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WB BJP TAKES OUT RALLY AGAINST DOMESTIC CAR SALES DECLINE 8.4% HARRY'S WIFE MEGHAN RETURNS ON 80TH BIRTHDAY, SINGER YESUDAS ‘WORSENING LAW AND ORDER' IN DEC; PRODUCTION DOWN 12.5% TO CANADA AMID ROYAL STORM PERFORMS AT KOLLUR TEMPLE he West Bengal BJP on Friday took out a rally in the city against the otal passenger car sales in the domestic market fell 8.4 per cent in rince Harry's wife Meghan has returned to Canada eteran playback singer K.J. Yesudas turned 80 on Friday and observed T"worsening law-and- order situation" and the "rise in TDecember, data from industry body SIAM or Society of Indian Pfollowing the couple's bombshell announcement that Vthe day at the famed Kollur Mookambika temple here with his family, a incidents of rape" in the state. The rally, which commenced Automobile Manufacturers showed on Friday. Sales of passenger they were quitting their frontline royal duties, their tradition he has been taking part for many decades. The versatile singer from Nandan area - the city's cultural hub - was led by vehicles - including passenger cars, utility vehicles and vans - declined spokeswoman said on Friday. The Duke and Duchess has been taking part in the musical tribute at the temple for years on his West Bengal BJP Mahila Morcha president and MP 1.2 per cent to 235,786 units in December, the data showed. Out of of Sussex spent an extended Christmas break in birthday, which is considered a revered practice among Locket Chatterjee and the party's general secretary Raju these, a total of 142,126 passenger cars were Canada with their baby son Archie, before performers in the music and art. In the morning he held Banerjee. With posters and placards in hand, the sold during the month, as against 155,159 in returning to break the news that has rocked the the customary musical session where he sang hymns. In activists shouted slogans against the state government. December 2018. This is the second straight royal family. "I can confirm reports that the a music career extending to six decades now, he has The rally is set to take a round of the Birla Planetarium, month of declines for passenger vehicles after duchess is in Canada," the couple's spokeswoman recorded close to 80,000 songs in over 14 around a kilometre away, before returning to Nandan. a minor uptick in October. told AFP, without providing further details. languages, including Arabic, Latin and Russian. Pawan wants BJP to step in Jagan appears in CBI court in Hyd amidst tight security PNS n HYDERABAD n Stays in court to defuse ‘Capital’ tensions for two hours For the first time after tak- PNS n VIJAYAWADA Pawan Kalyan said ing over as the Chief Minister n Seeks exemption from of Andhra Pradesh, YSR the onus was on all personal court Majority of Expressing serious concern Congress Party president YS appearance again over the developments in the the parties to sit Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday n political leaders aftermath of the State govern- together and discuss personally appeared before a CBI, ED strongly ment making its intentions special court for Central oppose exemption in J&K free now: clear over the Capital issue, the problems being Bureau of Investigation cases n Case adjourned to Ram Madhav Jana Sena president Pawan faced by the farmers in Hyderabad in connection Kalyan on Friday said that it who pooled their land with the alleged quid pro quo January 17 was time that all political par- cases. n YS Vijayalakshmi, ties come together to defuse Elaborate security arrange- the situation, bring back nor- Uddandarayunipalem in the ments were made by the Sharmila skip court in 4 malcy to the region before Capital region. Later, the gov- Telangana police in and poll code violation case matters go out of control. ernment had spent over Rs around the Nampally criminal Interacting with media per- 5,800 crore over the project," court complex where Jagan, sons at the Jana Sena state Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan and senior leader Nadendla Manohar interact Pawan Kalyan said. who is the accused No. 1 in Summons to Sabitha, Dharmana office in Mangalagiri, Pawan with the media at the party’s state office in Mangalagiri on Friday. He continued: "Stalling the disproportionate assets cases Kalyan said the onus was on all Capital half way through citing filed by CBI against him in HYDERABAD: The CBI in 2013, when they were serv- the parties to sit together and organising an all-party meet- financial assistance for con- huge construction costs is not 2012, attended the proceed- court on Friday issued sum- ing as ministers in undivided discuss the problems being ing to bring about a consensus struction of the Capital and the solution. The Centre has an ings. Earlier, the AP Chief mons to Telangana education AP in the N Kiran Kumar faced by the farmers who had on the Capital issue. He said already released about Rs 2,000 obligation to intervene in the Minister arrived at the minister Sabitha Indra Reddy Reddy government. parted with their lands for the the BJP-led NDA government for the purpose. matter as it has the responsibil- Begumpet airport, Hyderabad and YSRCP MLA Dharmana The CBI Court on Friday construction of the Capital at at the Centre had a huge "Besides, none other than ity to fulfil some of the provi- by a special flight from Prasada Rao, directing them to took up the hearing of the sup- Amaravati. responsibility to defuse the Prime Minister Narendra sions mentioned in the AP Vijayawada and drove straight appear before it on January 17. plementary petition filed in He opined that the BJP situation in Amaravati as it had Modi had laid the foundation- Reorganisation Act." to the court. The CBI had booked cases Penna Cements case. should take the initiative in committed itself to providing stone for the Capital at Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 3 against Sabitha and Dharmana Continued on Page 3 Internet access is a Prime Minister Cops use canes, stop women on way to temple on two-day fundamental right: SC PNS n VIJAYAWADA Kolkata visit PNS n NEW DELHI sion and difference of opinion. Tension continued to prevail in The bench, which also com- the Amaravati Capital region from today Access to the Internet is a fun- prised justices B R Gavai and on Friday, the 24th day of the damental right under Article R Subhash Reddy, asked the J- agitation by farmers against the 19 of the Constitution, the K administration to restore three capital proposal. Supreme Court said in a sig- Internet services in institutions Women proceeding towards 5 nificant ruling on Friday and providing essential services Vijayawada to present ban- asked the Jammu and Kashmir like hospitals and education- gles, turmeric and vermilion to administration to review with- al places. The bench further the presiding deity of the in a week all orders imposing said that freedom of press is a Durga temple were also curbs in the Union Territory. valuable and sacred right. stopped at the Poleramma tem- A 3-judge bench, headed by On the prohibitory orders, ple and taken into custody. The Justice N V Ramana, also said it said that magistrates, while women said, "Do we need that Section 144 CrPC (pro- passing them, should apply police permission to present hibitory orders) cannot be their mind and follow doctrine 'Naivedyam' to the Goddess?" Women protesters are arrested and taken to a waiting van during the clampdown on protesters in Amaravati Capital region on Friday. used indefinitely to suppress of proportionality. The police stormed into an freedom of speech and expres- Continued on Page 3 apartment complex in Man- ing the police to use force. With son to Chief Minister YS dadam and arrested them, but this, the women raised “CM Jaganmohan Reddy." not before resorting to a mild down, down” slogans. Tempers were kept under 2 die, capital shifting blamed lathi-charge. A few of the Some women who still man- control with difficulty in Erstwhile Parlakhemundi women were injured in the aged to reach the Durga tem- Mandadam, the nerve centre of VIJAYAWADA: Two people Venkatapalem died of a heart police action. ple in Vijayawada, said, "There the protests, with the police died on Friday in the attack. According to eyewitnesses, are more police personnel and the farmers entering into Amaravati Capital region, The woman farmer, iden- King passes away in Odisha the women pleaded with the than people in the Capital heated arguments. allegedly victims of the tified as Nanda Kumari, had police not to stop them as they region. We somehow man- The police took scores of ongoing protest against the been taking part in the agi- India, US PNS n BHUBANESWAR were going to perform pujas at aged to break the cordon and farmers into custody while proposal to relocate the cap- tation against the three- the temple and not to wage a reach here to perform pujas. they were on their way to join ital. Capital proposal. making ‘very Gopinath Gajapati Narayan war on the government. When Our only wish is to make a rally to Vijayawada. In the first instance, a good progress' Deo, head of the erstwhile the cops did not relent, some offerings to Goddess Durga With this, the entire Capital woman farmer belonging to Continued on Page 3 royal family of Parlakhemundi women stepped forward, lead- and pray that She teaches a les- region became tense. on trade: and former MP, passed away at a private hospital in Shringla Bhubaneswar in the wee hours on Friday. He was 76. New ‘steel fence’ along Pak, Bangla borders: India Gopinath Gajapati was Gopinath Gajapati Narayan Deo given a state funeral at PNS n NEW DELHI They said the single-row 7-km stretch in Assam's 8 Paralakhemundi later. undergoing treatment in fence, with loops of concerti- Silchar along India's border Family sources said that he Chennai for six months, but India is erecting a new non-cut na wires on top, is being with Bangladesh and is being was undergoing treatment at was later shifted to 'steel fence' to plug vulnerable erected at a 60-km border analysed by the BSF, they TODAY a private hospital in Bhubaneswar where he had and infiltration-prone patch- stretch in near Amritsar in said. Bhubaneswar due to heart- been staying for more than six es along its sensitive border Punjab. This fence will cost about ALMANAC related ailment. years, the sources said. with Pakistan and Bangladesh, A 'pilot project' of this new Rs 2 crore for a kilometre, offi- Month & Paksham: The erstwhile royal was Continued on Page 3 officials said on Friday. fence is also being tested at a cial sources said. Paush & Shukla Paksha Panchangam JNU VIOLENCE Tithi : Pratipada: 10:40 pm (Next Day) Nakshatram: Punarvasu: 01:30 pm Telangana IT Minister presents a bouquet to Union Minister for Industry and Commerce Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Friday. Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Police release pics of 9 attackers, say Aishe a suspect any important work) n Rahukalam: 09:38 am- 11:01 am PNS NEW DELHI LEFT-WING STUDENTS INVOLVED IN LEFT DESIGN UNMASKED AS DELHI KTR pitches for Southern Yamagandam: 01:46 pm – 03:09 pm The Delhi Police on Friday JNU VIOLENCE: JAVADEKAR POLICE RELEASES EVIDENCE: IRANI Varjyam: 08:56 pm - 10:26 pm released pictures of nine sus- Industrial Corridor NEW DELHI: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on NEW DELHI: Union minister Smriti Irani on Friday Gulika: 06:52 am - 08:15 am pects in the JNU violence case PNS n HYDERABAD The SIC will benefit and claimed JNUSU president Friday said the Delhi Police's ongoing probe into the cited the information shared by Delhi Police on JNU Good Time: (to start any important work) January 5 violence in JNU has made it clear that violence to say that the "Left design" in the varsity four states of Aishe Ghosh was one of them. students affiliated to left-wing bodies has been "unmasked" and accused it IT and Industries Minister Amritakalam: 11:14 am - 12:44 pm Of the nine, seven belong to KT Rama Rao has urged the Telangana, Karnataka, Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:01 pm - 12:45 pm were involved in the incident. of turning the campus into a left-leaning student organisa- January 5, the DCP said that Attacking the opposition, he said political battleground. Centre to sanction a Southern Andhra Pradesh and tions while two are affiliated to specific rooms in the universi- Industrial Corridor (SIC) con- VIJAYAWADA CPI, CPI(M) and AAP have been "Left design in JNU Tamil Nadu right-wing students' body, the ty's Periyar hostel were targeted. rejected in the Lok Sabha polls unmasked. They led mobs of necting Hyderabad, Bengaluru WEATHER police said. Addressing a press Several people including and "they are now using students mayhem, destroyed public and Chennai on the lines of Forecast: Partly Cloudy conference, DCP Joy Tirkey, Aishe Ghosh attacked stu- for their vested interests". He also property paid for by taxpayers, the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Minister for Industry and Temp: 30/21 who is probing the case, said a dents in the hostel, the police appealed to the agitating students disallowed new students from Corridor. Besides, he pitched Commerce Piyush Goyal in Humidity: 81% majority of the students want- officer claimed. Ghosh, who of the university to end the stir and being enrolled, used the campus for two new industrial corri- this connection and submitted Sunrise: 06.48 ed to register for the winter was injured in the attack, how- allow academic session to commence. "Police has as a political battleground. dors for Telangana State proposals relating to various Sunset: 05.58 semester from January 1 to 5, ever, refuted the charge saying brought reality in light. It is clear that left wing #LeftBehindJNUViolence becomes public between Hyderabad and projects. He sought allocation Current Weather Conditions but the left-leaning students' the Delhi Police should make students' outfits were involved in the attack," knowledge as Delhi Police releases evidence," the Nagpur as well as Hyderabad of appropriate funds in Budget Updated January 10, 2020 5:00 PM bodies were not allowing them public whatever proof it has Javadekar said. former HRD minister said in a tweet. and Warangal. 2020-21. to do so. About the attack on against her. Rama Rao called on Union Continued on Page 3 VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020 vijayawada 02

CAPSULE 30% jump in cybercrime ‘HR plays a vital role in Vijayawada Division plans to publish corporate turnarounds' ‘Coffeetable Book' rate across State: NCRB PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM YR Reddy, former VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada n Division is planning to publish PNS VISAKHAPATNAM n A total of 1,207 instances n With 1,207 cases in 2018, were registered against women YR Reddy, former Director Director (HRD), in the State. The cases related (Human Resources), Vizag 'Coffee Table Book' showcasing of cybercrime were Andhra Pradesh stood Vizag Steel Plant, the history and future plans. The number of cybercrime to blackmail or threats, Steel Plant, spoke at the 6th offences in the State increased recorded in 2018 in the fifth in the country in the pornography or hosting or Biennial International highlighted the crucial Therefore, railways is seeking State over the previous cybercrime list. Uttar articles and photographs of by 30 per cent in 2018 com- publishing obscene sexual Conference of Indian role of HR function in vintage railway assets, railway pared to the previous year as year's figure of 931, says Pradesh occupied the top material, cyberstalking or Academy of Management heritage and all the historical per the latest data released by the NCRB report, Crime place with 6,280 cases, cyberbullying of women, (INDAM)-2020 at IIM Trichy. the turnaround of a aspects of Vijayawada Division the National Crime Records in India-2018. It stated followed by Karnataka defamation, or morphing and He made a presentation on since its inception. Vijayawada Bureau. Fraud was the prime that 2,754 cybercrime (5,839), Maharashtra indecent representation of 'Corporate turnarounds and large public sector Division holds a prominent place motive in 60 per cent of the 733 offences were reported (3,511) and Assam with women and others. the role of HR: The Vizag Steel enterprise in the history of Indian Railways cybercrime cases registered in between 2016 and 2018 2,022 cases A total of 12 cybercrime experience', and highlighted and has witnessed a significant the State. offences against children were the crucial role of human growth in infrastructure A total of 1,207 instances of reported in the State in 2018. resource management func- and quality circles, in the cybercrime were recorded in Andhra Pradesh stood fifth in Ravi Kumar, said the data Police said that the cyber- tion in the turnaround of a organisation's revival and development and revenue in the YR Reddy, former Director (Human course of time. This Coffee Table 2018 in the State over the pre- the country in the cybercrime revealed that more than half of crime detection rate in the large public sector enterprise. growth. vious year's figure of 931, says list. Uttar Pradesh occupied the the incidents in 2018 were State has crossed 40 per cent He enumerated the trans- Resources), Vizag Steel Plant, speaks He acknowledged the great Book is a small step towards at the 6th Biennial International preserving and presenting the the NCRB report, Crime in top place with 6,280 cases, driven by fraud (financial and the conviction rate is formational role of various Conference of Indian Academy of leadership of Dr BN Singh, the chronological events in a India-2018. It stated that 2,754 followed by Karnataka (5,839), crimes), followed by sexual around 20 per cent. Over half sub-systems of HRM, includ- Management (INDAM)-2020 at IIM then CMD, who steered comprehensive format. In this cybercrime offences were Maharashtra (3,511) and exploitation with 92 cases, of such cases have been in the ing policies, employee moti- Trichy on Friday through turbulent times, and connection, they appealed to rail reported between 2016 and Assam with 2,022 cases. extortion (45) and revenge investigation stage as police vation schemes, communica- galvanised the large workforce users and rail enthusiasts to 2018. A senior police officer with (34). apparently failed to get con- tion, industrial relations development, participative in achieving the historic turn- provide relevant articles, stories, With 1,207 cases in 2018, the AP's cybercrime wing, S In all, 217 cybercrime cases crete clues to solve the crime. management, employee fora, suggestion schemes, around of the company. anecdotes, experiences, photographs pertaining to Vijayawada Division. The same can be shared through e-mail or by post, so as to make the ‘Mars is losing water faster than expected’ Coffee Table Book a souvenir to cherish. IANS n PARIS down, Mars's weak gravity is National Centre for Scientific terpart Roscosmos. unable to keep hold of them Research in France, revealed Measurements showed that Researchers disclosed that and they disappear off into that water vapour is large atmospheric pockets ‘Pranaya Mars, the red planet, is losing space, according to the study, accumulating in large quan- are even in a state of super- water more quickly than what published in the journal tities and unexpected propor- saturation with the atmos- Kalahotsavam' to be theory as well as past obser- Science. tions at an altitude of over 80 phere containing 10 to 100 celebrated today vations would suggest. Previous studies have km in the Martian atmos- times more water vapour The gradual disappearance shown the red planet was phere. than its temperature should VIJAYAWADA: The annual event of the water occurs when once flooded with flowing It was found using the theoretically allow. of 'Pranaya Kalahotsavam' will sunlight and chemistry turn water, which has largely dis- Trace Gas Orbiter probe that With the observed super- be celebrated in Tirumala on water molecules into the appeared in its more recent was sent to the red planet on saturation rates, the capacity January 11. As a part of hydrogen and oxygen atoms history. board the ExoMars mission, of water to escape would festivities, utsava idols Sri that they are made up of. According to findings, an led partly by Franck run by the European Space greatly increase during cer- Malayappa Swamy and His Sravan Shipping receives When they are broken international research team, Montmessin from French Agency and its Russian coun- tain seasons, the study said. consorts will be taken out on palanquins from Vaibhavotsava Mandapam and come face to best logistic company award face at Sri Varaha Swamy HDFC launches FESTIVE RUSH temple. Priests will chant Divya PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM the award, Rao said, "The 3-day worskhop Prabandam Pasuras separately award comes as an honour myApps and later re-enact the G Sambasiva Rao, Managing and a challenge. Growth of Platform ticket mythological flower play Director of Sravan Shipping logistics sector is all the more on ‘AISP’ begins PNS n VIJAYAWADA 'Pranaya Kalaham' on a colourful Services Private Limited, important because it has not and grand style. Deities will received the prestigious only been a service, revenue- HDFC rate hiked to Rs 20 throw floral balls at each other. It 'Logistics Company of the centric growth but has also Bank on will be a feast to cherish Year Award' (Visakhapatnam resulted in a simultaneous Friday escaping the floral ball jolts of Region) during Eastern Star growth in employment. So, launched Goddesses during the fete. The Awards for excellence in with the talent pool available myApps, TTD has cancelled Arjita Seva of logistics and cargo sectors in the industry, enterprises a suite of Vasantotsavam on the day at from EXIM on January 9 should look for aggressive white- Srivari temple and all officials in Kolkata. expansion to prepare great label apps would participate. Expressing his delight over demand that lies ahead." that will enable urban local bodies, including Smart Cities and municipalities, housing soci- eties, clubs or gymkhanas and religious institutions to completely digitise their ecosystem. Smitha Bhagat, Country PNS n VIJAYAWADA course/waiting areas. It would Head, Government and not only help reduce rush at Delegates at a three-day workshop on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Signal Institutional Business, Start- People from across the State railway stations but also Processing’ in Vijayawada on Friday ups and e-Commerce, HDFC flock to their native places to ensure that families with chil- Bank, said that the bank will celebrate Sankranti, festival dren and elderly can travel PNS n VIJAYAWADA abstracts for poster presenta- offer a customised app as a of colours and kites. Kith and with ease without having to tion. The three-day conference value-added service in addition kin throng railway stations to worry about the rush. A three- day international will see innovative research to its complete suite of bank- receive their near and dear To make rail journeys com- Pontiff of Puttige Mutt of Udipi Sugunendratheertha Swamy (left) performs puja during ‘Traimasika Metlotsavam’ at Tirumala conference on 'Artificial papers being presented during ing products. Through the ones. fortable, railways takes many on Friday (right) Devotees singing bhajans on the occasion Intelligence and Signal the 12 technical sessions app, which will have the organ- Hence, in order to regulate steps like running special train Processing' (AISP'20) was planned for three days on isation's own branding and the flow of people to enter the services to cater to all class of organised under the aegis of Artificial Intelligence and content, members can make platforms and avoid inconve- rail passengers. There are VIT-AP in association with Signal Processing. The confer- payments for utilities and fees, nience to the travelling public Jansadharan (only second Call to follow divine path IEEE chapters of Guntur sub- ence will give a deeper insight make online bookings for var- by means of ensuring decon- seating accommodation), AC section and IEEE, Hyderabad into the current trends in the ious facilities, stay updated on gestion of platforms, the rate special, Suvidha (special fare) section, here on Friday. area of Artificial Intelligence. latest announcements, and of platform ticket at and special trains are being Governor Biswa Bushan The keynote addresses will utilise a host of other features Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and run in all directions from shown by saintly persons Harichandan delivered inau- be delivered by Prof offered by the institutions. Nellore Railway Stations will Vijayawada. gural address online and Visvanathan (Asian Institute The organisation also gets be enhanced from present Rs In all, 207 special trains PNS n VIJAYAWADA the wee hours of Friday at commemorate the holy acts of appreciated the VIT-AP for its of Technology, Bangkok), Prof easy access to reports on 10 to Rs 20 for a period of 10 passing through Vijayawada Padala Mandapam in Alipiri. great devotees. Dasa Sahitya initiatives on essential subject. Balasubramanian (IIT- payments, facilities booked days i.e; from January 11 to 19. station and 61 special trains Calling upon the members of He said devout saint poets Project special officer PR Being the first conference Roorkee), Prof Luca by members, requests and The Vijayawada Division, originating from division apart Dasa Sahitya Bhajan troupes, like Purandara Dasa, Anandathirthacharyulu said a organised by VIT-AP and Catarinucci (University of complaints registered. They South Central Railway, is from Sabarimala specials are pontiff of Puttige Mutt of Vysarayathirtha, large number of devotees from IEEE chapter of Guntur sub- Salento, Italy) and Prof K can also use the app to broad- seeking rail passengers' assis- being run to clear the extra Udipi Sugunendratheertha Annamacharya and emperor Sri south India and Maharashtra section received as many as Rama Murty (IIT- cast notices and engage with tance for helping rail users to rush of passengers this festive Swamy said Dasaparas should Krishnadevaraya had walked up gathered to sing bhajans and 143 papers from across the Hyderabad). members on various events. have comfortable and hassle- season. follow the divine path laid by Tirumala hills on foot and climb Tirumala. world. Two workshops for training She said that these apps are free journey during Another initiative is the the saintly persons in the prop- spread the glory and signifi- Earlier, the TTD organised With the papers thorough- purposes are being conducted a part of the bank's strategy Sankranti. Railways appealed 'UTS on Mobile' App that is agation of Sanatana dharma. cance of Lord Venkateswara special programmes like reli- ly scrutinised by the reviewers by Math Works Private to take digitisation to the next to passengers to avoid crowd- made available for rail passen- He was participating in Swamy to the world. gious discourses, bhajans, from 35 different countries Limited, India, and IEEE level by focusing on provid- ing platforms during the fes- gers to book unreserved tick- Traimasika Metlotsavam The pontiff said Haridasa keertans. Over 3,000 only 60 full length papers Signal Processing and ing value beyond basic bank- tive season to receive and ets on their smart phones to organised under the aegis of Metlotsavam was a divine fes- Bhajan Mandal members took were selected for oral presen- Communication Chapter of ing services and tapping into send-off their relatives and avoid long queues at booking Dasa Sahitya Project of TTD in tival organised by the TTD to part in the celestial fete. tation and six extended Hyderabad Section. the B2B2C space. family members at the con- offices during peak hours.

VIJAYAWADA BULLION RATES Most meat-eaters admit veganism is ethical: Study GOLD ` (10 gm) 40,950 n ` IANS LONDON cent of respondents thought taste," Bryant said. 30 The findings from University of Bath, veganism was not easy, 77 Interestingly, in the time SILVER Most meat eaters admit veg- the UK suggest that 73 per cent of per cent assumed it is since this study was con- ` 47,500(1kg) anism is ethical and good for meat-eaters surveyed, considered 'inconvenient' and over 60 ducted, these things have all ` 800 the environment, per cent say it was not enjoy- changed substantially. researchers have found. veganism to be ethical, 70 per cent able. Supermarkets, restaurants, The study published in said it was good for the environment Opinions from respon- and even fast food outlets CHICKEN the journal Sustainability and half (50 per cent) considered it dents towards vegetarianism have developed numerous RATES `/KG looked at public opinion on were significantly more pos- high quality and affordable plant-based diets and found healthy and 60 per cent assumed that itive on almost all counts. vegan options, the study Dressed/With Skin `166 widespread support for the veganism was ‘acceptable' According to researchers, said. Without Skin `190 ethics and environmental this research is focused on "Having direct replace- Broiler at Farm `114 benefits of veganism and shifting preferences away ments for the foods people vegetarianism among meat- cent assumed that veganism said study researcher Chris from animal consumption in know and like makes it eas- eaters. was 'acceptable'. Bryant from the University view of climate change and ier for everybody to con- EGG The findings from "At a time of year when of Bath. reducing animal suffering. sume a fewer animal prod- `/ University of Bath, the UK many people are considering The study, which involved "Many people agree with ucts," Bryant said. RATES 100 suggest that 73 per cent of switching to plant-based 1,000 men and women with the principles of veganism is "If we are to reduce ani- HYDERABAD 440 meat-eaters surveyed, con- diets with 'Veganuary', this an average age of 34, was one thing, but in terms of mal product consumption in VIJAYAWADA 473 sidered veganism to be eth- study shows that most peo- conducted in September changing behaviours we the UK and around the ical, 70 per cent said it was ple already agree with the 2018. Participants were need to acknowledge that world, the development of VISAKHAPATNAM 488 good for the environment ethics of veganism and are recruited online through the for many it has been seen as high quality affordable alter- RETAIL PRICE `4.73 (IN VIJAYAWADA) and half (50 per cent) con- aware of benefits of vegan survey platform Prolific. too expensive, inconvenient natives to animal products is sidered it healthy and 60 per diets to the environment," By contrast, over 80 per and a sacrifice in terms of key," Bryant added.

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CAPSULE Naidu enacting a drama, CM crushing stir with force, Vizag men and women leading in says State BJP president carrom tourney PNS n AMARAVATI Women farmers should be VISAKHAPATNAM: Carrom alleges Agri Minister respected. The government is players from across the State are BJP president Kanna a continuous process. He taking part in various categories Lakshminarayana lambast- cannot change the Capital n of Inter-District and State Carrom PNS AMARAVATI n Minister for Agriculture ed Chief Minister YS once it was decided to be Championship, which began here Kurasala Kanna Babu said Jaganmohan Reddy alleging located in Amaravati," on Thursday. As a part of Golden Coming down heavily on the Chief Minister was that he is attempting to Lakshminarayana said. Jubilee celebrations, the Opposition leader N stamp down people's aspira- Stating that the culture of Chandrababu Naidu, planning to provide a tions with brute force and using people's money in a tournament is being conducted decentralised government by Andhra State Carrom Minister for Agriculture observed that the world has wanton manner was not cor- for developing all the Association at the Swarna Kurasala Kanna Babu said seen many people like him in rect, he advised the Chief Bharathi Indoor Stadium. Around that he was enacting a high regions of the State, while the past. Minister to shun dictatorial 400 national and state level drama for the past one TDP chief N Chandrababau Addressing a meeting with functioning. He said the issue players from across the State month and people in the Naidu was inciting farmers Non-Political JAC leaders would be taken to the notice State were watching it. He and members, who met him of Prime Minister Narendra took part in the four-day event. n AA Reddy and Ch Janardhana said that Naidu declared Kanna Babu asked Naidu if in Guntur on Friday, he said Modi if required. Earlier, Reddy from Vizag trounced Amaravati as the Capital just he was not in favour of the Jaganmohan Reddy had "Jaganmohan Reddy is Non-Political JAC leaders Jayachandra Reddy and D to increase his own wealth. development of north voted for the Capital when he continuing with his faction- apprised the State BJP pres- Chandra from Chittoor in the The minister said people Andhra and Rayalaseema was the Opposition leader ist attitude even after becom- ident of police excesses in second round competition of had given an overwhelming and had now changed tack. ing the Chief Minister. Capital villages. men's doubles category. mandate to the YSRCP by Minister for Agriculture Kurasala Kanna Babu Similarly, L Hari Priya and electing 151 MLAs out of the Jaganmohan Reddy was tak- Bhavani won in women's doubles 175 and gave only 23 seats to know if Naidu had forgotten directed the agitators to ing steps to render justice to category. K Adi Venkat of Kurnool the TDP. He said Chief that he sent back attack Macherla MLA employees, farmers and peo- Erstwhile outwitted Maria Babu of Guntur Minister YS Jaganmohan Jaganmohan Reddy from Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy ple of all the regions, the Twitterati extend greetings in quarter finals of boy's category. Reddy was striving to imple- Visakhapatnam when he had and Dalit MLA Anil Kumar?" minister said and asked Parlakhemundi L Haripriya and Saraswathy of ment Navaratnas promised gone there to fight for Special he asked. It was the duty of Naidu if he could go to north Vizag were leading in the first by him in the past seven Category Status (SCS) for police to stop Naidu, who Andhra and Rayalaseema on #WorldHindiDay King passes round of junior girl's doubles months. the State. was trying to create a law and and tell the people that he category on second day of 45th He said while the Chief Similarly, when Naidu was problem, he added. wanted only Amaravati to be PNS n NEW DELHI extending greetings with quotes, away in Odisha Junior (boy's and girl's) and 48th Minister was planning to the Chief Minister, he had got The minister said his gov- the Capital. images and messages. A user on Continued from Page1 Senior (men and women) Carrom provide a decentralised gov- CPI State Secretary ernment's goal was the devel- He said Naidu's agitation The Twitterati extended greet- micro-blogging site Twitter Championships. Dr Neeraj Kumar ernment for developing all Ramakrishna arrested for opment of all the regions of was just to sustain him in ings on World Hindi Day on wrote, "Hearty congratulations Born in 1943, he was elect- Sampathy, president of Andhra the regions of the State, agitating for the Special the State. Naidu was trying to politics and to bring his son Friday. January 10 is commem- and best wishes to all the people ed as Berhampur MP on Carrom Association, said that all Naidu was inciting farmers. Status for the State. create regional disparities as Lokesh into the limelight. orated every year with the objec- of India, World Hindi Day." Congress ticket twice in 1989 the past and present achievers at He asked Naidu if he was not Naidu was inciting farmers he was unable to bear the He ridiculed Naidu for seek- tive to promote the use of Hindi "Oxford Dictionary included and 1991. He later joined BJP national and state level carrom in favour of the develop- and women in the name of progress being made by the ing alms from people as if language abroad. The first con- words like 'Bada Din', (big day) and shifted to Biju Janata Dal tourneys will be felicitated during ment of north Andhra and Amaravati, the minister said. YSRCP government. what he had looted from the ference on Hindi was held from 'Acha', (Good) 'Bacha' (Child) in 2009. Political and social the event. Rayalaseema. He sought to "Was it not Naidu, who Chief Minister State was not enough. 10 to 12 January 1975 in Nagpur and 'Surya Namaskar' in 2017. It leaders from across the spec- to promote the language world- represents the importance and trum mourned the death of the wide. Since then January 10 is acceptance of Hindi", added erstwhile King. being observed as World Hindi another. A post read, "Elevating Chief Minister Naveen 2 die, capital ACB traps Day. Extending his best wishes the Hindi language at a global Patnaik expressed his deep Govt will help Capital Region to the citizens of India on the stage, which is the 4th most spo- grief at the passing away of shifting blamed corrupt DHM occasion, Information and ken language globally; the world Parala Maharaja Gopinath Broadcasting Minister Prakash celebrates #WorldHindiDay on Gajapati Narayan Deo. The Continued from Page1 PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Javadekar said Hindi and Indian the 10th of January." A Tweeple Chief Minister also conveyed farmers, says YSRCP leader languages are very beautiful remarked, "India is a multicultur- his deep sympathy to the Family members said she Acting on a complaint on and their use on the web and al nation with 22 major lan- bereaved family. Forest and was depressed over the talks PNS n AMARAVATI n n Spandana programme, mobile is increasing. guages, written in 13 different Environment Minister Bikram that the Capital would be Andhra Pradesh Former Chief Minister N sleuths of ACB (Anti-cor- Twitterati since early morning scripts, with over 720 dialects and Keshari Arukh attended the shifted to Visakhapatnam. Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Agricultural Mission Vice- Chandrababu Naidu had ruption Bureau) laid a trap made #WorldHindiDay the top what binds us together is our funeral on behalf of the Chief In the second incident, an Mission Vice-Chairman MVS Chairman MVS Nagi chosen the green zone in to catch deputy headmaster trending hashtag. They are national language, HINDI." Minister. agricultural labourer hanged Nagi Reddy here on Friday said Reddy said the proposal Guntur and Krishna of Zilla Parishad High himself at his home in Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan for three Capitals was districts to set up the School at Chanduluru vil- Amaravati on Friday, alleged- Reddy, the GN Rao Committee mooted only for the Capital so that his coterie lage in L Kota mandal of ly depressed over the pro- or the Boston Consulting Group decentralisation of gets a chance to loot the Vizianagaram district. posed shifting of the state (BCG) had never said that the development in the State State, Nagi Reddy said He was arrested at his ACB team finds misdeeds capital. Capital would be shifted from residence while taking a According to police, Amaravati. It was only decen- n The present government was preparing plans to develop bribe of Rs 7,000 from the Vemuri Gopi (24) eked out a tralisation of administration the green zone and come to the rescue of famers of the complainant on Friday. in SRO offices during raid living as tractor driver. His and development that they were Capital Region E Sai Krishna Rao, family members said he had talking about. deputy head master of Zilla gone into depression over the He said the proposal for three Parishad High School and PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM last few days while participat- Capitals was mooted only for the coterie gets a chance to loot the way to help the farmers of Accredited Institute Co- ing in the agitation against decentralisation of development State, he said. The present gov- Amaravati region. ordinator for Open School Acting on the complaints the shifting of the Capital. in the State. He said the State ernment was preparing plans to Naidu could not provide Exams (APOSS), had received through toll free num- With Nanda Kumari's GDP had risen to 30% after the develop the green zone and uninterrupted power supply for demanded a bribe of Rs ber, 14,400, Anti-Corruption death, the number of farmers, bifurcation only because it was come to the rescue of the famers agriculture sector but the Chief 7,000 from a tuition teacher Bureau sleuths raided Sub- who have died of heart attack solely dependent on agriculture. of the Capital Region. Minister could do in two R Venkata Ramana, who Registrar offices across the allegedly after being Industries, irrigation projects Jaganmohan Reddy had months after he came to power. came to collect State on Friday. depressed by the capital shift- and all other facilities have to be noticed all these issues during Road tax has been exempted to SSC marks lists and trans- They not only seized unac- ing proposal, has climbed to developed across the State. his padayatra and decided to tractors belonging to farmers. fer certificates of countable cash of Rs 10.3 lakh seven. In all, the death of 12 However, former Chief strive for all-round develop- Rythu Bharosa has been given to nine students appeared for from the 13 SRO offices but people, including farmers and Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ment of the State irrespective of farmers and even the lessee Open School exams in also detected irregularities dur- farmhands, is being attributed had chosen the green zone in caste, creed or region, Nagi farmers had been covered under 2017-18. ing the raid, according to ACB to the ongoing turmoil over Guntur and Krishna districts to Reddy said and added that the the scheme for the first time in On receiving the com- Director General PSR capital shifting. set up the Capital so that his government would go out of its the country, he said. plaint, the Vizianagaram Anjaneyulu. The bureau is yet Anti-corruption Bureau to make irregularities public as team led by deputy superin- the enquiry is in progress. tendent of police BVS It may be noted that as part Nageswara Rao laid a trap of the fight against corruption, KTR pitches for Southern Industrial Corridor against the accused at his Chief Minister YS in government offices. The ACB, the corruption is ram- home in Chanduluru vil- Jaganmohan Reddy had help centre will register com- pant in the stamps and reg- Continued from Page1 informed the Union Minister Tamil Nadu. He also sought Minister enquired about the sta- lage. launched the Citizens' Help plaints and complete the inves- istration department. It is that the state government had support for setting up a dry port tus of the Hyderabad Pharma Both his fingers yielded Centre to register complaints tigation in 15-30 days. alleged that if the property The latter responded positive- already written letters to various as well as multi-model logistic City, which has been envisaged positive result when he was of bribery in government It is learnt that the bribery buyers won't give the bribe, ly and directed his officials to neighbouring States seeking sup- parks in the State. as the world's largest integrated subjected to chemical test. offices two months ago. amount for the registration the staff of the registration submit a detailed report based on port for the Southern Industrial KTR invited Piyush to partic- pharma cluster and also the Tainted cash was recovered Citizens' helpline number is of properties is demanded department deliberately the proposals submitted by the Corridor. The proposed SIC will ipate in the Bio Asia 2020 con- National Investment and from the accused. Anti- 14400. Any citizen can call on which varies between 1 and delay the registration of the Telangana government. involve and benefit Telangana, ference to be held in Hyderabad Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) corruption Bureau officials this toll-free number to make 2% of the property value. properties citing various rea- The Telangana IT Minister Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and on February 17. The Union coming up at Zaheerabad. seized records from him. complaints about corruption Despite the raids from the sons. Internet access is a Jagan appears in CBI court in Pawan wants BJP fundamental right, says SC Hyderabad amidst tight security to step in to defuse Continued from Page1 seeking exemption from per- sonal appearances, stating that ‘Capital’ tensions Apart from Jagan, YSRC he was not able to attend the Summons to general secretary and parlia- court due to compelling rea- Continued from Page1 mentary party leader V Vijaya sons. Sai Reddy, who is Accused No. He plea in the court was that Sabitha, Dharmana The Jana Sena chief said 2 in the case, also attended the he had the constitutional during his recent visit to court. responsibility to govern the Continued from Page1 Cement. The CBI alleged Mandadam he was startled by Jagan stayed in the court hall state and also due to huge bur- that Sabitha, the then mining certain facts. "Most of the for nearly two hours as the den on the state exchequer by The summons was also minister, and Dharmana, the people who have joined the judge heard the arguments of way of making security issued to IAS officer Sri then revenue minister had land pooling scheme are those both the sides. arrangements for him. Lakshmi, retired officers neglected their duties when who once owned half-acre or His counsel again sought However, the CBI strongly Samuel and VD Rajagopal, they were part of the cabinet even less. They had voluntar- exemption from the personal opposed this, stating that Jagan DRO Sudershan Reddy and led by late Chief Minister YS ily given their lands. Now, they appearance of the AP Chief could influence the witnesses, Tahsildar Ellamma who were Rajasekhar Reddy between know not what future holds Continued from Page1 provisions of Article 370 and Minister in CBI court. if he was granted personal asked to be present before the 2004 and 2009. for them. They would till their said that due to the preventive However, this was strongly exemption. The CBI court court on January 17. Though The CBI had sought judi- land and take some on lease to The verdict came on a batch steps taken, neither a single life opposed by counsels of the CBI agreed with this argument and the charge sheet was filed two cial custody of both the min- raise various crops," he said. of pleas which challenged the was lost nor a single bullet and ED. refused to grant exemptions. years back, hearing was sus- isters in August 2013 in the Stating that a lot of talk was and logistical convenience. curbs imposed in Jammu and fired. Besides Congress leader After hearing both the argu- On January 3, the CBI court, pended due to the stay disproportionate assets cases going on over striking a bal- He wondered why the gov- Kashmir after the Centre's abro- Ghulam Nabi Azad, the apex ments, the judge adjourned the however, refused to entertain imposed by the High Court. filed against YS Jaganmohan ance in the development of all ernment had deployed huge gation of provisions of Article court had heard the petitions case to January 17. more such petitions by Jagan The CBI court took up the Reddy, which the CBI Court regions of the State, Pawan forces in the Capital villages, 370 on August 5 last year. filed by Anuradha Bhasin, YSRC MLA from and directed him to attend hearing after the High Court had rejected then. Sabitha Kalyan said it was a welcome the peaceful protestors espe- These pleas were different Executive Editor of Kashmir Srikakulam and former minis- court on January 10. lifted the stay. The CBI court was charged with allotting 407 trend but the policymakers cially women were being sub- from another set of petitions Times, and few intervenors ter Dharmana Prasada Rao Meanwhile, Jagan's mother dismissed the arguments acres in Kadapa district as should take enough care to jected to inconvenience and which have challenged the con- questioning the restrictions in and a few IAS officers also YS Vijayalakshmi and sister YS made by AP Chief Minister minister for mines. ensure that it was achieved harassment. "I was witness to stitutional validity of abrogation the Kashmir Valley. attended the court in connec- Sharmila skipped the court YS Jaganmohan Reddy who Dharmana resigned in with dedicated efforts talking an incident where an inspec- of Article 370, being heard by a The Centre had referred to tion with the same case. hearing on Friday. pleaded the court not to take August 2013 on being named into consideration sensitive tor asked a protestor his name. sperate 5-judge Constitution terror violence in the Valley and Though Jagan had been The special court for the trial up hearing on supplementary by the CBI in its fourth aspects in the State. When he told his name, the bench which will resume its said that for the past so many attending the CBI court pro- of criminal cases against MPs charge sheets. charge-sheet for irregularities "I am of the view that village inspector slapped him. This is hearing on January 21. years terrorists were being ceedings regularly in the past, and MLAs in Hyderabad had The CBI said that it has the in land allotment to the VAN- secretariats represent devolu- nothing but police highhand- The 3-judge bench had pushed through from across the it has become difficult for him issued summons to both of right to file supplementary PIC project. Sabitha too tion of powers at the grass- edness," Pawan Kalyan said. reserved the judgement on border, local militants and sep- after he became the Chief them last week, directing them charge sheets whenever it resigned after her name fig- roots-level. What is the decen- Calling for a rational atti- removal of curbs on November aratist organisation had held the Minister. to appear in court in a case per- collects key evidence. The ured in the fifth charge-sheet tralisation the government is tude rising above regional, 27 last year. civilians captive in the region Jagan had been avoiding taining to poll code violation charge sheet said that there filed by the CBI which said talking about?" he asked. social and communal consid- On November 21, the Centre and it would have been "foolish" attending the court in person booked against them in 2012 in were irregularities in the allo- there were irregularities in the The Jana Sena chief opined erations, he underlined the had justified restrictions if the government would not every Friday by filing a petition Parakala in Warangal district. cation of lands in Anantapur grant of prospecting licences that all organs of administra- need for statesmanship to find imposed in Jammu and have taken preventive steps to under Section 317 of the Their lawyers attended court and Thandur to Penna to Dalmia Cements. tion should remain at one an amicable and lasting solu- Kashmir after the abrogation of secure the lives of citizens. Criminal Procedure Code on their behalf. place for better coordination tion to the Capital problem. VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020 nation 04 Envoys in Jammu meet Bengal BJP team likely SHORT READS to meet Modi civil society members PNS n KOLKATA PNS n JAMMU ed at the technical airport A delegation of Bengal BJP GET BRIEFED BY CS, DGP here. They were taken direct- leaders is likely to meet Prime In the first such trip by foreign ly to the army cantonment for Minister Narendra Modi, dur- diplomats post August 5, a briefing by top military brass, ing his two-day visit to the city Delhi needs envoys of 15 countries includ- officials said here. from January 11, to brief him ing the US on Friday interact- This time there was no har- about the steps taken to development not ed with civil society members tal call and shops and business counter the TMC's "misinfor- advertisements: Nadda and were briefed by a high level establishments were function- mation campaign" on the new team led by Chief Secretary ing and civilian traffic was seen citizenship law, party sources NEW DELHI: Weeks ahead of the BVR Subramanian and DGP on the roads unlike the said. assembly elections in the Dilbag Singh. October visit of the delegation The saffron party members national capital, BJP's working The team arrived in the of Members of European were also planning to apprise president JP Nadda held Kashmir valley on Thursday Parliament, which was organ- him of the "deteriorating law organisational meetings with where they interacted with ised by a private NGO. and order situation" in the state party workers on Friday and said select political representatives, The delegation, accompa- during the meeting, sched- Delhi needs "development not civil society members as well as The envoys flew to Jammu, the nied by Secretary (West) of uled to be held at Raj Bhavan, Trinamool Congress and other advertisement". Nadda told party military top brass even as the Ministry of External Affairs they said. opposition parties," he said. "We would like to meet workers to conduct door-to-door winter capital of the newly carved campaigns to expose the lies of government rejected criticism out union territory, last evening. Lt Vikas Swarup, was briefed by "We would like to meet him The CAA, which seeks to him separately, during that it a "guided tour". a team of top army officers separately, during his visit, to grant citizenship to non- his visit, to apprise him the APP government led by US Ambassador to India Goveror G C Murmu hosted a dinner led by Lt Gen K J S Dhillon, apprise him about the worsen- Muslim minorities who fled Arvind Kejriwal. "We will go Kenneth Juster was among the and interacted with them who heads the strategically- ing law and order situation in religious persecution in about the worsening law door-to-door in Delhi to expose Delhi-based envoys who spent located XV corps in Kashmir, the state. We will tell him that Afghanistan, Pakistan and and order situation in the the injustice done by the Kejriwal around seven hours in they said. the state government had Bangladesh and moved to government to the people of Srinagar. It was followed by the meet- The team is scheduled to The envoys, who are here as allowed infiltrators to have a India before December 31, state. We will tell him Delhi, the lies spoken to them Last October, some mem- ing with various various dele- visit the biggest Kashmiri part of the government's diplo- free run during protests in 2014, has emerged as the lat- that the state and the scams committed by the bers of the European gations including West migrant camp at Jagati on the matic outreach to rebut December," a senior state BJP est flashpoint in the state, with government," Nadda tweeted. government had allowed "Delhi needs development not Parliament had visited Srinagar Pakistan refugees, Valmiki outskirts of Jammu city late this Pakistan's propaganda on the leader said. the TMC opposing the legisla- advertisement," he said. Sanjay but envoys had so far not been Samaj and representatives of afternoon and will interact Kashmir issue, would also be The prime minister is set to tion tooth and nail, and the infiltrators to have a free Mayukh, media co-incharge of allowed to visit the valley. Gujjars and lawyers, they said. with them. a part of a reception hosted by attend 150th anniversary cele- BJP pressing for its imple- run during protests in the party, said Nadda has been The official team led by Financial commissioner, The envoys flew to Jammu, Lt Governor G C Murmu in brations of the Kolkata Port mentation. holding the organisational Chief Secretary and DGP Health Atul Dulloo briefed the winter capital of the newly the evening at Jammu. Besides Trust (KOPT) on January 12, Protests over the new law December," a senior meeting with party workers arrived this morning and the team about the health carved out union territory, last the US, the delegation includes among other scheduled pro- and a proposed pan-India state BJP leader said since Friday morning and will briefed the team on various facilities created by the govern- evening. Lt Goveror G C diplomats from Bangladesh, grammes. NRC had rocked West Bengal continue till late in the night. The aspects of the security situation ment and gave a overview of Murmu hosted a dinner and Vietnam, Norway, Maldives, "We plan to brief him about mid-December, with incidents state assembly constituencies post abrogation of Article 370 the sector. interacted with them. South Korea, Morocco, and the steps taken by our of violence and arson report- Banerjee has accused the saf- where the meetings are and carving out two UTs, offi- The meeting is presently on Earlier, they were flown in a Nigeria. They would return to state unit to counter the mis- ed from various parts of the fron camp of dividing masses scheduled to be held are cials said. with delegations, they said. chartered aircraft which land- Delhi on Friday. information campaign by state. Chief Minister Mamata on religious lines. Trinagar, Shalimar Bagh, Burari, Timarpur, Chandani Chowk and Babarpur. The meetings are being held to take stock of the ‘SC judgement belies false Work in full swing for world's party's election preparedness Majority of political and motivate the workers for the claims of normalcy that assembly polls, he said. highest railway bridge in J-K leaders in J&K free Pak Army lobs mortars govt has been peddling’ PNS n KAURI (REASI) in Poonch, 2 Army Facing challenges and life porters killed n now: Ram Madhav PNS NEW DELHI threatening hazards posed by JAMMU: Two Army porters rough terrain and geological PNS n HYDERABAD were killed and three others The CPI (M) on Friday said the thrust zones, engineers and injured when the Pakistan Army Supreme Court's judgement on workers are toiling overtime to Majority of political leaders in fired mortar bombs at forward the restrictions in Jammu and meet the last extended dead- Jammu and Kashmir detained posts along the LoC in Jammu Kashmir belie the false claims of line set for 2021 for completion following the abrogation of and Kashmir's Poonch district normalcy that the Central of the world's highest railway Article 370 have been set free on Friday, officials said. The Government has been peddling bridge connecting Kashmir now and the remaining about 20 Army porters were working in to the country and the world. with the rest of the country. -25 would "hopefully' be released an area along the LoC when the The apex court on Friday said K where they were allowed to see The Udhampur–Srinagar- in the next few weeks, BJP Pakistan Army shells hit them access to the internet is a funda- and hear only what the govern- Baramulla Rail Link Project, General Secretary Ram Madhav directly, they said. "Today at mental right under Article 19 of ment wanted them to, which is which is the most challenging said on Friday. about 1100 hours Pakistan the Constitution and asked the why none of them could meet railway infrastructure project being undertaken at a fast Chief Engineer, "Majority of the leaders are Army initiated unprovoked Jammu and Kashmir adminis- the three former Chief Ministers being undertaken post-inde- pace and maximum work of Coordination, Konkan free now. About 20-25 of them shelling with mortars along LoC tration to review within a week still in jail. pendence, has missed several building the arch of the 359- Railways R K Hegde said con- are still in detention. I am hope- soon the internet services will in Gulpur sector in district all orders imposing curbs in the "When five months after the deadlines amid huge cost esca- metre high bridge has been struction of the bridge and ful that they will be set free by also be fully restored in the entire Poonch", a defence spokesman Union Territory. lockdown, political leaders, MPs lations since 1997, when the completed, it is likely that they tunnels was a tough task the end of this month or maybe Union Territory," Madhav said. said. In the shelling, two "The Supreme Court has and parties representing the then Prime Minister H D Deve will meet the deadline. involving life threatening haz- next few weeks," he told PTI On the visit of foreign envoys, porters were killed and three made significant comments on people of this country are virtu- Gowda laid its foundation at Interestingly, the arch of the ards. here on the sidelines of an the BJP leader said it was an others were severely injured, he the curbs on civil liberties in ally banned from visiting Udhampur. bridge is 35 metres taller than "But our men and machines event. He was asked when the important event to tell the entire said. The injured have been Jammu and Kashmir which Kashmir, such a tour is insulting "A fresh deadline of the famous Eiffel Tower in are facing such situations detained political leaders would world about the true situation in hospitalised and efforts are on belie the false claims of normal- to India's parliament," the Left December, 2021 was given to Paris. The project, which was bravely and undeterred to pro- be allowed to participate in the valley. to recover the bodies of the two cy that the Central Government party said. us during a recent review meet- declared a national project in vide to the nation one of the normal activities. "The valley is peaceful after other porters. has been peddling to the coun- The party demanded that ing by the Railway Minister. It 2002 with full central funding best technological and engi- The curbs on internet are the important measures that we try and the world," the party said the government remove all such is the most challenging task. All to speed up the work, missed neering marvels of the world," being "progressively" removed have taken. People of the valley in a statement. restrictions, fully restore internet efforts would be made to com- several deadlines in 2007, 2015, he told PTI. "The construction and the services would be fully largely are today in a mood to Thieves break open It further said the govern- services, lift prohibitory orders plete the project by that time," 2016, 2017 and 2019. It was of the bridge is the most chal- restored in the entire Union welcome more development, ATM, flee with Rs 8 ment tried to reinforce the offi- under section 144 of CrPC and Chairman and Managing halted in 2008 after concerns lenging part of the Kashmir Territory 'very soon,' he said. more progress that is what the cial claims of normalcy by tak- protect the democratic rights to Director of Kokan Railways, were raised about its safety and rail link project and once com- "Mobile services are fully envoys who have visited the val- lakh cash in Jaipur ing a group of foreign envoys on freedom of speech and expres- Sanjay Gupta, told. alignment. It is being built at pleted, it will be an engineer- operational now, including mes- ley must have experienced JAIPUR: Unidentified miscreants a "farcical" restricted tour to J- sion of the people of Kashmir. Gupta said since the work is a cost of Rs 12,000 crore. ing marvel," Hegde said. saging service and I am sure very there," he said. broke open an ATM of a private bank and fled with cash worth Rs 8 lakh in Harmada area here, police said on Friday. The incident happened in Officers across 13 zones, 60 divisions protest railway services’ merger Radhakishanpura village on Thursday night when the thieves n PNS NEW DELHI (IRMS) have been delivered to the Sanghoshti', 12 groups were formed, ing views of the group members cratic, as desired by the railway min- broke the ATM of HDFC Bank desks of the railway board chairman, each headed by general managers were not allowed by the respective ister," it stated. and fled with the currency Civil Services officers from 13 rail- the railway minister, DoPT secretary, (GMs) and the decision was taken GMs who happen to be controlling All the representations also high- notes, Harmada station house way zones and around 60 divisions cabinet secretary and even the "to suit the Engineering Service offi- officers of the members. In reality, lighted how the move will compro- officer Ramesh Saini said. They have submitted written memoran- prime minister on Wednesday and cers over their civil service counter- the personal views of the general mise safety in train operations, stat- also broke the CCTV cameras dums running into more than 250 Thursday. parts". The memorandums stated managers were regarded as the ing that to avoid asset failures, installed in the ATM kiosk, he pages against the merger of railway The railways in a press release that there are around 2,500 civil ser- views of the group," alleged a repre- expert specialization of that asset is added. The bank has registered services, alleging the decision was announcing the merger had stated vices officers who will be affected by sentation from the Ambala Division essential. A senior official of railways a case against unidentified "unilateral" and will negatively that the reform was undertaken with the merger. of the Northern Railway and the sen- told PTI, "The Indian Railway persons, the SHO said. Cash impact the safety of trains opera- "overwhelming support and consen- "All the general managers timent echoed in all the memoran- Promotee Officers' Federation has worth Rs 10 lakh cash was tions. sus of railway officers, at a two-day belonged to engineering services. dums. already given a strong support to the stored in the ATM recently by Big brown envelopes containing conference 'Parivartan Sangoshthi' The group members were taken "If disagreements and differences merger exercise. This federation the bank and Rs 2 lakh had the representations against the merg- held on December 7 and 8, 2019." from the respective zones of the of opinion was not allowed to be consists of 3,700 officers out of 8,400 been withdrawn by customers er of eight services into the Indian However, the representations GMs concerned. Only the GMs expressed, how could the consulta- officers in the Group A service of the before the theft happened, the Railway Management Service alleged that in the 'Parivartan were allowed to speak. The dissent- tion process be considered as demo- Indian Railway." officer pointed out. ‘Porn’ comment made in context of Rajini has ‘duty' to strive for TN's Chhapaak ‘distorted’: Gopal Bhargava development: Kamal Haasan PNS n CHENNAI PNS n BHOPAL at Padukone over her visit to JNU Shobha Oza termed them as on Tuesday to express solidarity derogatory towards women. Makkal Needhi Maiam BJP leader Gopal Bhargava on with students injured in attack by "On one hand Chief Minister (MNM) founder and actor Friday said his "porn" remark masked goons over the last Kamal Nath has decided to Kamal Haasan on Friday said made in context of Hindi film weekend. make the film tax-free to give a his contemporary and super- 'Chhapaak' getting tax-free sta- A heroin should dance in positive message to the society, star Rajinikanth has the tus in the Congress-ruled Mumbai. Why should she go to while on the other Bhargava has "duty" to strive for the devel- Madhya Pradesh has been "dis- JNU? I dont understand such made remarks which are too low opment of Tamil Nadu, much torted", and took potshots at people who have come up...who and highly derogatory towards like any citizen of the state. actor Deepika Padukone over her are called activist-artists," he women," she said. Oza also con- He also expressed concern visit to Delhi's JNU. said. "The MP government demned Bhargava for describing over the recent attacks on stu- The Leader of Opposition in declared it ('Chhapaak') tax-free the actress, the daughter of bad- dents at the premier the assembly said the film - based because activities of its stars suit minton legend Prakash Jawaharlal Nehru University on the life of an acid attack sur- their ideology. JNU is a place for Padukone, as "nachnewali" and in New Delhi and called for vivor - played by actor Padukone study and not for promotional termed it highly undignified for an a change in the "autocrat- (Rajinikanth) also has that Rajinikanth had said in 2017 - has been made tax-free by the preted," he told. "The film was the Congress-ruled Madhya activities of Bollywood movies," women. ic" attitude. responsibility," Haasan said. that he would take the polit- Congress due to politician rea- not even released and still it was Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on Bhargava said. "It reflects not just Bhargavas Speaking to reporters at the He was responding to a ical plunge and contest the sons. made tax-free. Be it stunt or Thursday, a day before its release. He said the earlier practice was thinking about women, but also airport here, Haasan said all query on his statement at an next Assembly polls, due next Asked about his comment action or anything...if porn, they Madhya Pradesh Chief for a state government commit- exposes the entire BJP," she said. Tamil were duty-bound to event on Thursday that he year. that even if it was a "porn" film, would have done it even then," Minister Kamal Nath took to tee to declare a film tax-free, but Padukone's visit to the JNU invest their hardwork and wanted Rajinikanth to help On the JNU controversy, it would have been made tax-free Bhargava told reporters in Twitter on Thursday to make the in case of 'Chhapaak', the campus evoked a range of reac- energy towards the progress Tamil Nadu. Haasan expressed concern in the Congress-ruled state, the Hoshangabad on Thursday announcement, saying the movie Baadshah (a reference to Nath) tions. Many appreciated her of the state. The two actors had last year over the attacks on the stu- BJP legislator appeared to dis- when asked about the Hind film gives a "positive message to the himself made the announce- "silent solidarity" with JNU stu- "All Tamils should help... expressed their willingness dents and said it has created tance himself from the controver- getting tax-free status in Madhya society about acid attack sur- ment. dents, but some others criticised should invest their hardwork to join hands politically in the a 'panic.' "It is also an injus- sial statement. It was not like that. Pradesh. vivors." Reacting strongly to Bhargavas her for "supporting Leftists", say- and sweat and it is the duty of interest of the state. While tice... this should change, this My statement was distorted. My The film, directed by Meghna Speaking to reporters in Harda "porn" comments, MP Congress ing it was a promotional stunt all and take it to the level Haasan is already heading autocratic (attitude) should sarcastic comment was misinter- Gulzar, was declared tax -free in on Thursday, Bhargava took a dig media department chairperson ahead of her film's release. where it has to be...he his political party MNM, change," he said. VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020 nation 05 SHORT READS ‘Restoration of mobile internet ‘What kind of party PM on two-day Kolkata gets intimidated by movies on social?’ services would help ease situation’ PNS n JAMMU NEW DELHI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia visit from Saturday hit out at the BJP for being The National Conference on PNS n NEW DELHI "easily intimidated by" and He will also launch Friday welcomed the Supreme "fearing" certain films that Court order on the restrictions invoke a sense of social Prime Minister Narendra the Port anthem in Jammu and Kashmir and responsibility among people. In Modi will be in the West during the event. expressed hope that the response to a question on a Bengal capital on Saturday Besides, he will restoration of mobile internet BJP leader's call to boycott the and Sunday to participate in services will help ease the sit- Deepika Padukone-starrer sesquicentenary celebrations unveil a plaque of uation in the Union Territory. 'Chhapaak', Sisodia said it is of the Kolkata Port Trust and 150 years of In a significant ruling on very disgraceful to see people dedication of heritage build- commemorative Friday, the Supreme Court "getting intimidated" by films ings to the nation. said access to the Internet is a based on social issues. "How On Saturday, the prime min- installation at the fundamental right under can they be scared of a movie ister will dedicate to the nation site of original Port Article 19 of the Constitution which is based on an acid four refurbished heritage build- jetties and asked the Jammu and attack victim?" he asked. "What ings in Kolkata to the nation, Kashmir administration to kind of a political party is (BJP) a statement from the Prime review within a week all orders if it is easily intimidated by and Minister's Office said. rake handling facility while imposing curbs in the Union fears certain films that invoke a These are the Old Currency dedicating the upgraded rail- Territory. "The observations of the apex court sense of social responsibilities Building, the Belvedere House, up under the project. Trust -- Nagina Bhagat, 105, way infrastructure of Kolkata The verdict came on a batch about snapping of internet services among people and other the Metcalfe House and the Modi will also participate in and Naresh Chandra Dock System of KoPT for of pleas which challenged the indefinitely are significant and the important issues such as Victoria Memorial Hall. The the sesquicentenary celebra- Chakraborty, 100. smooth cargo movement and curbs imposed in Jammu and education," he said. Culture Ministry has renovat- tions of the Kolkata Port Trust He will also launch the Port improving turnaround time. Kashmir after the Centre's government must take a call to review ed these iconic galleries and on Saturday and Sunday. anthem during the event. A mechanisation of berth abrogation of provisions of and restore the connectivity refurbished them with new He will be handing over a Besides, he will unveil a number 3 at the Haldia Dock Article 370 on August 5 last Agriculture scientist exhibitions, while curating the cheque of Rs 501 crore towards plaque of 150 years of com- Complex of KoPT and a pro- year. immediately", NC provincial president found dead in hotel in old galleries. the final instalment to meet the memorative installation at the posed riverfront development "The observations of the Devender Singh Rana said here The ministry is developing deficit of pension fund of site of original Port jetties. scheme will also be launched apex court about snapping of UP's Banda cultural spaces around iconic retired and existing employees The prime minister will also by Modi. In another event, the internet services indefinitely BANDA: A 65-year-year old buildings in various metro of the Kolkata Port Trust, the inaugurate the upgraded ship prime minister will inaugurate are significant and the govern- of this part of the country to ly, he said. agriculture scientist was found cities in the country. statement said. repair faciility of Cochin Kaushal Vikas Kendra and ment must take a call to review stone-age era with their normal The NC provincial presi- dead in a hotel in Uttar To begin with, Kolkata, The prime minister will also Kolkata Ship Repair Unit at Pritilata Chhatri Avas for 200 and restore the connectivity activities coming to halt," he dent also sought immediate Pradesh's Banda district on Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad be felicitating two oldest pen- Netaji Subhas Dry Dock. tribal girl students of immediately", NC provincial said. The NC leader expressed release of all mainstream Friday morning, police said. and Varanasi are being taken sioners of the Kolkata Port He will inaugurate the full Sunderbans. president Devender Singh hope that the restoration of political leaders, saying this According to Additional Rana said here. mobile internet will go a long will pave the way for initiation Superintendent of Police Lal Rana said the communica- way in easing out the situation, of genuine democratic activ- Bharat Kumar Pal, the scientist tion clampdown has hugely saying the curbs have taken toll ities. has been identified as RB Rai, ‘SC order on impacted the people of Jammu on youths in their pursuit of He said detention of three who was in Banda to Violence no solution, peace and Kashmir in general and career advancement as also in former chief ministers and participate in a two-day those engaged in trade, com- the academic odyssey of vast scores of senior leaders has cre- seminar. "Some empty bottles JK is rebuff merce, industry and academics mass of students. ated a political vacuum which of alcohol and a couple of in particular. The tourism trade has also is needed to be filled in true glasses were recovered from required for progress: Naidu to Centre’ The curbs have "virtually received a big hit while busi- spirit of India's rich democra- the room. The room has been PNS n NAGPUR pushed the peace-loving people nesses too have suffered huge- tic ethos. sealed. "Rai is a resident of PNS n NEW DELHI Bareilly and was in Banda to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu participate in a two-day said on Friday that peace is Senior Congress leader P seminar organised by necessary for progress as it has Chidambaram on Friday said Sulking Congress minister Bundelkhand Vikas Board been proven that violence has the Supreme Court order on beginning on Friday," the not solved any issues. Jammu and Kashmir is a takes charge in Maharashtra Additional SP said. He said the He also disapproved of rebuff to the "unconstitu- scientist has been the director arson and damage to proper- tional and arrogant" stance of PNS n MUMBAI of the Animal Husbandry and ty and vehicles saying that if the central government and Veterinary Research Institute in someone wants to oppose any the J&K administration on Sulking for days over portfo- Andaman and Nicobar islands. measure, then they should restrictions imposed there, lios allocated to him, "burn the idea" behind that and asked former state Maharashtra Congress leader UP govt considering instead of engaging in physi- Governor Satpal Malik to Vijay Wadettiwar took charge Priyanka police commissioner cal violence. own responsibility and resign of his ministries on Friday Naidu's statements come in as Goa Governor. after a key department allot- meets anti- system for Lucknow the wake of violent protests in move towards pay attention. So we must all "SC order is a rebuff to the ted to his party was give to LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh the country against the construction...that should be come together to create a unconstitutional and arro- him. CAA activists government is considering the Citizenship Amendment Act the attitude of everybody," he peaceful co-existence, peaceful gant stance of the central gov- Wadettiwar was given OBC, Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay introduction of the police (CAA) and the National said. country and peaceful world so ernment and the J&K admin- SEBC, saltpan departments in Varanasi commissioner system for Register of Citizens (NRC). "After all it is your own that the entire humanity can istration on the restrictions along with earthquake rehabil- getting this ministry, which n Lucknow and Noida, the state He was speaking at the inau- country. Burning a bus, burn- live happily, not only with imposed in J&K," the former itation during allocation of has now been allocated to PNS VARANASI (UP) police chief said here on Friday. guration of the 100th 'All India ing a train and burning vehi- prosperity," Naidu added. Union minister said on portfolios to Maha Vikas him, and had stayed away The senior superintendents of Oriental Conference' being cles...you will have to burn the "Prosperity alone will not Twitter. Agadhi ministers on Sunday from taking charge of minis- Congress general secretary police for Lucknow and Gautam hosted by Kavikulaguru idea not the physical things. give happiness as you require He demanded that the last. terial responsibilities. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Buddh Nagar (Noida) were Kalidas Sanskrit University And violence cannot bring something more for happi- entire team in J&K that The MLA from He told PTI that the Friday visited Prime Minister transferred on Thursday and no here. any solution, it has been ness. That is there in our designed and executed "the Chandrapur was also sup- Department of Relief and Narendra Modi's constituen- new officers posted there "We have to see to it that we proven," he said. Indian tradition and you plan" be changed and a new posed to get Relief and Rehabilitation, which was ear- cy, meeting activists held immediately. "The government as a nation develop positive "Peace is very much should see to it that this tradi- set of administrators who Rehabilitation Ministry, which lier in the Congress quota, during protests against the is discussing the commissioner attitude, leave negativism, stop required for progress and if we tion reaches the new genera- respect the Constitution be was in the Congress quota. went to the Shiv Sena during amended Citizenship Act and system for Lucknow and affliction, destruction and have tension then you cannot tion," he said. appointed. Wadettiwar was upset over not allocation of portfolios. accusing the government of Noida," Director General of acting against the Police O P Singh said. The Constitution. system gives more powers, "They were holding a including magisterial powers, Jignesh Mevani tears up a peaceful agitation," she said. to IPS officers of the Inspector Gujarat House passes bill on SC/ST quota Priyanka met activist cou- General of Police (IG) rank copy of the CAA in House ple Ekta Shekar Singh and her posted as commissioners. The PNS n GANDHINAGAR husband Ravi Shekhar, who system has been implemented PNS n GUJARAT "This bill would were arrested. in around 71 cities across 15 The Gujarat assembly on help us in realising "Ekataji's little daughter states in the country. As of Dalit leader and Vadgam MLA Friday ratified a Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar's was waiting for her. They told now, the magisterial powers are Jignesh Mevani today tore up amendment bill passed by me everything. Injustice was with the IAS officers, a senior a copy of the CAA in the Parliament to extend reserva- dream of achieving meted out to them. They police officer said. The move Gujarat Assembly. He also tion to Scheduled Castes (SCs) social equality and were thrown in jail, kept was initiated earlier also but spoke out against NRC and and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in development of there for 15 days and serious could not be implemented as NPR, asking Gujarat Chief the Lok Sabha and state assem- charges were levelled against IAS and IPS officers were at Minister Vijay Rupani to prove blies by another 10 years. backward them. loggerheads. In December his antecedents before con- the unconstitutional CAA in The resolution seeking the communities," "I am proud that they 2018, former UP Governor ducting NPR in the state. He the Gujarat Assembly. nod of the house for the bill Rupani said. struggled and raised their Ram Naik had suggested the wondered how Rupani would Our freedom fighters Ram was presented by Chief voice for their country. state government to seriously prove his antecedents when he Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Minister Vijay Rupani and Whatever the government is consider introducing the and his parents migrated to Khan along with many others unanimously passed with long. This is a matter of pride doing is anti-constitutional," system in the state for India from Burma. had made several sacrifices in opposition Congress support- and happiness for us," he said Priyanka told reporters. improvement in the law and Following is his statement Gujarat. These sacrifices were ing it at a special session of the need to ratify a Constitution "Even after over 70 years of while tabling the resolution. During her four-hour visit, order situation. He had given on the occasion: made so that Hindus, Muslims assembly. The special session amendment bill before it is sent independence, it's rare to see a Shailesh Parmar (Congress) Priyanka paid obeisance at the suggestion in the presence "Today is a black day in the and Dalits of India should live was convened to approve the for presidential assent. case where an SC/ST candidate praised Ambedkar for intro- Sant Ravidas temple. Later of Chief Minister Yogi history of the Gujarat together in harmony and they Constitution (126th) "This bill would help us in fights from a general category ducing the reservation system she reached Shrimath on Adityanath while addressing a Assembly. It is a black day envisioned a secular country Amendment Bill passed by realising Dr B R Ambedkar's seat and gets elected. for SC/ST members in the boat and met social activists function at the Reserve Police because today the BJP present- as enshrined in the both houses of Parliament last dream of achieving social "However, a tribal candidate Lok Sabha and assemblies. and those held "illegally and Lines in Lucknow. ed a resolution celebrating Constitution of India. month. equality and development of has been winning from the With the Congress support, lodged in jail by the Yogi As per provisions, at least 50 backward communities," Bharuch Lok Sabha (unre- the bill was passed by a voice Adityanath government," a per cent of state assemblies Rupani said. served) seat of Gujarat since vote. Congress statement said. CAA to hit poor the Post-violence trauma taking toll on our minds, hardest: Derek O' Brien PNS n KOLKATA but spirit unbroken: JNU women students "I have been in PNS n NEW DELHI Alleging that the decisions of public life for 16 The unease at the university's the BJP-led government at the years. Never have She considered JNU one of the Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy Centre have largely been dis- safest campuses for women, but brunt of the mob violence, was palpable criminatory, TMC MP Derek I seen a crisis like now Charukeshi Bhatt, pursu- O' Brien on Friday said the the one that has ing her masters in Political as a few students were seen leaving Citizenship (Amendment) Act befallen us in the Science from the university, the campus fearing for their safety on (CAA), much like demonetisa- feels insecure and disturbed in Thursday evening as well tion, would hurt the poor past one year," the wake of the violence most. O'brien said unleased by a masked mob on O'Brien, while participating the campus on Sunday. of JNU may be considered, university streets and eating in a discussion on the CAA at The 24-year-old Varanasi who step out fearlessly other- joints, otherwise brimming a premier law school in the at the closing ceremony of a native says the horrific incident wise, the trauma of the violence with students. city, said the country was fac- MP Derek O' Brien mock UN session. He request- has "hit the psyche" of students, is taking a toll on our minds. The unease at the universi- ing a "serious crisis" due to the ed the students to repeat after affecting their daily lives and We feel disturbed," she said. ty's Sabarmati Hostel, which Centre's decision to imple- claimed. him. interrupting career plans. The young student said she bore a heavy brunt of the mob ment the new citizenship law. He urged students to read "I have been in public life for "I consider JNU as one of the completed her Bachelor's in violence, was palpable as a "Demonetisation (in 2016) the full report of the Joint 16 years. Never have I seen a best campuses in the country Political Science from Delhi few students were seen leaving had hit the poor hard. The Select Committee of crisis like the one that has as far as the safety of women is University's Miranda House the campus fearing for their impact remains the same (with Parliament on the legislation. befallen us in the past one concerned. Prior to the attack, in 2018 before joining the safety on Thursday evening as regard to CAA, NRC). This The Anglo-Indian MP in the year," O'brien said. I would feel free and safe to Jawaharlal Nehru University well. time, too, the Centre's decision Rajya Sabha, who had last July He commended West roam around here alone at any On Sunday, a mob of sticks, stones and iron rods, hit- and both the campuses have Shards of broken glass win- will affect housewives, stu- compared the government's Bengal Chief Minister Mamata given time, day or night. But masked young people stormed ting inmates and breaking win- "taught me to live boldly and dow panes lay swept on the dents, bankers, farmers -- in move to pass bills in quick suc- Banerjee for taking the lead in now, I generally ask a male the JNU campus in south Delhi dows, furniture and personal fearlessly". main entrance of the residen- short everybody. It will hit the cession with little debate to protests against the amended friend to accompany me if I am and systematically targeted belongings. They also attacked An uneasy lull prevailed on tial facility, while inside the poorest of the poor the hard- "pizza delivery", recited the citizenship law and a pan- stepping out at night in the students in three hostels, a women's hostel. the campus on Friday as very popular hostel's mess, a stark est," the senior TMC leader Preamble of the Constitution India NRC. campus," she said. unleashing mayhem with "However liberal the women few people were seen in the silence welcomed visitors. VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION SC’s conscience call In a relief to Kashmiris, apex court asks Govt to review restrictive orders and internet bans in a week Caught in the crossfire he Supreme Court has not just relieved besieged Kashmiris from their ordeal by The US and allied Sheikhdoms are crying wolf as their own record in creating or facilitating Tasking the Government to review inter- net shutdowns and restrictive orders on their the ongoing mess in the Middle-East and the terror industry far outstrips that of Iran free movement. It has re-established the moral trajectory of what a democracy should be at a time when a nation’s choices and opinions are swelling with majoritarian emotion rather than corrective reason. When the brute force of arrogance is intolerant of any kind of logi- cal dissent and wants subservience without contrarianism as the only political culture. In that sense, the ruling is significant as it applies to every oppressive measure in force and cautions the regime against overreaching itself. The top court cate- BHOPINDER SINGH gorically asserted that internet use was as much about the freedom of speech iplomatic sabre-rattling on the and expression under Article 19 (1) (A) of the Constitution, that “suspension of part of Washington and Tehran free movement, internet and basic freedoms cannot be an arbitrary exercise of following the unwarranted power” and that “mere expression of dissent or disagreement against a Government killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani has led to a decision cannot be reason for internet suspension.” The court further criticised Dstrange referencing of “Delhi” in the lead- the repeated use of Section 144, a colonial-era rule to ban large gatherings in ership statements of both nations to posit the erstwhile State that was downgraded into a Union Territory after Article 370 counter-narratives. US President Donald Trump has fronted his manufactured out- was scrapped. “It can’t be used as a tool to oppress difference of opinion,” the rage against Iran and Soleimani in particu- bench said. And lest the Government slacken on relaxations or use the argu- lar to justify his actions. He declared that mentative logic of clampdowns being a protective shield against threats from Soleimani was the “world’s number one ter- rorist leader.” Trump tweeted, “Soleimani Pakistan-exported militancy, the court has asked that all restrictive orders of the made the death of innocent people his sick last five months be made public so that they can be challenged legally. This is passion, contributing to terrorist plots as far significant, considering the severe detention orders against politicians, business- away as Delhi and London.” men, notables and civil society, particularly three former Chief Ministers, who Meanwhile, the erudite Iranian Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif, postulated a counter have forever been considered “friendlies” of New Delhi, sworn by the idea of to slam the bullying tactics of the Trump India and been the buffer against extremist hawks in the Valley. This means that administration by asking, “How do they feel they can now seek legal redress, the court implying some concern over the about people chanting in the streets of Iraq, in the streets of Moscow, in the streets of New Government’s assumption that their continued demand for an autonomous arrange- Delhi and everywhere else that they should ment vis-a-vis the Valley was seditious and in conflict with the new arrangement. leave, how do they feel about that? That’s the And nothing could reset the balance with a counterpoint than Justice NV Ramanna’s price for arrogance, for ignorance, for lack of respect.” In both these statements, “Delhi” quoting Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities to describe the prevalent situation: was mentioned when actually, the official The Iranian “terror” in the parallel defeat of America, as bringing terror infrastructure “It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.” It is the grimmest statement on the brewing situation in the Delhi, as mentioned by Trump, Arab Sheikhdom-sponsored into India but as an incidental reminder of how the Government wants to bequeath a legacy in the Valley, as a Persian Gulf remained mired in diplomat- could only refer to the 2012 car militias and forces both in Iraqi- part of the ongoing cloak-and- ic caution and ropewalk. bomb attack on the then Israeli Syrian lands and Yemen. dagger between Iran and Israel punisher in a conflict zone or as a healer of history. The last visit of Iranian President Defence Attaché’s wife in Delhi. However, almost all terror as it plays out globally. The internet shutdown in Kashmir has crippled more than common life, it Hassan Rouhani to India in February 2018 Back then, a few suspects were attacks across the world since If anything, Iranian and has paralysed its economy, pushing away even the most moderate civilians instead had led to the issuance of an official joint arrested and interrogated by the 9/11 can be traced to the perni- Indian interests converge strate- statement titled, “Towards prosperity with Indian police and the judicial sys- BEYOND THE cious support extended by the gically in the sensitive realm of of coopting them. The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce has estimated a loss of greater connectivity.” It noted among other tem but no one was convicted. ideological fount of the US allies Afghanistan (much to the con- around `10,000 crore following the stoppage of online business transactions. strategic imperatives, “They (Prime Minister Two questions persisted MIDDLE-EAST, in Arab sheikhdoms and not to sternation of Pakistan) as also in This comes to around seven per cent of the State’s GDP for 2017-18. According Narendra Modi and Rouhani) called on the about this incident. First, if com- TERROR SET-UPS Tehran. Even beyond the the development of a counter- international community to end selective or pelling evidence was there to nail Middle-East, terror set-ups like poise to the Chinese built facil- to a 2018 report by Delhi think-tank Indian Council for Research on International partial approaches to combat terrorism. In Iranian complicity, then surely LIKE THE BOKO the Boko Haram in Nigeria, Al- ity at Gwadar in Pakistan and in Economic Relations (ICRIER), internet curbs between 2012 and 2017 cost the this regard, it stressed on the need to make the US-Israeli combine would HARAM IN Shabab in Somalia and the the joint development of the State economy `4,000 crore. The tourism industry has been the worst hit in a every effort to reach an agreement and con- have had enough heft and stakes Taliban in Afghanistan among Chabahar Port in Iran as an clude a comprehensive convention on inter- in India to see through the con- NIGERIA, others are all irreconcilably alternative artery to Central State that depends on it. According to the 2017 economic survey by the then national terrorism at the United Nations viction? Second, back then, India opposed to Shiite Iran. They find Asia and Afghanistan. Government, the tourism sector makes for around 6.98 per cent of the State’s General Assembly (UNGA).” had just replaced China as the AL-SHABAB IN financial and ideological succour Besides, India has had sev- GDP. The absence of internet has affected hotel bookings and even allied sec- Importantly, India “reaffirmed its sup- biggest market for Iranian oil. SOMALIA AND THE from the Arab Sheikhdoms. eral decades of experience in port for full and effective implementation Why would an economically Now, Soleimani’s Quds understanding and documenting tors like handicrafts, handlooms and transport, which were hoping to draw sus- of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action struggling Iran risk offending TALIBAN IN Force is believed to have eight the terror industry and its nurs- tenance from online sales, considering there were very few visitors in the Valley. (JCPOA), which has been endorsed by the India with terror attacks? Yet, the AFGHANISTAN directorates, including one clus- eries, benefactors and routes. In App-based aggregator services and online businesses have all but wound up. UN Security Council and is a crucial con- taint survived and resurfaced in AMONG OTHERS, ter that conjoins the Pakistan- such a long time, it has never The students, who can actually be used to re-contour politics, are at the worst tribution to the non-proliferation frame- Trump’s questionable attempts to Afghanistan-India theatre. recorded or even expressed con- work and international peace, stability slam Soleimani as a “terrorist”, ARE ALL However, the realistic focus of cern about any possible Iran receiving end. Without the internet, they have been taking trains to neighbouring and security.” This was something that was who conducted operations from Soleimani’s concerns may have angle on terror as yet. Certainly, areas to register for competitive exams, complete theses and continue online unilaterally torn apart by Trump. Singularly, “London to Delhi.” IRRECONCILABLY been directed towards the the truth is somewhere in study courses. Telemedicine, a life-saver in a terrain that’s not conducive for rush- he imagined ghosts in the Iran nuclear deal To understand the situation, OPPOSED TO Middle Eastern theatre. Even in between as neither can an inter- and in the adherence of Iranian commit- context is of prime importance. this specific directorate, the Shia ventionist force like the Quds ing patients to speciality centres during major health emergencies, has collapsed. ments. This was very much in contrast to General Soleimani was the com- SHIITE IRAN. THEY interest is most vulnerable in Force be expected to abide by Doctors had established online volunteer networks to share reports and guide the views of other signatories to the deal and mander of the Quds Force, FIND FINANCIAL Pakistan and Afghanistan and international rules, nor were colleagues on-site to treat serious cases and save lives. Draconian lockdowns multilateral agencies responsible for over- which had been at the forefront not in India. there any mega protests of looking the pact. of advancing Iran’s strategic sec- AND IDEOLOGICAL The Israeli tact of covert mourning, as has been claimed. anywhere have only ended up breeding distrust and strengthened the anti-estab- Clearly “Delhi”, too, wasn’t aligned to tarian interests in an interven- SUCCOUR FROM global actions is an established But the US and its allied lishment resolve. If the Government indeed wants to champion the cause of devel- Trump’s view on Iran but India’s own tionist manner. His forces, along practice with officially sanctified Sheikhdoms are crying wolf as opment, a reason it cited for redefining the status of Kashmir, then it has got to national and strategic interests forced it to with a host of supporting mili- THE ARAB “hits” to neutralise its stated ene- their own record in creating or not express its opinion. Indian discomfiture tias, played an invaluable role in mies. Murmurs were rife about facilitating the ongoing mess in engage with the situation on the ground as is and not craft its new normal. Only in abiding by earlier US sanctions against routing the Islamic State (IS). In SHEIKHDOMS the Delhi attack being a recip- the Middle-East and in fuelling an evolution of dialogue and not imposition can work in Kashmir. buying oil from Iran had led to delicate dis- the bargain, the reclaimed ter- rocal Iranian revenge for Israeli the terror industry in general far cussions, which managed temporary waivers. ritories passed in favour of his covert operations to “take out” outstrips that of Iran. Ultimately, India complied, not fully con- co-sectarian and anti-US ally, Iranian scientists. Even if true (The writer, a military vinced about the US narrative on Iran but Bashar-al-Assad’s Syrian and unacceptable on Indian veteran, is a former Lt Governor People’s prince because larger stakes were involved. Government. This resulted in soil, it does not qualify linearly of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) Britain’s heart may lie with the ‘hurt’ Queen as Harry & Meghan exit but they are being pragmatic S O U N D BITE hen Britain’s Prince Harry married We have to see to it that I have never been intimidated My simple response to The Prime Minister’s exten- American actor Meghan Markle, he we as a nation develop by any powerful person and Pakistan is even though it is sive budget consultation is positive attitude, leave authority. I have a natural late, neighbour, heal thyself reserved only for his crony Whad already made the transition from negativism, stop affliction, instinct to challenge of your malaise. There capitalist friends and not tradition to modernity, casting off his regal aura destruction and move authority and to test them, are no takers here for farmers, students, youth, to be a clutter-breaking, young influencer as towards construction... and it’s very natural. your malware. women or the middle class. a commoner. He made sure that his new wife Vice President Actor UN Ambassador Congress leader sported his mother, Princess Diana’s jewels, —Venkaiah Naidu —Kangana Ranaut —Syed Akbaruddin —Rahul Gandhi a tribute to her unassailable appeal as the palace insider who conformed and rebelled in parts and one who is still betted upon by global mar- L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR keters to keep the House of Tudor relevant cer- No real change Because she felt the need to visit the emonially. And it was this populist aura and JNU, Jamia have parallels in German history university not as an actor but as an her brand ambassadorship that Britain could not and still cannot ignore, using ordinary citizen, who is acutely it to sell the royals as part of an exportable culture, attracting tourists, brands Sir — This refers to the editori- he Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a unique insti- conscious of her rights and respon- and the subsidiary economy of memorabilia and lifestyle markers. By deciding al, “Finally, a closure” (January 9). tution that provides an opportunity to the disadvan- sibility in these restive times. After a seven-year-long legal bat- Ttaged to pursue their dreams and aspirations. In recent As it is, Deepika is no stranger to step back as “senior members of the royal family,” refusing some part of the tle, Nirbhaya’s family will finally times, the university complex has come to resonate with to controversies. Her 2018 film, royal purse that comes from the British public and choosing to run an indepen- heave a sigh of relief and her open, often heated, discussion on issues that matter to Padmaavat, had to face a lot of dent global foundation, Harry and Meghan are pretty much following her foot- departed soul will be in peace. the country. The political musings inside constantly clashed resistance from Right-wing groups Perseverance on the part of her with the politics of the far-right outside. Lacking in intel- like the Karni Sena, which called for steps. They are not only reinventing their relevance in a fluid world of images, parents, media pressure and pub- lectual capital to conquer the university, the Right-wing a ban on the film. BJP leader where icons are being created and destroyed daily, but challenging the stiff upper lic support have all contributed to indulged in malicious propaganda. The ferocious assault Kunwar Surajpal Singh Ammu ` lip of convention. In that sense, their desire to “carve their own path” with the bringing a closure to this case. on the students and teachers in the campus under the cover even announced 10 crore award But today is also the time for of darkness needs to be viewed against this backdrop. 58,325 by 1939. The contributions of the Jews were either to behead Deepika. Despite the “aim of becoming financially independent” ought to be lauded. And if they choose some introspection: Could justice In the 1930s, Adolf Hitler refused to trust university ignored or deplored. Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity threats, Padmaavat earned `585 a profession to reclaim their destiny on their terms, there is nothing wrong with have been delivered faster? Has professors and the student community as he feared that was dumped as a Jewish plot to gain racial supremacy crore at the worldwide box office. it. Except they would have to make a clean break then as progressives and not our Government done enough to their academic strength could resist the Gleichschaltung and subjugate the Germans. Many university intellectuals, It wasn’t surprising that BJP ensure women feel safe while (the process of the Nazification of the German population). who dared to speak, ended up in concentration camps. leader Tajinder Bagga launched a be part-time as they propose now, looking to have the cake and eat it too. travelling, especially after sunset? He wanted to banish humanistic thinking from the univer- In some ways, incidents at the Jamia Millia Islamia, the “boycott Chhapaak” campaign. The decision should not have come as a shock to anyone because the young Have CCTVs and police sities. University rectors were committed Nazis and wield- Aligarh Muslim University and now JNU have parallels in However, Union Minister Prakash couple has right from the beginning of their relationship been straining at the royal patrolling covered all such cor- ed uninhibited authority to run the institutions on their free German history. Javadekar distanced himself from ners of the national capital? will. When Hitler came to power in 1933, there were 1.28 Haridasan Rajan his call. Instead, he invoked leash. Prince Harry was always a wild child and a non-challenger to the throne. We still have a long way to go lakh students studying in that country, which dwindled to Kozhikode “democracy” and said Deepika And Meghan was not one to let Harry’s title or Queen Elizabeth II intimidate her. before we make the country safe was free to support protesting Unlike Kate Middleton, who, too, is not of royal blood but has adhered to the for women. Changes have been JNU students. One is forced to there — more women now feel Take a stand streets to remain “morally cor- Courageous actor think: Is it Deepika who makes the Queen’s strict rules and etiquette, she has broken almost every tradition. Right empowered to speak against gen- rect.” Deepika’s stance reminds us BJP democratic? Her decision from public displays of affection to moving out of the Kensington Palace and liv- der crimes and discrimination. of Martin Luther King Jr, who must provide courage to other ing in a small cottage, to holding a baby shower and announcing the birth of But the security apparatus and the Sir — This refers to the editori- had once said, “There comes a Sir — This refers to the editorial, Bollywood actors to raise their voic- justice delivery system is marred al, “Feisty Deepika” (January time when one must take a posi- “Feisty Deepika” (January 10). I’m es because this is not the time to their son Archie on Instagram, the couple has done it all. The monarchy has long with many loopholes. Until and 10). It is a matter of relief that by tion that is neither safe nor sure when actor Deepika Padukone stay quiet. been a financial burden as it costs over £250 million a year to maintain, a fig- unless the system is strengthened, endangering their career and politic, nor popular, but he must decided to visit the Jawaharlal Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee ure which is bound to pinch in times of an economic slowdown and spending death penalties can do little to lives, popular actors like Deepika take it because conscience tells Nehru University (JNU), she knew Faridabad bring any change. Padukone, who traditionally pre- him it is right.” it would invite hate. She was there cuts. This will bite even more once Brexit becomes a reality. Surely the Queen- Bal Govind ferred to remain “politically cor- Kajal Chatterjee at the campus for 15 minutes but Send your feedback to: obsessed Britain can see that and not worry how she was hurt by her family? Noida rect”, are now coming out on the Kolkata did not make any grand statements. [email protected] VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Time for a social POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE GOVERNMENT IS ADOPTING DOUBLE STANDARDS ALLEGATIONS OF GUIDED TOURS UNFOUNDED. A stock exchange? BY ALLOWING FOREIGN ENVOYS TO VISIT JAMMU SIMILAR VISIT TO KASHMIR CAN BE ORGANISED IN & KASHMIR, BUT NOT INDIAN POLITICIANS. FUTURE FOR OTHERS, INCLUDING FOR EU ENVOYS. If SSEs could operate in India, they would ensure —CONGRESS LEADER —EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTRY SPOKESMAN efficacious sustainable unity of JAIRAM RAMESH RAVEESH KUMAR the people, the planet and profits Don’t stop information flow The mounting pace of internet shutdown makes us ponder about the seriousness MEGHA AISHWARYA of the Government's objective envisioned for Digital India JAIN NAGPAL ince the beginning of the financial year, investments aiming at high- er returns along with a socially-desirable environmental impact are Sbeing stressed upon. This is why the concept of social entrepre- neurship becomes even more relevant, especially in the wake of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement at the UNFC- CC 2015. The precedence varies from the UK, Canada, Mexico, Mauritius, Singapore and Brazil to the USA. The Indian economy, too, has realised the need to shape up entrepreneurship set-ups under Socially Responsible Investments (SRIs). Social enterprises in the country undoubt- edly have a tendency to flourish, owing to the fact that India holds one MOHAMMAD IRSHAD of the highly-developed “social impact” networks among emerging nations. However, there are certain difficulties that such social enterprises deal n today’s world, the internet is the lifeblood of with, the predominant one being the lack of funding. society and communication. It not only enables In this backdrop, the concept of a Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is Iindividuals to connect and communicate with quite ground-breaking but definitely not novel. SSEs already function in each other while eroding physical boundaries, it some arrangements in the UK, Canada, Kenya and Singapore. However, also provides a corridor to generate, broadcast and the models may be different. SSEs are understood to be the platform disseminate information within seconds to any dis- that offers prospective investors opportunities to invest in social enter- tant place. Consequently, it has dramatically prises (SEs) so as to facilitate the realisation of welfare objectives in the transformed the contours of our personal, social, larger landscape of financial inclusion and clean energy. SSEs are pro- political and economic life. posed as a key step in achieving the objective of attracting efficient, effec- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in a report on the promotion and pro- tive, transparent and scalable capital and investors with the combined tection of the right to freedom of opinion and elements of crowdfunding, donation, peer-to-peer lending and so on, so expression 2011, in chapter V notes, “The Internet, as to equip SEs and voluntary organisations with the wherewithal to meet as a medium by which the right to freedom of their capital structure requirements. The fundamental question that needs expression can be exercised, can only serve its pur- looking into is whether SSEs would work like conventional stock exchanges pose if States assume their commitment to devel- or be governed by social and green businesses. Globally, it is often debat- oping effective policies to attain universal access THE SUPREME ed that the idea behind “impact investing” is that those putting in money to the Internet.” COURT ON FRIDAY can pursue financial returns while also intentionally addressing social and In countries like Estonia, France and Costa ATTESTED THE environmental challenges. It is believed that UN SDGs could be an answer Rica, access to the internet has been declared as a REASONABLE to instrumentalise the universal Theory of Change. For the uninitiated, fundamental right. In the Shirin RK vs State of NECESSITY TO Kerala case in 2019, the Kerala High Court main- ACCESS THE theory of change is a methodology for planning, participation and eval- tained that the right to access the internet is a fun- uation that is used in companies, philanthropy, not-for-profit and gov- INTERNET AND damental right. The court further mentioned that TERMED THE ernment sectors to promote social change. access to the internet is an inalienable part of the Undoubtedly, SSEs could be considered the response from uncon- right to privacy and right to education under SHUTDOWN IN ventional actors, namely private fund advisers who foresee real value in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. KASHMIR AS the form of a more holistic investment market by entailing viable Social Unremitting and equal opportunity for par- TOTALLY ILLEGAL. Return on Investments. International markets have already supported bond ticipation in the digital territory must be pro- THE COURT issuance for social purposes. For instance, green bonds are debt instru- nounced as a prime and pressing necessity in the FURTHER ments intended to raise funds for projects that have a tangible environ- digital age. Digital media such as Facebook, REMINDED THE number of internet shutdowns by the Internet services were shut down ly curtained due to internet shutdown, mental benefit. Unlike successful precedents internationally, the Indian WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube with GOVERNMENT country from January to July, 2019, India seven times due to the anti-CAA protests granted under Article 19 (1) (a) of the minimal constraints emerged as alternative spaces THAT IT WAS tops the list with total 80 blackouts. in dozens of districts of Uttar Pradesh Constitution. Reasonable restrictions to economy needs to strive even more prudently to accord compliance under for people to voice the actual concerns of citizens. The report distinctly indicates that (UP), including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, curb free speech and expression are also environmental, social, governance investment standards. These could VIOLATING THE Further, reliance on such channels diminish- INDIAN TELECOM every year there is a continuous alarm- Prayagraj and Kanpur. In Delhi-NCR, part of the same law. But no practising be a tailor-made solution to social woes where markets and governments es the authority of the mediocre in the mainstream ing rise in internet shutdowns in India Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh internet democracy shall allow the restrictions to fail. Broadly, such an exchange enables private capital to be mobilised media, that masquerades as a champion of citizen’s RULES AND as well as across the world, mainly in was suspended in limited parts for less access internet for this long. Restrictions for the public good. Indeed, this requires greater capacity-building on the rights. On its website, the Digital India initiative DIRECTED THE Asian and African regions. However, the than a day on various days in December. could be imposed for a temporary peri- demand side and education on the supply side of the market, especial- notes that to digitally empower its citizens the need AUTHORITIES legal services organisation SFLC.in, This is paving the way for digital pover- od to prevent foreseen extreme violence ly in the context of the Indian economy. Additionally, sanctions from all for digital infrastructure as a utility to every citi- CONCERNED TO records that between 2013-2015 access- ty, discrimination and divide. and misfortune of any kind. However, stakeholders including investors, social businesses and the intermedi- zen must be fulfilled. Under the nine pillars of REVIEW es to the internet was blocked only nine Surprisingly there seems to be no abrupt extended internet blackouts not only aries become a prerequisite. Moreover, the concept of “impact invest- Digital India, the Universal Access to Mobile UNETHICAL AND times across four Indian States. definite move from the Government to restrict society from exercising the con- ing” needs to grow exponentially so as to lure mainstream investors along Connectivity, Internet Access Programme and UNJUST CURBS Financial aspects of internet shut- bridge this widening chasm to justify the stitutional right to free speech and Information for All, are majorly highlighted. ON INTERNET down cannot be spurned. The Indian aims of Digital India. expression but also the right to access with incremental incentives for them that could eventually reflect via reduced The mounting pace of internet shutdown nev- Council for Research on International According to Internet Right (2011) information actualised through the information and transaction costs. Indubitably, SSEs possess the poten- AND ertheless makes us ponder about the seriousness COMMUNICATION Economic Relations (ICRIER), New — an initiative of the Digital internet in the Digital Age. Lack of access tial of combining corporate social responsibility, financial prerogatives, of the objective envisioned for Digital India. The Delhi, conducted a study, prepared and Empowerment Foundation — develop- to the internet might result in massive venture philanthropy and sustainable development. Despite such a bear- Government had launched it to advance a pan-dig- SYSTEMS IN released a report about the impact of ment deficits and divide cannot be corruption and lack of transparency. This ing, any sort of global framework that could prove to be the best class ital character of India, however, ironically, the KASHMIR REGION internet shutdown upon the Indian bridged if information access and services severely undermines democratic values benchmarking approach to drive SSEs remains largely absent. The revis- Government itself deprives the digital citizenry of WITHIN A WEEK economy on April 25, 2018. The report are denied. Hence, restricting somebody and fundamental rights rooted in the ited philosophy should travel from responsible investments to sustain- accessing the internet. When a large part of the maintains that during 2012 and 2017, the from accessing the internet is a gross vio- Constitution. Temporary Suspension of able ones to thematic ones to impact first investments. Only then can it country was made to gear up for a Digital and economy suffered a loss of approximate- lation of human rights and undermines Telecom Services (Public Emergency and realise competitive (social good) returns on the world stage with simul- online India, Kashmir was deliberately pushed to ly $3.04 billion. The figure might exceed one's right to information/access to Public Safety) Rules, 2017 and Indian taneous independence from foreign aid. To get this right, enabling con- remain under continuous digital darkness for 152 $11 to 12 billion if we add internet shut- information. It is undemocratic and Telegraph Act, 1885, does not permit for days. down in 2018 and 2019. unconstitutional in nature. the complete shutdown as witnessed in ditions and contextual factors should be vigilantly determined in advance Having discussed that, the question then aris- Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that the Significantly, the Supreme Court on the case of Kashmir, but just for a limit- towards the successful scaling of ecosystem synergies. es why is the Government blacking out internet Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill Friday attested the reasonable necessity ed and short period to avoid violence in Of course, the regulatory, legal and policy implications of “impact across the country? The simple answer is that in 2019, considers the necessity of the col- to access the internet and termed the society. These rules and law have gross- investing” and SSEs should be the key policy agenda. It is vital that the the name of maintaining “law and order” it is an lective culture that helps to foster a free internet shutdown in Kashmir as total- ly been violated by Government. SEBI, while launching the SSE, also comes out with the guiding princi- intentional move to neutralise all kinds of demon- and fair digital economy. Considering the ly illegal. The court further reminded the Unfortunately, India does not even ples of recruiting capable impact assessors. Worldwide, the SSEs found- strations and protests, to not let civil society and scale of data on internet shutdown in Government that it was violating the have any new Act to respond to various ed so far are building progressively. Yet incremental change can be trans- university students criticize, plan and assemble for India, the digital economy and the Indian telecom rules and directed the ethical issues arising at the governance formative in providing one mechanism to mobilise more capital for organ- peaceful protests/gatherings/demonstrations. objective of Digital India will merely authorities concerned to review uneth- and policy level in the Age of the isations that seek to address many of the current social and environ- Internet shutdown is defined by Access Now result in another chimaera for Indians. ical and unjust curbs on internet and Internet. mental problems. Likewise, rules must be put in place to coordinate trad- (AN) — a non-profit that works for digital rights Right after the anti-CAA protests communication systems in Kashmir The Government must seriously around the world — as when someone, usually a flared up in Assam and other north-east- region within a week. deliberate and declare the internet as a ing, settlement and clearance to make SSEs a path-breaking move. If government, intentionally disrupts the internet or ern States, internet was completely shut. The Bench, led by Justice NV fundamental right to strengthen its tan- SSEs could operate in India, this would ensure efficacious sustainable mobile apps to control what people say or do. In Assam, the internet was shut down for Ramana ruled, “Freedom of internet gible spirit and standing in the world. unity of the people, the planet and profits. Shutdowns are also sometimes called “blackouts” more than a week. However, due to the access is a fundamental right.” The (The writer is Assistant Professor, (Jain is an Assistant Professor and Senior Research Scholar and or “kill switches.” timely intervention of the Guwahati High Bench also added that freedom to free Department of Philosophy, IP College for Nagpal is a Senior Research Scholar at Delhi University) According to a report published by AN, the Court services were restored. speech and expression is proportionate- Women, Delhi University) Obstacles to outer space taxation International cooperation should be encouraged to come up with a global mechanism for space exploitation and all countries must share in management and benefits derived from this role in getting to Mars and upon and commercial interests are putting ence or permanent establishment in International Space Station are around dence” to the moon, satellites and so authorities don’t have a way to audit arrival there. new pressures on the law governing India and that payments for the use six months and Valeri Polyakov, a on, do we have to consider the con- you in space. Another question for “Space law” was largely formulat- outer space. For instance, billionaires of transponder capacity do not con- Russian cosmonaut, holds the record, cept of the source or residence in space-based taxpayers might be, ed in the mid-1960s, when exploration like Elon Musk of SpaceX, Jeff Bezos stitute royalties within Article 12(2) of having stayed aboard the Mir space space? “What’s the appropriate tax year?” began in earnest. In 1967, the basic of Blue Origin, Richard Branson of the Organisation for Economic Co- station for more than 14 months. This Where is Martian employment In conclusion, space law does not treaty governing space law, the Treaty Virgin Galactic and Microsoft co- operation and Development (OECD) indicates that it is already realistic for exercised? That is generally the place provide clear answers to many of the on Principles Governing the Activities founder Paul Allen, are racing to Model Treaty. individuals to cease to be residents of where you physically undertake the basic questions that a tax profession- of States in the Exploration and Use launch commercial rockets that could In the leading case, Asia Satellite any state when they go to work in tasks; so if those activities are under- al would need to ask in order to eval- of Outer Space, including the Moon take tourists to space. While the Communications Co. Ltd. vs DIT two space. Technological advances will taken outside the territory of any state, uate whether outer space activities can AMIT RUSTAGI and Other Celestial Bodies, otherwise exact point at which the territory of Hong Kong-owned satellites were in likely extend this ability even further. what does this mean for taxation? be taxed. known as the “Outer Space Treaty” states ends and outer space starts is geostationary orbit that was not with- If individuals can be so non-res- Another concept that becomes International cooperation should here are various advantages of was concluded. unsettled, there is a significant amount in Indian orbital slots allocated by the ident, then it becomes plausible for apparent is the issue of permanent be encouraged to come up with a glob- space exploration as it gives us This treaty, ratified by over 100 of commercial activity already under- International Telecommunications companies whose management and establishment. The only reason that a al mechanism for space exploitation Tmore information about our countries, including the major space- taken and more planned beyond ter- Union and were not positioned over control is exercised in space similar- satellite in geostationary orbit is not and all countries must share in man- solar system, the galaxy and the uni- faring nations, lays down a series of ritorial boundaries. Indian airspace. ly to be residents outside planet a permanent establishment is because agement and benefits derived from verse. It gives us access to new raw basic rules. However, the Outer Space Certain areas are still open to con- The satellites’ transmission foot- Earth. it is outside the territory of all states. this. materials and better understanding of Treaty does not descend into great troversies. Such as, in cases where the prints extended over several countries A concrete example is a situation However, if a permanent establish- There are two possible approach- the natural world and so on. detail about space use. For example, Moon Agreement (a multilateral including India. The satellite operator where you have a satellite owned by ment is not in any state, then it has no es to it. “Equitable sharing of benefits” Given the global race to explore while it does have some valuable state- treaty that turns jurisdiction of all agreed to provide the transponder one country in orbit over another relevance for the international tax sys- that requires a system of internation- and exploit outer space, people are ments about states being liable for celestial bodies over to the 11 partic- capacity on the satellites to television country providing service to a third tem. So, no possibility of Permanent al taxation and one where no interna- already talking about capturing the damage caused by objects they launch ipating countries) doesn’t apply in the broadcasters to relay their pro- country. This clearly raises a number Establishments in Geostationary Orbit tional norm exists. Whether countries rights of taxation on the moon. into space, a principle elaborated absence of international law, could grammes to customers in India. of issues regarding taxation. should be revised. could apply source taxation to busi- However, only four countries have upon in a subsequent 1971 treaty, it states adopt unilateral approaches or This case sets before us the diffi- Also, advances in technology will There is still some uncertainty ness carried out on the moon, whether attempted to reach it so far, with just is largely silent on the commercial use whether commercial exploitation is culties of taxation in space, the first facilitate longer periods of extra-ter- over how activities in outer space will an entity can transfer its residency to three of them being successful. of space. possible without an international issue being the uncertainty over the restrial travel and residence, allowing be treated by taxing authorities. the moon and will OECD adopt the Taxation on Mars may be decades Commercial exploitation of space regime. boundary between space and Earth. for the possibility of legal entities to When we are talking of taxation same approach to the moon as it has away but giving it some thought now has become commonplace and plans Some years ago, Indian courts and While the Outer Space Treaty purports be controlled from space. on the moon and rights of taxation of adopted for the geostationary orbit. could give us the early mover advan- for activity beyond our planet are tribunals concluded in a series of cases, to regulate the use of outer space, it As residence in space is an inter- source of income from the moon, we (The writer is Group Head tage as we are heading to the red plan- becoming more ambitious by the that a satellite in geostationary orbit does not define where space begins. esting concept and we are trying to need to have some authority that will Taxation, with an international secu- et soon. Taxes are going to play a big day. Space is becoming a big business does not give rise to a business pres- Also, typical tours of duty on the extend the theory of “source vs resi- register entities there. Also, the tax rity firm) VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020 money 08 CAPSULE India's oil demand growth to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA

PNS n NEW DELHI Lanka to buy 500 IEA projected India's oil demand to reach India's oil demand growth will buses from India for overtake China by mid-2020s, 6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2024 USD 15 mn the International Energy from 4.4 million bpd in 2017. China's NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka will Agency (IEA) said on Friday demand growth is likely to be slightly asking the world's third-largest ‘Trai's order will purchase 500 buses from India lower than that of India by the mid-2020s for USD 15 million by utilising energy consumer to raise the the line of credit extended to it capacity of strategic oil storages as insurance against disrup- jeopardise content during President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's visit to New Delhi, tions. Pradesh and Mangalore and which is becoming a dangerous officials said on Friday. The IEA Executive Director Fatih Padur in Karnataka to stock world and many of the oil- new buses for Sri Lanka Birol said India's current strate- 5.33 million tonnes of crude exporting countries and choke creation, hit growth’ Transport Board would be gic oil storage of 10 days of its oil. The storage capacity is points are being discussed." n procured to strengthen the imports is not enough to pro- equivalent to less than 10 days IEA member countries main- PNS MUMBAI country's public transport, tect it in "rainy days". of India's oil imports. tain 90 days of strategic stock- The broadcasters according to a memo IEA projected India's oil In the second phase, similar pile, he said adding IEA was in Television broadcasters on got together under approved by the Cabinet this demand to reach 6 million bar- storages are planned at discussion with the Indian gov- Friday united against regula- the aegis of the week. "The Cabinet of rels per day (bpd) by 2024 from Chandikhol in Odisha and ernment on how to improve the tor Trai's recent order capping 4.4 million bpd in 2017. Speaking to reporters after developed countries in times of Padur in Karnataka for anoth- current stock capacity so that prices for channels, saying it Indian Broadcasting Ministers has given their Foundation (IBF) to consent for procurement of China's demand growth is like- the release, Birol said India emergency, said it is important er 6.5 million tonnes of oil. the country can become a full- will "jeopardise" content cre- 400 new buses with 50–54 ly to be slightly lower than that today is the third-largest oil for India to expand its "I think the current capaci- time member of IEA. ation, impact jobs and pull oppose the move in seating capacity and 100 new of India by the mid-2020s. market behind the US reserves. ty is a good start but, looking India currently is an associ- down economic growth. a rare press buses with 32–35 seating "India is the world's third- and China. Its "Therefore India's at the growing demand, this ate member. The Telecom Regulatory conference here capacity utilising USD 15.03 largest consumer of oil, the "demand will go up current (strategic) has to increase," he said. "I do "In the oil markets, if it is not Authority of India (TRAI) which had top million under the Indian loan fourth-largest oil refiner and a significantly in the stock equivalent not want to give a specific rainy it is always cloudy," he had last month revisited its grant/scheme," the memo said. net exporter of refined (petro- next years to to 10 days of number to India but I want to said. tariff order to soften the prices executives from all Prime Minister Narendra Modi leum) products. The rate of come" on the back imports will need give specific advice, the advise India imports more than 80 for end consumers through the leading networks in November announced a growth of India's oil con- rise in oil con- to increase in is there is a need to increase per cent of its oil needs, of which interventions, including speaking out financial assistance of USD sumption is expected to sur- sumption for mobil- order to protect capacity and increase it con- 65 per cent is from the Middle reducing the maximum price 450 million to Sri Lanka pass that of China in the mid- ity, as cooking fuel India in the rainy tinuously." East through the Strait of one has to pay for a channel to including USD 50 million to 2020s, making India a very and in the petrochemi- days in the oil market," He said India like other Hormuz, the IEA said, adding Rs 12 from the previous Rs 19. said the industry had lost over fight terrorism after he held attractive market for refinery cal industry. he said. countries has economic prior- that the country's oil refining The broadcasters got 12 million subscribers. "fruitful" talks with the island investment," IEA said the 'India The IEA, which coordinates India has built underground ities, but "has to prepare itself capacity will rise to about 8 mil- together under the aegis of the Star TV's Uday Shankar nation's newly elected 2020 Energy Policy Review' the release of strategic petro- storages at Padur and for rainy days, it is very impor- lion bpd by 2025 from about 5 Indian Broadcasting termed the new order as "ludi- President Rajapaksa. released here. leum reserves (SPR) among Vishakapatnam in Andhra tant, especially in this world million bpd at present. Foundation (IBF) to oppose crous" and said the industry the move in a rare press con- will use all its "constitutional ference here which had top rights" to challenge the order executives from all the in seeking a rethink. leading networks TV Today's Aroon Sensex ends 147 pts higher speaking out. Purie said the new order The grouping's will "strangulate" the PNS n MUMBAI Ultratech Cement, Maruti, president and head of industry and added that Kotak Bank, Asian Paints and Sony Entertainment, it is an important sector The BSE benchmark Sensex HUL. N P Singh said there which the government settled 147 points higher on ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, was no need for the new should encourage and not MyGate aims at Friday, tracking gains in index- Titan and Bharti Airtel were order and the regulator should suppress. 10-fold growth in heavyweights HDFC Bank and among the losers, shedding up have had ideally given time for Discovery Networks' Megha Infosys ahead of the earnings to 1.11 per cent. things to settle down after last Tata said India is already the user base in 2020 season. According to traders, focus year's tariff order. cheapest cable market in the NEW DELHI: Mobile-based After rallying 323 points has now shifted to quarterly He claimed the broadcast- world and the future of the sec- security solutions during the day, the 30-share earnings and the Union ers, who garner only a fourth tor will be in jeopardy through provider MyGate is aiming at BSE index pared some gains to Budget. Investors are expecting of the payments made by end such regulatory interventions. 10-fold growth in user base in Mobile test labs at end 147.37 points, or 0.36 per measures from the govern- consumers with a bulk 65 per Singh said the broadcasters 2020 as the startup firm has cent, higher at 41,599.72. Infosys was the top gainer in ment to revive the economy cent going to distributors, had seek a stable regulatory regime embarked on an ambitious The broader Nifty scaled its the Sensex pack, rising 1.47 per which has led to broad-based supported the last order and interventions like these are expansion plan, a company life-time (intra-day) high of cent, ahead of its quarterly participation in equities. despite reservations and contrary to the Narendra official said. With its services, ports to check quality 12,311.20, before ending 40.90 results, scheduled for release Further, easing geopolitical invested over Rs 1,000 crore to Modi government's promise to the firm enables homeowners points, or 0.33 per cent, high- after market hours. tensions have also kept market educate the people on it. ensure ease of doing business and residents of gated er at 12,256.80. Other gainers included mood upbeat, they said. After last year's order, he for enterprises. premises to monitor and of imported fertilisers control entries and exits of their visitors and is Navi Technologies currently operating in 14 PNS n NEW DELHI consignments get stuck at cities across the country, the ports. There were instances to buy DHFL Yes Bank independent director official said. "At present, we are The Centre is mulling intro- in the past, when some con- managing two million check- ducing mobile testing labs at signments were released General Insurance ins every day and aiming at 20 21 ports across the country in without waiting for the test PNS n NEW DELHI million by end of 2020. The a bid to ensure imported fer- reports on pressure to meet Uttam Agarwal resigns revenue will also increase in tilisers reach farmers on time farmers' demand in a par- Sachin Bansal-led Navi Airtel's Wi-Fi tandem with the expansion," after a quality check, gov- ticular season," a highly Technologies will acquire DHFL PNS n NEW DELHI I have raised my MyGate CEO and co-founder ernment sources said on placed government source General Insurance Ltd (DHFL- concerns on these calling service Vijay Arisetty said. Friday. said. GI) for an undisclosed amount. Yes Bank's independent direc- The company will expand its Currently, imported fer- When the tested samples DHFLGI, Wadhawan tor Uttam Prakash Agarwal very critical matters crosses 1 mn footprint to 12 more cities tilisers are tested by were found to be of inferior Global Capital Ltd and Navi has resigned citing "serious from time to time in the overall across the country with a focus Faridabad-based Central quality after releasing the con- Technologies had entered concerns" on "deteriorating interest of Yes Bank and user base on the east, he said, adding Fertiliser Control and Quality signments from ports, their into a share purchase agree- practices" and the state of millions of its small and large n that it started providing Institute (CFCQI) as well as distribution was later stopped ment dated January 2, 2020 affairs at the private sector depositors, investors, PNS NEW DELHI services at the IIM-Calcutta. three regional centres that at different levels, the source for the transaction, according lender. After Cuttack and Raipur, the come under the agriculture said, adding this was one of the to a notice in a newspaper. "I hereby tender my resig- shareholders and all other Telecom major Bharti Airtel firm will expand its ministry. cases. "...the acquirer (Navi) pro- nation from the office of the stakeholders on Friday said its mobile cus- services in Bhubaneswar, As per the Fertiliser But now the issue is being poses to acquire 19,00,50,000 Independent Director of Yes —UTTAM PRAKASH AGARWAL tomers across the country Guwahati and Rachi, he said. In (Movement Control) Order, addressed seriously as the equity shares representing Bank as also Chairman of Yes Bank's independent director can now use its Wi-Fi calling the eastern part of the country, imported fertilisers are per- government is committed 100 per cent of the paid-up Audit Committee and Member service using any Wi-Fi net- the company isplanning to mitted for distribution only towards supplying quality equity share capital of the of all other Committees of the work. secure 8 lakh homes across after testing the commodity. fertilisers to the farming company (DHFLGI) from Board with immediate effect," all interest of Yes Bank and ter also addressed to other key Airtel, which had intro- 2,100 gated communities "However, due to delay in community, the source the seller by way of secondary he said in his resignation let- millions of its small and large officials. duced voice-over Wi-Fi last by 2020, Arisetty said. testing on part of CFCQI, added. transfer of shares," it added. ter addressed to Non- depositors, investors, share- In a separate letter dated month, said the service has Executive Part Time Chairman holders and all other stake- January 9, 2020 to SEBI crossed one million users. Brahm Dutt. holders. Chairman Ajay Tyagi on these The service enables cus- There are serious concerns "I have left no stone issues, he sought an urgent reg- tomers to switch seamlessly regarding deteriorating stan- unturned to discharge my ulatory intervention from the from LTE to Wi-Fi-based Commerce Ministry looking at ways to revamp SEZ policy dards of the corporate gover- duties and thus wrote a letter capital markets regulator. calling when they are inside nance, failure of compliance, detailing all these matters. Agarwal, a chartered their homes or offices, there- PNS n NEW DELHI remaining recommendations been completed include tuted by the ministry to study management practices and the accountant by profession, in by enhancing indoor voice of Baba Kalyani report on SEZ review of specific exclusions the existing SEZ policy and manner in which the state of his letter to SEBI Chairman calling experience for smart- The Commerce and Industry to facilitate ease of doing proposed in NFE (net foreign had submitted its recommen- affairs of the bank are being said the bank CEO and MD in phone customers. There are Ministry has examined business in the present glob- exchange) computation in dations in November 2018. conducted by CEO and MD a meeting on October 31, 2019 no extra charges for making revamping of the Special al market scenario, the min- light of 'Make in India' initia- "If India is on the path to Ravneet Gill, Rajiv Ubeoi- had informed orally that the calls via Airtel Wi-Fi calling. Economic Zone (SEZ) policy istry said in a statement. tive, sharing of duty exempt- become a USD 5 trillion econ- Senior Group President bank had received a commit- "Following the extremely to meet the global challenges Commerce and Industry ed assets/infrastructure omy by 2025 then the present Governance & Controls, ment of USD 1.2 billion positive customer feedback, being faced by Indian Minister Piyush Goyal chaired between units to be allowed environment of manufactur- Sanjay Nambiar- Legal Head Irrespective of my resigna- investment from a global the company has accelerated exporters, an official state- a meeting here on Thursday against specific approval, and ing competitiveness and ser- and the Board, Agarwal said in tion, I hope, our Bank gets sta- investor. the roll-out of its innovative ment said on Friday. to review these issues. formalisation of de-notifica- vices have to undergo a basic the letter. bilised and protects the inter- "No meeting of board of service across the country. It has also discussed ways The statement said the rec- tion process for enclaves. paradigm shift," the state- "I have raised my concerns ests of all shareholders and directors was held for consid- Airtel Wi-Fi calling is now for implementation of the ommendations which have The committee was consti- ment said. on these very critical matters stakeholders, under your able ering this proposal," he said in available to Airtel mobile from time to time in the over- leadership," he said in the let- the letter. customers across India," a statement said. Emami Realty to India, US making ‘very good progress' on trade: Shringla raise up to Rs 400 PTI n WASHINGTON reasonable trade deal in which Noting that there are a lot of the two countries, that have the could secure, a partnership its request for market access is complementarities in trade same values, same shared prin- and relationship on the eco- cr via debentures India and the US are making a secured while also addressing between the two countries, ciples and the same way of nomic side that is a sustainable PNS n NEW DELHI "very good progress" on a trade the trade deficit issue raised by Shringla said they can open up looking at how we'd like to see in the long term," Shringla package and were looking to the US. windows that are exclusively for the rest of the world evolve," he said at farewell in his honour by Emami Realty Ltd on Friday engage in a long term frame- "We are happy that we are "our companies and thereby said. US Chambers of Commerce, said it plans to raise up to Rs work for preferential or free making very good progress on take our trade" figure from the Shringla has served as India's and US India Business Council. 400 crore through issue of market access to goods from our trade package between our current USD160 billion to dou- envoy to the US for In her remarks, USIBC pres- debentures on private place- each other's countries, India's two sides. But, what we are ble it, if the conditions are cor- about one year. ident, Nisha Desai Biswal, ment basis. outgoing envoy here has said. really looking at is to engage in rect. "In that one said that Shringla in a very In a regulatory filing, the The Ambassador Harsh a long term framework under "It's a strategic partnership important aspect short period of time company said its board has Vardhan Shringla, who would which our two countries can that we look to not for the next is the fact that became "a very impor- approved issue of "Unlisted, take up his new assignment as provide preferential or free four to five years of an election we must look at tant fixture" here in Redeemable, Non- India's next foreign secretary market access to goods from cycle, but a long term rela- ways to provide a Washington DC, in the Convertible Debentures later this month, said that there each other's countries," tionship in which we must see policy framework corridors of power in ("NCDs") upto Rs 400 crore are a lot of complementarities in Shringla said. a mutuality of benefits between and facilitation that the policy conversa- on private placement basis." trade between India and the US. tions around the city The company has signed In September, the two In that one important aspect is the fact that we must look at and also term sheet for issue of NCDs, nations failed to announce a across it added. limited trade deal in New York over the package, including and communications technol- ways to provide a policy framework and facilitation that could the The debentures would be during the meeting of Prime access Washington sought to ogy (ICT) products and dairy secure, a partnership and relationship on the economic side that coun- issued at 12 per cent coupon Minister Narendra Modi and Indian markets for medical products with the removal of is a sustainable in the long term try. rate with maturity at 15 President Donald Trump, due devices, such as stents and price caps. —HARSH VARDHAN SHRINGLA founder of Bamboo House months from the date of to still prevailing differences knee implants, information India is keen on a fair and allotment. 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Kangana Ranaut, who was in ‘Let’s not give political Hyderabad on Friday, opened up about her journey in the colour to JNU issue’ film industry so tal right to go wherever she be me alone. It is important career, Kangana said, “There of her upcoming film Panga wants to. It is her democratic to listen to yourself before was a time when I was facing where Kangana plays the far, her take on right. She knows what is best anyone else, prioritise one’s an extreme dearth of roles. role of a mother who makes for her,” said Kangana. own opinion and figure out My career was almost dead. a comeback as a Kabbadi the ongoing “There are two sides to the your path through situa- This was a phase just before player. story. It is a gang war tions.” Queen made it to theatres. Hyderabad is known as unrest in JNU, between two student Speaking about her jour- That period marked the low- the city of pearls and who groups. Let’s not give a polit- ney in the industry so far, est phase. I had even started doesn’t love pearls, especially upcoming film ical colour to it and make it the Queen actress said, “The looking for other pathways if they are from Hyderabad? a national issue,” film industry in India is con- and I almost ventured into “I love Pearls! I have a lot of and more, she added. stantly evolving and stepping movie direction during my them and bought many dur- The 33-year-old actress into newer territories whilst time in the US.” ing my earlier visits to the reports was speaking at the constantly changing its pre- Kangana is one of the few city,” the actress said when ‘Reframing Women sent narrative. Parallel cine- women actress in the film asked about what she loves ANUSHKA Empowerment’ event hosted ma is being led by several industry who consistently the most about by Sona Chatwani, top-notch actors such as promotes inclusivity and Hyderabad. PRADEEP Chairperson of Flo Nawazuddin Siddiqui and acknowledges the role of The actress also said Hyderabad. Naseeruddin Shah among women in every walk of life. that she can’t resist The event began with a others. We see a shift in the But she feels this is not some Hyderabadi dish- ith Bollywood rapid-fire session that portrayal of the male and enough. “It is sad to see that es such as Andhra star, Deepika offered several interesting female characters marking a the idea of success for a rasam, biryani, Padukone showing insights about Kangana’s life slow rise into equal repre- woman is often essaying the bagara baingan, W solidarity with the and journey. sentation which is one of the role of a man in their coconut payasam, JNU students who When asked about who good things in the industry job, which in itself is among others. are protesting the her go-to person is when it today.” contradictory to the attack on them, a question comes to seeking advice, “International films, irre- idea of female empower- on this topic was bound to Kangana said, “I believe spective of the scale of the ment. I’m glad to have met be put to other Bollywood unequivocally that my prob- movie, wrap up their work and worked under Ashwini stars — in this case was lem is mine and mine alone. in a very short period, and Iyer Tiwari, who is not afraid Kangana Ranaut, who was in Because fundamentally it is this dedication, I believe, is or uncomfortable with her the city to attend an event me, dealing with the situa- lacking with the Indian film feminity,” she said. Ashwini organised by the FICCI tions I face. Hence, if there is industry at present,” she Iyer Tiwari is the director Ladies Organisation at The a person who can figure out added. Park, Hyderabad, on Friday. solutions to my problems, it Talking about the lowest “It is Deepika’s fundamen- would ideally and invariably and highest phases of her Are OSCARS

The criteria or expectations from a regional movie and the ultimate international cinema can be different. If you look at the kind of films that have been nominated over the years they all are very different and there is no set pattern as to which achievement? film will be picked or not. We are making good films which Techies play Does it bother filmmakers that the Academy has are breaking barriers largely ignored Indian cinema over the years? internationally. Just because they don’t pick films from to stay healthy SIDDHESH SUMAN finds out what it takes to get India doesn’t mean we are making bad cinema. his is this genera- shortlisted for the Oscars and what that nomination entails tion of 9 am to 5 ASHWIN SARVANAN pm jobs where The HYSEA he 92nd Academy Awards is a given fact that 90 per cent of Oscar is a mark of quality in FILMMAKER T techies are always ceremony is right around the films produced in India are films, he says, “Of course not! under pressure to corporate the corner and the official commercial films, made with the Getting an Oscar is not the be productive and nominations will be sole intent of pleasing the audi- pinnacle accomplishment of give results all the time and sports T announced on January 13. ence. Hardly around 50 films are filmmaking. There are a lot of have no time to relax through Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy made keeping the artistic vision in politics involved in the selec- any physical activities. In (2019) was India’s official entry for mind. But, the trend is changing as tion as well. There are several recent times, we have wit- tournament the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ nowadays Indian audience is great films which deserved an nessed many youngsters get- category this year. But it didn’t demanding more content-driven Oscar but didn’t get one.” He ting affected by lifestyle dis- aims to make it to the shortlist. Even films rather than mindless enter- continues, “Campaigning for eases due to lack of exercise though this category has been a tainers. the Oscars is an expensive affair and from sitting at the desk improve the part of the Oscars since 1947, There is also a chance that the as it requires a lot of marketing for too long. To help corpo- India has managed to get only four Indian panels which select films to in the US. I don’t consider rate employees become fit health of nominations — Mother India be sent to the Oscars are not doing Oscars as a testament to great and healthy, Hyderabad (1957), Salaam Bombay (1988), the job well. There might be many films.” Software Enterprises Associ- techies by Lagaan (2001) and Water (2005) Oscar-worthy Indian films that the Ashwin Sarvanan, writer and ation (HYSEA) has been con- — and secured zero wins in the selection committees have over- director of Game Over (2019), ducting corporate sports making them last 72 years. looked. Such panels must be man- also agrees that we should not tournament every year in So where do we fall short? aged by people who are aware of take nomination for the Oscars Hyderabad. The logo of the participate in Indian cinema has come a long what a film needs to get selected too seriously as it is not an mark tournament was unveiled way from the humble beginnings by the Academy and expert con- of our quality or the lack of it. recently. various of Dadasaheb Phalke’s Raja sultants should be hired so that the “The criteria or expectations It is a multi-disciplinary Harishchandra in 1913 to the pre- right film can be campaigned in from a regional movie and inter- sports tournament for the sporting sent day critically acclaimed the right way in order to fall under national cinema can be different. member companies provid- regional films and pan-India com- the Academy’s radar. If you look at the kind of films ing employee engagement, mercial blockbusters. India now is A.J. Aaron, a cinematographer that have been nominated over the health/wellness offerings and events, reports the largest film producer in the and an FTII graduate, speaks to years they all are very different cross functional team build- world (in terms of the number of The Pioneer about why Indian and there is no set pattern as to ing opportunities. This year V SATEESH films produced) with nine differ- films aren’t being considered for which film will be picked or not.” the tournament will feature ent regions producing more than a the Oscars. He says, “Indian films He says. “We are making good 19 categories including crick- REDDY thousand films in 16 different lan- nowadays are not what they used films which are et, football, badminton, table guages every year, making it one of to be in terms of their art and breaking barriers tennis, chess, carom, chausar, the most diverse film industries in craft. Films in the 60s and 70s by internationally. volleyball, basketball, tennis, with a health and wellness the world. Even after all this out- Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Just because pool and snooker, throwball, platform every year. To date, put, not one film has been deemed Mani Kaul are recognised world- they don’t athletics, kabaddi, kho-kho, this event has successfully Oscar-worthy. wide as they are at a higher level pick films cycling, step-up dances, and conducted various sports There are several reasons altogether in terms of art, and I from India more. such as field cricket, box behind it. One possible reason don’t think this generation film- doesn’t mean This year the tournament cricket, volleyball, tennis, could be that the Academy, makers have risen up to their stan- we are mak- INDIAN PANELS will be held from January 18 table tennis, football, kabad- throughout its history, has mostly dards yet.” ing bad cine- WHICH SELECT to February 29 at various di, carrom, basketball, favoured films from European “But it is also true that there is ma. If we get venues across Hyderabad. cycling and more.” countries for the best foreign lan- only one category at the Oscars for a nomination FILMS FOR THE The organisers said that more He added that even though guage film award. This is a notice- which every foreign film has to that’s great, OSCARS MAY than 300 registered compa- all the corporate companies able practise judging by how compete for as the rest of the cate- but if don’t, nies are participating in vari- pit themselves against each around 80 per cent of foreign lan- gories are for Hollywood films. If we have noth- NOT BE DOING ous events with one lakh other in the IT sector, they guage nominations go to European there were more categories for for- ing to lose THEIR JOB WELL. players. The results for the are also collaborating with films. But it is also seen that films eign language films there would be either,” he tournament will be tracked other companies by sharing from Japan, Israel, Mexico and more winners but since there is adds. and updated on the specially their sports arenas. Deena other non-European countries only one category not all films get designed LifeCykul app. shares, “We are assisting the have also managed to get their fair their due recognition. But we can’t Speaking to The Pioneer players by providing quality share of Oscar nominations. blame the jury either as going by Deenanath Harapanahalli, coaches in all sports activities Another more plausible expla- the standards of European films CEO, LifeCykul, says, and the required infrastruc- nation is that India isn’t making we have a lot of catching up to do,” “HYSEA is a multi-discipli- ture. Every year, we conduct any films that match up to the cri- he adds. nary sports tourney conduct- a survey in many IT compa- teria that Oscars is looking for. It When asked if being awarded an ed for member companies as nies to know the employees’ a way to engage employees interest in sports.” 10

Vijayawada Saturday January 11, 2020 what’s brewing? SUSSANNE TO HRITHIK: You're the most incredible man I know n Hrithik She even dedicated the War The two welcomed their Roshan’s 46th actor with the “Best Daddy first son Hrehaan in 2006 birthday on Award”. and their second son O Friday, his for- “Happiest Happiest Hridhaan in 2008. mer wife Birthday Rye... you are the They two separated in Sussanne Khan most incredible Man I December 2013 and their wished the actor and said know... #tothebestoflifea- divorce was finalised in that he’s the most incredible headofyou November 2014. man she knows. #10thjan2020???? #bestdad- On the work front, Sussanne on Friday took dyaward #bestphilosopher- Hrithik was last seen in the to Instagram, where she too,” she captioned the clip. actioner War, directed by shared a clip featuring Hrithik married Sussanne Siddharth Anand. It also Hrithik and their sons — in December 2000 in a pri- featured Tiger Shroff and Hridhaan, Hrehaan Roshan. vate ceremony in Bangalore. Vaani Kapoor. Kristen Stewart calls Couldn't have asked idea of her playing as for better Bollywood debut: SHALINI Catwoman ‘silly’ rjun Reddy actress Shalini Pandey, risten Stewart has responded to “silly” who is all set to step into the Hindi calls from fans for her to star as film industry with Ranveer, says Singh she Catwoman opposite former beau Robert starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar K Pattinson in The Batman. A couldn’t have asked for a better American actress Zoe Bollywood debut. Kravitz has landed the . role in the movie, set for a “I couldn’t have askedJayeshbhai for a better Jordaar Bollywood debut than 2021 release, but fans cham- I’m fortunate that I could impress my pro- pioned Stewart for the role ducer Maneesh Sharma and my director once it was announced Divyang Thakkar in my auditions. I had that her ex-boyfriend and worked really hard and it was a huge valida- former Twilight co-star tion for my acting when I received the confir- was fronting the movie, reports aceshowbiz.com. mation call from Yash Raj Films,” Shalini said. She says debuting opposite Ranveer gives her “That would be silly. I mean, obviously that the confidence to express herself as an artiste. would (have been cool). I’ve been watching “The fact that I’m debuting opposite a power- Batman since I was a little kid, every iteration of house superstar like Ranveer Singh gives me the con- that series,” Stewart told Entertainment Tonight fidence to express myself as an artist and prove myself when the idea was suggested to her. in the film. I know I have to give it all when I’m acting with “That would’ve been a blast, but also I am, like, him. In fact, I will give my 200 per cent because he will bring it really good friends with Zoe. And obviously, I am on in every single scene and deliver a 200 per cent perfor- so proud of Rob doing this whole (project). I can’t mance,” she added. wait to see this movie. So, like, sure, that is a funny Shalini feels she will emerge out as a better actor after work- idea, but the real version is going to be sick,” she ing with Ranveer, whom she tagged a “genius”. said. “He is a genius at adding layers after layers and nuances after Stewart and Pattinson dated for four nuances over what the script originally intended to do. So, it’s years before Stewart cheated on amazing to be just in the same frame as him and pick up ,” him with her Snow White and everything that he does and see his processJayeshbhai as an actor. Jordaar I think the Huntsman director Rupert I will emerge as a better actor after doing Sanders in 2012. she said. is helmed by debutant writer-director’83, in She now identifies herself Jayeshbhai Jordaar as lesbian, and has since Divyang Thakkar. It will be Ranveer’s next release after dated the likes of Stella which the actor will be seen as former Indian cricket team Maxwell, St. Vincent, captain Kapil Dev. Alicia Cargile, and Dylan Meyer.

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Vijayawada Saturday January 11, 2020 tollywood Ahead of Ala Vaikuntapuramlo release, director Overcame my fears with Aravinda Trivikram Srinivas speaks to the media Sametha about how he …, says TRIVIKRAM overcame nlike his previous comedy tracks shouldn’t cross family entertainer is riding the tune a couple of days kids feel that they would dis- films, Trivikram my mind as I began to write high on expectations and the later. I liked it immensely and turb me with their activities his fears after Srinivas’ last, it and I succeeded. songs especially, asked him if he can add at home while I’m on my job, a delivering a U Aravinda Sametha Overcoming my fear was my Samajavaragamana helped to Samajavaragamana word to I’d get scared. I don’t want Veera Raghava, biggest take away from that generate unprecedented buzz it. Sirivennela Seetharama that. I’m an easygoing writer which centred film,” the director states. around it. The makers have Sastry penned the lyrics for it who keeps it simple,” he flop film, around two warring families Trivikram is ready with his also played their part in the in less than an hour soon informs, adding he can think from Rayalaseema, which next, Ala Vaikuntapuramlo, numbers reaching out to the after.: of a pan-India film only if he employing have shed blood for two gen- starring Allu Arjun, Pooja audience by employing inno- He continues, “Bunny was has a right story in the first erations and how Raghava Hedge and Tabu in the lead vative promotional strategies. instrumental in promoting place. unique (played by Jr NTR) tries to roles. Set to open Explaining the origin behind them in a unique way. He was Besides Ala forge a peace without resort- in cinemas Samajavaragamana which keen on something new Vaikuntapuramlo, one com- promotional ing to arms, was rather low tomor- has emerged as the most instead of the regular lyrical mon observation in his last on humour. The film was his row, liked Telugu song, he video uploads. During the films like Attarintiki Daaredhi strategies along next attempt after delivering the says, “After briefing filming in Kakinada, I along and A. Aa has been the pres- Agnyaathavaasi, a disaster. the song’s situation with him and Thaman ence of strong matriarch. with Bunny and “It’s natural for people around to Thaman, he came chalked out strategy on how Quiz him on it and he adds, me to push me to do my kind to me with to go about promoting “Until 1970s, women used to Thaman for of film, which is high on Samajavaragamana, run families. After 70’s, as humour after a flop but I did- Ramulo Ramulo and Oh people started migrating to n’t do intentional- My Daddy on a sheet of other places, the hold of Ala.. ly. I’ve just seen paper and it worked.” women too started to decline the biggest flop, Besides healthy gradually. Factors like getting promotions, so what more can humour, the famed influenced by other cultures make me fright- writer-director’s strong also played its part. Over working with ened? I wanted to point has always been his time, there was a phase where win that fear and ability to pen dialogues they couldn’t get the respect Tabu, his take I felt it was the that resonate with they deserved. But times are right time. Which youth, which overtime changing now.” on making a is why, I’ve have become a part of His film marks Tabu’s attempted a seri- pop culture in Telugu comeback to the industry pan-India film ous drama like states. As far as his after 13 years. He is admitted- Aravinda writing style goes, he ly in awe of the acting power and much Sametha doesn’t believe in fly- house’s talent. “I got to know Veera ing to an exotic loca- why she is a multiple national more, reports Raghava. I tion to write or get award winning actor after was sure inspired. “I’m a working with her. As soon as NAGARAJ that regular spontaneous writer. she arrives on sets, she sits in commercial I write at home a corner and mingles with elements amid my kids crew and artistes around her GOUD which playing around but once the camera is on her, include and my wife she does some magic. She is songs, yelling from not an ordinary actor,” humour and kitchen. If the Trivikram raves, signing off.

rom accepting a movie like Oh! Baby to playing a terrorist in The Darbar opens well in Telugu states F Family Man 2, SAM to the latter of uperstar Rajinikanth-starrer Darbar, which marks her digital which released on Thursday, is off debut, Samantha Akkineni to a good start in Telugu states. has managed to surprise S Despite opening to mixed reviews, her audience with her bold host a the film, directed by AR choices of late. Continuing Murugadoss, has managed to regis- with her experiments, The ter 80-90 per cent occupancy across territories Pioneer has exclusively on day one. It has raked in about Rs 4.50 crore learnt that she will be host- share with a gross of Rs 7.5 crore on day ing a chat show up next. chat show one. With the film’s theatricals valued at “It’s for Allu Aravind’s Rs 14.5 crore, the distributors are a web platform whose happy lot with day one figures. “The launch is around the cor- film’s overall performance will ner. The show will be on depend on how it braves compe- the lines of some popular tition from Sarileru US chat shows and Sam is Neekevvaru on Saturday and excited with the tweak the Ala Vaikunthapuramlo on show-runners gave it. It Sunday. From Saturday, it will involve conversation stands to lose a major chunk of with celebs but it will be a its theatres as well. If it attracts cut above the rest. It will be family audience from the week- streaming on the web plat- end, it has a good chance of form from February-end doing decent business here,” said a or March,” confirmed a trade source. well-placed source close to Darbar, an action-drama produced the development. by Lyca Productions, also stars Suniel On the work front, Sam, Shetty, Nayanthara and Nivetha Thomas whose next release in in crucial roles. Telugu is Jaanu, is tipped to be the leading lady of Mahasamudram director THE FILM HAS RAKED IN Ajay Bhupathi’s next after RX100. She is also in talks ABOUT RS 4.50 CRORE SHARE with Game Over director Ashwin Saravanan for a WITH A GROSS OF RS 7.5 CRORE thriller. — NG ON DAY ONE Koratala, Charan to rope in KIARA ADVANI

he Pioneer has prise if she squeezes time already from her date diary. The reported that director has conceived a Ram Charan song and some romantic T will be play- sequences on her and ing younger Charan,” said a source version of Chiranjeevi in adding, initially the the latter’s next with director considered Sai Koratala Siva. To this Pallavi for the part but end the latest we hear is later had a change of the director is keen on heart. Kiara Advani to be cast Touted to be a signa- alongside Charan, who ture Koratala film where- will be seen around 25 in he will address a minutes in the film. social issue, the film, “Charan will begin tentatively titled shooting for the film Acharya, is a joint pro- from April for a month. duction venture between Koratala needs 15 days Konidela Production of Kiara for the film, so Company and Matinee it wouldn’t be much a Entertainments. problem for her to Trisha will cast along- accommodate dates even side Chiru in the film, if she is extremely busy while Mani Sharma is in Hindi. Since she had a rendering tunes. Already great time working with on sets, it is being con- both Siva and Charan in sidered for a release in the past, it wouldn’t August. be a sur- VIJAYAWADA|SATURDAY | JANUARY 11, 2020 sport 12

Cottrell six seals 1-wicket win AFP n BRIDGETOWN Gabbar, Thakur batter Lanka heldon Cottrell blasted a six off Sthe penultimate ball to give the West Indies a thrilling one-wicket Dhawan finds form with 36-ball 52 as Shardul’s all-round show help India beat SL by 78 runs, win series 2-0 victory over Ireland in the second one-day international at PTI n PUNE Kensington Oval on Thursday. Cottrell, best known for his fast hikhar Dhawan silenced his crit- bowling where wickets are celebrat- ics, KL Rahul sizzled as usual and ed with a flamboyant military Sthe trio of fast bowlers were salute, carted Mark Adair over intimidating in India’s lopsided 78- cover for the winning runs as the run victory over Sri Lanka in the third home side lived on their nerves to T20 International on Friday, sealing finish on 242-9. the series 2-0. Victory gave the West Indies a India were sent into bat by Sri 2-0 lead in the three-game series Lanka captain Lasith Malinga but on after winning the opener at the a flat track, the hosts managed an same ground on Tuesday by five above-par 201 for 6, largely due to wickets. Dhawan (52 off 36 balls) and Rahul’s Despite Cottrell’s headline- (54 off 36 balls) opening stand of 97 stealing flourish, it was fellow tail- in little less than 11 overs. ender Hayden Walsh who was his Shardul Thakur (21 not out off team’s saviour. 8 balls) used his long handle to a good In just his seventh one-dayer, effect and Manish Pandey (31 off 18 Walsh, who started his internation- balls) hardly showed any rustiness al career last year playing for the adding 37 runs in final 2.2 overs to United States, finished undefeated take the score past 200-run mark. KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan arrive at crease to start Indian innings BCCI/Twitter on 46. In reply, Sri Lanka managed “We are relieved about the win, only 123 runs in 15.5 overs as there The visitors introduced off-spin- cover off pacer Lahiru Kumara. we all put in the effort," said West was simply no resistance from the ner Dhananjaya De Silva in the The duo was coasting along well as Indies man of the match Alzarri islanders with the gulf in class being fourth over, but Dhawan welcomed India after 9 overs were 82/0. Joseph who took four wickets for so evident. Eight Sri Lankan batsmen him with a four over long-on. Rahul After two quiet overs, Dhawan the second game in a row as well failed to reach double figures with then dispatched a Silva full-toss over smashed Hasaranga over deep mid- as hitting a valuable 16 runs in a Dhananjaya De Silva (51) and Angelo long leg for a maximum as India wicket for a six. ninth-wicket stand with Walsh. Mathews (31) adding 68 for the fifth amassed 13 runs in it. Soon after completing his 10th “We wanted to bat sensibly and wicket. Dhawan changed his gears as he T20I fifty, Dhawan perished after get to the score. They lost four wickets in the hammered two boundaries in fifth giving a sitter to Dhanushka “The win means a lot to every- Powerplay overs and there was no over as India reached team total of Gunathilika off Sandakan at deep one, but it’s not finished, we have coming back from that position. It Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah celebrate after Oshada Fernando's wicket during the third Twenty20I in Pune AP 50. mid-wicket. However his innings one game to go.” was primarily due to the pace and Making optimum use of the life, certainly will make Virat Kohli’s Earlier, opening batsman Paul bounce generated by Jasprit Bumrah While Samson fluffed his lines, middle-order collapse with Sri off 8 balls; 1x4, 2x6) ensured that the Dhawan smashed back-to-back choice of Rohit Sharma’s partner dif- Stirling top-scored with 63 as (1/5 in 2 overs), Shardul Thakur (2/19 Pandey did his case no harm with a Lankan wrist spinners Wanidu hosts crossed 200-run mark. fours, slashing one over backward ficult for the upcoming Australia Ireland put up a challenging 237- in 3 overs) and the ever-improving useful knock towards the end. Hasaranga (1-27) and chinaman Rahul set the tone playing a cut point and another through extra series. 9 off 50 overs on a wearing pitch. Navdeep Saini (3/28 in 3.5 overs), Put into bat, Dhawan, who has Lakshan Sandakan (3-35) spun their shot off rival skipper Lasith Malinga Stirling hit seven boundaries who again bowled an unplayable been under pressure for some time web around the batsmen on a flat for his first boundary. Dhawan got an and one six as he claimed his 24th yorker to get Kusal Perera out. smashed seven boundaries and a six track. early 'life', when Dasun Shanaka ODI half-century. Pace bowler In fact, skipper Virat Kohli could in his 97-run opening stand with the But Pandey, playing his first dropped one at deep square leg. Spinners will play Joseph finished with 4-32, identi- be lauded for promoting Sanju in-form Rahul who also hit an over game of the tournament and Thakur Rahul, then hit two consecutive cal figures from the first game, and Samson (6) and Pandey, who have boundary along with five fours. once again revelling in his role as a boundaries, both drives, off Angelo also took two catches. been benched for the longest time. However, the hosts suffered a lower-order pinch-hitter (22 not out Mathews as India raced to 22/0. big role: Cummins PTI n SYDNEY

ustralian pace spearhead ‘It’s important not to overplay Bumrah factor’ APat Cummins expects spin- ners of his team to play a big- MUMBAI: Australian captain ger role in the ODI series Aaron Finch on Friday said it is Finch has filled captaincy void against India even though he is important for his team to not not expecting dust-bowls dur- “overplay” the Jasprit Bumrah PTI n MUMBAI standing of individuals has ing a limited-overs assignment. factor as the ambitious visitors been great,” McDonald told “I think spinners play a big- gear up to face India in a three- aron Finch has matured reporters. ger part in India than they do match ODI series. Aimmensely as a cricketer What also helped Finch around the world but it’s rare While according India’s lead and filled the “void in terms of evolve as a skipper is the con- you get a big spinning dust pacer the respect he deserves, captaincy” in limited overs tinuity in team selection. bowl for a one day internation- Finch said it’s important for his cricket, feels Australia’s stop- “He (Finch) has a familiar al,” Cummins told reporters team to focus on its own gap coach Andrew McDonald. group around in terms of con- ahead of Australia’s departure. strengths. McDonald will stand in for tinuity of team. From the Australia made a brilliant “I think, the more the guys Justin Langer in the three- World Cup, there has been a comeback to win the five- face him, the more exposure you match ODI series. couple of changes. match ODI series 3-2 in India get, the more you start to under- “I think the growth of “I think he has just last year after trailing 0-2. stand how he bowls. So, it is Australian captain Aaron Finch & coach Aaron Finch in his leadership matured as a cricketer, under- “Last series I think we important that we don’t overplay Andrew McDonald examine pitch AP role in the last three years has stands his game, understands played two spinners, they also “Up front there’s always a that too much,” Finch said dur- is fast and aggressive and his exe- been been tremendous. It has the opposition and the people played two so they are certain- little bit in it with a new ball like ing a media interaction. cution is pretty spot on.” filled the void Australia had in around him and all of it has ly important, especially in the anywhere else in the world. But Opening the innings with The visitors are wary of the terms of captaincy. His growths helped him become a fine middle overs,” Cummins said. then after that I actually feel the dashing David Warner, threat Bumrah could pose in the been outstanding, his under- leader for the country.” Australia are travelling with that the ball gets probably a lit- Finch will be facing Bumrah first series starting in Mumbai on two specialist spinners in their tle bit softer and chewed up up. January 14. “It is more about doing) what we have to do for “If you look at his domestic squad — left arm spinner more over there than it does in “He is obviously a fantastic focusing on what we are as a bat- mentally being prepared for ODI record, it is very good, he Ashton Agar and leg spinner other parts of the world which bowler and someone who, when ting unit against that and each that challenge,” Finch said. has batted in the top four for Adam Zampa. makes it a little bit easier some- you are not playing against him, player has different strengths The in-form Marnus Queensland and the way our Talking about the tracks in times bowling with a bit of a you love watching him bowl. He and weaknesses. So (we are Labuschagne is set to make his ODI competition is being struc- India, the 26-year-old softer ball.” ODI debut after earning a maid- tured for the last few years, there Cummins said the ball gets “But it’s just a different TN ready to roll over en call-up on the back of his can be similar wickets in sub- softer as the game progresses challenge, the fields there are a stellar form in Tests and the continents. which makes it easier to bowl lot smaller and faster than here BCCI want 5-day skipper is confident about “... For him to be averaging as compared to other countries. in Australia, the wickets aren’t depleted Mumbai Labuschagne translating his 40 in domestic cricket is brilliant, But playing in smaller, as pacey and bouncy but it’s the Test form into the 50-over for- and hopefully, he can bring that faster fields come with their same format just a slightly dif- PTI n CHENNAI Ashwin, who returns after Tests to stay mat. from the Test series.” PTI own set of challenges. ferent beast,” he added. playing the first two matches, full-strength Tamil Nadu will be expected to lead the IANS n NEW DELHI "According to me, it should not Abolstered by presence of attack in which left-arm pacer be altered. As I said, the day- seniors like Ravichandran T Natarajan and left-arm spin- he ICC cricket committee is night is another step towards Labuschagne aspires to emulate Virat Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik ner R Sai Kishore have been Tset to discuss the idea of commercialising Test cricket will take on a depleted Mumbai doing well. four-day Test matches, but it will, and you know, creating excite- PTI n MUMBAI the middle, then when you get in a marquee Ranji Trophy Mumbai too hasn't had in all likelihood, get a red flag ment around it, but it can't be the opportunity towards the clash starting Saturday. the best of times, having lost from the Board of Control for tinkered with too much. I don't n-form Australian batsman back end to open the shoulders Tamil Nadu are currently two matches while winning one Cricket in India (BCCI) as the believe so. IMarnus Labuschagne says he a bit." placed 16th in the cross pool and with its performance draw- Indian board is set to stand with "You know the Day-Night considers the upcoming ODI Labuschagne said would table (comprising of 18 teams ing flak. skipper Virat Kohli and coach Test is the most that should be series against India a big oppor- like to follow the path of former from group A and B) with four 'Keeper-batsman Tare will Ravi Shastri. changed about Test cricket, tunity in his quest to emulate Australia batsman Michael points from as many games have to rise to the occasion and Both the captain and the according to me. Then you are Virat Kohli and Steve Smith Hussey as far as adapting to dif- while Mubai are placed 13th lead from the front even as he head coach of the team have purely only talking about getting across all formats. ferent conditions is concerned. after three games with six will expect the crisis man made it clear that they want the numbers, entertainment and The 22-year-old right- "With the opportunities points, courtesy their win in the Siddhesh Lad and others like traditional format to not lose its you know. I think the intent will handed batsman scored back- that might come in the next few opening round encounter. Jay Bista and the talented sheen by turning from a five-day not be right then because then to-back Test centuries against months, we'll have to see, but Things won't be easy for Sarfaraz Khan to shine. affair into one of four days. you will speak of three-day Pakistan and another ton and a definitely Michael Hussey is a Aditya Tare and his men in the A rather inexperienced Speaking to IANS, a BCCI Tests. I mean where do you end? double hundred against New great person to learn from," match at the M A bowling attack faces a huge task official said that while the board Then you will speak of Test Zealand in the summer before Labuschagne said. Chidambaram stadium here, as it comes up against a strong will discuss the matter with cricket disappearing. embarking on the ODI tour of "The way he played the where the track is expected to Tamil Nadu batting unit which Cricket Australia and the "So I don't endorse that at India where he will find out one-day game, the way he fin- be on the slower side. will be looking to come into its English and Wales Cricket all. I don't think that is fair to the whether he makes his shorter- ished off the innings and the The visiting team led by own. Board (ECB) around the BCCI purest format of the game. How format debut or not. way he probably started his Tare in the absence of regular The teams will be aiming awards on January 12 in cricket started initially, and you Labuschagne, who can be innings. There are a few simi- skipper Suryakumar Yadav, for victory to keep them in the Mumbai, the board is clearly in know five-day Tests was the handy with his leg-breaks, says larities there, but I'm definite- who has been picked in the hunt for qualification for the support of skipper Kohli and highest of tests you can have at long-term consistency across ly not comparing myself to India 'A' squad for the tour of knockouts and exciting cricket coach Shastri. the International level." formats would be his major Michael Hussey." New Zealand, will be missing can be expected over the course "See, it is only right that you Shastri also called the idea goals for the future. If he gets a chance to make several other big names includ- of the four days. Tamil Nadu discuss these matters and we will nonsensical. "Four-day Test is "You look at the guys I look his ODI debut in India, ing Prithvi Shaw (injured), coach D Vasu and captain Vijay do the same with CA, ECB and nonsense. If this goes on we may up to and aspire to -- Steve Labuschagne may play a some- Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube Shankar said the team had Cricket South Africa. But as have limited-overs Tests. There Smith, Virat Kohli, Kane what different role than his pre- and Shreyas Iyer, who are away fought back well after two loss- things stand now, we are on the is no need to tamper with five- Williamson, Joe Root. They've ferred No.3 spot. on national duty. es and hoped to see the seniors same platform as our skipper day Tests. If at all they want to been doing it for a very long With Aaron Finch, David Tamil Nadu team has players contributing. and coach and don't see much tamper then let the top six sides time, five, six years they've been Warner and Smith seemingly struggled to get going after Mumbai captain Tare, on sense in cutting Test cricket to play five-day Tests and the next consistent, not just in one for- confirmed for the top order, reaching the finals of the Vijay his part, said the team would be four days from the convention- six be allowed to play four-day mat, but two or more formats," Labuschagne, Peter Hazare Trophy (50 overs) and missing a few established play- al five. In fact, it is not just our Tests. Labuschagne was quoted as Handscomb, Alex Carey and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20) ers but it was an opportunity for captain or coach, you have also "If you want to preserve saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'. lenge for me," said Labuschagne challenge and not getting too far Ashton Turner may be tried in tournaments and has man- the youngsters to do well. heard the likes of Joe Root Tests then let the top six play Australia will play a three- who has scored 1459 runs from ahead of yourself, taking it ball the remaining spots. aged only four points from four "The only way forward is to (English captain) and Faf du more against each other. You match ODI series against India 14 Tests. by ball and game by game," he "Whatever role I'm given is matches so far. play positive cricket. There's a Plessis (South Africa skipper) have the shorter format to pop- starting January 14 in Mumbai. Having got his first chance said. one I'm going to try and keep. The Vijay Shankar-led lot of energy in the side. A lot make their opinions clear on the ularise the game," he told The team landed in the coun- to be in the white ball squad, he "A big part of playing in If that's batting in the top four team has a lot to do if it aims of good players from the matter. It might be an option for News18. try on Thursday night. said the one-day series in India India is how you play spin, so for or even outside the top four, to qualify for the knockouts. under-19 and under-23 side the lower ranked teams, but not While the meeting of the "...I've had some success would be an opportunity to me being clear with my plans whatever that is. The return of Ashwin and the have come into the side. This when two big teams clash. Big Three is set to take place next this summer but the real chal- show a slightly different aspect about how I play spin and then "The whole one-day game's seasoned duo of Karthik and game is going to show what's Tradition can't be toyed with," week and will see discussions on lenge for me is to be more con- of his game. just trusting the processes I moved in that more aggressive, Abhinav Mukund couldn't the future of the Mumbai crick- the official pointed. the ICC's proposal of 4-day sistent going on and being able "...That's a really exciting have. positive direction, but I've been have come at a better time et is. It is exciting times for me Kohli made his opinion Tests, it looks unlikely that the to keep putting continued per- challenge too. It's going to be "Batting in the middle lucky I've been able to move while the dependable Baba as a captain. You will get a clear on the eve of the opening BCCI will budge from the stance formances on the board. If I can tough conditions in India and order it's about running really with that and play in this era Indrajith's inclusion will also be glimpse of what the future T20I between India and Sri taken by skipper Kohli and continue to do that, then that's they're obviously a very strong hard between wickets and try- where one-day cricket is a real- a boost for the team. is..." Tare said. Lanka in Guwahati and said: coach Shastri. obviously going to be the chal- side. So just about enjoying the ing to get those runs through ly high scoring game."