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Year:3 Issue : 18 , Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 Rs.5/- Pages- 24 Editor in Chief : Sanjay M. Bhaire Uddhav takes oath as CM along with six other alliance leaders

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray was sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of in a grand function held at the Shivaji Park here on Thursday evening. State's Governor BS Koshyari administered the oath of office and secrecy to , 59, who sported a striking saffron-colored 'kurta-pyjama', the official colour of his party. In an unusual gesture, soon after completing the formalities, Uddhav Thackeray stepped to the front of the stage and knelt down, touched his hands and head on the floor to express his gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for the honour bestowed on him. Uddhav took oath as the 18th chief minister of the state, ending the month-long political crisis in Maharashtra. After the swearing-in ceremony, the newly-appointed Maharashtra CM went to hold the first meeting of his cabinet around 8 PM. The 59-year-old leader also became the third Shiv Sena leader after and to become the CM of Maharashtra. Uddhav's ascension to the top post came after days of political tussle and negotiations between the Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress to form a coalition government after Sena decided to snap its ties with BJP over the chief minister’s post. Besides Uddhav, several other alliance leaders - Congress' Balasaheb Thorat and Nitin Raut, NCP leaders Chhagan Chandrakant Bhujbal and Jayant Rajaram Patil and Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai - also took oath at Mumbai's iconic Shivaji Park, which is the favourite venue for Sghiv Sena-sponsored events, which includes founder Bal Thackeray's iconic Dussehra rallies. 2 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 Sena, NCP, Cong to decide Former Navy chief portfolio-sharing in 2 days: Thorat Sushil Kumar no more

chief Uddhav Thackeray part of the high-level would be the next chief group devising strategy minister of Maharashtra. during the Kargil war in He will be sworn in 1999. CM on Thursday evening Kumar was Chairman at Shivaji Park in Dadar, of the Chiefs of Staff Com- the place where his party mittee (CoSC) when India holds traditional Dussehra had planned Operation rally each year. Parakram in the wake of Thackeray is currently the terror attack on Indian not a member of any Parliament. The CoSC House in the state comprises the Army, Navy legislature. and IAF chiefs. Asked whether He held several key Congress president Sonia posts in the Navy which Gandhi or party leader included the Vice-Chief of government collapsed on Mumbai Rahul Gandhi would Naval Staff, the Flag Of- Maharashtra Congress Tuesday. attend Thackeray's New Delhi strengthening the country's ficer Maharashtra Area and chief Balasaheb Thorat on Speaking to reporters swearing-in ceremony, Former Navy Chief Ad- maritime security. the Flag Officer Com- Wednesday said the after taking oath as Thorat said, "Nothing has miral (retd) Sushil Kumar "Admiral Sushil Kumar manding-in-Chief of the sharing of portfolios member of the 14th state been finalised so far on died at a military hospital will be remembered for his Southern Naval Com- among the Shiv Sena, Assembly on Wednesday, this." on Wednesday morning great service to the nation. mand. NCP and Congress in the Thorat, the Congress He also said that there following a brief illness, his He contributed to the Kumar was a specialist next state government Legislature Party leader in will be more clarity on family said. strengthening of our mari- in hydrography and am- will be finalised in a the House, said, "The ratio some issues, like speaker He was 79. Kumar was time security. Anguished phibious warfare. couple of days. of portfolio-sharing will of the Assembly, after a Navy Chief from 1998- by his demise. May his The former Navy chief The 'Maharashtra be finalised in next two couple of days. 2001. soul rest in peace," the had authored a book titled Vikas Aghadi', comprising days. The number of Asked about rumours He died around 3:30 Prime Minister's Office "A Prime Minister to Re- the Shiv Sena, NCP and Cabinet and Minister of that he may be appointed AM at the Army Research tweeted quoting Modi. member- Memories of a Congress along with some State (MoS) posts to be the deputy chief minister, and Referral hospital, the Known for his strategic Military Chief" which ex- small parties and Indepen- given to each party will Thorat said, "I am not family said. thinking, Kumar had amined key decisions re- dents, has decided to also be finalised in next aware of any such Prime Minister pushed for significantly lating to defence and stra- stake claim for govern- two days." possibility so far. I can't Narendra Modi condoled expanding Indian Navy's tegic affairs by Atal Bihari ment formation in the The NCP has an- comment on any such his demise, saying Kumar presence in the Indian Vajpayee during his prime state after the BJP-led nounced that Shiv Sena speculation. contributed towards Ocean Region. He was also ministership. Subscribe Today! Govt withdraws SUBSCRIPTION FORM Name :...... J-K Reservation Bill Address :...... New Delhi The government on ...... Wednesday withdrew the J- ...... K Reservation Bill from the Lok Sabha as central laws City :...... State:...... providing quota to the eco- nomically backward class are now applicable to the Phone :...... E-mail: ...... union territory post repeal of special provisions under 1 year subscription of both Across State (English) & Across Mumbai Article 370. (Marathi+Hindi) – 500/- Rs. 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Mumbai shortest term-- from November eve of the supreme court-or- November 8, as the tenure of He again changed the twit- Once being the only second 25 to December 4, 1963. He was dered floor test in the Assem- the 13th Legislative Assembly ter bio to "caretaker CM of chief minister in Maharashtra to made the caretaker chief min- bly, after quit as had ended. Maharashtra" on Tuesday, as no complete the full five-year term, ister after the death of his pre- deputy CM citing "personal He submitted his resigna- CM is in place right now. BJP leader decessor . reasons". tion on November 8 and On Tuesday evening, the now holds the dubious distinc- Fadnavis' previous term as Fadnavis too resigned while changed his twitter bio to governor convened a special tion of being the CM with the the chief minister lasted from admitting that the BJP had lost "caretaker" chief minister of session of the Assembly on No- shortest tenure of four days in October 31, 2014 to November majority in the House. Maharashtra. vember 27, where pro-tem the last 59 years, a downhill Governor Bhagat Singh speaker will administer oath to journey which underlines tran- Koshyari on November 9 asked 288 newly-elected members. sient nature of politics. Fadnavis, the leader of the The 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' On Tuesday afternoon, BJP's legislative wing, to indi- comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP Devendra Gangadharrao cate willingness and ability of and the Congress had claimed Fadnavis, 49, resigned from his his party to form government. majority support of 162 MLAs post, only three days after he The BJP won maximum 105 in the House. made a dramatic comeback as seats in the assembly polls held Fadnavis had taken the the chief minister for a second last month. chief minister's oath on Satur- term with the support of NCP However, as the BJP failed day with NCP's Ajit Pawar as leader Ajit Pawar, who had bro- to muster numbers, the gover- his deputy. However, on Tues- ken ranks with his parent party nor invited the Shiv Sena, the day as it became clear that Ajit to lend support to the BJP. second largest bloc in the 288- Pawar has failed to split the However, what was sup- member Assembly with 56 NCP and secure enough MLAs posed to be a dream run for MLAs, to stake claim, and later to would help BJP touch the Fadnavis came to an abrupt end 12, 2019, making him only the The collapse of the nascent the NCP. majority mark, both of them in afternoon after Ajit Pawar second CM after Vasantrao government capped the month- With no party having the resigned. stepped down as deputy CM, Naik of the Congress to last the long uncertainty in requisite numbers, President's Prior to Fadnavis' first term, exposing the BJP's claim that full five-year term. Maharashtra politics, which Rule was imposed in the state had served as it had majority in the 288- The second tenure of witnessed many twists and on November 12, which was the CM from November 10, member Assembly. Fadnavis lasted from Novem- turns since the results of the lifted on November 23. 2010 to September 27, 2014. Earlier P K Sawant held the ber 23 to November 26, 2019. assembly elections were de- On that day, Fadnavis had Shiv Sena president record of being the The four-day-old BJP-led clared on October 24. changed his twitter bio to Uddhav Thackeray will take Maharashtra CM with the government collapsed on the Fadnavis remained CM till "Maharashtra's Sevak". oath as CM on December 1. 4 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 Maha BJP govt resignation best gift of Constitution day: Mamata

Kolkata are grateful to BR mocracy" at a time when Accusing the BJP of Ambedkar. The Constitu- certain governors are try- violating the principles of tion will show us the way. ing to run parallel admin- the Constitution to form a Maharashtra has shown istrations. "government at midnight us the way," the chief min- "We have seen in re- in Maharashtra", West Ben- ister said. cent times how certain gov- gal Chief Minister Mamata While talking to report- ernors have been trying to Banerjee on Tuesday said ers later, Banerjee said run parallel administra- the Supreme Court verdict Fadnavis should have re- tion," he said without nam- and Devendra Fadnavis' frained from taking the ing anyone. resignation have shown oath when he did not have West Bengal Governor that the Constitution can- the numbers. Jagdeep Dhankhar and the not be subverted. Asked about the role of state government have Fadnavis should not certain governors, she said been locked in a bitter ex- have taken the oath as chief the post is being "badly change of words on a num- minister of Maharashtra misused" in West Bengal. ber of issues since he when he did not have the "In my state, the post of rushed to the Jadavpur numbers, she said while the governor is being University to "rescue" speaking to reporters on the after he was sworn-in - say- at midnight but have never who are in power, there are badly misused. No one Union minister Babul sidelines of a special ses- ing he did not have major- heard about government at checks and balances in the should forget that the post Supriyo, who was heckled sion of the West Bengal ity. midnight," Banerjee said. Constitution. of the governor is a nomi- and manhandled by stu- Assembly to observe the "The apex court has up- She was alluding to the Today, it is because of nated one, but the state dents. Constitution Day. held the Constitution and acclaimed book 'Freedom the Constitution that they government is elected. We A tussle had also Earlier in the day, the it is the best gift as we mark at Midnight' by Larry (BJP government in are not at the mercy of any- erupted over the state Supreme Court directed 70 years of adoption of the Collins and Dominique Maharashtra) have been one," she said. government's refusal to that Fadnavis has to prove Indian Constitution," she Lapierre. It chronicles forced to resign. Earlier in the day, West provide a helicopter to his majority in the assem- said. India's journey to Indepen- "An individual how Bengal Assembly Speaker Dhankhar to travel to bly on Wednesday. The BJP "Efforts are on to de- dence and partition. powerful he may be, doesn't Biman Banerjee said the Farakka in Murshidabad leader then resigned from stroy the Constitution. We "Despite some unethi- matter, it is the people of resignation of Fadnavis re- district and Santiniketan his post - only three days have heard about freedom cal steps taken by some this country who matter. We flects the "beauty of de- in Birbhum recently. PM congratulates Rajya Sabha resolves to fight ISRO on Cartosat-3 scourge of terrorism New Delhi 166 people dead and over 300 injured as 10 heavily armed satellite launch On the 11th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack, terrorists from Pakistan created mayhem in Mumbai on the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday resolved to fight the "scourge November 26, 2008. New Delhi ellite CARTOSAT-3 along of terror" with determination and fortitude to protect and "I am sure that the whole House will join me in con- Prime Minister with 13 commercial nano strengthen the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. demning such an incident in unequivocal and harshest Narendra Modi congratu- satellites from the United As the House assembled at 2 pm, Deputy Chairman, terms. We resolve to fight the scourge of terror with deter- lated ISRO on Wednesday States. ISRO Chairman K Harivansh, who was in the chair, said that the House re- mination and fortitude and devote ourselves to protect for the successful launch of Sivan described the launch members the supreme sacrifices made by the brave secu- and strengthen the sovereignty and integrity of of our Cartosat-3 satellite. "I heart- as a "wonderful success". rity personnel who fought valiantly to defeat the sinister nation," he said. The Deputy Chairman also paid tributes ily congratulate the entire With cloudy skies in the motives of the terrorists. to the security forces for being vigilant and dutiful in ISRO team on yet another back ground, the 44.4 metre The members also observed silence as a mark of re- protecting the country and securing the liberty and free- successful launch of PSLV- tall PSLV C47 rocket lifted spect to those who lost their lives in the attack which left dom of the citizens. C47 carrying indigenous off at 9.28 am from the sec- Cartosat-3 satellite and over ond launch pad at this a dozen nano satellites of spaceport here. Will come back, says Amrtua USA," he tweeted. CARTOSAT-3, India's CARTOSAT-3 is a third most complex and ad- Fadnavis in farewell message generation agile advanced vanced earth imaging sat- Mumbai tion proved to be far from change a bit". "Thanks Mah for satellite having high reso- ellite built so far, was placed Amruta Fadnavis, wife a cake-walk for the BJP. memorable 5yrs as your lution imaging capability. into orbit 17 minutes and of outgoing Maharashtra Amruta, a banker by Wahini. "The advanced 46 seconds after lift-off, the Chief Minister Devendra profession, tweeted from The love showered by Cartosat-3 will augment immediate mission after Fadnavis, cited an Urdu @fadnavis_amruta: you will always make me our high resolution imag- Chandrayaan 2, where the couplet on Tuesday to say "Palat me aaungi nostalgic! I tried to per- ing capability. ISRO has lander crashed while mak- that she will come back. shakhon Pe Khushbuye form my role to best of my once again made the nation ing a soft descent on the Incidentally, "Mee lekar, khija ki jad mein abilities-with desire only proud!", the PM said. lunar surface on September Parat Yein" (I will come hoon, mausam jara badal to serve & make a posi- Indian Space Research 7. All the 13 nano satellites back) was her husband's ne de." tive diff," she added. Organisation (ISRO) on from the US were released refrain during the Assem- The couplet can be `Wahini' in Marathi is Wednesday successfully into the orbit at 26 minutes bly poll campaign, which translated as `I will come a common way of ad- injected into orbit its earth and 56 seconds after liftoff, came in for ridicule later back with fresh dressing a brother's wife. imaging and mapping sat- ISRO said. when government forma- fragrance...let the season Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 5 Parliament passes bill to protect rights of transgenders

New Delhi person as a transgender bill to a select committee of "We can wait for another (Trinamool) also said that The Rajya Sabha on which was earlier part of the the Rajya Sabha was moved six weeks till the next session select committee should Tuesday passed a bill on bill, has been done away by Tiruchi Siva of the DMK. for such a crucial bill's scrutiny it and added that the protection of rights of with, after reservations were However, it was defeated scrutiny for slow and steady matter is not "politics". transgenders after a motion expressed by members in this after voting took place. legislation" to provide full He pointed out that it was to refer it to a select commit- regard. Gehlot appealed to the justice to the community. The an irony that the punishment tee of the Upper House was However, in case of a members to pass the bill bill in the present form has for a person raping a defeated. child, his or her parents can saying it was drafted by late several lacunae, Siva said. transgender was barely six The Lok Sabha had file application for issuance BJP leader Arun Jaitley when The transgender commu- months to 2 years whereas the passed the bill on August 5. of an identification certifi- he was the Union Law nity has been treated as same in case of women was 10 The Transgender Persons cate. Minister and argued that "untouchables" and have years or life imprisonment (Protection of Rights) Bill, Elaborating on the there was no need to send it been subjected to "ridicule" and in case of girl up to 12 2019, seeks to provide a provisions of the bill, the to a select committee as it and "discrimination" which is years, the minimum punish- mechanism for social, minister said it is aimed at has already undergone the the moral failure of the ment was 20 years which economic and educational eliminating discrimination scrutiny of the standing society, he said. could go up to death penalty. empowerment of against transgenders and the committee of Lok Sabha. Citing how the private K Keshava Rao (TRS) said transgenders and was moved government will form a He said the Supreme members' bill brought by him there is a need to relook the for consideration and passage national council for its Court's direction in April in the Rajya Sabha in 2014 legislation and added that the in the Rajya Sabha by Social implementation after the 2014 regarding framing was passed by the House but members should be given the Justice and Empowerment legislation is brought into transgenders has also been the BJP scuttled it in the Lok right to self determination of Minister Thawar Chand effect. kept in mind. Sabha, Siva said such crucial the gender as confidentiality Gehlot on November 20. Gehlot said a transgender The Supreme Court had bill this time was passed by is lost in the present process. Replying to a discussion person will be able to avail recognised the transgender the Lok Sabha without any He also expressed ire over for further consideration of the benefits of schemes community as a third gender discussion on August 5 as the the "miniscule budget" the bill, Gehlot said efforts offered by states as well as along with male and female in House was busy discussing allotted by the Centre for will be made to incorporate the Centre. April 2014. Earlier, DMK abrogation of Article 370 in transgenders. the suggestions presented by He informed that the leader Tiruchi Siva stressed Jammu & Kashmir. Rupa Ganguly (BJP) said members while framing the recommendations and that given the sensitivity of V Vijaysai Reddy (YSRCP) that the passage of the Bill rules. suggestions of the standing the issue and the insult, said the transgenders should will lead to a dignified life to He said a clause related to committee of the Lok Sabha discrimination and atrocities be allowed self-certification the community members. A medical examination by a have also been incorporated inflicted on the transgender and added that the bill be Navaneethakrishnan panel for a district magistrate in the bill. community, the bill should be sent to the Select Committee. (AIADMK) also supported (DM) or collector to certify a The motion to refer the sent to the select committee. Derek O' Brien the bill. 6 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 Panchayati Raj system finally taking roots in J-K: Murmu

Jammu Territory on November 25, an of- and Kashmir and the people need on sustainable development, Earlier, the Lt governor laid The Panchayati Raj system is ficial spokesman said. to come forward with enthusiasm Murmu emphasised on adopting the foundation stone of the finally taking roots in Jammu and He said Chief Secretary B V R and actively participate in gram scientific approach while execut- boundary wall of the Government Kashmir, Lt Governor G C Murmu Subrahmanyam; Divisional Com- sabhas to identify the develop- ing development projects in J and Middle School, Moori, under the said on Wednesday and urged missioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma; ment issues, report them at the K with special focus to be laid on 'Back to Village' programme in people to actively participate in Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, appropriate forum and supervise protecting forests and other natu- convergence with MGNREGA. the ongoing 'Back to the Village- Indu Kanwal Chib; Senior Super- the execution on the ground, ral resources. The chief secretary Murmu assured that all the 2' programme. intendent of Police, Reasi, thereby strengthening said strong efforts have been put genuine demands and issues put Murmu made the remarks dur- Rashmi Wazir; and various dis- panchayats in true sense," the Lt in to strengthen the Panchayati forth by the public and panchayat ing a visit to Panchayat Dheerti trict officers, panchayat represen- governor said. He highlighted the Raj system in J and K as a result representatives during the of block Panthal in Reasi district tatives and locals were present on role of organising awareness cam- of which, the UT has emerged programme would be looked into to get a first-hand experience of the occasion. paigns to sensitise people about with one of the most "forward- meticulously by the government the flagship programme which "The Panchayati Raj system various welfare schemes being looking" Panchayati Raj systems and redressed at the earliest, the commenced across the Union is finally taking roots in Jammu run by the government. Speaking in the country. spokesman said. Ajit Pawar's supporters project him as future CM of Maha Pune the highest margin in form a government. A poster projecting Maharashtra which has He even took oath as prodigal NCP leader Ajit accepted your leadership. deputy chief minister under Pawar as future chief Maharashtra needs you and Devendra Fadnavis who minister of Maharashtra you cannot stop now," sworn in as chief minister. cropped up in his home reads the message on the However, after four days constituency Baramati in poster which is in Marathi. on November 26, the Pune district on Wednes- "Entire Maharashtra is Fadnavis government day. looking at you as a future collapsed after Ajit Pawar The poster bears photos chief minister. Now, let us resigned as deputy CM of Ajit Pawar and his uncle take the decision what you citing personal reasons, , whose party have to do," it said. forcing Fadnavis to throw in is the key constituent of An NCP activist said the towel the same day. newly- formed they are hopeful that Ajit Earlier on Wednesday, 'Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi' Pawar will take oath as Ajit Pawar, who was sacked (MVA) which also com- deputy chief minister on as the NCP legislature party prises the Shiv Sena and Thursday along with leader last Saturday, at- the Congress. Thackeray as CM. tended a meeting of his The poster came up on "We want to see him as party legislators in Mumbai. the eve of swearing-in of chief minister of the state He was never expelled Sena president and the in future," he added. from the NCP for the Aghadi nominee Uddhav Ajit Pawar had caused a "revolt". Thackeray in Mumbai. stir in Maharashtra politics Ajit Pawar turning up at "Dada (Ajit), you won when he "revolted" on the meeting gave rise to the the assembly elections by November 23 to align with speculation that he may be the BJP which went on to rehabilitated. Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 7 No recession in Indian economy: FM New Delhi Is "everything is coming "...whoever brought in Finance Minister down, not at all," she said. the MAT, I know it was Nirmala Sitharaman on "We are conscious of the brought in 1987 but 10 Wednesday launched a challenges faced by sec- long years (UPA I and II) it spirited defence of her han- tors... we shall ensure every was only aggravated rather dling of the economy, com- sector and challenges are than withdrawn, MAT paring macroeconomic in- heard by us." which is seen even today a dicators with past Congress She said Prime Minister very very regressive tax," rules and said the growth Modi himself was taking she said. She also referred may have slowed down but personal interest "so that to the 2012 retrospective the economy will never economy can be on a higher taxation decision taken by slip into recession. trajectory." the then government. Replying to a short-du- As many as 32 steps The minister said that it ration discussion on the have been announced post- "surprises" her that the NDA state of the economy in the July 5 budget to revive government was being con- Rajya Sabha, she said steps growth and are bearing demned for reducing corpo- taken by the government fruits, the minister said. rate tax by those whose post her maiden budget FDI inflows in 2009-14 government in 1991 have started bearing fruits were USD 189.5 billion and globalised Indian economy. and some sectors such as the same were USD 283.9 "Who are the ones who automobiles have shown may have slowed down fur- vices Tax (GST), she said It could do better," she said. billion under BJP rule in the did globalisation. Who signs of recovery. ther in the second quarter, out of the Rs 6.63 lakh She reeled out numbers following five years, she opened the economy. Why Allaying concerns over making six consecutive crore net collections tar- to defend the economic said. it was done. It was okay revenue position of the quarters of slowing growth, geted in the year through track record and said the Sitharaman further said then. Now it is not correct. government, she said direct a first since 2012. March 31, 2020, Rs 3.26 direct tax-to-GDP ratio has the government was com- What is this hypocrisy," she tax and GST collections This despite a recent lakh crore had been col- risen from 5.5 per cent in ing out with lots of reforms said. have both seen an increase series of fiscal stimulus, in- lected during April to Oc- 2014-15 to 5.98 per cent in and "taking decisions so Earlier during the dis- in the first seven months of cluding a reduction in cor- tober. Month-wise GST col- 2018-19. that the economy can get cussion, opposition parties the current fiscal when porate tax rates. lections have grown year- Also, revenue receipts better moving on higher attacked the government compared to the same pe- Sitharaman blamed the on-year, she said, adding have grown by 18 per cent, growth trajectory" over the economy saying riod of the last year. fall in GDP growth in the direct tax collections at Rs revenue expenditure by She also took a jibe on the country was heading The Congress, the TMC last two financial years to 6.86 lakh crore in April- 13.97 per cent and capital the opposition party mem- towards a deep crisis and and the Left parties, how- the lagged effect of twin October too had seen a expenditure by 15.31 per bers who accused her gov- people do not have money ever, staged a walkout of balance sheet crisis of stress growth of 4.8 per cent. cent in the first half of this ernment of "regressive taxa- to even buy day-to-day ar- the House saying she was on banks due to non-per- "GST is not doing badly. year. tion" policies. ticles. reading out her budget forming assets (NPAs) or speech rather than address- bad loans on the one hand ing issues facing the and heavily indebted Rahul, Priyanka meet economy. corporates on the other, re- "Every step being taken sulting from the UPA re- is in the interest of the coun- gime lending. Chidambaram in Tihar Jail Rejecting criticism that try... looking at the  New Delhi remand. He is not even an undertrial but on remand. economy with discerning her maiden budget on July Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka 5 had failed to address con- The system is unfair. I hope we will get justice in the view, you see that the Gandhi Vadra met former finance minister P Supreme Court and he will back home soon," said growth may have come cerns of a slowing economy Chidambaram at Tihar Jail on Wednesday. and so had to resort to an- Karti Chidambaram, who was also present during the down, but its not a reces- The meeting meeting that lasted sion yet or it won't be re- nouncing measures within comes ahead of a a month of the passing of for close to 50 cession ever," she said. Supreme Court minutes. She then went on to the budget by Parliament, hearing on she said the Economic Sur- Karti compare GDP growth dur- Chidambaram's bail Chidambaram said ing the Narendra Modi-led vey and she had recognised application in the the need for with the visit of BJP government since INX Media corruption Priyanka Gandhi 2014 and that witnessed in recapitalisation of bank case. and reforms in her budget and Rahul Gandhi, the previous five years un- The senior it is clear that the der the UPA-II regime, say- speech. Congress leader was Capital infusion of Rs Congress party is ing inflation was below the first arrested by the with him. targeted range, economic 70,000 crore in banks, flow- Central Bureau of ing from that speech, had "We are expansion was much better Investigation (CBI) particularly and so were other macro- led to rise in the ability of on August 21 in the banks to lend and over Rs pleased that both economic indicators. INX Media corrup- Rahul Gandhi and India's growth outlook 2.5 lakh crore has been tion case and was given in loans during the Priyanka Gandhi has weakened sharply this granted bail by the Vadra came and year, with a crunch that recent outreach Supreme Court on programme, she said. met him. This started with the non-bank- October 22. He was sends a very ing finance institutions The finance minister arrested by the did not see a problem of li- powerful signal spreading to retail busi- Enforcement Direc- that the Congress nesses, car-makers, home quidity that forced the torate in the money slowing of the economy but party is completely sales and heavy industries. laundering case on October 16 and is in judicial with my father and this exercise where he is facing the The Indian economy that of the flow of funds. custody till November 27 under the order of a trial Reforms such as Insol- onslaught and wrath of the state in a pure political expanded by 5 per cent in court. vendetta case," he said. April-June, its slowest an- vency and Bankruptcy "It's been 99 days today. It's rather unfair that one Code are yielding results. Senior Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and nual pace since 2013 and needs to be kept in custody for 99 days only as a Manish Tewari had met Chidambaram on Monday. the projections are that it On the Goods and Ser- 8 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 SPG bill will restore original Gobind Singh Longowal re-elected intent of Act: HM Shah as SGPC chief However, various Amritsar gard to the election of amendments were brought Gobind Singh the SGPC chief. in 1991, 1994, 1999 and Longowal was re-elected as He had also met the 2003 which diluted its pur- president of the Shiromani SGPC members in the last pose, Shah said, adding Gurdwara Parbandhak two days to get the feed- that the government is Committee (SGPC) during back on deciding the its annual general house working to make the SPG names. meeting here on Wednes- There are a total of more efficient and to rule day. 191 members of the out any negligence. He will head the apex SGPC general house. Of One of the amendments gurdwara body for the third which, 170 are elected brought family members of time in a row after being members, besides five former prime minister Rajiv elected as its chief for the Jathedars of five Takhts Gandhi, which included first time in November (Sikh temporal seats), a Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and 2017. head priest of the Golden Priyanka, under the SPG Longowal was re- Temple and 15 nomi- cover. elected unanimously after nated ones. The Modi government recently removed the elite cover given to them and replaced it with Z+ secu- rity. The proposed bill says the SPG will provide se- curity to prime minister,  New Delhi original intent of the Act. only about "physical pro- and members of his imme- Accusing previous gov- As the House took up tection". diate family residing with ernments of diluting the law the SPG (Amendment) Bill It is not just physical him at his official resi- governing the Special Pro- for discussion, Shah said security but also about cov- dence. tection Group (SPG), Home the term 'Special' indicates ering the prime minister's It will also provide se- Minister Amit Shah as- its special purpose and office, his health and com- curity to former prime serted in Lok Sabha on noted that many countries munications as well, Shah ministers, and his imme- Wednesday that the elite have such elite and com- added. diate family members re- his name was proposed by Of them, only 185 protection unit was raised pact cover exclusively for He said the SPG was siding with him at the resi- former SGPC chief Jagir members have voting for securing only the prime their respective head of formed on the 1985 recom- dence allotted to him for Kaur during the general rights in the elections of minister and amendments state. mendations of the Birbal a period of five years from house meeting at the Teja the SGPC president. brought in by the Modi He said a "misconcep- Nath committee and then a the date on which he or she Singh Samudari Hall in the The last general elec- Committee premises. government will restore the tion" exists that the SPG is law was enacted in 1988. ceases to hold the office. tions of the SGPC were Longowal becomes the held in 2011 in which 44th chief of the SGPC, 170 members were Snowfall, rain add to chill in U'khand which is considered as mini elected. During the meet- Parliament of Sikh religious ing, Rajinder Singh affairs. He was a legislator Mehta was elected as se- in 1985, 1997, 2002 and nior vice-president, 2015 and became an SGPC Gurbaksh Singh member in 2011. Nawashehar as junior Talking to reporters, vice-president and Longowal said, "I am thank- Harjinder Singh Dhami ful to Waheguru (Al- became the general sec- mighty) for giving me an- retary of the SGPC. other chance to serve this Besides, 11 executive religious body. I am also members of the body who thankful to SAD presi- were also elected are dent Sukhbir Singh Bhupinder Singh Asand, Badal and the party Jagsir Singh, Harpal which trusted me. I will Singh Gora, Sher Singh work hard for the Sikh Mandwala, Parmjit community and will al- Khera, Jasmer Singh, ways be available for it". Amarjit Singh Bhlaipur, The re-election of Surjit Singh Kang, Longowal came a day af- Indermohan Singh, ter SGPC members owing Mukhwinder Singh and allegiance to the SAD re- Bibi Kuldeep Kaur Tohra. portedly gave all the Meanwhile, 10 mem- Dehradun Yamunotri, Auli, Hemkund ing to continue in the state said. Heavy snowfall in the Hail is also likely to rights to Sukhbir Badal bers, including Sahib and Munsyari re- for a couple of days. for deciding the names of occur at isolated places, es- Balwinder Singh Bains, upper Himalayan region of ceived heavy snowfall and Heavy snowfall is likely the president, office bear- Mahinder Singh Uttarakhand and rain in the the peaks became covered to continue at isolated pecially in Dehradun, ers and the executive Hussainpur, Sukhdev plains added to chill across with snow. places in the higher reaches Nainital, Tehri, Pauri and body. Singh Bhaur, Amrik Singh the state on Wednesday. It has been raining in- of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Haridwar districts, the Sukhbir Badal had on Shahpur and Sarwan Higher reaches of the termittently in the lower Rudraprayag and weather office said. Tuesday evening held a Singh, walked out of the mountains in both Kumaon areas of the state since Tues- Pithoragarh districts of The sky would remain closed door meeting with meeting to register their and Garhwal regions of the day, intensifying the cold. Uttarakhand, especially in partly to generally cloudy the Committee's sitting protest on the handling of state including Badrinath, The MeT department areas located at a height of with light to moderate rain- office-bearers, members the 2015 sacrilege inci- and party MLAs with re- dents in the state. Kedarnath, Gangotri, said similar weather is go- 3,000 metres and above, it fall likely at most places, it added. Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 9 Direct police to produce tweets of Sunanda Pushkar, Tharoor urges court

New Delhi cause it does not suit you," marks few days before her Congress MP Shashi he said. death, they said. Tharoor Tuesday urged a The police, however, Police accused Tharoor special court here to direct opposed the application of torturing his wife which Delhi Police to bring on terming it "vague". "It is abetted her to commit sui- record various tweets made vague application. This is cide. by his wife Sunanda a serious effort by them to The maximum punish- Pushkar, who was found not allow the trial in this ment for the offence listed dead in mysterious circum- case," said senior public in the charge sheet is 10 stances in January 2014. prosecutor Atul Srivastava, years of imprisonment. Tharoor told the court appearing for Delhi police. However, if convicted for that the Twitter account of The police added that it 302 (murder), the maximum the deceased was important was not relying on the punishment is death pen- to check the state of mind tweets of the victim and alty while the minimum is before her death. that it had no record related life imprisonment. The Congress leader, to the Pushkar's tweet. Pushkar's death had cre- who is made an accused by The court will pass or- ated a sensation as it came the police in the case, told "Twitter account of the He said the 'Twitter on a tweet and today they der on Tharoor's applica- shortly after a bitter spat Special Judge Ajay Kumar deceased is important to timeline' of Pushkar can say they don't have it. tion on December 12. between the couple on Kuhar that it does not have check when we are check- show her state of mind be- "During the course of The former Union min- Twitter over his alleged af- the cause of death till date. ing the state of mind. They fore her death. Investigation it came to the ister, who is currently on fair with Pakistani journal- "Till 2018, they didn't seized three Blackberry "There is a timeline, notice that the deceased bail in the case, was charged ist Mehr Tarar. know it (the reason of phones of the deceased on there are so many tweets and her husband were very by Delhi Police under Sec- Pushkar, 51, was found death). Then a new board January 30, 2014. They sent which can show her active on social media. In tions 498-A and 306 of the dead in a suite of luxury was formed (for her au- it to CFSL and asked to pro- mindset. How can they (po- order to seek relevant infor- Indian Penal Code. hotel Leela in Delhi's topsy)... They (police) ar- vide WhatsApp, Twitter, lice) say this is irrelevant... mation, call logs, SMS, Police had told the court Chanakyapuri on the night gued on charge and the Call Logs, SMS, Images I (Tharoor) am just saying Twitter, Facebook, BBM that Pushkar was suffering of January 17, 2014. documents were placed, data. They have picked and through my application etc were scanned. Since the from mental agony due to a The couple was staying particularly the psycho- chosen the data they want that they should produce material, which is in public strained relationship with at the hotel as the official logical autopsy report, to use," senior advocate the documents which are in domain, you have it in the her husband. She had a bungalow of Tharoor was which says suicide cannot Vikas Pahwa, appearing for my favour. They have men- two phones seized by you, scuffle with her husband being renovated at that be the cause of death. Tharoor, told the court. tioned a conclusion based but you won't rely on it be- and had various injury time. Kumaraswamy breaks down while campaigning Rhinos to be

Bengaluru the people of Mandya, reintroduced at Corbett whom he trusted the most, Former Karnataka Dehradun possibility of man-animal Chief Minister H D deserted him. conflicts due to rhinos The post of chief min- Kumaraswamy turned emo- Rhinos will be reintro- and its presence can also ister is nothing for me. I tional on Wednesday ruing duced at the Corbett Tiger help other animals at the need your love and affec- that the people of Mandya Reserve on an experimen- reserve, the board mem- tion and nothing else, deserted him by defeating tal basis and a voluntary bers said. said Kumaraswamy be- his son Nikhil protection force will be They were of the opin- fore bursting into tears. Kumaraswamy in the Lok set up in villages vulner- ion that reintroduction of The JD(S) leader said Sabha election this year. able to man-animal con- rhinos at the reserve will he was in the politics He was campaigning flicts. also give a boost to tour- only to serve the poor and for the JD(S) candidate B The decisions were ism in the state. downtrodden. L Devaraju who is con- among several others The board also de- Explaining the cir- testing the December 5 taken at the 14th meeting cided to raise voluntary cumstances in which he assembly bypolls from MLAs were disqualified of losing power but it is of the Uttarakhand Wild- village protection force in was made the chief min- the KR Pet constituency. by Kumar based on the only the expression of the life Board chaired by villages where man-ani- ister for 14 months, the The people of Mandya complaint of Congress pain I have gone through. Chief Minister Trivendra mal conflicts are more fre- former chief minister said have deserted me. I never and JD(S) after their ab- What wrong I have Singh Rawat at the secre- quent. The board also Congress leaders Sonia wanted my son to contest sence and resignation done to the people of the tariat here on Tuesday. gave its nod to a study of Gandhi and Rahul the election but because from the assembly during state? State Forest and Envi- the capacity of Rajaji and Gandhi had compelled of your insistence I the trust vote leading to Kumaraswamys son ronment Minister Harak Corbett Tiger reserves to him to take up the role fielded him, said the collapse of then H D and JD(S) supremo H D Singh Rawat and head of accommodate tigers and when the 2018 Assembly Kumaraswamy as he Kumaraswamy-led gov- Deve Gowdas grandson Forest Force Jairaj also at- elephants besides send- elections threw up a hung broke down during a pub- ernment. Nikhil was defeated from tended the meeting. ing a proposal on the assembly. lic meeting at Kikkeri After the court al- Mandya by actress and In a presentation made lines of However, the 14 village in Mandya dis- lowed the disqualified popular Kannada film star on proposed reintroduc- to the Centre seeking months tenure was not an trict. MLAs to contest the Ambareeshs widow tion of rhinos at Corbett declaration of monkeys as easy one. The KR Pet segment polls, the BJP fielded Sumalatha Ambareesh, it was observed that the predators. To tell you the truth, I became vacant following Gowda from the same seat. who fought as an inde- geographical and envi- It was also decided to neither worked peace- the disqualification of K In a choked voice and pendent candidate. ronmental conditions at take up installation of so- fully from day one, nor C Narayana Gowda of wiping his tears repeat- Kumaraswamy said he the reserve are highly lar lights and construc- had proper sleep, JDS by the then speaker edly with his handker- was not worried about his conducive to its habita- tion of toilets in villages Kumaraswamy told the K R Ramesh Kumar. chief, Kumaraswamy said son losing the election tion. close to reserve area on a crowd. In July this year, 17 I am not crying because but was anguished that There is minimum priority basis. 10 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 Edit Packed house at D/N Test

A dirty drama The Supreme Court has saved the Constitution yet again, ironically on the Constitution Day, by ordering a floor test on Wednesday to prove who has the majority to rule Maharashtra. Soon after the apex court’s Tuesday morning decision, the protagonists one by one rang down the curtains on the dirty drama: first, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and then, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis submitted their resignations, putting an end to an ugly twist in the tale that began early Saturday morning when President’s rule was revoked, invoking emergency provisions at 5.47 am, which was followed by the Maharashtra Governor swearing in Fadnavis, and the leader of the breakaway faction of the NCP, Ajit Pawar, in Raj Bhawan at 7.50 am, keeping the media and the public out. No political party can come out of this theatre of hy- The tickets for the first four about attracting the fans to Test uled day Test at Kolkata into a D/ pocrisy with any claims days of the second Test match cricket because the revenue from N Test. Thus, less than a month to constitutional morality between India and Bangladesh ticket sales is negligible in com- after Ganguly took over, we have or ideological integrity. were sold out several days in ad- parison with the TV rights rev- India’s first D/N Test. For, the Shiv Sena, which mainstreamed xenophobia and vance. This is extraordinary — enue; two, the Indian players were The concerns of the Indian militant Hindutva, is now being hailed as a secular alterna- India has not witnessed even a not keen about the D/N Test for- players were not unjustified — D/ tive to the BJP by its new-found allies, the Congress and the fully sold-out day in Tests in re- mat. This changed very quickly N Tests are played with a pink NCP; and the BJP, which has always accused the Congress cent times. The spike in interest when Sourav Ganguly took over ball, which got mixed reviews of turning the offices of the Governor and the President into is caused by this match in as BCCI president last month. As when trialled in domestic cricket. party extension counters, is now being held guilty on this Kolkata being a Day/Night Test. a player, Ganguly has hated to To ensure that the pink ball is very account. The precipitous fall in our despicable stan- This is the 12th D/N Test overall, play in stadiums that were practi- easily visible in both sunlight and dards of political discourse began when the Shiv Sena re- but the first involving India. Low cally empty. He also knew that under floodlights, extra lacquer fused to acknowledge the people’s mandate, which was em- attendances caused the concept sooner or later, our team must is applied on it; this, however, phatically in favour of the BJP-Shiv Sena pre-poll alliance, of D/N Test cricket to be thought play D/N Test cricket, at home or makes the pink ball behave very with the BJP winning 105 seats and Sena 56; a comfortable up. But the Indian cricket board abroad — and there could be no differently than the red or white majority in a House of 289. But the Sena wanted its nomi- (BCCI) has been a laggard in this better venue for one than ball. However, D/N Test cricket nee to be CM. That led to this new low in Indian politics, area — all other major teams Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens. may prove crucial to the health when a junior partner decided to break a winning pre-poll played a D/N Test before India did. Ganguly wasted no time and per- of the sport’s primary format. It is alliance, seeking out rivals in its quest for power. Its un- There were two reasons for the suaded — practically at the last the way forward. India took this bridled ambition offered a grand opportunity to the defeated reluctance. One, for at least the minute — the Bangladesh cricket step late, it’s a step in the right last 20 years, BCCI has not cared authorities to convert the sched- direction. Opposition, the NCP and the Congress, to grab power. Mean- while, Pawar’s offer to support the BJP remains a mystery. Fortunately, the Supreme Court brought the legislators back to the Assembly, drawing to a close resort politics and hotel- Fine for farm fires headcount with the landmark order to have an open ballot. Democracy decays in darkness. The Supreme Court on sheer scale on which paddy those who did not burn stubble. Monday pulled up Punjab, cultivation is practiced in these The government had also Haryana and UP for their failure states. Even as the hearing went started appointing nodal Printer-Publisher & Editor In Chief to stop the practice of stubble on in the SC, farmer unions in officers to spread awareness SANJAY MANGESH BHAIRE burning by farmers that adds to Punjab staged protests against about the harmful effects of Allied publication Across Mumbai (Marathi & Hindi) pollution in Delhi, saying that a the state government over the stubble burning. Farmer unions fine should be imposed on these lodging of FIRs and imposition have questioned the rationale: Managing Editor Legal Advisor states to prevent its recurrence, of fine, warning of intensifying while stubble burning leads to SUCHITA BHAIRE ADV. AMEET MEHTA and recovered from officials — their agitation. The only 8 per cent pollution, what Editor Feature Editor right from top to bottom. The government’s action had about the rest? Earlier, the NGT LEELADHAR KUNDER BIJU CHERIAN court also asked why the state followed a court hearing during had imposed a fine on Punjab Special Correspondents Chief Designer government machineries should which both compensation and under its ‘polluter pays’ K V RAMAN VIKRAM JADAV not be asked to compensate action against the offenders was principle for failing to prevent VINOD RAGHAVAN people who suffer from diseases recommended. the pollution of its rivers, which Cartoonist Photographers like cancer and asthma because Stubble burning is a practice was to be recovered from SUNIL VINEKAR AJIT RAUT of this. While the concern of the that should be shunned best industries, but it proved to be BHOOSHAN KOYANDE court may be justified because voluntarily, with interventions an arduous process. Fines for Contributors Advertising Executive of the hardships that stubble by the government to aid it. A checking stubble burning will SATISH SHETTY SAVITA TIWARI burning entails for those living financial stimulus was advo- prove to be a tough task, with J D RODRIGUES Circulation Dept. in the nation’s Capital, ensuring cated for this and the Punjab the rabi season set to begin. It DINESH GUPTA a quick end to this seasonal Chief Secretary informed the will take time for action and SUCHIT KUMAR SAYTONDAY practice is going to be a long- court that a compensation of Rs awareness to bring about winded process because of the 19 crore had been distributed to results. Mumbai, Thursday 28 November -04 December 2019 11 China says it has met its Israeli aircraft hit carbon reduction goal early Hamas site after rocket fire from Gaza Beijing China has realised its Jerusalem military had said it 2020 target for reducing car- Israeli aircraft attacked identified two projectiles bon emissions ahead of several sites for Gaza's fired from the Gaza Strip, schedule, the ecology and Hamas rulers early Wednes- with missile defences environment ministry re- day in response to rocket intercepting one. ported Wednesday. fire from the Palestinian The rockets attack was The ministry said enclave. The Israeli the second incident this China's CO2 emissions per military said the targets of week, and rattled the unit of GDP had fallen last the multiple airstrikes in shaky cease-fire brokered year by 4 per cent from a the southern Gaza Strip by year earlier to stand at 45.8 included a weapons Egypt and the U.N. per cent less than in 2005. manufacturing facility. earlier this month that Vice Minister Zhao There were no reports of Yingmin told reporters that ended the latest round of completed the target of injuries. The airstrikes fighting with Palestinian CO2 reduction for 2020 came shortly after Israeli militants. ahead of schedule, while Prime Minister Benjamin The flare-up was 14.3 per cent of the energy Netanyahu threatened to triggered when Israel China consumes now respond vigorously to any killed a senior Islamic comes from non-fossil fuel attack. "If someone in Gaza Jihad commander in Gaza. sources. passed the US. ronment," Zhao said. off by 2030 and carbon thinks that he can raise his The militant group "These are hard-won re- Yet China is also the He said China would intensity would ulti- head after Operation Black launched hundreds of sults from the efforts of pro- leading market for solar also remain committed to mately be reduced by 60- Belt, he is sorely mistaken, rockets at Israel in moting a green and low car- panels, wind turbines and its carbon reduction com- 65 per cent from the 2005 Netanyahu said in a response. Israeli retalia- bon economy," Zhao said. electric vehicles, and the mitments under the Paris level. statement, referring to two tory strikes killed at least While becoming more biggest manufacturer of climate change accord, "We will full commit days of intense fighting 34 Palestinians, including efficient, China saw its an- solar cells. even after the US issued for- ourselves to our promises between Israeli forces and 16 civilians. nual carbon emissions "We are still faced mal notification this year on climate change and Palestinian militants two Unofficial cease-fires nearly triple between 2000 with challenges of devel- of its intention to with- continue to push forward weeks ago that was the have led to months of and 2018 as the economy oping our economy, im- draw from the pact. the transition of our worst such cross-border calm between Israel and grew at a rapid pace. It has proving people's liveli- China declared under economy toward low-car- conflict in months. Hamas, which has ruled hood, reducing poverty the agreement that its car- bon and high-quality," been the world's biggest Late Tuesday, the Israeli Gaza since 2007. emitter since 2005, when it and cleaning up our envi- bon emissions would level Zhao said. Governor, PM and 9 get life term for killing President all responsible for Maha man, injuring his brothers Muzaffarnagar (UP) 307 (attempt to murder), 452 (house-trespass after prepa- affair: Chidambaram A court here on Wednesday sentenced nine people to ration for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint), 323 (caus- life imprisonment for killing a 50-year-old man and in- ing hurt) and 148 (rioting, armed with deadly weapon) of That is the honour they juring his two brothers four years ago. the Indian Penal Code. show to the Constitution. The Additional District and Sessions Judge Veer The victim, Santerpal (50), was shot dead and his two The Governor, the Prime Nayak Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 17,000 each on brothers -- Harpal and Sompal -- sustained bullet injuries Minister and President are the accused -- Sanjay, Kapil, Suraj, Jagdish, Arun, Deepak, when the nine accused attacked them over an old enmity all responsible for the Mahavir, Rajender and Shokin. in thier house at Chitoda village under Jansath police midnight affair," the 74- Of the nine men, Sanjay, Kapil and Suraj are brothers. station limits in June 2015, the prosecuting lawyer Jitender year senior Congress They were held guilty under sections 302 (murder), Tyagi said. leader said. "It is sad that the Presi- dent is involved. I am Two killed in mishap on Western Express Highway deeply sad that the Presi- dent was woken up at 4 in Mumbai residents Sagar Patel serious injuries, he a case against the New Delhi the morning," Two men were killed (25) and Anil Waghela said, adding that the unidentified driver Former finance minister Chidambaram said while when a heavy vehicle (23) were travelling driver fled the scene under section 279 (rash P Chidambaram Wednesday stepping out of the rammed into the two- towards the western without stopping the driving) and 304A attacked BJP over the man- crowded courtroom here. wheeler they were suburb of Malad on vehicle. (causing death by ner in which Devendra Special judge Ajay travelling in on the their two- wheeler, an The victims were negligence) of the Fadnavis was sworn in as Kumar Kuhar extended Western Express official from Samta rushed to a nearby Indian Penal Code and Maharashtra chief minister, Chidambaram's judicial Highway, police said Nagar police station hospital, where they relevant sections of the saying, "the Governor, the custody till December 11 on Wednesday. said. A heavy vehicle were declared dead on Motor Vehicle Act," Prime Minister and Presi- in the INX Media money The incident oc- rammed into the two- admission, the official Samta Nagar police dent are all responsible". laundering case filed by curred on Tuesday wheeler, causing the said. inspector Ravindra "That is the way they the Enforcement Director- night when Borivali duo to fall and sustain "We have registered Ransavre said. celebrate Constitution Day. ate. 12 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November - 04 December 2019 Spiritual Science The Real Religion of the Living Entity Therefore Buddha had to give Granthasahib. As we are reading is a discrepancy in the matter of up the Hindu religion. Bhagavad-gita, they read Krishna consciousness, at that Incredible ISKCON He said, "I do not care for your Granthasahib, enunciated by Guru time Krishna comes, Krishna de- Vedas. It is my propaganda to stop Nanak. scends. animal killing. So if you follow Krishna's Sound Incarnation By His Divine Grace A. C. scripture. According to different kinds of Generally, according to Bud- me, then you must stop animal faith, people accept Krishna or Sometimes He personally de- Bhaktivedanta Swami killing." scends, sometimes He descends as Prabhupada dha philosophy there is no soul Lord Jesus Christ or Jehovah or and no God. But Buddhists have He taught ahimsa paramo Lord Buddha or Guru Nanak, but His incarnation, sometimes He de- Lecture given in Montreal dharmah: nonviolence is the high- scends as a sound vibration, and on June 13, 1968 to obey Lord Buddha. So there is acceptance of authority is there also God because Lord Buddha is est religion. Later on, of course, everywhere. Now, we have to see sometimes He descends as a devo- accepted by the Vedic literature as Lord Buddha was patronized by a who is the highest authority from tee. There are many different cat- Thinking We're the Controller great emperor, Ashoka, and there- the Vedic literature, by our argu- egories of His descent. And at the We are servants of God consti- an incarnation of God. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam there is a list fore practically all the Indian popu- ments, by our understanding. But present moment Krishna has de- tutionally. As Chaitanya lation turned to become Buddhist, acceptance of authority is there. scended in His holy name. You Mahaprabhu says, jivera 'svarupa' of incarnations, and Lord Buddha is accepted as one of the incarna- with few exceptions. Defying Authority should understand that. Kali-kale haya — krishnera 'nitya-dasa.' But Then Sankaracharya came and Dharmasya glanih means to nama-rupe krishna-avatara. This is at the present moment I am think- tions who will appear. The verse about Lord Buddha is in the fu- preached a philosophy that is al- defy authority. That is a discrep- the statement of Lord Chaitanya. ing that I am the master, not the most Buddhism. Lord Buddha ancy in the discharge of religios- He says that in this Age of Kali, servant. This is called maya. Ac- ture tense. Bhavishyati means "He will appear in the future." The preached that there is no God and ity or occupational duty. Even in Krishna has descended in the tually I am the servant, but I am no soul. This body is a combina- your office, even in the govern- sound-vibration form. Sound is thinking I am the master. Every- Srimad-Bhagavatam was com- piled by Vyasadeva five thousand tion of matter, and if we dissolve ment, if you do not accept author- also one of the forms of Krishna's one is trying to lord over the ma- this material combination then ity there is chaos, revolution. This descent. For example, om is a form terial nature according to his ca- years ago, and Lord Buddha ap- peared about two thousand six there is no more perception of mis- sort of mentality is very danger- of Krishna. Similarly, Krishna has pacity. He's trying to be the con- ery or happiness. That is nirvana. ous. When one does not accept now descended in the form of His troller, the master, but actually his hundred years ago. Therefore the Srimad-Bhagavatam was written That is his philosophy. But later any authority, that is a chaotic holy name. There is no difference position is to be the servant. For- on, Acharya Sankara appeared and condition. between Him and His name. getting his servitorship is called before the appearance of Lord Buddha. Because the Srimad- preached brahma satyam jagan Our present position is in three People are now forgetting their re- dharmasya glanih, discrepancy of mithya. This bodily combination statuses. In the gross status of our lationship with God, but the in- his natural position. Bhagavatam is shastra, it has given an accurate prediction. Every- is temporary, or mithya. He said understanding, we take this gross carnation of Krishna in the form Now, there is an ordinary sense flatly that it is false. Of course, in body as the self. At that time we of His holy name – this chanting of religion. The Hindus have the thing is there. Buddho namnanjana-sutah kikateshu Vaishnava philosophy we say it is have a certain dharma or occupa- of Hare Krishna – will deliver all Vedic scriptures. The Muslims temporary. Temporary or false, you tional duty. When I accept my people of the world from their for- have the Koran. The Christians bhavishyati (Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.3.24). The mother's name is can take to be in the same category. mind as myself, then my occupa- getfulness. have the Bible, with its Old Testa- But Sankaracharya said brahma tional duty changes. And when I Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ment and New Testament. Simi- given there: Anjana. And kikateshu means Gayapradesh. In satyam jagan mithya: spirit soul, understand that I am a spirit soul, says, larly, many other religious sects Brahman, is reality, and the exter- then my occupational duty is kali-kale nama-rupe krishna- have their own scripture. So India there is a province called Bihar. In that province there is a nal feature of Brahman, or the again different. avatara dharma can mean the rules and body, is false. Here Krishna, because He is the nama haite haya sarva-jagat- regulations prescribed in the district called Gaya. In that dis-

Peerless Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Golden Avatar of Radha Consciousness, ISKCON Krishna and founder of Hare Krishna Movement

trict Lord Buddha appeared. He So anyway, here the point is Supreme Soul, the Supreme Per- nistara scriptures.For example, there are that in any religion there is a con- sonality of Godhead, is speaking "In this Age of Kali, the holy rules and regulations in the law was a kshatriya, He was a Hindu, and He propagated the religion of ception of worshiping God or a of dharma as occupational duty on name of the Lord, the Hare Krishna book or statute book of each par- symbol of God. Even in Jain phi- the spiritual platform. He does not maha-mantra, is the incarnation of ticular state. Similarly, another nonviolence, Buddhism. His specific propaganda was losophy they worship Mahavira. mean dharma or occupational duty Lord Krishna. Simply by chanting meaning of dharma is that it is the In India there is Jainism. That is on the gross bodily platform or the the holy name, one associates law of God. It may be differently to stop animal killing. Animal kill- ing is recommended in the Vedic almost like Buddhism. They have subtle mental platform. He means with the Lord directly. Anyone described in different countries the same process of worship, in dharma as the occupational duty who does this is certainly deliv- according to different climatic literature. Therefore people wanted to give him Vedic evi- big, nice, costly temples. And they on the spiritual platform. And that ered." (Chaitanya-charitamrita, conditions or different situations. come to visit the temple to offer is confirmed by Lord Chaitanya: Adi 17.22) If you chant or associ- But in every religious scripture dences. "In the Vedic literature animal sacrifice is recommended their worshipful offerings, flowers, jivera 'svarupa' haya — krishnera ate with the chanting of holy name obedience to God is instructed. fruits, everything. 'nitya-dasa.' The real constitu- of Krishna, then you will get the That is a fact. No scripture says under certain conditions. So why do you preach against it? You are Similarly, in the Gurudwara, tional position of the living en- highest perfectional stage of life. that there is no God and you are the Sikhs worship like the Hindus. tity, especially of the human be- We should accept that Krishna has independent – whether it is the a Hindu and a follower of the Vedas. Why are you preaching They also offer flowers, fruits, and ing, is to accept our position as descended at the present moment Bible or the Koran or the Vedas or sweetmeats, and they read their servant of Krishna. And when there in the form of His holy name. even Buddhist literature, Buddhist nonviolence?" Mumbai, Thursday 28 November - 04 December 2019 13 Article 370: SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging curbs in J-K

New Delhi termed the curbs "unconstitutional" and said leaders of National Conference party against orders so that there are no congregations The Supreme Court reserved on the restrictions have to pass the test of pro- the removal of Article 35A, which gave spe- which would have created law-and-order Wednesday its verdict on a batch of pleas portionality. cial rights to permanent residents of the state, situation, he had said. including that of Congress leader Ghulam On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir and Article 370 provisions that granted spe- On November 21, the Centre justified Nabi Azad challenging the restriction im- administration justified imposition of curbs cial status to the state. restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir posed in the erstwhile state of Jammu and on Internet services in the erstwhile state af- Referring to social media app Twitter, after the abrogation of provisions of Article Kashmir following abrogation of provisions ter abrogation of the special status given Mehta said that "there were thousands of 370 and said that due to the preventive steps of Article 370. under Article 370, saying separatists, terror- messages on official twitter handles of Paki- taken, neither a single life was lost nor a A bench of Justice N V Ramana, Justice ists and Pakistan's Army made attempts on stan Army, Afghan Taliban and other terror single bullet fired. R Subhash Reddy and Justice B R Gavai social media to instigate people for 'jihad'. groups meant to instigate the people of The Centre had referred to terror violence reserved the verdict. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appear- Jammu and Kashmir. There was propaganda in the Kashmir Valley and said that for the Appearing for Azad, senior advocate ing for Jammu and Kashmir administration, by Pakistan Army. We would have failed in past so many years terrorists were being Kapil Sibal said they understand that there had said that it was not only fighting en- our duty, if we had not taken precautionary pushed through from across the border, lo- are national security issues in Jammu and emies within but also with those from across steps". cal militants and separatist organisation had Kashmir, but the entire seven million popu- the border. He had said that "the only solution is held the civilians captive in the region and lation cannot be "locked down". Mehta referred to public speeches and that either you have Internet or you don't" as it would have been "foolish" if the govern- Advocate Vrinda Grover, appearing for social media posts of former Jammu and it was very difficult to segregate, especially ment would not have taken preventive steps Kashmir Times Editor Anuradha Bhasin, Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti and in such a huge area. There were prohibitory to secure the lives of citizens. Ministry forms expert committee to review Sports Code

New Delhi Olympic Association (IOA), Sumariwala (Athletics Federa- A Jayathilak (Principal Secre- Assemblies and government Olympic bronze-medallist which has rejected the docu- tion of India) and BP Baishya tary, Sports, Government of servants from holding office shooter Gagan Narang, former ment in current form as it seeks (Weightlifting Federation of Kerala) will be the other in the IOA and NSFs, tenure football captain Bhaichung to put an age and tenure members of the panel. restrictions and age cap of 70 Bhutia and national badminton cap on sports administra- The committee has years. coach Pulella Gopichand have tors. been formed to The draft also widens its been named in a 13-member "The committee will suggest measures to scope to all office-bearers expert committee formed by the try to strike a balance make the Sports Code and board members of the Sports Ministry to review the between autonomy of acceptable to all the IOA and NSFs. controversial Draft National NSFs vis-a-vis need for stakeholders. It also calls on the NSFs Sports Code 2017. transparency and The IOA main- to appoint CEOs, Nominee Besides the trio, the commit- autonomy," the Sports tains that the code Directors and an Ombuds- tee will also have World Ministry's notification, will put India at risk man. Besides, an eminent Championships bronze- which is in possession of for a suspension athlete is also required to be medallist long jumper Anju PTI, stated. from the Interna- a part of the NSFs. All NSFs Bobby George. The expert The National Sports tional Olympic will also have to constitute committee will be headed by Federations (NSFs) will Committee. an athletes commission. Supreme Court judge Justice be represented by The draft pro- If implemented, the IOA (Retd) Mukundakam Sharma as Boxing Federation of India India). poses drastic changes in the and the NSFs will have six its chairman. president Ajay Singh, The Sports Authority of 2011 Code, including months to amend their The panel will also feature a Sudhanshu Mittal (Kho Kho India (SAI) or a representative, barring of ministers, members constitutions as prescribed representative from the Indian Federation of India), Adille Joint Secretary (Sports) and Dr of Parliament and Legislative by the draft. 14 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November - 04 December 2019 Why This Neurologist Ate Only Raw Foods For 21 Days 1. My skin cleared and the texture im- proved. 2. My sleep was deeper and more re- storative. 3. My bowels have never been smoother. 4. I lost 9 pounds. 5. I had incredible amounts of energy and bounce in my step. 6. I felt more motivated in general, as if there was nothing I could not tackle. 7. I rediscovered the real taste of foods before we cook and sauce them up. My patients were impressed, intrigued, and clearly motivated as they now contact me more regularly to ask for recipes. And I am now ready to face my radiation treat- ments and am feeling confident I will do well and persevere and continue on my path of trying to help others be well and stay well. When it comes to health: We're all in this together. I always ask my patients to focus on the good while striving to fix the bad. I work to help them see that they are not powerless—ever. There is always some- thing to be done to feel a little more in control, and the most powerful method I have to help them take back their resolve and their grit, beyond my preaching, is to do it myself and make them realize that they have someone on their side and a com- I BELIEVE in the power of food to heal. them that they are not alone, but I cannot At first it seemed insurmountable, but munity surrounding them. And that power comes from giving our share the plight of other patients due to then it got better. I learned to prepare in In total honesty, my patients do more bodies the wide array of nutrients and vi- confidentiality laws. advance and to pack snacks and meals to to encourage and motivate me than I do tamins they need to perform their complex I do, however, feel it is my obligation— eat on the go. I learned there are some foods daily biochemical reactions with effi- and my honor—to share my story ciency and precision. Eating raw for a pe- with my patients. No one is immune riod of time can reset the body as it allows to bad luck, no one is above tragedy, the body to revert to a more primitive— and all humans experience burden. and evolutionarily necessary—ability to The lives we lead are not linear, and chew, digest, absorb, metabolize, and uti- we have to confront what comes our lize. Cooked foods bypass many of these way. How we choose to confront is processes, or at least minimize the need the key. And so, in You. We. All. fash- for the body to perform its natural func- ion, for 21 days I ate only foods that tions. were not cooked. I chopped, diced, I chose to do a 21-day raw food diet for sliced, spiralized, dehydrated, two important reasons: The first is because blended, pureed, and juiced each many of my patients would greatly ben- week. efit from less inflammatory foods, but all Eating a raw foods diet isn't my preaching in the world could not mo- easy. But it does get easier. tivate many of them enough to radically I'm not living in a tropical para- change their diets. They needed more than dise where foods are abundant in the my verbal guidance; I needed to set a shin- surrounding landscape. I live in the ing example. Second, I learned that I had a middle of Seattle with two jobs as a recurrence of my brain tumor. neurologist (in both private practice I want my patients to realize that they and a hospital), a husband who works are never alone. full time, a daughter with more ac- There are no two greater reasons to step tivities than I can count, social gath- up and make a statement to my patients erings to attend, exercise to do, and them. It is their pain that makes me want to and myself that there's a lot we can do to an Australian shepherd with a ton of en- that are raw, portable, and quite tasty. I dig deep inside myself and find the strength empower ourselves in the face of health ergy. I know from personal experience that reignited my love affair with fruit, and I to show them who they can be, despite the challenges. Because despite the increas- it's not easy to find time to change a diet learned I can make a sandwich using raw challenges they face. It's only an added perk ing popularity of Facebook groups and in general, much less to a diet that is sweet potato slices. I also noticed some that I now salivate when I see an avocado support groups, patients often feel they are thought to be so labor-intensive and often pretty profound changes in the way my or a banana or even a plump leek. alone in their despair. I can try to convince socially difficult. body functions, including: Mumbai, Thursday 28 November - 04 December 2019 15 Is Juicing Actually Healthy?

TO JUICE or not to juice, that is the question. While many health- conscious people have embraced juicing, I say it's a trend that's best embraced lightly. Although it might surprise you, I think of a tall glass of fresh-pressed veggies and fruit as an occasional treat— like an indulgent dessert—rather than an everyday choice. As with most quick-fix health crazes, there are always at least a few downsides to consider. Here's some food for thought to help you serving. If it's more than 6 grams, consider how to juice smarter— skip it altogether or cut some of or whether to do it at all: the juice with seltzer or water. 1. Juice can be a sugar bomb. Check the grams of fiber. pineapples, mangoes, bananas, Most bottled juices have Many bottled juices have none tainly give you a clue, but it's not To be a bit kinder to the earth, etc. enough sugar to stand toe-to-toe at all, which is bad news for your going to tell you how potent the you might want to consider eat- Go heavy on the greens. with a can of Mountain Dew. It body, particularly if you’re trying nutrients in the bottle still are. ing the majority of your produce Use lemons, limes, green doesn't matter if they're organic to keep blood sugar stable. Unfortunately, the nutrients that instead of juicing it. apples, ginger, mint, and turmeric and refrigerated or conventional Be sure the drink is made with you hope to imbibe with every How to make juicing to add guilt-free flavor. and off the shelf. Juices made certified organic, minimally pro- sip start degrading the moment healthier: Keep in mind that juicing for from fruit, as well as veggies like cessed ingredients. they are exposed to light and air. In a perfect world, I'd say lay weight-loss or detox is not a beets and carrots, can add up to If you're ordering at a juice In other words, if that drink has off the juices and eat as much healthy approach, nor is it sus- liquid dessert that sends you on a bar, be sure to: been sitting on your desk all af- whole food as possible. However, tainable. Instead, try an elimina- blood-sugar roller coaster. Granted, with some very fresh, minimally processed juiced drinks, you'll get some quickly absorbed nutrients. But the sugar spikes and troughs that come with the package typically aren't worth the ride. 2. Juice isn't the best source of fiber. Juiced fruits and veggies are virtually fiber-free—all that good fiber gets left behind in the base of the juicer and tossed out. That's a problem because fiber helps boost gut health and facilitates waste removal. Although some think of juic- ing as a digestive aid, many people on juice cleanses actually often have a problem with con- stipation! 3. Juice won't keep you full. OK, so we've established that your juice has a ton of sugar and not a lot of fiber. But it's also miss- ing fat and protein, both of which are key to feeling satiated. With- out fat, protein, and fiber to fill ternoon, you may be getting far if decide you are going to drink a tion diet. your belly and signal to the brain Look for organic ingredients, fewer antioxidants than you juice, here are some key tips to If you're buying an off-the- that you're done eating, you're so your drink is as free of chemi- think. follow. shelf juice drink, read the label: going to get mighty hungry, cal pesticides as possible. 5. Juicing can be wasteful. Make it yourself! That way, Check how many servings mighty fast. Ask the barista not to sweeten Not to get up on a soapbox, you can control the ingredients, there are per bottle. Some bottles 4. Juice's nutrients don't last your drink with fruit juices like but taking an armload of food portion size, sugar content, and have two to three servings, and long. apple, orange, grape, and so on. that could feed a small family and freshness. When juicing, be sure you can wind up drinking far How fresh is that bottled If you prefer a sweeter drink, pulverizing it down to liquid to: more sugar than you intended. juice? The "sell-by" date will cer- add a little stevia or touch of raw form is, to say the least, wasteful. Skip high-sugar fruits, such as Check the grams of sugar per honey. 16 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 Centre Spread 17 Uddhav Thackeray- 18th CM of Maharashtra

Mumbai Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as the 18th chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday. Thackeray, 59, will be the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post. Thackeray would be taking over as chief minister more than a month after results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections were declared on October 24. The weeks following the results saw political equations in the state turning topsy-turvy. Soon after the results came in, Thackeray reminded the ally BJP of its promise to share the CM's post. But BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis denied that such a promise had been made. An enraged Thackeray called off government formation talks, minister in the aftermath of war ter from June 9, 1980, to January saying he could not tolerate being with China. 12, 1982. Antulay, the only Mus- dubbed liar. Marotrao Kannamwar was the lim CM of the state so far, had to Joshi. The falling apart of the saffron second chief minister, from step down over corruption Rane remained in the post till combine led to formation of an November 21, 1962, till his death charges. October 17, 1999, when the unlikely alliance between the Sena on November 24, 1963. P B was chief Sena-BJP government decided to on one hand and ideologically Sawant was acting chief minister minister from January 20, 1982, advance assembly elections. divergent Congress and NCP on from November 25 to December to February 1, 1983. Shivajirao took over the other. 4, 1963. Patil Nilangekar was chief minis- as CM leading a Congress- NCP NCP chief Sharad Pawar -- held the post ter from June 3, 1985, to March alliance government on October seen as architect of the new from December 5, 1963, to 7, 1986. 18, 1999 and continued till alliance -- himself has been chief February 20, 1975.No other chief was chief January 18, 2003. He returned as minister of Maharashtra four minister enjoyed such a continu- minister from June 25, 1991, to chief minister on November 1, times. ous tenure of 11 years. February 23, 1993. 2004, but resigned on December He became CM for the first was chief Manohar Joshi was chief 7, 2008, after the 26/11 terror time on July 18, 1978, when he toppled the Congress government to form new government under the Progressive Democratic Front alliance. This government lasted till February 17, 1980, when then prime minister Indira Gandhi dissolved it. Pawar was again CM from June 25, 1988, to March 3, 1990 after he returned to the Congress. His third tenure lasted from March 4, 1990, to June 25, 1991, when he joined the Narasimha Rao cabinet as defence minister. He was sent back to the state after Mumbai riots, and was CM from March 6, 1993, to March 13, 1995. His first term lasted till Novem- October 31, 2014, to November 9, Late of the ber 6, 2009. He continued as 2019. Congress was chief minister four chief minister after Assembly However, he also earned the times -- From April 19, 1977, to polls, but resigned in November dubious distinction of being chief March 6, 1978; March 7 to July 2010 over Adarsh Housing minister with the shortest tenure in 17, 1978 (when Pawar toppled his Society scam. his second term.He took oath on government; February 2, 1983, to Prithviraj Chavan was chief November 23, 2019, but resigned March 9, 1985, and again from minister from November 10, on November 26 when the Supreme March 10 1985, to June 1, 1985. 2010, to September 27, 2014. Court ordered a floor test. The first chief minister of minister from February 21, 1975, minister from March 14, 1995, to attacks. Devendra Fadnavis, the first It became clear on Tuesday that Maharashtra after its formation in to April 16, 1977. He became CM January 30, 1999. was chief BJP chief minister of the state, NCP's Ajit Pawar, who had crossed 1960 was . again on March 14, 1986 and Narayan Rane became chief minister from January 18, 2003, has two records against his name. over to prop up BJP-led government He held the post from May 1, remained in the post till June 24, minister on February 1, 1999 to October 31, 2004. He became the first CM of and was sworn in as deputy CM, 1960, to November 20, 1962, 1988. when Shiv Sena chief Bal took over from Maharashtra after Vasantrao Naik could not split the NCP to get the when he was appointed defence A R Antulay was chief minis- Thackeray decided to replace Deshmukh on December 8, 2008. to complete a full term, from numbers. 18 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 Wagner Moura to direct new season of 'Narcos: Mexico'

"Narcos" star Wagner Moura know the show very well and I on Tuesday revealed that he love the guys. So I think I am will serve as one of the directors going to direct it," Moura said on the new season of "Narcos: at the ongoing International Mexico". Film Festival of India (IFFI). The first season of the series, "I think you guys are going a continuation of Netflix to like it," he added. Original series "Narcos", dealt The actor is currently in Goa with the origins of the modern to attend the 50th edition of the drug war by returning to its movie gala, where his directo- roots, starting at a time when rial debut "Marighella" is Parineeti makes comeback on the Mexican trafficking world competing in the debut cat- was a disorganised confedera- egory. tion of independent growers Moura gained a lot of badminton court after neck injury and dealers. The 43-year-old weight to play Escobar in the actor, who achieved global first two three seasons of the Parineeti Chopra will shoot shoot the sequence on Wednes- in a statement recognition with his starring show, but the actor said he an extensive sport sequence for day which requires her to play "I'm feeling very positive to role of the Colombian drug lord doesn't want to pick anymore her upcoming biopic on ace bad- badminton for 8 hours. pull off the intense shooting Pablo Escobar in "Narcos", said projects which require such minton player Saina Nehwal, "Yes, this is accurate informa- schedule that lies ahead of me he was approached by the physical transformation. nearly ten days after the actor suf- tion. I'm a 100 percent fit now because it will involve me play- makers to helm two episodes of "I had to gain a lot of fered a neck injury which re- and I can't wait to step into ing badminton for 8-10 hours the upcoming season of weight. I don't want to do it quired her to rest. the badminton court and play at a stretch. So, I'm glad I'm "Narcos: Mexico". anymore. It's bad for my health. Parineeti had a major spasm the game again. I thank my back to full fitness," she added. "I am going to direct 'Narcos' In the second season, I was in her neck and spine area and entire Saina team for their in- The biopic, titled "Saina", now -- the new season of feeling heavy and there was was advised by the doctor to not valuable support and my will be directed by Amol Gupte, Mexican 'Narcos'. They invited lack of energy. That was not my play badminton for at least a medical team for making me who has movies such as me to direct it and I was like 'I body," he said. week. heal so quickly and getting me "Stanley Ka Dabba" and "Hawa don't feel like a director. I am an The 50th IFFI concludes on The actor is scheduled to back on court," Parineeti said Hawaai" to his credits. actor who directed a film but I November 28. Billie Eilish is Billboard's 2019 Woman of the Year Los Angeles "Her ability to speak to the Gen-Z Singer Billie Eilish will be honoured population, making teens and young as Billboard's 2019 Woman of the Year on adults feel accepted in today's society has December 12. quickly allowed Eilish to grow to the top According to The Hollywood Re- of the charts, breaking the mold for this porter, pop star Taylor Swift will also be generation with her electric hair-colour honoured at Billboard's event, receiving and sharp attitude" Billboard's editorial the inaugural Woman of the Decade director Hannah Karp said in a statement. award. Eilish is the youngest artist ever to be "Billie has disrupted the entertainment named Billboard's Woman of the Year. industry through her music and social Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile and media platforms, leaving an indelible im- Nicki Minaj will also be honoured at the pact on the global cultural zeitgeist. "Women in Music" event. Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 19 This 3-Day Gut Reset Will Make You Feel Amazing Again, ASAP ¼ cup frozen mango, 2 teaspoons coconut oil, ½ banana, and 2 scoops vanilla protein powder. Blend until smooth. Berries Jubilee In a blender, combine 1 cup unsweetened almond or rice milk, 2 scoops vanilla or plain protein powder, 2 teaspoons coconut oil, 1 cup frozen mixed berries, and ½ cup spinach or kale. Blend un- til smooth. Step 4: Take gut-boosting supplements. Add all of the following gut- rebuilding supplements for the next three days, and then keep them on your daily "to-do" list: Probiotics: Choose a supplement with at least 50 billion CFU (colony- forming units), to help regulate your digestion and build a healthier gut microbiome. Take each morning with your breakfast smoothie. Digestive enzymes: These supplements work to break down your food into smaller particles, making it easier for you to process and to absorb the nutrients from all the great foods you’re eating. I recommend taking one or two caplets of di- Your gut health is critical to balancer, which will relieve in- Step 2: Remove inflammatory gest foods and makes it easier for gestive enzymes before your din- your overall health and well-be- flammation and help to shift your foods. your belly to absorb the nutrients ner for the next three days. After ing. Around 70 million Americans gut microbiome back into bal- You’ll notice that all the foods you’ll be consuming. You’ll no- that, you can keep digestive en- report digestive and gut issues, ance. Enjoy one of the following included for the next three days tice that the power drinks I rec- zymes on hand to take before and all this is exacerbated at this pH tonics each morning. are free of dairy, yeast, gluten, lac- ommend all have protein powder your heaviest meal of the day. holiday time of year. Have you Lemon water: tose, alcohol, artificial sweeten- added—this is ideal for energy Take a digestive enzyme with been indulging in greater Warm lemon water is great on ers, red meat, processed foods, and and nutrition while being easy on amylase (an enzyme that breaks amounts of rich, sugary, highly cold winter mornings. Heat a cup refined sugars and carbs (here's a the tummy. Choose a protein down starch), lipase (an enzyme processed, alcoholic foods and of water and squeeze juice from list that goes into detail about powder that is made from rice, pea, that breaks down fat), and pro- beverages? You’re not alone. The half a lemon. Add a half teaspoon what to avoid). This is to give or hemp protein (these are easiest tease (breaks down protein). good news is that you can quickly of honey (a natural anti-inflam- your gut a chance to rest and re- on digestion), make sure that Glutamine: reset your gut by following an matory), and use a whisk, frother, pair from foods that are often in- sugar is not one of the first three Glutamine is an amino acid easy three-day plan that will or immersion blender to whip it flammatory and can interfere with ingredients listed on the label, and one of my favorite supple- detox and repair your entire di- all up. your digestion. Inflammation is and skip powders that use sweet- ments since it helps with diges- gestive tract. Pomegranate juice: an immune response that hap- eners such as dextrin or tion and re-establishes your gut Step 1: Reset your pH. This is a bit of work to make pens when there is a perceived maltodextrin. You’ll also see co- lining by literally sealing the gut. The abbreviation pH, stands on your own, but you can make threat in your body. This can conut oil in all of the options be- Take 1 to 2 grams daily, in the for "power of hydrogen," which extra and store it in the fridge for show up as digestive pain, bloat- low; choose an organic and unre- morning or at whatever time you is a measure of the hydrogen con- up to three days. Cut a pomegran- ing, and cramps but can also fined oil. Coconut oil helps you can take it most consistently. centration in your body. The pH ate and scoop out half of it. Blend cause joint pain, brain fog, de- absorb the other nutrients better. Step 5: Eat a gut-friendly din- scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 1 with 8 ounces of water and enjoy pression, and anxiety. While Cinnamon Banana Smoothie ner. being completely acidic, and 14 (you can strain the juice, but it’s some people are more sensitive In a blender, combine a me- The following recipe will being all alkaline. Our ideal pH not necessary). Not only is this to gluten, and others need to dium banana, ? cup unsweetened make three dinners for your next is 4.3 to 7.45 (you can determine drink tasty, it’s beautiful. Make avoid sugar and red meats, we can almond or rice milk, a pinch of three nights. Repetitive? Yes, but this through a saliva or urine test). extra and you can store it in the all benefit from three days free of ground cinnamon (a natural anti- the perfect cap on your day be- If you are too acidic—something fridge for up to three days. all inflammatory foods. This will inflammatory), 2 teaspoons coco- cause this traditional Indian dish that happens frequently during Apple cider vinegar and wa- give your gut time to reset and nut oil, and 2 scoops vanilla or is easy on your gut and provides our holiday overindulgences— ter: rebuild. chocolate protein powder. Blend you with easily digestible and you are at higher risk for diges- Mix 1 tablespoon raw and or- Step 3: Ease digestion with until smooth. highly nutritious protein from tive issues, heart disease, infertil- ganic apple cider vinegar with 3 breakfast and lunch smoothies. Island Bliss mung beans and rice. Plus, you’ll ity, joint and muscular pain, and tablespoons water and drink Next on your 3-Day Reset will In a blender, combine 1 cup make one batch and be ready for a weak immune system. quickly. If you can tolerate larger be to replace breakfast and lunch unsweetened almond or rice milk, all three nights with a warm and So, the first order of business amounts, try 1 ounce of the vin- with smoothies. This eases the ¼ cup frozen chopped pineapple nurturing meal. is to begin your day with a pH egar in 4 ounces of water. work your body has to do to di- (pineapple is good for digestion), 20 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 Sakshi in command at home, quips Dhoni in talk about marriage

Chennai He is the quintessential 'Captain Cool' on the cricket field but at home, Mahendra Singh Shoni says it's his wife Sakshi who calls the shots and he never comes in the way as "I know I can be happy only if she is happy". Speaking at an event here, the 38- year-old former captain, who led India to two world titles and is currently on a sabbatical, joked about marriage and love. He married Sakshi in 2010. "All men are like lions until they get married," he said much to the amusement of a packed hall at an event organised by matrimonial site 'BharatMatrimony' on Tuesday night. "I am like an ideal husband...I let my wife do everything. I know I can be happy only if my wife is happy. My wife will only be happy if I say yes to any- thing and everything that she says," he added. Offering a more a serious take on marriage later, Dhoni said the relation- ship gets stronger with age. "...the real essence of marriage is once you cross 50. Once you are 55, I would say that's the real age for love. That's where you get slightly away from whatever your daily routine is," he said. There has been intense speculation about the future of the Jharkhand stumper, who has been away from the game since India's semi-final exit from the ICC World Cup in England in July. He has already missed the West Indies tour and home series against South Africa and Bangladesh. He will also be skipping the upcoming home series against the West Indies. A source close to the player on Tues- day said that he will take a call on his future only after the IPL next year. More in control with changed bowling grip: Yadav

Kolkata while discussing within ourselves, I Attributing his recent success to a felt when I hold the ball properly, I tweaked bowling grip, India speedster have more control and chances of mov- Umesh Yadav said it has helped him ing the ball. So my outswinger became achieve better control and more consis- consistent and I could also throw in a tency in delivering out-swingers. few inswingers after making that Yadav finished with match figures change." Fellow pacer Ishant Sharma, of 8/81, which included a five-wicket who claimed five wickets in haul in the second innings, to set up Bangladesh's first innings and four in India's innings and 46-run win in their the second, said changing his wrist first ever day-night Test against position helped him create angles Bangladesh on Sunday. which made life difficult for batsmen, "Tweaking my bowling grip helped especially left-handers. immensely," Yadav said during a con- "I created angles in my bowling on versation with India opener Rohit the basis of my wrist position. If I come Sharma on 'bcci.tv'. round the wicket to the left-hander, it "My grip was different earlier so one would be more difficult for the bats- or two balls would swing while a couple man," Ishant said. of them would either get deflected from "Before that, I used to bowl but I the legs or run down the leg side for couldn't get the edge because it would boundaries as byes. So it was difficult land on the off stump and would go to control with this grip. out. Now, I bowl at the stumps, so it be- "So I spoke to my coaches and also comes difficult for the batsman. Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 21 I'mI'm becomingbecoming mymy worstworst enemy:enemy: AnandAnand

Kolkata said after the tournament. today. I kept giving myself a now. The joy of being a father. about why things are going so Struggling for consistency, The biggest heartbreak chance and then I destroyed "I was at home when he was wrong. Try to be better next five-time world champion came in the round 15 when myself. practising for his competition. year," he said. Viswanathan Anand on the former Blitz king lost to "It (the game against He took it very seriously, Reigning world champions Tuesday said he is becoming Dutch number one, Anish Anish) was probably the final putting the soundtrack and Magnus Carlsen finished the "my own worst enemy". Giri, from a winning position straw. I was just winning. I would the steps. It paid off." tournament with a whopping Anand missed the Grand and saw his flag fall in front forgot about the clock. If I Anand, who had finished 27 points and broke his own Chess Tour Finals by just 1.5 of the crestfallen spectators at won the game, I was back in third in the penultimate leg in record in the Grand chess tour, points, getting eliminated the National Library Audito- contention. I was my worst Bucharest, concluded with a bettering his 26.5 points scored after managing just one point rium. enemy," he rued. seventh-place finish. Anand at Abidjan, Ivory Coast earlier in the last five games of the Such was the despair that In such troubled times, the had earlier missed the ticket for this year. Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz Anand remembered veteran Indian wizard found solace the next year's Candidates. "I knew before today that I tournament that concluded John Cleese's dialogue from from his son Akhil's dance "This year has been tough. needed to score points to here on Tuesday. the 1986 movie Clockwise performances at school. The nice thing when you come regain the world number one "I've no words to describe. where the British actor says: "Almost the whole year, I've to the end of the year you tend spot in Blitz. I think I'm second I would give myself a chance "It's not the despair, Laura. I been struggling to put up any to forget everything and kind now -- that's a bit less disas- and then I would become my can take the despair. It's the kind of stability and consis- of wipe the slate. Hopefully, I trous than being fifth. But in own worst enemy. That hope I can't stand." tency. The good news is my can look forward to next year," the long run, being number probably bugs me. If I had no "I'm okay with failure but son got second prize in school Anand, who turns 50 next one is what it counts where I chance then it would have it's the hope that's killing me. dance competition so that's the month, said. feel like I belong," the Norwe- been nice actually," Anand This is what I was doing most important thing right "Right now I've to think gian said. 22 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 Indian pacers make world cricket exciting, says Simmons

Mohammed Shami and Umesh one-off Test starting from Wednes- Yadav were almost unplayable day. The former opener is back as in the two matches. the West Indies coach for a second "I can't say how long ago, spell. but when I first came here, you Simmons was impressed with would have Madan Lal open- what he had seen of India's inaugu- ing the bowling," Simmons ral day-night, pink-ball Test at the was quoted as saying by Eden Gardens. 'ESPNcricinfo'. "I did watch the first day. It was "Now you have guys bowl- exciting to see Eden Gardens full. ing at 90 miles per hour open- It's an awesome sight," Simmons ing and your premier fast said. bowler (Bumrah) was injured He also endorsed Indian captain for this Test, so you still have Virat Kohli's views on how Test him to come back. It's excit- cricket should be marketed. ing for world cricket. "I think Virat hit the nail on the "Teams know now that you head when he said we have to pro- have to play properly on both mote Test cricket as hard as we pro- sides - you have to have proper mote T20. Even though T20 has fast bowlers and proper spin- more money involved, we have to ners to beat India. Fast bowl- promote it the same way. I think if ing from anybody is exciting, that's done, we can see a resurgence Lucknow world cricket exciting. Bumrah, the country's highest so it's great to see that hap- of big crowds in Test cricket any- A part of the formidable West India's fast bowlers demol- ranked bowler in the format and pen." where you go in the world." Indies teams of the late 1980s and ished Bangladesh to clinch the arguably most potent weapon, Simmons is here as coach The Eden Gardens Test finished early 90s, Phil Simmons says the Test series 2-0, and that they have makes it even more impressive. of the West Indies team, which on the third day, but drew big crowds current Indian pace attack makes achieved it without Jasprit The trio of Ishant Sharma, is taking on Afghanistan in a on all three days.

Kolkata Laid low by yet another in- jury, Indian wicketkeeper-bats- Shouldn't take man Wriddhiman Saha on Wednesday sought to play down the latest setback and said more than five he expects to recover in a month's time. Speaking to media after un- dergoing a surgery in Mumbai weeks to recover: to fix a fracture on the ring fin- ger of his right hand, Saha said, "It's like a normal fracture. It Saha after finger should not take more than five weeks to recover. I will take some rest at home and then the rehab process (at the National Cricket surgery Academy) will follow." Saha has enough time to be won't get any swing at all." fit for India's next Test assign- The response to India's ment -- two Tests in New Zea- maiden pink ball Test was over- land beginning February 21 and whelming and the Eden Gardens has flown to his hometown was packed on the first two days. Siliguri for the time being. Indian pacers hogged the lime- The 35-year-old sustained light by grabbing all the 19 wick- "It was definitely challeng- pressed with his sharp reflexes visibility could have been a the injury during the historic ets that fell to hand the side an ing, especially under lights in the against the heavily-lacquered bit better. The pink ball was Day/Night Test Test against innings and 46-run victory inside twilight period. The conditions swerving pink ball. definitely challenging," he Bangladesh here. He had made three days. were also hazy. The fielders at the His low catch of said. a comeback to the side just a Saha said Day/Night Tests, for boundary line were not able to Mahmadullah, outstretched at the Saha had previously faced month back in the Tests against the time being, can be an excep- sight the ball at one go," Saha first slip, was the highlight of his the Kookaburra pink ball chal- South Africa after undergoing a tion and not the rule. said. keeping on the opening day when lenge at the domestic level. shoulder surgery following last "I think maximum matches "I guess we would not have he completed a milestone of 100 On his assessment of the SG year's Indian Premier League would be in red ball only and this faced this problem if the match dismissals in longest format. pink ball, Saha said: "It's like (IPL). can be one-off in between. What- was held in summer and not dur- Saha felt the sightscreen col- the SG ball we were used to Speaking about the Day/ ever may be the colour of the ball ing winter," he added. our, white for pink ball Tests, getting in the domestic one- Night Test, Saha said visibility or the conditions, we will always Regarded as one of the best could be improved. dayers. There will be move- was an issue because of the hazy be prepared. It's up to the BCCI wicket-keepers in the world, the "I wish the background ments when the ball is new but conditions due to the onset of to take the call," he concluded. winter in the city. seasoned stumper once again im- (sightscreen) was brighter so the when there's a bit of dew you Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 23 Bhubaneswar, Rourkela to host 2023 Men's Hockey WC

Bhubaneswar presence of world-class, top-of- he said. some big international sporting the-line facilities I would like to "This really is remarkable and events, including the 2017 Asian The 2023 Men's Hockey World announce that the 2023 Hockey contributes to grow our sport not Athletics Championships, 2017 FIH Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar World Cup will again be held in only in India but in the world Hockey World League Final, FIH and Rourkela, Odisha Chief Minis- Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. Are also." Men's Series Finals in 2019 and the ter Naveen Patnaik announced here you happy. I am happy," he said, FIH CEO Thierry Weil added: recently-concluded FIH Hockey on Wednesday. while addressing the crowd at the We are glad to come back to Olympic Qualifiers. The announcement was made to Kalinga Stadium in a brief cer- Odisha where everyone, from the The state capital is also one of mark the one-year anniversary of emony. fans to the teams and the officials, the venues for the 2020 FIFA the start of 2018 Men's Hockey The event was also attended by had such a great experience a year Women's U-17 World Cup. World Cup which too was hosted International Hockey Federation ago. During the event, the Chief by Bhubaneswar. (FIH) and Indian Olympic Associa- "Conscious of the costs gener- Minister also laid the foundation India will host the Men's tion president Narinder Batra, ated by the organisation of such stone for a staggering 17 synthetic Hockey World Cup for the second Hockey India president Mohd. world events, we think that using pitches for all the 17 blocks of consecutive time after the country Mushtaque Ahmed, Odisha Sports existing facilities - especially when Sundargarh district of the state, was picked to stage the game's Minister Tusharkanti Behera, they are of the quality of those which is a breeding ground for showpiece event in 2023 by the former India captain Dilip Tirkey, provided in Bhubaneswar - is a real Indian hockey. International Hockey Federation among others. The Indian men's advantage. Also, the income- An ambitious Hockey Grassroots (FIH) earlier this month. hockey team, currently based in generation potential of the bid Program by Hockey India too was The tournament will be held Bhubaneswar for the ongoing submitted by Hockey India will announced during the event, which from January 13 to 29. national camp, were also present. contribute to the development of will see the federation closely work "Odisha has always been the Batra extended his gratitude to hockey worldwide, which is the with the Department of Sports and cradle of hockey, and with the the Chief Minister and the hockey first mission of the International Youth Services, Government of successful organising of the Odisha loving fans of the state. Hockey Federation." Odisha for the development of the Hockey Men's World Cup "On behalf of FIH, I would like Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium sport at the grassroots' level. Bhubaneswar 2018, we showcased a to extend our sincerest thanks to will host the game's showpiece It was also announced that a very different side of our state," the Government of Odisha and tournament for the second consecu- permanent facility will be con- Patnaik said. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha tive time after successfully con- structed near the practice pitch of "We have always had a very Shri Naveen Patnaik in particular ducting the event in 2018, which the Kalinga Stadium for establish- passionate crowd which supports for their great and permanent was won by Belgium. ment of a High Performance the sport of hockey, and with the support to hockey over the years," Of late, Bhubaneswar has hosted Centre. 24 Mumbai, Thursday 28 November-04 December 2019 Filmmaking also about deeply listening to stories around: Ben Rekhi

Goa Filmmaking is not only about telling ing in the house. Some of the scenes had stories but also deeply listening to the sto- 16 actors in the frame at a time and it ries happening around you, said Ben was the biggest challenge for me,” he Rekhi, Director of ‘Watch List’. He was said. participating in a press conference along Producer of ‘Antigone’, Isabelle with Director of ‘Curiosa’ Lou Jeunet, Couture said that her film speaks about Director of ‘Captives’ Kristóf Deák, Pro- immigration, police brutality, collective ducer of ‘Antigone’ Isabelle Couture, and movement and solidarity. “ Immigration actress Nahema Ricci at the 50th Inter- is one of the big themes of our era. But national Film Festival of India in Panaji each country will be experiencing it dif- today. ferently. We were looking for authentic- On his film ‘Watch List’, Ben Rekhi ity hence didn’t cast any star or known said that the film is set in the Philip- face”, she explained. pines against the background of drug Talking about the preparations for her wars. “ It is based on a true story in which character in Antigone, actress Nahema a woman is forced to protect her chil- Ricci said, “The biggest challenge was dren by all means necessary when her to create something realistic when I had husband got killed by police under mys- to portray a character that is mythologi- terious circumstances”, he said. cal. It is Important to create a space of Replying to questions Ben Rekhi trust. It was a lot of pressure to do justice said that it is the film festivals that keep to the character but the love from the the independent films alive especially audience made it all worth.” like socially relevant cinema, comedies unusual visit paid by state secret police in the time of YouTube and streaming Attending the press conference, Di- and art cinemas”, he added. to a family. “ Instead of arresting the fam- platforms. “ Film festivals may have this rector of Curiosa Lou Jeunet said, “ “It Describing his period drama set in ily the police held the family captives bad reputation of turning into the show- is my first feature film. I fell in love with Budapest of 1950s, Director of ‘Cap- in their own home. As the police start to casing point of art films. But it is a ste- a photograph of a woman and it made tives’ Kristóf Deák said that the film is a capture every other one who paid a visit reotypic view. Film festivals are fantas- me curious to investigate about it lead- real life story about an unexpected and to the family, people keep accumulat- tic and have room for all kinds of films ing to the making of Curiosa.”

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