FRONTLINE Tiger Federer, Wawrinka Party name in a Stage PRINTERS tales play down spat week’s time: Vasan no bar Making a pitch PRIVATE LTD 376 8 eeking to enhance defence ties, India and Aus- Complete Printing Stralia today established a framework for security Facilities under cooperation, as they decided to conclude a long pending Free Trade pact by the end of next year and One Roof an ‘early closure’ of the civilian nuclear deal that will M-7, Thiru-Vi-Ka facilitate uranium trade. Industrial Estate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian Guindy, counterpart Tony Abbott held talks and decided to Chennai - 600 032. establish a Framework for Security Cooperation & 2250 0111, 4202 1111 to reflect their deepening and expanding security and defence collaboration for advancing regional peace and combating terrorism among other Chennai’s No 1 English evening daily since 1982 www.newstodaynet.com challenges. After the summit talks at the Prime Minister’s offi ce, just two months after Abbott’s maiden visit to India, the two countries signed fi ve pacts on social security, transfer of sentenced prisoners, combating narcotics trade, tourism, and Arts and Culture. Later in a rare address to the Parliament, Modi said the region has seen huge progress on the foundation of peace and stability. ‘But, we cannot take this for granted. Preserving it will be the most important task in the region. India and Australia can play their part in it - by expanding our security cooperation and deepen- NATIONAL DAILY FOUNDER EDITOR: T.R.R ing our international partnerships in the region,’ he told the lawmakers. VOL. XXXII NO. 341 H CHENNAI H TUESDAY 18.11.2014 (EVENING) H OTHER STATIONS WEDNESDAY 19.11.2014 (MORNING) H 8 PAGES Rs. 4.00 H Regd. No., TN/CC(S) Dn. / 223 / 12-14, RNI No: 33810 / 82 ‘OZ’BOURNE High drama to unfold at BCCI meeting q Decks to be cleared for Srinivasan’s election to top post q But Gurunath may not have it easy

NT Bureau aside following The BCCI would also discuss Chennai, Nov 18: What lies ahead the Supreme whether the AGM should take place Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi being received at the Australian The ‘emergent’ meeting called by Court strictures. as scheduled originally to be on 20 Parliament in Canberra today. BCCI in Chennai today to discuss a The BCCI emergent meet will Another key is- November. It would be an important range of issues including the postpone- take a call on whether to hold sue that will be decision, since NCP leader Sharad ment of the annual general meeting, the AGM as scheduled on 20 discussed is the Pawar, the man who has voiced his Modi’s historic speech originally scheduled to be conducted by November. case of IPL COO intent to contest against Srinivasan 30 September only to be put off further, Probable action against IPL Sunder Raman, for the post of BCCI president, won’t is expected to be a rather dramatic one. COO Sundar Raman, who is who has been be attending today’s meeting but is This morning, the talk in the cricketing under the Mudgal panel scanner. named in the expected to be there for the AGM, in Aussie Parliament The future of IPL teams - CSK corridors was in hushed tones about Mudgal report N Srinivasan along with another former president q how N Srinivasan has managed to get and RR would come in for con- of having been Shashank Manohar. PM cracks jokes about Warne thing going his way, despite being in a sideration in touch with a It may be noted that Manohar is precarious situation. ‘It is the stuff od contact of a bookie during the fi rst known to be leading the anti-Srinivas- Canberra, Nov 18 (PTI): legend. A true survivor he is,’ said one footing he has been in recent season. an lobby and had severely criticised Seeking to enhance defence ties, India and Australia today established a BCCI top person who is in the city to times. Having been cleared of Now that the decks seem to have the decision to put off the AGM. framework for security cooperation, as they decided to conclude a long pending attend the meeting. But Srinivasan is fixing and betting allegations, been cleared for Srinivasan to climb Sundar Raman under scanner Free Trade pact by the end of next year and an ‘early closure’ of the civilian still not out of the woods. a section of board members back to his position at the Board. Sources said that the IPL COO nuclear deal that will facilitate uranium trade. Coming a day after the Mukul have been reported as say- The meeting will also see the board’s (Sundar Raman) could be pulled up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott Mudgal report on the IPL scandal ing that Srinivasan has all but lawyers summarising the recent court following the Mudgal Panel’s obser- held talks and decided to establish a Framework for Security Cooperation to became public, the emergent work- strengthened his position and developments and brief the board vations and there is a possibility of an refl ect their deepening and expanding security and defence collaboration for ing committee meet will discuss the ambition of becoming the BCCI members of the likely ramifi cations. internal probe being instituted. advancing regional peace and combating terrorism among other challenges. names that appeared in the Supreme president again. Also, the fate of former CSK team He is known to be close to Srini- After the summit talks at the Prime Minister’s offi ce, just two months after Court panel report. It will also discuss Sources said now that he has been principal Gurunath Meiyappan and vasan and a powerful men in the Abbott’s maiden visit to India, the two countries signed fi ve pacts on social whether the AGM will happen as origi- cleared of the crimes that everyone Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kun- BCCI and the expectations are the security, transfer of sentenced prisoners, combating narcotics trade, tourism, nally scheduled on November 20 as was talking about, Srinivasan would dra would be on the agenda while the (Board) may go ‘soft’ on him despite and Arts and Culture. ‘This is a natural partnership, arising from our shared desired by many members. be eager to get back to the top post at fate of the two teams would also come a section of the members seeking values and interests, and our strategic maritime locations,’ Modi said at a joint But Srinivasan will be at the best the BCCI after having agreed to step under scanner. action against him. press conference with Abbott. NO LET-UP Cricket connection With Modi by his side, Abbott set the ball rolling and fi red the fi rst shot, Mullaiperiyar: CM saying people in his country come to associate India with cricket. Abbott made an early reference to cricket in his remarks at a joint press conference here today with Modi after their bilateral talks. Abbott also said Modi has ‘runs on the board’ to meet the aspirations of the hits out at MK again people. When Modi’s turn came to bat, at the Parliament he said: ‘We celebrate the legend of (Don) Bradman and the class of (Sachin) Tendulkar together.’ The Chief Minister said there is no need now to write to the PM, since ‘We are impressed by Australian speed as you are charmed by the Indian spin until of course Shane Warne came along!,’ the Prime Minister said for SC has already allowed to store water up to 142 feet in the dam which hearty laughter echoed throughout the chamber. Modi also wished success to Australia in hosting the World Cup cricket next year. NT Bureau whose party was part of the Central government, did not Chennai, Nov 18: take any steps to urge the Union government over the issue. ‘Security and defence are important and growing areas of the new India- Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today said DMK Stating that the Tamilnadu government, functioning Australia partnership - for advancing regional peace and stability, and combat- president M Karunanidhi was making false statements in under the guidance of Jayalalithaa, was taking all steps ing terrorism and transnational crimes,’ he said. Mullaiperiyar dam issue to gain political mileage. to protest the rights of Tamilnadu in water related issues, The security framework, fi nalised hours before the talks, lays out an extensive In a statement here, he said there is no need now to Panneerselvam said Karunanidhi should do good to the ‘action plan’ including annual prime ministerial summits and maritime military write to the Prime Minister, since the Supreme Court had people by maintaining silence. exercises, besides cooperation in counter-terrorism, border control and close already allowed to store water up to 142 feet in the dam. It may be recalled thatKarunanidhi on Sunday said Panneerselvam wasnot taking any counter-steps on Mul- consultations on regional and international institutions. He said that when former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa Police personnel continued checks laiperiyar dam issue and the proposed check dam to be It’s confi rmation came only after Chinese President Xi Jinping left Canberra passed a resolution in the Tamilnadu Assembly in 2011 to on errant auto drivers in Chennai constructed across the Cauvery by Karnataka. for Tasmania, Australian media reported. safeguard the State’s rights in Mullaiperiyar, Karunanidhi, for a second day today. (Inset) The CAGEY CUSTOMER seized vehicles. Is Kotturpuram fl yover city’s Auto drivers protest crackdown George Washington bridge? by officials NT Bureau SUICIDE POINT? Chennai, Nov 18: A dubious As the Chennai city Traffi c Police (CCTP) and the Transport depart- record! ment continued their second day of The George Washington Bridge is cracking down on erring auto drivers, among the most frequently chosen they were met with protests and eva- sites in the New York City metro- sion tactics. politan area for committing suicide. In According to traffi c policemen who the record-breaking year of 2012, The elusive tigress (Nethra) snapped after it was trapped on Tuesday. are stationed at different parts of the 18 people threw themselves off city, the drivers refused to abide by the bridge to their deaths, with 43 rules, standing unitedly against the suicide attempts overall. Elusive tigress is trapped raids and tariffs. The Kotturpuram bridge is becoming notorious for people choosing NT Bureau Police sources said that labour un- to end lives. the senses and realise that a man Chennai, Nov 18: ion groups such as CITU and AITUC has really jumped off the bridge,’ The search has ended, so to say. The elusive two-year-old tigress Nethra, of are strongly protesting the police LAASYA SHEKHAR Information reveal that most of the says a middle-aged, who witnessed the Arignar Anna Zoological Park. which had been giving the zoo authorities move by not plying passengers today. Chennai, Nov 18: victims who took the extreme step the suicide. a lot to think about, was trapped in the wee hours today. On the other hand, drivers feel that The George Washington Bridge is here had a history of suicidal tenden- He points out that such incidents Zoo authorities revealed that a chunk of meat was placed inside the tiger en- the minimum charges need to be among the most frequently chosen cies and psychological disorders. have instilled a fear in the minds of closure, as a ploy to move it out of its hiding place. Eventually, ‘Nethra’ strayed hiked from Rs 25 to Rs 30 and the sites in New York for committing sui- Lakshmi Vijayakumar, a city-based people; and many residents, espe- in last night and was trapped inside the animal house after an automatic gate rate per kilometer be increased from cide. Kotturpuram fl yover in the city psychiatrist says, ‘There cannot be a spe- cially women and children, fear to of the cage closed behind it. Later, a team of animal keepers and a zoo vet- Rs 12 to Rs 15. may soon get the dubious distinction cifi c reason over why a place emerges use the brige of late. He adds the erinarian tranquilised the Royal Bengal Tigress, and transferred her to safety. Drivers are also said to be circulat- of Chennai’s George Washington hot-spot for suicides. The Kottupuram height of the wall should be increased The two-year-old tigress was reported missing since Friday, when a portion ing text messages among themselves Bridge, courtesy the rising incidents bridge hitting the news columns for such by at least few feet so that it becomes of the compound wall behind the tiger enclosure caved in following the heavy and providing information on the vari- of suicides there. reasons might have prompted more to out of reach (for people who would rains. Immediately. a chain-link fence was erected to cover the open space ous ‘check’ points. Following this, the The latest victim is a 52-year old commit suicide there.’ like to end their lives here). after the collapse. It was said that four tigers returned to their enclosure by check points have been changed for bank offi cer, who jumped off the Meanwhile, some residents of Kot- Meanwhile, sources in the Chen- evening, but Nethra was reported missing. The three days since the tigress today, it is learnt. bridge and ended his life on Sunday. turpuram, who witnessed the bank nai Corporation said the civic body went missing kept zoo authorities on their toes and those in localities adjoining It may be recalled that the regulatory ‘More than 10 cases were reported offi cial jumping off the bridge Sunday has decided to rise the height of the Vandalur were on alert. Residents were warned not to venture out at night. drive which commenced on Monday since 2012, especially after the death evening, are yet to come out of shock. wall here, and the work has started The capture of Nethra must have come as a huge relief for the residents of put 2506 autos under the scanner, of a popular singer’s husband,’ say ‘Realising that it was not a movie already. ‘We are hoping to prevent areas in and around Vandalur and the visitors to the zoo too. with 50 autos being seized and 236 Kottupuram police offi cials. climax, it took me a while to come to suicides at this spot,’ they said. (More story and photo on Page 3) violations found. 2 TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2014 City Centre CHENNAI Issue of inconvenience % FOOD FOR THOUGHT TWIT PICK RResidentsesidents oppose location of bio-toilets at Besant Nagar @

ven a good thing can go anilkumble1074: Ewrong if all is not well. The Our Hon. PM @ bio-toilet complex at Besant narendramodi Nagar beach can be a classic has swept the example to this, as residents have opposed its location. Aussies with ‘We are not against bio- his intellect & toilets, but the placement. It charisma for a is located in an area where people come and sit during “The majority of men meet with failure grand [ nale at evenings’, says social activist MCG. Will Our because of their lack of persistence in Kamakshi Subramanyam. cricket team A group of volunteers creating new plans to take the place of and civic activists, along follow suit with a with Kamakshi, have been Barricades around the bibio-toilets at Elliot’s beach those which fail.” test series victory o-toilets at Elliot’s beach protesting the facility. after our hockey She further says, ‘Senior in Besant Nagar. citizens S nd it difS cult to go - Napoleon Hill team showed the inside the beach, so they sit on theth pavements t to t feel f l the th breeze, b But B t the th bio-toilet bi t il t way? blocks them from having a view towards the shore.’ ‘Also, the entrance of the toilets is so ‘These toilets can be shifted to narrow that normal people cannot S t inside it. And there are no special facilities for the differently abled,’ she says, adding: the northern side of the beach ‘But the main issue is the placement of these toilets.’ Metro station takes shape The Corporation (near Urur Kupam) where and police ofS cials told us that these toilets are portable there is a need for such a and can be shifted to at Shenoy Nagar any place AR where the public want, but it has ADYADYAR facility’ been months and no initiative was taken to remove the toilets till date, she adds. ‘Since public money has been invested in making and placing the bio-toilets, why couldn’t the Corporation ask for any public opinion from the locality. Bio-toilets were installed for the convenience of the people, but keeping them in a place like this does create problems for people taking a stroll towards the beach. And, it is placed in such a way that women feel embarrassed to enter the toilets in front of public.’ ‘These toilets can be shifted to the northern side of the beach mostly near Urur Kupam where there is a need of public toilets’, she suggests.

— NT Bureau

COILEDCOILED UP A view of upcoming Shenoy Nagar metro station. unnelling works being carried 25 persons would be involved in tunnel’. Tat Shenoy Nagar to come up the tunnelling works at any point of While the estimated construction with a metro station is completed. time. These machines which costs cost of an underground station OfS cial from Chennai Metro around Rs 60 crore each were is around Rs 100 crore, the cost c Rail Limited said, ‘tunnelling imported from China.’ of underground tunnelling per Cable wires around a trafS is necessary for underground When asked about the facilities kilometre alone costs Rs 300 signal near a shopping mall stations. The tunnel is six metre at the station, he said, ‘unlike an crore. Along with the tunnelling at Aminjikarai pose trouble wide and 17 metre deep. Two elevated station, the underground works, the station is being built to pedestrians as they fear tunnel boring machines one will be completely air- here simultaneously. Underground of being electrocuted. were deployed between conditioned. trial between Egmore and Shenoy Shenoy Nagar and The station Nagar station is expected to Tirumangalam section will have a commence by the end of next year, NAGAR to serve the purpose. ANNA NAGAR platform level he added. Among them, one and a concourse Raghuram of Shenoy Nagar has covered the entire level. Ticket counters will be said, ‘Among the various modes distance of 2.8 kms. The present at the concourse level. A of transportation, I consider second machine has completed a walkway which has cross passages metro rail as the most reliable distance of 2.6 kms’. built at every 250 metres will be and safe transportation. I hope On an average, a machine present along the entire length that it will help to reduce trafS c Photo: M SRINIVASAN covers a distance of 14 metre per of the tunnel. During emergency, congestion in the city’. day. Even though, the machine is commuters can use the cross operated by a single person, 20 to passage to move to the adjacent — NT Bureau

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NBA targets Forest Minister MSM Anandan carries out inspection at Vandalur Zoo on Monday. Bomb threat to BJP HQ: Cops Chennai schools look for clues NT Bureau Chennai, Nov 18: Physical education teachers After a bomb threat letter was issued to the BJP headquarters to provided training ‘Kamalalayam’ here on Monday, police have registered a case and are investigating the origin NT Bureau of the letter. Chennai, Nov 18: The letter had not specifi ed the American basketball is hugely popular in India and the NBA in an effort to ‘sender’, however, the culprit will be unearth talent in the country is targetting schools. The NBA, with an eye on traced soon, police sources said. spotting talent, has come up ‘Train the Trainer’ initiative where in plans to train The BJP headquarters in T physical education teachers of schools, including those of Chennai (formerly Nagar has adequate security by Corporation) schools. policemen and armed forces and According to Senior Director of Basketball Operations- NBA India Carlos Bar- there is no need for extra force, roca, the talent pool among both men and women basketball players in India police said. The letter mentioned know no bounds. ‘The response we are getting from Chennai-based schools bomb threats to BJP headoffi ce, is much higher in number than that in any other State or country. From India, Central railway station, CBI offi ce, 1.2 million of them are a part of this programme.’ Kalpakam Atomic Centre and ‘Reliance Foundation Junior NBA 2014’, a joint initiative of Reliance Foun- other public places after the return dation and the National Basketball Association (NBA) launched ‘Train the of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Trainers’ programme at Santhome High School here on Monday. from his foreign trips. Over 200 schools, including 80 Corporation schools across the city are It is also said that letter was participating in the programme. According to sources, 200 NBA international sent in the name of Al-Qaeda coaches will be based in India to train Chennai coaches and youth. The pro- terrorists. The letter was addressed to Tamilnadu BJP president Tamili- sai Soundararajan. She said her party had lodged a complaint with TIGERTIGER talestales police on receipt of the letter. DMDSC doctors ‘Nethra’ escape doesn’t deter visitors, say zoo offi cials conferred fellowships NIVEDHIKA KRISHNAN NT Bureau Chennai, Nov 18: Chennai, Nov 18: The zoological park at Vandalur near Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Speci- Tambaram was in the news following a wall alities Center’s (DMDSC) vice- collapse, which saw fi ve tigers ‘escape’ only chairman Dr Ranjith Unnikrishnan A training session for PETs taking place at Santhome School. four to return to their enclosures later. However, and joint man- one - tigress Nethra remained elusive (till this aging director morning) keeping the zoo staff on the tenter- ‘The response we are getting from Dr R M Anjana hooks. Chennai-based schools is much higher were recently (The tigress was reported to have been ‘caught’ on Tuesday morning). conferred with in number than that in any other State or Even as efforts were inten- sifi ed to track down the animal that was on the the Fellowship country. From India, 1.2 million of them loose and bring it back, people in areas surrounding the forest were warned to of the American be on guard. are a part of this programme’ College of Phy- Dr Ranjith Unnikrishnan Incidentally, the tigress’ escape and the subsequent at- tempts to capture the animal didn’t deter visitors sicians (FACP) to the zoo, it seems. According to offi cials, close to 5,000 and 10,200 footfalls had been recorded on Saturday by the Ameri- gramme is taking place in eight cities including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Delhi, and Sunday respectively. They said, however, an alert was issued to the surrounding villagers, asking them to can College of Kochi, Kottayam, Kolkatta and Mumbai apart from Chennai. remain inside houses in the evenings. Physicians. In order to help students hone the right skills, the international coaches will For the scores of visitors who throng Arignar Anna Zoological Park, popularly known as Vandalur zoo, The fellow- train school coaches/PETs from Chennai to achieve big in this game. Physi- the ‘tiger tales’ didn’t seem to be much of a deterrent. When News Today caught up with some of them ship has been cal trainers from schools, students and coaches will be present at the event. on Monday, they said they were aware of the matter since it was making headlines for a few days. conferred in However, they said there was not much to fear as they were confident that the zoo authorities would ‘Train the Trainer’ will have in-school basketball sessions, various activities recognition of Dr R M Anjana and training camps for the group. have made adequate safety arrangements. their contribu- Barroca said, ‘We will provide instructions to the teachers, training to the Jagan, a visitor said he saw that the crowd was normal for a week day and added that ‘I wasn’t too worried tion to patient care, teaching, students and curriculum to the schools.’ about the safety as the tigers were in a separate enclosure and didn’t plan to visit that section.’ community service, continuous ‘Some skills can be developed only at a young age of 12-14 years. Energy Meanwhile, State Forest Minister MSM Anandan carried out an inspection of the tiger enclosure yesterday. He medical education and research levels will be higher and more effi ciency will be found. Thus training them re- said, ‘Offi cials will inspect and renovate at least four old structures in the zoo. The walls in the enclosures of the in the fi led of diabetology. mains crucial. Facilities such as space, grounds and the rings are the downfalls Indian Gaur, wild dogs and the damaged one in the tiger enclosure had been built a long time ago. Reinforcement In addition, Ranjith has also in Chennai. And, lack of teachers to teach makes the initiative a worthwhile work will be carried out in the immediate future’. been recently conferred with the one since both teachers and students will be benefi tting out of it.’ Zoo authorities also said even before the Minister’s announcement, they had checked all the structures and Fellowships of the Royal College He further said, ‘Apart from this, physical trainers from schools will choose enclosures in the zoo and all were in good condition. A 15-feet high fencing has been placed for about 100 metres of Physicians (FRCP) from Glas- the best athletes for the Saturday camps. Also by April, there will be a National along the site where the wall collapsed on Friday. gow and Edinburgh. camp where fi ve boys and fi ve girls from Chennai can participate.’ EPFO settles ‘Namma Toilets’ to come Transgenders keep over 75 lakh claims up at 7 places in Zone-X people away from beach NT Bureau Chennai, Nov 18: NT Bureau help of a water jet. tion offi cial said. Six ‘Namma Toilets’ NT Bureau The Employees Provident Fund Chennai, Nov 18: will be installed on the pavement in ‘At present there are many cement Chennai, Nov 18: Organisation (EPFO) settled The civic body has identifi ed seven front of ESIC Hospital, K K Nagar. toilets that are maintained by the Elliot’s Beach at Besant Nagar is one of the favourite destinations for the more than 75 lakh claims in seven places at Zone-X to construct ‘Namma ‘Of the six, two each will be allot- Corporation. However, they stink all people of Chennai and they love to spend their evenings there. But there are months of the current fi scal. Toilets’. Of them, work is on to install the ted for men and women and two for the time and the walls are dirty with certain longstanding issues which spoil the ambience at the beach. Of these, 97.56 per cent were toilets on Anna Main Road, K K Nagar. differently-abled. A sum of Rs 20 lakh spit stains. Hope, ‘Namma Toilets’ Transgenders seem to create problems to the public, especially couples, by settled within the mandated 30 ‘A team appointed by the Corpora- has been allotted,’ said the offi cial. will replace them in the coming days,’ demanding money. days, according to a release is- tion will inspect seven places at Sai- The green and white cubicles will said Subramani, a resident of Tenth ‘We come here to spend some time out of our sued after a recent review of the dapet and T Nagar in Kodambakkam have louvres on all four sides and Sector, K K Nagar. busy schedule. But transgenders who seek money performance of the EPFO by Cen- a sunroof to allow ‘It is a welcome move that the civic spoil our mood. It isn’t possible to pay tral PF Commissioner K K Jalan. for optimal ventila- body has allotted separate toilets them a huge amount which they ask The release said the EPFO’s re- tion and natural light for differently-abled and many more for. When we fail to pay heed to their request, gional offi ce at Tambaram settled without compromis- should come at important junctions t h e y treat us in a very bad way and pass obscene 95.15 per cent of the claims in 10 ing user privacy. The in the neighbourhood,’ said Ram- c o m - ments,’ said a techie, who was at the days of receipt and updated 99.98 fittings and fixtures akrishnan, another resident. beach with his friend. per cent of the annual accounts are vandal resistant, Most of the public toilets are unus- A n - other issue is child labour. As many due for compilation. durable and user- able because they lack in mainte- Against the disposal of overall friendly. Each toilet nance. This should not be in the case children of school-going age are seen working a t f o o d stalls on the sands of Elliots beach. ‘Chil- claims of 13,500 in October, the stall is powered by a of ‘Namma Toilets’. ‘As there are Tambaram offi ce accounted for solar panel installed many user-friendly facilities available, d r e n a r e found working at the beach in large numbers. Sometimes they sell small items or toys too, apart from 1,614, the release said. on the roof. During utmost care should be given,’ said The EPFO received over Rs the day, the toilets the residents. food items. We don’t see their parents around and these young ones keep working for the sake of their survival,’ 7,409 crore in remittances last get sunlight while the ‘At present, the maintenance of said a com- muter. month. solar panels charge ‘Namma Toilets’ will be taken up by The ‘Namma Toilets’ in front of ESIC Hospital on the battery, and when the private company which is provid- Also, there are children who beg. They would follow visitors Anna Main Road will be easy to clean and also Over 300 it is dark, the stalls are ing them. In later stage, plans are and ask them money. The other issue is garbage littered at the beach, user friendly. lit with motion sensor there to involve local community so which pollutes the whole place. The area needs more waste bins as screened at Zone where there is a need for toilets lighting. The interiors are seamless that we can put an end to open def- commuters who visit the beach pollute the serene locality by throwing and it would be installed,’ a Corpora- and can be easily cleaned with the ecation,’ the offi cial from Zone-X said. plastic and other waste. free eye camp NT Bureau Chennai, Nov 18: As many as 328 persons were screened at a free eye camp Now, fast-track court at Ambattur conducted by Singhvi Charitable Trust at Arumandai recently. NT Bureau heard by the Magistrate Court and it would take time to get a According to a press release, Chennai, Nov 18: verdict. Now the fast- track court follows ‘Summary Trial Pro- free eye-glasses were given to Ambattur has got its fi rst fast-track court, a facility that en- cedure’ in which a case has to be disposed within six months. 173 persons and 60 patients sures speedy justice for cheque bounce cases at Magistrate Murugesan said that the Ambattur Bar Association pushed were referred for free cataract level. The court started functioning at the old Magistrate all limits to establish the fast-track court. surgeries. court building on CTH Road from 30 October. ‘We waited for two years for the facility to be set up. Ad- Also, 118 people were treated In addition to the new fast-track court, the Magistrate and jacent to the fast track court building a 1,000 square feet for dental ailments. the Munsiff courts will also continue to function in the same room was also renovated at a cost of Rs fi ve lakh for the campus. Secretary of Ambattur Bar Association, E Murug- effective use of the court complex. The entire expense was English play esan, said, ‘the cases will be heard by Judge Maheswari, borne by the Bar Association members.’ He hopes that the who was earlier at a court in Ponneri. progressive step would be a beginning to get an own and on Hanuman Cases involving bounced cheques from Lucas till Veer- equipped court complex in the neighbourhood. NT Bureau apuram can be presented here.’ For years, the locality court has been confi ded within a Chennai, Nov 18: sub-standard premises, he said. Each day, around 50 cases are heard by the Judge. Chettinad Players will stage Around 600 numbered and 300 unnumbered cases Behind the Ambattur Zone 7 Corporation building, around an English play on Hanuman at are in process, it is learnt. 1.75 acres lie vacant. The property belongs to the civic Kumararajah Muthiah Hall, Chet- The cheque bounce cases are from banks body. Advocates want it to be utilised for the construction tinad Vidyashram school, R A and police stations. Earlier, these were being of a court complex. Puram, tomorrow at 6 pm. 4 TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2014 Blend CHENNAI WHAT NEWS TODAY PRINTS IS NEWS THAT COUNTS Protest, peace, At home and away non-violence Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes across as a seasoned hand at diplomacydiplomacy.. In less than six months, Modi has not only not shied  Hong Kong clears students agitation site away from bilateral and multilateral summitrysummitry,, but, what is more creditable, he has conducted himself with the practised ease of a pro. HONG KONG: nearby. Scores of colourful tents dot Hong Kong on Tuesday started to Some protesters packed up pillows, blankets and the area that is home to some of the His critics can be forforgivengiven for believing that the desi leader from clear part of a protest camp in the other belongings from inside their tents and moved world’s most expensive real estate. Gujarat, who had had vernacular schooling, would fumble while heart of the city that has been occu- The former British colony of Hong to another part of the demonstration zone engaging with his foreign interlocutors on vital global matters of pied by pro-democracy demonstra- Kong returned to Chinese rule in mutual and/or multilateral interests. But as his state visits to Japan, tors for nearly two months, leaving 1997 under a ‘one country, two most of the main protest site intact. with the police. If they clear systems’ formula that gives the city the US, Nepal and Bhutan underlined, Modi is most profi cient in About 30 court bailiffs arrived at the road outside the car park more autonomy and freedom than the conducting diplomacy at the highest level. If the carping critics the 33-storey Citic Tower in Admi- we will accept that. If they mainland with the goal of universal have to carp, they might say with some justifi cation that in the ralty, next to government buildings, clear other areas it will be suffrage. to enforce an injunction against street conduct of our foreign relations, the role of the foreign minister very disappointing.’ The protesters are demanding barricades after a request from the Some protesters packed open nominations in the city’s next has been virtually overshadowed by the towering presence of the building’s owners, witnesses said. up pillows, blankets and election for chief executive in 2017. Prime MinisterMinister.. Authorities stood by as workers other belongings from inside Beijing has said it will allow a vote in VValidityalidity of that criticism, however,however, is lost the moment you realise used cutters to remove barricades. their tents and moved to 2017, but only between pre-screened Police and said the building’s owners another part of the demon- candidates. A similar injunction has that the PM is doing such a good job of it. The latest global stage had hired workers to carry out the stration zone. been issued for a street in the gritty where Modi came across as a signifi cant presence was in Brisbane clearance. ‘We will proceed on the ‘Our plan is to do noth- district of Mong Kok, another protest at the G-20 summit meeting. Both, in bilateral meetings with his principle of peace and non-violence,’ ing and just observe,’ said The area near Citic Tower, head- site across the harbour from Admi- counterparts from the WWesternestern nations and in the G-20 plenary,plenary, said Joshua Wong, head of Scholar- protester Gary Yeung, 25. ‘The pre- quarters of CITIC Pacifi c Ltd., has ralty that has seen some of the most ism, one of two student groups lead- agreed area is fi ne. Anything beyond been surrounded by metal barri- violent clashes over the past seven Modi’Modi’ss contribution too was notable. His concern that the WesternWestern ing the protests. that is not. It’s a peaceful protest so cades, disrupting commuters head- weeks. It was not clear when authori- countries cooperate on fi ghting the menace of black money in ‘We are not looking for an argument we won’t fi ght back.’ ing to the Central business district ties would enforce that order. secret accounts elicited a positive response all around. Since the movement of illicit money has now a sharp security dimension as Scientists say well, it is not hard to see the global powers joining hands to lift the comet lander veil on unaccounted funds stashed away in secret bank accounts in Oxford’s word of tax havens. will wake up Given that citizens of WesternWestern nations too are known to evade taxes BERLIN: There is a strong chance Europe’s by keeping illicit funds in these accounts, the desire to lift the veil comet lander will wake up from hi- on these accounts was widely shared at the G-2- summit meeting. the year is Vape bernation as it nears the sun, raising Most nations committed to crack down on tax avoidance. Of course, hopes for a second series of scientifi c a major highlight of the Brisbane summit was the complete isolation Oxford’s editorial staff says the measurements from the surface next year, scientists involved in the mis- of Russia. President Vladimir Putin was buttonholed for grilling by word, vape, is tied to this year’s big Wannabes of 2014 debates about health and society sion said. every major WWesternestern leader for having violated so very fl agrantly the Oxford’s lexicographers keep watch  bae (n., slang): a term of endearment for one’s romantic part- The Philae lander, which became sovereignty of the neighbouring Ukraine. Far from scaling down the over billions of words every month ner, likely a shortening of baby or babe, though some theorize the fi rst spacecraft to touch down on economic sanctions, these leaders told Putin in no uncertain terms from literary novels to academic that it is an acronym for ‘before anyone else.’ The word can also a comet Wednesday, has already be used as an adjective to describe something good or cool. sent reams of data back to Earth that that these could be further tightened if Russia did not withdraw journals to blogs and at the end of  budtender (n.): someone who works at a medical marijuana troops and weapons from Ukraine. the year they put their brainy heads together to select a single word that dispensary or retail marijuana shop. Since these sanctions have also caused hardships to the European best embodies the zeitgeist.  contactless (adj.): describing technologies that allow a nations, their commitment to defend Ukraine’Ukraine’ss independence is Out of this year’s haze of nominees smart card, etc., to connect wirelessly to an electronic reader, remarkable. As British Prime Minister David Cameron put it, and debate emerged four little letters. typically in order to make a payment.  ‘there is a cost to sanctions, but there would be a far greater cost in Vape, a verb meaning to inhale indyref (n., slang): an abbreviated form of Scotland’s failed referendum to declare independence from the United Kingdom. allowing a frozen confl ict on the continent of Europe to be created and exhale the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar  normcore (n.): a fashion movement in which ordinary, un- and maintained.’ President Obama too was blunt, ‘you do not invade device, beat out everything from bae fashionable clothing is worn as a deliberate statement. scientists are eagerly examining. But other countries or fi nance proxies and support them in ways that to normcore. It was coined in the late  slacktivist (n.): one who engages in digital activism on the there were fears its mission would be 1980s when companies like RJR break up a country that has mechanisms for democratic elections’. Web which is regarded as requiring little time or involvement. cut short because it came to rest in Nabisco were experimenting with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Also slacktivism. the shadow of a cliff. fi rst ‘smokeless’ cigarettes. Oxford’s selection is the first of many big ones to come before Shortly before its primary battery Abe and the host Prime Minister TTonyony Abbott also ticked ofofff Putin But, after years of languishing, the 2014’s word-anointing season ends in early January. in unambiguous words for the latterlatter’s’s bid to destabilise Ukraine. ran out, the European Space Agency word is back, needed to distinguish a decided to attempt to tilt the lander’s In the face of this hostile barrage, Putin decided to fl y back even growing new habit from old-fashioned Vape, a verb biggest solar panel toward the sun -- before the release of the G-20 communique, citing the need to smoking. According to Oxford’s cal- meaning to inhale and a last-ditch maneuver that scientists catch up on sleep on the long fl ight home. Aside from the Russian culations, usage of vape, which as a believe may have paid off. noun can refer to an e-cigarette or exhale the ofoffence,fence, the summit took place in a conducive atmosphere, with ‘We are very confident at some similar device, more than doubled vapor produced by an stage it will wake up again and we the US and China agreeing on reducing carbon emissions by 2030, between 2013 and 2014. electronic cigarette or can achieve contact,’ Stephan Ul- and India paving the way for signing of the WTWTO’sO’s trade facilitation ‘It’s hard to anticipate what’s going similar device amec, the lander manager, told The agreement after the decision to suspend the conditionality on food to capture the public imagination at Associated Press. subsidies and storage. In fact, the leaders of major world powers any given moment,’ Casper Grath- That should happen next spring, wohl, president of Oxford’s dictionar- spilt writing it. to a $2 billion market. when Philae and the comet it is and the developing powers like India displayed a rare conjunction ies division, tells. ‘A word is just the surface of some- It also memorializes this year’s riding on -- called 67P/Churyumov- of tartargetsgets and ambitions, signing together on security and climate ‘Vape only really caught on a few thing that often has a really complex historic opening of legal marijuana Gerasimenko -- get closer to the sun, change issues. An extra 2.1 percentage points to global growth over years ago and now we’ve seen a and rich life underneath,’ he says. shops, where residents in Colorado warming up a secondary battery on fi ve years might be added as a result of the agreements initialed by dramatic rise.’ On the surface, vape’s selection and Washington state can buy vape board. A few days of sunshine on But, he notes, Oxford doesn’t captures the exploding popularity pens (devices that vaporize liquids the world leaders in Brisbane. But, without doubt, the isolation of the solar panels should be enough choose a word of the year simply of e-cigarettes - which, effectively containing nicotine or cannabis into to charge the battery suffi ciently to President Putin was the biggest story at Brisbane. based on how much ink has been invented in 2003, are suddenly close forms users can inhale) for about $60. conduct science runs, said Ulamec. Woman lived Injured panda Voice Mail with dead mom Teen arrested for rescued in China for five years BEIJING: A giant panda, which sustained seri- BERLIN: ‘burying boy alive’ ous injuries in an attack by martens, A German woman lived for more was rescued by taffers at a Chinese Parking rules needed than fi ve years with the corpse of her ISTANBUL: ing a ‘sexual relationship’ with her. nature reserve. mother, whose mummifi ed remains A young Turkish man has been ar- ‘I’m dying. Tell my mother to give The 3-year-old panda was found Sir, were discovered last week, a news rested on suspicion of burying alive her blessings to me. I have made hiding and moaning inside a cave Many taxis and cars just park in front of houses and cause inconvenience report said. a teenager who had a pre-marital re- her suffer a lot,’ Sandal said as he near a patrol station in the Tangjiahe to residents. They must be provided with parking lots. People who start The daughter, 55, was admitted to a lationship with his sister, reports said. was pleading for his life, according Natural Reserve in Sichuan Province, business, like a travels company, do not provide a designated space for Akin Tokdenir, 18, was arrested to the father. according to station staff. The panda parking their vehicles. Roads cannot be used to used as free parking place along with his father Ahmet on suspi- The father said he was sorry and sustained severe injuries in its stom- R Ganesan, Adambakkam cion of the murder of 16-year- ach, exposing its intestines.  old Onur Sandal, whose body The injury was likely to have been was found in a forest earlier caused by several yellow-throated Construct toilet near station this month. martens, Chen Limin, an offi cial at the Sir, Sandal, a plumber, was re- natural reserve told state-run Xinhua Absence of a public toilet in the western side of Tambaram Station has ported missing by his parents news agency. Experts say it is pos- driven many to utilise the public place as urinals. The act has become omni- in November last year and his sible for weak pandas to die in such present on the way towards Tambaram bus stop, and causes inconvenience corpse was found by forest predator attacks. to women passers-by. guards buried in a wooded The panda, later named ‘Ping psychiatric hospital after police made A public toilet should be constructed at this place to uphold ‘Swacch Ping’, meaning peace and safety, the grisly fi nd in the southern city of area in the western city of Bharat’ campaign also. I request authorities to take necessary action in the has undergone surgery and is now Munich, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung Denizli. Akin Tokdenir turned interest of public. daily reported. himself to police and imme- recovering. Pandas have 20 natural Manisha Srikanth, Tambaram diately confessed to the murder, the regretted the killing, but claimed it was enemies ranging from tigers to Asian  A social worker had attempted to visit the mother last Thursday after reports said. His father, who ‘a matter of honour for us.’ black bears to boas with felines being authorities had been rebuffed several acted as an accomplice, was later The suspects have yet to be their most deadly predators. Noise is the problem times but was denied entry by the arrested. formally charged. It was not clear When cornered by such animals, a daughter. The worker then alerted An autopsy revealed that Sandal whether Sandal’s girlfriend -- whose wild panda will often lean against a Sir, police who asked the fi re brigade to had been stabbed 65 times and had identity was not tree defending itself with claws and Noise pollution is caused by Sri Sai Baba temple authorities at Mylapore. open the door to the fl at. Police said severe torture marks including a hole disclosed -- was also punished by teeth or escape by climbing up a tree It is true that when the issues were raised with temple people, they did not other tenants in the apartment block made by a sharp object. His lungs her family and what her current situ- or rolling down a mountain rope. respond positively, but some of them were arrogant in replying. Let them had in the past reported a ‘strange were fi lled with soil, meaning he had ation is. Most predators will avoid life-and- restrict all chantings, bhajans, mantras within the temple so that the bhak- smell’ and had told building manage- been buried alive, the Hurriyet news- Turkey has stepped up efforts to death confrontations with pandas but thas visiting the temple enjoy them inside the temple. This is not a temple ment that they had not seen the older paper reported. stamp out so-called ‘honour kill- it is possible for sick, weak, young and town like Shirdi, but basically a residential locality and should be free from woman for some time. Surveillance footage obtained by ings’ in recent years and toughened elderly bears to die in such attacks, noise pollution. Offi cers who questioned the daugh- the police showed Sandal being penalties. But such crimes remain Yang Xuyi, a wildlife official with Hariharan, Alamelumangapuram. ter and ordered a post-mortem ex- beaten by the father and the son, frequent within conservative Muslim Sichuan’s forestry department said. amination concluded that the mother who took the victim away in a car in a society and while women make up Giant pandas are one of the world’s ADDRESS YOUR LETTERS TO : died of natural causes in March 2009 residential neighbourhood of Denizli. the majority of victims men can also most endangered species. About The pair said they committed the be targeted. According to women’s 1,600 live in the wild, mostly in the The Editor, News Today, 85, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600 032. at the age of 77. They were shocked to fi nd that the daughter had shared a murder after Sandal refused to get activists, 237 women lost their lives mountains of Sichuan, while more or e-mail to : [email protected] / [email protected] bed with her mother’s corpse. engaged to his girlfriend despite hav- in such killings in 2013. than 300 live in captivity. TUESDAY CHENNAI Enterprise 18 NOVEMBER 2014 5

Chennai sees decline Federal Bank offers in hiring activity diploma course NT Bureau NT Bureau Chennai, Nov 18: 3D view of 2 Dec Chennai, Nov 18: The Naukri Job Speak Index for Federal Bank invites applica- the month of October 2014 was at tions for the one year Post Gradu- 1108 indicating a decline of 14 per  All eyes on policy review, as RBI to decide on rate cuts ate Diploma course in Banking and cent in hiring activity when com- Finance (PGDBF) conducted at pared to September 2014. Accord- Federal Manipal School of Banking New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): more clearer direction’. Asked about ing to a press release, sectors such (FMSB), a joint venture of Federal The Reserve Bank will take into ac- Infl ation based on the Wholesale Price Index the upside risk to infl ation, Mundra as insurance and pharma saw maxi- Bank and Manipal Global Education count all aspects including fi ve-year said it could be global factors like mum decline of 23 and 22 per cent cooled to a  ve-year low of 1.77 per cent in Services. low infl ation rate while deciding on fuel prices, the geo political ten- respectively in October’14 as com- A statement said, the course is interest rate at the monetary policy October driven by softening prices of fuel and sions. pared to September’14. Auto sector designed to groom talented young review next month, RBI Deputy Gov- food items. At the same time, retail infl ation, On defi cit, he said the government has seen a decline of 17 per cent in graduates as profi cient bank offi cers ernor S S Mundra said. has laid a roadmap for fi scal disci- this time period. based on Consumer Price Index, also eased to by providing them high-end training pline and consolidation. Executive vice president and chief ‘...Of course there is an element 5.52 per cent at end of October in banking and fi nance. sales offi cer, Naukri.com, V Suresh of base effect and some local and ‘Last year also a similar kind of On successful completion of the said, ‘Job market in Chennai wit- global uncertainties always remain goal was set and it was met, and I course, the candidates will be ab- nessed a seasonal dip due to the around us. So, we are watchful of the softening trend and the third bi-monthly monetary policy on 2 De- think the Finance Minister has men- sorbed as probationary offi cers in festive season. The overall mood is all these developments and we will component is the monetary policy cember. tioned it in more than one forum that Federal Bank. Aspirants can apply positive and we can expect hiring to continue to taking all these inputs which was in our domain which was Asked if recovery is taking place in the fi scal defi cit target which has online between 17 November to 24 pick up in the coming months’. (while taking a view on interest pursued so what we are witnessing the economy, Mundra said that opti- been set out will be met certainly’, November (both days inclusive). An in-depth analysis reveals that rate)’, he said at the RBI stall at India today, it is a combined effect of all mism is certainly high. ‘Confi dence he added. On the issue of proposed Candidates with minimum 60 per apart from insurance and pharma, International Trade Fair (IITF) set-up the things’. Infl ation based on the appears to be much high than what Chief Operating Offi cer for the cen- cent mark for graduation, age not ex- other key sectors like IT and BPO to spread awareness on fi nancial lit- Wholesale Price Index cooled to it was... Signs are positive’. tral bank, he said RBI has not taken ceeding 26 years as on 1 November have seen a month on month de- eracy and educate the common man a fi ve-year low of 1.77 per cent in He said however that infl ation is an a fi nal view on that as yet. and domiciled in any of the following cline of 16 and 17 per cent respec- on banking and fi nancial matters. October driven by softening prices ‘area of careful observation’. ‘It is a part of larger restructuring States / regions- Kerala, Tamilnadu, tively in the index in October’14. The Mundra added: ‘One, of course, of fuel and food items. At the same RBI has adopted a guided path, he exercise in RBI. Some part of it has Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, demand for professionals working in is the various measures taken by time, retail infl ation, based on Con- said, adding that ‘by January 2015 been completed and for the creation Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Pon- banking and insurance and produc- the government, fi scal measures. sumer Price Index, also eased to an infl ation rate of eight per cent is of the post of COO. Any DG post dicherry and National Capital Re- tion maintenance saw maximum dip Second, we also got lucky in some 5.52 per cent at end of October. what we will be comfortable with. By would need a change in legislation. gion (NCR) can apply for the course. in hiring with the index moving down sense with the falling fuel prices or With moderation in infl ation, there January 2016, it is the infl ation rate We will make a reference to the gov- The details of the course are avail- by 29 and 28 per cent respectively in the softening commodity prices glo- is a widespread expectation that RBI of six per cent which we are talking ernment when we think that it is ap- able in Federal Bank’s website at October’14 over September’14. bally. The food prices also refl ected will cut interest rate in its upcoming about. So, I think we could not have propriate time to do so’, he said. www.federalbank.co.in. Axis hits overseas debt market Toshiba wins Indian order Talent is highest priority Axis Bank on Monday hit the over- seas debt market with a benchmark NT Bureau issue to raise atleast $500 million in Chennai, Nov 18: for CEOs: Survey a 5.5-year money, merchant bank- Toshiba Corporation announced that, in collaboration with Electronic Cor- poration of India Limited (ECIL), it has received an order to supply an X-band New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): As many as 88 per cent of CEOs agree that time ing sources said in Mumbai. dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar system There is an uptrend in time spent by CEOs on talent spent on talent has either increased since last year. ‘Axis Bank launched a to India Meteorological Department (IMD). initiatives, as more than half of chief executives sur- fi xed-rate senior The survey also revealed that a major theme for A press statement said, the radar which is the fi rst weather radar that veyed said they personally drove such steps in their unsecured notes CEOs in the next 12 months will be to tap the rich Toshiba will supply to outside Japan, will be installed at Srinagar, Jammu organisations in the last 12 months, says a study. in the dollar-de- pool of women and differentially-abled talent. Ad- and Kashmir, India in January 2015. According to online career and recruit- nominated debt mar- ditionally, 68 per cent reveal that they Toshiba has been collaborating with ECIL on weather radars since August ment solutions provider Monster.com’s ket to raise at least $500 million. De- plan to spend the most amount of time 2012. The current order follows positive evaluation of their joint proposal, annual study on ‘CEO as Chief Talent pending on the pricing and demand, in developing leaders and connecting which drew on Toshiba’s extensive experience in supplying weather radars Offi cer 2014’ which was put out in col- the bank may raise more than $500 with key talent. in Japan, and ECIL’s capabilities in supporting operation in the fi eld in India. laboration with People Matters, around 91 per cent million through these Regulation ‘Organisational diversity will be a key Toshiba has already supplied similar radars to Japan’s Ministry of Land, In- of CEOs believe in direct participation in talent en- S notes’, a merchant banker said. area of CEO focus in Indian organisations in the com- frastructure, Transport and Tourism, and to universities and research institu- deavors. India’s third largest private lender ing months. Moreover, over the past three years we tions. This study, in its third year, noted that there is an has given a price guidance of 1.95 The X-band dual polarization transportable Doppler weather radar system uptrend in the time spent by CEOs on talent initiatives, have noticed that CEOs are the ones driving innova- per cent above the US treasury, the for IMD has a range of 80km, and its short wavelength supports high resolu- with the 54 CEOs assessed stating that they have per- tion and creative thinking’, Monster.com managing sources said, adding the money will tion imaging of precipitation and wind velocity. It is only 25 per cent of the sonally driven talent initiatives in their organisations in director (India, Middle-East, Hong Kong, South East be raised through the Dubai branch size and consumes only 10 per cent of the power of an equivalent electron- the last 12 months. Asia) Sanjay Modi said. of Axis Bank and instruments listed on Singapore Stock Exchange. tube-based radar, the statement said. IIM Calcutta ‘G20 fails to CREDAI to adopt NAME CHANGE KOTHARI INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION LIMITED placements make progress Thiru BULGANIN, R. (Hindu), CIN NO: L24110TN1970PLC005865 touch new high on black money’ son of Thiru Rajamanickam, Regd.Of ce: “Kothari Buildings”, 114, Mahatma Gandhi Salai, ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ P., born on 9th April 1956 Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034 E-mail ID: [email protected] NT Bureau (Rs.in lakhs) Washington, Nov 18 (PTI): (native district: Chennai), PART I Unaudited Statement of Results for the Quarter Ended 30.09.2014 Chennai, Nov 18: NT Bureau The G-20 summit in residing at No.83/1, Avvai S. Quarter Ended Half Year Ended Year Ended No. PARTICULARS 30.09.2014 30.06.2014 30.09.2013 30.09.2014 30.09.2013 31.03.2014 IIM Calcutta has Chennai, Nov 18: Australia failed to make Thiru Nagar, 5th Cross Street, (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited) Koyambedu, Chennai-600 092, placed over 450 stu- Confederation of Real Estate Developers Asso- substantial progress on 1 Income from Operations has converted to Christianity dents of the batch of ciations’ ofIndia (CREDAI) has announced that it is fi nancial transparency and Net sales/Income from operations 1634.39 1051.96 2234.94 2686.35 4428.44 7871.74 illicit fl ows, an eminent with the name of BULGANIN (Net of excise duty) 2014-16, in a record all set to embark upon a series of signi cant initia- R ABRAHAM on 19th October Total income from operations 1634.39 1051.96 2234.94 2686.35 4428.44 7871.74 time of just over 2.5 tives to reiterate its commitment to the develop- international think-tank 1994. 2 Expenses famous for its pioneering (a) Cost of materials consumed 270.30 303.70 1368.14 574.00 1663.19 1293.34 days, a press release ment of housing and habitat in India in a modern, R.BULGANIN. (b) Purchase of Stock-in-Trade 1012.60 673.62 463.03 1686.22 1717.70 4630.27 work on black money has (c) Changes in inventories including fi nished goods, 0.00 said. futuristic way. Chennai, 10th April 2012. claimed. stock-in-trade etc. (82.02) (98.29) (104.36) (180.31) 228.86 532.03 378 offers were made An of cial statement said, this year’s ‘CREDAI (d) Employee benefi ts 186.19 110.20 183.36 296.39 344.56 647.05 in slot 0 - consisting of ‘The G20 passed up (e) Depreciation and amortisation expense 12.14 10.39 14.08 22.53 24.14 53.45 Conclave’ will take two concrete steps this year- a golden opportunity to (f) Other expenses 392.13 211.70 444.86 603.83 1086.94 1825.33 day 0 and day 1, which the  rst is a ‘Clean India Pledge’ by all the del- Total expenses 1791.34 1211.32 2369.11 3002.66 5065.39 8981.47 is an all-time record begin tackling this glo- 3 Loss from operations before other ` egates at the Conclave 2014. With this pledge, income,  nance costs and exceptional items (156.95) (159.36) (134.17) (316.31) (636.95) (1109.73) across the IIM’s. bal scourge by curbing CREDAI would become the  rst among the asso- the abuse of anonymous 4 Other income (116.15) 21.30 35.93 (94.85) 358.63 489.55 The consulting do- 5 Loss from ordinary activities ciations of industry to adopt ‘Swachh Bharat mis- companies and instituting before  nance costs and exceptional items (273.10) (138.06) (98.24) (411.16) (278.32) (620.18) main had 38 offers sion’ as an organisational endeavor. public country-by-country 6 Finance costs 24.60 44.27 48.43 68.87 67.80 243.07 being made by McKin- 7 Loss from ordinary activities after The second is the institution of a campaign for reporting for multinational  nance costs but before exceptional items (297.70) (182.33) (146.67) (480.03) (346.12) (863.25) sey& Company, BCG, corporations’, said Ray- 8 Exceptional items 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 - - Bain& Company and A ‘zero garbage in the housing complexes’ being de- 9 Loss from ordinary activities before tax (297.70) (182.33) (146.67) (480.03) (346.12) (863.25) veloped by our members. mond president Baker 10 Tax expense / Deferred tax adjustment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 T Kearney, the highest 11 Loss for the quarter / year (297.70) (182.33) (146.67) (480.03) (346.12) (863.25) ‘Our members are coming forth to voluntarily Global Financial Integrity in the last three years. (GFI). 12 Paid-up equity share capital adopt zero garbage principle in all their devel- (Face Value of the Share shall be indicated) 624.19 624.19 624.19 624.19 624.19 624.19 The maximum offers Considered to be a 13 Reserve excluding Revaluation Reserves as per opments which would be formally announced at balance sheet of previous accounting year - - - - - 83.85 in the consulting sector longtime authority on fi - Delhi Conclave leading to reduction of garbage 14 Earnings per share of Rs.5/- each (not annualised was made by Accen- nancial crime, Baker had for the quarter) ture with 17, closely by at least 10,00,000 tone per annum in the very recently co-authored an Basic & Diluted (2.38) (1.46) (1.17) (3.85) (2.77) (6.91) PART II followed by The Bos- first year in important urban clusters all over In- open letter to G20 lead- A PARTICULARS OF SHAREHOLDING ton Consulting Group dia’, informed CREDAI’s national vice president ers on the topic prior to 1 Public shareholding - Number of shares 8678567 8678567 8678567 8678567 8678567 8678567 at 15. Jaxay Shah. the summit. - Percentage of shareholding 69.52 69.52 69.52 69.52 69.52 69.52 2 Promoters and Promoter Group Shareholding a) Pledged / Encumbered PPUBLICUBLIC NNOTICEOTICE - Number of shares nil nil nil nil nil nil Vodafone’s initiative - Percentage of shares (as a % of the total share nil nil nil nil nil nil My client Mrs. M. Jayashree, wife of T. Mothi Singh, residing at No.11 capital of the company) Station Road, Chrompet, Tambaram Taluk, Kanchipuram District lost an b) Non-encumbered original sale deed document executed by Mr. A.L. Subash as a Power agent - Number of shares 3805318 3805318 3805318 3805318 3805318 3805318 for medium-sized biz of Thatchina Moorthy @ Lakshmi Narayanan, Mrs. Mukthiammal & Mr. - Percentage of shares (as a % of the total Haridass Nayudu in favour of my client Mrs. M. Jayashree in respect of shareholding of the Promoter and Promoter group) 30.48 30.48 30.48 30.48 30.48 30.48 - Percentage of shares (as a % of the total share NT Bureau nesses, ‘Business Readiness Scorecard’ Properties bearing Plot No.61 extent 1800 sq.feet in Punja Survey No. 45/1, capital of the company) 45/2, Registered as document No. 1485/1988 registered at Sriperumbudur Chennai, Nov 18: - a web-based diagnostic tool to measure Particulars 3 months ended 30.09.2014 Sub-Registrar Offi ce, last month (October 2014). Vodafone Business Services on Mon- business readiness towards facing future B Investors Complaints Those Spotting the document are requested to hand over if directly to my Pending at the beginning of the quarter NIL day announced the launch of three key challenges that helps businesses work client or in my offi ce. If any encumbrance, sale, pledge or donation made in Received during the quarter 4 initiatives to catalyse the growth of Indian towards better operational agility, better respect of above Properties will not control my client. Disposed of during the quarter 4 S.P. RAJMOHAN, Advocate Remaining unresolved at the end of the quarter NIL businesses, specifi cally focusing on me- connected employees and more satisfi ed NOTES: No.34, Bharathiyar Street, Prasanthi Nagar, 1 The above fi nancial results have been approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 12th November 2014. dium-sized businesses that are between customers and ‘Ready Business’ -an in- Chrompet, Chennai - 600 044, Phone: 9789013036 2 The company operates in one reportable business segment of manufacture and sale of Fertilizers and Fertilizer Mixtures. Rs 50 crore and Rs 500 crore in annual tegrated technology solutioning approach 3 The fi nancial results are available on the website of BSE Limited and on the company’s website www.kotharis.in For Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited turnover. that uses Vodafone’s suite of Total Com- Place: Chennai Pradip D Kothari According to a press release, the initia- munications solutions to provide answers MCX Stock Exchange Limited Date : 12.11.2014 Chairman and Managing Director tives include ‘Ready for the Big League’ to business problems, designed for mak- 4th Floor, Vibgyor Towers, Plot No.C - 62, STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Rupees in Lakhs As at 30.9.2014 As at 31.03.2014 Opp. Trident Hotel, Bandra Kurla Complex, Particulars - an engagement platform to connect and ing businesses more agile towards taking (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED) engage fast-growing medium sized busi- on future challenges. Bandra East, Mumbai – 400098. CIN - U65999MH2008PLC185856 A EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Notice is hereby given that MSE Financial Services Limited member of 1 Shareholders’ Funds MCX Stock Exchange Limited (”Exchange”) having registered offi ce at (a) Share Capital 624.19 624.19 GENERAL NOTICE     (b) Reserves and Surplus (1,200.66) (528.42)     !"#$%&#'() UB It is informed to the public by No. 11, Second Line Beach, Chennai – 600001, Tamilnadu and SEBI Sub Total: Shareholder’s funds (576.47) 95.77  2 Share appliction money pending allotment 286.35 336.35 my client Mr. D. Gopal S/o Registration no. INE261116931 has applied for resignation/surrender net down     3 Non-Cirrent Liabilities Durai residing at Door No.225,  of their Trading Membership in the Currency Derivatives Segment. a) Long-term borrowings 2,054.83 1,886.17 VOC Street, Varadharajapuram,      Any client/ constituent/member/investor having any claim / dispute / b) Other Long term liabilities 584.90 558.85 Bengaluru, Nov 18:  c) Long-term provisions 175.73 178.70 Nasarathpet, Poonamallee, grievance with/against MSE Financial Services Limited, arising out UB Holdings, the pri- Chennai - 600 123. Though This     Sub Total: Non-Current Liabilities 2,815.46 2,623.72      General notice that he lost his of trades executed in the Currency Derivatives Segment of the Ex- 4 Current Liabilities mary holding company  ! 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( - will be entertained by the Exchange. The complaints fi led against the compared to a good Rs 3/11/2014 around 11 A.M., hence b) Intangible assets 14.00 14.00 it is requested that if anybody found /      above trading member will be dealt with in accordance with the Rules, c) Non-Current Investments 5.20 5.20    0**1 / -  1024 crore during the the missed document kindly return d) Deferred tax assets (net) 778.03 778.03   &/# -  Bye-laws and Regulations of the Exchange/MCX-SX Clearing e) Long-term loans and advances 354.36 348.40 corresponding quarter my client and hand over the same -     /  Corporation Ltd. Further if any encumbrances made 2     0**1  131 f) Other non-current assets 0.50 0.50 of last year. Income     ( $%  The complaint form can be downloaded from www.mcx-sx. 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Date: 18.11.2014 Authorised Signatory 6 TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2014 Sports CHENNAI ‘Ferrero & Federer, Wawrinka Anderson too good for us’ New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Punjab Marshalls captain Greg Rusedski said that the play down spat singles players of the Delhi Dreams proved too good for them as they lost the CTL-  opener by a six-game margin, World No.2’s  tness, a worry for Swiss ahead of Davis Cup  nal here yesterday. The hosts won all three London, Nov 18: joining Wawrinka and winning fi nal set tiebreak during which singles matches and ended Smaller teams Roger Federer has sought a fi rst team ‘World Cup’ for his Federer picked up his injury, it up winning 25 games in fi ve to play down his spat with nation against France in Lille. had appeared Wawrinka was matches while Punjab could seek meet Stanislas Wawrinka by tweeting Everything had been going unhappy with the exuberance only manage to win 19. with F1 boss a conciliatory message with his swimmingly in Federer’s of the celebrations of Federer’s Rusedeski, former British compatriot on Monday night, historic quest until Saturday camp, led by his wife Mirka and number one and world number London, Nov 18: said media reports. evening’s semi-fi nal of the ATP father Robbie. four, said had he played a close Formula One’s smaller Federer and Wawrinka World Tour fi nals, in which he One French TV station match, things could have been teams have written to Bernie reportedly had a 10-minute row ousted his equally in-form pal reported that it had picked different. Ecclestone to press demands on Saturday, after the World No Wawrinka in an epic three- up Wawrinka complaining: ‘Unfortunately, Ferrero was for a bigger share of the sport’s 2’s wife ‘heckled’ his opponent setter. ‘She did the same thing at too good for me. I put my considerable revenues. from the sidelines during their Yet not only did the draining Wimbledon.’ The team mates team behind but the (doubles) Force India deputy principal match. fi nal moments of Federer’s win had played there in a quarter- players really fought well (to Bob Fernley told Reuters a But the Swiss stars, who will reawaken his old back trouble, fi nal in the summer. come back). Kevin was again letter had been sent on Monday play together next weekend in forcing him to withdraw before Wawrinka, though, later too good. He showed why he to commercial supremo the Davis Cup fi nal, appeared Sunday’s fi nal against Novak downplayed the incident, is number 16 in the world,’ Ecclestone seeking a meeting to have settled their differences Djokovic, but the late tension saying that ‘nothing much, Rusedski told reporters after at this weekend’s season- just 48 hours after the dispute. of the match also caused nothing special.’ the tie. ending race in Abu Dhabi. The pair are in Lille ahead of Wawrinka to offer sharp, ‘Tense match, never easy,’ Rusedski arrived in Delhi Copies were sent to rights the team event against France fallout. area, as there is no communal unimpressed words towards he said. only a few hours before the tie holders CVC, International which begins on Friday, and It is understood that one of the locker room at the arena. his opponent’s support team The pair were due to travel began. Asked it it was a reason Automobile Federation (FIA) could see Federer win the only reasons the Swiss compatriots While the dispute is not at courtside. to France on Monday to start for his sluggish performance, president Jean Todt and team major tennis trophy that has so fell out at their ATP Tour believed to have become John McEnroe, the former preparations for the fi nal with he replied in a negative. principals. far eluded him. Finals semi-fi nal was because physical, a heated 10-minute American firebrand now Federer still hopeful of shaking ‘In our common interest and Federer, who arrived in Federer’s wife Mirka heckled row ensued in which both commentating for ESPN, only off the injury, even though Aussie cueist for a sustainable future of the France on a private jet after Wawrinka. aired their grievances against threw more fuel on the fl ames any recurrence of the back sport, we request you, together pulling out of the ATP Tour Among Wawrinka’s the other. with his revelations that the two problems which hampered praises Pankaj with the other stakeholders, to Finals fi nal on Sunday, tweeted complaints is that she made Meanwhile, Switzerland’s players were engaged in a long him so much in 2013 must Bengaluru, Nov 18 (PTI): implement a more equitable ‘It’s great being with the boys audible comments from his potential Davis Cup fairytale this post-match debate. be a long-term worry for the Heaping praise on the Indian distribution,’ Fernley said in again’, alongside a picture with supporters’ box - which is at weekend has become clouded ‘Something went on in the 33-year-old. legacy in billiards and snooker, the letter, details of which were Wawrinka and the rest of his ground level - questioning in by uncertainty over the fi tness locker-room, there was a long ‘The way I feel right now, Australian cueist Matthew leaked to the media. Swiss team-mates. French whether he would have of Federer and suggestions talk between the players that there’s no way I can compete Bolton said that the nation’s the guts to close the match. of strained relations between poster boy of cue sports F1 won’t be threat- And the Swiss No 2 tweeted extended well into the night,’ at any level really,’ Federer said the same picture just minutes According to several the all-time great and his team said McEnroe. on Sunday. ‘Probably in a few Pankaj Advani is one of the ened by Formula E: later, in what looks like an eyewitnesses, a vociferous mate Stanislas Wawrinka. ‘And the stress of that -- I can’t days it’s going to be better. best he has seen and one of the argument developed between The country is on tenterhooks Chandok attempt to smooth over the confi rm all of this -- but a lot of ‘This back spasm or whatever favourites to win the IBSF dispute. the pair in the backstage area. to learn whether its favourite this went on and I don’t think it might be, it’s just not a fun World Snooker Championship. Bengaluru, Nov 18 (PTI): Federer won Saturday’s Tour offi cials decided that the son Federer, struggling with that helped the situation.’ thing to have during the day. ‘He has incredible mental Indian racer Karun Chandok match 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 at the O2 best thing was to push them a back injury, can recover Near the end of an It’s just uncomfortable. But I’m prowess and one of the best laughed at the idea of in London, but his victory has alone into a private room that from injury in time to cap his increasingly stressful match positive and I’m hopeful that it’s I have ever seen ... He also Formula E’s green credentials been overshadowed by the had been converted into a gym matchless individual career by which was only settled by a going to go away very soon.’ is one of the favourites in threatening the existence of the world event,’ Bolton told Formula One, considered the reporters at the unveiling of the pinnacle of motor racing. Championship logo here. ‘Formula E is a different sports Partial relief The Championship is arena. They are not competing scheduled between 19-29 with F1, GP2 or F3 or anything November, which ill be held else. They want to establish as at Sree Kanteerava Indoor the parallel and vertical sport,’ Stadium. he told a section of reporters on for Srinivasan Asked about his chances in the sidelines of an interaction the world event here, Bolton organised by Mahindra-Reva SC indicts Gurunath, Kundra said he had a very good year here yesterday. back home in England and is The former Caterham F1 New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Committee, headed hopeful of playing well in the driver, who races for the India’s BCCI president-in-exile N by retired High world event, however he is Mahindra Formula E team, said Srinivasan was on Monday Court Chief Justice wary of the Indian challenge. Formula E cannot be compared indicted by a probe committee Mukul Mudgal with any other series. for not acting against an with Additional Raina becomes unnamed cricketer accused of Solicitor General Mumbai coach misconduct while his son-in- L Nageshwar Rao co-owner of law Gurunath Meiyappan and and senior advocate wants better Raj Kundra were found guilty Nilay Dutta as HIL team finishing of betting that could leave their members, held that Lucknow, Nov 18 (PTI): ‘England ODI team held teams CSK and RR in trouble. Srinivasan’s son- Mumbai, Nov 18 (PTI): Following in the footsteps of The Justice Mukul Mudgal in-law Gurunath Disappointed with his team’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh back by fear of failure’ Committee, also came out Meiyappan was Raina has become the second third sucessive goalless draw in with a severe indictment of IPL involved in betting Melbourne, Nov 18: altered. ‘I think the England cricketer to be associated the ongoing Hero Indian Super CEO Sunder Raman who it said but not in match Former skipper Andrew players, even throughout my with the Hero Hockey India League, Mumbai City FC coach knew of a contact of a bookie fi xing. Strauss believes England’s time, have played too fearfully,’ League (HHIL) after he was Peter Reid has said that his and had contacted him eight It also questioned batsmen may be being held Strauss said in an interview with named today as the co-owner wards need to work on their times in one season but did why Rajasthan back in one-day internationals BBC Sport. of the Uttar Pradesh Wizards fi nishing and capitalise on the nothing about it. police stopped by a fear of failure. ‘They’ve been far too fearful franchise. chances that came their way. However, the three-member probe abruptly The World Cup gets under of getting out. And you can’t Mumbai City FC and FC Goa committee, appointed by the on Kundra for his Raina’s association with HHIL way in February next year but make 400 if you’ve got that kind played out an action-packed Supreme Court to probe match- betting activities comes closely on the heels of England’s hopes of going all of attitude. goalless draw after both the fi xing and betting allegations after the case was Dhoni’s entry into the world the way in Australia and New ‘I would argue it’s not the While giving its findings on teams failed to score on many in IPL 6 season, cleared transferred from Delhi police. of hockey after he recently Zealand have been written off strategy that is wrong; it’s that Srinivasan, the panel said occasions at the D Y Patil Srinivasan of the charges of ‘This individual (Sunder became the co-owner of the by many pundits. players haven’t actually played ‘this individual is not involved Stadium here last night. match fi xing and scuttling the Raman) admitted knowing Ranchi franchise and renamed One of the biggest gripes with well enough. And it’s very hard with match fi xing activity. This Even though Reid is pleased investigation. the contact of the bookies it Ranchi Rays. the 50-over team is a perceived to score 400 in ODIs if you’re individual was not found to with his team’s overall It confi rmed Meiyappan was but claimed to be unaware of negative approach when it not confi dent.’ be involved in scuttling the On his association with the performance, he was not happy a team offi cial (team principal) his connection with betting with the fi nishing of his strikers. comes to batting, scoring too England’s World Cup investigations into match fi xing.’ Sahara Group-owned team, of Chennai Super Kings while activities. ‘This individual also ‘I am delighted with our slowly compared with rival preparations get into full swing Raina said he was he was Rajasthan Royals owner accepted that he had received ‘This individual (Srinivasan) performance. Defensively, nations. next week when they begin ‘proud’ to be associated with Kundra’s ‘infractions violated information about individual 1 along with four other BCCI we were good again. I am Indeed, Rohit Sharma’s world a seven-match series in Sri hockey, which boasts of rich BCCI/IPL Anti Corruption (Meiyappan) and individual 11 officials was aware of the delighted we created chances, record 264 against Sri Lanka Lanka before a triangular series history in the country. Code.’ (Kundra) taking part in betting violation of the Players Code good chances. But if you cannot last week was a bigger score against Australia and India of Conduct by individual 3, but ‘It is a memorable day for me in the new year. And Strauss A provision in the IPL code activities but was informed by take them you are not going to than seven of England’s past no action was taken against because today I am immensely 10 ODI innings. believes Alastair Cook’s men of conduct says that any the ICC-ACSU chief that this win. Unfortunately, we had individual 3 by any of the proud to be associated with the But Strauss believes it is need to hit the ground running if Franchise, Group Company was not actionable information. good chances but we did not aforesaid officials who were national sport of our country, take them,’ he said in the post the batsmen’s mentality, not they are to carry any confi dence or owner acts in any way This individual also accepted aware of this infraction,’ the hockey, by joining UP Wizards,’ match conference. the tactics, which need to be into the World Cup. which effects the reputation of that this information was report, which was supplied to Raina said at an event held at ‘There was one penalty the League or BCCI-IPL, the not conveyed to any other the parties on Monday, said. the Sahara Shaher here. appeal which went against us Franchise will be scrapped. The individual,’ the Committee said. but overall delighted with the effort they put in. Just one thing Kohli jumps to I was disappointed with was our Di Maria form dip no Rogers answers fi nishing.’ The Ranbir Kapoor 2nd in rankings co-owned side hasn’t been among goals in their last three Dubai, Nov 18 (PTI): surprise to coach Virat Kohli has moved to critics with ton games and Reid said they have to work hard on converting Manchester, Nov 18 (AFP): criticism. ‘I have to say that second place in the ICC ODI Melbourne, Nov 18: disappointing showing Rankings for batsmen following their chances and start scoring Manchester United record Angel is one of the very top Australia opener Chris against Pakistan. his impressive batting show again. ‘In training we do a lot signing Angel di Maria’s players in world football,’ Rogers has provided a Partnering David Warner, in India’s 5-0 series win over of work, crossing and fi nishing stunning start to his time at Martino told an Old Trafford timely answer to his critics Rogers managed just 88 Sri Lanka while world record because it’s not about physical Manchester United was the news conference. ahead of next week’sk’s ttestest runs inin fourfour inningsinnings breaker double centurion Rohit but quality work. You won’t surprise, not the winger’s ‘His start was exceptional squad announcementement as AustraliaAustralia werewere Sharma jumped to the 15th spot believe this but in training the recent dip in form, Argentina and the fact that generally with a century for VictoriaVictoria swsweptept in the latest chart. Kohli, who hit fi nishing is fantastic. But the coach Gerardo Martino said. when players go to a new in the domestic Sheffiheffi eld 2-0 by 139 not out in the fi fth ODI on pressure of the game is where Di Maria, a 26-year-old club and have to get used Shield championship.nship. PakPakistanistan Sunday, having earlier scored we need it. At this moment we Argentina winger, joined from to a new league, a new The 37-year-old,, whowho iinn thethe 66, 53 and 49 to be adjudged aren’t delivering. I don’t have a Real Madrid in a USD 98 million team, a different style of was recalled for thehe ffirstirst UnUnitedited Arab man-of-the-series, jumped one magic wand. There is no wizard deal on transfer deadline day football and different team- Ashes series last yearear halhalff EmEmiratesirates place to be behind A B de Villiers who can come and get us and scored three goals in his mates, I think the form that a decade after his single llastast of South Africa. Rohit made a goals. But we have got to work fi rst fi ve games for the English he is showing now is possibly previous test, hass been mmonth.onth. spectacular rise of 18 places on training ground and giants. more typical of a player under pressure forfor his after his world-record breaking hopefully on a match day we Trafford later today, billed as going to a new club than the place in the side Di Maria is set to play on innings of 264 in Kolkata, in what will stick it in the back of the the ‘Battle of the Galacticos’, very fi rst few games when he for next month’s his club home ground when was the 27-year-old’s second net,’ the former Manachester with Martino defending his burst onto the scene and did series against Argentina face Portugal in an ODI career double-century. City manager said. international friendly at Old playmaker following recent so well. India after a TUESDAY CHENNAI Mixed Bag 18 NOVEMBER 2014 7 Modi’s gifts to Abott Presents John Lang’s petition and Man Singh Trophy

Canberra, Nov 18 (PTI): rial here to commemorate his visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to- In his first engagement in the day gifted Australian lawyer John Australian capital, Modi, accompa- Lang’s 1854 petition on behalf of nied by Abbott, arrived at the War Rani Lakshmibai against the East Memorial early morning. India Company and Man Singh Modi presented the trophy to Ab- Trophy to his Australian counter- bott and also signed the visitor’s Tamilnadu School Education Minister K C Veeramani giving away part Tony Abbott. book at the memorial. Modi gave the gifts to Abbott just prizes to winners during the 47th book exhibition at Thanthai Periyar The trophy originally in silver was ahead of bilateral talks. E V Ramaswamy Central Library, Vellore recently. presented to the Officers’ Mess 14 ‘PM gifts Australian PM a memo- (King George’s own) Sikhs in the rial of Australian John Lang on year 1919. The officers of the bat- Book expo at Vellore behalf of Rani of Jhansi against East India Company,’ Ministry of talion, who served in the unit dur- External Affairs Spokesperson ing the First World War in Egypt, central library Syed Akbaruddin tweeted. Gallipoli, Sinai and Mesopotamia ‘John Lang’s Original petition of from October 1914 to May 1917, NT Bureau 1854 on behalf of Jhansi ki Rani had made it in commemoration of Vellore, Nov 18: against the East India Company,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting Man Singh Trophy to Australian the gallant actions of their soldiers counterpart Tony Abbott. The 47th book exhibition at Thanthai Periyar E V Ramaswamy Central Li- Akbaruddin said describing Modi’s during the First World War. brary, Vellore was held recently as part of National Library Week celebrations. gift to Abbott. The Trophy is named after Man first native novelist. As a man of and consequently he was sued and Tamilnadu School Education Minister K C Veeramani inaugurated the book Earlier, Modi was given a cer- many talents, he was also a law- briefly jailed by the Company. In Singh who was recognised as a exhibition. Prizes were also distributed by the Minister to the winners of school emonial guard of honour and a yer, journalist and born traveller. 1854, Lang became the Counsel of great soldier for his qualities of and college students who participated during the celebrations. 19-gun salute at the forecourt of In 1842, he sailed to India and the Maharani Lakshmibai of Jhansi character, professional skill, sheer Vellore District Collector R Nanthagopal, Mayor P Karthiyayini, Vellore MP B the Parliament. Prime Minister Ab- made the country his new home, - an iconic figure in the famous physical prowess and agility. Ap- Senguttuvan, former Minister V S Vijay and MLAs were among others present. bott and several Indians were also even learning the Hindustani lan- Indian uprising of 1857 against the proximately 6 feet and 4 inches District library secretary Anandhan welcomed the gathering. present on the occasion. East India Company’s rule -- and tall, Singh was said to be so strong Then he proceeded towards the guage. While carrying on a suc- represented her in legal battles of limbs that he was able to jump Prime Minister’s Office for bilateral cessful legal practice, he started over high wire obstacles and broad talks. a newspaper in 1845 called ‘The against the Company. ditches comfortably. This was part Modi’s gifts to Abbott brought Moffusilite’, published initially from Narendra Modi also presented of trench warfare during the First Australian John Lang’s contribu- Meerut and later from Mussoorie. the Man Singh Trophy, a prized World War. It is also said that he tion in Indian history to the fore. The paper often took a critical possession of Sikh regiment bat- Born in 1816 in Sydney, Lang is stance against the British East talions, to his Australian counter- could lob a grenade up to a dis- generally regarded as Australia’s India Company’s harmful policies part Tony Abbott at the War Memo- tance of 50 yards.

Modi has ‘runs on the Explosion in board’, says Oz PM Tambaram factory kills 1 Canberra, Nov 18 (PTI): Abbott also said Modi has ‘runs NT Bureau When the top political leaders on the board’ to meet the aspira- of India and Australia meet can tions of the people. When Modi’s Chennai, Nov 18: When is Trisha’s cricket be far behind? turn came to bat, he said: An explosion in a factory that With Prime Minister Narendra ‘We celebrate the legend of prepares gas cylinders for the VIT University vice-president G V Selvam giving away prizes to the Modi by his side, Australian Prime (Don) Bradman and the class  re department, claimed the winners of the sports events conducted by Annai Teresa Academy wedding? Minister Tony Abbott set the ball of (Sachin) Tendulkar together.’ life of a man yesterday at Peer- in St Xavier Elementary and High School in Christianpet, Vellore on NT Bureau rolling and fi red the fi rst shot, say- ‘We are impressed by Austral- kankaranai near Tambaram. the occasion of Childrens Day recently. Chennai, Nov 18: ing people in his country come to ian speed as you are charmed According to police sources, The latest buzz in K-town is that associate India with cricket. by the Indian spin until of course the factory is owned by one actress Trisha has got engaged in a Abbott made an early reference Shane Warne came along!,’ Prabhakaran hush-hush manner to realtor-turned- to cricket in his remarks at a joint the Prime Minister said while from Alapakkam. fi lm producer Varun Manian recently. press conference here today with addressing the Australian Two workers identified as However, the actress has denied Modi after their bilateral talks. Parliament. Vijay Kumar (28) from Mani- it, and posted on her microblogging vakkam and Venkatesh (30) page that she would let know every- were  lling the cylinders with one when she gets engaged. gas, when a cylinder burst Meanwhile, sources said the actress Party name in a killing the former on the spot. and the producer are seeing each Venkatesh who is said to be other and their relationship has been injured in the incident, is now accepted by their respective familes. week’s time: Vasan undergoing treatment, while ‘But the engagement has not taken Vijay Kumar’s body is shifted place and an announcement will be to Chrompet Government made soon,’ they said. Hospital. Varun Manian, who produced Vaai- Investigations are on as to yai Moodi Pesavum and the upcom- how the explosion took place. ing Kaavia Thalaivan, owns Radiance Police personnel keep a vigil at BJP headquarters ‘Kamalalayam’ at Group. He is a well-known face in T Nagar on Monday, following a bomb threat. social circles. Gold and cash stolen near One more infant Poonamallee NT Bureau Chennai, Nov 18: Around 25 sovereigns of dies in Dharmapuri gold and Rs 70,000 cash were stolen from a house in Sipayi Dharmapuri, Nov 18: centres and the integrated child de- natal ICU, said 54 babies undergoing Political Science students from Norway and Denmark calling on street in Karayanchavadi near Adding to the casualties, one more velopment services centres. treatment were on the recovery path former Union Minister G K Vasan, as part of their research project Poonamallee. infant was today reportedly died at PTI adds and were now fed by their mothers. in Chennai today. According to police sources, the Dharmapuri hospital, taking the Tiruvannamalai Medical College ‘Some of the babies born were NT Bureau Dhanasekharan (42) and his toll to 12. Dean and neo-natal specialist R under weight like 1.75 kg or 1.6kg. Chennai, Nov 18: family were out at the time of robbery. Meanwhile, the State government Narayana Babu, who has been given There have been similar instances Former Union Minister G K Vasan today said the name and fl ag of his new assigned two senior doctors with ex- When they returned home, additional charge as Dharmapuri in the past’, Dharmapuri Govern- party will be unveiled in a week’s time. He also said he has high regards perience in handling newborns to as- Medical College Hospital Dean, at- for actor Rajinikanth. they found their cupboard ment College and Hospital, Neo-natal broken and valuables missing. sess the situation at the Dharmapuri tributed the deaths to respiratory Speaking to reporters here today after meeting students from Denmark government hospital. Intensive Care Unit Nodal Offi cer, Subsequently, a complaint problems and low birth weight. and Sweden, he said that people from various quarters have been sup- The Dean of Medicines assured the Pugalanthiraja said. porting his party. was  led. Director of Medical Education De- best possible treatment. The Health Former Union Minister G K Vasan Vasan, who announced quitting the Congress recently, will chair a mega The case is now being in- Department is also looking at the partment Dr S Geethalakshmi, who has demanded a thorough probe into rally in Trichy on 28 November. According to sources, his supporters from vestigated with the help of the performance of the primary health also visited the hospital and the neo- the incident. all over Tamilnadu would attend the conference venue in large numbers.  ngerprints obtained. Lahiri continues to impress in Europe

Barcelona, Nov 18 (PTI): four birdies against three bogeys. technically, so just a little bit of work for complacency. ‘I’ve been here the foundation for Edberg’s star Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri stayed He is now even par and tied 70th, on that, and it should be sorted. in Spain for eight days now, I’ve turn in north-eastern Spain, which on course for a European Tour card which is right on the cut line. ‘I’m really happy, and I’ve played played plenty of rounds already, and left him in a strong position atop the for the coming season as he turned Lahiri continued his progress in really good. I’m just trying to we are only half way there, so leaderboard through 54 holes. in another fl awless round of four- Girona but reiterated that there is fi nd as many greens as I can you are not really looking at Ricardo Gonzalez is the most suc- under 66 at the par-70 Tour Course no room for complacency with half and take the pres- the fi nish line, you are just cessful player in the fi eld with four to be second after the third round the contest still to go. sure off myself, trying to hit every European Tour titles, and the Ar- of the European Tour Qualifying ‘It has been good so far and I’ve hit and I’ve done that shot and play every gentine is handily placed just three School. it really well. Today was the best I’ve well today. Ob- hole one by one as shots adrift of Edberg on 11 under Lahiri ceded the leadership to hit it all week, but probably the worst viously the next there are so many. par after a 65 on Monday. Swede Pelle Edberg, who followed I have putted in three months. I hit it three days will be It’s 54 holes done, Just a shot further behind in a his second round 62 with a 63 to awesome, but had 34 putts to shoot a sterner test on the Sta- 54 more to go, so if share of fourth are Sweden’s Rikard move to 14-under, one shot ahead 66, so that is half my round there. It dium course, and I really you look at it that way Karlberg and Mikko Korhonen of of Lahiri. is something I need to improve over look forward to that,’ he then it is a fresh start Finland, who added to the Scandi- Lahiri, who has had just one bogey the next two or three days, but the added. tomorrow.’ navian success story on the third in 54 holes, had four birdies against rest of the game feels good, so I’ve Lahiri said he cannot afford to be On another fine day at PGA day, alongside Englishman Richard no bogeys in the third round but just got to keep that up,’ said the complacent though. Catalunya Resort, it was Edberg McEvoy on ten under. was far from happy with his putting, 27-year-old. ‘...winning is not the end in itself. who shone brightest en route to a Edberg was pleased to continue needing no less than 34 putts for his ‘My putting has had nothing to do You want to be up there and get seven-under 63 on the easier Tour the form that yielded an eight under round of 66. with the greens, I am just struggling yourself a good card, and the way Course to establish a one shot lead par score just one day prior on the India’s other player in the fi eld, a little bit with what I need to do. I I’m playing I feel like I can win, so over Lahiri. Tour Course, to start a 36 hole spell SSP Chowrasia carded one-under feel like I’m really close to fi nding the I just need to continue what I have Edberg had seven birdies, fi ve of that has seen him recover from a 69 at the par-70 Tour Course with right place to be both mentally and been doing. There is no space which came on his back nine, were disappointing opening round of 73. TUESDAY , CHENNAI 8 18 NOVEMBER 2014 Licensed to post without prepayment under WPP. No. TN / PMG / (CCR) / 470 / 12-14

NSD director’s new nternational footballer Chima Okorie, who strode the play, a tribute IKolkata Maidan of the late 80s like a tiger, is all set to debut to war victims in a fi lm titled ‘Lakhyabhed’. Stage no bar ‘Look, it doesn’t seem to be a very big deal. After all, I am playing the role of a football coach in the Bengali fi lm,’ Okorie, a Nigerian player said. He said that language could have been an issue, but years of The Children’s World Academy stay in Kolkata had equipped him with a working knowledge of the Bengali language in which the fi lm is being made. was founded by Saradha ‘I am a Nigerian, but I am a Bengali too. The script is all about promoting Kolkata football with the protagonist, that is Natarajan in Coimbatore myself, mentoring a young footballer from an under-privileged background,’ Chima, who had also turned up in the English in 1979 to commemorate league and Norwegian premier league, was speaking on the s 2014 marks 100 years sets of the ‘Lakhyabhed’ being directed by Sandip Chowdhury. Aof the start of World War the International Year of Asked how it felt to face the camera, Chima said, ‘As per the I, a new play looks into the after- script, I shall do whatever I am comfortable with - dribbling, effects of war and pays tribute Children declared by the taking shots, demonstrating a thing or two to the youngsters - to millions of lives lost in these confl icts. United Nations Educational, ‘Ghazab Teri Ada’ by National School of Drama (NSD) director Scienti c and Cultural Chima Okorie Waman Kendre brings on stage the socio-political issue in a Organisation (UNESCO) musical but humorous format. The play, to be staged at NSD starts celluloid from tomorrow till 23 November, is Kendre’s second production with the NSD Repertory Company after Jayashree Kannan ‘Janeman’. Playwright, music design and innings direction is by Kendre while light design is by Suresh Bharadwaj. The music has been all part of the narrative.’ arranged by Subhash M Karote, while it is ith an aim to providing stage opportunities to students for free, Coimbatore-based Children’s Sandip said that in his choreographed by Anil N Sutar. Sandhya WWorld Academy has started functioning from Adyar. childhood he had been Salve is the costume designer and the set According to Jayashree Kannan, who was instrumental in opening the academy in Chennai, the Chima Okorie pretty used to seeing is designed by Naved Inamdar. organisation was founded by her late mother Saradha Natarajan in Coimbatore in 1979 to commemorate the exploits of Chima The play opens with a king ordering the International Year of Children declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural on the telly, but what struck him was the disarming demeanour his soldiers to go for a war to expand his Organisation (UNESCO). of the man. kingdom. He calls for the war just to prove ‘My mother was an accomplished Carnatic vocalist and she always felt that budding talents should be The director said that the footage of the player’s on-fi eld he is the mightiest emperor of the world. given opportunities to perform on stage. She wanted to preserve Indian forms of fi ne arts, such as music exploits in the ‘80s would be used in the fi lm in addition to Amid this, all the women of the kingdom and dance. She wrote a book titled Sangeetha Baala Paadam in Tamil, for children, with lessons in press clippings. unite to stop the war which brings an Carnatic music. The signifi cance was that the lyrics were written in Tamil for the basic notes in Carnatic ‘It is the fi rst sports fi lm in the mainstream genre to come out interesting twist to the play and the plot. music which the children could grab easily and fi nd it interesting to learn,’ recalls Jayashree. after path-breaking ‘Striker’ and ‘Koni’. There will be the typical Kendre says his play is a farcical drama ‘In Coimbatore, we used to organise nearly fi ve to six concerts in a year and conduct music, dance, Anjan Chowdhury, maker of Bengali commercial fi lms, touch, which deals with a very socio-political drawing and painting competitions especially on Children’s Day and throughout the year. We are planning but hailing from the later generation I have contemporised content. the same in Chennai as well to cherish my mother’s passion for arts and her interest in teaching,’ says the content,’ Sandip, the son of the maker of a series of ‘With humour, music and drama, the play Jayashree. blockbusters like Shatru, Gurudakshina and Chhotobou in the highlights many issues that are the most ‘Participants need not pay fee in any form. We look for children, teens and adults to come and join us ‘90s, said. discussed and talked about. Where war has to showcase their talent,’ she adds. Debutant Ranojoy essays the role of a struggling footballer always been a man’s responsibility, the play For further details. mail to [email protected] [email protected] or cwaoffi [email protected]. whom Okorie mentors as coach. highlights that women can play an equally Jayashree Kannan can be contacted at 98418 16134. — NT Bureau — PTI important role in bringing peace and serenity in a society,’ he says. — PTI

Guvera steps into India I want to be a child again: Big B Amitabh Bachchan

egastar Amitabh to be a kid again’, he told ‘Those were the years of happening city in the entire usic streaming app Guvera aims to more than triple its userbase in India by the year- MBachchan on reporters in Kolkata. getting independence for country. ‘It was a great joy Mend to one million as it adds more music labels and brand partners in the country. Monday went nostalgic as He was speaking at the the first time, being free and yes we were young, Guvera, which will operate under the ‘freemium’ model, offers a library of over 12 million he recalled his growing-up fi rst look launch of Bengali and being on your own we were single and we tracks from local Bollywood albums and international artists via web and mobile platforms. years, saying he wants to film Open Tee Bioscope after having lived a very were independent. We did Users also have the option to subscribe to Guvera’s on-demand service for Rs 199 per month. be a child once again. which is produced by cocooned life with your many things which can’t be A combination of the words ‘free’ and ‘premium’, ‘freemium’ is a business model that offers ‘When you are a kid, our Shoojit Sircar. family or in boarding school narrated here’, the actor both free and premium services. parents and elders ask a Bachchan, who is where you were guided said. ‘India is a market that is truly diverse in terms of its taste for music. We plan to provide our question - what are you shooting for Sircar’s by rules and regulations’, He wondered that after Indian users with the best expert-curated local and international content,’ Guvera founder going to be when you grow Hindi fi lm Piku in Kolkata, he said while describing working for the entire day and director of Innovation Claes Loberg said. up. You never have an recalled that some of his Kolkata of those days as ‘we think are we working Guvera already has about 300,000 users in India and by the year-end, this should grow to answer and today at 73, early years during 1962- the most for a living or are we living one million, he added. I have an answer - I want 69 were spent in the city. magnifi cent and the most to work’. —PTI The service is currently available in over 19 countries worldwide and by the end of the year, Guvera aims to be present in 30 countries. It has 2 million users globally — PTI

NO GRASS VIOLATION Mickey Mouse Shahid flies to don Indian to Poland ollywood actor Shahid BKapoor is flying to Poland to complete the avatar last shooting schedule of elebrated cartoon character Vikas Bahl-directed film CMickey Mouse, who turned Shaandar. 86 today, is set to don an Indian The 33-year-old actor stars avatar in an animation short video alongside Alia Bhatt in the which has a India setting. romantic comedy, which is As a part of the second season being touted as India’s fi rst of the ‘Mickey Shorts’ series, destination wedding fi lm. the special video will premiere ‘En route Poland for on Disney Channel in India on the last four days of this Mickey’s birthday on November 18. Shaandar schedule. Can’t In the video, Mickey will be seen believe the films almost speaking in Hindi and riding an done’, Shahid posted on auto rickshaw, which is a very Twitter along with a selfi e. popular mode of transport in India. The fi lm also has Shahid’s The shorts feature aesthetic that father Pankaj Kapur and goes back to Mickey’s roots and Sanjay Kapoor in supporting borrows from the style of his 1930s roles. design while adding a few modern Shaandar is expected to The concrete jungle of Chennai still has some space for agriculture and one such place at Mugalivakkam wears touches. hit theatres next year. a fresh look thanks to the recent rains. PHOTO: K VIJAY ANAND —PTI —PTI

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