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Bollywood ------30 NEW DELHI & PATNA: India has banned 59 Apps forms Club Factory and Shein. Classifieds ------37 with Chinese links, including hugely popular TikTok This marks the largest sweep against the Chinese Community Post ------17-26 and UC Browser, saying they were prejudicial to sov- technology companies. Edit Page ------36 ereignty, integrity and security of the country. The Information Technology Ministry in a statement Horoscope ------35 This week’s question The ban (as of 29 June), which comes in the back- said it has received many complaints from various Immigration Post ------28 Life Style ------14-15 Should India stop all drop of current standoff along the Line of Actual Con- sources, including several reports about misuse of aid to Nepal? Philosophy/Perspective ------34 trol in Ladakh with Chinese troops, is also applicable some mobile apps available on Android and iOS plat- Last week’s result Info/Highlights ------4 for WeChat and Bigo Live. forms for "stealing and surreptitiously transmitting Real Estate ------32-33 Should IND, US, AUS, JAP, VNM and TWN join to stop Chinese adventurism? The list of apps that have been banned also include users' data in an unauthorized manner to servers TechBiz Post ------10-11 Travel & Hospitality Post ------16 YES 83% NO 17% Helo, Likee, CamScanner, Vigo Video, Mi Video Call which have locations outside India". Xiaomi, Clash of Kings as well as e-commerce plat- Cont’d on page 5 Wellness Post ------12-13 2 India Post July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 India Post 3 www.indiapost.com 4 India Post July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com

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CHICAGO Taming the Dragon Moonshot for India's Digi-Infra Ramesh Soparawala Resident Editor India has banned 59 Apps with Chinese Population scale digital infrastructure A Q Siddiqui Correspondent links saying they were prejudicial to must enable reduction in their cost of ST. LOUIS sovereignty, integrity and security of access to food, lending and healthcare, Ashwin Patel Correspondent the country. 5 irrespective of location. 10 NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY Pinky Kaur Bureau Chief Srirekha N. Chakravarty Correspondent Nikita Japra Correspondent Community: Travel: Sukhvinder Saini Circulation Chicago's 6th Int'l Yoga Day Tadoba National Park BOSTON Gope Gidwani Bureau Chief FIA in league with Chicago Indian Con- "Tadoba National Park", also known as sulate celebrated 6th International Yoga the "Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve" is CANADA Day 2020, offered as a Virtual Event, on one of 47 project tiger reserves exist- Paras Nehra Correspondent Friday, June 19, 2020. 17 ing in India. 16 NEW DELHI Lakshay Sharma Web Developer

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NEW DELHI & PATNA: India has loads worldwide (excluding China) in The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination aspects relating to data security and banned 59 Apps with Chinese links, in- September 2019, with half of its global Centre, Ministry of Home Affairs, has safeguarding the privacy of 130 crore cluding hugely popular TikTok and UC installs from India. It also claimed to also sent an exhaustive recommenda- Indians. It has been noted recently that Browser, saying they were prejudicial to have 130 million monthly active users tion for blocking these malicious apps, such concerns also pose a threat to sov- sovereignty, integrity and security of ereignty and security of our country," the country. the statement said. The ban (as of 29 June), which comes Over 2015-19, Chinese investors in- in the backdrop of current standoff cluding Alibaba, Tencent, TR Capital and along the Line of Actual Control in Hillhouse Capital, have invested over Ladakh with Chinese troops, is also ap- USD 5.5 billion in Indian start-ups, ac- plicable for WeChat and Bigo Live. cording to Venture Intelligence that The list of apps that have been tracks private equity, venture capital, banned also include Helo, Likee, M&A transactions and valuations, in In- CamScanner, Vigo Video, Mi Video Call dia. Xiaomi, Clash of Kings as well as e-com- merce platforms Club Factory and Center cancels Bihar's mega Shein. bridge project This marks the largest sweep against The Center has cancelled the tender of the Chinese technology companies. a mega bridge project over the Ganga The Information Technology Ministry in Bihar as Chinese companies are in- in a statement said it has received many volved in it, officials stated. complaints from various sources, includ- "Two of the four contractors selected ing several reports about misuse of for the project were Chinese and the some mobile apps available on Android tender was cancelled because of their and iOS platforms for "stealing and sur- involvement in it," a top Bihar govern- reptitiously transmitting users' data in ment official said. an unauthorized manner to servers Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping The capital cost of the entire project, which have locations outside India". including a 5.6-km-long bridge, other "The compilation of these data, its in the country at that time. the statement said, adding that there minor bridges, underpasses and a rail mining and profiling by elements hos- The government has also banned a has been a strong chorus in the public overbridged, was estimated at over Rs tile to national security and defense of clutch of apps of Chinese handset space to take strict action against apps 2,900 crore. India, which ultimately impinges upon maker Xiaomi, including Mi Community that harm India's sovereignty as well as The decision to cancel the project the sovereignty and integrity of India, is and Mi Video Call. Xiaomi is India's larg- the privacy of citizens. came in the backdrop of the killing of a matter of very deep and immediate est handset brand. Likewise, there have been similar bi- 20 Indian soldiers in a clash with Chi- concern which requires emergency The IT Ministry said it has invoked its partisan concerns, flagged by various nese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan measures," the statement said. power under section 69A of the IT Act public representatives, both outside Valley on June 15. A formal order asking phone compa- and rules, and has decided to block 59 and inside Parliament. The skirmish at the border with China nies to block the applications is being apps in view of information available "On the basis of these and upon re- has led to a widespread call for a boy- issued. cott of Chinese products and business TikTok (which has over 200 million entities. users in India), Likee and Vigo Video are TikTok (which has over 200 million users in India), The project was cleared by the Union popular short video creation platforms, Likee and Vigo Video are popular short video creation government's cabinet committee on while Club Factory and Shein are e-com- economic affairs, chaired by Prime Min- merce platforms that were looking at platforms, while Club Factory and Shein are e-commerce ister Narendra Modi, on December 16, expanding their presence to compete 2019. with larger rivals like Myntra. platforms that were looking at expanding their presence The proposed bridge was to be built WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose parallel to the Mahatma Gandhi Setu messaging and social media app that to compete with larger rivals like Myntra across the Ganga River and it would rivals WhatsApp. have helped the people of Patna, Saran CamScanner is a popular app that al- and Vaishali districts, officials said. lows users to scan images and share that they are "engaged in activities ceiving recent credible inputs that such Besides the main bridge, the project them. which are prejudicial to sovereignty apps pose threat to sovereignty and in- included four vehicular underpasses, a SHAREit app allows users to share and integrity of India, defense of India, tegrity of India, the Government of In- rail over bridge, a 1.58-km-long viaduct, files between devices, while Helo - a security of state and public order". dia has decided to disallow the usage a flyover, four minor bridges, five bus social media platform - is owned by The move will "safeguard the inter- of certain apps, used in both mobile and shelters and 13 road junctions, they ByteDance, the parent firm of TikTok. ests of crores of Indian mobile and non-mobile Internet enabled devices," added. Alibaba's UC Browser is a mobile internet users. This decision is a tar- it added. The construction period for the Internet browser that has been avail- geted move to ensure safety and sov- Comments from these companies project was three-and-a-half years and able in India since 2009. It claimed to ereignty of Indian cyberspace", it could not be immediately obtained. it was supposed to be completed by have registered 1.1 billion user down- added. "There have been raging concerns on January 2023. PTI 6 India Post Top Stories July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com Allow foreign passport holding PIOs to travel to India for medical emergencies

NEW YORK: A prominent social activ- achieve this expediently could be ist here has requested Indian authori- through an online portal that issues req- ties to initiate a faster process to allow uisite visas and necessary travel docu- Indian-origin people with US passports mentation in the shortest possible time; and no OCI card to visit India for medi- visa/travel permission is issued on ar- cal emergencies faced by their families rival at port of entry in India; authoriza- back home. tion is delegated to local consulates to Jaipur Foot USA Chairman Prem ensure each case is not adjudicated at Bhandari, who has helped several Indi- higher levels and enabling concerned ans stranded in the US to return to their Indian ministries and departments to homeland amid the COVID-19 pan- support and execute this process. demic, has written a letter to Home In the interest of serving the multi- Secretary Ajay Bhalla. tude of stranded needy Indian-origin He requested Bhalla that rapid travel diaspora, I look forward to a quick and be facilitated for Indian-origin passen- favorable disposition of this request, gers who have foreign passports but Bhandari said in the letter, a copy of may not have visa or Overseas Citizen which will also be sent to Foreign Sec- of India (OCI) cards to travel to India eral instances where Indian-origin per- immediately, they are unable to do so retary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. during the pandemic. sons, having a foreign passport with given the requirements of visa/OCI, Bhandari cited an emergency case in In May, the Indian government sus- visa but no OCI card, are unable to travel which is a significantly long process, which an Indian-origin person Rajiv pended all existing visas granted to for- to India in emergency cases such as Bhandari said in the letter. Sinha, who had a US passport, had to eign nationals, barring a few categories, death of a parent or immediate family He requested that a faster process travel to Jamshedpur, India on June 26 till international air travel to and from member, or other medical emergencies be facilitated such that cases of be- for the funeral of his father but faced India remains shut due to the COVID-19 such as hospitalization faced by family reavement of immediate family mem- difficulty at New York airport since he pandemic. The government has, how- members back in India. bers of Indian-origin persons are priori- had a visa but no OCI card. ever, allowed certain categories of OCI As you are aware, there are scores of tized in visa process and airlines' seat Bhandari said in order to help Sinha; cardholders, who are stranded abroad, such Indian origin persons who may allocation as well as faster verification he spoke with Bhalla and was able to to travel to the country. have a foreign passport with no visa or of appropriate documentations. get verbal approval for him to travel to Bhandari said that he is aware of sev- OCI. Though they must travel almost Bhandari suggested that ways to India. He however noted that the person's sister is still stuck in the US and unable to travel for her father's funeral. He said there are several other people in similar situations who are unable to Pakistan Stock Exchange comes under attack; travel to India in cases of emergencies due to the restrictions in place and it may not be possible to individually provide 11 killed, hostage situation foiled help to each person every time. KARACHI: Four heavily armed mili- Ahmed said. exchange of fire at the PSX com- To ensure a solution to this problem, tants attacked the busy Pakistan They lobbed hand grenades and pound on Karachi's I.I. Chundrigar Bhandari said there should be change Stock Exchange building here with opened fire initially at the compound Road, also known as Pakistan's Wall in rules to ensure that US citizens can reach their parents in an emergency guns and grenades on Monday (29 entrance to force themselves into the Street, the police said. during the pandemic. June) morning, killing four security compound but one of them was killed Two civilians were also killed in the In the letter, Bhandari expressed his guards and a police officer before immediately and that pushed them attack. gratitude to Shringla, Bhalla and other being shot dead in an exchange of back, he said. Explosives, hand grenades and officials for their prompt action that fire, authorities said. even food supplies were recovered helped people travel to India in in- The militants, who arrived in a car, The militants, who arrived from the bodies of the gunmen, indi- stances of medical emergency. opened indiscriminate fire and cating that they had come with a plan in a car, opened indiscrimi- Bhandari had taken up the cause of lobbed hand grenades at the main for a long siege at the building, the the OCI cardholders and had welcomed gate of the multi-story building situ- nate fire and lobbed hand officer said. the decision of the Indian government ated in the city's high security com- The Balochistan Liberation Army grenades at the main gate of to ease the coronavirus-linked travel mercial hub as they tried to storm it. (BLA) linked Majeed Brigade claimed restrictions imposed on those having Armed with automatic machine the multi-story building responsibility for the attack. It was OCI cards. He had said the decision is a guns, hand grenades and other ex- also behind Pearl Continental hotel big relief for the OCI cardholders. plosives, they tried to enter into the attack in Gwadar last year in which OCI cards are issued to people of In- compound leading to the Pakistan The police and Rangers' officials ar- eight people were killed. dian-origin globally which give them al- rived at the scene and killed all the four Stock Exchange (PSX) building A senior official of the Counter-Ter- most all the privileges of an Indian na- terrorists near the entrance gates, through a parking lot but security rorism Department said that one of tional except for the right to vote, gov- Sindh Rangers said. forces foiled their attack within the the militants was identified as ernment service and buying agricultural Four security guards and a police compound itself, Deputy superin- Salman, who hails from the restive land. The OCI card gives them visa-free sub-inspector were killed in the heavy tendent of police (South), Jamil Baluchistan province. PTI travel to India. PTI July 3, 2020 Top Stories India Post 7 www.indiapost.com Leo Varadkar becomes Deputy PM in historic Irish coalition pact

LONDON: Ireland's Indian-origin expected to take over again as Varadkar's outgoing administration has lower house) as the new Taoiseach at a Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, has Taoiseach. worked on a confidence and supply special sitting for the first time, Martin stepped down to make way for new My first official duties as Tanaiste agreement of conditional support with said the focus would be on the social, Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin as [Deputy Head] today. Commemorating Fianna Fail since 2016. economic, and cultural recovery from part of a historic coalition deal which the Connaught Rangers who, one hun- Earlier, speaking to the Dáil (Irish the coronavirus. PTI will see him return as the PM in over two dred years ago, mutinied in India in sup- years' time. port of Irish independence, said The office of Taoiseach, as the Irish Varadkar in his first Twitter message as Dubai-based Indian woman PM is known, is to rotate between the new Irish deputy on Sunday (28 Ireland's two centrist parties Varadkar's June). Fine Gael and Martin's Fianna Fail after I am honored to be appointed helps stranded expats in UAE Tanaiste and Minis- ter for Enterprise, DUBAI: A Dubai-based Indian woman and Bihar who have been rendered job- Trade and Employ- is helping scores of stranded fellow In- less in the UAE during the pandemic. ment and I look for- dian expatriates amid the COVID-19 "Their paper-work needs to be ward to taking up a pandemic in the United Arab Emirates, sorted. Many of their visas have expired, new role and new a media report said. passports still stuck with employers responsibilities. To- Sheela Thomas, a lawyer by profes- who are not releasing them for some day is not a day for sion and social worker at heart, has reason or the other. I am taking care of celebration for Fine been a resident of the UAE for the last all this work," she was quoted as saying Gael. We are doing 25 years, the Gulf News report said on in the Gulf News report. what is right for the Saturday. Thomas recalled that it all started country. This govern- The 41-year-old has spearheaded ef- with a food distribution program in ment will be one of forts to rescue thousands of stranded Sharjah's Rolla area. action, he said, when blue-collar workers and equipping "There were several hungry people Leo Varadkar the deal was struck. them with a legal framework so they and my friends and I volunteered to It marks the first can be repatriated. deliver food for them. Soon they started they agreed ambitious climate targets time in history that former Civil War ri- "My mobile has turned viral. I am con- sharing their plight and desperate situ- to seal a power-sharing deal with the vals Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have gov- tinuously receiving calls for help from ation. I realized they were all jobless Green Party this week. erned together. stranded Indians and I don't have the and many were on expired visas, too. Martin is expected to lead Ireland While the Irish parties had never en- heart to say no," she said. "They said hiring a lawyer was too until December 2022, when Varadkar is tered government together before, Thomas said she has opened 2,200 files expensive and so they were just stuck of desperate Indians hailing from in their rooms waiting for a miracle to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh happen," she added. IANS Priti Patel hits back at Opposition MPs for 'racist' attack Dubai gurdwara charters 1st LONDON: UK Home Secretary Priti "Primarily because they take the Patel hit back at MPs from the Opposi- stance and the position that I just don't repatriation flight to Punjab tion Labour Party for being "racist" in conform to, their preconceived idea or their treatment of her. stereotypical view of what an ethnic DUBAI: The Guru Nanak Darbar UAE for all their support to make this The row emerged after a group of minority woman should stand for and Gurdwara in Dubai has facilitated the happen. There has been a huge support ethnic minority Labor MPs, represent," said Patel, on first-ever charter flight to repatriate from the members of the Khalsa Motor- including Indian-origin MPs being questioned on 'Sky stranded Indians in the United Arab cycle Club UAE, who have been tire- Virendra Sharma, Tan Dhesi, News' about the row. Emirates (UAE) to Amritsar in Punjab, it lessly helping us with this initiative. Preet Kaur Gill, Valerie Vaz, Asked if she feels tar- was reported Special thanks to Punjab government Seema Malhotra and Nadia geted by the Left-wing La- The flight took off on Thursday (June for their timely approvals," it stated. Whittome, wrote to the In- bor because she is part of 25) morning from Dubai with a total of Surender Singh Kandhari, chairman dian-origin Cabinet minister the Conservative Party as 209 passengers, reports the Gulf News. of the gurdwara said: "We are happy to earlier this month accusing an ethnic minority woman, The gurdwara said it was in the pro- see that our brethren are being repa- her of trying to suppress the she said: "Clearly in the cess of arranging more charter flights triated to their homes during this diffi- anti-racism fight by recount- case of those Labor MPs, to Amritsar in the coming days. cult situation in Dubai and hope that ing her own past experi- they simply do. That in it- "The second flight is scheduled for June they all will reunite with their families ences of racism in Parlia- Priti Patel self is racist. It is very dis- 27, two are in the pipeline, and we are after their quarantine at the earliest." ment. appointing, I am not going working on six more flights in the coming He said the gurdwara had been dis- 'Black Lives Matter' protests have to dignify that letter any further." PTI weeks making sure they reach home safely tributing meals to around 1,500 people been held across the world after Ameri- and at the earliest," it said in a statement. every day since March with the help of can citizen George Floyd died in police For detailed story visit "We are thankful to the Indian Consu- the Indian Consulate and volunteers, custody on May 25. www.indiapost.com late in Dubai and the Indian Embassy, Gulf News reported. IANS 8 India Post Top Stories July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com

17. Since 16 June, the two sides have Indo-China LAC dispute maintained communication at the diplo- matic and ground commanders' levels to de-escalate the situation. India has con- ‘Historical perspective’ veyed strong protest to China that the Chinese side had taken pre-meditated ndia has been facing China's expan- 7. The first four months of 2020 wit- Sector. The issue of these Chinese trans- and planned action that led to the vio- sionist behaviors, since long, along nessed 170 Chinese transgressions, in- gressions and troop build-up was taken lent standoff. the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual cluding 130 in Ladakh. There were only up both at the diplomatic and military 18. The Chinese action indicated their IControl (LAC), the de facto border 110 such transgressions in Ladakh dur- levels. intent to change facts on the ground by between India and China. The LAC has ing the same period in 2019. 12. It is worth highlighting that the force, which went against all the agree- been divided into: latest Chinese activities have been dif- ments that enjoin both sides not to alter • 'Western Sector" (Ladakh region) Chinese policy of gradual expansion ferent from the previous pattern. For the status quo. It was stressed that the • 'Middle Sector' (west of Nepal area, 8. Above actions of China is similar to one, they had built up significant reserve Chinese side needed to respect and ob- including Uttarakhand state); and what they have been doing in the South forces on the pretext of training exer- serve the LAC and not take any unilateral • Eastern Sector' (corresponds roughly China Sea. China has adopted the policy cises. These forces have been used to action to alter it. to Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh). of military show of strength to claim ter- support frontline troops at the face-offs 19. The Chinese stance that the Indian 2. Regarding the background of LAC, ritories with other neighboring countries and outnumber our troops where re- side had crossed the LAC into their terri- the British-India, in the late 1800s, drew as well, disrespecting their territorial in- quired. Their incursions have taken place tory in the Galwan valley, which led to two borders to formalize frontier border tegrity. It tries to challenge the status across several different areas in the face-off, is entirely incorrect. It may be between India and China, one in the quo gradually, making the other coun- Western Sector within a period of a few noted that in 1960, during the official 'Western Sector' in Kashmir and other in tries cede to continued Chinese pres- weeks. They have also used tactics such level talks on border question, the Chi- the 'Eastern Sector'. sure or soften stance on own territorial as military maneuvers, night engage- nese side had supplied the coordinates 3. However, several years later, China, claims. The international community has ments, use of specialized equipment of their claim line where it crossed the along with the then-independent Tibet, been witnessing this policy since long. and resort to an unprecedented level of Galwan River. This corresponds to the started to disagree with the British pro- The sovereignty issues over South China violence. Their induction of additional LAC that we have always maintained. The posals. After India gained independence Sea between China and South East Asian and advanced versions of aircraft and Chinese have only now started claiming in 1947, China started claiming some of countries are a prime example in recent UAVs as well as armor and artillery close that that their perception was different, the disputed territories, including the times. to the border areas also indicate a shift even making the exaggerated claim that Aksai Chin region near the Galwan Valley. 9. While most of the world is preoccu- in their strategic intent. the entire Galwan Valley was Chinese pied attempting to reign in the rising 13. Meanwhile, in view of significant territory. Changing territorial claims of China COVID-19 pandemic, China is using ev- Chinese military build-up, India also mo- 4. Though China had initially accepted ery attempt available to flex its muscle bilized its defense forces in forward ar- Media Propaganda India's stances, it changed its territory internationally including the recent eas to safeguard its territorial interest. 20. Further, in the wake of ongoing claims over time. In 1957, for example, standoffs at the LAC in the Ladakh and 14. Subsequent to India's objections border standoffs, China has started con- China built a road in the 'Western Sec- Sikkim regions as well as making incre- and continuing face-off, a meeting of Se- certedly indulging in anti-India propa- tor* through parts under India's control. mental territorial gains along the Indian nior Commanders was held on June 6 to ganda to discredit India by accusing it of After the 1962 Sino-Indian war, China il- border. The recent Chinese expansionist resolve the situation. An agreement was intruding into Chinese territory. The nar- legally occupied about 38,000 square move was witnessed since May 05, 2020 reached on a process that would restore ration in Global Times on 18th May km area in Western Sector, called Aksai at few places near the LAC, is aimed at the situation as it existed in early May claimed that Chinese border defense Chin or part of Ladakh, which India had changing the status quo, and make before the current standoff com- troops had bolstered control measures claimed. This Aksai Chin region sits be- newer claims. menced. This involved reciprocal actions and made necessary moves in response tween Chinese autonomous regions of by both sides. Subsequently, the ground to India's recent alleged illegal construc- Xinjiang and Tibet. Current situation: commanders held meetings from June tion of defense facilities across the bor- 5. Later, in 1993, India and China 10. Since early May 2020, there have 10-15 to implement the Agreement. der into Chinese territory in the Galwan signed agreement on "Border Peace and been a number of incidents in the West- 15. During this process, the Chinese valley. It also blamed Indian government Tranquility" and the setting up of India- ern Sector (Eastern Ladakh). However, side set up a temporary tent in the for having hyped the border issue with China Expert Group comprising Diplo- the situation in the Galwan Valley first Galwan Valley on India's side just across China so as to distract attention from the matic and Military Officers to assist the developed when the Chinese side the LAC under the pretext that it was to COVID-19 pandemic and likely economic work in Joint Working Group. Since the started raising objections to our border monitor the agreed disengagement and recession. The Global Times article also LAC remained unmarked, China has been infrastructure activities in our territories would be removed soon. Subsequently, underscored that China had distinct ad- presenting its own version of maps, and close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) the Chinese side shifted their stance in- vantage in the Galwan Valley, and if India claiming more area along the LAC. in the region. PLA objected to India's dicating that the structure was within escalated the friction, 'the Indian Army constructing of a makeshift bridge over their perception of the LAC and avoided could pay a heavy price'. Chinese transgressions along LAC river Shyok on to Indian side. The work giving any timeline for its removal de- 21. Chinese side continued to echo 6. Chinese military had crossed into for the bridge had been undergoing spite repeated requests. false propaganda, in the ifeng.com ar- Indian Territory 1,025 times between since March 2020. Meanwhile, PLA on 16. On June 15, it was indicated to ticle of 20th May, Chinese military expert 2016 and 2018. In 2019, during which their side of LAC has been engaged in them that Indian army would also put Wang Yunfei alleged that the Indian the Indian and Chinese leadership had a construction of a road along Galwan tents in the vicinity of PLA tent. When In- Army had repeatedly provoked dis- meeting, there were 663 Chinese trans- Nallah, which is approximately 20 KM dian troops reached the site, a face-off putes by entering the Chinese side of gressions, up from 404 in 2018. This in- short of LAC at this moment. ensued, during which the Chinese side the LAC at various locations over the cluded a 75 percent spike in the west- 11. In subsequent developments, PLA quickly amassed a large number of past three years. According to him, ern sector and a 55 percent rise in the started significant mobilization of its troops. In the violent standoff that fol- India's actions were motivated by favor- eastern sector. Nearly three-quarters of troops, including PLA Air Force (PLAAF), lowed India lost 20 soldiers, including a able international environment amidst the transgressions, data since 2015 close to LAC in Aksai Chin area. On 17-18 Commanding Officer. There have been anti-China sentiments, US support and show, have taken place in the western May, they made attempts to transgress casualties on Chinese side too including Pakistan factor. Government of India sector of the LAC. the LAC in other parts of the Western the loss of a Battalion Commander. Press Release July 3, 2020 India Post 9 www.indiapost.com Tech News Strict scrutiny of Chinese imports affects industries Microsoft to permanently close NEW DELHI: With the Centre taking a tough stand on imports from China amid the border tensions, several industries that de- all physical stores TechBiz pended on inputs from that country are facing delay in getting their supplies as the goods are held up at ports and airports and NEW YORK: Microsoft has an- are being subjected to stricter Customs scrutiny. nounced it is permanently clos- Several industry bodies, from apparel to electronics, have writ- ing nearly all of its physical ten to the government urging faster Customs clearance as delays stores around the world. 10 India Post www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 might affect the manufacturing process. IANS Like other retailers, the soft- ware and computing giant had to temporarily close all of its stores in late March due to the Aadhaar chief architect's moonshot COVID-19 pandemic. According to its website, Microsoft has 83 stores world- for India's digital infrastructure wide, including 72 stores in the US, and several others abroad NIKHILA NATARAJAN where they showcase and sell NEW YORK: If millions of double dip, you only have one laptops and other hardware. India's poorest who made dan- identity. So how does it matter This announcement reflects gerous journeys on empty whether a person is in Bihar or what the company calls a stra- stomachs and with empty Tamil Nadu. It's your right. If tegic change for its retail busi- pockets during the COVID-19 you're entitled to food, you ness as sales increasingly shift lockdown must not endure should get food anywhere. online. Microsoft said it would such misery again, the next Now finally with COVID, they all reimagine the physical spaces wave of population scale digi- woke up and they said let's at its four high-profile tal infrastructure must enable make PDS available. Microsoft Experience Centers dramatic reduction in their They (migrants) could have in New York City, London, cost of access to food, lending had access to food in any shop Sydney, Australia and at the and healthcare irrespective of as they walked." Based on in- company's headquarters in physical location, chief archi- sights from the last 10 years Redmond, Washington. AP tect of the world's largest bio- since the Aadhaar project be- metric identity platform gan, Varma says problems at Aadhaar told IANS. "Nobody population scale can't be solved China's industrial wants to lend you $100 for two by "one more solution or one days! The permanent solution Dr Pramod Varma more website". "It's about profits drop 19% in is to look at access, affordance building infrastructure that al- 1st 5 months and choice and say how can paperless, and cashless service model hard coded into the lows many people to build we dramatically reduce the delivery for the masses. Aadhaar framework: Unbun- many solutions on top of it." BEIJING: The profits of cost and dramatically increase Like in the case of migrant dling the problem to its Even as the India Stack tech- China's major industrial compa- access and affordability. laborer Rampukar Pandit, for microstate. nical infrastructure evolves, nies dropped by 19.3 per cent And if you do that, we can instance. Pandit's image is Access first, affordability Varma believes technologists year on year between January solve a bunch of things," Dr. among the most haunting from next. "Imagine," says Varma, "if must double down on the twin and May this year due to the Pramod Varma, chief architect the migrant exodus last he (Pandit) had an identity he concepts of "resilience" and impact of the COVID-19 pan- of Aadhaar and India Stack, said month. Clutching a phone, ex- can prove, and a bank account "combinatorial building demic, the National Bureau of in the context of those who hausted and helpless, Pandit he can prove and access to blocks" for a digital infrastruc- Statistics (NBS) said. have been hit hardest by the breaks down when he learns credit he can prove and get a ture that evolves with a diverse According to the NBS, indus- domestic COVID-19 outbreak. that his son is unwell, in an- small sachet of money at any society, at scale. "That means trial profits stood at 1.84 tril- By June 28, the coronavirus has other state. Pandit's son died. post office anywhere in the our ability to reshape readjust lion yuan ($260 billion) for the sickened more than 500,000 Like in Pandit's case, food, country." "Similarly, we have and still manage when some- first five months of the year, and killed more than 16,000 in thing else goes wrong. When reports Efe news. India, according to the Johns Their journeys documented deep chasms schools are closed, does the The figure is less than the Hopkins global tracker. learning continue? When the projections offered by analysts, In April and May, during an in the social delivery system despite India's workplace is disrupted, does who had predicted a 22 per exodus unlike anything seen in more than 10-year long journey towards work continue?" Varma says, cent fall in profits during this India since Partition in 1947, "We have to be so humble. period. India's migrant workers, the presence-less, paperless, and cashless Put our heads down, con- The indicator is based on backbone of the country's la- service delivery for the masses tinue to believe that we have a the results of industrial firms bor force, spilled out of big cit- long way to go, but we are with annual revenues above 20 ies that were shuttered and here, we are building this infra- million yuan. willed themselves to walk money and healthcare were been arguing for portability of structure. Society, market- Of the 41 industrial sectors back hundreds of miles to their elusive for India's poorest in public food distribution." Ac- place, and the government are surveyed by the NBS, 30 regis- homes. their time of greatest need. cording to Varma, former chair- all innovating on top of it, but tered a drop in profits be- Their journeys documented How could the next wave of man of Unique Identification the innovation is not costly be- tween January and May, one deep chasms in the social de- digital infrastructure make a Authority of India Nandan cause underpinning level managed to retain the same livery system despite India's difference in these Indians' Nilekani had "explicitly recom- blocks are available, and you profit while 10 witnessed their more than 10-year long jour- lives, we asked Varma. Varma's mended" PDS portability can combine them to provide earnings rise. IANS ney towards presence-less, answer follows the mental riding on Aadhaar. "You can't solutions." IANS July 3, 2020 TechBiz Post India Post 11 www.indiapost.com Tech Briefs PM outlines economic reforms, says several sectors 'unlocked' GoDaddy sacks hundreds despite business growth NEW DELHI: As the economy advanced. premises of markets notified goes through a tough time Modi also spoke of agricul- under the state Agricultural SAN FRANCISCO: With the strates that the Covid-19 amid the coronavirus pan- tural reforms and said that post Produce Marketing legisla- Covid-19 restrictions forcing challenges are hardly spar- demic, Prime Minister the recent decisions, farmers tions. many businesses to go digi- ing anyone - not even those Narendra Modi on Sunday (28 would now be able to sell their Farmers were previously tal, domain hosting and web who have seen growth in June) outlined steps taken re- produce to "anyone, any- restricted from selling their hosting giant GoDaddy has their overall business. cently for economic liberaliza- naturally witnessed strong However, over 40 per tion under the Atmanirbhar demand in its overall busi- cent of these 814 employees Bharat package whereby the ness. That, however, did not affected by the restructur- government opened up coal stop it from laying off hun- ing are being offered alter- mining and space exploration dreds of people in the US. nate roles in the company. for private players. Most of the employees "Our facilities in Austin Addressing the nation who have been asked to de- carry unique costs and com- through the 'Mann Ki Baat' ra- part are working in the plexities, so we will be clos- dio broadcast, the Prime Min- company's social media sales ing both Austin locations," ister said that as the first phase team in Austin, Texas. GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani of 'unlock' is underway, several In a statement on June 24, said in a letter to employees economic sectors have also the company said it saw soft as he announced that 331 been 'unlocked'. customer demand for certain members of GoDaddy Social "One decision of allowing higher-priced, do-it-for-you sales team in Austin will be services such as GoDaddy So- departing the company. commercial mining has com- Prime Minister Narendra Modi pletely changed the situation," cial, and reduced effective- Bhutani, however, Modi said. On June 18, he where". produce outside the notified ness of outbound calling to stressed that the "core of launched the auctions for com- Earlier in the month, the APMC market yards, and customers. the GoDaddy business con- mercial mining of coal. Union Cabinet had approved were also allowed to sell the GoDaddy's decision to tinues to be strong and we Speaking about opening up the Farming Produce Trade produce only to the registered implement a restructuring, will look to hire team mem- the space exploration sector to and Commerce (Promotion licensees of the state govern- affecting approximately 814 bers back as we continue to private players, he said that it and Facilitation) Ordinance, ments, which is likely to be re- employees, only demon- grow." IANS will not only provide momen- 2020, which will promote solved post the ordinance, as tum to the Atmanirbhar Bharat barrier-free inter-state and farmers would no longer be un- initiative, but will also help In- intra-state trade and com- der any restriction in terms of Samsung to launch foldable dia become technologically merce outside the physical selling their produce.IANS smartphones in H2 2020

SEOUL: Samsung is likely The South Korean tech gi- President promulgates ordinance to bring to launch two new foldable ant has been rumored to in- smartphones in the second troduce a version of its fold- co-operative banks under RBI supervision half of the year, with an af- able smartphone that sells fordable foldable handset for nearly half the price of a NEW DELHI: President Ram Banks as well for sound bank- Credit Societies (PACS) or co-op- model likely to come out regular Galaxy Fold. Nath Kovind has promulgated ing regulation, and by ensuring erative societies whose primary next year, industry Tech reviewers have pre- the Banking Regulation professionalism and enabling object and principal business is sourcesinformed. dicted that the Galaxy Fold 2 (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 their access to capital," it said. long-term finance for agricultural Samsung is projected to will feature a 7.7-inch screen to bring all urban cooperative The amendments do not af- development, and which do not unveil the Galaxy Fold when unfolded, while banks and multi-state coopera- fect existing powers of the use the words "bank", "banker" or 2 and the 5G variant having a 6.23- tive banks under the supervi- "banking" and do not act as of the Galaxy Z Flip at inch cover dis- sion of the RBI in order to pro- drawees of checks, it said. an event in August, play, both tect the interest of depositors. "The Ordinance also amends along with its flag- larger The Ordinance amends the Section 45 of the Banking ship phablet Gal- than its Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Regulation Act, to enable mak- axy Note 20 predecessor's as applicable to cooperative ing of a scheme of reconstruc- series, 7.3-inch and 4.6- banks, an official statement tion or amalgamation of a Yonhap inch displays, respectively. said recently. banking company for protect- news agency Samsung is expected to "The Ordinance seeks to ing the interest of the public, reported, citing the use ultra-thin glass (UTG) for protect the interests of deposi- depositors and the banking industry sources. the Galaxy Fold 2, as it did it tors and strengthen coopera- system and for securing its But its affordable foldable for the Galaxy Z Flip. How- tive banks by improving gover- State Registrars of Co-opera- proper management, even smartphone, presumably ever, many predicted that nance and oversight by ex- tive Societies under state co- without making an order of named the Galaxy Fold Lite, the second generation of tending powers already avail- operative laws, it added. moratorium, so as to avoid dis- is not likely to make its debut the Galaxy Fold is not likely able with RBI in respect of The amendments also do not ruption of the financial sys- at the event, they said. to sport the S-Pen. IANS other banks to Co-operative apply to Primary Agricultural tem," it said. PTI Health Line Share the bed with your spouse for quality sleep

LONDON: Sharing a bed with your spouse, even if there is One can be said to be perfectly healthy in body and mind only if no part of the body or mind makes itself felt. A part marital conflict or too much dif- makes itself felt only when there is something wrong with it. You know that you have a head only when it aches. ference of opinion in your life, Sri Atmananda (1883 - 1959) will not only make your sleep 12 India Post www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 better, deeper and meaningful but also help you solve real-life problems with ease. A new research has found With a jab at Trump, Pelosi unveils that couples who slept to- gether had enhanced and less disrupted rapid-eye move- new 'Obamacare' bill ment (REM) sleep compared to when they slept individually. WASHINGTON: Flicking a dis- more people to qualify for cov- tee Chair Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., the also found that nearly 6 in 10 The REM sleep is associated missive jab at President Donald erage under the ACA.It would broader goal is to make Repub- are worried they or someone in with vivid dreams and has Trump, House Speaker Nancy financially squeeze some licans squirm. their family will lose coverage been linked to emotion regu- Pelosi unveiled a plan Wednes- states that have refused to ex- Republicans at all levels if the Supreme Court overturns lation, memory consolidation, day (June 24), to expand pand Medicaid under the own this lawsuit's attack on either the entire law or its pro- social interactions and creative 'Obamacare,' even as Trump's tections for people with preex- problem solving. "Sleeping administration is about to file isting medical conditions. with a partner might actually arguments in a Supreme Court In the case before the court, give you an extra boost re- case to strike it down. Texas and other conservative-led garding your mental health, Pelosi announced an up- states argue that the ACA was your memory and creative coming floor vote on her mea- essentially rendered unconstitu- problem-solving skills," said Dr sure, setting up a debate that tional after Congress passed tax Henning Johannes Drews of will juxtapose the Democrats' legislation in 2017 that elimi- the Center for Integrative Psy- top policy issue, Trump's unre- nated the law's unpopular fines chiatry (ZIP), Germany.IANS lenting efforts to dismantle for not having health insurance, Obama's legacy, and the un- but left in place its requirement tamed coronavirus pandemic. that virtually all Americans have India notifies 24.04 The Trump administration is coverage. expected to file papers with Nancy Pelosi The conservative states ar- lakh tuberculosis the Supreme Court arguing gued that elimination of the cases in 2019 that the Affordable Care Act is health law.And it would em- Americans' health care, said fines made the law's so-called unconstitutional. power Medicare to negotiate the memo. individual mandate unconstitu- NEW DELHI: India notified Pelosi wants her bill on the prescription drug prices a po- They will be held respon- tional. U.S. District Judge Reed the highest number of 24.04 House floor very soon. Trying to sition Trump once favored but sible for their party-wide ob- O'Connor in Texas agreed, add- lakh tuberculosis cases last overturn a health insurance ex- later abandoned. session with throwing our ing that the mandate was so year as against a WHO estimate pansion providing coverage to It would also undo the health care system into chaos central to the law that without of 26.9 lakh cases, indicating about 20 million people was Trump administration's expan- and stripping health care from it the rest must also fall. that around three lakh patients wrong any time, Pelosi said. sion of short-term insurance 20 million Americans during a The Trump administration's were missed out in the na- "Now, it is beyond stupid," plans that don't have to cover global pandemic. views on the law have shifted over tional TB program, according she added. Beyond stupid. preexisting medical condi- Obama's law has grown time, but it has always supported to an annual report on the dis- COVID-19 cases are rising in tions; something Democrats more popular since Trump's getting rid of provisions that pro- ease released recently. major states like Texas, Florida say will undermine a central unsuccessful effort to repeal it hibit insurance companies from Gujarat topped the list of and California, and millions of discriminating against people on best-performing states in tu- workers who have lost cover- Pelosi wants her bill on the House floor account of their medical berculosis eradication under age in the economic shutdown very soon. Trying to overturn a health insurance history.Nonetheless, Trump has re- the category of states with to contain the virus can rely on peatedly assured Americans that more than 50 lakh population, the health law as a backup. expansion providing coverage to about people with preexisting condi- followed by Andhra Pradesh The White House said Pelosi 20 million people was wrong tions would still be protected. and Himachal Pradesh, the is just playing politics. Instead of Neither the White House nor Union health ministry said. diving back into partisan any time, Pelosi said congressional Republicans The India TB Report 2020 games, Democrats should con- have specified how. A federal stated that 79,144 deaths due tinue to work with the presi- achievement of the ACA. in 2017, when Republicans appeals court in New Orleans to tuberculosis were reported dent on these important issues Democrats won control of the controlled both the House and found the health law's insur- in 2019, which is much lower and ensuring our country House in 2018 on their defense Senate. ance requirement to be uncon- than the WHO estimate of 4.4 emerges from this pandemic of the health care law. Since In May, a poll from the non- stitutional, but made no deci- lakh fatalities, officials said. stronger than ever, spokesman then, that chamber has voted on partisan Kaiser Family Founda- sion on such popular provisions According to them, the Judd Deere said in a statement. most of the measures in Pelosi's tion found that 51 per cent of as protections for people with "missing cases" -- the gap be- Pelosi's legislation has no plan in one form or another.But, Americans view Obamacare fa- preexisting conditions, Medic- tween estimated incidences chance in the Republican-con- as underscored in a memo last vorably while 41 per cent have aid expansion and coverage and notified cases -- has drasti- trolled Senate. Her bill would month led by Democratic Con- unfavorable views. for young adults up to age 26 cally reduced PTI expand subsidies, allowing gressional Campaign Commit- An earlier Kaiser poll found on their parents' policies. 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Human trial of new WHO expert says Covid-19 'has Covid vaccine not peaked' in Americas begins in UK LONDON: Volunteers have begun GENEVA: A World Health Organization peaked" and that they are "still suffer- ing for Covid-19. being immunized with a new UK (WHO) expert has said the Covid-19 pan- ing sustained community transmission". "The Americas, they're in their flu coronavirus vaccine. About 300 demic has not reached its peak in the Meanwhile, Maria Van Kerkhove, season, so you will see an increase in people will have the vaccine over Americas and the region is likely to see Technical lead of Covid-19, WHO Health respiratory diseases which will compli- the coming weeks, as part of a trial continued deaths in the coming weeks. Emergencies Program, pointed out that cate the ability to care for them, be- led by Robin Shattock and his col- "I would characterize the situation in the respiratory disease surveillance sys- cause you may not know if somebody leagues, at Imperial College London. the Americas in general, and in has influenza or if they have Covid- Tests in animals suggest the vac- Central and Latin America as still 19, and so that will make the pic- cine is safe and triggers an effective evolving and not having reached ture even more difficult to under- immune response. its peak yet, and likely to result in a stand," she added. Experts at Oxford University have sustained number of cases and "So we would really stress to already started human trials, the continued deaths in the coming governments in the Americas that BBC reported.The trials are among weeks," Michael Ryan, executive di- there needs to be an all-govern- many across the world - there are rector of WHO Health Emergencies ment approach, there needs to be around 120 vaccine programs un- Program, stated in a press confer- very clear communication with citi- der way. ence in Geneva, Xinhua reported. zens around the measures that Kathy, 39, who works in finance, Ryan said that the pandemic is have to be taken for self-protec- is one of the first volunteers taking "intense" in the Americas in gen- tion, for community response, part in the Imperial trial.She said she eral, and "particularly intense in the there needs to be a very sustained volunteered because she wanted to Central and South America." Many coun- tem in the Americas shows the positive investment in public health infrastruc- play a part in fighting the virus."I tries experience "between 25 and 50 rate for those tested for influenza-like ture, and the capacity to isolate our think it came from not really know- percent rise in cases over the last illness or severe acute respiratory ill- tests and trace an isolation and capac- ing what I could do to help, and this week," which means that the pandemic ness is between 30 and 40 per cent, ity to quarantine contacts," Ryan turned out to be something that I in many countries in the region "has not which is outside of the active case find- stressed. IANS could do. IANS 14 India Post www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020

eople who tend to hug a lot are suffering from "skin hunger" in the social distancing times and certain genes are to be blamed Pfor this behavior, especially for women, for a constant urge to give 'jadoo ki jhappi' to everyone. A new study of twins has found that genetics play a significant role in how affectionate women are, but the same can't be said for men. Those who are more predisposed to being affec- tionate might especially miss hugs and handshakes in the era of Covid-19 physical distancing. People who live alone or who are limiting social interactions during the pandemic may experience what's referred to as "skin hunger". "Just like regular hunger reminds us that we're not getting enough to eat, skin hunger is the recog- nition that we're not getting enough touch in our lives," said Kory Floyd, a professor in the University Arizona's Department of Communication. Many people these days are recognizing that they miss getting hugs, they miss touch, and it's maybe the one thing technology hasn't really fig- ured out how to give us yet. Researchers found that in women, variability in affectionate behavior can be explained 45 per cent by hereditary and 55 per cent by environmental in- fluences, such as the media, personal relationships and other unique life experiences. Genetics, however, do not appear to influence how affectionate men are.

Those who are more predisposed to being affectionate might especially miss hugs and handshakes in the era of Covid-19 physical distancing. People who live alone or who are limiting security blanket. "Adults, too, can experience calm and comfort social interactions during the from snuggling up to a pillow, blanket or other soft pandemic may experience what's object that feels good against the skin," the authors wrote. referred to as "skin hunger". Some people massage their own necks or shoul- ders to relieve stress and physical pain. Men's variation in affectionate behavior instead Pressing your thumb into the palm of your oppo- seems to be solely influenced by environmental fac- site hand is one type of stress-relieving massage. tors, a finding that came as a surprise to the re- "None of these is a perfect substitute," Floyd said, searchers in a paper published in the journal Com- "but when being able to hug or hold hands with our munication Monographs. loved ones isn't feasible or safe for us, these sorts of While there is no real substitute for human touch, things are certainly better than nothing." Floyd says there are a few things people can do. "A study like this makes room for us to talk about "Petting an animal can help relieve stress, which the possibility that a number of social and behav- is why canine and equine therapies are so success- ioral traits that we automatically assume are learned ful," said Floyd. may also have a genetic component," said Floyd. Many of us grew up with a favorite stuffed toy or IANS July 3, 2020 India Post 15

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Indian artist Nalini Malani receives UK National Gallery fellowship SIDDHI JAIN NEW DELHI: Mumbai- film and photography. From based artist Nalini Malani is to the late 1980s onward, NEW DELHI: Actress receive the first Contempo- Malani's work increasingly Soundarya Sharma believes rary Fellowship awarded by questioned conventional getting stuck in Los Angeles London's National Gallery, painting traditions, reaching due to COVID-19 pandemic and supported by Art Fund, it a wider audience and consis- and experiencing the struggle was announced recently. tently speaking up against to get access to essentials The new Fellowship is a the rise of political oppres- things has turned out to be a pioneering, peer-to-peer col- sion. life-altering period for her. She laboration with a non-London For over five decades, her says that she tries not to think collecting institution, which work has focused on human about when she will be able to this year is the Holburne Mu- and universal aspects of con- return to India because the seum, Bath. The Fellowship is flict, giving a voice to the sto- wait is "never-ending". awarded to an artist of inter- ries of those marginalized by "Honestly, it's been a true national standing and re- history -- particularly women. life-learning experience for nown, with a major body of Malani has been a major fig- me. I had never even imagined work that has significantly ure in a period of artistic glo- myself to be in lockdown in a contributed to 20th and 21st balization. place like Los Angeles," century art, the Gal- Soundarya told IANS. lery said. "I had come here to attend The two-year re- an intensive acting course at search, production, Lee Strasberg and New York and exhibition pro- Film Academy and then we gram will allow were shooting in Universal Stu- Malani to work in dios the day they announced close collaboration this pandemic. Since then, Reflecting upon the chal- month and I had to manage with specialists from things changed completely. lenges that came with the glo- with very little whatever I used both the National The corona happened and now bal shutdown, she said: "When to get. There was so much para- Gallery and the these protests are going on. they announced this pandemic, noia. Then, I did not have masks Holburne Museum The situation is quite grim and I was here in Los Angeles and I and sanitizers and gloves, ini- to study the institu- things are different, so it's used to go out every day at 6 tially. So, that was again a big tions and their col- Nalini Malani been an experience and I've am in the morning, standing in challenge. I had to make my lections and to cre- learnt so many things during the queues, I could not get gro- own mask. ate new art for an this time," she added. cery for almost one-one and half "My flight was cancelled al- exhibition in Bath and Lon- As a pioneer of video art in most 5 times. So that was an- don during 2022-23. India, she creates immersive other challenge for me. Now The research and produc- installations, theatre, ephem- What counts as drinking too much? because of these protests and tion process and final art- eral wall drawings, erasure riots, which were happening, works will be documented in performances and her signa- a publication and the ture 'shadow plays'. Her art- NEW DELHI: Liver diseases pabilities of the liver. The liver my apartment where I used to Holburne Museum will have works focus on themes of and alcohol are connected. can function normally even live was West Hollywood, West the opportunity to acquire a transnational politics, the The liver is one of the most with about 80 per cent dam- Beverly Hills and I had to move work, which has been cre- ramifications of globalization, complex and the largest inter- age. Often by the time liver out of my apartment because ated as part of the Fellowship. and the critical examination nal organ of human body. It diseases are diagnosed, the of the situation. Now, I have Malani, born in 1946, lives of gender roles. performs about damage is irre- moved to a much safer place in and works in Mumbai. Gradu- Since 2000, the artist has 500 different versible. Dr. JS Central Beverly Hills. I mean ating from Sir JJ School of Art, had solo exhibitions at over roles, like con- Bhogal, Sr. Con- challenges were there at dif- Mumbai, in 1969, her practice 20 international institutions. verting food sultant, Gastro- ferent levels, we all do have began with experimental IANSlife into energy, enterology, challenges," she added. helping the Fortis Noida The actress, who made her body get rid of talks about liver debut in the digital world with waste and fight- diseases related "Raktanchal", is coping up with ing infections. to alcohol con- her struggles by keeping a And yet, you sumption. positive attitude. would not get to know that Drinking alcohol can in- "I am learning Spanish. I am your liver is damaged, until crease the risk of liver dis- watching a lot of perfor- things get serious. Liver dam- eases. 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otably Maharashtra's tional Census on Tigers, there the shy Sloth Bear and Wild oldest and largest are about 43 tigers in the re- Dogs. National Park, the serve, which is one of the high- One can find some of the N"Tadoba National est in India. Central India's best native Park", also known as the Here are some highlights of woodland bird species in this "Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve" the park… forest. is one of India's 47 project tiger The park is open for visitors Accommodation facilities reserves existing in India. It lies from 15th October to 30th June are available and are mainly in the Chandrapur district of every season and remains concentrated at two of its Maharashtra state and is ap- closed every Tuesday. popular entrance gates i.e. proximately 150 km from The vegetation of Tadoba Kolara Gate and Mohurli Gate. Nagpur city. The total area of forest is of Southern tropical The Tadoba National Park is the tiger reserve is 1,727 dry deciduous type and is divided into three separate Sq.km., which includes the spread on around 626 sq.km. forest ranges, i.e. Tadoba Tadoba National Park, created Teak is the prominent tree north range, Kolsa south in the year 1955. The Andhari species in the forest and there range, and Morhurli range, Wildlife Sanctuary was formed are a few lakes, which makes which is sandwiched be- in the year 1986 and was amal- sure the park has rich water re- tween the first two. There are gamated with the park in 1995 sources. two lakes and one river in the to establish the present Tadoba Major part of this forest lies park, which gets filled every Andhari Tiger Reserve. The in the hilly area, thus many hill- monsoon, the 'Tadoba Lake,' word 'Tadoba' is derived from ocks and terrains provide shel- 'Kolsa Lake,' and 'Tadoba the name of God "Tadoba" or ter to the wild animals here. River.' These lakes and rivers "Taru," who is revered by local The main attraction of the provide the vital life source tribal people of this region and Tadoba National Park is Jungle needed to sustain the park's "Andhari" is derived from the or Tiger Safari in an open top wildlife and environs. name of Andhari River that gypsy. For detailed story visit flows in this area. There is good chance to spot www.indiapost.com According to the 2010 Na- Desi News COVID-19 impact on Indo-American COMMUNITY community

India Post News Service ACROSS AMERICA Peaceful demonstration WASHINGTON DC: Founda- tion of India and Indian outside Chinese Embassy Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) re- 17 India Post www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 Details on page 18 leased the results of an exten- sive survey conducted in a three week period to measure the impact that COVID-19 has had on the Indian-American FIA - Chicago Celebrates community. The survey re- vealed that 1 in 6 knew some- th one from the community 6 International Yoga Day tested positive by Covid-19, 1 in 4 are feeling hopeless in the RICHA CHAND situation and 2 out of 5 are worried about financial stabil- ity. 98% of Indo American's changed their lifestyles to stay safe and eat healthy. The sur- vey results were released in a virtual session conducted on Saturday, June 28 that also fea- tured leaders from the Healthcare, Travel, Finance, Technology, Social Service, and Legal fields. Each of the distin- guished speakers shared the The Yoga sessions impacts that COVID-19 has had FIA Team for Yoga on their industry. CHICAGO: The Federation Of Consulate celebrated 6th Inter- Vinita Gulabani, VP FIA, intro- instructors. The event included Indian Associations (FIA) national Yoga Day 2020, offered duced Poonam Gupta, Owner - two simultaneous yoga seg- Details on page 24 inleague withChicago Indian as a Virtual Event, on Friday, June Director at Universal Spirit Yoga, ments for Gentle Yoga and Inter- 19, 2020 for an hour ending 7.30 is a certified Yoga Therapist C- mediate Yoga, as well some pm , at Junoon Dance Academy. IAYT and ERYT 500. other styles of yoga. . FIA was not deterred by the The Yoga session began with FIA Chicago is an umbrella or- threat posed by the Covid-19 the Lamp Lighting ceremony ganization of other Indian Asso- and the given restrictions. performed by the FIA Leader- ciations in the Chicago land and The high-spirited Yoga enthu- ship along with the dignitaries. Mid-west engaged in serving siasts participated making the Vandana Jhingan chanted auspi- the Indian American community 6th International Yoga Day Event cious Sanskrit hymns - mantras, for the past 10 years and has a huge success!! This event was praying for the peace, good been instrumental in promoting offered on-site for a limited few health and wellbeing of this en- Indian culture. FIA greatly ap- numbers of people, while most tire world. preciates its sponsors and sup- of the folks joined via Zoom or All the members participat- porters. FIA Media Partners for Facebook live feed. The virtual ing in the yoga took positions this event were: Gurmeet Singh yoga event began promptly at and followed the yoga instruc- Dhalwan, ADBHHUT Media, 6:30pm, with a welcome ad- tions as demonstrated by Vandana Jhingan, TV Asia & dress by FIAFounder President Poonam and her team of yoga India Post, Desi Talk, Hi India. Sunil Shah, followed by Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, President FIA. Speeches were also pre- sented by the dignitaries present at the event, Vandana Jhingan, of TV Asia and Rodney Craig, Mayor of Hanover Park IL. 18 India Post Community Across America July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com Anita Dongre's first-ever virtual Peaceful demonstration trunk show, July 4 weekend outside Chinese Embassy India Post News Service presence in the U.S. market through our MADHU PATEL NEW YORK: Pivoting during the pan- storefront," says Yash Dongre, Business demic, House of Anita Dongre, best Head of House of Anita Dongre Limited. known for its supreme craftsmanship of "Given that designers from India are Indian textiles through designs created unable to travel currently and ship- by female village artisans with sustain- ments of merchandise are also delayed, able practices, is presenting its first- we encourage brides and grooms who ever U.S. virtual trunk show to be held are proceeding with their weddings during July 4th weekend. She brings (whether virtually or more intimately) her latest collection of bridal couture, to make appointments with our bridal menswear, women's ready-to-wear and experts in New York via Skype or Zoom to find the perfect wedding outfits for their impor- tant day." Dongre is the FIRST and ONLY Indian designer Indian Americans demonstrate against Chinese aggression to have a brand flagship in the CHICAGO: A well-knit group of in- tally peaceful and no violencetook United States. The spired Indian Americans from across place. Several members of the Chinese Anita Dongre Chicagoland and neighboring State of Consulate Staff came out to witness the store in New York Indiana demonstrated in front of the protests. City occupies Chinese Consulate General three floors of a in Chicago on Thursday, 1900s brown- June 25 around 4 pm. stone building at Due to the regulations the prime ad- pertaining to the spread of dress of 473 West Corona19, large demon- Broadway in strations were not permit- Soho. ted. THE City of Chicago The prominent will not issue permit for Indian designer any large demonstrations has dressed every but allowed less than 15 major fashion icon people to demonstrate in Appeal to discontinue using China products from Beyonce to their individual capacity. silver jewelry through a unique selling Kate Middleton to Hillary Clinton to The demonstrators carried various Among the participating demonstra- platform that combines online sales Priyanka Chopra. Dongre is often re- placards denouncing China for its ag- tors were Dr. Bharat Barai, Amar with virtual stylist appointments for ferred to in fashion circles as the gression against India and other neigh- Upadhyay, Hemant Patel, Amitabh customers all over America. "queen of prêt" and largely draws inspi- boring countries. The Staff of Chinese Mittal, Nirav Patel, Pravin Gandhi, "We are in a unique position during ration from the embellishment styles Consulate had sought the help of a pri- Raijibhai Patel, Rakesh Malhotra, J. this pandemic, as we are the only Indian and needlework made famous by the vate security to meet any untoward de- Diganvekar. Rohit Joshi, Yogesh Shah, couture designer with a permanent northern Indian state of Rajasthan. velopment but demonstration was to- Vandana Jhingan. July 3, 2020 Community Across America India Post 19 www.indiapost.com ‘Live Nation’ nightclub demeaning Hindu-Buddhist-Jain statues

India Post News Service apology to upset Hindu-Bud- or mercantile/other agenda. transportation. and selling 500 million tickets CHICAGO: In a remarkable dhist-Jain communities for this Such denigration of sacred dei- Karcher-Zed-Fisher-Beyer- per year". interfaith gesture, Christian- insensitivity, besides removing ties was hurtful to the devo- Jain further said that they, the Descriptions of Foundation Hindu-Buddhist- tees. faith leaders, were for free ar- Room night-clubs include "ha- Jewish-Jain religious Sulekh C. Jain stressed that tistic expression and speech as ven for the sexiest and most leaders have jointly pratimas (statues) of Lord much as anybody else if not scandalous party fiends in urged Beverly Hills Mahavira and Lord more. But faith was something town", "suit any desire - no (California) head- Parshvanatha belonged in sacred and attempts at matter how wicked", "luxuri- quartered Live Na- temples for veneration and not trivializing it hurt the followers. ous den for the city's elite to tion Entertainment to be misused or mishandled Live Nation Entertainment; socialize, scandalize, and sip in to remove sacred by the patrons of nightclubs. whose network includes high style", "clandestine lair", Hindu-Buddhist-Jain He suggested that the Live Na- Ticketmaster, House of Blues, "replete with exotic touches icons from its Foun- tion Entertainment could do- etc.; claims itself to be "world's and sexy flair", "haven for high- dation Room upmar- nate these to Jain temples in leading live entertainment end hedonists looking for a ket nightclubs USA and the Jain community company" "bringing 40,000 wickedly good time", etc. spread in eight ma- would gladly pay for their shows and 100+ festivals to life jor US cities, Foundation Room night-clubs, part of "House of Blues" network of Live Na- tion Entertainment; are located in Ana- Lord Parshvanatha in Foundation Room Chicago heim, Boston, Chi- with masquerade ball mask in his lap cago, Cleveland, Dal- las, Houston, Las Vegas, New Orleans. the sacred icons. Greek Orthodox Priest Rajan Zed, President of Uni- Stephen R. Karcher, Hindu versal Society of Hinduism, statesman Rajan Zed, promi- pointed out that Hindu deities nent Buddhist Priest Matthew Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord T. Fisher, well-known Jewish Rama, Lord Hanuman, god- Rabbi Elizabeth Webb Beyer, desses Durga-Saraswati- and renowned Jain leader Parvati-Sita, etc.; were meant Sulekh C. Jain; in a joint state- to be worshipped in temples ment in Nevada today; said or home shrines and not to be that placing highly revered thrown around loosely in a Hindu-Buddhist-Jain icons to night-club for dramatic effects adorn night-clubs was very disre- spectful, out-of- line, prone to des- ecration by pa- trons, and could be disturbing to the adherents of these faiths. Karcher-Zed- Fisher-Beyer-Jain urged Michael Rapino and Gre- gory B. Maffei, CEO and Board Chair- man respectively of Live Nation En- tertainment, par- ent company of Foundation Room nightclubs, to also Lord Ganesha at Foundation Room Houston offer a formal 20 India Post Community Across America July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com Virtual Sukhmani Sahib Paath recital with Hindi meanings SURENDRA ULLAL CHICAGO: Hindi Club of Illinois and SWERA (Sikh Women Era) organization are starting an eight week Sukhmani Sahib Paath recital from Sunday July 5 to Sunday August 23,2020 with Hindi meanings According to Gurbachan Kaur, founder and President of Hindi Club of Illinois, this thought came in her mind to spread the meaning of this Paath written by Fifth Guru of Sikh faith Guru Arjun Dev Ji to Hindi speaking audience. This is in the context the meaning of Sukhmani is sukhonkimani ( jewel of happiness). In the present situation of Consul Ranjit Singh Founder President Smt Gurbachan Smt Jasbir Mann Founder SWERA the world, we all need peace of mind to Shewakramani survive. And what could be better to will say the meaning in Hindi.Every event with his in depth meaning of PM to 5.30 PM. We are inviting inter- make our life sukhi with Sukhmani. week there will be three Ashtpadi to Sukhmani Paath before the starting of ested people to join us on Zoom and There are eight people to recite the recite. the Paath on July 5th. Other noted per- Facebook live. To join in zoom send your path in Gurmukhi and Gurbachan Kaur Consul Ranjit Singh will lead this sonnel to join in upcoming weeks are WhatsApp no to Gurbachan 847 962 Rajinder Singh Mago, Founder of 8595 or Jasbir 847 890 2390 to add you Punjabi society, Onkar Singh Sangha, co- in WhatsApp group to send Zoom link founder and past president of FIA, Jasbir every week. First 80 people will have Mann, founder of SWERA, the Sikh excess to Zoom link. Facebook live will Women Era and ladies of team be on https://www.facebook.com/ SWERA,Amarjeet Kaur Gill, Amandeep HINDICLUBIL/ Gill, AmarjeetMagat and Jasmeet Nath. It is an appeal to everybody NOT to The event will be on Zoom from 4.30 MISS THIS UNIQUE VIRTUAL EVENT. Suspending work visas could hurt economic recovery NEELA PANDYA WASHINGTON, DC: Indian Americas efits all Americans. With roughly three- across the country took strong excep- quarters of current H-1B visa holders tion to the Trump Administration sus- hailing from India, this latest attempt to pending new H-1B and other visas for reduce to a trickle legal immigration to immigrant workers seeking to enter the the United States will hit Indians and United States until at least the end of 2020, on the pretext of protecting jobs for US citizens in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, "We're profoundly disap- pointed by this short-sighted and ill-conceived move which will, contrary to its stated intent, make economic recovery from the ongoing coronavirus pan- demic only more difficult by lim- iting the ability of employers to hire Hindus particularly hard." high skilled workers, " said Suhag Shukla "The implications of the order's vague Executive Direction Hindu American language calling for additional regula- Foundation (HAF). tions on current H-1B holders already in An immigration system that allows the US to ensure that they do not 'disad- employers to hire the best candidates, vantage United States workers' is also regardless of where they are from, ben- deeply concerning," Shukla added. July 3, 2020 Community Across America India Post 21 www.indiapost.com Desi Producer's Hollywood flick released in OTT platform PRAKASH M SWAMY CHENNAI: Cinedigm Corp President and CEO, Kyyba Films. extremely well in US business, has released Kyyba Films' "Key players deliver their best, politics, IT sector, medicine and DEVIL'S NIGHT: DAWN OF THE be it cinematography, produc- science and technology. But ex- NAIN ROUGE on DVD and digital tion, sound design as well as ed- cept Night Shyamalan Ashok platforms including Apple, Ama- iting, turning this into a true Hol- Amritraj and Meera Nair not zon, FandangoNow, VUDU and lywood production from a many ventured into Hollywood. more. Michigan based company with My dream is to make it big in Produced by Detroit -based its very powerful and atmo- Hollywood," said Tel Ganesan Indian American Tel Ganesan, spheric visuals and certainly the Founder/Executive Producer Jesi Jensen ("Legends & Lies") keeping the audience at the of Kyyba Films. costars with Nathan Kane edge of their seats" Ganesan is also the Chairman Mathers (brother of Marshall Founded by Tel K. Ganesan of the Board of Kyyba. Tel is on Mathers/Eminem) in his intro- and G.B. Thimotheose, Kyyba the Advisory Committee for the ductory role, which is directed Films is a major film production National Veteran Business Devel- by Sam Logan Khaleghi. company based in Michigan. The opment Council, Board of Direc- Aaron Herman Russman company focuses on the pro- tors for Global Detroit and also a wrote the screenplay for the film duction of original feature films member and Board of Advisors that features original music from and music videos. Kyyba Distri- of Ann Arbor-SPARK, Global Tal- Kyyba Film's founder, President & CEO Tel ent Retention Initiative of South- east Michigan (GTRI) and Astia Ganesan serves as Producer on the film. Ganesan He is also a Board Member of and G.B. Thimotheose, well-known and prominent James and Patricia Anderson En- Michigan community and business leaders are gineering Ventures Institute, the Executive Producers on the film Wayne State University. Ganesan served as the Presi- dent of The Indus Entrepreneurs platinum selling artist butions in partnership with Ce- (TiE) Detroit chapter for the six SwiftyMcVay (Eminem's former lebrity Films, India will be distrib- terms. He served as the Chair- band mate in D12) who also uting the Liam Neeson Starrer, man of TiECon and led the devel- stars in the film. Additionally, the The Marksman previously opment of TiE's flagship confer- Tel K. Ganesan with Rajanikanth film marks the U.S. acting debut known as The Minuteman, the ence on Entrepreneurship in De- Tel has received several awards Business Leader Dbusiness's of the renowned Indian actor upcoming action-thriller from troit during turbulent times. Tel of excellence & honor such as 2019 Champions of the New Nepoleon Duraisamy who has director Robert Lorenz for the is the Founder & President of the 2019 U.S. PINOYS Hall of Fame Economy, Ernst & Young Entre- acted in over 130 films in territory of Indian Subcontinent. KyybaKidz Foundation to assist Award, Chicago MAFS's Ma- preneur of the year finalist - Bollywood. "Kyyba Films has crafted a orphaned children and under- hatma Gandhi Medallion of Ex- 2014, 2013, 2012 , Outstanding Kyyba Film's founder, Presi- suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat privileged individuals by provid- cellence for Top 20 Global Icons, Young Asian American of Michi- dent & CEO Tel Ganesan serves thriller that explores the dark ing job training for job place- Filmmaker of the year Award gan, Special Tribute for Excel- as Producer on the film. forces - both human and not - ment resulting in gainful long- from MEAF's 9th Annual Con- lence - Michigan State Senate, Ganesan and G.B. Thimotheose, that leave behind a bizarre trail term career. He served as the gressional Awards Gala in 2019, Outstanding Service & Contri- well-known and prominent of murders," said Yolanda past VP of American Society of Global Detroit's Corporate Lead- bution Award, Leader & Innova- Michigan community and busi- ership Award, Dbusiness's The tor Award. In addition, Tel is a ness leaders are the Executive Tel has appeared on several TV and Detroit 500, The Most Powerful public speaker and has spoken Producers on the film. Business Leaders in Metro De- at several conferences and DEVIL'S NIGHT: DAWN OF THE radio interviews such as FOX 2 News, Detroit troit, Corp Magazine's Diversity seminars. NAIN ROUGE is an action-packed Public TV, NPR, WWJ News Radio and crime thriller following a pair of local police officers from a small Indian TV Channels town just outside of Detroit be- ing plagued by mysterious mur- Macias, Cinedigm's Executive Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) ders. As the evidence mounts Vice-President of Acquisitions Tel has appeared on several up, the officers can no longer and Digital Sales. "Featuring a TV and radio interviews such as deny the presence of a long for- strong female lead who is also a FOX 2 News, Detroit Public TV, gotten supernatural entity, the military veteran, the film's dra- NPR, WWJ News Radio and In- Nain Rouge, the city's harbinger matic exploration of larger so- dian TV Channels. In addition, Tel of doom. cial and moral conflicts in a De- has been featured in numerous "Kyyba Films could not have troit community adds further digital and print media such as been more proud to announce resonance and weight to its Financial Times, Detroit News, the release of its debut feature bone-chilling scares and truly Oakland Press, Dbusiness Maga- film Devil's Night: Dawn of the terrifying ending." zine, Corp Magazine, Japan's Nain Rouge," said Tel K. Ganesan, "Indian-Americans are doing NIKKEI, BBC and Times of India. 22 India Post Community Across America July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com Asian Indians desire a one-stop shop solution to streamline financial needs

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For more information, visit of the times. Especially as Asian ered to be a top priority for www.massmutual.com. Indians, who often have con- many individuals who partici- 1MassMutual Asian Indian nections to their roots back pated in the survey. Qualitative Research Study, home, getting critical informa- Some Asian Indians also dis- New American Dimensions, De- tion and being prepared to closed that given their connec- cember 2019.CRN202206- manage the future is of utmost tions with their home country, 265902 importance. MassMutual's lat- they are investing in real estate, est study1 finds that Asian Indi- gold, or stocks in India while ans are seeking financial advice maintaining investments in the tirement," said Lee. "Finding from a trusted source that pri- United States. A number of first- and consulting with a financial oritizes their requirements. generation participants also ad- professional who can under- The new Visa order mitted that they often found stand your unique needs and Sophisticated Financial understanding the complex fi- offer a broad range of solutions impacts whom? Consumers nancial landscape in the US is a critical first step." MassMutual's latest qualita- somewhat challenging. MassMutual's diverse range India Post News Service be eligible for H1B change of tive study revealed that Asian of financial services and invest- Washington DC: President status. Indians are savvy financial con- Complex and unique financial ment products can offer cus- Donald Trump's New Executive Cap-subject H1B beneficia- sumers who spend a significant expectations tomized solutions to the most Order would be impacting all ries, L1/L2, J1/J2 and H2B visa amount of time researching the One of the key findings of sophisticated Asian Indian con- those Applying for H, L, J Visas - hopefuls who are not in the U.S. various products available in the study indicated that Asian sumers. To find MassMutual fi- It does not Impact to Employ- will not be able to enter the the market. They are meticulous Indian consumers were search- nancial professionals near you, ees in the U.S. or those Re-En- U.S. until January 2021. fact finders who take a keen in- ing for holistic, broader financial please visit tering with Approved Visas H1B transfers and extension terest in learning about finan- solutions ideally available un- www.massmutual.com. 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This EO also extended Proc- life insurance, retirement ac- H1B/H4, L1/L2, J1/J2 and lamation 10014 through De- were discovered to be one of chases from different parties. counts, brokerage investments, H2B nonimmigrants who have cember 31, 2020. the highest consumer groups in The study also revealed that etc. Each focus group consisted a visa approved before June This EO does not impact terms of financial prepared- many Asian Indians have com- of a 2-hour discussion facili- 24, 2020 can still return to the those applying for H4 EADs or ness. "The participants shared plex needs and most, especially tated by an Asian Indian mod- U.S. (not impacted by the EO). OPT EADs (including STEM that they use a combination of those who recently immigrated erator at a pre-designated fa- H1B/H4, L1/L2, J1/J2 and H2B EADs), despite speculation different research methods, in- to the country, expected a well- cility and had recruited ten (10) nonimmigrants without a valid otherwise. cluding checking a vast array of rounded combination of ease respondents to seat a total of visa or advance parole docu- Due to COVID-19, U.S. Em- financial websites and consult- and expertise from their finan- eight (8) respondents. In each ment should not leave the U.S. bassies and Consulates around ing with friends, family and rela- cial products and services. market, one group was con- Cap-subject H1B beneficia- the world have been closed for tives before arriving at a deci- "A well-built financial ducted with women, the other ries will not be impacted if visa processing since March. 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July 3, 2020 Community Across America India Post 23 www.indiapost.com Naperville Panel Discussion 2020-Census Complete Count Committee ASHFAQ SYED CHICAGO: A Panel Discussion in $18,000 over the 10 years before the stated that answering the questions on sengers and enhance the participation Naperville (a Chicago suburb) was held next census for each resident counted. the 2020 Census by spending a few of people in the Census. on June 25 with representatives from Congresswoman Lauren minutes will go a long way in ensuring Kashif Fakruddin, President, ICN, the local, State and Federal Govern- Underwood, Illinois, 14th District, ad- that Naperville remains aleading Naperville said that his organization ment, US Census Bureau and Naperville vised people to answer the Census communitywith great facilities for edu- would collaborate with other institu- Area Community Organizations to dis- questions without fear as these are con- cation, health, entrepreneurship, etc. tions in order to ensure that people cuss the role that residents and organi- from all walks of life participate in the zations play in assuring that all residents Census, in huge numbers. "A broad- are counted in the 2020 US Census. based and coordinated effort will raise The Panel Discussion was hosted by the bar much higher and make Naperville Complete Count Committee Naperville the Number One City in under the leadership of Mayor Steve terms of the highest participation of Chirico, City of Naperville and Mark people in Census", he added. Rice, Liaison, Naperville Complete Bill Liu, Chairman of Chinese Commu- Count Committee on Facebook Live. nity Outreach, Naperville, said that as Over 300 people logged in and viewed leader of the Xilin Association the panel discussion. Naperville, he would use the Chinese Mark Rice, Panel Discussion modera- School, Adult Day Care, and Meal Deliv- tor, announced that Naperville Complete ery Program in order to deliver the Count Committee includes representa- message about the importance of Cen- tives from 135 Naperville Area Groups sus and participation of his community and is currently tracking #1 in the US at in it, in a big way. 79.8% US Census Self Response for cities VasaviChakka, Board Member, Indian over 140,000 residents. Community Outreach noted that In- Mayor Chirico, in his Opening Re- dian-Americans comprise a significant marks, said that the Census will be of portion of Naperville's population and great help in understanding the profile her organization is proactively support- of different sections of the community, ing the Census outreach efforts. allocating resources and taking innova- Naperville Panel Discussion participants Marilyn A Sanders, Chicago Regional tive initiatives in order to ensure that Director, US Census Bureau said that her Naperville further consolidates its posi- fidential, protected by federal law, and "Make sure everybody gets counted agency will continue to hire and train tion as a great City for the people to cannot be used against them in any because everybody counts", he added. workers to start door-to-door counts in have successful careers, raise families, way. "Even though Naperville is leading Senator Laura Ellman, Illinois Senate Mid August. and retire peacefully. the country in terms of overall response 21st District, noted, with a sense of Special thanks were extended to Congressman Bill Foster, Illinois Sen- rate, many children are still at a higher pride, that Naperville, with the highest Ashfaq Syed for coordinating the Panel ate, 11th District, underscored the im- risk of going uncounted. Each and ev- percentage of participation in the Cen- Discussion, developing the 2020 Cen- portance of counting every person re- ery resident of a household need to be sus, should be a role model for other sus Naperville Complete Count Com- siding in the City. He noted that a com- counted." cites from across the US. She called mittee Facebook page and for taking an munity gains $1,800 a year and Congressman Sean Casten, Illinois upon the local groups to serve as mes- active role in its many activities.

Advocate Mayra Alvarez: Kids Could Go Hungry If There's A Census Undercount

PILAR MARRERO which advocates for underserved chil- At the same time, costs have out- las driven by census data. Ethnic Media Services dren. stripped federal reimbursements for The more people that are counted, chool lunch programs, which fed When asked about the impact of the the emergency meals. Relief bills particularly in those communities that Snearly half of American's school- U.S. Census, which is conducted every passed by Congress have helped, but need a variety of programs, the more children before the Coronavirus, have ten years and has been delayed and dis- the long-term survival of the programs money is allocated to serve them. turned into a lifeline for families hit by rupted (but NOT canceled) by the pan- depends on data from the 2020 Census. "We can point to Medicaid and unemployment and rising food prices demic, Alvarez mentions this program For populations concerned with sur- CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Pro- during the pandemic. first, although it's hardly the only one vival, filling out or responding to the 2020 gram), two fundamental programs for Many of those programs are now that would be affected if there is a se- Census may seem a distant priority. health care, which are partly based on going broke, and their very existence vere undercount of children and low in- But nothing is more important for census numbers," said Alvarez. over the next decade depends on the come families. vulnerable families than an accurate "The programs that rely on census population numbers being gathered In the past three months, school lunch count, says Alvarez. data are the ones the majority of by the U.S. Census in communities programs have lost at least $1 billion For starters, the biggest, most people rely one, like Medicaid, food that are considered "hard to count," during lockdowns and school closures impactful federal and state programs stamps, cash assistance". says Mayra E. Alvarez, President of The that eliminated the revenue from fami- that serve the health and well being of For detailed story visit Children's Partnership, a nonprofit lies who were able to pay for the meals. children and families depend on formu- www.indiapost.com 24 India Post Community Across America July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com 'Recipe for Change' virtual Gala by Akshaya Patra Foundation USA

India Post News Service reminisced about his heartwarming ex- joined the event alongside Kapoor. Irani to bring yet another perspective COLUMBUS, OHIO: The Akshaya Patra perience driving an Akshaya Patra food While he shared personal and profes- to the evening. Ms. Bali is a global busi- Foundation held its Virtual Gala called delivery truck to a local school where sional anecdotes from his life, his mes- ness leader who has held principal po- 'Recipe for Change' with Boman Irani, he was greeted by hungry students sage of working hard to accomplish your sitions at corporate giants like Britannia, Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Vinita Bali on who were thrilled to see the truck bring dreams could be heard throughout. Af- Coca-Cola, and Cadbury. Ms. Bali is also Saturday, June 20th, to raise funds for their lunch. Chef Kapoor stated, "I have ter his dream of making it in Bollywood a passionate trailblazer for maternal feeding migrant families and school chil- given joy through food to many celebri- came true, Mr. Irani went to a restaurant and child health globally. While making dren in India. The organization has ties but I can tell you that if I were to in Dubai and was pained to see un- connections of food wastage and loss served over 65 million meals to migrant on global and local scales, Ms. Bali workers since India's lockdown began stated that "there are 120 million chil- and feeds 1.8 million Indian children ev- dren who are fed in school every day [in ery day during the school year. Close to India], for so many children, that's the 1,000 businesses, non-profits, govern- only hot meal that they get in 24 ment officials, philanthropic leaders, and hours...whilst food is fun, food is shar- fans from around the world attended ing, food brings families together, I and supported the organization's dual think if we can think about all those mission of addressing childhood hunger moments that people like us are fortu- and promoting education for nate enough to have, there are so many underserved children in India. others who don't. And if we can just The evening was hosted by famed make a small contribution, it makes a celebrity chef, Sanjeev Kapoor, who led very big difference." the conversation with India's beloved The endearing energy between the actor Boman Irani and India's top lead- three speakers was palpable, marked ers in business, Ms. Vinita Bali. Sanjeev by fluid conversations about their own Kapoor is an Indian celebrity chef and remember one single meal that gave touched food being thrown into the gar- relationship to food, a quick acoustic entrepreneur best known for his hit TV me joy, it was when I saw the excite- bage. He stated, "If we have a voice, we guitar performance by Mr. Irani, and a show Khana Khazana, which is the long- ment and joy of that [Akshaya Patra] have to use that voice" and credits that live Q&A with the audience. Along with est-running show of its kind in Asia. Chef truck [and being greeted by the chil- unfortunate sight of food wastage as the captivating conversations between Kapoor is a brand ambassador for dren]." reason he is vocal about the important three change makers, the evening con- Akshaya Patra, attending many live Boman Irani, versatile film and the- work that Akshaya Patra does. sisted of talented musical performers events in 30 U.S. cities in the past and ater actor, voice-over artist, and pho- Vinita Bali, one of the most powerful who are a part of the Akshaya Patra fam- hosting Akshaya Patra's events from his tographer, who is widely known for his women in Indian business, joined the ily. Agney Mulay, a musician trained at home in Mumbai, India. Chef Kapoor comedic and villain roles in Bollywood virtual stage along with Kapoor and the Berklee College of Music, shared soundscapes with his vocals and instrumentals, and Baljinder Singh, fa- mously known as Ballu Flute, trans- FIIDS releases survey results on COVID-19 ported us back to India with his soulful rendition of old Bollywood music. The food-themed evening cel- impact on Indo-American community ebrated the beneficiaries, volunteers, chapter teams from Buffalo, Columbus, India Post News Service Legal fields. Each of the distinguished in this exercise. In the United States, I DC, Grand Rapids, Maryland, Pennsylva- WASHINGTON DC: Foundation of In- speakers shared the impacts that have been speaking to Congressmen nia, and Virginia who continue to work dia and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) COVID-19 has had on their industry. from both parties, and they are highly towards alleviating classroom hunger. released the results of an extensive sur- Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Indian Am- appreciative of the efforts of the Indian Additionally, donors are continuing to vey conducted in a three week period bassador to the United States, gave the American community." match donations up to $150,000 for to measure the impact that COVID-19 opening address for the virtual seminar. Dr. Suresh Reddy from the American COVID-19 relief and alleviating class- has had on the Indian-American com- Ambassador Sandhu gave an excellent Association of Physicians of Indian Ori- room hunger. Further information can munity. The survey revealed that 1 in 6 overview of the steps that the Indian gin (AAPI) mentioned that Indian origin be found on the website. knew someone from the community government has taken in India to con- medical professionals are in the forefront Established in 2000, Akshaya Patra is tested positive by Covid-19, 1 in 4 are tain the virus as well as commended the of the fight against Covid-19. Dr. Sampath the largest NGO-run school meal pro- feeling hopeless in the situation and 2 Indian American community in America Shivangi spoke about mental health is- gram in the world, according to Time out of 5 are worried about financial sta- for their resilience in handling the diffi- sues as a result from the prolonged peri- Magazine, and serves 1.8 million chil- bility. 98% of Indo American's changed culties from this crisis and contributing ods of isolation. Mr. Kalpesh Joshi from dren daily in over 19,257 schools their lifestyles to stay safe and eat positively to the American society. "The the Asian American Hotel Owners Asso- through 55 kitchens in 12 states and healthy. The survey results were re- COVID-19 Pandemic has been an un- ciation mentioned that the travel indus- two Union Territories in India. It costs leased in a virtual session conducted on precedented challenge across the try is highly impacted and still helping only $20 to feed a child for an entire Saturday, June 28 that also featured world. India has been testing over Indo-American community and students school year. For more information con- leaders from the Healthcare, Travel, Fi- 215,000 samples every day, and more by hosting them. tact: Ankita Narula, [email protected] or nance, Technology, Social Service, and than 1000 labs across India are involved Cont’d on page 25 Geeta Kulkarni, [email protected] July 3, 2020 Community Across America India Post 25 www.indiapost.com Tribute to Galwan Valley Martyrs and Heroes GEETHA PATIL BOSTON: Indian American Commu- nity of Greater Boston, MA organized a virtual meeting program, 'Tribute and Contribute to Our Galwan Valley Mar- tyrs and Heroes' to honor their courage and action on Sunday, Jun 21, 2020 at 9 pm More than 150 participants attended the meeting from India and USA.With an amazing response from the partici- pants, in that hour only, this program raised more than $20,000. The program started with a welcome and thank you note by the organizer Abhishek Singh followed by two min- utes of silence to respect the Galwan Valley Martyrs. Shanti Paath was Retd Brig. Kamal Singh Bharat Ke Veer virtual meet participants

A message and a blessing All of them said that for all soldiers, pledged to motivate their friends and sent by Governor of combat is a complex mix of emotions close contacts to contribute to the wel- Rajasthan, Kalraaj Mishra that define the experience of war and fare of the martyrs' families. Before end- was read by Abhishek Singh, shape the experience of coming home. ing this emotionally charged program, in which he expressed good But, they gave their life for the safety there was a question-answer session wishes for the success of and security of citizens. where all the special invitees answered the program and said that Abhishek Singh, Ankur Goel, and the questions of the audiences very dili- the Indian solders fearlessly Arun Kumar talked about the applica- gently. made the ultimate sacrifice tion called, "Bharatkeveer"located at Some of the motivated participants to protect the national and https://www.bharatkeveer.gov.in/and instantly used the Veer Jawan applica- territorial integrity of India. organized a demo to show how it works tion and made their contributions suc- Special guests of the pro- and how public can pay homage to the cessfully but faced some technic hic- gram, Retd. Brigadier, Kamal brave hearts who laid down their lives cups. The program organizers promised Singh Chauhan, Retd. in the line of duty. to the audiences to get the issues fixed Havaldar Alok Singh Ji, and Later, well-known dignitaries namely with the Indian Army IT team. Emcees chanted by Sangeeta and Sanjay Saxena Retd. Havaldar Kamal Kumar addressed Prashant Palakurthi, Dr. Bharat Barai, of the program,Jyoti Singh from USA Ji and Anuradha Palakurthi Ji sang an the audiences and described the situa- Subu Kota, Dr. Abhaya Asthana, Robert and Mukta Munjal from India did a nice emotional filled patriotic song with her tion and the tension in the Indo-China Lancia, Anil Chawla and Kaushik Patel job in coordinating participants on both stunning voice. border. appealed all the audiences and sides.

FIIDS releases survey results on COVID-19 impact on Indo-American community

Cont’d from page 2 that Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) the industries in a tremendous way but tioned in different kinds of ways that this volunteers served 4300 meals and Indo-American community helped com- is uncharted territory. It will have an im- Mr. Navneet Chugh from the Chugh touched about 150,000 people including munities across the nation not only the pact on us for some time to come. We Firm spoke about a high impact of tech stranded tourists, and isolated seniors Indian-American communities but also have heard the impact on travel, on IT professionals and industry due to the with accommodations, groceries and the American communities as a whole. folks, and also the festivals that we used changes in immigrationrules as well as prescriptions. Ms. Amruta Houde in- Padma Bhushan Prof. Ved Prakash to have that are no longer there." He also the recent executive order stopping the formed that, with the help of 80 volun- Nanda, President of Hindu Swayamsevak appealed Indo-American students to new high tech visas. Mr. Venktesh Shukla, teers and a helpline, Hindu Yuva helped Sangh, gave the keynote speech for the venture into humanity studies. Former Chairman of The Indus Entrepre- 400 college students with groceries, ac- event in which he summarized the im- The results of the survey and the full neurs (TIE) mentioned about a recovery commodations and help on legal, medi- pacts succinctly. "The Coronavirus video of this seminar can be found on the in the venture funding after an initial cal and travel issues. Across the speak- doesn't discriminate, and it is not mak- FIIDS website: http://www.fiids-usa.org. knee-jerk reaction in March. Mr. Vishal ers, the message was similar: the COVID- ing any distinctions. All of us are equally About Foundation of India and Indian Khera mentioned efforts made to pro- 19 virus pandemic has affected each of vulnerable to it. And it has been men- Diaspora Studies (FIIDS): vide help in the Virginia-DC area. Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Mr. Romesh Japra founder Festival of The survey revealed that 1 in 6 knew someone from Studies (FIIDS) is a forum for policy, analysis, Globe (FOG), covered the resiliency of the community tested positive by Covid-19, 1 in 4 are feeling and awareness for India and Indian Diaspora Hindu community. Mr. Sree Sreenath hopeless in the situation and 2 out of 5 are worried about related to socio-political issues, policy mat- from Sewa International informed that ters and world affairs. FIIDS has centers in about 3000 volunteers raised over one financial stability. 98% of Indo American's changed Washington DC, New York, Silicon Valley, and million, distributed 63K food and 625K their lifestyles to stay safe and eat healthy. Atlanta. For more information on FIIDS, masks. Dr. Mandar Pattekar informed please visit http://fiids-usa.org. 26 India Post Community Across America July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com Spotting and avoiding scams targeting diverse communities in Indiana Strategies for keeping immigrant

VIDYA SETHURAMAN Rep.Greene said. He urged the residents families healthy and safe India Post News Service to report all these cases to the FTC. VIDYA SETHURAMAN "The chain is only as strong as its he coronavirus pandemic is affect Todd M. Kossow is the Director of the India Post News Service weakest link, so if we decide not to Ting millions of Americans, and not Federal Trade Commission's Midwest Re- he worldwide toll is continuing to provide health insurance to a certain just in the physical sense. In America, gion in Chicago, which is responsible for Trise, with over 10 million con- population, it's only natural that that it's estimated there are 14,000 11-Midwestern states. Our country is firmed cases. The United States has will allow the virus to spread," Turner- coronavirus-related cyber attacks per amidst two major crises, the pandemic become the worst-affected country, Lloveras said. He also said the federal day. That means it can affect your com- and the financial implications due to the with more than 2.54 million diag- government should stop detaining puter, your tablets, phones and your fraudulent activities, said Todd. As of June nosed cases and at least 126,000 immigrants who are seeking health money. Every year, scammers steal hun- 15, FTC has received over 107,000 deaths as of June 29,2020. Most of care, even if it's for medical condi- dreds of millions of dollars from people, coronavirus related fraudulent activities. the country's largest clusters have tions unrelated to COVID-19. selling fake services and worthless prod- Consumers have reported losing a total emerged in nursing homes, prisons "The public charge rule has further ucts - everything from jobs, education, of more than $69 million to COVID-19-re- and food processing facilities - places exposed the discrimination and rac- and debt collection to housing and lated fraud. In Indiana we have received where social distancing is difficult or ism in our public health system," said health. Scammers pretending to be the over 1000 reports and about $664,000 in impossible, and in some cases where Luvia Quinones, health policy director government threaten people with jail if losses. Since March 2020, the FTC has is- shutting down because of the pan- at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant they don't pay nonexistent fines or fees. sued more than 250 warning letters to demic was not an option. Texas and at and Refugee Rights. EMS briefing on June 25 brought to- various businesses that advertise least five other states -- Florida, Geor- Madison Allen, Senior Policy Attor- gether public officials, legal aid provid- wellness products and other services that gia, Idaho, Tennessee and Utah -- re- ney at CLASP spoke on the immigrant ers, community advocates, and those allegedly address COVID-19. In addition ported the highest single-day totals access to and eligibility for care and who've experienced fraud to talk with to online shopping, other top COVID-19- of new Covid-19 cases, according to benefits programs during the COVID- local reporters about how to better in- related fraud complaints include small the state's health departments. More 19 crisis. The "Cares Act," a $2 trillion form people and help them protect business owners are at-risk following an U.S. governors are walking back or federal COVID-19 relief package themselves from scams. unprecedented rise in online scams, delaying reopening plans as Covid-19 passed in March, "doesn't go far fraudulent un- Every year, scammers steal hundreds cases climb around the country. enough to help, leaving millions with- employment Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top out access to critical programs," Allen of millions of dollars from people, selling fake insurance infectious disease expert, urged said. And even if the second relief bill, services and worthless products - everything claims. Study Americans to go back to the basics to dubbed the "Heroes Act," wasn't cur- shows, African from jobs, education, and debt collection prevent spreading or becoming in- rently stalled in the U.S. Senate, its American and fected with the virus. "For goodness provisions similarly fail immigrant to housing and health Hispanic com- sakes: avoid crowds, wear masks. communities. Likewise, millions of munities are Those are the fundamentals that -- undocumented immigrants are un- Curtis Hill is the 43rd Attorney General more vulnerable to these scams and they when you look at the television clips, able to take advantage of the exten- of Indiana. The Consumer Protection Divi- report less on these activities. when you see pictures in the news- sion of federal unemployment ben- sion of the Office of the Attorney General Andrew Johnson is the Chief of Staff papers -- people are not doing that. efits under the Cares Act since they works to safeguard the residents from of the Division of Consumer & Busi- That's a recipe for disaster," Fauci told are ineligible for such payments even these scammers. We receive 150 - 200 ness Education at the Federal Trade COVID-19 is having a disparate im- under normal conditions. Undocu- complaints every week related to con- Commission spoke on what happens pact on communities of color and im- mented immigrants who have lost sumer protection. Attorney General Hill when we report fraudulent activities. The migrants as widespread fear and con- their jobs due to the pandemic are said his office has been receiving com- FTC encourages consumers to file a com- fusion fueled by anti-immigrant also not eligible for the federal plaints on price gouging, landlord tenant plaint whenever they have been the vic- rhetoric and policies prevent many Supplemental Food and Nutrition issues, and refund issues. Attorney Gen- tim of fraud, identity theft, or other un- immigrants from accessing health Program, or SNAP, but can access the eral Curtis Hill said the complaints re- fair or deceptive business practices. They care and other services. The EMS newly created Pandemic EBT pro- ceived so far have involved high prices can do it online, or by calling the FTC's briefing on June 26 provided informa- gram, which provides food assistance being charged by superstores, home im- Consumer Response Center at 1-877- tion about the programs and sup- to families that qualify for free lunch provement stores, grocery stores, e-com- FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC in- ports immigrants are eligible for, ex- programs, Allen said. merce websites and others. Consumers vestigates fraud and provides free con- plained how to access them, and And even though federal guide- can file price gouging and other com- sumer information. shared an on-the-ground view of the lines explicitly state that testing and plaints online, and they can expedite their The main way to stop this from hap- impact of the pandemic on immi- treatment related to COVID-19 don't complaint through a review process. pening is through education, where em- grant communities. fall under the public charge rule, the Rev. David Greene has been the Se- ployees and customers are trained via Dr. Daniel Turner-Lloveras, Assis- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser- nior Pastor of Second Baptist Church (do- social media campaigns from financial tant Professor of Medicine at Harbor- vices agency has failed to conduct ing business name of "Purpose of Life institutions to look for things like unex- UCLA/ David Geffen School of Medi- any meaningful outreach in order to Ministries") in Indianapolis for 25 years. pected password or personal informa- cine/UCLA explained the state of the encourage immigrant communities He elaborated on the story of a man who tion requests. In addition to online trans- COVID-19 pandemic and the impact to seek care, said Connie Choi, field fell victim to an online scam and lost actions, you should beware anyone who of the public charge rule on patients manager and strategist at the Na- $1600. The scams take a lot of different calls you unsolicited under the guise of a seeking COVID-19 care. To protect the tional Immigration Law Center. Addi- forms, with the largest reported as state or federal agency and asks for your health of all communities during the tionally, fear of immigration raids at online transactions. "Unfortunately, personal information, especially bank ac- pandemic, everyone, regardless of hospitals and health centers prevents these types of scams are common, par- count or social security numbers. If immigration status, should have ac- many undocumented residents from ticularly during difficult times such as the you've experienced or heard about cess to publicly funded health insur- being tested and treated for COVID- pandemic and affect the group who can- scams of any kind, please write at ance, said Dr. Daniel Turner-Lloveras. 19, Choi said. not afford to lose the $ amount," ftc.gov/complaint. July 3, 2020 Community Across America India Post 27 www.indiapost.com City of Fremont and Fremont Unified School District announce Summer Meals for youth and families in Fremont India Post News Service lost school meals. With this col- Since March 23, distributed at the elementary, Monday and Wednesday Meal FREMONT, Calif.: The City of laboration, a weekly 22 lb. box 2020, in response to junior and high school sites Distribution Times, 10 a.m. to Fremont and Fremont Unified of fresh fruit and vegetables, as Monday and/or Wednesday be- 11:30 a.m., (38442 Fremont School District are pleased to well as shelf-stable grocery the Coronavirus tween 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Blvd.) announce a new collaborative bags, will be added for families pandemic, the Fre- and from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 John F. Kennedy High School, effort offering summer meals in addition to the Grab & Go mont Unified School a.m. at Cabrillo Elementary. Monday and Wednesday Meal for Fremont youth and families meal. Fresh fruit and vegetables Clients do not need to regis- Distribution Times, 10 a.m. to in need this summer. Every fam- are provided as part of the District has provided ter in advance and it's open to 11:30 a.m., (39999 Blacow Rd.) ily can pick up nutritious food USDA-funded Farm to Families approximately 11,000- all ages. The fresh fruit and veg- Irvington High School, Mon- this summer. program with fresh produce re- 15,000 Grab & Go etable boxes will be distrib- day and Wednesday Meal Distri- Since March 23, 2020, in re- covery once a week at five uted once per week on Mon- bution and Grocery Boxes, 10 sponse to the Coronavirus pan- school sites throughout the meals per week that day (Cabrillo Elementary, a.m. to 11:30 a.m., (41800 demic, the Fremont Unified summer. has helped to improve Irvington High School and Blacow Rd.) School District has provided ap- Participating organizations food security for Thornton Junior High School) or Cabrillo Elementary School, proximately 11,000-15,000 include the City of Fremont, Fre- Wednesday (Kennedy High Monday and Wednesday Meal Grab & Go meals per week that mont Unified School District, youth under 18 years School and Washington High Distribution and Grocery Boxes, has helped to improve food se- Daily Bowl, Tri-City Volunteers old in Fremont School) to any Fremont resi- 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., (36700 curity for youth under 18 years Food Bank, Alameda County dent, while the Grab & Go San Pedro Dr.) old in Fremont. The program Community Food Bank, Com- our efforts in conjunction with Lunches will be offered on This effort is also made pos- originally began at four school passion Network, and Fremont the City to provide student Monday and Wednesday to sible through the generous sites and quickly expanded to a Unified Student Store (FUSS). meals over the summer," youth under 18 years. With support of community volun- fifth. With no break in service, "Providing much needed added FUSD Acting Superinten- these efforts in place, families teers. Distribution sites will be bag lunches will continue. food and fresh produce to dent, Dr. Raúl Zamora. "This have the best opportunity to staffed with FUSD Child Nutri- As the school year was com- those in our community experi- proves our strength and spirit have a healthy and nutritious tion staff, community and ing to a close, several organiza- encing food insecurity during of collaboration to support our meal. school district volunteers. Vol- tions came together in an effort this pandemic is critical," said community." Distribution Schedule and unteer outreach is being con- to continue providing nutritious Mayor Lily Mei. "The City is Drive-up distribution sites in- Location ducted by Compassion Net- food to families beyond June 30, pleased to support this essen- clude Thornton Junior High Thornton Junior High School, work, and among Fremont Uni- when the program was origi- tial program and partner with School, Washington High Monday and Wednesday Meal fied School District staff. Com- nally scheduled to end. The en- the District and key community School, John F. Kennedy High Distribution and Grocery Boxes, munity members interested in tire family is more likely to ex- stakeholders throughout the School, Irvington High School, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., (4357 volunteering can sign up online: perience summer hunger as summer months." and Cabrillo Elementary School. Thornton Ave.) Volunteer Sheet: Summer Meal families struggle to make up for "We are thankful to continue Meals and fresh produce will be Washington High School, Distribution. In Brief They argue that cutting off access to Chip-enabled talented foreign e-passports to workers will only travel documents Immigration further disrupt the NEW DELHI: The introduction economy and stifle of chip-enabled e-passports innovation at a time will greatly strengthen the se- when it's needed most curity of Indian travel docu- 28 India Post www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 ments, External Affairs S Jaishankar stated recently, em- phasizing the need to expe- dite their roll out. Trump's restrictions on immigration will be In his address via videoconference on the occa- sion of the Passport Seva Divas, detrimental to US economy: USIBC Jaishankar also said the gov- WASHINGTON: The tempo- have been coming in under to be able to take on many of ernment intends to open a training programs to create in- rary suspension of H-1B and these H-1B visas and L-1 one these jobs, Biswal said. Post Office Passport Seva tegrated teams that can sup- other non-immigrant visas by visas that have enabled neces- port the work. And that can The challenge that companies Kendra in every Lok Sabha con- President Donald Trump along sary talent to come in and aug- face is that the work needs to be stituency. with other restrictive policies done and the companies that are "We have so far been able to on immigration is detrimental providing IT services and the provide for 488 Lok Sabha con- to the United States and its companies that are utilizing this stituencies," he said. economy, president of a top talent, if the talent is not available That process has stopped American business advocacy in the United States, I'm worried on account of the COVID-19 group has said. that the jobs will actually go off- pandemic, but it will move for- It (the proclamation) is un- shore, she said. ward as the lockdown eases fortunate, Nisha Desai Biswal, There are other countries up, he said. president of US India Business that are competing to draw Jaishankar said his ministry Council (USIBC) told PTI in an some of that investment and is working with Indian Security interview. bring in these workers as a Press, Nashik, and National Trump had earlier this week competitor to the US, she said. Informatics Centre for chip-en- issued a proclamation to sus- Observing that the United abled e-passports with ad- pend issuing of H-1B visas, Nisha Desai Biswal States is a hub of innovation vanced security features. popular among Indian IT pro- and talent, she noted that "I am very confident that the fessionals, along with other for- ment American workers in sup- bring more American workers Trump's policy on work visas is introduction of e-passports will eign work visas for the rest of port of technology fields, into the skills that are necessary only going to hurt America's greatly strengthen the secu- the year. Biswal said. for these jobs, she said. So, in own competitiveness, inhibit rity of our travel documents. I Trump argued that the step Ironically, many of the com- curtailing the program, I think it economic investment, and understand that the procure- was essential to help millions panies that utilize H-1B workers is actually going to impede the have a counterproductive ef- ment process for its produc- of Americans who have lost are also using and creating up skilling of American workers fect. PTI tion is currently underway and their jobs due to the current I would emphasize the need to economic crisis. However, the hasten that as much as pos- US Chambers of Commerce sible," he said. and USIBC do not agree. India pledges USD 10 million to UNRWA "I emphasize that it is neces- I think that the United States sary to roll out the manufacture has benefited greatly over the over next two years of e-passports on a priority ba- years by successive waves of sis," Jaishankar said. PTI immigration and most particu- NEW DELHI: India an- displaced from their home- larly the skilled workers that nounced it will contribute India deeply land lead a life of dignity". USD 10 million to the United appreciates the "The COVID-19 pandemic Nations Relief and Works continues to wreck havoc PRADEEP ROY-SINGH Agency for Palestine Refu- generous support and across the globe, stretching gees in the Near East governments' resources to B.A. LL.B. M.B.A. J.D. (UNRWA) over the coming untiring work of host address healthcare and Attorney-at-Law two years and asserted that countries, donors socio-economic needs of Former Assistant State’s Attorney capacity enhancement their own people, and con- through training and build- and UNRWA straining capacities to assist 1 Civil & Criminal Litigation ing durable institutions is a others," he said. 1 Felonies, Misdemeanors, Inc DUI major plank of its develop- Muraleedharan said that as a But, victory over this un- 1 Personal Injury, Business, Divorce etc. mental assistance to Pales- steadfast supporter of the Pal- precedented crisis demands 1 Property Tax for Commercial Properties tine. estinian cause, India deeply collective and concerted ac- Addressing an extraordi- appreciates the generous sup- tion, Muraleedharan as- http://www.proy-singh.com nary virtual ministerial port and untiring work of host serted. PTI pledging conference for countries, donors and UNRWA 2335 W. Devon Ave., Suite 204, to ensure millions of "our Pal- Tel: 773-381-1820 UNRWA, Minister of State for For detailed story visit Chicago, IL 60659 External Affairs V estinian brothers and sisters www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 Punjab Post India Post 29 www.indiapost.com NASDAQ selects LPU students as software Interns JASWANT SINGH GANDAM / RAMAN NEHRA Post Internship, there will be a con- quired skills-set for achieving such a India Post News Service ditional opportunity, to be converted to milestone. Selected students said: "The PHAGWARA: Two BTech Computer Full Time Employee (FTE) on the suc- timely inputs from the placement cell Science & Engineering students, cessful completion of the internship. of the university, different certifications Bishakha Jain and PiyushSinha of LPU Congratulating the hard working stu- in data structures, JAVA, and competi- have been selected by multibillion Dol- dents, LPU Chancellor Mr Ashok Mittal tive programming were crucial for our lar finance giant- 'NASDAQ' for its pres- shared: "I think companies are now look- selection. We thank LPU for support ac- tigious internship program. ing at their long-term future, and are corded for our success." A varsity release has claimed that realizing that the talent like that at LPU With offices in top countries of the LPU students are among the 13 stu- is their future. Only a few months back world, Nasdaq (National Association of dents selected from across India. These one other LPUCSE student was selected students will get internship stipend of by Microsoft at Rs 42 Lakh package im- Rs 50,000 per month and have joined mediately after her internship." Nasdaq Corporate Solutions (India), Setting another benchmark for Company Office, in Bangalore. Yet to be LPUCSE student-community, Bisakha graduated, selected students have got and Piyush delivered exemplary perfor- a bright opportunity, even during the mance at the national level Hackathon heavy lockdown phases of COVID 19 and cracked multiple interviews to bag Pandemic, to enable them shine glo- this wonderful opportunity. LPU had al- bally. ready provided them with all the re- LPU student Bishakha Jain

and eight European Stock Exchanges. Lok Insaaf Party protests against Recognized for a leading internship program, the 'Nasdaq Composite' con- tains all of the companies that trade on Govt's farm sector ordinances the Nasdaq. Most of these companies are technology and internet-related, JASWANT SINGH GANDAM / RAMAN NEHRA meddling in states jurisdiction as agri- but there are financial, consumer, India Post News Service culture fell within the ambit of states. LPU student Piyush Sinha biotech, and industrial companies as PHAGWARA: Opposing farm sector They said," These ordinances will ruin well. The Nasdaq Internship Program central government's ordinances tooth peasantry, farm laborers as they will end Securities Dealers Automated Quota- provides successful candidates with a and nail, Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) has asked minimum support price and govern- tions), is an American multinational fi- unique opportunity to experience a Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to ment purchase through mandis. Farm- nancial services corporation that owns challenging and immersive working en- convene a special session of Punjab ers will be totally dependent on private and operates the Nasdaq stock market vironment. Vidhan Sabha for rejecting these anti- sector. Purchase/sale of farm produce farmers ordinances. The party also orga- nized a protest cycle Tughlakabad Guru Ravidas temple march from Amritsar to Chandigarh to oppose the issue resolved - MoS Som Parkash ordinances. Talking to newsmen JASWANT SINGH GANDAM / RAMAN NEHRA Mandir Sangharsh Committee", said here on 24 June during the India Post News Service Parkash, a Lok Sabha member from brief stopover of the pro- PHAGWARA: The controversy about Hoshiarpur. test march, both MLA Shri Guru Ravidas mandir at Congratulating and extending best brothers Balwinder Singh Tughlakabad in New Delhi has been re- wishes to the whole community, Som Bains, Patron and Simarjit MLAs Balwinder Singh Bains, Patron and Simarjit Singh Bains, solved, with its land and control having Parkash disclosed that a meeting of the national President LIP (popularly known as Bains brothers) are Singh Bains, National Presi- being welcomed by party leader Jarnail Nangal and others at been handed over to committee will soon be held dent LIP, dubbed the ordi- Phagwara Mandir Sangharsh Commit- to discuss the matter of lay- nances as unconstitutional tee. ing foundation stone for con- and a direct attack on states rights un- will be done outside mandis. This will This was disclosed here struction of the mandir at der federal structure of country. lead to stoppage of market fee and re- Sundya (28 June), by Union Tughlakabad. They flayed Akali Dal for their mis- covery of rural development fund, re- minister of state for Com- It may be mentioned here leading statements on the issue in or- sulting in loss of Rs 4000 crore annually merce and Industries Som that demolition of the der to run away from opposing the or- to state from purchase of wheat and Parkash. He said that the temple on the order of the dinances for saving the chair of Biba paddy crops alone. Rural areas will go resolution of the contro- apex court had triggered an Harsimrat Kaur Badal who is a minister without new link roads and repair of old versy has sent ripples of Som Parkash agitation by Ravidasia com- in Modi government. ones. Due to closure of mandis, various happiness among munity and its Sant Samaj in "The anti-farmers face of Badals categories of employees related to Ravidassia community in particular and Punjab, especially Doaba region that stand exposed. They claim to be custo- markets including weighs men, lifters, all other 'naamlevas' of Guru Ravidas in has the largest concentration of the dian of farming community but are run- arhtiyas, their staff, small transporters, general. community population. ning away from opposing anti-farmers market committees employees would "The compound wall, which was con- Various Dalit leaders, including ordinances", they alleged. become jobless". structed by Delhi Development Author- Parkash, have also thrown their weight They further alleged that Modi- For detailed story visit ity Board, has also been demolished and behind the protesting community, it government's ordinances were brazen www.indiapost.com the disputed land handed over to the may be added. TOPTOP TENTEN HINDI SONGS

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ctress-producer Anushka Sharma 4 llegal Weapon 2.0: says she always wanted to show Street Dancer 3D strong, independent women 5 Muqabla: Street Dancer 3D through cinema and her latest pro- A 6 Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho: duction venture, "Bulbbul", is a step in that di- rection. Shubh Mangal Zyaada Savdhan Anushka stressed that the portrayal of 7 Garmi: Street Dancer 3D women "in our cinema has always been 8 Shaitan ka Saala: Housefull 4 skewed and lopsided", adding: "I felt that as an actress and I decided that I will 9 Dheeme Dheeme: Pati Patni correct this as much as I can through Aur Who my productions." 10 Bhankas: Baaghi 3 She is happy that "Bulbbul" is garnering a good response among viewers and positive reviews: "Karnesh and I aren't scared story- tellers. It is a huge milestone mo- ment for us because both 'Pataal Lok' and 'Bulbbul' have got great re- views and janata appreciation." "The success shows that we are on the right track and we will continue to make cinema that is brave, and back im- ollywoods action star Tiger mensely talented filmmakers like BShroff has paid a heartfelt Anvita Dutt, Sudip Sharma, Prosit tribute to late king of Roy, Avinash Arun, and Anshai Lal, pop Michael Jackson whose bold cinematic voices in a throwback post need to be heard," she said. he has shared on so- IANS cial media. Tiger shared a clip dancing on his "Munna Micheal" numbers such as "Feel the rhythm" and "Beparwah" on Jackson's eleventh death anniversary. "Couldnt see a thing in front of me with all that smoke, never knew how the king did it so effortlessly thank you for cclaimed actor Rajkummar Rao is missing work and leaving the blueprint for so is waiting for his director to say "action." many of us. #1959-2009 A Rajkummar took to Instagram, where he shared a #ripking @michaeljackson," photograph of himself posing alongside a mirror. The ac- he wrote alongside the tor looks dapper in a white, blue and black striped T- video. shirt, paired with pants and sunglasses. Tiger recently "Me and my Reflection, waiting for my di- thanked the rectors to say ACTION," he captioned the paparazzi for image. clicking his Filmmaker Farah Khan took to the shirtless pic- comment section and said: Waiting to tures, quipping say ACTIONNNNNNN". he was running Rajukummar was last seen on "out of insta ma- screen in "Made In China". He cur- terial". rently has a bag full of projects "Papp ninjas got such as "Ludo", "RoohiAfza" and me good... thanks "Chhalaang". for this one guys ran The actor will also be seen shar- out of insta material," ing screen space with actress he wrote along with the Priyanka Chopra Jonas in an adap- picture, in which he is tation of the Man Booker Prize win- standing on his balcony. ning novel "The White Tiger". IANS IANS July 3, 2020 India Post 31 www.indiapost.com

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Some studio apartments societies have started setting have partial walls, in order to create a demarcation. up own isolation centers for pa- tients to combat the pandemic. 32 India Post www.indiapost.com July 3, 2020 For detailed story visit: www.indiapost.com The Federation of CGHS, Dwarka, has converted apart- ments' office halls into six-bed and four-bed isolation centers. Over 4.6L homes likely to miss The four-bed isolation cen- ter at Neelachal Apartments in Sector 4 of Dwarka was inau- delivery deadline in 2020 gurated by Southwest District Magistrate Rahul Singh. "The residents of the society NEW DELHI: Indian real es- According to the report, the lined up for completion in dressed immediately, project came forward with the idea of tate, which already is reeling National Capital Region (NCR) 2020, Kolkata had 33,850 units deliveries will stutter going establishing isolation centers under the delays in completion and the Mumbai Metropolitan and Hyderabad had nearly forward," it said. for Covid-19 patients with mild of flats and stalled projects, Region (MMR) have over one- 30,500 units to be completed Anuj Puri, Chairman, of or moderate symptoms," said may witness another delay due lakh units each lined up for de- during the year. Chennai had Anarock Property Consultants Chandra Shekhar, SDM, Dwarka. to the pandemic and the re- least pending delivery at said that homebuyers will have "To meet any medical emer- sultant lockdown. around 24,650 units. to adjust to new realities. gency, we will provide doctors Around 4.66 lakh units With most state RERAs giv- Maximum completions were and take necessary actions. If across seven major cities, ing developers a six-month ex- to happen in the NCR during which were scheduled to be tension on deadlines, 2020 and 2021 and this region delivered by the end of 2020 homebuyers' wait gets longer. is set to witness more project may now miss the deadline, The year 2021 was to see delays, over and above the according to a report Anarock completion of nearly 4.12 lakh backlog of over two lakh units Property Consultants. already delayed in the region "If not for COVID-19, the top from before, Puri added. seven cities were to see the According to him, the gov- delivery of nearly 4.66 lakh ernment must intervene to ad- the health of a person in an iso- units by 2020-end. Launched dress multiple challenges, in- lation center worsens and he/ after 2013, many of the cluding labor shortage in top she needs to be admitted to a projects were on the final leg cities. He was of the view that hospital, then arrangements of completion. With almost even if developers have the fi- will be made," he said. zero construction activity in nancial strength, it will still The idea to set up isolation the last few months due to the take a while for most of them centers came seeing the bed's lockdown, the completion to resume construction be- shortage in hospitals and hefty deadlines for almost all these livery in 2020. units across top seven cities, as cause lakhs of laborers have fees at private hospitals, said projects have got extended," it Before the pandemic struck per the Anarock data. left cities and migrated back to Akash Khatri, President of said. India, Pune had 68,800 units "Unless labor shortage is ad- their villages. IANS Neelachal Apartments Society. The four-bed isolation cen- ter was equipped with medical supplies, such as oxygen cylin- Timelines for housing projects extended to ensure delivery ders, separate toilet, oximetre, NEW DELHI: The govern- rector B N Kumar. turn before festivals in October and make projects fail or get thermal scanner, masks, gloves ment has extended the Large-scale reverse migra- -November get over. In such stressed," the PMO said. and personal protective equip- timelines for completion of tion of labor and huge disrup- circumstances, real estate In order to safeguard the ment kits, Khatri told IANS. housing projects by six tion in supply chain of material, projects will take quite some interest of all stake-holders, The society had requested the months to protect the inter- have adversely impacted the time to resume work fully. especially home buyers and administration to provide doc- est of homebuyers and en- construction work, said the let- Surely this will delay comple- to ensure delivery of houses, tors and nurses to monitor the sure they get delivery of their ter, which was circulated to tion of projects leading to lot the Ministry of Housing and health of patients, he said. "Some flats with some delay, as the media by the NGO. of litigations for non-compli- Urban Affairs advised States local doctors have also volun- construction work has been "Labor is least likely to re- ance of commitments on time and RERA to invoke the force teered to help us," Khatri said. impacted due to COVID-19 majeure clause under the law, Delhi has overtaken Tamil outbreak, according to the ‘Due to COVID-19, the work of ongoing real the letter said. Nadu to become the second PMO. So far, 23 states' RERA have worst-hit state with 62,655 "Due to COVID-19, the work estate projects has halted,’ the PMO said in extended registration of cases. According to the Union of ongoing real estate response to a petition by Samachar projects by six months and Health Ministry update, 2,233 projects has halted," the PMO one (state) by nine months in deaths due to the infection said in response to a petition Foundation Director B N Kumar view of the situation created have been recorded in the na- by Samachar Foundation Di- by COVID19, it added.PTI tional capital. IANS July 3, 2020 Real Estate Post India Post 33 www.indiapost.com

e look at the three types more people jointly hold a property of property ownership without holding equal rights, the joint and how each impacts Types of property ownership would be known as tenancy Wthe rights and duties of in common. the owners/joint owners Coparcenary: As the Hindu law does Depending on the number of people not provide for different types of joint who own a particular immovable asset, ownership in India ownership, the Hindu Succession Act, there are three types of property own- 1956, establishes the coparcenary form ership. We examine how each category SUNITA MISHRA of ownership among members of Hindu of ownership impacts the rights and Undivided Families (HUFs). In a copar- duties of the owners/joint owners. cenary property, every coparcener ac- quires an interest by birth. This con- Individual ownership/ sole ownership cept, which is somewhat similar to joint of property tenancy, allows an unborn child to have When a property is bought and reg- an equal share in an HUF property. istered in the name of one individual, s/ If a property is jointly held, each he alone holds the ownership title of owner will have a say in the manner in the property. This form of ownership is which the property is disposed or dis- known as sole ownership or individual tributed in future. Consequently, its ownership. It is pertinent to note that sale and distribution would become a even if other parties have helped the complicated process, if difference of owner to arrange funds for the pur- opinions arise among the joint owners. chase, they do not have any right in the property, if the sale deed is registered Property ownership by nomination only in the name of the principal buyer. Nomination is a process under The same is explained below with an which a property owner can give example. someone the right over his immovable Suppose a buyer has taken help from property and other assets, in the event his wife, while arranging for the down of his death. Property nomination has payment for a home purchase. Suppose also become a common practice that he also makes his wife a co-appli- among owners, because by way of this, cant in the home loan application. How- Individual ownership is beneficial for the titleholder in the landlord can ensure that the prop- ever, the property is ultimately regis- erty does not remain unclaimed or be- tered in the name of the husband. In many ways. They hold the sole right, to decide if they want to come subject to litigation after his de- such a scenario, the husband would sell the property. No permission from any other party would be mise. hold the property individually. While it This form of property ownership is is correct that the wife will have a legal required for the same. The division of such a property is also often seen in cooperative housing so- right over the property, because of the cieties, which make it mandatory for prevalent inheritance laws in the coun- easier, because of the limited number of owners members to nominate a person at the try, it will not have any impact on the time of getting membership. In the fact that the property is owned solely event of the death of the owner, the by the husband. property title is then transferred by Individual ownership is beneficial for the cooperative housing society to the the titleholder in many ways. They hold nominee. the sole right, to decide if they want to However, a nominee does not be- sell the property. No permission from come the legal owner of the said prop- any other party would be required for erty, because it has been transferred the same. The division of such a prop- in his name and he has the possession. erty is also easier, because of the lim- According to a Supreme Court verdict ited number of owners. When the of 1983, a nominee is a 'trustee of the owner dies, his property would be property' and is liable to hand it over transferred under the provisions made to the late owner's legal heirs. in his will. If there is no will, specific in- According to a Bombay High Court heritance laws would apply and the ruling in 2009, this nominee would property would accordingly be trans- only represent the legal heirs of the ferred among the legal heirs of the late late owner in the form of a trustee and owner. have no ownership rights over the property. Joint ownership/ co-ownership of of the immovable asset. It is pertinent of the property works on the concept This means a nominee would have property to note that there is no difference be- of unity and provides each joint owner no say in the sale and distribution of When a property is registered in the tween joint ownership and co-owner- equal share in the property, the own- the property. Buyers of property must, name of more than one individual, the ship of property under any law and the ership is known as joint tenancy. hence, ensure that the seller is not a immovable asset is deemed to be un- two terms can be treated as synony- Tenancy in entirety: This form of joint nominee but an actual owner, before der joint ownership. Those holding the mous. There are several ways to own a ownership is nothing but joint tenancy entering into transactions in order to title to the property in such ownership property jointly. These include: between married people. avoid any legal complications in future. are known as joint owners or co-owners Joint tenancy: When the title deed Tenancy in common: When two or housing.com 34 India Post July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com Philosophy Perspective

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA same law prevails throughout the uni- verse, then, as it has been said in the Elephant Vs. Dragon here was a time when there was Vedas, "Knowing one lump of clay we T"neither aught nor naught", when know the nature of all the clay that is ADITYA SATSANGI this world did not exist; our mother in the universe." ndia has often been compared to the faults of recognizing Chinese oc- earth with the seas and oceans, the Take up a little plant and study its Elephants while China is often com cupation of Tibet and their claims over rivers, and mountains, cities and vil- life, and we know the universe as it is. Ipared to Dragons. When we com- Taiwan and South China Sea. The dip- lages, human races, animals, plants, If we know one grain of sand, we un- pare the two animals, Elephants are lomatic arrogance of CCP and their birds, and planets and luminaries, all derstand the secret of the whole uni- real or Sattology, it's strength is mea- false sense of invincibility led them to this infinite variety of creation, had verse. Applying this course of reason- surable and comparable in our human occupy Indian military outposts. no existence. ing to phenomena, we find, in the first experience. Dragon on the other hand Where does this arrogance come Are we sure of that? We will try to place, that everything is almost simi- is an imaginary icon from ancient Chi- from? CCP has been making propa- trace how this conclusion is arrived lar at the beginning and the end. nese mythology. First of all the igno- ganda videos of Chinese military at. What does man see around him? The mountain comes from the minious defeat of Indian armed forces prowess to their people in order to Take a little plant. He puts a seed in sand, and goes back to the sand; plant in 1962 was already avenged in 1967. create fake patriotism and also to the ground, and later, he finds a plant life comes from the seed, and goes Nehru's lack of strategy was respon- prove to Chinese that they are the le- peep out, lift itself slowly above the back to the seed; human life comes sible for India's defeat in 1962. And gitimate rulers of Chinese people. The ground, and grow and grow, till it out of human germs, and goes back later in 1987 and 2017 also Indian glorification of Chinese missiles and becomes a gigantic tree. Then it dies, to human germs. Armed Forces proved their superior- plagiarized planes has already la- leaving only the seed. It completes a The universe with its stars and ity in their war fighting abilities beled them as the top copycat nation circle - it comes out of the seed, be- planets has come out of a nebulous against Chinese. In the recent 2020 of the world. Needless to say, their ex- comes a tree, and ends in the seed state and must go back to it. What do Galwan valley incident also 20 Indian ternally similar looking drones and again. we learn from this? That the mani- Look at a bird, how from the egg fested or the grosser state is the ef- Destruction is going back to the cause ‘Knowing one lump of clay we know the nature of all the clay

Swami Vivekananda that is in the universe’

it springs, lives its life, and then dies, fect, and the finer state the cause. leaving other eggs, seeds of future Thousands of years ago, it was dem- birds. So with the animals, so with onstrated by Kapila, the great father soldiers gave a bloody lesson to al- planes have proved to be flying skel- man. Everything in nature begins, as of all philosophy, that destruction most 108 Chinese. With that being etons of comparable western or Rus- it were, from certain seeds, certain means going back to the cause. said, India must be proud of their mili- sian models. Their JF17 is a slightly up- rudiments, certain fine forms, and If a man dies, he will go back to the tary training and their fearless culture graded Mig21 almost akin to Indian becomes grosser and grosser, and elements which gave him his body; if of fighting. In any war, it is a soldier Mig21 Bison. Their JF16 and 11 are the develops, going on that way for a this earth dies, it will go back to the behind the weapon that counts. In plagiarized versions of SU27 and SU30 certain time, and then again goes elements which gave it form. This is that regard, Indians definitely have an of Sukhoi imports from Russians. Are back to that fine form, and subsides. what is called destruction, going back upper hand. Russians happy? They haven't even The raindrop in which the beauti- to the cause. China's insensitive response to glo- hidden the external appearance of ful sunbeam is playing was drawn in Excerpted from a speech delivered bal pandemic has been globally re- their copies. GJ2 Armed Drone looks the form of vapor from the ocean, in New York, 19th January 1896. The corded by most countries of the like an exact copy of American Preda- went far away into the air, and 118th death anniversary of Swami world. Their global PR machinery has tor drone. Their Type15 Tank is com- reached a region where it changed Vivekananda will be observed on July managed to help them sail through parable to T72 and T90. into water, and dropped down in its 4. the international condemnation with Indian Military's multinational tech- present form - to be converted in a shameless face. Their hold on the nical upgrades of SU30 MKI, Mirage vapor again. So with everything in 50 SPIRITUAL APPETIZERS WHO and UN has been severely weak- 2000-5, Mig29 UPG, Tejas, Mig21 Bi- nature by which we are surrounded. Vinod Dhawan ened and their credibility will further son, Rafale IN, Jaguars Sepecat, C17, If it be true that nature is uniform erode once all countries recover from IL76, Apaches, LCH gives them a de- throughout, if it be true, and so far “It’s a lovely book. It feels en- this pandemic. To put it mildly, next finitive edge over Chinese air force in no human experience has contra- ergetically clear and light. It’s couple of years will see a lot of global all theatres of aerial warfare. All In- dicted it, that the same method un- easy to read, dip in and out and diplomatic condemnation coming to dian Air force machines have been most importantly it offers infor- der which a small grain of sand is cre- Chinese Communist Party. The world well maintained and are always war mation without fluff! Blessings ated, works in creating the gigantic on this project.” is recognizing that CCP is an occupy- ready. suns and stars and all this universe, if Jac O’Keeffe ing force on Chinese. Just recently the For detailed story visit it be true that the whole of this uni- Spirituality teacher based in US lawmakers have begun to realize www.indiapost.com verse is built on exactly the same USA. plan as the atom, if it be true that the Available on AMAZON, FLIPKART Disclaimer: Views expressed are personal to the author July 3, 2020 Horoscope India Post 35 www.indiapost.com Your Weekly Future by VANEET SHARMA JULY 3RD to JULY 9TH 2020

MAR 21 to APRIL 20 JUN 21 to JULY 22 SEP 23 to OCT 22 DEC 22 to JAN 19

ou shall earn name he beginning of he beginning of ou will make plans Y and fame in T the week ap- T the week indi- Y to manage your ex- your social life. You pears to be excellent cates that there would penses and competi- would become more for your marital bliss be worries related to tive examinations. You influential and it is for but you might have to the health of mother would be a good strat- sure that in the beginning of the week it spend money on the health of your and your mental peace might remain dis- egist in terms of shaping your marketing self the news of your promotion and suc- spouse. The friendly advice of spouse turbed because of some domestic is- plans during tough competition in the mar- cess should pour in. Your family mem- would prove beneficial for controlling sues. The mid part of the week indicates ket. In the mid of the week you might pump bers including your father would be sup- the uncontrolled expenses. The mid part few stomach disorders however educa- the whole income on your family. You would porting you. The mid of the week is fa- of the week is very frustrating for you tion, emotional relations would remain be satisfied with the desired prosperity of vorable for increase in income and ful- because there are chances of getting perfect. The concluding days of the week family. Increase in savings is confirmed. The fillment of desires. There would be sat- disappointment and failures in accom- are favorable for chalking out plans for atmosphere of mutual harmony in the fam- isfactory increase in income. plishing important tasks. resolving issues related to enemies. ily would make you feel happy.

APRIL 21 to MAY 20 JULY 23 to AUG 22 OCT 23 to NOV 22 JAN 20 to FEB 19

he beginning of he beginning of the he beginning of on't lose patience T the week T week would prove to T the week ap- D so that you marks development in be highly beneficial for pears to be auspicious don't get affected destiny, attainment of settling the issues re- for social activities but from adverse situa- a platform for up grad- lated to enemies, litiga- the required enthusi- tions. The mid of the ing higher education, support of father tion and debts. Your subordinates would asm and confidence would be missing. Your week is absolutely favorable for the en- and pilgrimage etc. You are likely to go follow your commands and bring the relations with all would be average. The mid hancement of your reputation, restora- on a journey with all family members. desired performance which would days of the week are favorable for getting tion of health, increase in immunity and You can expect rise in your power, posi- eventually generate more gains thereby the support and affection of mother but you development of personality. You shall tion and status at work place. You are fulfilling your desires. The mid days of the would be worried and tensed because of emerge as an influential man and people advised to stay in good books of your week are good in terms of maintaining the bad health of mother. The concluding would give you lot of appreciation and seniors as the mid of the week is highly good compatibility with spouse. This is part of the week is giving an indication of respect. Your capabilities won't be ques- favorable for laying the foundation of also a good time for signing a new busi- possibilities of some unnecessary worries tionable and your management skills in your future. ness contract. related to children, health. running organization will be at its peak.

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n the beginning of he beginning of he inflow of money uring these days I the week you T the week indi- T shall increase your D there are might remain tense cates your great com- saving potential. In the strong probabilities of because of some patibility with your mid of the weekyou getting opportuni- health related spouse and you will shall participate in so- ties for the creation troubles to parents or else some bitter- be very happy as she would take proper cial activities very actively and up to of a strong source of income. The ness in your relationship. There would be care of your children. These days are some extent the reason of success in mid of the week indicates down fall an increase in your reputation as all de- likely to prove especially favorable for such activities would be the influential in health, happiness, state of mind cent people shall be extending their earning gains from speculative activi- role of your spouse. You and your spouse and finance because of failure in ac- continuous support and affection to you. ties. The mid days of the week are giv- both would create methods of generat- complishing important tasks along You will be enjoying the better favor of ing indications of your energy's exces- ing money from such activities. The as- with sudden stress and increase in your destiny. In the last part of the week sive exhaustion in handling issues re- sociation with siblings, influential friends expenses. The concluding part of the there are strong indications of doing lated to debts, disease and legal dis- and relatives would help you earn money week indicates extra pressure and better professionally. putes. with a bigger pace. stress on mind.

Kindly read the predictions from your ascendant sign. If you do not know your ascendant sign then read the VANEET same from Moon sign. If Moon sign is also not known then read it from the Zodiac sign. The ascendant sign which is SHARMA calculated from the birth details viz. date, month, year, time & place of birth gives 85 % accurate predictions. The 510-648-4899 accuracy of predictions from Moon sign get limited to only 50 %. The predictions from Zodiac sign are only 25 % “Felicitated and accurate. In nutshell the predictions from ascendant sign are most accurate. In getting personality analysis the traits honored by then President of India Shri given by ascendant sign are 100 % accurate and that is the essence of Vedic Astrology. Pranab Mukherjee" 36 India Post Edit Page July 3, 2020 www.indiapost.com BLM and Shaheen Bagh are conning tools, massive global conspiracy PURNIMA NATH throwing the current Trump drug and resisting at the time government and establishing of his arrest. Yet, America has communist regime. Exact rea- turned a martyr out of a crimi- son why Shaheen Bagh was cul- nal. Was the police officer used tivated against Modi govern- excessive force? Sure, he did. FOCUS ON ECONOMY ment. he pandemic has left the entire world in a state never Tseen before. The economies of most nations, including US, GEORGE FLOYD have witnessed their worst in the last 50 years. The shoddy INCIDENT healthcare systems, plagued with unplanned emergency re- Briefly, a video of sponse mechanisms, left more than half a million dead glo- white skinned-colored bally and this will only increase over the coming months. Purnima Nath police officer pressing The need of the hour is not only dealing with the pandemic his knee on black but to save ourselves from the economic fallout, which may ecent crocodile tears of skinned colored George land us all in even deeper distress due to unemployment and Bollywood actors and Floyd evoked an out- loss of economic activity. Even though Trump has goofed up jumping on the band- rage that turned into ri- terribly in the initial response to lockdowns, social distancing R and providing crucial medical protective gear, to frontline wagon of Black Lives Matter oting looting, destroy- medical warriors, and blamed for the total chaos, he should (BLM) thousands of miles away, ing of public properties, be lauded for the revival of economic activity. However, his while being completely-tone- vandalizing churches, recent decision on suspending H1-B and other work Visas, for deaf on Hindu monks lynching ruining statues of free- much needed professionals, goes against the core strength right in their own backyard dom fighters, even past and advantage America has over other nations. broke my patience. Even leaders such as This might look good for him in short term, keeping in view worse, many of them ironically Abraham Lincoln who upcoming US elections but it will be a big loss to the US, as promoted skin fairness prod- freed slaves. Many such professionals could be wooed away by countries like ucts. Ultimate hypocrisy of questions are arising Canada, UK and Australia. We should never forget that America Priyanka Chopra advertising since then, if it was re- is a country of immigrants and its leadership lies with its con- for Fair & Lovely...the 14-day ally about black lives, tinuous intake of highly skilled people from all across the globe. guaranty. Quite rightly so, they then why did they try to The major losers with the suspension of H1-B visas may be In- have been called out for their destroy the statue of the per- However, some information is dian techies who have come to enhance their education in US hypocrisy and racism. son who freed the slaves? Why still not known. We have seen universities and found favorable employment with their desir- Bollywood is the worst plat- tearing down Hans Christian reports on police officer Derek able professional skills. This year alone, more than 200,000 In- Heg, an anti- Chauvin and George Floyd dian students will be seeking admission to US universities. slavery politi- worked at the same nightclub Unfortunately for India, besides dealing with the spread of cian? If the ri- for at least 17 years. Details of infection in major cities and loss of economic activities, it has ots were money laundering surfaced at now to deal with increasingly hostile neighbor China at its bor- against rac- the nightclub, and the records der. It seems China has not learnt its lessons from the past and is ism, then why were kept in police station. The once again trying to sneak into Indian Territory, taking advan- not standing nightclub and the police sta- tage while India and the world at large, are preoccupied with up for all the tion both burnt down. COINCI- handling the virus and lockdowns. Assessing the situation at black-skinned DENCE? ground level, leading experts on world affairs have confirmed people killed the Galwan Valley push was premeditated and connected to during the ri- BLM, ACTUAL CAUSE, AND China's larger geo political interest with its BELT program. ots (regard- NARRATIVE Modi and Amit Shah both, in their recent statements, made less of the To prove my point, let's look it clear that this time around India's position is very different perpetrators' at some of the crimes reported from earlier skirmishes and China should think twice before skin color?). in Chicago [one of the most planning another adventure at the LAC. It is also clear, know- There is no happening city like San Fran- ing China's past history, they are not going to back out soon form for racism in India. India conversation on the real crimes cisco (CA), New York (NY)], just and this situation seems to be a long haul for India with China's advantage of its economy and army. The best solution does not have any white su- happening - for instance, black in the last few weeks. 106 for India is to further strengthen ties with the pacific nations premacy problem, as the on black crimes specifically. We were shot, 14 killed fatally, in- and US to counter China. Britishers were kicked out in truly need to know, who cluding 12 children, a 3-year- Enforcing embargos on trade and investments from China 1947. Then, what is the connec- George Floyd was? Someone old boy, this fathers-day-week- might look good emotionally and politically correct in the short tion with BLM? I will draw a di- who was in-and-out of jail for end violence. 85 shot, 24 fatally term, this will negatively impact employment and supply of rect connection with Shaheen violent criminal activities, who in Chicago earlier this month crucial raw materials. India should fully concentrate on its was trying to fool a shop- on a weekend shooting June Bagh of India. Let's look. economy and try to boost employment and promote industry Anyone who observed the keeper with a counterfeit bill, 1st report shows and 35 with much needed financial help and government support. The recent events have figured out a criminal who served 5 years wounded, 5 fatally according recent initiatives of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for re-employ- what the intent is. Very bluntly, in jail for terrorizing a black to June 8th report. ment of migrant labor need to be lauded and hopefully other BLM is an excuse and a conning pregnant woman with a pistol For detailed stories visit states will follow soon. The government should look deeper www.indiapost.com tool for the sole intent of over- in her belly. He was high on into incentivization of industry with tax sops and getting rid of Disclaimer: Views expressed are personal to the author draconian regulations that hamper India's growth. July 3, 2020 Classifieds India Post 37 www.indiapost.com

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