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PAWAN KALYAN ANNOUNCES RS 1CR FOR TSCMRF { Page 12 } www.dailypioneer.com TODAY Experts seek Govt releases ALMANAC more info on AP to give Rs 10K instant funds to poll panel Month & Paksham: Ashwin & Shukla Paksha Bhavanapadu after SEC moves HC Panchangam C PRADEEP KUMAR Port works aid in accidental deaths n VIJAYAWADA Tithi : Shashthi: 07:39 am PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n VIJAYAWADA the Chief Minister personally Nakshatram: Purva Ashadha: 12:58 am To claim the (Next Day) handed over insurance cover to The State government on An Expert Appraisal The govern- accidental death a few beneficiaries. Wednesday released the bud- Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Committee (EAC) of the ment will disburse Rs 10,000 as Under the YSR Bima, eligi- geted Rs 39 lakh to the State any important work) financial assistance, Union Environment Ministry immediate financial assistance the bereaved family ble people in the age bracket of Election Commission, hours Rahukalam: 01:26 pm – 02:53 pm has deferred Andhra Pradesh to the kin of people succumb- 18 to 50 years will receive Rs 5 after State Election Comm- Yamagandam: 06:14 am – 07:41 am government's proposal seek- ing to accidents. can reach out to the lakh in the event of accidental issioner N Ramesh Kumar Varjyam: 10:43 am – 12:18 pm ing clearance to prepare "Immediate financial assis- village secretariat, a death or permanent disability. Landslide on temple filed a writ petition in the Gulika: 09:07 am - 10:33 am Terms of Reference (ToR) for tance of Rs 10,000 to families grassroots level Likewise, eligible people in the High Court over the issue. Good Time: (to start any important work) its proposed Rs 3,670 crore of those who die in accidents," governance system age bracket of 51 to 70 years In his petition, Ramesh Amritakalam: 08:13 pm – 09:48 pm greenfield seaport, seeking Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan aimed at will receive Rs 3 lakh for sim- Kumar had accused the State more information. Reddy said, while launching ilar losses. path ahead of CM visit government of not cooperat- Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:37 am – 12:23 pm According to the minutes the 'YSR Bima' insurance decentralisation. In case of a breadwinner's PNS n VIJAYAWADA Kanakadurga temple was ing with him in the conduct of meeting of the EAC, the scheme on Wednesday. natural death in the age group closed for pilgrims in view of of the elections to local bod- VIJAYAWADA AP government was planning To claim the accidental death 'YSR Bima', an insurance of 18 to 50 years, the insurance Boulders came crashing down the official visit of Chief ies. In the petition submitted WEATHER to develop the all-weather, financial assistance, the scheme for as many as 1.4 crore scheme will offer Rs 2 lakh. the Indrakeeladri hill in Minister YS Jaganmohan through his lawyers Sitarama Forecast: Scattered thunderstorms deep water, multipurpose bereaved family can reach out breadwinners in the unorgan- Likewise, eligible people Vijayawada in a landslide on Reddy in the afternoon. Murty and Aswini Kumar, Temp: 32/24 port to be built at an estimat- to the village secretariat, a ised sector, who will receive between 18 and 70 years will Wednesday causing minor Police said the landslide Ramesh Kumar said: “There Humidity: 76% ed cost of Rs 3,670 crore at grassroots level governance insurance money in the event receive Rs 1.5 lakh in the event injuries to three people, police happened about an hour is absolutely no cooperation Sunrise: 06.11 am Bhavanapadu in Srikakulam system aimed at decentralisa- of untimely death or perma- of partial permanent disabili- said. A possible tragedy was before the Chief Minister’s from the government in the Sunset: 05.49 pm district. tion. nent disability. ty due to an accident. averted as the ghat road lead- arrival. conduct of elections.” Jagan officially launched the After launching the scheme, 2 ing to the historic 2 Current Weather Conditions 2 2 Updated October 21, 2020 5:00 PM Gang uses Kallam's name to cheat jobless PNS n VIJAYAWADA their activities,” Kallam’s com- plaint said. Ajeya Kallam, the Principal He said that he was not Adviser to the Chief Minister, aware of the truth behind on Wednesday lodged a com- these allegations and if the plaint with DGP Gautam D allegations were proven to be Sawang that a gang was mis- true on inquiry, there was an using his name to deceive job urgent need to take action aspirants. In his complaint, against the culprits involved. Kallam said that he has “If the messages are fake, received many viral mes- obviously, the source of ori- sages on WhatsApp stating a gin of these messages need to gang of few persons from be identified and those con- Mangalagiri had collected cerned have to be brought to money from unemployed book,” Kallam said. youth promising Junior He asked the DGP to Lineman jobs. ensure an inquiry is ordered “These messages also say immediately and necessary that the gang has used my action as required by law name to give credence to taken.

Break traffic rules, pay through the nose PNS n VIJAYAWADA n Rs 1,000 fine for needlessly The AP Transport Departm- sounding horn ent on Wednesday issued a n GO — GO No 21 — under Rs 10,000 for not giving way the provisions of the Motor to emergency vehicles Vehicles (Amendment) Act, n Rs 5,000 penalty for 2019 revising the compound- ing fee for better enforce- underage driving ment of the provisions of the n Dangerous driving, including enactment. use of mobile phone, will now As per the new rules, carry a penalty of Rs 1,500 for allowing an unauthorised person or an underage per- the first offence and Rs son to drive vehicles would 10,000 for the subsequent attract a fine of Rs 5,000 for offences. any vehicle. Likewise, driving a motor for the first offence and Rs vehicle by a person disqual- 4,000 for subsequent ified to hold a driving licence offences. Driving vehicles or obtaining a driving licence exceeding permissible weight by such person would attract attracts a fine of Rs 20,000 a fine of Rs 10,000. plus Rs 2,000 per every tonne The penalty on the per- of excess load. Rs 40,000 sons who alter vehicles in would be fined on a driver contravention to the rules who refuses to stop to weigh and regulations would be the load. Rs 1 lakh per motor vehicle. The GO empowers offi- Driving dangerously or cers of the Transport Depart- using hand held communica- ment not below the rank of tion devices would attract a the assistant motor vehicle penalty of Rs 1,500 for the inspector and the police offi- first offence and Rs 10,000 cers not below the rank of for the subsequent offences. inspector of police and also Not only driving danger- Traffic S-Is to levy the revised ously, if anybody causes any compounding fee on the vio- person to drive at excessive lators of transport rules. speed, Rs 2,000 would be Visible violations include fined. non-wearing of helmets, Racing or trials of speed non-wearing of seat belts, would attract a fine of Rs over speeding, using cell 5,000 and Rs 10,000 for sub- phones while driving among sequent offences. others which attract heavy Rs 2,000 fine for plying a penalties. vehicle without insurance 2 THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2020 02 Aryan civilisation led to the World civilisation n Valmiki Ramayana, as back ages ago. Naturally, they researches is the linking of the to Malay Peninsula, Chins, tographs that Asamanja ruled translated by 'Andhra questioned the authenticity of Research shows that the Aryans dynasties in Aryan Puranas, Korea and Japan but crossed Egypt about 2704 BC-2641 IValmiki' Vavilikolanu epics like Ramayana, founded their Empire in Babylonia Sumerian symbols and the Pacific Ocean. The alpha- BC. Subbaravu alias Vasudasa, it is Mahabharata and also the Egyptian symbols. bets and writings of all old Astronomy plays a great mentioned that Emperor Puranas. With the spread of that embraced the West and Sind One can find identities of civilisations and all old coun- part in the interpretation of Sagara, on coming to know of Western culture, Indians () on the East. These countries mentioned in tries - Egypt, Babylonia, Asia age of the Aryan civilisation. the misdeeds of his son themselves began to doubt the Mahabharata. Waddell's book Minor, China, Japan, Korea If European scholars now Asamanja excommunicated authenticity of these epics Sumerians or Aryans conquered 'Egyptian: Civilisation its and even ancient America - concede the authenticity of the and exiled him. and a school of thought Egypt and founded the Egyptian Sumerian Origin', names such were derived from the Aryan genealogy of the kings of It is believed that Asamanja emerged that followed the as Kur (Suria or Syria-the land alphabet. India as chronicled in headed towards Egypt, took Westerner's mentality where- Empire under Pharaoh Menes or of Kurus, Misor Gopta The older Egyptologists Mahabharata and as verified control and ruled it. In sup- by Greek and Roman civilisa- Asamanja (Egypt), Maruts of Asia Minor wanted to prove Egyptian from pictographs in tablets, port of this argument, there tions were given precedence (the land of Maruts or civilisation originated around and seals of three different civ- are a couple of pages in the over the Aryan civilisation. Amorities) and lastly Kuru- 4000 BC and that would lead ilizations -- the Sumerian, the Indo-Egyptian History book However, scholars like Max and supposed it to be the civilisation in the historical VANAM JWALA Panch (Kuru-Panchala-Syria us to conclude that the Aryan Assyrian and Egyptian -- they NARASIMHA RAO penned by B Das. Weber and Max Muller recog- father of the world civilisation. region of Mesopotamia) and CHIEF PUBLIC RELATIONS being known as the land of civilisation is much older. must have to forget their pre- Every Hindu believed in the nised the antiquity of the Rig Other scholars and philoso- to Sumerian hieroglyphs was OFFICER OF CHIEF MINISTER Kuru Panchala) will rouse Waddell and European anti- conceived notions about date superiority of the Aryan civil- Veda and ancient civilisation phers worked independently found at Mohenjo-Daro by OF curiosity to locate the ances- quarians are eager to prove of origin and re-study Hindu isation till the impact of the of the Hindus. to trace the origin of all Indian archaeologists in same tral empire of the Aryans as that the Sumerian-Aryan Shastras in the light of science West on the East. Great sages Egyptologists, mostly civilised languages to the style of tablets, potteries, seals depicted in the Mahabharata civilisation dates only back to and astronomy to fix the dates and savants of the East left no Europeans and Americans, Aryan tongue -- the Sanskrit as were found at Babylon. under Pharaoh Menes or and the Puranas. 3000 BC. They base it on the of these kings and to trace the dates of events chronicled in who tried to interpret the of the Vedas. Laurence Austin Research shows that the Asamanja. It is mentioned in Phoenicians were the Panch arguments that the dynasties period of the dawn human these epics and shastras. Even pictographic and hieroglyph- Waddell proved conclusively Aryans founded their Empire the Puranas that Sagar's son (Panchala) of the Vedas. of kings of all ancient civilisa- civilization: the Aryan civil- two to three centuries ago, ic writings found in the tombs that the ancient Egyptian lan- in Babylonia that embraced crossed the sea to found the Aryans spread their civilisa- tions are the same as the isation. English and other European and pyramids of sovereigns of guage was radically Aryan in the West and Sind (India) on Egyptian empire and tion on the Mediterranean dynasties mentioned in the (Source: Andhra Valmiki traders and travellers could Egypt, traced an ancient civil- origin. the East. These Sumerians or Asamanja became the first coasts and even carried it to Mahabharata. They calculate Ramayana, Bala Kanda not conceive the thought of isation to the Hellenic and The key to the Sumerian Aryans conquered Egypt and Pharaoh of Egypt. The most the British shores on the West from circumstantial evidence Mandaram by Vavilikolanu human civilisation dating Roman civilisation (Aryan) civilisation (earliest known founded the Egyptian Empire wonderful result of all these and helped spread it not only in Egyptian records of pic- Subbaravu Elias Vasudasa) Now, pay Heavy to very heavy rainfall ASW ‘Kavaratti’ all set to through the... Continued from Page 1 likely in north coastal Andhra PNS n VIJAYAWADA The penalties would be be commissioned today relatively less for motorcycles, The Met department on auto-rickshaws and motor Wednesday forecast heavy to cabs, and light motor vehi- very heavy rainfall at isolated n Corvette is a small warship equipped to fight in nuclear, chemical and biological warfare conditions cles. places in Srikakulam, Obstruction to the check- Vizianagaram and PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM long-range deployments. ing officer in the discharge of Visakhapatnam districts of It is noteworthy that the ship duties and refusal to give north coastal Andhra Pradesh The last of four indigenously will be commissioned into the information would attract Rs and Yanam for Thursday. built Anti-Submarine Warfare Navy as a combat-ready plat- 750 penalty for motorcycles However, there is no rain (ASW) stealth corvettes “INS form as the ship has complet- and light motorcycles and Rs forecast for the next three days Kavaratti” under Project 28 ed sea trials of all the systems 1,000 for the heavy vehicles. after Thursday. (Kamorta class) is scheduled to fitted onboard. Meanwhile, the low pres- be commissioned into the It’s a praiseworthy achieve- sure area over the central Indian Navy by Chief of the ment in itself, taking into con- parts of the Bay of Bengal and Army Staff General Manoj sideration the restrictions Third Kisan its neighbourhood has now Mukund Naravane, at Naval imposed due to the ongoing become a well-marked low Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on Covid-19 pandemic during Rail leaves AP pressure area over west central towards West Bengal-Bang- along 15 degrees north across October 22. which she was delivered to the part of the sea on the east ladesh coasts across northwest peninsular India, and a Touted as a potent Stealth Navy. With the induction of coast of India. Bay of Bengal off Odisha cyclonic circulation associat- ASW Corvette, Kavaratti is through indigenisation, thus, indigenous and showcases Kavaratti into its fold, the for "It is very likely to move coast during the subsequent ed with the well marked low indigenously designed by the accentuating the objective of India’s growing capability in Indian Navy’s preparedness PNS n ANANTAPUR northwestwards during the 48 hours," said a Met official. pressure area is over west cen- Indian Navy's in-house organ- “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. this niche area. will be enhanced. next 24 hours and move Likewise, the east west tral Bay of Bengal and its isation, Directorate of Naval The ship has up to 90 per- Kavaratti has state-of-the-art Kavaratti takes her name The third Kisan Rail, an northeastwards thereafter trough now runs roughly neighbourhood. Design (DND), and built by cent indigenous content and weapons and sensor suite capa- from erstwhile INS Kavaratti exclusive freight train ship- Garden Reach Shipbuilders the use of carbon composites ble of detecting and prosecut- which was an Arnala class ping farm produce to markets and Engineers (GRSE), for the superstructure, an ing submarines. In addition to missile corvette. The older in various states, left for New Kolkata, and portrays the achievement in Indian ship- its anti-submarine warfare Kavaratti distinguished her- Delhi from Mulakalacheruvu Experts seek growing capability of the building. capability, the ship also has a self by operating in support of Railway Station in Chittoor AP to give Rs Indian Navy, GRSE and the The ship’s weapons and sen- credible self defence capabili- liberation of Bangladesh in district on Wednesday. more info on nation in becoming self-reliant sors suite is predominantly ty and good endurance for 1971. The train is carrying over 242 tonnes of fresh fruits and Bhavanapadu vegetables from Rayalaseema 10K instant aid... region. Port works 3,746 fresh The first Kisan Rail from Continued from Page 1 mium of which is estimated Continued from Page 1 Active cases remain below the South was launched from to be Rs 510 crore cases, 27 more Anantapur on September 9, "The government assures currently. The EAC said the AP according to the SCR. that the claim amount will be The CM said the amount Maritime Board (APMB), This was the first Kisan deposited into the linked is expected to go up further the project proponent which deaths in AP 7.5-lakh mark, says Centre Rail in which the farmers and bank account within 15 days as the number of beneficia- submitted the application for PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n NEW DELHI today," the ministry said. traders availed themselves of of the claim being made," ries is expected to increase the grant of ToR, however, A total of 67,95,103 people a 50 per cent concession on read an official government within a few days, once the made no description about an The cumulative confirmed Active cases of Covid-19 in have recuperated from the freight charge under statement. bank accounts of some of the alternate site. cases of coronavirus India settled below the 7.5-lakh disease so far in the country. Operation Greens, he said in The state government will eligible people are opera- The meeting of the EAC, increased to 7,93,299 in mark for the second successive Higher number of single day a press release here. fund the YSR Bima, the pre- tionalised. under the Ministry of Andhra Pradesh as 3,746 day, while the national case recoveries has resulted in a Environment, Forest and were added afresh on fatality rate (CFR) has dropped continuous increase in the Climate Change, was held Wednesday. to 1.51 per cent, the Union national recovery rate, which during the last week of As 27 more patients died, Health Ministry said on is fast approaching 89 per cent September. the gross toll rose to 6,508 Wednesday. Covid-19 patients recovering (88.81 percent). Govt releases funds to poll panel... A fishing harbour was while the number of those Presently 14 states and UTs every day, India's steady trend The ministry said that 77 located in the close proxim- who recovered went up to including Chhattisgarh (0.96 of posting high levels of daily per cent of the new recovered Continued from Page 1 Covid pandemic, provoking reason. It is very clear that the ity of the proposed site and 7,54,415 after 4,739 got cured pc), (0.87 pc), recoveries also continues. cases are observed to be con- the Jaganmohan Reddy gov- Jaganmohan Reddy govern- details regarding the distance in 24 hours ending 9 am on Andhra Pradesh (0.82 pc), A total of 61,775 recoveries centrated in 10 states and UTs. He had named Principal ernment. ment is not interested in the between the two, the site's Wednesday. Telangana (0.57 pc), Bihar have been registered in a span Karnataka outnumbered Secretary (finance) and Following this, the state local body elections under capacity and other techno- The latest bulletin said the (0.49 pc), Assam (0.44 pc), of 24 hours in the country in new recov- Principal Secretary (panchay- government removed Ramesh Ramesh Kumar’s watch. economical details have not state now had 32,376 active Odisha (0.43 pc) and whereas 54,044 new infections ered cases with more than at raj) as respondents. Kumar as the SEC through an In an affidavit filed in the been provided, it observed. cases of Covid-19. (0.34 pc) are reporting case were reported during the same 8,500 new recoveries. He pointed out that the ordinance by reducing his High Court last month, coun- "The site is falling in the The overall infection pos- fatality rate of less than 1 per period, the ministry said. Maharashtra and Kerala both stoppage of funds to the SEC tenure and replacing him with sel for the government said zone of high erosion, there- itivity rate decreased further cent. This is when 10,83,608 tests contribute more than 7,000 to was against the law under a retired judge of the Tamil since the Coronavirus pan- fore, before grant of ToR, a to 10.91 per cent, though it is The Centre has advised have been conducted in a span the new recoveries. Article 243 (k) of the Nadu High Court. demic had gained alarming study should be conducted still higher than the national states and UTs to aim at bring of 24 hours in the country, it Also, 78 per cent of the Constitution, and requested However, Ramesh Kumar proportions across the coun- on the suitability of the site average of 7.87 per cent. down the CFR below 1 per underlined. 54,044 new cases of Covid-19 that the court to issue direc- was reinstated after a long try, it might not be the right w.r.t ( with respect to)high Seven out of 13 districts cent. "Successful implementation registered in a span of 24 tions to the State government legal battle against the state time to conduct the elections erosion zone" the EAC said. reported fresh cases less than There are 7,40,090 active of test, track and treat strate- hours are concentrated in ten to release the funds immedi- government. now. "Accordingly, the EAC 200 each, with Kurnool cases of coronavirus infection gy along with timely and states and UTs. Maharashtra ately. The SEC wants to conduct The High Court, however, deferred the proposal for adding just 65 to its tally. in the country which compris- appropriate treatment has led contributed more than 8,000 to Earlier in March, Ramesh the elections when the pan- told the state government that want of above mentioned East Godavari reported es 9.67 per cent of the total to the consistent slide in the the new cases. Karnataka and Kumar, without consulting the demic is at its peak, while the the decision to conduct the information," it added. 677 fresh cases. caseload, the data stated. fatality rate. The national CFR Kerala, both contributed more State government, postponed government expressed its local body elections lies in the AP contends the project With a high number of has fallen to 1.51 per cent than 6,000. the local body elections citing reluctance citing the same hands of the SEC. will have a positive impact. VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES GOLD Landslide on temple ` 51, 330 (10 gm) AP plans virtual tours of tourist destinations ` 410 PNS n VIJAYAWADA government, state govern- It also plans to develop SILVER ments, tourism bodies, travel amusement parks and adven- path ahead of CM visit ` 62,000 (1kg) Andhra Pradesh is looking at and tour operators and ture sports in the state while Continued from Page 1 Police sources said he was ` 1500 popularising virtual tours of hospitality industry was essen- ensuring a seamless connec- supposed to take the ghat various important tourist des- tial for this, he added. tivity of the destinations from A temporary tin shed erect- road to reach the temple tinations in the state keeping Rajat Bhargava said AP has all major airports. ed on the hill for the ongoing around 4 pm and the landslide CHICKEN with the trends in virtual the potential to develop coast- The FICCI officials said Dasara Navaratri festival happened about an hour RATES `/KG tourism, Special Chief line and position itself as a development of required infra- crashed under the impact of before his arrival. Secretary (Tourism and high-end luxury beach structure was vital to capture the landslide and three per- As the temple has an alter- Dressed/With Skin `200 Culture) Rajat Bhargava said tourism destination. the emerging opportunities sons in the vicinity suffered native entrance, it was used for Without Skin `228 here on Wednesday. He said the state was in the tourism sector. injuries as stone pebbles fell on the Chief Minister's visit. Broiler at Farm `138 Development of rural preparing a new tourism pol- They also wanted tax ben- them, police said. Jagan arrived late following tourism, given the perception icy that would not only be efits and infrastructure subsi- The incident happened the incident and completed of being safe and experiential flexible and aggressive but dies apart from congenial reg- close to the Media Point on the the formalities. He then insp- EGG in nature was also being induced lockdown, the footfall the minds of the tourists. also would also address sever- ulations for development of hill temple. ected the spot where the boul- RATES explored, he said. of tourists was not yet encour- Adjoining states will have to al issues like according indus- beach shacks, MICE and other On the auspicious Moola ders fell and directed the offi- `/100 Addressing a virtual interac- aging. work together to ensure free try status to mega tourism tourist facilities to facilitation Nakshatram day, when the cials to take immediate steps VIJAYAWADA 529 tive session with members of He said an aggressive mar- flow of tourists across borders," projects. greater participation of the Goddess is decorated as for the safety of the pilgrims. the national tourism commit- keting push was required for the Special Chief Secretary The tourism department private sector. Saraswati Devi during the Endowments Minister HYDERABAD 490 tee of FICCI, Rajat Bhargava quick revival of tourism. said. has identified certain high AP Tourism Development Dasara festival, the Chief Velampalli Srinivas later said VISAKHAPATNAM 522 said though hotels and other "The path to revival (of A coordinated effort potential locations for devel- Corporation Managing Minister was supposed to pre- the chief minister promised to RETAIL PRICE `5.29 tourism establishments have tourism) will involve building between the different stake- opment of hotels and luxury Director Pravin Kumar and sent silk clothes to the deity on release Rs 70 crore for the tem- (IN VIJAYAWADA) reopened after the coronavirus- a perception of safe tourism in holders, including the Central resorts in the state, he said. other officials attended. behalf of the state government. ple development works.

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Maheswari had darshan and tsavam, Sri Malayappaswami Tirumala pontiffs Sri Sri Sri blessings of Sri Venkateswara. donned the Avatara Pedda Jeeyar Swamy and Sri Sri The CJ was received by Jawahar Kodandaramudu and blessed Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, TTD Reddy and Dharma Reddy devotees on Hanumanta EO KS Jawahar Reddy, and taken for darshan and Vahanam. Additional EO AV Dharma blessings. The vahana seva was Reddy, Board members Thereafter TTD priests at observed at kalyanotsava man- Chavireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Ranganayakula Mandapams dapam inside the Srivari tem- Prashanti Reddy, Dr Nischitha, rendered the Chief Justice Veda ple in view of Covid-19 guide- Chippagiri Prasad, Govind ashirvachanam. lines issued by the State and ly stands for pure devotion, resents the tenets of devotion Hari, DP Ananth, CVSO Jawahar Reddy presented Central governments. Hanum- complete surrender and and Sharanagathi in its both Gopinath Jatti, Chief Engineer Tirtha Prasadam and a portrait anta vahanam is usually con- absence of ego. physical mans intellectual Ramesh Reddy, Temple DyEO of Sri Venkateshwara to the sidered as an icon of devotion- His character tells us what form. Harindranath, Peishkar Chief Justice. District Judge al bliss. we can do in our lives by Sri Malayappa Swamy by Jaganmohan Charyulu and Ravindra Babu and others were Lord Hanuman symbolical- becoming pure. Hanuman rep- riding Hanumantha Vahana others were present. present. CS launches10-day Covid Jagan out to malign awareness programmes Amaravati, says TDP Devotion hits a new peak PNS n VIJAYAWADA PNS n VIJAYAWADA atop Indrakeeladri Hill Chief Secretary Nilam Telugu Desam Party polit- Sawhney on Wednesday said buro member Varla Ramaiah PNS n VIJAYAWADA Saraswathi Devi is wor- are the seven forms in which that the AP Government on Wednesday accused Chief shipped and all students are Saraswathi is spread in the would be conducting Covid Minister YS Jaganmohan Goddess Kanakadurga was traditionally required to study universe. awareness programmes across Reddy of resorting to extreme decorated as Saraswathi Devi on this day and also start Saraswathi Devi killed the state from October 21 to and baseless propaganda on Wednesday, the fifth day of study of something new on Sumbha and Nishumba with 31. against Amaravati capital city the Dasara Navaratri celebra- the same day. Children under her Gnyana and so Devi is On Wednesday, Sawhney, only out of political vengeance tions atop Indrakeeladri. five years are made to start decorated as saraswathi. accompanied by district against his predecessor N among those who gave one to Saraswathi Devi is the god- writing their first alphabet According to the Durga Collector A Md Imtiaz flagged Chandrababu Naidu. two acres who were 5,227 in dess of knowledge, music and which is called temple officials, there was a off one such rally from the “The Chief Minister has capital city. He claimed that arts; she is regarded as Vagdevi, Vidyarambham. Teachers are huge rush of devotees for PWD Grounds where she said stooped so low that he has the one caste referred to often the goddess of sound, speech, worshipped as embodiments darshan of the goddess on the that it was a positive develop- used the caste factor to defame by Jaganmohan Reddy falls consciousness and wisdom. of Saraswathi. Offering honey auspicious Moola Naksh- ment that Covid positive cases Amaravati in front of the group that gave 10 to above 25 Goddess Saraswathi is very important in atram day. in the state are on the decline. country's top leaders during acres who were just 157 in appears in a white saree, seat- Saraswathi pooja, as honey More than 13,000 devotees The CS said people should his recent visit to Delhi,” number and it is clear how the ed on a white lotus and with represents perfect knowledge. who obtained online tickets take all precautions and coop- Ramaiah said. YSRC was spreading a vilifica- four hands; in one hand hold- Payasam is offered as visited the temple for darshan erate with the authorities to Addressing a press confer- tion campaign. ing a book, one playing the parasadam on this day. of goddess Saraswathi Devi prevent the Coronavirus from ence here, he said that the real Ramaiah said that Thursday veena, another holding a It is usually Moola from 6 am to 9 pm with a spreading. fact was any attack on would be the fifth anniversary rosary (representing the Nakshatram which is break to enable the Chief As per the instruction of gested that people call 104 for teers / secretariats and sani- Amaravati would be an attack of Prime Minister Narendra power of meditation and spir- Mahasaraswathi Nakshatram Minister have darshan. Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan any information of tation workers were serving on Dalits, BCs and minority Modi laying the foundation ituality) and in one hand and Devi is decorated as The officials said that there Reddy, the district administra- Coronavirus, people should people selflessly during the farmers who have given their stone for Amaravati at Kamandalam (pot with sacred Mahasaraswathi, it is with was a good collection of tion would be conducting a wear masks, maintain physical pandemic. lands for the capital city con- Uddandarayunipalem. water) representing creative the help of Saraswathi the funds from the devotees special drive for the next 10 distance and wash their hands He appealed to the author- struction. He recalled that at the time and purificatory powers. Yudha tantra was designed through purchase of ticket days starting from October 21 frequently to prevent coron- ities to extend their services “As many as 20,490 of the of foundation, Modi had said Saraswathi Devi is also and planned and Devi won sale of Rs 500, Rs 300 and Rs to 30 to create awareness on avirus from spreading. till the pandemic is eradicat- 34,323 farmers who gave lands Amaravati would be devel- referred as Sharda Devi. A the war against Mahishasura. 100. the deadly pandemic, she said. District collector Imtiaz ed from the district. for Amaravati had less than oped into a Capital far greater white swan is her vahanam Chintamani Saraswathi, A few devotees who The CS said that everyone said that for the past six People should feel the one acre and most of them are than even Delhi but now, his (vehicle) so that she is known Gnyana Saraswathi, Neela obtained tickets participated should be made aware of what months, healthcare workers responsibility to follow the Dalits,” Ramaiah said. promise turned out to be false as Hamsa vahini. Saraswathi, Ghata Saraswathi, in Lakshakunkumarchana, to do when a person is affect- led by doctors, and also guidelines and wear mask He stated that backward just because of the regressive On the fifth day of the Kini Saraswathi, Antariksha Chandihoman and Srichakra- ed with Coronavirus. She sug- police, village /ward volun- and maintain social distance. classes farmers are mostly policies of Jaganmohan Reddy. Navaratri festivities, Saraswathi, Maha Saraswathi navavarnarchana. Enforcement Directorate attaches 27 Fraudster arrested Balineni lays foundation Eight arrested for cheating man stone for APPCB office for murder of properties in bank loan fraud case of Rs 1 crore PNS n VIJAYAWADA history-sheeter PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD PNS nHYDERABAD Minister for Energy, Forest, Loans were A fraudster who cheated a Environment, Science and The Pahadishareef police on The Enforcement Directorate taken on the customer to a tune of Rs1.7 Technology Balineni Srinivasa Wednesday arrested eight- has attached 27 immovable crore under the guise supply- Reddy on Wednesday partic- member gang in connection properties located at pretext of ing gold at low price was ipated in the foundation stone with the murder of a history- Hyderabad and Vijayawada pisciculture, but arrested by Hyderabad laying ceremony for the sheeter, occurred 10 days worth around Rs 11.05 crore Central Crime Station Police Andhra Pradesh Pollution ago in Balapur. Ali was belonging to Nimmagadda instead the on Wednesday. Control Board (APPCB) zonal allegedly murdered on suspi- Ramakrishna, Nimmagadda money was The accused identified as office to be constructed in cion that he had turned into Venugopal, VVNK Viswanath diverted to the Kota Rakesh cheated Vijayawada. a police tipper, police said. and their family members in a Koteswara Rao Guptha, a The 20,000 sq ft zonal The victim was identified as bank loan fraud case. main accused resident of Ameerpet. Based office will be completed in Syed Waheed Ali and the vic- The market value of the who in turn on the complaint from 18 months with an estimat- tims were identified as Shaik properties seized is estimated Guptha, police booked a case ed cost of Rs 22.47 crore. Ismail, the main conspirator, to be around Rs 33.39 crore. used it to and investigated it.After a Addressing the gathering, Guntur District. Syed Zaheeruddin, Syed Abid, The assets were attached introduce share year of manhunt, police Balineni said that APPCB The Minister said that Mohammad, Khaja Shahbaaz, under Prevention of Money arrested Rakesh at Bashett- has constructed its own responsibilities of the Board Mohammad Shabaz, Laundering Act (PMLA). The capital in M/s yhalli village, Dibbur-ahalli office buildings in have increased multi-fold in Mohammad Omer, and probe revealed that siphoned tion based on an FIR filed by and fabricated documents Venus Aqua Mandal, Chikb-allapur Visakhapatnam and protecting the environment Mohammad Ameer. off amount of Rs 1.72 crore CBI, BS & FC, Bengaluru, including fake lease docu- Foods Limited District, Karnataka State and Kakinada while work was in as State Pollution Control According to the police, was allegedly diverted in the against Nimmagadda ments for 470 acres of fish brought him under transit progress at Tirupati and Boards are implementation Syed Waheed Ali met Shaik production of a Telugu movie Ramakrishna, Managing farms. warrant and sent him to judi- Kurnool towns. authorities of water Ismail three years ago while “Aakasame Haddu”. Director of M/s Venus Aqua The loan funds were divert- cial custody on Wednesday. He said that as per the (Prevention and Control of they were lodged in prison and According to the anti- Foods Limited and other ed and not repaid causing a "During interrogation instructions of Chief Pollution) Act. friendship developed between money laundering probe Directors of the company for loss of Rs 36.97 crore. Part of the loan funds were accused disclosed that he used Minister YS Jaganmohan There is a need for perma- them.Shaik Ismail grew suspi- agency, loans were taken on defrauding Union Bank of "Investigation further also used to acquire immov- to lure innocent public in the Reddy, the APPCB now pro- nent infrastructure and suf- cious that Syed Waheed Ali was the pretext of pisciculture, India (erstwhile Andhra revealed that the accused also able properties in the names name of gold business, assure posed to construct office ficient man-power for the passing information to the but instead the money was Bank), Gudivada branch to availed fish tank loans in the of Nimmagadda them to supply the gold for building to accommodate Board to perform the func- police about his criminal activ- diverted to the main accused the tune of Rs 36.97 crore. name of 54 individuals Ramakrishna, Nimmagadda low market price. After gain- Zonal and Regional Offices tions enunciated in the Acts ities and movements due to who in turn used it to intro- ED in a statement said the including themselves, their Venugopal, VVNK Viswa- ing the trust he will collect the with Zonal Laboratory for successfully. which the police was continu- duce share capital in M/s investigation revealed that family members, their friends nath, their family members amounts from the customers extending better services to To perform the duties ously keeping a watch on him. Venus Aqua Foods Limited Venus Aqua Foods Limited or relatives or associates and and associates to disguise on pretext of providing the the people. effectively in safe-guarding Subsequently Shaik Ismail (VAFL) with help the compa- had availed Rs 19.44 crore fish their family members to the their origin and were project- gold in a low market price and The construction works the environment the Board planned to eliminate Syed ny to borrow more. tank loans from Union Bank tune of Rs 22.64 crore," the ing them as untainted prop- escape," said Sub-Inspector are to be executed by AP has established Regional Waheed Ali and roped in his The ED took up investiga- of India by furnishing forged ED said. erties added ED in statement. Laxminarayana. Police Housing Corporation Offices in each district of the associates to implement his Limited, Mangalagiri, State. plan," said, Vacancies in police dept to be filled by January Sacrifice of cops won’t go PNS n VIJAYAWADA besides working hard to curb illegal activities like smuggling Asserting that vacancies in the of sand and liquor. police force would be filled by The government has taken a waste, vow police officers the start of next year, Chief bold step in curbing crime PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM nel to discharge the duties while on duty during the pan- Minister YS Jaganmohan against women by bringing in with dedication, courage and demic from three districts — Reddy on Wednesday said that the Disha Act, Jagan said, and The police in North Andhra honesty to win the hearts of the Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram his government was committed expressed hope that the Centre districts and Vizag city people. He expressed that the and Srikakulam. The police to maintaining law and order would soon give it clearance. observed the Police biggest tribute police per- said that a series of besides ensuring safety and He said 18 Disha police sta- Commemoration Day on sonnel can pay to the programmes will security of women, children tions were set up in the state by Wednesday. police martyrs’ would be conducted and the elderly. appointing women police offi- Vizag city and Rural police discharge the duties from October Participating in the Police cers and special public prose- organised a commemoration with dedication. 21 to Commemoration Day parade cutors to deal with cases of parade near the Police Martyrs’ DIG (Visakha November 1, at the Municipal Stadium here, crime against women. Steps Memorial, Beach Road in the Range) LKV Ranga marking the the Chief Minister said that a were also being taken to set up city on Wednesday morning. Rao and day, following notification would be issued to special courts for women. Police personnel, their fam- Superintendent of the safety fill the vacancies in the Police Reduced crime rate is also an ilies, senior officials from the Police (Visakha norms. Department. He asked DGP indicator of development as is district administration and Rural) B Krishna Rao Similarly in Gautam Sawang to issue the in the case in Finland, Norway others paid tribute to the police and other police offi- Vizianagaram and schedule by this January to fill and Switzerland. We cannot martyrs on the occasion. cers paid tribute to the Srikakulam, martyrs’ 6,500 posts annually in four achieve that overnight, but our City police chief Manish police personnel who sacri- day was observed with years. of honour. and there would be no compro- asserted. police force is working hard to Kumar Sinha said that the ficed their lives. They recalled all solemnity. The police said "Funds pending funds for the The Chief Minister said mise in ensuring safety of the Recalling the sacrifices made bring down the crime rate, he sacrifices of police personnel the services of the police per- that the day is observed every past three years for the police maintaining law and order was weaker sections. Severe action by the police personnel, the said. won’t go waste and the police sonnel, especially during the year in remembrance of the 10 welfare will be cleared soon," the priority for the government would be taken against terror- Chief Minister said that the Home Minister M Sucharita, personnel who have been pandemic. CRPF men who had laid the Chief Minister said. and no one would be spared on ists and anti-social elements department was in the forefront Chief Secretary Nilam Sawhney working in the frontline since The police have urged the down their lives fighting He had earlier paid homage that count. "Special focus would and crime in the name of caste, during Corona, and bracing to and other officials were among the outbreak of Covid-19 have people to recognise the ser- Chinese aggression at Hot to the martyrs at the Police be laid on the security of chil- creed and against women meet the challenges being those present and contributed performed bravely. vices of police. As many as 12 Springs in Ladakh on October Memorial and took the guard dren, women and the aged would not be tolerated," Jagan thrown by modern technology to the Police Welfare Fund. He asked the police person- police personnel had died 21, 1959. THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2020 telangana 04 Oppn misleading people: Harish Manickam tries to bring

PNS n DUBBAK peace to T-Cong factions Minister Harish Finance Minister T Harish Rao asked K VENKATESHWARLU Rao dared BJP president Bandi n HYDERABAD Telangana Sanjay to prove his allegation why the BJP Congress Affairs that beedi workers are being ruled govts Telangana Congress Affairs in-charge paid a reduced pension of Rs including Prime in-charge Manickam Tagore is 1,600 with evidence or quit and making all efforts to end fac- Manickam offered to step down as Minister tions in the state Congress. Tagore exuded Minister and MLA post if Narendra Modi’s Tagore came to the state with Bandi Sanjay were to prove his prior information about the confidence that allegations. The Minister was home state state leaders. He made it clear Congress party addressing a women's rally in Guajarat is not to the leaders and cadre to stop the town on Wednesday in criticising each other on social will win 2023 support of TRS candidate. giving Rs 2,000 media platforms. He also Assembly polls Chief Minister K pensions? directed the leaders to work Chandrasekhar Rao, who was unitedly. if the leaders born in Chintamadaka and He exuded confidence that work hard did his schooling in Dubbak, her as his daughter and asked the party will win 2023 elec- has love for the constituency, her to contest the by-election to tions if the leaders work hard. Manicakm Tagore is also util- but who else will love to devel- serve the people. Sujatha said He described the party leaders ising the Dubbak by-elections fact that party is important op the constituency, Harish that she would follow the foot- as cricket team and himself as to nullify the factions within than leaders. One of the party Rao questioned. In Modi's own Finance MInister T Harish Rao addressing the gathering in Dubbak on Wednesday steps of Ramalinga Reddy and the manager. "The team will the party leaders with his firm leaders told to The Pioneer that state of Gujarat, Rs 500 is fulfil his ideals. Earlier, women have different kinds of players, strategies. He assigned all the Manickam Tagore had con- being paid as social welfare He appealed to the people what basis the BJP would seek people of Dubbak seek welfare of the constituency took out a however, the team will win leaders-- from TPCC Chief to ducted review meetings simi- pension, while KCR gives Rs whether the BJP government votes from people of Dubbak and development of the con- huge rally in support of Sujata. only if it plays as a team," he mandal level leaders to partic- lar to head master. 2,000 as pension to various cat- has been giving free power to constituency, he wondered. stituency and told the electro- The rally commenced at said indirectly hinting the ipate in election campaign by "I don't know what will be egories of beneficiaries per agriculture sector or giving Will the BJP seek votes promis- rate that the people would get Dubbak RTC bus depot and party leaders that 'individual- allotting mandals, villages and the result in Dubbak. However, month, he compared and said pensions to beedi workers or ing to fix metres to the water duped if they give their vote to made its way via Ambedkar ism' will not help the party. booths. Tagore also gave tar- the atmosphere in the party that the people would not extending input subsidy consumed by farmers? Will it the Congress or the BJP. He said Circle in the town and culmi- Without naming the leader, gets to the leaders to ensure the has changed. It's a good sign believe the lies being spread by scheme under Rythu Bandhu seek votes for jeopardising the that Solipeta Ramalinga Reddy, nated in a meeting at Manickam Tagore asked of victory of the party candidate. for the Telangana Congress as Congress and BJP. He object- to benefit farmers or imple- interests of the maize farmers whose death forced by-election TelanganaTalli Statue. MP the person concerned not to Surprisingly, the party leaders Maickam Tagore is trying to ed to Bandi's statement that the menting the schemes like by allowing import of maize by in Dubbak, served the people KottaPrabhakar Reddy, MLA make their followers raise slo- are working in their allotted treat the root cause," he said on Centre is funding the welfare Kalyana Lakshmi in any of its the country? Harish sought to of the constituency till he Padma DevenderRddy, former gans in support of them and places similar to 'never before condition of anonymity. It's and development schemes of ruled states. He observed that know who will benefit from breathed his last. Dubbak TRS minister SunitaLakshma Reddy, directed them to raise slogans ever after' manner as the elec- common in Telangana the state government and the BJP has no issue to cam- allowing import of the maize candidate Sujata said that K several TRS leaders and others saying 'Jai Congress' and 'Jai tion is not that easy to win as Congress that the leaders try to denied it as totally false. paign against the TRS. On by the country? He said that the Chandrasekhar Rao, blessed took part in the meeting. Sonia Gandhi'. He asked the the ruling TRS party and BJP expose others using party plat- leaders to leave the meeting, are striving hard to win the forms leading to factions and who were not invited. He also election. infighting. However, this atti- sought explanation from the He also asked the party tude among the leaders might More facilities at party leaders who skipped the leaders to work hard by think- change with Manickam Hyd floods a national calamity: Cong meetings. ing that every leader is a party Tagore's style of working, On the other hand, candidate. He stressed on the another leader opined. Basar temple PNS n HYDERABAD soon: Minister Congress Core Telangana Pradesh Congress committee meet Committee (TPCC) president PNS n PNS/NIRMAL N Uttam Kumar Reddy on discussed SPLASHING SLOGANS Wednesday said that the State number of Minister for Forest Allola Government should increase Indrakaran Reddy on the amount for flood relief issues such as Wednesday said that steps from Rs 500 crore to Rs 5,000 huge misery and were being taken for develop- crore. Uttam, in a statement ing the famous Sri Gnana informed that the TPCC Core loss of life, Saraswathi Devastanam- Committee, which met at state and central governments the extensive crop damage property and Basar. The Minister along Pragnapur in Gajwel con- were discussed. The Core areas in rural Telangana and agricultural with his wife performed spe- stituency on Tuesday night, Committee unanimously describes the situation akin to cial prayers at the held detailed discussions on passed resolutions on various "Nero fiddles while Rome crops and temple of 'god- various issues including the issues," Uttam said. It was burns". others dess of learning' flood situation in Telangana, decided to write to the Prime The party demanded the on Wednesday. agriculture and Kalwakurthy Minister and demand that the state government to immedi- Spreading Indrakaran Lift Irrigation Scheme. present situation in Telangana ately take up enumeration of left that damaged crop to be awareness on stated that an The meeting was attended state be declared as a national crop damage due to purchased by government wearing masks, action plan was by AICC Incharge Manickam calamity. The Congress party rains/floods. "For all farmers agencies by relaxing the qual- youngsters chalked out for creating basic Tagore, CLP leader Mallu condemned the incompetent where extensive crop damage ity norms such as shading of along with the amenities and to improve Bhatti Vikramarka and other and inefficient handling of the has occurred, an amount of Rs colour, moisturize percentage officials existing facilities for the con- senior leaders. After having excess rains cum flood situa- 20,000 per acre should be and damaged cotton," it said. concerned venience of devotees belong- detailed discussions, the Core tion in Hyderabad and other given immediately. Cotton, The Congress condemned painted the ing to several parts of Committee passed several parts of the state by TRS gov- paddy and maize crops dam- the negligent and unscientific walls in Telangana and unanimous resolutions. ernment. It also condemned aged due to rains should be approach of the TRS govern- Shamshabad Andhra Pradhesh. He "A number of issues such as the negligent attitude of Chief purchased with relaxed condi- ment which has led to the col- Municipality. informed that Rs 50 crore was huge misery and loss of life, Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao tions and higher moisture con- lapse of the Kalwakurthy lift earmarked for developing property and agricultural crops is not touring the flood affect- tent be accepted. Due to the irrigation scheme in the shrine. and the inadequate response of ed areas of Hyderabad city or heavy rains, whatever the crop Mahbubnagar district. ‘Karimnagar BJP to rope in Smriti ‘Govt creating Kishan talks tough police role obstacles in model for TS’ Irani for campaign? campaign’ on encroachments PNS n KARIMNAGAR PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD cared about encroachments along the Musi river. He sug- BC Welfare Minister Gangula Telangana BJP is planning to Bharatiya Janata Party on Union Minister of State for gested that the Telangana Kamalakar on Wednesday rope in Union Minister for Wednesday strongly con- Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy government should remove opined that it was impossible Women and Child develop- demned the undemocratic, on Wednesday claimed that these encroachments imme- to think about the society ment Smriti Irani for cam- unethical an illegal methods Telangana Ministers had been diately. He attributed the without police. Peaceful paign in Dubbak. According being allegedly used by the making unwarranted criticism flood situation to encroach- atmosphere prevailed in the to sources, the party leaders ruling TRS government to against the Centre. Referring ments on tanks and nalas. As inflows rise, 18 society only because of relent- have approached the Union create obstacles to its party to their criticism that the One could understand the less service by the police of all Minister in this regard. MLA contestant M.Raghuna Centre had not yet extended extent of encroachments by cadres, he said. However, she is yet to respond. ndan Rao in the Dubbaka any help to the state for flood looking at satellite pictures of As part of police flag-day According to rumours making bypoll campaign. relief efforts, Kishan pointed the situation before and after gates of NSP lifted (police martyrs commemora- rounds in political circles, youth, by-poll equations will BJP will lodge a complaint out to media persons that the 2014 (after TRS came to tion day), a commemora- Jana Sena president Pawan be different when compared with Telangana State Election money belonged to people in power). The encroachments PNS n HYDERABAD The water level in the project tion parade was held in com- Kalyan may participate in with normal elections,” BJP Commission (SEC) and it the first place. that had taken place during reached 310.55 TMC as missionerate headquarters Dubbak by-poll campaign in sources said. Another argu- will also explore all legal The Centre had suggested the erstwhile Congress The inflows into Nagarjuna against the FRL of 312 TMC. here on Wednesday, wherein support of BJP candidate ment is that it is not the right options against the govern- to the state government to regime continued even under Sagar Project from upper Water stored in the project is Kamalakar participated as Raghunandan Rao. Clarifying time for PK to enter Telangana ment, party Telangana Unit initially spend money for the the TRS government regime, reaches is put at 3.42 lakh measured at 590 feet. chief guest. Speaking on the on the issue, BJP sources said politics, as the by-election was Chief Spokesperson K sake of flood victims from the he said. cusecs forcing authorities to Meanwhile, the MET office occasion, Minister said peo- there are no such plans as of by-election was necessitated by Krishna Saagar Rao said in a State Disaster Fund and that Stating that the flood lift 18 crest gates of the project predicted rains in the state for ple were able to lead peace- now. the death of Solipeta release here. The low-level this amount would be reim- canals and drainage systems to discharge downstream. As three or four days. If the rains ful lives only because of the “There may not be big Ramalinga Reddy. Political tactics being used by the bursed later. There was no were in a bad state, Kishan the water level reached the were to continue, the flood police discharging their impact with Pawan Kalyan analysts opine that Dubbak by TRS exploiting police and question of giving funds Reddy alleged that the KCR maximum level in the project, level in the Nagarjuna Sagar duties with a great responsi- because it is a by-election. election may not be good administrative machinery is before assessing the losses. government was not remov- the officials are discharging the Project is likely to increase fur- bility by sacrificing their free- Though Pawan Kalyan has platform for PK. It will do exposing fear of their defeat Kishan aleged that the state ing even the silt in flood flood water in its entirety. ther. dom. great fan following among more harm than good. in the election, he alleged. government officials never canals. Telangana’s Coronavirus ‘Horse power’ to fore in rescue of flood victims PNS n HYDERABAD The team recovery rate crosses 90% Horses turned out to be sav- deployed around iours helping a group of good PNS n HYDERABAD samaritans in taking relief 15 equines The state reported 1,579 new cases, materials, including food and besides relief In a remarkable development, taking the cumulative tally to rescuing marooned people in Telangana’s Covid-19 recovery narrow streets and by-lanes, workers on the rate has crossed 90 per cent as 2,26,124. Of this only 20,449 cases are where boats could not venture ground to carry the state continued to see active. Out of the total active cases, during recent floods in the city. more recoveries than new Members of the Hyderabad out rescue and infections. Health officials on 17,071 are in home or institutional Horse Riding School banded relief work, said Wednesday said 1,811 people isolation together and lent a helping Md Abdul Wahab, recovered during 24 last hours, hand to the personnel of Army, taking the total number of NDRF and police in reaching Horse riders waded through chest-deep water, navigating obstructions such as President of recoveries to 2,04,388. The people succumbed to the infec- Greater Hyderabad and dis- out to residents, whose hous- electric poles, trees to deliver essentials like milk and medicines to people HHRS state's recovery rate climbed to tion during the last 24 hours, tricts continue to show declin- es were inundated following 90.38 per cent as against the ending 8 p.m. on Tuesday. ing trends in the number of incessant rains last week. The Riding School (HHRS) said on rescue and relief work, Wahab national average of 88.8 per The fresh fatalities pushed the new cases. According to the horseriders waded through Wednesday. Relief activities said. The relief work involved also taken up Swachh Bharat cent. death toll to 1,287. The fatali- media bulletin issued by the chest-deep water, navigating were carried out at Nadeem a big team and required a lot of work earlier. The heavy rains The state reported 1,579 ty rate dropped to 0.56 per cent office of the director of public obstructions such as electric colony, Virasat nagar, Balreddy planning. Our team rescued have left 70 people dead in the new cases, taking the cumula- against the national average of health, Greater Hyderabad poles, trees, to deliver essentials nagar and others in Tolichowki citizens who were reluctant to state in the last one week and tive tally to 2,26,124. Of this 1.5 per cent. reported 256 new cases. like milk and medicines to peo- for four days starting October move out of their homes, by caused damage to properties only 20,449 cases are active. Officials said the percentage Medchal Malkajgiri t recorded ple. 15. convincing them, he added. with the state government peg- Out of the total active cases, of deaths due to Covid-19 was second highest number of Our horses came in handy at poles, parked vehicles, trees, The team deployed around The horse riding school, ging losses at over Rs 5,000 17,071 are in home or institu- 44.96 while the remaining cases at 135 followed by places where boats were unable and others, Md Abdul Wahab, 15 equines besides relief work- established a decade ago, is run crore as per preliminary esti- tional isolation. Five more 55.04 had co-morbidities. Khammam (106). to reach in view of electricity President of Hyderabad Horse ers on the ground to carry out with a service motive and has mates. THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2020 nation 05

INDIA CORNER Gehlot Gold trader attacked, robbed BJP-JD(U) alliance ‘superhit' like slams Nadda's of valuables worth lakhs remarks on CAA PNS n JAIPUR wo unidentified men attacked a gold trader Sachin-Sehwag in cricket: Rajnath Chief Minister Tand robbed him of Ashok Gehlot on valuables worth Rs 37 lakh in PNS n KAHALGAON (BIHAR) Wednesday termed as "most Jetpur town of Rajkot district Attacking the opposition RJD, Singh unfortunate" BJP President on Wednesday, police said. Calling the BJP-JD(U) partner- said people had witnessed its 15- JP Nadda's statement on Chiman Vekaria was attacked ship as "superhit" as the open- implementation of CAA. by two robbers, who allegedly ing pair of Sachin Tendulkar year tenure and can see the Nadda had on Monday threw chilli powder on his and Virender Sehwag in crick- difference between its "misrule" and said the execution of the face and snatched a bag et, Defence Minister Rajnath CAA has been delayed due containing 700 gm of gold Singh on Wednesday said one the good governance of the Nitish to the COVID-19 pandem- worth Rs 35 lakh and Rs 2 lakh cash,sub-inspector P B Vaghela of can debate on the quantum of Kumar-led alliance govt ic and asserted that the law Jetpur police station said.The attack took place when the victim, a development done by the would be implemented soon. trader from neighbouring Dhoraji town, was passing through a alliance government in Bihar, In a tweet, Gehlot said, "Even narrow lane connecting Nana Chowk and Soni Baazar, the official but no one can point a finger said. Praising Chief Minister a finger at Kumar on the issue before Covid-19 pandemic said. When the Vekaria fought back, the robbers attacked him with a at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar and his deputy of corruption. started, there were commu- knife and injured his leg before escaping the scene, he said. The on corruption. and BJP leader Sushil Modi, Taking potshots at the nal tensions in the country & victim is undergoing treatment at a hospital and further probe is Attacking the opposition Singh said there are no charges Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the situation was very tense underway, the official added. RJD, Singh said the people had of corruption against them. Singh, speaking in local in a number of areas due to witnessed its 15-year tenure "I am not making this claim Bhojpuri language, said 'lalten' BJP's insistence on imple- and can see the difference alliance of the BJP and the 15-year rule of 'lalten' (RJD's that Nitish Kumar has done has cracked and its oil has menting #CAA". "Now between its "misrule" and the JD(U) is as superhit as the poll symbol lantern) and they everything for Bihar. It could leaked and nothing will work when corona situation is still Rs 3,737 cr bonus for 30.67 good governance of the Nitish opening pair of Sachin and have also seen the development be debated whether he has now. very serious, they want to Kumar-led alliance govern- Sehwag of Indian cricket team." of Bihar during the BJP-JD(U) done enough work or less He also spoke at length stoke tensions again. It is the lakh non-gazetted employees ment. He said the alliance govern- alliance government. The per- work or more was required to about various welfare schemes time to overcome the crises Addressing a rally here in ment has provided basic facil- formance of these two govern- be done, but there can be no of the Modi government such the nation is facing unitedly he central government on Bhagalpur district ahead of ities of electricity, road and ments cannot be compared. debate on their integrity," Singh as Pradhan Mantri Awas & not to disrupt peace & Wednesday decided to the Assembly polls beginning water, which Bihar lacked for The state transformed under said. Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Jan communal harmony," he Tgive Rs 3,737 crore as October 28, Singh said, "The decades. "People have seen the the NDA government," Singh Singh said no one can point Dhan Yojana. said. bonus to 30.67 lakh non- gazetted employees with a view to encourage spending during the festival season. The decision to give Over 3K held for Priyanka slams govt over farm bills productivity-linked bonus and non-productivity-linked bonus PNS n NEW DELHI for 2019-2020 was taken at In almost all the the meeting of the Union Cabinet, Minister of Information and flouting Covid norms Congress leader Priyanka places in UP, Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar told reporters. The bonus, to be Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday farmers are forced given in a week's time, will encourage the middle-class to spend and PNS n NEW DELHI such violators," the senior attacked the BJP-led govern- to sell their paddy thus add to the demand in the economy, the minister said. Kolkata Police officer said. ment at the Centre over the The Kolkata Police has arrest- The maximum number of new farm laws and alleged that crops at Rs 1,000 ed over 3,000 people in the 734 arrests were made on farmers in Uttar Pradesh were to 1,100 per last 10 days for flouting October 18, while on Tuesday forced to sell paddy at a rate quintal, about Rs Senior BJP leader Eknath COVID-19 protocol and not there were 495 arrests. lower than the minimum sup- wearing masks, a senior offi- Apart from the Naka check- port price. 800 less than the Khadse to join NCP: Minister cer said on Wednesday. ings, police were arresting Taking to Twitter, she also Rs 1,868 per Besides, intensifying vigil in people from places in and posted a video of a farmer quintal MSP, said isgruntled Maharashtra and around the city, Kolkata around the market and shop- alleging corruption in crop Priyanka Gandhi BJP leader Eknath Police between October 11 to ping malls which have been procurement at the DKhadse will join the NCP 20 has arrested at least 3,418 witnessing people gathering in Mohammadi Khiri mandi. on Friday, state people for not wearing face large numbers for Durga Puja "The BJP government is minister Jayant Patil said on masks to check the spread of shopping. holding a government Khat This is when there is a guar- Farmer's Produce Trade and The Congress, many other Wednesday, ending coronavirus, the officer said. "We are keeping a tight Sammelan over the bills which antee for MSP, think what will Commerce (Promotion and opposition parties and several speculations about the senior "... We are trying to raise the vigil on areas like New Market, are against the interest of the happen when this guarantee is Facilitation) Bill, 2020, the farmers organisations have saffron party leader jumping awareness level of the people Gariahat, Lake Market and farmers, but is not listening to not there, she added. Farmers (Empowerment and been protesting against these the ship.Khadse was sulking about wearing masks during areas which have markets and the pain of the farmers," Her attack on the govern- Protection) Agreement of Price legislations, claiming that these since he was made to resign this ongoing pandemic. But shopping malls and arrest- Priyanka Gandhi said in a ment comes a day after the Assurance and Farm Services will harm the interests of farm- as minister in 2016 in the then Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP some people have taken ing people for not wearing tweet in . Punjab Assembly adopted a Bill, 2020 and the Essential ers and benefit corporates, a government over corruption allegations. Speaking to reporters here, this thing very casually and masks," the officer said, adding "In almost all the places in resolution rejecting the Commodities (Amendment) claim denied by the govern- Patil, who is the state NCP chief, said with the joining of a seasoned violating the norms. And now that the drive will continue. UP, farmers are forced to sell Centre's new farm laws and Bill, 2020 -- were passed by ment. leader like Khadse, who is a former minister and ex-leader of with the Durga Puja around West Bengal has reported their paddy crops at Rs 1,000 passed four bills that it said will Parliament recently. The Centre has asserted that opposition in the state Assembly, the Sharad Pawar-led party will be and with doctors cautioning 3,29,057 COVID-19 cases and to 1,100 per quintal, about Rs counter the contentious legis- Subsequently, President Ram these new laws will be benefi- strengthened, particularly in the Khandesh region. Khadse, who is we have enhanced the vigil 6,180 deaths from the viral 800 less than the Rs 1,868 per lation enacted by Parliament. Nath Kovind gave his assent to cial for farmers and will believed to have strained ties with Fadnavis, comes from Jalgaon and started being strict with disease so far. quintal MSP," she said. The three farm bills -- the the bills. increase their income. district of the Khandesh region. Once seen as No.2 in the then Fadnavis cabinet, Khadse resigned as revenue minister in 2016 over land grab allegations, and since then he has been largely sidelined in the saffron party. Patil claimed "a lot of people" want to join the NCP, but said there is no need to hold bypolls amid the COVID-19 Opposition leaders condemn Stan Swamy's ‘Ready to protest crisis. "Eknathrao Khadse saheb, who worked hard along with (late) Gopinath Munde saheb to expand and strengthen the BJP in Maharashtra for several years, told me some time back that he has quit his party," Patil said. arrest, urge people to break silence alongside AIADMK’ PNS n NEW DELHI today when someone like PNS n CHENNAI Stan Swamy was arrested. He ‘Doubt whether HC order will Opposition leaders on is someone who has been The DMK on Wednesday said Wednesday expressed solidar- working in Jharkhand for it is ready to join forces with be enforced in letter & spirit’ ity with activist Stan Swamy, years, in the remote faraway the AIADMK government and est Bengal Congress who has been booked under villages, wandering in the protest for getting the 7.5 per president Adhir Ranjan the UAPA, and demanded that jungles, just so that the adiva- cent quota in medical admis- WChowdhury on the stringent law be repealed. sis, Dalits and minority pop- sions for state-run school stu- Wednesday expressed doubt if They also urged the public ulations here could be dents, a day after the ruling the Calcutta High Court order to break their silence on the reached. This is extremely dispensation sought early making all community puja government's efforts to "chip disappointing. Stan Swamy clearance by the Governor for pandals as no-entry zone will away the rights of the people". is also suffering from many a bill envisaging the reserva- EPS should come be enforced in letter and spirit The NIA arrested 83-year- diseases," Soren said. tion. Chief Minister K forward and announce by the state administration. He old Swamy on October 8 in the CPI(M) general secretary Palaniswami should come for- said the state government had Bhima Koregaon case. Activists Sitaram Yechury as well as the ward and announcea prote- a protest on the matter "failed to give a convincing" and political leaders have been DMK's Kanimozhi urged civil ston the matter after consult- roadmap during the hearing at the high court about ways to contain condemning Swamy's arrest, society groups and the public ing the opposition parties, after consulting the group transmission of COVID-19 virus if puja revellers hit the streets. saying that despite him being Activists and political leaders have to break their silence over the DMK president M K Stalin opposition parties, Chowdhury, who is also the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha a patient of Parkinson's disease "government's attacks on the said in a tweet. described the Mamata Banerjee government as an "inept, inefficient and suffering from other health been condemning Swamy's arrest, rights of the people". In this matter, "DMK is said M K Stalin regime". "The CM herself has confirmed community transmission problems, he is now in jail. saying that despite him being a "Today we have to make a ready to protest/agitate already started in West Bengal and COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Speaking at a press confer- patient of Parkinson's disease and decision as political parties, as together with the AIADMK tal reservation to students the state. Keeping that situation in mind the state has failed to ence organised by People's the whole society whether to government.@CMOTamilN of government schools who convince the hon'ble high court that it will be able to check that graph Union for Civil Liberties suffering from other health accept what is happening in adu should come forward clear the National if crowds are allowed on puja days," the West Bengal Congress (PUCL), Jharkhand Chief problems, he is now in jail silence or say this is enough to announce protest Eligibility cum Entrance president said. "I have doubt if the administration will succeed in Minister Hemant Soren and fight them together. If we (demonstration) by talking Test (NEET). enforcing the order of the high court barring entry of visitors into the claimed that the government accept this, then in a few years with parties," the leader of "I urge you to imme- pandals. There are thousands of pujas across the state, small and was trying to silence the voic- "The NDA government sit- our country are being weak- we will not see a democratic the opposition in the state diately give assent to the big," he said. Chowdhury alleged the CM has taken hasty decisions es of marginalised communi- ting in the centre today - it is ened today by different groups India that we know. Every law assembly said. Stalin also bill and help fulfillment of "which had only caused confusion in people's mind." The senior ties. silencing the voices of those and organisations for its own that this government has wrote to Governor the dream of government Congress leader further said decisions like providing Rs 50,000 as a In a video message, he speaking for the adivasis, Dalits political benefit under a hidden passed has chipped away the Banwarilal Purohit seeking school students to an extent grant to every puja committee has been taken keeping an eye on vote alleged that under the present and other marginalised groups, agenda," he claimed. rights of the people. It's time his immediate approval to to pursue medicine as their bank politics while many people are dying every day due to lack of government, the unity, integri- the non-BJP ruled states are "It is forcing us to ponder to break the silence," the bill, passed by the profession," he said in the proper healthcare facilities. ty and democratic structures being harassed, the various about where the country is Kanimozhi said in the video assembly on September 15 letter, a copy of which he were under attack. constitutional mechanisms of headed. It crossed all limits conference. for providing the horizon- shared with his tweet. ‘Thorough measures needed to In poll battle for Bihar, a war of songs erupts PNS n PATNA Tiwari also belongs, has Suna ho Bihar ke bhaiya, launched by become an internet sensation deal with radicalisation in J&K’ Amid the hustle and bustle of the party as its new election song, is a with her rap song Bihar mein the Bihar assembly elections, straight lift off jiya ho Bihar ke lala the kaa ba where she takes a grim, PNS n SRINAGAR with terrorism in the Union should involve community the BJP on Wednesday got its sardonic view of her home Territory. "Indoctrination is elders to promote the message Delhi MP and Bhojpuri singer foot-tapping number from Manoj state. She says a lot remains to Jammu and Kashmir not limited to an individual of peace, prosperity and har- Manoj Tiwari to reprise one of Bajpayee-starrer Gangs of Wasseypur, be done despite a decade-and- Lieutenant Governor (LG) taking up a gun after brain- mony," Sinha said. his chartbusters, appealing to which had acquired a cult status upon a-half of sushasan (good gov- Manoj Sinha advocated com- washing by terror outfits, but He called for a regular voters to retain their trust in ernance). prehensive measures on with the help of rabid online change in strategy to deal with the states ruling dispensation. its release a decade ago Manoj Bajpayees rap num- Wednesday to deal with radi- and offline propaganda, terror terror-funding from across the Suna ho Bihar ke bhaiya, ber mein kaa baa, calisation of youngsters in the elements sitting thousands of border. "To deal with terror- launched by the party as its retained the tune as well as the badi mushkil se (against vari- released recently to much Union Territory, saying terror miles away are trying to infil- funding, there is a need to new election song, is a straight came out with the catchy phir background score of the orig- ous odds). He goes on to add acclaim, had inspired Rathore, elements from thousands of trate a large section of the soci- change our strategy regularly lift off jiya ho Bihar ke lala the se Nitish Kumar ho. inal number, reminds the vot- that if someone says in spite of who keeps a low profile and miles away are trying to infil- ety," the LG said in his address. so that we tackle it with a com- foot-tapping number from The JD(U) chief had then ers that he wants them to sup- so many accomplishments reaches out to viewers and lis- trate a large section of the soci- He said as a part of compre- prehensive response," the LG Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Gangs comfortably returned to power port the JD(U) chief even as Bihar mein ka ba (what does teners through songs which she ety with the help of rabid pro- hensive counter-radicalisation said. He said cyber-patrolling of Wasseypur, which had belying naysayers who were the larger than life persona of Bihar have to offer) then the self-records on her smart paganda. measures, there must be a and round-the-clock moni- acquired a cult status upon its skeptical about his coalition Prime Minister Narendra Modi person needs to get eyeglasses phone and uploads on social Addressing policemen on well-coordinated, community- toring of malicious content on release a decade ago. with arch rival Lalu Prasads and his benevolence towards checked. media. the occasion of the Police supported platform to publi- the dark web is another chal- Incidentally, the composer of RJD finding resonance with the Bihar seems to be the central For the politically aware A self-styled cultural activist Commemoration Day at cise and propagate the sensible lenge, but asserted that the the original song, Sneha voters. theme of the parody. people of Bihar the insinuation who wants to pull Bhojpuri Zewan on the city outskirts, voices against terrorist ideolo- police and other security forces Khanwalkar, had been roped in Back in the NDA, Kumar is In the song that lasts nearly is hard to miss. music out of the slush of sleaze, Sinha hailed the Jammu and gy. "Our strategy on counter- are capable of formulating an by the campaign team of Chief now the coalitions chief min- eight minutes, Tiwari dwells at Neha Singh Rathore, a Rathore likes to make a polit- Kashmir Police for maintain- radicalisation and de-radical- effective mechanism to deal Minister Nitish Kumar in the isterial candidate, and in the length on the progress made by bespectacled 20 something ical point without caring much ing law and order and dealing isation must be inclusive and with it. 2015 assembly polls when she new song Tiwari, who has the state under the NDA rule from Kaimur district, to which for party affiliations. THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Crowdpuller Tejashwi RJD leader Lalu Prasad’s son has committed himself to the race Welfarism and growth rather late in the day. He may dent but can’t demolish Nitish ne would have expected the pandemic to dull the campaign for the Bihar elections but Rashtriya We have to get past the obsessive compulsion to look at monthly outcomes and OJanata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav is cer- tainly stealing the thunder in optics. The surging crowds instead adopt a medium-to-long-term approach for a sustainable recovery at his rallies, in total violation of social distancing norms, the high decibel cheers and his promise of providing cols at festive gatherings, there 10 lakh jobs show the despondency of the State’s is a risk of further waves of viral outbreaks. This in turn will migrant workers, who are looking for a sliver of hope, deepen the negative impact on if not the promised land. They say visuals shape per- future earnings and impact con- ception, and though Bihar’s wisened voter has seldom sumer spending in the following quarter of 2020 to 21. been swayed by spectacles and transferred votes, Ultimately, the volume of Tejashwi’s appeal is certainly giving some anxious consumer spending is not being moments to the Janata Dal (United) supremo and incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. dictated by need-based buying, but by what I term as the “Index But with popular sentiment favouring the BJP with which JD(U) is in a combine, can Tejashwi BINDU DALMIA of Fear-Intensity.” The quantum churn the political waters if not turn the tide? Perhaps, he has immersed himself rather of “Fear-Intensity” in consumers late in the day but will this legitimise his claim to being the torchbearer of his father, Lalu he Indian economy has wanes and rises in response to been stress-tested many the local COVID-load, intermit- Prasad Yadav, and his social justice movement? For now, Tejashwi, who has often been times before but never tent lockdowns and the visibil- criticised for running away to Delhi at the slightest challenge and being arrogant, is seri- been dented as savagely ity of each individual’s anticipat- ously investing himself as a chief ministerial aspirant. And over the last six months, he as this time around. But ed earnings over the next six T2020 will be remembered as the months, which are now dictat- has been grounded in his State, worked the grassroots and built a people connect. Most year that eroded a decade’s worth ing behavioural patterns of con- importantly, he has decided to step out of Lalu’s shadow and recast the political dia- of progress, the annus horribilis that sumers. logue to his specifications. He knows full well that he cannot fill his father’s big shoes bought humanity to its knees. Which sectors can ride the Governments and businesses across economy towards sustainable just yet and that RJD would still get the traditional caste-based loyalty and minority votes the world are undergoing rapid recovery? There is empirical based on Lalu’s goodwill. After all, the Yadav-Muslim combined votebase still makes for recalibrations in order to adjust to evidence that increased spend- 30 per cent of the State population. So he wants to carve out a broader constituency for the world of extreme volatility, ing in infrastructure during uncertainty, complexity and ambi- downturns has never failed to himself that is more contextual than historic and is keen to make the most of a time when guity (VUCA). So, when the Chief have trickle-down effects in the political stock of Bihar’s one-time deliverer Nitish is at an all-time low. So instead of Economist of the International rebooting the economy and cre- harping on the RJD’s core plank of caste, he has made unemployment of the State’s Monetary Fund (IMF) states that ating millions of jobs. As most youth the pivot of his campaign, as economics is the only issue that matters in pandem- “the world economy is not coming emerging nations are con- back to 2019 levels until 2022”, it is strained for resources, the Indian ic-hit times. This helps him on two counts. First, it helps him reel in the youth, who form a comforting statement of fact that Government would be looking about 24 per cent of the electorate and who, like the migrant workers, are thoroughly economic contraction is a univer- to tap into concessionary finance disenchanted with the way Nitish handled their return during the lockdown. They even sal phenomenon and not a stand- facilities being extended by alone, India-centric affliction. international development idolised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for rehabilitating them in transit, a So, how is the Government around advised emerging emerging markets like India as on lifestyle pleasures that creates finance institutions. The World fact that the BJP is likely to encash for itself. Second, though the RJD is seen as a scam- catalysing towards a sustainable nations like India to set aside fis- the effect of rate cuts and liquid- the much needed “feel-good Bank, Asian Development Bank tainted party, a new generation hardly remembers the details and Tejashwi is hoping to growth momentum? The task has cal prudence and take on further ity keeps waning due to the weak factor.” Levels of discretionary and IMF are fast-tracking gen- not been easy for a country with debt, as “you first worry about transmission. However, the pol- spending are a vital marker of erous assistance to member contemporise the party’s appeal among the young. In fact, his catchy slogans, like “Nayi limited financial resources to secure fighting the war, then you figure icy of easing credit flows is not economic health, as people only countries facing a COVID- Soch Naya Bihar” or “Abki Bar Yuva Sarkar,” are in tune with his effort to recast himself lives and livelihoods of 130 crore out how to pay for it.” insulated from the downside spend on lifestyle expenses once crunch, with global interest as a development-oriented leader who can fill in where Nitish failed. Besides, he has also people, who account for 18 per cent Interim solutions lie in first risks of defaults that could they have disposable funds left rates being at historic lows. of the world’s population. Given the addressing livelihood issues by impact the health of the already after paying for taxes, housing, Assessing sectoral bounce given tickets to some upper caste leaders but has been astute enough to not upset the constraints, the Narendra Modi-led further extending the timelines fragile banking sector. Because savings and other essential backs in recovery for the July to backward castes and Dalits, considering that Nitish has systematically chipped away at Government has pursued a path of of direct income support for the it is a given that the impact on needs. September quarter, it has been the RJD’s base over the years by creating sub-categories like the Extremely Backward re-booting and rebuilding the econ- rural poor, as also offering urban the financial sector isn’t usually To gauge the downward or largely driven by agriculture, omy by wresting four pillars paral- migrants a similar package. The immediately visible, so the true upward trends in these sectors, while IT, healthcare, fintech, Castes (EBCs) and Mahadalits. Tejashwi, is, therefore, trying to broaden the party’s base lelly. First, by addressing interim Centre has spent around two per impact of defaults on loans will predictive insights can be gained educational technology, tele- to make up for this slide and wants to personify the Bihar that doesn’t want Nitish. It is and short-term solutions for sus- cent of GDP on welfarist reflect only in the following from the data of the Google com and e-commerce sectors this that makes him engaging in what was thought to be a colourless election. taining livelihoods. Second, by schemes like direct cash trans- quarters. Community Mobility Report will remain the prime engines of identifying and spending on post- fers for income support, free The phenomenon of that uses anonymised data pro- post-COVID growth, as they The question is if the relatability and people connect can work on the ground math- COVID sectors of growth that will grains for the rural poor, “revenge” or “rebound” spend- vided by Google Maps. The come under the category of the ematically. Of course, this time both Lalu and Tejashwi have been careful about seat allo- lead to sustainable and a long-term increased spendings on ing during the festival months is global Google Mobility Index new “Touchless and Homebody cation to allies, preferring to keep the lion’s share for the party. They have learnt the hard recovery. Third, by using its man- Mahatma Gandhi National at best a temporary surge. As we trends show that travel and Economy.” date to push ahead with powerful Rural Employment Guarantee enter the festive season, there is mobility levels had fallen to Stock markets, long seen as a way, drawing a blank in the Lok Sabha elections last year after contesting only 19 seats reform agenda, passing in quick Act (MNREGA) and so on. As already an average uptick by 34 44.7 per cent in April and risen proxy for the real economy, are on their own and apportioning the rest among allies, who couldn’t ensure vote transfers succession long-pending reforms in the crisis is far from over and the per cent to 40 per cent in sector- to 82 per cent by mid- now being driven by ultra-lax to either the RJD or the Congress. So the party is contesting 144 Assembly seats, leav- labour, agriculture and education. duration of the pandemic is specific surges in the major September. Here again, mobili- monetary policies in the devel- ing 70 for the Congress and 29 for the three Left parties. On its own, its vote-catching India is poised for a stronger and uncertain, it is doubtful the propellers of growth like retail, ty and commuting will vary with oped world. But stock market more robust comeback as com- Government will prematurely consumer durables, automo- the spread or decrease in region- buoyancy in no way mirrors the potential goes up but right now with Nitish splitting its pie, what with Dalit leader Jitan pared to partial or cyclical withdraw welfarist spending. biles and residential housing. al COVID-loads. actual economic pain at ground Ram Manjhi and other splinters migrating to the JD(U), floating outfits or becoming rebounds. Fourth, in order to By lowering interest rates, However, socio-economic vari- The aviation and hospitality levels, even as the Sensex con- Independents, the RJD still needs its old allies lest they, too, desert and split the anti- maintain a steady growth momen- providing credit guarantees for ables have contributed to wors- industries have been among the solidates around the 40,000 tum, the Government has pursued MSMEs, allowing for loan ening VUCA levels in the ser- 26 most stressed sectors and mark. vote. Besides, RJD won 80 seats in the 2015 Assembly election together with Nitish and balancing social sector spending moratoriums and one-time vices sector, which contributes recovery is not expected before However, unlike measuring the JD(U) votebase. That’s gone now. So RJD cannot risk disadvantaging itself further. with infrastructure spending. The restructuring of loans, the 54 per cent to the GDP but has 18 to 24 months. The tourism the stock market performance Besides, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) now has a broad caste arc with Centre recognises the importance Government has deployed a seen irrecoverable demand- industry contributes nine per on a quarterly basis, corporates of infrastructure as the foremost sizeable fiscal package of around destruction. cent to the GDP, generates sub- and the Government will have the support of dominant groups like the Kurmis, Koeris/Kushwahas and Mahadalits, who engine of growth and the need to seven per cent of GDP towards Travel, tourism, shopping, stantial revenues and accounted to get past the obsessive compul- account for 60 per cent of Bihar’s population. Tejashwi is banking on the Left parties for scale up outlays to at least eight per increasing liquidity. This is much hospitality, aviation, entertain- for 87 million jobs in 2019. sion to look at monthly out- transplanting “caste” with “class” and hoping to make a breakthrough among the poor cent of Gross Domestic Product required to address the supply ment, leisure and fashion come The festival season is expect- comes, and instead adopt a (GDP) on “next-generation infra- side needs of the industry, under the discretionary-spend ed to give a big boost to these medium-to-long-term approach and underprivileged. By and large, the Left parties have limited but committed voters and structure,” for which an allocation though funding has not ade- service sector, which is expect- closely aligned sectors and will for a sustainable recovery, while can matter in the RJD-led alliance. Besides, Tejashwi visited flood-hit refugees at their of `111 trillion investment has been quately percolated down to ed to see an improvement dur- hopefully fuel the wheels of the remaining resilient enough to homes and toured the really backward pockets of the State. And though politically and set aside from 2020 to 25. SMEs, who are most severely ing the festive months. Viewed economy till the end of 2020. calibrate policies to the VUCA Can the Government do more impacted by the downturn. through the lens of behaviour- Optimism thereafter rests on the factors. ideologically divergent, he backed rival claimant and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader by way of welfarist measures, given While globally, Central Banks al science, the phenomenon of advent of the vaccine by early (The writer is author, colum- Chirag Paswan for pointing out Nitish’s flaws, cleverly not antagonising himself among the anticipated shortfalls in rev- have continued with massive “revenge buying, or spending on 2021. However, with the onset of nist and Chairperson of the the Paswans, a dominant section of Dalits. Nitish needed a credible challenger much ear- enue? The World Bank, usually the doses of Quantitative Easing indulgences” happens after a winter and the negligence of National Committee for Financial lier for people to reconsider, a space quietly picked up by the BJP with its post-Ayodhya paragon of caution, has this time (QE), there is room for more in prolonged period of suppression maintaining distancing proto- Inclusion at the Niti Aayog) swell and the Modi aura. A fortnight of roaring success doesn’t translate to votes. Will Tejashwi remain a talking point or indeed become a turning point? S O U N D BITE Is the mic ready? I wonder I have come back Your generation can be Social media content must be who did that to our mic? with great memories, the one that creates a new regularly monitored to prevent I don't believe it was Joe a fabulous racing normal in America. One that's its misuse by the enemies. Keep Durga in our hearts (Biden). You know who it experience and fairer, where the system treats Militancy sponsored by the was? 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And not just in Sir — As a big strategic move, with the BJP, which is in power Bengal, where the arrival of Ma Durga meant a time India has invited to the n October 20, during his seventh address to the at the Centre, has failed to deal of feasting and spending on new clothes and house- annual Malabar naval exercises nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an with these issues and things have after a gap of 13 years. This Oearnest appeal to the citizens to not be careless only changed for the worse. hold goods, but across the country, across commu- proves the Quadrilateral Security during the pandemic, especially as the festival season There needs to be a complete nities, these months meant exchanging gifts, sweets Dialogue (Quad) — which is approaching. As we continue to live with the virus, overhaul of the Government and what not. It was a time for togetherness, where includes the US and Japan as the “even a small negligence” on our behalf can dampen and people are aware of it. other two members — as being the festive spirit. He even announced that the However, with so many players children travelled back to be with their families and the something more than a mere Government is making all possible efforts to ensure that in the ring, only time will tell usual news stories of these times over the past few years were the exorbitant airfares talking shop. This will be the a vaccine, whenever it is launched, reaches every Indian. who comes out on the top. across the country. However, in these Coronavirus-infected months, whether in Kolkata Quad’s first full military-level However, on the other hand, COVID protocols are being N Kalam engagement and a step closer for brazenly violated by political parties in Bihar and other Maharashtra or in Delhi’s Chittaranjan Park area, the limited and scaled down pandals have become the eventual formalisation of State election rallies. One such incident was when Bihar’s no-go areas. But while the pandemic has dampened enthusiasm in many sensible peo- the grouping. New Delhi, over- Deputy Chief Minister, Sushil Kumar Modi, addressed two metres and all attendees wearing masks. However, China over Taiwan ple, who are relying on digital feeds to address their spiritual quest, others are incorri- coming its previous hesitation to an election rally at Ramgarh in Kaimur district with an in the race to woo the electorate, the political leaders gible. Festival romantics, for whom the joys of pandal-hopping cannot be denied, have invite Canberra, changed tack estimated 20,000 people gathered to listen to him. have forgotten that the pandemic is not over yet. So Sir — Beijing is enraged as India after China’s growing belligerence Throwing caution to the wind, the participants clustered while the PM’s address was informative, the Centre considers formal trade negotia- compelled the Calcutta High Court to modify its ban on entering pandals, now allow- and the ongoing border standoff together, ignoring social distancing, and most did not needs to practise what it preaches or else Bihar elec- tions with Taiwan. China’s terri- ing small groups inside. How on earth will this be monitored? While this can possibly in eastern Ladakh. With China even wear a mask. tions could turn into a mass virus-spreading event. torial and economic imperialism be managed in cities like Kolkata, Howrah, Asansol and Siliguri, how will the rush be flexing its muscle across the The Election Commission’s guidelines for holding Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee has forced its neighbours to region, the need for a counterbal- a physical rally mandate social distancing of at least Faridabad look for alternatives and a way to controlled in the hundreds of small towns that dot the South Bengal countryside, all of ancing strategic-security plat- counter the dragon. which have their own Puja pandals and where people invariably use India’s densest sub- form was sorely felt. Beijing, that So, even though New Delhi urban rail system to work in the city of Kolkata? The potential for a regional healthcare had compared the grouping to should it launch another 1962 Hollow promises? from where does he plan to get has been reluctant to seek trade sea foam in 2018, now sees this style attack. Additionally, India the money for the salaries? This talks with Taiwan earlier, such a disaster is tremendous and one presumes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech move as a serious concern. and the US are expected to sign Sir — Campaigning for the isn’t the first time. Rather the step would reduce our depen- was to ensure that things do not get out of hand. In Delhi, puja organisers have been The Quad, through regular the last of four military commu- Assembly elections in 243 con- campaigning period is usually dence on China for supplies careful and no large pandals have been set up. The few pujas that are happening are naval coordination, can now nication foundational agree- stituencies of Bihar is heating up. full of such tall promises that are and further the goal of seeking actualise the idea of a free and ments — the Basis Exchange and And at one such rally, Rashtriya forgotten once the polling is over. greater investments in technol- taking place purely for religious purposes in temples. open Indo-Pacific region. An Cooperation Agreement — for Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi However, it is an absolute fact ogy. One hopes that the citizens of India pay heed to the PM’s request and understand effective navy with advanced geospatial cooperation. This will Yadav promised 10 lakh that the State needs comprehen- KV Seetharamaiah that God will not be angry if we do not go and pay obeisance in person. This is a hor- operational logistics gives India give us more eyes to monitor and Government jobs if he comes to sive changes in numerous sec- Hassan the ability to exploit China’s react quickly to Chinese moves. power. In response, the Chief tors: Employment, economy, rible aspect of today’s reality and there will be an economic price as well, but if we are Malacca dilemma and disrupt N Sadhasiva Reddy Minister and Janata Dal (United) education, healthcare, stringent Send your feedback to: to stay safe and healthy during the winter, we do not have a choice. energy supplies to the latter, Bengaluru leader Nitish Kumar asked Yadav measures to save flood-affected [email protected] THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN A sad epoch in POINTCOUNTERPOINT THIS (KAPIL’S) SHOW IS FULL OF DOUBLE MEANING IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE. I HAVE human history WORDS, IN WHICH THE MEN WEAR WOMEN’S CLOTHES, CHOSEN HAPPINESS AND PREFER TO FOCUS ON MY DO CHEAP THINGS AND PEOPLE LAUGH. WORK AND CONTINUE TO KEEP DOING THAT IN FUTURE. Having planned Operation Gulmarg, Pakistan —ACTOR —ACTOR AND COMEDIAN unleashed its tribal militia on Jammu and Kashmir on October 22, 1947 MUKESH KHANNA KAPIL SHARMA The lines are blurred

RAGHVENDRA SINGH The judgment in the Rhea Chakraborty case has virtually laid down a new norm oday is a black day in history and India is observing it as such, with regard to police jurisdictions, one which may be misused by complainants to protest against Pakistan’s role in instigating violence and Tterror in the Valley. Having planned Operation Gulmarg, Pakistan unleashed its tribal militia on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on October 22, 1947. Overruning Muzzafarabad, Domel and Uri, the tribal lashkars, led by Pakistan Army personnel, reached Baramulla on October 26 and wreaked havoc. A November 10 despatch by Robert Trumbull of The New York Times relates vividly the death and destruc- tion that was unleashed upon the town by the marauders. It had been stripped of its wealth and dignity before the tribesmen fled in the face of advancing Indian troops, who had rushed to the rescue of the hapless residents. Survivors of those events estimated that AMIT JAISWAL 3,000 of their fellow townsmen, including four Europeans and a retired British Army officer, Colonel Dykes, and his pregnant wife, were slain. When the raiders rushed into town on October 26, one party of ne issue which has captured the imagina- Mahsud tribesmen scaled the walls of the Saint Joseph’s tion of India and occupied most of the Franciscan Convent compound and stormed the convent hospital Ospace in the country’s electronic and print news media in recent times, especially some tele- and the church. Twenty-four hours later, when the Indian Army entered vision channels, is the untimely death by suicide Baramulla, only 1,000 were left of the population of about 14,000. of actor Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR). The young Max Despott, an Associated Press photographer, described on man, who was originally from Bihar, was found November 2 that he saw more than 20 villages in flames while fly- dead in his home in Bandra, Mumbai on June 14, ing over a section of Kashmir Valley, extending within 20 miles of where he had hung himself. Srinagar. The villages had been set on fire by the invaders, who were Going by the set procedures in such cases and scouring the Valley and moving in the direction of Srinagar. given that this was a high-profile one involving Sydney Smith of Daily Express of London was in the a celebrity’s death, the Mumbai Police went about Baramulla Hospital during those ten days and filed a first hand report its work diligently. It recorded the statements of of the attack on the convent. “The tribal lashkars had come shoot- 56 people, including the immediate family members, relatives, live-in partner, friends and ing their way down from the hills on both sides of the town. They staff of the deceased actor. At that point of the climbed over the hospital walls from all sides. The first group burst investigation, none of them alleged any foul play. into a ward firing at the patients. A 20-year-old Indian nurse, Their statements, too, did not suggest a cognis- Philomena, tried to protect a Muslim patient whose baby had just THE APEX COURT able offence. Consequently, the Mumbai Police HEAVILY RELIED been born. She was shot dead first and the new mother was next. registered the matter as an accidental death and Mother Superior Aldetrude rushed into the ward, and as she knelt proceeded in terms of Section 174 of the Code UPON THE WORDS over Philomena, she was attacked and robbed. When the Assistant of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). However, after ‘ACCOUNTED FOR’ Mother, Teresalina, saw a tribesman point a rifle at Mother Aldetrude, about 40 days, on July 25, a First Information IN THE SECTION TO she jumped in front of her and a bullet went through Teresalina’s Report (FIR) was registered at the Rajiv Nagar UPHOLD THE heart. At that moment, Colonel Dykes raced from his room to get police station in Patna, Bihar, at the instance of VALIDITY OF THE the actor’s father, KK Singh, levelling allegations FIR. IT DID CITE A the Mother Superior out of danger, shouting at the tribesman as he of breach of trust, misappropriation of proper- ran. But the Mother Superior was shot and Colonel Dykes collapsed FEW JUDGMENTS ty of his deceased son and abetment to suicide TO SUBSTANTIATE beside her, with a bullet in his stomach. His wife ran from her hus- against his live-in partner Rhea Chakraborty and band’s room to help the Colonel, but she too, was shot. While this ITS REASONING. IT her family members. CAN SAFELY BE went on, Gee Boretto, an Anglo-Indian, was killed in the garden in A police team from Patna went to Mumbai lawful jurisdiction of the Patna Police. the investigation, collecting evidence CrPC does not grant the apex court any front of nine nuns. Then the nuns themselves were lined up before to carry out the investigation. However, the SAID THAT IN NONE The apex court heavily relied upon and recording the statements of wit- such power. Once the petition for a firing squad. We did not find Mrs Dykes until the following day. Mumbai Police raised the issue of jurisdiction and OF THE CITED the words “accounted for” in the nesses. Will any meaningful probe be transfer itself had been declined, there She had been thrown down a well. Reports had come that the chief there was a lot of acrimony over the issue. Finally, JUDGMENTS, THE Section to uphold the validity of the possible in this manner? Will it not cre- was no occasion to further decide the of another Evangelical Mission, Major Ronald Davis, a Welshman, on the recommendation of the Bihar WORDS FIR. It did cite a few judgments to sub- ate a situation of political slugfests and jurisdiction of the Patna Police to reg- and one of his two English women assistants, had been shot dead. Government, the Central Government directed ‘ACCOUNTED FOR’ stantiate its reasoning. Though it is not inter-State wrangling with regard to ister an FIR, as it was neither a conse- the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to carry HAVE BEEN USED possible to discuss every single judg- investigations by the police force of one quential matter, nor was the decision of The other assistant was said to have been taken to the hills,” says out the probe in the matter. Meanwhile Rhea ment here, it can safely be said that in State into a crime committed within the transfer petition dependent on the Smith in his report. OR APPLIED BY THE Chakraborty approached the Supreme Court COURTS. THEY DID none of the cited judgments, the words territorial jurisdiction of another State? adjudication of validity of the FIR. On Abdul Rahman of Baramulla, too, recorded his observations and under Section 406 of the CrPC for the transfer “accounted for” have been used or Will every such case then be assigned the perusal of the Rules reproduced said that the raiders looted the Hindus to begin with, burnt the hous- NOT IMPLY THAT of the FIR from the jurisdiction of the Additional ONLY BECAUSE THE applied by the courts. They did not to the CBI or some other Central above, there was no occasion for the es of the Sikhs and killed them. “As a result of this arson and loot, Chief Judicial Magistrate III, Patna Sadar, to the imply that only because the accused agency? single judge to adjudicate upon these the Sikhs and the Hindus fled Baramulla, leaving their houses burn- Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, ACCUSED WOULD would eventually be accountable to legal Another aspect which needs to be issues. In effect, the judgment says that ing, and most of their women were raped and kidnapped. The raiders Bandra, Mumbai. EVENTUALLY BE heirs of the deceased, the FIR could be noticed is that as per Supreme Court in cases where a person commits sui- did not touch the Muslims to begin with — perhaps they wanted Now, the settled legal position is that the FIR ACCOUNTABLE TO lodged wherever the legal heirs of the Rules notified on May 11, a single judge cide or is murdered and there are alle- to win their sympathy. After a few days when they found that they has to be registered at the police station, which LEGAL HEIRS OF deceased reside, even though no part is competent to hear certain bail mat- gations of breach of trust or misappro- were about to be forced out of the Valley, they turned on everybody. has jurisdiction over the area where the offence THE DECEASED, THE of the offence has ever taken place with- ters and transfer applications. The rel- priation of property, then the FIR can or any part of it is alleged to have been commit- in the jurisdiction of that police station. evant apex court rule reads, “Provided be registered by the legal heirs of the They started wholesale loot, arson and rape. They killed whoever FIR COULD BE ted. Prima facie the Patna Police had no jurisdic- For argument’s sake, let us take a that the following categories of matters deceased at any police station in India, came in their way. The raiders also took all the valuable ornaments LODGED WHEREVER tion to register an FIR in the matter. Even if the THE LEGAL HEIRS hypothetical case of a businessman, may be heard and disposed of finally wherever they reside. The investigation of silver and gold, shawls and so on when they left,” he recalled. complaint filed with the Bihar Police disclosed who commits suicide in Mumbai due by a judge sitting singly nominated by then will have to be carried out by the According to the Wazir-i-Wazarat of Baramulla, Chaudury OF THE DECEASED commission of some cognisable offence, the RESIDE to alleged financial wrongdoing on the the Chief Justice: Special leave petitions officer in-charge of that police station, Faizullah, the tribal lashkars entered in groups of 30-40 men. Over established procedure would be to register a “zero part of his business associate or agent arising out of grant, dismissal or rejec- though no part of the offence has ever 5,000 of them were concentrated in Baramulla at one time. They FIR” and transfer it to the police station empow- or even a creditor. Now, let us say that tion of Bail Application or Anticipatory taken place within its jurisdiction. were mostly tribesmen with a few Punjabi Muslims, all well-armed ered to do so. The Section which becomes rele- one son of the deceased businessman Bail Application in the matters filed The judgment in the Rhea and led by Pirs, Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary officers. vant in this matter is Section 181(4) of the CrPC. resides in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and against the order passed under Section Chakraborty case has virtually laid The local Muslim Conference men joined the raiders and acted as It reads, “Any offence of criminal misappropri- another in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. By 437, Section 438 or Section 439 of the down a new jurisprudence with regard guides. From the day the raiders entered the town, they started killing ation or of criminal breach of trust may be virtue of this judgment, the police forces CrPC 1973 (two of 1974) involving the to police jurisdictions. It has blurred non-Muslims and looting and burning houses, irrespective of reli- inquired into or tried by a court within whose of these two places would have the juris- offences punishable with sentence up lines and has serious implications on local jurisdiction the offence was committed. Or diction to register an FIR and investi- to seven years imprisonment; applica- the criminal justice system so far as the gion and raping women. They broke into houses in groups of 10- any part of the property, which is the subject of gate the matter only because the money tions for transfer of cases under Section initiation of criminal proceedings is 12, robbed them and carried away valuables, clothes and food. About the offence, was received or retained, or was was eventually to be accounted for to 406 of the CrPC 1973 (two of 1974); concerned. This will only result in con- 280 lorries were used to ferry this loot. The Pakistani raiders left required to be returned or accounted for, by the the satisfaction of the legal heirs in these application of an urgent nature for fusion and is susceptible to misuse by on the night of November 7 when the Indian Army re-captured it. accused person.” two cities. Thus, they would have the transfer of cases under Section 25 of the complainants. The court has given an The Times of London reported on November 11 that residents seemed The Supreme Court, in its judgment, upheld option to choose the place/State which CrPC 1908 (five of 1908).” open-ended and wide interpretation to delighted to welcome the Indian troops. The Press despatch also the validity of registering the FIR in Patna, main- best suited their interests. An FIR sets Now Rhea Chakraborty filed a peti- the words “accounted for” in Section bore testimony to the fact that the convent and hospital were not ly on the ground that the allegations also relat- criminal law into motion and, therefore, tion under Section 406 of the CrPC for 181(4) of the CrPC. This is bound to destroyed by the Indian aerial attacks as alleged by Pakistan wire- ed to criminal breach of trust and misappropri- a probe by the police will follow. A transfer of investigation in the FIR reg- give birth to myriad and complicated less statements. ation of money, which were to be eventually police team from Lucknow or istered at Patna, Bihar to Mumbai, issues in the near future. (The writer is Secretary, Ministry of Culture) accounted for in Patna (where the complainant Ahmedabad, as the case may be, will which was dismissed by the single judge (The writer is an advocate in the resides) and that could prima facie indicate the have to travel all the way to Mumbai for on the ground that Section 406 of the Punjab and Haryana High Court) New strategies for the new normal FOREIGN EYE This outbreak serves as a reminder for retailers to be more proactive in planning and resilient in their response to future disruptions

of both. However, the pandemic and precautionary measure. Use of services bring to decision-making. pute the risk of supply chain disrup- ic era. As of today, India is among the subsequent national and local lock- like contactless digital payments, social Consumer connect: Now more tions. The partnership with local gro- top countries with the highest number downs have greatly impacted both commerce and virtual consultation than ever, it is must for retailers to con- cery stores will help retailers to ensure of COVID cases and there is no end to supply and demand. The supply side are also seeing a rise. nect and communicate. Consumers will timely contactless last mile delivery the contagion in sight. Even the coun- was hit by administrative restrictions Many of these behavioural changes definitely like to know what a business even during a crisis. Retailers also need tries, where the outbreak seemed to be and limited resources while demand, will continue even after the pandemic is doing to ensure their safety, for deliv- to re-imagine in-store experience, con- in control initially, are experiencing a too, remained subdued due to job-loss- is over. McKinsey and Company cited ery as well as in stores. Despite the pan- sidering customers’ safety and efficient second wave. This has caused supply es, salary cuts and restrictive spending. this as “consumer behaviour shift.” For demic, customers will need timely operation with reduced staff while and demand disruption and jolted the WORK, EDUCATION SWAPNIL KOSHA In such a situation, an agile response is example, people will get used to the deliveries of their order. So, in case of complying with social distancing market ecosystem. REVOLUTION AHEAD SONI JOSHI needed for swift operations, customer comfort of home delivery, ease of dig- item shortages or delayed fulfillment, norms. Hence, it is certain that retailers, satisfaction and surviving in the post- ital payments, varieties offered by it is necessary to explain the cause and Technology skills: Technology that are an integral part of the demand- Because the pace of Corona era. online markets and so on. Retailers convey the commitment. allows retailers to have relevant infor- driven economy, need to be financial- he Indian retail industry is a high- Evolving consumer behaviour: need to draw insights from these Extra activity: First and foremost, mation and visibility throughout the ly prudent, fast in their response to the technological change, ly competitive, $800 billion mar- Though retail has undergone many sig- changes and rebuild the consumer con- retailers need to adapt to safety regu- supply chains, resulting in timely com- new dynamics and ready to collaborate digitisation and globalisation Tket with a Compound Annual nificant disruptions in the past, perhaps fidence as the new normal continues. lations, sanitisation procedures and reg- munication with all the stakeholders. through the value chain to thrive dur- just keeps accelerating,the Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent. none has shifted consumer behaviour Financial skills: Revenue is sharply ulatory directives at the country, State Businesses will need secured, informa- ing this crisis and subsequent periods. world is being knit together Out of that, the share of online retail is as rapidly as this contagion has. The dropping for many categories. Even and municipal level in various phases tive and intuitive shopping apps, which As with many sectors, it is likely that more tightly than ever — $32.7 billion with a CAGR of 31 per changes are happening due to factors though store profit has gone down, of the unlocking. They need more can balance for the lack of store visits. retail will see a regime shift and con- cent. Smartphone penetration, brand like challenges in personal situations, retailers need to pay rents, salaries and dynamic inventory and logistics plan- Also, Artificial Intelligence will contin- solidation. Smaller and financially- sure, the globalisation of consciousness, demographics and pol- preferences towards local products, pre- so on. Hence, at this point it is neces- ning to meet the fluctuations both in ue to make a big impact in this sector struggling businesses might face diffi- goods and people has been icy support are the factors transform- cautionary measures against the virus sary for them to optimise cost and cur- demand and supply, plus a connect with to predict real-time consumer demand, culty in surviving this crisis. At the same slowed by the pandemic and ing and pushing this industry towards and rising digital awareness — a by- tail the offerings to profitable items. In employees regarding their health and optimise inventory and manage back- time, retailers with a unique value politics, but the globalisation omnichannel retailing. product of promotion of contactless the long-term, as demand picks up, it financial well-being. This will prevent orders, thus ensuring operational agili- proposition will come out stronger. This Omnichannel retailing is a fully- transaction. would be prudent to invest in attrition and business continuity. ty. outbreak serves as a reminder for of services has soared — integrated approach to commerce, pro- Even in the unlock stage, con- omnichannel fulfillment as means to Infrastructure: The Indian online Also, Smart Mirrors and retailers to be more proactive in plan- and the half-life of skills is viding shoppers a unified experience sumers are hesitating to visit stores and financial resilience. retail infrastructure is in an intermedi- Augmented Reality can help build a ning and resilient in their response steadily shrinking, meaning across all channels or touchpoints, while exercising social distancing mea- Accept the new normal: Social dis- ate stage. The pandemic just exposed store-like environment in the virtual to unprecedented disruptions in that whatever skill you including online and offline. It offers sures, many uninitiated customers are tancing, safety and hygiene proce- the flaws and inefficiency which were world, ensuring safety. This way, retail- future. possess today is being made consistent merchandise and seamless moving towards online retailing. For dures will be here for a while. The best already there. Retailers should review ers and associated stakeholders need to (The writers are Senior Research interaction between online and offline example, many senior citizens are opt- way to go forward is to accept the new the location of warehouses, delivery ramp up technological skills and infra- Scholars at the Indian Institute of obsolete faster and faster. channels, thus combining the benefits ing for online grocery shopping as a normal and the complexity it will centres and their distributors to com- structure as they enter a post-pandem- Science, Bengaluru.) (The NYT editorial) THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22, 2020 money 08 ‘Antivirals, hyperloops among 20 Independent directors a ‘puzzle', says Sebi chief markets to transform economies’ n PNS MUMBAI Sebi Chairman PNSn NEW DELHI Describing independent direc- Tyagi admitted that Half of working adults worried tors as a "puzzle", Sebi The World Economic Forum Chairman Ajay Tyagi on the independent on Wednesday released a list of Wednesday urged such direc- 20 markets of tomorrow that about jobs, says global survey tors resigning from boards of directors are a will transform economies in an than 12,000 working adults in companies to flag corporate "puzzle" which the inclusive and sustainable way, PNSn NEW DELHI 27 countries showed. governance concerns if they and named India among the The prevalence of job-loss have any. Sebi is trying to deal countries that present solid More than half of the working concern was highest at 75 per Independent directors have technological systems for such adults globally are concerned cent in Russia, followed by 73 an important role to perform with as it attempts to a transformation. about losing their job in the next per cent in Spain and and 71 per as they are a voice of the However, several countries, 12 months, including 57 per cent in Malaysia. Germany minority shareholders and strengthen the including India, will need cent in India, but more than scored the best with 26 per added that in the last two-three overall systems development in the social and two-thirds are hopeful that their cent, while it was 30 per cent in years, Sebi has seen a rise in institutional fabric to deliver employers will help them retrain Sweden, and 36 per cent in the the number of resignations of these markets, the Geneva- unemployment insurance have transformation. for new employment Netherlands and the US. such people. present headed by banker based organisation said in a also been included in this list. "As the world grapples with opportunities, a global survey However, 67 per cent of "If any such resignation is on ing to deal with as it attempts Uday Kotak who had drafted white paper released at its 'Jobs The WEF said some of these the socio-economic conse- showed on Wednesday. workers worldwide said they account of governance con- to strengthen the overall sys- the code on corporate gover- Reset Summit 2020', which is new markets will rely particu- quences of the COVID-19 The survey, released at the can learn skills needed for the cern, considering the role of, tems. nance, will play an important being held online. larly on advances in technolo- pandemic, there is an increas- World Economic Forum's 'Jobs jobs of the future through their and expectations from, inde- India Inc has faced frauds role. These 20 'markets of tomor- gy, while others will require ing demand to shape a new Reset Summit' being held current employer. Nearly nine in pendent directors, I urge the over the last few years and reg- The industry bodies have to row' include broad-spectrum radically new social and insti- economy that addresses broad- online, also showed wide 10 workers in Spain think they resigning independent direc- ulators have been making self-regulate, introspect more antivirals, spaceflights, skills tutional set-ups. Some markets er societal and environmental variations between countries, can gain essential new skills on tors to come forward and state efforts to strengthen the cor- and set higher standards on capital, water rights and qual- will emerge from a combina- challenges while generating while an average of three in four the job, whereas fewer than half the same clearly to the public porate governance standards. corporate governance, Tyagi ity credits, genes and DNA tion of both the elements. economic growth," it said. To workers in Russia feared job in Japan, Sweden and Russia. at large," Tyagi said at an "... the whole thing that they said. Investors, including insti- sequences, precision medicines These markets can help soci- achieve this, the world needs to losses, it was just one in four in Across the 27 countries, event organised by industry (independent directors) are tutional and retail, also have an and orphan drugs, EdTech eties protect and empower set an ambitious agenda of Germany. perceived ability to learn and grouping CII. the voice of the minority important role to play and (education technology) and people, advance knowledge technological and socio-insti- In India, nearly 57 per cent develop those skills on the job He also said that the direc- shareholders, to what extent need to participate in the vot- reskilling services, artificial and understanding, and protect tutional innovations to pilot of respondents said they are was found to be the most tors are mandated to give rea- should they be accountable ing processes more actively, he intelligence, satellite services, the environment, among other new markets that can help 'concerned' about their jobs -- widespread in Spain (86 per sons for their resignations and responsible, how they fit added. greenhouse gas allowances, benefits. The WEF said coun- solve these challenges, the over 25 per cent are 'very cent), Peru (84 per cent), and within seven days and go in into the board structure, Similarly, auditors, credit reforestation services, and tries with advanced technolog- WEF added. It added that concerned' and 31 per cent are Mexico (83 per cent) and the beyond "cryptic" writing to which type of people should be rating agencies, debenture hydrogen. Besides, electric ical capabilities, strong social India, Spain and Japan are just 'somewhat concerned'. least common in Japan (45 per detail out an exact reason for taken" are among the issues trustees and proxy advisors vehicles, plastics recycling, care, capital and future-oriented below the bar in terms of Globally, 54 per cent cent), Sweden (46 per cent), their move. Sebi is grappling with, Tyagi also have an important role to data, digital financial services, institutions are more likely to socio-institutional innovation, concerned about job losses in and Russia (48 per cent). India Tyagi admitted that the said. play in upping the overall hyperloop-based transport ser- create a broader range of new while the economy of Taiwan, the next 12 months, the WEF- also scored very high at 80 per independent directors are a According to him, industry standards and helping usher vices, new antibiotics, and markets needed for economic China, is just above. Ipsos global survey of more cent. "puzzle" which the Sebi is try- groupings like CII, which is at reforms, he noted. Sensex rises163 PNC Infratech IEX sees 13.2 pc growth MONEY MATTERS lowest bidder DB Corp Q2 net profit falls points, Nifty 40 for Rs 1,001 cr in electricity sales in Q2 62 pc to Rs 28.52 crore PNSn MUMBAI PNSn NEW DELHI PNSn NEW DELHI edia group DB Corp on Wednesday reported a 62.26 Extending its gains for the Infrastructure company PNC Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) Mper cent fall in consolidated fourth session, equity bench- Infratech on Wednesday said on Wednesday said it has net profit at Rs 28.52 crore in the mark Sensex ended 163 points it has emerged as the lowest recorded a 13.2 per cent rise in second quarter ended on higher on Wednesday, led by bidder for a Rs 1,001 crore electricity sales to 16,486 mil- September 30, 2020, on account of index majors HDFC twins project in Andhra Pradesh. lion units (MU) in the lower revenue from operations. and ICICI Bank. The company has been September quarter, as power The company had reported a net After gyrating 825.54 points declared the L I (lowest) bid- demand accelerated and profit of Rs 75.57 crore in the July-September quarter a year in a highly volatile session, the On the other hand, TCS, der in an EPC Project for returned to pre-COVID levels. ago.Revenue from operations during the quarter under review was 30-share BSE index ended Nestle India, Reliance "Upgradation of Canal The second quarter wit- down 34.82 per cent at Rs 346.36 crore as against Rs 531.39 crore 162.94 points or 0.40 per cent Industries and HCL Tech were System from Pothireddypadu nessed a sharp recovery in in second quarter of 2019-20, DB Corp said in a regulatory filing. higher at 40,707.31. among the laggards. Head Regulator and BCR industrial activities and elec- The company publishes newspapers such as Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Similarly, the broader NSE "Domestic indices managed Complex from foreshore of tricity consumption, owing to Bhaskar, Divya Marathi and Saurashtra Samachar. Meanwhile, in a Nifty rose 40.85 points or to close in the green, but not Srisailam Reservoir and easing of the lockdown restric- Q2FY20 (July-September and industrial activities, the separate filing, DB Corp informed the BSE that its board approved 0.34 per cent to finish at without its share of hiccups improvements to existing tions across the country, an 2019)," it added. power demand also accelerat- the appointment of Santosh Desai as an additional director with 11,937.65. over rumours on waiver of SRBC/GNSS Canal up to IEX statement said. The second quarter initial- ed and returned to the pre- effect from October 21, 2020 to hold the office as a non-executive PowerGrid was the top interest on loans," said S berm level from "The electricity volumes on ly saw a slump in manufactur- COVID levels, IEX said. independent director for a term of three years subject to the gainer in the Sensex pack, Ranganathan, Head of Banakacherla Complex to the exchange witnessed an ing due to re-lockdowns in a The country witnessed a 2 approval by the shareholders. surging over 4 per cent, fol- Research at LKP Securities. Gorukallu Balancing increase of 13.2 per cent Y-o- few states, however, the indus- per cent y-o-y growth in lowed by Bharti Airtel, Tata Banks and metals provided Reservoir...with the Water Y (year-on-year) in Q2FY21 trial activity picked up national peak demand and 4.6 Steel, NTPC, HDFC Bank, support even as several stocks Resources Department, (July-September 2020) and momentum in August and per cent increase in energy UltraTech Cement and Kotak saw profit booking during Andhra Pradesh," PNC stood at 16,486 MU as com- September, it said. consumption in September BDR Pharma launches generic Bank. afternoon trade, he added. Infratech said in a statement. pared to 14,560 MU in With the rise in economic 2020. cancer drug in India DR Pharmaceuticals on Women Wednesday said it has Fitch affirms Kerala rating Bajaj Finance Q2 Blaunched the generic version of Lenvatinib drug for the treatment taking to Data of various types of cancers in India. The generic version of the drug has at ‘BB' with stable outlook net profit falls 36% Science been launched under the brand the state's risk profile and a compound annual growth rate name 'Bdfoie' in the country. The capsules are used for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer, PNSn moderate 'bbb' debt-sustain- (CAGR) of 10.4 per cent in the PNSn NEW DELHI 6,523 crore during the July- PNSn MUMBAI advanced liver cancer and advanced kidney cancer, BDR Pharma THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ability assessment, Fitch said, immediate past four years September period of 2020-21 said in a statement. The results of clinical trials showed adding that Kerala is a 'type A' (FY15-FY19). Bajaj Finance Ltd (BFL) on as against Rs 6,323 crore in the Gender positive workplace encouraging results with safety and efficacy on patients with Rating agency Fitch on government as it can incur "We estimate FY20 GRP at Wednesday reported a 36 per same quarter a year earlier, policies are attracting more aggressive tumours, it added. The drug is priced at Rs 1,620 (4 Wednesday affirmed its rating structural deficits. Rs 8.7 lakh crore. Kerala's cent drop in its consolidated BFL said in a regulatory filing. women to the Data Science mg) and Rs 2,970 (10 mg) for a pack of 10 capsules, the for Kerala at 'BB' with a stable The agency has assessed total revenue increased at a net profit at Rs 965 crore for Net interest income was up space, as a significant per- statement said. "By launching cost-effective therapy options we outlook. the state's revenue robustness four-year (FY15-FY19) CAGR the second quarter of the 4 per cent at Rs 4,165 crore as centage of women believe want to mitigate the challenges faced by Indian patients in seeking The BB rating is for the as 'stronger' and the stand- of 12.5 per cent, faster than its 2020-21 fiscal year. against Rs 4,000 crore. that there are more opportu- access to treatment and finding a timely cure for life threatening long-term foreign currency alone credit profile in 'BB' cat- GRP," it said. The non-banking finance The Pune-headquartered nities for them in the AI and diseases," BDR Pharmaceuticals CMD Dharmesh Shah said. and local currency issuer egory, reflecting a combination The state has stable revenue company had posted a net company said new loans Analytics field now than five default ratings of the state, the of the mid-range risk profile. sources, as its tax and non-tax profit of Rs 1,506 crore in the booked during the second years ago, says a survey. agency said in a statement. The state's gross regional revenue accounted for 67 per July-September quarter a year quarter of this fiscal dropped According to a survey by ed- "The BB rating affirmation product (GRP) rose 11.4 per cent of operating revenue in ago. 44 per cent to 36.2 lakh as tech company Great Learning, DLF pre-leases 7.7 lakh sq ft with stable outlook" is based cent in FY19 at current prices FY19, higher than the all- Its total consolidated against 64.7 lakh in the corre- while 54 per cent women said on a 'mid-range' assessment of to Rs 7.8 lakh crore, which is state average of 55 per cent. income grew 3 per cent to Rs sponding period a year ago. there are more opportunities office space in Chennai for them in AI than five years ago, 27 per cent believe that ealty major DLF's rental arm equal growth and pay for the has given on lease 7.7 lakh sq Cathay Pacific to same level of experience and Rft office space to Standard education will encourage more Chartered GBS in an upcoming cut 8,500 jobs UK govt borrowing rises to record due to Covid women. The top five factors commercial tower in Chennai to be an economy ravaged by the year to 208.5 billion pounds. through the pandemic con- cited for this rise in opportuni- constructed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore, a senior company PNSn HONG KONG PNSn LONDON coronavirus pandemic. That's the highest figure tributed to a 34 per cent ty include positive workplace The Office for National since records began in 1993. increase in day-to-day policies, greater participation of official said on Wednesday. DLF Hong Kong airline Cathay The UK government's bor- Statistics said Wednesday Tax revenue dropped 11.6 spending. women in the hiring process, Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL), which is a joint venture between DLF and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, has leased Pacific Airways said Wedn rowing rose to the highest that the government bor- per cent from a year earlier Public sector net debt now favourable recruitment policies, the space in its commercial project 'DLF Downtown' at Taramani in esday it would cut 8,500 jobs level on record in the first half rowed a net 36.1 billion in the six months through stands at 103.5 per cent of lesser bias towards women and Chennai being developed with a total investment of Rs 5,000 crore. and shut a regional airline as of the financial year as tax rev- pounds (USD 47.1 billion) in September. At the same the U.K.'s annual economic presence of more role-models "We have signed an anchor leasing deal with Standard Chartered it grapples with the plunge in enue fell and authorities spent September, pushing the total time, support for individuals output, the highest level for women than before, the sur- GBS for our upcoming office building at DLF Downtown," DLF's air travel due to the pandem- billions of pounds to prop up for the first six months of the and businesses to get since 1960, the ONS said. vey added. Managing Director (Rental Business) Sriram Khattar told PTI. ic. Khattar said this is one of the largest office space leasing deals in About 5,300 employees recent times. "We will be developing a built-to-suit office building of based in Hong Kong and 10 lakh sq ft leasable area in this project. We have pre-leased 7.7 another 600 elsewhere will lakh sq ft space to Standard Chartered GBS as an anchor tenant. likely lose their jobs, and Integrated terminal building at Pune airport by Mar ’22 2,600 unfilled positions will be cut. The cuts are about 24 PNSn MUMBAI AAI has undertaken system, per cent of the company's Besides, 32,000 sq ft space Skoda Auto Volkswagen India workforce, Cathay Pacific The new integrated terminal the construction work has been provisioned for food said in a statement. “The building being constructed at for the new integrated and beverages and retail out- exports over 25k cars global pandemic continues to Pune airport with an invest- lets inside the airport, the have a devastating impact on ment of Rs 475 crore to handle terminal building in release said. koda Auto Volkswagen India aviation and the hard truth is 2,300 passengers during the order to cater to the The project also includes on Wednesday said it has we must fundamentally peak hours is expected to be construction of a service yard Sexported over 25,000 cars in restructure the group to sur- completed by March 2022, continuous surge in of 3,800 sq metre, a 10-lakh the current year so far and achieved vive,” Cathay Pacific CEO AAI said on Wednesday. litre capacity underground the milestone of shipping out Augustus Tang said in a state- A multi-level car park passenger traffic and tank, 1,130 kilo litres per day 5,00,00th domestically produced ment. The company said it (ground plus three storeyed +2 ease congestion capacity sewage treatment car, despite the challenging demand will also shut down Cathay basement floors) is also under plant, among others, it said. scenario globally. The 5,00,000th Dragon, its regional airline construction at a cost of Rs 120 With a parking capacity of milestone car is a left hand-drive Vento sedan, which is part of a unit, with operations ceasing crore as part of the airport 2,300 passengers (1,700 1,024 cars, the facility will be batch of 982 cars being shipped out to Mexico from Mumbai port, from Wednesday. It will seek revamp plan, the Airports Pune Airport in order to cater new building, which is spread domestic and 600 interna- connected to the departure Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd (SAVWIPL) said in a regulatory approval for most Authority of India (AAI) said to the continuous surge in in over 5 lakh sq ft area, is like- tional) during peak hours, it area of the existing building release. The European car major started exports of its vehicles from of the routes to be operated in a release. passenger traffic and ease con- ly to be completed by said, adding that it will be with a sky bridge with provi- India in 2010 with 65 units of the India-built Volkswagen Vento for by Cathay Pacific and its AAI has undertaken the gestion at the airport. March,2022, AAI said. equipped with five boarding sion of escalators and an ele- the South Africa market. Since then, the company has continued to budget airlines subsidiary construction work for the new More than 40 per cent of the The swanky new terminal bridges, 34 check-in counters vator at the building side for grow incrementally to build the 'Made in India' presence to 61 countries across South America, Central America, Africa and others. HK Express. integrated terminal building at work is completed and the building will be able to process and in-line baggage handling dropping/going up. 9

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Imagine finding friends in people you never met? Imagine thousands of them helping pay for a LENDING A crucial surgery without even knowing who you are, but doing it all in the name of humanity? Through the That's exactly what HELPING HAND happened with Yona and his 10-year-old looking glass daughter Blessy. They Hyderabad has officially gone virtual! In talk to The Pioneer's response to the pandemic, the event RACHEL industry is shifting towards innovations in DAMMALA on how a the form of a new socially distanced reality community of people changing the way we interact rapidly. In the that cared for them, wake of this, Hyderabad’s Goethe-Zentrum regardless of age, presents the first-of-its-kind virtual photo gender, and language exhibition featuring works of 10 renowned artists based in Hyderabad on the emotions of unity, harmony, and non-violence. Wondering who these amazing photographers are and what do they do? SHIKHA DUGGAL writes about them

mita Talwar Serish Nanisetti Amita Talwar is a Hyde- Serish Nanisetti is the author of rabad-based artist, pho- Golconda Bagnagar Hyderabad, A tographer, documentary which is a narrative chronicle of the filmmaker, and social city during the Qutb Shahi era. A entrepreneur, who runs journalist with a national English Art for Causes, which focus on pro- daily in Hyderabad, he has exten- viding education and introducing sively researched, written, and pho- different art forms and creative in- tographed the city. He is busy puts to children from economically climbing hills, forts, or tramping underprivileged backgrounds. Her through graveyards to get us some photographs, paintings are primari- of his beautiful clicks. ly utilised to generate funds for Sourav Nandi I thank everybody that shelled out every penny to NGOs. make me see another day in my life. When I grow S. Harpal Singh Sourav Nandi is a blooming artist from Bengal. He was born up to be a doctor, I’ll treat the poor free of cost so S. Harpal Singh is born and and brought up in Birbhum district they won't have to go through all that my father did brought up in the Adilabad district near Shantiniketan. Photography is to save me in northern Telangana, which is his passion, he has participated in a known for its amazing range of number of group shows in Kolkata BLESSY biodiversity. He has also been the and across India. Some of his works former Senior Assistant Editor with have been selected in international a national English daily, based out exhibitions too! of his home district. For the last 17 Vijay.S.Jodha years, he has travelled across the district as a part of his work and Vijay S. Jodha is a Gurgaon- e often wonder across different states, lan- penny aside from the bed I’m glad I did, because it was began clicking pictures in the rural based writer, filmmaker, and self- “what can my guages, and religions came cost, Dr Dharmesh led the this very struggle that melted areas. trained photographer. He has pro- contribution forward as one strong com- surgery and Prashant people’s hearts to come for- Namrata Rupani duced five books and his projects W alone do?” The munity to stand by Blessy as Bachchan advised the family ward and help. I thought to have been showcased in galleries, Applauses miraculous story she battled the disease. to go for crowdfunding via myself, even if God intended “Photography can change lives. museums, and festivals worldwide. of a 10-year-old It all started when Blessy Milaap. “While we weren’t so to take my child, I will do all It’s all about your perspective”, says His films have been broadcasted on girl who was able to beat a began losing weight all of a sure of receiving much, we I can to keep her with us as Dr Namrata Rupani who discov- 75 channels in 195 countries fatal disease will make you sudden and fell sick. A thought we’d give a try. And long as I can, but God was ered photography as her passion including on BBC, CNN, and for Ankur rethink how valuable every health check-up revealed she that’s how thousands of gracious and sent this huge while being a full-time dentist. She Discovery. His projects have single contribution as a had jaundice, and months strangers blessed Blessy and community of people who started ‘Capture Life’, a photo ser- received over 70 honours in 24 community is. later, when medication didn't our lives by giving their never knew me to help our vice company offering wedding and countries. All of a decade old, Blessy, work, a proper scan showed hard-earned money to afford daughter.” portrait photography services. She Swarat Ghosh a happy-go-lucky girl was it was Wilson’s disease. the treatment. Today, her Today, the 6th grader started conducting photography Bhatia diagnosed with Wilson’s “Soon, she was at end-stage smile devoid of that pain, smiles as a mark of complete workshops which are now incredi- Swarat Ghosh is an Indian pho- Disease, which could poten- liver damage and only an gives us joy like nothing recovery from the transplant bly popular! She has shot multi- tographer based in Hyderabad. His tially take her life if not oper- immediate liver transplant else,” shares the father. that a community of com- tudes of commercial projects for photography has been published in ated upon. An immediate could help save our daughter. There also were people pletely unknown people has over 7 years now, which includes several national and international soaring liver transplant was the only The treatment would cost us who told Yona that he, who helped her afford. Blessy, not weddings, portraits, infrastructure, magazines, including The road to her recovery. Her 26 lakhs, and I, an auto dri- ran around hospitals and for surprisingly, hopes to be a food, etc. The joy of her pictures Washington Post, Burn Magazine, father, Yona, an auto-driver ver, could never be able to money for more than a year, doctor when she grows up. made her expand into the fine art National Geographic Traveller, and couldn’t afford the 26-lakh earn so much,” Yona, Blessy’s should let his daughter “I thank everybody that print business to make fine art International Street Photographer. rupee surgery. But when father tells us. That’s when (eldest among three chil- shelled out every penny to prints, provide design and print Furthermore, he was nominated for high somebody told him about kind doctors like Dr Latha dren) go since nobody could make me see another day in solutions for various clients across the Joop Swart Masterclass orga- seeking help from strangers Prasad, Dr Dharmesh Kapur, promise the operation, even my life. When I grow up to India. She is also internationally nized by World Press Photo. could help to an extent, he Prashant Bachchan, Yona’s if done, could help save be a doctor, I’ll treat the recognised as the Fearless During that same year, he won nkur Bhatia is playing the didn’t believe it at first. He pastor came to the family’s Blessy’s life. He shares, “They poor free of cost so they Photographer and has been named awards under the “Series” cate- main antagonist in the decided to give it a try and rescue. While Dr Latha did meant it in good stead, but I won't have to go through all in the “ Most Luxurious Wedding gories of two major street photogra- series Crackdown, which the result if for us to see. all that she could do to treat couldn’t ever give up without that my father did to save Photographer” by Wedding Vows phy festivals – the London Street A has an ensemble cast. Thousands of people, the girl without charging a trying till the last minute and me," she smiles. magazine. Photography Festival and Brussels’s Clearly standing out as Street Photography Festival and Tariq who is the head of the Samar Jodha many more such accolades to his Pakistani army, he is as menacing Samar is a photographer and name. as it can get and is a sight to behold filmmaker who uses his practice to Sreesailam Pasupula with his portrayal of the character. highlight the voices of the margin- Praises are pouring in from every alised. He is keenly invested in After completing his Master nook and corner, with audiences YOUTH, a group that he believes Craftsman Diploma in Professional loving the series. He worked in CLEARLY has the power to lead and enable Photography and Digital imaging Sarabjit, Haseena Parker, and social impact. Samar owns Red from Mumbai, Sreesailam Pasupula Aarya earlier and his graph as an STANDING OUT Balloon, an organisation that has undertook extensive traveling in actor has only been going up and AS TARIQ WHO emanated from his long-held vision India since to pursue his personal he knows no limits now. of using art to positively set a dis- projects and experience the diverse “It was a fantastic time shooting IS THE HEAD OF course in society. With this, he has cultures of the nation. He thus spe- for Crackdown. We finished it just THE PAKISTANI given his vision a platform by creat- cialised in different genres of pho- in the nick of time. I would like to ing a collaborative ecosystem that is tography. He has received more thank Apoorva Lakhia sir for this ARMY, HE IS AS critical, a large-scale mobilisation, than 25 International Awards at wonderful opportunity. I hope I MENACING AS and impactful. With art and design HPA-China, PX3-France, IPA- have been able to do pure justice to at its core, he builds partnerships USA, B&W Spider-USA, The it. We wanted it to be a menacing IT CAN GET AND with children of all ages and back- Colour Awards-USA, Alliance character as well as a memorable grounds, raises awareness on criti- Francis-Paris, etc. He was also the one, seems we have managed to do IS A SIGHT TO cal issues, and enables individual Grand Prize winner at the Lonely just that. Acting is something that BEHOLD WITH leadership towards a change. Planet International Contest in makes me feel alive and gives me a Saurabh Chatterjee 2010 and received the Xposure kick. It's my only passion as I quit a HIS PORTRAYAL International Travel Photography Wallstreet job for this. I am lucky OF THE Saurabh is the Founder and Scholarship Award at Sharjah UAE to have been getting some great Chief Educator at SIA Photography. in 2016. opportunities. We as a team put in CHARACTER IN His dream is to see India and to Photographs can capture a our best from Crackdown and I CRACKDOWN make every camera-owner a great moment in time that is gone forev- think the results are very convinc- photographer. He has written over er or capture a moment in history ing,” shares Ankur. 200 travel articles for various maga- for future generations. They can Fans are asking for Season 2 and zines and newspapers. His works also change behaviour and stimu- it will be sometime before we hear have been published in several late understanding between people about that. It's been some solid national and international publica- so don’t let anything hold you back, performances and we have clear tions including the National surf Goethe-Zentrum across social standouts in them. Ankur definite- Geographic Traveller, Lonely media, and have a look at these ly completes both. 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Thursday October 22 2020 what’s brewing? DIGITAL DUSSEHRA: WHAT OTT Shweta Tripathi PLATFORMS HAVE IN STORE ‘flattered' on being here is history, compared to humour, lots of violence and and a T lot more drama in Ayushmann Khurrana store, as OTT plat- forms lay out the ctress Shweta Tripathi praised her for highlighting such spread for the festival week- Sharma, who has carved an issue. Shweta says she will end. IANS brings you a list of her space in Hindi films continue trying to be a part of upcoming shows and films and web shows with her such “unique content”. that you must shortlist for A slant at breaking taboos “Every actor has their own your definite Dussehra with her choices of roles, journey. Mine from the very start watch. feels flattered when she is com- has followed a simple mantra — I pared to Ayushmann Khurrana, will do stories that call out to me MIRZAPUR 2 who has won wide acclaim as and back stories that need to be well as a substantial fan base told. When I ask for people’s It’s finally time for the sec- showing similar trait. time, I want to do justice to their ond season to unfold. BORAT SUBSEQUENT “Comparisons to Ayushmann investment. Over the years that’s Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali MOVIE FILM in reviews are quite flattering. We the kind of work I have been get- Fazal, Rasika Duggal and live in an era when competition is ting. People are willing to place Shweta Tripathi, the second It is a follow-up to the healthy and our peers only their bets on a risk taker,” she season is expected to be more 2006 comedy centering on inspire us to be better. said. “This year when The Gone bloodsoaked and vengeful. It the real-life adventures of a Ayushmann has made this entire Game was being conceptualised will be interesting to see how fictional Kazakh television generation of actors proud with and the makers thought of me to the story unfolds after the journalist named Borat. The his ability to do films that most do a full fledged series shot at death of ’s film stars Sacha Baron Cohen other actors wouldn’t touch home, I was supremely excited Mirzapur 2 character, Bablu. The show and Irina Nowak in the lead before. I am glad people are with the concept and idea. Five drops on Prime roles, and is directed by Jason appreciating the work I have years ago, I had shot a film called Video, October 23. Woliner. It will release on done so far. Challenging norms Zoo, which was shot entirely on casting made October 23 on Amazon of society is an important facet of phone. I am glad A SUITABLE BOY Prime Video. being an artist and my primary that I am seen goal, over and above entertaining as someone Amika Shail Mira Nair’s screen adapta- COMEDY COUPLE others, is to trigger a conversa- who will back tion of the Vikram Seth novel tion each time,” Shweta said. unique con- emotional A Suitable Boy features , The film stars Saqib Saleem Her tryst with breaking tent. I really Ishaan Khatter and newcom- and Shweta Basu Prasad. taboos and triggering con- enjoy work- inger-turned-actress Amika Shail er Tanya Maniktala. It is a Directed by Nachiket Samant, versations continues with ing with plays a pivotal part in the upcoming story of two young lovers the com-rom is based in her new short film, debutant web series, Mirzapur 2. She recalls who dare to break tradition Gurgaon and set against the Laghushanka, directors being emotional when her casting in and stereotypes in newly backdrop of the burgeoning where Shweta because they S the show was confirmed. independent India. The lim- stand-up comedy scene in the plays Shruti, have a fresh “I became emotional when the ited series has already been city. It will start streaming on a young view of story- news broke of my confirmation in Mirzapur. I launched on BBC One in the October 21 on Zee5. woman telling,” added had watched season one in 2018 and thorough- UK. For Indian viewers, it all set to Shweta, who ly enjoyed it, just like the millions of fans the will release on on CAPTIVE STATE get mar- is gearing up world over. However, being a part of the show is October 23. ried, who for the magical. My pulse went ticking when on my Set in a Chicago neighbor- suffers release of the first day on the sets I saw Kaleen Bhaiyya LOCKDOWN RISHTEY hood nearly a decade after an from bed- second sea- (Pankaj Tripathi), Guddu (Ali Fazal) and occupation by an extraterres- wetting. son of Munna (Divyendu),” she said. Shot in the lockdown, the trial force, Captive State Fans have Mirzapur. Amika plays a singer in the show. “The char- episodic series will bring a explores the lives on both hailed acter of a singer came naturally to me, it was a melange of five stories about sides of the conflict — the Shweta’s per- dream come true. I loved working with the stel- five relationships — a mar- collaborators and the dissi- formance lar cast and crew. I learned a lot watching ried couple on the verge of a dents. Starring John and Pankaj ji acting as he has a very raw way of divorce, an independent indi- Goodman and Ashton doing things. His perspective as an artiste is vidual who gets stuck with 10 Sanders, the film will stream amazing. I believe that the almighty has already relatives, a loving couple who on planned a good Diwali for me this year!” she are almost about to elope, a from October 21. added. She started her journey as a singer in the girl who goes to her prospec- reality show Little Champs at the age of nine. tive in-laws to call off the CRIBS INTERNATIONAL She stepped into acting and appeared in televi- marriage only to realise that SEASON ONE sion series like Madam Sir, Laal Ishq, Abhay, she is stuck in their home, Balveer Returns, and Udaan. and lastly, a man who lives The show offers a sneak The actress says that this year she has been with his cute pets. It stars peek into the luxurious hous- fortunate to get ample opportunities. “My two Rohit Roy, Gurdip Punjj, es of celebrities. In the show, shows and a movie are premiering within a Kaveta Chaudhry, Ashi a host of international super- month. Gandii Baat 5 (web series) has done Mahesh Joshi, Zia Ahmad stars give you an exclusive well and now I am biting my nails as the release Khan, Saad Bilgrami, look inside their homes, from date of Mirzapur 2 inches closer. This will be Darshanaa Gahatraj, Dr. Caitlyn Jenner to Tom Allen. followed by Laxmmi Bomb. Mirzapur 2 is mem- Smita Dongre, Abhishek Neena Cheema, Sunil amongst others. The series The eight episode show will orable for me as I essay the character of a singer Kapur, Indraneel Pushkarna, Shubhangi was released on MX Player stream on Select from in the series, who is kidnapped by Munna Bhattacharya, Pallavi Rao, Latkar, Sumit Sharma, on October 21. October 27. Bhaiya,” she said.

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I am not afraid to batsman and it's a great long time and he knew what our best, the results don't get out learning experience for him he needed to do show RR, SRH lock horns RCB TOTALLY OUTGUN KKR history of IPL to bowl two in must-win game maiden overs while Chahal (2/15) stymied their revival hopes. n PTI DUBAI MATCHES 12 looked in ominous form It is KKR’s second-lowest RAJASTHAN ROYALS 06 against CSK, forcing Smith to total after their 67 all-out he inexperienced young SUNRISERS HYDERABAD 06 play the second fiddle but RR against Mumbai Indians in Tguns of both Rajasthan would need more consistent 2008. Royals and Sunrisers Stats: Faisel Features partnerships upfront. Playing without Windies Hyderabad would like to put “I have been doing ok, not star players Sunil Narine and their hands up in testing times when quite scored as many runs as I would’ve Andre Russell, KKR struggled Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta poses for photo with both teams square off in a must-win liked to and help the team win match- to get going after electing to bat Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell and Ravi Bishnoi after win against game on Thursday. es,” Buttler said on the eve of the and it was all over for them Delhi Capitals on Tuesday @realpreityzinta Whether it is Priyam Garg, Abdul match. after skipper Eoin Morgan was Samad of Sunrisers or Kartik Tyagi, The opener is happy that Royals as dismissed by Washington Riyan Parag of the Royals, the young- a team has found some momentum Sundar for 30. sters from both sides will be feeling the going their way. It was a masterstroke from pressure of doing something out of the “We have started to play better in skipper Virat Kohli to include box in case their illustrious seniors fail the last few matches. We probably Siraj in place of spinner in that pursuit. should have won the last three but have Shahbaz Ahmed keeping in The Sunrisers are currently totter- only managed to win one of those, so mind a fresh strip. ing at the second last place in the eight- we now have four matches remaining, Siraj began with a double team table with just six points from nine all of which are must-win for us. We will wicket maiden over in which game while Royals are a notch ahead need to win all our games to give us a he dismissed opener Rahul with eight points after their comprehen- chance of making the playoffs,” Buttler Mohammed Siraj celebrates with RCB skipper Virat Kohli and other teammates after taking his third wicket IPLT20 Tripahi (1) and Nitish Rana (0) sive win over CSK in the previous game. said, while admitting there is a gap off successive deliveries. SRH can’t afford to slip up even one between top and bottom four. PTI n ABU DHABI and saw the team home with an ing as KKR could just manage He followed it up with bit since another loss would rule them “There’s obviously a bit of a gap unbeaten stand of 40 runs. a paltry 84 for eight. another wicket-maiden over, out of the Play-offs race. The Royals between the top 4 and us and we know oyal Challengers Earlier, pacer Mohammed Siraj (4-2-8-3) ran through getting rid of Tom Banton would hope to continue with the win- the equation for us, so we move on to Bangalore cruised to a Siraj and Yuzvendra Chahal the KKR top order to trigger a (10) in the process. His figures ning momentum and hope that their the next game with a hope to do well and Rfacile eight-wicket win wreaked havoc in a stunning stunning batting collapse and read an astonishing 2-1-0-3 at foreign recruits continue to perform like hopefully win against the Sunrisers.” over Kolkata Knight Riders on display of swing and spin bowl- became the first bowler in the that time. they did against CSK. All-rounder Ben Stokes is yet to fire Wednesday at the Sheikh They got their campaign back on and Robin Uthappa had been their Zayed Stadium. Mohammed track after two heavy defeats and would weakest link so far, which might prompt Siraj led the way with figures of also have the edge over SRH, which lost Smith to give a go to someone like 2/8 as RCB strangled KKR to We want to finish on top: AB to KKR in the Super Over in their Punjab dasher Manan Vohra. 84/8 in their 20 overs. They previous game. The other aspect that hurt them is chased down the target with a PTI n ABU DHABI matches, the RCB recorded seasons, a couple of them sin- Losing Super Over contests Sanju Samson’s form which like every whopping 39 balls to spare. seven wins and three defeats. gle-handedly helping the team often push teams back as KXIP other year has gone from good to bad The win takes RCB level xperiencing one of their “There is definitely a men- to victory. found out after their opening loss and now worse. on points with the top-placed Efinest IPL seasons, Royals tal edge that a team takes in “... With it, we can also to Delhi Capitals. One more SRH, on the other hand, would Delhi Capitals at 14, from 10 Challengers Bangalore’s bat- finishing at the top, having send a message to the other loss would make it extreme- still be smarting from the Super matches. They remain second ting maestro AB de Villiers been the most consistent team teams that we are here to fin- ly difficult for the Royals Over loss to KKR. only on the basis of their infe- says his team wants to top the over 14 matches against the ish at the top of the table and Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra took to Twitter to to stay alive. David Warner and Co rior net run rate. points table on its way to best teams in the IPL. to not just qualify for the play- share a picture of the IPL virtual fan-wall wherein a person from While Jofra Archer would definitely be hurt by RCB openers Aaron Finch the play-offs of the ongo- “So, we will definitely offs. I really think we have the Solapur watching the match between DC-KXIP looked like continues to be the that loss but they need to and Devdutt Padikkal started ing edition. be focusing on that. We ability to do that,” the star bats- Rishabh Pant @cricketaakash backbone of Royals’ come out of that shock the farcical chase with an open- After their game know that we will have to man said. BRAVO OUT OF IPL WITH GROIN INJURY bowling attack, the quickly and re-strategise if ing stand of 46 runs. They against Kolkata take it one hurdle at a time De Villiers has been in CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of the wrist-spinning duo of they want to keep them- played through the powerplay Knight Riders, the though,” the South ominous form and single- ongoing IPL with a groin injury, dealing a massive blow Shreyas Gopal and selves afloat in the T20 before Finch fell to Lockie RCB were placed African said in a video handedly won RCB the game to the already struggling side which has very slim Rahul Tewatia were ter- event. The team heav- Ferguson. Padikkal then at the second message uploaded by against Rajasthan Royals with chances of advancing to the play-offs. “Dwayne Bravo is rific in the middle overs ily relies on its batting departed after a mix-up with spot on the his franchise on its an unbeaten 55 from 22 balls ruled out of the IPL due to a groin injury,” CSK CEO against CSK and skipper unit, mainly on the top new batsman Gurkeerat Mann points table with Twitter handle. in their 178-run chase last Kashi Viswanathan told PTI. The 37-year-old Bravo Smith would be hoping for four comprising Jonny Singh landed both batsmen at 14 points from ten The supremely Saturday. He had also smashed played six games and scored only seven runs in two an encore from his bowlers Bairstow, Warner, the same end of the pitch. matches. gifted cricketer has a 33-ball 73 in the first-leg innings. However, he got six wickets in as many games on Thursday. Manish Pandey and Captain Virat Kohli then Going into their played some fine game against Kolkata night with an economy of 8.57. “It's sad news, it's sad to be In batting, Jos Buttler Kane Williamson. took his place with Gurkeerat last four group knocks for RCB this Riders. leaving my team CSK. To all our CSK fans, I want you all to keep encouraging the team, keep supporting, all the true die-hard CSK fans,” Bravo said in a video message. HOLDER SAD THAT BLM NOT PART OF IPL ‘This season Shami has lot more clarity about his role’ Defeat wake up call for us: Iyer West Indies captain Jason Holder has expressed his disappointment over none of the IPL teams taking a PTI n DUBAI that when seniors perform, “Well, it’s important for PTI n DUBAI knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter juniors take inspiration and the team and individual as movement, which, he feels, has gone unnoticed in the he ever-reliable Mohammed that’s what is happening well...It’s important that the t’s a wake up call, said Delhi Capitals world's most glamorous cricket league. Holder, who is TShami has bowled with a lot thanks to Shami’s efforts. team backs its match-win- Iskipper Shreyas Iyer as he urged his member of SRH, made the statement while receiving the more “clarity of mind” in the ongo- “It is important that ners. We know what team’s batsmen, with the exception of prestigious Peter Smith Award on behalf of the West ing IPL, which has helped him internationals across teams Maxwell can do. When he an in-form Shikhar Dhawan, to take Indies cricket team in a virtual ceremony. “To be honest, deliver near-perfect performances put their hands up. That comes good, he gives a lot of “more responsibility” following a I haven't had one conversation up here around it (BLM). this season, feels Kings XI Punjab makes the team lot better solidity to the team. He bal- surprise IPL loss to Kings XI Punjab. Sometimes it seems it has gone unnoticed, which is a skipper KL Rahul. and youngsters can feed off ances it out and is a great “This is like a wake-up call for us. sad thing,” Holder said in his address posted on Cricket Shami, a world-class Test that,” he said. team-man,” Rahul said. Going forward we are going to face West Indies website. bowler, has been in his elements, “You start winning a lot KXIP has now beaten all tough situations and tougher teams. taking 16 wickets for KXIP in 10 of games and it’s great to see top three teams — Royal We have played amazing cricket in the “I am really happy for Shikhar POINTS TABLE matches so far and played a big role Shami doing really well and Challengers Bangalore, past but we have to leave that in the Dhawan for the way he is going. He in the last three games that the team touchwood the ball is com- Mumbai Indians and Delhi past,” Iyer said at the post-match con- is creating an amazing platform for us P W L NRR PTS has won. ing out of his hand as per- Capitals — in their last three ference. as batsmen. We should be knowing 1 14 “Look we all know that what fectly as ever. Hopefully he games. “We have to come out all guns our roles pretty well,” the DC skipper DC 10 7 3 +0.774 Shami can do on a given day. He can get more wickets for the “It feels really good. We blazing, play with freedom and take said. 2 RCB 10 7 3 +0.182 14 has been doing that for many team and keep bowling the are at that stage of the tour- more responsibility. We need one However, he feels that his bats- 3 12 years now. I think this year, there way he is bowling,” Rahul nament where we need to match to qualify and keeping that in men are in a good frame of mind and MI 9 6 3 +1.201 is a lot more clarity and he has put added. beat every team that we mind, we will take one match at a the defeat was a one off setback. 4 KKR 10 5 5 -0.828 10 his hand up as a senior bowler,” Glenn Maxwell also face. It’s important that we time,” he added. “Other than that, I feel all the 5 8 Rahul said on Tuesday after KXIP raised hopes of being back to take one game at a time and Against KXIP, Dhawan alone batsmen are in really good frame of KXIP 10 4 6 -0.177 beat Delhi Capitals by five wickets form with a 24-ball 32, if we keep trusting our- scored 106 while the quintet compris- mind and few matches can go wrong 6 RR 10 4 6 -0.591 8 to keep their campaign for Play-offs something that augurs well selves, it doesn’t matter who ing Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Marcus Stoinis, here and there as fatigue creeps in. 7 6 on track. for the team, feels the skip- you are playing against,” Rishabh Pant and Shimron Hetmyer Keeping that aside we need to focus SRH 9 3 6 +0.008 The KXIP skipper believes Mohammad Shami & Mayank Agarwal IPLT20 per. said Rahul. contributed 54 runs collectively. on our strengths,” he said. 8 CSK 10 3 7 -0.463 6

India could quarantine & train AFP n PARIS arcus Rashford once again in Sydney to start Oz tour Msank Paris Saint-Germain Late drama in Paris again after netting the decisive goal in PTI n SYDNEY a 2-1 Champions League win in the French capital on Tuesday, Rashford nets late winner as Man United beat PSG, Messi scores in Barca stroll ydney and Canberra are while Barcelona sent a message Semerging as potential venues with a thumping 5-1 victory over top of the group after beating home the third before Ihor Kharatin winner outshone Dortmund’s star to host India’s limited-over series Ferencvaros. Istanbul Basaksehir 2-0 in pulled one back from the penalty forward Erling Braut Haaland by against Australia during the Rashford, who scored the Germany. spot after Gerard Pique was sent off netting the opening goal for the upcoming tour starting next winning spot-kick when United for pulling back Nguen as he hosts after just six minutes. month. well as the Australian team to knocked PSG out in 2019, KOEMAN’S WINNING START charged towards goal. Lazio went two ahead midway The Indian team was initial- undergo its mandatory quaran- drilled home a low shot three Ronald Koeman got his Pedri and Ousmane through the first half thanks to ly supposed to land in Brisbane tine as well as training. minutes from the end which first Champions League cam- Dembele finished the scoring Marwin Hitz deflected Luis but apparently Queensland state “Cricket Australia has won a thrilling Group H contest paign as Barcelona coach off to for the 10-man hosts as they Alberto’s whipped corner into his health authorities won’t allow the approached the New South at a near-empty Parc des Princes. a winning start with a confident prepare for the weekend’s Clasico own goal. visitors to train during the Wales Government about quar- United had taken the lead in win over Ferencvaros that gives with Real Madrid. Juventus looked Haaland pulled one back with mandatory 14-day quarantine antining the Indian cricket team the 23rd minute when Bruno them control of Group G, top comfortable in their 2-0 win at a thumping finish but Immobile laid period. and returning Australian crick- Fernandes slotted home from but level on three points with Dynamo Kiev in what was the on an easy finish for Akpa-Akpro According to a report in eters in Sydney,” Ayres was the spot at the second attempt, Juventus. Andrea Pirlo’s first ever Champions to hand Lazio a big win. ESPNCricinfo, Sydney could quoted as saying by the cricket but Anthony Martial inexplica- Ferencvaros, the first League match in the dugout, with Simone Inzaghi’s men are level emerge as Indian contingent’s website. bly headed Neymar’s corner Hungarian team to make the Alvaro Morata scoring twice to take on three points with Club Brugge port of entry and the city may “That proposal is currently into his own net 10 minutes after group stage in 11 years, started the points for the Italians. in Group F following their dramat- allow them to train during their being assessed by NSW author- the break. brightly and even had the ball in ic 2-1 win at Zenit Saint Petersburg quarantine. ities including health and police. The rest of the match was an the net via Tokmac Nguen only IMMOBILE DOWNS BVB earned thanks to Charles De It is learnt that the SCG Fixtures for the Indian tour will end-to-end affair with both for the powerful 12th-minute It was a good night for Italy as Ketelaere 93rd minute winner. could be hosting four of the six be determined by Cricket sides opting to go for the win strike to be ruled out for offside. Ciro Immobile got revenge on his Chelsea are still waiting for a white ball games (three T20Is Australia and won't impact our rather than hold on for the draw, Messi won and converted old club Dortmund by scoring in £220 million spending spree to pay and three ODIs) while assessment of the quarantine and Rashford took the points the penalty to give the Catalans Lazio’s 3-1 win over the Bundesliga off they began their campaign with Canberra’s Manuka Oval host- proposal.” after twice being denied by a 27th-minute lead and the club in Rome, their first Champions an uninspiring 0-0 Group E draw ing two games. If CA and the NSW state Keylor Navas earlier in the match was as good as done League match in 13 years. with Sevilla at Stamford Bridge. New South Wales state’s Government are able to reach an match. when Ansu Fati clipped home Immobile managed just three All four sides in the group are sports minister Stuart Ayres agreement, a revised plan would The win sets United up Frenkie de Jong’s sumptuous goals in 24 Bundesliga games for on a single point after Rennes confirmed that they have then be submitted by Cricket nicely for next week’s home pass just before the break. Dortmund in 2014/15, but last drew 1-1 with Krasnodar. received a request from Cricket Australia to the BCCI for clash with RB Leipzig, who are Philippe Coutinho lashed Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring Man Utd’s second goal AP season’s European Golden Shoe Australia to allow the Indian as approval. 12

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Brahmaji's A classic look for Prabhas in Pawan Kalyan post lands announces Rs 1cr him in trouble for TSCMRF RADHE SHYAM ate on Tuesday hen promi- night, superstar nent actor and Jana Sena L chief Pawan tweeted that Kalyan W he was “plan- Unveiling a announced a ning to buy a contribution of Rs 1 crore motorboat…sugges- brand new still to the Telangana govern- Happy to tions please…” in the ment to aid the people wake of relentless and announcing who have been affected come out rains in Hyderabad, due to ceaseless rains in little did he know that the character Hyderabad. His donation his wit would land comes in the wake of fel- victorious him in huge trouble. name of low actors like He was subjected to Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, from this immense trolling, with Prabhas from , Jr NTR, many netizens finding Prabhas, Ram, Vijay in the past one week, lead- battle: SD his tweet in poor taste, Radhe Shyam, Deverakonda and direc- ing to property damage especially with the tors like Trivikram, Harish and loss of livelihood. I ollywood star rain fury causing great production Shankar and Anil blame it on improper Sanjay Dutt on damage in low-lying Ravipudi contributing town planning in the last Wednesday areas. house UV handsomely to Telangana few decades. Irrespective B announced that he The actor, who usu- CM Relief Fund. of the present circum- has come out “vic- ally displays his funny In a video statement, stances, the Telangana torious” from his side on Twitter as well, Creations is Pawan said that on one government has under- cancer battle and thanked was also a victim of hand while the world stood the trouble that fans and well-wishers for the floods, as his gearing up to economy has crashed due people are facing on the their unwavering support in apartment cellar in the to the COVID-19 pan- ground and are doing this journey. city was filled with make the actor's demic, India has recorded their bit financially. I’m The 61-year-old actor rain water. His plan of the highest amount of announcing Rs 1 crore for shared the news in a state- parking his car after birthday special rainfall in centuries. the government to contin- ment on Twitter on the occa- work at a nearby “Telangana, ue helping the people,” the sion of his children’s birthday, apartment proved for his fans especially, actor noted. Shaahran and Iqra who futile and it is in this has wit- Filmmaker Shankar turned 10 today. regard, he uploaded nessed of Jayam Manadera “The last few weeks were the motorboat post. inces- and Jai Bolo very difficult time for my But the brutal back- sant Telangana fame family and me. But like they lash left him with no rains too announced a say, God gives the hardest option but to deacti- sum of Rs 10 battles to his strongest sol- vate his Twitter lakh as his diers. And today, on the account. He com- contribution to occasion of my kids’ birthday, mands a sizable fol- CMRF. I am happy to come out vic- lowing on Twitter. torious from this battle and In the recent be able to give them the best past, Brahmaji, a gift I can. The health and well much sought- being of our family,” Sanjay after actor for Dutt said. supporting turns, couple of days Krishna Kumar is filming The news comes days has been a part of before superstar scenes on the lead pair and after a family source told successful films like Prabhas rings in other supporting actors. The PTI that the actor had Mathu Vadalara, his 41st birthday, unit is expected to return to responded “very well” Sarileru Neekevvaru, A the makers of his Hyderabad towards the to the medical treat- Ala Vaikutuntha next, Radhe month-end. ment for cancer. puramlo and Shyam, have unveiled a new A romantic drama set in In August, Sanjay Bheeshma. His still of his from the film, ; Radhe Shyam is Dutt had upcoming bringing smiles on the faces being shot in Telugu and announced that he films of the legions of his fans. Hindi simultaneously, while it would be taking a include Dressed in a classic dark will be dubbed into Tamil break from his Uppena, purple sweatshirt with dark and . It will also professional com- Alludu brown trousers and a blue mark veteran actor and mitments to focus Adhurs pocketed blazer, Prabhas Prabhas’ uncle UV Krishnam on medical treat- and strikes a cool pose while rest- Raju’s daughter Praseeda ment, amid specu- . ing on top of a vintage green making her debut as a pro- lation that he was luxury car. Italian vintage ducer. She is jointly produc- battling lung can- architecture dots the back- ing it along with UV cer. ground. Creations’ Vamsi and The actor, in his Unveiling his look, lead Pramod. She is representing statement, further actress Pooja Hedge, who her dad’s banner Gopi thanked friends and plays Prerana, in the film, Krishna Movies, the produc- family for being his posted, “The BIG moment tion house of which is pre- source of strength. has arrived!! Here’s introduc- senting the film. ing #Prabhas as The likes of Bhagyashree, #Vikramaditya in the latest Sachin Khedekar, Murli poster of #RadheShyam!” Sharma, Kunal Roy Kapur, Production house UV Sathyan, Priyadarshi, Sasha Creations is also planning to Chettri, Beena Benarji and reveal a motion poster of the Riddhi Kumar are playing film to mark Prabhas’ birth- supporting roles in the film, day on Friday. Presently, the which according to a little film is progressing in Italy, birdie, is being planned for an where director Radha April-end big screen debut.

he makers of Aranya on Wednesday con- firmed that the film, Karthi blessed spearheaded by Rana Aranya books T Daggubati and Vishnu Vishal, will with a baby boy be hitting the screens during Sankranti next year. The film, Its celebration time in the family of after witnessing multiple pro- Sankranti date Sivakumar as his younger son Karthi, duction delays, was slotted for a Tamil-Telugu actor, was blessed with an April big screen rollout earli- I a baby boy on Tuesday evening. er this year before the pandem- Updating the happy news to his fol- ic forced the makers to defer it lowers on his social media pages, indefinitely. Amid rumours that Karthi thanked the doctors and nurses who production house Eros Motion helped his wife Ranjani deliver a healthy child. Pictures was toying with the “Dear friends and family, we are blessed with a idea of a direct-to-web release, boy baby. We can’t thank enough our doctors and the Sankranti release announce- nurses who took us through this life changing ment dispelled such notions. experience. Need all your blessings for the little “As we fight together against one. Thank you god (sic),” his post read. F2 gets the deadly pandemic, we must The actor’s big look to our forests for inspira- brother Suriya too tion — The lungs of our planet expressed his joy, wel- that have long battled a growing coming a new mem- national pandemic of deforestation & ber to their family. He industrialisation! This wrote, “We are Sankranti 2021, let’s save them blessed! Thank you with #Aranya at a theatre near yet again Dr Nirmala recognition you,” read a statement from the Jayashankar and production house. team.” inning the box-office aside, F2- Peppered with a lot of The newborn is Fun and Frustration, starring action, the film tells the story Karthi’s second child, Victory Venkatesh and Varun of a mahout (played by Rana) as he already has a W Tej, has now bagged two presti- who fights for the jungle, the daughter Umayaal gious awards at the Indian animals, and against society. who was born in Panorama for 2019 from the The issue of deforestation and 2013. Karthi had tied Telugu category. According to The a wall which is being made in the knot with Ranjani Ministry of Information and the middle of the jungle which on 3rd July, 2011. Broadcasting, Government of India, the breaks nature and the elephant On the professional film has been named as the Best Film for corridor is highlighted in par- front, Karthi will be Telugu category while ticular. Directed by Prabhu next seen in Sultan, bagged Indian Panorama Regulations Solomon, the lavishly-mounted which is presently in Special Jury award as the Best Director. Aranya has been shot in Hindi, post-production. He Expressing his happiness over the Tamil and Telugu simultane- is also playing a acknowledgment, Ravipudi extended his ously. prominent part in thanks to his leading lights and crew for Interestingly, Aranya, at the mentor Mani the support they’ve extended during the Telugu box-office, has to face Ratnam’s Ponniyin making. “My thanks to the team of SVC, some stiff competition from Selvan, whose shoot is Raju garu and Sirish garu for making Rang De and Alludu Adhurs, on pause mode due to this laugh riot of a film to happen,” he both films of which booked COVID-19 pandemic. added. He is gearing up to the sequel, F3, their dates for Sankranti some- with the same cast up next. It will com- time back. mence from next year.