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www.dailypioneer.com So many Delhi leaders to fight a lean man?: KCR m Time to think for the safety of Hyderabad city m Fadnavis targets Don’t join divisive forces, city will go back to curfews MVA govt on m Will bring big change in the life of every Telanganite issues of ryots, Maratha quota PNS n HYDERABAD tion to . I talked about the are sending Delhi leaders to see need to bring qualitative change that KCR is obstructed at Rashtra Samiti in Indian politics for the all-round Hyderabad itself by defeating PM reviews vaccine work supremo and Chief development of the country. I TRS in GHMC polls." Minister K Chandrasekhar talked about how the so-called Urging GHMC voters to give a 5 Rao has said that BJP's 'Delhi national parties had failed mis- fitting reply to BJP for resorting Hyd, praises scientists leaders' are flooding Hyderabad erably to put India on a growth to these acts, KCR said, "By giv- PNS n HYDERABAD for GHMC polls with an aim to trajectory over the past seven ing landslide victory to TRS in Modi was obstruct him from entering decades. My attempts sent shock GHMC polls, send a clear mes- Prime Minister Narendra extensively briefed national politics. waves to them. For this reason, sage to them that the mission to Modi on Saturday visited Addressing TRS' public meet- they are sending a flood of Delhi bring qualitative change in Indian Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and about the vaccine ing at LB Stadium here on leaders to Hyderabad for GHMC politics has begun from to review coronavirus work at the plant Saturday, KCR said: "Recently, I polls. I wonder is this a local elec- Hyderabad itself." vaccine development work by the company talked about giving a new direc- tion or a national election? They 2 there. The Prime Minister's Office officials. He was (PMO) said the day-long visit briefed about the was aimed at getting a first- vaccine production hand perspective of the prepa- rations, challenges and procedure roadmap in India's endeavour to vaccinate its citizens. Modi began by visiting phar- the vaccine production pro- ma major Zydus Cadila's man- cedure. He interacted with ufacturing facility near scientists and vaccine devel- Bandi predicts Ahmedabad. Wearing a PPE kit, opers, an official said. mid-term polls he reviewed the vaccine devel- "Visited the Zydus Biotech opment process at the compa- Park in Ahmedabad to know in state ny's research centre, located more about the indigenous over 20 km from Ahmedabad. DNA based vaccine being Modi was extensively developed by Zydus Cadila. I 4 briefed about the vaccine work compliment the team behind at the plant by the company this effort for their work. officials. He was briefed about 2 ‘Protect Ganga Jamuna tehzeeb’ Political parties ernment over the last six ‘sponsoring' n Let us live like a years, especially on the bouquet power and water front. farmers' stir: Khattar n n "We have solved the PNS CHANDIGARH TRS govt will provide power problem in the a permanent state. We have been giv- Haryana Chief Minister solution to floods ing power supply 24/7 Manohar Khattar on Saturday in Hyderabad without any power out- alleged that some political n ages. This is the first vic- parties and organisations are Will sanction tory that our government Will oppose bill sponsoring the farmers' stir Rs 10,000 crore in achieved after forming against the Centre's farm laws. Budget every year the government six years He also hit out at Punjab back. Telangana achieved on conversions: Chief Minister Amarinder BJP’s high-octane n Distribution of Rs 10k push in GHMC has tremendous improve- Singh, claiming that despite flood relief to victims ment in the availability of Akhilesh Yadav wanting to talk to him over a larger purpose will resume from PNS n HYDERABAD keep 'communal forces at power and consumption. PNS n LUCKNOW the issue, he did not respond December 7 bay' in the GHMC polls Telangana is the only state even when telephone calls to n TRS supremo and Chief in the larger interests of in the country to supply Former chief his office were made for three Polluting industries Minister K the city's growth and 24×7 power to all sectors, minister Akhilesh Yadav on days. However, Amarinder will be moved out of Chandrasekhar Rao said development. including agriculture." Saturday said his party will Singh junked the allegations 2 city to outskirts Hyderabad's 'Ganga Addressing a mam- KCR said that the TRS oppose the state govern- that he did not speak to n 24x7 water supply Jamuna tehzeeb' can be moth public meeting at L government had main- ment's bill on religious con- Khattar over the farmers' TODAY protected only by the B Stadium, the Chief tained law and order in versions when placed in the issue despite repeated to city soon Telangana Rashtra Samiti Minister listed out the the city, assembly for passage. attempts. ALMANAC and appealed to voters to achievements of his gov- 2 2 2 Month & Paksham: Kartik & Shukla Paksha Panchangam Tithi : 12:47 pm KCR targets BJP, winks Akbaruddin Owaisi, Bandi Low pressure to intensify Nakshatram: 06:03 am (Next Day) Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start into depression, rains any important work) at ‘main rival’ AIMIM Sanjay Kumar booked Rahukalam: 04:13 pm – 05:36 pm L VENKAT RAM REDDY campaigning that TRS and PNS n HYDERABAD brother of AIMIM president 'inappropriate' and Yamagandam: 12:04 pm – 01:27 pm n HYDERABAD AIMIM are 'friendly parties' , demanded that he next week in South: IMD n Varjyam: 04:41 pm – 06:28 pm and saying that voting for AIMIM leader Akbaruddin courted a controversy tender an apology. PNS CHENNAI Although TRS working pres- TRS amounts to voting for Owaisi was on Saturday booked on November 25, The AIMIM Gulika: 02:50 pm - 04:13 pm ident and IT Minister KT AIMIM and that TRS is plan- for his comments on the samad- asking whether the leader, addressing A low pressure area over south Good Time: (to start any important work) Rao has been ning to hand over his of former Prime Minister P 'samadhis' of for- a public meeting Andaman Sea and adjoining Amritakalam: 03:23 am – 05:10 am repeatedly issuing GHMC Mayor post V Narasimha Rao and TDP mer Prime Minister here on Bay of Bengal was "very like- Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:42 am – 12:26 pm statements during to AIMIM this time. founder N T Rama Rao, and P V Narasimha Rao Wednesday in the ly" to concentrate into a campaigning that The "TRS-AIMIM state BJP president and TDP run up to the depression in the next 48 AIMIM is TRS' bond' remains a Bandi Sanjay Kumar, founder N T December 1 Greater hours and intensify further HYDERABAD main rival for plank for BJP, for his retort to it. Rama Rao on Hyderabad Municipal before moving towards the WEATHER GHMC polls, and which is bent upon They were Hussain Sagar lake Elections, claimed that the coast, the India Forecast: Mostly sunny not BJP; the pink putting up a tough booked under bank would be banks of the lake was spread Meteorological Department Temp: 27/18 party's supremo and fight to defeat the rul- Section 505 of removed as he ques- over 4,700 acres when it was (IMD) said on Saturday. Humidity: 76% Chief Minister K ing party in GHMC polls. the Indian Penal tioned the eviction built by saint Hussain Shah Under its influence, various Sunrise: 06.29am Chandrasekhar Rao targeted In this backdrop, KTR, for Code (statements drive against "poor Wali, but was now not even 700 parts in southern states were Sunset: 05.39pm only BJP during his address at the past few days has been conducing to pub- people" residing near acres. He said it had become a likely to receive rainfall start- over South Andaman Sea adj the public meeting at LB labelling AIMIM as TRS' lic mischief), police water bodies. road, with shops and samadhis ing December 1, the IMD SE (south east) Bay of Bengal Current Weather Conditions Updated November 28, 2020 5:00 PM Stadium on Saturday. main rival. said The ruling TRS and BJP of the two leaders there, as also said in a series of tweets. and Equatorial Indian Ocean. BJP has been aggressively 2 Akbaruddin Owaisi, younger had termed his remarks as the Lumbini Park. "A Low Pressure Area lies 2 OBTUSE ANGLE MANDIR AGAIN Bhagyalakshmi temple takes a center-stage in GHMC elections NAVEENA GHANATE the center-stage in GHMC residual flood-hit families in n HYDERABAD elections. It has become a pre- Home Minister Hyderabad. He had challenged ferred spot for BJP leaders. will Chief Minister K It appears that 'temple' is insep- On Sunday, Home Minister start his election Chandrashekar Rao to come to arable from politics in all places Amit Shah will start his elec- the temple and take similar where the Bharatiya Janata tion campaign in Hyderabad campaign in oath. Party wants to have its way, be from the Bhagyalakshmi tem- Hyderabad from TRS leaders say that Sanjay it the , Mathura and ple. He will head from the the Bhagyalakshmi picked the temple only to cre- Kashi shrines or the reopening Begumpet airport to ate disturbances in the sensitive of places of worship in at 10:45 am and temple Old City area. TRS working Maharashtra. The latest will begin his campaign after president on 21 November instance of this shrine-based offering prayers. said, "They went to politics is the Bhagyalakshmi On 20 November, it was TS to prove that he was not behind Bhagyalakshmi temple in the temple at Charminar, which, BJP chief Bandi Sanjay who the suspension of disbursal of Old City that too on Friday. though disputed, has taken went to the temple ostensibly Rs 10,000 relief amount to the 2 HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2020 hyderabad 02 BJP’s high-octane push in GHMC has a larger purpose objective of boosting the In Telangana though, the MIM was a clever attempt to and BJP are already locked in cadre’s morale and the party’s This extraordinary importance the saffron party took a big leap by win- put the TRS and MIM in a fix. a battle with strong communal ‘ALL AND approach of not taking any party is attaching to a civic poll and the ning four seats as In spite of some mutually overtones. election lightly. The other sim- well as the Dubbaka Assembly recriminatory statements, their Elections in Bihar where the plistic view is the aim of high-octane campaign of its leaders were seat in a byelection earlier fight is commonly viewed as a Congress could win only 19 SUNDRY’ emerging as an alternative to initially intriguing beyond the transparent this month. Although the vic- friendly match as the MIM is out of 70 seats proved again the TRS. Equally facile is the objective of boosting the cadre’s morale tory in Dubbaka was marked contesting only 51 seats. It that the political space for the Municipal Corporation conclusion that the GHMC by a wafer thin margin, it indi- walked straight into the BJP’s grand old party is receding in election has never elections are a semi-final for and the party’s approach of not taking any cated that non-Modi factors trap by daring the TRS govern- large swathes of the country. Aattracted so much the Assembly polls in Tamil election lightly. The other simplistic view is like anti-incumbency can also ment to demolish memorials This is true also in Telangana national attention as the one to Nadu, Puducherry, West the aim of emerging as an alternative to do the magic. of Telugu icons N. T. Rama where its fortunes are dwin- be held in Greater Hyderabad Bengal and Assam in 2021 and the TRS The twist that BJP president Rao and P. V. Narasimha Rao dling and its leaders have been on December 1 when an esti- in UP in 2022, besides push- Bandi Sanjay Kumar gave to built on the foreshores of defecting to the TRS and late- mated 74 lakh voters are list- ing its agenda. Yet, S NAGESH KUMAR the GHMC campaign by Hussainsagar Lake. ly BJP. ed to elect 150 corporators. it is difficult to envisage how where it holds power. Amit ble uncertainty in spite of Former Resident Editor, threatening a surgical strike The BJP and MIM are KCR‘s iteration of his plans The BJP has pulled out all the the BJP’s success in GHMC Shah’s visits to Chennai and AIADMK’s disastrous show against Pakistanis, Rohingyas treading a dangerous path as to float a third front targeted stops by despatching its brass will influence voters in the East Hyderabad within a span of in the 2019 Lok Sabha elec- and Afghans overstaying in the both sides have their sights primarily at the BJP would be from Home Minister Amit and the North where the eight days should explain this. tions against the virtual clean Andhra over its refusal to Old City must be understood fixed on West Bengal too. another reason for the BJP’s Shah to MP Tejaswi Surya for socio-political factors are dif- This was a smart move consid- sweep by the DMK and its confer Special Category Status against this background. It Buoyant after winning five attempt to give back as good as the campaign. ferent. ering the likelihood of V K. UPA allies which won 38 out and muddled thinking over has turned the spotlight on his Assembly seats in Bihar, the they get.They are taking the This extraordinary impor- The BJP’s game plan also Sasikala’s release from jail, of 39 seats. Amaravati. It has clearly come party with the likes of Tejaswi MIM sees West Bengal with 27 battle to his home turf as a tance the saffron party is seems directed at the South, superstar Rajinikanth formal- Among AP, Tamil Nadu, to a conclusion that it must Surya fanning the flames per cent of Muslims as anoth- forewarning to KCR to watch attaching to a civic poll and the which accounts for 130 Lok ly launching his party formal- Telangana and , the BJP play the Hindutva card for a through incendiary speeches. er hunting ground. This may his back before taking a leap high-octane campaign of its Sabha seats and turning its toe- ly and developments like M. K. had just two Assembly seats till successful foray into the South, His audacious claim that the lend a new dimension to from ‘gully politics’ to Delhi leaders were initially intrigu- hold into a footprint that Alagiri’s inclination to join recently. In Tamil Nadu, it is on a fact BJP leaders openly BJP’s battle was primarily Bengal’s electoral landscape politics, to use Rao’s own ing beyond the transparent extends beyond Karnataka, the BJP. He has ended possi- the backfoot over Hindi and in admit. against Asaduddin Owaisi’s as the Trinamool Congress expression. Bhagyalakshmi Even BJP is family party All set for inauguration temple... Continued from page 1 except for Modi, says KTR Are there no other temples in of Khammam IT Hub Hyderabad? They want to PNS n HYDERABAD create unnecessary distur- We will not bances between different sec- TRS working president KT let anyone PNS n KHAMMAM During his visit to the US, Ajay tions and that is the reason Rama Rao took a strong excep- Kumar met CEOs and IT dig- they went to the old city". tion to BJP leaders' comments disturb the The Telangana government is nitaries of Telugu origin and However, BJP leaders that Chief Minister K peace in all set to take a big leap forward explained to them about the maintain that there is noth- Chandrashekar Rao and his in expanding IT hubs to tier- opportunities available in ing wrong in visiting family are looting the state. He Hyderabad. We II cities in the state. Khammam. Initially, as many Bhagyalakshmi temple and said that even BJP is a family will certainly Arrangements are being made as 16 companies evinced inter- Sanjay even asked, "Is it in party except for Prime not be soft in for launching the IT hub in est in setting up their offices in Pakistan, Afghanistan or Minister . But other leaders in your party Khammam by IT Minister K T the hub. Bangladesh?" In 2012, the Addressing different com- have family members. To pos- any way, said Rama Rao on December 2. It Khammam is the second Archaeological Survey of munities at Vibrant Hyderabad ture like this is not right. You TRS working may be recalled that the fastest growing city in India, responding to an RTI Programme on Saturday, KTR don't have anything to speak Telangana government has Telangana after Hyderabad. query, described the temple said, "BJP leaders won't discuss straight to the point, and these president KT already launched IT hubs in The state government has structure as "an unautho- development, but will call us family politics etc are devia- Rama Rao Warangal and dis- already set up the required rised construction". Even his- family parties. Are there no tion," KTR added. tricts. infrastructure to speed up the torians claim that it was built families in BJP? Karnataka It may be mentioned here The G+5 IT hub being built development process in the only in the 1960s. Chief Minister Yediyurappa's that on Friday, BJP president said, "From 15 days, I am try- in an area of 42,000 square feet city. The state government has According to some histori- son is MP, his son is state BJP Jagat Prakash Nadda refer- ing to find using magnifying at a cost of Rs 25 crore in the already chalked out a master ans, one of the guard stones, vice president. In Madhya ring to KCR's plans to bring lens who got benefitted from heart of Khammam city will be youth by conducting a job GHMC polls, is also oversee- plan for the development of shaped like a milestone, near Pradesh there is Vijaya Raje the anti-BJP parties together Rs 20 lakh crore atma nirbar, a source of pride for denizens. fair. As many as 25 IT compa- ing the arrangements for KTR's Khammam city and is now in Charminar was allegedly paint- Scindia, Yashodhara and now said, "Why don't you say that couldn't find one". A huge job fair has been being nies will start their operations tour in consultation with its final stage. The ed with saffron colour in 1965 Jyotiraditya. Rajasthan has you will make a family with all He also said that the govern- organized at the local SBIT from the IT hub. Some of the Khammam district collector Dhansalapuram Railway and then an old woman was Vasundhara Raje and the family-held parties. Birds ment would not be soft on any- College on Saturday to recruit companies are well-known and other higher officials. Overbridge, a dream of reportedly the person in- Dushyant. In Delhi, there is of a feather flock together. one who disturbs the peace employees required to per- worldwide, while some are Initially, it was proposed to denizens for decades, has also charge of this shrine. After an Maneka and Varun Gandhi. If They are all same, maybe lit- and communal harmony in the form duties at various levels in startups. build the IT hub in just 25,000 been completed and would be RTC bus purportedly hit the we go further Rajnath Singh is tle difference of shades." city. KTR said, "We will not let the IT hub. Response for the KTR agreed to set up an IT sq ft, but it was later increased inaugurated on December 2 by stone damaging it, a perma- there and his son is in UP BJP. Meanwhile, he informed anyone disturb the peace in jab fair was overwhelming as hub in Khammam as per the to 42,000 sq ft as the response KTR. R&B Minister Vemula nent structure was raised at the Is BJP an exception?". that community that because Hyderabad. We will certainly hundreds of young people suggestion of Minister Ajay from entrepreneurs was good. Prashanth Reddy will accom- site and the stone replaced with "This holier than thou atti- of Coronavirus pandemic tak- not be soft in any way. In fact, flocked to the walk-in inter- Kumar. The foundation stone The ground floor will be used pany him. The new Police an idol of Goddess Lakshmi. A tude is not right, stating that ing hit on economy, the state not only MIM and BJP leaders, views. for the IT hub was laid in 2017. as the task office. Many com- Commissionerate office set up case was later filed in the then there is no family in our party, cannot give industrial incen- even if TRS leaders make some The government is trying Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar, panies are willing to start their at Prakash Nagar will be inau- AP High Court, opposing the is wrong. It is different that tives as promised in Budget. statements and try to disturb hard to extend the fruits of the in-charge for campaigning operations in Khammam and gurated by Home Minister encroachment of Charminar Modi doesn't have family. I KTR, taking a dig at Atma the peace, cases will be regis- technology to local eligible in Kukatpally division in the tap the local talent pool. Mahmood Ali. by the temple authorities. don't have anything with that. Nirbar Bharat programme tered against them". Low pressure... PM reviews KCR targets BJP, winks... Political parties... Will oppose bill on Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 vaccine... Continued from page 1 against AIMIM. He did not even take the name of Amarinder Singh said he will It is very likely to concentrate Continued from page 1 This is being viewed as TRS' AIMIM.KCR targeted only not speak to the Haryana into a depression during next conversions: Akhilesh Yadav strategy to prevent BJP from BJP in his entire speech. He chief minister until he seeks 48 hours and likely to inten- Continued from page 1 favour of any such law. We will ward and provides them with Government of India is polarising Hindu votes against came down heavily on BJP, an apology for "inflicting sify further thereafter," it oppose it (when it comes to the right price of their pro- actively working with them to TRS. The AIMIM too is issu- saying it had been trying to brutality" on farmers march- said. The state cabinet earlier this the assembly). He also sought duce, he said. support them in this journey," ing statements lashing out at create riots entailing curfews ing to Delhi. It is likely to move nearly week gave nod to the Uttar to know its relevance when the Akhilesh alleged, No other Modi tweeted after the visit. TRS. and communal clashes in Claiming a conspiracy , westwards and reach south Pradesh Prohibition of state has schemes to encour- government has committed as Zydus Cadila chairman KTR and AIMIM chief Hyderabad for the sake of Khattar told reporters in Tamil Nadu coast around Unlawful Conversion of age inter-caste and inter-faith many atrocities on farmers as Pankaj Patel recently said Asaduddin Owaisi are cate- GHMC polls. KCR had a dig Gurgaon that officials in the December 2, it said. Religion Ordinance, 2020 to marriages. The government this government is doing. This the company is aiming to gorically stating that TRS at Uttar Pradesh Chief Punjab Chief Minister's Under its influence, scat- curb forcible or dishonest reli- does not want to debate on treatment is being meted out complete the vaccine trial by and AIMIM have no 'elec- Minister Yogi Adityanath and Office are giving directions to tered to widespread rainfall gious conversions including more important issues due to by those who had promised to March 2021, and could pro- toral understanding' or former Maharashtra CM the protesting farmers from activity was "very likely" over those for the sake of marriage, which it brought the ordi- double their income. duce up to 100 million doses 'alliance' with each other and Fadanavis for coming to Punjab. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, which could land violators in nance, he said, alleging that it He also asked when the a year. that they will fight against Hyderabad to campaign for The stir has been build up Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, jail for up to 10 years. Uttar is creating hatred and chasm Centre is going to bring a law Modi landed at Hakimpet each other in the GHMC BJP in GHMC polls. by farmers from Punjab and Lakshadweep, south coastal Pradesh Governor Anandiben in society. The SP president to double farmers' income Air Force station near polls. KCR's silence on AIMIM some political parties and and south Patel gave assent to the ordi- also extended support to the and provide employment to Hyderabad around 1 pm and As KCR's public meeting gave an opportunity for BJP organisations are sponsor- Rayalaseema on Tuesday and nance on Saturday. Now, it will farmers' protest against the the youth. proceeded to pharma major was held on Saturday in this to highlight "TRS-MIM ing it, he said. Wednesday, the weather be presented in the state leg- Centre's farm laws. Questioning investment Bharat Biotech's vaccine backdrop, observers were friendship" yet again and Khattar claimed that office said. islature for passage. The betterment of farmers claims of the UP government, manufacturing facility at keen to know the TRS supre- counter KTR's and Asad Haryana farmers have not IMD also forecast isolated Commenting on it, Akhilesh cannot be ensured through Akhilesh said it should also tell Genome valley, located mo's stance on AIMIM. Owaisi's claims that TRS and participated in the stir. For heavy to very heavy rainfall Yadav told reporters, The laws. It will happen only when how it has fared in corruption around 20 km from the air Much to their surprise, KCR AIMIM are 'rivals' in GHMC this, I want to thank Haryana with moderate thunderstorm Samajwadi Party is not in the government comes for- and fake encounters. station, by road. did not utter a single word polls. farmers, he said. and lightning over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal during this period. So many Delhi leaders to fight a lean man?: KCR HYDERABAD BULLION RATES Continued from page 1 GOLD KCR lashed out at his oppo- ‘Protect Ganga Jamuna tehzeeb’ ` 49,090 (10 gm) nents for suggesting that he was trying to set up a Front Continued from page 1 affected by floods. But we did ments and enable construction ny, together as a bouquet of ` 670 at the national level against it. We distributed Rs 650 crore of new nalas for effective flood flowers. Save Hyderabad to SILVER BJP yet again. "Did I say but some inimical forces were for over 6 lakh people. But water management. save your businesses. If the ` 64,700 (1kg) anywhere that I am launch- trying to disturb the peace by opposition parties obstructed On the deployment of communal harmony is dis- ` 200 ing a Front at the national fomenting communal trouble this by complaining to the national BJP leaders for GHMC turbed, the real estate prices will level? When the time comes, and whipping up passions. Election Commission. TRS poll campaign, he said, "To crash, the business climate will it will happen," KCR "We need a peaceful government will be there even beat this whip-thin man, their be affected. Hyderabad is a CHICKEN remarked.The TS Chief Hyderabad for growth, devel- after GHMC polls. We will give national leaders are camping in reality. I request the intellectu- RATES `/KG Minister vehemently criti- opment, and for our children's Rs 10K flood relief to leftover Hyderabad. Remember, I am al class to save the history and cised the Narendra Modi future." people from December 7. We the son of Telangana soil. People peace of Hyderabad. Are we Dressed/With Skin `170 government's divestment On the flood situation, the expect leftover people at from Delhi have descended to going to lose our peace because Without Skin `193 policies and privatisation of Chief Minister said that every around 2 to 3 lakh and we are campaign in 'gully' politics. of some communal forces? Do mega public sector under- megacity in the country had ready to spend Rs 300 crore for This clearly shows how strong you want to surrender your Broiler at Farm `117 takings (PSUs). "Why you faced severe crisis including this to mitigate the sufferings the TRS is, every leader in Delhi peace? Do you want to compro- are trying to sell LIC, which , Bengaluru, Chennai, of people, though the state gov- is shaking in their pants. The mise on law and order," he EGG is in profits and has assets of and Kolkata, and that ernment's financial condition Uttar Pradesh CM has come to asked. RATES over Rs 30 lakh crore? Why Hyderabad was no exception. is bad due to corona situation," visit Hyderabad. His state stands KCR also said his govern- `/100 are you selling BHEL? Why "Our leaders have waded KCR observed. 25 in growth terms, while ment had largely solved the HYDERABAD 428 are you privatising the through knee-length water to KCR promised to sanction Hyderabad figures in the top 5. water problem in the state. "Six VIJAYAWADA 444 Indian Railways, which is help people in a flood situation. Rs 10,000 crore in Budget Now, this weak CM from a years back before we came to among the largest rail net- No government anywhere in every year to GHMC to help weak state will teach us how to power, women would stand in VISAKHAPATNAM 435 works in the world?" he the country had disbursed Rs provide a permanent solution rule and govern. We have to live long queues for a bucket of RETAIL PRICE `4.28 asked. 10,000 to each household to floods, clear nala encroach- together in communal harmo- water. “ (IN HYDERABAD)

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There is no doubt that politi- cal parties splurge during the campaigning ahead of every election. The Greater Hydera- bad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) campaign going on in Hyderabad, however, is wit- nessing the parties spending crores to pay students, to swell Parents of schoolchildren take their rally audience. Students are being paid between Rs 500 to 1,000 to attend the rallies for three to to roads again against fee hike four hours a day. Incidentally, several students belonging to PNS n HYDERABAD campus. Due to the which are incurred only when financially backward families, Coronavirus pandemic it I students are present in person who are from various parts of Several parents from couldn't pay the fees timely. at the school premises. the state, are participating Hyderabad took to roads again However, due to that the The GO 46 was released in wholeheartedly in the elec- no intention of joining the pol- approaches students and gets and INC, which are paying Rs Not just the students, appar- against the fee hike and no school management removed April. It was meant for a nor- tions. itics. However my family is them to the rallies. These mid- 500 to 600 to each student per ently parties are also arranging action against the private my daughter from the online mal school year and at that A second-year postgraduate from a lower-middle class dle men are paid in bulk and day. The bigger the rally or for their workers from other schools by the educational class. She didn't just miss her point of time, nobody could student from Osmania background and my parents they keep their commission per politician, the better you will districts to travel to the city. authorities. The protest, which class, but was embarrassed predict the whole year will be University, who is actually are finding it difficult to even students. get paid. In bigger rallies, such Balmoori Venkat, State took place in front of Oakridge too. Although, I requested the virtual schooling. Now that the from Warangal shares, "I pay my fees. I went to the ral- Giving an insight in the as that of IT Minister KT President of National Students' International School, saw par- school management several entire academic year is virtu- attended TRS rallies for three lies just so that I can pay my process, M Venu, General Rama Rao or Union Minister Union of India, says, ents standing with placards times, the teachers didn't al and it will be virtual, the days and got paid Rs 800 per rent for this month and don't Secretary, Telangana Joint Kishan Reddy, I think about "Pandemic shaked the finances demanding fee reduction. include her in the class." school cannot apply a fee day. They also gave Biryani have to pay for my food for Action Committee, for all stu- 200 to 300 students took part. of several families. In such a Talking about the issue, Sharing similar experience, structure meant for physical packets to us. Two of my those three days. Most students dents' organisation says, "The The rallies also include kids scenario, students from poor Tukaraam Nenavath, a parent another parent adds, "We schooling." friends attended BJP rallies are doing it." middle men know the area who are less than 18 years old background are more than who protested shares, "My request Oakridge International Despite several protests, the and we're paid Rs 700 per day." As per information from well. TRS and BJP are paying as well. Just imagine the kind happy to be able to make some daughter Nakshatra is studying School to rationalise their fee parents have received no help He further adds, "I am sources, each party has a mid- the highest, about Rs 700 to Rs of money parties are spending money, at the same time get grade VII, in Oakridge structure as there is a huge cost from the state educational preparing for Civils, so, I have dle man in every ward, who 1000 per day. Then AIMIM to get audience." free food." International School, Newton saving on many expenses authorities.

CITY LIGHTS Disproportionate Telangana logs 753 more Covid cases assets case: CBI Webinar held on prescriptive PNS n HYDERABAD maintenance for Armed forces Telangana registered 753 new books UoH chief Coronavirus cases, taking its n its efforts to increase the total tally to 2.68 lakh, even as medical officer footprint of Artificial 952 more patients recovered PNS n HYDERABAD IIntelligence (AI) in the from the virus on Saturday. Indian Army and reap its Active cases now total 10,637 The sleuths of Central Bureau benefits, Military College of in the state. of Investigation (CBI) booked Electronics and Mechanical Hyderabad accounted for a disproportionate assets case Engineering (MCEME), a the highest 133 new cases, fol- India's first Chousingha against chief medical officer premier training institute lowed by Medhcal Malkajgiri of University of Hyderabad under the aegis of Army (78), Rangareddy (71), for amassing huge wealth. Training Command and a designated Centre of Excellence for Karimnagar (47), Nalgonda Yadadri Bhongir (13) and of 1.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the CBI had named chief med- Artificial Intelligence in Indian Army, organised a webinar on "Artificial and Khammam (38 each) and Warangal Rural (12). Only state continued to record sig- wilderness park opens ical officer Dr Ravindra Intelligence Based Prescriptive Maintenance for the Armed Forces" in Bhadradri Kothagudem (36). three patients succumbed to nificant number of recoveries PNS n HYDERABAD at Lalgadi Malakpet, near the Kumar and his wife Sujatha Secunderabad on Saturday. Discerning readers will know that the New cases were also report- the virus in the past 24 hours on a daily basis, which are out- Outer Ring Road on the who was working as a teacher Army’s Training Command based out of Shimla is responsible for the ed from Warangal Urban (33), in Telangana, taking its Covid numbering infections. India's first wilderness park Karimnagar highway, with an in UoH campus school. Indian Army’s doctrines and training and research development Suryapet and Jagityal (22 each), death toll to 1,451. Telangana As many as 952 more with focus on biodiversity accent on sustainability and The accused amassed wea- initiatives in all fields. Mancherial and Sangareddy has 0.54 per cent fatality rate, patients recovered, taking the conservation, rewilding and a biodiversity conservation. It lth during his tenure. Before (18 each), Peddapalli (15), as against the national average total such cases to 2.56 lakh. stated objective to be focused has already planted over attaining the position, his on total inclusivity was opened 10,000 saplings, mostly of for- assets were valued at Rs 3.22 near Hyderabad on Friday. est species. The forest area here crores. However, by the end, ‘Rumours about tiger roaming in P Raghuveer, Vice Chair- is about 2,635 acres, in which his wealth is valued at Rs 9 TAKING NO CHANCES man and Managing Director, a small portion has developed crores. Investigation revealed Shamshabad completely untrue’ Telangana State Forest as an urban forest park. that the accused had brought To instill confidence among the public Development Corporation The TSFDC said that the immovable and movable elangana forest officials on and to prevent communal incidents, (TSFDC), opened the park to total area will be protected assets including several flats Saturday said there was a false CRPF troops deployed near Charminar nature lovers and adventure- with fencing. The urban park in and around Financial Tpropaganda in the social on the eve of GHMC Elections. seeking walkers. is named after Konda Gorre or District, five cars, house hold media that a large tiger was The TSFDC has developed Chousingha, a four-horned articles worth Rs 25 lakh, roaming in the Shamshabad area 'Konda Gorre' wilderness park antelope. gold jewellery and others. and clarified that this was completely untrue. It may be noted here that some of them making false propaganda in the social media since Friday night that a large tiger was spotted at Indiramma 2 held for creating fake Dharani app Colony in Shamshabad. The forest officials have visited the area and PNS n HYDERABAD they created fake application. regarding some fake mobile enquired with local people. Later they came to know that this is fake The accused were identified apps in the name of Dharani news, an official release here said. The forest department officials Two fraudsters who created a as Premchand Muley, 31, and mobile app and made a formal appealed to the people not to spread such false propaganda. It would fake mobile application in the Mahesh Dandote, 26, hailing compalint with police. create panic to the local people. They also urged to take confirmation name of Dharani mobile app from Karnataka. The matter He further added that they from the Forest Department officials in advance, if there is any were arrested by Cyber Crime came to light when Telangana made the app for public to information on wild animals, the release added. Police on Saturday. With a State Technology Services Ltd., download and use the mobile hope to get Revenue through Hyderabad approached application posing as official advertisement and downloads Hyderabad cyber crime police mobile app of Dharani website. Rachakonda top cop suspends 2 constables for corrupt practices Customs officials seize achakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh gold worth Rs 24 lakhs RM Bhagwat on PNS n HYDERABAD Saturday placed two police constables under The customs officials nabbed an air passen- suspension on charges of ger smuggling gold worth Rs 24 lakhs at RGIA indulging in corrupt on Saturday. The officials intercepted the pas- practices. Based on a report senger and found gold concealed in paste from K Narayana Reddy, form in three capsules in his rectum. The offi- DCP (Bhongir), the two cials recovered 505.53 grams gold valued at constables, R. Chandra Rs 24.49 lakhs. As the passenger couldn't pro- Shekar and K. Lingaswamy vide documents, the officials seized gold. of Chotuppal police station, were suspended for demanding money from a citizen and indulging in corruption. Following a complaint, the DCP conducted an enquiry into the RTI REPLY allegations and submitted a report to the Commissioner. Mahesh Bhagwat urged citizens to lodge complaints via WhatsApp number 94906 17111 if they came across police personnel resorting to Only 33% of funds spent on Hussain Sagar in 4 yrs corrupt practices. PNS n HYDERABAD the nalas". There was no answer to why the rest of the funds were not The Hyderabad Metropolitan used. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Development Authority (HMDA) based Independent body Society of ‘India will be global leader in has spent only 33 per cent of the Public and Good Governance said, funds allocated for maintenance of "There are a lot many things which production and supply of vax’ Hussain Sagar Lake in four years. are not moving because of budget It is to note, that cleaning and but having budget allocated to cer- elangana Governor Dr maintenance of the lake are two tain things. Why has the depart- Tamilisai Soundararajan different tasks allocated to agencies. ment not spent?" Hussain Sagar, Ton Saturday said that In an RTI reply to Society for Safety including NTR Marg, Tank Bund, India is on the threshold of of Public and Good Governance, Necklace Road, surrounding parks emerging as the global HDMA said they have spent aro- are now under the control of leader in the production und Rs 14.79 crore for maintenance HMDA. The flood control and dis- and supply of vaccine for of Hussain Sagar between 2014 and charge of water during the mon- Covid-19. She said that the 2018, while the government had soon are under the control of India has been supplying sanctioned Rs 46 crore budget. GHMC's irrigation wing. 60 per cent of the different The maintenance includes colle- This lake cleaning part was tak- anonymity said, "As part of the During the recent floods, citize- vaccines for the world. It is cting of floating pollutants, gar- en care by Japan International Co- JICA project. Two Sewerage treat- ns flagged the issue of encroach- the largest producer and supplier of the vaccines in the world. The bage, plastic waste from the lake, operation Agency under lake impr- ments of capacity 30 MLD and 20 ment at Hussain Sagar. In January, world is looking at India for the massive production of Covid-19 functioning of the trash collecting ovement project which ended in MLD were constructed. A ring Save Our Urban Lake activist and vaccines and their supply across the globe. The Governor was the machines, greenery and repairs. 2016. But, direct dumping of litter, sewer has also been set up around the Socialist Party of India leader chief guest at the 3rd Global Medical Excellence Event, organised by The major pollutant of Hussain garbage, plastic waste, and other the lake. In addition, we have Lubna Sarwath wrote to the Chief the World Tamil Organisation, UK, through virtual mode from the Raj Sagar is domestic sewage entering debris continues. In July 2018, the installed aeration equipment to Justice of HC urging him to take Bhavan, here. She spoke on the topic of "Road to Recovery: the lake that boosts the growth of state government entrusted the boost the oxygen levels of the lake. action against illegal construction Vaccinations and Mental Wellbeing" at the webinar, a Raj Bhavan algae. The damage happens when entire area to HMDA to ensure Seven jet fountains were installed being taken up inside FTL. The Communique here said. Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan highlighted the the algae during decomposition use development and effective mainte- to improve the dissolved oxygen 'encroa-ched' land is located close need for having a robust vaccination plan to ensure vaccination of lot of oxygen in the water thus ma- nance of Hussain Sagar and its sur- content. So far 6.4 lakh cubic to Sanjeevaiah Park. The encroach- the all the people with special emphasis on immunising the king it deficient for other aquatic roundings. An officer associated meters of sediment has been ment has also become an election vulnerable sections on a priority basis. fauna and kills the life inside lake. with the projects, on condition of removed from the three mouths of issue this time around. hyderabad 04 HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Bandi predicts mid-term polls in state

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Bharatiya Janata Party Telangana state president BJP to rename Hyd Bandi Sanjay on Saturday pre- dicted that the TRS govern- ment, led by K Chandrasekhar Rao, would collapse post the ‘Bhagyanagar': Yogi Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections. He pre- PNS n HYDERABAD to say "Hindustan" during oath- dicted that TRS MLAs would taking. They will live in revolt against the CM. There At a rally ahead of next week's Hindustan but when it comes to will be mid-term elections and Hyderabad municipal election, taking oath in the name of BJP would win, he claimed. He Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Hindustan, they hesitate," he

TO LB STADIUM also stated that KCR would Yogi Adityanath - one of an said. "I came here to launch a

ALL ROADS LEAD surely go to jail. army of A-listers unleashed by fight along with you against Sanjay, who is also a Lok the BJP in its bid to win voters them. I am happy after seeing Sabha member from in the southern state - blamed the enthusiasm of Hyderabadis. Karimnagar, made these com- the 'nefarious alliance' of the The peoples' cooperation is ments at an election rally at ruling TRS and Asaduddin needed to change Hyderabad as Ramnagar. "The corrupt gov- Owaisi's AIMIM for the lack of Bhagyanagar," he said. ernment will collapse after the development and declared the The UP CM alleged that the GHMC elections. Everyone BJP could rename the city to father-son duo are looting the knows that KCR is involved in Bhagyanagar if it won. public exchequer and a fake passport scam. The "Some people were asking threatening the businessmen. Centre will settle all accounts," Finding fault with TRS me if Hyderabad can be However, the BJP is striving he said. The corrupt government will collapse leaders for speaking about self renamed as Bhagyanagar. I said hard for the development of He cautioned the police offi- after the GHMC elections. Everyone respect, Bandi Sanjay asked - why not? I told them we Hyderabad. He called upon the cials against backing an "unsta- them to reveal as to where their renamed Faizabad as Ayodhya people to cast their vote to BJP ble" government and said they knows that KCR is involved in a fake self respect was when hundreds and as Prayagraj after to ensure corruption-free were reading out the script of passport scam. The Centre will settle of farmers, students and teach- BJP came into power. Why administration. the Chief Minister over possi- ers committed suicides. "Why can't Hyderabad be renamed as While participating in road ble communal violence in the all accounts, said Telangana BJP the TRS leaders failed to pro- Bhagyanagar?" he asked, as show in Jeedimetla and LB Stadium turned pink on Saturday as thousands of TRS city. Challenging the govern- chief Bandi Sanjay tect them? Some police, includ- supporters cheered. Kukatpally areas on Saturday supporters thronged Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s ment to file more cases, he reit- ing DGP, are supporting KCR Making his pitch in a civic evening along with Telangana public meeting. Vehicles were seen parked from near the erated his comments of when he said that some are poll - where the focus is BJP Chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, destroying Darruslam (MIM teach a lesson to those who are to each division and called hatching conspiracy to incite normally on infrastructure - the MP and stadium till upper Tank Bund. The highlight was a Bonalu headquarters), if the party supporting Pakistan and con- upon the people to take the communal violence," he UP Chief Minister also drew leaders Muralidhar Rao, Peddi procession, and Lambada and Gusadi dances, as also the dares to touch the memorials duct Surgical Strikes against money given by TRS and urged alleged demanding the police from the BJP's tried-and-tested Reddy, Jithender Reddy and traditional ‘Kolatam’ dance. The main stretches connecting of former Prime Minister PV those who take out rallies with the voters to cast their vote for to reveal as to why they failed election playbook, a page of others, Yogi Adithyanath said the stadium from Tank Bund, Liberty crossroads, Secretariat, Narasimha Rao and former black flags against India," he BJP. He alleged that KCR failed to arrest them when they have which was earlier read out by that the BJP constructed 30 Ravindra Bharathi and Nampally, among other areas, sported Chief Minister NT Rama Rao. said. Bandi also offered to pro- to give 1 lakh jobs but erected clear information. He warned Karnataka MP Tejasvi Surya lakh houses in Uttar Pradesh party flags and posters welcoming supporters. He said that BJP will con- vide Covid-19 vaccine for free one lakh hoardings and flexes police by stating that TRS will when he called Owaisi an and questioned the TRS duct a surgical strike and if BJP comes in to power in on metro pillars, flyovers, and not be in power permanently "avatar of Mohammad Ali government to reveal as to how would identify Rohingyas, and GHMC elections. toilets. "KCR and KTR didn't and said that the TRS govern- Jinnah". "In Bihar a newly- many houses it constructed in handover the anti-social ele- Bandi Sanjay alleged that the leave even burial grounds in ment will be collapsed after elected MLA of AIMIM declined the last 6 years. ments to police. "We will TRS party is giving Rs 5 crore erecting flexes," he said. GHMC elections. #BaiganKaYogi trends, BJP retorts with #MCKCR PNS n HYDERABAD 'baigan' is vegetable brinjal, it is said when you are unable to the economic benefit behind this? intelligence by this worthless KCR trend is done for these false popular term used in Hyderabad manage your own state, why #BaiganKaYogi". Another Netizen speeches! #BaiganKaYogi" promises making Telangana ppl as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi as slang to express emotions. interfere in matters of other Kahif Qureshi said, "five million It may be mentioned here that real scapegoats for looting Adityanath who is campaigning in It may be mentioned here that UP states. A SSagar said, "Correct me people lost jobs after earlier netizens trended go back Exchequer? GHMC elections was welcomed by CM said, "When BJP came to if I am wrong.. It would cost demonetisation and this man is Tejasvi Surya using abusive slur. Sagar Goud follower of BJP another hash tag, this time mixed power in UP, Faizabad was anywhere between 200-500 saying Hyderabad people can buy As a retort BJP started trending asked, "From last six years who with Hyderabadi flavour. Netizens renamed as Ayodhya and crores to change a city name. Is land in Kashmir! Where were u #BaghyanagarWelcomesYogi and stopped KCR from announcing used the #BaiganKaYogi trend on Allahabad as Prayagraj. Why can't our country so much developed, during Hyderabad floods when #MCKCR meaning Maha Chor 10000 crores for Nala repairs Saturday apart from using abusive Hyderabad be rechristened to poverty is so low that such huge people needed help the most? KCR. As per BJP followers in from state budget to avoid words. Even though the word "Bhagyanagar"?" A Syed Umar money is spent for this.. What's Don't insult Hyderabadi Social media #MCKCR maha chor flooding #MCKCR". Will win big ‘TRS-BJP-MIM running Sambit takes a BJP, MIM provoking Revanth hurt in GHMC dig at AIMIM at not being elections: BJP campaign on non-issues’ PNS n HYDERABAD Muslims, alleges Cong invited to PNS n HYDERABAD People of Hyderabad have to PNS n HYDERABAD PNS n HYDERABAD decide whether they want a PM’s tour BJP national general secre- Mayor of the development- AICC secretary and former PNS n HYDERABAD tary and GHMC elections Telangana Pradesh Congress oriented BJP or divisive pol- MP Madhu Yashki Goud on national in-charge Bhupender Committee (TPCC) president itics-oriented AIMIM's in Saturday blamed the Centre TPCC working president and Yadav on Saturday made it and MP N Uttam Kumar the city civic polls to be held and State government for fail- Malkajgiri MP A Revanth clear that the BJP's fight against Reddy on Saturday said that on December 1, BJP ing to contain the spread of Reddy on Saturday said that TRS government corruption the people of Greater spokesperson Sambit Patra Coronavirus. He called upon not inviting him to Prime will continue. He alleged that Hyderabad would never for- said on Saturday. "The people the people to question CM K Minister Narendra Modi’s the TRS government has give TRS, BJP and MIM for of Hyderabad have to choose Chandrashekhar Rao for not Hyderabad tour on Saturday indulged in huge corruption. not discussing their real prob- whose Mayor it is going to be. coming out of Pragathi was a violation of protocol Stating that GHMC elections lems during the election cam- It will be BJP's Mayor or Bhavan when floods hit the and that he would lodge a is between democracy and paign while keeping their focus Mayor of MIM? What kind of city. He alleged that the entire Sammelans' (Cordial complaint with the Lok Sabha monarchy, Bhupender Yadav only on polarisation on com- Mayor is needed? The devel- officialdom has been trans- Meetings), Madhu Yashki said Speaker in the next stated that nobody speaks lies munal lines. opment oriented BJP's Mayor formed as TRS party cam- described the sammelans as Parliament ses- like KT Rama Rao. He said that Addressing various road or communal politics, divi- paigners and Director General 'Athma Vanchana Sammelans.' sion. Telangana does not belong to shows at Banjara Hills, sive politcs-oriented Mayor of of Police and City Addressing the media, “Not KCR and KTR’s family Sherlingampally and other MIM which does politics of Commissioner of Police have Madhu Yashki Goud alleged inviting a Speaking to the media after divisions on Saturday, Uttam ing the common people. In possible solutions to their exclusion," he said. become agents of TRS party. that the MIM has become a local MP is attending breakfast meeting at strongly condemned Chief addition to the civic problems problems. However, instead He questioned DGP and sycophant to BJP and provok- nothing but party leader Garikapati Mohan Minister K Chandrashekhar people have been facing in of speaking about people's CP to reveal as to why they ing Muslims to garner votes. a violation of Rao, Bhupender Yadav found Rao, Minister KT Rama Rao, their localities, lakhs of people grievances, three major par- didn't arrest anyone if they "Both BJP and MIM are pro- protocol,” he said and fault with KTR for stating Telangana BJP President Bandi were badly hit due to lockdown ties- TRS, BJP and MIM came have information on violence. voking Muslims to gain polit- added that Prime Minister’s Hyderabad as a 'gulli'. Sanjay, MIM president in view of Covid-19. Similarly, with irrelevant narratives to He urged the Governor to ical mileage in GHMC elec- visit was not personal and Bhupender Yadav described Asaduddin Owaisi and other a majority of residents were hit dilute the campaign," he supervise the law and order sit- tions. The Congress will protect BJP’s programme. Hyderabad city as one of the leaders of TRS, BJP and MIM due to the recent floods and alleged. Uttam said that the uation following the Division all sections of the people. Some Campaigning for Congress historical cities of India. He for running the GHMC elec- heavy rains. People expected Congress was the only party Act. Taking a dig at TRS work- leaders are quitting the party to candidate for Kukatpally divi- said that the Hyderabad city is tion campaign on non-issues. specific assurances and a clear which raised people's issues ing president and Municipal shield their corruption and sion Gandham Yesu Raju at in the hearts of the people of "These parties did not dis- plan from the political parties and also proposed possible Administration Minister KT protecting themselves from KPHB Colony, Revanth Indian people. cuss a single problem concern- during the GHMC elections on solutions in its manifesto. Rama Rao's 'Athmeeya criminal cases," he alleged. Reddy said that had the TRS and the BJP served the poor really, there would not have been any need to seek votes Campaign to end in gullies. People want clean and non-corrupt corporators Revanth ridiculed KCR for by 6 pm today participating in a huge pub- K VENKATESHWARLU support whenever a person public representatives and start ficult task for common people condition of anonymity, said lic meeting on Saturday by PNS n HYDERABAD n HYDERABAD performs marriage of his harassing people for money," he because of the hurdles created that the corporators would col- saying that KCR confined daughter. In contrast, some of said. by the corporators. They don't lect money from the people to himself to farmhouse when Campaigning for the GHMC As a popular Telugu saying the corporators, along with "They collect money from understand this practice as they meet expenses during elections. people were facing problems elections will end by 6 pm on goes 'Illu Katti Choodu Pelli their henchmen, visit the con- common man to real estate construct houses once in their Ram (name changed) from due to Covid-19 and floods. November 29 in the entire Chesi Choodu', loosely translat- struction site and demand builders who construct new lifetime. It is difficult for them Serilingampally constituency KCR came out only to seek GHMC where the elections ed as 'construct house or per- money from people. If they houses. If they are not given to raise money demanded by said that he gave Rs 5 lakh to his votes from people, he added. are notified, Secretary, form marriage and you will refuse to give in to their money, the corporators create the corporators. The corpora- corporator. He lamented that he He called upon people to Telangana State Election know challenges', constructing demands, they threaten them of hurdles for people with the tors appoint their henchmen to voted for the same corporator accept money from both the Commission (TSEC), M a new house has become a cum- denying necessary permissions help of municipal authorities," look after these activities. These who demanded money from TRS and BJP candidates, but Ashok Kumar said on bersome task for people in from municipal authorities. he added. A builder on the con- men, along with GHMC him in the last elections. cast vote for Congress candi- Saturday. After 6 pm on urban areas, especially within Instead of helping people who dition of anonymity said that authorities, go to the construc- Srikanth Rao (name dates. Sunday, no person should the GHMC limits. Some corpo- elected them, some of the cor- the corporators demand a per- tion site and collect the money. changed) from Serilingampally Addressing a meeting in convene, hold, attend, join or rators are allegedly harassing porators are allegedly harassing centage from them. He said that They will stop the construction constituency said that the cor- Balaji Nagar division while address any public meeting or people constructing new hous- them for the sake of money. after winning election, they the builders allocate money for citing rules and regulations if porators demand not less than campaigning for Beeram procession in connection es and demanding money. Venkat Reddy, a resident of start collecting money from corporators while planning the they are not given money. To Rs 50,000 from individuals for Indira Devi, the Malkajgiri with an election. They should Earlier, relatives used to offer Saidabad Colony, said that the people constructing new hous- project itself. We add this avoid hurdles people give constructing houses and not less MP requested the people to not display an election mat- wood, sand and monetary help contestants convince them in es. They resort to land grabbing, amount when they sell the flats money to them, said Saleem than Rs5 lakh from builders. elect at least 30 Congress can- ter by means of cinematogra- to the persons constructing every possible way to win their settling land disputes and after completing the project, he from Tolichowki. Raghu from Qutbullapur want didates as corporators so that phy, television or other sim- houses. Similarly, they used to trust. "They request, lure and indulge in real estate business. added. Constructing houses in A corporator, who didn't get the corporators to avoid these he could fight for people’s ilar apparatus. offer rice, vegetables and extend cajole people to get elected, but They forget the fact that they are GHMC limits has become a dif- a ticket in these elections, on the corrupt practices. problems. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2020 nation 05

‘DELHI CHALO’ Fadnavis targets MVA govt on Stalemate continues as protesting issues of ryots, Maratha quota farmers refuse to budge PNS n MUMBAI BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis PNS n CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI, also settle for a legal assurance onSaturday accused the that the MSP system will con- Uddhav Thackeray-led Thousands of farmers have tinue, ideally through an Maharashtra government of reached the national capital on amendment to the laws. ignoring the plight farmers in their tractor-trolleys and other They are also pressing for the the state and failing on the vehicles, responding to the withdrawal of the proposed Maratha reservation issue. “Delhi Chalo” call against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill The former chief minister agri-marketing laws enacted at 2020, fearing it will lead to an said the government has failed the Centre in September. end to subsidised electricity. to provide financial aid to On Saturday morning, it Farmers say rules against stub- farmers. The MVA govern- wasn't clear if they will agree to ble burning should also not ment completes a year in office move to the Burari ground on apply to them. on Saturday. "The Thackeray the outskirts of the city, where Key players: government has failed in pro- police said they can continue The `Delhi Chalo” call was viding financial assistance to with their protest. Many pro- given by the All India Kisan farmers. The government has The Thackeray government has failed in testers were demanding a bet- Sangharsh Coordination completely ignored their providing financial assistance to farmers. ter venue in the centre of Committee. Several other plight. Cotton, soybean crops The government has completely ignored Delhi. Originally, the protest organisations including got destroyed due to pest was meant to be on November Rashtriya Kisan Mahasangh attack, but no help was provid- their plight. Cotton, soybean crops got 26 and 27. and factions of the Bharatiya ed to farmers," Fadnavis said in destroyed due to pest attack, but no help A look at the protest so far: Kisan Union (BKU) came out a press conference. was provided to farmers, said BJP leader Day 1: in support. "This government has mis- On Thursday, thousands of Day 2: The standoff continued on crops, they argue. The march is being held erably failed in Maratha reser- Devendra Fadnavis farmers crossed from Punjab to Protesters assembled at Saturday morning at Delhi's Farmers fear that with the under the banner of Samyukta vation as well," he alleged. Haryana. At border points, Delhi's border at Tigri and border. More farmers were virtual disbanding of the mandi Kisan Morcha. The Rashtriya "Some of the state ministers the Haryana Police tried to stop Singhu. Police used teargas making their way from Punjab system, they will not get an Kisan Mahasanghathan, Jai are deliberately making contra- Uddhav Thackeray, who threat- state." He was apparently refer- them, using water cannons and water cannons to stop and Haryana. assured price for their crops Kisan Andolan, All India Kisan dictory statements on the ened the opposition "so much", ring to the Supreme Court's and teargas. But later they them from breaking through What farmers fear: and the “arthiyas” -- commis- Mazdoor Sabha, Krantikari Maratha reservation issue. and said his recent interview to decision to extend journalist were allowed through. There barricades, which included Farmer unions in Punjab sion agents who also pitch in Kisan Union, Bharatiya Kisan They are doing so to cover up 'Saamana' (Shiv Sena mouth- Arnab Goswami's interim bail were skirmishes with police at sand-laden trucks. In the and Haryana say the recent with loans for them -- will be Union (Dakaunda), BKU the government's failure. This piece) did not befit the consti- and the Bombay High Court's other points as well on the evening, they offered to let laws enacted at the Centre will out of business. (Rajewal), BKU (Ekta- government is deliberately tutional post he held. observation that the Mumbai highway to Delhi as it passed them into the city and contin- dismantle the minimum sup- Their demands: Urgahan,) BKU (Chaduni) are dragging its feet in the Fadnavis further said, "The civic body's action of demolish- through BJP-run Haryana. A ue their protest at Burari port price (MSP) system. Over The key demand is the with- among the participants. Supreme Court," he said. Supreme Court and the Bombay ing part of actor Kangana large group of protesters ground. But many appeared time big corporate houses will drawal of the three laws which Most protesters are from The BJP leader also said that High Court's recent decisions Ranaut's bungalow in Mumbai camped for the night near reluctant. dictate terms and farmers will deregulate the sale of their Punjab, but there is a substanial he had not seen any chief min- are enough to underscore the was illegal and smacked of Panipat. Day 3: end up getting less for their crops. The farmer unions could number from Haryana as well. ister in Maharashtra, other than constitutional breakdown in the malafide intentions.

PM Modi lauds INDIA CORNER Biden represents the student who 4 central police organisations Eastern Railway to resume non- best in us: Kamala made his sketch functioning without regular chiefs suburban passenger train services n n n PNS WASHINGTON to,” Harris said in a tweet. PNS MUMBAI PNS NEW DELHI he Eastern Railway will Harris, 56, the daughter of resume non-suburban Joe Biden will be a president an Indian immigrant from Ajay Dake, a sixth standard Four central police organisa- Tpassenger train services who represents the best of Chennai, has created history student from Maharashtra tions are functioning without from December 2 with 54 trains, America, his deputy and Vice by becoming the first Black has become the toast of his regular heads for varied an official said on Saturday.Non- President-elect Kamala American woman to be school as Prime Minister lengths of time as the govern- suburban passenger train Harris has said, elected as the country's Narendra Modi lauded his ment has not appointed their services were stopped in the last asserting that he is a Vice President. "exceptional art talent" after full-time chiefs. week of March due to the leader the world will While Indian-origin receiving his sketch from The latest organisation to COVID-19 pandemic. Of these, respect. politicians have been him. Ajay, a student of the Bal come under this category is the 30 trains will be run in Howrah Lavishing praise elected as heads of the Vidya Mandir High School in Central Industrial Security division, 22 trains in Asansol division and two trains in Malda on the 78-year-old US state in various parts of Parbhani made a sketch of Force (CISF) as its chief Rajesh division, an ER spokesman said here.Among the 30 trains in Howrah President-elect, Harris the world in the last sever- the prime minister and sent Ranjan is set to retire this division, eight trains will be run in Bardhaman-Rampurhat sections on Friday said that Biden will al decades, from Mauritius to it to him, not expecting that month-end and the Union and an equal number in Rampurhat-Gumani section, while two trains be a president for all Fiji, Harris as the vice presi- he would receive a reply. He home ministry has given the will be run in Rampurhat-Dumka-Jasidih section, he said.Apart from Americans. “Know that” dent of the United States was in for a pleasant surprise "additional charge" of the post these, eight trains in Katwa-Azimgang and four passenger trains in Biden “will be a president would be the most powerful when he received a letter to SSB director general Kumar capacities by various Indian Abhay was appointed as the Katwa-Azimganj sections will also be run in Howrah division, the who represents the best in us. politician ever. Biden, in a from Modi, in which the PM Rajesh Chandra "till the join- Police Service (IPS) officers. Director of Hyderabad-based spokesman said. A leader the world will respect series of tweets, called for lauded his "exceptional art ing of regular DG, CISF or Indo-Tibetan Border Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and our children can look up unity in the country. talent". untill further orders, whichev- Police chief S S Deswal is National Police Academy. er is earlier" as per an order handling the "additional Abhay, who goes by his issued on November 26. charge" of the National first name, is now serving as Night curfew, prohibitory orders Similarly, the charge of the Security Guard since incum- the DG of Odisha Police. federal counter-terrorist force bent A K Singh retired on Special secretary (internal in Leh amid Covid spike NSG, the Narcotics Control September 30. security) V S K Kaumudi is US imposes sanctions on Bureau (NCB) and the central Border Security Force holding the additional charge he administration in Leh has police think tank -- Bureau of (BSF) chief Rakesh Asthana of BPRD since August after imposed night curfew and Tbanned the assembly of Police Research and is holding the additional he was appointed to the pre- more than four people amid a Development (BPRD) -- is charge of NCB since July last sent post in the Union home fresh COVID-19 spike, an official Russian and Chinese firms being rendered in additional year after incumbent DG ministry. said on Saturday. Ladakh recorded one more COVID- PNS n WASHINGTON The announcement related death and 44 new cases, taking the death toll to 114 and The US has imposed sanctions was made as the Nearly 8000 IT overall caseload to 8,272, on four companies from China US continues to NSA Doval holds talks with officials said. The self-imposed and Russia for supporting professionals get lockdown by the civil society group in Leh to contain the spread of Iran's missile programme that take tough coronavirus entered its sixth day on Saturday as the district recorded remains a "significant prolifer- measures against jobs through Maldivian Defence Minister a minimum temperature of minus 12.9 degrees Celsius. The new ation concern," Secretary of Iran for continuing COVID-related death was reported from Leh, taking the number of State Mike Pompeo has said. fatalities in the district to 73. The other 41 deaths were reported from n The announcement was their activities 'Karma Bhumi' PNS COLOMBO “NSA #AjitDoval and Kargil district, the officials said. Of the 44 fresh cases, 42 were made on Friday as the US con- @MariyaDidi, Defence reported from Leh and two from Kargil, while 100 patients – 89 in related to nuclear n tinues to take tough measures PNS KOLKATA National Security Advisor Minister of #Maldives held a Leh and 11 in Kargil were discharged in the last 24 hours. against Iran for continuing arms Ajit Doval has met Defence cordial & detailed discussion their activities related to Nearly 8000 jobs have been Minister of Maldives Mariya on deepening bilateral part- nuclear arms. activities. These determina- secured by IT professionals in Didi and held a cordial and nership between India & “The US has sanctioned missile programme. tions underscore the continu- West Bengal who have detailed discussion on deep- Maldives in defence and Amazon cancels ‘Utopia' four entities in China and President Donald Trump ing need for all countries to returned from other places ening bilateral partnership security,” High Commission Russia for their support of withdrew the US from the remain vigilant to efforts by due to the COVID-19 pan- with the key island nation in of India in Maldives said in after one season Iran's missile programme, landmark Iran nuclear deal in Iran to advance its missile demic, an official of the state the Indian Ocean. a tweet. which remains a significant 2018. programme,” Pompeo said. Information Technology Doval's talks with Didi Doval arrived in Colombo mazon has pulled the proliferation concern. We will After withdrawing from the “We will continue to work to department said. was part of a trilateral mar- on Friday for the trilateral plug on conspiracy thriller continue to use all our sanc- Iranian nuclear deal, Trump impede Iran's missile develop- The statae IT department itime dialogue among India, maritime dialogue. Aseries "Utopia" after just tions tools to prevent Iran has asked all countries to ment efforts and use our sanc- had developed the 'Karma Sri Lanka and the Maldives The high-level engagement one season. An adaptation of from advancing its missile reduce their purchase of oil tions authorities to spotlight Bhumi' app for professionals being held here in the Sri that covers a wide range of the 2013 British drama of the capabilities,” Pompeo said. from Iran to zero or face sec- the foreign suppliers, such as who had returned from other Lankan capital. subjects is designed to initi- same name, the show hailed The companies are Chengdu ondary sanctions. these entities in the People's places to enlist themselves for Sri Lanka is hosting the ate collective action on mar- from "Gone Girl" author and Best New Materials Co Ltd and Iran insists its nuclear pro- Republic of China and Russia getting employment in the fourth national security advi- itime security including mar- screenwriter Gillian Flynn, Zibo Elim Trade Co, Ltd. in gramme is for peaceful pur- that provide missile-related state for a limited period of sor trilateral meeting on itime domain awareness, reported Variety.The show China and Nilco Group, which poses. materials and technology to time. "With the advent of maritime security coopera- legal regimes, train in search featured John Cusack, Sasha is also known as Nil Fam Pompeo said all countries Iran. The sanctions imposed COVID, there has been a tion with India and the and rescue, maritime pollu- Lane and Rainn Wilson. It Khazar Company and Santers need to be vigilant to efforts by include restrictions on US huge influx of IT profession- Maldives. tion response, information premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 25 to lukewarm Holding and Joint Stock Iran to advance its missile government procurement, US als here from outside," said The meeting is taking sharing, curbing piracy drugs reviews."Utopia" was about a group of young adults who meet online Company Elecon in Russia programme. government assistance, and Sanjay Das, joint secretary, IT place after six years - the last arms and contraband traf- that are mercilessly hunted by a shadowy deep state organisation for transferring sensitive tech- “These measures are part of exports and will be in effect for Department, government of meeting was held in New ficking in the Indian Ocean after they come into possession of a near-mythical cult underground nology and items to Iran's our response to Iran's malign two years,” he said. West Bengal. Delhi in 2014. region. graphic novel. Within the comic's pages, they discover the conspiracy theories that may actually be real and are forced into the dangerous, unique and ironic position of saving the world.The series also featured Ashleigh LaThrop, Dan Byrd, Jessica Rothe, Desmin ED attaches Nomads under lens as child missing cases rise Borges, Javon “Wanna” Walton and Christopher Denham. assets of PNS n munity policing initiative of the backyard of her home and THIRUVANANTHAPURAM the Kerala government. later found dead in Kollam 12 arrested for duping aspiring ex IAS officer The rights panel chairman, district recently. PNS n NEW DELHI The Kerala police is keeping Antony Dominic, had recent- The rights panel sought Delhi Police constables a special watch on nomads and ly directed the DGP to submit the police report based on a he Uttar Pradesh Special Task Assets worth over Rs 27 migrant workers in the wake of a report on the steps taken to complaint filed by human Force has arrested 12 persons for crore of Chhattisgarh-based an increase in child missing control the disappearance of rights activist, P K Raju. Ttaking money from aspiring Delhi former IAS officer Babulal cases in the state, a top official children. According to Kerala Police constables, promising their Agrawal have been attached said. In the report, the top cop police's latest crime statistics, selection in the entrance examination by the Enforcement The state police chief, DGP said immediate and effective a total of 91 cases of kidnap- to be held shortly by the central area's Directorate (ED), the central Loknath Behera informed the action is taken if a complaint ping and abduction of chil- Staff Selection Commission."Twelve probe agency said on state Human Rights panel is received about a missing dren were reported in the persons including the racket kingpin Saturday. that the Janamaithri wing of child and to trace them. southern state in the initial Mahendra Singh have been arrested by the STF from Gorakhpur on The agency is probing the police department had The police report also three months, till March, this Friday," an official statement said here on Saturday.The STF sleuths Agrawal, his family members been entrusted with the task said an investigation was pro- year. also seized 11 mobile phones, 14 Aadhar cards, six fake id-cards of and others in connection of tracing children who had gressing to find out the cir- Of the total 1217 crime exam recovered from them.During interrogation, Mahendra Singh told with a money laundering gone missing under various cumstance in which seven- reported against children dur- STF that he used to run the racket of promising candidates' selection case linked to charges of circumstances in the southern years-old Devananda, a ing the period, 331 were rape by having "question solvers" sit in the test in their place, it said.The alleged corruption and dis- state. groups and migrant workers The 'Janamaithri Suraksha school going girl who had and seven were murders, it gang used to charge hefty amount from candidates for their services. proportionate assets. Information on nomadic were being collected, he said. Project' is a prestigious com- gone missing while playing in said. A detailed probe in on in the matter. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2020 Money 06

FDI up 15 pc ‘Navy to execute $ 51bn to $ 30 billion Petrol price crosses Rs 82 during April- mark, diesel above Rs 72 /ltr orders for ships, submarines’ Sep: Govt data PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n PANAJI Speaking during the event, PNS n NEW DELHI Petrol price on Saturday CII Goa State Council crossed Rs 82-mark in Delhi Union Minister of State for Chairman Blaise Costabir said Foreign direct investment and diesel surpassed Rs 72 a Defence Shripad Naik on that with India's maritime (FDI) into India grew by 15 litre after eighth increase in Friday said expected orders for interests growing at a fast pace per cent to USD 30 billion rates in past nine days. surface ships and submarines in line with Prime Minister during the first half of the Petrol price on Saturday to be executed from 2020 to Narendra Modi's vision of a current fiscal, according to was hiked by 24 paise per litre 2030 by the Indian Navy are to USD 5 trillion economy by official data. and diesel by 27 paise as hopes the tune of USD 51 billion. 2025, the country's shipbuild- Inflow of FDI during of a vaccine development led Naik was addressing a virtu- ing will see increased focus and April-September 2019-20 to a rally in international oil al meet on opportunities at demand. stood at USD 26 billion, as prices. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) The country's vast coastline per the data of the Petrol price in Delhi rose to and Mazagao Dock and the evolving geopolitical Department for Promotion of Rs 82.13 per litre from Rs Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), situation in India's neighbour- Industry and Internal Trade 81.89, according to a price organised by the hood has also put a greater (DPIIT). notification from oil marketing Confederation of Indian thrust on maritime safety and In July, the country had companies. Industry (CII). security, he added. attracted USD 17.5 billion Diesel rates went up from static since September 22 and They have, however, resorted The union minister said that Chairman and Managing worth of foreign investments. Rs 71.86 to Rs 72.13 per litre. diesel rates hadn't changed to calibrating the rates since more than 60 per cent of the Director of GSL said the Sectors which attracted This is the eighth increase in since October 2. the pandemic broke out with Indian Navy's budget is dedi- defence shipbuilding sector maximum foreign inflows rates since November 20 when Public sector oil marketing a view to avoiding volatility in cated to capital expenditure face platforms being built for Limited (HSL) and Cochin will continue to see robust during April-September oil companies resumed daily companies - Indian Oil Corpo- retail prices. The 58-day hiatus and nearly 70 per cent of this mainly the Indian Navy and Shipyard Limited (CSL), the growth. 2020-21 included computer price revision after nearly two- ration, Bharat Petroleum in petrol price revision and 48- capital budget has been spent the Indian Coast Guard at potential for MSMEs is vast. There was 9.3 per cent software and hardware (USD week hiatus. Corporation Ltd and - day status quo on diesel rates on indigenous sourcing, Goa Shipyard Limited, Naik said "expected orders growth in the defence budget 17.55 billion), services (USD In nine days, petrol price has tan Petroleum Corporation were preceded by no change in amounting to nearly Rs 66,000 Mazagon Docks Shipbuilders for surface ships and sub- in 2019-20, he said and added 2.25 billion), trading (USD gone up by Rs 1.07 per litre and Ltd - revise rates of petrol and rates between June 30 and crore in the last five years. Limited, Garden Reach marines to be executed from that the country expects to see 949 billion), chemicals (USD diesel rate has risen by Rs 1.67. diesel daily based on bench- August 15 and a 85-day status He said that with more than Shipbuilder and Engineers 2020 to 2030 are to the tune of the same trend for the next 10 437 million) and automobile Prior to the November 20 mark international oil price quo between March 17 and 60 major surface and sub-sur- (GRSE), Hindustan Shipyards USD 51 billion". years. (USD 417 million). hike, petrol prices had been and foreign exchange rate. June 6. MONEY MATTERS Sri Lanka willing NDTV shares: Sebi bars two promoters Ather discontinues 450 scooter, PNS n NEW DELHI The directions follow a probe by replaces it with 450X, 450 Plus to meet its debt Regulator Sebi has barred lectric two-wheeler startup NDTV promoters, Prannoy markets regulator Ather Energy on Saturday said Roy and Radhika Roy, from the between September Eit has decided to replace its first securities market for two years product, Ather 450, with Ather obligations: Govt and also directed them to dis- 2006 and June 2008 450X and Ather 450 Plus, which PNS n COLOMBO uncertainty about the gov- gorge illegal gains of more wherein various have been built on the same ernment's planned reduction than Rs 16.97 crore for platform, with improved hardware Sri Lanka remains willing and in government debt and bud- indulging in insider trading violations of insider and software capabilities. able to meet all its debt oblig- get deficit. more than 12 years ago. trading regulations The company had launched the ations as it has done in the "The Government has Besides, the watchdog has were found Ather 450 in 2018. The company past, the government said on repeatedly expressed its abili- barred seven individuals and will stop the sale of Ather 450 on November 28 in both Bengaluru Saturday, a day after Fitch ty and willingness to meet all entities for insider trading in and Chennai, Ather Energy said in a statement. This marks the end of downgraded the country's sov- its debt obligations falling due the shares of the company for Hence, September 7, 2007 to phase one of Ather Energy as a company as it moves on to a new ereign credit rating to "CCC". in the period ahead," the a period varying from one to April 16, 2008 was UPSI peri- stage of rapid growth aided by a new round of Series D funding, it added. "Our maiden model, Ather 450 was the outcome of four years Fitch Ratings said on Friday finance ministry said in a two years. Also, some of them od. of continuous work on R&D, design, prototype building and testing, it was downgrading Sri Lanka statement. have been asked to disgorge along with 6 per cent interest relating to the proposed reor- Prannoy Roy and Radhika and improving the product to make it production worthy. The from "B-" to "CCC", barely The government wishes to illegal gains made from trad- from April 17, 2008 till the date ganization of the company. Roy sold shares on April 17, learnings from Ather 450 in terms of design, specifications and above default, after the govern- reaffirm to foreign investors ing in the shares when they of actual payment. Prannoy Roy was the chair- 2008, when the trading win- production along with feedback from the owners has helped shape ment's 2021 budget showed that have put faith in Sri were in possession of All the entities have violat- man and whole time director dow for them was closed and the Ather 450X and Ather 450 Plus," Ather Energy Co-founder and too steep revenue projections, Lanka continuously over the Unpublished Price Sensitive ed Prohibition of Insider and Radhika Roy was the man- made a profit of Rs CEO Tarun Mehta said. The company is now looking forward to following earlier tax cuts and past several years that the Information (UPSI). Trading (PIT) Regulations, aging director during period 16,97,38,335. delivering new products across all cities, he added. a higher deficit for 2021 than country remains willing and The directions follow a Sebi said in three separate under investigation and were By doing so, they violated 2020. able to meet its debt obliga- probe conducted by the mar- orders passed late on Friday. part of the decision making PIT norms and also acted in The ratings agency said the tions, as it has done impecca- kets regulator between Sebi noted that Prannoy chain that had led to crystal- contravention of NDTV's code budget was lacking a credible bly in the past, the statement September 2006 and June 2008 Roy and Radhika Roy togeth- lization of the UPSI. of conduct for prevention of ‘PM's presence to motivate firm to fiscal consolidation strategy said. It said the assessment had wherein various violations of er made a gain of Rs 16.97 Discussions pertaining to insider trading which prohib- and provides only limited ignored several key proposals insider trading regulations crore while indulging in insid- reorganisation of the company ited them from trading at least bridge unmet healthcare needs’ details on the potential rev- presented in the 2021 Budget were found. er trading in the shares of New started on September 7, 2007 till 24 hours after the informa- rug firm Zydus Cadila on enue impact of some of the regarding deficit financing in The amount has to be paid Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) and the disclosure was made tion was disclosed to the stock Saturday said the presence of measures announced, raising the period ahead. jointly or severally by them while in possession of UPSI on April 16, 2008. exchanges. DPrime Minister Narendra Modi at its Zydus Biotech Park will motivate the company to scale greater heights in its pursuit to ‘65 per cent of bridge unmet healthcare needs. Farmkart to raise Rs 90 cr from EPFO extends date to Modi visited Zydus Cadila's domestic air manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad, as he began his three- travel back to VCs for pan-India expansion submit life certificate city visit to review ongoing coronavirus vaccine development work. "His inspiring presence will motivate us to scale greater heights in pre virus level’ n n our quest to bridge unmet healthcare needs," Zydus Cadila said in a PNS MUMBAI PNS NEW DELHI Life certificate is due in any n regulatory filing. The Zydus family comprising 25,000 Zydans stands PNS MUMBAI month till February 28, 2021," committed to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' mission and offering the Madhya Pradesh-based Retirement fund body EPFO a labour ministry statement nation safe and efficacious vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to Nearly 65 per cent of the agritech startup Farmkart, has extended the deadline for said. fight COVID-19, it added. Zydus Cadila had earlier announced that domestic air travel has which offers a wide range of submission of life certificates Presently, a pensioner can the phase-I clinical trial of its vaccine candidate ZyCoV-D is over and returned to the pre-COVID- agricultural products and ser- by pensioners till February 28, submit JPP anytime during it commenced phase-II clinical trials from August. 19 level and now there is a vices to farmers through its e- a move which would benefit the year up to 30th need to evolve a strategy to commerce platform, is plan- over 35 lakh persons who November, which is valid for bring back the tourism indus- ning to raise Rs 90 crore in could not submit the docu- a period of one year from the try on its feet, Civil Aviation Series A funding from venture ment by November due to date of issue. Baba Ramdev on board of Ruchi Secretary Pradeep Singh capitalists for expansion across coronavirus pandemic. All such pensioners can Kharola said on Saturday. the country. The pensioners who could submit life certificates till Soya; brother Ram Bharat to be MD He was addressing a webi- "At present we are function- not submit their life certifi- February 28, 2021. nar on 'Aviation and ing at 1,240 locations in cates till November 30 dead- During this extended peri- oga guru Swami Ram Dev, his Tourism-the Road Ahead' Madhya Pradesh. We plan to line, would get pension every od, pension will not be younger brother Ram Bharat hosted by the Federation of begin our immediate expan- month till February. stopped in respect of 35 lakh Yand close aide Acharya Association of Indian sion to 8,000 locations in Prime Minister Narendra from Farmkart's e-commerce "In view of the ongoing pensioners who could not Balkrishna will be on the board of Tourism & Hospitality. Maharashtra, Gujarat, south- Modi lauded the efforts of platform. COVID-19 pandemic and submit JPP during November soya food brand Nutrela-maker Kharola also said in the ern region and reach one lakh Patidar to digitally connect Patidar said the company the vulnerability of elderly 2020, the ministry added. Ruchi Soya that was recently times of COVID-19 air trav- (locations) by December 2021, farmers and deliver farming has tie-ups with top brands, population to coronavirus, Multiple modes for sub- acquired by Patanjali Ayurved. el has become a preferred across the country in next one items to their doorsteps. both domestic as well as inter- the Employees' Provident mission of JPPs including Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd in a mode of travel for being a safe year. Initially, we had invested Farmkart's tech solutions national, for its e-commerce Fund Organisation (EPFO) 3.65 lakh Common Service notice to shareholders sought means of transportation. Rs 15 crore in this venture and are designed for non-tech platform. "We have tied-up has extended the time limit Centres (CSCs), branches of approval for appointment of Ram Bharat, 41, as the Managing "On the first day of are looking to raise Rs 90 savvy farmers providing them with almost all major interna- up to 28th February 2021 for pension disbursing banks, Director of the company. Subsequent to a consortium of Patanjali resumption of domestic air crore in Series A funding with fertilisers, pesticides, tional and domestic brands for submission of Life Certificate 1.36 lakh post offices, postal Ayurved Limited, Divya Yog Mandir Trust (through its business services (May 25) there were through venture capitalists," fungicides, seeds, farm equip- seeds, fertilisers, fungicides (Jeevan Pramaan Patra-JPP) network of 1.90 lakh postmen undertaking, Divya Pharmacy), Patanjali Parivahan Private Limited 79,000 people who would Farmkart founder Atul Patidar ment, among others at their and pesticides. We have tie-ups in respect of the Pensioners and Grameen Dak Sevaks and Patanjali Gramudhyog acquiring Ruchi Soya in insolvency travel and we were worried. told PTI. doorsteps with no delivery for farm equipment and are drawing pension under EPS under the Department of proceedings last year, the new management got right to appoint the But gradually it started Recently in one of the cost. Besides, farmers can also looking to add more in this 1995 (Employees' Pension Post can be availed by pen- board, the notice said. "The board of directors of the company at its improving," he said. episodes of 'Mann Ki Baat', rent modern farm equipment category," he added. Scheme-1995) and whose sioners. meeting held on August 19, 2020 appointed Shri Ram Bharat as managing director of the company with effect from August 19, 2020 to December 17, 2022 and his designation was changed from whole- time director to managing director," it said. Now the shareholder approval is being sought for the appointment. Bharat will be paid a salary of Re 1 per annum, the notice said. ADB approves $300 mn loan to cash-strapped Pakistan

PNS n ISLAMABAD Pakistan has been facing the dilemma Under the first phase, the ADB helped the government The Asian Development Bank of rise and fall in the export growth usher in key reforms, includ- ‘PSEs should strengthen decision has approved a USD 300 mil- showing underperformance of its export ing reducing or abolishing tar- lion policy-based loan to iffs and ad hoc duties on a large making to improve performance' Pakistan to help promote industry. It was further compounded by number of raw materials and ublic sector enterprises macroeconomic stability in the the coronavirus. International financial intermediate goods. (PSEs) should cash-strapped country. institutions like the ADB provide help to Pakistan has been facing Pstrengthen internal The announcement by the the dilemma of rise and fall in decision-making and project Philippines-headquartered address such issues and the latest loan the export growth showing implementation capabilities lender came a week after facility was its manifestation underperformance of its for improved performance, Pakistan secured USD 800 mil- export industry. It was further SAIL Chairman Anil Kumar lion worth of debt freeze deals compounded by the coron- Chaudhary said on Friday. from 14 members of the G20. to enable Pakistan in recover- Pakistan, and the Pakistan avirus. International financial Chaudhary, who is also the As of August this year, the ing current account deficit in Single Window. institutions like the ADB pro- chairman of CII PSE Council, country owes USD 25.4 billion a sustained manner as well as The bank said that several vide help to address such issues made the remarks while to the group of 20 rich nations. facilitate export diversifica- steps were also taken to intro- and the latest loan facility was addressing a PSE Summit organised by the industry chamber. "He The USD 300 million loan tion. duce e-commerce, strengthen its manifestation. has emphasized on strengthening the cost competitiveness, internal would improve trade compet- It will introduce important key institutions involved in Pakistan along with 76 other decision making and the project implementation capabilities of the itiveness and export diversifi- Pakistan at a critical point in its The ADB's programme will tariff- and tax-related policy facilitating trade, and enhance poor African countries had PSEs for their improved performance," a statement issued by SAIL cation, said Hiranya macroeconomic recovery, the support Pakistan's efforts to reforms to help improve the export certification qualified for the G-20 debt quoted Chaudhary as saying. He also said there are ample Mukhopadhyay, Principal government's ongoing efforts improve its export competitive- Pakistan's international com- process. relief initiative, announced in opportunities for CPSEs to create a synergy among themselves to Public Management Specialist to ensure stability have started ness which was more impor- petitiveness and further The new financing falls April this year for May- improve their performance and contribute towards Atmanirbhar at the Asian Development showing encouraging results tant than ever given the strengthen key institutions, under Subprogram 2 of the December 2020 period, to Bharat, the statement added. Bank (ADB). this fiscal year,” Mukhopadhyay impacts of the pandemic, he including accreditation bodies, Trade and Competitiveness combat the adverse impacts of “While COVID-19 hit said in a statement. said, adding that it is expected the Export–Import Bank of Programme. the COVID-19 pandemic. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2020 special 07

Amid soaring COVID-19 cases and deaths in the Capital, MUSBA HASHMI speaks with doctors and experts to bring you a report on why Delhi is struggling in navigating the third wave DELHI SURGE: ALL TO

n Thursday, the DelhiBLAMEB GovernmentLAME informed the High Court that it is con- sidering lockdown, night curfew in order to curb the virus. The fact that Delhi is Oone of the worst-hit States obviously leave the Government with no second choice. But, what has led Delhi to this troublesome zone? Is it irresponsible public behaviour, festoon- ing of throats with masks to escape penalty? Or is it the decision to relax the lockdown in the face of crashing economy, joblessness and societal depres- sion? Whatever the reason, fatalities have rocketed. Alarmingly, experts fear this is just the tip of the iceberg. With 5,000 fresh cases daily and deaths peak- ing to over a 100, in the Capital a whopping 6 lakh have been impacted by coronavirus infection. “The increasing death toll is a matter of worry for everyone. No one specific reason can be attrib- uted for this surge. The causes are diverse and need to be dealt with accordingly. The toll is proportion- ate to the infected cases. Due to the rising number of cases, the hospitals are overburdened, hence pro- viding timely treatment to all the patients is a big challenge. This can be one of the reasons for the deaths,” Dr Shiba Kalyan Biswal, Consultant, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, tells you. Another reason can be that although COVID is a respiratory disease, it affects the immune sys- tem and the blood vessels as well. Such conditions aggravate co-morbidities that a person may have. Hence, if a person is suffering from some under- lying disease, he is more prone to suffer from a seri- ous condition after he contracts COVID infection. Such patients are also unfortunately adding to the toll,” he said. The ongoing festive and wedding season has added to the danger. “Many people attended gatherings and social meetings. This also added to the problem. Also the fall in temperature can propagate any flu or infec- tion. Dense population is also another factor in big cities and often people fail to follow social distanc- ing norms. The lockdown was lifted because of eco- nomic constraints but as a result, the careless atti- tude of people in public places is reflected. It is time people avoid stepping out if unnecessary,” he said. Hans Raj Hans, Member of Parliament, North- West Delhi, said that Government laxity along with several other factors has led to high number of cases in the Capital. “Poor mask discipline, the decision to open all the markets, more than 50 people at weddings and other related functions, social gatherings during fes- tivities, the deteriorating air quality index and ris- ing respiratory disorders are reasons for the rise of COVID-19 in the National Capital. Besides, the casual approach of Delhiites is also one of the rea- sons for this rise. The Central Government is work- Photos: Ranjan Dimri/The Pioneer ing with the State Government to control the sit- uation in Delhi, but the residents should cooper- ate by taking all possible care. Without this coop- “Historically, the intensity of second and third Even when Maharashtra and other States of everyday. This is not acceptable by any means. The eration, the situation will not abate anytime soon,” waves are always much widespread in case of any India saw a surge in cases, Delhi managed to keep severity of symptoms have increased and people are Hans said. pandemic. People are now tired of the guidelines the case count as low as 2,000. Dr Sandeep Nayar, not getting beds easily. The patient is moving from It’s been only nine days since the Delhi and are coming out in large numbers this leads to Senior Director, Centre of Chest and Respiratory one hospital to another in search of a bed, this too Government implemented a fine of `2,000 for not a much extensive viral load and more chances of Disease, BLK Super Speciality Hospital, tells you and fro will surely make their symptoms worse. We wearing a mask in public and within four days of getting exposed to the virus. If you remember, in why things have gotten worse now. are worried about this situation,” he said. the rule, the Delhi Police collected nearly `1.5 crore the beginning of the pandemic the deaths of doc- “There are many factors, one of which is over- The new rules implemented by the Delhi as challans. According to the data shared by the tors were much higher because they had the high- crowding. Now that all the markets are opened, peo- Government should help in curbing the cases. Delhi Police, a total 7,655 challans have been issued er viral load and they didn’t know much about the ple are out there and not following any social dis- “These regulations should help. Initially, there were from November 20 to November 24. The figure, virus. They didn’t know the exact way of donning tancing norms or proper hygiene. If you see the sce- a limit of only 50 people in marriages. But then they which then started to see a dip, is sufficient to and doffing the PPE kits. But doctors have learnt nario outside, people are climbing on each other. removed it and now they have come back to it again. explain how masks is not at all an option worth con- rapidly and are following all the precautions. But Not even 10 per cent of the people are wearing their They have realised their mistake,” he said. sidering for Delhiites, who seemingly don’t fear the the general public doesn’t know the etiquette of mask properly. It is something that has trou- Our society, Nayar says, is divided in two deadly virus. wearing a mask. They keep taking it off just to speak bled us. It goes without saying that this groups of people. One, who wears masks Varun Gupta, a social activist and environmen- and never shy away from touching the outer sur- has contributed in the rising cases,” and the others who don’t. “The ones talist, agrees with Hans and says that Delhiites are STEPS TAKEN BY face of the mask. So doing all these things proves Nayar explains. who wear masks think that the later extensively responsible for the current situation. DELHI GOVERNMENT to be very dangerous especially in crowded settings The second reason is that ones are fools and vice versa. “To a great extent, Delhiites are responsible for like markets and offices,” he said. because of the pollution the They think that just because of the increase of COVID in the Capital. People should He tells you that Delhi is now open to people symptoms are getting worse. one disease they will not wear a consider their mask as the only vaccine at present. l Challan of `2,000 for not wearing accessing healthcare from the nearby cities which Earlier patients with mild symp- mask. It is only when they suf- During the festival time, what I analysed was that was not the case earlier. “People were not allowed toms were opting for home fer from it they realise its people almost forgot that the world is fighting a pan- a mask in public to cross State boundaries during the first wave. quarantine, but now COVID severity. It is just that they learn demic. The markets and some of the public places l Usually people come to Delhi when their case is crit- along with pollution is result- the hard way,” he said. were crowded just like it used to be in the pre- Not more than 50 people allowed ical and that’s why the mortality in Delhi is high- ing in worsening of the symp- When can Delhi expect a COVID time. Adding to that, maximum people in marriages er,” Bajaj added. toms and patients are rushing decrease in the cases, Nayar says, were not wearing masks or the same was and is l Bajaj feels that the guidelines of marriages towards the hospital. that we can only hope for it. below their nostrils. Such cases were seen in the Aggressive testing. Daily RT-PCR should have been made permanent instead. “I feel He believes that the high cases “Many European countries went for a metro too. Not only this, even vegetable sellers, tests limit has been increased to that the limited crowd in weddings help us as a com- are not only a result of aggressive testing in the second lockdown. Who knows we too shopkeepers, food stall owners, rickshaw man were munity also. It prevents poor people from getting State. “States like UP have also increased the test- have to take some stern steps. I am not saying seen without masks. Government, doctors, acad- 37,200 exploited and also curtails the unnecessary expen- ing rate. Our positivity rate has gone up to 13 per we should go for a lockdown, it is purely the emics, social organisations, police, media and oth- l Atleast 205 ICU beds added in diture. Undoubtedly, during COVID it prevents cent. Aggressive testing is happening but then about Government’s call. But some strict steps should be ers keep telling peoples to take precautions, but peo- marriages from acting as super spreaders of infec- 25 days back, the occupancy had come down to 70- taken to tackle this situation. Though, the ple are living in oblivion. I would just say to every- hospitals run by the Central and tion,” he said. 80 per cent. Now things have gone from bad to Government has recently revised some rules, they one that there is still time to protect yourself,” Gupta He points out that aggressive testing is neces- worse and we had to add more beds. It is not only have to be very strict and make sure that they are said. Delhi Governments sary in any pandemic. “We can’t keep chasing the because people have tested positive, but because they also implementing it. Just announcing won’t make Dr Shuchin Bajaj, Founder Director, Ujala l 120 ventilators arrived from virus all the time. We have to test and identify the are in a bad shape and have to be rushed to the hos- a difference,” he said. Cygnus Group of Hospitals, tells you that the inten- people upfront those who are symptomatic. That’s pital,” Nayar tells you. Lastly, he has a request to make to the gener- sity of the second and third wave of a disease is Bharat Electronics Limited, the reason South Korea got a handle on the pan- He adds the increasing mortality rate in Delhi al public. “Masks are a must. Take care of yourselves. always much widespread and it is the time when Bangalore, given to hospitals demic very quickly because of the massive aggres- can be attributed to the severity of the COVID-19 Keep your body hydrated. Eat fresh fruits and veg- people need to take more precautions. sive testing policy that they implemented,” Bajaj said. symptoms. “We are witnessing about 100 deaths etables. Avoid junk food,” he said. sunday magazine FEELINGS COME AND GO LIKE CLOUDS IN A WINDY SKY. CONSCIOUS BREATHING IS MY ANCHOR tarot 8 — THICH NHAT HANH Hyderabad, November 29, 2020

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

MADHU KOTIYA

ARIES March 21-April 19 LEO July 23-Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 This week you card foresees healing and rejuvenation. Those putting on weight must put their health on priority. You will feel healthy and free and may experience a Those suffering from an injury or other physical You will finally understand the value of money and good change of perspective. Negativity replaces optimism. ailments will find quick recovery. There are times in our health, and work out a plan to be in harmony with nature New possibilities are foreseen. You will learn the lives when we must accept change and allow things to to maintain good health. Focus on walking, breathing and importance of solving your problems with rational and come to a natural end. Every negative note has its prayers for mental and physical healing. On the career thorough thinking. This is also a time to utilise your positive end too. On the career front, a comeback of front, unrelated issues would occupy mind space. You creative energies. Professionally, a promotion is indicated your old and trusted employee who was supposed to either have little time or are feeling lethargic about work. which will make you confident and secure. You are self- be the backbone of your profession is indicated. Hard work and efforts put in the last week are not so disciplined and energetic. Those in business, your ideas Venues will open for those who wish to expand their rewarding. This is a temporary phase. On the personal and views are being respected and followed. This is the business or start a new venture. Time spent on the front, something special is likely to be celebrated this time when your intelligence, wisdom and experience will academic pursuits will pay good results now. On the week. You feel emotionally contended and find a healthy pay you rich dividends. On the personal front, your relationship front, love is difficult and confusing this relationship. You have full faith in your partner. This is the relationship will grow. You are romantic and love is in the week. Sticking to old beliefs may spoil your relations. It time when mutual understanding between the two is great air. Other relationships too are nurturing, and meaningful is advised to avoid the intervention of the third party. and strengthening of relationship is indicated. in your life.

Lucky number 19 Lucky number 13 Lucky number 9 Lucky colour Sky Blue Lucky colour Blue Lucky colour Green Lucky day Friday Lucky day Thursday Lucky day Friday

TAURUS April 20-May 20 VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 This week your inner and outer conflicts may bring upon There is a balance between mind, body and soul this This week you may enjoy the nature’s bounty and negative effects to your healthy lifestyle and routine. week. You will be energetic, enthusiastic and full of life. blessings of the Almighty. Cure of a very old or Challenges are foreseen on the career front. This is a Your farsightedness will pay you rich dividends. This is prolonged illness is on the cards. Those in urgent need perfect time to clear the fog. This is also a good time to the time to enjoy good food and live a healthy life, both of motivation and inspiration to lead a healthy and set your goals and targets and work towards them in the mentally and physically. On the career front, new job meaningful life will find a mentor. You feel empowered system. The win will come after a struggle. Your great offers and opportunities in business will help you and embark on a new journey which is progressive and insight may work in your favour. A break-through broaden your horizon. If expansion in the business is the makes you feel comfortable. On the work front, this is success is on the cards. On the relationship front, you plan, this is the right time. Go for it! Good finances, the time to keep counting the blessings. You may be will follow tradition instead of your heart. The income and gains through the ancestral property are busy organising an auspicious ceremony at home/office. conventions and traditions are overpowering you and you indicated. On the relationship front, those contemplating The career will boom and so will be your interaction with will try and seek answers from a guru or a senior person marriage may start browsing the market for a suitable the outside world. On the personal front, confusion, with regard to your emotions. This week you may be bride or groom. Guard against temptations and misunderstanding with the partner is likely. You need to more inclined spiritually and worldly pleasures, love and addictions. A step towards spirituality may prove to be guard yourself against selfish motives, aggression and emotions would take a back seat. the saviour. any haste decisions in this period. Patience is the key.

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GEMINI May 21-June 20 LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 This week you will possess the power and energy to This week cards indicate excessive fear, phobia, and worry. This week your satisfaction and contentment will play create a fresh lifecycle for yourself. You will have Mental tension will remain, and this may reflect on your an important role for you to be in good health. You will control over your desires and temptations that may health. Headache, insomnia, and sleeplessness may cause enjoy worldly pleasures and relax. ‘All is well’ feeling harm your health. You realise the importance of the unrest. Be careful of cold, cough and seasonal ailments gives you cool mind, contentment, positive aura and a balancing factor in your life and your body is in tune too. This is the time to meditate, join yoga and take a glow on the face. On the work front, there is generosity with the five elements of nature. On the career front, break from the hectic schedule. On the career front, a little in your temperament and ability to convince others you may have experienced setbacks that make you indiscretion may put your reputation in the firing line so be with your communication. You care for the emotional suspicious of the others. The turning point will come careful. At the work area, you may go unnoticed and feel wellbeing of others and respect your colleagues and when you can leave the past behind you and develop a neglected. This may cause tension and hamper your juniors. They follow you, admire you, and respect your more open mind about the future. This is the time to growth. Do not run away from responsibilities and magnanimity. On the relationship front, there is love, think positive and move ahead. On the personal front, commitments. Do not disclose your working plans till you fun and entertainment. You spend time together and confrontation is likely between lovers. Do not let accomplish them. On the personal front, your partner will present an expensive gift to your beloved and partner. emotion get in the way. Rather, use fact and logic to be filled with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm Time is right to bring your romantic relationships out in make your decisions. while you feel demoralised, or hold low self-esteem. the open, the family will accept your choice.

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CANCER June 21-July 22 SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 PISCES Feb 19-March 20 This week you will adopt a moderate approach to life In keeping with the ongoing festive spirit, you will be Fatigue may take a toll this week. Issues — domestic or and be true to your commitments. You have understood active and vibrant. Self-knowledge and mastery are the professional — will leave you disturbed. Restlessness or that you need a routine and a careful regime if you want keys to success. You possess the inner light and problem related to Blood Pressure may bother. Consult a to achieve your goals. It is not necessarily a very consciousness, and sheer faith and experience from the doctor. You may require proper sleep and support of near interesting or exciting period. You are not hesitant to past would help you become self-reliant. Through and dear ones. A positive approach will help put life into spend money in a gym, meditation, following nutritive meditation, you are on the path to attain spiritual you. On the career front, there is nothing new happening. diets etc to be in good health and fitness. These efforts fulfilment and share this light with others. On the Things are moving as usual. Fear of stagnating career or will pay you well. On the work front, you will feel stability professional front, your wisdom and leadership will help profession may bother you. This is a temporary phase. As in your profession. Use experience and skills to achieve you establish a niche for yourself. Your plans are now the week progresses, you will find the positive results. your desired goals. Advice from a senior person in well underway and you are beginning to consider more With your wisdom and experience, you keep moving job/business will be very helpful. On the personal front, opportunities to expand your current plans. On the ahead and achieve the desired results. On the relationship you may get too emotional or possessive in your personal front, you will find your relationships growing front, you will enjoy the quiet powers inherent in you. You relationship, and that may become the cause of irritation and developing to a satisfactory level. There is faith, will be able to influence your partner by diplomatic and separation. You will be compassionate towards understanding with each other. conversation. those dear to you. Lucky number 2 Lucky number 11 Lucky number 21 Lucky colour Indigo Lucky colour White Lucky colour Magenta Lucky day Tuesday Lucky day Monday Lucky day Wednesday Madhu Kotiya is a tarot card reader, spiritual healer, and Founder, MShezaim Institute of Tarot and Divination. Contact details: [email protected], www.indiatarot.com, M: 9873283331

ASTROTURF BHARAT BHUSHAN PADMADEO Mind balance is the key random thoughts are the scattering type. placed with respect to the two luminar- omeone concerned about not being missing link in the process could be fig- Those who realise that only a focused ies — the Sun and Moon. Moon is ill- able to contain his wavering mind ured out,” I said. Looking at the account mind can lead to success, try to contain disposed to Venus, which makes you too Sand habit tendencies, despite seri- he shared, it appears that he keeps their wavering mind, which comes touchy and sensitive. You may get ous efforts towards that end, connected chanting mantra with focus on his ener- under gathering up type. As you gradu- overexercised even on trivial issues and with me for necessary guidance. “Sir, for gy centres. So, he has been mechanically ate in the process further, you may blow it out of proportion as would fiery almost a decade now, I have been reli- working on energy plane. He, however, become one pointed. They still remain Mars flaring up the air element mean. giously pursuing Yoga-asana and medi- has cared the least to work upon his subject to pushes and pulls. But relative- Read together with the implications of tation as guided by two acclaimed teach- thought process. He has been reading ly they are able to remain focused to the ill-disposed luminaries, it speaks of a ers in the field. So far, I have been able many books written by realised people their priority preferences for long. Those temperamental, moody, irritable, impul- to just identify my fault lines. I have for necessary guidance, which makes who are able to effortlessly remain sive, and rash character, having a disori- been trying to address them, with no him academically aware. But his mind, focused for long is the call of a concen- ented mind. sign of tangible success in immediate intensely engaged in wanton thoughts trated mind. Now coming to spiritual potential, future. My monkey like mind keeps ran- that don’t allow him the mind-space and Those who wish to evolve spiritually, benevolent Jupiter over the head in the domly flirting with varying thoughts time necessary to absorb the educative and even grow materially, preparatory to birth chart speaks high of your spiritual and ideas, and so I fail to do justice to inputs, but for which it will not find that, at least they should try to graduate quotient. Seen at subtle level, lagna sub- my priority preferences. I don’t know reflection in his conduct. to the stage of one pointedness, if not lord Rahu, happens to be the lord of 5th how to go about further. Kindly guide.” Here I recall the saying of a realised concentrated. I then suggested him to cusp identified with merits accrued from “Well, the purpose of spirituality is spiritual master: “You may enjoy the follow the three stage meditation process the past. 9th sub-lord identified transla- to understand the living realities of life, grace of the God, the holy men and as suggested in my book titled: “God or tion of acquired merits into fruits hap- which when absorbed in the deep teachers. But if you lack the grace of No God; Awareness enriches life.” pens to be Moon, which occupies the realms of mind help in making reasoned mind, you may go to rack and ruins”. The man then asked: “Sir, I will pur- sub-lordship of Rahu. All put together choices in life and conduct with ease and That makes it incumbent upon us to chase your book and follow the method indicates seed of spiritually deeply comfort. What is the fun in pursuing work upon our mind-state before pursu- you have suggested. But tell me, is my ingrained in your mind. Positioning of spiritual process, if it has not helped ing spiritual process, otherwise it will present mental predicament reflected in Moon, however, calls for concerted reform your thought process?” I asked. not offer desired result. It may not be my chart? Do I have the potential to efforts to organise your mind before “Remember, all actions on your part, be out of place to mention that there are evolve spiritually?” expecting the desired results. it pursuing spiritual process or targeting five states of mind — Darkening, Look at the astrological pointers. The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant material desires are conducted by mind. Scattering, Gathering up, One pointed You are born in an airy sign Libra with and spiritual counsellor. Connect with him at Better, give me an account of how you and Concentrated. Ignorant minds are fiery planet Mars conjunct headless Ketu Tel: 91-111-99818037273/9871037272 are pursuing the process so that the the darkening type. Minds flirting with there in the lagna. Mars is also adversely Email: [email protected]

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As the world got busy battling the effects and impact of the virus, hackers saw this as an opportunity to exploit new vulnerabilities that emerged from a large numbers working from home, writes AJAY SINGH, as he explains various cyber risks faced by individuals and groups and suggests ways to tackle them

he Covid-19 pandemic has led to considered as a temporary solution may l Stopping remote access unless it is a in Ransomware attacks in recent months. The lockdowns across the world and become a regular practice. This necessitates a necessity deployment methods include socially made working from home an complete rethink on cyber risks and involves l Default passwords should be changed engineered emails packed with malware, or a inevitable necessity. While this moving away from traditional cybersecurity l Devices and online accounts should have weblink that triggers a drive-by download. allows businesses to remain approaches. Any policies and protocols related strong passwords. For both personal and Some of the ways to protect your systems from Toperational, it has exposed organisations to to cybersecurity which were introduced when business accounts multi-factor Ransomware attacks include changing default several new risks, particularly for those who companies switched to work-from-home may authentication wherever available, should passwords at all access points, training fail to take the proper precautions. Even as the have served them in the short-term, but when be utilised employees in identifying suspicious email links, world got busy battling the effects and impact it comes to long-term measures, a thorough re- l Meeting links should strictly not be shared keeping air-gapped up-to-date data back-ups, of the virus, hackers saw this as an evaluation needs to be conducted. With the publicly or through social media platforms prohibiting the use of USB drives, and updating opportunity to exploit new vulnerabilities that easing of lockdown restrictions, when l Trusted apps or those recommended by all operating systems and software in time. emerged from a large work force working employees will no longer be confined to one’s employer should be used for work Phishing: This is a type of social from home. working from home, the larger questions of involving collaboration engineering attack where hackers attempt to Various reports around the world indicate dealing with cyber risks of working-from- l Regularly updating operating systems, steal login credentials such as passwords or a sharp increase in cybercrime even as Covid- anywhere will become more relevant. The top antiviruses and other applications on deceive people in multiple ways into installing 19 has caused major disruptions and forced of the cybersecurity agenda for individuals, computers and other devices malware. Employee training to recognise changes in the way we work. During this crisis, businesses, and governments in the aftermath l Home Wi-Fi and admin passwords should phishing emails and the use of multi-factor there has been a sudden surge in cybercrime in of coronavirus should therefore be to mitigate be changed regularly, while avoiding authentication can help to prevent or mitigate many countries with cybercriminals preying on cyber risks and build a safer and more resilient open/free Wi-Fi networks damage from a cyber-attack which may result new factors and vulnerabilities related to cyber environment. l Cyber-hygiene guidelines as laid out by from a phishing exploit. information systems that have come into play. one’s employer should be strictly followed Business email compromise: During this Scams, phishing websites, maps loaded INDIVIDUALS AND CYBER RISKS pandemic, a large number of cases of business with malware, and spam messages linked to the We have all been a target of cyber-attacks ORGANISATIONS AND CYBER RISKS email compromise instances have been Coronavirus have been reported the world in some form or the other, for instance Today, almost all businesses regardless of reported. Here, cybercriminals spoof emails over. Dominic Raab, the British Foreign phishing attacks, phone calls or SMSs from the industry they are in and their size are (usually making them look like they are from Secretary observed in early May that ‘There cybercriminals, among others. They are after vulnerable to cyber-attacks which can happen legitimate sources) to redirect a payment will always be some who seek to exploit a crisis your personal data, passwords, social ids, bank at any time, without warning. This is true intended for one of the company’s suppliers to for their own criminal and hostile ends. We information and social contacts… basically across sectors and geographies. The pandemic their own bank accounts. In a work from home know that cyber criminals, and other malicious anything that can either fetch them a price for has only accelerated the need to implement scenario, where employees are not in front of groups are targeting individuals, businesses, your data or can help them launch bigger THE LOCKDOWNS HAVE NOT comprehensive cybersecurity programs after a each other to seek clarifications, these kinds of and other organisations by deploying Covid-19 attacks. Escaping a cyber-attack means that you ONLY MADE US WORK thorough assessment of existing, new, and cyber-attacks are on the rise. Preventing such related scams and phishing emails.’ Since then have been vigilant, prepared or simply lucky emerging cyber risks. The concept of a cyber attacks calls for a high degree of vigilance and cyber threats and attacks have only increased. enough to avoid one. FROM HOME, BUT ALSO ‘perimeter’ which was once confined to the situational awareness among employees The lockdowns have not only made us There are fortunately many things we can SHOP-FROM-HOME, STUDY- walls of an organisation or a data centre has (especially those processing payments). work from home, but also shop-from-home, do as individuals to make our online existence FROM-HOME, BANK-FROM- completely eroded. Security professionals have Employees must be advised to be careful and study-from-home, bank-from-home, attend safer while working from home or for that been forced to abandon the traditional castle- alert to such attempts and double check before meetings from home and so on. Studies have matter working from anywhere. Before looking HOME, ATTEND MEETINGS and-moat strategy used so effectively in the they initiate action. Organisations must also also shown a dramatic increase in the amount at what we can do, consider the findings of the FROM HOME AND SO ON. past due to the arrival of cloud computing and implement additional controls to prevent any of time people are spending on-line. latest Norton Cyber Security Insights Report STUDIES HAVE ALSO the use of portable devices by organisations mistakes in this regard. Fortunately, technologies like video which suggests that: SHOWN A DRAMATIC coupled with the integration of personal Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): The conferencing, BYOD (Bring Your Own l 30% of people cannot detect a phishing devices into organisational systems. The cyber use of personal devices like phones, laptops Device), VPN (Virtual Private Network), and attack and another 13 percent cannot tell INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT perimeter has interminably moved from the and tablets for office work has become collaborative platforms exist today that enable the difference between a real message and a OF TIME PEOPLE ARE walls of the enterprise to what is today a common nowadays. As employees switched working from home. However, the exposure to phishing email. This implies that four in 10 SPENDING ON-LINE. flexible and extended virtual perimeter. This to working from home, there are many who cyber risk has grown exponentially and rather are vulnerable. FORTUNATELY, calls for a reassessment of cyber risks and also started to use their home devices for day suddenly and existing security standards have l Eighty-six percent of people said they may requirements across the following four to day work. While companies may have been compromised. 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Photos: Worrel Kumar Bain and Reynold Machado Goa and Portuguese colonisation of India are almost synony- mous. Few know that Goa has a past that dates back to the saga of Parshuram in Hindu mythology and India's pre-Islamic era, writes SOMEN SENGUPTA. UNESCO World Heritage Week was recently celebrated in India from November 19 to November 25 PEBBLESPEBBLES OFOF AA

estled between the Western Ghats and Sahayadri Hills, and watered by two beautiful rivers named Mandovi and Zuari, this land was long isolatedN from the Indians. It was isolated not because of any physical feature or inac- cessibility, but for its distinctive history and heritage that was seemingly “foreign” DEAD SEA for British-ruled Indians. Goa, the coastal DEAD SEA territory of Konkan heartland, was always port from Lisbon to expand their activi- a hidden pearl and a priced colonial nest ties in India, such as expansion of for Portugal, a country that traded and Christianity, through the missionaries ruled at many parts of the globe for sev- landing from Europe. Soon there was a eral centuries. visible change in the entire demography Goa and Portuguese colonisation of of Goa and tangible changes in architec- India are almost synonymous. Few know ture, language, food, dress, music and Goa has a past that dates back to the saga sports Goa came about. Goa gradually THIS LITTLE of Parshuram in Hindu mythology and became a unique place within India. India’s pre-Islamic era. This little Portugal of India gradual- PORTUGAL OF INDIA Hindu mythology says that this land ly boomed in its own style and pace. GRADUALLY BOOMED was created from sea by Parashuram the Majestic churches, forts, printing press and 6th incarnation of Vishnu. Parashuram, above all a legend named “St Francis IN ITS OWN STYLE AND according to mythology, excavated this Xavier” turned Goa into an unparalleled surface from sea with his arrow and gift- place to which no other Portuguese PACE. MAJESTIC ed it to the Brahmins. In the ancient times, colonies of India (be it those in Bengal or CHURCHES, FORTS, it was known as Govapuri and later Gujarat) came a close match. Gomantak. Towering among the past relic of that PRINTING PRESS AND In 3rd century BC, it was a part of fascinating time is Fort Aguada that was ABOVE ALL, A LEGEND Maurya Empire and after that till the end built from 1609 to 1612 and still stands of 750 AD almost all Hindu dynasties of a living testimony at north Goa. This is NAMED “ST FRANCIS appears in many movies. St Lawrence of a man who died in 1552 in China. Western India like Satavahanas, Chalukya one of the few forts of India, that was XAVIER” TURNED GOA church built in 1630 is situated inside the Born in Spain and sent to India in and Rashtrakuta ruled this land. It fell into never conquered by enemies. fort. 1542 by both the King of Portugal and the hands of Muslims in 1312 and again Built in sturdy brown laterite stone for INTO AN Though a large part of the fort is now Pope the third, Francis Xavier, spent 10 in 1370, Hindu king of Vijaynagar con- the sake of combating the British, Dutch UNPARALLELED PLACE dilapidated and submerged in water, its years in Goa serving leprosy cursed peo- quered it. Hindu rule ended in 1470 when and Marathas, this is perhaps the best remains give enough idea of typical ple and spreading the message of Christ. Adil Shah of Bijapur gained Goa. sample of Portuguese military architecture TO WHICH NO OTHER Portuguese style of fortification. Its well From 1510 to 1540, when Portuguese bru- This was the time when the fragrance in India. Aguada means water, and this PORTUGUESE planned moats, gunpower room, bastions, tality over Indian masses was at its apex, of Goa’s exotic spices began to attract the fort once had several sweet water streams light house and escape passage all are still he landed there as an apostle of peace and Portuguese, who had already arrived in flowing inside it, offering a great provi- COLONIES OF INDIA visible and very clearly mirror mystic first gained confidence of local people by Kerala in 1498, like a magnet. In 1510, 12 sion of drinking water both for its habi- (BE IT THOSE IN timeline of the history. serving them. It was he who attracted a years after Vasco Da Gama arrived in tants and sailing ships that used to anchor Goa witnessed a silent revolution huge mass to Christianity that finally Kerala as a trader, another Portuguese near it. The fort strategically faces BENGAL OR GUJARAT) when India’s first printing press was set up changed Goa to a very different demo- named Alfonso De Albuquerque showed Candolim beach near river Mandovi. there, though accidentally. It is interest- graphic marquee in India. his military might and became the ruler The upper part of the fort was used as CAME A CLOSE MATCH ing to note that the first book printed in After his death in China, his body of Goa. water station and fort where as the lower India was not in Bombay or Bengal which was still intact after many months Soon after, they took over Diu in 1534 part was used to berth Portuguese war Presidency, where historically almost all of his demise, was brought back to Goa and Daman in 1559. A large part of Bengal ships. The huge water reservoir is assumed modern wonders landed from Europe. on March 14, 1554 and kept in a casket was already under the Portuguese and to store not less than 23,76,000 gallons of It was in September 1556 when a gifted by Queen of Portugal Maria Sophia with the new territory, they cemented a water. printing press machine, which was orig- ture, this massive church of 250 ft in length in 1560 at Basilica de Bom Jesus. The relic foundation of India’s Portuguese coloni- The 1.3 metre thick fortification wall inally meant to be delivered at Abyssinia and 187 ft wide was built between 1562 is placed on the right wall of the church sation. This prevailed till 1961, following skirts the seashore and ascends the edge or Ethiopia, arrived in Goa and placed in to 1619 during the golden era of and can be seen from a distance. which India reclaimed it after a soft mil- of bare rocky island. The massive St Paul’s college. From that machine, for Portuguese. This attracts thousands of pilgrims itary operation. grand stand of Fort Aguada once the first time, a Spanish technologist Dedicated to the feast of St Catherine across the world. Every 10 years the cas- The conquest of Goa was perhaps the had 79 canons in place. A 13 mt named Juan De Bustamante printed a of Alexandria, it was built to commemo- ket is taken down and people are allowed beginning of Portuguese dream to imprint high light house built book of Theology named Conclusions rate the victory of Portuguese over to get a closer look of the relic. their colonial stamp upon India. As a in 1864 is the most Philosophic. Muslims in 1510. The church exterior Over a period of time, however, sev- tyrannical race they soon got into conflict iconic landmark of This machine was actually shipped bears a Tuscan touch while the interiors eral distortions have taken place. One fin- with local Indians, resulting in demolition the fort. It from Portugal to Abyssinia of Africa. are much of Corinthian. Its extraordinary ger of its feet was vandalised by a lady in of temples and forceful religious conver- often When the ship anchored at Goa on its way Iberian façade, colourful mosaic floors, 1554 and the right hand of the body was sions. This was also the time when they to Abyssinia, the relations between the two typical European ceiling and exotic wood sent to Vatican in 1914, as demanded by tried to stop the practice of sati cult but countries had declined as the king of carvings, all put together, create an out- Pope himself. This was a year after Xavier failed. Soon the need was felt to protect Abyssinia detested the fact that Christian standing piece of European architecture was crowned as Saint. Goa from other European powers, like missionary had come to his country. So which is matchless on many counts. The Basilica De Bom Jesus is a gem of British and Dutch East India Company, the machine was abandoned at Goa and laterite plinth and lime plaster of the architecture and perhaps, the most famous and even from the Maratha warrior, it was sheer luck that India, as the first church have survived the test of time. Portuguese footprint in Goa. Its bare exte- Shivaji, who attacked the Portuguese country of Asia, got to see the magic of Earlier, the church had two towers. rior, made of brown laterite, offers an irre- of Goa. printing machine. Unfortunately, after One of which was grounded in 1776. The sistible charm to mingle with history. Built The need for mili- 1660, the machine went traceless. Today, church has a bell called the Golden bell between 1594 and 1605 in late Rene struc- tary competence a printing museum in Goa tells the story and a chapel known as Cross of Miracles. ture, it blends Doric, Ionic, Roman and pushed the without showing any tangible relics. It is believed that in 1619, the vision of Corinthian style of architecture. The Portuguese to Portuguese touch is palpable in every Christ had fallen there. This legend façade contains Jesuit motif embalm go for mas- corner of old Goa, especially in its mas- attracts a huge crowd all across the globe. “HIS” an abbreviation of Latin “Iesus sive forti- sive churches and cathedrals. Two most It is the Cathedral of Arch Bishop of Goa. Hominum Salvator” meaning “Jesus. fication. significant of those are Se Cathedral de A convent adjacent to it houses a small yet Saviour of Men”. The monument enshrines They got Santa Catarina and Basilica de Bom good archaeological museum. statue of St Ignatius Loyala and infant direct sup- Jesus. Both are UNESCO world heritage If Se Cathedral is famous for Cross of Jesus. monuments and both are filled with sto- Miracle then Basilica de Bom Jesus (a Cathedral, fort, lighthouse and old ries of exciting history of Portuguese con- smaller monument) is a bigger crowd colonial buildings are now open to pub- quest of Goa and its religious history. puller as it holds the legend of St Francis lic and Government alike. The general Se Cathedral is perhaps the most cel- Xavier, the man who is considered the panorama of old Goa runs like a motion ebrated religious building of Goa. This is “greatest figure in Asia after St Thomas the picture visualising a saga much different the largest church of India and even big- Apostle”. from India’s general history. Even though ger than any in Portugal. Goa’s emergence as one of the holiest Portuguese are long gone the profound A classical example of Gothic place in the Christian world is largely footprints are alive in every edifice of Portuguese Manueline style of architec- because of its association with a holy relic Parashuram’s land. FROM PAGE 1

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TELLYTALE ‘Replacements come with challenges’ ASHI SINGH, who has recently replaced to play Yasmine TUNE IN TO HERO MODE years of marriage and since then his Get ready for a wonder like never before relationship with Renuka has never been the in Sony Sab’s Aladdin Naam Toh Suna Hoga, speaks with MUSBA HASHMI as Sony SAB's announces its mega-launch same. Mukund felt that he has been betrayed of the year Hero — Gayab Mode On. With and has been suspicious of her ever since. about the challenges that she faced and reveals that she would love to be a part the power of invisibility as a distinctive When Raghav and Renuka bump into one of Jhalak Dikhhlaa Jaa element in the story, the show promises to another after so many years, how will be a pure visual delight for the audience Mukund react? And what will Raghav do n What made you say yes to play blended with a gripping storyline that will after meeting Renuka? Well, the audience is Yasmine?? leave you asking for more. The show is in for a treat as a lot of twists and turns are The character of course. Initially, I was slated to launch on December 7, every Mon- set to play out in the next few episodes. apprehensive about taking up the role Fri at 8 pm. With Raghav all set to enter Hamariwali because it is a replacement, but when I got The show is an incredible journey of a Good News and create chaos in Renuka and know about the storyline and the character common man, Veer (Abhishek Nigam) and Mukund's life, the audience will surely want brief, I liked it very much. It was something I want to play a lot his quest to find his father. His life gets to know what will happen next in the Tiwari that I wanted to do. It is something that of varied roles in my fascinatingly exciting as Veer chances upon parivaar. one doesn’t get to do in daily life. I am a miraculous ring, which upon wearing gives fortunate to have got a chance to play this life. I don't want to him the power of invisibility. The ring can GET READY TO MEET PHOOL KUMARI role. keep playing the only be worn and owned by someone who Bhojpuri film icon and bold performer n Was it hard to get into the skin of same kind of roles has the inherent virtues of kindness, Rani Chatterjee has successfully made a the character? More so because you courage, selflessness, nobility and empathy. mark in the entertainment industry. The have replaced Avneet, and the for five-six years. I At the same time, it also has the power to daring actor is all set to make heads turn as character was already well- am always on a look corrupt and degrade the weak hearted actor Shruti Sharma has been roped in she enters &TV's Gudiya Humari Sabhi Pe established? out for different making them vicious. But Veer decides to Shruti Sharma says: “I am very excited Bhari. Portraying the role of Nanhe's (Sudhir Yes. It was extremely difficult to to have landed this role. Chamcham is an Neema) love interest Phool Kumari, Rani will get into the skin of the character characters. With that incredible character, and playing her gives create a spectacle amongst the men in the because if the audience has seen an being said, I don't me a lot of scope for performance as an family whereas with the women, not so actor play a character for two think there will be a actor. The concept o-f the show is very much. years, it becomes hard for them to strong and the background story of the When Gudiya (Sarika Bahroliya) finds accept another actor play the role which I will ever character and her journey will definitely out that Nanhe's medical reports show same role. Also, I didn’t have the turn down change social perceptions. I am also grateful traces of cancer she is disheartened to learn scope to play it purely my way, because to Colors for giving me this very special that he has only a few days left to live. To Avneet portrayed it in her way and opportunity and I look forward to working on make the most for Nanhe who longs for a comparisons will be drawn. Initially, it the show and giving it my all.” companion, Phool Kumari enters the house, took a lot of thoughts to play it Kya aap karenge ek nachaniya ko adding an extra dose of entertainment and differently from the previous actor and bahu ke roop mein sweekaar? Watch still maintain the essence. That was has life changed after the show? Namak Issk Ka coming soon only on Colors. a double pressure. Also, it was out of A lot. When I started shooting the my comfort zone, it required action show, it was hard for me to accept that I RAGHAV’S ENTRY IN RENUKA’S LIFE that I haven’t done earlier. There have got the show and that I am living my Zee TV recently presented a heart- was so much to do. dream of acting. During the show only, my warming story that captures the essence of n Some memories from the sets. life changed for the better. My personality the ever-evolving dynamics of the saas-bahu It’s been only a while since I was improved and I got to learn a lot. I went use this superpower for good, making him relationship in Indian society. Titled am a part of this show, but out of my bubble and experienced the the Hero. However, Veer’s prized possession Hamariwali Good News, it showcases a having said that I have some world out there. There were instances is also desired by the evil aliens of the outer unique role reversal between the daughter- great memories already. From when I was troubled with certain things world and here begins Hero’s real challenge in-law Navya (Srishti Jain) and her mother- eating lunch together with the but now they serve as a learning to save humanity. in-law Renuka (Juhi Parmar) to give their cast to sharing our life experience and help me tackle situations Introducing Abhishek Nigam in the lead family the much awaited Good News. experiences with each other, with much ease. It is hard for me to role of Veer aka Hero who promises to liven Versatile actress Juhi Parmar plays the role we already have created that mention all the ways in which my life up the screen along with the very talented of Renuka in the show, who is the mother- rapport. Sometime, even I has changed after it, there’s so much. Manish Wadhwa as Amal Nanda, Ajay Gehi in-law and the lifeline of the Tiwari family. wonder hamare paas itni n Is there a role that you would say as Shukracharya, the gorgeous Yesha Shakti Anand, on the other hand, is seen baatein aati kaha se hain. I no to? Rughani as Zaara, Nitish Pandey as Mama essaying the pivotal character of Mukund, share a very good bond Not really. I want to play a lot and the super-cute twins Surabhi and who is Renuka's husband and Navya's with Ginu (played by of varied roles in my life. I don’t Samriddhi as sisters Sweety & Meethi along father-in-law. Raashul Tandon), Sheefan want to keep playing the same with a host of other stars in the show's We've seen how Renuka and Mukund (played by Amit kind of roles for five-six years. I galaxy. have been distant from each other and while Raghuvanshi), Koyal am always on a look out for we've seen the duo clash and argue like humour. Everyone in the house is astonished (played by Shivani Badoni) different characters. With that WHAT’S IN A PROFESSION? every couple, recently Renuka was trying to by her breathtaking looks and latke-jhatkes. and Aladdin (played by being said, I don’t think there Presenting a heartfelt romantic drama, make an attempt to get closer to Mukund They can't resist themselves and always Siddharth Nigam). We will be a role which I will Colors is set to launch Namak Issk Ka, a once again. However, it looks like a new seem to have an excuse to be around her never shy away from ever turn down. journey of a flamboyant Chamcham who is character is all set to take their arguments to and her kaatil adaayein. pulling each other’s leg. n A reality show that looked down upon for her profession but is a whole new level. Manish Goel is all set to Expressing her excitement, Rani There is a very dark you would like to be a married off into a reputable family in enter as Dr Raghav in Hamariwali Good Chatterjee says: “I am thrilled to portray the location at the sets part of? Mumbai. News and it is his past equation with Renuka role of Phool Kumari. It is the first time I will where we shoot all the Yes. I would Even though Chamcham is a dancer that will take the Tiwaris by storm. be exploring this genre, and I believe that haunted scenes, so in really want to be a traditionally known as Nachaniya, she is a Apparently, Raghav and Renuka were in this show is the perfect fit for me to make a our free time all five of part of Jhalak levelheaded and morally righteous person love and he was going to ask for her hand in debut in it. As Phool Kumari now enters the us sit there and share Dikhhlaa Jaa. I Raised in an orphanage, Chamcham marriage. However, Mukund's rishta came in show, viewers will be in for a treat. I am sure ghost stories. It is fun. like the show became a dancer in order to make ends before he could make his move and the rest they will enjoy this new role of mine and n Your character since my meet and to take care of those dependent on is history. While her husband was initially continue to shower me with their love and Naina from Yeh Unn childhood and her. To essay the character of Chamcham, unaware, he came to know after seven-eight support.” Dino Ki Baat Hai earned would love to be a much love from the audience. How part of it.

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LOVE FOR CINEMA… you to get away from being every time I took part in them. who you are. It was always very I gradually gained confidence AUDITIONING FOR THREE YEARS… I was always fascinated by cine- exciting to me. From Sai Baba from my performances. I am ma. Even as a child, I would to superheroes, I donned every blessed that I am good at a few My entry into the film industry was not easy; I had my watch three to four films a day. role and I always outper- things and I worked on them share of struggle. I had to audition for three years Also I would always prefer to formed. Acting, elocution and even more. And now, I have before I bagged my first role. There were so many act in school. Whenever you debating speaking were the made a career out of my times that I was selected for a role and even got an act, you are being someone else only two things that I was at strengths, which is very offer, but was let go later. Happy Days was one and that’s the only chance for my best and I won appreciation satisfying for me. such film. There was a film for which I shot for three days but it was shelved. Every role I got was after I auditioned. That three-year phase was the most challenging in my career. These films were all by small time film- Current heartthrob actor Sundeep Kishan who is in his makers, trying to make it big. During the initial phase of my career, I worked with element while at work, nurtures young talent through his people like Deva Katta and Praveen Sattaru who come from a special production house. After the resounding success of Ninu school of thought. Later, I worked with a lot of new filmmakers and with them, one gets to learn Veedani Nene, he has not looked back. Right from his something new every day. I had LIVING good hits and stunning lows. childhood, he has lived life largely on his terms, Now, my career has picked up LIFE ON again from scratch with MY OWN be it making acting his career against odds or shedding Ninu Veedani Nene. This TERMS… phase of my career is the 14 kilos to belong rightly to a group of youngsters most exciting one. It For a major saw an all-time low Young Sundeep with his father part of my life, I who are re-writing the rules of budget for the film and then zoomed up always wanted to beautifully. For the be an actor, but for A1 Express that is already making waves. first time in my MBITIOUS EVEN AS A KID… a brief period, I life, I put my wanted to be an IPS Riding the crest of popularity at the acme of his career, education to I was born in Chennai but most of my education officer. Perhaps the use. You will was in Vizag and Guntur. Being a 90’s kid, I must thought of becoming an Sundeep Kishan speaks to The Pioneer about his desire to now see a A admit I had the best childhood. I got the best of IPS officer took root in completely everything. I was a very mischievous child, but I my head because of all the give young talent a platform to grow in a conducive different would describe myself as ambitious. I was films I have watched. I com- Sundeep never happy being a ‘regular’ child, I pleted one semester in Kishan. always wanted to do something dif- Engineering but began atmosphere. In a free-wheeling conversation with ferent and try something new. questioning myself if K RAMYA SREE, There is no sport that I haven’t that was what I the media-shy actor, a workaholic, tried. Also, I was always into dra- wanted to be really matics. I was into elocution, doing with my life; shares facets of his childhood that made him strong to the debates and would take part in it did not make all cultural activities in school. sense to me. Later, I core, influence of the three strong women in his early life, This kept me active. As a kid, I did my BBA and was more or less always into MBA. and much more. trouble due to my mischief. If I In a way, I have lived wanted to bunk classes and go my life on my own terms. watch a movie, I would tell For most, it might not sound my parents. There was not to be rebellious, but coming DAD FREAKED OUT ABOUT MY ACTING CAREER… single time that I bunked from a typical Telugu family, par- classes without informing ticularly with the kind of upbringing My uncles — Chota K. Naidu and Shyam K. Naidu — were never a part of my growing up years. What I wanted to do them. There was never a I got, it was very rebellious of quit- had nothing to do with what they were doing. My dad, Mr Ravi Prakash Naidu, runs his own business and mom is time where I was not ting engineering, choosing BBA, also an employee. When I wanted to become an actor, my dad freaked out. This whole idea was very off for them. extraordinarily mis- while simultaneously working as an Even my uncles, who were my good friends, were against me being a part of this industry. That is when I joined chievous. assistant director and giving auditions. as an assistant to understand what goes into making a film. It takes a lot to understand the kind of lifestyle I have. I always have people around me. I work very differently and I’m very spontaneous with my decisions. For a parent, all this is very scary but they understand and believe in me and I’m very blessed to have such a cool A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE… family. My mom still works. My sister too is highly educated. She did her Master’s from the UK and she is working with Eros. I’m extremely proud of her. She is one of the associate producers with Eros. Till three One of the most memorable experiences of my life months of joining her job, she didn’t tell anybody that she is my sister. was after Prasthanam. At that time, I had a lot of meet- ings in Mumbai. For me, being in Mumbai itself was big deal. I was still living off my parents when I got a film offer. But going to Mumbai even for the meetings was way too expensive for me. I would take an evening bus and reach Mumbai by the morning. I would then go to a dormitory that charged about Rs 250 to Rs 300 per day, get ready in the common washroom, later take a coffee and request the café guy to keep my luggage safe, then attend the meeting and return in the evening, take my luggage and return either to the dormitory or take the bus back home. All this was because staying in a hotel was too expensive for me. The process itself was very interesting and beautiful. I’m glad I could experience all of this.

A SATISFYING FILM… THE THREE WOMEN WHO A1 Express is the most satisfying film I have INFLUENCED ME… done so far. The film is being shot with a bunch of youngsters. I’m the oldest one on set. It’s an The major part of childhood extremely ambitious film in terms of budget and influence was my maternal grand- the film is about sport — Hockey. Considering mother Anantha Lakshmi garu, my where my career dipped to a point and I and my mother, Kanakadurga, and her team could rise again and pull this film off is elder sister, Padmalatha. My highly satisfying. I’ve shed 14 kilos for the film biggest support system to even get and I’m enjoying the process. I don’t want my first photoshoot was the money to talk about the struggles; I always want given to me by my grandmother. to talk about the good things. Most recent When I had to get a better photo- emotional moment was during Ninu shoot done, my pedhamma gave Veeedani Nene. With no fault of ours, we me money without telling my had to face a lot of hurdles. At some level mom. These three women very my managers, Seetharam and Siva, strongly influenced me in my life could manage everything. The entire and my sister, Mounica Naidu, Sundeep with his Pedhamma (extreme left), sister Mounica and credit goes to them. does so today. mother Kanakadurga (extreme right)

What do you do in your leisure time: I’m either working too much or just lying down. If I want to get away from all this, I’ll visit a new city. How do you describe yourself: A typical Taurian Your favourite holiday destination: Europe A city you wish to visit: Paris Getaway with family: The Himalayas or Goa How do you deal with anger: If I’m angry, I’m With uncles Chota K. Naidu (extreme right) and Shyam K. Naidu angry. But I don’t carry it for long time. I’m either of (extreme left) and father Ravi Prakash Naidu (second right) two extremities. Being with me is a pain and only people who know me really well will understand me. What are you most inspired by: Life Person you admire the most: My dad Favourite actor: Chiranjeevi garu, Robert Downey Jr Your relationship status: Very much single right now Something in your bucket list: To open a restaurant, probably in every possible city in the two states and provide good food at affordable rates. Your biggest addiction: Visual content A compliment people give you the most: RAPID FIRE: They really like my vibe. From left: Sister Mounica, father Ravi Prakash