www.theindianpanorama.com VOL 4 ISSUE 45 ● TEXAS ● NOV 18 - NOV 24, 2016 ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 ● PRICE 40 CENTS YEARS DEMONETIZATION STALLS Parliament: Ruckus in Lok Sabha, Speaker adjourns House Guesses galore about Donald Chaotic scenes witnessed in both Houses of Parliament over Trump's Cabinet-in-waiting but scrapping of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes only Trump knows who will be in NEW DELHI (TIP): Both Houses Rudy Giuliani, Jeff of parliament were adjourned on Sessions, Nikki Thursday, November 17, as opposition lawmakers continued Haley, Lt. Gen. their attack on the government over Michael Flynn are the impact of its ban on 500 and 1000 favorites; Gingrich, rupee notes. Today was the second Ben Carson not day of the winter session. Union finance minister Arun Jaitley later inclined rejected all demands of the NEW YORK (TIP): As As President-Elect Donald opposition. President-Elect Donald Trump Trump attempts to cobble In the Rajya Sabha or Upper vets his prospects, a mix of together an efficient House, where a debate on loyalists and others has cabinet, the media is rife demonetization has been on since with speculations emerged. contd on Page 20 Wednesday, the opposition shouted slogans demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi come to the Ban on Immigrants to end house, listen to debate and respond to their questions. It's a stalemate, with Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and other MPs in the Incredible US Experience: Joe the government refusing to give in to Lok Sabha during the winter session of Parliament on Thursday, November 17. Photo courtesy of PTI Biden contd on Page 20 WASHINGTON (TIP): Describing the contribution PBD 2017 will effectively address the issues of the Indian-American community as breathtaking, outgoing Vice President Joe of Indian Diaspora: MEA Secretary Mulay Biden has warned that any effort to stop the flow of Joe Biden identified NEW YORK (TIP): In an immigrants to the US would globalization as among one exclusive interview to The Indian end the incredible American of the key reasons for the Panorama, November 14, Mr. experience. Democratic party defeat. Dnyaneshwar M Mulay,Secretary "The amazing (CPV & OIA), Indian External contribution of the Indian-American community is Affairs Ministry said, "PBD 2017 breathtaking because many of you and your friends came will be unique and here not out of some sense of ...the Diaspora that ended unprecedented in terms of up in Delaware were the most educated people when they content and expected outcome". arrived in America. As a matter of fact, they made it hard (VisitMr. Dnyaneshwar M Mulay said India was fast transforming and extended invitation to NRIs for other people," Biden said at the Diwali reception held www.theindianpanorama.com to come and see for themselves the changes taking place. He also invited them to attend the at his residence. contd on Page 20 for the video). PBD 2017 from January 7 to 9 in Bengaluru. Seen in the picture, from L to R: Mr. Prem Bhandari, Mr. KK Mehta, Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Mr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Mr.HR Shah, Mr. Ashook contd on Page 20 Ramsaran and Prof. Indrajit S Saluja (TIP photograph) "Never Ever Give Up" says Hillary Clinton at a charity gala in Washington D.C. on November 16

WASHINGTON DC (TIP): Hillary Clinton, in her first public speech since last week's crushing presidential loss, admitted making the appearance "wasn't the easiest". Clinton was speaking at the Children's Defense Fund's "Beat The Odds" Gala on November 16 night. "I will admit, coming here tonight wasn't the easiest thing for me," Clinton said. "There have been a few times this past week where all I wanted to do was curl up with a good book and our dogs and never leave the house again." Nevertheless, she attempted to inspire In her first public speech after she lost the Presidential election, Hillary Clinton gave out her audience and emphasized a line of Martin a message of hope and strength even while Luther King Jr. that is oft quoted by President recalling with sadness her defeat Barack Obama throughout her speech: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends sake of our children and our families and our toward justice." country, I ask you to stay engaged, stay engaged Her speech was part reflection, part pledge to on every level," Clinton said. "We need you. remain strong in the face of a Trump America needs you, your energy,your ambition, administration. "We have work to do, and for the your talent. That is how we get through this." www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS INDIAN ABROAD

Indian American attorney receives US Justice Dept.’s Ladakhi engineer Sonam Wangchuk highest honor receives global award in USA WASHINGTON (TIP): Assistant U.S. Attorney Aloke S. Sonam Wangchuk was the inspiration behind Aamir Khan's Chakravarty from the U.S. Attorney's Office of the District "Phunsukh Wangdu" character in the blockbuster movie 3 Idiots of Massachusetts received US Justice Dept.'s highest honor as LOS ANGELES (TIP): Sonam India, face acute water shortages. one of the members of a team Wangchuk, an engineer from Ladakh, Ladakhi engineer Sonam Wangchuk's that worked on Dzhokhar India, who was the inspiration behind ingenious solution is to freeze glacial melt Tsarnaev case. US Attorney Aamir Khan's "Phunsukh Wangdu" water into towering conical mounds General's David Margolis Award character in the blockbuster film 3 Idiots, resembling Tibetan religious stupas. for Exceptional Service, the was one of the recipients of the 2016 Rolex These ice stupas behave like mini- department's highest award for Assistant U.S. Attorney Aloke Awards for Enterprise for his remedy to glaciers, slowly releasing irrigation water S. Chakravarty from the U.S. employee performance, was combat severe seasonal water scarcity in for the growing season. Attorney's Office of the presented on November 10 at the the western Himalayas by building Wangchuk's design builds on the District of Massachusetts 64th Annual Attorney General's received US Justice Dept.'s artificial glaciers - "ice stupas" shaped experimental work of fellow Ladakhi Awards Ceremony. highest honor -David like Buddhist monuments - to store water engineer Chewang Norphel, who created Attorney General Loretta E. Margolis Award for to irrigate and reforest desert land. flat artificial glaciers. Wangchuk realized, Lynch recognized 376 Justice Exceptional Service To mark the 40th anniversary of the however, that a workable structure must Department employees for their program this year, Rolex decided to have a minimal surface area to provide distinguished public service at the Ceremony. Forty-seven other present Awards to five Laureates and five protection from the sun, especially at individuals outside of the department were also honored for Young Laureates. The 10 winners received lower altitudes. Thanks to this design, ice Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer from their work. This annual ceremony recognizes individuals for their Awards at a ceremony on 15 stupas melt at a slower rate than flat ice. Ladakh, India received in the US 2016 their outstanding service and dedication to carrying out the November 2016 at the Dolby Theatre in The 2015 prototype, the result of a Rolex Award for Enterprise for his missions of the Department of Justice. Los Angeles. Each winner received a crowdfunding campaign that paid for a 2.3 remedy to combat severe seasonal water scarcity in the western Himalayas "The Attorney General's Awards provide us with a rare Rolex chronometer and funding for their km pipeline to direct glacial streams opportunity to honor the efforts of outstanding department project (Laureates receive 100,000 Swiss down to the village desert, lasted until care for the environment go hand in hand. employees and our invaluable partners across the federal francs, and Young Laureates, between 18- early July, supplying 1.5 million liters of In addition to his work with young people government and at the state and local levels," said Attorney 30 years old, 50,000 Swiss francs). They meltwater to 5,000 saplings planted by at SECMOL, the Students' Educational General Lynch. "Their work has made our nation - and our will benefit from a worldwide publicity locals. With his Rolex Award funds he and Cultural Movement of Ladakh, world - stronger, safer and more just, and I am proud of and campaign. intends to create up to 20 ice stupas, each through its Alternative School he has inspired by each and every one of them." Sonam Wangchuk is helping farmers 30 meters high, and initiate a substantial started work on establishing an The Attorney General's David Margolis Award for in Ladakh to overcome water shortages tree-planting program on the desert near alternative university in the same area. Exceptional Service is the department's highest award for by building artificial glaciers. In spring, their school once the new water supply His objective is to engage young people employee performance. This year's award was presented to the farmers who live at 3,500 m in the trans- system is established. from the Himalayas and beyond in eco- team responsible for the investigation and prosecution of Himalayan mountains of Ladakh, in Wangchuk believes that education and solutions for mountain areas. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. On April 15, 2013, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev detonated two powerful improvised explosive devices near the Indian American Teenager in Indian American Sandeep Boston Marathon finish line, killing three, maiming 17 and injuring hundreds more in the largest mass-casualty terrorist Arizona Indicted on Cyberattack attack on U.S. soil since Sept. 11, 2001. Following a manhunt Kothary opens a new fusion during which the brothers killed a Massachusetts Institute of Charges Technology police officer, Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed in a Indian restaurant in Atlanta shoot-out with police and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was arrested. PHOENIX, AZ (TIP): Indian Members of the FBI's Boston Field Office oversaw a American Meetkumar Hiteshbhai worldwide investigation that involved more than 6,000 items of Desai, 18, is facing four felony physical and digital evidence, over 100,000 photographs and counts of computer tampering, videos and more than 1,000 witness interviews. Tsarnaev was according to the Arizona Attorney charged in a 30-count indictment with numerous crimes of General's Office. terrorism and other violent offenses. Over the course of a 10- Desai was arrested Oct. 27 after week trial, the prosecution team introduced over 1,000 exhibits multiple agencies, including and called more than 100 witnesses to the stand, including 14 Surprise and Peoria police and the victims who lost limbs in the bombings; family members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's office, murdered; other survivors and eye witnesses; fingerprint, DNA, reported an influx of emergency bomb, ballistics and terrorism experts; and law enforcement call hang-ups between Oct. 24 and officers. The prosecutors also cross-examined nearly 50 defense Oct. 26. witnesses during the penalty-phase defense case. A jury found An Indian American According to a sheriff's office Tsarnaev guilty on all 30 counts in the indictment. He was teenager Meetkumar statement, more than 100 hang-up sentenced to death on six counts and to life in prison on 11 other Hiteshbhai Desai has 911 calls were recorded within a counts, and was ordered to pay $101 million in restitution to the been indicted for few minutes late Oct. 25. victims. allegedly creating a Investigators traced the calls and A sneak peek inside Amara cyberattack that all but discovered they originated from a took down 911 systems in link posted to Twitter, according to Bidisha Roy Indian-origin Sikh boy shot dead the greater Phoenix, the statement. NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Sandeep Kothary, owner of Ariz., area last month. in Sacramento, CA The link was to a site named Manhattan Midtown Indian restaurant Tabla, announced "Meet Desai" and its domain was hosted out of San Francisco. opening of a new Indian American fusion food restaurant in Parminder S Aujla When the link was clicked, it continually called 911 and would Inman Park, Atlanta on Nov. 8. Named Amara, which means SACRAMENTO (TIP): Police in Sacramento, California, not let the caller hang up, the sheriff's statement said. "eternal" in Hindi, the new food joint has 3,700-square-foot are investigating the death of Gurnoor Singh Nahal, a 17-year- The volume of calls had the potential to shut down 911 space, with design and decor similar to Tabla. It will seat old Sikh-American high school student found dead in the garage service across Maricopa County, the sheriff's office said. roughly 150 people, and the kitchen will turn out "Indian- of his family's home following reports of a shooting, according The teen told authorities his intent was to make a non- inspired American fare." to media reports. harmful, yet annoying bug that was meant to be funny, Amara is located at 870 Inman Village Parkway. It has an Gurnoor Singh Nahal, a 17-year-old Indian-origin Sikh high- officials said. open kitchen, a glass-backed bar and a patio. "The dishes are school student was shot dead when he was returning home from After being approached by an online friend with a bug, reflective of new, modern American sensibilities folded in work at his father's retail store at 10.30 pm on November 8.The Desai altered the bug to include pop-ups, prompts to open with the bold flavors of India," the restaurant's website says. family does not suspect anything was taken and cannot email apps and activate an iOS device automatic telephone Award-winning Chef Bhavesh Patel is known for creating understand why Gurnoor was shot. dialing. memorable dining experiences. His unique creative flair and "We cannot imagine it. We are lost," his uncle Tejinderjit The teenager wrote all the coding in the bug. passion for food is seen in Amara's presentation and tastes. Singh was quoted as saying by the CBS Local News. Nahal's Desai, who admitted to an interest in programs, bugs and Focusing on flavor, Patel starts with the freshest seasonal grandmother found him lying in the garage. She said he cried viruses that he could manipulate and change, told detectives ingredients combining them with aromatic spices to create an for help, but it was too late. "She heard it and it was very loud that Apple Inc. would pay and credit him for discovering such approachable, yet exceptional meal. and I think when she heard that, she came out and then she saw bugs and viruses. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 - him," Singh said. Gurnoor was supposed to graduate this The Indian Panorama had earlier reported the arrest of the 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from spring. teen. 5 - 9 p.m. It is closed on Monday. THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com ADVERTISEMENT YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 3 www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS US Japan's PM Abe has "very candid discussion" with Trump; says confident can build trust NEW YORK (TIP): Japanese Prime Particularly jaw-dropping were the Minister Shinzo Abe said he had a "very suggestions that Japan, which until last year candid discussion" Thursday, November 17, had a pacifist constitution, should obtain with US President-elect Donald Trump. nuclear weapons to protect itself from North The pair met in New York in an "unofficial" Korea. capacity,Abe told reporters, as Trump has not Abe's meeting with the President-elect yet assumed the presidency, according to a "sends a reassuring signal that despite CNN report. Trump's rhetoric, things remain more or less The CNN report said, "Abe stressed that he on track," Kingston said. emerged feeling that the US and Japan will be Brad Williams, a professor of international able to maintain a 'relationship of trust' with relations at the City University of Hong Kong, Trump as president". told CNN that the early meeting was brought The sit-down with Abe was Trump's first on in part from Japanese concern for the in-person meeting with a foreign head of future of the US-Japanese alliance and owing state since he clinched the presidency last to practical concerns. week. "Abe is on the way to the APEC summits, so It comes after Trump's repeated he would have flown through the US anyway," suggestions during the campaign that Japan he said. should shoulder a bigger financial burden Koichi Nakano, a political scientist at regarding US military forces stationed in the Sophia University was more skeptical of the region. Trump-Abe meeting. Nakano told CNN that "I am very honored to see the President the Japanese administration had rushed to elect ahead of other world leaders," Abe told see Trump even before he assumed office reporters before his departure. while he was busy forming a new "The Japan-US alliance is the axis of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with President-elect Donald Trump in New York, administration. Japan's diplomacy and security. The alliance November 17 and said he has had "very candid discussion" with him "What is there to gain, I have no idea?" said becomes alive only when there is trust Nakano. "(Abe) is not talking to a president between us." rest of the world that the US and Japan still that he emerged "convinced that Mr. Trump is yet." While vague, this statement would be stand side by side." a leader in whom I can have confidence." How future relations between Abe and reassuring to the Japanese public, Jeffery A top aide to Abe, Katsuyuki Kawai, said "I conveyed my various views on different Trump will play out remain to be seen. Kingston, director of Asian studies at Japan's that he'd been told by members of Trump's issues, but since he hasn't assumed the office, Kingston, however, suggested that the Trump- Temple University, told CNN. transition team that Trump's previous I would like to refrain from touching on Abe relationship could be off to a good start "Abe has invested a lot of critical capital in remarks should not be taken literally. details," Abe said. given the kind of leaders Abe looks favorably strengthening alliance with the US, and Abe declined to say if the two men hashed During the campaign, Trump alarmed on."If you look at who Abe admires around would have been worried to see his entire out the defense issue or discussed their Japan and South Korea, two of America's the world, he likes strong leaders like Putin, agenda go up in the air," he said. disagreement over the Trans-Pacific strongest allies, by suggesting they were free- Modi and Erdogan, who have despotic "By meeting Trump, Abe wants to show the Partnership (TPP) trade deal, but stressed riding on US security commitments. tendencies," he said. (Source: CNN) Donald Trump Transition Donald Trump's top aide Steve Team announces Five-Year Lobbying Ban for those who Bannon suggests there are too many want to join Administration WASHINGTON (TIP): Two top Republicans working with Asian bosses in Silicon Valley President-elect Donald Trump's transition team told reporters in a phone call Wednesday, November 16 evening WASHINGTON (TIP): A comment by that they're taking steps toward one of Trump's campaign Donald Trump's top aide that seemed promises - to "drain the swamp" in Washington. resentful of the number of Asian bosses Trump communications director Jason Miller and in Silicon Valley has created a new Republican National Committee spokesman Sean Spicer controversy in the US. And the Indian tech announced anyone being vetted for a high post in the space has some advice to offer. "As they administration must provide a termination of lobbying form say in America, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix if they are a registered lobbyist. it,'" Saurabh Srivastava, co-founder of the In addition, when officials leave the government, they will India Angels Network, a large investor in be banned from being a lobbyist for five years as part of the start-ups. "A third Silicon Valley start-ups agreement to serve in Trump's administration. "Not only are cofounded by someone of Indian will people will not be able to registered state or federal origin... it is not surprising that many of lobbyists, but when they leave government, they will be the leading American Companies that banned from being a registered lobbyist for five years," operate and compete globally have CEOs Spicer said. who are immigrants but the best in class "Why that is crucial is that it goes back to Mr. Trump's goal in the world." Steve Bannon, the newly appointed Chief Strategist by President-Elect Donald Trump of making sure that people aren't using the government to Steve Bannon, who has been appointed seemed critical months ago of the prominence of Asians in Silicon Valley. His enrich themselves and using their service in government to Chief Strategist by US President-Elect comments then in an interview have come in for scrutiny after his appointment do that," he added. President Barack Obama imposed a two- Donald Trump, seemed critical months Silicon Valley are from South Asia or from Despite this, some Indians have risen to year lobbying ban for officials who left his administration, a ago of the prominence of Asians in Asia, I think...", and then went on to say,"a positions of great importance in the Valley. policy instituted by executive order on his first day in office. Silicon Valley. The interview with Mr. country is more than an economy. We're a According to some estimates, Indians make Any ban on lobbying, however, depends on how it is Bannon has resurfaced in the US media civic society." up 15 percent of all Silicon Valley CEOs, written and enforced. A common practice in Washington is this week. "He seemed to hint at the idea of a white and two of these are leading two of the for key power players not to register as a lobbyist, but Mr. Bannon, 62, interviewed Mr. Trump nationalist identity with the phrase 'civic biggest, most influential, and richest instead work as a consultant or adviser - allowing them to last year on radio. society'," said the US tech site The Verge. companies in the world today - Microsoft, take their experience and contacts to make hundreds of Mr. Trump noted that students A study in May last year showed that and Google. In 2014, Microsoft appointed thousands of dollars on K Street. "That's the problem with attending top universities in the US were white men were 149 percent more likely to Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella as CEO, the system - the system," Trump said. "We're doing a lot of heading home after their education. be CEOs than Asian men, and that the after he'd been at the company for 22 years. things to clean up the system. But everybody that works for "We've gotta be able to keep great people impact of race is 3.7 times more Last year, when Google reorganized as government, they then leave government and they become a in the country. We've gotta create, you significant than gender as a negative Alphabet, Sundar Pichai was named CEO lobbyist, essentially. I mean, the whole place is one big know, job creators," Mr. Trump said in the factor in companies. According to the of the new Google entity.Pichai, who hails lobbyist." interview. He added that "we have to keep survey, one-third employees in Silicon from Tamil Nadu, has been at Google Trump said relying on lobbyists now while planning to our talented people in this country." Valley are Asian; Asians are under one- since 2004, and before becoming the CEO, eliminate them later is no contradiction. "I'm saying that Mr. Bannon responded that "when two- fifth of management; and only 14 percent he was SVP of Google Android, Chrome they know the system right now,but we're going to phase that thirds or three-quarters of the CEOs in are CEOs. and Apps. out. You have to phase it out," Trump said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com INDIA YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 5 INDIA SHOOTS OFF NOTE TO PAKISTAN OVER CEASEFIRE UP polls: Truce in SP as Mulayam VIOLATIONS takes back Ram Gopal NEW DELHI (TIP): Ahead of a possible bilateral engagement next month in Amritsar, the standoff LUCKNOW (TIP): OVER THREE campaign to weaken Netaji and between India and Pakistan continued with India issuing weeks after expelling him from the SP on Samajwadi Party.The chief minister is a demarche on continued ceasefire violations along LoC charges of anti-party activities, SP chief not understanding these conspiracies. He by the neighbouring country. Mulayam Singh Yadav on Nov 17 revoked should understand who is his blood This is the third such note issued this month by the the expulsion of his cousin Ram Gopal relatives and who is his well-wisher,” government, which said Pakistani forces had committed Yadav and also reinstated him to all posts Shivpal had said, adding that Ram Gopal as many as 12 such violations between November 9 and that he used to hold. had always insulted SP leaders and 15. am Gopal (70), who was shown the door workers. The demarche was delivered to a senior diplomat of the last month in the midst of a raging feud in After his expulsion, Ram Gopal, in a Pakistan high commission on Wednesday. The diplomatic the Yadav clan, will continue as leader of statement, had denied the charges. He had and military standoff continues even as India and SP in the Rajya Sabha, Mulayam said in a said that “Mulayam was surrounded by Pakistan are presented with the possibility of a high-level release in Lucknow. He added that Ram demonic powers and would realise the engagement early December on the sidelines of the Gopal will also stay on as the SP national reality when he gets free from such Afghanistan-related Heart of Asia conference. While general secretary,spokesperson and a powers”. He had added that whether he Sartaj Aziz, the adviser to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, had member of the SP central parliamentary remains in the SP or not, he was with confirmed his participation for the event in an interview board. Akhilesh in the ‘dharmayudhha’ and will on Tuesday, India said it is yet to officially hear from State SP chief Shivpal Yadav, who had Ram Gopal Yadav remain with him till he becomes chief Islamabad in this regard. announced Ramgopal’s expulsion on minister for the second time. MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said India has told October 23, said he would abide by all and Rs 1,000 notes and its impact on Ram Gopal had stated that he was not Pakistan that despite calls for restraint, Pakistani forces directives of Netaji (Mulayam). people. Ram Gopal was sacked on October disappointed with his expulsion but was have committed 12 ceasefire violations between Speaking to mediapersons, Ram Gopal, 23, hours after Shivpal and three other pained at the “cheap” allegations leveled November 9 and 15, employing artillery and 120mm heavy who is a cousin of Mulayam and Shivpal, ministers considered close to him were against him. “Meeting leaders of other mortars against Indian posts. said he was happy with the decision and sacked from the state cabinet by Chief parties is not a crime… I had met Prime "These violent acts constitute a clear violation of the called it his “comeback” in the party. Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Shivpal had Minister Narendra Modi too with ceasefire agreement of 2003. The government has also “Mulayam cannot take any decision announced the expulsion a few hours after Mulayam to invite him for a family protested the deliberate targeting by the Pakistan army of against me from the core of his heart… Ram Gopal issued a letter to SP workers function in Saifai,” he had added. 14 villages along the Line of Control (LoC) during the that is why he revoked the decision. I was alleging that a group within the party A few days ago in Lucknow, Mulayam period November 9 to 15, which has resulted in four fatal technically not expelled from the wanted Akhilesh to face defeat in had said that he gives no importance to and 25 non-fatal casualties besides causing extensive parliamentary party.I was member of Assembly elections next year. Within Ram Gopal’s words. In an emotional damage to public and private property and the Samajwadi Party,”he said. hours of Ram Gopal’s letter, Akhilesh had outburst at a press conference in his displacement of civilian population," he said. Source: TOI “It’s my comeback in the party.This is sacked Shivpal along with his close aides native place in Etawah on Monday,Ram Netaji’s (Mulayam’s) ‘kripa’, he was never — Om Prakash Singh, Narad Rai and Gopal had virtually broken down, saying Govt justifies ban on Islamic against me. I will work as per the Syeda Shadab Fatima — from his cabinet. injustice had been meted out to him as he directions of the party.I have always Shivpal had then alleged that Ram Gopal trashed the corruption charges levelled Research Foundation worked as a disciplined worker… I have was “hand-in-gloves with the BJP and has against him. He had demanded that SP always been part of the Samajwadi Party. already met a senior BJP leader thrice should withdraw the expulsion of various NEW DELHI (TIP): The government on Thursday I will always be in the Samajwadi Party. because his son and MP Akshay Yadav, leaders who were shown the door in the notified the ban on Salafist preacher Zakir Naik's NGO+ , Now that I am officially back, I thank daughter-in-law and he himself are past two months in an “unconstitutional Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), under the Unlawful Netaji,” said the Rajya Sabha MP. involved in a scam with former chief manner”. Alleged that Assembly tickets Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), citing Naik's The development comes a day after engineer of NOIDA, Yadav Singh, who were being distributed by ignoring "objectionable and subversive" speeches extolling Ram Gopal’s fiery speech in Rajya Sabha, had been arrested”. “To save himself from Akhilesh, Ram Gopal had then demanded terrorists like Osama bin Laden, justifying suicide where he represented SP in the debate on CBI, he is doing conspiracy on the that Mulayam should declare Akhilesh as bombings and proclaiming that every Muslim should be a the government’s sudden ban on Rs 500 directives of BJP.He is running a the party’s CM face in the 2017 polls. terrorist. "The IRF and its members, particularly, the founder and President of the said association, Dr Zakir Naik+ , have been encouraging and aiding its followers to promote or attempt to promote, on grounds of religion, disharmony or feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill-will Jaya breathing without respiratory support: AIADMK between different religious communities and groups," said the gazette notification issued by the home ministry CHENNAI (TIP): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister September 22, including heart (functioning) are declaring IRF as an "unlawful association" under Section Jayalalithaa's lung infection has been cured and "excellent", he said. "She is having food by 3(1) of the UAPA. Stating that the activities of IRF and she is breathing without respiratory support herself, she is sitting, she is able to talk freely... Naik were "highly inflammatory in nature" and that "if and may be discharged from hospital any day, she is cheerful," Ponnaiyyan said. He said she urgent steps are not taken there is every possibility of her party AIADMK said. thanked the Almighty for her recovery and the many youth being motivated and radicalised to commit "Amma's (Jayalalithaa) health has improved people for their prayers. Jayalalithaa was terrorist acts leading to promoting enmity between excellently. She is (continuing) undergoing admitted to the hospital after she complained different religious groups," the notification said the Centre physiotherapy and she may be discharged any of fever and dehydration. was of the firm opinion that it was necessary to declare day," AIADMK spokesperson C Ponnaiyyan Later, the hospital had said she was being IRF as an unlawful association with immediate effect. said. treated for infection with respiratory support. Her lung infection and respiratory problem On November 13, the 68-year old leader said she Rajya Sabha MP Subhash was totally cured and she "is breathing on her has taken "rebirth" and that she was waiting to own" without respiratory support, he told reporters here. resume her duties after complete recovery. Source: PTI Chandra files criminal Other health parameters of Jayalalithaa, who has been undergoing treatment at the Apollo Hospital since defamation case against Kejri NEW DELHI (TIP): Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra approached a city court on Thursday seeking CBI gets 34 requests to probe Indians who are wanted abroad prosecution of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly defaming him by levelling false allegations in NEW DELHI (TIP): Armed with new there because of extradition conditions the wake of demonitisation of higher currency notes. powers, the Central Bureau of with these countries,” an official said, In his plea, Chandra, chairman of the Essel group, has Investigation (CBI) has received at least adding that arrangement is mutual. alleged that Kejriwal, while addressing a press 34 requests from various countries to The sources said the only condition conference on November 11 had made “false, fabricated probe Indians who have taken refuge in for such prosecution is that the offence and defamatory allegations” against him. India after committing crime abroad for which they have been charged with The complaint, which is likely to come up for hearing and cannot be extradited because of should be cognisable offence in India on Friday, sought chief minister’s prosecution under limitations of bilateral treaties. too. section 500 (defamation) of the Indian Penal Code. Centre has recently made CBI the “The Central government has The complaint, filed through advocate Vijay Aggarwal, nodal agency to probe and prosecute empowered and extended the claimed that Kejriwal “defamed the complainant Indians here who have come back from jurisdiction of members of Delhi (Chandra) by making inherently defamatory statements abroad after committing crime but Special Police Establishment (CBI) and caused serious harm to his reputation by imputing cannot be extradited because of countries of which 21 bar extradition of under Section 5 of the DSPE Act to behaviour incompatible with proper conduct and limitations in mutual treaties. their own nationals to the countries investigate and prosecute the offences suggestions of involvement in illegal activity.” They could also not be tried in India where the crime has been committed. as described under Section four of IPC “On November 11, Kejriwal, while addressing a press as the crime has been committed “We do not extradite Indian nationals i.e the offences committed outside conference in front of the national television, made false, outside the jurisdiction of Indian to countries like Bulgaria, France, territorial jurisdiction of India referred fabricated and defamatory allegations against agencies, CBI sources said. Germany, Saudi Arabia, Poland, by the Central government from time to complainant,” it said. India has extradition treaties with 39 Portugal, Vietnam, etc for being tried time,” an official told PTI. Source: PTI www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS DEMONETIZATION The War over Demonetization Government unfazed by combined opposition attack; fight will continue, says opposition Meanwhile, the common people undergo terrible suffering

Inside the Parliament: Heated Exchanges resulting in Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal led Common people in long lines in front of a bank in Hyderabad to exchange the adjournments march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to protest demonetized bills of Rs.1000.00 a d Rs.500.00 demonetization Photo/Mohammed Jaffer-SnapsIndia

he war over demonetization between withdrawing decision on banning 1,000 and on him." forego the debts of these 15 to 20 the government and opposition is 500 currency notes, Finance Minister Arun Surprisingly, Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister industrialists. In the last one year debts of Tgetting fiercer as the latter vows to Jaitley ruled out roll back of demonetization of Bihar and strong critic of Modi, expressed these industrialists worth Rs 1.10 Lakh crore continue the fight while the Modi government saying that the government will stick to it. his "total support" for the ban, according to a has been written off by the Modi makes it clear that they will stick to the "Whatever AAP and Trinamool Congress report by NDTV. He said that like other government." said Rahul Gandhi. decision. said about the roll back, there is no question of opposition parties, he is concerned by the CPI (M) General SecretarySitaram Yechury On November 17, West Bengal Chief that. It is a clear decision of the Prime plight of millions of people left without any took a dig at Modi by comparing him to minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister and government to cleanse politics cash, but believes the PM's reform will be French Queen Marie Antoinette. "It reminds minister Arvind Kejriwal sharply criticized and economy of the country. We will stick to effective and that Mr. Modi must next tackle me of Marie Antoinette who during the Modi while addressing a rally in New Delhi. it", said Jaitley. benami or proxy-owned property,used often to French Revolution said if they (people) don't Kejriwal alleged that demonetization was the On November 16, in a surprise move, park black cash. find bread, why don't they eat cakes. Now, we "biggest scam" in Independent India's history National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally Shiv Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi have Modi Antoinette who says: 'If you don't and asked the government to roll back it in Sena decided to participate in a protest march alleged that 15 to 20 Industrialists who were have paper, use plastic'." three days. to the Rashtrapati Bhavan led by Mamata close to Modi were running the country and But Modi strongly defended his currency Saying that such a crisis was not seen even Banerjee along with National Conference and the demonetization exercise was simply an move claiming that demonetization had during Emergency, Banerjee warned Modi AAP leaders. Shiv Sena supremo Uddhav exercise to 'take from the poor to give to these equalized the rich and the poor. He asserted that he should not run the country through Thackeray had earlier said in a press rich industrialists.' that his decision to scrap notes of high "dictatorship" and the 'protest is a fight to save conference "Modi did a surgical strike along "Mark my words, while all you poor people denomination was taken in the "interest and the country.' the LoC and deserved praise. However, his are standing in line to deposit your notes, the happiness of the poor," the good of the Rejecting opposition party's demand of demonetization decision could bounce back Modi government would soon use this cash to country and the farmer. Modi May Need Six More Months to Replace India's Junk Bills: Economist Demonetization - How People are Saumitra Chaudhuri reacting on Social Media One estimate pegs May 2017 as date when bills will be replaced; Deutsche Bank says crunch to cut rime Minister Narendra ANUSHKA the banning on November 7. Modi's sudden decision to SHARMA "A After leading a 1-kilometre 50bps from Oct-Dec GDP growth Pban Rs1,000 and Rs500 notes welcome bold & march from Parliament House to NEW YORK (TIP): For Indians expecting respite from the government's in an attempt to crack down on courageous step by the Rashtrapati Bhawan on clampdown on cash, here's a reality check: it probably won't come soon, says black money has created a storm in PM Modiji towards November 16, she gave 'ATM' a a Bloomberg report published November 17. India and abroad. While many nation building. whole new full form. "Initially ATM Bloomberg report quoted Saumitra Chaudhuri, an economist who advised including celebrities hailed this Each 1of us shld meant "All time Money" now it is Modi's predecessor who said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move as a surgical strike on black cooperate in d "Aayega tab milega" she said. administration may need until May 2017 to replenish the stock of now money, politicians and common larger interest of d Situation got worse in last ten worthless bills", The government on Nov. 8 banned 500 ($7.5) and 1,000 rupee man expressed their fury for the nation #BlackMoney." days and people started reacting notes in a surprise move against graft and tax evasion. trouble they faced as they had to angrily on social media. Delays in replacing the currency risk prolonging the pain in the $2 trillion stand in long lines for hours and/or RAHUL BHATIA - Such a weird economy, where about 98 percent of consumer payments are made in cash. returned empty-handed from week. It feels like one of those Deutsche Bank AG predicts the crunch could easily shave off a half-point banks in search of new notes to stories my parents told me about from India's growth in October-December, which could imperil its position replace their banned currency. life in the 70s. as the world's fastest-growing major market. They took social media to speak up NITIN PAUL - Business is This is how Chaudhuri reached his conclusion, which he published in a their mind. depressed, but people hopeful that blog post on the Economic Times' website: Extrapolating from central bank Most Bollywood celebs welcomed this is a temporary blip. Varying data, he estimates that Modi's move sucked out about 16.6 billion notes of the the move. levels of endurance and 500-denomination, and 6.7 billion 1,000-rupee bills. That means more than 23 AMITABH workarounds 2/n billion notes totaling 15 trillion rupees.Modi intends to replace these with BACHCHAN "T SONALI BENDRE "Couldn't SASIKUMAR GANESHAN - new 2,000-rupee and 500-rupee bills. However, Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note 2435 - the new agree more!!! Historical move Mom just called. She is unable to use Mudran Pvt., which prints the higher denomination currency, has a stated 2000 rs note is @narendramodi @PMOIndia it's a cashless apps. No local language capacity of just 1.3 billion notes a month. That's with working double shifts. PINK in color ... beginning of new India...Jai Hind" support. @India_Stack? I wish we Raise this to triple shifts and it becomes 2 billion bills, which means it will the PINK effect RITEISH DESHMUKH "Bold can promote more local language. need until the end of 2016 to replenish in value the 1,000-rupee notes. ..!!" move by PM @narendramodi ji as ANUJ SINGHAL - Finmin Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd., whose capacity RISHI the #1000rs #500rs notes become sources: limit of exchange from Chaudhuri estimates at 1 billion pieces a month, will need several more KAPOOR "PM invalid/redundant. #NewIndia" 4000 to 2000 is to discourage people months to meet the 500-rupee target, even if it joins forces with BRBNM, he Modi ji. Ball out Among the politicians, West from standing in queue for petty said. "Ergo, currency shortages will remain with us for many months and of the stadium. Bengal Chief Minister MAMATA commission economic contraction will rule this period," he wrote. "At the end of the Wohaaaaaa!!!! De monetisation is BANERJEE was the first one who GANESH RENGASWAMY - For period, confidence will be at new lows and recovery will take time." the right answer. Congratulations!" criticized Modi for not thinking my friends who know India, this is In what could make matters worse, the presses -- busy with the new bills - SUNIEL SHETTY "9/11 jab bhi about the sufferings of poor section what #demonetisation? has led to. - have almost completely stopped printing 100-rupee notes, Bloomberg Quint aata hai hila dalta hai bhai...this and ordinary people who have no Unprecedented! It seems if the reported Wednesday citing central bank sources it didn't name. These bills 9/11 some will lose...many shall criminal intent. situation does not improve, the are the bread-and-butter of India's $780 billion informal economy, which win! A powerful & brave decision "Withdraw This Draconian social media will be flooded with employs more than 90 percent of the workforce. indeed #RIP #BlackMoney" Decision", she tweeted hours after such comments in coming days. THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com DEMONETIZATION YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 7 Government Limits Notes Demonetization a 'Bold Move' To Curb Shadow Exchange to Rs. 2,000, Economy: Bill Gates Starting November 18

NEW DELHI (TIP): India just before the demonetization. nearly two months ago". It government announced, Farmers can withdraw up to asked the people not to panic or November 17, new measures to help farmers and families planning weddings withdraw more money from banks amid a massive cash crunch after the sudden ban on high value currency last week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed cash availability and the steps taken to ease hardship in a meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and the officials. The limit for swapping notes at banks has been reduced from Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 2,000 for each Microsoft founder Bill Gates (left) praised PM Narendra Modi's move to person from Friday. Economic demonetize 500 and 1000 rupee notes Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, November 17, 22,500 ATMs would Das said this would give more be recalibrated, allowing them to dispense new notes. There are NEW DELHI (TIP): Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's people a chance to exchange around 2 lakh ATMs across the country. demonetization decision, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said it is a "bold banned Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 move" and will deflate India's shadow economy. notes. The withdrawal limit Rs. 25,000 a week against loans hoard currency notes. Delivering the Second Transforming India Lecture organized NITI Aayog on was raised from Rs. 4,000 just sanctioned to them to buy seeds Government employees will Wednesday, November 16, Gates said that shift to digital transactions will four days ago, a measure that and fertilizers and credited to have the option to draw salary enhance transparency and reduce leakages. PM Modi, in surprise decision on was welcomed by many as it their accounts. Rs. 25,000 a advance in cash. November 8, demonetized currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 denomination, would mean less trips to the week can be drawn from National Highways will not replacing them with new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2,000 bills. bank. payment that farmers receive collect toll tax till November 24 "The Prime Minister's bold move to demonetize high-value denominations Finance Minister Arun for agricultural produce in midnight. and replace with new notes with high security features is an important step to Jaitley said, November 17, form of checks. The time limit The government's sudden deflate India's shadow economy," Gates said. 22,500 ATMs would be for the payment of insurance decision to pull out the high India, he added, "has all the pieces in place for a compelling vision for digital recalibrated today, allowing premium on crop loan has been value currency notes from financial inclusion. Aadhaar will convert a cumbersome, paper-based account them to dispense new notes. extended by 15 days. circulation to check black or opening process into a 30-second, all-digital system." There are around 2 lakh ATMs Traders in vegetable untaxed money has driven He was of the view that Aadhaar will also create a centralized data repository. across the country. wholesale markets can people to wait for hours at The impending rollout of payment banks and the ubiquity of mobile phones Families can withdraw Rs. 2.5 withdraw Rs. 50,000 a week to banks and ATMs for cash. can enable access for all Indians to digital accounts connected to a fraud- lakh in one go for weddings but pay for expenses like wages. Since November 8, the resistant interoperable payment system, he said. only from one account, based on The Reserve Bank has government has announced Referring to health issues in India, the Co-Chairman of the Bill and Melinda self-declaration. In the wedding reiterated that there is more measures to reduce the Gates Foundation said, "If I had a wand and could fix one health issue in India, season, the notes ban has led to sufficient supply of notes pressure on people, amid it would be the malnutrition crisis. There are states that have made great a severe crisis for families who "consequent upon increased opposition allegations that it progress, but there also are regions where malnutrition is the norm, not the had withdrawn cash in bulk production which started was a poorly planned move. exception." DEMONETIZATION: NRIs concerned over changing old currency notes

here has been a spate of mixed According to the Reserve Bank of India, local regulators/RBI. reactions from the NRIS living in Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have the option Regarding eradication of black money from TAmerica after India's Prime Minister of depositing the Indian notes in their non- the subcontinent, some people feel Modi's Narendra Modi has imposed nation-wide ban resident ordinary rupee account (NRO) while move won't do much good. K Sen, a banker in on existing Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes in a Indian tourists can purchase foreign NYC said, "Big honchos don't keep their black move to eradicate the consequences of illegal exchange equivalent to Rs 5,000 at airport money in notes. It's all in either Swiss bank or black money transactions. While some exchange counters within 72 hours of the in form of properties in India in real estates welcomed the move and some criticized, NRIs notification. However, several foreign or other. This move will only hit small time showed more concern about how to exchange exchange centers have declined to exchange black money holders. Nothing will change their old currency notes. the old denomination notes in USA. much." Many Indians living in USA and holding Many rushed to money exchange traders Renowned Indian American attorney Ravi Indian currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 and banks to convert their currency soon after Batra feels that if such step reduces or were confused, as they had no idea about what the announcement but their attempts were eliminates corruption to any extent in any to do. Rajeev B, a New Yorker who just futile. "I went to HSBC Bank and J P Morgan, country, that too is a worthy goal. "I do not "Like every policy of every government in returned from India on Nov 6, is not sure what and both refused to exchange money. Since interfere in the internal affairs of other every nation, the success of the policy will he will do with his 15,000 cash in Rs 500 there is no way to exchange Rs 500 and 1000 countries. So, speaking generally, and not depend upon the means and methods of denomination. "I did some web research and notes at the moment, only possible way is to specifically about India, I share with you my effectuating same", said Ravi Batra found out that those holding old currency but physically send them to India with someone," views", he told Indian Panorama. deposited in the bank can be used by the bank living abroad will have to come to India said Diya Datta, a student of NYU. "Eliminating an underground economy is a to lend it out, with the normal multiplier, to within the next six months and get it Nina Saha a resident of New Jersey went to worthy goal of every government, not only many more people who need money and wish deposited in banks or get it exchanged. They SBI New York City branch to exchange Rs because the tax collection goes up and the tax to borrow it. To the extent that it reduces or can get it exchanged till March from the 20,000 in Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination burden is fairly spread across the population, eliminates corruption in any country, that too Reserve Bank. It's not possible for me to go notes. 'I was told by the officials that their but also because it unleashes the growth is a worthy goal. Finally, like every policy of back so soon. I have to send the old currency branches in overseas locations are not potential of the invisible underground every government in every nation, the success notes through his friend who is planning to authorized to exchange demonetized Indian economy upon becoming visible and part of of the policy will depend upon the means and visit India next month." currency as per the licenses issued to them by the nation's economy. After all, money methods of effectuating same", said Ravi. www.theindianpanorama.com 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS EDITORIAL THE INDIAN PANORAMA

GUEST COMMENT A test of American Character: Trump Cashless is painful: Address the panic in the street insurgency will not melt away ost-demonetization, the country is in a state of economic convulsion. To keep it from turning "The vote clearly means that the Americans have Pinto a social seizure, the government has abandoned their engagement with liberal imagination appealed to patriotic fervor, raising every notion from that began in 2008. The Obama experiment has left a bad the soldier's suffering to the promise of a clean and taste in the American mouth. The Americans were itching bright financial future for the country. The poor are By Harish Khare celebrating and the rich are losing sleep, the Prime to go back to the roots. The 2016 contest has merely re- Minister has formulated. The reality is that after a few aligned the presidential politics with the American society days of initial excitement, the consequential enormity and its passions and prejudices", says the author. of the decision to demonetize is beginning to set in, both within the government and the masses, the poor n his masterly study, 'The American included. Character', first published in 1944, There are many who support the decision in IProfessor D.W. Brogan had spoken of principle but say the implementation should have been how "the American experience" had bred, better planned. That is perhaps an unreal expectation, among other attitudes, a preference for given the very nature of the operation. The "the temper of the gambler" in the new requirement of surprise necessitated that settlers in North America. In the 2016 implementation-level government hands could not be presidential contest the Americans involved. A lot of the planning is thus happening in real abundantly gave in to that temper of the time, as the scheme moves along. Therefore, the gambler when they voted in as President a government is constantly finessing the cash man who defied every known parameters withdrawal, which only adds to the confusion and of eligibility, competence and character. panic. Small trade has dropped drastically, daily-wage The rest of the world may find this gamble earners in the unorganized sector are missing out on distasteful but Donald Trump did devise a employment, vegetables are rotting, farm cooperatives campaign that catered to the Americans' have been rendered inoperative for the time being, and visceral fears and anxieties. Simply put, the huge majority that was yet to enter the banking Trump is truer to the American character Openness brought in too many the same faulty refugee vetting had "put system is at its wit's end on how to exchange their old than his rivals and adversaries. immigrants who became too ubiquitous as your security at risk" and how "it puts currency. In the 1956 edition of The American they excelled and outpaced the white enormous pressure on your schools and Social media, often taken as a barometer of national Character, Professor Brogan had Americans in the competitive arenas your community resources." Both these sentiment, has largely given a thumbs-up to the scheme. explained and elaborated why the across the American society and economy. states, traditionally inclined to vote for the But this could be misleading, because the middle and Americans fell for Senator McCarthy and That was not all. The "professional Democratic column, ended up witnessing lower middle classes that inhabit this space have his manic witch-hunting: "He (McCarthy) politicians" and their accomplices in the very close contests. alternative means of survival. The rich, who run the was, obviously, a symptom of the media and entertainment industry had Each presidential election also economy, and the rural poor are only yet forming their uneasiness with which the average conspired to elect a black man to the White reaffirms old fault-lines as well as opinion based on their felt experience, which may not American watched a world get out of hand House in 2008. That, dear sir, was nothing introduces new ones. The Trump be very pleasant. The government will do well to pay and dangerous to a degree that the human but a blasphemy. And, now they wanted a campaign got its seemingly indefatigable heed to every section. The woeful lack of currency and race had never known." McCarthy had woman to be the "Commander-in-Chief." energy from thinking of itself as a means of its distribution have betrayed a lack of tapped into those fears of the Americans No way.That would not be allowed to pass. movement, out to overthrow the planning. Given the official haphazardness, who can and he was particularly successful because The Americans are obviously tired of established order; the "religious right" feel assured that the implications for the long term - he was also appealing to "a tradition of political correctness. They seem to be lined up its fanatical exertions behind the projected to be positive - have been calculated rural radicalism", which, according to particularly tired of liberals and their Trump banner. The conundrum, then, accurately? Tomorrow will be understood only when Brogan, included "a faintly concealed anti- fashionable sentimentalities. The liberals becomes how will the new President the dawn comes. Semitism." Trump had managed to ignite themselves have not always behaved accommodate and appease this worked-up all the ancient and dormant prejudices and honorably or honestly; hence, Ms Clinton's fringe; as a matter of fact, the "fringe" is (Tribune, India) passions that rural Americans had long all too obvious "trust deficit." More than perfectly within its right to think of itself nurtured. Persistently and consistently, that trust deficit was the "I-am-like-that- as the new "center." his campaign kept honing in on the under- only-and- you-have-to-take-it-or-leave it" Donald Trump cannot possibly pretend THE INDIAN PANORAMA educated, under-employed white male attitude that, apparently, did not impress that these inspired mad caps did not PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: DALLAS: Harjit Dhesi, Amarjit Dhillon voter and his ugly resentments. And, now that many voters, not even the women provide a substantial push to his journey we know for sure that very, very many voters. On the other hand, Trump did not to the White House; nor can he abandon Prof. Indrajit S. Saluja OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS Americans had never cured themselves of allow himself to be cramped within the them or ignore their preference in making VICE PRESIDENT: Chitagam Saluja DELHI BUREAU CHIEF: those dark attitudes and reflexes of the confines of the party system and its key appointments and then in crafting Ashishpal Singh CHIEF EDITOR: Prof Indrajit S. Saluja early 1950s. corrupted political morality; he mounted policies. Were he now to move to the CHANDIGARH: Manjit Sidhu ASSISTANT EDITOR: Bidisha Roy an insurgency -first, in the Republican "mainstream" and "center", he would not LUDHIANA: A.S. Arora, R.P.Sharma Perhaps another way to understand the GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: PATRON : Dr. Navin Mehta 2016 American presidential vote is to see it Party and then in the United States at only invite the charge of political Om Parkash Malik as a joyful rolling back of the post- large. dishonesty and intellectual duplicity but The Indian Panorama Watergate morality. When the Americans Each presidential election becomes an he also run the risk of invoking their fury. DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATION: P.O. Box No. 190067, South Richmond kicked Richard Nixon out of the White occasion to revisit what kind of society the Donald Trump's victory is not just a Gauri Beri Hill, NY 11419, Tel: 646-247-9458 Email: House, they settled for a comfortable Americans want, or should be allowed to negative vote, aimed at preventing that DIRECTOR MARKETING: Karan Beri [email protected] assumption that they have exorcised have. 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Aujla NY edition printed at Five Star should be the guiding principles of Here in Minnesota, you've seen first-hand vote clearly means that the Americans NEW YORK : Chitagam Printers, Queens American foreign policy. The policy elites the problems caused with faulty refugee have abandoned their engagement with Dallas edition printed at Midway FRESNO: Tarlochan Singh among the Republicans and the Democrats vetting, with large numbers of Somali liberal imagination that began in 2008. The Printing Press, Irving. behaved as if they had stumbled upon the refugees coming into your state without Obama experiment has left a bad taste in magic potion that would cure their your knowledge, without your support or the American mouth. The Americans were DISCLAIMER domestic politics of all its deficiencies as approval, and with some of them then itching to go back to the roots. 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Tribune group of newspapers) THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com PERSPECTIVE YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 9 Modi Carpet Bombs 80% Indians to Recover 3-5% Black Money The author looks at demonetization yet another Modi government exercise in futility. By Dave Makkar "Modi will not do a "Surgical Strike on Black Money" involving the premier

t is very surprising why Team corporate houses and the willful defaulters because these people spent Rs Modi ignored the very basic fact Ithat the 1% of richest Indians 32,000.00 crore on Modi's campaign for 2 years to install him as Prime Minister of own 53% of country's wealth. Further the 5% of richest own India in 2014", the author says. 68.6% of country's wealth, while the top 10% have 76.3%. On the other hand, 53.7 percent of the population(or 650 million)poor own princely 4.1% of the nation's wealth. I wish Modi should have done a "Surgical Strike" to recover black money by raiding all the business premises and residences all over India of the 5,275 "willful defaulters" - together, they owe India's banks INR 56,521 Crore. And all big business houses like Ambani, Adani, Tata, Birla, Sun Pharma, Jindal etc. etc. should have also been raided by the enforcement directorate. To be politically incorrect, Modi should have raided every political party's premises and every politician's homes, businesses, offices and vacation homes. It is an open secret that 67% of income of the 6 National Parties comes from unknown sources as well as from foreign lobbyists. Long lines of common people in front of banks all over the countryto get the demonetized bills exchanged are a common sight. At many places scuffles India's corporate houses owe the broke out resulting in serious injuries to people. One such scene in Delhi, India's capital, November 14 PSU Banks Rs 5 Lakh crore out of this about Rs 1.4 Lakh crore are This figure was about Rs 30 crore in inconvenience for an adult to carry First, allowing FDI in food business violation of Article 21 that owed by just 5 companies only. 2015. Mistry also accused Ratan even hiding in his body! was an assault on the rural guarantees Fundamental Right, Gautam Adani, the mentor or big Tata for allowing directors to draw Less than 35% people have access economy and sovereignty of India. "Right to life and personal liberty". supporter of Modi, his group alone additional parallel commission to banks and post offices in India. If India has already given up the Even the SC, in its landmark owes Rs 72,000.00 crore. In last 2-3 from group companies. one takes into account the Income control on communication to judgement in 1985 in Olga Tellis and years Adani Group's net worth has Modi will not do a "Surgical Tax raids data for last 2 years, the foreigners and with FDI in food others Vs the Mumbai Municipal gone up by a whopping 85%! Strike on Black Money" involving cash component is only 6% distribution it will put the entire Corporation case said: "No person Incidentally the entire crop loan of the premier corporate houses and including Jewelry. That black nation at the mercy of foreign can live without the means of all the farmers of India is also Rs the willful defaulters because these money is mainly invested in real companies. Team Modi's land living, that is the means of 72,000 crore. All these corporate people spent Rs 32,000.00 crore on estate, benami bank accounts, gold, acquisition act to control the rural livelihood. If, the right to livelihood houses are cooking books and Modi's campaign for 2 years to silver and diamond. Those who are economy has failed and this latest is not treated as a part of people who are controlling them are install him as Prime Minister of well educated and at the upper end "Carpet Bombingin the name of constitutional right to life, the living a very lavish life that India in 2014. of the wealth spectrum, have Black Money"will paralyze the easiest way of depriving a person of includes most expansive real This is very disturbing how could invested their black money to buy rural economy and pave the way for his right to life would be to deprive estates, private islands, big fat the Team Modi ignore some of the most expensive furniture, fine arts, FDI/Foreign corporations to him of his means of his livelihood weddings, Jets, luxury yachts and othervery important facts before paintings, rare scotch whiskey and control the rural economy and food to the point of abrogation." big fleets of luxury cars besides embarking on "Carpet Bombing" as wines also. distribution of India. Lastly, Team Modi completely tons of gold and diamond jewelry as the Supreme Court of India has The informal sector in India Already Modi has made a special forgot about the NRIs who well as single dress/sari costing Rs. said about the so called "Surgical accounts for about 45 per cent of the place for himself in India's history supported them big time during 2-3 crores. The investigators could Strike on Black Money". GDP and employs nearly 80 percent as he will be known as the first 2014 elections and for bringing have found numerous "Shell Out of the total cash in of the population. About 80 percent Prime Minister who put his hands hired crowd for Modi's rallies in Companies" stashed with black circulation, 86% are in large of the people in the country have in people's mouth to take out the New York, London,Sydney and money in India & abroad; used for denomination like Rs 500 &Rs 1000 already been deprived of their food they were eating and took away other foreign cities. There is no bribing politicians, bureaucrats, bills because with Rs 100 bill livelihoods for more than a week and their profession of skinning dead provision for them to go to a PSU judges, and law practically you cannot buy there are no signs that the normalcy animals. His anti-poor acts in the Bank's foreign branch to convert enforcementofficials and for their anything in India. Some economists can return even in next 2-3 weeks. name of Cow and Hinduism was an old currency notes into new. personal luxuries. have questioned the decision of Practically entire rural economy assault on the poor of India that Especially the NRIs who do not Cyrus Mistry, the ousted introductionofRs 2,000 bill. They is in bad shape especially includes more Hindusthan other travel much to India and got Indian Chairman of Tata Sons, is already say, if the policy is aimed to force commodity business of production minorities. currency after paying in with their spilling beans how Ratan Tata along people into the banking system, and distribution for variety of Team Modi has failed miserably hard earned foreign currency, have with Niira Radia,the famous why the government issued a reasons including lack of in last 2 years on their promises of no recourse to get back their money. lobbyist,was using corporate jets higher denomination bill - education, lack of faith in banking free speech, jobs, equal rights, May be theseNRIs can use the old for their personal work, how Ratan presumably an even more and very limited access to education for all, universal currency notes to make garlands for Tata increased the cost of PR for the convenient vehicle for black money banking.After Team Modi failed to healthcare, infrastructure and the central ministers and PM company from Rs40crore to Rs 60 transactions? May be Team Modi push their Land Acquisition Act for freedom to practice religion of one's Modi's future visits to their crore by hiring Arun Nanda's wanted to make life easier for their the benefit of Indian and foreign choice. By demonetizing Rs 500 and countries. Redefussion. Mistry has also campaign donors by introducing corporate houses, they allowed FDI Rs 1000 notes aka doing "Carpet (The author is a social activist and a accused Ratan Tata of making the higher denomination bills. The in food distribution in 2016 budget Bombing in the name of recovering regular contributor to the columns questionable investment decisions weight of Rs 1 crore in Rs 1000 notes to pave the way for the big Black Money" on the 80% of the of The Indian Panorama. in favor of his friends' companies to is 12 Kg and for Rs 2000 notes it will corporations to control Food population, Team Modi is depriving He can be reached at cause massive losses to Tata sons. be 6 Kg only, causing no Production and Supply Business. them of their livelihood. This is [email protected]) www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS FEATURE A Day of giving Thanks that changed over time: Food, Festivities, Parade, and Many More Parades have also become an integral part of the holiday in cities and towns across the United States. Presented by Macy's department store since 1924, New York City's Thanksgiving Day parade is the largest and most famous, attracting some 2 to 3 million spectators along its 2.5-mile route and drawing an enormous television audience. It typically features marching bands, performers, and elaborate floats conveying various celebrities. The float that traditionally ends the Macy's Parade is the Santa Claus float, the arrival of which is an unofficial sign of the beginning of the Christmas season. In modern America, for many, Thanksgiving Day means shopping. The day after Thanksgiving, often called Black Friday, traditionally indicated the beginning of the annual promotional frenzy. With promotional offers and discounts, the big stores used to be flooded with people. But in recent years that picture has changed a lot with increasing popularity of online shopping. Last year more people shop online than in stores on Thanksgiving Day - 41 million vs. 34.6 million. They also favor online shopping on Black Friday: 75.3 million vs. 74.2 million. Online A painting depicts the first Thanksgiving in America in 1621 spending increases 25% on Thanksgiving and 14% on Black Friday. In-store spending drops hanksgiving, one of the biggest corn harvest proved successful, Governor activity. The Salvation Army enlists 10% from the previous year. festivals in the US and Canada William Bradford organized a celebratory volunteers to serve Thanksgiving dinners to Keeping its tradition, Thanksgiving reflects T(observed on fourth Thursday of feast and invited a group of the fledgling hundreds of people in different locales. the changing face of Today's America. November in US and second Monday of colony's Native American allies, including the October in Canada), was originally celebrated Wampanoag chief Massasoit. Now as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of remembered as American's "first the harvest and of the preceding year. It has a Thanksgiving"-although the Pilgrims deep-rooted history of religious and cultural themselves may not have used the term at the traditionsthat also reflects the foundation of time-the festival lasted for three days. America - a land of immigrants with secular During the American Revolution, the values. Continental Congress designated one or more Thanksgiving holiday's history in North days of thanksgiving a year, and in 1789 America is rooted in English traditions dating George Washington issued the first from the ProtestantReformation.In 1621, the Thanksgiving proclamation by the national Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians government of the United States. shared an autumn harvest feast that is In 1817, New York became the first of acknowledged today as one of the first several states to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. Thanksgiving holiday. In 1863 at the height of For more than two centuries, days of the Civil War Abraham Lincoln in a thanksgiving were celebrated by individual proclamation entreated all Americans to ask colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the God to "commend to his tender care all those midst of the Civil War, that President who have become widows, orphans, mourners Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife" and Thousands line the streets of Manhattan to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. to "heal the wounds of the nation."He In September 1620, a small ship called the scheduled Thanksgiving for the final Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying Thursday in November, and it was celebrated And here is a Thanksgiving poem by Joanna Fuchs. 102 passengers-an assortment of religious on that day every year until 1939, when separatists seeking a new home where they Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday up a Most of All could freely practice their faith and other week in an attempt to spur retail sales during Thanksgiving Day brings to mind individuals lured by the promise of prosperity the Great Depression. Roosevelt's plan, known and land ownership in the New World. After a derisively as Franksgiving, was met with the blessings in our lives treacherous and uncomfortable crossing that passionate opposition, and in 1941 the that usually go unnoticed: lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the president reluctantly signed a bill making tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in a home that surrounds us destination at the mouth of the Hudson River. November. with comfort and protection; One month later, the Mayflower crossed Though the tradition of giving thanks to Massachusetts Bay, where the Pilgrims, as God is continued today in many forms,in delicious food, for pleasure they are now commonly known, began the many American households, the in both eating and sharing; work of establishing a village at Plymouth. Thanksgiving celebration has lost much of its original religious significance; instead, it now clothes to snuggle up in, centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful books and good entertainment meal with family and friends. In the United to expand our minds; States, certain kinds of food are traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals.Turkey, a and freedom to worship our God. Thanksgiving staple so ubiquitous it has Most of all we are thankful become all but synonymous with the holiday, today nearly 90 percent of Americans eat the for our family and friends, bird. Other traditional foods include stuffing, those treasured people mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. who make our lives extra special. Thanksgiving is also synonymous with You are part of that cherished group. In the United States, certain kinds of food are charity. Communities often hold food drives On Thanksgiving, (and every day) traditionally served at Thanksgiving meals and host free dinners for the less fortunate. In November 1621, after the Pilgrims' first Volunteering is a common Thanksgiving Day we appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving! THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com WORLD YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 11

Hollande awards France's UK's ‘Red Arrows’ put up Legion of Honour to UN's Ban Ki-moon

spell-binding acrobatic PARIS (TIP): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki- moon received the Legion of Honour from French President Francois Hollande on Nov 17 for his contributions to tackling climate change. show at AFA Dindigal The South Korean diplomat helped push through the 2015 Paris Agreement, a deal aimed at moving away from HYDERABAD (TIP): The Royal Air fossil fuels to cleaner energies that was signed by almost Force Aerobatic Team of the United 200 countries after nearly two decades of negotiations. Kingdom put up a splendid show at the "It was largely because of your contribution, because Air Force Academy, Dindigal on Nov 17. many years ago you started putting this topic on all the The Red Arrows also met their Indian agendas," Holland said at the ceremony of Ban's efforts. counterparts during a visit to The Legion of Honour was established in 1802 by Hyderabad, as part of a global tour. Napoleon Bonaparte and is considered to be one of "The visit allowed a rare opportunity France's highest civilian awards. for the Red Arrows to be joined by "By doing this you are rewarding our honourable officers from the Indian display team - organisation and I feel deeply honoured and proud," said the Suryakiran. Pilots from the Indian Ban, who will step down as head of the 193-member world team flew in the back seats of the Red organisation after 10 years on January 1. He will be Arrows' aircraft as passengers during a replaced by Antonio Guterres of Portugal. (Reuters) practice display at the airfield," the Royal Air Force said in a note. Yemen's Shiite rebels say they It was a chance for the officers to exchange experiences of flying, with back US-brokered cease-fire both teams operating the Hawk fast-jet. An aircraft from each team was formation and red, white and blue reunion, with some of the 2016 Red SANAA, YEMEN (TIP): Amid more clashes on Nov 17 positioned nose-to-nose on the ground smoke trails. Arrows team having instructed a in Yemen, the country's Shiite rebels confirmed their too - providing a unique backdrop for a India is the only country where the number of the Indian pilots, training on endorsement a US-brokered cease-fire deal previously team photograph. Red Arrows are performing a display in the Hawk at RAF stations in the UK. announced by US Secretary of State John Kerry. The activities in Hyderabad, which two different locations as part of the 60- Squadron Leader Praveen, team pilot However, the backing of the deal by Yemeni rebels, also also included a reception hosted by the day tour to the Asia-Pacific and Middle with the Suryakiran, said: "It is great known as Houthis, was a moot point since Yemen's British Deputy High Commission, East regions. that both instructors and pupils are internationally-recognized government has already celebrated the close links between the Squadron Leader David Montenegro, reunited as ambassadors for our dismissed the plan as "unilateral," saying it was not United Kingdom and India, especially Team Leader of the Royal Air Force respective nations." involved in recent talks between Kerry and a Houthi across defence, aerospace and Aerobatic Team and Red 1, said: "The Last month, the Red Arrows delegation in Oman. engineering. Red Arrows' colourful, dynamic aerial performed an aerial salute to the Indian On the ground, government forces expelled rebels from British Deputy High Commissioner display of precision, formation Air Force on Air Force Day at Hindon. several districts in the western city of Taiz while an Andrew McAllister said, "We are aerobatics are a vivid showcase of The team's ground crews also toured international rights group issued a damning report on privileged to welcome the Red Arrows, British engineering, teamwork and schools and universities in New Delhi to Thursday, criticizing the Houthis' detentions of political who have thrilled, inspired and creativity. I know these qualities and talk about education and training opponents. delighted audiences the world over, with constant pursuit of excellence are opportunities in the UK. Human Rights Watch said the Shiite rebels have carried over 4,800 displays in their 52 years. shared with our colleagues and The occasion came shortly before the out hundreds of unlawful detentions and torture since "The Suryakirans and the Red Arrows counterparts in the Indian Air Force," first ever India-UK TECH Summit, capturing the country's capital, Sanaa. The New York- both fly the Hawk aircraft, showcasing he said. which highlighted excellence and based group said it has documented two deaths in custody how the best of British engineering is Both the Suryakiran and the Red collaboration between India and the UK and 11 cases of alleged torture and abuses. also contributing to the Make in India Arrows fly the Hawk aircraft, which is in innovation and technology. HRW also called upon the Houthis in Sanaa to hold initiative," he said. both a British and now Indian success The Red Arrows' twin visits to India officials accountable and to release the detainees - without The practice display on Wednesday story. "The Red Arrows are honoured to form part of a major 60-day tour of the forcing them to sign false confessions of cooperating with was performed in front of 200 school be in Hyderabad as part of our overseas Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions - a Saudi-led coalition that is waging a war to expel the children, who watched the 24-minute tour and to have the opportunity to meet the team's biggest overseas exercise in a Houthis from territory the rebels captured. aerobatic show at the Air Force members of the Suryakiran, display to decade. Sarah Leah Whitson, the Mideast director at Human Academy. the invited audience and, once again, to Departing on the next leg of the tour Rights Watch, said the war between the Houthis and the On Thursday, more than 3,000 people, support the important, close links on Friday,the team is due to perform Saudi-led coalition "provides no justification for torture including military officers, diplomats, between the UK and India across flypasts or displays in Pakistan, Oman, and 'disappearance' of perceived opponents." business leaders and students, watched business, education and defence," he Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait before Houthis descended from their northern enclave in 2014 a public display - complete with the Red said. returning to the UK in early December. to take Sanaa and much of northern Yemen. The rebels Arrows' trademark Diamond Nine Meeting the Suryakiran was also a (PTI) forced President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi to flee the country and seek shelter in Saudi Arabia, which subsequently launched the intervention by mostly Gulf Arab states that has consisted mainly of a punishing air North Korea slams South's deal campaign. The airstrikes, together with the ground fighting, have pushed the already impoverished nation to the brink of famine and displaced nearly three million people. The with 'sworn enemy' Japan conflict has killed over 4,000 civilians. In his announcement, Kerry said the cease-fire was SEOUL (TIP): North Korea lashed out supposed to start on Thursday and lead to the formation of on Nov 17 at a new South Korea-Japan a unity government before the end of the year. intelligence-sharing accord, accusing Mohammed Abdel-Salam, the Houthis spokesperson, Seoul of a gross act of betrayal with the told Al-Masirah TV late on Wednesday that the rebels "sworn enemy" of the Korean people. agreed to the deal. The deal to share defence intelligence The peace plane, however, sidelines Hadi, transfers his -- largely driven by the growing threat of authorities to a newly appointed vice president, and gives the North's nuclear and missile the Houthis a share of power. programmes -- was reached and Residents in Taiz, one of the worst-hit cities in Yemen's provisionally signed in Tokyo on conflict, said airstrikes rocked the city's eastern districts. Monday. Images were posted on social media showing pro- It was a controversial move in South government fighters on tanks and armored vehicles, Korea, where the legacy of Japan's flashing the victory sign in front of newly captured harsh 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Japan are welcomed and even Pacific Peace Committee in Pyongyang positions, including the city's military hospital. peninsula is a deep well of anti-Japanese encouraged by North Korea, which called the intelligence agreement a Dozens were killed and wounded in the fighting but a sentiment and a belief that Tokyo has seizes any opportunity to drive a wedge "hideous act of treachery aimed to stifle precise death toll among fighters from the two sides was never properly atoned for the abuses of between the two key US military allies in fellow countrymen in the north in not available. The residents spoke on condition of that era. the region. league with the sworn enemy of the anonymity, fearing for their safety. (AP) Tensions between South Korea and A spokesman for the Korea Asia- nation". (AFP) www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS BOLLYWOOD YUVRAJ AND HAZEL TO HAVE A SIKH AND A HINDU WEDDING

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actress Hazel Keech are all set to tie the knot on November 30. Apparently, the couple will have two weddings - one at a gurudwara in Chandigarh as the sportsman, his family and guruji reside in the city and the other, a Hindu ceremony in Goa. According to sources, the Indian cricket team will be invited for the wedding. Later, a Bihari Hindu wedding THERE IS NOTHING will be hosted by Hazel's family in North Goa. The couple' close friends and families will be in attendance. CALLED MAINSTREAM It will be followed by a grand reception at a seven-star hotel in Delhi, which will be attended by OR ART FILMS: KAJOL the who's who of India including sportsmen, politicians and ajol, who has signed up a film with the 'Ship of Bollywood actors. Theseus' director Anand Gandhi, says she doesn't As the countdown to his Kdifferentiate between films as mainstream wedding begins, Yuvraj hosted a cinema or art cinema.The actress, who was last seen in pre-wedding dinner along with his Rohit Shetty directorial 'Dilwale' opposite Shah Rukh fiancee Hazel Keech last week. Khan, said, "I don't agree with this thinking completely. The event saw many friends of There is nothing which can be called as mainstream or the couple in attendance. Spotted art film. There are only good films and bad films." at the venue were Sonam Kapoor's "We make films so that audience can enjoy it, leave producer sister Rhea Kapoor, their troubles behind, and lose themselves into that designer Masaba Gupta and story and those characters. And I believe I am going to designer-actress Pernia Qureshi. make good films," she said. While the bride-to-be Hazel, who Gandhi has written and directed critically acclaimed was seen in the Hindi film plays like 'Sugandhi', 'Pratyancha', 'Kshanotsav, Na and 'Bodyguard', looked lovely in a Janashtaru' and a Gujarati play 'Chal Reverse Ma Jaiye'. black dress paired with a blue The movie will be an adaptation of one of his plays jacket, Yuvraj accompanied her in and Kajol's husband and actor Ajay Devgn will produce casuals for the dinner. Source: TOI it. Kajol, 41, also spoke about the concept of beauty. "I feel that in today's age, people have much more knowledge than what we had. They know about sunblock, I didn't. They know about skincare regime, dermatologists and I think it is a necessity today." Source: IANS DEEPIKA ‘PADMAVATI’ IS GOING Sonam Kapoor to be honoured at Asia Vision Movie Awards TO BE DIFFICULT: DEEPIKA ctress Deepika Padukone says she is excited for onam Kapoor Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum-opus is set to be A'Padmavati', and feels it is going to be one of Shonoured with the most challenging experiences of her career. the Best Actress Deepika plays Queen Padmavati in the film, which Award for her also stars Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor in lead performance in roles. 'Neerja' at the Asia "I don't feel I have completed nine years, I feel I have Vision Movie just started off. I feel I have a lot more to give and I Awards to be held think I am ready for more challenging roles and films, in Dubai this week. and I am excited about one of those experiences, as The 31-year old 'Padmavati' is going to be extremely difficult. But I am actress won rave ready for that experience and journey," she told reviews and reporters here. accolades for her The 30-year-old actress was speaking at the red portrayal of slained carpet of Lux Golden Rose Awards, here. The actress, Pan Am flight attendant Neerja Bhanot in the Ram who made her international red carpet debut at the Madhvani-directed film. 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards, said she enjoyed her Sonam will be presented with the Best Actress Award time at the event, watching global artistes perform at the 11th Edition of the awards, to be held at the live. Sharjah Cricket Stadium this Friday, a press release "It's exactly the same (walking Indian and issued said. international red carpet). It's fun to get up and get The actress also won Best Actress Award at the ready and interact with the media and fans. It was Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Earlier this year, amazing watching international artistes perform. I she won the critics choice award at the Hello Hall of learnt a lot by just watching them," she said. It's been Fame, for the role. nine years since the release of Deepika's debut movie On the work front, Sonam will be next seen in 'Veere 'Om Shanti Om' and recently director Farah Khan Di Wedding' alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara revealed that the film is being made into a Japanese Bhaskar and others. Source: PTI musical. THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com HOLLYWOOD YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 13

MOVIE REVIEW JENNIFER ANISTON TO DESIERTO ADOPT FROM MEXICAN ORPHANAGE

ctress Jennifer Aniston is reportedly adopting children Afrom two Mexican orphanages. Aniston is now considering adopting orphans she's been financially supporting. Aniston regularly visits Casa Hogar Sion and Casa Hogar de Los Ninos orphanages in Tijuana, Mexico. She provided the two orphanages with school equipment, personal hygiene items as well as toys and clothes for babies and toddlers. "This has brought some happiness into her life, and brought her close to her dream of having her own child. Finding the fulfilment she's missing in her marriage to Justin Theroux as she spends time with the children from the facilities," "a source close to Aniston said. "She gets to be around kids, and she's feeling appreciated for a change. She even wants to bring one or more kids home so she can feel like a mom all the time," "he source added. According to the website, Aniston's former husband Brad Pitt was the one who came up with the idea to adopt kids in Mexico. The former couple had talked about adopting a child from the country before he left her to be with "Brad really gave her the courage to that.' Hearing Brad say those words actress Angelina Jolie more than a move forward. He told her, 'You'll be an was just what she needed," "he source CAST: Gael García Bernal, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Alondra decade ago. amazing mother. I've always believed said. Source: IANS Hidalgo, Oscar Flores, Marco Pérez Direction: Jonás Cuarón DIRECTION: Jonás Cuarón GENRE: Thriller DURATION: 1 hour 36 minutes

CINDY CRAWFORD SLAMS FASHION INDUSTRY STORY : A group of Mexicans cross over the border to the US illegally, but run into a psychotic killer, who doesn’t FOR WANTING THINNER MODELS want immigrants to step foot in his country. odel Cindy Crawford REVIEW : Desierto was released in the US way back in has slammed the 2015 (it was Mexico’s entry to the Oscars for the Best Mfashion industry for Foreign Language Film category), but its Indian release wanting females to be 'thinner'. could not have come at a more appropriate time. Using the The 50-year-old, who was among worn-out premise of a lone killer and his hapless victims the first group of catwalk icons in who have to fight for survival, Jonás Cuarón, the son of 1980 era alongside Christy Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón, gives us a tense thriller Turlington and Linda Evangelista, that throbs with topical urgency following Donald says that the fashion business has Trump’s victory in the recent US elections. drastically changed for the worst The film’s antagonist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is the kind since she began modelling and of person who would have cheered at Trump’s electoral believes catwalk stars are plank of building a wall along the border of Mexico to 'expected' to be a size zero, reports. stop immigrants from taking over the jobs of Americans. "I have a daughter who is entering “It is my home,” he says to himself in the initial few this world, and the expectation is minutes after shooting dead over a dozen hapless for them to be even thinner now. I Mexicans who have crossed over the border, armed only was always a size six; I was never with the hope of finding a better future in the ‘Land of the super-skinny and I never felt bad free’. But a handful manage to escape. Does anyone among about it. You could have boobs, these survive or do they all fall victim to their hunter’s you could have hips, you could cruel game? have a little extra flesh. Now, the Cuarón just gives us snippets of information and hardly models are expected to be so much any insights into any of these characters: one of these thinner," Crawford told. Crawford immigrants (Gael García Bernal) is a man trying to get has 17-year-old son Presley and 15- back to his little son in the US, while another is a young year-old daughter and budding woman (Alondra Hidalgo) whose parents had forced her to model Kaia with her husband leave her home town because they felt it was too Rande Gerber. dangerous for her! And we never know why the hunter "When every model is expected exhibits such extreme hatred. to be a size zero, I don't necessarily This minimalist approach is both the film’s strength think that is a great message for and weakness. Given that it wants to be a political women. The biggest change that I commentary, we wish the film had dug deeper, but taken have seen for the young women simply as a thriller, Cuarón has provided us with a that are modelling today is even visually impressive film (cinematographer Damian more pressure to be even thinner," Garcia’s wide frames superbly capture the vastness and she said. Source: IANS the bleakness of the landscape) that keeps us engrossed. www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS SOUTH ASIA

Pak army resorts to firing along LoC in Pallanwala sector Pakistani MPs fear China-Pakistan JAMMU (TIP): Pakistani troops resorted to firing along Economic Corridor could benefit India the Line of Control (LOC) in the Pallanwala sector of the Jammu district on Nov 17 evening prompting the army to ISLAMABAD (TIP): A group of give a "befitting response". Pakistani lawmakers has expressed "Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation concern that Beijing could eventually in the Pallanwala sector at 1915 hours today,using automatic use the $46 billion China-Pakistan weapons and mortars. Economic Corridor+ (CPEC) to boost its "The same is being responded to befittingly by own trade with India. The 2442km corridor troops", a Defence spokesperson said. stretches from the Chinese border to Pakistani troops on Tuesday had targeted Indian posts Pakistan's Gwadar port+ on the Arabian with heavy firing and shelling for four hours along the LoC Sea. in Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian troops to According to a report in Dawn, some retaliate. members of Pakistan National On Monday, Pakistani troops resorted to shelling and Assembly , during a meeting of the firing on Indian posts in four sectors along the LoC in senate standing committee on planning Pallanwala sector of Jammu, Sunderbani and Naushera and development on Wednesday , said sectors of Rajouri and Khadi sector of Poonch district, in that China was investing in the CPEC which two persons including a jawan were injured. project to explore new vistas of trade Pakistan on Monday said seven of its soldiers were killed with different countries from India to in firing by Indian troops across the LoC. Central Asian states as well as Europe. The 2003 India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement has virtually Committee chairman Syed Tahir become redundant with a whopping 286 incidents of firing Hussain Mashhadi said, "With improved and shelling along LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir by rail and road links with India... China Pakistani troops that resulted in death of 26 people, would expand its trade not only with including 14 security personnel, since the surgical strike on Central Asian states and European terrorist launch pads in PoK. (PTI) countries but also with India to economically strengthen its eight interests first." Mashhadi also Meanwhile, The Economist said that Suicide bomber kills 4 in underdeveloped provinces." suggested that China's trade relations Balochistan was one of Pakistan's "Irrespective of sour India-Pakistan, with India were far bigger than troubled regions and, therefore, a Kabul: Officials China will definitely use CPEC to Pakistan, as China had inked $100 "surprising location for (CPEC) what expand its trade with India because one billion trade agreements with India last officials hope will become one of the KABUL (TIP): Afghan security officials have confirmed who invests always watches one's year. world's great trade routes". (PTI) that at least four security forces were killed when their vehicle was attacked by a suicide bomber in the capital Kabul. Strike paralyses normal life in The security officials, who did not want to be named as the Bangladesh buys two investigation into the attack is still underway, said Nepal, 100 arrested Wednesday that 11 others were wounded in the attack which submarines from China took place in Puli Mohmood Kahn area near the Afghan KATHMANDU (TIP): Normal life has been affected in Nepal as a Maoist DHAKA (TIP): Bangladesh took defense ministry compound. faction imposed a nationwide strike to pressurise the government to ensure food delivery on Nov 21 of its first submarines, They said it is not clear if the bomber was on foot or on a security and lower the prices of essential goods, with police arresting more than bought from China, as it seeks to boost its motorbike when he attacked the forces. 100 people for vandalising vehicles and forcing shops to close. naval power in the Bay of Bengal. No any group has claimed responsibility for the attack, The strike was called by the Netra Bikram Chand-led CPN (Maoist). Most of Bangladesh paid a reported $203 million but Taliban insurgents have recently increased their attacks the educational institutions remained closed in Kathmandu and shops for the two submarines, a deal that reflects against Afghan security forces across the country. (AP) remained partially closed. the country's growing economic and Most of the public vehicles, including taxis, were off the road. defence ties with Beijing. Terror-hit Dhaka bakery returned Maoist cadres vandalised vehicles in different parts of the country. Armed forces spokeswoman Taposhi The police arrested at least 100 cadres belonging to the CPN-Maoist (Chanda), Rabeya said they would become part of the to property owner a smaller faction of Maoist party, who were involved in vandalising shops and country's naval fleet at the beginning of vehicles to enforce the shut down, the police said. next year. DHAKA (TIP): Four-months after Bangladesh's worst Media reports said that the party was demanding food guarantee of the "This is the first ever addition of terror attack on an upscale cafe here in the capital's people and opposing price hike of the consumer goods. submarines in Bangladesh defence force," diplomatic enclave, authorities have returned the eatery A large number of security personnel have been deployed in the capital city she told AFP. where 22 people, including an Indian girl, were killed during streets to prevent any untoward incident. Bangladesh has been expanding its a bloody siege by Islamist militants. The agitators torched a parked taxi and two motorcycles as they defied the defence capabilities in recent years, Police handed over the Holey Artisan Bakery to the owner strike, according to the police. (PTI) building a new airbase close to of the plot, Samira Ahmed, on Sunday, following a court neighbouring Myanmar, opening several order, DMP Deputy Commissioner Masudur Rahman said. Bangladesh arrests killer of secular new military cantonments across the Samira's husband along with his friends had started the country and adding new frigates to its Holey Artisan Bakery in 2014, bdnews24.com reported. blogger, publisher naval fleet. The cafe in Dhaka's diplomatic district was popular with In 2013, the government of Prime foreigners because of its food, lakeside view and sprawling DHAKA: An Islamist militant leader, the prime suspect in the brutal murders Minister Sheikh Hasina signed a billion- grass-lawn. of a secular blogger and a publisher in Bangladesh, has been arrested from the dollar deal with Russia to buy fighter The cafe was attacked by a group of militants on July 1, national capital, police said today. training jets, helicopters and anti-tank who took around 30 people, mostly foreigners, hostage in the Khairul Islam alias Fahim, a leader of intelligence wing of the outlawed missiles. cafe. Ansar al-Islam also known as Ansarullah Bangla Team, was arrested from Hasina announced the plan to purchase The militants killed 20 hostages, including 17 foreigners, Kamlapur Rail Station area in Dhaka last night, said Masudur Rahman, Deputy two submarines the same year as part of before the army stormed the cafe early next morning, and Commissioner of the Detective Branch of Police. her government's move to build a modern killed five militants to free the remaining hostages. Khairul, 24, was believed to be involved in the murders of Jagriti Prakashani navy to defend the resource-rich Bay of Indian girl Tarishi, 18, who was among the hostages was publisher Faisal Arefin Dipan and secular activist Niladri Chatterjee Niloy, Bengal. also killed by the attackers. besides scores of deadly attacks on secular activists and foreigners. A UN tribunal has settled Bangladesh's Two police officers were also killed in the operation. Khairul participated in the murders of Dipan and Niloy, Joint Commissioner long-standing maritime border disputes The police took control of the cafe to preserve the evidence Detective Branch of Police Abdul Baten was quoted as saying by 'Dhaka with neighbours Myanmar and India, in the aftermath of the attack. Tribune'. paving the way for Dhaka to invite bids Later, questions were raised over the illegal commercial Baten said Khairul admitted his involvement in the killings during primary from multinational firms to explore for oil use of the property. interrogation. He said Khairul had joined the group in 2013 and the next year he in the Bay. Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain met its senior leader Sayed Ziaul Haque, a sacked army major for his Bangladesh officials say that has had warned that the owner of the cafe would have to face involvement in a failed coup in December 2011. ensured the country's sovereignty over action for opening it illegally. (PTI) Khairul had started to collect information about the duo since January 2015 111,631 square kilometres (43,100 square and provided it to the outfit's Askari section (armed wing) to carry out the miles) of sea, an area nearly equal to its killings, he added. landmass. Lookout for more south asian "Seeing CCTV footage, Khairul has identified four people involved in blogger Xi Jinping last month became the first and secular writer Avijit's killing and we are analysing the information," Baten Chinese president in 30 years to visit news log on to said. Dipan was hacked to death at his office in Dhaka's Shabagh area in broad Bangladesh, which has historically been daylight on October 31, 2015. The group had claimed responsibility for the more closely allied to rival regional power www.theindianpanorama.com murder. (PTI) India. 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Source: TOI THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com HEALTH & FITNESS YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 17 Marijuana could help treat drug addiction, REASONS YOU’RE NOT depression sing marijuana could help some alcoholics and people addicted to Uopioids kick the habit and may also help people suffering from depression, post- LOSING WEIGHT traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and social anxiety, says a study. osing weight is no walk in the park. "Research suggests that people may be using A lot of it actually depends on your cannabis as an exit drug to reduce the use of Lmetabolism — while some people are substances that are potentially more harmful, blessed with burning off calories faster such as opioid pain medication," said the than you probably finish your meal, others study's lead investigator Zach Walsh, Associate aren't so lucky. In fact, for a large part of Professor at University of British Columbia's the population, losing weight is an uphill Okanagan campus in Canada. task. And it often happens that you're The study published in the journal Clinical religiously following a diet and exercise Psychology Review is based on a systematic regime but are still failing to drop those review of research on the medical cannabis pounds. Here are some blunders you could use and mental health as well as reviews on be making that are hindering your non-medical cannabis use. progress... However, the review concluded that cannabis use might not be recommended for conditions You don't sleep enough such as bipolar disorder and psychosis. Sleep is extremely essential and not "In reviewing the limited evidence on simply a time when your body is resting. medical cannabis, it appears that patients and And when you don't sleep enough, you're others who have advocated for cannabis as a lowering the benefits that come with tool for harm reduction and mental health dieting and exercise. Sleep deprivation can have some valid points," Walsh said. cause a number of health woes, not to It is important to identify ways to help mention a sluggish metabolism, increased mental health professional move beyond appetite and lower energy levels. stigma to better understand the risk and benefits of cannabis, Walsh added. You reward yourself too often "There is not currently a lot of clear No matter how well you think you're whenever it needs an energy boost, usually crucial when it comes to losing weight, so guidance on how mental health professionals doing at the gym, rewarding yourself between meals. A number of studies have be conscious of exactly how much you can best work with people who are using regularly with sweet treats for every extra established that eating frequent small put on your plate. "Snacking can actually cannabis for medical purposes," Walsh said. hour spent at the gym will undo any good meals is a better weight management be beneficial if one makes the right Source: IANS that you have done. While it is alright to strategy than eating one or two large choice. By choosing nutritious bites, motivate yourself now and then, be careful meals. One strategy is to divide your food people can not only satisfy hunger, but Cough virus helps combat because every little treat has far more evenly, eating smaller nutritious portions also get additional nutrients that they calories than you imagine. every few hours." need for a healthy living. The idea is not liver cancer in adulthood to ban snacks but to plan them," explains You have a lot of sweet drinks You binge eat Dr Nupur. A virus that cause respiratory illnesses and You may be following a diet but it will be Giving in to temptation and gorging on stomach upsets in children could help in the of little use if you don't watch what you your favourite foods can wreak havoc on You stick to the same workout regime fight against primary liver cancer, according to drink. Smoothies, packaged fruit juices, your diet. A cheat day where you allow The trick to losing weight quickly is to a study. Reovirus stimulates the body's own fizzy, energy and aerated drinks are yourself a small portion of your favourite ensure that you vary your workout immune system to kill off the cancerous cells packed with sugar and calories that will snack is alright but to go on a binge eating regime regularly. When your body gets and is also able to kill off the hepatitis C virus cause you to gain weight. Instead, have spree will undo all the good that you're used to the same exercise routine, you'll - a common cause of primary liver cancer - at green tea, coconut water and natural fruit done over the previous days. Be consistent find it harder to lose weight. Mix up your the same time, the researchers at the juices sans any sugar. in your diet and you'll soon get the results regime — not only will you enjoy your University of Leeds discovered. you desire. Explains healing diet specialist workouts, you'll also see results faster. These early stage findings are important You barely eat Dhvani Shah, "Apart from weight gain, because primary liver cancer is the third This is another mistake that a lot of binge eating results in a stark decrease in You have underlying medical conditions highest cause of cancer deaths worldwide and, dieters make. Just because you're on a diet micronutrients causing dull skin, hairfall, When you're suffering from certain if surgery is not an option, the prognosis is doesn't mean you have to eat tiny morsels hormonal imbalance, acidity and medical conditions, losing weight is more poor. Study co-leader Dr Stephen Griffin, for each meal. Eating very little makes constipation. Other side-effects include difficult. Associate Professor of Viral Oncology at the your body store whatever you east as fat — vitamin deficiencies, loss of muscle tone These include hypothyroidism, PCOS University of Leeds, said: "Ultimately we hope just the opposite of what you want. It also and lower bone density." and other hormonal conditions that that by simultaneously treating the tumor, and causes your metabolism to slow down, cause weight gain. You could also be the hepatitis virus that is driving the growth of making it more difficult for you to lose You don't watch your portion size suffering from some sort of food allergy the tumor, we may provide a more effective weight. Clinical nutritionist Dr Nupur Eating healthy doesn't mean you pile or side-effects of some medication that therapy and improve the outcomes for patients. Krishnan says, "The human body is your plate high with salads or other low you're taking that is making it tough for "Current treatments for liver cancer that programmed to send out hunger signals cal meals. Watching your portion size is you to lose weight. Source: TOI can't be removed by surgery are mainly palliative with chemotherapy only tending to prolong life, rather than cure and it can have significant side effects." The University of WHY SOME WOMEN ARE UNABLE TO CONCEIVE Leeds team found that Reovirus was successful in treating both liver cancer cells grown in the laboratory and those taken directly from esearchers have found that endometriosis -- a chronic patients undergoing surgery. condition affecting around 10 per cent of women -- may be When introduced into the body, Reovirus Rthe reason behind their difficulty in getting pregnant. stimulates an immune system factor known as Endometriosis -- chronic abdominal pain, irregular periods, and interferon, which in turn causes the activation lowered fertility -- is strongly associated with infertility and up to of a specific white blood cell called a Natural 50 per cent of women who require infertility treatment have it, the Killer cell. These Natural Killer cells then kill study said. both the tumor, and cells infected with the In order to become pregnant, a woman must produce a mature hepatitis C virus. egg, which then is released to be fertilised. Stimulating the immune system to kill However, the study found that eggs in women who have cancer cells is known as immunotherapy. It endometriosis are affected by a very hostile uterine environment differs from chemotherapy, in which the actual that lowers fertility. drugs kill the cancer cells. The researchers are In women with endometriosis, ability of the egg to mature gets now hoping to start the first in-human clinical blocked as it suffers serious damage by exposure to follicular fluid trials. Study co-leader Professor Alan Melcher, and the egg quality gets severely compromised, the researchers now Professor of Translational explained. doctoral student at the University of Southampton.More research Immunotherapy at the Institute of Cancer "The study found that fluid from the follicles of patients with is now needed to investigate whether such damage caused by Research, London, said: "Our study establishes endometriosis was found to block egg maturation by generating endometriosis is treatable or preventable, Lane said. According to a completely new type of viral immunotherapy free-radical chemicals called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in the researchers, the effects of endometriosis on eggs could be for the most common primary liver cancer egg, which damage their DNA. This damage caused the egg not to prevented by antioxidants, as they can decrease ROS levels and type, hepatocellular carcinoma, which has a mature, and hence it could not be fertilised," added Simon Lane, help eggs to mature. Source: IANS very poor prognosis in its advanced form. Source: ANI www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS SCIENCE & TECH DRDO SCIENTISTS DEVELOP SURVEILLANCE UAV FOR MARS SURFACE TOO DRY TO ARMED FORCES HYDERABAD (TIP): Heralding a new era in the BE HABITABLE: SCIENTISTS indigenous development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), DRDO on Wednesday successfully carried out the LONDON (TIP): Mars is a primary maiden flight of TAPAS 201 (RUSTOM - II), a Medium target in the search for life outside Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV. Earth, and liquid water is the most The test flight took place from Aeronautical Test important pre-requisite for life. But a Range (ATR), Chitradurga, 250 km from Bangalore. team of international researchers has Chitradurga is a newly developed flight test range for the found that Mars is incredibly dry, and testing of UAVs and manned aircraft. has been that way for millions of years. The flight accomplished the main objectives of proving "Evidence shows that more than three the flying platform, such as take-off, bank, level flight billion years ago Mars was wet and and landing. TAPAS 201 has been designed and developed habitable. However, this latest research by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the reaffirms just how dry the environment Bangalore-based premier lab of DRDO with HAL-BEL as is today," said Christian Schroder, its production partner. Lecturer at the University of Stirling in The UAV weighing two tonnes was piloted (external Britain and internal) by the pilots from the Armed Forces. It is "For life to exist in the areas we also the first R&D prototype UAV which has undergone investigated, it would need to find certification and qualification for the first flight from the pockets far beneath the surface, located Center for Military Airworthiness & Certification away from the dryness and radiation (CEMILAC) and Directorate General of Aeronautical present on the ground," Schroder, who is Quality Assurance (DGAQA). also science team collaborator for planet's equator and at a similar latitude the present-day extreme aridity that has TAPAS 201, a multi-mission UAV is being developed to NASA's Mars Exploration Rover to Gale crater. persisted on Mars for millions of years, carry out the Intelligence, Surveillance and Opportunity mission, noted. The researchers calculated a the study said. Reconnaissance (ISR) roles for the three Armed Forces The discovery, published in the chemical weathering rate for Mars, in A study published last year, which with an endurance of 24 hours. It is capable of carrying journal Nature Communications, this case how long it takes for rust to used data from the Curiosity Rover different combinations of payloads like Medium Range provides vital insight into the planet's form from the metallic iron present in investigating Gale crater on Mars, Electro Optic (MREO), Long Range Electro Optic (LREO), current environment and shows how meteorites. suggested that very salty liquid water Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Electronic Intelligence difficult it would be for life to exist on This chemical weathering process might be able to condense in the top (ELINT), Communication Intelligence (COMINT) and Mars today. depends on the presence of water. It layers of Martian soil overnight. Situational Awareness Payloads (SAP) to perform Using data from the Opportunity takes at least 10 and possibly up to "But, as our data show, this moisture missions during day and night. mission, the scientists examined a 10,000 times longer on Mars to reach the is much less than the moisture present According to an official release, the development of cluster of meteorites at Meridiani same levels of rust formation than in even in the driest places on Earth," UAV immensely contributes towards the Make-in-India Planum -- a plain just south of the the driest deserts on Earth and points to Schroder explained. Source: IANS initiative as many critical systems such as airframe, landing gear, flight control and avionics sub-systems are being developed in India with the collaboration of private industries. Defence Electronics Application WhatsApp Laboratory (DEAL) of DRDO has developed the data link Now apps to help you for the UAV.Rustom- II will undergo further trials for launches video validating the design parameters, before going for User Validation Trials. Source: TOI track ATMs, banks and calling to take on New fitness tracker can tell Google Duo, Skype you how much muscle, fat is hatsApp will launch video post offices with cash calling service on its app, Wa move that will help the your body made of aving trouble with cash or Indians that use the app, the more popular messaging platform PS and navigation equipment and mapping liquidity lately due to improved the accuracy of the feature.” compete with the likes of Skype, devices Hdemonetisation exercises floated Walnut is not alone. Another app called Apple’s FaceTime and the recently Gproducer by the government? Worry not, as help is Cashnocash also uses crowdsourcing launched Google Duo. TomTom on around the corner. mechanisms to help users track ATMs, The new feature will be rolled Wednesday Several app developers are working on banks and post offices with cash out to WhatsApp’s over one billion launched a new new ways to help customers lay their availability. Cashnocash, which went live users over the next few days. Rs 13,999 activity hands on cash as quickly as possible and on Monday, is founded by Manjunath “This has been in the works for tracker, TomTom save them the trouble of looking for an Talwar and Abhijit Kansas and has data some time and we are glad that we Touch, along ATM with cash. of over 4,000 ATMs in the country. The are launching the service from with two other One such app is the Walnut app, which app-makers claim that nearly 8,000 people India, which has our largest products to was originally designed to help users have already used the app. userbase. Like voice calls, video penetrate the track their expenses. However, via a blog Talwar and Kansas reportedly said that calls are also going to be dynamic Indian GPS post, the app developer informed users they had approached banks for data on i.e. depending on the quality of fitness watch that they had made a new feature ATMs but were declined. They also said network, the video will adjust market. available which could help users track that they were talking to companies such accordingly,” WhatsApp Head of According to the company, the lesser-priced TomTom ATMs with cash. as Hitachi, Secure One and CMS to get Business Neeraj Arora said. Touch, comes with a new body composition analysis Based on the ATM usage of more than more data on ATMs to help more He added that like text and voice technology which is not available on any other fitness 1.8 million subscribers of the app, Walnut consumers. calling features, video calls will device available in the market. not only points towards a functional ATM All the apps work mostly in the same also be encrypted end-to-end to “Obesity is considered the core of many diseases. With but also provides information about the format. When a user logs on to the ensure safety and privacy of its Body composition analysis right at your wrist, it will be a length of queues at the ATM and the time website/app and searches for ATMs in a users. great indicator of your overall well being and knowing it was last active. region, the result shows up a series of “With the new update, users your body composition changes. Now with this While green pins on the map interface ATMs with cash and wait time. This helps simply can choose between a voice innovation, we’re making technology more accessible to inside the app means that the ATMs are other people logging into the app. or a video call and go ahead with everyone. So will our focus on fitter India,” Hitesh Ahuja, currently active, orange pins denote that However, there might be instances where the call,” he said. country manager, TomTom India, said, adding that India the ATMs were recently active and grey several ATMs without information might Arora did not give any estimates has the third most obese population in the world. pins means that ATMs were last active in show up as they might not have been used about the volume of video calls “With the push of a button, TomTom Touch fitness the last few days. so far. WhatsApp expects to facilitate in tracker measures the percentage of body fat and muscle “You can also help your friends and Another such app is CMS’ own app the coming days. mass in the body. Until now, this metric has been other people around you by sharing the named CMS ATM Finder. The Finder app In June, WhatsApp had available with dedicated scales or expensive technology. location and queue status of a functional provides information on ATMs managed announced that its platform saw The launch of TomTom Touch fitness tracker now makes ATM. Every time you visit an ATM and by CMS. The site lets you choose your over 100 million voice calls are BCA more accessible to a broader audience,” Ahuja successfully withdraw cash, we’ll send state and city and the list shows ATMs made every day. explained. you a push notification to tell us the that are up and running. The site also “In line with the user base, India The TomTom Touch fitness can be worn 24-7 and queue status at the ATM. We’ve also made allows the option to notify CMS if a is one of the most active voice includes functions like tracking steps, sleep, all day it simple to share information about particular ATM is shut or out of cash. calling countries for us,” he added. heart-rate, calories burned. It also comes equipped with a #ATMwithCash with your friends on CMS says if it is notified about an ATM Facebook-owned WhatsApp has sports mode for running, cycling or hitting the gym and WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other not functioning or has run out of cash, it almost become the default also shows up smartphone notifications. Source: HT social channels,” the blog post explained will take action quickly. messaging application for people in adding that the “more the number of Source: HT countries like India and Brazil. THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com BIZ AND FINANCE YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 19 NISSAN’S ELECTRIC CAR ON ITS WAY TO INDIA INDIAN AUTO INC CAN BENGALURU (TIP): Japan car maker Nissan on Wednesday said that it is working on bringing the much- awaited electric car Nissan Leaf to India, but declined to GENERATE 6.5CR NEW JOBS put a date on it as it believes that issues relating to tax and infrastructure in the country are yet to be sorted out. Arun Malhotra, managing director, Nissan India told FE that the company will launch the product at an opportune time. “We are ready, but there are some issues relating to BY 2026: KENICHI AYUKAWA government taxation and infrastructure. At this point of time, it does not make business sense to launch, you will NEW DELHI (TIP): Indian have to wait and watch,” he said. automobile industry can contribute The car company claimed that it has the pedigree and the over 12 per cent to the country's GDP necessary R&D might to launch Leaf in India and the team and generate around 6.5 crore in Chennai is on the ‘back-end job’, not only for Indian additional jobs over the next decade, a market, but also for other overseas markets. Nissan Leaf is top Maruti Suzuki India official said. a compact five-door hatchback electric car manufactured by "Our vision is that over the next Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in decade, the Indian automobile sector December 2010, followed by various European countries must contribute in excess of 12 per cent and Canada in 2011. of the country's GDP. We (auto As of September 2016, the Nissan Leaf is the world’s all- industry) want to create nearly 65 time best selling highway-capable all-electric car with million additional jobs by 2026," Maruti almost 240,000 units sold since 2010. Suzuki India Managing Director and Malhotra said as part of its plan to have a bigger play in CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said at an event the domestic market , Nissan will be rolling out Nissan GT- here. R on December 2, in Mumbai. Nissan had in September Currently, the automobile industry is announced the start of pre-booking for the 2017 Nissan GT- contributing 7.1 per cent to the GDP of R in India. The new GT-R was unveiled at the New York India and around 3.2 crore people are International Auto Show in March this year . “It is going to employed directly and indirectly by the be an engineering marvel,” he quipped. sector, he added. Elaborating on the future plans, he said that the focus Ayukawa said in the last ten years, will be to increase the network and sales. Besides, number the total investment by the automobile of products has to be scaled up. industry in the country has been to the global automobile markets. This will Companies Act asked corporates to Malhotra said that the senior management of the tune of 35 billion dollars. only happen if we create safe, efficient invest in CSR, many of its members company has already announced that between now and "Our responsibility towards the and environment-friendly vehicles," had been already engaged in various 2021, it will introduce 8 new models in India across Nissan communities where we are operating Ayukawa said. Seeking more focus of CSR initiatives. and Datsun brands. Nissan Motor India reported domestic also increases. It's our duty to develop a the government on licensing norms and "We have been specially focused in sales of 6,108 vehicles in October2016 versus 3,246 units sold sustainable, mutually beneficial and enforcement of road safety rules in the the fields of village development, skill in the same month a year ago. Source: FE inclusive socio-economic ecosystem," he country, he added that such initiatives training, safeguarding the environment said. would help to achieve a more and road safety. Now the time has come Mistry avoids face-off, skips He added that in order to grow the purposeful impact on the society. when we all get together as one entity to industry, we will have to focus on areas "Without robust licensing norms and draft and implement an 'Industry Social two Tata board meetings like congestion, air pollution, global enforcement, efforts of the industry in Responsibility Plan' so that we can have warming and road accidents. driving training falls short," Ayukawa a bigger positive impact," he said. Mumbai: Cyrus Mistry on Thursday skipped two crucial "Our aim is to be among the top three said. He added that long before the new Source: PTI board meetings, of Tata Sons and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), his first such absence since he was ousted as chairman from both companies. The board of directors of Tata Sons did not discuss BILLIONAIRE WARREN BUFFETT issues linked to Mistry, Tata executives said. However, at JPMorgan to pay over the TCS meeting, which was chaired by Ishaat Hussain, it was decided that the company will convene an $250 million in China INVESTS IN 4 US AIRLINES extraordinary meeting (EGM) on December 13 to remove NEW YORK (TIP): Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc Mistry as a director from its board. On November 10, Tata bribery case on Monday said it has bought shares in the four biggest US Sons had said Hussain will replace Mistry as TCS airlines: American Airlines Group Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc, chairman. Southwest Airlines Co and United Continental Holdings Inc. TCS is the first company from the Tata Group to fix the The investments mark an unexpected reversal for Berkshire, EGM date. In the next few weeks, boards of Tata Steel, Tata which has avoided the airline sector for nearly two decades after a Motors, Indian Hotels and Tata Chemicals will also troubled investment in the former US Air Group, a forerunner to consider convening similar EGMs. Despite opposition from American. They also expand Berkshire's bet on the US economy, parent company Tata Sons, Mistry remains chairman in and in particular transportation. Berkshire already owns the these four group firms. To remove Mistry from boards of BNSF railroad and the NetJets luxury plane unit, and in January listed Tata companies, a majority of shareholders have to paid $32.1 billion for aircraft parts maker Precision Castparts. agree. In Tata Motors, Indian Hotels and Tata Chemicals, According to a regulatory filing, Berkshire as of Sept. 30 owned independent directors have supported Mistry's continuance 21.8 million American shares worth $797 million, 6.3 million Delta as chairman while in Tata Steel, the six independent shares worth $249.3 million, and 4.5 million United shares worth directors were divided for and against him. It remains to be $237.8 million. seen how shareholders factor in the views of these NEW YORK (TIP): JPMorgan Chase & Co will pay Buffett told CNBC television that Berkshire later invested in directors. more than $250 million to settle allegations by the US Southwest, and was disclosing that stake to avoid misleading Mistry's dismissal as Tata Sons chairman and attempts government that it had hired children of Chinese investors into believing he was avoiding the carrier. to remove him from other group companies has raised decision makers to win business, a source familiar with It is unclear whether Buffett or one of his deputies, Todd questions about governance practices at the Tata Group. the matter told Reuters. Combs and Ted Weschler, invested in the airlines. "It's (the TCS EGM) the most regrettable step by the Tatas The bank will pay roughly $200 million combined to Shares often rise when investors perceive that Berkshire has and murder of corporate governance as till date they have the Securities and Exchange Commission and the given them its imprimatur. not spelt out why Cyrus was replaced as chairman," said Justice Department and more than $50 million to the Buffett usually handles larger Berkshire investments such as Anil Singhvi, chairman, ICan Advisors. Singhvi wondered Federal Reserve, the source said. Kraft Heinz Co, Wells Fargo & Co, Coca-Cola Co and International how directors who had come on board recently and were There will not be any individual prosecution at this Business Machines Corp. yet to acquaint themselves with the group's businesses, had time, the source said. His Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate also owns roughly 90 agreed to go along with the decision to replace Mistry. The SEC opened an investigation into JPMorgan in companies such as BNSF, Geico car insurance and Dairy Queen Singhvi's reference was to Venu Srinivasan, Ajay Piramal 2013 over the hiring. The Justice Department opened a ice cream. and Amit Chandra who had joined Tata Sons months before parallel investigation around the same time. The airline investments are "really important for investor Mistry's removal. Investment banks have a long history of employing confidence" in that sector, said Adam Hackel, an airline analyst at Barring Mistry, Thursday's board meeting, which was the children of China's politically connected. While Imperial Capital LLC in New York. Hussain's first as chairman of TCS, was attended by all the close ties to top government officials are a boon to any Berkshire did not respond to requests for comment. directors with Ron Sommer and Clayton Christensen banking franchise across the world, they are especially In after-hours trading, American shares rose 3.8 percent, Delta joining in via videoconference. beneficial in China, where relationships and personal 3.4 percent, Southwest 3.3 percent and United 2.2 percent. After the TCS board meeting, Hussain and the company's connections play a critical role in business decisions. US airlines have benefited in recent years from lower fuel costs, MD & CEO N Chandrasekaran attended the Tata Sons The SEC, JPMorgan and the Justice Department all labor peace, higher fees from checked bags and other once-free board meet chaired by Ratan Tata that lasted for nearly two declined to comment. services, and reduced competition through mergers. hours. This was Chandrasekaran's first board meet as a The settlement was first reported by Bloomberg. It Such factors helped the four largest US carriers post a record Tata Sons director. Source: TOI will end a probe into whether the bank's hires violated $21.7 billion combined profit in 2015, and command more than US anti-bribery laws, Bloomberg said. two-thirds of the domestic market. Source: Reuters www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS TURN PAGE

contd from Page 1 Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton for Defense secretary; Labor secretary: Victoria Lipnic -- the January 7, 8 and 9, 2017 is likely to be attended Texas Rep. Mike McCaul for Homeland Security Commissioner of the Equal Employment by close to 3000 Non-Residential Indians and Demonetization stalls... secretary; and former New York City Mayor Rudy Opportunity Commission since 2010 who also delegates from across the world, Mr. Mulay Giuliani, former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton, served as an assistant secretary of Labor for said. Mr. Mulay highlighted how Ministry of that demand. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Governor Nikki Haley for secretary of state. employment standards from 2002 until 2009 -- is External Affairs (MEA) has been working will reply to the debate, in which a united Here is a list of likely contenders, as on November the most likely candidate for Labor Secretary. A ceaselessly in the last 10 months to bring opposition has attacked the government over 17. The list has been prepared on the basis of possible private sector pick is Andrew Puzder, significant changes so that NRIs can connect what they call "economic anarchy". information gathered from various sources in chief executive of CKE Restaurants, the parent with India in a better way. The Govt is keen to In the Lok Sabha, which did not function media and the Trump transition team. The Indian company of Carl's Jr., Hardee's, Green Burrito address the issues of concern to the Indian yesterday after obituaries, opposition parties Panorama does not lay claim to the list being and Red Burrito. Diaspora and seek their insights and have moved 21 adjournment motions, which seek exhaustive or perfect. Health and Human Services secretary: Rep. suggestions. Those suggestions will be given to put aside regular work to debate and vote on the Secretary of State: Former New York City Tom Price (R-Ga.), the chairman of the House great importance to transform them into proper notes ban. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Former U.S. Ambassador to Budget Committee and an early Trump backer, is actions. To a question about a perceptible loss of would allow the debate but not until lawmakers the United Nations John Bolton; Senate Foreign being considered for Secretary of Health and interest among NRIs in the PBD during the last stopped shouting. When that did happen, she Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker; Human Services.Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby couple of years, Mr. Mulay lamented that PBD adjourned the Lower House for the day. "We are Richard Haass, president of the Council on Jindal is another possible candidate for the job. had failed to attract NRIs during the last couple ready to discuss any issue, there is nothing to Foreign Relations. Housing and Urban Development of years as it could not effectively address their hide. We want the Congress to clarify, are they South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is also being secretary: Names being circulated include Pam concerns. But, over the last couple of months a with the government decision or not? You've got considered for the post. Patenaude, the president of the J. Ronald vigorous exercise to focus on the issues every right to make demands, and the Treasury secretary: Steven Mnuchin, a 17- Terwilliger Foundation for Housing America's impacting the Diaspora has been undertaken government will reply to it all," said senior union year-veteran of Goldman Sachs; House Financial Families, former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown and the coming PBD 2017 being held in minister Venkaiah Naidu this morning. Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling; JPMorgan and former New York Rep. Rick Lazio (R). Bengaluru on January 7,8 and 9 will surely be 'There is no question of a rollback of the Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon. Transportation secretary: Rep. John Mica (R- different. He said there was enormous response government's cash clean-up move,' Finance Secretary of Defense: Alabama Sen. Jeff Fla.); James Simpson, the former commissioner to the forthcoming PBD. He extended an Minister Arun Jaitley said, rejecting the Sessions; Former George W. Bush National of New Jersey's Department of Transportation invitation to Indian Diaspora to visit India Opposition's demand of a probe by a Joint Security Adviser Stephen Hadley; Sen. Tom and the former head of the Federal Transit which was fast transforming and attend the Parliamentary Committee into the alleged leak of Cotton (R-Ark.);Former Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.); Administration during the George W. Bush PBD as well. information to BJP units and "friends of BJP" on Clinton CIA director Jim Woolsey and Sen. Kelly administration; and Mark Rosenker, the former Mr. Mulay who was transiting through New notes ban. Regarding the opposition's other Ayotte (R-N.H.) chairman of the National Transportation Safety York on his way to Canada spent a couple of demand, that the Prime Minister respond to the Attorney general: Kansas Secretary of State Board. hours meeting with members of Indian debate, Mr. Jaitley said it was the prerogative of Kris Kobach; Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.); Florida Energy secretary: Continental Resources American community in Long Island and the party and government to decide who would Attorney General Pam Bondi CEO Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma billionaire shared his views with a gathering of about 50 reply. Opposition parties, except for the Interior secretary: Robert Grady,a George H. who has been a friend of Trump's for years; Rep. persons who had come from all over the tristate Trinamool Congress, have not demanded that the W. Bush White House official with ties to New Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), a Trump energy adviser; area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. government withdraw the notes ban, but have Jersey Gov. Chris Christie; Forrest Lucas; Sarah venture capitalist Robert Grady; James criticized the manner in which it was Palin; Mead Treadwell, the former lieutenant Connaughton, a former utility executive; and Ban on Immigrants to... implemented causing hardship to common people governor of Alaska; Former Republican Rep. Kristine Svinicki, the sole Republican on the who have had to queue up for hours at banks amid Richard Pombo; Former Arizona Gov. Jan Nuclear Regulatory Commission "The day we shut things down, the day we cut a cash crunch. Ministers speaking in the debate Brewer; Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin; Wyoming Education Secretary: Indiana Rep. Luke these out, the day we decide to go back ... that is said the radical step was taken in national Rep. Cynthia Lummis; and Oklahoma oilman Messer; William Evers, a research fellow at the happening now, that's getting to the end of this interest to end corruption and black money. No Harold Hamm. Hoover Institution; Tony Zeiss, a former great incredible experiment," he said. honest taxpayer would lose a single rupee, while Agriculture secretary: Sid Miller, the current president of Central Piedmont Community Organized in association with Indiaspora, it those with unaccounted wealth would suffer, as secretary of agriculture in Texas; Governor Sam College; Michelle Rhee, an education reform was attended by some top Indian-American would terror organizations that had been choked Brownback of Kansas; former governors: Dave activist who formerly served as the chancellor of leaders and several current and past members by the currency ban, they said. Heineman (Nebraska), Sonny Perdue (Georgia) Washington D.C.'s public schools; Former Indiana of his Administration from this community. Before the winter session began PM Modi had and Rick Perry (Texas); Charles Herbster, a Gov. Mitch Daniels, now the president of the "You are incredible group of Americans," he said he was counting on "good debates" on key Republican donor; Mike McCloskey, a dairy Purdue University System; Gerard Robinson a said welcoming the guests as he commended issues and hopes the opposition will cooperate to executive in Indiana; Bruce Rastetter, a major fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Diwali as celebration that opens its arms to support key legislation like taking the next steps Republican donor in Iowa, and Kip Tom, a farmer. focused on education policy; Tony Bennett, the people of all faiths. to introduce the national Goods and Services Tax Commerce secretary: Billionaire investor former Florida Commissioner of Education and In his remarks, Biden congratulated three or GST, the biggest tax reform in decades. Wilbur Ross, a Trump economic adviser is the former Indiana Superintendent of Public new Indian-Americans elected to the House of Trump's leading contender for the job.Dan Instruction; Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker; Hanna Representative on November 8 -- Pramila Guesses galore about... DiMicco, the former CEO of steelmaker Nucor Skandera, the New Mexico Secretary of Jayapal (from Washington State), Raja Corp and a Trump trade adviser, is another Education; and education activists Betsy DeVos Krishnamoorthi (from Illinois) and Ro Khanna Names being floated for top Cabinet positions possibility, though he is expected to be tapped as and Kevin Chavous. (from California). include: Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions and U.S. Trade Representative. Veterans Affairs secretary: House Veterans' The Gold Star father Khizr Khan and his Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller wife Ghazala Khan were the special invitees for Homeland Security secretary: House the event. In the middle of his remarks, Biden Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul; Rep. asked them to the podium. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the chairman of the Biden praised Khan for taking a strong Homeland Security Committee's transportation stand against religious hatred during the security panel; David Clarke, the conservative general elections, he appealed to the attendees Sheriff of Milwaukee County,Wis. not to be disappointed by the results of the Environmental Protection Agency election. administrator: Mike Catanzaro, a George W. "This is America...This is kind of who we Bush-era EPA official; Jeff Holmstead, another are," Biden said referring to Khan. "You former Bush EPA official; Venture capitalist reminded millions of Americans why there is Robert Grady,who was an environmental adviser hope and faith. I will say you that the fact that for George H.W. Bush; Myron Ebell, a climate the other team won does not mean that that was skeptic who is running the EPA working group on rejected," Biden said. Trump's transition team; Joe Aiello, director of "We lost because of awful lot of hardworking the New Jersey Department of Environmental Americans who live in areas where we did not Protection's Division of Environmental Safety pay much attention to. Barack Obama won and Quality Assurance; Carol Comer, the these people. They are not racist. They did not commissioner of the Indiana Department of vote for the Democrats this time," he said. Environmental Management, who was appointed Vice President Biden identified globalization by Mike Pence; and Leslie Rutledge, the attorney as among one of the key reasons for the general of Arkansas and a lead challenger of EPA Democratic party defeat. regulations in the state. Globalization, despite all its advantages, Director of the Office of Management and hurt people in the US. Budget: Eric Ueland, a veteran Republican "I do not want anybody to walk away Capitol Hill aide and top staffer on the Senate thinking that you know because Donald Trump Budget Committee who is working on Trump's says some awful things...He is the most transition team, is a possible candidate to lead the unpopular elected President in American OMB. Former Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn is also history. Just as Hillary was very unpopular. seen as a potential OMB chief. There has been no election in American history when the negatives of both the PBD 2017 will... candidates have been this high," Biden said. "I do not care what your political affiliation Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in is we have to not give up. One election will not Bengaluru, which is scheduled to take place on change America," he added. THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com SPIRITUALITY YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 21 TOP POWERFUL SPIRITUAL & PHYSICAL WEAPONS FROM ANCIENT HINDU TEXTS

here are many examples of symbolism choice weapon of Lord Parashurama, sixth and descriptions of weapons in Avatar of Vishnu. Parashurama was the guru THinduism scriptures. Here is a list of the of Dronacharya, the guru who instructed the weapons/astras that are mentioned in various Pandavas in the epic of the Mahabharata. hindu texts and epics such as the Ramayana Bhishma and Karna, half brother of Pandava and Mahabharata. A few of these weapons in also took instruction in weaponry from modern day are just used for religious symbols, Parashurama, a disciple of lord Shiva, and was but some have evolved and can be connected to known to have terrible temper having lost his other similar weapons used all around the father to the evil Asura. Parashurama’s world. parashu had supernatural powers. It had four cutting edges, one on each end of the blade Brahma’s Arrow head and one on each end of the shaft. In the Ramayana, Lord Rama faced Ravana where he shot arrows and knocked off each of Pashupatastra Ravana’s ten heads, but they grew back The Pashupatastra is the most destructive immediately.The new heads doubled Ravana’s personal weapon of Lord Shiva, discharged by strength so Lord Rama fired the arrow of the mind, the eyes, words, or a bow. Never to be Brahma that had been imparted to him by used against lesser enemies or by lesser Agastya, a sage and heavenly historian, while warriors, the Pashupatastra is capable of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana were exiled in destroying creation and vanquishing all beings. Dandaka Forest. The arrow of Brahma burst It was used in the Mahabharata war by Arjuna Ravana’s chest, passed through his body,and to kill Jayadratha. It was used against returned to Rama’s quiver. Ravana was Lakshmana by Meghanada. It is returned destroyed and Rama was able to return home in without causing any harm since it can be used victory.The arrow of Brahma that Rama shot only to uphold Dharma. had feathers of winds. The points were sun and flames. The shaft was Mount Meru, the hub of Trishula the universe and where Brahma lived. A trishula is a type of Indian trident but also found in Southeast Asia. It is commonly used as Asi a Hindu & Buddhist religious symbol. The word A legend concerning the sword appears in having access to it. It could not be acquired by and are dated from 3rd century BCE to the 1st means “3 spear” in Sanskrit and Pali. The the Shantiparva section of Mahabharata where mere training or meditation, it could only be century CE. trishula is wielded by Lord Shiva and is said to a demon-like being sprang from the midst of bestowed upon a warrior by Lord Shiva or Lord have been used to sever the original head of the sacrificial fires scattering flames all around. Brahma. It required great sacrifice and Gandiva Lord Ganesh. Durga also holds trishula, as one His teeth were sharp and terrible, stomach lean devotion to be granted a Brahmastra, only a few Gandiva is a holy bow created by Brahman of of her many weapons. There are many other and skinny and stature very tall and slim. He people in the Mahabharata had this weapon at old, not to be confused with Brahma, the gods and deities, who hold the weapon trishula. was of exceeding energy and power. their disposal. Creator. Brahma held it first for a thousand The three points have various meanings and Simultaneously,the earth started shaking, there years. The bow was worshiped by Devas, significance, and, common to Hindu religion, were turmoils in the oceans, the forceful winds Sudarshan Chakra Gandharvas and Danavas. Arjuna used it in have many stories behind them. They are started howling all around, the trees started The Sudarshana Chakra is a spinning, disk- Kurukshetra war and he was invincible. It is commonly said to represent various trinities— falling and being torn apart, and the meteors like super weapon with 108 serrated edges used said that beside Lord Krishna no one except creation, maintenance and destruction, past, started blazing through the skies! Brahma by Lord Vishnu. Its shape is of a circle with a Arjuna could wield the bow in the mortal present and future, the three guna. When declared: The ‘being’ I have conceived is Asi. It sharp outer edge. Earliest references to the world. The bow, when twanged made the sound looked upon as a weapon of Shiva, the trishula shall effect the destruction of the enemies of chakram come from the Indian epics of thunder. Gandiva is parallel in its fame to its is said to destroy the three worlds: the physical the gods and restore the Dharma. Upon this, the Mahabharata and Ramayana where the famous wielder. The name of Arjuna and world, the world of the forefathers creature assumed the form of a blazing, sharp- Sudarshana Chakra is the weapon of the god Gandiva are spoken in single breath. (representing culture drawn from the past) and edged sword, glowing like the flames at the end Vishnu. The use of Sudarshana Chakra is the world of the mind (representing the of the Kalpa. occasionally mentioned in the Hindu texts of Khatvanga processes of sensing and acting). The three Rigveda, Yajurveda and Puranas, as an ultimate Khatvanga is a long, club or staff originally worlds are supposed to be destroyed by Shiva Brahmastra & Brahmashira weapon to eliminate the enemy of law, order created to be used as a weapon. It is a divine into a single non-dual plane of existence, that is It is sometimes known as the Brahma Astra. and preservation. Such enemies are weapon of polysemic significance and bliss alone. The trisula’s central point As described in a number of the Puranas, it enumerated variously as rakshasas, asura, and accoutrement of chthonic deities and ‘left- represents Shushmana, and that is why it is was considered the deadliest weapon. It was vikrutatma. In one such instance, as scribed in handed path’ (Sanskrit: vamamarga) holy longer than the other two, representing ida and said that when the Brahmastra was discharged, the stanzas of the Mahabharat, Lord Shri people in Dharmic Traditions such as pingala. there was neither a counter attack nor a Krishna, the Avatar of Lord Vishnu, beheads Shaivism. The Khatvanga was adopted by some defense that could stop it, except by Shishupala with the use of the Sudarshana lineages of historical Tantra though it preceded Vajra Brahmadanda, a stick also created by Brahma. Chakra, for his rapacious behaviour such traditions. Lord Shiva as well as Lord The vajra is believed to represent firmness of It was believed to be obtained by meditating on (committing 100 mistakes each worthy of death) Rudra carried the Khatwang as a staff. spirit and spiritual power. As a material device, the Creator in the Vedas, Lord Brahma; it could at the Rajsuya yagna celebration of Emperor the vajra is a ritual object, a short metal only be used once in a lifetime. The user would Yudhishthira. Narayanastra weapon, originally used as a kind of fist iron. have to display immense amounts of mental The personal missile of lord Vishnu in his The earliest mention of the Vajra is in the concentration. According to ancient Sanskrit Chentu Narayan form. This astra in turn fires millions Rigveda, believed to have been composed writings, the Brahmastra is invoked by a key A chentu is a horse whip which looks like a of deadly missiles simultaneously.The between 1700 and 1100 BCE. It is described as phrase or invocation that is bestowed upon the crooked stick, and is a typical attribute of Lord intensity of the shower increases with increase the weapon of Indra. Indra is described as user when given this weapon. Through this Ayyanar, Krishna in his aspect as Rajagopala, in resistance. The only way of defense towards using the Vajra to kill sinners. The Rigveda invocation the user can call upon the weapon and Shiva with Nandi. The attribute of chentu, this missile, is to show total submission before states that the weapon was made for Indra by and use it via a medium against his adversary. which is etymologically derived from a Tamil the missiles hit. This in turn will cause this Tvastar, the maker of divine instruments. It is Since Brahma is considered the Creator in word, generally appears in Southern India, weapon to stop and spare the target. similar to the Japanese weapon called Yawara. Sanatana Dharma, it is believed by Hindus that especially in Hindu images of Tamil Nadu Ashwathama, a Kuru warrior-hero in the epic Brahmastra was created by him for the purpose state, India. Mahabharata unleashes this weapon on the Page sponsored by of upholding Dharma and Satya, to be used by Pandava forces. Lord Krishna, who is an Avatar ARISH K. SAHANI anyone who wished to destroy an enemy who Ankusa of Vishnu tells the Pandavas and their warriors would also happen to be a part of his The elephant/hathi goad or Ankusa to drop their weapons and lie down on the Serving Since 1972 (Brahma’s) creation. The target, when hit by (Sanskrit) is a tool employed in the handling ground, so that they all surrender completely to Please Call or Write Brahmastra, would be utterly destroyed. and training of elephants. It consists of a hook the power of the weapon. This secret of for Your Insurance Brahma had created a weapon even more (usually bronze or steel) which is attached to a nullifying the power of this weapon by this Needs powerful than the Brahmastra, called the handle. The hook is inserted into the elephant’s method was known only to three warriors Brahmashira. The Brahmashira was never sensitive skin, either slightly or more deeply,to namely Drona, Aswathama, and Krishna. Even Arish, Shiv, Priya used in war, as it had four times more power cause pain and induce the elephant to behave in Arjuna was not aware of this secret. It was also 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 than the Brahmastra, i.e. Fourth power square, a certain manner. A relief at Sanchi and a said that this weapon can be used only once in a as the name suggests, since Brahma has Four fresco at the Ajanta Caves depict a three person war and if one tries to use it twice, then it Heads. Only Arjuna and Ashwatthama crew on the war elephant, the driver with an would devour the user’s own army. [email protected] possessed the knowledge to summon the elephant goad, what appears to be a noble Brahmashira. The Brahmastra was an elite warrior behind the driver and another Parashu “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall weapon with only a handful of greatest of attendant on the posterior of the elephant. 2 The parashu is an Indian battle-axe. It is save it? If India’s own children don’t cling to their faith, who shall guard it?Indian alone can religious and devoted archers (ref) elephant goads, perfectly preserved were generally wielded with two hands but could also save India, and India and maheshwarananda, Swami.”the vedic system” recovered from an archaeological site at Taxila be used with only one. The parashu was the Hinduism are one.” www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS SPORTS Wayne Rooney defended after drinking apology

LONDON (TIP): Wayne Rooney has apologised after "inappropriate" photos of him at a hotel party were released but the England captain has been defended by Liverpool boss Jurgen Djokovic says restructuring Klopp who said all the games greats "drank like devils". Davis Cup is 'no brainer' Rooney was thrown into the spotlight after The Sun tabloid alleged the LONDON (TIP): Novak Djokovic says changing the Manchester United forward drunkenly format of the Davis Cup is a "no brainer" and has repeated gatecrashed a wedding at England's his plea to the International Tennis Federation to make hotel in Watford, north of London, on structural changes to the team event. Saturday. "This format is not working for the top players... because Media reports said up to 10 other it's just completely at the wrong time in the schedule," world England players who separately went to number two Djokovic told reporters at the ATP World Tour a London nightclub have also been Finals on Thursday."If you go back ... five, six years, you see spoken to. the amount of the top players that played at the later stages Rooney started England's 3-0 World of the Davis Cup (has gone down), you see that it lost value." Cup qualifying win over Scotland on A Rooney spokesman said: "As he has Southgate. "He couldn't train on Sunday Currently the Davis Cup is run throughout the year with Friday, but suffered a knee injury that always been, Wayne was happy to sign and that's it." the World Group first round immediately after the ruled him out of Tuesday's 2-2 friendly (autographs), pose for photos and chat Southgate, who is still waiting to Australian Open, the quarter-finals on the back of draw at home to Spain. with guests. hear whether he will get the England Wimbledon and the semi-finals hot on the heels of the US A statement issued on Rooney's "It is sad that one or two of them have job full time, said he would review Open. behalf, said: "Naturally Wayne is sorry now sought to turn Wayne's friendly players' free time. Even the final is the week after the Tour Finals, posing a that pictures taken with fans have been good nature to their advantage." "Over the last few years, the players dilemma for a player involved in both. published today. And Liverpool boss Klopp also said have been allowed to go home during a Djokovic led Serbia to the title in 2010 but has played two "Although it was a day off for the the episode was not serious. period of time," Southgate told ties in the last two years, the same as Spain's Rafael Nadal. whole squad and staff, he fully "I know we're all on the sunny side of reporters after England's 2-2 friendly Roger Federer, nursing a back injury, pulled out of recognises that the images are life, we earn a lot of money and do the draw with Spain at Wembley. playing in the title match of the 2014 Tour Finals just a week inappropriate for someone in his job we love, but at the end maybe it "They trained Saturday morning and before helping Switzerland to win the team competition in position." comes as a surprise that we are also they trained again on Sunday 2014. However, his Davis Cup participation before and after The statement said Rooney had human beings too," Klopp told a team afternoon, and I gave the players a 2014 has been sporadic. Britain's Andy Murray is the spoken to Southgate and FA technical press conference. period of time off (in between). I'm not exception amongst the big guns, shouldering an enormous director Dan Ashworth "to "These boys, this generation, is the aware of anything else. burden for his country in recent years, including winning unreservedly apologise". most professional generation of "There were lots of changes we made the trophy almost single handedly last year in Belgium. "He would like to further extend that footballers - not only in England, but to routines. Some things we thought we Djokovic said the format should be streamlined. apology to any young fans who have England, too, that there has ever been. should keep the same and I'll have to "Of course, they have to change," he said. "The only way seen these pictures." "All the guys, all the legends we love review (it) -- or maybe I won't have to to work, is once a year, (dedicate) one or two weeks, have a An FA spokesperson said: "All and admire they drank like devils and review! Someone will have to review it." round-robin format, four, five, six groups, have teams play England personnel have a smoked like crazy, but they were still Rooney was recalled by Southgate for in different locations, then come together in one location responsibility to behave appropriately good players. No one does it any more. I the win over Scotland, having been and play a knockout stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals, final at all times. We will be reviewing our don't know anyone now." dropped for England's goalless draw in four, whatever. It's a no-brainer. "I think they should cut it policy around free time whilst on England's interim manager Gareth Slovenia, after winning back his place down to two days, best-of-three. Have two singles and one international duty." Southgate was adamant that Rooney in the United first team. doubles, those kind of things." ITF president David Rooney's representatives have had not been left out of the Spain game His status with both club and country Haggerty has voiced his support for a change to the indicated that he believes he has been as a disciplinary measure. appears uncertain as concerns grow organisation's blue riband team event, pitching the idea of an unfair victim of the incessant media "Wayne picked up an injury in the over the 31-year-old's waning powers. a "final-four" showdown at a neutral venue. (Reuters) glare around top footballers. game (against Scotland) on Friday," said (AFP) Fast track: Armaan Ebrahim, Mira Erda and Rohit Khanna

NEW DELHI (TIP): Armaan Ebrahim, young, just nine years old. My father was the Rohit Khanna and Mira Erda come from role model and the one who encouraged me to different backgrounds and different parts of get into racing. the country and race different vehicles across Obviously I got exposed to racing at young different platforms, but the three racers have age. Not many kids get to go to the circuit two things in common: they believe that when they're three of four years old and watch motorsports in India is on the rise and they're their fathers race. And which young boy doing their individual bit to keep that doesn't like to play with cars? But it was never upwards movement. planned. I used to love to sit on my father's lap Armaan, 27, is the son of former F3 and drive, but the actual move to become a champion Akbar Ebrahim - he's been around professional driver did not happen until 2003 cars since he was a toddler - and was crowned when we got the professional karts to India. India's Motorsports Man of the Year in 2015. Until then, for kids in India there was only Rohit, 35, is a banker by profession whose recreational karting and the Indian national passion for fast cars has taken him across the championship. Once professional cars came country and earned him many podium in, I went and had my first go but it was out of finishes. And Mira, all of 16, is a special chance. It wasn't planned. I ended up winning talent with many junior level titles to her that and the rest, as they say, is history. From name, determined to inspire girls to get there I went to Malaysia and asked my father behind the wheel. whether he felt I could take this up as a The three racers spoke to TOI Sports ahead profession and see where it goes. Luckily, my of this weekend's 19th JK TYRE-FMSCI parents were very supportive and we took that National Racing Championship at the Buddh chance and we've gone with the wave. International Circuit in Greater Noida, faces in and out but its a lovely feeling to be there's Narain [Karthikeyan] and Karun I was 13. Not as young as Mira (laughs), but where the winners will be confirmed. back on the track with buddies I've grown up [Chandhok] who've been inspirations. at that time professional karting was really I always had the passion for speed, I started with. Internationally, Ayrton Senna and Michael young in India. Our generation was about 13- out early and made it to the circuit in the From the circle that we've raced with, Schumacher are two big names I really 14 then, but over the years kids have been early 2000s. I've been there since, seen a lot of Armaan has been one name, of course. Then idolized. I started racing when I was very given a whole new opening. (TOI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA www.theindianpanorama.com ASTROLOGY YEARS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 23

BEJAN DARUWALLA Phone : +91-9825470377 Internationally acclaimed astrologer Bejan Daruwalla predicts: "I am sure Hillary Clinton will surely win the elections and will help the people in each and every way she can." Predictions for the month of NOVEMBER, 2016 “Nothing too much, the golden mean, the middle path" is a typical Zoroastrian commandment. It applies very specially to you Librans as balance and poise go with you. From September 8 Jupiter will be in your sign, Western Astrology. You will be the conductor of arts, music, science, beauty, films. BUT IT IS YOUR ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE AND SETTLE ANY DISPUTE WHICH WILL BE OF SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE RIGHT THROUGH THIS YEAR AND THE NEXT. So powerful is the combination of Jupiter in Libra and Saturn in Sagittarius that it could lead to a new peaceful order. God has taken your hand. Respond with all you have. Aries Leo Sagittarius

Ganesha says you need to tackle many You realize that with so many positives in Party time, holiday - time, fun - time - they'll issues with your usual courage, your life, you have to be able to face the over now. You need to work very hard determination, sheer guts. These could hidden challenges. A partial make - over indeed, giving of your best efforts. But there pertain to work / business on the one exercise already happened last period. Now, you need is the promise of the sweetness of success hand and love / romance and family members on the to address the complexes, reservation, hang - ups that that is truly well - deserved. Profession and business other. You realize that those who bluster and rant are may come in the way of true bonding, demand your sincere, whole - hearted commitment. not necessarily brave or even impressive. You try a communication. We all have them, but you address the There could be no legal issues to address, deal with. gentler, more tender approach, and - believe me on issue boldly. You attempt to understand yourself With all this, you still need to do your best for your this - it pays! better, and build bridges with other people, too. home and family,and for yourself too. Taurus Virgo Capricorn

When I spoke of good times with the You realize that your own very visible You will be forcibly reminded of what I family, I was pre - emptying myself a bit. lifestyle, performance, success will arouse said last period about home / family / It's now that family / clan gathering, envy if not open enmity.In any case, you're relatives and your commitment to them. parties, celebrations come into full play. not one to run away from the battlefields of Older relatives and taking care of house / You also meet some special people who excite and life. You tackle disputes, delays, problems now - in a property matters will be important but time - stimulate you to greater performance. (No innuendo positive but not rash matter. You have a lot at stake consuming. There is great progress in terms of here, please, readers. I have nothing on my mind). and are willing to fight for it. You not only wish to career advancement, too. But all these don't come Sparkling wit, conversation, socializing, is what I maintain the status quo, but go far beyond it in terms easy. They certainly don't come without great meant. A long - cherished dream or wish is of further success and achievements. commitment and sheer slogging. spectacularly fulfilled. Aquarius Gemini Libra There are some visible, definite gains now in You will feel that you've had instant terms of new projects / plans / enterprises. You have decided to give your home, gratification. Your efforts haven't lasted all You will find the atmosphere very conductive lifestyle, wardrobe, physique, turnout - all that long before the rewards start coming to an efficient start - up for these! You will or any - a total face - lift. It's usually all or in. Spectacular results in terms of greater want to catch both time and opportunity by nothing, so family life, love and marriage to luxuries, perks, acquisitions. Gems, jewelry, the forelock. A fair amount of travel, ties, get a high - voltage recharging. You're back in action on artefacts, acquisitions - you can have them all in this communications will obviously be necessary. Better all fronts, and loving it greatly. You want to like what period. Let's just narrow it down, sum it up in my money and a better quality of life will be what you stand you see, and with Geminis - there's nothing small favorite phrase - money and honey (love): they're both to gain, and you'll move in for the kill! about the scale of operation yours! Need I say more? Pisces Cancer Scorpio Perhaps the last period was kind of build You feel that you need to gather yourself, up for this lunar period in your own sign! You're on a roll, you're having a ball! That hold on to your strengths. You seek to Contacts and business deals, acquisitions just about says it all. Pleasures, thrills, love revitalize and renew yourself and seek and gadgets / luxuries / assets, and romance, wining and dining, partying, seclusion, isolation, contemplation to do so. interaction with stimulating new people are all socializing, dancing the night away - it's all People can be distracting sometimes - we all know that. highly favorable for you now. Also, a certain joy, yours. Ganesha is sending you blessings in not just a You want to keep your plans and activities hidden, brilliance, depth and sparkle in love, romance, shower but a veritable cloud - burst. I can't find the secret, away from the public eye. Despite all this, a fair marriage. words to describe it! amount of travel will be necessary.

Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological consultations. He can be reached at [email protected] and on phone 011-91-9825470377 www.theindianpanorama.com THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 YEARS ADVERTISEMENT