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Volume: 12, Issue: 251 THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021, 12 Pages, ₹2 /- RNI No. MAHENG/2009/29332 www.afternoonvoice.com 'Drishti' ani 'Kon' editor Girish Kuber staged an interview to defame BJP leader?

“I was “Whatever Raj Thackeray “MLA Atul “The way Girish Kuber is heading the Editorial the state said about me is a brutal lie. Bhatkhalkar, not department of Loksatta and his writings in recent vice In 2009, BJP did not give me only criticized times is absolutely not suited to the journalistic president a ticket, but later on BJP Kuber but also standards. He is doing agenda-driven reporting of MNS leader Late Gopinath Munde protested against by frequently attacking BJP and its leaders, this during publicly regretted the same the book. Keeping is nothing but due to political inclination. His that time. Raj by stating that it was a wrong decision by this in mind, Bhatkhalkar was biased journalism is one-sided and all that he is doing is for Saheb told me that BJP. Navnirman Sena had strategically dragged for 2009’s his own political aspirations." offered me a ticket but I refused it. Sadly, so-called incident in Raj since BJP denied - Madhav Bhandari, Vice President of BJP Maharashtra Atul Bhatkhalkar's MNS was not getting a suitable candidate Thackeray's interview now in ticket, he offered in those days, you can check 2009’s 2021. The vendetta is quite "Girish Kuber is 's man, there him the same from Kandivali east candidate list of MNS, in visible, though we all can read is no doubt in it. He and Uddhav have a mutual MNS, which Atul the first two lists, there was no mention of Girish Kuber tie-up. In this particular interview I don’t think refused." Kandivali east. I can never leave BJP or and see how anti-Modi Girish has plotted anything, because Raj even remotely think of leaving the party." he is.” Thackeray is a very unpredictable speaker, he - Avadhut Wagh, speaks whatever comes to his mind and this could Media Panelist - Atul Bhatkhalkar, - Sambhaji Patil Nilangekar, be a coincidence. In search of political opportunities, calling of Maharashtra BJP MLA of Maharashtra BJP BJP, MLA from Nilanga constituency different politicians and asking for a ticket is not surprising.Raj Dr. Vaidehi Taman Thackeray is assumed to be close to Sharad Pawar because in the afternoon_voice election. There was another leader Lokhande who last assembly elections he tirelessly attacked BJP and Narendra had also come to me for a ticket. I had called Nitin Modi, but right now he is working parallelly with BJP.” Gadkari to inform about the unrest within his party ditor Girish Kuber’s virtual interview 'Drishti - Anil Thatte, Senior Journalist ani Kon' organized by Loksatta, has not gone leaders." Raj further said, "I told both of them, 'stay well with the state BJP leaders. On 1st June, where you are, this is the oldest political party and E you have grown with it, don’t be crazy just because “Renaissance State, a book by a senior journalist, Raj Thackeray, the President of Maharashtra which tracks the state’s history from the times of you are angry'”. Navnirman Sena appeared in an interview and made the Satavahanas. He made all unproven claims "This is how it happens. Even in the early days of many sensational statements on state politics. about Chhatrapati Sambhaji, warrior king and son , many people left. When they leave, they When asked about switching the loyalties by his of Chhatrapati Shivaji. For example, he has are alone," said Thackeray. party workers Raj in the interview said, "In the face written that Chhatrapati Sambhaji killed queen of every election, many leaders are seen moving to Bhandari further said, "Atul Bhatkhalkar is Soyarabai Bhosale, one of the wives of Chhatrapati Shivaji. She another party. Let me tell you the story of the 2009 among the senior leaders of BJP, his work within the was Sambhaji’s stepmother. However, according to many, this Assembly elections. BJP's Atul Bhatkhalkar had assembly and in his constituency is known to the claim finds no mention in historical documents.” come to me to ask for a ticket for the Assembly CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 - Vinayak Dinkar Mohidekar Indian Journalist turned politicians - some lost in time, some left with nothing, few made it to peak

oliticians and Media are known for friends with benefits. There Sena Mouthpiece are active in state politics. Sanjay Nirupam is with are two extreme sides of journalism and media houses these days, Samna and Shiv Sena, whereas Nirupam is with Congress and he quit Pthey are totally anti of some political party or pro to some but Dopahar Ka long back. Somewhere being in politics, their barely any neutral journalists. Political ambitions of media house owners journalism makes them bonded. and editors are not new to Indian politics. The relationship between some Vijay Darda was Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of while media owners and the Rajya Sabha has stretched over longer time spans. serving three terms in the Rajya Sabha. Subhash Chandra of Zee also Times proprietor KK Birla was a Rajya Sabha MP for 18 years played his innings and given how entrenched his media house is with the while his daughter was also an MP recently. ruling BJP, it could be a long one. Media houses think their empires can Narendra Mohan Gupta and Mahendra Mohan Gupta of Jagran benefit from closeness to those in power. Political parties think a friendly Prakashan, which publishes , managed nominations from media realm is useful for their kingdom. It’s all barter, give and take at the the BJP and the . end of the day. Dr.Vaidehi to Sanjay Nirupam, both the editors of Saamana, Shiv CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 Voices AFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 03 Empty coffers make Delhi Government take anti-public decision of home-delivery sale of liquor during corona-lockdown uge self-publicity advertisement expenses, freebies nowhere seen Hin the country like electricity, water, medicines etc etc, corona-relief to Since Delhi is a Union selected categories of people aiming Territory, Central towards political advantage, and extra- ordinary rupees one-crore compensation Government should “ on death of each of corona-warriors exercise its powers to again aimed for vote-bank politics to ensure financial selected ones were bound to make censuring on abnormal coffers of Delhi Government making it extra-ordinary huge necessary to urgently earn revenue by spending by Delhi taking anti-public step of promoting sale of liquor through home-delivery. Even Government so that more surprising is that Lt Governor is need for anti-public adopting a mute silence on such extra- promotion of sale of ordinary expenses requiring heavy sale of liquor may not be liquor. We have an unique example of needed.” Odisha where Chief Minister faces every problem silently and effectively without useless self-publicity even gracefully liquor either through home-delivery or need for anti-public promotion of sale Madhu Agrawal declining to over-burden central otherwise. Since members of large of liquor may not be needed. government by claiming as some sort of families suffer from head or any other Considering unfair spending for political right relief for cyclone. family-member spending on liquor, gains by Delhi Government, Central Even if sale of liquor was to be restriction on sale of liquor must also Government in larger interest of people promoted for covering deficiency of have been imposed on ration-cards with of Delhi should enforce Chandigarh-like state-exchequer, then at least it must families having more than two children. Administrator-system for Delhi have been ensured to link sale of liquor Since Delhi is a Union Territory, abolishing state-assembly. Otherwise with both Aadhar-numbers and ration- Central Government should exercise its also Delhi being capital city should be cards so as to ensure elimination of all powers to ensure financial censuring ruled by Central government only with types of subsidies, freebies or even on abnormal extra-ordinary huge normal civic aspects taken care of by corona-relief from all those purchasing spending by Delhi Government so that civic bodies.

Letters to the they are no more. Conduct special vax drive for Vaidyas (Ayurvedic doctors) to perform Sometimes I do watch their movies footpath dwellers as well apart surgery, it was the IMA who strongly editor on YouTube. from looking for symptoms in opposed it! The IMA's opinion was Besides the above-named comedians, Animals taken as the opinion of the entire 'Doctors mark 'Black Day' we also had very good actors and BMC should undertake a Vax drive to medical profession. It has not been against Ramdev' actresses like Rajesh Khanna, Sanjeev jab thousands of beggars & petty forgotten that John Rose, who cared for It is well understood by all as though Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Dev workers who are forced to stay on the lives of doctors and demanded that everyone has a liberty air their views, Anand, Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, footpaths for want of shelter. People their sacrifices be paid, threatened the one needs to be extra cautious when Vyjayanthimala, Geeta Bali, Madhubala, without an address will not have an government with a hunger strike during you criticise a medical pathy. As such Nimmi, Nadira, Shyama, and Meena Aadhar Card & govt should come out Corona's time. The IMA was founded Ramdev doesn't have any degree in Shorey. with an special scheme so that these by the British in 1920. It is still Ayurvedic medicine, so he doesn't have The present generation of people too can be vaccinated. COVID is converting Indians to Christianity as per a right to derogate allopathy that too actors/actresses get paid in crores (Rs an infectious disease which means one their then intention. That is why 78 so callously. It is a fact that this 20 crore to be precise) for a single is safe if others are unaffected of the million Ayurvedic doctors from the pandemic made people Ayurveda movie but they have no talent at all and virus & 100 percent vaccination is the National Integrated Medical Association friendly but more stress was on the cannot even act in films. only way to eradicate the disease. (NIMA) have joined hands with the allopathic doctors and hospitals. Take a look at Guru Dutt, Dev Anand, There is very little study to confirm if Union Health Minister Harshvardhan to Blaming them for the deaths is very Raj Kapoor and . They animals too can be infected of COVID & fight against the IMA's monopoly & has cruel and unasked for. Baba Ramdev were superb actors and actresses and spread the virus. In all probability they been asked to take action against the speaks very animatedly whenever he is their films will be remembered for the can as the virus targets the lungs & no IMA. interviewed but it dies not mean he next 100 years. They were not paid in living creature can survive without - Aparna Jagtap should take serious potshots at crores or lakhs but just in thousands --- breathing. Pet lovers should be careful allopathy. around Rs 50 thousand for a movie). & look for symptoms in their pets and - Maya Hemant Bhatkar We also had superb dancers like take remedial steps by visiting Faryal, Cuckoo, Helen, Bindu and Aruna Veterinary doctors for help whenever I miss Tun Tun and Irani and playback singers like Geeta the situation arises! Manorama very much Dutt, Shamshad Begum, Mohammad - SN Kabra Gone are the days when Bollywood Rafi and Kishore Kumar whose dances Readers are requested to mail had very good comedians like Tun Tun, and songs will always be remembered. IMA's monopoly Letters to the Editor only at Manorama, Preeti Ganguly, The present generation of The actions of the Indian Medical Rajendranath, Jagdeep, Kesto actors/actresses will be forgotten after a Association (IMA) are coming to the [email protected] Mukherjee, Paintal and Johnny Walker. I few years. fore through various channels. When No postal letters will be entertained really miss them very much, now that - Jubel D'Cruz the government decided to allow (The views expressed are authors' own.) afternoonvoice.com [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

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Your comments on Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra only after Sambhaji Maharaj passed away. statements regarding the present That is the spirit of Sambhaji Maharaj and his sacrifice Atul Bhatkhalkar issue? as he refused to convert himself which is highly BJP has Member of Legislative Assembly Whatever Raj Thackeray has commendable. This is the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj from Mumbai's Kandivali East said, is absolutely false. In and if one goes through all historical records, constituency has been an RSS Pracharak. He 2009 I was denied a BJP everybody is hailed. Sambhaji Maharaj was not only a has been with since June ticket which is a fact. capable person but also a great ruler. He was an 1991 and was office secretary of the Party from But this misjudgment acclaimed pandit and wrote poems in Sanskrit. more September 1991. For four years, he participated as by the party was Thus, criticizing Sambhaji Maharaj by stating that he the secretary and publicity representative for the publicly stated by Late killed many people because he wanted to become heir Bharatiya Janata Party in the Maharashtra Assembly Gopinath Munde. At to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is nothing but Elections and Parliament elections. An ordinary man with that time as MNS had foolishness. It’s understood that the king’s firstborn will extraordinary leadership qualities and his hard work is not selected their naturally be heir to the throne and thus to allege that faith hugely contributed to the development of the Kandivali- own candidate, they to become king of "Hindu Samrajya" he has killed east and Western Express highway. Atul Bhatkhalkar, offered me a ticket Taramati and others to reach the throne is trivial and spoke to our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Vaidehi Taman keeping the 'Marathi absolute humbug. Rather such storytelling clearly over the controversial statements made by MNS Manoos' spirit in mind. showcases the non-academic aspect of the writer chief Raj Thackeray, in his interview with But since my loyalties Girish Kuber and it has been witnessed many times in in me Loksatta's editor Girish Kuber in their laid with BJP and did not his writings. My only demand was to correct the series called "Drushti ani Kon". ever think of leaving them, I narration. did not accept MNS’s ticket offer. Why are Girish Kuber like left-wingers so hellbent on twisting history? than Raj Twisting the nations historical facts is their intellectual Today you are in a senior position on the BJP panel and have created a good presence, agenda. After Modi has become prime minister of our but when Thackeray makes such statements, country, they could launch this intellectual war against what is your response? the right-wingers and that's why they are trying to Thackeray When Raj Thackeray made those allegations, BJP distort history. When Atal Ji became the prime minister, leaders completely ignored him as they have more faith suddenly all leftist raked up Swatantra Veer Savarkar's in me than Raj Thackeray. Undeterred I continued to so-called mercy petition, but ironically Savarkar himself - Atul Bhatkhalkar function with focus on my work. I sincerely supported has written about this in his book "Kala Pani", that too the 2009 election and actively participated in election before independence. Revolutionaries writing petitions candidates rallies, but sadly they have not considered to the Britishers was not a new thing and a normal that. Rather I am amused that a matter which has not process. But because of this ideological warfare which happened in 2009, they have raked up presently in they are losing, they are trying to distort history and 2021 and I question the very reasoning behind that is their main issue. Loksatta presenting it as "Breaking News". This surely is a sign that my political presence has increased How will you counter Girish Kuber for these therefore such news is definitely something more than allegations? what meets the eye. Earlier also many writers have criticized Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on very wrong matters, so this is just Why have you objected to Girish Kuber's book? one more attempt to the list. Sambhaji is a king who Whatever he has stated about Sambhaji Maharaj, was sacrificed his life for Hindutva, Hindu ideology and religion. factually incorrect. If you go through the timeline of I don't think such allegations will make any difference. Sambhaji Maharaj, he ruled for nine years in which he successfully fought What is your move to counter allegations made against Aurangzeb by Raj Thackeray? for all nine years. An Kindly note, that unlike Raj Thackeray and Girish important point to be Kuber, I am a person who got elected twice by a noted is that margin of more than forty thousand votes, so these Aurangzeb came into numbers speak for themselves. For me, people like Raj Thackeray and Girish Kuber have no credibility. Raj campaigned for Congress and NCP in Lok Sabha, in Assembly he campaigned for himself, thus I don't think he has any political credibility.

What is your message to our readers on analyzing such subjects when published? This is a deliberate attempt towards BJP and me to divert attention from real issues. Before making any allegations towards BJP, Raj Thackeray must first explain why he has not yet criticized Girish Kuber's book? Rather Raj should not have given an interview to Girish Kuber unless he rendered an apology. If you go through the official stand of Raj Thackeray earlier regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Maharashtra history, he should have demanded an apology from Girish Kuber. Presently neither Girish is ready to render an apology or delete that portion from his book. Silence on this matter shows the hypocrisy of Raj Thackeray.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 City AFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 05 Make your village 'corona free', Loksatta editor Girish Kuber staged in Rs 50 lakh: State govt h e M a h a r a s h t r a third of Rs 15 lakh, the minister

g o v e r n m e n t o n said. an interview to defame BJP leader? Wednesday announced a There are six revenue divisions << T There is another example of he is working parallelly with BJP. “corona free village” contest in the state, hence there will be PAGE 1 Madhukar Bhave of Loksatta, In politics no one is a friend or with an aim to encourage steps a total of 18 prizes. The total he was also enslaved by foe, everything is situational. He to curb the spread of COVID-19 prize money is Rs 5.4 crore, he people, so there was no reason Congress for fifteen years with will be in alliance with BJP in the in rural areas of the state. said. for Kuber to bring up an the carrot stick of MLC, he used upcoming Municipal elections. I Chief Minister Uddhav The villages which win the incident that had happened in to give speeches for Congress am sure even Girish Kuber Thackeray recently lauded contest will also get an 2009 again in 2021.” and finally died without might not have expected this efforts made by some villages to additional amount equivalent becoming a Member of the answer from Raj Thackeray, the stem the spread of the viral to the prize money as BJP's Sambhaji Patil Legislative Council. Entrapping statement on Bhatkhalkar infection and announced the encouragement, and itwill be Nilangekar, MLA from Nilanga the journalists and editors for might be even a surprise to “My Village Corona Free” utilised for development works constituency said, "Girish their political ambitions by him." initiative. in those villages, the minister Kuber authored a book called political parties is a very old Thatte also added, "These The “corona free village” said. 'Renaissance State, The practice. It is like, you scratch days journalism and politics that contest is part of the initiative The participating villages will Unwritten Story of the Making my back and I will scratch yours, has emerged with a very announced by the chief be judged on 22 criteria, he of Maharashtra', in this book he ironically the journalism takes a peculiar combination. For m i n i s t e r, s t a t e R u r a l said, adding that a committee has twisted the history by backseat and only agenda- example, Girish Kuber, criticizes Development Minister Hasan will be set up to judge the making insulting statements on driven slavery of writing Shiv Sena but always hails Mushrif said in a statement. villages. Sambhaji Raje. He is a hardcore remains." Uddhav, there are many Prizes will be given to three Thackeray in a virtual address leftist but somehow inclined Thatte further said, "In this journalists who condemn BJP village panchayats doing good on Sunday lauded Ruturaj towards Uddhav Thackeray for particular interview I don’t think but they maintain loyalties to w o r k i n C O V I D - 1 9 Deshmukh (21), the youngest his safe landing in politics as an Girish has plotted anything, Modi, likewise people praise management in each revenue sarpanch in Maharashtra, and MP.” because Raj Thackeray is a very Congress but they don't division. his task force to keep their While speaking on the unpredictable speaker, he support in The first prize will be of Rs 50 Ghatne village in controversy Senior Journalist speaks whatever comes to his particular.” lakh, second of Rs 25 lakh and district free of coronavirus. Anil Thatte said, "Girish Kuber is Uddhav Thackeray's man, mind and this could be a Vinayak Mohidekar further State is blaming Centre to hide its failure, there is no doubt in it. He and coincidence. In search of said, "This kind of journalism Uddhav have a mutual tie-up. political opportunities, calling and writing is dangerous and alleges Fadnavis over crop insurance Meanwhile, he has already different politicians and asking good to see the politicians JP leader Devendra state for revenue Abdul Sattar been confirmed as an MP from for a ticket is not surprising." condemning such substandard Fadnavis on Wednesday had alleged that insurance firms Shiv Sena though there is still a While posing the question writings.” c l a i m e d t h a t t h e were not paying compensation year for the elections till then he Thatte asked, "Tell me where is The point to note here is MLA B Krupa Shankar Singh now? In Atul Bhatkhalkar is still with BJP Maharashtra government was to farmers. has to serve Uddhav. In the past failing to ensure that insurance Against the payment of Congress took advantage of BJP or Congress? He is sitting on and stuck to his grounds, but f i r m s p a i d a d e q u a t e premium of Rs 5,800 crore by the editor of the fence. Whoever gives him a t h e s o - c a l l e d S a d a s h i v compensation to farmers despite the state and Centre last year, Loksatta and before making better deal will jump that side. Lokhande the then BJP MLA, heavy premium collection. only Rs 1,000 crore were paid him a Member of Parliament for Raj Thackeray is assumed to be whom Raj Thackeray had asked The Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress out to farmers, he had said. ten years he had to mortgage close to Sharad Pawar because to remain in BJP in 2009, had government was blaming the Agriculture minister Dada his journalism with Congress. in the last assembly elections he contested on the ticket of MNS Centre to hide its failure, he said, Bhuse had said there would be a He had to serve Indira Gandhi to tirelessly attacked BJP and from the Kurla constituency, speaking to reporters at Parbhani probe into this issue. Sonia Gandhi for decades. , but right now with 33,967 votes. in central Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Fadnavis, who The BJP-led government visited COVID-19 centres in the If vaccine drives can be held in housing societies, headed by him had made area, said ventilators provided insurance firms pay out about under the PM CARES Fund were why not at homes for senior citizens? HC to state Rs 4,000 crore against premium running well in hospitals in he Bombay High Court on the Vasai-Virar Municipal collection of Rs 576 crore, the Parbhani. Wednesday said when Corporation (in neighbouring former chief minister said. There have been allegations TCOVID-19 vaccination district) has started it in “The state government that ventilators provided by the drives are now being held in its area. delayed the tender process. The Centre were not functioning. several housing societies, why The court had last month government has the right to The BJP leader also took a authorities cannot take a step directed chairman of the appoint companies for crop swipe at the state government further and go to the homes of 'National Expert Group for insurance. They have failed. To for declaring standard rates for senior citizens, specially- abled Vaccine Administration of hide these failures, it is blaming COVID-19 treatment at private and bed-ridden people to COVID-19' (NEGVAC) set up by the Centre,” Fadnavis alleged. hospitals “after the caseload inoculate them. the Centre to consider the issue Earlier this week, minister of crossed 50 lakhs.” The court was hearing a PIL Wednesday noted that several of introducing the door-to-door filed by lawyers Dhruti Kapadia housing societies are now tying- vaccination drive. Drugs case accused tries and Kunal Tiwari, seeking a up with private hospitals and On Wednesday, Additional direction to the Union and state holding vaccination drives in Solicitor Anil Singh, governments to start door-to- the society premises itself. appearing for the Centre, sought to end life in Mumbai door vaccination for senior "If this is being done, then further time following which the drugs case accused consumed a toilet cleaner, the citizens above the age of 75, you (government and other court posted the matter for next allegedly tried to commit NCB official said. specially-abled, bed-ridden and authorities) can take a step hearing on June 8. Asuicide in the custody of He was rushed to the state- wheelchair-bound people. further and go to the homes of Singh told the HC that by the Narcotics Control Bureau run J J Hospital where he is The petition said such people such people (who are not able July-end, the availability of (NCB) in Mumbai, an official said undergoing treatment. His would not be in a position to to go to vaccination centres)," vaccines, both Covishield and on Wednesday. condition is reported to be out step out of their homes and Chief Justice Datta said. Covaxin, will increase. The incident took place on of danger, the official said. travel to vaccination centres. Kapadia on Wednesday told "Currently, there are 90 lakh Tuesday when the accused, The NCB had arrested the A division bench of Chief the court though the Centre's Covaxin doses available. identified as Ejaz Psycho, went accused in a drugs case, he Justice Dipankar Datta and policy says door-to-door By the end of July, the number to a washroom and allegedly added. Justice GS Kulkar ni on vaccination was not possible, will increase to 5.5 crore. afternoonvoice.com [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 News AFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 06 Mumbai, Bollywood write to BMC Mayor Naresh Mhaske's appealed to the CM commissioner to resume work resume vaccination for 18 to 44 year olds backdrop, Mayor Naresh mourns. AV Staff Mhaske has written to Chief Special Correspondent On May 31, a day after Chief [email protected] Minister Uddhav Thackeray [email protected] Minister Uddhav Thackeray d e m a n d i n g t h a t t h e announced the extension of s per the policy of the g o v e r n m e n t r e s u m e D Majethia, chairman (TV), the lockdown in Maharashtra, g o v e r n m e n t , vaccination between the ages Indian Film and Television the Federation of Western Avaccination campaign is of 18 and 44. JProducers’ Council (IFTPC), India Cine Employees (FWICE) underway in the municipal area At present, the supply of writes that television producers shot off a letter to the CMO and vaccination is being carried vaccines is regular and are eager to resume work in and BMC Commissioner Iqbal out in a highly planned manner vaccination of citizens between Mumbai as filming in other Singh Chahal with a singular as per the availability of vaccine. the ages of 18 to 44 years will states has increased their appeal. With the city’s daily But in the last few days, there also help in achieving the Thackeray that vaccination financial strain. “I’ve been cases dropping below 700, the has been very little response immunization objective as soon should be started for the paying the rent for my Wagle Ki cine body urged them to allow from the Center for vaccination as possible and will help in citizens in the age group of 18 Duniya set at Mira Road. There the resumption of work in the of 45 citizens and above. vaccinating as many citizens as to 44 years. The mayor has is no relief for producers media and entertainment This means that most of the possible. For this, Mayor Naresh expressed that this vaccination because even if we film outside (M&E) industry that has come citizens have completed the Mhaske has given a statement will be approved through the Mumbai, it only adds to our to a standstill since April 15. first dose. Against this to the Chief Minister Uddhavji government. expenses. We were hoping that Many films and serials are in shoots will resume by the first loss due lockdown and if they week of June, but the lockdown don’t resume work they will 18 years to 44 years — has turned to private has been extended again,” he break. Covid Lock-down, unusual traffic players to get vaccinated against jams is biggest challenge to Mumbai city — 18 years to 44 years — started to pick up pace as AV Staff has turned to private players to private hospitals are procuring [email protected] AV Staff get vaccinated against Covid- vaccine stock and the BMC has 19. With private hospitals allowed walk-ins for various [email protected] he vaccination drive managing to get their stock of categories. A civic official said, began for this age group vaccines from manufacturing “The public centres don't have e s t e r n E x p r e s s Tfrom May 1, though the companies directly, the group much of a crowd as there are Highway (WEH) is civic body was not prepared to is getting appointments online over 227 of them across the Walways over jammed inoculate them. On May 12, the for the same as the public city. Those aged 45 and above in spite of rigorous checking at Brihanmumbai Municipal vaccination centres are are walking in at public centres various nakabandi points in the Corporation (BMC) announced currently shut for them. In a to get their vaccines and those city. Traffic police said that with that the drive for the age group month’s time since the drive in the age group of 18 to 44 the extension of lockdown-like will be shut. However, four was opened for the age group, are getting their appointments taken seriously. curbs in the city, unusual traffic private centres had started to a t o t a l o f 2 . 3 8 l a k h online and taking their jabs.” DCP Gharge added that is seen every day, which led to inoculate citizens and many beneficiaries have been But if civic sources are to be various checkpoints along the an extensive nakabandi drive on from this age group started inoculated and majority of believed, the BMC is not likely WEH, on both north and the WEH. going to them in large these have been in the past 10 to start vaccinations for the southbound, like Dahisar Toll On Wednesday, the vehicular numbers. days at private hospitals. The age group 18 to 44 any time Naka, Jogeshwari stretch near traffic movement on the WEH The young population of the vaccination drive in the city has soon. had risen by at least 25 percent, I s m a i l Yu s u f C o l l e g e , said Deputy Commissioner of checkpoint near Vakola and the Police (Traffic Western), people northbound arm of the WEH Mumbai’s well-loved are travelling with own vehicles, near Vile Parle were some of the there is no ban on taxi or auto locations which saw heavy rickshaw. In spite of ban on c o n g e s t i o n d u e t o t h e dabbawalas are back in action various things, travel ban is not checking. thanks to office closures and Special Correspondent suspended railway travel, [email protected] leading to tiffin services Fadnavis mending his becoming a thing of the past. he restaurant industry is As the original backbones of dealing with another Mumbai’s food delivery system, ways with NCP Tslump in business as the both entities have now come current covid surge has led to together to form a symbiotic after he met NCP president state-level lockdowns. In most partnership to empower and AV Staff Sharad Pawar on Monday. cases, restaurants are open only enable each other over the next [email protected] During his day-long visit in for delivery.The industry, few months," Impresario Jalgaon, Fadnavis toured Raver meanwhile, has also been Handmade Restaurants said in a e v e n d r a F a d n a v i s and Muktainagar talukas. He promoting direct delivery from statement. As part of the pilot visited former BJP visited the district hospital to restaurants that they say will project, orders from its Social, Dleader and now NCP review the Covid-19 situation, help cut commissions that Smoke House Deli, and Salt leader Eknath Khadse’s and interacted with farmers in aggregators charge. However, dabbawalas to service direct Water Cafe restaurants in the residence during his Jalgaon banana plantation fields. orders via aggregators such as delivery of orders received via Lower Parel, Bandra (West), and district tour. Khadse and his Fadnavis said, “The unseasonal Swiggy and Zomato still form Impresario’s ordering platforms. BKC areas will be fulfilled by daughter Rohini were in rain and hailstorm has damaged the bulk of deliveries for most “While restaurants have been dabbawalas starting this week. Mumbai at the time. Khadse’s the banana plantation across the chains. Impresario Handmade devastated by the covid The orders will be received via d a u g h t e r- i n - l a w R a k s h a district. Farmers have incurred Restaurants, which runs lockdowns and subsequent I m p r e s a r i o ' s o w n t e c h Khadse, a BJP MP, hosted huge financial losses. The CM popular dining formats such as drop in revenue over the past platforms. The partnership will Fadnavis and party colleague and Deputy CM should provide Social and Smoke House Deli year, Mumbai’s dabbawalas roll out in phases over the next Girish Mahajan for tea. R s 5 0 , 0 0 0 p e r h e c t a re has partnered with Mumbai’s have been tragically out of jobs few months, it added. Fadnavis’s visit comes a day compensation to the farmers.” afternoonvoice.com [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 Nation AFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 07 Kerala assembly passes resolution urging Centre for free universal vaccination Who is responsible for India's confused vax programme? Priyanka asks Centre o n g r e s s G e n e r a l The Congress General S e c re t a r y P r i y a n k a Secretary further said that other CG a n d h i Va d r a o n federal countries like Germany, Wednesday once again took a US have followed completely potshot at the government over different process. The Centre the slow rate of vaccination, has procured the vaccines and asking who is responsible for allowed the states to distribute India's confused vaccination it. programme? " W h y d i d t h e M o d i "We are one of the biggest government not do so?" he Kerala Assembly on virus,'' George said. vaccine manufacturers in the Priyanka has launched who is Wednesday unanimously She noted that the first wave world. Yet only 3.4 per cent of in place to vaccinate every responsible campaign against Tpassed a resolution of COVID-19 had weakened the our population is fully people of ther country by next the Narendra Modi government demanding that the Centre economy and now the country vaccinated. Who is responsible year. over the vaccination process. provide COVID-19 vaccines free was facing the second wave. for India's confused and "It is now mid 2021 but the Congress spokesperson of cost to all states. ''If we could take necessary d i t h e r i n g v a c c i n a t i o n government's vaccination rate Jaiveer Shergill said, "More than Minister for Health, Women steps for speeding up the programme?" she tweeted is 1.9 million per day. We need 3 lakh people have lost their lives. and Child Welfare, Veena vaccination, it would help the w i t h t h e h a s h t a g o f seven to eight million people to On the other hand, only 3 per George, moved the resolution economy also,'' she said and #SpeakUpForFreeUniversalVacc be vaccinated every day to cent of the population has had in the House as the state reels urged everyone to join hands to ination. achieve that target. The Centre both doses of vaccines. Even under acute vaccine shortage. combat the pandemic and Priyanka also attached a first took all the responsibility today 97 per cent of the The resolution also requested ensure universal vaccination. video of herself saying on after that as the second wave population is deprived of the the central government for Setting aside their political August 15 last year Prime hit it started to abdicate vaccine because the BJP timely distribution of the differences, the members of the Minister Narendra Modi responsibility to the states," she government is not worried about vaccines. ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic declared that there was a plan said. the countrymen." ''In order to fight COVID-19, Front and the Congress-headed we need to provide free United Democratic Front Gujarat announces Rs 105 crore relief universal vaccination which will unanimously backed the ensure that all sections of the resolution after suggesting minor for fishermen affected by Cyclone Tauktae society are protected from the changes. he Gujarat government state government would pay a repair a fully damaged boat, the has announced a relief collective amount of Rs 25 crore state government would bear Former SC judge justice Arun Tpackage of Rs 105 crore to the affected fishermen to 10 percent of the interest for a for fishermen affected by compensate for the damage period of two years, said the cyclone Tauktae which caused caused to over 1,000 small and release. Mishra takes over as NHRC chief severe damage in the state's large-sized boats. Under the package, the state The post of the NHRC chief coastal belt last month, officials For a fully damaged small-sized government has also planned had been lying vacant since said on Wednesday. boat, the government would pay t o r e s t o r e t h e m a r i n e justice H L Dattu, ex-chief Chief Minister Vijay Rupani 50 percent of the boat value or Rs infrastructure which was justice of India, had completed decided on the relief package 75,000, whichever is less, the damaged in the cyclone. after reviewing the situation release said. In Jafrabad, the existing jetty his tenure in December 2020. during a meeting on Tuesday In case of a partially damaged would be extended up to 500 "Justice Arun Mishra today evening, an official release said. s m a l l - s i z e d b o a t , t h e meters, and the high mast joined as the new chairperson Cyclone Tauktae hit the compensation would be 50 electricity towers at the jetty will of the National Human Rights Gujarat coast on May 17 night percent of the boat value or Rs also be repaired, the release Commission. One panel with a very high wind speed of 35,000, whichever is less, it said. said. member has also joined," the about 220 kmph. For a fully damaged trawler, Similar restoration work will sources said. It caused major damage to the compensation would be Rs be carried out in the coastal Justice Mishra, who joined as anchored boats, fishing nets, 5 lakh or 50 percent of the towns of Nava Bandar and ormer Supreme Court an apex court judge on July 7, trawlers, and marine infrastructure trawler's value, it added. Saiyad Rajpara, and Shiyal Bet judge justice Arun Mishra 2014, demitted office in at Jafrabad, Rajula, Saiyad Rajpara, The state government will give island. Fon Wednesday took September 2020. Shiyal Bet, and Nava Bandar ports Rs 2,000 through direct benefit In all, the state government charge as the new chairperson Justice Dattu had joined the of the state, the release said, transfer to all those fishermen would spend Rs 80 crore for of the National Human Rights NHRC on February 29, 2016 adding that houses of fishermen whose boats were fully or restoring and strengthening the Commission, official sources after retiring as the CJI on were also damaged in the cyclone. partially damaged in the cyclone. marine infrastructure, the said. December 2, 2015. As part of the package, the On a loan of Rs 10 lakh to release said. MCDs facing unprecedented crisis due to corruption of ruling BJP: Delhi Dy CM Sisodia elhi Deputy Chief responsibilities for the current The high court had also the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Earlier in the day, Delhi BJP Minister Manish Sisodia situation of the corporations. warned that it will start for over a decade now. president Adesh Gupta alleged Don Wednesday alleged The deputy chief minster attaching the civic body's The municipal corporations that the AAP government is that the municipal corporations highlighted the observation properties as the employees are facing an ''unprecedented ''paralysing'' the municipal in the city were facing an made by the Delhi High Court in and retired staff cannot wait crisis'' and have reached a corporations financially out of a ''unprecedented crisis'' and connection with the North endlessly for salaries and ''pitiable condition'', so much ''political vendetta''. reduced to a pitiable condition Delhi Municipal Corporation pensions. so that now they will have to sell Sisodia said the BJP has failed due to the ''corruption and (NDMC) asking it to disclose its The Municipal Corporation of properties to pay salaries to the people who voted it to rule failures'' of the ruling BJP. list of assets and bank balance Delhi (MCD) was trifurcated their employees, Sisodia said. the three municipal corporations In an online briefing, Sisodia to examine the issue of non- into north, south and east Delhi ''And for this condition, the and the party should now give attacked the BJP-led civic payment of salaries to the municipal corporations -- only reason is the ruling BJP's up power in the corporations, bodies, and said it was time the employees and pensions for NDMC, SDMC and EDMC -- in corruption and failures,'' he before the people vote them out r u l i n g p a r t y o w n e d those retired. 2012. All three are controlled by alleged. in elections. afternoonvoice.com [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 World AFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 08 Singapore labour shortage deepens amid As COVID-19 cases entry ban on India, S Asian countries edge up, Taiwan unveils nationals comprise about a over excessive workloads. third of the total workforce in "Some workers have even mass vaccination plan Singapore, where construction told us that they have been aiwan reported a rise in and shipbuilding sectors rely forced to work double shifts, domestic coronavirus heavily on low-cost labour each shift eight hours, for at Tinfections on Wednesday especially from India and least half the week since last after six days of falls, and Bangladesh, says Kentaro year," Nikkei Asia quoted unveiled details of a mass Iwamoto in the Nikkei Asia. Desiree Leong, casework vaccination plan that aims to Even before Singapore manager at the Humanitarian eventually cover 1.7 million stopped entries from India and Organization for Migration people a week. other South Asian nations, Economics, a local rights group. After months of relative fter Singapore banned departures and tighter travel The number of migrant workers safety, Taiwan is battling a spike arrivals from India and rules were already keeping in Singaporean building sites, in community infections, Aother South Asian foreign workers away from the shipyards and factories plunged placing curbs on gatherings and vegetable vendors could countries due to fears of an country. According to Iwamoto, by 16 per cent in 2020 to ordering entertainment venues become virus hot spots. explosive Covid-19 outbreak, the crunch has led to delays of 3 1 1 , 0 0 0 , a c c o r d i n g t o closed, while urging people to Taiwan has vaccinated just the country is now facing an construction projects by as government statistics. The total stay at home as much as about 3% of its 23.5 million increasing coronavirus-induced much as a year, resulting in a number of international possible. Announcing 549 new people, but has millions of shots labour shortage - spraining its surge of 30 per cent in the price workers also decreased by 14 infections, including 177 added on order and has begun economic model. Foreign of labour and sparking worries per cent. to recent days' tallies in p r e p a r i n g f o r a m a s s reflection of delays in reporting vaccination programme. Chen positive tests, Health Minister said he did not know which Israel's Lapid enlists Gantz, Chen Shih-chung said the trend further vaccines might arrive was stable, although it was not before the end of the month, moves closer to unseating Netanyahu falling. but warned a global supply Cases rose rapidly in the past srael's opposition leader between the two men. Lapid's party becomes a member of shortage could be a concern. 24 hours in the capital, Taipei, moved closer to unseating Yesh Atid party and Gantz's the government. Netanyahu, Authorities plan eventually to and a neighbouring city, where Prime Minister Benjamin centrist Blue and White said in a in power for the past 12 years, be able to vaccinate up to 1.7 I i n f e c t i o n s a r e h e a v i l y million people a week, and are Netanyahu on Wednesday after joint statement they had has sought to discredit Bennett concentrated, he added. "It agreeing terms with several "agreed on the outlines of the and two other rightists working to build a simple looks like it's not falling, and is parties, including one led by government and core issues negotiating with Lapid, saying booking system with lots of sometimes still going up," Defence Minister Benny Gantz, relating to the strengthening of they were endangering Israel's vaccination sites, said Chuang Chen said. "As much as f o r a p r o p o s e d n e w democracy and Israeli society" security. Jen-hsiang, an official of the possible don't go out and wear government, a spokesman said. Gantz would remain defence Keeping the door open to Taiwan Centres for Disease a mask." Yair Lapid, a centrist tasked minister in the new cabinet, the them, Israel's longest-serving Control. So far, Taiwan has Wednesday's infections were w i t h f o r m i n g t h e n e x t parties said. Deals have also leader has said he is still capable received only the Moderna Inc up from Tuesday's figure of 327 governing coalition after the been reached with the left-wing o f f o r m i n g t h e n e x t and AstraZeneca Plc vaccines. It domestic cases. The economic conservative Netanyahu failed Meretz and centre-left Labour government. If Lapid misses has blamed China, which claims ministry set limits on the to do so in the wake of an parties as well as with former Wednesday's deadline - Taiwan as its own territory, for numbers of visitors to wet inconclusive March 23 election, defence minister Avigdor marking the end of a 28-day blocking a deal for BioNTech SE markets, amid concerns that has until midnight (2200 GMT) Lieberman's nationalist Yisrael presidential mandate to put doses. Beijing denies the the shops of food and on Wednesday to present a final B e i t e n u p a r t y, a L a p i d t o g e t h e r a c o a l i t i o n - charges. slate. spokesman said. parliament will have three Hong Kong coronavirus panel agrees Lapid has yet to clinch a deal The United Arab List was weeks in which to agree on a with his main partner, also negotiating to join the new candidate. nationalist Naftali Bennett, who coalition. If it does, it would be If that fails, Israel will hold to lower vaccination age to 12 would serve as premier first the first time in Israel's history another election, its fifth in ong Kong’s expert under a proposed rotation that an independent Arab some two years. advisory panel on Covid Hvaccinations has agreed Bombings on two transport buses kill 12 Afghans in Kabul to expand eligibility to children as young as 12, according to a wo separate bomb blasts when the explosion occurred announced plans to withdraw person familiar with the matter, on two public transport that killed at least 12 and a l l U . S . t r o o p s f r o m as the city works to boost Tbuses killed at least 12 wounded 10 more. The police Afghanistan by Sept. 11. The lackluster inoculation rates. civilians in the Afghan capital launched an investigation, he bombings on Tuesday took The younger group will be Kabul, security officials said on said. Roadside bombs, small place three weeks after a eligible to receive BioNTech SE Wednesday, the latest in a magnetic bombs attached under bomb attack outside a school vaccines, said the person, who series of such attacks in recent vehicles, and other attacks have in the same part of Kabul. asked not to be identified weeks as foreign forces targeted members of security Following the school attack, an discussing internal plans. Still, withdraw. Both attacks took forces, judges, government official toll put the number of the move is subject to final Pharma, the distributor of place on Tuesday evening in officials, civil society activists, and dead, most of them students, approval by the government, BioNTech vaccine in Greater western parts of the capital journalists in recent months in at 68, but a senior government the person added. The China, according to a statement that are home to many from Afghanistan. official later said 80 had died. recommendation was earlier on Tuesday. the country's Shia community, N o g r o u p c l a i m e d Nearly 1,800 Afghan civilians reported by Cable TV. “The Secretary for Food and a religious minority in responsibility for the twin were killed or wounded in the Hong Kong’s government Health will consider the Afghanistan targeted in the bombings. The government first three months of 2021 said it has received an suggestions by the advisory past by groups such as the usually blames the Taliban for during fighting between application about lowering of panel,” it said. “It is expected Islamic State, the officials said. such attacks but the insurgent government forces and Taliban the age limit for BioNTech that a decision on the Ferdaws Faramarz, the Kabul group denies involvement. insurgents despite efforts to vaccines to people as young as application for lowering the age police spokesman, said both V i o l e n c e h a s s h a r p l y find peace, the United Nations 12 and the relevant phase-three limit for vaccination can be buses were carrying passengers increased since Washington said last month. clinical trial data from Fosun reached in short time.” afternoonvoice.com [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

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Mutual Funds Stock Exchange (NSE) and can Investors often end up in a be bought and sold just like any dilemma when it comes to Top 10 Investment other company stock. Gold ETFs Mutual Funds. Of course, they are passive instruments based are risky because they are on gold prices, which make market linked but higher returns them completely transparent in cannot be overlooked. If you Plans in India terms of pricing. want to invest in markets but do While market-linked not have required experience instruments are volatile in terms and expertise, you can opt to of risk, they tend to offer higher invest in Mutual Funds and get amounts of returns as well. higher returns than many other Hence, the choice of financial investment options. These are instrument8 for the purpose of market-related investments that making investments should be invest money in various financial made only after gaining instruments1 such as debt, equity, complete information about the stocks, money market funds, product and the market. etc., wherein the returns are generated as per the market Real Estate performance of the fund. One of the fastest growing sectors in the country, the real Public Provident Fund estate sector holds huge Public Provident Fund (PPF) is prospects in sectors like a government backed hospitality, commercial, housing, investment plan which will help manufacturing, and retail, etc. its subscribers to enjoy risk-free Retail investments are investments for the long-term. undoubtedly known to be safe

The interest rate on a PPF .com investments with high returns in account is revised and paid by India. The risk involved is very the Government every quarter. low, while the chances of The current interest rate is property prices increasing are 7.9%. There is a maturity period very high. However, it is to be of 15 years under PPF. But, the noted that it might get difficult money in your PPF account can to sell property quickly in case of only be partially withdrawn after urgent monetary requirements. a time period of 6 years. Real estate assets can be However, one can take a loan liquified as and when the on the balance of PPF account. investor or the owner of the Since this scheme is regulated Content Source : paisabazaar property9 wishes to do so. by the Government, the Investors have the option to principal amount as well as time of maturity, whereas, in the respective banks and proceed invest in Commercial or interest2 earned is completely non-cumulative option, the with deposits of fixed amounts Unit Linked Insurance Plans Residential properties or invest secure. Also, PPF comes under interest is paid to the investor as every month. The interest (ULIP) in Real Estate Mutual Funds to the EEE category (Exempt- per the underwriting. earned is paid at the time of Unlike Insurance policies, a get high returns. Investments in Exempt-Exempt) in which the maturity along with the invested Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) commercial spaces such as principal amount, interest National Pension System amount. is a product offered by insurance offices or shops can not only earned and maturity amount are Are you planning your companies that gives an investor generate higher returns but also exempted from tax. investment for a good Senior Citizens Saving both insurance and investment contribute in diversifying the Contribution to PPF account (up retirement fund but higher Scheme (SCSS) option under a single integrated assets in investments to Rs 1.5 lakh per annum) is returns than other schemes? Here is a 5 year saving plan. The investors looking for eligible for deduction under Here is a good option. National scheme available for Indian secure life plans and earning Post-Office Monthly section 80C of Income Tax Act. Pension Scheme (NPS) is a Senior Citizens. Under this secure returns can opt to invest Income Scheme (POMIS) Government-backed scheme scheme, individuals above 60 in ULIPs (Unit Linked Insurance The monthly saving scheme Bank Fixed Deposits that allows its investors to invest years of age can make deposits Plan). Under a ULIP, the investor regulated by Post Offices in India Following the traditional in various market-linked for 5 years from the date of or policyholder can pay the is one of the best schemes for investment ways, Fixed Deposits instruments such as equities and opening the account and earn premium either on a monthly or monthly income. This is a are one of the most popular debt; the final pension amount good interest on the amount. annual basis. Government backed saving options available. These deposits depends on returns from these The current rate of interest for Similar to other insurance scheme which allows the are made with banks, with the investments. There is 75% to this scheme is 8.6%. The plans, the investors are investors to save a specific guarantee of offering fixed 50%4 equity exposure for tenure of this investment supposed to pay an yearly amount every month. The returns over a fixed period of National Pension Scheme which instrument can be extended by premium in favor ULIP. A part of maturity period of the scheme is time. As per the bank stabilizes the risk-return 3 years. this pr7emium is used for 5 years from the date on which guidelines, and the tenure of FD proportion for the investors. SCSS is offering the highest providing insurance cover and account is opened. Any selected by the investor which interest rate as compared to the rest of the amount is individual who is a resident of varies from 7 days to 10 years. Recurring Deposits other saving schemes invested in the fund (Equity, India (not NRIs) is eligible to However, individuals can also Recurring Deposits (RD) are available in India. You can get Debt or Hybrid) chosen by the open a Post-office MIS account choose from available tax-saver term deposits offered by Indian your accounts opened policyholder. The beneficiaries with a minimum Rs. 1,500. fixed deposits available for a Banks wherein the subscribers through Public/Private sector will get insurance cover or the Investors are free to open fixed period of 5 to 10 years. are allowed to make regular bank6s or Indian Post Offices. market fund whatever is higher either POMIS account either While investing in Fixed deposits and earn good returns. Moreover, it is also counted based on the chosen ULIP plan. individually or jointly. But, deposits, the investor has This instrument offers flexibility in the list of best tax-saving investors who are looking for a of investment by allowing the Gold ETF 10 options of either making a schemes as the investment scheme which offers them tax- 3 investors to choose the tenure done under this scheme is Gold ETFs or Gold Exchange cumulative deposit or choosing saving option cannot opt for this a non-cumulative deposit. In the on their own. Usually the tenure tax-deductible under Section Traded Funds are instruments instrument because Post Office cumulative option, the interest of a RD ranges from 1 year to 80C, of the Income Tax Act, that function as a mix of stock Monthly Income Scheme does gets reinvested into the principal 10 years. Individuals can open 1961 up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per and gold investments. These not offer any tax rebate on the amount and is payable at the an RD5 account with their annum. funds are traded on the National investments or maturity amount. afternoonvoice.com/opinion [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 Sci-tech AFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 11 Changes to whitebaiting regulations Wildfires sweep across improve sustainability of species hanges to whitebaiting whitebait fishery survives and on improving whitebait Bolivia's Pantanal wetlands regulations will improve thrives, for all New Zealanders, management, including the ildfires are sweeping Cthe sustainability of while maintaining long-held consultation on regulatory a c ro s s B o l i v i a ' s threatened species while traditions and encouraging changes, has shown how WPantanal wetlands ensuring that Kiwis can responsible fishing practices," passionate New Zealanders are near the border with Paraguay, continue the tradition of Ayesha Verrall said. about whitebait and the putting at risk thousands of catching a feed in their local The planned changes fit with whitebait fishery. hectares of an area known for river into the future, the Government's manifesto "DOC has also been asked to its rich wildlife that was hit by Acting Conservation commitment to protect, gather more evidence about the major fires just two years ago. Minister Dr Ayesha preserve and restore state of the whitebait fishery, The blazes have already Verrall says. our natural heritage including further monitoring, damaged some 2,200 hectares "Whitebait is and biodiversity. scientific assessment and (5,400 acres). Firefighters are a valuable part T h e y a d d r e s s economic analysis. Better trying to douse the flames, In 2019, widespread fires o f t h e identified issues information is essential to which are spreading in long ravaged the lowland area's i n d i g e n o u s a n d f o c u s o n e n s u r e t h e w h i t e b a i t lines across grassland and Chiquitano forest, a biodiverse biodiversity of practicality and management programme is forest. region home for centuries to Aotearoa, and common sense and effective and any need for A l e j a n d r a S a n d o v a l , many Bolivian indigenous are taonga and follow two years of further changes to the environment secretary for the groups, prompting protests mahinga kai for engagement, including programme or regulations are lowland Santa Cruz province, demanding government action. M ori," Ayesha Verrall consultation on proposed identified. said that efforts to put out the Santa Cruz's fire prevention said. regulations which attracted "Work will continue on flames were complicated by the coordinator Yovenka Rosado "However, four of the six over 11,500 submissions. improving spawning sites, rich plant life of the Pantanal said that everyone available to w h i t e b a i t s p e c i e s a r e "The immediate impact on ensuring that national rules that can easily burn. "This site help had been sent to the area threatened or at risk of the majority of fishers will be recognise fish needs, partnering has a mattress-like vegetation, to fight the fires. extinction. While fishing minimal. People will still be with mana whenua, and in which embers remain at the "More than 2,000 hectares pressure is a contributing factor, using the same gear and fishing working closely with white bottom. And so the fires can have been damaged. And it habitat loss, environmental in the same places when the baiters, conservation groups come back to life at any should be clear that this is a fire degradation, impeded fish season opens. and others with an interest in moment. So it's necessary that that is continuing. Every day we passage within river systems, "The changes that are being whitebait," Dr Ayesha Verrall we keep going until the fires are will tally up the impact," she loss of spawning sites and made will better align practices said. totally put out." said. introduced fish species are also nationwide, improve the long- Changes will be phased in impacting whitebait numbers. term sustainability of the fishery over three seasons, to assist Greenhouse gas emissions "Whitebait regulations and support recreational, low with practical implementation haven't been reviewed since the volume fishers. They do not on the ground, as those from reservoirs higher than 1990s, and changes are long affect customary fishing rights. affected adjust to new overdue. We want to ensure the "Two years of engagement practices. previously expected: Study lobal Biogeochemical produced by fossil fuels and Researchers fine-tune Childhood cancer discovery may stop Cycles shows per-area other industrial sources each control over AI Ggreenhouse gas y e a r, i t ' s s t i l l m o r e tumour spread before it starts: Study emissions from the greenhouse gas than the image generation n breakthrough research, a senior author Dr Poul Sorensen, w o r l d ' s w a t e r entire country of A new state-of-the-art new discovery in Ewing a distinguished scientist at BC r e s e r v o i r s a r e Germany, the globe's method for controlling how Isarcoma, an aggressive and Cancer, professor of pathology around 29 per cent sixth-largest emitter, artificial intelligence (AI) often fatal childhood cancer, and laboratory medicine and h i g h e r t h a n produces annually. It systems create images has has uncovered the potential to director of the faculty of s u g g e s t e d b y is also roughly equal been developed by researchers prevent cancer cells from medicine's newly-created previous studies, in weight to 10,000 from North Carolina State spreading beyond their primary Academy of Translational revealed a team of f u l l y - l o a d e d U . S . University. The work has tumour site. The breakthrough Medicine at the University of researchers. The new aircraft carriers. applications for fields from provides new insight into what British Columbia. study advocates that practical Led by John Harrison, a autonomous robotics to AI triggers the process that allows "What we found was that measures could be taken to p r o f e s s o r i n t h e W S U training. After keeping in mind cancer cells to survive while Ewing sarcoma cells are able to help reduce that impact. Much Vancouver School of the a type of AI task called travelling through the body in develop an antioxidant of the increase in emissions Environment, and co-authored conditional image generation, the bloodstream. response that shields them and c o m e s f ro m p re v i o u s l y by colleagues at the University in which AI systems create R e s e a rc h e r s w i t h t h e allows them to survive as they unaccounted for methane of Quebec at Montreal, the images that meet a specific set University of British Columbia circulate," said Dr Sorensen. degassing, a process where study is the first to include of conditions. For example, a and BC Cancer have learned "This is similar to a person in the methane passes through a dam methane degassing in its system could be trained to that Ewing sarcoma cells--and Arctic have to put a thick coat and bubbles up downstream, estimate of global greenhouse create original images of cats likely other types of cancer cells- on before they go outside. If according to the analysis by gas emissions from manmade or dogs, depending on which -are able to develop a shield they don't shield themselves, Washington State University reservoirs. The research team animal the user requested. that protects them from the t h e y a r e e x p o s e d t o and the University of Quebec at also factored in numerous other More recent techniques have harsh environment of the dangerously harsh conditions Montreal scientists. unaccounted for variables into built on this to incorporate b l o o d s t re a m a n d o t h e r under which they may not Overall, the researchers their analysis such as water conditions regarding an image locations as they search for a survive." Metastatic disease, found the world's water temperature, water depth and layout. This allows users to new place to settle, or which occurs when cancer has re s e r v o i r s a re a n n u a l l y the amount of sediment specify which types of objects metastasize. The study has just spread throughout the body, is producing methane, carbon entering into thousands of they want to appear in been published in Cancer the single most powerful dioxide, and other greenhouses different reservoirs located particular places on the screen. Discovery. "You might think predictor of poor outcome for gases in an amount roughly around the world. Previous For example, the sky might go that a tumour cell could readily cancer patients of all ages and equivalent to 1.07 gigatons of studies that calculated overall in one box, a tree might be in survive in the bloodstream, but has been a difficult process for carbon dioxide. While that greenhouse gas emissions from another box, a stream might be it's actually a very harsh researchers to study or for amount is small in comparison reservoirs relied solely on in a separate box, and so on. environment," said the study's clinicians to target. to the more than 36 gigatons of average emission rates per greenhouse gas emissions reservoir surface area. afternoonvoice.com [email protected] afternoon_voice afternoonvoicenews

THURSDAY, JUNE 03, 2021 Gossip MONAFTERNOON VOICE, MUMBAI 12 Tiger Shroff showcases chiseled jawline, Taapsee Pannu is beginning June ripped shoulder in latest Insta post with high spirit and higher hope he handsome hunk of Scores of followers chimed ctress The actress Bollywood, Tiger Shroff, into the comments section as Taapse has multiple on Tuesday treated fans they left red heart and fire A films lined up. T e Pannu took to a stunning close-up picture emoticons in awe of the She will be showcasing his chiselled actor’s physique. to Instagram seen in the on Tuesday to jawline and muscular biceps. Meanwhile, on the work film share a picture Tiger Shroff took to front, Tiger Shroff has recently “Shabaash with her sister Instagram and posted the completed the first schedule of Mithu”, Shagun which is photo in which he set fitness shooting for the sequel of his Pannu. based on the goals. 2014 debut movie ‘Heropanti’. The two can life of Indian The picture sees the ‘Heropanti 2’ is slated for be seen women’s ODI ‘Heropanti’ star looking off the release on December 3 this smiling in the cricket team camera as he donned a year. Apart from Tiger Shroff, picture. captain straight face while flaunting the sequel will also star Tara Calling Mithali Dorai his flawless complexion. The Sutaria in the lead role. Shagun her Raj. The film actor’s ripped biceps are on The movie is being directed “support has been display as he donned a grey by Ahmed Khan, who also system”, written by vest. directed Tiger’s last release, Taapsee wrote Priya Aven Teasing his fans to play ‘Baaghi 3’. The film’s music will about how and is being “#AskME” the actor captioned be composed by A R Rahman, she wants to begin the month directed by Rahul Dholakia. the post with a question. The posted, followers can respond. with the lyrics penned by of June on a high note. She also has the film feature on Instagram enables a He asked, “AskMe soon?” Mehboob. “Beginning June with high “Haseen Dilruba” lined up. user to post questions using a Celebrity followers including Apart from this, Tiger also spirit and higher hope…. hang The film has been helmed by sticker to the Story, and the Vaani Kapoor and more than has an interesting lineup of by your support system and Vinil Mathew and also stars sticker auto-populates with the 2.4 lakh fans liked the post movies- ‘Baaghi 4’, ‘Ganpath’ get through this. We are actor Vikrant Massey. She will phrase ‘Ask me’ a question. within 29 minutes of being co-starring Kriti Sanon in the almost there….” she wrote. also be seen in the films Once the Questions sticker is posted. pipeline. Her sister also reacted to her “Rashmi Rocket” and “Looop post by saying: “Almost!” Lapeta”. Taylor Swift joins Christian Bale and It's a wrap for Chris Hemsworth's 'Thor: Love and Thunder' Margot Robbie in David O Russell's next film ollywood star Chris @chrishemsworth who are too Hemsworth has cool to care about anything inger Taylor Swift is the latest A- Hfinished shooting for except making movies that lister to come on board the upcoming project, titled bring people absolute joy. Ok I Sfilmmaker David O Russell's 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. don't look cool I know that," next project. Taking to his Instagram Waititi wrote. Previously announced cast account, Hemsworth posted a As per Deadline, 'Thor: Love members on the New Regency picture with the Oscar-winning And Thunder', which was filmmaker Taika Waititi from being filmed in Australia, will film are Christian Bale, Margot the sets and shared his release in May 2022. It is the Robbie, John David Washington, excitement about the film. fourth film in the Thor Rami Malek and Zoe Saldana. "That's a wrap on Thor Love franchise. Actors Karen Gillan, Russell's film marks the singer's and Thunder, it's also national Tessa Thompson, Natalie return to the big screen since ''Cats'', don't flex day so I thought this Portman, Matt Damon, Russell the 2019 musical adaptation of Andrew super relaxed photo was Crowe, Melissa McCarthy, Sam Lloyd Webber's long-running stage show which appropriate. The film is gonna Neill, Sean Gunn, Jaimie was slammed by the critics. be bats*"t crazy off the wall Alexander and Christian Bale Plot details are being kept under wraps but funny and might also pull a will also be seen in the hotly- the film is said to be based on an original idea heart string or two. Lots of anticipated movie. from Russell. Matthew Budman of ''American love, lots of thunder," he Hustle'' fame will produce the movie. wrote. "Thank you to all the Both representatives for New Regency and cast and crew who made Swift declined to comment, reported Variety. this another incredible It is Russell's first feature since 2015's Marvel journey. Buckle in, ''Joy'', starring Jennifer Lawrence. get ready and see ya in Production on the feature is complete cinemas!! @taikawaititi and Disney's 20th Century Studios is slated @marvelstudios to release the movie on a yet-to-be- @jasinboland," Hemsworth determined date. wrote. The upcoming feature also stars Director Waititi also Robert De Niro, Mike Myers, Timothy revealed a few details about Olyphant, Michael Shannon, Chris the film on his Instagram Rock, Anya Taylor-Joy, Andrea account. "And that's a Riseborough, Matthias Schoenaerts wrap on Thor: Love and and Alessandro Nivola. Thunder. Sometimes two Last year, Swift released two people come together to acclaimed albums 'Folklore' and inspire the world and 'Evermore', back-to-back, during the change the cinematic coronavirus pandemic. landscape forever. And then there's me and