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31 July VOL. 13 • ISSUE 78 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2019 WEDNESDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2017-19/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE Sandeep Naik to Raincoats provided to soon join BJP Offers resignation from policemen of Kalamboli the post of NCP’s MLA By Chandrashekhar Hendve to legislative assembly NAVI MUMBAI: president Haribhau Nationalist Congress Bagade.” Party’s MLA Sandeep Sandip Naik Naik said, “Chief further said, “I have Minister put in a lot Devendra of thought Fadnavis is before doing a resigning great job in as NCP’s the matter MLA. This of developing is in order the state. to ensure The state all round By Chandrashekhar Hendve of these on-road space and Inorbit missioner of Traffic has got a develop- NAVI MUMBAI: The heroes, who diligently Malls came forward to Police. The event was trust-worth ment of Traffic Police force is perform their duties present raincoats to graced by the presence CM whom Navi the backbone of every through the vagaries the team of officials at of Assistant Commis- they can Mumbai, city as they create of different seasons, their Headquarters in sioners, Senior Police rely upon. to have safe driving In order to obtain good projects for the environments CM’s help to develop city and to get solve that focus on Navi Mumbai, I have all the pending maintaining submitted my resigna- problems. I will soon traffic safety tion letter to relin- join Bharatiya Janata and efficiency quish the post of MLA Party.” on the roads. The tough job that these sworn-in officers perform, ranges from directing traffic, and including the mon- Kalamboli, Navi Inspectors and staff of educating people on soons of Mumbai Mumbai. around 70 policemen. safety guidelines on which is currently The event was Sunil Lokhande, the roads. Acknowl- underway, K Raheja graced by Mr. Sunil edging the hard work Corp’s brands, Mind- Lokhande, Dy Com- Cont. on pg. 2

Transfer Iltonpada dam to NMMC, demands MP Rajan Vichare (By Chandrashekhar Hendve) necessary repair work should MP be done. So the railway Rajan Vichare said, “Navi minister should transfer this Mumbai’s Iltonpada Dam dam to Navi Mumbai badly needs repair work since Municipal Corporation.” He it is in a dangerous situation. said this on the floor of Lok The city needs water from Sabha. this dam and hence the www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 “Airoli Open Badminton & Table Tennis Tournament-2019’ held in Airoli

CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from GOPALAKRISHNAN NAIR KOTTUTHALA to GOPALAKRISHNAN KOTTUTHALA NAIR dated on 30/07/2019

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The tourna- Dinesh Shirke ceeueceÊes®ee leheMeerue ment was open only for ASA Members & residents Men’s Above -35 Yrs (Singles) • Winner – Pra- efme[keÀes HeÀeF&ue ¬eÀ.- 1247 of Airoli. It was played under 4 categories, above- dip Chougule • Runner-Up- Dr. Santosh Dhamd- 35 yrs Men’s & Women’s Doubles & Singles, 18- here ieeJe YegKeb[ ¬eÀ. meskeÌìj #es$e ®eew.ceer 35 yrs Men’s & Women’s doubles & singles. 200 Men’s (18-35 yrs.) Doubles• Winner – Anish êesCeeefiejer 71 53 449.99 residents (Men and Women) of Airoli tested their Malik Winner – Kumar Mangal Singh • Runner- skill. All semi-finals & finals were played on Sun- Up- Tushar Shetty Runner-Up- Aswin V. J. keÀesCeener J³eÊeÀer eEkeÀJee DeveskeÀ J³eÊeÀer, kebÀheveer, keÀe³ee&ue³e ³eeb®ee meoj day 28th July, 2019 in front of packed audience. Men’s (18-35 Yrs)-Singles • Winner - Anish YegKeb[emeeþer eEkeÀJee l³eeJej l³ee®³ee YeeieeJej efJe¬eÀer, ieneCeJeeì, efueDeve, The tournament was held professionally under the Malik • Runner-Up- Bhuvnesh Saigaonkar Yesì eEkeÀJee Dev³e keÀesCel³eener he´keÀejs nkeÌkeÀ Demesue lej l³ee®³ee hegäîeeLe& guidance of Referees & coaches. Winner and Run- Women’s (18-35yrs) • Winner – Khushboo Jain l³eebveer DeMee nkeÌkeÀeyeeyele/njkeÀleeryeeyele®eer met®evee l³eele nkeÌkeÀ/njkeÀleer®es ner-up in each category got Trophies and certifi- • Runner-Up- Mrunal Dhamdhere mJeªhe ³eeb®eer ceeefnleer Dev³e leheMeerueemen keÀer pees hegjeJee cnCetve hegjsMeer cates from ASA. Women’s Above- 35 Yrs • Winner – Dr. Smita þjsue lemes®e keÀeieesohe$eer hegjeJee Keeueer mener keÀjCeeN³eebkeÀ[s l³eeb®³ee Speaking during prize distribution ceremony, Bhandari • Runner-Up - Shailja Manorkar keÀe³ee&ue³eele ner veesìerme he´efmeOo Peeu³eeheemetve 14 efoJemeeb®³ee Deele meeoj Mr. Ketan Vakharia - Jt. Secretary & Event coor- Table Tennis keÀjeJeer DeeefCe pej lemes kesÀues veener lej Demes ie=nerle OejC³eele ³esF&ue keÀer, dinator said that in badminton 1 national player Men’s Above -35 Yrs(Singles) •Winner – YetKeb[ ne meJe& he´keÀej®³ee yebOeveeletve DeeefCe Dev³e nkeÌkeÀebheemetve DeeefCe and 3 state & national level player for Table ten- Mukesh Nanda • Runner-Up- Pradip Raut DeefOekeÀejeheemetve eEkeÀJee Dev³e he´keÀej®³ee yebOeveeheemetve cegÊeÀ Demesue DeeefCe nis took part in this tournament. Dr. Men’s (18-35 Yrs)-Singles • Winner – Rush- lemes pej keÀener nkeÌkeÀ Demeleerue lej les mees[tve osC³eele Deeues Deensle, Demes Hemant Anarthe -Gen. Secretary-ASA said that abh Salaskar • Runner-Up- Shantanu Joshi next year ASA planned to conduct Open tourna- Women’s Above- 35 Yrs • Winner – Dr. Smita ceeveC³eele ³esF&ue DeeefCe ceePes DeefMeue keÀesCelesner nkeÌkeÀ, njkeÀleer Deeu³ee®e ment for entire Navi Mumbai residents. ASA Bhandari • Runner-Up- Dr. Hemlata Doke lej l³ee®ee efJe®eej ve keÀjlee meoj YetKeb[ Kejsoer keÀjC³ee®³ee ¢äerves efouesueer cegole mebheu³eeveblej keÀe³e&Jeener keÀjsue. managing committee members and sports sub- Women’s (18-35yrs) • Winner- Sakshi • Run- mener/- committee members were present during the prize ner-Up- Nira Sarode efoveebkeÀ ë 31/07/2019 mLeU ë veJeer cegbyeF&. De@[. efuevee mebosMe ceesjs distribution ceremony. 01,meg³e& hegpeve efyeu[eRie,YegKeb[ ¬eÀ.12 meskeÌìj.44, efmeJeg[me, ves©U veJeer cegbyeF&. Raincoats provided to... Cont. from pg. 1 For inserting advertisements SPECIAL OFFER in CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL NEWSBAND ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) Divakar - A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND will cost you only Rs 150/- + GST Applicable 9867529915 for direct buyers and sellers. 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Printed and owned by Kailash Shankarlalji Gindodia Published by Shiv Kailash Gindodia Editor : Dinesh Kamath Printed at Siddhakala Print Solution, Plot No. W-230, T.T.C. Ind. Area, MIDC, Khairane, Navi Mumbai – 400 710 and published at 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Real Tech Park, Plot No. 39/2, Sec. 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400 703. • RNI No. MAHENG2007/21778 • Postal Regn. No. NMB/154/2014-16/Vashi MDG Post Office • ABC Certificte No. 133/2106 Phone : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 Telefax : 2781 5380 e-mail : [email protected] website : www.newsband.in www.newsband.in | [email protected] 3 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 JNPT and all Terminals Prep up for the upcoming at JNPort sign MoU festivities at Shravan Mela 2019 NAVI MUMBAI: artificial jewellery are able at the exhibition. For Inter-Terminal Rail Handling Operation (ITRHO) CIDCO Urban Haat is also going to be Another major back with its post available at the venue. highlight of the event monsoon events that Items like carpets, is the plantation drive will commence with durries, rugs, sofa and that will be carried out Shravan Mela 2019. To cushion covers, at the venue. The be held from 3rd kerchiefs in a variety program will offer August to 18th Au- of textures will take visitors the opportuni- gust, 2019 from 11 am care of your household ty to plant different to 9pm, the event will requirements under a saplings from mango, welcome visitors in full single roof. Variety of pear, jackfruit to fanfare to celebrate the artificial jewellery to gooseberry. Those who upcoming festivals. suit every occasion and wish to participate in Artisans from festivals can be found this nature-filled Madhya Pradesh, at Shravan Mela. The activity can contact Gujarat, Odisha, West venue is a one-stop the Manager at Urban Bengal, Assam, shop for attire with Haat for further Nagaland, Tripura, customized designs details. Tamil Nadu, Goa, that visitors can look After the success of Karnataka, Uttar forward to. pre-monsoon events Pradesh, Bihar, Food lovers can like Chaitra Mela, Jammu & Kashmir, satisfy their taste buds Dada Dadi day, By Tutu and Dinesh Pawar Terminals (NSICT, on this strategic devel- Andhra Pradesh, with traditional summer festival, URAN: JNPT (Jawa- GTI, NSIGT and BM- opment, Shri Sanjay Rajasthan, Haryana, delicacies on display CIDCO Urban Haat harlal Nehru Port CTPL) and will come Sethi, IAS, Chairman, Punjab and Kerala from Kolhapur, will start with Shra- Trust) the number one into effect from 1stAu- JNPT said, “It is very will portray art and Rajasthan and special- van Mela and has container Port in In- gust, 2019. encouraging to see col- culture at its best ties from Kerala. prepared a tentative dia, took a major step The ITRHO agree- laborative effort and through its wares. For Maharashtrian calendar of 20 events in the larger interest ment aims to maxi- support extended by all the upcoming festivi- delicacies with to be held over a period of the EXIM communi- mize train placement, the JNPortTerminals ties, several products masalas, papads, of 270 days that will ty by facilitating a track productivity, ef- to come together and like silk and cotton brown rice and organic have master craftsmen MoU (Memorandum of ficiency, cost effective find solutions for im- saris, bed sheets, varieties of food grains and SHGs participate Understanding) sign- handling, reduce dwell peding challenges we doormats, furniture, will be also be avail- in large numbers. ing for a new Inter-Ter- time of import ICD face in our business. dress materials, ladies minal Rail Handling boxes, connecting ex- Often there are bottle- and gents’ shirts, Operation (ITRHO) port ICD boxes to re- necks due to operation- kurta, leather bags, Rainfall in city from Agreement, between spective terminals in al limitations and the footwear, curtains, all the Terminal at time and also increase lack of co-ordination carpets and other 29 July to 30 July 2019 JNPort. rail quotient at JNPT. between parties causes different varieties will By Chandrashekhar Hendve There was an The MoU clearly delay in addressing be exhibited by arti- *Rainfall* ITRHO (Inter Termi- defines the role & re- these concerns which sans from across the 29/07/19 - 8:30 am To 30/07/19 - 8.30 am nal Rail Handling Op- sponsibilities of the eventually hampers country. Belapur* - 71.20 mm eration) MoU signed in ‘Handling Terminal’ Trade. It is important Visitors looking for Nerul* - 68.00 mm the year 2007 between and the ‘Receiving Ter- that all stakeholders in sustainable items can Vashi* - 70.60 mm the then existing three minal’ to ensure safe our ecosystem co-oper- look forward to deco- Airoli* - 74.00 mm terminals JNPCT, and timely movement ate to tackle such clogs rate their homes with Average - 70.95 mm NSICT & GTI for the of the Import & Export in the system, because colourful candles with Total rainfall - 2303.35 mm handling of mixed rail containers along it will help in smooth- a fancy and decorative *Morbe rainfall* EXIM rail containers. with the requisite ening the overall Trade touch. Eco-friendly 1 Day rain - 134.00 mm However with two new guidelines to be ad- cycle and also enhance Ganpati idols will be Total rainfall - 2509.40 mm Terminals, NSIGT hered. The Terminal our efficiency, thus the main highlight of *Rainfall* 30/07/2019 8.30 am to 5.30 pm and BMCT coming up, Traffic route as mutu- leading to better the event. Terracotta Belapur - 61.00 mm the incumbent MoU ally agreed between growth.” pots will also be Nerul - 65.00 mm seemed redundant. the Terminal Opera- This initiative was available to add a Vashi - 55.30 mm Moreover, JNPCT, tors shall be strictly a success due to the traditional touch to Airoli - 61.80 mm NSICT & GTI termi- followed and if there keen involvement of homes this festive Average - 60.78 mm nal rail lines are in a may be changes in Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, season. Master crafts- close proximity to each routes due to infra- Chairman, JNPT who men will lend their other, whereas BMCT structure develop- realized the immense unique touch to these rail lines are at an av- ments inside JN Port, benefit the new ITRHO pots with novel designs erage distance of 5 all Terminals need to Agreement would bring that is a unique kms from JNPCT, review the best route to all stakeholders es- delight and instant NSICT & GTI lines. and mutually agree to pecially JNPT’s cus- attraction. Hence the additional use for ITRHO opera- tomers and trade. From wall hang- cost factor due to the tions accordingly. So this is a yet an- ings to utensils, large distance was a Charges will be levied other significant move decorative lamps, major hindrance to the on Shipping Lines as by JNPT to provide Shravan Mela will ITRHO movement be- per the existing ease of doing business have a plethora of tween BMCT and oth- ITRHO charges ap- to the EXIM communi- options on display for er Terminals. Hence a proved by TAMP under ty and a big step for- visitors. Handloom new ITRHO Agree- the new ITRHO agree- ward, in its endeavour and handicraft pieces ment was designed ment also. to be among the best comprising of decora- and agreed upon by all Sharing a few words Ports globally. tive boxes to store www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 MONSOON MUSINGS

Issue : 78 31 July, 2019 Stop, Drop And Shop An attempt being made to make During Rainy Season Navi Mumbai Plastic-free By C K Subramaniam The theatres and cine- time at a leisurely pace In order to form Plastic-free Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Mu- Mumbai city is glo- ma halls will bring cur- after completing house- rified with 24X7 shop- tains down at 1 AM al- hold work. nicipal Corporation, under the guidance of municipal commission- ping facility as one one though they can choose The present day cli- er Annasaheb Misal, is creating awareness among the city resi- can shop, dine and play to open seven days a entele enjoy the new dents about usefulness of using cloth or paper bags instead of all night long and re- week throughout the wave of shopping very plastic bags. Thus NMMC is carrying out in a big way a cam- duce the tension you year. much. Despite online paign to ban plastic in city. have undergone in the With high malls shopping is prevailing office routine. The opening throughout the very much, people Such kind of campaign was carried out in Ghansoli under the night shopping facility night we can see light would like to pick and control of waste management department’s deputy commission- will provide housewives at the end of the day choose as per own er Tushar Pawar and zone 2’s deputy commissioner Dr Amrish to go for an outing and and busy shopping is choice by visiting the Patnigire. The campaign was carried out by assistant commis- buy the items required expected during week- shopping malls in the sioner Dattatray Nagre, cleanliness officer Vinayak Juikar and for their regular use. ends and just before fes- main city. We heard of The introduction of this tivities. The opening of such a facility in Sin- cleanliness inspector and deputy inspectors. Two shopkeepers arrangement is intro- shops should continue gapore and Dubai and were fined Rs 5000 each for using plastic bags and thus total fine duced at an appropriate on a regular basis and now we are experienc- amount of Rs 10000 was collected. Fine amount of Rs 2500 was time and both Christ- it should not be tried ing such a feeling in the collected from the businessmen who had thrown waste at public mas and New Year for out on an experimental metro city. Please take places. Using banned plastic is a crime and the punishment for com- mitting this crime first time is Rs 5000, second time – Rs 10000 and third time – Rs 25000. NMMC has appealed to the city res- idents that they should be environment-friendly and cooperate in the matter of making Navi Mumbai city plastic-free and stop us- ing completely the banned plastic.

Show of strength by NCP workers

shopping enjoyment. basis. It is time to stop, care of your wallets as Again, we wish to see drop and shopping a we find highway rob- Mumbai like Shanghai planned way and make beries are common and and this is one step in your day complete in all do not drink and drive the direction to make respects. As consumers in the expressways and our dream come true. we expect downsizing of risk your life in the Mumbai is the com- price tag with attrac- name of shopping at mercial capital of tive discounts and free- night. Let us make and just like in Mum- bies offered on the eve shopping a pleasure and bai night life in the of New Year. Then not a burden by falling metro city is worth ex- shopping will become a into traps laid to cheat periencing and with real pleasure. the people coming in additional entertain- Shopping is really large numbers on the ment it will be worth- passion for both ladies eve of festivities. while to go out and and gents and shopping As in the past, festi- make hey when the during festivities is re- val season is encourag- lights are on. Despite ally fun. With debit ing for sporadic shop- providing such a spe- and credit cards at your ping and we witness cial provision, it is time disposal and the ATMs shopping is done during to have round the clock at every focal points it every day till Diwali, police protection for the is enjoyable shopping the festival of lights. safety and security of and the night shopping The sale in shops is go- the mid-night shoppers. add to the shopping ing up and online pur- After all shopping is for spree. Shopping malls chases are the order of enjoyment and having offer 50 to 60% dis- the day. Malls in and a fear of being robbed counts on the eve of around Mumbai/ Navi during the odd hours Christmas and New Mumbai are the best will take away the ac- year to woo the custom- place to shop. There is tual interest on outing. ers. It is best time for sufficient space to move Even though both cine- shop keepers to move around and shop with ma halls and theatres their running stock by joy and there is differ- could not remain open offering slash in the ent choices available all night, it will be a prices and the mid and maximum dis- NCP corporators and party workers gathered in big number at Crystal House and thrilling experience to night shopping paves Cont. on pg. 8 displayed their strength. (By Sumit Renose) go on shopping spree. way for better shopping www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Towards Mindfulness, Peak Potential and an Inclusive Consciousness with Viveck Shettyy At D.Y. Patil School Of Biotechnology and BioInformatics

NAVI MUMBAI: Well The students were vibration at which you there are very few in splits as he observed operate life, the same speakers who say it “We are living in an type of incidents will like he does, yes we are age and era where peo- keep repeating them- talking about Motiva- ple are spending more selves, only the time tional Speaker, Life in taking care of the and place will change.” Coach, Mystic and Yogi hair than the head.” He He further urged Viveck Shettyy. As the further opined that the students to focus on Chief Guest and the while everybody advis- peak potential and not Keynote Speaker at an es to maintain concen- on mere survival. exclusive gathering at tration and develop fo- Viveck Shettyy brings D. Y. Patil School Of cus, nobody teaches in the rare combina- Biotechnology and Bio- how exactly to do it and tion and wisdom of Life Informatics, he shared went on to demon- Viveck Shettyy, Life Coach, Mystic and Yogi, addressing Sciences, Manage- some very profound in- strate some very sim- the gathering. ment, Yoga and Mystic sights and techniques ple yet profound tech- Knowledge in all his on mind management, niques of developing utes as he waxed elo- media and mobile ad- Dr. Debjani Dasgupta, Di- lectures and has com- achieving peak poten- concentration and fo- quent in his trademark diction. rector, D. Y. Patil Institute pleted over four hun- tial and developing an cus. The students lis- flamboyant style on a The question an- Of Biotechnolgy and Bio- dred lectures in the last inclusive conscious- tened in rapt attention host of issues affecting swer session was clear- informatics. fifteen years across ness. for nearly ninety min- youth, including social ly the most engrossing part of the interaction leading corporate where students came groups, management up with all types of institutions, NGOs, Cricket Talks : If there is smoke, questions including medical and engineer- those on personal rela- ing colleges, Interna- then there is fire also tionships and manifes- tional schools and var- the later and that There would have forecast for rain later tation of dreams and ious management fo- was reason Ravi been a big hungama in the day in that goals. Viveck Shettyy rums. He has nearly Shastri fit into the on the field with the match and Kohli responded to one such fifty thousand followers scheme of things. crowd joining the must have advised query with a profound on twitter and another Now it is between skipper in acting Rohit and Rahul to go observation stating one lakh fifty thousand By C K Subramaniam captain and vice arrogantly if we for runs right away to that, “Until you followers on Insta- Indian cricket captain. What about would have faced be ahead on D/L run change the energy, fre- gram, with numbers suffer because rift at the truth in rift? The such a result. rate but rains did not quency and vibration multiplying by the the top level and that contentions are that if There may be a come after all. Rohit at which you operate hour. really spoil our there is smoke, there subtle falling out was not allowed to life, the same type of Also, present on chances of winning is fire also. Indian between Kohli and play his natural game people will come back this occasion was Dr. key games at the cricket suffer always Rohit after the because of Kohli’s in your life, only their Debjani Dasgupta, Di- International level. because of difference debacle against NZ in names will change. rector, D. Y. Patil In- Cont. on pg. 11 Kohli can refute of opinion. We can feel the semis. There was Until you change the stitute Of Biotechnolgy energy, frequency and and Bioinformatics.

charges of alleged rift the difference between between captain and top team and a vice captain, but such minnow like New frictions are quite but Zealand ( NZ). The natural when star- Kiwi side behaved dom touches these very decently even in players. Previously, it defeat. But how can was between Kohli we expect Virat Kohli and Kumble and that take things sportively led to the ouster of like Kane Williamson. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Fun And Frolic Marks Parents’ Day Celebration

Students of St Xavier’s Airoli entertain the gathering with their well-choreographed group dance Time to rock the stage By Ashok Dhamija organised for the plause. The parents NAVI MUMBAI: parents. appreciated the step Parents’ Day was It was day of fun taken by manage- celebrated in St. and bonding as the ment which show- Xavier’s High School, parents of our stu- cased the students Airoli with great pomp dents were specially love towards their & show on 27th July invited to celebrate parents. Even parents in the school auditori- the momentous enthusiastically um. More than 300 occasion. Children participated in parents witnessed presented their talent various games & had various power packed on the stage and a joyful day. Winners performances show- entertained the huge of the games were cased by the young gathering with power felicitated with students in colourful packed performances saplings. Overall the attires as part of a in the form of action parents were very cultural show. Fun song, dances & skit happy to witness the filled games too were amidst huge ap- programme Parents enjoy the proceedings organised by the school management Science Exhibition at KK Kid’s Zone

Reliance Foundation School Koparkhairane conducted science exhibition to mark the birth anniversary of Dhirubhai Ambani. (By C.K Subramaniam) Sand causes problems for pedestrians and vehicle drivers Time to have growth mindset Nikhil Krishnan, age 7, Reliance Foundation School

Dear Young Readers, Here is a chance to bring out your creativity and the hidden talent! NEWSBAND will be starting a column for the kids every Saturday from 4 January 2019 where you can send us your drawings, poems and short stories. Interested kids can send their works along with their Names, Residential Details, School Name and Standard by every Wednesday either via email or post to the following email id :- [email protected] or to NEWSBAND, Since sand is dumped on footpath at Vashi Sector 9, the residents and pedestrians Real Tech Park, Office No 1313/1314, 13th Floor, Plot No 39/2, find it difficult to walk on the footpath. When it rains, the sand gets swept away on the Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 703 road by the rainwater. This creates problems for vehicle drivers. (By Sumit Renose) www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Sanjay Pandey and Amar Upadhyay cycle to save water The prediction of played a stellar role heavy rainfall over over the years to the weekend did not ensure that water deter the spirits of reaches the drought Mumbai Water affected areas of Warriors headed by by Sanjay Pandey, as sending multiple they pedalled across tankers of water to the entire Versova deep rural pockets. assembly segment to The nearly ninety spread the message minute cyclathon of water conserva- concluded with tion. breakfast at Celebra- This well attended tion Club, Lokhand- cyclathon that wala and also saw a commenced at grand felicitation of all Windermere build- major drivers of the ing, Lokhandwala, event. Andheri, saw the Sanjay Pandey participation of opined “My mission to nearly two hundred begin with is to ensure cyclists from all that every single walks of life and it citizen of Versova also included the becomes a water Mumbai Dabbawal- Sanjay Pandey and Amar Upadhyay with participants of Cyclathon activist”. Slogans of

Sanjay Pandey and Amar Upadhyay with Mumbai Dabbawalas and other cyclists Sanjay Pandey and Amar Upadhyay with other cyclists. lahs, Malad Cycle Television actor right through the pants was well NGO, headed by “Jan Shakti 4 Jal Club, Smart Com- Amar Upadhyay was morning. The perfor- appreciated by all Sanjay Pandey also Shakti” reverberated mute Foundation and also the star attrac- mance of the ‘Koli participants. played a key role in in the air amidst the Buddy Riders from tion at this event and Band’ to raise the The Nanaji Desh- driving this event. thunderous applause Bandra. Popular was in great spirits spirits of the partici- mukh Pratisthan, a This organisation has of one and all. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Trees affected owing to half-done work

The work on footpath is in progress near the nallah at Vashi Sector 28. But since the work is kept half done the trees in this area are lacking any kind of support owing to which one tree has fallen down while the other tree is all set to get uprooted. (By Sumit Renose) Monsoon is to give buy one get sumers also and the posted to regular cli- card numbers online. side shops or the brand- one free if you buy a buyers feel happy to go ents to know the quali- The sale is not just ed ones, the Diwali sale Musings... shirt worth Rs.1000/= online to get competi- ty of service and prod- restricted to clothes, is driving everyone cra- Cont. from pg. 4 as a Diwali offer. There tive rates on commodi- uct rates comparing to shoes and jewellery, but zy and how. If you have counts offered during are terrific offers on ties of their choice and regular shopping. also to household goods. not splurged yet, here the peak purchasing watches, jewellery and liking by picking the Price-comparison From bed sheets, bed is your last chance to time. Customers real- fragrances just like in product by going sites such as Price spreads, curtains, floor make up the lost time. ly enjoy shopping dur- cloth and other con- through the tariff on- Grabber enable shop- mats, crockery, the list Weekend sale attract ing festival season. It sumer items. It is best line. pers to shop smarter, is endless. For office everyone including the is indeed a nice time to buy is to go to shops and Communication through utilizing ser- goers, it is not possible office goers. Whether it see people flock for pur- make purchases in- with online shoppers is vices that compare the to shop on a regular is clothes, shoes, jewel- chases. Shopping start stead of doing online often streamlined with prices of a product at basis, thus when such lery, electronic goods or for Diwali from the last purchases and get household item, there is day of October and the cheated in the process. plenty to choose from. sales are increasing as While ordering for new Keep your credit card the Diwali is nearing mobile, people get two active and remember day by day. cakes of washing soap the pin number when Shopping is really a inside the shop in the you go on for a shopping grace and passion and bargain. In the end it spree and make sure ladies enjoy shopping is money that matters that you achieve a win more than men. Chil- very much. Happy fes- - win situation. Please dren accompany par- tival time shopping. also ensure that the ents to enjoy the big Despite all the items purchased by you shopping experience. drawbacks on online does not have any de- With introduction of shopping is doing soar- fects before you go to credit/debit cards and ing business during fes- pay the bill. Diwali as ATM kiosks are tive season with lots to shopping trends are on available at every shop- offer for the buyers. the go and make hey ping Mall it is not diffi- Online shopping is a automatic responses to several stores. Shop- sales are on, you can when the sun shines. cult to draw money and great resource for find- questions and follow-up, pers not only get com- buy them in bulk. The Online stores have do shopping. Shopping ing products that are often with more profes- petitive pricing infor- big Diwali sale also en- experienced tremen- malls offer great dis- from past seasons or sional and corporately mation but also product sures that you not only dous growth in recent counts from 50 to 60% that are being liquidat- trained employees than reviews and site re- splurge on essential years. Smart retailers to woo the customers. ed. Housing this type of those found in brick- views to help with their things, but also spend are responding with The saying goes like product in a central and-mortar operations. decision of what and a little on luxury items. improved user-friendly this “Save something warehouse allows the Customer services and where to buy online. From television, music sites, more direct pro- for the Festive season”. retailer to sell products policies are clearly stat- Many online stores systems, refrigerator, motional events, entic- But the shops offer best longer by letting them ed on reputable sites to waive GST charges or AC, washing machine, ing customer loyalty discounts during the sit unsold, without de- lessen any consumer shipping costs and offer mobiles, laptops, the programs and good old- seasonal sale to make stroying the profit mar- confusion. Well-trained free home delivery to sale on electronic items fashioned customer ser- old stock move. gin. This practice can ‘live’ sales representa- entice shoppers to make is definitely one not to vice. The festive season It is best time for then result in signifi- tives are made avail- an online purchase be missed. It is the discount sales is a bo- shop owners to move cant savings for cus- able to those who have more affordable. Also, best time of the year for nanza and it is time to their old stock by offer- tomers, who do not need questions without wait- reputable sites offer the shopaholics go on a stop, drop and shop ing slash in prices. to purchase the most ing in long lines or toll-free numbers for complete shopping through personal visit Somehow, the consum- current products. The searching the aisles for customers, who do not spree, and this Diwali to shop or browse ers are falling in this margin of profit is a store associate. Even post their personal in- season is no different. through your mouse for trap. The general trend passed on to the con- online questionnaire is formation and credit Whether it is the road- online shopping. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 CM Devendra Fadnavis Applauds Performance Of Maharashtra Police

By Ashok Dhamija Technology promotes “Maharashtra Po- transparency and en- lice has a good image in hances credibility” said the country. To en- 49 year old Fadanvis. hance this image and The Hon’ble Chief brighten its reputation, Minister further stated they should undertake that if some of the un- added responsibilities desirable elements of in maintaining law and the society will try to order. Overall the per- take advantage of the formance of Maharash- upcoming festivals and tra Police in the last elections to ruin atmo- five years has been ex- sphere, then they cellent. The govern- should be punished. “In ment stands firm in order to ensure peace- support of the State ful celebration of up- Police department” said coming festivals by the Chief Minister Deven- masses, there is a need dra Fadanvis. He was of communication with speaking at the inaugu- various representatives ration of a two-day con- of the society by the law ference of Senior Police enforcement agencies officers at the State Po- and for this its impor- lice Headquarters in tant to build trust presence of Minister of among the people about State for Home (Rural) security measures. Deepak Kesarkar, Min- There are several ister of State for Home schemes are being im- (Cities) Dr. Ranjit Pa- plemented for the wel- til, Principal Secretary fare of the Police. The Ajoy Mehta, Additional government stands Chief Secretary of firmly to support the Home Department, Police force who work Sanjay Kumar, Direc- in adverse and chal- tor General of Police lenging conditions. Subodh Kumar Jaisw- Therefore, prompt and al. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in presence of various dignitaries pose with members of State Police who made positive decisions have The Chief Minister outstanding contribution in ensuring law and order over the past five years. been taken from time to further said that the time on proposals for State Police force is the duty to maintain law their best performance returning the amount case, efforts should be improvement and wel- only one in the country and order and to serve. by good behaviour and in minor offences too made not to distort the fare of this force. More which has great poten- Therefore, we have to good communication. has to be created. This police image. That is and more funds have tial. So, looking at the act as a servant, not a In the last five years, will build trust among why there is a need of been made available for experience of the last ruler. Accepting this the decentralization of ordinary people. In any modern technology. this” he added. few years, the Police change, people’s orien- Police rights has been team has done a great tation has to be in- take place. With this job of avoiding many creased. It is important right, Police depart- unpleasant incidents to note that many ment got the big re- Arthritis due to their alertness. things can be achieved sponsibility. Consider- Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Police department has by interacting with the ing this, we have to use Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms proven that many citizens and representa- our right properly”. may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of things can be achieved tives of the people. Fel- “Now a day’s crime the affected joints. In some types other organs are also affected. Onset can through healthy com- low workers will have rate is increasing rap- be gradual or sudden. munication. It’s their to be motivated to give idly. The procedure for There are over 100 types of arthritis. The most common forms are osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthri- tis. Osteoarthritis usually oc- ‘Campaign to ban plastic’ curs with age and affects the fin- gers, knees, and hips. Rheuma- carried out at Ghansoli toid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that often affects the hands and feet.[6] Other types include gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, and sep- tic arthritis. They are all types of rheumatic disease. Treatment may include resting the joint and alternating between ap- plying ice and heat. Weight loss and exercise may also be useful. Pain medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol (acetaminophen) may be used. In some a joint replacement may be useful. Osteoarthritis affects more than 3.8% of people while rheumatoid ar- thritis affects about 0.24% of people. Gout affects about 1–2% of the West- ern population at some point in their lives. In Australia about 15% of people are affected, while in the United States more than 20% have a type of arthritis. Overall the disease becomes more common with age. Arthri- tis is a common reason that people miss work and can result in a de- creased quality of life. The term is derived from arthr- (meaning joint) and -itis (meaning inflammation). www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Peafowls are omnivorous in their feeding habit Google Doodle celebrates Letters to the Editor.... and survive on insects, seeds, fruits and even Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi, small mammals. They forage on the ground in Afropavo of the Phasianidae family, the pheas- small groups which has a single male and 3-5 India’s first woman legislator ants and their allies. Male peafowl are referred females. They roost as a group as well on the Dr.Muthulakshmi Reddy is a role model for to as peacocks, and female peafowl as peahens. upper branches of a tall tree to escape preda- today’s generation. She was educated and at In 1963, the peacock was declared the National tors. When agitated they will prefer to flee by the same time fought against social injustice. Bird of India because of its rich religious and running, rarely opting to take a flight. The It’s considered a taboo for a section of today’s legendary involvement in Indian traditions. The males are surprisingly agile on foot despite the youth to fight against the wrong social prac- criteria for this choice were many. The bird long train. The ‘eyes’ in the peacock’s tail tices like caste. They can take a leaf out of must be well-distributed within the country so feathers symbolise the all-seeing Christian Dr.Reddy’s life. Actor Gemini Ganesan donat- it could truly national. It must be recognizable God and – in some interpretations – the ed his house in Pudukottai as a give to an to the common man. Church. A peacock drinking from a vase is orphanage for women named after Ms Reddy. National bird of India is the Indian Peafowl used as a symbol of a Christian believer All the citizens of Pudukottai are very proud commonly termed as a Peacock. Vividly colorful drinking from the waters of eternal life. of this great woman. and exuding oodles of grace, the Indian Peafowl Peacock is part and parcel of our country Today’s Google Doodle celebrated Dr. commands a lot of attention. The peacock and and we like the bird for its wisdom and Muthulakshmi Reddi, a surgeon, educator, its colors are synonymous with Indian identity. colorful nature. It is rightly called National lawmaker and social reformer, on her 133rd It is indigenous to India and Sri Lanka, but now Bird of India. birth anniversary. Dr. Reddi devoted her life features in countries all over the world. Pea- - C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada to public health and fought the battle against cocks are sometimes domesticated and kept in gender inequality. The Government of Tamil the garden for aesthetic purposes. End Corruption Threats towards the Indian peafowl arise due to the demand for the beautiful feathers to be Corruption in India has reached the high- used for decorative purposes. They are hunted est level even after Narendra Modi becoming the and killed by poachers for meat as well. They Prime Minister of the country. Prices of all com- can be a nuisance when inhabiting near farms modities, including that of food grains, Liquid as they prefer to feed on crop grains. They can Petroleum Gas (LPG), bus fares, train fares, be hunted down for the reasons stated above auto- rickshaw fares and taxi fares have sky- although that is not a common practice. rocketed. As a result of this inflation, the com- The Indian peafowl has been granted special mon man has to bear the brunt of the price rise conservation efforts owing to its status as the as his/ her salary does not increase in tandem Nadu announced on Monday that government with the surging inflation. hospitals in the State will celebrate her birth National Bird of India. Hunting of the national bird is illegal. Peacock symbolism: Vision, Although India has achieved both indepen- anniversary as‘Hospital Day’ every year. dence and Republic, it is one of the most cor- Born in 1886 in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, Royalty, Spirituality, Awakening, Guidance, Protection, & Watchfulness. In Greek – Roman rupted and polluted nations in the world. Un- Dr. Reddi was the first Indian girl student in employment is also at an all- time high and many the Department of Surgery at Madras Medical mythology the Peacock tail has the eyes of the stars. In Hinduism, the Peacock is associated of the people are without jobs. Narendra Modi College. This was just one of her many firsts. had promised the citizens of India that he would She became one of the first women doctors in with Lakshmi who represents patience, kind- ness and luck. bring down inflation and curb corruption once India in 1912, and the first woman house he became the prime minister of the country. surgeon in the Government Maternity Hospi- The peacock has been a prominent feature in Indian literature as its resplendent beauty is a But he has not kept his promise. tal, Madras. - Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai She co-founded the Women’s Indian Associ- source of inspiration for many. In popular ation in 1918, and as the first woman member legends, when the peacock displays its glorious (and vice president) of the Madras Legislative Catholic weddings and Council — making her the first woman legislator in India — she helped raise the customs minimum age for marriage for girls and A wedding in a Catholic family is a beauti- pushed the Council to pass the Immoral ful occasion for relatives and friends to gather Traffic Control Act, and the Devadasi system around the bride- to be or groom-to-be in sup- abolishment Bill. What a woman...my salute port or encouragement and also to bless them. to you...to do what you did, in those ancient Traditional ceremonies like the roce for times, you were a real superwoman. Goans and Mangaloreans and the Umbracha - C.K. Subramamaniam, Sanpada Pani for East Indians have added to the fun and excitement in preparation for the wedding day. The application of coconut juice and milk as a Peacock - National Bird sign of ritual cleansing or a bath with the water Of India drawn from the village well has a certain sig- plume, it’s a sign of rain. They have iconic nificance for the person going to get married. The national bird of a country is a desig- status as the carrier animal of the Hindu god But unfortunately, over the years, these nated representative of that country’s fauna. Kartikeya. Lord Krishna was always depicted ceremonies have degenerated into meaningless It is chosen on the basis of the unique quali- with a peacock feather in his headdress. In rituals because the ‘fun’ element has meant the ties that the bird may symbolize. It should Buddhist philosophy the peacock represents unnecessary smashing of eggs or the pouring of uphold certain core qualities or values of the wisdom. The peacock and its feather motifs are chilled beer or other smelly concoctions on the nation it belongs to. The national bird should prominent features in Mughal architecture. The persons going to get married. be a prominent feature in the cultural history peacock and the peacock feather is still a Someone should enlighten on this unique of the country. Another point in favor of being popular motif to be used in logos, textile pat- East Indian custom of ‘Umbracha Pani’ to the chosen as the national bird is the beauty that terns as well as designs. modern generation who know very little about it embodies. The indigenous nature of the bird The Indian peafowls are best known for the this tradition and customs of the community. is another point while it is being considered as beautifully elegant display of feathers the During the celebration of weddings and the national bird. Being designated as a evolution of which is believed to be driven by other events, one should remember the orphans national symbol affords the bird a special sexual selection. The peacocks spread their and donate a small portion of their budget to status with increased awareness and dedicat- train in the shape of a fan and quiver them them. These children who have no one to take ed conservation efforts. during the courtship display. It is believed that care of them, except the religious sisters, will Peafowl is a common name for three the number of eye spots in a male’s courtship feel happy and have a smile on their faces. species of birds in the genera Pavo and display determines his success in mating. - Jubel D’Cruz, Mumbai www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Cricket Talks : If there is smoke.... The Indian captain them, Sachin Ten- the same fate for no The tug of war in reiterated that if the dulkar, Rahul Dravid fault of theirs. The Indian cricket scenar- Cont. from pg. 5 dressing room envi- and Anil Kumble were biggest victim was io is age old. The instructions and lost in place for selection ronment had been barely on top of the Sriniwas Ven- most famous one was his wicket for 1 going of the coach. A selec- bad, then the team situation and had a katraghavan. He was that of Kapil Dev- for runs. This was tion committee has could not have less than ideal made Captain of the Gavaskar feud. In unnecessary and been constituted and possibly played the relationship with Delhi Test in the World Cup do or die Kohli must bear the applications have quality of cricket that their respective 1975-76 test series matches, the perfor- blame for early been invited for the they had during the chairman of selectors. against the West mance of a player debacle and loss of appointment of head World Cup and This is not the first Indies and in the next counts much. In the wickets including his, coach and others. Did earlier. The level of time the rift coming test at Calcutta he year 1983, Kapil Dev which let India Kohli used the quality of cricket is to in open in Indian was relegated to 12th dropped both Veng- down.The start was occasion to clear the be judged by the cricket. Man status. Sachin sarkar and Ravi disastrous and the rift or to force the pundits and not by Indian cricket has Tendulkar smelling Shastri, the two recovery afterwards BCCI to extend the the skipper. Kohli seen many skippers danger after the leading lights in the was only a consolation services of Ravi failed in crucial finals going through ups debacle in Australia, side for the Pruden- in the end. Sastri. Ravi Shastri earlier also. and down from the quit on his own. tial World Cup semi- Rohit Sharma also failed to deliver in The few times the days of Nawab of Rahul Dravid under- final match but still should have joined World Cup semi final Indian team captain Pataudi to Sunil gone strenuous test managed to win the the press meet and and it is expected that saw some stability Gavaskar. Kapil Dev, for some time. Now it coveted cup in style. clear the misunder- this is his swansong. was when Saurav the greatest of our all- is Kohli’s turn to go The captain has the standings or rumours If Shastri leave once Ganguly had the rounders, was unfair- through the ticklish option to have the of rift. Should the for all, then the axe backing of Kolkata ly fired after the loss situation. The battle best playing XI and it Captain of the Indian will fall on Kohli also strongman Jagmohan of the 1987 World Cup for captaincy will go came good. But team openly express and that is the Dalmiya and Mahen- in India. Both Dilip for ever in Indian cricketing controver- his preference of the destiny of all Indian dra Singh Dhoni had Vengsarkar and Cricket. That is the sies in Indian cricket head coach, particu- captains in the past the backing of N. Krishnamachari curse of Indian continue to surround larly after a process is also. Srinivasan. Before Srikkanth suffered Captains. the game for ever. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 12 Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Montessori Students Embark On An Educative Space Mission

Twinkling stars By Ashok Dhamija conducted during NAVI MUMBAI: World which teachers eluci- NASA Day was cele- dated about NASA, its brated by the Montes- mission, astronauts, sori Section on Monday planets & rockets to 29 July 2019 by Mont- appease the curiosity of Showcasing NASA and ISRO role in encouraging peaceful applications in space essori students of Ryan the young explorers science International School, and to enhance their Kharghar to educate understanding about the students about space. The little stars space, planets, stars dressed up as astro- and astronauts in a fun nauts and the eight filled manner. On this planets. Subsequent to occasion the school this, the tiny tots par- quadrangle was deco- ticipated in palm rated with cut outs of printing activity to stars, planets and a make wonderful rock- selfie corner too was ets in the scrap books. also set up in accor- It was a fun filled dance with the theme. learning experience for A short assembly was Future astronaut the kids.