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VOL 7 ISSUE 19 ● DALLAS ● MAY 10 - MAY 16, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news US WILL NOT BACK DOWN UNTIL CHINA STOPS U.S. businesses face significant CHEATING WORKERS, STEALING JOBS: TRUMP market access barriers in India, says Secretary of Commerce

NEW DELHI (TIP): Pointing out that trade relationships should be based on fairness and reciprocity,US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross alleged that currently US businesses face significant market access barriers in India US President Donald Trump has said : "The era including tariff and non-tariff barriers, of economic surrender is over."(Screen shot) as well as multiple practices and WASHINGTON (TIP): The US will regulations that disadvantage foreign "not back down" until China stops companies. cheating American workers and Ross was speaking at the Trade Winds stealing its jobs, President Donald Conference in New Delhi, India, May 7 Trump said, May 9, as a top Chinese where he said that their 'goal is to official started talks with his eliminate barriers to U.S. companies, American counterparts on a trade operating here, including data- deal. localization restrictions that weaken contd on Page 20 data security, and increase the cost of doing business.' "India has the world's third largest economy, and by 2030, it is expected to become the world's largest consumer market because of the rapid growth of Future of Democracy the middle class. in India - TIP Survey contd on Page 20 India is going through the process of US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and general elections to elect 542 Lok Sabha Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & members and members to Legislative Industry and Civil Aviation co-chaired the Assemblies in some States. The seventh bilateral trade meeting in New Delhi, May 6 and the last phase of voting will be completed on May 19, with counting of votes taking place on May 23. Ambassador Shringla gives message of SUPREME COURT OF The present election has raised many INDIA JUNKS PLEA TO issues, the most important being whether solidarity to Indian community of Kentucky or not Democracy in India will survive if the DEBAR RAHUL ON religion-centric BJP is back in power. LOUISVILLE, KY (TIP): On his trip CITIZENSHIP ISSUE NRIs are a wide-awake class and have to Louisville, Kentucky on 6 May 2019, evinced keen interest in the political goings on in India. They may be citizens of any India's Ambassador to the US Harsh V NEW DELHI country , but they carry India in their Shringla delivered a message of (TIP): The hearts. solidarity to the Indian community Supreme Court , The Indian Panorama is conducting a when he visited the Shri Maninagar on May 9, survey on this single issue whether or Swaminarayan Temple which had dismissed a plea not Democracy will survive in India if religion-centric BJP comes back in witnessed an incident of vandalism in seeking directions power. January 2019. Officials of the Temple to the Centre and Readers may please send in their comments showed him the place where vandalism the Election (not exceeding 300 words) with their took place. In his address, the envoy Commission to photograph and email / phone no. by May gave the message of peace and harmony. debar Congress 12. Their comments will be published in Earlier, Governor of Kentucky Matt president Rahul The Supreme Court May 17 issue of the newspaper. Please email dismissed , on May 9, a Bevin hosted him. Gandhi to [email protected]. Mail to P.O. Box Ambassador Harsh V Shringla with Governor plea to debar Rahul on 190067 South Richmond Hill, NY 11419. of Kentucky Matt Bevin contd on Page 5 contd on Page 20 citizenship issue. Indian American High Schooler Introduces STEAM to Frisco, Texas, Community Via Fairs

DALLAS, TX (TIP): An Indian High School, according to a news they did in February. American teenager in Frisco, Texas, release. "To execute this idea, Harsha and I had a vision to hold an event to "My friend Harsha and I moved to recruited 16 people, including a educate the community of the Frisco at the same time. There were social media team, sponsorship importance of STEAM, and he was things in the Northeast that we wish team, event outreach team and able to execute it at a recent event. we had here," Ramakrishnan volunteer coordinating team," the Ritvik Ramakrishnan, a junior at explained, which included STEAM young Indian American said. Frisco's Memorial High School, held (science, technology, engineering, Ramakrishnan and Kolachina a citywide STEAM Fair, with arts and mathematics) fairs. acquired sponsors and also applied coordination from his friend Harsha They put their heads together and for an Ignite license. Kolachina, a senior at Lone Star decided to host a STEAM fair, which contd on Page 20 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 INDIANS ABROAD 3

Engineering Building at Dhruv Patel creates history as first Indian University of Houston renamed after Indian Origin Chairman of London’s Largest Charity American Couple LONDON (TIP): Dhruv Patel, who founded the City Hindus Network, has become the first ever BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) Chairman of London's largest independent grant giver. Mr Patel, an Elected Member of the City of London Corporation since 2013, was elected as Chairman of the City Bridge Trust Committee. He replaces Alison Gowman, who has served her full three-year term, and now becomes Deputy Chair of the Committee. "It is a great privilege to be in the leadership role of one of the UK's Durga Agrawal with wife, Sushila at their Houston area home. most important supporters of civil Photo / courtesy University of Houston society.Together we will continue to help give all London's communities the HOUSTON, TX (TIP): On April 26, opportunity to thrive, and give young 2019 an engineering building at the people, in particular, the best possible University of Houston was renamed start in life", said Patel. the Durga D. and Sushila Agrawal Formerly the Committee's deputy Engineering Research Building in Chairman, he will lead City Bridge In February 2019, Dhruv Patel received an OBE (Order of the British empire) from Prince William, recognition of a gift from the Indian Trust's Elected Members in delivering Duke of Cambridge for voluntary service to the British Hindu community and to Social Cohesion American couple that will provide Bridging Divides, its five-year funding ongoing support for faculty, students, programme, which will see £100 million businessman with interests in property, when he was elected Chairman of research and building operations. distributed to the capital's charities to retail pharmacy, and the London Community & Children's Services. Indian American chancellor and help Londoners most in need. insurance market, became the first The London born 35-year-old also president of the university Renu City Bridge Trust is the funding arm of chairman of the City Hindus Network serves as a director of the City of Khator, Consul General of India in the City of London Corporation's when it was established in 2005, and he London Academies Trust, and is Deputy Houston Dr Anupam Ray, members of charity, Bridge House Estates, making held the position until 2010. He now Chairman of the City Bridge Trust. the Indian community, students and charity grants of £20 million a year to serves as one of its three directors. Mr Patel has been a Trustee of The faculty were present at the building tackle disadvantaged communities Since 2013, he has served as an elected Lord Mayor's 800th Anniversary Awards dedication ceremony. across the capital. member (Common Councilman) of the Trust since 2015. He is a Liveryman of The $51 million building, which In February 2019,Dhruv Patel received City of London Corporation. The Clothworkers' Company and has sat opened in 2017, had earlier named a an OBE (order of the British empire) With a keen interest in the community on their Property Committee since 2016. floor for the couple. Durga D. Agrawal, from Prince William, Duke of and helping others, in 2015 Mr Patel, He is also Chair of the Local Governing founder of Piping Technology & Cambridge for voluntary service to the became the City of London Body of the Avanti Court Primary Products Inc., is a member of the UH British Hindu community and to Social Corporation's first ever chair of a School in Redbridge, a role he was System Board of Regents and a former Cohesion. Mr Patel, who is a committee from a BAME background appointed to in 2017. member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. After arriving in Houston from India Indian Origin ICE detainee in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in passes away at Arizona's India's Candidate Re-elected to UN mechanical engineering from Delhi La Paz County Jail College of Engineering, Agrawal International Narcotics Board earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in PARKER, AZ (TIP): An Indian industrial engineering from the UH national in the custody of U.S. NEW YORK (TIP): In a significant Cullen College of Engineering. Immigration and Customs Enforcement victory, India's JagjitPavadia was re- Durga Agrawal was appointed to the (ICE) at the La Paz County Jail (LPCJ) elected to the International Narcotics University of Houston System Board passed away Friday,May 3 morning after Control Board (INCB) for another of Regents in 2013 by Governor Rick efforts by medical staff to revive him term. The Economic and Social Perry and will serve through August were unsuccessful, according to an ICE Council (ECOSOC) held elections by 31, 2019. For fiscal year 2018-2019, he release. An autopsy is pending to secret ballot May 7, with 15 will serve as chair of the Endowment determine the official cause of death. candidates in the fray for five seats. Management Committee, vice chair of After posting bond on charges of Pavadia, who has been a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee, assault and sexual assault, Simratpal the INCB since 2015, posted the a member of the Academic and Singh, 21, was transferred to ICE highest number of votes at 44. Her Student Success Committee, and custody on May 2, 2019 at the LPCJ while current term is set to expire in 2020 Board liaison for the Medical School. he awaited transfer to an ICE facility.On and five-year term will begin 2nd Agrawal is also a member of the the same date, LPCJ personnel found Mr. March 2020. National and Texas Societies of Singh unresponsive and not breathing. Jagjit Pavadia has held several Professional Engineers and is an Local paramedics were called, and Singh senior positions in the Indian Jagjit Pavadia has held several senior advisor to the University of Houston was transported via ambulance to the La Revenue Service for 35 years in the positions in the Indian Revenue Service for Department of Industrial Engineering. Paz Regional Hospital in Parker, AZ, and Government of India, including 35 years He serves on the Cullen College of subsequently airlifted to the Abrazo Narcotics Commissioner of India, She is Recipient of Presidential Engineering Leadership board and is West Campus Hospital (AWCH) in Central Bureau of Narcotics (2006- Appreciation Certificate for Specially also a past member of the Texas Higher Goodyear, AZ. On May 3, 2019, at 1:58 2012); Commissioner, Legal Affairs Distinguished Record of Service on Education Coordinating Board. Dr. a.m., AWCH declared Mr. Singh (2001-2005); Chief Vigilance Officer, the occasion of Republic Day (2005), Agrawal is a member of the Board of deceased. Consistent with the agency's Power Finance Corporation (1996- INCB consists of 13 members who Advisors and past president of the protocols, the appropriate state health 2001); Customs Training Adviser are elected by the ECOSOC and who Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and local law enforcement agencies have Maldives, deputed by the serve in their personal capacity. of Greater Houston, board member of been advised about the death, as have the Commonwealth Secretariat (1994- Established in 1968, the INCB is an Friedman Industries, and past Department of Homeland Security's 1995); Deputy Director, Narcotics independent and quasi-judicial president and current trustee of India Office of Inspector General and the ICE Control Bureau (1990-1994); and monitoring body for the House Houston. He currently serves on Office of Professional Responsibility. retired as Chief Commissioner, implementation of the UN's the board of directors of Asia Society Additionally,ICE has notified the Indian Customs, Central Excise and Service international drug control Texas, and on the board of visitors at Consulate of Mr. Singh's death. Tax, Nagpur, in 2014. conventions. MD Anderson Cancer Center. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 US FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019

INDIAN AMERICAN JAGRUTI PANWALA Richard Burr holds firm despite TAKES OVER AS NEW CHAIRWOMAN OF GOP anger over Don Jr. subpoena AAHOA THE SENATE INTELLIGENCE CHAIRMAN HAS NO PLANS TO WITHDRAW THE SUBPOENA FOR THE PRESIDENT'S SON

WASHINGTON (TIP): Richard Burr "The subpoenas can't happen without a faces intense pressure from Republicans to Republican being for it, and I would hope drop his subpoena of President Donald that Republicans would stand firm and say Trump's eldest son and quickly wrap up enough's enough," said Sen. Rand Paul (R- the Senate Intelligence Committee's Ky.), who is close to Donald Trump Jr. Russia probe. "This is a great sort of assault on someone, But despite a day facing attacks from the in the sense that you put yourself in highest rungs of party leadership, Burr is jeopardy anytime you come in and testify." unmoved, according to colleagues in both "This is one great big politicized, parties. political football," said Sen. Steve Daines The North Carolina Republican (R-Mont.), another Trump Jr. ally. He Jagruti is the first woman to lead the declined to address the criticism or the described broad GOP "frustration on association in its thirty-year old history subpoena to reporters, but there is no talk what's going on at the moment. It's time to yet of withdrawing the subpoena, move on from these investigations." SAN DIEGO, CA (TIP): Indian according to Republican senators. Burr Some Intelligence Committee members American hotelier Jagruti Panwala gave a brief update on the status of his Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman said the panel would need to address the Richard Burr is fighting intense backlash from took over as the new chairwoman of Russia investigation at a Senate GOP controversial subpoena, which was issued his own party for subpoenaing the Asian American Hotel Owners lunch on Thursday,attendees said. president's son by Burr and the Democratic vice Association (AAHOA), the world's Burr, known for his independent streak, chairman of the committee, Sen. Mark largest hotel owners association, appeared happy to ignore the political walked into the Capitol and kept his public Warner of Virginia. The subpoena was during the association's 2019 storm he had fueled. silence. Some of Burr's GOP colleagues, sent days ago, but news of it leaked just Convention and Trade Show held at "I told you I'm not going to chat right however, were eager to offer complaints one day after Senate Majority Leader the San Diego Convention Center last now.I'm in the middle of something," Burr that the Intelligence Committee is still Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) declared the month. She is the first woman to lead said as he made his way to lunch in the working its probe weeks after special Mueller investigation "case closed." the association in its thirty-year old Senate dining room. Afterward, he posed counsel Robert Mueller's report was (Read full story on history since its founding in 1989. for pictures with his lunch guests, then released. www.theindianpanorama.news) Panwala already made history within AAHOA in 2016 when she became the association's first female Indian American joins officer and was named vice-chair two Indian American Consultants from years later-again, the first woman to UH Cullen College of hold the position. California and Texas Charged with After studying finance and Engineering’s Industry economics at East Stroudsburg Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Advisory Board University of Pennsylvania, she came into hospitality business. Today she SANTA CLARA, CA (TIP): A federal In this case, the defendants allegedly owns several hotels including a grand jury indicted Kishore used Nanosemantics to submit Ramada Inn in Allentown, Pa., a Dattapuram, Kumar Aswapathi, and fraudulent I-129 petitions and obtain H- Holiday Inn in Warrington, Pa., and a Santosh Giri, charging the defendants in 1B visas for workers that the defendants Best Western Plus in the Bronx, N.Y., a visa fraud scheme on May 2, could later place at local companies. By which opened past September. announced United States Attorney maintaining a group of available Jagruti is the driving force behind David L. Anderson and Department of workers, the defendants would gain a Wealth Protection Strategies. For Homeland Security, Homeland Security competitive advantage over consultants almost twenty years she has been Investigations Special Agent in Charge that properly applied for paperwork only providing direction to individuals Ryan L. Spradlin. after matching a qualified worker to and and businesses on asset protection According to the indictment, available job. According to the and wealth transfer strategies, Dattapuram, 49, of Santa Clara, indictment, several of the I-129 petitions disability insurance, business Aswapathi, 49, of Austin, Texas, and submitted by defendants stated that succession planning, and life Giri, 42, of San Jose, operated particular workers had specific jobs insurance options. She and her team Nanosemantics, Inc., a Santa Clara- waiting for them at designated also specialize in asset management based consulting firm whose services companies when, in reality, the and offer full advisory services. included placing skilled foreign workers defendants knew that these jobs did not Jagruti has proudly been recognized at software and technology companies in exist. Further, the defendants allegedly as a top producer in the country. the Bay Area. According to the sought the cooperation of third parties Jagruti has been the recipient of indictment, the defendants worked to conceal their fraud. For example, numerous industry and company together to submit fraudulent H-1B visa defendants allegedly orchestrated Vidya "Sagar" Asalapuram is a solution architect at Kalypso LP, an innovation awards. Among them, she has applications on behalf of foreign payments by Nanosemantics to at least consulting company qualified for her previous broker workers in order to gain a competitive one individual for permission to list his dealer Signator's Platinum Level ACE advantage over competing firms. company as the employer for foreign HOUSTON, TX (TIP): An Indian (Achieving Client Excellence) award The H-1B visa program allows foreign workers even though Nanosemantics American has been named one of the and been named a lifetime member of workers to obtain temporary actually intended to place the workers seven new members to Industry the industry's Million Dollar Round authorization to live and work for elsewhere. Further, defendants allegedly Advisory Board (IAB) of UH Table (MDRT). Jagruti has also employers in the United States. In order coached foreign workers and others, to (University of Houston) Cullen College received Keystone's Associate of the to secure an H-1B visa, an employer or respond to government inquiries in a of Engineering's electrical and Year & Leading Life Producer Awards other sponsor must submit an "I-129" way that would prevent the government computer engineering (ECE) for 18 years straight years. petition to the United States Citizenship from discovering the fraud. department. The IAB's newest member Most notably, as an Investment and Immigration Services. A petition In sum, the defendants all were - Vidya "Sagar" Asalapuramis a Advisor Representative of Royal and associated documentation must charged with one count of conspiracy to solution architect at Kalypso LP, an Alliance, she became the youngest confirm the existence and duration of commit visa fraud, in violation of 18 innovation consulting company. inductee into her previous broker the job waiting for the worker, and U.S.C. § 371, and ten counts of (Read full story on dealer Signator's "Hall of Fame" in describe key details including the wages substantive visa fraud, in violation of 18 www.theindianpanorama.news) 2014. associated with the position. U.S.C. § 1546(a). THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 US 5

Indian American Ambassador Shringla gives message of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur Convicted solidarity to Indian community of Kentucky of Racketeering CONTD FROM PAGE 1 Conspiracy Ambassador's message of strengthening business and people-to-people ties between India and Kentucky found full resonance from the Governor and other interlocutors. He also had extensive business engagements with UPS World port, GE Appliances, and Beam Suntory. Ambassador was welcomed at UPS Airlines by President Brendan Canavan. President of USIBC Nisha Biswal was also present. Ambassador Shringla toured UPS Worldport facility of over 5.2 million sq.ft that handles 4,16,000 parcels per hour. UPS considers India a priority investment area and has a hub in Mumbai with over Ambassador Harsh V Shringla addressing the members of the Indian community at Shri 1000 employees. He also visited GE Maninagar Swaminarayan Temple Appliance Park and met Kevin Nolan, CEO & Melanie Cook, COO. leaders, including the President and CEO the Directors of the Western Kentucky Later he attended a USIBC business of the Kentucky Chamber of University and University of Louisville In 2017, Kapoor was arrested and charged round table event with Kentucky business Commerce.The envoy also interacted with and Indian students in Kentucky. with RICO conspiracy, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and other crimes INDIAN AMERICAN BOSTON (TIP): Insys founder and Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago former Executive Chairman John N. INDICTED IN INVESTMENT Kapoor, 76, an Indian American celebrates 25 years of community service billionairepharmaceutical FRAUD SCHEME entrepreneur,and four former SAN FRANCISCO, CA (TIP): Ramesh Punjabi Culture showcased by next generation in executives of Insys Therapeutics Inc. Kris Nathan, an Indian American, was were convicted May 2 by a federal jury indicted on charges related to an alleged Chicago at "Rangla Punjab 2019" in Boston in connection with bribing investment fraud scheme, announced medical practitioners to prescribe United States Attorney David L. Subsys, a highly-addictive sublingual Anderson and Federal Bureau of fentanyl spray intended for cancer Investigation Special Agent in Charge patients experiencing breakthrough John F. Bennett. In an indictment filed pain, and for defrauding Medicare and January 17, 2019, and unsealed today, a private insurance carriers. federal grand jury charged Nathan with From May 2012 to December 2015, the fraudulently obtaining investors for a defendants conspired to bribe company with no legitimate underlying practitioners, many of whom operated business activities by promising their pain clinics, in order to induce them to money would be used to fund research prescribe Insys' fentanyl-based pain and develop prototype spacecraft, space- medication, Subsys, to patients often related propulsion systems, and related when medically unnecessary.Subsys is technologies. a powerful, rapid-onset opioid According to the indictment, between intended to treat cancer patients June 2016 and August 2017, Nathan, 37, a suffering intense breakthrough pain. U.S. national whose last known address is The defendants used pharmacy data in Chennai, India, created a Nevada to identify practitioners who either corporation called Relativity Research prescribed unusually high volumes of Fund, Inc. (Relativity). Relativity had no rapid-onset opioids, or had legitimate underlying business activities. demonstrated a capacity to do so, and Instead, Nathan allegedly used the bribed and provided kickbacks to the corporation to induce potential investors practitioners to increase the number to provide funds for non-existent business of new Subsys prescriptions, and to enterprises. Further, Nathan allegedly increase the dosage and number of opened and maintained a bank account units of Subsys. The defendants also using the name and personal measured the success of their identification of an investor who did not criminal enterprise by comparing the authorize Nathan to do so. net revenue earned from targeted The indictment further describes how practitioners with the total value of Nathan allegedly induced potential bribes and kickbacks paid. The investors to provide funds by making defendants used this information to false and misleading statements on reduce or eliminate bribes paid to Relativity's website and in emails to practitioners who failed to meet potential investors. For example, Nathan satisfactory prescribing requirements, held out the company as being involved in which they determined to be the net the development of numerous CHICAGO, IL (TIP): One of the nearly five hours at College of DuPage, revenue equal to at least twice the technology-related enterprises including most awaited cultural programs of the Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago. More amount of bribes paid to the advanced robotics, space travel year, "Rangla Punjab 2019" organized than 1,000 people were in attendance at practitioner. The bribes and kickbacks technology, and combustion-free by the Punjabi Cultural Society of this sold out event, with about 300 took multiple forms. In March 2012, propulsion systems. Nathan also Chicago (PCS), was recently celebrated participants, more than 25 acts, 10 Insys began using "speaker programs" represented that the company had a with great success. The local merchandise vendors in the lobby, and purportedly intended to increase $10,000,000 capital investment, had seven community, primarily those born and about 50 PCS organizers and brand awareness of Subsys through worldwide offices, employed 15,456 raised here, came together to celebrate volunteers at the show. peer-to-peer educational lunches and employees. (Read full story on the Punjabi festival of Vaisakhi. The (Read full story on dinners. (Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news) event electrified the audience for www.theindianpanorama.news) www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 INDIA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019

BJP LIKELY TO FALL SHORT OF MAJORITY: Be wary of ‘khichdi’ govt: SAD MP GUJRAL JALANDHAR (TIP): With just 10 days to PM Modi to voters go for the last leg of the Lok Sabha polls, Naresh Gujral, the Rajya Sabha MP of AZAMGARH (TIP): Mounting a blistering Shiromani Akali Dal — one of the oldest attack on the opposition, Prime Minister TALK ABOUT RAJIVJI AND ME, BUT ALSO TALK allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party — on Narendra Modi urged the voters on Thursday Thursday said the saffron party is likely to not to vote for a "khichdi" (coalition) fall short of absolute majority. government. ABOUT RAFALE, SAYS RAHUL GANDHI “The BJP may fall short of absolute "Be wary of a 'khichdi' government," he told majority but a stable coalition government an election rally here. Stating that voting for the will be formed by the National Democratic opposition alliance was fraught with danger, Alliance (NDA) in which all allies will get a the Prime Minister said, "The true representation in the cabinet as per 'mahagathbandhan' can only lead to anarchy their seat number,” said Gujral, who is and instability and make the country insecure." camping in Jalandhar to supervise the Azamgarh had become synonymous with ongoing election campaign of the party. terrorism, Modi said, adding that however, the “I am not only one who is saying it, even scenario had changed since 2014, when the BJP- BJP’s senior leader Ram Madhav has led government was formed at the Centre. predicted that party won’t get a full majority,” "Earlier, all terror activities had links to added Gujral. In the 543-member House, 272 is Azamgarh. But what happened after 2014 is for the number required to form the government. all of you to see," he said. In 2014 elections, the BJP had scored a "How were bomb blasts brought under landslide win by bagging 282 seats. control in all the cities after 2014? How have Recently, Madhav, the BJP national terror activities been restricted only to Jammu general secretary,had said the saffron party and Kashmir now? It is because our will require support of its allies to form the government prioritised national interest. We next government. entered Pakistan and attacked terrorists," he Earlier, Gujral had warned the BJP over said amid applause from the audience. the issue of security of minorities and told Rahul talks about love and Congress calls it to respect the alliance partners, especially the regional parties. me bandar, bichchu, Hitler: PM Modi NEW DELHI (TIP): In the wake of Prime officer. “The Shiromani Akali Dal represents the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit out Minister Narendra Modi's attacks on the With the crowd loudly replying, “chor farmers. So we will demand plum portfolios at Rahul Gandhi saying while he speaks of Gandhi family in his election rallies, hai”, to him saying “chowkidar”, Gandhi related to agriculture in the cabinet. We love, Congress leaders insult and abuse him by Congress president Rahul Gandhi on May 9 looked at the media people around and said want implementation of the Swaminathan calling him "bandar", "chooha", "saanp" and said Mr. Modi was free to talk about him and it was the people of the country who were commission report so that farmers get their "bichchu". Speaking at a rally in Kurukshetra, his father Rajiv Gandhi, a former Prime saying “chowkidar chor hai”. due share,” he said. PM Modi on Wednesday said, "Some of their Minister, but he must also tell the people of Gandhi also took took a dig at Modi's On the statement of Subramanian leaders call me Hitler, Mussolini while the this country about the Rafale fighter “Mann Ki Baat” programme. The Congress Swamy that Modi will not be next PM if the others call me indecent, ill-mannered. Others aircraft deal and his promise to give chief highlighted the various schemes party gets 220-230 seats, Gujral said: call me rabies-infected monkey, rat, snake and employment to two crore youth. promised in the Congress's manifesto and “Whosoever the BJP elects its leader, will be scorpion." “Mr. Modi, you may talk about Rajivji and asserted that they did not believe in talking acceptable to us.” On whether Punjab Lok "So many times have they crossed all limits me, if you want to. Speak about it with an their heart out, but in listening to what the Sabha results will be a verdict on party of decency by abusing me. This shows in their open heart. But you must also explain to the masses wanted to say. president Sukhbir Singh Badal leadership, dictionary of love. They have called me a people about what you did in the Rafale deal. Accusing Modi of spreading “hatred”, Gujral said the leader is responsible for the stupid Prime Minister, called me maut ka You must also talk about your promise of Gandhi said the former pitted one caste victory or loss. “Sukhbir has always saudagar. This is how they show love," said two crore jobs,” said Mr. Gandhi, at an against another in Haryana and the people remained at the forefront for the party. PM Modi at the rally. He then hit out at Rahul election rally in Haryana's Sirsa in support of Maharashtra against those from Uttar That’s why he is contesting in these Gandhi who recently said that he only has love of Congress candidate and party's State unit Pradesh and Bihar. He also made people of elections,’ he added. to shower on PM Modi after the latter said that chief Ashok Tanwar, who is pitted against one religion fight against the other, Gandhi Source: HT Rajiv Gandhi died "bhrashtrachari number 1" the BJP's Suneeta Duggal, a former IRS alleged. Abuses will help lotus of the country. bloom: Amit Shah Former Navy chief refutes Modi’s claim that Rajiv SANT KABIRNAGAR (TIP): Hitting out at the Congress and other opposition parties, BJP chief Amit Shah Thursday Gandhi used warship INS Viraat for family vacation said the more their leaders hurl abuses at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the more NEW DELHI (TIP): Former Chief of Navy Retired Admiral L the lotus will bloom. Ramdas has refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claims that Shah also asserted that nobody except former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi misused the warship INS Viraat Modi can make the country feel secure and for a family vacation in 1987. no one can take away Kashmir from India Ramdas said he was on board the INS Viraat at the time as the flag as long as the BJP exists. officer commanding-in-chief of Southern Naval Command. The former Referring to the airstrike on terror prime minister and his wife Sonia Gandhi were on board the warship camps in Balakot in Pakistan, he claimed to visit Lakshadweep to chair a meeting of the Islands Development that Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Authority in December 1987. “No ships were specially diverted for the other Opposition leaders sulked after the personal use of the Gandhi family,” Ramdas said in a statement, operation and asked whether the terrorists according to The Indian Express. “Only one small helicopter was left at killed were their “maternal-paternal Kavratti to meet any emergency medical requirements of the PM and brothers”. his wife.” “The security of the country is of top Ramdas said there were no foreigners with the Gandhi family and he priority to us. If a bullet (goli) comes to us had hosted a dinner for them on the ship. “There were no other parties from Pakistan, our people will retaliate held on board INS Viraat or for that matter any other ship in our fleet with a shell (golaa),” Shah said amidst during that time,” he said. Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on board the INS Viraat. applause from the crowd at his rallies. The On Wednesday, Modi had said that INS Viraat had been deployed for BJP chief was addressing rallies in Sant maritime security when it was recalled for Rajiv Gandhi’s use. Modi Vice Admiral Madanjit Singh, then the commanding officer of INS Kabirnagar, Siddharthnagar and had claimed that Rajiv Gandhi’s in-laws were also on vacation with Ganga. Pasricha told Mirror Now that Modi’s claim was “completely Balrampur in UP. him. The prime minister also alleged that an Indian Air Force false”. Pasricha said the former prime minister was on board the Shah claimed that the Congress, the helicopter was also put at the service of the Rajiv Gandhi family. warship for three days during an official trip to Lakshadweep, but Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Ramdas pointed to written responses from retired Vice Admiral denied that there were any foreigners on the ship. “They never had any Samaj Party (BSP) have not spared Modi Vinod Pasricha, who was then captain and commanding officer of INS guests, they did not enjoy any hospitality on board Viraat other than from any abuse since he hails from a poor Viraat; retired Admiral Arun Prakash, then the commanding officer of routine eating and drinking,” he said. “Not a single penny was spent by family. INS Vindhyagiri, which was accompanying INS Viraat; and retired Mr Rajiv Gandhi or his wife.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 INDIA 7

BJP, SAD slam Congfor Supreme Court, govt in fresh Sam Pitroda’s ’84 remarks face-off on judges’ appointments NEW DELHI (TIP): For the second time in 12 months, the Supreme Court collegium has asserted itself against the executive on matters of judicial appointments and insisted on the elevation to the top court of two high court judges it has recommended, and proposed two more names, including the NEW DELHI (TIP): Leaders of the first Scheduled Caste nominee to the bench Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani in a decade. Akali Dal (SAD) on May 9 attacked the The collegium, which comprises the five Congress and its leader Sam Pitroda for the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court led latter's remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. by the Chief Justice of India, reiterated its Earlier, Indian Oversees Congress chief April recommendation that Jharkhand high Pitroda brushed off the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, court chief justice Aniruddha Bose and saying, "84 mein hua to hua" (It happened in Gauhati chief justice AS Bopanna be 1984, so what?) Reacting to the comment, SAD appointed to the apex court. leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that The collegium, which met on Wednesday, Congress' anti-Sikh mentality was clearly recommended two more names, of Bombay visible in Pitroda's remark. high court judge BR Gavai and Himachal BJP leader Prakash Javadekar demanded Pradesh high court chief justice Surya Kant, that Congress President Rahul Gandhi and for elevation as Supreme Court judges, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi should according to a statement posted on the This is the second time in a year that the possible, to all the High Courts as well as to apologise for Pitroda's remarks. Supreme Court website. government and judiciary have locked horns all sections of the society including those Javdekar said: "Today Pitroda said a The reiteration of its recommendation of over the appointment of judges. In April belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories, women shocking thing which nobody could expect. It justices Bose and Bopanna came after the 2018, the government objected to the and minorities.“ is absolutely unacceptable and we, as a department of justice, under the ministry of appointment of then Uttarakhand high court With the recommendation of justice Gavai country, can not accept it. Sonia and Rahul law and justice, sent back the chief justice KM Joseph as a Supreme Court to the Supreme Court, the top court has a should apologise for his remarks." Sirsa, on recommendations to the collegium for its judge. Scheduled Caste judge on the bench after a the other hand, said that Congress' mentality reconsideration. It is believed that the But then too, the collegium stood its gap of a decade. ST and OBC are short for has not changed even after 35 years. ministry’s decision may have been driven by ground and the appointment of justice Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class, "The Congress has yet again proved that its the fact that the two high courts to which the Joseph came through, albeit after a delay. respectively. mentality against the Sikhs has not changed. judges were first named (their parent high Once the Collegium reiterates its Clearing the air that the recommendation Today Pitroda said '1984 has happened, so courts), Karnataka and Calcutta, are already recommendation, the government has to of justice Gavai — he happens to be fourth what?' He must have not lost anyone from his well represented in the apex court. accept it, although there is no prescribed with respect to seniority among judges from family." Sirsa further said, "He (Rahul Gandhi) Brushing aside government’s objection to time-frame within which this needs to be the Bombay high court — the collegium said: keeps on saying that his father (Rajiv Gandhi) the names, the collegium said in a resolution done. “His recommendation, in no way, is to be and grandmother (Indira Gandhi) were that it had kept in mind the twin parameters Clearing the names of justices Gavai and misconstrued to mean that three senior-most assassinated. of seniority among judges and merit while Kant for appointment, the collegium said: Judges from Bombay High Court (two of And Pitroda is saying so what if the riots recommending the names. “While recommending the names of Mr. whom are serving as chief justices) are less happened. Six thousand people were killed in “… the Collegium resolves to reiterate the Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai and Mr. suitable than Mr. Justice Gavai.” the anti-Sikh riots. Our daughters and sisters afore-mentioned recommendation dated 12th Justice Surya Kant, the Collegium has taken Senior advocate Vikas Singh said, “The were raped. And now, instead of giving us April, 2019, especially since nothing adverse into consideration combined seniority on all- legal position on the issue is very clear. The justice, you have kept the culprits with you. regarding competence, conduct or integrity India basis of Chief Justices and senior government can only object to it once and if Pitroda has proved today that Gandhi family's of Mr. Justices (1) Aniruddha Bose, and (2) puisne Judges of High Courts, apart from the collegium reasserts its recommendation, heart is full of hatred against the Sikhs." A.S. Bopanna, has been pointed out,” a their competence, conduct and integrity.The the government has to go by the Source: IANS resolution passed on Wednesday said. Collegium has also kept in mind the recommendation. And this position is very A law ministry official did not respond to desirability of giving due representation on important for the independence of the SIT clean chit to Pragya requests for a comment. the Bench of the Supreme Court, as far as judiciary.” Source: HT in Gauri murder link Rafale perjury plea: No facts hidden, negotiating team’s concerns addressed, says govt NEW DELHI (TIP): Rejecting allegations Committee on Security (CCS) and the CCS that it suppressed material facts and misled note which formed the basis of this decision, the Supreme Court in the Rafale jet purchase (b) final decisions by the Raksha Mantri matter, the Centre Thursday said that the (RM) and Defence Acquisition Council application for perjury filed by the review (DAC), (c) provisions in defence procurement petitioners was “completely misconceived” procedure and (d) inputs received from the and that their stand was “vacillating and Indian Air Force and other constituent BENGALURU (TIP): The SIT probing the self-contradictory”. offices of the Ministry of Defence”. journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh murder case In a fresh affidavit filed in the apex court The affidavit alleged that petitioners were today denied a media report about BJP MP in response to the perjury application by “deliberately providing incomplete and candidate from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Singh former Union Ministers Yashwant Sinha, selective information” and altering the Thakur’s involvement in the crime. Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant sequence of events of procurement process An English daily today reported that there Bhushan, the government “denied” that it to misled the apex court and the public. was a possibility of Sadhvi’s link with the “had told untruths regarding decision- On the “vacillating” stand of the murder. The SIT issued an official statement, making process and suppressed crucial petitioners, the affidavit said they had saying it did not find her involvement at any information”. earlier told the court that “the CAG stage nor find her name mentioned in the It added that “on facts as well, the seeking review of its December 14, 2018 (Comptroller and Audit General) ought to chargesheet. contention of the petitioners” that judgment upholding the deal for purchase of examine the whole issue, and now that the “The SIT has not found in its investigation government officials “have made false 36 Rafale fighter jets from France. CAG has examined the latter in great detail or mentioned in the chargesheet any link to statements and suppressed evidence while The affidavit, filed by the Director General by going into voluminous files and records Sadhvi Pragya, Malegaon blasts and Abhinav submitting information on ‘decision-making (Acquisition) in the Ministry of Defence, made available by the Ministry of Defence Bharat. There is no evidence to suggest the process’, ‘offsets’ and ‘pricing’ pursuant to said that “there is no act of perjury involved and ruled out any irregularity in various same. No documents purporting the same have orders passed by this court, is completely in the submissions made before the Supreme aspects of the deal and has submitted its been submitted to the court,” the statement false, baseless and an attempt to intimidate Court as the submissions are based on report…the petitioners have now taken a read. The SIT has so far arrested 16 people government servants from performing their records”. different stand that the while two are still at large in connection with duty… on this ground alone, the application And that “all the averments made before information/material provided by the the murder of Gauri Lankesh, who was shot is liable to be dismissed”. the Supreme Court were based on (a) the answering respondent is untrue and outside her house in Bengaluru on September The court is due to hear Friday petitions final decisions taken by the Cabinet material facts have been suppressed”. 5, 2017. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019

GUEST COMMENT Despite rounds of talks, however, a Brazil. In addition, the government will package has remained elusive, and it is need to revisit some of its decisions like time for the government to articulate the data localization requirements and new Loud and clear: on India-U.S. problem on its hands. e-commerce regulations, which were In the face of growing U.S. aggression declared suddenly, while the U.S. must discord on market access on the issue, the government that takes show some flexibility on India's price office after the election will have to caps on coronary stents and other New Delhi must snap out of its denial on the urgently consider its options ahead. medical devices. The U.S. must Clearly, the strategy of the past year, to understand the cultural differences over discord with the U.S. on market access ignore the differences in the hope that the labelling of non-vegetarian dairy fter a scathing speech by U.S. steel and aluminum, an ultimatum that the problems would be resolved or that products. It is unlikely that the Trump Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross India "zero out" oil imports from Iran by the U.S.'s trade war with China would administration will temper its "my way A in New Delhi this week, it is no May 2 even without securing comparable occupy the Trump administration more, or the highway" approach to Iranian oil longer possible for the government to alternatives, and the decision to has not worked. New Delhi and sales, and New Delhi will have to work brush under the carpet its differences withdraw India's GSP (Generalized Washington need to make a more closely with other countries to build with Washington. Speaking to Indian System of Preferences) trade status. Mr. determined attempt to sort out issues, alternative financial structures to avoid and U.S. businesspersons, Mr. Ross Ross repeated President Donald Trump's starting from scratch if required, with U.S. sanctions. Where a compromise is lashed out at what he called India's accusation that India is a "tariff king", tariffs. While the 50-60% duties on not possible, the government should be unfair trade practices and "overly and threatened India with motorcycles and cars and 150% duties on ready to push back on unreasonable restrictive market access barriers". His "consequences" if it responded to U.S. American liquor that India imposes need demands. Perhaps the most worrying comments followed a series of measures tariffs with counter-tariffs, something a second look, the U.S. must see that signal from Mr. Ross's outburst was that by the U.S. that have affected India. New Delhi had threatened but not yet average tariffs imposed by India (13.8%) Washington may not be willing to meet These include a refusal to revoke or implemented in the hope of hammering are not much higher than those levied by India halfway on trade issues. New Delhi waive tariff increases made last year on out a comprehensive trade package. economies such as South Korea and must prepare accordingly. (The Hindu) AS I SEE IT - OPEN LETTER TO THE ECONOMIST A strong India under Prime Minister Modi

by Jagdish Sewhani is a guarantor of global peace and stability

Ease of Doing Business report of the I will bring to your notice another Road project of China. It's India, under Dear Mr Editor, World Bank. Can you name one single example. Two senior leaders of BJP - him, which took the lead in telling the The Economist country of the size of India that has Yashwant Sinha and Shatrughan Sinha -- world about the predatory economics of I am writing to you with regard to the op- jumped the rankings of Ease of Doing for the last five years have openly talked China. I know, it would be very tough for ed published by your publication "Under Business as much as India has done in the against the Prime Minister and his you to acknowledge this and the west Narendra Modi, India's ruling party poses last five years. And what about the amount policies. They have joined the platforms of today is taking the credit for this. But a threat to democracy." As an avid reader of foreign direct investment that India has the opposition leaders. Still, they were these are the facts. The Economist I have experienced a deep attracted under Prime Minister Modi. never dismissed or expelled from the party. His guiding principle of foreign policy is decline in the journalistic standards and Here is a homework for you. Please Can you name one political party in India, "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" or the world is ethical values, which once was considered prepare a list of top emerging economies including the Congress wherein a senior one family. And he has persistently a prestigious publication. on FDIs in the last five years. Let me know, leader critical of say Rahul Gandhi or worked on this aspect, be it his steps on As a person of Indian origin,living in what you find. Sonia Gandhi or party president would be climate change, solar alliance, New York for the past several years, I have Let's talk about freedom of press and allowed to stay in the party even for one international yoga day or free satellites to closely followed the political, economic the baseless and slanderous allegation of single day. third-world countries. Within all its and social developments in India. The him being non-democratic and On news media outlet. I will ask you economic constraints, India under him progress made by India in the last five intolerant to criticism. Even these are one question. If an on-line publication has merged as a major donor - both in years under Prime Minister Narendra relative terms and contextual in nature, like The Wire - which is small in terms of terms of financial and technical knowhow. Modi is unparallel and historic. Facts can you find out one leader in modern financial capacity - can run an open Dear Mr Editor, I am amazed at the last speaks for itself. history wherein the leader has been campaign against Prime Minister Modi, two paragraphs of your op-ed. You might The op-ed published by you is a fiction, denied Visa by one big country - here I nothing stops other publications to do so. be favoring a corrupt government, but rather than based on facts. I firmly believe am talking about the visa denial by the India, dear editor of The Economist has people of India, under the 10 years if UPA that by writing such a fictitious article and US - and after coming to power, India a free and strong vibrant press, wherein rule, were bitter sufferers of a corrupt and asking people of India to vote against under him has developed a strongest everyone has the freedom to write what inefficient government. Your biased Modi, is a direct interference in India's ever relationship with the United States. they feel like. Your article tries to say mentality is reflected on the very fact that election. I demand that The Economic This is primarily because he strongly that major publications like The Time of you have put Congress in Capital letter and must tender an apology and reveal under believes this is in the best interest of India, The Hindustan Times, India BJP in small letters. Why? whose influence it has done so. India, the United States and the world. I Today, NDTV are scared of Prime Look at the audacity with which you are Let's talk about some facts. hope you must be aware of Nixon-Indira Minister Modi. Flatly wrong. They are interfering in Indian elections. Are you an India as per the latest figures from all Gandhi relationship and how then India writing and publishing what they believe Indian publication? What is your interest major international financial institutions drifted fast into the Soviet Camps. in. By saying so, you are simply trying to in asking people of India to vote against including the IMF and the World Bank But for the ego clash of two leaders, had demean the prestige and work ethics of BJP? You very well know that the BJP is under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has India and US joined hand together, world these major Indian publications. I think, coming to power.So you are asking Indians emerged as the world's fastest growing would have been a much safer and peaceful The Economist should be ashamed of to at least vote for a coalition government, economy.Not denying that India has a long place now. this. which will definitely result in a weaker way to go achieve the high level of living And BTW, if anything Prime Minister I would like to bring to your attention, India. for the common people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is intolerant to it is a few aspects of his foreign policy and I am sure, you very well know, who will Modi India has laid a strong foundation in corruption and terrorism. national security aspect, as India under benefit from a weak India. It is very sad that regard: from various social security I hope you have the resources at your him has emerged as a strong power state of affairs. measures, to providing health insurance disposal to conduct research on the which is not afraid of bullying any The world needs a strong India. In 2019, programs to a significantly large segment articles critical of Sonia Gandhi - the most longer. Doklam is one such example. it's only Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of the population, to making basic powerful leader of India during the 10 Today, when India talks, world listens who has the capability of leading a strong necessities like electricity, housing, years if UPA regime in major Indian with attention and acts. Look at the India. And I am hundred percent sure, affordable food, banking and internet publications. I guess you can count them global position of Pakistan, the nerve people of India have already made up their accessible to all. on your fingertips or at the most list them center of terrorism. It's because of his mind. You will see the results on May 23. India under Prime Minister Narendra on a page. Sitting in New York, every day I diplomatic policies, Pakistan has never They will not be influenced by your blatant Modi has made remarkable improvement can find at least a dozen news articles, op- been as globally isolated as it is today. interference in Indian elections. in the business environment. Hope before eds and television shows in major Indian Not even after OBL raid. Before PM Modi Jagdish Sewhani publishing this fictious and one-sided op- media outlets critical of the policies and came to power, please have a look at the New York ed you would have looked at the annual views of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. global opinion towards One Belt One [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 PERSPECTIVE 9 A vote for the sake of Parliament hen political historians write of a government that came to power W in 2014 on an impressive majority, what will they write? Will they By Neera Chandhoke write of a Prime Minister who had promised to set right everything that had gone wrong in India? Will they chronicle the political biography of a man who sadly frittered away the colossal mandate Indian citizens gave him? Will political In his last address to satirists compare the Narendra Modi government to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Constituents must weigh their candidate's commitment to restoring the dignity of the the Constituent movies, all spectacle and din but little legislature substance? Might political historians Assembly on write of a man who refused to be reiterated, and those issues that have members of the ruling party are. When accountable for his government's failure become redundant need to be abandoned Prime Minister Modi abuses the leaders November 25, 1949, to provide the basic preconditions of a and replaced by fresh thinking. of the Opposition, he should be aware dignified life to citizens? Or might they Even though observers have been that he abuses the people of India who B.R. Ambedkar record his government's refusal to deter disappointed by the failure of have delegated power to these remarked presciently criminals who openly bullied, maimed representatives to represent the interests representatives in the first place. and murdered our own people. Will our of the people, they agree that in large and If the individual is the prime unity of that the working of the historians tell frightening stories of Mr. complex societies a parliamentary democratic life, and representatives Modi nearly taking his country to war, system of government is infinitely merely a mode of representing her needs Constitution does not threatening the use of nuclear weapons, preferable to the presidential model. No and interests in the forum of Parliament, and using this to garner votes from a one man can collect in his own being the candidates who ask for our vote should depend wholly upon bewildered India? Do people in power wisdom and certitudes of his age. The be worthy of our confidence. When really not know of the unimaginable precondition of good policy is dissent political parties impose criminals, the Constitution. It death and destruction that nuclear wars and debate, the willingness to learn from persons accused of terrorist activities, bring upon people for generations to others, the readiness to change one's dealers and fixers upon constituencies, depends on the people come? Historians will wonder. mind. The Indian Parliament is noisy, they insult the intelligence of the people What story history tells future known more for the politics of who are going to vote. It is time that civil and the political generations will depend on the historian, pandemonium than rational debate. But society organizations take this issue up. her political vision, her interpretive it is only a parliamentary form of The moment a party announces a parties they set up as skills and her commitment to the government that can prevent one man candidate, constituents should take up their instruments to ordinary citizen who ekes out a life in from hijacking power. the task of debating the merit or want and misery. Court historians will Importance of the Opposition otherwise of the person. Realists tell us carry out their wishes lavish praises on Mr. Modi. But even they that parties choose candidates who are can hardly ignore his contempt for So when Mr. Modi and BJP president self-financing and who can deliver votes. and their politics. How history, for the Prime Ministers that Amit Shah repeatedly state that all they This may be so, but it does not follow that ruled the country before him, and above want is a Congress-mukt Bharat, their contemptible people should be thrust will the people of India all his disregard of institutions that his desperate ambition to rid the country of upon constituencies. There is nothing predecessors had built laboriously. an Opposition occasions puzzlement and more ignoble than invoking the nation or and their parties, he Questions about institutions discomfort. An Opposition is central to religion to justify candidates who send the working of a parliamentary system of shudders down our collective spine. We asked, behave? Will Take Mr. Modi's attitude to the august government. Without an Opposition, the deserve candidates we consider worthy, they uphold institution of Parliament. India's system degenerates into one-party rule. men and women of integrity. Constituent Assembly witnessed a rich Across the postcolonial world, efforts to Text, and the practice and informed debate on the virtues of the de-legitimize the Opposition and create a constitutional methods parliamentary versus the presidential one-party state have inexorably slid into The system of parliamentary of achieving their aim? form of government. Members knew of military rule, and subsequently into government that India adopted is the hijacking of Parliaments by what western donors and academics call complex, intricate and frustrating. But It is futile to say, he executives, they were aware of failed states. Pathological states can the institution represents citizens who dictatorial Prime Ministers, and they neither meet the needs of their people are the locus of sovereignty. This is what concluded, the were cognizant of the fatal tendency of norinstitutionalize power. A one-party Parliament is for. That is why it should be political parties to serve their own dictatorship can hardly be the answer to respected. Admittedly the Indian Constitution has failed interests more, and those of their din and deadlocks, it is part of the Parliament has not worked the way it constituents less. Yet members of the problem. Failed states abdicate should, but it is not the system that is without taking into Constituent Assembly decided on a sovereignty, they are rendered flawed. In his last address to the parliamentary form of government. vulnerable and dependent on Constituent Assembly on November 25, consideration the role They had good reasons for this. In a transnational financial agencies, upon 1949, B.R. Ambedkar remarked plural society, citizens hold diverse and conditionalities imposed by funders, they presciently that the working of the of the people and their sometimes contrary beliefs; they agree are brought to their knees by Constitution does not depend wholly parties. We would do on some issues and they disagree on international human rights upon the Constitution. It depends on the others. It is only a parliamentary system organizations, and they are despised by people and the political parties they set well to recollect his of government that enables the their own people. We should be critical of up as their instruments to carry out their expression of diverse and divergent any call to do away with the Opposition - wishes and their politics. How will the words. We have to opinions. In legislative forums, many a postcolonial country has people of India and their parties, he representatives are supposed to give floundered on the rocks of one-party asked, behave? Will they uphold insist on the voice to the interests, opinions and needs rule. constitutional methods of achieving of their constituents. Sometimes There is more. We must never lose their aim? It is futile to say,he concluded, restoration of the decisions are taken, at other times sight of the democratic principle that the Constitution has failed without backdoor negotiations lead to fragile and representatives proxy for their taking into consideration the role of the dignity of Parliament. provisional outcomes. It does not matter constituents. The Lok Sabha is not only a people and their parties. We would do that decisions are provisional. In a gathering of political parties, each well to recollect his words. We have to It is a condensate of democracy there can be no notion of a member of Parliament represents the insist on the restoration of the dignity of Hobbesian social contract that binds Indian people, even if he does so Parliament. It is a condensate of popular popular sovereignty. citizens in perpetuity. Times change, inadequately and incompetently. sovereignty. public opinion changes, new issues arise Members of the Opposition are in (The author is a former Professor of Political on the horizon, older ones have to be Parliament by the same rationale that Science at Delhi University) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 CINEMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019

Mother's Day is a holiday honoring Anna Jarvis had originally conceived of Mother's Day as a day of personal celebration between motherhood that is observed in different mothers and families. Her version of the day forms throughout the world, and involved wearing a white carnation as a badge and visiting one's mother or attending church services. Mother's Day 2019 occurs on Sunday, But once Mother's Day became a national holiday, it was not long before florists, card companies and May 12, in the United States. The other merchants capitalized on its popularity. American incarnation of Mother's Day While Jarvis had initially worked with the floral industry to help raise Mother's Day's profile, by 1920 was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and she had become disgusted with how the holiday had became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. been commercialized. She outwardly denounced the transformation and urged people to stop buying Jarvis would later denounce the Mother's Day flowers, cards and candies. holiday's commercialization and spent Jarvis eventually resorted to an open campaign against Mother's Day profiteers, speaking out the latter part of her life trying to against confectioners, florists and even charities. She also launched countless lawsuits against groups remove it from the calendar. While dates that had used the name "Mother's Day," eventually and celebrations vary, Mother's Day spending most of her personal wealth in legal fees. By the time of her death in 1948 Jarvis had disowned traditionally involves presenting moms the holiday altogether, and even actively lobbied the with flowers, cards and other gifts. government to see it removed from the American calendar. Mother's Day Around the World Mothers' Day in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some have even called Hering "the father of Mothers' Day." The official Mother's Day holiday arose in the 1900s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother's 1905 death, Anna Jarvis conceived of Mother's Day as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children. After gaining financial backing from a Philadelphia department store owner named John elebrations of mothers and motherhood can be Wanamaker, in May 1908 she organized the first traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, official Mother's Day celebration at a Methodist C who held festivals in honor of the mother church in Grafton, West Virginia. That same day also goddesses Rhea and Cybele, but the clearest modern While versions of Mother's Day are celebrated precedent for Mother's Day is the early Christian worldwide, traditions vary depending on the festival known as "Mothering Sunday." country. In Thailand, for example, Mother's Day is Once a major tradition in the United Kingdom and always celebrated in August on the birthday of the parts of Europe, this celebration fell on the fourth current queen, Sirikit. Sunday in Lent and was originally seen as a time Another alternate observance of Mother's Day can when the faithful would return to their "mother be found in Ethiopia, where families gather each fall church"-the main church in the vicinity of their to sing songs and eat a large feast as part of home-for a special service. Antrosht, a multi-day celebration honoring Over time the Mothering Sunday tradition shifted motherhood. into a more secular holiday, and children would In the United States, Mother's Day continues to be present their mothers with flowers and other tokens celebrated by presenting mothers and other women of appreciation. This custom eventually faded in with gifts and flowers, and it has become one of the popularity before merging with the American biggest holidays for consumer spending. Families Mother's Day in the 1930s and 1940s. also celebrate by giving mothers a day off from Did you know? More phone calls are made on activities like cooking or other household chores. Mother's Day than any other day of the year. These At times, Mother's Day has also been a date for holiday chats with Mom often cause phone traffic to launching political or feminist causes. In 1968 spike by as much as 37 percent. Coretta Scott King, wife of Martin Luther King Jr., The origins of Mother's Day as celebrated in the used Mother's Day to host a march in support of United States date back to the 19th century. In the saw thousands of people attend a Mother's Day event underprivileged women and children. In the 1970s years before the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis of at one of Wanamaker's retail stores in Philadelphia. women's groups also used the holiday as a time to West Virginia helped start "Mothers' Day Work Following the success of her first Mother's Day, highlight the need for equal rights and access to Clubs" to teach local women how to properly care for Jarvis-who remained unmarried and childless her childcare. (Source: History.com) their children. whole life-resolved to see her holiday added to the These clubs later became a unifying force in a national calendar. Arguing that American region of the country still divided over the Civil War. holidays were biased toward male achievements, In 1868 Jarvis organized "Mothers' Friendship Day," she started a massive letter writing campaign to at which mothers gathered with former Union and newspapers and prominent politicians urging the Confederate soldiers to promote reconciliation. adoption of a special day honoring Another precursor to Mother's Day came from the motherhood. abolitionist and suffragette Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 By 1912 many states, towns and churches Howe wrote the "Mother's Day Proclamation," a call had adopted Mother's Day as an to action that asked mothers to unite in promoting annual holiday, and Jarvis had world peace. In 1873 Howe campaigned for a established the Mother's Day "Mother's Peace Day" to be celebrated every June 2. International Association Other early Mother's Day pioneers include Juliet to help promote her cause. Calhoun Blakely,a temperance activist who inspired Her persistence paid off in 1914 a local Mother's Day in Albion, Michigan, in the when President Woodrow Wilson 1870s. The duo of Mary Towles Sasseen and Frank signed a measure officially establishing Hering, meanwhile, both worked to organize a the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 WORLD 11

MAGNITUDE 6.3 N Korea ‘fires’ two missiles EARTHQUAKE HITS CITY Second test in a week, come on a day US envoy visited South IN SOUTHWEST JAPAN MIYAZAKI (TIP): The US NO SCALE DOWN IN Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit near Miyazaki in MILITARY POWER southwestern Japan. North Korea is believed to have The agency says the earthquake missiles capable of striking struck at 8.48 am local time on Friday long-range targets, including and had an epicentre 39 kilometres (24 potentially the US mainland. miles) southeast of Miyazaki, a city of Despite the thaw with South about 400,000. The earthquake had a and the talks with the US, depth of 23 kilometres (14 miles.) there is no indication The Japan Times reports that Pyongyang has scaled down its Kyushu Electric Power Co says no military power abnormalities were reported at the US SEIZES CARGO SHIP nearby Sendai nuclear power plant in The US authorities have seized Kagoshima Prefecture. one of North Korea’s largest The Times also reports that the cargo ships in connection with nation’s weather agency did not issue a scheme to illicitly export a tsunami warning. AP tonnes of coal in violation of international sanctions, MADURO REGIME according to court documents KIDNAPPED MY DEPUTY filed on Thursday SEOUL (TIP): North Korea fired what weapons and missile arsenal at a The 17,061-ton carrier known : GUAIDO appeared to be two short-range missiles February summit. “North Korea seemed as the Wise Honest also was CARACAS (TIP): Venezuelan on May 9, the South’s military said, less to be discontented it could not reach a used to smuggle heavy intelligence agents has detained a than a week after its leader Kim Jong Un deal in Hanoi,” Moon Jae-in said in an machinery into the rogue National Assembly leader, the first oversaw the test-firing of multiple interview. nation. The civil action taken arrest of a lawmaker since the failed rockets and a missile. The two missiles were fired from the by the US government involves uprising against President Nicolas the first such seizure of a The launches came as US special envoy northwest area of Kusong, in east, the Maduro last week. North Korean cargo vessel for North Korea Stephen Biegun was in South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a Edgar Zambrano said agents had linked to sanction violations. the South Korean capital for talks with statement. They covered distances of 420 towed him and his car to prison after Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and km and 270 km and reached an altitude of he refused to get out of it. Zambrano his counterpart, nuclear envoy Lee Do- about 50 km before falling into the sea, the missiles involved. South Korea’s is deputy to National Assembly hoon. they said. presidential Blue House called the speaker Juan Guaido, who is South Korean President Moon Jae-in After the launch, South Korea’s missile launches “very worrisome” and recognised as the country’s leader by said the tests seemed to be a protest by military said it had stepped up unhelpful for efforts to reduce tension on more than 50 states. “We warn the the North after its leader Kim Jong Un monitoring and security in case of the peninsula. Japan said it had not people of Venezuela and the global and US President Donald Trump failed to another launch, and was working with detected any missile in its waters or EEZ. community: the regime has reach agreement on the North’s nuclear the US to get additional information on Reuters kidnapped the first vice-president” of the National Assembly, Guaido said. FIRST BROWN BEAR Pope alters Church law, makes — AFP SIGHTING IN PORTUGAL TYPO ON AUSSIE $50 IN OVER A CENTURY reporting sex abuse obligatory NOTE BRINGS BLUSHES LISBON (TIP): The first brown bear SYDNEY (TIP): Red-faced bank sighting in Portugal in more than a Move follows global clerical paedophilia scandal bosses in Australia admitted to an century was confirmed by wildlife embarrassing error on Thursday, experts on May 9, after reports of an VATICAN CITY (TIP): Pope Francis revealing their state-of-the-art $50 animal in the northeast of the country. today passed a measure to oblige those Every diocese in the world will note had a typo. The yellow and green The bear, which most likely belongs to who know about sex abuse in the now be obliged to have a note came into circulation last a population living in the western Catholic Church to report it to their October. It has multiple security Cantabrian Mountains in northern superiors, following a global clerical system for the reporting of features. But the technology Spain, is thought to have wandered paedophilia scandal. abuse, under a new law seemingly did not include a across the border. “The reappearance of Every diocese in the world will now be spellchecker. It took seven months for individuals from this species in obliged to have a system for the published by the Vatican — but the public to notice “responsibility” Portugal... has now been confirmed by reporting of abuse, under a new law was repeatedly misspelt. But there the ICNF,” the Portuguese Institute for published by the Vatican — but the the requirement will not apply are no plans to pull the notes from Conservation of Nature and Forests requirement will not apply to secrets to secrets revealed to priests in circulation. AFP (ICNF) said. Brown bears have been revealed to priests in the confessional. It extinct in Portugal since the 19th century. is time to learn from the “bitter lessons the confessional. It is time to BBC PRESENTER FIRED “The last reports of a stable presence of the past”, Francis said in the text of learn from the “bitter lessons OVER RACIST ROYAL of brown bears in Portugal are between the legal decree. the 18th and the end of the 19th century. It follows a series of clerical assault of the past”, Francis said in the BABY TWEET They then died out,” the ICNF said. cases in countries ranging from text of the legal decree. LONDON (TIP): British The animal was spotted in the Australia to Chile, Germany and the US. broadcaster Danny Baker was fired Montesinho Natural Park and Braganca The “Motu Proprio”, a legal document on May 9 by the BBC over his “stupid commune in north-eastern Portugal. issued under the Pope’s personal Vatican’s communications department. unthinking gag” on Twitter about The town of Bragance is about 20 authority, declares that anyone who has The law only applies within the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kilometres (12 miles) from the Spanish knowledge of abuse, or suspects it, is Church and has no force to oblige newborn baby boy, Archie. The now border. Media reports say the last living “obliged to report (it) promptly” to the individuals to report abuse to civil deleted tweet showed a black and bear in Portugal was killed in 1843 in the Church, using “easily accessible authorities. white photo of a couple holding hands northwest mountainous region of Geres. systems”. “Though this obligation was Under the new measure, every diocese with a chimpanzee dressed in clothes “The fact that a bear has crossed our formerly left up to individual around the world is obliged by June 2020 with the caption: “Royal Baby leaves border does not mean that there is a bear consciences, it now becomes a to create a system for the reporting of hospital”. The presenter was accused established in Portugal. At the moment universally established legal precept” sexual abuse by clerics, the use of child of mocking the Duchess of Sussex’s we have a stray animal,” said Paulo within the Church, said Andrea pornography and cover-ups of abuse. — racial heritage. PTI Caetano, an author of a book. AFP Tornielli, editorial director of the AFP THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 KATRINA: ALIA BHATT AND I USED TO TRAIN TOGETHER MORE OFTEN EARLIER atrina Kaif feels she gets to spend less time with Alia Bhatt in the gym these days. On KArbaaz Khan's talk show 'Pinch', Katrina admitted that earlier Alia used to train with her more often. Katrina was shown a video of the two of them training in a segment of the show, in which the guest is meant to provide a story behind a popular social media post. Reacting to the video, which showed Katrina acting as a trainer to Alia, who was lifting weights, she said, “This was when I and Alia used to ARJUN KAPOOR train together; we still do sometimes but we used to train together more during this time. We were REFUTES RUMOURS OF waiting for Yasmin Karachiwala (fitness trainer) and she was late and in the meantime, I asked Alia to get MARRYING MALAIKA on with it. Alia had just got into functional training at the time and I told Alia to do 80-90 repetitions and in ollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has the end, Alia did around 40. Alia was waiting for dismissed reports of his marriage, Yasmin to come back (laughs).” Badding he will let the world know Alia and Katrina, who are both trained by Yasmin whenever he ties the knot. He was reacting to Karachiwala, used to feature in each other's workout presistent rumours that often announce his videos a lot more frequently before. The posts wedding dates, only to be refuted later. He has decreased after Alia started dating Ranbir Kapoor, been linked with Malaika Arora Khan for some Katrina's ex boyfriend. There have been rumours of a time now. growing rift between the two but both the ladies have “I am not getting married. If I am getting time and again dismissed such reports. married I will speak about it openly. There is Earlier at a press event, when Alia was asked if she no reason for me to hide it. It is not something has realised that Katrina has stopped liking her I can hide from people. If I am not hiding Instagram posts, Alia had said, “I don’t check my anything now, why will I hide my marriage? “I Instagram likes. So, I don’t know why people are am working now, I am not in the zone to get checking that? But I have to admit I have always been married. I don’t care about what the world has very fond of Katrina. I believe that its the same both to say. I think jumping the gun is silly,” Arjun ways, according to us. So, I don’t know why other told PTI. people feel differently? But now I will send her a The 33-year-old actor said he is aware of the message to start liking my pictures because if that’s constant public scrutiny on his personal life the barometer of friendship then we must start liking but that does not bother him much. everyone’s picture.” VIDYA BALAN TO PLAY MATH GENIUS SHAKUNTALA DEVI ollywood actor Vidya Balan Vidya Balan, who was has been roped in to play the recently seen in NT Brole of math genius Shakuntala Devi in director Anu Rama Rao as his first Menon’s next. Set for summer 2020 wife Basavatarakam, will release, the film will be produced by now portray the role of Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia mathematician Entertainment. Shakuntala Devi, the mathematical wizard, was Shakuntala Devi known for her ability to make incredibly swift calculations. Shakuntala’s genius was first “one of the most inspiring women of discovered at the age of 5, when she this country.” “How incredible that solved a math problem for 18-year- The Math Genius, The Human old students. Computer, was a small-town Indian “I am extremely excited to play the girl, who took the world by storm,” ‘human computer’ Shakuntala Devi she added. Menon said the Tumhari on the big screen. She was truly Sulu actor is an apt choice for the someone who embraced her film. “Who else can capture the individuality, had a strong feminist spirit of a woman like Shakuntala voice and braved many a naysayer to than the incredible Vidya. We have reach the pinnacle of success,” spent months together in script Vidya said in a statement. “But what development and it’s been nothing truly fascinates me is that you short of exhilarating.” wouldn’t normally associate a fun Menon has written the story along person with math...and she with Nayanika Mahtani with completely turns that perception on dialogues penned by Ishita Moitra. its head.” Vidya said the team is The film is scheduled to go on floors proud to bring to life the story of later this year. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 HOLLYWOOD 13 BRAD PITT BREAKS SILENCE ON JENNIFER ANISTON DATING RUMOURS

ollywood star Brad Pitt has laughed off claims that he is dating his former wife HJennifer Aniston. Pitt was asked the question by a paparazzo. There is buzz that Pitt may have rekindled his Charlize Theron was love with Aniston after he attended her 50th birthday party in February. But the 55-year-old offered to play Wonder laughed off the claims when he was directly asked about Jennifer while talking a walk on Tuesday, Woman’s mother reports dailymail.co.uk. A photographer asked, “I gotta ask you, everyone harlize Theron has revealed she was wants to know, are you and Jen getting back?” Pitt offered to play mother to Gal Gadot's giggled and simply said: "Oh my God!" He was CWonder Woman in the DC superhero pictured walking down the street when the origin story, a pitch she described as a 'slap in photographer said to him: "You're looking great. It's the face'. The 43-year-old actor, who is nine years good to see you happy man." elder to Gadot, shared the incident on a show. A source had previously told Entertainment "This is a great example of how Hollywood Tonight, “Jen and Brad have remained friends and like slaps you in the face when you start have spoken with each other quite a few times since ageing," she said, as quoted by a newspaper. they both became single. They are friends and have Theron recalled thinking that she was talking supported each other through some tough times. with someone in Hollywood to play the title role They’ve come so far since their marriage and plan of Wonder Woman in the 2017 film. to stay friends for life. There are truly no hard "And I was like, 'I'm not familiar with it. What feelings between them.” does Wonder Woman really do?' And this person The actor married Aniston in 2000 and they said, 'No, it's for Wonder Woman's mom.' separated in 2005. Following his split from her, he "It was the defining moment when I crossed started dating Angelina Jolie, who he was married over. And I wasn't fully aware of it," she added. to from 2014-2016. They share six children together. Anne Hathaway initially didn’t want to speak in British accent ‘The Hustle’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome baby boy

aby Sussex is finally here and it’s a IST). The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz. The Duke of ctor Anne Hathaway says she was her 'will'. boy! We definitely cannot keep calm Sussex was present for the birth. The Queen, initially not sure about the idea that "I didn't want to do it. I just thought, 'God, Bnow. Meghan Markle has given birth The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Aher character in upcoming comedy if I mess this up it could be such a face to her and Prince Harry’s first child, a baby Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke 'The Hustle' has a British accent. The Chris plant'," the Oscar winner said, adding the boy. The baby's name has not been and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Addison-directed film features Hathaway director'insisted' that she speak with the announced yet. Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and and actor Rebel Wilson as two women who accent. Prince Harry made the announcement by Earl Spencer have been informed and are seek revenge against men who have tricked Hathaway, however, is 'relieved' that the giving a statement to the media, "Meghan delighted with the news. The Duchess's them in the past. British press has liked her accent and and myself had a baby boy this morning. It's mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by It is a remake of 1988 comedy 'Dirty appreciated her performance in the film. been the most amazing experience I could the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Rotten Scoundrels', which was itself "I had an amazing dialect coach and I'm ever imagine. How any woman does what Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage. inspired by the 1964 film 'Bedtime Story'. really happy because for the first time -- (in they do is beyond comprehension." Her Royal Highness and her child are both Hathaway, 36, who appeared on TV chat my) 20-year-old career -- I've gotten The Palace announced in a statement, "Her doing well." The news was also announced on show, said her character is of British compliments from the British press on my Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was Duke and Duchess of Sussex's official origin, something which was done against British accent. I'm so relieved," she said. safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs (10:56am Instagram account. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019

FINAL COUNT OF 1ST VOTE SINCE COUP Death toll rises to 11 in Lahore LEAVES THAIS DIVIDED suicide attack outside Sufi shrine BANGKOK (TIP): Thailand’s LAHORE (TIP): The death toll rose to Election Commission has 11 on May 9 in the powerful suicide blast announced the final results of the outside one of Pakistan's oldest and most March 24 General Election — the revered Sufi shrines in Lahore as first since a military coup in 2014 another policeman succumbed to his — that gave no party an absolute injuries, officials said. majority and likely will prompt The attack, which occurred during the legal challenges. Muslim holy month of Ramazan, was The EC distributed 150 party list carried out by a teenage Taliban suicide seats in the 500-member House of bomber who blew himself up outside the Representatives under a densely-populated 11th century shrine complicated formula related to on Wednesday. each party’s nationwide vote total. So far, 11 people, including six police Twenty-six parties were granted commandos, have lost their lives, Geo seats, 14 of them one apiece, while News reported, adding that as many as one seat was held open pending a 26 others have been injured. revote in one constituency where The powerful blast took place outside the winning candidate was the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi disqualified. shrine in South Asia, where the elite The EC’s failure to explain its police personnel were deployed for formula had led to suspicions it security. might fiddle with the total. It has A CCTV footage showed that a teenage already been flayed for releasing boy wearing black 'shalwar kameez' and Nawaz told reporters that it was a Punjab government to provide all delayed and confusing a suicide vest came closer to the vehicle suicide attack and the target was the assistance to the injured and families of preliminary votes, and was of elite force and blew himself up. vehicle of the elite force that was victims. Punjab Chief Minister Usman accused of tilting in favour of the "The suicide bomber is about 15 years stationed outside the shrine of Sufi saint Buzdar has ordered an inquiry. military-backed Palang old and made no suspected movement Ali Hajvari popularly known as Data Educational institutions near the Pracharath party. before blowing himself up," Lahore Darbar. shrine have been closed for Thursday. Pracharath was awarded 18 police spokesperson Syed Mubashir told The blast shattered the windows in The shrine is visited by hundreds of party list seats, while the rival PTI on May 5. nearby vehicles and buildings. thousands of people each year. Pheu Thai party associated with He said that two suspects have been May 5 was the second day of Muslim In 2010, the shrine was targeted in a fugitive former PM Thaksin taken into custody. holy month of Ramazan. The Data suicide attack that killed more than 40 Shinawatra received none. The Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JeA), a Darbar area is thickly populated and the people. Since then, the area has been On Tuesday, each party was breakaway faction of the Tehreek-e- shrine attracts thousands of visitors increasingly hemmed in by heavy allocated its share of the 350 Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed every day. security, with visitors forced to pass constituency seats. Pheu Thai responsibility for the attack. Prime Minister Imran Khan has through several layers of screening topped the field by winning 136 Punjab Inspector General Police Arif condemned the attack and directed the before they can enter the complex. PTI constituencies, while Palang Pracharath was second with 97 AASIA BIBI LEAVES seats, though it received the most votes. Neither party received a Nawaz Sharif back in jail after PAKISTAN majority, and both are attempting ISLAMABAD (TIP): Aasia Bibi, a to put together coalitions to form a Pakistani Christian woman who was government. Pheu Thai issued a massive show of strength freed from death row by the Pakistan statement saying the EC Supreme Court in a blasphemy case “deliberately intended to commit LAHORE (TIP): Pakistan's deposed (May 7) with the apex court rejecting his last year, has left the country and wrongdoing and misused its power, prime minister Nawaz Sharif has review petition, seeking permission to reached Canada to reunite with her violating the constitution. The returned to prison to serve his sentence go London for further treatment. family, according to her lawyer. party will take legal measures”. in a corruption case after the end of his After reaching jail, Sharif thanked his The 47-year-old mother of four was The Future Forward Party has six-week bail which was granted to him party workers for turning up in large convicted in 2010 after being accused agreed to join it in a coalition and on medical grounds. numbers. "I do not have words to thank of insulting Islam in a row with her ranks third in seats. — AP On March 26, the Supreme Court the workers who turned up in thousands neighbours. She always maintained suspended Sharif's seven-year sentence to express solidarity. It is midnight but her innocence, but has spent most of 200 CHILDREN LOST in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption the workers are still here with me. It is the past eight years in solitary FAMILY MEMBERS IN case and granted him bail for six weeks an amazing scene," he said in a message. confinement. “Aasia Bibi has left the with a condition that he would not leave The massive support for the PML-N country. She is a free person and LANKA CARNAGE Pakistan. leader included a large number of party travelled on her independent will,” a COLOMBO (TIP): About 200 Last month, the 69-year-old three-time workers from different parts of Punjab source in the foreign office was quoted children in Sri Lanka have lost prime minister sought the apex court's province who turned up for the rally en- as saying by the Dawn newspaper. their family members, some of permission to go abroad for medical route to the jail. Bibi’s counsel Saiful Malook them sole breadwinners, in the treatment. However, the permission was Sharif's daughter Maryam confirmed that she has reached massive Easter Sunday bombings, not granted. On May 3, Sharif left his accompanied her father in his car and Canada, the Guardian reported. He according to a leading charity Jati Umra residence here for the Kot posted images online of the reception said that Bibi’s safe arrival in Canada organisation. Some of the families Lakhpat Jail with a procession of their entourage got form the public. was the result of hard work by have lost their source of income Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML- "The roads to the jail from Jati Umra activists, foreign diplomats and and might not have sufficient N) workers led by his daughter Maryam. were jampacked. Only heads and long others, “who stood by Bibi in hard savings to resume their normal Maryam and his nephew Hamza queues of motorists," Maryam tweeted. times and worked for her freedom”. life, Colombo-based Sri Lanka Red Shehbaz along with hundreds of PML-N Amidst sloganeering in support of The Supreme Court had on October 31 Cross Society said. Nine suicide workers accompanied him. Sharif, party workers were seen last year acquitted her of blasphemy bombers carried out a series of The supporters gathered outside showering rose petals at his car. charges. The judgment triggered blasts that tore through three Sharif's Jati Umra residence and "The people know why I am being protests across Pakistan, with churches and as many luxury accompanied him to jail. punished. What sin I have committed... protesters led by Islamic political hotels on the Easter Sunday, The procession took four hours to they know. But I am optimistic that soon party Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan and killing more than 250 people. — reach the Kot Lakhpat Jail, which is the black night of this oppression will other groups blocking major highways PTI otherwise just 30 minutes away. end and I will get released from jail," and roads in different parts of the The bail expired on Tuesday midnight Sharif said. (PTI) country. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 15 TRAVEL FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019

f you are looking for an adventurous getaway, now would be an ideal time for it. IThis time around, trek through the lesser travelled areas of the Himalayas, and ADVENTURE & TREKKING experience the magic of clear skies, colourful landscapes, and uninterrupted views of the lofty peaks. Take your pick. KHAJJIAR DESTINATIONS IN HIMACHAL At a distance of 21 km from Dalhousie and 20 km from Chamba, Khajjiar is a beautiful hill station located in the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Often known as the Switzerland of India, it is situated at an altitude of 1,951 m in the foothills of the Dhauladhar ranges of the Western Himalayas and is part of the Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary. It is among the popular places to visit in Dalhousie and also one of the top Himachal tourist places. Khajjiar was a part of the erstwhile state of the Rajput rulers of Chamba. It served as the capital of Chamba rulers. Thereafter, it was taken over by the Mughals, from which the rule passed over to various Sikh kingdoms. Subsequently,it was taken over by the British. Khajjiar is a picturesque spot with an emerald saucer shaped meadow amidst a dense forest which has a lake with a floating island at its center and a temple with a golden spire. Khajjiar Lake is a small lake covering an area of about 5000 sq. yards. On the lake, from Gushaini, The Great Himalayan National some clusters of grasses and weeds have Park (GHNP) is spread across Parvati valley, grown that appear like a floating island, and is Thirthan valley,Sainj valley & Jiwa Nal valley the major attraction. A little away from the of Kullu region. In June 2014, the Park was lake is the temple of Khajji Nag belonging to declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. the 12th century AD. This temple is dedicated The Great Himalayan National Park is one to the Lord of Serpents. The Nag that is of best national parks in India and also one of worshipped here has a human form. The stone the best Places to visit in Himachal state. The idol has a mace in one hand and a khanda, a park was established in 1984 and is spread over double dagger in the other. In the mandapa of an area of 754 sq km at an altitude varying the temple one can see the images of the between 1500 to 6000 m. GHNP was formally Pandavas and Kauravas near the roof of the declared a national park in 1999. The GHNP is circumambulatory path. situated adjacent Pin Valley National Park, Khajjiar is also called the Gulmarg of Rupi-Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary and the Himachal Pradesh and serves as the starting Tirthan and Sainj Wildlife Sanctuaries, point for treks to Chamba, Dalhousie and making it one of the biggest areas for wildlife Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary among others. conservation in the whole Himalayan range. Khajjiar to Dainkund is a 3.5 km easy to The Park is habitat to numerous flora and moderate trek. The trek starts 6 km from more than 375 fauna species including Khajjiar on the Dalhousie-Khajjiar road and approximately 31 species of mammals and 181 ends at Pholani Devi Temple at Dainkund. species of birds. More than 15,000 residents of This trek with a well-defined trail and 160 villages in the buffer zone are dependent moderate ascent is an excellent trek for on GHNP's natural resources. The fauna of the beginners and children. The trek offers park includes some of the most exotic species excellent views and a beautiful camping site. of animals like snow leopard, blue sheep, Zorbing is a popular recreational activity Himalayan brown bear, Himalayan tahr, musk during April and May. deer, goral and many others. The bird species and enjoyable. Summer between March to Dharamkot and passes through Galu Devi found in GHNP include golden eagles, RAISON - RIVER RAFTING June is the best season for outdoor activities temple. From this temple, it takes around 3 Himalayan griffon vultures, lammergeyers, At a distance of 13.5 km from Kullu, 14 km like Rafting, Trekking and River Crossing. hours to reach Triund. The initial half of the raptors, etc. from Naggar and 27 km from Manali, Raison There are several rafting agencies along the trek is a gradual incline and the last 2 km There are no roads that lead directly to the is a small cluster of villages on the banks of Beas river between Khatrain and Kullu. These from Snowline Cafe involves a steep climb all Park boundary, access is by foot mainly Beas River which has vast camping grounds are approved agencies by HP Tourism and the the way till Triund. The last 1 km has 22 tiring through its western boundary. The park has maintained by Himachal Pradesh Tourism. It prices are almost same at all the points. curves before finally reaching Triund. Along four main entry points; Gushaini (40 km is one of the top adventure destination in Rafting charges vary depending on the the way there are many small Tea shops from Aut) is the road head for trekking in Himachal and also a top rafting destination in season and group size. The usual charges for 7 where one can refresh during the hike. Trek the Tirthan Valley,Neuli (40 km from Aut) is the state of Himachal Pradesh. Rafting in km rafting stretch cost between Rs. 500-800 per can also be started from Bhagsu Nag. where trekking trails in Sainj valley start. Raison is one of the top things to do in Kullu person. Additional price is charged for photos There is a Devi Temple located on the top of Siund village (30 km from Aut) is the & Manali. and videos. The cost can be bargained, Triund Hill at the highest point. From here starting point for treks in the Jiwanala Situated at an altitude of 1433 m, Raison is especially if you have a group participating in one can have beautiful view of the Moon Peak Valley and Barshaini is preferred starting well known for its camping sites and white- the activities. and Indra Pass. Famous among trekkers and point for the trek up to Mantalai and the Pin water river rafting. Numerous apple orchards hikers, there is a snowline at Ilaka visited by - Parvati Pass in Parvati valley. and fruit gardens of plums and apricots add to TRIUND HILL adventurers which is a further trek from Trekking is the only way to enjoy and the natural beauty of the place. Apart from At a distance of 8 km from McLeod Ganj Triund Hill. explore the Great Himalayan National Park. the nature, Raison is famous for adventure Bus Stand and 13 km from Dharamshala, There is a Guest House operated by The park offers hikes and treks, ranging activities like rafting, trekking, mountain Triund is a beautiful hill situated in Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and is from one day to 8 days. Adventure seekers climbing and river crossing etc. Dhauladhar Mountains in Kangra district of the only option for night stay at Triund. can also participate in activities like By the end of the winter season, in the Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude Advance booking is required and can be done rappelling, river crossing, Rock climbing month of March, the whole region becomes of about 2842 m. Triund is popular trekking at Dharamshala. The rooms cost around and fishing. There are many trails within colorful with blooming flowers. This place is site in McLeod Ganj and attracts a lot of Rs.500 per day. There are plenty of places to the park. Gushaini - Tinder village, also famous as rural centre of AIIMS where tourist every year. It is also one of the best camp and is advisable to carry your own tent Gushaini - Shilt Hut, Gushaini - Tirthan summer camps for various ophthalmological trails of short treks in Himachal state. Triund and sleeping bag. Tourists could even get valley, Neuli - Manu temple, Neuli - diseases are held every year. offers the perfect view of the Dhauladhar some provisions at the tea shops here. There is Sarangarh loop, Neuli - Sainj valley, Sainj - At the camping sites, there are about 14 Mountains on one side and Kangra Valley on no water facility so one needs to carry enough Tirthan valley, Siund - Pashi villages, tourist huts, which require advance booking the other. drinking water. Jiwanala - Parvati River valley, and through the Kullu Tourist Office. These Triund is an 8 km trek from the McLeod Shamshi - Kaza are some of the famous wooden huts are built along the banks of the Ganj Bus Stand. This is a small and an easy GREAT HIMALAYAN trails. A major attraction is the Pin - Parvati Beas River. trek, which can be done either from NATIONAL PARK Pass trek. Three important pilgrimage spots During winter the temperature falls down McLeodganj or Dharamkot, which is 2 km At a distance of 75 km from Kullu, 63 km within the GHNP are Raktisar, Hanskund to 1-2°C and the summer weather is pleasant ahead of McLeodganj. The trail is 6 km from from Bhuntar, 113 km from Manali and 14 km and Srikhand Mahadev. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 WOMEN FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 HOME REMEDIES TO FOOD CORNER DARKEN GREY HAIR remature greying is one of the maladies of modern lifestyle. PThose dreaded streaks of silver and white pop up even when you are in your 20s. 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It is a rich source of Beta- Add the egg and mix again until all ingredients are combination of these super ingredients Lemon juice not only adds gloss and Keratin and also prevents hair fall. evenly combined. not only prevents premature greying but volume to hair but also promotes Ridge-gourd oil Make small balls of the mixture and insert a skewer also promotes hair growth. healthy hair growth. into the center. Black tea rinse Henna and coffee Place a cupful of sundried ridge-gourd Gently press the mixture around the skewer and keep pieces in coconut oil and leave to seep aside. Boil a cup of water with 2 tbsps of Add 1 tbsp of coffee powder to boiling and mature for 3-4 days. Boil the oil for a Heat a grill pan over medium flame. black tea and a tsp of salt. Cool and hot water. Cool and make a paste with few minutes. Strain and store. Massage Add some olive oil and grill the prepared koftas until apply generously on freshly washed hair. henna powder. Let it rest covered for a into the scalp and hair at night and wash golden brown on all sides. Allow to dry. Repeat regularly to darken few hours. Mix in 1 tbsp of any oil of your off with a herbal shampoo of your Remove and serve with naan/parathas and lemon grey strands. choice and apply liberally covering the choice. wedges. HANDI PANEER Stop comparing your Ingredients 200 gms paneer, 2 ginger, grated, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup water, 2 stalks coriander leaves, 2 pinches, relationship to everyone else’s powdered black pepper, 4 tbsp refined oil, 3 onion, chopped, 1/2 cup beaten curd FIND COMFORT WITHIN Method When you look to outside relationships to define or validate your own, it can be a sign that you’re lacking confidence in your Put oil in a handi, stir fry the chopped onions on current status. For instance, if you get the sense that everyone medium flame, when done, reduce the flame to low. but you is suddenly coupled up, you may start to doubt your Then add two pieces of grated ginger, turmeric ability to find love, even when you’re not currently looking for powder, chilli powder, garam masala and mix well. it. Similarly, if your friends are getting engaged and you and Add the finely chopped tomato and green chilli, and your partner are still dating, it can make you question the cook on low flame for about 10 minutes. progress of your relationship. Add half cup beaten curd and cook till dry, before To feel more confident, fight the urge to let other couples’ adding salt. Add half cup water and bring it to a boil. romantic benchmarks dictate your own. Instead, remind Mix in malai paneer and chopped coriander, cook till yourself of the various desires you have besides romance, and the masala dries. celebrate the areas in which you’re finding fulfillment, such as things to please each other (like playing golf, even if that’s not Add pepper and remove from the flame. Serve in a school, work, or time spent with friends and family. your favorite), and voice your appreciation when they do the bowl and sprinkle coriander leaves over the dish. AVOID THE BLAME GAME same (as in,“I like doing this with you”). GET REAL WITH FRIENDS When said aloud, feelings of inferiority often sound like “Why aren’t we more like Kristen and Rob?” or “If I was with Shatter the assumption that your friends are in ecstatic someone like him or her, everything would be great!” But these relationships by having more open and honest conversations sentiments place blame on your lover without taking any with them. Share your own love challenges, and ask them if responsibility for yourself, which can chip away at the positives they’ve ever had a similar experience. of—and trust in—your bond. It’s also unrealistic to believe that Listening to a pal talk about her personal strife (such as how acting like or being with different people will suddenly solve she coped when her partner began acting odd) can help your relationship problems. normalize the way you feel about your current situation. It Rather than employing blame or shame, focus on what you shifts your inner dialogue from a sense of defeat (Ugh, no one like about your connection: how much your mate makes you else is going through this) to relief that you’re not alone. And laugh or the way they care for you. Then, actively do more once you reveal more, your friends can offer advice and support. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 HEALTH 17 NEW AI METHOD PREDICTS FUTURE RISK OF BREAST CANCER esearchers have developed a new tool with advanced artificial Rintelligence (AI) methods to predict a woman’s future risk of breast cancer. For the study, the researchers used Arsenic in drinking almost 90,000 full-resolution screening mammograms from about 40,000 women water may change heart to train, validate and test the deep learning model. “There’s much more information in a structure: Study mammogram than just the four rinking water contaminated with arsenic may lead to categories of breast density, “said study thickening of the heart's main pumping chamber in lead author Adam Yala from the Dyoung adults, increasing the risk for future heart Massachusetts Institute of Technology problems, a study warns. (MIT) in the US. People are most frequently exposed to arsenic, a toxic “By using the deep learning model, we metalloid, through drinking water in areas where learn subtle cues that are indicative of groundwater is contaminated. future cancer,” Yala added. "People drinking water from private wells, which are not The research team recently compared regulated, need to be aware that arsenic may increase the three different risk assessment BREAST CANCER PREVENTION: HOW TO REDUCE RISK risk for cardiovascular disease," said Gernot Pichler from approaches. The first model relied on Hospital Hietzing/Heart Center Clinic Floridsdorf in traditional risk factors, the second on LIMIT ALCOHOL: The more alcohol you activity can help you maintain a healthy Austria. deep learning that used the drink, the greater your risk of weight, which helps prevent breast "Testing those wells is a critical first step to take action and mammogram alone, and the third on a developing breast cancer. The general cancer. Most healthy adults should aim prevent exposure," said Pichler, lead author of the study hybrid approach that incorporated both recommendation — based on research for at least 150 minutes a week of published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular the mammogram and traditional risk on the effect of alcohol on breast moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes Imaging. cancer risk — is to limit yourself to less of vigorous aerobic activity weekly, factors into the deep learning model. Several studies have shown that arsenic exposure raises than one drink a day, as even small plus strength training at least twice a The deep learning models yielded the risk of heart disease and its risk factors, including high amounts increase risk. week. substantially improved risk blood pressure and diabetes. discrimination over the Tyrer-Cuzick DON'T SMOKE: Evidence suggests a link BREAST-FEED: Breast-feeding might This is the first study to review the question in young between smoking and breast cancer play a role in breast cancer prevention. model, a current clinical standard that American Indians in Oklahoma, Arizona and North and risk, particularly in premenopausal The longer you breast-feed, the greater uses breast density in factoring risk. South Dakota. women. the protective effect. Limit dose and When comparing the hybrid deep duration of hormone therapy. Researchers reviewed data from the Strong Heart Family CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT: Being learning model against breast density, Combination hormone therapy for more Study, a study evaluating cardiovascular risk factors among overweight or obese increases the risk the researchers found that patients with than three to five years increases the American Indians. of breast cancer. This is especially true non-dense breasts and model-assessed risk of breast cancer. If you're taking Arsenic exposure was measured in urine samples from if obesity occurs later in life, hormone therapy for menopausal high risk had 3.9 times the cancer particularly after menopause. 1,337 adults (average age 30.7 years, 61 per cent female) and incidence of patients with dense breasts symptoms, ask your doctor about other the size, shape and function of their hearts were assessed BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE: Physical and model-assessed low risk. options. using ultrasound (echocardiography). None of the participants had diabetes or heart disease at the start of the five-year study. Arsenic exposure was higher than in the general US New blood test may detect population, but lower than that found in other studies conducted in Mexico and Bangladesh. With a two-fold increase in arsenic in the urine, the researchers found 47 per cent greater chance of thickening of Alzheimer’s 8 years earlier the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle) in the group as a whole. cientists have developed a simple blood test that may They also found 58 per cent greater chance of thickening of help detect Alzheimer’s disease eight years before the the left ventricle in participants with increased or high blood Sfirst clinical symptoms occur. pressure. Using current techniques, Alzheimer’s disease, the most "The stronger association in subjects with elevated blood frequent cause of dementia, can only be detected once the pressure suggests that individuals with pre-clinical heart typical plaques have formed in the brain, said researchers disease might be more prone to the toxic effects of arsenic on from Ruhr-Universitat Bochum (RUB) in Germany. the heart," Pichler said. At this point, therapy seems no longer possible, they said. The study is limited by having only one measure of arsenic However, the first changes caused by Alzheimer’s take place exposure, and by the lack of long-term follow-up of the on the protein level up to 20 years earlier. participants. Source: PTI A two-tier method, described in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring, can help detect the disease at a much earlier stage. PAGE SPONSORED BY “This has paved the way for early-stage therapy approaches, where the as yet inefficient drugs on which we had pinned our DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND hopes may prove effective,” said Professor Klaus Gerwert from RUB. number of correctly identified Alzheimer’s cases and to DR. SATISH ANAND In Alzheimer’s patients, the amyloid beta protein folds reduce the number of false positive diagnoses, the researchers Former Chairman, Board of incorrectly due to pathological changes long before the first introduced the two-tier diagnostic method. Trustees, AAPI National symptoms occur. They used the original blood test to identify high-risk E-Mail: Researchers successfully diagnosed this misfolding using a individuals. [email protected] simple blood test. They added a dementia-specific biomarker, tau protein, to As a result, the disease can be detected about eight years run further tests with those test participants whose before the first clinical symptoms occur, they said. Alzheimer’s diagnosis was positive in the first step. GITANJLI ANAND However, the test was not suitable for clinical applications, If both biomarkers show a positive result, there is a high Former President, India according to the researchers. likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said. Association of Long Island It detected 71 per cent of Alzheimer’s cases in symptomless “Through the combination of both analyses, 87 of 100 (IALI) stages, but provided false positive diagnoses for nine per cent Alzheimer’s patients were correctly identified in our study,” E-mail: of the study participants, they noted. In order to increase the said Gerwert. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 A MILLION SPECIES RISK EXTINCTION, ARE WE ONE OF THEM?

umanity is rapidly destroying the natural world upon which Hour prosperity — and ultimately our survival — depends, according to a INSTAGRAM TO GET APPEAL landmark UN assessment of the state of nature released on Monday. OPTION FOR POST TAKE-DOWNS Changes wrought by decades of pillaging and poisoning forests, oceans, ombining human reviewers as well as Artificial soil and air threaten society “at least as Intelligence (AI), Facebook-owned photo-messaging much as climate change,” said Robert Capp Instagram is planning to roll out a new feature Watson, who chaired the 132-nation that would let users appeal to take down controversial meeting that validated a Summary for content and allow them to request a review of any content Policymakers forged by 450 experts. that was taken down, all from within the app. One million animal and plant species To ensure thorough inspection of the content in question, face extinction, many within decades, any appeal for a post take-down would be sent to a completely they reported. Alarmingly, the different reviewer than the one who made the original accelerating pace at which unique life- decision, in order to ensure that the posts are thoroughly forms are disappearing — already tens Ecosystem Services (IPBES). fundamental, system-wide inspected, Engadget reported on Tuesday. to hundreds of times faster than during “Halting and reversing these dire reorganisation.” The pushback from According to Instagram, an in-app appeal tool would first the last 10 million years — could tip trends will require “transformative “vested interests”, he added, is likely to launch to report just individual posts starting with nudity Earth into the first mass extinction change” — a sweeping overhaul of the be fierce. and then expand to other areas later on. since non-avian dinosaurs died out 66 way we produce and consume almost Drawing from 15,000 sources and an Down the road, the feature would also be usable for million years ago. everything, especially food, the report underlying 1,800-page report, the dormant profiles, or accounts that have already been In the short term, humans are not at concluded. executive summary details how our removed from the app. risk, said Josef Settele, a professor at the “We are eroding the very foundations species’ growing footprint and appetites The photo-messaging app, with over one billion global Helmholtz Centre for Environmental of our economies, livelihoods, food have compromised the natural renewal users, also said it would make sure to restore any post that Research in Germany and co-chair of security, health and quality-of-life of resources that sustain civilisation, could have been taken down on account of wrong reviewing. the UN Intergovernmental Science- worldwide,” said Watson. “By starting with fresh water, breathable air, Google Assistant gets Policy Platform on Biodiversity and transformative change, we mean a and productive soil. voice-enabled driving mode Smartwatches can Google looking to make oogle has rolled out a voice-enabled driving mode on foldable phones: Report Assistant that would not only personalise suggestions Gfor navigation, messages, calling and media, but also sense if you are ech titan Google is looking into foldable bring all relevant activities front and centre. technology even as Samsung's first-ever "Coming this summer on android phones, the Google Tsuper premium foldable phone flamed out in Assistant's new driving mode features a thoughtfully chopping veggies embarrassing fashion. designed dashboard with personaliSed suggestions for "Google has also experimented with the foldable navigation, messaging, calling and media. #io19," Google form, said Mario Queiroz, who leads development tweeted on Tuesday. of Pixel phones, ahead of the search giant's I/O The search-engine giant announced the feature during its developer conference. But Google isn't in a rush to annual developer I/O conference that kick started in get a folding product to market," the CNET Mountain View, California on Tuesday. reported late on Tuesday. Driving mode would launch on Assistant once the user The tech giant's foray into foldables wouldn't be connects their phone to the car's Bluetooth. much of a surprise as Google revealed native If the user's phone is not connected to the car, they could Android support for foldable displays in November just say, "Hey Google, let's drive". 2018, ahead of the official Samsung Galaxy Fold In addition to driving mode, Google is making it possible to reveal that same month. use Assistant to remotely control cars—like users could ask "But given how closely the Apple playbook is Google to adjust the car's temperature before the driver gets followed, it's rare that tech companies in the in, TechCrunch reported. mobile hardware game explicitly confirm that This feature would be available in "the coming months" to they're looking into new, exciting designs," the cars compatible with Hyundai's "Blue Link" and Mercedes- martwatches, with a few tweaks, can detect a surprising number of report added. Benz's "Mercedes me connect", the report added. things your hands are doing like helping your spouse with washing It is unclear how the company would develop its Source: IANS Sdishes, chopping vegetables or petting a dog, say researchers from foldable prototype or how its screen would operate Carnegie Mellon University. when opened and closed. By making a few changes to the smartwatch's operating system, they Samsung's foldable device—the Galaxy Fold— were able to use its accelerometer to recognise hand motions and, in some has a smaller screen on the front and opens up into cases, bio-acoustic sounds associated with 25 different hand activities at a larger one on the inside while Huawei's foldable around 95 percent accuracy. phone—Mate X—has a different design that puts Those 25 activities (including typing on a keyboard, washing dishes, its eight-inch screen on the outside. petting a dog, pouring from a pitcher or cutting with scissors) are just the beginning of what might be possible to detect, the researchers said. "We envision smartwatches as a unique beachhead on the body for capturing rich, everyday activities," said Chris Harrison, Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie. "A wide variety of apps could be made smarter and more context- sensitive if our devices knew the activity of our bodies and hands," he added. Just as smartphones now can block text messages while a user is driving, future devices that sense hand activity might learn not to interrupt someone while they are doing certain work with their hands. Sensing hand activity also lends itself to health-related apps— monitoring activities such as brushing teeth, washing hands or smoking a cigarette. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE 19 RBI LIKELY TO CUT INTEREST In relief for India, US could RATE AGAIN IN JUNE delay action on oil, trade sanctions till June

NEW DELHI (TIP): India and the US won’t immediately escalate vexed trade- related issues and are expected to hold INDIA, CHINA JOIN HANDS ON OIL their position on all important matters till a new government is formed in New Delhi by the month-end, officials said. NEW DELHI (TIP): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross likely to cut interest rates one more time in June before too hinted the two sides will maintain rising inflation pressures and elevated fiscal deficits left little their positions in his speech at the Trade room for further accommodation in rest of the year, IHS Winds business forum, while raising the Markit said. issue of trade imbalance with India. The RBI had cut interest rate by 25 basis points each in “We applaud India’s commitment to February and April to boost economic growth. addressing some of these barriers once In a report on the forecast for global monetary policy the government is reformed, probably actions and resulting economic impact, the London-based starting in the month of June,” he said. global information provider said the RBI is likely to tighten Election-bound India is expected to its monetary policy stance in early-to-mid 2020. form a new government before the “With both domestic and global growth slowing and tenure of the current Lok Sabha ends on inflation in India remaining below the RBI’s inflation target, June 3. it is now increasingly likely that the RBI will proceed with India’s main concerns include the US another rate cut in June. decision to enforce sanctions on oil “Beyond June, intensifying inflation pressures and imports from Iran, one of the country’s elevated fiscal deficits will leave little room for further main energy suppliers, and the accommodation, and we expect no additional rate cuts in 2019 withdrawal of benefits under the NEW DELHI (TIP): India and China are working closely on common trade with the monetary policy likely to switch to tightening in Generalized System of Preferences concerns, including cooperation in buying oil and gas, against the backdrop of a early-to-mid-2020,” it said. (GSP) programme. US squeeze through tariffs and sanctions on Iranian oil imports, officials said. Monetary policy easing, coupled with the relaxation of Washington is concerned by the trade Efforts have been made by the world’s second- and third-largest oil importers lending rules and greater election-driven fiscal spending in imbalance because of tariff and non- to find common ground and energy cooperation is one of the key areas where the the first quarter of 2019, would provide some support to tariff barriers, and regulations that US two sides can collectively bargain for better prices from producers, the officials growth during the first half of 2019-20 fiscal, it said. officials say put foreign companies at a added, asking not to be identified. The report noted that food and fuel prices should disadvantage. Following a visit to New Delhi in March by Li Fanrong, deputy chief of accelerate in coming months, particularly in the event of a According to the officials cited above, China’s National Energy Administration, the two sides created a joint working sub-normal monsoon, and headline inflation would cross 5 India has explained to the US that group on oil and gas. This is the first institutionalised arrangement between the per cent mark by the second half of 2019, and average 4.2 per strategic matters, including trade- two sides to cooperate in energy though they have several groups on issues such cent in 2019 and 5.3 per cent in 2020. Source: PTI related issues, can be effectively dealt as counter-terrorism and the boundary dispute. with after the new government is “A meeting between petroleum and natural gas secretary MM Kutty and the formed. vice minister of China’s National Energy Administration, Li Fanrong, was held US-China tensions threat to They added the US has hinted it might on March 26 in New Delhi to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas sector,” one make a final decision on withdrawing of the government officials cited above said. world economy, says IMF incentives under GSP after the new Both sides are closely discussing” cooperation in key areas such as oil government is formed. purchases, said an official. He confirmed these issues had figured in the meeting PARIS (TIP): The head of the International Monetary The two sides are also locked in between Kutty and Li in March. Fund said fresh trade tensions between the US and China disputes over Indian price caps on were the main threat to the world economy. imported US medical devices, and e- “So the American companies are “how to take this relationship to the next “Clearly the tensions between the US and China are the commerce rules barring companies showing very good will and a very level”. threat for the world economy,” Christine Lagarde told from selling products through firms in cooperative attitude towards ‘Make in Prabhu expanded US President journalists at a conference in Paris, adding that recent which they have an equity interest. India’ and the other programmes,” Ross Donald Trump’s slogan “Make America “rumours and tweets” made an agreement between the Ross contended India’s push to get told CNBC-TV18. great again” to “Let’s make America countries less likely. foreign firms to store more of their user “But there’s a limit to how far the great again by making India-US President Donald Trump jolted global markets on Monday data locally is a hindrance to trade, and discriminatory behaviour can go.” relationship far better again”. Ross by threatening on Twitter that tariffs already imposed on said India’s treatment of Walmart after Commerce minister Suresh Prabhu said rephrased it to “MAGAWIC”, or “Make $200 billion in Chinese exports to US would more than double its acquisition of Flipkart was an he had “an excellent” meeting with Ross America great again with Indian to 25% on Friday from their current level of 10%. “important issue”. on Monday,during which they discussed cooperation”. Source: HT Source: AFP Reliance acquires iconic British toy retailer Hamleys

NEW DELHI (TIP): Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of of marquee consumer retail brands such as Steve Madden Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), on Thursday said it is and Sundance. acquiring UK-based toymaker Hamleys from C.banner The Chinese company has been looking to cut its losses and International. sell off Hamleys after logging heavy losses, according to a In a late Thursday evening statement, the company said report in Sky News last year in October. that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per Hamleys started with a single-store shop, Noah’s Ark, in cent shares of Hamleys Global Holdings, the owner of the 1760, around the time when the British East India Company Hamleys brand, from C.banner International. was ruling India. Hamleys has about 167 stores across 18 countries. In India, In 2003, Hamleys was delisted from the London stock Reliance has the master franchise for Hamleys, and currently market by Icelandic investment firm Baugur Group, which operates 88 stores across 29 cities. had paid $68.8 million for the company.In 2012, it was sold for “This acquisition will catapult Reliance Brands to be a $78.4 million to France’s Groupe Ludendo. dominant player in the global toy retail industry,” the Hamleys reported losses of £12 million in 2017, when it last company said in a statement. reported its financials. As is known, Reliance plans to launch an e-commerce Commenting on the development, Darshan Mehta, marketplace later this year that will sell everything from president and CEO of Reliance Brands, said, “Over the last food, fashion to toys and this acquisition will perfectly fit into few years, we have built a very significant and profitable its strategy. business in toy retailing under the Hamleys brand in India. Hamleys is currently owned by Chinese fashion The worldwide acquisition of the iconic Hamleys brand and conglomerate C.banner International, which had acquired it business, places Reliance into the frontline of global retail. for £100 million in 2015. C.banner also owns the Chinese units Personally it is a long cherished dream come true”. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 MISCELLANY FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 Broadcaster Danny Baker fired by BBC for royal baby ‘chimp’ tweet LONDON (TIP): The BBC has fired hands with a chimpanzee dressed in whipped some up. Never occurred to brilliant broadcaster but will no broadcaster Danny Baker over his clothes with the caption: "Royal Baby me because, well, mind not diseased. longer be presenting a weekly show "stupid unthinking gag" on Twitter leaves hospital". "Soon as those good enough to point with us." about UK's Prince Harry and his wife The 5Live—the BBC's national radio out it's possible connotations got in Harry and Meghan, whose mother Meghan Markle's newborn son, Prince service—presenter was accused of touch, down it came. And that's it." A Doria Ragland is African-American, Archie. mocking the duchess's racial heritage. BBC spokesperson said on Thursday: revealed on Wednesday their new son The now deleted tweet, which has Baker said: "Just got fired from "This was a serious error of judgment was named Archie Harrison been circulated on social media, @bbc5live... Sorry my gag pic of the and goes against the values we as a Mountbatten-Windsor. — IANS showed an image of a couple holding little fella in the posh outfit has station aim to embody. Danny's a contd from page 1 bilateral trade by ensuring greater Trump said. regard. cooperation amongst stakeholders, "Right before I came into office our In a recent letter to Gandhi, the Home U.S. BUSINESSES FACE including Government, businesses and nation was being signed up for a one- Ministry had said it has received a SIGNIFICANT MARKET entrepreneurs. sided single sell out like you've never representation that a company named seen of the American worker and I said Backops Limited was registered in the ACCESS BARRIERS IN US WILL NOT BACK DOWN it's not going to happen; the Trans- UK in 2003 with Gandhi as one of its INDIA, SAYS SECRETARY UNTIL CHINA STOPS Pacific Partnership was going to destroy directors, and that he had declared his OF COMMERCE CHEATING WORKERS, our automobile industry like you've nationality as British. (Source: PTI) never seen before and our automobile INDIAN AMERICAN HIGH Yet, today, it is only our 13th largest STEALING JOBS: TRUMP industry is pouring back into our export market, due to overly restrictive country," he said. SCHOOLER INTRODUCES market access barriers. Meanwhile, the Asserting that the "era of economic The previous administrations, he United States is India's largest export surrender is over", Trump on Wednesday alleged, allowed China to freely loot US STEAM TO FRISCO, TEXAS, market. There is a real imbalance", Ross night said that he has announced to economy, plunder intellectual property COMMUNITY VIA FAIRS said. increase tariff on about USD 200 billion and target industries for destruction. For solving the problem, Trump worth of Chinese products from 10 per "That is what was happening. And look What's more, the event was held administration is working diligently cent to 25 per cent. President Xi is a friend of mine, a great exclusively by the students of Lone Star with the Indian government and US's "We won't back down until China stops guy but he's for China. I'm for the USA. High School and Memorial High School. private-sector partners to address cheating our workers and stealing their I'm for the USA," he said. This innovative event was well market access issues through the U.S.- jobs and that is what's going to happen. Trump said he is not worried about the attended by students from K-12 and was India Commercial Dialogue, and the Otherwise, we don't have to do business fate of the US-China trade negotiations. held at Lone Star High School. recently reconvened U.S.-India CEO with them. We don't have to do business. "So we are going to see. They come in "It brought two schools together in one Forum, he said. We can make the product right here if we tomorrow and whatever happens don't place for a common purpose," Earlier, India and the United States have to like we used to. Remember like worry about it. It will all work out. You Ramakrishnan noted. held the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade we used to," Trump said amidst applause know why? It always does. Don't worry Ramakrishnan and Kolachina also meeting in New Delhi May 6. Suresh from his supporters in Florida. about it. There is no pressure because promoted the Ignite Frisco STEAM Fair Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & Trump had agreed to pause his you know we are the piggy bank that at five local elementary schools at their Industry and Civil Aviation and Wilbur proposed increase in import tariff from everybody wants to rob, you understand morning meetings. They were invited by Ross co-chaired the bilateral meeting. China after he and his Chinese that," he said. five principals to speak at their According to a release by Department counterpart Xi Jinping last December "So, we have the thing that everybody campuses. Flyers were also sent out to of Commerce, Government of India, agreed to conclude a trade deal in 100 wants, we are now the biggest market in middle schools. both the co-chairs, Suresh Prabhu and days. the world by far. I will tell you China was "We had over 1,000 people at our event," Mr. Wilbur Ross appreciated the strong, The deadline could not be met, but catching us," Trump said. (Source: PTI) says Ramakrishnan, adding the hope is robust and growing bilateral ties Trump deferred his decision on to make the fair an annual event. "We between India and the U.S. across the imposing new tariffs of Chinese SUPREME COURT OF didn't expect that much for our first entire spectrum of trade and commerce. products. But after China allegedly went INDIA JUNKS PLEA TO year." Both sides expressed satisfaction over back on its commitment which he had The first half consisted of Ignite talks the progress during the year 2018, with agreed during the negotiations and was DEBAR RAHUL ON followed by STEAM talks. Two guest bilateral trade in Goods and Services incorporated in the trade deal, Trump CITIZENSHIP ISSUE speakers were present, including one registering a growth of 12.6% from $ 126 announced that he is going ahead with from the Frisco Arts Association and billion in 2017 to $142 billion in 2018. new tariffs on import on Chinese from contesting Lok Sabha elections another from Discover STEM, the news Both co-chairs also complimented the products beginning May 10. till the issue of his citizenship is decided. release said. new bilateral private sector led Small "The era of economic surrender is A Bench headed by Chief Justice Those in attendance learned all about Business Interaction initiative, the US - over," Trump said. Ranjan Gogoi rejected the contention of STEAM through various booths. During India SME Forum, held today in the The US has a trade imbalance of more the petitioners, who said that in a form the event, students made their own forenoon in New Delhi. This is the first than USD 500 billion with China. along with the annual data of a UK-based mosaics at one booth from One River. event of its kind and would pave the way "The last administration signed a company in 2005-06, it was allegedly Other booths, such as one from iCode, for collaboration and partnership disastrous trade deal with South Korea mentioned that Gandhi is a British introduced students to robots as they between the U.S. and Indian small and that cost our country nearly 100,000 jobs citizen. watched the robots interact with one medium enterprises (SMEs) in the areas but it was really 250,000 jobs. And if you "If some company in some form another. They saw how to build a robot of manufacturing and services. remember our secretary of state at the mentions his nationality as British, does and also maneuvered it, the release said. Both sides also discussed various time and our president at the time said he become a British citizen?" the Bench Others learned what components go outstanding trade issues. Both sides this will give 250,000 jobs and he and she asked the petitioners. into an iPhone, thanks to T-Mobile. agreed to engage regularly at various were right except it was for South Korea, The plea had said the petitioners were Going forward, Ramakrishnan said: "I levels to resolve outstanding trade issues not for us," he said. "dissatisfied" with the "inaction" of the really want to make an impact on the by exploring suitable solutions, which "It's a loser and we totally renegotiated Centre and the poll panel in "deciding the community in whatever way that I can." are mutually beneficial and promote the Korea trade deal to restore these jobs question of voluntary acquisition of He envisions his future plans to be in economic development and prosperity in and rescue the American auto industry British citizenship" by Gandhi in spite of the STEM field but always with a both countries.Both sides agreed to because that was going to be a a November 2015 communication by BJP priority to give back to others, it said. deepen economic cooperation and tremendous...And that deal is done," leader Subramanian Swamy in this THE INDIAN PANORAMA PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: Prof. Indrajit S. 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uddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is a festival Bcelebrated across the globe to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Siddhartha Buddha who later also came to be known as Gautam Buddha came from royal lineage but BUDDHA PURNIMA decided to renounce his title after seeing the immense sufferings and pain of mankind. After that, he embarked on a journey of spirituality and abstinence. Following the traditional Indian calendar to mark the date of Buddha Purnima on the full moon of the month of Vaisakh, the day falls on different dates of the Gregorian calendar every year. Though the exact dates vary, it almost always falls in April or May. The next Mahotsav at Sarnath, i.e. the next occasion of Buddha Purnima is expected to take place on Sunday, May 12th, 2019. Significance and History of Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon day of Vaisakh (April/May) according to the Hindu calendar. The beauty of this auspicious day is that not only does it mark the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, but it is also the day he achieved salvation (nirvana) and enlightenment. Since Lord Buddha was deemed an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the festival is celebrated by Buddhists with great enthusiasm. Devotees from across the globe visit the Buddhist temples in Sarnath, Bodh Gaya and various other places to commemorate the occasion. Staunch believers of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Karuna (compassion), Buddhists, the disciple of Lord Buddha come together on this day to educate others on the teachings and life experiences of their great leader.

Transformation of the King and compassion. He brought a new religion Siddhartha Gautama was born to the King for mankind to follow and believe in. His and Queen of Lumbini, Nepal in 563 BC on a sermons and preaching are etched in the full moon night. A naïve young prince, who history of time for generations to come. was raised far from the sufferings of the unfortunate, suddenly came across an old Celebration of the man, a dead body, a sick person and a holy Buddha Purnima man while travelling in his royal chariot. The Like Gautama Buddha, many men and young price for the very first time witnessed women undertake the same path he had pain, suffering, and agony so closely. The taken to achieve peace of mind. His followers harsh realities of life struck a cord his heart come to be known as Buddhists, who after which he decided to take a drastic step. celebrate this auspicious day with fervour He renounced his family, kingdom and all and zeal. A fair is held at Sarnath, and the worldly pleasures in the pursuit of finding zealous devotees adorn relics of Lord the true meaning of his life. Buddha with incense sticks, fruits, flowers, and sweets. Buddhist Monks who devout Journey to Attain their life to Buddhism offer special prayers Enlightenment and Nirvana and preach sermons on the teachings of At the young age of 29, Gautama Buddha Buddha to the public. Aroma of the incense began his expedition for enlightenment. sticks, the fragrance of fresh flowers and Conquering his distractions, Lord Buddha savour of warm kheer marks the purity and struggled for six years before actually importance of this day. attaining nirvana. He took the middle path, where neither did he push his body to the Buddhism, the religion extreme nor was he in denial. He practised To celebrate the day Siddhartha rose and 'Dharmakaya' a kind of meditation where become Lord Buddha, his followers volunteer you focus on a single pointed nature of all themselves for charitable activities. The core phenomena. motive of Buddhists is to follow non-violence After this he journeyed to Bodh Gaya, a and compassion, so on this day especially; city in India, where he sat under a Bodhi tree they donate clothes, food, and essentials to PAGE SPONSORED BY and began Dharmakaya, vowing not to move the less fortunate. As an ode to their great unless he had attained the true knowledge of leader Buddhists also refrains from eating ARISH K. SAHANI life and it's purpose. Eventually, on a full any meat, onion, and garlic on this moon night, Lord Buddha attained auspicious day. They offer milk sweets like Serving Since 1972 enlightenment and nirvana. After years of Kheer and sweet porridge to mark the birth Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs struggle, he had finally achieved salvation anniversary of their chaperone. Buddha and freed himself from the notion of Purnima is vehement festival Arish K Sahani (Father) samsara, the cycle of rebirth. commemorating an unadulterated new beginning for Buddhist followers. Shiv Sahani (Son) Teachings of Lord Buddha Legends say that suffering can teach After his enlightenment, Gautama Buddha humans compassion in ways you cannot Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) undertook the initiative to help others realize intercept. Lord Buddha is that example who the truth in their lives. His sermon generally instils the belief of compassion and 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 consists of 'The Four Noble Truths' and 'The perseverance in mankind. In his search for [email protected] Eight Fold Path' of life. Laureates quote his truth, he has set a path for others to follow experiences and teachings across the world and attain nirvana themselves. The birth and “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” to help people enlighten themselves. As a death anniversary of this Guru is celebrated leader and teacher, Buddha inculcated as Buddha Purnima - a day of “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” wisdom in people regarding non-violence Enlightenment. “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 SPORTS FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 Delhi Capitals and the madness of youth

elhi Capitals looked like they had done it again. Thrown it away, Dthat is. They needed 12 from 12 with Rishabh Pant and Sherfane Rutherford at the crease. Ten balls on, it was two in two, and Trent Boult had just walked out to join Keemo Paul. ‘Virat Kohli doesn’t have MS Paul usually doesn't say much, but looked like the one charting out the Dhoni’s match-reading skills’ plans for the last two balls. He is just 21, but had done it before, taken on Khaleel KOLKATA (TIP): Virat Kohli might be world’s best Ahmed in the last over in search for a batsman but when it comes to match-reading skills, he is win. Back in 2016, he had taken West still a few notches below Mahendra Singh Dhoni, feels Indies Under-19s to the World Cup title, former India skipper’s childhood coach Keshab Ranjan top-edging an attempted pull. It's a pull Banerjee. again, and he nails it this time, finishing It has been seen that during death overs, it is Dhoni who the job and putting Capitals just one step takes over the field placements with Kohli manning the away from a maiden IPL final. deep. At the post-match press conference, “In terms of match-reading and forming strategies, Dhoni Prithvi Shaw saw the comic side of yet is still unparallel. Even Kohli doesn’t have that. So Kohli another close match. needs to take some advice. If Dhoni would not have been "I think we have an affinity for part of the Indian team, there would be nobody to help him. making games interesting every time," Virat still needs time as captain and advice from Dhoni he said. "Things seem to go well and would only help him,” Banerjee told reporters during the suddenly two-three wickets fall. That is summer camp launch of MS Dhoni Cricket Academy Clinic, the fun in T20s. As long as the situation Capitals have chosen to die on. It was a seemed like an exercise in finding new which will be held in Andul. is not interesting, you don't have fun. decision born when they were still the ways to lose. India will open their campaign in the World Cup against You don't feel that pressure. I suppose Daredevils a few years ago. To reiterate, they took the brave call to South Africa on June 5 and there’s been a lot of talk about a you guys might have felt the pressure as Rarely has a team been able to persist with youngsters, and at long last weak middle order, especially with no specialist at No 4. well - who will win? Who will come for transform on the fly over 11 years of the have come to the possibly their best Dhoni is the answer to the No 4 riddle, Banerjee opined. the press conference? The same thing IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad, of course, result ever. And they've got it “I feel Dhoni should bat at No 4 in the World Cup. It is a happens in the dugout." were born from the ashes of Deccan overwhelmingly right. team management decision but that’s my personal opinion. Shaw is one of 12 players who are Chargers and have now carved their When Shaw reached his fifty on If he bats at No 4, batsmen after him can play freely,”he said under 25 years of age in the Capitals' identity despite joining the league late. Wednesday, only his second of the about the India’s 2011 World Cup winning captain. squad. If we make that under 26, then But it's not something any other team season, he held up the crest on his shirt, “When he bats at no 4, he has the luxury of spending some he's one of 14 players in that bracket, in has managed. It's something that Delhi, pointed two fingers at the dugout, and time and then bat freely.But he has to hit right from ball one, a squad of 24. It is no secret now that especially, had never pulled off, every traced a line across - dedicated to all of if he drops down at 5 or 6. Then he has to take risks,” he youth investment is the hill that the roster reshuffle over the years had you. Source: espncricinfo reasoned. Dhoni would turn 38 during the upcoming marquee event in England and when asked whether his famous ward would call it quits after the World Cup, he dismissed it with a LUCAS HAT-TRICK TAKES TOTTENHAM laugh. “Do you want him to retire? Haven’t you seen his fitness level,” the former games teacher of Jawahar Vidya Mandir TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL Ranchi, said. “Fitness is everything. But I cannot say about his retirement, not even his father or wife,” he said, citing AMSTERDAM (TIP): Lucas Moura’s example of Dhoni’s surprise Test retirement announcement last-gasp strike took Tottenham Hotspur on December 30, 2014 in the middle of their away series to the Champions League final for the Down Under. first time in their history on Wednesday, Banerjee also spoke about young Rishabh Pant’s omission completing his hat-trick and sealing an from the World Cup squad and said: “It’s too early to give incredible 3-2 win over Ajax to leave the him a chance. Our bench strength is huge and his (Pant’s) Dutch side heartbroken. chance will come.” Source: PTI Ajax’s improbable European run seemed set to go on all the way to the World Cup: Kapil Dev predicts final as they led 3-2 on aggregate deep in stoppage time in the second leg of the the semi-finalists semi-final at the Johan Cruyff Arena. That was when the ball broke to Lucas NEW DELHI (TIP): Former Indian captain Kapil Dev in the box and the Brazilian sent a low believes Virat Kohli’s Indian team has the quality to make it shot beyond the despairing dive of Ajax to the semi-finals of the World Cup. The legendary all- goalkeeper Andre Onana to seal their rounder said that Kohli’s team will definitely make it to the comeback, making it 3-2 to them on the top four, following which it was difficult to make a night, 3-3 on aggregate, and taking prediction. Mauricio Pochettino’s men through on “The team has a great combination of youth and away goals. experience. In my opinion, they have the right balance and The Ajax players slumped to the turf, of course, there is Dhoni and Kohli. India will definitely be their fans stunned, as they go out and in the top 4. But that is where it gets tricky.They have a good Spurs advance to face fellow comeback cling to, before he struck the decisive place taken by the young Dane, Kasper team but belief and performance will be key,” Kapil said on kings Liverpool in an all-English final in blow, denying Ajax a first final since Dolberg. the sidelines of an event in the capital. Madrid on June 1. 1996. That last-minute switch did not Talking about the teams that he thinks will make it to the Leading 1-0 after the first leg, the Erik ten Hag’s team, who had already perturb the Dutch club, though. Far semi-final, Kapil picked three teams while kept one slot open thrilling young Dutch side appeared to eliminated the holders, Real Madrid, and from it, Dusan Tadic moved to the left as he thinks there will be a big fight for the fourth spot. have killed the tie after captain Matthijs Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus this wing, and Ajax set about tearing into “The top three teams in the league stage will be India, de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech both scored in season, were applauded by their their opponents right from the off, just England and Australia. The fourth one is doubtful as I the first half here. devastated fans at full-time and must as they had done in the first leg. expect a group of teams to fight for it. Can be between New That left Tottenham needing a now somehow lift themselves to try to They won a corner after Hugo Lloris Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa,” Kapil said. comeback to match that of Liverpool win the Dutch title. had stretched to his left to beat away a Kapil also spoke about Hardik Pandya and said that the against Barcelona the previous night, They had been dealt a blow just Tadic shot, and from the delivery that all-rounder will be very important for the Indian side but but in an even shorter amount of time. minutes before kick-off when Brazilian followed from Lasse Schoene, De Ligt believed people should not put extra pressure on him. Kapil A quickfire brace by Lucas early in winger David Neres pulled out of their rose to head home a fifth-minute opener. sounded very confident about the performance of the pace the second half gave them something to starting line-up after the warm-up, his Source: AFP attack. Source: HT THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 ASTROLOGY 23

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

Bejan Daruwalla is world's most famous astrologertoday. He appears regularly on world wide TV shows. Bejan who has been a professor in English, hasauthored a number of books on astrology. India'sPrime Minister Narendra Modi , on March 29, 2012,lunched one of Bejan's books, '2012- End of theWorld? Bejan contributes to a number of journals andnewspapers in many parts of the world which includeBerkley Communications Bejan Daruwalla is available for astrological (London) Times of India(Delhi, Mumbai, consultations. He can be reached at Kolkata, Chennai) and The IndianPanorama ( [email protected] and on phone New York and Texas). Bejan's predictionshave mostly been correct and 011-91-8141234275 people the world overrely on his predictions. www.bejandaruwalla.com Weekly Horoscope - May 20 - May 26, 2019 Aries: Leo: Sagittarius: Ganesha says you are charting a new course for There is support from family and friends and While you make progress at work, you can also your life, giving it a new direction, and are keen to they understand what you are going through. The be insufferable to colleagues with your mighty make a mark in the world. You inspire others and world is empathetic. It has seen your struggle and ego issues. You are drained of valuable energy meet with success in whatever you undertake. now all the forces at play want you to succeed. As that has been lost in this unnecessary expression You set new benchmarks and win applause. Elders the period moves on, you are in full flow and make of your ego. Make time for the three F's - friends, in the family may need hospitalization, or the rapid progress. During this period, you will fun and frolic. As the period extends, you throw spouse and children may meet with emergencies. establish yourself. You earn repute for your yourself at work and in the party circuit and Taurus: formidable skills. Your approach is disciplined make new friends. and organized. Capricorn: You may be tempted to think of the glorious Virgo: past or the good old days this period. This is a You are flamboyant in your display of affection serious phase and you may even want to go on a You may want to have it your way all the time that also spills into the work arena. You dream pilgrimage to propitiate the Gods. Many domestic but please remember that it pays to be flexible. big, larger than life. You also feel like doing some issues come to the fore along with travel. This The focus shifts from creativity and interpersonal quality social work and helping the less fortunate. period is meant for bonding with people. You look equations to money matters like your income, As the period ends, you are at your creative best at work more seriously now. You will meet new taxes, rentals, the signing of important and win the applause of all those who hear you people and make profitable contacts. documents and cheques. I recommend both health out. You are filled with wisdom and brilliant Gemini: precautions and serious attempts at proper solutions to office problems. management of both time and resources. Aquarius: There is money to be earned and to be spent and Libra: you are constantly on the move. It is, finally, a You resolve matters that have so far seemed happy period with some merrymaking thrown in. There is money and honey,spiritual growth, the insurmountable. There are happy moments too There is a lot of work but as the period ends, family is well taken care of, and there is domestic with family and friends. Not only do you work emotions cloud your judgements. You look for bliss. You have established yourself in the world well, you love even better. A probable home - away divine intervention and you try to escape your and now you have to work harder to remain there. - from - home is on the cards as you power your responsibilities. This is a time when you need to You are ambitious, determined and almost way along. Projects that you had embarked on in be disciplined to come out on top. ruthless to get whatever you have set your sights the middle of the period need to be completed Cancer: on. In many ways, it represents a period of now. culmination in your life. Pisces: There is good luck coming your way, maybe Scorpio: even a new love affair or greater intimacy with You are busy with the three big C's - computers, your spouse / partner. This is the period for You want to get yourself as many possessions as correspondence and contacts. Just remember to cultivating a hobby. This period inspires you, and you can. Work with others in a spirit of sharing invoke the blessings of Ganesha! Travel is you will perform some mind - boggling feats. It is and mutual growth. Ganesha believes that this is foretold and you have many new interactions with also a good time for fresh bonding, closer the time for ties, attachments, bonding, love, people. The mood is happy but along with it are interaction and greater intimacy. Ganesha is affection, marriage partnership. There may also many issues that still need solving. The period definitely generous to you now. You are creative be an addition to the family and many happy has had many facets to it and as it ends you are and think out of the box. moments in the domestic sphere. Romance and richer and wiser. The coming period promises to love will be both rewarding and pleasing. be even better.

Whether it's a professional or some urgency when it comes to weekend with loved ones, maybe a Birthday Horoscope personal relationship, there's the needs at home and responsibilities child, seeking recreation and May 20 - May 26, 2019 chance to get closer and feel more at work. But a romance, maybe pleasure, but awkward relations trust. You can move forward with while travelling, keeps you highly could get in the way of pure fun. 20TH:Ganesha says even an empowering alliance. attracted amid emotional rolls Look for a late-night resolution. business-oriented you may feel the 22ND: There may be much 24TH:There might still be issues 26TH: The morning, especially, urge to do something risky or want oomph in the day to get much to deal with at home if family makes supportive relationships to take a chance on some kind of started. You probably won't find any members think you're spending too hard to find. Maybe you're caught breakthrough. Follow your transaction until the late afternoon, much time on the job and not even up in self-doubt. Look to someone in impulses, but don't bet more than and by then you may not feel up to time with loved ones, especially business to be the person who's got you can afford to lose. starting anything new. night after the workday finishes. a fair, harmonious solution. 21ST:Passions run deep today. 23RD: The Moon may set off 25TH: You'd like to spend this THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019