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Bajrang Punia bags gold, RANSOMWARE INFECTS COMPUTERS AND RESTRICTS USERS’ ACCESS UNTIL RANSOM IS PAID Sarita silver at Asian Wrestling Championship ‘Shadow Brokers’ stole US CHANDRABOLI MITRA Digital future? 100 nations NSA hack tool, put it online NEW DELHI: Bajrang Punia provided NEW DELHI: The seeds of the enemy states around the world. its first gold medal as he posted a come-from- massive cyber attack that has “Shadow Brokers” in April behind victory over Seungchul Lee of Korea in affected almost 100 countries claimed to have stolen this men’s 65kg freestyle on the penultimate day of including India were sown by hacking tool and dumped it the Asian Wrestling Championship here on Sat- suffer huge cyber-attack a mysterious hacking group, online. The hacking group first urday. Sarita, meanwhile, bagged a silver medal “Shadow Brokers”, in April appeared in August last year in women’s 58kg category. MPOST BUREAU when it leaked a hacking tool when it leaked a list of NSA After registering a fabulous 6-2 win, Bajrang HK researcher called “Eternal Blue” developed hacking tools. There were celebrated by taking a victory lap with the tri- SEATTLE/ NEW DELHI: Nearly by the US National Security apprehensions that the leak colour on his shoulders. In his gold medal bout, 100 countries, including India, were finds ‘kill switch’ Agency (NSA). Interestingly, came from an insider gone the 23-year-old Indian conceded two points in hit by a massive cyber attack which the same tool is believed to rogue but later reports sug- the opening half to lag behind 0-2 at the break. experts said was first reported HONG KONG: A cybersecurity have been used by another gested that the elite hacking However, Bajrang made a strong comeback in from Sweden, Britain and France, researcher appears to have dis- anonymous hacking group to group was tied to the Russian the second half as he did not allow his rival US media outlets reported. An covered a “kill switch” that can gain remote access to comput- government and was respon- from Korea to earn any more points. increase in activity of the malware prevent the spread of the Wanna- ers that disrupted hospitals sible for leaking sensitive data He first pushed his opponent out of the mat was noticedon Friday, security soft- Cry ransomware — for now. The across England. “It’s likely that from NSA many times. to take one point and then took the Korean ware company Avast reported, add- researcher, tweeting as @Mal- regular online criminals simply The US has never accepted down for two more to lead 3-2. From there on, ing that it “quickly escalated into a wareTechBlog, said the discovery used the information that the that the tools leaked by Bajrang displayed an attacking game and never massive spreading”. was accidental, but that register- ‘Shadow Brokers’ put on the “Shadow Brokers” belonged let his rival come back into the contest. He sub- Within hours, over 75,000 ing a domain name used by the internet and thought ‘how can to the NSA or any other US- sequently added three more points to his credit attacks have been detected world- Krishna, Guntur, Visakhatpatnam it. It demands users pay $300 worth malware stops it from spread- we monetise this’,” telegraph. based intelligence agency but to wrap up the bout in style. wide, the company said. Mean- and Srikakulam districts were of cryptocurrency Bitcoin to ing. “Essentially they relied on co.uk quoted Graham Cluley, according to a New York Times London Olympics medallist wrestler Yoges- while, the MalwareTech tracker affected. retrieve their files, though it warns a domain not being registered a computer security expert, as report, former intelligence offi- hwar Dutt was present at the gallery to wit- detected over 100,000 infected sys- The most disruptive attacks that the payment will be raised after and by registering it, we stopped saying on Saturday. cials have said that the tools ness his prodigy win the gold medal. “I asked tems over the past 24 hours. were reported in the UK, where a certain amount of time. The mal- their malware spreading,” @Mal- The report quoted a state- appeared to come from the him (Bajrang) to attack all the time and not be Security researchers with hospitals and clinics were forced ware spreads through email. wareTechBlog told AFP in a pri- ment from “Shadow Brokers”, NSA’s “Tailored Access Oper- defensive and that paid dividends. Winning a Kaspersky Lab have recorded more to turn away patients after losing Individuals and organisations vate message on Twitter. The issued to a specialist technol- ations” unit, which infiltrates gold medal in the Asian Championships is a than 45,000 attacks in 99 coun- access to computers. The US Com- are discouraged from paying the researcher warned, however, that ogy website in December, as foreign computer networks. really big thing,” Dutt said. tries, including the the UK, Russia, puter Emergency Readiness Team ransom, as this does not guarantee people “need to update their sys- saying: “The ‘Shadow Brokers’ The strange relation Bajrang earlier made the final of his weight Ukraine, India, , Italy, and (USCRT) under the Department access will be restored, the USCERT tems ASAP” to avoid attack. “The is not being irresponsible crim- between “Shadow Brokers” and division with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Egypt. In Spain, major companies of Homeland Security said it has said. According to it, ransomware crisis isn’t over, they can always inals. The ‘Shadow Brokers’ is the NSA has surfaced sporadi- Kukgwang Kim in the semifinal round. Put- including telecommunications firm received multiple reports of Wann- spreads easily when it encounters change the code and try again,” opportunists. The ‘Shadow cally since last year when the ting up a brilliant show on his way to the gold Telefonica were infected. aCry ransomware infections in unpatched or outdated software. @MalwareTechBlog said. AGENCIES Brokers’ is giving ‘responsible group came to light. “Shadow medal round, Bajrang got the better of last edi- In India, a section of computers many countries around the world. A Microsoft spokeswoman said parties’ opportunity to mak- Brokers” also released a cache tion’s Asian Championship gold-medallist Mei- of Andhra Pradesh’s police depart- The ransomware is a type of that the company was aware of the to be behind the attacks encrypts ing things right.” “Eternal Blue” of information detailing how sam Nassiri of Iran 7-5 in the quarterfinal after ments were also affected during the malicious software that infects a reports and was looking into the data on infected computers and was developed by NSA as a the NSA accessed private beating Uzbek wrestler Sirojiddin Hasanov 4-3 global cyber attack on Friday. Com- computer and restricts users’ access situation. According to The Wall essentially holds it for ransom. weapon to gain access to com- and public networks of some in the qualification round. However, gold medal puters in 18 police units in Chittoor, to it until a ransom is paid to unlock Street Journal, the malware believed puters used by terrorists and countries. AGENCIES eluded Indian women wrestlers even as this was their best ever performance at the Asian Cham- RETALIATES ‘STRONGLY AND EFFECTIVELY’ pionship with six medals, including four silver PTI Woman says ‘No’ to India conducts joint and two bronze. Pak shelling kills 2 civilians Pak knows it can't marriage proposal, hydrographic survey fight war against gangraped, murdered of Sri Lanka coast in J&K, hundreds evacuated India and win JAMMU: Pakistani troops SONIPAT: A 23-year-old NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy has car- again pounded Nowshera area PRAKASH JAVADEKAR woman was abducted, gang- ried out a joint hydrographic survey of of Jammu and Kashmir near raped and her brutally muti- Sri Lanka’s Weligama Bay and southern the Line of Control (LoC) with lated body dumped at a place coast, in a reflection of the growing coop- mortars on Saturday, killing where dogs bit off it, following eration between navies of the two countries. two civilians and injuring three In today’s which the police have arrested Hydrographic survey data for more than and forcing evacuation of hun- two men, including one who 7,000 nautical miles was collected during a dreds of people from there. The paper they claimed was her “jilted two-month-long exercise and details of the Indian Army said it was retaliat- lover”. The horrifying crime, survey were handed over to the Sri Lankan ing “strongly and effectively” to ... which occurred just days Navy at a ceremony in Colombo on Friday. the Pakistani Army’s indiscrim- after the Supreme Court held Interestingly, Sri Lanka had on Wednes- inate firing of small arms, auto- CITY that the culprits in the ‘Nirb- “Two persons, Sumit and day rejected China’s request for its subma- matic weapons and 82 mm and haya’ gang rape case will hang, Vikas, have been arrested in rine to dock at Colombo next week, after a 120 mm mortars which started RAIN, STORMS LEAVE FOUR DEAD 3 prompted Congress chief Sonia this connection,” Malik said similar visit in 2014 triggered strong pro- at 7.15 am. in Rajouri were on Saturday shut shifted to various camps estab- Gandhi to assert that the issue adding that both were sent to test from India. China has been making Pakistani troops targeted for an indefinite period as a pre- lished by district dministration NATION of women’s safety needs to be two-day police remand by a consistent efforts to make inroads into the Jangarh, Bhawani and Laam cautionary measure, officials where facilities of ration, cook- revisited. The victim’s family court here today. Sumit, who island nation. belts of Nowshera in Rajouri said. All schools situated along ing, drinking water, sanitation, ‘100 MILITANTS ACTIVE IN SOUTH KASHMIR’ 4 said that nobody from the Gov- was an acquaintance of the vic- “The successful completion of the district, officials said. “Two per- the LoC in Rajouri district were first aid and proper accommo- BUSINESS ernment visited their home or tim, had allegedly been pres- maiden joint hydrographic survey with Sri sons have been killed and three closed on May 11 for two days dation have been provided,” offered any assistance. suring her to marry him, police Lanka Navy marks a new beginning in the others injured in the firing and after a woman was killed and Choudhary, who is camping in IDEA CELLULAR Q4 LOSS AT `325.6CR 5 Earlier, a passerby had said. bilateral relations,” Indian Navy spokesper- shelling by Pakistani Army in two others including her hus- Nowshera, said earlier in the day. noticed the body of the vic- Both accused have been son Capt D K Sharma said. He said THAT Nowshera belt,” Deputy Com- band were injured in Pakistani In the evening, he said two INTERNATIONAL tim in the Urban Estate area booked under relevant sec- Indian naval ship Darshak was on a two- missioner (DC) of Rajouri Sha- shelling on the intervening night more vehicles carrying around of Rohtak on Thursday. Stray tions including 302 (murder) month-long deployment in Sri Lanka to hid Iqbal Choudhary told PTI. of May 10-11. 70 people reached Nowshera in TRUMP’S PHONE-RECORDING HISTORY 6 dogs had bitten off the face of IPC and investigations are carry out the survey. The deceased were identified as “We have now closed the the afternoon, taking the num- and lower portion of her body, on, a police official said. The The survey operations were undertaken 51-year-old Tufail Hussain and schools along the LoC in Rajouri ber of migrants to 270. So far, SPORT police officials said. sheer brutality of the crime is in three phases and the ship also visited his 13-year-old relative Asiya Bi. district for an indefinite period,” three camps have been made The woman, learnt to be a reminiscent of the ‘Nirbhaya’ Colombo and Galle harbour. A Chetak heli- Tufail’s wife Zaitoon Begum was Choudhary said. Schools have operational and 28 others noti- CHELSEA’S CROWNING MOMENT 7 divorcee, had been kidnapped incident in Delhi, which trig- copter was also deployed as part of the data critically injured and was shifted also been shut along the LoC in fied in wake of expected migra- from Sonipat on May 9 and gered nation-wide outrage. In collection exercise. to Government Medical College, Balakote sector in Poonch and tion from affected villages, taken to Rohtak in a car, police a recent order, the Supreme “The ship and its survey motor boats fit- Jammu. people have been asked not to Choudhary said. FOR ADVERTISING said. The victim’s parents had Court had held that ‘Nirbhaya’ ted with multi- beam systems were exten- The Indian Army retali- move out in border areas. A fleet of six buses were lodged a missing complaint at killers will hang to death. sively deployed and the hydrographic ated “strongly and effectively”, A BSF man had also suf- inducted into Jhangar area at kindly contact at 9810195709 the Sonipat police station. Following the incident survey data for more than 7,000 nautical Defence Ministry spokesman fered minor injury when Paki- 4 pm for evacuation of around or According to Sonipat in Haryana, Congress presi- miles was collected,” said Sharma. Lt Col Manish Mehta said. This stani Rangers yesterday violated 400 people and shifting them [email protected] police, sub-inspector, Ajay dent Sonia Gandhi on Satur- Meanwhile, Prime Minster Narendra is the third incident of cease- the ceasefire along the Interna- to relief camps, he said. “Six Malik, it appeared that the vic- day expressed deep shock and Modi addressing thousands of Tamils at a fire violation by Pakistan in as tional Border. After the Pakistani ambulances were pressed into FOR SUBSCRIPTION tim was raped first and then outrage over the brutal gang rally in the presence of Lankan President many days and so far three per- shelling, 270 people were evacu- action for shifting of injured and kindly contact at 8800854665 the suspects hit her with a rape-and-murder of the young Maithripala Srisena and Prime Minister sons have died and six have been ated from various areas along the treatment. One mobile medical or brick, smashing her face. She woman in Rohtak and high- Ranil Wickremesinghe, invoking “chai pe injured. LoC in Rajouri district to safer unit was stationed at Nowshera [email protected] had grievous head injuries, the lighted the need for “revisit- charcha”. In the wake of Pakistani places. “More than 200 people and another deputed to forward police official added. ing” the issue of women safety. shelling, schools along the LoC from various villages have been areas,” he added. Sovereignty comes first! Will India skip China’s much hyped Silk Road meet?

BEIJING: India will skip China long project connecting Paki- of hectic diplomatic lobbying head of government to be rep- s high- profile Belt and Road stan’s deep-water port Gwa- by China, unlike India, none resented at the summit will On summit-eve, Pak, Chinese summit beginning here on dar and China’s Xinjiang stem of the other countries have sov- be Sri Lankan Prime Minis- Sunday in view of sovereignty from the fact Gwadar, which ereignty related issues with the ter Ranil Wickramasinghe who concerns related to the China- was taken over by the Chinese, One Belt and One Road ini- will be attending the meeting PMs oversee more CPEC deals Pakistan Economic Corridor will become a future naval base. tiative. Considering CPEC s after hosting his Indian coun- (CPEC), a flagship project of The Gwadar port opposite importance in the plan — it is terpart Narendra Modi at K J M VARMA increasing bilateral coopera- the initiative that is expected the Mumbai s port housing the the only project at present with home. Sri Lanka has over $8 tion within the framework of to play a dominant role in Indian Navy’s western naval prospects of delivering early billion Chinese investments. BEIJING/ ISLAMABAD: China’s ambitious Silk Road the two-day meet. Informed command provides a berth for results — Pakistan Prime Min- From Nepal, Deputy China and Pakistan on Sat- project, upgrading the main sources said that India will not China in the Arabian Sea and ing the US which on Friday level political delegation that ister Nawaz Sharif is expected Prime Minister and Minis- urday signed a number of railway track between Karachi take part in the meet, contrary to the Indian Ocean. China has agreed to send a top official includes a vice minister. to take centrestage to high- ter of Finance Krishna Baha- infrastructure agreements to and Peshawar - referred to as to Chinese Foreign Minister already announced plans to sta- after Washington clinched a The May 14-15 summit, light its significance as a game dur Mahara will lead the boost cooperation on the $46 ML-1 or Main Line-1, and an Wang Yi’s announcement that tion its marines there as well in lucrative trade deal. which is expected to strengthen changer for his country. delegation. billion China-Pakistan Eco- MoU for the establishment of India will have a representative Djibouti in Horn of Africa in Playing down India’s Xi s power base as he gets set He is leading perhaps the Bangladesh and the Mal- nomic Corridor, including for a dry port in Havelian, Radio at the Belt and Road Forum Indian Ocean. absence at the meeting, Chi- to begin his second five-year largest delegation — four chief dives will also have official the development of the strate- Pakistan reported. (BRF), a prestigious initiative of “Although Indian leader nese Foreign Ministry spokes- tenure later this year, will be ministers and five federal min- representations. Bhutan has gic Gwadar port, ahead of the Three agreements were Chinese President Xi Jinping. is not here, India will have a man Geng Shuang told the attended by 29 heads of state isters. China-Pakistan Friend- no diplomatic relations with two-day Belt and Road summit signed pertaining to economic Indian officials maintain representative,” Wang had told media on Friday that the Indian and government, including ship Association President Sha China. India s decision to skip here. The pacts were signed in and technical cooperation that New Delhi has objections journalists here on April 17 scholars would be attending the Russian President Vladimir Zukang has told the official the meeting came after a year the presence of Pakistan Prime worth 3.4 billion yuan (about related only to the CPEC tra- without specifying who would meeting. , at the receiving Putin. A number of other coun- media that China has already of bilateral discord over China Minister Nawaz Sharif and $490 million) for the strate- versing through Gilgit and be representing India. It was a end of strong criticism from tries, including South Korea, committed $46 billion Chinese s stubborn opposition to India’s Chinese Premier Li Keqiang gic Gwadar port in southern Baltistan of Pakistan-occupied tough call for India to take as China in the last few years France, Germany and UK, have investments for various energy entry into the NSG and a UN ahead of the much-publicised Pakistan and East Bay express- Kashmir (PoK) though the China in the last few days has particularly over the disputed deputed either ministerial or and infrastructure related proj- ban against Pakistan-based ter- Belt and Road (B&R) Forum way, a 19 kilometre controlled project is of strategic concern. managed to rope in a number islands in the East China Sea, official delegations. ects in Pakistan. rorist group Jaish-e-Muham- beginning on Sunday. access road under construction India s worries over a 3,000 km of western countries, includ- has also agreed to send a high While this is the outcome Besides Sharif, the only mad leader Masood Azhar. 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SUGAR ALCOHOL – ERYTHRITOL – com- the year compared with their counterparts who monly used as a sugar-replacement sweetener were stable or lost weight and fat mass over the in low-calorie foods, may be associated with academic year, the researchers said. weight gain and increase in fat mass in young “About 75 per cent of young adults experi- adults, researchers have found. ences weight gain during the transition from The findings revealed that erythritol, found high school to college,” said Patricia Cassano, naturally in pears and watermelons and increas- professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences ingly used as a food additive, can be metabo- at Cornell University in New York. Weight gain lised by and even produced in the human body. has been associated with various diseases like In the study, published in the Proceedings heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and the like. of the National Academy of Sciences, erythritol “With the finding of a previously unrec- was found elevated at the beginning of the year ognised metabolism of glucose to erythritol in college freshers who went on to gain weight, and given the erythritol-weight gain associa- fat and abdominal fat compared with their peers tion, further research is needed to understand with stable weight. These students showed a whether and how this pathway contributes to 15-fold higher blood erythritol at the start of weight-gain risk,” Cassano added. IANS

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Violence is never a solution City - Mamata Banerjee in a tweet Thunderstorm, rain hit state, Polls in 7 municipalities today; four dead OUR CORRESPONDENT residents, Shankar Chowdhuri will Hills vote for a change? (14) and Salauddin Ansari, two KOLKATA: At least four per- Salanpur residents died dur- AMITAVA BANERJEE of the Mirik block into a sub- Gorkhaland. However, it is not sons were killed and several ing the thunderstorm, police division have been predicted a cake walk for the GJM either other injured across the state informed. Electricity supply too DARJEELING: On Sunday, to work in favour of the TMC. this time especially in the Mirik as a massive thunderstorm were hampered in several dis- four Hill municipalities will be Along with this, 15 devel- and Kalimpong municipalities. hit several districts on Satur- tricts during the storm and the going to polls along with three opment and cultural boards In Mirik, the TMC has day afternoon. The Regional condition of Bankura was worst civic bodies of the plains of have been created for all round promised land rights (pattas) Meteorological Centre (RMC) among all the districts. But the Bengal. The civic body elec- development of different hill to residents residing in the at Alipore described this thun- administration quickly resolved tions this time has emerged as communities. A certain per- Municipal areas. Most of the derstorm as nor’wester and indi- the problem by evening. a litmus test for many political centage of votes by beneficiaries residents of the Mirik munici- cated a possibility of a similar Unlike districts, the inten- outfits and also as an indicator of these boards are predicted to pal area do not have land rights one on Sunday afternoon as sity of storm was not so heavy of the future shape of politics fall into the TMC kitty. and holding numbers. This well. Four persons including a in Kolkata but the effect of rain in the Hills. TMC and the GNLF coali- issue can be mitigated by the minor boy were electrocuted to was seen crippling road traf- Municipal polls have been a tion is fighting on the agenda of state government alone. death in West Burdwan. Accord- fic, railway services and flight cakewalk for the parties in pow- good governance, democracy In Kalimpong, GJM faces ing to a local report, they were operations and hitting power ers since the late 1980s when and corruption-free munici- opposition from two fronts working on the field while heavy supply in a few places. In Dia- Subhash Ghising was seated palities along with upliftment — the TMC and the Jan thunderstorm accompanied by mond Harbour, an electricity in the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill of civic amenities in the Hills. Andolan Party (JAP). The JAP a squall and frequent lightning pole broke from the middle. Council after a 28 month-long However, the biggest battle for is an upcoming pro-Gorkha- started. They were desperately The Kolkata Police said that violent Gorkhaland agitation. the TMC is to counter its own land force and enjoys quite a trying to reach to a nearby shel- trees fell in at least 10 places of With hardly any Opposition, anti-Gorkhaland stance. The sound support in the Munici- ter but died of electrocution. the city following the thunder- the Gorkha National Libera- Polling personnel with EVMs leave for the booths in Darjeeling on Saturday separate state of “Gorkhaland” pality area. A source, however, claimed storm which was accompanied tion Front used to hold sway demand occupies centrestage Another interesting factor that the death toll from by winds at a speed of over 90 over the Hill municipalities. of the Gorkhaland Territorial Kalimpong Municipalities. The TMC in a bid to gain a of Hill politics and all elections are the independent candidates Nor’wester on Saturday was six kmph. The workforce of Kol- The equation changed in Administration in 2012. Since They even managed to win the political foothold in the Hills are fought on this plank. without any political affiliation, and the incidents were reported kata Municipal Corporation 2007 with Bimal Gurung seiz- then, the GJM has been in con- Mirik municipality where the has embarked on an aggres- With emotions running specially in Darjeeling. They from East and West Burdwan. were soon pressed into service ing power ousting Ghising trol of the Hill civic bodies. GNLF had fielded candidates. sive campaign in the Hills. The high surrounding the separate have vowed to reclaim the lost Several districts of south to move the big tree trunks from and the GNLF from the Hills. The last Muncipal election This time, the political envi- upgradation of the Kalimpong state demand, it is definitely glory of the Queen of the Hills Bengal — North and South the roads to normalise traffic A neo-agitation ensued which in 2011 saw the GJM winning ronment has changed drasti- sub-division into a district an uphill task for the TMC to and enjoy support of a section 24 Parganas, Nadia, Howrah, movement. culminated in the formation the Darjeeling, Kurseong and cally with many factors at play. along with the upgradation score over parties rallying for of society. Hooghly, East and West Mid- According to RMC, the napore and Bankura and Mur- storm struck Kolkata at 4 pm shidabad as well as some districts immediately throwing normal in North Bengal received rain life out of gear. In districts, it 1 dead, 5 injured in highway accident Barkati removes red and thundershowers. came just two hours before Many bamboo and cloth- hitting the city. “This is purely OUR CORRESPONDENT beacon from car made camps set up for the elec- a nor’wester. It has been fre- The accident took tions were broken on Friday quently coming in this season KOLKATA: An IT official place when the OUR CORRESPONDENT evening and the political party without rain but on Saturday it was killed and five others were He, however, workers repaired those camps came with rain. This is a differ- injured, some of them critically, car was crossing KOLKATA: The Shahi Imam denied that there overnight. ent case but it is nothing but a when the car they were travel- Thakurnagar area of Tipu Sultan Masjid, Mau- Shekh Aminuddin (30) and nor’wester,” said Ganesh Kumar ling in was crushed between lana Noor-ur Rehman Barkati was any political Chiranjit Das (24), two Jamuria Das, Director, RMC Kolkata. two heavy vehicles on the under Khejuri on Saturday removed the red pressure on Digha-Nandakumar Road on police station beacon from his vehicle. him to remove Saturday morning. He, however, denied that Woman heckled by auto driver Police said that of the five on the Digha- there was any political pressure the beacon and persons who received injuries, Nandakumar on him to remove the beacon insisted that it KOLKATA: In another instance of errant auto- four were IT officials and one state highway and insisted that it was his own rickshaw drivers assaulting passengers in the was a driver. The deceased has decision to remove the device. was his own been identified as Amarnath However, he had said in a decision metropolis, a woman in the city was beaten up. Basak (30). flow gradually returned to nor- statement last Thursday that The incident occurred near VIP road in Baguiati The victims were all on mal after remaining stuck for he has been a religious leader from his vehicle. on late Sunday night. The woman has lodged a their way to Mandarmani when accident. The accident took truck when it was hit from hours. The locals alleged that for decades and had always The state Library and Mass complaint at the police station alleging that she the accident took place. Police place when the car was cross- behind by an oil tanker, pre- trucks often ply through the used the red beacon through- Education minister, Siddiqul- had been heckled and molested by the auto rick- said that the car somehow got ing Thakurnagar area under sumably after the driver of area at dangerously high speeds out the years. Consequently, lah Chaudhary on Saturday trapped between a truck and Khejuri police station on the the tanker lost control of his as a result of which accidents he would not comply with criticised Barkati for defying shaw. Even the police did not co-operate when she an oil tanker. Local people par- Digha-Nandakumar state high- vehicle. The incident had cre- often take place. orders of the Centre to remove the Central government order, went to the police station to lodge a complaint, the ticipated in the rescue opera- way. Local residents told the ated a huge traffic jam in the They also staged a dem- the beacon, as he believed it saying that a Shahi Imam does woman alleged. It was learnt that the woman was tion and rushed the victims to police that they had heard a locality and several vehicles onstration on the road was his right to use it. This had not require a beacon. travelling in a car when it collided with a auto- a nearby hospital. loud thud and had subse- were stranded for hours along which was later lifted follow- triggered a controversy among Recently, the Centre had rickshaw. Both the vehicles were heading After being informed of quently found the car smashed the Digha-Nandakumar state ing the intervention of the various sections of society and decided on the removal of red the incident, police rushed to after being caught between two highway. police. Police have registered government. beacons from all vehicles, man- towards VIP Road from Rajarhat when the the spot. The drivers of both heavy duty vehicles. Police reached the spot and a case and started raids to nab Taking a u-turn from dating that no one, regardless accident happened. MPOST the heavy vehicles had fled the They said that the car had cleared the road a few hours the absconding drivers of the his earlier stand, he has of their position, can make use scene immediately after the been trying to overtake the after the incident. The traffic two vehicles. finally removed the beacon of the beacons any longer. Two arrested Adhir urges Sonia to not BJP, TMC clash in Dinhata; shops for assaulting forge alliance with TMC and vehicles vandalised pregnant woman OUR CORRESPONDENT many leaders in Congress where Congress may be one of AMITAVA BANERJEE at Bhetaguri. for money and CPI(M) are still against the partners. Even the Kerala TMC MLA Udayan Guha “We were compelled to defend KOLKATA: Shortly before the alliance between the lobby of CPI(M) is considering DARJEELING: Sporadic clashes erupted alleged that the BJP ourselves against the attack,” said OUR CORRESPONDENT the meeting between Trin- two parties. the proposal seriously. between the TMC and the BJP in Din- Chakroborty. In the process, shops, amool Congress supremo The arch rivals came close With this background, the hata sub-division of Cooch Behar Bike Bahini had carried vehicles and the TMC party office was KOLKATA: Police arrested Mamata Banerjee and Con- before the 2016 Assembly elec- formation of a secular front to district on Thursday. Shops, vehicles and out the attack. ‘They are vandalized. Majumdar tried to inter- two more persons in connec- gress chairperson Sonia Gan- tion and the CPI(M) politburo counter BJP has made Chowd- party offices were vandalised even as vene but could not pacify the saffron tion with a case where a preg- dhi scheduled in New Delhi had described the alliance “not hury quite nervous. He appre- allegations and counter allegations were spreading terror here and supporters. nant woman was assaulted in next week, Adhir Chowdhury, in consonance with the par- hends that if there is an alliance being hurled. have even vandalised The TMC supporters also retaliated. Ashoknagar in North 24 Par- West Bengal Pradesh Congress ty’s central committee’s deci- between Congress and Trin- In a bid to gain a political foothold Totos belonging to BJP supporters were ganas while trying to save Committee (WBPCC) presi- sion.” The result of the alliance amool Congress in 2019, he in Bengal, the BJP along with the saf- our party office, shops vandalised. Police rushed in to bring the her husband from mem- dent on Saturday wrote a let- was disastrous. CPI(M) bagged will lose his political impor- fron camp has launched an aggressive and attacked people on situation under control. bers of a local club who ter asking the latter not to 26 seats while Congress got 44 tance in Bengal politics and campaign. “TMC goons, backed by the police demanded money for a puja on make any alliance with the seats out of 294 seats in the finally, Congress will be eradi- Front rung leaders, including BJP the roads,’ alleged Guha attacked us. We gave them a befitting Thursday night. Trinamool. Assembly. cated in Bengal. national president Amit Shah recently reply,” claimed Chakroborty. The woman was taken to Banerjee is likely to dis- Flouting the politburo’s dik- In the letter he stated that visited the state garnering support for the Cooch Behar to visit injured BJP TMC MLA Udayan Guha alleged a hospital in a critical condi- cuss with Gandhi about the tat, the Bengal lobby of CPI(M) Trinamool Congress had cre- party. With elections in seven civic bod- supporters. that the BJP Bike Bahini had carried out tion and the doctors had to ter- presidential candidate for the went ahead with the alliance ated an atmosphere of terror ies due in the state, the BJP has beefed up On the way, the leaders ran into a the attack. minate the pregnancy to save forthcoming election of the with the Congress before the in Bengal. The members of the their campaign. TMC agitation. The agitators blocked “They are spreading terror here and her life. President of India. Political elections to the seven munici- Opposition parties are quite Over the past few days, villages in the cavalcade, waved black flags at the have even vandalised our party office, On Saturday morning, experts said that the duo might palities which will be held on unsafe as they can be attacked Dihata have been witnessing numerous BJP leaders and shouted anti-BJP slo- shops and attacked people on the roads,” police arrested two men iden- discuss about the formation of Sunday. anytime. So, even if there is sec- clashes between the two rival camps. gans. However, later, the motorcade was alleged Guha. tified as Suman Paul and Toton a front of which both Congress Political experts said Trin- ular front, Congress should not On Thursday morning, BJP Bengal allowed to pass. The BJP party office in Dinhata was Dey from Nadia. With these and Trinamool Congress will amool Congress supremo was forge alliance with Trinnamool secretary Locket Chatterjee, along with On the way back from Dinhata to allegedly vandalised by TMC supporters. arrests, the total number of be a part. eying for an anti-BJP alliance Congress before the 2019 Lok party vice-president Jayprakash Majum- Cooch Behar, the BJP leaders alleged Furniture were brought out of the build- people arrested in this case rose The experts said that before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls Sabha polls. dar were on their way to Dinhata from that they had been attacked by the TMC ing and set ablaze. to three as the investigators had earlier arrested one Noni Gopal Sarkar, a club member, on Friday. New Town to get first state-run pet burial ground Police learnt that Paul had beaten the victim’s husband with an empty liquor bottle, TARUN GOSWAMI tion office, a mourner’s corner and prompting the woman to try a parking lot. The mourners will The pet burial ground and save him. The accused per- KOLKATA: Housing Infrastruc- be allowed to put up photographs will be built on a sons then kicked her on the ture Development Corporation of their beloved pets on the walls. stomach, causing her to start (HIDCO) is setting up the first HIDCO is currently calculating three-acre land bleeding profusely. state-run burial ground for pets in the fees that will be charged for the in Action Area I Police also learnt that the New Town. burial services. club members had forced the HIDCO has already set up the In metropolitan cities, getting behind the market victim’s husband, Barun Bapari, first state-run pet park at one corner a place to bury the pets loved so of New Town to give them Rs 501 for Sitala of the senior citizen’s park known as dearly by the owners for several Puja celebrations. Bapari tried Swapno Bhor in New Town. years is a major problem. There are Kolkata Development to convince them that being The pet burial ground will two private pet burial grounds in Authority (NKDA) a poor van-rickshaw puller, it be built on a three-acre land in South 24 Parganas. was impossible for him to pay Action Area I behind the mar- Admiring HIDCO’s move, an near the Unitech such a large amount. However, ket of New Town Kolkata Devel- animal welfare activist who runs a housing complex the club members paid no heed opment Authority (NKDA) veterinary hospital in South 24 Par- to his pleas and started beat- near the Unitech housing com- ganas said: “It is a very good move. ing him. plex. Construction work for the Pet-owners in cities run from pil- owners consider pets to be a part On the basis of the com- project is underway and the bound- lar to post trying to find a place to of their family and when they die plaint lodged by the victim ary wall has been almost completely bury their dear pets.” they find it difficult to bury them in and her husband, police have set up. Dr Subhas Sarkar, a well-known must in a city where the number “There are very large breeds in Chow in addition to Labrador, Ger- a proper place. A pet burial ground started an investigation. Most The burial ground will have veterinary doctor, said that setting of people keeping pets has gone up the city like St Bernard, Great Dane, man Shepherd, Golden Retriever, will solve a long-standing problem of the members of the club fled an office-cum-reception, registra- up a burial ground for the pet is a significantly over the years. Bull Mastiff and Chinese Chow Dalmatian and Rottweiler. Most faced by pet owners.” the area after the incident. 4| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Post-Mars mission, India at next level of tech ladder Nation Ex-ISRO chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan ‘100 militants active in south Kashmir’ Several areas of south Kashmir including Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian have been witnessing repeated militant attacks on security forces OUR CORRESPONDENT Govt will consider BEHIBAGH (Kashmir): More After his beheading J&K Police busts than 100 militants are active in security to south Kashmir which has wit- nessed a spurt in terror activi- warning to Hurriyat, separatists if they ties recently and operations are LeT module, SPO underway to neutralise them, a ask for it: CM top Army officer said here on Zakir Musa quits Hizb Saturday. SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Major B S Raju, Kashmir government will con- among 7 arrested General Officer Commanding OUR CORRESPONDENT sider any request for security (GoC) of Victor Force which from separatist leaders if they is responsible for security in SRINAGAR: Zakir Musa, who approach the Mehbooba Mufti JAMMU: The Jammu and Rashid had been an active south Kashmir, also said that was heading the Hizbul Muja- dispensation following a threat Kashmir Police on Saturday member of LeT between 2001 the Army and Jammu and There have been a number of incidents of weapon-snatching and hideen, quit the militant out- by Hizbul Mujahideen com- claimed to have busted a mod- and 2008 and had later surren- Kashmir Police are trying to stone-pelting in south Kashmir fit on Saturday after the group mander Zakir Mussa. ule of terror outfit Lashkar-e- dered. He was again arrested dissuade the local youth from refused to back his statement “When somebody will seek Taiba (LeT), which had been in 2013 and was released on joining militancy by engaging GoC told reporters. and the civil administration warning that Hurriyat leaders security from us we will think trying to revive militancy bail in 2016. with their families. Several areas of south Kash- to ensure that this scourge of would be beheaded for calling over it,” Mufti told reporters on in the Chenab valley, with "After sustained interroga- He said a full scale cordon- mir, including Pulwama, Kul- militancy does not spread,” the the Kashmir issue “political”. Saturday on the sidelines of a the arrest of seven persons, tion, Rashid confessed to his and-search operation, like the gam and Shopian, have been army commander said. Musa, who took over function when asked about the including an SPO and a former involvement in the (Doda) fir- one conducted in Shopian witnessing repeated militant He said while the situation the outfit after the killing of threat given to separatist lead- personnel. ing incident and disclosed the recently, will be carried out attacks on security forces in the is “calm in general”, there is lit- Burhan Wani in July last year, ers by Mussa. The Hizbul Muja- The module was work- names of his two associates -- only in places where the army’s recent months. tle bit of agitation in few edu- announced he would not be Zakir Musa hideen (HM) commander, in a ing to revive militancy in his younger brother Showket operations are hampered. There have also been a num- cational institutes which leads associated with the Hizb from video message on Friday, had the Doda- Kishtwar-Ramban Ali and Akthar Magary of We get to listen that the sit- ber of incidents of weapon- to some violence. Saturday onwards. “Such a statement (Musa’s) threatened to kill separatist region of Jammu and Kashmir. Tanta," the IGP said. uation is out of control. But it snatching and stone-pelting, ...The life is going on nor- “Following my last audio is unacceptable to us. It reflects leadership for terming Kash- Inspector General of Police Following their interro- is very much in control,” said including by college students. mally, the schools are function- message, a lot of confusion the personal opinion of Zakir mir a political issue instead (IGP) of Jammu Zone S D S gation, four more persons Raju here after visiting the fam- Responding to questions, ing normally in 95 per cent of is being spread in Kashmir. I Musa,” Hizb spokesperson of Islamic struggle meant to Jamwal told reporters here that –Bashir Ahmed, who was ear- ily of Lt Ummer Fayaz, who Maj Gen Raju said there are the schools. I visited many stand by my speech and by my Saleem Hashmi said in a state- enforce 'Sharia' (Islamic law) the arrests were made by a spe- lier part of Territorial Army, was abducted and killed by more than 100 militants in government schools. It is only message,” Musa said in the lat- ment emailed to a local news in the state. cial investigation team (SIT) his nephew and SPO Altaf militants three days back while south Kashmir and most of a few schools where there is est audio clip released on social agency in Kashmir. Earlier, the chief Minister formed after the attack on a Ahmed, Shafqat Hussain and on leave. them are locals. a little bit of agitation which media. Musa on Friday said his Reacting to the statement, interacted with specially-abled police post in Doda on May Hafiz –were arrested. “I am aware of the pres- “We are also ensuring that leads to some violence because organisation would chop off Musa said in his audio mes- children from across Kashmir 8, in which one special police An AK-47 rifle and three ence of the militants in the area new recruitment is prevented of the stone pelting that they the heads of Hurriyat leaders sage: “Hizbul Mujahideeen who had gathered at the astro officer (SPO) was killed and magazines and ammunition (south Kashmir) and I must and preventive operations are are doing and because of the and hang them in Srinagar’s Lal has said that we have noth- turf TRC ground at a special another injured. have been recovered from tell you that because of the taking place wherein we are reaction of the police,” Maj Gen Chowk for calling the Kashmir ing to do with the statement camp organised by Jammu and Giving details, the IGP them, the IGP said. high vegetation that is there, engaging with the families of Raju said. issue “political in nature” and of Zakir Musa. So, if Hizbul Kashmir State Sports Council. said that based on intelligence He said that Rashid had they are having slight amount the people and the students He said students are filled not an “Islamic struggle”. Mujahideen doesn’t represent She said that her govern- inputs the SIT had picked up been in contact with Bashir of freedom but we are doing who are likely to get onto this with enthusiasm and want to However, on Saturday the me then I too don’t represent ment will do whatever possible some suspects and subse- Ahmed of Bangraw-Gandoh, operations in a way to restrict track. move forward in life in which Hizbul Mujahideen said the them. From today onwards, I to provide necessary facilities quently apprehended Abdul who was earlier working in the their movement and subse- “So, a joint effort is being the army would provide them outfit does not subscribe to the have no association with Hiz- to such children, and had to do Rashid Harga alias Abdullah, 139 Territorial Army Battalion quently neutralize them, the made by the army, the police every support. statement issued by Musa. bul Mujahideen.” a lot for their welfare. a resident of Tanta. in Thathri. MPOST Cooperatives can change financial Govt committed to reduce Misa laundered money to buy status of farmers: Radha Mohan mortality in kids: Nadda a farmhouse in Delhi: Sushil OUR CORRESPONDENT forms of pneumococcal dis- OUR CORRESPONDENT eases, such as pneumonia and OUR CORRESPONDENT October 2008, which fetched NEW DELHI: Pledging to save meningitis. Currently, the her Rs 1.20 crore. Eleven NEW DELHI: Pinning hope every child, Health Minister vaccine is being rolled out to PATNA: Senior Bihar BJP months later, Misa purchased on cooperatives in bringing JP Nadda said that the govern- approximately 21 lakh chil- leader Sushil Kumar Modi on all the shares at the rate of Rs prosperity in the lives of farm- ment is committed to reduc- dren in Himachal Pradesh and Saturday fired a salvo at RJD 10 per share from Virendra ers, Union Agriculture Min- ing morbidity and mortality in parts of Bihar and UP in the chief Lalu Prasad's daughter Jain, the BJP leader alleged ister Radha Mohan Singh on children. “It’s a commitment of first phase. This will be fol- and Rajya Sabha member Misa showing documents to sup- Saturday said that the coopera- the government that no child lowed by the introduction in Bharti alleging that she had port his claim. tives have the potential to cre- would die in the country from Madhya Pradesh and Rajast- laundered money through a Later in 2008-09 she ate employment for poor and vaccine-preventable diseases. han next year, and eventually, shell company to buy a farm- purchased a farmhouse at marginal farmers as well. We stand committed to reduc- be expanded to the country in house at Delhi's Bijwasan area Bijwasan area in Delhi at Rs “Cooperatives are not ing child deaths and providing a phased manner. at a throwaway price. 1.41 crore whose estimated new to our country and that a healthier future to our chil- Reiterating the commit- Sushil Modi has been hith- value at present would be the cooperative movement dren,” the health minister said ment of PM Narendra Modi erto alleging that Prasad's two around Rs 50 crore, Sushil had first started in a village while introducing pneumococ- to save lives of children against minister sons –Deputy Chief BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi at Modi, who was accompnaied in and the movement Talking about the role energy.” cal conjugate vaccine (PCV) vaccine-preventable diseases, Minister Tejashwi Prasad a Press conference in Patna by state BJP vice-president led to the enactment of Coop- of cooperatives in the Hailing the participation in the universal immunisation Nadda said, “The government Yadav and Health minister Tej Devesh Kumar, said. erative Credit Societies Act, development of Uttarakhand, of Uttarakhand in coopera- programme (UIP) at a function has taken notable steps in the Pratap Yadav –had amassed The company was incorpo- Pointing out that Misa 1904. Modern cooperatives the agriculture minister said, tive societies, Singh said, “It's in Mandi (Himachal Pradesh). direction of total immunisa- benami properties worth over rated with an investment of Rs became the owner of Rs 50 have attained a comprehensive “Women rub shoulders with indeed an appreciable move. Terming this as a historic tion. Under Mission Indrad- Rs 1000 crore through various 1 lakh in 2002 and registered crore by investing a mere shape during 112-years jour- other family members and There are 4,381 societies in the moment, Nadda said that hanush, so far, more than 2.6 shell companies in Bihar. at Lalu Prasad's then official Rs one lakh, he asked "Why ney. There are several coopera- work hard to provide a bet- state, which are associated with strengthening routine immun- crore beneficiaries have been He claimed that Misa bungalow 25, Tughlaq Road, would anyone buy shares of a tives operational in the country ter life to their families. These various professions. As many as isation is an essential invest- immunised. From 1 per cent Bharti converted her black New Delhi. It was closed in closed company at the rate of scripting numerous develop- women can strengthen their 759 packs are operational and ment in India’s children and annual increase in coverage of money into white through 2005-06. Rs 100 per share against the ment stories,” Singh said while economic status through coop- their membership is 1,285. It’s will ensure a healthy future of full immunisation, the Mission dubious transaction of sale Bharti sold her company's face value of Rs 10 each ? Why inaugurating interstate coop- eratives in the small industry also applaudable that hundred the country. Indradhanush has resulted in a and purchase of shares of her shares of face value of Rs 10 would the buyer again sell the erative investment summit & sector such as forestry, vegeta- percent villages are covered The launched vaccine pro- 6.7 per cent annual expansion company - Mishail Packers each to Virendra Jain's Shalini same shares at Rs 10 each after exhibition in Dehradun. ble and fruit farming and solar under these packs.” tects children against severe in the immunisation cover.” and Printers Pvt Ltd. Holdings at Rs 100 per share in buying it at Rs 100?" NATION BRIEFS Vijay Mallya’s SC constitution bench to RSS worker’s killing: 30 TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AS CURFEW extradition REMAINS IN RAJASTHAN DISTRICT hearing deferred examine WhatsApp privacy Kerala guv asks CM JAIPUR: More than 30 people have been arrested in curfew-bound Kotwali police station area of Rajas- to June 13 MPOST BUREAU than’s Banswara district where communal violence to take action broke out on Thursday. “We have taken three dozen LONDON: The hearing on NEW DELHI: A five-judge the issue of embattled Indian constitution bench of the people of both the sides into custody yesterday fol- OUR CORRESPONDENT lowing tension in the city. Several incidents of arson tycoon Vijay Mallya’s extra- Supreme Court will from Mon- Meanwhile, a dawn-to- dition from the UK has been day start examining the privacy dusk hartal called by BJP in were reported in the region since Thursday night,” SP deferred to June 13, Britain’s policy of instant messag- THIRUVANANTHA- Kannur and nearby Mahe to Banswara, Kaluram Rawat said. The situation is under Crown Prosecution Service ing service WhatsApp, which PURAM/KANNUR: A day protest the killing was “near control but the curfew has not been relaxed, he said. (CPS) has said. has come under challenge on after an RSS worker was hacked total” and passed off without The CPS will be arguing on the ground that it allegedly to death in Kannur, Governor P any untoward incident with 107-FOOT TALL TRICOLOUR UNFURLED behalf of the Indian authori- infringed on the fundamen- Sathasivam on Saturday asked police maintaining tight vigil, AT ATTARI-WAGAH BORDER ties when the fugitive business- tal rights. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan police sources said. man’s extradition case comes The crucial matter has been to take immediate action to end Shops and business estab- ATTARI (Amritsar): Union minister Kiren Rijiju on up for hearing at Westminster listed before a second constitu- incidents of political violence. lishment remained closed and Saturday unfurled a 107-foot tall tricolour near the Magistrates’ Court in London tion bench during the summer Terming Friday’s incident vehicles kept off the road. Indo-Pak border at Attari-Wagah here on Saturday. on June 13. The hearing was vacation. A five-judge consti- as “very unfortunate”, Vijayan The slain RSS worker was After unfurling the flag at the integrated checkpost earlier scheduled for May 17. tution bench headed by Chief required to be dealt with in the included "whether Article 21 said the government would an accused in a case relating to here, the Minister of State for Home told reporters “The next hearing is June 13 Justice J S Khehar is already matter. Referring to the What- read with Articles 14, 19 and take steps to bring before law the killing of CPI(M) activist C for a case management hear- hearing the triple talaq matter. sApp's new privacy policy, 25 of the Constitution, con- those responsible for the kill- V Dhanraj in 2016. he was here to take stock of security arrangements, ing,” a CPS spokesperson said The WhatsApp matter Salve had said that someone fers upon all persons the right ing of 26-year-old Choorakad Police said a case was reg- besides inspecting the checkpost and meeting with on Friday. A four-member joint would be heard by a bench could snoop into the mes- to privacy in respect of com- Biju at Payyanur in the politi- istered today against seven BSF officers. CBI and Enforcement Direc- comprising Justices Dipak sages, videos and photos which munications which are private cally volatile district. “identifiable” persons in con- torate (ED) team had arrived Misra, A K Sikri, Amitava a user shares or circulates on in nature, irrespective of the “Concerned persons have nection with his killing. HCS CADRE OFFICIALS STRENGTH TO BE in London earlier this month. Roy, A M Khanwilkar and M the instant messaging platform. medium of communication". to be cautious to see that the Earlier in the day, a three- INCREASED: KHATTAR “Our aim is to build a M Shantanagoudar. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, "Whether Article 19, read situation is not turning worse. member BJP delegation met PANCHKULA: Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar strong, infallible case and The Centre on April 27 had representing WhatsApp, had with Articles 14, 19 and 25 con- The government will make the governor at the Raj Bha- these meetings will help resolve told the bench that a "regula- countered the submissions say- fer upon all persons the right all efforts to bring the guilty van in Thiruvanathapuram and on Saturday said his government will increase the issues across the table. The CPS tory regime" for data protection ing they were protecting pri- to privacy in respect of all per- before law,” he told reporters submitted a petition, seeking number of Haryana Civil Services (HCS) cadre of- will be arguing based on docu- was in the offing as an individu- vacy of users as they have an sonal communications as well at Kannur. action on the killing of the RSS ficials to 300 from 212 at present. He also said that ments provided by CBI and ED, al's freedom of choice needs to end-to-end encryption tech- as personal data - financial and Slamming the govern- functionary. he had accorded approval to utilise the services of therefore a joint team is here to be protected. The government's nology which cannot be looked otherwise," he had asked. ment, BJP state president The delegation was led by an educated youth under the Saksham Yuva Scheme address queries they may have, submission had come after the at by a third person. While Article 14 relates to Kummanom Rajasekharan former union minister and at the helpdesks set up at sub divisional level so as official sources had said. constitution bench had asked it Senior counsel K K Venu- equality before the law, Arti- described the killing as “bru- MLA O Rajagopal. Mallya, the 61-year-old to clarify its stand on the issue. gopal, representing Facebook, cle 19 pertains to freedom of tality” and alleged that CPI(M) A Raj Bhavan state- to assist the citizens. Addressing the general body chief of the erstwhile King- Senior advocate Harish had also filed an application speech and expression. Simi- workers were behind it. ment said the governor for- meeting of the HCS (Ex) Officers Association here, the fisher Airlines who owes over Salve, who was appearing for raising the preliminary issues larly, Article 21 and 25 relates Vijayan said every one warded the petition to the chief minister said the state government was actively Rs 9,000 crore to various Indian petitioners Karmanya Singh on the maintainability of the to right to life and freedom of should see the incident as an chief minister, asking him to considering the matter of providing the facility of banks, has been living in self- Sareen and Shreya Sethi, had plea. During the hearing, Salve conscience and free profes- isolated one and ensure that it take “immediate necessary peon at the homes of to the HCS officers. imposed exile in Britain since placed before the bench the had read out the questions of sion, practice and propagation does not become a hurdle for action to put a curb on such March last year. AGENCIES questions of law which were law submitted by him, which of religion respectively. peace efforts in Kannur district. disturbing incidents.” millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | 5 mp The ` will be a currency with most stable exchange rate. We are on the path of growth and we want the rest of the world to be our partner in that growth Business Union minister Piyush Goyal Idea Cellular Q4 Govt has ‘holistic vision’ to make it loss at `325.6 cr as easier to do business in India: Goyal Jio entry takes toll LONDON: Union minis- Earlier, he launched the Leading British and Indian formance Agreements in the ter Piyush Goyal has said that state-run National Thermal firms won awards for their education and leisure sectors. the government has a "holis- Power Corporation's rupee- work in the UK-India space The acquisition was effected tic vision" to make it easier to denominated 'Masala Bond' on during the event. by EPAL, a joint venture of do business in India and was the London Stock Exchange During his UK stay, Goyal EESL and EnergyPro Limited, working to ensure that every (LSE), which has raised around will launch his ministry's an advisory company specialis- household in the country has Rs 2,000 crore. Energy Efficiency Services ing in energy efficiency. access to energy in two years. "We listed the NTPC Limited (EESL) expansion EESL claims to have ret- The minister of state Masala Bond at the London plans in the UK. rofitted over 230 million LED for power, coal and renew- Stock Exchange, which is a He will also extend EESL's bulbs and two million smart able energy is in London for sign of the scale in India. In affordable lighting scheme LED streetlights across India the India-UK Roundtable on the long run, the rupee will be UJALA (UK Joins Afford- through self-sustaining com- Energy. He said he has taken a currency with most stable able LEDs for All) to consum- mercial models. a "personal pledge" to work exchange rate. We are on the ers in the UK, with the Indian In the UK, it has plans to towards energy access for every path of growth and we want the high commission in London invest 100 million pounds over household in India by 2019. rest of the world to be our part- becoming the first Indian mis- three years to implement low- "We are working on solu- ner in that growth," he said on sion in the world to adopt the carbon, energy efficiency and tions to hit our targets before the sidelines of the UK-India programme. renewable energy solutions in NEW DELHI: Bashed by a ruptive entry into the Indian 2022, as the Indian government Awards on Friday evening. EESL began its opera- public and private sectors. severe tariff war, telecom oper- mobile market space in Sep- creates the foundations with "Come to India with good tions in the UK with acquisi- EESL also plans to for- ator Idea Cellular on Saturday tember last year by making a 100-year horizon in view," ideas," he told the audience at tions worth around 6.8 million malise its collaboration with reported a consolidated loss voice calls and 4G data free as Goyal said at the UK-India the event organised by the UK- of two operating companies UK- based solar energy equip- of Rs 325.6 crore in the three- part of its promotional offer Conclave on Friday. based India Inc Ltd. running Energy Savings Per- ment supplier Cenergist. month period ended March that continued till March this 31, 2017. year. Coffee Day The company had posted a Total revenues of the com- Amul a bigger brand than ‘Withdraw proposed plan to levy charge profit of Rs 449.2 crore in the pany declined by 13.7 per Enterprises arm to same period a year ago. cent at Rs 8,194.5 crore from other FMCGs, says Sodhi For Idea, this is the second Rs 9,500.7 crore it registered on transactions on SBI mobile wallet’ consecutive consolidated loss a year ago in the correspond- KOLKATA: Amul is a big- acquire majority in two back-to-back quarters as ing quarter. ger brand than others in the CHENNAI: The Bank Employ- "SBI management has the company viewed the Octo- Idea Cellular also posted its FMCG segment including ees Federation of India has begun a war on the common stake in two cos ber-April period as particularly first-ever annual consolidated transnationals, Gujarat Coop- demanded that State Bank of man and the SBI clients num- NEW DELHI: Coffee Day harsh and a 'period of telecom loss at Rs 404 crore for 2016- erative Milk Marketing Fed- India, the country's largest pub- bering around 25 crore in the Enterprises, which runs cof- discontinuity'. 17 compared to a profit of Rs eration (GCMMF) Limited lic sector bank, withdraw the name of service charges and fee chain under the brand For the October-December 2,174.2 crore in 2015-16. managing director R S Sodhi proposed plan to levy charges fine. This would set a bad prec- name Cafe Coffee Day, on Sat- 2016 quarter, Idea has posted its Annual income of Idea claimed here on Saturday. on transactions made though edent for other public sector urday said its subsidiary Sical first-ever consolidated net loss Cellular declined marginally Sodhi, who was here to bank's mobile wallet. banks", he said. Logistics will acquire majority of Rs 383.87 crore compared to to Rs 35,882.7 crore at the end announce the official sponsor- Last week, SBI had said it Recalling SBI's announce- stakes in two small-sized com- a net profit of Rs 659.35 crore of 2016-17 from Rs 36,162.5 ship of the New Zealand cricket would introduce a new facil- ment in 2012 that it would panies involved in logistics, and in the year-ago period. crore it reported at the end of team, said that Amul, a brand In its latest initiative Amul ity through which every with- waive the rule to maintain min- warehousing and distribution "The Indian wireless indus- the previos fiscal. wholly owned by GCMMF, is planning to expand its choc- drawal of cash through ATMs imum balance for Savings Bank business. try witnessed an unprecedented In an effort to retain its is also sold by 18,000 village olate production capacity by using the bank's mobile wallet account holders, he said the "The company's subsid- disruption in the second half existing mobile subscribers, cooperative societies outside five times involving a cost of would attract a charge of Rs 25. following the merger of five new announcement of steep iary Sical Logistics Ltd.. have of financial year 2016-17 on Idea said it was forced to reduce the formal distribution chan- Rs 150 crore, he said. BEFI Tamil Nadu unit Gen- subsidiary banks from April increase in charges to those approved the proposal to ini- account of free voice & mobile on sequential quarterly basis, nel in Gujarat. GCMMF is also coming up eral Secretary C P Krishnan 1, 2017. who do not maintain mini- tiate the process to acquire data promotions by the new its voice rate by 12.5 per cent "If that is taken is taken into with five new integrated plants said the association wanted Stating that SBI had mum balance will drive "crore majority equity stake in a com- entrant in the sector. to 25.9 paise per minute com- account, the sales turnover of in Gujarat, Mumbai, Pune and SBI to withdraw the plan changed its earlier stand from of people away from the bank." pany in the express logistics The October-April 2017 pared to 29.6 paise in the previ- Amul is over Rs 38,000 crore, West Bengal, Sodhi said adding "forthwith". charging for transactions made "We strongly deplore this business with an annual rev- interval can be best described ous quarter of 2016-17 as well including the GCMMF reve- that the annual capital expendi- He pointed out that SBI through ATM to levying a move of the SBI and demand enue of Rs 40 crore and to exe- as Period of Telecom Discon- as it dropped its mobile data nue of Rs 27,000 crore, which ture was Rs 800 crore. which has already in control charge for transactions through that the RBI and Central Gov- cute necessary agreements to tinuity, permanently changing rate by 27.6 per cent to 11.5 is the highest in the FMCG Sodhi said there were also of 25 per cent of the total busi- e-wallet, he said SBI had also ernment instruct the SBI proceed further in this regard," mobility business parameters," paise per megabyte compared segment," Sodhi told report- plans to enter the markets of ness in the banking industry, planned to impose charges on management to withdraw it Coffee Day Enterprises said in Idea Cellular said in a state- to 15.9 paisa in the third quar- ers here. Tamil Nadu and Kerala. PTI had increased it to 33 per cent, exchange of soiled notes. immediately", he said. PTI a BSE filing. PTI ment. Reliance Jio made its dis- ter of 2016-17. PTI

“Namami Devi Narmade” Narmada Seva Yatra Narmada Seva Yatra is the world's biggest river conservation campaign carried out with public participation by the Government of Madhya Pradesh

he rivers in India form a major and Lata Mangeshkar from the Narmada. structed on the banks of the Narmada lifeline for the people and also hailed the Chief Minister's initiative and in Amarkantak. have a signifi cant contribution supported it. Th e yatra has been attended DECLARATIONS MADE BY • Amarkantak would be developed as in the social economic devel- by various personalities, politicians, spiri- THE CHIEF MINISTER one of the most beautiful holy pilgrim- Topment of the nation. Th ere are seven tual gurus, religious leaders and social age centres of the country rivers in India that are considered holy reformers like Kailash Satyarthi, Sri Sri • Th e State Government has sanc- • Cremation of dead bodies in the and sacred. Narmada is one of the holy Ravi Shankar, the Dalai Lama, Anupam tioned Rs. 1,500 crore for putting up river water pollutes the river. Th ere- rivers and the fi ft h-largest river of the Kher, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Yogi sewage treatment plants in 18 districts fore, for burning the dead bodies near Indian subcontinent. Narmada is also Adityanath,Vijay Rupani, Baba Ram- situated on the banks of the Narmada the river area, muktidhams would be called the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh and dev, Sadguru Jaggi Vasudev, Uma Bharti, river. established. has its origin in Amarkantak in Annu- Anoop Jalota, Murari Bapu, , • Th e Chief Minister has already • For women, changing rooms will be pur district at a height of approx 3,467 Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik and declared that all liquor shops within a built, along with toilets. ft above sea level. many other dignitaries. 5 km radius of Narmada will be closed • Narmada Seva Samiti would be Th e state government under the A National Level Workshop was held down. Since April 1, 2017, about 65 formed in every gram panchayat. leadership of Chief Minister Shivraj ABOUT THE YATRA Yatra in which 600 persons of national on May 8 at Bhopal, to deliberate on liquor shops have already been closed. In • A huge aff ore station drive on pri- Singh Chouhan has initiated a coor- and international repute and more than future strategies for Narmada water and addition, 572 more liquor shops would vate lands will be launched for areas dinated campaign – “Narmada Seva Th e yatra is mainly on foot and 24.14 lakh people have participated. environment conservation. National and also be shift ed in compliance with the within one km of both banks of the Yatra”, the world’s largest river conser- involves organising public meetings, Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chou- international-level experts working in court's orders. Narmada. vation campaign with public participa- seminars, plantation drives etc. Th e main han himself participated in the Yatra the fi eld of water and environment con- • Liquor-selling licences would not • Th e merger of nallas directly in to tion. Th e vision of this initiative is to focus is on increasing awareness on sani- at 48 places in Jan-Samvad, which is a servation participated in the workshop. be allowed on the Narmada river's banks. the Narmada river would be stopped. increase awareness about the importance tation, promotion of organic farming, record. Apart from 16 districts located Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Nar- • Provisions are made to make vil- • In Amarkantak, the under-priv- and urgent need to conserve the pious reduction in pollution and conservation on the shores of Narmada, Up-Yatras endra Modi will attend the concluding lages on the banks of Narmada Open ileged sections of society in urban river Narmada. Th e Chief Minister also of riparian zone of Narmada. Besides, were taken out from nearby districts. A day of the yatra on May 15 at Amar- Defecation Free. Financial support for areas would be provided housing facili- aims to make this yatra unforgettable there are various programmes like Jan total of 1,847 Up-Yatras have been part kantaka. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh construction of toilet would also pro- ties under the Pradhan Mantri Aawas and incredible by making it a people’s Samwad organised to educate people of the yatra so far. Around 80,106 per- Chouhan has planned a massive tree vided to the families residing without Yojana. movement. about the importance of the river and sons have registered for the Yatra as Nar- plantation drive, which will be carried toilets in these villages in the 18 districts • Organic farming would be pro- how to conserve it. People are taking mada Sevaks. out on the banks of the Narmada on of the state. moted along the banks of the Narmada. OBJECTIVES OF NARMA- oaths to conserve the Narmada dur- More than 24.14 lakh people were July 2, 2017. About 5.5 crore saplings • In Amarkantak region, on the banks • Permission for new buildings would DA SEVA YATRA ing the Jan Samwad programme. A core administered a resolution for de-addic- will be planted from Amarkantak to of the Narmada, concrete houses with be given for the government high school group of 150-200 people is leading the tion and protecting the Narmada river Badwani on the banks of the river Nar- the facility of sanitation would be built. at Bonder, block Karanjiya, district To increase awareness about the need yatra and this core group comprises during the yatra. mada to ensure regular fl ow of water • Concrete shops would be con- Dindori. to conserve the Narmada river and facili- experts from various fi elds, social work- tate sustainable use of its resources. Plan- ers and public representatives. NARMADA SEVA YATRA tation on the banks of river Narmada PROGRESS OF THE YATRA to protect the riparian zone and reduce SEES PARTICIPATION OF soil erosion. To suggest remedial actions As of May 10, 2017, Narmada Seva in the fi eld of river conservation and Yatra has completed 143 days. Started DIGNITARIES promotion of eco-friendly agricultural on December 11, 2016, the Yatra is now practices. To identify various sources of going to Anuppur district covering 3,301 Th e ambitious Narmada Seva Yatra river pollution and to resolve the same km, aft er it traversed through 1026 vil- spearheaded by Madhya Pradesh Chief through public awareness and participa- lages, 615 gram panchayats and 51 devel- Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saw tion. To adopt the traditional and ancient opment blocks of 16 districts. participation not only of people from life style for conserving the rivers So far, 1026 Jan-Samvad (public all spheres of society but also of famous dialogues) have been held during the personalities who joined the movement. 6| KOLKATA SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 millenniumpost mp | | We are ending the sellout of American workers and lifting the burdens on American industry World US President Donald Trump Indian-American asks White House to ‘Trump has long history of produce tapes of Trump-Comey talks

WASHINGTON: Indian- American Democratic Con- gressman Raja Krishnamoorthi secretly recording calls’ on Friday asked the White House to produce the tapes of US President Donald WASHINGTON: Through- news conferences. The record- Trump’s conversations with out Donald Trump’s business ing mechanism was disabled James Comey to allow facts career, some executives who under Dwight Eisenhower and of the former FBI Director’s came to work for him were reinstalled by John F. Kennedy, sacking to “come to light”. Mr taken aside by colleagues and who recorded Oval Office con- Krishnamoorthi, a member warned to assume that their versations with hidden micro- of the House Oversight Com- discussions with the boss were phones, securing intimate mittee, said in a letter to the being recorded. exchanges about the Cuban White House Counsel Don- “There was never any sense missile crisis and other signal ald F McGahn after Mr Trump with Donald of the phone being moments of those years. Oval tweeted about tapes last morn- used for private conversation,” Office recordings of Lyndon B. ing. “James Comey better said John O’Donnell, who was Johnson’s colorful, cursing chat- hope that there are no ‘tapes’ Raja Krishnamoorthi president of the Trump Plaza ter and Nixon’s dark scheming of our conversations before Hotel & Casino in the 1980s. have entertained and appalled he starts leaking to the press!” provide the House Oversight while, White House Press Sec- For O’Donnell and others generations of history students. said Trump whose firing of Committee with all tapes of the retary Sean Spicer refused to who have had regular dealings More recently, the White Comey on Tuesday has trig- President’s communications answer queries about whether with Trump through the years, House did not have recording gered days of turmoil in Wash- with former FBI Director James the President recorded a con- there was something viscerally devices automatically recording ington. “In light of the varied Comey, of President Trump’s versation with fired FBI Direc- real about the threat implied of the Real Donald Trump.” investigation. to cover up the Watergate bur- Barack Obama’s phone calls or and divergent statements from meeting with Russian officials tor James Comey, the media by the president’s tweet Friday “You never knew who else was “The president has nothing glary and other crimes. Nix- private meetings, according to a the White House press briefing which was closed to Ameri- reported. “The President has morning warning that fired FBI listening.” further to add on that,” Spicer on’s presidency was ultimately former Homeland Security offi- room regarding the firing of can press but not their Russian nothing further to add on that,” Director James Comey “better The president’s tweetsaid three times. He refused to undone in 1974 by the revela- cial familiar with White House both former National Security counterparts, and of any con- Spicer said multiple times in his hope that there are no ‘tapes’ remained something of a puz- say whether the White House tion of Oval Office recordings. security and audio countermea- Advisor Michael Flynn and for- versations regarding the hir- first briefing since Comey’s -fir of our conversations before he zle Friday, as White House press still has an active taping system. But tape recording has been sures. The source said it was mer FBI Director James Comey, ing or firing of former National ing, refusing to say any more starts leaking to the press!” secretary Sean Spicer rebuffed It has for most of the past an important and aboveboard unlikely that the Trump admin- the production of such tapes Security Advisor Michael beyond characterising the tweet “Talking on the phone with questions about whether Trump 70 years. In the popular imag- part of presidential procedure istration has changed this, but would allow the facts of these Flynn,” he said. Krishnamoor- as “not a threat”. Comey was in Donald was a public experi- had indeed recorded the three ination, White House taping since a voice-recording sys- verbatim records of some pri- terminations to come to light,” thi said the White House tapes charge of the Federal Bureau of ence,” said O’Donnell, author of conversations in which he started and ended with Presi- tem was first installed under vate presidential meetings and Mr Krishnamoorthi wrote. could accelerate current inves- Investigation’s probe into Rus- a book about his former boss, says Comey assured him that dent Richard M. Nixon’s incrim- President Franklin D. Roos- phone conversations are none- “I would respectfully request tigations as previous tapes have sian election meddling until he “Trumped: The Inside Story the president was not under inating recordings of his plotting evelt to capture the content of theless kept in two ways. AGENCIES that the White House Counsel aided past inquiries. Mean- was abruptly fired. AGENCIES Trump Nepal to conduct first local considering 11 Michelle Obama slams Donald Trump polls in 20 years today candidates to administration’s school lunch policy KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to hold its first local- level polls in two decades on Sunday that are replace Comey WASHINGTON: Former US crucial for cementing democracy amid politi- First Lady Michelle Obama Obama’s comments come a little over cal turmoil in the country. Altogether 4.9 million WASHINGTON: US Presi- slammed President Donald a week after Agriculture Secretary voters are eligible to cast their votes in the first dent Donald Trump is consid- Trump’s administration’s deci- ering 11 candidates to replace sion to scale back school meal Sonny Perdue signed a proclamation phase of elections. The first round of elections former FBI Director James nutritional requirements, the that relaxes standards for the upcoming in provinces 3, 4 and 6 and the second round in Comey following his sacking media reported. school year in three key areas: whole provinces 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be held on May 14 earlier this week, according to “You have to stop and grains, salt and milk and June 14 respectively. The absence of elected senior White House officials. think...why don’t you want representatives in the local bodies for more than The White House has already our kids to have good food at started having conversations school? What is wrong with rich standard. ing childhood obesity, reports 15 years obstructed development in the villages with some of the candidates you, and why is that a partisan Schools will no longer CNN. and towns across the country including the capital but, “the list is fluid and could issue?” Obama said on Friday need to hit the strictest target Obama emphasised that it city Kathmandu. Local-level elections could not be change”, the officials told ABC night at the annual summit of for lowering sodium in foods was important to make sure held after 1997 largely as a result of the decade- News on Friday. Texas Senator the Partnership for a Health- offered to students and meal parents think about the impor- long Maoist insurgency that claimed more than John Cornyn, former Assistant ier America, a non-profit that programmes will be able to tance of healthy school lunches. Attorney General Alice Fisher, works with the private and serve students 1 per cent fla- “Moms, think about this,” 16,000 lives. The elections will take place across Judge Michael Garcia of the New public sectors to fight child- voured milk instead of fat-free she said. “I don’t care what Nepal after a gap of 20 years. They should be held York Court of Appeals and Act- hood obesity. flavoured milk. state you live in. Take me out in every five years but due to political instability, ing Federal Bureau of Investiga- “Why would that be polit- The policy change loos- of the equation; like me, don’t they were halted since May 1997. Local bodies tion’s Director Andrew McCabe ical?”, CNN quoted Obama due signed a proclamation Under the proclamation, ens school meal standards like me, but think about why remained ignored during the long transitional pe- are expected to be interviewed as saying. that relaxes standards for states will be able to grant Obama advocated as First someone is OK with your on Saturday by Attorney Gen- Obama’s comments come the upcoming school year in exemptions to schools expe- Lady through Let’s Move!, kids eating crap.” Obama riod even after the peace deal signed between the eral Jeff Sessions and Deputy a little over a week after Agri- three key areas: whole grains, riencing hardship in meeting her signature public health said she will continue to fight government and the Maoists in Nov 2006. AGENCIES Attorney General Rod Rosen- culture Secretary Sonny Per- salt and milk. the 100 per cent whole-grain- campaign aimed at combat- for the cause. AGENCIES stein, with others to follow in the coming days. The other SNOWY STAND-OFF seven on the list are: former New York City Police Commis- Osama’s son ‘bent WORLD BRIEFS sioner Ray Kelly; former House Intelligence Committee chair- RESTAURANT FIRES STAFFER WHO man Mike Rogers; South Caro- on avenging father’s lina Republican Representative ISSUED RECEIPT WITH RACIAL SLUR Trey Gowdy; executive assistant MELBOURNE: A staff member from a restaurant in director for the Criminal, Cyber, death’: Ex-FBI agent Response and Services branch of Australia’s Melbourne city has been fired after issuing the FBI Paul Abbate; Mayor of a receipt to a black man with a racial slur, the media Colorado Springs John Suthers; reported on Saturday. On Friday, Rutendo Ruth Much- former federal appellate court inguri posted a photo on Facebook of the receipt her judge and incumbent execu- husband Nicholas received from the Burger Project tive vice president of Boeing restaurant, owned by celebrity chef Neil Perry’s Michael Luttig; and former dep- Rockpool Dining Group, the Guardian reported.“It is uty attorney general under for- mer President George W. Bush so disappointing that in a place where my husband Larry Thompson. Comey was spent his hard earned money, he received this sort of sacked on Tuesday and Trump, disgracefully discriminatory treatment. It’s exhausting in his dismissal letter wrote that that in 2017, in a modern and multicultural society he was firing him on the advice some of your staff remain insensitive.” The employee of Attorney General Jeff Ses- had scribbled the ‘N’ word on the bill. sions and Deputy Attorney Gen- eral Rod Rosenstein because PALESTINIAN STABS ISRAELI OFFICER of his handling of the bungled investigation into former Sec- Snow falls as a woman walks her dog in the village of Podolye, 70 kilometers (43 miles) east of St IN JERUSALEM, SHOT DEAD retary of State Hillary Clinton Petersburg, Russia PIC/AP/PTI JERUSALEM: A Palestinian stabbed and wounded an private emails. AGENCIES WASHINGTON: Osama bin for months. Israeli officer in annexed east Jerusalem on Saturday Laden’s son Hamza is poised to For a new episode of ‘60 lead a stronger, larger al Qaeda Minutes’ on the network, Sou- before being shot dead, police said. The officer was and is “bent on avenging” his fan described one of those let- taken to hospital with “moderate” injuries after the Brexit had little impact on foreign father’s death, according to a ters from Hamza: “He tells attack in the walled Old City, police spokeswoman former FBI agent familiar with him that...he remembers ‘every Louba Samri said in a statement. The attacker, bran- the personal letters seized in a look...every smile you gave me, dishing a knife, stabbed the policeman in one of the dramatic US raid that killed the every word you told me.’” alleys of the Old City before the wounded officer shot students studying in UK, reveals survey al Qaeda leader in Pakistan’s Hamza also wrote this: “I him dead, the statement said. Abbottabad. Hamza, about 28 consider myself to be forged in LONDON: Britain’s decision perceptions of the UK as a year old now, wrote those let- steel. The path of jihad for the AT LEAST 23 KILLED IN TURKEY to leave the EU has had little welcoming country to over- ters when he was 22 and had sake of God is what we live.” impact on international stu- seas students. not seen his father bin Laden Soufan said Hamza’s poten- BUS CRASH dents’ decision to study in the After respondents were in several years. Ali Soufan, the tial as a leader was recognised ISTANBUL: At least 23 people died and 11 were UK, a recent survey has found. shown news coverage of #WeA- former FBI agent who was the years ago when he was still a boy. injured when a bus carrying Turkish tourists plunged The International Student reInternational and #London- bureau’s lead investigator of al He was used in propaganda vid- Survey 2017 was conducted by IsOpen campaigns, almost half Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks, eos, sometimes holding a gun. off a road near the southwestern sea resort of the student recruitment and (46.6 per cent) felt fully per- told CBS News the letters reveal “He was a poster kid for the Marmaris. “Sadly, we have had 20 fatalities and 11 retention solutions company suaded that the UK is a wel- Hamza to be a young man who al Qaeda...and for members of other seriously injured,” said Amir Cicek, the governor Hobsons in January and Feb- coming country. adores his father and wants to al Qaeda, who were indoctri- of Mugla province, who said the bus was carrying ruary 2017. An additional 37 per cent carry on his murderous ideol- nated with these propaganda about 40 people, many of whom were women. The The survey of 27,955 pro- reportedly feeling slightly per- ogy. The letters collected in the videos, he means a lot to them,” accident occurred in a hilly road and the bus plunged spective international students, suaded and only 16% said they raid by helicopter-borne US Soufan said. who were considering study- felt no persuasion at all. Navy SEALs at a secure high- This January, the US named into a precipice after smashing through the crash bar- ing in the UK, found that high- The #WeAreInternational walled compound in Abbot- Hamza a “specially-designated rier. Television reports showed that the bus landed on quality teaching is the single campaign, founded and devel- tabad, a garrison town north global terrorist” - the same clas- a lower section of the road, and Cicek said that an most important factor for pro- oped by the University of Shef- of the Pakistani capital, Islam- sification bin Laden had. investigation was underway. “The bus’s brakes may spective international students UK study. EU referendum when 43 per field and its Students’ Union, abad, in May 2011 have now He even sounds like his have malfunctioned,” he said. The Hurriyet newspaper when choosing a university, The remaining 11.3 per cent cent said the decision had was relaunched following the been declassified. father, said Soufan. “His recent quoted Marmaris mayor Ali Acar as indicating an “er- course or destination country. said Brexit made them more affected their choice of study EU referendum result. Only a handful of US mili- message that came out, he deliv- Brexit has had made no dif- interested in the UK. destination. So far, over 160 universi- tary and senior officials around ered the speech as if it’s his ror by the driver”, without giving further details. Other ference to 68.5 per cent of stu- The results indicate a soft- The survey cites campaigns ties, education institutions and then US President Barack father...using sentences, termi- media outlets reported that the bus left from the west- dents, while only 12.7 per cent ening of the initial nega- such as #WeAreInternational international organisations Obama knew of the raid that nology that was used by Osama ern city of Izmir carrying only women and children. said they were less interested in tive reaction to the June 2016 for helping to shape positive have backed it. AGENCIES was reportedly in the planning bin Laden.” AGENCIES millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | 7 mp It would have been a shame if Sunrisers didn’t make it to the play-offs sport -Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner East Bengal, Bagan Chelsea’s crowning moment prepare for derby date today

CUTTACK: Mohun Bagan gone back to placing two defen- and East Bengal will be clash- sive midfielders to screen the ing for the 318th time in their back four, and that might be the history on Sunday but the case again on Sunday. encounter will only be the East Bengal’s coach Ran- ninth instance of the two teams jan Chowdhury has begun meeting outside Kolkata since well since being handed the 2000. Both teams are unbeaten reins, with the team scoring in the tournament; East Bengal 10 goals and conceding just enter the semis with two draws two in the last five matches, and a victory, while Mohun suggesting that Bagan may Bagan topped their group fol- not find it easy breaching the lowing two wins and a draw. back-line. Bagan will come into this Derbies often become game knowing that their an occasion for tempera- chances of advancement in ment to rise above talent, the AFC Cup, where they will and that is where the experi- host Bengaluru in Kolkata on enced professionals on either May 17, are over and hence will side will need to step in and want to sign off the domestic make the difference. With season by retaining the Federa- every chance that the game tion Cup. Sony Norde has been stretches beyond 90 minutes, impressive in all the matches, both goalkeepers could have even scoring one of the goals their hands full. of the tournament with a In the other match Chelsea players and staff celebrate after the match between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea. Chelsea won the match 0-1 meaning they win the Premiership title PIC/AP/PTI direct free-kick against Shil- will enter this tie as the long Lajong. I-League champions, and hav- WEST BROMWICH: Sub- players’ jubilant celebrations. lion, 39.1 million euros) transfer. back together after dressing- the counter-attack when James shock for Chelsea when Ron- On the other hand, Jeje Lal- ing beaten Bengaluru 5-3 on stitute Michy Batshuayi’s dra- “I thank them for their com- “Everybody is happy. It’s room unity unravelled under McClean seized on a loose pass don escaped a challenge from pekhlua has had only one goal aggregate in the quarterfinals matic 82nd-minute winner gave mitment and work-rate. They great to take the trophy.” Mourinho during a horrendous and raced 50 yards into Chel- David Luiz and raced clear, only thus far, and failed to make the of the Federation Cup last year. Chelsea the Premier League title showed me a great attitude to Chelsea midfielder Cesc title defence last season. sea territory. for Cesar Azpilicueta to make a most of a start in the final game Aizawl have since main- following a hard-earned 1-0 vic- try to do something great this Fabregas said: “I thought it was The Italian’s side finally But his attempted pass to vital, saving challenge. against Bengaluru, meaning he tained their momentum, tory at West Bromwich Albion season. After this win we must going to be one of those days. broke through West Brom’s Rondon was poor and the Ven- Rondon then teed up sub- could again be left out of the XI rallying from a 2-0 defi- on Friday. be happy, we must be pleased. We had so many chances in the stubborn resistance with eight ezuelan was crowded out by stitute Nacer Chadli, who fired on Sunday. cit to defeat Chennai City, The Belgian striker’s late “It wasn’t easy for me to first half and then we got a bit minutes remaining and will now Chelsea defenders. Chelsea were a shot narrowly wide for West For East Bengal, their before snatching a last-gasp goal at The Hawthorns took arrive in England and try dif- nervous. chase the double when they face becoming frustrated in their Brom. attacking trio of Robin Singh, winner against Churchill Antonio Conte’s side 10 points ferent habits, a different lan- “The beauty of football: a Arsenal in the FA Cup final on efforts to breach the Baggies’ But with eight minutes Willis Plaza and Wedson Brothers. clear of second-place Tottenham guage and inherit players after player who didn’t play a lot May 27. defence, but Fabregas nearly remaining, Chelsea finally Anselme have all been in good Laldanmawia Ralte, the Hotspur, who have only nine a bad season.” scores the winning goal for the Chelsea were almost broke through with a snap-shot struck as Azpilicueta broke into form, impressing in each of the winger who got that goal, points left to play for. Batshuayi, the understudy championship.” stunned inside 30 seconds as that flashed half a yard wide of the West Brom box and crossed three games so far. continues to be the over- It is Chelsea’s second title to Diego Costa, had only been Conte, who claimed three West Brom created the game’s the far post. from the right for Batshuayi to East Bengal have had one all top scorer for the tour- win in three seasons, their sixth on the pitch for seven minutes Serie A titles as Juventus coach, first chance. Chelsea might have broken force home from close range. extra day to recover, and that nament with three goals. In in total, and comes at the end of when he scored the winning has restored Chelsea to the Darren Fletcher’s lofted pass the deadlock just two minutes Conte charged onto the might be pivotal in the hot and Aizawl’s last match against former Juventus and Italy coach goal -- his first in the league winners’ circle by rebuilding found Salomon Rondon and his into the second half when a field in celebration, while West humid conditions that have East Bengal, the head coach Conte’s first season as manager. since August. from the chaotic end of Jose flicked header drew a smart save powerful cross-shot from Vic- Brom stewards were forced prevailed in Cuttack. Khalid Jamil fielded an “This is a great achievement “It’s good. It’s the best day for Mourinho’s second reign. from Thibaut Courtois. tor Moses was turned around to eject three pitch invad- After flirting with more all-Mizo lineup and rested for the players,” Conte told Sky Chelsea today,” said Batshuayi, Two years after Mourinho Chelsea quickly began the post superbly by West Brom ers before the game could be attacking formations in the last several key players, eventually Sports in a pitch-side interview who arrived from Marseille last led Chelsea to the title, Conte applying pressure, but West goalkeeper Ben Foster. completed and Chelsea could few matches of the I-League, coming away with a point from after breaking away from his year in a 33.2 million ( 42.8 mil- has stitched the London club Brom had a huge chance on Yet there was almost a celebrate the title. AGENCIES Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen has a goalless draw. AGENCIES Rain delays start of IPL BFI disciplinary Warner, Shankar guide Sunrisers committee to hear match between KKR and MI Hyderabad into IPL play-offs Vikas on May 20 KOLKATA: Rain and thunder- storm on Saturday delayed the Rain accompanied by thunderstorm KANPUR: Defending cham- In fact, such was the ease NEW DELHI: The Boxing Fed- proceedings of the last round lashed the city for more than half an pions Sunrisers Hyderabad that Sunrisers batsmen didn’t eration of India’s three-mem- Indian Premier League T20 cruised into the Indian Premier hit a single six but the 23 ber disciplinary committee will cricket clash between Kolkata hour around 4 pm League play-offs with an easy boundaries were enough for seek Vikas Krishan’s explana- Knight Riders and Mumbai eight-wicket victory over Guja- their successful run chase. tion for forfeiting his Asian Indians at Eden Gardens here. itate water absorption and make an appearance at their rat Lions riding on a throughly Pradeep Sangwan was Championships semi-final Rain accompanied by thun- drainage of the water. home venue with his Bolly- professional team performance. easy pickings for Shankar as bout, on May 20. derstorm lashed the city for Overs will start reducing wood entourage had added After pacer Mohammed the Sunrisers batsman hit him The three-member commit- more than half an hour around if the match does not start to the excitement for the clash Siraz and Afghan leg-spinner for some impressive pull shots tee, headed by veteran BFI offi- 4pm. before 9.15 as a minimum of between the two sides. Rashid Khan played a key role whenever he pitched it short. cial Asit Banerjee, and comprising It took more than two hours five overs a side is needed to The last IPL match to have a in dismissing Lions for a pal- Leg spinner Ankit Soni vice-President Rajesh Bhandari to clear the water but it again complete a match. For a mini- washout here was in 2015 dur- try 154 in 19.2 overs despite a (0/31 in 2.1 overs) -- one of and Nirwan Mukherjee (Uttara- started to drizzle to make it a mum five overs to take place ing KKR’s fixture against Rajas- century opening stand, skipper the questionable selections this khand Boxing Association chief), dampener for a sellout crowd the match has to begin by 11.26 than Royals on April 26. David Warner (69, 52 balls) and season -- was hammered when- will conduct the hearing in the who kept filling in the stands. otherwise it will be declared The rain, however, brought Vijay Shankar (63, 44 balls) ever he pitched it short. Soni, capital. It will be a test for the newly ‘rain abandoned’. Rain aban- relief to the parched city which anchored the chase to perfec- who couldn’t even make it to “The BFI has decided to relaid Eden Gardens wicket donment in fact will help KKR’s was reeling under intense heat tion with 11 balls to spare. Mumbai U-23 squad, looked make Mr Banerjee the Chair- and the outfield which went cause as they will seal a last- and humid conditions for Sunrisers thus finished their out of place throughout the man of the committee, Mr Bhan- through a coring measure after four berth by getting one point. several days. These weather league campaign with 17 points Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner and Vijay Shankar in tournament. dari is the convener and Mr the Sourav Ganguly adminis- Mumbai with 18 points were conditions are attributed to from 14 games. action during the match against Gujarat Lions PIC/PTI Brief Scores: Mukherjee is the third mem- tration took over. the first team to make the play- a trough which is extend- Gujarat Lions’ forgettable Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Guja- ber,” BFI Secretary General Earlier the Eden Gardens offs and were today joined by ing from North Bihar up to season after a questionable and Tamil Nadu one-day cap- aries without ever letting the rat Lions: Jay Kowli said. soil had silt clay as coring mea- Sunrisers Hyderabad (17) by Chhattisgarh across Jharkhand team composition for the bet- tain Shankar that sealed the scoreboard pressure bother Lions: 154 (Ishan Kishan 61, Vikas had given a walkover in sure was done in two phases virtue of their eight-wicket win region. Thus, moisture incur- ter part of the tournament saw issue after Shikhar Dhawan them. Dwayne Smith 54, Praveen his middleweight (75kg) semifinal over four months before last over Gujarat Lions in the after- sion is taking place from the them finish the engagements at (18) and Moises Henriques (4) Warner hit nine boundar- Kumar (2/22) bout against Korea’s Lee Dongyun, year’s World Twenty20. noon match. Bay of Bengal which has led to second last place with 8 points. were dismissed cheaply. ies while Shankar also smashed SRH: 158/2 (David Warner 69, the reasons for which are still not The coring was done to The news that star owner cloud development over parts It was a 133-run third They never showed any nine fours, matching his skip- Vijay Shankar 63, Mohammed officially known. increase sand content to facil- Shah Rukh Khan will finally of Bengal. AGENCIES wicket stand between Warner urgency yet got their bound- per stroke for stroke. Siraj 4/32). AGENCIES “Vikas will be given a patient hearing. He will be provided a fair chance to present his case and It will be India versus explain the reasons. I have per- IPL Preview: Upbeat Daredevils meet disjointed RCB sonally assured him of a fair hear- Australia in CT final: Clarke ing,” Kowli said. AGENCIES

while Kings XI face Supergiant in ‘do-or-die’ clash KOLKATA: Former Austra- “If it’s hot and the lia captain Michael Clarke on wicket spins, there’s no bet- NEW DELHI: Only pride will Shane Watson, who conceded it Pune Supergiant, would want Saturday predicted an India ter exponents (on those be at stake when Delhi Dare- was his worst IPL season ever. another disciplined outing from versus Australia final in the tracks) than Ashwin and devils host embattled Royal Life has come full circle for his bowlers. upcoming Champions Tro- Jadeja. Challengers Bangalore in an the Australian all-rounder who Supergiant who fluffed their phy starting in England, next “That will be in India’s inconsequential IPL game here was an integral part of Rajasthan lines in what seemed to be an month. favour. In Jadeja, India have on Saturday with both teams Royals’ triumphant campaign easy run-chase against out of The World Cup win- the luxury of a quality spin- seeking an end to their misfir- in the inaugural edition of the contention Delhi Daredevils ning captain feels that ner, who can bat. He is as ing campaign on a positive note. tournament in 2008. only to keep the race of final four it will be conditions in good a spinner as anybody In the other match, Kings XI As has often been the case, open till the last game. United Kingdom that will in world cricket,” Punjab will be aiming to con- Delhi Daredevils’ fortunes fluc- Supergiant are currently on have a lot of bearing on the said Clarke. While it has been tinue their late surge against tuated through the tournament, 16 points from 13 games with a performance of the teams. a struggle for likes of Virat Rising Pune Supergiant in a yet again missing out on a play- net run-rate -0.083 while Kings “I see India and Austra- Kohli and Ajinkya Rah- “winner takes it all” Indian Pre- off berth. XI Punjab are on 14 points from lia in final. The conditions ane during the IPL, the for- mier League encounter. Youngsters such as Rishabh equal number of matches but in the UK are going to play mer Aussie skipper feels it Kings XI Punjab will be aiming to continue their late surge against Both franchises are already Rising Pune Supergiant in a “winner takes it all” Indian Premier Pant he had joined the team have a comparatively better run- a big part. For example, if won’t be much of a concern out of reckoning for play- offs League encounter hours after his father breathed rate of +0.296. there’s swing and seam on during Champions berths following a forgettable his last Sanju Samson and When the two teams square offer, Australian pacers will be Trophy. AGENCIES season. last game. Kohli, who smashed a Shreyas Iyer flourished in off on Sunday, the equation is tough to face. While inconsistency has RCB are languishing at the record-shattering 973 runs last patches, giving the team’s suc- pretty simple for Glenn Max- “That will hold us in good been the Delhi Daredevils bane, bottom of the table with just year including four centuries, cess-starved fans something to well’s team. A win is all that they stead. The likes of Mitchell Royal Challengers Bangalore two wins and 10 defeats after managed, barely 250 runs this cheer about, albeit occasionally. need to qualify as it will take Starc, James Pattinson, Josh endured horror run in the land- 13 matches, Daredevils are season. It was a remarkable dip Karun Nair found some them to 16 points with a supe- Hazlewood, Pat Cummins mark 10th edition of the cash- placed a shade better at sixth by his own standards. form going his way in the last rior net run rate. The Punjab can be tough to face,” Clarke rich T20 extravaganza. position with six victories and He missed the first three game and he would look to capi- outfit doesn’t have to look at told reporters on sidelines of a Even as the Daredevils seven losses in as many games games to recover from a shoul- talise on it, and Pant too would any other results. promotional event. shocked Rising Pune Supergi- as their beleaguered opponents. der injury and the tide did not like to add to his impressive tally. For Supergiant, a defeat However if it becomes ants by seven runs in their last Star-studded RCB’s captain turn for good even after his The seasoned Zaheer Khan, will be dangerous if Sunrisers hotter and some turn is on match, at the Feroz Shah Kotla, Virat Kohli has “embraced” what return. who led his unit admirably Hyderabad happen to win their offer, spin twins Ravin- Royal Challengers Bangalore has been a disastrous season, Big-hitting opener Chris despite defending a not-so- for- game against Gujarat Lions and dra Jadeja and Ravichan- were made to bite the dust by saying his team would learn Gayle and AB de Villiers were midable total in the last game clinch their play-off place with dran Ashwin will be difficult Kolkata Knight Riders in their from the mistakes and move on. major disappointments as was against a batting-heavy Rising 17 points. AGENCIES to face. 8| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | millenniumpost mp In retrospect

While many would argue that the causes for committing suicide are personal and often varied, the fact that this perceivably private incident has grown into a rampant social phenomenon : is reason enough SUICIDE to believe that CRY OF THE HELPLESS there must be more public discourse to grapple with this apparent ‘taboo,’ writes Radhika Dutt

-year-old teenager, Like instant food delivery, our pop- unless proved otherwise, to have severe Nakia Venant from ulation today is in need for instant stress and shall not be tried and pun- Miami, commits sui- deliverance of anonymous empathy. ished under the said Code.” While on cide after streaming a Delhi Police data reveals that 444 paper the possibility of mental ill- 142-hour live video on Facebook. She suicide cases were registered in the health has been approved as legiti- was found hanging in her bathroom, capital during the period of April mate, there continues to be strong after one of her friends who had seen 2016 – March 2017. Across the coun- apathy towards the mentally-ill in the live video went to look out for her. try there were 1,33,623 registered our country. The biological mother of the teenager, cases of suicide in the year 2015. Niharika Ghosh, a registered con- who was living with foster parents, is In a population of 1.3 billion, 10.6 sultant clinical psychologist (child said to have been watching the video people out every 1 lakh are dying and adult), recounting her experi- online She has also been accused of by committing suicide. CISF data ences says that the cause for com- mocking her daughter in the com- suggests that 65 people attempted mitting suicide almost always can be ments, while the teenager went ahead to commit suicide by jumping on to seen in light of a backdrop of depres- expe- close. After a to take her life. the metro tracks in 2016. In 2017, so sion. Depression expresses itself in riencing few attempts 24-year-old, Arjun Bharadwaj far 34 people have attempted to take a plethora of ways- from immediate trauma at taking my from Mumbai, streams a live video on in one’s life I began Facebook – containing a tutorial on life- death visiting a ther- ‘how to commit suicides’ before jump- of a near apist. Since then ing off the 19-storey room of Hotel Taj one, and very I have been diag- Land Ends at Bandra. A suicide note often depres- nosed with PTSD, recovered by the Mumbai Police sug- sion is triggered and I am on medica- gests the boy was suffering from drug by repressed mem- tion for clinical depres- addiction and wanted to end his life ories of childhood sion,” she shares. Her story No. of suicides per one lakh due to the damage his compulsion abuse or conflict. is not unique; our cities are dot- population was causing him. Sneha’s (name changed on ted with such suicide survivors The above excerpts are news request), is one such story- one who walk past us with beaming tant in their approach, as it is still not is left unattended,” says consultant clippings that were published a day among many that are hidden smiles, having learnt well to hide easy to talk about personal trauma, clinical psychologist Niharika Ghosh. after these horrific events took place. in the embellishments of priv- from society what it unfortunately they want us to ask them and coax The approach to building a dis- Across the world several adults and ileged society. “I have been a deems unacceptable. them, on which they open up and course on suicide has to begin with a young adolescents have taken to victim of bullying from a very Sumaitri, an NGO situated in share all they wanted to with us,” two pronged approach. On one hand the internet to express their dying young age. I was big- Delhi which operates a suicide says Varsha, a volunteer at Sumai- there is an increasing need to sensi- wishes. The live streaming of death ger in size than my helpline number says that most of tri. “Most people who come to us are tise the population about mental ill- had so far been reserved to extremist classmates which the people who call them are suffer- just in search of a non-judgmental nesses. Stories of depression have to groups who routinely uploaded acts their lives on the metro tracks. The emotional vulnerability to stagnated somehow gave them ing from depression and a strong listener who would support them at be shared without which each patient of beheading and stoning. Since 2016 Emergency ward at AIIMS says that anxiety, outburst of repressed mem- the license to abuse sense of isolation. This is ironic, their most vulnerable. Our world is would potentially meet the same mis- there has been an upsurge across the each week approximately 5-6 cases of ories, and a constant feeling of guilt, me. What started as sim- given our present day where becoming too individualistic, and fortune at self-inflicted death. Sec- world, where people have voluntarily self-poisoning are admitted. While to name a few. Unfortunately, depres- ple verbal abuse later mag- we are drowning in social not everyone is equipped enough ond, while mental-illness needs to be taken to live streaming their last min- many would argue that the causes for sion is also almost always accom- nified. My childhood has media and forging apparent to cope with it,” she adds. sensitized, the ability to face rejection utes. According to the WHO, each committing suicide are personal and panied by tendencies of inflicting been smeared with mem- relationships. The world of vir- While on an individual level must also be taught to growing adults. year approximately 1 million people often varied- the fact that this per- self-harm. Despite the rampancy of ories of sexual abuse- I tual reality has unfortunately depression is a strong precursor to Stories of people taking their lives die from committing suicide. This ceivably private incident has grown depression in the country, and in fact was reminded everyday taken away the sanctity of pri- committing suicide, socially it has because they did not receive certain translates to a global mortality rate into a rampant social phenomenon across the globe, this chronic disease that I didn’t fit in. I was vacy. In the race to make more many more ramifications. We are a grades, or of unrequited lovers laying of 16 per 100,000, or one death every is reason enough to believe that there continues to be a hush-hush subject, too scared to confide to friends, we have isolated our- generation born with a strong pen- their lives for their loved ones, often forty seconds. must be more public discourse to which can only be discussed behind my parents, we belonged selves from making real com- chant for instant gratification. Burgers dot our TV screens, or daily newspa- On typing ‘suicide’ on the Google grapple with this apparent ‘taboo.’ closed doors. WHO’s global health to a socially respect- panions. Sumaitri receives on a click, pizzas with a 30-minute pers. While we pity over the dead, or search bar, the first search result will Section 309 of the Indian Con- estimates that about 5 crore Indians able family where 6-7 phone calls and visi- delivery deadline, dates at the swipe cringe at their irrationality we ought provide you with a 24*7 helpline stitution criminalizes attempts to suffer from depression, and another 3 sexual abuse was a tors a day, taking the of a finger, and money by just typing to practice the art of critiquing our- number. In countries across the world commit suicide with a maximum crore suffer from anxiety disorders. It tabooed subject. I count to about 200 a few digits- persistence, and per- selves, our practices with which we there are now helpline numbers to punishment of imprisonment up to is believed that depression is now the kept my fears with people seeking help severance have become pursuits of have created a world where we are attend to the ones contemplating on one year. The Mental Healthcare Bill most contagious disease, and by 2030 me, never sharing in a month. Sumaitri the past. While we must empathise subsumed in an abyss of perceived taking the drastic, final step of end- which was finally sanctioned by the it would be the numero uno cause for it with anyone. As has adopted a process with those who are clinically ill, the negativity- never being able to cope ing their own life, their very being. Lok Sabha on March 27, 2017 seeks deaths across the globe. The causes of I grew up, I realised known as ‘befriend- practice of self-critique must not die just enough. While on one hand it is a laudable to decriminalize the act by suggest- depression are varied. Often they are I was incapable of ing’ wherein through out. “Children today are not taught As children we often dream of initiative to reach out to the ones is ing that- “Notwithstanding anything deep-rooted and can be genetically handling personal dialogue they attempt to to be emotionally competent. From a conquering the world, but in adult- silent need of compassion; on the contained in section 309 of the Indian assigned, it can also be triggered by relationships. I turned resolve the inner-conflicts young age they are taught to conquer hood we must learn to contain our- other hand it exemplifies the harsh Penal Code, any person who attempts a history of substance abuse, in yet into an abusive person who for which people come to seek the outer world, yet the task of con- selves and our dreams within the rampancy of this phenomenon today. to commit suicide shall be presumed, other situations it can arise from shunned away anyone who came too assistance. “People are initially hesi- trolling the world within your mind peripheries of this very world.

Suicide victims by sex and Percentage share of various causes of suicides during 2015 age-group in 2015 millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | 9 mp Beacon Honouring the greatest caregivers – Mothers

Selfless, unconditional love is all that she showers. She protects, scolds, laughs, restricts, cooks and takes care of her children. In any situation, our mother is the first person we look up to and history has given us enough reasons and ways to honour the most beautiful relationship of our life, writes Dr Nandini Sahay

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to bration of Mother’s Day is a foreign concept, Indi- the implementation of The Maternity Benefit Act, my angel mother” ans have willingly accepted and participated in this 1961, a woman’s employment is protected during – Abraham Lincoln festivity. Since our country is a culturally diverse the time of her maternity. The owner is obliged to country, people have realised that mothers should pay full salary during her absence from work, to other’s Day is an event celebrated be respected and a special day dedicated to them permit the mother to take care of her child. Even every year to show regard and rev- will motivate and remind everyone of the tremen- in the case of adoption (below three years of age), erence to our mothers. However, the dous hard work mothers put in a child life. the Bill provides for 12 weeks of maternity leave unconditional, selfless love she show- New technologies like the internet and global to the woman to help her take care of the child. Mers, is felt during every moment of her presence. It is connectivity have immensely helped people all In the case of a commissioning mother (defined an endless journey of love, care and blessing. Moth- across the world in celebrating this great day. Now as a biological mother) who uses her egg to have a er’s Day is celebrated to respect her selflessness. even though people are physically distant from their surrogate child, 12-week period of maternity leave It so happens that children are usually identified mothers, they can stay connected with their mother will be calculated from the date the child is handed with their father’s name and their acceptance in through WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Skype and over to the adoptive or commissioning mother. The the society is mainly paternal, giving little credit, the likes. Observance of this day reminds us of the Bill also recommends every establishment with 50 importance and name to the mother. Mother’s Day care, love, hard work and persistent efforts a mother or more employees to provide crèche facilities to is recognition to a mother’s kind, compassionate makes for her child. This life actually can’t be imag- working mothers within a prescribed distance. The and altruistic care of her child. The celebration of ined without the help and support of the mother. woman will be allowed four visits to the crèche in this day is our humble way to rejoice the bonding In India, mother is worshipped as a Goddess who a day. This will include her interval for rest. Apart of a mother with her child. Different countries cel- loves, cares and supports her children uncondition- from this, there are schemes like Mother and Child ebrate Mother’s Day on different dates. In India, it ally in any situation. Indians have adopted differ- Tracking System (MCTS), Indira Gandhi Matritva is celebrated every year on second Sunday of the ent ways to express their dedication towards their Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY), and Conditional Mater- month of May. mother. Some of them wish their mother, some nity Benefit (CMB), which were introduced for the This day has been celebrated worldwide for buy cards, flowers, gifts etc. In schools, Mother’s benefit of mothers. a long time. The Greeks were very loyal to their Day is celebrated to make young children under- A mother is a source of strength, patience, cour- maternal goddesses, as they used to especially wor- stand the importance of mother in their lives. In age, faith and love. The amazing fact is that babies ship them on the occasion of the annual spring fes- schools, the Mother’s Day celebration is very pop- start bonding with their mother right from their tival. Ancient Romans celebrated a spring festival ular among children, as little children are very moment of coming into being inside the womb. The named Hilaria, which was dedicated to the Cybele attached to their mothers. Mothers of little toddlers nine- month journey is the most beautiful experi- (mother goddess). The devotees made offerings in are especially invited to the schools to be part of ence a woman experiences in her life. Giving birth front of the mother Goddess Cybele in the temple. the celebration. Each student expresses their grati- to a young one is the most adorable and heavenly Christians celebrated this day on a Sunday, exactly tude towards the mother through poem recitation, emotion a mother goes through. So, a celebration is three weeks before Easter. essay writing, speech narration, dancing, singing a way to thank all the lovely mothers who undertake In England, Mother’s Day celebration started and conversations. Mothers shower their endless so much pain and suffering sportingly. By rejoicing around the 1600s, by worshipping Virgin Mary. In love and affection by bringing some lovely home- and recognising their efforts, we encourage moth- the USA, it was an official celebration started in the made dishes to the school. They indulge in danc- erhood. Praising her with kind words will make her year 1872. Surprisingly, Anna who is the founder of ing, singing and playing games. Kids also give their forget all the pains she has undergone and would Mother’s Day in the US was an unmarried woman mothers a handmade greeting card or other gifts. In help her continue to love all her children. Selfless, and never had kids. She was highly motivated and some cases, children are taken to restaurants, shop- unconditional love is all that she showers. She pro- moved by her mother’s (Mrs. Anna Marie Reeves ping malls, and parks with their parents to enjoy tects, scolds, laughs, restricts, cooks Jarvis) care and love. After her death, she decided in different ways. and takes care of her children. to popularise a day dedicated to mothers to give For the ones who follow Christianity, a special In any situation, our mother them respect and regard. Today, this day is being prayer is organised on this day in honour of the is the first person we look celebrated in many countries around the world. mother. Surprise parties, gifts, outings and simple up to. Our mothers In France, the birth rate was very low during things like greeting cards and breakfast in the bed are very special. She the end of the 19th century. Hence, attempts were makes a complete happy day for the mother. Some is an institution made to bridge the gap by honouring the mothers children buy ready-made gifts, clothes, purses, in herself. She of large families. In 1906, ten mothers who had nine accessories, jewellery etc to impress their moth- teaches good children each were awarded. In Japan, Mother’s ers. Mother Day special dinner at home or restau- manners, Day was initially commemorated during the Showa rants with the family are other beautiful ways to etiquettes, period as the birthday of Empress Kojun (mother celebrate mother’s day morality, of Emperor Akihito) on March 6. In Nepal, there GOVERNMENT’S GIFT TO MOTHERS humanity is a festival equivalent to Mother’s Day, called Mata The government of our country is committed and help- Tirtha Aunsi (“Mother Pilgrimage New Moon”), or to ensure that every mother’s right is protected. ing others, Mata Tirtha Puja (“Mother Pilgrimage Worship”). The amended Maternity Act is an initiative in this whenever It is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. direction. Women working in the organised sec- needed. It is History has given us enough reasons and ways to tor will now be given the privilege and right to rightly said, honour the most beautiful relationship of our life. get paid maternity leave of 26 weeks, up from 12 “God could In India too, this concept is being very rap- weeks previously. Around 1.8 million women will not be every- idly accepted and appreciated, there is a huge be benefited from this scheme. This law will apply where, so he awareness now on this issue. People have started to all establishments employing 10 or more people created mothers”. acknowledging the immense love and and the entitlement will be only for the first two uncountable sacrifices children. the For third child, the entitlement a mother makes will be for 12 weeks only. This new for her chil- law will help mothers to dren. Even sustain and continue though their work even the after preg- cele- nancy. After 10| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Inland

Rabindranath Tagore

Pankaj Mullick: The Phenomenal Pankaj Mullick MAESTRO OF MUSIC Music was his life and soul, and he was conferred Padma Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his commendable contribution to music. It is the magic of his phenomenal melody that even after 40 years of his passing away, Pankaj Mullick continues to mesmerise millions of music lovers, writes Sharad Dutt

he year was 1905. public functions as well. One such composi- never be overtaken by music. And that the Barua sent Pankaj Babu to Gurudev, and The partitiontion, ‘Diner sheshe, ghoomer sheshe,’ he sang spirit of lyrics was of supreme importance. after listening the entire story, he not only of Bengal had very frequently. Pankaj always acknowledged that Durga gave permission for ‘Diner sheshe’, but even engulfed the states Gurudev was very stringent about the Das Bandopadhyay and Dinendranath two more songs for the film. He also sug- in anT unprecedented political fact that his poetry should be sung with Tagore were solely responsible for shaping gested the title Mukti for the film. It was the turbulence, ushering in an era purity. The aspiring singers were asked to his career. As Pankaj started gaining popular- very first time that Rabindra Sangeet was of intellectual fermentation and sing in his presence and only after seeking ity in the city and garnered a huge fan follow- used in a feature film. These three songs of cultural activism, spurred by his approval they could sing in public. When ing, Dr Ramaswami Iyengar, a physician by Gurudev became instant hits after the film the rising tide of nationalism. it reached Gurudev that Pankaj was singing profession with a keen ear for music was his was released in 1935. This very year saw the birth of one of his compositions, ‘Diner sheshe,’ with- ardent admirer. He had heard Pankaj on sev- Pankaj gave memorable music for the Pankaj Kumar Mullick on May out his approval, he was surprised that he eral occasions. One day he told Pankaj, “You New Theatres films. KL Saigal was his great 10, 1905 in a Vaishnavite mid- had not composed it yet, though these verses sing so well, why don’t you sing on radio, too? favourite. Saigal sang his great songs com- dle class family of Calcutta were very dear to Gurudev. Pankaj was sum- I know a lot of people there.” posed by Pankaj – ‘Duniya rang rangeeli (Kolkata). There was barely moned before Tagore and asked to sing in his Pankaj was overwhelmed by his offer. baba’ in Dharti Mata; ‘Kisne ye khel rachaya’ any musical atmosphere at presence. Pankaj was naturally quite nervous Indian Broadcasting Company had started in Dushman; ‘Karun kya aas niras bhayee’ and home to inspire a young when he sang ‘Diner sheshe’ in the courtyard broadcasting in Calcutta on August 26 of ‘Prem mein hai jeevan jokhon’ in Zindagi; Pankaj, but he had this of Gurudev’s mansion. Just as the song was 1927. In September Dr Iyengar took Pankaj ‘Mein kya janu kya jadoo hai’ and ‘So ja Raj- inexplicable urge to sing over, Pankaj ran away. Tagore was amazed by to the radio station and introduced him to kumari’; ‘Do naina matware’ and ‘Chhupo in his formative years, as his singing prowess and didn’t object to his the Programme Director Nripen Majumdar. na chhupo O pyari sajaniya’ in Meri Behan, he sat through the night- singing and composing his poems. When Quite impressed with his voice, he asked and famous ghazal, ‘Ae qative-e-taqdir mujhe long performances dur- Pankaj came to know about Gurudev’s reac- Pankaj to sing for them. And Pankaj sang itna bata de’. Pankaj also recorded this ghazal ing Durga Puja. In one tion he felt exhorted and inspired to sing two songs penned by Gurudev. This his- in his voice but Saigal’s version was retained such programme, Pan- Rabindra Sangeet as his life’s sole mission. toric stint with radio lasted for more than in the film. kaj heard the renowned Classical music seemed to take a backseat five decades. His production of the musical Pankaj was a trained classical singer, yet music teacher and great now. One of Pankaj’s friend saw his passion feature, ‘Mahishasur Mardini’, in 1932, was he didn’t hesitate in using western style and exponent of classical and suggested that if he wished to learn Rabi- repeatedly broadcasted for years to come, instruments in his compositions. This could music Durgadas Bando- ndra Sangeet in its pristine form, he should with constant requests for an encore. The be seen in his songs of film Doctor (‘Aaiee padhyay. At the request approach Dinendranath Tagore, who had production of the first radio play on Cal- bahar aaj aaiee bahar’ and ‘Jag mein chale of the assembled gather- grasp over Rabindra Sangeet. cutta Radio is also credited to him. Pan- pawan ki chaal’), wherein he also introduced ing, Pankaj also sang in the Dinendranath Tagore was the grandson kaj was equally responsible for popularising the hoof trot in this song. Years later, Nau- master’s presence. Bando- of Gurudev’s elder brother Dwijendranath Rabindra Sangeet on radio. During his radio shad used hoof trot in a song in film Deedar padhyay was so enthralled Tagore and son of Dwijendranath Tagore. days, he came into close contact with Rai (‘Bachpan ke din bhula na dena’) and so did by his rendition that he After listening to Pankaj he gladly accepted Chand Boral. OP Nayyar in Naya Daur (‘Maang ke saath instantly offered to train a him as his disciple. Under his tutelage young In 1929 this duo was approached by BN tumhara maine maang liya sansar’). Pankaj promising Pankaj, having seen Pankaj learnt the finer nuances of Rabindra Sircar to compose for his silent films, Chor composed, sang and acted in very successful his tremendous potential as a Sangeet. He taught him the first song from Kanta and Chasher Meye. During the era of films produced by New Theatres. His film singer. During his training, he Gurudev’s most celebrated work, ‘Gitanjali’. silent films, music was given live from the Nartaki directed by Debki Bose had very also studied for his matriculation He taught Pankaj the importance of verbal pit dug near the screen. Later in 1931 Sircar melodious compositions sung by him, as simultaneously and sought admis- sequence and stressed that verses should founded his New Theatres Studio and asked ‘Madh bhari rut jawan hai’, ‘Ye kaun aaj aaya sion in Bangabasi College. But he Boral and Pankaj to join its music depart- savere savere’ and ‘Prem ka naat jhootha’ were had to leave his studies due to com- ment. Pankaj was co-composer of Boral in great hits of that time. In film Yatrik he recited pelling economic problems and under- Dena Paona, the first talkie in Bangla that Sanskrit verses from poet Kalidasa’s Kumar took petty jobs to support the family. year. Pankaj had assisted Boral in most of the Sambhav in his own voice. Pankaj’s private One day he came across a poem by films and some of the credited compositions songs in Bangla and Hindi were as popular his favourite poet Gurudev Rabindranath of Boral in Puran Bhagat and Chandidas were as his film numbers. Tagore. ‘Jokhon porbe na mor payer chinho’ actually composed by Pankaj. Pankaj loved Calcutta and was always enchanted him to the extent that he com- It was PC Barua, who while directing loyal to the city. He was approached by many posed a musical version of this poem and Rooplekha, felt that though the music direc- Bombay producers to compose for their started singing it. Later on, when Pankaj tor of film was Boral, Pankaj’s contribution films. He politely told them that he would got to know that this very poem had been was no less. Later on when Barua directed record the music only in Calcutta and stuck composed and sung by Gurudev himself, he Mukti he gave independent charge to Pan- to his resolution recording music for just two also listened to the record, and naturally felt kaj to score the music. There is an interest- Hindi films, Kasturi and Zalzala in New The- ecstatic that his composition was identical to ing story about this film. When Barua was atres without going to Bombay. For Pankaj that of Gurudev. This was his incipient intro- narrating the story of this yet to be titled film music was his life and soul. Conferred Padma duction to Rabindra Sangeet, an incidental to Pankaj Babu, he started humming ‘Diner Shri and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his brush that changed the course of Pankaj’s sheshe, ghoomer deshe’. Barua heard this and commendable contribution to music, an era life. He was still learning classical music and asked Pankaj Babu that he would like to use ended with the sad demise of Pankaj Mullick also tappa style from his mentor Bandopad- this rendition in his film. Pankaj Babu told in Feburary of 1978. But it is the magic of his hyay, but he started musically tuning and Barua, “Though I have composed this poem phenomenal music that even after 40 years of rendering Gurudev’s poems by singing in Dinendranath Tagore and sung it in concerts, we would require the his passing away, Pankaj continues to mes- permission of Gurudev to use it in the film.” merize millions of music lovers. millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | 11 mp

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He call this our very own ‘‘China Syn- also say that the border, which in the field of strategy but mere bringing in did not suffer from the complex of not drome’ – in lines of the US armed had remained disputed, after the the names does not really create a cause for having “specialised knowledge” and is not forces’ ‘Vietnam Syndrome.’ agreement became Line of Actual dialogue, create a viewpoint which emerges known to have helped any writing project But those times are ‘achanging.’ Control (LAC) – thus could be from interaction or evolves an opinion of people more knowledgeable than him. A large section of the Indian elite breached at will. based on consensus. When Kanwal’s com- Kanwal has also not tried to explain seem to think that China bugbear Now, there could be two lines pendium, published by Harper Collins, why his compendium has been inspired will continue to contain India in of reason for this assertion of the fails to integrate the viewpoints of the con- by Mauryan period administrator-philos- the sub-continent, with big dol- authors. First is a legal definition tributing essayists, how can it blame the opher’s treatise, which has a much wider lops of help from Rawalpindi. So, of a border and a LAC. No dis- policy makers of having not been able to scope of discussion than just dealing with the leadership of the country has similar legality can really exist formulate a security strategy for the coun- security strategy. Books 7 and 10 of the begun to focus on building the between the two notions – pre- try despite “having fought five wars and ancient tome deal with various scenarios three services – army, navy and cisely because they are notional. being hemmed by nuclear-armed” states? and reasons for war. Chanakya catalogues air force for what the controver- On top of that, no maps have been The official summary of the book says, recommend a national security strategy address India’s chief concerns: Chinese war into three broad types – open war, sial chief of army staff, General exchanged between the two on “India surprisingly does not have a for- for India. It claims that the book has done assertiveness and Pakistan’s unrelenting covert war and silent war. Not very differ- , now retired had even the demarcations of the LAC. mally declared national security strategy. the difficult groundwork for India’s politi- proxy war. ent from something which India has faced talked about a two-front war. The For that matter the middle sector All the major powers of the world publish cal leaders and policymakers by bringing The editor also is honest enough to for the past seventy years. army has taken a few steps forward where the border was largely stable, documents that spell out their national the best names – from within the commu- explain, albeit inadvertently, about the dis- It defines each type of war, how to towards taking on China on the the two countries have not gone interests, identify their threats – political, nity as well as from the armed forces and jointed narrative of the text at hand. He engage in these wars and how to detect that Himalayan heights. through the ‘delimi- economic, diplomatic or with regard to academia – to the ideating table. Ideating mentions about his enduring interest in one is a target of covert war. The conclusion Two mountain tation’ process. Sec- security – and draw up policies to deal with fine but debating the issues would have security strategy and the desire to write of these chapters is the necessity for the are well on their way ondly, the author’s them. The absence of a similar doctrine been better appreciated. a book on it, and what stopped him from ruler to know the progress he could expect to be raised – one claim that McMahon makes India’s defence policy look ad hoc Though to be fair, this collection has doing it. when considering the choice between wag- to be based in West Line – a British leg- and creates the impression that the coun- 20 high-quality essays, which cover a wide “Given the complexities of the subject, ing a war and pursuing peace policy. Bengal’s Panagarh. acy that Nehru had try is unprepared to realise its range of topics from nuclear deterrence to it was clear to me that a book would take This probably could be the raison d’- There will be two claimed for indepen- global ambitions.” defence spending, the domestic produc- many years if I were to write it myself. Also, etre for having a ‘Security Strategy’ for the independent moun- dent India, has also The editor of the tion of weapons, and bracing for the wars I lack specialised knowledge of issues like nation. And on making a choice between tain brigades. The been turned into LAC, compendium of the future that would be fought in space maritime, cyber and space security, among war and peace, the ancient text lays out various advanced thus leaving it up to claims that “The and cyberspace. others, I would be groping in the thumb rule, “When the degree of prog- landing grounds competing interpreta- New Arthashas- As Kanwal says these essays are dark. A better alternative would be ress is the same in pursuing peace and (ALGs), which were tions. A senior general Price: `799 tra” attempts to rooted in the expertise of analysts to invite the finest domain experts waging war, peace is to be preferred. For, in disrepair for a long Publisher: Aleph of the Indian Army, with inside-out knowledge of in the country to write in war, there are disadvantages such as while have now been Book Company once commanding their domains. Most impor- on their areas of losses, expenses and absence from reactivated both in the III Corps, based tant, it presents a roadmap to specialisation home.” the Northeast of the country and in ’s , had told the extreme north. Both the front- this writer in clear terms that the line heavy lift aircrafts procured at Indian interpretation of the LAC great cost from the USA, C-230J matches the watersheds and crests and C-17s have landed on some of the McMahon Line, with lit- of them. In fact the IAF have even tle approximation. And the army landed the first type of aircraft on patrols right up to the McMahon a dirt strip. Line, whatever may the semantics Diplomatically, India has that are chosen by the diplomats. grown close to the USA and The rest of the book is equally rich Japan. In Vietnam, India is trying in detail in terms of China’s grand- to do a Pakistan on China’s eastern strategy, India’s options and the frontiers. Sawhney and Ghazala, sharp criticism of various regimes however, begin their book on a pes- in New Delhi for lacking strategic simistic note. The authors of this thought is well made. Curry: The eclectic mixture of condiments RADHIKA DUTT and lifestyle between the British and ularised this dish that has evolved to region. The sambal goreng and rendang exploding tastes. For further sat- the Indians. The curry was one such become an essential element of every- of Indonesia, the popular Nonya curry isfaction, the book closes with he term ‘Curry’, over time, essence adopted widely by the colonial day diet. chicken of Malaysia, accompanied by a a list of authentic curry reci- has become ubiquitous to masters. Thereafter, with active trade The history of the curry is not static; murtabak (folded roti) or steamed rice pes that have been written the West’s understanding of across the oceans – through its journey, exemplifies the wide acceptance of this by cooks from across the the cuisine of the sub-conti- this eclectic mixture the curry not only dish, which has often been perceived as globe. Tnent. Yet, an evaluation of the history of of condiments was grew in popularity but belonging simply to the sub-continent. ‘The Curry’ will both Indian cuisine, and the popularly popularised around in its scope too, as dif- The curry was not always consumed find a wide readership accepted curry reflects another story. the globe. ferent cultures begun in its authentic form – the American amidst enthusiasts who Colleen Taylor Sen, a food-writer and The British were appropriating it with curried chicken salad, the German are hungry to delve journalist, through her vividly descrip- the most active in their own unique zest. currywurst, and the Punjabi-Mexi- into the story of their tive book takes enthusiastic readers adopting the curry, The Caribbean can-Hindu pizza – are all fusions of a favourite deli- down a journey describing the growth as Indian restau- natives replaced delightful interaction between Western cacy. From and dissemination of this food that rants began dotting the coriander with and Indian tastes. the has been popularly embraced across the streets, and nov- their popularly used Sen, through her book, step-by- the globe. els wrote colourful shado(w) beni, and step unravels the different myths sur- Sen says, though mostly under- anecdotes of char- spinach like greens of rounding the curry – only to stood in tandem with Indian cuisine, acters discussing sag were replaced with present an untainted his- Indians themselves never recognised the curry. The colo- calloo, the leaf of the tory of the wide popu- their food by this single over-arching nies of United States, dasheen plant. The larisation of this delicacy. term – the ‘curry’. Curries for Indi- Canada and Austra- gaeng – based usu- The book inter- Rendang ans existed as ‘do piaza’, ‘rogan-josh’, lia with their active ally on thick coconut woven with graphics from daging of Indonesia, ‘rara’, ‘bharta’, bases which were infused import of Indian Price: `399 paste had been essen- 19th century curry stores of to the Guyanese chicken with a variety of meat, fish and veg- spices too embraced Publisher: tial to . Britain, along with images of curry; from the Malaysian Nonya etables. The over-arching term curry the curry in its Speaking Tiger Southeast Asian streets in America selling the pop- style chicken curry to the Curried was a gift bestowed upon Indians by originality. countries have had their ular Indian curry, provides the reader goat Trinidadian style – the book is a their colonial rulers – the British. The vast immigrations of Indian own history of preparing curries as with a treat which is not only visually universe of flavours, ready to inspire The initial phases of colonial rule had labourers across the Caribbean, Mau- accompaniments to rice – which forms pleasing, but also if read with enough any epicure who is willing to take witnessed a vivid exchange of ideas, ritius, Sri Lanka and Fiji, further pop- the staple diet across most of this heart can take one through a journey of the plunge. 12| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Routes The Carpathian Mountains Natural beauty, the cheerful hospitality of local people, folklore festivals and the flavours of regional cuisine – all these combine to offer you the unique land called Romania

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Horse riding tour of magical Transylvania

Romania’s majestic Casino Constanta

Sprawling marshes of the Danube Delta ROMANCE ROMANIAof TEXT: MOUTUSSI ACHARYYA

Cultural festival in Romania uthentic, natural and cultural, are the words that best capture the essence of Romania, a dynamic country rich in his- tory, arts and scenic beauty. Considered Aby many the most beautiful country in Eastern- Europe, rugged stone churches and dazzling monas- teries dot its pristine landscape of rocky mountains and rolling hills. Being a member of the European Union means you can visit Romania on a Schengen visa. Natural beauty, the cheerful hospitality of local people, folklore festivals and the flavours of regional cuisine – all these combine to offer you the unique land called Romania. Transylvanian towns seem to have stepped out of time, while vibrant Bucharest is all energy, with scenes of communist-era cars shar- ing highway space with speeding Audis and rows of regal ruins of former palaces standing side-by-side with gleaming new office buildings. His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, once said, “Romania is the last corner of Europe where you see true sustainability.” From Medieval castles and fortresses, to ancient churches and traditional villages, gleaming sky- scrapers to painted monasteries, world heritage sites and black sea resorts, and its intense spiritu- Dazzling painted ality, music, crafts and traditions – it is a smorgas- monastery in Bucovina The Neamt Monastery bord of attractions. Europe’s second-longest river, the Danube, marks Romania’s southern border The Sphinx is a natural with Bulgaria before turning suddenly northward Romania is known as a Bears’ sanctuary. The harsh geography rock formation in the and emptying into the Black Sea. The Danube delta has limited human habitation, and the magical woods are filled Bucegi Natural Park provides sanctuary for 300 species of bird and 160 species of fish. The sprawling marshes account for with deer, elk and bear, as well as wolves, lynx, boars, and in the largest expanse of reed beds in the world. On a the highest regions, chamois and marmots. It offers a diversity of luxurious cruise down the Danube river you can take in the beauty of the Danube Delta, the world’s natural parks and natural protected areas third most biologically diverse area, and view the life of people who call the river home. noes and fossil deposits to explore. There are less of the world’s famous painted monasteries in Buco- The Carpathian Mountains draw a wide arc adventurous but no less rewarding walks through vina, or the ancient, hilltop citadel in Sighisoara. through the centre of the country, leaving a swath of woods, meadows and villages in other regions, For centuries, the hilly geography and lack of exposed rocky peaks surrounded by groves of pine Romania has so many stunning natural attrac- passable roads necessitated the emergence of hun- and deciduous trees, and stretches of bright green tions and is ideal for skiing, camping, hiking, dreds of self-sufficient villages, where old-school meadow below. Romania is known as a Bears’ sanc- boating, cycling, nautical sports, rafting, bird and crafts such as bread-making, pottery, tanning and tuary. The harsh geography has limited human habi- animal watching, caving, fishing, horseback rid- weaving were honed to an art. Open-air skansens tation, and the magical woods are filled with deer, ing or hunting. and village museums, and isolated hamlets, where elk and bear, as well as wolves, lynx, deer, aurochs, From mid-June to early September, the action the old folkways are still practised, are a must-see. boars and, in the highest regions, chamois and mar- moves to the Black Sea coast. Beach resorts fill This is most evident in Maramureş, where oversized mots. It offers a diversity of natural parks and natural up with swimmers, divers, sunbathers and par- hay racks, horse carts and stately wooden churches protected areas (27 national and natural parks), and tiers, who come for the all-night, open-air club- seem to have stepped out of the Middle Ages. its forests are very well preserved. The rocky peaks bing marathons. Built by the Romans, Romania’s natural of Transylvania and Moldavia, snow-capped from A journey of a few hours by car or train can spas offer relief for many disorders and illnesses, as mid-October in some years, call out for conquer- take you from the Danube River to a beautiful, well as natural healing or relaxation. Romania is also ing, and well-marked trails lead to summits from all intact, medieval town in Transylvania, like Bran becoming popular for its vibrant art scene and its directions, with plenty of alpine flora on its moun- Castle, home of the famous blood-sucking Count delicious, traditional cuisine and lovely wines, with tain peaks, gorges, lakes, forests, caves, mud volca- Dracula. Take a step back in time as you visit one unique bouquets! millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | 13 mp Trending Candid Talk STORIES IN A FRAME HAPPENING HIMACHAL

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Aries (Mar 21–April 20) Taurus (April 21–May 21) You might need to keep Don’t be surprised if you your feet on the ground feel emotional this week. this week as a compel- With a Full Moon in your ling blend of energies sector of relating, feelings could encourage you to make an overdue could run high. In addition, you might be Maa...aah! decision. However, it also helps to consider tempted to act on impulse or make a your motives here, as doing so can enable blind decision, either of which may not you to see if what you’re doing is in your bode well for you. However, you can best interests. A powerful Full Moon could make a success of the days ahead if you bring potent emotions to the surface, but it think before you act and assess any deci- might be better not to act on them. sions very carefully.

Gemini (May 22– June 21) Cancer (June 22–July 22) The One There are reasons why it As someone who is very would be best to tread sensitive to feelings, Your precious company is what she longs for. So, to keep it simple let’s tuck the digital the middle path this week. this week could prove Powerful celestial forces overwhelming at times. distractions away and promise to spend quality time with her everyday from today could encourage you to go to extremes, With a potent Full Moon in Scorpio and this is something to avoid. Indeed, the midweek, it might seem like everyone is Full Moon midweek could see you mak- going through some kind of drama, and ing a spontaneous decision that you later they expect you to be there for them. regret. It might be better to wait until the However, an awkward aspect between end of the week, or even later, before Mars and Neptune suggests you should Heart making an important choice. tread carefully. of the Leo (July 23–Aug 23) Virgo (Aug 24– Sept 23) Matter It might help you to You may have been lighten your schedule, as stirred to action regard- ROOPSHA DASGUUPTA RAY a potent blend of celes- ing a goal or ambi- tial forces could lower tion and made a lot of he ensured to take care of us your vitality. The present backdrop could headway recently. However, it pays to from the time she knew we pull you in a number of different directions tread carefully over the days ahead. A existed. We arrived only when and expose you to events that occur out of powerful blend of energies could distract she chose to share her every- the blue. In order to handle them, it’s best you from further progress. If you feel like Sthing with us. The pain she tolerated, to cut out unnecessary activities. You might you’re falling in love during the midweek the bump she carried, the marks that Full Moon, hold back if you can. Getting are still dazzling her skin; she never need to refuse certain invitations, if you complained. Her touch, her warmth, need some alone time. advice of a close friend can be crucial. her love remains indispensable. She will feed, bleed, care and be there in all sea- sons. She is the Mother. Libra (Sept 24– Oct 23) Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 22) ‘Maa’, ‘Amma’ or “Mamma’, whatever Your work/life balance While you can agree she might be called, universally most could be a topic of discus- among close friends, mothers are a symbol of strength and care. However old we might become, sion, especially if family there could be others we perhaps never grow up in front of members disagree with with whom you can’t her. Mothers vary: disciplinarian, over what you’re doing. It might be better to see eye to eye on an important issue. suspicious, over curious, over alert, Ask the one who has lost a mother and hear the postpone any discussion until later. You may Tempting though it may be to say exactly over possessive. We feel burdened to voice tremble. Buried or burnt she takes more than find that whatever you say seems to arouse what you think, it might be better not to, answer her never ending questions, we can ever imagine strong feelings in others, and you might not as the Full Moon in your sign could only and her nagging phone calls can look fully understand your situation. In addition, crazy too. make things worse. If you can avoid such they may be tempted to do or say things conflicts this week, you may be able to Have you eaten? your favourite picture together but may and do the best you can for her, from that cause further issues. When are you coming home? be there is something else she needs now. Trust me, she won’t be there for- reach a compromise next week. Don’t do this or that... from you? Your time. Your precious ever. Don’t feel irritated to attend her Oh Maa! Stop! Oh Maa...... start! company that she longs for. So, to keep phone calls for when it stops...... it stops Yes. Let’s start to understand some- it simple let’s tuck the digital distractions for a lifetime! than we can ever imagine. Ask me and Sagittarius ( Nov 23–Dec 21) Capricorn ( Dec 22– Jan 20) thing that we perhaps don’t care to and the smart phones away and promise Stop taking her for granted. For I shall tell... It might be just as well think. Today is Mother’s Day and a per- to spend quality time with her everyday when she leaves, she takes away the If you are lucky, worship her while The week ahead may fect day to begin with. May be you did from today. May be just some time, just pleasure and peace of the word MAA she is alive. have a few twists and to issue a passion alert buy her flowers or you will take her out her and you. with her. Ask the one who has lost a Days like today just reaffirms the turns that need to be this week, as a blend of for a meal or buy her a present. May I won’t be surprised if you haven’t yet mother and hear the voice tremble. truth: MAA is power. MAA is priceless. navigated with care. And energies could encourage be you will make her feel extra special asked her about her bucket list. Adven- How the motherless have lost a part of (Send your questions to this may be partly due to a Full Moon in a feelings to flow and even sizzle. Much by changing your social handle DPs to tures that remain undone. Figure it out their life, buried or burnt she takes more [email protected]) quiet sector of your chart that leaves you of the week is influenced by Pluto, which feeling more vulnerable than usual. A re- can mean that powerful emotions drive duced schedule might enable you to take your decisions. This and an edgy link some time out where necessary. Others between Mars and Neptune hints that could be eager for you to get out over the you may find it hard to think rationally at MARK ZUCKERBERG weekend, and you may enjoy the chance. times, likely just at those crucial moments. Born on May 14, 1984, Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is an American computer pro- grammer and Internet entrepreneur. He is the chairman, chief executive offi- cer, and co-founder of our very favourite Facebook. Zuckerberg began using Aquarius (Jan 21–Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19 –March 20) computers and writing software in middle school. His father taught him Atari Even if you aren’t admit- A desire to explore new BASIC Programming in the 1990s, and later hired software developer David ting it to yourself, you territory could bring Newman to tutor him privately, who said that it was “tough to stay ahead of may be eager to secure some interesting experi- him”. Zuckerberg took a graduate course in the subject at a college near his a top spot regarding an ences your way and home while still in high school. He enjoyed developing computer programs, ambition or career move. This week, com- introduce you to a new subject that you especially communication tools and games. In one program, since his father’s pelling influences could encourage you to become quite passionate about. Fur- dental practice was operated from home, he built a software he called make a bold move whether or not it would thermore, a trip or vacation could take ‘ZuckNet’ that allowed all the computers between the house and dental office be wise to do so. 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Heads Travelling with man’s bestie are widespread import restrictions for seat, you will have to ship it as checked requirements for containers in the cabin a number of other animal species that baggage, which raises a few health con- and cargo bay. Make sure you get detailed could transmit viral diseases. Among cerns for your pet. Since the outside air information from your preferred airlines tails them are birds, turtles, and a number temperature also affects the temperature before purchasing a cage or kennel. Also of small mammals. To be able to take in the cargo bay, airlines may restrict the keep in mind that some airlines only trans- Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, your pet abroad with you, most countries transportation of pets during certain times port dogs and cats, while others also ship MP & Union Cabinet require that you get a health certificate of the year. Make sure you get detailed birds and other animals. Minister, also an eminent stating that your pet is in good health and information about the temperature and Make sure your pet gets acquainted free of parasites. air pressure in the cargo bay before book- with the kennel or container well ahead animal rights activist and Contact the appropriate consulate to ing a flight. In general, the shorter your of your flight. Add some familiar toys or environmentalist answers get the necessary forms required for the flight and the more direct your some of your clothing items, so your pet Make sure your pet Millennium Post readers importation of your pet. Make sure that route, the better it will be for has a sense of familiarity during the trans- all vaccinations are up to date and that you your pet. Airlines have port. Sedation of your pet during the trip gets acquainted queries related to animal fulfill the documentation requirements of spe- cial is generally not recommended and should with the kennel or welfare issues the country you will be moving to. This only be used as a last resort. Finding a pet- container well ahead may include translation of health cer- friendly airline is another challenge for pet I am going for a holiday and I want tificates that may need to be nota- owners who want to take their pet with of your flight. Add to take my dog with me. How to travel rized at a foreign consulate in your them overseas. some familiar toys or overseas with pets? home country. If you would like to take your pet over- some of your clothing A. The main concern of most coun- How your pet will be trans- seas, but do not have the time to figure tries with importing/exporting pets is the ported to your new overseas out all the details on your own, you items during the potential transmission of diseases. By far residency is an impor- might want to consider a pet reloca- transport the biggest concern is the spread of rabies tant issue. Some air- tion service. This will be expensive, and of Avian influenza, which can spread lines allow pets to travel but you can be assured that your from birds to humans. A certified rabies in an airplane’s cabin, pet is transported in a safe and vaccination is required in most countries, provided their cage is professional manner. international trade association of animal not permit tourists with dogs even if they sometimes even a blood titer test to make small enough to fit For more information- handlers, pet moving providers, kennel are us just returning to our own country. sure your pet is free of rabies. under your seat. While a. IATA (International operators, veterinarians and others who The only dogs allowed into the country Make sure to find out if the country of some airlines allow Air Transport Association) are dedicated to the care and welfare of are those that have been with the family your future residence requires a lengthy small birds to travel provides information about air pets and small animals during domestic which was posted abroad and which can be quarantine—which could last up to six in the cabin, tropical transportation of live animals, and international transport. The site pro- proven to be part of the family when they months. The problem is not only the high birds such as parrots and information about travel vides information about how to find a pet left, if they are returning after a minimum cost of quarantine, but also the fact that are usually not allowed containers for pets. shipper online. of two years abroad. your pet won’t be living with you dur- in the cabin. b. IPATA (Independent However specifically regarding India, ing that time. In addition to strict import If your pet’s cage Pet and Animal Transportation do not take your dog abroad as he will (Send your questions to requirements for dogs and cats, there does not fit under your Association International) is an not be allowed back in. Indian rules do [email protected]) millennium post | KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | 15 mp Game On

BADMINTON: nurturing future champions

Though corporate houses have turned their attention towards the sport, getting children involved in the game and turning badminton into something more than a hobby is a different mission, writes Sridhar Venkatesh

minton into something more than a hobby for them PNB MetLife and Sara Foundation, an organisa- n the past few years, several young shuttlers is a different mission entirely. tion engaged with identification, promotion and have broken into the national badminton To this end, tournaments such as the PNB sustenance of sporting talent and prodigies across scene. In addition to Olympians such as 2016 MetLife Junior Badminton Championship (JBC) the country. In addition to recognising the national Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu, 2012 London have proven very effective. Started in 2015, JBC champions, the insurance major – as part of its Ibronze medallist Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap, aims at promoting badminton at the grassroot level CSR initiative – also conducted badminton camps Kidambi Srikanth, and doubles specialists Jwala among children of five age categories, ie under-9, in Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa, youngsters such as 11, 13, 15 and 17, for boys and girls. This year’s edi- Raichur and Gulbarga, to give an opportunity to siblings Sourabh and Sameer Verma, B Sai Pra- tion will feature a scholarship prize worth Rs 3 lakh talented underprivileged children to hone their neeth, and Gayatri Gopichand have been setting to the winners, runner-ups and semi-finalists in all skills through a one-year scholarship programme. the national circuit on fire. 10 categories. The training camps were organised by CRY (Child The exemplary success that all these shuttlers The third edition of the tournament, JBC 3, Right and You). have attained in various international tournaments began on April 3 this year in the national Capital at The kids received training thrice-a-week for has compelled the national media to take note of Thyagaraj Stadium, with over 1,200 budding shut- 10 months from professional coaches, along with their achievements. Additionally, several corporate tlers – including underprivileged kids – signing equipment including badminton racquets, shoes two from Andhra Pradesh, one from Telangana, houses and business interests now consider bad- up for the opening leg here. The Delhi leg of the and sportswear. The kids shortlisted on the basis of two from Karnataka, two from Jharkhand, two minton as a sport where young Indians can shine knockout-style tournament concluded on April 7, their performance in the camps will participate in from West Bengal, one from Delhi-NCR, five from bright. The involvement of corporate houses in pro- with five girls and five boys finishing as winners in different legs of JBC 3 and will get a chance to be Mumbai and one from Nashik. Pooja Khachare, one moting badminton is evident in ventures such as the each age category. among 16 winners of the coveted national badmin- of the 16 winners of JBC 2, has been undergoing Premier Badminton League, where six franchises JBC 3 is being organised in eight cit- ton scholarship in underprivileged category. rigorous training to prepare for JBC 3. This year, each from Delhi, Awadhe, Mumbai, Hyderabad, ies, namely New Delhi, Chandigarh The tournament’s second edition JBC 2, held last she won the Girls Singles U-17 category title in the Bengaluru and Chennai compete in a fortnightly (April 10-13), Indore (April 17-20), year, was a major success, with over 5,800 young Mumbai leg. tournament. Mumbai (April 24-28), Bengaluru shuttlers registering and battling it out on the courts Not all of these 16 winners were chosen on basis Such franchise leagues serve more as a (May 4-7), Hyderabad (May 10-13), across eight cities – Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, of their progress in JBC 2; some were chosen keep- launching pad for senior-level shuttlers, who Guwahati (May 22-25) and Lucknow Chennai, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, Lucknow and ing in mind the immense potential they showed and have been a part of the domestic circuit (May 30-June 1). Over 4,300 children Guwahati. the effort they put in at the training camps. By pro- for some time. However, getting children have registered for the competition so where any child is free to register in their respective Last year’s 16 scholarship winning children, moting many precocious children in the sport, the involved in the game and turning bad- far. The open-platform tournament, age group, is being organised by insurance major from economically backward background, included road ahead for India’s badminton looks well-paved. Bengaluru’s kings facing ‘bad times’

SRIDHAR VENKATESH Bengaluru spectacularly collapsed for a paltry 49, in just 9.4 overs. he nature of Royal Challengers The most unfortunate of the Bengaluru side’s Bangalore’s game, in all previous batting talismans has been skipper Virat Kohli, seasons of the Indian Premier whose figures betray the Indian captain’s true This IPL season League, stayed true to its name ability. A shoulder injury during the third Test T– they played like kings and proved to against Australia in this year’s Border-Gavaskar be a challenger for the title till Sunrisers trophy kept Kohli away from the fourth and final has proved to Hyderbad beat them in the final. This Test, which India won comprehensively, along season, however, has been less than with the trophy. be less than fortuitous for the Bengaluru franchise, Since then, Kohli had to walk an arduous road as they languish at the bottom of the to recovery. He missed out the beginning of RCB fortuitous IPL points table, having won only two IPL season, and his return to the side has not been of their 13 matches so far. too impressive either. for Royal One gets an idea about how poorly Despite his abysmal form this season, Kohli RCB have fared this season, by looking at has had the highest batting average among all his Challengers the fact that the team has scored over 200 teammates, 27.77, in nine innings. The Indian runs in an innings only once. Until last sea- skipper seems to have physically recovered from Bangalore, son, thanks to the stellar batting lineup that his shoulder niggle, but what he seems to lack right they boast, RCB was regularly expected to now is confidence. which is put up scores in excess of 200 every time As far as RCB’s bowling performance goes, they began an innings. This season leg-spinner Yuzhvendra Chahal, with 12 wickets languishing at has been a sore disappointment, in as many games so far, is the only bright spot in though. a lacklustre bowling array. RCB’s less than impres- the bottom of Their swashbucklingsive bowling has failed to dismiss all 10 batsmen of opener Chris Gayle has the opposing side every single time this season. On the table. Their underperformed this sea- the other hand, the side has been all out on three son, scoring a little over occasions this season, the highest for all teams. stellar batting 150 runs in eight innings, In light of the team’s poor display this sea- at an average of only 19 runs. son, many star players have publicly apologised, lineup, most So has the ever reliable South including Shane Watson, Gayle, de Villiers and African AB de Villiers, who Kohli. importantly, returned home a few days ago, Some may say that it is mere coincidence that after a disappointing show with the team is going through bad times when its has been a sore the bat, scoring just 216 runs in nine owner, the ‘king of good times’, himself is facing innings, with an average of 27. the wrath of law enforcement authorities. That disappointment RCB’s worst batting performance was against would, of course, be untrue. One can, however, Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on April only wish that like the players of his team, the 23, when in an effort to chase KKR’s below par 131, owner issues an apology to the public as well. 16| KOLKATA|SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2017 | millenniumpost mp Everyone has a price, the important thing is to find out what it is. Film -Pablo Escobar POWER PLAYERS With a third instalment of Sarkar franchise, Ram Gopal Verma is back with power packed performances of the year. “When we made the second part, no one was really thinking of one more instalment but after discussing the possibility of a third part, I came up with a definite idea about 18 months to two years ago, and it grabbed all of us ,” says RGV

am Gopal Varma is all set with the third instalment of his Sarkar franchise, Sarkar 3. Here’s the director along with Rthe young actors from his film, Amit Sadh and , in conversation with Box Office India.

What inspired you to make the third instalment of the film? (RGV): When we made the second part, no one was really thinking of one more instalment. But, over time, people have watched the film on tele- vision and discussed the impact the char- acters had created. They would mention this to Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan) and me. So, two to three years ago, whenever Amitji and I would meet, we would dis- cuss the possibility (of a third part). I came up with a definite idea about 18 months to two years ago, and it grabbed all of us. I have always Interestingly, while there is an eight-year gap between and Sarkar 3, there looked at Sarkar as is a 20-year gap between The Godfather 2 and Part 3. a realistic Superman, who never changes. Each instalment has different writers… RGV: (Cuts in) To be honest, all the The situations around scripts I write in English and get it trans- lated. So the question of writers changing him and characters doesn’t make any difference. around him might The character Sarkar… how has he evolved from the first film to the second, change, but he and from the second film to the third? RGV: I have always looked at Sarkar as remains constant. a realistic Superman, who never changes. The situations around him might change, characters around him might change but it big. And 10 years ago, the buzz about Charitra, Sarkar, Sarkar Raj, Company, That is a compliment I actually like. he remains constant. Ramu sir was that he scouted for his actors Satya and Rangeela. Merely being able AS: (Laughs) See, I know what literally on the streets. to work him and him giving me this part you like. Talking about new characters… what was RGV: (Cuts in) No, I never roamed was a dream. it about these two actors, Amit Sadh and the streets. And thank you for adding to Since both your actors have compli- Yami Gautam, that made you cast them my reputation, sir! Earlier, people at least Yami, you are the only girl in the film. mented you so much, what compliments in Sarkar 3? knew that I worked; now you have proved Was there any preparation that went into do you have for them? RGV: As you know, Sarkar is a char- otherwise! (Laughs) portraying such a strong character? RGV: I know Yami is a very serious acter-driven film; it is not a technical- AS: (Laughs) That was the buzz around YG: I don’t think you can generalise person and takes her work seriously. I oriented film. The focal point is the you about 10 years ago, when I was strug- like that. I think if I am the only girl in met her when she was doing Kaabil, and relationship Sarkar shares with each of gling. Sab kehete the ke Ramuji sadak se the film, it is the most feminist thing. My to develop trust, I told her, ‘I am not going the other characters. So I wanted to cre- uthakar hero bana dete hai. So when preparation would be in about how Ramu to tell you the story and I am not going to ate some kind of intrigue around each Ramuji messaged me, I was intrigued sir wants it to be. I heard Amit mention tell you the script.’ That’s because it could character. So, Amit Sadh’s character has when he told me that Mr Bachchan had how Ramu sir helped him prepare for his have been very disorienting as she was a relationship with Sarkar as he is the son suggested my name. I was very excited role but it was very different with me. He in a space where she had done so much of Kay Kay’s (Menon) character. But there to know why he thought I could do this didn’t tell me anything beyond a certain preparation. It could have seemed like this is a cocky arrogance that makes him very part. It is a privilege to do a Ram Gopal point. I knew the story and I knew my director was not serious or, as an actor, I unsettling and you don’t know how to per- Varma film and to have been suggested role but he didn’t say very much, lest it won’t know what to do on the sets. ceive him. There is a very unlikable qual- by Mr Bachchan. lead to a barrage of questions, especially I guess, at one point, she took a deci- ity about him and you really don’t know for someone like me because I love prepar- sion to trust me. But the fact that you don’t where he is going. Yami, did you also hear things about him ing for my roles. know enough can be daunting. To get It was Amitji who suggested that we like Amit had? I had just come out of Kaabil and another actor to a point and then control cast Amit Sadh; I had never seen any of his Yami Gautam (YG): No, I hadn’t but there was a lot of preparation for that him with only your eyes might look sim- films before. And when we did a look test, I have seen the diverse films he has given ‘Amit Sadh’s character has a relationship with Sarkar film. But I am also a director’s actor. I ple on screen but it requires more acting I thought he was perfect for the part. Yami us. And I think Sarkar has carved a place know I need to be adaptive to do what he than preparing for the character because (Gautam) is known to be a very cute and for itself. It is not just a film but an expe- as he is the son of Kay Kay’s (Menon) character. wants. He does not want you to rehearse you don’t have the support or an anchor of beautiful girl. Most of the women in all rience for people who watch it. Like it or And It was Amitji who suggested that we cast Amit too much or make your performance knowing something so deeply. You don’t the earlier Sarkar parts, including Katrina not, you cannot forget it. So when Ramu mechanical; he tells you exactly what know what kind of impact this one such (Kaif) and Aishwarya (Rai Bachchan), sir called me for Sarkar 3, I was very Sadh. And when we did a look test, I thought he was he wants but does not burden you with scene will have on the larger canvas. looked functional. Their parts didn’t have a excited but I was also curious to know perfect for the part,’ says Ram Gopal Verma expectations. Things are clear in the sim- The best thing about Amit is that he real connection with the plot or they were what I would be doing in the film. plest kind of way. doesn’t care about how he looks or what like background characters. Here, Yami’s When he explained my role to me, I I had seen his approach as we had he is wearing. I don’t remember when I last character is not someone’s girlfriend or was even more curious to know why he have a surprisingly positive effect or it RGV: (Cuts in) I haven’t watched the done a very small screen test which was met an actor who was just there and didn’t love interest but she has very strong moti- had chosen me. I asked him about this could backfire. Obviously, I cannot change film. On Twitter, I was promoting the very spontaneous. I was just following bother about superficial things like that. vation for whoever she is with, what she since people see me in a certain kind of Amitabh Bachchan’s set character but with impact, not the film. I believe it will have his cues and did not think about anything is doing and what she is saying. I thought way, he said, ‘I think it is interesting and Yami, I think that is the truth. a huge impact on our industry’s structure. else. That left such an impact because I was Lastly, what kind of expectations do you that would add an interesting element challenging for someone like you to play That’s what I have been talking about. only following my director. have from the release of Sarkar 3? to this film compared to the earlier two a role, where things are unpredictable and Do you think the audience has similar AS: (Cuts in) Now that we are prais- RGV: I have always found that to be female characters. not what they seem to be. The role is abso- expectations from directors? Amit, did you have any preconceived ing Ramu sir so much, I must add to what a dumb question and I have been asked Amit, to have THE Amitabh Bachchan lutely in contrast to you.’ I loved the idea. RGV: Yes, when you interact with notions about Ram Gopal Varma before Yami said, that he is a director who takes this for the last 20 years. Everything in the suggest your name, you must have been someone and take home something from the first day of your shoot? your hand and leads you into the deep industry changes but not this question. thrilled. We usually say that actors come with the that person, you obviously will have AS: No, the notions I had relate to 10 sea. Then he leaves your hand and says, YG: The moment you asked him that Amit Sadh (AS): There were actu- baggage of their earlier roles but when it expectations of that person. Similarly, I years ago. I didn’t have any notions like ‘now act.’ question, I knew what his answer would ally too many things in my mind when comes to your films, each actor suits their think the audience too has certain expec- that when I signed the film. It doesn’t pay RGV: I feel as if I am dead, sir, because be. But I too want to hear your answer, I got a call for this film. Initially, I didn’t respective parts like a hand in a glove. tations from directors. to have any thoughts on what it is like to only dead people receive so much praise. sir (Laughs) know that Mr Bachchan had suggested my Would you give credit to the way you You have made cult filmswork with Ramu sir. ‘He was a very good director, the industry RGV: Why would anyone make a film name. For me, getting a text message from write a character or the way you direct like Satya and Rangeela, and now you I was exuberant that I was finally get- will miss him…’ if not to make people feel the effect what Ramu sir itself was a feeling that is hard an actor? have been very vocal about your liking ting to do a Ram Gopal Varma film. And AS: Sir, I am not praising you, I am say- they want to create? Whether or not they to explain. It was a very visceral feeling. RGV: When an actor has a certain of Baahubali: The Conclusion, which when he told me it was Sarkar 3, I was ing you take us deep into the sea and you will is obviously not in my hands. So this, When I came to Mumbai, I was one of a image and he or she plays a role that is released recently. Do you think now is a blown away. I couldn’t believe it as I am leave us to drown. Then you say’, ‘Action!’ all of us including me, will find out after thousand boys who just wanted to make the exact opposite of it, it could either good time for the industry… a huge fan of his films, especially Rakta RGV: Sorry, I take back my words. the film releases.