Sangma dares Dada to debate Figure it out! TN Cong rejects BJP-backed candidate’s demand FM not to blame gains, UP & Bihar for televised face-off calling it non-starter for economic DNA Correspondent with him in one such debating mess: JD(U) lose vote value l New Delhi exercise. New Delhi: JD(U) national l The Congress not only dis- spokesperson Shivanand Tiwari Iftikhar Gilani NEW DELHI The Congress has scoffed at the missed Sangma’s suggestion said that was BJP supported presidential for a debate, but also seized not ‘responsible’ for the mess in The 84th Constitutional candidate PA Sangma’s chal- upon the divide within the the Indian economy and said the amendment enacted by the lenge to his UPA rival Pranab NDA to emphasize that BJP-led economic crisis as a result of NDA government making Mukherjee to engage in a tel- NDA is mistaken in efforts to host of issues, including global 1971 census the basis for cal- evised candidate-to-candidate force a contest on the nation. economic situation. He was culating the value of votes for pre-election debate. “Going by the support for commenting on the BJP squarely the Presidential election has “In the constitutional the UPA candidate from vari- holding the Union finance put states like Tamil Nadu in scheme of things, the presi- ous non-Congress parties, it is minister responsible for the an advantageous position at dent is not mandated to over- obvious that Mukherjee will prevailing price rise and the cost of Bihar, Delhi, Uttar inflation, besides not properly see the functioning of the win with a handsome margin. dealing with the black money Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gu- economy. So, the NDA But then the BJP is in the issue. The Indian economy is jarat and Maharashtra. candidate’s suggestion habit of indulging in firmly inter-wined with global The value of the legislators’ regarding a debate is a exercises that reflect economy as a result of which votes is calculated on the basis non-sequitur. It is a its opposition for the even a small fall at New York of populations of the states. MLA’s vote is at 208, the high- non starter, and we re- sake of opposition stock exchange has a bearing on With the 84th amendment est in the country. But, accord- ject the idea,” said party mentality. So, they have the economies of the world, putting a moratorium till 2026, ing to the ground realities, tak- spokesperson Manish borrowed a candidate just including , the senior JD(U) the value of the citizens of ing the existing population Tewari. for the sake of holding an elec- leader said. “It was the global northern and eastern states is into account, this value should In an interview to a TV chan- tion, that they know they will economic crisis that has created reduced in comparison to be 412. Similarly, the value of a nel, Sangma has said, “I am lose,” commented Tiwari. problems like price rise, inflation southern states and the Punjab. Bihar MLA stands at 173 and other problems in the Indian constantly in touch with her The Congress played down economic and as such the A Bihar-based NGO, Society against 341 as per 2001 popu- (Mamata). I am going to meet the divide within the UPA Finance minister was not solely for Asian Integration, has peti- lation. A MLA ac- her in the next couple of days. and persisted with its fond responsible for it,” tioned the Election Commis- counts for 151 votes in the cur- I am very much hopeful of her hope that the Trinamool Con- Tiwari said. sion of India (ECI), seeking to rent Presidential polls, against support,” Sangma told a TV gress would rally round correct the anomaly in the the 273 votes it should be as news channel. Mukherjee. “In fact, not just Didi should back forthcoming presidential per 2001 census. Without naming union fi- the TMC, we appeal to all par- polls. “The moratorium bene- Similarly, in case of a Delhi nance minister Pranab ties to support our candi- Sangma: Sushma fitting the southern states at MLA, the vote value based on Mukherjee, Sangma virtually date,” he said. Bhopal: Leader of Opposition in the cost of Bihar and UP par- 1971 & 2001 census would be dared him to a debate. “It has In the interview Sangma , Sushma Swaraj said ticularly does not reflect the 58 & 197, respectively. The rep- to be a candidate to candidate said he would reach out to all Sangma said he would reach out to all Congress CMs, MPs and MLAs Trinamool Congress president ground reality of people’s rep- resentation of states that wit- debate. Democracy means de- Congress chief ministers, par- from the northeast region appealing them to vote for him –PTI and West Bengal resentation,” said the petition. nessed rapid population bate... I am asking for debate,” liament members and legisla- Mamata Banerjee should Since the 1971 census, the growth like Bihar, Delhi, MP, said Sangma. tors from the northeast region. rationally extend support to BJP- population balance has Nagaland and UP is not reflect- Sangma has been critical of “It is a question of northeast’s all parties and has around five help redress Maoist and insur- backed candidate, PA Sangma changed in most of the states. ed in the Presidential polls. Mukherjee’s handling of the pride and not a question of percent votes in the electoral gency issues. for the presidential polls. While the vote share of the Ta- “Also there is no uniformity in economy and a day when the party affiliations,” Sangma college for presidential elec- The “Mamata’s candidate was mil Nadu legislature is 7.49% on the scale of representation of rupee touched another low said. tion. Thursday announced its sup- former president APJ Abdul the basis of 1971 census, it the different states at the elec- Kalam who has refused to vis-a-vis the dollar, he chal- On garnering support from Sangma said his victory in port to Sangma. Going by fig- contest the polls so rationally, drops down to 6.04%, if 2001 tion of the President and it is lenged his rival for a debate. He tribal MPs and MLAs across the the presidential poll will be a ures, Mukherjee gets 56.17% of she should have supported headcount is made the bench- also violation of the basic stressed that democracy is all country, he said he has been ‘big message’ to ‘more than 100 votes of electoral college, while Sangma, who is a capable leader mark. For the Bihar legislature, structure of Constitution about debate, and chal- sponsored by Tribal Council, million tribals’ in the country Sangma gets 31.7%. from Northeast,” Swaraj said. it increases from 7.65% to 8.08%. which posit equality of citi- SHORT lenged to Mukherjee to engage which has representation from and suggested that it could – with agency inputs The current value of a UP zens,” the petition argues. Stories Kejriwal not allowed to 100 days of Tipu Will IIT heads solve CET conundrum today? board flight New Delhi: Against the back- other central institutes like NITs have separate exam. There are IIT-B senate decision on July 5 New Delhi: Team Anna or his uncles’ raj? drop of a controversy over the and IIITs will have to sit from indications that IIT Bombay and member government’s proposal for sin- 2013 under a new format of IIT Kharagpur may follow their Mumbai: IIT Bombay senate will meet on July 5 to decide on the one- on Friday said he was Deepak Gidwani l LUCKNOW gle entrance test, IIT Directors common entrance test which Delhi and Kanpur counterparts. nation-one exam issue. A professor from the institute, on condition of stopped from boarding will meet here on Saturday will also take plus-two board The meeting assumes sig- anonymity told DNA, “We at IITB certainly have certain demands such a Kingfisher flight and As he completes a hundred which will be followed by their results into consideration. nificance as it will precede the as academic standards should not be diluted and autonomy of the IITs blamed ‘corrupt forces’ days in office, UP chief minis- meeting with HRD minister Ka- The Board is also expected to special meeting of IIT Council, should be guarded. If these objectives are obtained with the proposed for the incident. He was ter Akhilesh Yadav must think pil Sibal next week to address deliberate upon the simmering the highest decision-making system by making certain alterations, it would serve the purpose.” on his way to of doing much better than he the issue. discontent among the faculty of body headed by HRD minister However, Devang Khakhar, director of IIT Bombay, denied to comment whether they will go the IIT-Kanpur way, i.e rejecting the Dharamsala to attend a has done till now. The power The IIT Joint Admission the IITs over the government’s Kapil Sibal and including direc- new formula. – DNA Correspondent public meeting. centres around him seem to Board, comprising IIT directors, move, sources said. tors of all the 16 IITs, called on have affected his authority to will discuss the implications of The meeting has been called June 27 to deliberate on the Rescue ops take independent decisions the government’s May 28 an- in the wake of IIT Delhi and controversy. visions among the elite educa- ture course of action to end and incidents of vandalism by nouncement under which as- Kanpur rejecting the govern- The IIT Council will discuss tional institutions by the gov- uncertainty among the student on for Mahi party workers have been a big piring candidates for IITs and ment proposal and deciding to the situation created by the di- ernment proposal and the fu- community, sources said. –PTI Gurgaon: Four-year-old sore point. However, the pos- Mahi, who fell into a itive aspect is that Akhilesh government is seeing every- 70-foot deep borewell in Manesar town here, has taken decisive steps to thing rather myopically with fulfill the promises his party short-term and populistic quick●read couldn’t get any relief Kids must eat right... even after many hours made during the assembly gains in mind, rather than of marathon efforts by election. long-term objec- From p1 bay hospital. MoD clears acquisition the army’s rescue Akhilesh always tives. The Lok Sab- Experts said schoolchildren Dieticians say making small team, said an official has to look up to his ha poll would, in especially need energy-rich changes in one’s lifestyle can proposals worth Rs15K cr on Friday. “The big bore “uncles” (senior fact, he a referen- food because they are growing make all the difference. “En- New Delhi: The defence ministry on Friday cleared machine from Rapid leaders of his par- dum of sorts over and very active. “There should sure you give nutritious food several acquisition projects of the armed forces Metro achieved its ty) before taking the popularity of be a progression towards an to your child at least six days a worth over Rs15,000 crore, including regiments of target (to dig parallel any major decision, the Akhilesh Yadav adult-style healthy diet, but week. As a reward, reserve one Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles for the 75-feet tunnel) early and this is some- government. with continued emphasis on day for him/her to have junk army. At a meeting of the Defence Acquisition hours Friday,” said an thing he can’t do As soon as he food with a high energy and food,” Dr Kher said. Council, IAF’s proposals worth over Rs8,500 crore officer, who was part of anything about. He took over on March nutrient content. Doctors said schools should for procuring 14 Dornier aircraft and setting up a communication network were also cleared. They the rescue team. is saddled with 15, Akhilesh de- The progression should be be more proactive in spread- said after the success of the pilot project of the Mulayam’s old clared that he had gradual by increasing intake of ing awareness about eating Air Force Network, it will be implemented as a Amjad Ali, team of politicians all the intentions food rich with fibre and reduc- right. Some schools have al- nation-wide network at the cost of Rs7,000 crore. Bond feted and even bureau- of making good his ing fatty food from the diet. ready instructed parents and Proposals of the navy and the coast guard to crats and the challenge before poll promises. He has also Also, there should an increase students not to carry junk food procure 30 mm guns were also approved. The DAC New Delhi: Eminent him is to do his best with shown his maturity by not in the intake of food with or aerated drinks in the school approved procurement of regiments QRSAMs for writer Ruskin Bond, what he has been given. proceeding against BSP lead- starch content. Investing a lit- premises. the army air defence, of which three will be renowned Sarod The 2014 Lok Sabha poll ers in a vengeful manner. In tle time for your child’s health Others have consulted die- inducted during the ongoing 12th Defence Plan. exponent Ustad Amjad also looms large over the Akh- fact, the inquiry commission is crucial and there can be no ticians and come up with a Approval for these missiles comes against the Ali Khan and noted ilesh regime, and each and for this purpose which Akh- excuse for not doing that,” said diet plan to be followed by backdrop of former army chief General VK Singh’s Right stir classical singer Girija every decision is seen in that ilesh had promised is still to Dr Mukesh Sanklecha, con- parents while giving tiffin letter to the PM in which he had BJP activists raise anti-UPA slogans during the Devi were conferred perspective. As a result, the be constituted. sultant paediatrician at Bom- boxes to their children. highlighted that 97 per cent of the equipment nationwide agitation against rising inflation and the ‘Lifetime Achievement with the AAD was obsolete. — PTI hike in fuel prices in Delhi on Friday –Money Sharma Awards’ by Delhi government at a glittering function here Slum girl who won int’l award for acting in 2009 is now working in a studio on Friday. The award, SC changes bench to take up doctors’ strike issue each comprising a New Delhi: The Supreme Court will examine on Treatment (PBT), came up for hearing before the citation and Rs11 lakh, Monday whether doctors can observe a vacation bench of justices HL Gokhale and was presented to Bond, No escape from struggle for this star countrywide strike on June 25. The Indian Ranjana Prakash Desai on Friday, Justice Desai Khan and Devi by chief Medical Association has called for the strike said she couldn’t be a part of the bench as her minister Sheila Dikshit Kumar Chellappan l Chennai said Menon. protesting the Union health ministry’s decision to husband is a member of IMA. Later, a fresh for their “outstanding, The Malayam film is very set up a National Commission for Health and its bench of justices Gokhale and Gyan Sudha Misra extraordinary and Remember the 1959 Guru Dutt different from the run-of-the other policy decisions that are feared to be was set up so that the petition involving the distinctive” movie Kaagaz Ke Phool? It was mill blockbusters featuring su- adversely affecting the medical profession. As larger public interest could be heard on Monday. contribution in their the story of a girl born in a slum per stars. “We have come out the lawsuit filed by an NGO, People for Better - DNA Correspondent respective fields. who becomes a superstar by with the verdant days of a by- fate. The story of 17-year-old gone era, the days of joint fam- Fresh CBSE Vyjayanthi’s life is not much ily and innocent love,” she said. Historic Bhaderwah fort jail A baffling malpractice different from the one por- The movie was shot in 2008. merit list trayed in the movie. By the time it was released, Vy- to become a tourist spot in Karnataka state exam New Delhi: The CBSE The girl from a slum Virud- jayanthi’s passed away. She SRINAGAR: Once infamous for jailing militants, Bangalore: The Karnataka Public Service has revised the result hunagar was given the best then rejected offers from some the 279-year-old Bhaderwah fort is being Commission has debarred two government of All India Pre- emerging talent award in the of the moviemakers in Tamil. converted into a heritage and cultural monument servants from appearing for departmental exams Medical/ Pre-Dental for tourists visiting Chenab valley in Jammu. Built after it was found they were involved in 2009 South Asian International Virudhunagar. “I am the sole jayanthi’s father, a film buff, “The situation is very different malpractices while appearing for a departmental Entrance Final Film Festival held in New York bread winner of the family approached him with the re- now. There is no one to take in 1733 by Maharaja Phar Chand, the fort was converted into a jail in 1919 to house the freedom exam. Sajida Begum Muhammad Ibrahim and Examination, 2012 as for her portrayal of a domestic which includes my mother and quest that she be cast in the care of my ailing mother and per the new scheme for fighters. In the later part of the century, a jail Muhammad Farooq A Katib, second divisional help in Manjadikuru (Lucky Red two sisters. My father, a casual movie. That was how she was two young sisters,” she said. online counselling complex housing prison cells was constructed clerks in animal husbandry department, had approved by the seeds), a Malayalam film di- labour, passed away a couple of selected by Balan,” said Menon. It is the paltry salary she inside the fort to lodge militants. Libraries, appeared for the departmental exams conducted Supreme Court. The rected by Anjali Menon. years ago,” Vyjayanthi said. When Menon saw the Tamil earns from the studio that museum, art gallery, courtyard, lotus pond, by the KPSC. On January 7 while evaluating the CBSE has also prepared When Manjadikuru was pre- Menon zeroed in on Vyjay- movie, she felt Vyjayanthi was keeps the kitchen fire burning. amphitheatre, light and sound system, and answer paper of Sajida, the evaluator found that a fresh merit list and miered in Tamil Nadu and Kar- anthi after watching a song of a the actor she was searching for Vyjayanthi has a dream. “I want heritage centre will replace the dingy cells of the there were two different hand writings on her waiting list of nataka on Friday, Vyjayanthi, Tamil film. “Since the Tamil to portray a child domestic help to study; may be commerce or jail. “The jail complex is spread over four to five answer sheet. The evaluator sent a report to the candidates selected on the protagonist of the film, movie was shot in Virudhuna- in her film. “I asked the father- economics. I want to get a good kanals. The building has many cells and structures KPSC for a probe. While scrutinizing papers, they the basis of their score went unnoticed. She is cur- gar, director Vasantha Balan daughter duo to come to Kerala job so that my family can have which are being dismantled and cleared to restore found out that hand writing of Muhammad Farooq at final stage rently working as a receptionist cast local talents. When he was for the shoot. Our first meeting a good life. Cinema is out of my the original glory of the fort”, said Kalyan Singh, A Katib (who too appeared for the same exam) examination. in a make-shift photo studio in searching for a child artist, Vy- itself was a memorable one,” life now,” she added. chief CEO of Bhaderwah Development Authority. was matching with that of Sajida’s answer sheet.