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INDIAN-AMERICAN LAWMAKER ‘BILL WILL REDUCE INDIA TO NHRC TAKES STATEMENTS FROM EFFECTIVE POLICING WILL MAKE INTRODUCES RESOLUTION ON ‘K’ HINDUTVA VERSION OF PAKISTAN’ INJURED COPS, DISHA'S FAMILY WOMEN FEEL SAFE, SECURE: MODI Washington: Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has : The passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in HYDERABAD: The seven-member National Human Rights Commission NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed on the introduced a Congressional resolution urging India to lift Parliament will mark the definitive victory of Mohammed Ali Jinnah's (NHRC) team on Sunday recorded the statements of role of effective policing in ensuring that women feel safe and secure. the restrictions on communications in Jammu and thinking that of Mahatma Gandhi's, senior Congress leader Shashi Disha's family members and of S-I Venkateswarlu of His remarks came against the backdrop of recent cases of crimes Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious Tharoor said on Sunday, asserting that the exercise of Nandigama police and constable Arvind Goud, who against women which has triggered a public outcry. freedom for all residents. The resolution, introduced in granting citizenship on the basis of religion will reduce were injured in the alleged encounter, on the second Addressing a DGP/IGP conference at , the PM the House of Representatives after several weeks of India to a "Hindutva version of Pakistan". The former day of the fact-finding mission in Hyderabad. The said officials must at all times strive to improve the efforts by Jayapal on Friday, has only one co-sponsor - Union minister also alleged that the BJP government NHRC members sought from the cops the details of image of the police to inspire confidence Republican Congressman Steve Watkins. It's a simple wants to single out "one community" by refusing to the ‘encounter' between the Cyberabad police and the among all sections of society. The PMO said that resolution, which cannot be voted in the other grant its members asylum from oppression on the four persons accused of gang-rape and murder Modi was of the view that technology provides chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law. same conditions as other communities. of the veterinarian on Friday. an effective weapon to ensure proactive policing. CAPSULE Massive blaze sweeps through LATA RETURNS HOME FROM HOSPITAL AFTER 28 DAYS : Legendary singer Lata Delhi building, leaves 43 dead Mangeshkar, who was admitted PNS n NEW DELHI announced an ex-gratia of Rs to hospital three weeks ago after Nearly 150 she was diagnosed with 2 lakh and Rs 10 lakh each for pneumonia, returned home on In the worst fire accident since firefighters worked to the next of kin of those who the 1997 Uphaar Cinema lost their lives. Assembly winter Sunday. The 90-year-old singer, pull out 63 people who was admitted to the Breach tragedy in the national capital, from the building. Kejriwal also announced Rs Candy Hospital here after she 43 people died when a massive 1 lakh for the injured and said complained of blaze ripped through a four- While 43 labourers his government will bear the storey building housing illegal died, most of them cost of their treatment. session from today difficulty in n breathing on manufacturing units in north from suffocation, The prime minister PNS VIJAYAWADA rape and murder of Disha in November 11, Delhi's congested Anaj Mandi approved Rs 50,000 each for the neighbouring Telangana took to Twitter area on Sunday. many others were those seriously injured. The winter session of AP State and the subsequent to update her Police and fire department injured including two The amount will be paid Assembly is all set to begin developments. fans about her officials said most of the fatal- firefighters from the Prime Minister from Monday and will contin- Introduction of English health and ities occurred due to suffoca- National Relief Fund, the PMO ue till December 18. The gov- Medium education from thanked them for tion as many people were said in a tweet. ernment is planning to initi- Classes I to VI in government their prayers and well wishes. sleeping when the fire started windows were found sealed. said. The injured included a that a short-circuit triggered The Delhi government has ate discussion on 20 issues. It schools from the next acade- "For the past 28 days, I was at around 5 am on the second The fire was first reported at minor. However, it was not the blaze. Power discom BYPL ordered a probe into the inci- is likely to table three to four mic year and making Telugu Breach Candy hospital. I was floor of the building that did 5:22am after which 30 fire confirmed whether the injured said the fire began due to dent and sought a detailed Bills during the session. mandatory for school stu- diagnosed with pneumonia. The not have fire safety clearance. tenders were rushed, officials worked in the units but most "internal system" trouble. report within seven days. Armed with data on imple- dents, capital city works, doctors preferred that I extend Those awakened by the fire, said. of the labourers were migrants. Prime Minister Narendra North Delhi Mayor Avtar mentation of various schemes, Speaker's comments on the my stay in hospital and go home suspected by officials to have Nearly 150 firefighters The narrow lanes of Anaj Modi described the fire inci- Singh said he has asked the the YSRCP government is Leader of the Opposition, when completely healthy. Today, been triggered by a short-cir- worked to pull out 63 people Mandi area made rescue oper- dent as "extremely horrific" and municipal commissioner to gearing up to counter the Polavaram project and other I am back home with the cuit due to "internal system" from the building. While 43 ations difficult for firefighters, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind form a team which will visit the TDP onslaught on various issues are expected to domi- blessings of Mai and Baba I have trouble, had to struggle to labourers died, many others who had to cut window-grills Kejriwal said it was "very, very site and probe the exact cause issues like capital city works nate discussions during the my deepest gratitude to all my escape as the exit routes were were injured including two to get access to the building. A tragic". of the fire. and others. The session will Assembly session. well wishers all over. Your partially blocked and several fire department personnel, they preliminary probe suggested Modi and Kejriwal also Continued on Page 3 begin with a discussion on Continued on Page 3 prayers and good wishes have worked and I humbly bow down to each one of you," Mangeshkar wrote on the microblogging site. Centre wants IN SYNC The veteran singer also Minor girl raped by expressed gratitude to the team rape case of doctors who treated her. "My doctors at Breach Candy have been my guardian angels and I two youth in Andhra probes to be stand in eternal gratitude to each one of them. The nursing staff PNS n TIRUPATI expedited has been exceptional. Your endless love and blessings are Amid the nation-wide rage PNS n PATNA precious," she added. over rapes and growing clam- our for harshest punishment Union minister Ravi to the guilty, an incident of Shankar Prasad on Sunday DISMEMBERED BODY rape of a minor girl by two said he would write to chief youth near this temple town ministers and high court OF WOMAN FOUND IN came to light on Sunday. chief justices of all the states SUITCASE IN KALYAN Chittoor district police to complete investigation arrested both the accused into cases of rape and those THANE: The dismembered body who sexually assaulted the 16- The incident occurred registered under the POCSO of a woman was found in a year-old girl on the pretext of Act in two months. suitcase on Sunday in Kalyan in giving lift to her on their three days ago but Trial of such cases should Maharashtra's Thane district, motorbike. the police did not act also be completed within six police said. MFC police in the According to police, swiftly on the victim's months, the Union law and district was informed about the gave lift to the girl justice minister said. suitcase by an when she was waiting to complaint. The cops "I am going to write letters autorickshaw board a bus from Tirupati to finally arrested the to all the chief ministers urg- driver who said a Tiruchanur. duo on Sunday ing them to complete the man, who wanted On way to the girl's desti- investigation within two to hail his vehicle nation, Venkatesh stopped months in rape and POCSO at around 5:30am, the bike at a deserted place increasing number of rape cases," Prasad told reporters. dropped it and fled and told her that the petrol cases and the debate for Incidents of rape and when questioned about had exhausted. He then called awarding harshest punish- crimes against women are a foul smell coming from it, said his friend Rajmohan Naik to ment to the guilty. unfortunate and highly con- Participants present an impromptu dance during the Pinkathon at RK Beach in on Sunday. Hundreds of women participated in the event. Inspector Prakash Londhe. "The come with a bottle of petrol. A woman veterinarian was demnable, Prasad said. part below the hip was stuffed When Naik came, the two gang-raped and murdered on "I will also write to the inside three plastic bags and then placed in the suitcase. The friends caught hold of the vic- the outskirts of Hyderabad on chief justices of all the high torso and head are missing. Out tim and raped her. November 27. All four courts to dispose of expedi- The incident occurred three accused were gunned down tiously all cases relating to Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in LS today efforts are on to identify the woman and arrest those days ago but the police did not by police in an alleged rape and POCSO pending in PNS n NEW DELHI responsible for her death," he act swiftly on the victim's exchange of fire near the Fast Track Courts," he refugees from Pakistan, the day, it will be taken up for opposing the Bill, saying it will told PTI complaint. Shadnagar town on December said. Bangladesh and Afghanistan discussion and passage, nullify the provisions of the The accused were arrested 6. Prasad's comment came Union Home Minister Amit escaping religious persecution according to the Lok Sabha's Assam Accord of 1985, which on Sunday and will be pro- Following the incident, in the backdrop of nation- Shah on Monday will intro- there. List of Business for Monday. fixed March 24, 1971, as the duced before a magistrate on families of the victims in sev- wide outrage over the duce in the Lok Sabha the In the afternoon, the home The Bill has triggered wide- cut-off date for deportation of TODAY Monday. eral parts of the country alleged rape and murder Citizenship (Amendment) Bill minister will introduce the spread protests in northeastern all illegal immigrants irrespec- The incident occurred amid demanded similar 'punish- cases at Hyderabad and that seeks to grant Indian cit- Bill to amend the six-decade- states with a large section of tive of religion. ALMANAC the national outrage over ment' to the guilty. Unnao. izenship to non-Muslim old Citizenship Act and later in people and organisations Continued on Page 3 Month & Paksham: Margashirsha & Shukla Paksha Tithi : Dwadashi: 09:53 am Nakshatram: Bharini: 05:01 am (Next Day) Couples living-in is no crime, says HC Stabilisation Fund helps state Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start PNS n The judge said it was premises in Coimbatore. any important work) A search was conducted on Rahukalam: 08:00 am – 09:23 am Observing that a live-in rela- not in dispute that the the premises by a team from supply onions at affordable rates Yamagandam: 10:45 am – 12:08 pm tionship of two adults is not petitioner had not the office of the tehsildar and deemed to be an offence, the been put on notice local police on June 25. The PNS n VIJAYAWADA The Chief Minister has ins- Varjyam: 01:43 pm – 03:25 pm Madras High Court has said team found liquor bottles in tructed the officials to main- Gulika: 01:30 pm - 02:53 pm terming the occupation of a prior to the sealing of one of the rooms occupied by Despite spiraling prices, onions tain a strict vigil against board- Good Time: (to start any hotel room by such unmarried the premises and no the guests and in one room two are being sold at Rs 25 per kg ers and the price of Rs 25 sho- important work) couples will not attract a crim- explanation was adults who were not married at the Rythu Bazaars with Ch- uld be maintained at all times. inal offence. were staying. ief Minister YS Jaganhohan The first bout of scarcity hit Amritakalam: 11:55 pm – 01:37 am "Apparently, there are no called for The premises came to be Reddy closely monitoring the the market on September 27 Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:46 am – 12:30 pm laws or regulations forbearing sealed by the team without any situation and ensuring avail- The government has so far and the government quickly unmarried persons of the of alleged immoral activities extreme step of sealing the written order against which the ability of stocks at subsidised purchased 35,000 quintals of bought onions at Rs 29 and VIJAYAWADA opposite sex to occupy hotel and found an unmarried cou- premises on the ground that an present petition was filed. rates, according to a release by onion worth Rs 25 crore and sold them through Rythu WEATHER rooms as guests," Justice M S ple and some liquor bottles in unmarried couple was occupy- The petitioner contended the government. has been consistently mainta- Bazaars at Rs 25 till October 2. Ramesh said in a recent order. a room there in June this year. ing the premises is totally ille- that there was no justification While the onion prices have ining the price at Rs 25 per kg. The next bout of scarcity hit Forecast: Mostly Cloudy Temp: 31/21 He made the observations While live-in-relationship gal in the absence of any law on the part of the authorities in skyrocketed across the country, The state has procured on November 14 and since th- Humidity: 66% while directing authorities to of two adults was not deemed prohibiting the same, he said. not giving them an opportuni- the AP state government is able onions from Sholapur, Alwar, en onions were bought from Sunrise: 06.34 de-seal a hire service apart- to be a crime, the occupation According to the petitioner, ty to put forth their objections. to supply the spicy vegetable at Kurnool and Tadepalligudem multiple places with the cost Sunset: 05.41 ment in Coimbatore, which of hotel room by an unmarried the "My preferred Transform- Sealing of the premises with- Rs 25 per kg by subsidising the at prices varying from Rs 40 to varying from Rs 40 to Rs 120. was closed after a police and couple would not attract an ation and Hospitality Pvt. Ltd." out any order was a violation commodity and providing the Rs 120 and selling at Rs 25 ever On December 5, onions were Current Weather Conditions Updated December 08, 2019 5:00 PM revenue team conducted a offence, the Judge said. in Haryana, it was running of the principles of natural jus- cushion through Market Stab- since the scarcity of onions has procured at Rs 120 but were search following complaints While that being so, the Hire Service apartment at the tice. ilisation Fund. begun to be felt. sold at Rs 25 per kg. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019 vijayawada 02 CAPSULE Parks to come up in all Medicinal plant extracts Minor fire breaks out at potu in Tirumala may hold cancer cure VIJAYAWADA: A minor fire broke PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM out inside the boondi potu at Tirumala, but there was no zones in Visakhapatnam A research scholar of Andhra property loss, said Srivari temple University claims that plant Deputy Executive Officer PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM n Most of the open extracts can be used to treat Harindranath. Elucidating the certain cancers, diabetes and incident he said the ghee tin spaces in Vizag would Parks and swimming pools be turned into parks. other diseases. slipped out of the hand of a Potu would come up in all zones She worked under the guid- worker, while he was pouring This would not only help under the Greater to improving the lung ance of Prof Y Venkateswara ghee into the boondi fryer. The Visakhapatnam Municipal Rao and Prof D Sandhya fire was put off by the fire Corporation limits. Two space of the city but Deepika. Sirisha was awarded services staff with assistance of indoor stadiums will also be also prevent land with Doctorate degree from other technical workers. There constructed in Zone-III and encroachment, said the Botany department of has been no injury to any one Zone-IV. GVMC Commissioner Andhra University for her the- and no loss of property, the The Greater Visakhapatnam Srijana sis on 'Preliminary phyto- deputy executive officer Municipal Corporation n chemical studies on four med- reiterated. However, as a result of (GVMC) will develop colony The civic body proposed icinal plants to evaluate the the incident the entire Potu were n Sirisha was awarded n The extracts of plants parks with the contribution the development of potential of their crude extracts cleaned up and the production of from Residential Welfare these parks in order to for anti-oxidant, anti-micro- with Doctorate degree belonging to family of boondi commenced after a Associations (RWAs). "The providing each zone bial, hepato-protective, anti- from the Botany loranthaceae and break,he added. administrative sanction has with a leisure space. hyper glycemic and anti-can- department of Andhra lauraceae have decreased SRIVANI Trust evokes already been given by the zone with a leisure space. Transformation (Amrut) Residential Welfare cer properties'. University for her thesis the high sugar levels to good response GVMC Commissioner and Residential Welfare scheme. Associations would have She said, "Among the four on 'Preliminary phyto- normal levels in rats District Collector for the same. Associations would have to The civic body spent nearly Rs to maintain the park medicinal plants, two medic- chemical studies on four n VIJAYAWADA: The newly The estimated cost for the maintain the park once the 2.5 crore on Lumbini Park, one inal plants have shown good According to the Centre once the development medicinal plants' launched innovative trust, Sri park projects is Rs 7 crore, said development works are over. of the sea-facing parks in the city. activity on diabetes and liver for Cellular and Molecular Venkateswara Alaya Nirmana GVMC Commissioner G Meanwhile, the GVMC has Over the years, the park had works are over cancer. The extracts of plants n She said, "Among the Biology (CCMB) scientist (SRIVANI) by TTD has been Srijana. completed the renovation turned into a no-visitor's zone. belonging to family of loran- four medicinal plants, Dr B Kiran Kumar, the receiving overwhelming response Most of the open spaces works for Lumbini Park on the The Chief Minister would inau- ernment. thaceae and lauraceae have two medicinal plants compounds present in from devotees. On Sunday, 346 would be turned into parks. Beach Road and Ravula gurate the two parks. Chief Minister YS decreased the high sugar lev- have shown good these plant extracts might devotees had darshan of Lord This would not only help us to Cheruvu Park in Gajuwaka. On the other hand, with an Jaganmohan Reddy will lay the els to normal levels in rats. activity on diabetes and be responsible for their Venkateswara through SRIVANI improving the lung space of the The GVMC had taken up estimated cost of Rs 11.9 crore foundation stone for both the These extracts also showed liver cancer medicinal properties Trust taking the figure as highest city but also prevent land these two park works in asso- swimming pools will be con- park and swimming pool pro- best activity in inhibiting the so far since its inception after encroachment, said the GVMC ciation with the Andhra structed in all zones by the jects on December 13. He will growth in liver cancer cell being linked to protocol darshan Commissioner. Pradesh Greening and Sports Authority of Andhra also lay the foundation stone for lines." improvise the work. approach pharma companies," from October 21 onwards and The civic body proposed Beautification Corporation Pradesh (SAAP). However, the the indoor stadiums at Zone-III According to the Centre for She informed that research she said. opening up online quota from the development of these parks under the Atal Mission for administrative sanction is yet and Zone-IV. The SAAP will Cellular and Molecular Biology work related to cancer cure was Indian pre-clinical testing November 4 onwards. in order to providing each Rejuvenation and Urban to be obtained from the gov- fund for the project. (CCMB) scientist Dr B Kiran done at the CCMB and the has almost halted when com- Kumar, the compounds pre- study on diabetes work was pared to other countries due to sent in these plant extracts carried out at Andhra concerns raised by the activists might be responsible for their University pharmacology of People for the Ethical medicinal properties. Dr K department. "A foreign adjudi- Treatment of Animals (PETA). Yellow metal softens a bit Man held with fake Eswar Kumar and Prof B cator also appreciated my City-based medical specialist Ganga Rao from Andhra research. Still, a lot of research Dr Kutikuppala Surya Rao PNS n HYDERABAD University department of phar- is pending to get the medicine appealed to the government to railways privilege pass maceutical sciences suggested into the market. After finish- allow a few animals at least for The recent announcement by to the research scholar to ing the entire project, I will experimentation. China that it has decided to PNS n VIJAYAWADA ond AC coaches, they found the waive import tariff on specified passenger travelling on a priv- goods imported from the US has A team of Central Ticket ilege pass from Visakhapatnam Wreath laying kindled hopes that the ongoing Checking Squad, Railway Board to Bhopal with his wife, son and trade war between these two nabbed a passenger travelling, daughter in A4 compartment ceremony marks giants would end amicably. along with his family with a fake whose reservation was made in Submarine Day Following this, the yellow first class privilege pass, bought A2 compartment. Upon scruti- metal softened a bit; so also the by a tout at Visakhapatnam. nising the minute details of the VISAKHAPATNAM: On the white. The future trend in gold Led by Paruchuri Sandeep, pass like validity, issuing author- occasion of the 52nd Submarine price would obviously depend on Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector ity and on subsequent question- Day, a wreath laying ceremony the outcome of trade talks and ST Kumar Guru Deputy ing of the passenger, it was was conducted at the Submarine between the US and China. Chief Ticket Inspector, the rail- found that he is not a railway Cenotaph, INS Virbahu, on Consequently, New York gold way officials conducted a check employee, but a lawyer travelling Sunday. Vice-Admiral Kalidoss declined by about 7 dollars and in Train No. 22415 VSKP- as a Chief Ticket Inspector Srinivas, NM, VSM, Project closed at US dollars 1,459.51. The yellow metal softened a bit; so also NDLS AP Express between (CTI) of Mumbai, Central Director Ship Building Centre, laid Silver followed suit and closed at Vijayawada and sta- Railway on a fake first class priv- a wreath at the Cenotaph to 16.56 dollars or 0.43 dollars the white. The future trend in gold price tions. While inspecting the sec- ilege pass. honour the submariners. lower than the previous week. would obviously depend on the outcome Other economic parameters of trade talks between the US and China remained moderately strong. British Pound closed at Rs.93.68, Vizag goes Pink on Sunday marathon while Euro closed at Rs.78.85, an appreciation of about 3.50 36,320-36,420 (per 10 gms). India to showcase Australian Dollar stood at dollars and closed at 64.27 dol- Silver (0.999) declined by Rs.800 PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM Wellness Centre and Rs.48.77, while UAE lars (per barrel). Crude oil and closed at Rs.43,500 (per kg). DDZ Studio were fitness Dirham and Canadian closed at Rs.3, 979 (per barrel), Around 3,000 women partner and Zumba part- Dollar closed at Rs. 19.41 while Copper stood at COMMODITIES participated in the fifth ner respectively. achievements at UN and Rs. 53.79 respec- Rs.438.10 (per kg). The sentiments in the princi- edition of 'Vizag Going The 10-km run was tively. Similarly, At home, the pre- pal wholesale commodity mar- Pink' run, popularly flagged off by HPCL Omani Riyal, Saudi cious metals kets in the twin cities, mainly at known as 'Pinkathon' at Visakh Refinery execu- Arabian Riyal remained divergent. Osman gunj, Risala Abdullah, the Beach Road on tive director S Raja at 6 climate summit closed at Rs. Gold MCX and Kishan gunj, Maharaj gunj, Sunday. am opposite Vishwapriya VISHAL GULATI 185.16 and Rs. Silver MCX Mehboob gunj, Mir Alam With a slogan 'Fit Function Hall near the n MADRID In the facilitative 19.01, while closed at Mandi, Begum Bazar, women for fit families', RK Beach. sharing of views, Kuwaiti Rs.37,699 (per Dilsukhnagar, Saroornagar, the event is aimed at cre- Commissioner of Police India will highlight its Dinar and WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW kg) and Rs. Kukatpally, General Bazar, ating awareness on breast RK Meena flagged off 5- achievements in climate India, along with five France 43545 respec- Bowenpally and Monda Market, cancer and empowering km run by 6.30 am and action during the ongoing developing countries Franc were offered for Rs. 234.84 tively. Platinum and palladium swung from moderate to strong. women through fitness GVMC Commissioner UN Climate Change and Rs. 71.94 respectively. moved up and closed at While chilli and mustard initiatives. G Srijana flagged off 3- Conference (COP25) negoti- Chile, Ghana, After the RBI's announcement Rs.28,490 (per 10 gms) and Rs. remained steady, turmeric Sports Arena organ- km run at 6.45 am. ations in the Spanish capital of economic outlook, share mar- 43,080. In Hyderabad, standard recorded a marginal decline. ised the run in associa- Sravani Sandhya won on Monday. This comes as Malaysia, and Saudi ket reacted negatively. Sensex gold (24 carats) appreciated by Groundnut oil and soya bean oil tion with United Sisters diamond necklace worth part of the processes set up in Arabia, will present and Nifty 50 closed at the lower Rs. 140 and closed at Rs.38,240 appreciated by Rs.20 and Rs.15 Foundation. HCG Rs 1 lakh from Tanishq 2010 to enhance transparen- levels of 40,445.15 and 11,921.50 (per 10 gms). Ornamental gold (per tin of 15 kg). Staple food Cancer Hospital was Jewellery. The winners in cy in addressing climate updates on climate points respectively. NY Met too, moved in tandem and was grains and pulses remained awareness partner for the other category were also A woman takes part in 'Pinkathon', along with her kid, change. actions and what is closed at 59.07. Brent recorded quoted in the range of Rs. unchanged so also spices. event, while Studio M given prizes. in Visakhapatnam on Sunday The so-called multilateral assessment for developed needed to strengthen countries and facilitative shar- their capacities ing of views (FSV) for devel- oping countries provide mul- Encounter deaths of Disha rape accused: Where do we go from here? tilateral fora for countries to Chile is the first, and until showcase their achievements now the only country to par- HC UPADHYAY ry worth its salt. It is one thing Banumathi, Justice A.S. Gopanna all districts of Telangana. in climate action and engage ticipate in the facilitative shar- n HYDERABAD to have massive public support Following the Nirbhaya case, the Justice and Justice Hrishikesh Roy, has This facility would obviate in a constructive exchange of ing of views for the third time, for the 'encounters' which are JS Verma Committee was appointed to observed that at the stage of the courts to access the data from views. which underscores the coun- The Friday morning breaking done ultra vires by the police and suggest stringent legal provisions in the framing charges u/s. 228 of the other stakeholders of ICJS Both the multilateral assess- try's efforts to strengthen cli- news of the 'encounter' deaths of it is altogether a different thing criminal law. It must be said to the credit Cr.PC, the court is not required project and the transmission ment and facilitative sharing mate transparency. the four persons accused of to have an environment of scien- to hold an elaborate enquiry; only will be done electronically to of views processes serve as At the multilateral assess- gang-rape and murder of veteri- tific investigation, efficient pros- of late Justice Verma that he had prima facie case is to be seen. bring about more transparency foundations of the enhanced ment, 10 developed countries nary doctor Disha brought not ecution, and unbiased verdict in completed the task in record time and The bench, while considering and reduction of data entry at transparency framework - Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, only relief, but also cheers on the accordance with the law and pro- parliament too, accepted his the appeal (Bhawana Bai V. multiple places. under the 2015 Paris Climate Cyprus, Greece, Kazakhstan, faces of denizens of the country. cedures laid down by parliament recommendations and incorporated Ghanshyam) filed by the com- Lawyers' day and constitution Change Agreement, which Luxembourg, New Zealand, Since the horrific incident and courts. Therefore, there is Section 354 in the IPC subsequently plainant observed: "At the time day celebrated represents an important com- Portugal and Switzerland-will had caused country-wide nothing wrong in the National of framing the charges only ponent of increasing ambition present their actions to meet anguish and stirred up debate on Human Rights Commission tak- accepted his recommendations control over all the factors hav- prima facie case is to be seen: The country's premier body of to tackle climate change by their 2020 climate targets. the issue of rape-murder, the ing suo motu cognizance of the and incorporated Section 354 in ing dangerous impact on the whether case is beyond reason- the legal fraternity, the Bar building trust and confidence Countries under the multi- news of 'encounter' was on the 'encounter' deaths. the IPC subsequently. But, minds of the people, especial- able doubt, is not to be seen at this Association of India, celebrated that countries are taking lateral assessment will be shar- lines of populist wish. Besides, it Every time such a gruesome alas! The incidents of rape ly the juveniles. Still, we can stage." In the result, the apex the 150th birth anniversary of actions. ing their achievements, inno- happened at a time when the offence comes to light, it gener- and murder have not come do our precious little in court set aside the order of the Mahatma Gandhi synchronising In the facilitative sharing of vative climate actions and country had just then witnessed ates a lot of public commotion down even after this. inculcating and promoting high court, which had quashed with its Diamond Jubilee and the views, India, along with five experiences in meeting the similar incidents elsewhere in a and condemnation, but after a Therefore, it becomes joint family values, the case against the accused, by birth anniversary of India's first developing countries Chile, 2020 climate targets. sequential manner. Further, the few days of the incident, it is for- necessary to look for- vices-free soci- observing that while framing President Dr. Rajendra Prasad as Ghana, Malaysia, and Saudi Among those achievements on-going parliament session also gotten and all right- thinking ward and take a ety by imposing charges the court should apply the Lawyers' of India Day on Arabia, will present updates is New Zealand's recently came in handy for elected repre- people also do not wish to pon- holistic view of the strict restric- the judicial mind and give rea- December 3. on climate actions and what is passed "zero carbon" law that sentatives of the people. For der different aspects of the crime matter. Then only we tions on the use of alco- sons in concise manner for fram- Addressing the august gather- needed to strengthen their aims at making the country once, they unanimously con- until another crime of similar would be able to hol, tobacco and narcot- ing charges and that the trial ing, Justice S. Ravindra Bhat of capacities. almost carbon neutral by demned the brutal gang-rape and enormity or more occurs. This is strike at the root of ic drugs. Similarly, films, court had failed to apply its the Supreme Court of India Climate negotiators say an 2050. murder and also demanded what happened exactly in the problem. Many factors LEGAL television serials, and mind while framing charges. expressed his optimism about the increasing number of devel- The multilateral assessment stringent laws to deal with such cases like Geeta Chopra and are responsible for the social media also will have bright future of country's judicia- oping countries, including the process also allows all 197 situations in future. Nirbhaya. ultimate culmination ROUNDUP to address this problem of TS-HC launches E-Services ry. "Without the co-operation of least developed countries and Parties to the UN Framework However, it would be wrong to Following the Nirbhaya case, into crime against gigantic measure to curb bar, the bench cannot deliver small island developing states, Convention on Climate put the seal of approval on the Justice JS Verma Committee women such as dwindling the the increase in influence of such The High Court of Telangana good judgements," he added. have been stepping up their Change (UNFCCC) to ask 'encounter' deaths of any crimi- was appointed to suggest strin- joint family system; excessive devastating factors. became the first High Court in Another Judge of the Supreme efforts to strengthen climate questions to clarify a country's nal when the authorities refrain gent legal provisions in the crim- nudity and sex in films, TV seri- the country to have launched Court, Justice Indira Banerjee transparency by providing emission reduction actions from following the due process inal law. It must be said to the als and advertisements and For framing charges no need 'Inter-Operable Criminal Justice exhorted lawyers to render their updated information every and greenhouse gas trends of law. For, it could be against the credit of late Justice Verma that increasing openness of society to go into detailed version: sc System' (ICJS) and 'National services for the uplift of the two years and participating in and projections, based on the very principle of the Rule of Law, he had completed the task in due to the internet revolution in A bench of the Supreme Court Service and Tracking of women and under-privileged the international process to national reports and their which is the basis of any judicia- record time and parliament too, the world. True, we do not have of India, comprising Justice R Electronic Processes' (NSTEP) in classes. have them analysed. review reports.

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alls for the girl child to take up were very active. However, the self-defence training have RTC employees rejoined their Cincreased post-Shadnagar SCHOOLS PUSH FOR MARTIAL ARTS duties after Chief Minister K. episode; some parents have started Chandrasekhar Rao's statement. In taking steps to meet the challenges many depots, RTC employees per- thrown by the society at them. The Minister guides new generations to continue with family ties. breathe easy. It appears that fol- into the headlines again. The formed 'Palabhishekam' (milk- education department in the undivid- The other day, medical and REPORTERS’ lowing the encounter at families of victims in the Hajipur bath) to the portrait of KCR. ed Warangal district took up a unique health minister Eatala Rajender KTR compares Malla Reddy to Chatanapalli, the law enforce- episode have started demanding About 500 employees participated task of offering martial arts coaching delivered a comprehensive speech ment agencies are eligible for instant justice too. The demand in the lunch meeting with the facility for girl students and about 113 during a programme in At the 5-years of TS-iPass cele- D ARY "Baarah Khoon Maaf". The high- to eliminate Srinivas Reddy, the Chief Minister. RTC employees schools have been identified for Karimnagar town, calling upon the brations, Minister Malla Reddy, way patrol's lapse is a glaring accused in the three rapes and competed with each other to take offering the coaching. The depart- young generation to take the guid- during his speech said that he lapse and is directly connected to murder cases, have resurfaced selfies with the CM, forgetting the ment, according to sources has cho- ance of their elders a la the previ- worked very hard in life. From the Disha rape-murder case, but and many have started targeting fact that over 30 fellow employees sen a three month training pattern for ous generations. His observation being a milk vendor to running is now completely forgotten. his family in Hajipur village. died during the strike. Seeing the girl child for offering orientation touched upon a serious subject educational institutions, he asked Secretary Jayesh Ranjan. He said Almost every person who had Since the issue is still alive and these developments, most of the cum training classes in karate, kung when he mentioned some children industrialists to take him as a role that while "people speak about AR, vociferously criticised the cops the families of three victims are Congress leaders who supported fu and judo in their respective areas who leave their parents in old age model. His speech left the audience, VR (augmented reality and virtu- after the incident is now silent. still grieving for their daughters, the RTC employees, stated that it and the trainees were selected with homes and enjoy a holiday abroad. including the dignitaries on the al reality), I have JR (Jayesh The toll plaza operators are also the demand is quite relevant. was not easy to defeat the Chief remuneration. The training process The minister's thought provoking dais, amused. Soon after, KTR Ranjan)". KTR has always have breathing a sigh of relief after the Minister with mere strategies as the is likely to commence soon. Warangal speech was meant to inspire the rose to speak and said that speak- praised Jayesh Ranjan for bringing encounter, with the focus shift- Cong leaders in a feeling that they latter is turning every adversity into urban and Mahbubabad districts, younger generations not to rely on ing after Malla Reddy was like bat- in investments. At every event, ing away from them. Also, the were being deceived an opportunity. with 32 schools each are offering such the advanced technologies and ting after Virat Kohli had complet- Ranjan's speech is followed by police failing to attend to the calls Opposition leaders, particular- training. Jangaon district occupied is mobile phones. "The family setup ed his innings. KTR's who acknowledges the for- on Dial 100 has also faded from ly Congress leaders, are feeling that (Contributed by at third place with 24 schools that is gradually facing a threat due to mer's contribution in unique ways. public memory. they have been deceived by RTC P V Kondal Rao, would provide martial arts training. these excessive technological util- If you have AR, VR, KTR says he employees. While all Congress Naveena Ghanate, Warangal rural district would offer isation and the unique family setup has JR LOOPHOLES WIPED OUT HAJIPUR back IN THE leaders lent solidarity to the RTC Ramakrishna Perala, training in 13 schools, Bhupalpalli in is compelled to suffer," he remarked At a recent inaugural of Intel Fulfilment of one major pub- HEADLINES employees during their 52-day Avinash Deepak Puli, seven and Mulugu in five. and advised the young generation centre, KTR didn't hold back when lic demand has masked several The encounter at Chattanpalli long strike, some confined them- Bakka Tennyson and to shun technology if they desired it came to praising Principal lapses and allowed the police to of Shadnagar has brought Hajipur selves to statements while others Kolishetty Venkateshwarlu )

Balineni's close aide dumps Devineni lambasts YSRCP for TDP RTC looks to diversify PNS n VIJAYAWADA govt for bus fare hike Power Minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy's close aide PNS n VIJAYAWADA and key YSRCP functionary into courier services Left parties call in Prakasam district, Former minister Devineni Muddana Tirupati Naidu, on PNS n AMARAVATI Umamaheswara Rao came for State-wide Sunday handed over his res- down heavily on the government ignation letter to the minister. Encouraged by RTC's parcel for increasing the APSRTC bus Tirupati Naidu's decision is door services, the fares. Addressing a press confer- protests on the fallout of certain develop- Vijayawada region of the ence here on Sunday, he said the ments in the district leading APSRTC plans to take advan- government had imposed a bur- December 11 to appointment of another tage of its fleet of buses travel- den of Rs 700 crore on the peo- eft parties have given person as DCMS chairman. ling to remote places and ple. He alleged that fares were a call to stage protests Apparently upset with the branch out into courier ser- hiked only because of the inex- Lacross the State on party's decision, he decided to vices delivering covers. perience of Chief Minister YS December 11 to resent the quit the party. The DCMS RTC officials have been Jaganmohan Reddy and warned Former excise minister Kollu bus fare hike and spiralling chairman post was given to delivering bulk parcels to cus- that people would teach a lesson Ravindra said after the bus fare prices of essential com- Ravi Ramanadham Babu of tomers' doors. The AP State to the government. hike the government would modities. Parchuru in Prakasam district. AIDS Control Society, Umamaheswara Rao said the increase power tariff. The gov- In a press release issued Ramanadham had earlier Medplus and Apollo (medi- government had imposed ernment has been subjecting the here on Sunday, the CPI, worked as in-charge of cines) and Bridgestone (tyres) Sections 144 in Amaravati and common man to a lot of incon- CPM, CPI(ML) New Parchuru Assembly con- are some of the regular cus- n RTC officials have been n The RTC collects Rs 20 to region office here will be allotted Section 30 across the State and venience. Long queues for Democracy, CPI(ML) stituency. After Daggubati tomers of the RTC. The delivering bulk parcels to deliver a parcel weighing 50 a number at the parcel office. wondered why such a decision onions at the Rythu Bazaars are (Liberation), MCCI, Venkateswara Rao was nom- Corporation also transports customers' doors. The kg and collects a fee of Rs They will be placed in designat- was taken. He said bus fares were an example of this, he said. SUCI(C), Forward Bloc inated as party in-charge, he textbooks for the state educa- ed racks and their images will be not hiked during the TDP gov- Ravindra said the APSRTC and Revolutionary Socialist joined the TDP. After YSRCP tion department. AP State AIDS Control 300 for a parcel weighing a uploaded into computer. When ernment. Now, the entire State is should have been merged with Party leaders said on came to power, he returned to A van and two auto-rick- Society, Medplus and quintal. The service has customer reaches the parcel witnessing inflationary trend the government without placing account of economic slow- the party fold. The Daggubati shaws have been specially ear- Apollo (medicines) and been available in office, the personnel trace the with the prices of essential com- any additional burden on the down, daily wage labourers family opposed the return of marked in the region to deliv- Bridgestone (tyres) are Vijayawada, Machilipatnam parcel by scanning it and hand modities and vegetables sky- common man. The YSRCP gov- are facing innumerable Ramanadham Babu into the er the parcels at the doorstep some of the regular and Gudivada since July. it over to him. The online par- rocketing. Onion prices are ernment is on a looting spree, he problems due to escala- party. of the customer. If the parcels customers of the RTC. Good quality of service, less cel tracking mechanism is also bringing tears to the eyes of the said and warned that the TDP tion of prices Tirupati Naidu alleged are heavy, depot goods trans- The Corporation also fare and punctuality are being implemented for the infor- common man, he observed. would launch an agitation Though the government that YSRCP was honouring port vehicles will also be transports textbooks for attracting more and more mation of the customer. " betting and looting against the bus fare hike. is claiming to have been people who were working pressed into service. the state education customers to the RTC's RTC regional manager by the sand and liquor mafia Former TDP MLA Bode making onions available at against the party. Now, with The RTC collects Rs 20 to department parcel services. Nagendra Prasad said that the have become the order of the day Prasad alleged that the ministers Rs 25 a kg at Rythu Bazaars, the YSRCP giving his rival deliver a parcel weighing 50 kg RTC will implement courier now," he said. The senior TDP and legislators in the present gov- the problem is still persist- the DCMS chairman post, and collects a fee of Rs 300 for door delivery services because of leader alleged that the YSRCP ernment are looting the State. ing. They appealed to the Tirupati Naidu has parted a parcel weighing a quintal. and more customers to the with other courier services in the parcel services are highly leaders were bringing liquor The people are very angry with government to withdraw ways with the YSRCP. The service has been available RTC's parcel services. the field. The region earned Rs appreciated. The RTC buses from other States and running the government and would agi- the hike in APSRTC bus Tirupati Naidu said he in Vijayawada, Machilipatnam RTC has a parcel service but 12 crore last year through the even travel to every nook and over one lakh belt shops in the tate against it, he said and charges keeping the plight would decide his future and Gudivada since July. Good not courier service. Therefore, parcel services and targeted to corner of the state, the service will State. He said SPs were not demanded that the government of the common man in course of action after discus- quality of service, less fare and it has plans to diversity into the earn Rs 15 crore this year. become more popular, he said, being allowed to work for more purchase the paddy available in mind. sions with his followers. punctuality are attracting more courier services to compete The parcels received at the exuding confidence. than six months in the State. the villages. Citizenship (Amendment) MLA distributes Rs 70 cr to DWCRA women Ganga Raju set to PNS n AMARAVATI taken from banks," he told the women. Mangalagiri MLA Alla He sought the cooperation of Bill in Lok Sabha today Ramakrishna Reddy on Sunday women for the success of the join YSRCP today distributed cheques worth Rs Jaganmohan Reddy government. 70.10 crore to 2,363 DWCRA Ramakrishna Reddy called PNS n VIJAYAWADA Narsapur LS seat in 2014. Continued from Page1 groups at a meeting attended by upon the local leaders to visit the He is not only an industrial- more than 7,000 women in the colonies to know the problems In a big shock to the BJP, former ist but also a well-known crick- The influential North East constituency on Sunday. being faced by the common man Narsapur MP Gokaraju Ganga et administrator. He had served Students' Organisation (NESO) Speaking on the occasion, he and bring them to the notice of Raju is all set to join the ruling the Andhra Cricket Association calling an 11-hour bandh on said the State government was the government so that it can YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) (ACA) as its general secretary. December 10 in the region. focusing on rural development. the schemes to economically address them properly. The on Monday. According to He is also known for his philan- Members of Hindu, Sikh, The government has initiated empower themselves. "You YSRCP leader disclosed that sources, Ganga Raju will don the thropic activities. Ganga Raju's Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and several schemes for the welfare should contribute to the devel- the State government was plan- YSRCP colours, along with his entry into YSRCP will certain- Christian communities, who of women, the MLA said, opment of small scale industries ning to launch more schemes for elder son Rangaraju and two ly be a big boost to the party in have come from Pakistan, exhorting women to make use of by setting up of units with loans the welfare of women. brothers. Ganga Raju won the West Godavari district. Bangladesh and Afghanistan, till December 31, 2014, facing reli- gious persecution there will not be treated as illegal immi- Cop jumps Assembly grants but given Indian citizen- Massive blaze sweeps through ship, according to the winter session Citizenship (Amendment) Bill into Krishna (CAB), 2019. years (six years in CAB 2016), areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Delhi building, leaves 43 dead from today To assuage feelings of tribals instead of 11 years earlier, it said. Mizoram or Tripura as includ- of the Northeast, where many The Bill also proposes to ed in the Sixth Schedule to the to save girl Continued from Page1 operating at the building. Superintendent, LNJP, said. Continued from Page1 feel that permanent settlement give immunity to such refugees Constitution and in the areas "I got a call from his friend Out of the 15 injured brought of illegal immigrants will disturb facing legal cases after being covered under The Inner Line, Police said they have regis- informing that he has been to LNJP, nine are under obser- Besides, the government's the region's demography, the found illegal migrants. notified under the Bengal tered a case against the proper- injured in the incident. I have no vation and others had partial decision to provide 50 per cent government has made provi- "On and from the date of Eastern Frontier Regulation, ty owner. clue which hospital he has been injuries, he said. reservation for women in sions under which the Bill will commencement of the 1873. Chaotic scenes were witnessed taken to," he said. Nine people were brought nominated posts and govern- not be applicable in the Inner Citizenship (Amendment) Act, The ILP regime is applicable at the site, clogged with An unidentified elderly man dead to Lady Hardinge hospital. ment works may come up for Line Permit (ILP) regime areas 2019, any proceeding pending in Arunachal Pradesh, bystanders and politicians arriv- whose three nephews worked at This was the worst fire acci- discussion in the Assembly and those tribal regions that are against a person under this Nagaland and Mizoram. ing in convoys. Firemen made the building said, "At least 12-15 dent in Delhi since the 1997 again. The TDP has already governed under the Sixth section in respect of illegal The Bill also proposes to their way through narrow lanes machines were installed in the Uphaar Cinema tragedy that chalked out its strategy to Schedule of the Constitution. migration or citizenship shall incorporate a sub-section (d) to to rescue those trapped inside the unit. I have no idea about the fac- claimed 59 lives. counter the government on its "In Citizenship Act, in stand abated on conferment of Section 7, providing for cancel- PNS n VIJAYAWADA blackened building and carried tory owner. My nephews As the news spread, a host of failures. It is likely to highlight Section 2 in sub-section (i), in citizenship to him. lation of Overseas Citizen of many unconscious labourers on Mohammed Imran and leaders expressed shock over the the and other clause (b) the following provi- "Provided that such person India (OCI) registration where Disregarding the risk, a police- their backs. Ikramuddin were inside the fac- loss of lives in the tragedy. Meanwhile, the Business so shall be inserted namely:- shall not be disqualified for the OCI card-holder has violat- man saved the life of a girl, who As the building lacked prop- tory. I don't know their where- "The fire in Delhi's Anaj Advisory Council (BAC) "provided that any person making application for citizen- ed any provision of the had jumped into the River er ventilation, most of the peo- abouts." Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road is meeting, supposed to be held belonging to Hindu, Sikh, ship under this section on the Citizenship Act or any other law Krishna on Sunday. According ple died due to asphyxia. Firoz Khan, 32, who worked extremely horrific. My thoughts on Sunday at 4.30 pm was Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or ground that the proceeding in force. to reports, Assistant Sub- Aditya Pratap Singh, deputy in a cap-manufacturing unit on are with those who lost their postponed to Monday. Christian community from pending against him and the However, the cancellation Inspector Manikyala Rao, who commander, NDRF said they the third floor, escaped unhurt. loved ones. Wishing the injured Elsewhere, Guntur Urban SP Afghanistan, Bangladesh or central government or author- order shall not be passed unless is attached to the Avanigadda detected carbon monoxide (CO) He said the fire started on the a quick recovery," the prime min- PHD Ramakrishna said that Pakistan, who entered into ity specified by it in this behalf the OCI card-holder has been police station, rushed to the in the building. "The entire third second floor. ister said in a tweet. security has been beefed up in India on or before the 31st day shall not reject his application given a reasonable opportuni- Puligadda-Penumudi Varadhi and fourth floor was engulfed "When I got up, I saw flames "Authorities are providing all Guntur Urban limits during of December 2014 and who has on that ground if he is otherwise ty to be heard. This amendment soon after a tip-off that a girl with smoke. The content of CO engulfing the room we were possible assistance at the site of the Assembly session in view been exempted by the central found qualified for grant of cit- was also proposed in the 2016. student doing an under-grad- was more." sleeping in. The door was around the tragedy," he said of the movement of VIPs in government by or under clause izenship under section," it said. The Bill was an election uate course attempted suicide He said when the team start- 6 meters from me and I alerted Kejriwal and his cabinet col- the area. (c) of sub-section (2) of section The Bill also states: "Provided promise of the BJP in the 2014 by jumping into the river from ed the operation, it found some other workers sleeping near me," leagues Imran Hussain and He said the police officials 3 of the passport (Entry into further that the person who and 2019 Lok Sabha polls. the bridge. He jumped into the windows sealed. he said. "Four-five of us rushed Satyendra Jain visited the site. should take precautions dur- India) Act, 1920 or from the makes the application for citi- The BJP-led NDA govern- river and rescued the girl. At the hospitals where the out through the door. Many Congress leaders Sonia ing protests, including dhar- application of the provisions of zenship under this section shall ment had introduced the Bill in Later, she was admitted to dead and injured were taken — sleeping away from the door got Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi con- nas. Ramakrishna called upon the Foreigners Act 1946 or any not be deprived of his rights and its previous tenure and got the the Avanigadda Area Hospital LNJP Hospital and Lady stuck. I don't know if they are doled the loss of lives. the officials to ensure that no rule or order made thereunder privileges to which he was enti- Lok Sabha's approval. But it did where she is said to be stable. Hardinge hospital, distraught alive." Union ministers Hardeep untoward incident takes place shall not be treated as illegal tled on the date of receipt of his not introduce it in the Rajya Local people and police per- relatives had a hard time finding Thirty-four people were Singh Puri, Anurag Thakur, BJP during the Assembly sessions. migrants for the purposes of this application on the ground of Sabha, apparently due to vehe- sonnel complimented their family members. brought dead to LNJP hospital MPs Manoj Tiwari and Vijay Police officials and person- Act," the Bill said. making such application". ment protests in the Northeast. Manikyala Rao for his brave Manoj, 23, a resident of and smoke inhalation was the Goel also visited the area. nel from sixth and 14th battal- Such refugees will be given According to the proposed That Bill lapsed following the act. DGP Gautam Sawang Begusarai in Bihar, said his primary cause of death. Some of Punjab Chief Minister ions of APSP have been Indian citizenship after they legislation, the amendment will dissolution of the last Lok appreciated ASI, who is at the brother Naveen, 18, worked in a the bodies were charred, Dr Amarinder Singh also condoled deployed for the bandobust have resided in India for five not be applicable to the tribal Sabha. fag-end of his service. handbag manufacturing unit Kishore Singh, Medical the loss of lives in the tragedy. duty. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019 nation 04 Universities hubs of ideas, but not ivory towers: Prez SHORT READS PNS n BHUBANESWAR President Ram Nath Kovind Naidu laments poor world on Sunday said that universi- ties are great hubs of ideas but not ivory towers, and should act as agents of social change. ranking of Indian varsities The academic community CPI(M) to move should be engaged in research PNS n PUNE in areas that create not only a amendments on CAB new knowledge base but also Vice President M Venkaiah seeking deletion of one that sustains human soci- Naidu on Sunday said it was ety, the President said. sad that no Indian university religion clause Kovind was addressing the figured among the top 300 in NEW DELHI: CPI(M) General valedictory ceremony of the this year's Time World Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Platinum Jubilee celebrations University Ranking, and Sunday said the party will of the Utkal University here. stressed on the need to move two amendments on the Institutions should spread improve quality of education We should consider setting up a similar mechanism Citizenship (Amendment) Bill Mahatma Gandhis core value of its existence, Kovind said, it in the country. when it will be introduced in of 'Ahimsa' in a world stung by "Education is the best tool of social empowerment. I is time to take stock of its Addressing students at the for the performance audit of professors. This may am not only a passionate advocate of this belief, but Parliament, as it is opposed to violence, intolerance and strife, achievements and the areas 16th convocation ceremony at complement the existing system, generally based on the legislation in its current Kovind said. stand before you as a proof of it too. Universities are where further improvements Symbiosis International the number of research papers or publications by the form. Addressing a press He also asked teachers and are possible. University here, Naidu said great hubs of ideas, but they are not ivory towers. They are teachers. After the quality of education, another issue of conference here, Yechury said students to be sensitive towards part of society and thus remain engaged with social change "I am confident that the there wasa need to strategise the party will move the need to empower the mar- university will remain com- to ensure Indian universities utmost importance is affordability of education amendments seeking deletion ginalised in the country, say- — RAM NATH KOVIND, President mitted to playing a significant can rank among the top 100 — M VENKAIAH NAIDU, Vice President of all those clauses which ing education is an effective role in higher education and and then in the top 50 in the specify religion as the basis of instrument for social empow- research, nationally and glob- world. giving citizenship. "We strongly erment. part of society and thus remain and varsities need to harness ally," he said. "We have to again make claimed the Union govern- vice president. oppose the Citizenship Environment, health and engaged with social change," this with Utkal University tak- The President also called India a vishwa guru. And for ment had taken proactive He said, in many foreign (Amendment) Bill which gives education should be taken up Kovind said. ing the lead in this regard. upon the Utkal University that to happen, we have to steps in this regard recently. universities, performance of citizenship on the basis of vigorously and institutions like Advocating the spread of "One can study a lot of alumni to consider creation of improve the quality of educa- He said, in order to create college faculty is evaluated by religion, that also to people Utkal University that are Mahatma Gandhis core value scriptures and still remain a an endowment fund to be tion in Indian universities. It world-class universities, there their peers and students. from three countries," Yechury endowed with multi-discipli- of 'Ahimsa' among people, fool. The real scholar is one used for development of infra- is sad to note no Indian uni- was a need to attract the best "We should consider setting said. He said that India is a nary faculty are better Kovind said, "In a time of vio- who puts his or her learning structure and establishment versity could find a place talent as teachers in Indian up a similar mechanism for the home equally for all religions equipped to undertake this lence, intolerance and strife, it into practice. So in your quest of centres of excellence. among the top 300 universi- universities. "To make teach- performance audit of profes- and that people of all religions task, the President said. is our duty to remind every- for knowledge, never forget to Odisha Governor Ganeshi ties in this year's Time World ing more attractive, faculty sors. This may complement the must get equal treatment. "Education is the best tool of one, especially the young, of put it into practice in the Lal, Chief Minister Naveen University Ranking. We need should be encouraged to existing system, generally social empowerment. I am not the core values that Gandhiji world around you, and Patnaik, Union Petroleum and to think about the factors undertake consultancy pro- based on the number of only a passionate advocate of lived for and died for." improve with your intellect," Steel Minister Dharmendra responsible for this," he said. jects and must be provided research papers or publications Maha: Minor girl found this belief, but stand before you The President said, the the President told the gather- Pradhan and state Higher He said there was urgent financial support for start-ups. by the teachers. After the qual- as a proof of it too. Universities world has started taking note ing. Education Minister Arun need to fill posts of teaching At the same time, we have to ity of education, another issue killed in agri farm are great hubs of ideas, but they of the richness of the country's As Utkal University cele- Sahoo were present at the pro- staff lying vacant in Central ensure accountability and per- of utmost importance is afford- NAGPUR: A five-year-old girl are not ivory towers. They are ancient knowledge systems brates completion of 75 years gramme. and state universities, and formance of teachers," said the ability of education," he said. was found killed with her head smashed on an agriculture farm in Linga village in Maharashtra's Nagpur district Bill for extension of SC, ST on Sunday, police said. The Unnao rape victim's deceased was missing since December 6 afternoon. "The body of the girl with a serious family agrees for her last quota in LS, state Sssemblies head injury was found in the agriculture farm on Sunday PNS n NEW DELHI afternoon where she lived with her parents," a Kalmeshwar rites after word from admn The reservation for SCs and police station officer said, STs in Lok Sabha and state adding that prima facie PNS n UNNAO assemblies will be extended for someone smashed her head another 10 years, but the nom- with a stone. He said police are The family members of the ination of the Anglo-Indian awaiting postmortem report to Unnao rape victim on Sunday community in the legislature ascertain the exact cause of the agreed to perform her last rites will end from January next After facing acute shortage, death and to know whether the following a negotiation with year, according to a bill listed girl was sexually assaulted. A Lucknow Divisional for introduction in the lower case of murder has been Commissioner Mukesh house on Monday. registered under section 302 of Meshram and other senior The reservation for these J-K's Kishtwar to get five the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A police officials. categories in Lok Sabha and police official said that parents Meshram told reporters the gramme at the district head- assemblies was to expire on of the girl live on the one side family members will be provid- quarters. January 25, 2020. lakh gallons of water of the agriculture farm while ed security, and a house under The sister of the deceased rape According to Constitution her grandmother on the the Pradhan Mantri Awas victim had earlier said her fam- (126th) Amendment Bill, the vation in legislature for 70 nated, according to Lok Sabha PNS n JAMMU sons and bottlenecks that in another side, with a small path Yojana. ily will not perform the last rites reservation to SCs, STs and the years — January 25, 2020. website. Including the Speaker, fact was a big challenge for the connecting both the houses. The relatives of the aggriev- unless Uttar Pradesh Chief Anglo-Indian community in There are 84 members from Lok Sabha has 543 members as The residents of Kishtwar and district administration and Her parents work as farm ed family have reached the Minister Yogi Adityanath arrives Lok Sabha and state assemblies the Scheduled Caste and 47 on December 4. its adjoining areas in Jammu Hydraulic Division Kishtwar," labourers. native village of the victim and in her village and assures of strict was granted for 70 years when from the Scheduled Tribe com- While reservation for and Kashmir are all set to get Rana said. the body of the rape victim will action against the accused. the Constitution came into munities in Parliament.In state Scheduled Castes and five lakh gallons of surplus He said a total of 32 km- be buried amidst heavy deploy- The body of the rape victim being. Through the bill, the assemblies across India, there Scheduled Tribes in the leg- drinking water with the inau- pipeline has been laid down. UP: Youth gets lifer for ment of police and personnel of who succumbed to severe burn reservation for only the SC and are 614 SC members and 554 islature is carried out through guration of the prestigious The scheme is likely to be finacee's murder the Provincial Armed injuries in a Delhi hospital on ST communities — and not ST members. constitutional amendments, Naigadh Water Supply Scheme formally inaugurated on Constabulary (PAC). Friday night arrived in her the Anglo-Indian community As on today, there is a pro- similar reservation in jobs for later this month, officials said December 19 as the work on BAHRAICH: A local court here Leaders of the Samajwadi native village here on Saturday. — will be extended till January vision to nominate two mem- these categories is decided by on Sunday. some components is still sentenced a youth to life Party are present in the village, Her sister said the last rites 25, 2030. bers of the Anglo-Indian com- respective state governments, The work on the project, underway and expected to be imprisonment for burning her and after the last rites, they will would be performed only in the Under Article 334, these munity in the Lok Sabha but a senior functionary planned to overcome acute completed by then. fiancee to death. According to participate in a condolence pro- presence of CM Adityanath. communities were given reser- they have not yet been nomi- explained. water scarcity in Kishtwar The scheme extends from the prosecution, the marriage town and adjoining areas, Naigadh nallah (stream) to of Lallan's daughter with a began in 2013 at a cost of Rs Kishtwar town and passes resident of neighbourhood, 53 crore. It had missed sever- through tough terrain and Jaane Alam, was to be al deadlines over the past six forest areas. solemnised on October 15, Counting of votes in K’taka Assembly bypolls today years. Describing the successful 2017. But before the marriage Last week, the water flow water flow testing as a "major day, Jaane Alam entered PNS n BENGALURU Kumaraswamy-led coalition gov- vote) came down to 208 and the testing of the extremely impor- success", Rana said Kishtwar Lallan's house and sprinkled ernment in July and paved the majority mark to 105, equivalent tant and ambitious Water town and its adjoining areas kerosene oil on the girl and The future of the four-month-old way for BJP to come to power of BJP's current strength, follow- Supply Scheme (WSS) from are getting 10 lakh gallons per set her ablaze. He B S Yedyurappa-led BJP govern- Twelve of the 15 seats were ing the disqualifications. gravity line to new filtration day at present against the subsequently fled. The girl ment in Karnataka will be clear held by the Congress and three The assembly will still have plant at Tirsar in Kishtwar was demand of 20 lakh gallons per succumbed to her burn on Monday when the counting by JD(S). The outcome of the two vacant seats, where bypolls completed successfully under day. injuries in a hospital. Her of votes in the crucial byelections bypoll, which recorded 67.91 per were not due to pending litiga- the overall supervision of "With the commissioning of father lodged a complaint with to 15 assembly constituencies is cent polling, is crucial for BJP, tions in high court. As of now, the District Development Naigadh WSS, an additional the police after which an FIR taken up. The counting of votes which needs to win at least six BJP has 105 MLAs (including an Commissioner, Kishtwar, 15 lakh gallons per day will be was registered against Jaane polled in the December 5 polls, seats to remain in majority. independent), the Congress 66 Angrez Singh Rana. added, thereby making avail- Alam and three others. On which saw a voter turnout of Chief Minister B S and the JD(S) 34. Besides, there "This water supply scheme ability of 25 lakh gallons per Saturday, Additional District 67.91 per cent, will begin at 8 am Yediyurappa had won the confi- is one BSP member, a nominat- is a dream project, stringed day, fulfilling the deficiency of and Session Judge Subhash in 11 centres and all the results dence motion on July 29 after the ed MLA and the Speaker. All with lots of hope and aspira- water problems of Kishtwar Chanda held Jaane Alam guilty were most likely to be out by the effective strength of the 225- arrangements, including securi- tions of people of Kishtwar, town and its adjoining areas and sentenced him to life afternoon, election officials said. the vacancies caused by the dis- and JD(S) MLAs, whose revolt member assembly (including ty, have been made for the count- which remained hanging for a and also bringing solace to the imprisonment besides The bypolls were held to fill qualification of 17 rebel Congress led to collapse of the H D the Speaker who has a casting ing of votes. long time due to varied rea- people," Rana said. imposing a fine of Rs 22,000. Anaj Mandi Survivor says he could 4 diplomats bestowed 2019 ‘Diwali - Power of One Award' blaze one of PNS n UNITED NATIONS ues that the United Nations They are awarded stands for,” he said, congratulat- escape as he was Four prominent diplomats have to former ing UN colleagues who have Delhi’s worst been honoured with 'The Diwali Permanent stood up for the timeless spirit of fire tragedies - Power of One' award in recog- Representatives or Diwali. sleeping near the door nition and celebration of their high-level UN Noting that Diwali is observed PNS n NEW DELHI work, especially at the United as a floating holiday at the United PNS n NEW DELHI Nations, for a secure and peace- diplomats or those Nations, with no official meetings The Anaj Mandi inferno that ful world. The diplomats who diplomats who will scheduled for the day, killed at least 43 people on On Sunday morning, 32-year- were honoured are former for- soon finish their Akbaruddin said celebration of Sunday morning is the most old Firoz Khan woke up to eign minister and Permanent tenure at the world Diwali at the world organisation severe fire in the national cap- flames engulfing the room Representative of Kazakhstan to organisation for “has also evolved as an expression ital after the Uphaar Cinema where he was sleeping along the UN Kairat Abdrakhmanov, of our collective commitment to tragedy that claimed 59 lives with his fellow workers in a former Permanent working selflessly promote peace, prosperity, justice and left over 100 injured. building in Anaj Mandi. Representative of Cyprus to the “to help form a and dignity for all as enshrined The theatre in the posh Khan, who is among the sur- United Nations Nicholas more perfect, in the UN Charter and Universal Green Park area was screen- vivors of the deadly blaze which Emiliou. peaceful and secure Declaration of Human Rights." ing "Border" and several fam- killed 43 persons, said he was sleeping at a distance from the Former Chef de Cabinet to the world for all" "At a more personal level, ilies were there to catch the sleeping near the door and door were trapped in the fire President of the 72nd Session of Diwali is a time to turn inward Sunny Deol-starer on its managed to escape along with and he does not know whether the UN General Assembly and and introspect. It is a time to release day June 13, 1997. few others after alerting the they survived the incident. The Permanent Representative of Inc in 2017. the award "by their lifetime of Representative to the UN rekindle the light of knowledge But the movie outing inmates about the fire. Khan inmates had to struggle to escape Slovakia to the UN Frantisek They are awarded to former principled efforts to help enhance Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, and truth in our heart and to dis- turned into a mayhem as a worked at a cap manufacturing as the exit routes were partially Ruzicka and Permanent Permanent Representatives or peace and security by their many in his remarks at the event, said pel the dark forces of igno- massive blaze broke out dur- unit on the third floor. Recalling blocked and several windows Representative of Ukraine to the high-level UN diplomats or those victories of 'good' over 'evil' and that as a tribute to the power of rance,” Akbaruddin said. ing the 3 PM show. the ordeal, he said, "When I were found sealed, according to United Nations Volodymyr diplomats who will soon finish 'light' over 'darkness'." one to bring about change, as In his message, India's Consul "This is perhaps the biggest woke up, I saw flames in the rescuers. Police and fire depart- Yelchenko were also honoured their tenure at the world organ- "Whatever the UN Charter exemplified by the "passionate General in New York Sandeep tragedy of this nature after the room in which we were sleep- ment officials said most of the with the 'Power of One' awards isation for working selflessly “to dreams of, the Diwali Foundation pursuit” by Batra of the Diwali Chakravorty applauded the Uphaar mishap," Union min- ing. The door was around six fatalities occurred due to suffo- during a ceremony at the UN help form a more perfect, peace- USA's Power of One awardees Forever Stamp in 2016, “we have efforts of Ranju Batra and emi- ister Hardeep Singh Puri told metres away from me. I alert- cation as many people were Headquarters on Friday. ful and secure world for all." have helped to make it a reality," also celebrated the pursuit of nent Indian-American attorney reporters at the Lady ed the other workers sleeping sleeping when the fire started The awards, which have come Diwali Foundation USA Chair she said during the ceremony at excellence at the UN." Ravi Batra "for taking the unify- Hardinge Medical College, near me and four or five of us around 5 am on the second floor to be known as the ‘Oscars of Ranju Batra said this year's the UN's the Economic and “We annually honour those ing message of Diwali far and where he met the victim's rushed out through the door." of the building that did not have Diplomacy', were established by awardees, all "exceptional world Social Council (ECOSOC) who have made exemplary con- wide and for making it truly families. He said that many of those fire safety clearance. the Diwali Foundation USA, class diplomats", have well earned chamber. India's Permanent tributions in upholding the val- international. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS 1984 ANTI-SIKH RIOTS GOVT TO LAUNCH PMKVY-III One-stop shops in NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR gurudwaras to help families PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI The revamped scheme, The government is planning to called PMKVY 2.0, Delhi gurudwara management DCW chief urges Home launch third phase of its flag- body DSGMC has decided to ship Pradhan Mantri Kaushal moved to a grant-based open special shops named '1984 Minister to withdraw Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in the model where the training Stores' to rehabilitate families cops on VIP security next financial year, Minister of and assessment cost affected by the anti-Sikh riots Skill Development and that occurred 35 years ago in the NEW DELHI: Delhi Commission Entrepreneurship Mahendra would be directly city. The '1984 Stores' will be For Women chief Swati Maliwal Nath Pandey has said. reimbursed to training opened at 10 historic gurud- on Sunday wrote to Union The government launched providers and waras in Delhi and employ Home Minister Amit Shah the PMKVY scheme in 2015 family members of victims of appealing to him to withdraw and revamped it in 2016 to assessment bodies in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, said security from VIPs owing to impart skills to one crore per- accordance with Delhi Sikh Gurudwara scarcity of police resources, in sons by 2020. common norms Management Committee These stores will be operated and administered on light of a number of rape The revamped scheme, (DSGMC) president Manjinder incidents across the country. called PMKVY 2.0, moved to Singh Sirsa. "These stores will be the co-operative model by 1984 anti-Sikh violence Maliwal, who is on a hunger a grant-based model where ter said: "We will be crossing 90 when it is officially announced. (CPSEs) across various sectors operated and administered on survivors and affected families. All the profit earned strike to demand capital the training and assessment per cent of the target under the The minister also urged before the end of this month the co-operative model by 1984 from the stores will be utilised for their dignified livelihood punishment for rapists within cost would be directly reim- ongoing scheme...and as you public sector and private sec- and ask them to increase the anti-Sikh violence survivors — MANJINDER SINGH SIRSA, DSGMC president six months of their conviction, bursed to training providers know, training and skilling tor players to lay emphasis on number of apprentices. and affected families. All the sought an appointment for and assessment bodies in the youth are key objectives of apprenticeship programme. Recently, Singh said there profit earned from the stores DCW members with Shah. She accordance with common the government. We will (also) "I assure all help from my are only 4 lakh apprentices in will be utilised for their digni- also sell articles of Sikh faith handicrafts will also be sold at said that most policemen are norms. be coming up with PMKVY- ministry. They (companies) India, out of which 2 lakh are fied livelihood," he said. such as Dastar (turbans), these stores at reasonable rates, involved in VIP security, According to official data, III." must go ahead and give, organ- in central public sector enter- The first store, a one-stop Kangha (wooden comb), Kara he said. The stores are expect- thereby hampering their over 69 lakh candidates have The target under PMKVY- ise and promote apprentice- prises. The number is signifi- shop, will be opened at Bangla (iron bracelet), Kachera (cotton ed to do good business as accountability towards the been trained across the coun- III, which he said will be ship," he said. Pandey also cantly lower as compared to Sahib Gurudwara nestled in tieable undergarment), Kirpan around 35,000 devotees and public. try under the PMKVY till launched after March 2020, said that he and Minister of countries such as Japan where Connaught place area by the (iron dagger) and religious lit- 2,000 tourists visit the ten November 11. will be bigger and cover larg- State for Skill Development the number is 1 crore and end of December. The next one erature of Sikhism. prominent shrines daily on Tiger found dead in On asked whether the ongo- er aspects. and Entrepreneurship R K China (2 crore). will be opened at Rakab Ganj in Household-use items pre- ordinary days. The numbers ing scheme will see an exten- However, Pandey did not Singh will meet chairman and CPSEs have also been asked January 2020, he said. Besides pared by anti-Sikh riot sur- swell to over one lakh on reli- water-filled mine sion as 30 per cent of the tar- share any figures for the new managing directors of central to triple the number of appren- items of daily use like groceries vivors, such as snacks, spices, gious festivals and holidays, NAGPUR: A tiger was found get is yet to be met, the minis- phase saying it will be shared public sector enterprises tice to six lakhs. and stationary, the stores will papad, fruit jellies, pickles and Sirsa said. dead in an abandoned water- filled mine in Ramtek forest range in the district, officials said on Sunday. The carcass was found on Saturday. "Some Cong protests Chouhan's ‘kis khet ki mooli' taunt at MP CM Raj minister demands forest department staffers were on an inspection at Bihada PNS n BHOPAL insignificant and inconse- However, state BJP ‘Panipat' mine in order prepare a report. quential). Police stopped spokesperson Rajneesh ban on over During the exercise, they found The Madhya Pradesh protesting Congress workers, Agrawal said Sunday's protest the carcass of a tiger floating Congress on Sunday held a holding 'get well soon mama' was a bid by the Congress to on the water at the abandoned protest over the alleged use of postcards and roses, some divert attention from the issue ‘distortion’ of history manganese mine," an official intemperate language by 500 metres away from of fertiliser shortage. said. "The staff members senior BJP leader Shivraj Chouhan's residence here. "BJP held a big protest on PNS n JAIPUR ed on Twitter. immediately alerted the senior Singh Chouhan against Chief "During a protest on Saturday at Sagar against the Opposition leader and for- forest officials about it," he Minister Kamal Nath. Saturday at Sagar, Chouhan problems faced by farmers Rajasthan Tourism Minister mer Rajasthan chief minister said. As per the preliminary Congress leader Vibha Patel used foul language saying due to shortage of fertiliser. Vishvendra Singh on Sunday Vasundhara Raje also con- probe, the big cat accidentally claimed Chouhan, while 'Kamal Nath Kis Khet Ki The Kamal Nath government demanded a ban on the demned the portrayal of fell into the water and drowned delivering a speech at a protest Mooli Hai' (Who do you think failed to make plans for urea screening of Ashutosh Maharaja Surajmal in the around three days back, the in Sagar over fertiliser short- you are Kamal Nath?) etc. storage and distribution. Now, Gowariker's "Panipat" in film, which released on official said. "The exact cause age, said 'Kamal Nath kis khet This is a sign that he the Congress is trying to North India to avoid a law Friday. "The mistaken por- of the death would be known ki mooli hai' (rustic way of (Chouhan) has lost his men- divert attention by raking up and order situation, following trayal of the self-respecting, after the post-mortem," he brushing aside someone as tal balance," Patel said. the non-issues," he said. protest against the film in loyal and large hearted said. With this, the number of Bharatpur. Singh alleged that emperor Maharaja Surajmal tiger deaths in Vidarbha region the movie, featuring Arjun in the film 'Panipat' by the of Maharashtra has gone up to Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, por- filmmaker is condemnable," 18 this year, the official trays Bharatpur king she tweeted. claimed. Persecuted minorities of Haasan’s party, Rajini forum Maharaja Surajmal in The movie is based on the unseemly manner. third battle of Panipat fought "It is unfortunate that the between the Maratha empire Maha: 2 flesh trade neighbouring nations legendary Jat ruler, Maharajah and Afghan king Ahmad rackets busted in say no to TN rural civic polls Surajmal has been depicted in Shah Abdali in 1761. PNS n CHENNAI an unseemly light and histor- Arjun plays the role of Aurangabad victims of Partition, India The MNM chief, ical facts have been distorted Sadashiv Rao Bhau, com- AURANGABAD: Two flesh trade PNS n NEW DELHI Minister Amit Shah. Actor politician and Makkal referring to the in the film, "Panipat". mander of the Maratha army rackets were busted in Responding to criticism of Needhi Maiam chief Kamal upcoming rural civic "In light of the vociferous and the movie allegedly shows Maharashtra's Aurangabad India is duty-bound to give cit- the Bill from political parties, Haasan on Sunday said his polls in the state, protest by the Jat communi- Bharatpur king Maharaja district, police said on Sunday. izenship to persecuted minori- Madhav said a similar legisla- party will not contest polls to claimed it has ty in Haryana, Rajasthan and Surajmal as a greedy emper- The first raid was in ties from neighbouring coun- tion 'Immigrants (Expulsion rural local bodies in Tamil become clear that other regions of North India, or, who wanted to conquer Rajeshnagar area of Beed tries as they are "victims" of the from Assam)' Act was enact- Nadu and a forum led by peoples participation I believe that the film should the Red Fort of Agra and Bypass, leading to the arrest of decision to divide the country ed in 1950 by the then actor Rajinikanth said he will will be very less in be banned to avoid a law and denied help to Maratha army one woman, four men and on religious lines, BJP gen- Congress government led not support any party for the order situation," Singh post- during the Panipat battle. seizure of 480 bottles of liquor, eral secretary Ram by Jawaharlal Nehru. local elections. these elections a Crime Branch official said. In Madhav has said "Let me remind The MNM chief, referring a raid conducted in Yashwant while defending the critics of the to the upcoming rural civic not contest the rural civic action will be taken if anyone Nagar, one man was held, an the Citizenship Citizenship polls in the state, claimed it has polls adding that the partys canvassed votes using its official said, adding that both Amendment Bill. Amendment Bill, become clear that peoples par- goal was to wrest power in name, flag or the actors name places were raided on Saturday. Non-Muslim Nehru govern- ticipation will be very less in Tamil Nadu in the 2021 or photograph. "Four women rescued from the refugees, who have ment had passed a these elections. Assembly elections. Rajinikanth had also two places have been sent to a come from similar bill in 1950 Alleging that the local body Superstar Rajinikanth-led declared that the Assembly remand home. Pundalik police Pakistan, Bangladesh for expulsion of ille- polls will not be a journey Rajini Makkal Mandram, a elections in 2021 was his are probing further," he added. and Afghanistan after gal immigrants mainly towards peoples welfare, launch vehicle for his pro- target. facing religious persecution, from erstwhile Pakistan Haasan, in a statement, hit out posed political party said, "our On December 7, the State will not be treated as illegal (Bangladesh) and had categor- at both the ruling AIADMK beloved chief Rajinikanth has Election Commission issued a Minor girl found immigrants and will be given ically said that minorities of and DMK for "staging a polit- not offered his support to fresh notification for elections pregnant five months Indian citizenship under the East Pakistan wouldn't be cov- ical drama" in the name of anyone for the upcoming civic to rural local bodies in 27 dis- Bill which is set to be intro- ered under the bill," local polls. Hence, the actor polls in Tamil Nadu." tricts of Tamil Nadu on after rape in UP duced by Union Home Madhav said. politician said his party will The Mandram said legal December 27 and 30. MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): A minor girl was found to be pregnant in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, five Centre proposes months after she was allegedly Cattle menace: UP government plans cow safaris Law and order has broken raped by a youth in the same Rs 33 cr to area, police said. On Saturday, PNS n LUCKNOW safaris viable by setting up bio ments for tourists to come and the 14-year-old went to gas plants for power generation see cow safaris," he said. down, PM is ‘mute': Cong protect Indian hospital where she was Faced with stray cattle menace, and units to make things from "By putting cows at one place, PNS n NEW DELHI the then Congress government confirmed to be four months the Uttar Pradesh government cow waste. "There are com- if it is given the name of safari, over rape incidents in Delhi. satellites pregnant following which her plans to set up 'cow safaris' in the plaints about stray cattle moving there is no harm. People could The Congress on Sunday "Unnao, Etawah, PNS n NEW DELHI father lodged a complaint at state for better safety and upkeep about in villages and I have come and have darshan," he said. attacked Prime Minister Hyderabad, Palwal- Titawi police station, they said. of the animal. The idea moot- brought it it to the notice of the The Yogi government has taken Narendra Modi over Faridabad, the horror The Centre has proposed Rs Police said a case was ed by UP Animal and chief minister," he said. a number of steps towards cow rape incidents in vari- continues! Rape victims 33.3 crore for ISRO's 'Project registered and the accused Husbandry minister Laxmi Cow safaris will initially come protection. In August this year, ous parts of the country, cry out for justice as soul Netra' for securing Indian Chinu arrested under Sections Narayan Chaudhary is in line "Wherever we have large up on a pilot basis. the government has approved alleging that rule of law of India hurts!" Surjewala satellites from space debris 376 (punishment for rape) and with the Yogi government's aim farms like in Barabanki and "Having so many cows at 'Mukhyamantri Nirashrit has broken down but the said in a tweet. "Criminals and other dangers, according 506 (punishment for criminal of cow protection. Maharajganj, we on an exper- one place and with better upkeep Besahara Govansh Sahbhagita PM is "mute" and has not said roam free as rule of law breaks to documents related to sup- intimidation) of IPC and "The Yogi government is vig- imental basis, want to set up a facilities, we are also thinking of Yojana', a scheme seeking peo- a word on it. down! But 'Modiji' is 'mute'...No plementary demand for relevant provisions of the ilant towards cow protection and safari where 15,000 to 25,000 developing it for tourism. Like ple's participation in the protec- Congress' chief spokesperson remorse, No outrage, Not a grants. Protection of Children from it is our duty to save and secure cows can be put up," he said, people go to see safaris of other tion of stray cattle by providing Randeep Surjewala also tagged word. And no one will question Finance Minister Nirmala Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. them," Chaudhary said. adding, he wants to make such animals we can make arrange- Rs 30 per animal every day. a video of PM Modi attacking the PM? Why? he tweeted. Sitharaman had moved a res- olution for the grants for which the Lok Sabha grant- ed approval last week. In Sep, India launched the Israeli students to launch self-made satellite from Sriharikota early warning system Netra (Network for Space Objects, PNS n HYDERABAD exercise among students from is a platform for ecological Tracking, and Analysis) to Alon Abramovich, Meitav Assulin and various parts of the country. studies such as air pollution, secure its satellites and other Three youngsters from an Shmuel Aviv Levi, all 17 to 18 years old, are These students could learn water source pollution, forest assets in space at an estimat- Israeli school will travel to students of Sha'ar HaNegev High school in from past experience to create monitoring, and more", Miller ed to cost Rs 400 crore. India next week to launch a something better," Miller said. said. Scientists say 50 years of satellite — Duchifat 3 — Israel's southern region. They will be leaving "The students' work includ- "The students found cre- human space exploration has designed and built by them for India on Monday evening and the satellite ed satellite planning, writing ative solutions given the bud- led to the creation of junk aboard PSLV C48 from ISRO's launch is on December 11 the airborne and ground soft- getary constraints to deal with around Earth's orbit, posing Sriharikota launch site. ware and testing it up for satel- various issues such as data serious traffic risks to man- Alon Abramovich, Meitav lite launch," he noted, adding, transfer. They have created a made satellites. Assulin and Shmuel Aviv Levi, and weighs 2.3 kg. The students "Sha'ar HaNegev High "One can see that it is the high satellite image processing India has 15 communica- all 17 to 18 years old, are stu- worked for almost two and a School is just about a kilome- school students who are at the mechanism, which includes tion satellites active in the dents of Sha'ar HaNegev High half years to build it. The satel- ter from the Gaza border. We centre of the whole project. The selecting the relevant images, geostationary orbit, 13 school in Israel's southern lite will be of good help to agri- proposed the students get elders were more in a consul- compressing them and sending remote-sensing satellites region. They will be leaving for culturists," one of the donors involved in something innov- tative role". them to Earth, as well as help- active in low-earth orbit India on Monday evening and for the project and Head of ICA ative that would also be of "Duchifat 3 will be a remote ing experts in Israel and around (2,000 km radius) and eight the satellite launch is on Jointly built by Herzliya try to "observe the Earth". Foundation Zeev Miller said. interest to them. We realised sensing satellite through which the world to build appropriate navigation satellites in medi- December 11. Science Center and Sha'ar "It is a photo satellite used for The ICA Foundation builds that it was not the first such stu- students from all schools in communication systems and um-earth orbit. Apart from Duchifat 3 is the third in the Hanegev High School students, ecological research of Earth communities in the peripher- dent's project in Israel but it the country will be able to build software for managing these, there are a number of series of Israeli student-made the satellite is designed to serve from space. The size of the al areas of Israel and creates job was still worth it, and could experiment and carry through satellite and ground informa- smaller satellites present in satellites. children from across the coun- satellite is 10x10x30 cm (3U) opportunities for the needy. actually lead to a collaborative earth observation. The satellite tion," he stressed. the space. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION No more tears please It’s not like there aren’t any alternatives but the Govt What about marital rape? now needs to implement out-of-the-box solutions t is ironical that the onion manages to leave us teary-eyed every third year or so despite Till we internalise the concept of marriage as one of equal partnership and not just Iits impressive growth, the production of the bulb having gone up from below 5.5 million about legalised sex, abuse within it won’t even be considered a problem tonnes in 2003 to above 19 million tonnes in girls’ rights to education and a recent years. India is the second-largest pro- healthy life, yet clipping them ducer of onions, yet a rained out or crisis year when it comes to their marital rights, subsuming them to the means that we are forced to import the bulb will and exploitation of their hus- from the very nations we export it to and at bands. prices higher than what we sell to them. Clearly, As per the Constitution of India, every law which is passed we need a policy fix for this instead of debat- must be in conformity with the ing alternatives like the virtues of an onion-less principles and ideas as enshrined RINKU GHOSH diet or varied food cultures. The pungency of the bulb has hit home, prices report- in the Constitution. Any law ` which fails to meet its required edly climbing to 165 a kg in some parts of the country, the highest in recent hey are rape survivors, too. Perhaps standards can be considered years. It has clearly affected the Government, which could well have done with- the most neglected and trauma- ultra vires, struck down or be out another crisis in the middle of an economic slump, hit our foreign relations tised among women in our coun- declared unconstitutional. try. Yet they do not draw eyeballs, Therefore, we need to acknowl- as export cuts have meant woes for friendly nations like Bangladesh and have nor are they allowed to speak up. edge marital rape. Would India, had MPs in Parliament hurling invectives against each other. For onions have always TThere is no law to help them. Nobody rages which is positing itself as an had huge political implications. In the 1980 elections, sky-high onion prices helped over them simply because their horror and emergent power, want to be humiliation aren’t dramatic enough to get a bracketed with countries where former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi dislodge a coalition Government. In 1998, whole nation to turn vigilantes overnight or marital rape is permitted by law, sharp onion prices led to the fall of the BJP Government in New Delhi as it became simply because they have become too normal namely Ghana, Lesotho, Oman, a measure of economic well-being and symptomatic of a bigger food inflation. compared to the abnormal excesses of a Singapore and Sri Lanka, accord- Nirbhaya or a Disha. They have the pain of ing to a study by Equality Now? So the Modi Government may have taken some desperate measures like offload- an old wound, which becomes unbearable at What of our lawmakers, ing stocks, banning exports and sanctioning imports of 1.2 lakh tonnes but it times but then dulls out as one of life’s many whom we have empowered to cannot skirt around the issue of ensuring healthy economics for farmers. humiliations that you learn to live with. Yet change our systems? They only they are brutalised daily in their own homes, take us back to putrid medieval- With year-long restrictions imposed on retail traders and wholesalers on vol- by the men they are supposed to trust the ism in the name of holding up umes they can sell, farmers are unable to sell their produce when they have a most, their husbands. So there is no tri- Bharatiya sanskar. Consider the bumper crop. During shortages, distributors make money by hoarding. In both umphalism in rescuing them, simply because following remarks made across scenarios of volatile pricing, the farmer loses. If the Government increases its they are in the custody of spousal security. the political spectrum. For for- Hence, they are best forgotten. mer Bihar Health Minister own stocks and based on predictive analysis, grades export restrictions, it can Marital rape, which can be as gruesome Mangal Pandey, “virgin” means arrest sharp price fluctuations. Why can’t India increase the acreage under onion when it comes to bestial practices, if not more, the same as “unmarried” and cultivation? NITI Aayog member and eminent economist Ramesh Chand had sug- is hardly ever up for discussion. This despite “pure”, implying that married the Justice JS Verma Committee recommend- women do not qualify for discus- gested promoting onion cultivation in States like Uttar Pradesh and popularising ing that it be criminalised while reviewing sion. In April 2014, while oppos- onion production in the kharif season as well. We need to find out why despite rights protocols post Nirbhaya. Yet it contin- ing death penalty to three men technology-aided solutions, our onion has the lowest yield in the world, lesser ues to be the darkest cloud over a woman’s convicted in a gangrape case, for- autonomy on her own body, her choice, her mer Samajwadi Party supremo than that of the US, which does not even fall under the top 10 onion-producing free will and her right to say no, simply Mulayam Singh Yadav had said, nations. China cultivates onion in land that’s half of ours but is the largest pro- because her consent is believed to have been “Boys will be boys, they commit ducer because its yield is double than ours. Of course, we need better irrigation implied, nay signed off, in her marital status. they are governed by the old al relations are with the wife guilt, not in its denial. Besides, mistakes.” And that endorse- Worse, marital rape is the least reported of sex- patriarchal mindset of deciding instead of another woman? So Section 122 of the Indian ment continues when they facilities but fighting seasonal extremes of weather means we have to work on ual violence against women in police files. what a woman needs, an impo- loyalty and infidelity have come Evidence Act prohibits disclosure become men. In 2013, Congress the onion’s shelf life as well. We need to minimise post-harvest loss of a high- According to some estimates, 99 per cent of sition of grants and doles from to be dependent on a man’s of communications during mar- general secretary Digvijaya Singh ly perishable crop with improved preservation facilities. Why can’t we, for exam- such cases are not reported. Some studies the male gaze rather than respect- right to the basest form of grat- riage in court unless one spouse crassly described Meenakshi show that the average Indian woman is 17 ing the most basic of human ification like an on-demand ser- is being prosecuted for a crime Natarajan, party MP from ple, promote modern cold storage facilities in newer onion-producing States like times more likely to face sexual violence from rights, that of a woman’s mind. vice. Why should sexual incom- against the other. Mandsaur, as a “sau tunch maal” Madhya Pradesh? Around 30-40 per cent of the crop is lost due to lack of stor- her husband than from others. Even among And till this thinking changes, we patibility not be seen as a prob- Some degree of offensive or a desirable object. In 2013, age facilities. If there are onion dehydrating and processing units across the coun- aware women, in high literacy States like Tamil will continue to be known to the lem? Because it is not, it is a and aggressive behaviour by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Nadu and Karnataka, reporting of violence world as a “Rape Republic” than process of adjustment and can be husband has been normalised by (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat had try, then the supply-demand mismatch can at least be corrected. The Government is dismal. So consider the disfranchisement a “Republic of Women.” Till we solved. Do men realise that they society as a male habit that mar- said rapes were an urban crime can break the handful of cartels that pocket a major share of trade in big mar- of women when it comes to States that have revise the concept of marriage as may be raping their wives? No. ried women are expected to caused by Westernisation and do kets like Maharashtra and Karnataka and set up Agriculture Produce Market a low female literacy, awareness and empow- one of equal partnership, prize it It does not amount to violence internalise. The justice system, not happen in rural India imbued erment. In States such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh as a long-standing companion- against women. too, as a product of society, with traditional values. And in Committees (APMCs), just as was suggested by the report by the Bengaluru- and Jharkhand, less than 0.5 per cent incidents ship and not just about legalised Such cultural conditioning is becomes wary of interfering in 2012 itself, Haryana’s former based Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC). The 2017 study had of violence against women were reported. sex, marital rape won’t even be so deeply embedded in our DNA what is unofficially considered a Chief Minister Om Prakash said that the market structure of onion is unilaterally dictated by the traders, not While unwilling sexual contact between considered a problem. that it has over the years result- private territory of a man-woman Chautala sanctified marriage as a husband and a wife is recognised as a crim- The societal bias is so deep- ed in discriminatory laws, biased relationship. In unitising a mar- the best armoury of women’s farmers, so APMCs would help break the cartels’ stranglehold. Also, the Government inal offence in almost every country of the rooted that even the educated behaviour, skewed relationships riage, it overlooks an individual’s honour and justified a khap has to be prepared for a glut in January when the next harvest is due and the world, India is one of the 36 nations that still elite is not immune to certain and a severely gendered view of rights, sovereignty and most panchayat’s advocacy of child imported varieties are expected to land. When it comes to onions, the Government has not criminalised marital rape. Rape, as assumptions. And the prolonged marriage as an institution. Even importantly the woman’s invio- marriage, saying, “People used to is not short of well-intended suggestions and advice. But now it is time for it to defined in Section 375 of the Indian Penal silence of women has come to be family members confine marital lability. It is also the easiest way marry their girls to save them Code, includes all forms of sexual assault, interpreted as their acceptance. rape to a simple relationship hur- of stifling her demands for eco- from Mughal atrocities.” work out a robust policy that holds throughout the year instead of resorting to involving non-consensual intercourse with Most men confronted with ques- dle between man and wife rather nomic rights in her marital We are still horribly gen- last moment fire-fighting. And since the example of avocados was tossed about a woman. However, Exception 2 to Section tions that they might be forcing than looking at it with the seri- home, particularly in the rural dered in our thinking and during a debate in Parliament, let not the onion become such a costly proposi- 375 exempts unwilling sexual intercourse themselves on their wives usual- ousness it deserves. Despite con- scenario. depending on the evolutionary between a husband and a wife over 15 years ly come up with a predictable set sistent debates on criminalising Without any legal prop of scale in society, each stratum still tion. Reports say that Mexico’s criminal gangs are now heavily into avocado pro- of age though in a recent judgment, the of replies or counter questions. marital rape, its critics deny the reassurance, abused women sim- sees women as negotiable tools of duction and sales, with cartels demanding protection payments from farms. Rival Supreme Court criminalised non-consensu- Doesn’t by virtue of agreeing to need for legislation saying a ply clam up for fear of being dis- fantasy, desire and even sadism. gangs are reported to have targetted each other in deadly shootouts like any other al sexual contact with a wife between 15 and marry, a woman give her perpet- woman’s concerns were well pro- believed, insulted, joked about or Men know they can legitimise all 18 years of age. This has opened the flood- ual consent to sexual relations? tected under Section 498 A and abused further. Violence, there- of them within the “sanctified” case of drug violence. We don’t want our appetite for onions to become so con- gates of appeals to challenge the entirety of Nobody asks if she wants it or not the Domestic Violence Act. Fact fore, becomes a tool of power construct called marriage. Yet it suming that the crop generates an extortion economy too. Exception 2 as a whole. This is particularly on her terms. Why marry if she is both deal with an umbrella of play, of negotiating a woman’s is the most desanctified space for gaining traction as it undermines Article 14 is uncomfortable with the idea? abuse and not sexual violations place in society on a man’s terms. women, simply because in no of the Constitution, which guarantees equal Nobody understands that sex is per se. The Domestic Violence Assaulting her body becomes the other role is a woman presumed rights to all citizens. just a sub-set of the entirety of Act provides for civil, not crim- easiest way to subjugate her self- to be so subservient. Polar problems And for all empowerment initiatives by vows made by a man and inal redress. Counselling works worth. In fact, in a horribly lop- (The writer is Associate the Government, the fact of the matter is that woman. Isn’t it better that sexu- when there is an acceptance of sided template, we are pushing Editor, The Pioneer) It is certain that climate change forced 60 Polar bears into a Russian village. It will lead to more human-animal conflicts he small Russian village of Ryrkapiy on S O U N D BITE the shores of the Arctic Ocean faces To the cheerleaders of: It was probably the rejection Inherent in India's growth I don't think justice can ever enough problems as it is, particularly with Telangana Encounter. to my father and the fact he story is a natural partnership be or ought to be instant, T Blood lust vs due process. was gone a lot... So I with the US. This relationship and justice must never take bitterly cold winters. But over the past week, The savage Taliban-style was not one of those is evolving fast both in strate- the form of revenge. It loses it has emerged that over 60 Polar bears have justice vs the civilised...Will who always wanted gic and economic domains. its character if it becomes make courts irrelevant. to be an actor. revenge. descended on this village, which is home to India's Ambassador over 500 people, because their traditional hunt- Senior Congress leader Actor to the US Chief Justice of India ing grounds are off the limits. The bears, which —Kapil Sibal —Michael Douglas —Harsh Vardhan Shringla —SA Bobde usually live in Wrangel Island, move out into the Arctic Ocean on the thick Arctic Sea Ice that forms every year and hunt for seals. But L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR with the frozen sheet melting faster, becom- Let the judiciary decide institutions — the education sys- ing thinner and taking longer to form, the bears find it impossible to go hunting. Implement Justice Verma report in full tem, the polity and the judiciary. Instead, now they go scavenging near human habitations. Thankfully, there are JS Acharya several seal carcasses in the vicinity that have kept them preoccupied. But since Sir — This refers to the editorial, his refers to the editorial, “Let’s hold our horses” Hyderabad (December 7). The extra-judicial killing of the four last time a Polar bear killed a human in the town in 2011, leaders are taking noth- “Let’s hold our horses” (December 7). The killing of the four accused Taccused in the Hyderabad rape and murder case may Controversial Bill ing for granted and have shut shop, cancelling all public functions. The problem in the rape and murder of a vet- have got popular approval when actually it has overshad- with the Arctic Sea ice is a result of rising temperatures, which have heated the erinarian in Hyderabad led to owed the legal system, which was built for us to live people praising and even garland- peacefully. Admittedly, several rape cases are still pend- Sir — The Modi Government world’s oceans. And while this example might be an extreme one, the Polar bear ing the Cyberabad police. There ing in different courts. The Nirbhaya rape case contin- has given clearance to the has indeed become the face of the climate change crisis as its habitat has been is no denying the fact that when- ues to linger for seven years now. Though the death sen- Citizenship Amendment Bill and particularly impacted by rising temperatures. Certainly, we should be expecting ever an incident of rape is report- tence has been pronounced, the rapists have not been is all set to pass it in the ongo- more behavioural aberrations. Rising temperatures and its results — less oxy- ed, people take to the streets to executed. The Unnao rape case, too, is moving at a snail’s ing Winter Session of demand the death of the rapists. pace. Trials take so long that they have made a farce of Parliament. The contentious Bill gen in the sea, for example — are already playing havoc with the coral reefs But we fail to see merit in the pro- democracy and our sense of patience and justice. On rape cases should be fast-tracked in the trial court. The exemplifies the changed political across the world. At the same time, several species that have evolved to be in cedural safeguards which can the other hand, the rich and the influential, who have entire judicial process, from the trial court to the top court, complexion of the country. It very specific conditions, are threatened with habitat loss. All thanks to increas- ensure that the right person gets been accused in rape cases, are able to twist the sys- must be over within six months. The Justice Verma definitely goes to dent India’s punished. The culprits deserved tem and get away. People are truly fed up with the way Committee report is still gathering dust. One of the impor- image as a liberal, secular ing human encroachment and the loss of plant and prey species. While humans stringent punishment but it is the the legal system in the country functions. tant recommendations made by it was: “Set healthy prece- democracy with the rich tradi- might be unconcerned about all this, consider the dramatic decline in honey- law which holds the right to It is this slow pace of justice that emboldens the per- dent, all those in Parliament and State Legislatures, who tion of accepting and accommo- bees for a second. It’s not the loss of the honey they produce which is the biggest decide their guilt. Police encoun- petrators. At the same time, it is also true that the Indian had any criminal cases pending against them in respect dating everyone, irrespective of ters are a blot on democracy. legal system is one of the best in the world. Those inter- of heinous offences, should vacate their seats as a mark caste. Calling immigrants of a problem but honeybees are the biggest pollinators in the planet. Without them S Prabhakar preting the laws have corrupted the legal system by putting of respect to Parliament and the Constitution.” We need particular religious hue as “ter- global food supplies could collapse. Delhi their own interests ahead of others. In order to restore to reflect on these very recommendations and ensure they mites”is not worthy of our Climate change is already responsible for increasing extreme weather phe- credibility in our legal system, authorities must wake up are implemented pronto. nation. Division of citizens on Don’t pull the trigger and uphold its true spirit. They must ensure timely probes TK Nandanan the basis of religion underpins nomena across the world. The raging bushfires that are threatening to consume and verdicts considering the urgency of the matter. All Chennai the Bill. It should be remembered the suburbs of Sydney, for example, and the floods across East Africa, thou- that the history of mankind is sands of miles apart, are manifestations of a shared problem. We have realised Sir — This refers to the editori- about history of migrations and that the challenge is a massive one and that we should look towards solving it. al, “Let’s hold our horses” appreciation as well as concern felt that extra-judicial killings are Bhumata Brigade welcomed the we are all immigrants with vary- (December 7). The killing of the among politicians. While some, a matter of concern. encounter and justified the ing periods of arrival. Yet, politicians continue to dig their heads in the sand and not do anything. They four accused in the rape and mur- including Rajya Sabha MP Jaya While people distributed police’s decision. G David Milton are aware that when the crisis finally hits home, they will no longer be on this der case of the Hyderabad veteri- Bachchan, saw it as speedy justice sweets and showered flowers at Ultimately, it all depends on Maruthancode planet, so why bother? We cannot carry on like this. We have to drive change narian in an encounter received for the rape victim, others such as the site of the encounter hailing us whether we want to go down mixed reactions. As expected, the BJP leader Maneka Gandhi and the action of Telangana police, the dangerous path of extra-judi- Send your feedback to: now if we have to save the human species and the rest of the planet as well. encounter set off a chorus of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor activists like Tripti Desai of the cial means or strengthen our [email protected] VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019

www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN Not just a simple POINTCOUNTERPOINT ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST THE PEOPLE WHOSE WHY WAS THE VICTIM OF THE GANGRAPE NOT slowdown NAMES HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY THE VICTIM. NO GIVEN SECURITY KEEPING IN MIND AN EARLIER CULPRIT WILL BE SPARED. INCIDENT (OF BID TO KILL SURVIVOR) IN UNNAO? This economic downturn is manageable and —UTTAR PRADESH MINISTER —CONGRESS GENERAL SECRETARY reversible. However, before any corrective measure can be taken, it has to be diagnosed SWAMI PRASAD MAURYA PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA No silver bullet VINAYSHIL GAUTAM Nothing will change unless public pressure forces a revamp of our policing and judiciary system so t is obvious that the Indian economy is not in the pink of health. Despite all efforts, the present dispensation at the helm of affairs that rape probes without interference are feasible and courts are able to dispense justice quickly Iis failing to pull it out of the nosedive it has taken. And like it often happens once things start going haywire, debate or contro- versy is generated on the intention of the specialists. Those pro- viding data to people are accused of distortions and worse. By definition, a lot of these debates remain unresolved because it does- n’t suit anyone to resolve them. The latest beneficiary of such controversies is the electron- ic media. In the evenings one witnesses competitive bidding by channels for picking up, sometimes, almost a silly topic of the day and identifying a few people who are qualified for nothing better than high-pitched, theatrical argumentation. It suits the anchor to DEEPAK SINHA appear to pacify the participants by counselling patience and advis- ing appropriate behaviour. There is another breed of anchors also, here is undoubtedly an inevitable sense of which in an almost free-for-all, indulges in high-pitched attention- déjà vu as the gruesome and shocking seeking to drown the voices of the quarreling guests. Tdetails of the horrific rape and murder of Hence, perversity is institutionalised and becomes a revenue a young veterinarian in Hyderabad and the even stream. This is somewhat similar to the overall topography of what more recent burning of a rape survivor on her is happening to the economy. For the first two or three decades way to court by her tormentors out on bail in of Indian independence, at a policy level there was a popular notion Unnao, Uttar Pradesh and her subsequent that socialism was a great philosophy and was the panacea for death in a Delhi hospital, flood the public human growth. At a particularly stressful time, a challenged Prime domain. We have all seen it before. Not just the Minister even amended the Indian Constitution to add two words appalling Nirbhaya incident in Delhi seven years in the opening sentence: “socialism” and “secularism.” ago when a bright physiotherapy intern was Subsequently, “secularism” became a campaign slogan and raped, beaten, tortured and then thrown out in replaced all economic theories of development. The results are there a naked and critically-injured condition from the for all to see. If one goes through the themes in the media then moving bus onto the streets of the national perhaps, the most widely covered is that of religion. Of course, Capital, leading to her death after a fortnight, the concerns of temples and mosques of one variety or another but countless others after that. are headliners but the places of worship of other denominations Remember, the rape of an eight-year-old girl are second to none with their theory of uniqueness. For instance, in Jammu’s Kathua district in January 2018? The AS A MATTER there are different denominations of Christians, who have their inher- child was kept captive in an unconscious state OF FACT, ent idiosyncrasies. Controversies of mutual acrimony are common in a temple for days as the brutes repeatedly STATISTICS raped her and finally snuffed her life out. to even the most democratic of religions. SUGGEST There are countless other cases of rape in A WOMAN Under such circumstances, to find space for true econom- Bareilly, Rampur, Greater Noida, Kandhamal, ic debate is a challenge in its own right. To say that the British lega- Mumbai, Birbhum, Chennai and Kolkata. It’s a IS RAPED EVERY cy of “divide and rule” is to blame for the current situation in the never-ending list, in State after State, day after 15 MINUTES, country or to hold the Partition as a causative factor is not only day, month after month, year after year and we WHICH to belie the reality but to oversimplify the problem almost to the as a nation just hang our heads in shame or shake FOR point of making it insoluble. There was an active effort on the part them in disgust, horror and sympathy and at the THE go viral on the mainstream and social fessions” of the accused and some Public protests force politicians of many movers and shakers dominating the political scene, to most take out a candle march. MATHEMATICALLY media. alleged “CCTV camera footage” the into a corner, thereby leading to fur- encourage a denominational approach to polity. Any attempt of talk- As a matter of fact, statistics suggest we have -CHALLENGED While statistics have their place, police have not produced a single piece ther politicisation of the issue and a ing about “nationalism” was almost ridiculed out of the arena. A one rape every 15 minutes, which for the math- ADDS UP TO what really makes matters worse for us of credible and concrete evidence to vociferous blame game, with little to ematically-challenged adds up to 35,040 rapes here is our inability to put in place a link them to the crime. show for all the drama at the end of the backlash was inevitable. 35,040 RAPES a year, certainly 35,040 reasons for each of us A YEAR, coherent and practical long-term pol- Thus the possibility that the four day. Fortunately for those in power, During this period, self-employment and entrepreneurship con- to feel thoroughly ashamed and mortified. icy framework that is all-encompass- accused were picked up as scapegoats memories are short and public anger tinued to grow in many small formats and miniaturised incarna- To be fair though, before either self-flagel- CERTAINLY 35,040 ing and will minimise, if not eliminate, to release the intense pressure on the transient and they can hope for the tions. Small vendors and peddlers grew in number and there was lation crosses all limits and the majority of men REASONS such incidents. police cannot be wished away. As and return to status quo in short order. an aversion to anything growing “big.” The trivialised vendor, under in the country come to be perceived as inveter- FOR EACH OF US Our response invariably is incre- when a case of this nature finally reach- Unfortunately, what the average cit- economic pressure, be it a milkman or a street grocer selling food ate rapists, it would help to see the issue in a larg- TO FEEL mental, fragmented and emotional, es the courts, if it does, given the state izen is unable to understand is that the grains, sugar or salt, found it advantageous to not only cut cor- er context. Statistics on the issue tend to be inac- THOROUGHLY with the public taking to the streets in of our judiciary there is an interminable broken criminal justice system adverse- ners but to add to his/her insignificant profitability by institution- curate or unavailable, yet there are some com- ASHAMED AND anger and frustration looking for wait for justice, sometimes with hor- ly impacts not just cases of rape but all alised and skillful inter-mixing of unacceptable material to other- parative figures given out by the 2011 World MORTIFIED vengeance. We are unwilling, even for rendous consequences, best illustrated other criminal acts as well, putting in wise pure products. Health Organisation (WHO) report (Violence a moment, to face the fact that we as by the recent Unnao case where the serious doubt our ability to exercise the against women — Intimate partner and sexual a society have failed our women and accused were granted bail while the rule of law, without which a democra- Thus it is that dishonest adulteration of everyday material violence against women) or the self-proclaimed must take much of the blame because trial was in progress. cy can never sustain itself. became a revenue stream as milk had water and even urea in it, independent agency, the World Population we do not teach our sons to respect Finally, if found guilty, which in Clearly, the system has been sub- flour had sawdust in it and rice had ground down pebbles in it. It Review. women and not objectify them. itself is extremely doubtful given a verted by those very people who became a way of life and many people reconciled to it. If some- While the WHO (as per data of 2010) and As author John Green puts it, pathetic conviction rate of around 40 would face its brunt and from whom, one wanted anything honest and pure, he had to go to the key point the World Population Review (2019) place inci- “The self-righteous scream judgments per cent, whether the sentence given we need protection. Moreover, to of production and get it. Illustratively if one wanted proper flour, dents of rape in India at 1.8 per 100,000 of the against others to hide the noise of skele- will be implemented in letter and believe that a system and processes that he was expected to buy the wheat, wash it, dry it and carry it to population based on police reports, a nation such tons dancing in their own closets.” spirit remains moot and cannot be are over 150 years old can dispense jus- the grinding shop where it would be ground into flour. It became as the US, that has now issued a travel adviso- If one were to focus on systemic taken for granted. tice effectively in this day and age with- a parallel industry in its own right. ry for its citizens travelling through India, has issues, it is crystal clear that we have a For example, seven years on, the out any attempt to modernise is to live The epidemic spread and cutting corners became a norm an incident rate of 27.3 per 100,000 of its pop- wholly disinterested and apathetic accused in the Nirbhaya gang-rape case in a dream world. ulation. police force, with extremely poor lead- are yet to face the noose, and these are Therefore, it is inevitable that for almost anyone who wanted to move up the ladder or indeed For that matter, South Africa leads with an ership, which is wholly incapable of the dregs of society. If to the collapse nothing will change unless public keep going. Now, after 50-60 years, this practice has almost become incident rate of 132.4 per 100,000 of the popu- conducting a professional, scientific of our criminal justice system, one were pressure forces a complete revamp of a norm and we live with it. The present dispensation, while doing lation. Undoubtedly, figures in India may be investigation that is timely or credible. to add elements of politics, our policing and judiciary so that fair praiseworthy work to clear the debris, has missed a simple point. more than a little skewed, because of unreport- This is best exemplified by the Government interference and plain investigations without interference are Debris cannot be cleared by importing wherewithal from compa- ed cases or the unwillingness of the police to “encounter killings” of the four accused incompetence of the law enforcement feasible and courts are able to dispense nies and corporates which are not Indian and not rooted in the soil. write them up, yet even if the incidents were ten in the recent Hyderabad rape case agencies, we have a very potent and justice quickly. That is the only way that The writing on the wall has got so dimmed that the Western- times more than have been reported we would “while attempting to escape” after toxic brew in the making. we can deter such heinous crimes, but trained intellectuals who still dominate the policy frame are now still be better off than the US. “snatching the arms of the policemen.” How exactly will the system is such action feasible? Only time will trying to find answers in alternative economic theories. Incidentally, it is worth noting that most While this may get the police respond to the plethora of cases where tell. But in the meantime, time is run- It may be hard to believe but this malaise of the economic other countries are no different than us and also force the much-needed praise from influential individuals are accused of ning out for the next victim, in the next face the problem of under-reporting of cases of some members of the public and the such crimes is not difficult to guess as 15 minutes. downturn is indeed a process which is manageable and reversible rape and molestation due to societal consider- political establishment, in point of fact we have enough examples of it in front (The writer, a military veteran, is a with judicious planning and implementation of well thought out poli- ations.Yet, despite whatever the facts may sig- it truly showcases their utter incompe- of us. Remember the likes of consultant with the Observer Research cies. However, before it can be handled or turned around, it has nify, we have already lost the perception battle tence to prevent, and when that fails, Chinmayanand, Asaram Bapu and the Foundation and a Senior Visiting Fellow to be summarily diagnosed. And therein lies the twist in the tale. worldwide due to our confused response on the to investigate such crimes. Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh with The Peninsula Foundation, (The writer is a well-known management consultant) issue. More so, when incidents like that in Unnao The fact is that other than the “con- Insan? Chennai.) Why do most expats vote differently? FOREIGN EYE Pakistani and Indian expatriates are far removed from the changing reality of domestic politics than 15 years. Last year in Washington and Pakistani expats demonstrating America. The results of this study indi- their home countries than by their middle classes (and diaspora) is being DC, during a session on the electoral support for the BJP and the PTI has cated that the political preferences of countries’ internal issues. Findings of shaped by the “State-temple-corporate behaviour of expat Americans, most been repeatedly observed but never immigrants change significantly both the studies also more than allude complex.” Rich Indians are heavily speakers were of the view that a major- fully studied. The answers may lie in because they adapt to the attitudes pre- to the fact that, outside the voting pat- investing in this by fusing Hindu ity of them tend to vote for the a study published in the May issue of vailing in the host country. terns of US and UK expats, immigrant nationalism with modern economics. Republican Party. No significant data the Oxford Academic Journal. Fidrmuc and Doyle found that voting can be fickle. Since most are This combination excites the Indian was shared to corroborate this but The study, conducted by two most Czech and Polish migrants liv- likely to vote for the Opposition, they diaspora and they identify it with some former US ambassadors attend- American political scientists, AC ing in Europe tended to vote for Right- can be quick to withdraw their sup- Modi. NO ONE IS SCARED ing the session claimed that most Goldberg and Simon Lanz, concen- wing parties at home but interesting- port once the opposition comes to On the other hand, what excited NADEEM PARACHA Americans working in Asian and trated largely on European countries ly, those living in African and Middle- power and is slow to deliver. Both PTI the Pakistani diaspora about Khan was OF THE US South American countries vote for the but they argue that the results can be Eastern countries preferred Left-lean- and BJP enjoyed overwhelming sup- the manner in which he tapped into Because of China’s rise, the ine years ago, when I was head- Republican Party and that this has relevant for other countries too. ing parties. The economic and polit- port from Pakistani and Indian expats the Pakistani diaspora’s engagement price of US interference in ing the media department of a been the trend since 1980. One of their conclusions was ical environment in Europe and Africa before both were voted into power. with contemporary identity politics by NBritish organisation, I observed The session concluded that expats that the voting preferences of immi- and the Middle East differ. So expats However, the support for the two rul- clubbing together displays of religios- cross-Straits affairs is how most British expats in Pakistan — at least American and British — grants are often contrary to those at in Europe, after experiencing the ing parties is now receding at home ity, anti-corruption tirades, populist increasing. Some US elite voted in the UK 2010 parliamentary were likely to vote for conservative par- home. This is because their social, advantages of developed economies, and there is restlessness within the pro- post-colonialist rhetoric and lofty want to contain China's rise elections. Even though most of the ties. This is interesting, because over political and economic contexts are are likely to understand “progress” in PTI and pro-BJP Pakistani and Indian allusions to Scandinavian social but US society will not Karachi-based Britons were reluctant the last few years, there have been different. An issue in the country of their home country through the lens diasporas respectively. democracy — which is curiously support Washington to to divulge which party they voted for, many reports published and columns origin will have a more abstract provided to them by their experience Indian Prime Minister Narendra explained by him as an Islamic con- some eventually did tell. It turns out written about expat Pakistanis and impact on expats residing in a differ- in developed countries. Thus they tend Modi and Pakistani PM Imran Khan cept. engage in a Taiwan Straits nine out of the 12 had cast their votes Indians overwhelmingly exhibiting ent environment. The impact of the to support home parties promising now apply separate rhetoric for their Whereas identity politics can lead battle. If Taiwan is still for the Conservative Party, two for the support for Centre-Right parties such same issue on those living in the home progress along these lines. supporters within and outside the to some awkward ethnic and sectar- unaware of the historical Liberal Democrats and just one voted as the PTI and the BJP. country is more tangible. This might But what about expats from devel- country. Outside their countries, to ian tensions in Pakistan, it works well changes in the straits' for the Labour Party. Indian expats were given the be the reason behind the somewhat oped countries opting to vote for con- retain the diaspora’s support, they have on the Pakistani diaspora. Therefore, Two of them told me that since right to vote in their country’s elections different understanding of the issue servative parties? Studies suggest that to continue sounding like they did the gap between the understanding of geopolitical situation, still the early 1980s, a majority of British in 2010 but those holding dual nation- among the two sets of voters. British and American expats voting for when they were in the Opposition, present-day Pakistani politics between believes that it will be safe expats around the world have pre- alities still cannot. Pakistani expats A 2006 study, by the Dutch econ- the Conservative Party and whereas the same rhetoric is now fail- the expats and the locals has contin- as long as it clings to the ferred to vote for the Conservative were given this right in October omist Jan Fidrmuc and econometrist Republican Party largely vote to retain ing to stand up to a plethora of eco- ued to grow. Some locals have lament- US and ignores the damage Party. British expats have the right to 2018, during the by-elections. Though Orla Doyle, came to the same conclu- their countries’ rarely-changing exter- nomic and political problems at home. ed that immigrants are still stuck in to Chinese sovereignty, it vote in their country’s parliamentary 7,461 expats registered online to vote, sion after studying the voting behav- nal policies rather than the more fluid Indian historian Meera Nanda 2014, or in PTI’s more glamorous elections but this right lapses if they only 6,233 cast their votes. iour of Czech and Polish migrants in internal matters. They are more writes in The God Market that the dharna years. will be incurably wrong. have lived outside the UK for more The phenomenon of most Indian Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin impacted by the foreign policies of changing world view of the Indian (Courtesy: Dawn) (Courtesy: Global Times) VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE India in growth recession; Bharti Telecom seeks Rs 4,900 cr FDI nod PMO extreme power centre PNS n NEW DELHI With this Bharti PNS n NEW DELHI around the Prime Minister sation, coupled with the tor would be freed to do more. Bharti Telecom, a promoter of Telecom will and in the Prime Minister's absence of empowered minis- While the government con- Bharti Airtel, has sought gov- become a foreign BSL plans to Former Reserve Bank of India Office (PMO). ters and the lack of a coherent tinues the creditable drive to ernment nod for the infusion revamp operations; (RBI) governor Raghuram "That works well for the guiding vision, ensures that automation — direct benefit of Rs 4,900 crore investment entity as majority stake will be held focus on bottomline Rajan said India is in the midst party's political and social reform efforts pick up steam transfer to recipients is an from Singapore-based Singtel of a "growth recession" with agenda, which is well laid out, only when the PMO focuses on important achievement — the and other foreign entities, a by overseas KOLKATA BSL Limited plans signs of deep malaise in the and where all these individu- them, and lose impetus when role of the government in move that would make the to revamp its marketing Indian economy that is being als have domain expertise. It its attention switches to other many spheres has expanded, country's oldest private tele- investors. DoT is operations and the senior run through extreme central- works less well for economic pressing issues". not shrunk," he said. com operator a foreign entity. per cent stake in the telecom expected to management team to make it isation of power in Prime reforms, where there is less of "The Modi government Rajan said the starting point The fund infusion will firm. Public shareholders have approve this one of the top three Minister's Office and powerless a coherent articulated agenda came to power emphasising to address the economic slow- enhance foreign stakeholding around 37 per cent stake in the investment this manufacturers of suitings and ministers. at the top, and less domain 'minimum government, max- down will be for the Modi gov- in Bharti Telecom to over 50 company. furnishing fabrics in the Penning down his recom- knowledge of how the econ- imum governance'. ernment to acknowledge the per cent that will make it a for- "Bharti Telecom has applied month," the source country, a company official mendations to help the ailing omy works at the nation- This slogan is problem. eign-owned entity, an official for infusion of Rs 4,900 crore said said. BSL, formerly Bhilwara Indian economy out of the al rather than state level," often misun- "The starting point has to be source aware of the develop- in the company which includes Synthetics Limited, is ongoing slowdown in the India Rajan wrote. derstood. What to recognise the magnitude of ment told PTI. Sunil Bharti investments from Singtel and currently focusing on Today magazine, he called for Stating that previous was meant was the problem, to not brand Mittal and his family own some other foreign investors. source said. improving bottomline after reforms to liberalise capital, governments may have that govern- every internal or external crit- around 52 per cent stake in With this Bharti Telecom will The Department of Telecom which it will go for capacity land and labour markets, and been untidy coalitions ment would ic as politically-motivated, and Bharti Telecom, at present. become a foreign entity as had earlier this year rejected expansion, the company's spur investment as well as but they consistently do things to stop believing that the prob- Bharti Telecom holds majority stake will be held by Bharti Airtel's FDI application joint managing director growth. took path of further more efficient- lem is temporary and that around 41 per cent stake in overseas investors. DoT is as the company had not pro- Nivedan Churiwal said. "We He also urged India to join economic liberalisation, ly, not that peo- suppressing bad news and Bharti Airtel while foreign expected to approve this vided clarity on the foreign are trying to revamp the free trade agreements judi- he said, "extreme cen- ple and the pri- inconvenient surveys will make promoter entities hold 21.46 investment this month," the investor. domestic business for which ciously in order to boost trali- vate sec- it go away," he said. "India is in we are revamping the senior competition and improve the midst of a growth reces- management team as well as domestic efficiency. sion, with significant distress in the marketing operations", "To understand what has rural areas." India's econom- India Inc foreign Churiwal said. gone wrong, we need to ic growth slowed to a 6-year HAL's Goa helicopter start first with the cen- low of 4.5 per cent in the July- borrowings tralised nature of the cur- September quarter. With infla- rent government. Not just tion rising, fears of stagflation MRO project to be decision-making but also ideas — a fall in aggregate demand double and plans emanate from a accompanied by rising infla- PNS n NEW DELHI small set of personalities tion — have resurfaced. functional soon: Naik India Inc's foreign borrowings PNS n PANAJI grew over two-fold to USD FPIs turn net sellers 3.41 billion in October over in Indian capital Staff of The Hindustan Aeronautics the corresponding month a Budget-making team of Finance Limited's proposed project of year ago, according to data markets in Dec CIL, SCCL helicopter maintenance, repair from the Reserve Bank of NEW DELHI: Reversing their and overhaul (MRO) in Goa India. Indian companies had buying trend, foreign portfolio Ministry short of two key officials to protest would become functional raised USD 1.41 billion in investors (FPI) turned net sellers soon as all the hurdles have borrowings from overseas PNS n NEW DELHI been cleared now, Union min- markets in October 2018. in December with a net outflow In addition to expenditure secretary, today of Rs 244 crore from the capital ister Shripad Naik said on Of the total money bor- n markets amid subdued The budget-making team of the position of joint secretary (Budget), PNS NEW DELHI Sunday. rowed by the domestic com- economic data. According to the the Finance Ministry is short one of the key officials in the entire The HAL and French com- panies, USD 2.87 billion was depositories data, foreign of two key officials, including Budget-making process, is also vacant An employee association of pany, Safran Helicopter through the automatic route investors pulled out a net sum a full-time expenditure secre- state-owned CIL and SCCL Engines, had entered into a "Now the project of external commercial bor- of Rs 1,668.8 crore from tary, while the preparation for for almost three months. on Sunday said it will go on joint venture - Helicopter will start as soon rowing (ECB), USD 538 mil- equities. FPIs, however, invested the second budget of Modi 2.0 a day-long protest in the Engine MRO Private Limited as possible. All the lion came in through the Rs 1,424.6 crore on a net basis government has shifted into national capital on - to set up this helicopter approval route of ECB, in the debt segment, resulting in top gear. subsequently, the additional Budget/RE (Revised Estimate) Monday, over lack of pen- maintenance plant at Honda hurdles that were showed the data. In the ECB a total net outflow of Rs 244.2 The budget for 2020-21 to charge of the Department of meetings. The series of meet- sion reforms in the coal village in North Goa. encountered for category, the major borrowers crore in December so far. FPIs be presented on February 1 is Expenditure was given to ings with different depart- sector. "As far as the plant is con- starting the plant tapping the automatic route had been net buyers for two keenly awaited for the expect- Atanu Chakraborty. ments and ministries con- "The All India cerned, it was conceived dur- included Muthoot Finance months to November. They ed second wave of structural Chakraborty, a 1985-batch cluded last month. Association of Coal ing the tenure of Manohar have been cleared (USD 400 million), HPCL- invested Rs 16,037.6 crore in reforms for pulling out the IAS officer of the Gujarat The Budget Estimates for Executives, under the ban- Parrikar as Defence Minister. now," he said Mittal Energy (USD 300 mil- October and Rs 22,871.8 crore economy from its over six- cadre, is Secretary Economic 2020-21 are provisionally ner of All India Coal There were some negotia- lion), Wardha Solar in November on a net basis. year low growth of 4.5 per Affairs in the Finance finalised after the Expenditure Pensioners Association tions which were pending. Parrikar had announced (Maharashtra) (USD 251 mil- "FPIs adopted a cautious cent. In addition to expendi- Ministry. Secretary completes discus- (AICPA), will be organising They have been completed this project in October 2016. lion), Larsen and Toubro approach while investing in ture secretary, the position of After over one year stint in sions with other secretaries one-day dharna by coal now," the Union Minister of As per the plan, the facility (USD 200 million), Deccan Indian equities, on the back of joint secretary (Budget), one the Department of Investment and financial advisers. pensioners at Jantar Mantar State for Defence told was expected to have a total Fine Chemicals (USD 140 subdued economic indicators. It of the key officials in the and Public Asset Management The second budget of in New Delhi on December reporters at Vasco on the side- investment of Rs 170 crore, to million) and Aditya Birla has not been a good year for entire Budget-making process, (DIPAM), Chakraborty Finance Minister 9 (Monday)," it said in a lines of a function. be invested by both the parties Finance (USD 75 million). the Indian economy so far and is also vacant for almost three was appointed Economic Nirmala Sitharaman statement. The association "Now the project will start in a phased manner. Two companies tapped the the recently released GDP months. Affairs Secretary in July is considered to be says that pension of Coal as soon as possible. All the The project is meant for approval route with JSW Steel number which continued the The post of Expenditure this year in a major crucial as it will India Ltd (CIL) and hurdles that were encoun- maintenance, repair and over- raising USD 400 million, southward march for the Secretary fell vacant after the bureaucratic reshuffle. come in against the Singareni Collieries tered for starting the plant haul of engines that are fitted while Shriram Transport seventh quarter in a row falling appointment of G C Murmu The finance ministry backdrop of a Company Ltd (SCCL) have been cleared now," he on HAL-designed and manu- Finance borrowed USD 138 to 4.5 per cent reaffirmed the as the first lieutenant governor kick-started the slowdown in employees has not been said. factured helicopters. million in October this year. slowdown in the Indian of the newly-created Union exercise to prepare the econo- reviewed since 1998 despite economy," said Himanshu Territory of Jammu and the annual bud- my. a provision requiring a Srivastava, senior analyst Kashmir. Murmu relinquished get for 2020-21 review of the Coal Mines manager research, Morningstar the post of Expenditure from October Pension Scheme (CMPS) Investment Adviser India. Secretary on October 29 and 14 with pre- every three years. Maruti raises production by 4 pc in Nov after 9 straight months 373 infra projects show cost overruns of Rs 3.89 lakh cr PNS n NEW DELHI such as Vitara Brezza, Ertiga and S-Cross, however, PNS n NEW DELHI on these projects till August above. The average time overrun Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) increased by 18 per cent to 2019 is Rs 9,75,180.06 crore, in these 552 delayed projects is increased its production in 27,187 units as compared to As many as 373 infrastructure which is 41.85 per cent of the 38.89 months. The brief reasons November by 4.33 per cent, 23,038 units a year ago. projects, each worth Rs 150 anticipated cost of the projects. for time overruns, as reported by after having reduced output for Mid-sized sedan Ciaz saw its crore or more, are hit by cost However, it said, the number of various project implementing nine straight months due to output rise to 1,830 units in overruns of more than Rs 3.89 delayed projects decreased to agencies, are delays in land lower demand. November from 1,460 units in lakh crore owing to delays and 489 if the delay is calculated on acquisition, forest clearance and The company produced a the same month last year. other reasons, according to a the basis of latest schedule of supply of equipment. total of 1,41,834 units in Light commercial vehicle report. The Ministry of Statistics completion. Further, it said that Besides, there are other rea- November as against 1,35,946 Super Carry's production and Programme for 687 projects neither the sons like fund constraints, geo- units in the year-ago month, Celerio, Ignis, Swift, Baleno increased to 2,750 units last Implementation monitors infra- year of commissioning nor the logical surprises, geo-mining MSI said in a regulatory filing. and Dzire stood at 1,02,185 month from 1,797 units in structure projects worth Rs 150 tentative gestation period has conditions, slow progress in Passenger vehicles' produc- units as against 95,883 units in November 2018, the filing crore and above. been reported. Out of 552 civil works, shortage of labour, tion last month stood at November last year, up 6.5 per said. Of such 1,634 projects, 373 delayed projects, 181 projects inadequate mobilisation by the 1,39,084 units as against cent. However, production of In October, the automaker projects reported cost overruns have overall delay in the range contractor, Maoist problems, 1,34,149 units in November mini segment cars, such as had cut its production by 20.7 and 552 projects time escalation. of 1 to 12 months, 128 projects court cases, contractual issues, 2018, an increase of 3.67 per Alto and S-Presso, fell to per cent to 1,19,337 units. "Total original cost of imple- cost is likely to be Rs cent of original cost)," the min- 13 to 24 months, 127 projects ROU/ROW (right of use/right cent, it added. 24,052 last month, compared Similarly, in September the mentation of the 1,634 projects 23,29,746.02 crore, which istry's latest report for August reflect delay in the range of 25 of way) problems, law and order Production of mini and with 30,129 in the year-ago automaker reduced its pro- was Rs 19,40,699.03 crore and reflects overall cost overruns of 2019 said. According to the to 60 months and 116 projects situation, among others, the compact segment cars, includ- month. duction by 17.48 per cent to their anticipated completion Rs 3,89,046.99 crore (20.05 per report, the expenditure incurred show delay of 61 months and report said. ing Alto, new WagonR, Production of utility vehicles 1,32,199 units. Paper industry to capture 25% NTT India sets $ 1 bn revenue target in 2 yrs n PNS MUMBAI Currently, a bulk of the system market share of Rs 80,000 cr Japanese technology major integration revenue is derived from the PNS n NEW DELHI sidiary of Hyve Group Plc, NTT has set a target of cross- finance and manufacturing companies, London, last week. ing the USD 1 billion revenue Amid a growing debate over Paper, on the other hand, is target in the next two years making the Indo-Japan trade-linked impact of single use plastics on eco-friendly green product and from its India operations. area as an untapped potential, he said environment, paper offers a bio-degradable, it said, adding This means that the compa- sustainable option and can it was a myth that the paper ny that has been growing at an capture a fourth of the Rs industries cut trees for pro- average of 18 per cent in high growth, he said, choosing said the company has delivered 80,000 crore single use plastics duction, and consumption of topline income for the past not to reply to questions on profit as expected for the past market by 2025, if its use is water and energy is high. Paper eight years will have to ensure increased competition from 28 quarters consecutively. totally banned by the govern- The study said industry plants more trees than a better run rate in revenue domestic players like Adani He hoped NTT's solutions ment, a new study said. harvested and primary raw growth, a top official has said. Enterprises, which has plans of on agriculture, mobility and the India generated 26,000 about a third of material are 100 per cent Currently, the overall India investing over Rs 70,000 crore 'smart world' initiative will tonnes per day of plastic waste new paper comes renewable like wood and agro- revenue of the company, which into the segment. also gain traction as it imple- in 2017-18, of that only 60 per from recycled residues. The study said about announced an integration of all Currently, a bulk of the sys- ments the 'Digital India' and cent was recycled and the rest a third of new paper comes businesses into a single entity tem integration revenue is 'Smart Cities' programmes. ended up as litter on roads, in paper and an from recycled paper and an recently, is over Rs 5,000 crore make it a USD 1-billion (over Bhagwanani said the key derived from the finance and NTT India employs 6,500 landfills or streams. Single use equivalent amount equivalent amount from waste (over USD 700 million), Rs 7,100 crore) business in the focus will be Japan-related manufacturing companies, and will continue to add peo- plastic industry is close to Rs from waste such as such as sawdust and scrap according to the official. next two years," Chief businesses pointing out that making the Indo-Japan trade- ple at the rate of 15 per cent per 80,000 crore right now and from lumber mills. Though 28 companies have Executive Officer (South Asia) projects like the Delhi Mumbai linked area as an untapped annum despite the progress growing. Packaging accounts sawdust and scrap "In India, companies use 46 been integrated under a single Kiran Bhagwanani told PTI in Industrial Corridor and other potential, he said. done on automation, he said. for a third of India's plastic con- from lumber mills per cent raw material from brand, NTT derives as much as a recent interaction. dedicated corridors in the Bhagwanani said it is indeed Bhagwanani said the com- sumption, and 70 per cent of recovered paper, 29 per cent 90 percent of the revenue from He admitted that given the south part-funded by Japan, as difficult to do business with pany is a "net job creator" in plastic packaging is turned rofoam containers can take up from agro residue like bagasse, system integration (erstwhile shape of the domestic econo- also Japanese companies' government entities due to oft India and that if one were to into waste in a short span. to 1,000 years to decompose, straw etc and 29 per cent from Dimension Data) and data my, this is tough task but said investments in India are repeated concerns like pay- consider the strength of its While uncollected plastic said the study released at the plantation wood," it said, centres (Netmagic). NTT's first focus will be to pro- untapped areas. ment schedules but added that workforce which is delivering waste poses a huge threat to world's largest paper fair, adding paper promotes litera- "We want to focus more on tect the average revenue and Along with it, the "balloon- this line contributes less than services to global units from species on land and in water, PAPEREX organized by Hyve cy, hygiene and reduce pollu- the domestic business oppor- profit growth and then take it ing" data centre market also 2 per cent to its revenue. India, the staff strength is over single-use plastic bags and sty- India, a 100 per cent sub- tion by using bagasse. tunity and grow the business to northward. presents an opportunity for To drive home the point, he 32,000 people. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Monday December 9, 2019 ‘CHAMPION’ DANCES TO THE TUNE OF CHAMIYA est Indies cricketer n’t know the meaning of his Dwayne Bravo, new song, but loves it never- popularly known theless. “When I heard the West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo, who was in W as “The song for the first time I Champion” and thought it meant ‘dance like a the city recently, speaks to ARUN DANIEL “DJ Bravo” was champion’ but only later got recently in the city to pro- to know the meaning of the YELLAMATY, about his latest song, playing for mote his latest song. “I have song. But, I really loved the come to Hyderabad many beat and after I was told it is CSK, acting in , debate about Dhoni's times and I love the biryani a wedding song, I liked it here. My CSK team make more and got more involved,” Ambati Rayudu gets us some he says adding that he might retirement, penning a song for him and much more food from his home whenev- release another song after the er we are here,” the cricketer IPL. shares in an exclusive conver- Dwayne teamed up with an international cricketer. Caribbean style. We all are et scenario is getting better, sation with The Pioneer. popular choreographer, But through music I get a lot very relaxed at home. I he says, “I think now it’s get- Speaking about his latest dancer and television person- of attention in India. Dwayne learned a bit from Dhoni too ting somewhere.There is a song The Chamiya Song, the ality, of Dance also says that Shah Rukh from observing him handle new and a new coach. West Indies cricketer says, India Dance and Khan had promised him to tough situations.” These two are good enough “This is the second time I am fame for The Chamiya Song. have him act in a Bollywood Reacting to people asking to start off fresh and bring performing in Hyderabad The song was written by film and he knows that SRK for Dhoni’s retirement, he back joy into the fans of West and I am excited to launch Anurag Bhomia and com- will keep his word on that. says, “Why are people asking Indies. There has been a lot my new song here. I love the posed by YouTuber Gaurav When asked about work- Dhoni to retire? Dhoni of politics lately but I think all energy of the people here. Dagaonkar. ing with captain M.S. Dhoni should never retire. People that is over now.” There is a special vibe in this When asked about how he and if he ever got him to sing should leave the decision to city.” DJ Bravo, who says that makes time for cricket and his songs, he says, “No, I him. People always do this. India has become a second music, he says, “If you really never got him to sing, but he They troubled big players like Why are people asking Dhoni home to him and due to his like something and are pas- is very supportive and a kind Sachin and others the same to retire? Dhoni should never huge fan base in the country, sionate about it you have to person. I plan to do some- way. People should be grate- the response he gets for his make time for it and that’s thing very special for him. I ful that these big players are retire. People should leave music here is better than what I do. I grew up idolising am writing a special song for still playing and cherish their the decision to him. They what he gets in elsewhere. Brian Lara. Cricket is my Dhoni and it’s going to be time on the field.” troubled big players like Bravo rose to fame in 2016 childhood dream and I am epic.” He was seen excited about with his music when he still passionate about it. I will Sharing about how he representing Chennai Super Sachin and others too the released the smash hit continue my career in cricket learnt to stay calm and carry Kings and claimed that this same way. People should be Champion which clocked in as long as I can. Music is a his cool attitude on and off time IPL will be bigger than grateful that these big players over 100 million views on hobby that I’ve developed field, he says, “I have learnt ever. streaming sites. over the years. I am not an to stay calm and live life to When asked about West are still playing and cherish Interestingly, Dwayne did- International artiste but I am the fullest from my Indies cricket and if the crick- their time on the field Celebrating Bengali films BRINGING WOMEN The city is filled with movie buffs WRITERS INTO LIMELIGHT riting has been a ed a forum for women writ- women. Women in India are breaking new ground as who are form of self- ers from varied fields to a force and not just a num- writers, scriptwriters, micro expression come together and discuss ber. With 720 million fiction bloggers, authors, interested in a W throughout histo- issues that are important to women in our country, twice graphic artists, storytellers. ry and women the cultural and social fabric the size of the USA, thrice The Women Writers’ Fest wide variety of today are keen to of the city. The diverse range Japan and eight times Brazil, endeavours to connect, tell their stories, create new of participants in each panel women must be given due engage and elevate this com- ones, or share their intellect made for rich discussions on prominence. She The People munity and create an emerg- cinema. This through books, blogs or the feminine and the femi- is India’s biggest storytelling ing platform of ideas. She publications. nist voice in fiction, the cul- platform for women and The People through its weekend was no “Ideas, when put in right ture of Hyderabad, food inspires new dialogue, curated events and commu- words, have the power to trends, blogging, nutrition exchanges leadership ideas, nity gatherings will continue different as Hyd transform the world. The and fitness, contemporary fosters networking and rein- to push boundaries and Women Writers’ Festival women’s writing, poetry and forces the ability of women thinking on women’s issues. played host to the provides a forum for writers more, aimed to inspire to contribute to growth,” she We will do everything to cel- from a cross-section of fields change. said. ebrate women and their Telangana Bengali and genres to come together The day-long fest began Responding to a question efforts in different genres and discuss issues that are with a panel discussion titled on the Disha case, from one and sectors.” The festival Film Festival important to the cultural “We are the city”, curated of the 400-plus audience also featured speakers such and social fabric of the and moderated by former members at the event, Sonia as Volga, Dr T. Vijay Kumar, where more than world we live in,” said Sona president of FLO Aparna Singh — Editorial Director, Mickey Mehta, Kadali Chatwani, Chairperson of (Pinky) Reddy. Moderating NDTV and India’s first Sathyanarayana, Shajahana, 20 films were FICCI Ladies Organisation. it, she recalled her child- woman editor in a main- Shilpa Suraj, Jhilum Over the weekend, the hood memories in the city. stream newschannel — said, Chattaraj, Janani Rao, Kiran screened amidst city celebrated women writ- “There is no match to “People are seeking instant Manral and more. ers and their contribution at Hyderabad. A lot of people justice which is not good in the first Hyderabad edition come and settle here,” she the long run of the nation. It film stars from of the Women Writers’ said. is not good for the judiciary THE DIVERSE RANGE Festival 2019. It was a day- “It is not the roads and and the nation as a whole. OF PARTICIPANTS IN Kolkata, reports long festival that put the buildings that make the city. Dreaded terrorist like Kasab spotlight on women authors, It is the people,” observed got a fair trial. Nobody EACH PANEL MADE V SATEESH writers, bloggers. It was Manchu Lakshmi, partici- should be denied that right. FOR RICH DISCUSSIONS organised by She The pating in the discussion. But personally, I am happy REDDY People. TV in association Hyderabad is a city of that justice is done.” ON THE FEMININE AND with FICCI FLO Hyderabad, dreams, she added. Other speakers include THE FEMINIST VOICE IN he third edition of Since then the festival has after three years of multi- Speaking on the occasion, Elahe Hiptoola, Co-founder the Telangana received tremendous city events across six cities in Shaili Chopra spoke about of Lamakaan, a cultural FICTION, THE CULTURE Bengali Film response from movie lovers India. This edition of the the origins of the festival in space in the city. She termed OF HYDERABAD, FOOD T Festival that con- in Hyderabad. There are festival was curated by She 2016 and the 18 editions of Hyderabad as the most TRENDS, BLOGGING, cluded over the over eight lakh Bengalis The People. TV Founder the festival that were held so inclusive city. Tara weekend, residing in Hyderabad, who Shaili Chopra and Ideas far in different cities. “In the Deshpande, hotelier-turned- CONTEMPORARY enthralled movie lovers by are parched for cultural Editor Kiran Manral. last three years, the festival author described Hyderabad WOMEN’S WRITING, screening over 20 diverse, shows or movie screenings The focus of the festival reached 95 million women. as a stunning city. critically acclaimed movies in Bengali. The objective of was women’s writings from Half of the 1.3 billion popu- Shaili Chopra added, “As I AIMED TO INSPIRE in the presence of renowned this festival is to unite the Hyderabad. The fest provid- lation of this country are see it, women writers are CHANGE actors and directors at huge diaspora living here Prasads Labs. and help them connect with The festival is being their artistic, social and cul- organised by the Hyderabad tural roots.” Bengali Samiti in associa- He informed that over 50 tion with Utsab Cultural film delegates from Kolkata Association and Moving and Delhi attended the Images since 2017. SK Joshi, event and interacted with Chief Secretary, Govt. of the audience. He shares, Telangana, Jayesh Ranjan, “Along with Bengali films, Principal Secretary and the festival screened three Mamidi Harikrishna, international films and some Director, Department of short films about societal Language and Culture issues. We have named this attended the event along film festival Aayna, which with Bengali actors like means Mirroring Life, and Aparna Sen and Rakhee aim to celebrate all the emo- Gulzar. tions in reel that we The first day of the festi- encounter in reality.” val highlighted three criti- Mamidi Harikrishna said, cally acclaimed Bengali sive array of 10 feature theatre workshops by “I am very happy this festi- films and one French block- films, eight short films and Mohammad Ali Baig and a val is being held in buster. Movies like Nirbaan, three foreign films were photo exhibition by Hyderabad. Bengalis have Ami Joy Chatterjee, showcased to celebrate the Debasish Sen Sharma, an been living here even before Samsaara, Bohomaan, Purbo work of national and inter- independent filmmaker and independence. Their cul- Poschim Dokkhin Uttor national filmmakers at this director. ture, traditions and movies Ashbei, Kolkatay Kohinoor, year’s festival. Ranjan Kumar Roy, are very similar to ours. I Sahobashey, Mitin Mashi Apart from the movie Chairman, TBFF and presi- hope such events help prop- and a few other short films screenings, the festival also dent of HBS, said, “The first agate different cultures and were screened. An impres- had activities like acting and edition was held in 2017. traditions in Hyderabad.” 10

Vijayawada Monday December 9, 2019 what’s brewing? IN 2020, the Bollywood cricket movie moves to its next level ricket seems to be comedy and, at times, some returning in the action. Barring the odd Iqbal or mindspace of biopics of Dhoni and Azhar, Bollywood filmmak- these films were not so much C ers, with a few high- about cricket or cricketers. profile projects lined The upcoming films on crick- up for release next year. et and cricketers will also look In 2020, Ranveer Singh plays for formula in the stories of Kapil Dev in ’83, ’s cricket and cricketers, but in film about India’s historic victo- keeping with contemporary ry at the cricket World Cup of Bollywood trends, aim at doing 1983. Shahid Kapoor, after Kabir so with a context that makes the Singh, seems to have struck gold game relevant to the plot. with remakes of Telugu hits. His That’s something that excites next, Jersey is a Bollywood the audience these days. A quick remake of Gowtham Tinnanuri’s scan of the welcome that the Telugu film of the same name, Mithali Raj biopic is seeing on and it narrates the story of a social media ever since it was failed cricketer who decides to announced a while back tells revive his career against all odds you as much. despite being in his late thirties. “Can’t wait already”, “your Then there is the Mithali Raj biopic will be a must watch”, biopic, which stars Taapsee “another cricket biopic, already Pannu as the protagonist. A film excited for it” — are some of the titled God Of Cricket has also comments left on Twitter earlier been announced on cricketing this month after Viacom18 legend ’s birth- Studio announced that actress day this year. TaapseePannu will be bringing Sure, Bollywood has always the story of Mithali alive on the been fascinated by cricket, silver screen with a biopic titled which remains a religion in Shabaash Mithu. India. In the past, we have had “It’s not just a biopic of a per- Lagaan, Iqbal, Patiala House, Dil sonality but a larger story on Bole Hadippa, Jannat, Chain how Indian women cricket team Kulii Ki Main Kulii, M.S. Dhoni: rose to great heights and their The Untold Story, Azhar and The battles against the odds. It’s also Zoya Factor among others. In about the biases in our society, If sources are to be believed, on a winning spree. “You can’t the nineties, too, there was the about the rising Indian women filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has be telling stories of losers and odd attempt to cash in on the and their struggle,” Ajit been approached with two films expect them to run (at the box sport with Aamir Khan starring Andhare, COO, Viacom18 based on cricket. The first, a Fox office),” he told IANS. as a cricketing star in Dev Studios, told IANS. Star film, aims at being a larger- Actors are also enjoying Anand’s Awwal Number. Andhare was watching the than-life Lala Amarnath biopic telling stories of sports personal- Still earlier, in the eighties, multiple-Oscar nominated film that has been written by Piyush ities. Angad Bedi, who played real-life cricketer Sandeep Patil of 2016, Hidden Figures, when “We then went about develop- Kapil Dev led the underdog odds — a David versus Goliath Gupta and Neeraj Singh. The cricketer in this year’s film The (incidentally, among the heroes the idea of his film dawned in ing the screenplay and finally Indian cricket team to a famous story that will give everyone second is a cricket story being Zoya Factor and the web series of the 1983 team that won his mind. “Hidden Figures tells got it right after changing many victory against the mighty West goosebumps,” Shibasish Sarkar, written by Abhijat Joshi. Inside Edge 2, shared: “I like to World Cup) starred as a reel-life the true story of African a writers. After several iterations Indies in the final of the 1983 Group CEO, Reliance “Cricket is not just a game. In play a sportsperson. Their lives cricketer in a film called Kabhi American women who helped between me and our in-house World Cup. ’83, which features Entertainment, told IANS. India, it’s a religion that unites are extremely close to the lives Ajnabi The (1985). Also, Kumar the US win the space race. On team member we developed the Ranveer Singh, Tahir Raj Bhasin “India won Independence in people. The biting of the nails, that we (actors) lead. They are Gaurav — a teenybopper star of reflection, it struck me that just final screenplay. and Ammy Virk, among others, 1947 but the ’83 World Cup win the racing of the hearts — all of full of ups and downs. One day the era-- played a cricketer in like the African women’s was the first choice for the role is co-produced by Reliance is our independence in sports. these are familiar to Indians you are a hero, the next day, All Rounder (1984). exploits are not widely known, and it’s great that we got her nod Entertainment, Phantom Films For us, ’83 is a story that needs who are the most passionate media and people put you down There is a difference between so are our women cricketers! immediately after the narration and Nadiadwala Grandson to be told — a true story that fans in the world of Cricket. We if you are not giving your best.” the upcoming stock of cricket And that when cricket is a reli- to her. Rahul Dholakia loved the Entertainment. placed India on the global crick- aim at telling stories that res- So far he has played fictional movies and the older ones. In gion in India. So I developed a script, shares this dream and is ’83 is not just a film about eting map. The ’83 World Cup onate with the masses,” said characters, he wouldn’t mind most cases, Bollywood films of story idea around this core and on board as director,” added cricket, it is about the human was a game-changer as it Sarkar. featuring in a biopic. “I would the past that had cricket as a went about securing the life Andhare. spirit and hope. Whether you rewrote India’s cricketing histo- Trade expert Vinod Mirani love to do a biopic on a bowler backdrop were only using the rights of Mithali Raj who both Filmmaker Kabir Khan’s ’83, are a cricket fan or not, the story ry. We just want to bring this feels that Hindi filmmakers are like Zaheer Khan or Harbhajan sport to unfold a formulaic story as captain and a feisty woman on the other hand, will take the will resonate with you. It is incredible story to the audience,” making movies around cricket Singh. I would love to see their of romance, drama, melodrama, epitomises this irony,” he said. audience back to the time when about men who won against all he added. or sports in general as India is struggles on screen,” said Angad.

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defies logic. If you have Lakshmi remains my most Venky strong answers for his favourite film of his. Which Ahead of queries, he gets convinced,” is why, I’ve penned some Bobby recalls, adding, “Yes, mass elements for his role Mama release, there were times where I got which blended well with the vexed with this tendency of story. The idea was to present Bobby speaks his but overall, I enjoyed it. It a Venky of old times,” he Bobby takes the was a smooth torture. He mentions. to NAGARAJ doesn’t demand things to be ’s release date done his way or gets into an has been a subject of much GOUD about argument. He only needs discussion for the past one convincing answers. I learnt a month, so much that the usu- his reluctance to lot from him.” ally controversies-free Suresh Talking about Venky Babu was trolled for it. It’s Mama and his lead actors’ another story that the pro- hear the film’s roles, he says, “Venkatesh ducer announced the release story initially, ‘EMOTIONAL' route garu plays Venkataratnam date as December 13 last aka Military Naidu. He is week. Clarifying the reasons hen writer Kona opinions about the story. extremely fond of Kisan and behind his producer holding changes he Venkat put for- Later, he gave me a freehand Jawan. Chaitanya completes up the date for so long, ward a proposal to to give my own touch to the his college in a city, spends Bobby adds, “Even when my made, working KS Ravindra aka story. I’ve travelled to some time with mama at wife asked about the release W Bobby that Suresh Palakollu with my team of town and later joins the mili- date, I would give her five with has a writers but couldn’t write tary. Why Naidu couldn’t go dates, narrowing down from story that fits Venkatesh anything for first four days. to Army and why Chay goes the 10 Suresh garu had. The Babu and others and and On the fifth day, we cracked to the Army is the film’s gist. thing is he wanted the best whether he was inter- the military angle to the story. It’s a fun-filled family enter- release date possible for the ested to direct it, What if the mama is from a tainer packed with emotions film as it’s his father Dr D Bobby was reluctant town and his nephew is at the and mass elements in abun- Ramanaidu garu’s dream to to hear it out. border, protecting the coun- dance. I was praised for the see Venky garu and Chay in a Being an estab- try? We developed this idea drama in and film together. He spoke to lished writer, he into a full-fledged script and this time around, I focused multiple distributors and wanted to direct later gave a narration to more on emotions. Both the they gave him different his own story. “I Suresh Babu garu, thinking actors share equal screen options. Our initial date was avoided listen- that he wouldn’t like it as we time in the film. The chal- Dasara and we were prepared ing to it but gave the story a complete lenging part of penning the for it. But with the shoot a somehow tweak. He was sold, saying it’s story was to present their week away from a wrap up, after 10 days superb,” Bobby points out. bond in a way that uncles Venky garu sustained a liga- Kona garu Admittedly, the director’s leaving out of cinema halls ment tear on sets, requiring ensured joy knew no bounds but after will be reminded of their him to take rest. The pending that I was a week, he realised why nephews and nephews’ vice- portions had to wait until he shared Suresh carries the reputation versa. Also, I was branded as recovered.” the of being a tough guy to a good commercial writer but story. I please with, in the industry I had this feeling of not doing liked circles. “He started posing a visually rich film till now. I IT’S BEEN A WHILE the questions to me on a board, compensated that with Venky listing out the good and bad Mama. I was sure that if I SINCE VENKY WAS elements of the story. I was make a good film with both FEATURED IN A FULL- bond between perplexed. Here was a man Venky garu and Chay, my LENGTH MASS FILM. mama (Venkatesh) who a week ago described name would reach more and alludu (Chay) the story as superb and now amongst the audience.” WHICH IS WHY, from the story but didn’t is quizzing me over it. By Besides the fun that BOBBY PENNED SOME take a fancy to other ele- then, I said goodbye to the Venkatesh roles usually carry, ments surrounding it. I alternate project I had in Bobby had emphasised on MASS ELEMENTS FOR couldn’t tell the same to Kona hand with a big production taking the advantage of the HIS ROLE WHICH garu and Suresh Babu, fearing house. However, I began to mass image the actor com- that they might feel bad. understand Suresh Babu mands. “I like his introduc- BLENDED WELL WITH However, one day Suresh garu’s way of functioning. It tion scene in Lakshmi. It’s THE STORY. THE IDEA Babu garu rang me and asked was a fun and positive expe- been a while since he was me if I can meet him. I met rience altogether. He would- featured in a full-length mass WAS TO PRESENT A him; put forward my honest n’t ask a question which film. He did Tulasi but VENKY OF OLD TIMES Danayya picks POOJA ZHAVERI teams Maruthi to launch his son up with Ashish Gandhi uzz about will be taking away a DVV cool Rs 6 crore for the ooja Zhaveri, who was floors in the last week of this Ashish said he was waiting Danayya project, which will be his seen in films like month and will be wrapped up in for a concept driven story launching his highest pay packet till Bham Bholenath and two schedules. after Natakam and as luck B son as an date. The film will most P Dwaraka among oth- Pooja said the film’s concept would have it he got the actor has been likely go to floors next ers, has signed a new drove her to greenlit it. “Also, I fitting story from doing the rounds for year and Danayya will be film, DTS, opposite was happy to work with music Abhiram. more than a year now. producing it under his Ashish Gandhi, who is known for composer Sai Karthik and cine- “After our journey Sometime back it was DVV Entertainments,” his turn in Natakam. To mark the matographer Satish again. The started, we narrated the reported that Teja was set said a directorial debut of P Abhiram, film’s team exudes a lot of energy. story to producer to introduce the young- source. the film, a concept-driven drama, This is the first time I’ll be work- Ganga Reddy who ster but the reports died was launched in Hyderabad on ing with Ashish and I hope our immediately decided to soon after. The latest we Sunday. According to producer chemistry sizzles on screen,” she produce it,” the actor hear is that the producer Ganga Reddy, it will go to added. informed. has initiated talks with Maruthi. “The talks are in an advanced stage. It’s most likely that Maruthi will be taking up the Mega family offer as he hasn’t com- mitted to any other mourns actor after Prathiroju fan’s demise Pandage. Danayya had Megastar Chiranjeevi a word with and Allu Arjun consoled the director the family members of early this year Noor Mohammad fondly itself but known as Noor bhai who Maruthi passed away on Sunday couldn’t com- morning following heart mit to it as he attack. A diehard fan of was busy working Chiranjeevi, Noor was on multiple stories. the president of Greater The director Hyderabad Chiranjeevi fans association, having carried out many charita- ble events in the name of Chiru and Ram Charan. Expressing his grief, Chiru said Noor’s death loss is a loss to him and that he would stand by his family. Describing Noor as a gem of a per- son, Allu Arjun said he will help the family in whichever way possible. AMMA RAJYAMLO… gets censor board clearance am Gopal Varma’s Amma November 27 had asked the regional is not meant to favour anyone or Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu censor board to watch the film within demean anyone. It was my simple (initially titled Kamma a week and issue a certification taking attempt to make a satire. Some per- R Rajyamlo Kadapa Reddlu), into consideration objections if any. sons can make for an easy satire which ran into censor Based on events post May 2019 because of their personalities and the troubles has been cleared and envisions what politics in situations they are in. We can make a by the revising committee comprising Andhra Pradesh would be like in satire on Donald Trump but not so of nine members on Saturday. It was September 2020, the film, joint pro- much on Barack Obama because of issued a ‘U/A’ certificate with cuts. duction venture between Ajay their personality differences. It does- The film was supposed to release last Mysore, T Naresh Kumar, and T n't boil down to their administrative month end but failing to get a censor Sridhar, will now be releasing on acumen for sure,” Varma, who direct- certificate, its release had to be held December 12. “The futuristic idea ed the film with Siddarth T, had said up. The Telangana High Court on itself carries a tonne of fun. The film about the film. VIJAYAWADA | MONDAY | DECEMBER 9, 2019 sport 12 SHIVAM TAKES INDIA TO 170/7 Dube makes most of rare opportunity to bat at 3 by scoring maiden fifty in second T20

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hivam Dube justified his promotion in order Swith a smashing half-cen- tury but it was struggle for the other Indian batsmen as West Indies restricted the hosts to 170 for 7 in the second T20 International here on Sunday. Despite Dube's 54 off 30 balls, which had four huge sixes apart from three fours, India didn't get the required momentum during the death overs on a track where Caribbean seamers used a lot of back of length slower deliver- ies along with well disguised short balls. The last five overs in the Churchill beat Mohun Bagan 4-2 Indian innings produced only 38 runs and West Indies were KALYANI: Trinidadian hitman Ceesay saw Robert Junior favour of Churchill. able to compensate for the 13 Willis Plaza stamped his class Primus finding the back of the A shattered Mohun Bagan wides and two no-balls that yet again as he struck a brace to net from a well-directed head- thereafter kept making mis- they bowled during the help Churchill Brother FC beat er. takes in the midfield, even as evening. West Indies' Hayden Walsh, center, celebrates the dismissal of Shivam Dube PTI Mohun Bagan 4-2 in an I- The Mariners' efforts, how- Churchill defence was caught Kesrick Williams after League match here on Sunday. ever, got the desired result when off guard by youngster super- being subjected to humilia- The highlight of falling to Williams as he mist- Plaza (2nd, 38rth) and an individual effort from sub Shubha Ghosh in the dying tion from Virat Kohli, came imed a cut. Robert Primus (29th) did the Naorem inside the Churchill moments of the game. back well with figures of 2 for the Indian KL Rahul who hit a classy damage in the first-half before Box helped the home side earn The young striker who 30 in four overs including the innings was giant half-century in the first match Radanfah Abu Bakr (76th) put a penalty in the 33rd minute. replaced Naorem converted a prized scalp of the Indian cap- in Hyderabad, cracked a superb the match beyond the reach of Spaniard Javier Gonzalez slot- pass from Colinas to earn some tain (19 of 17 balls). There was Mumbai all- , before he skied one Mohun Bagan. ted it calmly and the match respite for Mohun Bagan and no 'Notebook Celebrations' but from Pierre to Shimron For the Mariners, Fran sprung to life immediately. much-needed confidence for just a quiet 'finger on lips' this rounder Dube's Hetmyer to be dismissed for 11. Gonzalez (34th) converted from Churchill, who are known himself. time around. big-hitting Rohit Sharma (15) who the penalty spot and Subha for their attacking play, left no Mohun Bagan made a few The other bowler, who did not have a great outing in Ghosh (90th) found the target. chance to capitalise on their lead efforts to score but Salvador impressed was leg-spinner prowess which the series opener fell going for The first half began with the and made it 3-1 in the 38th Martinez squandered those Hayden Walsh (2/28 in 4 he finally a lap shot off Jason Holder's visitors taking charge right from minute through a Plaza scream- opportunities. overs), who pitched the ball bowling and had his leg stump the start. Churchill's efforts er from outside the box which In the final minutes of the good areas and was also able to displayed at the pegged back. yielded immediate result as caught Mariners goalkeeper injury time, a stunning strike get some sharp turn on his leg international West Indies' ploy of bowl- they took the lead in the second Debjit napping. Debjit fumbled from Beitia was beautifully breaks. ing back of the length did minute itself when their talis- while gloving the ball and parried away by Churchill's Left-arm spinner Khary level work as the deliveries were not manic Plaza made no mistake allowed it to roll into the goal. substitute goalkeeper James Pierry who gave away only 11 easily coming onto the bat in finding the back of the net, In the 76th minute, Israil Keithan. runs from his 2 overs in the Shivam Dube reacts during his innings in 2nd T20 on Sunday PTI international fifty in 27 balls (4 making it difficult for hitting connecting a cross from Gurung, who came off the With six points from two Powerplay, was surprisingly sixes, two fours). through the line. Only briefly, Gambian Dawda Ceesay. bench, floated a long ball from games, Churchill Brothers now not called on to bowl again. prowess which he finally dis- to the bowling of West Indies Skipper Kohli, who deci- it was Dube, who got a hang of Against the run of the play, the right flank and Abu Bakr sit on top of the I-League The highlight of the Indian played at the international captain Kieron Pollard, smash- mated the Windies attack in the Pollard's slower ones and the Red Machines doubled their leapt over his marker to score points table followed by innings was giant Mumbai all- level. ing three huge sixes in the ninth game on Friday, saw Dube go picked them up over deep lead in the 29th minute when a his first goal of this I-League Gokulam , separated by rounder Dube's big-hitting The southpaw took a liking over. He reached his maiden big, but couldn't get going, mid- region. perfect corner from Dawda season and make it 4-1 in goal difference. PTI Test specialists look to make most of Ranji game time Arrows, Aizawl quest for first win PTI n NEW DELHI are expected to feature post doping ban, Shaw will be his 50th first-class PNS n NEW DELHI in a significant number will be vying for the hundred. est specialists of games during the first third opener’s slot in the For Delhi, where off- ll India Football Federation TCheteshwar Pujara two months. Test side or at least a field drama dominates A(AIFF) developmental side will be looking for some And sooner than place back in the India news space, the team sans Indian Arrows will be hoping serious game time while later, Jasprit Bumrah and ‘A’ squad for the “shad- Ishant Sharma, who is for better fortunes when they wayward talent Prithvi Hardik Pandya are ow tour” of New expected to play some of take on Aizawl FC at the Tilak Shaw will aim for expected to play a few Zealand in January. the later games, will be Maidan today in Goa. redemption in what games to test their fit- He will face stiff banking on their pace Both seem focused as they promises to be an event- ness before they are back competition from trio of , are yet to taste a victory going ful three months of Ranji in the national fold. Gujarat’s Priyank Pradeep Sangwan and into the 10 fixture of the 13th Trophy starting today. Their presence will Panchal, Bengal’s Pawan Suyal to unsettle a Hero I-League season. The The 41-year-old only lift the pro- Abhimanyu Kerala line-up which has young Arrows got their season Wasim Jaffer also gears file of the tour- Easwaran and the likes of , underway against Gokulam up to roll back years nament as well his former India Sachin Baby and Jalaj Kerala and despite a resilient and make yet another as making it U-19 teammate Saxena. showing, fell short by a goal. impact in the tourna- competitive. Shubman Gill of Dhruv Shorey, Hiten Speaking ahead of the Rozario is very experienced. with tremendous fighting spir- ment. With Mayank Punjab, who Dalal and Nitish Rana match, Shanmugam Venkatesh, They will come out fighting after it. Neroca scored the first goal With them will be grabbing his spot in many consider to be will be hoping to give Head Coach, Indian Arrows their result in the first two through a free-kick and my the hundreds of young the Indian team, he as talented as the good account of them- reflected on his young side’s per- matches and we are working players missed some scoring talent, who will certain- would relish the chal- Mumbaikar if not more. selves against Sandeep formance against the current hard to get ready for the game.” chances. In the second half, we ly figure out their moti- lenge of facing Rahane, on his part, Warrier’s back-of-the- league leaders and said, “The Aizawl FC, on the other dominated the game in all vation and purpose dur- Ravichandran Ashwin, will like to make some length stuff and Basil game we played against hand, have just a point to show aspects and created many ing the marathon tour- expected to come up big hundreds and see if Thampi’s pace. Gokulam was good and we after their first two games, earn- chances but couldn’t find the tar- nament that will have a with a bagful of tricks he can sneak into the Last but not the least played really well — but in ing a draw at home against get.” record 38 teams includ- when Karnataka take on white ball squad in the is two-time defending patches. In some parts of the Mohun Bagan and losing to He also asserted the need to ing new entrant Tamil Nadu in a high- wake of some good red champions Vidarbha, who game, we were very good but Northeast rivals NEROCA FC remain calm and positive by Chandigarh. profile group B clash in ball performance even probably will depend on there are still a lot of things to in Imphal. adding, “My team comprises The national first- Dindigul. though it is highly Rajnish Gurbani’s seam- improve and work upon.” Stanley Rozario, Head young players who all are under class championship is Ashwin against improbable at the up stuff in the absence of Looking forward to their Coach, Aizawl FC remained 22 yrs. But they have improved BCCI’s most high-pro- Mayank and back in- moment. Umesh Yadav. But all eyes upcoming match, he further positive following their defeat in immensely and they will file domestic tourna- form Karun Nair will be For Pujara, it couldn’t will be on 41-year-old added, “Aizawl are a good side the Northeast derby and said, become a good asset for Aizawl ment and the months of the marquee duel in the have been a better place to Jaffer, who is only 853 runs and have quite a few quality “The match was played at a high FC and the country in the com- December and January Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara in a file picture PTI first round games. play the first game as shy of 20,000 first-class players. Their coach Stanley tempo and both teams played ing days.” could be very eventful Australia. Mayank Agarwal Similarly, Rahane Saurashtra take on runs. Jaffer’s insatiable for India’s Test and ‘A’ With India playing (Karnataka) and Shaw will have their Himachal Pradesh at appetite for runs, Ashwin’s team regulars while two Tests against New Ravichandran Ashwin own check lists when Dharamsala in chilly con- knack of showing who’s ‘Men in Blue’ under Zealand, starting from (Tamil Nadu), Umesh Mumbai take on Baroda ditions where Rishi the boss, Shaw’s auda- ‘I put my booster on’: Son Virat Kohli remain third-week of February, Yadav and Ishant in an away match. Dhawan and company are cious strokeplay are what engaged in their white- the likes of Pujara (for Sharma (both rested on Having made an expected to make the ball will make the months of ball battles against West Saurashtra), Ajinkya BCCI advice for their impressive return in the talk. A three-figure mark December, January and reveals secret to wonder-goal Indies, Sri Lanka and Rahane (Mumbai), respective first games) Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 will be a special one as it February special. LONDON: Son Heung-min admitted he considered passing before the Tottenham winger “put his PTI n KATHMANDU booster on” to score his astonishing goal of the season contender against Burnley. wimmers and wrestlers continued Son’s stroke of genius was hailed as one of the Stheir complete domination in their 252 & counting best goals in Tottenham’s glittering history as he respective disciplines as India continued virtually ran the entire length of the pitch before its commanding performance on yet India pulls ahead of rivals in yet another medal-laden day in SAG firing home in Saturday’s Premier League clash another medal-laden day to leave rival in north London. countries far behind in the South Asian Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho dubbed Games here on Sunday. the South Korea star “Son-aldo” in reference in The swimmers picked up a brilliant strike scored by Brazilian legend as many as 7 Gold, 2 Silver and Ronaldo for Barcelona against Compostela in 2 Bronze while the wrestlers 1996. clinched all the four yellow But Son said he was actually looking to pass metals on offer on Sunday to help India to Dele Alli before instead setting off on the add 38 medals (22 Gold, 10 Silver, 6 counter-attacking gem that earned compar- Bronze) on Day 7 of the regional Games. isons with Lionel Messi and George Weah. India’s total medal count stood at 252 “I saw Dele (Alli) running on the left side, (132 Gold, 79 Silver, 41 Bronze), leaving and many Burnley players,” Son said. behind hosts Nepal and Sri Lanka Wrestler Ravinder receives Gold medal “I tried to pass first of all to Dele, because he behind. Nepal has won 165 medals (45 ing Commonwealth Games champion was open but then one of their players followed Gold, 44 Silver, 76 Bronze) while Sri Vikas Krishan (men’s 69kg) and 2014 him so he wasn’t open any more. Lanka have collected 197 medals (36 CWG Bronze medallist Pinki Rani “Then I was just thinking ‘should I go?’, and Gold, 68 Silver, 93 Bronze). (women’s 51kg) leading the charge. I put my booster on. I took the right timing to Handball players added one Gold While Sparsh (52kg), Varinder the booster on. and one Silver by winning the women’s (60kg) and Narender (+91kg) were the “Then in two or three seconds I was in front event while finishing runners-up in the other boxers to reach the summit clash of the goal and I was really surprised. This kind the running,” Son told Spurs TV. men’s final. from the men, all the three women — of goal, especially at home, it makes me so proud “But I was still focused for the finish, I want- In fencing also, India picked up all Pinki Rani (51kg), Sonia Lather (57kg) and happy. It’s amazing.” ed to finish with this action. Imagine doing so the three Gold on offer by finishing on medals in all the 12 categories. by pinning her opponents down while and Manju Bamboriya (64kg) — cruised Harry Kane fired a brace with Lucas Moura well and then you miss the goal, I’d have been so top of the podium in the team events of While Sakshi was unstoppable on Ravinder had to work hard to clinch his into the finals. The only setback for India and Moussa Sissoko both on target too, but it was upset. men’s epee, men’s sabre and women’s foil. her way to the top podium finish in the Gold against Pakistan’s M Bilal after eas- was the defeat of Sachin in 81kg. Son’s stunning goal that hogged all the plaudits. “So I just tried to focus and finish well, and In wrestling, Indians continued 62kg category, U-23 world champi- ily overcoming the challenges posed by With eight Indian boxers sealing The humble 27-year-old, who has netted 10 I’m really happy to finish it. For me it’s difficult, their complete domination by clinching onships Silver medallist, Ravinder Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi wrestlers in their final places on Saturday, India will times this season, conceded he feared wasting his but every single goal is special. four Gold medals with Olympic Bronze clinched the Gold in the men’s freestyle the earlier rounds. now have a total of 15 boxers aiming for remarkable run as he set himself to face Burnley “I like to dribble, I like to score goals, so this medallist Sakshi Malik leading the 61kg. In boxing, seven Indian boxers the Gold medal. keeper Nick Pope. kind of goal is really special. So I’m just grateful charge. India have so far won Gold Sakshi won all her matches one sided entered the finals on Sunday with reign- “I was tired actually, really, really tired after for a special feeling like this.” AFP