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NEW DELHI, Monday, December 2, 2019 www.mailtoday.in / www.mailonline.in Vol. 13 No. 17| Pages 32| ` 5.00 Airtel & Voda Idea PREPARING hike pre-paid tariffs, THE PITCH Jio ups rates by 40% Longer stint for Ganguly? SEE PAGE 24 BCCI will seekSC nod 3 MINORS CRASH SCOOTER for diluting tenure cap SEE PAGE 4 SEE PAGE 28 IN OLD DELHI, ARE DEAD

DELHI REALITY CHECK POST HYDERABAD HORROR Lack of police patrolling, desolate stretches & authorities passing the buck keep women unsafe even 7 years after Delhi gang rape COPCRUNCH,

Female-led films don’t get the same financial backing as those headlined by male superstars, complains actor Katrina Kaif. UNLITROADS ‘Women-led films don’t get big budgets’ PUTWOMEN SEE PAGE 18 CAPT WARNS OF‘PAK PLOT’ Punjab CM said Pakistan minister’s disclosure that Kartarpur Corridor was the brainchild of its Army Chief AP ATHIGHRISKBy Chayyanika Nigam General Bajwa exposed its charred body was in New Delhi found 25 km away in nefarious intent. A veterinary doctor an underpass. was gang-raped, A terrible truth is that this could have very well hap- killed and burnt in pened in the National Cap- REPORT Hyderabad on ital. Even seven years after Wednesday night. the Munirka gang rape, ON PAGE safety of women (or lack of THREE The horror unfolded it) continues to be a huge on the city’s Outer question-mark in Delhi. There are 2,000 dark and des- Ring Road next to a olate stretches in the Capital – toll booth where identified by Delhi Police – there were no street which are considered too dan- gerous for women to venture lights. The next out, especially in the evening Police officers inspect the site where they found Amarinder Singh morning, her Turn to Page 2 the burned body of the vet, in Hyderabad. 2 NEWS Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 PICTURE FOR REPRESENTATION continued from page 1 hours. Such stretches are located around the airport, Metro and Railway stations, malls and even posh South Delhi localities. Multiple civic agencies have failed to install or repair street lights in these dark zones for years now. Expressing concern about women’s safety in the Capital, The root of the 20-year-old Gunjan Goyal, a make-up artist pursuing her matter,be it crime B.Sc from Delhi University, says she experiences a persistent fear against women, every time she passes through children and aged these dark stretches. “I often ride my scooty to go to nearby persons or law and places and drive a car too. But still I feel insecure whenever I order,is a depleted have to pass an isolated stretch or a dimly lit road lit. I do carry a police force. pepper spray with me, but the DELHI HIGH COURT fear lives constantly with me,” said Goyal. Twenty-five of these stretches are extremely crime-prone. Fif- teen of these lead to Metro Sta- Even dedicated PCR tions such as ITO, Jama Masjid, Govindpuri, Dwarka Mor, Uttam vans such as street Nagar, Janakpuri West, Janakpuri East, Tilak Nagar, crime preventive Shadipur, Chandni Chowk, vehicles “Prakhar” Kashmere Gate, New Delhi, Adarsh Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya and anti-terror and Jahangirpuri. The other stretches on this list include operation vehicles South Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Saket, Vasant have been asked to Vihar and Dhaula Kuan neigh- respond to calls of bourhoods. women,especially HC SOUNDS A WARNING in night. A rude wake-up call concern- ing the lack of women’s safety in SHARAT KUMAR SINHA, Delhi came in 2012 when a 23- DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF year-old physiotherapy intern THE DARK POLICE (PCR) was gang-raped on a moving bus in a South Delhi neighbourhood. It paved the way for promulga- tion of new laws and six new fast-track courts to ensure There is only one safety of women not just in Delhi female police officer but across the country. But as things stand, even the courts are for every 3,236 dismayed by the ground reality. In one such observation on Fri- ROAD women in India and day, the Delhi High court, which has been monitoring efforts to the strength of improve policing in the city since women police in the 2012 case, put the blame on “depleted” police force. India is 7.28% of the “The root of the matter, be it crime against women, children total police.The lack and aged persons or law and of female police staff order, is a depleted police force,” TO FEAR the court said observing why is fuelling the rise in couldn’t Delhi be as safe for citi- zens as Mumbai is. The Hyderabad incident has prompted crime against According to Delhi Police, there are only 10,184 women women. cops in the department out of a total strength of 87,500 person- KUNDAN SRIVASTAVA, nel. The vacancies add up to the police to issue fresh instructions HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST 26,000 – more than double of what the existing strength is. In its hearing on Friday, the Court gave a raft of directions to about responding to emergency calls make the city safer for women Policemen can be and children, and suggested spotted near pickets, that women cops in mufti be deputed at vulnerable locations. employed with a private firm in sometimes switched off," he said. she was found sitting on a pave- but when it comes to Lawyer Rahul Mehra, who was Nehru Place ment near Parliament protest- patrolling,we hardly representing Delhi Police, On their part, the police have RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS ing about crimes against informed the bench that four countered the charge of inade- women. see them on bikes or years ago there was a shortage quate patrolling. A senior officer The Hyderabad incident has, of 61,000 personnel, and now the said PCR vans did intensive however, prompted the Delhi PCR vans.Forget shortfall stands at 52,000. He patrolling of 325 vulnerable Police to shake off its apathy BELATED REALISATION also drew the court’s attention routes frequented by families, and issue fresh instructions to The statistics of crimes against about female cops, to the long duty hours, burden working women and night rev- its personnel in terms of women, maintained by Delhi of workload and meager salary ellers at regular intervals. The responding to distress calls. Police and accessed by MAIL even the male cops that police personnel draw. police control room (PCR) is the PCR vans have been asked to TODAY, paint a shameful pic- vanish in the night. The court then asked the Cen- first respondent to any distress receive calls of women on a pri- ture. Six cases of rape and eight tre to re-examine the issue of call received by the police. “We ority. “Even dedicated PCR vans cases of molestation were filed TANIA GUPTA, augmenting manpower in Delhi have an all-women SWAT team like street crime preventive vehi- every day on an average in the Police and take steps to fill the in which women commandos cles “Prakhar” and anti-terror national capital this year till HR MANAGER existing vacancies immediately. have been trained. This is the operation vehicles are asked to November 15, according to Delhi only such ‘All Women SWAT respond to calls of women, espe- Police statistics. As many as Team’ in India. The team is ded- cially in night,” said Sharat 1947 rape cases have been regis- A QUESTION OF GENDER icated to tackle hardened Kumar Sinha, Deputy Commis- tered by Delhi Police till Novem- Instead of showing Human rights activist Kundan criminals and to combat sioner of Police (PCR). ber 15. A total of 2616 women Srivastava said the acute short- terrorist activities. All Last week, the North reported molestation cases, 427 their might against age of female staff in the police women SWAT person- The East District’s filed a case of insult to modesty innocent students, and women-friendly police sta- nel have been HC gave women's patrol unit of women. Plus, 3104 cases of tions discouraged women from equipped with guns directions to got a fleet of new kidnapping of women in Delhi the police should try reporting the crime. “Just imag- colour-coded pink have been registered. such as AK-47rifles make the city safer ine: there is only one female and corner shot scooters and hel- On September 23 Chief minis- to use the energy to police for every 3,236 women in devices with enha- and instructed that mets to fight ter, Arvind Kejriwal announced India and the strength of women nced night vision,” women cops in mufti crime on the that his government will install round up anti-social police India is 7.28 percent of the said Delhi Police streets. "This is to 2.1 lakh streetlights across the total police. The lack of female be deputed in dark elements so that spokesperson MS stretches give equal respect national Capital to remove police staff is fuelling the rise in Randhawa, Deputy to women officers. Delhi’s dark spots and ensure nobody dares think crime against women,” he said. Commissioner of Police The patrolling is done the safety of women. The police are aware of this (central). “Teams have from morning 11 am to 1 “This is a workable solution for about carrying out chasm. “Every year more than been deployed to keep an extra pm and from 5pm to 7 pm,” removing the dark spots in 800 women will be added to the vigil on these dark stretches. Deputy Commissioner of Police Delhi,” the CM had said then. heinous crimes such force as a 33 per cent component Proper patrolling is done in and Ved Prakash Surya said. The work on streetlights to be as these. of the 2,500-2600 yearly vacan- around these spots to ensure But women’s activists are far taken up by power distribution cies,” a police official said. safety. Also, cops have been from impressed. Delhi Commis- companies has already begun, a SWATI MALIWAL, Staff shortage apart, many instructed to accompany sion of Women chairperson Delhi Government official said. women allege they do not see women in case they are passing Swati Maliwal accused the Cen- Addressing a public meeting in DELHI COMMISSION OF too many police personnel on by these stretches alone,” Rand- tre of failing to ensure the safety Okhla area on Sunday, Kejriwal WOMEN CHAIRPERSON the patrol in the evening. hawa said. of women in the Capital, expressed concern over the “Policemen can be spotted near A senior police official said, “Instead of showing their might ‘poor’ law and order situation in pickets, but when it comes to whenever during patrolling they against innocent students, the Delhi. “We have installed CCTV patrolling, we hardly see them find any defunct streetlight or police should try to use the cameras and are installing street on bikes or PCR vans. Forget no lighting, they inform the energy to round up anti-social lights in the city. I appeal to the about female cops, even the heads of the civic agencies. elements so that nobody dares Union Home Minister [Amit male cops vanish in the night. In "Every day, a chart is prepared to think of carrying out heinous Shah] to take stringent steps to the coming days in December, and mailed to civic authorities crime such as these,” Maliwal streamline the security arrange- even the strength of policemen for repair and installation. Dur- said, referring to the incident in ments of Delhi,” the CM said. on pickets will be depleted,” said ing a recent dark spot analysis, which a woman, in her mid-20s, (With inputs from Taniya Mathur, a HR manager we found that these lights were was detained on Saturday after Ajay Kumar in New Delhi) Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019March 11, 2019 SPOTLIGHT 11 SOUTH BLOCK SANDEEP UNNITHAN

CABS Artists' impression of the AWACS-India radar Army’s mounted on an Airbus A330. relook at 400 Israeli howitzer buy

SPG OPTS FOR DESI JVPC THE INDIAN army’s artillery arm had withered from nearly three decades of neglect—the MoD nod curse of the Bofors scandal of the mid-1980s had paralysed decision making among politicians and bureacrats. But a spate of rapid- fire acquisitions over the last five years has changed that. On acquisition are 100 self-propelled K9 ‘Vajra’ howitzers from South to IAF’s eye Korea, 145 155 M-777 Ultra Light Howitzers from the US and 114 indigenous Dhanush 155/45 how- itzers produced by the Ordnance Factory Board. The OFB is also PRIME MINISTER Narendra of the weapon last month. upgunning 300 of the Indian Modi’s bodyguards could Army’s 130 mm M-46 towed The JVPC was developed to artillery pieces to the 155/45 mm soon carry their first replace the WW2-era 9 mm calibre. All upgraded guns called in the sky indegenously designed, Sterling carbine used by the ‘Sharang’ will be supplied to AST Thursday, bought in 2004. An option clause developed and manufac- Indian security forces. The the Indian Army by 2022. Amidst the Defence to buy two additional Phalcons tured weapon. The Special 5.56x30 round carbine was for `5,800 crore seems to have Protection Group, (SPG) initially developed for the Acquisition Cou- been shelved. which is finicky about its Indian Army which opted Questions remain on ncil chaired by The IAF in 2008 approved the weapons and equipment, is instead for a weapon firing the viability of the deal Defence Minister DRDO’s Centre for Airborne looking to buy a limited the larger 5.56 x 45 mm Rajnath Singh Studies (CABS) laboratory’s number of Joint Venture round forcing the DRDO and revalidatedL the Accep- project to build an indigeneous Protective Carbines (JVPC). OFB to seek clients among four gun programs running in AWACS. The CCS cleared it in tance of Necessity (AON) Designed, developed and the police and central parallel, comes the recent buzz of 2013. The CABS’ search for a a fifth-- the army’s possible for a key force-multiplier fuel-efficient, long-range, wide- produced by the DRDO-OFB police organisations. A big combine, the carbines will boost came from a CRPF import of 400 155/52 howitzers for the Indian Air Force – body platform aircraft con- from Israel’s Elbit. The proposal verged on to the Airbus 330. complement the SPG’s arse- order for 10,000 JVPCs. two indigeneously built nal of small arms imported While the SPG order is to buy 400 towed howitzer, 400 off- Negotiations for acquiring two the-shelf and 1,180 to be built AWACS mounted on an A330s for the program were from Belgian manufacturer unlikely to be of that size, it Airbus 330 aircraft. under license, got MoD approval completed in 2016 in the tenure FN Herstal. The SPG was beats any other in sheer way back in 2007. In 2017, the AWACS are long-range radars of then DRDO Chief reportedly satisfied by trials visibility. mounted on aircraft that can see Dr S Christopher. The AWACs Elbit-Bharat Forge consortium over 400 km away, detect air- are said to cost `2,200 crore beat out its closest competitor the borne threats including hostile inclusive of the aircraft cost. Ini- Nexter-L&T consortium in a deal missiles and is aircraft and tially, the DRDO wanted the three phases over the next contract has been inked. Air estimated at $ 1 billion (Rs 7000 vector friendly. IAF to bear 80 per cent of decade. The first two prototypes Chief Marshal crore). But since then, the acqui- The IAF currently AWACS the cost, but the IAF will be delivered seven years RKS Bhadauria, a key mover of sition was in the cold storage. At operates three are radars view — to only under- from the date of signing the con- the AWACS project, is also least one former DG of artillery, Israeli-built ‘Phal- that mounted on take 40 per cent — is tract with Airbus. The long lead pushing to induct five more Lt General P Ravi Shankar, con’ AWACS air- believed to have pre- time, DRDO sources suggest, is Netra AEW&C platforms. expressed his reservations on the aircraft that can see because Airbus will deliver the The writer is Executive craft mounted on over 400km away vailed. The plan is to Israeli gun’s structural integrity Russian IL-76’ field six aircraft in two aircraft four years after the Editor, India Today. after it failed during trials.

INDIAN ARMS NO ‘MILAN’ EXPORTS SEE BHEESHMA TANKS ON A ROLL LAST MONTH, the Ordnance Fac- WITH CHINA, tory Board received one of its ANNUAL RISE largest orders — a $2.6 billion AMID the gloomy economic (`19,107 crore) indent to pro- PAKISTAN? data, falling GDP and con- duce 464 T-90 S/SK Mark- III WARSHIPS from 41 coun- tracting exports, comes tanks. The tanks are to be pro- tries will converge on Visakh- some good news. Exports of duced at the Heavy Vehicles apatnam next year for defence hardware out of Factory Avadi near Chennai. MILAN 2020, one of the India have been surging. The cost of the contract largest naval exercises to be This is a heartening trend. includes 464 tanks, essential held by India. India is the world’s second spares, engineering suppport But, interestingly, China largest importer of defence equipment and explosive reac- and Pakistan don’t figure in equipment. Its weak indige- tive armour elements for the the list of countries invited neous defence industry by India. Tabled in the Lok means it is only a modest tanks. The contract includes a Sabha by Minister of State exporter of defence equip- `179 crore license fee to be for Defence Shripad Naik the ment. In 2016-17 for paid to Rosoboronexport of list includes Indonesia, Thai- instance, it exported just Russia. land, Sri Lanka, Comoros, `1,521 crore worth of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, defence equipment mainly France, Malaysia, Vietnam, ammunition to countries in HVF Avadi near Chennai Maldives, Oman, Kuwait, Africa and Asia. will make 464 tanks Eritrea, Mozambique, Aus- Figures for defence export tralia, Myanmar, Brunei, authorisations recently Mauritius, Iran, Bahrain, tabled in Parliament show Sudan, Somalia, New that defence exports more The Indian army operates Zealand, Philippines, Cam- than doubled from `4,682 over 4000 tanks, bulk of them bodia, Madagascar, UAE, crore in 2017 to `10,745 crore being the T-72s purchased from tanks from Russia earlier this indigenisation component in the Israel, Kenya, the US, Japan, in 2018. The list includes Russia in the early 1980s. The T- year. The new tanks to be tank —about 82% with efforts Singapore, Bangladesh, Sey- patrol vessels, helicopters, 90S “Bheeshma” which the acquired by 2026, will form 10 are on way to achieve 90% of chelles, Qatar, Egypt, Tanza- sonars and radars, avionics, army operates 18 regiments of, new armoured corps regiments. indigenisation over the next few nia, the UK, South Korea small caliber ammunition, began to be imported from Technology transfer for the years. The tank engine for and Russia. The PLA Navy grenades, telecommunica- Russia in the early 2000s and manufacture of T-90 tanks was instance, is 100% indigenised being left out is strange con- tion equipment , coastal sur- built under licence at the HVF transferred to India between and manufactured by the sidering the slew of confi- veillance equipment, simula- Avadi beginning 2009. 2004 and 2006. OFB officials say Engine factory Avadi. The trans- dence building measures tors, bullet-proof jackets and the contract comes at a time mission systems are also manu- between India and China on body armour. Earlier this year, the CCS the military front. approved the purchase of 464 when they have achieved a high factured at the HVF. 12

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PUNJAB CM Amarinder Singh on Sunday said Pakist- an Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid's disclosure that Kart- arpur Corridor was the brain- Amarinder blasts Pak’s child of their Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and it wi- ll hurt India forever had exp- osed Islamabad's nefarious intent behind the initiative. Singh expressed serious conce- ‘devious’ Kartarpur ploy rn over this admission by the Pak- istan minister and said that in validating his stand on the issue, Rashid had completely bared the wicked design of Pakistan behind the Corridor, which India had hoped would emer- ge as a bridge of peace between the 2 nations. Given Rashid's revela- tion, the chief minister also urged his former cabi- net colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu to be cautious in his dealings with the Imran Khan government in Pak- istan. Singh took strong exception to Rashid's rem- arks that the Corridor would hurt India forever, which would forever reme- mber the wound inflicted on it by Gen Bajwa with the Kartarpur Corridor. Terming it an open and blatant threat against Punjab Chief Minister India's security and integ- Captain Amarinder Singh. The Punjab CM was reacting to Pakistan’s railways minister’s disclosure that the Kartarpur rity, he warned Pakistan to not attempt to indulge in corridor was the brainchild of their army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa any misadventure against was thrown open on its neighbour. “Don't make November 9, three days the mistake of reading ahead of the 550th birth weakness in our gratitude anniversary of the Sikhism for the opening of the Cor- founder. ridor,” he said, warn- Prime Minister ing India would Narendra Modi give a befitting Singh inaugurated response to any urged Sidhu the portion of bid by Pakistan the Corridor to attack its to be cautious falling on borders or its and not allow his the Indian people. personal friendship side while Declaring with Pakistan prime PM Khan that India wou- inaugurated ld never let Pak- minister cloud his judgement. the part on istan fulfil its the Pakistani despicable ambi- side. Amarinder tions, Singh said in a recalled that he statement that any such had all along maintained attempt by Islamabad that while he was extrem- would be met with retalia- ely happy, as a Sikh, at the tion of the kind that they opening of the Corridor to would never be able to sur- enable access to Indian vive. On Saturday, Rashid devotees to Kartarpur claimed the opening of the Gurdwara, the threat it Corridor was the brain- posed to our country could child of Gen Bajwa and it not be ignored. will hurt India forever, con- Singh had been repeat- tradicting his govern- edly urging caution on the ment's assertion that the matter, warning that Pak- idea behind the initiative istan was trying to win the was of Prime Minister sympathies of Sikhs by Imran Khan. opening the Corridor to The Corridor, connecting further the ISI-backed Dera Baba Nanak in Gur- 'Referendum 2020 agenda' daspur district with the (a campaign by the Sikhs historic Gurdwara Darbar for Justice for a separate Sahib in Kartarpur, Pak- Sikh state. SFJ has been istan, the final resting banned by Indian govern- place of Guru Nanak Dev, ment). — PTI ‘BJP condemns Pragya’s remark’

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the government and BJP strongly condemn remarks of BJP Lok Sabha member Pragya Singh Thakur on Nathuram Godse. Replying to comments made by veteran industri- alist Rahul Bajaj at the Economic Times award function, Shah said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has already con- demned her remarks and the party has taken action against her. “Neither the Union Home Minister government, nor the BJP Amit Shah was reacting supports such remarks. to the remarks of We strongly condemn it,” industrialist Rahul Bajaj he said. Bajaj said there is an from attending its parlia- atmosphere of fear, and mentary party meeting in people are afraid to criticise the ongoing session and the government and do not removed her from the con- have the confidence that sultative committee on the government will appre- defence. ciate any criticism. Thakur Prime Minister Narendra created a controversy on Modi had earlier said that Wednesday with her he would never forgive remarks in the Lower Thakur for insulting House of Parliament during Mahatma Gandhi by calling DMK member A Raja's nar- his assassin Nathuram ration of a statement by Godse a true patriot. Nathuram Godse before a The home ministry denied court on why he killed allegation that there was an Mahatma Gandhi. atmosphere of fear in the The BJP barred Thakur country. -PTI ’

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’ Mail Today, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 Sports Ferrari summoned by FIA over Mail fuel irregularities in Leclerc’s car PHOTOS: AFP FAST & FABULOUS World champ Hamilton bids fitting goodbye to season with Abu Dhabi GP victory

EWIS Hamilton fortable lead over Ferrari’s finished his sixth Charles Leclerc, who had passed world champi- Max Verstappen on the first lap. However, it was Verstappen who onship-winning finished second, passing the season with a Monegasque impressively commanding vic- halfway through the evening’s Ltory at the Abu Dhabi action. He piled down the inside Grand Prix. Fireworks lit of the Ferrari and poked himself ahead into Turn 8, pushing the night sky as the Briton Leclerc aside. crossed the line after a Leclerc fought back and the race he totally dominated two touched wheels soon after- from pole position. wards but there was no way past It was his 11th win of the sea- Verstappen, who claimed third son, his 84th in total, just seven place in the drivers’ champi- short of the record 91 victories onship behind the two Mercedes. held by Michael Schumacher. But Hamilton, in a golden crash There was never a moment’s helmet, was miles down the road, doubt about the identity of winning by 17 sec, lapping all but the winner throughout the the top handful. He also banged twilight-to-night race, the in the fastest lap late on. concluding instalment of a Leclerc finished third to confirm 21-round season. his mastery over his Ferrari team- Hamilton, 34, was off mate Sebastian Vettel this year. cleanly at the start However, Leclerc faces a post- and soon estab- race investigation into a possible lished a com- fuel irregularity. —Daily Mail RESULT 1. Hamilton, Mercedes, 1:34:05.715 2. Verstappen, Red Bull, +16.772s 3. Leclerc, Ferrari, +43.435s 4. Bottas, Mercedes, +44.379s 5. Vettel, Ferrari, +64.357s 6. Albon, Red Bull, +69.205s 7. Perez, Racing Point, +1 Lap 8. Norris, McLaren, +1 Lap 9. Kvyat, Toro Rosso, +1 Lap 10. Sainz Jr., Renault, +1 Lap

Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton waves at crowd after winning the race on Sunday. Red Bull Racing’s driver Max Verstappen performs doughnuts as he celebrates his second-place finish at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Published & Printed by Amit Gupta on behalf of T.V. Today Network Limited. Printed at The Indian Express (P) Limited Press, A-8, Sector-7, Noida - 201301 and G.H. Prints Pvt. Ltd, A-256, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase -1, New Delhi - 110 020. Published at F – 26, First Floor, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001. Editor: Dwaipayan Bose RNI No.: DELENG / 2007 / 21922 22 GOOD HEALTH Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Monday,Monday, DecemberDecember 2,2, 20192019 good Keeping the microflora balance in your stomach is important. Here’s how you can manage it

Start them early: Give kids foods rich in probiotics and lots of fruit and vegetables for balanced gut health. ‘Butter chicken BE GOOD TO with naan is tough to digest’ Rebekah Blank, brand head, Fabcafe by YOUR GUT FabIndia, talks about the need to pay attention to what we eat and how we eat it By SMITHA VERMA WHAT ARE THE we feed children well so COMMON SIGNS OF they don’t develop gut T A health workshop titled ‘The AN UNHEALTHY GUT? issues later on in life. Make Happy Gut’, nutritionist Rebekah sure they don’t have too These would be regular Blank explained rather jovially how much sugar, feed them pro- all diseases begin in the gut. A digestive issues like acidity, biotics and lots of vegeta- gas and bloating, stomach famous saying, it wasn’t lost on the bles and fruits. Also, make dozen odd people who had gathered aches or discomfort after sure they don’t eat too eating meals. many starchy carbohy- aroundA her at a popular café in Noida. drates and figure out if kids The gut is the centre of our immune system and WHAT ARE THE one of the most important organs of the body. Our have a sensitivity to gluten gut is where we digest our food and where we DAMAGING EFFECTS OF A and dairy or other common assimilate the nutrients into the rest of our body BAD GUT ON HEALTH IN allergens and cut them out to nourish ourselves. “A good gut means a healthy THE LONG RUN? of their diet before it leads functioning digestive system. It means we are get- In the long run if your gut is to bigger gut issues. ting proper nutrition from the food we are eating, not well that means you are that we have good energy, we don’t have toxins WHAT IS A COMPLETE leaking into our bodies and last but not the least not receiving proper nutri- we have strong immune systems,” explained tion from the food that one NO-NO? Blank, brand head, Fabcafe by Fabindia. is eating. This leads to When it comes to food pair- chronic fatigue and often an ings it is very important not unhealthy gut can cause to combine heavy combina- TUMMY TALES strength of your immunity, regu- According to the GOQii India inflammation all over the tions such as starches with The gut consists of approxi- lates weight, recovery, healing, Fit Report released earlier this body — means a weakened proteins especially meat. This mately 80 per cent of the immune colon health, toxicity in the body year, ‘gut health’ is an area of key immune system. Inflamma- system and 95 per cent of sero- and several other functions,” says concern. The report indicates 35 is very common. For instance tonin or the “feel-good” hormone, tion also causes stress we often have chicken a nutritionist with GOQii, a pre- per cent of the users having con- is also produced here. “An indi- ventive healthcare company. cerns regarding acidity and indi- which is related to tikka with naan or vidual’s intestines [gut] contain lifestyle diseases from The issues around gut health gestion. Constipation is plagu- chicken curry with rice pounds of good bacteria, whose only seem to be increasing year on ing 14 per cent of them, which is diabetes to hormone or even butter chicken job is to help with the absorption year, indicating a downward trend higher than the last year by 10 issues to arthritis and with naan. of nutrients from the food you in India’s health as far as per cent. Bloating too has auto-immune diseases These are extremely eat. The good bacteria nutrition is concerned. increased from 8.5 to 10 per cent. to heart attacks. An heavy and difficult determines the It’s quite clear why the tummy unhealthy gut is also to digest. Another is in trouble. Bacteria, fungi and related to mental important tip is virus, collectively called micro- health issues like one should avoid biome, exist in the gastrointesti- depression or fruit after a full nal tract and for a body to func- anxiety. meal, it is tion properly, it must maintain the right balance of bacteria in always better the gut. But our modern lifestyle HOW CAN WE to wait 30 min- results in most of our health prob- TAKE CARE OF utes and have it lems. “Stress, anxiety, high blood CHILDREN'S or have it at a sugar, insomnia, inappropriate entirely eating habits and intake of DIET TO BUILD separate time so processed food and the consump- A HEALTHY it gets digested tion of antibiotics can damage the GUT? on its own. gut microbiome,” says Mohamad It is important Yusuf N Shaikh, founder of Rebekah Blank. Kudrati Ayurved Health Center. The most worrying concern is

PILATES THE MERMAID STRETCH: � The hand closest to your back knee can pull on this knee to increase the stretch in your Quadra- like any well � established This exercise stretches your obliques, shoulders, tus Lomborum if you keep both hips firmly on the exercise and inner thighs. It opens your side body, length- mat. Try reaching towards the point where the FITNESS system has ening the muscles between the ribs and pelvis. wall and ceiling meet if you are indoors. This will depths that This can aid in being able to fully expand your help you to keep the spine long and avoid we lose sight chest in breathing. It prepares you for moves that excessive disc compression. Inhale of some call for twisting and bending. at the top of the movement and really MANTRA � Sit with your legs in an open fourth picture your top lung expand- interesting exercises position as pictured. Inhale to ing and your ribs flaring. that impact prepare, think of lengthening your Exhale to return to the our bodies spine towards the ceiling. Start starting position. all round with the arm on the side front Repeat on both sides and help leg. As you exhale raise it approximately 3-5 develop a overhead and reach over times, then change strong, to sidebend. leg position and supple body. repeat again. I am going Vesna P Jacob to drag two such HOLISTIC FITNESS EXPERT, exercises out in AUTHOR AND PHYSIOTHERAPIST depth. 4 NEWS Mail Today, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 Weather at a glance 3 minors riding without helmets killed in mishap PHOTOS: K ASIF By Arvind Ojha and Abhishek Anand in New Delhi THREE boys died in an accident in Delhi after the speeding scooty that they were traveling in crashed into a pole late night on Saturday near the Khooni Darwaza. According to the police, the deceased, identified as Mohammad Saad (14), Osama Malik (17) and Hamza Malik (15), all stayed near Turkman Gate with their families. Hamza and Saad were cousins and were study- ing at a private school in Nizamuddin while their friend Osama was study- ing at a madrassa near Delhi Gate.

Kin allege PCR van (Above) Police cordon off the spot where three boys were killed after their chased the boys scooty (below) crashed into a pole on Saturday late night in Delhi, on Sunday. our family,” Mohamad Isla- mudin, uncle of deceased The three deceased had Osama said. come to a petrol pump to “Police officers, including get fuel filled in their the central district and scooty. The speeding chief PRO of Delhi police scooty reportedly crashed DCP Mandeep Singh into a pole on their way, Randhawa, reached the according to the police. spot but no one briefed us. Preliminary investigation What is the use of so many revealed that the scooty had CCTV cameras installed if skid for about 300-400 metres they are unable to reveal The air we breathe before hitting the pole. details of one accident?” 172 MANDIR MARG 146 When the three boys were said Shad’s uncle. seen by passersby lying A senior police officer of unconscious on the road, central district said that they tipped the police. the investigation is under- 300 600 300 600 They were taken to a hospi- way and everything will be tal where all three were explained in the court 0 900 0 900 declared dead on arrival. before the victim’s family Family members have members. PM10 PM2.5 alleged that scooty was The CCTV camera being chased by PCR van, installed near the site of 277 PUNJABI BAGH 200 because of which, the boys the accident was report- must have accelerated rescued by auto drivers “I don’t know who was edly not functioning. their scooty. However, the and taken to nearby LNJP chasing them. I just want The police is now check- 300 600 300 600 police says that no PCR hospital. I was informed by to know actual sequence of ing the CCTV camera of van was chasing the boys. doctors of LNJP hospital events. Local police is not Maulana Azad Medical “It is hard to understand, after the bodies arrived providing any information College, which is located 0 900 0 900 three youths travelling on there. We have strong sus- which is creating suspi- near the accident spot, so PM10 PM2.5 scooty died on the spot picion that someone was cion. Why are they hiding that the exact cause of the which is known as busy chasing them,” said Shad’s facts if nothing went accident can be ascer- 440 ANAND VIHAR 212 round the clock. They were father Mohamad Salaudin. wrong? It is a big loss to tained. 300 600 300 600 Sisodia blames Centre for onion price hike 0 900 0 900 By Pankaj Jain in New Delhi PM10 PM2.5 Delhi Dy PM10—Particulate Matter 2.5-10 DELHI’S Deputy Chief Minister Man- CM Manish PERMISSIBLE LIMIT ish Sisodia and Food and Civil Sup- Sisodia micrometres in diameter, PM10: 100 PM2.5: 60 PM2.5—Particulate Matter 2.5 plies Minister Imran Hussain on with Delhi micrometres in diameter or smaller. Sunday alleged that the Union gov- Food and ernment is trying to create scarcity Civil Good + Satisfactory Moderate Poor of onions in Delhi. Supplies Very Poor Severe Very severe They also said that the union gov- Minister ernment failed to ensure provision Imran of onions in Delhi as assured in writ- Hussain in ing on September 5. New Delhi Green Slice on Sunday. About 15,000 light years away, in a He said the Centre failed in its distant spiral arm of the Milky Way, there is a black hole about 70 times as promise to provide onions heavy as the Sun. The black hole seems too big to be the product of a ernment has stopped providing December 9. Despite the written single star collapsing, which poses “This issue arose due to either onions to Delhi government, in assurance, the union government questions of how black holes form. spoilage of onion stocks due to neg- spite of repeated requests,” the has not realeased the 10 trucks of ligence by the union government Deputy CM alleged. onions, but have instead sent five or the ill-motivated efforts to ben- “When the onion prices started to trucks and 3-4 trucks on average Emergency numbers efit the interests of the hoarders. rise, on September 5 the central per day. The trucks were not even People are facing difficulties government wrote to us saying that full. Only 14,000 kilograms of onions POLICE 100 INDIAN RAILWAYS 131 because of the rising price of they had 56,000 metric tonne stock in total,” Sisodia added. onions. It is the case across the FIRE 101 INDIAN AIRLINES 1400 of onions and asked the Delhi gov- Sisodiya said the state govern- country. But in Delhi, the central ernment to procure onions as ment was well prepared with com- AMBULANCE 102 FLIGHT ARRIVAL 1402 government consciously created a required. Later, we asked for the plete machinery to sell that onions AIIMS BLOOD BANK 26588700 FLIGHT DEPARTURE 1403 scarcity of onions. The central gov- provision of onions on daily basis till on a subsidised prices every day. 14 Mail Today, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019

Eleven people were wounded in a shooting The devastating impact of RLDLY early Sunday in New Orleans’ ‘global warming that threatens French Quarter, a popular humanity is a pushback from tourist hub, US police said, adding that two of the victims Nature under assault. WISE were in a critical condition. — ANTONIO GUTERRES,’ UN CHIEF

File photo of US President Donald Iran ‘may Trump during one his election campaigns. reconsider’ nuke deal obligations IRAN warned Sunday it may “seriously reconsider” its commitments to the UN atomic watchdog if European parties to a nuclear deal trig- ger a dispute mechanism that could lead to sanctions. The 2015 nuclear accord has been unravelling since last year when the United States unilaterally withdrew from it and began reimposing sanc- tions on Iran. The three European coun- tries still party to the deal — Britain, France and Germany — have been trying to salvage it but their efforts have so far borne little fruit. “If they use the trigger (mechanism), Iran would be forced to seriously reconsider some of its commitments to the International Atomic Democrats consider charges of misconduct by Prez Energy Agency,” said parlia- ment speaker Ali Larijani. U.S. PRESIDENT Donald “If they think doing so is Trump faced two dead- more beneficial to them, they can go ahead,” he said at a lines in Congress on Sun- news conference in Tehran. day as Democrats pre- pared to shift the focus of their impeachment inquiry from fact-finding Trump faces 2 to the consideration of possible charges of mis- conduct over his dealings with Ukraine. The Democratic-led House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, tasked with con- impeachments sidering charges known as articles of impeachment, has given the president until 6 p.m. EST (2300 GMT) on Sunday to say whether he or his legal counsel will partici- Iran parliament speaker pate in an impeachment Ali Larijani hearing on Wednesday. as focus shifts In May, one year after the US The hearing, the first in a series elected president. The White of proceedings expected before pullout, Iran began retaliat- House has not yet indicated ing by scaling back its com- the committee, will hear testi- whether it will take part in the mony on the impeachment House Judiciary proceedings. BIDEN’S IOWA TRIP WILL mitments to the deal — known process established under the House Judiciary Chairman formally as the Joint Compre- U.S. Constitution from a panel of Jerrold Nadler has also set a 5 hensive Plan of Action. legal experts that has yet to be p.m. EST deadline on Friday for FOCUS ON PRESIDENT Following its latest step back named. Trump to say whether he this month, the European par- Hearings before the intends to mount a JOE Biden launched an promise you,” Biden told a ties warned the JCPOA’s dis- committee, which has He defense at further pro- eight-day bus tour of Iowa few hundred supporters pute resolution mechanism responsibility for on Saturday projecting outside his Council Bluff ceedings expected could be triggered if Iran con- crafting any formal has denied confidence, ignoring his campaign office, “we’re next week that tinued down that path. charges against wrongdoing would examine the many Democratic presi- going to win this race, and Trump, are a major and called the evidence against dential competitors and we’re going to beat Donald It covers various stages step toward possi- impeachment him. pledging that he will Trump, and we’re going to that could take several ble charges. Demo- months to unfold, but the cratic House inquiry a witch Three investigat- unseat President Donald change America.” Speaker Nancy ing panels, led by Trump in 2020. Behind the opti- issue could eventually end hunt aimed at the House Intelli- up before the UN Security Pelosi, who will unseating him The former vice mism, Biden aides make the final deci- gence Committee, president pledged acknowledge he Council, which could decide sion, has not said yet are due to release a first to win the must sharpen his to reimpose sanctions. whether the Republican formal evidence report Larijani also suggested the this week after lawmakers February 3 Iowa message and president should be formally caucuses, bolster his voter current deadlock with the impeached. But in a letter to return to Congress on Tuesday United States could be “fixed” supporters last week, she called from their Thanksgiving recess. despite recent outreach opera- for him to be held accountable The report will outline evidence polls suggesting tion ahead of if Iran’s arch-foe learns from for his actions. gathered by lawmakers on the his standing the caucuses the past. Ahead of the 2015 Trump has denied any wrong- panel, along with those on the there has slipped that start Democ- deal, then US president doing and called the impeach- House Foreign Affairs and Over- in recent months. rats’ 2020 voting. Barack Obama said that I accept Iran’s enrichment, ment inquiry a witch hunt aimed sight committees. “I promise you, I Joe Biden —PTI at unseating a democratically —Reuters now let’s negotiate. —AFP ‘West’s investment needed to keep China at bay’ SRI Lanka’s new president Gotabaya Japan, Singapore and Australia and tries provide an alternative.” cooperation. Rajapaksa has warned India and Western other countries to also come and invest in India has been at the forefront of Gotabaya Rajapaksa also confirmed nations that his country will be forced us,” said the president, who was in nations wary of Belt and Road, fearing it that he wants to renegotiate the agree- to seek finance from China again if India this weekend on his first foreign will reinforce China’s military and strate- ment with China about the strategic they do not invest in the island. trip since winning a presidential gic clout in the Indian Ocean region that Hambantota port south of Colombo that Rajapaksa told a newspaper in an election on November 16. serves the key shipping lanes between interview published on Sunday that “They should tell their companies Europe and Asia. other Asian nations would also turn to to invest in Sri Lanka and help us Sri Lanka Prez warns other “I believe that the Sri Lankan govern- China’s giant Belt and Road infrastruc- grow, because if they do not, then nations would follow suit ment must have control of all strategi- ture project without alternative help. not only Sri Lanka, but countries cally important projects like Hamban- Sri Lanka has traditionally been all over Asia will have the tota,” he said in the interview. allied to India but became close same (problem). New Delhi considers its backyard. “The next generation will curse our gen- to China, securing about $7 “The Chinese will take the China has allotted hundreds of billions eration for giving away precious assets billion in loans and invest- Belt and Road initiative all of dollars on the network of ports, rail- otherwise,” he said. ment, when Rajapaksa’s over unless other coun- ways, roads and industrial parks spanning Sri Lanka was forced to hand the port brother Mahinda was Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. over to China in 2017 on a 99-year lease president from 2005 to Sri Lanka president India’s foreign and defense ministers after the Sri Lankan government was 2015. Gotabaya Rajapaksa held talks with counterparts from Japan unable to repay loans taken to build it. “I want to tell India, on Saturday in a bid to step up military —AFP Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019February 4, 2019 W RLDLY WISE 15

Floral tributes left close to Terrorist group London Bridge on Sunday. (Inset) Jack Merritt, 25, who says knifeman died in the terror attack. acted on its behalf in London ISIS on Saturday night claimed the London Bridge terror attack was carried out by one of its fighters. The terrorist organisation said Usman Khan, 28, who killed two and injured several more when he went on a knife ram- page in central London on Friday, acted on their behalf. The group, however, did not provide any evidence this is the case as it made the claim through its news agency. It added that the attack was made in response to Islamic State calls to target countries that have been part of a coalition fighting the jihadist group. “The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citi- zens of coalition countries,” IS said, referring to a multi-country alliance against the group. It had previously been speculated that the attack may have been revenge for the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Khan was shot and killed by armed police after he stabbed two people to death and wounded three others while wearing a fake ISIS claims terror suicide vest on London Bridge. The attacker, who was jailed in 2012 for his role in an al Qaeda-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange, had first been tackled and disarmed by a group of brave bystanders on the bridge. Jack Merritt, 25, from Cottenham, was on Saturday named by his father as one of two victims killed by Khan at a prisoner rehabili- attack, says Khan tation conference at Fishmongers’ Hall, where the attack began on Friday afternoon. Mr Merritt was the course co-ordinator for Learning Together, an education scheme run by the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology that killer Khan had attended on Friday. The group had been hosting a conference at the Grade II-listed building when the one of its fighters attack began, with Khan one of the former criminals attending the rehabil- itation seminar for prisoners. asked not to be named, added: Mr Merritt’s father David said “It is devastating news. We’re in in a tweet that his son ‘would the process of letting our chil- LONDON NIGHTMARE PM PRESSURED ON JAIL TERMS not wish his death to be used as dren know. They went to school the pretext for more draconian with Jack, so it’s all very sad and THE LONDON Bridge sentences or for detaining peo- shocking.” attack pushed law and ple unnecessarily’. Giving a statement outside order towards the top of “R.I.P. Jack: you were a beauti- Scotland Yard, Metropolitan ful spirit who always took the Police Assistant Commissioner the British political side of the underdog.” Neil Basu said Khan was subject agenda on Saturday, with He also said his son had been to an ‘extensive list of licence days to go before a snap a ‘champion’ for those who conditions’ on his release election, after police said had been ‘dealt a losing from prison and that ‘to the assailant had hand by life, who Jack the best of my knowl- Merritt from previously been convicted ended up in the edge he was comply- of terrorism offences but prison system’. Cottenham, was ing with those condi- Jack’s godfather named by his tions’. freed early from prison. Usman Khan, wearing a Paul Brooker father on Saturday David said: “Jack by police. described his death spoke so highly of all fake suicide vest and Police said on Saturday as ‘a sickening waste as one of two the people he wielding knives, went on that Khan had been of a young, hugely tal- victims killed by worked with & he the rampage at a convicted in 2012 for his ented life’, adding he Khan loved his job. Thank conference on criminal part in an al Qaeda- was ‘smart, funny and you for your support. I Usman Khan, the attacker, rehabilitation beside inspired plot to blow up loved his work’. know his colleagues are in was shot dead by cops. Neighbour Dawn Marr, 80, said: shock — please look after each London Bridge on Friday, the London Stock “Jack was such a fine young man. other at this terrible time.” killing two people. The 28- Exchange. He was released His father was very proud of him. British rapper David Orobosa peace brother. One of the most year old Briton was in December 2018 subject I used to babysit for him and his Omoregie, known only as Dave, painful things. Jack Merritt was wrestled to the ground by to conditions. brother. It’s a terrible loss.” also paid tribute to the graduate the best guy.” bystanders then shot dead —Reuters And another neighbour, who on Twitter. He wrote: “Rest in —Daily Mail South Dakota plane crash kills 9 ‘Israeli troops open fire A PLANE crash in the US state of South Dakota killed nine peo- ple, including two children, and in West Bank, kill one’ injured three others on Satur- ISRAELI soldiers in the occu- immediate comment about the day while a winter storm warn- pied West Bank opened fire at a incident which took place near ing was in place, officials said. Palestinian who threw a fire- the West Bank city of Hebron. The Pilatus PC-12, a single- bomb at a car on Saturday, the The Health Ministry provided no engine turboprop plane, Israeli military said, and the further details. crashed shortly after take-off Palestinian Health Ministry said approximately a mile from the the man was killed. Lone Palestinian threw Chamberlain airport, the Fed- The military said the troops eral Aviation Administration were carrying out operations in a fire bomb at a car (FAA) said. the area to prevent militant attacks when they saw three Among the dead was the File photo of a Pilatus PC-12 which crashed on Saturday. Palestinians throwing petrol Palestinians seek a state in the plane’s pilot, Brule County bombs at an Israeli car travel- West Bank, east Jerusalem and state’s attorney Theresa Maule before noon local time, with a portation Safety Board (NTSB) ling on a nearby road. the Gaza Strip, territories Israel Rossow said, adding that a destination of Idaho Falls would be in charge of the The troops then opened fire captured in the 1967 Middle total of 12 people had been on Regional Airport in the west- investigation. and saw that one suspect had East war. board. The three survivors had ern state of Idaho. The NTSB tweeted that it was been hit, the military said in a In the West Bank, most of been taken to the hospital in The FAA said investigators “investigating today’s (Satur- statement. The two other sus- which is controlled by the Israeli Sioux Falls, she told US media. were en route to the crash site day) crash of Pilatus PC-12 near pects were taken into custody army, Palestinians have limited The flight left the airport just and that the National Trans- Chamberlain, SD.” —AFP for questioning. self-rule. Palestinian officials made no —Reuters Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019December 2, 2019 NEWS 5 FILE PHOTO AYODHYAVERDICT

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

HITTING out at the All India Mus- lim Personal Law Board and the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind for their deci- sion to seek a review of the Ayodhya verdict, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday A woman performs said they are trying to create an morning rituals “atmosphere of division and con- on the banks of frontation” after the matter was laid the Saryu River to rest by the Supreme Court. in Ayodhya. Naqvi said that in a democracy every- one has a right to have an opinion and liberty to approach courts. However, he asserted that in an ideal Naqvi, Sri Sri slam Muslim Board for decision scenario attempts should not be made to entangle the decades-old complex issue which has been solved by a unanimous verdict of the Supreme Court. “All sections of the society have welcomed and respected the SC verdict. But if some people are unable to digest Political row over the fact that the unity has They (AIMPLB) are ‘trying to create an atmosphere of confrontation which review plea bid will not be accepted by any society. FILE PHOTO — MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI, MINORITY AFFAIRS ’MINISTER ‘99% Muslims want been strengthened after this verdict, it is sad,” he said. review of SC verdict’ Sources in the Jamiat- Ulema-e-Hind said last week THE All India Muslim Per- that is why a review peti- that the draft of the review sonal Law Board (AIMPLB) tion is being filed. However, petition against Supreme on Sunday asserted that 99 the trust has weakened Court's Ayodhya verdict is per cent of Muslims in the after the SC verdict on Ayo- ready and the plea will be filed country want a review of dhya,” AIMPLB General Sec- by them on December 3 or 4. (Far left) AIMPLB the unanimous Supreme retary Maulana Wali Rah- The All India Muslim Per- general secretary Court verdict on the Ayod- mani told PTI. sonal Law Board (AIMPLB) Maulana Wali hya dispute. “Ninety-nine per cent of has also said the review peti- Rahmani. The AIMPLB, which was not Muslims of the country are tion will be filed before a party to the law suit, has in favour of a review peti- December 9. ing of all sections of the soci- Ravi Shankar said Hindus and previously said a review tion. If it it understood that Slamming the AIMPLB and ety is that this matter has Muslims should work towards petition will be filed by a big section is against this, the Jamiat, Naqvi said, “They been settled by the court and strengthening the economy. December 9. it is wrong,” he said. are trying to create an atmos- we should now accept it and The spiritual leader, who A bench had ruled on Rahmani, however, said phere of division and con- move forward,” he said. was part of the SC-appointed November 9 that a temple they “suspect our petition frontation which will not Terrming the decision of mediation panel in the Ayod- should be built through a will be dismissed”. be accepted by any AIMPLB and Jamiat hya case, said the matter trust set up by the govern- “(But) it does not mean we society.” The to seek a review of would have been solved long ment on the disputed site, don’t file it. It’s our legal “These isolated AIMPLB has the recent Ayodhya back, had one side not been where the mosque was right. There are many con- voices cannot be said the review verdict as “double insistent on building a demolished in 1992. tradictory things in the ver- petition will be filed “Muslims trust judiciary dict,” he added. —PTI that of the whole before December 9 standard”, spiri- mosque at the disputed site. society. The feel- tual leader Sri Sri —PTI ‘No mercy for 2012 Delhi SJM slams PM’s gang rape case convict’ decision on PSU By Pankaj Jain committed by the applicant in New Delhi (Vinay Sharma). This is the case where exemplary punishment disinvestment THE Delhi government has should be given to deter others “strongly recommended” to from committing such atro- By Rahul Shrivastava File photo of cious crimes,” wrote Jain. reject the mercy petition filed in New Delhi Prime by one of the 2012 Delhi gang The Delhi Home Minister also Minister rape murder case con- said, “There is no merit in THE Narendra Modi govern- Narendra mercy petition, strongly victs, sources said on ment’s attempt to boost its rev- Modi Sunday. Vinay recommended for enue collection through the dis- Delhi Home Minis- Sharma, one rejection”. investment route has run into ter Satyendar Jain of the convicts Sources said the the RSS hurdle. sent the file to Lt- facing the gallows file would now be At a time when in the first Governor Anil Bai- in the case, had filed sent to the L-G for seven months, the fiscal deficit India — the real owners of PSUs it should resist the plan to han- stands at 102 per cent of the jal with the Arvind a mercy petition further considera- — the fair value of assets and dover the national assets to cor- tion and it would annual target, the Swadeshi capital investments bringing in porate houses of multinational Kejriwal govern- before President Jagaran Manch (SJM), a key ment’s recommen- Ram Nath then be sent to the unfair advantage for those who corporations (MNCs) at throw Union Ministry of RSS affiliate, has said that away prices.” dations in the case. Govind strategic disinvestment is not in The SJM’s criticism will arm Vinay Sharma, one of Home Affairs along with RSS affiliate’s criticism the L-G’s recommenda- national interest. It said this at the Opposition parties which the convicts facing the gal- tions. its conclave in Haridwar. will arm the Oppn have been calling the disinvest- Speaking to India Today TV, lows in the gang rape and mur- Sharma is in Tihar Jail since ment drive as a sweetheart deal der case of a 23-year-old para- Ashwini Mahajan, national con- being offered to private players his arrest and had filed a mercy veyor of SJM, said, “Strategic by the government. medic student, had filed a plea, according to officials. mercy petition before Presi- disinvestment of Public Sector intend to buy.” The SJM said, “The present The paramedic student was Units (PSUs) is not only an The SJM passed a resolution plan of disinvestments is the dent Ram Nath Govind. raped on the intervening night imprudent business decision, against the government’s move result of certain bureaucrats in “This is the most heinous of December 16-17, 2012, inside but is also against the national saying, “The government has no cahoots with some consultants crime of extreme brutality a running bus in South Delhi. interest. It denies the people of business to be in business, but and business houses.” 6 NEWS Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 Yogi orders probe against 3 senior babus

By Nelanshu Shukla in Lucknow started or the progress is extremely slow. has been taken against the department Meanwhile, the Opposition has alleged minister and senior most officials.” THE YOGI Adityanath government that the corruption in the Adityanath gov- “UP CM talks about zero tolerance ordered the Economic Offence Wing ernment is increasing and the main agenda against corruption but his claim is just a (EOW) probe against three senior officials of the ministers and bureaucrats is to loot ‘jumla’. The reality of this government is including chief engineer of the Public public money. that the ministers and bureaucrats are Works Department (PWD) for alleged Speaking to India Today TV, UP Congress only focusing on looting public money. irregularities in implementation of Prad- chief Ajay Lallu said, “The corruption is Development of the state is not their prior- han Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. increasing under the BJP rule in the state. ity,” the state Congress chief added. The state home department has con- Samajwadi Party MLC Udaiveer Singh firmed that EOW probe has been ordered said, “Tainted company DHFL gave dona- against chief engineer of the PWD RC Opposition alleges corruption tion to the BJP and in return hardearned Barnwal who is also acting head of the in the bureaucracy is growing money of the state power employees was department, chief engineer of the Uttar invested. This a huge scam and the govern- Pradesh Rural Road Development Author- ment has still not taken action against the ity Sudhanshu Kumar and Ravindra Singh real culprits. In other departments as well, Gangwar, chief of the Rural Engineering Inquiries are being ordered just to mislead BJP leaders are indulging in corruption. Department. the people. However, no action is being The mandate and trust of the people has The probe has been ordered after the taken against the ministers and top offi- been betrayed.” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, in a meeting cials who are involved in rampant corrup- Responding to the charges levelled by the chaired with the concerned departments tion. The provident fund (PF) money of Opposition, state BJP spokesperson Har- to review the condition of roads in Octo- UPPCL employees has been invested in a ish Srivastava said, “After taking charge as ber, directed the top officials to take action tainted company but no action is taken UP CM, Yogi Adityanath has adopted zero against the officers in places where the against the state power minister and the tolerance policy against corruption. We funds have been released for road con- principal secretary of the department. Sim- have given voluntary retirement to corrupt struction but the work has not even ilarly in the Home Guard scam no action and non-performing officials.” UP CM Yogi Adityanath Seizure once again proves futility of prohibition Raids at pub, hotel & bar in MP honey trap case By Hemender Sharma in Indore IN A FRESH twist to the infa- mous honey trap scandal that rocked Madhya Pradesh after five women were arrested from Bhopal and Indore on September 18 for allegedly blackmailing politicians, bureaucrats and government officials in lieu of concealing their discreetly shot sex tapes, the state police in a post mid- night action on Saturday con- ducted raids at a hotel, dance bar and pub in Indore. The hotel, dance bar and pub raided belong to Jeetu Soni who also runs an evening tabloid named Sanjha Lok- swami. The printing press and office of Sanjha Lokswami have also been sealed. The action comes after Lok- swami published names and pictures in a compromising position of former minister Laxmi Kant Sharma and SK Mishra, the principal secre- By Gopi Maniar in Ahmedabad The liquor bottles were recovered from the staff quarters of Rashtriya Shala, an tary and long time confidant institution set up in 1921 to impart education in Gandhian concepts. of former chief minister Shiv- THE liquor ban in Gujarat yet again seems to be a myth as a fresh case of illegal alcohol seizure came to light on Sunday. Ironically, bootlegger was report- edly running his business in a school set up by Mahatma Liquor worth Gandhi, in whose honour the alcohol ban was imposed. On Sunday morning, a stock of liquor worth Rs 5.18 lakh was seized from the school in Rajkot. Upon receiving information on the Cops conduct raids on late matter, the Rajkot Police reached the over `5L seized Saturday night in Indore. spot and recovered 473 bottles of liquor, 260 small liquor bottles and 16 beer crates worth Rs 5,18,975. Before the raj Singh Chouhan. Lokswami police could reach the school, the boot- also simultaneously released legger had fled from the spot. portions of their escapades on YouTube. The state government is con- The bootlegger fled before from Guj school cerned over how Lokswami the cops reached the school managed to access the videos and fears it could adversely affect its image as many from As of now, the police are investigating the present ruling dispensation the case to nab the accused. were also allegedly trapped by Jitu Bhatt, the trustee of the school the honey trap gang. said that this has nothing to do with the set up by Bapu The case could have connec- school. “The liquor has been tions to the very top including recovered from the person who located, is the home town of the CM’s office as a private used to work in the school for Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay hacker who was closely work- some time,” he said. Rupani, who is also an MLA ing with the Kamal Nath gov- Mahatma Gandhi had laid the from the same area. ernment was deeply associ- foundation of the school from Expressing concern over the ated with the honey trap gang. where the liquor bottles were incident, Gujarat Chief Minister 473 260 The hacker has since been seized. It was started to promote Vijay Rupani said such activities relieved from all responsibili- education. The school is located tarnish Gandhi’s ideas. bottles of liquor small bottles of ties that he was tasked with. near the Rajkot Alfred High “These kind of activities hurt seized from the liquor found by The police action comes after School where Gandhi had pur- Mahatma Gandhi's ideas. Institu- a principal secretary-rank offi- sued his primary education. tions founded by Gandhi should Rajkot school. the Rajkot Police. Although there is a strict prohi- cer allegedly attempted sui- work properly and ensure that his cide inside the state secre- bition on the manufacture, sale ideas do not get tarnished. The and consumption of alcohol, ille- trustees of such institutions and tariat, fearing his video would gal liquor worth millions, crores those responsible for their admin- soon find way into the public and rupees are seized from dif- istration should take this seri- domain. ferent parts of Gujarat everyday. ously,” he said. 16 The state police have not This has also raised questions On November 30, Rajasthan commented yet on why the on the law and order situation in CM Ashok Gehlot took on crates of beer were raids were conducted and the state of Gujarat. Rupani on the ban of the sale of also seized by the cops. what has been recovered or Rajkot, where the school is liquor in the state. sealed. Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019December 2, 2019 GOOD HEALTH 23 HEALTH RARE KNEE ISSUE TREATED DOCTORS at Fortis Hospital Shali- mar Bagh successfully treated a 69-year-old patient suffering from the rare knee condition, hereditary multiple exostosis. A condition in which multiple benign bone tumours called osteochondromas develop at the end of flat bones such as the hip and shoulder blade. It causes immense pain in the joints, deformities and decrease mobility. Speaking about the case, Dr Amite Pankaj Agarwal, Director & Unit Head – Orthopedics and Joint, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, said, “To overcome this, an [more and more] people are opting for knee replacement. —Mail Today Bureau

FLIP SIDE OF BAD DREAMS NIGHTMARES help prepare our brains to handle stressful situations, according to a small US government-funded study. Researchers from Switzerland and the US subjected 18 people to a bizarre experiment and found a pattern: during nightmares, there was often heightened activity in regions of the brain that control emotions. Their conclusion was that, to an extent, nightmares seem to be beneficial, helped steel us for stressful experiences. “We found that the longer someone had felt fear in their dreams, the less the insula, cingulate and amygdala were activated when the same person looked at the negative pictures,” said Virginie Sterpenich, a neuroscience researcher at the University of Geneva. — Daily Mail

Fermented drinks, such as Kombucha (far left), raw vegetables and fruit, and proper food SMALL pairings (below left) contribute to gut health.

Leaky Gut, which is one of the in which we can keep our gut leave you feeling tired, bloated BYTES most bewildering illnesses to be clean. One of them is to have cor- and gassy,” he adds. diagnosed and treated. It is puz- rect food pairings. As digestion is Yoghurt comprises probiotics zling majorly due to the gut having a complex process — from break- which ensures good bacteria a very extensive and complex ing down of the starch to activat- growth in Gastrointestinal. Pro- structure. Due to this, toxins and ing enzymes that dismantle pro- biotics are foods, or food supple- NOVEL HEART SURGERY bacteria enter the blood-stream, teins — it is necessary to follow ments, that contain live bacteria resulting in inflammation and proper food pairing for a healthy suitable for health. Besides, activating a reaction from the gut. Certain nutrients are better drinking water keeps the body PERFORMED IN INDIA immunity. “This is one of the absorbed when they are eaten hydrated, helps in digestion and major causes of several medical together, for example, to get more prevents constipation. “Intake THE PAST week, Paras Hospital, Gurugram, successfully conditions such as chronic fatigue calcium from yoghurt, one can of prebiotics fibre such as fruits, performed the first Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve syndrome, migraine, multiple scle- increase the intake of foods with vegetables and whole-grain can high vitamin D, such as salmon. Replacement (TAVR) Myval on an 84-year-old patient, who rosis, fibromyalgia, food sensitivi- helps in building a healthy gut in had severe narrowing of the heart valve and was advised ties, thyroid abnormalities, mood the long run,” says Shaikh. high risk open heart surgery with the risk of death. TAVR is swings and skin conditions,” FOOD PAIRING It’s important that attention to the new treatment modality for patients who are at risk informs the GOQii nutritionist. “Raw fats, like olive and coconut the stomach is paid right from a According to Delhi-based dieti- or unwilling to undergo open heart valve replacement oil or even avocado, can prevent young age. “Proportion of good surgery. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that cian Nmami Agarwal, deep-fried the digestion of protein because bacteria is maintained at all times, foods and those made of refined fats make the gut environment especially in children. A shortage repairs the aortic heart valve without removing the old, flour and refined sugar make a basic, and avoid the full break- of these can also be the leading damaged valve. Instead, it places a replacement valve harmful combination for our gut. down of proteins that results in an cause of allergies, skin problems, through a catheter or tube inserted through the femoral “Also, alcohol and smoking can acidic stomach,” informs Shaikh. migraines, inability to lose wei- artery (the large artery in the groin). The TAVR procedure irritate your digestive system Do not pair protein with starch ght,” says GOQii nutritionist. is also beneficial for treating patients with previously and give rise to acidity. To main- because proteins need an acidic In a nutshell, reduce the intake failed bioprosthetic valve, hence preventing an additional tain a healthy gut, you need to environment to break down and of refined carbohydrates, in- surgical intervention. follow a balanced diet with an starches need an alkaline for basic clude probiotic supplements —Mail Today Bureau optimum combination of macro environment. “Pairing these and eat fermented and high and micronutrients,” she says. together will make the stomach fibre foods, reduce the intake of However there are several ways to go into over function and will alcohol and quit smoking. DISCUSSING FUTURE OF CARE AROUND THE WORLD: � This exercise will work your entire body in all THE 24th planes of motion be ready for a strong core � Sit tall on your mat with your back straight, international emphasis through the month, particularly your conference of legs bent in front, and your arms up as if you’re obliques. The internal obliques and external holding a steering wheel. Swoop your arms IIHMR obliques help you perform a variety of different University, from side to side as you lower back, one everyday functions including flexing/bending vertebrae at a time. Once you’ve leaned back the torso forward and sideways, rotating the Pradanya 2019, as far as you can comfortably go, work back torso to both the right and left, and helping to concluded at its up while keeping provide stability to the hips and lower back. Jaipur campus those arms recently. The moving from theme of the side to side. three-day event was ‘Future of Healthcare: Globalisation, Innovations and You’ and it brought together over 35 healthcare experts and policy makers at the university. “This year, Pradanya presented vision of healthcare of the future by focusing on breakthrough technologies, transformations, innovations and discoveries, as well as the existing healthcare models and best practices,” said Dr. Pankaj Gupta, president, IIHMR University, Jaipur. —Mail Today Bureau Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Saturday, 2, 2019 June 8, 2019 NEWS 7 NATION WHITE,WHITE WORLD NOTES PTI IIT STUDENT COMMITS SUICIDE IN ANDHRA A FIRST-YEAR mechanical engineering student allegedly committed suicide at the IIIT campus at Idupu- lapaya in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. The student, identified as Manjunath Reddy, commit- ted suicide by hanging him- self inside his hostel room. His roommates found him in the room after they came back from their exam and informed the college authorities. Reportedly, he was not allowed to sit for the exam due to shortage of atten- dance. — Ashish Pandey INDIAN ARMY BUILDS ASIA’S HIGHEST BRIDGE

Tourists during a visit to the Solang Valley after it received fresh snowfall in Manali on Sunday.

THE Indian Army has constr- ucted Asia's highest bridge at the Indo-China border or the LAC in Ladakh. Built by the Border Road Organisation, the Colonel Chewang Rinchen Bridge BSF to consider use connects Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh. The construction makes the delivery of necessary goods and weapons, to the Indian troops stationed at the bor- der, easier. of anti-drone tech — Ashraf Wani 19-YR-OLD HANGS It’ll help keep SELF AT HOSTEL IN CHENNAI A 19-year-old student infiltration allegedly committed suicide on Sunday by hang- ing herself at her college hostel in Tamil Nadu's under control Chennai. Reportedly, the student was found dead inside her hostel room at the Tamil at Pak border Nadu Central University campus by a friend. By Kamaljit Kaur Sandhu The deceased, identified as Maithili, hailed from in New Delhi Hosur in Tamil Nadu. She IN THE wake of recent threat from was a second-year BSC stu- weaponised drones at the Indo- dent. The police have sent her Pakistan international border body for an autopsy and (IB), the Border Security Force further investigation is (BSF) is working on technological underway. solutions. — Shalini Lobo Addressing BSF personnel on the occasion of the 55th Raising Day, BSF Director General (DG) VK Johri said, “There are continuous attempts Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai inspects the parade at the 55th ‘VALLEY INMATES of border infiltration. We have Raising Day Parade of Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi on Sunday. BSF DG taken measures to deal with recent Vivek Johri is also seen. SATISFIED WITH drone incidents at the border ([in reference to BSF AND ANTI-DRONES comprehensive anti-drone tech- persons. LUCKNOW JAIL’ Punjab].” SYSTEM nology. The tender and mecha- The home ministry then trans- UTTAR Pradesh Principal Sec- Speaking further Johri said, nism is already in place but ferred the case to the National The BSF is in an advanced international agencies are also retary, Home, Awanish “The BSF is working closely Investigation Agency (NIA). stage of procuring anti-drone looking at certain confirmation Since then, multiple agencies Awasthi on Sunday paid a with intelligence agencies.” system for the IB. to carry out tests.” surprise visit Johri added that the BSF has have been looking for solution to A BSF source told India Today, the newest threat at the border. to the Luckn- expanded its strategic capabili- “While NSG [National Security PAKISTAN DRONES IN ow Jail, whe- ties by using new technology Guard] and CISF [Central INDIAN PUNJAB INFILTRATION INTO INDIA re many pris- and intelligence to guard the Industrial Security Force] have borders with Pakistan. The mechanism was kickst- Allaying concerns of an oners from procured anti-drone technology. arted after drones from Pakistan Kashmir He said, “The Line of Control Their requirements are way dif- increase in infiltration into India [LoC] in Jammu and Kashmir in August this year were spotted following the opening of the were shifted ferent from the BSF's. These two by Punjab Police in the area. and the IB along Punjab have Central Armed Police Force Kartarpur Corridor, Minister of to during the become operationally sensitive Two of these drones were State (MoS) for Home Affairs process of [CAPF] are looking at umbrella recovered. On August 13, one in recent times. Anti-India net for an installation while the Nityanand Rai on Sunday said the abroga- drone was recovered in Punjab that the corridor “is secure under forces are continuously trying to BSF is looking for anti-drone from a village which is just about tion of Arti- infiltrate across the border and system which is 'linear' and 'vast' 1.5 km from the India-Pakistan the watch of Border Security cle 370 in the valley. He was the BSF is at all times to thwart for the thousands of kilometres.” border. It had a carrying capac- Force and enemies have to think satisfied with the condition these bids. We are alert all the The source added, “There are ity of about 21 kg. On Septem- multiple times before any intru- of the premises. The prison- time. Our operational capabili- various Indian agencies which ber 22, four arrests were made in sion or committing any crime”. ers from Kashmir also said ties are being enhanced in view have participated in field test. Tarn Taran in Punjab. He said the government of drone threat. We have taken that they were satisfied with But we are also looking at inter- Five AK47 rifles, pistols, hand is committed to equipping the facilities. steps to deal with drones national agencies from the US, the forces with the latest tech- grenades and satellite phones — Kumar Abhishek through use of technology.” Canada and Israel which cater were seized from those arrested nology. 24 Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 State-owned NBCC is QUOTE OF THE DAY considering giving more land to lenders in lieu of its offer to The framework under provide profit share in unclaimed the Insolvency &

flats and reduce the timeline to Bankruptcy‘ Code for complete 20,000 flats in its final

bid to acquire bankrupt real estate personal guarantors to my corporate debtors has come firm Jaypee Infratech. ‘ into force from Dec 1. NUMBER OF THE DAY Personal insolvency is the next big thing in outflow from debt mutual insolvency reforms. `5,000 cr funds in July-September. biz — MS SAHOO, CHAIRPERSON, IBBI By Mail Today Bureau GST collection in New Delhi ELECOM players bounces back Vodafone Idea, Airtel and to `1 lakh cr Reliance Jio Telcos hike rates announced plans in November on Sunday to Thike mobile voice and data By Rahul Shrivastava tariffs by up to 50 per cent, in New Delhi ending an almost three- year intense price war that as cut-throat THE NDA government’s offered subscribers nearly booster shots for the econ- free voice calls and the omy and the festival period world’s cheapest data, seem to have triggered a step up in GST (Goods and Services while burying the compa- Tax) collection in November. nies deeper and deeper The revenue generated into debt. price war ends crossed Rs 1 lakh crore mark The firms have detailed their after three consecutive plans weeks after Bharti Airtel months of sub- Rs 1 lakh crore and Vodafone Idea first said they would be increasing tariffs in the collections, deepening the wake of posting a record com- assessment that the economy bined quarterly loss of Rs 74,000 was in the midst of a slow- crore in the midst of a severe down. financial crisis in the sector. As per data released by the Vodafone Idea said it is revis- ministry of finance the GST col- ing from December 3 pre-paid lection in November 2019 was plans which it classifies as hav- Rs 1,03,492 crore. Out of this ing unlimited usage. While they CGST was Rs 19,592 crore, IGST are called ‘unlimited’ plans, they collections stood at Rs 49,028 actually come with a cap on ‘per- crore (including Rs 20,948 day SMS’ count and data that can be used at the promised crore collected on imports), speed. Additionally, Vodafone SGST Rs 27,144 crore, and cess Idea will also charge its sub- collection was Rs 7,727 crore scribers 6 paise per minute for (this includes Rs 869 crore col- every outgoing call made to a lected on imports). subscriber of another network. The increase in collections to In one of the revisions, Voda- the above Rs 1 lakh crore fone Idea is increasing the price range indicates a 6% growth of its entry-level year-long valid- in GST revenue over the corre- ity plan of Rs 999 with 12GB data by 50 per cent to Rs 1,499 with 24 GB data. Regains level AIRTEL FLOATS NEWPLANS and calling benefits,” a company telecom operators. into an intense price war Billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal-led after 3 months statement said. When a subscriber of one net- spurred by Jio’s debut in 2016 Bharti Airtel followed suit with a with dirt cheap prices. While the similar revision where its entry work makes a call to a sub- scriber of a rival network, the incumbent players have been level year-long validity plan of Rs RELIANCE JIO FOLLOWING SUIT bleeding, Jio is the only player in 998 with 12GB data limit will be Meanwhile, sector disruptor call-originating operator has to sponding month last year. pay the destination operator the stressed sector making replaced by a Rs 1,499 plan which Reliance Jio said it will launch money. The latest entrant also Since the GST regime kicked in comes with 24GB data. new unlimited plans from Interconnect Usage Charges from July 2017 the earlier two (IUC) for carrying its voice traf- became the country’s largest Airtel has also capped outgoing December 6, which will raise its telecom player with a subscriber highest collections made calls to rival networks to 1,000 voice and data tariff by up to 40 fic. Incumbent players have said base of 355 million as of Septem- were in April 2019 (Rs 1.13 lakh minutes in plans with 28 days per cent. IUC, currently fixed at 6 paise ber 2019. crore) and in March 2019 (Rs validity, 3,000 in 84 days validity The telecom startup of the per minute, is too high at a time The incumbent telcos reported 1.06 lakh crore). In the same plans and 12,000 in 365 days country’s richest man Mukesh when the sector is saddled with a whopping loss on account of a period this is the 8th time an validity plan. Beyond this, cus- Ambani did not give out plan a Rs 8 lakh crore debt burden. one-time provisioning resulting above Rs 1 lakh crore collec- tomers will be charged 6 paisa details, but said customers will The charge was originally pro- from a Supreme Court order on tion has been recorded. per minute for outgoing calls. get up to 300 per cent more ben- posed to be scrapped from Jan- October 24 which means that “Airtel's new plans represent efits under the new plans and it uary 1, 2020, but Trai is now This is good news for the gov- Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and other tariff increases in the range of a will offer fair usage policy for reviewing the timeline. telecom operators may have to ernment which is facing a seri- mere 50 paise per day to Rs 2.85 outgoing calls from its sub- The financial crisis in the sec- pay the government Rs 1.33 lakh ous revenue shortfall. per day and offer generous data scribers on the network of other tor began as players were forced crore within three months. The government’s fiscal deficit surpassed the annual target within the first seven months of the current finan- cial year. India’s fiscal deficit in India Inc backs Vodafone Idea & Airtel case the first seven months Reliance Jio’s stance in the issue. revenue-sharing business model, developments on the AGR dues through October stood at Rs By Mail Today Bureau in New Delhi While Jio has been strongly where the government is paid a of Telecom Service Providers 7.2 trillion ($100.32 billion), or opposing a bailout of telecom predecided share out of the income have triggered “a great deal of 102.4 per cent of the budgeted RIVAL industry bodies Confed- companies at taxpayers' generated “from using scarce natu- concern not only to the seriously target for the current fiscal eration of Indian Industries (CII) expense saying they had suffi- ral resource, and replace it with affected TSPs, but also amongst year, government data and Federation of Indian Cham- cient financial capacity to pay competitive and transparent others who are part of the over- showed on Friday. bers of Commerce and Indus- dues, CII and FII presidents model that also address the possi- all telecom eco-system. The According to government have written two separate let- precarious financial health of try(FICCI) have both urged ble adverse impacts on banks hav- key players in this sector and data, the net tax receipts finance minister Nirmala ters asking the government to ing exposure to sectors with such look into the matter. their massive debt burden in the April-October period Sitharaman to provide relief to business model”. threaten not only their individ- was Rs 6.83 trillion, while debt-ridden telecom firms such In a letter dated November 19, FICCI president Sandip ual existence but also the much- total expenditure was Rs as Voda Idea and Airtel, appar- CII president Vikram Kirloskar Somany wrote to Sitharaman on needed vibrancy in this sector of 16.55 trillion. ently taking a stand against suggested revisting the current November 27, saying the recent national importance”.

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By Mustafa Shaikh in Mumbai TWO days of Assembly session ended in Maharashtra with former CM Devendra Fadnavis appointed as Leader of Opposition and Con- gress MLA Nana Patole becoming the Speaker of Maharashtra Leg- islative Assembly. Upholding the rit- ual of electing the speaker unop- posed, BJP withdrew its nomination on Sunday after an all party meeting. Uddhav Thackeray and BJP legisla- ture party leader Devendra Fadnavis lauded Nana Patole's work as legislator and farmers' leader. “I am happy that the son of a farmer has occupied this post,” Uddhav said. Minister Jayant Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and State Assembly Speaker Nana Patole wait to receive Maharashtra Patil of the NCP said that he appreci- Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Vidhan Bhavan for State Assembly session in Mumbai on Sunday. ates the spirit of understanding shown by the opposition BJP in withdrawing their candidate and ensuring that Nana Patole was elected unopposed. Nana Patole succeeds Haribhau Bagade of the BJP, who was speaker during 2014-2019 when Fadnavis was the CM. Patole's Patole is new Speaker, election has given Vidarbha region the prestigious post of speaker for the first time in last two decades. Nana Patole was elected unopposed Fadnavis to lead Oppn Devendra Fadnavis was elected unopposed as the Leader of Oppo- sition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in Mumbai on Sunday. MAHA GOVT,BJP STRIKE A Speaker Nana Patole announced Thinking the tide the name of Fadnavis to the presti- has ebbed, don’t you gious post amid applause and ‘ DEAL OVER SPEAKER’S POST thumping of desks by the ruling dare build your Maha Vikas Aghadi members and By Kamlesh Damodar make the Speaker’s post the opposition benches. house on the coast, Sutar in Mumbai unopposed as per the tradi-

While speaking in the assembly for I am the sea, tion of the house. Suprisingly after his election, Fadnavis said, “I the ‘Order of the day’ though am happy that we worked with and I will come Congress MLA Nana Patole was on Sunday elected as the mentioned the Speaker’s Uddhav Thackeray for the last five back... But I can election in its programme, it ‘ Speaker of Maharashtra Leg- years. We will try to support the had no mention of appointm- government in whatever work or assure you one thing, islative Assembly. ent of Leader of opposition. plan that they have for the people Patole was elected unop- of Maharashtra. Opposition is in you need to wait Sources told India Today TV posed as the BJP candidate that the BJP agreed to with- our DNA, we will fulfill our duty to for some time. Kisan Kathore withdrew his the best of our abilities and we will draw its candidate for nomination earlier in the speaker's post in order to follow the rules and constitution. — DEVENDRA FADVANIS, day. Pro-tem speaker Dilip We were never Raja. We were QUOTING A FAMOUS COUPLET maintain the tradition of always sevaks and we will Walse Patil made the unopposed election for always be.” announcement in this regard Speaker's post. But in lieu Quoting a shayri he said, “I don't on the floor of the house. they wanted the Leader of know when... But I will return. me. I am here with my luck and Election for the Speaker's Opposition appointment to Mera pani utarta dekh mere kinare blessings of people. I have never post was scheduled on the be included in the program. par ghar mat basa lena. Main told anyone that I will be coming second day of proceedings. Mutual conditions were samundar hun laut kar wapas here but I came. I've learnt a lot of But before that all party agreed paving way for Patole aunga.” things from Devendra Fadvanis leaders met to ensure that getting elected unopposed Uddhav Thackeray said earlier in and I'll always be friends with him. the election was unopposed. for the speakers post and assembly, “I am a lucky CM We're still with the ideology of Hin- Since last night, efforts were Devendra Fadanvis was also because those who opposed me dutva and we won't ever leave it. made by the ruling party to appointed as the Leader of are now with me and those who In the past five years, I've never Ex-CM Devendra Fadnavis at reach out to opposition to Opposition. were against me are now opposing betrayed the government.” Vidhan Bhavan on Sunday. Aarey activists relieved By Divyesh Singh in Mumbai GROUP of protesters who have been protesting to save Aarey where Metro car shed is being constructed gathered at Aarey on Sunday afternoon to thank CM Uddhav Thackeray who has put a stay on Metro work. Uddhav Thackeray has also sought a report from MMRCL and till then no trees will be cut at Aarey. Not only this, Uddhav Thackeray has also ordered to withdraw cases against the Aarey protesters. Celebrating their victory with banners thanking Uddhav, protesters distributed sweets. Activist Stalin Dayanand said, “We thank CM Uddhav Thackeray for his deci- sion to stop metro work at Aarey and Activists celebrate the stay order on save the Aarey forest. The earlier govern- metro car-shed of Aarey in Mumbai ment had not listened to the appeals of on Sunday. protesters and endangered life and flora and fauna of the forest. We hear that the Aarey campaigners. car shed could be shifted to a location in Mahila residents, wearing caps with Goregaon. Our efforts have finally paid off messages, wanted to send message to with CM putting a stay on the metro Chief Minister that if he can put stay on work.” metro project to save trees, then for sav- Meanwhile, residents of Mahul village in ing human lives, the government should eastern Mumbai also joined the Save act for Mahul residents as well. 16 W RLDLY WISE Mail Today, NewMail DelhiToday, / Chandigarh,New Delhi, Monday, Friday, November December 10, 2, 20172019 Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Friday, 2,November 2019 10, 2017 W RLDLY WISE 17 PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION 70 killed in House approves Iraqi PM Syria regime Abdel Mahdi’s resignation clashes with IRAQ'S PARLIAMENT approved the resigna- Mahdi should leave, so should parliament and Idlib militants tion of the embattled cabinet on Sunday, after the parties, and Iran, said a young demonstra- two months of violent unrest that have left tor on Baghdad’s Tahrir (Liberation) Square, SURMAN, Syria, Dec 1, 2019 (AFP) - Two more than 420 people dead and thousands the centre of the protest movement that days of clashes between regime forces mourning them in nationwide marches. started in early October. and armed groups in Syria's last major Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi said on Fri- In other developments, an Iraqi court sen- opposition bastion have killed nearly day he would submit his resignation to parlia- tenced a police officer to death on Sunday after 70 on both sides, a war monitoring ment following a spike in the death toll among convicting him of killing demonstrators, the group said Sunday. protesters who accuse the entire ruling elite first such sentence in two months of deadly civil of being inept, corrupt and beholden to unrest. The Kut criminal court sentenced the “The battles in the northwestern foreign powers. police major to be hanged and jailed a police province of Idlib are the most violent The demonstrations spread from their epicen- lieutenant colonel for seven years for their roles there since a Russian-brokered cease- tre in Baghdad and the mostly Shiite south to in the deaths of seven protesters in the south- fire agreement went into effect in late The war in Syria has killed more the northern, majority-Sunni city of Mosul, ern city on November 2, judicial sources said. August,” said the head of the Syrian than 370,000 people and displaced In Mosul, protesters were marching in solidar- Observatory for Human Rights. millions since it erupted in 2011. Protest movement is Iraq’s biggest ity with activists elsewhere in the country. It's On Sunday morning, clouds of smoke the least Mosul can give to the martyrs of Dhi rose over the Maaret al-Numan region day. At least 36 regime forces were since the US-led invasion of 2003 Qar and Najaf, said Zahraa Ahmed, a dentistry as warplanes pounded jihadists and among those killed. It said an attack Protesters accuse the ruling elite of being student, naming the two provinces where most allied rebels in positions they had led by Syria’s former Al-Qaeda affiliate inept, corrupt and beholden to foreign of the recent deaths took place. Activists hold placards during a demonstration in front of the Jaenschwalde power plant in eastern Germany. where hundreds of students dressed in black The protesters are asking for their basic rights recently recaptured from regime on several regime positions had ini- organised a mourning march for fallen activists. powers. (Above) Ex- PM Adel Abdel Mahdi. so the government should have answered from forces, said an AFP correspondent. tially sparked the fighting. Overnight, Parliament opened its session on Sunday medical sources said. The protest movement is the beginning. Previously, most Sunni-majority Residents of affected villages fled the Syrian army backed by Russian HOUSANDS of afternoon and within minutes had approved Iraq's biggest since the US-led invasion of 2003 areas had refrained from protesting, fearing north to escape the fighting, adding to warplanes launched a counter-push to activists on Saturday Abdel Mahdi's resignation, which according to toppled Saddam Hussein and installed a that opposing the central government would the tens of thousands who have reclaim territory, according to the occupied several open- the constitution renders him and the entire democratic system in the oil-rich but poverty- earn them the labels of being terrorists or sup- already flooded out of the province's Britain-based war monitor. cabinet a caretaker government. porters of Saddam Hussein. cast coal mines in east- plagued nation. violence-plagued south since an esca- “Regime forces have since regained ern Germany, seeking The speaker of parliament said he would now The demonstrators have vented their anger A student in Mosul, Hussein Kheder said the lation started earlier this year. lost ground but violent clashes are ask President Barham Saleh to name a new at neighbouring Iran, which is seen to wield whole country was now on the same page polit- The Observatory on Sunday put the ongoing,” the war monitor said. The to put pressure on the prime minister. Just before the session began, huge influence in Iraq, with protesters last week ically and told AFP that now the government death toll from fighting at 69 combat- Idlib region is controlled by the coun- government to phase out the fos- needs to heed the protesters' demands. —PTI T another protester was shot dead in the capital, burning down an Iranian consulate. Abdel try’s former Al-Qaeda affiliate. —AFP sil fuel — a divisive issue in the ‘Phase out ants since battles started the previous country's rust belt. Wearing masks and dressed in white, hundreds of campaigners stormed into Protest in the Jaenschwalde Ost mine while another 450 sat down on a railroad con- nected to the site. Similar action hit the Welzow-Sued mine, also in the Lausitz Italy against basin. Meanwhile, MIBRAG which operates another mine — the Vereinigtes Schleenhain site — south of Leipzig said fossil fuels’ far-right about 1,200 protesters blocked a coal-excavator, forcing the group to halt operations. Activists in German occupy party “We have nothing against peaceful protests and the exercise of democratic TENS of thousands rallied in rights, but we reject all forms of breach of Florence in Italy on Saturday laws and violence,” MIBRAG chairman coal mines in climate protest against the far-right League Armin Eichholz said in a statement. Both party, the latest in a series of MIBRAG and Czech-controlled LEAG demonstrations called by the which operates the two new, youth-driven ‘Sardine ‘THIS IS NOTOVER’ Lausitz mines said they were date brought forward for Movement’. HK protesters return filing legal action against the Germany to meet its interna- The sardine has become a protesters. tional commitments to slash symbol of protest against the In these mining regions, carbon pollution. far-right firebrand leader thousands of jobs depend on “Germany pretends to be a to the streets a week coal. But some residents are pioneer in climate protection Matteo Salvini, who served also threatened with the loss abroad, yet its climate policy as interior minister and of their homes over a planned making is disastrous. We will deputy prime minister in the expansion of mining. not be standing by while previous coalition govern- after pro-democracy Underlining the division politicians and corporations ment with the Five Star over the coal industry, dozens destroy our future,” said Mal- Movement. of pro-coal militants also haus. Students, young profession- gathered in the Lausitz als and families with children candidates scored a basin. “Ende Gelaende wants to destroy our infrastruc- OPPN PLANS joined the march, where the The mining industry in the carrying of political banners tures, it's not the right way to do it... we need coal in the Lausitz basin, which was discouraged. landslide victory region,” Thomas Hauke, 62, stretches all the way into Demonstrators gathered in told AFP, referring to the Poland, is vital to the local the city's Piazza della Repub- anti-coal group organising economy. blica sang the anti-fascist ROTESTERS returned to the the protest. Opposition to the govern- song ‘Bella Ciao’ and shouted Police officers watch over climate activists as they ment's plants to shut down streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, coal mines was seen as a fac- ending a brief election lull and LOST YEAR block train tracks next to Jaenschwalde power plant. tor behind a surge for the far- demanding the government make All three mines hit Saturday right AfD party in regional produce lignite, a low-grade another lost year for the cli- Gelaende has occupied a coal elections in September. concessions a week after pro- mate,” said Nike Malhaus. mine. In June, several hun- democracy candidates won a land- type of brown coal that is The AfD is now second after considered the most harmful The occupation is being sup- dred climate activists carry- the centre-left Social Democ- Pslide victory. Sunday's rallies follow skir- to human health and the ported by other environmen- ing sleeping bags blocked the rats in the Brandenburg mishes overnight between police and environment. tal groups, including the Ger- vast Garzweiler lignite mine region where the Lausitz Calling Saturday’s coordi- man branch of Fridays for near Cologne for several days. mines are located. The local protesters, with tear gas fired for the first Campaigners say the gov- time since the November 24 district coun- nated action a success, Future which is also hold- council in Cottbus, a city a a spokeswoman Ende ing a protest at a ernment's plans to few kilometres from the 40,000 people turned out cil vote and a man assaulted as he tried to Gelaende said around 4,000 power station in the 450 phase out coal by Lausitz basin, passed a to the protest in Florence. clear a protester barricade. turned up for the blockades region. sat down on 2038 announced motion condemning the Hong Kongers have rallied in huge numbers and related protests. It marks the a railroad this year do not go occupation with the support “Every sardine has the right over the last six months, fuelled by years of “Despite all the nice speeches second time this connected to the far enough. of all parties except to exist!” Organisers claimed They want that growing fears that authoritarian China is and promises, 2019 was year that Ende coal mine site. the Greens. —AFP that 40,000 people had stamping out the city's liberties. The territory's turned out to the Florence Beijing-backed leaders have offered few People take part in a march from the Tsim Sha Tsui district to Hung Hom in Hong Kong on Sunday. protest, which they said was concessions and police have substantially more than the cracked down hard on protest- he said. But echoing the views of spread support — with the vic- 15,000 they claim attended ers in increasingly violent con- many activists who defend the tory of pro-democracy candi- China introduces mandatory face scans their first rally, just two frontations. violent nature of protests, he dates undercutting government CHINA will require telecom operators phone users since at least 2013 — weeks earlier. At one of Sunday's rallies — a said he feared the movement claims of a silent majority to collect face scans when registering meaning ID cards are linked to new The new movement has gathering to thank US lawmak- would simply wither if we adopt opposed to the movement. new phone users at offline outlets phone numbers — the move to lever- staged around 10 demonstra- ers for their support — protest- a completely peaceful manner. But Beijing-backed Carrie Lam starting Sunday, according to the age AI comes as facial recognition tions over the past 15 days in ers said they were deter- Elsewhere, a 13-year-old has offered no concessions in country's information technology technology gains traction across China the north of the country. mined to keep up the girl, who gave only her the wake of the electoral victory, authority, as Beijing continues to where the tech is used for everything Instead of the usual banners pressure on local The family name, Leung, which protesters say compels tighten cyberspace controls. from supermarket checkouts to sur- from political groups, pro- authorities after the Hong Kong joined the protest sur- them to return to the streets. “I In September, China’s industry and veillance. Online, Chinese social media testers brandished placards election victory. police have rounded by people just want to remind everyone information technology ministry in the shape of a sardine. “I would like to waving US flags and that despite the small victory in issued a notice on ‘safeguarding the “No banners, we don't want send a message to cracked down on singing the American district council election, we legitimate rights and interests of Concerns have been voiced symbols at such a beautiful the government: we protesters in a national anthem. must not forget why we started citizens online’, which laid out rules that the data could be leaked gathering,” one of the are not done and number of violent “I believe Hong all this and we must return to for enforcing real-name registration. organisers, Danilo Magli, told this is not over,” said Kong people will our main theme — reclaim Hong The notice said telecom operators The notice said telecom operators the crowd. confrontations. one 27-year-old pro- continue to take to the Kong, revolution of our times; should use ‘artificial intelligence and should use AI and other means to users reacted with a mix of support The Sardine Movement was tester, who declined to streets, otherwise the five demands, not one less,” an other technical means’ to verify peo- verify people's identities. founded on November 14 and worry over the December 1 facial give his name. He said government may mistak- organiser of the rally wrote on ples identities when they take a new verification notice, with some voicing by four hitherto unknown the Reddit-like LIHKG forum. phone number. “In next steps, our ministry will con- he hoped that Sunday's enly believe that we have let concerns their biometric data could young activists from the A China Unicom customer service tinue to...increase supervision and demonstrations, all three of go of our demands,” she said. The anonymously post also be leaked or sold. northern city of Bologna in which received permits called Months into the huge protests urged people to remain highly representative told AFP that the inspection...and strictly promote the “This is a bit too much,” wrote one protest against Salvini's poli- letters of no objection, would kicked off by opposition to a bill restrained during the march, December 1 ‘portrait matching’ management of real-name registra- tion for phone users,” said the Sep- tics. It was a response to the stay peaceful. “I do worry that a day after protesters blocked requirement means customers regis- user on Twitter-like Weibo, comment- allowing extradition to China, tember notice. growing strength in the public opinion may change if pro-democracy demonstrators roads in the Mong Kok tering for a new phone number may ing under an article about new rules. Riot police hold up a black flag warning ahead of firing tear gas Though the Chinese government has “Control, and then more control,” north of the right-wing coali- violence and clashes continue,” still appear to command wide- neighbourhood. —AFP as people take part in a march in Hong Kong on Sunday. have to record themselves turning tion led by League. —AFP their head and blinking. pushed for real-name registration for posted another. —AFP Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019December 2, 2019 NEWS 9 Outrage over Hyderabad rape, murder intensifies

K ASIF TIMELINE OF A CRIME MOST FOUL NOVEMBER 27: 5.30 PM: The main accused and the lorry driver Areef purchased several bottles of liquor on Wednesday evening. ■ The four workers were drinking while sitting in the lorry’s cabin near Shamshabad toll plaza. 6 PM: The four culprits noticed a young woman parking her scooter next to the lorry, who then left to go to a clinic. ■ The four then conspired to rape her. ■ Naveen punctured the back tyre of the victim's two-wheeler. 9 PM: Areef and the other three accused parked their lorry around 5 km ahead of her scooter at Thondapalli Junction. 9.18 PM: The victim came back to take her scooter and realised that one of the tyres had a puncture. 9.30 PM: Shiva offered to Residents take part in a candle light protest over the Hyderabad rape and murder case, in New Delhi, on Sunday. help her and took her scooter, on the pretext of By Ashish Pandey in getting it repaired. He Hyderabad came back after some time and told her that all ‘Kids should ORE chilling the repair shops were details closed. be taught emerged on ■ They grabbed the victim Sunday in and dragged her to an iso- to respect the rape and lated compound beside murder case the truck. women’ ofM the Telangana woman ■ Naveen switched off her mobile phone. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat doctor whose charred said there can’t be any com- body was found on the ■ Naveen forcefully admin- promise with the dignity of outskirts of Hyderabad on istered alcohol to the women and children should Thursday morning. woman to stop her from be taught to always respect The 26-year-old veterinarian The accused were identified as Mohammad Areef (in yellow T- screaming. them. was brutally gangraped and shirt), Jollu Shiva (in white shirt), Jollu Naveen (in blue shirt), ■ The victim was then bru- While participating in a killed by four lorry workers before and Chintakunta Chennakeshavulu (in orange shirt). conclave on the importance tally gangraped by the they burned her body on Wednes- four culprits. and relevance of Gita, day night in Telangana's her body burnt under a culvert in WHO THE CULPRITS ARE Bhagwat said it (Gita) talks Shamshabad. All the four Chatanpally on the Hyderabad- The accused have been identified ■ Afterwards, she became about Karma and the soci- accused were nabbed from their Bengaluru national highway. as Mohammad Areef (in yellow T- unconscious. ety needs to respect women houses on Friday by Cyberabad The gruesome rape and murder shirt), Jollu Shiva (in white shirt), ■ for its uplift. case has sparked national outrage. After she gained conscio- police. The four accused were sent Jollu Naveen (in blue), and Chin- usness and started scre- to judicial custody for 14 days on The following details (at the right takunta Chennakeshavulu (in Saturday amid high drama with a side of the page) are from the lat- orange shirt). Mohammad Areef aming again, the accused large crowd facing off against est official report filed by the (25), who works as a driver, is the decided to kill her. police. Three cops were suspended police. Here's how events unfolded prime accused in the rape-murder ■ Areef covered her on Saturday for a delay in register- between the fateful night of case. Areef studied till Class 10 in mouth and nose, which ing an FIR in the case. November 27 (Wednesday) and 2019. He worked as an auto driver caused her to suffocate to Cyberabad police filed the the morning of November 28 in Kukatpally area of Cyberabad death. remand report on Sunday, four (Thursday), when the vet's body from 2012 to 2015. He had been days after the vet was found with was found. working as a lorry driver since 2017. ■ Naveen took the victim's phone, watch and power bank. ■ The four then dumped her body in the truck and Mohan Bhagwat. CM assures all help, case to fled from the spot. ■ Shiva and Naveen drove “There can't be any com- away her two-wheeler promise with their respect from the spot. and dignity. The govern- ment has made strict laws be heard in fast-track court ■ Shiva purchased a bottle in this regard and they of petrol on the way. should be implemented. By Ashish Pandey should be inquired on a fast- ■ Under a culvert in The lacklustre approach of in Hyderabad track, and culprits should be administration on safety of Chatanpally on the NH 44 given stringent punishment. bridge, they burnt the women won't be accepted,” The chief minister also he said. TELANGANA Chief Minister K body after pouring petrol Bhagwat said: “The Chandrashekhar Rao has decided to set up a fast-track over it. administration and the gov- instructed officials to set up a court to deal with the case,” NOVEMBER 28: ernment will do what they fast-track court for the trial Telangana Chief Minister's have to do, but it is also the of the accused in the rape Office stated. 4 AM: The four accused responsibility of society to and murder case of a woman In his first public statement reached Aramgarh on reflect and ponder why doctor. The Telangana CM also Telangana Chief Minister since the incident, KCR also Thursday morning. such incidents happen.” assured all necessary help to K Chandrashekhar Rao. described the rape and mur- ■ Shiva, Naveen, Chen- “Every home in the coun- the victim's family. nakeshavulu then left for erinary surgeon in Cyber- der of the 25-year-old woman try should inculcate such KCR has also instructed the their respective homes. values and morals in their abad, get tough punishment. by four men as ‘ghastly’ and officials to initiate the expressed his deep anguish. children that they never for- “The chief minister has Patrol employees inform- process for setting up a fast- “He was upset that the perpe- get to respect women and instructed officials that the ed the police about one of always look at them with track court and ensure that trators of such are living the suspects buying petrol. purity and dignity.” — PTI the culprits, who raped and accused of the woman veteri- amidst us,” the statement murdered a 26-year-old vet- nary doctor's ghastly murder read. 10 COMMENT Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 DAY IN WORDS DAREDEVIL ON WHEELS Hope the govt reaches out to PTI India inc for working out solutions to revive consump- tion and growth. So far we are all pariahs and govt does not want to hear any criticism of our economy. — KIRAN MAZUMDAR SHAW Chairperson and MD, Biocon

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..Sehwag said I’ll be a better A biker performs stunts during the Military Literature Festival, aiming to raise awareness about India's Test player than a T20 player. military history, at Rajendra Park in Chandigarh on Sunday I said ‘you’re out of your mind, I’ve not played many first-class games’. — DAVID WARNER, Australian batsman, on Virender Sehwag’s prediction about his career DAY IN NUMBERS Xi’s problems: `52k cr `33k cr added in market current arrears valuation by 8 of of unpaid fertiliser top10 Indian subsidy, says fertiliser companies last week, association say news reports of India HK to Xinjiang all signed by one man: Zhu Hailun,” the INCE his visit to International Consortium of Investiga- AROUND THE WORLD Mamallapuram, Chi- tive Journalists noted. Zhu came to nese President Xi Jin- by Claude Xinjiang in 1975 as part of a Party initia- GULF NEWS ping has been facing a tive to send educated urban youth to live in the countryside to further ON DEMONSTRATIONS IN IRAQ rough sea at home. The Arpi China’s Maoist revolution. 4th plenary session of But they should not forget Chen Quanguo, the Party boss in Xinjiang. At theS 19th Chinese Communist on the major property developers and Party’s Central Committee was the end of August 2016, Chen was sent Protests in Najaf their business associates — at a time from his post in Tibet to ‘pacify’ the held in Beijing from October 28 when Beijing has been trying to wean Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to 31. itself away from [them],” SCMP said. (XUAR). The Party believed that Zhang show Iraqis fed up The members discussed the work So, the ‘tycoons’ may decide who will be Chunxian, Chen’s predecessor in Xin- report presented by Xi and adopted it the Communist leader of the semi- jiang, could not deliver the goods. For of Iran’s meddling “to uphold and improve the system of autonomous region. That is not the only Chen, it was a reward for his ‘Tibet socialism with Chinese characteristics.” problem of Mr Xi. recipe’ as he was soon promoted to the OUT, OUT, IRAN!” Iraqis were heard “The complicated situation of increas- all-powerful politburo. In five years, he shouting as they burnt down the ing risk challenges at home and Spy gone rogue managed to ‘stabilise’ Tibet. Iranian consulate in Najaf. abroad,” was mentioned in the commu- What was the recipe? First, utter ruth- Anti-government protesters, on the niqué. The gathering “upheld the princi- Wang Liqiang, who spied for China for lessness. Second, Chen transformed the streets since early October, have ple of ‘one country, two systems’, main- many years, recently defected to Aus- plateau into a vast Disneyland: Chinese tralia. He wrote a 12-page Chinese-lan- tourists descended on Tibet in waves to overwhelmingly rejected Iran’s taining lasting prosperity and stability experience the ‘Paradise on Earth’ with in Hong Kong and Macao, and promot- guage confession on some disturbing political presence in the country. aspects of Beijing’s political interfer- its blue sky, pristine lakes and rivers, It sends the message to Tehran that ing the peaceful reunification of China.” luxuriant forests and deep canyons. Today, it looks like a distant dream. ence. The Age in Australia cited a few: the Iraqi people are putting their “efforts to manipulate Taiwan’s elec- country’s interests first… Demonstra- tions, infiltration of student organisa- Uyghur secret out tors in Najaf are almost all Shiites, Hong Kong polls tions in Hong Kong, and even the kid- and Shiite religious authorities there napping of political dissidents. [Wang Chen used powerful slogans such as have encouraged the protests... Beijing did not expect a ‘tsunami’ in gave] names of organisations and key ‘Social management’, ‘Comprehensive favour of the pro-democracy movement figures in Chinese military intelligence.” Rectification’, ‘Preventive Control’, which won 392 out of 452 seats in the Wang, probably one of the first opera- ‘Eliminate-Unseen-Threats’, ‘Nets-in- Hong Kong local elections. tives from China to blow his cover, is the-Sky-Traps-on-the-Ground’ or ‘Cop- Iraq’s security forces have Anti-Beijing candidates took control now seeking protection in Australia. per-Ramparts-Iron Walls’. The latter translates into “an impenetrable public of 17 out of 18 district councils. To make things worse, on November absorbed Iran-backed militia 16, The New York Times published security defense network consisting of “Xinhua waited until Monday after- excerpts of 403 pages of internal classi- citizen patrols, border security posts, noon to release a two-paragraph news fied documents on China’s crackdown police checkposts, surveillance sys- Many of the political parties who report on the polls, stating only that the on Xinjiang. It is an unprecedented tems... and other mechanisms.” dominate the Iraq’s Parliament have elections took place and ‘18 districts insider’s view on the clampdown and, This was the recipe to control the ties to Iran. In addition... Iran has produced results,” the South China particularly, the internment camps, Tibetan plateau. In Xinjiang, Chen ties to several militias, known as Morning Post (SCMP) reported. Mean- where more than 1 million Muslims are added the infamous internment camps. while, the People’s Daily just spoke of kept. “As the government presented its I almost forgot to mention one more popular mobilisation forces. the history of US intervention in foreign These militias have recently been efforts in Xinjiang to the public as headache of Xi’s: US President Donald elections. In the weeks preceding the benevolent and unexceptional, [Bei- J. Trump who, is threatening him with a incorporated into Iraq’s security elections, the Global Times repeatedly jing] discussed and organised a ruthless trade war. Also, as I concluded this arti- forces, but there are fears that Iran claimed that a ‘silent majority’ in Hong and extraordinary campaign in these cle, the news came that Yonten, a 24 might exert pressure on them to act Kong was condemning the protests. internal communications. Senior party year-old Tibetan man from Ngawa in in its interests. This is not taking What complicates Xi’s life further is leaders are recorded ordering drastic Eastern Tibet, immolated himself place in Iraq alone. Throughout the that their victory could give pro-democ- and urgent action against extremist vio- protesting the Chinese rule in Tibet. He is the 156th to do so. region Iran has backed proxy racy candidates a larger say in the selec- lence, including the mass detentions, tion process for the next chief executive and discussing the consequences with India is indeed a ‘cool’ country in militias... For far too long, Tehran’s as they control of 117 seats on the 1,200- cool detachment,” the NYT reported. comparison. meddling has gone unpunished, but member selection committee. “The documents show China’s plans The writer is a French-born author, it is time that it is held accountable “This shift in the balance of power will for sweeping extrajudicial detentions journalist, historian and Tibetologist. for its destructive behaviour. mean that Beijing will be more reliant and internment camps in Xinjiang are The views expressed are personal.

Successful crimes alone SO FUNNY Of all follies there is none greater DAILY are justified. than wanting to make the world “ Have you ever tried to “ HUMOUR ”—John Dryden eat a clock? It’s very a better place. time consuming. ” —Moliere Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019December 2, 2019 MY BIZ 25

By Rashmi Pratap in Mumbai

HE country’s stock markets seem oblivious to the debilitating macroeconomic The great stock indicators. The TSensex and the Nifty have been on a roll since Septem- ber 20, 2019, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara- man announced a cut in the basic corporate tax rate from 30 per cent to 22 per market mystery cent and for new manufac- turing companies from 25 per cent to 15 per cent. WHYTHE 28-Nov-2019 The very same day, markets wit- 41,130 nessed the biggest intraday gain SENSEXIS ON ever and the Sensex closed 1,921 22-Nov-2019 points up, topping the 38,000 level. The Nifty jumped 570 points to FIRE EVEN AS 40,359 end just short of 11,300. In effect, the current market rally began with Sitharaman’s corporate tax THE ECONOMY cut announcement and there has Sensex been no stopping since then. Mar- versus kets continue to touch new highs Jun-16 Sensex has been rising on GDP every few days. The rally that was HURTLES growth expected to end post-Diwali is 9.37% hope of better earnings continuing despite the deteriorat- and government steps to ing economic signals. GDP growth DOWNHILL revive the economy. has slowed for six quarters in a row, falling to a mere 4.5 per cent in July-Sept. HOPE DRIVES TRADE Umesh Mehta, Head of Research, Samco Securities, explains this by saying that the stock market is a forward looking machine. “And Mar-15 Factors such as dip in stock prices reflect not what has consumption and already happened but what is 7.11% expected in the next three to four distress in manufactur- quarters.” G. Chokkalingam, ing sector are pulling Founder and Managing Director, down quarterly GDP Equinomics Research and Advi- -27.7% growth (%) Jun-19 sory, agrees : “The dichotomy of Decline in net profit 5.01% dwindling economy and rising of 2,398 BSE-listed stock markets is there because Jun-17 the market believes that things 23-Nov-2016 companies in the 5.99% will improve in the short to first half FY20 medium term. It assumes that in 26,051.81 Sept-19 6-12 months, economic parame- ters will improve, corporate earn- 4.5% ings will grow and that is why money continues to come in,” he worst in the last two decades. The “At that point, when any investor which has given 79.8 per cent months. That explains why says. In market parlance, this is combined market cap of Group B makes a significant move towards returns (in the November 15, 2018, investors continue to flock to called ‘Hope Trade’. “There is also shares (mid-caps and small-caps) mid or small-caps, the whole mar- to November 14, 2019, period), fol- the large-caps. a lot of hope that the government on the BSE fell 63 per cent from ket jumps in their favour,” he adds. lowed by Bajaj Finserv at 62 per The BSE Midcap index is cur- will announce more sector-specific March 2018 levels; it had gone The performance of some large- cent, Kotak Mahindra Bank at rently valued at 27 times its measures to ease corporate down 62 per cent post the caps has been aided by the reduc- 37.5 per cent, Nestle India at 36 underlying earnings in the trail- stress,” he adds. Lehman crisis. The current com- tion in the number of players in per cent and ICICI Bank at 34.8 ing 12 months, a sharp decline bined market cap at Rs 7.64 lakh sectors such as aviation, media, per cent. from the price-to-earnings multi- NARROWRALLY crore is the lowest in the last one nonbanking finance and telecom. ple of 35 times a year ago. In com- The rally in the benchmark decade, indicating that this space As a result, the surviving players MID- AND SMALL-CAPS TRAIL parison, the benchmark Sensex is indices, however, is neither secu- has not benefited from the current have been rewarded by the stock trading at 27.3 times its trailing rally. markets for their robust business The divergence is not only earnings. This is the first time in lar nor broad based. The bench- between the bourses and the mark indices, the Sensex and the “Mid-cap and small-cap stocks model and steady growth rates. over two years that the midcap do not typically witness institu- Ajit Mishra, Vice-President economy. Within the bourses index is trading at a discount to Nifty, represent the strongest 30 too, mid- and small-caps have and the strongest 50 firms’ for- tional participation and are very Research, Religare Broking, says the benchmark indices that rep- volatile. They may bounce back in the returns in the benchmark not been able to benefit from the resent large-cap stocks. Put sim- tunes, respectively. These are current rally. Since September companies that have delivered 18 months if we go by historical indices are largely skewed towards ply, mid-caps are much cheaper 20, when the current rally began, strong numbers despite the weak evidence, though there is no the outperformance of just than large-cap stocks in the cur- economic environment. Investors rule,” says Chokkalingam. eight to 10 heavyweight the BSE Midcap Index has rent market. The overall eco- look for safe havens during bad This is because beyond a companies which have gained only 680 points while the nomic slowdown is visible in the Stock small-cap index is up just 200 economic cycles. Dig deeper and point, when large-caps prices reflect not been affected by mid-cap and small-cap spaces. the mid-caps and the small-caps continue to rally, they the slowdown. points, as per the closing on Corporate earnings here are not tell a different tale. The current become so expensive what is expected These top perform- November 20. The Sensex has, showing encouraging growth. quantum of fall in the mid- and that investors find in the next three ers include NBFC however, gained over 2,000 Only select large-cap stocks are small-cap space has been the them less attractive. to four quarters giant Bajaj Finance, points during the last two performing, analysts said.

By Mail Today Bureau in New Delhi CAR sales remained stuck in the slow lane during November indicating the eco- Car sales fail to rev up in chilly Nov nomic slowdown may spill into the third quarter after the slump in GDP growth rate to sub 5 per cent in the second quar- year, Maruti said in a statement. aged to scrape through with a 2 per cent last leg of BS IV and accordingly supplies increase in domestic sales at 44,600 units had to be optimised as it progresses ter. The mass volume segment comprising cars such as the Alto sold 26,306 units in in November. The company, which is also towards BSVI transition model by model The country’s largest carmaker Maruti November 2019, witnessing a drop of 12.2 the country’s largest exporter of cars, sequentially, he explained. Suzuki on Sunday reported a decline of shipped out 15,900 units to foreign mar- Home-grown Tata Motors reported a 39 3.2 per cent in domestic sales during the kets from its Chennai plant, up 25.2 per per cent decline in passenger vehicle month. The company dispatched 141,400 Market leader Maruti’s cent from 12,702 units in November 2018. sales at 10,400 units in November as units to its dealers in the local market in Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) was the against 16,982 units in the same month November, down from 146,018 units in the domestic sales fall 3.2% worst hit, reporting a whopping 50.3 per previous year. same month last year. cent decline in domestic sales to 6,459 Auto major Mahindra and Mahindra Overall, the carmaker sold 150,630, units in November as against 13,006 units (M&M) recorded a 10 per cent decline in inclusive of exports and sales of 2,286 per cent. Similarly, sales of utility vehi- in the same month last year. ‘’Our sales passenger vehicle sales, which includes Baleno cars to Toyota in November which cles, including Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and numbers are better than our plan for the utility vehicles, cars and vans at 14,637 works out to an overall decline of -1.9 per- Ertiga, declined by 1.3 per cent at 23,204 month,’’ HCIL senior vice president sales units in November down from 16,188 cent compared to the same month last units. Maruti’s arch rival Hyundai man- Rajesh Goel said. The company is in the units in the same month last year.

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ATRINA Kaif on Jennifer Garner and Ben Sunday said com- Affleck in happier times. paring box office THEY were spotted having collections of what appeared to be a heated female-led films argument with each other with those headlin- outside Jennifer Garner's Ked by male superstars in unjus- home on Friday. tified as the projects don't get And following the exchange, the actress was seen driving the same financial backing. ex-husband Ben Affleck, 47, The actor, who is one of the to a remote hotel near Santa leading female stars in Bolly- Barbara. wood, weighed in her thoughts The pair were in the actor's on the pay disparity in the SUV but she took control of the wheel. industry and said a lot of men Jennifer appeared calm but are of the opinion that the irritated as she pulled up for a opening figures that are guar- stop at Starbucks. anteed by a male star are Ben was spotted looking slightly more, which is why downcast in the passenger's seat beside her - despite it there's a fee difference. being his Range Rover. My argument to that is, which I dis- According to sources, their cuss with a lot of producers I'm close coffee run was just a stopover to and have worked with, give the before 'she drove him to a female dominated films, with may be remote hotel following their one or two female leads, the same fight.' budget and mounting that you are The former couple appeared giving to the male stars or the combi- quite strained during a con- nation of a male and a female star. versation outside Jennifer's home on Friday, after spend- ing Thanksgiving together. Their discussion was very IVE that to a female film animated with the Batman and see what happens star using his hands as he then, Katrina said. The spoke with serious expres- actor believes a project sions. with female leads, a Not seen outside with the great story and an able director, if parents were their three chil- Ggiven the same budget and scale, has dren: Violet, 13, Seraphina, 10, the potential to do those numbers. We and Samuel, seven. just need to see that confidence come The Camping actress and from the producers to take that risk Ben began dating back in and put that investment into the film. 2004 after meeting on the set 'Tiger...', 'War' are big action films of Pearl Harbor in 2001 and with huge budgets. If we mount a film, Daredevil in 2003. Daily Mail it could be a different film, a comedy, a fun summer blockbuster, if we give that film the same mounting, the audience will feel that this is an event film. If most of our female protago- THE CROWN nists films are small ideas and small in content and smaller in nature, how can the opening be compared to the DUO GROW 'Dhoom 3's of the world? —PTI CLOSER

THE Pati Patni Aur Woh Dheeme Dheeme chal- lenge reached another level today morning. Kartik,DP Deepika Padukone and AKSHAYWRAPS UP Kartik Aaryan performed Matt Smith and Claire Foy. the hook step of the song They shared a Royal romance at the Mumbai Airport. shake a leg as the young Elizabeth and Videos of the two danc- Prince Philip in the first two SOORYAVANSHI ing to the song are going series of The Crown. AKSHAY Kumar has wrapped Shetty's Cop Universe... viral on social media. In up the shooting of his We’re excited for you to wit- one of the video, Kartik is together And now close friends say upcoming film Sooryavanshi. ness it at the cinema, it’s seen waiting for Deepika that Claire Foy is providing a The film, which is directed by gonna blow your mind We as she arrives at the air- consoling shoulder for Matt Rohit Shetty, stars Katrina hope @katrinakaif @itsrohit- port. She is seen saying Smith, whose relationship Kaif and Akshay in lead roles. shetty @karanjohar with his girlfriend, Downton Abbey actress Lily James, has Akshay took to Instagram @reliance.entertainment Video going viral @rohitshettypicturez been the subject of increas- to announce the wrap up of ing talk among showbiz insid- the film. He wrote, “Last Day, @dharmamovies #CapeOf- on social media. GoodFilm.” It is scheduled to ers. The couple have been Last Shot, Last Stunt of dating for five years but have #Sooryavanshi It's release on that she has been trying to March 27. perform the hook step of not been seen together for been an incredi- months, although sugges- ble experience the song but wasn't able to get it right. tions that they have broken to be a part up are no more than uncon- of Rohit She also said that her husband Ranveer Singh firmed gossip. said that she has to take Smith and Foy have formed up the Dheeme Dheeme a close and mutually sup- challenge. She asked Kar- portive friendship, and have tik to teach her the hook been spending time together step of Dheeme Dheeme. near their different homes in Then Kartik showed her and the two performed the North London in recent Dheeme Dheeme chal- Kartik Aaryan, Deepika Padukone weeks, a source told The Mail lenge together. take the Dheeme Dheeme challenge. on Sunday. — Daily Mail

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LEO Aus 16-Sep 15 SAGITTARIUS Financial gains may keep your Dec 16-Jan 13 spirits high as never before Sometimes you may feel quite and you may spend lavishly depressing and develop a feeling By Dr Ajai to come out of your existing with your love mate. You may even relationship. But excellent acts by your sweet decide to marry this person and go heart quite often render you confused. This Bhambi ahead with your plan. helps boost your morale. ARIES Apr 14-May 14 VIRGO Sep 16-Oct 15 CAPRICORN A meeting with someone It is going to be a happy Jan 14-Feb 11 unknown may bring lot of joy day for you as a couple. Great time awaits you. There and happiness for you. Your will be much excitement as you Love and romance would plan a day out with your partner. Your closeness with your friends would increase keep you busy and you may feel sweet heart will give you a surprise which and it is likely that one of your friends may immersed in the sea of joy and would make you fall once again for propose you for marriage. happiness. him/her.

TAURUS May 15-June 15 LIBRA Oct 16-Nov 15 AQUARIUS Feb 12-March 13 It has been a long time that you *Dates You are heading for a big fight and your partner has seen eye to with you lover. A chance of Recent developments are making based you realize the significance of eye. A break in relationship seems break up is also on cards. Some on Vedic of the continuing irritants are social fabric in one’s life. You will inevitable unless you can put in genuine get all the time you need to focus on your Sun Signs causing lot of troubles and an open hearted social life even at the cost of other matters. efforts for improving understanding with and long conversation may bring some long You will be more happy to be with your your partner. lasting results. beloved.

GEMINI June 16-July 15 CANCER July 16-Aug 15 SCORPIO Nov 16-Dec 15 PISCES Mar 14-Apr 13 Your sweet heart is impressing Advances of others at this point of You are getting attracted to Romantic moments are time may yield fruits as you are opposite sex as high as never what is going to keep you upon you to take an important becoming too vulnerable as you decision right now and you may not like before. At times you may also fancy of having unavailable for other pressing mat- are finding them more interesting. Looming multiple love affairs to enjoy the most. This the pressure being built around. You on the horizon is an unsuccessful and ters in your life and you are happy the troublesome love affair and loss in may not be good idea as it can take a toll of are rather in a mood to postpone your emotional capabilities. way things are getting unfolded. things for a while. reputation. KAKURO SUDOKU CLASSIC HITORI

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Pakistan batsman Yasir Shah exults after scoring a century. (Right) Australian players celebrate a wicket on the third day of the second Test in Adelaide on Sunday.

USTRALIA edged toward a dominant vic- tory and a series whitewash on Sunday after leavingA Pakistan wobbling at 39 for three in their sec- SCOREBOARD ond innings on day three, AUS IST INNINGS 589/3 DEC still 248 runs short of mak- ing the hosts bat again in PAK 1ST INNINGS the second Test. Batsman Dismissal R B Opener Shan Masood was 14 Masood c Paine b Hazlewood 19 50 not out with Asad Shafiq on Imam c Warner b Starc 2 16 eight when rain brought stumps early in the day-night Test at a Azhar c Smith b Cummins 9 23 floodlit Adelaide Oval. After Azam c Paine b Starc 97 132 bowling Pakistan out for 302 before dinner, Australia enforced Shafiq c Paine b Starc 9 14 the follow-on and Josh Hazle- Ahmed c Paine b Starc 10 26 wood duly rewarded skipper Tim Rizwan c Paine b Starc 0 3 Paine with two early wickets with Mitchell Starc chipping in one. Pakistan face innings defeat in Adelaide Yasir c Lyon b Cummins 113 213 Shaheen lbw b Starc 0 1 Abbas c Warner b Cummins 29 78 Musa not out 12 12 Extras: (lb 2) 2 Total: (All out; 94.4 overs) 302 Fall of wickets: 1-3, 2-22, 3-38, 4-69, 5-89, 6-89, 7-194, 8-194, 9-281, 10-302 AUS BOWLING Bowler O M R W Starc 25 6 66 6 AussiesHazlewood trapped opener sniff Imam-ul-Haq lbw for a duck on Cummins 22.42 83 3 the cusp of dinner and later Hazlewood 14 2 48 1 returned to have Babar Azam Lyon 22 3 65 0 caught behind for eight. Starc, Labuschagne10 2 32 0 who took 6-66 in the first innings, grabbed his seventh Smith 1 0 6 0 wicket for the Test by dismiss- ing Pakistan captain Azhar Ali PAK 2ND INNINGS for nine with Steve Smith diving Batsman Dismissal R B for a fine catch in the slips. Masood batting 14 55 Having thrashed Pakistan by Imam lbw b Hazlewood 0 9 caughtvictory in the deep for 113 but Pat Cummins, allowing the 33- an innings and five runs in the Brisbane opener, Australia not before warming hearts from year-old to scamper through for Azhar c Smith b Starc 9 8 appear well set to sweep the Peshawar to Karachi as he defi- a single. Babar Azam c Paine b Hazlewood 8 12 series 2-0 unless weather inter- antly clung on to record his Yasir, whose previous high Azam in venes.Anchored by a magnifi- maiden test ton. score in Tests was 42, gave David action. Shafiq batting 8 17 cent 335 by David Warner, the He batted superbly in partner- Warner a run for his Extras: 0 home side declared their first ships with Azam and tailender money with his Total: (Three wickets; 16.5 overs) 39 (f/o) innings closed at a mammoth Mohammad Abbas but was all exuberant cele- Fall of wickets: 1-2, 2-11, 3-20 589 for three on day two and nerves when on the brink of his brations as he then reduced Pakistan to 89 for hundred. Stuck on 99 with knelt down to AUS BOWLING Hazlewood steaming in, hearts touch his fore- six in the evening session. Bowler O M R W Australia were made to work were in mouths as he threw his head to the turf hard for the remaining bat at a fuller delivery with before rising to bran- Starc 4 1 10 1 wickets on day three as the lofted shot sailing dish his bat like a sword. Hazlewood 8 3 15 2 Yasir Shah dug in for close to a man at mid- Following a 104 in the Bris- Cummins 4.5 2 14 0 an unlikely century. Visitors 39/3 on. It just evaded the bane Test, Azam missed out The stocky legspin- outstretched hand on a second consecutive Stumps, Day 3 ner was eventually at the end of of a back-tracking century, falling for 97. —Reuters third day’s play

POLO HOCKEY � Achievers lift Col Girdhari LOCLOC L Lff lavour lavour � Kiddy’s Corner School Singh Memorial Cup in 1st chukker and another goal by the fifth Apollo Tyres Millennium City thrash JB Shah School RAJNIGANDHA Achievers Kuldeep Singh in 2nd chukker whereas Marathon 2019 on the eve of the race, KIDDY’S Corner School, emerged winners of IPG Col Adie Broswon got lot of chances, but and Noida’s Kalpana Deka Saha ran out Gwalior thrashed JB Shah Girdhari Singh Memorial Cup could not connect into goal. comfortable winners of the men and School, Gujarat 20-0 in the 26th (8 Goal) Polo tournament beating Adie women’s events in 2:44:13 and 3:53:20 Nehru hockey tournament for girls on Broswon by 3 goals to nil in the finals at MARATHON respectively in Gurugram on Sunday. Sunday. In another match, Beer the Jaipur Polo Ground on Sunday. The � Roland & Kalpana claim Kaushalendra and Kenyan Sally Jebi- Bahadur Singh School, Gorakhpur beat match was a hard fight but turned out victories in ATMCM 2019 wott Kurui ran out winners of the men Nangchup High School, Manipur 9-1. one sided affair. Daniel Otamendi and women’s half-marathons while Whereas, Nankana Sahib School, San- opened the account for Achievers and KENYAN Roland Kibiwoti Sadender Singh & Bharti claimed grur defeated PIS Girls Hoockey Acad- Kuldeep Singh Rathore added one goal Kemboi, who registered for 10km Speed Challenge honours. emy, Bhatinda 5-3. 20 COFFEE BREAK Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Wednesday,Monday, December August 16, 2, 20172019

Fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, column and each of the 3X3 SUDOKU squares contains all the digits from 1 to 9. Solutions are below. ASTRO FOCUS by Manisha Koushik ARIES Mar 21-Apr 20 A love-hate relationship may develop with someone you have recently met. Some favourable developments are likely on the professional front. TAURUS Apr 21-May 20 You may need to get into a new routine and it will not be as bad as it seems. Learning quickly from past mistakes will be in your favour on the professional front. GEMINI May 21-June 21 Difficulty Rating Difficulty Rating Difficulty Rating This is a good day to let your hair down and enjoy with friends. Each row & column must contain numbers 1 to 4 (easy) or Your prayers on the romantic front will 1 to 6 (difficult). The numbers within the heavily outlined soon be answered, so rejoice! Repaying a CRYPTIC CROSSWORD KEN-KEN boxes must combine to produce the numbers in the loan will not pose much difficulty. top-left corner. CANCER June 22-July 22 It may not be feasible to do a task your way, so don’t be adamant. Whatever you give out comes back in the same coin, so do good to reap goodness.

LEO July 23-Aug 23 You will need to find time to complete a pending chore. Things are certainly moving the way you want them to. You are likely to derive much pleasure in proving that you are better off than others on the work front. VIRGO Aug 24-Sep 23 A good time is foreseen tonight. You will manage to get a leg up on those you don’t like. Wriggling out of work today will not pose much problem.

LIBRA Sep 24-Oct 23 Some of you can be laid up in bed with a minor ailment. Your style of functioning may be questioned by superiors at work, so be ready to justify.

SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov 22 ACROSS and is put out by it (8) Those hoping for promotion 1 Is able to go to a hill or 2 Dance, Oliver? (5) may find the competition sing in a church (6) 3 Uttered gratingly that it had tough. Prayers are likely to 5 How to part yet remain to be spread around (6) entranced (4) novel for which she won be answered soon for those looking 4 I’m not refined so have a 7 Do be a brick and change for love! care! (6) QUICK QUIZ these awards. it for me! (5) SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 21 8 Instructs and disciplines 5 Such a reply is very handy in 5. In which year was Ann a laboratory! (6) Ann Patchett was You will need to keep an issue alive, if about public transport (6) Patchett on the Time 100 you want the results. Things move 6 Implores Ed to join his born on december 9 The French parson consid- 2, 1963 list of most influential smoothly at work, as you go about ers it his own concern (8) pals (6) your job quickly and efficiently. Becoming 10 Considered a nuisance, the 11 Ours have become people in the world? popular amongst people you work with is possible. French pound it (6) embittered (4) 1. Where was this American 6. Name the magazine 13 Let everyone know that 12 Give a meal to the where Patchett worked for Dec 22-Jan 21 Ted is going out with crippled (4) author born? CAPRICORN Vera (9) It is party time and you will find 14 I go red on an attraction at nine years where she 17 It’s rotten, when in the 2. Where did Patchett's wrote primarily non-fiction yourself quite up to it! You are Med, to be so tortured (9) the showground (4) likely to work smart at office 15 How I can become an Indian first published work 22 How to make ineffective appear, which was a story, 7. In which year did she and deflect some of your workload the workings of an Eastern in Peru (4) publish ‘State of Wonder’, on others. agent (6) 16 Formerly seen with a before she graduated a novel set in the Amazon 24 I’ve to arrange pacts to postscript about costs from Sarah Lawrence AQUARIUS Jan 22-Feb 19 release those held jungle, which was incurred (8) College? Not reacting to half-baked prisoner (8) 18 There’s nothing clear about shortlisted for the information will keep you from 25 Gets together and I such a seemingly-wise 3. What was the name of getting into problems at work. re-arrange the tunes (6) Orange Prize Luck favours you today and may make utterance (6) first novel which was you win in every situation, both in 26 How a right cure is meant 19 Or most have them to 8. Patchett has written a personal and professional fronts. to come back (5) drive (6) published in 1992? memoir about her 27 Little Leonard’s on PISCES Feb 20-Mar 20 camera (4) 20 A beginner who can do no 4. She received the 2002 relationship with Lucy wrong? (6) It is best to let things take their 28 Attempts to write them (6) PEN/Faulkner Award and Grealy, an Irish-American 21 Rene’s with you? Make own course, instead of forcing certain! (6) the Orange Prize for Fiction poet. What is the name them. This is a good time to pamper the DOWN one you love. An exciting trip with 23 I find such nags profitable (5) in the same year. Name the of the book? 1 Throws rocks at the act in LA friends is on the anvil. TODAY’S SOLUTIONS SUDOKU KEN-KEN MINI SUDOKU SUDOKU CLASSIC

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THE Indian contingent for men’s and women’s category for the 2019 South Asian Games (SAG) was declared by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) as SAKSHI & RAVINDER the gold medallists at the recently-con- cluded senior wrestling national cham- pionships in Jalandhar were inducted in the squad. TO LEAD INDIA AT SAG The seven-member men’s and women’s contingent will be led by Olympic Medal- extremely competitive competition undaunting spirit ensured her a convinc- list, Sakshi Malik and U-23 World Champi- from the National platform and I am con- ing win at the Nationals and an Indian onship Silver Medallist, Ravinder at the fident that the players will maintain Team berth. The Punjab grappler is aiming Championship starting from December the supremacy and defend their to restore her playing career and is all set 6-9 in Nepal. 2016 titles in both the Men and Women’s for the South Asian Games challenge. While Sakshi (62Kg) is an established Category at the South Asian Games”, Indian squad: Free Style Men: Rahul name in the women’s category, said Brij Bhushan Saran Singh, the WFI (57kg), Ravinder (61kg), Amit (65kg), the squad also has some of the most President. Gaurav Baliya (74kg), Pawan Kumar promising talents in Sheetal (50Kg), Sub Inspector with Punjab (86kg), Satyavart Kadian (97kg), Pinky (53Kg), Sarita (57kg), and Anshu Police, Gursharan is making a Sub Inspector Sumit (125kg); Free Style (59Kg). 35-year-old Gursharan Kaur from comeback to the Indian Team women: Sheetal (50kg), Pinki Punjab (76kg) and Anita Sheoran from after seven years. While with Punjab (53kg), Sarita (57kg), Anshu Haryana (68kg), meanwhile, will be don- adversities, hardships and Police, Gursharan is (59kg), Sakshi Malik (62kg), ning the Indian colours after almost a legal battles against her in- making a comeback Sakshi Anita Sheoran (68kg), Gursha- Malik decade. laws have been testing her to the team after ranpreet Kaur (76Kg). “The players have been chosen after an time and again, Gursharan’s seven years —Mail Today

PHOTOS: BCCI SHOT &SWEET Kiwis on top despite Root and Rory tons DESPITE cen- turies to Joe Root and Rory Burns, England expressed disap- pointment at stumps on day three of the sec- ond Test against New Zealand after losing late wickets in Hamilton on Sun- day. England captain Root ended his run drought with an unbeaten 114 while Burns rode his luck to post 101. But after they took England to 201 for two, the tourists were 269 for five at stumps and still trailing New Zealand by 106. THE most awaited Big BCCI president Sourav Ganguly (centre) with secretary Jay Shah (left) and treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal during Bout League to begin the Board’s Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on Sunday. with the Odisha Warriors and Punjab Panthers on Monday at Gautam Budha University, Noida. Six-times World Cham- pion MC Mary Kom, who is set to compete in the flyweight category for Punjab Panthers, is the centre of attraction on a very first day. Mary said that the loss in the recently held World Championship is a les- son for her and now she will learn from her mistakes In Deep planning the preparation for the Olympics. Her first bout of this league will be against Savita of Odisha Warriors. Ganguly-led BCCI Gurpreet and Sunil decides to seek SC bag gold at Nationals LIVING up to their favourites tag, Asian approval to relax Championship silver medallists Gurpreet Singh tenure reform and Sunil Kumar clinched OURAV Ganguly might gold medals as the senior national wrestling continue in his post as the championships concluded in Board of Control for on Sunday with competition Cricket in India (BCCI) in Greco Roman style. Pun- president till 2024 after his jab’s Gurpreet overcame two- team on Sunday decided to Senior BCCI officials time junior world champi- during the Annual onships medallist Sajan abolishS the Supreme Court-man- Bhanwal, representing Ser- General Meeting. dated administrative reforms on vices, 3-1 in the 77kg category, tenure cap of the board’s to lift his fourth national title. office-bearers. Sunil also managed an easy kick in only after the individual But with a full-fledged Board in gaswamy and Anshuman Gaek- win over Punjab’s Prabhal. The decisions to seek apex has finished two terms (six office now, the role has gone wad appointed the men’s team court’s approval for dilution of years), at the board and state back to the Secretary's position. head coach. MAHARASHTRA have tenure cap, which is aimed at association separately. “Whenever the meeting takes bagged the second posi- clearing the path for an extended The move, if approved, will also place, Jay will go,” the official said. tion in the national fencing stint for Ganguly, and appoint pave the way for Shah to However, the Board has ‘YOU CANNOT GO Shah for the ICC meet were championship organised by get an extension as not yet decided on its BEYOND TENURES’ the School Games Federation taken at the Board’s 88th Annual time left in his cur- representative for the General Meeting in Mumbai. rent tenure is also Former ICC Board meetings. Ganguly indicated that there of India in Punjab. The under- “All the proposed amendments less than a year. will be no extension for mem- 19 state fencers won five gold Indian skipper Besides, the BCCI bers of the selection committee have been approved and will be Shah was named decided to defer the medals, one silver and 12 forwarded to the Supreme Sourav was to whose tenures have ended, say- bronze medals in the events India’s representa- appointment of the Court,” said a top official. tive to attend vacate office next ing you cannot go beyond that. held last week, a release by As per the current constitution, future meetings of year but a dilution Cricket Advisory Going by the Board’s old con- the Aurangabad District Fenc- an office-bearer who has served the International Committee (CAC). stitution that has a provision for ing Association said. In the could see him a maximum four-year term for two three-year terms, either at Cricket Council's “It will be done after boys’ events, Abhay Shinde the BCCI or at the state associa- (ICC) chief execu- continue till the December 3 hear- the selection panel, its chairman 2024 MSK Prasad and his colleague from the state won the gold tion, goes into a compulsory tives committee. ing in the Supreme medal while Jay Khandelwal three-year cooling-off period. Court,” an official said. Gagan Khoda’s terms have BCCI CEO Rahul Johri bagged the silver medal in Ganguly, who took charge on was the Board’s representa- After Sachin Tendulkar, expired. Prasad and Khoda were October 23, was to vacate office tive for these meetings when its VVS Laxman and Ganguly appointed in 2015. individual Sabre events, it said. next year but a dilution could administration was being han- stepped down from the CAC Ganguly also said that a bookie Shinde, Prathamesh Tupe, Pri- see him continue till 2024. dled by the Supreme Court- owing to the Conflict of Interest had approached a player during tam Haldar and Shivam Subra- The current dispensation appointed Committee of Admin- clause in the new constitution, the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 maniam also won gold medals wants the cooling off period to istrators (CoA). Kapil Dev, Shantha Ran- tournament. —Mail Today/PTI in the Sabre team event. Mail Today, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019 INTERACTIVE 21

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Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Navy slide down from helicopters for a simulated hostage MARCOS IN ACTION rescue operation during rehearsals for the Navy Day, in Mumbai on Sunday. YOUTUBE LETTERS �Toll gates in nation QUESTION BLOGS 1) BUYING CONDOM FOR not equipped to THE FIRST TIME | HARSH SHAWN MENDES BENIWAL handle heavy traffic IT REFERS to the implementa- Mail Today poll HAS LARYNGITIS tion of the RFID technology SHAWN Mendes is suf- linked FAST Tag across the toll PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION fering from laryngitis. gates in the country. The 21-year-old singer We should not be too over- was forced to cancel his joyed over this latest technol- concert in Sao Paulo, ogy of FAST tag in our lives. We Brazil, on Saturday have seen that we fail miserably after being ordered by when it comes to implementing doctors to rest, or else such schemes. risk “long term dam- Last week also when on trial basis it was tested on one of the age” to his voice. He highway tolls, we saw long queues wrote on social media: “Sao Paulo, I’m so so Watch to see the struggle across the toll gates, so in all probability we are not prepared sorry to have to tell you of a young boy Anni who to tackle the heavy traffic flow. this, but today I woke is going to buy condoms Moreover, this scheme is up feeling ill, and went for the first time. launched to provide convenience to the doctor, to find to travellers not the opposite. out I have laryngitis 2) WARNER PUMMELS So ideally, the government and a sinus infection.” PAKISTAN BEFORE STARC should have waited to prepare all A two-day children’s literature festival was held contactmusic.com SHINES UNDER LIGHTS | tolls across the country to make them equipped in handling heavy SECOND DOMAIN TEST traffic and vehular flow should be in Delhi on Saturday. Do you think other states David Warner smashed smooth at each and every toll should also follow suit? records on his way to a before setting a timeline. career-best 335 not out —BAL GOVIND, Noida then watched on as the idents but also the Delhi Police, Australian quicks, led by �Immediate action YESTERDAY’S which has issued fresh instruc- Mitch Starc, tore apart QUESTION tions to all patrolling units to Pakistan. against rape accused ensure safe transport facilities for Govt ended educational women stranded at any location is need of the hour in the city during odd hours. 3) ROMAN REIGNS VS. qualification required for I praise the Delhi Police for tak- ROBERT ROODE CRIMES like rape and murder driving badges for auto ing immediate step for women’s have been increasing across the safely. It would be helpful for all country day by day. and taxi drivers. Do you women who travel late at night A 55-year-old woman was think it’s the right move? from their workplaces and it will allegedly raped and murdered by make their journey fearless. a 22-year-old man in north Delhi’s YESTERDAY’S If other states’ police want to do Gulabi Bagh area. An 11-year-old GREG JAMES’ RESPONSE something useful for commuters girl was sexually assaulted by a (women), they must adopt this REUNION THEORY man in outer north Delhi. And an YES NO example. GREG James doubts his even more heartbreaking incident Ganeshpur pals The Maccabees will happened earlier in Telangana. —MQ NADWI, It seems that the criminals have 50% 50% get back together. The no fear of the law and their con- �Unique protest BBC Radio 1 DJ is close science is dead. friends with the ‘Tooth- I want to ask the government �Hyderabad rape against rape by paste Kisses’ hitmakers - After King Corbin offers that will the slogan of ‘Beti who announced their Robert Roode to do his Bachao, Beti Padhao’ be effective brings reminders of Chilkur Balaji temple split in August 2016 — bidding, The Big Dog in such a critical situation? THE Chilkur Balaji temple sus- and works with the If the government wants to pro- squares off with The Delhi Nirbhaya case pended the entry of devotees for band’s former guitarist vide safety for women, it has to Glorious One. THE Hyderabad gang rape and- about 20 minutes on Saturday as Felix White on their take immediate steps against comedy cricket podcast, those who are involved. murder incident has brought a gesture to demonstrate against back chilling reminders of the rape and murder of the woman ‘Tailenders’. Greg says 4) INSTAGRAM — —M HASAN, Gorakhpur EXPECTATION VS REALITY Nirbhaya case not just for the res- veterinary doctor. All devotees the indie band went out remained outside the temple “absolutely at the top of Checkout these hacks, with priests and performed tips and tricks to create their game” with their WRITE TO THE You can now email your opinion ‘maha pradakshinam’, a prayer final shows in London. the perfect photos with for the safety of women and girls. contactmusic.com your besties. EDITOR to [email protected] It’s a wonderful move. —SERAJ ALI, Bengaluru Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019December 2, 2019 MOTORSPORTS/BADMINTON 29 Stunt performers Balenos do a skiing stunt at the Buddh International Circuit on Sunday.

SpeedSpeed festfest Motorsport fans treated with racing sundae in action-packed day

By Aditya K Halder in Greater Noida

HILE one might assume that motorsports in India wouldn’t gather attention of the masses, it certainly wasn’t the case at the Buddh International Cir- Wcuit on Sunday where the motorcades could be heard zooming past on track’s main straight in its melodious arrogance. However, they couldn’t usurp the loud cheers that were made by the 35,000 odd petrolheads at the JK Tyre Festival of Speed. The event saw multiple coveted national com- petitions in Formula LGB 4 category of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship, Gixxer Cup, inaugural X1 League Racing put up a fine show at the grandest track in India. However, rider Tanay Gaikwad’s effort to claim the Gixxer Cup title turned out to be the highlight of the day as it struck a chord with the fans and set the momentum for the day. Tanay Gaikwad on the podium after finishing third Strarting from the back of the grid — after a in Gixxer Cup’s final race. (Right) Rally star Gaurav DNF on Saturday— to a podium finish in a dis- play of ultimate racing was met Gill waves at the crowd after performing stunts. with a boisterous applause from the true lovers of motorsports at Vishnu Prasad claimed his 13th better motorsport action on a the Grandstand. national title after being tied at Sunday, were then greeted by Despite the sadness of losing out 73 points with team-mate Raghul some crazy car stunts by Rally Vishnu on the title to eventual race win- Rangasamy in the coveted For- star Gaurav Gill and other auto- Prasad (in ner Syed Ali, Tanay was still over- mula LGB-4 showdown. motive stunt performers. yellow car) whelmed by the crowd’s reaction. Things could have gone side- Mixing all this with the live music “It was really nice to see the ways for Vishnu as his car nar- show of Daler Mehndi’s set up the leads the crowd getting behind me. While I rowly escaped unhurt in a crash tempo fans needed for the last and pack during couldn’t pay attention to the which saw Rohit Khanna’s Dark star-filled action of the day in inau- Formula cheer for me during the race as I Don make a contact with the gural X1 Racing League, which LGB 4 final. was too focused on entering and MSport’s champion before slam- saw Indian racing stars in Narain exiting the corners correctly, I was ming into team-mate Karthikeyan, Arjun Maini overwhelmed by the cheers while Sandeep’s car; resulting team up with foreign driv- stading at the podium,” he said. in flames fuming out of Vishnu ers in former F1 racers It wasn’t the only time the the latter’s car. like Vitantonio Liuzzi petrolheads at the venue wit- While fans, who Prasad claims and Alex Yoong in the nessed an action-packed race as couldn’t hope for 13th Formula IPL of racing. LGB 4 title SOURABH VERMA FALLS TO TZU WEI IN SYED MODI FINAL INDIAN shuttler Sourabh Verma’s Sourabh trailing 1-3 initially but the Sourabh impressive run at the Syed Modi Inter- Indian soon managed to make it 4-3 in Verma national tournament came to an end Loses in straight his favour. after he lost in straight games to Chi- Sourabh waited for errors from his nese Taipei’s Wang Tzu Wei in the men’s opponents and punished any weak singles final in Lucknow on Sunday. sets 15-21,17-21 to returns to grab a 7-4 advantage. The 26-year-old Indian, who won two Tzu Wei then tried to play closer to the BWF Super 100 titles in Hyderabad and net and it worked as he not only drew Vietnam this year, went down 15-21, 17-21 the World No.22 parity at 8-8 but lead 10-8. to World No. 22 Tzu Wei in a 48-minute Sourabh grabbed two points before summit clash to miss out on his maiden finding the net as Tzu Wei held a slender Super 300 crown. 75 minutes during his semifinal win over 11-10 lead at the break. Sourabh came into the summit clash Korea’s Heo Kwang Hee on Friday, The Taiwanese shuttler dominated the with a 1-1 head-to-head record, having couldn’t produce his best in the final as proceedings after the interval and lost narrowly to Tzu Wei at the Tong Yun Tzu Wei claimed his first title in three opened up a 18-13 lead after the Indian Kai Cup in March this year. years. went long. The Indian, who was at the court for The duo engaged in long rallies with —PTI 30 FOOTBALL Mail Today, NewMail Delhi Today, / Chandigarh, New Delhi, Monday, December 2, 2019

Ljunberg’s reign starts with draw as team pays price for poor defence

ARETAKER manager Fred- Norwich City’s die Ljungberg could not end Todd Cantwell (in Arsenal’s long wait for a win yellow) scores as Pierre-Emerick their second goal Aubameyang’s double only as Arsenal salvaged a 2-2 draw at strug- players look on. gling Norwich on Sunday. (Above) Interim C Arsenal manager The Canaries twice led through Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell only for Freddie Aubameyang to level, first from the penalty Ljungberg (left) spot and then with a clinical finish after the gives instructions break. But Arsenal also had goalkeeper to midfielder Bernd Leno to thank for coming away with a point as the German saved brilliantly from Lucas Torreira Kenny McLean, Pukki and Emiliano Buendia. during the match Unai Emery was sacked as Arsenal manager on Sunday. after seven games without a win in all compe- titions that had seen the Gunners fall well off NEW BOSS,

SAMEthe pace in the race for a top- OLD four finish. Ljungberg remains a fans’ favourite from his title-winning days as an Arsenal player, but he suffered the same problems as his predecessor as the visitors’ fire- power up front was needed to cover up their defensive problems. Granit Xhaka returned to the Arsenal side for the first time in the Premier League since an explosive clash with the club’s fans as he was substituted against Crystal Palace last month that cost him the cap- taincy among four changes from Pukki, who twisted and turned his first spot-kick saved by Tim I saw a lot of things we worked on in DavidARSENAL Luiz before seeing his Krul, but was given a second

Emery’s last starting line-up in the league. shot deflect in off Mustafi for his chance after a VAR review for training, but we need to score goals Shkodran Mustafi was surpris- first goal in nine games. encroaching by the Norwich ‘ ingly recalled for his first outing However, Norwich have also players and fired home the and take the lead. I want this club to do well,‘ made a habit of giving themselves retaken penalty. ‘‘ in the Premier League this sea- son, but it did not take Ljung- a mountain to climb this season Just as Arsenal were beginning it is only winning that counts. I wanted to berg long to realise the German with defensive errors and gifted to get on top, they were again is not his answer to Arsenal’s Arsenal a route back into the cut open with ease as Onel Her- win the games so I am disappointed, problems a centre-back. game when captain nandez’s cut-back was Ljungberg’s side had made a Cristoph Zimmerman passed into the far cor- but I have also seen positive things. bright start, but fell behind to handled a free-kick Striker ner by Cantwell to Norwich’s first dangerous attack inside his own box. give Norwich a half- —FREDDIE LJUNGBERG, ARSENAL MANAGER when McLean’s pass played in Aubameyang saw Aubameyang time lead. —AFP scores brace Mail Today, New Delhi,Delhi /Monday, Chandigarh, December Monday, 2, 2019December 2, 2019 FOOTBALL 31

PHOTOS: AGENCIES 06 Arsenal are without a win in their last six Premier League games (D4, L2); this is their longest such streak.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus in action against Sassuolo during a Serie A match in Turin on Sunday. Ronaldo hits goal to save Juve blushes CRISTIANO Ronaldo rescued a But Juventus counterpart 2-2 draw for Juventus at home Gianluigi Buffon had a night- against Sassuolo on Sunday but mare. the result left the way open for The 41-year-old, making just Inter Milan to take top spot in his fifth start this season, was at Serie A. fault in Caputo’s goal just after “We didn’t use our heads,” the break. Bonucci got Juven- lamented Juventus boss Maur- tus off the mark with a long- NORWICH CITY 2 izio Sarri. range effort on 20 minutes. Pukki 21’, Cantwell 45’+2’ Leonardo Bonucci had scored Three minutes later Boga early for the eight-time reigning pounced on a Caputo cross and ARSENAL 2 Serie A champions but Jeremie sent it past an out-rushing Buf- Aubameyang 29’, 57’ Boga and Francesco Caputo hit fon from an angle. back for Sassuolo before Caputo added a second Ronaldo’s point-saving following a mix-up intervention from the Scores between Juan spot in Turin. Cuadrado and Sassuolo, in 12th, equalising Matthijs De Ligt in claimed their first penalty against the Juventus ever point at 12th placed defence, with Buf- Juventus, and Sassuolo in the fon then fumbling held Sarri’s the effort into the unbeaten champi- second half to back of the net. ons to their third keep team in Turati got down draw of the season. hunt for Serie low to deny Higuain The reaction came A title after getting his hand at the end and we could to send a Ronaldo free even have won it. kick over the bar. Ronaldo’s Ronaldo started up front, hav- penalty pulled the hosts level on ing missed last weekend’s 68 minutes after Filippo league game with a slight knee Romagna fouled substitute problem, as Paulo Dybala, who Dybala. scored in their Champions It was the Portuguese star’s League win over Atletico fifth Serie A goal this season. Madrid, started on the bench. Ronaldo has regained stamina, Eighteen-year-old Stefano the next step will be to recover Turati made an impressive brilliance, but the road is right, debut in the Sassuolo goal, and insisted Sarri. Sassuolo coach pulled off a string of fine saves, Roberto De Zerbi hailed an denying Ronaldo, Gonzalo important point for his team. Higuain and Dybala late. —Agencies

Players of Wolverhampton (orange) and Sheffield United in Watford FC wield axe on coach Flores action on Sunday. (Left) Arsenal WATFORD have wielded the axe on their results have dictated our decision.” striker Pierre- second manager of the season, sacking Quique “The appointment of a new Head Emerick Quique Sanchez Flores just 85 days Sanchez Coach is imminent, and with nearly Aubameyang. after his return to the struggling club. Flores two-thirds of the season remaining, we The Hornets dropped to the bottom of will provide all the support necessary the Premier League table on Saturday to make the coming months success- night following their defeat at base- ful.” ment boys Southampton, and that has Sanchez Flores was afforded the proved to be the final straw for the chance to say goodbye to his players, club’s hierarchy. who were also at the training ground Sanchez Flores only returned to the for their usual Sunday session. club for a second spell in charge on The dressing room has soured September 7, and has overseen one win towards Sanchez Flores in recent from 10 games. weeks, with some players unhappy at The Spaniard leaves the club six points certain tactical decisions. adrift of safety, and was told of his He opted to bring on Andre Gray sacking at a meeting at the club’s train- chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury said: instead of Troy Deeney in defeat ing ground on Sunday. “Quique is a man of great integrity and against Saints despite the team feeling In a statement posted to the club’s it was clear how much he wanted to a hold-up player was needed. website shortly before 1pm, Watford have a positive impact, but ultimately —Daily Mail