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rime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the creation of he US government is making arrangements to airlift over 2,000 American he Chinese city of 11 million people that was Ground Zero for what ran announced Saturday that Pan assistance and emergency situation relief fund where people can Tcitizens stranded in India due to the suspension of flights and the Tbecame the global coronavirus pandemic partly reopened on Saturday I139 more people had died contribute and help in the government's fight against lockdown in the country to limit the spread of the cornovirus pandemic, the after more than two months of almost total isolation. from the novel coronavirus, coronavirus.The Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and State Department has said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday Wuhan was placed under lockdown in January with raising the official death toll to Relief in Emergency Situations Fund will go a long way announced a three-week lockdown in the country as part of measures to residents forbidden to leave, roadblocks ring-fencing the 2,517 in one of the world's in creating a healthier India, he said on Twitter. "People curb the spread of coronavirus that has claimed over 26,000 city's outskirts and drastic restrictions on daily life. But worst-affected countries. Health from all walks of life expressed their desire to donate to lives globally. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian the major transport and industrial hub has now ministry spokesman Kianoush India's war against COVID-19," he said, adding the fund Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs on COVID-19, said signalled the end of its long isolation, with state Jahanpour told a news conference has been constituted respecting that spirit. "It is my that there were about 1,500 Americans in the New Delhi media showing the first officially sanctioned that 3,076 more cases had been appeal to my fellow Indians, kindly contribute to the area, between 600 and 700 in the Mumbai area and 300 to passenger train arriving back into the city just confirmed in the past 24 hours, PM-CARES Fund. 400 Americans elsewhere who have identified themelves. after midnight. bringing the total number of infections

AMIDST THE ‘TEMPEST' TS reports first Covid-19 death

PNS n HYDERABAD Saturday. Of the screenings n Total positive cases in done on Friday and Saturday, Telangana State on Saturday state 65 it was found that just four fam- reported its first case of death n Four families ilies contributed to an increase caused by Covid-19, after a contributed to the spike in the number of cases over the 74-year-old man, being past two days. treated for multiple n Four doctors Four doctors among the conditions caused screening at Hyderabad airport screening or aggravated by airport staff tested Covid-19 positive. ‘ALL AND the virus, suc- testpositive One family member of one of cumbed on the airport staffers also tested SUNDRY’ Friday. positive. A family of four from A resident of Covid-19 positive. Quthbullapur tested positive Khairtabad with Consequently, his and six members from one Curfews always travel history to Delhi, family members are family in the Old City tested cause conflict; he had been admitted to now being quarantined. positive. Global Hospitals in a critical Telangana Health Minister Eatala urged people to avoid knack lies in condition with complications EatalaRajender said that the going to prayer halls as three preventing them of diabetes and pneumonia total of positive cases mount- of the cases registered so far symptoms. Results of samples ed to 65 in the state, excluding pertained to those who had obtained from him came in the deceased. Six new positive gone to prayer halls in Delhi. 4 Saturday. The person tested cases were recorded on 2 "Thick darkness has gathered over our squares, our streets and our cities; it has taken over our lives, filling everything with a deafening silence and a distressing void, that stops everything as it passes by," Pope Francis stood alone in vast Saint Peter's Square to bless Catholics around the world suffering under the coronavirus pandemic, urging people to ease their fears through faith. Borrow from RBI 4 doctors on duty and give Rs 1L cr New routines, chores as Covid-19 UP to release to states: TN CM 11,000 at airport fall prey to Modi takes psychological toll on people n prisoners due to Covid-19 PNS CHENNAI NAVEEN KUMAR Tips for mental health amid Covid-19 outbreak Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. n HYDERABAD to Covid-19 l Unless symptomatic, health Palaniswami on Saturday n Do not n Don't exaggerate your anxiety by thinking requested the Central gov- n professionals are generally not tested The long-drawn nationwide over- of the worst-case scenarios in your mind PNS LUCKNOW ernment to grant Rs 9,000 shutdown and virtual home crore to the state for coron- consume n Pick up a book or a hobby to pursue as quarantine has taken a psycho- social media Messages The Uttar Pradesh gov- NAVEENA KAVI avirus impact relief works you stay indoors. It can keep you relaxed n All the four airport logical toll on manypeople who and news as a lot of it is ernment has decided to HYDERABAD after borrowing from Reserve staffers are doctors. Lockdown now suddenly find themselves fake. It only creates a n Keep your free 11,000 prisoners Bank of India. forced to effect sudden changes situation of panic n mind calm: lodged in 71 jails in the Four doctors who were on Eatala said that these In a letter to Prime Minister ‘botched-up', in their routines and chores.From Spend time state amid the COVID-19 duty at the airport here,screen- Narendra Modi, text of which n Don't live in a with family: Use this Yoga and staffers had come in India deserves inflexibly cooking at home to meditation outbreak in the country, an ing passengers for Covid-19, was released to the media, personally doing the dishes state of optimistic as time to connect and official statement stated have tested positive for the very close contact with Palaniswami said the Central better: Prashant bias like 'It will not recuperate. We have all or some thousands of people instead of waiting for the house- deep on Saturday. dreaded virus. government should provide Rs maid, people are required to re- happen to me', 'I become emotionally isolated The decision comes after Minister EatalaRajender during the screening 1 lakh crore to state govern- am safe.' The breathing write their routines and modify through excessive reliance on the Supreme Court earlier said, "Four health profession- process ments based on the size of a crisis is real and it gadgets and technology. exercises chores. With the number of can be done this week directed all states als under the Central govern- state's Gross State Domestic 5 cases steadily going up across the can happen to This is a great chance and union territories to ment, Airports Product (GSDP) to the nation- for keeping globe, fear is pervasive. Many anyone. Take to bond and bind constitute high-level com- Authority of India process. He said, al Gross Domestic Product necessary precautions calm and feeling individuals are in deep despair less stressed. mittees to consider releas- and the state gov- "Some people took (GDP). Urging Modi to look with a gloomy outlook. "We n Don't spread ing on parole or interim ernment tested pos- paracetamol in flights at unconventional measures prefer to have an end date or a information that n Take time to declutter your physical bail prisoners and under- itive. People who to avoid showing and setting aside the conven- goal in mind; it's human nature creates fear in society, space: Cleaning up and organising trials for offences entailing have been screening fever symptoms, and tional economic doctrines to have certainties, but with the unless it comes from a everything helps in making the mind up to 7-year jail term to passengers at the air- (some among them) temporarily, Palaniswami said coronavirus pandemic, there is reliable source feel fresh decongest prisons in the port tested positive. have transmitted it to the Central government can no specific date and we don't wake of coronavirus pan- Even in that, one others. Airport borrow from the RBI to com- know how long this will last; plus danger; we naturally flock being told that what we do by demic. employee spread it screening staff, due to bat coronavirus and also its we have no idea what will hap- together. Birds and animals do instinct is irresponsible and The top court had said to their family." their professional aftermath. "Under the Indian pen next, which is causing panic it, so do people. We believe there potentially dangerous. It all feels overcrowding of prisons All the four airport staffers obligations, believe in people public finance system, only the all over," said a psychologist. is strength in numbers and very unnatural and it is," said Dr. was a matter of serious are doctors. Eatala said that and if people hide things, it government of India can in an "Social distancing is unnatural comfort too. We naturally feel B. Soniya, a consulting psy- concern, particularly in these staffers had come in very will impact others." eventuality, borrow freely from for many and especially in times better when we can talk with chologist from the city. the present context (of close contact with thousands the monetary authority, the of uncertainty and perceived friends and family. Now we're 2 coronavirus). of people during the screening 2 RBI," Palaniswami said. Will speak to banks to facili- Telugu film industry sets tate cash flow: Snake rescued from Finance Minister up fund for workers PNS n HYDERABAD Chiranjeevi who announced Sajjanar's residence Rs one crore for the initiative, PNS n HYDERABAD have sneaked into the Telugu movie industry biggies it said adding Nagarjuna and 8 Commissioner's house from have set up "Coronavirus Crisis Junior NTR also announced Rs A five-foot-long snake that the garden on the premises. Charity", an organisation to one crore and Rs 25 lakh had slithered into the resi- Upon spotting the snake, helpthe cineworkers who are respectively. dence of Cyberabad Police Sajjanar immediately alert- affected as all shoots have been "The sole aim of the CCC is TODAY Commissioner ed R.Venkatesh Naik (32), a cancelled due to the lockdown, to work for the welfare of the V.C.Sajjanarwas rescued police constable attached a press release from the indus- industry workforce who are fac- ALMANAC COVID-19 to disrupt early in the morning on to the HussainiAlamPolice try said on Saturday. The com- ing hardships due to the lock- Month & Paksham: Saturday. Station. mittee is headed by former down," producer T Bharadwaj Kartik and Shukla Paksha The snake is believed to 3 union minister and 'Mega Star' said. Panchangam next academic calendar Tithi : Panchami: 02:00 am (Next Day) emic year 2020-2021. There is Nakshatram: Kritika: 03:17 pm K VENKATESHWARLU n HYDERABAD uncertainty as to when the AMID SPIKE IN CORONAVIRUS CASES Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start Universities would open, com- any important work) The prolonged lockdown occa- plete classroom instruction, Rahukalam: 04:54 pm - 06:25 pm sioned by the uncontrolled and conduct term exams as well India boosts capacity for tougher challenges ahead Yamagandam: 12:20 pm - 01:51 pm spread Covid-19 could disrupt as entrance exams for higher n Varjyam: NIL the next academic calendar level courses. PNS NEW DELHI far, the government has start- ernment's fight against the Gulika: 03:23 pm - 04:54 pm even as the governments, both "Nobody knows when the ed scaling up health infra- virus. Good Time: at Central and state levels, con- lockdown will be lifted in the Amid looming fears of coron- structure to deal with any sit- In an urgent communica- (to start any tinue to wait and watch how the country to enable universities to avirus infection entering the uation. tion, the Centre has asked all important work) prevailing situation would re-open. One will have to wait community transmission stage, India is under a 21-day lock- states to earmark hospitals Amritakalam: 04:54 pm – 06:25 pm unfold in the days to come. till April 14 to reassess the sit- India is boosting its overall down from Tuesday midnight only for treating COVID-19 Abhijit Muhurtham: 12:20 pm – 01:51 pm Already colleges and uni- uation. The Universities have health infrastructure by initi- as part of efforts to check patients and ramp up their versities,despite being prepared to conduct undergraduate ating measures like designating spread of coronavirus. capacity to manage increasing HYDERABAD to conduct their entrance and examinations. Then only the dedicated hospitals for affect- In the midst of government number of cases. At least 17 WEATHER termexams, have been forced to students can appear for post- ed patients in states, ramping ramping up preparedness to states have started work on it. alter their schedules. For graduate entrance examina- up procurement of ventilators deal with rising cases of The armed forces are keep- Forecast: Sunny instance, the English and tions. The Universities may and mobilising resources of COVID-19, Prime Minister ing ready 28 service hospitals Temp: 39/24 Foreign Languages University take decisions after the reopen- Railways and armed forces to Narendra Modi announced to provide treatment to Humidity: 64% (EFLU) has postponed the ing, according to a higher edu- deal with tougher challenges the creation of an assistance COVID-19 patients apart from Sunrise: 06.12 entrance test scheduled for cation official. ahead. and 19 deaths. Even though the (ICMR) have been insisting and emergency situation relief five hospitals which are carry- Sunset: 06.28 April 12 for admissions to var- As of now, the country Health Ministry and Indian that there is "no solid evidence" fund where people can con- ing laboratory tests for the Current Weather Conditions Updated Nov 28, 2018 5:00 PM ious UG courses for the acad- 2 reported 873 coronavirus cases Council of Medical Research of community transmission so tribute and help in the gov- infection. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MARCH 29, 2020 hyderabad 02

‘ALL AND Curfews always cause conflict; knack lies in preventing them SUNDRY’ in many instances, the latter the lathi or block inter-state for Disease Dynamics, ventilators, but we are trying attacked police. movement of trucks carrying Economics & Policy of Johns really hard to heed the dire urfews and lockdowns Andhra and Telangana Andhra and Telangana authorities made a food, medicines and other Hopkins University. The warnings about deadlier out- invariably cause con- authorities made a spectacle of spectacle of themselves after the items needed for survival. It is Cabinet Secretary's warning to breaks in April or in May. Cflict between the gov- themselves after the latter evict- latter evicted girls and boys from hostels heartening that the Home States about the huge "gap" Telangana Chief Minister K. ernment's responsibility of ed girls and boys from hostels Ministry and many State gov- between the number of interna- Chandrashekhar Rao has keeping people indoors and in Hyderabad and issued them in Hyderabad and issued them transit ernments have woken up to tional passengers who reached expressed the State's prepared- the public's need to forage for transit passes. Andhra Pradesh passes. Andhra Pradesh police personnel this reality and arranged buses India during January 18-March ness to treat 60,000 virus cases food and other essentials. police personnel stopped them for migrants, a bad idea but 23 and those who were moni- at a time, besides creating a Compliance with these restric- at the border. Chaos reigned on stopped them at the border inevitable now, and allowed tored is worrisome as it might bed strength of 11,000, includ- tions depends upon the extent the borders while orderly movement of goods. jeopardise efforts to contain the ing 1,400 for critical care. It to which a balance is struck queues were seen outside These conflicts divert atten- spread of coronavirus. coincides with the likely num- between the two. police stations in Hyderabad, hostels on which it has zero heaped misery by caning and tion from the primary task of Yet, it is heartening that ber of hospitalised cases This harmony has been both equally detrimental to the financial commitment, had subjecting them to corporal S NAGESH KUMAR containing and rolling back the public morale in India remains (medium scenario by Johns missing after Prime Minister concept of social distancing. no problem in allowing about punishment. These scenes did Former Resident Editor, Wuhan virus. India is doing a high unlike in America, Spain Hopkins University) during Narendra Modi declared a 21- Somewhere in the higher ech- 1,850 foreign students to not move either the AAP or The Hindu much better job than Europe and Italy, where people seem the peak period around May 9. day lockdown on March 24. elons of Hyderabad and remain in Osmania University the BJP government, though and even America in keeping resigned to their fate. Doctors Given the different forecasts, it None in officialdom foresaw its Cyberabad police, the PM's hostels. Atithi devo bhavaah these two parties had fiercely the numbers under check and and nurses are seen weeping won't be surprising if the lock- impact on daily wage-earners, stay-at-home call was forgot- (Guest is God) at its best, but vied for the migrants' votes in is late because the gathering of preventing community trans- about the plight of patients and down continues beyond April migrants and the poor. ten. the problem here is that coro- the Assembly polls. thousands of migrants would mission till now. The fewer their own because of inade- 14 with a different set of Consequently, there was no Chief Ministers of the two navirus doesn't respect any- The police-migrant conflict have surely caused spread of fatalities tell their own story, quate infrastructure. In the US, restrictions and reliefs. planning on how they would states had to intervene and sort one's nationality. on the streets could have been the virus. though scientists and media in the narrative is about gover- This is all the more a reason survive for three weeks without out the problem, but not after Expressways around Delhi avoided by rounding up peo- Undoubtedly, movement of the West are sceptical and nors and mayors openly com- why governments become money or food creating a ripe the youth, particularly girls, presented heart-rending ple near their homes or in their people has to be stopped to the attribute this phenomenon to plaining about lack of ventila- proactive by making decisions situation for conflict between suffered immensely without scenes of jobless migrants, mohallas, but not 30-40 kms maximum extent (essential the lower testing rate. tors, personal protective equip- that are well thought out in the authority and the poor. water, food and washrooms along with women, children away on the highways. The service personnel have to trav- The number of infections in ment, and hospitals. advance, rather than reacting Police forces in various States alongside the highways. The and infants, trekking to their Delhi government's offer on el). But, politicians, bureau- India will definitely spike and We may never match the to situations. The threat posed unleashed brutality against vio- Telangana government, while villages far away in Uttar the fourth day to feed 4 lakh crats and police have to think spike alarmingly, going by West's infrastructure in terms by the pandemic warrants this lators of the lockdown, while, evicting students from private Pradesh and Bihar. Police people daily, though welcome, creatively and not just wield Washington-based The Centre of hospitals, beds, ICUs and change in mindset. A sorry tale of quarantined families Talasani extends all help

P V KONDAL RAO, RAMAKRISHNA PERALA to dairy industries n KARIMNAGAR Four thousand-odd house- l holds located in Mukarampura Says milk outlets will be allowed to open till 5 pm and Kashmirgadda areas of PNS n HYDERABAD the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation limits are having Minister for Animal a tough time for the past ten Husbandry Talasani Srinivas days as they were put in the Yadav on Saturday assured 'Red Zone Quarantine' by the representatives of various authorities concerned. dairy industries that the gov- The district administration ernment would issue orders to has made all efforts to sanitise the private outlets to sell milk the region with the available Minister Satyavathi Rathod and others interacting withe villagers on Saturday; (right) Masks being distributed to the sanitary staff up to 5 pm from the morning. resources and has put up bar- The Minister asked the offi- ricades so that outsiders do not cials concerned to rope in the enter these places. There are we are supposed to stay for testing. quarantined after the family of The irrigation project work- services of delivery boys of 4,078 households in these two indoors for some more days," The 11-odd Indonesians and a nurse went to a marriage and ers in all the places including food delivery chain Swiggy areas located in a 3-km radius he said. a local, who tested positive for started showing Corona symp- Mahbubnagar district are and Big Basket to deliver milk of Karimnagar Collectorate Though the youths in this coronavirus have been isolat- toms. directed to stay at the work sachets to the consumers. Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav and others at a review meeting on Saturday and the administration part lauded the steps undertak- ed and are undergoing treat- On the other hand, the places and the contractors were He was addressing repre- declared these areas as 'Red en by the district administra- ment. The authorities are still health and medical depart- advised to provide them the sentatives of various private The police allowing milk the persons supplying milk Zone' subsequent to the occur- tion, they see some ignorance waiting for the reports of oth- ment officials are making every required groceries during the milk producers such as supply daily from 5 am to 9 and issue them with identity rence of Corona positive cases on the latter's part after the pre- ers. effort to tackle the spread of current turbulent times. Heritage Milk, Jersey, Dodla, am has been posing problems, cards. among the 13-odd liminary concentration. On the other hand, the Corona in Warangal, Minister Srinivas Goud is Tirumala, Amul, Karimnagar he said assuring the dairy If the managements of Indonesians, who visited the Hareesh of the Kashmir authorities, as per the guidance Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda and stationed in Mahbubnagar and Dairy, Maskati dairy, Mother representatives to issue orders dairies encounter any prob- place. Gadda said, "Initially, the of the medical and health min- Medak. The district adminis- Minister Errabelli Dayakar Rao Dairy and Mukunda Dairy at to the police to allow the lems, they are advised to con- A local transmission case administration has assured to istry and state government trations in these areas are tak- has been stationed in Warangal his chambers in Masab Tank milk outlets to sell milk and tact the control room on O40- was also identified during the distribute groceries and day to have identified quarantine and ing every possible steps to to oversee the conditions pre- here on Saturday. milk products up to 5 pm. 23450624 for necessary gov- process and the administration day requirements to the inhab- isolation units in the district. restrict the movement of pub- vailed in their respective places. Assuring them of all gov- Stating that complaints ernment support. He high- has deployed over 100 teams to itants. The officials concerned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya lic. Political leaders and some Meanwhile, Congress party, ernment measures to ensure from people on retailers sell- lighted how the government conduct a door-to-door health have distributed vegetables and in Choppadandi, JNTU public representatives includ- the main opposition in the state that no problems surface in ing milk at exorbitant prices hospitals have been upgraded check up to all the inhabitants groceries for two successive premises in Kondagattu were ing Chief Whip Dasyam is also offering charity-cum- supply of milk and milk prod- taking advantage of the pre- on a par with corporate hos- in the locality to tackle the days. However, the officials listed among the quarantine Vinayabhaskar, MLA of help for the needy in the ucts, the Minister expressed sent situation, the Minister pitals in the new state of spread of the virus. have stopped distributing gro- units and the Shatavahana Andhole Kranthi Kiran, region. Mulugu MLA concern over milk consump- warned them of stern action Telangana under the leader- Munawar Pasha, a mechan- ceries abruptly and the people University premises and Minister Jagadish Reddy, Dhanasiri Anasuya alias tion coming down to 64 lakh if they did not mend their ship of Chief Minister K ic, speaking to 'The Pioneer' were given some relief to visit Huzurabad area hospital have Minister Gangula Kamalakar Seethakka is visiting the rural litres from 68 lakh litres after ways. He warned them of Chandrasekhar Rao. Secretary said that his condition has local shops in their locality to been identified for isolation and Prashanth Reddy are mon- areas on a regular basis and the lockdown has been invoking the provisions of to the Department of Animal turned worse following com- buy what they want." units. Till date, the patients itoring the situation on a reg- guiding the people at the work clamped on the state. the PD Act if traders sell Husbandry Anita Rajendran, pulsory quarantine. "Sadly our The authorities and medical quarantined in the govern- ular basis in their respective places and other village Similarly, under the HMDA essential goods at more than director Lakshma Reddy, house is located in the 3-km teams have collected about 73 ment hospital are being mon- constituencies. squares. limits, supply of milk has the MRP. To overcome any Additional director radius and our family is forced samples in the region during itored in Karimnagar city but Tribal and Women Welfare come down to 27 lakh litres as problems from police during Ramchander, Vijaya Dairy to stay indoors. I am not even the door-to-door testing there is a report that two Minister Satyavathi Rathod is (With inputs and pictures against 30 lakh litres prior to the lockdown period, the Managing Director Srinivasa earning anything. There is process and all those samples among the quarantined have also visiting the thandas and from Avinash Deepak from the lockdown. This was attrib- Minister suggested represen- Rao and representatives of some hope as the authorities were sent to the National escaped. Some healthcare pro- creating awareness on the Mahabubnagar and Bakka uted to none coming forward tatives of various milk brands various private dairies took are providing us ration, but still Institute of Virology in Pune fessionals in SCCL limits were spread of Cobiud-19. Tennyson from Nalgonda ) to deliver milk to consumers. to implement dress code to part in the meeting. TS reports first 4 doctors on duty ‘Village check-posts' irk many COVID-19 to disrupt... Covid-19... Continued from Page 1 PNS n ADILABAD Continued from Page 1 Suppliers of LPG cylinders and essential Prof. K. Stevenson, HOD, One educational at airport fall ... A couple, who was rushing Department of Journalism, administrator of The silver lining in the their four-year-old baby to a commodities and vegetables are also said: "We have to wait for dark cloud is that even Continued from Page 1 virus itself. Even if the doctors hospital for an emergency experiencing difficulty because of the directives from the a pvt college is though the number of coro- turn out to be asymptomatic medicare had tough time getting checkposts erected by the villagers Government. Amid this dev- of the view that na positive cases has People who are coming in carriers, there would be no the border fences erected on the astating crisis, it is a must to increased;upon treatment, 10 close contact with potential- way to test it. So, doctors outskirts of villages en route to in some places obey Government orders on students face of the 65 Covid-19 positive ly infected patients need to be posted in Covid-19 wards the hospital. lockdowns. We cannot risk problems only patients tested negative. They checked regularly. Currently are being given postings with The couple from Antargam - placed boulders, tree branches, other mandals which border precious lives of students pur- will soon be discharged after doctors who are posted in breaks. Naresh and Rekha - encoun- rocks, bullock carts across the neighbouring Maharashtra, suing higher education." when different the second result, which Covid-19 wards are not test- Eatala said, "In Gandhi tered the problem while taking road to stop the entry of out- which has the highest number Dr Krishna Samalla from universities should also be negative. ed regularly. Hospital and at other places their child to the hospital. It took siders into their village. of Coronavirus positive cases. ECE Department of Srinidhi have different Eatala denied media Unless they exhibit symp- we are letting doctors work two hours for them to take the Of the 600 habitats in 467 vil- Similarly, suppliers of LPG Engineering College said that reports about TS beginning toms, they will not be tested. for 4days, giving 4days' break girl to the hospital for emergency lages, 50 per cent of the habitats cylinders and essential com- students would lose their academic to see local transmission and Even if they are displaying or 10days and 10days' break. medicare. closed roads to their villages modities and vegetables are also semester. The students would schedules for said that all cases were relat- mild symptoms, they will be We are observing them con- By the time, the couple temporarily by placing some experiencing difficulty because lose their job opportunities. ed to travel, direct contact apparently advised home tinuously. If needed, we will returned their home it was past thorny buses and stones and so of this. Several have been urg- Companies' HRs would ask admissions etc with those who had travelled. quarantine. This is allegedly give them 14days' break, midnight. Even for small prob- on. Such make shift hurdles have ing the villagers to erect a tem- the students as to what they He said: "CM is reviewing the due to the availability of kits because they are in serious lem, the couple had to cross sev- been put in Jainath, Bela, Tamsi, porary check posts by placing did during COVID-19 days. Haritha, an engineering situation from time to time. and the very nature of the contact." eral hurdles. Villagers have Bazar Hatnur, Talamadugu and sticks across the road. The students have to be alert final year student contem- Corona has not yet infected in this regard and they have to plating to do her higher stud- Telangana people and we are do online courses to cope ies overseas, said that she was taking all sorts of measures to with the competition in the disappointed with the pre- curb the spread of corona. We market. sent circumstances and that it need information about peo- New routines, chores as Covid-19 takes psychological... One educational adminis- might not be a great idea to ple who have come from trator of a private engineering think about higher education other states. The number of Continued from Page 1 doing life will help everyone hope and courage. In difficult college is of the view that stu- abroad now. But I always people in quarantine is We are naturally creatures of habit; involved," she opined. times, the human spirit is dents face problems only when dreamt of pursuing my high- decreasing." Even though vacations and aAnother medical profession- capable of creating beauty. different universities have dif- er education overseas as I am holidays are pleasurable expe- so, developing some new habits will al spoke about how we could Set aside time each day for ferent academic schedules for looking for a specialization in l There is no 'red zone' in riences, most people also help. Get up at a regular time. write, draw, or otherwise yourself and your kids. Don't admissions etc. The Data Science in a foreign enjoy the switch to a different express ourselves creatively miss this opportunity to cre- Government must ensure that, University like many others. I Hyderabad Establish a meal schedule, said l There are currently 13,000 routine. Our bodies function about the pandemic. ate something meaningful," he as a one-time arrangement, a don't know how to express my best when we retire at a reg- Dr Daina, a psychologist "Someday, this will be the said. If you are experiencing common schedule is followed feelings as of now." people under quarantine in TS ular hour and wakeup on a story you and your kids will some sadness, some gloomy so that students do not lose out Overseas educational con- l Three of the cases registered similar schedule. "We are by tell their kids or grandkids:the thoughts, a general feeling of if they plan to move out of sultants are a worried lot as so far pertained to those who default meant to have similar using the lockdown time, Dr. meal schedule. Allow for exer- Great Pandemic of 2020. uneasiness; you are not alone. their hometown, he opined. this is the time to process had gone to prayer halls in Delhi schedules and routines men- Daina, a psychologist, said cise or play time; outdoors, if Think of it. We love movies, You're human. These are Students who want to applications for the August tally, physically and psycho- that one could develop a new possible,at terrace. Decide on stories, paintings, pho- uncertain times. It's normal. appear for GATE, GRE and intake. Shankar, a consultant l Increases in cases is because logically. When these are dis- routine as soon as possible. work time and space. tographs and other works of It's also possible to take charge other exams as part of their from Ameerpet, said that the of four families in the state. rupted for an undetermined "We are naturally creatures of Schedule time to connect vir- art emanating from periods of ofsome parts of our life in a plans to pursue their education coronavirus has resulted in a l Sports complex at length of time, we struggle to habit; so, developing some tually with friends and fami- time in our history when way that will help you to feel in foreign Universities are a drop in enquiries from stu- Gachibowli will be ready to serve handle it well," she elaborat- new habits will help. Get up at ly. It may not be easy, but cre- people had to adjust. People less sad, less anxious and confused lot. dents and also processing. as isolation facility in six days ed. On productive ways of a regular time. Establish a ating a new structure for wrote music and sang songs of more content.

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RIME Red Zone scare in Hyderabad, CORNER Virus scare prompts people MAN ENDS LIFE GHMC steps in to clear the air FEARING VIRUS n to practice healthy lifestyle PNS HYDERABAD Several media eople are living in the grip of With confusion and panic set- outlets and TV fear psychosis over P NAVEEN KUMAR He asked people to say no ting in different areas of coronavirus. At the slightest channels had n HYDERABAD The WHO chief to smoking as it can increase Hyderabad over reported dec- incident of common cold or the risk of developing severe laration of some areas as 'Red reported that the fever they are trembling with suggested to eat One of the few upsides of the healthy to build diseases, if one becomes Zones' in the wake of the government fear. As fever showed no coronavirus pandemic is that infected with Covid-19. emerging COVID-19 scenario, declared several symptoms of let up, a ration people are moving on to a their immune The WHO chief also sug- the authorities stepped in to dealer belonging to Karivirala healthy lifestyle by taking gested to eat healthy to build control the damage. areas under GHMC village of Tungaturti mandal in system, limit their extra measures to avoid any alcohol and their immune system, limit The Greater Hyderabad limits as 'Red Suryapet district doused kind of sickness. Regardless their alcohol and sugary Municipal Commission Zones' himself in kerosene and set of the symptoms for the virus, sugary drinks drinks consumption, exercise (GHMC) issued a statement himself on fire. The deceased public is choosing and opting consumption and for 30 minutes daily and on Saturday that GHMC was identified as Srinivas. He is for ways that keeps them for take care of their mental Commissioner Somesh Kumar indoors for 14 days. Essentials people had gone to nearby survived by wife and two falling ill, be it dietary restric- take care health. has not announced any 'Red will be supplied to doorsteps in markets to purchase essen- children. Srinivas has been tions or exercises. He advised people to go Zones' in the city. these areas. Hyderabad local- tials, when the reports began suffering from fever for the People are resorting to to help and assist them with should be just fine," said a outside for a walk, a run or Earlier, on Saturday, sever- ities declared red zones include doing the rounds. Telangana past five days. He visited a healthier options during their the questions about a healthy health expert, adding that a ride, if their national and al media outlets and television Chandanagar, Kokapet, has witnessed a spurt in the private hospital in Suryapet for regular meals and are avoid- intake. Also, since the there really isn't any particu- local guidelines allow, or channels had reported that Gachibowli, Turkayamjal, number of COVID-19 positive treatment. Doctors there tested ing junk and other edibles demand and supply of food lar food that should be avoid- find alternative things to do "the Telangana government Kothapet," read the statements cases over the last two days. On him and found him to be which has a potential to make products are haywire, lesser ed and further added, "If you at home. declared several areas of on some of the TV channels. Friday, the chief minister had negative for coronavirus as a person sick, said Nikhil Raj, intake is being noticed, which have any doubts about food, He had suggestions for Greater Hyderabad Municipal The news saw people emp- said that 10 new positive cases there were no symptoms of the a dietitian who has received is again a good thing," said throw it out." In a series of people who are working Corporation as 'Red Zones'. tying the streets in these local- were detected in one day. The virus. He was diagnosed as frequent calls about healthy the dietitian. tweet, Tedros Adhanom from home. "If you're work- People in the red zones have ities and rushing to their number of COVID-19 cases in having normal fever and diet requirements over the "Our advice is for people to Ghebreyesus, the Director- ing at home during been ordered to remain homes. In the morning, many the state stood at 59 on Friday. prescribed medicines. past week. continue using basic mea- General of the World Health #COVID19, make sure you Suspecting that he might have "People are not taking any sures including washing veg- Organisation (WHO) gave don't sit in the same position contracted corona, Srinivas chance and are avoiding a etables, fruits, cook their guidelines that can be easily for long periods. Get up and slipped into depression and took the extreme step. On a tip hospital visit as it's risky to meat and just do all the nor- followed by people to stay take a 3-minute break every 'Sanitise even step out in times like mal things that you should do healthy and happy while stay- 30 minutes. #HealthyAt of by locals, the police visited Don’t believe in the crime scene and registered this. I was more than happy all the time anyway and you ing at home. Home," (sic) his tweet read. entire GHMC a case. In a similar incident, in Kottapalli village of Marcharla limits' mandal in AP's Guntur district, Officials told n rumours: Eatala PNS HYDERABAD a 55-year-old mason Akkala Freight customers get more n Venkataiah on Saturday called PNS HYDERABAD up his son Siluva Babu and to sensitise Telangana Pradesh Congress expressed the doubts that he Committee has demanded Expressing disgruntlement has contracted coronavirus and people on concessions from Railways the state government to sani- over rumour mongering, committed suicide by hanging tise entire GHMC limits, Minister Eatala Rajender said, n from a tree at Dwarakapudi on coronavirus PNS HYDERABAD towns and villages to tackle “I urge the public not to the outskirts of the village. the spread of Covid-19. The believe any news that is being n Venkataih returned to the PNS HYDERABAD Acting on the decision of Indian party asked the state govern- forwarded on social media. village only two days ago from Railways, South Central Railway ment to strictly implement There are many anti-social ele- Hyderabad because there are Municipal Administration has decided not to levy any lockdown. ments who are intentionally no works following clamp and Urban Development charges for demurrage or In a statement on Saturday, spreading fake news through down in the state. Ever since Principal Secretary Arvind wharfage for goods and parcel TPCC secretary Mohd social media. Kumar in association with freight traffic from March 22 to Saleem said that the govern- This is spreading a lot of municipal commissioner Dr April 14, 2020 in the wake of ment is taking all possible panic among the general pub- 65 CASES BOOKED N Satyanarayana on Saturday Covid-19 being classified as a steps to control the spread of lic.” He said that even the FOR VIOLATING asked the municipal com- case of natural calamity by the deadly virus in the state of newspapers became victim of Eatala urged the RULES missioners to ensure that Finance Ministry, Government Telangana. Credits to Chief fake news that coronavirus will public not to there is no deficiency in san- of India. Minister for taking timely spread through newspaper, believe any news s many as 1,989 suspected itation anywhere in the state. This initiative of the railways This initiative of the to around 1.70 MTs each day. measures and monitoring the which he condemned. Apersons have been screened Issuing various guidelines comes to further relax the norms The General Manager, SCR situation closely with top The Minister said that that is being for coronavirus in Rachakonda through video conference to from the earlier decision to railways comes to has clearly spelt out the prior- officials, he said. there are no red zones in the forwarded on commissionarate out of which prevent the spread of coron- slash the demurrage and further relax the ities for the railways in this crit- "However, the state govern- city. Reacting to a number of social mediaby 1,740 were verified on avirus, they asked municipal wharfage rates to half of the pre- ical times, focusing on one ment has to start satinitising the posts that several localities in Saturday and 1,664 were home commissioner to sensitise scribed tariff. No charges will be norms from the side to ensure movement of city and towns and villages to Cyberabad were declared as anti-social quarantined and three were people in the jurisdiction of levied for stacking, detention earlier decision to essential commodities to vari- tackle the spread of the virus," red zones, the Minister said elements tested positive. So far, 800 municipalities and municipal and ground usage charge in case slash the demurrage ous locations, while at the same he said. He asked the govern- people on social media were passports were seized and corporations on coronavirus of container traffic too. As and wharfage rates time making no compromise ment to make sure that all forwarding unconfirmed handed over to district using the funds available already known, SCR has be when it comes to the care and Primary/Basti Health Centers information, which was ity of 1,500 beds. In first authorities and we are with them. en running freight train ser- welfare of the railway person- remain open for 24 hours dur- spreading a lot of misinfor- three days, the three floors enforcing the regulations and With the help of the police vices to transport essential com- announced by the government. nel involved in various emer- ing lockdown period. Also, all mation and panic among the will be readied, followed by orders of the government with officials, care should be taken modities since last weekend, in In the last six days i.e., from gent operating duties, to the fair price shops should remain community. 6 floors in six days. Eatala respect to lockdown of Covid- to ensure there would be no the wake of stoppage of passen- March 22 to 27, 2020, the zone extent of reaching out to the open for whole day so that Eatala said that the said that we may not need 19, said Rachakonda Police shortage of essential com- ger carrying trains on account of has registered freight loading of immediate domestic needs of traders won't sell essentials at Gachibowli sports village is this, but we are preparing Commissioner, Mahesh modities, he said. the country wide lock down 10.17 Million Tonnes, averaging their families too. exorbitant prices, he said. being readied with a capac- ourselves. Bhagwat. "65 cases were booked for violating lockdown. Of them, 36 were petty cases. We also seized 33 two 6 labourers wheelers and 4 four wheelers," T-Works designs Guv donates month salary to CMRF said the official, adding that PNS n HYDERABAD injured in a 200 labourers from West protective device Bengal were fed in Balapur and As a token of contribution in Neredmet, groceries have towards controlling the road accident been distributed to nearly 400 for medical staff PNS n HYDERABAD spread of novel coronavirus, PNS n HYDERABAD poor families. Governor Dr Tamilisai Taking inspiration from a Soundararajan has donated Six migrant workers heading Taiwanese doctor Lai Hsien- her one month salary back home to Karnataka were Yung, Hyderabad-based (Rs.3.50L) to the Chief killed in a road accident in Snake rescued edutech company ButterFly Minister's relief fund on the Shamshabad late Friday EduFields along with T- Saturday. To this effect, the night. from Sajjanar's.. Works and NIMS has devel- Governor handed over a Friday being the third day Continued fromPage 1 oped a protective device in cheque at Raj Bhavan to of the nation-wide lockdown Naik, an expert in catching the form of aerosol boxes to Disaster Management around 30 passengers, most- and handling snakes in the Officials lauded for reining aid medical front-liners treat- Principal Secretary M ly migrant labourers and police department, is called ing Covid-19 patients. These Jagadeeshwar their families, boarded a 'in-house snake catcher.' Naik aerosol boxes cover the virus- Earlier, the Governor Bolero Max open truck vehi- rushed to the Police in vegetables’ prices in city infected patient and have spoke over telephone with cle from Suryapet in Commissioner's residence, three holes through which the Chief Secretary to The Governor asked the state Telangana. rescued the snake, and put PNS n HYDERABAD has commenced. In 331 areas, the doctors can perform intu- Government and requested They were trying to find their the reptile safely in the bag he 177 mobile rythu bazaars to bation. This box helps the him to extend all help to government to provide food and all way back to their homes in had brought with him. "He Agriculture Minister S sell vegetables have been doctors and/or medical front- migrated daily wage labour- Raichur district in Karnataka promised that he would hand Niranjan Reddy on Saturday pressed into service, he said liners to save themselves from ers to eke out their liveli- other essential commodities sufficient when they met with the acci- it over to the Nehru appreciated the measures ini- asking the authorities to getting infected and also per- hood. for next 15 days. dent, police said. Zoological Park authorities tiated by Marketing ensure that no problems crop form their duties in a safe The Governor asked the "At around 10:30 pm, the for its safety," an official said. Department officials in rein- up till April 14 in the light of environment. government to provide food truck met with an accident He rewarded Naik for the ing in the prices of vegetables the lockdown. No shortage Designed and prototyped and all other essential com- the ICMR recommended pri- respects during the crisis. along the Pedda Golconda- good work he has been doing in the state, especially in of essential commodities in under four days, the major modities sufficient for next vate medical laboratories to The Governor said on her ORR highway, leaving three in rescuing snakes and then Hyderabad. He said that should surface at all, he said part of the boxes are manu- 15 days. conduct the viral tests. Later, own behalf and also in coor- men and two children dead on giving them new life. In a there were enough stocks of directing officials to take factured by ButterFly The Governor said she has the Governor interacted with dination with Red Cross the spot. Another six, including public appeal, Sajjanar said onions and potatoes in the stern action if vegetable EduFields whereas T-Works been receiving such com- the Red Cross units of 15 society, Hyderabad branch is two females and four men, were that one should not get scared state. In all 1,800 tonnes of prices are jacked up. Permits and other partners have plaints from some quarters District branches in the state arranging supply of essential grievously injured and have when they see snakes. They onions were imported from for transport of fruits and helped the company in sourc- and her office has extended via video conference and commodities sufficient for 15 been taken to the Osmania should alert the snake society, Maharashtra on Friday and vegetables can be obtained ing the raw material and also required help to them, she advised Red Cross volun- days to over 1000 poor fam- General Hospital for treatment. and hand it over to people 6,500 on Saturday. Import of from officials of the respec- in providing the equipment added. The Governor also teers to take care of at least ilies living in the slums near One of the injured male later who would take care of them. onions from Uttar Pradesh tive markets. to make the box. pointed out to strengthen two poor families in all Raj Bhavan. succumbed to injuries. Acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms amid lockdown PNS n HYDERABAD toddy. cumbed to the withdrawal liquor almost daily after his ted to Osmania hospital with illicitly stored liquor worth Rs The deceased was identi- symptoms and died on Friday work, jumped from IAS and a fractured leg. In Yadadri 65,000. At least 15 cases of Two persons, including a fied as Pushpamma, who is evening. IPS quarters eighth block in Bhongir district, a habitual villagers exhibiting with- woman, died of alcohol with- addicted to toddy consump- PACS former director Banjara Hills on Thursday tippler robbed a wine shop drawal symptoms were regis- drawal symptoms in the tion daily. Because of non- Sidigidda Krishna Reddy night and committed suicide. and decamped with handful tered at Sangareddy District Moinabad mandal and availability of toddy, her identified 15 others who have In another incident, a tiles of wine bottles. In Sri Sai Headquarters Government Nizamabad during the past 24 health condition deteriorated been suffering from severe worker of Brahmanawadi in Wines at Lingojigudem of hospital during the last two hours. Many have been hos- and suc- withdrawal conditions and Begumpet police station lim- Choutuppal municipality, days. One of them is stated to pitalised with the withdrawal sent them to hospital for treat- its attempted suicide on miscreants broke open the be suffering from the condi- symptoms in the state. ment. Friday by jumping off from shutters and looted the wine tions of epilepsy. The deceased were In a similar incident, flyovers in Punjagutta junc- bottles. At least 70 persons identified as a 55-year-old tion. The police registered com- approached the Rayamampeta Pushpamma of painter Madhu, He was identified as plaint. As liquor prices have community hospital in Medak Moinabad mandal on who consumes Saikumar, 32, and was admit- skyrocketed in black market, district with the withdrawal Friday, while 15 oth- many habitual drinkers are symptoms. Sangareddy dis- ers from the mandal bent on satiating their thirst trict headquarters govern- have been hospitalised The police registered with toddy. ment hospital superintendent because of their with- complaints. As liquor prices In palm gardens, tippler Dr Sangareddy said that some drawal symptoms. were seen gulping toddy with patients have been behaving Bhushan of have skyrocketed in black a chicken bite as chicken strangely because of non avail- Mudirajgalli of market, many habitual drinkers prices have plummeted these ability of toddy. Nizamabad city of to are bent on satiating their thirst days. The two town police on Some of them have been the withdrawal Friday night raided on a hous- undergoing convulsions. It is sysmptoms because of with toddy. es in Parupalli street and very dangerous, the doctor non availability of Ambedkar Nagar and seized said. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MARCH 29, 2020 04

Disinfectants sprayed in Red chilli farmers in a spot Farmers can export Siddipet PNS n JAYASHANKAR BHUPALAPALLI Chilli farmers are PNS n SIDDIPET their produce: Minister Red chilli farmers have been hit finding it difficult Finance Minister T Harish hard by lockdown imposed in to dispatch the PNS n NALGONDA Rao and municipal authorities the state following outbreak of stacked chilli in of Siddipet town supervised Coronavirus. The chilli farm- Power Minister G Jagadish spraying disinfectants at vari- ers are finding it difficult to dis- their farmyard to Reddy on Saturday said that ous places in Sididpet on patch the stacked red chilli in the markets and the lemon and sweet lemon Saturday to keep the town their farm yard to the markets finding it hard to farmers can freely export clean and hygienic in the wake and finding it hard to find agri- find agricultural their produce to anywhere of the Covid-19 pandemic. cultural workers to harvest across the country as the The teams led by Harish Rao the crops in their field. workers to Centre lifted curbs on vehi- and Collector P Venkatrami The area under the red chilli harvest the crops cles transporting essential Reddy sprayed Sodium crop in the district is put at in their field commodities, lemon and Hypochlorite at Old Bus 32,550 acres, including in sweet lemon. Station Circle, Subhash Road Malhar, Mahadevpur, Reviewing the problems and other places. The civic offi- Mogullapalli, Chityala, ties, transportation has become vested if the same trend were of the farmers at the cials said that they have bought Ganapuram, Bhupalapalli a big stumbling block. to continue for some more days crop prospects and told them Collectorate here on Power Minister Jagadish Reddy addressing the press conference on saturday thousands of liters of Sodium mandals. In these mandals, the Normally, agricultural workers to come. The farmers have there is place for storing 12 Saturday, the Minister said Hypochlorite, which is being crop is partly harvested and from Sironcha and been urging the authorities lakh red chilli bags in the cold that there would be no prob- sent to all the villages and towns harvesting has been suspend- Pochampalli and other vil- concerned to provide for trans- storage facilities near lem on exporting lemon in the Siddipet district to ensure ed for want of agricultural lages visit Telangana villages portation of red chilli and to Yenumamula market in and sweet lemon to any- ‘Measures in place the spraying of the disinfectant hands. during harvesting season and allow them to use the services Warangal district. District col- where in the country since at all places. Finance Minister Even to send the harvested complete the task before they of NREGS workers to harvest lector has issued permits to the Centre had lifted the urged people to buy sufficient crop to the markets, procure- return to their villages. the crop. vehicles. As and when the per- curbs on movement of essential commodities to pre- ment has been suspended in The farmers have been wor- District horticulture officer mits are received, the red chilli essential goods and agri- to procure paddy’ vent them from stepping out of markets. To send the harvest- rying whether they would have Akbar told the red chilli farm- should be stored in cold stor- cultural produce. their houses frequently. ed crop to cold storage facili- to leave the red chilli unhar- ers not to be worried about the age facilities. However, Jagadish sug- PNS n NALGONDA the procurement centers gested consumption of the depending on the extent of the agriculture produce pro- Minister for Energy G Jagadish arrivals of the paddy. duced here locally. Since Reddy on Saturday asked offi- In villages, where there is THE GREAT ESCAPE the lemon and sweet lemon cials to keep ready moisture road for the tractors to travel, are rich in vitamin C, the measuring machines, gunny farmers have been asked to pre- Minister suggested people bags and tarpaulins at the pare farm yards so that it would 225 migrants travel in containers from TS to Raj consuming them here local- paddy purchase centres as the be easy for the government to ly without giving priority to state government is going to lift lift paddy from there. PNS n MUMBAI dead night, cross the district or their exports under the pre- every grain of the paddy pro- He warned middlemen of Sneaking out on state borders, and again climb vailing situation. duced by farmers during the stern action if found cheating In the current 'national lock- back into the containers, and Similarly, watermelon is rabi season. the farmers. Each procurement down', a group of around 225 foot in small tried to catch a wink till the rich in potassium and would Clarifying doubts of the centre would be given a tab with migrants - including a lone batches from Hyd next checkpost," a happy Sahu be very useful for people paddy farmers at a meeting held an ID and password to link young woman and her two outskirts on said after reaching Bikaner. during the current summer. in Collectorate here, he said that farmers with rice millers. minor kids - pulled off a dar- At one point in Yavatmal, Moreover, the Minister said the state government decided to District Collector Prashant ing escape from coronavirus, March 25 at 6 their trucks were seized by the that the government is con- setup up 340 paddy procure- Jeevan Patil said that vehicles travelling some 2,000 km from pm, the migrants district police and it was only sidering promoting sale of ment centers in 563 revenue vil- have been kept ready to trans- Hyderabad to their native vil- with the intervention of farm- fruits also on the lines of lages of the district. port paddy to rice mills. lages in Bikaner-Nagaur in finally reached ers' leader Kishore Tiwari that mobile rythu bazaars, which The government is also ready Stringent security has been Rajasthan, clocking 60 hours in home safely on the group escaped detention on are prevalent in Hyderabad. to purchase paddy at farm provided at inter-state borders three container trucks. March 28 March 26. "After verifying that Earlier, district horticul- yards of farmers provided many to prevent farmers of other Sneaking out on foot in they were not Maoists or anti- ture officer Sangeeta farmers would be able to bring states from bringing paddy to small batches from Hyderabad morning at 6 am social elements, we gave them Lakshmi explained the their produce to a particular the procurement centers. outskirts to avoid the police's food, bathing and resting facil- Minister the problems of farmyard. Chief Minister K Millers' association leaders eagle eyes, on March 25 at 6 treacherous hills and dense film, "The Transporter" (2002) For instance, before reaching ities and offered to host them lemon, sweet lemon and Chandrashekhar Rao issued told the Minister that the paddy pm, they finally reached home forest regions, infested by gun- in which Jason Statham rescues every district check-post, the in a village school or temple till water melon farmers in orders in this regard. would be stored in other places safely on March 28 morning at toting Maoists and tigers, leop- a batch of illegal Chinese three truckers from a Haryana- the alockdown' on transport exporting their produce for The Minister expressed con- as FCI godowns are not there 6 am -- to a rousing welcome ards, sloth bears, reptiles, with immigrants smuggled in con- based transporter, lugging back was lifted," Tiwari said of their want of transportation. The cern over the Coronavirus pos- in the district. District SP by their wives and children, barely sufficient food among tainers. There were many ups the empty containers, would plight. The 225 groupies are farmers used to export their ing problems at a time the Ranganath, DRDA officer parents, near-and-dear and themselves, but high morale, a and downs en route, on the warn them by sharp blare of mostly carpenters, glaziers or crops to Delhi and Gujarat farmer reaped bumper har- Sekhar Reddy, District Manager hordes of thrilled villagers. burning intention 'to reach rough, extremely noisy, oven- horns and halt the vehicle, civil workers, earning between through traders. But the vest in rabi season. He said that Civil Supplies Nageswara Rao, The 2,000-kms long journey home' and great camaraderie. hot and suffocating journey in said Jangu. "We would grab our Rs 15,000-Rs 30,000 per month Coronavirus has affected the government would have to agriculture officer Sridhar in the noisy metal containers The long, wrecking journey the closed metal containers, bare belongings, hop off, depending on the work and transport sector, the farmers procue 5, 96,960 tonnes of Reddy and others took part in was an adventure by itself, was every bit a real-life thriller said the organizer Dhanraj trudge 4-5 kms, whether experience, either as daily are worrying about selling paddy. The farmers categorised the meeting. often traversing through - similar to the French action Jangu, 72. morning, afternoon, evening or wagers or on contracts. their produce. PM urges AYUSH practitioners Security agencies look into role SHORT READS of Kerala youth in Kabul attack to pitch in to combat Covid-19 PNS n NEW DELHI Central security agencies are PNS n NEW DELHI looking into the role of Kerala He praised the youth -- Mohammed Muhsin GSI urges all staffers Prime Minister Narendra efforts of the -- who is believed to be one of Modi on Saturday suggested the terrorists of ISIS that to donate 1 day's that AYUSH medicine produc- AYUSH Ministry in claimed responsibility of an salary to PM relief fund ers could utilise their resources promoting "Yoga At attack on a gurdwara in to produce essential items such Afghanistan killing 25 people, KOLKATA: The Geological as sanitisers, keeping in mind Home" to de-stress officials said on Saturday. Survey of India (GSI) on the high demand for such the mind and The youth hails from Saturday urged its employees to donate one day's salary to items following the coron- strengthen the Kasargod, Kerala, and had left avirus outbreak. India to the UAE in 2018 the prime minister's relief fund The prime minister also said body during this from where he is believed to to aid the government's efforts difficult phase, a to fight the coronavirus there is a need to counter have joined the ranks with the outbreak. GSI's director general unsubstantiated claims that statement from the global terror organisation in M Sridhar requested heads of AYUSH has the cure for the Afghanistan, they said. PMO said the departments and deputy disease. His identity was established 2018, the officials said. claimed responsibility for the director generals of six regions Ayurved, Unani, Siddhi and after an Islamic state publica- At least 25 worshippers were attack. The central agencies to appeal to employees to make Homeopathy come under the phase, a statement from the dence-based research," it the pandemic. tion posted his picture identi- killed and eight others injured with the help of local police the donation, according to a AYUSH system of medicines Prime Minister's Office (PMO) added. The prime minister said it is fying him with his 'kunya' when a heavily armed suicide reached out to the family of the statement issued by the for which there is a separate said. Modi said if need be, the important to create awareness (Arabic name) Abu Khalid al- bomber stormed his way into accused, who identified him to organisation. "As always done, Union ministry. "The prime minister under- government will seek help on India's traditional medicines Hindi, the officials said. a prominent gurdwara on be Muhsin from the published GSI shall do its bid in the fight Modi made these remarks lined the importance of coun- from private doctors practising and medical practices all over They said he, along with his Wednesday in the heart of picture which had ISIS flag in against the Covid-19. while interacting with AYUSH tering and fact-checking the AYUSH system to counter the world. He thanked the family, had returned to Kerala Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, the background, they said. practitioners via video. unsubstantiated claims of the spread of the deadly virus. AYUSH practitioners for con- from Malaysia in 2017 and in one of the deadliest attacks The parents had claimed to He praised the efforts of the AYUSH having cure for the He also urged the AYUSH stantly striving to serve the peo- later had left for Saudi Arabia on the minority Sikh commu- have received a message from People can apply for AYUSH Ministry in promoting disease, adding that AYUSH practitioners to utilise the plat- ple and highlighted the impor- in search of work. The same nity in the strife-torn country. the ISIS confirming the death "Yoga At Home" to de-stress scientists, ICMR, CSIR and form of telemedicine to reach tant role they have to play in year he returned and stayed The Islamic State terror of their son during the attack movement passes on the mind and strengthen the other research organisations out to the public and generate India's fight against COVID-19, with his family for sometime group, which has targeted on gurdwara in Kabul on Delhi Police's website body during this difficult must come together for evi- constant awareness to fight the statement said. before leaving for the UAE in Sikhs before in Afghanistan, Wednesday, the officials said. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Saturday said people can apply for movement passes on their website during the Gadkari asks toll operators to give food, water to migrant workers 21-day nationwide lockdown. According to a senior police n officer, the applicants can visit PNS NEW DELHI The suspension of toll collection the website of the Delhi Police Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on national highways will ease to apply for a movement or on Saturday asked NHAI supplies of essential goods curfew pass. A movement across the country while facilitating pass is required for those in Chairman and toll operators essential services to move across national highways to MP govt orders movement of patients and needy without any hassle during the provide food, water and other people who have obtained curfew lockdown. necessary support to migrant passes closure of liquor workers. — NITIN GADKARI, Union Minister The directions came amid 4 more positive for shops till April 14 reports that migrant workers are PNS n BHOPAL facing severe hardships while el in private vehicles. This will This will not only reduce COVID-19 in Raj; stranded at various parts in the ease their journey without wast- inconvenience to emergency cases touch 54 The MP government on country on account of nation- ing time at the toll plaza. services but also save critical JAIPUR: Four more persons Saturday issued a fresh order, wide lockdown in the wake of "Toll collection has been time, Gadkari had said. were tested positive for the asking the liquor shops owners coronavirus pandemic. suspended to reduce inconve- Maintenance of roads and coronavirus in Rajasthan on to keep their outlets shut dur- "I have advised Chairman nience to such people who have availability of emergency Saturday, taking the total ing the countrywide lockdown NHAI and Highway been issued curfew pass by local resources at toll plazas will con- number of cases to 54 in the imposed to contain the spread Concessioners/Toll operators to administration/authorities for tinue as usual. state, an official said. Among of coronavirus, officials said. consider providing food, water all vehicles transporting essen- Earlier, the road transport and the four cases, three are staff The state government also or any kind of support to tial goods and even the vehicles highways ministry had advised members of a private hospital extended till 14 the closure of migrant workers/citizens who carrying patients," the minister the National Highways in Bhilwara, where some cinema halls in the state, they are trying to reach to their said. Authority of India (NHAI) to doctors and nurses had tested said. The government had ear- respective native places. NHAI to suspend toll on all had said. those people who approach the At the same time, he urged follow the home ministry's positive earlier, whereas lier ordered that the cinema "At this time of crisis we have national highways to ease trans- Urging people to adhere to the relevant authorities and con- people to stay indoors and fol- guidelines about toll plaza oper- another is a resident of Ajmer halls be kept shut till March 31 to be compassionate for our fel- portation of essential goods and nationwide lockdown, the min- vince their necessities to travel," low advice of local authorities to ations following the lockdown in district, they said. The person as a preventive measure to low citizens," Road Transport supplies. The suspension of toll ister has said suspension of toll he had said. fight the spread of coronavirus. the wake of the coronavirus out- found positive in Ajmer is a check the spread of coron- and Highways Minister Gadkari collection on national highways is for people who have to venture Such passes are being issued The government earlier this break in the country. salesman who had travelled to avirus. In the order issued on said. will ease supplies of essential out for necessary travel. by local authorities so that the week temporarily suspended The prevailing condition may Punjab and returned back on Saturday, the Commercial Tax The minister expressed hope goods across the country while "Even though it's a complete needy people can travel, he toll collection on national high- be treated as "Force Majeure" of March 22, Additional Chief Department of the state asked that toll operators will respond facilitating movement of patients lockdown all over the country, added. ways to ease emergency services concession or contract agree- Secretary (Health) Rohit Kumar the liquor shop owners to keep to his call positively. and needy people who have there are provisions to issue nec- "Suspension of toll collec- in view of the coronavirus out- ment in terms of the finance Singh said. their outlets shut till April 14. Earlier, Gadkari had asked obtained curfew passes, Gadkari essary passes/permissions for tion is for such people who trav- break. ministry, it said. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MARCH 29, 2020 nation 05

SHORT READS Lockdown ‘botched- Home quarantine MHA changes rules: SDF to sticker pasted, up', India deserves removed at be used for migrant workers better: Prashant Kamal's office PNS n CHENNAI PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI City Corporation personnel The Union Home Ministry on Election strategist Prashant stuck a home quarantine stick- Saturday changed the rules for Kishor on Saturday slammed er on Saturday at the office of HC seeks report from assistance under the State the Union government's actor- politician Kamal Centre on supply of Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), response to the coronavirus Haasan's Makkal Needhi facilitating availability of money pandemic, alleging that the Maiam leading to speculation essential goods to for food and temporary accom- lockdown has been "botched that the matinee star was quar- Andaman & Nicobar modation for migrant workers up" and there has been "non- antined for coronavirus. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High during the 21-day lockdown. existent" treatment and care The sticker, however, was Court on Saturday directed the In a communication to all facilities for people needing removed later from the gate of Centre to immediately file a chief secretaries, the ministry such services. Makkal Needhi Maiam office. report on the supply of also said medical care and India's response to While there was speculation essential goods to Andaman & clothing can be provided to COVID-19 needs to get bet- if Haasan was quarantined, Nicobar Islands during the 21- migrant workers during the ter, he said in a tweet. the Greater Chennai day lockdown prompted by the lockdown period announced by "For all our optimism, the Corporation said their staffers coronavirus outbreak. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi bitter truth is India's covid His constant criticism of pasted the sticker at the premis- court asked the Union of India to combat the coronavirus pan- response needs to get better the BJP and JD(U) president es because actress Gautami and the Andaman & Nicobar demic. than just banking on a Nitish Kumar over the Tadimalli "has returned from Islands administration to file According to the new rules of botched-up lockdown, less amended citizenship law and Dubai recently and her pass- reports on the prevailing the SDRF, provision for tempo- than 10 covid test per mil- the measures like NPR and port has this address (Eldams situation by March 30 through rary accommodation, food, lion & non-existent COVID NRC had led to his expul- Road in upscale Alwarpet)." email. A division bench clothing medical cure etc., treatment & care facilities for sion from the Bihar party. comprising Chief Justice T B N would be applicable to homeless and walking down to their In a communication to all chief people needing such ser- Following the announce- Radhakrishnan and Justice people, including migrant native places, hundreds of kilo- vices. India deserves bet- ment of a 21-day nationwide Dipankar Datta also constituted labourers, stranded due to lock- metres away facing hardships secretaries, the ministry also said ter," the former JD(U) leader lockdown by Prime Minister a monitoring committee and down measures and sheltered in on the way. medical care and clothing can be said. Narendra Modi on Tuesday, directed it to report to the court relief camps and other places, a The migrant workers are left provided to migrant workers during In his tweets, Kishor has Kishor had described the on the situation with regard to home ministry official said. with no option but to walk as been highlighting the hard- length of the shutdown "a bit supply of essentials, including There have been reports of a normal transport services have the lockdown period announced by ships being faced by too long" and taken a dig at food grains and medicines. The large number of migrant work- been hit after the announce- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to migrants following the lock- the government, saying this high court took note of a letter ers leaving their work places in ment of the nationwide lock- combat the coronavirus pandemic down and attacked official is the price one pays for by an advocate which was different parts of the country down by Modi on Tuesday. handling of their plight. "being behind the curve". treated as a petition.

Seven more people test positive for Govt: Response to COVID-19 Rlys manufactures prototype of COVID-19 in Kashmir SRINAGAR: Seven people tested positive for coronavirus pre-emptive, pro-active, graded isolation ward in non-AC coaches in Kashmir on Saturday, taking the total number of cases in PNS n NEW DELHI stranded across the country PNS n NEW DELHI Busch (LHB) coach was used Jammu and Kashmir to 27, without any resources. for the purpose. officials said. Contacts of the India's response to COVID-19 The government said screen- The railways has manufac- To make the modified isola- fresh positive cases are being has been "pre-emptive, pro- ing of incoming air passengers, tured a prototype of an isola- tion ward, the middle berth traced, they said. "Seven more active and graded", the govern- followed by suspension of visas tion ward for treating coron- was removed, the lower por- positive cases in Srinagar ment said on Saturday, brush- and a ban on international avirus patients by converting tion of the compartment today. Four cases had a history ing aside the allegation that the flights were done much ahead non-air-conditioned train plugged by plywood and a of contact with already positive 21-day nationwide lockdown of any other country. coaches, it said on Saturday. provision of partition provid- cases of religious congregation was announced without any "Thermal screening of Once the best practices are ed from the aisle side for the while the other three had travel planning. incoming international passen- finalised in the next few days, isolation of the compartment, history outside J&K," The Information and gers from China and Hong each railway zone would man- the railways said. government spokesman Rohit Broadcasting Ministry, in a avirus as a public health emer- Kong was started on 18th ufacture a rake with 10 coach- Each coach would have 10 Kansal said. "Tough to be statement, said the government gency of international concern January, much before the first es every week, the national isolation wards, it added. harbinger of unpleasant news. had already put in place a on January 30. case of coronavirus was detect- transporter added. For medical equipment to be But being informed is being "comprehensive response sys- The government has come ed in India on 30th January. "Then we will serve the hin- plugged in, the railways has pro- prepared," he posted on Twitter. tem" at the borders of the in for criticism that the lock- "India's response to terlands or whichever region vided 220-volt electrical points Of the total 27 cases, 21 have country, much before the down was announced without COVID-19 has been pre-emp- needs the coaches," Northern The prototype was manufac- Haryana's Yamunagar. A senior in each compartment, which been reported in the Kashmir World Health Organisation planning and also for the fact tive, pro-active and graded," Railway Spokesperson Deepak tured at the Jagadhri workshop official of the workshop told have air curtains segregating Valley, while six in Jammu (WHO) declared the coron- that migrant labourers are the statement said. Kumar said. of the Northern Railways in PTI that a Link Hofmann one patient from the other. region. Maha: Four migrant K’taka DGP's labourers killed by When hunger overrides disease: appeal to 5 villages declared red speeding tempo PALGHAR: Four migrant philanthropists labourers were crushed to thousands throng Delhi shelters for food zones in J-K's Rajouri n death and three others PNS BENGALURU PNS n NEW DELHI food to 18,000 people per day PNS n JAMMU seriously injured when a but end up serving double that Karnataka Director General speeding tempo ran over them Every day, Rampal leaves his sometimes. The government of Police Praveen Sood on Five villages in Manjakote on Mumbai-Ahmedabad rickshaw at the edge of the road spends Rs 20 per person on Saturday asked philan- tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir's Highway on Saturday, police near Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat food, which includes four cha- thropists who want to sup- Rajouri district were on said. The incident took place at and joins a queue of hundreds, patis or puri, rice and lentils. port the poor during the Saturday declared as red zones around 3 am near Parol village sometimes thousands, at a gov- “Due to the lockdown, a huge lockdown to leave food at the and their surrounding vil- in Vasai tehsil, where the ernment run shelter for food – number of people are thronging nearby police station, who lages as buffer zones to prevent speeding tempo knocked down gnawing hunger subsuming the the night shelters in search for will ensure that it reaches the the spread of coronavirus, a group of migrant labourers coronavirus threat and the need food… Yes, there is some strain needy. officials said. from Rajasthan, who were for social distancing. but there is no shortage of raw The DGP has asked the The villages include Sarola, stringent precautionary mea- travelling towards Mumbai on "Hunger will kill us before any material,” he said. Bengaluru City police Dehridhara, Mangal Nar, sures like declaring some villages foot, police PRO Hemant Katkar disease does,” said the rick- “Our staff is taking all precau- Commissioner to take steps Gambir Muglan and Kotli, as containment/red zone and said. While four were crushed shaw puller from Jaunpur in tions -- they wear face masks in this regard and ensure fair the officials said quoting an surrounding areas as a buffer to death, three others sustained Uttar Pradesh, trapped like and wash hands regularly -- and distribution. order issued by Rajouri zone," Sheikh said in his order. serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, he many thousands in a city that is about 5,000 people gathered earned rupee in two days,” following social distancing mea- "All philanthropists, in case District Development Invoking prohibitory orders said. The tempo driver, who not their home and unable to outside the shelter, the impera- Rampal, who had been waiting sures. But it is not feasible to ask you want to support poor. Commissioner Mohammad under Section 144 of the initially fled the scene, was either return or earn money in tive of food overriding the for about an hour, told PTI. people converging at the night Leave cooked, packed, simple Nazir Sheikh. CrPC, the National Disaster subsequently arrested by the a 21-day lockdown that has necessity to maintain at least one The situation is the same in shelters to maintain the manda- food at the police station Three persons hailing from Management Act and the Virar police, he added. A case brought life to a grinding halt. metre social distancing and the other shelters. tory one metre distance between and it will reach poor. Manjakote tehsil have tested Epidemic Disease Act, the under sections 304(A), 279 Battling hunger and jobless- risk of infection. The Delhi government has them. Their first priority is @CPBlr pl announce a nodal positive for coronavirus in district development commis- and other relevant provisions of ness, he knows about coron- Most are without masks, leav- asked the Delhi Urban Shelter food,” Gupta said. officer for deciding the police Rajouri district since sioner said there would be no the Indian Penal Code and avirus and its perils but it's an ing them vulnerable to the dis- Improvement Board (DUSIB) to Videos of serpentine queues station for fair distribution," Thursday. inward and outward move- Motor Vehicles Act was awareness that barely registers in ease that has affected more provide free food to homeless of people, mostly men, sitting Sood wrote on his official "The area has become more ment of any person from these registered against the driver, he his consciousness as he waits, than 590,000 people worldwide and migrant workers who have close on the floor as they are twitter handle. Bengaluru vulnerable as far as further villages and the people would said. The deceased were one among the large crowd of and claimed over 27,000 lives. been hit hard by the lockdown. served their meal have been police's initiative of distribut- transmission of the COVID-19 stay at their homes to ensure identified as Ramesh Mangilal daily wagers, homeless people India has reported more than The DUSIB runs 234 night doing the rounds of social ing food, snacks, water and virus is concerned. It is necessary complete lockdown. Bhat (55), Nikhil Pandya (32), and beggars outside the Yamuna 820 cases and 19 deaths. shelters in the national capital. media. Rights activists say a certain essential requirements to break further transmission of He said there would be no Naresh Kalasuva (18) and Pushta shelter. "What option do I have? According to DUSIB mem- large number of people have no to those in need has received the disease in the area and it vehicular movement on the Kaluram Bagore (18), he said. On Friday, said officials, Where else can I go? I haven't ber A K Gupta, they can provide idea where to go. wide appreciation. becomes imperative to take Rajouri-Bhimber Gali road.

Cops open fire COVID SPELL: 10 persons hide in air to quell themselves in tanker to unrest at Animals explore roads as humans stay indoors

Assam market PNS n NEW DELHI after 2015. An Albino was reach Rajasthan, held PNS n GUWAHATI IFS officials shared recorded by the staff for the With humans under lockdown, videos of wild first time". PNS n PALGHAR Police opened fire in the air many wild animals, including Animal rights activist Gauri in Assam's Bongaigaon dis- the endangered species, have animals, including Mulekhi said the COVID spell Ten migrant labourers were on trict on Saturday morning to been spotted on the deserted the critically has demonstrated how nature Saturday found travelling to disperse an unruly mob at a streets at several places in the endangered Malabar can rebound and flourish in the Rajasthan from neighbouring market that attacked the secu- country. absence of human interfer- Thane district by hiding them- rity personnel when asked to India is under the biggest large-spotted civet ence. selves inside an empty milk abide by the lockdown order, lockdown with around 1.3 bil- which was last seen "We have pushed the bound- tanker amid the ongoing an officer said. None was lion people asked to stay home aries of nature and cornered nationwide lockdown, police injured in the melee, he said. in view of the coronavirus in 1990, taking over wildlife to near extinction over said. People had gathered in large outbreak, which has claimed 19 the streets in decades of industrialisation All the 10 persons, including spokesperson of Palghar police, numbers at meat and poultry lives and infected over 800 peo- absence of human and urbanisation. The COVID some women, were detained by Hemant Katkar, said. shops of Bhawlaguri market ple in the country. spell has demonstrated how the police at Talasari in Palghar "When the vehicle reached in the district without main- Indian Forest Service (IFS) interference nature can rebound and flour- district, located along the Talasari check-post, the police taining social distancing officials shared videos of wild large spotted civet on the road. streets. ish in the absence of human Maharashtra-Gujarat border, sensed something amiss and norms. As police intervened, animals, including the critical- Critically endangered with The officer also shared a another such rare sight. Forest interference. Even in the urban an official said. checked the tanker. During the most of them dispersed only ly endangered Malabar large- fewer than 250 matured indi- video showing a Chital (spot- officials found an extremely areas, it is heartening to hear "Ten persons, including some search, they found the ten per- to return with machetes and spotted civet which was last viduals. Endemic to western ted deer) running on the rare albino turtle there. and see all kinds of birds and women, hid themselves inside sons hiding inside," he added. stones to attack the officers on seen in 1990, taking over the ghats, not seen since 1990 sur- lanes of Dehradun. Nanda shared the video with small mammals making an the milk tanker. They started All of them are labourers duty. The police personnel, streets in absence of human faced at Kozhikode during Another IFS officer Parveen the caption, "Arribada (mass appearance," she told PTI. their journey from Kalyan in from Rajasthan working in and when pelted with stones, interference. present lockdown," he said in Kaswan tweeted a video in nesting) of Olive Turtles are "A big lesson to learn is to neighbouring Thane district around Mumbai, Katkar said. resorted to lathicharge and IFS officer Sushant Nanda a tweet accompanying the which sambar deer could be almost over off the coast of stop worldwide deforestation, and wanted to go to their home "They have been detained opened fired in the air to quell shared a video of the Malabar video. seen on the streets of Odisha. 10000+ were recorded minimise consumption and state of Rajasthan. They chose and booked under IPC section the unrest. Additional police large-spotted civet roaming on In another tweet, he shared Chandigarh. tonight (March 26). It will thereby industrialisation and this method as regular trans- 188 (disobedience to order forces rushed to the site and the streets of Kozhikode in a photo from Noida Sector 38 Mass nesting of endangered now be sporadic. It was bit late take a step back to a global port vehicles are currently not duly promulgated by public cordoned off the entire area, Kerala. in which a Nilgai (blue bull) olive ridleys at the Rushikulya this time. Happened during lifestyle more aligned with available due to the lockdown," servant)," he added. the officer said. "Now it's turn of the Malabar can be seen roaming on the River mouth in Odisha was daylight at Rushikulya mouth, nature," she added. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MARCH 29, 2020 money 06 CAPSULE Will speak to banks to Working to ensure critical coal supplies during lockdown: Joshi facilitate cash flow: FM PNS n NEW DELHI The government on Saturday PNS n NEW DELHI said it is working to ensure crit- The entire banking ical coal supplies during the lock- Lauding efforts of bankers in this fraternity deserves down on account of coron- difficult time, Finance Minister recognition and avirus outbreak. Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday Coal stocks at power plants said that she will speak to all thanks for their tireless and stand at 41.8 million tonnes Prabhu donates one banks to facilitate cash flow and brave efforts to ensure that (MT) equivalent to 24 days con- month's salary in enable timely access to all. banking services continue in sumption as of March 26, 2020. She also assured that she will "Minister of Coal, Mines and fight against Covid-19 talk to states and ensure that these adverse times and that Parliamentary Affairs Shri NEW DELHI: Former Union there are no restrictions in the every customer is reached in Pralhad Joshi has ensured that minister Suresh Prabhu will movement of cash, bankers, ven- a timely and safe manner Coal supplies are declared as an donate his one month's dors or bank mitra. Essential service and directed all salary to the Prime Ministers "Appreciate the service Bank — NIRMALA SITHARAMAN, the officials of Ministry of Coal the coal minister. As Ministry of National Relief Fund to Mitra/Banking Correspondents Finance Minister to work harder to ensure that Coal is a fully paperless office the The minister strengthen the efforts to are undertaking across the coun- critical coal supplies are main- entire staff is working on the e- informed that combat the coronavirus try. Will talk to states - request tained during the lockdown office platform from the ministry various steps outbreak. The Rajya Sabha no restrictions in their move- thanks for their tireless and Association (IBA), 1,05,988 bank avoid crowding and maintain 1 period due to COVID 19 pan- or at home as per duty rosters, member has also sanctioned ments. Will speak to all banks to brave efforts to ensure that bank- branches across the country to 1.5 metre distance between demic so that power and other it said. have been taken Rs one crore from his facilitate cash flow. Let's ensure ing services continue in these were operational on Friday. each other in the queue and only critical sectors are unaffected due The minister informed that to ensure the easy Member of Parliaments Local timely access to all," the Finance adverse times and that every cus- However, banks are closed on 5-6 customers to enter the to the current situation," various steps have been taken to and adequate Area Development fund for Minister said in a series of tomer is reached in a timely and Saturday and Sunday. branch at a time. Ministry of Coal said in a state- ensure the easy and adequate fighting Covid-19 crisis. "As tweets. safe manner," she said. Meanwhile, IBA has appealed Anyone with cough and cold ment. availability of coal to every coal availability of coal our @PMOIndia It is to be noted that the gov- Appreciating efforts of to customers to strictly observe symptoms to avoid physical Daily meetings of all senior dependent industry/Power to every coal @narendramodi appeals to ernment earlier this week bankers, she said, "Bank officials social distancing and avoid vis- transactions, and asked senior officers of the ministry are Sector. dependent all sections of society to announced a slew of measures, and staff have consistently been iting branches unless very nec- citizens and children to desist being held for monitoring coal The Union minister appreci- industry/Power cooperate to fight including direct benefit transfer on the frontline in providing ser- essary. from going to branches, it said. production, supplies and ated work being done by Coal unprecedented health of cash assistance to poor, old age vices to customers during this Avoid touching counters, The association also asked despatch, it said. India Limited where all officers Sector emergency #Covid19India its people and disabled, for mitigat- time of adversity, whether it is common places by maintaining customers to use gloves or The first such virtual meeting and workers are ensuring the bounden responsibility & ing hardship posed by outbreak physically providing cash where proper distance from staff before sanitizers or masks while enter- was taken on March 26, 2020 coal production and supplies are approvals requiring concur- duty to do whatever is of coronavirus. it is needed or keeping branch- and after physical transactions, ing the branches, and to carry through video conferencing by not affected in these critical rence of Ministry of Coal possible. I contribute 1month "The entire banking fraterni- es open no matter what". IBA said. all documents required for Coal Secretary Anil Kumar Jain. times. would be held up during the salary to #PMReliefFund All ty deserves recognition and According to Indian Banks' It also urged customers to transaction. A daily report will be given to Joshi further assured that no current lockdown. our volunteers working to fight #corona," he has said in a tweet. Farm activities Trump signs USD 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus exempted from bill, tells Americans ‘help is on the way' lockdown: Tomar PNS n WASHINGTON together and putting America first," he said. PNS n NEW DELHI US President Donald Trump The first stimulus check is Maruti joins hands NHPC earmarks Rs has signed into law the historic likely to be sent to the Agriculture Minister Narendra USD 2 trillion rescue package, Americans in the first week of with AgVa to scale 4.5 crore to fight Singh Tomar on Saturday said setting in motion a desperately April. More than half of the COVID-19 farming operations and related needed financial relief for mil- country's 330 million popula- up ventilator NEW DELHI: State-run hydro activities have been exempted lions of Americans and secure tion is now confined in their power giant NHPC has from the lockdown rules for the country's economy ravaged homes. Major Disaster production pledged Rs 4.5 crore to fight smooth harvesting of rabi crops by the coronavirus pandemic Declaration has been n COVID-19 amid the lockdown. and to ensure food security in that has killed over 1,700 and announced in over a dozen PNS NEW DELHI According to a company the country. infected more than 100,000 states and a national emer- statement, the decision was "At this critical time, the people across the nation. gency has been declared. Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on taken at a meeting chaired by exemptions have been given Trump signed the bill on A record three million peo- Saturday said it will work CMD A K Singh with other for agriculture related activities Friday just hours after the House the Bill. day. I've signed the single biggest ple have applied for unemploy- with AgVa Healthcare to help directors through video to ensure enough food supply to ers and farm organisation with passed it in a bipartisan vote. "We got hit by the invisible economic relief package in the ment, the entire travel and it rapidly scale up production conference. “NHPC stands in the people after the lockdown. the Home Ministry. The far-reaching legislation is enemy and we got hit hard," he American history and, I must tourism industry have come to of ventilators in the country steadfast support of the nation It is also done to ensure ordinary On March 27, the government the largest emergency aid pack- said, adding the economy would say, any other package by the a standstill and companies have in wake of coronavirus pan- and the Government of India citizens and farmers do not exempted farming operations, age in US historyand promises come roaring back. "I think we way. It is twice as large as any stopped their operations and demic. in this moment of crisis. We face problems," Tomar said in a farm workers, custom hiring to deliver a tidal wave of cash to are going to have a tremendous relief every signed," the only essential services are run- "An arrangement has been will also help the local people statement. centres of farm harvesters and individual Americans, business- rebound," he said. President said. ning in the US. entered into with AgVa near our power stations/ To ensure that farmers do not implements as well as mandis es and health care facilities all The legislation among other The magnitude of the pack- The United States is now the Healthcare, an existing projects by providing all face problems in harvesting, and procurement agencies from reeling from the COVID-19 things gives USD 3,400 for age can be seen in the context hotspot of the coronavirus in the approved manufacturer of possible support," the the Centre has directed con- the lockdown rules. The govern- pandemic. most of the American families that India, one of the top five world, where according to ventilators," MSI said in a statement said. cerned ministries and state gov- ment has allowed fertiliser shops "Help is on the way," Trump of four, and billions of dollars' economies of the world, is esti- Worldometer, 104,256 con- statement. ernments to follow the exemp- to function, and even manufac- assured his countrymen as he worth of financial assistance to mated at USD 3 trillion. firmed cases of the contagion The company would work tions strictly, he added. turing and packaging of fertilis- signed the bill in the Oval small and medium businesses, "I never signed anything with have been recorded. a total of with AgVa Healthcare to Tomar said exemptions for ers, pesticides and seeds have Office at the White House. The and big corporations like a T on it," Trump said. 1704 people have died and rapidly scale up production of farm activities were given after been permitted during the lock- Senate and the House of Boeing. "I want to thank Democrats 2,463 people are in critical con- ventilators with intention of he raised the concerns of farm- down period. Representatives earlier passed "This is a very important and Republicans for coming dition. reaching a volume of 10,000 units per month, it added. As per the arrangement, AgVa Healthcare will be AEPC welcomes responsible for the technolo- Godrej Prop buys GeM creates separate page for TVS Motor Company gy, performance and related rate cut, calls for matters for all the ventilators 82 acre land near produced and sold by them, Bengaluru city medical equipments more relief Announces Service MSI said. NEW DELHI: Realty firm The auto major on its part n n Godrej Properties has PNS NEW DELHI considering the critical nature of PNS NEW DELHI will use its suppliers to pro- acquired a 82 acre land parcel the items," he said. Support for Customers duce the required volume of near Bengaluru city from its Public procurement portal He added that the new page Apparel export promotion components and use its expe- n group company Godrej GeM has created a dedicated for tracking COVID-19 cate- body AEPC on Saturday PNS CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, rience and knowledge to Agrovet for nearly Rs 135 page on its platform for medical gories and the number of sell- said interest rate cuts by the INDIA (NEWSVOIR) upgrade systems for the pro- crore. In a regulatory filing, and protective equipment like ers will be live from Saturday. RBI will help the sector deal duction and quality control of Godrej Agrovet has informed thermal scanners, biohazard Kumar also said PFMS (pub- with the Covid-19 crisis but We are all in the midst of the higher volumes, it added. that it has entered into a sale bags and disinfectants to help lic financial management sys- more financial relief is unprecedented times as we MSI would also help, to the deed with Godrej Properties the government fight Covid-19 tem) buyers can now place required for this labour navigate the rapidly-evolving required extent to arrange Ltd for the transfer by way of pandemic, an official said. orders without blocking the intensive segment. situation of COVID-19. Over financing, and obtain all per- sale of a land parcel It has created several cate- being identified for on boarding fund and this facility will remain Apparel Export Promotion 1.3 billion are under total lock- missions and approvals measuring 82 acres and 29 gories for medical supplies such on GeM portal. So far, we have available till March 31. Council (AEPC) Chairman down till April 15, 2020 as India required to enable the higher Guntas (approx) for a as COVID-19 sample collection created 95 categories on the Further, the dedicated page A Sakthivel expressed hope looks to contain the spread of production, the auto major consideration of Rs 134.68 kit, reusable vinyl/rubber gloves platform," GeM CEO Talleen has also provided features to that the reduction in repo rate coronavirus, we all need to sup- tomer centricity. It will be said. The company would pro- crore. The land is located at (cleaning), eye protection Kumar told PTI. shorten the procurement cycle to 4.4 per cent will translate port all actions that are being our priority to continuously vide these services free of cost Tiruvaranga Village, Begur (visor/goggles), disposable ther- He said shorter duration bids for related items. into lower lending rates for taken at national and local work towards minimising any to AgVa Healthcare, it added. Village, Anugondanahalli, mometers, single use towels, with shorter delivery period for The Commerce Ministry both retail and corporate level in the interest of the entire inconvenience to our valued Besides, Krishna Maruti Hobli, Hoskote Taluka, thermal scanner, cardiac mon- specific categories have been launched Government e- credit, and also encourage community. At TVS Motor customers during these chal- Limited, a joint venture of Bangalore Rural District, itors, ICU beds, ambulance, fixed. Marketplace (GeM), an online consumption and investment. Company, we want to reassure lenging times. As a law abid- MSI with Ashok Kapur, will Karnataka. Both the stretcher, wheel chair, portable "Bid cycle for COVID-19 platform for public procure- "Cut in reverse repo rate that we are taking necessary and ing, responsible partner of be manufacturing 3-ply companies has cancelled the x-ray machines and surgical iso- related categories has been ment, in August 2016 with the by 90 basis points to 4 per comprehensive actions to con- our network associates, we masks for supply to Haryana development management lation face shield, among others. reduced to 3 days from existing objective of creating an open cent will encourage banks nect with our customers and are gearing up to address and the central government. agreement for the joint "All original equipment man- 10 days. Buyers would also be and transparent procurement to lend money to productive support their well-being. urgent requirements from cus- Production is expected to development of 100 acre of ufacturers, re-sellers, and sup- able to reduce the Delivery platform for government, which sectors rather than parking TVS Motor Company has tomers while factoring safety start as soon as all approvals land at the same location. pliers for these products are Period for such items to 2 days runs in several lakh crore. it with the RBI. been synonymous with cus- of our associates. are received, MSI said. Farmers should maintain social If food is not available to migrant workers, distancing while harvesting: ICAR food riot may be a real possibility: Pronab Sen

PNS n NEW DELHI PNS n NEW DELHI dinner to nearly four lakh "...we could have people at over 224 night shel- As rabi harvesting likely to pick Former chief statistician food riots again if ters, 325 schools and other up in the coming days, the gov- Pronab Sen has warned that if locations. ernment's agri-research body food requirements of migrant food is not made He pointed out that the ICAR on Saturday asked farm- workers with no income are available. Let's we whole objective of the lock- ers to follow social distancing not fulfilled amid country- clear about this," down was to arrest spread of and safety precaution while wide lockdown, then 'food the coronavirus. handling farm machines and riot' may be a real possibility. the economist said "Now, If we are in a situation labour in the field. In an interview to The Wire, while replying to a when a very large number of For tackling any emerging Sen said that if the coron- question on impact population are forced to come issue related to managing avirus pandemic spreads in together at a very short period crops, livestock and fisheries, rural areas, containment will be of the lockdown on of time in order to access food, farmers should consult and be wheat, millets, pulses and Similarly, proper sanitation impossible. India's vulnerable whether it is cooked meal in in touch with agri-scientists in oilseeds and other crops. We is required for using shared or In wake of the countrywide section rain basera or what they have Krishi Vigyan Kendras need to take precautions as we hired machinery for harvest- lockdown to combat the coro- is not made available (to the economist said while reply- done in Punjab and uttarak- (KVKs), ICAR research insti- will be engaged in the harvest- ing, he said, adding simple navirus threat, thousands of migrant workers) and this, we ing to a question on impact of hand which is shops will open tutes and state agricultural ing of grains, fruits and vegeta- measures on washing of hands migrant workers from Uttar have experienced in this coun- the lockdown on India's vul- riots are very real possibility," only three hours in the morn- universities for timely advi- bles, milk, eggs and fish," with soap, alcohol rub and Pradesh, Bihar and other states try earlier, we had food riots nerable section. Sen asserted. ing which is a classic curfew sories, it said. Indian Council of Agricultural maintaining isolation distance have started returning back to during the times of famine. "If supply system doesn't On Friday, Delhi chief min- model...you will probably get a "The disease crisis has coin- Research (ICAR) Director at personal level and proper their home states from cities, "...we could have food riots come unstuck, if the require- ister Arvind Kejriwal had said higher spread of infection cided with the harvesting sea- General Trilochan Mohapatra cleaning of shared machinery including Delhi and Mumbai. again if food is not made avail- ments of people who have no that from Saturday the govern- because of this....," Sen son of rabi food crops such as said in a statement. are to be followed. "The problem is that if food able. Let's we clear about this," income are not met then food ment will be serving lunch and observed. HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MARCH 29, 2020 special 07

ccording to a UNESCO report 130 countries have implemented nationwide closure of educational institutes, Aimpacting over 80 per cent of world’s student population. In India, it has impacted 250 million school-going students and millions of college- goers. Though it is of paramount importance that they remain safe CLASS OF 2020 and at home, it is just as important that their education is not inter- The deadly Coronavirus has pushed millions of students worldwide to the brink of a lost session. SHALINI SAKSENA rupted. To ensure students don’t lag behind academically, many educa- explores how online education is being seen as a saviour in these lockdown times tional institutes across the country have shifted from physical classroom learning to online mode for several programmes. The JK Business School (JKBS) has partnered with Google to conduct all its classes and official work online. This means that institute can host meetings with up to 250 participants, live stream to up to one lakh viewers within a single domain and record and save meet- ings and classroom sessions to Google Drive. Professor (Dr) Sanjiv Marwah, director JKBS tells you that this glob- al health crisis will not hamper their belief of delivering intellectual excel- lence to their students. “While stu- dents, faculty and staff were told to leave campus after the Holi break to ensure social distancing, they all are today, completely networked and connected through online mode of teaching and learning. We are a socially righteous and technologi- cally advanced institute and believe that digital and virtual space should be effectively used to ensure every- one’s physical safety at the same time, the school stands committed to deliver quality education to its stu- dents and we are doing so,” Marwah says. Like, JKBS, there are several edu- cational institutes that are looking at alternatives. Over the years, many edtech have come up to offer online learning. While there was a lot of lip service that it was a good option, there weren’t many takers since stu- dents continued to throng physical campuses. Today, things are differ- ent. The campuses are empty. Parents and students don’t lose out academically given the uncertainty for how long the lockdown will con- tinue. The online mode of education is no longer an option but a neces- sity. The advancement in technolo- gy has made it possible for institutes to offer a real live classroom expe- rience sitting at home even though there may be hiccups to begin with. Nitish Jain, president of SP Jain School of Global Management, which has campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and Mumbai, means that there are pre-recorded lowing the NCERT textbooks. The a sigh of punishment just in a live where they will have a lot more at deeper understanding of the subject tells you that given the present pan- lectures. While MOOCs became mentors will conduct topic-wise classroom scenario. Though it all their disposal to play around with the with the Professor and peers dis- demic of coronavirus and social dis- popular because one had an Ivy classes based on the school cur- sounds like a scene from a sci-fi curriculum and an exam system cussing could be the way forward. tancing everything has moved League Professor teaching at no cost, riculum. Sessions will include access movie, the fact is that the shift to based on them. Third and the most Dr Akhil Shahani, MD, The online. “It reminds me of the turn- there was a fated flaw and hence only to learning videos and exploriments hybrid learning has years to go powerful -- the analytics-based inter- Shahani Group that provides careers of-the-century times that gave huge five per cent completed it. When on the platform to achieve concept before it can a permanent feature in vention. In other words, teachers will to lakhs of students via its academic boost to the IT industry. This is one given a choice of when to learn, a clarity. a country like ours as there are sev- teach to the exact needs of the stu- initiatives says that due to COVID- such time for online education. student is not going to do so. In syn- Shourie Chatterji, head, Digital eral hindrances to overcome. dents. 19, there is a shift to online mode. People have been looking at the chronous learning, live Professor is Initiatives, Schoolnet India Ltd First, the parents who have had Educationist Dr Shayama Chona “There are many platforms like online education for a long time. But teaching. But there are roadblocks explains: “With COVID-19 out- offline education. “They feel that if a tells you that given the present situ- Zoom and Google Classroom that it never picked as since students went here as well since the teaching hap- break, the learning lifestyle of mil- system was good for them, it is god ation, there is no choice but to go any educationist can use. Now, peo- to a physical campus. We also have pened over Google hangout with a lions of students has been affected for their child. Second, the infra- online. “There are many free apps ple who were giving lip service will a mindset that online classes are bor- headset. Again, not in tune with across the world. Access to quality structure. Online learning needs a from the Government and even have to adapt to these changes and ing and going to a physical campus being in a physical classroom. The learning is imperative for holistic good Internet connectivity. Parents CBSE, an effort that needs to be laud- this will lead to major change in the is the only way to learn. To an extent ELO puts one is a situation of a live learning of the students. We ensure still don’t understand the benefit of ed, that one can access for learning edtech industry, Shahani says. this is true. One would rather see a class where one can see one’s peers learning never stops and that stu- high-speed connectivity. One can’t and students can utilise their time Even though online education physical Professor teaching and and the Professor, attendance is dents continue to receive quality Schools teach have `400-`500 data package for the optimally,” Chona says. has been there for some time, what engage with him. But schools like us taken and students can ask ques- education.” To access the live class- so much more entire house and expect good con- She tells you that online mode is needs to be done is to take it to the have developed online education tions. All we need a top-notch es, students can visit www.geneo.in nectivity. Third, broadband compa- not an option but is a parallel to next level. “Students have now with high level of technology which Professor, say from Sydney campus, and create a free sign up. Once than academics. nies need to lower their cost to make offline education. “There are many realised that learning is 24X7, just like is engaging. We call it Engaged teaching executives sitting in Nagpur. logged in they should select the They teache life is accessible to middle class families children who are disabled. The online in the corporate world where there is Learning Online (ELO). There are Technology is changing everything appropriate standard and click on and so that it is conducive for their chil- mode is a boon for such students. constant exchange of ideas and two other universities that I know of including education,” Jain opines. join live classes. Students will get dren to study online,” Anand tells you. However, there is no replacement for emails. Students are now stepping out that uses this technology — Harvard Does that mean that the coun- access to the classes schedule and all communication Saiju Aravind, founder of schools. They are more than just a of physical classrooms and believe and Oxford,” Jain says. try’s education system is in for a rev- the learning material upon access- skills, how to EduBrisk tells you with certainty that place where a student goes to gain that learning can be anywhere and The technology is such that olution? Does this mean that we are ing it on mobile phones, PCs, lap- share things, physical classrooms are not going to knowledge. A school is a place where anytime. There will be distractions, one can feel the physical presence of looking at a situation where physi- tops, chrome books and tablets. disappear as they offer something it teaches how to interact with peers, A student will want to get up to have a Professor in the classroom. To cal classrooms will disappear? Are Minal Anand, CEO, GuruQ, an character beyond knowledge and rote learning. it teaches social quotient and there is coffee or take a bathroom break. He begin with, there weren’t many tak- we looking at a new method of online tutoring platform, tells you building and “Schools teach so much more than sports that adds to a child’s physical may even have the lecture running ers for this interactive technology. teaching? One is told that that there that their intention is not to replace regimented academics. It teaches life skills and development,” Chona says. and not pay attention. But there are “We needed people to try it but there is no one scenario to fit all. There will home tutors but to act as a compli- communication skills, how to share Kamini Vidisha, founder ways to monitor that students actu- weren’t any takers since there was no some programmes that will totally ment to the existing system. “Parents discipline. So things, it is about character building ACadru, an online learning platform ally study. One is to give them compelling need. Now in the last six be taught online and the rest may have always preferred home tutors. physical and regimented discipline. So phys- that offers multi-disciplinary modules assignments and projects to do. weeks we have had 2,000 students have a combination of online-offline But now, they have had to shift to classrooms will ical classrooms will not disappear and and practical experiences, tells you Second, go for online doctoring. who are on to this. While this was classes – hybrid classes. “This is online since there is no option. This therefore, learning environment will that there are several advantages of e- While this may appear to be intrusive, not the way we had wanted a break- because technology has the benefit has given edtech a shot in the arm not disappear not change. It is a similar situation learning. “It is extremely affordable. it is an effective way to ensure stu- through, but the industry has got the to reduce tuition fee. Those students in these sad and tumultuous times. and therefore, when computers were introduced in Second, accessibility as people have dents study even while at home,” boost it needed,” Jain tells you. who can’t afford to study pro- It has helped parents change their learning Railways and people feared job loss,” powerful streaming on their mobiles Shahani tells you. While, it is expensive to develop the grammes due to financial constrains mindset that online education is not Aravind says. it makes it virtual learning from any He doesn’t see this change as a technology, an expense for the edu- now have access to it. Online learn- a waste of time and is good. The environment will He sees the present scenario as a place. Third, efficacy. While it is low phase. Once the mindset and behav- cational institute to invest in, for stu- ing will also ensure a wider reach for online platform offers 24x7 knowl- not change blessing in disguise for the online in e-learning since it is linear but there ioural change takes place, people will dents there is available at no extra the institutes. Also, certain classes, edge and students can choose a suit- — Saiju Aravind education even though it is bad bar- are many edtech platforms that offer adapt. Once they realise that online financial burden. executive programmes and adult able time and study accordingly. Founder of EduBrisk gain. “Major developments took multi-disciplinary modules. This learning is just as good and they actu- “The ELO allows students sitting education, will go online,” Jain says. Parents too can monitor what their place due to constrains. This is a typ- means that even an engineering stu- ally enjoy it, even if they have an anywhere in the world have access It is not just higher education ward has learnt for that day,” Anand ical case of constrain. While online dent has to take up an Arts subject option of going offline, they still stick to a live classroom and hence a huge where subtle changes are taking says. courses have been there for years, it leading to a more experiential learn- to online. However, Shahani doesn’t benefit They can be in the comfort place. Platforms like Geneo, an It goes without saying that online is all augmented learning. These ing,” Vidisha says. see one module that will fit all. and safety of their homes and gain interactive digital space by Schoolnet learning comes with its share of dis- were great tools in the hands of reg- Therefore, platforms like What he sees is smaller classrooms knowledge with no compromises,” India Limited, have announced free tractions and disruptions since stu- ular teachers. But now, three things Webinar can step in to offer a solu- with collaborative exchange with 10- Jain says. live classes for students of Classes VI dents are not time-bound to study are likely to take place in the near tion where it is not just Professor to 15 students. “This is when educa- Jain tells you that it is important to X on its learning platform. It is and there is no regimen which can be future,” he says. student interaction but also among tionists might realise in the long run to understand the difference between offering live classes for Math, Science a cause of worry. However, there are First, technology empowerment, peers. The future she sees is one that they need smaller building and synchronous and asynchronous and English based on the first term some online classes where the teacher how people will take to adaptive where the student may have to go classrooms with facilitated interaction learning when it comes to online syllabus of the new academic year of can cut those students out who are learning. Second, very high-level of through a pre-recorded lecture first versus pure classroom learning,” learning. Asynchronous learning CBSE schools and those schools fol- not paying attention or mute them as curriculum adaptation by teachers before there is a physical lecture on Shahani says. ‘Online study an excellent option in present situation’ SHALINI SAKSENA speaks with AAKASH CHAUDHRY, director Aakash Educational Services Limited about the revolution taking place in education in times of COVID-19 nAre we looking at a revolution in how we teachers were coming to the centres. But nWhat are the challenges when you take information. Then there are the connectivity Physical and digital combination will emerge batches and reach out to a lot more students are going to teach? now, we have shifted the systems to the education to the digital platform? issues at tutors’ homes now. to redefine how kids will be taught. with the online-offline combination. People There is an absolute change in the mentor’s homes who are teaching from We have been offering online live classes nWill online education be a permanent nWhat will it mean for the students and will not be now just looking at one kind of mindset of the parents and students. We morning to late night. for the last five years and made ample feature or is this a temporary phase? coaching institute? education mode. had kids who had enrolled for our offline People are experimenting and while this changes. The platform we are using is fully This will leave some impact on physical Students choose a coaching institute on nHow well-placed and prepared are you? courses to begin on March 18 and March is not 100 per cent replacement to physical interactive where a student can interrupt the classroom teaching. Kids would like to come the bases of access, proximity and finances. We have been working in the digital 24. We offered to shift them to online mode education, it is an excellent option in the ongoing class and ask questions. to centres for lesser number of days for Online mode is cheaper and kids who earlier space since 2012. We are fully geared and and all of them agreed. given situation. The challenge comes in the form of the physical classes. didn’t have access to quality education will prepared to teach students in hundreds of We started our batches from March 18. At least e-learning is helping students Internet connection and the device the They would prefer to learn from home now have that. For the coaching institutes as thousands from their homes where they are Earlier, while the student stayed home, the to gain knowledge and not sit idle. student is using. We try and give free and come to centres for deeper learning. well, it will mean one can increase more safe. sunday magazine OPTIMISM IS THE FAITH THAT LEADS TO ACHIEVEMENT. NOTHING CAN BE DONE WITHOUT tarot 8 HOPE AND CONFIDENCE — HELEN KELLER Hyderabad, March 29, 2020

YOUR WEEK AHEAD MADHU KOTIYA

ARIES March 21-April 19 LEO July 23-Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21

Your emotional well-being will decide the state of your You need to be careful while exercising this week, as you Health is good this week. Continue with your daily health. Channelise your energy in the right direction are prone to mild injury or sprain. At work, you will be exercise or yoga routine. If you have not yet started, then and you will find yourself in the pink of health. In your very professional and follow the company policy to the this is a good time. You will feel driven to succeed at professional life, you are fairly clear about your goals letter. You are likely to make new friends and admirers. something with a strong sense of purpose and initiative. and what you have to do to achieve those goals. A You will have a lot of work on your plate that you must You will face all challenges with great courage and stimulating time with heaps of opportunities puts your take up. Dedication towards task is important, but fighting spirit. This week, you would be able to finish a determination and ambition at a higher notch. Business overstressing yourself may prove counter-productive. Do lot of work in a short amount of time. It is a favourable dealings and negotiations are favoured, especially for not hesitate to seek help, if needed. It will ease pressure time for business matters and negotiations. Financial long-term investments and real estate. This is the right off your back. On the personal front, the week indicates situation is not good, avoid lavish spends. You will be time to make long term strategies and plan ahead. The love, harmony and friendship. This is a good time to relax more emotional and sensitive than usual. This is a great card indicates a sharp focus on your intimate and have fun with the loved ones. Your loving and friendly time to talk about relationship issues because you will be relationship. Be sensitive and passionate towards your mood will make you popular. This is an excellent time for in touch with your true feelings. You will generally know partner. You may meet a new admirer, who shares the dating because your charm and beauty will attract how people are feeling and will be more sympathetic and same mind-set. genuine, honest love. nurturing than normal.

Lucky number 21 Lucky number 31 Lucky number 20 Lucky colour Peach Lucky colour Red Lucky colour Sky Blue Lucky day Tuesday Lucky day Wednesday Lucky day Friday

TAURUS April 20-May 20 VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19

Even though you enjoy good health this week, you need Health is satisfactory this week. Those going through Your health is in good state. This week you are in a to be vigilant. Those with existing health problems are health problems, must fix the root cause. Seek proper greater psychic/intuitive phase. It is important that you likely to find a way to recovery. Maintain a positive mind- consultation to find solution to your problems. Cards trust your instincts and pay heed to signs. At work, your set and things will surely come easily to you. In indicate a positive, new beginning at work. If you have mind is likely to be very active. Make sure to professional life, your talent will help you distance had a difficult time in the recent past, then know that communicate your thoughts to others. Fine tune your yourself from difficulties and you will feel optimistic things are likely get better very soon. New possibilities in goals and make clear plans and strategy to reach your about future. Work wise, you will gain the confidence that this week will escalate your chances of making new objectives. This is a good time to discuss these plans you have always dreamt of. New opportunities, in terms discoveries and fetching new admirers. Some of you may with others because you will get good feedback and of a new venture or projects, are indicated. A few of you expect a good news, possibly a promotion. In personal support. There will times when you may become a victim may decide to leave a job that no longer works for your space, you will probably want to nurture and protect your of confusion that will lead to insecurity. But, the bad time betterment. It is a great time to interact with others. You partner. Most of all, you will want to cuddle and kiss shall pass. Expect a slight delay in your travel plans. are likely to have an open and honest communication them, to give them kindness, love and affection. Romance is blooming this week. You are likely to take with your partner. The discussions that you engage in Someone will call you out of the blue, or you will plan a your relationship to the next level. Those who are single now are likely to be of a serious nature. reunion with a lover or an admirer. may have to wait for some more time.

Lucky number 10 Lucky number 13 Lucky number 30 Lucky colour Camel brown Lucky colour Turquoise Lucky colour Green Lucky day Sunday Lucky day Friday Lucky day Thursday

GEMINI May 21-June 20 LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18

Health is excellent this week. Despite your busy After a bad phase, this week brings you a big relief in Health looks good. Those dealing with existing health schedule, you will take time out to relax and rejuvenate. terms of positive health. You will be able to revive the issues are likely to recover. This week brings quick Those with pre-existing health issues, will find a way to inner child like energy and be active the entire week. thinking, decisiveness and influential communication their recovery. The card indicates that people around Things are looking good on professional front. You will be style. This makes it an apt time for debating, asking for you will appreciate your efforts, and notice the quality able to fulfill your long term ambition. Whatever you put favours and public speaking. You can expect positive of your work. Keep doing what you are doing, as you your mind to should lead to lasting results and reactions and valuable assistance. The forceful nature are on the right track. You will have a lot of luck in achievements. People around will look up to you for a of your communication makes it a perfect time to investments. Property dealings are likely to be resolved. sound advice. You must have a profound vision and a defend yourself and your loved ones. Those in This week will bring peace and harmony to your life. vigilant analysis of all the plans and strategies which will academics, this is a good time for studying and sitting This is a great time to relax with the loved ones. Your enable you to move towards success. Socialising and love for exams. This is also a good time for making loving mood will make you sexually attractive to your life will benefit from extra charisma and intellectual important decisions, negotiations and business partner. Studies and exams should go well, especially attractiveness. You may find yourself taking care of family dealings. Your romance seems to be a little disturbed in technical areas like the sciences, computers and matters such as insurances and wills. You can be this week. Try to keep a two-way communication with mathematics. confident about making commitments. your partner to avoid any misunderstandings.

Lucky number 12 Lucky number 11 Lucky number 14 Lucky colour White Lucky colour Pink Lucky colour Brown Lucky day Monday Lucky day Monday Lucky day Wednesday

CANCER June 21-July 22 SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 PISCES Feb 19-March 20

You are likely to face health issues this week. This week your health will be good. Try not to get into You will enjoy good health this week. Continue with your Therefore, you need to be careful. Those facing ego conflicts and retreat to a safe place where you can meditation and yoga routine, as it will keep your mind ailments may breathe easy as things will get a lot develop your creative, spiritual and generous nature. You fresh and connected to your inner soul. Those who are better. On the work front, your innovative spirit will will be smart and optimistic at work and will accomplish dealing with health issues, need to take things seriously help you expand your horizons and reach new goals. all your incomplete tasks. You can expect some exciting and go for proper treatment. Your ability of quick thinking Later this week, you can expect an exciting news and opportunities coming later this week. Waiting task for and determination will make this week an apt time to stimulating conversations which will lead to a wise some news on domestic front will make you feel prepare long term plan on work front. Networking with business deal. Some of you may face competition at frustrated. Love life looks satisfying. You will maintain a some promising contacts will allow you to make a work. Stay alert as someone may try to frame you for better harmony in your relationships and will have a change. You will have a better mental energy and something serious. This is a good time to be with your greater ability to express your love and affection towards concentration, and this will help you to succeed in studies partner, friends and family. You may forge new your partner. Travelling to far off destination to meet or researches. Do not worry about taking risks as this friendships or a significant new romance may begin. someone is on the cards. Those thinking for investments, week luck will be in your favour. You can expect some Your improved charm will fetch you popularity, so think and discuss with your close people before taking exciting news in your love life. You are likely postpone your dating should be successful. any actions. your travel plans to another day.

Lucky number 22 Lucky number 10 Lucky number 28 Lucky colour Grey Lucky colour Silver Lucky colour Orange Lucky day Friday Lucky day Saturday Lucky day Tuesday Madhu Kotiya is a tarot card reader, spiritual healer, and Founder, MShezaim Institute of Tarot and Divination. Contact details: [email protected], www.indiatarot.com, M: 9873283331

ASTROTURF Revive age-old hygiene traditions BHARAT BHUSHAN PADMADEO cosmos. Most important markers in this of seven planets — the Sun, Moon, respect, in so far as mundane matters Mercury, Jupiter, Ketu, Saturn, and Pluto he whole world is faced with a That calls for remaining conscious are concerned, are major eclipses hap- on the eclipse axis. Out of them, Saturn panic situation because of coron- about our collective obligation even pening every year. and Pluto are death indicating planets, Tavirus scare. With over 175 coun- while pursuing one’s individualistic During eclipse, the Sun, which is the latter being more lethal. If that tries in its grip, and the number of casu- aspirational urges. supposed to be health manager of the would not be enough, even the 8th lord alties heavily mounting, the pandemic is The above concept seems to have Universe comes under cloud together Mercury happened to occupy lunar con- taking a toll on the physical and mental gone out of the reckoning of most of the with Moon which signifies masses. stellation owned by another death indi- health of people and the state. The leaders of leading nations, not to say Whenever the Ascendant at time when cating planet Ketu. What further wors- entire world is in a lockdown state and anything on individual beings. the Sun and Moon are in exact conjunc- ened the situation was placement of all of this is certainly going to take a toll Otherwise, they would not be passion- tion, has close linkage with the death Rahu in Mercury owned sign Gemini. on our economy, which was already hit ately trying to excite emotional chord of indicating 8th house denominator, Even otherwise, Gemini relates to lungs. hard. people to build up their vote bank, as points to the possibility of heavy mor- Bear in mind: the world is premised Such situations serve as a reminder has been evident in the recent years. tality. Major eclipses during the years, on the concept of ‘Unity in Diversity’. about the harsh realities of life, which The present crisis is a wake-up call for 1915, 1918, 1920, 1957, 1968, and 2009 Accordingly, it’s time now that we most of us, caught up in the mundani- them. If, however, they join hands, qual- bear testimony to the above fact. No resolve to remember our collective ties and routine, often forget. Ancient ity of human life may improve substan- wonder pandemic overtook almost the obligations, remain alert, and revive our Indian learned masters, through alle- tially, not simply in terms of health but whole world during those years when age-old tradition of maintaining cleanli- gories and similes, tried to raise our economy as well. Statistics available sug- more than hundred thousand people ness. Till recent past, in our villages, consciousness and make us aware that gest that whenever world trade goes died because of one form of virus or the whenever somebody came from outside, the world is a unified organism. One, strong, each country’s economy grows. other. they washed their hands and feet before that is set into an interdependent frame- But whenever world trade took a down- Another common factor noticed, entering the house. Even as on date, work, where no individual has a reality turn in the past, world war happened. except in 1920 was cluster of more than Muslims wash their hands, feet and face independent of the entirety. The obvi- The universe being a unified organ- four planets on eclipse axis. But then, in before they enter the Mosque to offer ous implication is that resonance of the ism, would also mean that there 1920’s chart, death indicating 8th lord their prayer. echoes at one end of the globe shall remains connect and correspondence Saturn was placed adverse to Rahu. The have far reaching consequences. That between the cosmic line up, continuous- Sun and Moon were ill-disposed off to The writer is an astrologer, vastu consultant makes it imperative that aberration of ly changing, and the live world on the mischievous Neptune and Uranus, and spiritual counsellor. Write to him at even a few, knowingly or inadvertently, earth. That offers us with the opportu- meaning massive death unusual way. G-1102, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony, could threaten our very existence. So, nity to foresee things expected to hap- Kindly recall my discussion on eclipse New Delhi-1110 025 no wonder, what began in China, has pen through prognosis of the changing chart of December 26, 2019 in the open- Tel: 91-111-449848475/9818037273 spread its wings all across the globe. dynamics of the planetary line up in the ing issue of the year. There was a cluster Email: [email protected]

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STOP, LOOK & GO RULESRULES OFOF COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION ONON SOCIALSOCIAL MEDIAMEDIA In times when social media is proving to be an important tool of information and expression, it is best to use this medium effectively to build relationships with people in your areas of interest and engage with them. Treat people with the same respect as you would expect from them, writes HORY SANKAR MUKERJEE ocial media is new opium of our your thoughts can be done without being a that is original or things that people would not while driving or on the dining table but some masses. A two-way gate, where you miser or sarcastic. have read anywhere. Your audience will check time to respond to the social media activities. listen to people and connect with Stop being a virtual source of junk or a the ‘freshness’ of your post before it is read till Ensure that you are not at the habit of people, instantaneously. Almost JIJO — Junk In, Junk Out. We have this the last. responding immediately nor delaying your everyone uses it, in some form or the precarious habit of sending out the information Choose the right social platform: Choose responses. You must have something original other,S consciously or unconsciously guilty of to everyone we know, or ‘think’ we know. Stop the right platform. While posting on all to offer or a pressing need. If you are talking making mistakes. With its rising popularity being the middleman for junk. People probably platforms seems beneficial, it may not actually something which people already know, you will comes the challenges of bullying, trolling, may be thoroughly offended with the piece of have the desired results. Find out what works not be able to garner their interest. circulating fake news, misinformation, information shared, and you risk losing your for you. Do not spend money on a medium (if Second, cut down on peer pressure to ‘be violence, FOMO (Fear of missing out) and personal brand and reputation. Be careful with you are running a business) and forcing it to in’. ‘Are you on Instagram?’ and you manipulations of facts. In such volatile your action. First, avoid spreading information work for you. What works in Twitter, does not immediately start off with an account. You are environments, the onus cannot be put on ‘no unless it comes from an authentic source and work with Facebook or vice versa. a member of many such platforms, which you one’, but ‘everyone’. It becomes essential that we second, avoid passing it on to others. If at all Talk in a language, they understand: If rarely visit or maintain. Can you find out a way act ‘now’ to communicate with a sense of you need to, ensure that the information you you are a technology consultant writing a blog, to rationalise your social platform responsibility, empathy, care and compassion. spread around, is not negatively impacting any you will need to use terminologies that your requirements? Can it be limited to only three? The ‘traffic light’ approach-stop, look and go, is person, organisation or group adversely. audience understand. Ensure that you know for Ask these questions: First, are my contacts the first check point for you. Look: Look, if your words or actions whom you are writing and what you are available in the platform I am using? Second, Stop: Stop before you read, write and post. would demean someone, socially, physically or writing. Keep it simple, precise and clear. does the connections really justify a new Pause for a minute. You probably may want to mentally. Are you being sarcastic, rude or just Remember the KISS principle — Keep it platform? Third, how much of my leftover time revisit if you want to read, write or post. posting to have fun at the cost of the other? Is simple, silly. Keep your language simple, easy will it take to manage this new platform. When I started investing, I had an ocean of your intention good and acceptable? to comprehend. Use headings, bullets and Third, if you are managing your business information floating around, later to realise If you have now decided to write it down, images. Avoid writing dragging paragraphs and needs to connect to your customer or that I do not have enough bandwidth to read, forward or post, ensure that you have a sanity with one or two central ideas. stakeholders, you cannot be doing it, alone. much of it being repetitive and things I never check in place. Avoid the usage of ‘biased’ Use the ‘right’ images and videos: Never Take professional help. Agencies that will help need to know. I pruned it down to two, saving words. Ascertain your company’s policies on under play or over play with this powerful tool. you get your get your word ahead. In case you time. Social media is loaded with information. social networking. Avoid posting or writing on It helps you tell a story and a picture is worth cannot, fix up a person from your organisation Everything that you read; you forget some, topics related to acts that are defamatory, thousand words. But when the content is lousy who would be doing that. retain some and use some of this information political, or religious in nature. Ensure that the and boring and refuses to engage the audience, Fourth, remember that managing social later. What goes in, eventually, comes out in nature of your post is not damaging you or it creates negativity. It can make or break your media for businesses are different from that of some form. Ensure that you are reading or your organisation’s reputation. Are you over- post, therefore use with clarity and be clear individuals. The approach, methodology, writing about things which is worthy of your sharing, things which are untrue or unverifi- IN THIS CHAOS OF about how it helps you achieve your objective. purpose, usage, time required would be attention and not garbage for your mind, heart able? Are you reacting to events or incidents, ENGAGING IN Call to action: Do you want only likes or different. Responding to the messages, creating and soul. Would you be more interested to especially when things are flaring up? Are you upvotes or do you want to hear from your engaging content and writing is different. Use read about a celebrity and his Mauritius lying or speaking half the truth? If yes, hold MULTIPLE SOCIAL audience, or do you want them to share the the most suitable platform. Don’t force it to vacation or a scientific invention that has the your message back. Remember that your image MEDIA PLATFORMS content? Prompt your audience with what work. Consider your limitations. potential to change the world? While both are will be associated with ‘your’ content. Would action you would want them to take. If you Fifth, acknowledge that social media is a okay depending on ‘who you are, what you you like to risk your reputation? AND DELIVERING have not, then probably they would not. two-way communication method. Just as you want to read and where your interests lie’, Go: Go, only if you are clear of your ENGAGING CONTENT Cross promote your profile or other write, it is important to listen. When you listen, thumb rule is to ‘downplay what you do not conscience that this is now ready for sharing, content: If you are using multiple platforms or you tend to understand the likes and dislikes, want to read’. Keep asking, ‘am I enriching reading and adds substantial value to your TO YOUR AUDIENCE writing on different topics that interests you, of your audience, sharpening yourself. This myself by reading this piece of information?’ If readers. Posting to the social media means YOU NEED TO BE ensure that you are cross promoting yourself. needs a balance with your interests and skills yes, move ahead, if no, shun it down or block exposing yourself to everyone. Remember that Ensure that you link to other articles, posts and sets. People will read you or follow you only it. Limit yourself to an area or two that some organisations as well as governments take EFFECTIVE AND write ups that interest you or encourage people when you are consistent. If you are irregular or interests you. It could be your hobby, research, keen interest in what you post. Their decisions EFFICIENT WITH WHAT to click on other things that you would have spending too little time, posting or writing, work or a social group. as well as your future employment YOU DO. IF YOU ARE written. your audience will not be incentivised to come The post that you just read is a wonderful opportunities and your image can be severely back to read. A teaser on ‘what follows next’ piece and it agrees/disagrees to your affected based on what you post or what your THE ONE, WHO n this chaos of engaging in multiple social can also motivate people to come back. established thought processes. Your hand itches interests are. ENGAGES MOSTLY media platforms and delivering engaging Use social media effectively to build to put down some comments, give a ‘piece’ of Icontent to your audience you need to be relationships with people in your areas of your mind to the author or laud him. Do you ommunicating in the world of social INTO READING AND effective and efficient with what you do. If you interest. Share your expertise, offer help and want to spend your precious minutes and is it media is different and complex. The NOT GENERATING are the one, who engages mostly into reading engage with them. Treat them with the same worth doing it? If you are still not convinced, Caudience is diverse and can reach out to and not generating content, you should spend degree of respect you would give, when you think about the dog who barks when your car everyone. You also need to keep doing the CONTENT, YOU SHOULD time choosing on what you intend to read or meet them in person. There is no denying that passes by. It really does not matter for both. right things to keep your audience engaged. SPEND TIME CHOOSING not to read/comment. Follow the traffic light social media is effective in connecting with Irrespective of what role you play (dog or the Here are some tips that are likely to help you: approach and spend a part of your day people and an excellent way to collaborate. But driver), remember that the dog will forget after Get your facts: Have you done your ON WHAT YOU INTEND engaging with social media content. be aware that it is making us indolent and your car has passed and the driver will not research for what you want to write. If you TO READ OR NOT TO If you are the one doing both, you may disrupting our need for a great conversation. have a second glance on you. When you are want people to read, you will need to engage find yourself hard pressed against time. Your hurt, angry, rejected, dejected, in pain, avoid them in a few words. The relevance of your READ/COMMENT effectiveness will be guaranteed when you The author is Principal — Education, writing. When you want to vent out your content would matter the most to your make the best use of the platforms. Here are Training and Assessment at Infosys Ltd; Author frustration, correct someone who is grossly audience. Understand your audience before things that would help you become effective: of The Gift of the Gab: The Subtle Art of incorrect, bully someone or troll, rethink your you write and post. Get the right demographics First, give it some quite time of your day. It Communicating, published by SAGE decision. Applauding, appreciating, sharing and their level of understanding. Write content should not be the first thing in the morning, Publications India sunday magazine THE PRACTICE OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION IS ONE OF THE MOST VITAL AND ARTISTIC OF spirituality 10 HUMAN ACTIONS — THICH NHAT HANH Hyderabad, March 29, 2020

HIDDENSOULS BEYOND POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES PRAMOD PATHAK Despite their leanings, spiritually conscious people respect all others on a spiritual Lessons plane, irrespective of one’s material position, writes RADHANATH SWAMI to learn

hese are difficult times. More importantly, these are times to learn some most basic lessons which Thumanity forgot in its ambitious march to conquer everything. As the threat of Covid-19 spreads, mankind realises how vulnerable it is in the face of a crisis that emanates from the nature. The difficulties have their own Leftists see such a place as a lessons to offer. They are testing human resilience in times police state where people are con- of adversity. That mankind will emerge from this is also cer- trolled with the help of security estab- tain. History has proved this time and again. Of course, a lishment. Spirituality achieves aim of price was paid each time, but what mattered was the protection of one’s culture and heritage, indomitable will to survive from the crises. However, the religious tenets not through enforcing essential point was that with time the same mistakes that beliefs upon people by coercive means led to those crises were forgotten and the same pursuits went but by educating them about its on. Human beings have hardly learnt from their past mis- importance, benefits and relevance. takes and their memories are woefully short. But the micro- Such educated people willingly adhere organisms keep on learning from their past and continu- to traditions if they find reasonable ously adapt to regain their strike power. The multidrug resis- logic behind them. tant micro-organisms that give rise to the same old diseases There is no wonder that western that struck humanity ages ago keep on bouncing back. The world is getting more and more enam- coronavirus that has struck this time with a vengeance is a oured by the oriental wisdom over the grim reminder of this basic fact. The adaptability of the virus decades, since there has been consis- is something that must give humanity a lesson or two. There tent efforts by various eastern philoso- are other lessons, too, that the present crises offers. First and phers to logically introduce them foremost, that despite those geographical boundaries, with their philosophy and practices, it racial and cultural differences, the uniformity in reaction has resulted in mushrooming of Yoga to this corona threat proves emphatically that humanity has studios, kirtan clubs and Ayurvedic a common thread. And the collective unconscious hypoth- treatment centers all over the West esis of Carl Jung holds goods. Rightly did Napoleon opine especially USA. There are 300 million that two things unite humanity — fear and self-interest. Look yoga practitioners all over the world the way people are reacting globally. Same ‘me first’ mind including 36 million people in USA set where it comes to survival interest, and same ‘me-not’ itself, it is an indication that people are mind set when it comes to threat. Though it is rather a tall n modern political world there world, one may acknowledge differ- other differences. increasingly adopting an age old prac- order, yet can we not think of others, for a change? Rather has been a constant conflict ences, and act as per assigned roles and For those who learn spiritual tice when results are proven with the than thinking of buying provisions to last till eternity can between values of conservatism responsibilities, and yet respect the path, practicing compassion becomes help of education and practical we not think of leaving something for the others to buy? and liberalism, fascism or social- others, understanding their spiritual necessary to go ahead on the chosen demonstration. An extreme example is that of the people of the United States ism. The values of right wing are nature. Spiritually conscious people WHILE DEALING IN path. Sharing of ones gifts with oth- Spiritually advanced people know of America who as per newspaper reports are going for panic Ito acknowledge social orders and respect others on a deep spiritual plane ers becomes a source of pleasure and the art of changing the forms of tra- buying of guns and cartridges. And the reason is quite THIS WORLD, ONE hierarchies, protectionism of indi- which is irrespective of one’s materi- way of furthering ones prospects in the ditions but maintaining the substance strange. It is based on a chain of assumptions. First that the vidual’s, capital and property, securi- al position. The spiritual concept of MAY ACKNOWLEDGE spiritual line. In this way, spiritually to have the same effect. The spiritual virus threat will last long. Second, if it lasts long there will ty. The values of the left wing are egal- Karma helps one to understand the THE OTHER’S conscious people willingly share what education which would happen at be scarcity of basic necessities. Third, the deprived will be itarianism — social equality among all reason for inequality seen in this they possess to those who need Guru’s ashram in forests, now happens forced to think of snatching and looting those who have it. strata of society, fairness, etc. Values world, still encouraging one to live a DIFFERENCES, AND through the medium of God, although, in an air-conditioned classrooms of So the conclusion is that the guns will have to be used for of either of the wings are important but life with good karmas to have better such charity is not meant for lazy ones our temples, with the help of various defense. The point is how much can be stored and how many the question arises, how to make deci- opportunities for present and future ACT AS PER who want to avoid their duties but for types of media, although the gist of the can be kept at bay by fire power. Sanity is giving way to van- sions which satisfy interests of the both and be not callous for the sufferings ASSIGNED those who are weak links of society or content remains same. In this way the ity. To quote former President of the US, John F Kennedy of the parties. of other. those who are contributing to the external aspects may be modified as — “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it Spirituality synthesises ideologies To give another example, left ide- ROLES AND world without personal financial gains. per the time, place and situations to cannot save the few who are rich”. We need to learn to share of both that is, the left and right wing. ologists recommend higher taxes on RESPONSIBILITIES, Right wing ideology focuses on accommodate more quantity of peo- our resources in these trying times. In times of crises that Spirituality acknowledges that on the high net worth individuals for preservation of one’s culture and her- ple, but the core principles remain threaten collectively, we need to stand collectively. Not just physical platforms there has to be hier- redistribution of wealth. But it risks of AND YET, RESPECT itage, specifically religiosity through same to maintain the quality of them. for me and myself but for us. These adversities are times archy based on the natural order and making people dependent on govern- THEM FOR THEIR government support, such conservative In this way, spirituality can play a that test not just our wit and grit, but also our character. There individual preferences based on the ment and lazy. Spirituality aims to attitude sometimes results in violence major role in filling the gaps between is little justification of people running from isolation wards psychophysical inclinations but on the achieve same goal of equality by com- SPIRITUAL NATURE or coercion against those who trans- these ideologies to have a peaceful and risking others. Behaving responsibly is what these times spiritual platform, everyone is similar passion and education. When individ- gress the traditional norms and cus- society. call for. Time to be human and act human. in nature beyond the physical bound- uals are educated about the equality of toms. Freedom of expression is seen as aries of creed, caste, race, nationality the living beings on the spiritual plat- transgression by rightists when it The writer is a spiritual guru at International Pathak is a professor of management, writer, and an acclaimed or color. So, while dealing in this form, they can see oneness among all doesn’t fit in traditional cultural ideas. Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) public speaker. He can be reached at [email protected] The formula of happiness Tamoguna is lurking... Breathe-Observe-Smartphone fasting — Just add these three principles to life Born of ignorance, tamoguna (or darkness inducing properties) and see the difference it makes to your inner world, says VENUGOPAL ACHARYA causes delusion to all living entities, says AJIT KUMAR BISHNOI nitely angry with his wife, I thought to he Bhagavad Gita explains tamo- myself. Then I instantly realised I’d made a guna: “The mode of darkness, judgement. After all, how could I say he was Tthat is tamoguna is born of igno- ‘angry’ or she, his ‘wife’? Then I admonished rance. It causes delusion to all living myself for ‘judging’ the man and that again entities. It binds with carelessness, lazi- was a judgement! This time I gently said to ness and sleep. (14.8) Darkness signi- my mind, “Please come back dear mind and fies anger (intolerance), greed, idle observe without judgement.” talk, violence, being a parasite, When you observe without attaching hypocrisy, excessive physical efforts, labels, you release yourself from your disar- quarrel, lamentation, illusion, depres- rayed mind and enter a higher dimension of sion, being pathetic, excessive sleep, false reality. This is a platform beyond your own expectations, fear and laziness. prejudices. Often we err because we observe (Bhagavad Gita 11.25.4) little and analyse a lot. Instead, if we observe When this mode is predominant, more and judge less, it’s likely we’ll see the absence of illumination, lack of moti- real picture and paradoxically, improve our vation towards duty, carelessness, delu- judgement! Observation practices are like sion and foolishness all these arise. bright sunshine; they help us remove the fog (14.13) Consciousness gets covered is alien to such a person. controlled and no illicit or harmful of confusion and bring clarity. with foolishness and dullness. Given to We all have a percentage of this in thoughts should be encouraged. Nothing lamentation and getting deluded, one us besides the mode of passion (rajo- is harmless. Thoughts are also karmas S: SMARTPHONE FASTING sleeps excessively; indulges in false guna) and the mode of goodness (sat- and they cause karmaphalas. Similarly, The overdose of social media and the hopes; and displays violence towards tavaguna). Together they constitute we have to be careful in what we eat, see, here are some things that we have could therefore first learn to breathe nor- virtual world could potentially throttle their others. Awareness gets limited and us, and they always try to overpower hear, speak, etc. They all count. Eating known since we were kids, and then mally and consciously. A simple technique is individuality. An inordinate time on the one is unable to concentrate. The mind one another. (14.10) meat and drinking alcohol reinforces Tthere are others that we realise intu- to inhale deeply to the count of four, hold electronic world tends to disconnect one gets affected and there is preponderance Have you ever wondered as to why tamoguna. Lust also enhances tamogu- itively that guide us to what is good for us the breath to the count of eight and then from his or her feelings and needs. of ignorance and depression. One, some people commit suicide? Because na in oneself. The same goes for hear- and what is not. Yet we never give it a seri- exhale slowly to the count of eight. Focus on A modern variant of traditional fasting who dies predominantly in this mode the tamoguna in them overpowers ing and speaking. Then the enhanced ous try. And that could very well be the the sound of your breath; listen carefully as is giving up your gadgets for some time in a is hell-bound, and, ultimately, is born them. This tamoguna, when it is at its tamoguna acts from within. It causes cause of our distress. Here are three known you inhale and exhale. In no time, you’ll week. In many monasteries, monks occa- in lower species. Work is impelled by peak, completely possesses and make fear, anxiety, depression, etc. Once it but least-tolerated life-changing principles to catch your mind wandering. Gently bring sionally fast from cooked grains and rice. violence and envy, and the strength of one do what goes entirely against even becomes highly potent, it can kill or force achieve happiness and contentment the mind back to breathing and in 10 min- Besides the spiritual benefits, this gives rest wicked people increases. our basic instinct of survival. How does one to commit suicide. utes you’ll be surcharged with fresh energy. to our digestive system. The body releases How do we identity if someone is it become so powerful inside of us? I have realised the dangers associ- B: BREATHE. JUST PAUSE A five-minute break a few times during the toxins and you feel an overall sense of well- essentially in tamoguna? One will get Because we associate with it its various ated with tamoguna, and have taken We all breathe but are we conscious of day or even a ten-minute breathing break ness. Likewise in our internal world, a lot of angry readily; worships God seeking His forms. Beginning with the mind, we shelter of God. I pray regularly seeking it? In my seminars, I often ask participants could make your day more productive. clutter gets flushed out when we ‘fast’ from help for causing harm to one’s enemies; harbour sexual thoughts, angry feelings, God’s help in controlling my mind and to place their hands on their stomach and social/electronic media. We could for a considers oneself a material body, not greedy plans and hateful ideas, etc. One senses. Whenever my mind strays, I feel it as they inhale and exhale. When you O: OBSERVE MORE, JUDGE LESS change experience ‘real’ exchanges. More the soul that one is; takes shelter of a may feel that these are harmless. They chant. Similarly, when I have to make breathe in, does your stomach come out or Secondly, you could try simple ‘observa- than ever before, we need to now pause, dis- gambling den; performs acts without are not; they reinforce tamoguna in us. choices in what I eat, see or hear, I seek go in? What happens when you exhale? The tions’ where you gently pull the mind back engage from the loudness of it all, and look considering their consequences; is And the punishment is from inside; one God’s guidance, and He obliges with the class is often divided with half the students to the present and remove judgements. Once at the vast expanse of the sky above our unable to tell right from wrong; eats implodes. They cause fear, anxiety right intelligence. I am determined not claiming that their stomach goes in during a I was on a flight and saw a passenger stand heads, rather than on our gadgets. Let’s con- food, which is unclean and which depression, etc. When such feelings to allow tamoguna inside me to cause deep inhale and the other half is unsure. The up from his seat. He looked around, his face nect deeper to our own inner selves and causes distress; is hardly conscious peak, one harms the self helplessly, even havoc; I fully intend to tame it with my point driven home is emphatic: we don’t twitching, and then with a sudden grin, he catch the grace around us. during sleep and has faith in irreligious to the extent of killing one’s own self. Lord’s help. even know how to breathe, something hurriedly sat down again. A few seconds activities. One’s happiness is in delusion How should one deal with this which even animals do so naturally. Our dis- later, he rose again and paced up and down The writer is a motivational speaker and author of the and being pathetic; knowledge is at the vicious internal enemy? Try to avoid Bishnoi is a spiritual writer and can be reached connect with our self and nature is acute; we the aisle, murmuring to himself. 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The Pioneer's embellishing the walls of various cafes from Hi- side with interesting cus- SHIKHA DUGGAL tech city to Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. ‘Big tomized ideas and fill up the d Cup Theory’, chain of ‘Apsara’ ice creams, walls with vivid designs and ‘Wichway’ and ‘Vapour Brewery Tollgate’ are colors, says Rishabh Sarpal, speaks to the creators of some of the cafes that this group has showcased their work the concept interior designer on. of Rishabh Sarpal Atelier. this artwork, a group So who are they? Rewinz began as an interior design con- From floral and botanical sultancy company with a team of design experts who start- to geometric and damasks, he called Rewinz, which is ed their work with wall paintings. “We wanted to create an suggests ways in which one exceptional impact on the lives of people walking across the can paint your home beauti- determined to leave no city,” says Sreekanth, the Managing Director of Redwinz. fully. Painting walls with aerosol sprays has become an stone unturned to help expression of signifying salient messages. Redwinz’s collab- oration with Misaal India, an initiative by the Rouble Nagi Bold black add new dimensions to art foundation has resulted in beautiful artwork across the and white city. “We had a tremendous experience working with the Misaal team. We thoroughly enjoyed adding new dimen- High contrast: Black and the walls and cafes sions to the city walls. With a union of a team that helped white, in the interior, definite- in cleaning the slums and a team that painted their homes, ly add a little drama. With its around Hyderabad we were a creative force of nine enthusiastic artists who gave timeless look, a black and them a colourful canvas,” Sreekanth adds. white pattern draws an emo- The group has now set foot into digital painting, sculp- tional response. Through its ture making, and street art. Redwinz is tinting the city with use in fabrics, rugs, upholstery multiple vibrant colours and believes in creating an excep- or solid surfaces, one can tional impact on the lives of people strolling or those tak- infuse a wow factor in the ing a walk or even those that drive past. “We like to exper- decor. iment with different types of artwork and textures for live- ly experiences for the watchers,” informs Sreekanth. The group paints figurative sketches along with word- Combination based arts emphasising on ideas through visual forms with- patterns out the usage of brushes and canvas considering texts are an effective tool of communication in artistic expression. Repetitive patterns can give Functional with a positive effect on the city landscape, they a visual boost in the decor. A manage to tap and spray paint humongous buildings. combination of patterns on Cafes and urban spaces are now giving artists prominent the walls creates a nice sym- platforms to several artists across the city and the result is phony of colours and patterns a beautiful sight to behold. It’s no longer just about having that bring some surreal effects the best coffee. Visitors are now looking to visit spaces that to the living space. have good coffee and great artwork on walls. Rewinz’s street art is also helping viewers learn about the happenings around the city through which, they also make Go large a point, or pose a question or opinion. Unlike a few graf- Large patterns are an excel- fiti artists, the group has secured permission by local author- lent way to decorate a spa- ities including GHMC for street and wall art. cious area, making the space look closer. However, to avoid overpowering interior, furnish the floor with loud patterns so that it won’t visually steal attention away from the main pieces. One can laminate wood flooring with irregular patterns that stand out promi- nently, or a smooth grey flooring to tone it down. Artistic engrave The most common pattern one can engrave on the walls of the home is — floral and botanical. In fact, these styles go well with all types of inte- rior and decor pieces in the living room, bedroom, bath- room, kitchen or installa- tions on the accent wall in the entryway. Moreover, the time- less versatility of the beauti- fully engraved patterns can effortlessly add joy and delight to the interior of a home. decor. Numerous variations keep the colour palette in the are used in stylish and origi- room simple yet subtle to Polka dots nal ways to render a classy keep the surrounding over- The classic pattern, polka and modern look for the liv- whelming, but not overly dots, is a la mode in interior ing space. Further, one can flashy.

tarting Wednesday, the coun- 4. Colours can have a huge impact on cre- try has gone into a three-week ativity, so be very conscious when lockdown to prevent the choosing colours. It shouldn’t be so spread of COVID-19, making drab that makes you fall asleep, but Quarantined? s most people self-quarantine it also shouldn’t so stark that it agi- themselves at home. While tates you — somewhere in the mid- you are at it, why not make your home dle is perfection. Usually, shades of clutter-free and snazzy? blue or yellow are great for boosting Interior stylist Bhawana Bhatnagar, productivity. who has founded Casa Exotique, has Show your these tips for you and your home in the 5. For the bedroom, as the summers are lockdown. approaching, you need to create a calm, cool environment. Placing a flo- 1. During self-isolation, try to ensure that ral headboard above your bed is a your house is not cluttered. Given that great idea. You can also hang a light this situation is going to prevail for a canopy from the ceiling for a royal home some love while, it would be smart to make your vibe. home clutter-free and spacious, so that you don’t get crippled by an over- 6. Usually, people spend the maximum whelming feeling of claustrophobia. time in the living room during the Quarantine period has been tough on many people. Free up some spaces where the fam- day, it is most important to ensure ily can gather to play games and do can easily turn the trash in to treasure classic posters, paintings, and heir- there is plenty of circulation space and While you are at it, why not make your home interesting activities together. and can give a vintage look to your loom decor pieces if you have some. the area is free of clutter. Whatever home, incorporating memories into Also, since it is not possible to go out, you don’t need and is just sitting there clutter-free and snazzy? Interior stylist Bhawana 2. These days, you have a lot of free time, your present. one thing we can do is to bring the collecting dust, needs to be stowed you can thoroughly check the attic or outside in. By placing plants inside the away. Bhatnagar, who has founded Casa Exotique, shares store. There are enough chances that 3. Turn your bedroom into an art gallery, house, and nurturing your garden, you will something interesting that library, or a sports complex. Whatever add natural charm to the surround- 7. Placing houseplants is also a great idea you were searching for years. By be your choice, try to make your ings. as it makes the place feel fresh and some tips for you and your home in the lockdown mending some old decor pieces, you home as lively as possible with some natural. — IANS HYDERABAD | SUNDAY | MARCH 29, 2020 hyderabad 12 FEARLESS, FUN AND

When one hears the name “Manchu Lakshmi”, there are Became a rowdy in school... FIERCEy entire schooling was in Chennai many images that come to mind. Instead of taking advantage except for a year when I was sent to Rishi Valley. I think I imbibed of the fact that she is the daughter of superstar Mohan Babu, a lot of good values from there. After I returned from Rishi Valley, Lakshmi has chosen to tread her own path, creating a niche M I completed my Class X in Chennai and became a rowdy. I felt that was for herself through her acting and social work. Even when my calling. Later I came to Hyderabad and did my Intermediate at St Ann’s, she was a five-year-old kid, she knew that she wanted to be Mehdipatnam. I then did a one year course in fashion designing at NIFT and left for the an actor. Breaking stereotypes and barriers, she has now set USA for my under-graduation. a mark for herself in the Telugu film industry. In a I enjoy being notorious... THE PIONEER Lakshmi I always feel I am shy. Even when I look at heart-to-heart conversation with myself in the mirror, I feel very shy and intro- about her childhood, growing up vert. But none of my friends thought so even opens up to K Ramya Sree during school. They always said I was a rowdy, but I guess that phase was only in Class IX with two brothers, getting into acting after and X. Until then I was quite shy. But now, I enjoy being notorious. Breaking rules is fun. facing many hurdles, being a mother and more because we did it, he would blackmail us Sports became a part of us Vegas and it was an emotional moment in life. always. It is because of him that I went to because of my two brothers. All the boys call It changed my trajectory. I did not even have from a young age... didn’t care about being somebody’s daugh- me ‘akka’ because of them. They never intro- Rishi Valley hostel because I used his ‘pinky’ ter, everybody started to respect that. I thank a SAG card then. But the crew picked me and pencil. He would cry all the time about that Our dad would wake Vishnu, Manoj and me duced me as Lakshmi, but always as only me, and they gave me the card because America for giving me that space to find my ‘Lakshmakka’ and now my name itself has pencil. I bought him 10 new pinky pencils, at 5 am. He would drive us to the YMCA and voice and nurturing me. they wanted only me among hundreds of but he wanted only that one. He apparently make us run and do gymnastics. We were become Lakshmakka. It’s all their fault. other Indians who looked like me. That was Sometimes when my parents were out of town, kept the nib a certain way and I used it. That introduced to sports early in life. I was into the biggest moment in my life. It was a pinky pencil changed my childhood. Another gymnastics and played tennis for a while. My Mom was the oneWhen to Isay got an‘do oppor- it'... we would sneak out to go dancing. It would moment for which I had worked all my life, went to Kashmir, be Manoj and I and all his friends. Whenever time when my ammama dad made sure we took swimming lessons and tunity to act here, during school, college, family and so on. she got a card that had a 3D design of a tem- horse riding too. During holidays, when we my mom was the I went out, it was with my brothers and grow- ing up with them was very, very difficult. ple when you open it which can be cut and would accompany our dad to his shoots, he first person to Came to industry at the used multiple times. So my tuition teacher would never let us sit idle. He always used say ‘do it’. I and I cut it on my dad’s birthday and wrote to tell us to go learn something. had doubts Life changed after right time... as I was Happy Birthday and gave it to him. My broth- Nirvana… I think I came to the industry at the right er cried like crazy over it. I then started grow- Bunking school... building Everything in my time when there were so many people my ing my nails and would pinch them when- I did a lot of naughty things in life changed after I around me. Bunny, Rana, Ram Charan, ever they did this. They have scars to talk school. I bunked classes and got my became a mother. Manoj, Nithiin, Nani, Swati, all these guys are about now. friends to do the same. I used to bring Dad Before I was preg- amazing and they are locals. It is a good them back just before the school got nant with Nirvana, group and there is tremendous Want to share my over. We used to get caught all the time didn't know I didn’t care much. camaraderie. We get knowledge... and I never learnt my lesson (laughs). about my acting... I was more like it’s together to talk and have y dad didn't know about my ‘my life’. But once had great times ever I started realising that I parent Beaten up a lot as a child... acting stint in America for she was born, every- since I joined the the kid and the mother when I’m My mom would come up with creative years.M It was only after his friends thing changed. One industry. with my friends. Every mother is ways to punish us. We were raised the old- noticed me that they told him. He become more con- doing the best they know and fashioned way. We always wanted the punish- scious of one’s deci- Went to Rishi that is not always right for the ment to end with mom and not go to dad. We didn't really know as he didn't know what I was doing in sions when one Valley child. You know what the best sometimes got away with dad, but there was becomes a parent. I think is, based on your upbring- no escaping mom. America. I kept telling even a marriage solidifies because of ing. I am in a lot of mommy him that I was doing groups and most of them are document- when a child is born. Mommy Vishnu... Me-time with dad in first, everything else next. from America where they aries. When we were talk about kids crying at 3 the air... kids, Vishnu am and seek suggestions. I My bond with dad got I am all for women who would make don’t see this much in stronger only now. During need me... Manoj India as each mother childhood it always was dad I am my own compe- and I do here do their own saying something and us lis- Husband's tition and I fight for my naughty thing and I thought tening. I don’t think he own rights. In every things there are so many believed in communica- patience paid off... field, women are and things that we can tion. It’s only after going to I met Andy, my husband, at a fighting for their voic- do beautifully in America that I got my voice friend's wedding in Chennai es to be heard. We India that people and I’m still trying to through a common friend. I was have had a woman don’t really know understand his tempera- sitting in the car and he was tying Prime Minister in much about. I ment as even I am tempera- his shoe lace and looked up at me. the 1980s and we learnt a lot, I read mental like him. I want to a lot and have met He knew I was the girl for him should show the get close to him, so I’m try- world the progres- a lot of people and ing reverse psychology by and decided he was going to I feel I have a lot of marry me. And seven years siveness the world’s being more patient and not largest democracy has. I knowledge that I yelling. I love being on flights later, he did exactly that. He should share. We with him because I get his undi- hung in there didn't let don’t look at myself as a man or a woman. I am what my work felt why not have vided attention. So I simply go me go. I guess his our YouTube chan- with him so that I get to spend some patience really paid is and I am always there for women nel and share our time alone with him. I get to play off. who need me at any point. knowledge. We shot with him, talk, take pictures and a few episodes along more. That’s my me-time with my dad Love story telling... with my daughter and it’s always in the air. I worked so hard in life to be where I am and it is a hit now. My career today. To make a mark for myself, to be rel- daughter is the best World changed for me in America evant and consistent is not easy. I am a sto- toy. She wants to do and had just ryteller and I feel I have the best job in the everything I do and after going to America... gotten married. But world. But when people back off on their having grown up Very early on in life, perhaps when I was my mom convinced words, I feel like quitting everything. on the sets, she is 5 or 6 years old, I knew I wanted to be an my dad and spoke to But the biggest picture is that I very comfort- actor, but it took me my entire life to tell dad everybody, including love the ‘big picture’. able in front that. I’m possibly the only or one of the very Vishnu and Manoj. of the few Telugu actresses whose father is in the Getting first role in camera. industry. Because fans would be very upset and you had to make sacrifices. After going Growing up with Las Vegas... to America however, my world changed. My first job 2 brothers was difficult... was Las RAPID When people saw what I was doing there and I never had a boyfriend my entire life FIRE: that I was doing it with full conviction and

Describe yourself in three words: 3 am friend in the industry: I have Celebrity crush: Aamir Khan. Here it's Fierce, fearless and fun many, but since its 3 am I think only Nag Favourite holiday destination: Any Rana will pick up my phone Guilty pleasure: Chocolate cake with place with a beach Favourite film: Anything that Mani Vanilla ice-cream What are you most inspired of: Ratnam makes How do you deal with anxiety and People who are not afraid to live What does creativity mean to you: anger issues: Yoga their life fully. I love Oprah, Expression What is your breakout project: In Madonna and Lady Gaga as How do you start your day: Hugging Telugu, Anaganaga Dheerudu will they are not afraid to put my daughter and giving her a take the cake for me as it took a lot their heart on their sleeves hundred kisses of effort to make. and be What is the city you wish to visit: I Do you want to get into direction: unapologetic. have been thinking about Northern Lot of people tell me to dive into it, Women like Lights but I really don't want to go but I would shoot myself if I get into that inspire through all that to visit that place. it ... It's a lot of hard work. me. Worst subjects: Hindi and Math