area around 7 pm. talk to him, so he approached love” for the woman. chief Swati Jai Hind. Muralidhar and I S Mehta took stone after allegedly getting irri- bench had on first date of hear- NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old After talking to her, he near her residence and immo- Sources said that after he Jai Hind added that the up for hearing an appeal filed tated by the child’s continuous ing called for the trial court’s man is fighting for his life at suddenly set himself on fire. lated himself. He was imme- set himself on fire, the youth girl had bite marks all over by a 29-year-old man, facing weeping at night. As per the record. Safdarjung Hospital here, after Onlookers tried rescuing him diately rushed to the hospital,” rushed from one place to her face which she said were life term for killing his minor police, the accused had killed At the next hearing, the he reportedly set himself on fire and soon rushed him to the said a police officer. another, till people nearby tried sustained when the employer step-son, and acquitted him of the minor on the intervening bench heard arguments from over a married woman reject- hospital, where he is admit- Police believe that the youth to douse the flames by pouring bit her in anger. The woman the charges of murder. night of May 26-27, 2012. He the accused and the state and ing him. ted with 70 per cent burn inju- had been following the woman water on him. also attacked her with scissors, The bench was able to fast- is in custody since May 2012. managed to wind up the hear- The incident occurred on ries. His condition is said to for a long time and since he did By the time the fire was causing her face to swell and track the matter as it was a rel- Advocate Sumeet Verma, ing in three hours, including Thursday after the youth, iden- be critical. not get a positive response from doused, he had already sus- left it with severe bruises. atively uncomplicated case not filed an appeal before the high dictating the order. AGENCIES tified only as Chotu, talked to “It was a one sided love her, he took the extreme step of tained 70 per cent burn injuries. 4| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Attempts being made to make judiciary deaf and dumb Nation -Uddhav Thackeray SUPREME COURT DEADLOCK Army jawan killed in Hardik booked for Justice Joseph says no need unprovoked ‘political’ speech at firing by Pak educational event JAMMU: An Army jawan was on Saturday killed in for outside intervention unprovoked firing by Paki- OUR CORRESPONDENT stani troops along the Line OUR CORRESPONDENT of the Supreme Court. of Control (LoC) in Jammu JAMNAGAR (Guj): An FIR "Stood up for justice and judiciary... There is no and Kashmir's Rajouri dis- was lodged here against Pati- KOCHI: Justice Kurian Joseph, one of the That is what we said there (in New Delhi) trict, the Army said. Pakistan dar quota agitation spearhead four senior Supreme Court judges who vir- yesterday. Nothing beyond that," Justice Army troops initiated unpro- Hardik Patel for allegedly deliv- tually revolted against the country's Chief Joseph said in Malayalam when local tele- crisis: Justice voked firing on Indian posts ering a "political" speech at an Justice over "selective" case allocation and vision news channels approached him from across the border in the educational and farmers' wel- certain judicial orders, on Saturday said at his ancestral home in Kalady near Ranjan Gogoi Sunderbani sector, prompting fare event at a village in this dis- there was no need for outside intervention here seeking his reaction on yesterday's the Indian troops guarding the trict over two months ago, the to solve the problem. development. KOLKATA: Justice Ranjan LoC to retaliate strongly and police said on Saturday. A day after he and the three other "An issue has come to attention. It will Gogoi, one of the four senior effectively, an Army spokes- The complaint, filed by Jam- granted for an educational and judges took the unprecedented step of certainly be solved since it has come to the Supreme Court judges who man said. nagar (rural) Sub-Divisional farmers' welfare programme at addressing a press conference, Justice attention," he told reporters. virtually revolted against the Lance Naik Yogesh Magistrate (SDM) R K Patel, Dhutarpar village in the Jam- Joseph expressed confidence that the issues He said there was no constitutional Justice Joseph said the judges had acted country's chief justice over Muralidhar Bhadane, 22, from says that although permission nagar taluka, it turned out to raised by them would be resolved, lapse from the part of Chief Justice of India only to "enhance the trust of the people in "selective" case allocation and Khalane village of Dhule dis- was granted for organising an be a political event with Hardik "An issue was raised. Those concerned but convention, practice and procedure judiciary." certain judicial orders, on trict in Maharashtra, was criti- educational and farmers' wel- delivering a political speech," have listened to it. Such actions would has to be followed while carrying out his The four senior most judges of the Saturday said "there is no cally injured in the firing and fare event at Dhutarpar village, the SDM said in the complaint. not occur in future. So (I) believe that the responsibility. Supreme Court –justices J Chelameswar, crisis". later succumbed to his injuries. it turned out to be a "political" "We had granted permis- issue has been settled," he told reporters "We just brought that matter to his Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian "There is no crisis," he told Bhadane is survived by his programme with Hardik deliv- sion to hold the gathering. here when asked about ways to sort out attention," he said on the sidelines of the Joseph –had on Friday called a press con- said on the sidelines of a pro- wife. ering the speech. However, after going through the issues raised by them. silver jubilee celebrations of the Major ference in New Delhi and said the situ- gramme, when asked about The incident comes just The case was registered at the details of the event, it came "There is no need for outside interven- Archiespicopal Status of the Syro-Malabar ation in the top court was "not in order" the way forward to resolve the days after a BSF head consta- the Jamnagar 'A' division police to light that instead of being an tion to solve the matter because its is a Church at Kakkanad near here. and many "less than desirable" things have crisis. ble was killed after Pakistani station yesterday. educational and farmers' wel- matter (that) occurred within an institu- Justice Joseph said the judges acted taken place. Asked whether their act forces "sniped" from across the According to the complaint, fare programme, it turned out tion. Necessary steps would be taken by solely in the interest of judiciary and Unless this institution is preserved, had amounted to a violation International Border in Samba Hardik and his associate Ankit to be political event, thereby the institution itself to sort it out," Justice justice. "democracy will not survive in this coun- of discipline, Gogoi refused district. Dhadia had violated the condi- violating the conditions set Joseph said, when asked if outside inter- "As some of you suggested it was a step try," they had said. to comment, saying, "I have In retaliation, the BSF tions laid down while granting while granting the permission," vention was required to solve the matter. for correction. The issue will end with the Justice Chelameswar, the second senior to catch a flight to Lucknow. destroyed two Pakistani mortar permission for the event. he added. The matter was not brought to the correction," he said. judge after the Chief Justice of India, had I cannot talk." The senior positions. It also foiled an infil- Dhadia had sought permis- The Jamnagar 'A' division attention of the President of India as he Earlier, he rejected suggestions that said "sometimes administration of the apex court judge was here to tration bid by gunning down a sion from the SDM to hold a police lodged a case against has no constitutional responsibility over they had violated discipline and expressed Supreme Court is not in order and many attend the eastern regional Pakistani intruder along the IB public gathering at Dhutarpar Hardik and Dhadia under sec- the Supreme Court or the judges of the the hope that their action will bring in things which are less than desirable have meet of the state legal services near Nikowal Border Out Post village on November 4 last year. tions 36(A), 72(2) and 134 of apex court, Justice Joseph said. more transparency in the administration happened in the last few months". authorities. MPOST (BoP) in Arnia sector. AGENCIES "While permission was the Gujarat Police Act. Ex-Andhra Bank official, held in TN CM asks Karnataka govt 15 tmcft of Cauvery Rs 5,000-crore loan fraud case water; Siddaramaiah says 'no water'

MPOST BUREAU in the case by the ED as well as unaccounted money in vari- OUR CORRESPONDENT tmcft, leaving a deficit of reservoirs in Cauvery basin the Central Bureau of Investi- ous companies through sev- 68.224 tmcft. stood at about 49.82 tmcft as NEW DELHI: A former gation (CBI). eral Kolkata-based bogus shell NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: When asked about the on January 12. Andhra Bank director, arrested The ED had lodged the companies, with the help of The Tamil Nadu government Tamil Nadu government's "After reserving the mini- in connection with a money money laundering case after cash or cheque entry operators on Saturday demanded Karna- demand, Siddaramaiah said, mum needs of drinking water laundering probe in an alleged taking cognisance of an earlier in Kolkata, in order to launder taka to release at least 15 tmcft "We do not have water. How supply and perennial crops, Rs 5,000-crore bank fraud FIR registered by the CBI. the proceeds of crime obtained of Cauvery water for saving can we supply to them? It is Karnataka can release at least case involving a Gujarat-based The agency had said that by him from the Sandesaras. its crops, but the neigbouring not possible to release water 15 tmcft to Tamil Nadu to pharma firm, was on Saturday during the probe, it came The CBI had booked the state maintained that it did not to Tamil Nadu". make up a part of the short- sent to a two-day custody of the across "certain entries" in a Sterling Biotech, its directors have enough water. The Karnataka chief min- fall," he said in the letter. Enforcement Directorate (ED). diary seized by the Income Chetan Jayantilal Sandesara, In a letter to his Karnataka ister was in the national capi- This water is required to Metropolitan Magistrate Tax department in 2011, which Dipti Chetan Sandesara, Rajb- counterpart Siddaramaiah, tal to attend a meeting called meet the crucial needs of the (MM) Ritu Singh sent Anup showed various cash payments hushan Omprakash Dixit, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister by Congress president Rahul standing crops in the Cauv- Prakash Garg, who was arrested amounting to Rs 1.52 crore Nitin Jayantilal Sandesara and K Palaniswami demanded an Gandhi. ery delta, the Tamil Nadu chief by the ED last evening, after the made to one "Mr Garg, Direc- Vilas Joshi, chartered accoun- immediate release of 7 tmcft of The hearing on the Cauv- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accompanied by a delegation minister asserted. agency said he was required for tor, Andhra Bank" by the Sand- tant Hemant Hathi, Garg and water and the balance within ery water dispute is scheduled of the party leaders from the state, leaves after meeting the party He also urged Siddara- custodial interrogation. esara brothers between 2008 some unidentified persons in a fortnight from the existing for next month. president Rahul Gandhi (unseen), in New Delhi on Saturday maiah to instruct the officers The ED had sought a two- and 2009. connection with the case. storage. "We expect a favourable concerned to release 7 tmcft week custody of Garg. It had said, "Various cash It had alleged that the com- As per the 2007 order of order," Siddaramaiah added. In the letter, Palaniswami there was 16.27 tmcft. of water immediately and the This was the second arrest payments were made to Garg, pany took loans of over Rs the Cauvery Water Disputes Last week, the Supreme said there was a "deficit" in This was "grossly inade- balance within a fortnight in the case after the agency as reflected in the said entries, 5,000 crore from a consortium Tribunal, Tamil Nadu has to Court had indicated that it realisation of its share of Cau- quate" to meet the irrigation from the existing storage for had, in November last year, on the instructions of the Sand- led by Andhra Bank, which receive 192 tmcft (thousand would deliver within a month very water this year (2017-18). needs of standing crops and saving the standing crops. held Delhi-based businessman esara brothers, by withdrawing turned into non-performing million cubic feet) of water its verdict on the decades- He said the storage in Met- drinking water needs during This should be done taking Gagan Dhawan. cash from the bank accounts assets. The FIR had also alleged every year as its share from old Cauvery water dispute tur reservoir in Salem district, summer months, he said. into consideration the plight of Garg has been arrested of several benami companies that the total pending dues of the Cauvery river. It has only between Tamil Nadu and Kar- which caters to the Cauvery The AIADMK leader said a large number of farmers of under the Prevention of Money owned by them." the group companies were Rs received 111.647 tmcft as on nataka, saying enough confu- delta region, as on January 12 the crop season in Karnataka the delta who depend on the Laundering Act (PMLA). He It had alleged that Garg 5,383 crore as on December January 9 at Biligundulu as sion had been created on it for was a "meagre" 21.27 tmcft was already over and that its success of their crop to meet has been named as an accused infused several crores of his 31, 2016. against the due of 179.871 over two decades. even as the utilisable storage gross storage in four major their livelihood, he said. MP farmer ends life, blames Three girls killed in Rajkot fire TB patients may soon private money lenders in video OUR CORRESPONDENT persons," District Collector About 15 people suffered burn ised by spiritual leader Swami Vikrant Pandey said. injuries and were rushed to a Dharmabandhuji. Dharma- get monthly ‘social OUR CORRESPONDENT the loans taken from them," the RAJKOT: Three teenage girls A short-circuit may have nearby hospital. bandhuji, who has been con- police officer said. died and 15 others were injured led to the fire. An investiga- Chief Minister Vijay ducting the shibir for the past NEEMUCH (MP): A farmer The SDOP said the police after a fire broke out during a tion was on to ascertain the Rupani announced Rs 4 lakh 20 years, said he was pained by support’ from govt allegedly committed suicide have seized the mobile and an religious event near Rajkot. cause, Pandey said. A team of as compensation to the family the tragedy, which happened and blamed five private money investigation was underway. The incident took place at the National Disaster Response of each of the deceased. on the last day of the 10-day MPOST BUREAU 90 per cent by 2025 and reduce lenders for his extreme step in A case against these private "Rashtra Katha Shibir" (camp) Force and Fire Brigade person- He expressed grief over event. The event draws promi- mortality due to the disease by a video recorded on his mobile lenders would be registered in Pransla village of the district nel rescued several people from the incident and directed the nent personalities. This year, NEW DELHI: The govern- 95 per cent by 2030 under the phone before his death, police under IPC Section 306 (abet- last night. the site, Pandey added. Rajkot Collector to order an Union Home Minister Rajnath ment plans to give Rs 500 a Revised National TB Control said on Saturday. The farmer, ment to suicide) if some sub- "The blaze erupted in the Rajkot (Rural) Superinten- inquiry into the fire, a govern- Singh and Gujarat Chief Min- month to Tuberculosis (TB) Programme," the official said. Vinod Patidar, was a resident of stance is found in the farmer's camp's women section and dent of Police Antrip Sood said ment statement said today. ister Vijay Rupani attended the patients to help them buy The ministry recently a village about 30km from the allegations during the investi- spread rapidly, killing three the deceased were teenage girls. The camp was being organ- camp. nutritious food and compen- rolled out the daily drug reg- Neemuch district headquar- gation, he said. sate them for travel expenses imen to combat the disease ter here. According to the police, until they are cured of the dis- across the country. Sub-Divisional Officer of Patidar, in the video, has Five wrestlers ease, a health ministry official Under the new treatment Police (SDOP) Ravindra Boyat named the five lenders, who Bhogi celebrations smoke hits has said. policy, patients are given fixed said: "A 30-year-old farmer, he claimed, were threatening among six Under the proposal, the drug combinations - three or identified as Vinod Patidar, and pressurising him to pay Rs money would be given to four drugs in a single pill - committed suicide by con- 4 lakh. He has said these per- flight, rail services in Chennai killed in Maha patients, who number around daily, instead of thrice a week suming poisonous substance sons had taken away his tractor. 25 lakh, irrespective of their (intermittent drug regimen). at Alhed village under Manasa So, he is taking the extreme step income level. Dosage is determined police station area on Thursday to save his self-esteem, Boyat OUR CORRESPONDENT road accident The Expenditure Finance according to the patient's body night." Patidar had recorded said, quoting from the video. Committee has approved the weight. Previously, it was same a video on his mobile phone After recording the video, CHENNAI: Early morning MUMBAI: Five wrestlers, who proposal and sent it to the Mis- for all adults, an official said. before taking the extreme step. he consumed some poisonous smog in the city and its neigh- were returning from a local sion Steering Group, the offi- "Also, children suffering In the clip, he has blamed five substance and died on way to bourhoods impacted rail and competition, were among six cial said. from tuberculosis won't have private money lenders for end- hospital, the officer said. Pati- air traffic, as burning on the persons killed when a trac- The initiative is part of the to take the bitter tablets any- ing his life, he said. dar Samaj's local unit presi- occasion of Bhogi affected vis- tor rammed into their SUV National Strategic Plan for TB more as they will be replaced "We found a video in the dent Prem Patidar said the ibility, officials said. at Sangli district in western Elimination, with the health with easily-dissolvable and fla- mobile phone of the deceased farmer had written a letter to Southern Railway officials Maharashtra early Saturday, ministry aiming to eliminate voured drugs," he said. yesterday. In the video, he has the PMO's, seeking permission said "most" inter-city and police said. TB by 2025. Since 1997, under the accused five private lenders of for euthanasia, citing "threat" inter-state trains arriving here Seven persons were injured "Around 25 lakh patients RNTCP, patients were being harassing him despite repaying to his life from private lenders. suffered delays of "an average in the accident, they said. suffering from tuberculosis administered drugs thrice of 30-40 minutes," while out- The mishap occurred on the will soon be given Rs 500 per a week. The daily treatment bound trains ran slow. Kadegaon-Sangli road, when month, irrespective of their regimen is likely to be more Suburban rail services the wrestlers were return- income level, as social sup- effective with lesser relapses were also delayed by about ing from Aundh village after port. A mechanism will be put and it is expected to reduce half an hour but resumed nor- Commuters ride across a road engulfed in thick fog/smog in Chennai, participating in the wrestling in place to give the incentives drug-resistance with greater mal operations by around 9 on Saturday competition there. They were to the patients on the basis of compliance. AM, they added. heading to Kundal in Sangli, a their Aadhaar number and The WHO revised its TB Airport officials said over celled and the passengers were Earlier, 18 arriving flights senior police official said. medical documents," the offi- management guidelines in 40 international and domestic provided accommodation in were diverted to Bengaluru A speeding tractor, which cial said. 2010, recommending that the services suffered cancellation the city. and Hyderabad airports. They was coming from the opposite According to the World daily drug regimen be adopted and delay starting around 4 As many as 42 services, flew in from various destina- direction, rammed into their Health Organisation, an esti- under the RNTCP. AM today, with flight opera- both arriving and departing, tions such as Kuwait, Sharjah SUV, killing six persons includ- mated 2.8 million cases of TB According to health min- tions finally resuming around suffered delays ranging from and Delhi. ing five wrestlers, he said. occur in India every year, out istry data, TB incidences were 9.30 AM when the first service three and a half to four hours, Meanwhile, motorists The injured persons are of which 1.7 million cases are estimated to be 217 per lakh was operated to Mumbai. following the thick cover of plied their vehicles with their being treated at a state-run reported. population in 2015, which ICA/T 285(2)/2018 Two flights bound for smoke and poor visibility, they headlights on following the hospital in Sangli, the officer "The health ministry aims reduced to 211 per lakh popu- Sharjah and Doha were can- said. smog. further said. AGENCIES to reduce incidences of TB by lation in 2016. millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018 | 5 mp GST beneficial but need to rationalise expenditure Business -Economist Gita Gopinath Need $300 billion investment to ‘Focusing on rail funds from double refinery capacity: Pradhan

BHUBANESWAR: India needs investment monetisation and not budget’ to the tune of 300 billion dollars in the next 10 years to double its oil refining capacity, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said MUMBAI: Aiming to fund day of delay in giving approv- on Saturday. rail expenditure through asset als," Goyal said. "Oil refining capacity in the country stands monetisation, Railway Minister He said the move will help at over 247 million ton at present and demand Piyush Goyal said on Saturday build confidence among the for petro products, which is rising rapidly, will he would be "satisfied" with any promoters and maximise the touch 600 million ton by the year 2040," Pradhan amount of capital allocation to value of the Railways and there- said, while inaugurating the 22nd Refining and the transport behemoth in the fore not make the PSU "depen- Petrochemicals Technology Meet here. upcoming budget. dent on the Union budget". Noting that the country has built a robust Without giving details on Asked about plans to list the refining and petrochemicals sector over the opment in the public sector. the budget allocation for Rail- Indian Railways Finance Cor- years, the minister said several brownfield proj- "I expect much more because I know your ways, Goyal told reporters here poration (IRFC), Goyal said ects are already in the pipeline for creating capac- capacities. We can do much better. There should that he is "satisfied with what- the public sector enterprise is ities of around 142 million tons. also be healthy competition among oil refiner- ever has been proposed (in the looking to expand its footprint Pradhan said two major greenfield projects ies," Pradhan said, indicating that he was not budget)". "Frankly, I may not in days to come into newer line are all set to be launched to add 69 million ton satisfied with the R&D activities. even need all of that as we have of business which would help of new refining capacities soon. Asserting that the oil refinery sector will con- aggressive plans on monetising improve its valuation. The Barmer Refinery in Rajasthan will be of tinue to grow despite challenges from increasing some of the (Railways) assets," "Therefore, some of those 9 mtpa, while the West Coast Refinery and Pet- use of automation, digitisation, robotics, electric he said. timelines I have allowed to be rochemicals will create 60 million ton capacity. vehicles and artificial intelligence, he said, "We The Railway budget was delayed till the final business To achieve the target of 600 million ton believe in human intelligence and well-trained merged with the general bud- plans are made and finalised capacity, it is necessary to add over 20 million human resource". get last year. with Ministry of Finance and ton almost every year, he said. Speaking at the three-day meet, Ambassador The minister said his gov- Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and BSE Chairman S Ravi during the listing ceremony of India Ministry of Corporate Affairs... "I am confident that the country will march of Japan, Kenji Hiramatsu said his country would ernment is planning to change International exchange at BSE in Mumbai on Saturday certain other concessions we ahead to achieve the goal for which investment make an investment of 10 billion USD in the some of the existing guide- require," Goyal said. to the tune of 300 billion dollars in hydro-car- LNG sector in India, as cooperation and business lines on monetising land and 99 years, among others. deliberations "there is a lot of had was regarding the approval IRFC is a unit of the Indian bon sector will be required," the minister said. ties between the two countries are expanding. station assets as well as con- Speaking on the sidelines excitement among them to get process, so we are bringing in Railways that helps raise Emphasising the need for a state-of-the-art Referring to Odisha, Hiramatsu said coop- templating on extending the of an BSE event, he also noted involved". new guidelines to penalise our- financing for various other refining and petrochemical industry, he said it is eration between Odisha and Japan would be fur- lease period from 45 years to that after extensive stakeholder "One concern developers selves (the Railways) for every units of the transport PSU. PTI necessary to concentrate on research and devel- ther strengthened in many areas. PTI Capital First to merge with Govt resumes coin production; mints to work slower KOLKATA: The government ent denominations. The RBI picks up the coins started agitating because the has gone back on its decision "We have started minting and banknotes from the mints order would have affected their IDFC Bank in all-stock deal to halt production of coins of coins from Friday. We have for distribution in the market. salary. entirely and has asked all the been asked to produce coins of The government had halted The official said representa- MUMBAI: One of the young- complete their transformation about this merger because tion network in 228 locations four mints in the country to all denominations," Bijan Dey, coin production from January tions were made to the Centre est private lenders IDFC Bank from a dedicated infrastructure IDFC Bank provides a perfect across the country. It’s gross restart production, albeit at a Vice-President, Calcutta Mint 9 owing to a glut in the market following which the govern- and Warburg Pincus-backed financier to a well-diversified platform for continued growth and net NPA stood at 1.63 per slower pace, industry sources Employees Association, said. and lack of storage space. ment decided to restart pro- non-banking financial com- universal bank, and is also in of the combined franchise, sup- cent and 1 per cent, respectively said on Saturday. The official said that the In an order dated Janu- duction of coins. pany Capital First on Saturday line with Capital First’s stated ported by low- cost funding.” as on September 2017. The government hasReserve Bank of India (RBI) ary 9, it had asked SPMCIL to Earlier, RBI sources had announced a merger in an all- intention and strategy to con- The merger is likely to be Post-merger, the combined directed the state-run Secu- had given an indent of 7,712 stop production of circulation said that the calibration of coin stock deal, creating a Rs 88,000- vert itself into a universal bank. completed in the next two- entity will have an AUM of Rs rity Printing and Minting million coin pieces to the gov- coins with immediate effect production needs to take place crore combined entity. “We believe this merger three quarters. 88,000 crore. Corporation of India Limited ernment mints for 2017-18 of and urged the mints to follow from time to time based on an The boards of both com- will be transformational for Vaidyanathan will suc- The new entity will have (SPMCIL), which runs the four which 5,900 million units have normal working hours "with- assessment of the coins in cir- panies, which met here today, IDFC Bank. It will bring two ceed Lall as managing direc- a distribution network com- government mints in Kolkata, already been produced. The out any overtime for staff" for culation and storage space. fixed the share swap ratio at tech savvy, culturally aligned tor and CEO of the combined prising 194 branches, 353 Mumbai, Noida and Hyder- mints are expected to meet the printing of banknotes only. Production was stopped 139:10, which means IDFC platforms to come together entity upon the completion of dedicated banking correspon- abad, to work on single shift, target in the remaining two- The government directive since there was no space with Bank will issue 139 shares for to create a diversified and fast the merger, which is subject to dent outlets, over 9,100 micro instead of the usual two, and and-a-half months of the cur- did not go down well with banks or the Reserve Bank of every 10 shares of Capital First. growing universal bank with a regulatory approvals. ATM points, and will be serv- keep minting coins of differ- rent fiscal. the mint workers who had India to store the coins. PTI On Friday, the share price of national footprint, in a manner Lall will step into the role ing more than 5 million cus- IDFC Bank closed at Rs 67.65, that will be value accretive for of non-executive chairman of tomers. Currently, private down 1.31 per cent, while that all shareholders,” IDFC Bank IDFC Bank and guide the tran- equity firm Warburg Pincus of Capital First at Rs 835.90, up managing director and CEO sition process. He will replace holds 35.97 per cent in Capi- 0.05 per cent, on the BSE. Rajiv Lall said. Veena Mankar as non-exec- tal First. The Singaporean sov- The bank, in a statement Commenting on the utive chairman, but the latter ereign wealth fund GIC owns said, the merger is pursuant merger, Capital First chairman will remain on the board. 14 per cent, while Vaidyana- to IDFC Bank’s stated strategy and managing director V Vaid- Capital First has a customer than holds 10.5 per cent in the of retailising its business to yanathan said, “We are excited base of 3 million and a distribu- company. PTI 6| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp We share the same concern of a more democratic United Nations World - UN Chief Antonio Guterres Saudi women attend football UK’s first woman Sikh MP game for the first time JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia appointed shadow minister allowed women to enter a football stadium for the first time to watch a match yesterday, as LONDON: Preet Kaur Gill, sexual harassment scandal but the ultra-conservative king- Britain's first woman Sikh cleared of wrongdoing by the dom eases strict decades-old MP, has been elevated to the party late last year. rules separating the sexes. Shadow Cabinet by the Oppo- Others who moved up to The new measure comes sition Labour party leader Jer- the frontbenches of the Oppo- after Riyadh, long known for emy Corbyn. sition include Jack Dromey as imposing harsh restrictions The Shadow Cabinet is the the shadow minister for pen- on women, announced it was team of senior parliamentar- sions and Karen Lee as shadow lifting a ban prohibiting them ians chosen by the Leader of minister for fire. from driving, as well as reopen- the Opposition to mirror the "Pleased to make appoint- ing cinemas. Cabinet in Government. ments to strengthen Labour's Women supporters, all their families, many women 32-year-old football fan from Each member is appointed frontbench which is a govern- wearing the traditional black sat in reserved seats in Jeddah's Jeddah, said she was proud and to lead on a specific policy area ment-in-waiting. I look for- abaya robe, arrived well ahead Pearl stadium. looking forward to the match. for their party and to question ward to working with them of yesterday's kick-off in the Glass panels were set up to "This event proves that we and challenge their counter- holding the Tories to account, Jeddah stadium, some in sun- separate men supporters from are heading for a prosperous part in the Cabinet. In this developing our policies to glasses and others with loose- the women and family section future. I am very proud to be a way, the Opposition seeks to transform our country and pre- fitting veils. of the stadium. witness of this massive change," present itself as an alternative paring to form a government The Islamic kingdom has Saleh al-Ziadi brought his she said. government-in-waiting. Corbyn's New Year reshuf- busy tenure, being elected to Clive Lewis as shadow treasury for the many, not the few," Cor- announced a series of reforms three daughters to the game. Ruwayda Ali Qassem, Gill, 44, won her Birming- fle of what he brands as a the influential Home Affairs minister. Lewis had resigned as byn said in a statement. initiated by powerful Crown "My daughters still don't another Jeddah resident, called ham Edgbaston seat for the "government-in-waiting". Select Committee the cross- the shadow business minister British Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman believe this is happening. They Friday a "historic day in the Labour party in the June 8 snap "We had no Sikh MPs prior party parliamentary panel that in February last year over want- Theresa May had announced since last year. have not yet realised they will kingdom which culminates (in) polls last year. to this election. So, Sikhs had examines the workings of the ing a vote against the European a reshuffle of her top team ear- The first football match be cheering their favourite ongoing fundamental changes". In July, she was elected to no representation and we had UK Home Office. Union (Notification of With- lier this year, leading to the women are being allowed to team inside the stadium," he "I am proud and extremely the Home Affairs Select Com- no female Sikh representation. Gill is also the chair of the drawal) Bill and was one of 52 appointment of three new attend is a clash between Saudi said. happy for this development mittee in the British Parliament. Parliament must reflect the All Party Parliamentary Group rebel MPs to defy Labour party Indian-origin MPs -- Rishi Premier League clubs Al-Ahli Enthusiasm for the historic and for the kingdom's moves She was promoted to the people it serves," Gill had said for British Sikhs. orders to back the bill in a Par- Sunak, Suella Fernandes and and Al-Batin in the Red Sea encounter began well before to catch up with civilised mea- post of shadow minister for at the time of her election. Her appointment was liament vote. Shailesh Vara -- to junior min- city of Jeddah. the scheduled 8:00 pm kick-off. sures adopted by many coun- international development in Since then, she has a announced alongside that of He was also accused in a isterial posts. AGENCIES Alone or accompanied by Lamya Khaled Nasser, a tries," she said. AGENCIES Iran rejects any change Three Chile churches firebombed ‘Trump in SANTIAGO: President excellent Michelle Bachelet asked Chil- Earlier this week to nuclear deal eans on Saturday to receive Pope Francis in a "climate police said 18,000 TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday of respect," hours after three officers would be health’ rejected any modification of its Roman Catholic churches deployed during nuclear deal with world pow- were firebombed and a note WASHINGTON: US Presi- ers after US President Donald left at the scene threatening the Francis' visits to dent Donald Trump is in excel- Trump demanded tough new pontiff. Santiago, Temuco lent health, his physician said measures to keep the agree- In the overnight attacks in on Saturday after he underwent ment alive. Santiago, the capital and largest his first physical examination Iran "will not accept any city where the pope will arrive recent years churches have since taking office. amendments in this agreement, on Monday, the churches were been targeted. The examination at the be it now or in the future, and it hit with firebombs and then Chile also has a handful of Walter Reed National Military will not allow any other issues sprayed with accelerant. At one, anarchist groups that periodi- Medical Centre lasted several to be linked to the JCPOA," the doors were burned before cally attack property and clash hours and was likely to mea- the foreign ministry said in a firefighters extinguished the Deputy Interior Secretary Aleuy Mahmud, centre, exits the Santa Isabel with police during protests. sure things like Trump's blood statement, using the 2015 deal's be renegotiated. "JCPOA is of the United States will bear blaze. de Hungria Catholic Church, past a door damaged in an overnight The pamphlet that threat- pressure, cholesterol, blood technical name. not renegotiable: rather than responsibility for all the con- "The next bombs will be firebomb attack, in Chile ened the pope mentioned the sugar, heart rate and weight. Trump again waived repeating tired rhetoric, US sequences of this hostile move". in your cassock," read pam- Mapuche cause and called for "The President's physical nuclear-related sanctions on must bring itself into full com- Iran argues that continued phlets found outside one of After the previously sched- immediately respond to que- the liberation of "all political exam on Saturday went excep- Friday -- as required every few pliance -- just like Iran," Zarif US sanctions on non-nuclear the churches. uled security meeting, Bach- ries about whether new secu- prisoners in the world." tionally well," Dr. Ronnie Jack- months to stay in the agree- tweeted immediately after areas such as human rights Later in the day, police elet said the Andean nation of rity measures would be taken Hugo Alcaman, presi- son said in a brief statement. ment -- but demanded Euro- Trump's speech. and missile testing have effec- found barrels of flammable 17 million was prepared for the after the attacks. dent of ENAMA, a Mapu- "The President is in excel- pean partners work with the The statement from his tively barred Iran from gaining liquid at two other churches first papal visit since Saint John Earlier this week police che group that encourages lent health," said Jackson after United States to "fix the deal's ministry further criticised many of the financial benefits that had not been ignited. They Paull II came in 1987. said 18,000 officers would be local businesses and advocates he conducted the first phys- disastrous flaws, or the United new sanctions on 14 individu- expected from the deal. were handled by bomb squads "I also want to invite you all deployed during Francis' visits social change, condemned the ical exam of the 45th Pres- States will withdraw". als announced by the US Trea- Zarif has said Trump's without incident. The pam- to experience this visit in a cli- to Santiago, Temuco and the attacks. ident of the United states. A He said the new deal should sury on Friday over human aggressive stance on the deal phlets also extolled the cause mate of respect, solidarity and northern city of Iquique. Police "We reject all types of vio- routine annual affair for every curb Iran's missile programme rights issues and Iran's missile and Iran generally have also of the Mapuche indigenous happiness," Bachelet said. will also have helicopters on lence, which we don't think US president, Trump's med- and include permanent restric- programme. violated the commitment to people, who are pushing for There were no immediate hand and monitor events with is intelligent or effective," said ical checkup is being widely tions on Iran's nuclear plants, In particular, placing judi- "refrain from any policy spe- a return of ancestral lands and arrests in the firebombings, and drones. Alcaman. reported and has drawn media removing expiration dates due ciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh cifically intended to directly other rights. authorities downplayed their It was unclear who might Francis’ visit to Chile and attention in view of his politi- to kick in after a decade. Larijani on the sanctions list and adversely affect the nor- Francis will celebrate Mass significance with Interior Min- have been behind yesterday's Peru aims to highlight immi- cal opponents raising questions But Iran's Foreign Minis- "crossed all red lines of con- malisation of trade and eco- and meet with Mapuches in istry official Mahmud Aleuy attacks. A small minority of gration, the suffering of indig- about his health. Trump, 71, ter Mohammad Javad Zarif duct in the international com- nomic relations with Iran" in the southern city of Temuco on calling the damage "minor." Mapuches have used violence enous peoples and protecting himself dismissed any question said the 2015 deal could not munity... and the government the accord. AGENCIES Wednesday. Chilean police did not to further their cause, and in the Amazon rainforest. AGENCIES about his health. AGENCIES Adult film star paid to keep quiet on Trump ‘orgy’

WASHINGTON: While run- arrangements for the pay- married Melania Trump in ning for the country's highest ments, described this as an 2005. "These are old, recycled office in 2016, Donald Trump, "outlandish allegation". reports, which were published through his personal attorney "This is now the second and strongly denied prior to allegedly paid USD 130,000 time that you are raising out- the election," a White House per month to an adult film landish allegations against my official said, when asked about star to maintain silence on an client. You have attempted to the latest allegations against alleged sexual encounter with perpetuate this false narrative the president. The official, him, a media report claimed for over a year; a narrative that however, declined to comment on Saturday. has been consistently denied by on the Journal story. Accord- The White House denied all parties since at least 2011," The encounter allegedly ing to New York Daily News, to comment on the report Cohen was quoted as saying. happened in a July 2006 celeb- Clifford sent a two- paragraph by The Wall Street Journal. The alleged sexual inter- rity golf tournament on the statement by email addressed However, Trump's personal action between Trump and shore of Lake Tahoe, the daily "TO WHOM IT MAY CON- lawyer Michael Cohen, who Stephanie Clifford, an X-rated said, citing unnamed sources CERN" and signed by "Stormy is reported to have made actress, occurred in 2006. close to Clifford. Trump Daniels". AGENCIES Stingray robot may lead to Chhattisgarh Rural Roads Development Agency VIKASH BHAVAN, CIVIL LINES, RAIPUR (C.G.) 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PTI millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018 | 7 mp It seems like he’s (Kyrgios) doing the right things otherwise he wouldn’t be winning tournaments Sport -Roger Federer Root fit to play ODI series opener, Warner in doubt Ashwin’s three, lively fielding David Warner Joe Root Warner missed the team’s final training session on Saturday and instead walked laps of the drive India’s fightback vs SA Melbourne Cricket Ground. “I think he’s okay, he was CENTURION: India effected Two balls later, Ashwin having a bit of a gastro issue a dramatic turnaround by tak- dismissed Quinton de Kock yesterday,” skipper Steve Smith ing three wickets for five runs for a golden duck, caught at told reporters. in the last hour to reduce South slip. Vernon Philander (0) was “He turned up here today Africa to 269 for six at stumps then run-out on the last ball of and walked the oval a few on the opening day of the sec- the 83rd over as he set off for times. ond Test here. a run even as du Plessis called He said he’ll be fine so I Off-spinner Ravichandran no from the non-striker’s end. don’t think there’ll be any trou- Ashwin snared three crucial India took the new ball in ble there.” wickets as the visitors fought the 87th over, but South Africa MELBOURNE: Joe Root is fit to play,” Morgan told report- Warner, the No.3-ranked back after the duo of Hashim managed to avoid any fur- set to play for England in Sun- ers on Saturday. ODI batsman, has been one Amla (82) and Aiden Markram ther damage. Earlier, Aiden day’s opening one-day inter- “He’s extremely important. of the game’s most dominant (94) batted resolutely. Markram scored 94 runs as national here after recovering He’s been a fantastic leader 50-over players, especially play- At the end of day’s play, South Africa reached 182/2 at from a viral illness but Aus- within the group and, on top of ing at home. captain Faf du Plessis was tea. The opener faced 150 balls tralia opener David Warner is that, there’s the weight of runs Since Australia’s World Cup unbeaten on 24 runs (77 balls, and hit 15 fours. troubled by a stomach bug. he’s scored and the manner that final win at the MCG in 2015, 3 fours) while Keshav Maharaj Post lunch, Markram and Root was hospitalised on he’s scored them. the left-hander has averaged was batting on 10. Dean Elgar (31) took their the final morning of the fifth “He’s obviously a key part. more than 80 from 11 games On a day when the Indian opening stand to 85 runs. Ash- Ashes Test in Sydney with gas- He’s a very versatile player and in Australia, including five pacers failed to make much of win got the breakthrough for troenteritis but England ODI can score in any strike-rate that centuries. a dent on an easy-paced wicket, India early in the session, albeit skipper Eoin Morgan said he needs to be required, given the Warner has scored 156, 144, Aswhin (3/90) emerged as the it was a lucky dismissal. would play in the series opener situation.” 16, 103 and 86 in his past five most successful bowler as The shot from Elgar hit in Melbourne. But while Root was in better innings at the ground in all for- he dismissed Markram (94), PIC/PTI Murali Vijay in the mid-riff “Joe is good and should be health, Australia vice- captain mats. AGENCIES Dean Elgar (31) and Quinton and lodged there, with the de Kock (0). balls saw South Africa slump South Africa crossed 200 in the be a dominant day for the hosts fielder acting quickly enough The hosts were going strong from 246/3 to 251/6 as India 64th over, but not before losing before a mini-collapse came by. to catch it. India face Oz in with Amla (82) anchoring the sought to wrest control of the de Villiers as he played on off First, in the 81st over, Amla India then attacked Amla Rajasthan beat Ranji Proteas innings after Markram, match while somewhat mask- Ishant Sharma (1-32), who got was run-out against the run of with short stuff as also attempt- U-19 World playing on his home ground, ing a couple of questionable just reward for his toiling spells. play, getting mixed up with du ing to lure him outside the off- missed out on a well-deserved selections in the playing XI. Amla then put on 47 runs Plessis as he set off for a sin- stump. Jasprit Bumrah (0-57) Cup opener champions Vidarbha century by a whisker. Post tea, Amla and AB de with du Plessis, and in doing gle but Hardik Pandya (0-37) was unimpressive in this spell, However, two run-outs and Villiers (20) took their third- so, scored his 36th Test half- found the target on the non- unable to find the right line to RAIPUR: Opener Aditya N 17- ball 22. In reply, Rajasthan a wicket by Ashwin within 13 wicket partnership to 51 runs. century off 99 balls. It looked to striker’s end off his bowling. attack the batsmen. AGENCIES MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Garhwal struck an unbeaten were off to a brisk start with the Optimism mingled with an 51 as Rajasthan defeated Ranji openers Garhwal and Ankit S GUJARAT DEFEAT eagerness to know what lies Trophy champions Vidarbha Lamba (26) putting on 42 runs ahead as India’s potential by six wickets in the Syed in just over five overs. Garhwal SAURASHTRA BY 8 Syndicate Bank future stars geared up to lock Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament struck three boundaries and a WICKETS, BARODA WIN horns with Australia in their here on Saturday. six during his 54- ball knock POSSESSION NOTICE (For Immovable Property) (Rule 8 (1)) big- ticket campaign opener Opting to bat after the coin and along with T N Dhillon, RAJKOT: Gujarat defeated of the ICC U-19 World Cup landed in Faiz Fazal’s favour, who remained unbeaten on Saurashtra in the West Zone on Sunday. Vidarbha scored 131 for eight 26, guided Rajastahn to vic- Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 League There is no dearth of talent, in the allotted 20 overs. tory with two overs to spare. opener. Meanwhile, in the and the former India captain’s Ganesh Satish top-scored This was Vidarbha’s first second game Baroda chased sprightly boys would have got with 39 off 31 balls, while defeat in the Central Zone leg acclimatised to the conditions Apoorv Wankhade was the of the tournament. In the day’s 178/6 put up by Maharashtra by now having arrived many team’s second highest scorer other central zone match, Uttar on the board with five wickets days prior to the start of the with 24 at the Shaheed Veer Pradesh beat Railways by seven in hand. For Maharashtra one tournament. Narayan Singh International wickets. Sent into bat, Railways down Ruturaj Gaikwad was the India are three-time cham- Stadium. scored 132 for eight, and UP top scorer. AGENCIES pions, the last triumph coming Skipper Fazal contributed chased down the target of 133 in 2014. AGENCIES 20 and Karn Sahrma made a with 12 balls remaining. AGENCIES Kobayashi, Lalrinmuana strike to give Aizawl comfortable victory

osts Aizawl FC inflicted a 2-0 nai custodian Uros Poljanec was defeat to Chennai City cour- quick off his line to smother the Htesy to goals from Yugo Kobayashi danger. (26’) and David Lalrinmuana (32’) Menezes’ men were awarded in an I-League 2017-18 clash at a spot-kick in the 24th minute the Rajiv Gandhi stadium here on of the game when David Lalrin- Saturday. muana cut past Dharmaraj Ravnan Paulo Menezes deployed a 4-2- to enter the box. Veniamin Shu- 3-1 formation as he made four meiko was there to stop the Aizawl changes to the side which lost 2-0 attacker but he unfortunately han- to Mohun Bagan. Yugo Kobayashi, dled the ball as he lost his balance. David Lalrinmuana, Albert Zohm- Kobayashi made no mistake from ingmawia and C Lalrosanga all the spot as he sent Poljanec the came in to the XI with the Japa- wrong way to put the home-side nese striker leading the line up top. 1-0 ahead. Chennai City meanwhile lined Ionescu was at the heart of every up in a 4-4-2 formation Jean- Aizawl attack and it was he who Michael Joachim and Michael Soo- turned provider a few minutes later sairaj deployed as the two men up to double the advantage. front with Alexander Jesuraj and The play-maker set up David Edwin Vanspaul providing the sup- with some lovely footwork and the port on the flanks. latter’s shot cannoned off the post It was the hosts, Aizawl FC, before crossing the line to make it who started the match on the 2-0 in the 32nd minute. front-foot with Kobayashi and The home side would run away David looking threatening. They with the three points ultimately had the chance to go ahead in the to make up for their defeat by the 17th minute when Andrei Ionescu same margin to Mohun Bagan in was put through on goal but Chen- I-League. AGENCIES BETWEEN SNOW & STARS

Aanchal Thakur shows her bronze medal on her return to Manali. This is India’s first-ever international medal in skiing PIC/PTI 8| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp In retrospect

BHIMA KOREGAON: A journey of Dalit struggle in India Atrocities against Dalits continue amid the protests, blame-game and caste politics in India. This has started a countrywide debate on stopping the injustice on Dalits, writes Sayantan Ghosh

t was the first day of 2018. Rahul Fatan- Jignesh Mevani Rohit Vemula nearly 17% in the total number of crimes like the right to education and the lack of A group of men identifying themselves gale a 28-year-old man was returning against Dalits. The rise was nearly 40% health facilities. Vivek Kumar a Dalit scholar as “gau-rakshaks” allegedly beat up Balu home after spending an entire day at in between 2012 and 2014. In the last 10 and professor of Sociology in the Jawahar- and six other family members while they his garage when a stone hit his head years, this number is highest in 2014 which lal Nehru University said, “Untouchability were skinning a dead cow. The incident led Iamid the clashes between Dalits and some is nearly 47,064 followed by the crime rates is an issue, but now Dalits have many more to a huge Dalit protest in Gujarat which at alleged right-wing groups in Bhima Koreg- of 2015 and 2013. According to the data in problems. Identity proofs like Aadhaar or last forced the Chief Minister of the state aon district of Pune, Maharashtra. Fatangale every 15 minute, one crime against Dalit voter IDs are also denied to them in some Anandiben Patel to resign from her post. succumbed to the injury and Bhima Koreg- takes place in India. villages. To understand Dalit problems we The country in the last few months aon which has been a symbol of pride for the Supreme Court’s advocate and the Vice- also should look at these problems.” Accord- has witnessed a series of Dalit uprisings. It Dalit struggle again came to the spotlight. President of People’s Union of Civil Liber- ing to him, the urban uprisings and the elite started with the suicide of Rohith Vemula, Violent Dalit protests erupted across the ties (PUCL), Sanjay Parikh explained that protests are not focusing on these issues. a Dalit research scholar at the University state the next day. Reports noted that arte- the rise in number between 2012 and 2014 “Talking only about untouchability is also of Hyderabad. Then the Una incident and rial roads and the railways in some parts of is because in 2104 the NCRB included discriminatory the bigger questions in the Dalit uprising in Maharashtra pushed the Mumbai were blocked for over six hours many other heads of crime. “Previously scene are being avoided,” he said. BJP led central government in the back due to the clashes. In some parts of Maha- under crime against Dalit women, only Agreeing with his views, Asha Kotwal a foot. Serial attacks on Dalits and the upris- rashtra, police enacted Section 144 of IPC rapes were registered but from 2014 vari- Dalit right activist of All India Dalit Mahila ings afterwards received spotlight in the to prohibit an unlawful assembly, and the ous other heads like sexual assault of Dalit Adhikar Manch, said, “In many villages of recent time when BJP and its parent organ- state government shut down Internet ser- women were included and so the number India, Dalits are not allowed to take water isation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh vices for hours in Aurangabad city. Prakash of cases increased.” from most of the taps, they are also not (RSS) are claimed to be focusing on Hin- Ambedkar, the grandson of Dr BR Ambed- clear yet. The political blame game started RISING CRIME AGAINST allowed to enter some village temples. But in dutva as India’s identity. kar and president of Republican Party of just after the incident which flared more UNTOUCHABILITY IN urban India as well, I have heard from Dalit The atrocities against Dalits continue India (Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh), called clashed and damages. The issue was also DALITS students that their classmates are not com- amid the protests, blames and caste poli- a bandh, which was eventually supported by discussed in the winter Parliament Session. MODERN TIMES fortable to sit with them.” She explained that tics in India. But with time the conditions nearly 250 Dalit and left-wing organisations. A media report observed, “It all started After 70 years of the independence in Untouchability has always been a major discrimination for the Dalits has become of Dalits have started changing slowly and on December 29, when someone put India, still, a small spark of violence against issue regarding the Dalits. The discrimina- natural to people. a number of people from backward classes STORY OF BHIMA up a board near a structure believed to Dalits can make such an uproar among the tion faced by them has changed its form but have now stepped up to pursue higher edu- be the tomb of Govind Gopal Mahar in subaltern classes because atrocities against it still has not stopped entirely. Historian UNA ATTACK: INCEPTION cation. With the hope of getting rid of caste KOREGAON Vadhu Budruk village, about 5 km from Dalits has a long history. Every time in his- Arjun Dev said, “Dalits are the lowest caste violence, various struggles and uproars are According to various reports, 200 years Bhima Koregaon in Pune. The board tory the upper classes have maintained a in Hindu caste system. They are considered OF THE DALIT MOVEMENT taking place all over India which tells the ago on January 1, 1818, nearly 300 Mahar hailed the Mahar and said he defied the continuous tradition of discriminating the untouchables but it is only an idea since the Balu Sarvaiya, a Dalit man of Mota need of raising a voice against the atroci- (Dalits) soldiers of the British East India orders of Mughal king Aurangzeb and Dalits. Nearly 66 per cent growth in crime religion does not specify them as untouch- Samadhiyala village near Una town, Guja- ties and discrimination against the Dalits. Company defeated the army of the Peshwa performed the last rites of Maratha king against Dalits took place over last 10 years ables.” He also said that this idea still exists rat, had no idea that the attack on him and Bajirao II, in Koregaon. This victory became Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Mahar is a according to the National Crime Record within every section of society. his family had started a new Dalit uprising (References from various a milestone for the Dalits and they do not Dalit community. However, local Marathas Bureau (NCRB) data. The data also showed Another section of academicians thinks in India. Una has become the final spark newspapers and agencies see it as a win of imperialism over nation- believe that it was their ancestors who that rape of Dalit women doubled in last that now the Dalits have deeper problems for the Dalit uprising under the BJP regime. have been taken in this article) alism but a struggle of the backward class. had performed the last rites of Sambhaji 10 years. Explaining this incident, Shiv Visvana- Maharaj.” The report further noted that There is no government data avail- than, an academician, and activist wrote after the board emerged, Marathas along able where the term “Dalit” is used but the in a media article, “The event can be read with gram panchayat authorities objected researchers identified that Dalits are referred Rashomon-like in many ways. But Indi- and alleged that history was being falsified to as Schedule Caste (ST) in India. The 2011 ans do what Akira Kurosawa did in a more and this allegation had no documented surrealistic way. For the Marathas and for evidence to back it. our History textbooks, the narrative was a After this when on January 1, nearly one Una attack battle between imperialism and national- lakh Dalits gathered at the Bhima Kore- ism. But the Mahars read this narrative dif- gaon, clashes with the Hindutva groups ferently.” He further added that for Mahar erupted. Following the incident crimi- memory, the presence of the British shrinks nal cases against Sambhaji Bhide of Shiv and it becomes a story of Mahar courage Pratishthan and Milind Ekbote of Hindu and valour, a testimony to Mahar martial Ekta Aghadi were filed by the Dalit leaders. values in their struggle for equality against Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh’s president the Peshwas. Dalits believe that this battle Prakash Ambedkar demanded powers to marked the end of the Peshwas’ ‘casteist’ the judicial commission to initiate crimi- rule, an emancipation handed to them by nal proceedings against the people accused Mahar soldiers. With Dr BR Ambedkar of inciting violence at Bhima-Koregaon, visiting the war memorial obelisk, on which in meeting with Maharashtra CM Deven- are inscribed the names of those who fell in dra Fadnavis. However, Fadnavis ordered a that war in 1927, an annual trip to Bhima judicial inquiry into the Bhima Koregaon Koregaon became part of the Ambedkarites’ violence. census recorded that India has nearly 20.14 essential pilgrimage of sorts. Separate FIRs were also registered crore population of Dalits. The data also against the newly elected MLA of Gujarat recorded that Uttar Pradesh (21%), West CAUSE FOR THE CLASHES Jignesh Mewani, a popular Dalit leader, and Bengal (11%), Bihar (8%) and Tamil Nadu JNU student Umar Khalid. They both were (7%) are the top four states which are home AND THE AFTERMATH present at the “Elgaar Parishad” conference to nearly half of India’s Dalit population. The reasons for the clashes between the on December 31 in Pune’s historic Shani- According to the official data, in between Protests followed by Rohit Vemula’s suicide Dalits and the right-wing outfits are not war Wada, the headquarters of the Peshwas. 2012 and 2013, there had been a rise of millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018 | 9 mp Beacon Nalini Malani PARIS CENTRE POMPIDOU celebrates Malani retrospective 2017

viewer relates to there is a synergy that is created. HANGING LANTERNS Installations drawings and paintings and videos form the grace of this historic retrospective. Of great fascination is the “lanterna magica” that she personifies -- when she creates installations she weaves history and makes goddesses and mythological figures dance on the wings of shadows and light. While you espie her works you must not miss the lucidity and responsibility that unravels a cerebral yet sensitive social reading. REMEMBERING MAD MEG Through eight Lexan plastic cylinders, four video animations project image by image on the walls of the museum, we can conjure the scenes and stories of iconographic tales. There is a dance in these fragments of legends, mutant creatures, fragments of the human body, playing out like a disarticulated mechanical doll. The Rebellion of the Dead is a call to soundtrack is composed of distant screams and has pathos and pain. The very title of this central acknowledge the power of the feminine, work, Remembering Mad Meg, is a reference to Margot the crazy painted by Bruegel the Elder around 1562. For Nalani Malani, it is the ultimate the power of intuition in a woman, in a cry against war that consumes our world. “One of the hallmarks of these shadow world where the feminist revolution is theatres is that these works that fill a whole room encompass visitors by irresistibly attracting them unfinished, writesUma Nair by superimposing moving images, in which most people stay for long enough,” says the revered 71-year-old artist. Her first shadow theatre with lobal critics and scholars have hailed rotating cylinders dates back to 1998 and was called her as the pioneering visual artist of The Sacred and the Profane. performance, video art and installation Indeed there is a childhood fantasia that in India. In inviting Nalini Malani to the wraps around your senses. Remembering Mad GCenter Pompidou for a dedicated retrospective, Meg (2007-2017) is the biggest shadow theatre of “The Rebellion of the Dead”, Malani stands high Nalani Malani and is the backbone of the exhibition and tall as one of India’s greatest artists – this high that pays tribute to the Pompidou Center before priestess of contemporary art unveils work that leaving for Castello di Rivoli, near Turin in 2018. spans 50 years. At Pompidou Parisians and media At Pompidou, Malani takes on the role of a are studying highlights of her work on utopias and feminist and humanist who has history coursing dystopias. through her veins. Capturing viewers in varied Curators at the Pompidou have designed this vivid ways, yet using more analogue techniques, epic culling as one that looks at Nalini Malani’s this retrospective shows why Malani is revered work from both a non-chronological and a for her experimental drawings, films, thematic angle. The exhibition unveiling like a maze photographs, performances and video- of brilliance tackles various concepts that underlie war of the landscapes, our arms the forests, the shadow plays that explore the cultural her œuvre: utopia, dystopia, her vision of India and mountains, the oceans of the world. I will be legacies of a partitioned India as well most importantly the role of women in the world. forest, mountain, ocean, desert, me, that is to as women’s stories. say, Africa, me, that is to say, Asia.” Her own words from an EXPLORATIVE INVESTIGATION In a shadow theatre, we hear these interview hold true: “Mythology The result of the Partition of India in 1947 has words from Heiner Muller, excerpts is a universal language; it forms had a lifelong traumatic effect on Malani’s family, from his play The Mission. Malani has a link to the viewer. Many whose experiences as refugees continue to inform also written these words on one of myths are still widely known. her art practice. But her experiences become a the walls. Malani revels in seizing Whether I refer to Vishnu springboard of aesthetics that are born out of the troubles and pains that become or Shiva or Cassandra or research and reading and collaborative legacies. inherent elements that agitate the Medea, people know the In a world where the spotlight is turning on living, and she draws on the glass, to stories. And then, hopefully, violence against women and sexual mores Malani’s enact a remembrance that acts like like looking up annotations explorative investigation of female subjectivity and a memoir. in a novel, people will seek her profound condemnation of violence — in its In an interview to the French out the additional references insidious and mass forms — is a constant reminder media she states: “The shadows are in my work.” Rebellion of the of the vulnerabilities and precariousness of life and ephemeral, and the ephemeral interests Dead is a call to acknowledge human existence. me, because we can not cling to it, and the power of the feminine, the for all that, this thing is deposited in our power of intuition in a woman, INHERITED ICONOGRAPHIES memory.” She succeeds in integrating the in a world where the feminist Techniques and explorations are her hallmarks interest of the spectator. The shades have a revolution is unfinished, we are of insignia over the years. In her art, she places variable intensity, and according to what the still suffering. inherited iconographies and cherished cultural stereotypes under pressure. Global scholars have appreciated and recognised that Malani has been a frontrunner in illustrating her point of view as unwaveringly urban and internationalist, and she has also been unsparing in her condemnation of a cynical nationalism that exploits the beliefs of the masses. Here at the Pompidou, her show is an encyclopaedia of art history that rivets in the mappings of fantasia as it flows through the course of credibility and insight. Her work exists as a temporal Malani’s collaborations in performance, theatre and corporeal confrontation of and publishing with thinkers such as social- cultural anthropologist Dr Arjun Appadurai, the past, present and future actress Alaknanda Samarth, Butoh dancer Harada Nobuo and theatre director Dr Anuradha Kapur are a testament to her constant seeking of and form, and of phenomena and meaning even as interdisciplinary forms to best investigate and it speaks to us about novel manifestations of telling communicate personal and political issues. many tales through the past and the present. Her work exists as a temporal and corporeal “When the living are no longer able to fight, confrontation of the past, present and future; a the dead can, and with every heartbeat of the dynamic synthesis of memory, fable, truth, myth, revolution, the flesh pushes back on their bones, trauma and resistance. It is an eloquent and elegant the blood flows again in their veins, and life in construction of a new lingua franca of imagination their death. The rebellion of the dead will be the 10| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Inland Hemant Kumar: A Matchless Mellifluous VOICE

ndia’s nightingale and melody queen Lata Mangeshkar was often asked to comment on her contemporary male singers. Invariably, she paid ultimate Hemant da completed several glorious years in the music Itribute to singer-composer Hemant Kumar in these words, “Listening to Hemant da, industry and worked with ace composers like Anil Biswas, I feel as though a sadhu sitting in a temple is singing a bhajan.” A fabulous singer and iconic composer, a multi-talented Hemant SD Burman, and Salil Choudhary, singing numerous songs da reigned supreme in Calcutta and Bom- bay dominating the musical scene in the making them eternal numbers, writes Sharad Dutt 1950s and 60s. Though his ancestors belonged to West Bengal, Hemant Kumar Mukhopadhyay named it Geetanjali. He had Ravi Shan- was born in Banaras on June 16, 1920. kar Sharma as his chief assistant. In 1955, His father Kalidas Mukhopadhyay was a he gave music in Shakti Samanta’s debut clerk in a shipping company in Calcutta directorial film Bahu, Filmistan’s Bhag- and wanted his son to secure a job like wat Mahima and also in Anjana. He was him. He was not very keen on studies, for as sought after in Calcutta and would fly destiny had paved a different trajectory for on a daily basis to Calcutta and be back in him. His schoolmate and long-time friend Bombay to complete his assignments. He Subodh Mukhopadhyay was so impressed was also awarded a daily passenger award by Hemant’s sonorous voice that he intro- by the Indian Airlines! He gave music in duced him to All India Radio Calcutta. Arab Ka Saudagar too. Each film had a He faced the mike and sang his first song, number with the marked signature of com- ‘Amaar gaanete ale nabarupi chirantani,’ poser Hemant Kumar. Director BR Chopra when he was barely 13 in 1933. This is signed him in his maiden home produc- where he met Jag Mohan in the corridors tion, Ek Hi Raasta. of AIR and became friends. After passing Bandi of Satyan Bose had ‘Chup ho his intermediate he joined Jadhavpur Uni- ja ye amiron ke sone ki ghadi hai’, which versity to study engineering. topped the Binaca Geetmala. Other films Life can be quite ironic, as strangely like Fashion, Hill Station and Payal didn’t enough, Hemant Kumar was rejected by do well at the box office though the music recording companies. So he dabbled in was great. Ek Jhalak, Pradeep Kumar’s writing short stories that were published home production also had some intoxi- by Desh and Vatayan. The editor of Vata- cating numbers like ‘Aaja zara mere dil yan was aware of his singing talent. Given ke sahare dilruba’, and ‘Baharein bhi dekhi his journalistic influence, he introduced nazare bhi dekhe’. Hemant da to Sailen Dasgupta of Colom- In another Filmistan’s Gevacolour film bia Recording Company. Dasgupta trained him as a chief assistant. Simultaneously, pendently for his first Bangla film, Poor- Champakali, Hemant da showed his genius Hemant Kumar and recorded two songs Hemant da kept pursuing Rabindra San- barang. His other Bangla films were Bhooli in Lata’s mesmerizing number, ‘Chhup of Rabindranath Tagore, ‘Janite Jodi go geet under the tutelage of Nandi Dasti- Nai, Priyatma, Diner Por Din, Sandeepan gaya koi dur se pukar ke’, which had beau- tomey’ and ‘Bolo go bolo morey’, to launch dar, to begin with, and later by the great Paathshala and Swami. tiful pieces on flute by wizard Panna Lal his music career. Hemant da recorded 12 exponent of this genre Pankaj Mullick. Producer-director Hemen Gupta of Ghosh. Hemant da gave an enthralling songs for Colombia in one year. Mean- He recorded Rabindra Sangeet in a Ban- Bhooli Nai was instrumental in bringing score in AVM’S super hit, Miss Mary. All while, he also recorded private Hindi songs gla film, Priya Bandhabi, in 1944, and sub- Hemant da to Bombay, having invited him the numbers of the film were chartbusters. written in 1940. His numbers, ‘Bhala tha sequently cut private discs of Rabindra to score music for Filmistan’s Anand Math The 1950s and 60s belonged to Nau- kitna apna bachpan’ and ‘Aaj sharabi aank- Sangeet for Colombia commencing with in 1951. The background music was much shad, SD Burman, Shankar Jaikishan and hon mein’, became immensely popular. ‘Pather shesh ko thai ye’. appreciated. OP Nayyar. And Hemant da was gettting With unprecedented success of these songs His popularity as a singer was soaring Hemant da scored music for Daku low budget films like Chaand, Sahara, he started assisting Kamal Dasgupta. and he recorded his first Hindi song for ki Ladki, Samrat, and Filmistan’s Ferry. Police, Girl Friend, Maa Beta and Duniya Soon enough, he started singing for filmMeenakshi under the baton of Pankaj Though hurt after films did not do well, he Jhukti Hai. He had also become a pro- Bangla films, Nimai Sanyasi, that estab- Mullick, followed by the Hindi film Irada. went ahead and accomplished this haunt- ducer with the Bangla film, Neel Aakasher lished him as a singer. The composer Hemant da took off as music direc- ing melody, ‘Na ye chaand hoga na taare Neeche, followed by the production of a Prasanna Das tor in V Shantaram’s Shiv rahenge magar hum hamesha tumhare Hindi film, Bees Saaal Baad, under the was so over- Shakti. Unfortunately, rahenge’, set in Raag Kaafi, with beautiful banner Geetanjali Films. A suspense whelmed this film couldn’t be interludes of sitar, sarangi and tabla. thriller based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s that he completed and he With four flops in a row, he decided ‘The Hound of Baskerville’, the film had deputed composed inde- to go back to Calcutta. And this is when Lata’s classic gems and Hemant da lent His popularity as a singer was soaring and he S Mukehrjee of Filmistan advised him, his voice to these unforgettable numbers “Don’t go back with flops, stay here. Com- ‘Zara nazron se keh do ji’ and ‘Beqrar karke recorded his first Hindi song for film ‘Meenakshi’ pose music like Naushad first and then hamein yoon na jaayei’. So did Bin Badal think of going back to Calcutta. With these Barsat fared well. His next home produc- under the baton of Pankaj Mullick, followed by the words he signed him for Filmistan’s next tion was Kohraa based on Daphne du Hindi film ‘Irada’ venture Nagin. The rest is history, as he Maurier’s grand novel ‘Rebecca’. Kohraa’s composed twelve renditions were simply beautiful, ‘Raah great numbers. bani khud manzil’, ‘ Ye nayan dare dare’, a n d enchanted the audience. But Hrishikesh tinsel town of Bombay. Utterly dejected ‘Jhoom Jhoom dhalti raat’. These wonderful Mukherjee’s Manjhali Didi didn’t hit the and disillusioned, Hemant Kumar left for numbers could not sustain Kohraa, causing bull’s eye. All the same, Bimal Roy’s Do Calcutta, but became an introvert, refused great anguish to Hemant da. Duni Chaar had Hemant da’s evergreen to talk about his achievements and even Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Do Dil also composition, ‘Hawaon pe likh do hawaon turned down the Padma Shri saying it was didn’t do well. Thereafter, Hemant da pro- ke naam’. too late, though he continued to sing in duced Faraar, Biwi Aur Makan, Khamoshi, Hemant da’s all-time great number was Calcutta. Even Bangladesh conferred the Anupama, Bees Saal Pahle, and Do Ladke ‘Jaane wo kaise log they’ that he sang for Michel Madhusudan Award besides being Dono Kadke. These films had hummable Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa. Guru Dutt also signed honoured with a D.Lit by Santiniketan for numbers but didn’t make a mark. Anu- him for his classic, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. his seminal contribution to music. Hemant pama, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Hemant and Shakeel Badauni were back da completed several glorious years in the gave a new lease to Hemant da. It’s num- after Bees Saal Baad. Hemant da’s music music industry and worked with ace com- bers, ‘Dheere dheere machal’, ‘ Kuchh dil truly enhanced the spirit of the movie. posers like Anil Biswas, SD Burman, Salil ne kaha’ and ‘Ya dil ki suno duniya walo’ Love in Canada was his last film in the Choudhary, and Lakshmikant Pyarelal, singing numbers that became eternal: ‘Ye raat ye chaandni’, ‘ Teri duniya mein jeene se’ Such relentless work for nearly two and a half decades, heavy smoking and stress affected his health adversely. After his heart attack he was biding time on a pacemaker. He used The end came with a fatal cardiac arrest composer on September 26, 1989, in the Calcutta Kalyanji’s Nursing home, at 69. He received glori- clavioline to ous tributes from the peer group as Satya- create a song jit Ray stated, “Rabindra Sangeet has died”; with the effect of and Salil Choudhary his fellow composer a snake charmer’s lauded, “Hemant Kumar’s voice was the been. The solos of Hemant da including voice of God”. Just as Hemant da penned ‘O zindagi ke denewale’ and ‘Tere dwar these words in his Autobiography, ‘Amaar khada ek jogi’; became instant hits nation- Gaaner Swar Lipi’: wide even before the release of the film. Amaar gaaner swaralipi lekha robe, Jaagriti, too, was produced by Filmistan Pantha pakhir kujan kakoli ghirey (The and it created a storm with its music. chords of my song will be preserved In Hemant da was in huge demand after the the tunes of the flying words) he still success of Nagin and Jaagriti. He built his stirs those chords through his mesmeric permanent abode in Khar, Bombay, and compositions. millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018 | 11 mp

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Islamic principles to justify their need to be extra-vigilant to prevent ered extensively of the conflict. which it is derived remains poorly “For men this would typically After examining what scholars activities, while also making a cred- religions being hijacked by radicals. by the media, the ‘The Beck- understood by the public. Salafis include a long and unkempt beard identify as its key characteristics, ible postulate when the trend began And then while he shows how military entangle- oning Isle’ is an are typically viewed with suspicion with a robe that stops just short Maher identifies them as “taw- – the Soviet invasion of Afghani- jihadis stem from mainstream ment in Sri Lanka Price: `245 action-packed and and often characterised as extrem- of covering the ankle. For women hid” (unity of god), “hakimiyya” stan and crystallising in the Sec- Islam, it also must be remembered is a forgotten war Publisher: fast-paced read. ists because of their religious con- in public it is most closely associ- (extending the rule of Allah), “al ond Gulf War. Alongside, he also that their fervour isn’t shared by the – and was one IANS servatism and aesthetic conformity. ated with the niqab, an enveloping wala wa-l-bara” (to love and hate shows how Salafi Jihadism’s “roots entire community. IANS Wisdom Tree Reflecting on Indian democracy Meghnad Desai’s meditation on India’s past raises pertinent questions on the democracy’s present and future sustenance, Radhika Dutt reveals in an interview with the economist cum author

Is there a palpable factor that new books. I also visit India half a to accommodate differences. In India, as I explain in my book. India has binds the Indian nation-state in the dozen times every year. the attempt to impose Hindi by 1965 discovered its own diversity and absence of a common enemy, or is it had to be abandoned. That saved the is working its way to modernity simply a territorial binding? The Partition consequently saw the situation in the South from exploding while preserving the old culture. Price: `399 Territory proved to be a strong creation of Pakistan as an Islamic It is a difficult process but India Publisher: Icon binding factor when the 1962 Chi- nation-state. Though India faced How would you compare the evolu- has managed to contain conflict Science/ Icon Books nese incursion shocked India. Across the internal challenge of balancing tion of Britain, since it was reduced by using its democratic political the country, everyone realised that diversity, Pakistan as a democracy in its scope as a coloniser to India’s arrangements. of expression, speech and behaviour they cared about Aksai Chin and the has failed despite its inherent unity. ascent, since it was freed from the are respected. India has to avoid the MacMahon line. Over time, democ- Is governance then more prone to shackles of being colonised? How do you witness India’s way imposition of any single dominant racy is also becoming a strong bind- falter when assured of a uniform Britain gave up all its colonies over forward, as differences become narrative on everyone. ing factor. majority? Can diversity be more the fifty years 1947-1997. It became a more evident and a common point Pakistan is a useful enemy as it cohesive than uniformity? much more egalitarian welfare state of unification diminishes? Also, do provides a sense of cohesion to Indian As a distant yet familiar observer Religion proved to be less of a bind- thanks to the war time experience you think the animosity towards citizens. It is not the only cementing of Indian politics, as you also high- ing factor than the creators of Paki- which bound the nation together as Pakistan is probably the only point factor. There are many commonalities light in your Preface, what shapes sran had thought. Bangladesh split never before. It has continued to pros- of commonality? across India not least the experience your insight in the absence of first- from Pakistan because language and per and become a tolerant multi racial India will be able to move forward of its recent history. The difficulty is hand experience? culture proved to be very different. A society absorbing the citizens of its if a steady spread of prosperity can be to protect the rights of Muslims of I read a lot of newspapers, watch single language dominance for Urdu former colony. India has also grown guaranteed and people’s right to be India without doubting their alle- TV news channels and keep up with was resented. In that sense, you have perhaps not as much as it could have different and exercise their freedoms giance to India. 12| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp Routes A leisurely stroll through Hora is by far the most beautiful part of Mykonos and is replete with ancient windmills, MYKONOS elegant whitewashed residences and meandering roads that provide a MAJESTIC, MARVELLOUS AND perfect backdrop to a truly mesmerizing MADLY MEMORABLE holiday, writes Subhash Chakraborty

A celebrity Cruise Ship

Panoramic shot of Mykonos harbour

ykonos is a world-class sight of docking cruise ships. There’s a perfect backdrop to a truly mesmer- ies in the whole of Greece and worth the jumping-off point for the island Delos had a position as a holy sanc- tourist destination and tiny strip of sand in town, Agia Anna. izing holiday. Hora, the island’s well- a visit. We were mesmerized by the of Delos at the centre of the Cyclades tuary a millennium before Olympian is particularly renowned About 5km southwest of Hora are preserved port and capital, is a warren ornate wooden carvings on the altar, archipelago, and one of the most Greek mythology made it the birth- for its pulsating nightlife family-oriented Agios Ioannis (where of narrow alleyways and whitewashed which was reputedly handcrafted by important mythological, historical place of Apollo and Artemis and it Mand entertainment. Although slightly Shirley Valentine was filmed) and buildings overlooked by the town’s the famous artisans of Florence dur- and archaeological sites in Greece. The was once a prosperous commercial more expensive in comparison to Kapari. The nearby packed and noisy famous windmills. In the heart of ing the 18th century. excavations on the island are among and spiritual hub. other Greek islands, yet Mykonos is Ornos and the package-holiday resort the waterfront Little Venice quarter, Of particular importance are the the most extensive in the Mediterra- Mykonos offers a wide array of worth a visit. We were told that the of Platys Gialos have boats for the which is spectacular at sunset, tiny delicate priestly object d’arts, inclu- nean. For archaeological buffs, it hap- gastronomic delights to suit every island of Mykonos has evolved into glitzier beaches to the east. In between flower-bedecked churches jostle with sive of the extraordinary idol of Virgin pens to be one of the most outstanding taste. Since tourists from all over the one of Europe’s top-ranked tourist these two is Psarou, a magnet for the glossy boutiques, and there’s a cascade Mary, which many believe to be the open-air archaeological museums world come to holiday in Mykonos, destinations. Mykonos belongs to the Greek cognoscenti. of bougainvillaea around every cor- work of Luke the Apostle. My fasci- of the world, where we came across every conceivable dining option can Cycladic group of islands located in Approximately 1km south of ner. High-season streets are crowded nation for history took me to the Pla- numerous ancient monuments which be found in this picturesque Greek the azure blue Aegean Sea. Platys Gialos you’ll find Paraga Beach, with chic stores, cool galleries, jan- tis Gialos, where the astonishing Well were impeccably preserved by way of island. The entire island is choc-a-bloc With a population of 6200 as which has a small gay section. Party gling jewellers and both languid and of Giannaros is located. It is nothing the latest archaeological techniques. with elegant cafes, restaurants and tav- per the 2002 census, the residents of people should head about 1km east to loud music bars – plus a catwalk cast but a splendid underground reser- The Museum has an extraordinary ernas, that serve anything from tradi- Mykonos have a warm and friendly famous Paradise, which is not a rec- of thousands. voir. A flight of stairs will take you to assortment of art objects, and accord- tional Greek cuisine to French, and attitude towards tourists. The town ognised gay beach but has an action- The most enduring monument of the bottom. There are three elongated ing to popular Greek legend, Delos of course the nouveau international of Hora is the principal town of packed younger scene, a camping Mykonos town had to be the aston- towers that hover above and is said to was the birthplace of the Greek Gods cuisines. Mykonos, located strategically on the resort (www.paradisemykonos.com) ishing Church of Paraportiani, which have been built with the principal goal Apollo and Artemis. But island’s western border. One has to and nightlife that doesn’t quit. Down dates back all the way to the 16th cen- of protecting the island of Mykonos. bear in mind that Mykonos’ freshwa- a steep access road, Super Paradise tury. This church is conspicuous by its Mykonos is also Spectacular night view of Mykonos ter is scarce and the island relies to a (aka Plintri or Super P) has a fully rather uneven architectural pattern large extent on seawater, which is sci- gay section (including the JackieO’ and entifically desalinated for use by its beach club) and a huge Mykonos Street Scene residents. At the end of the beautiful narrow streets of Mau, is where the Mykonos dam is located, constructed to meet the water Balmy beach scene needs of the island. With the rapid growth of tourism in the last few decades, Mykonos has a rather cosmopoli- tan ambience that lures international jetsetters to this picturesque island. With its pristine beaches, chic tavernas, a pulsating nightlife and numerous touristic sites, this island is the favourite haunt of Hollywood celebrities, including many having set up their summer retreat here. It is quite natural to sight renowned stars strolling along Mykonos’s meandering streets without any bother from the paparazzi. I never imagined in my wildest of dreams that I would come face to face with Brad Pitt and Richard Gere, which is exactly what happened with me in one of the secluded beaches in Mykonos’ golden-sand beaches in their Mykonos. Our well-informed guide Sylvia formerly unspoilt state were the pride of was of the opinion that if you haven’t Greece. The islandp comes alive particularly seen Mykonos you have missed out on something fabulous. Mykonos is during the summer, with numerous music the great glamour island of Greece concerts, high-quality theatre shows and folk and happily flaunts its sizzling St-Tro- pez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard dance recitals, all of which simply leave the reputation. The high-season mix of first time visitors to Mykonos spellbound hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise- ship crowds (which can reach 15,000 a day) and posturing fashionistas eponymous club. North-coast beaches draws hordes of visitors every day. throng Mykonos Town (aka Hora), can be exposed to the meltemi (dry Another beautiful church I saw a traditional whitewashed Cycladic northerly wind), but Panormos and was in the picturesque small port of maze, delighting in its authentic cub- Agios Sostis with their golden sand St Ioannis, an area which was named ist charms and its chichi cafe-bar-bou- are fairly sheltered and less busy than after a small church dedicated to tique scene. But do visit some of the the south-coast beaches. For out-of- Saint Ioannis. The small port in front villages, little harbours and its magnif- the-way beaching, you’ll need tough is the starting point for the local fish- icent, remote beaches like Kalo Livadi, wheels to reach the likes Fokos and ing boats, which are protected here Kalafati and Aghia Anna. Mersini on the northeast coast. from the island’s strong north winds. Mykonos’ golden-sand beaches Mykonos comes alive particularly For museum enthusiasts, there is The in their formerly unspoilt state were during the summer, with numerous Archaeological Museum, and Mari- the pride of Greece. Now, most are music concerts, high-quality theatre time and Folklore Museums in Myko- jammed with umbrellas and backed shows and folk dance recitals, all of nos Town, all of which are virtual by beach bars, but they do make for which simply leave the first time visi- treasure houses of Mykonian artefacts. a hopping scene that draws floods of tors to Mykonos spellbound. Even A visit to the above-mentioned muse- beachgoers. Moods range from the though Mykonos is renowned prin- ums will open up whole new worlds of simply hectic to the outright snobby, cipally for its pristine and picturesque discovery. The stupendous evolution and nudity levels vary. Without your beaches, the island also has numer- of Mykonos from ancient times to the own wheels, catch buses from Hora or ous other attractions, which are of present day is well represented in the caïques from Ornos and Platys Gialos great importance to the discerning museums of Mykonos. to further beaches. Mykonos Cruises international tourists. A leisurely One must also visit the village of has an online timetable of its sea-taxi stroll through Mykonos Town is by Ano Mera, which is in close proximity services. The nearest beaches to Hora far the most beautiful part of Myko- to Mykonos. This is where the stupen- were overtaken by the construction of nos and is replete with ancient wind- dous, 16th-century Tourliani Mon- the New Port. That leaves little Agios mills, elegant whitewashed residences astery is located. This monastery, we Stefanos (4km north of Hora), within and meandering roads that provide a were told, is the oldest of all monaster-

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CHICKEN AND BHUTTA QUENELLE JASMINE TEA INGREDIENTS: Chicken Mince 100 gm INGREDIENTS Corn Kernel 60 gm 2 Potatoes peeled Red Onion 60 gm and slide into a Celery 30 gm triangle shape. Leeks 30 gm 4 to 5 tablespoons Carrots 1 Cornflour Fresh Coriander 2 gm Salt, to taste INGREDIENTS Capsicum 40 gm 1 tablespoon Red Cups of Whole Milk 2 Salt 2 gm chilli powder Tbsp of Jasmine Tea 2 Black Crushed Pepper 2 gm 1-1/2 tablespoon Tbsp honey 4 Olive Oil 30 gm Tomato Ketchup Tbsp Brown Sugar 6 Chicken Stock powder 10 gm SESAME 2 cloves Garlic, Additional brown sugar Chopped Garlic 20 gm minced and honey for sweetness POTATO Cooking oil, for frying METHOD METHOD: In courses of balance, the exemplary balance is about 1 Prepare to make a piping hot corn METHOD: teaspoon of loose-leaf jasmine tea per 6 ounces of wa- broth, with sautéing of onion, garlic, ter. Depending on the quality and intensity of the leaf celery leeks, capsicum, and corn ker- To begin making the Sesame Potato recipe, combine potato fingers, corn flour, red chilli powder, tomato and your own taste, you might experiment with a smaller GASTRONOMY nel. After cooking of the broth, make or more heaping teaspoon. Bear in mind that bitterness a fine blend of it and strain it well ketchup, garlic and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix it well. Deep fry potato fingers until golden brown in a deep often results from too much leaf. Whether steeped as through a conical strainer, and keep an individual cup or by the pot, jasmine tea tastes best aside! On other hand prewash chicken fry pan. Once all potato triangles have done, keep them aside. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in another pan. at about 2 to 4 minutes of steep time. Steep time, which and pass through mincer machine to determines the tea’s flavor and aroma intensity, is also make nice mince. In a clean bowl put Add garlic paste, sauté for few seconds on high flame Add red chilli sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, soy a matter a preference. Start with 2 minutes and taste chicken mince and add vegetable the tea at 30-second intervals to find the flavor you like. brunoised with a seasoning of salt & sauce, mix it well. Add fried potatoes and toss it well. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and garnish with green Heat water, Scoop dry tea leaf into the infuser. Pour hot pepper. Make even quenelles and steamed it at a temperature of 90*c in a stock pot. water over dry leaves and steep for the desired time. In a saute pan put corn broth, add a bit stock and seasoning! In a serving Bowl, Pour the corn chilli and spring onion. Serve hot. Serve Sesame Potato along with Cantonese Style Vegetarian Chowmein for More time = stronger brew. Remove tea infuser. Relax broth, arrange steamed chicken quenelles into the skewers and put on the side of the serving and enjoy! Bowl. Garnish with Fresh Coriander, Spring, and olive oil.Serve Hot. Garnish with fresh corian- a weekend night dinner. (Courtesy: Chef Choong Loon, Royal China) (Courtesy: Chef Choong Chew Loon , der, spring and olive oil. (Courtesy: Lord of the Drinks Barrel House, Gurgaon) Royal China, New Delhi) 14| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp

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Aries (Mar 21–April 20) Taurus (April 21–May 21) There is so much posi- New opportunities are go- tive activity this coming ing to continue to beckon week that it could be very for some weeks and months Concentrate on building productive for you. For in- to come, but this week stance, when determined Mars, your ruler, things could take a turn in a new direction. links to fervent Pluto, you might be willing You could find you’re almost propelled to put a lot of effort into a goal that is of along a new path by events. Your friends prime importance. Once you take that first and loved ones can be instrumental in step, it could begin to snowball. The right pushing you forward into new adventures. a brighter tomorrow people and the right timing can also show As Venus aligns with Pluto, don’t try to push up to assist you in other ways. events before they’re ready to happen.

Keep your head held high, Gemini (May 22– June 21) Cancer (June 22–July 22) Business affairs could go The week ahead could concentrate on your grades, your future swimmingly over this week, be filled with powerful and with some effort in interactions that build new and be a good human being. Problems the right places you could relationships and enhance go far. You could even see some powerful those you already have. Leisure and plea- are to be faced or avoided carefully transformations occurring to your finances sure options could also bring you closer to through your own work and determina- others, as you may be eager to share your tion. Be prepared to be led forward by a fun times with them. You might be drawn series of events that could be very practi- to collaborate with certain people on new cal yet exciting. This week could see you projects, and this can be very rewarding handling money in a very skillful way. for you.

Leo (July 23–Aug 23) Virgo (Aug 24– Sept 23) You might be ready There seem to be so many to make some lifestyle ideas available to you, as changes that could affect well as an opportunity to you and your family for collaborate with others. the better. A lively blend of energies hints This could be a very busy and promising that making a start now could see you week that gets 2018 off to a wonder- Heart transforming your own health and that ful start. It isn’t a time to hold back and of others. A link between Mars and Pluto keep things to yourself. Rather, share your of the might encourage you to make a clean thoughts and allow others to contribute. sweep. This could mean altering your diet This process could be very creative and Matter or exercise routine in a radical very way. result in projects that benefit everyone.

ROOPSHA DASGUUPTA RAY I face problems mugging lessons up. feelings and don’t worry so much. Love (Sept 24– Oct 23) (Oct 24–Nov 22) Can you suggest something? Concentrate on building is always meant to go a long way if it Libra Scorpio I’m the third girl child. My parents Pushpita, Kolkata a brighter tomorrow; the is true. Talk it out, sort it out and sail You might need to use You could be on a person- had always wanted a boy. I’m in 8th To be very honest, I have never smoothly. Good luck! your powers of persuasion al mission over the days standard and feel very unhappy with been too successful in mugging up dark clouds will surely to convince family mem- ahead, and this might the way I’m sometimes treated by my notes. But for sure, these steps help if disappear soon 4. My boyfriend is ignoring me. Can bers that your ideas are show through your dedica- family. you want to learn it up. Go in a quiet you suggest what I should do? in their best interests. With both the sun tion and determination to turn an idea into Name unknown and peaceful room where no one is Jenny, Noida Don’t be so upset. I was born 7 disturbing you. Read the answers once one by one. Without knowing you’d Ask him if he’s ignoring you for any and lovely Venus aligning with passionate reality. It might seem as though you need years after my elder sister. And appar- and understand them; remember you be done. specific reason. Did you bother him? Pluto, certain others may have their own to be very persuasive to convince others to ently my mother was so shattered cannot learn them if you don’t under- Did you accidentally say something? If agenda, and this could delay your plans. join you, but this might not be necessary. that she cried all day and didn’t see stand them! Next time read it aloud I am 22 and my girlfriend keeps talk- he’s acting strangely for a specific rea- In the end, you might have to prove it to Your sheer enthusiasm might encourage me for 11 hours! I can surely vouch, and walk. ing about her ex all the time. How son, you’ll want to know the reason so them by making a start and letting them others to come on board. This could bring time changes everything. Be confident Walk around everywhere reading do I make her stop talking about the that you don’t risk doing it again. If he see for themselves. positive outcomes. and thank God that YOU were born! it loudly and try to remember. The other guy? tells you he just needs more space, fig- Keep your head held high, concentrate third time, read the questions and try Puraav, New Delhi ure out if you can live with that. on your grades, your future and be a to answer them without looking, if you Are you sure your girlfriend is If you’re the kind of person who ( Nov 23–Dec 21) ( Dec 22– Jan 20) good human being. Problems are to are stuck up somewhere, see it. Try this aware of the heartache she is caus- wants complete partnership with Sagittarius Capricorn be faced or avoided carefully. 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tails may become inflamed unless the pressure from the I have spotted/seen the pugmarks a (redness), develop buildup of pus is released. dangerous wild-animal (For exam- Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, sores, or become over- Such donkeys will often ple: tiger, panther) in a nearby areas. MP & Union Cabinet grown over the course prefer to lie down and walk What action can I take and where can Minister, also an eminent of many months. Other only slowly trying to bear the I inform about the same? signs and symptoms least possible weight on the animal rights activist and include: affected foot. Treatment of Inform the police and the Forest environmentalist answers Loss of hair on foot abscesses includes: Department in your area about the same Millennium Post readers affected foot; reluctance Foot dressings should and they will pursue the matter further. queries related to animal to move or inability to be kept clean and changed Assist them with the exact location walk normally; loss of regularly, probably daily. and tracking of the ani- welfare issues appetite due to pain; (Waterproof adhesive tape mal. Try to get pho- joint or tendon swelling and “silage bag patches” are tographic evidence My pet guinea pig has a swollen foot Pododermatitis can useful outer coverings to as well. and is unable to walk properly. It is be difficult to cure. Start protect from wet and dirty also losing hair on the same foot. with switching your underfoot conditions.) My pet is on heat. One of the main reasons is having pet’s living quarters to Be warned. Some very What precautions wire mesh for it to walk on in its cage. ones with a smooth bot- lame donkeys will seem to can I take during Imagine if you had to walk on it, what tom, improving sanitation, and changing He won’t let me take them to a vet. improve if infection breaks out at the cor- that period? would happen to your feet. Pododer- the bedding to softer material. Your vet- See if you can bring a vet to the don- onary band (the top of the hoof). Prompt Do not let your matitis is a condition in which a guinea erinarian will likely clean any wounds, keys. Abscesses in the hoof are a com- veterinary attention is still needed. female pet out dur- pig’s footpad becomes inflamed, devel- clip the hair around the affected areas, mon cause of lameness. In donkeys they Regular tetanus vaccination relieves ing the heat period, ops sores, or becomes overgrown. The and trim any overgrown nails. Affected are most often caused by small stones the worry of this potential complication. in order to avoid appearance may be similar to callouses, feet should be soaked in an antibiotic or other matter penetrating the weakest Wet muddy fields, small sharp unnecessary breeding. or small tumors on the bottom of the foot. solution, and antibiotic ointment should part of the foot, the junction between the stones on tracks and stable floors and Walk your pet on a leash This condition is commonly referred to be applied. In severe cases, animals may wall and the sole (the “white line”). Bac- bouts of laminitis all increase the risk and try to hide her trail as bumblefoot. need antibiotics and pain medications. teria and other microorganisms are also of foot abscesses. from male dogs by putting When bumblefoot is left untreated or introduced. The white blood cells trying menthol on the tip of her tail. is present in a very severe form, there are A man down the road has several don- to eliminate this infection accumulate I can see unattended eggs in a nearby (Views expressed and sometimes complications in treatment keys that he uses for carrying bricks. as a build-up of “pus” between the hoof nest. What action should I take? information provided are per- and the infected leg may have to be ampu- One donkey limps. He also has some wall and the internal sensitive tissue. Leave them there. There is nothing sonal; Send your questions to tated. The infected guinea pig’s footpads pus in his hooves. What should I do? The pain is often intense and gets worse you can do. [email protected]) millennium post | NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018 | 15 mp Game on

It’s great to be the defending champion. I won’t put extra pressure on myself. For me, it’s just important to be in a good mindset and be well prepared. And I think I am ready to go

he year was 2016 when Roger like the Australian Open itself is troubled Federer was playing his eleventh by its player’s injuries. Wimbledon semifinal against But there is an inexperienced yet ener- Canadian opponent Milos getic squad of players who might spoil TRaonic. All his fans had their fingers party for Fedex. If not top guns, these new crossed hoping for him to win the record boys can create a roadblock for the Federer. 8th Wimbledon title. But he suffered his Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov, Germany’s first Wimbledon semifinal defeat in a five- Alexander Zverev and Australian Nick set match. He also suffered a knee injury Kyrgios are on the top of that list. in the fifth set. Before this, he had already Once nicknamed ‘Baby Fed’, Dimitrov lost 2014 and 2015 Wimbledon to Novak won four titles, including his first Mas- Djokovic and was again beaten by Djoker Federer’s bid ter’s trophy in Cincinnati, last season. But in 2015 US Open final. he still is looking around to prove him- After the 2016 Wimbledon loss, people self. Once touted as the “next big thing,” started speculating how this could be the 20-year-old Zverev could not handle the end of King Roger’s era, or how his leg- to his 20th Grand Slam title pressure and has never made it past the endary saga was done and dusted now. last 16 of any Grand Slam. Many thought that Roger would never win Kyrgios is the only player who is not another Grand Slam and he would retire Seemingly injury-free now, Federer has already been announced intimidated by the Rog’s persona and has owing to age. He was tormented by the the potential to challenge him. He is all injuries every now and then. Tennis ana- confident right now because of his Bris- lysts wrote him off as a spent force. winner by tennis analysts because of his injury-riddled opponents. bane International victory at the beginning But all speculations were proved wrong of this season. when he made a triumphant comeback in Other players include France’s Gael 2017 and returned to excellence after a On top of that, the Swiss ace is playing as classy and as elegant as Monfils, who won the Qatar Open, and his long break from the professional circuit. countryman Gilles Simon who claimed the At the 2017 Australian Open final, where ever, keeping his calm, writes Shashwat Sajal ATP Maharashtra Open title. he overcame Rafael Nadal, he became the So, Will Federer prevail at Melbourne oldest man to play a Grand Slam final since Park again at the age of 36? Will he bag his Ken Rosewall in 1974. 2017 was also the 20th Grand Slam title? Will he become the year when Federer won a total of seven lifted his first Australian Open tro- wrist injury, which he suffered in oldest tennis player to hold the top spot in Alexander Zverev Jr Nick Kyrgios titles – including two Grand Slams – out phy in 2004. He beat Marat Safin, August last year. world ranking? of the 12 tournaments he contested in, and and a week later, he was world num- Moreover, other top-seeded play- He is seemingly injury-free and statis- overpowered every opponent who played ber one for the very first time. After ers participating are not in their best tics make him favourite of tennis analysts. against him. That year, he also had the best almost 14 years, this Swiss is on the form. Most of them are troubled by Many of them have already announced win percentage since 2006. Also, the 2017 verge of repeating that feat in his injuries. him winner because of his injury-riddled season was his best since 2007. 37th year. Rafa himself had a spectacular opponents. On top of that, the Swiss ace is Federer’s unprecedented eighth Wim- If the Swiss maestro manages to season last year. He won his tenth playing as classy and as elegant as ever. He bledon victory was one where he did not do so, he will become the world’s French Open, third US Open and fin- is brilliantly hitting the ball and moving lose any set. It was like a renaissance period oldest number one, breaking Andre ished the season as number one again. beautifully. He has improved his backhand for him. He was all new now. No injuries, Agassi’s record – who was 33 years But he is still struggling with knee shots, which once used to be his weakness no age oriented torments, only him play- and 131 days old when he held the injuries, which led him to opt out against Nadal. He has never retired from ing the best tennis of his career. top spot. Federer will be 36 years from his first tournament of the year. any match. But most importantly, he is He moved to become world number 2 and 173 days old, if he manages to Last year, he played four matches relaxed and calm. in the ATP rankings and ended the season triumph at Melbourne. against Federer and managed to win After winning the Hopman Cup final maintaining the same. He had started the If Federer is to lift his sixth only two sets. Nevertheless, he took with team-mate Belinda Bencic, Federer 2017 season with a surprise, but ended it Down Under Slam trophy, he will part in exhibition matches to warm mentioned that he is excited going back giving hope and assurance that he is not have to overcome potential obsta- up before the big event. to Melbourne where he had a fairy tale done yet. cles like Novak Djokovic, Juan Mar- Six times Australian Open win- run last year. Now it is time for the 2018 season tin del Potro, Stan Wawrinka and ner Djokovic is not in good shape too. He said, “It’s great to be the defending and he has already started it with a bang. Milos Raonic and – not to mention He is still troubled by his sore elbow champion. I won’t put extra pressure on Federer won all the four singles matches of – Rafael Nadal, who is the fiercest and has not taken part in any tourna- myself. For me, it’s just important to be in Hopman Cup, which helped Switzerland to among Federer’s competitors. ment since July 2017. He too pulled a good mindset and be well prepared. And win its third title. Federer’s chances to win the 20th out of events in Abu Dhabi and Doha I think I am ready to go.” He is going for his 20th Grand Slam Grand Slam title has got a push from because of his problems. Win or lose, Rog is a class apart. He is title, with the season’s first major Aus- the fact that Andy Murray and Kei Though Stan Wawrinka is play- going to put all his effort to win the year’s tralian Open starting January 15. He Nishikori have withdrawn from the ing, he has not been in practice due to first Grand Slam. As he himself once said, will commence his journey against Aljaz tournament. Murray has decided to injury and might get in trouble dur- “When you win down here, the journey Bedene of Slovenia. undergo a hip surgery, while Nishi- ing the tournament because of his still home is not a problem. When you lose, Federer was 22-years-old when he kori has withdrawn because of his recovering knee problem. It seems it’s just brutal.”

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Rafael Nadal Stan Wawrinka 16| NEW DELHI|SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2018|millenniumpost mp There are no rules in filmmaking. Only sins. And the cardinal sin is dullness Film -Frank Capra Strong Backbone Thanks to Tiger Zinda Hai, we ended the year with a superhit movie in cinemas. And while many are raving about the lead stars in the film, Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, supporting actors like Anupriya Goenka and Angad Bedi formed the backbone of this epic action movie

ANUPRIYA GOENKA while she deals with her own fears. She is worked really hard. Hats off to them and things about Ali is that he lets you be, calm, composed and stable because she to Ali for managing a shoot like this. he isn’t overbearing as a director. He lets ON THE BRIEF cannot fall apart. At the same time, the ON THE DIRECTOR you know that he is available if you need When I was first offered the script, I human being in her has to shine through I have known Ali for two and a half his help. was told that it will largely be about res- too. years as I had auditioned for another of his ON HER CO-STARS cuing these women from a hostage situ- The strength, the panic, the pathos, films. But this is the first one where I got Working with everyone on ation. According to the story, Tiger and the vulnerability and all the other emo- the chance to be directed by him. It was the Tiger Zinda Hai team was amazing. the crew go there and get them out. It tions that one would feel in such a situa- just amazing. He is such a put-together We became a family while working on was all based on a real-life incident. And tion has to be communicated by her. She director, he knows what he wants and this movie. A few of the actors playing the there was a need for a gloomy situation. is the backbone as the other nurses lean nurses, Parvesh, Angad and even some Ali (Abbas Zafar), the director, told me on her. But she also has to show some of the crew members, came together and that the nurses would bring the emotional amount of fear while dealing with the “Ali Abbas Zafar has became a unit. When you live, eat and value to the film, everything else would be situation. made this movie for hang out together, you tend to form a fast-paced and action based. He said my ON THE CHALLENGES bond. The best part is, the bond is still heart should go out to the nurses and the The biggest challenge was the location the masses while also there, we have kept in touch with each entire film would fall apart if that did not that we shot in. The weather conditions keeping the niche other. come through. were tough because we were shooting ON THE RESPONSE ON THE ROLE in around 50 degrees Celsius. The scene audience happy, The response has been overwhelming. I read up on the incident, how the where I am applying a bandage to Abu giving everyone a full Everybody loves the film. People really nurses were extracted, the process etc. Usmaan was our first shot on the first day package,” says Anupriya like my role in it and I am extremely grate- I also saw a few movies based on terror in Abu Dhabi. It was so hot that every- ful. My family, relatives and friends are attacks to get a sense of them, and there one was sweating while they were saying very happy and I am getting a lot of mes- were some very detailed workshops too. their lines. Six people fainted on the set is very clear in his mind. Also, this is a sages on Instagram and Twitter from the But Ali said he didn’t want us to do too due to the heat. So, yes, director’s movie which has action, style, public. much prep work because he wanted us to it was very tough humour, drama… everything. Plus, he has FUTURE PROJECTS react on a personal level to the situations but we sailed made this movie for the masses while also 2018 will start with Padmavat being in the script. He wanted it to be raw and through. keeping the niche audience happy, giving released. I had also done a movie with natural, not rehearsed. It had to be our More everyone a full package. It is not easy for a Nagesh Kukunoor a year and a half ago interpretation of the situation. than the director to strike a balance like this. and we are hoping it will release this year. My character Poorna is the head actors, Also, he has given each character I am also doing an interesting web series nurse. She looks after everyone the crew their due in the movie. One of the best with Vikramaditya Motwane.

ANGAD BEDI ON THE BRIEF My character is an explosives expert. He is a man of action and few words. He is almost like the second hero in the film. He has attitude and a lot of confidence. He is calm and internalises things. While guns are blazing, he has Tiger’s back at all times. Tiger trusts only my character, Major Namit Khanna. He knows that he is on a mission. He has a record of defusing bombs in the Kashmir valley and can defuse eight bombs in one go. He knows his life is on the line and he is okay with it. ON THE ROLE I was trained for the role for a month and than life. The story revolves around Tiger and have done with Salman bhai. It is very a half. I was put through exclusive kick-box- Zoya, but he gave equal importance to Namit. heart-warming. ing classes. I trained with a Hollywood action He feels that the characters should be remem- FUTURE PROJECTS master, who taught me how to hold a gun, bered and the story should have a commercial For now, there is ‘Inside Edge 2’. how to run with it, the body language of a background along with storytelling. We were I have also finished shooting for RAW agent, how to reload and unload a gun. trying to collaborate for a long time, and I am my next film called Soorma, I got the chance to learn a lot of technicalities glad he offered me this role. with Diljit Dosanjh and involved in making explosives. ON HIS CO-STARS Tapsee Pannu, and that ON THE CHALLENGES Most of my scenes are with Salman bhai. is up for release on I had to put on a lot of muscle weight I have known him for many years and he has June 25. BOI and I also sustained many injuries during watched me grow. It is good to bond with the shoot. At the same time, I had to be agile him on a personal level, to work with him, while performing the sequences. There were and to know the man behind the stardom. It many challenges in understanding the look is because of his personality that people are of the character, the physicality, also shoot- drawn to him. It would be great to associate ing in 50-55 degrees Celsius in Abu Dhabi. It with him professionally again. wasn’t a set, we shot on real locations. After ON THE RESPONSE doing Ungli, this film involved a lot of action It has been quite special; sequences. ‘Inside Edge’ too called for a lot every review has mentioned of physicality. my name and my body ON THE DIRECTOR of work. I am enjoy- Ali loves to show his characters in a big ing all the praise I way and all the characters are very impor- am receiving. People tant to him. He loves to make his films larger love the bomb scene I