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TAKES Slogans battles begin in SHORT PM Modi bats for making India Bengal as ECI announced Police, Army foil eight-phase poll for 294 seats Maoists terror plot, a toy manufacturing hub jer Meyekei Chay”, while deactivate 83 IEDs opposition BJP launched New , Feb 27(UNI) software engineers computer a counter poster saying Gaya (Bihar), Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra games can bring the stories “Bengal Wants Its Daugh- A joint operation launched Modi on Saturday called for of India to the world’, he said. ter, Not Pishi”.Prasant by the Bihar police and the making India the next global But despite all this, today In- Kishor, who is managing Army averted a major terror hub for manufacturing and dia’s share in the $ 100 bil- the All India Trinamool attack planned by the Mao- sourcing of toys by attracting lion global toy market is very Congress campaign on his ists near the Chakrabandha investments in the sector and small. 85 per cent of the toys Twitter account said the police station area in Nax- promoting exports. Mr Modi in the country are sourced people of West Bengal are al-affected Gaya district in made the statement while vir- from abroad, ‘ he stated. He determined to show the Bihar. The security forces tually inaugurating the four- stressed the need to change right card “ Bangla Nijer recovered and disabled 83 day India Toy Fair 2021 here. this situation. Efforts are be- Meyekei Chay” (Bengal IEDs planted on the road. A Addressing more than 1,000 ing made to strengthen the only wants its daughter). police official on Saturday exhibitors, the Prime Minis- possibilities of toy tourism, To counter TMC slogan, said an operation was car- ter called for bringing out the the event is a platform where ogy! He asked them to make the PM said. Toyathon-2021 the BJP’s poster says, “Ben- ried out by the security forces hidden potential of the toy one can discuss all the aspects toys using things that can be was also organised to pro- gal Wants Its Own Daugh- against the Maoists on Friday industry in India and to cre- of the industry and exchange recycled and less plastic. mote Indian sports based toys Kolkata, Feb 27 (UNI) ter, Not Pishi” and has the in the border areas of Au- ate an identity for it as a big ideas. Realising the importance and more than 7000 ideas Chief Minister Mamata nine faces of the party’s rangabad and Gaya districts. part of the campaign for At- Research on toys has been of toys in the overall develop- were brainstormed. Banerjee’s election strat- female leaders in Bengal. As many as 83 landmines maNirbhar Bharat. going since the era of Indus ment of children, he said the Union Minister for Road egist Prasant Kishor on The poster has the faces planted by the Maoists in the ‘This first toy fair is not Valley civilization, Mohenjo- Government has taken effec- Transport & Highways and Saturday claimed that one of BJP leaders including Chakrabandha forest across just a business or economic Daro and Harappa, he said. tive steps and brought chang- Micro, Small and Medium of the key battles for de- Rupa Ganguly, Deboshree 150 metres were recovered event. This program is a link Mr Modi appealed to the es through the New National Enterprises and mocracy in India will be Chaudhary, Locket Chat- which were later disabled. to strengthen the country’s country’s toy manufacturers Education Policy. ‘We can Union Minister of Textiles fought in West Bengal and terjee, Bharti Ghosh, Ag- 205 Commando Battalions age-old culture of sports and to make toys that are better take the world back towards also participated people here are ready with nimitra Paul, Mafuja Kha- for Resolute Action (CoBRA), cheer,’ he said, adding that for both ecology and psychol- eco-friendly toys, through our in the event. their message “ Bangla Ni- toon among others. the 159th and 47th battalions of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were involved Venkaiah calls for making judicial in this operation. Three im- Youth Cong protests fuel price hike outside Smriti Irani’s residence provised explosive devices ArrayNew Delhi, Feb 27 there is inflation all over the system more accessible, affordable (IEDs) weighed 20 kg while (UNI) The Indian Youth country, she is silent that is 71 IEDs weighed 10 kg and 9 Congress on Saturday or- why today the Youth Con- Chennai, Feb 27 (UNI) IEDs weighed 5 kg each. The ganised a protest against gress has tried to awaken her Vice President M Ven- recovered IEDs contained rising inflation, petrol, die- from slumber.” kaiah Naidu on Satur- 815 kg of explosive ammuni- sel and gas cylinder prices “Petrol has crossed Rs day called upon the legal tion. All IEDs were mounted outside the residence of 100, diesel has crossed Rs fraternity to make the in consecutive series. Electri- Union Minister for Women 90 in many parts of the judicial system more ac- cal wires have also been re- and Child Development, country, and the prices of cessible, affordable, un- covered at the site. Smriti Irani, in New Delhi. gas cylinders are increasing derstandable to every citi- Hundreds of Congress work- day-by-day, the shameful zen. Delivering the 11th 1 dead, 3 hurt in ers gathered and shouted thing is that despite such Convocation of the Tamil slogans against the Central open loot, the BJP govern- Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law car-truck collision government.Srinivas B.V., “When the Bharatiya Janata on the streets protesting Rs ment is blaming the Con- University here, he said on Delhi-Jaipur National President of the Party (BJP) was in opposi- 5 hike in petrol, diesel and gress and trying to run the cost of legal processes denied. This delay is of- courts with all posts filled Indian Youth Congress, said, tion, Smriti Irani was seen LPG prices but today when away from the issue.” was a major impediment ten attributed to huge up are required. Innova- e-way in making justice acces- pendency in courts, tions like Lok Adalats and Gurugram, Feb 27 (IANS) sible to all. ‘A common frequent adjourn- mobile courts have to be One person died and three perception is that there ments and long leaves leveraged upon wherever people, including two India records 16,488 new COVID-19 cases are many hidden costs in of courts. ‘We have to feasible’, he said. women, were critically New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) India disease so far. The Union govern- VID-19 vaccination sessions will availing the legal route to address this problem The system needs to be injured in a collision be- has confirmed 16,488 fresh cases ment called for an urgent meeting not be scheduled during these resolve disputes. of inordinate delay and demystified and brought tween a SUV and a truck of the coronavirus over the past on Friday to brief states regarding two days,” the Ministry informed. We have to find ways to do whatever is possible closer to the people by near Rajiv Chowk on the 24 hours pushing the tally to phase 3 of the ongoing Covid-19 India comes second in terms reduce this out-of-pocket in our own purview to conducting court pro- Delhi-Jaipur Expressway, 11,079,979, the Ministry of Health vaccination drive in the country. of the number of confirmed expenditure to the com- ensure speedier justice’, ceedings and delivering the police said on Satur- and Family Welfare said on Sat- The Ministry of Health and Fam- COVID-19 cases, following the mon citizen’, he added. the Vice-President said. judgments in the lan- day. The accident took urday. The death toll from the ily Welfare (MoHFW) has said United States, with more than Stating that there was also Noting that there was guage of local people. place on the expressway disease has reached 1,56,938 peo- that no COVID-19 vaccination 28.48 million COVID-19 patients. a serious issue of no silver bullet to all these ‘We must strive hard to from Jaipur to Delhi side ple, with 113 new fatalities being sessions will be held on February The World Health Organization protracted litigation, problems, he said sys- reduce the out-of-pocket on Friday evening when a recorded over the past day. More COVID-19 cases and 120 deaths. 27 and February 28. It said that (WHO) declared the COVID-19 Mr Naidu said timeli- temic solutions have to be expenditure for the un- speeding truck hit an SUV than 10.76 million people have Ahead of the second phase of the on this Saturday and Sunday, the outbreak a pandemic on March ness in rendering justice found to these challenges. derprivileged. Legal aid from the rear side. recovered in the country since the government’s vaccination drive Co-Win digital platform will be 11. To date, more than 113.39 mil- was a major concern. ‘For better access, more mechanisms may need The car driver Praveen start of the outbreak. A day earlier, from March, 14,242,547 people transitioning from Co-Win1.0 to lion people have been infected As the maxim goes, jus- courts, special benches to be more streamlined’, Nasa was killed in the the country registered 16,577 new have been inoculated against the Co-Win 2.0. “In view of this, CO- with the coronavirus worldwide. tice delayed is justice and adequately staffed he said. mishap while another oc- cupant Dipanshu Lalit received minor injuries ‘Supporting BJP My Biggest Mistake’: BKU’s RSS has destroyed institutions while Parul and Harsh- preet Kaur were critically Naresh Tikait at Munderwa Mahapanchayat injured in the accident. All and free press: Rahul the victims are residents Munderwa Feb 27 (UNI): rallies. “Today, the government ArrayChennai, Feb 27 (UNI) that when the institutional bal- of Gurugram and are cur- The Bharatiya Kisan Union’s has clashed with us (farmers). Congress leader and former ance of the country is lost, states rently undergoing treat- grand farmers’ meeting at We only want the talks to hap- AICC president Rahul Gandhi don’t have equal say.Attacking ment. Dipanshu in his Munderwa in Basti district of pen smoothly, the prices of has charged that the Rashtriya Prime Minister complaint said he along Uttar Pradesh on February 25, crops to be paid properly. Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) has de- directly, he said “The question is with his three friends were gave impetus to the movement , and our soil to be saved,” stroyed the free press and institu- not that the PM is useful or use- heading towards the Iffco in the Purvanchal region. he said. Farmers in large num- tions in the country in a systematic less but to whom is he useful? Chowk from Hero Honda Large multitudes of farmers bers attend the ‘Kisan Maha- manner over the past six years. He It’s like Hum Do Hamare Do”. Chowk on the expressway in green turbans, green-white panchayat’ in UP’s Shamli dis- was addressing a meeting of advo- On the Citizenship Amendment while Praveen was driving caps, women and youth gath- trict on February 5. Munderwa cates at VO Chidambaram college Act (CAA), the Congress leader the car. ered for the mahapanchayat in has been a favourite with hall, Tuticorn, on Saturday. India is dead. He went on to say said that it is discriminatory and "When we reached near a field near the Munderwa sug- addressed by Naresh Tikait, will not leave our land under farmers as a site of protest for He said the nation is held to- that democracy does not die in a added that the farm laws passed Rajiv Chowk on the Delhi- ar mill, in spite of the fact that the national president of the any circumstances,” he said. decades. The BKU has a strong gether by institutions includ- day but in a systematic manner by the parliament , are against Jaipur Expressway, a truck the Mahapanchayat had not BKU. In his address, Tikait al- Tikait urged the farmers to base in this area. Diwan Chan- ing elected institutions like Lok and alleged that the RSS was in- the poor farmers of the country. driver was driving haphaz- been publicised much. Shortly leged that the BJP government sever all ties with BJP legisla- dra Chaudhary, who hailed Sabha,Vidhan Sabhas and Pan- strumental in destroying the de- Rahul Gandhi also said that the ardly and when Praveen after the panchayat started, is bent on destroying the farm- tors and not to invite them to from the region and passed chayats and institutions like the mocracy of the country. Gandhi, people cannot rely on the insti- tried to overtake the truck, four-wheelers were stopped ers. “If we lose our lands, and any events. He added that ex- away in March 2020, was the na- judiciary and a supporting free who is an MP from Wayanad tutions to protect democracy the driver hit the SUV from by police from entering the can no longer carry out farm- tending support to the BJP was tional vice-president of the BKU press. Pointing out that all these constituency in Kerala, said that and added that people’s power the rear side," Dipanshu assembly venue. The Kisan ing, what will we be left with? his biggest mistake and that once. Under his leadership, a institutions and a free press hold the RSS combined with capital- is the only power that can pro- told the police. Mahapanchayat, which lasted We have carried out farming he never meant for his meet- huge movement was kickstarted the nation together, Rahul Gan- ists has destroyed the balance tect democracy and democratic for more than four hours, was for thousands of years and ings to become BJP’s election in 2002 over cane prices. dhi stated that democracy in of the country. He also charged institutions. EDIT 2 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 Government need not take this hit BY D.C. PATHAK effi cient best and seniors assuming greater democratic regime runs on two im- responsibility for delivery. Political credit in Who gets to decide portant premises - fi rst, that the pre- a democratic rule accrues a great deal from Adominant majority of citizens were the image of the administration - it has to law abiding people and the enforcement be people friendly while creating deterrence what is legitimate agencies could use this to their advantage for the anti-social elements and criminals and, secondly, that the political executive out there. Exercise of a sense of ‘discretion’ be- governing the nation should look strong tween a speed of say 52 km and 60 km - against free speech, Govt or but without letting the bureaucracy includ- the displayed limit of 50 km - on the part of ing the police behave like ‘rulers’, not public law enforcers would have helped to retain the Big Tech? servants. public goodwill but this will happen only when The remarkable rise of Prime Minister Na- senior offi cers are in the picture and ‘misuse’ of While American lawmakers in Washington DC were rendra Modi in 2014 was very much due to discretion would not be an issue.In the initial preparing for a fresh round of tongue-lashings for the his image as a leader who would deal with phase of a sudden switch over to harsher rules social media giants on Thursday, their counterparts in New the corrupt with an iron hand and get his affecting the population in general, there is a Delhi were not wasting any time. The Indian government administrative machinery to focus totally on certain importance of ‘education’ and ‘warn- announced a sweeping array of rules reining-in social public delivery and development. ings for fi rst violations’ going together with media. Specifi cally, social media platforms are required Modi’s policies in the spheres of interna- punitive fi nes. Memories of harsh behaviour to become “more responsible and more accountable” for tional relations and safeguarding of India’s towards the public linger on - the middle class the content they carry. There is now a list of stuff deemed strategic interests are extremely successful - 2014 general election, giving BJP under transgressed a little without intention.Look being particularly sensitive to any administra- offensive. In case you are unsure of whether your last and this includes the handling of that perpet- Modi’s projected leadership a majority at the crime and traffi c scene in Delhi. The tion trying to ‘rule’ the people.Any defence of hilarious post on that family WhatsApp group met the ual trouble spot in J&K, the Kashmir valley. of its own for the first time, is traceable problem on the road was created basically the overzealous drive to collect traffi c fi nes criteria, you ought to look it up; the list is quite long. And But the approach to ‘tightening the screws’ to the wish of the law abiding voters to by cab drivers and rash young people on the on the plea that it added to the revenue of be forewarned that even if your post is not outright fake on violators of law has apparently shifted put a people-centric set-up in power that wheels who indulged in ‘lane surfi ng’, over- the government is absurd and somewhat news, pornography or celebrates Greta Thunberg, you may from a meaningful effort to improve the would tone up the performance of public taking from the wrong side and mindlessly demeaning from the people’s point of view. be kicked off the platform if your post threatens “the unity, working of enforcement agencies including servants too.It is possible that the bureau- blocking the left turn at a crossing. The traffi c police is seemingly banking more integrity, defence, security or Sovereignty of India, friendly the police, to merely providing harsher laws. cracy - taking the cue from the new re- Large groups of traffi c policemen can be on detecting speed limit violations through a relations with foreign states, or public order, or causes The problem of governance in India over gime’s explicit desire to provide a ‘strong’ seen at important junctions but there is little hastily assembled CCTV system and not yet incitement to the commission of any cognisable offence the decades was not so much the absence of government - sensed an opportunity of effort made over the years to educate people devoting to the painstaking job of catching or prevents investigation of any offence or is insulting deterrence of law as was the known lack of becoming the ‘policy maker’ themselves on ‘lane driving’ and haul up those who just drunken drivers which should be a top prior- any foreign States”. In other words, the government is integrity in the bureaucracy and police agen- on behalf of the political leadership, scal- drove ‘between two lanes’ all the time.No traf- ity for the law enforcers. giving itself plenty of room to cut Big Tech down to size. cies that led to highly suboptimal delivery in ing down its own prime accountability fi c men were deployed on the stretch between The basic philosophy of law enforcement The timing of the announcement is, indeed, intriguing. the areas of both development and law and for policy execution and started working traffi c signals to detect the violators of lane in a democratic set-up is that the violation You will recall, of course, the Indian government’s recent order management. for stronger laws and rules rather than discipline and inform the next check point for of criminal law, big or small, would not be scuffl e with Twitter. The government had ordered some The political-bureaucratic nexus is what for ensuring implementation of those al- further action against an identifi ed vehicle. spared but any extenuating circumstances accounts and tweets in support of the farmer protests to had made the regimes preceding Prime Min- ready available on the shelf.Introduction Also, there is a tendency to leave every- would be taken due notice of - even the In- be blocked. Twitter initially refused, saying that it wouldn’t ister Modi’s, a hallmark of permissive cor- of a harsh jail term for non- compliance with thing to the lowest echelons - the reported dian Penal Code defi nes a set of General Ex- comply with orders inconsistent with Indian law and ruption and lack of accountability - running Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provi- directive recently issued by Commissioner ceptions. Policing today is as much a task of eventually relented. The beauty of the new regulations top down - to the great distress of the aver- sions and more recently revision of Motor of Police, Delhi to the Deputy Commission- guiding and educating the public as it is of is that, in principle, it could make such a blocking order age loyal citizen of India. The Modi regime is Vehicles Act to multiply the scales of pun- ers of Police (DCPs) to monitor the worsen- prompt action against a law breaker. As it a legal demand — a far more graceful way of controlling in favour of ‘minimum government’ which ishment for traffi c defaults seemed to refl ect ing crime situation on the streets of Delhi is, police has to do much better in the area pesky tweets. The UK’s Labour Party, meanwhile, is is an idea incumbent on a smaller bureau- this approach of civil servants and the police. refl ected in the rise of snatching cases and of preventing crime and bringing hardened currently in the process of reinventing itself as a more cratic and police machinery working at its The CSR clause had to be hastily ‘decrimi- violent assaults in public, somewhere points criminals to justice. If the law abiding shun centrist political force following its disastrous defeat in effi cient best and seniors assuming greater nalised’ and the implementation of new traf- to this. The ‘punitive drive’ of the police in the police, it can affect our capacity to de- the December 2019 general election, which forced far-left responsibility for delivery. Political credit in fi c laws had to be left to the discretion of state the follow-up on the new traffi c laws scared tect and identify an enemy agent running a leader Jeremy Corbyn to step down. Corbyn’s successor, a democratic rule accrues a great deal from governments. Financial scams needed to be the law abiding more than what it did to the ‘sleeper cell’ in the midst of population.The Keir Starmer, used Labour’s (virtual) annual conference the image of the administration - it has to busted with all the force of law and gross vio- habitual violators. The Modi regime is in Modi regime is in favour of ‘minimum gov- in September to announce a comprehensive break with be people friendly while creating deterrence lations of traffi c rules required to be identi- favour of ‘minimum government’ which ernment’ which is an idea incumbent on a Corbyn’s legacy. Starmer’s “new leadership” entails for the anti-social elements and criminals fi ed and punished but without causing anxi- is an idea incumbent on a smaller bureau- smaller bureaucratic and police machinery redirecting Labour toward family values, with a focus out there. The transformative outcome of ety to the well meaning lot who might have cratic and police machinery working at its working at its effi cient best. on security and economic prudence. In his conference speech, Starmer declared to disgruntled blue-collar voters that, “We love this country as you do.” His repositioning thus includes a notion of left-wing patriotism – anathema Trends, both global and Indian, across the fi nancial markets to his staunchly internationalist predecessor and a clear BY TAPONEEL MUKHERJEE break with previous Labour positions. Starmer’s stated objective is to regain the confi dence of working-class rends, both global and Indian, voters who abandoned the party under Corbyn. So far, across the fi nancial markets of- the plan seems to be working. Although the UK’s next Tten reaffi rm and, more impor- general election is not scheduled to be held until 2024, tantly, remind us of the basic prin- recent opinion polls put Labour neck and neck with ciples of business and investments. the ruling Conservative Party. The current momentum The word “basic” here implies the enjoyed by political progressives who are consciously fundamental underpinning of busi- addressing the political center holds important lessons for ness, rather than a casual reference struggling counterparts elsewhere. rogressives certainly to simplicity.Both current issues and should never be satisfi ed with the status quo. Offering opportunities that confront India political alternatives and a path toward a better future must be analysed in terms of how remain crucial — not least during a pandemic. But with capital has fl owed into different sec- voters increasingly exhausted by years of polarization, tors with varying capacities to gener- progressive parties that are serious about gaining and ate income and the “risk perception” retaining power would be well advised to reconsider their that investors have about the income. opposition to centrism. The latter Act has extended there As the Indian economy looks to provide all central family law enactments and repealed the parallel the next phase of investment-driven local laws — as many as 15. Bringing Jammu and Kashmir growth and tide over a real estate led into the country’s mainstream of family laws is an exercise developer and NBFC crisis, an eye on that needs to be undertaken also for Goa, Daman and Diu, the cash-generative capacities will be Puducherry, Nagaland and Mizoram, where the present essential to ensure a sustainable and situation is an antithesis to the constitutional doctrine of value-generative investment environ- uniformity in family law for the entire nation. There is no ment. Going forward, investors must cially true for the residential segment. on the cash-generative capacities will dential real estate segment has lately justifi cation for keeping some chosen groups of Indian assess the income-generating ability, While solutions are being worked be essential to ensure a sustainable and seen in India. Land prices, valuations citizens perpetually tied down to family laws based either and so must the lenders, while the poli- upon, the crucial aspect that merits value-generative investment environ- at which land is available for residen- on outdated foreign laws or on archaic local customs. cymakers must look at framing poli- attention is for the capital allocated to ment. Going forward, investors must tial real estate development, and the cies that help improve the attractive- distressed real estate segments, what assess the income-generating ability, policies that drive the decisions need ness. A quick review of investment income or cash-fl ows can be generat- and so must the lenders, while the poli- an urgent relook. A quick comparison Printed, Published and Owned by Buchi Babu. Vuppala, Printed styles promoted by the acolytes ed and how is this income expected to cymakers must look at framing policies between the fate of the commercial at. Meera Offset Printers. No. 104. V.R. Pallai Street. Triplicane, of value investing, summarised in grow in the years to come. The frame- that help improve the attractiveness. offi ce real estate segment in India ver- the essay titled ‘Buffett’s Analytical work mentioned above, while simple, Additionally, an even more troubling sus the residential real estate segment Chennai- 5, Published from: No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Framework’ by ‘The Private Invest- throws light upon precisely why the question for the real estate sector and provides a valuable insight into how Mudali Street. Pudupet, Chennai-2. ment Brief’ (a specialist investment residential real estate segment is still the policymakers to bear in mind is, vital the income component is to as- Editor. Buchi Babu Vuppala. newsletter) is useful.Viewing an as- struggling to generate the requisite why such a situation arose in the fi rst sets trying to attract investments.The RNI.No.TNENG/26176/2008. set through the spectrum of the capi- investment. Fundamentally, an asset place. As the Indian economy looks to commercial offi ce real estate segment tal required to acquire the asset, and that is yielding two to three per cent provide the next phase of investment- has seen robust investor interest over Administration Office : No.18 B, Alikulam Shopping Complex, the consequent income the asset can of income, not adjusting for any other driven growth and tide over a real estate the last fi ve years as the annual yields More Market, Chennai - 600 003. generate as the yield, provide the nec- risks, at best is unable to compete for led developer and NBFC crisis, an eye the assets generate (capitalisation essary framework required. Addition- capital with different segments in the on the cash-generative capacities will rates) have gradually come down Registered Office : No. 31 (Old) No. 58 (New) Nagappa Mudali ally, the potential growth rate of the Indian economy, and for that matter be essential to ensure a sustainable and from the low teens to around eight Street. Pudupet, Chennai-600 002. income streams from the asset must globally. Lowering home-loan rates value-generative investment environ- to nine per cent. While the actual be factored in, to get a basic struc- is a welcome step. However, such ment. Going forward, investors must return varies with asset type, the key Hyderabad : 17-1-469/A/42/23,Adarsh Nagar, ture that can be utilised to compare moves do not address the core is- assess the income-generating ability, takeaway is that commercial offi ce near Unique Grammar school, Saidabad, asset returns.As the Indian economy sue at hand that current asset prices and so must the lenders, while the poli- real estate segment in India has seen Hyderabad -500059, Telangana. gradually works towards resolving is- might still need further adjustment cymakers must look at framing policies investor interest because the returns sues in the real estate space, both on to truly get demand going unless that help improve the attractiveness. generated adjusted for the risk under- Rni no. Teleng/2009/29225 the physical inventory side as well one can foresee an unlikely scenario Markets overshooting valuations in taken are competitive versus other in- Bangalore : 3rd Main Road- 4, L.N. Pura, as fi nancial instruments space, it is of residential rental yields doubling the face of exuberance is part and vestment avenues. More importantly, worthwhile viewing real estate invest- soon. As the Indian economy looks to parcel of the game, but the degree of the back of the envelope framework bangalore- 560 021, karnataka. ments through the simple framework provide the next phase of investment- such overshooting must be reduced stated above is the one that lenders Rni no. Kareng/2012/43253 mentioned above. driven growth and tide over a real estate through cleverly designed policies to need to be mindful of. Of all those in- Analysing income streams is espe- led developer and NBFC crisis, an eye reduce the kind of over-drag the resi- volved in fi nancing projects. NATION 3 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Haryana CM launches four schemes to mark Guru Ravidas anniversary Chandigarh, Feb 27 (UNI) Mukhyamantri Antyodaya income of such families' to Awas Navinikarn Yojna to Rs belonging to the Scheduled Haryana Chief Minister Parivar Utthan Yojana under at least Rs 8,000 to Rs 9,000 80,000 from Rs 50,000 for the Caste. He said from April 1 the on which selection of one lakh per month. For this, the repair of houses belonging to annual income slab of the BPL Saturday launched four poor families residing in the government will emphasise on the Scheduled Caste families families would be increased welfare schemes at a state- state who are having lowest the skill development, besides living below poverty line from Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.80 level programme organised family income would be done providing employment (BPL). He also announced that lakh. Also the legal aid given to here to mark the 644th birth through Parivar Pehchan opportunities and financial the BPL families belonging to the Scheduled Caste has been anniversary of Guru Ravidas. Patra portal. assistance," he said. any category will be able to increased to Rs 21,000 from Rs The district-level virtual So far 65 lakh families have On the occasion the Chief avail the benefits of Dr B.R. 11, 000. Khattar said in a bid to programmes were also been identified, he said. Minister announced to Ambedkar Awas Navinikarn spread the message of social organised in all 22 districts. "Every possible effort will increase a financial assistance Yojna. Earlier, this scheme harmony, brotherhood, and Khattar launched be made to increase the family under the Dr B.R. Ambedkar was limited to the BPL families removing the evils of casteism. HC seeks govt response on Athawale demands 15% reservation for Kshatriyas in UP

Lucknow, Feb 27 (UNI) ers. Apart from advocat- Assembly elections. At the funds for TS patient Union Minister of State for ing the ethnic population same time, he demanded to New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) 5.80 lakh for the treatment representations have been All India Institute of Medical Social Justice and Empow- census, Athawale said the conduct a caste census and The Delhi High Court has which would span over two made to the Prime Minister's Sciences for funds, however, erment, Ramdas Athawale Marathas in Maharashtra, said that it will not increase asked the Centre and AAP years. Turner syndrome is Relief Fund, however, no funds AIIMS's lawyer said that on Saturday demanded 15 Jats in Rajasthan and the casteism.He said the assem- government in Delhi whether a chromosomal condition or response has been received. they do not have funds for per cent reservation for the Kshatriyas in Uttar Pradesh bly elections are going to Rs five lakh for treatment of a that affects development in During the course of the patients suffering from the Kshatriya community in Ut- are demanding reservation. be held in five states across patient suffering from Turner females. The most common proceedings through video- Turner Syndrome. After tar Pradesh. Speaking to the He is demanding from the the country and his party Syndrome, a rare genetic feature of Turner syndrome is conferencing, advocate Anju hearing the contention, the media in Lucknow Athawale Central government that all will contest the polls in all disorder causing deformity, short stature, which becomes Gupta appearing for Union of judge directed the counsel for said, "People of any com- these communities must be the states. The chairman of can be made available after evident by about age five. An India submitted that she will city government, along with munity who live below the given 10-15 per cent reser- RPI, an ally of the NDA gov- All India Institute of Medical early loss of ovarian function is seek instructions in this matter the Union of India, to seek poverty line should be given vation.National President of ernment, said that there are Sciences (AIIMS) said that it also very common. on an urgent basis. instructions within a week, as reservation." the Republican Party of In- talks over seat sharing with has no funds. Counsel appearing for Counsel for the Delhi to whether funds can be made Commenting on the dia (RPI), Ramdas Athawale the BJP in all the poll-bound The petitioner approached the petitioner told Justice government submitted that available and listed the matter farmers' protest, Athawale launched a blistering politi- states. Wherever there is no the high court seeking Rs Prathiba M. Singh that various the petitioner can apply to for March 10. said the current National cal attack on Congress Na- compromise over seat-shar- Democratic Alliance (NDA) tional General Secretary Pri- ing, the RPI will support the government is not against yanka Gandhi Vadra's visit NDA. He said the BJP's vic- the farmers, adding that we to Varanasi on Saturday. He tory in four states is almost Shah to visit 'Hunar Haat plays phenomenal fully support them. said whether Priyanka visits certain and the party could poll-bound He said the demand for a temple or any other place, win in Kerala as well. Asked role in Vocal for Local' repealing the Union farm there can't be any progress about Bhim Army Chief Puducherry, Tamil laws is unfair. If a law is for the Congress till her Chandrashekhar Azad's New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) of visitors are likely to go Hunar Haat at Jawaharlal withdrawn today, then brother Rahul Gandhi is in activism in Uttar Pradesh, Nadu on Sunday Union Minister Mukhtar above 16 lakh in the next Nehru Stadium in Delhi for there would be more simi- the party. Athawale said he would not Abbas Naqvi has said that two days. More than 600 display and sale of their ex- lar demands made in the The Union Minister ap- create any significant im- the 'Hunar Haat' is playing artisans and craftsmen quisite indigenous hand- future. Taking a dig at the pealed to the Bharatiya pact. If he wants, he could a "phenomenal and per- from 31 states and UTs made products. farmer leaders, he said the (BJP) to give his join the RPI. Also if Bahu- fect role" in making 'Vocal participated in the Hunar Naqvi said, "Visitors en- farmer leaders are causing party RPI a total of five to six jan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief for Local' campaign a mass Haat. Artisans and crafts- joyed traditional delicacies inconvenience to the farm- seats in UP in the upcoming Mayawati also merges. movement. men from Andhra Pradesh, from every region of the Naqvi also stated that Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, country at 'Bawarchikha- more than 12 lakh people Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, na' section. Besides, dif- artisans, craftsmen and Why Punjab CM not acting have visited the 'Hunar Gujarat, Haryana, Him- ferent cultural and musical artists yet and Ministry of New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) Union Home Haat' which started from achal Pradesh, Jammu & programmes were daily Minority Affairs would pro- against gangsters? asks BJP Minister and senior February 20, 2021 and be- Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kar- presented by renowned vide employment oppor- (BJP) leader, will visit poll-bound come the proud promoter nataka, Kerala, Ladakh, artists of the country such tunities to 7.5 lakh artisans Puducherry and Tamil Nadu on Sunday to of Prime Minister Naren- Madhya Pradesh, Mani- as Vinod Rathore, Nizami and craftsmen through 75 participate in various poll-related programmes dra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' pur, Nagaland, Odisha, Pu- Brothers, Sudesh Bhonsle, Hunar Haats which will be of the party. In a statement, BJP campaign by purchasing ducherry, Punjab, Rajast- Kailash Kher and others". organised on completion of MP and media in-charge Anil Baluni said, "The handmade products of han, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Naqvi also said that 75 years of the country's in- Union Home Minister will leave for Tamil Nadu indigenous artisans and Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Hunar Haat has provided dependence. The next Hu- today and reach Chennai by 10:45 pm tonight. craftsmen worth crores of and West employment opportuni- nar Haat will be organised He will participate in various important rupees and the number Bengal participated in the ties to more than 5.3 lakh in Bhopal from March 12. programmes tomorrow." Baluni further stated that Shah will attend BJP's Puducherry core committee meeting at Karaikal. "After the core G-23 row: Cong says leaders respected but should do more in elections committee meeting, he will address a public rally at Karaikal. After the public rally, the New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) "Each of the persons who relation to Mr Azad, he respectfully say that Home Minister will attend the BJP Puducherry The Congress tried to are in Jammu are well has never complained. the best contribution to mandal and office bearers meeting in the smoothen things out after regarded in the party. Those who use the word the Congress cause is afternoon," he said. After Puducherry, Shah the group of dissenters We are proud to have "istemal" betray certain to be active not among Chandigarh, Feb 27 (UNI) initially "fuelling" the farmers' will then reach Villupuram in Tamil Nadu chose to attack the party them in our party and I things, lack of knowledge ourselves but to be active Slamming Punjab Chief Min- agitation to reap political bene- where he will attend the BJP Tamil Nadu core leadership over ignoring believe they are equally and ignorance about the in various Abhiyans ister Amarinder Singh for not fits, Joshi, who is former media committee meeting at the Theivanai Ammal them and not consulting proud to be members contemporary history of (campaigns) going on taking action against gangsters, advisor to the Punjab govern- College for Women. "In the evening, he will the party leaders in of the Congress Party the Congress and about everyday in five states senior Punjab BJP leader Vineet ment, said, "Gangster Lakha address a Vijay Sankalp rally at Jankipuram, decision making or not therefore they are part of the older history of the where the Congress is Joshi on Saturday accused the Sidhana, who is wanted by Del- Villupuram (Tamil Nadu). After that, he will building a consensus on this Congress family and party. We are proud and fighting elections. In Chief Minister of maintaining hi Police for his involvement in participate in the BJP Tamil Nadu mandal and any decision. therefore whatever I say is he is proud that he has light of what I have said "silence" against two gang- the Republic Day violence, re- office bearers meeting at Theivanai Ammal Senior spokesperson with the greatest respect held the Congress flag I don't intend to answer sters for vote bank politics."By cently attended a rally in Meh- College for Women," Baluni said. of the party Abhishek to the leaders." for more than 7 terms in those questions which not arresting gangster Lakha raj village but was not arrested Manu Singhvi said at a "I respect the traditional Parliament, 5 in Rajya sensationalize the issue Sidhana and by not transfer- by Punjab Police."Targeting press conference that legacy between Congress Sabha and two in Lok and digress from the core ring dreaded gangster Mukhtar Punjab Police for its failure to the leaders are highly and them over these last Sabha, which is roughly 40 issue," Singhvi added. Ansari to Uttar Pradesh, it is arrest Sidhana, Joshi said it "is India must play "respected" in the party three-four decades. The years. Congress President Congress supporter evident that Amarinder Singh unfortunate the police are find- but they should have done principal person in whose Sonia Gandhi nominated Tahseen Poonawala was is selective in his action against ing technical reasons, trying pro-active role on more to "strengthen" the honour this (Jammu) him as chief minister of more critical and said, "I gangsters, eyeing upcoming As- to justify their inaction to run party in the poll-bound rally was organised, Jammu and Kashmir." ask questions of Anand sembly polls salted early next away from their responsibility." Indus Waters Treaty states. Singhvi played nobody has used the "I would therefore Sharma ji and Ghulam year," Joshi said in a statement He said despite an open threat New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) The Indus Waters down the issue and said, word "istemal" (Use) in very, very gently and Nabi Azad sahab. here.Accusing the Congress of from the gangster. Treaty (IWT) brokered between India and Pakistan by the World Bank in 1960 has advantage for India to abrogate �modified' treaty will only freely into Pakistan. This has to the provision of 2.7 MAF of storage weathered three wars in 1965, 1971 and 1999 the Treaty. Water will continue to harm its interest. It will continue be arrested and for that the three water on the western rivers". "But -- as also the September 2016 attack by four flow irrespective unless structures to make noises (both domestically projects Ujh (storage of 0.82 MAF) most importantly, India has to heavily armed terrorists that resulted in the are constructed on the rivers that and internationally) about India's and Shahpurkandi Dam (0.012 build widespread awareness about death of 19 soldiers and the four attackers store the water and that will take hegemonic motives to keep the MAF) and second Ravi Vyas Link Pakistan's strategy to stall or delay and was "the deadliest attack on security several decades," he adds. anti-India feeling alive," Sinha Project have been put into fast multi-purpose projects among forces in Kashmir in two decades". "Technically, the IWT has no maintains, adding that the Treaty track. "On the western rivers the the people of Jammu and Kashmir The IWT will continue to "chug along" exit clause, so there is no question and its provisions "not only gives 'permissible storage capacity' and harness the displeasure of the and the "best option for India, which the of 'renegotiations'. However, Pakistan the water it requires as per the Treaty provisions has local political leadership about current government is following after Article XII (3) and (4) of the but on account of being a lower not been paid serious attention the provisions of IWT. At the end mulling the option of abrogation, is to Treaty provide for modification riparian vis-a-vis India, it builds in India. This again has to be of the day water is equally about optimise/maximise the provisions of the of treaty provisions BUT through a global sympathy as a victim of seriously corrected," Sinha writes. perception," Sinha explains. The Treaty," Uttam Kumar Sinha, one of India's a "duly ratified treaty" which India's hydro-aggression". At the Noting that the current framers of the Treaty had foreseen leading commentators on trans-boundary will replace the present one with same time, India needs to take government "has put many that differences and disputes will water issues, told in an interview on his the condition that cannot be corrective measures, he said. projects on the Chenab river like emerge, he says, adding that "the new book," Indus Basin Uninterrupted -- A abrogated unilaterally. "On the eastern rivers much the Bursar and Gypsa on fast track," beauty of the Treaty lies in the History of Territory & Politics from Alexander "Politically this is difficult to well that the Treaty of 1960 is of the waters in non-monsoon he contends that "many more 'Settlement mechanism' within the to Nehru" (Penguin Vintage). "There is no achieve. Pakistan knows very as good as it can get and any period (about 0.58 MAF) flow projects would be required to fulfil Treaty. SOUTH 4 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Victory procession sparks row On BSY birthday, PM calls him between Pawan Kalyan, MLA 'most experienced leader'

ArrayMatsyapuri Janasena cadres for cre- Bengaluru, Feb 27 (UNI) velopment. May Prabhu Shri (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 27 ating trouble in the Dalit Warm birthday greetings Ram bless him with a long, (UNI) A panchayat elec- colony in Matsyapuri. "If poured in from all over healthy and prosperous life," tion victory rally taken you do not change your the country, including BJP he tweeted. out by Janasena cadres behaviour, we will do it for stalwarts like Prime Minis- Union Minister for Water through a Dalit locality in you and show your Pawan ter Narendra Modi, Union Resources Gajendra Singh Matsyapuri village near Kalyan. Do you think that Home Minister Amit Shah, Shekhawat, tweeted in Kan- Bhimavaram in West Go- we are wearing bangles," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister nada wishing him good health davari led to fisticuffs and warned Srinivas. , to Karnata- and long life on his birthday. later a war of words be- Amid the pandemo- ka Chief Minister B.S. Yediy- Besides these leaders, BJP tween two leading politic nium, Srinivas warned the urappa who celebrated his chief ministers, Tripura CM in the state, Grandhi Srini- Janasena cadres that they 78th birthday on Saturday. , Madhya vas and Pawan Kalyan. will organise a 'Chalo Mat- Born on February 27, 1943, Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Around 10 p.m. on Thurs- syapuri' rally with the YSR Yediyurappa was first elect- Chouhan, Arunachal Pradesh day night, Janasena cadres family and see whether ed to the Karnataka Legis- CM and sev- were celebrating the vic- Kalyan will come or any- lature in 1983 and has since eral other BJP leaders wished tory in the sarpanch elec- body else, referring to the represented the Shikaripur Yediyurappa on his birthday. tion with fireworks and latter's father in a deroga- constituency seven times leadership, Karnataka is ac- remarkable contribution to Several leaders cutting across their procession passed tory manner. Srinivas, and Shivamogga Lok Sabha complishing new heights of Karnataka's development the party lines like former through a Dalit colony as who trounced Kalyan in constituency once. development & playing an and doing commendable prime minister H.D. Deve well. the 2019 Bhimvaram MLA Prime Minister Modi active role towards self-reli- work while uplifting the poor Gowda, Leader of Opposition "We told the Janasena election, claimed that the tweeted: "Yediyurappa Ji is ant India. I pray for his long and empowering the farm- Siddaramaiah, former Karna- celebrants not to burst ruling party leaders were one of our most experienced & healthy life. ers. "Praying for his long taka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy crackers near our place as caught fire, along with night, Bhimavaram MLA being patient despite the leaders, who has devoted Shah said Yediyurappa is and healthy life," he said. were some of the prominent there was a patient nearby the clothes of a specially- Grandhi Srinivas got wind many alleged atrocities of his life towards the welfare a dedicated leader of BJP. Yogi Adityanath tweeted leaders who wished Yediy- but they disregarded out abled woman living in that of the trouble and rushed Janasena supporters. of farmers and empower- "His dedication towards "very warm birthday wishes urappa on the occasion of his pleas and tied very loud thatched house. to the spot to control the "Kalyan must think ing the poor. Praying for his the welfare of the poor and to Karnataka CM Yediyurp- 78th birthday in Bengaluru crackers to a dried hedge Following this, he said situation, just 20 km away why he started the party. I long and healthy life." Term- farmers of Karnataka is com- paji." "He has been tirelessly on Saturday morning. Yediy- and detonated them," there was a skirmish, in- from his home. don't know why he started ing Yediyurappa as a hard- mendable," he tweeted. working towards farmers' urappa was warmly greeted Godi Sunny, a resident of volving the Dalits and the The Yuvajana Sramika a party but he is provoking working leader, BJP national Defence Minister Rajnath welfare and under his lead- by his Cabinet colleagues and the Dalit colony told . upper caste celebrants Rythu Congress Party (YS- youth and turning them president J.P. Nadda tweeted Singh tweeted that Yediy- ership Karnataka has been supporters with garlands and Sunny said the hedge leading to fisticuffs. In the RCP) MLA berated the into trouble mongers. that under Yediyurappa's urappa has been making a scaling new heights in de- bouquets. 2.67 crore Cong list in Kerala holds many surprises voters in 'Praveshotsav' campaign Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Feb by State Congress president will eventually contest. "Well Assembly elections, the Con- 27 (UNI) If the latest news Mullapally Ramachandran, let us wait and see if this new gress contested in 87 seats launched to admit children Thiruvananthapuram, coming out from the Con- might have only one candi- trend is true," said a senior and won in 22 and this time Feb 27 (UNI) Kerala Chief gress in Kerala is to be be- date from the party per seat. Congress leader on condi- the Congress party will con- Electoral Officer Tikka lieved and if it turns out to be "I really cannot believe, tion of anonymity. test in more than 90 seats. to schools in Bihar Ram Meena on Saturday true, then it is certainly going if this is true because such Ramachandran, however, The party has cleared the said Kerala has 2,67,31,509 to be a surprise for many. a thing has never ever hap- is tight-lipped and all that he name of 21 sitting legisla- Patna, Feb 27 (UNI) voters which include Kerala will go to the polls on pened in the past. Generally said was things were shap- tors and veteran K.C.Joseph, Schools from classes 1 to 1,37,79,263 women, April 6 and the votes will be what happens is that for one ing up well and everything who has won a record eight 5 are scheduled to resume 1,29,52,025 men and 221 counted on May 2. seat, there will be at least would be clear by next week, times from Irkkur seat in in Bihar from March 1 af- transgender voters. Kerala If sources are to be tak- four or five names and is ba- which will not only include Kannur district, is seeking for ter a long gap in view of will go to the polls on April en seriously, out of the 90 sically done to placate all the finalising of the distribution a change. In all likelihood, the coronavirus pandemic. 6 to elect 140 legislators for seats which the Congress faction leaders in the party of seats with the allies of the Joseph will contest from The Bihar government also which votes will be count- party will contest in the 140 and is seen as a recognition United Democratic Front, the Changancherry seat in plans to launch a 'Prave- ed on May 2. member Kerala Assembly for those who figure in the but also the list of the Con- his home district Kottayam. shotsav' campaign to enrol The polling time would -- 75 that are to be decided list, even though, only one gress candidates. In the 2016 Even though the final. students in schools. Under be from 7 a.m to 7 p.m., this campaign, special ef- with the last hour kept for forts will be made for en- Covid positive voters. rolment of students from The rules now allow for Cong calls 'coastal classes 1 to 9. first week of April during Welfare department have voters aged over 80 to avail The aim of the campaign the academic session 2020- issued a directive to all the the postal voting facility is that there should not be 21, thereby shortening the District Collectors. and in the state as there any child left in the state educational material of the He said that under this are 6,21,401 voters in this shutdown' in Kerala who does not get school earlier classes. campaign, all schools category, while there are education. In addition to In order to start a catch- would be decorated and 90,709 non-resident In- Thiruvananthapuram, Feb -- Kovalam, two time for- opportunity to take on the 50 assembly constituencies the state education depart- up course, it is necessary parents would be wel- dian voters. 27 (UNI) A day after the April mer Congress Chief Minister Left government. The fisher which have a coast in it, at ment, the Rural Develop- that all previously enrolled comed and felicitated. In the 2016 Assembly 6 assembly polls in Kerala Oommen Chandy said Chief folks are rallying behind the present the UDF has won in ment department and the students and those stu- Schools would take out a polls, 21,498 polling booths were announced, the Con- Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has oposition against Vijayan. less than 10 seats. "Just wait Social Welfare department dents who did not go to students march past on were there, but this time gress-led UDF opposition led from the front in cheating The fishing community has a and if there is even a less than have also been deployed for school should be admitted March 8 and enrolment due to the Covid pandem- began a day-long 'coastal the fishing community. sizeable presence in around 5 per cent shift from the Left this campaign. back to school. work in schools would start ic the number of polling hartal' on Saturday protest- "Had the fraudulent deep 50 assembly constituencies to the UDF, then the UDF An education depart- An education depart- from March 10. booths has been increased ing a deep sea fishing deal sea deal gone forward, the of the total 140 in the state. will have a resounding win ment official said a letter ment official said that to Officials say that com- to 40,771. Meena however between the Pinarayi Vijayan entire fishing sector would The UDF is leaving noth- and hence the UDF is trying has been sent to all the Dis- achieve this objective, a munity support would be pointed out that the poll- government and an US firm. have gone into the hands ing to chance as they know to do everything to win back trict Magistrates (DMs) re- 'Praveshotsav-Special En- taken for ensuring 100 per ing time in certain Naxal- The coastal hartal has been of a few. The fishing sector that in the past few assembly the confidence of the fishing garding the 'Praveshotsav' rolment Campaign' would cent success of this cam- affected areas would end at called by the opposition to have by now realised that polls, the fishing community community that they will not campaign. The letter said be launched between paign. Apart from school 6 p.m. "There are 549 criti- protest the manner in which Vijayan had other interests had by and large supported let them down. "On March 7, the schools have been con- March 8 and 20 for enrol- march past, art batches cal location polling booths the ruling Left government and hence, this is the op- the Left. The Latin Catholic there are two state-wide ral- tinuously closed since 2020 ment of children from would reach every village and 433 come under the tried to go forward with the portunity for them to throw community Church leaders lies one from the north and due to the Covid-19 pan- classes one to eight and and social media cam- vulnerable category and fishing project deal that will Vijayan and his government terming the deep sea fish- the other from the south dis- demic. Due to this learn- ninth grade this year. For paigns would also be run to all these booths will have be a blow to the fisher com- into the sea," said Chandy. ing project "as cheating and tricts, which will converge at ing and studies of children this, Principal Secretary spread awareness among central security cover. munity in the coastal state. Similar protests were held at ditching the fishing com- Kochi and once it happens, have been disrupted. of the Rural Development the parents. The Education Webcasting would be there Inaugurating the day Kollam and Kozhikode. For munity" has come as a shot the UDF can breathe easy," It has now been decid- department and Education official said monitoring of in 50 per cent of polling long protest near the famed the Congress-led opposition, in the arm for the Congress' said a political analyst. ed to run a three-month department and Additional this campaign would also booths," said Meena. tourist seaside destination the fishing deal has come an programme. "Of the nearly who did not wish to be catch-up course from the Chief Secretary of Social be done. Kapu reservation Expected by Oct, 5G 'Test Bed' to boost leaders summoned for telecom technology

burning train New Delhi, Feb 27 (UNI) and demonstrate various ser- demonstrating applications or pected to be ready by October tries that have announced the Amaravati, Feb 27 fight for reservation. ham, Manchala Sai Sud- Aimed at taking lead in 5G de- vices. use cases of importance to Indi- 2021," mentioned a Ministry of launch of 5G. Indian Institute (UNI) Kapu reservation On that fateful day, hakar Naidu is also one of ployment, India's ongoing proj- Providing test bed with com- an society, implement and dem- Communications document, of Technology (IIT) Madras, IIT movement leader Mu- Ratnachal Express was set the summoned persons. ect to set up 'Indigenous 5G Test plete access for research teams onstrate IoT (Internet of Things) accessed by . "The test bed Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bom- dragada Padmanabham on fire, allegedly by the Padmanabam has been Bed' is expected to be ready by to work on new concepts or ideas based systems and services in the is likely to enhance national ca- bay, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, and 41 others were served agitators, prompting the fighting for the cause of October this year to enhance na- holding potential for standard- country. pability in telecom technology, Society for Applied Microwave summons by the Railway Railway Police to file cas- Kapu reservation dedicat- tional capability in telecom tech- ization in India and on global "Keeping in view India's spe- develop indigenous Intellectual Electronics Engineering and Court for their alleged role es on Padmanabham and edly since a long time and nology, giving a fillip to Indian scale, make a test bed available cific requirements and to take Property (IP) and give fillip to In- Research (SAMEER), and Centre in the burning of a train 41 others under Sections had questioned former telecom manufacturers. Started for Indian operators to under- lead in 5G deployment, Depart- dian telecom manufacturers." of Excellence in Wireless Tech- five years ago in East Go- 146, 147, 153 and 174 un- Chief Minister and Telu- four years back in 2018 March stand the working of 5G technol- ment of Telecommunications With the launch of 5G test nology (CEWiT) are among the davari district of Andhra der the relevant Railway gu Desam Party (TDP) with total cost of Rs 224.01 crore, ogies along with security aspects (DoT) approved financial grant beds, the Ministry said it will eight collaborating institutes Pradesh. On January 31, rules. All the accused per- supremo N Chandrababu the 'Indigenous 5G Test Bed' will and plan their future networks for the multi-institute collabora- be in the category of the US, involved in the project. The test 2016, a large meeting was sons are required to ap- Naidu for not keeping his provide an open 5G test bed that is among other major goals of tive project to set up 'Indigenous the UK, European Union, Swe- bed is planned to be realized in convened at Tuni in East pear on March 3 in the Vi- 2014 election promise of can enable Indian academia and the '5G Test Bed'. Besides, the 5G Test bed' (Building an end- den, Finland, Thailand, China, stages over four versions -- ver- Godavari district as part jayawada Railway Court. providing reservation for industry to validate their prod- project is aimed at facilitating 5G to-end 5G Test Bed) in India in Japan and South Korea which sion 0 (V0) to version 3 (V3), the of the Kapu community's Along with Padmanab- the community. ucts, prototypes and algorithms networks for experimenting and March 2018...The test bed is ex- are among some of the coun- Ministry further said. OP-ED 5 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Biden administration sending wrong message to Iran regime By Dr. Majid Rafizadeh Iran is already known to support a not weak. Furthermore, taking revenge The Iranian regime has begun testing conglomerate of militias known as the against the US would deter Washington the Biden administration by escalating Popular Mobilization Units (PMU). and other parties from targeting Irani- its aggressive and belligerent policies These groups ratchet up the conflict an officials in the future. in the region. A barrage of rockets on in Iraq by engaging in various crimes, What is now crucial for the ruling cler- Saturday targeted an airbase in Balad, including torture, indiscriminate at- ics of Iran is how the new US adminis- north of Baghdad, where a US defense tacks and unlawful restrictions on the tration will respond to these attacks. company is based. A few days before movement of people fleeing the fight- Unfortunately, not only has the Biden that, a dozen rockets struck coalition ing. They have also become skilled at administration not taken a firm stance, forces at a US base next to Irbil interna- using sectarianism as a tool to gain it last week announced that it would tional airport, northern Iraq. Six people power and further Iran’s parochial, not be pursuing the previous adminis- were wounded and a civilian contrac- religious and political ambitions. The tration’s efforts to reimpose UN sanc- tor with the American-led anti-Daesh Tehran regime has even pushed the tions on the Iranian regime. This move coalition was killed. The Kurdish au- Iraqi government into recognizing the outraged several American lawmakers, thorities had to close the airport for a PMU members as “legitimate” groups, including Republican Sen. Marco Ru- short time and warned residents to stay incorporating them into the state appa- bio, who said: “Not long after Iranian- at home. ratuses and making Baghdad allocate backed forces attacked Americans in Shiite militant group Saraya Awliya wages and ammunition for them. Iraq, President (Joe) Biden is desper- Al-Dam (the Guardians of Blood Bri- It is important to point out that the ately trying to re-enter a failed deal and gade) claimed responsibility for the at- Iranian regime still intends to take provide sanctions relief to the Iranian tack on Irbil. It has also threatened to revenge on the US for Qassem Solei- regime. The president must make clear cause more bloodshed. According to mani’s killing. More than a year after that he understands that Khamenei can- was lifted in October in spite of the entering the 2015 nuclear deal. In a the Site Intelligence Group, a nongov- the Quds Force commander’s death, not be trusted to honor international fact the regime was violating all of the statement, State Department spokes- ernmental organization that monitors Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei contin- agreements, and that the United States restrictions of the nuclear deal, accord- man Ned Price said: “The United States the online activities of armed organiza- ues to mention him in his speeches. will not play into the hands of the Irani- ing to the International Atomic Energy would accept an invitation from the tions, the militia group said in a state- He warned last month: “Those who ans for the next four years.” Agency. The Biden administration has European Union High Representative ment: “The American occupation will ordered the murder of Gen. Soleimani By reversing the Trump administra- also lifted restrictions on Iranian diplo- to attend a meeting of the P5+1 and not be safe from our strikes in any inch as well as those who carried this out tion’s call to reimpose UN sanctions, mats traveling to the UN headquarters Iran to discuss a diplomatic way for- of the homeland, even in Kurdistan, should be punished. This revenge will Biden also appears to be in agreement in New York. ward on Iran’s nuclear program.” where we promise we will carry out certainly happen at the right time.” with the lifting of the arms embargo on By turning a blind eye to its aggres- turning a blind eye to Iran’s aggres- other qualitative operations.” Taking revenge for Soleimani’s killing Iran. Tehran’s leaders scored a major sion, the US is only empowering and sion, the Biden administration is only The Iranian regime most likely spon- is critical for the regime, partially be- political victory against the US, its al- emboldening Tehran. empowering and emboldening the sors this little-known militia group. It is cause Tehran has never faced such a lies and regional powers when the UN In addition, after the first attack in Tehran regime, which will further es- also likely that Saraya Awliya Al-Dam major humiliation in its four-decade Security Council in August voted down Iraq, the Biden administration an- calate its military adventurism and de- launched the rockets in order to win rule. It wants to show its proxies, mili- a proposal to extend its 13-year-old nounced that it was ready to meet structive behavior in the Middle East. the approval of the Iranian regime. tia groups and hard-line base that it is arms embargo on Iran. The embargo with the Iranian leaders to discuss re- Arab News US aims to ‘decolonize,’ but does it really mean it? named it Khuzestan. In 1971, Iran oc- something bigger — which would in- to the Houthi militia, which is ac- cupied three Emirati islands. clude not only the Gulf but also the Red cused of obstructing the delivery of Yet President Joe Biden, Malley and Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean, humanitarian assistance. Yet new US company don’t perceive Iran as a colo- which sounds more like expansionism Secretary of State Antony Blinken has nizer, only as colonized, which sug- than decolonizing. had the Houthis removed from the US gests either a lack of historical under- The Biden administration is dress- list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations standing or flagrant bias. ing up its decolonization policy as the because, he argued, the war in Yemen In his book “The Call from Algeria,” ditching of Donald Trump’s “America can only be resolved by talking to the Malley links the rise of Islamism to the First” unilateralism. In reality, the US Houthis. failure of communism in what he calls is being very choosy about just how Pursuing decolonization and com- the Third World. Leaving aside his use multilateral it wants to be. bating climate change appear to give of a term that is now deemed offensive, Biden rejoined the Paris agreement the US the moral high ground. The re- Malley fails to see that Islamism is in on climate change on his very first day ality, however, is that foreign policy is fact communism mark II. Both ideolo- in office. But the US also plans to re- never cut and dried or black and white, gies use populist rhetoric and sanction vive the nuclear deal with Iran, which but rather a frayed mess of gray areas violence. Had the Soviet Union not col- would allow Tehran to export more and compromise. lapsed, Islamism would have remained than 2 million barrels of oil a day. How The administration does not perceive a fringe movement. does that square with reducing fossil Iran as a colonizer, only as colonized, If Biden is persuaded by the de- fuel energy, one of the commitments which suggests either a lack of histori- colonization argument, the US will enshrined in the Paris agreement? cal understanding or flagrant bias. up sticks and leave the Gulf, which is The Biden team has been selective at The Biden administration seems set exactly what the mullahs have been the UN too, breaking with multilateral to put on a show of “fixing” the world dreaming of since 1979. The Iranians decisions to pursue its own unilateral by pursuing decolonization — a term have hardly made a secret of their in- policy. Security Council Resolutions it clearly does not fully understand but By Hussain Abdul-Hussain new envoy to Iran (not a universally tentions: With the US and its military 1559 and 1701 call for all militias in will still use to put a gloss on the fact There is a new administration in the popular appointment). But if Iran is forces gone, the way would be open for Lebanon to disarm and disband. For that the US, like all governments, has White House and a new watchword in one of those smaller foreign powers, Iran to step in as the dominant power “all militias,” read Hezbollah in partic- its own agenda. It will embrace multi- US foreign policy: Decolonization. Im- those in the State Department behind in the region, restructuring security ular. Yet the White House — especially lateralism when it is expedient. It will perialism, so the reasoning goes, is to the commitment to decolonize are not and turning neighboring countries into when occupied by the Democrats — “see things from the perspective of blame for all the ills of the world so, to only misguided, they are woefully mis- satellite states. prefers to talk to Hezbollah rather than smaller foreign powers” when it is ad- fix it, empires like America must “de- informed. Iran has often pressed for admis- enforce UN resolutions. vantageous. colonize.” The US, it is said, must see If imperialism equals occupying sion to the Gulf Cooperation Council, Similarly, on Yemen, the UN Secu- Under Biden, the US will pick and things from the perspective of smaller and bullying neighboring countries, which currently comprises Saudi Ara- rity Council has passed no fewer than choose where to dispense its largesse, foreign powers that it has often been at then Iran, for example, has a long his- bia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait nine resolutions imposing an arms as all empires do. Impartiality has odds with. Those words might describe tory of it. In 1936, Tehran annexed the and Oman. In fact, Iran would like to embargo, travel ban and asset freeze nothing to do with it. the worldview of Robert Malley, the Arab Kaab emirate in the south and re- go further and replace the GCC with on any individual or entity connected Arab News Pandemic highlights need for robust social protection systems By Sara Al-Mulla human right. There is no doubt that ity. In an effort to achieve this impor- Many experts deem the ongoing a nation’s most precious resource tant condition, many governments coronavirus pandemic to be the worst is its human capital. Therefore, it is have established dedicated funds that global crisis since the Second World considered a moral and public duty yield positive yearly returns through a War. Lockdown measures have result- to support vulnerable groups at dif- portfolio of investment strategies. ed in massive job losses and income ferent life stages or in precarious cir- For example, Singapore’s Commu- reductions, leaving millions of people cumstances, ensuring they are not in nity Care Endowment Fund (Com- in precarious situations. The World poverty and are able to lead happy, Care) was established as a sustainable Bank has stated that, during the nine productive lives. Social protection funding source to support low-in- months following the onset of the pan- systems can deliver a spectrum of come Singaporeans. What started demic, a total of 215 countries deliv- benefits, such as reducing poverty, with $250 million of capital, along ered 1,414 social protection measures strengthening food security, improv- with periodical top-ups, is currently to an estimated 1.28 billion people, or ing education outcomes, enhanc- valued at $1.9 billion. In 2019, the 16 percent of the global population. ing health, improving relationships, fund financed a variety of social as- Data from 126 countries reveals that reducing inequality, and promoting sistance programs worth $69 million, a total of more than $800 billion has social cohesion and inclusion. They or about 45 percent of the ComCare been invested in these response ef- also aim to boost economic produc- program’s budget. forts. tivity, reduce government expendi- Similarly, the Canada Pension The pandemic’s devastating social ture on various support services, and Plan Investment Board is a Cana- and economic impacts have brought improve state-citizen trust. dian crown corporation established into focus the shortcomings of social They usually include a suite of with a mandate of maximizing protection systems during emergen- offerings, such as cash transfers, long-term investment returns from cies. Many factors are exacerbating government fee waivers, utility sup- workers’ pension contributions. these problems worldwide, such as port, health coverage, and in-kind The fund is currently worth $475.7 reduced fiscal leverage due to de- benefits to support households that billion and is projected to surpass clining government revenues, the need to cope with losses, emergen- $1 trillion by 2032. Over the past 10 duty to support vulnerable groups at and safer than in-person transactions. erous parental leaves, are also vital. universality of the crisis affecting a cies, an inability to work, and vulner- years, it has achieved a net rate of different life stages or in precarious It is also important for policymakers Furthermore, various types of aware- large segment of the population, lim- abilities. Global lockdowns have also return of 9.9 percent and is regarded circumstances. to work on pre-emptive policies that ness programs will ensure vulnerable ited social mobility policies, and the forced governments to offer wage as a successful model on retirement Program planners can utilize the increase social mobility across differ- communities adopt positive behav- prolonged, uncertain duration of the subsidies, unemployment benefits, security. power of digital technologies to de- ent life stages. There are a number of iors and make decisions that improve pandemic. UN Secretary-General An- paid sick leave, and childcare vouch- In addition to establishing funds, it sign agile social protection systems interventions that support vulnerable their lives, such as financial literacy tonio Guterres in December said that ers to make up for lost income and is also vital to engage the private sec- that provide rapid relief during emer- communities, such as offering univer- skills and healthy lifestyle habits. “the pandemic brings new awareness employment. tor, philanthropists and civil society gencies. Many governments have sal health coverage, housing grants, If anything, history has taught us of the social and economic risks that Reimagining and modernizing so- with different causes. We have wit- benefited from this to design simple child care allowances and subsidies, that crises are windows of opportu- arise from inadequate social pro- cial protection systems should be a nessed during this pandemic their ex- online application processes, dis- educational scholarships, fee waiv- nity for improvement. By designing tection systems.” It is important to national priority for governments in traordinary efforts and contributions pense cashless payments through ers for certain public services, and social protection systems that are re- note that those countries with exist- order to protect vulnerable popula- to alleviating people’s suffering. Sup- electronic banking, and keep an elec- food vouchers. Family-friendly poli- silient in the face of emergencies and ing strong protection systems have tions and safeguard years of economic port has included cash or product do- tronic register of all beneficiaries in cies that enable parents to work and able to universally cater to vulnerable been better positioned to support and social progress. Perhaps the most nations, grants, in-kind services, food order to coordinate relief efforts with care for their children, such as flexible populations, we can safeguard de- their populations during this calam- important aspect of any social protec- vouchers, scholarships, and volun- other government agencies. As a re- working arrangements, part-time em- cades of progress. ity. Social protection is a universal tion system is its financial sustainabil- teering efforts. It is a moral and public sult, responses are quicker, less costly ployment, paid sick leave and gen- Arab News INTERNATIONAL 6 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Iran to support Syria in fight Pak ready to resolve all outstanding against terrorism issues through dialogue: Imran

Islambad, Feb 27 (UNI) Pakistan shelling from both sides, leaving casu- at a time and place of its own choosing. Prime Minister Imran Khan has re- alties of officials and civil . Tensions have been intensifying be- newed his open offer for dialogue to However, Prime Minister Imran tween the two arch-rivals since Febru- resolve all outstanding issues with In- Khan marked February 27 2021 as "Sur- ary 2019, after India accused Pakistan's dia. Khan gave his statement welcom- prise Day", congratulating the armed hand in the Pulwama terror attack and ing the ceasefire recently announced forces of the country for successfully launched an air-strike at an alleged mil- between Indian and Pakistani border conducting Operation Swift Retort, itant training camp in Jabba near Bala- security forces along the Line of Con- which led to the downing of at least two kot, Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province. trol (LoC). The Pakistani Premier said Indian aircrafts (MiG21 & SU-30) jets India claimed it had killed at least 350 the country has "always stood for peace and the capture of Wing Commander terrorists belonging to Masood Azhar, and remains ready to move forward to Abhinandan. being trained and fed there to launch resolve all outstanding issues through "The country demonstrated respon- terror attacks inside India. However, dialogue". sible behaviour in the face of India's Pakistan rejected New Delhi's claims "The onus of creating an enabling irresponsible military brinkmanship by and stated that the only casualty caused Tehran, Feb 27 (UNI) Iran will keep and stability across Syria, according to of mitigating the effects of unilateral environment for further progress rests returning the captured Indian Air Force by the Indian "botched" air-strikes was supporting the Syrian government in Tasnim news agency.The Iranian For- economic sanctions. The two sides also with India," he said. Khan's renewed of- (IAF) pilot", he said. "I congratulate two house buildings and a crow. In that fighting against terrorism, Foreign Min- eign Minister also stressed the need for urged the western states to abide by fer for dialogue to India comes after the the entire nation and salute our Armed backdrop, the latest and rare joint state- ister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a a solution that preserves the interests, the UN Security Council resolutions on Director Generals for Military Opera- Forces on the 2nd Anniversary of our ment by both countries is being seen as telephonic conversation with the Syrian sovereignty, independence and territo- Syria, said the report. The conversation tions (DGMO) of both countries mutu- response to India's illegal, reckless a major development. Analysts howev- Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad. Zarif rial integrity of the Arab country, Xinhua between the two senior officials of the ally agreed to enforce the ceasefire from military adventure of airstrikes against er, believe that New Delhi's agreement reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic will reported.For his part, Mekdad thanked regional allies followed US air strikes February 25, 2021 along the disputed Pakistan", he added. Khan said Paki- to enforcing a ceasefire at the LoC may continue its support for Syria in various Iran for supporting the Syrian people in that killed at least 22 pro-Iran fighters in LoC, which has remained extremely stan is a proud and confident nation as be due to its tense standoff with China, fields and in its efforts to ensure security the economic arena with the purpose eastern Syria on Friday morning. tense with escalated engagements of it responded with determined resolve which has been going on for months. Johnson & Johnson vaccine on track Over 18K people vaccinated Global Covid cases top for US emergency approval 113 mn: Johns Hopkins on Day 1 in S.Korea New York, Feb 27 (UNI) US regulators are working "rapidly" to finalise Washington, Feb 27 (UNI) The total number of global Covid-19 emergency use authorisation for a Johnson & Johnson vaccine which is on Seoul, Feb 27 (UNI) As many as cases has topped 113 million, while the deaths have surged to track to become America's third shot against the coronavirus pandemic 18,500 beneficiaries were inoculated more than 2.51 million, according to the Johns Hopkins Univer- which has killed 509,000 people in the last 12 months alone - the country's with the Covid-19 jabs on the first sity. In its latest update on Saturday morning, the University's deadliest year. After eight hours of non-stop debate, the high powered but day of the vaccination drive across Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that usually obscure Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Com- South Korea, a government agency the current global caseload and death toll stood at 113,389,166 mittee (VRBPAC) voted overwhelmingly in favour of okaying a single dose said on Saturday. According to the and 2,517,062 respectively. The US is the worst-hit country with Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for people aged 18 and older. Central Disaster and Safety Counter- the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,486,118 "Following today's positive advisory committee meeting outcome re- measure Headquarters, 18,489 peo- and 510,458 respectively, according to the CSSE. India comes in garding the Janssen Biotech Inc. Covid-19 Vaccine, the US Food and Drug ple across the country got their first second place in terms of cases at 11,063,491. The other countries Administration has informed the sponsor that it will rapidly work toward shots of the two-dose AstraZeneca with more than a million confirmed coronavirus cases are Bra- finalisation and issuance of an emergency use authorisation, FDA Acting vaccine on Friday, Yonhap reported. zil (10,455,630), Russia (4,175,757), the UK (4,175,315), France Commissioner Janet Woodcock said in a statement late on Friday. The "On Friday, 18,489 medical work- (3,746,707), Spain (3,188,553), Italy (2,888,923), Turkey (2,683,971), agency has already notified federal partners involved in vaccine allocation ers, healthcare workers and nursing Germany (2,436,506), Colombia (2,244,792), Argentina (2,098,728), and distribution to get ready for the rollout. Once FDA clears the J&J shot home patients received the Astra- Mexico (2,076,882), Poland (1,684,788), Iran (1,615,184), South for US use, only a few million doses are expected to be ready for shipping Zeneca vaccine at community health cific adverse reactions from vaccine also accounts for 0.04 per cent of the Africa (1,510,778), Ukraine (1,381,273), Indonesia (1,322,866), in the first week. J&J told US Congress that it expects to deliver 20 million centres and 213 nursing facilities in 17 recipients, except for mild symptoms, nation's population of 52 million. By Peru (1,308,722), Czech Republic (1,212,780) and the Netherlands doses by the end of March and 100 million by June. The company aims to metropolitan cities and provinces as such as headaches and fever.The first region, Gyeonggi Province, which sur- (1,093,899), the CSSE figures showed. Brazil currently accounts for produce around a billion doses by the end of the year. America, which be- planned," said Jeon Hae-cheol, Min- day tally of vaccination represents rounds Seoul, accounted for 3,532 of the second highest number of Covid-19 fatalities at 252,835, fol- gan its historic vaccination drive on December 14 last year, has delivered ister of the Interior and Safety, in an 6.39 per cent of 289,480 healthcare the Day 1 vaccine recipients, followed lowed by Mexico 184,474 on the third place and India 156,825 on a total of more than 70 million jabs in arms across first and second doses agency meeting. The Minister added workers and patients under 65 years by 3,072 in Gwangju and 1,922 in the the fourth. Meanwhile, the nations with a death toll above 20,000 combined. More than 47 million people in the US have received at least that there have been no reports of spe- of age who had agreed to the jabs. It capital. are the UK (122,648). one shot. 'Normandy summit Myanmar envoy to UN defies needed to resolve military regime, denounces coup United Nations, Feb 27 (UNI) In terms of military brutality -- and sadly a dramatic show of defiance Myan- as we have seen this before in Myan- Donbas feud' mar's Permanent Representative mar -- against people exercising their Kiev, Feb 27 (UNI) Ukrainian Kyaw Moe Tun has denounced his basic rights, let us act swiftly and col- Foreign Minister Dmytro Kule- country's military regime before the lectively", she added. ba has said that a Normandy General Assembly and declared he India's Permanent Representa- Four leaders summit is need- would fight for democracy. "We will tive said that New Delhi was "deeply ed to achieve the progress in continue to fight for a government concerned that the gains made by conflict resolution in Donbas, which is of the people, by the people, Myanmar over the last decades on the according to Interfax-Ukraine for the people," he said during an As- path towards democracy, should not news agency. "Despite all the sembly session on Myanmar. get undermined. He said, "Restoring efforts made at other levels, His speech won a round of ap- democratic order should be the pri- we understand that to take the plause from diplomats who were at ority of all stakeholders in Myanmar. next step, a decision is need- first astounded by his public break The international community must ed," Kuleba said during a press with Myanmar's military government lend its constructive support to the conference after talks with his that jailed State Counsellor Aung San people of Myanmar at this critical French counterpart Jean-Yves Suu Kyi and other leaders this month juncture." Secretary-General Antonio Le Drian in Paris. For his part, Le Drian. Le Drian said that laration and agreed to meet and declared the election won by Guterres's Spokesperson Stephane the French diplomat said that France will continue to moni- four months later in Berlin in their National League for Democracy Dujarric was asked at his briefing there was some progress at the tor efforts made by the parties order to continue work on re- invalid. Tun said that his loyalty was about the danger to Tun and his fam- 2019 Normandy Four summit to fulfill the obligations in po- solving the situation in eastern to the elected government of Aung and to restore the democracy". "It is through a video link that the situation ily because of his speech at the As- in Paris, Xinhua reported. litical terms, but at the same Ukraine. The declaration en- San Suu Kyi and was speaking on time for the military to immediately in Myanmar was "fragile" and had not sembly. He said, "No one should be "We approved an action time focus on compliance with visaged an updated demining behalf of the democratically elected relinquish power and release those yet stabilised. The military's takeover harmed. No one should be thrown plan, and it is still relevant, on the security component. plan, a ceasefire in the region members of parliament. He called for detained," he said. He raised his three remained only a "coup attempt" and in jail for expressing their opinion. the table. We see that many At the summit of Germany, by the end of the year and a "strongest possible action from the fingers in a salute that has become a the international community should ...Families should not be punished commitments, in particular France, Russia and Ukraine, separation of forces by the end international community to imme- symbol of the Myanmar protesters "not lend legitimacy or recognition for the actions of another member. on security, have been ob- known as the Normandy Four, of March 2020, a withdrawal of diately end the military coup, to stop demanding a return to democracy. to this regime" because "it would There needs to be freedom of expres- served for a certain period, in in Paris on December 9, 2019, heavy weaponry. oppressing the innocent people, to UN's Special Envoy Christine appear to be roundly rejected by the sion, freedom of assembly, and there particular, the ceasefire," said the parties issued a joint dec- from the demarcation line, return the state power to the people Schraner Burgener told the Assembly people". 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Bengaluru, Feb 27 (UNI) game. Once again Kothapalli New Delhi, Feb 27 Gandharv Gourav Kothapalli achieved a break in the 11th (UNI) Indian men’s and Sushmita Ravi won the before serving out for the skeet team, comprising boys’ and girls’ singles titles, match.In the girls’ final, Angadvir Singh Bajwa, respectively, in the Tattvam Sushmita, 13, was 3-0 up with Mairaj Ahmed Khan, KSLTA Under-14 Talent a break in the second game and Gurjoat Khangura, Series here on Friday. of the first set before Disha beat Kazakshtan 6-2 to In contrasting finals, came back strongly to restore win team bronze at the Kothapalli overcame third parity. shotgun World Cup in seed Kshitij Aradhya 3-6, 6-2, Sushmita, who used her Cairo on Friday. 7-5 while Sushmita stopped serve and her forehand to The Indian shooters giant-killer Disha Khandoji good use, achieved one more were not impressive in 6-4, 6-2 at the Karnataka State the first two games before set to lead 3-2 and close out break in the ninth game the individual events, Lawn Tennis Association Aradhya not only levelled the the set by winning the next before taking the first set. failing to make the cut courts.The boys’ final looked scores, but went ahead 5-3. three games in a row.In the A similar script followed in for the six-shooter final, Olympic Games quota in the individual events. spread over two days.In evenly matched, with both Aradhya broke Kothapalli’s deciding set, Kothapalli broke the second set until the fifth but gave a good account winner Bajwa and Khan, Khan shot 113 out of the first qualifying round, players showing deftness in serve in the eighth and served Aradhya’s serve in the fifth game, before Sushmita held of themselves to win but the duo couldn’t 150 to finish 28th while competitors shoot a series their movement across the out for the set.Kothapalli, 13, game and led 4-2. But the to go up 4-2 and won the set bronze in the season’s first get the rhythm going to Bajwa finished 30th with of three rounds of 25 each. court but committed silly achieved a crucial break in Aradhya ensured that the without any further damage international competition. make an impact in the an identical total score of The second day comprises mistakes, too. Kothapalli took the fifth game of the second scores were level by the 10th to win her third under-14 title. Much was expected from highly competitive field 113 out of 150 in an event two series of 25 each. Fazza Para Archery: India finish 3rd with 2 gold, 3 silver medals Dubai, Feb 27 (UNI) Rakesh third.On the final day of the until the end. The final score continues,” said Swami after losing to Russia’s Stepanida Kumar on Friday defeated competition, India claimed a read 143-135. taking the silver. Artakhinova (26-23-26-26-29) compatriot Shyam Sundar gold and two silver. The other “It was a good learning In the Compound Women 130-128.“I tried hard but shot Swami to clinch the Compound silver was claimed by Jyoti experience here. Now we go Open Final, Baliyan (27- badly in the end. Men Open gold medal as India Baliyan. back and train to shoot in 19-27-28-27) showed great However, I am happy to take finished their campaign with In an all-Indian final, Rakesh windy condition. We will be resilience to stay in the contest the silver and some experience five medals at the 7th Fazza (29-28-30-28-28) stayed ahead back here again for the World until the end, pushing even a from here. I will look to secure Para Archery World Ranking right from the first end against Para Archery Championships. tiebreaker 101-101 after the a quota from the last qualifying Championships-Dubai 2021 Swami (26-26-28-28-27) and Our preparation for the Tokyo fourth end. But the Indian fell event at the Czech Republic,” here. Overall, India finished maintained the momentum 2020 Paralympic Games short in the end by two points said Baliyan.

went into the first quarter break Bumrah released from Indian Test Germany thrash India 5-0 in first with Germany leading at 2-0.In the second quarter, the hosts squad on his request: BCCI women’s hockey match continued to put pressure on the Indian defence line and Ahmedabad, Feb 27 addition to India’s squad Dusseldorf, Feb 27 (UNI) earned a penalty corner in the (UNI) Fast bowler Jasprit for the final Test,” the BCCI World No.3 Germany side 17th minute. Bumrah has been released said.The BCCI, however, thrashed world No.9 Indian The Indian side saved the from the Indian team on did not mention the reason women’s hockey team 5-0 in the penalty corner and counter- his request, the Indian for Bumrah’s release. first match of the four-match attacked immediately. India cricket board announced Squad series here on Saturday. earned a penalty corner in the on Saturday. for 4th Pia Maertens (10th minute, very next minute. “Bumrah made a request Test: 14th), Lena Micheel (20th), However, the Germans stood to BCCI [Board of Control Virat Kohli (captain), Pauline Heinz (28th) and Lisa tall and saved India’s shot at the for Cricket in India] to Rohit Sharma, Mayank Altenburg (41th) found the back goal once again. The world No. be released from India’s Agarwal, Shubman Gill, of the net for the hosts. 3 side rode on the momentum squad ahead of the fourth Cheteshwar Pujara, The Indian team got off to and took a 3-0 lead in the 20th Test owing to personal Ajinkya Rahane (vice- a great start early in the first minute when German forward reasons. captain), KL Rahul, quarter by earning a penalty Lena Micheel found an opening Accordingly, the fast Hardik Pandya, Rishabh corner only in the second their ante and put extensive Forward Pia Maertens put the and converted it brilliantly. Eight bowler has been released Pant and Wriddhiman minute. However, the German pressure on the Indian defence. hosts in the lead with a goal in minutes later, the hosts extended and he will not be available Saha (wicket-keepers), R defensive line stepped up and They got into great positions and the 10th minute and then found their lead to 4-0 after midfielder for selection for the fourth Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, saved India’s shot at the goal. created multiple goal-scoring the back of the net once again Pauline Heinz found the back of Test [against England],” fourth Test begins here on Axar Patel, Washington Thereafter, the hosts upped opportunities. Germany’s in the 14th minute.The teams the net just before half-time. said a BCCI statement.The March 4.“There will be no Sundar, Ishant Sharma,

I expect many Indian swimmers to get PROCLAMATION REQUIRING THE A Cuts by 2024 Oly: Expert APPEARANCE OF ACCUSED PERSON Under section 82/83 Cr.P.C. Bengaluru, Feb 27 (UNI) faster.I believe everybody There is a lot of potential can swim faster, including in Indian swimmers, said world record holders.My acclaimed Sports Science prediction is that these guys Expert Dr Genadijus can swim much faster than Sokolovas at the end of a they are swimming right six-day workshop here on now,” he said. Friday. A total of 45 swimmers, At the end of the including 23 national workshop, held at the campers, were put through Resilient Dravid-Padukone Academy various tests such as Chouhan for Excellence here, Dr biomechanics-based clinches Glade Sokolavas said he went into technique analysis, swim great detail with respect to power test, start and turn One Masters the breathing techniques. analysis, lactate profiles for Mr.Murali B. Huchchannavar S/o. Basavareddi Panadappa Huchchannavar golf title “We have been training zones and recovery proprietor of M/s.Padma Paints, Office at : Sonia Nursing Home, developing different protocols. Mulagimd Road, Gadag, Karnataka State, Ahmedabad, Feb 27 (UNI) drills customized for each During the six-day stay Whereas complaint has been made before me that Accused Mr.Murali B. Huchchannavar, S/o.Basavaraddi Panadappa Huchchannavar, Aged: 31 Years, is Om Prakash Chouhan of individual. This will help of Dr Sokolavas as part the proprietor of M/s.Padma Paints, Office at : Sonia Nursing Home, Mulagimd Mhow dominated the final the coach and the athletes tests, to determine the USA on Thursday.“After of the national camp Road, Gadag, Karnataka State, has committed (or suspected to have committed) day’s proceedings to win the to understand what exactly ideal training intensity for taking these tests, the Indian in Bengaluru, SFI also the offence in Criminal complaint vide C.C. No.16/2019 on the File of VI Special Glade One Masters golf title they need to work on. each individual,” stated Dr swimmers can confirm that conducted a two-day Magistrate, Hyderabad, under section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act-1881 and with a four-shot margin at We are also doing lactate Sokolavas, who left for the there is a lot of room to be coach’s clinic for which 42 it has been returned to a warrant of arrest thereupon issued that the said Accused 17-under-199 here on Friday. Mr.Murali B. Huchchannavar, S/o.Basavaraddi Panadappa Huchchannavar, Aged: He shot a five-under-67 at the 31 Years, is the proprietor of M/s.Padma Paints, Office at : Sonia Nursing Home, Glade One Golf Resort and Barcelona, Sevilla’s La Liga title Mulagimd Road, Gadag, Karnataka State cannot be found and whereas it has been made up for his heartbreaking shown to my satisfaction that the said Accused Mr.Murali B. Huchchannavar, S/o. loss on the PGTI last week. chances to tested Basavaraddi Panadappa Huchchannavar, Aged: 31 Years, is the proprietor of M/s. Gurugram’s Manu Gandas took Padma Paints, Office at : Sonia Nursing Home, Mulagimd Road, Gadag, Karnataka State, has absconded (or concealing himself to avoid the service of the said warrant). Madrid, Feb 27 (UNI) behind Atletico Madrid, but Proclamation is here made that the said Mr.Murali B. Huchchannavar, S/o. FC Barcelona travel to the with an extra game played, WALK IN INTERVIEW Basavaraddi Panadappa Huchchannavar, Aged: 31 Years, is the proprietor of M/s. Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday Ronald Koeman’s side needs Padma Paints, Office at : Sonia Nursing Home, Mulagimd Road, Gadag, Karnataka for a game that is absolutely all three points on Saturday, State – Accused of C.C. No.16/2019 is required to appear before this court to vital to both teams’ La Liga Xinhua news agency winning 2-0, and they will answer the said complaint on or before 08-04-2021. title hopes. reported.The two teams meet again next Wednesday By order Wednesday’s 3-0 win at met in the same ground in a match where Barca will Magistrate home to Elche moved Barca a just over a fortnight ago in need to score at least twice to VI Special Metropolitan Magistrate, point above Sevilla into third the first leg of the Copa del have a chance of qualifying. Manoranjan Complex, Hyderabad. place in La Liga, five points Rey semifinals, with Sevilla However, with the league ENTERTAINMENT 8 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 Email : [email protected] / (H.O) Hyderabad Bollywood newcomer Seerat Kapoor on her stint in Telugu films

Actress Seerat Kapoor, grand- nity to explore her craft. The Shah and Tushar Kapoor in the process goes, there are nities to explore myself as an daughter of late acting guru actress, who has been part of the fi lm "Maarrich". Asked if more similarities than differ- artiste," she tells . Asked Roshan Taneja, is set to make successful Telugu fi lms such she is facing any diffi culty in ences. Both the industries be if she is facing any diffi culty her Bollywood debut after es- as "Krishna And His Leela", the her Hindi fi lm debut, the it the South or Bollywood play in the her Hindi fi lm debut, tablishing her career in Telugu "Raju Gari Gadhi 2" or "Maa actress gives a profound an- to the strengths of their indi- the actress gives a profound fi lms. She says that the two in- Vintha Gaadha Vinuma", will swer: "The greater the diffi cul- vidual cultures and audiences. answer: "The greater the dif- dustries have a lot of similari- be seen making her Hindi de- ty, the deeper one experiences From my perspective, there fi culty, the deeper one experi- ties and gives her the opportu- but alongside Naseeruddin a chance to grow.""As far as lies an ocean full of opportu- ences a chance to grow."

ctress Tara Sutaria wit- ctress Kareena Kapoor Khan has ing of the movie, he said Speaking about Katrina, few other commitments tily describes herself a shared an update on her pregnan- the team might be rolling Ali said, "Katrina has al- to wrap up before start- Acereal killer in her lat- Acy. She is fi ve months pregnant and the film from January 2021 ready started her physi- ing work on the superhero est post on social media. Tara going strong. In a new Instagram picture once normalcy is restored. cal prep. But she has a films." He also informed posted a picture on Instagram she has posted, Kareena is seen sitting in where she is seen sporting a park and soaking in the sun. "5 months KATRINA KAIF TO STAR IN ALI ABBAS black tights paired with a white and going strong PS : The #KaftanSeries crop top and leopard print continues," she wrote alongside the im- ZAFAR'S SUPERHERO FILM, PHYSICAL PREPS jacket. In the photograph, she age, which currently has over 303K likes. is seen holding a bowl of cereal On August 12, Kareena and her actor-hus- HAVE ALREADY BEGUN! and milk."Cereal killer," she band Saif Ali Khan had announced that wrote along with emojis of a they were expecting an addition to their glass of milk, a leopard and a family. "We are very pleased to announce black heart emoji. Tara, who that we are expecting an addition to our atrina Kaif, the hot- started her career as a child ac- family!! Thank you to all our well wishers test actress of Bolly- tor in 2010 with the TV show for all their love and support. Kwood, who we have "Big Bada Boom", was sub- often seen in hot avatars, sequently seen in shows like is now all set to jump in "The Suite Life Of Karan And KAREENA SHARES a superhero fl ick with his Kabir" and "Oye Jassie". The PREGNANCY UPDATE: '̍ best friend and 'Bharat' actress, who is also a singer, director Ali Abbas Zafar. had her breakthrough in Bol- MONTHS AND GOING STRONG' As per a report from a lywood with a starring role leading daily, Ali Zafar in "Student Of The Year 2" revealed that Katrina has TARA SUTARIA and was also seen in the ac- already started the prepa- tion fi lm "Marjaavaan". She ration for the superhero CONFESSES now has two fi lms coming up fl ick that is to be made in -- "Tadap" and "Ek Villain 2". two parts. BEING A "Tadap" is Milan Luthria's Spilling some more 'CEREAL remake of the Telugu hit "RX beans on the film, Ali 100". She is paired opposite told that he and his team KARTIK AARYAN KILLER' Suniel Shetty's son Ahan, who have temporarily shifted makes his Bollywood debut in to Dubai for the Super- the fi lm. Mohit Suri's "Ek Villain hero film to work with LOOKS DAPPER 2", co-stars John Abraham, Dis- an international team. ha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur. Talking about the film- FLEXING HIS STYLE SUSHANT CASE: AIIMS FORENSIC BODY & CHIC WITH SLEEK HINTS AT SUICIDE, NOT MURDER IRUS SHADES!

he forensic department late actor.According to AIIMS CBI sources remained tight lipped artik Aaryan is a star whose classy Black, and golden Jacket, check of the All India Institute sources, the forensic team in on the issue and maintained that fashion looks never go unno- it out-On the work front the actor will T of Medical Sciences (AI- its report has hinted the death the agency is probing all the angles, Kticed; he has been setting fashion next seen in comedy horror fi lm Bhool IMS) in its report to the Central of Sushant as suicide, thus re- and no angle has been ruled out yet. goals for youngsters since his debut Bhulaiyaa 2 directed by Anees Bazmee Bureau of Investigation (CBI) jecting the claims of 'poisoning' On September 28, CBI spokesperson in Bollywood. The actor has stolen and produced by Bhushan Kumar. has "hinted" that the death and 'strangling' made by the ac- in a statement said that the agency limelight from the fi lm fraternity for his Starring Kartik Aaryan, Tabu, and of Bollywood actor Sushant tor's family and their lawyer. is conducting a professional investi- fun sweatshirts and airport looks (and Kiara Advani, it is a standalone sequel Singh Rajput was suicide and The doctors of the AIIMS refused gation into the death of Sushant in dance), he is also loved for his effortless of the 2007 fi lm Bhool Bhulaiyaa not murder, sources said on to share further details as the mat- which all aspects are being looked dressy casuals. directed by Priyadarshan. He will also Saturday.The AIIMS forensic ter is sub judice.The remarks came at and no aspect has been ruled out The Pati Patni Aur Woh actor star in the Dostana 2 romantic comedy panel under Dr. Sudhir Gupta after the AIIMS forensic body sub- as of date.Sushant was found dead recently shared a picture himself look- fi lm directed by Collin D'Cunha and was formed at the request of the mitted its report to the federal on June 14 in the Mont Blanc Apart- ing handsome and captivating, he is produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Johar CBI in August to assist in giving agency earlier this week, where it ment in Bandra in Mumbai. His fam- seen just fl exing his style & chic with and Apoorva Mehta. Featuring Kartik medico-legal opinion in con- also hinted that his death was not a ily members raised suspicion of Su- sleek Irus shades. Kartik also looks Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor and Laksh nection with the death of the case of organic poisoning.However, shant having been murdered. dapper in a white tee and casually Lalwani in lead roles.

CINEMAS TO OPEN BUT WAIT ormer India Cricket MS DHONI WILL BE BACKING FOR BOLLYWOOD BIGGIES Captain Mahendra MYTHOLOGICAL SCI-FI SERIES, WIFE FSingh Dhoni, who re- WILL CONTINUE cently announced his re- SAKSHI DHONI REVEALS THE DETAILS!

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28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 PAGES-8 Reject BJP for fuel charges hike : Harish tells voters Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): candidate Vanidevi will surely work Despite that the BJP government Finance Minister T Harish Rao today for addressing their issues he said. is adopting dual standards on appealed to the voters to vote for The BJP is increasing petrol, diesel the development and ignoring the TRS graduate MLC Candidate and gas cylinder charges burdening Telangana he fumed. Surabhi Vanidevi for development the people. If that is the case why The minister accused the and address the issues. He asked the people will for the saffron party congress, BJP and left parties of why voters will support the BJP as he thundered. The finance minister misinformation campaign on the its government at the Centre fuel also slammed the Congress for the government. Our government charges. He said that there is no use name of Telangana only during offers Rs 10000 per acre under of giving votes for the BJP, Congress the polls and ignored the plight Rythu Bandhu, free 24 hours or the left parties in the graduate of various sections later on. For Power, Rythu Bhima of Rs 5 lakh to MLC polls. Because they are not in about 70 years the congress and kin of deceased farmers, pensions the government and come in the TD regimes dumped our region of to old, disabled and others. KCR way of development he reasoned. Telangana in all sectors he expressed Government kept the promise of He addressed some political displeasure. However the TRS boss giving potable waters to the rural campaigns in Uppal, Ibrahimpatnam K Chandrasekhar Rao has achieved women, built irrigation projects and others for Vanidevi who is the statehood after a long battle with the like Kaleshwaram and others. noted educationist and came from a segment comprising Mahabubnagar prime minister PV Narsimha Rao Centre. Mission Kakatiya has flourished the big family. also. The Centre copies several having been running educational The Centre did not give us rural irrigation as the community Harish Rao was given the incharge of our programs and we are ideal institutions is aware of the problems adequate funds for development, professionals getting back to the post for the polls of graduate MLC of at the national level, he claimed. of the graduates and educated increasing fuel prices, denied tribal villages to take up old work to make Ranga Reddy district for Hyderabad Since she is the daughter of former people. On voting for the TRS varsity and steel plant he charged. a living he explained.

Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): CP asks Gun license holders The City Police Commis- Centre asks states for large sioner Anjani Kumar today to deposit their weapons all gun license holders from scale vaccination the city to deposit their guns with official weapon dealers Hyderabad, Feb.27 and convey the information (UNI): Union Cabinet about the deposit of their Secretary Dr. Rajiv Gauba guns to the nearby police sta- conducted a video con- tions. ference with Chief Sec- In a statement he said that retaries of the states . He they had taken the decision emphasized the need to by keeping in view of the up- act decisively in terms of coming Graduate MLC elec- containment, surveillance tions on March 14,. He said and large scale vaccina- that they had taken the deci- tion which would help in sion to ensure law and order arresting the rising trend in the district ahead of the in the Covid cases. elections. The CP the weap- Chief Secretary So- 0.43 and less than 200 cas- 1100 locations across the ons can be claimed on March mesh Kumar, informed es are being reported daily state which has been the 24 after the completion of the the Union cabinet Sec- in the state. Occupancy in game changer in the state, elections. He warned that retary that the situation the hospitals, both private Chief Secretary observed. they would initiate action in the state is fully under and government, is also If anyone found positive, against those who did not control. low. Rapid Antigen tests immediately medicine kit comply with their orders. The positivity rate is are being conducted in is given. 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 2

(04) POLICE OFFICER’S RETIRED IN RACHAKONDA POLICE COMMISSIONERATE ON 27-02-2021

The Additional Commissioners of Police, Rachakonda Sudheer Babu, IPS., has been felicitated retiring Police Officers with Rs.20,000/- each from Employee Benefit Fund and their Share + thrift amount from Co-Operative Credit Society, Rachakonda and handed over the pension papers to them. He wishes a happy retired life. He requested them to spend quality time with family members, relatives and friends. Presenting TGOA Hyderabad Dist 2021 Diary to Sri K.Papa Rao, Dy. Transport Additional CP Sudheer Babu IPS, Smt. Shilpavalli, ADCP (Admin), Smt.Suguna, Commissioner Vigilace, Enforcement, IT &Admin, Transport Department, Govt CAO Accounts, CAO Admin Pushparaju and G.Krishna Reddy, Organization of Telangana & President, Telangana Motor Vehicles Inspectors Association By secretary of Police Officer's Association and other Officers are participated on the Sri Ravinder Anna Treasurer, TGOs Central Association, Sri M.B. Krishna Yadav, occasion of retirement. The Following Officers are as follows 1. Tajuddin Ahmed President, TGOs Association Hyderabad District and Sri Mohd Abdul Khader, ADCP, Traffic. 2. A.Venkateswarlu ACP, CI Cell. 3. K.Alluraiah, SI of LB Nagar PS. Treasurer, TGOs Association Hyderabad District Branch. 4. S. Narsi Reddy, ASI of LB Nagar PS. PRO Rachakonda WAR OF WORDS OVER JOBS HEATS UP TELANGANA POLITICS Hyderabad, Feb 26 (UNI) A the Chief Minister’s son and the figures giving department- vacancies. He said now and war of words has broken out Industry Minister K. T. Rama wise vacancies filled. He also after 7 years of TRS rule, on rolls between Telangana’s ruling Rao rejected the argument that reiterated that if anyone has any employees are 2.28 lakh while and opposition parties over the TRS had failed youngsters on doubts about our government’s vacancies are 1.93 lakh. jobs created in the state during jobs and said that 1.32 lakh jobs commitment to job recruitment, He claimed that KTR was the last six years, increasing were given in the government they can approach respective revealing false figures to mislead the political heat ahead of next sector in the last six years. He departments and clarify. graduates. He said regularisation month’s elections to two seats of said Congress could fill up just He said that the Telangana of over 22,000 TS Genco, and Legislative Council and ensuing 10,000 posts in Telangana from State Public Service Commission Transco employees is projected by-polls to the Nagarjuna Sagar 2004-2014 when it was in power recruited 30,594 employees as the vacancies filled. Assembly seat. Where are in undivided Andhra Pradesh. while the Telangana State Level A war of words also broke the new jobs created, asking KTR, as the minister is Police Recruitment Board filled out between the TRS and the the opposition Congress and popularly known, said he was 31,972 vacancies. He also gave BJP. The TRS asked BJP to give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ready for a debate on this issue. the figures of vacancies filled in details of the 12 crore jobs disputing the claims of ruling Congress spokesperson Sravan other organisations while asking created during last six years, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Dasoju was quick to accept the Congress to provide figures of in a reference to the party’s that the government provided challenge. He asked KTR to the jobs created during its 10- promise of 2 crore jobs every in 1.32 lakh jobs since 2014. come to the Telangana Martyrs year rule between 2004 and 2014. the country. BJP national Vice Open letter, challenges, Memorial at Gun Park on Friday Sravan along with supporters President D.K. Aruna joined the counter-challenges and ‘data for debate. “We will not believe reached Gun Park around noon issue. She cited the statement war’ among the parties have in your false statement. Come on Friday but KTR did not turn by the Telangana State Public heated the state politics in the with your team and the figures up. He wanted to know why KTR Service Commission’s former run up to March 14 elections funds and jobs were the three on the recruitment and current wrote an open letter instead Chairman Ganta Chakrapani to two graduate constituencies slogans of the TRS during the vacancies,” he said. KTR, who is of coming forward for an open that 32,000 vacancies were filled of the Council. The leaders are . After also Working President of TRS, debate as he had proposed, and but KTR claimed 1.32 lakh jobs reeling out statistics in support forming the first government instead issued an open letter, termed as “utter lies” the claims were provided. “People want to of their claims while their in the new state, TRS leader accusing the opposition parties of the government on jobs given. know who is telling the truth,” supporters are also waging a war K. Chandrasekhar Rao had of resorting to false propaganda He pointed out that on June she said. The war of words is on social media. promised to provide one lakh to mislead youth and students. 2, 2014 when Telangana state likely to turn bitter in the coming Unemployment has been a jobs by filling all vacancies in the He reiterated that the came into being, out of total days. Over 10 lakh graduates major issue in Telangana ever government departments. government filled 1,32,899 posts sanctioned 4.19 lakh employees, are eligible to cast their votes since its formation as a separate The TRS claims that it has in various department during the 3.12 lakh employees were on in the two constituencies of the state in 2014. In fact, water, done much more. Two days ago, last six years, and also released rolls while there were 1.07 lakh Council on March 14. 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 3 Jagruthi Kalabrindam conducted an awareness “GOOD program at ZPHS Govt school Chandanagar MORN- The South India Times ING CHIL- Reporter Serilingampalle Reporter KANAGAR “ Feb 27: Cyberabad Police GETS HUGE Jagruthi Kalabrindam gave awareness on legal aware- RESPONSE ness, She Teams, Domestic Violence, Anti- Ragging and TSIT BUREAU Eve-Teasing, Community On Saturday Chilkanagar Di- CCTV installation, negative vision Corporator Bannala effects of social media, Social Geeta Praveen Mudiraj along evils and role of Students, with officials of various depart- She teams, legal awareness, ments in the Birappagadda Drugs abuse, cybercrimes, area of the division marched online fraud, Problems of with the residents of Basti as part sure in fresh water supply, the early marriages, Domestic of the Good Morning Chilkanagar need for electric poles, the lack of violence, mobile usage, Road program from 6 am to 8 pm. Dur- lights and the need for a CC road accidents, awareness on ing the visit to Basti, the residents in some alleys. Authorities were wearing a seat belt and hel- of Basti brought several issues to directed to take appropriate ac- mets usage, and Human Traf- the attention of the corporator. tion immediately. Sanitation of- ficking, etc. In this program, In particular, many complaints ficials Chandana Chauhan Super- Krishna Prasad ACP Miyapur, raised in regard to sanitation de- visor Sudarshan Waterworks staff K Kastro SHO Chandhanagar, partment people said they were and TRS senior leaders Kokonda Ramulu SI Chandhanagar, sleeping, did not carry even a Jagan, Bingi Srinivas, Birappagad- She team Incharge ASI: Kis- principal, Staff and Students, team members, total about single work from last month gar- da Balu, Kumar, Sai, Jayamma han & She team members, kalabrindam incharge ARSI: 350 members participated in bage was not taken from the UGD and Birappagadda bastivas were Smile team Members, School Nagaraju and kalabrindam this program. manholes, the problem of pres- present on the occasion. MLC candidate Rape and mur- Modi increases fuel prices, KCR Dr. Chinna Reddy should win with the der of a woman didn’t stop welfare: Dayakar collective effort who went to Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES REPORTER Panchayat Raj Minister Er- Serilingampalle Reporter Feb 27: work as a laborer rabelli Dayakar Rao today In the wake of the graduation said that chief minister K elections in Hyderabad, Ran- THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES CRIME REPORTER Chandra sekhar Rao is help- gareddy and Mahabubnagar on Sangareddy Crime Reporter Feb 27: The ing farmers and Modi rule is Saturday, Telangana state Con- woman was raped and then brutally mur- dumping them. gress party campaign commit- dered by some thugs. Police said they He alleged that KCR didn’t tee organizers and Malkajgiri MP found signs that the woman had killed the stop welfare, Modi brought Revant Reddy, who was the chief cookie by slitting her throat in the note. in anti farm laws. At a TRS guest with the Congress main Police arrived at the scene and the Clues graduate MLC poll campaign leaders of the seven Constituency team collected evidence. The event is set in Warangal for candidate constituencies in Chevalle under to take place in the district headquarters Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, he the patronage of former Chevalle of Vikarabad. Amruthamma (38), husband appealed to the educated to MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, Chandraya, son, and daughter are from Au- support the ruling party to took part in the event and gave supally village in the Dharur zone. It was in win. direction to the floor leaders and this context that on Thursday Amritamma The minister hoped that activists. Senior Congress lead- left home for Vikarabad to work as a laborer. the educated and graduates ers from Serilingampalle met the Unable to reach home at night, the family are in favour of the TRS re- Madhapur division in-charge, members searched the vicinity of Vikarabad gime for jobs, employment D.Suresh Nayak, Mahipal Yada- as well as acquaintances to no avail. A com- opportunities and more wel- bhima he pointed out. These for him and ensure that our va, Raghunandan Reddy, Manya plaint was lodged with the police this morn- fare schemes and develop- schemes are not in the BJP friends also support his can- Satish, senior Congress leaders, ing. Police, who registered the missing case, ment in all fields the minister ruled states he said. didature, Dayakar said. rank and file, and others partici- has launched an investigation. However, said. The Centre instead of giv- The people will deny votes pated. “It is our responsibility to on the way from Vikarabad Alampalli to While the KCR govern- ing funds and schemes has to the BJP in the polls as the ensure that every activist acts re- Girigate Palli, Amritamma was found dead ment makes farming a ben- come up with the anti farm- Modi government is raising sponsibly and wins over Dr. Chin- in a field next to the railway tracks, police efit making activity, the BJP ing laws, Dayakar said. He petrol prices and bringing nareddy. The TRS party must work said. Police arrived at the scene and identi- regime is adopting a reverse said that TRS candidate Palla in false laws for the farmers. as proactively as possible to divert fied the missing woman as the woman who order he alleged. Rajeshwar Reddy is noted The minister asked to know deposits,” he said. The event was registered the missing case. Police believe We are giving Rs 10000 per for serving the people. He why the BJP regime failed to attended by a large number of se- the woman was raped and murdered. Po- acre to the farmers through has educational institutions give Rs 15 lakhs to each per- nior leaders of the Congress party lice suspect that the eggs in the note killed rythu bandhu, besides giv- and is aware of addressing son and ignored the plight of and was a success.- the cookie. ing 24 hours free power and related issues. We must vote the farmers. 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 4 AICC Spokesperson Dr Sravan Dasoju Warns KTR for Encouraging Street Rowdies

• Asks the Minister to useless fellow who surrendered government. Put together, still government. KCR doesn’t listen stop provocative politics with to Chandrababu Naidu and at- there are more than 4.5 lakh jobs to anyone. Giving away old age useless fellows like Talasani tacked Telangana agitators in the yet to be fi lled”, he explained. pensions and Rythubandhu is • Reminds KTR about his enor- past later shifted to the TRS party According to him, the Congress not only the duty of the govern- mous contribution to the TRS by purchasing a Minister seat is party has created new employ- ment. You must appoint VCs and party and Telangana movement talking about the then Polit Bu- ment by setting up new Univer- Faculty to the Universities, fi ll • Offers to Self Killing at reau Member, who has drafted sities across the state including up existing vacancies and create Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial if one-of-its-kind Manifestoes in Telangana. Mahatma Gandhi new employment. he is proved wrong on job issues Indian politics and presented it University, IIT Basara, IIT-Hy- Are your cabinet colleagues Ch Hyderabad, February 27, 2021: along with KCR and written for derabad, Palamuru University, Malla Reddy and Palla Rajeshwar AICC National Spokesperson Dr Srikrishna Committee Report, is Shatavahana University among Reddy running their Universities Sravan Dasoju while express- irrational. I wouldn’t have felt bad others were set up at that time. without VCs and half of the staff? ing his displeasure over deroga- if Balka Suman, Gyadari Satish The senior Congress party leader At a time when the TSPSC it- tory remarks made by Telan- or Errolla Srinivas, who fought expressed anger on nasty com- self is functioning without a gana Minister, Talasani Srinivas for Telangana, talked about him ments and elaborated about his head and half of the staff, how Yadav, where the latter insulted or Graduate elections, but it government. While once again personal and professional quali- can this government ensure the sincere Telangana agitator, is truly hurting. KTR must feel inviting KTR for an open de- fi cations. “I have completed my good governance to the peo- criticized KT Rama Rao (KTR), ashamed of it”, Dr Sravan fi red. bate over employment issues in MA, MBA and PhD. Worked as a ple of Telangana, he slammed. Minister for Industries, IT and Dr Sravan along with TPCC and Telangana, he said that they were Professor and also as GM at an Dr Sravan lamented KTR for Municipal Administration, for NSUI leaders including Indira even ready to come to Pragathi IT Company and drew salary in his failures to retain ITIR, NIMZ encouraging such street row- Shobhan, Anil Kumar Yadav, Bhavan or Telangana Bhavan to lakhs. But, to fi ght for the noble while doing business with Phar- dies to scold the opposition Shivasena Reddy, Mogulla Raji discuss these matters. cause and for separate state- ma City lands grabbed from leaders using un-parliamentary Reddy, Mettu Sai Kumar, Kalvala “Kiran Kumar Reddy, past CM hood, I have joined the politics. farmers at Rs 6-8 lakhs per acre words. Senior Congress party Sujatha, Rohith addressed the of erstwhile AP, has fi lled 1.6 I have been fi ghting for the and offering them for Rs 1 Crore leader warned KTR to stop play- media at Gandhi Bhavan in Hy- lakh jobs in which 84,000 jobs same before and after the for- per acre. He also suggested the ing the provocative and un- derabad. were newly created. Spent Rs mation of Telangana. And, I Minister not to embarrass the democratic politics in Telan- The AICC leader reminded 770 Crore for Skill Development won’t leave this fi ght until jus- daughter of great PV Narasimha gana instead he asked him to KTR to recall multiple visits to his to provide training and self em- tice is done to the unemployed Rao, globally recognized intellec- focus on creating employment residence in 2009 requesting him ployment to over 5,00,000 youth. youth and the 1,200 families of tual, for the sake of winning MLC to over 40 lakh beleaguered un- for joining the TRS party at a time Prime Minister Modi (the then Telanana Martyrs. KCR himself elections. He said that the Grad- employed youth in the state. he was working with Chiranjeevi CM of Gujarat) praised and rep- revealed the number of Martyrs uates are ready to teach a lesson “A 10th fail street rowdy, politi- who treated him like a brother. licated it in Gujarat and across but escaped from his prom- to the TRS party which is encour- cal beggar and land grabber, Ta- Reiterating the statement made India which is Congress party’s ises such as Rs 10 lakh ex gra- aging migrated leaders who are lasani Srinivas Yadav, who has by KTR about 1.32 lakh job re- accomplishment. But, as per tia, 3 acres land, government taking shelter like a snake in the utterly insulted the Telangana cruitment is fake and fabricated, Biswal Commission the current job and 2BHK house”, he said. ants’ nest. He further warned agitation and also the family of Dr Sravan offered to be roamed vacancies are 1.91 lakh in Telan- Further criticizing KCR and KTR that they will fi ght on employ- KCR is now being encouraged with half shaved head or self kill- gana. About 1.2 lakh contract who have been deliberately be- ment issues from Gully to Zilla by shameless KTR to insult the ing by cutting his throat at the employees are working without traying not only the unemployed along with NSUI, Youth Congress self respect of highly educated, Telangana Martyrs Memorial if regularization. More than 1.5 youth, but also the farmers and and won’t spare the arrogant pol- sincere, dedicated and commit- he is proved wrong on his allega- lakh jobs should have been cre- every section of Telangana, Dr itics being played by KCR and his ted Telangana agitator like me. A tions about the vacancies in the ated during the last 7 years by the Sravan said, “This is a careless family. 178 new Covid cases in KTR offers Rs 10 lakhs to Telangana T’gana, tally 2.98L protagonist Chiranjeevi Hyderabad, Feb 27 (UNI) Mehboobnagar, Manche- in the past 24 hours, rais- Telangana on Saturday re- rial and Nizamabad (6 each) ing the statewide death toll Hyderabad, Feb.27 Chiranjeevi expressed grat- corded 178 new Covid-19 and Jagityal, Khammam and to 1,633. Even after one (UNI): In a gesture IT Min- itude to the minister at the cases, raising the state’s Yadadri Bhongir (5 each). week, the southern state’s ister K T Rama Rao today right time. They thanked tally to over 2.98 lakh, even Although the total number Covid fatality rate stands at offered Rs 10 lakhs of fi nan- the minister for the amount as 148 more people recov- of cases have crossed 2.98 the same 0.54 per cent rate, cial assistance to Telan- towards treatment. ered from the virus in the lakh, the number of active compared to the national gana protagonist Dr Kolluri Meanwhile the health past 24 hours, offi cials said. cases in the state stood at average of 1.4 per cent. Pow- Chiranjeevi who is in a pri- minister Etala Rajender has Hyderabad accounted for 1,939, rising from 1,715 a ered by 148 more recoveries, vate hospital. Chiranjeevi called on the patient and the highest number of cases week ago, more than the total number of recoveries fought 1969 Telangana agi- consoled the family mem- at 30, followed by Medchal neighbouring Telugu state in Telangana has crossed tation and recent agitation bers. He asked the doc- Malkajgiri (20), Rangareddy of Andhra Pradesh. 2.95 lakh, narrowing the of statehood. tors attending him to offer (15), Karimnagar (10) and Surprisingly, both the gap between total cases The minister on knowing the health condition of better treatment. He said Warangal Urban (9). Telugu states are report- and recoveries. The state’s of Chiranjeevi is on a ven- Chiranjeevi and offered Rs that Chiranjeevi played a Among other places, ing rising active cases af- recovery rate dropped to tilator support at a private 10 lakhs from Chief Minis- key role in the statehood Adilabad and Sangareddy ter reporting drops in this 98.8 per cent, which is still hospital in Gachchibowli ter Relief fund towards his movement. Both in 1969 (8 each), Nalgonda and category. Meanwhile, one higher than the national spoke to his family mem- treatment. and recently he fought for Rajanna Siricilla (7 each), more Covid death occurred average of 97.1 per cent. bers. He inquired about The family members of the statehood he added. 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 5 Hyderabad: 1,600 Trainee Civil Servants at Dr MCR students graduated HRD Institute Turn Chefs from Gurunanak Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): Trainee Civil Servants at Dr MCR HRD Insti- institutions tute Turn Chefs, Salespersons, and Businessmen for a Day as a Part of Their Learning The 121 trainee Civil Servants, belonging to 22 States and 9 Services, who are attending Special Foundation Course at Dr MCR HRD Institute, rolled out FETE-The Ut- sav, a day- long food-cum-recreation extravaganza, and thereby turned the Ramadasu Mandapan at the In- stitute into a sprawling kitchen. For a change, the academic ambience at the Institute gave way to fun and In order to keep the guests engaged cers, Faculty, and Staff of the institute frolic. It was a pleasant surprise to see and entertained, the event offered an visited the stalls and relished the food the trainee Civil Servants dishing out array of exciting games and activities, items and sportingly tried their hand mouth-watering delicacies, selling including Khelenge India to Badlenge at the games and activities on display. them as hard-core salespersons, gen- India, Khismat ki Goli, Balti me Sikka, Harpreet Singh, DG of the Institute erating profi ts, and donating them to Gajni Game, Dart Board, Double Your (FAC) & Principal Secretary inaugu- an NGO, for a socially-relevant cause. Coupons, etc. “FETE-The Utsav pro- rated FETE-The Utsa, in the presence Even though the trainee Civil Ser- vided a rare opportunity for us not of Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka, ADG vants are not regular chefs, they only to internalize the pain and pa- of the Institute, and other Dignitar- Hyderabad, Feb.27 Over postgraduate courses in the believed in their abilities, put heart thos of small-time self-employed per- ies. He congratulated the trainee Civil 1,600 students of Gurunanak institutions. The certificates and soul in their efforts, and thereby sons, but also to enrich our adminis- Servants for proving, beyond an iota Institutions graduated at the were presented to the stu- churned out lip-smacking dishes. trative acumen”, observed the trainee of doubt, that they not only have the 16th Graduation Day held at dents by Sardar Gagandeep The food items for sale refl ected the Civil Servants unanimously and add- ability to crack the world’s toughest their campus in Ibrahimpat- Singh Kohli, the Vice Chair- true diversity of the batch of the train- ed that by coming together and help- examination but also are endowed nam here on Saturday. man of GNI and Dr HS Saini, ee Civil Servants. The dishes on sale ing each other in making this event a with multiple talents to conceptu- he graduating students Managing Director of the included Fish Curry, Pongal, Masala grand success, they fully understood alise and execute business projects. received their certificates at institutions. Sardar GS Kohli Dosa, etc. from Southern Zone, Bam- the importance of the people-related On this occasion, Harpreet Singh, the graduation ceremony, congratulated the students boo Shoots Chicken, Eromba, Red skill, which is the mantra of success. released copies of the Newsletter of 951 students were placed for getting placements in re- Rice, etc. from Eastern Zone, Chole Electrifying background music and the Spl FC, “Saanjha”. “FETE-The Ut- in various reputed organ- puted organisations despite Bhatore, Lemon Chicken, etc. from hit Bollywood numbers brought out sav provided a rare opportunity for us isations including multina- facing the challenges of Cov- Northern Zone, Kachori Churma, the true essence of the grand food not only to internalize the pain and tional companies, a press id pandemic and added that Malpua, Jal Jeera, etc. from Rajast- and games festival. Right from the pathos of small-time self-employed release said. Out of these, it was a tough year for every- han, Pav Bhaji, Bombay Masala Pav, word go, the trainee Civil Servants persons, but also to enrich our ad- 38 students received gold one but the students took up Faluda, etc. from Western Zone, Litti sported a happy-go-lucky attitude ministrative acumen”, observed the and silver medals, for secur- the challenge and bagged Choka, Champaran Chicken, Banara- apart from their colourful and ethnic trainee Civil Servants unanimously ing the top two positions in placements at top organisa- si Paan, etc. from UP. wear. The trainee Civil Servants, Offi - and added.. various undergraduate and tions. Revanth reddy hits out Honda 2Wheelers India Inaugurates at CM KCR BigWing Topline in Hyderabad Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): that state minister KTR did Hyderabad, Feb.27 (NSS Honda Congress Party MP A. Re- not have any right to speak Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. vanth Reddy today slammed on the issue of recruitment Ltd. (HMSI) today elevated the CM KCR and mocked that of the government jobs. He Go Riding spirit with the inaugu- the CM got five jobs in his made these remarks while ration of premium big bike busi- own family due to the for- Campaigning for the party’s ness vertical- the Honda BigWing mation of separate Telan- MLC candidate G. Chinna Topline in Hyderabad. Speaking gana state by their party Reddy from the Hyderabad on the inauguration of BigWing president Sonia Gandhi. He , Ranga Reddy and Mah- Topline Yadvinder Singh Guleria, alleged that while CM KCR bubnagar Graduate MLC the Director – Sales and Market- had cheated the people of seat. Reddy urged the vot- ing of the Honda Motorcycle and the state by promising a ers of the constituency to Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “Our job for every household of to his own family members. vote for Chinna Reddy in focus is on expansion of Honda the state , Prime Minister Referring to the statement the upcoming elections. He BigWing (Honda’s exclusive pre- da’s entire premium motorcycle tion of its premium motorcycle Narendra Modi cheated the of CR Biswal committee alleged that CM KCR had mium motorcycle network) to range. Through this new premi- business network with the inau- people by promising 2 crore that the state has 1.91 lakh given the party ticket to for- deliver a truly differentiated im- um outlet, we aim to take Honda’s guration of BigWing Topline last jobs. He said that while vacant government Jobs in mer PM PV Narasimha Rao’s mersive experience closer to cus- fun motorcycles closer to custom- year in Gurgaon. He said that Modi gave job to his party the state, he asked the state daughter S. Vani Devi as he tomer. Today, we are delighted to ers in Hyderabad.” they would expand the number MP from the state Kishan government as to what hap- was scared of losing in the inaugurate our marquee BigWing He said that the Honda of BigWing outlets to 50 across Reddy, CM KCR gave jobs pened to all the Jobs.He said MLC elections. Topline in Hyderabad for Hon- 2Wheelers India laid the founda- the country. 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 6 4 causes of ‘Zoom fatigue’ identified Piece of cake: New York, Feb 27 (UNI) As “When you’re standing up Pandemic sweetens logging onto popular video chat there and everybody’s star- platforms to connect with col- ing at you, that’s a stressful leagues, family and friends has experience.” Another source cake sub-segment, become the new normal amid of stress is that, depending on the pandemic, Stanford Univer- your monitor size and whether attracts bigwigs sity researchers have identified you’re using an external moni- four consequences of prolonged tor, faces on videoconferenc- Pandemic-induced acceleration in video chats that can contribute ing calls can appear too large consumption of bakery items has at- to the feeling commonly known for comfort. When someone’s tracted food majors to venture into the as “Zoom fatigue.” face is that close to ours in real “sweet and convenient” sub-category According to the study, four life, our brains interpret it as an of packaged cake segment. At present, primary reasons why video intense situation that is either the industry estimates the sub-seg- chats fatigue humans are -- ex- in videoconferencing, com- commonly known as “Zoom fa- going to lead to mating or to ment’s revenue generation capacity of cessive amounts of close-up munication Professor Jeremy tigue.” “Videoconferencing is a conflict. “What’s happening, in over Rs 2,500 crore per annum. In the eye contact is highly intense, Bailenson, founding director of good thing for remote commu- effect, when you’re using Zoom recent past, major food segment play- seeing yourself during video the Stanford Virtual Human In- nication, but just think about for many, many hours is you are ers such as Mondelez-owned Cadbury, chats constantly in real-time is teraction Lab (VHIL), examined the medium - just because you in this hyper-aroused state,” ITC Sunfeast, and others have entered fatiguing, video chats dramati- the psychological consequenc- can use video doesn’t mean you Bailenson said. Until the plat- into this niche category. cally reduce our usual mobility es of spending hours per day on have to,” Bailenson said. Both forms change their interface, Accordingly, market observers cited and the cognitive load is much these platforms. In the study, the amount of eye contact we Bailenson recommends taking food safety, in-house consumption higher in video chats. Just as published in the journal Tech- engage in on video chats, as well Zoom out of the full-screen op- and differentiated product offerings “Googling” is something akin nology, Mind and Behavior, as the size of faces on screens tion and reducing the size of the as the prime factors for the over 20 to any web search, the term Bailenson assessed Zoom on its is unnatural, according to the Zoom window relative to the per cent annum revenue growth of the “Zooming” has become ubiq- individual technical aspects. He study. “Social anxiety of public monitor to minimise face size, sub-segment. “The current pandemic uitous and a generic verb to has identified four consequenc- speaking is one of the biggest and to use an external keyboard has led to some profound shifts in replace videoconferencing. es of prolonged video chats that phobias that exists in our popu- to allow an increase in the per- buying patterns and consumer prefer- Prompted by the recent boom he says contribute to the feeling lation,” Bailenson said. sonal space bubble. ences,” said Madhur Singhal, Practice Leader - Consumer and Retail, Praxis Global Alliance. “Cakes also produce Travelling alone can be the most therapeutic a higher price realisation per unit of raw material consumed. Therefore, it Travelling alone can be the most limited to just one season. Whether is not surprising that packaged food therapeutic form of self-indul- you plan your trip in the summer, brands are looking at doubling down gence! By traveling alone, one can autumn or winter, Switzerland will on this product category,” he added. A engage with their new surround- always welcome you with tower- case in point is the ITC Sunfeast, which ings unfiltered by the prejudices, ing alpine peaks, emerald green had forayed into the cake segment in tastes, or preferences of a travel- valleys and shimmering blue lakes! 2018. “Within two years after leading ing companion and connect with In Switzerland- cheese and choco- category growth in the layered cakes the soul of the place by hanging late will be your go-to choice of segment, with a 22 per cent market out with the locals Switzerland is food. But Switzerland’s local cui- share, Sunfeast decided to expand its a solo traveller’s haven, one of the sine has the influence of 3 differ- cakes portfolio and consolidate it un- safest and easiest places to navi- ent cultures- German, French and der a new sub-brand ‘Sunfeast Caker’, gate, - the sheer variety of things to Italian, so whether you are a meat which we have just launched,” said Ali see and do ensures that your solo lover or vegan, you will never run Harris Shere, Chief Operating Officer, trip is a memorable one, especially out of options to eat! If you are on Biscuits & Cakes Cluster, Foods Divi- if it’s your first! Here are some of a budget, many restaurants offer a sion, ITC. the activities we recommend you “meal of the day”. which includes a “The cake category in India has been should add to your itinerary! Not salad/soup, a choice of 2 or 3 main growing at a very promising pace. just a place to stay, but to experi- courses and a dessert. Many moun- Given that it is a large category, and ence: Switzerland has a number tain excursions offer a ‘picnic’ op- with our experienced play in the bis- of reasonably priced youth hostels tion where you can carry your own cuits segment, we believe it is the right around the country that are clean, meal. Another must try when trav- time to expand our foothold in the safe, centrally located and with efficient network of public trans- The Bernina Express is highly re- eling to the country is Swiss Wine; segment.” According to Pinakiranjan a choice of single room, double port- from the high-speed and fa- com mended! With the stunning one of the country’s best kept se- Mishra, Partner and National Leader, room and bunk beds with central mously punctual trains to buses, landscapes and action-packed crets is that almost all regions in Consumer Products and Retail, EY In- kitchens and lobbies and lounges boats and trams. The Swiss Travel activities, Switzerland will surely Switzerland produce their own dia: “The bakery industry in India is - perfect if you’re looking to meet pass offers exciting discounts on unravel the hidden adrenaline wines. The Viognier, Pinot Gris and driven by changing customer prefer- other travellers. Other than hos- most mountain excursions and junkie in you! Whether you choose Chardonnay from Lake Geneva ences and lifestyles. There is higher tels, travellers can choose to stay gives you a free entry to almost 400 to jet ski over crystal blue waters, region and Merlot Bianco from Ti- demand for healthier products and in single rooms available at lower museums! A part of the country’s dive from the sky into lush green cino are particularly well known. alternatives post Covid-19 as bakery rates than double rooms, in most heritage and history, Switzerland’s valleys or ski down steep terrains However, if you consider yourself products are now frequently con- hotels- whether budget, mid-priced panoramic train routes are among of the snow-capped alps, there’s a wine connoisseur a trip to the La- sumed daily as compared with being or luxury. The ultimate travel part- the most beautiful rail routes in the an adventure to suit every person vaux vineyards is a must! When you a treat.” “The outlook for the Indian ner- The Swiss Travel Pass: world. To experience Switzerland’s when in Switzerland. We recom- are done trying the rich wines and bakery industry seems quite optimis- When travelling solo, a Swiss majestic mountain scenery, idyllic mend trying mountain biking or scrumptious Swiss Delicacies and tic, with the projected market value Travel Pass is a boon! Swiss Travel valleys and villages; along crystal- e-biking or sliding down the fastest are craving a taste of home you can likely to surpass $12 billion by 2024, System makes traveling alone in clear lakes and ice-blue glaciers- a Toboggan Run in Pilatus. The best try one of the many amazing Indian growing at a CAGR of 9.3 per cent be- Switzerland trouble-free with their journey on The Glacier Express, or part? Your daring escapades aren’t restaurants in the country. tween 2019 and 2024.” 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 7 66% healthcare workers report mild side-effects post-vax

New Delhi, Feb 14 (UNI) A 24 hours of the onset. “37 per the linear correlation between survey conducted by noted public cent (1,225) of the respondents age and post-vaccination health experts indicated that the revealed that their symptoms symptoms suggested that the side-effects post-vaccination, did not prolong more than a day reactogenicity of the vaccine or ‘reactogenicity’ in medical while 31 per cent showed that declined with age; means the linguistic, is likely to occur in their symptoms lingered for 48 chance of having symptoms 66 per cent of the healthcare hours, while only 6 per cent of decreased with advancing of workers which are most probably claimed that their symptoms age. The frequency of symptoms to subside within a day of their stretched beyond the duration was found highest, 81.34 per onset. of 48 hours,” the survey showed. cent , in respondents aged The survey, which compiled Speaking to , Dr. Rajeev between 20-29 years followed the responses from 5,396 Jayadevan, past president Indian by 30-39 years (79.57 per cent), respondents, all healthcare Medical Association, who is one 40-49 years (67.94 per cent), 50- professionals, who had received of the researchers of the survey, 59 years (58.23 per cent), 60-69 Covid vaccines, showed 66 per cent), nausea (8 per cent) and respondents were not severe in said that one of the key takeaways years (44.76 per cent), 70-79 years cent of them reported at least Diarrhoea (3 per cent) while nature or required hospitalisation. from the survey is that vaccines (33.73 per cent), and 80-89 years post-vaccination symptoms. tiredness (45 per cent) being Besides, the survey also pointed are safe and there is no need (7.43 per cent).Jayadevan said The respondents in the survey the most prevailing one. “The out that in 90 per cent of the to fear that it will harm ones’ that younger people produce a lot stated that the most commonly occurrence of other symptoms cases, the symptoms were either body.“If over 5,000 people who of inflammatory cytokines which reported symptoms they such as sore throat, insomnia, milder than expected or met took it (vaccines) and reported elicit reactogenicity (symptoms experienced after immunization giddiness rigor, allergic rash, the expectation of the vaccine no serious problem, then that is in layman terms) which is why were Myalgia (44 per cent), fever chills, vomiting, syncope were recipient. Meanwhile, the survey a considerable reassurance that they have vigorous response (34 per cent), headache (28 per reported 1 per cent or less,” illustrated that side effects among the general public can take the to the vaccines, whereas it is cent), local pain at injection site study said. It also noted that the most of the respondents did vaccine,” he reaffirmed. Another found lower in elder population. (27 per cent), joint pain (12 per the symptoms reported by the not last beyond the duration of key finding of the survey was However, he added. Vast cracks free huge iceberg in Delhi: 1,856 health workers Antarctica London, Feb 27 (UNI) Almost a decade af- get 2nd Covid shot ter scientists at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) first detected growth of vast cracks, a huge iceberg, more than 20 times the size of Man- Healthcare workers who (35), a nursing official, arrived hattan, in Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf has now were given the first Covid for his second shot. He said, broken off. vaccine dose on January 16, “Before the first shot, since it The first indication that a calving event when the vaccination drive was a new vaccine, I had some was imminent came in November 2020 when kicked off across the country, fear. But now I have none. a new chasm -- called North Rift -- headed took their second shot on My behaviour and the towards another large chasm near the Stan- Saturday. Of 4,319 who got protocol I follow may not comb-Wills Glacier Tongue 35 kms away, BAS their first shot, 1,856 turned up change much but I feel more said in a statement on Friday. on Saturday.The vaccines — assured now.”Ramesh Chand North Rift is the third major crack through Serum Institute’s Covishield Keshav (60), a senior doctor at the ice shelf to become active in the last de- and Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin RML’s cardiac anaesthesiology cade. — have the same course and department, said he would During January, this rift pushed northeast schedule: two doses, four take the second shot next at up to 1 km per day, cutting through the weeks apart. daily.” At Lok Nayak Hospital, may have read that…,” he week: “I was busy, and it was a 150-metre-thick floating ice shelf. At Ram Manohar Lohia where patients are getting said.Among those who took half-day. I shall go on Monday. The iceberg was formed when the crack Hospital, where Covaxin is Covishield, nodal officer Dr the second dose was Jitender Now that some herd immunity widened several hundred metres in a few being given, 19 out of 31 who Amit Gupta said, “Six out of Singh Chauhan (38), a security is there in the city, this hours on Friday, releasing it from the rest of were vaccinated on January 16 the 32 who were vaccinated guard at RML. “Dealing with vaccination will further help floating ice shelf. turned up. on January 16 turned up. We the public at a hospital during in combating this illness in the “Our teams at BAS have been prepared for Dr Neelam Roy, nodal called the rest, they said they Covid times is not easy. It long run.” The city vaccinated the calving of an iceberg from Brunt Ice Shelf officer of the vaccination would come next week.” used to put immense stress 13,768 beneficiaries, including for years,” said Professor Dame Jane Francis, centre at RML, told The Indian Gupta added that as on me, and I feared infecting first and second doses for Director of British Antarctic Survey. Express, “Considering it is a per guidelines, this was my parents. Now I feel more healthcare and frontline “We monitor the ice shelf daily using an Saturday and a half day, many permissible. “The Centre’s confident…”Chauhan said workers Saturday, out of which automated network of high-precision GPS people said they shall come guidelines prescribe 4-6 he had a slight fever for a few six cases of AEFI (adverse event instruments that surround the station, these on Monday. The centre is weeks, even 8 weeks, between days after his first shot. At Lok following immunisation) were measure how the ice shelf is deforming and vaccinating 300-350 people the two shots. Many people Nayak, Sanjay Kumar Saini reported. 28 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 2021 THE SOUTH INDIA TIMES 8 TPCC Chief reiterates demand for court-monitored CBI probe into advocates’ murder

Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): carried out by the local police. He Legal Cell to extend all possible Telangana Pradesh Congress alleged that a few police officials, help to the family of Late Vaman Committee (TPCC) President & including Police Commissioner Rao and Nagamani. He said that MP N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said Satyanarayana, were allegedly the TRS Government was alleg- that the Congress party would acting as TRS agents. Therefore, edly trying to shield the culprits not keep quiet until all culprits he said there were serious doubts as they belong to the ruling par- involved in the murders of ad- that the double murder investi- ty. However, he asked the Legal vocates Vaman Rao and his wife gation might be influenced and Cell to keep a track of all devel- Nagamani were punished by the hushed up. opments in the case.Meanwhile, court. The lawyer couple Reddy said that while the Chief Uttam Kumar Reddy asked the was brutally murdered in broad Minister appears reluctant in Legal Cell to campaign in favour daylight in Peddapalli on Febru- ordering a CBI probe into the of Congress MLC candidates ary 17, 2021. matter, the local police was not from Graduates constituencies Accompanied with MLA D. gathering the call data records Ramul Naik (Warangal-Nalgon- Sridhar Babu, DCC Presidents any confidence in the investiga- Speaking to media persons of the accused and the victims da-Khammam) and G. Chinna Komaraiah , Laxman and Prakash tion of the local police. Respond- later, Uttam Kumar Reddy said it to unearth the larger conspiracy Reddy (Hyderabad-Rangared- Reddy, ex-MLA Vijaya Ramana ing to this, Uttam Kumar Reddy was highly unfortunate that Chief and unmask the people involved dy- Mahabubnagar). Legal Cell Rao and other leaders, Uttam Ku- informed that the Congress lead- Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao in the double murder. He said Chairman Damodar Reddy said mar Reddy met the parents and ers have already met Governor has not even condemned the that the Congress party would that a meeting with advocates family members of late Vaman Dr. de- murder or assured speedy justice take up the matter with the Chief would be convened next week in Rao and Nagamani in their house manding a court-monitored CBI in the matter. He described the Justices of Supreme Court and connection with the MLC polls. in the Manthani constituency on investigation. He assured the double murder as a result of a High Court, besides raising it Later, Reddy, along with candi- Saturday. He conveyed the con- family of all support and said that high-level conspiracy hatched by in the Parliament. Earlier in the date Ramulu Naik, visited Ka- dolences and sympathies on be- the Congress party would not TRS leaders, in connivance with day, Uttam held a meeting with katiya University and interacted half of the entire Congress party. keep quiet until every individual the sand and land mafia. He said TPCC Legal Cell through Zoom with the students and faculty Kishan Rao, the father of Late involved in the crime is punished expressed dissatisfaction over App. Addressing the meeting, seeking their support in the MLC Vaman Rao, said he did not have by the law. the pace of investigation being he advised the office bearers of elections. Vote for Vanidevi: Srinivas, Prashant ask graduate voters Hyderabad, Feb.27 (UNI): Ministers V Srinivas Goud and V Prashanth Reddy to- day said that the TRS rank and file should work for victory of Surabhi Vanidevi in the gradu- ate MLC polls. The ministers hit out at the BJP and the Con- gress for indulging in blame game for the polls. While the BJP regime is burdening people with fuel price hike, the con- gress is as usual making false charges, they said.Though IT said. It is apt to select Vanidevi investments and employment and Industries Minister KT as the TRS candidate at a time for state development they Rama Rao gave details of jobs when the state government said. No other BJP ruled states offered in the state and the op- conducts birth centenary cel- are able to give many jobs as position parties are making ebrations of PV Narasimha Rao. Telangana is doing. If the BJP false charges, they said.Chief KCR offers a fitting tribute to proves it wrong we are ready to Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao the former prime minister who resign, they said.The ministers has selected Surabhi Vanidevi rode the nation to the next level asked the graduate voters to see as the TRS candidate for gradu- of financial reforms and robust that the TRS candidate wins the ate MLC polls for Hyderabad growth, the ministers said. polls for development and ad- Mahabub Nagar and Ranga They accused the opposition dressing their problems. The Reddy segment. parties of mudslinging during polls are crucial for our victory Despite being the daughter of the polls and stall development and it is possible with active co- former Prime Minister P V Nara- through filing false cases. The ordination they asserted. They simha Rao, Vanidevi maintains government is in the forefront attended a poll preparatory a low profile. She is aware of of welfare and development in meeting in Mahabubnagar here education and issues pertaining all sectors. and asked the party activists to the graduates and educated With support by TSiPASS and leaders to take the schemes in the state and elsewhere they the government brings huge to the doorsteps of the people.