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Successful ISNA convention 2019 in Houston DALLAS-HOUSTON PAGES he continued. “I am sick and tired of seeing over 500,000 PM Imran, US Senator Sanders call attention to India’s Americans declare bankruptcy each year because they cannot pay off the outrageous cost of a medical emergency or a hospital ‘unacceptable’ actions Kashmir s t ay,”

Prime Minister Imran Khan and US was that a small, highly organised ideo- Senator Bernie Sanders raised the plight logically motivated group could actually of Kashmiris, who have been living under take over a country. a lockdown for four weeks in occupied Kashmir, while separately addressing the “That is what has happened in India. An 56th Convention of Islamic Society of extreme ideology has taken over India. North America (ISNA). “The BJP government [...] wants to Speaking at the event, Sanders, a Demo- change the demography; change a Muslim cratic presidential hopeful for the US Elec- majority province into a Muslim minor- tions 2020, termed India’s move to annex ity province by bringing in outsettlers to occupied Kashmir as “unacceptable”. come in and change the demography. This is a violation of the Fourth Geneva Con- “I am also deeply concerned about the vention Article 49. You cannot change the situation in Kashmir where the Indian demography of an occupied land.” government has revoked Kashmiri au- tonomy, cracked down on dissent and “We believe what is happening in Kash- instituted a communications blackout. mir is that RSS goons have been let loose amongst the population,” the premier said, “The crackdown in the name of security is urging ISNA to raise awareness about what also denying the Kashmiri people access was happening in occupied Kashmir. to medical care. Even many respected doc- tors in India have acknowledged that the “I am afraid that this ideology is not going Indian government-imposed restrictions to stop here; they have let out a genie out on travel are threatening the life-saving of a bottle. It is not going to go back in; care that patients need,” he said. this genie of hatred, of Hindu supremacy.

“The communications blockade must be “It’s not just Muslims who are going to be lifted immediately and the United States at threat. government must speak out boldly in support of international humanitarian law “We fear in Pakistan that we are not deal- and in support of a UN-backed peace- ing with a rational government in India,” DALLAS-HOUSTON PAGES ful resolution that respects the will of the Prime Minister Imran stated, adding: “We Kashmiri people,” the senator stated. believe that the sort of oppression they will do in Kashmir and are already doing, they Prime Minister Imran in his address, via will need to divert the world’s attention video link, spoke about the need to un- to Pakistan and we believe as they did in derstand the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya February, they will take some sort of an Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) party — said action, an attack in Pakistan.” to be a parent organisation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Prime Minister Imran said that he had asked the Organisation of Islamic Coop- “I am trying my best but from ISNA’s eration (OIC) to play its role. Addition- platform you have to make the concerted ally, he said he would raise the issue at the effort to make people understand this United Nations General Assembly. phenomenon which has taken over India. You have to make the Western societies He urged ISNA to make people aware of understand the RSS.” what was going on in India. -Dawn He said that the RSS party believed in the racial supremacy of the Hindu civilisation and the ethnic cleansing of Muslims from India, and urged people to research and find out about its origins.

“After the recently won elec- tions by the BJP, they have come back as a stronger force. We are talking about a country of over a billion people with nuclear weapons taken over by an extreme ideology.

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International Economics. com U.S. government will begin collecting 15% Overall, Trump’s trade Asia Times US is tariffs on $112 billion in Chinese imports — war will have raised the published monthly items ranging from smartwatches and TVs to average tariff on Chinese Copyright 2019 shoes, diapers, sporting goods and meat and imports from 3.1% in All rights reserved as to dairy products. For the first time since Trump 2017, before the hostilities the entire content launched his trade war, American households began, to 24.3%. face price increases because many U.S. compa- Asia Times US does not nies say they’ll be forced to pass on to custom- “The bottom line is that, necessarily ers the higher prices they’ll pay on Chinese for the first time, Trump’s endorse views imports. trade war is likely to di- in his higher tariffs on $160 billion in imports expressed by the authors rectly raise prices for a lot of household budget until Dec. 15 — to keep them from squeezing in their articles For more than a year, the world’s two largest items like clothing, shoes, toys, and consumer holiday shoppers. economies have been locked in a high-stakes electronics,” Bown wrote in an report. duel marked by Trump’s escalating import Even before the December tariffs, though, taxes on Chinese goods and Beijing’s retaliatory For months, Trump — who famously declared 52% of shoes and 87% of textiles and clothing Asia Times US tariffs. that trade wars are “easy to win” — falsely imported from China were to be hit by Trump’s claimed that China itself paid the tariffs and tariffs, according to Peterson’s Bown. And not The two sides have held periodic talks that that they left Americans unscathed. In fact, even counting the increase — from 10% to 15% seem to have met little progress despite glim- U.S. importers pay the tariffs. They must make — that Trump announced for his new tariffs a mers of potential breakthroughs. All the while, a high-risk decision: Whether to absorb the week ago, J.P. Morgan had estimated that his they’ve imposed tariffs on billions of each higher costs themselves and accept lower import taxes would cost the average household other’s products in a rift over what analysts profits. Or pass on their higher costs to their roughly $1,000 a year. say is Beijing’s predatory tactics in its drive to customers and risk losing business. become the supreme high-tech superpower. “The story that holiday goods (were) given a This has become an ever-more-difficult deci- reprieve is fake news,” said Stephen Lamar of Kashif Siraj American consumers have so far been spared sion. After years of ultra-low inflation, consum- the American Apparel and Footwear Associa- Director of Marketing the worst of it: The Trump administration had ers have grown more resistant to price hikes, tion. Overall, the 15% September and Decem- ber tariffs will force Americans to pay an extra Dallas Region left most everyday household items off its tariff especially when they can easily compare prices list (valued at $250 billion in Chinese products online for household products and choose the $4 billion a year for shoes and boots, according so far) and instead targeted industrial goods. lowest-price options. For that reason, many to a footwear trade group. retailers may choose not to impose the cost of That’s about to change. “They’re on. They’re on,” Trump’s higher tariffs on their customers. Retailers, engaged for a battle for survival with Trump said Friday about the new tariffs that Amazon and other e-commerce rivals, are brac- are set to kick in at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. Under And the higher costs U.S. importers face could ing for the worst. Macy’s raised an alarm when the new schedule, 69% of the consumer goods be offset somewhat by the declining value of it reported earnings in August: In May, Trump Americans buy from China will face his import China’s currency, which has the effect of mak- had raised separate tariffs on $250 billion in taxes, up from 29% now. ing its products somewhat less expensive in the Chinese goods from 10% to 25%. In response, United States. Macy’s tried to raise prices of some items on the That isn’t all. Higher tariffs are set to kick in for hit list — luggage, housewares, furniture. But another batch of Chinese products — $160 bil- Still, the prices of certain goods will cost according to CEO Jeff Gennette, customers just lion’ worth — on Dec. 15. By then, roughly 99% Americans more. Trump tacitly acknowledged said no. of made-in-China consumer goods imported to this a few weeks ago by announcing a delay

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Building bilateral cooperation (Saudi Arabia & India), Mr. Kareemullah H. Biyabani with Mr. Sameer Agarwal (Man- aging Director of Kalash Seeds PVT. Ltd., Jalna, India) in Grand Ceremony “TAHNIYATI MEHFIL” Venue at Urdu Maskan, Chowmuhalla Palace, Khilwat, Hyderabad.- his office. Seen from right to left; Mr. Faisal Al-Dighaither (Saudi), Kareemullah H. Biyabani, Mr. Sameer Agarwal, Shri. Khan Saheb Basha Nawaz Khan Special Metropolitan Magistrate Criminal Courts, Hyderabad Dist.& ‘Secunder- Mr. Shahbaaz Shaikh (Marketing Manager-Kalash Seeds abad. and Shri. Mumtaz Ali Akram Director Hitect International Company Jubail, KSA, Felicitation and present award Pvt. Ltd.), and Mr. Raviraj Jamdade (General Manager Int’l to Shri.MD Masood Ahmed Senior Politician And Social Worker, at Urdu Maskan, Chowmuhalla Palace, Khilwat, Marketing-Kalash Seeds Pvt. Ltd.) Hyderabad.

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Janab Mehmood Ali bhai Honourable Home Minister of Telangana State to visit my residence in Shamshabad after the marriage ceremony of daughter of Hamid Mohiuddin brother of Abid Mohiuddin of Maqdoom Brothers stores in Hyder- abad and Chicago. Seen in pics with me are Dr K. Laksman State BJP president, MLC Farooq Hussain bhai , A.K Khan Sahab IPS advisor to Government of Telangana, Telugu and Kanada superstar K.Suman , Abid bhai , Hamid , Faiz Mohiud- din , Ali Masri , Esa Bin Obaid Misri , Feroz Model and others

Below Pictures: August 15th. celebration and Flag Hoisting ceremony at my Mother’s Banquet Hall Begum’s India Garden at Shamshabad . Attended by all Zilla and Mandal leaders cutting across all the parties. Pro- gramme included delicious vegetarian lunch and cultural program.

Janab Mehmood Ali bhai Honourable Home Minister of Telangana State visited my resi- dence in Shamshabad after the marriage ceremony of daughter of Hamid Mohiuddin brother of Abid Mohiuddin of Maqdoom Brothers stores in Hyderabad and Chicago. CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 12

Gurbachan Kaur Neelam with Chicago CG Dalela discussing Nawab Mir Hamid Ali Khan President IAA and Advisor Arif Mohiuddin and others at a protest rally in Asia Times US with Chicago Consul General downtown Chicago for victims in Kashmir upcoming event Hindi Divas on Sept 14 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. With club secretary Anica Dubey ji. HE Sudhakar Dalela on the occasion of Indian Indepen- dence Day celebrations organized by the Consulate Ismaili Jamatkhana Glenview celebrate Eid al-Adha luncheon with faith leaders and Elected officials. Report and Pictures Syed Khalil Ullah.

Several Faith leaders and several Elected Officials showed up at the celebrate Eid al-Adha luncheon at the Ismaili Jamat- khana Glenview on Sunday, August 25th, 2019.

Over 150 people, including state and city officials and people of diverse faiths and backgrounds attended the event and Luncheon, which also featured musi- cal entertainment by youth. The event was held at the Jamatkhana Social Hall. Which was nicely decorated.

“We are celebrating our religious festival Eid Adha between people from differ- ent faiths and cultures,” said Midwest Council Communications Coordinator Karim Ukani. The Program was emceed by Sabin Juma. She welcomes all guests to the Ismaili Jamatkhana to celebrate Eid al-Adha and Join luncheon. She also highlighted about the Ismaili Community. She also highlighted about Eid-ul-Adha (‘festival of Sacrifice’), also known as the Greater Eid and is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar.

The ceremony started with a recreation of holy Quran with followed by a welcome address by President of the Ismaili Council for the Midwest Imran Dhatwani.

Congressman Brad Schneider was the Keynote Speaker, during the speech, Congressman said, “Muslim including Ismaili Community play an important role in the USA. They are promoting diversity and pluralism.”

All the guest toured in the building and participated in a discussion about Islam and the Ismaili believe. Illinois State Senator Laura Fine, State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, Cook County Com- missioner Scott Britton, and other officials also attended the event. Consul General of Pakistan, Chicago Mr. Javed Ahmed Umrani also attended the event with family.

Several types of food were served at the event. Most of the food was Indian, Pakistani and American. The program was very well organized, prestigious and enjoyed by the attendees and will be remembered for a long time. CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 13 UPCOMING EVENTS IN CHICAGO

Asia Times US CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 14 Indian American Association ( IAA ) Celebrates India Independence Day in Chicago The Indian American Association ( IAA ) of Chicago has celebrated the 73rd India Independence Day at Steeple Hills Club House, in Hoffman Estates, IL. The Chief Guest at the event was Mr. Jitendra Singh Bedi, a renown journalist, and the Guest of Honor was Ms. Vandana Jigram, the TV Asia Representative in the Chicago area. Ms. Mohita ,Emcee ,welcomed the audience on behalf of IAA. The American and Indian National Anthems were sung followed by the Lamp Lighting Ceremony. There were speeches by the IAA President and the invited guests. Later, Dancers and Singers took over the stage and did an excellent job of entertaining the full house audience. Mrs. Archana Mitta, Vice-President of IAA, made special arrangements for Dance Performance, and Mr. Ishaan Ahmed , Director IAA, arranged Sound System, Photog- raphy, Videography and Stage Setups. Food arrangements by IAA were made possible with the cooperation of Sponsors and Mrs. Mitta. This was a totally free event arranged by the IAA for the Indian American Community with the cooperation of its members and enthusiastic volunteers.

State of Wisconsin Experienced Essence of India On 7th annual celebration of “India” Asian Media USA © mark, “Thank you for your contin- ued dedication and efforts to bring Governor Tony Evers has declared Aug 15th, 2019 as visibility to the Indian Community the ‘India Day’ in State of Wisconsin, honoring India; of Milwaukee”. “All the acknowl- recognizing, certifying and endorsing the efforts brought edgements and recognitions are by IndiaFest Milwaukee, a massive community building tremendous milestones and proud initiative launched by Spindle India, Inc., in 2013. Former moment for every member of South Governor Scott Walker had also recognized and declared Asian Indian population in Wiscon- August 15th as the ‘India Day’ in Wisconsin in 2018. We sin and beyond”, expressed Founder, celebrated the official India Day of Wisconsin on Aug 17th at IndiaFest Milwaukee, making it a significant mile- Chairwoman, and President of stone, one of its kinds. Spindle India, Inc., Purnima Nath. “We are weaving happiness, as we “IndiaFest Milwaukee is the largest celebration of India bring people and organizations Day in the State of Wisconsin…in addition to celebrating together. Our goal is to weave Indian culture, IndiaFest Milwaukee provides a platform India’s colorful cultural threads into for collaboration, connection, education and growth by the rich multicultural tapestry of providing a space for cultural exchange and appreciation; American culture”, she remarked. and promotes diversity, inclusion, community, culture Each state and union territories of and education in Milwaukee by establishing a broad and India has a unique combination collective appreciation of India Day, Indian culture and of languages, traditions, religions, the Indian community”, exclaimed Governor Tony Evers. clothing, and history, comparable to countries in Europe. “This myriad “Wisconsin is proud to have IndiaFest Milwaukee, a col- of diversity comes together in our laborative and educational service that has been bring- celebration,” Nath said. “Diversity ing communities together for five years beyond cultures, is the blood of globalism. Inclusive- boundaries, languages, religions and regions; Indian- ness is the mantra of acceptance”, American’s contribution to the culture, educational and she adds. economic fabric of the state of Wisconsin is tremendous”, said former Governor Scott Walker. “In Brookfield, we have a growing hearts of all. Joseph Scala, an Appleton resident sung population of people with Indian heritage and I person- American National Anthem beautifully. Patriotic songs Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Travel Wisconsin’s ally greatly appreciate the emphasis, which that heritage and dance by our young children honoring India made it continued support and alliance marks a critical partner- places on education. Many students of Indian background extra special that connected people to our mother land. ship symbolizing the focus around positive economic im- do exceptionally well in both our public and private pact. Travel Wisconsin promotes Wisconsin as a premier schools. I believe this is because of the strong emphasis, IndiaFest Milwaukee 2019 is the most vibrant and excit- travel destination for fun. which the Indian culture places, on education and paren- ing experience of “India”, aesthetically, visually, from tal involvement in the learning process.”, narrated Mayor sound byte to taste buds that tingles all senses with 210+ Mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett commended Spindle of Brookfield, Steve Ponto. cultural program participants, 10+ hours of non-stop cul- India, Inc. & IndiaFest Milwaukee for dedicated service tural programs, henna, jewelry, clothing, authentic cuisine and leadership, recognized its outstanding contributions This 7th annual grand scale celebration of “India” & special children entertainment. 3 back-to-back concerts to the community and proclaimed Aug 15th, 2019 as the (#IFM2019), the official India Day of State of Wisconsin by internationally renowned artists kept everyone occu- INDIA DAY throughout City of Milwaukee. (#IndiaDayWI), inaugurated with observing India’s inde- pied. Classical tranquil concert was beautifully executed pendence day with hoisting and honoring India’s tricolor by Santoor Maestro Nanda US Senator Ron Johnson issued a certificate of special flag flying high with the people of Wisconsin and many senatorial recognition, presented to Spindle India, Inc., in dignitaries of the community. National anthem of India recognition of 7th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee with a re- sung by Children of Hindi School of Wisconsin touched CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 15 Taste of Pakistan Bolingbrook

Taste of Pakistan Bolingbrook celebration playing of patriotic songs and cultural activities. It was a turned to the incredible best celebration of Paki- Complete Pakistani cultural event that was a captured the stani Festival in USA. imagination of the Pakistani American community. The event was Complete sponsored by Dr. Nadim Longi Report and Pictures Syed Khalil Ullah and Dr. Moazzam Saeed of Advanced Pediatric Care. Since several decades. Consul General of Pakistan Javed Pakistan’s Independence Day is extreme importance Umrani, Mayor Roger Claar and several other elected of- for every Pakistani national who lives ether Pakistan ficials, including State and Village officials and the board and abroad. The Association of Pakistani Americans of members of the APA were present at the opening ceremo- Bolingbrook has hosted Pakistan Independence Day pro- ny and flag ceremony. grams in Bolingbrook for 28 years. Pakistani-American community gathered from all corners of the state, as well Talat Rashid is the founder of the Associated of Pakistani as nearby neighboring states such as Indiana, Iowa and Americans of Bolingbrook. Currently working as a Police Michigan, to enjoy the Pakistan festival. hours, including local artist Roben Sadiq and Imran Ab- Commissioner of Bolingbrook said during an Interview bas Durrani. The debate continued regarding crowd size, with local News Paper” The whole idea of this Pakistani The main highlight of the Pakistan Independence Day cel- with figures ranging from 10,000 to 15,000. But natural festival was to bring Community Together. We are cel- ebrations is the National Flag hoisting ceremony similar sources conformed crowd was not less than 15,000. The ebrating this day since 28th years for our Community.” type of flag hoisting ceremonies and independence special highlight of the day was Nadeem Abbas Rufi who came events are held in all major cities in USA but the celebra- from Pakistan, especially for this event performed in the The celebration features a fun filled day for all ages, tion in the Village of Boiling Brook.375 W. Briarcliff Rd. biggest crowd in Boiling Brook history at 28th Taste of Musical performances by noted and popular artists from behind Village Hall is totally remarkable. The festival runs Pakistan Festival. This musical show wasn’t possible with- Pakistan, ethnic Pakistani cuisine, handicrafts, boutiques, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 24th, 2019. It out the great musicians of Chicagoland Syed Mudassar, sports, air plane and children’s entertainment. The festival was free and open to the public. Nasir Iqbal and Raju. is open to the public, a free event with no admission fee or parking charges. It is then followed by playing the American and Paki- Attendees from many parts of Chicago and suburb came stani national anthem and live Broadcast speeches and with their friends and family members and enjoyed and More than 15,000 people gathered in Bolingbrook Activities by leaders, along with Special Performances, Celebrate Pakistani Festival Day. where the several singers performed live for more than

Consul General of India Hon. Sudhakar Dalela & Mrs. Namrata Dalela hosted an elegant reception in celebration of the 73rd Independence Day of India at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center in downtown, Chi- cago. The reception was attended by United States Congressman Hon. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Cook County Board President Hon. Toni Preckwinkle and the Chicago’s prominent community figures. CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 16 April is Sikh Awareness & Appreciation month in Illinois

Asian Media USA © adding Section 8 which states - “Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. The month of April of each year is “Signing into law the very important designation of Sikh Palatine, IL: State of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed designated as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month to Awareness month shows Governor J.B. Pritzker’s commit- a new law on August 3, 2019 designating “April as Sikh be observed throughout the State as a month to recog- ment to ensuring that Sikhs in Illinois are an important Awareness and Appreciation Month” in the state of Il- nize the many ways that Sikh Americans have influenced and valuable part of our growing society.” said Rajinder linois. The event took place at Sikh Religious Society American history, achievement, culture, and innovation.” Singh Mago. “It also helps us combat the challenges we (SRS) Palatine Gurdwara. A mini outdoor office of the face everyday when it comes to hate crimes, bias and Governor was set up in the picturesque front lawn of the State Representative Michelle Mussman sponsored a lack of understanding about our faith and religious gurdwara building, near “Nishan Sahib” to conduct the the bill which was co-sponsored in the House by State articles,” Mago added. gubernatorial signing ceremony per their official protocol Representatives, Fred Crespo, Stephanie Kifowit, Tom and tradition. Morrison, and Jonathan Carroll and supported by many A poster depicting the bravery of Sikh Soldiers in World others including Mark Walker, Mark Kalish, Karina Villa, Wars I & II was presented to the governor as a token of Governor Pritzker was surrounded by overjoyed mem- Theresa Mah, and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz. appreciation by Sarwan Singh and S.R.S. President Dr bers of the Sikh community in the premises of the gurd- Pardeep Singh Gill. wara near “Nishan Sahib” when he signed the bill. The bill was filed in the Senate by the Senate president John Cullerton and supported by Illinois Senators Ann The dignitaries in addition to the governor Pritzker who More than 200 Sikhs and guests attended the ceremony Gillespie, Laura Murphy, Laura Ellman, Ram Villivalam attended the event were, Illinois State Representatives and celebration. among many others. The bill passed in both houses. The Michelle Mussman and Mark Walker, State Senators Ann governor’s signatures on August 3, 2019 made it a law. The Gillespie and Laura Ellman, Palatine Township commit- “As we shape our state to be a place that embraces our law takes effect on January 1, 2020. tee-man Matt Flamm, committeeman Patrick Watson, future with open arms, we would do well to take a page Hanover Park Township trustee Khaja Moinuddin, and from the Sikh community. That’s why I’m proud to sign State Representative Michelle Mussman expressed her several local community leaders. this legislation designating the month of April as Sikh pleasure to sponsor the house bill HB2832 and praised the Awareness and Appreciation Month,” said Governor J.B. Sikh community for their core values, contributions to the Photographs and Press release by: Asian Media USA Pritzker amid applause and expressions of cheers from the society, and service to humanity. Sikh community members assembled at the premises of Palatine Gurdwara. Sikh Religious Society Palatine President Dr. Pardeep singh Gill welcomed and thanked “As Sikhs throughout the world celebrate the 550th the governor and the guests. Presi- anniversary of the birth of their first guru, we celebrate dent Gill explained the significance you as an integral part of the Illinois community. We are of the month of April for the Sikh tremendously proud that so many Sikhs call this state community. It includes “Khalsa Saaj- their home,” tweeted Governor Pritzker. “I hope the new na Divas” (birth of the Khalsa order) law will provide greater understanding of the Sikh com- and also birth of the founder of Sikh munity,” he added. faith Guru Nanak Dev. A Punjabi cultural festival of “Vaisakhi” also The HB2832 Bill had first passed the house vote bearing falls in April. signatures of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Michael J. Madigan, and the Senate President John J. Cul- Rajinder Singh Mago spoke about lerton. the significance of the bill to the Sikh community and introduced the The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by governor. SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 17

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Consul General Sudhakar Dalela, Syed Hussaini, Syed Ashfaq Hina Trivedi and others at India Independence Day China’s Xi gets tougher on Trump after new tariff threat BEIJING (AP) — Facing another U.S. tariff rules. But by May, Chinese leaders had Washington, Europe, hike, Chinese President Xi Jinping is get- turned skittish in the face of what they saw Japan and other trad- ting tougher with Washington instead of as constantly shifting American priorities ing partners say those backing down. on a list of demands that range from nar- violate Chinese market- rowing their trade surplus to opening mar- opening commitments Beijing fired what economists called a kets to possibly scrapping their economic and are based on stealing “warning shot” at Washington by letting development strategy. or pressuring companies its yuan currency weaken in response to to hand over technology. President Donald Trump’s latest threat Talks broke down in May over how to Chinese officials retort

of more punitive import duties on Sept. enforce any settlement. Beijing says once it that they are entitled to INTERNATIONAL PAGES 1. Chinese buyers canceled multibillion- takes effect, Trump has to lift punitive 25% develop higher-value dollar purchases of U.S. soybeans. Regula- tariffs imposed on $250 billion of Chinese industries and have tried tors are threatening to place American imports. Washington insists the tariffs stay to deflect criticism by companies on an “unreliable entities” list to enforce compliance because Beijing has saying foreign compa- that might face curbs on their operations. broken too many past promises. nies might be allowed a role. Both sides have incentives to settle a trade The tone of Chinese state media toward war that is battering exporters on either Trump, relatively mild to that point, Chinese leaders insist on “maintaining China spent 12 years, longer than any side of the Pacific and threatening to tip turned nasty. The ruling Communist Party their system of economic development. other government, negotiating its 2001 the global economy into recession. But Xi’s newspaper accused Washington of “Ameri- They can’t have that crumble,” said Mer- entry into the World Trade Organization. government is lashing out and might be, can bullyism.” curio. in a revival of traditional Chinese strat- Eighteen years later, it still is dickering egy, settling in for prolonged wrangling “Good faith broke down and we took Chinese suspicions deepened when, after over terms for joining the Government in response to what it deems American many steps backward,” said Bryan Mercu- the May talks, Trump imposed sanctions Procurement Agreement, which extends bullying and attempts to handicap China’s rio, a former Canadian trade official and on telecom equipment maker Huawei WTO free-trade principles to official economic development. law professor at the Chinese University of Technologies Ltd., blocking its access to purchases. Hong Kong. American technology. Trump cited secu- On Tuesday, though, the Trump admin- rity concerns but Chinese officials saw an “I’m not really surprised that they are istration may have eased frictions at least Despite a June agreement by Trump and attempt to cripple China’s first global tech doing this,” said Leering. “I was more sur- slightly when it announced that it would Xi for more negotiation, neither has shown brand. prised that they had been so low-profile soften the impact of the 10% tariffs it willingness to compromise. A round of from 2017 onwards, when Donald Trump had said would begin Sept. 1 on the $300 talks in Shanghai last month ended with Washington is “using improper official took office.” billion in Chinese goods it hasn’t already no sign of progress. measures to suppress Chinese enterprises,” taxed. It will delay until Dec. 15 the tariffs a foreign ministry spokeswoman, Hua In a sign Beijing might be digging in, on cellphones, laptop computers, video Trump says Beijing needs a deal more Chunying, said last week. two veteran trade envoys — Commerce game consoles, some toys, computer than he does. On paper, he is right. Their Minister Zhong Shan and one of his depu- monitors and some shoes and clothing. lopsided trade balance means American Xi might feel more confident because, after ties, Yu Jianhua — were added in July to demand contributes four times as much facing accusations he bungled relations the delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He. Negotiators are to meet in September in to Chinese economic activity as China’s with China’s biggest export market, he has Liu is Xi’s economic adviser but has little Washington, but China’s political calendar purchases provide for the United States. strengthened his political position and experience in negotiations. makes progress unlikely. The ruling Com- silenced critics, said Willy Lam, a politics munist Party is preparing to celebrate its But Trump’s demand for changes to Bei- specialist at the Chinese University of 70th anniversary in power on Oct. 1 — a jing’s industrial policy strikes at the heart Hong Kong. nationalism-drenched milestone that puts of a development strategy Communist In the meantime, the rising tensions over pressure on Xi, the party leader, to look leaders see as the basis of their economic A year ago, Xi felt threatened enough that trade have dimmed Americans’ opin- tough. success and a path to prosperity and global he was “anxious to get this over with,” said ions of China. A Pew Research Center influence. Lam. But now, he has gathered support poll released Tuesday found that 60% of “The downside risk of no deal has in- and “can dig in for the long haul.” Americans said they held an unfavorable creased,” said Raoul Leering, chief trade That includes initiatives to transform view of China — up from 47% last year to analyst for Dutch bank ING. China into a global competitor in prof- That would mark a return to Beijing’s tra- the highest proportion since Pew started itable technologies through nurturing ditional “war of attrition” strategy of hold- asking the question 14 years ago. Six months ago, Chinese negotiators were champions in robotics, electric cars and ing out — for a decade or more, if needed JOE McDONALD discussing possible concessions, including other fields with subsidies and shielding — to get what it wants from the United ,Associated Press more purchases of American farm goods, them from competition. 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Pakistan PM Khan leads nationwide protests over Kashmir INTERNATIONAL PAGES Thousands rallied across Pakistan in mass demonstrations against New Delhi’s actions in disputed Kashmir, with Ahead of Khan’s speech, sirens rang out around the Prime Minister Imran Khan leading the most ambitious country followed by broadcasts of the national anthems public protests targeting India in years. of Pakistan and Kashmir, while traffic ground to a halt for several minutes in solidarity with the rallies. The protests come weeks ahead of Khan’s scheduled trip to the UN General Assembly where he has vowed to act Thousands more also rallied in Lahore and Karachi -- as an ambassador for the people of Kashmir, after New Pakistan’s biggest cities -- where large crowds waved flags Delhi stripped its portion of the Himalayan territory of its and chanted pro-Kashmiri slogans. autonomy earlier this month. “No matter what India does, no matter what Modi does, Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed rivals Kashmir is ours. It belongs to us and we will not sit by as since, as Indian authorities launched a sweeping crack- our Kashmiri brothers are oppressed by the Indians,” said down in Kashmir, which included cutting phone and Sadaf Mirza, a 24-year-old university student in Lahore. internet access, placing restrictions on movement and arresting thousands, according to multiple sources. The demonstrations were the first in what will be weekly rallies held nationwide until Khan leaves for the UN in Following repeated calls to protest Friday, thousands late September. gathered in the Pakistani capital Islamabad in front of the prime minister’s secretariat, where Khan vowed to con- - ‘Under the nuclear shadow’ - tinue fighting for Kashmir until it was “liberated”. In the weeks since Modi issued the executive order strip- “We will stand with Kashmir until our last breath,” said ping Kashmir of its autonomy, Khan has launched a diplo- Khan, as he launched into a blistering attack on the matic offensive, vowing to fight India “until the end” if Indian government, comparing his counterpart Narendra attacked and making occasional references to the possible Modi’s administration to Nazi Germany. outbreak of nuclear conflict.

Country heading towards presidential form of govt: Mamata Banerjee Accusing BJP of indulging in organised to observe the foundation day of horse-trading, she said that the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad, the “We are not scared of any investigative saffron party’s next target was West party’s student wing agency. They will call one person today Accusing BJP of indulging in horse-trad- and another tomorrow. If I go to jail, I will INTERNATIONAL PAGES Bengal. ing, she said that the saffron party’s next look at it as a freedom struggle,” Banerjee Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister target was West Bengal. asserted. Mamata Banerjee claimed that the country was heading towards a presidential form “They say they will capture Bengal too. I She said that ever since Article 370 was ab- of government. will see how that happens. You are buying rogated in Jammu and Kashmir, there has votes to win elections after elections...”, been no news of whereabouts of former “One government, one leader, one party. I Banerjee said. chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar presume we are heading towards a presi- Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who have like that which could not be sorted out. dential form of government. All other par- In connection with the Narada and Sarada been allegedly put under house arrest. Today starting from Farooq Abdullah, ties are being fragmented. When Karnata- scams, the TMC supremo said if she was Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, we ka government fell, no one said anything,” sent behind the bars, she will look at it as a “If there was any all-party meeting, we do not know where they are,” Banerjee she said while addressing a gathering “freedom struggle”. would have kept our views. It was nothing remarked. India, China are developed but take benefit of ‘developing nations’ tag at WTO: Trump Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that Addressing a gathering at Pennsyl- India and China are no longer “developing nations” and vania on Tuesday, Trump said India were “taking advantage” of the tag from the WTO and and China – the two economic giants asserted that he will not let it happen anymore. from Asia – are no longer developing nations and as such they cannot take Trump, championing his ‘America First’ policy, has been the benefit from the WTO. a vocal critic of India for levying “tremendously high” duties on US products and has described the country as a However, they are taking the advan- “tariff king”. tage of a developing nation tag from The US and China are currently engaged in a bruising the WTO, putting the US to disad- trade war after Trump imposed punitive tariffs on Chi- vantage, he said. nese goods and Beijing retaliated. “They (India and China) were tak- Earlier in July, Trump asked the World Trade Organisa- ing advantage of us for years and tion to define how it designates developing-country years,” Trump said. The Geneva- status, a move apparently aimed at singling out countries based WTO is an intergovernmental like China, Turkey and India which are getting lenient organisation that regulates international trade between Trump expressed hope that the WTO will treat the US treatment under the global trade rules. nations. “fairly”. He said the WTO views certain countries like China and India as “they’re growing”. “Well, they’ve In a memorandum, Trump had empowered the US Trade Under the global trade rules, developing countries claim grown,” he said and warned that the US will not let such Representative (USTR) to start taking punitive actions entitlement to longer timeframe for the imposition of countries to take advantage of the WTO. if any advanced economies are inappropriately taking safeguards, generous transition periods, softer tariff cuts, benefits of the WTO loopholes. procedural advantages for WTO disputes and the ability “We’re not letting that happen anymore...Everybody is to avail themselves of certain export subsidies. growing but us,” he said. SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 21

The Black Billionaires 2019 INTERNATIONAL PAGES Of the 2,153 people who made it to the Robert F. Smith, a former Goldman Sachs player Jason Collins. One of America’s nese, coal, copper and gold. He also owns 2019 FORBES list of the World’s Billion- executive, is the founder of private equity most generous philanthropists, Oprah a large stake in African Rainbow Capital, aires, 14 of them are black, up from 11 a firm Vista Equity Partners that focuses continues to give to education causes and a private equity firm focusing on invest- year ago exclusively on investing in software com- has spent about $100 million on the Oprah ments in the financial services sector. In These are the 14 richest black people on panies. The firm has more than $46 billion Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 1994, he became the first black partner earth: in assets and is one of the best-performing South Africa. at law firm Bowman Gilfillan in Johan- nesburg and then started a contracting Aliko Dangote, business doing mine scut work. $10.9 billion Nigerian, Sugar, Cement, Flour Strive Masiyiwa, private equity firms, posting annualized returns of 22% since inception. Robert F. $2.4 billion The Cement and commodities tycoon Smith founded private equity firm Vista Zimbabwean, Telecoms retains his title as the world’s richest black Equity Partners in 2000. It focuses exclu- man this year. After building his fortune in sively on investing in software companies. Masiyiwa, who is worth $2.4 billion, is the Michael Jordan, sugar, flour and cement, the Nigerian ty- With over $46 billion in assets, Vista is founder of Econet, one of the leading mo- coon is embarking on his most ambitious one of the best-performing private equity bile telecoms companies in Africa. It has $1.9 billion project to date- a private oil refinery in firms, posting annualized returns of 22% more than 10 million subscribers spread American, Basketball Nigeria which will have a refining capacity since inception. across Zimbabwe, Botswana, Burundi, Basketball’s greatest player is the major- of 6500,000 barrels a day and is expected and Lesotho. In February, he pledged the ity shareholder of Charlotte Bobcats and to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on oil David Steward, sum of $100 million to establish a fund to enjoys lucrative deals with the likes of imports. Dangote started out in business invest in rural entrepreneurs in Zimba- Gatorade, Hanes and Upper Deck. His bwe. Strive Masiyiwa overcame protracted biggest pile comes from Brand Jordan, a $ 3 billion government opposition to launch mobile $1 billion (sales) sportswear partnership American, Tech phone network Econet Wireless Zimbabwe with Nike. Regarded by most as the NBA’s in his country of birth in 1998. greatest all-time player, Michael Jordan won six titles with the Chicago Bulls. The Hornets are now worth $1.05 billion with Jordan owning 90% of the team.

more than 3 decades ago by trading in INTERNATIONAL PAGES commodities like cement, flour and sugar with a loan he received from his maternal uncle and went on to build the Dangote Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa. Mike Adenuga, $9.1 billion Isabel Dos San- Nigerian, Oil, Telecoms tos, $2.3 billion Nigerian-born Mike Adenuga, the world’s Angolan, Investments second richest black person, built his David Steward is the co-founder and fortune in oil and mobile telecoms. His chairman of IT provider World Wide The oldest daughter of Angola’s former Michael Lee- Conoil Producing Company was one of Technology, World Wide Technology, an president, Isabel dos Santos has built the first indigenous Nigerian companies $11.2 billion (sales) IT provider, whose an impressive investment portfolio that Chin, $1.9 billion to be granted an oil exploration license in customers include Citi, Verizon, and the includes a 25% stake in Angolan mobile Canadian, Investments the early 90s. The company is the operator federal government. David Steward is the phone company Unitel and a 25% stake Lee-Chin, a Canadian of Jamaican origin, of six blocks in the Niger Delta and also co-founder and chairman of IT provider in Angolan bank Banco BIC SA. Other made a fortune investing in financial com- owns a25% stake in the Joint Development World Wide Technology. In 1990, he put holdings include a substantial stake in Nos panies. He owns a 65% stake in National Zone (JDZ) Block 4. He is also the founder up $250,000 he earned from two previous SGPS, a Portuguese cable TV company Commercial Bank Jamaica, which makes and sole owner of Globacom, a Nigerian auditing ventures to start the St. Louis- and just under 20% of Banco BPI, one of up the bulk of his fortune. Under Lee- mobile phone network that has more based business. In the early days, Steward Portugal’s largest publicly traded banks. Chin, the Canada-based wealth manage- sometimes went without a paycheck and ment and mutual fund business managed once watched his car get repossessed more than $10 billion in assets by 2002. from the office parking lot. But the firm was hit hard by the 2008 recession, and Lee-Chin sold AIC to Ca- Oprah Winfrey, nadian financial services group Manulife in 2009 for an undisclosed price. $2.5 billion than 40 million subscribers in Nigeria and neighboring African countries. His American, Television property company, Cobblestone Proper- ties, owns hundreds of prime residential Oprah is still the richest African-Amer- and commercial property all over Nigeria. ican woman in the world thanks largely Patrice Motsepe, to the 25 years of her profitable daytime TV show and earnings from her Harpo $2.3 billion Robert F. Smith, production company. Her cable channel, South African, Mining OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) is also $5 billion cash flow positive for the first time and South Africa’s first and only black billion- is enjoying favorable ratings as a result aire is the founder of African Rainbow of securing exclusive TV interviews with Minerals (ARM), a Johannesburg Stock American, Private Equity headline-grabbers like disgraced cyclist Exchange-listed mining company that has Lance Armstrong, Beyonce and gay NBA in platinum, nickel, chrome, iron, manga- SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 22

Abdulsamad Iraqi man dies after Trump INTERNATIONAL PAGES Rabiu, $1.6 bil- administration deports him lion by Ted Hesson and Nahal Toosi Nigerian, Cement, Sugar A 41-year-old Detroit man deported to munity Foundation said roughly 160,000 Iraq in June died Tuesday, according to the Chaldeans live in the state and that at least Abdulsamad Rabiu is the founder of BUA American Civil Liberties Union and two half are registered voters. Group, a Nigerian conglomerate with people close to the man’s family. interests in sugar refining, cement produc- “There’s a tremendous amount of anxiety tion, real estate, steel, port concessions, The man, Jimmy Aldaoud, spent most of in the community,” he said. “Iraq’s not a manufacturing, oil gas, and shipping. BUA Jay-Z, $1 billion his life in the U.S., but was swept up in safe place for many of the people who are Group’s annual revenues are estimated at American, Artist President Donald Trump’s intensified im- being sent back.” over $2 billion. Abdulsamad got his start migration enforcement efforts. in business working for his father, Isyaku Though he’s hip-hop’s first billionaire, Manna said his organization has pressed Rabiu, a successful businessman from Jay-Z’s lead on the rest of the pack is even Edward Bajoka, an immigration attorney the Trump administration to grant Nigeria’s Northern region. He struck out larger if his entire family fortune is taken who described himself as close to Ald- Chaldeans “deferred enforced departure,” on his own in 1988, importing rice, sugar, into consideration: He and wife Beyoncé aoud’s family, wrote on Facebook that the a form of humanitarian relief that would edible oils as well as steel and iron rods. are now worth a combined $1.4 billion. So death appeared to be linked to the man’s allow the population to remain in the U.S. much for the notion that music is a dying inability to obtain insulin in Baghdad to and work legally on a temporary basis. business. treat his diabetes. Aldaoud was an Iraqi national, but he was born in Greece and The administration extended the status for “To convince artists that you can’t be an came to the U.S. as a young child, his fam- as many as 3,500 Liberians in March, but artist and make money … was the greatest ily friend said. He had never lived in Iraq generally has moved to draw down enroll- trick in music that people ever pulled off,” and did not speak Arabic, according to ment in immigration relief programs. Jay-Z told Forbes in 2010. “I think the Bajoka. people that were making the millions said Levin and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) t h at .” “Rest In Peace Jimmy,” Bajoka wrote. introduced a bipartisan bill in May, H.R. “Your blood is on the hands of ICE and 2537 (116), that would grant two years of

this administration.” deportation relief to Iraqis with final or- The Trump administration has sought to ders of removal. While the measure counts deport more than 1,000 Iraqis with final 30 cosponsors, the passage of any immi- Folorunsho Al- orders of removal, including Chaldean gration legislation in the current partisan Catholics in the Detroit metro area, of environment could be a challenge. which Aldaoud was one. Chaldeans are

akija, $1.1 billion INTERNATIONAL PAGES Nigerian, Oil an eastern branch of the Roman Catholic The battle over the fate of Iraqis with final church who trace their roots to ancient orders of removal began shortly after Nigeria’s first female billionaire is the Mesopotamia in present-day Iraq, where Trump took office. founder of Famfa Oil, a Nigerian com- they are at high risk of being tortured or pany that owns a substantial participating killed by the the terror group ISIS, the The government of Iraq in 2017 agreed to interest in OML 127, a lucrative oil block American Civil Liberties Union argued in accept deportees after previously refusing on the Agbami deep-water oilfield in a related legal case. to cooperate with repatriations. Reuters Nigeria. Alakija started off as a secretary Princess Ameerah Al reported at the time that the concession in a Nigerian merchant bank in the 1970s, “Jimmy Aldaoud ... should have never was part of an agreement to remove Iraq then quit her job to study fashion design Taweel – $28 billion been sent to Iraq,” Rep. Andy Levin from the list of restricted countries in in England. Upon her return, she founded Princess Ameerah Al Taweel of Saudi (D-Mich.) said in a written statement. Trump’s original travel ban. a Nigerian fashion label that catered to Arabia was married to Prince Alwaleed Bin “My Republican colleagues and I have upscale clientele, including Maryam Ba- Talal until their divorce was finalized in repeatedly called on the executive branch “We are doing things as required by inter- bangida, wife to Nigeria’s former military 2013. Currently, she’s the Vice Chairperson to cease deportation of such vulnerable national law, and sometimes you lose sleep president Ibrahim Babangida. of Al-Waleed people. Now, someone has died.” over it,” an Iraqi diplomat told POLITICO bin Talal about agreements with the U.S. Foundation Advocates point out that many Chaldeans and is on targeted for deportation have spent years Advocates for the immigrants took the the board of or decades in the U.S. fight to federal court, but were hit with a trustees at major setback in December when the U.S. Silatech. As Miriam Aukerman, an attorney with the Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled a humanitar- American Civil Liberties Union, which the Trump administration could proceed ian, Princess represents the immigrants in a class-action with removals. The decision reversed a Ameerah lawsuit, warned that continued deporta- lower court’s ruling that had blocked the focuses on women’s empowerment, aid tions by Immigration and Customs En- enforcement actions. relief in Somalia, and the Saudi Volunteer- forcement could put more people at risk. ing Society. In its decision, the 6th Circuit stressed that Mohammed Ibrahim, ______“Jimmy’s death has devastated his family many of the people subject to deportation and us,” she said in a written statement. had committed crimes. Azim Premji – $16 bil- “We knew he would not survive if de- $1.1 billion ported. What we don’t know is how many According to the ACLU and a POLITICO British, Mobile Telecoms, lion more people ICE will send to their deaths.” search of court records, Aldaoud had a Azim Premji is criminal conviction for disorderly conduct Investments called the ‘Czar ICE, the State Department and the White and served 17 months for a home inva- of the Indian IT House did not immediately respond to sion. Sudanese-born Mohammed “Mo” Ibrahim Industry’ because requests for comment. founded Celtel International in 1998, one of his business skills Bajoka, the family friend, said Aldaoud of the first mobile phone companies serv- and as position as The battle over the fate of the immigrant suffered from schizophrenia and other ing Africa and the Middle East. He sold it Chairman of Wipro group has played out in Michigan, a state mental health issues. to Kuwait’s Mobile Telecommunications Limited, a profitable IT corporation. Premji that Trump won by a narrow margin in Company for $3.4 billion in 2005 and inherited the company from his late father, 2016. Many in the Chaldean community “His mental health was the primary reason pocketed $1.4 billion. In 2006 he founded who set him up for a massive, lifetime supported Trump‘s candidacy and feel for his legal issues that led to his deporta- the Mo Ibrahim Foundation which pro- income. The business tycoon is one of the betrayed now. tion,” Bajoka wrote on Facebook. motes good governance in Africa. richest men in India and one of the top 10 Muslims in the world, today. Martin Manna of the Chaldean Com- SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 23

8 Types of Americans Who Aren’t Eligible INTERNATIONAL PAGES to Get Social Security Who misses out on Social Security site 40 credits (roughly 10 years of employ- gyzstan, Moldova, North Korea, Tajikistan, Security benefits if they do not pay Social benefits and why ment) are not eligible for Social Security. Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan or Security taxes. But they generally receive American workers who will not qualify Those who did not pay Social Security Vietnam (as of July 2019), the government pension benefits from their employers. for Social Security retirement benefits are taxes, including certain government em- cannot send your Social Security pay- relatively rare. But if you are one of them, ployees and self-employed individuals, are ments. Exceptions may be available in all 7. Self-Employed Tax Evaders you need to know so that you can make not eligible for Social Security. of these countries except Cuba and North Self-employed workers pay self-employ- sure you have other sources of income— American expatriates retiring in certain Korea, however. Use the government’s Pay- ment tax to cover both their own and the or see if a way exists for you to become countries—and retired immigrants to ments Abroad Screening Tool to see if you employer’s portion of Social Security con- eligible after all. the U.S.—cannot collect Social Security will be able to continue receiving Social tributions. The tax is calculated and paid benefits. Security benefits while living abroad. each year when these workers file their Divorced spouses married less than 10 federal tax returns. Those who do not file What follows are the eight most common years cannot claim their ex’s benefits. $2,861 tax returns do not pay Social Security categories of workers who don’t qualify for 2. Workers Who Die Before Age 62 The most someone reaching full retire- taxes, unlike employees whose employers benefits. The minimum age to start claiming Social ment age in 2019 can get in Social Security withhold and remit their Social Security Security retirement benefits is 62; those benefits per month. taxes from each paycheck. who die young will not receive the benefits 1. Workers With Too Few Social Security they have earned. That does not necessari- 5. Certain Legal Immigrants If you have no record of paying into the Credits ly mean their benefits will be lost, however. Legal immigrants who have earned 40 system, you are not going to receive pay- A minimum requirement to collect Social Dependent children and spouses may be Social Security work credits in the United outs. However, if you have not reported Security retirement benefits is performing entitled to survivor’s benefits. For example, States are eligible to receive full U.S. Social income and successfully evaded taxes enough work. The Social Security Admin- at age 60, widows and widowers can begin Security benefits. Immigrants who do not for a lifetime, you have no right to Social istration defines “enough work” as earning receiving Social Security benefits based on have enough U.S. credits but who come Security benefits. Your illegally retained 40 Social Security credits. More specifi- their deceased spouse’s earnings record. from one of the 26 countries with whom untaxed earnings will have to fund your cally, in 2019, an individual receives one Terminally ill patients can apply for Social the United States has social security agree- retirement. credit for each $1,360 in income, and they Security Disability Income, which means ments or totalization agreements, can can earn a maximum of four credits per they will still receive some benefit from qualify to receive pro-rated benefits. These 8. Certain Immigrants Over 65 year. So, 40 credits are roughly equal 10 their contributions to the system. benefits are based on their work credits Retired people who immigrate to the years of work. earned abroad combined with their U.S. United States will not have the 40 U.S. work credits, an arrangement that is par- work credits they need to qualify for So- What if you are terminally ill and you’ve ticularly helpful for older immigrants who cial Security benefits. One way to rectify It’s important to know if you do not qual- reached the minimum retirement age? If are not likely to accumulate 10 years of this problem is to earn six work credits in ify for Social Security payments because you are single, claiming right away may be work in the United States before retiring. the United States and receive pro-rated INTERNATIONAL PAGES you will need to ensure you have sufficient the most sensible strategy. But if you have Workers who have not earned at least six U.S. benefits combined with prorated income to support your lifestyle. a spouse, postponing may provide your U.S. credits, however, cannot receive pay- benefits from your former country under If you earn the federal minimum wage of spouse with greater benefits. ments under totalization agreements. a totalization agreement. This solution $7.25 an hour, you’ll need 179.3 hours of makes sense for workers who also do not work to receive one credit toward Social 3. Certain Divorced Spouses 6. Certain Government Employees have enough benefits in their home coun- Security. By working just 15 hours a week Divorced people can sometimes be en- Federal government employees hired try to qualify for that country’s equivalent at this wage, you’ll earn the maximum titled to half of their ex’s Social Security before 1984 may be grandfathered into the of Social Security payments. credits per year. That means even those benefits—typically, full-time homemakers Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), who work part-time so they can attend or stay-at-home parents who didn’t work which provides retirement, disability, and Older immigrants who do not qualify for school or care for a child—or those who and thus didn’t accrue benefits on their survivor benefits. These workers do not U.S. Social Security and whose countries’ work part-time because they cannot find own. Those spouses will be at a disadvan- have Social Security taxes deducted from laws allow them to receive benefit pay- full-time work—can amass Social Security tage if the marriage lasted fewer than 10 their paychecks and so are not eligible to ments while residing in the United States credits without too much trouble. years because they are not eligible to claim receive Social Security benefits. They may can claim their social security or pension- Social Security benefits from their former still qualify if they have earned benefits er’s benefits while living abroad. Earned credits never expire, so anyone spouse’s earnings record. Only those divor- through another job or a spouse; however, who has left the workforce with close to cés who were married over a decade can in these cases, CSRS pension payments The Bottom Line 40 credits might consider going back and claim the ex-spouse’s benefits—provided may reduce Social Security payouts. Almost all retirees in the United States do doing the minimum additional work they they are single, age 62 or older, and would Government workers who are covered by receive Social Security benefits when they need to qualify. You can check the number receive less in benefits based on their own the Federal Employees Retirement System stop working (assuming they’ve reached of credits you have so far on the Social work record. (FERS) (which replaced CSRS) are eligible retirement age, of course). But those who Security website. for Social Security benefits. have spent little time in the U.S. work- 4. Workers Who Retire in Certain Foreign force, whether due to full-time homemak- Countries Most state and local employees have Social ing or working abroad, may not qualify. KEY TAKEAWAYS U.S. citizens who travel to—or live in— Security protection under a govern- Some government workers are also not Some American workers do not qualify for most foreign countries after they retire ment law called a Section 218 agreement. eligible. With luck, though, some people Social Security retirement benefits. can usually still receive Social Security However, some of these workers, including who do not currently qualify can find a Workers who have not accrued the requi- benefits. But if that country is Azerbaijan, those who work for a public school system, way to do so. 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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates India’s INTERNATIONAL PAGES longest electrified rail tunnel in Andhra Venkaiah Naidu termed the 6.7-km-long tunnel would be passing these hillocks one day. an “engineering marvel” and said it would provide viable rail connectivity between the Krishnapatnam “When I was minister (in the erstwhile Port and the hinterland for seamless movement of Vajpayee government) this line was freight. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu here on envisaged, planned, surveyed and sanc- Sunday dedicated the country’s longest electrified tioned. It is finally completed when I am rail tunnel between Cherlopalli and Rapuru and the the Vice-President now,” Naidu recalled. electrified railway line between Venkatachalam and Obulavaripalli. Explained: India will get Swiss bank details of Indians from today. What does Besides inaugurating the re-modelled yard at Gu- this mean? duru railway station, the Vice-President also flagged- off a new inter-city superfast express train between Manmohan Singh assails govt on slow- ings. Guduru and Vijayawada. down: How the former PM emerged as a Modi critic It also reduces the distance by 72 km for trains com- Naidu termed the 6.7-km-long tunnel an “engineer- Article 370, nationalism will trump caste arithmetic ing from Guntakal Division to Krishnapatnam and ing marvel” and said it would provide viable rail in Haryana polls: Khattar eases traffic density in the Obulavaripalli-Renigunta- connectivity between the Krishnapatnam Port and The Vice-President said his next priority would be to Gudur section. the hinterland for seamless movement of freight. get the crucial Nadikudi-Srikalahasthi new railway line project completed expeditiously as it would Besides facilitating operation of freight trains on The tunnel, built at a cost of Rs 437 crore, has 44 ensure development of the upland regions of Andhra Obulavaripalli-Venkatachalam-Krishnapatnam Port trolley refuges and 14 cross-passages in a horseshoe Pradesh. route, the new line would also provide the shortest design. “I am overwhelmed with emotion as my path on the Chennai-Howrah and Chennai-Mumbai long-cherished childhood dream has now come A South Central Railway release said on the occa- rail routes, the SCR release said. true,” the Vice-President remarked, recalling his trip sion that the 112-km new line reduces travel time on the newly-commissioned Obulavaripalli-Krish- from 10 to five hours for a goods train from Krish- It would also ease congestion of both passenger napatnam line on Saturday evening. napatnam Port to Obulavaripalli. and freight carrying trains in Vijayawada-Gudur- Renigunta-Guntakal sections. Union Ministers of “I am emotional because the railway line passes It was completed at a cost of Rs 1,993 crore, with State Suresh C Angadi (Railway), G Kishan Reddy INTERNATIONAL PAGES through my native and ancestral villages where I nine railway stations along the route, 146 bridges, 60 (Home), AP Water Resources Minister P Anil spent my childhood. road-under-bridges and two tunnels. Kumar, South Central Railway General Manager Gajanan Mallya, MPs, legislators and other officials At that time nobody had even imagined that a train A salient feature is that the line has no level cross- attended the event. AMAZING NATURE SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 25

HEALTH INTERNATIONAL PAGES I’m in pain, so why is my doctor suggesting a psychologist? Pain makes us human. It is a bell, fine- being and their experience of pain (and Mental health professionals tuned by evolution, that often rings in vice versa). Chronic pain increases the risk who specialize in working moments necessary for our survival. of depression and anxiety, and depression with people in pain can guide Because of pain, we can receive warnings and anxiety strongly predict the develop- you with additional evidence- that trigger the reflexes to escape potential ment of chronic pain. This association is based treatments: danger. seen in conditions like fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome, where behavior- Cognitive behavioral therapy But what happens when that bell contin- al and psychological treatment strategies (CBT): talk therapy that helps ues to ring? How do we respond to a signal have shown benefit in reducing symptoms. to change your thoughts and when it interferes with the other elements behaviors related to pain and that make us human? What can a psychologist help me address? improve coping strategies. Pain catastrophizing: This is when you You can learn CBT techniques Pain that lasts longer than six months is magnify the negative effects of pain and with a psychologist or as part considered chronic, and it may not go focus on feelings of helplessness while of a therapeutic group, which away. With chronic pain, the bell’s ongoing ruminating about the presence of pain in may also provide a support This question is surely at the top of every signal gets your nervous system wound your life. Negative thoughts and be- network. person’s mind if they are in pain. The dif- up and increases its reactivity to incoming liefs about pain often lead to worsened Mindfulness-based stress reduction ficulty in answering this stems from the messages. This can be quite distressing and emotional and social functioning and a (MBSR): a form of mediation where you variety and types of chronic pain syn- anxiety-provoking. Additionally, the feel- decreased response to medical interven- learn to nonjudgmentally become aware dromes, as well as individual variability. ings of frustration or sadness when pain tions for pain. of your thoughts and feelings and accept What has been shown to make a difference doesn’t go away can make pain worse. Fear of pain: Concern or worry about pain and other uncomfortable sensations in people managing chronic pain is trying an injury drives avoidant or protective as neither positive nor negative. a variety of approaches, such as cognitive What’s the link between emotion and my behaviors. The anticipation of an increased Hypnosis for pain (hypno-analgesia): and behavioral techniques, staying active, perception of pain? sensation of pain may limit you from a set of techniques intended to modify practicing meditation, and working with Pain, depression, and anxiety travel engaging in physical activity or attending your thoughts, feelings and behaviors via your doctor to find effective medical and through similar pathways along your social outings. Pain-avoidant behaviors subconscious suggestions aimed at altering procedural interventions. The more of nervous system and share many of the can lead to physical deconditioning and your experience of pain. Hypno-analgesia these interventions you try, the more likely same biological mechanisms. One of the further decreased quality of life. differs from CBT, which is a conscious rec- you will find something that makes a posi- areas in the brain that receives pain signals Pain acceptance: This is a challenging, but ognition of your emotions related to pain tive impact. — specifically, the limbic region — shares highly effective technique focused on de- and a more self-directed, action-oriented many of the same messengers as the mood veloping an accepting attitude towards the approach. The challenges of coping with a chronic signals. We know from research studies pain. It involves doing your best to non- Biofeedback: a technique where your body pain condition cannot be understated. The using neuroimaging that the parts of the judgmentally acknowledge the presence functions such as heart rate, muscle ten- negative emotions that come from it can INTERNATIONAL PAGES brain controlling emotion and sensory of pain and minimize unhelpful thoughts sion, and skin temperature are monitored be self-perpetuating, as one’s feelings of features of pain are altered in people with and behaviors that won’t make pain better. to make you aware of your involuntary pain can lead to depression, and that very chronic pain. Trauma: The link between prior trauma responses to stress. During biofeedback depression can lead to worsening pain. In and chronic pain is becoming better sessions you learn a variety of ways to coping with this cycle, the goal is to take The connection between pain and emo- understood. Psychological therapies can control your physical reactions to stress whatever steps are possible to continue tion can also be seen with certain classes address ongoing physical and emotional and anxiety. to lead a fulfilling life, including getting of medications. For example, some stress responses linked to traumatic expe- Where can you find help to manage the emotional and social support. medications used to treat pain can cause riences. emotional aspects of pain? side effects like euphoria, and medica- What type of therapies help with chronic It is always recommended that you have a Our understanding of pain continues to tions originally developed for psychiatric pain? primary care physician coordinating your evolve, and with it may come improved conditions can be effective treatments for There are multiple psychotherapeutic care, and you doctor may be able to pro- personalized treatments and better under- certain types of pain. treatment options commonly used to help vide you with a referral to a pain specialist standing of chronic pain’s influence on the people manage chronic pain. Practicing or psychologist. It is worth finding out body and mind. The medical community has come to meditation and becoming as active as what mental health services your health appreciate a direct correlation between possible have been shown to be effective insurance covers as you navigate this pro- improvement in one’s emotional well- methods that can be done on your own. cess. Will my pain ever go away? Do you need diagnostic tests for heartburn?

You enjoyed the meal, but now you’re mend one or more of the following tests: helps define the esophagus on the x-ray paying for it. You’ve got heartburn—an image and can help the physician identify uncomfortable burning sensation spread- Upper GI endoscopy. This is the most problems such as a hiatal hernia, esopha- ing through the middle of your chest. commonly ordered initial test when geal ulcers, or a stricture (narrowing) of Sometimes the pain is so intense that you people have worrisome symptoms. For the esophagus. This test is called an upper may think you are having a heart attack. this test, a person receives intravenous GI series when the stomach and first part Heartburn is one symptom of a digestive medicine to induce relaxation. It’s called of the small intestine are also examined. disorder known as gastroesophageal reflux conscious sedation. The doctor sprays a pH monitoring. This test is used less disease (GERD), often called “acid reflux.” local anesthetic in the back of the throat to frequently than those described above. It In people with GERD, acid rises from prevent gagging. Next the doctor inserts monitors a person’s reflux episodes over the stomach into the esophagus, much a flexible tube called an endoscope down 24 hours via a thin, acid sensing probe esophagus and can be used to monitor pH like water bubbling up into a sink from a the throat. The tube has a light and camera inserted through the nose and positioned levels for 48 hours, during periods while plugged drain. attached, which let the doctor inspect the at the bottom of the esophagus just above the person is both on and off acid-sup- Since diagnostic evaluations can be costly, lining of the esophagus, stomach and first the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This pressing therapy. The wireless pH system doctors don’t usually put people who have part of the small intestine to look for areas is an excellent method for documenting is particularly useful in people who do not classic heartburn symptoms through these of irritation, ulcers, or strictures. Special acid reflux in people who have unex- respond to PPIs. tests and proceed straight to treatment. tools can be inserted through the endo- plained chest pain, coughing, wheezing, Impedance testing. This test can be done at However, worrisome symptoms, such as scope to take a biopsy (tissue sample), if or hoarseness. It’s also used to assess the the same time as pH monitoring. It mea- internal bleeding, swallowing problems, necessary. effectiveness of acid-suppressing drugs sures how well food and gas pass through or severe symptoms that fail to respond to Barium study. After drinking a liquid when symptoms persist. A wireless form the esophagus and is a good way to evalu- standard treatments, may warrant further barium mixture, a person has an x-ray of of the pH monitor is contained in a cap- ate both acid- and non-acid reflux. investigation. Your doctor may recom- the chest and upper abdomen. Barium sule and looks like a pill. It is placed in the SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 26 INTERNATIONAL PAGES

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RAKE HARVEST EDUCATION GOURD FAIRS TEACHER FALL HOMEWORK LEARNING LEAVES BOOKS SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 28 Ancient Tourist Places Still Worth Visiting INTERNATIONAL PAGES Some people actively avoid touristy places when they be crowds. But no, you won’t regret going once you step away. But don’t let that stop you from going. As one of travel. We get it. Still, there are some touristy spots worth inside and look up at the structure around you the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, these pyramids visiting, regardless of how many people will be there continue to mystify scientists in terms of how they were when you arrive. Here are eight of them. constructed. The Great Pyramid reaches almost 500 feet The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France high and is composed of stones weighing up to 60 to France’s most iconic landmark attracts some 7 million people annually. Since its inauguration in 1889, it’s said that roughly 300 million people have come to see the famous tower. While it’s certainly a “touristy” place to go in Paris, it’s a total must-see.

Get creative with how you view the tower. There are plenty of alternative viewing platforms that don’t require a ticket purchase. The Place du Trocadero or some of the Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey nearby bridges offer incredible views. There are also Seine The expansive grounds of Ephesus welcome a parade River cruises for an added dash of romanticism. of tour buses every day, and it’s easy to see why. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. It boasts stunning samples Greece from the Roman imperial period like the Grand Theater and the mesmerizing Library of Celsus. At least half a day Known for its plethora of ancient ruins, whitewashed is needed to fully explore the sprawling area, but it’s worth villages, sunny beaches, tasty cuisine and friendly it for such a vivid step back in time. atmosphere, it is no wonder that Greece ranks among Europe’s top travel destinations. But the reason that tourism exists in the first place is that it’s just so beauti- ful here. Often, you’ll find that beauty on the many scat- tered islands, lying like little gems in the seas surround- ing the Grecian peninsula. Each one offers its own share Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia of stunning landscapes, historic sites, nightlife scenes Cambodia’s biggest tourist attraction and the UNESCO and cultural delights.

World Heritage Site that put Siem Reap on the map hosted around 2.5 million visitors in 2017. Ticket prices to There’s a wealth of these to explore. From the Ionian the 12th-century Hindu-turned-Buddhist temple complex islands in the west – including Kefalonia and Corfu – to also experienced a 72% price spike. A day pass is now $37 the Aegean Sea, boasting Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, and for foreigners (up from $20 in 2016). Some folks at the Rhodes, amongst others. Then there’s the pre-Hellenic Cambodian National Tourism Alliance feared the price 1 Minoan culture of Crete to the south. Back on the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain mainland, there’s scenery worthy of the gods all over the increase would deter visitors, but people are still showing INTERNATIONAL PAGES up in droves. Despite the price and the sea of people, we’d Nobody’s architectural style was more unique than place. The monastery of Meteora, the ruins at Delphi, and then, most famously, the capital of Athens and its still highly recommend checking out Angkor Wat. Domi- Antoni Gaudi’s. The famous Spanish architect has many iconic Parthenon. Here’s a look at the best places to visit nating roughly 400 acres, it is one of the largest religious claims to fame, but perhaps the most well-known and in Greece: monuments in the world and a stunning sight to behold. most-visited is the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

The famous cathedral is best compared to a humongous Cape Sounion drip castle fit for Dracula, spruced up with some abstract Situated at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, stained glass paneling. And after 127 years, it still isn’t Cape Sounion is best known as the site of the ruins of complete. While it’s pretty much impossible to get a shot the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the of the building without some construction equipment sea. The remains are perched on the headland, sur- bombing your photo, it still prevails as a top attraction in rounded on three sides by the sea. The site is a popular Barcelona. day-excursion for tourists from Athens, with sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins, a sought-after spectacle.

Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Viet- 9. Thessaloniki Where to Stay nam Thessaloniki Hauntingly beautiful albeit overrun with tourists, Halong Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and the capi- Bay is the jewel of northern Vietnam. Take a cruise along tal city of the Macedonian region of Northern Greece. the emerald seascape, kayak through an endless maze of Lively festivals, social events and a buzzing nightlife limestone karsts and swim in temperate waters. You’ll make this city the cultural capital of Greece. Com- instantly understand why nearly 3 million tourists flocked prised of a historic city center and commercial district, to this breathtaking UNESCO Site in 2016 Thessaloniki offers both old and new attractions from Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand its Byzantine walls, White Tower and Turkish baths to On any given day, you’ll find hordes of sweaty people colorful food markets, museums and art galleries. Thes- braving the insane, mid-day Southeast Asian heat to wan- saloniki’s nightlife is unmatched. From small tavernas to der the grounds of the Royal Palace. From the outside, nightclubs and other entertainment venues, Thessaloniki you may shake your head — why would you torture your- offers it all. self? But once inside, you’ll find it’s well worth the fight.

The elaborate carvings and teak woodwork are beyond impressive and the vibrant colors are nothing short of inspiring. The palace grounds also hold some special Colosseum, Rome, Italy little extras like Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the revered The Colosseum is one of the first places that come to Emerald Buddha. mind when you think of Italy, making it an early stop for The Great Pyramids of Giza, EgyptThe pyr- many visitors to Rome. Honestly, how could you go to Rome and not see the Colosseum? It just isn’t right. The amids are surrounded on three sides by the bustling city largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire is of Gizo. There’s also a Pizza Hut just a few hundred meters visited by 6 million people every year. So yes, there will SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 29

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Qandeel Baloch’s parents announce pardon for sons, urge court to wrap up murder case The parents of social media star Qandeel asked the court to acquit them. lawyers representing the Baloch — who was murdered allegedly The affidavit said that the Anti-Honour prosecution in the murder INTERNATIONAL PAGES by her brother submitted an affidavit in a Killing Laws (Criminal Amendment case as well as the counsel Multan court, saying they have forgiven Bill) 2015 — which prevents killers from for Baloch’s parents. the killers and the case against their sons walking free after being pardoned by the should be thrown out. victim’s family — was passed months after The slain social media star’s Baloch was murdered and, therefore, can- parents had once before also Baloch’s brother Waseem had strangled not be applied to her case. requested the court to wrap her to death in the name of “honour” at The legislation mandates life imprison- up the murder case, saying their house in 2016. He later confessed ment for honour killings, but whether a they had forgiven both their to have killed her because she allegedly murder can be defined as a crime of hon- sons, but their appeal was “brought dishonour to the Baloch name” our is left to the judge’s discretion. dismissed with the judge cit- with her risque videos and statements ing the anti-honour killing told AFP and called for his son and the posted on social media. Her brother The affidavit also said that the allegations law. three co-accused to be punished “at the Aslam Shaheen was also nominated in the that Baloch was killed for “honour” were After the law was passed in October 2016, earliest”. case. “contrary to facts” and asked the court to Baloch’s parents had initially vowed not to acquit the suspects under Section 345 of forgive the alleged murderers. “They should get life imprisonment or In the affidavit, submitted in a model court the Code of Criminal Procedure. death — I will feel happy,” he had said at in Multan, Baloch’s parents stated that they “There is no pardon from our side,” the time. have forgiven her alleged murderers and The court, in response, summoned the Baloch’s father Mohammad Azeem had TN Govt honours ISRO chairman with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam award The award was earlier announced in would receive the award from Palaniswa- the chief architect of SITARA, recognition of Sivan’s stellar work in the mi on a later date. a 6D trajectory simulation promotion of science and technology. software, according to the Chennai: ISRO Chairman K Sivan was Accordingly, the ISRO chief met citation, which also hailed honoured with the Tamil Nadu govern- Palaniswami at the Secretariat here, where him as “Rocket Man”. ment’s Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Award by the the chief minister presented him with Chief Minister K Palaniswami. the award, which carries an eightg gram The 62-year-old Sivan was the gold medal, Rs five lakh in cash and a first graduate in his family The award was earlier announced in citation. who got a Bachelor’s degree recognition of Sivan’s stellar work in the in engineering from the Ma- promotion of science and technology. The Kalam award is to honour those who dras Institute of Technology Sivan, Chairman of the Indian Space work for promoting scientific growth, in 1980. Research Organisation, was originally humanities and students’ welfare and the Research Award (1999). scheduled to receive the award here during awardees should hail from Tamil Nadu. Completing his Master’s degree in the Independence Day celebrations on aerospace engineering from the Indian Following the death of former President A August 15, but could not do so. Under Sivan’s tutelage, ISRO had success- Institute of Science in Bengaluru, he later P J Abdul Kalam in 2015, late Chief Min- fully launched Chandrayaan 2, the second joined ISRO and was a recipient of several ister J Jayalalithaa had then announced an The government had earlier said Sivan mission to the moon on July 22 and he was awards including the Dr Vikram Sarabhai award in his name. SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 31 HISTORY PAGE INTERNATIONAL PAGES Nasir-ud-Din Muhammad “Humayun” (1508 – 1556)

EJAZ BAIG, PE Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad Humayun, of his and parties were held for the leaders tried to stake a claim for inde- the second emperor of the Mughal Em- brothers were present. Humayun once event. The Shah urged that Humayun pendence. This was a perfect opportu- pire was the eldest son of Babur again not only pardoned his brothers for convert from Sunni to Shia Islam, and nity for the Mughals to march back to (1484-1530), the founder of the Mughal plotting against him. With his Humayun eventually accepted, in India. Empire in India. He was born in 1508 in armies travelling at a leisurely pace, Sher order to keep himself and several Humayun gathered a vast army and at- Kabul, in present day Shah was gradually drawing closer and hundred followers alive. Although the tempted the challenging task of retaking Afghanistan. In December 1530, Huma- closer to Agra. Mughals initially disagreed to their the throne in Delhi. Humayun yun succeeded his father to the throne Humayun marched to meet Sher Shah conversion, they knew that with this placed the army under the leadership of Delhi after Babur’s unexpected 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Agra at outward acceptance of Shi'ism, of Bairam Khan, a wise move given death. At the age of 22, Humayun was the battle of Kannauj on 17 May Shah Tahmasp was eventually prepared Humayun's own record of military an inexperienced ruler when he came to 1540, where he was defeated again. He tooffer Humayun more substantial sup- ineptitude, and it turned out to be pre- power. He ruled from 1530 to retreated to Agra, pursued by Sher Shah, port. scient as Bairam proved himself a great 1540 and again from 1555 to1556. The With this Persian Sa- tactician. At the Battle of decision of Babur to divide the territo- favid aid Humayun Sirhind on 22 June 1555, the armies ries of his empire between two of took Kandahar from of Sikandar Shah Suri were decisively his sons was unusual in India, although Askari Mirza after defeated and the Mughal Empire it had been a common Central Asian a two-week siege. was re-established in India. practice since the time of Genghis Humayun Edward S. Holden writes; "He was Khan. His half-brother Kamran now prepared to uniformly kind and considerate to his Mirza inherited Kabul and Kanda- take Kabul, ruled by dependents, devotedly attached to his har, the northernmost parts of their his brother Kamran son Akbar, to his friends, and to his father's Mirza. In the end, turbulent brothers. The misfortunes of empire. Kamran was to become a bitter there was no actual his reign arose in great, from his rival of Humayun. Like his father, Ba- siege. In failure to treat them with rigor." bur, he lost his kingdom early to November 1545, He further writes: "The very Sher Shah Suri but regained it in 1555 Hamida and Huma- defects of his character, which render with the aid of the Safavid dynasty of yun were reunited him less Persia. with their son Akbar, admirable as a successful ruler of na- Humayun had two major rivals for his and held a huge feast. tions, make us more fond of him as a INTERNATIONAL PAGES lands: Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat However, man. His renown has suffered in that to the southwest and Sher Shah while Humayun had his reign came between the brilliant Suri (Sher Khan) settled along a larger army than his conquests of Babur and the beneficent the river Ganges in Bihar to the east. brother and had the statesmanship of Akbar; but he was Humayun's first campaign was to upper hand, on two not unworthy to be the son of the one confront occasions his poor and the father of the other." Stan- Sher Shah Suri. Halfway through this military ley Lane-Poole writes in his offensive Humayun had to abandon it judgement allowed book Medieval India: "His name and concentrate on Gujarat, where and thence through Delhi to Kamran Mirza to retake Kabul and meant the winner (Lucky/Conqueror), a threat from Bahadur Shah had to be Lahore. Sher Shah's found- Kandahar, forcing Humayun to mount there is no kind in the history to be met. Humayun was victorious annex- ing of the short-lived Sur Empire, further campaigns named as wrong as Humayun", he ing Gujarat, Malwa, Champaner and with its capital at Delhi, resulted in for their recapture. was of a forgiving nature. He tumbled the great fort of Mandu. Humayun's Kamran Mirza, had repeatedly sought to through his life and tumbled out of Shortly after Humayun had marched on exile for 15 years in the court of the have Humayun killed. In 1552 Kamran it." Gujarat, Sher Shah Suri saw an opportu- Persian king, Shah Tahmasp Safavi. Mirza attempted to make a pact On 24 January 1556, Humayun, with his nity to wrest control of Agra Humayun decided it would be wise to with Islam Shah, Sher Shah's suc- arms full of books, was descending the from the Mughals. He began to gather withdraw still further. He and his army cessor, but was apprehended by staircase from his library when his army together hoping for a rapid rode out through and across a Gakhar and handed over to Humayun. the muezzin announced the Azaan (the and decisive siege of the Mughal the Thar Desert, where his pregnant Humayun was inclined to forgive his call to prayer). It was his habit, wherever capital. Upon hearing this alarming wife, Hamida Bano Begum gave birth to brother. However, he was warned that and whenever he heard the news, Humayun quickly marched his future emperor Akbar on October allowing Kamran Mirza's repeated summons, to bow his knee in holy troops back to Agra allowing Bahadur 15, 1542 in the oasis town of Amarkot acts of treachery to go unpunished reverence. Trying to kneel, he caught his Shah to easily regain control of the ter- (now part of the Sind province of Paki- could foment rebellion amongst his own foot in his robe, tumbled down ritories Humayun had recently taken. In stan). Shortly after the birth, supporters. So, instead of killing his several steps and hit his temple on a February 1537, however, Humayun and his party left Amarkot, brother, Humayun had Kamran Mirza rugged stone edge. He died three days Bahadur Shah was killed when a leaving Akbar behind, who was not blinded which would end any claim by later. His body was laid to rest botched plan to kidnap the Portuguese ready for the grueling journey ahead the latter to the throne. Humayun in Purana Quila initially, but, because viceroy ended in a fire-fight that the in his infancy. After unsuccessful expe- sent Kamran Mirza on Hajj, as he hoped of an attack by Hemu on Delhi and the Sultan lost. ditions to Kandahar and Kabul, Huma- to see his brother thereby absolved of capture of Purana Qila, In June 1539 Sher Shah met Humayun yun fled to the refuge of his offences. However Kamran Humayun's body was exhumed in the Battle of Chausa on the banks of Mirza died close to Mecca in the Ara- by the fleeing army and transferred to the Ganges, near Buxar where the Safavid Empire in Persia, marching bian Peninsula in 1557. Kalanaur in Punjab where Akbar was Humayun’s army was soundly defeated. with a handful of followers. Shah Tah- Sher Shah Suri had died in 1545; his son crowned. His tomb, which was commis- The Emperor survived by swimming masp, unlike Humayun's own and successor Islam Shah died in 1554. sioned by his favorite and devoted chief across the Ganges using an air- family, actually welcomed the Mughal, These two deaths left the wife, Bega Begum, stands in filled "water skin", and qui- and treated him as a royal visitor. dynasty reeling and disintegrating. Delhi. etly returned to Agra. When Humayun After a lengthy journey from Herat the Three rivals for the throne all marched returned to Agra, he found that all three two met in Qazvin where a large feast on Delhi, while in many cities, SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 32

YOUR HOROSCOPE AUGUST 2019 INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 20) and better things ahead. As the September 2019 begins the Moon is passing There are some deep issues through fiery Aries. This gives you lots of energy to start Virgo (Aug. 22 – Sept. 22) percolating which require your new things and express yourself creatively. The bad news Happy Birthday! What a powerful month astrologically! awareness. Your inspiration and is that Mercury has stationed (appears to have stopped The planets that rule the three fire signs are all transiting motivation will be piqued soon moving) in your house of creativity, temporarily frustrat- through Virgo near your natal Sun. Also, Mercury, the enough, however. On September ing the flow of that energy. ruler of Virgo, enters your sign on the 10th. Finally, a New 14th there is a New Moon taking place conjunct transiting Moon, auspicious for new beginnings, takes place on the Jupiter who is the powerful ruler of your Sun sign. On the While this won’t last very long at all, it will give you a 14th, conjunct benevolent, expansive Jupiter. This will 15th Sun and Mars are conjunct. perspective on how you sometimes use your emotions. be a good test for you. You are burning with inspiration, This is a great time to learn more about surrender and ambition and likely yearning for a new sense of direction. These two potent events both take place in your tenth to synchronize with the timing of the Universe. This will house of career, status and responsibility. The portal is be a very important lesson at mid-month when Sun and It’s time to re-balance that rational, analytical part of you open if you would like to do some healing or service- Mars (two powerful planets for Aries) conjoin in your with your feeling, heart and passion for life. It simply related work. This is the time for you to dream things as sixth house of ambition and life direction. In advance of won’t suffice to plan things out in your usual methodical they could be and say ‘Why not?’ this period take the time to feel passionately about what manner. You are going to have to feel this energy of pos- you’d like to manifest in your life. sibility palpably with your body. Capricorn (Dec. 21 – Jan. 20) The Moon in fiery Aries provides motivation at the begin- Taurus (Apr. 20 – May 21) It is a resonance, a frequency of vibration, which you have ning of the month and pulls us out of the disorienting ef- Venus is the ruler of your Sun sign and therefore a power- to nurse, nurture and grow. Feel the power of your pas- fects of Mercury, Chiron, Uranus and Neptune retrograde. ful planet for you this month. As the month begins she sion for life. Your passion represents your sense of Know- A lot of energy can be focused on relationship opportu- is located alongside Saturn in your third house. This will ing and Truth about who you are and why you are here. nity.capricorn 2019 horoscope be an important time for third house matters particularly The ‘plan’ you are always needing will reveal itself. Trust communication, writing and business. That can mean a chance for romance for those who are actively seeking. For Saturn’s placement here allows us to look at others it signifies focusing on existing motivation in these areas. What would you relationships and what they are telling like to communicate or accomplish? Where you. Don’t overlook the lessons here. You do you hold back in these areas and how can you change yourself and the Universe. Being in control is vastly over- would do well to be more honest about what you need that? Venus will enter your fourth house of home and rated. Jupiter leaves Virgo on the 24th and won’t return and your vision for the two of you. until 2015 so seize the day! nurturing on the 7th and remain there until October 4th. Your thoughts would be welcomed. Opportunities for Use this period for home improvement and getting closer Libra (Sept. 22 – Oct. 22) creative expression are at a peak this month. Let your with the family. Give special attention to the children. The Venus and Saturn, Libra’s two biggest planetary allies, creative talents fly. There is also a great deal of inspiration energies of romance and creativity are in the air. begin the month conjunct one another in your house of to be gained from ninth house affairs, travel or higher career, status and responsibility. This suggests that the teachings. Visit your teacher, take a workshop or read a book that will help you to shift your perception. Gemini (May 21 – Jun. 21) energies of change in these areas – energies set in motion INTERNATIONAL PAGES Emphasis this month is on fourth house affairs: home, last February and March – are moving toward resolution family and your emotional self. Things may feel just a bit in the next six to eight weeks. Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 19) overwhelming in the first half of the month. Challenges Saturn’s transit of your sixth house has you focusing a lot appear on the 9th as karma revealing Pluto in your house Use this time to ‘lighten up’ with your sense of over-re- these days on your goals and life direction. Even though of relationship squares Mars in the fourth house. sponsibility. If you can’t love your work, then try to work the last few weeks have made things as clear as mud, don’t with love. Take the pressure off of yourself wherever you sweat it. The transformative power of the Sun, Mars and The Sun and Mars conjunct in your fourth house on Sep- can. Do things around the home to make you feel more Jupiter in your eighth house of change may be very reveal- tember 14th providing an opportunity for breakthrough cozy and special. Your perceptions of yourself and what ing.aquarius 2019 horoscope or meltdown. This is a time to nurture yourself, sort out you value are changing. Enjoy the ride. Finances can show relationship needs sensitively and be with the family. improvement at the end of the month just in time to buy The 14th and 15th will crystallize many things for you. There may be deeper, nagging questions about career and yourself the birthday present you really deserve. Consider pending possibilities carefully. If you are the life direction that are at the heart of your frustration. overly idealistic ivory tower type of Aquarius, it is time to Scorpio (Oct. 22 – Nov. 21) get your heart and feelings out of cold storage! You are a What do you need in this regard? It’s time to be really You may find the first days of September 2019 a bit like great catalytic agent for change and reform so don’t keep honest with yourself so you can achieve the fulfillment slogging through mud that’s up to your hips. Pluto, the it to yourself. Synergy is the secret to being a happy Water you deserve. ruler of Scorpio, and Mercury have just switched from Bearer. retrograde to direct motion. Use the first week in Sep- Cancer (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) tember to inventory and integrate Pluto’s second house Give the healing waters of the gods away to whomever Saturn’s “Who am I?” transit of your Sun sign gets an lessons (talents, self-esteem and what you value) which will receive from you and you will be always happy. The energetic, creative bounce from the Sun, Mars and Jupiter came in during the April to August period of retrograda- 24th and 25th are green light days for you to take action. moving through your third house of mind, communica- tion. By the 11th your focus will have shifted to eleventh tion and business. Your mind is fertile and active and can house affairs where Sun, Mars, Mercury and Jupiter will Pisces (Feb. 19 – Mar. 21) help you out of a creative rut. be congregating.scorpio 2019 horoscope Saturn transits through the later degrees of your house of creative self-expression. Your creative energies are looking The enlightenments or attitude adjustments near the 9th The eleventh house is the house of friends, networking, for just the right avenue for expression. Don’t rush the can be turned into action in the second half of the month. promoting oneself, ones’s ideal, long-term goals and mon- process; take your time to find what feels right for you. September offers great opportunities to make new friends, ey generated from career. There is lots of energy available Saturn tells you to go within and find the muse or motiva- promote yourself, advertise your business or create an so pay particular attention to these areas of your life. Get tion that suits the new you. Transiting Sun, Mars and internet presence. a good grasp on your idealism and expectations so you Jupiter oppose your natal Sun making relationships fertile don’t torpedo the potentially powerful results. You simply ground for challenges, especially mid-September 2019. Leo (Jul. 22 – Aug. 22) can not change other people. Change the lens through pisces horoscope 2019 You feel creatively fertile, ready to give birth to some new which you view them by adjusting your beliefs about talent or aspect of who you are. This is a good time for yourself. There is a big ‘ah ha’ to be found in reading or There are likely some matters that have been left hanging precisely that as doors are opening in your job or your studying higher teachings that you are drawn to. that require discussion. Clarify with your partner what career field. Don’t let your anxiousness get the best of you works for you and what does not and what is negotiable. early in the month. Sagittarius (Nov. 21 – Dec. 21) You have let the ball be in ‘their’ court long enough this Your usual optimism may be a bit challenged when the lifetime. If you feel in a rut socially, some new, stimulat- Pay close attention to family and home needs so that they month begins as Chiron, Neptune and Uranus – all ing, supportive friendships may be in order. You are flex- receive appropriate and conscious attention. Finances retrograde – are lined up in your second, third and ing your spiritual muscles now. Have faith in yourself. should be doing well but avoid increasing your debt load fourth houses which represent your fundamental values, without due consideration. Better to save up for bigger thoughts, beliefs and feelings.sagittarius 2019 horoscope SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 33

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2 1/2 cups graham crumbs (2 butter in the microwave and let it cool. ber spatula. Spread the cream sleeves) Combine the crumbs and butter, then cheese and pineapple mixture 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for crust) press 2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly over the crust. into a 9×9 square pan and bake for 8-10 Fold the remaining pineapple 2 cups of powdered sugar, sifted minutes. Place on wire rack to cool. into the Cool Whip and spread 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter on top of the cream cheese (for filling) together until creamy. Turn the mixer mixture. Sprinkle the remain- 4 oz cream cheese, softened down to low and add the powdered sugar ing graham cracker crumb 8 oz container Cool Whip one cup at a time until incorporated. Turn mixture on top. Refrigerate up and beat well for a minute or so. for at least 4 hours, preferably 20 oz can crushed pineapple, overnight. drained well Add a heaping tablespoon of the drained Preheat the oven to 300 F. Melt 1/2 cup crushed pineapple and stir in with a rub- Egg Plant Curry Ingredients Wash, peel and cut potatoes into 1/2 inch cumin powder & sprinkle little water. Mix Serves 4 pieces then set aside Set aside potatoes. Heat 1 tbsp of oil and the spices well till they bubble 1 Large Egg Plant add eggplant cubes with little salt. Fry till 1 Potatoes Wash, peel and cut potatoes into 1/2 inch the cubes are semi cooked then set aside Once onions brown, add tomato, salt, ½ Onion pieces then set aside Step 6 sugar, chili powder, turmeric powder, ½ Tomato Step 3 Heat 1 tbsp of oil then add Serrano pepper cumin powder & sprinkle little water. Mix 1 Serrano Pepper Cut onion and tomato fine, and slit one and mustard seeds. Let it fry for about 30 the spices well till they bubble Cilantro as needed Serrano pepper seconds. Stir the pepper to lightly fry both Step 9 ¾ Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste sides Add potatoes and stir in with the spices. ¾ Teaspoon Mustard Seed Cut onion and tomato fine, and slit one ⅛ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder Serrano pepper Heat 1 tbsp of oil then add Serrano pepper Step 10 ¾ Teaspoon Chili Powder Step 4 and mustard seeds. Let it fry for about 30 Add eggplant and mix it well with the ¾ Teaspoon Cumin Powder Heat 1 tbsp of oil in pan then add potatoes seconds. Stir the pepper to lightly fry both potatoes and spices. Cover and let it cook ⅓ Teaspoon Sugar with a little salt & fry till they are semi sides on medium heat till ready INTERNATIONAL PAGES Salt to taste cooked. I prefer cooking them now so it Step 7 3 Tablespoons Oil takes less time after Add onions and ginger-garlic paste to the Add eggplant and mix it well with the fried Serrano pepper and mustard seeds. potatoes and spices. Cover and let it cook Instructions Heat 1 tbsp of oil in pan then add potatoes Mix and fry this till onions are light brown on medium heat till ready Step 1 with a little salt & fry till they are semi Step 11 Wash then cut eggplant into 1/2 inch cooked. I prefer cooking them now so it Add onions and ginger-garlic paste to the Once potatoes and eggplant are cooked, cubes and set aside takes less time after fried Serrano pepper and mustard seeds. add cilantro (optional) and mix well. Step 5 Mix and fry this till onions are light brown Done! Wash then cut eggplant into 1/2 inch Set aside potatoes. Heat 1 tbsp of oil and Step 8 cubes and set aside add eggplant cubes with little salt. Fry till Once onions brown, add tomato, salt, Step 2 the cubes are semi cooked then set aside sugar, chili powder, turmeric powder, SWEET AND SPICY INDIAN CHICKEN This sweet and spicy Indian chicken is 1/2 teaspoon coriander the chicken marinate like this for up to 8 and serve. marinated in yogurt and spices and fin- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika hours if you’d like or you can cook it right Garnish ished with a sweet and sticky maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt away. with fresh glaze. It’s outrageously delicious and will 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Heat a large skillet over medium-high. cilantro easily become your go-to chicken dinner. 1 tablespoon lemon juice Add the coconut oil. Once melted and hot, and serve Ingredients 1 tablespoon coconut oil add the chicken to the skillet. with a 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken For the glaze Cook 5-7 minutes on one side until golden yogurt, thighs 1/4 cup maple syrup brown then flip and cook another 3 min- cilantro, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt juice of 1/2 a lemon utes on the other side until the chicken is lemon 1 tablespoon garam masala Instructions cooked through. juice 1 tablespoon red curry paste Combine the yogurt, all the spices Whisk the maple syrup and lemon juice mixture if 1 tablespoon roasted red chili paste (*you including the curry and chili paste and for the glaze together in a small bowl and desired. can omit if you don’t have and just use the lemon juice in a small bowl and mix add to the skillet with the chicken. an additional tablespoon of the red curry together with a spoon. Cook down 1-2 minutes until bubbly and paste instead) Place the chicken in a large baking dish starting to reduce. Flip the chicken a few 1 teaspoon curry powder and coat in the yogurt mixture. You can let times in the glaze to coat. Turn off the heat Indian Milk Barfi Dessert (Microwave Made) 2 cups powdered milk granules (from until smooth. Reserve the pistachios for the milk solids that are beginning to form whole milk, not skim milk) garnish. due to the cooking). After 10 10.14 ounces/300 mL heavy cream Place the pan in the microwave and set the min- 14.11 ounces/400 g can sweetened con- timer for 6 minutes on the high setting. Put the pan back in the microwave and set utes, densed milk Start and run the microwave. Watch the again on high for 6 minutes. Watch closely remove 1/2 cup skinless pistachios (finely dish carefully and if the mixture looks like the first minute and then allow to continue barfi chopped) it might boil over, stop immediately and cooking. from Steps to Make It wait for 8 to 10 seconds. Start again and the microwave and cut into 2- to 2 1/2- Gather the ingredients. run until the 6-minute time is up. When the time is up, sprinkle the chopped inch squares. Serve immediately or after In a rectangular microwave-safe baking pistachios over the surface of the barfi cooling to room temperature. pan, whisk together milk powder, heavy Take the pan out of the microwave and stir while still in the microwave and let sit for cream, and sweetened condensed milk well to break all lumps (these lumps are 10 minutes. SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 36 HINDI MOVIE RELEASE DATES INTERNATIONAL PAGES

The Zoya Factor The Zoya Factor is an upcoming Indian tising agency. She ends up becoming a of the Sonam Kapoor – Dulquer Hindi-language romantic drama film, star- lucky charm for the Indian Cricket team Salmaan starrer The Zoya Factor ring Sonam Kapoor and Dulquer Salmaan. during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.Nikhil postponed from June to Septem- INTERNATIONAL PAGES It is directed by Abhishek Sharma and pro- Khoda(Dulquer) play the Indian Cricket ber 20 duced by Pooja Shetty Deora.The film is a Team captain and Zoya’s love interest Based on the eponymous novel light adaptation of Anuja Chauhan’s 2008 Initially the release date as 5 April 2019 by Anuja Chauhan, the romantic novel The Zoya Factor,and follows the was announced for the film, which was comedy revolves around the life of story of a girl, Zoya Solanki, who becomes advanced to 14 June 2019, for a release Zoya Singh Solanki. An advertis- a lucky charm for the Indian Cricket team during the 2019 Cricket World Cup. But ing agent by profession, Zoya during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.The finally, it is slated to release on 20 Septem- stumbles onto the limelight when release date of the film was pushed twice ber, post the Cricket World Cup In Febru- she is hailed as the good luck due to the 2019 Cricket World Cup. It is ary, to promote the movie, Sonam Kapoor charm for Indian cricket team. love-hate relationship ensues between the finally scheduled to be theatrically released changed her social media handles to her two. in India on 20 September 2019 character’s name, ‘Zoya Singh Solanki’.A But not everyone agrees with the power of The story revolves around a Rajput girl, first look poster giving the release date of `The Zoya Factor`, especially the captain Zoya Solanki, an executive in an adver- the film was released on 23 May. Release of Team India, Nikhil Khoda. Inevitably, a Dream Girl Dream Girl is an upcoming Indian everybody is smitten by Dream Girl Pooja series 13 Reasons Hindi-language romantic comedy drama and her mesmerising voice, leading to a Why returns with film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and series of unusual, crazy situations. its season 3 on Nushrat Bharucha.The film is directed by August 23. The nar- Raaj Shaandilyaa and is co-produced by Set against the backdrop of Mathura, rative has shifted its Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Dream Girl is a comedy of errors that stars focus from Hanna their banner Balaji Motion Pictures.The a crackling ensemble consisting Annu Baker to Bryce principal photography began in December Kapoor, Vijay Raaz, Abhishek Bannerjee, Walker, who is now 2018and is slated to release theatrically on Manjot Singh, Nidhi Bisht, Rajesh Sharma, murdered. Trying 13 September 2019. Raj Bhansali among others. to solve his murder In November 2018 Ayushmann Khurrana After stunning the audience with And- mystery, the trailer announced Dream Girl to be written and haDhun and getting critical acclaim for his brings forth a lot of directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and pro- films like Badhai Ho and Article 15, Ay- questions. duced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor ushmann Khurrana has taken up another and Aashish Singh. Nushrat Bharucha cast unconventional character in Dream Girl. Covering Bolly- opposite him.The lead character will have The trailer of the same created much buzz wood, Hollywood local cop to a ‘Haryanvi’ gujjar boy, to his three accents in the film.Ahmed Khan is among the actor’s fan who couldn’t stop and streaming sites, take a look at major girlfriend’s brother, everybody is smitten choreographing the dances with Khurrana lauding him. movie highlights of the week, trailer-wise. by Dream Girl Pooja and her mesmerising in sari. voice, leading to a series of unusual, crazy The principal photography began in De- On Hollywood front, after bidding adieu Dream Girl situations. cember 2018.Bharucha completed her part to Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke is of filming in January 2 all set to charm the audience with her Dream Girl is a comedy of errors, which Ayushmann Khurrana in and as Dream romcom, Last Christmas, alongside Emma follows Ayushmann’s character, who Girl! From the local cop to a `Haryanvi` Thompson and Henry Golding. transforms his voice on the telephone gujjar boy, to his girlfriend`s brother, As for streaming giants, Netflix’s popular to resemble that of a woman. From the SEPTEMBER 2019 PAGE 37 HYDERABAD PAGES

On the inauguration of Park Areena Restaurant and Banquets. Al Rahman Clinic Inaugurated by Mr.Ahmed Pasha Quadri, Hon’ble MLA, Yakuthpura at Rein Actor Feroz Khan seen with Mumtaz Ali Akram and Syed Bazaar,Yakuthpura, Hyderabad. (picture seen) Hon’ble MLA, Mr.Ahmed Pasha Quadri, Dr.Mohd Mo- hammed Muzaffaruddin,Director, Clinic, Dr.Mohd Mukarram, Senior Medical Officer, Mr.Mujhahid Sikander Mashooqi Advisor State Minority Commission Govt Ahmed, Owner Classic Furniture, Mr.Zubair Aziz, Director, Gras Water Technologies, Rayees bhai, of Telangana Shareef Lala, Khaleel Seith, Abdul Nayeem and Dr.Mohammed Niaz Ahmed Khan, Managing Direc- tor, SAP Medicals pvt Ltd and Oasis Nephro Care

Eid Milap Celebration Hosted By: Fateh Affan TRS Youth ICON Telangana and Owner of Astoria Restaurant at his Residence Masab Tank,

The ‘India Resilience HYDERABAD PAGES Dr. Khaja Na- Summit 2019’ organised by the In- siruddin, Chief Administrator dian Economic Trade Organization (IETO) kicked off in of Dr. VRK the evening of 29th August 2019 with a Special Welcome Women’s Medi- Dinner, at the Taj Deccan, for all the Speakers who will cal College, be participating in the panel and group discussions over while speaking the course of the next three days at the Summit. India on the occa- Resilience Summit 2019, is the first truly global summit sion lauded the commitment and resilience of Dr. Sarib on resilience to be held in India. Distinguished politicians, Rasool Khan, in promoting the city of Hyderabad through eminent bureaucrats, corporate business heads and activ- his patronage of various national and international events ists from across the globe will be participating and provid- taking place in Hyderabad ever since the formation of the ing their valuable inputs on resilience in higher education, state of Telangana. Dr. Sarib Rasool Khan, through his trade and economy, for helping India in becoming one of Shadan Education Group of Institutions, has made im- the global powerhouses of tomorrow. mense and substantial contributions not only in the fields Amjed Ullah Khan (Spokesman) MBT seen with Iftekhar of medical education but in complete of higher education Shareef (Chicago, USA) first dual citizen of USA & India Mr. Asif Iqbal, President of Indian Economic Trade in the city. Such is the resilience, needed to bring a change at his residence in Shamshabad. Seen in picture Syed Noor Organization (IETO) introduced the moderators and the in today’s times to develope India into one of the most (Mallepally) & Waseem Ali (TRS President, Azampura panelists to each other and welcomed everyone to the developed countries in the world. Div). beautiful city of Hyderabad. He expressed his ample ap- preciation and thanks for Dr. Sarib Rasool Khan, Manag- Senator Michael Donald Brown - District of Columbia, ing Director of Shadan Group of Educational Institutions, United States, offered his support to all the delegates pres- for his unwavering support in bringing the summit to the ent on the occasion, for the efforts which are required to city of Hyderabad. He recalled meeting some of the del- bring an improvement in the economic, trade and educa- egates present, on his many travels all over the world and tional institutions of India. Representing Shadan Institute discussing about ways to bring about a trade revolution in of Medical Sciences were Dr. Ahmed Bin Mohsin and India. And now through this summit everyone can, now Dr. Noor Uddin Afzal along with delegates from Spain, finally have a discussion about India in India itself which Portugal, United Kingdom, Israel, Russia, China and other is possible only due to the patronage of philanthropists nations. like Dr. Sarib Rasool Khan.

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On the lighter side.... INTERNATIONAL PAGES The infectious disease says, “Well, you’re not a very good host.” ------A lady was taking her first golf lesson. She asked the in- I wanted to try online dating, so I clicked around until I structor, “Is the word spelled p-u-t or p-u-t-t?” saw someone I found attractive.

“P-u-t-t is correct,” he replied. “P-u-t means to place We started chatting, and everything was going great, until something where you want it. P-u-t-t means, merely a she told me her career is “professional blood donor”. vain attempt to do the same thing.” ------That’s when I knew she wasn’t my type. ------My friend seemed really down as we were having an after A young lady visited a computer dating service and work visit to the local bar. After a few beers he finally requested, “I’m looking for a spouse. Can you please help 1st Person: “Its a pretty sensitive memo, and I didn’t want me to find a suitable one?” shared his story. “I finally snapped. Last night while I was anyone else to read it by accident, so I folded it so only the going over the bills, I discovered how much money my The matchmaker said, “What exactly are you looking recipient could open it and read it.” for?” wife squanders and I hit the roof. I stormed into the bed------room and gave her a lecture on economy and thrift.” “Well, let me see. Needs to be good looking, polite, A pig and a chicken were walking by a church where a humorous, sporty, knowledgeable, good at singing and gala charity event was taking place. Getting caught up in “Did it help?” dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each during my leisure hour if I don’t go out. Be able to tell me make a contribution. “I’ll say. Tomorrow we’re selling my boat and sailing interesting stories when I need a companion for conversa- equipment.” tion and be silent when I want to rest.” “Great idea!” the chicken cried. “Let’s offer them ham and The matchmaker entered the information into the com------eggs!” I used to find buying books from Amazon slow and puter and, in a matter of moments, handed the results to inconvenient... the woman: “Buy a television.” “Not so fast,” said the pig. “For you, that’s a contribution. ------For me, it’s a total commitment!” Until one day the receptionist suggested I use their web- Visitor: “Whats the wifi password?” ------Priest: “Respect the dead.” site. When a woman in my office became engaged, a colleague ------offered her some advice. “The first seven years are the Visitor: “All upper case?” 1st Person: “Do you know anything about this fax-ma- hardest,” she said. chine?” ------Him: “This article says women use about 30,000 words a “How long have you been married?” I asked. day, whereas men only use 15,000 words.”

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