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VOL 7 ISSUE 23 ● DALLAS ● JUNE 06 - 13, 2019 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news US House passes Bill to protect 'Dreamers' No Narendra Modi-Imran Khan Meeting Republican-controlled Senate unlikely to consider it Planned on the Sidelines of SCO, says MEA Modi will be attending the summit in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek on June 13-14 NEW DELHI (TIP): There is no confirmation of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan on the sidelines of the summit meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Ministry of External Affairs declared on Thursday, June 6. The Speaker Nancy Pelosi participates in a rally clarification comes just a day before Mr. with House Democrats on the American Dream and Promise Act on Capitol Hill in Modi begins his first round of foreign Washington, D.C., June 4, 2019 trips with stops in Maldives and Sri Screenshot CNN Lanka where sports diplomacy and counter-terror will be on the agenda. "To WASHINGTON (TIP): : The US the best of my knowledge I am not House of Representatives has voted to aware of any bilateral meeting being set protect so-called "Dreamers" and contd on Page 32 establish a path to citizenship for more than 2 million immigrants who Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his contd on page 32 Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan Dr. VK Raju honored with Sudan on the Brink: death toll rises to Lifetime achievement Award for 100 as bodies found in Nile, say doctors

A Sudanese protester stands on a medical service par excellence barricade in Khartoum on Wednesday, June 5 Dr. VK Raju, well CNN Screenshot known Ophthalmologist from Morgan Town, VW ( third from left)was honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for medical service par excellence by North America Telugu Society (NATs) at their 6th Convention at Irving Convention Center. Dallas, TX May 25.To Dr. Raju's left is Sam NEW YORK (TIP): The death toll the capital Khartoum, before scores of Maddali, a from June 3 attack on the sit-in of bodies were found dumped in the river Director of the Eye Sudan's pro-democracy protesters has by the paramilitary Rapid Support Foundation of risen to 100, after 40 bodies were Forces (RSF), said the CCSD, which is America. recovered from the River Nile, according close to the protesters. to the Central Committee of Sudan The head of Sudan's ruling military DALLAS, TX (TIP): Founder and from the global humanitarian Doctors (CCSD), says a CNN report. council, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al- President of The Eye Foundation of organization in his initiatives. Sixty people were reported to have Burhan, has ordered an investigation America and a renowned contd on Page 32 been killed in the military crackdown in into the deaths. contd on Page 32 Ophthalmologist DrV K Raju was honored by North America Telugu Society (NATS) at their 6th Convention at Irving Convention Center. Dallas , TX May 25. MARKETING STAFF REQUIRED In more than 3 decades of service to We are looking for marketing persons for reporting will be preferred. humanity across the globe , Dr. Raju The Indian Panorama print editions and the The individual must be a person with harbors the vision of having a world web portal at a couple of locations which experience in marketing and public free from childhood blindness . In include Long Island, Queens, Manhattan relations, confident, independent and able realization of his dream, Dr. Raju has and Buffalo in New York,Jersey City and to handle marketing on his/her own with set up hospitals in India to treat eye Edison in New Jersey, Stamford in minimum support from the management. Connecticut, Atlanta in Georgia, Houston Compensation will be based on experience ailments and provided his services in and Dallas in Texas, and Chicago in Illinois. many parts of the world, with African with up to 40% revenue created by the NEW YORK- DALLAS Persons with experience in newspaper individual. nations and India being major beneficiaries. Dr. Raju who is a Anyone who would like to work with us part time and on the basis of revenue sharing may email to [email protected] or contact at 646-247-9458. Rotarian, has always received support THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 INDIANS ABROAD 3 UN Secretary-General Indian American students Create History in Appoints Anita Bhatia of India Deputy Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship Executive Director, UN- NEW YORK (TIP): In an unprecedented display of academic Women achievement, seven Indian American students and one American have become co-champions of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee, making history as the first group to share the coveted title in the 92 years of the storied event. The 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champions are: Ms. Bhatia has had a distinguished career Erin Howard, 14, from Huntsville, at the World Bank Group, serving in Alabama. She is an eighth grader at various senior leadership and Mountain Gap P-8 School. Howard management positions competed in 2016 (tied for 22nd place), 2017 (tied for 7th place) and 2018 (9th NEW YORK (TIP) : United Nations place). Her winning word: erysipelas. Secretary-General António Guterres Rishik Gandhasri 13, from San Jose, announced May 30 the appointment of California. He is a seventh- grader at Anita Bhatia of India as Deputy Chaboya Middle School. Gandhasri Executive Director of the United competed in 2018 (tied for 25th place). His Nations Entity for Gender Equality winning word: auslaut. Seven of the eight winners this year are of Indian descent and the Empowerment of Women (UN- Abhijay Kodali 12, from Flower Mound, Photo/ Courtesy Scripps National Spelling Bee Twitter Women) for Resource Management, Texas. He is a sixth- grader from McKamy place). His winning word: bougainvillea. spellers," said Paige Kimble, executive Sustainability and Partnerships. Middle School. Kodali competed in 2018 Sohum Sukhatankar 13, from Dallas, director of the Scripps National Spelling Ms. Bhatia has had a distinguished (tied for 3rd place). His winning word: Texas. He is a seventh grader at St. Mark's Bee. "These spellers have conquered the career at the World Bank Group, palama. School of Texas. Sukhatankar competed dictionary unequivocally with their serving in various senior leadership Shruthika Padhy, 13, from Cherry Hill, in 2017 (tied for 23rd place) and 2018 (tied ability, skill and command of the English and management positions, both at New Jersey. She is an eighth grader at for 25th place). His winning word: language. It's an incredible achievement, headquarters and in the field. She Rosa International Middle School. Padhy pendeloque. and we salute all the years of hard work brings extensive experience in the area competed in 2016 (tied for 22nd place), Christopher Serrao, 13, from and dedicated study that brought these of strategic partnerships, resource 2017 (tied for 7th place) and 2018 (tied for Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. He is a intelligent young people to the world mobilization and management. 10th place). Her winning word: aiguillette. seventh grader at Readington Middle stage. We congratulate them all." She served for several years as Rohan Raja, 13, from Dallas, Texas. He School. Serrao competed in 2017 (tied for Adam Symson, president and CEO of Director of Global Partnerships for the is a seventh grader at Coppell Middle 41st place) and 2018 (tied for 34th place). The E.W. Scripps Company awarded all International Finance Corporation School West. Raja competed in 2018 (tied His winning word: cernuous. the winners a championship trophy (IFC), the World Bank Group's private for 10th place). His winning word: odylic. The eight spellers competed during a moments before ESPN signed off from its sector arm. She developed and Saketh Sundar, 13, from Clarksville, suspenseful 20 rounds of head-to-head national broadcast of the 92nd Scripps expanded innovative partnerships Maryland. He is an eighth- grader from competition Thursday May 30 evening. National Spelling Bee. The eight with public and private sector partners Clarksville Middle School. Sundar "This is a night to celebrate the champions each will receive a cash prize to support IFC strategy in key areas, competed in 2016 (tied for 46th place), 2017 remarkable academic achievement of a of $50,000 as well as their own Scripps including fragile and conflict-affected (tied for 12th place) and 2018 (tied for 19th group of the world's most talented Cup. States, gender equality, financial inclusion, support to women-owned Indian American Sunil businesses and other priorities critical Indian origin jeweler awarded for to attainment of the Sustainable Gulati Elected to U.S. Development Goals. In addition, Ms. Bhatia has served as Director of bravery during robbery in UK National Soccer Hall of Development Partner Relations for the put over his mouth. Fame World Bank, leading efforts to ensure "Despite being assaulted, you strategic alignment between displayed courage and took the risk to institutional priorities and resource set the alarm off and trap the offenders mobilization across the Group. inside the building with you," Chief In various positions, she focused on Constable Dave Thompson told Pal, in enhancing sustainability, institutional his 50s. "Your quick-thinking actions and effectiveness and impact through bravery allowed three offenders who had strategic partnerships. As Head of committed a robbery in the IFC's Latin America Advisory jeweler'sshop you own to be detained and Operations, based in Lima and La Paz, arrested," he said. she successfully grew the Gulati will be officially recognized during the During the raid in April last year, National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Corporation's reach and impact in the three robbers had tricked their way into Ceremony on Sept. 21 in Frisco, Texas. region. As Director of Partnerships the shop using fake security industry ID and Advisory Oper, she oversaw badges and claiming they needed to NEW YORK (TIP): Former U.S. financial mgmt, risk mgmt, portfolio Chouhan Pal being presented with the West carry out CCTV checks. Soccer Federation president Sunil mgmt, knowledge mgmt and learning Midlands Police Chief Constable's Good Citizen's Award. Photo / Twitter Chouhan managed to hit an alarm Gulati along with Retired forward Abby for Advisory Services across the globe. with his shoulder, trapping the gang in Wambach have been chosen for the U.S. She has led diverse teams, including as LONDON (TIP): An Indian the shop and setting off a smoke cloak. National Soccer Hall of Fame. They will Global Head of Knowledge Mgmt, originjeweler who helped police arrest When they demanded the keys to the be inducted Sept. 21 at the new hall Head of Business Process robbers who bound and gagged him at front door, he gave them the keys to a building in Frisco, Texas. The National Improvement and Head of Change his jewelry store in Birmingham has holding area by the front door and then Soccer Hall of Fame voting committee Mgmt. In addition to Latin America, been honored with a bravery award. used the automatic release to trap them determined the 2019 class from a list of she has worked in Africa, Europe, Chouhan Pal was presented with the there. A passer-by heard their cries for 44 finalists on the Hall of Fame player Central Asia and South and East Asia. West Midlands Police Chief Constable's help and let the men out, thinking there ballots, 14 finalists on the Hall of Fame Ms. Bhatia holds a Bachelor of Arts Good Citizen's Award last week for his was a fire. But police arrived and the veteran ballots and nine finalists in the in History from Calcutta University, a handling of the attack on his Dubai passers-by and Chouhan helped them Hall of Fame builder category. Master of Arts in Political Sci. from Jewelers shop, during which he was detain the gang. (Read full story on (Read full story on Yale University and a Juris Doctor in assaulted, bound with ties and had tape www.theindianpanorama.news) www.theindianpanorama.news) Law from Georgetown University. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 US FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 India-US-Australia- Japan Reaffirm Indian American Congressman Commitment for Development of Indo- Votes to Protect Dreamers through Pacific Region WASHINGTON (TIP): Senior officials from the United States, American Dream and Promise Act Australia, India, and Japan met in WASHINGTON (TIP): Indian would establish a pathway for qualifying Bangkok on May 31, 2019 for American Congressman Raja Dreams to gain conditional lawful consultations on their collective Krishnamoorthi recently voted to pass permanent resident (LPR) status for 10 efforts to advance a free, open, and H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise years, and then, after meeting additional inclusive Indo-Pacific. The four Act, legislation which provides educational, military service or work nations reaffirmed their shared permanent protections to our nation's requirements, to obtain full lawful commitment to preserving and Dreamers, as well as to Temporary permanent resident (LPR) status, five promoting the rules-based order in the Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred years after which they would be eligible region. They underscored their intent Enforced Departure (DED) holders, to apply for citizenship. The bill would to continue close coordination and allowing them to contribute fully to establish a similar process for qualifying collaboration in support of Illinois communities and our country Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and sustainable, private sector led while providing a pathway to Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) development, maritime security, and citizenship. holders. Without such protections, the good governance. Meeting "I'm proud to stand with future of these individuals and their participants discussed initiatives Representatives from both parties in contributions to our economies remains undertaken by each country to voting for the American Dream and imperiled. encourage transparent, principles- Promise Act which would protect Once obtaining full LPR status, based investment in quality Dreamers and other qualifying Dreamers can then apply for citizenship infrastructure in accordance with immigrants while also providing and after an additional five years. Similarly, international standards and leverage earned path to permanent residency and the bill establishes a process for TPS and the potential of the private sector. even citizenship," said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi recently voted to pass DED holders meeting certain criteria to They highlighted their efforts to Raja Krishamoorthi. "These individuals H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act also obtain lawful permanent resident maintain universal respect for have demonstrated themselves to be status (and eventual citizenship). international law and freedom of Americans in every way but on paper military service, or work requirements." Without these permanent protections, navigation and over flight. and this legislation will address that for The American Dream and Promise the future of our Dreamers and TPS and (Read full story on those ready to continue contributing to Act, which Congressman DED holders - and their contributions to www.theindianpanorama.news) our country while meeting educational, Krishnamoorthi also cosponsored, our economy - remain at risk. IRS reminder: Tax scams continue year-round

WASHINGTON (TIP): Although the tax industry - remind everyone to stay during criminal investigation. April filing deadline has passed, scam alert to scams that use the IRS or If a taxpayer receives an unsolicited artists remain hard at work, and the IRS reference taxes, especially in late spring email that appears to be from either the today urged taxpayers to be on the and early summer as tax bills and IRS or a program closely linked to the lookout for a spring surge of evolving refunds arrive. IRS that is fraudulent, report it by phishing emails and telephone scams. Phone scams sending it to [email protected]. The The IRS is seeing signs of two new Report Phishing and Online Scams page variations of tax-related scams. One The IRS does not leave pre-recorded, provides complete details. involves Social Security numbers related urgent or threatening messages. In many Telltale signs of a scam to tax issues and another threatens variations of the phone scam, victims people with a tax bill from a fictional are told if they do not call back, a The IRS (and its authorized private government agency. Here are some warrant will be issued for their arrest. collection agencies) will never: details: Other verbal threats include law- Call to demand immediate payment The SSN hustles enforcement agency intervention, using a specific payment method such as deportation or revocation of licenses. a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire The latest twist includes scammers Criminals can fake or "spoof" caller ID transfer. The IRS does not use these claiming to be able to suspend or cancel numbers to appear to be anywhere in the methods for tax payments. Generally, the number to the IRS by sending it to the victim's Social Security number. In country, including from an IRS office. IRS will first mail a bill to any taxpayer [email protected] (Subject: IRS Phone this variation, the Social Security This prevents taxpayers from being able who owes taxes. All tax payments should Scam). cancellation threat scam is similar to to verify the true call number. Fraudsters only be made payable to the U.S. Report it to the Federal Trade and often associated with the IRS also have spoofed local sheriff's offices, Treasury and checks should never be Commission. Use the FTC Complaint impersonation scam. It is yet another state departments of motor vehicles, made payable to third parties. Assistant on FTC.gov. Add "IRS attempt by con artists to frighten people federal agencies and others to convince Threaten to immediately bring in local Telephone Scam" in the notes. into returning 'robocall' voicemails. taxpayers the call is legitimate. police or other law-enforcement groups For anyone who owes tax or thinks they Scammers may mention overdue taxes in Email phishing scams to have the taxpayer arrested for not do: addition to threatening to cancel the paying. Demand that taxes be paid View tax account information online person's SSN. The IRS does not initiate contact with without giving the taxpayer the at IRS.gov to see the actual amount owed. Fake tax agency. This scheme involves taxpayers by email to request personal or opportunity to question or appeal the Taxpayers can then also review their the mailing of a letter threatening an IRS financial information. The IRS initiates amount owed. payment options. lien or levy. The lien or levy is based on most contacts through regular mail Ask for credit or debit card numbers Call the number on the billing notice, bogus delinquent taxes owed to a non- delivered by the United States Postal over the phone. or Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. IRS existent agency, "Bureau of Tax Service. However, there are special For anyone who doesn't owe taxes and workers can help. Enforcement." There is no such agency. circumstances when the IRS will call or has no reason to think they do: The IRS does not use text messages or The lien notification scam also likely come to a home or business. These visits Do not give out any information. Hang social media to discuss personal tax references the IRS to confuse potential include times when a taxpayer has an up immediately. issues, such as those involving bills or victims into thinking the letter is from a overdue tax bill, a delinquent tax return Contact the Treasury Inspector refunds. For more information, visit the legitimate organization. or a delinquent employment tax General for Tax Administration to report Tax Scams and Consumer Alerts page on Both display classic signs of being payment, or the IRS needs to tour a the call. Use their IRS Impersonation IRS.gov. Additional information about scams. The IRS and its Security Summit business as part of a civil investigation Scam Reporting web page. tax scams is also available on IRS social partners - the state tax agencies and the (such as an audit or collection case) or Report the caller ID and/or callback media sites, including YouTube videos. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 US 5 First South Asian Indian Envoy speaks on world’s American woman largest democratic exercise chairs US House WASHINGTON (TIP): The Asia Group, a Washington based leading strategic and business consultancy foundation to the world's most impactful and innovative companies operating across Asia, recently hosted an event where India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla was the keynote speaker. The Ambassador spoke on "India's Elections: Understanding the results and implications" at the event, moderated by former US Ambassador to India Richard In a first, Indian American Pramila Jayapal Verma, Vice Chairman and Partner at has become the first South Asian woman The Asia Group, where he leads the ever to preside over the US House of firm's growth in South Asia. Representatives Characterizing the Indian elections as WASHINGTON (TIP): Pramila the world's largest democratic exercise, Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington Ambassador Shringla referred to the DC, has become the first South Asian historic voter turnout; record American woman to preside over the participation of women; aspiration of US House of Representatives. young voters; and the significance of a Jayapal, who was first elected to the clear and unambiguous mandate for the Congress in 2016, tweeted she was growth and economic development of "beyond proud" to preside over the India. Ambassador also responded to House and serve in the most diverse queries from the audience comprising of Congress in the nation's history. The India's Ambassador to the US Harsh V Shrigla spoke on "India's Elections: Understanding the representatives of US government Indian American Congresswoman also results and implications" at the event, moderated by former US Ambassador to India Richard agencies, think tanks, and corporate Verma (Right) photo / Courtesy Indian Embassy shared a clip of Tuesday's session houses. where she was seen presiding over the House as a temporary Speaker. House Democrats rotate for the ceremonial Statue of Peace Leader Sri Chinmoy Dedicated position of presiding over the chamber. (Source: IANS) at Toronto’s Vishnu Mandir Indian American BY ASHOK PARULEKAR receives Department of TORONTO (TIP): Leaders of Toronto's Vishnu Mandir dedicated a bronze statue of Dreamer of World-Peace Sri Defense's Most Chinmoy holding aloft the Peace Torch on Sunday, May 26 Prestigious Single- afternoon in their Peace Park dedicated to interfaith harmony. Investigator Award The life-sized likeness of the peace leader recognises a lifetime of his devoted service to fostering peace through music, art, writings, sports and silent all-faith meditation. Sri Chinmoy's message is that each and every human being can be a peace-builder-and starting first within himself or herself. The spiritual leader led the interfaith silent Peace Meditation at the United Nations at the invitation of UN Secretary-General U Thant for 37 years. As well, he founded the global Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run which includes millions running for the cause of world peace. After showing a video on Sri Chinmoy's life and contributions, the ceremony moved outdoors to the Peace Park where the statue is located, beginning with the ceremonial blowing of conches. Arriving Peace Runners Dr. Doobay and Ranjana Ghose dedicate the statue of Sri Chinmoy Dr. Siddharth Ramachandran, Professor of passed the lighted Peace Torch to Dr. Budhendranauth Electrical and Computer Engineering and Doobay, Chairman of the Board and Religious Advisor of amongst the faiths. Mr. Salil Wilson, Executive Director of the Materials Science Engineering, Boston the Vishnu Mandir. "Sri Chinmoy was a great soul…Sri global Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, presented the University College of Engineering Chinmoy was a man of peace who has been recognized by so award. In 1987, Sri Chinmoy founded the Peace Run and, for the many people from around the world," stated Dr. Doobay. "It first time ever, the run will be covering every country in the WASHINGTON (TIP): Dr. is a great honour for us to welcome Sri Chinmoy in the form world in the coming two years. Siddharth Ramachandran, Professor of this statue which will be here for all times to come." Col. Gerry Nudds of the Mandir then invited illustrious of Electrical and Computer Ms. Ranjana Ghose, President of the Sri Chinmoy representatives of many faiths to each lead participants in Engineering and Materials Science Centres, spoke with deep insight about a prayer from their own faith. Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Engineering, Boston University Sri Chinmoy's peace activities and offered heartfelt Buddhist, Jain and Jewish prayers added greatly to the College of Engineering, is among 10 gratitude to the Vishnu Mandir for this 38th peace statue spirit of interfaith harmony. As Sri Chinmoy wrote, scientists and engineers recently dedication saying, "Sri Chinmoy's life was an amazing "Spirituality is not merely tolerance. It is not even announced as members of the 2019 success story of bringing the peace of the soul to the fore, acceptance. It is the feeling of universal Class of Vannevar Bush Faculty within himself and in those with whom he interacted. He oneness…Spirituality is not mere hospitality to others' Fellows (VBFF). was greatly respected by many dignitaries around the faith in God. It is the absolute recognition and acceptance of The VBFF is the Department of world, who cherished Sri Chinmoy for his compassionate their faith in God as one's own." Defense's most prestigious single manner of thinking and peaceful way of addressing a A few other homes of Sri Chinmoy's statues include the investigatoraward andsupports basic dynamic life." Kala Academy in Goa, India; ARMA museum in Ubud and research with the potential for Dr. Doobay then received the Torch Bearer medallion for his Ngurah Rai International Airport, both in Bali, Indonesia; transformative impact. (Read full story tireless devotion in fostering living spirituality and oneness and Seattle's Burke Gilman Trail. on www.theindianpanorama.news) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 INDIA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019

Not satisfied with treatment, As PM Modi rejigs cabinet Indore man kills doctor’s wife INDORE (TIP): A man, who was apparently committees, Amit Shah gets seat unhappy with the medical treatment he was receiving, allegedly killed the wife of his doctor during a tiff here Thursday, police said. The doctor's son was also injured in the attack. in all 8, Rajnath Singh in 6 Rafiq Rasheed (45), the accused, was arrested, said an officer of Tukoganj police station. NEW DELHI (TIP): The Modi Rasheed, suffering from a skin disease, was seeing government on Thursday Dr Ramkrishna Verma and was said to be announced constitution of eight dissatisfied with the treatment he was prescribed. Cabinet committees. Home Minister He went to Dr Verma's clinic in Malwa Mill area Amit Shah has been made a part of here Thursday to meet him but the doctor was out of all the panels including one that town. clears all appointments. Verma's wife Lata Verma (50), who helped her Prime Minister Narendra Modi husband at the clinic, asked Rasheed to come later. head the committees except the one It led to a heated argument, during which Rasheed on Parliamentary Affairs, which allegedly stabbed her with a knife, the police officer will be lead by Defence Minister said. Rajnath Singh. Her son Abhishek (19) rushed to her help and Rajnath Singh's name did not Rasheed knifed him too, he said. figure in some of the committees The badly injured mother and son were taken to a earlier. The government later nearby hospital where the doctors declared Lata amended the list and put up it on the brought dead. Cabinet Secretariat website. Abhishek was said to be out of danger. While the Appointments Rasheed was being questioned, the officer said, Committee of the Cabinet has only its members. Meghwal and V Muraleedharan are adding that it was not yet clear what exactly led him Prime Minister Modi and Amit Minister of State in PMO special invitees. to attack Lata Verma. Source: PTI Shah in it, the Cabinet Committee Jitendra Singh and Housing and Amit Shah was to head the on Political Affairs (CCPA) has PM Urban Affairs and Civil Aviation committee according to a Jolt to Cong, 12 MLAs join TRS Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Minister Hardeep Puri are special government order earlier, which has Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, invitees of the accommodation since been amended. besides Finance Minister Nirmala committee. The cabinet committees are Sitharaman, Law Minister Ravi The key Cabinet Committee on constituted or reconstituted when a Shankar Prasad and Agriculture Economic Affairs (CCEA) will have new government takes over or the Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin cabinet undergoes a reshuffle. Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Gadkari, Chemicals and Fertilisers On Wednesday, the government Vilas Paswan, Food Processing Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, had constituted committees on Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra investment and growth to spur the Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Singh Tomar, Ravi Shankar Prasad economic growth, and on Railways Minister Piyush Goyal, and Harsimrat Kaur Badal among employment and skill development and Minister of Parliamentary its members. to deal with the issues of Affairs Pralhad Joshi, besides The others in the CCEA include S unemployment. Minister of Heavy Industries and Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and It was perhaps for the first time Public Enterprises Arvind Ganpat Petroleum Minister Dharmendra that the cabinet committees on the HYDERABAD (TIP): Denting the Congress badly Sawant are also part of the panel, Pradhan. two issues were set up. in Telangana, 12 MLAs of the party have joined the that takes all key decisions. The Cabinet Committee on The previous UPA Government ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), brining the The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, which had 12 Cabinet Committees, strength of the Congress in the Assembly to six. The Security (CCS), headed by PM recommends dates for holding including one on investment. The 12 MLAs met Speaker P Srinivas Reddy and gave him Narendra Modi, has Rajnath Singh, parliament sessions, will be headed Prime Minister used to head 10, a representation to merge them with the TRS. Amit Shah, External Affairs by Rajnath Singh and will have Amit while two Committees the Cabinet Confirming the development, senior Congress Minister S Jaishankar and Nirmala Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Ram Committee on Accommodation and legislator Gandra Venkata Ramana Reddy said: “The Sitharaman as its members. The Vilas Paswan, Narendra Singh Cabinet Committee on 12 MLAs had decided to work with the Chief panel looks after issues related to Tomar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Social Parliamentary Affairs had the Minister for the development of the state”. The national security and foreign Justice Minister Thawar Chand Defense Minister as the Chairperson. Congress’ strength in the 119-member House had affairs. Gehlot, Environment Minister When Modi government had comr dropped to 18 after state Congress president Uttam Amit Shah will head the Cabinet Prakash Javadekar and to power in 2014, it had discontinued Kumar Reddy resigned following his victory in the Committee on Accommodation. Parliamentary Affairs Minister four Cabinet Committees, including Parliamenetary segment from Nalgonda. Road Transport and Highways Prahlad Joshi as its members. the one on prices, UIDAI and WTO Reddy and other MLAs today sat in dharna, with Minister Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Ministers of State for and clubbed them with Cabinet their mouths covered with black cloth alleging Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal are Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Committee of Economic Affairs. “gagging of democracy by the ruling party by poaching on Opposition MLAs”. Uttam Kumar said the entire planning had been done secretly by the Chief Minister as the Speaker who was available to the 12 MLAs was not available to him and his other ED seeks info on Vadra’s UK assets party colleagues. “We are protesting the breach of trust of the people by these MLAs and urge the NEW DELHI (TIP): The ED has allegedly owned by him. Speaker not to merge these MLAs with the TRS”, he widened its probe against Robert Sources said the agency has said. Vadra and requested its UK evidence that some more assets in With only six MLAs, one less than the All India counterparts to share details of the UK are “linked” to Vadra. These Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), the Congress ownership and related financial include two houses — one worth 5 has lost its position as the largest Opposition party. transactions of over half-a-dozen million GBP and the other valued at Though the request for merger did not come as a assets there that the agency claimed 4 million GBP, and six flats. surprise to many, the move had been on for some were acquired using laundered The federal anti-money time. Early today the Tandoor Congress MLA Rohith money and belonged to him, laundering agency,sources said, has Reddy met TRS Working President and Chief officials said. detected some alleged undisclosed Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s son KT Rama Rao The Enforcement Directorate transactions being made from and pledged his loyalty to the ruling outfit. Eleven (ED) has also sought help from Cyprus and Dubai for the purchase Congress MLAs made it obvious as early as March financial intelligence units of some of these assets by people linked to that they would eventually cross over. countries to unravel the flow of is the brother-in-law of Congress Vadra. Senior Congress legislator Gandra Venkata funds used to buy these assets. president Rahul Gandhi, has been Questioning of Vadra on his links Ramana Reddy said, “We held a special meeting of The agency is preparing a grilled multiple times by the ED to these assets has not got the the Congress Legislature Party. The 12 members blueprint to provisionally attach with regard to a London-based agency much leads. It now wants to supported the leadership of Chief Minister KCR and these immovable assets in London property located at 12, Bryanston put Vadra through sustained wanted to work with him. We gave a representation and nearby areas under the PMLA. Square worth 1.9 million GBP interrogation and has moved court to the Speaker and requested him to merge us with The 50-year-old businessman, who (British pounds), which it claims is to cancel his anticipatory bail. the TRS.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 INDIA 7

Connection between D-Company Amid rift with Punjab CM, and Pak embassy emerges in Sidhu loses local bodies fake currency racket ministry, gets power CHANDIGARH (TIP): Hours after Navjot Singh Sidhu slammed Amarinder Singh for singling him out for the Congress’s “poor performance” in urban areas in the Lok Sabha polls, the Chief Minister divested him of his Local Bodies, Tourism and Culture portfolios. The portfolio reshuffle took place hours after the first state Cabinet meeting following the Lok Sabha elections. With the Congress NEW DELHI (TIP): The role of a key Pakistan government in the state nearing the official has surfaced in the smuggling of fake Indian mid-term mark, Captain Amarinder currency notes (FICN). Highly placed sources hoped the exercise would also re- revealed to IANS that India's most wanted fugitive energise his team and bring Dawood Ibrahim's aides were in contact with a senior freshness into the working of the official of Pakistan's embassy in Kathmandu. One of major departments. over the Health Department and Manpreet Singh Badal, who the aides, Yunus Ansari, recently arrested by Nepal Amarinder has changed his portfolio of Animal continues to take care of Finance, police in an FICN case was operating from a small portfolios of all minister except Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Planning and Programme hotel located in Chakrapath area, Kathmandu, close four. They include Sadhu Singh has been entrusted to Tript Implementation but the Chief to the Pakistan Embassy. Dharamsot (Forests, Printing & Rajinder Singh Bajwa, along with Minister has decided to take Sources said Ansari brothers, Yunus and Naseem, Stationery, SC/BC Welfare), Higher Education. Bajwa also Governance Reforms into his own were frequent visitors to the Pakistan Embassy in Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa retained Rural Development and fold. School Education has been Kathmandu and had been reportedly in touch with (Cooperation, Jails), Sunder Sham Panchayats. Bajwa has been given shifted from Om Prakash Soni to the defence attache. Arora (Industries & Commerce), Higher Education and Animal Vijay Inder Singla, who retains Acting on a tip-off from Indian intelligence and Bharat Bhushan Ashu (Food & Husbandry because the Public Works but hands over agencies, a special squad of Kathmandu police Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs). government intends to give Information Technology to arrested Yunus Ansari and three Pakistani nationals Sidhu has instead been given the greater priority to these sectors, Amarinder. from Tribhuvan International Airport on May 24. departments of Power and New said a government statement. Soni will now take care of Ansari who flew in from Karachi had Qatar stamps and Renewable Energy Sources. However, Bajwa has been Medical Education & Research, on his passport to conceal the original destination His Local Bodies department has divested of Housing and Urban Freedom Fighters and Food from where four suitcases were loaded with fake been handed to Brahm Mohindra, Development. Bajwa is considered Processing departments. Indian currency notes amounting to Rs 7.67 crore. who was earlier holding the close to the Chief Minister and In addition to Sports & Youth The D-Company carriers had taken the Qatar Health and Family Welfare changing his portfolio may cast a Affairs, Rana Gurmeet Sodhi will Airways flight from Doha to Kathmandu to portfolio. reflection on him. Housing and now also be in charge of NRI camouflage the original route of Karachi. Sidhu’s other portfolio of Urban Development has been Affairs, which was under the Chief Sources said that Rs 2,000 Indian currency notes Tourism and Cultural Affairs went handed over to Sukhbinder Singh Minister’s purview earlier. are being printed by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to Charanjit Singh Channi, who Sarkaria, in place of Revenue, Transport has been moved from of Pakistan at a high-security printing press in retains Technical Education, which goes to Gurpreet Singh Aruna Chowdhary’s basket and Karachi. While D-Company is one of the distributors Industrial Training and Kangar, who is also handling handed over to Razia Sultana, who for FICN, a major bulk of fake notes are being Employment General. Rehabilitation and Disaster retains Water Supply but has been smuggled into Bangladesh through the sea route. Balbir Sidhu has been handed Management. divested of Higher Education. In the past few months, a series of seizures have been made by the National Investigation Agency OPERATION BLUESTAR 35TH ANNIVERSARY (NIA) ranging from West Bengal border to Gurugram in Haryana. Sources in the Intelligence Bureau said that though the quality of FICN, recovered in recent seizures, is not good, they can find a place in the Swords brandished at Akal Takht as market if not detected by UV counterfeit detection devices. Source: IANS radicals clash with SGPC men, cops Four terrorists killed in Pulwama

AMRITSAR (TIP): There was a encounter, one among them a clash between pro-Khalistan groups and the SGPC task force, that was former policeman assisted by police personnel in mufti, during a ceremony to mark SRINAGAR (TIP): Security forces in South the 35th anniversary of Operation Kashmir gunned down four terrorists, including a Bluestar at the Golden Temple former Special Police Officer (SPO) who turned complex today. Markets in the towards extremism, in an encounter on Friday vicinity remained closed for several morning. hours. All the four bodies, along with two AK 47 rifles, one After Akal Takht acting chief AKM (Modernized Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle) and Giani Harpreet Singh ended his one self-loading rifle (SLR) have been recovered by brief public address from the Akal the troops. Takht podium, kirtan was played on The encounter took place in Lassipora in Pulwama speakers even as Sarbat Khalsa- district and has been underway since Thursday appointed ‘parallel’ jathedar Dhian evening. Singh Mand tried to make a speech. ensued, barely 100 feet from the was free for all. A search operation was launched following the Mand’s aide Jarnail Singh Sakhira sanctum sanctorum even as ADCP Giani Harpreet Singh, calling it information about the presence of militants in the claimed he was manhandled by JS Walia and his men pleaded with “violation of maryada”, appealed to area. SGPC task force. SAD (Amritsar) Sikh activists to maintain peace. Sikh MPs to bring in a ‘resolution in The identification of the four terrorists is yet to be president Simranjit Singh Mann too Some in the gathering were seen Parliament’ against the then Union ascertained. arrived there with his supporters. brandishing swords, wearing T- Government for the “attack” on the The policeman, who was among the terrorists Incensed, separatist groups tried shirts and carrying banners with Golden Temple, Akal Takht and 37 killed during the gunfight, had decamped with a to breach the barricades raised in pictures of Bhindranwale. After the other gurdwaras, leading to the service rifle in Pulwama and allegedly joined a front of Akal Takht and a clash radicals broke the police cordon, it death of innocent pilgrims. militant group. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 GUEST COMMENT

notorious for atrocities committed in the Bashir was removed from power, also Sudan on the brink impoverished western province of Darfur support the generals. This gives the in the early 2000s, reportedly threw the military rulers a sense of impunity even The military rulers must climb down Unfortunately, the Sudanese generals dead into the Nile. when they unleash murderous and transfer power to a civilian chose the latter, setting the stage for a It is evident that the military will not paramilitaries on peaceful protesters. This government prolonged showdown. The protesters had easily give up power. After the crackdown, has to change. Arab countries as well as the demanded a transfer of power to a Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the UN should put meaningful pressure on the hen Sudanese dictator Omar al- transitional civilian government, followed military ruler, has offered to hold elections military council to pay heed to popular Bashir was toppled on April 11 by free and fair elections. But the generals in nine months, upturning an earlier plan demands and hold those responsible for the Wafter a months-long popular used the crisis to concentrate more powers of a two-year transition. But there is no June 3 massacre accountable. There is no uprising, the generals had two options in their own hands. They established a immediate plan to transfer power to a easy solution to the crisis. If the military before them. One was the Tunisian model military council which took over civilian transitional government, a key wants to keep its grip on power, there could in which the army allowed a smooth governance, while angry protesters demand of the protesters. Unsurprisingly, be more bloodshed as the protesters are transition of power to a civilian continued a sit-in in front of the they have rejected the military's offer. At defiant. It will have to necessarily build a government after Zine El Abidine Ben Ali DefenseMinistry in Khartoum. As talks present, Sudan's generals enjoy regional more oppressive regime, as in Egypt after was removed from power in 2011. The other between pro-democracy activists and the and international support. The UN the 2013 coup. The other, wiser option is to was the Egyptian model in which the army, military rulers collapsed, paramilitary Security Council couldn't even condemn compromise, resume talks with the after losing power to a civilian ruler groups unleashed deadly violence this the violence as China, backed by Russia, protesters and facilitate a quick and following Hosni Mubarak's ouster as week to break the sit-in, killing at least 100 blocked the move. Saudi Arabia and the orderly transition to civilian rule. The President in 2011, staged a coup in 2013 and people and injuring hundreds. The Rapid United Arab Emirates, which offered choice the generals make will determine reinstalled itself at the helm. Support Forces, the paramilitary troops financial aid to the junta as soon as Mr. the future of Sudan. (The Hindu) AS I SEE IT A rocky road for strategic partners

By Mohammed Ayoob With decisions that adversely affect India, the Trump administration fails to distinguish friend from foe

he Donald Trump administration's recent actions unilateralism had trumped coherent strategic thinking. equitable and threaten the foundation of trust and flexibility on The Iranian share of Indian oil imports stood at 10%. reasonable access to its T which India-U.S. relations are premised. However, While it would not be impossible for India to replace markets." they seem to be part of a pattern progressively visible Iranian oil, the American announcement failed to India is the largest in American foreign policy in which bullying friends consider the strategic importance of Iran in Indian beneficiary nation has become the name of the game. The Trump foreign policy and the damage it could do to India-Iran under the GSP scheme administration's insensitive approach towards its allies relations. Iran's strategic location and the common and exported goods in Western Europe by denigrating the North Atlantic concerns of both countries regarding the future of worth $6.35 billion to the Treaty Organization and the European Union (EU), Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism emanating U.S. under the threatening to impose tariffs on EU goods in connection from Pakistan make Tehran an ideal geopolitical ally of preferential regime last with trade disputes and Europe's relations with Russia, New Delhi. India is also engaged in building the year. This is close to 10% and Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the Iran Chabahar port in southeastern Iran, which could act as of the goods exported by nuclear deal that roiled its European partners are all the gateway for India to Central Asia, bypassing a India to the U.S. While the Indian reaction to the evidence of this policy. hostile Pakistan. Moreover, by forcing India to tamely American decision has been mild so far - the Commerce Bookends of stability? accept the American diktat on Iranian oil, it has torn Ministry termed it "unfortunate" - it is bound to cause off the veneer of "strategic autonomy" that Indian resentment in New Delhi, especially since U.S. The same paradigm explains Washington's recent policymakers had long touted as the fundamental creed Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross had assured the moves vis-à-vis India. These stand in sharp contrast to of Indian foreign policy. government that benefits would not be cut off until the first year of the Trump administration when the The second leg of this tripod is the U.S. threat to after India's elections, thus allowing the new U.S. was actively wooing India as a strategic impose sanctions on India if it buys the S-400 missile government time to reflect on the issue. counterweight to China and because of its rapidly defense system from Russia for which a deal had been Taken together, these three decisions indicate that expanding market that was seen as providing great signed in October 2018 by Russian President Vladimir Washington is impervious to Indian strategic concerns opportunities for American business. In a major foreign Putin and Mr. Modi. The U.S. has argued that India's and economic interests despite its earlier policy speech in October 2017, then U.S. Secretary of purchase of the S-400 systems will violate the pronouncements that it considers India a valued State Rex Tillerson declared that India and America Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions "strategic partner". These decisions are part of a were "two bookends of stability - on either side of the Act (CAATSA), a U.S. federal law that requires the unilateralist syndrome that currently afflicts American globe" and that the "emerging Delhi-Washington country to impose sanctions on states entering into foreign policy. Mr. Trump and his advisers, principally strategic partnership" was essential to anchor the major military deals with Russia. National Security Adviser John Bolton and Mr. rules-based world order for the next hundred years. This puts India in a Catch-22 position. If it defies U.S. Pompeo, no longer seem to discriminate between friend Even before Mr. Tillerson's speech India had come to threats and goes ahead with the purchase, it would and foe when making important policy decisions. Such be seen as a pillar of American policy in Asia. The term subject India to economic sanctions and curtailment of an attitude does not bode well for the future of 'Indo-Pacific region' appeared prominently in the joint defense and high-tech cooperation with the U.S. If it America's relations with its friends and allies. statement issued by Mr. Trump and Prime Minister buckles under American pressure and cancels the S-400 Washington appears to have overlooked the fact that Narendra Modi at the end of the latter's visit to the U.S. deal, it will have major negative implications for India's even the "indispensable nation" needs reliable friends in June 2017. Since then, it has come to replace the term relations with Russia, its largest arms supplier and a and allies. 'Asia-Pacific region' in American foreign policy jargon. time-tested friend. Furthermore, it will make it clear Other options In May 2018, the Pentagon changed the name of the U.S. that India is for all practical purposes a "lackey" of the Pacific Command to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S., thus once again severely damaging its standing S. Jaishankar, India's new Minister of External emphasizing not only the strategic linkage between the and credibility in international circles. Affairs and an outstanding diplomat with a wealth of Indian and Pacific Oceans but also the geo-political Trade hurdles experience in dealing with Washington, will have to prominence of India in the U.S.'s Asian strategy. convince American policy-makers that this maxim is However, the Trump administration seems to have The third and latest instance of unwelcome U.S. relevant to the U.S.'s relations with India. Mr. reversed course in recent months. U.S. unilateral pressure was the announcement on May 31 that, Jaishankar should subtly communicate to his actions on three fronts have simultaneously beginning June 5, India will be removed from the interlocutors that this is especially true now that the demonstrated what amounts to downgrading India in preferential trade program, known as the Generalized international system is becoming progressively American strategy. The announcement on April 22 by System of Preferences (GSP), which gives developing multipolar, thus increasing foreign policy options U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Washington countries easier access to the U.S. market and lowers available to Indian policymakers. would not renew after May 2 the exemption that it had U.S. duties on their exports. Mr. Trump signed off on a (The author is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of granted India and seven other countries regarding presidential decree to that effect alleging, "India has not International Relations, Michigan State University and Non- import of Iranian oil was one sign that American assured the United States that India will provide Resident Senior Fellow, Center for Global Policy, Washington DC) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 PERSPECTIVE 9

Sentiments of a INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY Hindu in New York INITIATIVES IN MODI 2.O

By Asoke Mukerji

he resounding democratic mandate by India's 900 million voters for T continuing with the ambitious transformation of India undertaken by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Arish Sahani is a staunch Hindu and a since 2014 provides several opportunities votary of India as a Hindu Nation for India's foreign policy initiatives during the next five years. , born as Hindu in India, today The Prime Minister has announced feel great . This is not the that inclusive governance under the I victory of PM Modi or BJP motto Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka alone. This is my victory .I have Vishwas will be the leitmotif of his been part of this movement since governance policies. The focus of India's last 30 plus years . As a young foreign policy will be to maximize her “Ensuring a supportive environment Hindu I was a sleeping Hindu, international engagements to provide when I was in India .I feel sad after the necessary catalysts for inclusive 1000 years of slavery India is still governance to transform India. around India, along her land and not a Hindu nation . Calibrating her relations with the 2019 elections should awaken all major powers, especially China, the maritime borders, will be a Hindus of the world and not only United States and Russia, at a time of Hindus but all who deserted increasing international disruptions Hinduism. Today, we all Hindus will be a major objective of India's significant priority of India's foreign should be proud of our forefathers foreign policy. Each of these who kept fighting to keep Hinduism relationships plays a crucial role in the policy. This will require an integrated alive. I feel sad for all who deserted flow of investments, equipment and Hinduism for some monetary gains technologies that are required to secure, but lost their roots . empower and transform India. They are approach with India's neighbors, But DNA never lies and hope one also critical for India's increased day we will get a leader to bring all interaction with major world economies, including in countering terrorism who converted , back to Hindu fold including the United States, China, the .I am sure this will happen soon , European Union, Japan, the ASEAN and and implementing confidence- too. Russia. Look at middle east, all converts A secure and predictable in middle east with great past neighbourhood is essential for India to building measures for rapid and history after converting destroyed continue to be the fastest growing major not only their past but their present emerging economy in the world. India's sustainable socio-economic and future. Soon we will see growth has shown that without peace Pakistan will be on deathbed, now a and security, there can be no sustainable sick nation ." --Arish Sahani development. Ensuring a supportive development”. Arish Sahani is President of environment around India, along her Indian American Intellectuals' land and maritime borders, will be a West Asia, where 8 million Indians live Industrial Revolution provide an Forum. A staunch Hindu, Arish significant priority of India's foreign and work. India's economic and energy opportunity for Indian foreign policy to believes Hindus have not been policy. This will require an integrated needs require robust diplomatic shape the world of the 21st century. In assertive enough for which reason approach with India's neighbours, engagement to ensure that crucial sea her international engagements, India they have always been at the including in countering terrorism and lanes of communicationthrough the should participatepro-actively in setting receiving end. He has been implementing confidence-building Gulf of Aden and Straits of Hormuz the norms for the application of new campaigning hard and long to measures for rapid and sustainable remain open for India's trade and digital technologies, including for global energize the Hindu community in socio-economic development. connectivity. Her strategic needs require electronic commerce, which will directly this part of the US. Every year, In Asia, the next five years provide prioritizing completion of connectivity impact on Digital India and the Sahani's Intellectual Forum India with the opportunity to orient the projects like Chabahar, which will empowerment of India's huge organizes the Hindu Solidarity Day strategic framework of the Indo-Pacific provide land-locked Asian countries like demographic dividend. to which Hindu intellectuals and from the shores of Africa to the Afghanistan and the Central Asian In June 2020 India will be elected as a leaders are invited to address the Americas towards India's core interests. states access to global investments and non-permanent member of the UN gathering of Hindus. These were outlined in Prime Minister markets. These initiatives will augment Security Council for a two-year period Sahani has faith in Narendra Modi's statement of March 2015 on India's role as a net security provider in ending in 2022. In 2021, India will be due Modi and believes Modi will restore Security and Growth for All in the the western Indo-Pacific. for re-election to the UN Human Rights the lost glory of Hindus. He very Region, or SAGAR, and of June 2018 at Indian foreign policy initiatives Council for a three-year term ending in proudly refers to the popularity of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. A mustfocus on implementing proposals 2024. In 2022, India will become the Chair Modi with the mases in India and special priority for India's foreign policy made at the India-Africa Forum Summit, of the G-20. These prominent feels confident Modi will do enough would be on developing a roadmap for the Forum for India-Pacific Islands multilateral leadership roles provide an for the nation to earn any number the substance and security of the Blue Cooperation, and in the India- opportunity for India to position herself of future tenures. He says he is a Economy in the Indian Ocean, which Community of Latin American and as a "thought-leader" in international proud Hindu and will like all will directly impact on the Caribbean States meetings during the relations for upholding the principle of Hindus to say with pride they are transformation of India. past five years. This will significantly international cooperation, which is Hindus. In the western Indo-Pacific, India's enhance India's global profile, including critical for the transformation of India. Arish Sahani can be reached at foreign policy can be expected to build on that of the vibrant Indian diaspora. (The author is a former Permanent [email protected] the historic initiatives taken during the The rapid emergence of new Representative of India to the United Nations) past five years, including in the Gulf and technologies driving the Fourth THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 FEATURE FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 GURU ARJAN DEV, THE FIFTH MASTER OF THE SIKHS uru Arjan Dev was born in 1563 at Goindval, and was the youngest of Gthe sons of Guru Ram Das and Bibi Bhani, the daughter of Guru Amar Das. Before his death, Guru Ramdas nominated his son Har Gobind (who became Guru Arjan Dev) as the next Guru. Thus Guru Arjan Dev became the 5th Sikh Guru on 1 September 1581 in the footsteps of his father Guru Ram Das. Guru Arjan Dev was the founder-builder of the golden temple at Amritsar. The personal relations between the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605 AD) and Guru Arjan Dev were quite cordial. But things changed for the worse after the accession of Jahangir (1605-1627 AD) as Mughal Emperor in 1605. It was Jahangir who inaugurated the era of inhuman and brutal suppression of Sikhism and extermination of the Sikhs and Hindus. According to the traditional accounts of the Sikhs, Jahangir ordered the inhuman torture and execution of Guru Arjan Dev in Lahore in 1606. Jahangir was annoyed with Guru Arjan Dev because he had given an amount of Rs.5000/- to Prince Khushru, the rebel son of Jahangir, when he needed it. When Jahangir questioned Guru Arjan Dev, the Guru justified it on the grounds of his Dharma and gratitude for past kindness received from Emperor Akbar, and not because of his opposition to They called him Guru, and from all sides Jahangir. Still Jahangir fined him Rs. 2 stupid people crowded to worship and lakhs and also ordered Guru Arjan Dev manifest complete faith in him. Many to expunge from the Granth Sahib (then times it occurred to me to put a stop to known as the Adi Granth) certain this vain affair or to bring him into the passages opposed to the Mussalmans. assembly of the people of Islam. At last Guru stated that his money was meant when Prince Khusrau passed along this for the welfare of the poor and so he road this insignificant fellow proposed to could not pay even a pie towards the fine wait upon him. Khusrau happened to imposed in a dictatorial manner by halt at the place where he was, and he Jahangir. Further Guru Arjan Dev also came out and did homage to him. Arjan made it clear that it was not possible to Dev behaved to Khusrau in certain expunge the passages from the Granth special ways, and made on his forehead a Sahib, as the passages he had included in finger-mark in saffron, which the it were not offensive to the sentiments of Indians (Hinduwän) call qashqa, (Tilak) the Mussalmans. In spite of this and is considered propitious. When this reasonable explanation, Jahangir came to my ears and I clearly understood sentenced Guru Arjan Dev to death. his folly, I ordered them to produce him Guru Arjan Dev was made to sit on a and handed over his houses, dwelling- hot iron plate and hot sand was showered places, and children to Murtaza Khan, over his body, and he was boiled in a and having confiscated his property cauldron. Dabistan-i-Mazhaid, a commanded that he should be put to contemporary Persian Work, mentions death.' of Guru Arjan Dev being deprived of Guru Arjan Dev served as the food and water and put into the hot supreme head of Sikhism for a quarter of blazing sand and stoned in a savage a century and accomplished great and manner, which caused blood to ooze out heroic things for Sikhism during his of his head. He was thus tortured for five time. He expanded the city of Amritsar days. With wounds blistering on his body, and completed the construction of the exists in the form first published (a hand- by Guru Arjan Dev. tied hand and foot, he was thrown into Golden Temple at Amritsar. He also written manuscript) by Guru Arjan Dev. In order to promote the feelings of the River Ravi on May 30, 1606. Guru founded cities such as Taran Taran and He said that the Book is the abode of universal brotherhood among the Sikhs Arjan Dev was barely 43 years old at the Kartarpur. He constructed a Baoli at God: 'Pothi Parameswar ka sthan'. His and others, Guru Arjan Dev organized time of his martyrdom. Lahore. hymns were set to divine music. We find the Masand system, a group of This is what Emperor Jahangir The most important work of Guru in Adi Granth a wide range of mystical representatives who taught and himself wrote in his diary called the Arjan Dev was the compilation of Adi emotion, intimate expressions of the propagated the teachings of the Sikh Tuzk-e-Jahangiri ('Memoirs of Granth. The Adi Granth is regarded as personal realization of the rapturous Gurus and also collected theDasvand, Jahangir'): 'In Goindval, which is on the the greatest work of sacred Punjabi hymns of divine love. one-tenth of a Sikh's income (in money, river Biyãh (Beas), there was a Hindu literature. He brought together the Guru Arjan Dev's successors made a goods or service) that Sikhs paid to named Arjan Dev, in the garments of writings of the first four Gurus and few additions and the tenth Guru, support the building of Gurdwaras, the sainthood and sanctity, so much so that those of the Hindu Saints from different Gobind Singh, said that there would be all important Guru Ka Langars (free he had captured many of the simple- parts of India. no more Gurus and the Granth should be communal kitchens) which were hearted of the Hindus, and even of the Adi Granth was composed by Guru regarded as the living voice of all the designed and intended to share with all a ignorant and foolish followers of Islam, Arjan Dev in the form of sacred, soulful prophets: Guru-Vani Sukhmani, one the sense of love, respect and equality-still by his ways and manners, and they had verses in 1604. It is, perhaps, the only most popular banis (sacred hymns) the most important and vital element in loudly sounded the drum of his holiness. book of a scriptural nature which still revered by all the Sikhs, was composed any Gurdwara even today. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 SOUTH ASIA 11

Thai Parliament votes Pak military plans budget cuts for coup leader Prayuth ISLAMABAD (TIP): In an to stay on as PM unprecedented voluntary move, BANGKOK (TIP): Thailand’s Pakistan’s military has decided to cut Parliament has elected 2014 coup the defence budget for the next fiscal leader Prayuth Chan-ocha as Prime year amid an austerity drive launched by Minister in a vote that helps ensure the government to solve the cash- the military’s sustained dominance of strapped nation’s economic woes. politics since the country became a Major General Asif Ghafoor, Director constitutional monarchy nearly nine General (DG) Inter Services Public decades ago. The military-backed Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the party that nominated Prayuth won military, in his Twitter message on the second-highest number of seats in Tuesday said voluntary cuts in the the House of Representatives in the defence budget for next fiscal year would General Election in March. not be at the cost of defence and security. But his selection was virtually However, Ghafoor did not mention how assured on Wednesday because the much budget cut would be undertaken. prime minister is chosen in a joint Prime Minister Imran Khan said on vote of the 500-seat House and the 250- Tuesday that he was very appreciative of seat Senate, whose members were the Pakistan military’s “unprecedented appointed by the junta Prayuth leads. voluntary initiative of stringent cuts in Two House seats were vacant due to a their defence expenditures” especially in suspension and resignation. light of the country’s financial situation. Prayuth was elected to serve a Khan said he was grateful for the move into a modest three-bed room house of minimum possible level,” Prime second term by a vote of 500 to 244 for that came “despite multiple security his military secretary along with two Minister’s Adviser on Finance and his opponent, Future Forward party challenges” that Pakistan faces. Khan servants. Economic Affairs Hafeez Shaikh had leader Thanathorn said the funds saved would be used for On May 28, the Prime Minister’s said. Juangroongruangkit. Prayuth, a the development of the newly-merged Special Assistant on Information, Unlike some other civilian leaders in former army commander, was the tribal areas as well as in Balochistan. Firdous Ashiq Awan, had announced Pakistan’s fragile democracy, Khan candidate of the military-backed Science and Technology Minister that the federal budget will be presented appears to have good relations with the Palang Pracharath party, which holds Fawad Chaudhry said this was “not a on June 11. generals who have ruled the nuclear- 116 House seats, as well as lawmakers small step at all”. “Only a strong civilian- Last month, the government armed nation for nearly half its history from smaller parties. Prayuth’s military coordination can rescue announced that all civil and military since independence in 1947. appointment becomes official when it Pakistan from the deep problems of institutions would contribute to the Pakistan has one of the world’s largest is endorsed by King Maha Governance and economy,” Chaudhry austerity-oriented federal budget for armies but critics say the military’s Vajiralongkorn. Prayuth did not run said. Prime Minister Khan, after 2019-20. “There will be austerity in the spending is unnecessary and holds the for office in the March election - the assuming office last year, launched coming budget. We will try to keep country back in key areas such as health constitution enacted under the junta several austerity measures. He moved government expenditures to the and education. — Agencies he headed does not require that the PM come from Parliament. — AP Hafiz Saeed not allowed to lead Eid Nepal looks to limit 10 killed in Pakistan Everest access after during armed clash on prayers at his ‘favourite’ venue in Lahore deaths, but doubts Eid LAHORE (TIP): For the first time in 10, 2008 by the UN Security Council after LAHORE (TIP): Two rival groups years, Mumbai attack mastermind and the horrific Mumbai attacks in which linger opened indiscriminate fire at each Jammat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz 166 people were killed, is keeping a low KATHMANDU (TIP): Under other after Eid prayers in Pakistan's Saeed was not allowed by the profile since the Imran Khan pressure after a deadly season on traffic- Punjab province, killing at least 10 government on Wednesday to lead Eid- government launched a crackdown on clogged Mount Everest, Nepal is people and injuring 17 others. The ul-Fitr prayers at his favourite venue proscribed organisations some three considering tightening access to the incident took place on Wednesday in Qaddafi Stadium here, an official said. months ago to fulfil its obligations world’s highest peak, but Jalalpur Pirwala Tehsil of Multan Instead, Saeed, chief of UN-designated regarding international terror financing mountaineering experts fear the district. The two groups resorted to terrorist organisation JuD, offered watchdog Financial Action Task Force proposed changes could amount to little indiscriminate firing after a dispute, prayers at a local mosque adjacent to his (FATF). more than lip service. Eleven people died Geo News reported. According to Jauhar Town residence here. In February, Paris-based international during the climbing season that ended sources, the members of one group “JuD chief Saeed wanted to lead the terror financing watchdog FATF decided this week, as record numbers lined the were returning to their homes after Eid prayers at the Qaddafi Stadium but to continue the ‘grey’ listing of Pakistan route to the summit. Although offering Eid prayers when assailants he was conveyed by an official of the for its failure to stop funding of terrorist overcrowding was blamed for at least from another group attacked them. Punjab government a day before groups such as the Jaish-e-Mohammed four deaths, many say inexperience is a Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman (Tuesday) that he could not do so. In case (JeM), the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the bigger killer. “People who know nothing Buzdar sought a detailed report from he goes ahead with his plan (to lead the JuD. of climbing, never been on a mountain, the regional police officer (RPO) of Eid prayers) the government may arrest In March, Saeed was barred by the came and tried to climb Everest,” Multan on the incident. He directed him,” the official privy to the government from delivering weekly Chilean mountaineer Juan Pablo Mohr the RPO to arrest the culprits without development told PTI. Friday sermon at Jamia Masjid Qadsia, told AFP after returning to Kathmandu. delay. PTI He said Saeed having no other option the JuD headquarters in Lahore. “A lot of people didn’t know how to put “followed the government direction” and Saeed was never stopped from (on) crampons or (use) the fixed ropes,” Thai junta leader voted dropped the idea of leading the prayers delivering Friday sermons even during he said, adding they relied on an army of in as prime minister at the Qaddafi Stadium. the years when Masjid Qadsia’s control sherpas or Nepali guides to help them Saeed had been leading the prayers on was under the Punjab government. accomplish such basic tasks. after election both Eid-ul Fitr and Eid-ul Azha at the The JuD is believed to be the front For years, Kathmandu has issued BANGKOK (TIP): Thailand's new Qaddafi Stadium for last many years organisation for the LeT which is permits to anyone willing to pay $11,000, parliament voted in ruling military without any hindrance. Rather the responsible for carrying out the Mumbai regardless of whether they are rookie junta chief General Prayuth Chan- government used to provide him attacks. It had been declared as a foreign climbers or skilled mountaineers. ocha as prime minister on Wednesday, foolproof security. terrorist organisation by the US in June For years after Edmund Hillary and five years after he overthrew an In the past Saeed not only led the 2014. The US Department of the Tenzing Norgay made the first ascent of elected government. The former prayers but also propagated his views Treasury has designated Saeed as a Everest in 1953, access to the world’s most army chief secured the 375 votes especially on Kashmir before a large Specially Designated Global Terrorist, famous peak was a rare prize, offered only needed to secure the post in a vote by gathering of people assembled on such and the US, since 2012, has offered a USD to solo mountaineers charting new routes both houses of parliament, one of religious festivals. 10 million reward for information that or to climbers belonging to national teams which was entirely appointed by the Saeed, who was banned on December brings him to justice. — PTI or boasting major sponsorship deals. AFP junta. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 KATRINA HAD ONE CONDITION BEFORE SIGNING BHARAT ctor Katrina Kaif has said Bharat is “the best role” of her Acareer, adding that her onscreen character, Kumud Raina, is a strong woman. She also revealed that when director Ali Abbas Zafar told her about the film after Priyanka Chopra walked out, she had only one TAAPSEE PANNU condition. Speaking to Mid Day in an REACTS TO VIKAS interview, Katrina revealed how she one condition for accepting the film. “I told Ali that I’d join the cast only if the BAHL GETTING A character is strong enough. Kumud is that character. I went through a lot of CLEAN CHIT prep work and attended workshops, ctor Taapsee Pannu says people because this role was challenging. The must not stop raising their voice character spans 40 years in the film. Aagainst sexual harassment at Also, it’s a big-budget holiday release, workplace and continue the #MeToo so it will reach a wide audience.” movement. “I could be wrong, but Bharat is the Her comment comes just two days after best role of my career, on paper. There director Vikas Bahl was given a clean chit are instances when [an actor] doesn’t after an allegation of sexual misconduct get too much screen time in a Salman made against him by a former employee Khan-movie. But, I have been of the now disbanded Phantom Films, fortunate to get films with strong was probed, and his credit as director of roles,” she continued. “Super 30” was restored. She also talked about her next Even actor Alok Nath, who was accused Sooryavanshi with Akshay Kumar of rape by a writer-director, has appeared and director Rohit Shetty. She said, “I in the film “De De Pyaar De”. desire to play interesting characters, Asked how she looks at the situation, but, at the same time, I can balance Taapsee told IANS: “Look, if the person [that] with films that are simply about who is accused of sexual harassment, having fun. Rohit and I have been doesn’t get punished, of course the spirit planning to work together for nine of the movement, the spirit of a woman years. We felt this film could be one who comes out with the story of abuse in that we could collaborate on. I like [the public, gets shattered. message] he is trying to portray in it. “However, that should not stop other It’s not just another glamorous role.” girls from raising their voices if they are Akshay, who plays a cop in the film, abused...because girls have stayed silent will star opposite Katrina. for ages. Kriti Sanon: I don’t compare myself with star kids ctor Kriti Sanon said that she never compared herself with star kids as she was treated "equally" in her debut Heropanti Aopposite Tiger Shroff. "I don't think I compared myself with star kids. I was launched with one. There was no point where I felt I needed to compare myself," Kriti told PTI. The actress also said that both of them were not only treated like equals but also promoted like one. "Both Tiger and I were equally new. We were learning like little babies. Fortunately, my producer and director always treated the film as the launch of two newcomers, not one. That never made me feel like there was a difference. The way we were treated, how we were promoted, it was so equal," said the Heropanti actress. Kriti, who made her Bollywood debut with Heropanti in 2014, found success in two consecutive hits Bareilly Ki Barfi and Luka Chuppi. "You need to have a balance to do something for personal satisfaction and also to reach out to maximum number of people to entertain. It's important to have this balance," she said. "I would never do something which I wouldn't want to go and watch in theatres. I am also an audience, so if I feel like this is something I would watch in theatre, I'll do the film. The length of the role or other things don't matter then," Kriti, who was last seen in Luka Chuppi, added. This year, Kriti Sanon has Arjun Patiala, Housefull 4 and Panipat in her kitty. The actress said that all the upcoming films will show a different aspect of her personality. "Arjun Patiala is a spoofy north Indian comedy.Spoof comedy hasn't been attempted so much in Bollywood. It is going to be something different. While Housefull 4 is completely crazy.It's the first comedy in a reincarnation zone," Kriti said. "Panipat is my first proper period film and I'm really fortunate that I got to work with Ashutosh Gowariker. For the first time, I'm playing a Marathi character. I am happy that these three films are different from each other," the actress added. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 HOLLYWOOD 13 FURIOUS MILEY CYRUS PENS POST AFTER BEING GROPED AND KISSED BY FAN

ust a day after getting groped by a fan, actress Miley Cyrus said no one Jcan grab anyone without consent. Cyrus on Tuesday took to social media and wrote: "She can be wearing what she Jennifer Lawrence all set wants. She can be a virgin. She can be sleeping with 5 different people. She can for silver screen return be with her husband. She can be with her girlfriend. She can be naked. She can't be post engagement grabbed without her consent." The ‘Adore you’ hitmaker was groped ctress Jennifer Lawrence is making while leaving a hotel here. A video of the her come back with the upcoming incident, which was captured by one of A'X-Men' movie 'Dark Phoenix.' her fans, became viral on social media. This will be her first movie since her In the video, Cyrus and her husband announcement of taking a year off from Liam Hemsworth are seen leaving their the Hollywood industry. hotel here on Sunday when the singer is The 28-year-old, who had won four groped in a throng of fans, reported Oscars, including a Best Actress award for dailymail.co.uk. 'Silver Linings Playbook' back in 2012, gave Miley Cyrus became quite the everyone a shock with her unconventional sensation after her popular disney show move. Hannah Montana, which ran for four "No one would say that when you're as seasons. After that, she created a stir big a star as Jennifer that you should take with her risque outfits and dance a year off, it's not that sensible. But she has performances at shows like the VMAS. all of that 'Hunger Games' money and she After a series of solo hits, the pop-star can afford to sit back," one Hollywood will be next seen in an episode of Black insider told. Mirror. Charlize Theron to be honoured with 2019 American Cinematheque award

ollywood star Charlize Theron "The American Cinematheque is REESE WITHERSPOON: HAVING GREAT will receive the 2019 American extremely pleased to honour Charlize HCinematheque Award. Theron as the 33rd recipient of the TIME WORKING ON ‘LEGALLY BLONDE 3’ According to a website, the award is American Cinematheque Award at our bestowed annually by the nonprofit celebration this year. arts organisation to honour an "Charlize Theron is making a ctor Reese Witherspoon said she anything. (Elle's) a very beloved "extraordinary filmmaker in the significant contribution to the art of is having a great time working on character. You just want her to go on a entertainment industry who is fully motion pictures while breaking Athe third part of her 'Legally hero's journey like she does in the first engaged in his or her work and is through outmoded limitations on what Blonde' franchise. movie, and I'm having a great time committed to making a significant an actress and producer can do," said The actor kick-started the series with working on it," she told a magazine. contribution to the art of the motion American Cinematheque chairman 2001's 'Legally Blonde', where she played Witherspoon reprised her role in the picture." Rick Nicita. the idealistic Elle Woods who follows her 2003 sequel, titled 'Legally Blonde 2: Red, The South African actor, will be Previous American Cinematheque boyfriend to a law school in order to win White & Blonde'. presented with the award in a Award honourees include Eddie him back. In June last year, the actor announced ceremony set to take place on Murphy, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Witherspoon said the script was in she will be reprising her role in a November 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, place but the team is yet to start filming. threequel, which is slated to hit the Beverly Hills, California. Sean Connery, Michael Douglas. "(We have) a script, but we haven't shot theatres on Valentine's Day in 2020. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 WORLD FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019

World leaders mark 75 years since D-Day Sikhs in London Protest the Blue on Normandy's beaches in France Star Operation of 1984 CAEN(FRANCE) (TIP): :US President Donald Trump landed in France on June 7 to join other world leaders on the beaches of Normandy in a tribute to the veterans and dead heroes of the D-Day landings that shaped the outcome of World War II. Despite being largely blamed for growing international discord, Trump headed to join in the attempted show of transatlantic Nirpal Shergill at Trafalgar Square, London harmony on the 75th anniversary of LONDON (TIP): A demonstration and the assault. "Heading over to protest march, organized by Federation Normandy to celebrate some of the of Sikh Organisation UK,was held by bravest that ever lived," the US leader thousands of the Sikhs in London Hyde tweeted on arrival in France. Park and Trafalgar Square on Sunday, "We are eternally grateful!" French June 2, 2019, to protest against the Blue- President Emmanuel Macron and Star Operation of 1984 by the thenIndira British Prime Minister Theresa May Gandhi government. earlier paid tribute to D-Day veterans Beside Sikhs belonging to the London at the start of Thursday's areas and Gurdwaras, Sikhs from 100- Sikh Demonstration, Trafalgar Square, London , June 2, 2019 Photo / Courtesy Ravi Bolina commemorations for the soldiers who miles away cities like Birmingham, West India and abroad against this Indian protest was 36th demonstration I surged onto the Normandy beaches Midlands, Southampton, Gravesend, government army actionfor the last 35 attended since 1984. on June 6, 1944. Bedford,Leicesterreached there in years, since 10th June 1984, when there Southampton-based Amrik Singh Gill, On an occasion mixing high politics trains, cars and in the buses arranged by were protests and demonstrations President of the Federation of Sikh with poignant historical the Gurdwaras and Sikh organizations allover the world e.g. Hyde Park corner Organisation,Gurmail SinghMalh, i remembrance, Macron met first with for their members. The speakers from London, Madison Square, New York., President of Sri Guru Singh Sabha May at Ver-sur-Mer, where they laid the stage were seen shouting slogans " Canberra, Toronto,Frankfurt etc. gurdwaras Southall and a lot of Sikh the first stone for a new British Khalistan- Zindabad ",and the The first Sikhs demonstration, outside community leaders , namely Lavshinder memorial to fallen soldiers. "Standing demonstrators were seen supporting and India, against the Blue Star Operationat Singh Dallewal, Devinderjit Singh, here as the waves wash quietly onto demanding "Khalistan", by wearing T- Golden Temple Amritsar, I attended, and Mangal Singh,Inder Singh Jammu Ex- the shore below us, it's almost Shirtswith "Khalistan" printed on the reported worldwide, was at Robson Mayor,Gurdip Singh Sandhu, Balwinder impossible to grasp the raw courage it front and back. Square VancouverCanada on 10th June Singh and many others addressed the must have taken that day to leap from The Sikhs have been protesting in 1984, and this London Trafalgar Square gathering. landing craft and into the surf, despite the fury of battle," May said. Under a bright blue sky, she finished her speech by addressing the UK-India Awards 2019 Nominations Shortlist Announced assembled veterans, whose numbers Picture caption -The winners of the dwindle with each major anniversary. UK-India Awards will be announced at a "I want to say the only words we can: glittering ceremony in London taking thank you," she said in her final place on 28th June 2019 international appearance before she LONDON (TIP): India Inc. a London- steps down as leader of the based media house that produces incisive Conservative party on Friday. content and events on investment, trade Britain's delayed departure from and policy matters relating to India's the European Union, which has cost increasingly globalised economic and May her job as prime minister, is just strategic agenda, announced May 30 the one of many rifts that has opened shortlist for this year's UK-India Awards. recently among Western allies, whose A key highlight of UK-India Week (24 - alliance forged in World War II is 28 June 2019), the UK-India Awards under unprecedented strain. brings together and celebrates the The man blamed for most of the innovative and trailblazing individuals discord, Trump, was set to arrive in and organisations that are making a northern France for a ceremony at significant contribution to the strong the US military cemetery at global partnership between the UK and Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking India. Omaha Beach where 9,400 US The Awards announcement comes at a The winners of the UK-India Awards will be announced at a glittering ceremony in London taking place on 28th June 2019 servicemen are buried. time when there are 842 Indian Both leaders will give speeches, companies operating in the UK, with ● Shalni Arora, CEO, Savannah ● Buffalo Grid, for Start-up of the Year while the French president will also combined revenues of over £48 billion - Wisdom ● Baker McKenzie, for Law Firm of the bestow the Legion d'Honneur, an increase from £46.4 billion in 2018 ● Deborah D'Aubney, Director, General Year France's highest honour, on five [source: Grant Thornton India Meets Counsel, Rolls Royce ● The Softbank Vision Fund for Fund of American veterans. Macron and Britain Tracker 2019]. Last year ● Hon. Patricia Hewitt, Former UK the Year Trump - whose once warm relations investment from India increased an Cabinet Minister ● PwC for Consultancy of the Year have chilled due to mounting public incredible 321% over the previous year ● Gina Miller, Founder of True and Fair The winners of the UK-India Awards disagreements on Iran, climate [source: ONS] and London sits at the very Foundation will be announced at a glittering change and trade - will then meet for epicentre of this prosperity, attracting ● Falguni Nayar, Founder of ceremony in London taking place on 28th private talks followed by a working more investment projects from India Nykaa.com June 2019. lunch. Macron will end the day with than any other major European city This year, thirty-five organisations In its third year, the Awards ceremony an homage at Colleville Montgomery [source: London & Partners]. have been shortlisted, including: takes place during the inaugural UK- for the Kieffer Commando, the only This year's UK-India Awards will be ● John Lewis Foundation for Social India Week, running 24th-28th June. UK- French soldiers to storm a Normandy judged by an all-women panel of leading Impact Project of the Year India Week celebrates the strong beach on D-Day which opened a new figures in business, technology, media, ● tech UK for Trade and Investment partnership between the UK and India front against the Nazis and led to the and politics: Promotion Agency of the Year and is a catalyst for promoting liberation of France and much of ● Ruth Davidson MP, Leader of the ● Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, for opportunities for future collaboration. western Europe. (AFP) Scottish Conservative Party Deal of the Year (Source - India Inc) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 TRAVEL 15

ituated amidst lush green, forested hills on the highest peak in the SAravali range, Mount Abu is the summer capital for the Indian state of MOUNT ABU: THE SUMMER Rajasthan. Its cool and soothing climate makes it an ideal retreat. Explore a number of Jain temples, including the Dilwara Temples, a complex carved of while marble, or visit the nearby CAPITAL OF RAJASTHAN Achalgarh fort, which houses many beautiful temples of its own. SUNSET POINT One of the most well-known spots in Mount Abu, Sunset Point is located to the south-west of Nakki Lake. Best visited at dusk, this picturesque point commands magnificent views of the Aravali ranges. Thronged by travellers throughout the year, it is surrounded by numerous food stalls and souvenir shops. To get to Sunset Point, grab your camera and walk up the cobblestone pathways along the Nakki Lake for about a km. Those who do not wish to take a walk can also opt for pony rides. DILWARA TEMPLES The five marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place for the Jain community, and rank among India’s finest temple architecture. Located in the northern part of the hill-station, these Jain temples are about two-and-a-half- kms away from the bustling town of Mount Abu. They comprise of five temples—Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pithalhar, Parshvanath, Mahavir Swami—each of which is dedicated to a revered Jain guru. Built in 11th and 13th centuries, the temples boast of opulent entrances, minutely-carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels and intricately-designed domes. Mahavir Jayanti, the most important festival of Jains, is celebrated with full vigour here and many Jain pilgrims visit the temples during the festival each year. NAKKI LAKE Believed to be have been dug out by a god using his nails, the sacred Nakki Lake is one of the landmarks of the hill town of Mount Abu. About half a mile long, the lake is deeper towards the dam on the west. Carry your picnic hamper, a book and camera and spend a peaceful afternoon on the banks of the lake. Boat riding is another activity that interests visitors here. A pleasant stroll around the lake will lead you to Toad Rock, a boulder that looks just like a toad about to hop into the lake. The 14th-century Raghunath Temple stands near the lake’s southern shore. ACHALGARH FORT Bordered by massive walls that enclose a few beautiful temples inside, the Achalgarh Fort offers interesting glimpses of Mewar architecture. Built in considered as one of the prominent the year 1452 by the famous Rajput ruler religious spots in the hill town. The of Mewar, Rana Kumbha, the fort is temple is visited by hordes of Hindu situated 11 kms to the north of Mount pilgrims during Navratri, a nine-day Abu. Various viewpoints from the fort Hindu festival that is celebrated with full offer scenic lookouts onto the hill town, gusto. the Aravali ranges and the picturesque Adhar Devi Temple is quite old and sunset views. legend has it that ‘Adhar’ of the Goddess fell here. It is also believed that goddess’s ADHAR DEVI TEMPLE image hangs in the mid air. Besides, the Situated atop a cliff in a cave, a visit to temple has a number of gorgeous statues the Adhar Devi Temple, also known as that you can admire and looking at those Arbuda Devi Temple requires you to arts will make you praise the artists from climb 365 steep steps, but the strenuous the bygone era. And the view of journey is worth the effort. Offering a mountains and forests you get to see bird-eye-view of the hill-station from the after climbing those hundreds of stairs top, the temple is constructed out of a will make you forget all the tiredness and large rock, and visitors have to stoop and fatigue. It is recommended you wear crawl to enter the inner shrine. Located 3 proper and comfortable clothes and km away from Mount Abu, the temple is footwear because the climb uphill is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is really tiring. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 WOMEN FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 WALNUTS MAY HELP FIGHT FOOD CORNER AGEING EFFECTS ating an overall healthy diet, including certain foods such Eas walnuts and other whole foods, may reduce the risk of physical function impairments throughout the ageing process in women, a new study has found. Women who consumed 1-2 servings of walnuts per week (1/4 cup per serving) showed reduced risk of developing impairments in physical functions, the study said. Walnuts are unique among nuts in that they are primarily composed of polyunsaturated fat (13 grams per ounce), which includes alpha- linolenic acid (ALA), the plant- Nawabi Pulao based omega-3 fatty acid. They are the only nut to contain a Ingredients significant amount of ALA with 2.5 grams per one ounce serving, the 1/2 kg chicken study noted. 1/4 kg mutton "There is a lot of research that function. This is because walnuts contain 1/2 kg rice looks at specific health conditions Helps weight loss biotin (vitamin B7) that helps 1 cup curd, well beaten in ageing, such as diabetes and strengthen hair, reduce hair fall and 1 cup milk heart disease, but less attention to Contrary to what people believe, improve hair growth to certain 3 onions research on quality of life and walnuts can form a part of weight extent. In addition to walnuts, you 2 eggs ability to maintain independence management diet. Several studies can try these foods to prevent hair 1/2 cup green peas, shelled with ageing," said Francine have suggested that regular loss. 1 pod arlic Grodstein, Professor at Brigham consumption of walnuts is unlikely Prevents heart disease 1 big piece of ginger and Women's Hospital and Harvard to cause weight gain or obesity. In 1 tsp rose water Medical School in the US. fact, an ounce of walnuts contains Among all the dietary plants and Ghee or oil for frying Further, a higher intake of fruits 2.5g of omega 3 fats, 4g of protein nuts, walnuts contain the highest Salt to taste and vegetables, lower intake of and 2g of fibre that help provide amount of antioxidants. Around 100 sugar-sweetened beverages, trans satiety. Any successful weight g of walnuts will give more than 20 Method fat and sodium and moderate management plan must include mmol antioxidants, which makes Clean and wash rice and soak it in water for 15 alcohol intake were diets most satiety factor; so walnut is them extremely effective in minutes. associated with reduced rates of undoubtedly the right food to combating heart disease by their Cook the rice till half done. Keep aside. 3. Clean incident physical impairment. consider if you are into a weight ability to destroy free radicals. They and cut the mutton into cubes. Joint the chicken. Among food components, the management programme. Despite are also loaded with omega-3 fatty Boil the eggs and keep aside. strongest relations were found for being ‘dense in calories, walnuts acids that lowers bad cholesterol Slice the onions. Grind ginger and garlic to a increased intakes of oranges, can be an important tool in helping and increases the production of paste. orange juice, apples, pears, romaine you lose weight. good cholesterol making it a great Heat ghee in a frying pan, add onions, ginger- or leaf lettuce and walnuts. Induces sleep snack to keep your heart in great garlic paste and fry well. Overall diet quality, rather than health. Add the jointed chicken and fry. Add 3 cups of individual foods, may have a greater Walnuts contain a compound Prevents diabetes water and salt to taste and cook on slow fire till impact on reducing risk of physical called melatonin, responsible for the meat is tender and only 1/3 of the gravy is function impairments, emphasised conveying messages regarding the All types of nuts are associated left. the paper published in the Journal cycle of light and dark to the body. with a lowered risk of diabetes and Add some more ghee and the well beaten curd. of Nutrition. Since melatonin is already walnuts are no exception. Cook on a slow fire until the curd gets absorbed. For the study, the team looked at synthesised by the body, According to a study, women who Add 1 tsp of rose water after the meat has cooled. data from 54,762 women in the consumption of walnuts increases consumed 28 grams of walnuts Take a heavy bottomed pan and arrange alternate Nurses' Health Study,which tracked the blood levels of melatonin, twice a week were 24% less likely to layers of rice and cooked meat taking care that women for over 30 years. thereby inducing sleep. That’s why develop type 2 diabetes. The study the first and last layers are that of rice. Between 1992 and 2008, the team eating walnuts can be a great way to was published in the Journal of Place in an oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes examined these participants' improve sleep. 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ave your skin from dryness and dehydration. circulation. Increase water intake and exfoliate the dead skin Moisturize: It is necessary to moisturise your skin Scells to achieve smooth skin, says an expert. before you step out in the searing sun. This will An expert from Advanced Beauty and Cosmetic keep your skin hydrated and prevent it from Clinic has shared a few tips to get spotless skin: becoming dry and scaly. Hydrate: Hydrating yourself is absolutely Apply a light and non-greasy moisturiser after you essential to keep your skin healthy. A lot of water step out from a shower and before applying sunscreen. content from the body is lost while you sweat Follow this procedure in the night. during summer season. Therefore, it is essential to Balanced diet: It is not just water that helps you to increase water intake by a couple of glasses every stay hydrated; indulging in fresh fruits, leafy day. vegetables and salads help as well. Eat the right Avoid caffeinated drinks and keep away from food to nourish your skin and stay fit during aerated drinks too as they further dehydrate the do it yourself at home with the right mix. summer. Avoid boiling or steaming vegetables for skin. Instead, opt for freshly squeezed lime juice or Oatmeal, honey, lemon, curd, cucumber are some too long, as this will reduce their water content. go for coconut water and other fresh juices. of the ingredients that can work wonders on your Junk food, beverages, non-vegetarian and spicy Exfoliate: Exfoliation helps in the removal of dead skin. In summer season, exfoliate at least thrice a preparations are a strict no-no as well during skin cells and in achieving smooth skin. You can week to remove dead skin and improve blood summer. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 HEALTH 17 HIV PATIENTS AT RISK OF HEART DISEASE, STROKE atients with HIV are at a significantly higher risk of Psuffering from heart and blood vessel diseases as compared to those without the infection, scientists say. According to a new scientific statement published in the journal AFTERNOON NAPS CAN Circulation, effective antiretroviral therapy has changed HIV from a BOOST KID'S HAPPINESS, IQ progressive, fatal disease to a chronic, manageable condition that n afternoon nap can boost happiness as well as increases the risk of heart attacks improve behaviour and academic performance and strokes. Aof children, a study has found. Interactions between traditional Researchers from and the University of California risk factors, such as diet, lifestyle (UC) Irvine in the US conducted a study of nearly 3,000 and tobacco use, and HIV-specific fourth, fifth, and sixth graders aged 10-12. risk factors, such as a chronically The study,published in the journal SLEEP,showed a activated immune system and connection between midday napping and greater inflammation characteristic of happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral chronic HIV contribute to the problems; and higher IQ. increased risk of heart and blood "Children who napped three or more times per week vessel diseases in HIV patients. benefit from a 7.6 per cent increase in academic Tobacco use, a major risk factor diseases of the heart and blood mobility impairment, frailty, performance in Grade 6," said Adrian Raine, from for cardiovascular diseases, is vessels, in part because HIV’s depression and social isolation. University of Pennsylvania. common among people living with transition from a fatal disease to a There are also disparities in care "How many kids at school would not want their HIV. chronic condition is relatively based on age, race, ethnicity and scores to go up by 7.6 points out of 100?" Raine said. Heavy alcohol use, substance recent, so long-term data on heart gender. Sleep deficiency and daytime drowsiness are abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, disease risks are limited,” said Another area of concern is the surprisingly widespread, with drowsiness affecting up low levels of physical activity and Matthew J Feinstein, from ageing population of people living to 20 per cent of all children, said Jianghong Liu, an poor cardio-respiratory fitness are Northwestern University in the US. with HIV — 75 per cent of people associate professor at University of Pennsylvania. also common among people living In addition, people living with living with HIV are over age 45. While the negative cognitive, emotional, and with HIV and may contribute to HIV are often stigmatised and face “Ageing with HIV differs greatly physical effects of poor sleep habits are well- elevated risk for diseases of the significant barriers to optimal from the aging issues facing the established, and most previous research has focused heart and blood vessels, according health care, such as education level, general population,” said Jules on preschool age and younger. to the statement. where they live, healthcare literacy, Levin, in an accompanying patient Researchers used data from a study in China, where “Considerable gaps exist in our cognitive impairment, internalised perspective. the practice of afternoon napping is embedded into knowledge about HIV-associated and anticipated stigma, gait and Source: PTI daily life, continuing through elementary and middle school, even into adulthood. From each of 2,928 children, the researchers collected data about napping frequency and duration ENERGY DRINKS MAY HARM once the children hit Grades 4 through 6, as well as outcome data when they reached Grade 6, including psychological measures like grit and happiness and physical measures such as body mass index and YOUR HEART: STUDY glucose levels. They also asked teachers to provide behavioral and onsuming too many energy academic information about each student. drinks in a short timespan The researchers then analysed associations between Cmay increase blood pressure each outcome and napping, adjusting for sex, grade, and disrupt heart rhythm, a study school location, parental education, and nightly time has found. in bed. For the study, published in the "Many lab studies across all ages have demonstrated Journal of the American Heart that naps can show the same magnitude of Association, enrolled 34 healthy improvement as a full night of sleep on discrete volunteers between the ages of 18 cognitive tasks," said Sara Mednick, from UC Irvine. and 40 years. "Here, we had the chance to ask real-world, Participants were randomly adolescent schoolchildren questions across a wide assigned to drink 32 ounces of one range of behavioural, academic, social, and of two commercially available physiological measures," said Mednick. caffeinated energy drinks or a "The more students sleep during the day,the greater placebo drink on three separate the benefit of naps on many of these measures," she days. said. Source: PTI The drinks were consumed within a 60-minute period but no faster than one 16-ounce bottle in 30 PAGE SPONSORED BY minutes. Researchers at the University of DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND the Pacific in the US measured the electrical activity of the volunteers' DR. SATISH ANAND hearts by electrocardiogram, which Former Chairman, Board of records the way a heart is beating. milligrams is not expected to induce In participants who consumed Trustees, AAPI National They also recorded participant's any electrocardiographic changes. either type of energy drink, E-Mail: blood pressure. Other common ingredients in the researchers found that the QT [email protected] All measurements were taken at energy drinks in the study included interval was six milliseconds or 7.7 the study's start and every 30 taurine (an amino acid), milliseconds higher at four hours minutes for four hours after drink glucuronolactone (found in plants compared to placebo drinkers. GITANJLI ANAND consumption. and connective tissues) and B- The QT interval is a Former President, India Both energy beverages tested vitamins. measurement of the time it takes Association of Long Island contained 304 to 320 milligrams of The placebo drink contained ventricles in the heart (the lower (IALI) caffeine per 32 fluid ounces. carbonated water, lime juice and chambers) to prepare to generate a E-mail: Caffeine at doses under 400 cherry flavouring. beat again. [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 SCIENCE AND TECH FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 ‘FORBIDDEN’ PLANET DISCOVERED IN NEPTUNIAN DESERT stronomers say they have discovered a rogue ASIA’S GLACIERS PREVENT exoplanet with its own atmosphere in the ANeptunian Desert. WATER SHORTAGE DURING NGTS-4b, nick-named 'The Forbidden Planet' is smaller than Neptune but three times the size of Earth, DROUGHTS said researchers led by the University of Warwick in the UK. laciers become the largest supplier of water to The exoplanet, described in the journal Monthly some of Asia's major river basins during Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, has a mass Gdroughts, fulfilling the basic needs of 221 of 20 Earth masses, a radius 20 per cent smaller than million people when water shortages are at their Neptune, and temperature of 1000 degrees Celsius. worst, a study has found. It orbits around the star in only 1.3 days—the The study, published in journal Nature, has equivalent of Earth's orbit around the Sun of one year. important economic and social implications for a It is the first exoplanet of its kind to have been found Researchers believe the planet may have moved into region that is vulnerable to drought. Climate change is in the Neptunian Desert, researchers said. the Neptunian Desert recently, in the last one million causing most of the region's glaciers to shrink. The Neptunian Desert is the region close to stars years, or it was very big and the atmosphere is still Hamish Pritchard, a glaciologist at the British where no Neptune-sized planets are found, they said. evaporating. Antarctic Survey (BAS) in the UK, said that the melt- This area receives strong irradiation from the star, "This planet must be tough—it is right in the zone water is important for the people living downstream meaning the planets do not retain their gaseous where we expected Neptune-sized planets could not when the rains fail and water shortages are at their atmosphere as they evaporate leaving just a rocky core. survive," said Richard West, from the University of worst. However NGTS-4b still has its atmosphere of gas. Warwick. According to researchers, each summer, glaciers When looking for new planets, astronomers look for a "It is truly remarkable that we found a transiting release 36 cubic kilometres of water—equivalent to 14 dip in the light of a star—with the planet orbiting it and planet via a star dimming by less than 0.2 per cent—this million Olympic swimming pools—to these rivers. blocking the light. has never been done before by telescopes on the ground, This is enough water to cater to the needs of 221 Usually only dips of one per cent and more are picked and it was great to find after working on this project for million people. up by ground-based searches. a year," West said. The high-mountain region of Asia, known as the However, the NGTS telescopes, situated in the "We are now scouring out data to see if we can see any Third Pole, including the Himalayas, has 95,000 Atacama Desert, Chile, can pick up a dip of just 0.2 per more planets in the Neptune Desert—perhaps the glaciers in total. About 800 million people are partly cent. desert is greener than was once thought," he said. dependent on their melt-water. Brain zapping can help retrieve NASA’s first SpaceX YOUTUBE BRINGS BACK forgotten memories astronauts ready for ‘messy NEXTUP FOR CONTENT orgotten memories can be retrieved by CREATORS stimulating a specific brain region using Felectrical currents, scientists have found for the camping trip’ to space o support upcoming content creators on its first time. platform, Google-owned messaging app The research, published in the Journal of Cognitive he first US astronauts TYouTube on Tuesday opened entries for Neuroscience, shows that the left rostrolateral chosen to fly aboard a NextUp 2019 with three new editions -- NextUp for prefrontal cortex plays a critical role in memory TSpaceX capsule built Artists, Women To Watch and Gamers. recall. for NASA shrugged off a YouTube’s NextUp, which was launched in India "We found dramatically improved memory spate of design and test last year, provides creators with an opportunity to performance when we increased the excitability of mishaps, saying such be mentored by production and channel this region," said Jesse Rissman, an assistant setbacks were "part of the development experts in new production professor at University of California, Los Angeles in process" and the new techniques to further enhance their content. the US. technology was far more “It’s our mission to help creators be discovered, The left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex is important advanced than the space build a business and succeed on our platform. We for high-level thought, including monitoring and shuttle program that ended are excited to bring three new special editions of integrating information processed in other areas of eight years ago. NextUp, and can’t wait to see the fantastic entries the brain, Rissman said. Space shuttle veterans this year,” said Marc Lefkowitz, Head of YouTube This area is located behind the left side of the Bob Behnken, 48, and Doug creator and artist development, APAC. forehead, between the eyebrow and the hairline. Hurley, 52 are slated for While NextUp for Artists will feature music "We think this brain area is particularly important blastoff later this year from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the debut videos by creators, NextUp Women To Watch is a in accessing knowledge that you formed in the past manned flight of the Crew Dragon capsule to the International first-ever initiative that aims to empower women and in making decisions about it," said Rissman. Space Station and back. content creators and their audiences. The psychologists conducted experiments with Two fellow astronauts, Mike Hopkins, 50, and Victor Glover, 43, YouTube NextUp for Gamers will support three groups of people whose average age was 20. Each are designated for launch aboard the vehicle's first official Gaming journeys on YouTube for the very first group contained 13 women and 11 men. operational mission at a later date, possibly with two more crew time in India. Participants were shown a series of 80 words on a members from other countries. computer screen. For each word, participants were While a series of design hitches and test accidents may end up instructed to imagine either themselves or another pushing back this year's maiden launch to 2020, the astronauts person interacting with the word, depending on voiced trust in the capabilities and safety of the space vehicles whether the words "self" or "other" also appeared on being developed through NASA's new commercial partnerships. the screen. They also said the business of space flight was not always neat The following day, the participants returned to the and clean. laboratory for three tests -- one of their memory,one of “People to a degree think it's pretty glamorous to be able to go their reasoning ability and one of their visual into space, but it's actually like a messy camping trip,” Hurley perception. told Reuters in recent interviews with the astronauts conducted Each participant wore a device that sent a weak at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. electrical current through an electrode on the scalp to California-based SpaceX, the privately owned venture owned decrease or increase the excitability of neurons in the by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, successfully launched an left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex. unpiloted Crew Dragon to the space station in March on a test Increasing their excitability makes neurons more mission known as Demo 1. likely to fire, which enhances the connections between The capsule safely splashed down in the Atlantic and was neurons, Rissman said. recovered several days later. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE 19 WIPRO TO BUY US FIRM World Bank keeps growth FOR RS 312 CRORE forecast for India at 7.5%

WASHINGTON (TIP): The World Bank has retained its forecast for growth in India at 7.5% in the 2019-20 fiscal and the succeeding years, but warned that re-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions arising from “military skirmishes” such as the one in February could increase uncertainty and impact investments in the region. Continued GDP projection of NEW DELHI (TIP): Information technology major 7.5% should be reason for some Wipro said it will acquire US-based International relief and celebration coming as it TechneGroup Incorporated for $45 million (around Rs does amid ongoing efforts to fix the 312 crore). way India measures growth, which International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI) has come under intense scrutiny, provides computer aided design and product lifecycle and some distrust, after a management interoperability software services. government agency discovered Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Ohio, USA, serious gaps in a key government ITI has offices in the UK, Italy,Israel and Germany.ITI database. is privately held and has 130 employees as of March In its “Global Economic 2019. Its revenue stood at $23.2 million in FY’18 (year Prospects: Heightened Tensions, ending June 30). Subdued Investment” released “The acquisition complements Wipro’s core Tuesday, the World Bank strengths in Industry 4.0 and will allow Wipro to offer downgraded global growth end-to-end solutions in digital engineering and prospects by 0.3% to 2.6% for the facilities in Balakot in Pakistan. countries. “Uncertainty about the manufacturing,” said Harmeet Chauhan, senior vice- 2019-20 fiscal “reflecting weaker- And Pakistan retaliated with an air Brexit process poses a risk to some president, Industrial and Engineering Services, than- expected international trade raid that led to the downing of an South Asian economies which have Wipro. ITI’s offerings and solutions will be and investment at the start of the Indian air force fighter jet. preferential trade agreements or consolidated as a part of Wipro’s industrial and year”. This will begin improving The World Bank noted that the generalized system of preferences engineering services business and will function as a here after and growth might touch “military skirmishes between with the European Union and wholly-owned US subsidiary of the company, it added. 2.8% in 2021. major South Asian countries in significant exports to United India, on the other hand, will not mid-February remained contained, Kingdom (Bangladesh, India, JLR inks pact with BMW only grow by 7.5%, but as the largest and economic repercussions were Pakistan, Sri Lanka),” the Bank economy in South Asia, help the minor”. But, it warned that, “a re- said. for electric vehicles region post a “solid” growth. escalation of tensions between the “A no-deal Brexit could have a Pakistan, on the other hand, will two countries could increase significant impact on exports of NEW DELHI (TIP): Tata Motors-owned Jaguar continue the downslide and uncertainty, depress confidence, those countries to the UK in the Land Rover on Wednesday said it has joined hands decelerate to 3.4% from 5.8% in the and weigh on investment in the absence of new trade agreements,” with BMW to develop next generation electric drive previous fiscal. Its economic woes region”. it added. systems. The collaboration seeks to advance have forced it to seek yet another The Bank also cited the February British Prime Minister Teresa development of electrification technology to support bailout package from the “skirmishes between India and May is leaving office after failing to transition autonomous, connected, electric, shared International Monetary Fund, and Pakistan” as a “reminder that latent present a Brexit deal acceptable to (ACES) future, Jaguar Land Rover said. The two consultations are underway on geopolitical tensions can flare up at the Parliament, and it’s up to her partners will invest jointly in research and terms and conditions. any time”, in reference to risks to successor to find a way out of the development, engineering and procurement with an Military tensions broke out regional and global economies. current impasse. Another aim to provide the necessary economies of scale to between the two South Asian “Uncertainty” about Brexit, referendum to certain if Britain support increased consumer adoption of electric neighbors in February after a Britain leaving the European really wants to leave the European vehicles, it added. terrorist attack in Pulwama by the Union, was cited among other key Union was among May’s last The strategic collaboration will build on the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad. challenges and risks confronting suggestions. considerable knowledge and expertise in India struck the outfit’s training India and other South Asian Source: HT electrification at both the companies. Google CEO Sundar Pichai bags RBI LIKELY TO SLASH INTEREST Global Leadership Award 2019 RATES IN THIRD STRAIGHT CUT WASHINGTON (TIP): Google’s India-born CEO Sundar Pichai and NEW DELHI (TIP): The Reserve Bank of Nasdaq president Adena Friedman India is likely to cement its position as Asia’s have been chosen for the prestigious most dovish central bank with a third Global Leadership Awards 2019 by straight interest-rate cut Thursday. business advocacy group USIBC in The six-member monetary policy recognition of the two companies’ committee led by Governor Shaktikanta Das contribution as the leading will reduce the repurchase rate by 25 basis technology-driven platforms. points to 5.75% on Thursday, say 31 of 43 The award by Washington-based economists surveyed by Bloomberg, while US-India Business Council (USIBC) three are penciling in a 50 basis points cut. would be conferred upon Indian- The RBI may also switch its stance to American Pichai, 46, and Friedman, accommodative from neutral, given that 50, during the next week’s ‘India expectations are growing for the Federal Ideas Summit’. trade in goods and services has Reserve to slash rates this year. Given annually since 2007, the grown by nearly 150% over the past Inflation that’s stayed close to the lower USIBC Global Leadership Awards five years to reach $142.1 billion in end of RBI’s 2-6% band for six months has recognise top corporate executives 2018, the USIBC said. given policy makers room to support from the United States and India “Growing up in India, I saw the economic growth. India is among central whose companies play a major role profound impact technology has on banks across Asia shifting to looser interest rates this week for the first time in in catalysing growth in the US-India improving people’s lives, and I am monetary policy to boost their economies almost three years. commercial corridor. proud that Google has been able to amid risks from the U.S.-China trade war. The policy decision will be announced at With companies like Google and contribute to India’s exciting growth Philippines, Malaysia and New Zealand 11:45 a.m. in Mumbai, followed by a press Nasdaq at the forefront, bilateral story,” Pichai said. eased last month, while Australia cut conference 15 minutes later by Das. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 Sikh denied entry to restaurant in US Indian American Professor Rochona for wearing turban, says 'hurt' Majumdar Honored with UChicago

NEW YORK (TIP): A Sikh youth was recently denied entry to a restaurant in Teaching Award the US for wearing a turban when he CHICAGO (TIP): Rochona Majumdar, went there to meet his friends post- Associate Professor in the Department midnight, leaving him 'hurt and of Cinema and Media Studies, South embarrassed', said a media report. Asian Languages and Civilizations The incident took place in Port atUniversity of Chicago has been named Jefferson. The 23-year-old, Gurvinder recipient ofFaculty Awards for Grewal, went to Harbor Grill, but the Excellence in Graduate Teaching and security guard did not let him enter Mentoring. because of his headwear, citing new The University of Chicago annually Harbor Grill in Port Jefferson on left. On right: policy at the eatery. Gurvinder Grewal at his Stony Brook recognizes faculty for exceptional Grewal, a graduate from the Stony graduation wearing the turban he wore to teaching and mentoring with theFaculty Brook University, said: "I felt shocked, Harbor Grill. Photo of Harbor Grill / Facebook Awards for Excellence in Graduate embarrassed and hurt. I never Teaching and Mentoring,which honor encountered a situation where I was of all races and religions and did not faculty for their work with graduate refused a service or entry into an discriminate against anyone for their students. establishment for wearing a turban". creed or color. South Asia is central to Majumdar's He said that he tried to explain to the "We sincerely apologies for any academic universe. She supervises manager that he wore the turban to distress that this incident may have students working on different aspects of practise his religion and wanted to caused. Please know that our weekend South Asian history, politics and culture spend time with friends for the night. dress code policy is in place for the safety in the 19th and 20th centuries. All her However, the manager at the Grill did of all of our patrons," the restaurant students work with at least one South not let him in. said. Anyone wearing any type of hat is Asian language and undertake archival The policy was introduced at the bar, welcome during normal restaurant and fieldwork in the subcontinent. which enforces a dress code after 10 pm hours, it said. Rochona Majumdar is a historian of Rochona Majumdar is a historian of modern on Fridays and Saturdays, restricting all Grewal said Port Jefferson Mayor modern India. Her interests span India head-wears. Margot Garant apologized to him for the histories of Indian cinema, gender and In a Facebook post, the restaurant incident and advised him on actions to marriage in colonial India, and Indian the interface between civil social wrote: "[He was] wearing what would be take on the issue. "Throughout my life, intellectual thought in the nineteenth organizations like cine clubs to a mass more widely perceived as the slang term I've faced verbal abuse and bullying and twentieth centuries. medium-cinema--and relates film society 'dew rag or a stocking cap' and not a about my appearance, mostly Currently, Majumdar is engaged in practices to the rise of new kinds of traditional turban". "We do not allow throughout school. However, my basic two projects. The first is a history of the filmmaking in India. hats or headwear in order to more freedom of entering public film society movement in India from The second project is an intellectual capably identify people inside the accommodations was never infringed 1947, the year of India's independence history of key concepts such as society, establishment, the restaurant said. upon," he said. from British rule and partition to 1977 civility,and civilization in the Hindu and Clarifying their stand, the restaurant However, the restaurant changed its the year that the emergency declared by Muslim Bengali contexts during the said that Harbor Grill embraced people policy after the incident. Mrs. Gandhi ended. The project analyzes nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

contd from page 1 who enjoy protection from deportation under the country since troops ousted longtime President Omar Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) al-Bashir in April, make way for a civilian-led interim No Narendra Modi-Imran Khan... initiative, known as Dreamers. body. up or organized, between PM Modi and Prime The proposal would grant young undocumented Eyewitnesses said that the police and RSF shot at Minister Imran Khan at Bishkek," said Official immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, including protesters on Monday, June 3. Several videos showed Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar here. Both the leaders those shielded from deportation by the Obama-era security forces beating people with sticks. The internet are scheduled to travel to Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has been blocked in places across the country by major the SCO summit of 13-14 June. program, an opportunity to acquire permanent lawful providers. There has been a series of developments that indicate status if they meet certain requirements. The bill Monday's attack has drawn international ongoing efforts to continue with de-escalation of the would also allow hundreds of thousands of Temporary condemnation, including from United Nations tension that erupted after the terror attack at Pulwama Protected Status (TPS) recipients - as well as Liberian Secretary-General António Guterres. and the Balakot counter-terror strike. immigrants covered by Deferred Enforced Departure After April's coup, the military council and Despite the lack of confirmation on a meeting with (DED) - to gain permanent residency. opposition groups agreed on a three-year transition to Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said India (Source: Agencies) democracy. But on Tuesday, al-Burhan called for will emphasize on the importance of the national elections within nine months. "Neighbourhood first" policy as PM Modi will travel to Dr. VK Raju honored with... The only way to rule Sudan is through "the ballot Maldives and Sri Lanka during 8-9 June. (Source: The organization is all set to honor Dr. Raju at the box," the council leader said in an address on state TV. Agencies) celebration of 100 years of Rotary in Kolkata, India in In a speech broadcast on Sudan state-run TV on the first week of Jan 2020. Wednesday, al-Burhan apologized to Sudanese people US House passes Bill to protect... Recipient of many more honors and awards, Dr. Raju and said that "all involved in the events that lead to the entered the country without authorization or with is a humble person who is passionately involved in the disruption of the protests site will be held accountable only temporary status. The House on Tuesday, June 4 task of preventing blindness, particularly, among and brought to justice." voted 237-187 in favor of the Dream and Promise Act of children. 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Reproduction in whole or in part without Mohammad Jaffer/ SnapsIndia OVERSEAS CORRESPONDENTS Lovllien Kaurr, VP & Bureau Chief permission in writing from The Indian Panorama is prohibited. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 SPIRITUALITY 21 MAA KALI: THE BLACK GODDESS OF DAKSHINESWAR he love between the Divine Mother hang from Her ears; this means that She and her human children is a favors childlike devotees. Tunique relationship. Kali, the Dark SMILING face: She is ever-blissful. Mother is one such deity with whom TONGUE: Kali's white teeth symbolize devotees have a very loving and intimate sattva or serenity; Her red tongue, rajas, bond, in spite of her fearful appearance. or activity; and Her drunkenness: tamas In this relationship, the worshipper or inertia. The meaning: tamas can be becomes a child and Kali assumes the conquered by rajas, and rajas by sattva. form of the ever-caring mother. FULL BREAST: She is the nourisher of Who is Kali? all beings. TERRIBLE FORM: She is the mother of Kali is the fearful and ferocious form the universe as well as the destroyer. of the mother goddess. She assumed the When a mother spanks her child, it does form of a powerful goddess and became not mean that she is cruel; she popular with the composition of the Devi disciplines her child for its own good. Mahatmya, a text of the 5th - 6th century NECKLACE: It consist of fifty skulls AD. Here she is depicted as having born that represent the fifty letters of the from the brow of Goddess Durga during Sanskrit alphabet, the origin of sound. one of her battles with the evil forces. As She is Shabda Brahman (Sound- the legend goes, in the battle, Kali was so Brahman), or Logos-the source of much involved in the killing spree that creation. she got carried away and began TWO RIGHT ARMS: The upper right destroying everything in sight. To stop arm grants fearlessness, and the lower her, Lord Shiva threw himself under her right arm offers boons. She protects Her feet. Shocked at this sight, Kali stuck out children from danger, and She fulfills her tongue in astonishment and put an their desires. end to her homicidal rampage. Hence the TWO LEFT ARMS: She holds a sword common image of Kali shows her in her with the upper left arm and a severed mêlée mood, standing with one foot on head with the lower. She can cut human Shiva's chest, with her enormous tongue bondage with the sword of knowledge, stuck out. and She imparts wisdom to the head, the The Fearful Symmetry receptacle of supreme wisdom. NAKED FORM: She is called Kali is represented with perhaps the digambari, "clad in space." She is fiercest features amongst all the world's infinite, so no finite dress can cover Her. deities. She has four arms, with a sword WAIST: Kali's waist is encircled with a in one hand and the head of a demon in girdle of severed human arms that another. The other two hands bless her represent action. All human actions and worshippers, and say, "fear not"! She has their results go to the Divine Mother. At two dead heads for her earrings, a string the end of a cycle all souls merge with of skulls as a necklace, and a girdle made Kali; during creation they again evolve of human hands as her clothing. Her with their respective karmas. tongue protrudes from her mouth, her John Woodroffe in Garland of Letters, embodiment of three gunas (qualities of SHIVA IS UNDER HER FEET: Shiva eyes are red, and her face and breasts are writes, "Kali is so called because She nature): She creates with Her sattva and Shakti are always together. He is the sullied with blood. She stands with one devours Kala (Time) and then resumes guna (quality of goodness and purity), changeless aspect of the Supreme, and foot on the thigh, and another on the Her own dark formlessness." preserves with rajas (passion and She the apparently changing aspect of chest of her husband, Shiva. Kali's proximity to cremation grounds activity), and destroys with tamas the same. Shiva is pure cosmic Awesome Symbols where the five elements or "Pancha (ignorance and inertia). consciousness, and Kali is cosmic energy. Mahabhuta" come together and all COMPLEXION: Her complexion is deep No creation is possible without their Kali's fierce form is strewed with worldly attachments are absolved, again blue, like the sky. As the sky is limitless, union. Siva cannot manifest without the awesome symbols. Her black complexion point to the cycle of birth and death. The so is She. From a distance one sees the power of Kali, and Kali cannot function symbolizes her all-embracing and reclined Shiva lying prostrate under the ocean water as blue, but it is colorless without the consciousness of Shiva. transcendental nature. Says the feet of Kali suggests that without the and transparent when examined closely. DAKSHINA KALI AND VAMA KALI: Mahanirvana Tantra: "Just as all colors power of Kali (Shakti), Shiva is inert. CRESCENT ABOVE THE If Her right foot is forward, She is disappear in black, so all names and Forms, Temples, and Devotees FOREHEAD: She is the giver of Dakshina Kali (benign form); and if Her forms disappear in her". Her nudity is liberation. left foot is forward, Vama Kali (terrible primeval, fundamental, and transparent Kali's guises and names are diverse. EARRINGS: Images of two little babies form). like Nature — the earth, sea, and sky. Shyama, Adya Ma, Tara Ma, and Kali is free from the illusory covering, Dakshina Kalika, Chamundi are popular PAGE SPONSORED BY for she is beyond all maya or "false forms. Then there is Bhadra Kali, who is consciousness." Kali's garland of fifty gentle, Shyamashana Kali, who lives ARISH K. SAHANI human heads that stands for the fifty only in the cremation ground, and so on. letters of the Sanskrit alphabet, The most notable Kali temples are in Serving Since 1972 symbolizes infinite knowledge. Eastern India — Dakshineshwar and Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs Her girdle of severed human hands Kalighat in Kolkata (Calcutta) and signifies work and liberation from the Kamakhya in Assam, a seat of tantric Arish K Sahani (Father) cycle of karma. Her white teeth show her practices. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, inner purity, and her red lolling tongue Swami Vivekananda, Vamakhyapa, and Shiv Sahani (Son) indicates her omnivorous nature — "her Ramprasad are some of the legendary indiscriminate enjoyment of all the devotees of Kali. One thing was common Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) world's 'flavors'." Her sword is the to these saints — all of them loved the destroyer of false consciousness and the goddess as intimately as they loved their 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 eight bonds that bind us. own mother. [email protected] Her three eyes represent past, present, Description and future, — the three modes of time — “If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it?” an attribute that lies in the very name NAME: Kali is so called because She Kali ('Kala' in Sanskrit means time). The devours Kala (time) and then resumes “If India’s own children don't cling to their faith, who shall guard it?” eminent translator of Tantrik texts, Sir Her own dark formlessness. She is the “Indians alone can save India, and India and Hinduism are one.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 SPORTS FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 COULTER-NILE, STARC STAR Rohit Sharma, Yuzvendra AS AUSTRALIA BEAT WINDIES BY 15 RUNS Chahal power India to NOTTINGHAM (TIP): Mitchell Starc grabbed five wickets for 46 runs in a brilliant show of fast bowling as defending champions Australia pulled off a 15-run win against West Indies in a tense World Cup match opening win over South Africa to notch up their second win. Sent in to bat, Nathan Coulter-Nile (92) played a blinder of an innings, taking cue from a dogged fightback by Steve Smith (73), as Australia recovered from 38/4 to post a competitive 288 all out in 49 overs. Chasing 289 for a win, the West Indies were in the hunt for most part of their innings but they crumbled towards the end to score 273/9 from 50 overs. Starc turned the match on its head by claiming three wickets in two overs towards the end after dismissing dangerous batsmen Chris Gayle (21) and Andre Russell (15) earlier. West Indies needed 38 from the last five with four wickets in hand but Starc removed Carlos Brathwaite (16) and captain Jason Holder (51) in the space of four balls in the 46th over before returning to dismiss Sheldon Cottrell (1) in the 48th to grab his fifth wicket and end the Caribbean side's run chase. Hope top-scored for West Indies with a 68 from 105 balls while Nicholas Pooran made 40, besides Holder's 51. For Australia, Pat Cummins took two wickets while Adam Zampa got one. The match also saw umpiring howlers with Gayle apparently at the receiving end. Television replays showed that the delivery before his dismissal in the fifth should have been a no-ball as Starc overstepped his crease. That would have meant that the delivery which removed Gayle should have been a free hit. Earlier, West Indies fast bowlers ripped through the Australian top-order in a brilliant spell before Smith Rohit Sharma hit a determined hundred while Yuzvendra and the record-breaking Coulter-Nile led a stunning Chahal picked 4 for 51 as India registered a 6-wicket win fightback to power the defending champions to 288 all over South Africa in their first match of the tournament out. Source: Reuters in Southampton on July 5

surprised everyone by deciding to and Rabada (31 not out off 35), who bat first and then dropped Rohit in shared a much needed 66-run stand the slips when he had barely got off for the eighth wicket. Bhuvneshwar the mark. Kumar, coming in place of Once du Plesses dropped Rohit, he Mohammed Shami, was impressive played a ramp shot to add salt to the in his second spell. wounds. In all, he hit 13 fours and Under a thick cloud cover and a two sixes. The Indian opener was pitch that offered bounce, Bumrah given a second life towards the end was unplayable in his initial five- of the chase with David Miller over spell where he pitched on good SOUTHAMPTON (TIP): Rohit dropping a regulation catch. length or back of it, getting the Sharma curbed his natural flair for The bowler on both occasions was deliveries to rear up awkwardly and greater good as his gritty hundred Rabada, whom the Indians played shape away from openers Quinton complemented a superb bowling cautiously. With no Dale Steyn and de Kock and Hashim Amla. effort in India’s resounding six- Lungi Ngidi, it would have been Bumrah dismissed Amla (6) with BUMRAH, RABADA WORLD’S wicket victory over a hapless South difficult for a second-string attack a beautiful delivery that rose from Africa in their World Cup opener to contain the Indian batsmen. length outside the off-stump and the BEST RIGHT NOW: AMLA here today. The weak link were the two outside edge was taken low in the It was an uncharacteristic 23rd spinners, Tabraiz Shamsi and slips by Rohit. De Kock (10) was out SOUTHAMPTON (TIP): Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso ODI hundred for the Indian vice- Imran Tahir, who were attacked by in Bumrah’s next over when his Rabada are the two premier fast bowlers in the world captain (122 not out off 144 balls) in the Indian batsmen. With the back-of-length delivery was angled because of their skill level and ability to bowl in any a successful chase of 228 in scoreboard pressure not being across and the left-hander’s slash situation, said veteran South Africa opener Hashim conditions that were not exactly there, Rohit and KL Rahul shared was pouched by skipper Virat Kohli Amla. conducive for free-flowing an 85-run partnership and later at third slip. Skipper du Plessis (38 “Bumrah and KG are the two best bowlers in world strokeplay. It might have taken Rohit and Dhoni, who added 74, off 54 balls) and Rassie van der right now. They have pace, accuracy and can bowl at India 47.3 overs to complete the could afford to wait for the loose Dussen (22 off 37 balls) added 44 any stage of the game. Both South Africa and India are chase but not for once were they in balls. runs for the third wicket but it was fortunate to have them,” Amla said after his team lost any sort of trouble. Earlier, Chahal grabbed four more of a consolidation job as they to India. Amla has been dismissed a few times by Jasprit Bumrah bowled a scary wickets to help India restrict South found scoring difficult. Bumrah, but he said it didn’t play on his mind. opening spell while leggie Africa to a sub-par score in testing The Powerplay yielded only 34 “Bumrah is a helluva bowler and that’s what good Yuzvendra Chahal displayed his conditions. Du Plessis’ decision to runs and even though the Proteas bowlers do but I don’t think they play on your mind as guile in the middle overs, making bat under overcast conditions skipper hit four boundaries, he such as you need to assess the pitch and play them equal contributors in India’s backfired with Bumrah setting the never looked comfortable. accordingly.If you can’t then you watch the game from victory. tone with twin blows in his opening Third seamer Hardik Pandya also the change room,” the veteran batsman said. It did help that a bowling attack spell. Chahal then tightened the hit the hard lengths and one of his Amla admitted that South Africa didn’t expect the with a lone ranger in Kagiso Rabada noose on the South African batsmen deliveries, a nasty snorter, hit du conditions to be so seamer-friendly in the game against couldn’t have defended a 227-run as they could never really force the Plessis flush on the gloves, leaving India. “I don’t think anyone anticipated the wicket to be total but nobody can take away the pace during the middle overs. him in pain. Along with Kedar what it was. We expected it to be a bit more high- fact that conditions remained Incidentally, this was the best 10- Jadhav, they shared the fifth scoring. That’s why we included an attacking option in overcast throughout with the extra over single spell (in terms of bowler’s duties admirably giving left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi but it turned out bounce causing discomfort for most wickets taken) by any bowler in a away only 45 runs. Once Chahal and to be more seamer-friendly which we hadn’t of the established batsmen. World Cup game. Kuldeep Yadav (10-0-46-1) started anticipated,” he said. For South Africa, everything South Africa’s total got some operating in tandem, something Three back-to-back defeats demand introspection in went wrong from the start as semblance of respectability was always waiting to happen. the camp, and that’s what they are trying to do right skipper Faf du Plessis first courtesy Chris Morris (42 off 34) Source: PTI now. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 WORLD 23

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The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's most trusted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. Latest correct prediction: Modi's historic victory Weekly Horoscope - June 10 - June 16, 2019 ARIES: LEO: SAGITTARIUS: Ganesha says you look at new horizons and You will also have to pay off loans, possibly take You look at new machinery for business expansion. new targets and set very high goals for new loans, and strengthen your monetary base. It is Technology and its uses seem to excite you and you yourself. You also get indulgent and, if not a mixed bag with many things happening all at look at new ways of streamlining your work. This is careful, this could lead to medical problems. once and Ganesha wants you to slow down and take also party time and you seem to be overdoing the You will have to exert strong discipline over stock of the situation. You are at the crossroads; bubbly.You will make inroads into many new areas of yourself. Get to a gym or hire a personal please look at both sides and drive carefully. your life and there will be rapid business expansion. trainer. Watch your intake of food and drink Ganesha urges you to make the most of it. Ganesha blesses you in each and every way. too. You can gain weight easily and this is the VIRGO: CAPRICORN: cause of most of their health issues. The period favours travels / meetings / The work area intensifies. You slog away and TAURUS: conferences / interviews / trips / more brain burn the midnight oil. There is a lot of paperwork You need to take special care of yourself. You power / contacts / communication / and accounts to attend to, and you count the could also visit spas, go for healing massages, correspondence / contracts. The period has a pennies despite making huge profits. It may be and look at preventive alternative treatments. special connection with the circuits of the brain. wise to loosen the purse strings a bit. You are in Hard work and no play can be disastrous. Chess, crossword and other such games belong to expansion mode and are making new contacts and There are also several new expenses on both, you. Your sustained hard work over the last connections. There could be a rich haul if all the the work and personal fronts. The family needs period provides results. You haven't buckled down new contacts are optimised. You see many more attention and children, in particular, may to pressures and you get your due. opportunities and go all out to seize them. need medical help. Elders in the family may LIBRA: AQUARIUS: need hospitalisation too. There is tremendous appreciation for your You are now in travel mode and renewing old GEMINI: work and loyalty and your image catapults into contacts and making new ones. There are There is rapid recovery from the troubling the stratosphere. You are basking in the spotlight. journeys of all kinds ahead. You go full steam to issues of the last period. But this is also an The 3 P's - power, pelf and privileges - are yours. It achieve your goals. You are a great hit with intense phase with more work and more is time for you to have your feet on the ground people. Though normally reticent and retiring by demands on your time. You look closely at more now as fame can be heady and life has a way of nature, you make waves in group activities. This opportunities to make money and also find imparting valuable lessons. Is it any wonder that surprises everyone and you are the toast of the them. You have a lucky streak, maybe even the the University of Life is the greatest teacher of party.This is a lucky phase and you seem to make Midas touch. There is love, or may I say, more all! one conquest after another. accurately, a lot of lust in the air. SCORPIO: PISCES: CANCER: There is a good chance that you could indulge in This period makes you sensitive and emotional. You lose yourself in the arms of a new philanthropy. You may visit homes for the You get moody and may brood. You think about partner. Passion overwhelms you. You neglect destitute and institutions for the challenged and the past and the mistakes you have committed. work and family duties in this moment of help out. This is a good sign, says Ganesha as it This maudlin note is not in your temperament madness. To err is human, what more can I will keep you grounded and prepare you for more which is normally sunny,and the sooner you snap say? Ganesha asks you to be careful while important tests in the days to come. You are out of it the better. You are not the party animal playing with fire. Put a cap on your famed reaching out to all corners now. You cast your net and prefer the comfort and sanctuary of the passion and temper as they are both very wide. You meet with friends and extended family indoors of a romp in the outdoors. But now you inflammable and could only get you into and take a break from the mundane and the spend more and more time alone and with your trouble. humdrum. innermost thoughts.

JUNE 11TH: Something nice that JUNE 13TH: The Moon focuses your JUNE 15TH: Minor distractions could Birthday Horoscope happens could be the sort of event attention on talking and running be upsetting. It's okay to tolerate a you'll want to keep under your hat around with others. Interchanges little rebelliousness and June 10 - June 16, 2019 for a while. A limiting situation are engaging, lively, friendly, and independence, but you have to JUNE 10TH: Ganesha says eases. fun. know where to draw a line. imagination and practical know-how JUNE 12TH: Calls, invitations, and JUNE 14TH: The day stars off on an JUNE 16TH: "Give someone an inch are an unbeatable pair for acquiring meet-ups would be fun, except for exciting note. But to make it last, and they'll take a yard" could apply. what you need, achieving a success the possibility that they could be you'll have to say yes to adventure Home, family, travel problems could excessive in some way or someone and be willing to take a surprising multiply; you'll need a strategy for in work or business. pressures you. turn. managing worries. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019